ANDERSON, Marvin H. "Moe" - Morrison, TN resident and Coffee County, TN native Marvin H. "Moe" Anderson, age 67, was born July 21, 1943 and died July 24, 2010 at his residence following a five-month illness.  A supervisor with Pajama Corporation of America, he was the son of the late Porter Anderson, Sr. and Lydia Stacey Pelham   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-father, Dorsey Pelham;  five brothers, Owen, Porter Jr., Earl, Cody and Wayne Anderson and sister, Juanita Barnes.  He was married August 30, 1965 to Sue Wood Anderson of Morrison, TN.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Johnny Lynn and Donna Anderson of McMinnville;  two grandchildren, Jonathan Anderson and Jarah Anderson both of McMinnville;  four sisters and brothers-in-law, Ann and Bud Bell of Manchester, TN, Shirley and Archie Driver of McMinnville, Sue and Benny Faircloth of Springfield, TN and Jean McInturf of Summitville, TN;  brother, Leighton Anderson of Tullahoma, TN;  twin brother and sister-in-law, Marlin and Brenda Anderson of Summitville, TN and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2010 in High's Chapel with Bro. Gene Green officiating.  Burial followed in the Gardens of Memory.

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ATNIP, Billie Austin - McMinnville resident and Warren County native Billie Austin Atnip, age 83, was born July 17, 1927 and died August 26, 2010 at NHC Healthcare McMinnville following an extended illness.  A retired mechanic with Pacific Inner Mountain Express and United States Army veteran of WWII and Korea, he was the son of the late Herman T. and Nanny Crim Atnip.  He was a member of the VFW Post 5064, American Legion Post 173 and Live Oak Masonic Lodge in Oakland, CA.  He was married to Elizabeth Daphine Bell Atnip who preceded him in death November 26, 2005.  He is survived by one daughter, Chris Atnip of McMinnville;  son, Jim Atnip of McMinnville;  two sisters, Hattie Bard of Pennsylvania and Virginia Martin of California;  two sisters-in-law, Juanita Copeland and Sheila Bell both of McMinnville;  several nieces, nephews and cousins and special friend, Carolyn Barnhill of McMinnville.  A graveside service and interment was held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 30, 2010 at Gardens of Memory with Tommy Lusk officiating.  Full military honors were administered by the VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173 as well as Masonic Graveside Rites by Warren Masonic Lodge #125 F&AM.  Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society c/o High's. 

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BARNES, Paul Oldham - McMinnville resident and Warren County native Paul Oldham Barnes, age 77, was born April 18, 1933 and died August 19, 2010 at his residence following an extended illness.  The owner of B&P Lamp Supply and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Lawson and Pauline VanHooser Barnes.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Barnes.  He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Barry and Debbie Barnes and Paul Michael and Lesa Barnes both of McMinnville;  four grandchildren, Laura Beth Gheesling of Ocoee, TN, Michael Barnes of McMinnville, Grace Martin of Knoxville, TN and Nada Jacobs of Manhatten, KS;  great-grandchildren, Nathan Barnes and Eli Barnes and the mother of his children, Ann Barnes.  Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 21, 2010 in High's Chapel with Andy Gay officiating.  Burial followed in the Mt. View Cemetery.

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BATES, Clarence Edward "Eddie" - McMinnville resident and Warren County native Clarence Edward "Eddie" Bates, age 77, was born June 29, 1933 and died July 26, 2010 at River Park Hospital following an extended illness.  A logger and nurseryman, he was the son of the late Clarence Edward and Edna Pearl Scott Bates.  He was married August 17, 1951 to Della Agnes Hale Bates who preceded him in death.  He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Tony Moore and Juan and Randall Milstead both of McMinnville;  four grandchildren, Ryan Moore, Benji Taylor, Lynde Bond and Denae Green;  eight great-grandchildren, Allison Bond, Fletcher Moore, Dylan Bond, Natalie Green, Tru Moore, Ella Bond, Dillard Taylor and Presley Green;  three sisters, Barbara Gillentine and Christine Wimley both of McMinnville and Lillian Fults of Altamont, TN;  brother, Clifford Bates of McMinnville;  several nieces and nephews and special friend, Diane Campbell of McMinnville.  A graveside service and interment was held at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Smyrna Cemetery with Jackie Matheny officiating.

