In Alphabetical Order by Surname
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HICKS, Stanley E. (circa 1916-1976)
TVA workman Stanley E. Hicks, 62-year-old resident of Spencer, died of an extended illness in East Ridge Community Hospital, Chattanooga, at 3:15 p.m. Thursday. A native of Morgan County, he was a member of the Spencer Baptist Church and was married to the former Thelma Anderson Hicks, who survives. Mr. Hicks, a son of the late Joseph Calvin and Allie Blair Hicks, is also survived by two daughters, Mrs. Wayne Drake, Spencer, and Mrs. Linda Martin, McMinnville; two sisters, Mrs. John McGee, Indianapolis, and Mrs. Lois Lloyd, Athens, Ga., as well as four grandchildren. Brother Dan and Ronnie Maples conducted final rites in the church of his membership at 3 p.m. Saturday, interment being in the Spencer Town Cemetery. High's, of McMinnville, was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Mon, 6 Sep 1976, p. 3-A.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HIGGINBOTHAM, Aaron (1778-1869)
Aaron Higginbotham
Still another one of our oldest citizens had dropped off and gone to that 'borne whence no traveler returns.' He lived to a good ripe old age. Esquire Higginbotham was born in Amherst County, Va., May the 10th 1778, and died August 13, 1869 - making him upwards of 91 years old. From Virginia he moved to Georgia and afterwards to Tennessee when a young man or shortly after the year 1800, when the county was new and almost entirely unsettled. He was one of the oldest land surveyors in this portion of the State. He commenced this avocation before 1810, and first surveyed nearly all the lands in this portion of the State before they were taken up. He married Elizabeth Christian of this county in the year 1810, by whom he had seven children. His first wife having died he then married a second time, a widow lady - Mrs. Mary Allen, formerly of N.C. By her he had two children, and at his death his children had multiplied into a numerous offspring to mourn his loss. Although not attached to any church, he made a profession of religion in his early life, and always referred to it in good faith and confidence. He was a man of strict honesty and integrity and beliked by all who knew him.New Era, McMinnville, TN. 26 Aug 1869.WCGA BULLETIN, Vol. I, No. 1, 1992, p. 43.[Contributor: Chris Keathley, 2005]
HIGGINBOTHAM, Hollie Hillis (circa 1905-1986)
Higginbotham
Mrs. Hollie Higginbotham, 81-year-old resident of Route 9, died at 5 p.m. Friday in McMinnville Health Care Center. Mrs. Higginbotham was a homemaker and member of the Shellsford Baptist Church. She was a daughter of the late Harvey and Linda Kell Hillis. She was the wife of Clarence H. Higginbotham who survives. Other survivors are three brothers and three sisters, Leroy, Thomas M. and Asa Kell, all of McMinnville, Mrs. Lucille Grissom of Rock Island, Mrs. Mary Julian of Orlando, Fla., and Mrs. Betty Upton of McMinnville. The service was held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Shellsford Baptist Church. Don Owens and John Turner officiated. Burial followed in Shellsford Cemetery. McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Monday, 10 Nov 1986.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HIGGINS, Nellie Hillis (circa 1903-1994)
Cannon native Nellie Higgins dies
Nashville resident and Cannon County native Nellie Hillis Higgins, 91, died July 22 at Nashville Memorial Hospital after a short illness. A homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late J.W. and Mary Hillis and was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Joe Higgins. She is survived by two sons, John Higgins of Nashville and Huey Higgins of Watertown; eight daughters, Beatrice McBroom of Nashville, Josephine Ruffer of Oakton, Va., Lou Irby of Atlanta, Ga., Dale Law of Mt. Atry, N.C., Fran Baird of Hendersonville, Jessi Knapp of Kingwood, Texas, Mary Higgins of AlphaBetta, Ga. and Susie Buxton of Memphis; one brother, Thurman Hillis of McMinnville; 26 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 4 p.m. today at Woodbury Funeral Home Chapel with Odell Powell officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Woodbury Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard (McMinnville, TN) Sun, 24 July 1994.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter]
HIGGINS, Willadean (1940-1952)
Willadean Dies; Rites Incomplete
Eleven-year-old Willadean Higgins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufe Higgins of 215 Childress Street, died Wednesday morning at 2 o'clock at Faulkner Springs hospital. The child, who had gained nation-wide attention in her childhood affliction, had been ill for about two weeks with Pneumonia and later had suffered an attack of appendicitis. Funeral services are incomplete pending word from relatives in California. The date and hour will be announced by High Funeral Home and officiating at the service will be William H. Lewis, minister of Bybees Branch Church of Christ, and Vestal Chaffin, of Clemmons, N.C. former East End Church of Christ minister. Burial will be in Mt. View cemetery. Willadean was born in McMinnville October 19, 1940 and at the age of six months she was stricken with spastic - commonly referred to as cerebral Palsy. She had been an invalid since that time. In her sickness, the child was an emblem of brightness and confidence and as a result of her ever-present beaming expression, she was chosen by the doctors and nurses at the Vanderbilt hospital cerebral palsy clinic as the featured patient of a story in a Nashville newspaper's magazine section several months ago. The magazine article gained for her wide publicity and friends only recently contributed funds to purchase for her a television set. The child was a home-bound student of the fifth grade of the McMinnville city schools. Besides her parents, she is survived by two brothers, Lewis and Marlin Higgins, McMinnville; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. St. John, and her paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ettal Higgins, all of Woodbury. Arrangements are by High's.Southern Standard (McMinnville,TN) July 24, 1952, p. 1.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
HIGH, John Winston (circa 1897-1981)
John High Rites Today
Philanthropist church and civic leader John W. High was found fatally stricken at his bedside at 624 West Main Street Wednesday morning. Mr. High would have been 85 years of age next Thursday. Found by his housekeeper, the widowed dean of Tennessee morticians had not retired but had apparently been seated in a chair by his bed and reading a passage from the Book of Genesis in the Bible. Born and reared in Jackson County, Mr. High was a son of the late Robert L. and Valley Belle Anderson High and was married to the former Louise Evans who preceded him in death June 3, 1979. The lone immediate survivor is a sister, Mrs. J.C. Bradshaw of Hartsville. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The body is in state at High Funeral Home until noon Friday at which time it will be removed to Central Church of Christ to lie in state until time for services to be conducted by Julian Goodpaster at 4 p.m. Interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery. A funeral director for all of his adult life, he was in business in Smithville before coming to McMinnville int he early 1920s. It was in Smithville where he met his wife. Here he first operated the funeral department of Lively Furniture Company, then in 1923 founded John W. High Funeral Co., heading the firm for almost 60 years. In 1967 Edwin C. Hammer, Clarence D. Warren and Thomas B. Carney, associates for several years, became partners in the firm. A member of Central Church of Christ, Mr. High had taught Bible classes for almost a half-century. He was a charter member and past president of the Tennessee Funeral Directors, a director of First National Bank, the oldest member and past president of the McMinnville Rotary Club, a mason and a Shriner. Long active in support of Christian education, he was a life member of the board of directors of David Lipscomb College in Nashville Mr. High was a long-time supporter of the Chamber of Commerce and received the Chamber's Distinguished Citizen Award in 1977. He received a similar award from the Rotary Club and in 1960 received the VFW Citizenship Award.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Sep. 11, 1981.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
HIGH, Louise Evans (circa 1903-1979)
Two Year Illness Claims Mrs. High
