BAKER, SR., Jerry Lee - Morrison, TN resident and Peoria, IL native Jerry Lee Baker, Sr., age 60, was born December 27, 1951 and died April 30, 2012 at River Park Hospital following a sudden illness.  A retired employee of DeZurik Corporation and member of Dayspring Community Church, he was the son of the late Oscar Dillard and Lotel Marie Grissom Baker.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Oscar Baker.  He was married February 27, 1993 to Betty Evans Baker of Morrison, TN.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by six children and their spouses, Jay and Sabrina Baker of Sparta, TN, Anna and Matt Sands of Hermitage, TN, Amy Baker of Indianapolis, IN, Josh and Monica Baker of Morrison, TN, Ron and Teresa Evans of Clearwater, FL and Tammy and Rodger Byars of McMinnville;  twelve grandchildren;  brother and sister-in-law, Mike and Joann Baker of Spencer, TN and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in High's Chapel with Rex Boles officiating.  Burial followed in the Long Cemetery in Van Buren County, TN.

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BROWN, Gaynell Grayson - McMinnville resident and Warren County native Gaynell Grayson Brown, age 73, was born August 26, 1938 and died March 30, 2012 at her residence following an extended illness.  A retired housekeeper with Raintree Manor Nursing Home and member of the East End Dr. Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Ethel Buchannon Grayson.  She was married to Gordon Brown who preceded her in death.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Cope, Arizona "Jackie" Roberts, Beatrice Savage, Ollie Mae Locke, Margaret Lyons and Beulah Bell Shanklin and brother, David Grayson.  She is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Crisp of McMinnville;  two grandsons, Donald Lemar (Emily) Crisp of Murfreesboro, TN and Heath Crisp of McMinnville;  granddaughter, Tasha (Nathan) Reagan of McMinnville;  two great-granddaughters and five great-grandsons;  sister, Carrie Winton of Los Angeles, California;  dedicated sister, Magnolia (Harold) Solomon of McMinnville;  sister, Ozzie Grayson of McMinnville;  several nieces and nephews including special nieces, Gail Locke and Hardenia Locke;  brother-in-law, Floyd Shanklin of Indianapolis, IN;  special friends, Martha Womack and Johnnie Sue Carr and many other close friends.  Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in High's Chapel with Bro. Phillip Smith, Jr. and Bro. George King, Jr. officiating.  Burial followed in the Leesburg Cemetery.

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BROWN, Joe Bratten - McMinnville resident and Warren County native Joe Bratten Brown, age 81, was born September 17, 1930 and died April 3, 2012 at Alvin C. York V.A. Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.  A retired truck driver with Central Oil Company and United States Army veteran, he was the son of the late George L. and Mary Emma Bratten Brown.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald and George Lee Brown, Jr. and two sisters, Sharon Hayes and Ruth Prater.  He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Larry Wayne and Mary Brown of McMinnville;  nieces, Lisa (Jim) Weismore of McMinnville and Allison (Arthur) Walker of Athens, TN;  nephews, David (Lori) Brown of McMinnville and Jeffery (Stephanie) Hayes of Manchester, TN;  five great-nieces, Candice, Brittany, Ashlyn, Gabrielle and Alyiah;  seven great-nephews, Cole, Dillon, Travis, Austin, Treyton, Arthur, Jr. and Sinnigan and special friend, Wanda Brown.  Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 6, 2012 in High's Chapel with Herbert E. Alsup officiating.  Burial followed in the Brick House Cemetery with full military honors administered by the American Legion Post 173 and VFW Post 5064. 

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BYARS, Alvie J. - McMinnville resident and Warren County native Alvie J. Byars, age 91, was born September 16, 1920 and died May 4, 2012 at Raintree Manor Nursing Home.  A broadcast engineer and lifelong member of the Church of Christ where he served as minister of the Salem Church of Christ for several years, he was the son of the late Samuel Hand and Nancy Rankhorn Byars.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Delma Smith Byars and a son, Larry Price Byars.  Mr. Byars was a combat veteran having served with the United States Navy Submarine Service in the South Pacific Theater.  He was a Ham Radio enthusiast and a locally well-known broadcast engineer.  He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas and Clara Byars of McMinnville, Dwain and Barbara Byars of Franklin, TN and Bob and Debbie Byars of North Little Rock, AR and nine grandchildren.  At Mr. Byars' request, all services will be private.  Full military honors were administered by the VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Meals on Wheels both c/o High's. 

