Donald Venus Cantrell, 79, a McMinnville resident and Warren County native, was born June 20, 1937 and died Dec. 3 in St. Thomas West Hospital following a brief illness.He was a retired farmer and inspector with Carrier Corporation and son of the late W.T. “Bill” and Bertha Cantrell. He loved God, the church and his family. He was a faithful lifelong member of the Church of Christ, taught Bible class for 40 years and was an avid Bible reader.