Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Mike Walker, Sr.
Apr 27, 2023
Baxter, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Mike Walker, Sr. age 60, was born January 16, 1963 and died April 27, 2023 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. A handyman, he was the son of the late Herbert Glen and Iris Nell Wanamaker Walker, Sr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Linda Marie Hale Simpson
Apr 23, 2023
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Linda Marie Hale Simpson, age 79, was born December 29, 1943 and died April 23, 2023 at her residence following a brief illness.
A retired, self-employed babysitter and member of Christ Chapel Church, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Mary Frances Rowland Hale. She was married May 30, 1969 to Thomas...
Juanita Bowdoin
Apr 23, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Juanita Bowdoin, age 96, was born February 21, 1927 and died April 23, 2023 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.
A former employee of Magnetek and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Milford Presley and Novella Ponder Richardson. She was married...
Benjamin Mark "Benji" Webster
Apr 20, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Polk County, TN native Benjamin Mark Webster, age 51, was born January 14, 1972 and died April 20, 2023 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
A former store manager and member of Friendship Baptist Church in Manchester, TN, he was the son of Paul and Ann Webster of McMinnville,...
Barry Lane Knight
Apr 16, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Barry Lane Knight, age 72, was born December 19, 1950 and died April 16, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
A retired superintendent with the Tennessee Department of Transportation and a member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Haskell Grant and...
Wyatt William Loudermilk
Apr 13, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Rutherford County, TN native Wyatt William Loudermilk, age 53, was born August 7, 1969 and died suddenly April 13, 2023 at Ascension St. Thomas Dekalb Hospital.
A United States Army veteran and forklift operator with Tenneco, he was the son of the late, William Wyatt and Marguerite Thurman Loudermilk.
He was married to Tina...
Amanda Kay Rangel
Apr 10, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Amanda Kay Rangel, age 40, was born September 22, 1982 and died suddenly April 10, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of Beverly Fults of McMinnville, TN and the late Clyde Fults.
She was married to Jose “Alex” Rangel of McMinnville, TN....
Ronald Jackson Simones
Apr 9, 2023
Murfreesboro, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Ronald Jackson Simones, age 83, was born June 19, 1939 and died April 9, 2023 at his residence following a short illness.
A United States Army veteran, retired employee with Magnetek Century Electric and a member of the Baptist church, he was the son of the late Andrew Jackson and Gladys...
Riverly Grace Fults
Apr 7, 2023
Riverly Grace Fults, the infant daughter of Johnathan Fults and Megan Salzberg was stillborn April 7, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN.
In addition to her parents, Riverly Grace is survived by sisters and brothers, Riley Crocker, Remington Wells and Ryker Fults; grandparents, Ernest and Patricia Fults and Suzette and Steve Greissinger; great nana and...
Frank "Donald" Cowan
Apr 5, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Smith County, TN native Frank “Donald” Cowan, age 90, was born April 2, 1933 and died April 5, 2023 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.
Donald was the son of the late Ira B. and Siddie Mae Stewart Cowan. He was a farmer from the Centertown community, who at various times during...
Carolyn Sue Ashburn
Apr 1, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and White County, TN native Carolyn Sue Ashburn, age 68, was born September 14, 1954 and died April 1, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following an extended illness.
An instructor with Pacesetters and a member of the Church of God, she was the daughter of the late Stanton Ray Manus and Arzella...
Steve Young
Mar 31, 2023
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Steve Young, age 53, was born December 25, 1969 and died March 31, 2023 following a sudden illness. An employee of Comfort Properties, Inc., he was the son of the late John Darty and Eva Lois Drewar Young. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Anthony Young....
Hilary Erin Sherrick
Mar 31, 2023
Hilary Erin Jeter Sherrick was a very loving daughter, wife, sister, dog mom, stepmom, and friend. She was a true angel on earth who fiercely loved everyone in her life. She would light up the room with her beautiful smile, bright blue eyes, and her infectious laugh. She had the most generous heart and she loved to shower her loved...
Nina Marie Tobitt
Mar 30, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Nina Marie Tobitt, age 85, was born August 30, 1937 and died March 30, 2023 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following a short illness.
A retired employee with NHC Healthcare and member of Friendship Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late David Ray and Edna...
Lloyd Powers
Mar 29, 2023
Scottsville, KY resident and Warren County, TN native Lloyd Powers, age 75, was born July 12, 1947 and died March 29, 2023 at Hospice House in Bowling Green, KY following an extended illness.
Mr. Powers was a retired plant manager in the apparel industry and attended Peter’s Creek Church of Christ in Barren County, KY. He was the son...
Gary Coppinger Blu "Copper Blu" Taylor
Mar 29, 2023
Gary Coppinger Blu Taylor “Copper Blu” was born sleeping on March 29, 2023 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Trence Grissom. “Copper Blu” is survived by parents, Landon and Jessica; brothers, Wilder, Barker and Ledger Higgins; grandparents, Pat Grissom and Gary and Ann Taylor; aunts, Trechia James, Toree (Jon) Hillis, Jenee...
Gary R. Reed
Mar 28, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Niota, TN native Gary R. Reed, age 69, was born April 11, 1953 and died March 28, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired truck driver with Celadon Trucking, he was the son of the late Nile Robert and Kathryne Louise Willis Reed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Rosa Ellan Perron
Mar 26, 2023
Altamont, TN resident and Warren County native Rosa Ellan Haley Higgins Buckner Perron, age 84, was born January 5, 1939 and died March 26, 2023 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilition following a brief illness.
A retired factory worker and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Lucy Nunley Haley. In...
Linda Gail Watts
Mar 25, 2023
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Linda Gail Watts, age 72, was born March 13, 1951 and died March 25, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee with Tenneco, she was the daughter of Juanita Richardson Bowdoin of McMinnville, TN and the late Julius Bowdoin. In addition to her father, she was...
Evie Bell Bouldin Campbell
Mar 22, 2023
Morrison, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Evie Bell Bouldin Campbell, age 80, was born February 21, 1943 and died March 22, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.
An employee with Carrier Corporation for over 30 years and member of Morrison Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Roy Willard and Martha...
