In Alphabetical Order by Surname
PACK, Mrs. Sam (???? - 1952)
MEMORIAM
In loving memory of our mother, Mrs. Sam Pack, who passed away one year ago today. Her loving smile and tender care, We still sadly miss. But we shall meet her some day there, In that land of bliss.Her family.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, 24 Sept 1953, p. 4.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.
PAGE, Joyce Ann (????-1952)
Joyce Ann Page, infant daughter of James E. Page and Blanche Farrar Page, died at the Medical Clinic Friday morning at 6 o’clock. Prayer services were held Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock at Centertown cemetery with John W. High officiating. Survivors, in addition to the parents, are three brothers, James E., Jr., Jesse Carl and Larry Eugene Page, all of Centertown; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Page, Centertown, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Willie Farrar, Wartrace. Arrangements by High’s.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, Feb 15, 1952, p. 2.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2001]
PANTER, Charles Authur (1933-1934)
Charles Authur, 8 months old, son of C. A. Panter and wife, died at their home near Irving College on Tuesday of last week. Burial was in Hebron graveyard Wednesday, funeral conducted by undertaker John W. High.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, 23 Feb 1934.[Contributor: Miss Dean Brewer, McMinnville, TN, 1999]
PANTER, Lila Mai Barnes (circa 1915-1967)
Mrs. Lila Mai Panter, 52-year-old resident of Route 2, McMinnville died suddenly Monday of an apparent heart attack. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Hebron Church of Christ with Bro. E.D. Martin, Bro. E.L. Walker and John W. High officiating. Burial was in Hills Creek Cemetery. The daughter of John H. Barnes and Janie Lee Bales Barnes, she was married in 1932 to Aubrey “Dub” Panter. He died June 23, 1962. Survivors include one son, John Aubrey Panter, Route 2, McMinnville, her mother, one brother, J.B. Barnes, Murfreesboro; two sisters, Mrs. Roscoe Miller, Route 2, McMinnville and Mrs. Albert Byars, E. Gary, Ind. Also surviving is a grandchild. High Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) 3 Aug 1967, p. 6.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, McMinnville, TN, 2008]
PANTER, John C. (circa 1902-1950)
Warren Farmer Dies At Home
John C. Panter, sixth district farmer, died at his home on Hill's Creek Monday, December 26, at 10:00 p.m. after an illness of a year. He was 47. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, the 28th , at the Hill's Creek Church of Christ at 10:30 a.m. J. R. Bailey, minister of the West Riverside Church of Christ, officiated and burial was in the church cemetery. Mr. Panter, Native of Warren county, was born June 27, 1902. He was a son of Fate Panter and Mary Scott Panter and was married to Miss Lorena Curtis, who survives. He was a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to his wife, Mr. Panter is survived by two sons, J.C. Panter, Jr., Painesville, Ohio, and Lionel Panter, McMinnville; one daughter, Mrs. Marvin Copenger, McMinnville, and two sisters, Mrs. E.W. Turner and Mrs. Loftin Clendenon both of McMinnville. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, Warren Co., TN. 6 Jan 1950, p. 6.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PARIS, Adelia Smith (circa 1885 - 1971)
Mrs. Adelia Paris, widow of John P. Paris, died Saturday afternoon at DeKalb County General Hospital. A resident of the 11th Civil District, she was 86. Rev. R.L. Watson officiated at last rites conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Blues Hill Cemetery. A native of Warren County, Mrs. Paris was a daughter of the late Charlie Smith and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Gannon Smith. She was married to Mr. Paris in 1904. He preceded her in death in 1963. Mrs. Paris united with the Blues Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church on Oct. 6, 1897, and had been a member of the same church for 74 years. She leaves a step-son, Homer Paris of Centertown; three brothers, Henry, Hilton and Floyd Smith, all of Route 7, McMinnville; three sisters, Mrs. Frank Ritchey of Route 8, Mrs. Dennie Ritchey, Murfreesboro; two grandsons and two granddaughters. High’s, Inc., was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Mon, 6 Sept 1971, p. 2-A
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, McMinnville, TN 2004]
PARIS, Carmyn Leah Woodside (circa 1909-1998)
Funeral services were held Dec. 28 at First United Methodist Church in Smithville for Carmyn Leah Woodside Paris, 89. Leland Carden and Cliff Ingram officiated. Burial followed in Town Cemetery. Mrs. Paris died Dec. 26 at Baptist DeKalb Hospital after a brief illness. She had been a resident of the Webb House for several years. Paris was a native of Smithville, a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, and a former teacher in the elementary schools of Tracy City and DeKalb County. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, past Worthy Grand Matron of the Eastern Star and the First United Methodist Church where she was active in her Sunday School Class and the United Methodist Women. She was married to W.N. (Bill) Paris, a banker, on June 2, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Dr. Don Paris; her parents, Emma Bond and Edgar Woodside; a sister, Frances Lockhart Foutch; and an infant daughter, Elaine Paris. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Patricia Paris of Smithville; two grandchildren: Virginia Paris VanSant of Franklin and Randy Paris of Smithville; six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Richard VanSant, Jr., David VanSant, Brandon Paris, Randall Paris, Dr. Glen Reeder, Robin Driver, Laird Barnard, and Richard VanSant, Sr. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home in Smithville was in charge of arrangements.
Smithville Review, Smithville, TN. 30 Dec 1998.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PARIS, Elsie (circa 1919 - 1994)
Elsie Paris succumbs to extended illness.
McMinnville resident and DeKalb County native Elsie Paris, 75, died August 20 at her home after an extended illness. A homemaker and a member of the Jesus Name Pentecostal Church, she was the daughter of the late Ike and Hattie Neely Adcock and was preceded in death by two brothers, Rayburn and Clinton Adcock. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, J. P. Paris, two sons, Allan Paris of Blues Hill and Rayburn Paris of McMinnville; one sister, Sylvia Lorance of McMinnville; one brother Garland Adcock of Smithville; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were held Monday at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel with Brownie Smith and Stiles Pedigo officiating. Burial followed at Blues Hill Cemetery. McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, 24 Aug 1994, p. 2-A, col. 1.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 1998.]
PARIS, Robert Berlin (???? - 1953)
Former Resident Dies Of Injuries
A former resident of McMinnville, Robert Berlin Paris, died of injuries received in a fall from the Shelby Avenue bridge in Nashville early Sunday. Mr. Paris’ body was found at the foot of a 60-ft. Overhead exit to the bridge structure. Funeral services and burial took place in Nashville. Mr. Paris, born and reared in McMinnville, was a brother of Miss Jessie Paris, a teacher in the public schools here for many years. He left here in 1918 and at the time of his death was affiliated with Nashville bedding concern.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, 26 Nov 1953, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
PARISH, Walter Dabner (1892 - 1953)
Walter D. Parish Dies In Nashville
Walter Dabner Parish, retired construction worker and mill employee, died in a Nashville hospital Saturday morning at 4:15 o’clock. He was 61. Mr. Parish, brother of Chief of Police Lon B. Parish, had been in ill health since he was injured some seven years ago in a construction accident. A native of DeKalb county, he was born February 29, 1892. He was a son of J.B. Parish and Nannie League Parish and he was married to Miss Maggie Howell, September 15, 1912. She survives. A resident of McMinnville for a number of years, Mr. Parish had lived in Ashland City for the past few years. In addition to his wife and brother, he is survived by three sons, Murray Parish, Painesville, Ohio, Ray Parish, U. S. Army, Germany, and John Parish, Ft Worth, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. Nancy Reibe, Huntsville, Mrs. Charlie May Chambers, Texas, and Miss Margart Parish , Ashland City; one sister, Mrs. J. S. Boles, Kingsport. Funeral services were held at the parlors of High Funeral Home Monday morning at 11 o’clock. Allen Phy, minister of Central Church of Christ, officiated and burial was in Riverside cemetery. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, June 11, 1953, p. 14.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
PARKER, Della Lucille (1883-1957)
Mrs. Lucy Parker Dies Monday At Morrison Home
Mrs. Della Lucille (Lucy) Parker, Morrison resident, died at her home in the 10th district Monday at 12:30 p.m. following an illness of four weeks. She was 73 years of age. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at Morrison Church of Christ Joe Knox and John W. High officiated, and burial was in the Morrison Cemetery. Della Lucille Hobbs was born in Warren County on August 18, 1883, and was a daughter of the late James Julias and Berthena Bouldin Hobbs. She was married to Tony Parker in November, 1906. He survives. The desceased was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors are the husband, a son Lloyd Parker, Morrison; one sister Mattie Wemberly, Signal Mountain, Tenn., and a brother, Enoch Hobbs, Summitville. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.
Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) 26 Apr 1957, p. 6, col. 6.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 1998.]