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CALDWELL, Gene - McMinnville resident and Warren County native Gene Caldwell, age 81, was born October 8, 1928 and died August 16, 2010 at River Park Hospital following a brief illness.  A retired construction worker and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Noah and Mary Redmon Caldwell.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Willie Ruth Elliott Caldwell and son, Ernie Caldwell.  He is survived by his wife, Rachel Murphy Caldwell of McMinnville;  nine children and their spouses, Ronnie and Joyce Caldwell, Terry Caldwell, Donnie and Claudia Caldwell, David Caldwell, Joe and Shelia Caldwell, Jay Caldwell, Jeff Caldwell and Carolyn and Steve Bernhardt all of McMinnville and Joan and Frank Booth of Oxford, MI;  daughter-in-law, Marie Caldwell of Missouri;  seven grandchildren and their spouses, Laurie and Billy DeLong, Carly and Daniel Bruce, Jesse Caldwell and Sabrina Caldwell all of McMinnville, Stephanie and Phillip Schepis of Gilbert, AZ, Julie and Ryan Jagoda of Casco, MI and Joseph Booth of Baghdad, Iraq;  step-grandchild, Hunter Bernhardt of McMinnville;  seven great-grandchildren, Tim DeLong, Ashley Rarick, Connor Bruce, Cora Bruce and Kenzie Bruce all of McMinnville, Anna Jagoda of Casco, MI and Ethan Schepis of Gilbert, AZ;  several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.  A graveside service and interment was held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Friendship Cemetery with Steve Breedlove and George Roberts officiating.

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COUCH, Gerald Ray - McMinnville resident and Warren County native Gerald Ray Couch, age 55, was born October 29, 1954 and died July 30, 2010 at River Park Hospital following a sudden illness.  A retired employee of Century Electric and member of Friendship The Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Alton and Minnie May Jones Couch.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and J.C. Couch.  He is survived by one brother, Larry Couch;  special friend, Tina King and aunt, Ruby Pennington all of McMinnville.  Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2010 in High's Chapel with Johnny Haston officiating.  Burial followed in the Mt. View Cemetery.

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DELONG, Margie Edna - Rock Island, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Margie Edna DeLong, age 84, was born October 27, 1925 and died July 24, 2010 at NHC Healthcare McMinnville following an extended illness.  A homemaker and member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Fred Clay and Gertie Bishop Moore.  She was married to Richard Leon DeLong who preceded her in death in 1993.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three children, Sue Lawson, Bobby DeLong and Betty Simmons.  She is survived by two sons, Charles DeLong of Rock Island, TN and Lee DeLong of Irving, TX;  nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren;  three sisters, Dorothy Palmer of Rock Island, TN, Gracie Lawson of the Centertown Community and Barbara Childress of Arlington, TX;  brother, Sammy Moore of Maryville, TN and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2010 in High's Chapel with Willard Ralph, Jr. officiating.  Burial followed in the Long Cemetery in Van Buren County, TN.

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DRAKE, IV, Silas Abraham "S.A." - McMinnville resident and Van Buren County, TN native Silas Abraham "S.A." Drake, IV was born April 24, 1919 and died July 30, 2010 at River Park Hospital following a short illness.  A food distributor with the Warren County School System and United States Army veteran of WWII and Korea, he was the son of the late Silas Abraham and Wavie Hash Drake, III.  Mr. Drake was a member of VFW Post 5064 where he served on the funeral honor guard for many years.  He was married to Ouida Margaret Henley Drake who preceded him in death in 1997.  In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Cora Sue Temple and son, Gary Dean Drake.  He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Silas and Marge Drake of McMinnville;  five grandchildren, Chris Temple and wife Tammy, Sherry Jones and Linda Bishop all of McMinnville, Johnny Drake of Virginia and Julie Cockrell of Smyrna, TN;  eight great-grandchildren;  brother, Bob Roberts of Van Buren County, TN;  sister, Loretta Wilson of Baxter, TN and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2010 in High's Chapel with Richard Haley officiating.  Burial followed in the Friendship Cemetery with full military honors administered by the VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173.

