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Larry Wayne Womack, 63
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Published: Feb 19, 2020, 1:17 AM

Larry Wayne Womack, 63, a McMinnville resident and Warren County native, was born Jan. 29, 1957 and passed away Feb. 11.

He was an optometrist in Manchester, a member of the Church of Christ, and the son of O.M. Womack Jr. and the late Mary Ruth Starnes Womack, who passed in 1986. He was also preceded in death by sister Linda Ann Womack King, who passed in 2010.

Mr. Womack is survived by son Grant Monroe Womack of Nashville, daughter Anna Ruth Womack of McMinnville, brother-in-law Barry King, nephew Justin King, niece and spouse, Jennifer and Matt Richey, all of McMinnville, great nieces and nephews, Annie, Easton, and Aven King, and Dylan Barnes.

Larry graduated from David Lipscomb College in 1979 and obtained a degree from Southern College of Optometry in 1984. He began a career in optometry where he shared the gift of sight with many people. Larry also had a beautiful vision for photography. His favorite subjects were his family, birds, especially eagles, interesting people, waterscapes, and nature. Music was a meaningful part of his life. He loved going to concerts, music festivals, and listening to all kinds of artists.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22, at Westwood Church of Christ with visitation and celebration of life immediately following in the fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at OneSight.org or mailed to OneSight, P.O. Box 637509, Cincinnati, OH 45263-7509. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 19, 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.