In Alphabetical Order, by Surname
Sa Sc Se Sm So Sp St Su
SIMMONS, Alvin C. (circa 1924-1988)
Alvie Simmons
Alvin C. Simmons, 64, died Friday at his Madson residence. He was the husband of Betty Simmons and a son of the late Willie Lee Simons and of Mrs. Mary Ann Simmons of McMinnville. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by daughters Pam Allen of Cedarville, Ohio and Rita Cobb of Dyersburg, sister Wanda Earle of Huntsville, Ala., and four grandchildren. Services were held in Madison Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Monday, with graveside services at 1:30 in Mt. View Cemetery. The information courtesy of Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 4 Jan 1989.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Anthony Simmons (circa 1948-1993)
Tony Simmons, 45, dies suddenly
Knoxville resident and Warren County native Anthony (Tony) Simmons, 45, died suddenly March 24 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. A financial consultant with Merrill Lynch and a member of the Baptist church, he was the son of Harriet Martin Simmons of McMinnville and the late George W. Simmons. He is survived by his wife Elaine Smith Simmons; one daughter, Melissa Simmons of Knoxville; and two sisters, Joan Mealy of McMinnville and Lila Pearson of Bradenton, Fla. Services will be held tomorrow at 11 a.m. at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Danny Griffith officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation will begin tonight at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 26 Mar 1993.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Arthur Litton (circa 1933-1993)
Arthur (Bud) Simmons succumbs
Route 9 resident and Chattanooga native Arthur Litton (Bud) Simmons, 60, died unexpectedly Nov. 3 at River Park Hospital's emergency room. A machinist for the DeZurik Corp. and a member of the Mt. Leo Church of Christ, he was the son of Litton and Lona Mayfield Simmons and was preceded in death by one sister, Ann Shawls. He is survived by his wife, Zelma B. Simmons; one daughter, Pam Bullard of McMinnville; four sons, Mike, Tony and Billy Simmons of McMinnvilleand Roy Simmons of Smithville; one sister, Betty Crawford of McMinnville; five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Nov 5 at High's Chapel with Stan Stevenson officiating. Burial followed at Shellsford Cemetery. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 12 Nov 1993.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Beatrice Rogers (circa 1928-1993)Bea Simmons
Kingsport resident Beatrice (Bea) Rogers Simmons, 65, died Jan. 29 at Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center after an extended illness. A member of the Blountville Church of Christ and the Democratic Women's Club of Sullivan County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Nannie Rogers and was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. She is survived by three daughters, Yvonne Snapp of Kingsport, Beverly Overby of Gray and Roslyn Justice of Blountville; four sisters, Sally Cox, Azalee McGee and Gladys Rogers, all of McMinnville and Clara Haijar of Worcester, Mass.; two brothers, Haskell Rogers of Cincinnati and Joe Rogers of Maryville; and three grand- children. Services will be held today at 3 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home with Joe Galloway officiating. Burial will follow at the Edgefield United Methodist Church Cemetery in Piney Flats. Memorial donations may be made to the Blountville Church of Christ at P.O. Box 582, Blountville, 37617. Information courtesy of High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Sun, 31 Jan 1993.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Carl B. (circa 1928-1992)Carl B. Simmons
Self-employed farmer Carl B. Simmons, 64, died Nov. 18 at River Park Hospital following a one-year illness. Mr. Simmons was unmarried and a native of White County. He was the son of Orville and Mattie Kuhn Simmons and a resident of the Rock Island community. Survivors include uncles, Roy Kuhn of Rock Island and Sam Carson Myers of Indiana; aunts, Edna Smith of Doyle and Thelma Worley of Michigan. Several cousins also survive. Services will be today at 1 p.m. at High's Chapel with burial to follow in Skurlock Cemetery in White County. Visitation began at noon yesterday at High's. Steve Breedlove and Garvin Haley will officiate at funeral services. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Friday, 20 Nov 1992.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Charlie Elbert (circa 1905-1985)
