Our Staff

Our Valued Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

Brandon Harris
Brandon Harris
President
Brandon Harris
President

Brandon is a 1994 graduate of Warren County Senior High School and 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 two sons, Austin and Gage. They reside in McMinnville and are members of Central Church of Christ.

Austin Harris
Austin Harris
Vice-President
Austin Harris
Vice-President

Austin began his career with High Funeral Home at the age of fifteen in May of 2016. He is the son of Brandon and Mandy Harris and has one brother, Gage. Austin attended Boyd Christian School from Pre-K and graduated with the Class of 2019 with honors. He is a graduate of John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science in Nashville, TN, with an Associate Degree in Funeral Service.

Cody Prince
Cody Prince
Secretary/Treasurer
Cody Prince
Secretary/Treasurer

Cody began his career with High Funeral Home in September of 2014. He is a 2006 graduate of Warren County High School, 2013 graduate of Motlow State Community College and 2019 graduate of John A. Gupton College. Cody is a member of McMinnville Lions Club, Masonic Lodge #381, Bybee Branch Church of Christ and various history groups. He currently resides in the upstairs parlors of High Funeral Home.

Brian Keith Myers
Brian Keith Myers
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Brian Keith Myers
Funeral Director/Embalmer

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

Mickey Ralph, Jr.
Mickey Ralph, Jr.
Preneed Representative
Mickey Ralph, Jr.
Preneed Representative

Mickey began his career with High Funeral Home in January of 2015. He is a licensed insurance agent with Investors Heritage Life Insurance Company and Security National Life Insurance Company with over twenty years experience in the insurance business. Mickey is married to Holly Ralph and has four children, Bryant, Britain, Kendal and Abe. He is a member of Morrison Church of Christ.

Ronnie Prince
Ronnie Prince
Funeral Assistant
Ronnie Prince
Funeral Assistant

Ronnie began his career with High Funeral Home in 2018.  Ronnie is a McMinnville resident.  He and wife Denise have three children and one grandson.  He and Denise are members of Bybee Branch Church of Christ.

Greg Southard
Greg Southard
Funeral Assistant
Greg Southard
Funeral Assistant

Greg began his career at High Funeral Home in 2021.  Greg is a McMinnville resident.

Woody Davenport, Jr.
Woody Davenport, Jr.
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Woody Davenport, Jr.
Funeral Director/Embalmer

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.

Holly Bain
Holly Bain
Office Secretary
Holly Bain
Office Secretary

Holly began working at High Funeral Home in April of 2020.

Jennifer Page
Jennifer Page
Housekeeping
Jennifer Page
Housekeeping

Jennifer began her career with High's in 2020.  She has a daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Daniel and a grandson, Hudson.  She is a resident of McMinnville.

Steve West
Steve West
Retired
Steve West
Retired

Steve began his career with High Funeral Home in 1978 and retired in 2019. 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 Davenport
Woody Davenport
Retired
Woody Davenport
Retired

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 and retired in 2019. 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.