BECKY SILVERTOOTH

SILVERTOOTH, Becky, age 61, passed away, unexpectedly but peacefully, at home in Tullahoma on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023.  Becky was born to Nancy Silvertooth and the late Maurice Silvertooth on Jan. 5, 1962, in Winchester.  She was a graduate of Franklin County High School.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jack and Lucille Silvertooth, and Herbert and Myrtle Wiseman.  Becky is survived by her long-time partner and companion, Bob Paszkiet; daughters, Jordan Skalisky and husband Ian Milne and Mikayla Luthi; mother, Nancy Silvertooth; sister, Camilla Daniel and husband, Randy; brother, Carl Silvertooth and wife, Mary; and aunts and uncles who helped raise her, Sarah Davis, Alice Wiseman, Linda Arms and Jim Wiseman.  She is also survived by her beloved aunt, Joyce Silvertooth; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Becky was previously employed in the Circuit Court Clerk’s office in Winchester and the Coffee County Codes Department in Manchester. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, from 1-3 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.  A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. in the Moore-Cortner Funeral Home chapel with Rev. David Cunningham officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Estill Springs First Baptist Church, Gideons International, or to a charity of your choice. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com. 

BILLIE JONES

JONES, Billie Lee Perkins, age 95, entered eternal rest on Jan. 30, 2023, in Fayetteville, Tennessee. Billie was born on Nov. 3, 1927, in Hillsboro, Tennessee, to the late Thomas Nathaniel Perkins and Jessie Ikeard-Perkins-Davis. She later moved to a farm in Cowan, Tennessee, where she and her siblings worked as sharecroppers with their father. She was educated in the Franklin County School System and in the Drakesboro City School System in Kentucky. She confessed hope in Christ and joined the Burning Bush Original Church of God in Belvidere, Tennessee at an early age. Later she moved to Decherd, Tennessee, and joined Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Mother Board for many years. She was employed by A.R.A food service for several years. She later moved to Arnold Engineering and Development Center where she worked as a custodian and eventually retired. She has seven siblings who preceded her in death: Oscar Thomas Perkins of Winchester, Tennessee, Georgia Dale Cooksey of Louisville, Kentucky, Walsa Dean Sheffield, Eugene Perkins and Howard Winton, all of Nashville, Tennessee, Jessie M. Perkins of Youngstown, Ohio, and John Wayne Davis of Tullahoma, Tennessee. In addition, to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Wilson Jones. They raised two sons, Ernest Wayne Jones and Wilson Warren Jones. Survivors who will always cherish her memory include, her two devoted sons, Reverend Ernest Wayne (Annie) Jones of Cowan, Tennessee and Wilson Warren Jones of Meridianville, Alabama; two daughters, Laura Jean Macklin and Linda (James) Allen, both of Cleveland, Ohio; seven grandchildren, Dr. Myron W. (Laura) Jones, Carlotta (William) Arnold, Heather (Sinclair) Bennett, James Dyshawn (Teri) Allen, Latrece (Sedrick) West, Tiffany Macklin and Keshia A. Allen; 11 great-grandchildren, Kyle Bennett, Madison Brown Bennett, Sinclair A. Bennett, Hannah Bennett, Kaleb Bennett, Julianna R. Jones, Elizabeth I. Jones, Solomon M. Jones, James D. Allen II, Tyrsten Allen, Mason Skullark; one great-grandchild, Jaya Allen; sister-in-law, Barbara (Gordon) Nichols and Louise Jones; brothers-in-law, Walter (Charlene) Jones, Sammy (Truthia) Jones, all of Saginaw, Michigan; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and acquaintances. Billie was blessed with longevity. She will be sorely missed by those who loved her dearly. The funeral service was held on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. from the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Interment followed in Franklin Memorial Gardens. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com. 

