McMinnville resident and Warren County native Melba Jean Taylor, 80, was born Jan. 17, 1937 and died Oct. 12 at her residence following an extended illness. Retired from Ferodo America and a member of Dayspring Community Church, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Pauline Rains Hall. She was married to Freddy B. Taylor who preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 2015.