Donnie Ray Fann, 75

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Donnie Ray Fann, 75, was born Aug. 1, 1950 in Rutherford County and died Feb. 3, 2026 at Willow Branch following a brief illness. 

A retired employee of Wilcher's Sawmill, he was the son of the late George and Kate Busey Fann. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Billy, Ben, George and Bobby Fann and sister, Edith Fann. 

Mr. Fann is survived by children, Dennie (Jennifer) Vaughn of Rock Island, Crystal Davenport of McMinnville and Josh Fann of Kentucky; special granddaughter, Talia Vaughn of McMinnville; grandchildren, J.J. Vaughn, Jasmine Davenport and Jayden Davenport; great-grandchildren, Illianna Vaughn, Carter Davenport and others and several nieces and nephews. 

Funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026 in High's Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. 

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

High Funeral Home and High's Cremations, Inc. are in charge of arrangements. 

Main Street Journal

Feb. 4, 2026