July 14, 2026
Obituaries
Thomas Edward Gwynn, 106
Thomas Edward Gwynn, one of Tullahoma’s oldest residents, passed this life on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Life Care Center at the age of 106, just two months shy of his 107th birthday. Mr.
Grace S. Caps, 106
Grace S. Caps of Tullahoma passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Morning Pointe of Tullahoma at the age of 106. Mrs. Caps was born in Meriden, KS to the late Arthur and Mary Sechrist Schroetter. During her life, Grace was a member of Tullahoma First Methodist Church and worked with the War Price Patrol Board. After their retirement, Grace and her husband, James began to travel, and eventually visited all 50 states and many continents. On Grace’s 100th birthday on Jan. 9, 2019, the Mayor of Tullahoma proclaimed the day “Grace Caps Day”. In addition to her parents. Mrs. Caps was preceded in death by her husband, James W.
Blake Jonathan Michael Lewis, 24
Blake Jonathan Michael Lewis of Tullahoma passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2026, at the age of 24. Blake was born in Nashville, TN to the late Tammy Jo Lewis and Michael Maynor who survives. Blake worked at Jack Daniels and enjoyed fishing and being with his family and friends. In addition to his mother, Blake was preceded in death by his grandfather, Claborn Lewis; and one uncle, Mark Lewis. He is survived by his brother, Nathaniel Lewis; grandmother, Betty Jo Lewis; one aunt, Carolyn Chapin (Jeff); and one uncle, Chris Lewis.
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.
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.
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.
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.