Obituary Report for February 5, 2003
Manuel Harold Madewell Jr., 30
McMinnville resident and Tampa, Fla., native Manuel Harold Madewell Jr., 30, died Feb. 3 at his home after a nine-month illness.
A supervisor in the paint shop at Calsonic and member of Locust Street Church of God, he was preceded in death by his grandfather, Johnny Madewell.
He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Davis Madewell of McMinnville; daughter, Olivia Madewell of McMinnville; his parents, Sandra Madewell and Manuel Harold Sr. of McMinnville; brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Christi Madewell of McMinnville; brother and sisters, Duane Madewell, Shanna Duggin and Sandra Madewell, all of McMinnville; grandparents, Rilla Madewell of McMinnville, Shirley and Ernest Chaple of Tampa, Fla.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Locust Street Church of God with Roland Sharpe and Jerry Feathers officiating. Burial will follow at Hills Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at High’s. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 5, 2003
Bertie Gannon, 100
Spencer resident and Melder, La., native Bertie Gannon, 100, died Feb. 3 at her home after a one-and-half-year illness.
A telephone operator and a member of Spencer First Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Jackson and Beulah Mae Powell Squires; and was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard B. Rhame; and second husband, Paul Gannon.
She is survived by daughter, Lela Mae Baker of Spencer; son and daughter-in-law, Glenevear K. and Essie Rhame of Lake Charles, La.; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Spencer Chapel with Billy Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Town Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today and will be held from 8 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the Spencer Chapel.
Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Spencer Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 5, 2003
Essie Mae Haley, 84
Woodbury resident and Warren County native Essie Mae Haley, 84, died Feb. 3 at her home.
A homemaker and a member of Centertown Methodist Church, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Eugene Haley; and parents, Jet and Dolly Bailey Masey.
She is survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Leo and Louise Haley of Woodbury, and Paul Haley; daughters and son-in-law, Sandra Miller of Woodbury, Norma Jean Dunn, Joyce and Willie Gann of Sparta; sister, Oma Lee Holder of Centertown; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Haley and Wade Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at Blues Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held until time of service today at Smith Funeral Home.
Smith Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 5, 2003
Roy Kenneth Roberts, 79
McMinnville resident and Van Buren County native Roy Kenneth Roberts, 79, died Feb. 4 at Raintree Manor after an extended illness.
A factory worker and a member of St. Sinai Baptist Church, he was the son of William Elisha and Hallie Bouldin Roberts.
He is survived by brothers, L.C. and Connie David Roberts of McMinnville; sisters, Mary Shelton of Painesville, Ohio, Willie Martin, Shirley Adcock and Brenda Myers, all of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at High’s Chapel with burial following at Smyrna Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until time of service Thursday at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 5, 2003
Jolene Summers, 87
Yorktown, Ind., resident and Warren County native Jolene Summers, 87, died Feb. 3 at Waters of Yorktown Health Care in Yorktown, Ind., after an extended illness.
A homemaker and a member of Town Acres Church of Christ, she was the daughter of Joe Shirley and Harriett Gannon; and was preceded in death by her husband, J. Gwyn Summers in 1987; sons, James G. and Lewis C. Summers; six sisters and two brothers.
She is survived by son, Damon Summers of Yorktown, Ind.; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Trousdale Church of Christ with Waymon Summers officiating. Burial will follow at Trousdale Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. today at High’s and one hour prior to service at the church Thursday.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 5, 2003
Estel (Scotty) Ray Scott, 82
McMinnville resident and White County native Estel (Scotty) Ray Scott, 82, died Feb. 3 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville after a three-day illness.
Retired from the U.S. Army, he was a member of VFW Post 5064, the Masonic Lodge, O.E.S., Senior Friends, a life member of the Army-Navy Lodge in Virginia, a Red Cross volunteer and a member of Morrison First Baptist Church.
The son of the late Nathaniel and Nancy Boudon Scott, he was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister.
He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Hale Scott of McMinnville; his previous wife, Betty Louise Eaton Scott of Colorado; son and daughter-in-law, Garen and Bobbie Scott of McMinnville; daughters, Cheryl Priest and Dawna Clark, both of Colorado; stepdaughter, Janet Geeck of Michigan; stepsons, Robert, Gerald and Michael Geeck, all of Michigan; grandchildren, Bobby Wayne (Lou-Shawna) Scott of McMinnville, Bryan Priest, Melissa Lillard, Kevin Clark and Stephanie Clark, all of Colorado; five great-grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, sisters, Ovalee Wiser of McMinnville, Pearl Wood of Walling and Lourene Campbell of South Carolina; and sisters-in-law, Mary Scott of McMinnville and Louise Scott of South Carolina.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Chapel with Nathan Wilkerson officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory with military graveside rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. today, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until time of service Friday at Love-Cantrell & Cope.
Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 5, 2003
Wayne Douglas Sims, 56
McMinnville resident and Grundy County native Wayne Douglas Sims, 56, died Feb. 4 at River Park Hospital after a three-year illness.
A machine operator with Burroughs-Ross-Colville and a member of Antioch Baptist Church, he was preceded in death by son, Jerry Sims.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Pease Sims; son, Michael Sims of McMinnville; daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and Ricky Cagle, Kimberly and Paul Butcher, all of McMinnville; mother, Eunice Sims of McMinnville; 13 grandchildren, brothers, Bill and Tommy Sims of McMinnville, and John Sims of Cookeville; and sister, Mary Hill of McMinnville.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at High’s Chapel with Ricky Hawkins and Wayne Lane officiating. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Grundy County. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until time of service Thursday at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 5, 2003
James Carlton Anderson, 66
McMinnville resident and Warren County native James Carlton Anderson, 66, died Feb. 1 at his home.
A retired master sergeant with the U.S. Army where he served his country in the Vietnam War, he was a parachutist and instructor for the Army Ranger Training Academy and served three tours of duty in Vietnam where he earned many commendations and medals including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was a member of the Baptist Church.
The son of the late Ira H. and Amanda Dyllus McVey Anderson, he was preceded in death by brothers, Bobby C. and William L. (Bill) Anderson.
He is survived by sisters, Linda A. Scott of McMinnville; Freddie Ray Anderson Sr. of Astatula, Fla.; daughters of his late friend and companion Betty Jo Butcher Burn, Brenda Hicks of McMinnville and Patsy Gaddy of South Carolina; nephews, Robert Anderson of Doyle, Freddy Ray Anderson Jr., and James D. Anderson, both of Florida and Greg Scott of Rock Island; niece, Rachel Hillis of McMinnville; uncle, Kelly McVey Sr.; aunt, Ruth McVey; and Ms. Burn’s children, Russell, Melissa, Ben and Cheyenne and several cousins.
Services were held Monday at High’s Chapel with Carl Gene Crawford and Joe Ware officiating. Burial followed at New Union Cemetery on Highway 30 with military graveside rites by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173.
High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 5, 2003
Janice Mae Cox, 63
McMinnville resident and St. Joseph County, Ind., native Janice Mae Cox, 63, died unexpectedly Feb. 2 at Centennial Medical Center.
A homemaker and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Marshal and Frances Iris Moore Eagen; and was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Thomas Cox in 1999.
She is survived by sister, Mary F. Horn Knauer of Austin, Texas; nephews, Duane, Charles and Fred M. Horn, all of Austin, Texas, and Edward Horn of Michigan; niece, Joan Corey of Chattanooga; four great-nieces and seven great-nephews; and uncle, Donald Eagen of Elkhart, Ind.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at High’s Chapel with Phillip Rowland officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until time of service Thursday at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 5, 2003
Ada Gertrude Leverett, 81
McMinnville resident Ada Gertrude Leverett, 81, died Jan. 31 at NHC Healthcare after an extended illness.
A retired inspector with Rockford Textile Company and a member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of George Washington and Fannie Brown Leath; and was preceded in death by son, Billy Leverett; grandson, Doyle Leverett; and great-grandson, T.J. Burks.
She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Tina Leverett, Charles and Frankie Leverett, all of McMinnville; daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Charles Anderson, Carol Estes, Jo Ann Hudson, and Bobbye McCormick, all of McMinnville; 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, four foster children, sister, Emma Honeycutt of McMinnville; several nieces and nephews.
Services were held Sunday at High’s Chapel with Billy Nunley officiating. Burial followed at Mt. View Cemetery.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 5, 2003
Charles Eugene Peppers Sr., 74
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Charles Eugene Peppers Sr., 74, died Feb. 2 at Cornelia House Nursing Home after an extended illness.
A machine operator with Dezurik and a member of the Church of Christ, he served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.
The son of Raleigh and Nannie Martin Peppers, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janie Lois Martin Peppers; and son, James Peppers.
