Paul McVey Phifer, 61, of McMinnville died Thursday, Aug. 15, at Stones River Hospital in Woodbury.He was born Sept. 5, 1951, in Shenandoah, Iowa, was a commercial artist, and a member of First Baptist Church. Mr. Phifer was preceded in death by his parents Clifford W. and Mary Frances McVey Phifer.Survivors include his daughter April Angela Carlson, granddaughter Fathom Carlson, sister Mary Kay Phifer, and brothers Danny Phifer, Terry Phifer, and Forest Phifer. Other family members and friends also survive.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel.