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Judy Moore, 71
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Published: Feb 22, 2023, 3:05 AM

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Judy Moore, 71, was born April 2, 1951 and died Feb. 20, 2023 at The Webb House in McMinnville following an extended illness.           

A mental health counselor with the state of Tennessee and a member of First Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Aubry and Sara Frances Henegar Moore. 

Ms. Moore is survived by sister, Melinda Cooper of McMinnville; brother, Clint (Anita) Moore of McMinnville; nieces and nephews, Elisa Leigh (Barry) Luna, Sally (Mike) Pack and Faith (Chase) McGee, all of McMinnville, Chase Aubry (Sarah Jane) Moore and Kayann Aubry (Vern) Scribner, both of Nashville; great-nieces and great-nephews, Raylee and Carly Pack, Ty Martin, Bree and Owen McGee, Charlie and Will Moore and Aubry Jane Scribner and special friend, Kathy Griffith.

Graveside service and interment will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 at Mt. View Cemetery in McMinnville with Jeff Owens officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at High Funeral Home.

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

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 22, 2023
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.