Louise Evans High, wife of McMinnville funeral director, civic and church leader, John Winston High, died Sunday in Warren County General Hospital of a two-year illness. A DeKalb County native, Mrs. High was married to Mr. High in 1922, the same year he established High Funeral Home here. A member of Central Church of Christ, she was a daughter of the late Sherrell James Evans and Sally Givan Evans, both of DeKalb County. She was 76. The Highs resided at 624 West Main Street. Services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Central Church of Christ with Julian Goodpaster and Lindell R. Doty officiating. Burial will be in Mt. View Cemetery. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be the elders and deacons of Central Church of Christ, the board of directors of David Lipscomb College in Nashville, the board of directors of First National Bank , ministers o f area churches, members of the Tennessee Funeral Directors association and Willard Collins, Batsell Barrett Baxter, Mack Wayne Craig, Jim Bill McInteer, Joe D. Gray and Bill Garrison, all of Nashville; Vaughn Mansfield, Gallatin; Claude Garrett , Goodlettsville; Ed Hooper, Cookville; and James Vandiver and Joe Sanders, both of Hendersonvill. Nephews will serve as active pallbearers. In addition to her husband, survivors include one brother, E. J. Evans, Murfreesboro; one sister Mildred Evans, Nashville; one niece, Mrs. Sarah Rickman, Dayton, Ohio; and several nephews.Southern Standard , McMinnville, TN. Jun 4, 1979.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
HILDRETH, Charlie (circa 1902-1992)
Charlie Hildreth
Route 4 resident and DeKalb County native Charlie Clarence Hildreth, 90, died Dec 1 at Sunny Point Nursing Home. A retired Farmer and a Member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of John and Adan Snow Hildreth and was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta Cope Hildreth in 1984. He is survived by one daughter, Eva Mae Inglis of Michigan; one son, Alton Hildreth of Route 1, Smithville; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were held yesterday at HIgh's Chapel with H.B. Brownie Smith officiating. Burial followed at Mt. View Cemetery. HIgh Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 4 Dec 1992.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter]
HILDRETH, James S. (circa 1916-1952)
Former Resident Killed While On Police Duty
A former Warren countian was killed in the line of duty while serving on the police force at Lenoir City on Saturday evening, January 26. Fatally injured by a rain of bullets from the guns of a group of teen-agers was James S. Hildreth, 36, native of Daylight and well known in that section of the county. The officer was shot between the eyes in an exchange of bullets with occupants of a get-a-way car which was leaving the scene of a theft attempt. He died a few hours later in a Knoxville hospital. Funeral services were held on Tuesday following at Short Mountain Church of God and burial took place in Banks cemetery. Mr. Hildreth , a member of the Lenoir City police force for three months, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Robbie Mill Hildreth, two daughters, a brother and a sister, Mrs. Mary Turner of Daylight.Southern Standard, McMinnville,TN. Feb. 8, 1952, p. 3.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
HILDRETH, Paul L. (circa 1943-1988)
Paul Hildreth
Paul L. Hildreth, 45-year-old native of Warren County and resident of Atlanta, died of a year's illness there at 1:15 a.m. Friday. A schoolteacher by occupation, he was a member of the Baptist Church and was a son of the late John HIldreth and Mrs. Oleda Vaughn Hildreth of McMinnville. Besides his other, he is survived by brother Joe Hildreth of Minor Hill, sisters Judy Kelsey of McMinnville and Jean Swinney of Lawrenceville, Ga. Services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday in McMinnville Funeral HOe Chapel. Further services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Patterson Funeral home, Atlanta, with interment in Gwinnett Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceville, Ga.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 7 Mar 1988.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILL, B.B. (circa 1908-1995)
B.B. Hill
McMinnville resident and Grundy County native B.B. Hill, 87, died March 21 at River Park Hospital after a sudden illness. The retired owner and operator of B.B. Hill Grocery and member of the McMinnville First United Methodist Church, he was the son of the late Ben J. and Lou Smith Hill. He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Minnie Hill three brothers, Marcus, Morgan and Wayman Hill; and one sister, Mable Hill Tate. He is survived by his wife, Marean Campbell Hill of McMinnville; three brothers, Marshall Hill, J.B. Hill and Richard Hill, all of Beersheba Springs; three sisters, Carrie Lee Willis, Margorie Peterson and Susan Hill, all of Beersheba Springs; two stepsons, Ronald Crabtree of Murfreesboro and Larry Crabtree of Hunstville, Ala.; one stepdaughter, Elaine C. Jones of Coalmont; and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at High's Chapel with the Reverend Larry Layne officiating. Burial will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. Visitation will take place until time of service today. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 2 Apr 1995.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILL, Benjamin Jefferson (1825-1880)
DEATH of Gen. B.J. HILL
A deep gloom was cast over city last Tuesday evening by the announcement that Gen. Hill was dead. He died at 12:30 a.m., the 5th inst.,, in the 54th year of his age. His death was not unexpected, as he had been rapidly failing in health for the past three months, and his physicians had announced several days ago that he could last but a few days at best; notwithstanding this fact, so loath were our people to give him up, and his life was so dear to them that the announcement of his death sent a thrill of sorrow through every heart. Our community has lost one of its noblest spirits - a light has gone out in McMinnville, and there is none to fill its place. He was full of public spirit, ever hopeful of the future, when others despaired Hill was buoyant and cheerful, in prosperity or adversity he was ever the same - ready to give a helping hand to the needy, or a word of cheer to the desponding. To ever good and noble work his heart and his purse was ever open. He served his Senatorial district with honor and distinction in the State Senate; he won distinction in the late war for his sagacity, valor and courage, and was one of the last to surrender the Lost Cause. As a soldier or civilian he challenged the admiration and won the esteem of all who knew him. He was faithful in whatever he undertook, and pursued a good purpose with that tenacity that would allow of no failure.He was buried amid the family cedars in our city cemetery at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, almost our entire citizenship turning out to do honor to his illustrious memory. The funeral services were held in the C.P. Church, conducted by Rev. DeWitt, pastor assisted by Rev. Cowan of the Presbyterian church, Rev. J.M. Walters of the Baptist church, and Rev. Mr. Carter of the M.E. Church. The different orders of the town did honor to his memory by turning out to his funeral, and all business was suspended. It is a solace to those who knew and loved him to know that the General died in the fullness and brightness of a living faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and a happy immortality beyond the grave, of which he gave abundant evidence. His last words were, "All is well."
At a meeting of the McMinnville Bar, held on the 7th of January, 1880, to express the feeling of the Bar toward the Gen. B.J. Hill, the following proceedings were had:
W.V. Whitson was called to the chair, and J.W. Snodgrass appointed Secretary. T.C. Lind, W.T. Murray and E. Webb were appointed a Committee on Resolutions. The Committee presented the following, which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, It hath pleased the great arbiter of human destiny to take from our midst, in the prime of life and zenith of activity, the immortal part of BENJAMIN J. HILL, who died on the 5th inst., and
Whereas, It hath seemed to us, associates with him in the courts of our country, just and becoming to record our testimony to the virtues of our deceased fellow, therefore be it
Resolved, That his life and character were distinguished above the common level by sound and generous principles, joined with sentiments humane and just;
"That as a citizen he attached all classes by his interest in their personal welfare and his zeal for the public good as a man he gained the partiality of other men, their companions, sires, and offspring, by the exhibition of those kindly traits which make all the world akin;
That as a lawyer he displayed a superior capacity and judgment in the field selected for the use of his talents, was faithful to his trusts, and in professional contact dignified, courteous and upright;
That if his worth was sometimes obstructed by frailties which in some form are common to us all, the ordinary current of a well ordered life o'er flowed his errors with abundant compensation of well doing;
That the community has lost a leading member and a good man;
That the surviving partner of his earthly course is entitled to our unfeigned sympathy, which is tendered herewith.
Resolved, That the Secretary furnish a copy of these resolutions to the family of the deceased, and to the McMinnville New Era and Southern Standard for publication.
