Warren County Tennessee, Obituaries from the Southern Standard

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, 21 June 1902.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 1999]

Rites Thursday For Mrs. Bailey
Funeral Services for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Bailey Widow of Joe E. Bailey, were conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Blues Hill Church of Christ. J. R. Bailey, minister of West Riverside Church of Christ, and John W. High officiated and burial was in Blues Hill cemetery. Mrs. Bailey, 70, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Joe D. Ford, in the 6th district of Cannon county Tuesday evening at 11:55 o'clock. She had been ill 14 weeks. A native of Fentress county, Mrs. Bailey was born February 17, 1882. She was a daughter of Jerome Goff and Josephine Newby Goff and she was married to Mr. Bailey in 1900. He died in 1938. Mrs. Bailey was a member of the Church of Christ and had been a resident of Cannon County for a number of years. In addition to her daughter , she is survived by one son, Joe R. Bailey, Nashville; one brother, Emmett Goff, Murfreesboro; two sisters, Mrs. Lela Cope and Mrs. Stella Campbell, Daylight. Also two grandchildren, Carol Lynn and Phyllis Joan Bailey, Nashville. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.

Benton Wayne Davis Bain, 14-months-old son of Benton Thomas Womack and Mrs. Harrie Davis Bain, died at a local hospital March 5 at 1:30 a.m. The child had been ill a week.

BAIRD, A.J. (???? - 1889)

Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) Sat 21 June 1889, p. 1.
[Contributor: Miss Dean Brewer, McMinnville, TN, 1999]

Mrs. Homer Baker Dies In Knoxville
Mrs. Inas Lee Baker, 40, wife of Homer Baker, died at Knoxville hospital Thursday. She had been ill for two years. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Mt. Elam Baptist Church. Rev. Clyde McCoy of Knoxville, officiated, and burial was in Long cemetery in Van Buren county. Mrs. Baker, a native of Van Buren county, was born November 4, 1911. Her parents were Albert Miller and Vernie Yates Miller and she was married to Mr. Baker January 24, 1932. She had resided in Knoxville for some time and was a member of the Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Harold Baker, Oak Ridge; one brother, Albert Miller, Jr.; one sister, Mrs. Lee Martin, Nashville; a half-brother, Raymond Miller, Spencer, and a half-sister, Mrs. Robert Wilson, also of Spencer. High's were in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Friday, Jan 11, 1952, p. 4
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]

BAKER, Joe Harding (1877-1941)

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Friday, 17 Jan 1941.
[Contributor: Gayle Hassler, 1998.]

BAKER, William A. (1869 - 1953)

Southern Standard, Minnville, TN. Thursday February 12, 1953.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]

Rockliff community — We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of William Baker, who died last week at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Douglas McPherson in Atlanta. The Bakers formerly lived in this community before going to Atlanta.

BALES, William Anderson (1868-1950)

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, 1 Dec 1950.
[Contributor: Saundra Anderson, 1998]

Van Buren Man Fatally Wounded
A 39-year-old truck operator was fatally injured late Sunday afternoon when a fellow Van Buren countian is alleged to have fired a double-barrel shotgun blast into his mid-section in an altercation reported to have taken place near a club, located on McMinnville highway, ½ mile from Spencer. C.C. (Chris) Banker, of Spencer, died of wounds received in the shooting which was reported to have occurred about 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon. A Nashville newspaper quoted police Chief Claude Baker, of Spencer, as stating that Banker was shot by a man identified as Floyd Sullivan, after an argument between the two men. It was reported that Sullivan fired both barrels of a double barrel shotgun at Banker and that the slain man fired back after he had been shot. Funeral services for Banker were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at his Spencer home. Rev. Simmons officiated and burial took place in McElroy cemetery under the direction of High's.

Southern Standard, McMinnville,TN. Aug. 12, 1949.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Last rites were held Dec. 28 at the Love-Cantrell Funeral Home Chapel for Alice Clarice Banks, 64, of Smithville. Mark Miller officiated. Burial followed in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Banks died Dec. 22 at Centennial Medical Center following a brief illness. A native of Lee County, she was a member of the Prosperity Baptist Church and a retired caretaker at the Webb House in Smithville. She was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Emma Irene Rains Taylor. Banks is survived by four sons: Eric Banks of Arkansas, Mike of Liberty, Gary of Murfreesboro and Troy Banks of Woodbury; four brothers: Franky, Ray, Thomas and David Glover all of Alabama; four sisters: Ann Smith and Patricia Baswell of Alabama, Earline Talbolt of Mississippi, and Betty Leonhardt of Texas; and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers were Charles Banks, Hubert Brown, Donnie Mangum, Owen Smith, Paul Sanders and Joe Laboe. Love Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville was in charge of arrangements.

