Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Ruth Elaine Gowanlock Franklin
Aug 4, 2026
Ruth Elaine Franklin March 3, 1938-August 4, 2026
Ruth Elaine Franklin, 88, graduated to Heaven on August 4, 2026. Born the third daughter of Robert Gowanlock and Verna Gowanlock (Gress) and the middle child of seven, Ruth was the last to survive of her family.
Married to Roger Franklin for 69 years, she made her life full with her role as wife...
John Richard "Dick" Scott-Welch
Aug 4, 2026
Reverend John Richard “Dick” Scott-Welch
John Richard “Dick” Scott-Welch was born July 2, 1947, in Ruston, Louisiana, to Lafayette Richard and Lenoir Rabb Welch and passed to his Reward August 4, 2026, at Webb House in McMinnville, TN.
Dick enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on May 22, 1967, in San Antonio, Texas. During his enlistment, he was eventually sent to...
Jean Williams
Jul 31, 2026
Jean Williams passed away at the age of eighty-one. She lived a full and vibrant life until a series of sudden health issues in her final year.
Jean managed to successfully and simultaneously juggle pursuing an education and career while raising two boys.
Jean earned her bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Tech, master’s degree from George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, and completed...
Dr. David Mack Fouts
Jul 24, 2026
Dr. David Mack Fouts, age 74 (Jan. 1, 1952 – July 24, 2026), entered the presence of his Savior after a life marked by unwavering faith, devoted scholarship, and deep love for his family. His greatest passion was Jesus Christ and the study and teaching of God’s Word. His life was a testimony to his belief that knowing Scripture transforms...
Lester Karmon Cowell
Jul 24, 2026
Lester was 90 years old and passed away on July 24th, 2026
Lester was born in Camden, TN on November 12th, 1935 to Mildred Pafford Cowell and James Lester Cowell. His goals in life were to serve his Lord, his family, his country, and his beloved community of McMinnville by doing his best every day and helping and inspiring all people...
Kaye Taft Gross
Jul 22, 2026
Kaye Taft Gross, 77, passed away peacefully on July 22,2026 at Raintree Assisted Living in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Born on December 19, 1948, in Nashville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of William (“Bill”) and Edna Taft.
Kaye was a retired elementary school teacher who devoted her career to educating children in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Florida. Her longest tenure was at West Elementary...
Thelma Lee Kell
Jul 22, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Thelma Lee Kell, age 96, was born December 2, 1929 and died July 22, 2026 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville following a brief illness.
A retired secretary with Dezurik Corporation and a member of Central Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Dexter Lee and Mary Hannah...
James "Jim" Edward Johnson
Jul 21, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Davidson County, TN native James Edward Johnson, age 90, was born October 29, 1935 and died July 21, 2026 at The Waters of Smyrna in Smyrna, TN following an extended illness.
A retired mechanic and member of Brown Chapel Missionary Church, he was the son of the late Nelson and Clara Bell King Johnson. He was married...
Dallas Angel League
Jul 18, 2026
Dallas Angel League, the infant daughter of D'Andre’ and Taylor League of McMinnville, TN was born and died July 18, 2026 at Saint Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville.
She was preceded in death by sister, Stormy Angel League; grandfather, Larry League, Jr. and great-grandparents, Larry, Sr. and Carol League and Franklin Womack.
In addition to her parents she is survived by...
Louise Tindell
Jul 18, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Louise Tindell, age 82, was born February 11, 1944 and died July 18, 2026 at Manchester Center for Rehabilitation following a sudden illness.
A former Nurses Aide with Warren County General Hospital and a member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Lillard and Margie Lee Stroud Muncey....
Clarence Garrett Henry
Jul 17, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Clarence Garrett Henry, age 85, was born November 30, 1940 and died July 17, 2026 at Ascension St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville,, TN following an extended illness.
A United States Air Force veteran, retired HVAC technician with Southeastern Energy Contractors and retired supervisor with Century Electric, he was the son of the...
Elizabeth Ann Barnes
Jul 14, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Overton County, TN native Elizabeth Ann Barnes, age 92, was born March 31, 1934 and died July 14, 2026 at The Webb House Retirement Center in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
A business owner and antique dealer and a member of First Presbyterian Church, she was the daughter of the late William Edgar and Elizabeth Grace...
Charles L. Smith
Jul 13, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Charles L. Smith, age 101, was born January 18, 1925 and died July 13, 2026 at Webb House in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II, a member of the Church of Christ, and a retired Supervisor with McMinnville Concrete, he was the son of the late Arthur...
Joe Strickland Moody
Jul 12, 2026
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Joe Strickland Moody, Jr., age 73, was born August 29, 1952 and died July 12, 2026 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN following a brief illness.
A retired door greeter for Walmart and former employee of Hillis Trucking Company, Cumberland Lumber and Manufacturing Company and Magnetek Century Electric, he was...
Donald Boland Cathey
Jul 10, 2026
McMinnville resident and Coffee County, TN native Donald Boland Cathey, age 85, was born January 5, 1941 and died July 10, 2026 at his residence following a sudden illness.
A retired Supervisor with A.O. Smith and member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Samuel Wade and Mattie Lou Harrell Cathey. In addition to his...
Keith Foster Young
Jul 8, 2026
Woodbury, TN resident and Cannon County, TN native Keith Foster Young, age 53, was born April 29, 1973 and died July 8, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN following an extended illness.
The preacher at Bethlehem Church of Christ in Spencer, TN, he was the son of Louella Young of Woodbury, TN and the late Butch Young. In...
Winston Rainer "Mac" Hughes
Jul 8, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Ariton, AL native Winston Rainer “Mac” Hughes, age 83, was born October 9, 1942 and died July 8, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative and of the Pentecostal faith, he was the son of the late Captain Ray Downing and Eula Irene Burke. In addition to his...
Mark Randall Stevens
Jul 7, 2026
Morrison, TN resident and Mansfield, OH native Mark Randall Stevens, age 67, was born February 24, 1959 and died July 7, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness.
A veteran of the United States Air Force and retired officer from Richland Correctional Institution, he was the son of the late William Merle and Esther Elizabeth Randall Stevens.
He was married to...
Bonnie Kate Stanton Moody
Jul 7, 2026
Roswell, GA resident and Putnam County, TN native Bonnie Kate Stanton Moody was born November 20, 1925 and died July 7, 2026 at The Georgian Lakeside Senior Living Center in Roswell, GA.
A homemaker, avid golfer and member of the Methodist Church, she was the daughter of the late Lucian Hargis and Anna Lee Bohannon Stanton. In addition to her parents,...
Paul Stephen Raptis
Jul 5, 2026
Spencer, TN resident and Los Angeles, CA native Paul Stephen Raptis, age 70, was born December 13, 1955 and died July 5, 2026 in Indiana following a brief illness.
An extradition officer and member of Experience Community Church, he was the son of the late James Raptis and Margaret Warner Fulte. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
