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Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
| P.O. Box 898, 795 Morrison Springs Road
| Whitwell, TN 37397
| Tel: 1-423-658-7777
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John Anderson Whitwell

John Alexander Anderson, age 82 of Whitwell, Tennessee, was born March 26, 1944, and passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ellen Mae Anderson; son, Tony Reece; brothers, James Anderson and Jr. Bill Anderson; sister, Janie Anderson. John was a faithful member of Whitwell Church of God. He will be remembered for his kindness, his steady presence, and the love he shared with those around him. Those left to cherish his memories include his ...

John Alexander Anderson, age 82 of Whitwell, Tennessee, was born March 26, 1944, and passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ellen Mae Anderson; ...

William Stokes Whitwell

William Damascus Stokes, age 92, passed away on March 31, 2026. He was born on July 9, 1933. William graduated from Whitwell High School in 1952. He later retired from Combustion after 32 years of dedicated service and was a proud member of the Boilermakers Union. He also honorably served his country in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy Evelyn Carpenter Stokes, and his parents, Walter and Viola Stokes; brother, Howard Stokes of Jasper; sister, Mary ...

William Damascus Stokes, age 92, passed away on March 31, 2026. He was born on July 9, 1933. William graduated from Whitwell High School in 1952. He later retired from Combustion after 32 years ...

Josephine Bailey Jasper

Josephine Bernice Henry-Bailey, age 76, of Jasper, Tennessee, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born September 19, 1949, in Whitwell, Tennessee. Josephine retired from Moccasin Bend in Chattanooga, where she was dedicated to her work and valued by her colleagues. She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddy Howard Bailey; parents, Charles and Jossie Mae Henry; siblings, Ellek Henry, Charles Edward Henry, Myrtle Henry, Jerry Henry, Brenda Coffman, Truman Henry, and Leon Henry; ...

Josephine Bernice Henry-Bailey, age 76, of Jasper, Tennessee, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born September 19, 1949, in Whitwell, Tennessee. Josephine retired from Moccasin Bend in ...

Gary McNabb Chattanooga

Gary Walker McNabb, age 76, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was born December 3, 1949, and passed away on March 29, 2026. He was a member of Grandview Church of God and was a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Nancy Loretta McNabb; father, Garrison Elvin McNabb; mother, Martha Jane Thomas; brother, Donald McNabb; paternal grandparents, Barney and Mary Jane McNabb; and maternal grandparents, John and Grace Hicks; uncle, Delmer McNabb. Those left to cherish his ...

Gary Walker McNabb, age 76, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was born December 3, 1949, and passed away on March 29, 2026. He was a member of Grandview Church of God and was a retired truck driver. He ...

Wilma Presnell Whitwell

Wilma Carolyn McHone Presnell, age 77 of Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred McHone and Nora McHone; and siblings, Ray McHone, Junior McHone, and Rachel McHone. Those left to cherish her memories are her loving husband, Alton Presnell of Whitwell; children, India (Jim Scissom) Kilgore of Whitwell and Frank Adam (John William Pogue, Jr.) Kilgore of Chattanooga; grandchildren, Dakota Higgins and Jerrica Cole Higgins; along ...

Wilma Carolyn McHone Presnell, age 77 of Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred McHone and Nora McHone; and siblings, Ray McHone, ...

River Hamlin Whitwell

River Allen Hamlin, infant son of Kayla Mae Lawrence and Jermiah “Mitch” Hamlin, was born January 13, 2026, and passed away March 13, 2026. Though his time on earth was brief, River brought immeasurable love and joy to his family. He will forever be cherished and remembered by those who loved him. Those left to treasure his precious memory are his loving mother, Kayla Mae Lawrence; father, Jermiah “Mitch” Hamlin; brothers, Easton Lawrence and Weston Lawrence; ...

River Allen Hamlin, infant son of Kayla Mae Lawrence and Jermiah “Mitch” Hamlin, was born January 13, 2026, and passed away March 13, 2026. Though his time on earth was brief, River ...

Wendy Higgins Whitwell

Wendy Renae Whittemore Higgins, age 58 of Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was a retired employee of the United States Postal Service. Wendy was preceded in death by her father, Michael Allen Whittemore, Sr.; grandmothers, Lula Bryson and Iris Whittemore; and uncle, Ernie Wooden. Those left to cherish her memories include her husband, Ray Higgins; mother, Carolyn Whittemore; daughters, Stacy Morrison Driver (Ricky), Amanda Boyd, Alicia (Harrison) Barnett, ...

Wendy Renae Whittemore Higgins, age 58 of Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was a retired employee of the United States Postal Service. Wendy was preceded in death by ...

Charles Baggett, Sr. Chatsworth, Georgia

Charles Richard Baggett, Sr. age 83 of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mildred Baggett; son, Jesse Baggett; father, Charles Baggett; and mother, Dorothy Baggett. Charles was a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who treasured time spent with his family. He leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories that will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. Survivors include his children, Martin ...

Charles Richard Baggett, Sr. age 83 of Chatsworth, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mildred Baggett; son, Jesse Baggett; father, Charles ...

JOE LAYNE WHITWELL

Joe A. Layne, age 95 of Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Dean Layne; son, Mark Anthony Layne; father, William Layne; mother, Willie B. Layne; and siblings, Alma Layne. Bill Layne and Ed Layne. Those left to cherish his memory include his brothers, Bob (Mary) Layne, Ronnie (Dean) Layne and George (Sue) Layne; grandchildren, Rebecca Berry, Paizley Layne ...

Joe A. Layne, age 95 of Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026. He was a United States Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara ...

Bettye Slatton Whitwell

Bettye June Slatton, age 93, of Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born, July 30, 1932, in Birmingham, Alabama. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She devoted her life to caring for her family and created a home filled with warmth, strength, and unconditional love. Her kindness and steady presence were a blessing to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Slatton; son, Mike ...

Bettye June Slatton, age 93, of Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 1, 2026. She was born, July 30, 1932, in Birmingham, Alabama. Betty was a loving wife, ...