Smithville Review (Smithville, TN) 30 Dec 1998.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Funeral Services Today For Mrs. Ellen Barbee
Mrs. Ellen Barbee, age 76, died Wednesday night at the residence of her son John Barbee in McMinnville after an illness of five months. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. this afternoon at High's Chapel with John W. High officiating. Burial well be in the Waterton cemetery in Poplar Grove. Daughter of L. H. Marlowe and Nancy Marler, she was born July 24, 1879 in Wilson County, and on May 12, 1898 she married John W. Barbee who preceded her in death on February 11, 1929. Surviving are one son, John Barbee of McMinnville; two daughters, Mrs. C.C. Golden, Elora, Tenn., and Mrs. Harold Steadman of Key West, Fla., eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) 23 Mar 1956, p. 8.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

BARNES, Abbie E. (circa 1802 - 1883)

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Sat 13 October 1883, p. 1.
[Contributor: Miss Dean Brewer, McMinnville, TN, 1999]

Rites At Hebron For Mrs. Barnes
Mrs. Addie Marie Barnes, wife of Lowell Barnes, Irving College farmer, died at the family home in seventh district Sunday morning at 1 o'clock after an extended illness. She was 29 years of age. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hebron Church of Christ. John W. High officiated and burial was in the Hebron cemetery. Mrs. Barnes was born in Davidson county, June 15, 1920. She was the daughter of Richard Madewell and Clemmie Estes Madewell and was a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to her husband and father, Mrs. Barnes is survived by one son, James Douglas Barnes, two daughters, Brenda Joyce Barnes and Theresa Dianne Barnes, all of this county. Also three brothers, Richard, William and Wheeler Madewell, and four sisters, Mrs. Jean Simmons, Margaret, Edna Frances and Rosie Lee Madewell, all of McMinnville. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Oct. 14, 1949, p. 3.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Retired nurseryman B.W. (Wince) Barnes, 80-year-old resident of Route 6, McMinnville, succumbed to an 18 month illness in Warren County General Hospital at 5:30 a.m Tuesday. A native of this county and member of the Church of Christ, the World War I veteran was married May 4, 1919 to the former Ruby Ware, who survives. He was a son of the late Irvin and Lucy Nunley Barnes. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Melba Hillis; a brother, Harris Barnes, both of this city; a sister, Mrs. Audrey Perry, Detroit, as well as three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. With T.F. Gilley and John W. High officiating, last rites were held in High's chapel at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, interment following in Hebron cemetery. High's, Inc., was in charge of the arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Dec.1,1976, p. 10-A.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]

Bobby Barnes, 22, Honor Student At U-T, Succumbs
Bobby Deering Barnes, 22, honor student at the University of Tennessee and a prominent member of McMinnnville's younger set, died unexpectedly Monday morning at 6 o'clock (EST) at his apartment, 225 12th St. Knoxville, apparently as a result of a heart attack. Young Barnes, who possessed a brilliant scholastic record at the state university as well as being a leader in various school activities, had not been ill prior to the fatal attack. His brother, Paul Barnes, who shared the apartment with the deceased youth, was awakened early Monday morning by a noise, apparently his brother's breathing difficult and rushed him to the University infirmary, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Bobby was to graduate "with honors" from the College of Engineering, U-T, next week and only Saturday had received orders to report in September for a second Lieutenant's commission in the Air Force. A native and lifelong resident of McMinnville, young Barnes was born March 11, 1931. He was a son of Lawson H. Barnes and Pauline VanHooser Barnes and was educated in the public schools here, graduating from Central high school in the class of 1949. While a student at Central, Bobby served as president of his sophomore and senior classes. He was considered an outstanding student by school leaders in all phases of activity. He was a member of the Hi-Y club for three years and served as its president during his senior tern. He was also a member of the Student Council, the annual staff and a writer for the school paper. In his senior year, young Barnes was the winner of the DAR history medal and in student elections was chosen by his fellow classmates as the "Boy Most Likely To Succeed." He also participated in Basketball during his high school years. Bobby enrolled at the university in the fall of 1949 and since that time had consistently been rated a member of the honor roll. As student in the College of Engineering, young Barnes was voted to membership in the Tau Beta Phi, honorary engineering fraternity, and was also Phi Beta Kappa, national hororary scholastic organization. He was an ROTC student for four years at U-T and held the rank of major in the cadet corps at the time of his death. In McMinnville, Bobby was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends, both among the younger set and by older citizens of the city who had observed him since the early days of his life. He attended Westwood Church of Christ here. Survivors include his parents and brother. Funeral services for the youth were held Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Westwood Church of Christ. Stanley J. A. McInery , the minister, officiated and burial was in Mt. View cemetery. Pallbearers were J.C. Myers, Jr., Jack Cantrell, Robert Potter, Harold Durham, Charles Thaxton, Jack Bern, Brown Seals,Jr., J. A. Glenn, of McMinnville, and Jimmy Bradshaw of Hartsville. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, 28 May 1953, p. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]

