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Paul Edward Ledford, 85
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Published: Aug 18, 2018, 9:26 PM

Paul Edward Ledford, 85, a Morrison resident and White County native, was born Aug. 14, 1933 and died Aug. 17 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital following a sudden illness.

He was a veteran of the United States Army, retired employee of Monsanto, member of Grange Hall Church of Christ, and son of the late Iverson King and Ada Stinnett Ledford.

Mr. Ledford was married June 13, 1958 to Frances Ledford, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Spencer Karl and Janet Ledford of Spartanburg, S.C.; three grandchildren, Aaron Ledford and wife Stephanie, Zachery Ledford and Kelsey Ledford; three great-grandchildren, Emma Lyn Ledford, Merritt Elizabeth Ledford and William Rhett Ledford; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, at High’s Chapel with Glenn Randolph and James Nelson to officiate. Interment will follow at Bascom Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, and 12 p.m. Monday 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.

Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Aug. 19, 2018
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.