TNGenWeb Warren County Tennessee, Obituaries from the Southern Standard

Retired Morrison Merchant Dies
Funeral services for Thurman Darnell, 61, retired Morrison business man, will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at Morrison Methodist Church. Rev. A.C. Starke, the pastor, will officiate and burial will be in Morrison cemetery. Mr. Darnell member of a family long prominent in the life of the 10th district community, died in Nogales Arizona, Sunday. His death resulted from heart failure. Born and reared in Morrison, Mr. Darnell was a son of George and Kelly Darnell and he was unmarried. For a number of years he operated a mercantile business at Morrison and in recent years he made his home in Florida and Arizona. Survivors include two brothers, Walter Darnell, Florida, and Dewey Darnell, Cincinnati, Ohio; five sisters, Mrs. Alma Barry, Daytona Beach, Fla., Miss Pearl Darnell, Nashville, Mrs.
Josephine Meadows, Nogalas, Mrs. Winnie Rayburn, Winter Haven, Fla., and Louise, Winter Haven.. The body arrived here from Arizona last night and will be at High Funeral Home until the hour of service today.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thur, 17 Sept 1953, p. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]

Alton Hill Davenport, 90-year-old resident of Route 1, McMinnville, died following a four-day illness at the River Park Hospital Saturday. A deacon of Barren Fork Baptist Church and a retired school teacher, he was the husband of Ruby Akers. A native of this county, he was a son of the late Robert Davenport and Sally Bottoms. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Hildon Davenport, Nashville, and Morris Davenport, McMinnville; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred Martin, Jasper, Tenn., and Mrs. Shirley Dodd, Wyandot, Mich.; seven grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. With Brownie Smith and David Carden officiating, last rites were held in the Barren Fork Baptish Church. Interment was in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) July 1978
[Contributor: Gail Krech from Alice Lance Duggin's Scrapbook]
[Note: Alton H. Davenport's dates are 21 Nov 1887 - 8 Jul 1978.
The Davenport family farm is a member of the Tennessee Century Farms Program.]

Sgt. Davenport Killed By N. Korean Mortar
Another Warren county soldier has given his life on the bloody battlefields of Korea. The Department of the Army has announced the death of Sgt. Bethel Davenport. Which occurred May 15 while the Centertown soldier was serving in combat with the 14th Infantry Regiment. The fatally injured service man was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Davenport of Morrison, Route 3. According to information forwarded to the of the soldier, Sgt. Davenport was killed in the vicinity of Haean-Myon, Korea, while engaging the enemy in combat. He was struck by fragments from an enemy mortar shell and according to the Army, was killed instantly. The following communication was forwarded Mr. and Mrs. Davenport by Col. R. V. Strauss, regimental commander, following Sgt. Davenport's death. "I extend my profound sympathy to you on the recent loss of your son, Sgt. Bethel Davenport, 53024916, who died in the service of his country on 15 May 1952, while engaging the enemy in combat in Korea. As a member of this command, Bethel was liked by all of his associates. He was an excellent soldier, performing all tasks assigned to him in a cheerful and efficient manner, thereby winning the commendation of his immediate superiors and the respect of his comrades. News of his death comes as a real shock to all who knew him, and his loss will be felt keenly in the organization."

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Edna H. Davenport, 98, died March 5 at NHC Healthcare after an extended illness. A member of Central Church of Christ, she was the daughter of Jim and Randa Hillis Hunter and was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Davenport in 1974. She is survived by daughter, Mrs. Dave R. Hoover of McMinnville; granddaughter, Mrs. Mike Miner of Sevierville; and grandchildren, Ashley and John Miner. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at High's Chapel with Julian Goodpasture and Kirk Brothers officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at High's. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 7 Mar 2001, p. 2-A.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]

DAVENPORT, Hallie (circa 1886 - 1953)

Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) Thurs, 5 Feb 1953.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]

Davenport’s Rites Saturday
Funeral services for Hardy Clark Davenport, 65, Daylight farmer, were conducted Saturday afterrnoon at 2 o’clock at the Blues Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Officiating was Rev. R. H. Hale and Rev. James Crooks and burial was in Blues Hill cemetery. Mr. Davenport died at Faulkner Springs hospital Friday morning at 2 o’clock, following a six weeks’ illness. Born in Cannon county, July 8, 1886, Mr. Davenport was a son of William Burl Davenport and Mattie Louise Bryson Davenport and he was married to Miss Della Mai Smith, who survives. Mr. Davenport was a member of the Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Davenport is survived by three sons, W.P. Davenport and Hardy C. Davenport, Daylight, and Aubrey Davenport, Detroit, Mich.; one daughter, Mrs. R.C. Jacobs, Daylight; one brother, Chester Davenport, Woodbury, and three sisters, Mrs. Sam Jones, Murfreesboro, Mrs. Frank King, Woodbury, and Mrs. Henry R. Smith, Centertown. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Friday, Feb 15, 1952, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2001]

Mrs. Davenport's Rites Held
Funeral services for Mrs. Isaac Davenport, 79, of Murfreesboro, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Woodbury Road Baptist Church there with burial in Coleman cemetery. Mrs. Davenport died in a Murfreesboro hospital Friday. Mrs. Davenport was the mother of Coleman Davenport of McMinnville.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Mar. 7, 1952, p. 7.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Joe A. Davenport Dies Of Illness
Joseph Armstrong Davenport, farmer of the Lucky community and a well known fox hunter, died at his home in the 13th district Friday morning at 9:30 o’clock, following an illness of two weeks. He was 81. Funeral rites were conducted Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church. Rev. P.E. Maples, the pastor, officiated and burial was in Providence cemetery. A native of Cannon county, Mr. Davenport was born February 9, 1872. He was a son of John Davenport and Sarah Smith Davenport and he was married to Miss Laura Pope. She survives. Mr. Davenport had been a resident of Warren county for a number of years and was active in the Friendly Fox Hunters Association. He was a member of the Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Jesse W. Davenport, McMinnville; two daughters, Mrs. J. H. Bond and Miss Carrie Davenport, McMinnville; three brothers, Arthur Davenport, McMinnville, Brewer and Bill Davenport, Shelbyville; two sisters, Mrs. Evan Vance, Readyville, and Mrs. Fannie Keson, McMinnville. Arrangements by High Funeral Home.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, Aug. 27, 1953, p. 22.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]

Mrs. Margaret Davenport, 91, died at the home of her son, Walter Davenport, near Oak Grove, 11th district, Tuesday evening at 9 o'clock. Funeral services were conducted Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Oak Grove Baptist Church. John W. High officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Davenport was born November 18, 1857. She had been a resident of the Oak Grove community all of her life. She is survived by three sons, Walter Davenport and Clark Davenport, both of Oak Grove, and Colonel Davenport, Nashville. One daughter, Mrs. Floyd Hillis of Oak Grove, and one sister, Mrs. Callie Taylor. High's were in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. February 4, 1949.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Anna Elizabeth Davidson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.D.B. Davidson was born Nov. 17, 1890 and died June 7th 1904 at 9:18 p.m. She had been suffering with measles which lead into pneumonia for some weeks. The death was the sweetest that those present had ever witnessed. She was seated in a rocker and was perfectly conscious to within as few moments of the last when it seemed the angels came and beckoned to her soul to come and go with them, and she caught up the strain "la la!" repeating this several times with a gradual increase in the tone of voice and at the same time rocking to and fro until without a struggle, with no indication of pain whatever she was wafted away to join the blessed above. It is of course difficult to part with such a sweet, bright, beautiful child almost ready to bloom into woman-hood but we should joyfully say with our Blessed Redeemer "God's Will be done; not mine." Funeral services were conducted at the residence Thursday morning after which the body was taken to Salem, Lewis Co. for interment.