He is survived by son Charles Peppers Jr. of McMinnville; daughters, Tina Martin of McMinnville and Vivian Thomas of Killeen, Texas; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; brothers, Robert Peppers of Cleveland, Ohio and Raleigh Peppers of Oakland, Calif.
Services were held Tuesday at High’s Chapel with Phillip Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Martin Charge Cemetery with military graveside rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 5, 2003
Frances Richardson, 93
Frances Richardson, 93, died Jan. 31.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Issac Richardson and daughter, Patricia Moody.
She is survived by daughter, Mary Jane Adcock of McMinnville; sisters, Maude Tyson of Gallatin and Beula Holtz of Pomona, Calif.; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Monday at Woodlawn Memorial Park.
Woodlawn Funeral Home of Nashville was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 5, 2003
Joe Darrell Simmons, 42
Spencer resident and native Joe Darrell Simmons, 42, died Jan. 31 after an extended illness.
A dozer operator and a member of Hill Road Baptist Church, he was the son of Anna Mae Simmons of Spencer and the late Joe Paul Simmons.
He is survived by his wife, Jessie A. Simmons; son, Joe Derick Simmons; stepdaughter, Tracy Bouldin of Dunlap; grandchildren, Lakelinn, Loralie, Peyton and Haydon; brothers, A.C., Donnie, Rickey and Eric Simmons, all of Spencer; sisters, Wanda Crouch of McMinnville, Linda Pettit, Karen Moffitt and Sandy Measles, all of Spencer; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Spencer Chapel with Tim Judd and Freddie Harding officiating. Burial will follow at Sodom Cemetery. 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.) Feb. 5, 2003
Beatrice Yates, 81
Baker Mountain resident and Van Buren County native Beatrice Yates, 81, died Feb. 2 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness.
A homemaker and a member of Cumberland Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Sarah Frances Delong Pack; and was preceded in death by her first husband, Titus Sullivan; sisters, Lyla Sullivan, Laura Rigsby, Sallie Rigsby, Hallie Rigsby and Roshie Hale; and brother, George Pack.
She is survived by her husband, Radford B. Yates; daughter Kathy Yates of Spencer; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Brady Smith of Spencer; sons and daughters-in-law, Dolan and Dorothy Sullivan, Jimmy R. and Betty K. Yates, all of McMinnville; sister, Edna Sullivan of Spencer; grandchildren, Charm Sullivan Greene, Tammy Smith Deweese, Benita Yates Byars and Greg Yates; great-grandchildren, Justin Greene, Jaylon Greene, Morgan Deweese, Cody Byars, Courtney Byars and Lindsey Spain; step-grandchildren, Sherry Ferguson and Tammy Baldwin; and step-great-grandchild, Sarah Ferguson.
Services were held Tuesday at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel with Dennis Deweese officiating. Burial followed at Long Cemetery.
McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 5, 2003
Thomas Clifton Ford, 87
Thomas Clifton Ford, 87, died Feb. 2 at Stones River Hospital.
A retired truck driver for Batesville Casket Company and a member of Elkins Church of Christ, he was preceded in death by brothers, Robert, Charlie, Joe and Jim B. Ford.
He is survived by his wife, Susie Mae Wilcher Ford; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Willene Ford of Ivy Bluff; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Lannie Pope of Woodbury; sisters, Pearl Turner of Smithville and Mae Campbell of Pocahontas, Ark.; grandchildren, Mark and Michael Ford, Susan Pope Nokes and Carla Pope and four great-grandchildren.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 5, 2003
Laura B. Durham, 95
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Laura B. Durham, 95, died Jan. 29 at NHC Healthcare after an extended illness.
A homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of T.L. and Minnesota Elrod Burkett; and was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Murry Durham in 1957; and sons, Jesse Mack and Mary Joyce Durham.
She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Harold L. and Frances Durham of Nashville, Aaron L. and Kay Durham of McMinnville, Anthony D. and Danette Durham of Knoxville; six grandchildren and their spouses, Laura and David Duncan of Nashville, Brad and Ann Durham of McMinnville, Jennifer Lee Durham of Pasadena, Calif., Julie Anne Durham of Boulder, Colo., David and Melody Durham of Knoxville, Amy and Patrick Riley of Dallas, Texas; step-granddaughter and her spouse, Kami and Tony Smith of McMinnville; one great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren.
Services were held Saturday at High’s Chapel with Eben Gilbert and Paul Roberts officiating. Burial followed at Mt. View Cemetery.
High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 5, 2003