SHERRY NOBLITT

 NOBLITT, Sherry Lynn Pitts, 68, of Lynchburg, died July 3, 2023. Survivors: children, John “Johnathan” (Crystal) Smith of Lynchburg, Jeremy (Corie) Smith of Estill Springs; seven grandchildren; brother, Joel Pitts; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Frank Noblitt. Memorial services were held July 7, 2023, at Jennings-Moore-Cortner Funeral Home.

MERRITT HIBLER

 HIBLER, Merritt Alan, age 75, of Winchester, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on Jan. 23, 1948, and was a 1966 graduate of Beford High School in Ohio.  Merritt served his country in the United States Navy.  He then worked and retired from Schneider National Trucking in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Merritt went back to work at Titan Transfer in Shelbyville, Tennessee, where he dearly loved his job and became like family with his co-workers.  He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed cheering for Ohio State Football, and NASCAR drivers Dale Earnhardt Sr., Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Bill Elliott.  He also enjoyed woodworking, bicycle riding and watching John Wayne movies.  But most of all, he loved spending time with his beloved family and teaching his grandchildren how to build and repair things.  In his teen years, Merritt was a member of the Liberty Chapter Order of DeMolay (Bedford, Ohio), the youth division of the Masonic Lodge and was a member of the Franklin County Kiwanis Club Board of Directors.  He was of the Methodist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, John George Hibler and brother, John Hibler.  Merritt is survived by his soulmate and loving wife, Nancy Sisk Hibler of Winchester; mother, Nathalia “Kitty” Hibler-Hankins of Chagrin Falls, Ohio; brothers, Paul (Carrie) Hibler of Hyatsville, Maryland, and Howard (Brenda) Hibler of Cowan; sister-in-law, Suzanne Hibler of Columbus, Ohio; daughters, Tara Scott of Decherd, and Brittney Crownover of Chattanooga; grandsons, Chase Langford and Zachary (Madison) Langford, both of Decherd; great-grandchildren, Marley Crownover, Sloan Merritt Crownover and  Elizabeth Jean “E.J.” Langford; aunt, Kathleen Zanzig of Pierpont, Ohio; several nieces and nephews who lovingly named their favorite uncle, “Uncle Mert”; several cousins; and his Titan family.  Visitation was held on Sunday, July 9, 2023, from noon to 2 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home followed by a celebration of life at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Chaplin Jerry Stewart Jr. officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations may be made to Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

JOHN MCMILLAN

MCMILLAN, John David, age 65, of Winchester, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023, at his residence while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Tullahoma, on June 10, 1958, to Smith and Mary Ann (Fowler) McMillan. David had previously worked at Wriker as a mechanic and Bailey Company where he was a forklift technician.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Gayle (Zimmerman) McMillan; daughter, Jennifer DeBoard; and brother, Paul McMillan.  David is survived by his loving son, Jason (Melissa) McMillan; stepson, John (Abby) Pickett; son-in-law, Tanner DeBoard; several grandchildren; parents, Smith and Mary Ann McMillan; sister, Carolyn (Ray) Wenger; brother, Mark (Tanya) McMillan; sister-in-law, Denise McMillan; and several nieces and nephews.  Visitation was held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 9-10 a.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with services following at 10 a.m. in the Moore-Cortner Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Chris Noland officiating.  Interment followed at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