Cecil I. Barnes Dies In Hospital
Cecil Isaac Barnes, 62, died at a Nashville hospital Monday evening at 8 o'clock, following a short illness. He had been confined to the hospital for some time. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at Crain Hill Church of Christ with John W. High officiating. Burial was in Crain Hill cemetery. He was a son of Isaac Barnes and Mary Bess Barnes and he was unmarried. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Barnes is survived by a sister, Mrs. F. H. Martin, McMinnville. Arrangements were by High's.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, Aug. 20, 1953, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]

Gunshot Wound Is Fatal To Veteran
A gunshot wound, self-inflicted at his home near Viola Monday night, proved fatal to Charles Edward Barnes, 31, farmer and World War II veteran. He died Thursday at 11; 45 a.m. at Thayer VA hospital, Nashville, where he was rushed following the shooting. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Old Jefferson Baptist Church in DeKalb county. Rev. Rayton Cope officiated and burial was in Old Jefferson cemetery. Mr. Barnes, native of DeKalb county was a son of Mrs. Girtha Jones Barnes and the late Will H. Barnes and he was educated in the public schools of his native county. He moved with his family to Warren county several years ago and during World War II he served with the Army in the pacific theater of operations. He was a member of American Legion post 173 and VFW Post 5064 here and was also a member of the Baptist Church. For the past few years he had resided and operated a farm on the Hillsboro Road near Viola. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.Maudell Melton Barnes, a son, Ricky, and a daughter, Ginger, all of Viola; his mother, who resides at Jessie; three brothers, Roscoe B. Barnes, commander of VFW Post 5064, Cordell and Billy Jack barnes, McMinnville; four sisters, Mrs. Marie Rugsby, Smithville, Mrs. Cleo Cantrell, McMinnville, Mrs. Bobby Warren and Mrs. Lucille Allen, both of Chattanooga. Arrangements were in charge of Love, Cantrell & McGrath Funeral Home.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, Dec 24, 1953, p. 7
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]

BARNES, E. Bruce

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, 23 April 1953, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]

Retired Teacher Is Victim Of Suicide; Rites Set Saturday
Elzie A. J. Barnes, retired public school teacher and resident of the Smartt Station community, died instantly about noon Wednesday as a result of a shotgun blast, apparently self-inflicted. The fatal accident occurred at a barn near Mr. Barnes' residence and was termed by Coroner Elvin Spangler, who investigated, as suicide. He set the time of death at 11:30 a.m. In ill health for sometime, Mr. Barnes took his life by firing a .410-gauge shotgun blast into his head, the bullet entering at a point just above his right ear. His death was instantaneous. Investigating the fatality, Coroner Spangler quoted Mr. Barnes' wife, Mrs. Deanie Curtis Barnes, as saying that her husband was away from home when she returned from a neighborhood store shortly before lunch. She went about preparing the noon meal and did not become alarmed until she noticed a gun missing from the house. Seeking aid from neighbors, a search was instituted for Mr. Barnes and his body was found at the barn by Ernest Womack, who resides near the Barnes home. Mr. Barnes had removed his shoe and apparently discharged the gun with a toe. He had threatened suicide on several occasions, Coroner Spangler quoted Mrs. Barnes as saying. Mr. Barnes was a native of Warren county, born October 1, 1876. His parents were Campbell Barnes and Catherine Bess Barnes and he was first married to Miss Alta Harding in 1902. She died some years later and he was married to his present wife on August 17, 1940. Before his retirement, Mr. Barnes had taught in the public schools of Fountain, Colo., Dawson, Texas, and Warren county and for a time was a resident of Alberta, Canada. He had resided at Smartt since his return from Texas several years ago. Mr. Barnes was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Harding and Marcus Barnes, Portland, Oregon; a daughter, Mrs. O.L. Ayers, Alberta, Canada; three brothers, Haskell Barnes, Littleton, Colo., John Barnes, McMinnville and Arwood Barnes, Delta, Colo. Also a sister, Mrs. Lucy Clendenon, McMinnville. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Smyrna Church of Christ. Judge R.W. Smartt, a close friend of Mr. Barnes, and John W. High will officiate and burial will be in Smyrna cemetery. Arrangements are in charge of High Funeral Home.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Nov. 9, 1951, p. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

