Obituaries

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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