ANTHONY STOVALL

 STOVALL, Anthony Lynn “Tony,” age 67,passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in his home in Winchester, Tennessee. Tony was born to Bobby and Theda Stovall, in Winchester on Nov. 10, 1955. He attended Franklin County High School. Tony’s biggest passion in life was music and he was a well-known guitarist in the local and regional scene. Known as “T-Rock” in the music industry, Tony had a passion and incredible talent for playing guitar and producing music, spending countless hours writing, singing and playing with his bandmates and friends throughout his lifetime. He continued those life-long relationships with his bandmates, who like all his friends, were family. When Tony was not playing the guitar, he could be found outside experimenting with flavors on the grill. He was known by all his friends and family as a master griller, having perfected the art of smoking, barbecuing and grilling prize-worthy meals. He enjoyed road trips on his Harley, collecting and building guitars and cooking for his family and friends. He loved to laugh and be laughed at and kept his quirky sense of humor until his last days. He had a deep love for his family and was always happy to spend time with them and his best, four-legged friend, Roxy. He was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Stovall; father, Bobby Bates Stovall; and mother, Theda Stovall. Tony is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Debra (Limbaugh) Stovall of Winchester; children, Clint (Lauren) Stovall of Nashville, Chelsea (Kory) Hall of Winchester, Sydney Stovall of Chattanooga, and Cole (Kylee) Stovall of Winchester; sister, Terri (Olean) Kiker of South Carolina; stepson, Tony Anderson; stepdaughter, Emily Anderson; grandson, Hayes Hall; granddaughter, Blake Hall; and step-grandchildren, Hunner Allen, Kylee Shaw and Scarlett Anderson. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 3-5 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with services following at 5 p.m.  at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Gary Clardy officiating. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

IRENE JONES

 JONES, Irene Schwartz, age 92, of Winchester, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Southern Tennessee Regional Health System. A native of Franklin County, she was born in Winchester, on July 29, 1930, to the late George and Ada (Brandon) Schwartz.  Irene was a dedicated homemaker and helped tend to the jobs on the farm. In her spare time, she enjoyed flower gardening, working jigsaw puzzles and reading.  She was musically talented, playing the piano and singing, and was a member of the Family Quartet, “The Schwartz Sisters.”  Irene was a dedicated member of the Pentecostal Church of Jesus in Winchester Springs.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Allene Sells, Rosena Schwartz, Katherine Lewis, Olpha Schwartz, Mary Lowhorn, G.A. Schwartz, Ada Smith, Sue Sells, Lucinda Bishop and Freida Stafford.  Irene is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, David A. Jones; daughters, Charlotte (Terry) Jones of Estill Springs, and Shirley (Chris) Walker of Winchester; grandchildren, Jonathan (Melissa) Jones, Kayla (Ryan) Dye, Daniel Walker, Andrea Walker and Jacob Walker; great-grandchildren, Wyatt Jones and Morgan Jones; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Visitation was held on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with services following at 1 p.m. in the Moore-Cortner Chapel with Bro. Mark Turner and Bro. Terry Jones officiating.  Interment followed at Franklin Memorial Gardens. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

RHONDA MORRIS

 MORRIS, Rhonda Jackson, age 59, of Winchester, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at St. Thomas Rutherford Medical Center in Murfreesboro.  A native of Franklin County, she was born in Winchester, on Feb. 20, 1964.  A devoted homemaker, Rhonda always made sure everyone was taken care of.  She enjoyed cooking wonderful meals for her family and grilling out with her husband. An avid outdoorsman, she most enjoyed being outside doing yardwork, sitting under her favorite shade tree in the cove, gardening, tending to her flowers and feeding the birds. She loved to travel, especially to the beach where she could soak up the sunshine.  But most of all, she cherished the time spent with her beloved family, especially dancing and listening to music with her granddaughter. Rhonda was of the Episcopal faith.  She was preceded in death by her father, Andrew Jackson.  Rhonda is survived by her loving husband of 14 years, Melvin Morris of Winchester; children, Lauren (Cameron) Bailey of Winchester, Devon Gunn of Dawsonville, Georgia, and Andrew Gunn of  Winchester; stepson, Kristopher (Laura) Morris of Sewanee; granddaughter, Caroline Marie Bailey; step-grandchildren, Wylie Morris, Rowdy Morris, Tiara Stovall and Bryson Rollins; mother, Carolyn Sue Jackson of Winchester; siblings, Scott (Lisa) Jackson of Winchester, Penny (Kurt) Johnson of Belvidere, and Deborah Jackson Hoosier of Winchester; several nieces and nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.  Private services are planned.  The family would like to thank their community friends and neighbors for the love and support shown to them during this time. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

