Ralph Earl “Curley” Roberts, 71, a McMinnville resident and Warren County native, was born Aug. 13, 1946 and died Jan. 1 at his daughter’s residence following an extended illness. He was a veteran of the United States Army, retired driver for Warren Farmers Co-op, member of Laurel Creek Baptist Church and son of the late Jessie and Annie Bouldin Roberts. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son Jeff Roberts; brother James Roberts; and sisters Betty Martin and Dean Roberts.