PARKER, Eraje (???? - 1884)
From Dibrell to the Standard
We are very sorry to learn of the death of Miss Eraje Parker of Van Buren county. She was a sister of Dr. W.W. Parker of this place and was highly esteemed and beloved by her many friends and acquaintances around here. But she is gone. Oh, how important to be prepared for this sad event. P.G.P.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Sat, 13 Sept 1884.[Contributor: Miss Dean Brewer, McMinnville, TN, 1999]
PARKER, Kate Reasonover (1874 - 1953)
Rites Held Friday For Mrs. Parker
Funeral services for Mrs. Kate Reasonover Parker, 78, were conducted Friday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Mt.Zion Baptist Church in DeKalb county. Rev. Madewell, local minister, officiated and burial was in Mt. Zion cemetery. Mrs. Parker, widow of L.J. Parker, died at Cape Nursing Home Wednesday morning at 10:25 o'clock. She had been seriously ill for a week. Born October 26, 1874 in Smith county, Mrs. Parker was a daughter of Curg Reasonover and Jane Allison Reasonover and she was a member of the Baptist Church. Her husband died in 1946. Mrs. Parker is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Livie Hayse, Wardell, Mo., Mrs. Bud Patterson, and Mrs. Ruth Pistole, McMinnville; one sister, Mrs. J.D. Howard, Delhart, Texas, and one brother, R.D. Reasonover, Chattanooga. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday February 19, 1953.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
PARKER, Nancy Rebecca Foutch (1877-1956)
Services Monday For Mrs. Parker
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Rebecca Parker, widow of the late M.R. Parker, were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the chapel of High Funeral Home. Rev. H. Curtis Erwin, pastor of Magness Memorial Baptist Church, and Bro. H. C. Adkins officiated. A brief prayer service at Snows Hill Baptist church at 3:30 o'clock preceded burial in the Snows Hill cemetery. Mrs. Parker, 78,died at the Medical Clinic at 6:50 p.m. December 31, after an illness of one month. The deceased was born in White county on September 2, 1877, and was a daughter of the late Jimmy and Sallie Trammel Foutch. She was married to M.R. Parker July 9, 1903. He died March 23, 1923. Mrs. Parker was a member of the Baptist church. Surviving are two sons, Alvie F. and John C. Parker both of McMinnville; two brothers, Willie and Tom Foutch, Smithville; two sisters, Mrs. Maton Malone, Alexanderia, and Mrs. J. R. Merritte, Little Rock, Arkansas, and nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. High's was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Jan. 5, 1956, p. 12.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PARKER, Repps Allen, Jr. (circa 1922-1952)
Heart Ailment Fatal
Repps Allen Parker, Jr., 30, of Cannon county, died in a local hospital
January 22 of a heart ailment. Funeral services and burial took place at Pea Ridge, near his home, he following day. Mr. Parker was a brother of Mrs. Odell Underhill of McMinnville.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, Feb 1, 1952, p. 15.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio from her 4th Obituary book, 2001]
PARKS, Horace N. (????-1952)
Horace N. Parks, Former Teacher Here, Succumbs
Horace N. Parks, vocational agriculture instructor at Central high school here in 1932-33-34, died unexpectedly at his Gallatin home Tuesday morning. He had suffered from a heart ailment for 10 years but had continued active in his work and in the civic, religious and community life of Gallatin. Mr.Parks, native of Lincoln county, was serving as Middle Tennessee supervisor of vocational education at the time of this death and was in charge of vocational agriculture throughout this area. He was noted for his active participation in civic and community activities and was a leader in the First Baptist Church at Gallatin. While here Mr. Parks was assistant football coach to Ralph Askins, in addition to his duties agriculture instructor. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Mattie Lee McCormick Parks, Gallatin; one daughter, a son, his parents, two sisters and four brothers.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Friday, 18 Jan 1952, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]
PARSLEY, Emma Lee Jones (1907 - 1995)
Emma Lee Parsley, 87, died Jan. 11 at Raintree Manor after an extended illness. A homemaker and an employee of Molloys and Quality Cleaners, she was a member of Bybees Branch Church of Christ. The daughter of Charlie and Claudia Blankenship Jones, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Eugene Parsley in 1974. She is survived by two sons, Solon E. of SC and William E. of McMinnville; one daughter Reba Louise Lance of McMinnville; 4 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and 3 step-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at High's Chapel with Tony Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow at Charles Creek Cemetery. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) Fri, 13 Jan 1995
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2008]
PARSLEY, Mintie Ada Pack (1870 - 1953)
Mrs. Parsley, 82, Dies Of Illness
Mrs. Mintie Ada Parsley, 82, widow of Owen Parsley, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L.H. Carter, on Route 3, Wednesday, September 30, at 2:30 a.m. She had been ill nine weeks. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of Love, Cantrell & McGrath Funeral Home with Rev. George W. Stemm, Ethridge, Tenn., officiating. Burial was in Whorton Springs cemetery. A native of DeKalb county, Mrs. Parsley was born October 2, 1870. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pack and she had been a resident of Warren county for seven years. Her husband passed away in 1916. Mrs. Parsley was a member of the Allen's Chapel Methodist Church. In addition to her daughter, she is survived by four sons, Homer and Othel Parsley, McMinnville, and Travis and A.V. Parsley, Smithville. Also 17 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Love, Cantrell & McGrath Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, Oct. 8, 1953, p. 4.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
PARSLEY, Toy (circa 1902 - 1990)
Toy Parsley
Manchester resident Toy Parsley died of a brief illness last Wednesday at Westside Hospital in Nashville. He was 88 years of age. A native of DeKalb County, he was the son of the late John Franklin and Lousanne Watts Parsley and the husband of the late Georgeie Lafevor Parsley. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at two in the Manchester Funeral Home Chapel with Lonnie Temples officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Memorial Garden. He is survived by one son, Buster Parsley of New Union; two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Manchester Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, 7 Mar 1990, p. 2-A, col. 6.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 1998]
PASCHAL, Chalmas H. (circa 1897-1952)
Mr. Paschal Dies
Chalmas H. Paschal, 55-year-old Rutherford County farmer and walking horse breeder, died Monday in a Murfreesboro hospital, only a few hours after he had suffered a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Ward's Grove church in Rutherford county and burial took place there. Mr. Paschal, father of Sam C. and Donald Paschal, well known walking Horse Trainers and exhibitors, was known extensively in Warren county. His entries were numerous at practically every horse show held in McMinnville during the past 10 or 15 years. Besides his sons he is survived by his widow, another son and three sisters.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 29 Feb 1952, p. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PASCAL, J.T., Sr. (circa 1930-1999)
Funeral services for J.T. Pascal, Sr., 69, of Smithville, were held May 23 at the Love-Cantrell Funeral Home Chapel in Smithville. Norman Adamson officiated and burial followed in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. He died May 21 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville and was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Patsy Evans Pascal. A retired sign painter, he was a member of the Fellowship Pentecostal Church. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Rowell Pascal; a son, Tommy Pascal of Smithville; a daughter, Mary Pascal of Georgia; two brothers: Jimmy and Shirley Pascal of Smithville; a sister, Helen Johnson of Smithville; and four grandchildren: T.J. and Cheryl Pascal and James Brazer of Smithville and Amanda Pascal of Georgia. Serving as pallbearers were Charles Preston, Don Driver, Eric Johnson, Buster Chapman, Terri Dyer, Nelson King, Dwayne Cantrell, and Jimmy Driver. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home of Smithville was in charge of arrangements.Smithville Review, Smithville, TN. May 26, 1999.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
PASLEY, Oliver D. (circa 1890-1952)
Oklahoma Man Dies While On Visit Here
Oliver D. Pasley, resident of Wewoka, Okla., died Thursday evening at 9 o'clock at the home of his son, William R. Pasley, whom he had been visiting here for a short while. Mr. Pasley about 62, had been ill for about a week. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Old Jefferson Baptist Church in DeKalb county with John W. High officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. A native of Alabama, Mr. Pasley had resided in Oklahoma for the past several years. Survivors, in addition to his son, are two other sons, Alex Pasley, Honey Grove, Texas, and James Pasley, Petty, Texas; one daughter, Mrs. Clarence Matley, Pecan Gap, Texas; three brothers, Charles, Henry and Clifton Pasley, all of Oklahoma. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 3 July 1952, p. 18.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PASSONS, Dallas Major (1899 - 1995)
Dallas Major Passons, 96
McMinnville resident and White County native Dallas Major Passons, 96, died Dec. 6 at his daughter's home in McMinnville after a six-month illness. A farmer and member of Shellsford Baptist Church, he was the son of the late William B. and Jennie Frances Austin Passons and was preceded in death by his first wife, Lola Bell Wilson Passons in 1969; his second wife, Frances Parker Passons in 1991; one daughter, Betty Smith Lee in 1991; and one step-son, J.D. Parker in 1990. He is survived by two sons, Ernest Passons of McMinnville, and Overton Passons of Taylor, Mich.; three daughters, Charlene Felton of Sparta, Katherine Holland of McMinnville, and Winona Boyd of Rock Island; two step children, Irene Patterson and Roy Parker, both of McMinnville; two sisters, Nina Mae Bratcher and Edwina Prater, both of Centertown; 21 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. Burial Mt. View Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Dec. 8, 1995.
[Contributor: Angelia Bratcher-Bess, 2001]
PASSONS, Ernest Dillard (1880-1952)
E.D. Passons, 71, Retired Army Sgt. Law Officer Dies
Ernest Dillard Passons, 71-year-old retired Army sergeant and veteran law enforcement officer, died at Thayer VA hospital, Nashville, December 26 at 3 a.m. Mr. Passons, veteran of the Phillipine Insurrection, had been in ill health for 2 years. His death was due to a heart ailment. Funeral services were conducted December 27 at 2 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church in White county with John W. High officiating. Burial was in the Union cemetery with military rites under the direction of the American Legion and VFW posts of McMinnville. A native of White county, Mr. Passons was born August 14, 1880. He was a son of Major Passons and Agnes Mitchell Passons and he enlisted in the Army in 1903. During his career he saw service in the Phillipines, Hawaiian Islands, the Far East and the continental United States. He retired in 1933 with the rank of master sergeant. "Sarge" Passons, as he was familiarly known, was active in law enforcement circles here following his retirement, serving as a deputy sheriff under Sheriffs Lon B. Parish and Eldridge Youngblood. During World War II he served as a non-commissioned officer in the Tennessee State Guard unit here. He was also active in the American Legion and had been a member of Post 173 here since retirement. For several years Mr. Passons had spent the winter months at Eau Galle, Fla., but had always called McMinnville his home. Survivors included several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 4 Jan 1952, p. 4
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
PASSONS, Florence Laverna (circa 1874 - 1953)
Miss Frances Passons’ Rites At Long Cemetery
Miss Frances Laverna Passons, 79, resident of Van Buren County, died at the home of her sister Miss Ollie Passons, at Bone Cave Wednesday afternoon at 3:40 o’clock. She had been ill four months. Funeral services were held Friday.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thurs, 7 May 1953, p. 17.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
PATTERSON, Jenever Green (circa 1884 - 1967)
Mrs. Jenever Green Patterson, 83-year-old resident of Route 1, McMinnville died Monday in Warren County General Hospital. She had suffered a lingering illness. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home with burial following in Mt. View Cemetery. Rev. Morrell Lee will officiate. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Vivian Jones, Mrs. Velma Lyle, and Mrs. Virginia Green all of McMinnville, a son, Arlin Patterson of Omaha, Neb., also survives. Other survivors include 13 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thurs, 3 Aug 1967, p. 6.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2008.]
