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Shirley Dean Adcock, 80
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Updated: Mar 30, 2018, 12:41 AM
Published: Mar 30, 2018, 12:45 AM

Shirley Dean Adcock, 80, a Warren County resident and native, was born March 16, 1938 and died March 28 at her residence following an extended illness.

She was a homemaker and daughter of the late Elisha and Hallie Bouldin Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three grandchildren, Brandon Reno, Stormy Haston and David Adcock Jr., and seven siblings.

Survivors include son David Adcock of McMinnville; daughter and son-in-law Donna and Tracy Reno of McMinnville; six grandchildren, Amber Rippy, Cody Myers, Rhiannon Myers, Asya Miller, Bethni Martin and Jayden Reno; 12 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Tommy Myers of McMinnville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, March 30 at High’s Chapel with Anthony Campbell to officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at High’s. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to assist with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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.