Moore-Cortner Funeral Home

04/07/2026

Arthur William “Rabbit” Syler, age 71 of Belvidere, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Franklin County, he was born in Wi******er on February 5, 1955. He retired from Pioneer Equipment, where he had been employed as a mechanic. An avid sportsman, he played on the basketball and baseball teams at Huntland High School, as well as on the baseball team at Motlow State Community College. He enjoyed watching football, cheering for Alabama, Clemson, and Tennessee, and golf. Rabbit loved listening to music, especially songs from the 1980’s. A Christian man, he was of the Cumberland Presbyterian faith. A gentle giant, his strong-will along with his quiet nature, will be missed by all of those who loved them. Rabbit was preceded in death by his father, Ed E. Syler. He is survived by his loving mother, Shirley (Colbert) Syler; daughter, Felicia Syler; sister, Bettye Mayo; nieces, Misty (Travis) Boswell and Mellondy (Mark) Bartell; nephew, Greg (Sandy) Mayo; great-nieces, Megan Mayo, Brooke (Brent) Beiler, Courtney Mayo, and Madigan Bartell; great-nephews, Tyler (Hannah) Boswell and Trenton Boswell; and several great-great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 5-8pm on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 11, 2026, in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Belvidere Cemetery with Mark Bartell, Greg Mayo, Travis Boswell, Tyler Boswell, Trenton Boswell, and Russell Williams serving as pallbearers. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

04/07/2026

Katherine “Katie” Heath Benson, age 65, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born September 7, 1960, in Atlanta, Georgia, a beloved daughter of Floyd Maxey Heath and Doris Brannan Heath. Raised in Wi******er, Katie spent most of her adult life in Lebanon, Tennessee. She was a devoted mother to Jarred Benson (Kelly) and Josh Benson (Elizabeth). She was a loving grandmother to Hailey and Kinsley, the cherished surviving grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Steve Heath and sister Alma Heath Schultz. Katie was a graduate of Franklin County High School and went on to receive her Bachelor of Art from the University of Tennessee. She was a passionate music teacher who helped guide and shape the lives of countless students. Throughout the years, she enjoyed knitting and gardening. Her life was enriched by horseback riding where she achieved great success in the equestrian arena. She was a steady source of support, a patient listener, and helped shape all of us into who we are today. Visitation for Katie will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 10:00am – 12:00 pm at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with a celebration of life service celebrating Katie’s exceptional life to follow at 12:00pm from the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Maxwell Cemetery. The family invites all who knew and loved Katie to join us in honoring her memory. Katie was a type one diabetic, if you would like to contribute to Breakthrough T1D in her memory, please donate to Breakthrough T1D 200 Vesey Street, 28th Floor New York, NY 10281. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 1st Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)967-2222, www.moorecortner.com

04/07/2026

04/06/2026

Michael Christopher Mullin, age 33 of Wi******er, passed away at Vanderbilt Tullahoma on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He was born at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina on July 27, 1992, to Casey Mullin and Anna Lazzarino Mullin. Michael attended Franklin County High School in Wi******er, Tennessee where he was an all-district soccer player. Michael enjoyed being with his son and spending time with his friends. Michael had a larger-than-life personality and was a phenomenal athlete with a great sense of humor, who also had great taste in music. Michael is preceded in death by his brother, AJ Mullin; grandparents, Joe and Ernestine Lazzarino, Betty and Tom Dietz, and Marge Perkins; his uncles, Drew Mullin and Tom Bryan; and his cousin, Jonathan Vasta. He is survived by his son, Mason Mullin; father, Casey Mullin; mother, Anna Mullin; sister, Rachael Mullin; grandparents, Bill Mullin and Pat McGill; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who loved him very much. The memorial service will be held at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Wi******er on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. In memory of Michael, the family welcomes donations in lieu of flowers, which will go toward future education expenses for his son, Mason. Donations may be made to the Venmo account below or at Ascend Federal Credit Union in Mason’s name.

