Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Barbara B. Gillespie
Oct 25, 2025
Brentwood, TN resident and Guntersville, AL native Barbara Ann Brown Gillespie, age 91, was born April 5, 1934 and died October 25, 2025 at Canterfield of Franklin in Brentwood, TN following an extended illness.
She was a woman of deep faith that lived her life in service to others. She had an inner beauty, strength, and grace that defined her life....
Audie Benjamin Wellman
Oct 24, 2025
Morrison, TN resident and Grundy County, TN resident Audie Benjamin Wellman, age 69, was born March 7, 1956 and died October 24, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A veteran of the United States Army and a self-employed mechanic, he was the son of Pauline Wellman of Morrison, TN and the late Peter Frank Wellman. In addition to his...
Kathy Elaine King
Oct 21, 2025
Rock Island, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Kathy Elaine King, age 69, was born March 28, 1956 and died October 21, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
She was the daughter of the late Walter Franklin and Daisy Mae Taylor Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, James Olen Smith...
Patricia Lee Sims
Oct 21, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Huntsville, TN native Patricia Lee Sims, age 81, was born April 20, 1944 and died October 21, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.
A retired employee with the State of Tennessee and a member of the Baptist church, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Nellie Barnes Philips. In addition to...
Barbara Faye Breedlove
Oct 20, 2025
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County, TN native, Barbara Faye Breedlove, age 72 was born January 1, 1953 and moved to her heavenly home on October 20, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker and member of the Oasis Church, she was the daughter of the late Bobby and Louise Taylor Womack. In addition to her parents,...
Joyce Elouise Scott
Oct 19, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Joyce Elouise Scott, age 77, was born April 19, 1948, and died October 19, 2025, at NHC McMinnville, following an extended illness.
A former machine operator with A.O. Smith and a member of First Assembly of God, she was the daughter of the late George M. And Louise Brown Campbell. In addition to her parents,...
Donald Lee Bell
Oct 18, 2025
McMinnville resident and Weakley Co., TN native Donald Lee Bell, age 85, was born September 1, 1940 and died October 18, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN.
A retired production manager with the Southern Standard newspaper, he was the son of the late Charlie Lee Bell and Sue Tate Damron. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
"G.D." Bess
Oct 18, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native "G.D." Bess, age 86, was born May 7, 1939 and died October 18, 2025 at NHC Healthcare McMinnville following a brief illness.
A self-employed nurseryman and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Jonah and Velma Bouldin Bess. He was married June 16, 1956 to Eva Nell Slaughter Bess...
Edwin Allen Hitchcock
Oct 16, 2025
Edwin Allen Hitchcock passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 16, surrounded by family. Born December 4, 1941, he was preceded in death by his parents, Olney and Robbie Hitchcock, brother Mike Hitchcock, and sister Margaret Hitchcock.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Bonnie Hitchcock. They met in high school, fell in love, and never looked...
Thelma Jean Gwyn
Oct 14, 2025
Smithville, TN resident and Viola, TN native Thelma Jean Gwyn, age 91, was born November 20, 1933 and died October 14, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following a brief illness.
A former cook for Meals on Wheels and Warren County School System and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late...
Jedidiah "Jed" David Shoemaker
Oct 13, 2025
Rock Island, TN resident and Lafayette, IN native Jedidiah “Jed” David Shoemaker, age 48, was born September 30, 1977 and died October 13, 2025 at his residence following a brief illness.
A former concrete worker with Hugh Curtis, he was the son of Carl and Alma Shoemaker of Rock Island, TN. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Floyd Winton and...
Kenneth Brent Cantrell
Oct 13, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Kenneth Brent Cantrell, age 66, was born January 23, 1959 and died October 13, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of Gilda Cantrell of McMinnville, TN and the late James Kenneth Cantrell. In addition to his father, he was preceded...
Patrick Michael McSweeney
Oct 9, 2025
Nashville, TN resident and Venezuela native Patrick Michael McSweeney, age 78, was born July 13, 1947 and died October 9, 2025 at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN following a short illness.
A retired employee of Brinks Security and of the Baptist faith, he was a United States Navy veteran of Vietnam, the Cold War and Desert Storm. He served...
Gunnery Sgt. George Sidney Lee Retired
Oct 9, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Bakersville, CA native Gunnery Sgt. George Sidney Lee Retired, age 62, was born June 2, 1963 and died October 9, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired truck driver and member of the Centertown United Methodist Church, he was a United States Marine Corps veteran of Desert Storm and Desert Shield. He was the...
Mollie Lorraine Manus
Oct 9, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Manassas, VA native Mollie Lorraine Manus, age 68, was born October 4, 1957 and died October 9, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
Mrs. Manus was the daughter of the late Harold and Gloria Payne Robey. She was married to James Ray Manus who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents and husband,...
Shirley Mae Talley Ware
Oct 8, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Huntsville, AL native Shirley Mae Talley Ware, age 87, was born October 26, 1937 and died October 8, 2025 at her residence following a sudden illness.
Mrs. Ware was the retired owner and co-owner of multiple businesses including Magic Mirror Beauty Shop, Ware's Harley Davidson, Amplified Audio and was also a former employee of City Bank and...
Betty Jean Green
Oct 8, 2025
Rock Island, TN resident and Van Buren County, TN native Betty Jean Green, age 84, was born April 8, 1941 and died October 8, 2025 at her residence following a brief illness.
She was a longtime employee of the Oster Corporation and a retired employee of Walmart. A member of Jericho Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late...
Linda Joyce Dearing Duke
Oct 7, 2025
Manchester, TN resident and Munich, Germany native Linda Joyce Dearing Duke, age 78, was born October 1, 1947 on a United States military base and died October 7, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following a brief illness.
A property manager and member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward...
Joseph William Gedville
Oct 5, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Portsmouth, VA native Joseph William Gedville, age 50, was born December 29, 1974 and died October 5, 2025 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN following a brief illness.
A tire inspector for Bridgestone Firestone and a member of First Baptist Church, he was the son of James and Sharon Darden Gedville of Hampton, VA. He...
Cynthia Arlene Whitworth
Oct 5, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Cynthia Arlene Whitworth, age 64, was born June 19, 1961 and died October 5, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of the late Billy Joe Smartt, Sr. and Pearline Goodson Campbell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Estes A....
