By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support local journalism.
Frankie Mae Leverett, 71
Placeholder Image
Published: Jan 19, 2018, 12:17 AM

Frankie Mae Leverett, 71, a McMinnville resident and Warren County native, was born Feb. 26, 1946 and died Jan. 17 in Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro following an extended illness.

She was a homemaker, member of the Church of Christ, and daughter of the late Frank and Audrey Bouldin Hudson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Doyle Leverett; grandson, Terry Clayton; three sisters, Sue Cagle, Geneva Brimer and Willie Summers; four brothers, James, Larry, Jimmy and Billy Joe Hudson.

Mrs. Leverett was married Dec. 9, 1967 to Charles Edward Leverett, who survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children, Charlie Leverett (Michelle Bennett), Amanda Leverett (Rodney Walker) and Misty Leverett, all of McMinnville; nine grandchildren, Wesley Leverett, Allan Walker, Doylecia Mullican-Davenport, Adrian Walker, Christian Leverett, Christopher Leverett, Alex Walker, Haygen Leverett and Addison Leverett; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ronnie and Therese Hudson, David Hudson and Henry and Frances Hudson, all of McMinnville; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and interment will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 with Jerry Hudson to officiate. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Norman Theiss, Sr., 77
67ebaa90865f9.webp
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.