Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
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....
Laura Jane Certain
Oct 4, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Laura Jane Certain, age 89, was born July 28, 1936 and died October 4, 2025 at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation in McMinnville, TN following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Genesco and a member of Freedom Life Church, she was the daughter of the late Joe and Pearl Turner McClain. In...
Melinda Sue Nicholas Shockley
Oct 4, 2025
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Melinda Sue Nicholas Shockley, age 62, was born February 8, 1963 and died October 4, 2025 at Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga, TN following a brief illness.
A home health caregiver and member of Freedom Life Church, she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Betty Roberts Nicholas. She was married...
Rebecca Lynn Norris Lefevers
Oct 4, 2025
Morrison, TN resident and Coffee County, TN native Rebecca Lynn Norris Lefevers, age 65, was born March 14, 1960 and died October 4, 2025 at her friend’s residence in Morrison, TN following a short illness.
A former cook and a member of Smartt First Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late James and Sara Thelma Jernigan Norris. She was...
Tony Lynn Talbert
Oct 3, 2025
Tony Lynn Talbert, age 68, was born on January 19, 1957. He was a native of Ohio and lifelong resident of Warren County. He passed from this life on October 3, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lincoln Talbert and Shirley Neal and great-granddaughter, Taylor Grace Talbert.
He is survived by his wife, Faye Talbert; daughter, Christi Nicole Isaacson;...
Rodney Dale Vanderpool
Oct 3, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Rodney Dale Vanderpool, age 71, was born September 18, 1954 and died October 3, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A meat cutter with Red Food, Bi-Lo and Kroger, he was the son of the late Algie and Dora Kay Lafever Vanderpool. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Brian David Woods
Oct 3, 2025
Centertown Community resident and Littleton, NH native Brian David Woods, age 78, was born March 7, 1947 and died October 3, 2025 at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN following a sudden illness.
Mr. Woods was a retired Aerospace Propulsion and Rocket Engineering Supervisor with AEDC, member of the Centertown Church of Christ and the son of the late John...
Linda Sue McDowell
Oct 1, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Linda Sue Couch McDowell, age 84, was born October 8, 1940 and died October 1, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A long-time employee of Formfit-Rogers silk mill and a member of Jericho Church of Christ, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lida Mae Bost Couch. She was...
Marie Janice King
Sep 26, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Auburntown, TN native Marie Janice King, age 84, was born May 14, 1941 and died September 26, 2025 at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro Office and Residence in Murfreesboro, TN following a sudden illness.
A homemaker and a member of Brown Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Della Ruth Mount Wade....
Helen Juanita Curtis
Sep 24, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Helen Juanita Curtis, age 91, was born January 2, 1934 and died September 24, 2025 at her residence following a short illness.
A homemaker, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Irene Fults Lynn. She was married to George Marvin Curtis on September 4, 1948 who preceded her in death on...
Bernice Driver
Sep 23, 2025
Centertown Community resident and Warren County native Bernice Driver, age 74, was born on April 15, 1951 and died on September 23, 2025 at home surrounded by her loved ones following an extended illness. She was married to James Driver on April 24, 1970 who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, Grady and Lena Williamson and husband,...
Donnie Bruce Jaco
Sep 22, 2025
Warren County, TN native Donnie Bruce Jaco, age 55, was born August 27, 1970 and died September 22, 2025 suddenly in Knox County, TN.
Mr. Jaco was a former employee of TMF Welding and the son of Ronnie Jaco of McMinnville, TN and the late Ivory Presley Jaco.
In addition to his father he is survived by children, Keysha (Ryan) McGee of...
Charlie Smartt
Sep 20, 2025
Viola, TN native and lifelong resident, Charlie Smartt, born in 1948 died September 20, 2025.
After graduation from college, Charlie served in the United States Army. Charlie also spent many years working for the USDA in various counties across middle Tennessee. While he served his family and community in a variety of ways, his preferred job and hobbies were farming and...
Ruby Mae Perkins Maynard
Sep 19, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Lebanon, TN native Ruby Mae Perkins Maynard, age 77, was born February 9, 1948 and died September 19, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker and of the Baptist faith, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Daisy Blair Perkins. She was married to Sam B. Maynard on May 23, 1965 who...
Billy Ferrell
Sep 16, 2025
Rock Island, TN resident and Dekalb County, TN native Billy Ferrell, age 52, was born December 12, 1972 and died September 16, 2025 at his residence following a sudden illness.
A nurseryman with Simpson’s Nursery in Smithville, TN and a member of Rock Island Church of God, he was the son of the late Troy and Anna Maria Puckett Ferrell. In...
Kimberly Kay Sain
Sep 13, 2025
Manchester, TN resident and Muncie, IN native Kimberly Kay Sain, age 61, was born September 28, 1963 and died September 13, 2025 in the comfort of her home following an extended illness.
Kim was a Christian and a member of the Church of Christ. She was devoted to her family, loved her farm and was never seen without a book in...
Carolyn Geraldine Martin
Sep 12, 2025
Carolyn Geraldine Martin was born February 7, 1950 and passed away on September 12, 2025 from a lingering illness at Willow Branch Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 75 years old and a member of North Hills Church of God of Prophecy.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Vancie and Geraldine Martin and two brothers, Vancie Jr. and Jerry...
Steven Michael Stanger
Sep 9, 2025
McMinnville, Tennessee resident and Smyrna, Georgia native Steven Michael Stanger, 72, was born June 10, 1953 and passed away suddenly on September 9, 2025 at Ascension St. Thomas River Park Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and an abundance of love.
Steve was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Atlanta, Georgia and West Georgia College in Carrollton,...
Barbara Faye Wanamaker
Sep 9, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County, TN native Barbara Faye Wanamaker, age 85, was born November 27, 1939 and died September 9, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
A homemaker and a retired employee of McMinnville Garment Company and a member of First Baptist Church. Mrs. Wanamaker was the daughter of the late B.F. and Wilma Fisher Yates. She...
