Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Colonel Thomas B. Vaughn
Apr 22, 2025
Retired Army Colonel Thomas B. Vaughn was born August 8, 1938 in McMinnville, TN and passed away April 22, 2025 peacefully at home with his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Vaughn; mother, Gertrude Grissom; wife Nancy Aycock Vaughn; sisters, Geneva Bowdoin and Dorothy Carter and son, Thomas B. Vaughn, Jr.
Thomas is survived by his wife,...
Ruby Irene King
Apr 22, 2025
Ruby Irene King was born May 26, 1947 and passed away April 22, 2025. She was born in Madison County, AL to the late Javis Allen and Annie Magnolia Allen.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Wilson King, brother, Jerry Arrington and sisters, Pearl Self, Joann Hicks and Linda Faye Goodman.
Mrs. King is survived by...
Peggy Ann Earls
Apr 21, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Peggy Ann Earls, age 73, was born April 6, 1952 and died April 21, 2025 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Aquatech and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Minnie Wood Black. In addition to...
Tommy Myers, Jr. "PeePaw"
Apr 20, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Tommy Myers, Jr. “PeePaw”, age 63, was born July 19, 1961 and died suddenly on April 20, 2025 at his residence.
Tommy was retired as the sheriff of Warren County and a member of the Baptist church. He was the son of Thomas and Brenda Roberts Myers, Sr. of McMinnville. He began his law enforcement...
Gloria Fay Jones
Apr 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Gloria Fay Jones
May 22, 1938 – April 20, 2025
Gloria Fay Jones, age 86, of McMinnville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, at Webb House Retirement Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 22, 1938, in McMinnville, Gloria lived a life rooted in love, creativity, and faith. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,...
Brayden Elmer Bigham
Apr 16, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Brayden Elmer Bigham, age 16, was born March 3, 2009 and died April 16, 2025 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following a sudden illness.
A member of First Assembly of God, he was the son of Elmer and Jennifer Bigham of McMinnville. Brayden was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Elmer Bigham,...
Terry Lynn Odineal
Apr 14, 2025
Morrison, TN resident and Warren County native Terry Lynn Odineal, age 63, was born March 14, 1962 and died April 14, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired self-employed carpenter, he was the son of the late George Ray and DeAnna L Eis Odineal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Kenneth Odineal...
Betty Jean Prater
Apr 13, 2025
Naranja, FL resident and Dyersburg, TN native Betty Jean Prater, age 87, was born September 1, 1937 and died April 13, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired cafeteria manager with Dade County Public Schools and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late J.B. and Gwendolyn Mabry Garrison. In addition to her...
Bernice Carl "Bo" Cantrell, III
Apr 12, 2025
Morrison, TN resident and Nashville, TN native Bernice Carl “Bo” Cantrell, III, age 73, was born July 23, 1951 and died April 12, 2025 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville following a brief illness.
A retired self-employed carpenter and farmer and lifelong member of Rockliff Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Bernice Carl "B.C." and Kizzie...
Billie Joyce Fults
Apr 12, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native, Billie Joyce Fults, age 78, was born January 20, 1947 and died April 12, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Powermatic and member of the Madison St. Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Willie D. and Christine Ford York. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Juanita Erwin Lyle
Apr 11, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Juanita Erwin Lyle, age 85, was born December 29, 1939 and died April 11, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville.
A retired nurse and member of the Church of God, she was the daughter of the late William “Willy” and Verna Donaldson Erwin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother,...
Mary Price Hill
Apr 10, 2025
Mrs. Mary Price Hill, 87, was the loving wife of 58 years to the late Dr. James P. Hill. She entered into rest on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Mary was born in McComb, Mississippi on May 21, 1937. She was the youngest of three children born to the late Cooper and Iva Price. Mary Lynn, as she was called growing up,...
Osburn Huntley
Apr 10, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Osburn Huntley, age 85, was born May 26, 1939 and died April 10, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.
Mr. Huntley was a retired employee of Jewell Hale Construction and retired plumber, electrician, fabricator, gardener, logger and antique tractor restorer. He was a member of the Warren County...
Mike Hitchcock
Apr 10, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Mike Hitchcock, age 81, was born December 21, 1943 and died April 10, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A veteran of the United States Navy, retired floor finisher and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Edwin Olney and Robbie Winfred Hillis Hitchcock. In addition to...
Wilma Bell Turner
Apr 9, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Wilma Bell Turner, age 87, was born January 3, 1938 and died April 9, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired teacher's assistant with F.C. Boyd Christian School and member of East End Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Virgie Adell Curtis Bell. Mrs. Turner...
Russell "Ty" Eaton
Apr 8, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Russell “Ty” Eaton, age 64, was born May 26, 1960 and died April 8, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN following a sudden illness.
An employee with Yorozu and of the Christian faith, he was the son of the late William Russell and Betty Sue Griffith Eaton. In addition to his parents, he was...
Ronald Edwin "Ron" Williamson
Apr 8, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Ronald Edwin “Ron” Williamson, age 69, was born December 11, 1955 and died April 8, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired truck driver and member of The Pentecostals of McMinnville, he was the son of the late Ralph and Emma Roberts Williamson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Wanda Mae Cook
Apr 5, 2025
Morrison, TN resident and Warren County native Wanda Mae Cook, age 65, was born December 27, 1959 and died suddenly at her residence on April 5, 2025.
A Christian and retired employee of Nissan, she was the daughter of the late Ernest E. and Minnie Watts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by siblings, Joe Watts, Donnie...
Wanda Jean Smartt
Apr 4, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident Wanda Jean Smartt was born February 14, 1939 and passed away April 4, 2025.
She was employed by Oster for 46 years. Wanda had a heart of gold and was caretaker to many during her lifetime. She loved her pets, cooking, sewing and growing beautiful flowers. She was a true Christian and attended Trinity Baptist Church.
In addition to...
Juanita Walker Cantrell
Apr 4, 2025
Rock Island resident Juanita Walker Cantrell, age 96, was born September 1, 1928 at home in Rock Island, TN and died April 4, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following a brief illness.
Mrs. Cantrell was the last living telephone operator for General Telephone Company and worked at Lentz and Cooper and Martin in the butcher shop before opening Rock Island...