FLORENCE FINNEY

FINNEY, Florence Perry, age 92, of Winchester, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Elk River Health and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born in Coffee County on Feb. 19, 1931, to the late Stanley Marion and Fannie (Perry) Wilder.  Before her retirement, she was employed at Genesco, E&B Carpet Mill, the Hat Factory, WalMart Photo Department and as a manager for several hotels and Cedar Ridge apartments.  In her spare time, she enjoyed playing bingo, working jigsaw and word search puzzles, going to the casino and making arts and crafts.  Florence was baptized in the Episcopal Church in 1942, at the age of 11.  She will be remembered for her kind nature and as a hard worker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Harvey Perry and Chester Finney; daughter, Karen Goines; son-in-law, Anthony Goines; and grandson, Gregg Crownover.  Florence is survived by her loving children, Sherrie (Terry) Harrell of Winchester, and Sonny (Debbie) Perry of Rockvale; grandchildren, Kim Powers, Stacey Archey and Shelley Crownover; great-grandchildren, Tyler (Cristy) Crownover, Shae (Travis) Taylor, Ethan Davis, Alexis Housley, Hayden Housley and Sidda Powers; great-great-grandchildren, Rhylan, Denver, Ryder, Kingston and Madison; brother, Fred (Dean) Wilder of Tullahoma; sister, Jean Roberson of Tullahoma; and several nieces and nephews.  Visitation was held on Sunday, July 9, 2023, from 2:30-4:15 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with graveside services following at 4:30 p.m. at Franklin Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Elk River Health and Rehabilitation Center Activities Department, Attn:  Emily, 32 Memorial Drive, Winchester, TN 37398. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

TRULA FULKERSON

 FULKERSON, Trula Lucille Ridenour, age 97, of Winchester, Tennessee, departed this life on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.  She was born in LaFollette, Tennessee, on May 21, 1926, to the late Oscar Lee Ridenour and Callie Myrtle Ridenour.  She was a member of the Winchester First Baptist Church.  She was the owner / operator of the former Gingham Inn in Decherd for approximately 20 years.  She loved to bake pies and cook and would bake pies for Grants #2 after closing the Gingham Inn.  She loved to read and sew and work in her flowers before her declining health wouldn’t allow her to.  She will be remembered as a mother and grandmother who loved to cook for her family and community.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Fulkerson; son, Joe Fulkerson; and daughter and son-in-law, Mike and Becky Rampy.  She is survived by her daughter, Margaret Knight of Winchester; grandsons, Ryan Rampy and wife, Elysia of Tullahoma, John Michael Rampy and Irma of Gallatin and Jase Rampy and Abbie of Winchester; granddaughter, Lauren Bailey and husband, Cameron of Winchester; and great-grandchildren, Beckett Rampy and Caroline Bailey. She will be laid to rest on Thursday, July 13, 2023, beside her late husband, Dave at Woodlawn Cemetery in LaFollette, Tenn.

JOSEPH WILLIAMS

 WILLIAMS, Joseph Edward “Joe Ed,” age 92, of Frisco, Texas, formerly of Cowan, passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. He was born in Winchester, Tennessee, on Aug. 24, 1930, to the late Tally and Louise (Faris) Williams. Joe Ed served his country in the United States Air Force. He owned and operated a trucking company before becoming the mayor of Cowan. In his younger years, he enjoyed driving a truck, mowing the yard and growing a garden to share the produce with others. He loved joking around with his friends and family, giving out candy to the children at church and helping people. But most of all, he cherished the time spent with his beloved family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Joe Ed was a devoted member of Cowan First Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Trixie Williams; grandson, Elisha Watson; granddaughter, Hannah Watson; and brothers, Jerry Williams and Tally Williams. Joe Ed is survived by his loving daughter, Faith Watson; grandson, Zachary Jole (Aline) Watson; granddaughters, Lydia Gabriella Watson and Rachael Abigail Watson; siblings, Joyce A. Moore, Frank Williams, Linda Vaughan, Bobbye W. Stoolfire, Emma Sandberg, Peggy Smithson and Doris Eldridge; and great-grandson, Henry Elias Watson. Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from noon to 2 p.m. at Cowan First Baptist Church with funeral services following at 2 p.m. with Bro. L.Z. Johnson officiating. Interment will be at Franklin Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cowan First Baptist Church. Watson Funeral Home, 405 Sharp Springs Road, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2345, www.watsonfhtn.com.