W.V. Whitson, Chairman J.W. Snodgrass, Secretary. McMinnville New Era (McMinnville, TN)8 Jan 1880[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2005]
HILL, Benjamin Jefferson (1878-1953)
Ben J. Hill, 75, Grundy Leader, Dies Of Illness
Benjamin Jefferson (Ben) Hill 75-year-old Grundy Leader and father of B.B. Hill, Mt. Leo merchant and livestock raiser, died at Faulkner Springs hospital Thursday afternoon at 3:15 o’clock. Services were held at Shiloh Methodist Church. John W. High officiated and burial was in Shiloh cemetery. Mr. Hill, member of a prominent Warren county family, was born March 22, 1878. He was a son of Irving Hill and Jane Stepp Hill and he was first married to Miss Lou Smith in 1898. Following her death, Mr. Hill was married to Miss Minnie Clendenon in 1909. She survives. Residing at Beersheba Springs for a number of years, Mr. Hill was active in the affairs of the county and long took an active interest in the growth and progress of Shiloh Methodist Church. As long as his health permitted, he was a leading figure in the annual “Shiloh Day” programs. Besides his wife and son, he is survived by six other sons, Morgan, Palmer, Marcus, Richard, Marshall and J.B. Hill, Beersheba Springs, and Wayman Hill, Sparta; four daughters, Mrs. Wiley M. Tate, Chattanooga, Mrs. Carl Willis, Pelham, Mrs. Rodney Peterson, St. Louis, Mo., and Miss Susan Hill, Beersheba. Also a brother, Marion Hill, McMinnville, and one sister, Mrs. Johnny Bess, Dilley, Texas. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, July 2, 1953, p. 4.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
HILL, Fred Leslie (circa 1921-1993)
Fred Hill, retired farmer, dies at 74
Route 10 resident and White County native Fred Leslie Hill, 74, died Oct. 12 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville after an extended illness. A retired farmer and a member of the Central Church of Christ, he served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. The son of Fred Clay and Hattie Mae Stewart Hill, he is survived by his wife, Wilma B. Hill; one son, Steven Craig Hill of Murfreesboro; three daughters, Marian Leslie Thaxton of Viola, Kathrine Jane Prange of Gallatin and Melissa Rose Yancy of McMinnville; six brothers, Donald C. Hill of Rock Island, Douglas and Him Hill of Muncie, Ind., Tony Hill of Mesa, Ariz., Bill and David Hill of Michigan; and six grandchildren. Services will be held today at 1 p.m. at High's Chapel with Jim Gammon officiating. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory with military graveside rites to be administered by American Legion Post 173 and VFW Post 5064. Visitation will be held today from 10 a.m. until time of service. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Disabled Veterans Association. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Fri, 15 Oct 1993.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILL, Joe Calbert (circa 1934-1991)
Joe Hill
Dayton resident and Grundy County native Joe Calbert Hill, 57, died June 3 at the Dayton, Ohio VA Hospital after a six-week illness. Owner of the Joe Hill Egg Company, he was a member of the security force of the Florida State Prison system, and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Hill was the son of Robbye Hobbs and the late Marcus H. Hill, Sr. He is survived by two sons, Ronald Wayne Hill of Tuscon and Billy Wayne Hill of Florida; one daughter, Grace Ann King of Beersheba; six sisters, Mary Vanhorn of Georgia, Anita Thomas of Dayton, Sadie Russell of Ohio, Barbara Bloodworth, Ruby Willie, and Bennie F. Steward, all of Beersheba Springs; and two brothers, Marcus Hill, Jr. of Key West and ROnald Hill of Smithville. Two grandchildren also survive. Services will be held today at 2 p.m. at High's Chapel with Cecil Walker officiating. BUrial will follow at Hunderwadel Cemetery in Grundy County. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 7 Jun 1991.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILL, Miss Linda (circa 1869-1952)
Former Warren Teacher Dies In Waco, Texas
Word has been received here of the death of Miss Linda Hill, which occurred April 14, at her home in Waco, Texas. Funeral services and burial took place there. Miss Hill, 83, was a native of McMinnville and taught in the public schools of Warren and Grundy counties for several years. She later taught in Alabama and Arizona before her retirement.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 25 Apr 1952, p. 7.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
HILL, Lizzie Bost (circa 1905-1992)
Lizzie Hill
Route 10 resident and Warren County native Lizzie Abigail Hill, 87, died May 9 at River Park Hospital after a lingering illness. A homemaker and a member of the Bates Hill Cummberland Presbyterian Church she was the daughter of Jeff and Matilda Frances Smith Bost and was preceded in death by her busband, Clay Hill in 1973. She is survived by her son, James Hill of McMinnville; her daughter, Nadine Smith of Tampa; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Services were held Monday at High's Chapel with Donnie Ragsdale officiating. Burial followed at Gardens of Memory. High Funeral Home was in charge arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 13 May 1992.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILL, Mattie Burks (circa 1892-1988)
Mattie Hill
Warren County native and former McMinnville resident Mrs. Mattie Hill, 96, died of an extended illness Sunday in Detroit. A member of the Church of Christ and resident of Detroit, she was the widow of Shellie Hill and a daughter of the late Howard and Emma Thomas Burks. She is survived by a sister, Alice Burks of detroit. The funeral home in charge of arrangements, visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Saturday in High Funeral Home Chapel. Phillip Smith will conduct services in East End Drive Church of Christ at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 3 Jan 1988.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001][Note: This obituary is as written.]
HILL, Orville (????-1992)
Orville Hill, Jr.
Morningview, Kentucky resident and Cincinnati native Orville Hill, Jr. died June 28. A disabled U.S. Army veteran with 10 years service, he is survived by one daughter, Kathy Hasslett of West Palm Beach; one son Eric N. Hill; one daughter, Doris M. Jones of Rock Island; and two grandchildren, Michael Hasslett and Jessica Jones. Services were held Wednesday at Peoples Funeral Home in Butler, Kentucky.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Sun, 5 July 1992.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILL, Osle Lee Lassiter (circa 1905-1987)
Osle L. Hill
Mrs. Osle Lee Lassiter Hill, 81, died Saturday in Murfreesboro Health Care Center. The Warren County native formerly taught at Caney Branch School and was retired after 40 years as a teacher at Middle Tennessee Christian School. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include daughters Mrsz. Chuck (Joyce) Taylor and Mrs. Winston (Bonnie) Brothers of Murfreesboro, sister Ethel Whitlock of Morrison, and three grandchildren. Rev. Buford Hollis conducted services in Jennings & Ayres Funeral Home Chapel, Murfreesboro, at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Burial was in Beech Grove Cemetery. The information was supplied by Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Wed, 2 Dec 1987.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILL, Ottis Marion (circa 1888-1985)
Ottis M. Hill
Retired Route 9 carpenter and farmer Ottis Marion Hill, 97, succumbed to an extended illness in Sunny Point Nursing Home, Smithville, at 10 a.m. Tuesday. A member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and native of Marion County, Fla., he was the husband of the former Carlos Funderburk who died Aug. 2, 1972. He was a son of the late Starling and Minnie Lee Gordon Hill. He is survived by a daughter and six sons, Mrs. Mary Johnson of Route 9, Starling of Lawley, Ala., Thorburn of Ocala, Fla., Gordon of St. Petersburg, Fla., Roy of Riverside, Calif., and Carlos Hill of St. Petersburg Beach, Fla. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 35 great-grand- children and six great-great-grand- children. The body is being taken to Roberts Funeral Home in Ocala for servics and interment. High Funeral home is in charge of arrangements here.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 16 Jan 1985.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILL, Robbye E. Hobbs (circa 1904-1992)
Robbye Hill
Beersheba Springs resident and Grundy County native Robbye E. Hill, 88, died Nov. 13 at River Park Hospital after a two-week illness. A homemaker and a member of the Methodist Church, she was the daughter of Ben and Prudie Dugan Hobbs and was preceded in death by her husband, Marcus H. Hill, Sr. in 1974. She is survived by two sons, Marcus Hill, Jr. of Beersheba Sprins and ROnald Hill of Smithville; five daughters, Mary Vanhorn of Macon, Ga., Anita Thomas of Dayton, Ohio, Bennie Stewart, Barbara Green and Rubby Willie, all of Beersheba Springs; two brothers, Allison Hobbs of Spokane, Wash., and Eugene Hobbs of Gooding, Idaho; 24 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held today at 2 p.m. at High's Chapel with Cecil Walker and Ralph Shrum officiating. Burial will follow at Hunderwadel Cemetery in Grundy County. High Funerral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Sun, 15 Nov 1992.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILL, William Wayne (Billy) (circa -1987)
Funeral Services For Mr. Hill Saturday
Funeral services for Billy Hill, 37, of Route 11, will be held in the chapel of High Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. Saturday Rev. Rex Boles will officiate and interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery, VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173 to render military honors. The remains of Mr. Hill, missing since July 2, were found in the Mud Creek area on Saturday. His father, William A. (Bill) Hill, said yesterday that Dr. William Bass, forensic anthropologist at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, told him he had been unable to determine the cause of death. An employee of Plateau Resources, Inc., Mr. Hill was a native of Cumberland County and was honorable discharged from the U.S. Army at Fort Carson, Colo. A well-know race car driver here and in Oak Ride, he attended schools in Crossville and Chattanooga. He moved here from Chattanooga in 1962 and graduated with the Class of 1968 of McMinnville Central High School where he played baseball and football. Mr. Hill was a fifth-generation grandson of John Seiver, first governor of Tennessee. A son of William Allen (Bill) and Josephine Gunnells Hill, he is survived by a son, Brett Tyler Hill of McMinnville. He is also survived by a brother and sister, Timothy Hill and Donna Crawford of McMinnville, maternal grandmother Mrs. Mary Ann Gunnells of this city, and paternal grandmother Mrs. Bertha Hill of Crossville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home parlors.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Fri, 11 Dec 1987.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILLIS, Aley Irene Carrick (1912 - 1985)
Aley Hillis
Signal Mountain resident Mrs. Aley Irene Hillis, 73, succumbed to a six-month illness in Alexia Health Care Center there at 4:10 p.m. Saturday. A native of McMinnville and member of the Presbyterian Church, she was the wife of Jesse J. Hillis and a daughter of the late James and Mary Tennessee Young Carrick. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, James Reggie and Neville Lane Hillis, both of Signal Mountain. She is also survived by a brother and two sisters, Dallas Carrick and Mrs. Stella Carr of McMinnville, Mrs. Louisa Winnard of Oklahoma, three grand children and several nieces and nephews. Rev. Ed Irwin will conduct services in McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel, the funeral home in charge, at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be in Centertown Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Monday, 5 Aug. 1985.
[Contributor: Ladye Jane Hunter, 2000.]
[Note: Aley Irene Carrick Hillis, 15 April 1912 - 3 Aug 1985.]
