Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Weslynn Jane Wescott
Jan 11, 2026
Born September 9, 2025 at River Park Hospital, little Weslynn “Bug” was taken from us all too soon. She passed peacefully in her sleep in her home. She was learning to giggle, trying to roll over and had the world’s sweetest smile. She leaves behind her Mama, Nakira Wescott; Mimi and Afi, Tosha Wescott and Nick Armstrong; Naynay, Heather Al...
Cynthia Elaine Small
Jan 11, 2026
Cynthia Elaine Dillard Small
January 11, 2026
Cynthia was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 21, 1960. She was 65 years old when she went to meet the Lord on January 11, 2026, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She died from an extended illness.
During her lifetime, she built small motors at Century Electric, and years later, she became a CNC machine shop worker...
Lucille Ida Turner
Jan 9, 2026
McMinnville resident and Grundy County, TN native Lucille Ida Turner, age 94, was born December 2, 1931 and died January 9, 2026 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following a brief illness.
A homemaker and member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late John Wayman and Dottie Devine Wanamaker Coppinger. She was married to...
Dorothy "Dot" Ruth Curtis
Jan 9, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Dorothy "Dot" Ruth Curtis, age 88, was born May 13, 1937 and died January 9, 2026 at Willow Branch in McMinnville following a brief illness.
A retired plant manager with Washington Industries and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Orvil and Dillie Elkins Joines. In addition to...
Barbara Ann Priest Neal
Jan 5, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Barbara Ann Priest Neal, age 83, was born January 5, 1943 and died January 5, 2026 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.
A former employee of Findlay Industries and a member of Highland Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Rayburn and Frances Ogle Priest. In addition to her...
Levi Elijah Grissom
Jan 4, 2026
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Levi Elijah Grissom, age 31, was born June 2, 1994 and died suddenly on January 4, 2026 at his residence.
An employee of Warren County Utility District and a member of Friendship The Baptist Church, he was the son of Laura Grissom of Rock Island, TN and the late Terry Lynn Grissom....
B.B. Bonner
Jan 2, 2026
Morrison, TN resident and Coffee County, TN native B.B. Bonner, age 95, was born January 31, 1930 and died January 2, 2026 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following a sudden illness.
A retired employee of the Carrier Corp. and a member of Morrison Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late William and Ada Mae...
Steven Jeffery "Red" Powers
Dec 31, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Steven Jeffery "Red" Powers, age 70, was born November 7, 1955 and died December 31, 2025 at his residence.
Jeff was the co-owner of Powers Construction, owner of Red's Custom and Performance and the retired owner of Red's Custom Auto. He was the son of the late Rufus Pitts and Josephine Haston Powers. In...
David "Tony" Jenkins
Dec 31, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Smith County, TN native David “Tony” Jenkins, age 69, was born July 10, 1956 and died December 31, 2025 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following a sudden illness.
An employee of Yates at Nissan in Decherd, TN, he was the son of the late Jack and Leonar C. Woodard Jenkins. In addition to...
David Brent DeLong
Dec 30, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native David Brent DeLong, age 47, was born April 23, 1978 and died December 30, 2025 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following a sudden illness.
He was an inspector with Security Equipment Company and the son of Larry DeLong and Teresa Holland DeLong. He was preceded in death by his grandparents,...
Shiriea Renee McKinley
Dec 29, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Shiriea Renee McKinley, age 41, was born May 28, 1984 and died December 29, 2025 at her residence.
She was the daughter of Billy Edward Enoch Biles of Manchester, TN and Gina Martin of Morrison, TN. She was preceded in death by niece, Tyneshia Bell.
In addition to her parents, Shiriea is survived by...
Linda Gean Reagan
Dec 27, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Rickman, TN native Linda Gean Reagan, age 74, was born December 13, 1951 and died December 27, 2025 at Hospice of Chattanooga Care Center in Chattanooga, TN following an extended illness.
The former secretary of Reagan Tree Service and of the Baptist faith, she was the daughter of the late Arlie and Margie Barry Craven. She was...
Wayman Darrell Pepper
Dec 27, 2025
Lebanon, TN resident and Warren County native Wayman Darrell Pepper, age 76 was born December 5, 1949 and died December 27, 2025 at Quality Center for Rehab and Healing in Lebanon, TN following an extended illness.
A carpenter and member of the Mt. Leo Church of Christ, he was the son of the late James and Wilma Wiseman Pepper. In addition...
Larry David Miller
Dec 27, 2025
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County native Larry David Miller, age 76, was born January 7, 1949 and died December 27, 2025 at Ascension St. Thomas River Park Hospital following a sudden illness.
A United States Army veteran of Vietnam, truck driver with Patton Welding and retired co-owner of Middle Tennessee Nursery Center, he was a member of Friendship The...
Wanda Elaine Barnes
Dec 26, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Wanda Elaine Barnes, age 69, was born January 30, 1956 and died December 26, 2025 at Nashville Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Nashville, TN following an extended illness.
The secretary for Vernon Barnes Nursery and of the Methodist faith, she was the daughter of the late Forest and Nancy King Muncey. She...
Robert Anderson Gwynn
Dec 25, 2025
Murfreesboro, TN resident and Chattanooga, TN native Robert Anderson Gwynn, age 91, was born August 28, 1934 and died December 25, 2025 at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
A Vietnam veteran of the United States Air Force, retired civilian employee for the Inspector General with the United States Army and member of the Church of...
Morris Davis Griffith
Dec 24, 2025
Morris Davis Griffith, Sr. was born in McMinnville, Tennessee on August 21st 1939 as the oldest to Johnnie Hobert Griffith and Nora Lee Elrod Griffith. Morris was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Julia Griffith Carter; brother, Donald R. Griffith; son, Davy Griffith and niece, Michelle Lei Manning.
Morris retired from years of retail work. Many will remember Morris’s earliest...
Thomas Wayne Simmons
Dec 24, 2025
McMinnville resident and Van Buren County, TN native Thomas Wayne Simmons, age 85, was born September 30, 1940 and died December 24, 2025 at Fannie B's Manor following an extended illness.
A retired precision machinist with A.O. Smith and member of Grace Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, he was the son of the late A.J. and Mary Frances Haynie Simmons. He was...
Reba Lois Dunlap
Dec 23, 2025
McMinnville resident and Dekalb County, TN native Reba Lois Dunlap, age 90, was born May 10, 1935 and died December 23, 2025 at her residence following a brief illness.
The retired manager of The Store in Westwood and member of Calvary Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Flora Hill Sweeney. She was married to James Gordon...
Marguerite Joyce Lee
Dec 21, 2025
McMinnville resident and Ringgold, GA native Marguerite Joyce Lee, age 90, was born June 4, 1935 and died December 21, 2025 at her residence following a sudden illness.
A retired employee of Oster and a member of the Baptist faith, she was the daughter of the late Sidney Roosevelt and Audrey Irene Rhoden Rich. In addition to her parents, she was...
