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Thelma Irene Hesler, 85
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Published: Oct 26, 2013, 6:17 PM

Thelma Irene Davis Davenport Hesler, 85, of McMinnville died Thursday, Oct. 24, at Raintree Manor Nursing Center in McMinnville after a prolonged illness.
She was born Dec. 13, 1927, in Warren County, the daughter of the late Henry Jay and Eliza Jane McCormack Davis. She was also preceded in death by first husband James Arlen Davenport in 1988, and second husband Wayne Everett Hesler in 2006, along with sisters Katherine Dickson, Tennie Hillis, and Beatrice Rutledge, and her brothers Robert, Carl, John Henry, and William Clayton Davis. Thelma worked for many years at City Drug Store and delighted in her customers and co-workers, taking care of her family, enjoyed Hollywood actors, movies, and country music stars. Mrs. Hesler was a member of the Church of Christ at East End.
Survivors include two sons Bob and Susie Davenport of McMinnville, and Jim and Patricia Davenport of Old Hickory. Two grandchildren, several stepchildren and step-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Carson Rust and Hector Labrada will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m., and again Monday from 9 to 11 a.m. at the parlors of McMinnville Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Angel Fund at Raintree Manor Nursing Center, or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.mcminnvillefuneralhome.com.
McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard
(McMinnville, Tenn.) Oct. 27, 2013
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.