In Alphabetical Order, by Surname
RABY, Connie Sue (1962-1978)
Warren County Senior High School sophomore Connie Sue Raby, 15, died Friday night in an automobile accident on Highway 8 east of McMinnville. A native of Warren County, she was a daughter of William Curtis and Peggy Glenn Raby of Route 3, McMinnville. Last rites were yesterday, April 2, at 4 p.m. at High's chapel. Julian Goodpaster was the officiant, and internment took place in Mt. View Cemetery. Besides her parents, she is survived by: a sister, Kimberline Raby; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Leanora Raby; and maternal grandmother, Mrs. Virginia Glenn, all of McMinnville.
Warren County News, McMinnville, TN. April 3, 1978, p. 3.
[Contributor: Sharon Haggen, Murfreesboro, TN, 2000 <shaggen@webmail.fiberia.com>]
RACKLEY, Bill (circa 1921-1998)
Smithville resident Bill Rackley, 77, died Dec. 1 at Baptist Hospital in Nashville. A farmer, he was the son of the late Colonel Bob and Cora Lee Hix Rackley, and was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Edward and Johnny Wayne Rackley; two brothers, Thomas Phillip and Junior Rackley; and three sisters, Pearlie and Elizabeth Rackley and Corrine Cherry. Services were held Dec. 3 at Walker Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Clayborn officiating. Burial followed at Whorton Springs Cemetery. Walker Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 9 Dec 1998.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
RACKLEY, Robert (circa 1921-1976)
Robert (Bob) Rackley, 45-year-old truck driver, of Perry, Ohio, died there of an apparent heart attack Saturday morning. A native of this county, he was a son of Bobby Colonel and Cora Hicks Rackley of McMinnville. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Shirley Rackley; five sons, Randolph A., Robert M. and Rodney G. Rackley, Perry; David Rackley, Maryland, and Howard Rackley of Virginia; two daughters, Mrs. Sally Gillentine, North Carolina, and Miss Debra Lee Rackley, Perry; three brothers, Carl Edward, Thomas Phillip and Willie Rackley, all of McMinnville; five sisters, Mrs. Nettie Rackley, Spencer; Mrs. Christine Hobbs, Mrs. Henrietta Muncey, Mrs. Mary Nunley and Mrs. Corene Tittsworth, all of McMinnville. Brothers H.B. Smith and John W. High officiated at last rites held in High's Chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday, interment being in Morrison Cemetery. High's, Inc., had charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 29 Sep 1976, p. 2-A.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
RAHM, George (circa 1870 - 1953)
Rites Here For George Rahm, 83
Funeral services for George Rahm, 83, who died at his home in Chattanooga, were held yesterday morning at 10 o’clock at the chapel of High Funeral Home. Allen Phy, Central Church of Christ minister, officiated and burial was in Riverside cemetery. Mr. Rahm, a former resident of McMinnville, was an employee a number of years ago of one of the McMinnville livery stables. He had made his home in Chattanooga for several years and was a member of the Church of Christ.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday May 7, 1953, p. 5.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
RAHM, Josephine (????-1952)
Services Friday For Mrs. Rahm
Prayer services for Mrs. Josephine Rahm, who died in Chattanooga Wednesday morning, will be held at the Chapel of High Funeral Home Friday morning at 10 o'clock. John W. High will officiate and burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Mrs. Rahm, former resident of Warren county, is a cousin of Mrs.Toy Cantrell. She had resided in Chattanooga for a number of years.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 17 July 1952, p. 1.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
RAINS, Annie Martin (1888-1952)
Mrs. Annie Rains Dies Of Illness
Mrs. Annie Martin Rains, wife of Crit Rains, Jacksboro farmer, died at Faulkner Springs hospital Friday morning at 11: 40 o'clock, following an illness of ten months. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Jacksboro Church of Christ with Rufus Higgins, minister of Chestnut Grove Church of Christ, and John W. High officiating. Burial was in the Jacksboro cemetery. Mrs. Rains, a native of Van Buren county, was born January 8, 1888. She was a daughter of Jesse Martin and Rachel Bouldin Martin and she was a member of the Church of Christ. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, Tommy, Willie, E.L. and Leon Rains, McMinnville; three daughters, Mrs. Vester Hall, Mrs. Bob Mathis and Mrs. Howard Hollis, all of McMinnville; three brothers, Richard and Dock Martin, Centertown, and Tom Martin, Valley View, Texas, and two sisters, Mrs. Jim Hillis, Centertown, and Mrs. Dalton Hillis, Rocky River. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 26 June 1952, p. 8.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
RAMSEY, Annie Smartt (1870 - 1953)
Mrs. Ramsey, 82, Buried At Viola
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Smartt Ramsey, 28, (sic) who died Monday evening at 9:30 o'clock at Medical Clinic after a week's illness, were conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Morrison Church of Christ. Trice Dickson, the minister, and Clyde Gleaves officiated and burial was in Viola cemetery. Mrs. Ramsey native of Warren county, was born November 6, 1870. She was a daughter of the late E.W. and Nannie Davis Smartt and she was married to W.T. Ramsey, Sr., who survives. She was a member of the Church of Christ and had been a resident of Morrison for a number of years. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, W.T. Ramsey, Jr., Smithville, Euclid Ramsey, Morrison, and Brown Ramsey, Tullahoma; three daughters, Mrs. Nancy Ridley and Miss Bonnie Ramsey, Morrison, and Mrs. Herbert Hoke, Fort Campbell, Ky.; three brothers, E.W. and J. F. Smartt, Manchester, and Mack Smartt, Viola, and two sisters.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday January 29, 1953
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
RAMSEY, Mrs. G.W. (circa 1838-1926)
Death of Mrs. G.W. Ramsey
A wire was received February 13, by relatives of this place notifying them of the death of Mrs. G. W. Ramsey at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mollie Burger, Muskogee, Okla. Mrs. Ramsey was a native of Viola, Tenn., and was the widow of the late G.W. Ramsey of this place, who up to the time of his death was one of our leading citizens. Mrs. Ramsey was in her 88th year and though aged according to years was but 40 years old as to interest in life, the everyday happenings and the brightness of her mind. She was remarkably gifted as to memory and all who knew her loved her and were deeply impressed with her character, being typified of the lively womanhood that was produced by the somewhat exceptional civilization of this section a generation agone. Gentle, gracious, kind and considerate of everyone, interested in the great things and the homely things alike, she contributed to the worthwhileness of life where ever she came in contact with it.
Having as her husband a man who played a prominent part in the interest and upbuilding of his community always on the right and moral side of every question. Mrs. Ramsey was a devoted mother and a devout member of the Church of Christ. To hear her talk of her experiences was inspiring and increased the faith of all who conversed with her. She had many friends and was widely beloved. She served her generation well, has fought the good fight and finished her course. Charters like Mrs Ramsey will be greatly missed. She is survived by three children, T.F. Ramsey, Winchester, Tenn., Mrs. Mollie Burger, Muskogee, Okla., and George S. Ramsey, Tulsa, Okla. Funeral services were held at the Church of Christ by Elder J. Paul Slayden with interment in the Viola Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thu 18 Feb 1926.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 1999.]
RAMSEY, Laney D. (1906-1953)
L.D. Ramsey, 46, Dies of Attack; Rites Tuesday
Laney D. Ramsey, 46-year-old Tullahoma businessman, church and fraternal leader, died unexpectedly at his home on Grundy street Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock. His death, as a result of a heart attack, occurred as he was preparing to visit his mother at Pelham. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Highland Baptist Church in Tullahoma. Rev. Roy C. Magill, the pastor, officiated and burial took place in Mt. View cemetery here. Mr. Ramsey, native of Warren county, was born July 30, 1906. He was a son of the late Charles Ramsey and Mrs. Della Wilder Ramsey Bowden, of Pelham, and he was educated in the public schools of McMinnville and St. Andrews preparatory school at Sewanee. He also graduated from Gupton- Jones School of Mortuary science in Nashville. Mr. Ramsey operated a restaurant in McMinnville for several years and was later employed by a local funeral home and was also affiliated with Nashville and Morristown funeral homes before entering business in 1940 as a partner in Daves-Ramsey Funeral Home in Tullahoma. He continued this affiliation until 1944 when he opened Ramsey's Home Furnishings, a Tullahoma furniture store, which he was operating at the time of his death. Mr. Ramsey was married to Miss Nadine Womack of McMinnville August 4, 1934. She survives. He was a member of the board of trustees and building committee of Highland Baptist Church in Tullahoma, a mason and Shriner and was past worthy Patron of the Tullahoma OES chapter. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Miss Carolyn Ramsey, Tullahoma; his mother, a half-brother, Charles U. Bowden, Monteagle; two half-sisters, Mrs. J. R. Ray, Pelham, and Mrs. Harold Stricklin, Waverly. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, 14 May 1953, p. 1.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
RAMSEY, Leroy (1930 - 1953)
Leroy Ramsey, 22, Colored Soldier Killed In Korea
A McMinnville Colored Soldier became the first member of his race from Warren county to give his life for his country in the Korean conflict when the Army Department announced Monday that Leroy Ramsey, 22, was killed in action on March 24. Ramsey, an infantry soldier with the Seventh Division, was the son of Ivy Joe Ramsey and Allie Ramsey, well known McMinnville colored residents. The Army announcement, received Monday morning by the parents, gave only bare particulars of the death of the colored service- man and stated that a letter following would give complete information. The colored soldier’s death was made public by Maj. Gen William E. Bergin, adjutant general of the Army, in a telegram to the boy’s parents. A native of McMinnville, young Ramsey was born September 27, 1930. He was educated at Bernard school and graduated from the high school department in the class of 1951. During his high school days he held a part-time job with Roberts’ Radiator Shop and on August 9, 1951, the deceased soldier entered the Army as a selective Service inductee. He received his basic training at Ft. Jackson, S.C. and was given an assignment overseas to Okinawa in January 1952. He was stationed on the far East island until November when he was moved into Korea as an infantry replacement. He had been with the Seventh Division since that time. PFC Ramsey is survived by his parents; two brothers, Joe Thomas Ramsey, Nashville, and Clyde Ramsey, McMinnville; one sister, Florene Williamson, McMinnville, and two nephews, Karl Williamson and Luther Williamson, both of McMinnville. The body will be returned here for burial, members of the family said.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. April 2, 1953, p. 1.Body Of Ramsey Arrives Friday
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
The remains of Pfc. Leroy Ramsey, colored soldier killed in Korea, will arrive at Tullahoma Friday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock. The body will be brought here by High Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements, expected to be held Sunday, were not complete at press time, but will be announced by High's. The McMinnville soldier, son of Ivy Joe Ramsey, East End Drive, was killed in action March 24 while serving with the First Infantry Division. He is the first colored soldier from Warren county to lose his life in the Korean action.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, 11 Jun 1953, p. 1.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]Soldier's Rites Are Held Sunday
Funeral rites for Pfc. Leroy Ramsey, 22-year-old colored McMinnville soldier who was killed in action in Korea March 24, were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at East End Drive Church of Christ. Ben M. Bates was the officiating minister and burial took place in Riverside cemetery. Military rites at the graveside were conducted by Huddleston-Jennings Post 208 of the American Legion. Young Ramsey was serving as a soldier with the Seventh Infantry Division at the time of his death. He was a son of Ivy Joe Ramsey and Allie Ramsey and was born and reared in McMinnville and graduated from Bernard high school.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, 18 Jun 1953, p. 7.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
RAMSEY, Nerva Lucinda (1875-1952)
Mrs. Ramsey Dies Of Illness
Mrs. Nerva Lucinda Ramsey, widow of Willie E. Ramsey, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Jess Hudson, near Centertown, Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. She had been ill four weeks and was 77 years of age. Funeral services were conducted at the Free Will Church of Christ at Gainesboro Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with John W. High officiating. Burial was in Chaffin cemetery. Mrs. Ramsey, a native of Jackson county , was born January 11, 1875. Her parents were John Martin and Eliza Harley Martin and she was married to Mrs. Ramsey August 18995. He died November 6, 1940. Mrs. Ramsey was a member of the Church of Christ. She was survived by two daughters, in addition to Mrs. Hudson they are Mrs. Herbert Wright, Lafayette, and Mrs. Jewell Jones, McMinnville; one son, Herbert Ramsey, Detroit, Mich., one brother, Bill Martin, Gainesboro, and two sisters, Mrs. Henderson Peppin, Nashville and Mrs. Marion Hagey, Long Beach, Calif. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 4 Sep 1952, p. 9.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
RAMSEY, Stanley Drew (1952-1952)
Ramsey Infant Buried Here
Stanley Drew Ramsey, infant son of Laney D. Ramsey and Nadine Womack Ramsey, died December 27, at 10:30 p.m. at a local hospital. Prayer services were held at the grave in Riverside cemetery here the following afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. Roy C. Magill, of Tullahoma, officiating.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Friday, January 4, 1952, p. 4
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
RAMSEY, William (1862 - 1953)
Respected Colored Citizen Dies Thursday
William (Bill Tate) Ramsey, respected colored resident of McMinnville, died at his home on East Main street Thursday morning at 7:25 o'clock, following a lingering illness. He was 91 years of age. Funeral rites were held at Leesburg Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Ben M. Bates, Church of Christ minister, officiating. Burial was in Leesburg cemetery. Born January 1, 1862, Bill Tate, as he was familiarly known to hundreds of McMinnville freinds, was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a fixture in the McMinnville business district for more than a half century as a porter at McMinnville Hardware & Funiture Company and he acquired the name by which he was best known while an employee of the old Tate House here. He was married to Phronia McRenolds, who preceded him in death a number of years ago. Survivors include three children, Herbert Ramsey and Annie Mai Ramsey, McMinnville, and Lucy D. Ramsey, Painesville, Ohio.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, Aug 19, 1953, p. 7.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
RANDOLPH, Norman (????-1952)
Campaign Community- Friendship was the scene of two burials Saturday. Just after noon funeral services for Norman Randolph of Knoxville were conducted by a minister of his acquaintance. The Randolph family resided here a short while several years ago. Mrs. Randolph is a sister of Mrs. Erskine Rogers of this place. Mr. Randolph, his wife and children were talented musicians, composing a group of entertainers all their own, going from place to place, making glad the hearts of those who love music interpreted in the hillbilly style, best known and loved by the masses of southern people. United Sympathy of Campaign community goes out to the Randolph and Hash families in their hour of grief and sorrow.