Lawrence Democrat, Lewisburg, TN. Friday June 10, 1904.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Davis Child Dies After Short Illness
Arthur Randy Davis, year-old son of J.Richard and Hazel Mitchell Davis, died at Medical Clinic Tuesday evening at 11:45 o’clock following an illness of three days. Prayer services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at Blue wing Church in Cannon county. J.R. Bailey officiated and burial was in Blue Wing cemetery. The child native of Cannon county, was born December 17, 1952. His parents resided in Cannon county near Blue Wing. Besides his parents the child is survived by two brothers, Edward and Glenn Davis, Cannon county, four sisters, Mrs.L.E. Pennington, McMinnville, Vivian, Corless, and Debra Davis, Cannon county.

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

Ause Davis, 72, Buried Saturday
Ause Davis resident of the Campaign community, died Friday at pine Breeze Sanitarium, Chattanooga, following an illness of several months. He was 72. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Sales Baptist Church with John W. High officiating. Burial was in Salem cemetery. A native of Warren county, Mr. Davis was born March 25, 1879. His parents were Anderson Davis and Mary Cantrell Davis and for a number of years he had been engaged in farming in the third district. Mr. Davis was a member of the Baptist Church. He was married to Miss Beulah Gribble, who preceded him in death, July 10, 1920. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Vernon Cribbs, Manchester, and Mrs. Maxine Autry, Arlington, Va.; two brothers, I.M., Davis, Gath, and Asa Davis, Campaign. Also one sister, Mrs. Lee Boren, Chattanooga. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, Feb 8, 1952, p. 16.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio from her 4th Obituary book, 2001]

Billy Ross Davis, 59
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Billy Ross Davis, 59, died March 19 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville after an extended illness. A battery distributor with the Jennings Company of Florida, he was the son of Alvin and Gladys Adcock Davis. He is survived by his wife, Pat Byrne Davis, one son, Michael Edward Davis of McMinnville; four step-sons, Duane Thomas of Orlando, Fla., Rick Thomas of Perry, Fla., Doug Thomas of McMinnville and James Cumberland of Tampa, Fla.' two step-daughters, Dawn Thomas of McMinnville and Cheryl Cumberland of Clarksville; one brother Danny Davis of McMinnville; and 13 grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at High's Chapel with Ray Skyles officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory. Visitation will be held from 1 - 9 p.m. today and 11 a.m. until time of the service Monday at High's. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 21 Mar 1999.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]

Rites Wednesday For Mrs. Davis
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Priest Davis, 81, widow of Cart Davis, were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at East End Church of Christ. Rufe Higgins, the minister, officiated and burial was in Preston Heights cemetery at Quebeck. Mrs. Davis died at the residence of Mrs Mary Watt, 112 Bluff Street, Tuesday morning at 2:30 o’clock, after an illness of two months. She was a native of White county, born March 2, 1872. Her parents were John Priest and Jane Priest, and she was married to Mr. Davis, who died December 20, 1949. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mack George and Mrs. Lawson Hale, McMinnville; one son Bernard Davis, Detroit, Mich., and a brother, Charles Priest, Kentucky. Arrangements were by High funeral Home.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thurs, 22 Oct 1953, p. 19.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]

Ernest Davis
Reportedly involved in an accident at LaVergne, Warren County native Ernest H. Davis Jr., 41, was pronounced dead on arrival at General Hospital, Nashville, at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. A member of the Church of Christ, he was a son of Ernest Hoover Davis Sr. of McMinnville and the late Capitola Earls Davis. He was employed by Yellow Freight System and was a resident of LaVergne. In addition to his father, he is survived by his widow, Mrs. Doris Jean Davis, and a son and daughter, Jeffery and Christy Davis of Smyrna. He is also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Lois Hobbs and Mrs. Carolyn Odineal of McMinnville, Mrs. Agnes Craigmile of Centertown and Mrs. Jean Hix of LaVergne. Ron Martin and Brownie Smith will conduct services in McMinville Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Monday. Interment will be in Centertown Cemetery.

Gilbert Davis Dies of Illness
Gilbert Davis, 87-year-old retired farmer, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Dora Elliot, at Campaign Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock. He had been ill eight weeks. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Campaign Church of Christ. Frank Gilley officiated and burial was in Friendship cemetery. A native of Bledsoe county, Mr. Davis was born July 19, 1866. He was a son of Scott Davis and Elizabeth Hatfield Davis and he was married to Miss Louise Simpson, who preceded him in death. Mr. Davis is survived by two other daughters, Mrs. Belle Reeves, St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Hallie Dodson, Dalton, Ga.; three brothers, Matt Davis, Brockdale, Robert Davis Dalton, Ga.; three sisters, Mrs. Cuba Trusley, Chattanooga, Mrs. Minnie McCulley, Guild and Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, Cartwright. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thurs, 22 Jan 22, 1953.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]

DAVIS, Melton Eugene (circa 1929 - 1953)

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, June 11, 1953.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]

Mrs. Octa Jane Davis, 83, widow of Will L. Davis, died Wednesday afternoon at the family residence, 1416 E. Gilbert St., following a two-weeks illness. She was born in McMinnville, Tenn., and lived here about 40 years. Mrs. Davis was a member of the McMinnville Christian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs Ruby Reynolds and Mrs. Irene Northcutt, both of Muncie; three sons, Glenn, Muncie, and Max and Charles, both of Ridgeville; five sisters, Mrs. Cora Carter, Mrs. Pearl Johnson and Mrs. Hilda Reason, all of Muncie; Mrs. Icie Perry, McMinnville, and Mrs. Maude Vinson, Detroit; two brothers, Charles Stroud, Berrien Springs Mich., and James Stroud, Muncie; 16 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at the Meeks Mortuary at 1:30 p.m. Friday with the Rev. R. William Meier, pastor of the Ridgeville Nazarene Church, officiating. Interment will follow in Elm Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary after 2 p.m. Thursday and any time before the services Friday.

Muncie Star Press, Muncie, Ind. 12 April 1961.
[Contributors: Ed and Debra Pfeifer, 2001]

Friendship Rites For Mrs. Davis
Funeral services for Mrs. Rebeccah Hillis Davis, about 84, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Friendship Baptist church, at Campaign. John W. High officiated and burial was in friendship cemetery. Mrs. Davis, wife of Monroe Davis, died Friday evening at 9:56 o'clock at her home in Campaign. She had been ill three months. A native of Warren county, Mrs. Davis was a daughter of Ike Hillis and Nancy Hillis. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Floyd and Denny Davis, Campaign, and T. R. Davis, Quebeck; one daughter, Mrs. Maude Rutledge, Campaign. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. May 16, 1952, p. 2.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Campaign community- Death Removed one of our oldest citizens Friday night when Mrs. Rebecca Davis departed this life after an illness of about four months. "Aunt Beck" and her husband, " Uncle Mon" have resided in Campaign some 25 years, and had enjoyed wedded bliss close to 70 years, having married in their early teens. Although they have no records, their ages are said to be 84 for her and 90 or 91 for him. Mrs. Davis was a daughter of Ike and Nancy McBride Hillis born in the Goodbars community of this community of this county and spent all of her life in Warren and Van Buren. She was a member of the Methodist church, a good woman, who never took to the fads and frills of our modern age. She was devoted to her home and family, kind to her neighbors and loved by their children. This world would be a better place if more people, like Aunt Beck, would love the simple things of life, and have some of her kindness, good heartedness, and patience. She was the mother of ten children, 9 sons and one daughter, all deceased except Titus of Quebeck, Dennie and Floyd and Mrs. Maude Rutledge of this place. She played a great part in rearing of two grandsons, Zollie and Woodrow Davis, also of this place. She was known to her family as Mammy and to her aged husband as "Becky" who confided to us that in all the trials and tribulations of his long life, the loss of his companion, was the hardest to bear. She is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all to whom our community offers sympathy. Funeral services and burial at Friendship Sunday P.M. conducted by Bro. Brannon and Mr. High.

Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) 16 May 1952, p. 17.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
[Note: The tombstone of Rebecca Hillis Davis, 11 Jul 1868 - 9 May 1952, has
the year 1956, but the newspaper and High Funeral Home records have
1952 as the year of death. Mr. Davis, her husband, died in 1954. ljh]

McMinnville Native Dies In Muncie, Ind., May 5
William Lee Davis, 70, native of McMinnville died May 5, at the family home, 1416 E. Gilbert, Muncie, Ind. Funeral services were held the following day in Muncie with burial in Elm Ridge cemetery. The eldest son of John and Jane Davis, the deceased was born and reared in McMinnville. He had lived in Indiana for 26 years and was employed by Warner Gear Corp. for 21 years. Mr. Davis was a member of the Chris Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Octa J. Davis; four sons, Glen Morgan, Max and Charles Davis, and two daughters, Mrs. Leo Northcutt and Mrs. Ruby Reynolds. Also two brothers, Charles and Thomas Davis, and one sister, Mrs. Callie Barrett.

Muncie Star Press, Muncie, Ind. 5 May 1949.
[Contributors: Ed and Debra Pfeifer, 2001]

McMinnville Native Dies In Muncie, Ind. May 5
William Lee Davis, 70, native of McMinnville, died May 5, at the family home, 1416 E. Gilbert, Muncie, Ind. Funeral services were held the following day in Muncie with burial in Elm Ridge cemetery. The eldest son of John and Jane Davis, the deceased was born and reared in McMinnville. He had lived in Indiana for 26 years and was employed by Warner Gear Corp. for 21 years. Mr. Davis was a member of the Chris Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Octa J. Davis; four sons, Glen Morgan, Max and Charles Davis, and two daughters, Mrs. Leo Northcutt and Mrs. Ruby Reynolds. Also two brothers, Charles and Thomas Davis, and one sister, Mrs. Callie Barrett.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. May 27, 1949.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Mrs. Deakins, 65, Dies Of Illness
Mrs. Eunice Inez Deakins, well known McMinnville woman and member of a prominent Warren county family, died at Riverview Nursing Home Tuesday morning after a long illness. She was 65. Funeral rites were held Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the parlors of High Funeral Home. Allen Phy, minister of Union City Church of Christ and Rev. C. B. Smith, Methodist minister, officiated and burial was in Riverside cemetery. Mrs. Deakins born in Coffee county, March 22, 1888, was a daughter of T.B. Brown and Martha Meadows Brown. She was married to Joe W. Deakins, lumberman and farmer, who preceded her in death several years ago. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Nancy Edmondson, McMinnville, and three brothers. Mack H. Brown and Hugh Brown, McMinnville, and Charlie Brown Ft. Worth, Texas. A son, Joe Brown Deakins, died May 4, 1948. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, 13 Aug 1953, p. 3.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]

Miss Lula Decker died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. (Joseph and Maggie) Decker, in Viola, last Monday afternoon, after a few weeks illness from fever. The burial oc-curred on Tuesday, after funeral services by Rev. E.L. Moore, pastor of the Presbyterian Church at this place. Deceased was a young woman of many excellent traits of character and had nu-merous friends to whom her death brings sorrow. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved par-ents and friends in their affliction.

Warren County Times (McMinnville, TN)
Fri, 16 Sept 1904, Vol. II, No. 17, p. 1.
[Contributor: Chris Keathley, 2009]

Pfc. Delon’s Body Enroute Home
The remains of Pfc. Howard E. Delon, who died while fighting with the 3rd Infantry Division in Korea, is now enroute to the United States. Defense Department orders were received by his parents Saturday that the body was enroute to the states. No date of arrival was given. The Van Buren county soldier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Delon, who reside at Bone Cave, was killed in action November 23, 1951. He had been serving with the third division since his assignment to Korea in July. Entering the service January 15, 1951, Pfc. Delon received his basic training at Camp Breckinridge, Ky., with the 101st Airborne Division. He sailed for overseas duty on July 5. While no funeral arrangements have as yet been made, the soldier’s body will be laid to rest at Long cemetery, near his home.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, Feb 1,1952, p. 7.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio from her 4th Obituary book, 2001]

Funeral Monday For Pfc. Delon, Killed In Korea
The remains of Pfc. Howard E. Delon, Van Buren county soldier killed while fighting with the Third Infantry Division in Korea, is scheduled to arrive at Tullahoma tomorrow (Saturday) at 12:55 o'clock. High Funeral Home will meet the body and bring it here for reburial with funeral services scheduled for Monday morning. The rites will be conducted at Mt. Elam Baptist church at 10 o'clock Monday morning with Rev. Creed McCoy, pastor of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, Knoxville, officiating. Burial will be in Long cemetery. Pfc. Delon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Delon of the Ceder Grove community, Van Buren county, was killed in action November 23. He had been a member of the Third Infantry's fighting force since his assignment to Korea in July. Born in Van Buren county, March 31, 1929, the soldier entered the service January 15, 1951, Pfc. Delon received basic training at Camp Breckenridge, Ky., with the famed 101st Airborne Division. He sailed for overseas duty July 5 and was given a combat assignment immediately upon his arrival in the Far East. Besides his parents, the soldier is survived by one brother, Cpl. Carl W. Delon, now stationed at Lake Charles, La., Air Force Base, and a sister, Mrs. Tom Argo of Spencer. Also his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lucian Delon, Spencer.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Feb. 22, 1952, p. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

DEMPSTER, John Aaron (circa 1886 - 1953)

Southern Standard Thursday February 5, 1953.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]

DENNIS, Clyde Brown (1914-1952)
BERRYMAN, Roy Mack
BERRYMAN, Mrs. Frances
BRINK, Bernard W. (Ben)

North Kentucky Collision Kills Native Of Warren
A Warren county native, Clyde Brown Davis, 37 was killed early Sunday morning in a two-car collision in northern Kentucky which claimed the lives of three other persons and injured two children. The fatal collision telescoped both automobiles, pinning all occupants in the wreckage. It occurred about 5:05 a.m. Sunday on U.S. Highway 42, ten miles west of Covington, Ky. Mr. Dennis, owner of one of the cars, was returning to Detroit, Mich., where he had made his home for the past fourteen years, when the collision occurred. Driver of this car at the time of the accident was Roy Mack Berryman, who with his wife, Mrs. Frances Berryman, was also killed in the wreck. The two Berryman children, Roy, Jr., 6, and Pamela, 3, were reported in serious condition early in the week at a Covington hospital. Driver of the other automobile involved in the crash was a man listed as Bernard W. (Ben) Brink, of Covington. He was also killed. The Cincinnati Enquirer, daily newspaper, said that state troopers and passing motorists worked 20 minutes in extricating the bodies from the twisted wreckage. A crowbar was used to free the children from the rear seat of the Dennis car, the daily paper said. Kentucky state police reported that the accident was the first they had experienced in which gasoline tanks were ripped from the machines by pressure of impact. There was no fire. Mr. Dennis and Mr. Berryman had come to Nashville last weekend to pick up Mr. Barryman's wife and children who had been visiting relatives in Dickson. The former Warren resident and Mr. and Mrs. Berryman died en-route to a Covington hospital. Mr. Dennis was born near Lucky July 13, 1914. He was a son of A.R. Dennis and Adeline Parker and he was married January 28, 1933 to Miss Mary Irene Craddock. She survives. He left Warren county in 1938 and since that time had resided in Detroit where he was engaged in the roofing business. He was a member of the Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Clydia Ruth Dennis and Mary Joyce Dennis, both of Detroit; three brothers, Bill, Lonnie and Homer Dennis, and two sisters, Mrs. Bob Pirtle and Mrs. J. B. Denton, all of Detroit. Funeral services for Mr. Dennis were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Providence Baptist Church. Earnest Rich officiated and burial was in Providence cemetery. Rites for Mr. and Mrs. Berryman were held at Waverly and Mr. Brink's funeral was held at Lookout Heights, Ky., Wednesday.

