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Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
James Edward Ledbetter
Nov 16, 2024
Morrison, TN resident and Smithville, TN native James Edward Ledbetter, age 79, was born June 15, 1945 and died November 16, 2024 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following an extended illness.
A United States Marine Corps veteran, retired employee of Carrier and member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Ridley and Marjorie Bandy Ledbetter. In addition...
Gary Cleveland Newby
Nov 15, 2024
Sparta, TN resident and Detroit, MI native Gary Cleveland Newby, age 80, was born August 13, 1944 and died November 15, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center following a short illness.
A self-employed Environmental Contractor, he was the son of the late Ezekiel and Tula Goff Newby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister-in-law and brother-in-law,...
Rolling Asa Ferrell
Nov 14, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Rolling Asa Ferrell, age 81, was born October 30, 1943 and died November 14, 2024 at his residence.
A retired employee of A.O. Smith and a member of the Church of Christ at St. Mary, he was the son of the late Fred and Edna Taylor Ferrell. He was married to Melba Leslie Templeton on...
Gavin Hallum Dodson
Nov 13, 2024
McMinnville resident and Nashville, TN native Gavin Hallum Dodson, 7 months, was born April 11, 2024 and died November 13, 2024 at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, TN following a short illness.
Gavin was the son of Justin Dodson and Michaela Hallum, both of McMinnville.
In addition to his parents, Gavin is survived by grandparents, Jessica Hernandez and Jose, Melissa Hillis and...
Jennifer Dianne Hartsfield
Nov 13, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Plant City, FL native Jennifer Dianne Hartsfield, age 54, was born August 14, 1970 and died November 13, 2024 following an extended illness.
Mrs. Hartsfield was the daughter of the late Johnny Richard May and Bertha Marie Tucker Nunley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Ricky May; sister, Dorothy Marie May;...
Cody Lee Bell
Nov 12, 2024
Morrison, TN resident and Murfreesboro, TN native Cody Lee Bell, age 25, was born November 5, 1999 and died suddenly November 12, 2024 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville.
A member of Morrison First Baptist Church, he was the son of Charles Bell of Morrison, TN and Denise Thomas of McMinnville. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Shelah...
Joey Darrel Johnson
Nov 10, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Dekalb County, TN native Joey Darrel Johnson, age 56, was born February 22, 1968 and died November 10, 2024 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following an extended illness.
Joey was the son of the late Willie J. Johnson and Barbara Parsley, an employee with B&R Heating and Air Conditioning and WDG in McMinnville and a member...
Josephine Abbott
Nov 6, 2024
Josephine “Jo” Abbott, née Garrard, was born in the town of Gallup, New Mexico, on August 10, 1933, to her two parents, Edward Byron Garrard and Estella “Stella” Garrard née Barela, along with her siblings, Tim Garrard, Bee Gill, Byron Garrard, and Ladine Garrard. She grew to become not just a bright and joyful young woman, but a beautiful one...
Madalyn Taylor Hillis
Nov 6, 2024
Rock Island, TN resident and Boyle County, KY native Madalyn Taylor Hillis, age 90, was born May 19, 1934 and died November 6, 2024 at The Neighborhood at Tellico Village in Loudon, TN following an extended illness.
A homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Zachary Thomas and Idella Wilson Taylor. She...
Joyce Faye Barnes
Nov 5, 2024
Joyce Faye Barnes of McMinnville passed away on November 5, 2024, at the age of 75. Joyce was born on November 23, 1948 in McMinnville, TN, to C.D. and Lucille Barnes. She was a Warren County native and a lifelong resident of the Centertown Community.
Joyce grew up in a loving, Christian home on the family farm, River Valley Farms. Living...
Noel Pepper
Nov 5, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Noel Pepper, age 78, was born June 26, 1946 and died November 5, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
A United States Navy veteran, retired owner and manager of Kingwood Foodland and member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ, he was the son of the late James Estil and Wilma Louise Wiseman...
Tammy Bouldin
Nov 4, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Tammy Bouldin, age 59, was born January 21, 1965 and died November 4, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness.
A former CNA with NHC of McMinnville and a member of Dayspring Community Church, she was the daughter of the late Earl Ray and Ethel Louise Boren Greene. In addition to her parents, she...
Katherine Willene Bottoms
Nov 3, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and native Katherine Willene Bottoms, age 89, was born December 5, 1934 and died November 3, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker and member of Shellsford Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Willie Green McBride. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Omega Aloi,...
Austin Henry King
Nov 1, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native, Austin Henry King, age 84, was born May 8, 1940 and died November 1, 2024 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired nurseryman with Heather Farms and a Christian, he was the son of the late John and Hassie Perry King. Mr. King was married January 19, 1963 to Betty...
Betty Kay Young Perry
Oct 31, 2024
Betty Kay Young Perry, born January 11, 1942, was a devoted volunteer to Warren County and a member of Salem Church of Christ. She passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 82 years of age.
She was preceded in death by parents, John and Grace Young and three brothers, John, Bill and Bud Young.
She is survived...
Patricia Gail "Patsy" McCormick Paquette
Oct 30, 2024
Morrison, TN resident and Warren County native Patricia Gail "Patsy" McCormick Paquette, age 72, was born June 18, 1952 and died October 30, 2024 at her residence.
The owner of Action Advertising and a member of the McMinnville Lion's Club, she was the daughter of the late Humphrey Davis and Tellie Cora Brady McCormick. She was married to George Louis...
Abygayle Elizabeth Jones
Oct 30, 2024
McMinnville resident and Cook County, IL native Abygayle Elizabeth Jones, age 16, was born May 2, 2008 and died October 30, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
An employee of Fazoli’s and a member of Gath Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Tony and Penny Jones of McMinnville. Abygayle was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Thomas Walden;...
Phillip Lynn Gribble
Oct 29, 2024
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County native Phillip Lynn Gribble, age 87, was born June 2, 1937 and died October 29, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired electrician for Magnetek and a member of Jericho Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Myra Grissom Gribble. In addition to his mother, he was preceded...
Wanda Sharlene "Squirrel" Stillwell
Oct 28, 2024
Wanda Sharlene “Squirrel” Stillwell was born April 14, 1964 and passed peacefully on October 28, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband, Danny Stillwell; mother, Mae Emma Church and sister, Theresa Harrison.
Mrs. Stillwell is survived by son, Jeremy Stillwell; daughter, Ami Hillis; grandsons, Carson, Logan, Bjorn and...
Melanie Anne Scott-Welch
Oct 26, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Melanie Anne Scott-Welch, age 75, was born August 13, 1949 and died October 26, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.
A homemaker and member of First United Methodist Church, she was the daughter of Barbara G. Scott of McMinnville and the late Melvin E. Scott. In addition to her...
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