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FOX, Robbie Lee - McMinnville resident and Warren County native Robbie Lee Fox, age 71, was born March 28, 1939 and died August 17, 2010 at NHC Healthcare McMinnville following a lingering illness.  A retired employee of Oster Corporation and member of the Trousdale Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Edgar A. and Jessie L. Pepper Brown.  She was married to Raymond Lee Fox who preceded her in death in 1994.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Frances Brown and Betty Broom.  She is survived by one daughter, Jackie Fitts of McMinnville;  two sons and daughter-in-law, Allen Fox and Billy Ray and Lesia Fox both of McMinnville;  two grandsons, two granddaughters and five great-grandchildren;  brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Grady Dale Brown of Fayetteville, TN and two sisters and brother-in-law, Lois and Paul Dixson of McMinnville and Doris Balew of Dallas, TX.  Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Trousdale Church of Christ with Mike Ray officiating.  Burial followed in the Trousdale Cemetery.

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GRISSOM, John Caldwell - Belmont, MS resident (formerly of Rock Island, TN and Brentwood, TN) and Warren County native John Caldwell Grissom, age 65, was born November 12, 1944 and died August 12, 2010 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS following a sudden illness.  Mr. Grissom was the retired director of the Brentwood Water and Sewer Department and the son of the late George Burton and Clara Mae Caldwell Grissom.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Catherine Grissom and brother, George "Buzzy" Grissom, Jr.  He was married to Sandy Cagle Grissom of Belmont, MS.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Lisa Grissom of Charleston, TN;  step-daughter, Cindy Coggins of Belmont, MS;  step-granddaughters, Kendra Scruggs and Makalee Holland;  step-great-grandson, Nathan Scruggs;  sister and brother-in-law, Martha and Charles Wattenbarger of Charleston, TN;  brother and sister-in-law, Burton and Charlotte Grissom of Rock Island, TN;  nieces and their spouses, Stephanie and Listeth Hale of Rock Island, TN and Jammie and Steven Lowery of Quebeck, TN;  great-nieces and great-nephews, Emalee and Dillon Hale of Rock Island, TN and Ransom Lowery of Quebeck, TN and former spouse, Barbara Grissom of Rock Island, TN.  A graveside service and interment was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 16, 2010 at Friendship Cemetery.

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GUY, Seth - Doyle, TN resident and Warren County native Seth Guy, age 20, was born December 7, 1989 and died August 25, 2010 at White County Community Hospital in Sparta, TN following injuries sustained in an automobile accident.  A CNA at Life Care Center of Sparta, he was the son of Mary K. McCoy Guy of Doyle, TN and Wendell Guy of the Brockdale Community.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Jeannetta Guy;  maternal grandfather, William Lester McCoy and uncle, Walter Linn McCoy.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by one daughter, Brooklyn Paige Herring of Sparta, TN;  son, Bryson Lee Carter of Cookeville, TN;  two sisters and brother-in-law, Bridget and Barney Evans of Spencer, TN and Nakisha K. Guy of Doyle, TN;  brother and sister-in-law, Bobby Joe and Brandy Grissom of Spencer, TN;  paternal grandfather, H.C. Guy of Pikeville, TN;  maternal grandmother, Betty McCoy of Spencer, TN;  two nieces, Kylie Evans and Augusta Grissom both of Spencer, TN and several aunts and uncles.  Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 in High's Chapel with Elmer Blaylock and Haskel Myers officiating.  Burial will follow in the Long Cemetery in Van Buren County, TN.  Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday and 9:00 a.m. until time of service Saturday at High's. 