Rosie D. Dennis, 94
Smithville resident and Warren County native Rosie D. Dennis, 94, died Oct. 4 at Baptist DeKalb Hospital in Smithville after a short illness. A homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Richard and Josephine Smith Peden; and was preceded in death by her husband, Lessie C. Dennis in 1963; five sisters, two brothers, one grandson; Donnie Lamar Keith; and one son-ion-law, W.H. Keith. She is survived by one daughter, Junnie Keith of Smithville; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard (R.P.) and Betty Dennis of McMinnville; one grandson, Larry Keith of Smithville; one granddaughter, Unita Butcher of McMinnville; one great-granddaughter and five great-great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at High's Chapel with Brownie Smith and Sammy Lee officiating. Burial followed at Centertown Cemetery. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Oct. 14, 1998.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]

Rites Today For Henry C. Denton
Funeral services for Henry Carl Denton, 25-year-old Korean veteran, will be held this (Thursday) morning at 10 o'clock at Jericho Church of Christ in White county. John W. High well officiate and burial will be in Jericho cemetery. Mr. Denton, died at his residence in the fourth district of White county about 8:15 a.m. Tuesday as a result of a gunshot wound. A coroner's jury termed the death suicide. The victim was a disabled veteran. A native of White county, Mr. Denton was born May 29, 1928. He was a son of Carl Mason Denton and Alma Johnson Denton and he was married April 25 of this year to Miss Clara Kreiss who survives. He was discharged from the military service in May. Mr. Denton was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors besides his wife, father and step-mother, are two half- sisters, Ollie Mae and Juanita Denton, and three half-brothers, Tommy, Leonard and Eustus Denton, all of White county. Arrangements are in charge of High Funeral Home.

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

Mrs. Lela Denton Dies Sunday At Medical Clinic
Mrs. Lela Mason Denton, aged 72, died at the Medical Clinic at 11:45 Sunday night after an illness of two weeks. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Jericho Church of Christ and burial was in the Jericho cemetery with Mr. Howard Hembree and Mr. John W. High officiating. She was a member of the Church of Christ. A daughter of Kelly Mason and Celie Chisam she was born in White county October 1, 1883. Mrs. Denton married C.C. Denton in May 1903, who survives. Other survivors are: three sons, Charles C. Denton, Quebeck, Carl M. Denton, Quebeck, Sam L. Denton, San Francisco, one daughter, Mrs. L. D. Hale, Chattanooga, three brothers Joe Mason, Walling, Arthur Mason, Quebeck and Zeb Mason of Walling. High Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

DePRIEST, Mary Bess (circa 1891 - 1952)

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday January 1, 1953.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]

Mrs. Potter’s Brother Dies; Sparta Rites
Funeral services for Roy Overton Dibrell, 63, brother of Mr. K. F. Potter of McMinnville, were held yesterday at 10 a.m. at Highland cemetery in Sparta. JoeNetherland officiated and burial took place there. Mr.Dibrill, a musician in the 24th Infantry Regiment band of the 30th (Old Hickory) division in World War II, died at veterans hospital, Murfreesboro, Saturday. He had been a patient at the hospital since suffering a spinal injury in an automobile accident shortly after the war. A son of Frank and Lou Dibrell of Sparta, Mr. Dibrell was educated in Sparta and Nashville schools and was graduated from Montgomery Bell Academy in 1912. Besides Mrs. Potter, he is survived by another sister, Mrs. Rowena D. Robenson of Maryville, and a brother, Commander A. G. Dibrell of Brooksville, Fla.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, 26 Nov 1953, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]

DILLARD, ELLEN FAYE HILLIS (1934 - 2000)

[Note: Faye was born 7 Apr 1934. She was preceded in death by daughter Jackie Dillard.]

Bobby Dishman, 61
Rock Island resident and Monterey native Bobby Dishman, 61, died Feb. 11 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness. A member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of Lou Ester Dishman of Sparta and the late Hershell Dishman. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Dishman; four sons, Bobby Dishman of Altamont, Anthony Dishman of Walling, Mark and Nathan Dishman, both of McMinnville; one daughter, Judith Hillis of McMinnville; two step-sons, Edward Rigsby of Georgia and Johnny Dodson of McMinnville; one step- daughter, Janice Kelly of Georgia; two brothers, Donald and Ronald Dishman, both of Sparta; three sisters, Betty Simmons and Bonnie Sims, both of Sparta, and Anna Ruth Williams of Cookeville; 13 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 1 p.m. today at High's Chapel with Ernest Walker and Mike Hillis officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dixon Infant's Rites Held Sunday Morning
Minnie Bell Dixon, infant daughter of Millard Dixon and Ethyl Muncey Dixon, died at the Medical Clinic Friday morning at 9 o'clock. The child was born two days earlier. Prayer services were held at the grave in Riverside cemetery Sunday morning at 9:30 o'clock with John W. High officiating. Besides the parents, the infant is survived by five brothers, Earl, James, Houston, Jewell and Tony Dixon, and three sisters, Brenda Kay and Donna Lee Dixon. All of McMinnville, and Mrs. Buster Lance, Muncie, Ind.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, July 30, 1953, p. 3.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]

DOAK, A.J. Jack (1917-1950)

Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) Fri, 1 Dec 1950.
[Contributor: Saundra Anderson, 1998.]
[Note: A.J. Jack Doak, June 2,1917 - Nov. 1950.]

Funeral Services For Lester Doak, Political Leader, Today At 2
Manufacturer Had Been Ill For Year, 4 Times Legislator