PATTERSON, Jones (1872-1952)
Jones Patterson, 79, Buried At Leesburg
Jones Patterson, 79-year-old colored resident, died at the home of a daughter, Mabel Ford, 106 Faulkner Street Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. He had been ill three years. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Leesburg Methodist Church. Albert Huddleston, Methodist minister, officiated and burial was in Leesburg cemetery. A native of Warren county, the deceased was born November 15, 1872. His parents were Isaac Patterson and Sarah Marbury Patterson and he was first married to Hattie Parker in 1894. She died 12 years later and in 1907 he was married to Caussanda Coppinger. She died 1938. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church. Besides his daughter, with whom he made his home, he is survived by two other daughters, Pauline Officer, McMinnville, and Othelia Smith, Louisville, KY.; three sons Joe E., Esau and Jonah Patterson, McMinnville; one sister, Florence Johnson, Birmingham, Ala. Arrangements were by High's.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN Aug. 7, 1952, p.15.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PAYNE, Oata O'Brian (1865-1952)
O. B. Payne, 86, Merchant, Dies
Oata O'Brian Payne, 86, Campaign merchant for over a quarter of a century, died at his home Friday afternoon at 4:40 o'clock. He had been ill a year. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Campaign Church of Christ. Allen Phy, minister of Central Church of Christ, officiated and burial was in Fuston cemetery at Gath. Mr. Payne, native of Bardwell County, Kentucky, was born August 15, 1865. He was a son of Benjamin Payne and Amanda Paine Payne and he was married in 1895 to Miss Hallie Locke. She survives. For a number of years Mr. Payne was in the general mercantile business at Laurelburg in Van Buren County and he was also engaged in the insurance business there. He had been at Campaign for about twenty-five years where he operated a general store and took an active interest in the affairs of the community. He was a member of the Church of Christ, and the Masonic Lodge. Survivors, in addition to his wife, is one son, T.H. Payne, Atlanta, Ga.; one son, T.H. Payne, Atlanta, Ga., one daughter, Mrs. George F. Christenbery, Chattanooga; one brother, Ben Payne, Hazel Green, Ala., and a sister, Mrs. Fannie Cope, Tyler, Texas. Arrangements were in charge of High's Funeral Home.Southern Standard (McMinnville,TN) Apr. 4, 1952, p. 8.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PAYNE, Ota O'BrienCampaign Community - Campaign Church of Christ was the scene Sunday afternoon of the funeral of our veteran merchant, church leader, and highly respected citizen, O. B. Payne, who passed away at his home here on Friday p.m., after a year of illness caused by a bad heart condition. Mr. Payne was 86 years of age, born in Kentucky in 1865, but spent the most of his life in Tennessee. He worked in the insurance business several years, but located at Bone Cave over thirty years ago and went into the mercantile business, moving here in the year of 1924 and continuing the same business. A few years after locating here he lost his home and store by fire. He rebuilt and went on until he thought best to go out of business and locate in Chattanooga with his children. He did not tarry with them long as Campaign and his former business beckoned and he returned to continue in business until the day of his death. He was known in the business world as O. B. Payne, to his friends as Odie, but his real name was Ota O'Brien Payne. Fifty-six years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Hallie Locke at the Locke home on Mountain Creek near Gath. To this union four children were born, two of whom survive, T. H. Payne and Mrs. George Christenbury, both of Atlanta, Ga. Two more dutiful children to their parents never lived and their mother, who is very badly crippled from arthritis will never want for the lack of care. A large crowd heard Bro. Phy of the Central Church in town pay a fitting tribute to our neighbor and many went on to the Fuston Cemetery at Gath for the interment. Our sympathy to Mrs. Payne, Thruman and Thelma and the grandchildren.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Apr. 11, 1952, p. 17.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PEARSALL, Claude Wesley (1874-1952)
Claude Pearsall, Retired Farmer, Dies Of Illness
Funeral services for Claude Wesley Pearsall, 77, were held December 28, at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Leo Church of Christ. J.E. Wolven, the church minister, and John W. High officiated and burial was in Riverside cemetery. Mr. Pearsall, retired farmer and well known McMinnville citizen, died at his home in Mt. Leo December 26, at 4:30 p.m. his death was attributed to a heart condition. He suffered a heart attack the day previous to his death form which he never rallied. A native and lifelong resident of McMinnville, Mr. Pearsall was born September 1, 1874. He was a son of William Conover Pearsall and Susan Jones Pearsall and he was married July 4, 1900 to Miss Ada Hamley. She survives. Mr. Pearsall operated a large farm in the Mt. Leo community for a number of years. He was a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to his wife, Mr. Pearsall is survived by four sons, Willard Pearsall, Mt. Olive, Grundy county, Leland, F.C. and Roy Pearsall, McMinnville; one daughter, Mrs. Edward B. Blata, Hollis, N.Y.; one sister, Mrs. Ralph Bryant, Milton, Ind.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Friday, January 4, 1952, p. 1
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
PEARSON, BERTA (circa 1906 - 1920)
PEARSON - Miss Bertha Pearson, daughter of George Pearson, died at her home Feb. 17th, aged 14 years, and was buried at Hebron on the 19th.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Sat 28 Feb 1920.[Contributor: Gayle Hassler, 1999]
PEARSON, LUCY (???? - 1885)
We have also learned of the death of little Lucy Pearson, which sad event occurred at her home near Pelham, this county, a few days ago. She was the daughter of J. K. P. Pearson, attorney. We extend our sincere sympathy to her relatives in their sad bereavement.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Sat 28 Feb 1885.[Contributor: Miss Dean Brewer, McMinnville, TN, 1998.]
PEASE, Sallie Rowan (????-1952)
McMinnville Native Dies In California
Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Sallie Rowan Pease, which occurred August 3 at her home in Oakland, Calif., following an extended illness. Mrs. Pease was born and reared in McMinnville and attended Cumberland Female College here. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rowan, who moved with their family to California many years ago. Mrs. Pease was married to Charles Pease, a minister of the Congregational
Church, who preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons and two daughters, ten grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Claude Cummins, Palo Alto, Calif.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 21 Aug 1952, p. 8.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PEDEN, Josephine Smith (1877-1948)
Mrs. Josephine Peden widow of Richard Peden, died at her home in the 11th district, near Daylight, Friday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock. She was 70. Funeral services were conducted at the Bates Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with John W. High and Charles T. Powell officiating. Burial was in the Centertown cemetery. Mrs. Peden was a daughter of Hamilton Smith and Martha Tate Smith and was born in Grundy county, October 16, 1877. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. Survivors are one son, Charlie Peden of McMinnville; five daughters, Mrs. Lesley Tobitt. Mrs. Alex Winnett, Mrs. Tom Bailey, Mrs. Herschel Smith and Mrs. Leslie Dennis all of Centertown; and four brothers, Ed Smith of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Harrison Smith, DeWitt Smith and Buford Smith, all of Cannon county. Arrangements were under direction of High Funeral Home.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. July 9, 1948.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio from her 4th Obituary book, 2001]
PEDIGO, George Ed (1872-1950)
George Ed Pedigo, 78, retired farmer, died at his home at Faulkner Springs
Monday evening at 9:50 o'clock after an illness of a year. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church with Elder B. L. Post officiating. Burial was in the Pike Hill cemetery. A native of DeKalb county, Mr. Pedigo was born March 5, 1872. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex J. Pedigo and was married to Miss Nora Goodson, who survives. The deceased was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son, Everett Pedigo, Leggett, Texas, and a daughter, Mrs. Katie Seabolt, Rockwell, Texas; one brother, Joe Pedigo, Elmo, Texas; one sister, Mrs. Avo Trapp, Smithville; five half-brothers, Lee and Mosley Pedigo, McMinnville, Green, John and Monroe Pedigo, Smithville; and two step daughters, Mrs. Bryan Green and Mrs. Frank McCorkle, McMinnville. Arrangements were by High's.Southern Standard, McMinnville, Warren Co., TN. 28 Apr 1950, p. 13.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PEDIGO, Henry Hayes (????-1953)
Brother Of Local Woman Dies Monday
Henry Hayes Pedigo, brother of Mrs. Willie Pack of McMinnville, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Sarah Pedigo, in Manchester Monday of last week. He was 43 and had been ill several weeks. Funeral services were held in Manchester the following Wednesday with Rev. J. B. Fletcher and Rev. J. B. Swiney officiating. Burial was in Liberty cemetery in DeKalb county. Besides his mother and sister, Mr. Pedigo is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise Pedigo; a daughter, Hilda Ann Pedigo, and son, Jack Pedigo. Also three other sisters.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, 19 Nov 1953, p. 2.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
PEDIGO, John L. (circa 1916-1998)
John L. Pedigo, 82, Churubusco, Ind., resident and DeKalb County native John L. Pedigo, 82, died dec. 6 at Oaks Health Care Center in Columbia City, Ind., after a six month illness. Retired after 32 years of service with General Motors Cadillac Division and a member of U.A.W. Local #22 in Detroit, Mich., he attended Cornerstone Wesleyan Church in Merriam, Ind. He was a former resident of Detroit, Mich. The son of the late Lee and Tennie Bond Pedigo, he was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Keaton Pedigo; one sister, Alta Burton; and one brother, Edward Pedigo. He is survived three daughters, Carolyn Coyne of Dearborn, Mich., Bettie Daly of Marlette, Mich., and Catherine Lipson of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; three sons, Walter Pedigo of Churubusco, Ind., H. Thomas Pedigo of Detroit, Mich., and Rodger Pedigo of Fenton, Mich.; two brothers, Homer and Buck Pedigo, both of McMinnville; 14 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Cecil officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 911 a.m. Thursday at McMinnville Funeral Home. McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 9 Dec 1998.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PEDIGO, Nora Goodson (1880-1950)
Rites Tuesday For Mrs. Nora Pedigo
Mrs. Nora Pedigo, widow of George E. Pedigo, died in a local sanitarium Monday morning at 11: 45 o'clock after an illness of two weeks. She was 69 years of age. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Seventh Day Adventist Church with the pastor, Rev. Woodrow Larson, officiating. Burial was in the Pike Hill cemetery. Mrs. Pedigo, native of DeKalb county, was born November 6, 1880. She was a daughter of John Goodson and Parlina Womack Goodson and was married to Mr. Pedigo, who died two months ago. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Mrs. Pedigo is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Frank McCorkle and Mrs. Bryan Green, McMinnville, and three sisters, Mrs. Bethel Cope, Mrs. Bird Ray and Mrs. William Redman, all of Smithville. Arrangements were by High's.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. July 7, 1950, p. 8.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PENDLETON, Charles Nathan (????-1945)
Memoriam
In Loving memory of our husband and father, who passed away two years ago January 9. Father dear, we miss you, your empty chair will never be filled. Though you left us without warning, we all know it was God's will. Every day our hearts grow sadder, the price seems more than we can pay. But Father you can't be dead, you have just gone away. No one knows how much we miss you no one knows the bitter pain we have suffered since we lost you. Life has never been the same in hearts your memory lingers sweetly tender, fond and true. There is not a day, Father dear, that we do not think of you.
