Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Jose Alberto Portillo
Apr 29, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Reynosa, Mexico native Jose Alberto Portillo, age 58, was born September 12, 1965 and died April 29, 2024 at his residence.An employee of Smithport Cabinetry and member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Manuel Portillo and Maria Pena. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers...
Jared "J.T." Gum
Apr 26, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Jared "J.T." Gum, age 29, was born January 6, 1995 and died April 26, 2024 at Unity Medical Center in Manchester, TN following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
A former employee of Legends RTC in Manchester, he was the son of Sandra Gum and Charles (Tiffany) White, Jr. both of McMinnville and attended Freedom...
Loyd Ray Hale, Sr.
Apr 25, 2024
Rock Island, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Loyd Ray Hale, Sr., age 82, was born January 26, 1942 and passed from this life April 25, 2024 surrounded by a room full of family members and friends at Alive Hospice.An employee of Powermatic for 32 years, previous owner of Hale's Garbage Pickup and member of Harmony Church of...
Oma Faye Hale
Apr 25, 2024
Cannon County, TN resident and Warren County native Oma Faye Hale, age 83, was born March 3, 1941 and died April 25, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness. A retired employee of the Metro Nashville School System and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Byrd and Hazel Parkhurst. In addition to her...
Willie Irene Holmes
Apr 25, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident, Willie Irene Holmes, was born July 4, 1925 and died April 25, 2024 at her home in McMinnville at the age of 98.
A lifetime member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ and retired machine operator, she was the daughter of William Lee Page and Roxie Parsley Page. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Notie Pearl Ramsey
Apr 23, 2024
Notie Pearl Ramsey, daughter of the late Russell and Notie Mooneyham Ashley, was born October 8, 1944 in Van Buren County, TN and died April 23, 2024 at Signature Healthcare of Monteagle. She was 79 years of age. Notie was fondly known by family as Nana, Notie Pearl, or Margaret.
Mrs. Ramsey was married July 2, 1964 to Thorold Ramsey who...
Jimmy Winfrey
Apr 22, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Jimmy Winfrey, age 63, was born June 14, 1960 and died April 22, 2024 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following a brief illness.
A former employee of Yorozu and Cumberland Lumber Manufacturing, he was the son of the late Thomas Roy Winfrey and Faye and George Lytle.
He...
Bobby Eugene Keel
Apr 22, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and native Bobby Eugene Keel, age 77, was born August 9, 1946 and died April 22, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville following an extended illness.A retired employee of Warren County Nursery and member of Central Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Charles and Louise Boyd Keel. In addition to...
Raymond E. Rigsby
Apr 21, 2024
McMinnville resident and White County, TN native Raymond E. Rigsby, age 80, was born June 18, 1943 and died April 21, 2024 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN following a brief illness.
A United States Army veteran of Vietnam, owner and operator of Rigsby Manufacturing in Walling, TN for thirty-seven years, retired welding instructor of fourteen and a half years at...
Marvin Emmett Kell, Jr.
Apr 21, 2024
McMinnville resident and Van Buren County, TN native Marvin Emmett Kell, Jr., age 101, was born February 14, 1923 and died April 21, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville.
A WWII veteran of the United States Navy, retired employee of Genesco and member of Central Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Marvin...
Jess Willard Butcher
Apr 20, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Jess Willard Butcher, age 84, was born July 5, 1939 and died April 20, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville, TN following an extended illness.
A self-employed carpenter and member of Smyrna Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Howard Foster and Minnie Irene Dodson Butcher. He was married to Betty...
Vernice Lafayette Dunlap
Apr 18, 2024
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County native Vernice Lafayette Dunlap, age 77, was born April 13, 1947 and died April 18, 2024 following a sudden illness.
The retired owner of Dunlap Dozer and member of Corinth Church of Christ, he was the son of the late W.T. “Toome” and Louvene Dunlap. He was married May 23, 1992 to Yalta Jane...
Michele Denise Hutchins
Apr 17, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Michele Denise Hutchins, age 56, was born February 10, 1968 and died April 17, 2024 in St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following a five-week illness.
An accountant with Ben Lomand Connect and member of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church, she was the daughter of Carl and Jo Ann Cox of McMinnville. She was preceded in death...
Kellie Lea Church Thaxton
Apr 17, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and native Kellie Lea Church Thaxton, age 55, was born November 14, 1968 and died April 17, 2024 at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Don and Judy Church.
She is survived by daughters, Jessica (Jim) Russman of New Castle, IN and Nicole Thaxton (Sedwin Davis) of Manchester, TN; son, Brandon Thaxton of McMinnville; grandchildren, Aubree...
Robert Allen Holt
Apr 16, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Robert Allen Holt, age 69, was born January 10, 1955 and passed April 16, 2024 surrounded by family who loved him.Bobby proudly served his country with the United States Marine Corps. He drove long haul trucks delivering goods and services across America. When not in service, he enjoyed being with his friends and...
David Key
Apr 14, 2024
McMinnville resident and Sparta, TN native David Key, age 66, was born March 1, 1958 and died April 14, 2024 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following a sudden illness. A retired project manager with W and W Plumbing and member of First Baptist Church of Smartt, he was the son of the late Larry David Key, Sr....
Paul Eugene Howell
Apr 13, 2024
Liberty, TN resident and Franklin, TN native Fujimo (Paul Eugene Howell), age 49, was born November 29, 1974 and died April 13, 2024 in St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. An over the road driver for J & D Equipment, he was the son of Cynthia Howell of Franklin and the late Donald Eugene Howell. In addition to his father, he was preceded...
Carlie Eugene Burgess
Apr 13, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Livingston, TN native Carlie Eugene Burgess, age 85, was born December 31, 1938 and died April 13, 2024 in St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following an extended illness. A retired self-employed farmer and member of the Church of Christ he was the son of the late Hershel and Nannie Mayberry Burgess. In addition to his parents, he...
Diana Louise Adcock
Apr 11, 2024
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Diana Louise Adcock, age 59, was born September 4, 1964 and died April 11, 2024 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following an extended illness. A Christian, she was the daughter of Anna Louise Coppinger Adcock of Rock Island and the late Billy Wayne Adcock. In addition to her father, she was...
Julie Theresa VanBommel
Apr 11, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Bangor, ME native Julie Theresa VanBommel, age 72, was born July 6, 1951 and died April 11, 2024 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville following an extended illness. A United States Air Force MSgt, Retired, Vietnam veteran and member of the Catholic Church, she was the daughter of the late Freddy Lee and Mary Young...