HILLIS, Andy (1906 - 1988)
Andy Hillis, 87
Shellsford community resident and Warren County native Andy Hillis, 87, died Sept. 11 at his home after an extended illness. A retired electrician and plumber and a member of the Baptist church, he was the son of Tilt and Fannie Groves Hillis. He is survived by his wife Minnie Bottoms Hillis; one daughter, Joyce Mayfield of McMinnville; two sons, Charles Edd Hillis of McMinnville and Buddy Hillis of New Port Richey, Fla.; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Services were held Tuesday at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home with Donald Owens and Carl Gene Crawford officiating. Burial followed at Shellsford Cemetery. Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.SOUTHERN STANDARD, McMinnville, TN, Wed 14 Sep 1994, p. 2
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, McMinnville, TN, 1999.]
[Note: Andy Hillis, 20 Nov 1906 - 11 Sep 1994]
HILLIS, Arwie May Thompson (1892-1950)
Mrs. Arwie May Hillis, 57, died in a Nashville hospital Thursday afternoon
at 4 o'clock after an illness of six weeks. She had been confined to the hospital for ten days. Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at 10 o'clock at the White Hill Church of Christ with John W. High officiating. Burial was in the White Hill cemetery. A native of Van Buren county, Mrs. Hillis was born September 9, 1892. She was a daughter of John Thompson and she was married to Claba Hillis, who survives. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Clarence Hillis, French Lick, Ind., and Gilbert Hillis, McMinnville; her mother; three brothers, Bill, Floyd and Marion Thompson, Rocky River, and three sisters, Mrs. T.N. Boyd, Rocky River, Mrs. Chester Beasley, Crossville, and Mrs. Maude Gilbert, Spencer. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. June 9, 1950, p. 19.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
HILLIS, Audrey B. (circa 1916 - 1988)
McMinnville resident, Audrey B. Hillis, 72, died of a sudden illness at the River Park Hospital at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Retired from Carrier and a native of Van Buren Co., he was a member of Irving College Baptist Church. Wed July 6, 1940 to the former Willie Hazel Savage, he was a son of the late Solomon and Lou Hillis. Besides his widow, he is survived by daughter Donna Louise Vandygriff of Manchester, sons Harold B., Hershel Leon and Darrell Ray Hillis, sisters Mrs. Mary Ellen Roberts, Mrs. Lisa Wells, Mrs. Alice Whiteaker and Mrs. Martha Smithey, all of McMinnville, five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Dwight Everett will conduct services in High Funeral Home Chapel, burial to follow in Shellsford Cemetery, the date and time yet to be announced.
SOUTHERN STANDARD (McMinnville, TN) Mon, 16 May 1988
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, McMinnville, TN, 1999.]
HILLIS, Bernie Wayne (circa 1908 - 1992)
Wayne Hillis
Warren County native and Tarlton community resident Bernie Wayne Hillis, 84, died suddely March 12 at River Park Hospital. A retired timberman, he was the son of Frank P. and Amanda Jane Wanamaker Hillis and was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Emma Carroll, in 1984. He is survived by four sons, Fred W. Hillis of Pigeon Forge, E.C., David and Stan Hillis, all of McMinnville; two brothers, Clinton Hillis of McMinnville and Lyndon Hillis of Beersheba; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services were held yesterday at the Philadelphia Baptist Church with Glyn Killian officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Sunday, 15 Mar 1992.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2000]
HILLIS, Cecil Edward (1917-1994)
Extended illness claims Cecil Hillis
Route 4 resident and Van Buren County native Cecil Edward Hillis, 76, died Feb. 3 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness. A retired truck driver for Yellow Freight Lines and a member of the Baptist Church, he served his country in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. The son of the Ras and Sally Bell McBride Hillis, he is survived by his wife, Casteen Hillis; four daughters, Judy Washer and Debbie Lassiter, both of McMinnville, Shirley Atnip of Smithville and Barbara Neese of Hendersonville; one son, Morris Hillis of Nashville; three brothers, E.L. and Les Hillis of McMinnville, and Arby Hillis of Manchester; three sisters, Retha Davis and Sue Welch, both of Nashville and Bessie Nicholas of Hendersonville; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday at High's Chapel with burial following at Gardens of Memory. High Funeral Home was is charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 6 Feb 1994.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILLIS, Charlie Mauzy (1870-1961)
Charlie Hillis, 90, Dies Saturday; Services Monday
Charlie Mauzy Hillis, 90-year-old grower of flowers, died Saturday a 11:30 a.m. at his home on Sparta Road. He had been ill for the past five months and seriously ill for several days. Funeral services were held Monday at 2"30 p.m. at High Funeral Home Chapel, Tom Wagner, Church of Christ minister, conducted the rites, and burial was in Eureka Cemetery. A native of Warren County, Mr. Hillis was a son of the late Isaac and Jimmie Moore Hillis. He was born Dec. 27 1870 and was first married to Miss Minnie Grove. She died in 1920, and in 1923 he was married to Lee Wagner, who survives. He was a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to the widow, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. W.B. Drake, Spencer, and a sister, Mrs. Mollie Hambrick, Rock Island.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Tues., 24 Jan 1961.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2002]
HILLIS, DEWEY (1898 - 1985)
DEWEY HILLIS
Dewey Hillis, 87, who had suffered an extended illness, was dead on arrival at River Park Hospital at 10 p.m. Monday. The Campaign resident was a native of Van Buren County and member of the Church of Christ. Retired from Bluegrass Cooperage in Louisville, KY, he was a member of Rock Island Masonic Lodge 452. He was married to the former Dixie Lockridge and was a son of the late John and Martha Payne Hillis. In addition to his widow, he is survived by three daughter and two sons, Mrs. Wilma Dunlap of Rock Island, Mrs. Dorothy Knight of McMinnville, Mrs. Earl Dillard of Memphis, Carl Hillis of Dibrell, Jack Hillis of Louisville, 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grand children and a great-great grandchild. Titus and Marion Ward conducted services in the chapel of High Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Thursday. Entombment was in Friendship Cemetery.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Fri 3 Jan 1986.[Contributor: Ladye Jane Hunter, McMinnville, TN, 1999.)[Note: Mr. Dewey Hillis' dates are 16 Jun 1898 - 30 Dec 1985.]
HILLIS, DIXIE (1903 - 1986)
DIXIE HILLIS
Mrs. Dixie Hillis, 83-year-old resident of Campaign, died of an extended illness at 10:30 p.m. Saturday in McMinnville Health Care Center. A member of the Church of Christ and native of Madisonville, KY, she was the widow of Dewey Hillis who died Dec. 30 and a daughter of the late Hance and Dolly Watson Lockridge. She is survived by two sons and three daughters, Carl Hillis of Dibrell, Jack Hillis of Louisville, KY, Mrs. Wilma Dunlap of Route 3, Rock Island, Mrs. Dorothy Knight of McMinnville, Mrs. Earl Dillard of Memphis, 16 grandchildren, 15 great-grand children and a great-great grandchild. L.H. (Bud) Barnes will conduct services in the chapel of High Funeral Home at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Interment will follow in Friendship Cemetery.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Mon 21 Jul 1986.[Contributor: Ladye Jane Hunter, McMinnville, TN, 1999.][Note: Mrs. Dixie Hillis' dates are 26 Apr 1903 - 19 Jul 1986.]
HILLIS, Edna McVey (1906-1993)
Edna McVey Hillis, 86, passes away
Union community resident and Warren County native Edna McVey Hillis, 86, died Sept. 17 at McMinnville Health Care Center after an extended illness. A homemaker and a member of Mt. View Church of Christ, she was the daughter of Eli and Ora Collier McVey and was preceded in death by her husband, Orie Hillis, in 1953; and two sisters, Dyllus Anderson and Alta Hill. She is survived by one sister, Ruth McVey of McMinnville; one brother, Kelley McVey Sr.. of Rute 9; and one step-son, Jackey Hillis of Akron, Ohio. Services were held yesterday at High's Chapel with Charles E. (Chuck) Mullican officating. Burial followed at Crain Hill Cemetery in Van Buren County. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 19 Sept 1993.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILLIS, Ellie Leroy (circa 1912 - 1989)
Ellie Hillis
Creamery Street resident Ellie LeRoy Hillis, 77, was dead on arrival at Warren Regional Hospital at 6:45 p.m. Thursday. A native of Van Buren County, he was retired from McMinnville Manufacturing Co. Married to the former Clessie Mae Walker, he was a son of the late Oliver Edley and Fluellar Russell Hillis. Besides his wife, he is survived by son Donald Lee Hillis of Oak Ridge, sisters Lettie Jane Tucker and Mary Ruth Carr of this city, brothers Morgan of McMinnville and Flin Hillis of Olivet, Mich. and two grand- children. Willard Ralph, Jr. conducted last rites in High's Chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday, with burial in Riverside Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Monday, 9 Jan 1989, p. 2.