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04/06/2026

Betty Nelle Syler, age 73 of Huntland, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at her residence. She was born on April 16, 1952, in Ft. Benning, Georgia, to the late Henry Alexis and Elizabeth Frances (Ruch) Atkinson. Betty Nelle was a 1970 graduate of Huntland High School. She went on to earn her associate degree in Dental Hygiene from the Health Sciences program at UT Memphis in 1973. She started her professional career working as a dental hygienist for Dr. Henry Atkinson and was currently working for Dr. Rick Courtney. Artistic and crafty by nature, Betty Nelle enjoyed flower gardening as well as cooking, becoming known for her famous brownies, snickerdoodles, and lemon cookies. She was an avid sports fan, particularly cheering for the University of Tennessee Volunteers football and basketball teams as well as the Atlanta Braves. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her hygienist friends. Caring and loving, Betty Nelle was always there to lend a helping hand and never asked for anything. She was a devoted Christian and member of Maxwell Baptist Church, where she had played the piano for years and currently played the organ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Thomas Syler. Betty Nelle is survived by her loving children, Carey (Jason) Lafevers; Karen Latham; and Alex (Lauren) Syler; grandchildren, Sarah Lafevers Hunt, Jace Lafevers, Josie Lafevers, Rachel (Drew) Warren, and Dylan Latham; great-grandchildren, Bentley Hunt, Everly Hunt, and Nolan Warren; siblings, Henry (Elisa) Atkinson and Richard (Jackie) Atkinson; several nieces and nephews; and brother-in-law, Earl Syler. Visitation will be from 5-8pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 9, 2026, in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

04/06/2026

Billy Hulen Sherrill, age 72 of Decherd, passed away peacefully Tuesday evening, March 31, 2026, at Saint Thomas West Hospital surrounded by his family. He was a loving Daddy and PAPA, truck driver, and a “Jack of All Trades.” Preceding him in death were his parents, Nancy and Hulen Sherrill. Survivors include his daughter, Heather (Marty) Doino of Monteagle; Randall Stephens of Decherd; and grandchildren, Annabella and Adrianna Doino and Wyatt and Brantly Stephens; several very close friends and family; and many other family and friends. Upon his request, there will be no viewing or funeral services. Growing up, Heather went for many big truck rides. So, Randall and Heather will take PAPA on his final “Big Truck Ride” in one of his prized big trucks from Moore Cortner Funeral Home to Gum Creek Cemetery. The date and time will be announced when they become available. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

04/03/2026

Brenda Faye Coker passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at her home in Wi******er, TN at the age of 86. She was born on March 21, 1940, in McMinnville, Tennessee to Terrell Suddarth and Minnie Pearl Woods Suddarth. In 1956, she married her late husband James "Tube" Coker and had three sons, Teddy, Timmy, and Tony. Brenda or Nanny, as she was called by most, owned Cowan Café and in her later years served by working at Oaklawn Baptist Church's thrift store. She loved to cook, serve others, travel, and most importantly she loved her family and Jesus. She was a devout Christian woman and spent her spare time showing the love of Jesus by baking for shut-ins and widows diligently each week. Her love and kindness will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Terrell and Minnie Suddarth; brother Roy Suddarth; sons Teddy and Timmy Coker; and grandson Mikie Champion. She is survived by her son, Tony Coker; brother Victor Suddarth, daughter in law, Lynda Coker; grandchildren, Sarah (Kenneth) Hall, Tony Coker, Jr., Amy Coker, Nathan (Amanda) Coker, Kaleb Coker; great-grandchildren, Katelin Reed, Jacob Ferrell, Maddie Coker, and Kallie Grace Coker; along with many special family members and sweet friends. Visitation will be on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 11am-1pm at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. A celebration of life will follow at 1:00pm in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 First Ave. NW, Wi******er, TN, 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.