Obituaries

Richard Fletcher, 75, passed away on September 5, 2026. Born on August 3, 1951, Richard lived a life full of grit, humor, and a love for the open road.

Marian Louise Thompson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on May 8, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of Dr. Attilio Navazio and Flora (Obst) Navazio. Marian spent her formative years in Morristown, New Jersey, where she graduated from Morristown High School in 1961. She then attended the University of Maryland to further her education.

Mrs. Brenda Kay Daniel, age 77, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, returned to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Born May 19, 1949 in Tullahoma, Tennessee to the late William Horace and Mamie Ruth Fulton.

Former General Sessions Judge Jere Mac Ledsinger, of Tullahoma, passed away on Saturday, September 5th, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville at the age of 88. Jere was born in Kenton, TN to the late Granville and Mary Holloman Ledsinger. During his life he worked as a General Sessions Judge in Co c ee County, and was a long-time member of Highland Baptist Church in Tullahoma.

Riley Maurice Carter, age 95, of Manchester, TN, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, surrounded by his children in Nashville, TN.

Mrs. Brenda Kay Daniel, age 77, of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, returned to her Heavenly Father on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Born May 19, 1949 in Tullahoma, Tennessee to the late William Horace and Mamie Ruth Fulton.

Mary Jane Smith of Tullahoma passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026 at Brookdale Senior Living at the age of 90. Mrs. Smith was born in Lynchburg to the late Fred and Jennie Bell Mullins. During her life, Jane worked as a clerk at the Coca-Cola Store, and was a longtime member of Grundy Street Church of Christ. She was passionate about health-conscious cooking and maintaining an active lifestyle, and taught exercise classes for many years at the Tullahoma Senior Citizens Center. Mrs. Smith had been a resident of Brookdale for the past several years, and enjoyed attending the church services there with the church of Christ at Cedar Lane. In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Smith; one sister, Donna Watkins (Jim); and one brother, Charles Mullins (Mary Ann). She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Dahl (James); one niece, Jennifer Ferrell (Avery); nephews, Jerame Watkins and Fred Mullins (Diane); great-niece, Jaelyn Woodward (Tyler); great-nephew, Jadin Watkins; and great-greatnephew, Braxtan Lee Woodard. A graveside service for Mrs. Smith will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 12 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Tullahoma.

Colton James Thomas of Tullahoma passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the age of 11.

Mary Elizabeth Turner, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville at the age of 82. Mrs. Turner was born in Estill Springs to the late Thomas Lloyd Ingleburger and Dimple Mae Carroll Ingleburger. She was a long-time member of Wesley Heights United Methodist Church in Tullahoma. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Turner was preceded in death by three sisters, Betty Davis Pratt, Henrietta Arnold, and Dorothy Lowhorn; one brother, Lloyd Ingleburger; her daughter-in-law, Debra Turner; and her son-inlaw, Stanley Downs. She is survived by her husband of nearly 68 years, Malcom Turner; her son, Stan Turner; her daughter, Gretchen Downs; three grandchildren, Jessica Downs and her wife Kelsey, Katie Turner, and ____ ___________ ______ ______ ____ ____ ______ ____ ____ _ - _____ ______ _______ ____ _____________________ _______ Hudson, Gracelynn, Blakelynn, and Harper; and one sister, Barbara Stone. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 at Kilgore Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 26th, 2026 at 11 a.m. in the Kilgore Funeral _____ _______ _____ _____ ____ _______ ___________ _______ will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. Kilgore Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Phyllis (Phyl) Anne Martin Birdsong, age 72, laid to rest on Tuesday, August 26th after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born December 14th, 1953, she was born in Sewanee, Tennessee to the late Halson W. Martin and Mildred J. Martin. Phyl was known for her strong will, kindness, love for all things owl, and an even bigger love for her family.