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BYRD, Andrea Louise - McMinnville resident and Greenville, SC native Andrea Louise Byrd, age 38, was born February 3, 1974 and died May 3, 2012 at River Park Hospital following a sudden illness.  She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Arthur and Gladys Byrd.  She is survived by her parents, Patsy and Mason Hale of Rock Island, TN;  sister, Jacqueline Cottrell of Hopkinsville, KY;  nieces, Brittany Jones of Greenville, SC and Brianna Cottrell of Hopkinsville, KY;  father, Reuben Byrd of Greenville, SC;  maternal grandparents, Al and Mary Moore of San Antonio, TX;  grandmother, Mary Etta Hale of Bone Cave, TN;  step-sister, Tammie Gribble of Rock Island, TN;  aunt, Cindy Ellis of Fontana, CA;  uncle, Robert Sommers of San Diego, CA;  cousins, Erik Moore of Atlanta, GA and Andy Moore of Columbia, SC and feline companion, Milo the cat.  Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in High's Chapel with Jerry Womack officiating.  Burial followed in the Laurel Creek Cemetery in Van Buren County, TN.

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CATHEY, Jeffery Billy - McMinnville resident and Evansville, IN native Jeffery Billy Cathey, age 49, was born March 8, 1963 and died April 4, 2012 at his residence following a one-year illness.  An employee of Wright Brothers Construction Company and member of the Morrison First Baptist Church, he was the son of Margaret Miller Cathey of Morrison, TN and the late Billy Reece Cathey.  He was married to Blenda Dillingham Cathey of McMinnville.  In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by one step-son, Matthew Bennett of Unicoi, TN;  brother, Gregory (Toni) Cathy of Morrison, TN;  sister, Mary Lou (Jan) Davidson of Morrison, TN;  nieces and nephews, Justin Cathey of McMinnville and Judith Cathey, Alexander Davidson and Eric Davidson all of Morrison ,TN;  great-niece, Abigail Cathey of Morrison, TN and several aunts, uncles and cousins.  Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 7, 2012 in High's Chapel with Jackie Matheny officiating.  Burial followed in the Shady Grove Cemetery in Coffee County, TN.

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CAVINESS, Linda Pedigo - Warrenton, Va. resident and DeKalb County native Linda Pedigo Caviness, 66, died May 4 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in DeKalb County on Nov. 20, 1945 and moved with her family to the Shellsford area of Warren County in 1947.  She was the daughter of the late Wesley and Mary Elizabeth Moore Pedigo.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Cletus Caviness of Germantown, Tenn.  She graduated from Central High School in McMinnville, Tenn. in 1963, the salutatorian of her senior class.  She received her bachelors degree from Memphis State University and spent more than 25 years as an educator, first as an instructor at Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tenn., then as a teacher at Warren County High School and in the South Orange Maplewood School District in Maplewood, N.J., primarily teaching foreign languages.  She was married to her husband of 35 years, Albert Wayne Caviness, on April, 9, 1977.  In addition to her her husband she is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Leigh Jacobs and husband Tom of Pittsburgh Penn., and Juliet Elizabeth Caviness, of Warrenton, and fiancé Jesse Fruchter;  son, Luther Wayne Caviness of Warrenton;  sisters, Evelena Pedigo Ashburn and husband Mark of Smithville and Virginia Pedigo Newby and husband Gary of Sparta;  brothers, Dr. Thurman Lee Pedigo, Sr. and wife Jeanne of Murfreesboro, Ralph Walter Pedigo and wife RayNell and Charles Wesley Pedigo Johnson, both of McMinnville;  and mother-in-law, Melva Caviness of Germantown.  A host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews, extended family and friends also survive.  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 11 at New Union United Methodist Church on Highway 30 with Bro. Tim Lewis officiating.  Burial followed in the church cemetery.  In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to a scholarship fund in honor of Mrs. Caviness.  High Funeral Home will accept the donations until the fund is formally set up.

