Obituary Report for September 24, 2003
Lucky community resident and Warren County native John R. Jones, 87, died Sept. 20 at home.
A retired civil service employee with the Veterans Administration, a farmer and a member of Earleyville Church of Christ and VFW Post 173, he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II.
The son of the late C.L. and Ola Jones, he was preceded in death by his sister, Pauline Stewart and brother, Philip Jones.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Beth Ammons Jones; daughter and son-in-law, Ray Ann and Don McCord of Eagleville; sons and daughters-in-law, Ken and Nancy Jones of McMinnville, Wayne and Teresa Jones of Murfreesboro; and seven grandchildren, Joel and Keith McCord, Adam, Nick, Jamisen, Zachary and Blake Jones.
Services were held Monday at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel with Lynwood Mathis officiating. Burial followed at Woodlawn Cemetery in Nashville.
McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Sept. 24, 2003
Erma Christine Cowan, 79
Morrison resident and Smith County native Erma Christine Cowan, 79, died Sept. 21 at NHC Healthcare after an extended illness.
A homemaker and a member of Cedar Point Methodist Church, she was the daughter of Joe Will and Lovie Maie Lankford Courtney; and was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver B. Cowan in 1970.
She is survived by son, Billy Joe Cowan of McMinnville; daughter and son-in-law, Bianne and John Pennington of McMinnville; granddaughters, Regenia Rovsek and Katrenia Thompson, both of Atlanta, Ga.; and sister, Margaret Good of Dayton, Ohio.
Services were held Tuesday at High’s Chapel with Jerry Smith officiating. Burial followed at Whorton Springs Cemetery in DeKalb County.
High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Sept. 24, 2003
Mildred Chambers Stubblefield, 76
Luxora, Ark., resident Mildred Chambers Stubblefield, 76, died Sept. 20 at Regional Medical Center in Memphis.
A retired employee of Blytheville school system and a current instructor of the GED program at Northeastern College of Blytheville, she was a member of the Blytheville Book Club, the Retired Teachers Association, and Luxora Church of Christ.
The daughter of the late William and Evla Mae Riggs Chambers, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin P. Stubblefield.
She is survived by sons, Stephen C. Stubblefield of Viola, Scott Stubblefield of Jonesboro, Ark., and Kent Stubblefield of St. Louis, Mo.; sister, Kay Brewer of Pauls Valley, Okla.; and six grandchildren.
Services were held Tuesday at Cobb Funeral Home Chapel with Tim Wooldridge and J.B. Sheofee officiating. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. today at Viola Cemetery with Kirk Brothers and Kevin Deason officiating. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials go to McMinnville Central Church of Christ Retirement Fund.
Information courtesy of High Funeral Home.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Sept. 24, 2003
Elizabeth Louise Womack, 86
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Elizabeth Louise Womack, 86, died Sept. 22 at NHC Heathcare after an extended illness.
A homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Charlie and Ella Mae Higginbotham Conlin; and was preceded in death by her husband, George Everett Womack in 2001.
She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Conlin and Sara Womack of Davidson, N.C.; grandson, Kenneth Lee Womack of Charlotte, N.C.; granddaughter, Connie Lambert of Baton Rouge, La.; and great-granddaughter, Lauren Kate Lambert of Baton Rouge, La.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Mt. View Cemetery with Fred Bueto officiating. Visitation will be held at the cemetery at time of service. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2225 North Michigan Avenue Suite 1700, Chicago, Ill. 60601-7633.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Sept. 24, 2003
Noah Woodlee, 91
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Noah Woodlee, 91, died Sept. 20 at his home after an extended illness.
A retired farmer and bus driver and a member of Hebron Church of Christ, he served his county in the U.S. Army during World War II.
The son of Charles Leslie and Lela Curtis Woodlee, he was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Audrey Northcutt in May. He is survived by several cousins, special neighbors and friends.
Services were held Monday at High’s Chapel with Chris Perry officiating. Burial followed at Armstrong Cemetery.
High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Sept. 24, 2003
Willy G. Young, 70
Rock Island resident and DeKalb County native Willy G. Young, 70, died Sept. 21 at Alvin C. York V.A. Medical Center after an extended illness.
A environmentalist with the state of Tennessee and a member of the Methodist Church, he was the son of Henry and Myrtle Jones Young; and was preceded in death by brother, Marvin Young, and sister, Betty Jean Young.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian Young; son and daughter-in-law, Willy Ray and Rita Young of Smithville; daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Larry Walls of Rock Island; grandsons, Chuck and Kris Walls of Rock Island; granddaughter, Tiffany Young of Smithville; sisters, Maurine Gillette of Smithville and Juanita Donelson of Dibrell; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Barbara Young, Jimmy and Marlene Young, all of Dibrell, Gerald and Lee Young of Florida; several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Tuesday at High’s Chapel with Joey Spicer officiating. Burial followed at Old Bybee Cemetery.
High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Sept. 24, 2003
Charles McBride
Services for Charles McBride of Tullahoma will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Tullahoma Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Tullahoma Funeral Home.
A pharmacist in Tullahoma with relatives locally, McBride died Monday in St. Louis. Additional obituary information will be available in Friday’s edition.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Sept. 24, 2003