Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Barbara Ann Martin
Jul 1, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Tracy City, TN native Barbara Ann Martin, age 73, was born March 2, 1952 and died July 1, 2025 at Elk River Health and Nursing Center in Winchester, TN following an extended illness.
A retired waitress with Chuck Truck Stop, Mrs. Martin was the daughter of the late Willie C Martin and Evelyn Henderson Crosslin and step-father,...
Titus Allen Paul Fults
Jun 29, 2025
Titus Allen Paul Fults, the fourteen month old son of Casey Paul Fults and Alisha Jennings of McMinnville, TN, was born March 31, 2024 and died June 29, 2025 at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham, AL following a brief illness.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Paul Fults and Leighann Griffith; great-grandparents, Willie Paul Fults, Ralph (Joyce) Griffith, Lois Jennings...
Arthur Len Harris
Jun 29, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Arthur Len Harris, age 61, was born May 11, 1964 and died June 29, 2025 following a sudden illness.
An employee of Walker's Sod Farm and of the Baptist Faith, he was the son of the late Leonard Tait and Edith Rhea Harris. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother-in-law,...
Edward Milton Morton
Jun 27, 2025
Morrison, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Edward Milton Morton, age 74, was born August 21, 1950 and died June 27, 2025 at his residence following a brief illness.
A former employee of Carrier Corporation, he was the son of the late Edward Munsford Morton and Martha Susan Lance Morton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Betty Jean Turner
Jun 25, 2025
Betty Jean Turner, age 92, a McMinnville resident and former resident of Eagle Lake, FL died June 25, 2025 at her home following a lingering illness. She was born February 11, 1933.
A retired employee of GTE and member of the Church of Christ, she was born in Bay Minette, AL to Woodie W. and Bessie Agerton Thomas both of whom...
Ruby Lee Hawkins Williamson
Jun 25, 2025
Centertown Community resident and Warren County, TN native Ruby Lee Hawkins Williamson, age 81, was born December 23, 1943 and died June 25, 2025 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Century Electric Motors Company, Mrs. Williamson was the daughter of the late Clarence and Emma Dodd Hawkins. She was married on December 31,...
Maggie Pauline Wilson
Jun 21, 2025
Maggie Pauline Thurman Wilson, age 95, resident of Centre, AL and native of Warren County, TN was born on October 20, 1929 and passed away on June 21, 2025. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie A. and Ida B. Thurman; husband, B.F. Wilson; granddaughters, Stacey Bonner and Britney Waycaster...
Carol Rose Winters Scott
Jun 20, 2025
Carol Rose Winters Scott was born on October 30, 1932 and died peacefully at her McMinnville home on June 20, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Clyde C. Winters and Elizabeth Webb Winters, and was also preceded in death by brother Clyde Winters, Jr.
She was married for 49 years to M.L. (Sam) Scott who died in 1998. She...
Ethan Chad Weismore
Jun 19, 2025
Morrison resident and Norwich, CT native Ethan Chad Weismore, age 58, was born September 26, 1966 and died June 19, 2025 following a sudden illness.
A parts puller with Ivy Bluff Auto Salvage, Mr. Weismore was the son of Doris E. Weismore of McMinnville, and the late James Robert Weismore, Sr.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Weismore is survived by brothers,...
Linda Lou Yates
Jun 19, 2025
Rock Island, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Linda Lou Yates, age 86, was born January 18, 1939 and died June 19, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired caregiver and a member of Cumberland Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, Mrs. Yates was the daughter of the late Richard and Martha Lou Prater Bishop. She was...
James Aaron Bowdoin
Jun 17, 2025
Sparta, TN resident and Warren County, TN native James Aaron Bowdoin, age 78, was born July 2, 1946 and died June 17, 2025 at NHC Healthcare in Sparta, TN following an extended illness.
A retired employee of A.O. Smith and a member of Bonner Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Julius and Zona Parsley Bowdoin. Mr. Bowdoin...
Isabel Wanamaker
Jun 16, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Grundy County, TN native Isabel Wanamaker, age 85, was born April 25, 1940 and died June 16, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A nursery worker, Mrs. Wanamaker was the daughter of the late Newton Alex and Rose Lee King. She was married to Gerald Jakie Wanamaker who preceded her in death on February 22,...
Gary Allen Davis
Jun 14, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident.
It is with heavy hearts we announced the passing of Gary Allen Davis on June 14, 2025. He was 72 years old.
His presence and personality left a lasting impression on those who knew him.
Born in Peoria, Illinois on May 22, 1953, Gary was the son of Clarence and Doris Davis who preceded him in death.
Gary spent much of...
James "Mousie" Waymon Powell
Jun 14, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Fairview Community native James “Mousie” Waymon Powell, age 83, was born April 15, 1942 and died June 14, 2025 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
A self-employed carpet layer and a member of St. Mary’s Church of Christ and Bonner Church of Christ, he was the son of the late George "Eugene" and...
Randall Lee Harris
Jun 11, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Randall Lee Harris, age 57, was born January 15, 1968 and died June 11, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Yorozu Automotive, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Anna Jo Thomas Harris.
He was married to Paula Harris of...
Patsy Ann Dick Wanamaker
Jun 10, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Sandusky, OH native Patsy Ann Dick Wanamaker, age 85, was born September 20, 1939 and died June 10, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
Mrs. Wanamaker was a homemaker and member of Pearls of Christ Church. She is the daughter of the late Terrell and Mabel Dick. She was married to James Gilbert Wanamaker who...
Katherine Shirl Bain Griffith
Jun 9, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Katherine Shirl Bain Griffith, age 70, was born January 14, 1955 and died June 9, 2025 at Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN following an extended illness.
A retired self-employed caregiver and of the Christian faith, Ms. Griffith was the daughter of the late Clayton Atnip and Annie Quilene Jones Bain....
Newton Ross Rowland
Jun 5, 2025
Newton Ross Rowland, age 77, born and raised in Warren County, Tennessee, passed away June 4, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith, strength and unwavering work ethic. Throughout his life, he took on many roles - son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, teacher, cook and many hats as an entrepreneur. Newton was the first teacher in Tennessee to offer computer...
Brenda Kay Norris
Jun 4, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Painesville, OH native Brenda Kay Norris, age 67, was born August 14, 1957 and died June 4, 2025 at her residence in McMinnville, TN following a brief illness.
A retired employee of Oster, Mrs. Norris was the daughter of the late Wesley and Emma Jean Leonard Nelson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Betty Jean Pearson Hillis
Jun 3, 2025
Campaign Community resident and Lambert County, MS native Betty Jean Pearson Hillis, age 88, was born August 19, 1936 and died June 3, 2025 at NHC of Sparta in Sparta, TN following an extended illness.
A retired substitute teacher at Eastside Elementary School, a proud member of the Campaign Community Center and of the Christian faith, she was the daughter of...
