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THS names Class of 2026 top 10 percent

Tullahoma High School has announced the top 10 percent for the Class of 2026. Brycen Campbell was named the Class Valedictorian, and Leah Fogarty was named Salutatorian for this year’s graduating class.

Piping on the Green this Saturday

Piping on the Green is set for its biggest event ever as the Highland Games will be incorporated into this year’s event, making the 12th annual exhibition a can’t-miss festival, all free and on the grounds of South Jackson Performing Arts Center.

Mary Jane (Shetters) Johnson, 95

With sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Mary Jane (Shetters) Johnson, 95, at her home in Winchester on March 29, 2026, with family members at her side. She was born Dec. 21, 1930, in Sherwood to Elijah and Nancy (Simmons) Shetters, (deceased).

Fred Henry Taylor, Jr., 97

Fred Henry Taylor, Jr., of Tullahoma, passed this life on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 at his residence at the age of 97. Mr. Taylor was born in Susanville, California to the late Fred and Blanche Taylor, Sr. During his life, he worked as a Mechanical Engineer with Taylor Systems Engineering Inc. In addition to his parents, Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his wife of 74 years, Barbara Jean Taylor; and one sister, Marjorie Wilson. He is survived by two daughters, Kerrie Adams, and Tracie (Randy) Chambers; two grandchildren, Casey (Antonio) Knarr and Kristen (Kiel) Kerce; and three greatgrandchildren, Kameron, Elyse, and Henry.

Jimmy Marvin Grantham, 94

On Sunday, March 29, 2026, Jimmy Marvin Grantham at age 94 was welcomed to his heavenly home after passing this life at Vanderbilt Tullahoma- Harton Hospital.

Susan Marie Miller Gross

Susan Marie Miller Gross peacefully passed from this life to the next on the morning of Monday, March 9, 2026. She was born to Gale and Emma Miller in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, and spent her childhood years in Michigan and Florida. In 1977, she moved with her family to Middle Tennessee and lived many happy years in the area she found so very beautiful.