Obituaries

George D. Duncan of Tullahoma passed this life Friday October 2nd, 2026 at the age of 85. George was born in Hartsville, Tennessee to the late Rhea Duncan and Wilna Holleman Duncan. In 1960 George and Sue left the farming community if Trousdale County and moved to Tullahoma, Tennessee where he began working at H and W Men’s Clothing Store. On April 30th, 1962 George began in life long career at AEDC

Shirley Lantz Judge passed away on September 3, 2026, in the loving arms of her husband, LJ, surrounded by her sons, family, and friends.

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Weecy Patterson, age 89, passed away on September 22, 2026. She was preceded in death by her son, Mike Patterson. She is survived by her loving husband, Jim N. Patterson, twin daughters, Jean (Rusty) Shearer of College Grove, Tennessee and Jeannine (James) Lynn of Thompsons Station, Tennessee, daughter-in-law, Sandra Patterson of Knoxville, Tennessee, sister, Nancy Kilgore of Brandon, Mississippi, step-sister, Yvonne Middleton of Eupora, Mississippi, her seven grandchildren, Laura (Seth) Starkey of Starkville, Mississippi, Drew Patterson of Brooklyn, New York, Hunter (Kathryn) Patterson of Knoxville, Tennessee, Jonathan Lynn of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Chelsea Peck of Franklin, Tennessee, Rebecca (Parker) Morrow of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Matthew Shearer of College Grove, Tennessee and her seven great-grandchildren, Sam Starkey, Charles Starkey and Elizabeth Starkey of Starkville, Mississippi, Beau Morrow and John Morrow of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Mack and Hank Patterson of Knoxville, Tennessee and many relatives in Mississippi and Texas. She was also preceded in death by her father, Walter Henson of Stewart, Mississippi, her mother, Fannie (Dendy) Kilgore and stepfather, John L. Kilgore of Greenwood, Mississippi, and her brother, Mickey Henson of Portland, Texas. Born December 5, 1936 in Choctaw County, Mississippi, she attended grade school in Winona, Mississippi and high school at French Camp Academy in French Camp, Mississippi, graduating in 1955. She graduated from Itawamba Community College in Fulton, Mississippi. A resident of Tullahoma, Tennessee since 1959, she was active in the AEDC Women’s Club and volunteered with the Red Cross. She was active in Girl Scouts and provided foster care through AGAPE. After raising her three children, she worked as a para-professional in Tullahoma _______________________________________________________ and later at Jack T. Farrar Elementary School, retiring in 1983. A member of the church of Christ at Cedar Lane since 1964 (formerly Bel-Aire Church of Christ), she was active in women’s ministry and served as building ________________________________________________________ requests that contributions be made to French Camp Academy One Fine Place in French Camp, Mississippi 39745-9703. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26th, 2026 at the church of Christ at Cedar Lane from 11:00am-12:00pm Noon, with the funeral to immediately follow at 12:00pm Noon. A private burial will be held at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Larry Alan Walker, of Beechgrove, passed this life on Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville at the age of 57. Alan was born in Tullahoma to Larry D. Walker and Peggy Russell Englant. He graduated from Franklin County High School in 1987. Alan’s passion was music, and he was naturally gifted, being able to teach himself and play by ear. He played guitar and bass in several local bands, most notably in the group Stage Fright. Alan also earned his Audio Technology Diploma from the SAE Institute of Technology in 2002. Most recently, he worked in Maintenance at OMC Boat Company. Alan is survived by his father, Larry Walker; his mother, Peggy Englant; two brothers, Jimmy (Lesi) Walker and Doug (Candice) Walker; and several nieces and nephews. No public services are planned at this time. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Elizabeth Park Wiggins Black, age 91, formerly find that allowing the other of Tullahoma, TN passed away Monday, September 14, 2026.

Amy Elizabeth (McMinn) Jackson, passed from this life to the next on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at the age of 50 at her home in Tullahoma. Amy was the daughter of Elizabeth “Betsy” Brooke McMinn and Wesley Thomas McMinn, of Tullahoma. Amy was born in Chattanooga, TN, then moved with her family to Tullahoma at the age of two. Except for attendance at college, she was a life-long resident of Tullahoma. Amy attended R.E. Lee Elementary School, East Middle, School, and Tullahoma High School. She then attended and graduated from Union University in Jackson, TN with a BA degree. Amy was preceded in death by her husband, Eric Daniel Jackson of Tullahoma. She is survived by her parents and her sister, Katherine Eloise “Katie” McMinn of Tullahoma. Before her final employment at Highland Baptist Church in Tullahoma, Amy was an elementary school teacher at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic School in Tullahoma and Good Catholic Shepherd Catholic School in Decherd. The things that gave Amy great pleasure in this life were outings with her sister, reading, participation in a local Book Club, The Great British Baking Competition TV show, and helping the ministry of Highland Baptist Church in her position as Church Secretary. Amy was a long-time member of Tullahoma First Baptist Church and enjoyed taking care of children in their nursery. Amy will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but they know she is at peace and in a better place. Amy asked for this verse to be included in her obituary: Romans 8:38 & 39, “For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” It was Amy’s wish that in lieu of flowers, whoever feels so moved should make a donation to their individual charity of choice.

Melba Lee (Sartain) Smithey, age 79, entered into glory on September 8, 2026. She was born on October 28, 1946, in Pelham, Tennessee, to the late Lida Mae Fults Sartain and Edison Sartain.

Jere Mac Ledsinger, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Saturday, September 5th, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville at the age of 88. Jere was born in Kenton, Tennessee, in 1938 to the late Granville “Doog” and Marybelle Holloman Ledsinger. Jere graduated from Mason Hall in 1956. After graduation, he worked at a coat factory before continuing his education at Union University, where he graduated in 1962. He later earned a master’s degree from Memphis State University and began his career ______________________________________________________ important chapter of his life devoted to serving Tennessee’s children and young people. He was appointed by Governor Buford Ellington to serve as Executive Director of the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth, working to improve the lives and welfare of children throughout the state. His work on behalf of young people was a source of great pride to him and began a lifelong commitment to children and juvenile justice that would continue throughout his career. While working in Nashville, Jere continued his education and graduated from the Nashville YMCA Night Law School in 1975. He went on to practice law and, in 1980, began serving as an Assistant District Attorney General in __________________________________________________________ Janet Holt Ledsinger. Together, they built a wonderful life centered around their three children, Chesleigh, Ben, and Christy. Jere was a loving father, mentor, and role model who took a genuine interest in the lives of those around him. He made friends nearly everywhere he went and was well known for “interviewing” almost every waiter or waitress who served him—asking about their lives, their plans, and their goals, and always offering a word of encouragement. That same interest in people, and his desire to see them succeed, was simply part of who he was. Jere and Janet shared 38 years ______________________________________________________ ____ ________ ________ _________ ______ ____ ______ ____ ty. As General Sessions and Juvenile Court Judge, he _______________________________________________________ more than two decades. His years as a judge continued the commitment to children, families, and public service that had characterized much of his life. Jere was a longtime member of Highland Baptist Church in Tullahoma. His faith, his family, and his service to others _______________________________________________________ ents and his beloved wife, Janet, Jere was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Jane Smith. He is survived by two daughters, Christy (Erica) Ledsinger and Chesleigh (Marc) Lee; one son, Ben (Erin) Murray; eight grand- _______________________________________________________ and Mary James, Callie, Lily, Jude, and Annabeth Murray; and one brother, Joe (Brenda) Ledsinger. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026, at Highland Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with __________________________________________________ at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. For those who wish, the family asks that donations be made to Highland Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1195, Tullahoma, TN 37388. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.