Obituary Report for April 7, 2002
Cecil Ernest Billings, 82
Blues Hill community resident and DeKalb County native Cecil Ernest Billings, 82, died April 4 at his residence after an extended illness.
A farmer and member of Bratchers Crossroads Free Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School for 50 years, he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
The son of the late Ray Vaughn and Clara Felts Billings, he is survived by his wife of 58 years, Frances Billings; son and daughter-in-law, Levin and Rachel Billings of McMinnville; sister, Alma Billings of Sparta; brothers, R.V. Billings Jr. of Sparta, Melvin Billings of Smithville and Claude Billings of Sterling Heights, Mich.; grandson and spouse, Keith and April Billings of McMinnville; granddaughter, Gena Barry of McMinnville; great-grandson, Austin Barry; special friend, Katia Cancio of McMinnville; three nieces, four nephews and two step-nephews. He was preceded in death by sisters, Odean Prater and Ellen Hutchins.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at McMinnville Funeral Home with Bobby Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow at Centertown Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service today at McMinnville Funeral Home.
McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 7, 2002
Jodie Leon Crick, 55
McMinnville resident and Muhlenberg County, Ky., native Jodie Leon Crick, 55, died April 6 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
A quality control manager with Star Manufacturing, a member of Wayside Community Club, the First Church of God and a graduate of MTSU, he was the son of Ann Bouldin of Rock Island and the late Hugh Brandon Crick. He served his country in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Crick; daughters, Jennifer and Angela Crick, both of McMinnville; grandson, Bryson Cope of McMinnville; sisters, Martha Lou Brown of Campaign and Laura Williams of Dallas, Texas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Larry Martin of Rock Island, Debbie and John Hayes of Little Rock, Ark., Christie and Vernon Bennett of Smithville, Charity and James Rutledge of Campaign; brother, Lester Bouldin of Red Oak, Texas; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary and Bobbie Bouldin of Columbia, Michael and Georganna Bouldin of McMinnville.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel with Rex Boles and Jerry Womack officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory with military graveside rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be held from noon until 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until time of service Monday at McMinnville Funeral Home.
McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 7, 2002
Martha Loudine Rains Dykes, 66
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Martha Loudine Rains Dykes, 66, died April 5 at her home after a one-year illness.
A pharmacy technician with Stewart’s Pharmacy for 26 years, she attended Westwood Church of Christ and was the daughter of Frank and Mary Lou Campbell Jones. She was preceded in death by sister, Jimmie Midgett.
She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Frankie Leon Rains, Danny James and Tonya Rains, all of McMinnville; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and John Holland of Georgia; brother, David Jones of Madison, Ga.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. today at High’s Chapel with Nestor Stewart and Tommy Rosenblum officiating. Burial will follow at Ivy Bluff Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until time of service today at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 7. 2002
Earl Richard Hill, 78
McMinnville resident and Hillsdale, Ill., native Earl Richard Hill, 78, died unexpectedly April 5 at River Park Hospital.
A dental lab employee and a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, he was the son of Claude Arlington and Willie McAlister Hill.
He is survived by his wife, Billie Hill; sons, Tom Hill of Smithville and Randy Hill of Grafeweir, Germany; grandchildren, Rebecca and David Hill of Smithville; brothers, Harry Hill of Columbus, Ga., and Richard Hill of Chattanooga; several nieces and nephews.
Private services were held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Warren County Humane Society.
High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 7, 2002
Melba Jean Nunley, 67
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Melba Jean Nunley, 67, died April 4 at Summit Medical Center in Nashville after an extended illness.
A seamstress at McMinnville Garment Factory, a homemaker and a member of Smyrna Church of Christ, she was the daughter of Joe Hurley and Velma Mae Roberts Hennessee Cagle.
She is survived by her husband, Glen Nunley; sons and daughter-in-law, Randy Michael Nunley, Glen Wayne and Karen Nunley, all of McMinnville; daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Terry Thompson, and Kimberly Dawn Nunley, all of McMinnville, Keri and William Randolph of Doyle; grandchildren, Jennifer Rene?, Ashley Nichole, Whitney Shae and Sarah Jean Nunley, Tony Moore and Joshua Thompson; great aunt and uncle, Louie and Wood Grissom of McMinnville.
Services were held Saturday at High’s Chapel with Johnny Clayton and Harlen Simmons officiating. Burial followed at Smyrna Cemetery.
High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 7, 2002
William Patrick Parks, 39
Murfreesboro resident and Shelby County native William Patrick Parks, 39, died unexpectedly April 3 at his home.
A landscaper and a member of Grace Chapel Church, he is survived by daughter, Heather Jade Parks of Franklin; parents, Marcelene and Reid Woodlee of McMinnville, Charles and Mildred Parks of Siexton, Mo.; brothers and sisters, Susan Lynn Woodlee Johnson of Oklahoma City, Cynthia L. Woodlee Huth of Chattanooga, and Clinton Reid (Dusty) Woodlee of Orlando, Fla.; uncle, Ronnie Parks of Milan; and aunts, Jean Richmond of Chattanooga and Patricia Holder of Murfreesboro.
Services were held Saturday at High’s Chapel with Steve Berger officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Zion Cemetery.
High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 7, 2002
Phyllis Ann Morton Winton, 49
Pelham resident and Warren County native Phyllis Ann Morton Winton, 49, died April 5 at St. Thomas Hospital after a nine-month illness.
An assembly worker with Carrier and a member of the Ministry Baptist Church in Pelham, she was the daughter of Ethel Viola Grimmett Morton of Huntsville, Ala., and the late William Levoy Morton.
She is survived by her husband, Garry Winton; son, Phillip David Nesmith of Hereford, Ariz.; sister and brother-in-law, Marsha and Jimmy Means of Forest City, N.C.; halfbrothers, Richie and Scottie Morton of McMinnville; nephew and spouse, Brad and Meghan Means of North Carolina; niece, Lori Means and great-nephew, Austin Means, all of North Carolina.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at High’s Chapel with Barry Rhoads and Bill Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service today at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 7, 2002