Southern Standard, McMinnville,TN. Feb. 15, 1952, p. 9.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
RASCOE, Mattie Alice (1878-1952)
Mrs. Rascoe, 73, Dies At Walling
Mrs. Mattie Alice Rascoe, 73, wife of U.B. Rascoe, died at her home in the fifth district of White county, near Walling Tuesday, January 29, at noon. She had been ill a week. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Mt Pisgah Methodist Church. John W. High officiated and burial was in the Mt. Pisgah cemetery. A native of White county, Mrs. Rascoe was born December 10, 1878. She was a daughter of Watson Columbus Pirtle and Lydia Anderson Pirtle and she was married in August 1891 to Mr. Rascoe. Mrs. Rascoe was a member of the Church of Christ. Besides her husband, she is survived by one son. Ray Rascoe, Detroit, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Hollis Moore and Mrs. Charles Sparkman, Walling: one brother, R.S. Pirtle, Walling, and three sisters, Mrs. Marion Simrell, Fla., Mrs. Hugh Sharp, Akron, O., and Mrs. Zollie Rowland, McMinnville. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, Feb 8, 1952, p. 16.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio from her 4th Obituary book, 2001]
RAY, David Robert (Bobby) (1945-1969)
David Robert (Bobby) Ray, 24, Navy corpsman second class, has become Warren county's sixth victim of the Vietnam campaign.
Mr. and Mrs. David Ray, 204 Ridgecrest Drive, McMinnville were notified late Sunday of their son's death. HM2 Ray was reportedly killed when the Marine unit to which he was attached was over run on March 18. The body is to be returned to High's Inc., here, and is expected to arrive by this weekend. Arrangements will be announced by the funeral home.
Young Ray was serving at An Hoa, Vietnam, as a medic. While the information given the family was limited, a letter written by Tommy Vickers, a close friend of Ray's now serving as an operating room technician at Da Nang, states that Ray was killed while treating the wounded, but had continued to treat the more seriously injured until he was hit the second time. The second wound took his life. The letter was received by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vickers, Corpsman Vickers' parents, the day before the Rays were notified of their son's death by armed forces officials. It read, in part, as follows:
"I guess you know by now, Bob Ray got killed last night. They ran over AnHoa. This is the story I got from a Marine he patched up.
'They started when one got through the wire and pulled a satchel charge under a hutch. When it went off everyone ran outside. They started mowing them down as they ran out.'
Bob got hit, but was still treating wounded when he was hit the second time. I hope this isn't true, but this Marine said he and Bob were real close. We worked until 2:30 this morning, and then I got off. I was on second call. At 6:30 this morning six choppers came in from An Hoa, and I got called back. The first thing I did was go to triage and look for Bob. When I didn't see him, I started asking because most of them were from 15, Bob's outfit. Everyone said he had been hit, but no one knew how bad. Then this one kid told me what happened. I couldn't work. All I could do was sit and stare. He didn't come here that I can find out.
After his mother has calmed down, tell her this little Marine said Bob knew his job and he was doing it. He fixed my arm. Then he started to cry. He said, 'Gooks were all over them, plus rockets and mortars as thick as flies.' We had mass casualties last night. We caught a few rounds about 4:30. I don't think anyone got hurt. The choppers are coming in. Thank God, I'm off."A graduate of McMinnville high school, young Ray attended the University of Tennessee before volunteering for service in March of 1966. He was scheduled to come home in July on leave, but had already volunteered for six months additional duty in Vietnam. He planned to return to the battle zone immediately following his leave and a visit with his parents, friends and relatives here. Vickers arrived in Vietnam about a month ago, and he and Ray had planned to have a reunion in Vietnam as soon as their respective duties would permit. Vickers, like Ray, volunteered for service. Ray received his hospital training in San Diego and underwent field training at Camp Pendleton, Calif. In addition to his parents, Ray is survived by a sister, Mrs. Barry Lentz of Orlando, Fla.
Southern Standard, McMinnville,TN. Mar. 25, 1969, p. 1.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001][Note: Bobby Ray, 14 Feb 1945 -19 Mar 1969, the son of David Foster and Donnie Molloy Ray, was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. L.J.Hunter]
RAY, Donnie Lee Molloy (circa 1913-1997)
Donnie Lee (Molloy) Ray, 84
McMinnville resident and Spencer native Donnie Lee (Molloy) Ray, 84, died Jan. 17 at NHC Health Care after an extended illness. A retired employee of Magness Library and Grizzell's Jewelry and a member of Central Church of Christ, she was the daughter of James Logan and Elfleda (Lowery) Molloy. She was preceded in death by one son, Medal of Honor Recipient David R. (Bobby) Ray; three brothers, H.S., Emmit and Rayden Molloy; and two sisters, Lillian Roach and Louise Gross. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Don Bixby of Houston, Texas; one grandson, David Bryant Lentz of Houston, Texas; and six brothers, T.B. Molloy of St. Petersburg, Fla., Lynn Molloy of Signal Mountain, L.H. Molloy of Mississippi, H.L., Edward and Robert Molloy, all of McMinnville. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at High's Chapel with Jim Gammon officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2-4 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. tonight at High's. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 19 Jan 1997.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
Ray, Everett (???? - 1953)
Rock Island community – Citizens of Rock Island mourn the loss of Everett Ray, better known as (Buck) a man that was loved and respected by every one who knew him. Mr. Ray passed away Saturday night. The funeral was Monday at 2:30 p.m. at Church of Christ in Rock Island and he was laid to rest in McMinnville. Buck will be missed not only by his loved ones by all his friends will miss him. Our deepest sympathy goes to the family in their hours of sorrow.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, Feb 15, 1952, p. 2.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2001]
RAY, Mable Halcomb (circa 1909-1999)
Services for Mrs. Mable Halcomb Ray, 90, of Murfreesboro, who died Saturday, Jan. 9, at Murfreesboro Health Care Center, are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at Tullahoma Funeral Home followed by burial in the Oakwood cemetery, with the Rev. Mark Gregory officiating. Mrs. Ray was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lillie Ashabraner Halcomb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Ray. She is survived by two nieces, Gayla Halcomb Ritch of Huntsville, Ala., and Martha Halcomb Jolley of Chattanooga; and three nephews, Marcus A. Halcomb of Rock Island, Daniel G. Halcomb of Huntsville, Ala., and William McCollum Halcomb of Birmingham, Ala. Mrs. Ray worked for the First National Bank of Tullahoma for 41 years from which she retired as a vice president in 1965. She was active with the Tullahoma Fine Arts Center and the League of Women Voters, and a member of the First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Tullahoma Fine Arts Center or the Murfreesboro First Baptist Church Library. Visitation with the family will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Tullahoma Funeral Home.
