May 29, 2026
Obituaries
Bobby Joe Burton, 77
Bobby Joe Burton, 77, of Sparta passed away on Thursday April 2, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Sept. 4, 1948 in Lynchburg to the late Hugh Bobby Burton and Virgie Mae Burton. Bobby and his wife attended Hampton’s Crossroads Baptist Church.
Theresa “Lynn” Jernigan, 61
Theresa “Lynn” Jernigan, 61, of Winchester, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at TriStar Centennial Hospital in Nashville. A native of Franklin County, she was born on April 16, 1964, in Winchester to William “Bill” T. Sisk Jr and the late Linda Ann (Snell) Sisk.
Mildred Fay DeLong, 87
Mildred Fay De-Long, 87, of Tullahoma passed from this life on March 30, 2026, at the Life Care Center in Tullahoma.
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.
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.
Lucy Shapard Keeney, 82
Lucy Shapard Keeney, 82, of Tullahoma, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, at Lynchburg Nursing Center following a brief illness.
Loyce Hazel Fanning Arrick, 84
Loyce Hazel Fanning Arrick, 84, of Huntland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Bailey Manor. A native of Huntland, she was born on April 3, 1941, to the late Charles and Hannah (Burks) Fanning.
Joe Dale Little, 82
Joe Dale Little (Little Joe), 82 of Decherd passed away on March 28, 2026. He was born on Aug. 4, 1943, to Burnis W. Little and Lillie Mae Ross Little in Decherd Funeral Services were held Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Interment followed at Franklin Memorial Gardens.
Roxy Ann Hoots, 79
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Roxy Ann Hoots, who passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the age of 79.
Martha Kay Otwell, 69
Martha Kay Otwell of Manchester passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at her home, at the age of 69.