Sadly missed by your family.
Mrs. Charlie Pendleton, Clata Pendleton, Estell Pendleton, Evelyn Pendleton, Haskell Pendleton, Ralph Pendleton, Ray Pendleton.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. January 1947.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio from her 4th Obituary book, 2001]
PENDLETON, Judy Sharon (1947-1947)
Judy Sharon Pendleton, seven-months daughter of Charles Pendleton and Lillian Muncey Pendleton, died in Vanderbilt hospital, Nashville, Saturday at 9:25 o'clock. Funeral services and burial was at Liberty Sunday, with High Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. October 17, 1947.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio from her 4th Obituary book, 2001]PENDLETON, Velma Lue (circa 1921-1979)
Velma Lue Pendleton, 58, of Route 2, died Sunday at Warren County General Hospital of an extended illness. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in High's Chapel with Glynn Killian officiating. Burial will be in Morrison Cemetery. A homemaker and a native of Warren county, Mrs. Pendleton was married to W.S. (Penny) Pendleton who preceded her in death in 1977. She was a member of the Philadelphia Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Billy Pendleton; two daughters, Mrs. Alonzo Simmons and Miss Jean Pendleton; one brother, Rufus (Bill) Simmons; two sisters, Mrs. Bernice Brown and Miss Nina Barnes, all of McMinnville; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. High's Inc., is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Jan 15, 1979.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PENDLETON, William Seamore (1866-1947)
William Seamore Pendleton, 81, died at his home in the first district of the county Thursday morning, Sept. 25, at 10 o'clock. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning following an 11 o'clock at the parlors of High Funeral Home with Allen Phy, minister of the Central Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was in Riverside cemetery. Mr. Pendleton was born in Coffee county, May 10, 1866, the son of William and Sarah Muncy Pendleton. Survivors are three sons, R.D. Pendleton and Ethel Pendleton of McMinnville and Dewey Pendleton of Old Hickory; one daughter, Mrs. Jim M. Myers of Scottsville, Ky., and one brother, Ed Pendleton of Manchester. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Oct. 10, 1947.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PERKINS, Martha Jane (circa 1861 - 1939)
Funeral services for Martha Jane Perkins, 78, McMinnville, who died Saturday, July 8, were held Sunday afternoon at Faulkner church by Rev. C. C. Hinkle. Burial followed in Faulkner cemetery. High Funeral Home in charge.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, 14 July 1939.[Contributor: Miss Dean Brewer, McMinnville, TN, 1999]
PETTIT, Oneida Simpson (1872-1956)
Mrs. Oneida Pettitt Dies; Rites Monday
Oneida Simpson Pettit, age 83, died at the residence of her son, R.L. Pettit of the Shady Rest Community of Warren county early Sunday morning after an extended illness.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Love-Cantrell Chapel and burial was in the Shiloh cemetery with Rev. Bill Middleton officiating. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
A daughter of William Simpson and Margaret Cummings she was born Aug. 16, 1872 in White county, and married William Pettit, who preceded her in death.
Surviving are: two daughters, Sally Duncan, Nashville and Mrs. Margaret Kirby of McMinnville; one son, R.L. Pettit, McMinnville; one brother, Wallace Simpson of California; two sisters, Mrs. G.R. Spurlock, Jackson, Tennessee and Mrs. O.H. Logan of Cedar Bluff, Iowa; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home were in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Feb 1956.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
PHARIS, John Henry (circa 1815-1999)
Services for John Henry Pharis, 84, of Dunaway Chapel Road in Lascassas, who died Friday, Jan. 8, at his home are scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel followed by burial in Evergreen Cemetery, with Paul Norwood officiating. He was a native of Arkansas, and the son of the late Deckerd and Martha Jane Carter Pharis. He is survived by his wife, Virgie Pharis; four daughters, Anna Fong of Mexico, Barbara Pharis of Smyrna, Carol Simpson of Lascassas, and Monda Pacheco of California; three sons, J.C. Pharis, Gary Pharis and Darrell Pharis, all of California; two brothers, Orville Pharis and D.L. Pharis; and a sister, Lois Ballard, all of Arkansas; 17 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Mr. Pharis was a retired farmer and member of the Church of Christ. Visitation with the family will be held after 1 p.m. Monday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel.
Daily News Journal, Murfreesboro, TN. Jan. 10, 1999.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PHARRIS, Willis Lee (circa 1936-1999)
Services for Willis Lee Pharris Sr., 63, of Gainesboro, who died Friday, Jan. 8, at Jackson County Hospital in Gainesboro, are scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday at Anderson Funeral Home in Gainesboro with burial in Stafford Cemetery in Columbus Hill community, with James Paul Anderson officiating. He was the son of Bell Pharris of Gainesboro and the late Sam Pharris. He is survived by his mother; his wife, Barbara Fritz Pharris; four sons, Marty Pharris of Murfreesboro, David Beard, Willis Pharris Jr. and Sam Pharris, all of Gainesboro; a daughter, Melanyee Scott of Murfreesboro; six brothers, Clarence, Fred, Charles, Joe and Doyle Pharris, all of Smyrna, and Bill Pharris of Nashville; and three sisters, June West of Cookeville, and Linda Williams and Betty Carver, both of Gainesboro. A retired heavy equipment mechanic, Mr. Pharris was a resident of the Stone community of Jackson County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean conflict Visitation with the family is set from noon to 9 p.m. today and 9 a.m. Monday.
Daily News Journal, Murfreesboro, TN. 10 Jan 1999.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PHIFER, David Clinton (1941-1994)
McMinnville resident and Warren County native David Clinton Phifer, 52, died Feb. 22 at River Park Hospital after a lingering illness. A purchasing manager for Magnetek-Century electric and a veteran of the U.S. Army, he was a member of Westwood Church of Christ. The son of Wiley Paul and Ollie Delma Sparkman Phifer, he is survived by his wife, Janie Bond Phifer; three sons, Terry and Paul Phifer and Jason Hollandsworth, all of McMinnville; one daughter, Tammy Freeman of McMinnville; one sister, Betty Ferguson of McMinnville; four brothers, Harold, James, Robert and Percy Phifer, all of McMinnville; and two granddaughters. Services will be held today at 11 a.m. at Central Church of Christ with Carl Stanley and Harold Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
SOUTHERN STANDARD, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 25 Feb 1994, p. 2-A.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
PHIFER, Edith Womack (circa 1921-1986)
Warren County native Mrs. Edith Womack Phifer, 65, died of a lingering illness at her Antioch residence Tuesday afternoon. The widow of James Phifer and a member of Antioch Church of Christ, she was retired from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). She was a daughter of the late Oscar B. Womack and of Mrs. Ida Lee Deadman of Antioch. In addition to her mother, she is survived by a daughter, Linda Lee Cantrell of Antioch. She is also survived by her stepfather, John Deadman of Antioch, brothers Arsey and Harold Womack of McMinnville, Morris Womack of Aguara, Calif. and several nieces and nephews. Walt Leaver and Allen Bryan will conduct services in the chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Thursday. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. in Mt. View Cemetery here.
SOUTHERN STANDARD, McMinnville, TN. Wed., 25 Jul 1986.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
PHIFER, Jeanette (Granny) Conn (circa 1920-1999)
Nashville resident Jeanette (Granny) Conn Phifer, 79, died May 1 at her home. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Merrilyn and Skippy Pegg of McMinnville; grandchildren, Kimberly, Francis, Kristi and Mike Pistole, all of McMinnville; and great-granddaughter, McKenzie Pistole of McMinnville. Services were held Monday at St. Henry's Catholic Church with burial following at Greenwood Cemetery in Kentucky. Information courtesy of High Funeral Home.
Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) May 7, 1999.
