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McMinnville, TN. Obituaries

Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas

Marvin Doyle Monroe

Marvin Doyle Monroe

Jan 28, 2025

Marvin Doyle Monroe passed away on January 28th, 2025. His wishes were to be cremated. A private service will be held on the family farm, including a 21-gun-salute — an homage to Doyle’s honorable service as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps, in which he was so proud to have served. 

 He leaves behind his sister, Earline Monroe Hicks,...

Jimmy Lane Young, Jr.

Jimmy Lane Young, Jr.

Jan 28, 2025

McMinnville, TN resident and Smithville, TN native Jimmy Lane Young, Jr., age 56, was born August 10, 1968 and died January 28, 2025 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital.

A former security officer and truck driver, he was the son of Georgie Holder Young of McMinnville and the late Jimmy Lane Young, Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded...

Dawson Campbell

Dawson Campbell

Jan 28, 2025

Morrison, TN resident and Warren County native Dawson Campbell, age 87, was born March 13, 1937 and died January 28, 2025 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.

A veteran of the TN Army National Guard and a teacher with Vo-Tech, he worked in maintenance at MTSU. He was an elder at Morrison Church of Christ and the...

Linda Grace Lewis

Linda Grace Lewis

Jan 28, 2025

Smithville, TN resident and Warren County native Linda Grace Lewis, age 63, was born September 2, 1961 and died January 28, 2025 at St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital following a sudden illness.

A member of the Church of Jesus Christ, she was the daughter of the late Dudley General and Vera Juanita Carrick Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Debra Lois Tate

Debra Lois Tate

Jan 28, 2025

McMinnville resident and Warren County native Debra Lois Tate, age 63, was born June 22, 1961 and died January 28, 2025 at her sons residence following a brief illness. 

A homemaker, crafter, co-owner of B.E.T. Auto and Truck Repair and a member of North Hills Church of God of Prophecy, she was the daughter of the late Bill Eugene and Helen...

Taylor Grace Talbert

Taylor Grace Talbert

Jan 27, 2025

Taylor Grace Talbert, the infant daughter of Jared Talbert and Madden O’Neal of McMinnville was born January 24, 2025 and died suddenly January 27, 2025.

Taylor was preceded in death by great-great-grandmother, Dorothy Scott; great-grandfather, David Lance; great-grandmother, Freddie Lance; great-grandfather, Chester O'Neal and aunt, Samantha Blanton.

In addition to her parents, Taylor Grace is survived by great-grandparents, Brenda Talbert of Morrison,...

Alton Clayton Woodlee

Alton Clayton Woodlee

Jan 27, 2025

Alton Clayton Woodlee, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on January 27, 2025.

A lifelong farmer, he was a foreman at Oster for several years. He was a lifelong member of the Northcutts Cove Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Lemma Smartt Woodlee; sisters, Charles and Lucille Witt, Wallace and Opal Anderson and Reba...

Norma Lynne Pearsall

Norma Lynne Pearsall

Jan 27, 2025

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren, PA native Norma Lynne Pearsall, age 83, was born November 17, 1941 and died January 27, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.

A retired employee of DeZurik, she was the daughter of the late Gaylord and Mildred Griggs Wiltsie. Ms. Pearsall has been a resident of Warren County since 1976. She was an only...

Betty Marie McPherson

Betty Marie McPherson

Jan 25, 2025

McMinnville resident and Bledsoe County, TN native Betty Marie McPherson, age 89, was born July 31, 1935 and died January 25, 2025 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following a sudden illness. 

A retired employee of the Carrier Corporation and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Horace Morrison and Anna Mae Angel...

Patsy Jean Mullican

Patsy Jean Mullican

Jan 24, 2025

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Patsy Jean Mullican, age 85, was born June 1, 1939 and died January 24, 2025 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.

A retired employee of Carrier and member of Westwood Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Glennie and Pauline Sauls Gay. Mrs. Mullican was married October...

