Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Marvin Emmett Kell, Jr.
Apr 21, 2024
McMinnville resident and Van Buren County, TN native Marvin Emmett Kell, Jr., age 101, was born February 14, 1923 and died April 21, 2024 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville.
A WWII veteran of the United States Navy, retired employee of Genesco and member of Central Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Marvin...
Jess Willard Butcher
Apr 20, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Jess Willard Butcher, age 84, was born July 5, 1939 and died April 20, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville, TN following an extended illness.
A self-employed carpenter and member of Smyrna Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Howard Foster and Minnie Irene Dodson Butcher. He was married to Betty...
Vernice Lafayette Dunlap
Apr 18, 2024
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County native Vernice Lafayette Dunlap, age 77, was born April 13, 1947 and died April 18, 2024 following a sudden illness.
The retired owner of Dunlap Dozer and member of Corinth Church of Christ, he was the son of the late W.T. “Toome” and Louvene Dunlap. He was married May 23, 1992 to Yalta Jane...
Michele Denise Hutchins
Apr 17, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Michele Denise Hutchins, age 56, was born February 10, 1968 and died April 17, 2024 in St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following a five-week illness.
An accountant with Ben Lomand Connect and member of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church, she was the daughter of Carl and Jo Ann Cox of McMinnville. She was preceded in death...
Kellie Lea Church Thaxton
Apr 17, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and native Kellie Lea Church Thaxton, age 55, was born November 14, 1968 and died April 17, 2024 at her residence.
She was the daughter of the late Don and Judy Church.
She is survived by daughters, Jessica (Jim) Russman of New Castle, IN and Nicole Thaxton (Sedwin Davis) of Manchester, TN; son, Brandon Thaxton of McMinnville; grandchildren, Aubree...
Robert Allen Holt
Apr 16, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Robert Allen Holt, age 69, was born January 10, 1955 and passed April 16, 2024 surrounded by family who loved him.Bobby proudly served his country with the United States Marine Corps. He drove long haul trucks delivering goods and services across America. When not in service, he enjoyed being with his friends and...
David Key
Apr 14, 2024
McMinnville resident and Sparta, TN native David Key, age 66, was born March 1, 1958 and died April 14, 2024 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following a sudden illness. A retired project manager with W and W Plumbing and member of First Baptist Church of Smartt, he was the son of the late Larry David Key, Sr....
Paul Eugene Howell
Apr 13, 2024
Liberty, TN resident and Franklin, TN native Fujimo (Paul Eugene Howell), age 49, was born November 29, 1974 and died April 13, 2024 in St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital. An over the road driver for J & D Equipment, he was the son of Cynthia Howell of Franklin and the late Donald Eugene Howell. In addition to his father, he was preceded...
Carlie Eugene Burgess
Apr 13, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Livingston, TN native Carlie Eugene Burgess, age 85, was born December 31, 1938 and died April 13, 2024 in St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following an extended illness. A retired self-employed farmer and member of the Church of Christ he was the son of the late Hershel and Nannie Mayberry Burgess. In addition to his parents, he...
Diana Louise Adcock
Apr 11, 2024
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Diana Louise Adcock, age 59, was born September 4, 1964 and died April 11, 2024 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following an extended illness. A Christian, she was the daughter of Anna Louise Coppinger Adcock of Rock Island and the late Billy Wayne Adcock. In addition to her father, she was...
Julie Theresa VanBommel
Apr 11, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Bangor, ME native Julie Theresa VanBommel, age 72, was born July 6, 1951 and died April 11, 2024 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville following an extended illness. A United States Air Force MSgt, Retired, Vietnam veteran and member of the Catholic Church, she was the daughter of the late Freddy Lee and Mary Young...
Wayne Lee Rains
Apr 10, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Muncie, IN native Wayne Lee Rains, age 80, was born October 14, 1943 and died April 10, 2024 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro. A retired supervisor with General Motors, he was the son of the late John C. and Mollie B. Maples Rains. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Larry...
Sherry Elaine Walker
Apr 10, 2024
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County native Sherry Elaine Walker, age 70, was born April 25, 1953 and died April 10, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness. A homemaker and member of Eastside Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Hillis and June Farless. She was married to Paul Walker who preceded her in...
James Gordon Crouch
Apr 9, 2024
Warren County, TN resident and native James Gordon Crouch, age 71, was born June 5, 1952 and died April 9, 2024 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following an extended illness. A Vietnam veteran of the United States Army, mechanic and member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late James Edward and Inez Cantrell Crouch. In...
Larry C. Bishop
Apr 8, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Battle Creek, MI native Larry C. Bishop, age 73, was born December 9, 1950 and died April 8, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired landscaper he was the son of the late, Freeman and Loretta Campbell Bishop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Velma Anderson.
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Clarence "Tree Man" Martin
Apr 7, 2024
Somerset, KY resident and Warren County, TN native Clarence “Tree Man” Martin, age 62, was born November 16, 1961 and passed away April 7, 2024 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following an extended illness. A self-employed nursery worker, he was the son of the late Joseph Carol Martin and Ollar Inez Brimer Martin. In addition to his parents, he...
Bobby William Smith
Apr 7, 2024
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Bobby William Smith, age 58, was born February 6, 1966 and died April 7, 2024 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following an extended illness. An employee with Tennsmith, he was the son of the late Frank and Ocie King Smith. He was married to Lisa Lynn Smith on December 24, 2003...
Micah Gerald Majors
Apr 6, 2024
McMinnville resident and Hardin County, TN native Micah Gerald Majors, age 60, was born January 20, 1964 and died April 6, 2024 at his residence following an extended illness. A retired production supervisor with Yorozu, he was the son of the late Joel and Geraldene Majors. Mr. Majors is survived by son, Austin Dillon Majors of McMinnville; three brothers, Joel...
Edward Franklin "Frank" Edens
Apr 5, 2024
Edward Franklin Edens, “Frank”, a Nashville, TN resident and Charleston, WV native, was born November 14, 1948 and died suddenly at age 75 on April 5, 2024. He was a retired employee of the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, which manages the Tennessee State Parks. He will be remembered for his love of hiking and photographing the many parks...
James Patrick Isaacson
Apr 5, 2024
McMinnville, TN resident and Lansing, MI native James Patrick Isaacson, age 63, was born November 16, 1960 and died April 5, 2024 at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following a sudden illness. A carpenter and member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late James Grant Isaacson and Linda Lou McGee Edens. Mr. Isaacson is survived by...