Daily News Journal, Murfreesboro, TN. Sun, 10 Jan 1999.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
RAY, Mary F. (1885-1969)
David Ray's Mother Dies
Mrs. Mary F. Ray, mother of David F. Ray, administrator of McMinnville Medical Clinic, died early Wednesday in Pasadena, Calif. Ray received word of his mother's death less than three days after having been notified by military authorities that his son, David Robert (Bobby) Ray, had been killed in action in Vietnam. Young Ray, a Navy medic attached to a Marine unit, was killed on March 18, but his parents were not notified until late Sunday. Mrs. Ray, who lived at 1505 Rose Villa in Pasadena, had been in ill health over a period of years. She was 84. Services will be held Friday at Westminister Presbyterian Church in Pasadena. Further details were not available at press time. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers gifts be sent to La Vina Hospital, 3900 North Lincoln, Altadena, Calif. 91001. In addition to her son here, Mrs. Ray is survived by eight other children, Miss Martha Ray, Nashville; Mrs. Warren Siegfried and Miss Rebecca Ray, Pasadena; Robert Ray, Thompson, Ga.; Mrs. Thomas Kipp, Cochran, Ga.; Mrs. Fred Hein, Alamagorda, N.M.; Lee Ray, Chattanooga, and Mrs. Howard Fields, Metarie, La. Also 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.Southern Standard, McMinnville,TN. Mar. 27, 1969, p. 1.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
READ, Mrs. Samuel (circa 1862-1952
Mrs. Read's Funeral Held In Chattanooga
Funeral services for Mrs. Samuel Read, daughter of a former United States Cabinet officer and widow of a prominent Chattanooga hotel owner and civic leader, May 18, at 4:30 o'clock at First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga. Burial took place in Chattanooga. Mrs. Read died Thursday, May 15, at a Chattanooga hospital, following a brief illness. She was 90 years of age. Mrs. Read was the step-mother of Sims Read, McMinnville resident and manager of Read Hosiery Mills for a number of years. He now resides in Pelham Manor, N.Y. Her husband, the late Samuel R. Read was founder of the Read House, a leading Chattanooga Hotel.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 29 May 1952, p. 11.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
REAMS, Jessie Furman Coffee (1863-1953)
Mrs. R.M. Reams, Widow of Publisher, Dies Monday
Mrs. Jessie Furman Coffee Reams, widow of Radford M. Reams, Sr., distinguished publisher of the Southern Standard for over a half century and a member of one of McMinnville's pioneer families, died at her home, 617 North Spring Street. Monday morning at 9:12 o'clock. She was 85 years of age. In failing health for several months, Mrs. Reams had been critically ill for about two weeks. Funeral rites were conducted at the residence, the home of Mrs. Reams since her birth. Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. Geddes Orman, minister of Main Street Presbyterian Church, officiated and burial was in the family plot in Riverside cemetery. Pallbearers were: H.B. Walker, F. H. Cantrell, Joseph Gessler, Frank Patrick, Morris Davies, and Frank Colville, Jr. A member of a family prominent in McMinnville's growth and development since the Pre-Civil War days, Mrs. Reams was born January 30, 1868. She was a daughter of Capt. Chatham Coffee and Mary Evelyn Morford Coffee. Her father, a McMinnville banker in later years served with distinction as a member of Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest's cavalry during the War between the States. Mrs. Reams was educated in the public schools of McMinnville and on July 3, 1889 was married to Mr. Reams. Her husband had been engaged in the newspaper business in McMinnville since 1876, when he became associated with David F. Wallace in publication of the McMinnville New Era, and had joined J.B. Ritchey and Horace P. Newton in the purchase of the Standard in 1882. The paper had been founded three years earlier by R.P. Baker. Mrs. Reams' husband became editor and publisher and owner of the paper in 1885 and remained it guiding hand until 1924 when he sold his interests to Thomas C. Price. He died October 21, 1934. Mrs. Reams was one of the few remaining members of the Spring Street Presbyterian Church, U.S., and was active in he congregation's work for a number of years. She is survived by three sons Chatham C. Reams, Chattanooga, Lindon L. Reams, McMinnville, and Radford M. Reams, Jr., Nashville; two daughters, Mrs. J.C. Goodloe, Lavergne, and Miss Harriet Reams, who made her home with her mother. Also 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Reams was the last surviving member of her family. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday Aug. 6, 1953, p. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
REDD, Virginia Moore (circa 1903 - 1953)
Mrs. Everett Redd Dies Of Stroke
Mrs. Virginia Moore Redd, 50, wife of G.Everett Redd, Manchester department store owner, and prominent Manchester civic and social leader, died Sunday night at her home after suffering a stroke of paralysis. She had been in ill health for several years. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. At Manchester Baptist Church. Rev. E. M. McCarty officiated and burial was in Manchester cemetery. Mrs. Redd, native of McMinnville, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Moore, Lind street. she was educated in the public schools here and was married to Mr. Redd in 1933, while he was manager of Ragland-Potter Company here. They later lived in Clarksville and Columbia before moving to Manchester ten years ago. Mrs. Redd was a member of the Baptist Church and was also active in the Women’s Missionary Society, the Manchester Garden Club and the Tuesday afternoon Study Club. Besides her husband and parents, she is survived by a brother, William Moore, McMinnville rural route carrier; a sister, Mrs. Ruby Swift, Bradenton, Fla., and two nieces, Mrs. Billie Joyce Rowland, Detroit, Mich., and Miss Emma Frances Moore, Lewisburg.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, Dec 17, 1953, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
REDMON, John T. (???? - 1953)
Retired Minister Dies In Arizona
News has been received here of the death on February 16 of Rev. John T. Redmon, retired Methodist minister, who passed away at his home, 322 Cherry Road, Phoenix, Arizona. Funeral services and burial took placed there. Rev. Redmon,80, was a native of Warren county, born at Vervilla. His parents were W. H. and Henrietta Redmon and he was a member of the Tennessee Conference for several years, serving churches at Clifton, Culleoka and Lawrenceburg. The Lawrenceburg church sent him and his wife to the Isle of Pines as Missionaries and after several successful years there he returned to join the Western Conference. The retired minister served churches at El Paso, Texas, Clovis, Albuquerque and Porales, New Mexico, and was district
superintendent in that area. He had resided in Phoenix in recent years because of ill health. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Redmon; two sons by a former marriage, Paul of Oklahoma City, Okla., and John T. Redson, Jr., and one sister, Mrs. Etta Parker, Birmingham, Ala.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, 12 March 1953.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000.]
REECE, John Daniel (1953 - 1953)
Reece Infant Dies; Rites At Quebeck
John Daniel Reece, infant son of William J. Reece and Elsie Vaughn Reece, died at Medical Clinic Saturday evening at 6:30 o'clock. Prayer services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at Preston Heights cemetery at Quebeck with James J. Reynolds, minister of East End Church of Christ, officiating. Burial took place there. High's were in charge of the arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday February 19, 1953.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
REED, Martha Lynn (1881-1961)
Rites Held Saturday For Mrs. Reed, 80
Mrs. Martha Reed, 80, wife of Robert Lee Reed of White County, died Friday
at the family residence on Route 4, Sparta. She had been ill for the past month. Services were held Sunday at the chapel of High Funeral Home, with Rev. John Barnes and John W. High conducting the rites. Burial was in Smart Memorial Gardens. Born on March 19, 1881, in Jackson county, Mrs. Reed was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Lynn. The Cumberland Presbyterian church member was married to Mr. Reed on Aug. 27, 1913. She leaves a son, Cecil A. Reed, McMinnville businessman; a half sister, and four grandchildren.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 17 Oct 1961, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
REED, Robert L. (Bob) (circa 1893-1969)Retired farmer R.L. "Bob" Reed, aged 76, succumbed to a lingering illness
at White County hospital early Wednesday morning. A resident of Doyle and a member of the Church of Christ, he was a native of Jackson County and a son of the late Jones and Fannie Allen Reed. He was first married to Martha Lynn Reed who preceded him in death in 1961. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Thena Wilson Reed; a son, Cecil Reed, McMinnville; a brother, Bedford Reed, Sparta; a half-sister, Mrs. Vestal Maxwell, Indiana; four half brothers, Walter Reed, Cookville; Bill Reed, Oregon; Odell Reed, Dayton, Ohio, and Virgil Reed, Allgood; two step-daughters, Mrs. Fred Rigsby, Midway community, and Mrs. Yancey Swoope, Muncie Ind., and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The body is at High's Inc., where arrangements are incomplete as to date and time of the funeral and burial which will be in High's Chapel and Gardens of Memory with Rev. Johnny Barnes and John w. High conducting services.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 13 Mar 1969, p. 10-A.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
REEDER, Mattie Elizabeth Tompkins (1862 - 1953)
Mrs. Reeder, 91, Buried In DeKalb
Mrs. Mattie Elizabeth Reeder, 91, mother of K.P. Reeder, well known Dibrell merchant and member of the County Court, died at Van Hoosier’s Clinic in Smithville Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock. She had been ill six weeks. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at her son’s residence with Elder Ed Christopher of Alabama officiating. Burial was in Smithville cemetery. Mrs. Reeder, a native of DeKalb county, was born January 19, 1862. She was a daughter of James Tompkins and Jarushia Candace Durham Tompkins and she was married to J.B. Reeder, who preceded here in death several years ago. Mrs. Reeder was a member of the Baptist Church and for the past several years had made her home with her children. Besides her son, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. I.D. Cantrell and Mrs. Howard Hooper, both of Nashville. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, Sept 3, 1953, p. 15.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
REGGIO, EDITH MAXINE HOLDGE (1930-2002)Edith Maxine Reggio, 71, of Bethany, known as Maxine, was called peacefully to her savior, Jesus Christ, the evening of Friday, February 8, 2002 at her home. She was born in Oney, OK on April 10, 1930, to Howard Holdge and Alene Olvilla (Lynn) Holdge. She was the loving wife of Michael Angelo Reggio and was the loving mother of four children, Michael Howard Reggio of Newalla, Joseph Lawrence Reggio of Bethany, David Anthony Reggio of Oklahoma City, and Maria Bernadette (Reggio) Epperson of Warr Acres. She is survived by fifteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Mona Jean Berndsen, and one brother, Billy Don Holdge both of Fort Cobb. She was preceded in death by one brother, James Holdge of Fort Cobb, and one sister, Daisy Vaughn of Norman. Maxine grew up east of Fort Cobb, OK and graduated from Washita High School as one of only nine students graduating. She came to Bethany in 1962 and resided there until her passing. She was not only a dedicated homemaker, but she spent much time in charity and church work at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. She worked at numerous jobs including becoming an assistant manager for 7/11 and one of the top sales people for C.R. Anthony Company. She was a celebrated genealogist, working on the Lynn and Holdge family since 1988. She has published many family history books on these two lines as well as five obituary books covering Central Tennessee. She was loved and will be missed by friends and loved ones all across the country. Funeral services were held at the Bill Merritt Memorial Chapel in Bethany and was buried at Resurrection Cemetery in Oklahoma City.
