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McMinnville, TN. Obituaries

Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas

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...

Gold Star Mother Rhonda Sue Brown

Gold Star Mother Rhonda Sue Brown

Sep 25, 2023

Gold Star Mother, Rhonda Sue Brown, age 67, a McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native was born January 3, 1956 and died September 25, 2023 at her residence following and extended illness. 

A retired inspector with Bridgestone and a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late William “PeeWee” and Lucy Davis Reed....

Betty Jo Mayes Walker

Betty Jo Mayes Walker

Sep 25, 2023

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Betty Jo Mayes Walker, age 89, was born September 8, 1934 and died suddenly September 25, 2023 at her residence.           

A retired secretary with Tennessee Department of Human Services and a member of Central Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Mary Pearson Mayes. She was married to...

Jeffery "Jeff" Paul Walker

Jeffery "Jeff" Paul Walker

Sep 24, 2023

Jeffery “Jeff” Paul Walker passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2023. Although arguably the most humble person, he was the center of our universe.  He spent his entire life loving racing – truly loving racing. He spent most of his evenings either working on his racecar or talking to his countless friends about racing. His love of racing was only...

Evelyn Virginia Goff

Evelyn Virginia Goff

Sep 24, 2023

Waldorf, MD resident and previously a resident of McMinnville, TN

Evelyn Virginia Goff, age79, was born on March 2, 1944 in North Tazewell, Tazewell County, VA and died on September 24, 2023 at The Charleston of Waldorf 45 St. Patricks Drive, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland 20603.

Evelyn was of the Baptist faith and although she did not regularly attend church...

Charles Edward Leverett

Charles Edward Leverett

Sep 22, 2023

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Charles Edward Leverett, age 74, was born September 16, 1949 and died September 22, 2023 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.

Mr. Leverett was a nurseryman and the son of the late George and Ada Gertrude Leath Leverett.  He was married to Frankie Mae Hudson Leverett who preceded...

Karen Lynn Payne

Karen Lynn Payne

Sep 18, 2023

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Karen Lynn Payne, age 65, was born March 1, 1958 and died September 18, 2023 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness. A retired computer programmer for NASA and the United States Air Force and Army and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of...

James Marshall Weddington

James Marshall Weddington

Sep 18, 2023

James Marshall Weddington, age 64, a resident and native of McMinnville, TN died September 18, 2023 at his residence following an illness of 5 years. 

He was a retired produce manager from Super Rama Foods of McMinnville and also Aqua Tech. He is the son of the late Matt Weddington of Franklin County and Virginia Lee Evans of McMinnville....

Arlena Mae Stoik

Arlena Mae Stoik

Sep 18, 2023

Arlena Mae Stoik, age 97, a McMinnville, TN resident and Inverness native, passed away surrounded by her loving family Monday, September 18, 2023.

Mrs. Stoik was preceded in death by husband, Robert E. Stoik; parents, Ellen and William Mathews; siblings, Ralph Mathews, Henry “Hank” Mathews, Elzie Mathews, Steven Mathews, Hazel Louise and Inez and daughter, Linda Darlene Chapin.

Survivors include...

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