McMinnville resident and Warren County native Michael Lance, 46, was born Sept. 16, 1978 and died Feb. 11, 2025 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro following an extended illness. 

A self-employed contractor and member of Bates Hill Presbyterian Church, he was the son of the late David Michael Lance, Sr. and Freddie Jean Williamson Lance. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by granddaughter, Taylor Grace Talbert.

Mr. Lance is survived by fiancé, Hope Knight of McMinnville; children, Jared Lance of McMinnville and Kylee Wogoman of Ohio; grandson, Rodney "Boone" Dye; sisters, Tonya (Chad) Bouldin and Jennifer (Dennis) Reagan both of McMinnville; nieces, Angel Lance, Takeisha McCormick and Shelby Watts; nephew, Keith McCormick; special nephew, Hooper Bowdoin; several great-nieces and great-nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside service and interment will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at Whitlock Cemetery in Warren County with Robby Black to officiate. Visitation will be Friday from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at High’s.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with funeral expenses or by Venmo at https://www.venmo.com/u/HighFuneral-Home. 

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

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 14, 2025