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HALE, Clay Franklin - McMinnville resident and Warren County native Clay Franklin Hale, age 76, was born October 22, 1933 and died August 19, 2010 at his residence.  A retired employee of McMinnville Concrete, he was the son of the late James John "Cooper" Hale and Mollie May Tallent Hale Brock.  He was married to Ida Virginia Merrell Hale who preceded him in death August 11, 2009.  In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Fred Oren Hale and Johnny Wayne Brock and sister, Betty Sue Breeding.  He is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Deborah Sue Thrower and Larry Stotts and Patricia Ann Lance Moore both of McMinnville;  brother, Oddie Ray Brock;  sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lota and Rodney Aho;  four grandchildren, Keith (Kimberly Tyler) Thrower, Gary (Trina Gould) Thrower, Michael Lance and Retha Lance (Clayton) Payne;  eight great-grandchildren;  step-mother, Elsie Hale of California;  half-brother, Doug Hale of California;  half-sister, Sue Hale of California and several great neighbors and friends.  A graveside service and interment was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Old Bybee Cemetery with Danny Hale officiating.

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HARDCASTLE, Patsy Murphy - McMinnville resident and Coffee County, TN native Patsy Murphy Hardcastle, age 86, was born March 22, 1924 and died August 8, 2010 at her residence following an extended illness.  A homemaker and member of the Central Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Julia Smartt Murphy, Sr.  She was married to Floyd Hardcastle, Sr. who preceded her in death.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Fred, Tom and Don Murphy and sister, Teenie  Ramsey.  She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Peggy Hardcastle and Betty and Tom Wood both of McMinnville;  son, Floyd Hardcastle, Jr. of McMinnville;  grandson, Adam Wood of McMinnville;  sisters-in-law, and brother-in-law, Jewell Murphy of Viola, TN, Virginia Murphy and Elsie Harris both of Manchester, TN and Dorothy Cook and Brown Hardcastle both of McMinnville and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral service was held at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 8, 2010 in High's Chapel with Julian Goodpaster officiating.  Burial followed in the Mt. View Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, Herald of Truth, Central Retirement Village or American Alzheimer's Association all c/o High's. 

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MADEWELL, Ora Lee - McMinnville resident and Warren County native Ora Lee Madewell, age 77, was born April 2, 1933 and died August 25, 2010 at her residence following a brief illness.  A retired employee of Genesco and Carrier and member of the Mt. Leo Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Wade and Annie Grace Boyd Madewell.  She is survived by one sister, Mary Dunlap of Townsend, TN;  nephews, Steve Dunlap of Emerald Island, NC, Mark Dunlap of Hillsborough, NC and Terry Madewell and Kevin Madewell both of Portland, TN;  nieces, Kim Norman of Powell, TN and Jan Womack of Goodlettsville, TN;  several cousins, great-nieces and great-nephews and special friend, Lola Griffith of McMinnville.  Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 in High's Chapel with Lane Dix officiating.  Burial followed in the Smyrna Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Meals On Wheels or Warren County Senior Center both c/o High's. 

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MCCLAIN, Mildred Hillis - Vervilla Community resident and Van Buren County, TN native Mildred Hillis McClain, age 85, was born June 23, 1925 and died August 25, 2010 at her residence following an extended illness.  A homemaker and member of the Pleasant Knoll Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late James Robert "Jim Bob" and Lena Hillis.  She was married June 15, 1946 to Clifford Franklin McClain who preceded her in death May 13, 2002.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by brother and sister-in-law, James Willard and Pauline Hillis and brother-in-law, Thomas H. Tolbert.  She is survived by one sister, Wilma Tolbert of Nashville, TN;  brother and sister-in-law, William Loyd and Dorothy Hillis of Fairborn, OH;  nieces and nephews, Richard and Faye McClain, Nancy and Steve Helton and Phillip and Fredia Reynolds all of Morrison, TN, Iona and David King and Frank and Sharon Reynolds both of McMinnville, Phyllis Reynolds of Calhoun, GA, Kay and George Thaxton of Viola, TN, Ann Womack of Manchester, TN,  Harrell and Gwen Tolbert of Smithville, TN, Tommy and Melissa Tolbert of Nashville, TN, Betty and Larry Underwood of Huber Heights, OH and Debbie Hillis of Fairborn, OH;  aunt, Elizabeth Hillis of the Rocky River Community;  several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.  Funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 in High's Chapel with Jerry Finney and Harrell Tolbert officiating.  Burial will follow in the Morrison Cemetery.  Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday and 9:00 a.m. until time of service Saturday at High's. 