Thelma Lucille "Bill" King

Thelma Lucille "Bill" King

Jan 24, 2025

McMinnville resident and Grundy County, TN native Thelma Lucille “Bill” King, age 87, was born September 9, 1937 and died January 24, 2025 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville following an extended illness. 

She was the daughter of the late John R. and Martha K. Smartt King and a member of the Baptist church. 

“Bill” is survived by brother, Johnny...

Arlene Mae Lafontsee

Arlene Mae Lafontsee

Jan 23, 2025

Rock Island, TN resident and Brighton, MI native Arlene Mae Lafontsee, age 85, was born January 24, 1939 and died January 23, 2025 at McMinnville Boarding Home. 

A former medical assistant, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Vivian Burges. She was married to LaWayne Lafontsee who preceded her in death. 

Mrs. Lafontsee is survived by three children, Robert Szabo,...

Jerry Dewayne Denton

Jerry Dewayne Denton

Jan 23, 2025

Quebeck, TN resident and Warren County native Jerry Dewayne Denton, age 69, was born February 10, 1955 and died January 23, 2025 in Old Hickory, TN following an extended illness. 

The retired owner of Fannie B’s Manor and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Carl Mason and Fannie Barlow Denton. In addition to his...

Annie Frances Ledford

Annie Frances Ledford

Jan 23, 2025

Carthage, TN resident and Warren County native Annie Frances Ledford, age 87, was born October 13, 1937 and passed peacefully on January 23, 2025 at Smith County Health and Rehabilitation in Carthage, TN following an extended illness. 

A retired employee of Prudential and a member of Grange Hall Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Estil...

Lisa Holt Morton

Lisa Holt Morton

Jan 23, 2025

McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Lisa Holt Morton, age 63, was born November 14, 1961 and died January 23, 2025 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following a brief illness.

A retired employee of Carrier and member of First Assembly of God, she was the daughter of Betty Sue Dodd of the Centertown Community and the late James Allen...

Ronald Wayne Rhea

Ronald Wayne Rhea

Jan 21, 2025

Murfreesboro, TN resident and Warren County native Ronald Wayne Rhea, age 74, was born July 26, 1950 and died January 21, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of Murfreesboro following an extended illness. 

A retired employee of Comdata and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Elijah Rhea and Mazzle Jones Green. 

Mr. Rhea is survived by sister,...

Harold Ross Hoover

Harold Ross Hoover

Jan 21, 2025

McMinnville resident Harold Hoover, age 95, was born November 28, 1929 in Viola Tennessee and died January 21, 2025 after a brief illness. 

Harold married the love of his life, Emma Jean Nelson, on November 29, 1947. After a three-year stint in the Army, Harold returned home to Viola where he opened several small businesses including a laundry and grocery store...

Deborah Louise Baker

Deborah Louise Baker

Jan 19, 2025

Morrison, TN resident and Chattanooga, TN native Deborah Louise Baker, age 72, was born January 20, 1952 and died January 19, 2025 at St. Thomas West in Nashville, TN following a sudden illness. 

A retired employee of PCA and of the Christian faith, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm Ivan and Willie Louise Bettis Garrett. She was married to...

Patrick Eugene Maddock

Patrick Eugene Maddock

Jan 16, 2025

Patrick Eugene Maddock, age 54, of Morrison, was born August 25, 1970 in Santa Barbara, CA and died January 16, 2025.

A crane operator with Maxim Crane, he was the son of Barbara Ann Everett Maddock of Hayesville, NC and the late John Joseph Maddock, Sr.

In addition to his mother, Mr. Maddock is survived by daughter, Majestic “MJ” Maddock of McMinnville;...

Connie Jean Murphy

Connie Jean Murphy

Jan 15, 2025

McMinnville, TN resident and Bledsoe County native, Connie Jean Murphy, age 68, was born August 13, 1956 and died January 15, 2025 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.

A homemaker and member of Spirit of Life and Hope Church, she was the daughter of the late Robert John and Beulah Walker Narramore. In addition to her parents,...

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