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| P.O. Box 898
| Whitwell, TN 37397
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WALTER LEWIS WHITWELL

Walter Stephen Lewis age 79 of Whitwell, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Davis & Edna Hudson Lewis; brothers, Harold Lewis, William Lewis, John Lewis, Dave Lewis, Pete Lewis, Harlan “Fat” Lewis, Bobby Lewis, Charles “Bud” Lewis; sisters, Lona Lee Goforth, Mildred Wilkerson, Jennie Totten. Mr. Lewis was a member of Caroline Chapel Church. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 57 years, Charlene...

Walter Stephen Lewis age 79 of Whitwell, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Davis & Edna Hudson Lewis; brothers, Harold Lewis, William Lewis,...

JAMES WATSON, JR. WHITWELL

James Donald Watson, Jr. age 69 of Whitwell, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Mr. Watson served in the United States Army and was the President of Marion County Veterans Memorial Park and retired from Chrysler Corp. He was preceded in death by father, James Donald Watson; mother, Marilyn Faye Hannah; sister, Christine Watson. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife of 32 years, Cindy Lou Watson; children, Jimmy Ewing Thayer of Michigan,...

James Donald Watson, Jr. age 69 of Whitwell, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Mr. Watson served in the United States Army and was the President of Marion...

KATHLEEN LEWIS WHITWELL

Kathleen Ruth Lewis age 57 of Whitwell, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy McDaniel Mynett; grandson, River Anderson. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Craig Allen Lewis; father Paul Thomas Ruth, Sr.; children, Darrell Anderson, Jr., Amanda (Tommy Bays) Anderson, Andrea (Jim, III) Terry, & Mason Green; siblings, Paul Thomas Ruth, Jr., David Ruth, Becky Ruth, Brenda King; nine grandchildren, Trey, Natalie, Mercy, Jerome,...

Kathleen Ruth Lewis age 57 of Whitwell, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy McDaniel Mynett; grandson, River Anderson. Those left to cherish her...

BETTY RUCKMAN WHITWELL

Betty Lou Headrick Ruckman age 80 of Whitwell, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband. Frank Ruckman; parents, William B. & Maggie Dawkins Headrick; sisters, JoAnn Henderson, Jean Krager; brothers, Leon Dawkins, Jack Headrick. Betty was a member of Suck Creek Baptist Church and retired from State Farm Insurance. Those left to cherish her memories are a brother, William B. (Sue) Headrick, Jr. of Dunlap; several nieces and nephews. Family will...

Betty Lou Headrick Ruckman age 80 of Whitwell, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband. Frank Ruckman; parents, William B. & Maggie Dawkins Headrick;...

FRANCES HAMILTON WHITWELL

Hamilton, Frances, Frances Hamilton, age 80 of Whitwell, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Nellie Grimes; brother, Clifford Grimes and sister, Lettie Long; sister-in-law, Judy Grimes. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 33 years, Jimmy Hamilton; children, Tiffany (Willie) Miller, Terry (Dara) Hamilton; grandchildren, Raylon and Korbie Miller, Kynlee and AnnaRae Hamilton; brothers, Bill (Judy) Grimes and Wayne...

Hamilton, Frances, Frances Hamilton, age 80 of Whitwell, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Nellie Grimes; brother, Clifford Grimes and...

MILDRED COLEY VICTORIA

On Saturday, July 17, 2021, Mildred Reeves Kelly Coley, age 90, gained her eternal wings. She was a resident of Victoria, Tennessee. She was a retired nurse previously employed by the state of Tennessee at Moccasin Bend. She is preceded in death by her 1st husband, Rixie Kelly; 2nd husband, Joseph Coley; parents, Malachi “Mack” & Kate Alley Reeves; son, Dana McCree Kelly; granddaughter, Robin Layne; siblings, Robert Reeves, Lillie McHone, Daisey King, William Reeves,...

On Saturday, July 17, 2021, Mildred Reeves Kelly Coley, age 90, gained her eternal wings. She was a resident of Victoria, Tennessee. She was a retired nurse previously employed by the state of...

CHARLES SITZ WHITWELL

Charles Sitz age 84 of Whitwell passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol Janet Sitz; brother, William (Tubby) Sitz; parents, Francis and Martha Sitz. He was a member of the Living Church of God. Those left to cherish his memories are his children, Michael Don (Jenni) Sitz, June Elizabeth (Stanley “Curly”) Lockhart, Kenneth David (Amanda) Sitz; grandchildren, Jenna Marie Sitz, Jeffy Sitz, Maria & Zachery Cooley; brothers and...

Charles Sitz age 84 of Whitwell passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol Janet Sitz; brother, William (Tubby) Sitz; parents, Francis and Martha...

JAMES GHOLSTON, JR. WHITWELL

James Franklin “Sonny” Gholston, Jr. age 70, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, James Franklin Gholston, Sr.; brothers, Ricky Gholston & Ken Gholston. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Deborah Francis Gholston; two children, Jimmy Dodson, Chris Dodson all of Whitwell; mother, Faye Gholston of Cleveland; sister, Ann Rollins; several grandchildren. Family will receive friends 4-8PM, Tuesday, July 13,...

James Franklin “Sonny” Gholston, Jr. age 70, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, James Franklin Gholston, Sr.; brothers, Ricky Gholston...

LOUISE MCDANIEL WHITWELL

Louise Parker McDaniel age 78 of Whitwell passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Orville & Pearlie Mae Parker; brothers and sister, Dorothy Oliver, Kenneth Wayne Parker, & John Douglas Parker. Those left to cherish her memories are her husband of 61 years, Johnny Lee McDaniel; four children, Cathryn Layne of Hixson, Gary (Tonia) McDaniel of Whitwell, Rebecca (Mike) Collier of Lakesite, Martin (Amanda) McDaniel of Jasper; five...

Louise Parker McDaniel age 78 of Whitwell passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Orville & Pearlie Mae Parker; brothers and sister, Dorothy...

TOMMY MCGINNIS SUCK CREEK COMMUNITY

Tommy Earl McGinnis age 87 of Suck Creek Community passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Faye McGinnis; parents, Thomas & Wilma McGinnis. Mr. McGinnis was of Baptist faith. Those left to cherish his memories are two daughters, Sonya Gail (Gene) Beck of Spring City, Sarah Rebecca (John) May of Huntsville, Arkansas; sister, Peggy Durfey; aunt, Joyce Thomas; friend, Steve Francis; several grandchildren. Family will receive friends...

Tommy Earl McGinnis age 87 of Suck Creek Community passed away Tuesday, July 06, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Faye McGinnis; parents, Thomas & Wilma...