DeKalb Citizen's Rites Thursday
Funeral services for H.L. Barnes, age 10, were conducted at the residence on Nashville highway, near Smithville, Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. John W. High officiated and burial was in Bonham cemetery. The child died at the home of the parents, T.O. and Verona Barnes, Wednesday evening at 11 o'clock. He had been ill three weeks. Surviving in addition to the parents, are three brothers, Clarence Barnes, McMinnville, Jack Barnes Nashville, and James Barnes, Smithville; three sisters, Mrs. Bill Hutchins, Nashville, Barbara and Magdalene Barnes, Smithville. Also the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Cinda Pack, Nashville. Arrangements were in charge of High Funeral home.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Apr. 25, 1952, p. 6.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

BARNES, Joel M. (???? - 1926)

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, 28 Jan 1926.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 1999]

Mrs. Lucy Barnes Aged Resident, Dies Of Illness
Mrs. Lucy Barnes, aged resident of the Irving College community and member of a well known Warren county family, died at her home Friday afternoon at 1:35 o'clock after an illness of several years. Mrs. Barnes was 90 years of age. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hebron Church of Christ. E.D. Martin officiated and burial was in the Hebron cemetery. Mrs. Barnes, a native of Grundy county, was born November 1, 1860. Her parents were Jessie Nunley and Deida Hobbs Nunley and she was married to C.I.L. Barnes. He died about 15 years ago. Mrs. Barnes was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by six sons, J.L., Edd, Harris, Wallace, Wince and Marcus Barnes, all of Irving College; three daughters, Mrs. Lou Martin, and Mrs. Susie Kelly, McMinnville, and Mrs. Jeff Perry, Detroit, Mich. Also one sister, Mrs. A. B. Woodlee, of McMinnville. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Collision Fatal To Mrs. Barnes
A collision involving a pickup truck and a semi-trailer transport near Painesville, Ohio late Thursday afternoon claimed the life of a former resident of Warren county. Fatally injured in the collision was Mrs. Martha Driver Barnes, 54, widow of John T. Barnes. She had made her home in Painesville for the past two years. According to information received here., Mrs. Barnes was riding in a pickup truck with her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Doris Maynard Barnes, and a granddaughter, Janice Barnes, when the truck collided with the semi-trailer. Mrs. Barnes was killed instantly and the daughter-in-law and grand-daughter were injured and are now confined to Lake County Memorial Hospital in Painesville. The remains of Mrs. Barnes were returned here for burial, arriving Saturday evening at 8:30 o’clock. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Smyrna Church of Christ. T.F. Gilly officiated and burial was in Smyrna cemetery. A native of Warren county, Mrs. Barnes was born September 18, 1898. She was married to Mr. Barnes, who died 12 years ago. Mrs. Barnes was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, Robert Barnes, Painesville, Ohio, and Clifford Barnes, Winter Garden, Fla.; four daughters, Misses Iona, Ruby, and Sylvia Barnes, Painesville, and Mrs. J.D. Hill, Winter Garden. Also six granchildren. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, Sept. 24, 1953, p. 5.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]

BARNES, Mary Jane (1881 - 1953)

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, 5 February 1926.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]

DeKalb Rites For Horace Barnes, 72
William Horace Barnes, 72, father of Commander Roscoe Barnes of the VFW post, died at his home in Riverside community Monday afternoon at 4:45 o’clock, following an illness of four years. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Baptist Church of Christ at Jefferson, DeKalb county, with Rayton Cope and Felix Cantrell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. A native of Dekalb county, Mr. Barnes was born February 8, 1881. He was a son of the late Arch Barnes and Martha Cantrell Barnes and he had resided in Warren county for some eight years. Engaged in farming and the nursery business, Mr. Barnes was a member of the Baptist Church of Christ in Jefferson. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Girtha Barnes, McMinnville; four sons, Roscoe, Cordell and Billy Jack Barnes, McMinnville, and Charles Barnes, Viola; four daughters, Mrs. Marie Rigsby, Smithville; Mrs. Cleo Cantrell, McMinnville, Mrs. Bobby Warren and Mrs. Lucille Allen, Chattanooga. Also six grandchildren. Love, Cantrell and McGrath Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, Oct. 22, 1953, p. 8.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]

