Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
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...
Shirley Hampton Jones
Feb 22, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and DeKalb County, TN native Shirley Hampton Jones, age 86, was born July 5, 1939 and died February 22, 2026 at St. Thomas River Park Hospital following a brief illness.
Shirley proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1963 to 1964 with the 11th Air Assault Division, where he earned the distinction of Expert Marksman....
Cynthia "Cindy" Jones Swann
Feb 21, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” Jones Swann, age 74, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026 at her home, surrounded by family. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, resiliency, and selfless service to others.
Born on January 12, 1952 in McMinnville, TN, Cindy grew up with a bright spirit and a natural sense of joy....
Carolyn Ann "Tiny" Amonett
Feb 20, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Cannon County, TN native Carolyn Ann “Tiny” Amonett, age 78, was born September 5, 1947 and died February 20, 2026 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN following a brief illness.
A former employee of Findlay Automotive and a member of Bethany Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Noma Powell...
Deanna Marlene Conchin
Feb 20, 2026
Shelbyville, TN resident and Warren County native Deanna Marlene Conchin, age 67, was born July 20, 1958 and died February 20, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Century Mold and member of the Baptist Church, she was the daughter of Fuller (Connie) Neely of Shelbyville, TN and Sarah Frances (David)...
Russell Kent Gibbs
Feb 19, 2026
Antioch resident and Warren County, TN native, Russell Kent Gibbs, age 59, was born on August 1, 1966 and died peacefully on February 19, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville following a brief illness. He was of the Christian faith and an avid University of Tennessee Volunteers fan. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward M....
John Louis Kamacho
Feb 18, 2026
Granite City, IL resident and Madison, IL native John Louis Kamacho, age 61, was born April 14, 1964 and died February 18, 2026 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO following an extended illness.
A deli manager with Kroger, fisherman, dirt track racing fan, University of Tennessee fan and a member of the Christian Faith, he was the son of...
Dorothy Alma Barnes
Feb 16, 2026
Spencer, TN resident and Van Buren Co., TN native Dorothy Alma Barnes, age 81, was born March 15, 1944 and died February 16, 2026 at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee of A.O. Smith and member of the Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Virginia Curtis Bouldin. She was married June...
William Melban "Bill" Cathcart
Feb 16, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Winterhaven, FL native William Melban "Bill" Cathcart, age 78, was born December 21, 1947 and died February 16, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired mechanical engineer of thirty-eight and a half years with AEDC, a farmer and member of St. Mary's Church of Christ, he was the son of the late William Henry...
Mark Aaron Turner
Feb 13, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Mark Aaron Turner, age 51, was born September 17, 1974 and died February 13, 2026 following a sudden illness.
A self-employed caretaker and of the Christian faith, he was the son of Mike (Phyllis) Turner of McMinnville and the late Marilyn Reider Turner. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by paternal...
Loretta Grissom Eastman Delburn
Feb 13, 2026
Loretta Grissom Eastman Delburn was born July 31, 1933 in Bone Cave, TN and died February 13, 2026 in Hilton Head, SC. Loretta was the second of seven children born to the late Velma and Lee Grissom. Preceding Loretta in death were brothers, David and Paul Grissom and sister, Bonnie Lou Mosley. Surviving siblings include brothers, Lloyd and Joel Grissom...
Ralph Gordon Brock
Feb 12, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Bledsoe County, TN native Ralph Gordon Brock, age 83, was born February 3, 1943 and died February 12, 2026 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired truck driver and a member of Smyrna Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Maxie Odell and Emma Edna Dolberry Brock. In addition to his parents,...
Ronnie Wayne Adcock
Feb 11, 2026
McMinnville resident and Woodbury, TN native Ronnie Wayne Adcock, age 77, was born January 6, 1949, and died February 11, 2026, at his residence following an extended illness.
The retired owner of Adcock Nursery, he attended Madison St. Baptist Church and McMinnville Church of God. He was the son of the late Acy and Hazel Barnes Adcock.
He was married on January...
Mary Juanita Underwood
Feb 10, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Mary Juanita Underwood, age 91, was born November 19, 1934 and died February 10, 2026 at her residence following a brief illness.
A homemaker and a member of Madison Street Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Lou Edith Davenport Simpson. She was married on December 6, 1953 to...
Karen Ann Carroll
Feb 8, 2026
Morrison, TN resident and Spring Valley, OH native Karen Ann Carroll, age 81, was born March 25, 1944 and died February 8, 2026 at Autumn Oaks Assisted Living in Manchester following an extended illness.
Karen, the oldest of eleven children, was raised on a farm in the Spring Valley, OH community. She moved to Morrison, TN in 1970, where she raised...
Jaksiri Kiabeth Gaona
Feb 4, 2026
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Jaksiri Kiabeth Gaona, age 27, was born October 5, 1998 and died February 4, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN following an extended illness.
A member of Iglesia Adventista de Lebanon, she was the daughter, of Julio Briones and Rosa Gaona of McMinnville, TN who survive.
In addition to her parents,...
Donnie Ray Fann
Feb 3, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Donnie Ray Fann, age 75, was born August 1, 1950 in Rutherford County, TN and died February 3, 2026 at Willow Branch following a brief illness.
A retired employee of Wilcher's Sawmill, he was the son of the late George and Kate Busey Fann. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Clinton Charles "Pee Wee" Hill
Feb 3, 2026
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Clinton Charles "Pee Wee" Hill, age 91, was born August 24, 1934 and died February 3, 2026 at the Webb House.
A retired Captain with the Tennessee Department of Safety, a U.S. Army Veteran of Desert Storm and a longtime member of VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173 Honor Guards, he was the...
Terri Lynn Rook Predovic
Feb 3, 2026
McMinnville resident and Oberlin, OH native Terry Lynn Rook Predovic, age 71, was born October 31, 1954 and died February 3, 2026 at her residence following an extended illness.
A beloved mother, daughter, and life partner to the late William Van Terry, she was also preceded in death by her father, James Rook and sister, Cynthia Rook.
She is survived by her...
Jack Bruce Moore
Feb 1, 2026
McMinnville resident and Hazard Co., KY native Jack Bruce Moore, age 86, was born August 20, 1939 and died February 1, 2026 at his residence.
A United States Marine Corps GySgt, Retired, he was the son of the late Alec and Ethel Moore and was affiliated with Living Word Fellowship. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