JANET FOSTER

FOSTER, Janet Lee Warren, age 64, of Decherd, Tennessee, departed this life on Monday, July 3, 2023, at her residence with her loving family at her side, following an extended illness.  Ms. Foster was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on Nov. 19, 1958, to the late Robert Henry Warren and Ellen Irene Crunk Warren. Janet was a daughter, sister, mother and grandmother.  She was a Christian and of the Baptist Faith who knew her Bible well. She loved to read and watch her western shows on T.V.  Her favorites were the episodes of Gunsmoke that starred Festus.  Janet graduated from Franklin County High School.  She was employed at several Kroger stores throughout Tennessee and Food Lion of Franklin, Tennessee, before becoming a CNA.  She was then employed for Southern Care Assisted Living, Morningside Assisted Living, Beacon Pointe and Benton House of Franklin, Tennessee.  Janet was a very caring and giving person.  She loved her children and grandchildren dearly and talked about them often.  She always asked about her brothers and sisters wanting to know if everyone was doing alright.  Janet liked to tease and joke around.  Her smile, her laughter and especially her little comments that she would make will be greatly missed. REST IN PEACE, our angel, you are greatly loved and missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Warren and Roberta Coker and her brother, Charles Warren. She is survived by her children, Tabitha Lindholm, Adam Foster and Stephen Foster; grandchildren, Katie, Brian, Ashley, Connor and Skylar; brothers, George Warren and wife, Emily and Michael Warren; and sisters, Lula Robertson and husband, Charles, Mary Walls, Patsy Ferrell and husband, Glen, Linda Kirkland, Wanda Moss and husband, Terry. Visitation was held on Friday, July 7, 2023, from 5-8 p.m. in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services.  Services were held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at noon in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Larry Meade officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Garner Cemetery in Decherd. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be made online to the www.brainsupport network.org or mail donations to Brain Support Network, P.O. Box 7264, Menlo Park, CA  94026.

WILMA INGLEBERGER

INGLEBERGER, Wilma, age 95, of Estill Springs, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at her residence. She was born on Feb. 24, 1928, to the late Alfred and Myrtle Scandlyn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Don Scandlyn; her sisters, Betty Hale and Marjorie Haun; and ex-husband, James L. Warren and Mike Ingleberger. She is survived by her husband, James (Boots) Ingleberger of Estill Springs; her daughters, Vickie Adams of Estill Springs, and Virginia (PeeWee)/Don Bartlow of Belvidere; sons, David (Shirley) Warren of Kissimmee, Florida, and Douglas (DoodleBug)/Nancy Warren of Belvidere; her grandchildren, Wade Hill of Decherd, Jamie (Elise) Hill of Estill Springs, Chad Hill of Murfreesboro, Rachel (Russ) Williams of Winchester, and Bart (Jaime) Bartlow of Estill Springs; great-grandchildren, Emily (Tristan) Wagner of Belvidere, Olivia (Justin) Lendley of Estill Springs, Anika Hill of Lascassas, Tennessee, Eli Hill of Murfreesboro, Isabelle Bartlow, Carter Luke Bartlow, Austin Bartlow, Rebecca and Emmie Williams; great-great-grandchildren, Gabriel Luke, Grayson Hill, Alder and McCoy Wagner and Spencer Lendley; sons of Boots Ingleberger, Joe Ingleberger of Cowan, Joey (Lisa) Ingleberger of Cowan, Josh (Lexi) Ingleberger of Decherd; and granddaughter of Boots Ingleberger,  Erin (Mike) Smith of Winchester. Visitation was held on Sunday, July 9, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. at Watson Funeral Home with services following at 4 p.m. in the chapel of Watson Funeral Home with Bro. Dwight Duckworth officiating.  Entombment was at Franklin Memorial Gardens.  Watson Funeral Home, 405 Sharp Springs Road, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2345, www.watsonfhtn.com.

