FCHS Class of 1978

04/15/2026

Prayers for the family and friends of Theresa Nowlin Hardinson Smith. She passed away today, April 14, 2026.

THERESA DIANE HAMILTON SMITH, age 65, of Estill Springs, Tenn., departed this life at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital on Wednesday, April 14, 2026. Ms. Smith was born in Tullahoma to the late Mamie Irene Hamilton Clark on August 10, 1960. She was a 1977 graduate of Franklin County High School.....

04/07/2026

I am saddened to report the passing of Katie Heath Benson. I will post her obituary once it is available. Prayers for her family and friends during this difficult time.

Obituary Update:

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02/27/2026

It is with sadness that I report the passing of another classmate. Nelson Tate passed away February 25, 2026. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. His obituary is below:

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12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all our classmates and their families!!!.

11/28/2025

With profound sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Tammy Lynn Couch Hall, long time resident of Belvidere, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. A devoted wife of forty-eight years to John Michael Hall; loving mother to Tabitha (Michael) Stinnett, John Clayton (Rachael) Hall, and Michael (Misty) Hall; loving grandmother to seven wonderful grandchildren, Saede (Cole) Isbell, Clark (Kenzie) Stinnett, Zachary Hall, Zoey Hall, Carson Hall, Kerrigan Hall, and Eston Hall; and very proud great-grandmother to Winston Isbell, Stella Isbell, and Odessa Joyce Stinnett. She is also survived by her loving sister, Tina Couch Williams; sister-in-law, Lynette (Roger) Ivey; brother-in-law, Richey Hall; nieces and nephews, Chris Williams, David Williams, Paige Williams, Jessica Hall, Shelby Hall, Chris Hall, Rod Ivey, and Jessica Ivey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and Evelyn Modina Couch. Tammy loved her job at Broadview Elementary School and all of the little children she had worked with over her many years in Pre-K. She will be missed by all who knew her and remembered for her strong faith in God, which she instilled the importance of to her family. Her legacy will live on in her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in the Chapel of Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Stinnett officiating. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222, www.moorecortner.com.

11/27/2025

As we celebrate Thanksgiving today, don't forget to keep those who are missing loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. Wishing all our classmates and their families a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!

11/27/2025

We regret to inform you that Tammy Couch Hall was involved in a fatal automobile accident this morning, 11/26/2025, along with her husband, and sadly did not survive. Her husband has been life-flighted to Vanderbilt and is currently in critical condition. Please keep the Hall family in your thoughts and prayers tonight and in the days ahead.

10/02/2025

It is with sadness that I report the passing of another classmate, Diane Alonso. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.

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09/24/2025

We have a scammer targeting our class page with fake profiles trying to get us to click a link to purchase a "Class T-Shirt". They are in no way affiliated with our group. I have tried to block them soon after posting but in case something gets by me, DO NOT take the bait and click the link! Pretty sure you will be scammed if you do!!!

03/03/2025

It is with sadness that I announce the passing of Denny Durram. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Denny's family and friends.

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Dennis Keith Durrum, age 64 of Wi******er TN, passed from this life on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 22, 1960, in Wi******er, to the late Logan H. “Pete” and Mary (Cook) Durrum and grew up in Cowan, TN. He was a 1978 graduate of Franklin County High School, served in
the United States Navy, and worked as a machinist, in commercial construction, and in marine maintenance and repair. Denny dearly loved fishing and camping, especially with friends at Morris Ferry Woods Reservoir boat dock and campground. He was an avid fan of the Tennessee Volunteers and the Atlanta Braves and rarely missed watching their games. He was a member of Cowan
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Denny will be remembered by his family and friends as a cheerful and outgoing person with a fun-loving personality. He is survived by his siblings, Douglas (Melanie) Durrum of Manchester and Dawn Durrum Baker of Wi******er; nieces, Jennifer (Ryan) MacDonald, Mary Catherine (Marshall) Anderson and Sarah (Corey) McGalliard; nephew, Barry (Carrie) Baker Jr; and eleven great-nieces and great-nephews. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, with interment of ashes at Eastern Star Cemetery in Sewanee, TN. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home 300 1st Ave NW, Wi******er, TN 37398, (931)967-2222, www.moorecortner.com