PHIFER, Jeanette (Granny) Conn
Nashville resident Jeanette (Granny) Conn Phifer, 79, died May 1 at her home. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Merrilyn and Skippy Pegg of McMinnville, Phyllis and Gary Sesler of Nashville, and Jennifer and Bobby Stockard of Kennesaw, Ga.; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Sunshine and Trent Driver of McMinnville, grandchildren, Kimberly Francis, Kristi and Mike Pistole, all of McMinnville; and great-grand- daughter, McKenzie Pistole of McMinnville; sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and William Folger of Nashville. Services were held Monday at St. Henry's Catholic Church with burial following at Greenwood Cemetery in Kentucky.Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) May 9, 1999.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
PHIFER, Maggie Crane (1865-1961)
Services Tuesday For Mrs. Phifer
Mrs. Maggie Phifer died at her home in the sixth district of Warren County at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. She was 95. Funeral services will be held at High's Chapel at 1 p.m. Tuesday. Rev. Donald Owens will officiate, and burial will be in Shellsford Cemetery. She was a native of White County and was born Dec. 6, 1865. She was the daughter of the late Newell Crane and Margaret Lewis Crane. She was married in 1881 to James Phifer, who died in 1934, and was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Oliver Phifer of Chattanooga; one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Moffitt of McMinnville, 15 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were by High's.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Tues, 24 Jan 1961.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2002]
PHIFER, Ollie Delma Sparkman (circa 1913-1989)
Mrs. Ollie Delma Phifer, 76-year-old Hill Street resident, succumbed to a three month illness in Warren Regional Hospital at 2 p.m. Sunday. A member of the Church of Christ and native of Van Buren County, she was retired as a clerk with Lively-Ferguson and Crouch Drugstores. She was the widow of Wiley Paul Phifer who died in 1964 and a daughter of the late James Monroe and Nancy Chambers Sparkman. She is survived by five sons andd a daughter, Harold, Robert, James, Percy and David Phifer, and Betty Ferguson, all of McMinnville; brothers Lee of Hopkinsville, Ky., and Charlie Sparkman of this city, 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Paul Roberts and Jack White conducted services in High Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday, with interment in Mt. View Cemetery.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 22 Feb 1989.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
PHILLIPS, Dixie Floyd (circa 1921-1986)
Warren County native Dixie Floyd Phillips, 65-year-old resident of Grants Pass, Ore., died of an extended illness there Sunday. A member of the Church of Christ, he was retired from Chrysler Corp.. and was a son of the late Clyde and Lela Womack Phillips. Mr. Phillips was single. He is survived by two brothers and four sisters, Rayburn Phillips of St. Augustine, Fla., J.W. Phillips, Norma Robinson, Leora Fuqua, all of Safford, Ariz., Louise Carroll of Grants Pass, Deane Beacham of Romeo, Mich., and several nieces and nephews. Joe Bogle will conduct services in High Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment will follow in Fuston Cemetery.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 4 Jun 1986.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
PHILLIPS, Earl D. (1917-1994)
Crisp Springs community resident and Coffee County native Earl D. Phillips, 77, died Feb 7 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness. A retired farmer, Carrier employee and a member of the Morrison Church of Christ, he was the son of the late John Russell and Della Russell Phillips. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Ruth Campbell; one daughter, Bonnie Sue Hayes of Morrison; two brothers, Virgil Phillips of Chattanooga and Henderson Phillips of Dickson; one half-sister, Jennie Mae Kennedy; one half-brother, J.P. Phillips; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Chapel with Ken WIllis officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory. Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral HOme is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 9 Feb 1994.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
PHILLIPS, Elender Davidson (1868-1953)
Mrs. Phillips, 85, Dies At Morrison
Mrs. Elender Davidson Phillips, 85, wife of Thomas C. Phillips died at her home in the ninth district of Coffee county, near Morrison, Thursday evening at 7:50 o'clock. She had been ill 2 ½ years. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Charity Baptist Church, near Hazelgreen, Ala., and burial took place in the church cemetery. A native of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Phillips was born April 22, 1868. She was a daughter of Matthew Davidson and she had been a resident of this area for several years. Besides her husband, she is survived by five sons, John and Henry Phillips, Morrison; Tom and Robert Phillips, Detroit, Mich., and Hugh Phillips, Huntsville, Ala. Also one daughter, Mrs. Albert McCormick, Flintville, and a half-sister, Mrs. Ida Farris, Knoxville. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, 4 Jun 1953, p. 7.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
PHILLIPS, J.T. (circa 1923-1986)
Warren County native J.T. Phillips, 63-year-old resident of Cookeville, died of an apparent heart attack there Tuesday. The World War II veteran was retired from both the U.S. Air Force and Department of Housing and Urban Development. Married to the former Genima Matthews, he was a son of the late O.H. and Maude Webb Phillips. In addition to his widow, he is survived by two sons, Jim of Texas and John Phillips of Knoxville. He is also survived by three sisters and a brother, Mrs. Winfred George and Mrs. G.H. Powell of McMinnville, Mrs. C.B. Davis of Hendersonville, O.H. Phillips Jr. of Enville, and two grandsons. Services were held in the chapel of Hooper & Huddleston Funeral HOme, Cookeville, at 3 p.m. Thursday. Interment was in Crestlawn Cemetery there. The information was provided by High's, Inc.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 31 Jan 1986.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
PHILLIPS, Minnie T. (circa 1881 - 1953)
Mrs. Phillips, 72, Stricken During Convention, Dies
Mrs. Minnie T. Phillips, 72, who had made her home in McMinnville for the past seven years with her daughter, Mrs. Angie Hughes, died Sunday afternoon in Woodbury after being stricken during the Cannon County singing convention program. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Osmert’s Chapel Methodist Church with burial in Good cemetery, Cannon county. Mrs. Phillips was a native of Cannon county, the widow of W. J. Phillips, who died nine years ago and is survived by two sons, Omer Phillips, Warren county, and Wiley Phillips, Cannon county.; three other daughters, Mrs. Beulah Campbell, Statesville, Mrs. Juanita Murphy and Mrs. Willie Tate, Cannon county, a brother, N. C. Elkins, McMinnville, and three sisters, Mrs. Armanda Hill and Mrs. Willie Bess, Cannon county, and Mrs. Obie Duke, Kentucky.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, June 11, 1953, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
PHILLIPS, Willie Frances (circa 1910-1987)
Miss Willie Frances Phillips, 77, died of an extended illness in McMinnville Health Care Center at 2 p.m. Saturday. Retired from the 3-M Company, she was a member of the Baptist Church and the Business & Professional Women's Club. A usual resident of Route 12, she was a daughter of the late G.G. and Dovie Sherill Phillips. She is survived by a sister, Dorothy Prince of McMinnville, a niece and three nephews. Mike Steele will conduct services in the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Eastern Time Monday. Interment will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park. The information was provided by Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Mon, 20 Jul 1987.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
PINEGAR, John H. (1869 - 1953)
Rites Monday For John H. Pinegar
Funeral services for John H. Pinegar, 84, retired farmer, were conducted Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at Bluff Springs Church of Christ. John W. High officiated and burial was in Webb cemetery. Mr. Pinegar died at the residence of Coy Morgan in the 15th district Sunday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock. He had been ill two years. A native of Warren county, Mr. Pinegar was born March 14, 1869. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Pinegar and he was married to Miss Ella Bouldin, who died in 1942. He is survived by one brother, Jim Pinegar, McMinnville; and two sisters, Mrs. Callie Judkins, McMinnville and Mrs. Lee Moore, Atlanta, Ga. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, Sept. 17, 1953, p. 7.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
PINEGAR, R.L. (1880 - 1953)
Rites Sunday For R. L. Pinegar, 73
Funeral services for R. L. Pinegar, retired farmer, were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at Bethlehem Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Rev. Clarence Cope Officiated and burial was in Bethlehem cemetery. Mr. Pinegar, 73, Father of L.E. Pinegar, well known Yager farmer and poultry raiser, died Saturday evening at 8:30 o’clock at Faulkner Springs Hospital. He had been ill six weeks. Mr. Pinegar was a native of DeKalb county, born February 5, 1880. He was a son of Charlie Pinegar and Martha Petty Pinegar and he was married to Miss Viola Martin. She died January 1, 1945. He was a member of the Baptist Church and had made his home with his son at Yager for some time. In addition to his son, he is survived by another son, Herman Pinegar, Manchester, and a daughter, Mrs . Russell Taylor, McMinnville. Also one brother, Mark Pinegar, Manchester. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, June 25, 1953, p. 7.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
PISTOLE, Mai Holder (1882 - 1953)
Mrs. Mai Pistole Buried Sunday
Mrs. Mai Holder Pistole, 70, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Monk Scott, on Shelbyville Road Friday morning at 5 o'clock. She had been in failing health for some time and ill for four weeks. Funeral rites were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Oakland Church of Christ. Ernest Laws and Allen Phy officiated and burial was in Mt. View cemetery. Mrs. Pistole was a native of White county, born March 23, 1882. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Holder and had been a resident of Warren county for a number of years. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. Survivors included one daughter, Mrs. Scott; six sons, Charles, Sid, Dillon Pistole, McMinnville; Herbert and Alex Pistole, U.S. Navy; Marion Pistole, Chatham, Va.; one brother, Charles Holder, noted gospel minister of Bridgeport, Ala., and a sister. Miss Mattie Holder, Bridgeport. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangement.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, March 5, 1953, P. 7.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
PITTS, INFANT (????-1953)
Rites Held for Infant Of Mr. & Mrs. Fount Pitts
Prayer services for the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Fount Pitts, of Murfreesboro, were held Monday morning at 10 o'clock with George W. DeHolf, minister of E. Main Street Church of Christ officiating. Burial took place in Murfreesboro. Mother of the infant is the former Miss Jonnie Bailey of McMinnville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.E. Bailey. Mr. Pitts is county court clerk of Rutherford county and is well known here.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, January 15, 1953
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
POMEROY, W.T. Russell (circa 1914-1999)
