Obituary Report for January 22, 2003

Lila Rose Denton, 94
Longtime local educator Lila Rose Denton, 94, died Jan. 20 at NHC after a lingering illness.

A retired teacher with the Warren County School System, she was a senior English teacher with the Warren County and Johnson County school systems and was an exchange teacher in Australia. During her educational career, she never missed a day, neither as a student or teacher.

She was a longtime member of First Methodist Church where she served as a leader for several decades. She taught the ladies fellowship class for many years and was an active member and president of the United Methodist Women and the Wesleyan Service Guild. In 1993, she was recognized as the Methodist Men’s “Woman of the Year.” She was a member of McMinnville Garden Club, and having visited six continents, she was a popular speaker, often sharing her experiences with church and civic organizations.

She is survived by brother, Thomas Denton; sisters, Mabel Ballentine, Lou Ella Spence of Savannah, Ga., and Billie Drumright of Knoxville; nieces, Diane Stanley and Milla Bilbrey, both of Knoxville; nephews, Bill Drumright of Lynchburg, Va., and George Spence of Savannah, Ga. She was preceded in death by brothers, Ray Denton and Virgil Denton, and one niece.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. today at Love-Cantrell & Cope. Memorial donations may be made to First Methodist Church.

Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Jan. 22, 2003

Isaac Kane Jordan, infant
Isaac Kane Jordan died Jan. 19 at River Park Hospital.

He was the son of Kerry Jordan of Morrison and Jessica Mason of Woodbury; and is survived by grandparents, Mechele Mason of Woodbury, Billy Ray Mason of Smyrna, Michael and Myla Jordan of Morrison; great-grandparents, Juanita Cantrell and Beaurena Elkins, both of Woodbury, Delores Wadley of Lewisburg, Roger Mason of Old Hickory and Betty Jordan of McMinnville; and uncle, Korey Jordan of Morrison.

Graveside services were held Monday at Pleasant View Cemetery.

Woodbury Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Jan. 22, 2003

Howard Joseph (Bonehead) Jones, 76
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Howard Joseph (Bonehead) Jones, 76, died Jan. 20 at NHC Healthcare.

A retired agent with the Railway Express Agency and a member of the Baptist Church, he served his county in the U.S. Army during World War II.

The son of Ida B. McCormack Jones of McMinnville and the late Noah B. Jones, he is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Nancy Jones of McMinnville; grandchildren, Shae Fults and Andrea Jones, both of McMinnville; great-grandchildren, Payton Cantrell and Alexis Fults, both of McMinnville; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Oma Jean Jones of McMinnville; niece, Cheryl Jones of McMinnville; and many friends.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at High’s Chapel with Paul Gunn officiating. Burial will follow at Smyrna Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until time of the service today at High’s.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Jan. 22, 2003

June B. Moss
Longtime McMinnville resident June B. Moss died Jan. 16 at Blowing Rock, N.C.

A member of the Ben Lomand Garden Club, she is survived by her son, William C. (Bill) Matthews, and his family who reside at 817 Babcock Court in Raleigh, N.C. 27609. Remembrances may be sent to their address.

Private memorial services will be held in Raleigh in the near future. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blowing Rock Hospital extended care, P.O. Box 148, Blowing Rock, N.C., 28605. Mrs. Moss’ ashes will be scattered in McMinnville and in Midway, Ala. Burial will be held next to her late husband, Harry Moss.

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home, 194 Queen Street, Boone, N.C. 28607 is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Jan. 22, 2003

Willie Benton McBride, 95
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Willie Benton McBride, 95, died Jan. 20 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness.

A homemaker and a member of Armstrong Church of Christ, she was the daughter of Crutcher and Nancy Jane Jones Green; and was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest McBride, in 1992; daughter, Omega Aloi; son, Glyen McBride Sr.; one grandson and two great-grandchildren.

She is survived by daughters, Christine Needum of Denton, Texas, Katherine Bottoms, Joyce Matheny and Jeri Hillis, all of McMinnville; sons, James McBride of Rock Island and Richard Rogers of Krum, Texas; 22 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, and 17 great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at High’s Chapel with Donald Owens officiating. Burial will follow at Smyrna Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3:30 to 9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until time of service Thursday at High’s.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Jan. 22, 2003

Alan Lemar Wyatt, 45
McMinnville resident and Calousa, Calif., native Alan Lemar Wyatt, 45, died Jan. 17 at River Park Hospital.

A financial analyst, pastor and teacher of Mesianic Israel Assembly, he was a veteran and a former first lieutenant in the Army Reserve.

He is survived by his wife, Elenanor Wyatt; son, Nathaniel Wyatt of McMinnville; his parents, Carl and Clayla Haskins Wyatt of Eagle Pass, Texas; sister, Jean Royer of Fredricktown, Mo.; brother, Jess Wyatt of Jackson, Mo.; halfsister, Ann Stratton of Marble Hill, Mo.; several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Tuesday at Christ Community Church with Scott Diffenderfer officiating. Burial will be held at 10 a.m. today at Oak Ridge Memorial Park in Oak Ridge. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nathaniel Wyatt Educational Fund at Beacon Federal Credit Union.

McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Jan. 22, 2003

Joshua Caldwell, 23
Smithville resident Joshua Caldwell, 23, died Jan. 19 at Baptist DeKalb Hospital.

An employee of Pirtle Nursery and a member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of Judy Pirtle Caldwell of Smithville and the late Micheal Dewaine Caldwell; and was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Matt Wilson and Nellie Pearl Caldwell; and mother-in-law, Glenda Ford.

He is survived by his wife Julie Ford Caldwell; brother, Jeremy Dewayne Caldwell of Smithville; stepfather, Jimmy Wayne Haley of McMinnville; maternal grandparents, James Hearl and Ruth Houk Pirtle; nephews, Christopher Thomas and Micheal Wilson Caldwell of Smithville; maternal great-grandmother, Elsie Houk of Smithville; paternal great-grandmother, Maggie Braswell of Smithville; uncle and aunt, Danny and Melissa Pirtle; cousins, Trista, Courtney, and Danny Pirtle Jr., all of Smithville; father-in-law, Joe Ford; sister-in-law, Amanda Ford; brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Jenny Ford; nephew, Cody Ford; special friend, Terry Emberton of Smithville.

Services were held Tuesday at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville with Jerry Smith and Bernard Houk officiating. Burial followed at Friendship Cemetery in Campaign.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home of Smithville was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Jan. 22, 2003

Charles Edgar Young, 49
Fayetteville resident and White County native Charles Edgar Young, 49, died unexpectedly Jan. 18 at his home.

A foreman for Elm Hill Meat Company and a member of the Baptist Church, he was preceded in death by his father, Ed Young Jr.; brother, Eugene Young; grandparents, Willie and Pare Lee Whiteaker, Edgar and Mellisa Young.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Sue Conley Young; son and daughter-in-law, Charles Edgar and Misty Young Jr. of Fayetteville; daughter, April Loretta Young of Fayetteville; granddaughter, Brittany Nicole Young of Fayetteville; mother and stepfather, Audra and Willard Tibbs of Fayetteville; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and David Bouldin of McMinnville; brother, Roger Young of Smithville; several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Tuesday at High’s Chapel with Berdett Randolph officiating. Burial followed at Isom Cemetery in White County.

High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Jan. 22, 2003