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DAVIS, John Rayford - McMinnville resident and Cannon County, TN native John Rayford Davis, age 89, was born March 3, 1923 and died April 2, 2012 at TN State Veterans Home in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.  A retired editor for the Southern Standard, United States Army veteran of WWII, past Commander of VFW Post 5064, publisher of the VFW State Newsletter and member of the Central Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Shelah and Lemona Mitchell Davis.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by step-mother, Agnes Orrick Davis and three step-brothers, Leon, Joe and Willard Orrick.  He was married November 24, 1949 to Hannah Greene Davis of McMinnville.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter, Maleesa Jan Davis of McMinnville;  step-brother, Everage Orrick and wife Betty of Indianapolis, IN;  sisters-in-law, Cornelia Orrick, Louise Green, Joyce Pirtle, Melba Griffith and husband Jimmy, Linda Davenport and husband Jerry, and Kaye Worzek all of McMinnville;  brothers-in-law, Johnny Greene, G. B. Greene and wife Suzi, and Fred Greene and wife Faye all of McMinnville and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2012 in High's Chapel with Ben Bailey and James Dillon officiating.  Burial followed in Salem Cemetery with full military honors administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173.  Memorial contributions may be made to Pacesetters c/o High's.

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FOUTCH, Peggy Ann - Morrison, TN resident and White County, TN native Peggy Ann Foutch, age 75, was born August 27, 1936 and died April 11, 2012 at her residence following a two-year illness.  A self-employed nursery worker and member of the Trinity Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Gladys Jordan Smith.  She was married to Gerald Foutch who preceded her in death in 1988.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Earl Smith, Jr.  She was married July 19, 1996 to George Knauer, Jr. of Morrison, TN.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by children, Ricky Foutch, Janice Kennamer and Danny and Kim Foutch all of McMinnville;  grandchildren, Shaye Ashford, Derek Kennamer and fiancée Jill Moore and Lucas Foutch and fiancée Brandi Byars all of McMinnville and Sonya White of Tullahoma, TN;  step-children, George Knauer, III of Maryville, TN and Chasity King of Hillham, TN;  great-grandchild, Briley;  step-grandchildren, J.T. and Autumn and special friends, Dale and Shelly Griffith of Rock Island, TN.  Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 in High's Chapel with Scott Parkinson officiating.  Burial followed in the Shellsford Cemetery.

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FULTS, SR., Floyd Allen - McMinnville resident and Muncie, IN native Floyd Allen Fults, Sr., age 56, was born June 25, 1955 and died April 12, 2012 at River Park Hospital following a three-month illness.  A retired employee of Oster Corporation, Quality Mold and M.T.D., he was the son of Betty Jo Burch Fults of McMinnville and the late Robert Houston Fults.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert Dudley and Maggie Zadie Burch and paternal grandparents, Russell and Georgia Fults.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Floyd Allen and Polly Fults, Jr. of Spencer, TN and Brandon Carl and Christie Fults of Rock Island, TN;  daughter, Brittany Carlene Fults of Rock Island, TN;  four grandchildren, Taylor Allen Stone Fults, Cylas Hunter Fults, Emily Faith Fults and Jacob Ryan Fults;  brother and sister-in-law, James Houston and Joy Fults of McMinnville;  sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn Ann and James Sweeten and Zadie Louise and Wayne Nunley both of McMinnville and Sandra Jo and Brent Delong of Morrison, TN;  special uncle, James Burch of McMinnville and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.  Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 14, 2012 in High's Chapel with Michael Harris officiating.  Burial followed in the Center Hill Cemetery @ Hills Creek.

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FULTS, Willie Paul - McMinnville resident and Warren County native Willie Paul Fults, age 73, was born April 3, 1939 and died April 30, 2012 at his residence following a brief illness.  A retired employee of Cookeville Tool and Die, veteran of the Tennessee National Guard and member of Pioneer Community Church, he was the son of the late Charles Marshall and Irene Muncey Fults.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Paul Morgan Fults;  brother, Charles Fults and sister, Betty Hudson Jones.  He was married July 3, 1962 to Louise Floyd Fults of McMinnville.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Michael Smith of McMinnville;  three grandchildren, Casey Paul Fults and wife Brittany, Phillip Smith and Shelby Smith all of McMinnville and two nephews, Jerry Hudson and wife Kathy of McMinnville and Michael Hudson and wife Lisa of Smyrna, TN.  Funeral service was held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in High's Chapel with Gary Few officiating.  Burial followed in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