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MCCORMICK, Carol Ruth Beechum - McMinnville resident and Benton County, TN native Carol Ruth Beechum McCormick, age 69, was born May 1, 1941 and died suddenly August 28, 2010 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.  A homemaker and member of Bethel Hill Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Benton and Manie Alsup Beechum.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, James "Jimmy" Beechum and sister, Joyce Mangrum.  She was married July 3, 1959 to Billy H. "Bill" McCormick of McMinnville.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children and their spouses, Kim and Eastland Broom, Kirk and Tracy McCormick and Kerrie Owens and friend, Dave Blodgett all of McMinnville;  six grandchildren and their spouses, Amy and Tommy Pollina, Kirby Broom, Macy Broom, Daniel and Dayron Owens, Kasey Owens and Morgan McCormick;  step-grandson, Eric Cantrell;  great-grandson, Locklan Cantrell;  two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerry and Linda Beechum and Don and Debra Beechum both of McMinnville;  sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Bobby Earls of Winchester, TN;  several nieces and nephews;  brother-in-law, Robert Mangrum of Lafayette, TN and sister-in-law, Carol Beechum of Camden, TN.  Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in High's Chapel with Jerry Smith, Tommy Lusk and John Padgett officiating.  Burial followed in the Gardens of Memory.

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MEEKS, Johnny Buford "Squeaky" - McMinnville resident and Grundy County, TN native Johnny Buford "Squeaky" Meeks, age 70, was born May 22, 1940 and died July 29, 2010 at NHC Healthcare McMinnville following an extended illness.  A retired truck driver with Sullens Transport, he was the son of the late John Edd and Eula Mae Meeks.  He was married to Nellie Morgan Meeks who preceded him in death December 24, 2007.  He is survived by one daughter, Johni Meeks of Nashville, TN;  two step-sons and step-daughter-in-law, Frank and Sandy Newby and Brayton Harris both of McMinnville;  step-daughter and her fiancé,  Kim Engleman and Rob Gross of Howard City, MI;  two grandsons, one granddaughter, one great-grandson and one great-granddaughter;  two sisters, Stella Marsh (Bob Garrison) of McMinnville and Barbara Chambers (Larry Mullens) of Nashville, TN;  several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2010 in High's Chapel with Willard Ralph, Jr. officiating.  Burial followed in the Gardens of Memory.

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MOSS, Lisa Carole Frazier - Burleson, TX resident and Warren County native Lisa Carole Frazier Moss, age 50, was born April 24, 1960 and died July 26, 2010 at her residence following an extended illness.  A member of the Highland Church of Christ in Ft. Worth, TX where she was the secretary, she was the daughter of Bill Frazier of McMinnville and Elizabeth Dickerson of Hillsboro, TN.  She was married to Robert Lee Moss of Burleson, TX.  In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Erica Leigh Moss of Lewisville, TX and Leah Carole and Daniel Kelly of Montgomery, AL;  expecting first grandchild;  step-mother, Karleen Frazier of McMinnville;  two brothers and sisters-in-law, Tony and Sherry Frazier of McMinnville and Kary and Kim Frazier of Altamont, TN and step-sister, Sonya Talerico of McMinnville.  Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 30, 2010 in High's Chapel with David O'Connell officiating.  Burial followed in the Gardens of Memory.

