Moore-Cortner Funeral Home

05/10/2026

Mother’s Day can hold many emotions at once — gratitude, love, remembrance, and sometimes deep sadness. Today, we honor and support all who are celebrating, grieving, missing their mother, longing to be a mother, or carrying the ache of empty arms. May you be surrounded by kindness, comfort, and love today. 💗

05/09/2026

05/08/2026

Today, we honor the strength, sacrifice, and quiet resilience of military spouses. Behind every service member is a family that serves too — through deployments, transitions, uncertainty, and unwavering support.

To all military spouses in our community: thank you for the sacrifices you make and the love and stability you provide every day. Your dedication does not go unnoticed.

05/06/2026

This National Nurses Week, we honor the nurses who care for our neighbors, our families, and our loved ones.
Their work goes far beyond medicine — it’s kindness, reassurance, and humanity when it matters most. Your impact stays with families long after your shift ends.

05/05/2026

Happy National Teacher Appreciation Day!
To the teachers in our community — past and present — thank you for shaping lives, inspiring futures, and leaving a legacy that lasts a lifetime.

05/04/2026

In Loving Memory of Kay Lyn Moore
On May 2, 2026, Kay Lyn Moore passed away to be with the Lord.
Kay was born on October 4, 1955, to Marvin and Joyce Moore of East Peoria, Illinois. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, attending gatherings, listening to music, painting, going on adventures, and riding her motorcycle.
Kay was an outgoing person with a vibrant personality and was truly the life of the party. She never met a stranger and had a special gift for making people laugh. Strong-willed and outspoken, you always knew exactly how she felt and what she believed. She worked various jobs in the factory industry before taking early retirement. She was also a proud lung cancer survivor. Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Joyce and Marvin Moore; her brother, Kevin Moore; and her sister, Debra Kay. She is survived by her partner and best friend, Howard Monroe; her children, Dawn Hills of Chicago, Illinois; Stacey and (Loren)Henley of Wi******er, Tennessee; and Tamra and (Diana)Gentry of Lynchburg, Tennessee. She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Gage and(Lauren) Roberts, Dalton Hills, Isaac Horton, Trenton Horton, Aaric Taylor, Rilee Taylor, Leah Henley, Aaron Gentry, and Carly Henley; and her great-grandchildren: Laikyn Bishop, Marlee Roberts, Lilly Hills, Clyde Cole, Payton Hills, Summer Hills, Rowyn Taylor, Remy Roberts, Tripp Hills, and Alexis Horton, along with extended family and many dear friends.
Kay leaves a legacy of love and will be profoundly missed by all who knew her.
Graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Franklin Memorial Gardens. A celebration of life will immediately follow at Kay’s Place. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her memory to a charity of your choice or to support lung cancer research.
Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 1st Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)967-2222, www.moorecortner.com

05/03/2026

Horace “Boo” Edward Scott, Jr. age 54 of Cowan, entered into his heavenly home on Friday, May 1, 2026, at St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville. He was born on October 15, 1971, in Wi******er, to Addie Bell (Tate) Scott and to the late Horace Edward Scott, Sr. Boo was a skilled concrete finisher and over the years he has worked with his uncles and cousins. He was a very spiritual person, who could find peace and solitude amongst nature’s beauty. His ability to make others laugh never went without a story or trying to sing the current song on the radio. Boo was an avid fisherman and BBQ grill master. In his spare time, you could find him watching car repair shows or spending time with his family and friends. The quality time spent with his grandchildren he treasured the most. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his sister, Natasha Blair; and brothers, Johnny Scott and Chris Blair. Boo is survived by his wife, Shatina (Hill) Scott; children, Horace E. Scott III, Emily Scott, Latina (Jay) Tucker and Mario Perkins; mother, Addie (Tate) Scott; grandchildren, Chamila, Ameriana, Ry, Maddox, and Marius; siblings, Jean Scott Hernandez, Dorothy Staten, John (Cherelle) Scott, and James Blair; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 11:00am – 12:00pm at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with funeral service following at 12:00pm with Minister Shiro Burnett, officiating. Interment will follow in Payne Chapel Cemetery in Huntland. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 1st Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)967-2222, www.moorecortner.com

05/02/2026

Patricia (Patsy) Jones Sisk passed away at Viva Manor, in Wi******er, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 81 years old. She was born in Nashville, TN on June 10, 1944, to Edward F. Jones and Inez Hite Jones. She graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1962 and attended Middle TN State College (MTSU). Patsy married Wayne Sisk in November 1963, and they made their home in Wi******er where she was active at home and in the community. She had three children, Steve, Joey, and Lori. While her children were young, Patsy ran the household, cooked delicious meals, canned garden vegetables, worked part-time at Sisk Cleaners, and served as Secretary at Oaklawn Baptist Church where she also taught Sunday School, worked on the church bus route, and sang in the choir. She was an active member who served on the board of the Franklin County chapter of BPW (Business & Professional Women). In her later years she cherished her time with her grandchildren and watched Nascar.
Patsy is preceded in death by her husband Wayne and son Joey. She is survived by her sister Jean Saunders (George), children, Steve (Gwin), and Lori; grandchildren Ashton (Adam) Barnett, Dylan Sisk, and Andrew Norton. Great-grandchildren, Hayes Barnett, Jones Barnett, Lofton Barnett, Wyatt Norton, Benjamin Norton, and Lincoln Norton.
The family would like to thank the staff at Viva Manor and Gentiva for their care and support. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 1st Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)967-2222, www.moorecortner.com