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GUNNING, Harvena - McMinnville resident and Warren County native Harvena Gunning, age 85, was born August 6, 1926 and died April 18, 2012 at her residence following an extended illness.  A hairdresser and member of the Fall City Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey and Elizabeth McCormick Jones.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Phyllis Faye Bryant and great-grandson, Mickey Bryant.  She was married September 20, 1970 to Arthur L. Gunning of McMinnville.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by two step-sons, Steven Richard Gunning of Clarksville, TN and Michael Gunning and wife Lisa of Rock Island, TN;  grandson, Bobby Arnold and wife Pam of Murfreesboro, TN;  two sisters, Dean Christian of Nashville, TN and Juanita Adams and husband Wilbur of Gallatin, TN;  great-niece, Debbie Slocumbe and husband Chuck and great-grand-niece, Elizabeth Lewis.  A graveside service and interment was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Mt. View Cemetery with Joey Spicer officiating.

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HELTON, Jerry Wayne - Jerry Wayne Helton, 65 of McMinnville, TN April 14, 2012.  Son of the late Everett Cleveland "Jack" and Sue Underwood Helton, Jr.  He was the owner of Southern Insurance Group, member of Christ's Family Church.  He was a member of the 1965 TSSAA Basketball State Champions of Murfreesboro Central High School, Past President of McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce, Charter President of McMinnville Breakfast Rotary, President of Southern Insurance Group and was a teacher, deacon and shepherd at Christ's Family Church.  He was a lay leader for walk to Emmaus.  After being diagnosed with cancer in the 80's, he had a personal ministry of ministering to numerous other people coping with cancer.  He was married to Freeda Ballew Helton January 14, 1995 who survives.  Also surviving are children and spouses, Jeremy & Melissa Helton; Ripley, TN, Hilary Helton;  Knoxville, TN, Cindy & Jeff Clabough;  Cleveland, TN, Carla & Craig Foster;  McMinnville, TN and Caryn & Larry Gibson;  Olive Grove, CA, eight grandchildren, Lawson and Lake Helton, Christopher and Conner Clabough, Daulton and Danielle Foster and Hayley and Hope Gibson, brother Eddie and wife, Andy Helton;  Murfreesboro, TN, mother-in-law, Margaret Ballew; McMinnville, TN and two nieces, Kelly Moss;  Knoxville, TN and Abby Green;  Murfreesboro, TN.  Funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Monday in High's Chapel. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery.  Gary Molloy and Don Vinson will officiate.  Memorials may be made to Warren County Relay for Life or Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, c/o Gifts Processing PMB 407727, 2301 Vanderbilt Place, Nashville, TN 37240-7727.

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HILL, Tammy Louise - McMinnville resident and Rutherford County, TN native Tammy Louise Hill, age 48, was born April 25, 1963 and died April 19, 2012 at River Park Hospital following a lingering illness.  An employee of Oster Corporation and member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Ruth Killian Jackson of Smithville, TN and Ronald Hill of Smithville, TN.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by step-mother, Sue Hill of Smithville, TN;  two brothers, Avery (Donna) Hill and Jeff (Lisa) Hill both of McMinnville;  special friend, Kathy Lee of McMinnville;  several nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles;  great-aunt, Estell Roberts of the Irving College Community;  step-brothers, Tracy Ferrell of McMinnville and Jason Ferrell of Smithville, TN and step-sister, Tammy Brown of Smithville, TN.  Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 21, 2012 in High's Chapel with Jeff Hill officiating.  Burial followed in the Philadelphia Cemetery in Grundy County, TN.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to assist with funeral expenses. 

