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Betty Sue King, 75
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Published: Nov 20, 2022, 12:09 AM

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Betty Sue King, 75, was born March 12, 1947 and died Nov. 17, 2022 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville following an extended illness.            

A beloved wife and mother, retired employee of Kroger and of the Baptist faith, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Youngblood and Ella Etta Pelham Pendleton. She was married to Austin Henry King of McMinnville on Jan. 19, 1963. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son, Austin Henry King, Jr.; siblings, Haskell Pendleton, Ralph Pendleton, Estell Hillis and Clata Turner and special nephew, Marcus King.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. King is survived by four children, Dwight King of Rock Island, Allen (Penny) King of Sparta, and Anna (Danny) Smedley and Jeffery (Brandy) King, both of McMinnville; eight grandchildren, Bethany Trainer, Tessa King, Allison Chilton, Collin Smedley, Juliua Johnson, Haley King, Brittany King and A.J. King; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn (Cecil) King of McMinnville; brother, Roy Pendleton of McMinnville; special nieces, Connie Green and Cindy Barnes; special nephews, Tim King and Mike Hillis and several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov.21, in High’s Chapel with Mike Hillis, Collin Smedley and Tim King officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery in McMinnville. Visitation will be Sunday from noon until 6 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. until time of service at High’s.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of NHC, especially Regina Fish and Tina Simmons.

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

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements 

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Nov. 20, 2022
Billy Wayne Stoner, 74
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Published: Mar 14, 2025, 11:47 PM

McMinnville resident and Athens, AL native Billy Wayne Stoner, age 74, was born May 24, 1950 and died suddenly on March 11, 2025 at Ascension St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville.

A retired employee of Middle Tennessee Natural Gas and a member of the Baptist church, he was the son of the late Grover and Dorothy Stoner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Glen Stoner, Wendell (Sarah) Stoner and Jerry Stoner.

Mr. Stoner loved to golf, fish and go camping. He loved his family and always put them first.

He was married to Linda Stoner of McMinnville on Jan. 6, 1970. In addition to his wife, Mr. Stoner is survived by two children, Terry (Tami) Stoner and Tammy Stoner (Dana Crouch), both of McMinnville; four grandchildren, Tyler (Whitney) Stoner, Caitlin (Austin) Orman, Heather Moats and Brooklyn (John) Rigsby; two great-grandsons, Ryker Rigsby and Rowen Rigsby; three brothers, Bobby Stoner, Mike Stoner and Kenneth Stoner, all of McMinnville; two sisters, Marie (Louie) Mason of McMinnville and Doris (Bob) Asbury of Murfreesboro; several nieces and nephews and two sisters-in-law, Jannette Stoner and Connie Stoner.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2025 in High’s Chapel with Paul Cunningham and Johnny Haston to officiate. Interment will follow at Bethany Cemetery in Warren County. Visitation will be Monday from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at High’s.

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

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) March 16, 2025