About Us
   
       John Winston High founded High Funeral Home in its present location at 101 College St. in 1925. Mr. High moved to the area from Wilson County, Tennessee in the early 1920's. He started his career in funeral service in McMinnville at the Lively Furniture Store on Main Street. Mr. High built the reputation of High's on honesty, integrity, and a deep commitment to this community. That commitment still has deep roots in this community and we pride ourselves on our compassionate and caring service. High's is locally owned and operated by people from right here in this community. We are very thankful for the trust that the people of McMinnville and the surrounding areas have put in High's over the last eighty plus years. Mr. High laid a very strong foundation for the present day High's Inc., and we plan to continue to build on that foundation for many years to come.  
   
Our Staff
  
 
   

Steve West, President  

Steve began his career with High Funeral Home in 1978.  He is a licensed embalmer and funeral director, graduating from John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in 1971 with an associate's degree in funeral service.  He is a member of the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association, past president of Upper Cumberland Funeral Directors Association and McMinnville Breakfast Rotary.  He and wife, Sharon reside in McMinnville and attend Central Church of Christ.

   

Woody M. Davenport, Secretary  

Woody is a 1959 graduate of John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science.  He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer.  Woody began his career in funeral service in 1957 at Eastland Funeral Home, Nashville, TN.  He began his career with High Funeral Home in 1984.  He is a member of the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association, Upper Cumberland Funeral Directors Association and the McMinnville Lions Club.  He and wife, Jeanette, have two children and one granddaughter.  They are McMinnville residents and members of the McMinnville First Baptist Church.
   

Woody M. "Rocky" Davenport Jr., Vice-President  

Rocky is a 1984 graduate of John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science.  He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer.  Rocky began his career in funeral service in 1982 at Woodbine Funeral Home, Nashville, TN.  He began his career with High Funeral Home in 1986. He is a member of the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association and the Upper Cumberland Funeral Directors Association.  He and wife, Jane are McMinnville residents and members of the McMinnville First Baptist Church.

   

Joe Michael Woodside, Treasurer  

Joe began his career with High Funeral Home in 1981.  He is a licensed funeral director and member of the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association, Upper Cumberland Funeral Directors Association and a retired member of the McMinnville Jaycees.  He and wife, Dorinda have one son, Anderson and are McMinnville residents and members of the Central Church of Christ.

   

Brandon Harris, Vice-President  

Brandon is a 1995 graduate of John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science.  He is a licensed embalmer and funeral director, having begun his career with High Funeral Home in 1993.  He is a member of the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association and the Upper Cumberland Funeral Directors Association.  He and wife, Mandy have one son, Austin.  They reside in McMinnville and are members of Pleasant Cove Church of Christ.

   

Fred M. Byrd, Funeral Director/Embalmer  

Fred began working at High Funeral Home in 2005.  He is a licensed funeral director and embalmer graduating from John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in 1992 with an associate's degree in Funeral Service.  He has two sons, Logan and Lance.  They are McMinnville residents and he is a member of the Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
   

Mary Ann Bishop, Bookkeeper  

Mary Ann began her employment with High Funeral Home in 1967.  She and husband, W. M. Bishop, Jr. have three children and six grandchildren. They are members of the East End Church of Christ and reside in McMinnville.  Mary Ann retired in May of 2006 after thirty-nine years of dedicated service to High's.
   

Eva Ralph, Office Secretary  

Eva has been employed with High Funeral Home since 1972.  She is a licensed funeral director and life insurance representative and member of the Tennessee Funeral Directors Association and Upper Cumberland Funeral Directors Association.  She and husband, Willard Ralph, Jr. have two daughters and four grandchildren.  They reside in McMinnville and are members of Mt. Elim Baptist Church.
   

Sherree Matlock, Office Secretary  

Sherree began working at High Funeral Home in March of 2006.  She and husband, Kenneth have one son and one grandson.  They reside in Manchester, TN and she is a member of the New Union Church of Christ.
   

Keith Myers, Funeral Director Assistant  

Keith began his employment with High Funeral Home in March of 2006.  He is currently attending John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in Nashville, TN pursuing an associates degree.  He has two sons and resides in the Lucky Community of Warren County.
   

Lillian Broadrick, Pre-Need Insurance Sales  

Lillian is a licensed insurance agent with Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company.  Her affiliation with High Funeral Home began in 1990.  She and husband Ralph, have three children and one granddaughter. They are residents of McMinnville and she is a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church.

   

Morris D. Griffith Sr., Custodian/Maintenance  

Morris began working at High Funeral Home on a part-time basis in 1990.  He and wife, Scarlett have two children and three grandchildren.  They are McMinnville residents and members of the Rock Island Church of Christ.

   

Sherry Smith, Housekeeping  

Sherry began her employment with High Funeral Home in 2005.  She has three children and two grandchildren.  She is a resident of McMinnville.
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