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McMinnville, TN. Obituaries

Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas

Shirley Pauline Alford McBride

Shirley Pauline Alford McBride

Oct 30, 2023

McMinnville resident and Marshall County, IL native Shirley Pauline Alford McBride, age 82, was born July 11, 1941 and died October 30, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following a brief illness.           

A retired employee of Findlay, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Smith and Bertha Henegar Myers. She was married to Bobby McBride...

Benjamin James Smith

Benjamin James Smith

Oct 26, 2023

Nashville, TN resident and Davidson County, TN native Benjamin James Smith, age 40, was born on June 20, 1983 and died unexpectedly on October 26, 2023 in Lewisburg, TN. 

A HVAC technician and member of the Episcopal Church, he was the son Dorothy “Bee” Bragg Pettersen and father of Bethany Grace Birdwell, both of Nashville, TN. He was preceded...

Ralph Martin

Ralph Martin

Oct 22, 2023

 

Chattanooga, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Ralph Martin, age 71, was born September 2, 1952 and died October 22, 2023 at CHI Memorial Hospital in Hixon, TN following a sudden illness.

A retired assistant district attorney for Hamilton County with a Juris Doctor Degree of Law, he was the son of the late Burcus Milton and Allene...

Anthony Green Adcock

Anthony Green Adcock

Oct 21, 2023

Anthony Green Adcock passed from this life (passed into eternity) Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Troy Regional Medical Center after years of battling cancer.

Graveside services for Mr. Adcock will be held Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. View Cemetery in McMinnville, TN. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Tony was...

Harvey William Dillard

Harvey William Dillard

Oct 20, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and Gary, IN native Harvey William Dillard, age 82, was born June 29, 1941 and died October 20, 2023 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.

A retired line operator with Magnetek, he was the son of the late Marion “Bud” and Doris “Bird” Brace Dillard. In addition to his parents, he...

Steve Mitchell Nunley

Steve Mitchell Nunley

Oct 19, 2023

Steve Mitchell Nunley, 71 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed from this life on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Cedar Hills Retirement Center in Cookeville, Tennessee. Steve was born Sunday, September 21, 1952, in McMinnville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Rice Alfred Nunley and the late Cora "Louise" (Bishop) Nunley. Steve was a loving son, brother, husband, father, Papa,...

Sue Ann Crawford

Sue Ann Crawford

Oct 17, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and Hackensack, N.J. native Sue Ann Crawford, age 70, was born September 28, 1953 and died October 17, 2023 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.

A retired restaurant owner and of the Lutheran faith, she was the daughter of Marjorie Ellsworth of Ohio and the late Richard Ellsworth. In addition to...

Mamie Virginia Blankenship Prater

Mamie Virginia Blankenship Prater

Oct 16, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and DeKalb County (Belk Community) native Mamie Virginia Blankenship Prater, age 91, was born February 29, 1932, a Leap-Year baby, and died October 16, 2023 following a short illness.

A homemaker and member of Keltonburg Church of Christ, Mrs. Prater was also the Valedictorian of Dekalb County High School Class of 1950. She was married to the...

Merrilyn Rose Pegg

Merrilyn Rose Pegg

Oct 15, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and Logan County, KY native Merrilyn Rose Pegg, age 74, was born June 25, 1949 and died October 15, 2023 at her daughter's residence following an extended illness. A retired home health LPN and a member of the Catholic Church, she was married to Douglas Arvel “Skip” Pegg in 1972, who preceded her in death on April...

Duane Douglas Rondolet

Duane Douglas Rondolet

Oct 14, 2023

McMinnville resident and Davidson County native Duane Douglas Rondolet, age 69, was born October 13, 1954 and passed from his earthly home on October 14, 2023 following an extended illness. He was retired from Bridgestone Americas.

Duane was an avid fan of racing, enjoying NASCAR and drag racing. He loved building race cars and racing at dirt tracks. He loved...

Joshua William Baxter

Joshua William Baxter

Oct 14, 2023

Manchester, TN resident and CoCo Solo, Panama native Joshua William Baxter, age 45, was born November 21, 1978 and died suddenly October 14, 2023 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. 

A United States Army veteran, he was the son of Sharon Baxter of New York and the late Glen William Baxter. He was married to Melissa Gail Baxter...

James William Sullivan, Sr.

James William Sullivan, Sr.

Oct 11, 2023

Spencer, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native James William Sullivan, Sr., age 89, was born August 27, 1934 and died October 11, 2023 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville following an extended illness. A retired employee of Carrier Corporation and a member of Harmony Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Clyde and Hassie Yates Sullivan....

Donald Ray Gann

Donald Ray Gann

Oct 9, 2023

McMinnville resident and Franklin, KY native Donald Ray Gann, age 86, was born July 26, 1937 and died October 9, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. A veteran of the United States Army, retired landscaper and a member of Rolling Acres Brethren in Christ Church, he was the son of the late Lawson Henry and Maurine Huffines Gann....

Linda Sue Brooks

Linda Sue Brooks

Oct 7, 2023

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Linda Sue Brooks, age 73, was born December 31, 1949 and died October 7, 2023 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness. A homemaker and of the Christian faith, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Billie Sue Smartt. She was married to Jimmy Brooks who preceded her in death...

Steve Jennings

Steve Jennings

Oct 6, 2023

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Steve Jennings, age 72, was born February 21, 1951 and died October 6, 2023 at his residence following a brief illness.           

The owner of J and W Nursery, he was the son of the late Burger and Delphia Jennings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Johnny Jennings;...

Virginia Mae Glimps

Virginia Mae Glimps

Oct 4, 2023

Virginia Mae Glimps was born on June 21, 1936 in McMinnville, TN. She was the oldest child of three siblings. At the age of 5 Virginia moved to Inkster, Michigan and graduated from Inkster High School in 1955. She pursued her career as a Nursing Attendant at the Northville Mental Hospital in Northville Michigan.

Ms. Jennie Mae retired from the...

Lonnie Lavern "Pete" Stotts

Lonnie Lavern "Pete" Stotts

Oct 2, 2023

Viola, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Lonnie Lavern “Pete” Stotts, age 89, was born May 31, 1934 and died October 2, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. 

Mr. Stotts was a graduate of the old McMinnville Mechanic School near the fairgrounds in 1964. He was a mechanic by trade and later in life worked on...

Brandy Nichole King

Brandy Nichole King

Oct 1, 2023

McMinnville resident and Dekalb County, TN native Brandy Nichole King, age 42, was born January 2, 1981 and died suddenly October 1, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville.            

A retired waitress and cook and member of the Baptist church, she was the daughter of Phillip and Tina Jones of Rock Island, TN. She was preceded in...

Bobby Dean Brown

Bobby Dean Brown

Sep 28, 2023

Morrison, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Bobby Dean Brown, age 72, was born September 23, 1951 and died September 28, 2023 at Unity Medical Center in Manchester, TN following an extended illness.

A retired maintenance supervisor with Burroughs-Ross-Colville Company and a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Harold and Carrie Bouldin Brown....

Brenda Jane Turner Basham

Brenda Jane Turner Basham

Sep 26, 2023

Morrison, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Brenda Jane Turner Basham, age 68, was born March 14, 1955 and died September 26, 2023 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.

A homemaker and member of Forest Park Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Bud and Georgia Ogle Turner. She was married...

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