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KROFSSIK, Robert "Bob" - McMinnville resident and Connecticut native Robert "Bob" Krofssik died Tuesday, May 1, 2012 after losing his fight with cancer.  He was born March 11, 1946 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.  A retired law enforcement officer, he honorably served his country with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.  He was assigned to the Inshore Undersea Warfare Group One in Cam Ranh Bay which earned among other awards, the U.S. Navy Unite Commendation and the Meritorious Unit Commendation.  He also served on the Air Craft Carrier U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt in the South China Sea and the U.S.S. Fulton a submarine tender based out of New London, Connecticut.  He began a career in law enforcement in 1971 with the Orlando, Florida Police Department and in 1980 moved to McMinnville where he was hired as an officer with the McMinnville Police Department.  He was promoted to Detective Sergeant and also served as the McMinnville and Warren County Drug Team Supervisor.  In 1997 he was hired on as s Special Agent by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation where he served until his retirement in 2007.  Mr. Krofssik was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Evelyn Beauregard Krofssik.  He is survived by his wife of twenty-seven years, Gwendolyn "Gwen" Brown Krofssik;  son, Scott Krofssik (Tina) of McMinnville;  daughters, Denise Krofssik Smiley (Chris) of Cookeville, TN, Leanne Krofssik and Kellie Krofssik Neely (Richard) both of Old Hickory, TN;  and Kristy Krofssik Hargis (Ryan) of Gruetli-Laager, TN;  sixteen grandchildren;  sister, Deloris Krofssik Curtis of McMinnville and two brothers, Leonard Krofssik of Land'O Lakes, FL and Gary Krofssik of Roxbury, CT.  Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012 in High's Chapel with Tony Smedley and Bill Gibson officiating.  Burial followed in the Hills Creek Cemetery with full military honors administered by the VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173.

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MARTIN, Billy Thomas - McMinnville resident and Van Buren County, TN native Billy Thomas Martin, age 71, was born July 4, 1940 and died May 18, 2012 at River Park Hospital following a four-month illness.  A retired employee of Keel Nursery and member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Tommy and Annie Warren Martin.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Young Martin;  brother, James Martin;  half-brothers, A.D., J.C. and R.L. McGuire and half-sister, Pauline Lee.  He is survived by his wife, Jennie Driver Martin of McMinnville;  step-daughter, Teresa Lassiter of McMinnville;  step-granddaughter, Ashley Lassiter of California;  brother, Glenn Martin of McMinnville;  several nieces and nephews and brothers-in-law, Morris (Elsie) Young of Rock Island, TN, Farris (Brenda) Young of McMinnville and Don (Ruby Nell) Driver and David (Shirley) Driver both of Smithville, TN.  Funeral service was held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2012 in High's Chapel.  Burial followed in the Old Bybee Cemetery.

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MARTIN, Faye - Murfreesboro, TN resident and Warren County native Faye Martin, age 81, was born June 15, 1930 and died April 6, 2012 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN.  A homemaker and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Bernice Watson Warren.  She was married to Joel Luvoy Martin who preceded her in death March 16, 2000.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Price and Gene Warren.  She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Richard "Dickie" and Linda Martin of Murfreesboro, TN;  grandson, Clint Martin of Murfreesboro, TN;  brother, Lowell Warren of Lawrenceburg, TN and numerous nieces and nephews.  A graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Riverside Cemetery with Mike Gann officiating.  Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday and 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at High's.  Memorial contributions may be made to Stones River Manor, 205 Haynes Dr., Murfreesboro, TN  37217. 

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MAYES, J.W. "Willie"  - McMinnville resident and Warren County native J.W. "Willie" Mayes, age 90, was born July 4, 1921 and died April 25, 2012 at Raintree Manor Nursing Home following an extended illness.  A retired farmer and livestock dealer and member of the Rockliff Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Oscar and Mary Pearson Mayes.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Ann Mayes;  son, Jimmy Lynn Mayes;  five sisters, Carrie Blanks, Edna Woodlee, Frances Bell, Charlene Smith and Lucille Blankenship and brother, George Mayes.  He was married December 20, 1947 to Bobbie Johnson Mayes of McMinnville.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Vickie Mayes and friend Barry Haston of McMinnville;  sister, Betty Walker of McMinnville;  brother, Howard Mayes of McMinnville and caretaker, Judy Green of McMinnville.  Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 in High's Chapel with Terry Townsend, Robert Horton and Robert Nopgrass officiating.  Burial followed in the Smyrna Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association c/o High's. 

