Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Doyle L. Patterson
Jun 20, 2023
Doyle L. Patterson, 64, a life-long resident of Polk County, departed this life on June 20, 2023.
He was born on April 27, 1959, in Etowah, Tennessee to the late R.A. and Mildred Lockhart Patterson.
A graduate of Polk County High School, Doyle had a passion for talking on C.B. Radio’s and enjoyed spending time with his friends. He loved...
Edgar "Eddie" D. Franks
Jun 19, 2023
Edgar D. “Eddie” Franks, 80, of Benton, departed this life on June 19, 2023.
He was born on January 1, 1943, in Athens, Tennessee to the late Edgar Luis and Edith Williams Franks.
A 1961 graduate of Polk County High School and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed teaching Sunday school as well as singing gospel music and writing poetry...
Cindy Burnette
May 31, 2023
Cindy Lynn Burnette, 63 of Cleveland, TN, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday evening, May 31, 2023, at a Chattanooga hospital, with her family at her side.
She was born on December 3, 1959 in Elmira, New York to James and Edna Hults Bailey. Cindy enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, swimming, being with friends and family. She had a passion for teaching...
Charlie Martin
May 28, 2023
Charles A. Martin, 76, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on May 28, 2023, at his home surrounded by those he loved most.
He was born on May 17, 1947, in Monroe County, to the late Alger and Mildred Henson Martin.
Charlie was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church and a friend to many in the Reliance community, where...
Elijah Allen Privett
May 26, 2023
Elijah Allen Privett, infant son of Roger and Jessica Privett, departed this life in the arms of his parents on May 26, 2023, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Elijah struggled with an inoperable congenital heart disease.
His family cherishes his memory as the brief gift it was.
He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, James R. “Pops” Hale, and...
Robert "Bob" Lloyd Stiles, Sr.
May 24, 2023
Robert Lloyd “Bob” Stiles, Sr., 85, of Cleveland, went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2023, at Parkridge Medical Center.
He was born on February 21, 1938, in Cumberland, Kentucky to the late Floyd and Lonesome Georgia Barr Stiles.
Robert was married to Anna Ruth (Short) Stiles for 48 years until she passed away at the age...
Mary "Wanda" Bivens
May 19, 2023
Mary “Wanda” Bivens, 80, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on May 19, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on May 26, 1942, in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, to the late Kenneth L. and Lima Britton McCarter. She was born and raised in Ball Play community in Monroe County, TN. Wanda was of the Baptist...
Glory Syble Beier
May 11, 2023
Glory Syble Mollick Beier, 60, of Ocoee, departed this life on May 11, 2023.
She was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on May 16, 1962. A graduate of Berks Christian School in Birdsboro, PA, and later graduated with an associate degree from Pinebrook Junior College in Allentown, PA.
She moved to Juneau, Alaska and worked for the Department of Fish &...
Hubert Ledford
May 3, 2023
Hubert Ledford, 73, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on May 3, 2023, at a local hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on May 25, 1949, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to the late Jesse Elbert and Rita Louise Ledford and grew up in Reliance, Tennessee. Hubert was a graduate of Polk County High School and enlisted in the...
Laurie Jene Crabtree
May 2, 2023
Laurie J. Crabtree, 67, of Benton and formerly of Virginia, departed this life peacefully on May 2, 2023, surrounded by her beloved familly.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.HigginsFuneral.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
Clyde "Dwight" Crook
Apr 29, 2023
Clyde “Dwight” Crook passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 28, 1954, to the late Denver Dean Crook and Veneta Wooten Crook Blevins.
Dwight enjoyed being a river guide for many years along with the many motorcycle adventures on his Harley-Davidson. He worked for TVA and...
Willie Cross
Apr 26, 2023
Willie Cross, 81, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on April 26, 2023, at his home surrounded by his beloved family.
He was born on August 30, 1941, in Benton, Tennessee to the late O.R. and Ruby Leona Chatman Cross. A veteran of the United States Army, Willie later was ordained at Fellowship Baptist Church, and loved spending time with...
Kevin D. Trew
Apr 26, 2023
Kevin Dentford Trew, 35, a life-long resident of Polk County, departed this life on April 26, 2023, at the family residence.
He was born on November 21, 1987, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Michael D. and Shelia Watson Trew.
Kevin was a 2006 graduate of Polk County High School, where he was a three-year starter for the Polk County Wildcats. He...
Sue Thomas
Apr 18, 2023
Betty Sue Thomas, 89, a lifelong resident of Benton, departed this life peacefully on April 18, 2023, at a local healthcare facility.
She was the daughter of the late Earl Jean and Grace Willson Thomas and was a graduate of Polk County High School. Ms. Sue was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. She enjoyed arts and crafts...
William "Stanley" Wooten
Apr 15, 2023
William “Stanley” Wooten, 71, of Delano, departed this life peacefully on the morning of April 15, 2023, at his home.
He was born on May 7, 1951, in Athens, Tennessee, to the late Vernard and Betty Goble Wooten. Stanley was a veteran of the United States Navy and was a retired engineer of CSX Railroad of Etowah. Stanley has been...
Timothy "Bum" Eugene Phillips
Apr 10, 2023
Timothy Eugene “Bum” Phillips, 54, of Old Fort, departed this life peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2023, with his beloved family at his side.
He was born on August 26, 1968, in Cleveland, Tennessee, to the late Gene and Barbara Phillips and later graduated from Chattanooga State Community College. A faithful member of Mountain Springs Baptist Church and a dedicated...
Betty Cheek Spicer
Apr 5, 2023
Betty Cheek Spicer, of Benton, left this world for a better place on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at 89 years of age.
She was born on August 13, 1933, in Farner, Tennessee to the late Fred and Joy Tilson.
Throughout life, Betty loved the Lord and enjoyed spending her time camping with her family, reading books, and being with her...
Cherie Yvonne Davenport
Apr 3, 2023
Cherie Yvonne Davenport, 67, of Ocoee, departed this life on April 3, 2023, peacefully, at her home.
She was born on February 26, 1956, in Yuba City, CA., to the late Jesse and Silvia Toon Baggett.
Cherie was number 9 of 10 children. She attended elementary school in Yuba City and was a 1974 graduate of Yuba City High School.
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Barbara K. Burns
Mar 24, 2023
Barbara Kay "Granny" Burns, 67, of Old Fort, departed this life peacefully on March 24, 2023, at her home.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.HigginsFuneral.com.
Arrangements entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
Valerie J. Lankford
Mar 23, 2023
Valerie J. Lankford, 46, of Etowah, departed this life on March 23, 2023, at a local hospital.
She was born on September 20, 1976, in Cleveland, to Patty Ann Abel King and the late William “WD” King.
In addition to her father, WD King, she was preceded by her sister, Brenda King; two brothers, Wheeler King, and William “Billy” King.
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