Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Danny Joe Godfrey
Mar 22, 2023
Danny Joe Godfrey, 80, of the Oak Grove community, departed this life peacefully on March 22, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family.
He was born on September 3, 1942, in Benton, Tennessee to the late Leonard and Ruth Bates Godfrey.
Danny faithfully served his country with the United States Coast Guard. Throughout life, he was a well-respected carpenter, friend, and...
Arlene Rymer Hicks
Mar 22, 2023
Arlene Rymer Hicks, 66, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on March 22, 2023, surrounded by her beloved family.
She was born on July 5, 1956, to the late A.C. and Shirley Goforth Rymer. Arlene was a member of Hiwassee Union Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, A.C. and Shirley Rymer, she was preceded by her grandparents, Arthur and...
Danny Ray Green
Mar 20, 2023
Danny Ray Green, 80, of Benton, passed away peacefully at his home on March 20, 2023.
He was born on November 15, 1942, in Dallas, NC to the late Lonnie Albert Green and Beulah Inez Lathan.
In addition to his parents, Lonnie A., and Beulah Lathan Green, he was preceded by his son, Joey Shepherd; brothers, Joel Green, and Dean...
Jimmie Ronald Headrick
Mar 18, 2023
Jimmie Ronald Headrick, 85, of Benton, said his final farewell to this world on March 18, 2023. He was a member of the Zion Baptist Church.
He was born on September 20, 1937, in Murray County, GA., to the late Tinker and Nola Headrick. Throughout his mischievous nature and outpouring personality, he had many friends. His motto was “he would...
Robert "Wade" Hancock
Mar 17, 2023
Robert “Wade” Hancock, 74, of Benton, departed this life on March 17, 2023, at his home.
He was born on August 31, 1948, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Robert and Maxine Nogel Hancock, Sr. In his early years of life, Wade resided in Apopka, Florida where he graduated high school and later graduated from military school. He went on...
Marilyn "Janice" Freeman
Mar 14, 2023
Marilyn Wilcox Freeman, 70, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on March 14, 2023, at her home.
She was born on May 15, 1952, in Reliance, Tennessee, to the late Warren Gee and Margie Owens Wilcox.
In addition to her parents, Warren G., and Margie O. Wilcox, she was preceded by her beloved husband, Edward Leslie Freeman, and one sister,...
William "Bill" Davis
Mar 5, 2023
William H. Davis, 76 of Linsdale, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on March 5, 2023, surrounded by his beloved family. William, fondly known as Bill, was born to the late Hershel and Oma Davis on August 24, 1946. He spent many years working on a farm before being drafted to the U.S. Army in 1966. After completing basic...
Sue Howard Campbell
Mar 4, 2023
Martha Sue Howard Campbell, 83, of Ocoee, departed this life peacefully on March 4, 2023, at a local hospital.
She was born on August 8, 1939, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Kenneth R. and Dovie Ann Rogers Howard. She enjoyed playing the piano along with the choir at Conasauga Baptist Church for many years. She was devoted to her...
Callie Lorene Shell
Feb 24, 2023
Callie Lorene Shell, 80, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 24, 2023, at a local hospital.
She was born on May 5, 1942, in Benton, Tennessee to the late Howard and Ada Bishop Haulk. Throughout life, she was a dedicated and faithful member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church. She also enjoyed spending time at yard sales, going out...
Opal G. Thornton
Feb 16, 2023
Opal G. Thornton, 83, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 16, 2023, at a local healthcare facility after a lengthy illness.
She spent her life as a devoted pastor’s wife and loved singing praises to the Lord, was a member of Shady Springs Baptist Church, enjoyed spending time with her family whom she loved dearly, and will be...
Butch Moorhouse
Feb 15, 2023
On February 15, 2023, Robert W. “Butch” Moorhouse, husband, father, papaw, brother, and friend departed this life for his heavenly home after a hard-fought battle with Lewy Body Dementia at age 68.
At the time of his homegoing, he was surrounded by the love of his wife, children, grandchildren, and many loved ones at his home in Benton.
Butch was...
Joe Rodriguez
Feb 14, 2023
Teofilo Ignacio “Joe” Rodriguez, 64, beloved father, uncle, son, brother and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.
Joe was born in San Antonio, TX, on July 31, 1958, to the late Servando and Maria Elena Vasquez Rodriguez.
He resided in Cleveland, TN., most of his life. Professionally, he was a welder at Reinsmans...
Tim D. Blackwell
Feb 6, 2023
Tim Blackwell, 70, said his final farewell to this world on February 6, 2023, in Sweetwater, TN.
He was born on February 19, 1952, in Cleveland, to the late Foy I. and Bertie M. Blankenship Blackwell.
Through his many travels of the world, his mischievous nature and outgoing personality was formed. Tim never met a stranger and always had a...
Nell "Jeep" Evelyn Moorhouse
Feb 5, 2023
Nell Evelyn “Jeep” Stanley Moorhouse, 87, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on February 5, 2023, at a local healthcare facility.
She was born on August 5, 1935, in McFarland, Tennessee to the late James Felton and Nell E. Campbell Stanley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her sister, Genene Crump, and the father of her children,...
Robert "Bob" Hutchinson
Feb 4, 2023
Robert “Bob” Hutchinson, 90, of Delano, departed this life peacefully on February 4, 2023.
He was born on November 6, 1932, in Ft. Pierce, Florida, to the late Lamar A. Hutchinson and Edna Myers Hutchinson Victor.
Bob was a 1951 graduate of Ft. Pierce High School, later becoming a Deputy Chief of the St. Lucie Fire District, retiring after 31...
Charles A. Rogers
Feb 2, 2023
Charles A. Rogers, 91, departed this life for his heavenly home with his loving wife and family beside him on February 2, 2023.
His parents, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.
He faithfully served his country in the U. S. Army and retired from the Ford Motor Company after 32 years of dedicated service. He was a...
Johnnie S. Ledwell
Jan 28, 2023
Johnnie S. Ledwell, 83, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on January 28, 2023, at a local hospital.
She was born on August 8, 1939, in Benton, Tennessee to the late James L. and Nettie Bazzell Parker Sr.
Ms. Ledwell was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, a faithful and loving grandmother, and great-grandmother, and was an excellent cook. ...
Gena Sampson
Jan 26, 2023
Gena Mae Triplett Sampson, 84, of Benton, departed this life on January 26, 2023.
She was born on May 8, 1938, in Benton, Tennessee to the late John H. and Pearl Keith Triplett.
Throughout life, Ms. Gena enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to have known her.
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Kristy Leigh Mobus née Halyburton
Jan 21, 2023
Kristy Leigh Mobus née Halyburton, 45, of Chattanooga, departed this life peacefully on January 21, 2023, at a local healthcare facility.
She was born on February 1, 1977, in Asheville, North Carolina to Thomas V. and Judy Woodard Halyburton. Throughout life, Kristy grew to be a beloved wife, daughter, sister and friends, always having a smile on her face to...
Ocie Ann Hicks
Jan 16, 2023
Ocie A. (Rhodes) Hicks, 68, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023, at her residence.
She was born on August 17, 1954, in Ringgold, Georgia to the late James and Lois (Whittemore) Rhodes. Throughout life, Ocie enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and will be deeply missed by all who had the blessing to...
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