[Contributor: Ladye Jane Hunter, 2000]
HILLIS, ESTELL A. PENDLETON ( circa 1936 - 1986)
Estell Hillis
Ill for the past three years, Route 3, Rock Island resident Mrs. Annthoette Estell Hillis, 49, died at 6 p.m. Friday in River Park Hospital. The Warren County native was employed at Stubby's Dry Cleaners and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Campaign. She was wed Sept. 25, 1954 to Frank Hillis and was a daughter of the late Charlie Pendleton and of Mrs. Ella Etta Pelham Pendleton of McMinnville. In addition to her husband and mother, she is survived by a son and two daughters, Michael Hillis and Shirley Templeton of Rock Island and Connie Diane Hillis of McMinnville. She is also survived by three brothers and two sisters, Haskell, Roy and Ralph Pennington, Evelyn and Betty King, all of McMinnville, and one grandaughter. John Padgett and Brownie Smith conducted services in the chapel of High Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment was in Mr. View Cemetery.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Monday, 9 Jan 1989, p. 2.
[Contributor: Ladye Jane Hunter, 2000]
HILLIS, FLIN (circa 1922 - 1998)
Flin Hillis, 76
Olivet, Mich., resident and McMinnville native Flin Hillis, 76, died Nov. 29 at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, Mich. An electrician for more than 50 years with Local 445, IBEW before retiring in 1985, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a submariner in the Pacific Theater achieving the rank of Electrician's Mate First Class. During his 50 years with the IBEW, Hillis helped the apprentice program for the local union. He was a scout leader. In 1984 he built an underground house and owned a commercial and residential electrical business from 1984-87. He designed and built solar panels to generate heat and water before they were common on the market. He completed a correspondence course in electronics. The son of Oliver and Fluellar (Russell) Hillis, he is survived by his wife of 50 years, Wanda Walkinshow Flin; sons, Steven F. Hillis of Grand Rapids, Mich., Douglas S. and David K. Hillis of Battle Creek, Mich., and Dana M. Hillis of Olivet, Mich.; daughters, Susan D. McDaniel of Brooklet, Ga., and Terilynn D. Hillis of Olivet; 16 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Lettie Tucker and Mary Ruth Carr, both of McMinnville. He was preceded in death by brothers, Roy, Morgan and Wilmarth Hillis, and sister, Lila Hale. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Olivet First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Doug Hammond officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in the Emmet Township. Memorial donations may be made to the Battle Creek Health System, Nephrology Center. Shaw Funeral Home Lehman Chapel, 205 North Elizabeth Street Bellevue, Mich. 49021 is in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, 2 Dec 1998, p. 2-A.[Contributor: Ladye Jane Hunter, 1999.]
HILLIS, Fred L. (circa 1934 - 1992)
Fred Hillis
Detroit resident and Warren County native Fred L. Hillis, 58, died July 26 at the V.A. Hospital in Detroit. A U.S. Army veteran and a retired member of the Salvation Army, he was the son of Marion Teck and Sophia Davis Hillis. He is survived by one son, Freddie Hillis, Jr. of Old Hickory; three daughters, Donna Shipley of Springfield, Debbie Smith of Washington, D.C. and Kellie Hillis of Marque, Mich.; three sisters, Maggie Morris and Euleta Ware, both of McMinnville, and Joanne Malone of Huntsville. Services will be held tomorrow at Komadas Mortuary in Livonia, Mich. Information courtesy of High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wednesday, 29 July 1992.
[Contributor: Ladye Jane Hunter, 2000]
HILLIS, Grace Simons (circa 1895-1987)
Grace Hillis
Mrs. Grace Dora Hillis, former resident of the Newtown community, died of an extended illness in McMinnville Health Care Center at 2:30 a.m. Friday. She was 92 years of age. A member of Forest Park Baptist Church and native of this county, she was the widow of Sam W. Hillis who died Jan. 29 1982. She was a daughter of the Jack and Addie Yager Simons. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel, interment following in Gardens of Memory.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Mon, 20 Jul 1987.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILLIS, Griffin Leon (circa 1920 - 1988)
Griffith Hillis
Former McMinnville resident Griffin Leon Hillis, 68, died Jan. 28 in a Fayetteville nursing home. A member of the Holiness Church and a native of Madison County, the Taft resident was a retired machine operator for Performed Lines, Atlanta. He is survived by sisters Beatrice Martin and Annie Mae Glenn of this city, Vera Osborne of Huntsville, Ala., and Dorothy Hillis of Nashville; brothers Garrison Hillis of Manchester, James Hillis of Hazel Green, Ala., Raymond Hillis of Nashville, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were conducted by Revs. James Brazier and Willard Wooten at 2 p.m. Sunday in Plevna Holiness Church. Gallant Funeral Home of Hazel Green was in charge, the information courtesy of High's, Inc.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Friday, 5 Feb 1988.[Contributor: Ladye Jane Hunter, 2000]
HILLIS, Harvey (1955-2001)
Hillis services this Saturday
Memorial services are scheduled this weekend for Harvey (Butch) Hillis Jr., a former McMinnville police officer who was recently killed in a Florida automobile accident. Hillis, who has been cremated, will be buried this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at Gath Cemetery. Hillis, 46, and his wife, Donna, 33, both died in a hit-and-run accident in Zephyrhills, Fla., June 9. Their Chevy Blazer was struck on the driver's side by a pick-up driven by José Rodriguez- Ernandez, 20. The impact caused the Hillis vehicle to overturn. Ernandez fled the scene but was chased down by witnesses, who held him until police arrived. Hillis has two grown daughters, and also a 3-year-old daughter, Jolynn Kaci Hillis, who is now without both her parents. To help, a trust fund has been organized at Security Federal in her behalf. Anyone wishing to donate can do so at the bank in the name of the Jolynn Kaci Hillis Benefit Fund. Family members say Hillis had no life insurance. Ron Hillis, who is Harvey's brother, and his wife, Rhonda, are trying to gain custody of Jolynn.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 4 July 2001.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILLIS, I.H. (circa 1880 - 1953)
I. H. Hillis, 72, Business, Church Leader, Passes
I. H. Hillis, McMinnville business man for over half a century, church leader and bank official, died at Medical Clinic Monday morning at 2:15 o'clock, following an illness of ten days. He had been in failing health for several months. Mr. Hillis was 72. Funeral rites were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at First Methodist Church. Rev. C.B. Smith, the pastor, officiated and burial was in Mt. View cemetery.
Pallbearers were: active — Leslie Wood, Fred McGee, Russell Dodd, Frank Hutchings, W.H. Hale, Herman McCollum and Virgil Rankhorn. Honorary — F.C. Boyd, Sr., C. J. Bryan, H.B. Walker, P.N. Moffitt and the board of stewards of First Methodist Church and the board of directors of First National Bank.
One of McMinnville's oldest business men in point of years, Mr. Hillis was the founder and senior partner of Hillis Hardware Company, a leading local business firm. His active participation in business interests dates back 54 years. Mr. Hillis was a native and life- long resident of Warren county. Hewas born in the seventh district October 2, 1880, the son of Landy Hillis and Sarah Hillis and at the age of 18 he entered business at Steppsvlle, near his home. He continued business at that place until 1915 when he began operation of a general store on Charles Creek, near Daylight. He remained there until 1917 when he became associated with Warren County Mercantile Company in McMinnville. When the mercantile firm was dissolved in 1923. Mr. Hillis entered business for himself on Spring street, founding the Hillis Hardware Company firm. He removed to the firm's present location on Main street in 1926. Since the founding of the hardware firm, members of his family have become associated with him in the business of which he remained senior partner until his death.
Mr. Hillis was married April 17, 1904 to Miss Ollie Coppinger. She survives. A member of the Methodist Church since early in life, Mr. Hillis had been active in the work of the first Methodist congergation her since he moved to McMinnville and for more than a quarter of a century had been a member of the church's board of stewards. He had also been a director of the First National Bank for several years, and until as short while ago, when his health failed, he maintained an active interest in both his business and in other activities, especially the work of the church.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Hillis is survived by one son, Wayman E. Hillis, McMinnville; three daughters, Mrs. H. C. McCollum and Mrs. Garnett E. Bridges, Jr., McMinnville, and Mrs. Charles Bryan, Birmingham, Ala.; one brother, Frank Hillis of Irving College. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.BUSINESS HOUSES CLOSE FOR FUNERAL
Out of respect to the death of I. H. Hillis, pioneer McMinnville hardware merchant, business firms in the downtown district were closed for one hour Tuesday afternoon during the funeral services of the Hillis Hardware Company founder. The business firms were closed from 2:15 to 3:15 o'clock.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, February 5, 1953
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2000]HILLIS, JAMES LESLIE (1923 - 1995)
Leslie Hillis, 71
McMinnville resident and Van Buren County native James Leslie Hillis, 71, died unexpectedly Aug. 15 at River Park Hospital. A retired mechanic with the Warren County Highway Department, a part-time employee with Bouldin & Lawson and a member of McMinnville First Free Will Baptist Church, he was the son of Ras and Sally McBride Hillis and was preceeded in death by three brothers, Vick, Tom, and Cecil Hillis and one sister, Eunice Clark. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Minton Hillis; one son, David L. Hillis of McMinnville; four daughters, Dianne Swann, Anita Webster, Pam Young and Pat (Bo) Burnett, all of McMinnville; two brothers, Arby Hillis of Hillsboro and E.L. Hillis of McMinnville; three sisters, Sue Welsh and Retha Davis, both of Nashville and Bessie Nicholas of Hendersonville; seven grandaughters and two step-grandsons. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at High's Chapel with Glenn Bobo officiating. Burial will follow at Crain Hill Cemetery in Van Buren County. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN 18 Aug 1995.