Van Buren Man Found Dead At Cedar Grove Home
Eugene Earl Barnett, 71, Van Buren county farmer, was found dead at his home in the Cedar Grove community Christmas day. He had been suffering from a heart condition for several years. A coroner's jury, empaneled by Ed Rascoe, Van Buren coutny coroner, returned a verdict of death by natural causes. Reports indicated that the man had been dead for about 2 days when his body was found. Mr. Barnett was a native of Warren county, born September 4, 1880. He was a son of R. L. Barnett and Emma Bell Barnett and he was a member of the Methodist church. He had been engaged in farming and carpenter work until ill health forced his retirment. Survivors include two brothers, Clyde Barnett, Bone Cave, and Clarence Barnett, Nashville. Funeral services were conducted at the Chapel of the High Funeral Home December 27 at 10 a.m. John W. High officiated and burial was in the Pine Bluff cemetery. Arrangements were by the High Funeral Home.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Friday, Jan 4, 1952, p. 4
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]

BARRETT, James T. (circa 1920 - 1995)

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, 1 Nov 1995, p. 2-A, col. 3.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 1998]

Johnny Aubry Barrett, 64, died at his home in the ninth district of Cannon county last Monday, November 8, at 12:15 o'clock. Funeral services were conducted at Auburntown Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock with John W. High officiating. Burial was in the Duggan cemetry. The deceased was a son of William Barrett and Betty Gannon Barrett and was born February 8, 1884. He was married to the former Miss Mary Davenport, who survives. Besides his wife, the deceased is survived by three sons, Claydon, Clyde Wiley and Billy Barrett, all of Woodbury; three sisters, Mrs. Ellie Fann of McMinnville, and Nora Mathis and Eudia Mathis, both of Centertown; also three brothers, Hugh Barrett, Throup, Tex., and Wiley and Clark Barrett, of Cannon county. Hugh Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville,TN. Nov. 19, 1948.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Rites Held Tues. For W.H. Barrett
Funeral services for William Howard Barrett age 69, were held Tuesday 1:30 p.m. at Faulkner Methodist Chapel, Rev. L. M. Long officiated, burial was in the Pike Hill Cemetery. He was a member of the Methodist Church. A son of John Henry Barrett and Belfora Dewberry, he was born in Cannon county, October 19, 1888. He married to Genira Askew on October 1, 1942, who survives. Other survivors are one stepson, Zollie William Potter, Chattanooga, one brother, Henry Barrett, Rt. 3, McMinnville.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Mar. 16, 1956, p. 7.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Bridgett Gracelynn Bates
Infant Bridgett Gracelynn Bates, one month and 25 days old, died April 28 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. The daughter of David Lynn and Barbara Ann Shehane Bates of McMinnville, she is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Ruth and Tom Cantrell of Smithville; paternal grandparents, William and Nellie McCormick of McMinnville; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday at High's Chapel at 2 p.m. with Sammy Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation will begin today after 3 p.m. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. March 22, 1998.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]

McMinnville resident and Bakersfield, Calif., native Teddy Samuel Bear, 27, was murdered Jan. 2 in Gadsden, Ala. A cellular communications agent and a member of the Pentecostal faith, he served his country in the U.S. Marines during Desert Storm. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Clark Bear; his father, Emmet Bear of McMinnville; his mother, Cathy Bear of McMinnville; maternal grandmother, Della May Casady of White Field, Okla.; paternal grandmother, Ella Mae Moore of Bakersfield, Calif.; two sons, Devin Andrew Bear of McMinnville and David Samuel Bear of California; one daughter, Storm Flanery of McMinnville; two sisters, Patricia Mae Bear of Ft. Smith, Ark., and Shannon Catherine Beals of McMinnville; two brothers-in-law, George Beals of McMinnville and John Efurd of Ft. Smith, Ark.; one nephew, Emmet Beals of McMinnville; several aunts and uncles. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Chapel with Tony White officiating. Burial will follow at White Hill Cemetery in Van Buren County with military graveside rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be held from 19 p.m. today, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. until time of services Friday at LoveCantrell & Cope. LoveCantrell & Cope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Jan. 6, 1999.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

BEARD, Joe Emmett (1882 - 1953)

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, 26 March 1953, p. 8.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]

Daylight Community - The Stewart community is greatly grieved by the sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Silas Beard. She and her husband had visited a son only a short way off Saturday night and had returned and gotten in bed when she suddenly became sick and in two minutes was dead. She lived at her childhood home and well beloved and highly respected and will be missed, not alone by the community, but by the church at Stewarts, where she was a faithful and regular attendant.

