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Linda Kay Durham, 71
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Published: Feb 28, 2014, 1:52 AM

Mrs. Linda Kay Durham, 71, of McMinnville died Wednesday, Feb. 26, at her residence.
She was born in McMinnville on Sept. 30, 1942, and was retired from the medical profession. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and a past Worthy Matron and attended The Oasis. Mrs. Durham was preceded in death by her parents Linzie and Florence Bain Hillis, sister Marsha Hillis Blaylock, brothers J.L. Hillis, Earl Hillis, Bill Hillis, Barry Hillis, and Charles Ray Hillis Sr., and son-in-law Steve Bush.
Survivors include her husband Terry Durham, daughter Terri Lynn Bush, daughter and son-in-law Tracie and Jody Panter, granddaughter McKenna Panter, brother and sister-in-law Eddie and Sharon Hillis, sister-in-law Janice (Deanie) Durham, and brother-in-law Mike (Linda) Durham. Many nieces, nephews, family members and friends also survive.
A memorial service will be 4 p.m. Saturday at The Oasis. Bro. Steve Breedlove will officiate. The Durham family will receive friends Saturday from 3 to 4 p.m. at The Oasis located on East Main Street, McMinnville. There will be no visitation at the funeral home as family and friends will meet at the church. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.
McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 28, 2014
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.