January 24, 2021
75 year old Lawrence Earl Ralph of McMinnville died Friday at his residence. He was a nurseryman and a member of the Sink Creek Baptist Church. The funeral will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Ryan Koegler will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the service at 1 p.m. He was preceded in death by his step-father, Raymond Ferrell and father, Bill Ralph. He is survived by three sons, Lawrence David Ralph, Randy Dewayne Ralph, Chad and Melissa Ferrell; a step-son, Joey and Brenda Brannam; and a daughter, Helen and Greg Cathey all of McMinnville. Mother, Goldie Ferrell of Spencer. Ten grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Six brothers, David, James and Susan, Tyrus Jr., Richard and Connie, Gary and Renee Ferrell all of McMinnville, and Virgil and Alvina Ferrell of Manchester. Three sisters, Sue and Ron Dollberry and Melissa Keys of McMinnville and Gladys and Robert Johnson of Franklin. Several nieces, nephews and cousins survive. A special thanks to Avalon Hospice for the care provided to Mr. Ralph. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.