Matthew Tyler Whitehead age 30, passed away in Putnam County, Thursday April 2, 2026. He was born December 20, 1995, to his parents, Jeffery Matthew and Della Ann Allen Whitehead. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Marshall Matthew Whitehead and Earl Allen; cousin, Isaac Bowman. Matthew was a factory worker. He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Della Whitehead of Silver Point; brother, Justin Allen of Dodson Branch; nieces and nephews, River Allen, Abbie, Addy, Zaxton, Eli, and Ava; grandmothers, Hilda Mae Whitehead of Baxter and Debbie Maddle of Dodson Branch; aunts and uncles, Charlotte (Perry) Bowman of Baxter, Tina Parks of Dodson Branch, Kenneth (Tina) Whitehead of Smithville, Roger (Donna) Whitehead of Alexandria, John (Patty) Whitehead of Baxter, Earl Allen of Baxter; several cousins also survive. A Memorial Service will be held 2 PM Thursday April 9, 2026, at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be held Thursday 12 Noon until the time of the service at 2 PM. The family ask in lieu of flowers donations may be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Whitehead family.
