McMinnville resident and Warren County native Ronny Edward Priest, age 72, was born Nov. 17, 1952 and died May 17, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.

A self-employed logger as owner of D&R logging and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Edward Lee and Margaret Fults Priest.

Mr. Priest is survived by wife, Deborah Priest of McMinnville; daughter and son-in-law, Jill (Brad) Leech of Manchester; step-son and wife, Joey (Denise) Layne of McMinnville; two grandsons, Austin Priest and Brady Priest; granddaughter, Britani Webb; brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy (Gail) Priest of McMinnville; two nieces and several extended family members.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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

High Funeral Home and High’s Cremations, Inc. are in charge of arrangements.