Obituary Report for June 22, 2003
McMinnville resident and Rutherford County native Chase Morton, 16, died June 19 at Manchester Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Hillsboro Road.
A student at Warren County High School, he attended Oakland Church of Christ and Pioneer Baptist Church.
He is survived by mother and stepfather, Teresa and Joey Humphrey of McMinnville; father and stepmother, Randy and Cindy Morton of McMinnville; brother, Brandon Morton of McMinnville; stepsisters, Krystal Rogers and Brandi Humphrey of McMinnville; maternal grandfather, Hubert Lewis of McMinnville; paternal grandparents, Gary and Eva Lois Brady of McMinnville; paternal great-grandparents, Pete and Frances Turner of McMinnville; special friend, Lauren Lanier; several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Melba Lewis; and paternal grandfather, David Morton.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at High’s Chapel with John Thompson and Bob Deason officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service today at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 22, 2003
John Thomas Harris, 75
McMinnville resident and Jackson County native John Thomas Harris, 75, died June 20 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center after an extended illness.
A retired mill worker and carpenter with BRC and a member of Rolling Acres Brethren in Christ Church, he was the son of the late Willie and Gallie Jones Harris; and was preceded in death by brothers, Noah, Wesley and Bill Harris; and sisters, Mary Jane Corley and Lucinda Brown.
He is survived by his wife, Lillie Mae Harris; children, Phyllis and Walter Lance of Centertown, Tommy Harris and companion, Pam Bullard of McMinnville, Nancy and Tim Oatsvall of Rockvale; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services will be held at 3 p.m. today at High’s Chapel with Roger McCann and Ralph Tucker officiating. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service today at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 22, 2003
Mai Malone, 83
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Mai Malone, 83, died June 20 at her home after a three-year illness.
A library worker at Magness Memorial Library and a member of East End Church of Christ, she was the daughter of Claude Solomon and Hallie Annie Templeton Boren; and was preceded in death by sister, Lucille Miller.
She is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Peggy Malone, Douglas and Crystal Malone, all of McMinnville; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and J.R. Akers, Sepal and Charles Talley, all of McMinnville; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Cantrell of McMinnville; and brother-in-law, Beryl Malone of Michigan.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. today at High’s Chapel with James Boyd officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service today at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 22, 2003
Odell McReynolds, 90
McMinnville resident and DeKalb County native Odell McReynolds, 90, died June 19 at Raintree Manor after an extended illness.
A retired domestic worker and a member of Clark United Methodist Church, she was the daughter of Jim and Josie Whitley Huddleston and is survived by several cousins.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Leesburg Cemetery with Willie Cameron officiating. Visitation begins today at 3 p.m. at High’s.
High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 22, 2003