Southern Standard, McMinnville,TN. Apr. 4, 1952, p. 14.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Joe D. Beasley, School Teacher, Dies Of Illness
Joe D. Beasley, a teacher in the Warren County schools for several years,
World War II Army officer and a well known resident of the seventh district, died at Lively Heights Nursing Home Thursday afternoon at 1: 50 o'clock, after a prolonged illness. He was 47. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Armstrong Church of Christ, following a prayer service at the chapel of High Funeral Home at 1:30 o'clock. Officiating was Rev. R.L. Benton, minister of the First Methodist Church, and burial was in Armstrong cemetery. Mr. Beasley, native of Overton county, was born September 15, 1904. His parents were George S. Beasley, Warren county farmer, and Della Eubank Beasley and he was married June 11, 1936 to Miss Lucille Hughes. She survives. Prior to World War II, Mr. Beasley was vocational agriculture and science teacher at Central high school here and as a Reserve Army officer, he entered military service shortly after the outbreak of World War II. During extended Army duty he saw combat action in the Pacific theater of operations. Returning from military duty, Mr. Beasley became vocational agriculture instructor at Irving College high school, a position he held until ill health forced his retirement. In addition to his teaching duties, he operated a farm in the seventh district. He was a member of the Methodist Church and the American Legion. Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by one son, Joe Hughes Beasley, McMinnville; two sisters, Mrs. Firm Lusk and Miss Euereathea Beasley, both of McMinnville. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Apr. 11, 1952, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Warren County native Fred C. Bell, 74, died Jan. 5 at V.A. Hospital in Nashville after an extended illness. A retired maintenance employee of Purity Dairies and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, he was the son of Millie and Marie Muncey Bell. He is survived by his wife, Helen Raymond Bell of Nashville; one daughter, Kathy Bell Barnes of Nashville; one son, Jimmy Turner of McMinnville; two grandsons, Stacy Turner of Rock Island and Jeremy Harrison of Murfreesboro; one granddaughter, Whitney Barnes of Nashville; one brother, Hoyt Bell of Springfield; and three sisters, Gladys Robinson of Springfield, Betty Witty of McMinnville, and Mary Ellen Reeves of Little Rock, Ark. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at High's Chapel with Dean Hahn officiating. Burial will follow at Bascom Cemetery. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Jan. 8, 1999.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

BELL, Isaac (???? - 1884)

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Sat, 18 October 1884.
[Contributor: Miss Dean Brewer, McMinnville, TN, 1999]

          May's gone but not forgotten
          From this world of sorrow here
          Where the sky is always clear.
          Yes darling, you have left us
          With our hearts so sad and lone
          But Jesus had a place awaiting
          Just a mansion, just a home.
          And one day we hope to meet you
          On that bright, celestial shore
          For we know you will be waiting
          Where we will never part no more.
          Darling how we miss you
          And our hearts are filled with pain
          But we think of John 3:16
          Then we know we can meet again.

Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN)
[Contributor: Chris Keathley, 2009]
[Note: May Mullican Bell, 2 Sept 1911 – 17 Jan 1939, d/o William Womack and Cynthia L. Dunlap Mullican, married 17 Dec 1932, Warren Co., TN by J.H. Mayo, JP to Elbert Bell, buried Mt. View Cemetery, McMinnville, TN with son, Gentry Elbert Bell, 16 Jan 1939 – 25 Jan 1939.]

Morrison resident and Warren County native Welthan May Bell, 83, died Jan. 2 at River Park Hospital. A homemaker and a member of Morrison First Baptist Church, she was the daughter of William and Lora Hendrix Parker and was preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Leslie Bell in 1996; and one son, James Leslie (Buck) Bell. She is survived by three sons, William Bell of Morrison, Ronald Douglas Bell of McMinnville and David Bell of Chattanooga; five daughters, Willie Hittle and Martha Lafevers, both of Springfield, Mary Fuson of Antioch, Betty Pack of McMinnville and Barbara Freeze of Morrison; 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at High's Chapel with Bill Hall officiating. Burial followed
at Bascom Cemetery. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Jan. 6, 1999.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Warren Native Dies At Home Of Daughter
Word was received by the Standard this week of the death on March 28 of Mrs. Belle Woodlee Benefield, former resident of McMinnville and a native of the Irving College section of Warren county. She was 82. Mrs. Benefield, the only daughter of the late Greer Woodlee, died at the home of her youngest daughter, Mrs. Henry DeBock, at Chico, Calif. Funeral services and burial took place there. The Warren county native was married to the late Chelius C. Benefield, former teacher, Warren county surveyor and superintendent of Tennessee coal mines. He preceded her in death two years ago. Mrs. Benefield is survived by three daughters, two sons, nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, 9 April 1953, p. 15.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]