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MCAFEE, Linda Marlene Parsons - Morrison, TN resident and Blue Earth, MN native Linda Marlene Parsons McAfee, age 65, was born January 2, 1947 and died May 7, 2012 at River Park Hospital following a one-year illness.  The co-owner of McAfee Photography and member of the Lutheran Church, she was the daughter of the late Glenroy Ewing and Verna Pauline Kretchmer Parsons.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three siblings.  She was married to Rod McAfee of Morrison, TN.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Rena Kathleen and Bobby K. Tate of McMinnville and Cheryl Lynn Gunter of Morrison, TN;  four grandchildren, Christopher Nicholas Myers, Gage Alexander Myers, Bobby K. Tate, III and Rachael Colleen Gunter;  five step-sons, Chris McAfee and Jeff McAfee both of Kentucky, Clint McAfee and Keith McAfee both of Nashville, TN and Thomas McAfee of Boston, MA;  four step-grandchildren;  sister, Lois Montgomery of Aurora, IL;  two brothers, Marvin Parsons and Loren Parsons both of McMinnville and several nieces nephews.  A memorial service was held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012 in High's Parlor. 

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MCGUIRE, Bruce Edward - McMinnville resident and Van Buren County, TN native Bruce Edward McGuire, age 51, was born July 4, 1960 and died April 24, 2012 at his residence following an extended illness.  A truck driver with DLS and member of the Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic Faith, he was the son of Bobbie Sue Moore of Van Buren County and the late Coy McGuire.  He was married July 15, 1978 to Lisa Ann Rollings McGuire of McMinnville.  In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by one son, Jarrett Lee McGuire of McMinnville;  daughter, Crystal (Jason) Hill of Cookeville, TN;  grandchild, Americus Ann McGuire;  two sisters, Sharon (Wendell) Webb of McMinnville and Katherine Moore of Crossville, TN;  two brothers, Greg (Pat) McGuire of McMinnville and Donald (Elaina) McGuire of Cookeville, TN;  mother-in-law, Geneva Lynn Rollings of McMinnville and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.  There are no services planned at this time. 

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MCKINLEY, William Barry - McMinnville resident and Detroit, MI native William Barry McKinley, age 72, was born October 7, 1939 and died April 10, 2012 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN following an extended illness.  A retired mechanic with U.S. Auto Sales, United States Air Force veteran and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late John and Eula M. Phillips McKinley.  He was married to Donna Wheeler McKinley of McMinnville.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Raymond and April McKinley, Bill and Jennifer McKinley and David and Tabitha McKinley all of McMinnville;  nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren;  five brothers, Richard, Tommy, Phillip, Joel and Earl;  two sisters, Joann and Mary and several nieces and nephews.  A memorial service was held at 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2012 in High's Chapel.  Full military honors were administered by the American Legion Post 173 and VFW Post 5064 at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital c/o High's.

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MERRIMAN, Bobby Edgar - McMinnville resident and Wilson County, TN native Bobby Edgar Merriman, age 55, was born May 17, 1956 and died April 24, 2012 at his residence following a sudden illness.  An employee of Hillis Trucking, he was the son of Maideen Merriman of Sparta, TN and the late Oliver Edgar Merriman.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Allen Merriman.  He was married February 16, 1979 to Lorie Shook Merriman of McMinnville.  In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Angie and Josh Campbell of Decherd, TN and Cassie Merriman of McMinnville;  four sons, Jamie Merriman and wife Wendy and Donnie Merriman both of McMinnville;  Johnny Merriman and Scottie Merriman and fiancée Natasha of Hillsboro, TN;  ten grandchildren;  four sisters and brothers-in-law, Jan and Al Young and Anita and Randy Dunn both of Sparta, TN and Margaret Stembridge and Lisa Merriman both of McMinnville and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Earl and Vickie Merriman of Spencer, TN, Ricky and Tyann Merriman of Sparta, TN and Jeff Merriman of McMinnville.  Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2012 in High's Chapel with Kevin Clark officiating.  Burial followed in the Gardens of Memory.

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PARKER, Lucille Miller - Morrison, TN resident and Warren County native Lucille Miller Parker, age 90, was born October 19, 1921 and died May 18, 2012 at River Park Hospital following an extended illness.  A retired cook of eighteen years at Viola School and member of the Pleasant Knoll Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Worth and Dora Scott Miller.  She was married to her husband of fifty-two years, James E. Parker who preceded her in death in 1993.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Bill, Wesley, James, Price, Paul and Horace Miller and sister, Bonnie Hillis.  She is survived by one daughter, Betty Sain of McMinnville;  four grandchildren, Ronnie (Tammy) Parker and Tonya (Kirk) Mullican both of Morrison, TN and Alicea (Thomas) Weddington and Carey (Jeff) Chandler both of McMinnville;  eight great-grandchildren, Will (Andrea) Parker, Clay Parker, Tommy (Judy) Weddington, Savannah Bell, Logan and Chelsey Chandler and Nola and Emma Mullican;  three great-great-grandchildren, Chance Parker, Incee Weddington and Camden Siebers and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral service was held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2012 in High's Chapel.  Burial followed in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Meals On Wheels. 

