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Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Myrtle Frances Hawkins
Mar 9, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Myrtle Frances Hawkins, age 86, was born May 8, 1938 and died March 9, 2025 at her daughters residence following a brief illness.
A retired employee of A.O. Smith and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Rayburn and Frances Ogles Priest. She was married to Lee Hawkins...
Walter Samuel "Sammy" Chapman
Mar 8, 2025
McMinnville resident and Bessemer, AL native Walter Samuel “Sammy” Chapman, age 77, was born November 17, 1947 and died March 8, 2025 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.
A former employee with the State of Florida and retired employee of Magnetek, he was the son of the late, Billy and Doris Booth Chapman. In addition to his...
Mary Ann Carr
Mar 8, 2025
Nashville, TN resident and McMinnville native Mary Ann Carr, age 72, was born June 18, 1952 and died March 8, 2025 at Creekside Health and Rehabilitation in Madison, TN following an extended illness.
A retired employee with the State of Tennessee and a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, she was the daughter of the late Ruben and Beulah Jones...
Chris L. Owens
Mar 8, 2025
Morrison, TN resident and Crittenden, KY native Chris L. Owens, age 63, was born July 29, 1961 and died March 8, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
An Iraqi Desert Storm veteran with the United States Army and defense contractor for the Department of Energy, he was the son of Robert Owens and the...
Roger Allen Franklin
Mar 7, 2025
Roger Allen Franklin passed away in the early hours of March 7, 2025 after a long and arduous recovery from a tractor accident. He was 89. He was known by those who loved him as Daddy, Grandpa, GGpa and Mr. Roger. Roger is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruth E. Franklin, two children, Shelley Lopez (Mike) and Lori...
Phyllis Elaine Fowler Taylor "Mama Phyl"
Mar 5, 2025
Phyl Taylor, 76, passed peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on March 5, 2025.
She was a dedicated wife, educator, and mother to all, hence everyone calling her "Mama Phyl". She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church of McMinnville.
Phyl was born to Leeodus and Lorene Fowler on May 24, 1948 in Cookeville, TN and lived there through...
Bobby Lee Cooper
Mar 5, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Bobby Lee Cooper, age 69, was born August 30, 1955 and died March 5, 2025 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.
A retired employee of McMinnville Manufacturing and member of the Baptist church, he was the son of the late Elmer Lee and Earlene Joyce Burks Cooper. In addition to his...
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Womack
Mar 5, 2025
Lifelong McMinnville resident and Warren County native Franklin Delano Roosevelt Womack, age 84, was born May 19, 1940 and died March 5, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired employee of BRC and Boyd Nursery and member of Hiawassee Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Ernest and Lucille Smith Womack. In addition...
Bobby Dewayne Dishman
Mar 4, 2025
McMinnville resident and native Bobby Dewayne Dishman, age 62, was born December 6, 1962 and died March 4, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Tenac and member of the Baptist church, he was the son of the late Bobby and Mary Ruth Simmons Dishman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Ronnie Lee Young
Mar 3, 2025
McMinnville resident and Davidson County native Ronnie Lee Young, age 78, was born January 19, 1947 and died March 3, 2025 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following an extended illness.
A United States Air Force veteran and retired employee with Carrier Corporation, he was the son of the late Robert and Ruby Vaughn Young. In addition to his parents, he...
Aaron Lowayne "Tinker" Harbin
Mar 2, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and native Aaron Lowayne “Tinker” Harbin, age 67, was born July 24, 1957 and died March 2, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee with Sparkman Electric, he was the son of Carolyn Williams of McMinnville and the late Melvin B. Harbin.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by children, Misty Harbin of...
Sandra Sue "Sudie" Green
Mar 1, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Sandra Sue “Sudie” Green, age 82, was born October 10, 1942 and died March 1, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
The retired secretary for Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a member of Smyrna Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Theron D. and Georgia Barnes Killian. She was married...
Daisy Junetta Gilbert
Feb 25, 2025
McMinnville resident and Pikeville, TN native Daisy Junetta Gilbert, age 77, was born April 22, 1947 and died February 25, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.
She was a retired employee of Oster Corporation and member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by foster parents, Gaines and Lola Evans; husband, Billy Howard...
Sandra Georgette Roach
Feb 25, 2025
Tullahoma, TN resident and Detroit, MI native Sandra Georgette Cutts Roach, age 75, was born July 18, 1949 and died February 25, 2025 at her sister’s residence in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A former employee of Magnetek, former co-owner of Northside Market and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late George Walter and...
Waymon Henderson Hale
Feb 25, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Waymon Henderson Hale, age 71, was born June 17, 1953 and died February 25, 2025 at Webb House Retirement Center following an extended illness.
He was the owner of Waymon Hale Construction Company and son of the late George and Katherine Douglas Hale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by foster...
Roy Anthony Wayne "Tony" Moore
Feb 25, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and native Roy Anthony Wayne “Tony” Moore, age 78, was born February 15, 1947 and died February 25, 2025 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following an extended illness.
He was the retired owner and operator of Warren Custom Insulation, member of the Church of God and son of the late Walter Preston and Ellie Irene Hennessee Moore,...
Judy Diane Payne
Feb 24, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident Indianapolis, IN native Judy Diane Payne, age 70, was born March 9, 1954 and died February 24, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness due to Covid since 2022.
She was the retired owner and operator of Loveable Pets and member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ. Ms. Payne was affectionately known as the dog lady. She...
Thomas Fredrick Wood
Feb 23, 2025
Thomas Frederick Wood, 71, of McMinnville, Tennessee, passed away on February 23, 2025, following a sudden illness. Born on August 28, 1953, Thomas was a man defined by strength, integrity, and unwavering dedication to his faith, family, and the great outdoors.
Tom married the love of his life, Betty Virginia Hardcastle, on March 28, 1980. Together, they built a life rooted...
Jane Roehl Bragg
Feb 23, 2025
Jane Roehl Bragg, age 95, of McMinnville, TN died February 23, 2025. She was born in Knoxville, TN on July 5, 1929, to Jay Alexander Roehl and Dorothy Beeman Roehl. She was a graduate of National Cathedral School, Washington, D.C. in 1947 and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She was an active member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She...
Thomas Chandler
Feb 21, 2025
Mr. Thomas Chandler, age 79 of McMinnville, TN, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center surrounded by his adoring family.
Mr. Chandler was born September 9, 1945 in Warren County, TN to parents, Conard and Hazel Simmons Chandler of Doyle who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by nephew, Greg Turner and niece,...
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