Obituary Report for July 21, 2002

Jerry Dillard Bennett, 56
McMinnville resident and Jackson County native Jerry Dillard Bennett, 56, died July 18 at River Park Hospital from injuries sustained in an accident.

An equipment operator with the Warren County Highway Department and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War, he was the son of Lewis and Katherine Slatton Bennett.

He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy and Sherry Bennett of Alpharetta, Ga.; grandchildren, Dutch, Sadie and Bryce Damico, of Orlando, Fla.; brothers, sister and spouses, Thurman and Hazel Bennett, Marjorie and Eddie Pack, and Ray Bennett, all of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews.

Services were held Saturday at High’s Chapel with L.D. Willis, Lynwood Mathis and Thurman Bennett officiating. Burial followed at Hurricane Cemetery in Gainesboro with military graveside rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Memorial donations may be made to the Bible Call Program at East End Church of Christ.

High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) July 21, 2002

Alma Sue Hurst Hollingsworth, 59
Cummingsville community resident and Rhea County native Alma Sue Hurst Hollingsworth, 59, died July 19 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after an extended illness.

A homemaker, she attended Cummingsville United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late James Albert and Eleanor Dunn Hurst; and was preceded in death by sister, Virginia Wilson; and brother, Ivan Hurst.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Hollingsworth; son, Donald Keith Hollingsworth of Spencer; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Brent Jones of McMinnville; sisters, Rohena Blankenship and Juanita Simmons, both of Pikeville, Camellia Holt, Wanda Bean and Shirley Hurst, all of Cookeville; brothers, Charles Hurst of Owosso, Mich., and Lonnie Hurst of Pikeville; several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home with Kenneth Clayton officiating. Burial will follow at Hodges Cemetery. Visitation will be held form 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until time of service Monday at Love-Cantrell & Cope.

Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) July 21, 2002

Rebecca Woodlee Kirby, 77
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Rebecca Woodlee Kirby, 77, died July 19 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville after an extended illness.

A homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of Osmond C. and Carrie McGregor Woodlee Sr.; and was preceded in death by her husband, Edmond Blocher (E.B.) Kirby in 1979; and brother, Mack Woodlee.

She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Clyde E. and Lori Kirby of McMinnville; daughters and son-in-law, Martha Kirby, Sue and James B. Smith, all of McMinnville; grandchildren, Janey, Becky, Sandy, Brent and Trent Smith, Brandon and Ashley Kirby; brothers, O.C. Woodlee Jr., Leird Woodlee and E.K. Woodlee, all of McMinnville.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at High’s Chapel with Kirk Brothers and Chris Perry officiating. Burial will follow at Armstrong Cemetery.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) July 21, 2002

Thomas F. Rogers, 84
Spencer resident and Van Buren County native Thomas F. Rogers, 84, died July 19 at Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga after a one-week illness.

A retired Van Buren County educator, a member of First Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge, VFW, American Legion and Teacher’s Association, he served his country in World War II.

The son of the late W.B. and Georgie Kell Rogers, he is survived by his wife, Velma Seals Rogers; son, Daniel Rogers of Spencer; daughter, Bonnie Adcock of Spencer; brother, C.B. Rogers of Spencer; sister, Katy Mixon of McMinnville; grandchildren, Lesa Guy, Jimmy Adcock, Jessica Rogers and Lana Rogers; great-grandchildren, Karla Shockley, Keri Shockley, Cameron Adcock and Mariah Dowell; and great-great-grandson, Tyler Julian. He was preceded in death by sons, Tommy and John Benton Rogers; grandson, John Thomas Rogers; and brother, Karl Rogers.

Services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Spencer Chapel with Jim McCord officiating. Burial will follow at Town Cemetery with military graveside rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until time of service today at the Spencer Chapel.

Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Spencer Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) July 21, 2002

Jon Patrick Wells, 30
McMinnville resident Jon Patrick Well, 30, died July 20 at his home.

A production manager with Farm Hous Foods, he was the son of Hershell and Judy Well of Amory, Ms.

He is survived by his wife, Chandra Griffith Wells; brothers and sisters-in-law, Nikkyle and Nannette Wells of Gallatin and Jaceon Wells of Oxford, Ms.; paternal grandparents, Jack and Ovie Wells of Amory; maternal grandfather, Charles Tate of Amory; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Bill and Sandra Griffith of McMinnville; sister-in-law, Dana Griffith of Cookeville; special aunts and uncle, Frances Holcomb of McMinnville, Marjorie Byars of McMinnville, Carolyn and Jimmy Farmer of Memphis. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, John H. Nash and Mavis Nash Tate.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at High’s Chapel with Comer Mullican and Kirk Brothers officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until time of service Monday at High’s.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) July 21, 2002