Bennett Child's Rites Tuesday
Brenda Nell Bennett, 9-months-old daughter of Finis Bennett and Donnett Kilgore Bennett, died unexpectedly while the parents were visiting relatives in Monterey Sunday. The death occurred at 6:15 p.m. Prayer services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the parlors of High Funeral Home. John W. High officiated and burial was in New Union cemetery. The child was born August 20, 1952. The parents are residents of the Mt. Leo section of McMinnville. Survivors in addition to the parents, are three brothers, Billy Joe Bennett, Charles Edward Bennett and Howard Bennett,and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Kilgore, Chattanooga. Arrangements were by High's.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thur, 21 May 1953, p. 9.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]

Former Resident Dies In Texas
James William Bennett, former resident of Warren county, died in Dallas, Texas Friday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock, following a heart attack suffered five hours earlier. The body was returned here for burial with funeral services held Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the parlors of High Funeral Home. John W. High officiated and burial was in Riverside cemetery. A native of White county, Mr. Bennett was born January 1, 1880. He was a son of Fate Bennett and Phoebe Smith Bennett and he was married to Miss Martha Alice Kines December 23, 1898. She died September 13, 1952. Mr. Bennett was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, Fate Bennett, Manchester, and Dave Bennett, Detroit, Mich.; five daughters, Mrs. Lela Cope and Mrs. G.A. Tenfel, Detroit, Mich.; Mrs. Grace Hillis and Mrs. J.K. Stranlek, McMinnville, and Mrs. J.E. Cavin, Dallas, Texas; two brothers, R.L. Bennett, Dallas, and Ed Bennett, Jasper; two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Webster, Daytona Beach, Fla., and Mrs. Mattie Fritz, Dallas.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday Aug. 20, 1953, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]

Bobbie Kelley Bess, 94
Rock Island resident and Warren County native Bobbie Kelley Bess, 94, died Aug. 24 at NHC Healthcare after an extended illness. A homemaker and farmer, she was the daughter of Bedford Forest and Clara Bluhm Kelley, and was preceded in death by her husband, John Bryan Bess in 1971. She is survived by one sister, Mary Ann Bugbee of Tullahoma; one half brother, Billy Kelley of Clarksville; several nieces and nephews. Services were held Tuesday at High's Chapel with Rev. Robert Case officiating. Burial followed at Mt. View Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church Ladies Circle #2. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) Aug. 26, 1998.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]

Byron, Bess, 81, Farmer, Political Leader, Passes
Byron Bess, 81, retired farmer and veteran Warren county political leader, died at his home in the 11th district, near Centertown. Services were Tuesday morning at 9:30 o'clock at the Oak Grove Baptist Church. Rev. W.J. Thompson, Baptist minister, officiated and burial was in the Oak Grove cemetery. Mr. Bess native of Warren county, was born near Irving College October 7, 1870. He was a son of I.P. Bess and Balzora Dearing Bess and he was married in 1898 to Miss Mattie Davenport, also of Warren county. She died five years ago. Mr. Bess moved with his family from the Irving College section to the 11th district when he was 16 years of age and had resided there since. For a number of years Mr. Bess was active in the political life of Warren county and although never a candidate for public office, he was at one time a member of the county school board. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Bess is survived by Benton Bess, Indianapolis, Ind., George, Harry, Clark and James Bess, Centertown; two daughters, Mrs. T.L. Hillis, Centertown, and Mrs. W.W. Smartt, Murfreesboro; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Cates and Mrs. W. M. Arledge, Centertown; a half-brother, John Bess, McMinnville; a half-sister, Mrs. Cora Clark, Ohio. Also six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements by High Funeral Home.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 18 Jan 1952, p. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]

Mrs. Ida Bess, Former Resident, Dies In Arizona
News of the death in Phoenix, Ariz., of Mrs. Ida Bess, former Warren countian, was received here last week by her sister-in-law, Mrs. E.J. Morton of Tarlton. Mrs. Bess died in a Phoenix hospital October 26 after a week's illness. She was 70. Mrs. Bess, widow of Jack Bess, resided with her family near Irving College and at Mt. Zion in this county before moving to Arizona 20 years ago. Her husband died 28 years ago and is buried at Mt. Zion and a son, Burger Bess, died in Arizona 14 years ago. Mrs. Bess was a member of the Philadelphia Baptist Church of this county. Funeral services were held Saturday at 11:30 o'clock at a Phoenix funeral home with Rev. Tillman Habegger officiating. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery, Phoenix. Surviving including a brother, L.H. Williams; two sisters, Mrs. H.R. Etter and Mrs. Sam Lynn, all of Phoenix.