[Contributor: Felicia McInnis, 27 Mar 1999]
[James Leslie Hillis, 23 Nov 1923 - 15 Aug 1995.]
HILLIS, Jeremy Wayne (1981-1992)
Jeremy Hillis succumbs to illness
William Biles Elementary student Jeremy Wayne Hillis, 11, died Dec. 18 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville following an extended illness. Jeremy, who played on the Family Foodtown Junior League baseball team, received over 1,200 cards from 20 states during his long battle with an illness which required extensive hospital stays. The son of Ronnie Lee and Lisa Tanner Hillis, he was a McMinnville resident and is survived by two sisters, Jessica and Jennifer Hillis. Also surviving are his paternal grandparents, Gary and Beatrice Hillis; maternal grandparents, Leonard Tanner and Judy Williams, all of McMinnville. Services will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Chapel with Gaylon Echols officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation began yesterday at the funeral home. Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Sun, 20 Dec 1992.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001][Note: Jeremy Wayne Hillis was born 9 Nov 1981. L.J. Hunter]
HILLIS, Jessie Emma Carroll (1911 - 1984)
Mrs. Jessie Emma Hillis, 73-year-old resident of the Tarleton community, succumbed to a lingering illlness in St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, at 10 p.m. Tuesday. A member of the Philadelphia Baptist Church and native of Grundy County, she was the wife of Bernie Wayne Hillis and a daughter of the late J. Willis and Maple Hill Carroll. In addition to her husband she is survived by four sons, Fred Hillis of Pigeon Forge, E.C., Stan and David Hillis, all of McMinnville. Eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Glyn Killian conducted services in the church of her membership at 10 a.m. Thursday. Interment was in the church cemetery. High Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Friday, 21 Dec 1984.
[Contributor: Ladye Jane Hunter, 2000]
HILLIS, Jessie J. (1910 - 1987)
Jessie Hillis
Warren County native Jessie J. Hillis of Signal Mountain, 76, died unexpectedly in River Chase Hospital, Chattanooga, at 4 p.m. Thursday. A son of the late James Worthington and Mary Martin Hillis, he was the husband of Aley Irene Hillis who preceded him in death Aug. 2, 1985. He is survived by two sons, James Reggie and Neville Lane Hillis, both of Signal Mountain. He is also survived by brother Thurman Hillis of Centertown, sister Nettie Higgins of Nashville and three grandchildren. Brownie Smith and Ed Irwin conducted services in the chapel of McMinnville Funeral Home at 3 p.m. Saturday. Interment was in Centertown Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Monday, 4 May 1987.[Note: The tombstone of Jessie Hillis, 30 April 1910 - 30 April 1987, gives his death date as May, but it is in error. Centertown Cemetery visit, August 1988, ljh.]
[Contributor: Ladye Jane Hunter, 2000]
Hillis, John Woodson (ca 1874-1954)
John W. Hillis Dies Of Illness
John Woodson Hillis, retired 11th district farmer, died at Lively Heights Rest Home Wednesday at 4 p.m., following an illness of four months. He was 80 years of age. Funeral services were held Friday at 10 a.m. At Oak Grove Baptist Church. John W. High officiated and burial was in Oak Grove cemetery. A resident of Oak Grove community for a number of years, Mr. Hillis was born and reared in Van Buren county and was a son of Woodson Hillis and Randy Sparkman Hillis. He was married to Miss Ida Belle Russell
December 17, 1894. She died April 20, 1951. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Arzie and Raymond Hillis, Oak Grove, and Richard Hillis, Detroit, Mich.; a daughter, Mrs. Clark Davenport, Morrison; a brother, Bernard Hillis, Bone Cave, and two sisters, Mrs. H.T. Russell, Spencer, and Mrs. Jennie Jones, Chattanooga. Arrangements were by High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, May 20, 1954, p. 6.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
HILLIS, Joyce Evelyn (circa 1933-1995)
Joyce Evelyn Hillis, 62
McMinnville, rsident and Warren County native Joyce Evelyn Hillis, 62, died May 22 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness. The daughter of Hazel D. Hillis and the late James Lee "Dock" Hillis, she is survived by four brothers, J.L., Charles, Fred and R.C. Hillis, all of McMinnville, several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. today at Smyrna Cemetery with Butch Bess officiating. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 24 May 1995.Card of Thanks
[Contributor: Ladye Jane Hunter, 2000]
We would like to thank everyone who expressed their sympathy in the loss of our daughter and sister Joyce Hillis. Special thanks to McMinnville Health Care Station 1
(11-7 Shift), Dr. Foster, River Park, High's and Bro. Butch Bess, everyone who sent flowers, donations, food and most of all for your prayers and friendship.Hazel Hillis
J.L. & family
Charles & family
Fred & Kaye & family
R.C. & family
HILLIS, LESLIE DAVID ( 1909 - 1999)
Leslie David Hillis, 89
Sparta resident and Van Buren County native Leslie David Hillis, 89, died Jan. 4 at White County Hospital after a one-year illness. A retired farmer and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was the son of John Houston and Annette Stubblefield Hillis and was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Johnson Hillis in 1995. He is survived by one daughter, Camilla Hillis of the Cummingsville community, one son, Joel Hillis of Chattanooga, three grandsons, Joel Hillis, Jr. of Cookeville, Perry Hillis of Ringgold, Ga., and James Hillis of Chattanooga, and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at High's Chapel with Fate Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at Laurel Creek Cemetery in Van Buren County. High Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Wed 6 Jan 1999, p. 2-A.[Contributor: Ladye Jane Hunter, McMinnville, TN, 1999)[Note: Leslie David Hillis, 7 Nov 1909 - 4 Jan 1999.]
