Obituaries

Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area

Hugh Don Evans

Hugh Don Evans

Jun 4, 2008

Hugh Don (Babe) Evans 80, a beloved husband & father, went home to be with his Heavenly Father at his home. He has always been a faithful servant to the Lord, and was loved & respected by friends & family. Before his retirement, he was employed with Magic Chef for 41 years. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Willie Ray Parker Sr.

Willie Ray Parker Sr.

May 31, 2008

Willie (Bill) Ray Parker, Sr., 78, of Benton, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 31, 2008 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was a Korean War Veteran and a member of the National Guard. His employment included seventeen years with Burlington Mills and ten years with Magic Chef. Mr. Parker was also a carpenter for twenty-three...

Jerald Leon Wilcox

Jerald Leon Wilcox

May 29, 2008

Jerald Leon Wilcox, 53, a resident of Delano, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008 in an Etowah hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elzie James Wilcox and Velmer Ruth Headen Wilcox. He is survived by his children: Timothy Jerald Wilcox and wife, Sharleen Elizabeth of Delano, daughter, Amber Dawn Bishop and husband, Codie Labron Bishop of Etowah;...

James Earl Shelton

James Earl Shelton

May 24, 2008

James Earl Shelton, 57, a lifelong resident of Wetmore, went home to meet his Lord and to be reunited with loved ones on Saturday, May 24, 2008. He was preceded in death by his biological parents, Ernest and Beulah Shelton; adoptive parents, Monroe and Ina Shelton; brother and sister-in-law, Cleetis and Wanda Shelton; nephews: Rex Allen Shelton, Garrett Croft and...

Dora Allene Cummings

Dora Allene Cummings

May 15, 2008

Dora Allene Mathis Wilson Cummings, 91, a resident of Benton, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the family residence. She was a member of the Old Ocoee Baptist Church. Mrs. Cummings was the daughter of the late John Henry Mathis and Pearl Ballew Mathis and was also preceded in death by her first husband, Elmer Wilson, Sr. and her...

Mildred Inez Nelms

Mildred Inez Nelms

May 9, 2008

Mildred Inez Trentham Nelms, 76. a resident of Benton, passed away Friday, May 9, 2008 at her home. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her mother, Della Woody and son, Swan (Ud) Nelms. She is survived by her father, Edgar Trentham of Copperhill; 2 sons: George Nelms and wife, JoAnn of Benton and James...

Opal Frances Woody

Opal Frances Woody

May 8, 2008

Frances Rose Woody, 83, a resident of Benton, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2008 in an Etowah hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Benton. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady Rose and Alma Frazier Rose; sister, Evelyn Vestal and brother, Kenneth Rose. She is survived by her husband, of 51 years, W....

Mildred Ardenia Stinnett

Mildred Ardenia Stinnett

May 7, 2008

Mildred (Deo) Burns Stinnett , age 87 a resident of Delano, passed away Wednesday May 7, 2007 in a Cleveland hospital. She was a member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Ellen Byrd Burns; husband William (Armpy) Stinnett; sons, Wayne Douglas Stinnett, Alvin Stinnett; brothers, C.L. Burns, John Day, Odel Burns;...

Maggie Louise Clark

Maggie Louise Clark

Apr 25, 2008

Maggie Louise Shelton Clark, 72 a resident of Benton, passed away Friday April 25, 2008 in a Cleveland healthcare facility. She was a member of Welcome Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Shelton and Ora Bramlett Shelton; husband James Hoyt Clark; brothers, Grady Eugene Shelton, Hubble Shelton, and Michael Shelton; sister, Nina Chapman. She...

David Allen Montkahaus

David Allen Montkahaus

Apr 24, 2008

David Allen Montkahaus, infant son of Rebekah Wilson and Darrell Montkahaus of Ocoee passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008 in a local hospital. Other than his parents he is survived by his grandparents: Brenda and Robert Montkahaus and Linda and Marty Wilson all of Ocoee. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 2, 2008 at the Dill...

