McMinnville resident and Warren County native Ronnie Priest, age 45, was born June 17, 1962 and died October 6, 2007 at his residence following a sudden illness. He was a handy man and was the son of Myrtle Medley of McMinnville and the late Rufus Clifton Priest. In addition to his mother, he is survived by one daughter, Holly Priest of McMinnville; grandson, Nolan Whiteaker of McMinnville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Chrystal and Calvin Lemons of Houston, TX and Nina and Mike King of McMinnville and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2007 in High's Chapel with Dennis Deweese officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Priest family.