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Phillip Bryant Parton, 53
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Published: Feb 12, 2025, 2:47 AM

Phillip Bryant Parton, 53, of Woodbury passed away suddenly, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 from work-related injuries. Born in Warren Co., he is the son of Doug Parton of McMinnville and Helen Wilson Moore and her husband, Lynn of Rock Island.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Amy Shipp Parton of Woodbury; his children, Ally (Will) Young of Bradyille and Jacob Parton (Jenna Cantrell) of Woodbury; granddaughter, Lakelyn Rose Young of Bradyville; sister, Melony Diane Parton of McMinnville; step sister, Tristy (Adam) Berryhill of Oak Ridge, step brother, Tory Moore of Winchester and brother-in-law, Kevin Shipp of Woodbury.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ray and Janice Shipp.

Phillip worshipped at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and worked as a fertilizer manager at Warren Farmers Co-op. He and his father, Doug, previously owned and operated Valley Fertilizer Feed and Seed. Phillip deeply loved the Lord and often shared His message. A devoted Christian, he was a beloved son, husband, brother, father, and grandfather to his new granddaughter, Lakelyn Rose. His main hobby was working on the farm and he also enjoyed deer hunting.

Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 in the Chapel of Woodbury Funeral Home with Bro. Nick Pelham and Bro. Lane Murphy officiating. Interment will follow in the Caney Branch cemetery in Morrison.

Pallbearers include, Jacky Vickers, Chris Terry, Bryan Murphy, Marlon Pelham, Josh and Brady Smith, Dale Rogers, Mike Grissom, George Newman and Randy Estes.

His family will receive friends Thursday, Feb. 13 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. untiltime of services.

For those wishing to do so, donations may be made to Caney Branch Cemetery Fund, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Sarah Cannon Cancer center. All can be made through Woodbury Funeral Home, (615) 563-2311 or to leave condolences and memories for his family, please visit www.woodburyfuneralhome.net.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Feb. 12, 2025
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