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Bettye Faye Cunningham Scott
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Published: Jun 21, 2023, 2:02 AM

Bettye Faye Cunningham Scott passed away at home after an extended illness. She was born in Dunlap, on July 30, 1942, to parents James Martin and Rebecca Thompson Cunningham and passed from this life on June 18, 2023. She was a member of the Baptist church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bennett Scott; brothers, Jerry, John (Ann) and Jimmy Cunningham; sisters, Teady McMahan and Tommie Daniels and grandson, Bo Lynn McCormick.

She is survived by children and their spouses, Telisa McCormick, Lori and Joe Nunley, Jenny Ford, Niki and Richard Crawford, Tyler and Jessica Scott and Jason and Lesa Scott; grandchildren, Jordan McCormick and Kayla, Beth and Joey Wilson, Ty Nunley, Mitch and Sandy Nunley, Cody Fults, Blathen Woodlee, Brynn Woodlee, Parker Griffith, Cooper Scott, Ember Scott, Landon Scott and Brayden Scott; eleven great-grandchildren, Sky, Aden, Allie, Ryder, Marshall, Kyli, Knox, Kace, TC, Makinley and Skylar; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Iva Cunningham, Frances and John Bohr and Joyce Scott and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. She was blessed to have the friendship of very special caregivers, Judie Mifflin and Brenda Krinkle.

Bettye had an impact on so many. She always met her family with open arms and an understanding heart. She was a fun and loving mother and later “Nonna” for her grandchildren, which she cherished greatly. During her many years as a mail carrier, she was always dedicated to serving her patrons and going above and beyond what was expected of her. She has many friends and a large family that will miss her deeply.

A private graveside ceremony for family and close friends will be held at Shiloh Cemetery on Thursday, June 22 at 2 p.m. with Bro. Tommy Lusk officiating.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Meals on Wheels, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or your favorite charity.

Online condolences may be left at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) June 21, 2023
Thomas Norman Theiss, Sr., 77
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Published: Apr 2, 2025, 10:13 PM

Thomas Norman Theiss, Sr. was born May 24, 1947 and went home to be with Jesus on Friday afternoon, March 28, 2025. He was born and lived in Michigan for 45 years and then moved to McMinnville, Tennessee for the last 32 years.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Donald and Caroline Filipowski Theiss; brother, Donald Theiss and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Eula Presley.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 51 years, Glenda Marie Presley Theiss; children, Susan (Mark) Long, Brandy Perez, Cindy Hale, Gwendolyn (Richard) Holt, Tammy Norma Theiss, and Tommy Norman Theiss, Jr.; grandchildren, Sean, Gabriel, Jaylen, Gavin, Tommy Ray, Hannah, and Diane; great-granddaughters, Lea and Luci; sisters, Cheryl (Butch) Galyon, Lorry Cantrell, Debra Prokoff; brother, Larry (Carolyn) Theiss; many sisters-in-laws, brothers-in-laws, nieces and nephews.

Mr. Tom enjoyed fishing, hunting, serving the Lord as well as playing games with the children, cooking and eating wild meat. He really enjoyed his church family at Peoples Pentecostal Church, where he faithfully attended.

Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Peoples Pentecostal Church with his pastor, Michael Hewell and Jay Young officiating and burial will follow in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday 2 p.m. until 7 p.m., Monday 1 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Tuesday 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. al visitation at Peoples Pentecostal Church.

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Theiss family.