JEANNE RIDGWAY BIGGER

 BIGGER, Glenna Jeanne (Ridgway), was born 98 years ago on Sept. 6, 1924, in St. Clair County, Illinois, and departed this life on Flag Day, June 14, 2023, at Franklin Manor Assisted Living facility in Winchester, Tennessee.  She lived most of her adult life in Tullahoma and Winchester, Tennessee.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover Carlisle and Mary Myrtle (Greene) Ridgway and her older sister, Helen Greene (Ridgway) Shevlin. She had a loving, 60-year marriage with her husband, Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Ogden Bigger, before he passed 13 years ago.  She raised three wonderful sons during this union:  Daniel Joseph Bigger, now deceased, Thomas Ridgway Bigger, residing in Hixson, Tennessee, with his wife Janice (Sons) Bigger, and their third son, Shevlin Brooks Bigger, also deceased.  She had two grandchildren, Daniel Huffman Bigger and Natalie (Bigger) Davis. She is also survived by a dear brother, Joseph Thomas Ridgway and three special nieces, Suzanne (Shevlin) Young, Paula Jo (Ridgway) Elson and Cheri (Ridgway) Somraty.  Jeanne also had several beloved great nieces and nephews. Jeanne was a certificated graduate of genealogy programs at the Institute of Historical and Genealogical Research in Washington D.C. and Samford University in Birmingham. She also completed an interior design course in Tullahoma, Tennessee.  After attending modeling school in St. Louis, she later modeled in Indianapolis, New York City, St. Louis, Tullahoma, and had several events on Nashville television, along with other modeling assignments across Tennessee. She lectured with her extensive genealogical knowledge in Washington D.C., California, Indiana, Oklahoma, and all throughout the state of Tennessee. Jeanne taught genealogical continuing education courses at Motlow State Community College in Tullahoma for seven years. Jeanne had genealogical articles published throughout Tennessee as well as North Carolina, Virginia and California.  She served on five editorial boards across the state of Tennessee.  Her historical brief for Jack Daniels Distillery was used for their promotional literature and given to visitors for many years.  Jeanne held memberships in the Tennessee Historical Society (VP for four years and first woman to ever preside over a meeting) and Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR Vice Regent and Regent of the Tullahoma chapter).  Her involvement with the DAR inspired her granddaughter, Natalie, to follow in her footsteps of service and she is currently the Regent in her Chattanooga chapter. Jeanne was also a devoted member of the Tullahoma First United Methodist Church and later the Winchester United Methodist Church for several decades until she was no longer able to attend. She was attendance chairman for the Genealogical and Historical Markers Organization.  Her genealogy passions and contributions made an impressive impact on Franklin County Tennessee and the surrounding counties through her extensive decades of work at her beloved “Dig” restoring and preserving old county documents. Yet even with all her career commitments, her greatest joy and accomplishment was that of being a mom to each of her three boys, at which she succeeded wonderfully.  In her last seven years, she resided comfortably and safely at Franklin Manor Assisted Living. The staff there took excellent care of her along with the assistance of Compassus Hospice for the last two years. Their seamless relationship made her last years very secure and peaceful and provided her family with great solace in knowing she was happy and secure.  While in their care, she and several of her special friends spent many afternoons enjoying their Rummikub games.  Many cherished memories were also created sharing precious time with family during their visits, gatherings, and meals together. Jeanne’s Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, with visitation at noon Central Time and a memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave. NW, Winchester, Tennessee 37398. The family looks forward to seeing you for the visitation starting at noon central time that Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to General James Winchester Chapter DAR, 4021 Keith Cove Road, Winchester, TN 37398. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.