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Carolyn Ann Sweeten, 61
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Phyllis Vanatta
Updated: Jan 8, 2014, 12:25 AM
Published: Jan 8, 2014, 12:26 AM

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Carolyn Ann Sweeten, 61, was born Jan. 4, 1953 and died unexpectedly Jan. 4 at her residence.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of Betty Jo Fults of McMinnville, and the late Robert Houston Fults. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by brother, Floyd Fults; and two grandsons, Brayden Rhea and Isaac Rhea.
She was married to James Sweeten of McMinnville. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by three sons and daughter-in-law, Richard and Chrystal Rhea of McMinnville, Jeremy Rhea of McMinnville, and Michael Rhea Jr. of Murfreesboro; eight grandchildren; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Zadie and Wayne Nunley of McMinnville, and Sandra and Brent DeLong of McMinnville; and brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Joy Fults of McMinnville.
Funeral service was Monday in High’s Chapel with Ray Skyles officiating. Burial followed at Center Hill Cemetery at Hills Creek.
High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Jan. 8, 2014
Juanita Walker Cantrell, 96
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Published: Apr 9, 2025, 2:16 AM

Rock Island resident Juanita Walker Cantrell, age 96, was born Sept. 1, 1928 at home in Rock Island and died April 4, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following a brief illness.

Mrs. Cantrell was the last living telephone operator for General Telephone Company and worked at Lentz and Cooper and Martin in the butcher shop before opening Rock Island Nursery with her husband, Lewis Cantrell. She was the first ladies club president at Rock Island. Mrs. Cantrell was of the Baptist faith.

She was the daughter of the late Louis and Martha Jane Welch Walker. Mrs. Cantrell was married July 24, 1947 to Lewis Cantrell who preceded her in death on October 3, 2008. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sisters, Annie Rose Dickerson and Inez Boren and brothers, L.D. (Ardis), Carl (Frankie Dunn), Leroy and Clifford Walker.

Survivors include son, Danny Lewis (Kathy) Cantrell of Rock Island; daughter, Jo Carolyn (Wayne) Ellis of Seymour; special daughter, Donna Sullivan of Rock Island; grandchildren, Melisa (Jon) Tyus, Angie McCormack, Natasha (Eric) Prater and Kyle (Elizabeth) Cantrell; great-grandchildren, Casey, Cameron and Shelby Sullivan, Niki, Mariah, Micah, Robert and Alana McCormack, Liam Prater, Ander, Rees and Harper Cantrell; great-great grandchildren, Jaxson Sullivan, Odessa and Eleanora Jenkins; sisters-in-law, Virgie Walker and Reba Walker both of McMinnville and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 7, 2025 in High’s Chapel with Melonie Walker Turner to officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery in McMinnville. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at High’s.

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

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.