Lizzie M. Stewart

Lizzie M. Stewart

Apr 22, 2008

Lizzie M. Cronan Stewart, 88, a life long resident of Benton, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at the family residence. She was a member of the Pine Ridge Baptist Church. Mrs. Stewart was the daughter of the late Andrew Cronan and Laura Smith Cronan and was also preceded in death by her children: Brenda Gordon and Gilbert Stewart; sisters:...

Scott Lee Bramlett Sr.

Scott Lee Bramlett Sr.

Apr 20, 2008

Scott Lee Bramlett, Sr., 56, a resident of Benton, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008 at the family residence. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Eulain Bramlett, Sr. and his nephew, Patrick Bramlett. Survivors include his wife, Tammie Bramlett of Benton; mother, Mary Rogers Bramlett; children: Scott Bramlett and Nick...

Mary Estella Smith

Mary Estella Smith

Apr 16, 2008

Mary E. Hayes Smith, 71, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008 in an Etowah healthcare facility. She was a member of Cambria Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith served 10 years in the Gospel Music Ministry. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Hayes and Rubell Wilcox Hayes. She is survived by her husband, Arnold Smith of Benton;...

Bobby Charles Patterson

Bobby Charles Patterson

Apr 11, 2008

Bobby Charles Patterson, 71, a resident of Conasauga, joined family in heaven Friday, April 11, 2008. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a member of Mountain Springs Baptist Church. He had worked many years in local stove foundries and carpet mills. He was preceded in death by his infant son, Charles Daniel Patterson; parents,...

Willie Mae Freeman

Willie Mae Freeman

Apr 7, 2008

Willie Mae Freeman, 65, a resident of Springtown Community, passed away Monday April 7, 2008 in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a member of Springtown Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Bain and Ora Bain; brother, Jack Bain and sister, Dorothy Lowe. She is survived by her husband, Alden "Buford" Freeman of Springtown Community; daughter,...

Connie Teresa Higgins

Connie Teresa Higgins

Apr 2, 2008

Connie Higgins, 46, a lifelong resident of Benton, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at the family residence. She was of the Baptist faith. She was employed as a supervisor with Honeywell. She was preceded in death by her father, Owen Higgins; and brothers, Dudley Higgins and David Higgins. She is survived by her mother, Marie Higgins of Benton; brother,...

Ellavee Marie Wilson

Ellavee Marie Wilson

Mar 12, 2008

Ellavee Marie Owens Wilson, 58, a life long resident of Reliance, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2008 in a Knoxville hospital. She was a member of Archville Baptist Church. She was employed with Hardwick Clothes. She was preceded in death by her father, Eskel Owens. She is survived by her husband, Winston Hoyle Wilson of Reliance; mother, Edna May Owens;...

Flossie Marie Wooten

Flossie Marie Wooten

Mar 7, 2008

Flossie (Honey Bee) Marie Cronan Wooten, 74, a life long resident of Benton, passed away Friday, March 07, 2008 at the family residence. She was a member of the Pine Ridge Baptist Church. Mrs. Wooten was the daughter of the late Harve Cronan and Lillie Mae Burns Cronan and was also preceded in death by her husband Ralph Wooten who...

Curtis Runny Humphries

Curtis Runny Humphries

Feb 23, 2008

Curtis Runny Humphries, 58, a resident of Cleveland and a former resident of Michigan, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2008 at his home. He was a member of Mt Olive Ministries. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Curt has been involved in deaf ministry for more than 30 years. He ministered to Deaf children, youth, and...

Julian Robert Hannah Sr.

Julian Robert Hannah Sr.

Feb 20, 2008

Julian Robert Hannah, Sr., 83, a resident of Grenada, MS passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2008 in a hospital near the Grenada Living Center, where he resided. He was born August 27, 1924 in Bradley County. He became a member of Boanerges Baptist Church and was baptized August 19, 1935 and later moved his membership to First Baptist Church of...

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