Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Jami Lynn Galaz
Sep 4, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Los Angeles, CA native Jami Lynn Galaz, age 66, was born July 9, 1960, and died September 4, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness. She was a supervisor with McCormick’s Cleaning Service and the daughter of the late Jim and Frankie Passmore Arnett.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Joyce Slatton
Aug 31, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Smith County, TN native Joyce Slatton, age 79, was born August 19, 1947 and died August 31, 2026 at her residence.
A former employee of ACME Boot Company in Cookeville, TN and a member of the First Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic Faith, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson and Sally Francis Thompson Farley....
Paul A. Biles
Aug 29, 2026
Manchester, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Paul A. Biles, age 66, died suddenly August 29, 2026 in Coffee County, TN.
A United States Army veteran and a machine operator with JR Manufacturing, which he said was the best job he ever had, since they were all like family. He was known as "The Hammer" with 90 knockouts. Mr. Biles...
Tiara Danielle Smith
Aug 29, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident Tiara Danielle Smith was born November 3, 1998 and died August 29, 2026 at TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center.
Tiara Danielle Smith is preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Birda Mae Thomas; aunt, Gina Thomas and grandparents, Edward Wayne Smith and Lillian Henny Smith.
Tiara Danielle Smith is survived by daughter, EmberLynn MaeAnn Smith-Conley of McMinnville, TN; partner, Heath...
Charles Emory Boyd
Aug 28, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Charles Emory Boyd, age 88, was born August 4, 1938 and died August 28, 2026 at Saint Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
A United States Army veteran, retired painter with Yorozu Manufacturing and a member of North Hills Church of God of Prophecy, he was the son...
Kenneth Rigsby
Aug 28, 2026
Rock Island, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Kenneth Rigsby, age 70, was born September 4, 1955 and died August 28, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired sawyer with Ames Corporation, farmer and a member of Mt. Elim Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Harold Bradford and Hazel Maxine Linville Rigsby. In...
James William "Bimbo" Sullivan, Jr.
Aug 27, 2026
Spencer, TN resident and Painesville, OH native James William “Bimbo” Sullivan, Jr., age 71, was born July 19, 1955 and died August 27, 2026 at his residence following a sudden illness.
A unit manager with Bledsoe County Correctional Complex and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late James William and Willie Louise Blaylock Sullivan,...
Steve Lynn Phillps
Aug 24, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Steve Lynn Phillips, age 75, was born February 5, 1951 and died August 24, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee of National Sheet Metal and a member of the Church of Christ, Mr. Phillips was the son of the late A. L. and Mildred Phillips. In addition to his parents,...
Linda Rachel Short
Aug 19, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Rutherford County, TN native Linda Rachel Short, age 57, was born June 27, 1969 and died August 19, 2026 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro following an extended illness.
A former employee of Domino's Pizza in McMinnville, she was the daughter Katherine Dianne Lynn of McMinnville. Ms. Short was preceded in death by brother, Jimmy Wayne Church; grandmother,...
Wanda Sue Brown
Aug 18, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Wanda Sue Brown, age 74, was born July 21, 1952 and died August 18, 2026 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
A former bus driver with Warren County School System and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Thurman and...
Jackie Dianne Roberts
Aug 16, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Jackie Dianne Roberts, age 77, was born August 17, 1948 and died August 16, 2026 at her residence following an extended illness.
A former employee of Dollar General and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Annie Rains Barnes. She was married to Gary Lynn...
Maggie Ruth Hunter
Aug 16, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and White County, TN native Maggie Ruth Hunter, age 93, was born August 3, 1933, and died August 16, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN following a sudden illness. A member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, she loved flowers, shopping and shoes. She was the daughter of the late Vance and Maggie Lavina Cannon Lowery. In...
Dale Harold Carter
Aug 14, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Flint, Michigan native Dale Harold Carter, age 81, was born October 25, 1944 and passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026 at his residence following a sudden illness.
He spent 28 years driving big rigs across the country. He enjoyed hunting with his son Tim, shooting bows, and country music. He was the son of the late...
Dortha Lou Myers
Aug 13, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Dortha Lou Myers, age 74, was born November 13, 1951 and died August 13, 2026 at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following an extended illness.
A former employee of Federal Mogul and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Minnie Lou Manus McDowell. In addition to...
Wanda June Barnes
Aug 12, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Wanda June Barnes, age 79, was born August 31, 1946 and died August 12, 2026 at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired secretary and member of the Church of Christ, she loved to read, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late Iola Killian and...
Minnie "Alberta" Garrett
Aug 11, 2026
Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Minnie “Alberta” Garrett, age 93 of the Campaign community who passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was the anchor of our lives and a constant source of unconditional love to everyone that knew her.
Born on December 25, 1932 in...
Venita Lee Tittsworth Rutland
Aug 10, 2026
Venita Lee Tittsworth Rutland, age 70, a McMinnville resident and Warren County native, was born May 7, 1956 and passed away on August 10, 2026.
Venita was known for her beautiful smile, contagious laughter and larger than life loving personality that she shared with everyone around her. She was a very talented hair stylist for more than fifty years. She began...
Paul Dewey Prince
Aug 8, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Nashville, TN native Paul Dewey Prince, age 90, was born June 15, 1936 and died August 8, 2026 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN following an extended illness.
A United States Army veteran of Korea, a welder and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Asa and Elizabeth Gray...
Elton McCoy Patrick
Aug 5, 2026
Spencer, TN resident and Warren County native Elton McCoy Patrick, age 67, was born January 17, 1959 and died August 5, 2026 at Generations Nursing Home in Spencer, TN following an extended illness.
He was the son of the late Clifton O. and Helen Louise Killian Patrick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tommie...
Timothy Dwight Cox
Aug 5, 2026
Manchester, TN resident and Lincoln County, TN native Timothy Dwight Cox, age 62, was born December 27, 1963 and died August 5, 2026 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
A carpenter and member of the Church of God, he was the son of the late Morris and Edith Cothren Cox. In addition to his parents,...
