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Lt. Colonel Joe Roberts Huntsville

Lt. Colonel Joe Harold Roberts went peacefully to be with the Lord on April 20, 2024. He was born in Whitwell, Tennessee to Buell and Hattie Roberts. He is preceded in death by his beautiful wife Thada, his parents, and his brother Bill Roberts and his sister Jean Goins. He is survived by his children, Scarlett Dawn Roberts and Joe Roberts, Jr. and his wife Kristi. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Daniel Moore, Jarrod and Sarah Moore, and Grayson...

Lt. Colonel Joe Harold Roberts went peacefully to be with the Lord on April 20, 2024. He was born in Whitwell, Tennessee to Buell and Hattie Roberts. He is preceded in death by his...

BONNIE LAYNE WHITWELL

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Bonnie F. Layne, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was a member of South Whitwell Baptist Church for over 50 years. Over the years, she served as a Sunday School teacher, youth leader, and secretary. Bonnie was an avid reader. She loved historical fiction books, but most of all, she loved reading her bible. She kept her bible beside her chair along with dozens of devotionals. She enjoyed cooking and...

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Bonnie F. Layne, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was a member of South Whitwell Baptist Church for over 50 years. Over the years, she served as...

DEBORAH CLARKSON WHITWELL

Deborah Clarkson age 68 of Whitwell passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Clarkson; son, Chris Clarkson; father, Lloyd Womack; step-father, Charles Green. Those left to cherish her memories are her mother, Bettie Green; two sons, Jason Foster and Derek Clarkson; sister, Dale Springer. No formal services at this time. In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Jude in memory of Deborah.

Deborah Clarkson age 68 of Whitwell passed away Friday, April 19, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Clarkson; son, Chris Clarkson; father, Lloyd Womack; step-father,...

FLORINE JOHNSON SEQUATCHIE

Florine Johnson age 88 of Sequatchie passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney T. Johnson; son, Billy Joe Johnson; parents, Oscar F. & Kelly Jane Griffith Layne; sister, Virgie Raulston. Those left to cherish her memories are her children, Robert Johnson of Sequatchie, Paul Johnson, Wilma Jones, Doris Jones of Warrior, AL, Percy Johnson of Scottsboro, AL, Cora Ann Odeneal of Holly Pond, AL; several grandchildren and great...

Florine Johnson age 88 of Sequatchie passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney T. Johnson; son, Billy Joe Johnson; parents, Oscar F. & Kelly...

Renee Graham Whitwell

Renee C. Graham age 71 of Whitwell passed away Monday, March 25, 2024. Renee received her bachelor’s degree in nursing and retired from Parkridge Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Bernard Freedman. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Johnnie Graham of Whitwell; mother, Gloria Freedman of Chattanooga; child, Kara Chauhan; siblings, Tami Freedman and Lori Freedman; grandchildren, Savannah, Kayla, Skylar, Kristopher, Shannyn, Kenadie, Seyenna,...

Renee C. Graham age 71 of Whitwell passed away Monday, March 25, 2024. Renee received her bachelor’s degree in nursing and retired from Parkridge Medical Center. She was preceded in death by...

Mary Baker Suck Creek Mountain

Mary June McDougal Baker age 89 of Suck Creek Mountain Community passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was a member of Suck Creek Baptist Church and worked over 30 years at Ullenberg. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, William Don Baker; father, Robert McDougal; mother, Helen L. McDougal; sisters, Shirley Hartline and Patsy Durham. Those left to cherish her memories are her children, Danny (Judy) Hartline of Hixson, Nancy (Nick) Mundy of Redbank and Bobby Hartline of...

Mary June McDougal Baker age 89 of Suck Creek Mountain Community passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She was a member of Suck Creek Baptist Church and worked over 30 years at Ullenberg. Mary was...

Richard Davis Whitwell

Richard Edward Davis age 84 of Whitwell passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for over 50 years and served different congregations in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Tennessee. He enjoyed the time spent with his spiritual brothers and sisters because they are loving and always showed a self- sacrificing spirit. He worked 10 years for C & I Engineering in Louisville, KY and South America, 10 years for Stears Rogers R &...

Richard Edward Davis age 84 of Whitwell passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for over 50 years and served different congregations...

Donnie Dempsey Whitwell

Donnie Dempsey age 69, passed away on March 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Dempsey; father, Edly Dempsey; brother, Rick Dempsey. Donnie left behind his son, Jeremy Nowlin; granddaughter, Paige Nowlin; three brothers, Mark Dempsey, Jimmy Dempsey and Bob Dempsey; along with many other nieces, nephews and family members. Donnie's wish was to be cremated and have his ashes spread on the Dempsey hillside. Arrangements by Companion Funeral & Cremation Service in...

Donnie Dempsey age 69, passed away on March 5, 2024. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Dempsey; father, Edly Dempsey; brother, Rick Dempsey. Donnie left behind his son, Jeremy...

Nathan Dillon Whitwell

Nathan P. Dillon age 40 of Whitwell, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his son, Lucas Dillon; grandparents, Geary & Thelma Dillon and Buford Stover; brothers, Jason Dillon and Steven Dillon.Those left to cherish his memories are his children, Mallorie Dillon, Jaxson Dillon, Patience Dillon, Nevaeh Dillon, Gabriella Dillon, Temperance Dillon, Serenity Dillon, Bella Shirley and Ella Guy; parents, Michael & Wanda Dillon; grandmother, Margie Stover; aunts and...

Nathan P. Dillon age 40 of Whitwell, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was preceded in death by his son, Lucas Dillon; grandparents, Geary & Thelma Dillon and Buford Stover; brothers,...

CLARA GHOLSTON WHITWELL

Clara D. Gholston age 66 of Whitwell, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Gholston, Jr; father, Millard Francis; dad, Joe Morrison; mother, Jana-Sue Morrison. Those left to cherish her memories are her sons, James (Jimmy) Dodson, Chris Dodson both of Whitwell; siblings, Bonnie, Connie, Joyce, Bridgette, Mitchell, Michael, Jerry & Johnny; grandchildren, Jana Dodson, Nicholas Dodson, Callie Dodson, Waylon Dodson, Joseph Dodson, Michael...

Clara D. Gholston age 66 of Whitwell, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. Gholston, Jr; father, Millard Francis; dad, Joe Morrison; mother,...