[Contributor: Michael Howard Reggio , February 2002 <mreggio@pop.flash.net>]
RENO, Abbott Lawrence (1889-1952)
A. L. Reno, 62, Dies In Hospital
Abbott Lawrence Reno, 62-year-old retired saw mill operator, died at White county hospital, Sparta, Tuesday morning at 3 o'clock. He had been ill for several months. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at Bethlehem Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Henry Amstutz, pastor of the McMinnville Church, officiating. Burial was in Bethlehem cemetery. Mr. Reno was born July 7, 1889 in Hamilton County. He was a son of Ezra J. Reno and Julia Baldwin Reno And he was married May 22, 1917 to Miss Eulalia Broyles. She survives. For a number of years Mr. Reno lived at Campaign where he was engaged in the Lumber and mill business but more recently he had resided at Walling in White county. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Charlis Muncey, McMinnville, and Miss Julia Reno, Walling; two brothers and one sister. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. June 12, 1952, p. 8.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
RENO, Julia Ellen Baldwin (circa 1863-1952)
Mrs. Julia Ellen Reno Dies In California
Mrs. Julia Ellen Baldwin Reno, 89, mother of the late A.L. Reno of Walling, died at her home in Montrose, Calif., June 9, six days following the death of her son in White county. Funeral services and burial were held in the California city. Mrs. Reno was known quite well in both Warren and White counties, having visited her late son and family here on several occasions.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 26 June 1952, p. 4.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
REYNOLDS, Mattie Clara (1883-1952)
Rites Friday For Miss Reynolds, 69
Miss Mattie Clara Reynolds, 69, died Thrusday morning at 6:45 o'clock at a
Nashville hospital, following an illness of ten weeks. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the residence of her sister, Miss Certie Reynolds, on Villa street with Allen Phy, minister of Central Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was in Mt. View cemetery. Born in DeKalb county, January 15, 1883 Miss Reynolds was a daughter of T.M. Reynolds and Mary J. Tittsworth Reynolds. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Besides her sister, she is survived by a brother , Tom Reynolds, and two half-sisters, Mrs. J. E.Stewart, Birmingham, Ala., and Mrs. Otis L. Hammer, McMinnville. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville,TN. July 17, 1952, p. 13.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
RHEA, Charlie (1871-1948)
Charlie Rhea, 77, died in a Davidson county hospital Thursday. Funeral services were conducted at the Armstrong Church of Christ Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with John W. High officiating. Burial was in the Armstrong cemetery. Mr. Rhea, a native of Sequatchie county, was the son of Isaac Rhea and Nancy Bess Rhea. He was born March 8, 1871, and was married to Miss Vina Madewell, who preceded him in death. Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. Frank Curtis; and two sons, Carlos Rhea and Harris Rhea, allof this county. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. July 9, 1948.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio from her 4th Obituary book, 2001]
RHEA, Dora May Smartt (1883-1956)
Mrs. Dora Rhea, 73, Grundy Native Dies; Rites Held Monday
Mrs Dora May Rhea, 73, Grundy county resident died Saturday night after an
illness of ten days. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Northcutt's Church of Christ, with John W. High officiating. Burial was in the Northcutt's Cove cemetery. The daughter of George Smartt and Sarah Myers, she was born February 9, 1883, in Grundy county. On September 10, 1910 she married Tom Rhea, who survives. Other survivors are; one daughter, Miss Alda Lee Rhea, Grundy county; three sisters, Mrs. Carrie Rhea, Mrs, Ethel Hobbs and Miss Pearl Smartt, all of Grundy county. High
Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Apr. 17, 1956, p. 6.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
RHULANDER, Norma
Miss Norma Rhulander died at the Barr Hospital in Nashville last Monday evening, Dec. 3rd, after a brief illness of heart failure. She was born Dec. 18, 1901. Miss Rhulander was a sister of Mrs. Cowan Oldham of this place and was a favorite among the younger set here. Her sweet fact and charming manner won for her a large circle of friends. She is survived by her mother, two sisters, Mrs. Cowan Oldham and Miss Helen Rhuland and one brother. Funeral services were held in Lawrenceburg, followed by interment.
McMinnville Leader (McMinnville, TN) Fri, 14 Dec 1923
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2008]
RICH, Mrs. E.A. (circa 1902-1961)
Services For Mrs. Rich Held Sunday At Shelbyville
Mrs. E.A.Rich, 59, died Friday afternoon at her home in Rover,Tennessee, after an extended illness. She was a native and former resident of Warren County. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Rover Baptist Church. Rev. Clarence Akridge and Rev. Garland Adcock officiated, and burial was in Pressgrove Cemetery. She was born in Warren County and was the daughter of J___ L. Turner of McMinnville and the late Betty Tenpenny Turner. She was married to E.A. Rich, and was a member of the Rover Baptist Church, of which her husband is the pastor. Survivors include her father; husband; four daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Vaunitta) Norman; Mrs. Wallace (Johnnie) Regan, Mrs. Harold (Betty Jo) Hester, all of Shelbyville, and Mrs. Charles (Irene) Adkins of Panama City, Fla.; one son, James Carl Rich of Dade City, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. W.E. Cocks of Vernon, Texas, and Mrs. C.C. Deadman of Muncie, Indiana; four brothers, Arthur and Gentry Turner of Muncie, Ind., Bill Turner of McMinnville and Sgt. Lloyd Turner of Washington, D.C; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral arrangements were by Gowen-Smith Funeral Home of Shelbyville.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Tues, 24 Jan 1961.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2002]
RICH, Patrick Absolon (circa 1881 - 1939)
Patrick Absolon Rich, 58, died Saturday, Aug. 26 at his home in the Clark addition. Funeral services were held Sunday afternooon from the home by John W. Hgh, burial following in Salem cemetery, near Liberty. His widow, Nannie Clark Rich, survives.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN 1 Sep 1939.
[Contributor: Miss Dean Brewer, McMinnville, TN, 1999.]
RICHARDS, Georgie Black (1888 - 1960)
Mrs. Richards Dies In Nashville
Mrs. Georgie Black Richards, member of a pioneer McMinnville family, died Thursday at Nashville following an illness of two weeks. She was 72 years of age. Final rites were conducted at the chapel of High Funeral Home Saturday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. H.H. Bixler, pastor of First Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in the family plot in Riverside Cemetery. Mrs. Richards was a daughter of the late Dr. Thomas Black, pioneer McMinnville physician, and Mrs. Emma Young Black. She was born in Warren County on July 31, 1888, and was married to the late Eston Taylor Richards. He preceded her in death in 1920. Mrs. Richards was a member of the Methodist Church. The only immediate survivor is a daughter, Mrs. James Montague, Nashville.Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) Tues, 13 Dec 1960, p. 4
[Contributor: Ladye Jane Hunter, 2009]
RICHARDSON, Ada Mazy (1889 - 1953)
Rites Held Wednesday For Ada Richardson
Funeral rites for Ada Richardson, well known McMinnville colored woman, were held Wednesday, July 22, at 3 p.m. at St. Mary's Baptist church. G.W. Looney officiated and burial was in Riverside cemetery. The deceased passed away at her home, 104 Church street, Monday at 7:35 a.m. following a stroke of Paralysis. She was a native of Warren county, born February 19, 1889. Her parents were Pete Mazy and Lou Ann Northcutt Mazy and she was married to H. H. Richardson, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Baptist church. Survivors include three daughters and a sister.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, July 30, 1953, p. 3.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
Card of Thanks:
To friends, neighbors and relatives who were so kind to us in the loss of our mother, Mrs. Ada Richardson, we wish to express our appreciation. We sincerely thank everyone for their kind words, thoughtful acts, beautiful flowers and every espression of sympathy and our special thanks to Mr. John
High and his staff for their kindness.Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Stubblefield
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whittaker
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Love and familiesSouthern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, July 30, 1953.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
RICHARDSON, Fred Wayne (circa 1949-1952)
Grundy Child Is Killed Instantly
Fred Wayne Richardson, 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Richardson of Grundy county was killed instantly about 6:30 p.m. Saturday when his body came in contact with a ground wire on a TV set, reports here Monday stated. The fatal accident occurred at the parents' home in the Utah community, near Beersheba Springs. Funeral services for the child were held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Shiloh Methodist Church with Rev. Smith officiating. Burial was in Shiloh cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. July 24, 1952, p. 4.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
RICHARDSON, Jesse Herman (1906-1956)
Rites Friday For Mr. Richardson Grundy Farmer
Jesse Herman Richardson, 49 year old Grundy County farmer, died Thursday morning at the Cumberland Heights Clinic resulting from an auto accident 10 months ago. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at the Shilo Methodist Church with Rev. Ike Robert and Rev. Ollie Brinkley officiating and burial was in the Shilo Cemetery. Jesse Richardson, the son of Grundy Richarson and Phronie McCorkle, was born Sept. 1, 1906 in Grundy county. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Edna Scott Richardson; four daughters, Emma Daniel, Jessie Avis Richardson and Sandra Joe Richardson; six sons, E. J. , Franklin, Ernest, Bobby, Larry and Donnie all of Beersheba; three sisters, Mrs. Pearl Summers, Miss Mary Richardson and Mrs. Annie Smartt, both of Beersheba; five brothers, John, McKinley and Clarence of Beersheba; Lester, McMinnville and Isaac Richardson of Ohio. Funeral arrangements by Love-Cantrell Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Feb. 7, 1956, p. 8.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
RICHARDSON, Margaret Pepper (circa 1884-1953)
Mrs. Richardson Dies Wednesday
Mrs. Margaret Pepper Richardson, 69, wife of W.A. Richardson, Hickory Creek farmer, died at her home near McMinnville Wednesday evening at 9:45 o’clock at Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Rev. Will Craven officiated and burial was in Liberty cemetery. In ill health for some four years, Mrs. Richardson had been confined to her Morrison Road home for some time. A native of Warren county, Mrs. Richardson was the daughter of William C. Pepper and Cynthia Allison Pepper and she was married to Mr. Richardson February 15, 1900. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by three brothers, D.C. Pepper, Plainview, Texas, J. A. Pepper, Hillsboro, Texas and A.R. Pepper, Wellington, Texas. Also a sister, Mrs. Caroline Mullican, Baird, Texas. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, April 9, 1953, p. 9.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
RICHARDSON, Ross Smith (circa 1903-1952)
Employee Of Nursery Dies Unexpectedly
Ross Smith Richardson, 49, native of Carter county, died unexpectedly at the home of George W. Romans Tuesday evening at 7 o'clock. The body was taken by High Funeral Home to Greenville Wednesday where funeral services and burial will be held today. Mr. Richardson came to McMinnville from Texas about a month ago and had been employed at Couch Brothers Nursery company.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Apr. 11, 1952, p. 13.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
RICHMOND, Mattie Alice Herod (1872-1952)
Mrs. Richmond's Rites Saturday
Mrs. Mattie Alice Richmond, widow of Hardy F. Richmond, for a number of years a leading 12th district farmer, died at her home, 608 N Chancery street, Thursday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock. She was 80 years of age and had been in ill health for several years. She suffered a heart attack on Sunday prior to her death. Funeral rites were conducted Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the chapel of High Funeral Home. Allen Phy, minister of Central Church of Christ, officiated and burial was in Mt. View cemetery. Mrs. Richmond was a native of Jackson county, Tenn., born March 21, 1872. She was a daughter of Hamilton Herod and Josephine Clark Herod and lived in Jackson county until 1915 when she and her husband moved to Lucky community of this county. Following Mr. Richmond's death in 1945, Mrs. Richmond moved to McMinnville to make her home. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include two sons, J. D. Richmond, Dalton, Ga., and Fred Richmond, Kansas City, Mo.; four daughters, Mrs. George A. Patterson and Miss Vonnie Richmond, McMinnville, Miss Deane Richmond, Atlanta, Ga., and Mrs. Donald McGeever, Petersburg, Va., two sisters, Mrs. Romer Jones and Mrs. Lula Kennedy, Gallatin, and two brothers, Will Herod, Louisville, Ky., and George Herod, Hartford, Ky. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. May 23, 1952, p. 2.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
RIGSBY, Ida Pearson (1884 - 1941)
Mrs. Ida Pearson Rigsby
Mrs. Ida Pearson Rigsby, 56, wife of S.P. Rigsby, died at her home in the 15th district January 12. Funeral services were conducted from Old Bybees Church January 14, by John W. High. Burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Rigsby was the daughter of John and Amanda Fisher Pearson and was born in White county November 12, 1884. She was married to S.P. Rigsby in 1901. Survivors include four sons, Elbert, Elmer, John, and Thomas Rigsby; two daughters, Mrs. Beulah Hutchings and Mrs. Minnie Bain; and five sisters, Mrs. Esther Brandon, Mrs. Amy Cantrell, Mrs. Willie Lott, Mrs. Delia Lewis and Mrs. Maggie Cook. The deceased had been a member of the Baptist church since eighteen years of age. Arrangements by High Funeral Company.The Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Fri 17 Jan 1941.[Contributor: Gayle Hassler, 1998]
RIGSBY, Sarah Lodema (1876-1949)
White Native Buried Monday
Mrs. Sarah Lodema Rigsby died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H.D. Templeton, near Rock Island, Sunday morning at 9 o'clock. She was 73. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Mt. Pisgah Methodist church in White county. John W. High officiated and burial was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Rigsby was born in White county, July 31, 1876. Her parents were John Chisam and Laura Hudson Chisam. She was first married to Ben L. Baker who died several years ago. Her second husband John H. Rigsby is also deceased. Mrs. Rigsby was a member of the Methodist church. She is survived by one son, J.C. Baker, Chattanooga, and the daughter, Mrs. Templeton. Also one sister, Mrs. H.B. Masters, Louisville, Ky.
