Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
George "Fred" Martin, III
Jun 26, 2024
Lifelong McMinnville and Warren County native George “Fred” Martin, III, age 72, was born January 21, 1952 and passed away June 26, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
A member of the Tennessee National Guard and of the Baptist faith, he was the son of George Fred Martin, Jr. and Mildred Seals Martin. In addition to his parents, he...
Ronnie Wayne McBride
Jun 24, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Ronnie Wayne McBride, age 71, was born July 22, 1952 and died June 24, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
A member of the Tennessee Army National Guard and retired employee of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, CVE Division, he was the son of the late Dave and Cleo McBride. In addition to...
Jimmie Kaye Boyette
Jun 23, 2024
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County native Jimmie Kaye Boyette, age 78, was born September 19, 1945 and died June 23, 2024 in Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
She was a retired manager with AT&T and daughter of the late Jim and Virginia Rowlett Dunlap. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Dwight Boyette; siblings, Larry...
Joan Carol "Joanie" Davis
Jun 21, 2024
McMinnville, TN and Warren County native Joan Carol "Joanie" Davis, age 62, was born March 5, 1962 and died June 21, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness.
An employee of PolyFlex and member of Smyrna Church of Christ, she was the daughter of Jean Killian Brady and the late Richard L. Davis. In addition to her father, she was...
Patsy Ann Sims Kuykendall
Jun 20, 2024
Patsy Ann Sims Kuykendall of McMinnville, TN, was born on January 10, 1944, and passed from this life at home surrounded by family on June 20, 2024, at the age of 80 following long-term health issues.
Pat was a member of the Church of Christ. She is survived by her only son, Mark (Libby) Kuykendall of McMinnville; four grandchildren, Noah, Allie...
Phyllis Bounds Hillis
Jun 19, 2024
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County native Phyllis Bounds Hillis, age 74, was born May 15, 1950 and died June 19, 2024 in Signature Healthcare of Putnam County following an extended illness.
The retired owner of Nanny's Nest Daycare and retired employee of IOI, she was the daughter of Betty Bounds of Rock Island and the late Charles Fletcher "Jake"...
Lesia Gail Southard
Jun 19, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Lesia Gail Southard, age 58, was born January 22, 1966 and passed away June 19, 2024 in St. Thomas River Park Hospital following a sudden illness.
An employee of Oster, she was the daughter of the late Wilcie Eugene Southard and Flora Ruth Floyd Sullivan.
Ms. Southard is survived by son, Bo (Ashlie) Reed of...
Michael Stephen McCormick
Jun 15, 2024
Morrison, TN resident and Wayne, MI native Michael Stephen McCormick, age 72, was born June 29, 1951 and died June 15, 2024 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.
A maintenance worker and member of the Baptist church, he was the son of the late, Charles and Elaine Derouin McCormick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
James Weismore
Jun 15, 2024
McMinnville resident and Lincoln, NY native James Weismore, age 87, was born August 18, 1936 and died June 15, 2024 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville following a brief illness.
A veteran of the United States Navy, retired electrician with Merchant Marines and a member of the Baptist church, he was the son of the late Donald Charles and Beatrice Elizabeth Raynor...
Helen Veninta Jordan Smith
Jun 13, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Helen Veninta Jordan Smith, age 93, was born July 17, 1930 and died June 13, 2024 at her son's residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee of McMinnville Garment Company and Hale's Dry Cleaners and a member of the Assembly of God, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Mary Rogers....
Linda Ellen Hillis
Jun 11, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Linda Ellen Hillis, age 80, was born October 17, 1943 and died June 11, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness. A retired hairdresser and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late William and Martha Allen Curtis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Holly Dawn Bess Tidenberg
Jun 7, 2024
Morrison, TN resident and Warren County native Holly Dawn Bess Tidenberg, age 32, was born June 22, 1991 and died suddenly on June 7, 2024 at her residence.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of Lee Bess and Earlene Dishman. She was married to Michael Tidenberg of Morrison, TN. Holly was preceded in death by grandmothers, Hessie Myers and Etta Bess;...
Dorthy Mae Rogers
Jun 7, 2024
McMinnville resident and Grundy County, TN native Dorthy Mae Rogers, age 89, was born February 14, 1935 and died June 7, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker and a member of the Baptist church, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Minnie Sanders McCormick. She was married to Delmas Ferrell...
Thomas Howard Duggin, Sr.
Jun 3, 2024
McMinnville resident and Cannon County, TN native Thomas Howard Duggin, Sr., age 94, was born March 7, 1930 and died suddenly June 3, 2024 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville.
A United States Army veteran, owner of McMinnville Plaza Shopping Center and a member of the Baptist church, he was the son of the late Walter Drayden and Clara...
Elizabeth Nadine Madewell
Jun 3, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Elizabeth Nadine Madewell, age 79, was born May 16, 1945 and died June 3, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired LPN of 35 years and a member of Dayspring Community Church, she was the daughter of the late Homer Dixon and...
James Gerald Underwood
Jun 2, 2024
Morrison, TN resident and Smithville, TN native James Gerald Underwood, age 53, was born March 11, 1971 and passed away June 2, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.A member of Trousdale Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Jerry and Francis Estes Underwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by mother-in-law,...
Karly Sarenda Wanamaker
Jun 1, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Karly Sarenda Wanamaker, age 32, was born August 12, 1991 and died suddenly June 1, 2024 at her residence.
A custodian at Dibrell Elementary School, she was the daughter of Karla Wanamaker of McMinnville and the late Michael Wanamaker. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Bill...
David Eugene Robinson
May 30, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Louisville, MS native David Eugene Robinson, age 77, was born November 9, 1946 and died May 30, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following a sudden illness.A member of the Mississippi Army National Guard, retired employee of Tennsmith and member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Chester Finish and Aricola...
Josie Caline Winchester
May 27, 2024
McMinnville resident and Columbia, TN native Josie Caline Winchester, age 82, was born May 6, 1942 and died May 27, 2024 at Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.
A retired employee of Formfit Rogers and a member of McMinnville Church of God, she was the daughter of the late Jimmie Tindell and Bettie Irene Basham...
Michael Lynn Ferrell
May 27, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Michael Lynn Ferrell, age 59, was born November 13, 1964 and entered his eternal home on May 27, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. Assistant Pastor of Way of the Cross Baptist Church, he was the son of the late C.H. and Beulah Ferrell. He loved the Lord with all of his...
