Saturday, April 10, 2021 9:17 pm Cory Allen Parish, 51, of Benton, suddenly left his earthly vessel on the evening of Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Cory was a handyman by trade who took great pride in all the projects he completed. He served for a short time in the United States Navy, after leaving Polk County High School, class of 1987. After returning from service, he lived for a few years in Alabama, and for a short time in Florida, before returning home to Tennessee. Cory always had a mischievous twinkle in his eye and his charm, wit and warm smile caused people to naturally gravitate toward him. He did not know a stranger and could carry a conversation with anyone in a matter of minutes.