Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
George "Jim" Harper
Nov 21, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and native George “Jim” Harper, age 90, was born January 14, 1934 and died November 21, 2024 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro following a brief illness.
The owner of Indian Cave Nursery, he was the son of the late George Harrison and Lorene Holt Harper. Mr. Harper was married to Charlotte Belle “Dolly” Disbro Harper who preceded him...
Charles Ray Wilson
Nov 20, 2024
Charles Ray Wilson, born on the 20th of December in 1949 in McMinnville, Tennessee, passed from this world on the 20th of November, 2024, in Bradenton, Florida. A true Southern gentleman, Charles's journey through life was marked by kindness, wisdom, and an unwavering sense of integrity that touched the hearts of everyone fortunate enough to know him.
With love and warmth...
Beth A Fitch
Nov 20, 2024
Beth A Fitch peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at the very early age of 53 in McMinnville, TN; only a week after being diagnosed with cancer.
Beth was born and raised in Trenton, NJ and recently moved to Tennessee with her husband, Robert A Fitch. They were lifelong friends since school days and reconnected after years apart marrying...
Buddy Faye Warren
Nov 20, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and native Buddy Faye Warren, age 81, was born April 25, 1943 and died November 20, 2024 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Middle Tennessee Natural Gas, retired teacher’s aide with the Warren County School System, and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late...
Morris Waymon Hennessee
Nov 20, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Morris Waymon Hennessee, age 91, was born March 18, 1933 and died November 20, 2024 at Tennessee State Veterans’ Home in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
A United States Army veteran of Korea, retired nurseryman and owner of Honeysuckle Acres Nursery and member of Earlyville Church of Christ, he was the son of...
James Edward Ledbetter
Nov 16, 2024
Morrison, TN resident and Smithville, TN native James Edward Ledbetter, age 79, was born June 15, 1945 and died November 16, 2024 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following an extended illness.
A United States Marine Corps veteran, retired employee of Carrier and member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Ridley and Marjorie Bandy Ledbetter. In addition...
Gary Cleveland Newby
Nov 15, 2024
Sparta, TN resident and Detroit, MI native Gary Cleveland Newby, age 80, was born August 13, 1944 and died November 15, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center following a short illness.
A self-employed Environmental Contractor, he was the son of the late Ezekiel and Tula Goff Newby. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister-in-law and brother-in-law,...
Rolling Asa Ferrell
Nov 14, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Rolling Asa Ferrell, age 81, was born October 30, 1943 and died November 14, 2024 at his residence.
A retired employee of A.O. Smith and a member of the Church of Christ at St. Mary, he was the son of the late Fred and Edna Taylor Ferrell. He was married to Melba Leslie Templeton on...
Gavin Hallum Dodson
Nov 13, 2024
McMinnville resident and Nashville, TN native Gavin Hallum Dodson, 7 months, was born April 11, 2024 and died November 13, 2024 at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville, TN following a short illness.
Gavin was the son of Justin Dodson and Michaela Hallum, both of McMinnville.
In addition to his parents, Gavin is survived by grandparents, Jessica Hernandez and Jose, Melissa Hillis and...
Jennifer Dianne Hartsfield
Nov 13, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Plant City, FL native Jennifer Dianne Hartsfield, age 54, was born August 14, 1970 and died November 13, 2024 following an extended illness.
Mrs. Hartsfield was the daughter of the late Johnny Richard May and Bertha Marie Tucker Nunley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother, Ricky May; sister, Dorothy Marie May;...
Cody Lee Bell
Nov 12, 2024
Morrison, TN resident and Murfreesboro, TN native Cody Lee Bell, age 25, was born November 5, 1999 and died suddenly November 12, 2024 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville.
A member of Morrison First Baptist Church, he was the son of Charles Bell of Morrison, TN and Denise Thomas of McMinnville. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Shelah...
Joey Darrel Johnson
Nov 10, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Dekalb County, TN native Joey Darrel Johnson, age 56, was born February 22, 1968 and died November 10, 2024 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following an extended illness.
Joey was the son of the late Willie J. Johnson and Barbara Parsley, an employee with B&R Heating and Air Conditioning and WDG in McMinnville and a member...
Josephine Abbott
Nov 6, 2024
Josephine “Jo” Abbott, née Garrard, was born in the town of Gallup, New Mexico, on August 10, 1933, to her two parents, Edward Byron Garrard and Estella “Stella” Garrard née Barela, along with her siblings, Tim Garrard, Bee Gill, Byron Garrard, and Ladine Garrard. She grew to become not just a bright and joyful young woman, but a beautiful one...
Madalyn Taylor Hillis
Nov 6, 2024
Rock Island, TN resident and Boyle County, KY native Madalyn Taylor Hillis, age 90, was born May 19, 1934 and died November 6, 2024 at The Neighborhood at Tellico Village in Loudon, TN following an extended illness.
A homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Zachary Thomas and Idella Wilson Taylor. She...
Joyce Faye Barnes
Nov 5, 2024
Joyce Faye Barnes of McMinnville passed away on November 5, 2024, at the age of 75. Joyce was born on November 23, 1948 in McMinnville, TN, to C.D. and Lucille Barnes. She was a Warren County native and a lifelong resident of the Centertown Community.
Joyce grew up in a loving, Christian home on the family farm, River Valley Farms. Living...
Noel Pepper
Nov 5, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Noel Pepper, age 78, was born June 26, 1946 and died November 5, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
A United States Navy veteran, retired owner and manager of Kingwood Foodland and member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ, he was the son of the late James Estil and Wilma Louise Wiseman...
Tammy Bouldin
Nov 4, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Tammy Bouldin, age 59, was born January 21, 1965 and died November 4, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness.
A former CNA with NHC of McMinnville and a member of Dayspring Community Church, she was the daughter of the late Earl Ray and Ethel Louise Boren Greene. In addition to her parents, she...
Katherine Willene Bottoms
Nov 3, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and native Katherine Willene Bottoms, age 89, was born December 5, 1934 and died November 3, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker and member of Shellsford Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Willie Green McBride. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Omega Aloi,...
Austin Henry King
Nov 1, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native, Austin Henry King, age 84, was born May 8, 1940 and died November 1, 2024 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired nurseryman with Heather Farms and a Christian, he was the son of the late John and Hassie Perry King. Mr. King was married January 19, 1963 to Betty...
Betty Kay Young Perry
Oct 31, 2024
Betty Kay Young Perry, born January 11, 1942, was a devoted volunteer to Warren County and a member of Salem Church of Christ. She passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 82 years of age.
She was preceded in death by parents, John and Grace Young and three brothers, John, Bill and Bud Young.
She is survived...
