Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Mike Hitchcock
Apr 10, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Mike Hitchcock, age 81, was born December 21, 1943 and died April 10, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A veteran of the United States Navy, retired floor finisher and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Edwin Olney and Robbie Winfred Hillis Hitchcock. In addition to...
Wilma Bell Turner
Apr 9, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Wilma Bell Turner, age 87, was born January 3, 1938 and died April 9, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired teacher's assistant with F.C. Boyd Christian School and member of East End Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Virgie Adell Curtis Bell. Mrs. Turner...
Russell "Ty" Eaton
Apr 8, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Russell “Ty” Eaton, age 64, was born May 26, 1960 and died April 8, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN following a sudden illness.
An employee with Yorozu and of the Christian faith, he was the son of the late William Russell and Betty Sue Griffith Eaton. In addition to his parents, he was...
Ronald Edwin "Ron" Williamson
Apr 8, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Ronald Edwin “Ron” Williamson, age 69, was born December 11, 1955 and died April 8, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired truck driver and member of The Pentecostals of McMinnville, he was the son of the late Ralph and Emma Roberts Williamson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Wanda Mae Cook
Apr 5, 2025
Morrison, TN resident and Warren County native Wanda Mae Cook, age 65, was born December 27, 1959 and died suddenly at her residence on April 5, 2025.
A Christian and retired employee of Nissan, she was the daughter of the late Ernest E. and Minnie Watts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Joe Watts, Donnie...
Wanda Jean Smartt
Apr 4, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident Wanda Jean Smartt was born February 14, 1939 and passed away April 4, 2025.
She was employed by Oster for 46 years. Wanda had a heart of gold and was caretaker to many during her lifetime. She loved her pets, cooking, sewing and growing beautiful flowers. She was a true Christian and attended Trinity Baptist Church.
In addition to...
Juanita Walker Cantrell
Apr 4, 2025
Rock Island resident Juanita Walker Cantrell, age 96, was born September 1, 1928 at home in Rock Island, TN and died April 4, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following a brief illness.
Mrs. Cantrell was the last living telephone operator for General Telephone Company and worked at Lentz and Cooper and Martin in the butcher shop before opening Rock Island...
Vickie Sue Mayes
Apr 3, 2025
Vickie Sue Mayes was born September 7, 1959 to J.W. “Willie” and Bobbie Johnson Mayes and died at her home on April 3, 2025 surrounded by her loyal caregivers, Royce and Billy Wayne Cothren, other family and special longtime friend, Debra McBride.
In addition to her parents, Vickie was preceded in death by an infant brother, Jimmy Lynn Mayes, who was...
Martha Raye Watson
Apr 2, 2025
McMinnville resident and Coffee County native Martha Raye Watson, age 71, was born January 17, 1954 and died April 2, 2025 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro following an extended illness.
A retired caregiver and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Willie and Ethel St. John Crouch. Mrs. Watson was married December 29, 1970 to...
Mary Eiliene Hodges
Apr 2, 2025
Sparta, TN resident and Alexander, WV native Mary Eiliene Hodges, age 88, was born July 15, 1936 and died April 2, 2025 at Life Care Center of Sparta following an extended illness.
A retired office manager for IWC and member of Hamptons Crossroads Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Dallas and Eleanore Zickefoose Lake. In addition to her...
Roger Keith Westfall
Apr 1, 2025
Morrison, TN resident and Frozen Camp, WV native Roger Keith Westfall, age 84, was born May 29, 1940 and died April 1, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital.
A retired employee of General Motors, he was the son of the late Herbert and Emma Snyder Westfall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Katherine Gearhart and...
Charles Arsa LaDonn "Slim" Ingalls
Apr 1, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Elk City, OK native Charles Arsa LaDonn “Slim” Ingalls, age 78, was born October 9, 1946 and died April 1, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville.
A retired employee of Rockford Textile, he was the son of the late Clarence Henry and Allene Elizabeth Martin Ingalls. Slim was a graduate of Draughon’s Business College, an avid sports...
Betty Reams Hernandez
Mar 31, 2025
McMinnville resident and St. Petersburg, FL native Betty Reams Hernandez, age 76, was born July 12, 1948 and died March 31, 2025 at her place of residence that she shared with her daughter in McMinnville, TN following a brief illness.
Betty was the daughter of the late Dr. Carey A. Reams and Wilma L. Kissling Reams. She was married to Miguel...
Bryan Allen Mason
Mar 30, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Lincoln, NE native Bryan Allen Mason, age 74, was born November 11, 1950 and died March 30, 2025 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville following a brief illness.
A United States Army veteran of Vietnam and self-employed carpenter, he was the son of Kenneth Mason, Sr. of McMinnville and the late Evelyn Wilson Mason. In addition...
Eula Faye Jennings
Mar 30, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Eula Faye Jennings, age 84, was born May 29, 1940 and died March 30, 2025 at her residence following a brief illness.
A retired caregiver and a member of Mt. Zion Church, she was the daughter of the late Ina Ruth Killian. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by grandfather, Lawson...
Michael "Chipmunk" Freeman
Mar 29, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Michael "Chipmunk" Freeman, age 23, was born October 1, 2001 and died March 29, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
A master welder with Wilson's Tool and Die and member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of Angela McKnight of McMinnville and the late Jason Edward...
Michelle Manning
Mar 27, 2025
Rock Island resident and Warren County native Michelle Manning, age 55, was born September 28, 1969 and died March 27, 2025 at her residence following a sudden illness.
An employee of Dollar General and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Julia Griffith Carter. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by...
Ethel Marie Shepherd Agee
Mar 27, 2025
Rock Island, TN resident and Cincinnati, OH native Ethel Marie Shepherd Agee, age 90, was born January 3, 1935 and died March 27, 2025 at her residence.
A retired security guard, she was the daughter of the late James and Helen Patton Shepherd. She was married to Johnnie Agee on June 8, 1953 who preceded her in death. In addition to...
Martha Kirby
Mar 26, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Martha Kirby, age 71, was born December 29, 1953 and died March 26, 2025 at her sister-in-law's residence following a short illness.
A retired teacher with Warren County School System and a member of Hebron Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late E.B. and Rebecca Woodlee Kirby. In addition to her parents,...
Patti E. Barnes
Mar 26, 2025
Morrison resident and Warren County native Patti E. Barnes, age 64, was born January 10, 1961 and died March 26, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
An employee of First National Bank and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Charles Earl and Annie Ellen Prater Curtis. In addition to her...
