All Obituaries

Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
| P.O. Box 898
| Whitwell, TN 37397
| Tel: 1-423-658-7777
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KATHLEEN SMITH WHITWELL

Kathleen Ann Smith age 68 of Whitwell, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, Chester & Helen Wojtowicz. She was of Church of God faith. Those left to cherish her memories is her husband of 52 years, Charles Ray Smith; two sons, Thomas Ray (Ronnie Sue) Smith and Charles Glenn Smith all of Whitwell; four grandchildren, Kamryn Blaire Smith, Kaden Thomas Smith, Landon Charles Smith & Abigail Lynn...

Kathleen Ann Smith age 68 of Whitwell, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, Chester & Helen Wojtowicz....

Rick Nunley Whitwell

Rick “Bone” Nunley age 70 of Whitwell passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020. He retired from Komatsu and was preceded in death by his son, Ricky “Boobie Jon” Nunley; parents, Mose & Jimmie Dale Nunley; sisters, Brenda Durham, Penny Durham; brothers, Miles Nunley, Worm Nunley, Mose “Cat” Nunley. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 53 years, Diane Higgins “Potsy” Nunley; sisters, Sue (Jerry) Layne, Hope (Gerald) Austin and...

Rick “Bone” Nunley age 70 of Whitwell passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020. He retired from Komatsu and was preceded in death by his son, Ricky “Boobie Jon” Nunley;...

ANDREW MCCOY JASPER, TN

Andrew Hamilton McCoy age 77 of Jasper, TN passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Mr. McCoy was preceded in death by his parents, James & Carney (Egnor) McCoy; brothers, James McCoy, Gene McCoy; sister-in-law, Kitt McCoy. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 40 years, Dr. Brenda K. Sowter; three children, Andrew Scott McCoy of Kissimmee FL, Kelly Suzanne (Andrew) Baumruk of St. Cloud, FL, Andrea Jewelorene McCoy of...

Andrew Hamilton McCoy age 77 of Jasper, TN passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. Mr. McCoy was preceded in death by his parents, James & Carney (Egnor)...

STACY LEDFORD WHITWELL

Stacy Leann Ledford, age 54, of Whitwell, TN, was welcomed in to the kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Stacy was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Whitwell, TN. She was a 1984 graduate of Whitwell High School. Stacy owned and operated Wee Ones Christian Daycare in Powell’s Crossroads, TN, working as a preschool teacher there prior to purchasing the business in 2006. Children were her passion and she holds a special place in the hearts of...

Stacy Leann Ledford, age 54, of Whitwell, TN, was welcomed in to the kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, April 16, 2020. Stacy was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church in Whitwell, TN. ...

NANNIE GRIFFITH WHITWELL

Nannie Lee Griffith age 104 of Whitwell, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Griffith; parents, Frank & Daisy Layne; son, Eddie Wayne Griffith; sisters, Maudie Layne, Mary Layne; brothers, Claude Layne, Spurgion Layne, Joe Layne, Junior Layne, Willie Layne, Hubert Layne. Mrs. Griffith was of the Methodist faith. Those left to cherish her memories are four children, Shelby Hampton of Tracy City, Pat (Ray) Basham of...

Nannie Lee Griffith age 104 of Whitwell, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Griffith; parents, Frank & Daisy Layne; son, Eddie Wayne...

TERRY BIRDWELL WHITWELL

Terry Birdwell age 52 of Whitwell, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Birdwell. Terry was a member of Powell’s Crossroads Church of God. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Laura Kimberly Birdwell; children, Jay (Celeste) Birdwell, Amber Lasha (Andrew) Birdwell Nunley, Avaya Allisa Birdwell; step-daughter, Victoria Whidby; mother, Wanda Birdwell; sister, Sherry (Shane) Higgins; seven grandchildren, Skylar,...

Terry Birdwell age 52 of Whitwell, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father Charles Birdwell. Terry was a member of Powell’s Crossroads Church...

TWINS THACKER WHITWELL

Dailee Grace Thacker and Emma Lou Thacker, twin infant daughters of Mathel Shelana Brooke Dill and Charles Ray Thacker passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. The baby girls are survived by siblings, Amy Marie Thacker and Charles Ray Thacker, Jr; grandparents, Connie & Randall Dill, Charles & Cheryl Thacker. Family will have private graveside service Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Red Hill Cemetery.

Dailee Grace Thacker and Emma Lou Thacker, twin infant daughters of Mathel Shelana Brooke Dill and Charles Ray Thacker passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020. The baby girls are survived by...

Ollie Tate Whitwell

Ollie “ Bug” Tate age 96 of Whitwell passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020. She was a member of Whitwell First Baptist Church and she was preceded in death by her husband, Troy H. Tate; parents, Albert Lee & Maude Bell Griffith; son, Dennis Tate; sisters, Oma Griffith, Olus Scissom, Agnes Scissom, Avis Worley; brothers, Elbert Griffith, Arnold Griffith, Ottis Griffith and Issac Griffith. Bug continued going to church every Sunday morning and night and to Wednesday night Prayer...

Ollie “ Bug” Tate age 96 of Whitwell passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020. She was a member of Whitwell First Baptist Church and she was preceded in death by her husband, Troy H. Tate;...

MARGARET BRADY WHITWELL

Margaret Dianne Brady age 61 of Whitwell, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Edward & Ruth Gambrell. Mrs. Brady was a member of Life Church in Laurel, MS. She was retired from Family Health Center In Laurel, MS as a dental assistant, Those left to cherish her memories are two daughters, Jennifer & Brent Holder of Whitwell, Courtney & Lamarrio Mapp of Ooltewah; father, Roland Eugene Temple of...

Margaret Dianne Brady age 61 of Whitwell, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Edward & Ruth Gambrell. Mrs. Brady was a...

WILLIAM RODEN SOUTH PITTSBURG

William Anthony “Tony” Roden age 31 of South Pittsburg passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Charles Payne, Laura Kaylor, Marie Spoto; great grandparents, Mr & Mrs Robinson and Josephine Dixon; uncles, Kelly Robinson, Danny Robinson; aunt, Edna Shrum; cousin, Brian Hollis. Tony was employed by River City Fire Protection in Chattanooga. Those left to cherish his memories are his mother and father, Mary & Robert...

William Anthony “Tony” Roden age 31 of South Pittsburg passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Charles Payne, Laura Kaylor, Marie...