           Lester Doak, retired lumber manufacturer and a leading figure in the political life of McMinnville and Warren county for more than a quarter of a century, died at his home on West Colville street Wednesday afternoon at 2:50 o'clock. Mr. Doak, 67, had been in failing health for several months.
           Funeral services will be conducted today (Friday) at 2 o'clock at the parlors of High Funeral Home. Allen Phy, minister of Central Church of Christ, will officiate, assisted by John W. High, and burial will be in Mt. View cemetery.
           At one time owner and operator of the largest independent hame factory in the world, which was located here, Mr. Doak had been a principal figure in the county and Middle Tennessee's political picture since 1926. He represented Warren county in the House of Representatives in the sessions of 1941 and 1949 and was State Senator from the 11th Senatorial District, composed of the counties of Franklin, Marion, Grundy, and Warren, in the Legislstive sessions of 1931 and 1939. Mr. Doak was also prominently mentioned as a candidate for Congress to succeed the late Sam D. McReynolds in 1940, however, he did not make the race.
           A native of Cannon county, Mr. Doak was born near Woodbury, June 2, 1884. He was a son of Robert D. Doak and Mary Jane Preston Doak and in 1906 he moved to McMinnville where he had lived ever since.
           He was affiliated with the Buroughs-Ross-Colville Company here for several years and in the early 1930's he organized the Lester Hame Company which grew to the position of the largest independent hame factory in the world. The plant's products were marketed throughout the United States and foreign countries. Mr. Doak disposed of the hame factory, selling his full manufacturing plant and trade name to Southern Hame Company of Campaign. Since the disposal of the hame business, he had been engaged in the manufacture of cedar lumber products and had operated several large sawmills in this area. The first venture of Mr. Doak, who was known to thousands of Tennessee political figures as "Senator Lester," in the political field was in 1926 when he managed the Warren county campaign of Lewis S. Pope, an unsuccessful candidate for Governor at that time. Following that activity he continued active in local and state politics for more that a quarter of a century. In addition to his interest in the local political picture through he years, Mr. Doak was always active in state-wide political races and during his service in the General Assembly he was always identified with the administration forces at the particular times. Mr. Doak was a member of the Warren County Democratic Executive Committee for 25 years.
           He was a member of the Church of Christ. Mr. Doak was first married to Miss Ruby Cleo Tipton, of Altamont, Grundy county, Tennessee, in 1908. She died in February 1948 and he was later married in May 1949, to Mrs. Annis Biddle of Knoxville. She survives. In addition to his wife, Mr. Doak is survived by three sons; Lester Doak, Jr., Robert Doak and Forrest Doak, all of McMinnville; two daughters, Mrs. Morris Lentz, McMinnville, and Mrs. J.N. Lewis, Chattanooga; a step-daughter, Miss Sylvia Ann Biddle, McMinnville, and a stepson, Frank Biddle, U.S. Naval Air Corps, San Francisco, Calif. Also two brothers, Hugh J. Doak, editor and publisher of the Manchester Times, Manchester, and Elijah Doak, McMinnville. And one sister, Mrs.Cuba McCullough, Hastings, Fla. Arrangements are under direction of High Funeral Home.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, Jan 4, 1952, p. 1
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]

DOAK, Ruby Ruth (1917-1978)

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, 3 Nov 1978.
[Contributor: Saundra Anderson, 1998.]
[Note: Ruby Ruth Anderson Doak, b. April 27, 1917, d. Nov. 1, 1978.]

Rites At Bethlehem For Dave Dodd, Jr.
Graveside rites for Dave F. Dodd, Jr., 48, will be held at 4 p.m. today at Bethlehem cemetery. The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. at Berryville Church of Christ at Old Hickory, with the body being brought here for burial. Mr. Dodd, son of Dave F. Dodd, of Centertown, died at his home in Old Hickory yesterday. No other information concerning his death was available at press time.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 21 Aug 1952, p. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Mrs. James A. Dodson
Mrs. James A. (Pearl) Dodson, 90-year-old resident of 307 North Chancery Street here, succumbed to an extended illness in the Lively Heights Nursing Home here at 2 a.m. Saturday. Born May 12, 1886, in Warren County, she had been ill for 10 years. She was a daughter of the late Albert and Ada Rust Martin. Mrs. Dodson was the great-granddaughter of Asa Faulkner, one of the pioneer settlers of Warren County and one of the founders of the Faulkner Springs Mill. She was a granddaughter of Captain Thomas B. Rust and Adaline Faulkner Rust. In 1912 she was married to James A. Dodson, who survives. For many years before declining health, Mrs. Dodson was active in the work of the First Baptist Church, serving as president of the Women's Missionary Union and as circle chairman. She was a teacher of an adult ladies Sunday School class for over 25 years. Mrs. Dodson was also active in the Rural Letter Carriers Auxiliary for many years, serving as president and as a delegate to the National Convention in Washington, D.C., in 1938. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Stephen P. (Kate) Smith, McMinnville, three nieces and two nephews. The Rev. Harold White conducted final rites in Love-Cantrell Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment being in Shellsford Cemetery. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.

Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) Mon, 6 Sep 1976, p. 3-A.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]

Sherman Dodson Dies Suddenly
Sherman Dodson, 49, resident of Campaign community, died unexpectedly while at work in Willoughby, Ohio, Tuesday morning about 7:30 o’clock. Mr. Dodson had only shortly before checked in for work when he was apparently seized by a fatal heart attack. The body is being returned to McMinnville by air ambulance and was scheduled to arrive late yesterday afternoon. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by High Funeral Home. A native of White county, Mr. Dodson is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dodson of Campaign. Besides his parents he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ella Mae Breedlove Dodson, Campaign; two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Lee, Detroit, Mich. and Sue Dodson; one son, Jimmy Dodson; three brothers, Robert L. Dodson, McMinnville, and Venus and Murphy Dodson, White county. Also one sister, Mrs. J.F. Simmons, Jr., Campaign.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, April 23, 1953, p. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]

Rites For Sherman Dodson Conducted At Pine Bluff
Funeral services for Rae Sherman Dodson, who died unexpectedly while at work in Willoughby, Ohio, were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Pine Bluff Methodist Church. Rev. J. A. Booth, Presbyterian minister at Rock Island, officiated and burial was in Friendship cemetery. Mr. Dodson, 48, died of a heart attack at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, shortly after reporting for work at the Willoughby plant where he was employed. A native of White county, Mr. Dodson was born November 22, 1904. He was a son of Elmer S. and Ida Wilson Dodson and he was married June 29, 1935 to Miss Ella Mae Breedlove, who survives. He was a member of the Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, April 30, 1953.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]

West Green Hill resident and Scottsboro, Ala., native Billy Dean Dolberry, 69, died Jan. 1 at NHC Healthcare in Smithville after a four month illness. A retired die setter and a member of Sink Creek Missionary Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Benjamin David and Darcus Bean Dolberry; and was preceded in death by one daughter, Emma Kay Dolberry; one son, Dennis Dolberry; grandson, William Allen Dolberry; two sisters, Allie Johnson and Emma Brock; and two brothers, John and Ollie Dolberry. He is survived by three daughters, Billie Jean McComis, Vivian Sue Dolberry and Ruth Ann Dolberry, all of McMinnville; three sons, Ronald Dolberry of Smithville, Allen and Keith Dolberry, both of Toledo, Ohio; one sister, Myrtle Travis of Scottsboro, Ala.; one brother, Carl Dolberry of Soddy Daisy; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Shaw officiating. Burial followed at Palmyra Cemetery in Palmyra, Mich. McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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

H.W. Douglas Dies Suddenly; Rites Set Today
Hence W. Douglas, prominent Mud Creek farmer, livestock trader and property owner, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning while eating his breakfast. His death was attributed to a heart attack. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 4 p.m. at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, near his home, with burial in Shiloh cemetery. Mr. Douglas had been in ill health for several months. A complete obituary will be published in next week's paper. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Silas A. Douglas Dies Suddenly
Silas A. Douglas, Dark Hollow Community farmer and well known Warren county citizen, died unexpectedly at his home in the fifth district Thursday evening at 9 o’clock. His death resulted from a heart attack suffered a short while prior to his death. He was 54. Funeral rites were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Shellsford Baptist Church. John W. High officiated and burial was in Shellsford cemetery. Mr. Douglas was a native of Warren county, born September 29, 1897. His parents were A. B. Douglas and Minnie Templeton Douglas and he was first married to Miss Josie Grove. She died September 29, 1926 and he was married November 30, 1930 to Miss Eugenia Barnes. She survives. Mr. Douglas had operated a farm in the Dark Hollow community most of his lifetime. In addition to his wife and mother, Mr. Douglas is survived by one brother, W. M. (Bill) Douglas, McMinnville, and a sister, Mrs. Virginia Gribble, McMinnville.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Friday, Feb 15, 1952, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2001]

