Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Madalyn Taylor Hillis
Nov 6, 2024
Rock Island, TN resident and Boyle County, KY native Madalyn Taylor Hillis, age 90, was born May 19, 1934 and died November 6, 2024 at The Neighborhood at Tellico Village in Loudon, TN following an extended illness.
A homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Zachary Thomas and Idella Wilson Taylor. She...
Joyce Faye Barnes
Nov 5, 2024
Joyce Faye Barnes of McMinnville passed away on November 5, 2024, at the age of 75. Joyce was born on November 23, 1948 in McMinnville, TN, to C.D. and Lucille Barnes. She was a Warren County native and a lifelong resident of the Centertown Community.
Joyce grew up in a loving, Christian home on the family farm, River Valley Farms. Living...
Noel Pepper
Nov 5, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Noel Pepper, age 78, was born June 26, 1946 and died November 5, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
A United States Navy veteran, retired owner and manager of Kingwood Foodland and member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ, he was the son of the late James Estil and Wilma Louise Wiseman...
Tammy Bouldin
Nov 4, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Tammy Bouldin, age 59, was born January 21, 1965 and died November 4, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness.
A former CNA with NHC of McMinnville and a member of Dayspring Community Church, she was the daughter of the late Earl Ray and Ethel Louise Boren Greene. In addition to her parents, she...
Katherine Willene Bottoms
Nov 3, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and native Katherine Willene Bottoms, age 89, was born December 5, 1934 and died November 3, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker and member of Shellsford Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Willie Green McBride. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Omega Aloi,...
Austin Henry King
Nov 1, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native, Austin Henry King, age 84, was born May 8, 1940 and died November 1, 2024 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired nurseryman with Heather Farms and a Christian, he was the son of the late John and Hassie Perry King. Mr. King was married January 19, 1963 to Betty...
Betty Kay Young Perry
Oct 31, 2024
Betty Kay Young Perry, born January 11, 1942, was a devoted volunteer to Warren County and a member of Salem Church of Christ. She passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 82 years of age.
She was preceded in death by parents, John and Grace Young and three brothers, John, Bill and Bud Young.
She is survived...
Patricia Gail "Patsy" McCormick Paquette
Oct 30, 2024
Morrison, TN resident and Warren County native Patricia Gail "Patsy" McCormick Paquette, age 72, was born June 18, 1952 and died October 30, 2024 at her residence.
The owner of Action Advertising and a member of the McMinnville Lion's Club, she was the daughter of the late Humphrey Davis and Tellie Cora Brady McCormick. She was married to George Louis...
Abygayle Elizabeth Jones
Oct 30, 2024
McMinnville resident and Cook County, IL native Abygayle Elizabeth Jones, age 16, was born May 2, 2008 and died October 30, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
An employee of Fazoli’s and a member of Gath Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Tony and Penny Jones of McMinnville. Abygayle was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Thomas Walden;...
Phillip Lynn Gribble
Oct 29, 2024
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County native Phillip Lynn Gribble, age 87, was born June 2, 1937 and died October 29, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired electrician for Magnetek and a member of Jericho Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Myra Grissom Gribble. In addition to his mother, he was preceded...
Wanda Sharlene "Squirrel" Stillwell
Oct 28, 2024
Wanda Sharlene “Squirrel” Stillwell was born April 14, 1964 and passed peacefully on October 28, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband, Danny Stillwell; mother, Mae Emma Church and sister, Theresa Harrison.
Mrs. Stillwell is survived by son, Jeremy Stillwell; daughter, Ami Hillis; grandsons, Carson, Logan, Bjorn and...
Melanie Anne Scott-Welch
Oct 26, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Melanie Anne Scott-Welch, age 75, was born August 13, 1949 and died October 26, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.
A homemaker and member of First United Methodist Church, she was the daughter of Barbara G. Scott of McMinnville and the late Melvin E. Scott. In addition to her...
Susan Ruth Hancock Barton
Oct 25, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Oxford, England native, Susan Ruth Hancock Barton, age 79, was born November 9, 1944 and died October 25, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.
A member of Martin Chapel Fellowship, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Pamela Lovegrove Hancock. Susan was the face of McMinnville Animal Clinic for 40...
Adolf Woodlee
Oct 23, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and native Adolf Woodlee, age 88, was born July 15, 1936 and died October 23, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.
A United States Army veteran, retired self-employed farm equipment manufacturer and member of Armstrong Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Andrew Beecher and Pauline Fults Woodlee. He was...
Joy Elaine Davis
Oct 22, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Joy Elaine Davis, age 71, was born May 21, 1953 and died October 22, 2024 at her residence following a brief illness.
Mrs. Davis was a retired secretary with O.K. Heating and Air and attended Oasis Church. She was the daughter of the late Harvel and Frances Hennessee Hale. She was married March 17,...
James Vernon Barnes, Jr. "Jimmy"
Oct 21, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native James V. Barnes, Jr. “Jimmy”, age 76, was born October 19, 1948 and died October 21, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN following a brief illness.
Retired owner of Vernon Barnes and Son Nursery and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Vernon and Ottolynne...
James Thomas Harrell
Oct 21, 2024
Morrison, TN resident and Warren County native James Thomas Harrell, age 80, was born February 27, 1944 and died October 21, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee with Carrier Corporation and member of Caney Branch the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ruthie Jane Helton Harrell. In addition to his parents,...
Iva Jean Cunningham
Oct 21, 2024
McMinnville resident and Coffee County, TN native Iva Jean Cunningham, age 82, was born November 13, 1941 and died October 21, 2024 at Unity Medical Center in Manchester, TN following an extended illness.
A homemaker and a member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Delter and Myrtle Sissom Tenpenny She was married to Jimmy...
Marv Alt
Oct 21, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Richland Center, WI native Marv Alt, age 75, was born April 26, 1949 and died October 21, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
A United States Air Force veteran of Vietnam, retired delivery driver for Warren Farmers Co-op and member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Joseph Michael and Grace...
Sally Davis Pryor
Oct 20, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Sally Davis Pryor, age 84, was born March 10, 1940 and died Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Ascension Saint Thomas River Park following a sudden illness.
A homemaker, hair stylist, former Executive Secretary of the Warren County Chapter of the American Red Cross and member of Central Church of Christ, she was the daughter...
