Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Marion F. Woody
Mar 16, 2022
Marion F. Woody, 94, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 16, 2022, at his residence with his beloved family at his side.
He was born on August 2, 1927, in Benton, Tennessee to the late Francis and Lizzie Green Woody.
Throughout life, he became affectionately known as “Daddy Rabbit” by his family and friends. He faithfully served our...
Abie Hammons
Mar 10, 2022
Abie Hammons 86, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on March 10, 2022, at a local healthcare facility. He was born and raised in Springtown, Tennessee, to the late Riley Benson and Minnie Rymer Hammons.
Abie retired after 45 dedicated and faithful years as Bridge Inspector from the State of Tennessee. A few of his fondest memories included hunting and...
Billie Dupre
Mar 10, 2022
Billie Dupre, 67, of Cleveland, departed this life peacefully on March 10, 2022, at her residence with her beloved family at her side.
She was born on October 13, 1954, in Etowah, Tennessee to the late Billy E. and Iva Haulk McDonald.
Throughout life, Ms. Billie developed a love for life and enjoyed being with her family.
In addition to...
Jeanie Lynn Benton
Mar 9, 2022
Jeanie Lynn Benton, 63, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
A beloved daughter of James and Janice Beard Crabtree, she was a lifelong resident of Polk County, and retired from Eaton Corporation in 2013. Jeanie loved life unimaginably while devoting herself to her family and friends. Loving the outdoors, Jeanie instantly...
Erdene Edla Arp
Mar 7, 2022
Erdene Edla Arp departed this life, to be with the Lord, early morning March 7, 2022, at the age 87.
Erdene was born June 26, 1934, in Chesterland, Ohio to the late William and Edla Harmon.
Throughout life Ms. Erdene enjoyed many hobbies such as, reading and she excelled at bowling, card games with family and loved to laugh a...
Stacy Brian Holder
Mar 7, 2022
Stacy Brian Holder, also known to many as, “Uncle Cheese Head”, 50, of Benton and formerly of Chatsworth, GA., departed this life peacefully on March 7, 2022, at his residence.
He was born March 27, 1971, in Cleveland, TN, to the late Dennis Holder and Elizabeth Mooney.
In addition to his parents, Dennis Holder, and Liz Mooney, he was preceded...
Savannah J. White
Mar 5, 2022
Savannah J. White, 80, of Benton, departed this life on March 5, 2022, at her residence.
She was born April 9, 1941, to the late John and Dessie Casson.
Throughout life, Ms. Savannah enjoyed her flowers and loved to sit and watch hummingbirds and butterflies. During her down time, she loved to watch old western’s and playing Pokémon. Savannah loved...
Christine Marie Burger
Mar 1, 2022
Christine Marie Burger, 76, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 1, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on October 16, 1945, in Cleveland, TN. to the late Harrie E. and Essie Payne Triplett.
Throughout life, she never met a stranger and would help anyone that was in need. A lover of life, Ms. Christine cherished...
Chris Elrod
Feb 28, 2022
Christopher “Chris” Elrod, 43, of Delano, departed this life peacefully on February 28, 2022, at his residence.
He was born October 7, 1978, to Virginia Wilcox and the late Abraham Elrod.
Throughout life, Chris developed a passion for being outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, and was a skilled mechanic. He loved spending time with his family and friends and will be...
Vickie Ann Cantrell
Feb 27, 2022
Vickie A. Cantrell, 64, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on October 21, 1957, to the late Douglas and Millie Land Trew. Throughout life, Vickie worshiped the Lord while striving to spread the Gospel in a loving and caring way. A true friend to many, Vickie will be...
Tom Ellis
Feb 22, 2022
Thomas L. “Tom” Ellis, 69, of Benton, peacefully departed this life on February 22, 2022, with his loving family at his side.
He was born on August 17, 1952, in Clarksville, Tennessee to the late William Thomas and Ruth Potter Ellis. Tom graduated with the class of 1970 from Clarksville High School and later met then married the love of...
Martha "Tiny" Casson
Feb 15, 2022
Martha Susan “Tiny” Casson, 66, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 15, 2022, at her residence.
She was born on May 14, 1955, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late James Ira and Catherine Lewis Freeman. Throughout life, Tiny worshipped and praised her Lord and Savior as a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. She was an avid gardener and...
Everett "Cotton" Presswood
Feb 15, 2022
Everett H. “Cotton” Presswood, 82, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 15, 2022, with his loving family by his side.
He was born on March 20, 1939, to the late Rassie and Mamie Lou Godfrey Presswood. Cotton was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother who cherished each moment spent with his family. A member of Cookson Creek...
Jerry A. Rogers
Feb 10, 2022
Jerry A. Rogers, 78, of Benton, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, February 10, 2022.
He was a member of Zion Baptist Church where he served as chairman of the New Cemetery and over the years he served on several committees.
Throughout his life he was passionate about the outdoors whether he was farming,...
Jeffrey Nicholas Cardot
Feb 9, 2022
Jeffrey N. Cardot, 62, of Benton, peacefully departed this life on February 9, 2022, at his home.
Arrangements are entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
Melvin Ray Sisum
Feb 9, 2022
Melvin Ray Sisum, 75, of Englewood, departed this life unexpectedly on February 9, 2022.
He was born on July 3, 1946, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late George Sisum and Diola Crook Hutson.
Throughout life, Mel learned at an early age his passion of being outdoors, riding motorcycles, and spending time with family. He retired from BASF as a Quality...
Erlene Maynor Frazier
Feb 8, 2022
Patsy Erlene Maynor Frazier, 81, of the Oak Grove community, departed this life on February 8, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family.
She was born on March 25, 1940, in Benton, Tennessee to the late J.L. Maynor and Chassie Presswood Thomas. Throughout life, she had a passion for serving the Lord with her family. She was a faithful life-long member...
Clifford Donachy
Feb 8, 2022
Clifford Leon Donachy, 60, passed into eternal life to be with our Lord & Savior on February 8, 2022, at his home in Cleveland.
He was born on August 6, 1961, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Paul and Sandra Nicholson Donachy. Clifford loved being a husband, father, pastor, and teaching the Word of God. He enjoyed fishing, football,...
Stella Mae Duggan
Feb 7, 2022
Stella Mae Duggan, 99, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 7, 2022.
She was born on July 4, 1922, in Polk County, Tennessee to the late Charlie and Bessie Long Bradford.
Stella was of the Baptist faith and at the time of her passing, was the oldest living member at Benton Station Baptist Church. She loved attending and...
Eldon "Phil" Whetstone
Feb 5, 2022
Eldon Phillip “Phil” Whetstone, 77, of Soddy Daisy, departed this life peacefully on February 5, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on March 1, 1944, in Orangeburg, South Carolina to the late Bruce F. Whetstone, Sr. and Lillian Garrick Whetstone. Throughout life, Phil was an avid collector of arrowheads and worked in industrial construction as a millwright both nationwide...
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