Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Richard Lee Barrow
Jan 24, 2026
Wesley Chapel, FL resident (formerly of Campaign, TN) Richard Lee Barrow, age 70, was born March 19, 1955 in Brazoria, TX and died January 24, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness.
A loving father and grandfather, he was affectionately known as "The Drywall Man". He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. and Lois Barrow; son Richard "Richie"...
Brenda Ann McMillen
Jan 23, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Brenda Ann McMillen, age 74, was born May 11, 1951 and died January 23, 2026 at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN following a brief illness.
A member of First United Methodist Church, she was the daughter of the late Francis Elmer and Annie Mae Pack Green. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Gary Wayne Cagle
Jan 23, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Michigan City, IN native Gary Wayne Cagle, age 58, was born September 9, 1967 and died January 23, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness.
A member of North Hills Church of God of Prophecy, he was the son of the late Joe and Clarice Marie Cagle.
He was married to Kathy Cagle of McMinnville, TN on...
Kathryn "Kathy" Elaine (Parker) Bratcher
Jan 22, 2026
Kathryn “Kathy” Elaine Parker Bratcher, 77, of Woodbury passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 at St. Thomas Rutherford. Born in Cannon Co., she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Jewell Ophelia Burks Parker.
Kathy is survived by her children, Kristy (David) Harris of Murfreesboro and Michael (Cheryl) Bratcher of McMinnville; she was the Mimi to her grandchildren, Mia Harris,...
Timothy Wayne Lewis
Jan 21, 2026
Sparta, TN resident and South Bend, IN native Timothy Wayne Lewis, age 48, was born January 15, 1978 and died suddenly January 21, 2026 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, TN.
A house manager at Community Options, Inc. in Cookeville, he was the son of the late Francis and Carol Roland Weaver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
Paul Douglas Henson
Jan 20, 2026
Morrison, TN resident and Harlan, KY native Paul Douglas Henson, age 74, was born February 25, 1951 and died January 20, 2026 at Select Specialty Hospital in Nashville, TN following an extended illness.
A technician with AT&T for 36 years and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late H.P. and Elva Josephine Berry Henson....
Allison Lynn Brewer
Jan 19, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Allison Lynn Brewer, age 53, was born September 6, 1972 and died suddenly January 19, 2026 at her residence.
A cosmetologist at Illusion’s Hair Salon, she was the daughter of Steve and Susan Phillips, both of McMinnville, TN.
Allison was married to Jason Tyler Brewer on October 28, 1997 who preceded her in death....
Tommie Seamons Coleman
Jan 19, 2026
Tommie S. Coleman of Viola, TN passed peacefully at the Webb House in McMinnville, TN surrounded by her daughters. Tommie was born August 28, 1932, in Van Buren County, Bone Cave TN to Thomas Bryant Seamons and Emma Gertrude Miller Seamons. She attended local schools until her family moved to Florida where she attended St. Augustine High School. Mom always...
Brandon Black
Jan 16, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Murfreesboro, TN native Brandon Black, age 45, was born May 19, 1980 and died January 16, 2026 at his residence following a sudden illness.
The owner of Data Solutions, he was the son of James and Patsy Judkins Black, both of McMinnville, TN.
Mr. Black was preceded in death by grandparents, Nelson and Lounette Judkins and Mason and...
Robbie Louis "Grandaddy" Mason
Jan 16, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County, TN native Robbie Louis “Grandaddy” Mason, age 69, was born September 10, 1956 and died January 16, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness.
A self-employed master carpenter and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Kenneth Elton and Evelyn Carrie Wilson Mason. In addition to his parents,...
Mary Kathryn Long
Jan 14, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Oklahoma City, OK native Mary Kathryn Long, age 66, was born March 18, 1959 and died January 14, 2026 at St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN following a brief illness.
A retired social worker with Tennessee Early Intervention System and of the Protestant faith, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Mary Ingram Garner....
Carolyn Faye Odineal
Jan 12, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Carolyn Faye Odineal, age 82, was born February 21, 1943 and died January 12, 2026 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following an extended illness.
A retired CNA with NHC Healthcare McMinnville and of the Christian faith, she was the daughter of the late Earnest Hoover, Sr. and Capitola Earls Davis. She was married December...
Weslynn Jane Wescott
Jan 11, 2026
Born September 9, 2025 at River Park Hospital, little Weslynn “Bug” was taken from us all too soon. She passed peacefully in her sleep in her home. She was learning to giggle, trying to roll over and had the world’s sweetest smile. She leaves behind her Mama, Nakira Wescott; Mimi and Afi, Tosha Wescott and Nick Armstrong; Naynay, Heather Al...
Cynthia Elaine Small
Jan 11, 2026
Cynthia Elaine Dillard Small
January 11, 2026
Cynthia was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 21, 1960. She was 65 years old when she went to meet the Lord on January 11, 2026, in Wichita Falls, Texas. She died from an extended illness.
During her lifetime, she built small motors at Century Electric, and years later, she became a CNC machine shop worker...
Lucille Ida Turner
Jan 9, 2026
McMinnville resident and Grundy County, TN native Lucille Ida Turner, age 94, was born December 2, 1931 and died January 9, 2026 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following a brief illness.
A homemaker and member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late John Wayman and Dottie Devine Wanamaker Coppinger. She was married to...
Dorothy "Dot" Ruth Curtis
Jan 9, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Dorothy "Dot" Ruth Curtis, age 88, was born May 13, 1937 and died January 9, 2026 at Willow Branch in McMinnville following a brief illness.
A retired plant manager with Washington Industries and a member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Orvil and Dillie Elkins Joines. In addition to...
Barbara Ann Priest Neal
Jan 5, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Barbara Ann Priest Neal, age 83, was born January 5, 1943 and died January 5, 2026 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.
A former employee of Findlay Industries and a member of Highland Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Rayburn and Frances Ogle Priest. In addition to her...
Levi Elijah Grissom
Jan 4, 2026
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Levi Elijah Grissom, age 31, was born June 2, 1994 and died suddenly on January 4, 2026 at his residence.
An employee of Warren County Utility District and a member of Friendship The Baptist Church, he was the son of Laura Grissom of Rock Island, TN and the late Terry Lynn Grissom....
B.B. Bonner
Jan 2, 2026
Morrison, TN resident and Coffee County, TN native B.B. Bonner, age 95, was born January 31, 1930 and died January 2, 2026 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville, TN following a sudden illness.
A retired employee of the Carrier Corp. and a member of Morrison Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late William and Ada Mae...
Steven Jeffery "Red" Powers
Dec 31, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Steven Jeffery "Red" Powers, age 70, was born November 7, 1955 and died December 31, 2025 at his residence.
Jeff was the co-owner of Powers Construction, owner of Red's Custom and Performance and the retired owner of Red's Custom Auto. He was the son of the late Rufus Pitts and Josephine Haston Powers. In...