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NICHOLAS, Imogene Ruby - McMinnville resident and Ewing, VA native Imogene Ruby Nicholas, age 78, was born March 9, 1932 and died July 28, 2010 at River Park Hospital following a brief illness.  A retired employee of Oster Corporation and member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Grace Overton Brooks.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Pam Rankhorn;  two brothers, Virgil and James Brooks and two sisters, Josephine Thomas and Virgie Thomas.  She was married February 23, 2006 to Everett Nicholas of McMinnville.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by five children and their spouses, Kathy and Bobby Tyree of Morrison, TN, Jeana Boyd, Lori Dillingham and Kevin and Terry Cutts all of McMinnville and Melissa and Craig Thiele of Gainesboro, TN;  eighteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren;  two sisters, Irene Ingle of Meridian, MS and Betty Merritt of Lavergne, TN and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral service was held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2010 in High's Chapel with Rick Clouse officiating.  Burial followed in the Shellsford Cemetery.

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PERRY, Mary Alma - Frankfort, IL resident and Warren County native Mary Alma Perry, age 65, was born June 24, 1945 and died August 4, 2010 at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee, IL.  Mrs. Perry was a bookbinder, a member of the Baptist Church and the daughter of Mary Lucille Womack Perry of Cave City, AR and the late William Walker Perry.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Randal Perry and two sisters, Ethylene Lemons and Annetta Inman.  In addition to her mother, she is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Retha and Royce Ford of Batesville, AR and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.  Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, August 6, 2010 in High's Chapel with Royce Ford officiating.  Burial followed in the Shellsford Cemetery.

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SAIN, Jerry Frank - Manchester, TN resident and Coffee County, TN native Jerry Frank Sain, age 66, was born August 23, 1943 and died July 26, 2010 at Medical Center of Manchester in Manchester, TN following a sudden illness.  A retired route salesman with Mayfield Dairies and member of the Pleasant Knoll Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Frank Winton and Ruby Ramsey Sain.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Geneva Woodhurst.  He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Judy Sain of Sparta, TN and Troy and Kim Sain of Manchester, TN;  four grandchildren, Michael and Casey Sain of Sparta, TN and Shannon and Thomas Sain of Manchester, TN;  sister and brother-in-law, Betty Ann and Benton Womack of McMinnville and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2010 in High's Chapel.  Burial followed in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Coffee County, TN.

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SIMPSON, Doris Launa - Nashville, TN resident and Warren County native Doris Launa Simpson, age 77, was born March 26, 1933 and died August 9, 2010 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN following an extended illness.  A homemaker and member of the Glenwood Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Fulton and Emma Louella Bolt McBride.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Ed, Dewey and Johnny McBride and sister, Gladys Keel.  She is survived by one son, Johnny Simpson of Nashville, TN;  two sisters, Nan Ruth Cantrell of McMinnville and Lola Jane Stanton of Murfreesboro, TN and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 12, 2010 in High's Chapel with Tony Lawrence officiating.  Burial followed in the Liberty Cemetery.

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SLATTON, JR., J.C. - McMinnville resident and Warren County native J.C. Slatton, Jr., age 85, was born June 1, 1925 and died August 27, 2010 at River Park Hospital following an extended illness.  The retired owner of Woodbury Stone and member of the Central Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Julius C. and Rowena Cope Slatton.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Ruby Smith Bragg Slatton;  sister, Clydie Slatton;  step-sister, Rhea Boyd and step-brother, Tom Bragg.  He served his community as an elected commissioner of the Warren County Court from 1978-1986, was past president of the Tennessee Crushed Stone Association, served on executive committees of the Black Fox Boy Scout District, was director of Citizen State Bank, past member of Exchange Club and Rotary Club, director of Warren County Utility District, member of Southern Senior Golf Association and Volunteer State Senior Golf Association and served as director of McMinnville Country Club.  He was married January 16, 1954 to Flo Dunbar Slatton of McMinnville.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, J.C. "Jay" and Elbia Slatton, III of McMinnville;  daughter, Kathy Bonnin of Milwaukee, WI;  four grandchildren, Olivia Slatton, Yvonne Bonnin Krueger, Laurene Page Slatton and Valeria Slatton;  two great-grandchildren, Emma Mae and Grant Krueger;  sister, Virginia Hammer of McMinnville;  sister-in-law, Janie Bragg of McMinnville and nieces and nephews, Brenda Martin, Debbie Jacobs, Jay Bragg, Bee Patterson and McQuiddy Bragg.  A graveside service and interment was held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 29, 2010 at Mt. View Cemetery with James Vandiver officiating.  Memorial contributions may be made to Central Church of Christ Retirement Center or the charity of your choice.

