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

It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah Conley Hart announces her passing after a prolonged illness on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at age 65. She was a loving teacher in Marion County, a member and awesome musician of Whitwell First Baptist Church. Deborah Will forever be remembered by her best friend and husband Robert Hart, her daughters, Robin and Kristen Hart, her mother, Doris Conley and her brothers, Jere, Mark and Stephen Conley. She was predeceased by her father, Dr....

It is with great sadness that the family of Deborah Conley Hart announces her passing after a prolonged illness on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at age 65. She was a loving teacher in Marion County, a...

MARY MCALPIN WHITWELL

Mary Ellen Sissom McAlpin age 57 of Whitwell, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Ralph and Rosa Lee Vaughn Sissom; sister, Pamela Elaine Beasley. Those left to cherish her memories are her son, Marcus Brandon McAlpin; brothers and sisters, Rayburn (Ann) Sissom, Larry (Libby) Sissom, Deb (Ed) McDowell, Gayla Nelson and William Sissom. Family will have graveside service 1:00 PM, Central time, Saturday, May 25th at Pickett Cemetery.

Mary Ellen Sissom McAlpin age 57 of Whitwell, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Ralph and Rosa Lee Vaughn Sissom; sister, Pamela Elaine...

LAMAR RIDGE WHITWELL

In a peaceful transition Friday, May 10, 2019, Lamar “BaBa” Ridge, 71 years of age, inherited a new address. He moved from Burnett Road of Whitwell to the Streets of Gold, Heaven. It has been a short goodbye, but he will leave an everlasting legacy of being the “Medicine Man” as he spent his life bringing joy to his friends and family. His sense of humor will be sorely missed by all who loved him dearly. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby, Gene, Hoyt and...

In a peaceful transition Friday, May 10, 2019, Lamar “BaBa” Ridge, 71 years of age, inherited a new address. He moved from Burnett Road of Whitwell to the Streets of Gold, Heaven. It...

NORMAN MCCURRY WHITWELL

Norman Lanuil “Bay” McCurry age 74 of Whitwell passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley Evans & Ella Mae McCurry; sisters, Ann Lawson & Judy Adams. Bay was retired from Chattanooga Glass and Marion County Sanitation Department. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 53 years, Linda Atterton McCurry and two children, Dustin Lanuil (Sabrina) McCurry & Meshona Tyree McCurry; grandson, Bryson Lanuil...

Norman Lanuil “Bay” McCurry age 74 of Whitwell passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Riley Evans & Ella Mae McCurry; sisters, Ann...

HUGH EASTERLY WHITWELL

Hugh Leon Easterly age 87 of Whitwell, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh & Edith Easterly; son, Gary Easterly; brothers, BR Easterly, Donald Easterly; sisters, Dorothy Thomas, Martha Dempsey. Mr. Easterly retired from Cavalier Corporation and attended Landmark Pentecostal Church. He was a member of the Lodge #563. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 18 years, Frances Ruth Easterly; two children, David (Kim)...

Hugh Leon Easterly age 87 of Whitwell, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh & Edith Easterly; son, Gary Easterly; brothers, BR Easterly,...

JUNE SLATTON WHITWELL

June Slatton age 81 of Whitwell, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Linard & Lella Cooley; sisters, Nell Frizzell & Naomi Kerley; brothers, Willard, Benton, Billie C., J.C., & Tom Cooley. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 63 years, Bobby Slatton; two children, Rex (Jana) Slatton of Columbia, TN; Lisa (Todd) Layne of Whitwell; three grandchildren, Ashley (Greg) Lanham, Heath Slatton, Hanna Slatton;...

June Slatton age 81 of Whitwell, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Linard & Lella Cooley; sisters, Nell Frizzell & Naomi Kerley;...

GLADYS MEEKS WHITWELL

Gladys Geraldine Meeks age 70 of Whitwell, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin & Laura Meeks; sister, Ruby French; brother Cecil White. Those left to cherish her memories are her daughter, Candy (Jeff) Green; sister, Debra Cagle; brother, PeeWee (Amanda) Meeks; grandchildren, Tristan Warner, Bryce Warner; nieces & nephews, Shannon French, Cody French, Derick Cagle, Lora Meeks, Jacob Meeks, Brittany Poe. Family will receive...

Gladys Geraldine Meeks age 70 of Whitwell, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin & Laura Meeks; sister, Ruby French; brother Cecil...

ELISHA BARNETT WHITWELL

Elisha Barnett age 60 of Whitwell, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brittany Barnett; parents, AB & Frances Barnett; sisters, Willie Carol Warrick, Dorothy Howard; brothers, Harold Barnett, Ronald Barnett, Paul Barnett. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 38 years, Phyllis Henry Barnett; stepson, Alan (Shannon) Rollins; sisters, Patricia Hix of Florida, Geraline Copeland, Jackie (Jeff) Morrison of Whitwell; step...

Elisha Barnett age 60 of Whitwell, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Brittany Barnett; parents, AB & Frances Barnett; sisters, Willie Carol...

ESTLE TATE WHITWELL

Estle Alester “Zeke” Tate age 90 of Whitwell passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Estle Keith Tate; parents, James & Bessie Tate; sisters, Mary Hunziker, Irene Busacker; brothers, Troy Tate & Grady Tate. Mr. Tate was a member of the Church of God. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 49 years, Betty Cates Tate; daughter, Marilyn Tate Frazier; sister Pat Dempsey; brother, David Tate; five grandchildren,...

Estle Alester “Zeke” Tate age 90 of Whitwell passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by his son, Estle Keith Tate; parents, James & Bessie Tate;...

RAYMOND THURMAN SUCK CREEK MTN COMMUNITY

Raymond Cleveland (RC) Thurman age 63 of Suck Creek Mountain Community, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Betty Thurman, two brothers, Arville Thurman and William Thurman. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 37 years Freida Lawson Thurman; children, Wayne Allen Thurman and special child, Wyatt Foster; two grandchildren, Garrett & Seger; sister, Darlene Broom; brother, David Thurman; nieces, nephews and a host...

Raymond Cleveland (RC) Thurman age 63 of Suck Creek Mountain Community, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Betty Thurman, two brothers,...