Barbara Jean Dills

Barbara Jean (Cubykailo) Dills, 74, passed away April 12, 2026, at her residence in Old Fort, TN. A daughter of the late Sam and Viola Yates, she was born May 25, 1951, in Painesville, Ohio.

Barbara would relocate to Polk County, TN and graduate from Polk County High School. She, and her late husband, Eddie Dills, would raise their family there. Babara found pleasure in gardening, traveling, shopping and her animals.

Remaining to remember the happy family times are her daughter, Tonya (Scott) Verner; son, Terry (Vicki) Dills; grandson, Colton Davenport; sisters, Joyce Ashcraft and Pauline Hall. Also, special care giver Cheyenne Hamilton.

In addition to her husband Eddie Dills and parents, Barbara was also preceded in death by sister, Billie Brown and brother, Bob Yates.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Ball Play Cemetery, beginning at 2:00. Officiating will be Pastor Johnny Townsend.

                      God saw she was getting tired and cure was not to be. 

                      So, He put His arms around her and whispered, come with me.

                      With tearful eyes we watched her suffer and saw her fade away.

                      Although we loved her dearly, we could not make her stay.

                     A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands to rest.

                     God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.