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12/13/2025

Stephanie Jean Chick, age 50 of Tullahoma, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Unity Medical Center in Manchester. A native of Coffee County, she was born on March 31, 1975, in Tullahoma to the late Roger Gene and Shirley Kay (Pearson) Chick. She was a 1994 graduate of Franklin County High School. Stephanie then went on to graduate from Shelbyville School of Technology and obtained her CNA license. With a kind servant’s heart, she worked as a CNA at the Life Care Center in Tullahoma as well as at the Skills Development Center. When she was able, she enjoyed traveling to the beach. She also enjoyed listening to music, cooking, and watching Golden Girls and Andy Griffith. But most of all, she cherished the time spent with her beloved daughter, family, friends, and four-legged best friend, Voto. She was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord. Her family and friends will remember her loving and kind nature, along with her contagious sense of humor. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son who passed at birth, Austin Hunter; and grandmothers, Clara Rogers and Velma K. Shockley. Stephanie is survived by her world and joy of twenty-five years, Alexus Garrett of Tullahoma, who has been her only caregiver for the last eight years; best friend, Angie Benson; God-daughters, Shelby Teters and Courtney Teters; God-sisters, Windy Teters, April (Adam) Perry; God-niece and nephew; Desi Perry and Clay Perry, God-brother, Adam Perry; aunts, Ann Childress and Judy (Johnny) Trussell; uncles, Joe (Patty) Pearson, James Pearson, Gary (Stacy) Edwards, and David Edwards; great-aunt, Retha Curtis; favorite cousin, Aaron Curtis; cousins, Ricky Curtis, Sharron Curtis, Shayla Curtis, Faith Parton, Paisley Partin, Travis Trussell, Steven Edward, Ethan Edwards, Dakota Edwards, Nathan Edwards, Casey Edwards, Haley Edwards, Allen Edwards, Chance Edwards, Olivia Edwards, Will Edwards, and Tiffany McCarver; and many other relatives. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 15, 2025, from 11:00pm – 1:00pm at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with funeral service following at 1:00pm from the chapel. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 1st Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)967-2222, www.moorecortner.com

12/12/2025

Maria Elena Jackson passed peacefully at her home in the Broadview Community on December 11, 2025, at the age of 80 surrounded by her loving family, after a prolonged battle with liver disease. She was the youngest child of Jim Reynolds and Mauela Serna of Alice, Texas. Maria is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years, Ralph Jackson; three children, Melissa Jackson, Steve Jackson, and Brian Jackson; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her seven siblings. Born in Alice, Texas on November 12, 1945, she graduated from Alice High School in 1964. After high school, she attended Cameron College in Lawton, Oklahoma. At college, she would meet her future husband that was going into the Army before her completion of college. During their time in the Army, she was a mother and a homemaker, traveling to many places. After his retirement from the Army, she attended Middle Tennessee State University completing her degree in Spanish. She then went on to teach Spanish at Hazel Green High School in Hazel Green, Alabama until her retirement. Maria would live out the rest of her active life in the Broadview Community. She was an active member of the Lexie Church of Christ and loved the Lord and her church family. She loved walking in Tims Ford Park and the beauty, peace and quiet of where she lived. Her kind heart and loving nature allowed her to always help others in their times of need. Maria was a loving wife, a wonderful mother, and a spoiling grandmother, cherishing the time spent with her beloved family, especially her grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-8pm on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Bro. Carl Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