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PARSLEY, Floyd L. - Madison, TN resident and Warren County native Floyd L. Parsley, age 85, was born December 17, 1926 and died May 3, 2012 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.  A retired employee of Pirelli-Armstrong Tire Company, United States Army veteran of WWII and member of Neely's Bend Church of Christ, he was the son of the late John H. and Emma Green Parsley.  Mr. Parsley was an avid hunter and fisherman and a master gardener.  He was married to his wife of sixty-seven years, Robie Redmon Parsley of Madison, TN.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Ken (Reba) Parsley of Nashville, TN and Darryl Parsley of Hartford, CT;  granddaughters, Shelley (Greg) Burchyett and Stacey (Jason) Loy and great-grandsons, Zachary and Stephen Burchyett and Nathaniel and Benjamin Loy.  A graveside service and interment was held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 7, 2012 at Webb Cemetery @ Bluff Springs with Mike Tidwell and Norman Slate officiating.  Full military honors were administered by the VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173.

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PENNINGTON, Stephen Michael - Rock Island, TN resident and Davidson County, TN native Stephen Michael Pennington, age 51, was born October 7, 1960 and died May 16, 2012 at his residence following a brief illness.  A construction worker and member of the Methodist Church, he was the son of the late I.B. and Joan Brinton Pennington.  He was married to Debbie Pennington of Rock Island, TN.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by three children, Jeremy Pennington of Livingston, TN and Dessa Horn and Kendra Lafever both of Texas;  five grandchildren, Morgan Lafever, Jacob Horn, Elizabeth Horn, Katie Robertson and Brianna Pennington;  sister, Leanne Pennington of Dickson, TN and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.  A memorial service was held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012 in High's Chapel with Bill Zechman officiating.

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PERRY, Linda Ann Boren - Crystal River, FL resident and Detroit, Michigan native Linda Ann Boren Perry, age 58, was born September 12, 1953 and died May 13, 2012 at Hospice of Citrus County in Lecanto, FL following a brief illness.  An office manager with a landscaping company and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Charles Ulysses Boren and Sepal Flogene "Jean" Harrell Boren.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Norma Charlene Boren;  brother-in-law, J.C. Phillips and sisters-in-law, Thelma King and Rachel Ray.  She was married June 5, 1975 to Homer Perry of Crystal River, FL.  In addition to her husband, she is survived by two children, Michael Perry and wife Stephanie of Crystal River, FL and Jennie Perry of Beverly Hills, FL;  granddaughter, Elizabeth Louise Perry;  two sisters and brothers-in-law, Glenna Boren and David Godwin and Carolyn Boren and Phillip Clemons both of McMinnville;  two nieces and one nephew, Sarah Jean Godwin, Hayle Clemons and Davey Godwin;  numerous other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins;  five sisters-in-law, Jean King and husband Elmer of Beersheba Springs, TN, Catherine Phillips and Glenda Clendenon and husband Donnie both of McMinnville, Christine Perry of Spencer, TN and Avis Scruggs and husband Jeff of Palmer, TN and four brothers-in-law, James Perry and wife Sharon of Inverness, FL, Malcolm Perry and David Perry and wife Tressa both of McMinnville and Glen King of Beersheba Springs, TN.  Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2012 in High's Chapel with Ben Bailey officiating.  Burial followed in the Mt. View Cemetery.

