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Horace Basham, 66
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Published: Aug 2, 2020, 4:20 AM

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Horace Basham, 66, was born July 22, 1954 and died July 28 at his residence following an eight-month illness.

A self-employed excavator, he was the son of the late Thurman and Della Myers Basham. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by four brothers, Cecil Basham, Harold Basham, Jimmy Basham and Tommy Basham, three sisters Hassie Lee Dykes, Joyce Fults and Judy Stotts, and one brother-in-law Ernest Fults.

He was married on July 19, 1980 to Pam Graham Basham of McMinnville. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter Crystal Basham (Jason Kennedy) of Olive Branch, MS, three sisters Mary Santiago (Jose) of Viola, Peggy Fults of Viola, and Elaine Doak of McMinnville, brother Dickie Basham of Viola, two sisters-in-law Helen Basham of McMinnville, and Brenda Basham of Viola, one brother-in-law Harold Dykes of McMinnville, several nieces and nephews, and special friend Bro. Mike Adams of McMinnville.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Aug. 2, 2020
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.