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O.M. Womack Jr., 91
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Published: Apr 1, 2020, 3:16 AM

McMinnville resident and Warren County native O.M. Womack Jr., 91, was born Dec. 16, 1928 and passed away at his home on March 29.

O.M. was the son of the late Orion Monroe Sr. and Ollie Ray Glenn Womack and raised in the Highland community. He was married Aug. 28, 1948 to Mary Ruth Starnes Womack, who preceded him in death in 1986. He was also preceded in death by daughter Linda King, son Larry Womack, and brother C.N. Womack.

Mr. Womack was an educator, coach, and principal at Morrison School from 1951-1971. He was also a successful businessman who operated McMinnville and Warren County Freight Lines, Womack Motor Company, First Choice Pawn Shop, as well as several restaurants. He served as an alderman for the City of McMinnville, was a board member for McMinnville Electric System and was a member of Rotary Club of McMinnville since 1977. He enjoyed golfing with friends. Mr. Womack was a member of Westwood Church of Christ and in recent years he attended services at Pleasant Cove where his grandson, Justin King, is the minister.

O.M. is survived by his grandchildren, Justin King, Jennifer and Matt Richey, Grant Monroe Womack and Anna Ruth Womack, son-in-law Barry King, great-grandchildren Dylan Barnes, Annie, Easton, and Aven King, great-great grandson River Griffith, and devoted companion Shelia Davidson, all of McMinnville.

Graveside service and interment will be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Mt. View cemetery in Warren County with Justin King officiating. Family and friends are to meet at cemetery. No visitation will be held at High’s. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) April 1, 2020
Martha Kirby, 71
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Published: Mar 29, 2025, 5:02 PM

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Martha Kirby, age 71, was born Dec. 29, 1953 and died March 26, 2025 at her sister-in-law’s residence following a short illness.

A retired teacher with Warren County School System and a member of Hebron Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late E.B. and Rebecca Woodlee Kirby. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Sue Kirby and brother, Clyde E. Kirby.

Miss Kirby is survived by sister-in-law, Lori Kirby of McMinnville; nieces and nephews, Janey Camp and Rebecca Smith, both of Nashville, Sandra Smith of Celina, Brent (Karis) Smith of Columbia, MD, Trent (Jena) Smith of Salt Lake City, UT, Brandon Kirby of Morrison and Ashley (Landon) King of Beersheba Springs; great-nieces, Eliza Camp and Layla King; great-nephews, Sam Camp and Braxton and Lucas King; brother-in-law, James B. Smith of McMinnville and special friends, Jalen Jensen and Karigan Smith.

Funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025 in High’s Chapel with Chris Perry and Wayne Cantrell officiating. Burial will follow at Armstrong Cemetery in Warren County. Visitation will be Friday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service at High’s.

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

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.