August 8, 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
KATIE BENSON
BENSON,Katherine “Katie” Heath, age 65, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born on September 7, 1960, in Atlanta, Georgia, a beloved daughter of Floyd Maxey Heath and Doris Brannan Heath. Raised in Winchester, 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 was held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with a celebration of life service celebrating Katie’s exceptional life following at 12 p.m. from the chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Interment followed in Maxwell Cemetery. The family invited 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 First Ave. N.W., Winchester, TN 37398, 931-967-2222, www. moorecortner.com www.moorecortner.com