HILLIS, LINZIE L. (circa 1911 - 1998)
Linzie L. Hillis, 87
McMinnville resident and Van Buren County native Linzie L. Hillis, 87, died June 26 at River Park Hospital after a brief illness. A retired employee of Louisville Cooperage and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Perry and Elizabeth Hillis and was preceded in death by his wife, Florence B. Hillis, in 1989; three sons, Earl Denton Hillis in 1974, J.L. Hillis in 1989, and Barry Lynn Hillis in 1993; and one grand- daughter, Linda Hillis Cox in 1994. He is survived by three sons, Charles Ray, Billy Roy and Eddie Hillis, all of McMinnville; two daughters, Linda Kay Durham and Marsha Ann Hillis, both of McMinnville; three brothers, Freeman Hillis of Louisville, Ky., Leslie Ray Hillis of Paso Robles, Calif., and Landy Hillis of McMinnville; 18 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home Chapel with Carl Russell officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery. Visitation will be held until time of service at Love-Cantrell & Cope. Love-Cantrell & Cope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, 28 Jun 1998, p. 2-A.[Contributor: Ladye Jane Hunter, McMinnville, TN, 1999]
HILLIS, Lucy Jane Ward (1892 - 1953)
White Hill Rites For Mrs. Hillis
Mrs. Lucy Jane Hillis, widow of A. E. Hillis, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Paul Phillips near Viola, Sunday morning at 6 o’clock. Her death was a result of a heart attack. She was 61. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at White Hill Church of Christ. John W. High officiated and burial was in White Hill cemetery. A native of Warren county, Mrs. Hillis was born February 23, 1892. She was a daughter of Barney Ward and Melia Passons Ward and she was married to Mr. Hillis September 11, 1926. He died September 10, 1948. Mrs. Hillis was a member of the Church of Christ. Besides her daughter, she is survived by four sons, Lawrence, Marion, and Hubert Hillis, McMinnville, and Isaac Hillis , Spencer; four other daughters, Mrs. John Atwell, Mrs. Gordon Breedlove and Mrs. Lawrence Hyatt, McMinnville, and Mrs. George Dean, Springfield, Mo.; two brothers, Charlie Ward, Huntsville, Ala., and Dee Ward, Summerville, Ga.; two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Prichett, Huntsville, and Mrs. Victoria Carden, Chattanooga. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, Oct 29, 1953, p. 9.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
HILLIS, Lucy Magnolia Groves (1876-1951)
Crain Hill Rites for Mrs. Hillis
Mrs. Lucy Magnolia Hillis, 74, widow of Robert C. Hillis, died at her home in the Plesant Cove community Saturday morning at 4 o'clock. Her death followed a short illness. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Crain Hill Church of Christ. J. R. Bailey, minister of the West Riverside Church of Christ, officiated and burial was in the Crain Hill cemetery. Mrs. Hillis was a native of Warren county, born March 27, 1876. She was a daughter of George W. Groves and Parriett Drake Groves and was a member of the Church of Christ. Her husband preceded her in death 12 years ago. Surviving are four sons, Doc, Henry, John D. and A.C. Hillis all of McMinnville; two daughters, Mrs. Cecil McVey and Miss Irene Hillis, both of McMinnville; three brothers, Everett Groves, Oklahoma, Joe Groves, Alabama; two sisters, Mrs. Gene Cole, Spencer, and Mrs. Lou Curtis, McMinnville. Also five grandchildren. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Mar. 30, 1951, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
HILLIS, Margie Ray Bouldin (1915-1977)
Mrs. Margie Ray Hillis, 62, wife of Dennie R. Hillis of Daisy, died Monday in a local hospital. A Warren County, Tennessee native, she was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband, a son, Harvie Hillis, Rock Island, Tenn.; a daughter, Mrs. Arthur Atwell, Chicago, Ill.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Three brothers, N.H., Jim, and Willard Bouldin, all of McMinnville, Tenn. Four sisters, Flora Prater, Pikeville, Tenn., Edna Richardson, Beersheba Springs, Tenn., Mrs. Annie Roberts, and Fay Scott, both of McMinnville, Tenn. Services were to be held at 2 p.m. CDT today at High Funeral Home in McMinnville. Minister James Hall was to officiate. Burial was to be in Hillis Cemetery, Van Buren County, Tennessee.
Chattanooga News-Free Press, Chattanooga, TN. 27 Apr 1977.[Contributor: Alice Jones Alford, 2001]
HILLIS, Mintie Ethel Barlow (circa 1897-1993)
Extended illness clams Hillis at 96
Route 1, Spencer resident and Arkansas native Minite Ethel Hillis, 96, died Aug. 11 at White County Community Hospital after an extended illness. A homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of John and Cynthia Hill Barlow and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Hillis in 1960. She is survived by two daughters, Lonnie Pauline Baker of Virginia Beach, Va. and Amanda Baker of Spencer; one son, John J. HIllis of McMinnville; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and six ste-greatgrandchildren. Services will be held today at 2 p.m. at High's Chapel with Rev. Lofton Graves officiating. Burial will follow at Crain Hill Cemetery in Van Buren County. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 13 Aug 1993.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILLIS, Ora L. (1904 - 1953)
Rites Today For Ora L. Hillis
Funeral services for Ora L. Hillis, 49, Nashville railroader who died Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Mid-state Baptist hospital after an illness of four months, will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at Crain Hill Church of Christ. Rufe Higgins, minister of East End Church of Christ, will officiate and burial will be in Crain Hill cemetery. Mr. Hillis, native of Van Buren county, was born October 11, 1904. He was a son of the late James B. Hillis and Mrs. Lura Hillis Hodges and he had been a resident of Nashville for the past 12 years where he was employed as a brakeman for N.C. & St. L. Railway. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edna McVey Hillis, Nashville; two sons, Jakie Hillis, Nashville, and Billy J. Hollingsworth, Akron, Ohio; his mother and a half-brother, Arzie Hodges, Van Buren county. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, Nov 19, 1953, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
HILLIS, Remus (circa 1910-1988)
Remus Hillis
Remus Hillis, 76-year-old resident of 101 Kennedy Drive, died unexpectedly in River Park Hospital at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. The retired Central Church of Christ custodian was a member of Mt. Leo Church of Christ and a native of Van Buren County. Married to the former Cindi McGee, he was a son of the late Sol and Jessie D. Wiseman Hillis. In addition to this widow, he is survived by daughters Brenda Bryant, Frances Roberts and Katherine Brown of McMinnville, brother A.B. Hillis, sisters Mary Ella Roberts, Liza Wells, Alice Whiteaker, all of this city, Marth Smithey of Huntsville, Ala., and three grandchildren. David Costello and George Roberts will officiate at services to be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of High Funeral Home. Interment will be in Crain Hill Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Wed, 17 Feb 1988.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILLIS, ROME (???? - 1952)
MEMORIAM
In Memory of Rome Hillis who passed away October 9, 1952. Our lips cannot tell how we miss him, our hearts cannot tell what to say. God alone knows how we miss him in a home that is lonesome today.His wife, Mrs. Mary Hillis and daughters.
Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, Oct 15, 1953, p. 4.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
HILLIS, Russell W. (circa 1915-1992)
Russell Hillis
Knoxville resident Russell W. Hillis, 77, died Nov 15 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center A member of the Church Street United Methodist Church and the Sons of the Revolution, he is survived by is wife, Florence Elliot Hillis of Martin; one son, Stephen Lee Hillis; two grandchildren, Angela Ray and Adam Blakemore Hillis; one sister-in-law, Edith Davies of McMinnville; two nieces and two cousins. Services will be held today at 12:30 p.m. at the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery Rotunda with Dr. James R. Bailes, Dr. Darris K. Doyal, Rev. George W. Armbrister and Dr. C.P. Hardin officiating. Millitary honors will be provided by the Volunteer State Honor Guard. Memorial donations may be made to the Christian Home Class of the Church Street Methodist Church, 900 Henley Street, Knoxville 38902. Mann's Heritage Chapel in charge of arrangements. Information courtesy of High Funeral Home.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 18 Nov 1992.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HILLIS, Sol (circa 1881 - 1953)l
Sol Hillis Dies At Fairview Home
Sol Hillis, 72, retired Faiview farmer, died at his home Wednesday afternoon at 1:15 o’clock, following an illness of three years. Funeral arrangements were not complete at press time, but will be announced by Love-Chantrell & MccGrath, funeral directors in charge. Mr. Hillis is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nannie Lou Hollis, and four sons.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, June 11, 1953, p. 4.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
Mr. Hillis’ Rites Held At Crain Hill
Funeral services for Sol Hillis, 72, who died at his home in Fariview community Wednesday, June 10, at 1:15 p.m., were held Friday at 11 a.m. at Crain Hill Church of Christ. Burial took place there. Mr. Hillis was a native of Spencer, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Losie Hillis and he was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nannie Lou Hillis; three sons, Albert, Fayetteville; Aubrey, Martin; and Remus, McMinnville; and four daughters, Mrs. Leonard Whittaker, Mrs. Charles Roberts, Mrs. Eliza Marlow and Mrs. Ella McClain, all of McMinnville; two sisters, Mrs. Lawson Smitty, Huntsville, Ala., and Mrs.Winfield Hale, Louisville, Ky. Also three brothers, Ross and Ernest Hillis, McMinnville, and Jim Hillis, Pennsylvania. Love-Cantrell & McGrath Funeral Home was in charge of arrangementsSouthern Standard, McMinnville, TN, Thursday, June 18, 1953, p. 7.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000.]
