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McMinnville, TN. Obituaries

Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas

Cecilia Wade

Cecilia Wade

Aug 13, 2024

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Cecilia Wade, age 65, was born February 23, 1959 and died August 13, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville following an extended illness.

A former employee of Raintree Manor and Federal Mogul and member of Brown's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Tommie Ford Brown of McMinnville and...

Anna Mai (Aunt Ann) Powell

Anna Mai (Aunt Ann) Powell

Aug 12, 2024

Mrs. Anna Mai (Aunt Ann) Powell, age 87, entered into eternal rest with the Lord on Monday, Aug 12 at Willow Acres in Riceville, TN. A native and long-time resident of Campaign, TN, Ann was the daughter of the late Ezra and Mary Elizabeth “Mollie” (McBride) Hayes. She was a retired seamstress with Levi’s, in Campaign, and AquaTech in McMinnville.

Ann...

John William Dodson

John William Dodson

Aug 12, 2024

McMinnville, TN resident and St. Augustine, FL native, John William Dodson, age 65, was born April 27, 1959 and died August 12, 2024 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following an extended illness.

A former employee with Mid TN Building Supply, he was the son of the late Eugene and Mary Ruth Simmons Rigsby. In addition to his parents, he was...

Sue Dybdal "Granny Sue"

Sue Dybdal "Granny Sue"

Aug 12, 2024

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native, Sue Dybdal "Granny Sue", age 85, was born April 30, 1939 and died August 12, 2024 at her residence following a brief illness. 

A retired secretary with John L. Cartwright Nursery and member of McMinnville Church of God, she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Emma Kesey Scott. In addition to her...

Katheryn Elnora Basham

Katheryn Elnora Basham

Aug 12, 2024

McMinnville, TN resident and Allegan, MI native Katheryn Elnora Basham, age 85, was born January 18, 1939 and died August 12, 2024 in NHC McMinnville following a brief illness.

A retired employee of NHC Healthcare, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Margaret Dennison Gipe. She was married September 20, 1958 to Thomas Paul Basham who preceded her in...

Lila Faith Harper Terry

Lila Faith Harper Terry

Aug 11, 2024

McMinnville, TN resident and Painesville, OH native Lila Faith Harper Terry, age 71, was born October 13, 1952 and died August 11, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville following an extended illness.

A retired LPN with NHC Healthcare and member of Gath Baptist Church, she was the daughter of George "Jim" Harper of McMinnville and the late Charlotte...

John Winston Lance

John Winston Lance

Aug 9, 2024

Scottsville, VA resident and Warren County, TN native John Winston Lance, age 87, was born December 23, 1936 and died August 9, 2024 at The Heritage Inn Assisted Living Facility in Charlottesville, VA following a brief illness.

A United States Air Force veteran and member of Great Falls Church of Christ in Great Falls, VA, he was the son of the...

Willie Mae Tittsworth Brown

Willie Mae Tittsworth Brown

Aug 8, 2024

Warren County, TN resident and native Willie Mae Tittsworth Brown, age 83, was born April 3, 1941 and died August 8, 2024 in St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following an extended illness.

A retired employee of Cato Corporation and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Gertrude Griffith Tittsworth. She was a life-long Atlanta...

Barbara Jo Mayfield Clark

Barbara Jo Mayfield Clark

Aug 8, 2024

Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County native Barbara Jo Mayfield Clark, age 76, was born September 11, 1947 and died August 8, 2024 in Cookeville Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. 

A retired employee of Yorozu and member of New Union Church, she was the daughter of the late Carl Joseph and Dessie Youngblood Mayfield. In addition to her...

Ruth Lee Jones Patterson

Ruth Lee Jones Patterson

Aug 8, 2024

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Ruth Lee Jones Patterson, age 87, was born March 24, 1937 and died August 8, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness.

A homemaker and member of Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Wesley Brown and Maudie Earleen Jaco Jones. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Timothy Ralph Collins

Timothy Ralph Collins

Aug 7, 2024

Viola, TN resident and Michigan native Timothy Ralph Collins, age 63, was born March 4, 1961 and died August 7, 2024 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following an extended illness. 

A United States Marine Corps veteran and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late William Henry and Christy Norman Collins. In addition...

Ricky Wayne "Pa-Daddy" Elrod

Ricky Wayne "Pa-Daddy" Elrod

Aug 4, 2024

Ricky Wayne Elrod, age 61, was born September 17, 1962 in Warren County, TN and passed away at home peacefully on August 4, 2024 after a short illness.

He was the son of the late J.C. Elrod and Merkie Elrod of McMinnville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, James "Jimmy" Elrod and Ronnie Elrod of...

Sara Jean Holt Cantrell

Sara Jean Holt Cantrell

Aug 4, 2024

Dibrell Community resident and Warren County native Sara Jean Holt Cantrell, age 82, was born September 18, 1941 and died August 4, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness.  

A retired cafeteria manager with Dibrell Elementary School and member of Bluff Springs Church of Christ, she attended Arlington and Berea Churches of Christ.  She was the daughter of the...

Brenda Kaye Greene Gribble

Brenda Kaye Greene Gribble

Aug 3, 2024

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Brenda Kaye Greene Gribble, age 68, was born April 9, 1956 and died August 3, 2024 at NHC Healthcare Sparta following an extended illness.

A homemaker and member of Dibrell Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Earl Ray and Ethel Boren Greene. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Patricia Gail Taylor

Patricia Gail Taylor

Jul 30, 2024

McMinnville, TN resident and native Patricia Gail Taylor, age 63, was born October 29, 1960 and died July 30, 2024 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. 

A retired manager of Hardees and member of McMinnville Primitive Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Walter Wood Young and Loretta Bounds Young. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Annie Sue Reed

Annie Sue Reed

Jul 28, 2024

Annie Sue Reed, 93, the daughter of the late Robert Newton and Louise Reed passed peacefully from this life to join her loved ones in paradise on Sunday, July 28, 2024. 

She was a member of the Church of Christ at Central and Smyrna Church of Christ. She was a retired registered nurse and a much-loved sister and aunt. In addition...

Deborah Fox Bickford

Deborah Fox Bickford

Jul 28, 2024

LaVergne, TN resident and Oneida, KY native Deborah Fox Bickford, age 65, was born December 4, 1958 and passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 28, 2024. 

Deborah was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Liddie Dean Caudill Fox and sister, Judy Hill.

She was married August 12, 1997 to Darrell Bickford of LaVergne who survives. In addition to...

Fred Rigsby, Jr.

Fred Rigsby, Jr.

Jul 24, 2024

Fred Rigsby, Jr. of the Rocky River Community, age 94, was born May 23, 1930 and died July 24, 2024 at his residence following a brief illness. 

A farmer and member of Mt. Elim Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Fred and Hallie Pack Rigsby. He was married to Mary Rogers Rigsby on September 17, 1949 who preceded...

Jimmy Ray Scott

Jimmy Ray Scott

Jul 23, 2024

McMinnville, TN resident and native Jimmy Ray Scott, age 71, was born October 25, 1952 and died July 23, 2024 at his residence following a brief illness. 

The retired owner of Jim's Floor Covering and a member of the Baptist church, he was the son of the late Clarence "Buster" and Ida Lucille Nunley Scott. In addition to his parents, he...

Glenda Darlene Foutch O'Leary

Glenda Darlene Foutch O'Leary

Jul 23, 2024

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Glenda Darlene Foutch O’Leary, age 66, was born June 11, 1958 and died July 23, 2024 at her residence following a brief illness. 

An entrepreneur and member of the Baptist church, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Helen Foutch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Lisa...

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