 JIMMY MOSS

 MOSS, Jimmy Lee, age 72, of Cowan, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023, at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in El Dorado, Kansas on April 14, 1950 to the late Robert Kenneth and Dorothy Imogene (Parks) Moss, Sr.  He was a 1968 graduate of Franklin County High School where he was an All-State Honor Football player in 1966 and 1967.  He received a scholarship to play football at the University of Tennessee but transferred to MTSU where he played football in the left tackle position.  Jimmy earned his B.S. degree at MTSU and later his masters from Tennessee State University. During his football coaching career, he coached at North Junior High, Huntland High School, Moore County High School (where he was named “Coach of the Year”), and Franklin County High School from where he retired.  Having played football himself, he was truly passionate about the game and coaching.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and golf.  His family will remember him for his strong, courageous and determined personality.  Jimmy was a member of Decherd Church of God.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Moss, Jr. and brother-in-law, Darrell Hill.  Jimmy is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Lelia (Gillespie) Moss; children, Jeff (Faith) Moss, Jeremy (Jennifer) Moss and James Moss; grandchildren, Benjamin Moss, Mitchell Moss, Nathan Moss and Emily Moss; sisters, Pattie (Gary) Golden and Carolyn Hill; and several nieces and nephews.  Visitation was held on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023, from 5-8 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.  Services were conducted on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at 11 a.m. in the Moore-Cortner Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Glenn Thomas, Bishop Don Parker and Jeremy Moss officiating.  Interment followed at Franklin Memorial Gardens. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com. 

DON MOORE

MOORE, Don, age 85, of Winchester, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at the Waters of Winchester. A native of Franklin County, he was born on April 21, 1937, to the late Walter and Lucy Hill Moore. He was a graduate of Franklin County High School. Don was a member of the Decherd First Baptist Church. He missed being able to attend church every time the doors were opened but Brother Chris made a point to visit him to pray as often as he could, an act he so deeply appreciated. Don loved being outside year-round and at any given time you could ride by and see him on his porch and get a holler and a wave. He loved gardening just to give it all away and mowing for people in the neighborhood who couldn’t do it for themselves. He was famous for the paintings on his outbuildings as people would say, “that’s the house with all of the drawings and UT things.” Don also enjoyed tinkering with anything and everything he could get his hands on, and he could sell anything; his specialty was lawn mowers. He was a very good artist and enjoyed showing his friends and family the picture he drew of his daddy’s mule. Don loved his grandkids and great-grandkids and spent as much time with them as he could. He never met a stranger, and if he did, they weren’t a stranger for long. He knew everybody and who they belonged to because everybody was family. Then let’s not forget, his blood ran orange through and through as he was one of the biggest University of Tennessee fans that ever walked. When Tennessee beat Alabama, his face showed his excitement and Don and his family celebrated and listened to Rocky Top as loud as they could. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Evelyn Morris, James Moore, Edna Kelley, Lucille Garner, Ida Stewart, Charlie Moore and Roy Moore. Don is survived by his sister, Alline Rogers; children, Stacey Moore Mitchell and Scott Moore; grandchildren, Glenn and Brittney Mitchel, Blake and Jackie Moore; great-grandchildren, Jase Mitchell, Carson Hanak, Kaden and Maddox Moore, and Brantley Leon; and many nieces, nephews, and friends that he always said he was so blessed to have. Visitation was held on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, from noon to 2 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with services following at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Nolan officiating. Interment followed at Franklin Memorial Gardens. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com. 

MARY COBB

 COBB, Mary Joyce Moorehead, age 75, of Estill Springs, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023, at Mercy Hospital Northwest in Rogers, Arkansas.  She was born in Moore County on July 16, 1947, to the late Rufus Gordon and Annie Lavonia (Jean) Moorehead.  Before her retirement, she was employed as an office manager.  She always enjoyed spending time with her husband, especially riding motorcycles.  Mary cherished the time spent spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was a member of Winchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Southern Tennessee Ladies Society (STLS).  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Andrew Cobb and brother-in-law, Roy Andrews.  Mary is survived by her loving daughters, Maria (Michael) Steele of Estill Springs, and Malinda (Tom) Pitts of Bella Vista, Arkansas; sister, Nancy Andrews of Lynchburg; brother-in-law, Billy (Joyce) Cobb of Niceville, Florida; grandchildren, Alex (Devan) Gresham, Dustin (Bria) Gresham, Amber Fickes (Scott Caldwell), Thomas (Ashton) Pitts and Michael Pitts; great-grandchildren, Amy Bihari, Lyndsie Porter, Chelsie Porter, Dexter Gresham and Davey Pitts; and fur babies, Little Joe, Paco Bell and Daisey Mae.  Visitation was held on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, from 5-8 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.  Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Rev. Anna Brockman officiating.  Interment followed at Lynchburg Cemetery. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com. 