Rock Island resident Robert Ferman Bess died of a lingering illness Friday at Warren Regional Hospital. He was 72 years of age. A native of Dekalb County, he was the son of the late John and Martha Hale Bess and the husband of Eva Pearl Byars Bess, who survives. Mr. Bess was a retired supervisor at Rockford and a member of the Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Robert Bess, Jr. of Rock Island, three daughters Linda Gayle McBride of Tullahoma, Kathy Tugman of Signal Mountain, and Christine Cornett of Rock Island; four sisters, Madie Elrod and Lucille Bailey both of McMinnville, Ella Arnold of Arizona and Mina French of Manchester; two brothers, Truman (Red) Bess of McMinnville and Hughie Bess of Centertown; and five grandchildren. Burial Mt. View Cemetery. Love-Cantrell and Cope Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Southern StandardMcMinnville, TN. March 4,1990.
[Contributor: Angelia Bratcher-Bess]

Tom Bess
Born Dec. 13, 1892, Mr. Tom B. Bess, 93, died Sunday at 5:30 p.m. in River Park Hospital. The Route 6 resident was a retired blacksmith, a farmer, and a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Bess was a son of Allison and Josie Boyd Bess. Surviving is the widow, Mrs. Hallie Panter Bess, and a son Eugene Bess both of Rt. 6, McMinnville. Also surviving are two grandchildren and a great-grandchild. The funeral services is scheduled Wednesday in High's Chapel with Ken Dodd and Ray Holder to officiate. Burial is to follow in Hills Creek Cemetery at 3 p.m.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 1 Oct 1986.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]

BESS, William M. (circa 1835 - 1935)

Too 'Frail' for Confederate Ranks, Non-Combatant, Nearly 101, Dies
        William M. Bess, rejected as too frail to serve in the Confederate Army in 1861, died Saturday morning just twenty days short of his 101st birthday. He remained in vigor and health until the last and was ill but six days. He had lived for the last thirty-five years at the home of his daughter, Mrs. C.M. Lorhum, near Joelton. Funeral services were conducted for him this afternoon at the Oakland Freewill Baptist Church by the Rev. J.L. Welch. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery.
       Mr. Bess's vigor was as remarkable as his very great age and until his final illness, he was able to walk about - enjoying a daily three-quarter mile constitutional - and could read without glasses. Until three years ago, he "walked down to Nashville" - some twelve miles distant- whenever he "took a notion. Mr. Bess never claimed to have a formula for his health and longevity, but pointed out that he never used tobacco, drank little liquor and had eaten no meat during the latter years of his life.
       When the Civil War broke out, Mr. Bess volunteered, seeking enlistment in the Confederate Army, but he was turned down because whooping cough and measles had settled in his lungs and he was deemed too frail. He was born in Warren County near the McMinnville and Smithville highways. He lived on a farm in that community during his youth and spent most of his life engaged in farming in Warren County. Surviving him are: his daughter, Mrs. Lohrum; a son, Luster Bess; and a half brother, Henry Bess of Nashville. His grandsons, William, Henry, Edgar, Almar and Edward Bess, and Polk Merryman, served as pallbearers.

Unknown newspaper dated Monday, 27 May 1935
(Found in Genealogy Dept. Family files, Magness Memorial Library, McMinnville, TN
by Sarah Bess Walker, 266 Perry Rd, Vincent AL 35178, 205-525-4225)

BETCHEL, Emanuel C. (circa 1845 - 1926)

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, 11 February 1926.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 1999]

Oakland
The death angel claimed the beloved husband and father, Mr. Emanuel C. Betchel, on February 3, 1926, being 81 years and 9 months old. He professed faith in Christ many years ago and from that time up to his death lived a true Christian life. He will be missed in this community as well as in his home and church. He leaves a wife. Mrs. Lyles Betchel, and three sons, Messrs. Tom and Harry Betchel of Warren County. The funeral services were conducted by Rev.. Cooley and the body was laid to rest at New Union, under a mound of flowers to await the resurrection.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, 18 February 1926.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 1999]

B

In Alphabetical Order by Surname

BAGLEY, Sam (???? - 1902)

BAIRD, A.J. (???? - 1889)

BAKER, Joe Harding (1877-1941)

BAKER, William A. (1869 - 1953)

BALES, William Anderson (1868-1950)

BARNES, Abbie E. (circa 1802 - 1883)

BARNES, E. Bruce

BARNES, Joel M. (???? - 1926)

BARNES, Mary Jane (1881 - 1953)

BARRETT, James T. (circa 1920 - 1995)

BEARD, Joe Emmett (1882 - 1953)

BELL, Isaac (???? - 1884)

BESS, William M. (circa 1835 - 1935)

BETCHEL, Emanuel C. (circa 1845 - 1926)