May 20, 2026
Obituaries
ROY PARTIN
PARTIN, Roy F., age 88 of Decherd, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at St. Thomas Rutherford Medical Center in Murfreesboro. A native of Franklin County, he was born on November 7, 1937, to the late Beelus J. and Edith (Starnes) Partin. A hardworking individual, as a young fellow, he began working with his father at the family sawmill. He then began working professionally in manufacturing, working his way up into supervisory positions. Before his retirement, he was employed as a supervisor at the Hat Corporation of America and Wilton Corporation. He was a long-time farmer, specializing in raising cattle. Roy’s love of agriculture continued into his favorite pastimes such as raising tomato plants in his garden and riding around and looking at farmland. He also enjoyed a good game of cards and had weekly games with his daughters. Roy served his beloved community as a Decherd alderman from 2012 to 2021. He loved the Lord and was a devoted member of Gum Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. His humble nature and ability to lead a simple life combined with his outgoing personality will be missed by his family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Helen Partin; and siblings, Sue Hill, Johnny Partin and Joe Bill Partin. A wonderful and loving father, Roy is survived by his loving daughters, Donna (Eddy) Woodall and Debbie (Randy) Hill; grandchildren, Jared (Angela) Woodall, Justin (JoCarole) Woodall and Jamie (James) Price; great- grandchildren, Brooklyn Woodall, Brandon Woodall, Mason Woodall, Luke Woodall, Eva Grace Woodall, Ellie Price, Jack Price and Daisy Price; sisters, Shirley (Wayne) Burch and Molly Perry; and special friends, Dianne and Jimmy Hensley. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, in the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Tubb officiating. Interment was at Mt. Garner Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Gum Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave. N.W., Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www. moorecortner.com
HOWARD ELLIOTT
Hey, y’all, I’ve made it! It’s just as pretty as everyone said it would be! My Mama Minnie Lee Elliott and Daddy John Thomas Elliott; grandson, Andy Hampton; and my siblings, Sue Ellen Elliott, Catherine Gallager, Paul Elliott, Helen Freeman, Bill Elliott, Minnie Pearl Gilliam, Faye Miller and Jimmy Elliott were all waiting for me at those pearly gates to give me a hug once they saw me. It’s so peaceful here; it’s free of pain, fear, and heartache and no more tears, only happiness plowing these fields of Heaven. All you have to do to get here is believe that God sent his son for us to be free. My beautiful wife, Linda Elliott of 61 years; my daughters, Grace (Roger) Hampton and Paula Rollins; grandsons, Robby Howell and Dakota Rollins; great-grandbabies, Layla Faye Rollins and Taygan Paul Rollins; sisters, Nancy (Melvin) Pogue and Martha Fletcher; brother, Roy Elliott; sisters-in-law, Janet (Thomas) Harding and Debbie Clark Hall; and brother-in-law, Robert Miller. I sure do have a lot of nieces and nephews, too many for me to count. I worked well over 50 years for Benson’s, better known as The Vincents. I started out as a milker, then farmed the land and feeding the cats outside. They had to eat too! I was always hanging out at the local CO-OP. I had to supervise the boys down there. I loved watching the wrestling, westerns and the Three Stooges as well. Mowing the yard on my zero turn, yard sales and car rides were a few favorites too. Getting my belly full at Marvin’s with the family was always good. Having a cup of coffee and/or chocolate ice cream was nice as well. Y’all know me and my sense of humor, for I’m merely 21 as I’m a leap-year baby! You know, when they’d change me, I would tell them, “Y’all better be careful; it feels like y’all are stripping my gears…” I enjoyed the 50s music you played for me as it made me want to dance. You know I loved everybody, and I loved big, but sometimes my worrying was mistaken for being negative more times than you may count. Watching for them deer was one of those things I really worried about. My brother Roy and I would fuss like brothers do. When one of us would go to the hospital, we’d tell each other, “Love you.” When we’d get back home, we’d get back to our old ways, such as calling each other baldy. I know my family would egg on things just to hear us two argue… I just know they thought it was funny, but it would be alright. It’s time for me to go be safe. I’ll be waiting for you all. Don’t think I’ll forget anyone’s birthdays; I’ll be singing “Happy Birthday” from Heaven. Love you all, Howard Willis Elliott “Bugar” Born: February 29, 1940 Passed: April 22, 2026 Visitation was held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Watson Funeral Home from 4-8p.m.andagainonSunday, April 26, 2026, from 1-2 p.m. Funeral services were held on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 2 p.m. in the Roy B. Watson Chapel of Watson Funeral Home, with interment immediately following in Watson Memorial Park.
JOE GREEN
GREEN, Joe, age 79, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sewanee to the late Columbus and Sallie Jacobs Green on April 24, 1946. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandson, Christopher Colston; brothers, Herman and James Green; and sisters, Martha Gilliam, Sarah McGregor, Mary Green, Barbara Byers and Katherine “Tootsie” Owenby. Joe was a true cowboy. He loved to ride horses and go camping. He played many sports, including playing baseball for Mountain Valley in Monteagle. He was a hard worker and worked for the Franklin County Highway Department for 35 years before he retired. He is survived by his best friend of 25 years, Donna Green; children, Debbie Colston, EddieGreenandBladeGreen; grandson, Kyle Colston; great-grandchildren, Kyla Colston and Chanten Colston; brother, John (Bonnie) Green; sister, Susie (Sam) Kilgore; special family, Josh (Carla) Green, Erik (Britney) Green, Carmen Green, Josie Green, Ellie Green and Nick Thompson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service was held on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 2 p.m. at Cumberland Funeral Home in Monteagle TN, with John Jacobs officiating. Burial followed at Harrison Cemetery. Visitation with the family was held Sunday from 1 p.m. until time of service. Online condolences can be shared with the family at www. cumberlandfuneralhome. net. Cumberland Funeral Homeishonoredtoserve the Green family, 207 Mabee Ave., Monteagle TN, 931-924-2381
