Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
James Stanley Veal
May 14, 2026
Crossville, TN resident and White County, TN native James Stanley Veal, age 90, was born July 22, 1935 and died May 14, 2026. He was the son of the late Amos and Nelta Veal. He was married to Gypsie Henry Veal who preceded him in death. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by son,...
Newman "Chuck" Cantrell
May 13, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Newman “Chuck” Cantrell, age 60, was born February 15, 1966 and died May 13, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN following a brief illness.
The owner of Cantrell Septic and Backhoe Service and a member of Freedom Life Church, he was the son of the late Newman Houston and Dorothy Lillian Pepper...
Frances Pedigo James
May 11, 2026
Frances Pedigo James went to her Holy Father May 11, 2026 after an extended illness. She was born January 4, 1936 to Toy Ralph and Mable Gambrell Pedigo. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Bryson L. James.
She is survived by daughters, Deborah Frankenberg, Cynthia Preston and Gerlinde Rogers (Bobby) Eslick; son, Edward (Miriam) James; grandson,...
Henry Wallace Wood
May 10, 2026
Obituary information is incomplete at this time and will be updated when available.
Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 18, 2026 in High's Chapel with Bro. Michael Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Bethlehem Cemetery @ Martin Charge in Warren County, TN. Visitation will be Monday from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at High's.
Online condolences may...
Kenneth Joe Lyle, Sr.
May 9, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Kenneth Joe Lyle, Sr., age 87, was born May 14, 1938 and died May 9, 2026 at his residence.
A United States Air Force veteran, a 3rd Degree Master Mason, a retired Captain with the McMinnville Fire Department, and a member of Long Mountain Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Leascher and Eira...
James Randall Barnett
May 7, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Woodbury, TN native James Randall Barnett, age 74, was born March 29, 1952 and died May 7, 2026 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN following a three-month illness.
A professional painter and of the Baptist faith, he was the son of the late John R. and E. Ruth Simmons Barnett. In addition to his parents, he was...
Joseph Franklin Cox, Sr.
May 7, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Whitwell, TN native Joseph Franklin Cox, Sr., age 88, was born July 31, 1937 and died May 7, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired mechanic, he was the son of the late John Henry and Sarah Lee Cox Nunley. He was married to Nancy Carolyn Anderson on May 13, 1960 who preceded him...
Phat Chhim
May 5, 2026
Phat Chhim, age 106, of McMinnville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on November 25, 1919, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Phat was a man of great character and resilience. After graduating from high school in Cambodia, he became a business owner, operating a small printing shop. He eventually brought his hardworking spirit to...
Timothy Allen Morton
May 5, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Timothy Allen Morton, age 62, was born April 21, 1964 and died May 5, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Yorozu and member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Allen and Liza Judkins Morton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Linda Lee Duncan Rhodes
May 4, 2026
Preceded in death by father Lee Duncan, mother Burton Spain Duncan, sister Carolyn Sue Duncan Tynes and brother-in-law Dorsey H. Tynes.
Survived by daughter Vickie Pewitt and son-in-law Les Pewitt of Franklin, son Andrew Rhodes of Indiana, son Richard Rhodes Jr and daughter-in-law Noelle Rhodes of Colorado, granddaughters Sydney and Sarah Pewitt, and grandson Carter Rhodes.
She was a member of Central...
Zade Edward Adriel Anderson
May 4, 2026
Zade Edward Adriel Anderson, the infant son of Dakota and Autumn Anderson of McMinnville, was born November 7, 2025 and died suddenly May 4, 2026.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by brother, Preston Anderson; grandparents, Carlos and Tonia Copley of Rock Island, TN and Joey and Shannon Anderson of McMinnville, TN; great-grandmother, Helen Anderson; uncles, Justin (Beverly) Chrestman,...
Dave Herrin
May 3, 2026
Morrison, TN resident and Dekalb County, TN native Dave Herrin, age 91, was born December 21, 1934, and died May 3, 2026, at Unity Medical Center in Manchester, TN following an extended illness.
A retired welder with Carrier Corporation, a lifelong farmer and member of the Morrison Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Warren F. and Martha Bell...
Dorothy "Dot" Nell Burch
May 3, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Dorothy "Dot" Nell Burch, age 92, was born January 3, 1934 and died May 3, 2026 at Willow Branch in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A former employee with Century/Magnetek and a member of Charles Creek the Baptist Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Emma Hawkins. In addition to...
Levoy "Simon" Leftrict, Jr.
May 2, 2026
Levoy “Simon” Leftrict, Jr. of McMinnville, TN passed away at the age of 54 on May 2, 2026, after an extended illness.
He was born on April 4, 1972, in McMinnville. He was the son of Pauline Leftrict and Levoy Leftrict, Sr.
He was raised in Oakland, CA and was a popular classmate at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, St. Patrick...
Janie Johnson Adams
Apr 28, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Dekalb County, TN native Janie Johnson Adams, age 79, was born October 26, 1946 and died April 28, 2026 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired Insurance agent for Southern Insurance Group and a member of the Church of God, she was the daughter of the late Thurman and Dorothy...
Nancy Carolyn Cox
Apr 28, 2026
McMinnville resident and Grundy County, TN native Nancy Carolyn Cox, age 83, was born December 8, 1942 and died April 28, 2026 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late George Washington and Ellie May Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
William David "Joe" Powers
Apr 28, 2026
William David "Joe" Powers was born July 4, 1949 and died April 28, 2026 from an extended hard-fought battle with cancer and a brief stay at NHC.
He was a McMinnville, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native. He was a retired supervisor for 40 years at Oster. He loved to travel with family and friends and loved his flowers...
Elsie Earlene Keener
Apr 28, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Elsie Earlene Keener, age 92, was born April 19, 1934 and died April 28, 2026 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker and member of the Jehovah's Witnesses, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Lassie Taylor Pickett. She was married March 21, 1958 to Clarence Keener who preceded her...
Mary Elizabeth Ramage
Apr 27, 2026
McMinnville resident and Davidson County, TN native Mary Elizabeth Ramage, age 84, was born June 27, 1941 and died April 27, 2026 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Ben Lomand Telephone Cooperative and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Warner and Dorothy Leath Adcock. She was...
Dawn Elaine Taylor
Apr 26, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Dawn Elaine Taylor, age 75, was born February 6, 1951 and died April 26, 2026 at NHC McMinnville following an extended illness.
A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, a retired Deputy with the Warren County Sheriffs Department, and a member of the Catholic faith, she was the daughter of the late William R....