Shady Grove community resident and Davidson County native W.T. Russell Pomeroy, 85, died Jan. 2 at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage after an extended illness. A retired die setter with the Avco Corporation, a member of the International Association of Machinists #735 and a member of Smith Springs Road Baptist Church, he was the son of the late William Thomas and Irene Palmer Pomeroy; and was preceded in death by grandson, Johnny Mullican; half-brother, William Henry Pomeroy; and half-sister, Beulah Dye. He is survived by his wife, Mina Adcock Pomeroy; three daughters, Peggy Mullican and Louise Mullican, both of Oak Grove, and Deborah Mae Pomeroy of Murfreesboro; two sons, Fred R. Pomeroy of Oklahoma City, Okla., and William Thomas Pomeroy of Readyville; two sisters, Rasselle Kinsolving of Greenbrier and Lillie Mae Love of Cedar Hill; one brother, K.J. Pomeroy of Greenbrier; 18 grand- children, five step grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Haley officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Jan. 6, 1999.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
POMEROY, W.T. RussellOak Grove community resident and Davidson County native W.T. Russell Pomeroy, 85, died Jan. 2 at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage after an extended illness. A retired die setter with the Avco Corporation, a member of the International Association of Machinists #735 and a member of Smith Springs Road Baptist Church, he was the son of the late William Thomas and Irene Palmer Pomeroy; and was preceded in death by grandson, Johnny Mullican; half-brother, William Henry Pomeroy; and half-sister, Beulah Dye. He is survived by his wife, Mina Adcock Pomeroy; three daughters, Peggy Mullican and Louise Mullican, both of Oak Grove, and Deborah Mae Pomeroy of Murfreesboro; two sons, Fred R. Pomeroy of Oklahoma City, Okla., and William Thomas Pomeroy of Readyville; two sisters, Rasselle Kinsolving of Greenbrier and Lillie Mae Love of Cedar Hill; one brother, K.J. Pomeroy of Greenbrier; 18 grandchildren, five step grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel with Richard Haley officiating. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery. McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, Tenn. Jan. 8, 1999.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
POSS, Frances Snow (circa 1918-1998)
Last rites for Frances Snow Poss, 80, of Smithville, were held Dec. 29 at First United Methodist Church in Smithville. Leland Carden officiated and burial followed in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. She died Dec. 26 at NHC Health Care Center in Smithville following an extended illness. Poss was a retired retail store clerk for Puckett's Department Store in Smithville, a member of the First United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women's Club, the Smithville Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, The Daughters of The American Revolution, The American Legion Women's Auxiliary, and the Smithville Business and Professional Women's Club. She is survived by two sons: Harry Poss of Lebanon and Jerry Poss of Murfreesboro; three brothers; Robert and Wiley Snow both of Smithville and Ed Snow of Knoxville; four sisters: Jo Ann Moore of Smithville, Mary Morgan of Cookeville, Elizabeth Edward of Lebanon, and Eleanor Burns of Atlanta, Georgia; six grandchildren: Nathan, Carrie and Lee Poss, Michelle Sessler, Tina Durgin and Billy Fitzgerald; and four great-grandchildren: Anna, Catlyn and Tanner Poss and Catherine Durgin. Pallbearers were Nathan Poss, Lee Poss, Terrance Burns, Billy Fitzgerald, George Durgin, and Larry Snow. Walker Funeral Home in Smithville was in charge of arrangements.
Smithville Review, Smithville, TN. 30 Dec 1998.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
POSS, Hershel (circa 1920 - 1998)
Hershel Poss, 78, succumbed to an extended illness on Monday at McMinnville Health Care Center. He was a resident of Route 2, Smithville. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Baptist Church and a native of DeKalb County. He was married to Geneva Driver Poss and was the son of the late John and Eliza Ann Vaughn Poss. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home with Howard Hooper and Brandford England officiating. Interment will follow in Young Bend Cemetery in DeKalb County. In addition to his wife, Mr. Poss is survived by three sons; Reed, Melvin and Howard Poss, all of McMinnville; and four daughters; Opal Land, Elizabeth Regan, Janie Young and Donnie Hale, all of McMinnville. Two step- daughters, Faye Fowlkes and John Ann Poss, both of Smithville, and one half-sister, Ollie Mae Harmon of McMinnville, survive. Twenty-nine grandchildren and 32 great- grandchildren also survive. Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, 13 Sep 1998, p. 2-A, col. 6.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 1998.]
POTEETE, John Raymond "Billy" (circa 1931-1999)
Services for John Raymond "Billy"Poteete, 68, of Murfreesboro, who died Friday, Jan. 8, at Middle Tennessee Medical Center, are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Franklin Memorial Chapel in Franklin, followed by burial in Poteete Cemetery, with Paul Gray Cooper officiating. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Jean Poteete; two daughters, Mary Ann Poteete and Chris Poteete Dunkerson, both of Murfreesboro; and one grandson. Mr. Poteete was a retired construction worker. Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 9 p.m., Monday at Franklin Memorial Chapel.
Daily News Journal, Murfreesboro, TN. 11 Jan 1999.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
POTTER, Bertha Lucille Bales (circa 1919-1992)
Bertha Potter
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Bertha Lucille Potter, 73, died April 23 at St. Thomas HOspital in Nashville after an one-week illness. A retired Genesco employee and a member of the Mt. View Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late William Anderson and Pearl Hobbs Bales. She is survived by two sons, Ernest Leo and Garry Thomas Potter, both of McMinnville; one sister, Velma Starkey of McMinnville; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were held yesterday at High's Chapel with J.R. Boren officiating. Burial followed at Mt. View Cemetery on Highway 30. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Sun, 26 Apr 1992.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
POTTER, Fain C. (1887 - 1953)
Fain C. Potter Dies In Ohio
Fain C. Potter, 65, native of Dekalb county, died at his home in Akron, Ohio, Sunday, January 11, following an illness of three weeks. The body was returned here and funeral services held the following Wednesday at New Bildad Methodist Church in DeKalb county. Rev. Henry Atkins of Knoxville, and Elder E.S. Frye officiated and burial was in Bluff Springs cemetery. Born March 20, 1887 in Smithville, Mr. Potter was a son of L.P. and Betty Webb Potter and had been a resident of Akron for twenty-five years where he was engaged in the nursery business. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Elsie Potter, Akron; two sons, Fain C. Potter, Jr., Clinton, and John Potter, Akron and one sister, Mrs. Grover Cantrell of Smithville. Love-Cantrell. Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday January 22, 1953
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
POTTER, Grady (circa 1915-1993)
Grady Potter, Sr.
McMinnville resident and DeKalb County native Grady Alden Potter, Sr., 78, died Jan. 30 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville after a four-day illness. A retired truck driver with the Rock Road Construction Company of Chicago and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of Leslie and Eva Johnson Potter. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Potter; one son, Grady A. Potter, Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla.; one daughter, Nancy Mathis of Prattville, Ala.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m. at High's Chapel with Clayton Gribble officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory. Visitation begins today at 4 p.m. at High's.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Sun, 31 Jan 1993.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
POTTER, J.K. (circa 1892-1986)Jim Potter
Retired farmer, J.K. (Jim) Potter, 94-year-old resident of 109 White Street, died of a lingering illness in McMinnville Health Care Center at 4:15 a.m. Monday. A veteran of World War I and native of DeKalb County, he was a member of the Church of Christ. A son of the late L.K. and Rebecca Evelyn Patton Potter, he was married to the former Myra Webb who preceded him in death June 3, 1969. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Mary Wilkinson of Nashville, and several nieces and nephews. Joe Gray will conduct last rites in the chapel of High Funeral Home at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Intombment will be in Mt. View Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 19 Feb 1986.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
POTTER, Jennie Mae Barrett (circa 1905-1992)
Jennie Potter
McMinnville resident and Cannon County native Jennie Mae Potter, 88, died Jan 17 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness. A homemaker and a member of the CHurch of CHrist, she was the daughter ow William and Elanore Barrett and was preceded in death by her husband, John Hacckett Potter in 1974; and three children, John William (Bill) Potter, John Hacketter Potter, Jr. and Betty Mae Killian. She is survived by two daughters, Clara Byers and Anna Pearl Potter, both of McMinnville; one son Floyd Potter of Viola; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Services were held yesterday at High's Chapel with George Kesler and James Boyd officiating. Burial followed at Liberty Cemetery. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 20 Jan 1993.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
POTTER, Margaret Trail (circa 1907-1986)
Margaret Potter
Ill for the past several weeks, Warren County native and former McMinnville resident, Mrs. Margaret Trail Potter, 79, died Wednesday morning in Boerne, Texas. A member of the Church of Christ and daughter of the late Dr. A.J. and Blanche Adcock Trail, she was the widow of Robert Potter who preceded her in death Nov. 20, 1969. Survivors include two sons and two daughters, Dr. Bob Potter of Boerne, Allen Potter of Mesa, Ariz., Mrs. Carolyn Yarbrough and Mrs. Sidney Margaret Payne, both of Sna Antonio, Texas. She is also survived by a sister, Janie Trail of Boerne, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Vivitation will be after 10 a.m. Friday in the parlors of High Funeral Home. Paul Roberts will conduct graveside services in Mt. View Cemetery at 2 p.m. Friday.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 13 Jun 1986.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
POTTER, Perry Green (1842-1924)
P. G. Potter's Death
McMinnville, Tenn., March 19 (Special,)--Perry Green Potter, who died Monday morning at his home in Dibrell, about ten miles from this place, following an illness of several weeks due to infirmities of age, was a member of one of the oldest and most prominent families of this county and the son of Watson and Harriet Magness Potter. He was born at Dibrell, Sept. 27, 1842, a member of a family of fourteen children, of which only one survives. Before his marriage, he was a teacher in this county and gave up teaching to enter the civil war. After his return from the army he married Miss Melvin Webb, on May 9, 1865, and to this union six children were born. He was married the second time to Miss Sue Fugitt of Woodberry on July 8, 1913. Mr. Potter was a member of the Christian church and a minister of the gospel. He had performed more marriage ceremonies and also conducted more funerals than any other man in this section. He did much work in his community in the way of schools and the cause of religion. He is survived by his wife; one son, Clyde Potter, a member of the Potter Cales Company at Centertown, and the following grandchildren: Miss Louise Potter, Miss Shelby West and Miss Eula Fisher of Dibrell; Perry West of McMinnville, and Mrs. Fletcher Smotherman of Murfreesboro; also several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church, of which he was a member and elder, Tuesday by Elders F. C. Sowell of Columbia, Price of Billingsley and J. P. Slayden of this place, with interment at the Webb cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 10 Mar 1924.
