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Ronnie Richardson, 65
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Published: Apr 25, 2018, 12:19 AM

Ronnie Richardson, 65, a McMinnville resident and Bedford County native was born Sept. 28, 1952 and died April 22 at his residence following an extended illness.

He was a retired truck driver and son of the late Robert Eugene and Betty Jean Cummings Richardson.

Mr. Richardson was married March 28, 1975 to Malinda Pack Richardson, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Patrick Harrell of McMinnville; son Lonnie Richardson of McMinnville; three grandchildren, Dustin Ray Richardson of Manchester, and Tessa Shearon and Thomas Shearon, both of McMinnville; great-grandson, Kean “Possom” Dixon; and several cousins.

Graveside service and interment were Tuesday, April 24, at Crain Hill Cemetery with Daniel Campbell officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

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