12/12/2025

Carolyn M. Hood, age 94 of Decherd and last eight years of Fayetteville, passed away on December 11, 2025, at her residence. She was born on September 5, 1931, to the late Harold and Hattie Mae Hix. Carolyn grew up in Huntland, graduated from Huntland High School, and later attended Cincinnati Music Conservatory and Motlow. She soon met Dr. Dewey Woodrow and together they were married for 67 years. A lifelong faithful member of Decherd Church of Christ, she dedicated her life to her beloved husband, children, and to serving those around her. Carolyn quietly mentored many teens in music and life skills and was in foster care and worked with many handicapped adults as well. She passionately worked to raise awareness for cystic fibrosis. At home, Carolyn was an avid gardener and seamstress. She loved to cook and decorate her home. There was always a favorite meal and homemade bread prepared and ready when family would visit. Carolyn was known for her lovely singing voice and enjoyed performing in many local events in her younger years. Her love for music continued, attending many gospel singings and playing the piano all the way into her 90’s. Encouraged by her dear friend, Myra Johnson, Carolyn also studied art at Motlow, and her family continues to treasure her many paintings. In addition to her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by her brothers, Maurice Hix, Doyle Lynn Hix; daughter-in-law, Carol Hood; and grandson Ross Hood. She is survived by her children, Michael (Vicky) Hood, David (Beverly) Hood, Elyssa (Paul) Clayton, Chris Hood; grandchildren, Matthew Hood, Joselyn Hood, Laura Poland, Gene Poland, Valerie Leonard, Rob Leonard, Gabrielle Richey, Justin Richey, Joey Hood, April Hood, Grace Clayton, James Clayton, and McKayla Clayton; 13 great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Sue Hix. A visitation will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 1pm-2pm at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Service will follow at 2pm, with Paul Clayton officiating. Internment will be held following the service at Franklin Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations can be made to Potters Children Home, 2350 Nashville Road, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101, and His Way, 582 Shields Road, Huntsville, Alabama, 25811. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

12/11/2025

Darlene Mae Kuhn Eberhart, age 89 of Estill Springs, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Highpoint Health Medical Center. She was born in Edwardsville, Illinois on December 7, 1936, to the late Eldon and Fern (Brown) Kuhn. Darlene spent her work career in retail, working at Payless, Food Lion, Kroger and eventually retiring from K-Mart. In her younger years, she enjoyed traveling to Horseshoe Lake. Most recently, she could be found passing the time tidying her home and taking care of her dogs. Artistically inclined, she usually had a crochet or needle point project in the works. A Christian lady, she attended Trinity Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Howard Eberhart Sr; sister, Sharon McClure; brother, Eldon Kuhn Jr; and daughter, Karen Harper. Darlene is survived by her loving children, Linda Eberhart (Jeff Pennington), Jimmy (Vickie) Eberhart, Dora Lynn Eberhart, Richard Eberhart, Dawn (Jeffrey) Garner, and David (Koren) Eberhart; grandchildren, Joshua (Laci) Garner, Jeremy Garner, Mason Eberhart, Morgan Sroka, Nikki Lester, Travis (Tori) Eberhart, Tyler Eberhart, Melissa Eberhart, Lindsey Wellen, Emilee Sanders, Triston Holt, Erin Cullipher, Bobby (Karen ) Stockdale, and Beth Partelow; and many great-grandchildren. Services will be held at a later date. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

12/10/2025

Frieda Marie Brown Knapper, age 95 of Wi******er, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. A native of Franklin County, she was born in Wi******er on July 25, 1930, to the late Robert Faulkner and Hazel (Hannah) Brown. A dedicated homemaker, Frieda’s life revolved around her beloved family. She cherished the time spent with them, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. When she was able, she enjoyed cooking, shopping, working in her flowers, and going to Knoxville to cheer on the University of Tennessee Volunteers football team. An amazing, strong woman who knew sacrifice, Frieda gave back to her community through being a volunteer candy-striper at the local hospital. Her love for others was shown daily whether it was having the neighborhood children stop by to play in her yard or giving them a treat from her candy jar, her kind words and encouragement were so special. She was a devoted Christian and member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Knapper; and brother, Robert “Bob” Brown. Frieda is survived by her loving sons, Charles (Doylene) Knapper and Tim (Sandy) Knapper; ten grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren with one on the way. Visitation will be from 5-8pm on Friday, December 12, 2025, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Michael Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Franklin Memorial Gardens. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.