Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
John Morris Scott
Feb 26, 2023
I-30 resident and Warren County, TN native John Morris Scott, age 81, was born November 21, 1941 and died February 26, 2023 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN following a brief illness.
A farmer, nurseryman and member of Blue Springs Cove Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Lincoln and Anna Davey Scott. He was married...
Robert Glen Gibbs
Feb 25, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Kingston, TN native Robert Glen Gibbs, age 78, was born May 2, 1944 and died February 25, 2023 at his home from an extended illness.
A United States Army veteran who did two tours in Vietnam, he was the son of the late Frank and Lucille Gibbs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Jose Domingo Soto-Cabrera
Feb 23, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Santa Marie Del Tule, Centro, Oaxaca, Mexico native Jose Domingo Soto-Cabrera, age 40, was born August 4, 1982 and died suddenly February 23, 2023.
Mr. Soto-Cabrera was self-employed and a member of St. Marks Catholic Church. He was the son of Samuel Soto-Manuel of Mexico and the late Luz Maria Oralia Cabrera-Velasco.
Mr. Soto-Cabrera...
Earl Francis Burgess, Jr.
Feb 22, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Indian Lake, NY native Earl Francis Burgess, Jr., age 92, was born January 6, 1931 and died February 22, 2023 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
A Unites States Army veteran and retired property manager with Gordon McGee Development, he was the son of the late Earl Francis and Violet Columbe...
Mary Lou Savage
Feb 22, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Mary Lou Savage, age 84, was born September 14, 1938 and died February 22, 2023 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Lusk, Sr. and Josephine Martin. She was married to Marcellus Savage, who preceded her in death...
Jay Raden Davenport
Feb 21, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Davidson County, TN native Jay Raden Davenport, age 48, was born June 7, 1974 and died February 21, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired Corrections Officer with TN Department of Corrections and member of Westwood Church of Christ, he was the son of Jerry and Linda Greene Davenport of McMinnville, TN....
Lynder Armstead Holmes
Feb 21, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident, Lynder Armstead Holmes, age 100, was born March 17, 1922 and died February 21, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville.
Mr. Holmes was a World War II veteran, member of General George Patton’s Third Army and heavy machine gunner in the 808 Tank Destroyer Battalion. Mr. Holmes fought in the European Theatre, the Battle...
Janice Marie Dixon
Feb 21, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Franklin County, TN native Janice Marie Dixon, age 67, was born July 5, 1955 and died February 21, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired secretary with First Baptist Church and member of First Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late J.D. and RayBelle Limbaugh...
Joan Gail Steakley
Feb 20, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Joan Gail Steakley, age 54, was born July 14, 1968 and died suddenly February 20, 2023 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN.
A teacher with West Elementary School, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Lavada Ann Tritt Steakley. In addition to her parents, she was...
Judy Moore
Feb 20, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Judy Moore, age 71, was born April 2, 1951 and died February 20, 2023 at The Webb House in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
A mental health counselor with the State of Tennessee and a member of First Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Aubry and...
Jimmy Dale McGinness
Feb 19, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Jimmy Dale McGinness, age 48, was born April 27, 1974 and died suddenly February 19, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN.
A truck driver and security officer with Bridgestone, he was the son of Carl David and Brenda Sue Bates McGinness of McMinnville, TN. In addition to...
Janice Evelyn Prater Coleman
Feb 16, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Janice Evelyn Prater Coleman, age 66, was born October 6, 1956 and died February 16, 2023 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN following a brief illness.
A retired factory worker and a member of Ivy Bluff Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late George and Laura Gentry...
Anthony Wayne Sinks
Feb 15, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Anthony Wayne Sinks, age 69, was born May 22, 1953 and died February 15, 2023.
Wayne impacted many lives within the community with his sense of humor, caring heart for others and helping hands to those in need. He treasured his family, mostly adored his beautiful wife and his grandkids were...
Vernon Douglas "Chigger" Parker
Feb 12, 2023
Morrison, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Vernon Douglas “Chigger” Parker, age 80, was born October 11, 1942 and died February 12, 2023 at his residence following a short illness.
A retired employee of Batesville Casket Company, 23-year employee of Century Electric and member of Morrison Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Alvin CeeYork...
Morris Young
Feb 12, 2023
Rock Island, TN resident and Dekalb County, TN native Morris Young, age 84, was born April 23, 1938 and died February 12, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
A Vietnam veteran of the United States Army, former supervisor with Martin Crating and member of Pleasant Cove Church of Christ, he was...
James Olen Smith
Feb 9, 2023
Rock Island, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native James Olen Smith, age 80, was born September 23, 1942 and died February 9, 2023 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
A Vietnam veteran of the United States Army, retired employee of the Carrier Corp. and a member of the Baptist church, he...
Beverley Jean Hertwig
Feb 8, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Beverley Jean Hertwig, age 81, was born March 23, 1941 and died February 8, 2023 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
She was a member of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she enjoyed singing in the choir. After retiring from a long career in...
Paula Denise Lentz
Feb 8, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Paula Denise Lentz, age 70, was born October 25, 1952 and died February 8, 2023 at her residence following a 5 month illness.
A retired employee of The Outdoor Shop and Lentz Nursery, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Virginia Pauline Gillis Stiles, Jr. She was married to...
Franklin Standifer
Feb 7, 2023
Franklin Standifer, 89, of Aiken, South Carolina passed away February 7, 2023. He was born September 20, 1933 in Tennessee. He attended Irving College High School in McMinnville, TN then graduated from the University of Tennessee and went on to receive an M.B.A from the University of Michigan. He spent a career as a true patriot in the service of...
Edna Hillis Ledbetter
Feb 5, 2023
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Edna Hillis Ledbetter, age 78, was born September 6, 1944 and died suddenly February 5, 2023 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
A former employee of Formfit Rogers, Lyons Apparel and A.O. Smith and a member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Frank Cheatham...
