All Obituaries

Anna Ruth Smith age 76 of Crossville TN joined family and friends in the fathers presence on November 16, 2019. “Miss” Anna was a faithful Christian, loving wife and mother, and a selfless giver. She never met a stranger and would give the shirt of her back, graciously and cheerfully. An ardent crimson tide fan who enjoyed her football almost as much as the smiles she brought to so many for so long. She is survived by her husband, Walter Smith; children, Joel (Beth Ann) Case and...

Elisa Guffey age 62 of Bridgeport passed away November 7, 2019. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Guffey; children, Chasity (Brian) Wilbanks and Niki Benson; grandchildren, Ryan Gamble, Christian Baugh, and Britlee Newton; brothers, David Foote, Steve Foote, and Jeff Foote. She was preceded by her parents, Leroy and Bonnie Foote. Visitation will be Sunday from 5-8 and the funeral will be 2 PM Monday November 11, 2019 from the Valley Funeral Home Chapel in Scottsboro.

Levi Thomas Womack Jr. age 74 of Scottsboro passed away November 5, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Jean Womack; daughters, Jennifer (Wade) Clark, Amy Womack Johnson, Rachel Womack, and Madison Womack Johnson; grandchildren, Will Burrow, Ethan Clark, and Autum Clark; sisters, Katie Oliver, Martha Brandon, Rosa (Benny) Sims, Helen (Jr.) Bell, Tommie Ann Bradford, and Jackie ( Wilford) Johnson; brothers, William “Shorty” (Joyce) Womack and Ricky Guffey. He was preceded by his...

Michael Hood age 6 months of Bridgeport passed away November 2, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Amanda Brewer; father, Bobby Hood; siblings, Cameron, Jaxon, Linda, and Brianna Hood; grandparents, Michael (Donna) Clinton; Michelle (Shane) Johnson; Tina (David King) Hood; Bobby Ramsey, Terrie Johnson, Judy Clinton, Susie Gregg, and Dorothy Johnson; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded by his grandparents, Gene and Linda Hood; David Johnson, Mickey Johnson, James Gregg, and...

Ethel Mae Pellam age 79 of Hollywood passed away October 31, 2019. She is survived by, her husband of 57 years, Alvin Pellam; children, Neena (Brian) Seay and Tony Pellam; grand children, Tara (Ricky) Robinson, Breanna (Henry) Jacobs, Jacque (Joey) Gasparetto, Ciara (Jeffery) Klooster; great-grand children, Brilynn Jacobs and Ellie Gasparetto; sisters, Inez Jackson and Martha Robertson. She was preceded by her parents, Jim and Wrea Webb; brothers, Bud, John, Clarence and L.B. Webb; sisters,...

Michael Lee Young age 28 of Bridgeport passed away October 29, 2019 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, Tn. after struggling with severe health problems for several months. Michael is survived by his parents Betty Ann Vaughn and Robert Harrison; daughters, Rylee and Danni Young; maternal grandmother, Anne Wooten; uncle, Josh Young; cousins, Chad Vaughn, Leigh Ann Kittrell and Meredith Headrick; dearest buddies, Jason “Jay” LeRoy, Johnathan “John” King, Johnathan...

Fred Whiddon age 82 of Scottsboro passed away October 28, 2019. Mr. Whiddon was born May 7, 1937 in River Falls Alabama. He married the love of his life, Barbara Barrow and went into the Airforce and stayed for 8 years. He got out of the Airforce and moved to Huntsville AL in 1964 and went to work for IBN in the transportation department. He started a moving company in 1976 called Dixie Moving and Storage and his son and daughter have been running it for the past 10 years. He is...

Linda Kay Kirby age 76 of Stevenson passed away October 20, 2019. She is survived by her brother, Don (Jean) Payne; nieces, Karen Payne and Sharon (Randy) Hughes; nephews, Roger (Rita) Sartin, Cecil Jr. (Shannon) Sartin, Michael (Lorra) Phillips, and James Leland (Sandra) Phillips; 5 step children and a host of other family and friends. She was preceded by her parents, Lee and Zelma Ake Payne; husband, Gilbert Smith; husband, T.C. Kirby; sisters, Rosemary Payne, Bettie F. Sartin, and Helen...

Sam Gothard age 46 of Bridgeport passed away October 17, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Gothard; children, Mecca Miller, Dylan Miller, and Beau Gothard; grandson, Oliver Miller; brother, Bill Gothard. He was preceded by his parents, Bill and Pearl Gothard; brother, James Darren Gothard; grandparents, Bud and Lula Gothard and S.L. and Pauline Smith. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-8 and the funeral will be 2 PM Monday October 21, 2019 from the Valley Funeral Home Chapel in...