Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
James William Boyd
Aug 25, 2025
James William Boyd, 95, was born to Bowling Briggs and Katherine Louise Boyd of Donelson, Tennessee on April 15, 1930 and died on August 25, 2025 in McMinnville, Tennessee.
James Boyd grew up in Donelson, Tennessee and attended David Lipscomb College and Vanderbilt University earning a degree in Business. He later attended Indiana University, Harding Graduate School of Biblical Studies, and...
Chad Miles Avent
Aug 23, 2025
Smithville, TN resident and Sumner County, TN native Chad Miles Avent, age 49, was born July 26, 1976 and died August 23, 2025 at his residence following a sudden illness.
Mr. Avent was the son of William and Brenda Avent of Columbia, TN. In addition to his parents, he is survived by daughters, Ashly (Scotty) Jones of Murfreesboro, TN, Hillary Lackey...
Margie Frances Luna
Aug 23, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Margie Frances Luna, Age 76, was born March 28, 1949 and died August 23, 2025 at her residence following and extended illness.
A property manager and a member of Bethel Hill Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Marshell and Josephine Durham Ferrell. In addition to her parents she was preceded...
Beverly Anitte Foster
Aug 22, 2025
Smithville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Beverly Anitte Foster, age 59, was born July 8, 1966 and died August 22, 2025 at her residence following a sudden illness.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of Jackie Foster of Sparta, TN and the late Kenneth Woodson Foster, Sr. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by brothers,...
Leigh Ann Thompson Speal
Aug 22, 2025
Leigh Ann (Thompson-Harris) Speal, age 65, of Chattanooga, TN, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 22, 2025. Leigh was a most beloved member of the Thompson family, and we will miss her until we see her again in Glory. Leigh regularly attended Silverdale Baptist Church in Chattanooga, TN. She was a kindhearted...
Mary Margaret Self
Aug 20, 2025
Maryville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Mary Margaret Self, age 75, was born October 5, 1949 and died August 20, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired office manager and member of Dotson Memorial Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Brown and Mary Hillis Carr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Sylvia Jean Martin Banks
Aug 20, 2025
Sylvia Jean Martin Banks, age 86 of McMinnville, TN died August 20, 2025.
She was born in the Irving College Community of Warren County on July 23, 1939. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Eugene Martin and mother, Selva Estil Wanamaker Martin.
She was married to Billy Austin Banks on November 10, 1962 who preceded her in death. In...
James Larry Vance
Aug 19, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native James Larry Vance, age 68, was born May 27, 1957 and died August 19, 2025 at his residence following a sudden illness.
A retired employee with Yorozu, he was the son of the late Raymond and Lena Mae Dillon Vance.
Mr. Vance is survived by children, Ashley Vance of Rock Island, TN and Kala...
Georgia Mae Martin Etter Huggins
Aug 18, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Georgia Mae Martin Etter Huggins, age 96, was born April 1, 1929 and died August 18, 2025 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired plant nurse with the Carrier Corporation and a member of the Baha’i faith, she was the daughter of the late George and Stella Savage Martin....
Bobbie Tilford Roach
Aug 17, 2025
A Final Tribute to a life well lived
Bobbie Tilford Roach was born on December 8, 1936 in Smartt, Tennessee to the marital union of Benjamin Roach, Jr. and Eula Biles Roach. Bobbie was the youngest of six children and was just three years old when his mother died suddenly and unexpectedly at the age of 40. He and his siblings...
Monty Keith Jennings
Aug 15, 2025
Rock Island resident and McMinnville native, Monty Keith Jennings, age 85, was born December 15, 1939 and died August 15, 2025 following an extended illness.
A United States Army veteran and a beloved employee of Crooked Stick Feed for ten years, he was the son of the late George Washington and Cora Mae Hobbs Jennings. In addition to his parents, he...
Judith Anne Melton
Aug 15, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Judith Anne Melton, age 83, was born August 5, 1942 and died August 15, 2025 at her residence in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
Retired employee of Raintree Manor, she was the daughter of the late Toy and Faye Denton Tolbert. She was married to Hugh B. Melton who preceded her in death. In...
Cecilia Murphy
Aug 12, 2025
Cecilia Murphy, 77, passed away at her home on August 12, 2025, following a courageous eight-year battle with ovarian cancer and leukemia. She was surrounded by her husband Rick Murphy and her six brothers and sisters.
Cecilia was born on October 6, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, yet in her heart she was always a “Texas Girl.” She is preceded in...
Ricky Lee Henderson
Aug 11, 2025
Rock Island, TN resident and Cannon County, TN native Ricky Lee Henderson, age 64, was born September 23, 1960 and died August 11, 2025 at NHC Healthcare in Sparta, TN following an extended illness.
A retired employee of the Carrier Corporation and a member of the Baptist church, he was the son of the late Oscar S. and Allie Elizabeth “Peggy”...
James Edward Coldwell
Aug 10, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Barberton, OH native James Edward Coldwell, age 48, was born August 26, 1976 and died suddenly on August 10, 2025 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN.
An employee with the Town of Morrison, he was the son of Mary Coldwell of McMinnville, TN and the late Everett Coldwell. In addition to his parents, he...
David Jeffrey Clark
Aug 7, 2025
Murfreesboro, TN resident and White County, TN native David Jeffrey Clark, age 63, was born March 25, 1962 and passed suddenly on August 7, 2025 at his residence.
A retired employee of Daiei America Inc. and member of the former Clarks Chapel Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Charles and Martha Rosetta “Rose” Blaylock Clark. In addition to...
Harold Thomas Solomon
Aug 6, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Harold Thomas Solomon, age 86, was born April 12, 1939 and died August 6, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A former employee of BRC and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Sherman and Sadie Starkey Solomon. He was married to Magnolia Solomon...
Jack Smith
Aug 5, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Jack Smith, age 74, was born February 12, 1951 and died August 5, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
A veteran of the United States Navy and Tennessee Army National Guard, former employee of Carrier Corporation, retired truck driver for McElroy Truck Lines and member of...
Betty Josephine Massar
Aug 4, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Betty Josephine Massar, age 87, was born June 14, 1938 and died August 4, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Hubbard Construction, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Mildred Durham Anderson. She was married to Edwin Woodlee and Alex Massar, both who preceded her...
Martha Pauline Martin
Jul 30, 2025
Morgantown, WV resident and Warren County, TN native Martha Pauline Martin, age 95, was born May 4, 1930 and died July 30, 2025 at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV following a brief illness.
The retired owner of Be Lovely Beauty Salon, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Ella Millraney Martin. In addition to her parents, she...
