George Randell Axmacher, 77, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Margaret Axmacher; and wife, Nancy Axmacher. He is survived by two sons, Jimmy (Sherry) Axmacher of Dunlap and Jerry (Rose) Axmacher of South Carolina; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister,…

Charlotte Louise Clayton Whitmire, 68, of Signal Mountain died at her home on Monday, October 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Whitmire; parents, Chester and Mary Louise Rigsby Clayton; son, Timothy Whitmire; daughter, Mary Joe Whitmire; brother, Donnie Clayton and sister, Sue Hamilton. Survivors include her daughters, Cindy (Steve)…

Bonnie Martin, 70, of Pikeville died Sunday, October 27, 2013. Her husband, Johnny Martin, preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Michael (Rebecca) Martin of Kingston, Georgia; and grandchildren, Austin, Bailey and Carson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 30 in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bill Wolfe and Minister L.J. Reel officiating.…

Clifford Cook, 89, formerly of Dunlap, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 in Brunswick, Georgia. He was born October 30, 1923 in Chattanooga to James Walter and Etha Taylor Cook. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having fought in World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Coming from Dunlap, he lived in…

Elbert Whittenburg, 86, of Fall Creek Falls went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at his residence. He was a member of New Martin Church of God, and was a dedicated musician, retired electrician, Army veteran and wonderful husband, dad and papa. He will be loved and missed by all.…

Genevie Johnson Smith, 61, of Hobart, Indiana, formerly of Dunlap, died at her home on Saturday, October 12, 2013. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Portage. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Lelies Johnson; brothers, Howard, Marshall, Curtis, Chester and W.K. Johnson; and sisters, Jerlene Johnson, Margie Smith…

Jim Laymon, 69, of Cartwright passed away Saturday afternoon, October 12, 2013, at NHC Healthcare. He was a Vietnam Veteran. His parents, John and Opal Laymon; and sisters, Judy Laymon and Arlene Gamble, preceded him in death. He is survived by two sons, Johnny Laymon of Dunlap and Jessie Laymon of Chattanooga; two grandchildren; four…

Jessie P. “J.P.” Shipley, 68, of the Cagle community, died at his home on Sunday, October 13, 2013. He was born in Sewanee on December 8, 1944 and was owner of Shipley Coal Company. He was preceded in death by his father, Jess Shipley; and brother, Leroy “Gabby” Shipley. Survivors include his mother, Elsie Layne…

Thurman Lowe, 75, of Dunlap passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at his home. He was a member of Freewill Baptist Church in Pikeville, Kentucky. His parents, Dennie and Bonnie Hamilton Lowe; and brother, Truman Lowe, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Janice Young Lowe of Dunlap; daughter, Deborah (Dexter)…