Moore-Cortner Funeral Home

Moore-Cortner Funeral Home We are honored to be your funeral provider and consider it a great privilege to serve people. Mr. About 1905 he established J.C. Moore and Sons Funeral Home.
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300 First Avenue NW


Jeff Carter Moore, Sr., born May 25, 1883 in Moore County, Tennessee, was the orginal founder of what is known today as Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Moore, a pharmacist by profession, was a funeral director for some 60 years before retiring in 1959. Moore Funeral Home, which later became J.C. Moore's son, Watson Moore, was associated with him for several years

and continued to operate the business after Mr. Moore's retirement. Watson Moore operated the funeral home under the name of Moore Funeral Home until his death in 1965. His wife continued to operate the funeral home until May 1966 at which time she sold her interest to Mr. Robert Cortner, who had been associated with the firm since September 1965. At that time, the name was changed to Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. While our competitors have been bought and sold many times,our firm was simply transferred from family to another in our hundred year history. In the early years when J.C. Moore, Sr. operated the funeral home, it had several different locations in Wi******er but has been located at 300 First Avenue N.W. since 1931.Moore-Cortner Funeral Home a Franklin County tradition for over a hundred years.

06/05/2026
Please contact us with any questions about preplanning.
06/04/2026

Please contact us with any questions about preplanning.

Pastor Felix Wayne Steele, age 78 of Decherd, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2026, surrounded by his l...
06/02/2026

Pastor Felix Wayne Steele, age 78 of Decherd, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family at Centennial Medical Center. He was born on January 16, 1948, in Franklin County, to the late Clennon Alton and Mary Faye (Stephens) Steele. Wayne was a 1966 graduate of Franklin County High and enlisted into the United State Military following graduation. His dedication to serve others was lead through his gospel singing where he would often sing, I Found the Lily in My Valley and was passionate about ministering to those who were lost. He served as the Assistant Pastor of Keith Springs Mountain Church of Jesus with his brother, Harold and later became Sr. Pastor following Harold’s passing. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, going to the drag races, gardening and working with his hands making beautiful items for his family and friends. But most of all he treasured the time spent with his family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by, the love of his life, Judy Steele; stepdad, Hence Judge; stepson, Bobby “Ray’ Taylor; siblings, Hershal Judge, Ben “Buster” Steele, Kenneth Steele, Harold Steele, Adrain Steele and Marlin Steele. Wayne is survived by his children, Lynn (Stephanie) Steele, Jason (Brooke) Steele, Skylin (Alyssa) Steele, Samantha (Trenton) Steele, Elijah Steele, and Ella Steele; grandchildren, Julianna (Kyle) Arp , Jocelyn Taylor, Mia Stewart, Bella Steele, Ty (Madison) Cobb, Eli Steele, Madison Russell, Dalton Russell, Boone Steele, Stella Steele, Mikail Garner, and one on the way, great- grandchildren, Hallie Jo Arp, Marceline Stewart, and Everlynn Cobb; siblings, Sherman (Ann) Steele and Phyllis Riddle; stepsister, Margaret Bland; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 5:00pm – 8:00pm and again on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 5:00pm 8:00pm at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 2:00pm from the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Bro. Kelly May and Bro. Darrell Myers officiating. Interment will follow in Keith Springs Cemetery with military honors bestowed. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 1st Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)967-2222, www.moorecortner.com

In our experience, there is a special depth of empathy in those people who have had a painful loss.
06/02/2026

In our experience, there is a special depth of empathy in those people who have had a painful loss.

Ulyless Edward Partin, age 95, went to be with the Lord on May 29th 2026. He was born on March 20th, 1931, in Decherd, ...
06/01/2026

Ulyless Edward Partin, age 95, went to be with the Lord on May 29th 2026. He was born on March 20th, 1931, in Decherd, Tennessee to John Williard and Tressie Arlene (Hill) Partin. He graduated from South H.S. Akron, Ohio on January 28th, 1950.
Ulyless lived in Akron, Ohio most of his life and worked for Babcock & Wilcox for 42 years. After retiring, he and his wife Joella returned to Manchester, Tennessee. He was a faithful member of the Church of Christ.
Ulyless enjoyed gardening and canning. He was a humble, kind man who loved his wife and daughters dearly.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Joella and brothers Erskine Partin and James Lloyd Partin.
Ulyless is survived by daughters Joyce (Tom) Lewis and Carol (Mike) Key; grandchildren Phillip (Akili) Lewis, Kara (Danny) Key, Kasey (Dustin) Key and great grandchildren Elijah Tarter, Ezra Tarter, Eva Moreno, Emmett Herrick, Shawn Lewis, Re*****on Lewis, Ryker Lewis and RayLynne Lewis; brother David Allen (Darlene) Partin.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 2:00pm from the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Bro. Terrell Bunting officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Gardens. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 1st Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)967-2222, www.moorecortner.com

George Thomas “Tommy” Martin, age 75 of Decherd, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his...
06/01/2026

George Thomas “Tommy” Martin, age 75 of Decherd, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on February 5, 1951, in Franklin County to the late Charlie Eugene and Lydia Mae (East) Martin. Tommy was a 1969 graduate of Franklin County High School. His strong and unwavering work ethic was evident throughout his life, including three separate retirements. His first retirement came at a young age after serving twenty years in the United States Army, retiring as a Sergeant First Class. He later retired from the Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville, where he served as a correctional officer for twenty years. In 2001, Tommy moved back to Tennessee, where he retired for a third time from M-TEK. Even after retirement, Tommy’s determination and work ethic continued as he worked on the family row crop farm. In his younger years, he was known for his famous dance moves and his long hunting and fishing trips. More recently, he enjoyed a good Mexican meal, watching westerns, and spending quality time with his family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, Albert Martin, Dennis Martin, Wanda Stephens, and Betty Sue Hill. Tommy is survived by his daughters, Christy Martin (Joe Cramer) and Stephanie Williams; grandchildren, Caleb (Abby) Anderson, Bud (Martha) Williams, and Nikki (Justin) Rogers; great-grandchildren, Madalyn Rogers, Alivia Anderson, CJ Rogers, Jacob Anderson and Charlee Anderson; sister, Jean (Hershal) Smith and JoAnn Jackson; longtime partner and companion, Elizabeth “Libby” Brown; four legged best friend, Bam; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 10:00am from the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Rev. Aaron Hastings officiating. Interment will be held at Gum Creek Cemetery with Caleb Anderson, Bud Williams, Johnny Martin, Jason Hill, Jared Hill and Austin Burgin all serving as pallbearers. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 1st Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)967-2222, www.moorecortner.com

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