Otis LaTane Burgess, 79

A retired cosmetologist, he was a member of the Methodist Church and was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Oma Burch McGinnis Burgess.

He is survived by son and daughter-in-law John and Susan Whitt of Kentucky, granddaughter Allyson Whitt of Colorado, stepmother Pat Parsley of Smithville, and stepsister and her spouse Frances and Paul Elkins of Memphis.

Funeral services will be announced at a later date.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) May 10, 2006