Arrangements by High's.Southern Standard, McMinnville,TN. Sept. 23, 1949.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
RIGSBY, Willie Marie (circa 1924 - 1970)
Mrs. Rigsby
Mrs. Willie Marie Rigsby, 46 year old resident of 116 Cherry Lane here, died at River Park Hospital, culminating a two-day illness at 5:45 p.m. Thursday. The wife of Elijah H. Rigsby, she was a native of DeKalb County and was a daughter of the late William H. and Gertha Jones Barnes. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harold Thweatt, McMinnville; Mrs. Sandra Silvey, Chattanooga; two brothers, Cordell Barnes, McMinnville, and Billy Jack Barnes, Chattanooga; three sisters, Mrs. Cleo Kelley, Mrs. Bobbie Warren and Mrs. Lucille Garrison, all of Chattanooga, and three grandchildren.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Mon 20 Apr 1970.[Contributor: Saundra Anderson, 1998.]
ROACH, Carrie Myers (1871-1950)
Rites Friday For Mrs. Roach, 79
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Roach, who died suddenly at her home in the seventh district, Friday morning at 11 o'clock, were held Saturday afternoon at the Armstrong cemetery. E.D. Martin officiated and burial took place there. Mrs. Roach was a native of Grundy county, born February 8, 1871. She was a daughter of John and Elizabeth Myers and was married to Elisna Roach, who preceded her in death. Surviving are three sons, Thomas Martin Roach, Marvin Roach, and Harley Roach, all of McMinnville; one daughter, Mrs. Marvin Talley, McMinnville; one sister Mrs. Rogers Cooper, Morrison, and two brothers, Dock and Gull Myers. High Funeral Home was in
charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Sep. 1, 1950, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
ROACH, Thomas Martin (circa 1906-1981)
Thomas Martin (Tom) Roach, 75-year-old Route 6 farmer and nurseryman, died unexpectedly in River Park Hospital at 11 p.m. Sunday. The Warren County native was married Oct. 23, 1937 to the former Stella Woodlee and was a son |of the late Elisha and Carrie Myers Roach. In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter, Miss Betty Roach; two brothers, Harley and Marvin Roach, all of McMinnville, and two sisters, Mrs. Jeanette Talley of McMinnville and Mrs. Willie Gupton of Nashville. John W. High conducted funeral rites in High's Chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Entombment was in Armstrong Cemetery. High's Inc., was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 4 Mar 1981.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
ROBERSON, J.H. (???? - 1883)
J. H. Roberson, for many years clerk of the county court of Warren county, died at his home in the country Monday night, July 16th, 1883, after a protracted illness of several weeks.
Mr. Roberson had been for some time in feeble health, and finally took flux, which assumed typhoid form, from which, his constitution being enfeebled, he could not recover. Mr. Roberson was one of our best citizens, a consistent member of the Baptist church, and had many friends in the county. At home he was universally beliked by all his neighbors, to many of whom he had been a faithful friend in time of need. He held the office of county court clerk, both as principal and deputy, for many years, always discharging the duties thereof with strict fidelity and to the satisfaction of the people. He was competent and faithful.
He leaves a wife and children and many warm friends to mourn his death. His remains were deposited in the family burying ground at Hopewell church with services at the grave Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Sat 2 Jul 1883, p. 1.[Contributor: Miss Dean Brewer, McMinnville, TN, 1999.]
ROBERSON, Peter (187401952)
Peter Roberson Dies Of Illness
Peter Roberson, one of McMinnville's most respected and best known colored citizens, died at his home, 103 Holly Street, Sunday, April 13, at 4:50 p.m., following an illness of three weeks. He was 78 years of age. Funeral services were held on Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at Clark's Chapel Methodist Church. Rev. E.C. Sanders officiated and burial was in Riverside cemetery. A native of Bledsoe county, the colored man was born April 12, 1874. His parents were Peter Roberson and Martha Jane Roberson and he was married to Betty Britian, who preceded him in death about two years ago. Roberson had been a resident of McMinnville for a number of years and was highly respected among both the colored and white population of the city. He was a lifelong member of the Methodist church. He is survived by one daughter, Sadie Martin, McMinnville; one son, Thomas R. Roberson, Cleveland, Ohio, two brothers, Arthur Roberson, Dayton, and Luther Roberson, Pikesville. Also one sister, Sylvia Adams, Draper, Va. High's was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) Apr. 25, 1952, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
ROBERTS, Clay Wilson (circa 1915 - 1997)
Clay Wilson Roberts - June 21, 1997
Clay Wilson Roberts, age 82, died Saturday morning in Marshall Medical Center. He was a native of Giles County, retired from the Heil Quaker Corporation and a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving is on daughter, Ada Mae Webb and one son, Billy Roberts both of Lewisburg; two sisters, Elise Whitt of Nashville and Mattie Gordon of Pulaski; one brother, Marvin Roberts of Nashville; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted by Paul Webb on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. from the Chapel of London Funeral Home with burial in Lone Oak Cemetery. Visitation with the family was held at the funeral home Saturday after 5:00 p.m. Pallbearers were Bobby Webb, David Whitt, Bill Horner, Dr. Charles Hopper, A.V. Looney and Luther Edward. Honorary pallbearers were Buford Tate, Ronnie Roberts, Wallace Cathey and John Wallace.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, 24 Jun 1997, p. 2, col. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 1998.]
ROBERTS, Isiah (1884 - 1953)
Isiah Roberts Dies Of Stroke
A stroke suffered about three weeks ago proved fatal to Isiah Roberts, Beersheba road farmer, who died at his home Wednesday morning at 9:30 o’clock. He was 68. Funeral services were conducted Friday morning at 10 o’clock at Shellsford Baptist Church. Rev. Burl Killian officiated and burial was in Shellsford cemetery. A native of Warren county, Mr. Roberts was born November 26, 1884. He was a son of Washington Roberts and Carolyne Russell Roberts and he was married in 1918 to Miss Lou Barnes. She survives. Mr. Roberts was a member of the Baptist Church and had been engaged in farming in this county for a number of years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, John Roberts and George W. Roberts, McMinnville; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Munson, Dallas, Texas; three brothers, Elijah Roberts, Mississippi; three sisters, Mrs. Bob Embry, and Mrs. J. L. McCarver both of Beersheba Springs, and Mrs. Lester Worley, Huntsville, Ala. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, 10b Sept 1953, p. 8.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
ROBERTS, Johnnie Claude (1927 - 1953)
Johnnie Roberts' Rites At Smyrna
Johnnie Claude Roberts, 26, Warren county farmer, died at the residence of his parents in the fifth district Tuesday morning at 3:30 o'clock, following an extended illness. Funeral rites were held Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. at Smyrna Church of Christ. Jimmie Bates, Church of Christ minister of Nashville, officiated and burial was in Smyrna cemetery. Mr. Roberts native of Warren county, was born August 8, 1927. He was a son of Isaac Roberts and Daisy Smartt Roberts and he was unmarried. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors, in addition to his parents, are six sisters, Mrs. Gene Hinnesse, Mrs. Willard Grissom, Mrs. George Whitaker and Mrs. Clem Smith, McMinnville, Mrs. Forrest Stennett and Mrs. Herman Sanderson, Huntsville, Ala. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) Thurs, Oct. 8, 1953, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
ROBERTS, Poinsettia Davis (circa 1931-1998)
Rock Island resident Poinsettia Roberts, 67, died Dec. 31 at American Transitional Hospital in Nashville after a seven month illness. A homemaker and a member of the Church of God, she was the daughter Virginia (Virgie) Miller of Campaign and the late Wallace Davis. She is survived by her husband, Thomas J. Roberts; one daughter, Henrietta Burgess of Rock Island; granddaughter, Yuvonne Colwell of Rock Island; three sisters, Carolyn Jones and Jean Davis, both of McMinnville and Ruth Rutledge of Campaign; stepson, Willie Roberts of McMinnville; three stepdaughters, Selvie Roberts, Juanita Dixon and Judy Roberts, all of McMinnville; several step grandchildren and step great-grandchildren. Services were held Sunday at High's Chapel with Rev. Billy Hawkins officiating. Burial followed at Friendship Cemetery. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Jan. 6, 1998.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
ROBERTSON, Myrtle Elizabeth (circa 1895-1952)
Rites At Oak Grove For Mrs. Robertson, 67
Funeral services for Mrs. Myrtle Elizabeth Robertson, 57, were held Thursday morning at 11 o'clock at the Oak Grove Baptist church. John W. High officiated and burial was in the Oak Grove cemetery. Mrs. Robertson, wife of L. Howard Robertson, died unexpectedly at the family home at Clearmont, in the 11th district, Tuesday morning at 5:15 o'clock. She suffered a heart attack only a few minutes prior to her death. A native of Cannon county, Mrs. Robertson was a daughter of J.J. and Mattie Evans Taylor and she was a member of the Baptist Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Lula Mae Turney of Nashville, and a nephew, Dewey Robertson, Old Hickory . Arrangements were by High's.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Friday, 18 Jan 1952, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]
ROBINSON, Donna Faye (circa 1950 - 1991)
Donna Robinson
Warren county native Donna Faye Robinson, 41, died Aug. 23 at her Route 5, Smithville residence after a six-month illness. The owner of the Wishing Well and a member of the McMinnville Christian Center, she was the daughter of Marvin and Delma Ruth Hash Womack of Route 2.
She is also survived by her husband, Duane Robinson, one daughter, Karen Young of Rock Island, one son Brian Robinson of Smithville; one brother, Jack Womack of Rock Island; and two grandchildren. Services will be held today at 2 p.m. at High's Chapel with Mike Dorrell officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Bybee Cemetery.
High's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, 25 Aug 1991.[Contributor: Saundra Anderson, 1998.]
