Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
George Edward Drake
Nov 6, 2025
Mr. George Edward “Buck” Drake, age 55, passed away Thursday November 6, 2025 from a sudden illness. He was born on May 4, 1970 to the late George and Yvonne Dodson Drake. George was the Dairy Manager at Warehouse Discount Grocery in McMinnville, a 1989 graduate of Warren County High School and was of the Christian faith. Buck was an...
Penny Michele Randall
Nov 22, 2025
Morrison, TN resident and Marysville, OH native Penny Michele Randall, age 62, was born January 27, 1963 and died November 22, 2025 at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following an extended illness.
The daughter of the late Blaine Kenneth Fulton, Sr. and Barbara Lee Pettrey Feasel, she was also preceded in death by daughter, Angel Brown; sister, Patty Borst and brother,...
Windell Morris Little
Nov 20, 2025
Mr. Windell Morris Little, age 89, of McMinnville, Tennessee was born on November 1, 1936, in Lexington, Georgia and passed away on Thursday morning, November 20, 2025, after an extended illness. He was a three-time cancer survivor and had a peaceful passing after his fourth cancer diagnosis.
Windell was born into a sharecropping family and worked with his family every day...
Doris Jean Goff
Nov 20, 2025
Rock Island, TN resident and Louisville, KY native Doris Jean Goff, age 66, was born November 29, 1958 and died November 20, 2025 at her residence.
An office manager, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Betty Pearson Hillis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sister, Rose Mary “Rosie” Hillis.
Ms. Goff is survived by...
Cathy Jane Fults
Nov 20, 2025
Smithville, TN resident and Dearborn, MI native Cathy Jane Fults, age 77, was born September 8, 1948 and died November 20, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee of AO Smith, she was the daughter of the late Merle Cunningham and Pauline Rackley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Paula Armstrong...
Maria Reina Luna
Nov 17, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato Mexico native Maria Reina Luna, age 76, was born January 22, 1949 and died November 17, 2025.
Born Maria Reyna Balderas Villagas, she was the daughter of the late Felipe Balderas Hernandez and Maria Guadalupe Villegas Duran. She was married to Dwight Edward Luna who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents...
Bonnie Gail Hopkins Rigsby
Nov 17, 2025
Smithville, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Bonnie Gail Hopkins Rigsby, age 73, was born June 19, 1952 and died November 17, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
A retired special education assistant with Dekalb County School System and member of Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church in Smithville, TN, she was the daughter...
Robert Wade Melton
Nov 15, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Robert Wade Melton, age 81, was born August 25, 1944 and died November 15, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN following a brief illness.
Wade was a nurseryman, transportation broker and longtime member of Shellsford Baptist Church where he was born again in the fall of 1980. His recent home church was...
Jason Todd
Nov 14, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Jason Todd, age 51, was born October 22, 1974 and died November 14, 2025 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN following a brief illness.
An employee with the City of Murfreesboro Fleet Services, he was the son of Julius Todd and Joy Dodd Key, both of McMinnville, TN. He was preceded...
Tina Kathleen Gillies
Nov 14, 2025
McMinnville resident and Joliet, IL native Tina Kathleen Gillies, age 58, was born March 3, 1967 and died November 14, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
An LPN with Pacesetters, she was the daughter of William and Marcelle Switcher Michael. She was married October 13, 2015 to Charles Gillies of McMinnville. In addition to her parents and husband, she...
Kenneth Clark Burks
Nov 14, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Kenneth Clark Burks, age 84, was born September 1, 1941 and died November 14, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A United States Army veteran, retired employee of Ben Lomand Telephone Cooperative, and Elder of Unity Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Isaac Mitchell and Stella...
Conny Joe Hillis
Nov 13, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Conny Joe Hillis, age 85, was born February 14, 1940 and died November 13, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
The owner and operator of Summer View Nursery and a member of the Church of Christ, Mr. Hillis was the son of the late Arlin and Lucille Beatrice "Bea" Wanamaker Hillis....
Robert Edwin Wolf
Nov 9, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Tampa, FL native Robert Edwin Wolf, age 65, was born December 22, 1959 and died November 9, 2025 at Ascension Saint Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following a brief illness.
A retired truck driver for Conklin, he was the son of the late Joseph Louis and Elizabeth Faye Griffin Wolf.
Mr. Wolf is survived by wife,...
Mary Elizabeth Driver
Nov 8, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native, Mary Elizabeth Driver, age 68, was born January 3, 1957 and died November 8, 2025 at Quality Center for Rehab and Healing in Lebanon, TN following an extended illness.
A homemaker and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Emma Jean Barkes Green. In addition to her...
Carolyn Lee Clark
Nov 8, 2025
McMinnville resident and Portsmouth, VA native Carolyn Lee Clark, age 61, was born March 22, 1963 and died November 8, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro following a brief illness.
An employee with Sutherland Global and a member of the Baptist Faith, she was the daughter of the late Frederick G. and Laura L. Daggett Sole. In addition to her parents,...
Edward Jesse "Rooster" Richardson
Nov 8, 2025
McMinnville resident and Beersheba Springs, TN native Edward Jesse "Rooster" Richardson, age 71, was born November 17, 1953 and died November 8, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A foundry worker with Powermatic and a member of Victory Free Will Baptist Church, he was the son of the late E.J. Richardson and Virginia Norris Farless. In addition to his...
Loretta Carmella Brinkley
Nov 7, 2025
Decherd, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Loretta Carmella Brinkley, age 59, was born July 3, 1966 and died November 7, 2025 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health in Winchester, TN following a brief illness.
Mrs. Brinkley was a homemaker and the daughter of the late Zeddie Zeb and Mable Frances Fults Myers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Paul Edward Ward
Nov 6, 2025
Smithville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Paul Edward Ward, age 79, was born November 8, 1947 and died November 6, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired parts manager for Boudin & Lawson and member of Oak Grove Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Thurman and Wilma Jean Martin Ward. In addition...
Kenneth Elton Mason
Nov 6, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Morgan County, AL native Kenneth Elton Mason, age 94, was born December 18, 1930 and died November 6, 2025 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A logger and lifelong member and songleader at Grange Hall Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Elton and Anna Tanner Mason. He...
Harold Cleveland Phifer
Nov 5, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Harold Cleveland Phifer, age 96, was born March 9, 1929 and died November 5, 2025 in Chattanooga, TN following a brief illness.
A retired employee of Genesco and Warren County Freight, he was the son of the late Paul and Delma Sparkman Phifer. He was a member of Westwood Church of Christ where...
