Obituary Report for August 25, 2002
Delna Louise Chisholm, 77
McMinnville resident and Republican City, Neb., native Delna Louise Chisholm, 77, died Aug. 24 at her home after an extended illness.
A homemaker and a member of the Lutheran Church, she was the daughter of Raymond and Louise Hecht Gruwell; and was preceded in death by her husband, Vaughn A. Chisholm in 1992; two brothers, Herbert and Merlin Gruwell; and grandson, Terry Chisholm.
She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Marcia and John Scott of McMinnville, Carla Johnson and Charlotte Blaker, both of Lincoln, Neb., and Vonda and Terry Springer of Palmyra, Neb.; brothers, Lawrence Gruwell of Littleton, Colo., and Donnie Gruwell of Superior, Neb.; 10 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Fox Funeral Home Chapel in Beatrice, Neb., with burial following at Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. today at High’s. Memorials may be made to Lazarus Hospice.
High Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Aug. 25, 2002
Bob Nelson, 61
Rockcliff community resident and Warren County native Bob Nelson, 61, died unexpectedly Aug. 23 at River Park Hospital.
A retired boilermaker at AEDC and a member of Rockliff Church of Christ, he was a past master of Ezell Masonic Lodge F&AM 381, and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason.
The son of the late Luther Scott and Sarah Elizabeth Hillis Nelson, he is survived by his wife, Gail Nelson; son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Carrie Nelson of McMinnville; son and fianc?, Chris Nelson and Terra Stills of McMinnville; brother, Bill Nelson of Murfreesboro; and grandchildren, Matthew Harris, Sara Nelson, Elizabeth Nelson, Reygan Nelson, Alex Stills and Jeremy Bryant.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel with Jesse Garner officiating. Burial will follow at Rockliff Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until time of services Monday at McMinnville Funeral Home. Masonic services will be conducted by Masonic Lodge 381 at 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Aug. 25, 2002
Benjamin Luke Strawser, 4
Murfreesboro resident and native Benjamin Luke Strawser, 4, died Aug. 20 at his home.
The son of Daniel and Debra Strawser, he is survived by his grandparents, Daniel and Donna Strawser of Coatesville, Pa., Barbara Strawser of Schaefferstown, Pa., Bill and Helen Savage of McMinnville; and great-grandparents, June and Walter Gottshall of Rhineholts, Pa., and Margaret Strawser of Reading, Pa.
Services were held Friday at Woodfin Funeral Home in Murfreesboro with Gene Lovelace officiating. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery.
Woodfin Funeral Home of Murfreesboro was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Aug. 25, 2002
Mary Alice Terry, 84
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Mary Alice Terry, 84, died Aug. 24 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness.
Retired after 50 years as a beautician with Orchard Beauty Salon and a member of the Baptist Church who attended the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of Willie G. and Ethel Lee Rogers Bost; and was preceded in death by great-granddaughter, Lakyn Adcock and grandson, Brent Terry.
She is survived by her husband, Robert F. Terry; daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Glynn Womack of McMinnville; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Ruthie Terry of McMinnville; grandsons, Chris and Matthew Terry of McMinnville; granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Terri and Tim Majors, Glenna and Stan Adcock, all of McMinnville; seven great-grandchildren; and special caregiver, Cheryl Fredrick of McMinnville.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at High’s Chapel with Lane Dix and Kirk Brothers officiating. Burial will follow at Shellsford Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until time of service Monday at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Aug. 25, 2002
Leonard Parker Walker, 81
McMinnville resident formerly of Beersheba Springs Leonard Parker Walker, 81, died Aug. 22 at River Park Hospital after a brief illness.
A retired carpenter and woodworker and a member of Grace Chapel United Methodist Church in Beersheba Springs, he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
The son of the late Thomas and Elnora McCarver Walker, he was preceded in death by sisters, Dorothy Norris and Lorette Gross; and brothers, Charles, Bob, Sidney and Morris Walker.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sara Ann Hobbs Walker; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Pat Walker of Beersheba Springs; daughter, Donna Walker of McMinnville; grandchildren, Jason Walker of Beersheba Springs and Melanie Wright of Rock Island; great-grandchildren, Nathan Wright of Rock Island; several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Saturday at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clayton Jones officiating. Burial followed at Hunerwadle Cemetery in Grundy County.
McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Aug. 25, 2002