ROBINSON, JOE M. (1898 - 1953)
Joe M. Robinson, Sr., former resident of McMinnville and a retired municipal employee of Tulsa, Okla., died in Madisonville, Monroe county, Sunday, April 12, following an illness of several years. Funeral services and burial took place in Madisonville the following Thursday. Mr. Robinson, born September 19, 1898 in Monroe county, was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Robinson of Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the time of his residence in McMinnville, he lived at the property now occupied by Dr. B.C. Smoot. Mr. Robinson was an employee of the Tulsa City Lines for a number of years, retiring in 1943 due to ill health. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the American Legion, the modern Woodmen of America and the Methodist church. Mr. Robinson was first married to Miss Hassie Bain of McMinnvillle, who died several years ago, and in 1949 he was married to Miss Effie Carson who survives. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son J. Robert Robinson, Wichita, Kansas, three brothers and three sisters, and three grandsons. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Crouch, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Moffitt and Mrs. Hiram Stubblefield, of McMinnville, and J.W. Crouch of Oak Ridge, attended the Robinson rites in Madisonville.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, April 30, 1953, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
RODGERS, JAMES (circa 1878 - 1910)
James Rodgers, Jr., age 32, son of James Rodgers Sr., fell working for railroad in Texarkana, Arkansas. Burial at Liberty Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, 15 July 1910.[Contributor: Wanda Muncey Gant, 1999]
ROGERS, ARTHUR (circa 1882 - 1973)
Arthur D. Rogers
Funeral services for Arthur D. Rogers, Manchester resident, were held Sunday, July 15, at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church at 2:30 p.m. with the Reverend W. B. Snipes and John W. High officiating, interment following in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. He died Saturday, July 14, at the Manchester Nursing Home at 1 p.m. following an extended illness. Born in Warren County 91 years ago, he was the son of the late William and Martha Emma Lynn Rogers. He was a retired farmer, and was a member of the Methodist Church. He was married to Amanda Lewis Rogers who preceded him in death on July 18, 1970. Survivors include two sons, A.D. Rogers, Jr. of Chattanooga; Tommy Rogers of Ooltawah, Tenn.; four daughters, Mrs. Walter Young and Mrs. Lelan Baugh, both of Chattanooga; Mrs. Leo Harding of Old Hickory, Tenn.; and Mrs. Willie Pinegar of Manchester; one brother, Arney Rogers of Huntsville, Ala.; one sister, Mrs. Willie Carter of Tony, Ala.; 20 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. High's, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN 16 Jul 1973, p. 11-A.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 1998.]
ROGERS, Edward Eugene (1905-1951)
Edward Rogers Dies Suddenly; Rites Sunday
Funeral services for Edward Eugene Rogers, husband of the former Miss Olive Wilkenson of Warren county, were held at the High Funeral Home, here, on Sunday, August 5, with John W. High officiating. The rites were conducted at 2 p.m. and interment was in the Blue Hills cemetery. A resident of Sanford, S. C., Rogers died suddenly in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 2. He was 47. Rogers was born in Lawrence county, Tennessee, July 10, 1905, and was a son of Lawrence Rogers and Ella Hensley Rogers. He was married to Miss Wilkenson on October 20, 1949 and before his death was employed as a textile worker at the Father George Mills at Sanford. He was a member of the Baptist church and was a mason. Survivors are his wife, one brother, Freeman Rogers, Loretta, Tenn, and one sister, Mrs. John Hollander, Cincinnati, Ohio. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Aug. 10, 1951, p. 9.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
ROGERS, Eliza Bonner (circa 1892-1969)
Eliza B. Rogers, aged 77, died unexpectedly at Coffee county General Hospital on Thursday afternoon. A native of Warren county and a member of the Methodist Church, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Christian Bonner. Survivors include her husband, Dion Rogers, Route 4, Morrison; a son, Leslie Rogers of the same address; three daughters, Mrs. LeRoy Wilson, Manchester, and Mrs. Willie B. Woodlee and Mrs. Donna Sue Cooper, both of Huntsville, Ala.; a brother, Willie Bonner, McMinnville, as well as six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She and Mr. Bonner had been married for 51 years. Funeral services were conducted at 3:30 p.m. Saturday by the Rev. Will Nunley at High Funeral Home Chapel, burial following in Gardens of Memory. In charge of arrangements was High's, Inc.
Southern Standard, McMinnville,TN Jan, 21, 1969, pg 3-A.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
ROGERS, Gilley (1864-1949)
Rites Held For Gilley Rogers
Gilley Rogers, Mt. Zion resident, died at the home of his nephew in the eighth district Saturday afternoon at 4:45 o'clock He was 85. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 2: 30 o'clock with John W. High officiating. Burial was in the Mt.Zion cemetery. Native of Warren county, Mr. Rogers was born March 19, 1864. His parents were Russ Rogers and Mary Bess Rogers. He was unmarried. The deceased was a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Nov. 25, 1949, p. 2.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
ROGERS, H. E. (1874-1951)
H.E. Rogers, 76, Morrison Church Leader, passes
H. E. Rogers, 76, retired Morrison merchant for 43 years and prominent citizen, died in a local hospital Tuesday morning at 4 o'clock following a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Morrison Methodist Church. The pastor, Rev. P. A. Kirby and Rev. W. G. Hawkins, former Morrison minister officiated and burial was in the Morrison cemetery. A native of Grundy county, Mr. Rogers was born April 2, 1874. His parents were Elijah Rogers and Martha Fults Rogers and he was married to Miss Mattie Baird September 15, 1897. She survives. After farming for a few years in the Fults Cove Community of Grundy county, Mr. Rogers moved to Morrison where he entered business with his father-in-law, Mr. Baird. He later was associated with his brother, J.R. Rogers, in the operation of Rogers Bros., general merchandise. Mr. Rogers retired from active business about 16 months ago. He was a charter member of the Morrison Methodist church and was active member of its board of stewards. In addition to his wife and brother, Mr. Rogers is survived by two sons, J.H. Rogers and M. L. Rogers, Chattanooga; five daughters, Mrs. Raymond Williams, Morrison, Mrs. J.O. Andes, Mrs. A.L. Johnston and Mrs. H.S. Shearin, all of Chattanooga, and Mrs. W. P. Dews, Merritt Island, Fla. Also a sister, Mrs. Harve Banks, Oklahoma City, Okla., and two grandchildren, Miss Martha Shearin and Aubrey E. Johnston both of Chattanooga. Arrangements were by J. B. Rogers Funeral Home, South Pittsburg.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Jan. 19, 1951, p. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
ROGERS, Harris (1875 - 1953)
Gunshot Wound Proves Fatal To Nurseryman
A self-inflicted blast of a .22 caliber rifle proved fatal to Harris Rogers, 77 year-old retired nurseryman, who died at Faulkner Springs hospital Thursday afternoon at 2:45 o’clock — some four hours after he had fired the fatal blast at the home of his daughter near Irving College. The gunshot blast, Coroner Elvin Spangler said, entered Mr. Rogers head. He was rushed to the Faulkner Springs hospital by a High Funeral Home ambulance. The former employee of local nurseries had been in ill health for about a year. A native of Warren county, Mr. Rogers was born May 10. 1875. He was a son of William and Julia Campbell Rogers and he was married to Miss Mary Hennessee. She died September 25, 1948. Mr. Rogers had been employed by nurseries in the McMinnville area most of his life. Survivors include six sons Robert, Morrison; Dalton, Rossville, Ga.; Saint, Irving College; Jess, Smyrna; John Henry, Detroit, Mich.; and Lester, McMinnville; two daughters, Mrs. Holly Cunningham, Irving College, and Mrs. Lillie Barnes, Chattanooga; two brothers, Robert and John T. Rogers, McMinnville, and one sister, Mrs. Mollie Cagle, Texas. Also 14 grandchildren. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, April 9, 1953, p. 9.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]
ROGERS, Miss Hassie (circa 1900-1971)
Miss Hassie Rogers, 71-year-old native of this county who made her home with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Walter Rogers, at Irving College, succumbed to a lingering illness at the home of James Laverne Bouldin, 207 Rebel Hill, here at 11 p.m. Friday. Miss Rogers, a member of the Church of Christ, was a daughter of the late Greek and Maggie Carson Rogers. Besides Mrs. Rogers, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. Frank Tate, Irving College, and several nieces and nephews. With brothers Billy Reed and Charles Chumbley officiating, final rites were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Armstrong Church of Christ, burial following in the cemetery there. High's inc., was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville,TN. Nov. 1, 1971.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
ROGERS, Hattie Almeda Northcutt (1890-1952)
Rites Tuesday For Mrs. Hattie Rogers
Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie Almeda Rogers, widow of Oscar Rogers, were conducted Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the Liberty cemetery. Mrs. Rogers, 61, died unexpectedly at a local hospital Sunday morning at 2:45 o'clock. Born January 26, 1890 in Warren county, Mrs. Rogers was a daughter of J.R. Northcutt and Ora Mann Northcutt. She was married to Mr. Rogers December 24, 1909 and he died in 1948. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. Mrs. Rogers is survived by three sons, Walter Rogers, Selmer, Ind., and Sidney and Northcutt Rogers, McMinnville; three daughters, Mrs. Bennett Lamkin and Miss Leona Rogers, McMinnville, and Miss Ola Rogers, Houston, Texas; four brothers, Roy, Charles, Harvey and John Northcutt, Muncie, Ind.; four sisters, Mrs. Paul Murphy, Mrs. Ernest Osborne, Mrs. Walter Wright and Mrs. Paul Thralls, Muncie, Ind. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Friday, Jan 11, 1952, p. 1
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
ROGERS, James Thomas (1883-1951)
Rites Tuesday For J.T. Rogers, 68, Drowning Victim
Funeral services for James Thomas Rogers, 68, one of the eight-member fishing party which was drowned in Calfkiller river near Doyle, White county, Saturday night, were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Friendship Baptist Church at Campaign. John W. High officiated and burial was in the Friendship cemetery. A native of DeKalb county, Mr. Rogers was born March 10, 1883. He was a son of James Rogers and Evelyn Evans Rogers and he was married to Miss Mary Lelia Johnson. She died February 16, 1920. Mr. Rogers had made his home with his children for several years and within the past month had moved to a fishing camp on Calfkiller river, near the scene of the fatal tragedy. He was a retired farmer. Survivors include two sons, C.E. Rogers, Campaign, and Leslie Rogers, Chattanooga; five daughters, Mrs. Newton Rutledge, Campaign, Mrs. Norman Randolph, Knoxville, Mrs. Alvie Winfrey, Sparta, Mrs. Robert Dodson, Doyle, and Mrs. Gaines Shannon, Summitville. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville,TN. May 25, 1951.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
ROGERS, Janet Ann (1943-1954)
Rogers Child's Rites Held At Fountain Grove
Funeral rites for Janet Ann Rogers, 10-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Rogers, were held Friday at 10 a.m. at Fountain Grove. Rev. P. A. Kirby, Methodist minister, officiated and burial was in Fountain Grove cemetery. Janet Ann died at Medical clinic Wednesday at 12:40 p.m., as a result of meningitis. She had been ill a month. She child was a Warren county native, born May 3, 1943. Her mother was the former Miss Mary Hargis. Besides the parents, the youngster is survived by two sisters, Jean Marie and Judith Elaine Rogers; the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Rogers, and the maternal grandfather, F.C. Hargis, Nashville. High's were in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. April 22, 1954, p. 17.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
ROGERS, Jesse Charles (1882-1947)
ROGERS, Mary (1885-1947)Double Rites Held For Brother, Sister
Double funeral services for Miss Mary Rogers, 62, and her brother, Jesse Charles Rogers, 65, were held at Armstrong Friday afternoon. Mr. Rogers died in Birmingham, Alabama May 6 and his sister died in this county on May 8. Both were born and reared in Warren county and were the son and daughter of the late Greek Rogers and Maggie Carson Rogers. Their survivors include two brothers, Reece H. Rogers of Murfreesboro and Walter Rogers of this county; and five sisters, Mrs. Lucy Milstead, Mrs. J.B. Bouldin, Mrs. Frank Tate, Mrs. Billy Bouldin and Mrs. Hassie Rogers. Arrangements by the High Funeral company.Southern Standard, McMinnville,TN. May 16, 1947.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
ROGERS, Josephine Hill Brown (1883-1950)
Mrs. Josephine Hill Rogers, widow of Milton Rogers, died in a local hospital Friday morning at 11: 20 o'clock after an illness of a week. She was 66. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Mt. Zion church with John W. High officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Zion cemetery. A native of Warren county, Mrs. Rogers was born May 11, 1883. She was a daughter of Isaac Brown and Margaret Lynn Brown and was a member of the Church of Christ. Her husband preceded her in death fifteen years ago. Mrs. Rogers was the mother of Harold B. Rogers, Purple Heart soldier of World War II who was killed in action. She is survived by two sons, Gilbert Rogers and H.T. Rogers; two daughters, Mrs. Etta Garrison and Mrs. Nettie Pearl Braxton, and five brothers, Ray Brown, Manchester, Andrew Brown, Nashville, Herbert Brown, Lacy Springs, Ala., and Frank and Tom Brown, McMinnville. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. May 12, 1950, p. 6.Card of Thanks:
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
We wish to express our sincere thanks to the many neighbors and friends,
who were so kind and sympathetic during the illness and death of our dear
loving mother, Mrs. Josie Rogers. Especial thanks to Mr. High and those who
sent the beautiful floral offering.