Mr. Simmons
Retired ordained Baptist minister and mechanic Charlie Elbert Simmons, 80-year-old resident of 103 Creamery Street, died in St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday. He had been in failing health for the past two years. A native of this county and member of the Freidnship Baptist Church, he was a Mason for 50 years and a member of Lodge 452. He was married to the former Louise Elizabeth York and a son of the late Marion A. and Lila Savage Simmons. In addition to his widow, he is survived by two sons and two daughters, Wayne and Carl D. Simmons, Mrs. Helen Turner and Mrs. Faye Lusk, all of McMinnville. He is also survived by a brother, George W. Simmons of McMinnville, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. James Rutledge and Bransford England will conduct services in McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel, the funeral home in charge, at 1 p.m. Saturday. Interment, with Masonic rites, will be in Friendship Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 12 Jul 1985.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Charlie Lee
Funeral Rites For C.L Simmons Held Thursday
Funeral services for Charlie Lee Simmons, resident of the 14th District, were conducted Thursday at 2 pm. at the Salem Church of Christ. Rufe Higgins, minister of East End Church of Christ, and John W. High conducted the rites, and burial was in the Salem Cemetery. Mr. Simmons died at the Medical Clinic, here Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. following an illness of two weeks. He was 86 years of age. The deceased was a native of Van Buren County. He was born June 28, 1871, and was a son of George and Mary Bright Simmons. He married Carol Patterson, who survives. Earlier he was married to Gallic Boren, deceased. Mr. Simmons was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors are his wife, a son, Elbert Simmons, Detroit, and a daughter, Mrs. J.W. Cantrell, McMinnville. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) Fri, 11 Oct 1957
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2007 ]
SIMMONS, Christopher Allan (1993-1993)
Infant Christopher Simmons, Jr. dies
Infant Christopher Allan Simmons, Jr. died Dec. 12 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. He was the son of Christopher Allan and Leigh Wanamaker Simmons. In addition to his parents, he is survived by maternal grandparents, Lanny and Barbara Wanamaker of McMinnville; paternal grandparents, Carl and Linda Simmons of McMinnville; maternal great-grandparents, B.F. and Wilma Yates of McMinnville and Martha Wanamaker of McMinnville; and paternal great-grandmother, Mary Simmons. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandfather, Richard Simmons. Services were held yesterday at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Chapel with Edsel Hartman officiating. Burial followed at Crain Hill Cemetery. Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 15 Dec 1993.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Florence Elizabeth (circa 1909-1993)
Florence Elizabeth Simmons dies
McMinnville resident and Davidson County native Florence Elizabeth Simmons, 84, died Nov 23 at Robertson County Health Care in springfield after an extended illness. A homemaker, she was the daughter of John and Eula Blazer Porter and was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus E. Simmons, in 1988. She is survived by three daughters, Wilma McGee of Springfield, Catherine Rogers of Madison and Joyce Renfron of Goodlettsville; two sons, Benjamin Houston Lefevers (sic) of Springfield and George Almond Lafevers (sic) of Hermitage; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Thursday at Morrison Cemetery with Jim Gammon officiating. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 28 Nov 1993.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Harriett Hortense Martin (circa 1916-2000)Harriett Hortense Simmons, 84