HILLIS, Teddy Wayne (circa 1956-1985)
Teddy Hillis
Teddy Wayne Hillis, 29-year-old resident of 646 North Spring Street, died at 10:15 p.m. Wednesday in River Park Hospital of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. A construction worker, Mr. Hillis was a native of this county and son of the late Tom Hillis and of Mrs. Betty Jo Hackett Hillis of McMinnville. A veteran of U.S. Army service, he was married to the former Rebecca Sue West. In addition to his widow and mother, he is survived by a daughter, Karrie Hillis of Belle Glade, Fla., and stepson Brandon Harris of McMinnville. He is also survived by three sisters and two brothers, Ann Susi of Nashville, Audrey Hillis, Donna Hillis, Darrell and Joe Hillis, all of McMinnville. Joe Bogle will conduct services in High's Chapel, the funeral home in charge of arrangements, at 2 p.m. Friday. Intombment will be in Mt. View Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Fri, 24 May 1985.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
Hillis, William Buck (1867-1950)
William Hillis, Retired Farmer, Buried Thursday
William Buck Hillis, retired Warren county farmer, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Creed Mayfield, in the 2nd district Tuesday afternoon at 4:40 o'clock after an illness of one week. He was 82. Funeral services for the deceased were conducted at the Crain Hill Church of Christ yesterday at 10 a.m. with John W. High officiating. Burial was in the Crain Hill cemetery. A son of the late Robert Hillis of Van Buren county and Betty Clark of Arkansas, Mr. Hillis was born in Warren county October 23, 1867. He was married to the former Miss Sarah Nancy Walling who is deceased. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include 2 sons, John B. and James R. Hillis, both of Warren county; 1 daughter; Mrs. Creed Mayfield, McMinnville; 1 brother, John C. Hillis and 4 sisters, Mrs. Dema Johnson, Mrs. Lizzie Jones, Mrs. Eveline Grove and Mrs. Vina Smith, all of Warren county.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. June 9, 1950, p. 4.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
HILLIS, Willie Hazel Savage (circa 1918 - 1991)
Willis Hillis
McMinnville resident and Grundy County native Willie Hazel Hillis, 73, died Oct. 13 at River Park Hospital after a seven month illness. A nursery worker and a member of the Irving College Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Marion Savage and Brittanne Smartt. Mrs. Hillis was preceded in death by her husband, Audrey B. Hillis, in 1988. She is survived by one daughter, Donna Louise Vandygriff of Manchester; three sons, Harold B., Herschel Leon and Darrell Ray Hillis, all of McMinnville; two sisters, Mable Coppinger and Alda Hamilton, both of McMinnville; one brother, Marcus Savage of McMinnville; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services were held yesterday at High's Chapel with Paul Gunn, Donald Owens and Ralph Hoover officiating. Burial followed at Shellsford Cemetery. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.SOUTHERN STANDARD (McMinnville, TN) 16 Oct 1991, p. 2.
[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, McMinnville, TN, 1999.]
HINKLEY, Elizabeth Meiser (1880 - 1953)
Mrs. G.W. Hinkley Fatally Stricken; Rites Held Tuesday
Mrs. Elizabeth Meiser Hinkley, Warren county school teacher for almost half a century and wife of G. W. Hinkley, died unexpectedly at her home, 225 W. Sparta St., Sunday morning at 9:45 o’clock. She was 73. In failing health for some two years, Mrs. Henkley had been unusually well for the past several days and was preparing to attend church when she was fatally stricken. Her death was due to a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Central Church of Christ. W. H. Owen, retired Church of Christ minister, officiated and burial was in Mt. View cemetery. Active pallbearers were Clinton Grimble, Howard Grimble, Clarence Warren, Charles Oliver, Lloyd Sullivan, Alton Sellars and Lloyd Foster of this county, and Ed Sellars, Cowan. A native of Williams county, Ohio, Mrs. Hinkley was born February 14, 1880. She was a daughter of Henry Meiser and Rebecca Rex Meiser and she moved to Tennessee in 1891. She was married to Mr. Hinkley June 1906 and they continued to make their permanent home here since that time. For 42 years both Mr. and Mrs. Hinkley were teachers in the public schools of Warren county with Mr. Hinkley serving as principal at Irving College and Dibrell high schools for a number of years. Both retired several years ago. They also both taught in public schools of Georgia and Oklahoma for periods of time. Mrs. Hinkley was a member of the Mt.Zion Church of Christ at Dibrell. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Brown Oliver, McMinnville, Mrs. H. Leo Boles, Nashville, and Mrs. Evelyn Byars, San Francisco, Calif.; two brothers, John Meiser, Tulsa, Okla., and George Meiser, Elkhart, Ind. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Thursday, Nov 26 , 1953, p. 1.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, Bethany, OK, 2000]
HITCHCOCK, Helen Marie Lane (c 1921-1987)
Helen Hitchcock
Mrs. Helen Marie Lane Hitchcock, 76-year-old resident of Beersheba Towers, died of a lingering illness in River Park Hospital at 8:30 a.m. Friday. A native of Philadelphia and member of Grace Temple Assembly of God, she was the widow of Relley Turner Hitchcock, Sr. who died June 9, 1969. She was a daughter of the late William Thomas and Annie Ethel Stout Lane. Mrs. Hitchcock was active in the senior citizens program, singing, playing the organ and providing transportation. She is survived by two sons and two daughters, Phillip Michael Yott of Lenoir, N.C., William Dennis Yott and Mrs. Williney Yott Talbert of McMinnville, and Mrs. Ruth Yott Livingston of Lenoir. A son, Relley Turner Hitchcock, Jr., preceded her in death in 1969. Revs. Charles O. Lee, Gerald Jordan and John W. Jordan conducted services in the church of her membership at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. McMinnville Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Mon, 12 Jan 1987.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HITCHCOCK, Lucille Johnson (circa 1927-1986)
Mrs. Hitchcock
Mrs. Lucille J. Hitchcock, 59-year-old resident of Route 2, Rock Island died of an extended illness Thursday in Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville. A member of the Church of God and wife of Randle Hitchcock, she was a daughter of the late John and Estella Hash Johnson. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Rickey Hitchcock of McMinnville, sister Geneva Conner of this city, and three grandchildren. Randle Geren conducted services in High Funeral Home Chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday. Interment was in Mt. View Cemetery.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Mon, 11 Aug 1986.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HITCHCOCK, Murphy C. (circa 1881-1970)
Murphy C. Hitchcock
Murphy C. Hitchcock, 89-year-old blacksmith and native of Van Buren County, died of a lingering illness Friday, Dec. 11, at 8:15 a.m., at Warren county General Hospital. A member of the Church of Christ, he was a son of the late John and Margaret York Hitchcock. He was married in 1958 to Lillie Phifer Barlow Hitchcock, who survives. Other survivors include two sons, Eldridge Hitchcock, McMinnville, and Lawrence Hitchcock, Manchester; one daughter, Bessie Maye Dillon, McMinnville; two step-sons, Powell Barlow, Quebeck, and J.T. Barlow, U.S. Air Force, Quam, Germany; one step-daughter, Mary Edna Rogers, Spencer; 16 grandchildren, and 17 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m., at Laurel Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Garvin Haley and John W. High officiating, and burial to follow at Long Cemetery. High's Inc., was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard (McMinnville,TN) 3 Dec 1970, p. 10-A.
[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
HITCHCOCK, Robbie Winfred Hillis (circa 1919-1996)
Robbie Winfred Hitchcock, 77
McMinnville resident and Van Buren County native Robbie Winfred Hitchcock, 77, died Dec. 24 at Columbia River Park Hospital after a two-month illness. A homemaker and a member of Grace Temple Assembly of God, she was the daughter of Isaac Roswell and Ethel Kell Hillis and was preceded in death by one brother, Doyle Hillis. She is survived by her husband, Olney Hitchcock; two sons, Allen and Mike Hitchcock of McMinnville; two daughters, Martha McGregor and Margaret Hitchcock, both of McMinnville; four sisters, Minnie Grissom, Katherine Jones and Rose Walker, all of McMinnville and Clara Barton Smith of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two brothers, J.F. and Kelly Hillis of McMinnville; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 10 a.m. today at High's Chapel with R.L. Geren and Glen Kight officiating. Burial will follow at Crain Hill Cemetery in Van Buren County. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 27 Dec 1996.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
HITCHCOCK, Robert Carl (circa 1923-1994)
Carl Hitchcock, 71
Rock Island resident and Warren County native Robert Carl Hitchcock, 71, died Dec. 12 at River Park Hospital after an extended illness. A retired farmer and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of Horace and Electa George Hitchcock and was preceded in death by one brother, Houston Hitchcock and one sister, Winona Sellars. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Hale Hitchcock; four daughters, La Juana Palk of Sparta, Kathy Mathis of Lascasas, Carla Pope of Springfield and Julie Bohannon of Monterey; one son, Steve Hitchcock of Rock Island; seven brothers, Olney Hitchcock of the Hillsville community, Euclid Hitchcock of Nelsonville, Ohio, Alvin Hitchcock of Carthage, Carson, Randle and Buford of Rock Island and Kenny Hitchcock of McMinnville; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services were held Wednesday at High's Chapel with Bill Weaver and Danny Ninck officiating. Burial followed at Gath Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to CHrist Church in care of Bill Weaver, Box 605, McMinnville. High Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. 16 Dec 1994.[Contributor: L.J. Hunter, 2001]
Hix, Ruby (circa 1886-1956)
Rites Wednesday For Mrs. Hix
Mrs. Ruby Hix, age 70, of Paris, Tennessee, aunt of Mrs. Ella Holder of McMinnville, died Wednesday night at 7 p.m. in the Henry County General Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday at McEvoy Funeral Home in Paris, and burial was in the Poplar Grove cemetery with Mr. Fred Chunn officiating. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Ollie May Miller, McMinnville, two nieces, Mrs. Ella Holder, McMinnville and Mrs. John T. Bond of Houston, Texas.Southern Standard, McMinnville, TN. Feb. 14, 1956, p. 6.[Contributor: Maxine Reggio, 2001]
