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Helen Roberts Bannerman Myers, 80
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Updated: Apr 21, 2018, 8:29 PM
Published: Apr 21, 2018, 8:30 PM

Helen Roberts Bannerman Myers, 80, of McMinnville went home to be with the Lord on Friday evening, April 20, at NHC HealthCare Center in Smithville. 

She was born Sept. 14, 1937 in Musselburgh, Scotland to her parents, the late William Campbell and Helen Elizabeth Roberts Bannerman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, John Hood Bannerman and one sister, Elizabeth Anne Raulerson.  Helen worked for about 17 years at Lentz Cee Bee and was a homemaker. She was a faithful member of New Life United Pentecostal Church and was inducted to the Forbes Clan. A lady who had a passion for souls and was a prayer warrior, she told everyone about Jesus that she met and talked to.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 58 years, Billy Carrol Myers of McMinnville; five children, Carol Anne (Bruce) Northcutt of Smithville, Brian Keith Myers of McMinnville, Melody Jeane (Tim) West of Smithville, Lisa Gaye (Virgil) Joines Jr. of McMinnville and Monica Lynne (Jeff) Robinson of McMinnville; 13 grandchildren, Jacob (Whitney) Northcutt, Jesse Northcutt, Jonathan Stuart (Courtney) Myers, Brian Thomas Myers, Sarah Elaine West, Rebekah Jeane West, James Joseph West, Terry Adam West, Mark Christopher (Erin) Joines, Rachel Elisabeth Joines, Stephen Daniel (Heather0 Robinson, Dr. Matthew Allan Robinson and fiancé McKenzie Smallwood and Olivia Flanders; two great-grnadhcildren, Bethanie LeeAnn and Gracie Mae Northcutt; one brother, William Campbell Bannerman and one sister, Isabell Jeane Hart both of Missouri. 


Funeral services celebrating the life of Sister Helen will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, at New Life United Pentecostal Church with Bros. Dwayne Cornelius and Michael Hale officiating. Burial will follow at Skurlock Cemetery in Quebeck. Visitation is Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel and Tuesday from 12 p.m. noon until the time of the service at 2 p.m. at New Life United Pentecostal Church. In addition to flowers, Sister Myers request was for donations to be made to New Life Sunday School Children’s Ministry. 

DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Martha Raye Watson, 71
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Published: Apr 7, 2025, 1:49 AM

McMinnville resident and Coffee County native Martha Raye Watson, age 71, was born Jan. 17, 1954 and died April 2, 2025 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro following an extended illness.

A retired caregiver and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Ethel St. John Crouch. Mrs. Watson was married December 29, 1970 to Fred B. Watson, Jr. who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Donna McCormick, Richard Crouch and Ruth Rogers.

She is survived by sons, Fred B. Watson, III and David A. Watson (Sydney Brown) both of McMinnville; daughter, Tonia L. (Carlos) Copley of McMinnville; seventeen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; sister, Ann McCormick of the Smartt Station community and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and interment will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Warren County with Wayne Cantrell to officiate. Visitation will be on Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at High’s.

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

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.