Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Emily Case George
Oct 7, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Emily Case George, age 79, was born August 7, 1947 and died October 7, 2026 at her residence following a sudden illness.
A special education teacher assistant with Warren County Schools, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and of the Methodist faith, she was the daughter of the late Emil Thomas Case...
Paulette "Clemons" Lyle
Oct 7, 2026
Morrison, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Paulette “Clemons” Lyle, age 80, was born March 15, 1946 and died October 7, 2026 at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired line worker with Carrier and of the Baptist faith, she was the daughter of the late William Clemons and Irene Rogers Clemons. She was married to the late Lloyd...
Donnie Lloyd Markum
Oct 5, 2026
Spencer, TN resident and Dunlap, TN native Donnie Lloyd Markum, age 87, was born August 30, 1939 and died October 5, 2026 at his residence following a sudden illness.
A United States Air Force veteran and former tool maker with Boeing Aircraft, he was the son of the late Lonnie and Edna Lee Snipes Markum. In addition to his parents, he...
Brenda Ann Bryant
Oct 5, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Brenda Ann Byrant, age 80, was born March 14, 1946 and died October 5, 2026, following an extended illness, at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville.
A retired employee of Rockford Textile and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Remus and Lucinda "Cindy" McGee Hillis. In addition...
Paula Jo Deaton Hobbs
Oct 3, 2026
Murfreesboro, TN resident and Jefferson County, MO native Paula Jo Deaton Hobbs, age 66, was born December 15, 1959 and died unexpectedly October 3, 2026 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN.
An associate at Walmart and of the Presbyterian faith, she was the daughter of Donna Baird Deaton of McMinnville, TN and the late Jerry Deaton. In addition to her father,...
Sandra Sue Griffin
Oct 2, 2026
Rock Island, TN resident and Marmaduke, AR native Sandra Sue Griffin, age 84, was born January 27, 1942 and died October 2, 2026 at Saint Thomas Rutherford following a brief illness.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of the late Robert Berl Letbetter and Geneva Carter Szabo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Gerald Griffin;...
Norman Howard Cripps
Oct 2, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and native Norman Howard Cripps, age 88, was born August 17, 1938 and died October 2, 2026 at Willow Branch Healthcare following an extended illness.
A United States Navy veteran, retired assistant manager with Moore’s Building Supply and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Will Howard Cripps and Bernie Lee Simons...
Shirley Lynn Cherry
Oct 2, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Covington, KY native Shirley Lynn Cherry, age 83, was born February 17, 1943 and died October 2, 2026 at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Save-A-Lot Grocery store, she enjoyed home life and was the daughter of the late John and Minnie Talent Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Willard "Buddy" Couch
Oct 1, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Willard “Buddy” Couch, age 83, was born January 28, 1943 and died October 1, 2026 at St. Thomas Rutherford following a sudden illness.
A National Guard veteran, retired employee of the parts department at Carrier Corporation and member of Jericho Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Ernest Powell Couch...
Sarah Frances West
Sep 30, 2026
Sarah Frances Jones West, age 88, a McMinnville, TN resident and Davidson County, TN (Nashville) native was born January 4, 1938 and died September 30, 2026 at The Webb House in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired legal secretary, court reporter for the state of Tennessee and a member of Central Church of Christ, she was the daughter of John...
Dianna Sue Maxwell Mohammad-Zadeh
Sep 30, 2026
Mrs. Dianna Sue Mohammad-Zadeh passed away unexpectedly at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center following an extended illness in the early hours of September 30, 2026.
Dianna was born in Rock Island, Tennessee as the youngest of three to Mr. Arthur Stanley and Gladys (Cotten) Maxwell. Dianna grew up as a member of the Church of Christ. She enrolled at the Tennessee...
Myrtie Joe Woodard
Sep 25, 2026
Murfreesboro, TN resident and Cullman, AL native Myrtie Joe Woodard, age 80, was born August 15, 1946 and died September 25, 2026 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
A nurse aide for a nursing home in Leeds, AL and of the Baptist faith, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Sudeth and Opal...
Carol Crouch
Sep 24, 2026
Warren County resident and native Carol Crouch, age 78, was born July 13, 1948 and died September 24, 2026 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro following an extended illness.
A former Tool and Die Maker with Nuturn in Smithville and a member of Smartt Assembly of God, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Donnie Mason Blair. In addition to...
John Hill Howitt
Sep 24, 2026
Rock Island, TN resident and Gainsborough, England native John Hill Howitt, age 86, was born June 9, 1940 and died September 24, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired self-employed maintenance worker, he was the son of the late John Thomas Howitt and Eva Hill Bee Howitt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Judy Elaine Petit
Sep 23, 2026
Mrs Judy Elaine Petit, age 77, passed away suddenly and peacefully at her home on September 23, 2026.
She was born on August 18,1949 in Van Buren County, near Crain Hill to Theiron and Lela Bouldin. She attended and graduated from Irving College School in 1967. Throughout her time in school, she joined a pen pal program and was paired with...
Douglas Gray Turner
Sep 23, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Douglas Gray Turner, age 77, was born February 1, 1949 and died September 23, 2026 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN following a brief illness.
A retired fork truck driver with Carrier, a lifelong farmer and a member of Earleyville Church of Christ, he was the son of the late John Firm and...
Sandra "Sandy" Rigsby
Sep 21, 2026
Rock Island, TN resident and Spencer, TN native Sandra “Sandy” Rigsby, age 69, was born June 14, 1957 and died September 21, 2026 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness.
A former insurance agent and manager with Farm Bureau and a member of Mt. Elim Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late William Ealon and Edith Eulala...
Mildred Grove Simmons
Sep 19, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Mildred Grove Simmons, age 83, was born March 14, 1943 and died September 19, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loved ones following a brief battle with cancer.
A retired schoolteacher with Covenant Academy, she was the daughter of the late Jasper George Cecil Grove and Clercie Johnson Grove. In addition...
Carl Robert Shoemaker, Jr.
Sep 17, 2026
Rock Island, TN resident and Lafayette, IN native Carl Robert Shoemaker, Jr., age 79, was born June 28, 1947 and died September 17, 2026 at St. Thomas Midtown following an extended illness.
A retired truck driver with A.C. Hillis Transportation, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he was the son of the...
Roxanne Parson
Sep 17, 2026
Rock Island, TN resident and McMinnville, TN native Roxanne Parson, age 62, was born November 12, 1963 and died September 17, 2026 at St. Thomas River Park following a sudden illness.
A homemaker and member of McMinnville Primitive Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Jerry Hennessee and the late Jeanetta West Hennessee. In addition to her mother, she was preceded...
