Obituary Report for June 5, 2002
Judy Fay Matthews, 52
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Judy Fay Matthews, 52, died June 1 at her home after an extended illness.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of Katherine and Albert Stuart of McMinnville, and is also survived by her son, Robert Lee Watson; daughter, Roberta Bryan of Layton, Utah; brothers, Richard and Albert Stuart Jr., both of McMinnville; and sister, Vivian Mahan of Texas.
Ms. Matthews was cremated.
High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 5, 2002
Ruby Jewell Raper, 86
McMinnville resident and Van Buren County native Ruby Jewell Raper, 86, died unexpectedly June 1 at River Park Hospital.
A homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of William Edward and Emma Rowland Johnson Jr.; and was preceded in death by her husband, Arndell Raper in 1999.
She is survived by daughters, Gayle Chrisman of Athens, Jan Breeden of Jackson, Ginger Latham of McMinnville and Marsha Raper of Sevierville; sons, Gary and Mike Raper, both of Sevierville and Ricky Raper of McMinnville; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday at High’s Chapel with Larry Joe Martin officiating. Burial followed at Laural Creek Cemetery in Van Buren County.
High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 5, 2002
William (Bill) Ross Rhea, 70
McMinnville resident and Warren County native William (Bill) Ross Rhea, 70, died June 3 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness.
A nurseryman for 30 years with Forest Nursery and a member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of Arcie and Lilly Fults Rhea; and was preceded in death by grandson, Mark Turner; brother, Arlie Rhea; and sister, Wavie Ginn.
He is survived by his wife, Loraine Stoner Rhea; stepdaughters, Sherry L. Turner and Lisa G. Pearsall, both of McMinnville; step-grandchildren, Chuck and Olivia Turner of McMinnville; step-great-grandchild, Josh Turner of McMinnville; one niece, three nephews and several cousins.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at High’s Chapel with Donald Pharris and Phil Dugan officiating. Burial will follow at Hebron Cemetery. 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.) June 5, 2002
Lemmie Sherlie Bratten Jr., 69
Mulberry resident and Wayne County, Mich., native Lemmie Sherlie Bratten Jr., 69, died June 3 at Huntsville Hospital after a brief illness.
A retired equipment specialist with Redstone Arsenal Missile Command, a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Liberty Church of Christ, he was the son of Lemmie Sherlie and Lena Belle Hendricks Bratten Sr.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda Neal Bratten; daughters and sons-in-law, Jenny and Dennis Kimery of Hazel Green, Ala., Cindy and Jerry Wheeler of Huntsville, Connie and Bill Facundo of Athens, Ala.; grandsons, Andrew and Joseph Kimery of Hazel Green, Seth Facundo of Athens, Jay and Sam Wheeler of Huntsville; and sister, Pauline Faynolia of Detroit.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bybee Branch Church of Christ with Ricky Kimbell and Dennis Kimery officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until time of service Thursday at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 5, 2002
Howard Ray Judkins, 82
Sanford, Fla., resident and DeKalb County native Howard Ray Judkins, 82, died June 2 at his home.
The owner of a Retail Merchandise Sales and a member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of Henry Thomas Judkins.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Barrett Judkins; daughters, Glenda Martin of Pace, Fla., and Linda Judkins of Chattanooga; sons, Gary and Kenneth Judkins, both of Chattanooga; brothers, Henry Thomas and Carl Judkins of Deltona, Fla.; sister, Juanita Ross of McMinnville; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at High’s Chapel with Ronald Powell 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.) June 5, 2002
James (Bud) Lionel McGee, 54
Graysville resident James (Bud) Lionel McGee, 54, died May 31 at Erlanger Medical Center.
A welder with Floura Daniels Construction Company and a member of IBEW No. 175 of Chattanooga, he attended Graysville Church of God.
He is survived by his wife, Shirley Gail Lizana McGee; daughter and son-in-law, Tabitha Grace and Raymond Taylor; son Jeremiah McGee, all of Dayton; father, Jimmy McGee of McMinnville; sisters, Star Davis of McMinnville and Judy Umbarger of Manchester; grandchildren, Selenna Raye and Savanna Rayne Taylor; several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Monday at Graysville Church of God with Rev. Jimmy Tally officiating. Burial followed at Rhea Memory Gardens.
Coulter Garrison Funeral Home of Dayton was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 5, 2002
Candace Diane Wright, 31
Polk City, Fla., and Fayetteville. N.C., native Candace Diane Wright, 31, died May 23 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
A former McMinnville resident and a cashier, she is survived by her husband, John W.C. Wright; daughter, Danielle Nicole Wright; infant son, Jeremy Dalton Wright, all of Polk City; her mother, Cheryl Marttila of Smyrna; and brother, James Herring of Columbia.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in McMinnville.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 5, 2002