Farmer Fatally Stricken While Loading Wagon
A 15th district farmer – Walter Samuel Dove – was fatally stricken about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday while loading a hay wagon in a field near the home of Bill Womack, a neighbor, in the Old Bybees’ community. Mr. Dove, 34, died as a result of a heart attack. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Old Bybees Methodist Church. John W. High officiated and burial was in Old Bybees cemetery. A native of Warren county, Mr. Dove ws born January 28, 1919. He was a son of George D. Dove and Dovie Lou McDowell Dove and he was unmarried. He had been engaged in farming most of his lifetime. Survivors, in addition to his parents, are five sisters, Mrs. Ira Safley, Mrs. Thelma Dunlap, Mrs. T. J. Watson and Mrs. Clayton Gribble, McMinnville, and Miss Opal Dove, Rock Island; one brother, Earl R. Dove, Rock Island. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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

DOWNING, George W. (???? - 1938)

James Edward Drake, 75
Rochester Hills, Mich., resident and Campaign native James Edward Drake, 75, died May 4 at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester Hills. A retired glass cutter with Guardian Glass in Detroit, Mich., and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was the son of William and Mary Jane Hillis Drake; and was preceded in death by brothers, Thorson and C.H. Drake and sister, Nancy Jones; and granddaughter, Amanda Gipson. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Helen Hennessee Drake; daughters and son-in-law, Jimmie Faye and Dennis Bossow of Rochester Hills, and Barbara Jane Stewart of Manchester; stepson, Thomas Doak of Lawrenceville, Ga.; grandsons, Eddie Boyd of Abbingdon, Va., Shawn Boyd of Murfreesboro, Thomas, Paul and Todd Doak of Lawrenceville; several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at High's Chapel with Wayne Hale and Carl Bouldin officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory with military graveside rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m. today at High's. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) May 6, 2001, p. 2-A.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]

Van Buren Native Dies In Oklahoma
Word was received here this week of the death in McAlester, Okla., of John
M. Drake, on February 20. Funeral services and burial took place in the Oklahoma City. A native of Van Buren county, Mr. Drake was born at Laurelburg on February 28, 1894. His parents were the late Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Drake and he moved to Oklahoma in 1909. He resided at Kiowa, Okla. for forty years and was never married. He is survived by a brother Lee Drake of Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 21 Apr 1950, p. 15.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Rites Monday For Miss Lucy Drake Business Woman
Miss Lucy Drake, McMinnville Business woman for over a quarter of a century and member of a prominent local family, died at her home on north College street Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. She had been ill since stricken 7 months ago when she was removed to her home. Funeral rites were held at the residence Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock with Allen Phy, minister of the Central Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was in the family plot in Mt. View cemetery. Miss Drake, daughter of William B. Drake and Tabitha Dillon Drake, was born in Van Buren county and moved here with her family at an early age. She became associated with Miss Ella McNeilly in the operation of a millinery shop here in 1922 and later went into business with her sister, Miss Nettie Drake, and Mrs. George Oldham. The Drake sisters purchased the business in 1927 and have operated it since. The deceased was a member of the Church of Christ since early childhood. Surviving are three brothers, Frank and Eugene Drake of McMinnville, and U.Y. Drake, Somerset, Ky., and two sisters, Miss Nettie Drake, McMinnville, and Mrs. O.C. Tidwell, Glenwood Springs, Colo. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. May 27, 1949.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
[Note: Lucy Caroline Drake, 30 Jun 1884 - 22 May 1949, ljh]

Mother Of Local Man Dies In Smithville
Funeral services for Mrs. Sudie Drake, 69, mother of Billy Buckner of McMinnville, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Phillips Church of Christ minister, officiated and burial was in Whorton Springs cemetery. Mrs. Drake, a lifelong resident of DeKalb county, died at her home Friday morning. She was a daughter of Ammon W. Austin and Minnie Medlen Austin and was first married to Billy Buckner. Following his death she was married to Ben Drake. He survives. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Besides her husband and son she is survived by three brothers
and seven sisters, two of whom are Mr. Charles Hallum of Dibrell and Miss Sallie Austin of McMinnville.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Feb. 16, 1951, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Drake Rites Held In Oklahoma City
The funeral services and burial of Tom G. Drake, prominent Oklahoma City, Okla. Attorney who died last Wednesday morning after an illness of several months, were held Friday in Oklahoma City. He was 57. Mr. Drake, a native of Van Buren county, resided at 1408 Drexel in Oklahoma City. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Knights of Pythias, the Fraternal order of Eagles, the American Legion, a Mason and a veteran of World War I. Active in civic life and Political affairs, the deceased was one of the Democratic presidential electors from Oklahoma in 1924 and 1948 and was chosen as chairman of electors. He was a member of the state and county bar associations also. Mr. Drake went to Oklahoma in 1916 after graduating from Cumberland University, Lebanon. He was married to Miss Clata Ray Bouldin on August 10, 1922 and was at first an attorney for the Maryland Casualty Company. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Anna Bell Moffitt; a son, Tom R. Drake, both of Oklahoma City two sisters, Mrs. I. S. Barnes, Whitwell, and Mrs. S.W. Holland, Oklahoma City, and a brother, W. B. Drake of Campaign.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. April 15, 1949.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Same Paper:
Tom G. Drake, Brother Of Local Man, Dies
Tom G. Drake, 57, former Tennessean and a brother of W.B. Drake of Campaign, died at the Polyclinic Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on April. He had been in ill health for several months. Burial was in Oklahoma. Active in civic and political affairs. Drake was a graduate of the Cumberland Law School, Lebanon. He went to Oklahoma shortly after his graduation and had been engaged in the practice of law there since that time. The deceased was a member of the Church of Christ and several civic and veteran organizations. Survivors, other than the brother in Campaign, are his wife, the former Miss Clata Ray Bouldin; a daughter, Mrs. Anna Bell Moffitt, and a son, Tom R. Drake, all of Oklahoma City, and two sisters, Mrs. S.W. Holland of Oklahoma and Mrs. I. S. Barnes Whitwell.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. April 15, 1949.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Funeral Friday For Mr. Drake
Funeral services for W.B. (Uncle Billy) Drake, 91-year-old retired lumberman and well known citizen, were conducted at the home on College street, Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Allen Phy, minister of the Central Church of Christ, of which the deceased was a member, officiated and burial was in Mt. View cemetery. Mr. Drake, one of the city's oldest residents died at his home Thursday afternoon at 4:45 o'clock. William Bright Drake was a native of Van Buren county, born August 20, 1857. His parents were Uriah York Drake and Mary Bright Drake, pioneer Van Buren citizens. The deceased moved with his parents to the 5th district of Warren county in his early years and he had been a resident of McMinnville for over half a century. Mr. Drake was married to the former Miss Tabitha Dillion in 1877. She passed away in 1927. "Uncle Billy" was one of the founders and organizers of the George C. Brown Lumber company and was engaged in the lumber business for himself in Kentucky for some 40 years. He retired from active business in 1929. He attended Burritt College at Spencer. Survivors are three sons, Frank and Eugene Drake of McMinnville; U. Y. Drake of Somerset, Ky.; and three daughters, Missses Lucy and Nettie Drake of McMinnville, and Mrs. O.C. Tidwell, Glenwood Springs, Colo. High's were in charge of funeral arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Dec. 24, 1948.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio 4th Obituary book, 2001]

Rites Tuesday For Mrs. J. B. Dugan
Mrs. Rebecca Cleo Dugan, wife of John B. Dugan, died at her home, 506 West End Ave. Monday morning at 2 o'clock at Bybee's Branch Church of Christ, Joe D. gray, minister of the Church, officiated and burial was in Charles Creek cemetery. Mrs. Dugan, native of Cannon County, was born January 18, 1886. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stanley and she had lived in McMinnville for the past 21 yrears. She was a member of Stewart's Chapel Church of Christ and had attended the Bybees' Branch congregation for a number of years. Besides her husband, she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ebbie Watson and Mrs. Susie Newby, both of McMinnville, and a brother, Silas F.Stanley, Daylight. Love, Cantrell & McGrath Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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