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Harriett Hortense Simmons, 84, died April 10 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness. A homemaker and a member of McMinnville First Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Ransome Gwynn and Nannie Elizabeth McVey Martin; and was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Simmons; son, Tony Simmons; brother, Hugh Martin; and sister, Wilma Beam. She is survived by daughters, Joan Mealy of McMinnville and Lila Pearson of Bradenton, Fla.; sisters, Kathryn Sain of McMinnville, Lila Hancock and Hattie Wood, both of Woodbury; brothers, R.G. Martin Jr. of McMinnville, George Martin of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and Carson Martin of Indianapolis, Ind.; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. today at Mt. View Cemetery with Kirk Brothers officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. today at McMinnville Funeral Home. McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. April 12, 2000, p. 2-A.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Jacob (Jake) (circa 1922-1986)Jake Simmons
Warren County native Jacob (Jake) Simmons Jr., 65-year-old resident of Oak Ridge, died there Sunday of congestive heart failure. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he was a senior laboratory analyst with Union Carbide at Oak Ridge. Mr. Simmons was a member of Pine Bluff United Methodist Church here, the Rock Island Masonic Lodge, a charter member of the Dearborn Fellowship Gro____ Serenity Club and _____ on the board of H_____. He was a graduate of Tennessee Tech with a degree in chemistry. A son of the late ___ and Maggie Armstrong Simmons, he was married to the former Bernice __ son. Besides his widow he is survived by a son, Clint Simmons of Oak Ridge, ____________________________________. __ vin Maas conducted services at __ a.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Weatherford Mortuary with interment in Oak Ridge Memorial Park.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Mon, Nov 1986.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Mary Frances Haynie (circa 1910-1994)
Lingering illness claims Mary Simmons
McMinnville resident and Smith County native Mary Frances Simmons, 84, died March 14 at River Park Hospital after a lingering illness. A homemaker and a member of the Smartt Church of God, she was the daughter of the late W.T. and Leanie Russell Haynie. She is survived by one daughter, Ruth Dishman of Campaign; two sons, Tommy and James Simmons of McMinnville; two brothers, C.R. Haynie of Monteagle and Ervin Haynie of Johnson City; one sister, Mattie Lou Bernier of Nashville; 14 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at High's Chapel with Willis Snider officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 16 Mar 1994.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Mattie Lela Kuhn (circa 1899-1985)
Mrs. Simmons
Mrs. Mattie Lela Simmons, an 86-year-old resident of Route 2, Rock Island, died Monday at Warren County General Hospital following a lingering illness. Mrs. Simmons was the widow of Orville Simmons and a retired homemaker. Charles Clark will officiate at services to be held today at 2 p.m. in the chapel of High Funeral Home. Burial will be in Skurlock Cemetery in White County. A native of White County, Mrs. Simmons was the daughter of Charlie Moses Kuhn and Ollie Jane Taylor Kuhn. She leaves a son, Carl B. Simmons, Rock Island; a brother, Roy Kuhn, also of Rock Island; two half-brothers, Henry J. Myers, Pensacola, Fla., and Sam C. Myers, Evansville, Ind., and two half-sisters, Edna Smith, Doyle, and Thelma Worley, Ann Arbor, Mich. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 11 Dec 1985.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Nettie Lou Mooneyham (circa 1905 -1986)
Nettie Simmons
Ill for the past four years, Mrs. Nettie Lou Simmons, 81-year-old resident of Route 2, died at 8:29 p.m. Monday in River Park Hospital. A member of Shellsford Baptist Church and native of Van Buren County, she was the wife of Thomas Henry Simmons and a daughter of the late Lawson and Elizabeth Seals Mooneyham. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons and four daughters, Claude Simmons of Route 9, Tommy Simmons of Route 1, Quebeck, Susie Horn of Route 6, Jessie Horn of Route 2, Ethel McCormick of Rock Island and Bessie Hale of McMinnville. She is also survived by sisters Vadie Bates of McMinnville, Pearl Mooneyham of Spencer, 21 grandchildren and 11 great-grand children. George Roberts will conduct services in the church of her membership at 2 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be in Shellsford Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 31 Dec 1986.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMMONS, Velma Lois (circa 1943-1992)
Lois Simmons
