All Obituaries

Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.
| P.O. Box 898
| Whitwell, TN 37397
| Tel: 1-423-658-7777
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CECIL HARTMAN CHATTANOOGA

Cecil H. Hartman age 93 went to his heavenly reward March 6, 2021. He joins his wife, Christine, and daughter, Lynn already enjoying the splendor of Heaven. Also preceding him in death were his parents, Herbert & Lillian Hartman, brothers, Willard, Doug, Bill, Louis & sister Marie, and his best friend Lewis Layne. He leaves behind a son Leslie (Laura) Hartman, grandsons, Brian Hartman & Chad (Sara) Hartman, and great grandsons, Chandler & Connor Hartman, sisters-in-law...

Cecil H. Hartman age 93 went to his heavenly reward March 6, 2021. He joins his wife, Christine, and daughter, Lynn already enjoying the splendor of Heaven. Also preceding him in death were...

BOBBY MEARS GRAYSVILLE

Bobby Leroy Mears age 77 of Graysville, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert & Estelle Mears; brothers, David Mears, Sammie Mears. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 56 years, Sharon Mears of Graysville; children, Bobby (Amy) Mears of Apex, NC, Joseph Mears of Elgin, Ill, David Mears of Crystal Lake, Ill; siblings, Doris White, Martha Ridge, Pauletta Nunley, Jackie Jackson, Betty (Jack) Perkins, Jimmy Earl (Kathy)...

Bobby Leroy Mears age 77 of Graysville, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert & Estelle Mears; brothers, David Mears, Sammie Mears. Those...

ANTHONY HIGDON WHITWELL

Anthony Wayne “Tony” Higdon age 63 of Whitwell, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Hoyt Higdon, grandparents, Ott & Maggie Higdon, Mary Boyd; father & mother-in-law, Frank & Lucy McCoy; brother-in-law, Bud McCoy. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 43 years, Lee Ann McCoy Higdon; mother, Betty Boyd Higdon; sister, Beth (Dan) Kelly; nieces and a host of friends. Graveside services will be 11am, Sunday,...

Anthony Wayne “Tony” Higdon age 63 of Whitwell, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Hoyt Higdon, grandparents, Ott & Maggie Higdon,...

JOYCE SMITH WHITWELL

Joyce Darlene Moore Smith age 36 of Whitwell, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John Carl Dalton, Lillie Belle Brewer Dalton, Harry Tom Moore, Cecil Moore Hodge; uncles, Wendell Dalton, Robert Lee Moore. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Nathan Smith; four children, Angela Nichole Morgan, Addison Elizabeth Smith, Alyssa Brooke Smith & Cameron Wayne Smith; parents, Herbert & Deborah Sue Moore; brothers, Tommy...

Joyce Darlene Moore Smith age 36 of Whitwell, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, John Carl Dalton, Lillie Belle Brewer Dalton, Harry Tom...

CARL MCDONALD WHITWELL

Carl Henry McDonald age 66 of Whitwell passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion & Rushie McDonald; sister, Mary Smith; brother, Randall McDonald. He was of Baptist faith. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Patricia Rackler Daniels McDonald; daughter, Hilda Marie McDonald of Georgia; step-father, Lonnie Grimes; step-children, Denise (Dwight) Smith, Nikki (Becca) Daniels of Whitwell, Patricia (Tim) Hill of...

Carl Henry McDonald age 66 of Whitwell passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion & Rushie McDonald; sister, Mary Smith; brother, Randall...

KOLTAN CANTRELL DUNLAP

Koltan Jace Cantrell age 22 of Dunlap passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mother, April Merritt; grandparents, Lucy Guy, Nelson Merritt and Thurman Cantrell, Jr. Those left to cherish his memories are his father, Joey Keith (Jeannie) Cantrell; brothers & sisters, Amber Cantrell, Chelsea McCarty, Tristan Guy, Christian Cantrell, Aubrey Cantrell; grandmother, Janice Pickett. Graveside services will be 2PM, Monday, February 8, 2021 at Sequatchie...

Koltan Jace Cantrell age 22 of Dunlap passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021. He is preceded in death by his mother, April Merritt; grandparents, Lucy Guy, Nelson Merritt and Thurman...

CARL HOLLOWAY JASPER

Carl Lee Holloway age 79 of Jasper passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, James William & Esther Virginia Holloway; brothers, Ray Holloway, Paul Holloway, John Holloway & Charlie Holloway. Mr. Holloway served in the United States Army. Those left to cherish his memories are two sisters, Betty Holloway, Faye (George) Kilgore of Whitwell; several nieces and nephews. No formal services.

Carl Lee Holloway age 79 of Jasper passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, James William & Esther Virginia Holloway; brothers, Ray Holloway,...

PAULA CHAPARRO JASPER

Paula Ann Meeks Chaparro age 54 of Jasper passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pascal Meeks & Carol (Bud) Atterton. Paula Attended Oak Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Those left to cherish her memories are her fiancé, Lawrence Grimes of Jasper; sisters-at- heart, Dusty (Jamie) Thomas, Robin (Eddie) York; daughters-at-heart, Serena (Matthew) Weyant, Heather (Jesse) Grimes, Brittany (Ryan) Friedrich; special cousins,...

Paula Ann Meeks Chaparro age 54 of Jasper passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pascal Meeks & Carol (Bud) Atterton. Paula Attended Oak Grove...

PAUL WORLEY OLD HICKORY FORMERLY OF CARTWRIGHT

Paul Edward Worley, Jr. age 47 of Old Hickory, TN formerly of Cartwright, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Earl Worley; grandparents, James & Viola Worley, Earl & Grace Hornbeak. Paul was employed by Aerotek as a forklift driver. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Lori Havner Worley of Old Hickory; a daughter, Caitlyn Bree Worley; mother, Helen Earline (Frank) Guida; father, Paul Edward...

Paul Edward Worley, Jr. age 47 of Old Hickory, TN formerly of Cartwright, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Earl Worley;...

SAMMIE AUSTIN WHITWELL

Sammie Carolyn Austin age 77 of Whitwell passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Recie Austin, Sr.; parents, Samuel & Myrtle Pickett; foster children, David Lemons, Chris Church; siblings, Melvin Pickett, Dorothy Austin, Shirley Pickett. Carolyn along with her husband owned and operated Austin Grocery for many years. Those left to cherish her memories are her son, Recie (Heather) Austin, Jr; grandchildren, Recie (Ashley) Austin, III,...

Sammie Carolyn Austin age 77 of Whitwell passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Recie Austin, Sr.; parents, Samuel & Myrtle Pickett; foster...