Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Dale Harold Carter
Aug 14, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Flint, Michigan native Dale Harold Carter, age 81, was born October 25, 1944 and passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026 at his residence following a sudden illness.
He spent 28 years driving big rigs across the country. He enjoyed hunting with his son Tim, shooting bows, and country music. He was the son of the late...
Dortha Lou Myers
Aug 13, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Dortha Lou Myers, age 74, was born November 13, 1951 and died August 13, 2026 at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following an extended illness.
A former employee of Federal Mogul and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Minnie Lou Manus McDowell. In addition to...
Wanda June Barnes
Aug 12, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Wanda June Barnes, age 79, was born August 31, 1946 and died August 12, 2026 at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired secretary and member of the Church of Christ, she loved to read, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Iola Killian and...
Minnie "Alberta" Garrett
Aug 11, 2026
Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Minnie “Alberta” Garrett, age 93 of the Campaign community who passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was the anchor of our lives and a constant source of unconditional love to everyone that knew her.
Born on December 25, 1932 in...
Venita Lee Tittsworth Rutland
Aug 10, 2026
Venita Lee Tittsworth Rutland, age 70, a McMinnville resident and Warren County native, was born May 7, 1956 and passed away on August 10, 2026.
Venita was known for her beautiful smile, contagious laughter and larger than life loving personality that she shared with everyone around her. She was a very talented hair stylist for more than fifty years. She began...
Paul Dewey Prince
Aug 8, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Nashville, TN native Paul Dewey Prince, age 90, was born June 15, 1936 and died August 8, 2026 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN following an extended illness.
A United States Army veteran of Korea, a welder and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Asa and Elizabeth Gray...
Elton McCoy Patrick
Aug 5, 2026
Spencer, TN resident and Warren County native Elton McCoy Patrick, age 67, was born January 17, 1959 and died August 5, 2026 at Generations Nursing Home in Spencer, TN following an extended illness.
He was the son of the late Clifton O. and Helen Louise Killian Patrick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tommie...
Timothy Dwight Cox
Aug 5, 2026
Manchester, TN resident and Lincoln County, TN native Timothy Dwight Cox, age 62, was born December 27, 1963 and died August 5, 2026 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
A carpenter and member of the Church of God, he was the son of the late Morris and Edith Cothren Cox. In addition to his parents,...
Ruth Elaine Gowanlock Franklin
Aug 4, 2026
Ruth Elaine Franklin March 3, 1938-August 4, 2026
Ruth Elaine Franklin, 88, graduated to Heaven on August 4, 2026. Born the third daughter of Robert Gowanlock and Verna Gowanlock (Gress) and the middle child of seven, Ruth was the last to survive of her family.
Married to Roger Franklin for 69 years, she made her life full with her role as wife...
John Richard "Dick" Scott-Welch
Aug 4, 2026
Reverend John Richard “Dick” Scott-Welch
John Richard “Dick” Scott-Welch was born July 2, 1947, in Ruston, Louisiana, to Lafayette Richard and Lenoir Rabb Welch and passed to his Reward August 4, 2026, at Webb House in McMinnville, TN.
Dick enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on May 22, 1967, in San Antonio, Texas. During his enlistment, he was eventually sent to...
Jean Williams
Jul 31, 2026
Jean Williams passed away at the age of eighty-one. She lived a full and vibrant life until a series of sudden health issues in her final year.
Jean managed to successfully and simultaneously juggle pursuing an education and career while raising two boys.
Jean earned her bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Tech, master’s degree from George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, and completed...
Dr. David Mack Fouts
Jul 24, 2026
Dr. David Mack Fouts, age 74 (Jan. 1, 1952 – July 24, 2026), entered the presence of his Savior after a life marked by unwavering faith, devoted scholarship, and deep love for his family. His greatest passion was Jesus Christ and the study and teaching of God’s Word. His life was a testimony to his belief that knowing Scripture transforms...
Lester Karmon Cowell
Jul 24, 2026
Lester was 90 years old and passed away on July 24th, 2026
Lester was born in Camden, TN on November 12th, 1935 to Mildred Pafford Cowell and James Lester Cowell. His goals in life were to serve his Lord, his family, his country, and his beloved community of McMinnville by doing his best every day and helping and inspiring all people...
Kaye Taft Gross
Jul 22, 2026
Kaye Taft Gross, 77, passed away peacefully on July 22,2026 at Raintree Assisted Living in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Born on December 19, 1948, in Nashville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of William (“Bill”) and Edna Taft.
Kaye was a retired elementary school teacher who devoted her career to educating children in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Florida. Her longest tenure was at West Elementary...
Thelma Lee Kell
Jul 22, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Thelma Lee Kell, age 96, was born December 2, 1929 and died July 22, 2026 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville following a brief illness.
A retired secretary with Dezurik Corporation and a member of Central Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Dexter Lee and Mary Hannah...
James "Jim" Edward Johnson
Jul 21, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Davidson County, TN native James Edward Johnson, age 90, was born October 29, 1935 and died July 21, 2026 at The Waters of Smyrna in Smyrna, TN following an extended illness.
A retired mechanic and member of Brown Chapel Missionary Church, he was the son of the late Nelson and Clara Bell King Johnson. He was married...
Dallas Angel League
Jul 18, 2026
Dallas Angel League, the infant daughter of D'Andre’ and Taylor League of McMinnville, TN was born and died July 18, 2026 at Saint Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville.
She was preceded in death by sister, Stormy Angel League; grandfather, Larry League, Jr. and great-grandparents, Larry, Sr. and Carol League and Franklin Womack.
In addition to her parents she is survived by...
Louise Tindell
Jul 18, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Louise Tindell, age 82, was born February 11, 1944 and died July 18, 2026 at Manchester Center for Rehabilitation following a sudden illness.
A former Nurses Aide with Warren County General Hospital and a member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Lillard and Margie Lee Stroud Muncey....
Clarence Garrett Henry
Jul 17, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Clarence Garrett Henry, age 85, was born November 30, 1940 and died July 17, 2026 at Ascension St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville,, TN following an extended illness.
A United States Air Force veteran, retired HVAC technician with Southeastern Energy Contractors and retired supervisor with Century Electric, he was the son of the...
Elizabeth Ann Barnes
Jul 14, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Overton County, TN native Elizabeth Ann Barnes, age 92, was born March 31, 1934 and died July 14, 2026 at The Webb House Retirement Center in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
A business owner and antique dealer and a member of First Presbyterian Church, she was the daughter of the late William Edgar and Elizabeth Grace...
