Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Larry Lefevers
Oct 2, 2022
Morrison, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Larry Lefevers, age 69, was born November 15, 1952 and died October 2, 2022 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness. A retired custodian from North Coffee Elementary School and member of Smartt First Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and...
James Michael Durham
Oct 2, 2022
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native James Michael Durham, age 70, was born January 2, 1952 and died October 2, 2022 at Willow Branch Health & Rehabilitation in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired court officer of 34 years from McMinnville Police Department and member of Shellsford Baptist Church, he was the son of the late...
David James Leonheart
Oct 2, 2022
Rock Island, TN resident and Meadville, PA native, David James Leonhart, age 78, was born July 9, 1944 and died October 2, 2022 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following a brief illness. A retired heavy machine operator from Highways, Inc., he was the son of the late George and Norma Himes Leonheart. In addition to his parents,...
Woody Gwyn Hillis
Oct 2, 2022
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native, Woody Gwyn Hillis, age 78, was born February 4, 1944 and died October 2, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness. A retired nurseryman and a member of Hebron Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Arlin and Beatrice Wanamaker Hillis. He was married to Sharon Milstead Hillis...
Larry Hugh Cantrell
Oct 1, 2022
Sumter, SC resident and Warren County, TN native Larry Hugh Cantrell, age 86, was born December 10, 1935 and died October 1, 2022 following an extended illness. A veteran of the United States Air Force, retired photographic repair tech for the Department of Defense and member of Northside Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Frederick Rudolph and...
Janice Lenora Dodd
Sep 30, 2022
McMinnville, TN resident and Atlanta, GA native, Janice Lenora Dodd, age 82, was born February 18, 1940 and died September 30, 2022 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness. A retired factory worker from McMinnville Garment Company and a member of Victory Freewill Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Anderson “Tiny” and Laura Baker...
Keith Guerrero Hernandez
Sep 30, 2022
McMinnville, TN resident and Marshall, TX native Keith Guerrero Hernandez, age 35, was born November 28, 1986 and died September 30, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness. A retired Staff Sergeant from the United States Air Force, he was the son of Joaquin Hernandez of McMinnville, TN and the late Lisa Gay Sallee. He was married to Kara...
Josephine Leigh Futrell Turner
Sep 29, 2022
Morrison, TN resident and Conway, NC native Josephine Leigh Futrell Turner, age 89, was born February 10, 1933 and died September 29, 2022 at The Webb House Retirement Center in McMinnville, TN after a lingering illness. A retired secretary with the Warren County Executive’s office and member of Central Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Arnold...
Peyton R. Terry
Sep 28, 2022
Viola, TN resident and Clay County, TN native Peyton R. Terry, age 81, was born December 6, 1940 and died September 28, 2022 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness. A veteran of the United States Army, retired Greyhound bus driver and member of Covenant Fellowship Church, he was the son of the late James W. and...
Nova Louise Courtney
Sep 28, 2022
Rock Island, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Nova Louise Courtney, age 96, was born November 21, 1925 and died September 28, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. A homemaker and member of Friendship the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Hattie Walker Jones. She was married to Richard Courtney on...
Michael "Buckey" Mitchell
Sep 26, 2022
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Michael “Buckey” Mitchell, age 42, was born July 13, 1980 and died suddenly September 26, 2022. An employee of Barker Construction in McMinnville, TN and of the Church of Christ faith, he was the son of Kevin Mitchell and Marlene Spakes. He was preceded in death by grandmother, Zada Belle Mitchell...
Marvin Leon Turner, Sr.
Sep 26, 2022
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Marvin Leon Turner, Sr., age 80, was born January 16, 1942 and died September 26, 2022 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville. A retired tube shop employee from Carrier, he was the son of the late William and Ever Mae Clian Turner. He was married to Sarah Frances Powers who preceded him in...
Brooks Palmer
Sep 26, 2022
David Brooks Palmer, known to friends and family as Brooks, 34, of McMinnville, TN passed away on September 26th. Brooks was predeceased by his father, Steven Palmer. He is survived by his mother, Jill Palmer, his two sisters, Taylor (TJ) Robison, Bailey, and his niece Scarlett. A Celebration of Life will be held at High Funeral Home, in McMinnville, TN...
Evelyn Ruth Cooper
Sep 25, 2022
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native, Evelyn Ruth Cooper, age 83, was born February 25, 1939 and died September 25, 2022 at NHC Healthcare in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
A retired seamstress from Vigorelli Hosiery Mill and a member of The Vine Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Carl E. and Lorene...
David Thomas Yates, Sr.
Sep 24, 2022
Morrison, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native David Thomas Yates, Sr., age 77, was born January 23, 1945 and died September 24, 2022 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN. A retired employee of McMinnville Tool & Die, he was the son of the late Roy Blanton and Lola Mae Yates. He was married to Rose...
Myrtle Frances Kirby
Sep 22, 2022
McMinnville, TN resident and Campaign, TN native Myrtle Frances Kirby, age 86, was born May 22, 1936 and died September 22, 2022 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation Center in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness. A retired bus aid for Putnam County School System and a member of Stevens Street Baptist Church in Cookeville, TN, she was the daughter...
Glenn "Jack" Bottoms Butcher
Sep 22, 2022
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Glenn “Jack” Bottoms Butcher, age 88, was born October 21, 1933 and died suddenly September 22, 2022 at his residence. A retired farmer and of the Baptist faith, he was the son of the late Clarence Mitchell and Velma Mae Bottoms Butcher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Sara Josiphene Cummings
Sep 20, 2022
Boiling Springs, SC resident and Van Buren County, TN native Sara Josiphene Cummings, age 93, was born June 8, 1929 and died September 20, 2022 at White Oak Estates in Spartanburg, SC following a brief illness. A retired beautician, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Mary Guy McCormack. She was married to the late David L. Cummings...
Timothy Arlan Madewell
Sep 18, 2022
McMinnville, TN resident and White County, TN native Timothy Arlan Madewell, age 51, was born September 30, 1970 and died September 18, 2022 at his residence following an extended illness.
A self-employed construction worker and of the Baptist faith, he was the son of Nesta Valarie Feagle of Fort White, FL and the late Donald Madewell. He was married...
Martha Joann Leslie Trotman Ballard
Sep 17, 2022
McMinnville, TN resident and Goodlettsville, TN native, Martha Joann Leslie Trotman Ballard, age 91, was born July 16, 1931 and died September 17, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. A retired assistant editor from Ingram Book Company, member of the First Baptist Church and member of McMinnville Chapter #349 Order of the Eastern Star, she was the daughter...
