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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
| Fax: 1-423-658-7779

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, ...

Kenneth Hudson Whitwell

Kenneth R. Hudson age 68 of Whitwell, Tennessee passed away, Sunday, March 1, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Katherine Hudson; brother, Gregory N. Hudson. Those left to cherish his memories are his son, Scott Hudson of Ootlewah; grandson, Elijah Hudson. No formal services at this time. Arrangements by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 423-658-7777.

Kenneth R. Hudson age 68 of Whitwell, Tennessee passed away, Sunday, March 1, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Katherine Hudson; brother, Gregory N. Hudson. Those left to ...

Billy " Flathead " Rogers Whitwell

Billy Don “Flathead” Rogers, age 71, of Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was a retired employee of Chattanooga Group. Billy was preceded in death by his father, Henry Alvis “Jack” Rogers; his mother, Laeuna Aline Kilgore; and his siblings, Jacalene Rogers, Sharon Gail Rogers, Hank Rogers, Valorie Rogers, and Lloyd “Al” Rogers; niece, Rhonda Pass; nephew, Michael Phillips. Those left to cherish his memory include sister, ...

Billy Don “Flathead” Rogers, age 71, of Whitwell, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026. He was a retired employee of Chattanooga Group. Billy was preceded in death by ...

Thomas Barnett, Sr. Whitwell

Thomas Leroy Barnett, Sr., age 81, of Whitwell, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born to the late Thomas and Josephine Barnett and was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charles Barnett and Billy Ray Barnett; and sister, Betty Jo Barnett. Thomas was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who deeply loved his family. He will be remembered for his strong work ethic, kind heart, and the love he showed to everyone around him. Survivors include ...

Thomas Leroy Barnett, Sr., age 81, of Whitwell, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was born to the late Thomas and Josephine Barnett and was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, ...

Ella Culpepper Whitwell

Marie Culpepper age 91, of Victoria, Tennessee, entered Heavens gates on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Culpepper; parents Clarence and Gertrude Taylor; brother, Houston Taylor; son-in-law, Gordon Johnson. Those left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Evelyn (Billy) Ledford and Deborah Johnson; sisters, Bell Tharp and Lilly Smith; brother, Buster (Angie) Taylor; four grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, six great great ...

Marie Culpepper age 91, of Victoria, Tennessee, entered Heavens gates on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl E. Culpepper; parents Clarence and Gertrude ...

Carolyn Layne Whitwell

Carolyn Sue Rankin Layne, age 63 of Whitwell, Tennessee, was born April 7, 1962, and passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew William Layne; and her parents, Melvin Grady and Thelma Oliver Rankin. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Eric (Renaye) Layne of Whitwell; her uncles, Jerry (Cricket) Rankin and James (Trisha) Rankin; along with other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly. Sue will be remembered for her ...

Carolyn Sue Rankin Layne, age 63 of Whitwell, Tennessee, was born April 7, 1962, and passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew William Layne; and ...