Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Linda Sue McDowell
Oct 1, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Linda Sue Couch McDowell, age 84, was born October 8, 1940 and died October 1, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A long-time employee of Formfit-Rogers silk mill and a member of Jericho Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lida Mae Bost Couch. She was...
Marie Janice King
Sep 26, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Auburntown, TN native Marie Janice King, age 84, was born May 14, 1941 and died September 26, 2025 at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro Office and Residence in Murfreesboro, TN following a sudden illness.
A homemaker and a member of Brown Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Della Ruth Mount Wade....
Helen Juanita Curtis
Sep 24, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Helen Juanita Curtis, age 91, was born January 2, 1934 and died September 24, 2025 at her residence following a short illness.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Irene Fults Lynn. She was married to George Marvin Curtis on September 4, 1948 who preceded her in death on...
Bernice Driver
Sep 23, 2025
Centertown Community resident and Warren County native Bernice Driver, age 74, was born on April 15, 1951 and died on September 23, 2025 at home surrounded by her loved ones following an extended illness. She was married to James Driver on April 24, 1970 who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, Grady and Lena Williamson and husband,...
Donnie Bruce Jaco
Sep 22, 2025
Warren County, TN native Donnie Bruce Jaco, age 55, was born August 27, 1970 and died September 22, 2025 suddenly in Knox County, TN.
Mr. Jaco was a former employee of TMF Welding and the son of Ronnie Jaco of McMinnville, TN and the late Ivory Presley Jaco.
In addition to his father he is survived by children, Keysha (Ryan) McGee of...
Charlie Smartt
Sep 20, 2025
Viola, TN native and lifelong resident, Charlie Smartt, born in 1948 died September 20, 2025.
After graduation from college, Charlie served in the United States Army. Charlie also spent many years working for the USDA in various counties across middle Tennessee. While he served his family and community in a variety of ways, his preferred job and hobbies were farming and...
Ruby Mae Perkins Maynard
Sep 19, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Lebanon, TN native Ruby Mae Perkins Maynard, age 77, was born February 9, 1948 and died September 19, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker and of the Baptist faith, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Daisy Blair Perkins. She was married to Sam B. Maynard on May 23, 1965 who...
Billy Ferrell
Sep 16, 2025
Rock Island, TN resident and Dekalb County, TN native Billy Ferrell, age 52, was born December 12, 1972 and died September 16, 2025 at his residence following a sudden illness.
A nurseryman with Simpson’s Nursery in Smithville, TN and a member of Rock Island Church of God, he was the son of the late Troy and Anna Maria Puckett Ferrell. In...
Kimberly Kay Sain
Sep 13, 2025
Manchester, TN resident and Muncie, IN native Kimberly Kay Sain, age 61, was born September 28, 1963 and died September 13, 2025 in the comfort of her home following an extended illness.
Kim was a Christian and a member of the Church of Christ. She was devoted to her family, loved her farm and was never seen without a book in...
Carolyn Geraldine Martin
Sep 12, 2025
Carolyn Geraldine Martin was born February 7, 1950 and passed away on September 12, 2025 from a lingering illness at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 75 years old and a member of North Hills Church of God of Prophecy.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Vancie and Geraldine Martin and two brothers, Vancie Jr. and Jerry...
Steven Michael Stanger
Sep 9, 2025
McMinnville, Tennessee resident and Smyrna, Georgia native Steven Michael Stanger, 72, was born June 10, 1953 and passed away suddenly on September 9, 2025 at Ascension St. Thomas River Park Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and an abundance of love.
Steve was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Atlanta, Georgia and West Georgia College in Carrollton,...
Barbara Faye Wanamaker
Sep 9, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Barbara Faye Wanamaker, age 85, was born November 27, 1939 and died September 9, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker and a retired employee of McMinnville Garment Company and a member of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Wanamaker was the daughter of the late B.F. and Wilma Fisher Yates. She...
Shirley C. Fuqua Holt
Sep 9, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Overton County, TN native Shirley C. Fuqua Holt, age 73, was born May 24, 1952 and died September 9, 2025 at her residence following a brief illness.
A caregiver with Generation Mental Health Facility in Morrison, TN and a member of Freedom Life Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Ruby Gladys Southard...
Christine Bouldin
Sep 8, 2025
Christine Bouldin passed away on Monday morning, September 8,2025 at her home in Vervilla. She was surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 5, 1933 in Morrison Tennessee, she was 92 years old.
Nana is survived by son, Mike (Vickie) Bouldin and daughter, Charlotte (Gentry) Underhill; grandchildren, Beth Underhill, Jameson (Emily) Bouldin, Jarrod (Stacey) Underhill and Justin (Stevana) Bouldin; great-grandchildren,...
Betty June Nunley Holland
Sep 7, 2025
Manchester, TN resident and Warren County native Betty June Nunley Holland, age 71, was born July 14, 1954 and died September 7, 2025 at Extended Family Care in Manchester following an extended illness.
A self-employed nursery worker and of the Baptist Faith, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Nunley and the late Ella Stembridge Crawley. In addition to her...
Jimmy Allen Smartt
Sep 5, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Jimmy Allen Smartt, age 70, was born March 24, 1955 and died September 5, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN following a sudden illness.
The owner of The Lock Shop and of the Mormon faith, he was the son of the late Jimmy Price and Laura Joyce Campbell Smartt. In addition...
Gary Glenn Choate
Sep 2, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Roanoke, VA native Gary Glenn Choate, age 78, was born November 14, 1946 and died September 2, 2025 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
A United States Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam and retired Manager of Shell Oil Company, he was the son of the late Bill and Bernice Wilkerson...
Eddie Reed
Sep 2, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Davidson County, TN native Eddie Reed, age 88 was born May 13, 1937 and died September 2, 2025 at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
A United States Navy veteran of Peacetime, retired employee of General Mills and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the...
John Anthony Davenport
Sep 1, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native John Anthony Davenport, age 74, was born July 25, 1951 and died September 1, 2025 at his residence following a brief illness.
A veteran of the United States Army, retired employee of the Carrier Corp. and member of the Church of Christ at Salem, he was the son of the late Houston and...
Mary Margaret Grissom
Sep 1, 2025
Morrison resident and native Mary Margaret Grissom, age 67, was born July 19, 1958 and died September 1, 2025 at her residence following a sudden illness.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary York Beumer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Danny Grissom; sister, Ellen Beumer and brother, Joe...