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PRATT, Lenore Sims - McMinnville resident and Cleveland, MS native Lenore Sims Pratt, age 72, was born October 27, 1939 and died April 24, 2012 at her residence following a brief illness.  A retired Accountant with Graining Paint Company in Knoxville, TN and member of the First Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Susie Griffin Sims.  She was married to Travis William Griffin who preceded her in death.  She is survived by her husband, Charles Pratt of McMinnville;  three daughters, Suzanne Lambert, Patti Wilhite and Clair Cochran;  son, Jason Pratt;  five grandchildren, Jessica Chandler, Neal Lambert, Ashley Wilhite, Blake Cochran and Cameron Cochran;  seven great-grandchildren, Cameron, Cierra, Danny, Chloe, David, Aryana and Gabriel and brother, Jimmy Sims.  Funeral service was held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2012 at First Baptist Church with John May and Jim Lawhorn officiating.  Burial followed in the Big Springs Presbyterian Cemetery in Blount County, TN at 2:00 p.m. EST Friday, April 27, 2012.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Autism Society of Middle Tennessee, 955 Woodland St., Nashville, TN  37206. 

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SPIVEY, SR., Herman Ray - McMinnville resident and Davidson County, TN native Herman Ray Spivey, Sr., age 89, was born May 2, 1923 and died May 16, 2012 at River Park Hospital following an extended illness.  Mr. Spivey's family moved to McMinnville in 1925 where his father was employed for several years by McMinnville Manufacturing Company.  Mr. Spivey attended the local public schools, and later attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville.  He received a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of South Carolina while enrolled with a Navy unite during WWII.  After duty in the Pacific with the Navy, he was employed for a short time by TVA in Chattanooga.  In 1949 he returned to McMinnville to join his father at Cumberland Lumber and Manufacturing Company, where he subsequently served for many years as president and chairman of the board.  In this capacity he also served as president of the National Oak Flooring Manufacturers Association in 1975-1976.  His other business interests included radio broadcasting in which he and his father constructed Radio Station WKKH in Rockwood, TN.  After the sale of that station, they purchased Radio Station WMSR AM & FM in Manchester, TN.  He served as president of that organization for some twenty years, prior to the sale of the stations in the late eighties and early nineties.  He was for twenty years a director in City Bank and Trust Company of McMinnville, was a member of the American Legion, the VFW, and the Rotary Club of McMinnville, of which he was a past president.  He was also a Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Foundation.  A member of the First Baptist Church of McMinnville, he served for many years as a deacon and was engaged in other activities of the church.  He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Mary Sumner Spivey of McMinnville;  three children, Dr. Elizabeth Spivey of Yankton, SD, Sandra Kilgore of Greenback, TN and Ray Spivey, Jr. of McMinnville;  six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in in death by his parents, Herman Roscoe and Minnie Barnes Spivey and sister, Rozelle Spivey Wilson.  Funeral service was held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012 at First Baptist Church with Rev. John May officiating.  Burial followed in the Mt. View Cemetery with full military honors administered by the American Legion Post 173 and VFW Post 5064.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, Rotary Foundation or Magness Library all c/o High's. 

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WARE, Jeffery Kent - McMinnville resident and Warren County native Jeffery Kent Ware, age 52, was born March 4, 1960 and died April 25, 2012 at River Park Hospital following a brief illness.  A farmer and nurseryman and member of Hebron Church of Christ, he was the son of Mary Ellen Cunningham Ware of McMinnville and the late I.W. Ware, Jr.  In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Stevie Lynn Ware.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Jasmine Ware of McMinnville and India (Joey) Laxson of McMinnville;  son, Skyler Ware of McMinnville and granddaughter, Zara Starr Laxson.  Funeral service was held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012 in High's Chapel with Chris Perry officiating.  Burial followed in the Hebron Cemetery.

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WILLIAMS, Edna Emogene White - Campaign, TN resident and Warren County native Edna Emogene White Williams, age 84, was born June 15, 1927 and died April 26, 2012 at River Park Hospital following an extended illness.  A retired employee of the United States Postal Service and member of the Campaign Church of God of Prophecy, she was the daughter of the late Ervin and Willie Ann Hale White.  She was married to Fred Williams who preceded her in death.  In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Free.  She is survived by two children, Vivian Shelton of St. Louis, MO and Carl Chesney of Portland, OR;  four grandchildren;  four sisters, Geneva Ferrell and Virginia Bell both of McMinnville and Magdalene Grizzle and Johnnie Belle Bouldin both of Campaign, TN and several nieces and nephews.  Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2012 in High's Chapel with Rick Lyles officiating.  Burial followed in the Campaign Cemetery.

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