Mr. & Mrs. Floyd Garrison
Mr. & Mrs. Hervey Rogers
Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Rogers
Mrs. Nettie Pearl Braxton
Mrs. Lizzie RogersSouthern Standard, McMinnville, TN. May 26, 1950 pg. 7.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
ROGERS, Kate Goff (1868-1950)
Rites Today For Mrs. Rogers, 81
Mrs. Kate Rogers, mother of Mrs. Edna Grissom of Campaign and Benton Rogers of Spencer, died at the home of another daughter, Mrs. Earl Hudgins, in Sparta Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock. She was 81 years of age. Funeral services will be held at the Sparta Church of Christ this (Friday) afternoon at 2 o'clock. John Templeton will officiate and burial will be in the Sparta cemetery. Mrs. Rogers, born April 4,1868 in Bledsoe County, was a daughter of Timothy Goff and Sarah Carter Goff. She was married to Charlie Rogers, who preceded her in death several years ago. Mrs. Rogers was a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to the survivors mentioned above, she is survived by two sons, B.L. Rogers and Charlie Rogers, Dallas, Texas, Two daughters, Mrs. Lula Kell, Doyle, and Mrs. Ilene Grissom, Quebeck, and two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Crain, Monterey, and Mrs. Ann Green, Chattanooga. She is the grandmother of James and Joel Rogers, of McMinnville. Arrangements by High's.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 24 Mar 1950, p. 8.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
ROGERS, Laura Lusk (1880-1954)
Grundy Woman's Rites Sunday
Mrs. Laura Rogers, 74, died at her home in the first district of Grundy county Friday at 11:35 a.m. She had been ill three weeks. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Wesley's Chapel Methodist Church. Revs. J.C. Sandusky and P. A. Kirby and John W. High officiated and burial was in Wesley's Chapel cemetery. A native of Grundy county, Mrs. Rogers was born April 14, 1880. She was a daughter of Harrison Lusk and Cynthia Leugania Warren Lusk and she was married to Jasper G. Rogers October 27, 1898. He survives. Mrs. Rogers was a member of the Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, J.G. Rogers, Morrison; two brothers, Hubert Lusk, Altamont, and Otis Lusk, Louisville, Ky; one sister, Mrs. John Shaw, Mississippi. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 15 July 1954, p. 4.
[Contributor: Jack Morris, Indiana, 2001]
ROGERS, Lizzie Kesey (1868-1949)
Funeral Monday For Mrs. Rogers
Funeral services for Mrs. Lizzie Rogers, widow of J.H. Rogers, were conducted at the Armstrong Church of Christ Monday morning at 11 o'clock. John W. High officiated and burial was in the Armstrong cemetery. Mrs. Rogers, 80, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. J. Patrick, in the tenth district of Coffee county, near Morrison Saturday morning at 2 o'clock. She had been ill for several weeks. A native of Warren county, the deceased was a daughter of Jake Kesey and Ella Thomas Kesey and was born August 21, 1868. She was as member of the Church of Christ. Surviving, besides her daughter, is one son, Dion Rogers, Morrison, and four other daughters, Mr. James Argo, McMinnville, Mrs. F.M. Jarrell, Manchester, Mrs. Pat Hennessee, Morrison, and Mrs. Myrtle Garrison, Dayton, Ohio. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. June 24, 1949.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
ROGERS, Minnie Belle (1886-1969)
Mrs. Minnie Belle Rogers, 83, widow of Harrison Rogers, died Thursday morning in a Lewisburg hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at 10:30 at Davis-Ralston Funeral Home. The body was then taken to Viola, Tennessee where a prayer service was held in the Methodist Church followed by burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Warren County. Mrs. Rogers was a native of Warren County and a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are two sons, Albert Rogers of Petersburg and Dalton Rogers of Lewisburg; four daughters, Mrs. Frances Taylor and Mrs. Mary Mills of Petersburg; Mrs. Hubert Brown of Lacy Springs, Ala; Mrs. Buford McBride of McMinnville, one sister, Mrs. Beatrice Wade of McMinnville; 25 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Marshall County Gazette, Lewisburg, TN. 30 Sept 1969, p. 2, col. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK. 2000]
ROGERS, Nancy Caroline (circa 1870-1952)
Mrs. M. H. Rogers Dies In Florida
Mrs. Nancy Caroline Rogers, wife of Mack H. Rogers, retired Morrison rural route carrier, died at her home in Jacksonville, Fla., Friday at noon. She was 82 years of age. The body was returned here Sunday and funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Morrison Methodist Church. Rev. H.E. Baker of Nashville officiated and burial was in Morrison cemetery. Mrs. Rogers, born June 29, 1870, was a native of Warren county. She was a daughter of Landon Brown and was a member of the Methodist Church. For a number of years, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers resided at Morrison while he was a postal employee. Since his retirement they had resided in Florida. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, P.M. Rogers, El Paso Texas; one daughter, Miss Vera Lee Rogers, Jacksonville, a nephew, George Darnell, Jacksonville.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Apr. 25, 1952, p. 2.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]ROGERS, Oscar Sidney (1885-1948)
Oscar Sidney Rogers, 63, farmer of he Loftin Mill community of the ninth district, died in Good Samaritan Hospital, Woodbury, Monday, July 5, after an illness of several months. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dean Irwin, of Shelbyville, Rev. J.W. Jordon of Smartts and Rev. Richard Poplin of Selbyville, officiating. Burial was in the Liberty cemetery. Mr. Rogers, a native of Warren county, was born May 28, 1885. He was the son of James Rogers and Florence Shrader Rogers. He was married to Miss Hattie Northcutt, who survives. Besides his wife, the survivors are three sons, Walter Rogers of Muncie, Ind. , Sidney Rogers and Northcutt Quimm Rogers, both of McMinnville; three daughters, Miss Leona Rogers of McMinnville, Mrs. Bennett Lawkin of Stephens,Ark., Mrs. Anderson Pepper of Wellington, Texas. Arrangements by High Funeral Home.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. July 16, 1948.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio from her 4th Obituary book, 2001]
ROGERS, Rece H. (1893-1956)
Funeral Services For Rece Rogers
Funeral services for Rece H. Rogers, retired school teacher and Church of Christ minister, were held at 11 a.m. Monday morning at High's Chapel. Burial was in the Armstrong cemetery, with Jock Rollins of Athens, Alabama and S.P. Pittman of Nashville Church of Christ Minsters officiating. Rogers died suddenly Saturday morning at his residence at Altamont, Tennessee. He was born January 29, 1893 in McMinnville the son of Greek Rogers and Maggie Carson. Rogers married Lena Woodlee May 18, 1917 who survives. Other survivors are two daughters: Mrs. Charles Chumley, Nashville; Mrs. J. B. Barnes, Murfreesboro; one brother, Walter Rogers Irving college; five sisters Mrs. Sussie Bouldin, Mrs. Lucie Milsted, Mrs. Jeannie Tate, Mrs. Gertie Bouldin and Miss Hassie Rogers all of Irving College.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Feb. 21, 1956, p. 6.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
ROGERS, William Jesse (1898-1952)
W. J. Rogers, 53, Dies January 18
Funeral services for William Jesse Rogers, 3-year old Warren county native were held at the Morrison Methodist Church, at 2 p.m. Sunday. Rogers, who made his home at Rock Island, died at a Sparta hospital at 6:30 a.m., January 18. He had been in ill health since last October. Final rites were conducted by Rev. P. A. Kirby, pastor of the church, and interment was in the Fountain Grove cemetery. Rogers a son of William L. Rogers and Hannah Caroline Rogers, was born at Morrison September 15, 1898, and had been employed as a construction engineer for a number of years. He was a member of the Methodist church and Free and Accepted Masons. He was married to the former Miss Opal Scott, who survives. Survivors, other than his wife, include two daughters, Geneva and Treva Lou Rogers, both of Rock Island; four sisters, Mrs. Harvey Smith, Viola; Mrs. Jeff Garner, Morrison; Mrs. John C. Williams, Morrison, and Miss Ellen Rogers, Summitville, and two brothers, Joe Rogers, Rock Island, and Samuel Rogers, Morrison.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 25 Jan 1952, p. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2001]
ROLLER, Elijah Morgan (1931 - 1953)
Elijah Roller Dies After Long Illness
Elijah Morgan Roller, 22, in ill health for some eight years, died Thursday at 7 p.m. at the home of his sister, Mrs. William Cooley, 121 Beech Hill Drive. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Bluff Spring Church of Christ, officiated and burial was in Webb cemetery. A native and lifelong resident of Warren county, Mr. Roller was born June 5, 1931. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Francis Roller and attended elementary school at Dibrell. He was a member of the Bluff Springs Church of Christ. In addition to his sister, he is survived by two brothers, Eugene Roller, McMinnville, and Eberett Roller, Detroit, Mich. Also three neices and four nephews. Love, Cantrell & McGrath Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, Oct. 22, 1953, p. 8.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
ROLLER, Gerald Edward (circa 1940-1994)
Gerald Roller, 54 passes away
McMinnville resident and Detroit, Mich. native Gerald Edward Roller, 54, died recently. A security guard and a member of the hurch of Christ, he was the son of the late Julius and Bessie Lou Cantrell Roller. He is survived by aunts and uncles, including Herman and Irene Cantrell Jr. of Green Hill, Harold and Eula Estep and Vernon and Ruby Joines of McMinnville, Bill and Bertah Cantrell of Smithville, Flora and Lizzie Roller of McMinnville and Haskel and Elfreda Cantrell of Rock Island. He is also survived by several local cousins. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Webb Cemetery ain Bluff Springs with Eddied Cantrell officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at McMinnville Funeral Home. McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 16 Mar 1994, p. 2-A.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
ROLLER, James F. (circa 1914-1984)
Jim Roller
Warren County native James F. (Jim) Roller, 70, died unexpectedly Saturday at his Troy, Mich. home. The retired factory worker was a son of the late Julius M. Roller and Mrs. Nora E. Cantrell Roller of McMinnville. Besides his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Glenn Foutch of Smyrna and Mrs. Dale Simms of Smithville; two brothers and two sisters, Obbie Roller of Detroit, Herman Roller and Mrs. Emma Lee Caten of Rock Island and Mrs. Bobby Ford of Smithville. Five grandchildren also survive. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Bransford England and Bob Stann will conduct services in McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel, the funeral home in charge, at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Interment will be in Keltonburg Cemetery in DeKalb County.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 19 Sep 1984.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
ROLLER, John (1884 - 1953)
Rites Monday For John Roller
Funeral services for John Roller, 16th district farmer were conducted Monday morning at 10 o’clock with Rev. Fred Parker officiating. Burial was in Bluff Springs cemetery. Mr. Roller died Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at his home in Gath community. He had been ill only a few days. A native of Warren county, Mr. Roller was born October 7, 1884. He was a son of Jim Roller and Mary Evans Roller and he had been engaged in farming most of his lifetime. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lewis Cooley and Miss Jean Roller, McMinnville; two sons, Elijah Roller, McMinnville, and Everett Roller, Detroit, Mich. Also one sister, Mrs. Edith Johnson, McMinnville, and ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, February 12, 1953.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]
ROLLER, Nora Ella Cantrell (circa 1890-1987)
Nora Roller
Ill for a month, Mrs. Nora Ella Cantrell Roller, 97-year-old Dibrell community resident, died at 6:16 a.. Sunday in Warren Regional Hospital. A native of DeKalb County and member of Keltonburg Methodist Church she was the widow of Julius Roller an a daughter of the late William and Martha Cantrell. She is survived by two sons and two daughters, Herman of ROck Island, Obbie Roller of Detroit, Emma Lee Caten of Rock Island and Bobbie Ford of Dibrell. A son, Jimmy Roller, preceded her in death. She is also survived by a sister, Emma Redmon of Keltonburg, eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and four great-great-great grandchildren. Services are scheduled at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the church of her membership, interment to be in Kelton burg Cemetery. Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Mon, 12 Jan 1987.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
ROSS, Martha Bullard (1870 - 1953)
Mrs. Martha Ross Dies In Cannon
Mrs. Martha Bullard Ross, 83, widow of Robert C. Ross, died at Good Samaritan hospital, Woodbury, Tuesday morning at 7 o’clock, following an illness of three weeks. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Sycamore Baptist Church with Rev. Ray Mansfield and John W. High officiating. Burial was in Sycamore cemetery. Mrs. Ross, a native of Cannon county, was born November 12, 1870. She was married to Mr. Ross, who preceded her in death in 1939. She had made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Elvin Bryson at Gassaway for the past several years. Mrs. Ross was a member of the Baptist church. Besides her daughter, she is survived by four sons, Sheliah Ross, Bristol, and George, Willie and Charles Ross, McMinnville. Also another daughter, Mrs. Chester Fann, Woodbury, and several grandchildren. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, Nov 26 , 1953 Pg 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
ROWAN, Lewis (1869 - 1936)
Lewis Rowan, aged 67 years, died suddenly at home Sunday, Aug. 30. Survived by wife and son. Funeral conducted at home Tuesday, 1st by _______. Interment in Riverside cemetery. Colored.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, 4 Sep 1936.[Contributor: Miss Dean Brewer, McMinnville, TN, 1999.]
