Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Judy Mount
Jul 11, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Woodbury, TN native Judy Mount, age 72, was born May 25, 1952 and died July 11, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Alvin and Bonnie Mai Smith Mount. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Donna Nanette Waldron "Nan"
Jul 10, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Donna Nanette Waldron "Nan", age 76, was born April 23, 1948 and died July 10, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker and member of Irving College Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Grady Levoy "Pete" and Margie Frances Brown Turner. In addition to her parents, she was...
Phillip W. Bennett
Jul 8, 2024
McMinnville resident and Jackson County, TN native Phillip W. Bennett, age 75, was born July 24, 1948 and died July 8, 2024 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN following an extended illness.
A retired tool and die journeyman and member of Berea Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Finis and Elnora Polson Bennett. In addition...
Lanny Ross Wanamaker
Jul 7, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Grundy County, TN native Lanny Ross Wanamaker, age 84, was born September 7, 1939 and died July 7, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired dump truck driver for Hillis Trucking, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Martha Merriman Wanamaker. He was a member of Warren County Rescue Squad and a...
Willa Mae Young
Jul 6, 2024
McMinnville resident and Independence, MO native Willa Mae Young, age 95, was born November 20, 1928 and died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 6, 2024 following an extended illness.
A homemaker and member of First Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late William and Mildred Salley Barnard. She was married to Gordon Young for 59...
Rafael C. Santos
Jul 5, 2024
Smithville, TN resident and Saucillo, Chihuaha, Mexico native Rafael C. Santos, age 83, was born January 6, 1941 and died July 5, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Federal Mogul and member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church, he was the son of the late Francisco and Rafaela Carrera Santos. In addition to his parents, he...
Robert Lynn Kelsey
Jul 3, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Robert Lynn Kelsey, age 79, was born March 13, 1945 and died July 3, 2024 at his home following a four-month illness. Robert was a member of the Church of Christ at Westwood.
A retired Captain from the U.S. Army Reserves and retired employee from Dezurik Corp., he was the son of the late...
William Edward Frazier
Jul 2, 2024
Columbus, GA resident and Harvey, IL native William Edward Frazier, age 55, was born June 2, 1969 and died July 2, 2024 at his residence following a brief illness.
A maintenance specialist and a member of Crosspoint church, he was the son of the late Bill Redmore and Dorothy Kernagis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Charles Dwight Leverett
Jul 2, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Charles Dwight Leverett, age 53, was born December 20, 1970 and died July 2, 2024 in St. Thomas West Hospital following an extended illness.
A former employee of Yorozu, he was the son of the late Charles and Frankie Hudson Leverett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Doyle...
Joe Lane Cantrell
Jul 2, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Joe Lane Cantrell, age 87, was born September 14, 1936 and died July 2, 2024 in NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired structural engineer and member of the First Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Keffer and Mary Ellen Medlen Cantrell.
Mr. Cantrell was married November 25, 1961...
Sandra Fay Hillis
Jul 1, 2024
McMinnville resident and Kalamazoo, MI native Sandra Faye Hillis, age 81, was born July 26, 1942 and died July 1, 2024 at Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Manchester, TN following an extended illness.
The retired owner of Check Exchange and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Ruby Joines and late...
Willer Dean McKinley
Jun 29, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Willer Dean McKinley, age 83, was born June 18, 1941 and died June 29, 2024 at her residence following a brief illness.
A housekeeper and a member of Clark United Methodist Church, she was the daughter of the late Lucius and Jennie Carr Woods. She was married to Woodrow McKinley who preceded her in death....
James "Jack/Papa" Allen Puckett
Jun 29, 2024
James “Jack/Papa” Allen Puckett died peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, surrounded by family at the age of 98 years. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Albert and Jim White Puckett, his wife, Betty High Puckett, and his beloved son-in-law, Lynne Hamrick.
He is survived by his daughters, Cynthia Hamrick of McMinnville and Patricia "Trish" Callison (John)...
William Randall Fuston
Jun 28, 2024
Rock Island, TN resident and Detroit, MI native William Randall Fuston, age 77, was born May 18, 1947 and died suddenly on the farm June 28, 2024.
He served as the former President of Fraley's Furniture, retired toolmaker, former Fire Chief of the Rock Island/Campaign Fire Department, self-employed nurseryman, a faithful Christian of 66 years and a member of Smartt Church...
Dale Walter Zuna
Jun 28, 2024
Beersheba Springs, TN resident and Harrisburg, PA native Dale Walter Zuna, age 82, was born March 26, 1942 and died June 28, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
A veteran of the United States Navy, retired employee of Boone Drug in Boone, NC and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Walter William...
Diego Armando Mercado
Jun 27, 2024
Carthage, TN resident and Bryan, TX native Diego Armando Mercado, age 37, was born September 6, 1986 and died suddenly June 27, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
An employee of Dyer Heating and Cooling in Carthage, TN and of the Catholic faith, he was the son of Armando Mercado Avalos of Rock Island, TN and the late Ernestina Calderon Zarate.
In...
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...