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SNIDER, Emma Jewell - Rock Island, TN resident and Putnam County, TN native Emma Jewell Snider, age 87, was born September 15, 1922 and died August 25, 2010 at her residence following a lingering illness.  A beautician at Elizabeth's Beauty Shop and member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late "Ed" Ford Luther and Polly Ann Neal Edmond.  She was married to Charles Thomas Snider who preceded her in death during WWII in 1944.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, D.L. Snider and twelve siblings.  She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Miles and Elnora Snider of Rock Island, TN;  three grandchildren, Dianne Rizzotto, Renea Carty and Thomas Burton Snider all of Florida;  three great-grandsons, Jason Carty of Nashville, TN, Thomas Allen Snider of Rock Island, TN and Nicholas Rizzotto of Florida;  four great-great-grandchildren, Christian Rizzotto and Amara Rizzotto both of Florida and Jonathan Snider and Micah Snider both of Rock Island, TN and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 in High's Chapel with Roland Sharp officiating.  Burial followed in the Friendship Cemetery. 

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TURNER, William Colby - McMinnville resident and Warren County native William Colby Turner, age 19, was born December 21, 1990 and died July 23, 2010.  An employee of THC Molding in Waverly, TN, he was the son of Royce and Patricia Turner and Ronda Turner and Charles Wilcher both of McMinnville.  He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, F.W. "Bill" Turner and maternal grandfather, A.C. Simmons.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Cory and Andrea Turner of McMinnville;  two sisters and brother-in-law, Ashley and Ryan Hobbs and Autumn Turner both of McMinnville;  paternal grandmother, Betty Turner of McMinnville;  maternal grandmother, Remonia Porter of McMinnville;  aunt and uncle, Shirlene and Kermit Stiles of McMinnville and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Graveside memorial services were held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Smyrna Cemetery with Mike Steakley officiating.

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WILSON, Walter Eugene "Gene" - McMinnville resident and Overton County, TN native, Walter Eugene "Gene" Wilson, age 71 ,was born March 25, 1939 and died August 10, 2010 at River Park Hospital.  A former horse, mule and cattle trader and owner of Wilson Motors, he was the son of the late Richard Houston and Maudie Bell Bilbrey Wilson.  Mr. Wilson was a member of the Baptist Church.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, William O. Wilson, Martin "Pete" Wilson, Hack Wilson and Howard Wilson and two sisters, Velma Wilson and Austie Wilson.  He is survived by one son, Jason Wilson of McMinnville;  three sisters, Thula Kilgore, Betty Boyd and Delcie West all of McMinnville;  several nieces and nephews;  step-son, Greg Bray of McMinnville;  former wife, Doris Wilson of Sparta, TN and special friends, David Pendergraph, Buddy Pendergraph and Teddy and Vicky Alley all of McMinnville.  Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 14, 2010 in High's Chapel with Ray Skyles officiating.  Burial followed in the Mt. View Cemetery.

