Obituary Report for Sunday, April 20, 2003
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Fred Morford Thomas, 62, died April 17 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness.
A construction worker with Charles Bates Roofing Company and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of John (Abe) Leonard Thomas of McMinnville and Ina Pauline Northcutt Thomas.
He is survived by his former wife, Birda Thomas of McMinnville; daughters and son-in-law, Gina Thomas Ekpenike of McMinnville, Tonya Thomas of Murfreesboro, Deborah and Donald Jennings of Memphis; granddaughters, Toshia Thomas of McMinnville, Tamra Thomas of Nashville, Britnei Thomas of Murfreesboro, Derricka Fox and Donneisha Jennings, both of Memphis; four great-grandchildren, brother, Harold Thomas of McMinnville; sisters, Evie Northcutt of Tullahoma and Henrietta Lusk of McMinnville; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Services were held Saturday at High’s Chapel with Eugene Wilkerson officiating. Burial followed at Corinth Cemetery.
High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 20, 2003
Barbara McGee Denton, 62
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Barbara McGee Denton, 62, died April 17 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness.
A secretary with McMinnville Police Department and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of William and Gladys Wooten McGee and was preceded in death by her husband, Winston Denton.
She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Randy Morton of McMinnville; son, Barry Simmons of Nashville; granddaughter, Krystal Rogers of McMinnville; step-grandsons, Brandon and Chase Morton of McMinnville; brother and sisters-in-law, Clark and Marilyn McGee, and Ruth McGee of McMinnville.
Services were held Saturday at High’s Chapel with Nestor Stewart officiating. Burial followed at Shellsford Cemetery.
High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 20, 2003
Dennis Robert DeBoard, 51
Spencer resident and Pikeville native Dennis Robert DeBoard, 51, died unexpectedly April 16 at North Park Hospital in Chattanooga.
An employee of Sequoyah TVA plant and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Raymond and Georgia Hurd DeBoard.
He is survived by his wife, Delaine Bouldin DeBoard; son, Brett Jamison DeBoard of Spencer; brothers, Haskell DeBoard of Memphis, Donnie and Hollis DeBoard, both of Pikeville; sister, Brenda Lewis of Chattanooga; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at High’s Chapel with Billy Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Shockley Cemetery in Van Buren County. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and 8 a.m. until time of service Monday at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 20, 2003
Ramona Rios Flores, 71
McMinnville resident and Luling, Texas native Ramona Rios Flores, 71, died April 19 at her home.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of Pedro and Isaura Rios; and was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Flores.
She is survived by sons, Juan Flores of Texas, Jessie, David, Robert and Gilbert Flores, all of McMinnville, and Ruby Flores of California; daughters, Rita Ruiz of Texas, Yolanda Sanders and Gloria Armstrong, both of McMinnville and Linda Beechum of Smithville; 36 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and sister, Rosa Mecardo of Texas.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at High’s Chapel with burial following at Bethel Cemetery in DeKalb County. Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. today and 10 a.m. until time of service Monday at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 20, 2003
Helen Margaret Simmons Turner, 72
New Port Richey, Fla., resident and Warren County native Helen Margaret Simmons Turner, 72, died April 17 in New Port Richey after a five-month illness.
A homemaker and a member of Madison Street Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Louise Simmons and was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Elmer Turner.
She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Melonie Turner of McMinnville, Phil and Georgeanna Turner of Florida; daughters , Emma Lou Turner and Teresa Turner, both of New Port Richey; brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl and Pat Simmons, Wayne and Arla Simmons, all of McMinnville; sister and brother-in-law, Faye and Bill Lusk of McMinnville; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and seven step-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Chapel with Carl Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 8 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at Love-Cantrell & Cope.
Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 20, 2003
Jo Ann King White
Estill Springs resident and Madisonville native Jo Ann King White died April 17 at Coffee County Medical Center.
A member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl King; and was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel White.
She is survived by daughters, Libby Opell of Terre Haute, Ind., and Theresa Anthony of Estill Springs; sister, Tommie L. McCarl of Estill Springs; brother, Carl David King of Fairbanks, Alaska; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held at 5 p.m. Monday at Woodfin Funeral Home Chapel in Murfreesboro with burial following at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Roane County.
Woodfin Funeral Home of Murfreesboro is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 20, 2003