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Velma Lois Simmons, 49, died March 25 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness. A teller at Mid-South Bank and a member of Christian Fellowship Church, she was the daughter of Nettie Lee Pendleton Marino of McMinnville and the late Rufus Elmore Simmons. In addition to her mother, she is survived by one daughter, Angela Herman of McMinnville; two sisters, Rebecca Hale and Angela Sharon Frances, both of McMinnville; two brothers, Sterling Simmons and John David Marino, both of McMinnville; her step-father, Robert Marino of McMinnville; step-mother, Florence Simmons of Springfield; and one granddaughter, Tiffany Nicholas of McMinnville. Services will be held tomorrow at 1 p.m. at High's Chapel with Danny Sullivan and John Clontz officiating. Visitation began yesterday at the funeral home. High Funeral home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 27 Mar 1992.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
SIMONS, Frank (circa 1895-1949)
Mill Worker Meets Accidental Death Early Wednesday
A McMinnville lumber mill employee met accidental death early Wednesday morning when fellow workers found him lying beside his machine only minutes after he had checked in for the day's work. Dead on arrival at a local hospital was Frank Simons, 54, an employee of the Cumberland Lumber and Manufacturing Company who was listed by the company as a cut-off saw operator at the mill located near the Fairgrounds. According to officials of the company, Mr. Simons, who had been an employee for several months, reported for work at 6:48 a.m. and had gone into the mill to assume his regular duties. Other mill employees reporting for work went into the plant and found the man in an unconscious condition near his machine. The machine had not been put in operation for the day. Mystery surrounds the death of the man since there were no reported eye witnessed to the actual incident. Doctors, who performed the autopsy on the body Wednesday afternoon, described the man's death as from accidental causes. A native of Van Buren County, Frank Simons was a son of Tom Simons and Lillian Johnson Simons and was married to Miss Pearl Fults, who survives. He had resided in the West Riverside community for some time. Mr. Simons was a member of the Church of God. Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the chapel of High Funeral Home. Rev. Harry O. Katz, Church of God pastor, officiated and burial was in Riverside cemetery. Mr. Simons is survived by his wife; his mother; two daughters Mrs. Albert Taylor, McMinnville, and Mrs. Bell Johnson, Hitchcox, Tenn., and two sister, Mrs. Herbert Bates, McMinnville, and Miss Lora Simons, Birmingham, Ala. Arrangements by High's.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Oct. 21, 1949, p. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
SIMONS, George C. (1877 - 1953)
Rites Friday For George C. Simons
Funeral services for George C. Simons, 75, retired Van Buren county farmer, were conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Laurel Creek church. Revs. W. J. Thompson and Raymond Patterson officiated and burial was in Laurel Creek cemetery. Mr. Simons died Thursday morning at 12:40 o'clock at Faulkner Springs hospital, following an illness of four weeks. A native of Van Buren county, he was born December 20, 1877 to Mr. Simons and Eva Russell Simons and he was married to Miss Bonnie E. Grissom, who survives. He was a member of the Baptist Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, George C. Simons, Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Bryant and Mrs. William Slatton and one sister, Mrs. Sam Walling, all of Van Buren county. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, Oct. 8, 1953, p. 4.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]
SIMONS, Joseph Taylor (1874-1953)Retired Painter Claimed By Death
Joseph Taylor Simons, 78, retired painter and carpenter, died at his home, 202 Creamery street, Friday afternoon at 1:52 o'clock, following an illness of two weeks. He had been in failing health for several months. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Crain Hill Church of Christ. John W. High officiated and burial was in Crain Hill cemetery. Mr. Simons, native of Van Buren county, was born September 8, 1874. His parents were Joseph Simons and Vina Mayfield Simons and he was married January 5, 1898 to Miss Susie Keener. She survives. Mr. Simons was a member of the Baptist church. Besides his wife, his is survived by three sons, Andrew, Ben, and Aubrey Simons, all of McMinnville; four daughters, Mrs. L.C. Clendenon, Murfreesboro, Mrs. George Vaughn, Mrs. Lloyd Boles and Mrs. Will Howard Cripps, all of McMinnville. Also one brother, Jim Simons, Spencer. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, 28 May 1953, p. 9. [Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
