Obituaries
Obituaries for the Polk County, TN Area
Carl Glen Rymer
Jun 19, 2022
Carl Glen Rymer, 74, of Reliance, departed this life peacefully on June 19, 2022, at his home.
A hard-working man and a talented mechanic, Carl was a dedicated employee with Evans Lumber Company for many years and loved spending time with his family and friends who will deeply miss him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harley and...
Billy Ray Goforth
Jun 13, 2022
Billy Ray Goforth, 73, of Charleston, departed this life peacefully on June 13, 2022, at Chattanooga Heart Institute with his loving wife at his side.
Billy was a true mountain man, being born and raised in Reliance, Tennessee in the Lost Creek area. An avid outdoorsman, he loved hunting, fishing, and roaming the mountains of Polk County. He was a...
Bettie A. Presswood
Jun 11, 2022
Bettie Ann McKnight Presswood, 80, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on June 11, 2022, with her family at her side.
She was born on May 6, 1942, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late John P. and Velma Ownbey McKnight. Throughout life, Ms. Bettie developed a love and passion for crafting, including quilting and embroidering. She was a talented lady...
David "Skip" Ben Rogers
May 31, 2022
David "Skip" Ben Rogers, 60, departed this life peacefully on May 31, 2022, at home surrounded by his beloved family and cherished friends.
He was born on May 23, 1962, to the late Buddy and Jerry Rogers and grew up and lived his life in the Linsdale community. Skip loved to tell stories of the many memories and enjoyments of...
Janice Fay Fletcher White
May 30, 2022
Janice Fay Fletcher White, 72, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend of Old Fort, peacefully departed this life on May 30, 2022, at a Chattanooga hospital with her family by her side.
She was born on November 30, 1949, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Roy C. and Ruby Wilson Fletcher. Throughout life, Ms. Janice had a creative mindset...
Sloane Banks Cora-Jo Hannah
May 30, 2022
Sloane Banks Cora-Jo Hannah, infant angel baby of Ricky and Amanda Hannah, was born into life on May 27, 2022, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and received her angel wings on Monday, May 30, 2022, in the arms of her parents.
She came into this world in a fury without being stopped and exhausted all her efforts fighting to stay with us. ...
Dylan Thomas Green
May 29, 2022
Dylan Thomas Green, 24, departed this life peacefully on May 29, 2022, at his home with his beloved family at his side.
He was born on July 8, 1997, in Cleveland, Tennessee to George and Tammy Buchanan Green. A lover of life, Dylan was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and accepted Jesus Christ into his heart and soul at...
Brooks Walker Frey
May 28, 2022
Brooks Walker Frey, infant son of Justin and Megan Morgan Frey, was born sleeping on May 28, 2022, in the arms of his parents.
He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfather, Roy Miller and paternal great-grandfather, Eddie Walker Gibson.
Brooks is the beloved son of Justin and Megan Morgan Frey. He is the answer to their prayers, and...
Vivian Lea Wilson
May 23, 2022
Vivian Lea (Combs) Wilson, 89, of Ocoee, TN., departed this life peacefully on May 23, 2022, at her home with her daughter, Kathleen, by her side.
Vivian was born in Washington, PA., on November 8, 1932, to James and Florence (Bowland) Combs. She was preceded in death by six brothers and sisters and her first-born child, Billy Don Wilson, Jr....
Keisha L. Villatoro
May 20, 2022
Keisha L. Villatoro, 45, of Ocoee, departed this life peacefully on May 20, 2022, at her home surrounded by those she loved.
She was born on April 19, 1977, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Brenda Kersey Morris and the late Larry Morris. Keisha developed a passion for traveling over the years, especially with her family when they went to Pigeon Forge...
Junior Rogers
May 18, 2022
Junior Rogers, 88, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Starr Regional Medical Center – Athens.
He was born on June 4, 1933, in Decatur, Tennessee to the late Traynor and Bessie Mae Rogers. Junior married the love of his life, the late Myrtle Helen Bramlett Rogers and together, raised two beautiful daughters and were...
Emo Jean Woody
May 9, 2022
Emo Jean Woody, of Delano, departed this life peacefully on May 9, 2022, at home surrounded by her beloved family.
She was born on January 29, 1942, in Jessup, Georgia to the late Richmond Arlo Royals and Irby Cora Lee Royals.
Throughout life, Ms. Woody developed a strong passion for serving the Lord and being with her family. She...
Maddison Mae Davis
Apr 25, 2022
Maddison Mae Davis, beloved infant daughter of Keith and Katie Davis, departed this life peacefully on April 25, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Stella Davis and uncle, Mark Ravens.
Left to cherish the brief memories of Baby Maddison include her loving parents, Keith and Katie Davis; grandparents, Lynn Davis and Diane and Jerry Ravens; aunts and...
William "WD" King
Apr 22, 2022
William “WD” King, 88, of Benton, departed this life peacefully on April 22, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his beloved family.
He was born on August 29, 1933, in Lake City, Tennessee to the late Dewitt T. and Maddie Penson King.
Throughout life, WD developed a passion for spending time with his family and friends. He was a Mason...
Katie Sue Blackwell
Apr 20, 2022
Katie Sue Blackwell, 78, of Benton, departed this life on April 20, 2022.
She was born on June 6, 1943, in Benton, Tennessee to the late Sam and Nancy Blackwell.
Throughout life, Ms. Katie was known of her love for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her sister. She enjoyed the outdoors, watching gameshows, news, and the Hallmark channel in her...
Jay Brown
Apr 20, 2022
J.M. “Jay” Brown, 71, of Cleveland, departed this life unexpectedly on April 20, 2022, at a local hospital.
He was born on August 17, 1950, in Athens, Tennessee to the late Eskey and Martha Jane Plumley Brown. Throughout life, Jay cherished the many memories he was able to make while being with his family. He retired from Maytag in 2001...
Joyce Jenkins Lanning
Apr 18, 2022
Joyce Jenkins Lanning, 80, of Delano, departed this life peacefully on Easter Monday, April 18, 2022, with her family at her side.
She was born on December 18, 1941, in Etowah, Tennessee to the late Myrtle and Wesley Jenkins. Throughout life, Joyce grew up in the Etowah community and faithfully served the Old Fort community as Postmaster with the United States Postal Service. ...
Helen Ramsey
Apr 10, 2022
Reba Helen Ramsey, 83, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, departed this life peacefully on April 10, 2022, at the family residence surrounded by those she loved.
She was born on December 19, 1938, to the late Jack and Nell Smith Lewis. Throughout life, Ms. Helen dedicated her life to those she cherished most and was a member at Benton...
Roberto A. Li-Lau
Apr 2, 2022
Roberto A. Li-Lau, 79, of Benton, departed this life on Saturday, April 2, 2022, surrounded by his beloved family.
He was born on April 29, 1942, in Bellavista, Callao, Peru to the late Manuel Sam Li and Angelica Lau Campos.
Throughout life, he cherished each and every moment with family and friends as nothing mattered most than being with the...
Brenda "Gail" Neace
Mar 17, 2022
Brenda “Gail” Young Neace, 56, of Cleveland, departed this life peacefully on March 17, 2022, with her family at her side.
Brenda was born October 2, 1965, in Cleveland, Tennessee to Rosie Cross Young and the late Vance Young.
She was a beloved and faithful wife to the love of her life, Johnathon C. Neace and cherished the countless blessings...
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