Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Michael Lynn Cross
Nov 17, 2022
Michael Lynn Cross, 57, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
He was born on May 29, 1965, in Benton, Tennessee to the late J.M. and JoAnne Williams Cross.
Throughout life, Michael was of the Baptist faith and had a passion for serving others. He always made sure to go out of his way to help...
Charity Ann Burnette
Nov 13, 2022
Charity Ann Burnette, 47, of Cleveland, departed this life peacefully on November 13, 2022, with her beloved family at her side.
She was born on January 28, 1975, in Hamilton County, Tennessee to the late Jimmy and Sharon Deborah Horner Bowman. Throughout life, Charity grew to be a kind soul who loved spending time with her friends and family on...
Kenny Edward McDowell
Nov 12, 2022
Kenneth “Kenny” Edward McDowell, 54, of Reliance, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 12, 2022, after a brief illness. Kenny accepted the Lord as his Savior on Monday, November 7, 2022 after family prayer with Pastor Chad Maxwell. Kenny departed this life peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Kenny loved playing his guitar, singing,...
Michael Gene Webb
Nov 4, 2022
Michael Gene Webb, 65, passed away at home in Tennga, Georgia, on November 4, 2022. Born on January 2, 1957, he was the first of three children of Fleatus “Pete” Williams Webb and Rena Sue Price Webb from Etowah, Tennessee.Mike was involved in many activities during his years in Etowah, including construction, working on cars as a shade tree mechanic,...
Edna M. Owens
Oct 28, 2022
Edna M. Owens, 89, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on October 28, 2022.
She was a dedicated resident of the Greasy Creek community and developed many friends and neighbors. Ms. Owens was a faithful member of Archville Baptist Church, where she had been a member since it started.
A few of her fondest memories and hobbies included canning and...
Jason James Stiles
Oct 20, 2022
Jason James Stiles, 47, a resident of McDonald, passed away peacefully, October 20, 2022.
Jason was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jack Stiles; maternal grandparents, Emil and Elenore Lucas; uncle, Robert Lucas, and cousin Jarred Stiles.
Jason was born in New Milford, CT on July 25, 1975. A master of many trades, he worked in the construction, masonry,...
Stephanie Marie Sparks Owens
Oct 20, 2022
Stephanie Marie Sparks Owens, 29, of Delano, departed this life peacefully on October 20, 2022.
Throughout life, Stephanie was a loving, devoted, and caring friend to everyone who had the privilege of getting to know her. She loved the Lord and attended Community Fellowship, where she enjoyed every moment spent with her church family. A 2012 graduate of Polk County...
J.M. Lowe
Oct 16, 2022
J.M. Lowe, 85, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on October 16, 2022.
J.M. was born on April 26, 1937, in Reliance, to the late Miller L. and Grace Kirkland Lowe. Throughout life, a few of his fondest memories include spending time gardening and cooking in his kitchen, especially his famous gravy and biscuits. He always cooked breakfast for his...
Greg Passmore
Oct 13, 2022
Greg Passmore, 66, of Cleveland, went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 13, 2022.
Greg was born on April 21, 1956. He graduated from Polk County High School in 1974 and attended Chattanooga State, receiving his Tool and Die accreditation. Greg worked at Duracell as a Tool and Die specialist for 46 years and was a member at...
Sarah Brown Pierre
Sep 30, 2022
Sarah Ruth Brown Pierre, 24, of Cleveland, Tennessee went to be with Our Lord on September 30, 2022.
Sarah was a 2016 graduate of Polk County High School. She worked at Subway and truly enjoyed it. Sarah would always have a smile on her face for every customer that walked through the doors and would always have compassion for her...
Winnie Sage Dale
Sep 29, 2022
Our little goose, Winnie Sage Dale, was called to her heavenly home on September 29, 2022 after spending 26 beautiful days with all the people that love and adore her.
Winnie is the beloved twin daughter of Zachary “Zach” Dale and Madalene “Maddie” Eaves-Dale. She is the answer to their prayers, and they waited for her birth with joyful expectation....
Mark Anthony Trentham
Sep 26, 2022
Mark Anthony Trentham, 47, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on September 26, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on April 11, 1975, in Dalton, Georgia to the late Barbara Ann Cronan Allen and Lewis Jr. Trentham. Throughout life, he loved spending time with his family and friends, playing his musical instruments, fishing, and was an avid fan of...
Tini Louise Wilcox
Sep 20, 2022
Tini Louise Hamby Wilcox, 55, departed this life peacefully on September 20, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family.
Tini was born in Etowah, Tennessee on August 21, 1967, to the late Arthur E. Hamby, Sr., and Ethelene Swafford Hamby.
Throughout life, Tini worked at a host of manufacturing jobs in and around Cleveland, TN., as a forklift operator. She had...
Harle William Keith
Sep 20, 2022
Harle William “Little” Keith, 61, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on September 20, 2022, at his home with his loving family at his side.
He was born in Chatsworth, Ga., on May 1, 1961, to the late Julian E. Keith and Pearl Rymer Law.
Little had a humorous personality and loved, cracking jokes, always finding a way to make...
Dana Lee Fitch
Sep 18, 2022
Dana Lee Bishop Fitch, 52, departed this life unexpectedly on September 18, 2022 at Memorial Hospital Chattanooga in the presence of her beloved husband.
Dana was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on January 30, 1970 to Frances Bishop and the late Billy A. Bishop.
Dana enjoyed traveling and spending time with her friends and family, cooking, and keeping in touch with...
Shay Hull
Sep 18, 2022
Shaynena “Shay” Whiddon Hull, 37, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on September 18, 2022, surrounded by those she loved most.
Shay was born in Cleveland, Tennessee on February 13, 1985, to Shayne Whiddon and Patricia Phillips Moses. Her mom was her best friend. When she was nine years old, she moved to North Carolina, where she developed a love...
Dorothy Maye Dishman
Sep 11, 2022
Dorothy Maye Dishman, 82, of Delano, departed this life on September 11, 2022, with those she loved most at her side.
“Gran” was born on April 24, 1940, in Cherokee, North Carolina to the late Luther and Lillie Baker Weaver. Throughout life, she developed a love for shopping, her family, and worshipping her Lord and Savior. She was a member...
Courtney "CoCo" Kaye Jordan
Sep 6, 2022
Courtney Kaye “CoCo” Jordan, 42, of Delano, departed this life peacefully on September 6, 2022.
Throughout her life, she loved her children, dancing, her dogs “Zeus Bear and Lady Kaye”, dill pickles and developed a love for kayaking on the river.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Doretta “Nanny” O’Hara; grandfather, Howard “Pops” Jordan; uncles, James R. Haley,...
Linda Sue Hernandez
Sep 6, 2022
Linda Sue Hernandez, 74, of Charleston, departed this life peacefully on September 6, 2022, at her residence.
Survivors and arrangements will be announced by Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
Vicki Lynn Moorhead
Sep 5, 2022
Local arrangements entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.
For more information, please view her memorial webpage at https://langsfordfuneralhome.com/tributes/vicki-lynn-moorhead-2/.
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