Basil Dean Foutch

Smithville, TN resident and Warren County native Basil Dean Foutch, age 60, was born July 19, 1964 and died May 8, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center following a two-month illness.

A salesman with Potters Hardware in Smithville, he was the son of the late Wiley Foutch and Jewelldean McBride Alligood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Quimbe Lynn Foutch, Samuel Dale Foutch and Michael Fuston Foutch and lifelong friend, Greg Keaton.

Mr. Foutch is survived by his companion of 26 years, Drenda Murphy of Smithville, TN; daughter, Ashley Nichole Barnes and James Harden of La Vergne, TN; grandchildren, Kenzi Barnes and Brody Harden; brother, Buddy (Terri) Foutch of McMinnville; sister, Patricia (Doug) Pack of Rock Island, TN; companions children, Veronica (Gary) Johnson and Stephanie (Brian) Leist both of Smithville; companions grandchildren, Christian (Nick) Underhill, Alexis Atnip and Savannah Murphy Leist and companions great-grandchildren, Elijah, Halle Grace and Clara.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2025 in High’s Chapel with Trent Colwell officiating. Interment will follow at Mt. View Cemetery on Hwy. 30 in McMinnville. Visitation will be Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 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.