Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Taylor Grace Talbert
Jan 27, 2025
Taylor Grace Talbert, the infant daughter of Jared Talbert and Madden O’Neal of McMinnville was born January 24, 2025 and died suddenly January 27, 2025.
Taylor was preceded in death by great-great-grandmother, Dorothy Scott; great-grandfather, David Lance; great-grandmother, Freddie Lance; great-grandfather, Chester O'Neal and aunt, Samantha Blanton.
In addition to her parents, Taylor Grace is survived by great-grandparents, Brenda Talbert of Morrison,...
Alton Clayton Woodlee
Jan 27, 2025
Alton Clayton Woodlee, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on January 27, 2025.
A lifelong farmer, he was a foreman at Oster for several years. He was a lifelong member of the Northcutts Cove Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clay and Lemma Smartt Woodlee; sisters, Charles and Lucille Witt, Wallace and Opal Anderson and Reba...
Norma Lynne Pearsall
Jan 27, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren, PA native Norma Lynne Pearsall, age 83, was born November 17, 1941 and died January 27, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee of DeZurik, she was the daughter of the late Gaylord and Mildred Griggs Wiltsie. Ms. Pearsall has been a resident of Warren County since 1976. She was an only...
Betty Marie McPherson
Jan 25, 2025
McMinnville resident and Bledsoe County, TN native Betty Marie McPherson, age 89, was born July 31, 1935 and died January 25, 2025 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following a sudden illness.
A retired employee of the Carrier Corporation and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Horace Morrison and Anna Mae Angel...
Patsy Jean Mullican
Jan 24, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Patsy Jean Mullican, age 85, was born June 1, 1939 and died January 24, 2025 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Carrier and member of Westwood Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Glennie and Pauline Sauls Gay. Mrs. Mullican was married October...
Thelma Lucille "Bill" King
Jan 24, 2025
McMinnville resident and Grundy County, TN native Thelma Lucille “Bill” King, age 87, was born September 9, 1937 and died January 24, 2025 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville following an extended illness.
She was the daughter of the late John R. and Martha K. Smartt King and a member of the Baptist church.
“Bill” is survived by brother, Johnny...
Arlene Mae Lafontsee
Jan 23, 2025
Rock Island, TN resident and Brighton, MI native Arlene Mae Lafontsee, age 85, was born January 24, 1939 and died January 23, 2025 at McMinnville Boarding Home.
A former medical assistant, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Vivian Burges. She was married to LaWayne Lafontsee who preceded her in death.
Mrs. Lafontsee is survived by three children, Robert Szabo,...
Jerry Dewayne Denton
Jan 23, 2025
Quebeck, TN resident and Warren County native Jerry Dewayne Denton, age 69, was born February 10, 1955 and died January 23, 2025 in Old Hickory, TN following an extended illness.
The retired owner of Fannie B’s Manor and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Carl Mason and Fannie Barlow Denton. In addition to his...
Annie Frances Ledford
Jan 23, 2025
Carthage, TN resident and Warren County native Annie Frances Ledford, age 87, was born October 13, 1937 and passed peacefully on January 23, 2025 at Smith County Health and Rehabilitation in Carthage, TN following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Prudential and a member of Grange Hall Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Estil...
Lisa Holt Morton
Jan 23, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Lisa Holt Morton, age 63, was born November 14, 1961 and died January 23, 2025 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following a brief illness.
A retired employee of Carrier and member of First Assembly of God, she was the daughter of Betty Sue Dodd of the Centertown Community and the late James Allen...
Ronald Wayne Rhea
Jan 21, 2025
Murfreesboro, TN resident and Warren County native Ronald Wayne Rhea, age 74, was born July 26, 1950 and died January 21, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of Murfreesboro following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Comdata and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Elijah Rhea and Mazzle Jones Green.
Mr. Rhea is survived by sister,...
Harold Ross Hoover
Jan 21, 2025
McMinnville resident Harold Hoover, age 95, was born November 28, 1929 in Viola Tennessee and died January 21, 2025 after a brief illness.
Harold married the love of his life, Emma Jean Nelson, on November 29, 1947. After a three-year stint in the Army, Harold returned home to Viola where he opened several small businesses including a laundry and grocery store...
Deborah Louise Baker
Jan 19, 2025
Morrison, TN resident and Chattanooga, TN native Deborah Louise Baker, age 72, was born January 20, 1952 and died January 19, 2025 at St. Thomas West in Nashville, TN following a sudden illness.
A retired employee of PCA and of the Christian faith, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm Ivan and Willie Louise Bettis Garrett. She was married to...
Patrick Eugene Maddock
Jan 16, 2025
Patrick Eugene Maddock, age 54, of Morrison, was born August 25, 1970 in Santa Barbara, CA and died January 16, 2025.
A crane operator with Maxim Crane, he was the son of Barbara Ann Everett Maddock of Hayesville, NC and the late John Joseph Maddock, Sr.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Maddock is survived by daughter, Majestic “MJ” Maddock of McMinnville;...
Connie Jean Murphy
Jan 15, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Bledsoe County native, Connie Jean Murphy, age 68, was born August 13, 1956 and died January 15, 2025 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.
A homemaker and member of Spirit of Life and Hope Church, she was the daughter of the late Robert John and Beulah Walker Narramore. In addition to her parents,...
Jerry Levoy Wilson
Jan 15, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Jerry Levoy Wilson, age 83, was born November 14, 1941 and died January 15, 2025 following an extended illness.
Mr. Wilson was a retired employee of Dezurik and member of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by daughter, Valerie Mangum.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sandra Hillis Wilson, the...
Jewell Virginia Hicks Rigsby
Jan 15, 2025
Rock Island resident Jewell Rigsby, age 95, was born July 20, 1929 in Bon Jellico Mountain, Williamsburg, Kentucky and died January 15, 2025 at her home following a brief illness.
Jewell grew up in a mining camp in Kentucky where life was hard, but she said she wouldn't have traded it for anything. A retired teacher of 33 years. She started...
Seabert Price Cox
Jan 14, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Seabert Price Cox, age 92, was born April 25, 1932 and died January 14, 2025 at his residence following a brief illness.
A former employee of Caterpillar, Inc and owner of many businesses including a local nursery, he was the son of the late John Richard and Maggie Mae Basham Cox. He was married to...
Joe Franklin Wilson
Jan 14, 2025
Rock Island, TN resident and DeKalb County, TN native Joe Franklin Wilson, age 90, was born May 13, 1934 and died January 14, 2025 at his residence following a short illness.
A retired truck driver and farmer and member of Newtown the Baptist Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Buren Bolden "B.B." and Pearl Keith Wilson. He...
Karen Sue Carden
Jan 9, 2025
McMinnville resident and Dunlap, TN native Karen Sue Watson Carden, age 73, was born August 5, 1951 and died January 9, 2025 at Ascension St. Thomas River Park Hospital.
A former teacher at Dibrell Elementary School, she was the daughter of the late Edd Lee and Mildred Inez Harmon Watson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
