Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Dewey Willard "Pa" George
Mar 20, 2023
Dewey Willard “Pa” George, age 71 of Campaign, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 20, 2023.
Mr. George was a United States Army veteran of Korea, retired employee of Warren Mechanical Contractors and member of Oasis Church in McMinnville. “Pa” loved his family, friends, fishing and working outside.
He was the son of the...
Collin Trace Baker
Mar 16, 2023
Woodbury, TN resident and Davidson County, TN native Collin Trace Baker, age 23, was born October 28, 1999 and died March 16, 2023 at St. Thomas Stones River Hospital in Woodbury following a sudden illness.
Mr. Baker was the son of Mark Baker of Morrison, TN and Barbara Richardson of Woodbury, TN. In addition to his parents, Collin is...
Tabitha Resha Davis
Mar 16, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Rutherford County, TN native Tabitha Resha Davis, age 46, was born January 28, 1977 and died March 16, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of the late Jessie and Helen George Davis.
Mrs. Davis is survived by three children, Tamara, Jesse and Melissa; grandchildren, Mary Helen, Tilly-Rose...
Mary Frances Boyd
Mar 11, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Chattanooga, TN native Mary Frances Boyd, age 85, was born August 26, 1937 and died March 11, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee from DeZurik and member of North Hills Church of God of Prophecy, she was the daughter of the late Olen and Willie B. Martin League. She was...
Roy Van Pendleton
Mar 11, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Roy Van Pendleton, 85, was born February 4, 1938 and passed from this life March 11, 2023 at Alive Hospice Care in Murfreesboro, TN.
Roy served in the Tennessee Army National Guard from 1956-1964. He received his training and was stationed in Ft. Stewart, GA. He was a retired groundskeeper for Mt....
Ashley Nicole Ridner
Mar 11, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Ashley Nicole Ridner, age 33, was born November 6, 1989 and died March 11, 2023 following an extended illness. An employee of Batesville Casket Company, she was the daughter of Andy Steve and Nina Renee Sanders McCormack of McMinnville, TN. She was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, William Sanders; paternal grandfather,...
Lois Miller Tenpenny
Mar 10, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Hamilton County, TN native Lois Miller Tenpenny, age 80, was born January 21, 1943 and died March 10, 2023 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired seamstress, an employee with River Park Hospital for ten years, Oster Corporation for seventeen years and a member of Madison Street Baptist Church, she was...
Genay L. Evans Keener
Mar 10, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Genay L. Evans Keener, age 50, was born January 20, 1973 and died March 10, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.
A machine operator and member of the Baptist church, she was the daughter of David Brady and Helen Evans Byars, both of McMinnville, TN. She was preceded in...
"Bird Dog" Dodson
Mar 9, 2023
Spencer, TN resident and Warren County, TN native “Bird Dog” Dodson, age 65, was born February 22, 1958 and died March 9, 2023 following an extended illness.
A truck driver with Gary Hankins Logging and a member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Ruth and Frank Dodson. In addition to his parents, he was...
Matthew Steven Davenport
Mar 5, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Matthew Steven Davenport, age 51, was born November 8, 1971 and died suddenly on March 5, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville.
A yard foreman with Turner Auto Salvage and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of Rebekah Patton Arnold of McMinnville, TN....
Mary Ellen Ware
Mar 5, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Mary Ellen Ware, age 92, was born August 3, 1930 and died March 5, 2023 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired nursery worker and member of Hebron Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late James Claude and Holly Rogers Cunningham....
Stefanie LeeAnn Rambo Taylor
Mar 4, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native, Stefanie LeeAnn Rambo Taylor was born November 1, 1974 and passed from this life March 4, 2023 following an extended illness.
A homemaker, avid lover of animals and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Tommy Rambo. In addition to her father, she was preceded...
Claudie Mae Mitchell
Mar 2, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Claudie Mae Mitchell, age 91, was born May 28, 1931 and died March 2, 2023 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired factory worker and member of North Hills Church of God of Prophecy, she was the daughter of the late Will and...
Felicia Louise Smith
Mar 2, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Felicia Louise Smith, age 62, was born November 22, 1960 and died March 2, 2023 at her residence following an extended illness.
A self-employed caregiver and member of the Baptist church, she was the daughter of Carol D. Rutledge of McMinnville, TN. She was married to Louis Edward Smith, Jr.,...
Richard Calvin Watts
Feb 27, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Richard Calvin Watts, age 78, was born March 11, 1944 and died February 27, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.
A Tennessee Army National Guard veteran, retired machinist with Textron and a member of East End Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Vester and Addie...
Linda Lou Edens
Feb 27, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Chicago, IL native Linda Lou Edens, age 80, was born April 8, 1942 and died February 27, 2023 at her residence following a short illness. A retired administrative assistant with Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and member of the Catholic church, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Sally P. Oxsher McGee. She...
David Allen "Pete" Smith
Feb 27, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native David Allen “Pete” Smith, age 54, was born January 3, 1969 and died February 27, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A former employee of O.K. Heating and Air and member of Campaign Church of God, he was the son of Brenda Smith of...
Jason Lamar Reece
Feb 27, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Jason Lamar Reece, age 49, was born December 27, 1973 and died February 27, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following an extended illness.
An iron worker with Rod Buster, he was the son of Loretta Reece of McMinnville, TN and the late Jackie Robinson. In addition to...
Naomi Grace Bryant Cannon
Feb 26, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Naomi Grace Bryant Cannon, age 96, was born January 3, 1927 and died February 26, 2023 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Wagner Electric and McMinnville Garment Company and member of First Assembly of God, she was the daughter of the late Emmitt...
Thomas Edward "Tom" Rogers
Feb 26, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Thomas Edward “Tom” Rogers, age 72, was born September 1, 1950 and died February 26, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
A United States Navy veteran, retired maintenance employee with Carrier Corporation and Morrison Tool and Fab and a member of Hebron Church...
