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McMinnville, TN. Obituaries

Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas

Janice Evelyn Prater Coleman

Janice Evelyn Prater Coleman

Feb 16, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Janice Evelyn Prater Coleman, age 66, was born October 6, 1956 and died February 16, 2023 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN following a brief illness.           

A retired factory worker and a member of Ivy Bluff Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late George and Laura Gentry...

Anthony Wayne Sinks

Anthony Wayne Sinks

Feb 15, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Anthony Wayne Sinks, age 69, was born May 22, 1953 and died February 15, 2023.           

Wayne impacted many lives within the community with his sense of humor, caring heart for others and helping hands to those in need.  He treasured his family, mostly adored his beautiful wife and his grandkids were...

Vernon Douglas "Chigger" Parker

Vernon Douglas "Chigger" Parker

Feb 12, 2023

Morrison, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Vernon Douglas “Chigger” Parker, age 80, was born October 11, 1942 and died February 12, 2023 at his residence following a short illness.           

A retired employee of Batesville Casket Company, 23-year employee of Century Electric and member of Morrison Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Alvin CeeYork...

Morris Young

Morris Young

Feb 12, 2023

Rock Island, TN resident and Dekalb County, TN native Morris Young, age 84, was born April 23, 1938 and died February 12, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.           

A Vietnam veteran of the United States Army, former supervisor with Martin Crating and member of Pleasant Cove Church of Christ, he was...

James Olen Smith

James Olen Smith

Feb 9, 2023

Rock Island, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native James Olen  Smith, age 80, was born September 23, 1942 and died February 9, 2023 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.           

A Vietnam veteran of the United States Army, retired employee of the Carrier Corp. and a member of the Baptist church, he...

Beverley Jean Hertwig

Beverley Jean Hertwig

Feb 8, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Beverley Jean Hertwig, age 81, was born March 23, 1941 and died February 8, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.          

She was a member of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir.   After retiring from a long career in...

Paula Denise Lentz

Paula Denise Lentz

Feb 8, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Paula Denise Lentz, age 70, was born October 25, 1952 and died February 8, 2023 at her residence following a 5 month illness.           

A retired employee of The Outdoor Shop and Lentz Nursery, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia Pauline Gillis Stiles, Jr. She was married to...

Franklin Standifer

Franklin Standifer

Feb 7, 2023

Franklin Standifer, 89, of Aiken, South Carolina passed away February 7, 2023.  He was born September 20, 1933 in Tennessee.  He attended Irving College High School in McMinnville, TN then graduated from the University of Tennessee and went on to receive an M.B.A from the University of Michigan.  He spent a career as a true patriot in the service of...

Edna Hillis Ledbetter

Edna Hillis Ledbetter

Feb 5, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Edna Hillis Ledbetter, age 78, was born September 6, 1944 and died suddenly February 5, 2023 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN.           

A former employee of Formfit Rogers, Lyons Apparel and A.O. Smith and a member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Frank Cheatham...

Donald William Caldwell

Donald William Caldwell

Feb 1, 2023

Rock Island, TN resident and Quincy, Illinois native Donald William Caldwell, age 79, was born August 17, 1943 and died February 1, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.           

Mr. Caldwell was a Vietnam veteran of the United States Air Force, attended Campaign Church of God, a member of the Gideons International for 15 years and was a...

Kelly Walton Marlowe, Jr.

Kelly Walton Marlowe, Jr.

Jan 31, 2023

Kelly Walton Marlowe, Jr., age 84, was born May 1, 1938 and died January 31, 2023 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN following a brief illness.           

He was the son of the late Kelly Walton Marlow, Sr. and Liza Hillis Wells.  He was married to Gwen Marlowe on January 4, 1970 who preceded him in death on...

James Phillip Caldwell

James Phillip Caldwell

Jan 30, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and Milwaukee, WI native James Phillip Caldwell, age 61, was born June 11, 1961 and died suddenly January 30, 2023 at Ascension St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital in Dekalb County, TN.           

An assembly worker for Star Manufacturer, he was the son of the late, Eugene and Willie Ruth Elliott Caldwell. In addition to his parents, he was...

Sherry Davis Hallum

Sherry Davis Hallum

Jan 30, 2023

Morrison, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Sherry Davis Hallum, age 68, was born January 28, 1955 and died suddenly, January 30, 2023 at her residence.          

A sales associate with Great Western Bag Company and a member of Morrison Church of Christ, she was the daughter of Mary Ruth Davis of Morrison, TN and the late John Paul...

Wade Kendall Sparkman

Wade Kendall Sparkman

Jan 29, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Wade Kendall Sparkman, was born on September 7, 1946 and passed away at his home on January 29, 2023 following an extended illness.

He was preceded in death by parents, Charlie Ryan and Gladys Hazel Montandon Sparkman; grandparents, James Monroe and Nancy Ann Chambers Sparkman and Royal Lee and Bertie Louella Romans...

Rebecca Sue Surles

Rebecca Sue Surles

Jan 28, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and Old Hickory, TN native Rebecca "Becky" Sue Surles, age 83, was born January 25, 1940 (the day the lake froze over) and died January 28, 2023 at home, surrounded by her loved ones, following an extended illness.

A retired employee of Procon Products in Murfreesboro, TN and a member of Westwood Church of Christ, she was...

Robin Lynne Crouch Emigh

Robin Lynne Crouch Emigh

Jan 27, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Robin Lynne Crouch Emigh, age 39, was born May 3, 1983 and died suddenly January 27, 2023.            

A nurse and member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Donna Mears of McMinnville, TN and the late Gerald Crouch and late Aubrey Mears. In addition to her parents, she was...

Barbara Ann Wolfe

Barbara Ann Wolfe

Jan 27, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Barbara Ann Wolfe, age 84, was born December 11, 1938 and died January 27, 2023 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville following an extended illness.           

A retired employee of Flow Honda in Winston-Salem, NC and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Ted and Grace...

Laura Louise Maggart Burton Buck

Laura Louise Maggart Burton Buck

Jan 25, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and Dekalb County, TN native Laura Louise Maggart Burton Buck, age 93, was born June 8, 1929 and died January 25, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN following an extended illness.           

Louise was a retired switch board operator with Powermatic and a longtime member of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she was also...

Pamela Ann Young

Pamela Ann Young

Jan 24, 2023

Holly Springs, MS resident and Lima, OH native Pamela Ann Young, age 59, was born February 6, 1963 and died January 24, 2023 at Holly Springs Health and Rehab Center in Holly Springs, MS following an extended illness.           

A homemaker and of the Baptist faith, she was the daughter of Elaine McBride of McMinnville, TN and the late, Patrick...

Teresa Frances Bennett

Teresa Frances Bennett

Jan 23, 2023

McMinnville, TN resident and Spencer, TN native Teresa Frances Bennett, age 69, was born September 4, 1953 and died January 23, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following an extended illness.           

A member of the Baptist church, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Lola Mae Yates Blanton. She was married to Kenneth Bennett...

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