Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Catherine Sue Martin
Nov 19, 2023
Catherine Sue Martin, 86, of Jackson, TN, went home to be with Jesus November 19, 2023. She died peacefully with her family by her side at Brookdale Memory Care in Jackson, TN after a long illness with Alzheimer’s. Sue was born October 1, 1937 in McMinnville, TN to Hugh and Mary Lusk Paris. She attended High School at McMinnville Central...
Christopher Michael McCormick
Nov 18, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Davidson County, TN native Christopher Michael McCormick, age 44, was born January 16, 1979 and died suddenly November 18, 2023.
The son of Michael and Ann McCormick of the Smartt Station Community, he was married to Jo Nunley McCormick of the Irving College Community. He was preceded in death by grandmother-in-law, Louise Nunley.
In addition...
Kenneth Cleavis Barkes
Nov 15, 2023
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Kenneth Cleavis Barkes, age 64, was born August 3, 1959 and died suddenly November 15, 2023 at his residence.
He was the son of the late Jule Wayne and Dessie Dean Vickers Barkes. He was married to Tammy Barkes of McMinnville on August 21, 1992. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Dwayne Corbet Boyd
Nov 14, 2023
McMinnville resident and Dekalb County, TN native, age 52, was born December 23, 1970 and died November 14, 2023 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
A machinist with UTC Aerospace and a member of Christ Community Church, he was the son of David and Deborah Boyd of McMinnville.
In addition to his...
Frankie W. Hendrix
Nov 12, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Frankie W. Hendrix, age 98, was born March 15, 1925 and died November 12, 2023 at her residence following a two week illness.
A retired material handler with Aquatech and member of Westwood Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Isabelle Jones Warren. She was married to...
Carrie Leann Blevins
Nov 11, 2023
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Carrie Leann Blevins, age 46, was born October 23, 1977 and died suddenly November 11, 2023 at her residence.
An employee of Kasai, she was the daughter of Carl McCormick and Mary and Butch Maxwell. She was married to Ronald Blevins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death...
James Edward Certain
Nov 11, 2023
McMinnville resident and Dekalb County, TN native James Edward Certain, age 82, was born February 20, 1941 and died November 11, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness. A retired employee with Young’s Auto Parts, he was the son of the late Charlie and Lucille Miller Certain. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five...
Grace Ardell Camber
Nov 10, 2023
Maine native, Grace Ardell Camber, age 87, was born January 9, 1936 in Parsonsfield, ME and died November 10, 2023 at her daughter’s residence in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness. A homemaker and a member of Newport Full Gospel Church in Newport, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Frank Lufkin and Violet Enid Davis Taylor. In addition...
Nettie Louise Hutchings
Nov 10, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Loretto, TN native Nettie Louise Hutchings, age 88, was born March 16, 1935 and died November 10, 2023 at Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in Manchester, TN following an extended illness.
A retired inspector with ConAgra Foods, caregiver and member of Morrison Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Vera...
Margie Jean Carter
Nov 9, 2023
McMinnville resident and Van Buren County, TN native Margie Jean Carter, age 88, was born April 5, 1935 and died November 9, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness. A former employee of Levi’s, A.O. Smith, a healthcare worker and a member of Greenwood Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Elbert McGuire and Lillian Craig Brock....
Gerald Edward Curtis
Nov 9, 2023
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Gerald Edward Curtis, age 73, was born June 11, 1950 and died suddenly November 9, 2023 at his residence.
A retired USSSA and NSA umpire, maintenance worker and a member of St. Mary’s Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Bruce Curtis, Jr. and Agnes Lee Clendenon Evans. In addition...
Hobert Donald Smith
Nov 8, 2023
Hobert Donald Smith, 92, of Tequesta, FL passed away peacefully on November 8th surrounded by his cherished family at the family cabin in Hillisville (Harrison Ferry Mountain), McMinnville, TN. Don was born January 25th, 1931 in McMinnville, TN to the late Allen Elijah Smith and Mina Belle Bess. He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corp and...
Houston Grissom
Nov 6, 2023
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Houston Grissom, age 89, was born August 6, 1934 and died November 6, 2023 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville following a sudden illness.
A retired colander operator with Ohio Rubber Company and a member of McMinnville Church of God, he was the son of the late William Hoyt and Maude Pauline Ware Grissom....
Brady Warren Neilson
Nov 3, 2023
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Brady Warren Neilson, age 35, was born August 18, 1988 and died November 3, 2023 at his residence following a sudden illness. A self-employed welder, he was the son of Lisa Neilson of McMinnville and the late Paul Warren Neilson. I addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother, Shayne Neilson of...
Shirley Pauline Alford McBride
Oct 30, 2023
McMinnville resident and Marshall County, IL native Shirley Pauline Alford McBride, age 82, was born July 11, 1941 and died October 30, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following a brief illness.
A retired employee of Findlay, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Smith and Bertha Henegar Myers. She was married to Bobby McBride...
Benjamin James Smith
Oct 26, 2023
Nashville, TN resident and Davidson County, TN native Benjamin James Smith, age 40, was born on June 20, 1983 and died unexpectedly on October 26, 2023 in Lewisburg, TN.
A HVAC technician and member of the Episcopal Church, he was the son Dorothy “Bee” Bragg Pettersen and father of Bethany Grace Birdwell, both of Nashville, TN. He was preceded...
Ralph Martin
Oct 22, 2023
Chattanooga, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Ralph Martin, age 71, was born September 2, 1952 and died October 22, 2023 at CHI Memorial Hospital in Hixon, TN following a sudden illness.
A retired assistant district attorney for Hamilton County with a Juris Doctor Degree of Law, he was the son of the late Burcus Milton and Allene...
Anthony Green Adcock
Oct 21, 2023
Anthony Green Adcock passed from this life (passed into eternity) Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Troy Regional Medical Center after years of battling cancer.
Graveside services for Mr. Adcock will be held Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Mt. View Cemetery in McMinnville, TN. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
Tony was...
Harvey William Dillard
Oct 20, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Gary, IN native Harvey William Dillard, age 82, was born June 29, 1941 and died October 20, 2023 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
A retired line operator with Magnetek, he was the son of the late Marion “Bud” and Doris “Bird” Brace Dillard. In addition to his parents, he...
Steve Mitchell Nunley
Oct 19, 2023
Steve Mitchell Nunley, 71 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed from this life on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Cedar Hills Retirement Center in Cookeville, Tennessee. Steve was born Sunday, September 21, 1952, in McMinnville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Rice Alfred Nunley and the late Cora "Louise" (Bishop) Nunley. Steve was a loving son, brother, husband, father, Papa,...