D. H. Duggin, 73, Dies Suddenly
Dillard Hall Duggin, resident of the Centertown community for a number of years, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at 2:45 o'clock at the home of his son in Auburn, Ala. He was 73. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Sanders Fork Baptist Church in Cannon County. Brownie Smith and John W. High officiated and burial was in the Sanders Fork cemetery. A native of Cannon county, Mr. Duggin was born December 25, 1878. He was a son of Will Duggin and Mary Jane McKnight Duggin and he was married to Miss Minnie Mears August 26, 1923. She died 19 years ago. Mr Duggin, in apparent good health until a few weeks ago, had gone to Auburn ten days ago to visit in the home of his son. His death was attributed to a heart condition. Survivors are one son, Calvin H. Duggin, a member of the faculty of the School of Engineering, Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Ala.; one brother, Ed Duggin, Daylight, and two sisters, Mrs. Nora Bryson, Cannon county, and Mrs. Delia Harris, Murfreesboro. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 19 June 1952, p. 8.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

Final rites for William Edgar Duggin, 90-year-old retired farmer of the Centertown Community, were conducted by the Rev. Brownie Smith in High's Chapel at 1 p.m. Saturday, Interment followed in the Centertown Cemetery. Mr. Duggin had been seriously ill for some three weeks when he died at 3 a.m. Thursday in the McMinnville Nursing Home. A native of Cannon County, he was married to the former Mary Emma Owen, who preceded him in death Feb. 23, 1954. They were married in 1901. Mr. Duggin was a son of the late William P. and Mary Jane McKnight Duggin, both of Cannon County. He was a Baptist. He is survived by three sons, Ray, McMinnville, and Roy and Ricie Duggin, Centertown; a daughter, Mrs. Hallie Knight, Route 8; a sister, Nora Bryson, Woodbury; nine grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren. High's, Inc. was in charge of the arrangements.

Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) 21 June 1971, p. 2-A
[Contributor: From Alice Lance Duggin Scrapbook, Gail Krech, 2008

Owen Earl Duncan, Sr., 83
Oak Ridge resident and Overton County native Owen Earl Duncan Sr., 83, died April 6 at Methodist Medical Center. A retired chemical operator of Union Carbide K-25 and a member of Highland View Church of Christ, he was an avid gardener and landscaper. The son of John B. and Souse COle Duncan, he was preceded in death by son, Owen Earl Duncan Jr. and brother, J.B. Duncan Jr. He is survived by his wife, Flossy Alice Evans Duncan; two sons and daughters-in-law, Samuel F. and Maxine Duncan of Farragut, and David M. and Linda Duncan of Oak Ridge; daughter and son-in-law Suzanne Duncan and Hubert Hall of Oak Ridge; brother and sister-in-law, Lee and Burton Duncan of McMinnville; sisters and brother-in-law Della May Ragan of Montgomery, Ala. and Lorene and Earl Edge of Mississippi; grandchildren and their spouses, Sam and Diane Duncan Jr. of Knoxville, Tina and Ben Miller of Oliver Springs; Brent and Angela Duncan of Clinton, Bryan and Tina Duncan of Clinton; Hubert and Julia Hall Jr. of Knoxville, Teresa and Tim Jackson of Oak Ridge, Kim and John Cordell of Hixson; and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 8 p.m. tonight at Weatherford Mortuary in Oak Ride with Martin Pyle officiating. Gravesides services will be held at 10 a.. Saturday at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 6 - 8 p.m. today at Weatherford Mortuary. Weatherford Mortuary of Oak Ridge is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 9 Apr 1999.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]

DUNCAN, Samuel (1825 – 1905)
Death of Uncle Samuel Duncan.
          One of the oldest colored men in Warren County, Samuel Duncan, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Anderson, Friday morning Aug. 5, at 6:15 o'clock. On May 27, he had a stroke of paralysis which he never recovered, owing to his advanced age. He was a fol-lower of Christ and had been for a No. of years and a member of the M.E. Church at Smith Chapel, Increase. He often related or reminded those who came to visit him that all was well between him and his maker. He often asked those around the home to sing and pray with him.
          He was born Jan. 10, 1825. He leaves four sons and daughters, viz: Lawson and Tom Dun-can, of Illinois; Alfred Duncan of Nashville; Sam Jr., Mary Ann Anderson and Ada Womack, of McMinnville, and about 46 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
          The funeral services took place at the residence of his son-in-law, Sat, Aug. 5 at 9:30 o'clock, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J.B. Bradford. The interment took place in the new cemetery, followed by a large concourse of friends.

          Blessed are the dead
          That die in the Lord.
          For they shall rest from their
          labors saith the Lord.
                    FRED ANDERSON, Grandson

Warren County Times (McMinnville, TN) Fri, 11 Aug 1905
[Contributor: Chris Keathley, 2009]

Eugene Dunlap
Midway community contractor Carl (Eugene) Dunlap, 57, died of an extended illness Friday in St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville. A member of the Church of Christ and native of Warren County, he was married to the former Imogene Jones. He was a son of Carl Dunlap of Rock Island and the late Nova Palestine Cantrell Dunlap. Besides his widow and father, he is survived by a son and two daughters, Rick Dunlap of Cookeville, Sharon Bennett and Gail Keel of Rock Island. He is also survived by step-mother Opal Dunlap of Rock Island, sisters Sophia Fuston of Rock Island and Nova Womack of Kingston, and five grandchildren. John Biddle and Ron Martin conducted services in McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday. Entombment was in Old Bybee Chapel Cemetery.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Mon, 15 Jun 1987.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter]

Eddie Earl Dunlap, 62-year-old resident of Route 11, died of an extended illness in Warren County General hospital at 12:15 a.m. Monday. He was a self employed farmer, taxicab and school bus driver and a veteran of world War II. A member of the Bybee Chapel Methodist Church, he was first married to the former Iduna Clark who preceded him in death in 1962 and later to the former Beulah Hill who survives. He was a son of the late R.L. and Zanie Green Dunlap. In addition to his wife he is survived by three stepdaughters Miss Barbara Bess, Mrs. Linda Bost, both of McMinnville, and Mrs. Jo Ann Lynn of Viola; two brothers and a sister, Evertt Lee and W.T. Dunlap of Rock Island and Mrs. J.B. (Byars) Glenn of McMinnville, as well as two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Joseph D. Smith and John W. High conducted the last rites in High's Chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday with full military rites at graveside in Liberty Cemetery by VFW post 5064 and American Legion post 173. High's Inc., was in charge of the arrangements.

Everett Dunlap
Retired farmer and TVA employee Everett Lee Dunlap of Route 3, Rock Island died of an extended illness in McMinnville Health Care Center at 9:12 a.m. Friday at the age of 74. A member of the Church of Christ and native of White County, he was a son of the late Barkus L. and Fannie Green Dunlap. He was married to the former Wilma Hillis. Besides his widow, he is survived by a son, Miles (Bud) Dunlap of ROck Island, daughters Mrs. Albert McBride of Quebeck and Mrs. Johnny Smartt of Rock Island. He is also survived by a brother and sister, W.T. Dunlap of Rock Island, Mrs. J.B. Glenn of McMinnville, and six grandchildren. Titus Ward and J.K. Travis conducted services in McMinnville Funeral Homme Chapel, the funeral home in charge of arrangements, at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment was in Friendship Cemetery.

