Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Joey A. Jacobs
Jan 14, 2023
Brentwood, TN resident and Warren County, TN native, Joey A. Jacobs, age 69, was born June 30, 1953 and died January 14, 2023 at Alive Hospice of Nashville, TN following an extended illness.
A retired entrepreneur and CEO in healthcare and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late, Carl Douglas Jacobs, Sr....
Martha Alice Morton Smartt
Jan 14, 2023
Martha Alice Morton Smartt was born July 27, 1929, in Manchester and died January 14, 2023, at the Webb House Retirement Center after a short illness.
She was the daughter of George Bowlin and Frances Sullivan Morton. Martha grew up in Manchester and was a 1947 graduate of Manchester Central High School. She attended the University of Tennessee and was...
Jimmy Lee Todd
Jan 14, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Jimmy Lee Todd, age 71, was born December 30, 1951 and died January 14, 2023 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN following a sudden illness.
The owner of Todd’s Repair and Todd’s Security and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Elmer...
Lindon Ralph Pack
Jan 12, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Lindon Ralph Pack, age 90, was born April 15, 1932 and died January 12, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired self-employed mechanic and of the Baptist faith, he was the son of the late Larkin Hartwell and Willie Pettigo Pack. He was married to Gladys Jones who...
Wayne Leroy Markum
Jan 12, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Sequatchie County, TN native Wayne Leroy Markum, age 77, was born October 17, 1945 and died January 12, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
A Vietnam veteran of the United States Army, owner of Guaranteed Gutter and Siding and member of Warren Masonic Lodge #125 F and...
Douglas Nelson West
Jan 11, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Douglas Nelson West, age 68, was born February 28, 1954 and died suddenly January 11, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN.
A retired machinist with Cumberland Machine Company and a member of McMinnville Primitive Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Toy and Lora Young...
Masel Lou Bishop
Jan 9, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Masel Lou Bishop, age 61, was born July 25, 1961 and died January 9, 2023 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN following an extended illness.
A custodian with Centertown Elementary School, she was the daughter of the late Norman Junior Hayes and Kate Roach Hayes. In addition to her...
Ray Edward Bilyeu
Jan 9, 2023
Ray Edward Bilyeu, age 67, was born March 22 in Overton County, TN and passed away suddenly January 9, 2023 at his home in Bradenton, FL. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Carolyn Bilyeu and two sons, Matthew Ray Bilyeu and Thomas Edward Bilyeu.
Mr. Bilyeu is preceded in death by mother and father, Helen and Claude...
Johnny Clarence "J.C." Womack
Jan 9, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native, Johnny Clarence "J.C." Womack, age 95, was born April 8, 1927 and died January 9, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following a brief illness.
A WWII veteran of the United States Army, retired employee of General Motors and a member of Highland Church of Christ, he...
Etta Elaine Hudson Hoover
Jan 7, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Etta Elaine Hudson Hoover, 69, was born November 24, 1953 and died January 7, 2023 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN following an extended illness.
First and foremost, she was a Christian and a member of the Church of Christ at Bybee Branch. She was part owner in RLH Farms,...
Jennifer Michelle Solomon Hillis
Jan 5, 2023
Van Buren County, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Jennifer Michelle Solomon Hillis, age 48, was born August 2, 1974 and died January 5, 2023 unexpectedly at her residence.
A homemaker and of the Baptist faith, she was the daughter of Michael Solomon of Spencer, TN and Paula Wright of Rock Island, TN.
Ms. Hillis is survived...
Lady Dorothy Tracy Wilson
Jan 4, 2023
Rock Island, TN resident and Washington, D.C. native Lady Dorothy Tracy Wilson, age 76, was born May 27, 1946 and died January 4, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following a sudden illness.
A retired director of nursing with Alvin C. York Veterans Administration Medical Center in Murfreesboro, TN and a member of the Church...
Willard Donald Jennings
Jan 4, 2023
Smithville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Willard Donald Jennings, age 74, was born March 22, 1948 and died January 4, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Powermatic and member of the Church of God of Prophecy, he was the son of the late Ellen Cantrell Howell. He was married to Ella...
Glenda Diann Scott
Jan 4, 2023
Hermitage, TN resident and Dekalb County, TN native Glenda Diann Scott, age 73, was born July 31, 1949 and died January 4, 2023 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN following a brief illness.
A retired employee of Kloeckner Metals and of the Church of Christ faith, she was the daughter of the late Kelly and Velma Green...
Morris Kent Clendenon
Jan 3, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Morris Kent Clendenon, age 67, was born March 17, 1955 and died January 3, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following a sudden illness.
An employee of Kubota of McMinnville, he was the son of the late “Dib” and Mary Sue McBride Clendenon. In addition to his...
Billy Ray Fox
Jan 2, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Billy Ray Fox, age 64, was born October 9, 1958 and died January 2, 2023 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN following an extended illness.
A paint and body technician for McMinnville Garage, an employee for Tennsmith, Inc. and a member of Leoni Church of Christ, he was the...
Katie Lou Thomas
Jan 1, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Limestone County, AL native Katie Lou Thomas, age 93, was born March 24, 1929 and died January 1, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker, former CNA with Warren Regional Hospital and of the Baptist faith, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Nannie Turner Collins. She was married to...
Ammon Oley Buckner
Dec 31, 2022
McMinnville resident and Putnam County, TN native Ammon Oley Buckner, age 92, was born March 13, 1930 and died December 31, 2022 at Manchester Health and Rehabilitation in Manchester, TN following a sudden illness.
A retired employee of National Tea Co., private pilot and flight instructor who loved to fly and member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...
Floyd Michael Freeman
Dec 29, 2022
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Floyd Michael Freeman, age 65, was born September 23, 1957 and died December 29, 2022 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following a sudden illness.
An employee of Larry Walker Nursery, he was the son of the late Floyd Edward “Bear” Freeman and Mildred Ruth Scott Freeman. In...
Barbara Lilian Gwynn
Dec 27, 2022
Murfreesboro, TN resident and Folkstone, Kent, England native, Barbara Lilian Gwynn, age 88, was born March 3, 1934 and died December 27, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of the late William Maltman and Lilian Kate Youell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Bernard William Youell.
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