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WINNETT, Linda Margueritte - Nashville, TN resident and Davidson County, TN native Linda Margueritte Winnett, age 77, was born August 28, 1932 and died August 14, 2010 at Kindred Hospital in Louisville, KY following a brief illness.  A retired employee of Kmart and member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late David and Mary Hooks Gillem.  She was married July 14, 1956 to Oscar Alex Winnett, Jr. who preceded her in death.  She is survived by one son, John Winnett;  daughter, Lisa Darlene Morris and grandson Christopher Kevin Morris all of Nashville, TN and several nieces and nephews.   A graveside service and interment was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at Center Hill Cemetery in Cannon County, TN with Billy and Carol Cage officiating.

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WINTON, Woodrow - Morrison, TN resident and Grundy County, TN native Woodrow Winton, age 81, was born August 7, 1929 and died August 7, 2010 at Raintree Manor Nursing Home following a lingering illness.  A farmer and member of the Wesley Chapel Methodist Church, he was the son of the late R.C. and Minnie Gross Winton.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Maxine Bundy and Irene Scruggs and brother, Franklin Winton.  He was married December 7, 1957 to Peggy Rains Winton of the Hubbard's Cove Community.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Eddie Caldwell of Jasper, TN and Midge and Mike Henegar of the Pocahontas Community;  two step-daughters and step-son-in-law, Jammie Bass of the Hubbard's Cove Community and Debbie and Kevin Furgerson of League City, TX;  grandchildren, Steven Dyer and wife Adriene of Whitwell, TN and Michael Dyer of Sequatchie, TN, Michael Henegar and Matthew Henegar both of the Pocahontas Community;  six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August, 9, 2010 in High's Chapel with Kenneth Rains and Clayton Jones officiating.  Burial followed in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Coffee County, TN.

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YOUNG, Barbara Louise - Morrison, TN resident and Warren County native Barbara Louise Young, age 94, was born February 27, 1916 and died August 25, 2010 at NHC Healthcare McMinnville following an extended illness.  A homemaker and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Bell Gann Holt.  She was married to Raymond Eugene Young who preceded her in death February 16, 1990.  She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Gayle and Terry Steele;  two sons and daughter-in-law, Rayburn "Dean" Young and William "Bill" and Jo Ann Young;  two granddaughters and their spouses, Kimberley and Tommy Clarke and Karen and Tim Rados;  four other grandchildren, Taylor Walls, Emma Kate Clarke, Dominik Rados and Molly Rados;  three sisters, Rosie Bouldin, Helen Roberts and Earlene Vickers;  two brothers, Dillard Holt and Rayburn Holt;  several nieces and nephews and special friends, Angelia Stotts and children.  Funeral service was held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 28, 2010 in High's Chapel with Tim Long officiating.  Burial followed in the Liberty Cemetery.

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YOUNG, Charles A. Lindburg - McMinnville resident and DeKalb County, TN native Charles A. Lindburg Young, age 77, was born October 13, 1932 and died August 18, 2010 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN following a brief illness.  A former employee of the Warren County Highway Department and nursery worker, he was the son of the late Christopher Columbus and Cleo Luna Young.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Charity Stembridge and Nicki Young and two brothers, Leonard and John D. Young.  He was married July 8, 1963 to Hester Myers Young of McMinnville.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by seven children, Linda (Edward) Richardson of Rock Island, TN, Tommy (Melinda) Adams, Jean Young, Melinda Stembridge, Sherry Wellman (Paul White), Gloria Skinner and Jennifer Hayes all of McMinnville;  two step-sons, Darrell Myers of Hillsboro, TN and Bennie (Ella) Adams of McMinnville;  twenty-three grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren;  brother, Earl (Joann) Young of McMinnville;  three sisters, Christine Clemons and Minnie Medley both of McMinnville and Fay Cantrell of Smithville, TN numerous nieces and nephews and best friends, Bobby Sweeton and Richard Stembridge both of McMinnville and Frank McCormick of Rock Island, TN.  Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 2010 in High's Chapel with Kenneth W. Kirby officiating.  Burial followed in the Young Cemetery in DeKalb County, TN.

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