LOIS CRABTREE

 CRABTREE, Lois Collins, age 89, of Estill Springs, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, at Franklin Manor in Winchester, Tennessee. Mrs. Crabtree was born April 15, 1933, in Pisgah, Alabama, the fourth of 12 children born to the late Thair and Nellie Gray Collins.  Ms. Crabtree was of the Baptist faith.  She was a loving, caring, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, where her life centered around her family as a proud homemaker. Her latest title as “Great Granny” is one she was most recently proud to be called. The great-grands lit up her smile each time she saw or talked about them. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Crabtree was preceded in death by her husband, Troy William Crabtree (married November 1952); brothers, Delbert, Larence, Loyd and Troy Collins; and sisters, Lorene Collins, Bonnie Rigstad and Dorothy Sears. She is survived by her daughter, Karen (Bobby) Spencer of Winchester, Tennessee; son, Donald (Cherie) Crabtree of Roswell, Georgia; grandchildren, Lee (Leah) Spencer of Nolensville, Tennessee, Lindsey (Macy) Brower of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Ben (Lexi) Crabtree of Tacoma, Washington, Sarah (Graham) Hall of Lexington, Kentucky, and Luke Collins Crabtree of Roswell, Georgia; great-grandchildren, Allie Collins Brower of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Wilder Griffith Crabtree of Tacoma, Washington, and Lillie McCall Brower of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; sisters, Elizabeth Akins and Mattie Manning; brothers, Kenneth and Floyd Collins; brother-in-law, Willard Crabtree of Ider, Alabama; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends that were like family. Graveside services were conducted on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Franklin Memorial Gardens in Winchester, Tennessee, with Rev. Anna Brockman, officiating.

DANNY DURHAM

 DURHAM, Danny “Rex,” fondly known as Rex, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.  Rex was born on Feb. 17, 1962, in Fayetteville, Tennessee to R.H. and Ann Durham.  He was never too far from a hairbrush and likely didn’t want to look a day older than 60 so he promptly found a new party awaiting him in Heaven where he could be eternally young.  Rex wore many hats throughout his life:  talented athlete, effortless ladies’ man, master of the grill, dedicated Tennessee fan, sales expert, son, brother, father and Christ follower. He was preceded in death by his father, R.H. Durham and sisters, Lisa Duckett and Joyce Durham.  Rex is survived by his wife and long-term caretaker, Sara; and three children, Cody Durham, Callie (and Philip) Hitchcock and Daniel Durham.  Rex loved his family and was supportive to his siblings whom he leaves behind, Libby Brownfield of Estill Springs, Pam Wooten of Tullahoma, Tony (and Patsy) Durham of Collinsville, Mississippi, Patty (and Brian) Brazier of Estill Springs, Dennis Durham of Estill Springs, and Spencer (and April) Durham of Estill Springs.  He was a grandfather to his grandsons, Graham and Preston Hitchcock, and secured his place forever more as a favorite uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. He will be remembered for his infectious laugh and as the gold standard of “never meeting a stranger.”  He was a relationship-builder through and through and loved developing connections with people.  It’s one of the reasons that he excelled in sales for so many years as he was abundantly charismatic and personable. As an avid outdoorsman, he could often be found fishing, camping or grilling his famous brisket.  He was known as a gifted baseball player in his youth and always had a glove and ball ready to toss around.  Rex savored entertainment, whether it was music, films, or sports. Rex was a dedicated sports fan.  He would jump at the chance to attend Vols or Titans games in person.  If a game was being aired on television, you could bet that he had it on.  He would often flip through the channels to see highlights if multiple games or races were on, much to the dismay of family and friends watching alongside him.  He liked to think he was a master mechanic and enjoyed dabbling with cars.  He thoroughly enjoyed NASCAR and local dirt track racing. A long-time believer, Rex became increasingly religious in recent years and hoped all of his family would come to know and accept Christ as their Lord and Savior.  He was a member of World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and enjoyed the music ministry there.  Friendly to his core, he could strike up a conversation with anyone.  Everyone in the community knew Rex Durham and had pleasant things to say about him.  He had an abundance of pride, but the singular thing he was most proud of was his children. Visitation was held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Watson-North Funeral Home with services following at 1 p.m.  in the Roy B. Watson Chapel at Watson-North Funeral Home.  Interment was held at Watson-North Memorial Park. Watson-North Funeral Home, 405 Sharp Springs Road, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2345, www.watsonfhtn.com.