Obituaries
McMinnville, TN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for McMinnville, TN and the surrounding areas
Mary Diane Turner
May 21, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Mary Diane Turner, age 51, was born March 9, 1974 and died May 21, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
She was the daughter of the late Donald and Mary Lou McDowell Craven. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandchild, Carson Turner and foster-father, Fred McClaren.
She was...
Sara Jean Thaxton
May 20, 2025
Sara Jean Thaxton was born on May 9, 1934 to the late J L and Sara Thaxton. In addition to her parents, she had a great love and respect for her brother, Charles Douglas Thaxton and was also preceded in death by nephew, Douglas Thaxton. Family members mourning her passing are cousin, Berry Lannom; nephews, Jeff Thaxton and Jay Thaxton...
Deborah Ann Orrick
May 20, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Deborah Ann Orrick, age 65, was born December 5, 1959 and died May 20, 2025 at Life Care Center of Tullahoma in Tullahoma, TN following an extended illness.
Miss Orrick was a retired reading educator. She was the daughter of the late James Albert and Allie Mae Ferrell Orrick. In addition to her parents, she...
Edward Byars Harding, Jr.
May 19, 2025
Murfreesboro, TN resident and McMinnville native Edward Byars Harding, Jr., age 69, was born August 27, 1955 in Marietta, Ga and died May 19, 2025 at Ascension St. Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
A veteran of the United States Navy, he was the son of the late Edward Byars and Martha Fern Keifler Harding, Sr. In addition...
Kellie Annette Hennessee
May 17, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Kellie Annette Hennessee, age 60, was born May 30, 1964 and died May 17, 2025 following a brief illness at Saint Thomas River Park in McMinnville.
Miss Hennessee was a former employee of the Cannon County Sheriff's Department in Woodbury, TN and a member of the Church of Christ. She was the daughter of Kelly...
Ronny Edward Priest
May 17, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native Ronny Edward Priest, age 72, was born November 17, 1952 and died May 17, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A self-employed logger as owner of D&R logging and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Edward Lee and Margaret Fults Priest.
Mr. Priest is survived by...
Betty Frances Yates
May 13, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Betty K. Yates, age 90, was born July 29, 1934 and died May 13, 2025 at Saint Thomas River Park Hospital in McMinnville following an extended illness.
Mrs. Yates was a former employee of Cheer Mental Health and a member of Central Church of Christ. She was the daughter of the late Tom and Artie...
Chase "Uncle Pooh" Perry
May 12, 2025
McMinnville resident and Murfreesboro, TN native Chase "Uncle Pooh" Perry, age 29, was born December 31, 1995 and died May 12, 2025 at his residence.
He was the son of Kent and Betty Perry of McMinnville.
Chase was preceded in death by grandfather, Kenneth “Buck” Perry; grandmother, Eva Lois Henderson and aunt, Phyllis Gilley.
Chase was born on New Year’s Eve 1995, on...
Dr. Norman Wayne Rone
May 12, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Dr. Norman W. Rone, age 89, was born December 10, 1935 in Lewisburg, TN and died May 12, 2025 at his home, peacefully and surrounded by loved ones, after a valiant battle with cancer.
A longtime optometrist and civic leader, Dr. Rone was the son of the late Altus Reed “Jimmy” Rone and Grace Watson...
Joyce Kay King
May 11, 2025
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County native Joyce Kay King, age 63, was born August 2, 1961 and died May 11, 2025 at her residence following a brief illness.
A self-employed nursery worker and member of the Church of Jesus Christ Non-Denominational, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Ella Lois Clark McCormick. In addition to her parents,...
Doris M. George
May 9, 2025
McMinnville, TN resident and Warren County native, Doris M. George, age 98, was born July 22, 1926 and died May 9, 2025 at her residence following a brief illness.
A homemaker and member of Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Grace Riggs Moore. She was married July 20, 1943 to Robert Paul George who...
Martha Jane Davis
May 9, 2025
McMinnville resident and native Martha Jane Davis, age 68, was born August 4, 1956 and died May 9, 2025, at her residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Oster and member of Friendship Baptist Church, she was the daughter of the late Harvey McCoy and Mildred Louise Cagle Jr. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Basil Dean Foutch
May 8, 2025
Smithville, TN resident and Warren County native Basil Dean Foutch, age 60, was born July 19, 1964 and died May 8, 2025 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center following a two-month illness.
A salesman with Potters Hardware in Smithville, he was the son of the late Wiley Foutch and Jewelldean McBride Alligood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Doris June Moore
May 6, 2025
McMinnville resident and Warren County native Doris June Moore, age 65, was born July 14, 1959 and died May 6, 2025 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN following an extended illness.
An employee of Delores’ Market and member of Dayspring Community Church of God, she was the daughter of James Burch and Dot Burch both of McMinnville. She was...
Judy Mai Smith
May 5, 2025
Beersheba Springs, TN resident and McMinnville native Judy Mai Smith, age 69, was born March 10, 1956 and died May 5, 2025 at Southern Tennessee Regional Health in Sewanee following a sudden illness.
Mrs. Smith was a retired employee of Double K Nursery and of the Christian faith. She was the daughter of the late Corbet and Charlene Fults King. On...
George Lefevers
May 4, 2025
Lebanon, TN resident and Morrison, TN native George Lefevers, age 84, was born July 8, 1940 and died May 4, 2025 at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, TN following an extended illness.
A former employee of GAF Manufacturing and a member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Florence Porter Lefevers. He...
Don Pitts
May 4, 2025
McMinnville resident and Winnsboro, TX native Don Pitts, age 83, was born March 25, 1942 and died May 4, 2025 at his residence following a brief illness.
A United States Navy veteran of Vietnam, retired employee of G&S Inc. and member of the Church of Christ, he was the son of the late Festus Noble and Ida Viola Chitsey Pitts.
He was...
David Earl Basham
May 4, 2025
Rock Island, TN resident and Warren County native David Earl Basham, age 77, was born October 30, 1947 and died May 4, 2025 at his residence following an extended illness.
A retired employee of Powermatic, he was the son of the late Herman and Opal Jones Basham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Charles (Nancy)...
Donna Faye Brown
May 3, 2025
McMinnville resident and LaPorte, IN native Donna Faye Brown, age 70, was born October 5, 1954 and died May 3, 2025 at NHC Healthcare of McMinnville following an extended illness.
A former employee of Magnatek, she was the daughter of the late Will Womack and Verna Maxwell Womack. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Tammy...
Katherine Jane Prange
May 1, 2025
Warren County, TN resident and native Katherine Jane Prange, age 71, was born April 4, 1954 and died May 1, 2025 at Tender Hands Homecare in Loganville, GA.
A retired physical therapist at NHC McMinnville, she was the daughter of the late Fred Hill and Wilma Hill.
Mrs. Prange is survived by her son, Mark (Michele) Prange of Lebanon, TN; brother, Steve (Martha)...