George Dunlap
Mt. Clements, Michigan resident and Warren County native George Marlin Dunlap, 67, died March 4, after a short illness. A retired employee of the U.S. Rubber Company, he was the son of Dennie Marlin and Lena Stipe Dunlap and was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Brown. He is survived by his wife, Marion DeVito Dunlap; one son, David Marlin Dunlap of Mt. Clements; one daughter, Delores Prantera of Michigan; three sisters, Jean Swah of McMinnville, Glenna LeMieux of Michigan and Jackie Akins of North Carolina; and three grandchildren, David Dunlap of Mt. Clements, Lisa Prantera and Dominick Prantera, both of Warren, Michigan. Services will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at Will Schwarzkoff Funeral Home with burial to follow at Mt. Clements Cemetery. Information courtesy of High Funeral Home.

Three month illness claims Lillie Dunlap
Rock Island resident and Warren County native Lillie S. Dunlap, 85, died April 12 at River Park Hospital after a three-month illness. A homemaker and a member of the Pine Bluff Methodist Church, she was the daughter of Norman J. and Katie Hash Sherrell and was preceded in death by her husband, Euclid Miller Dunlap, in 1974. She is survived by three daughters, Evelyn Sparkman of Chattanooga, Virginia Bennet Murphy of Nashville and Margaret Smith of Rock Island; two sons, Norman Dunlap of Pensacola, Fla. and George Dunlap of Walling; 17 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Services will be held today at 3 p.m. at High's Chapel with Rev. Warren Chartrand officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Bluff Cemetery. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 13 Apr 1994.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]

Simp Dunlap’s Rites Tuesday
Funeral rites for Ramsey Simpson (Simp) Dunlap, 62-year-old iron worker and professional diver, were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the residence at Rock Island. Rev. J.E. Booth, former pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Rock Island, officiated and burial was in Rock Island cemetery. Mr. Dunlap, an employee of Nashville Bridge Company, died at his home Sunday morning at 2:30 o’clock following an illness of four months. Born in Warren county July 8, 1891, Mr. Dunlap was a son of David S. Dunlap and Cynthia Cordelia Dunlap and he was married to Miss Betty Adair. She survives. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Joel Dunlap, Oak Ridge; three daughters, Mrs. Lucille Ward, Jackson, SC, Mrs. Maxine White, Rock Island, and Mrs. Nadine Saylors, Hartford, N.C. Also one brother, Earton Dunlap, Rock Island, and two sisters, Mrs. G.H. Moore, Rock Island, and Mrs. Carrie Partain, Nashville. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

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

DUNN, Elizabeth Almetia Warren (1899 - 1986)

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN Mon, 6 Jan 1986
[Contributor: Almetia Dunn Cunningham, 2004]

DUNN, James Campbell “Jack” (circa 1919 - 1986)

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN Wed, 4 Jun 1986
[Contributor by Almetia Dunn Cunningham, 2004]

DUNSTON, Billy Barton (circa 1950-1953)

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, January 15, 1953.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]

Donald Everett Durham, 55
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Donald Everett Durham, 55, died unexpectedly April 12 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville. A member of covenant Fellowship Baptist Church, he was the son of James E. Durham and the late Nannie L. Crim He is survived by his wife, Shirley McBride Durham; one son, Stephen Eric Durham of Morrison; one daughter, Donna Ann Butler of Rock Island; one sister Martha Hunter of McMinnville; one brother, Tony Durham of Bristol; his step-father, W.C. Hughes of McMinnvile, three grandsons, Matthew and Benjamin Durham of Morrison and Joey Butler of Rock Island; one daughter-in-law, Sussie Durham of Morrison and one son-in-law, J.T. Butler of Rock Island. Services will be held at 3 p.m. today at High's Chapel with Dr. Dean Northcutt officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until time of service today at High's. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 14 Apr 1996.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]

DURHAM, Donna Lee (1949-1949)
Donna Lee Durham Buried At Mt. View
The four months old daughter of Herman Willard Durham and Annie Mae Marshall Durham, little Donna Lee Durham, died at a local hospital Sunday morning at 5:35 o'clock. The child had been ill 10 days. Prayer services were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Harry O. Kutz, pastor of the Church of God. Burial was in Mt. View cemetery. The child was born March 7, 1949 and besides the parents, is survived by one sister, Janice Durham, and one brother, Terry Durham, of McMinnville. Also the paternal grandfather, Isiah Durham, and the maternal grandfather, Richard Marshall, Coldwater, Texas. Arrangements were by High's.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Aug. 5, 1949, p. 18.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

McMinnville resident and Warren County native James Everett Durham, 77, died July 2 at Columbia River Park Hospital after an extended illness. A retired truck driver with Carolina Transportation and a member of the First Church of God, he served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. The son of Isaiah and Martha GrahAm Durham, he was preceded in death by one son, Donnie Durham. He is survived by his wife, Connie Durham; one daughter, Martha Hunter of McMinnville; three sons, Tony Durham of Bristol, Bruce and Jimmy Durham, both of McMinnville; two daughters-in-law, Shirley Durham of McMinnville and Joyce Durham of Bristol; one son-in-law, Jim Hunter of McMinnville; two sisters, Alma Dorris of Goodlettsville and Estelle Dozier of White Bluff; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the First Church of God with Rex Boles officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery with military grave side rites administered by VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Visitation will be held from 5 to 0 p.m. tonight and from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at High's. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 4 Jul 1997, p. 2-A.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]

Mrs. Dyer, 100 Dies December 28
Miss Minerva Emmaline Dyer, Warren county centenarian, died at the home of her sister-in-law, Mrs. E.W. Dyer, Morrison, on December 28. Funeral services were held at the Silver Point Presbyterian church, Putnam county, on December 29. Rev. R.L. Benton, pastor of the McMinnville Methodist church, officiated and burial was in Jones cemetery. The deceased was born in approximately 1850, and had been an invalid since the age of six. She was a daughter of Jeff Dyer and Martha Burton Dyer. Survivors, in addition to her sister-in-law, include three nephews, Jeff Dyer of Morrison, and Roscoe Jones and Virgil Jones of Silver point, and one niece, Mrs. Lethy Medlin, Smithville. Love-Cantrell funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Friday, Jan 11, 1952, p. 8
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]

Grundy Woman Dies At Home
Miss Prudie Dykes, 83, Grundy county native, died at her home near Tarlton
Tuesday morning at 8:30 o'clock. Her death was attributed to a heart condition. Funeral services were conducted Thursday morning at 10 o'clock a the Tarlton Methodist Church. Revs. J. M. Bean and V.D. Poole officiated and burial was in the Tarlton cemetery. Miss Dykes, the daughter of Isham Dykes and Elizabeth Tate Dykes, was born in Grundy county January 1, 1867, she had lived her entire life in the neighborhood of her birth. Survivors are two brothers, Isham Dykes and Elder Dykes, both of Grundy county. High's were in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard, McMinnville,TN. Sept 1, 1950.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]

D

In Alphabetical Order, by Surname

DAVENPORT, Hallie (circa 1886 - 1953)

DAVIS, Melton Eugene (circa 1929 - 1953)

DEMPSTER, John Aaron (circa 1886 - 1953)

DePRIEST, Mary Bess (circa 1891 - 1952)

DILLARD, ELLEN FAYE HILLIS (1934 - 2000)

DOAK, A.J. Jack (1917-1950)

DOAK, Ruby Ruth (1917-1978)

DOWNING, George W. (???? - 1938)

DUNN, Elizabeth Almetia Warren (1899 - 1986)

DUNN, James Campbell “Jack” (circa 1919 - 1986)

DUNSTON, Billy Barton (circa 1950-1953)