Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Betty Sue Brown
Jun 6, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Cannon County, TN native Betty Sue Brown, age 80, was born November 17, 1942 and died June 6, 2023.
A homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Alvia H. and Florene Locke Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Helen Brown,...
Wayne Tubb
Jun 2, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Wayne Tubb, age 84, was born May 2, 1939 and died June 2, 2023 at his residence following a brief illness.
A former employee of McMinnville Garment Factory, owner of Newtown Skating Rink and member of Bethany Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Johnny Dillon and Beatrice...
Earl Holt Harper
Jun 1, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Earl Holt Harper, age 86, was born April 17, 1937 and died June 1, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN following a sudden illness.
A retired employee of Carrier Corp. and a nursery worker, he was the son of the late George Harrison and Lorene Holt Harper. He was married...
Michael Wilson "Mikie" Hillis
May 30, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Rutherford County, TN native Michael Wilson “Mikie” Hillis, age 56, was born May 27, 1967 and died May 30, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.
A dump truck driver with Hillis Group and recently baptized into Christ, he was the son of Gerald W. Hillis of McMinnville, TN and the late Eula Lockhart Tinsley....
Jennie Adell Briggs
May 29, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Detroit, MI native Jennie Adell Briggs, age 89, was born November 25, 1933 and died May 29, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of the late Preston and Iva May Brown Truax. She was married to Duane B. Briggs, who preceded her in death on September 27, 1997....
Denise Cartwright Patterson
May 26, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Knoxville, TN native Denise Cartwright Patterson, age 71, was born April 2, 1952 and died May 26, 2023 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
A homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Carl Kenneth and Betty Jane Cartwright, Sr. She was married to Rodney Patterson of...
Barbara Jane Matthews Ross
May 26, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Jacksonville, IL native Barbara Jane Matthews Ross, age 68, was born May 5, 1955 and died May 26, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN following a brief illness.
A retired employee of Oster Corporation, she was the daughter of the late Harold L. and Louise S. Woodland Matthews. She was married to James Richard Ross...
Linda Carol Mathews
May 24, 2023
Auburntown, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Linda Carol Mathews, age 76, was born December 6, 1946 and died May 24, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.
A housewife and a member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Charles Rayford and Edna Gustov Wilson Farless, Jr. She was married to Larry G....
Gary Frank Powell
May 23, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Gary Frank Powell, age 71, was born April 1, 1952 and died May 23, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired forklift driver with Yorozu, he was the son of the late Frank Warner and Dorothy Lucille Mullican Powell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
N.B. Stiles
May 22, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Nicholas Brodie “N.B.” Stiles, age 91, was born November 25, 1931 and died May 22, 2023 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired welder with Carrier Corp., member of Arlington Church of Christ and graduate of Central High School in 1950, he was the son of the...
Thomas Harold Miller
May 20, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and LaCrosse, WI native Thomas Harold Miller, age 73, was born August 3, 1949 and died suddenly surrounded by family on May 20, 2023 at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN.
Thomas, also known as “Tom” or “Tommy”, was a retired specialist of 35 years for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. Thomas enjoyed being outside...
Homer Ray Roberts
May 15, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Sparta, TN native Homer Ray Roberts, age 78, was born February 12, 1945 and died May 15, 2023 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following a brief illness.
A veteran of the United States Army and Tennessee Army National Guard and retired meat clerk with Kroger, he was the son of the late Homer...
Chester Ray Dove
May 15, 2023
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Chester Ray Dove, age 79, was born March 30, 1944 and died May 15, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.
A carpenter, he was the son of the late Ray and Mary McGee Dove. He was married to Linda Dove who preceded him in death. In addition to...
Glynn Thomas Beaty
May 15, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Glynn Thomas Beaty, age 83, was born July 8, 1939 and died May 15, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. A retired employee of Powermatic, he was the son of the late Glen and Hazel Cagle Beaty. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers,...
Samuel Edward Hitchcock
May 14, 2023
Van Buren County resident Samuel Edward Hitchcock, age 86, passed away surrounded by his family at his residence on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Mr. Hitchcock was a long-time member of McMinnville Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Haskel and Hassie Hitchcock, brother Tillman Powell Hitchcock, and sister Shelby Jean Hitchcock Bracey.
Samuel is survived by...
Raulston Wayne Tittsworth
May 13, 2023
Raulston Wayne Tittsworth, 72, of Hermitage, TN, passed away May 13, 2023. He was born October 22, 1950 in McMinnville, TN, to parents, Frank and Loretta Tittsworth.
Wayne served in the Army of the United States of America for many years. Following his time in the armed forces, he worked as a secretary at the Clover Bottom Developmental Center...
Deborah Ann Dupuy
May 13, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Deborah Ann Dupuy, age 71, was born August 17, 1951 and died suddenly on May 13, 2023 at her residence.
A retired seamstress, she was the daughter of the late James Buchanon and Lovina Pauline Bouldin Huntley. She was married to Bruce Dupuy who preceded her in death. In addition to...
Aubrey D. "PaPa" Green
May 13, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Aubrey D. “PaPa” Green, age 92, was born September 21, 1930 and died May 13, 2023 at his residence following a short illness.
Aubrey was a TSGT with the US Air Force with 19 years of service, retiring in 1972. His duties included being a Photo Technician, Aerial Film Processor and Base...
Peggy Ann Fults
May 12, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native, Peggy Ann Fults, age 73, was born April 22, 1950 and died May 12, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
A member of Bonner Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Della Myers Basham. In addition to her...
Bradley David McGregor
May 12, 2023
Morrison, TN resident and Murfreeboro, TN native Bradley David McGregor, age 48, was born August 17, 1974 and died May 12, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.
A nurseryman with McGregor Nursery, he was the son of the late David Carl and Nancy Evelyn Womack McGregor.
Mr. McGregor was married to Rodel Balguma of Morrison, TN on...