SIMPSON, Mary Frances (1915-1961)Rites Held Sunday For Mrs. Simpson
Mrs. Mary Frances Simpson, wife of Charlie Brown Simpson, died Saturday morning at the famiy residence on Allen Street following a 10-year illness. She was 45 years of age. Gwyn Sumers and John W. High officiated at rites conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. at the chapel of High Funeral Home. Burial was in Shellsford Cemetery. Mrs. Simpson was a member of the Church of Christ. Born in Warren County on Nov. 2, 1915. Mrs. Simpson was a daughter of Sewell and the late Annie Bess Woodlee. She was married to Mr. Simpson on May 11, 1933. Surviving are the husband, two daughters, Miss Arwana Dean Simpson and Miss Ida Susan Simpson, McMinnville; her father and step mother, Mr. and Mrs. Sewell Woodlee, McMinnville; and five sisters, Mrs. George Walker, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. R. _. Gribble, Cookeville; Mrs. John Henry Davis, McMinnville; Mrs. W.B. Alley, Muncie, Ind.; and Mrs. Bob Cook, New Jersey.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Tues, 24 Jan 1961.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2002]
SLAGLE, Mrs. D. E. (circa 1900 - 1953)Mrs. D.E. Slagle Rites Set Today
Mrs. D. E. Slagle, 53, member of a well known McMinnville family, died Tuesday evening at 6:50 o'clock at Faulkner Spring's hospital. She had been ill three years. Funeral rites will be conducted today (Thursday) at 2 o'clock at the Magness Memorial Baptist Church. The pastor, Rev. H. Curtis Erwin, will officiate and burial will be in Mt. View cemetery. Mrs. Slagle was the daughter of the late Rev. A.H. Huff and Mrs. Helen Huff and she was married to Mr. Slagle who preceded her in death several years ago. Until she became ill, Mrs. Slagle was employed in the clerical department of the Railroad and Public Utilities Commission's offices in Nashville and she was a member of Woodmont Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Howard Butler, Nashville; her mother; two sisters, Mrs. C. Grey Elkins and Mrs. Cora Meador, McMinnville; three brothers, A.C. Huff, Wichita Falls, Texas, B.L. Huff, Albany, Calif., and R. H. Huff, Stoneham, Mass. Also three grandchildren, Jack, Jill and Evelyn Butler, Nashville. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thurs, 5 Mar 1953, p. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]
SLATTON, Ruby Smith (1902-1974)
Ruby Slatton Dies Saturday
Mrs. Ruby Smith Slatton, 72 year-old resident of 503 Morrison Street, who had been ill for two years, was pronounced dead on arrival at River Park Hospital at 4 p.m. Saturday.
A native of Woodbury and widow of J.C. Slatton Sr., who preceded her in death in 1964, she was a member of Westwood Church of Christ.
Mrs. Slatton was a daughter of the late Robert and Patty Fugitt Smith.
Survivors include two sons and two daughters, J.C. Slatton, Jr., and Tom Bragg; Mrs. Henry Boyd and Mrs. Edwin Hammer, all of McMinnville; four sisters and a brother, Mrs. June Lefever, Miss Ina Smith, and Mrs. Mary Thomas, Woodbury; Mrs. Katherine Cabrera, Washington, D.C., and Paul Smith, also of Woodbury; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Brothers James Vandiver and Harold Jones conducted funeral rites in High's Chapel at 2 p.m. Monday, interment following in Mt. View Cemetery. The arrangements were by High's, Inc.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Nov 1974.[Contributor: Don Morgan](Note: Ruby Smith, 15 May 1902 - 23 Nov 1974, was the daughter of Robert and Cleopatra (Patty) Fugitt Smith. Don Morgan)
SLAUGHTER, Frank (circa 1909 - 1936)
Frank Slaughter died at his home, Tarlton, Grundy county, Sunday, Aug. 30, aged 27 years. Survived by wife, Velma Slaughter, parents H.P. Slaughter and wife, 2 sisters, 1 brother. Funeral conducted by Elders B.F. Killian and Farris of Beersheba, Monday 31st. Interment in Philadelphia Cemetery. (Reported by W. J. Bond Co.)Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, 4 Sep 1936.[Contributor: Miss Dean Brewer, McMinnville, TN, 1999]