[Contributor: Don L. Morgan, 2001]
POTTER, Rhea Dibrell (circa 1907-1985)
Rhea Potter
Cookeville resident Rhea Dibrell Potter, 78, died of an extended illness in Master's Health Care Center there at 7:19 a.m. Friday. The White County native, a former resident of McMinnvile, was retired as a self-employed manufacturer with Applachian Leather Co. He was married to the former Katherine Gordon and was a son of the Kelly F. and Kate Dibrell Potter. In addition to his widow, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Jimmy Newby and Mrs. Robie Harris of Cooeville. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Frances Ralston of McMinnville, Mrs. Katherine Tarwater of Cocoa, Fla., and four grandchildren. John T. Mason III conducted graveside services in Mt. View Cemetery at 2 p.m. Sunday. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Mon, 28 Oct 1985.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
POWELL, Elizabeth Melton (1879 - 1953)
Mrs. Powell, 74, Buried Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Melton Powell, 74, who died Thursday at 12:25 a.m. at her home, 113 Seitz street, were conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Friendship Baptist Church at Campaign. William H. Lewis, Church of Christ minister of Birmingham, Ala., officiated and burial was in Friendship cemetery. Mrs. Powell, mother of Leburn Powell, McMinnville bus operator and machinist, was a native of Cannon county. She was a native of Cannon county. She was born March 10, 1879, and was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rigg Melton. Mrs. Powell was married to Henry Powell, who preceded her in death several years ago. She had been a resident of McMinnville for the past eight years and was a member of Bybees' Branch Church of Christ. Mrs. Powell had been ill for nine months. Besides her son, with whom she resided, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Melton, Woodbury, and Mrs. W.A. Bruce, Fayetteville; another son, Lamon Powell, Paducah, Ky.; a step-daughter, Mrs. Lester Higgins, Woodbury; two brothers, Robert Melton, McMinnville, and John R. Melton, St. Petersburg, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Sally Cummings and Mrs. Jennie Stevens, Woodbury. Also nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Arrangements were under the directions of Love, Cantrell & McGrath Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, August 20, 1953, p. 6.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
POWELL, James Charles (1889-1952)
Illness Fatal To J. C. Powell, 62, Insurance Agent
Funeral services for J. C. Powell, 62, McMinnville insurance man, were held at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church at Boaz, Ala., Friday afternoon at 1o'clock and burial took place in the Mt. Zion cemetery. Mr. Powell, well known McMinnville citizen, died at Medical Clinic Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock, after an illness of ten days. His death was attributed to a heart condition. James Charles Powell was born December 23, 1889 in Etewah county, Ala. He was a son of L. J. Powell and India Owens Powell and for several years he had been the local agent for Home Beneficial Insurance Company. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jessie Crim Powell, McMinnvile; two sons, J.E. (Ed) Powell, and A.D. Powell, both of Manila Ala.; five brothers, Raymond and Beaman Powell, Boaz, Harve Powell, Shannon, Ga.; Adolphus Powell , Gadsden, Ala. And Green Powell, Alabama City, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Archie Yates, Ft. Payne, Ala., and Mrs. B. D. Youther, Gadsden. Arrangements were by high Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 28 Aug 1952, p. 3.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
POWELL, Millie Katherine Hennessee (1870-1950)
Mrs. W. M. Powell Buried Sunday
Mrs. Millie Katherine Powell, widow of W.M. Powell, well known Warren county citizen, died at her home in the Smyrna community Friday morning at 5 o'clock. She suffered a heart attack an hour earlier and never rallied. Mrs. Powell was 79. Funeral rites were held Sunday morning at 10 o'clock at the Smyrna Church of Christ, John W. High officiated and burial was took place in the Smyrna cemetery. A native of Warren county Mrs. Powell was born August 13, 1870. She was a daughter of James Hennessee and Rachel Ann Hennessee and was married to Mr. Powell, who died about 5 years ago. Mrs. Powell was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by four sons, James Powell, Jesse Powell, George Powell and Andy Powell, all of McMinnville; four daughters, Mrs. Martha Jones, Miss Rachel Mae Powell, Mrs. Bettie Cope and Mrs. Edna Taylor all of McMinnville. Also five brothers, Jesse D. Hennessee, Bertha Hennessee, George Hennessee, Arcie Hennessee and Aud Hennessee, and four sisters, Mrs. Sallie Powell, Mrs. Rachel Powell, Mrs. Joe Smith and Miss Josie Hennessee. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville,TN. June 23, 1950.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PRATER, Della Mae
Mrs. Prater, 62, Buried Monday
Mrs. Della Mae Prater, wife of Harrison Prater, Centertown farmer, died at Cope Nursing Home Saturday morning at 6:45 o’clock. She had been ill three months. Funeral rites were held Monday morning at 10 o’clock at Centertown Methodist Church. Rev. Vernon Bradley, of Woodbury, officiated and burial was in Centertown cemetery. Mrs. Prater was a native of Warren county, born
April 10, 1891. She was a daughter of Will Roberts and Delia Jones Roberts and she was married to Mr. Prater , Cincinnati, Ohio; two daughters, Mrs. Beatrice Prater and Mrs. Flora D. Parter, Daylight; one sister, Mrs. Ella Bailey, Iron City; a half-sister, Mrs. Sudie Roberts, Jacksonville, Fla., and a half-brother, Willie Roberts, Florida. Arrangments were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, 12 Nov 1953, p. 13.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
PRATER, Edwina Passons (1914 - 1996)
Edwina Prater, 82
Centertown community resident and White County native Edwina Prater, 82, died Dec 7 at NHC HealthCare Center after a three-week illness.
A retired teacher's aide at Centertown school, a homemaker and a member of Centertown United Methodist Church, she was the daughter of the late William and Jennie Austin Passons, and was preceded in death by eight brothers, Dallas, Reece, Vernon, Lester, T.A., Charlie, Willie, and Erby Lee Passons.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Howard Prater, Sr.,one daughter, Yvonne Taylor of Tullahoma; one son-in-law James Taylor of
Tullahoma, one son, Howard Prater, Jr. of Centertown, one daughter-in-law, Mae Prater of Centertown; one sister, Nina Mae Bratcher of Bratcher's Crossroads community, five grandchildren, Billy, Stephen and Keith Prater, all of McMinnville, David Taylor of Jacksonville, Fla. and Jimmy
Taylor of Manchester; and five great grandchildren.
Burial Centertown Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Dec. 8, 1996.
[Contributor: Angelia Bratcher-Bess, 2001]
PRATER, Richard (1880 - 1953)
Man Walks Into Path Of Auto, Killed Instantly
A 72-year-old McMinnville man – Richard Prater – was instantly killed Monday evening about 9 o’clock when he apparently walked into the path of an automobile driven by George H. Powell, Sr., local salesman. The fatal accident occurred on Beersheba Road, near the intersection of Etter street. Investigating officers, including sheriff Eldridge Youngblood, described the accident as unavoidable. City Patrolman Doc Miller and Bert Hennessee also investigated the accident. Mr. Powell, who went with Sheriff Youngblood to inform relatives of the accident, immediately following, told officers that he did not see Mr. Prater until he felt his body strike the front of his Hudson automobile. A high Funeral Home ambulance rushed the fatally-injured man to he Medical Clinic where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. Relatives told investigating officers that Mr. Prater had been in ill health for some time. The fatally-injured man was a native of Cannon county, born August 11, 1880. He was a son of Alex Prater and Bettie Woods Prater and he was married in 1911 to Miss Delia Certain. She survives. Mr. Prater was a member of the Church of Christ and for the past few years made his home with a daughter, Mrs. Bill Ray, at Bybee’s Branch. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the chapel of High Funeral Home. W.H. Owen, retired Church of Christ minister, officiated and burial was in Bethlehem cemetery. Mr. Prater is survived by his daughter, six brothers, James, Jack and Vestal Prater, McMinnville, Hobart Prater Keltonburg., Clyde Prater, Huntsville, Ala: four sisters, Mrs. Katherine Knowles Smithville, Mrs. Florence Pittman, McMinnville, Mrs. Lula Pittman and Mrs. Birdie Pertle, Athens, Ala. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, April 2, 1953, p. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
PRATER, Ronald William (1951-1952)
Prater Baby Buried At Bethany Sunday
Ronald William Prater, 5 ½ months old son of Albert Prater and Elnora Evans Prater, died in Detroit, Mich., Thursday. The body was brought here and funeral services held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Bethany Church of Christ. John W. High officiated and burial was in Bethany cemetery. The baby was born in Detroit, December 10, 1951. The parents, both natives of Warren county, have resided there for some time. In addition to the parents, the survivor is a sister.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. May 23, 1952, p. 8.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PRATER, Terena Maggie (Rena) Locke (circa 1919-1999)
Rena Prater, 80
McMinnville resident and Limestone County, Ala., native Terena Maggie (Rena) Prater, 80, died April 7 at River Park Hospital. A retired cook with the medical clinic and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of William Noah (Dave) and Ada Florence Hargrove Locke, and was preceded in death by her husband, Gentry Prater in 1982, and one son, James David Prater. She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Prater; one brother, W.C. Locke of McMinnville; five grandchildren, several nieces ad nephews. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at High's Chapel with Richard Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery. Visitation will be held after 4 p.m. today and after 10 a.m. Saturday at High's. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 9 April 1999.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
PRATER, Tillman Freeman (circa 1919-1988)
Tillman Freeman Prater, 69, died unexpectedly on Friday at Warren Regional Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, resident of Rout 7 and a member of Bethel Hill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Services will be at 12:30 today at Bethel Hill Baptist Church with James Hutson officiating. Internment will follow at Centertown Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Christine Prater of Centertown; son Larry Prater of Centertown; four grandchildren; brother Hoyt Prater of Centertown and foster sister Mae Orrick also of Centertown. High Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. November 1988.
