Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Wanda Sharlene "Squirrel" Stillwell
Oct 28, 2024
Wanda Sharlene “Squirrel” Stillwell was born April 14, 1964 and passed peacefully on October 28, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband, Danny Stillwell; mother, Mae Emma Church and sister, Theresa Harrison.
Mrs. Stillwell is survived by son, Jeremy Stillwell; daughter, Ami Hillis; grandsons, Carson, Logan, Bjorn and...
Melanie Anne Scott-Welch
Oct 26, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Melanie Anne Scott-Welch, age 75, was born August 13, 1949 and died October 26, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.
A homemaker and member of First United Methodist Church, she was the daughter of Barbara G. Scott of McMinnville and the late Melvin E. Scott. In addition to her...
Susan Ruth Hancock Barton
Oct 25, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Oxford, England native, Susan Ruth Hancock Barton, age 79, was born November 9, 1944 and died October 25, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.
A member of Martin Chapel Fellowship, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Pamela Lovegrove Hancock. Susan was the face of McMinnville Animal Clinic for 40...
Adolf Woodlee
Oct 23, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and native Adolf Woodlee, age 88, was born July 15, 1936 and died October 23, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.
A United States Army veteran, retired self-employed farm equipment manufacturer and member of Armstrong Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Andrew Beecher and Pauline Fults Woodlee. He was...
Joy Elaine Davis
Oct 22, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Joy Elaine Davis, age 71, was born May 21, 1953 and died October 22, 2024 at her residence following a brief illness.
Mrs. Davis was a retired secretary with O.K. Heating and Air and attended Oasis Church. She was the daughter of the late Harvel and Frances Hennessee Hale. She was married March 17,...
James Vernon Barnes, Jr. "Jimmy"
Oct 21, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native James V. Barnes, Jr. “Jimmy”, age 76, was born October 19, 1948 and died October 21, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN following a brief illness.
Retired owner of Vernon Barnes and Son Nursery and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Vernon and Ottolynne...
James Thomas Harrell
Oct 21, 2024
Morrison, TN resident and Warren County native James Thomas Harrell, age 80, was born February 27, 1944 and died October 21, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee with Carrier Corporation and member of Caney Branch the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ruthie Jane Helton Harrell. In addition to his parents,...
Iva Jean Cunningham
Oct 21, 2024
McMinnville resident and Coffee County, TN native Iva Jean Cunningham, age 82, was born November 13, 1941 and died October 21, 2024 at Unity Medical Center in Manchester, TN following an extended illness.
A homemaker and a member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Delter and Myrtle Sissom Tenpenny She was married to Jimmy...
Marv Alt
Oct 21, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Richland Center, WI native Marv Alt, age 75, was born April 26, 1949 and died October 21, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
A United States Air Force veteran of Vietnam, retired delivery driver for Warren Farmers Co-op and member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Joseph Michael and Grace...
Sally Davis Pryor
Oct 20, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Sally Davis Pryor, age 84, was born March 10, 1940 and died Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Ascension Saint Thomas River Park following a sudden illness.
A homemaker, hair stylist, former Executive Secretary of the Warren County Chapter of the American Red Cross and member of Central Church of Christ, she was the daughter...
Evelyn Travis
Oct 20, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Evelyn Travis, age 92, was born April 8, 1932 and died October 20, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.
A retired employee of DeZurik and member of East End Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Lula Hill Cantrell. She was married March 8,...
Samuel Landon Womack
Oct 19, 2024
Nashville, TN resident and native Samuel Landon Womack, age 53, was born October 14, 1971 and died October 19, 2024 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center following a sudden illness.
A 1994 graduate of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville with a degree in political science and an employee with Traffic Control Group in Nashville, he was the son of the late...
Donny Webb
Oct 16, 2024
McMinnville resident and Lynwood, CA native Donny Webb, age 63, was born April 1, 1961 and died October 16, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville following an extended illness.
Former operations manager with St. Jude Medical and a member of Shepherd of the Hills, he was the son of Ellen Ann Cohen of Mission Viejo, CA and the...
Arrahwannah Brown Monroe
Oct 13, 2024
Arrahwannah Brown Monroe passed peacefully to the next life in the early morning hours of October 13th, 2024. In her own home, she was surrounded by her beloved family.
Arrahwannah was born on September 8th, 1934 in Ballground, Georgia, entering the Earth in her cherished Granny’s farmhouse, the site of her happiest childhood memories. The eldest of five, she is predeceased...
Kenneth Wayne "Red" Rutledge
Oct 12, 2024
Kenneth Wayne “Red” Rutledge (51), of Rock Island, TN, passed away on October 12, 2024, at St Thomas River Park Hospital due to congestive heart failure. He is at peace and his life is no longer plagued by addiction.
Red was born November 22, 1972, in McMinnville, TN to Ben Edward and Betty Alverson Rutledge. In addition to his parents, he...
Johnnie Pearl Morton
Oct 12, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Johnnie Pearl Morton, age 88, was born August 16, 1936 and died October 12, 2024 at Riverview Terrace following a sudden illness.
A retired owner and operator of Morton's Horticultural Products, she was the daughter of the late John and Eva Whitaker Whiteaker. Mrs. Morton was of the Christian Faith. She was married July...
Johnnie Deaton "Tooter" Grissom
Oct 12, 2024
Rock Island, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Johnnie Deaton "Tooter" Grissom, age 101, was born July 24, 1923 and died October 12, 2024 at NHC Healthcare McMinnville following an extended illness.
Mrs. Grissom was a Christian and a member of the Church of Christ. She was baptized on August 30, 1949 by W.C. Reeder. A homemaker and substitute...
Jesse Eugene Miller
Oct 10, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Augusta, GA native Jesse Eugene Miller, age 40, was born April 16, 1984 and died suddenly October 10, 2024.
Jesse was the life of the party. Whether at a rave or a bonfire, he consistently embodied the spirit of fun! He loved playing video games with his kids and always challenged them. He loved dancing and music....
Leland Leonard Phillips
Oct 9, 2024
Rock Island, TN resident and Sturgis, MI native Leland Leonard Phillips, age 86, was born May 7, 1938 and died October 9, 2024 at Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Manchester, TN following an extended illness.
A veteran of the United States Army and retired crane operator with Southern Central Iron and Metal Waste Services, he was the son of...
Albert Abner Carter
Oct 4, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and native Albert Abner Carter, age 87, was born July 14, 1937 and died October 4, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
He was a Vietnam war veteran, retired United States Air Force Master Sgt. and an avid hunter and fisherman. A retired security guard with Powermatic, he was the son of the late John and...
