Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Kevin E. Kirkland
Feb 3, 2024
Kevin E. Kirkland, 44, departed this life February 3, 2024.
A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.HigginsFuneral.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
Sammy "BoBo" Blackwell
Feb 1, 2024
Sammy “BoBo” Blackwell, 44, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 1, 2024.
He was born on April 15, 1979, in Etowah, TN to the late Katie Blackwell and Ted Plumley.
Throughout his life, BoBo enjoyed listening to music, fishing, spoiling the kids, singing music and was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by...
Mary Ruth Rymer
Jan 25, 2024
Mary Ruth Rymer, 95, of Cleveland, departed this life peacefully on January 25, 2024, at a local healthcare facility, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on April 14, 1928, in Springtown, TN, to the late Richard and Ora Blackwell Bain.
Throughout life, Mary enjoyed reading, quilting, and being outdoors. She and her husband were charter members of Springtown Community Support...
Zack R. Plumley
Jan 19, 2024
Zack Plumley, 53, of Benton, departed this life on January 19, 2024, at a local hospital.
He was born on December 25, 1970, in Cleveland to the late Eadle Ruth and Ted Plumley.
Throughout life, he was an avid NASCAR fan and supported Dale Earnhart with all his heart. He enjoyed frequenting casino’s, fishing, and country music. Zack was loved by all...
Linda D. Morris
Jan 13, 2024
Linda Darnell Morris, 79, departed this life peacefully on January 13, 2024, at Ocean Springs Health & Rehabilitation Nursing Home in Ocean Springs, MS., where she was a resident since 2017.
She was born on February 28, 1944, in Athens, Tennessee, to the late Vestal Newton and Edith Wilson. Linda enjoyed spending time with her family and friends,...
Colleen D. Fowler
Jan 10, 2024
Colleen Denice Black Fowler, 71, of Old Fort, TN, departed this life peacefully on January 10, 2024, at a local hospital.
She was born on January 11, 1952, in Sacramento, California, to the late Louis W. and Ruth E. Lynn Black. Mrs. Colleen accepted the Lord Jesus Christ into her heart at an early age and faithfully served Him throughout...
Roger David Morgan
Dec 30, 2023
Roger Morgan, 70, of Benton departed this life peacefully at his home in Zion Valley on December 30, 2023, surrounded by the ones he loved most.
He was born on November 24, 1953, to the late Loyd and Grace Morgan.
Roger was a member of Zion Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Polk County High School and...
Carol C. Chandler
Dec 29, 2023
Carol C. Chandler, also known as “Precious”, 76, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully, on December 29, 2023, at her home.
She was born on August 20, 1947, in Colrain, Massachusetts, to the late Ward S. Cromack and Pearl J. Long Cromack. Carol was a member of Highlands Ridge Ladies Golf Association and a member of the First Christian...
Frances Carolyn Stephens
Dec 25, 2023
Frances Carolyn Stephens, 81, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on December 25, 2023.
She was born on August 31, 1942, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to the late Noah and Edna Clayton Green.
Throughout life, Frances loved the Lord and her family. The high point in her life was getting to witness to anyone that she encountered. Her...
Charlie Qualls
Dec 24, 2023
Charlie W. Qualls, 64, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his beloved family.
He was born on December 1, 1959, to the late Frank Abraham and Pauline Burns Qualls.
Throughout life, Charlie grew up in the Zion Valley and was a member of Zion Baptist Church. He attended Benton...
Peggy Ann Beard
Dec 23, 2023
Peggy Ann Beard, 77, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on December 23, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 7, 1946, in Dayton, Tennessee, to the late Ruby Brewster Cronan and Arthur W. Jewell. Peggy was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church in Delano, TN. She was of the Baptist Faith...
Eden Lynn Wild
Dec 22, 2023
Eden Lynn Wild, infant daughter of Alley Wild was born into the arms of Jesus on Friday, December 22, 2023.
Though Eden was little and already in the presence of God when she was born, she made a major impact on her family.
Eden Lynn is joined in Heaven by her great papaw, Alvin “Old Man’ Hixson; great-great...
Junior Lee Clayton
Nov 25, 2023
Junior Lee Clayton, 88, a lifelong resident of Benton, departed this life peacefully on November 25, 2023, surrounded by those he loved the most.
He was born on September 30, 1935, in Benton, Tennessee, to the late Anzlee Qualls Rogers and Johnny Clayton.
A veteran of the U.S. Army, Junior was a member of the Zion Baptist Church and Reliance...
Elmer W. Wilson, Jr.
Nov 23, 2023
Elmer W. Wilson, Jr., 89, of Benton, departed this life on November 23, 2023, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He spent his life devoted to his family. Mr. Wilson was a Deacon of Old Ocoee Baptist Church and a long-time song leader.
He was a lifelong member of the Ocoee Lodge #212 and was a lifelong Christian.
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Laura Frances Bailey
Nov 23, 2023
Laura Frances Bailey, 73, of Benton, went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on August 27, 1950, in Jasper, Alabama, to the late T.O. and Reba Talbott. She was a dental assistant graduate and had a landscaping certificate from Chattanooga State Community College. Frances was a member of...
Richard Thomas "Tom" Moorhouse II
Nov 22, 2023
Richard Thomas “Tom” Moorhouse II., 59, of Cleveland and formerly of Benton, departed this life on November 22, 2023, at his residence.
He was born on November 16, 1964, in Athens, Tennessee, to the late Vance Moorhouse and Clara Nell Chastain Moorhouse.
Throughout life, Tom was an avid reader of science fiction and fantasy books, among other genres. He enjoyed...
Becky Jones
Nov 3, 2023
Nancy Rebecca Jones, 51, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on November 3, 2023, at a local hospital surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on May 29, 1972, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Robert Killian and the late Charlotte Rogers. She was married to her loving husband for 32 years and was a member of the Welcome Valley Baptist...
Fred Kindrel Merrell
Oct 30, 2023
Fred Kindrel Merrell, 90, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on October 30, 2023, at a local hospital.
He was born on March 18, 1933, in Greasy Creek, to the late Arthur and Mae Rymer Merrell. Throughout life, Fred enjoyed spending time outdoors throughout the mountains of Polk County and was a veteran of the United States Army. A few...
McArthur Carruth
Oct 22, 2023
McArthur Carruth, 79, of Benton, passed away peacefully, October 22, 2023, at his family home.
He was born on April 1, 1944, in Linsdale, Tennessee, to the late Fletus and Marie Coe Carruth.
Mack retired from the Benton Police Department as Chief of Police and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. A few of his fondest memories...
Arthur A. Thornton, Jr.
Oct 19, 2023
Rev. Arthur A. Thornton, Jr., 84, of Benton, left this life for his heavenly home on Thursday, October 19, 2023, after a lengthy battle with dementia.
He was born on January 9, 1939, to the late Arthur and Myrtle Totherow Thornton, Sr. He spent 65 years married to the love of his life, Opal G. Wilson Thornton, who only beat...
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