[Contributor: Jan Gamache , Houston, Texas]
[Note: His death was 25 November, 1988.]
PRATER, Sr., William Howard (1913-1997)
William Howard Prater, Sr., 84
Long-time Warren County commissioner William Howard Prater Sr., died Dec. 8 at RiverPark Hospital after a brief illness. A Centertown resident, he served as a county commissioner for 18 years and was a member of the board of directors for the Centertown Water Utility District. A farmer and a timberman and a member of Centertown United Methodist Church, he was the son of the late Ernest B. and Fannie Jones Prater and he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Edwina Prater in 1996. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law; Howard and Mae Prater, Jr. of Centertown, and one daughter and son-in-law, Wilma (Yvonne) and James Taylor of Tullahoma. Burial Centertown Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Dec. 10, 1997.
[Contributor: Angelia Bratcher-Bess, 2001]PRATER, Winney Phillips (circa 1889-1950)
Mrs. Prater, 61, Dies In Cannon
Mrs. Winney Phillips Prater, 61, resident of the Blue Wing community of Cannon county, died at he home Monday morning at 7:30 o'clock at the Leoni Church of Christ with E. T. Brazzell, Church Of Christ minister, officiating. Burial was in the Blue Wing cemetery. A native of Cannon County, Mrs. Prater was a daughter of Frank Phillips and Harriet Lance Phillips. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by her
husband, Parrison Prater, and one daughter, Mrs. Jim Stewart, both of Blue Wing, and one brother, Richard Phillips, of Nashville. Also four granddaughters. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Nov. 24, 1950, p. 8.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
PRIEST, Cena Crim (circa 1891-1955)
Rites Set Today For Mrs. Priest
Mrs. Cena Priest, 64, of Taft, Tenn., died yesterday at 4:20 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ollie Tipton on Highway 72, East. The funeral will be today at 2 p.m. at New Market Holiness Church, the Rev. P.W. Brown officiating. Burial will be in Cochran Cemetery, Laughlin-Service directing. Survivors include three sons, Ollie Priest, Hazel Green; Dillard Priest, Brownsboro, Rt. 1; and Doyle Priest, Taft, Tenn.: four daughters, Mrs. Florence Hillis, Mrs. Ollie Tipton, Mrs. Georgia Hillis and Mrs. Eunice Mitchell, Huntsville; six sisters, Mrs. Dossie Priest, Mrs. Ocie Green, Mrs. Dorsie Vinson, Mrs. Lou Gribble, Mrs. Florence Durham and Mrs. Jessie Powell, and two brothers, Andrew and John Crim, Huntsville. Pallbearers will be Horace Williams, Olaf Gaines, Herschel Houk, Chunk Underwood, Orville Underwood, and T.B. MitchellHuntsville Times, Huntsville, AL Sun, 27 Feb. 1955
[Contributor: Christy Blakeley Edmonson, 2002]
PRIEST, George Washington (circa 1849-1946)
George Washington Priest, died at 11 o'clock Saturday night at his home at Laurelburg. Funeral and burial were at Crain Hill Cemetery at 2:30 Monday afternoon. Born in Van Buren county, he was a son of Marion Priest and Hannah Thompson Priest. He is survived by three sons, Will Priest of Laurelburg, Wiley Priest of Alabama, and Tim Priest of McMinnville; and a daughter Mrs. Leila Hillis of Laurelburg. Arrangements by the High Funeral company.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN Fri, 8 Feb. 1946, p. 4
[Contributor: Christy Blakeley Edmonson, 2002]
PRIEST, Ollie Gilbert (circa 1908-1990)
Toney - Ollie Gilbert Priest, 82, of 1631 Ready Section Road, Toney, died Thursday at his residence. The funeral was to be today at 1 p.m. at Spry Funeral Home with the Rev. James Brazier officiating. Burial will be in Cochran Cemetery. Mr. Priest a native of Warren County, Tenn., had lived in Madison County for the past 63 years. He was a pastor of Briar Fork Holiness Church for 31 years. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy B. Priest; six sons, Virgil Priest of Flintville, Marvin G. Priest and Gerald Priest, both of Huntsville, Orvine Priest and Melvin Priest, both of Hazel Green, and Robert Priest of Toney; two daughters, Mildred Sisk of Toney and Margaret Knecht of Pulaski, Tenn.; two sisters, Ola Chandler of Huntsville and Georgia Hillis of New Market; 25 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
Huntsville Times, Huntsville, AL Sat, 24 Nov. 1990
[Contributor: Christy Blakeley Edmonson, 2002]
PRIEST, Oma Virginia (circa 1908-1982)
Mrs. Oma Virginia Priest, 74, of 1631 Ready Section Road, Toney, died Saturday at her residence. The funeral was today at 11 a.m. at Spry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Jones and Elton Brazier officiating. Burial was in Cochran Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Ollie Priest; six sons, Virgil Priest of Flintsville, Tenn., Marvin Priest and Irvine Priest, both of Huntsville, Melvin Priest of Hazel Green, Gerald Priest of Shelbyville, Tenn., and Robert Priest of Toney; and a sister, Mrs. Maggie Sanderson of Hazel Green; three brothers, Henry Clark of Huntsville, Curtis Clark of Toney and Lonnie Clark of Hazel Green; 27 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Huntsville Times, Huntsville, AL 5 April 1982
[Contributor: Christy Blakeley Edmonson, 2002]
PRIEST, Wiley A. (circa 1881-1959)
Funeral services for Wiley A. Priest, 78, of Rt. 1, Taft, Tenn., will be Saturday at 3 p.m. DST at the New Market Holiness Church with P.W. Brown officiating. Burial will be at Cochran Cemetery at New Market with Laughlin-Service Funeral Home in Charge. He died at the home of his son, Ollie Priest of Rt. 1, Toney. Survivors are three sons, Ollie Priest, Dillard Priest of Brownsboro and Doyle Priest of Taft, Tenn.; four daughters, Mrs. Florence Hillis, Mrs. Ola Tipton and Mrs. Georgia Hillis, all of Huntsville, and Mrs. Eunice Mitchell of Gurley; two brothers, Will Priest and Tim Priest of McMinnville, Tenn.; a sister, Miss Lela Priest of McMinnville; 33 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers will be B.W. Sisk , Russell Hilliard, James Ikard, Edward Gray, Chunk Underwood and Orvil Underwood.
Huntsville Times, Huntsville, AL Fri, 11 Sept. 1959
[Contributor: Christy Blakeley Edmonson, 2002]
PRIOR, C.W. (???? - 1884)
Death of Dr. C.W. Prior.
The Nashville American of Tuesday, the 9th inst., contains the following notice of the death of Dr. C.W. Prior: Died. Prior - Dr. C. W. Prior, late of McMinnville, Tenn., at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Jeff Baker, at 8 o'clock yesterday morning. Prayers at the residence, 200 South Front street, at 9 o'clock this morning. Burial at Mr. Olivet. Friends of the family invited to attend.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Sat 13 Sep 1884.[Contributor: Miss Dean Brewer, McMinnville, TN, 1999.]
PUGH, Eliza Adeline Milstead (1872 - 1953)Rites Saturday For Mrs. Pugh
Funeral rites for Mrs. Eliza Adeline Pugh, 80, were conducted Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock at the Church of God, corner of Sparta and Warren Streets. Rev. Calvin C. Wigley, the minister, officiated and burial was in Sycamore cemetery in DeKalb county. Mrs. Pugh, widow of A. L. Pugh, died at her home, 108 Sparta street, Thursday morning at 7:20 o’clock. She had been ill for several months. A native of DeKalb county, Mrs. Pugh was born August 7, 1872. She was a daughter of John Milstead and Jane Rich Milstead and she was married to Mr. Pugh, who died November 16, 1912. Mrs. Pugh had made her Home with her family in McMinnville for a number of years and she was a member of the Church of God. Survivors include three sons, A.J. Troy and Grady Pugh, McMinnville; five daughters, Mrs. W. M. Walsh, Coffee county, Mrs. Lilly Maxwell, Mrs. Brown Neal, Mrs. Albert Glenn and Miss Gertrude Pugh, all of McMinnville; one sister, Mrs. Jim Cook, Liberty and four half-brothers, George and Pete Barrett, Wilson county, and Joe and Charles Barrett, Dekalb county. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday March 19, 1953, p. 9.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000.]
PURSER, Ellen Wood (1872 - 1953)
Mrs. Purser, 81, Dies Thursday
Mrs. Ellen Wood Purser, member of a well known Warren county family, died at her home in the ninth district of Cannon county, near the county line, Thursday morning at 7 o’clock. She had been ill for several years and was 81 years of age. Funeral services were conducted at the residence of Jacke Warren Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock. John W. High officiated and burial was in Preston cemetery. A native of Warren county, Mrs. Purser was born April 18,1872. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Wood and she was married to Morgan Purser, one of the pioneer rural merchants of this part of the state. He died several years ago. Mrs. Purser was a member of the Methodist church. She is survived by five grandchildren, Noland Warren and Miss Iona Warren, Detroit, Mich., Gray Warren, Air Force, Germany, Mrs. J. C. Prater, Detroit, and Mrs. Ray Gunter, Warren county.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday Sept. 10, 1953, p. 8.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000.]
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