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.
Susan Marie Miller Gross Obituary
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.…

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.
Lena Elizabeth “Betty” Pinnell, 86
Lena Elizabeth “Betty” Pinnell, 86, of Winchester, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Viva Assisted Living. A native of Franklin County, she was born in Decherd on Nov. 15, 1939.
Dominga Zuniga Parker, 84
Dominga Zuniga Parker, 84 of Winchester, passed away on Thursday, March 26,
Martha Kay Otwell, 69
Martha Kay Otwell of Manchester passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at her home, at the age of 69.

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.
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.
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.
Jack Harding Jennings Obituary
Jack Harding Jennings, of Rutledge Falls, passed away on Jan. 30, 2026. A native of Tullahoma, the town and community is something that he loved very deeply and proudly. He…
