Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Aaron Lowayne "Tinker" Harbin
Mar 2, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and native Aaron Lowayne “Tinker” Harbin, age 67, was born July 24, 1957 and died March 2, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee with Sparkman Electric, he was the son of Carolyn Williams of McMinnville and the late Melvin B. Harbin.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by children, Misty Harbin of...
Sandra Sue "Sudie" Green
Mar 1, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Sandra Sue “Sudie” Green, age 82, was born October 10, 1942 and died March 1, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
The retired secretary for Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a member of Smyrna Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Theron D. and Georgia Barnes Killian. She was married...
Sandra Georgette Roach
Feb 25, 2025
Tullahoma, TN resident and Detroit, MI native Sandra Georgette Cutts Roach, age 75, was born July 18, 1949 and died February 25, 2025 at her sister’s residence in McMinnville following an extended illness.
A former employee of Magnetek, former co-owner of Northside Market and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late George Walter and...
Daisy Junetta Gilbert
Feb 25, 2025
McMinnville resident and Pikeville, TN native Daisy Junetta Gilbert, age 77, was born April 22, 1947 and died February 25, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.
She was a retired employee of Oster Corporation and member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by foster parents, Gaines and Lola Evans; husband, Billy Howard...
Waymon Henderson Hale
Feb 25, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Waymon Henderson Hale, age 71, was born June 17, 1953 and died February 25, 2025 at Webb House Retirement Center following an extended illness.
He was the owner of Waymon Hale Construction Company and son of the late George and Katherine Douglas Hale. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by foster...
Roy Anthony Wayne "Tony" Moore
Feb 25, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and native Roy Anthony Wayne “Tony” Moore, age 78, was born February 15, 1947 and died February 25, 2025 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following an extended illness.
He was the retired owner and operator of Warren Custom Insulation, member of the Church of God and son of the late Walter Preston and Ellie Irene Hennessee Moore,...
Judy Diane Payne
Feb 24, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident Indianapolis, IN native Judy Diane Payne, age 70, was born March 9, 1954 and died February 24, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness due to Covid since 2022.
She was the retired owner and operator of Loveable Pets and member of Bybee Branch Church of Christ. Ms. Payne was affectionately known as the dog lady. She...
Thomas Fredrick Wood
Feb 23, 2025
Thomas Frederick Wood, 71, of McMinnville, Tennessee, passed away on February 23, 2025, following a sudden illness. Born on August 28, 1953, Thomas was a man defined by strength, integrity, and unwavering dedication to his faith, family, and the great outdoors.
Tom married the love of his life, Betty Virginia Hardcastle, on March 28, 1980. Together, they built a life rooted...
Jane Roehl Bragg
Feb 23, 2025
Jane Roehl Bragg, age 95, of McMinnville, TN died February 23, 2025. She was born in Knoxville, TN on July 5, 1929, to Jay Alexander Roehl and Dorothy Beeman Roehl. She was a graduate of National Cathedral School, Washington, D.C. in 1947 and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She was an active member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She...
Thomas Chandler
Feb 21, 2025
Mr. Thomas Chandler, age 79 of McMinnville, TN, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center surrounded by his adoring family.
Mr. Chandler was born September 9, 1945 in Warren County, TN to parents, Conard and Hazel Simmons Chandler of Doyle who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by nephew, Greg Turner and niece,...
Betty Joan Fults
Feb 21, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Betty Joan Fults, age 91, was born December 4, 1933 and died February 21, 2025 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation following an extended illness.
Mrs. Fults was a retired teacher at Fairview Elementary, co-owner of Discount Shoe Store and member of McMinnville Church of God. She was the daughter of the late Lowell Hollace...
Terri Lee Curtis
Feb 20, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Ventura, California native Terri Lee Curtis, age 67, was born March 4, 1957 and died February 20, 2025 at Sutter Roseville Medical Center in California following a sudden illness.
A retired nurse and member of Rockliff Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Bannon and Viola Fellin Osborne.
Mrs. Curtis was married April 14,...
Billie Gray Tittle Brock Boyd
Feb 17, 2025
Billie Gray Tittle Brock Boyd passed away peacefully in her home on February 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 90 years old.
A devoted mother, wife, and faithful follower of Jesus, Billie Gray was a longtime member of Westwood Church of Christ. Her life was defined by profound love, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to her family and...
Miles "Bub" Dunlap
Feb 17, 2025
Miles "Bub" Dunlap, 77, of Rock Island, Tennessee, passed away on February 17, 2025 following a short illness. He was born on January 31, 1948 in McMinnville, Tennessee to the late Lee and Wilma Dunlap.
Bub was a retired truck driver who took pride in his work and enjoyed the open road. He was known for his kindness, humor, and...
James Leonard "PeeWee" Simons
Feb 15, 2025
McMinnville resident James Leonard "PeeWee" Simons, age 83, was born April 4, 1941 and died February 15, 2025 at his residence.
James was born in McMinnville, TN to Floyd and Pearl Armstrong Simons. He was married February 14, 1962 to Shirley Yvonne Burtrum Simons who preceded him in death January 29, 2022. He has now gone to join his soulmate...
Olivia Dell Hawkins Boyd
Feb 15, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Olivia Dell Hawkins Boyd, age 82, was born May 13, 1942 and died February 15, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Emma Dodd Hawkins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Teddy B. Boyd; granddaughter, Emily...
Azlan James Scott
Feb 15, 2025
Azlan James Scott was born May 15, 2024 and died February 15, 2025, at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville following a sudden illness.
Azlan was the infant son of Austin Tyler Totherow, Mallory Jo Scott and James Layne White all of McMinnville. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Tamara Campbell, James White and Stacy Scott and great-great-grandparents Josie Winchester and...
Gearldean Madewell
Feb 14, 2025
Rock Island resident and Warren County native, Gearldean Madewell, age 73, was born March 29, 1951 and died February 14, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Oster, she was the daughter of the late EJ and Kathleen Davis Roberts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Eugene and...
Doyle Houston Ferrell
Feb 13, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Doyle Houston Ferrell, age 78, was born January 23, 1947 and died February 13, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
A United States Army veteran of Vietnam, retired supervisor with Carrier Corporation and member of the Baptist Church, he was the son of the late Clarence Houston and Beulah Irene...
Barbara Ann Pack
Feb 13, 2025
McMinnville resident and native Barbara Ann Pack, age 78, was born August 1, 1946 and died February 13, 2025 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following a brief illness.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of the late Velma Greene Jones. Mrs. Pack was married July 31, 1964 to Roy Brown Pack who preceded her in death. In addition to her...
