Husband and Wife from Whitwell Die in Tragic Car Crash on Sunday

Photo from the funeral home.

According to reports, Whitwell residents 55-year-old Dwight Vandergriff and 58-year-old Barbara Vandergriff died in a head-on crash on Highway 108 north of Whitwell on Sunday.

The roadway was closed after the accident took place on Sunday morning. Hwy 108 was not reopened for several hours while emergency crews cleared and investigated the scene. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is overseeing the investigation.

Funeral services will be held for Barbra on Wednesday, and for Dwight on Thursday at Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home.