ROWE, Emma (circa 1866 - 1953)Mr. Rowe’s Grandmother Dies In Pennsylvania
Mrs. Emma Rowe, grandmother of Charles F. Rowe, manager of J.C. Penny company’s McMinnville store, died at the home of her son, Ed T. Rowe, in Philadelphia, Pa., Monday night. She was 87. Funeral services and burial will take place Friday in Hagerstown Md., the home town of the Rowe family.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, September 17, 1953, p. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]
ROWLAND, Ben (circa 1914-1987)
Mr. Ben Rowland, a World War II veteran and retired stockroom clerk at Genesco, died Sunday at Alvin C. York Medical Center in Murfreesboro after a two year bout with Alzheimer's disease. He was 73. Mr. Rowland resided at 114 Boyd Street and was a member of the Church of Christ. The funeral was Held Tuesday at 3 p.m. in McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel, with Hoston Stiles officiating. Burial followed in Mt. View Cemetery. The White County native was a son of the late Zollie and Eva Rowland. Survivors include his widow Bessie Rowland, three daughters, Mrs. Binnie Moore, Mrs. Linda Schlimer and Mrs. Myrna Simons, all of McMinnville, and two grandchildren.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 7 Jan 1987.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
ROWLAND, Colville Thomas (circa 1907-1996)
Colville Thomas Rowland, 89
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Colville Thomas Rowland, 89, died April 9 at Baptist Hospital in Nashville after a brief illness. A retired farmer and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of John M. and Maude Adair Rowland. He is survived by one daughter Carolyn Rowland of Jacksonville, Fla., one son, Clifford Rowland of Nashville; two sisters, Elizabeth Hughes and Marietta Greer, both of Nashville; four granddaughters and several great-grandchildren Services were held Thursday at High's Chapel with Titus Ward officiating. Burial followed at Mt. View Cemetery. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 12 Apr 1996.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
ROWLAND, James Thomas (circa 1914-1986)
James Thomas (Tom) Rowland, 72-year-old Route 2, Rock Island retired farmer, died of an extended illness in River Park Hospital at 5:30 a.m. Friday. A member of Friendship Baptist Chruch and native of this county, he was married to the former Mary Grissom and was a son of the Jim and Delia Cantrel Rowland. Besides his widow, he is survived by two sons and a daughter, Tommy M. Rowland of Rock Island, Phillip M. Rowland of McMinnville and Mrs. Dianne Cothran of Gallatin. He is also survived by a brother and two sisters, Powell Rowland, Mary Frances Hale and Louise Armstrong, all of McMinnville. James Rutledge and Steve Breedlove conducted final rites in High Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday. Intombment was in Mt. View Cemetery.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Mon, 1 Sep 1986.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
ROWLAND, Johnnie W. (circa 1933-1991)
Johnnie Rowland
Former Smithville resident Johnnie W. Rowland, 58, died May 12 in Florida. An army veteran, he was a nurseryman and member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Rowland is survived by his mother, Hallie Jones of Smithville; his wife, Ruth F. Rowland; one son, Johnnie W. Rowland II of Florida; one step-son, Edward E. Kirkland of Florida; and one step-daughter, Wanda G. Kelley of Florida. He is also survived by three brothers, Wallace Jones of Orlando, Ray Rowland of Detroit, and Edgar Rowland of Louisiana; and three sisters, Inez Jones, Peggy Duggin, and Billie Miller, all of Smithville. Also surviving are four grandchildren. Balwin-Fairchild Funeral Home of Apopka, Florida was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 17 May 1991.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
ROWLAND, Zollie Coffer (1884-1952)
Rowland Z.C. Rowland Dies Thursday
Zollie Coffer Rowland, retired farmer and filling station operator, died at his home, 643 N. Spring Street, Thursday evening at 8:50 o'clock. Mr. Rowland had suffered from a heart ailment for the past six months. He was 67. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the chapel of High Funeral Home. Allen Phy, minister of Central Church of Christ, and James J. Reynolds, Minister of East End Church of Christ, officiated and burial was in Mt. View cemetery. A native of Warren county, Mr. Rowland was born February 29, 1884. He was a son of John Benjamin Rowland and Emma Witt Rowland and he was married to Miss Ova Pirtle. She survives. Mr. Rowland was a member of the Church of Christ. For a number of years Mr. Rowland operated a farm on Viola Road and since moving to town he had been retired, however for some time he operated the Mullican-Henegar Chevrolet Company service station. Besides his wife, Mr. Rowland is survived by one son, Ben Rowland, General Shoe Corporation employee, and one brother, Everett Rowland, Quebeck lumberman. Arrangements were by High's.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Feb.29,1952, p. 9.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
RUTLEDGE, Condy Lee (1911-1985)
Condy Lee Rutledge, 73-year-old resident of 115 Elm Street, was pronounced dead on arrival at Warren County General Hospital at 11 a.m. Monday. Police attributed death to an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. A retired employee of Southern Hame Co. and member of East End Church of Christ, Mr. Rutledge was a native of this county and a son of the late Lavader and Liddy Bell Priest Rutledge. He was married to the former Beatrice Davis who preceded him in death Dec 5, 1978. He is survived by five daughters and four sons, Mrs. Dean Rutledge of Rock Island, Mrs. J.C. Coppinger, Mrs. David Campbell, Mrs. Herman Higgins, Mrs. Willard Crouch, Willard, Everett and David Rutledge of McMinnville and Dillion Rutledge of Painesville, Ohio. He is also survived by four brothers and two sisters, Jim, Ben, Denny and Toll Rutledge all of Rock Island, Velma Rutledge of Florida, Sarah Green of Rock Island, 26 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. J.R. Boren will conduct services in High's Chapel, the funeral home in charge of arrangements, at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 26 Jan 1985[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
RUTLEDGE, Eugene (1916-1953)
Attack Fatal To Eugene Rutledge
A heart Attack, suffered two hours earlier, proved fatal to Eugene Rutledge, of Walling, Sunday morning at 12:10 o'clock. He died at his residence. Funeral rites were conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Friendship Baptist Church. John W. High officiated and burial was in Friendship cemetery. A native of Warren county, Mr. Rutledge was born September 8, 1916. He was a son of George Rutledge and Rosalee Mayfield Rutledge and he was married July 20. 1935 to Miss Iris Lucille McCormick. She survives. Mr. Rutledge, 36, is survived by his wife; four sons, Eugene Rutledge, Jr., Billy Lee, George Edward and Jerry Richard Rutledge; his mother, six daughters, Janice Fay, Kathaleen, Patricia Ann, Ruby Jo, Linda Lucille, and Shirley K. Rutledge, all of Walling; four sisters, Mrs. Erskine Rogers, Mrs. Laura Runyan, Mrs. Linda Mae Miller and Mrs. Georgia Lee Taylor, and two brothers, Newton and Thomas Rutledge. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thur, 21 May 1953, p. 11.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
RUTLEDGE, Freddie Gean (1948 - 1953)
Rutledge Child Killed By Car At Cleveland
Freddie Gean Rutledge, 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Rutledge, died in Bradley county Memorial hospital, Cleveland, as a result of injuries received when struck by a car on May 26. The child died as a broken leg was being set at the hospital Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock. It had been struck by a car driven by a Cleveland woman as it played near the parents home. Funeral rites were held Monday afternoon at 1 o’clock at the Campaign Church of God. Rev. Calvin Wigley and John W. High officiated and burial was in the Church of god cemetery. Born in Warren county, January 3, 1948, the child is survived by its parents; one brother, Daryl Allen Rutledge, Cleveland; the parental grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Rutledge, and the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Gibbs, McMinnville. Arrangements were by High’s.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, June 11, 1953, p. 9.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
RUTLEDGE, Lee Dennie (circa 1933-1999)
Campaign resident and Warren County native Lee Dennie Rutledge, 66, died May 11 at his home after a lingering illness. A sawmill worker with Burroughs-Ross-Colville Lumber Company and a member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of Levator and Lettie Belle Priest Rutledge; and was preceded in death by his wife, Zelma Dean Rutledge in 1995; and one step-son, Gerald Priest. He is survived by three step-daughters, Glenda McMahan of McMinnville, Patricia Riddle of Lemona, and Janie Harmon of Nashville; one sister, Velma Cruise of High Springs, Fla.; one brother, Ben Rutledge of Rock Island; several step-grandchildren, great-step- grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services were held Friday at High's Chapel with James Rutledge officiating. Burial followed at Crain Hill Cemetery. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard (McMinnville, Tenn.) May 14, 1999 and May 16, 1999.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
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