OSCAR WEBBER
February 6, 2019
Oscar Webber, 88, Clinton, passed away at home surrounded by his family Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019.
In the early 1960’s Oscar enjoyed working in the logging industry. He loved cutting down the logs and hauling them with his horse, Jim. When done he would turn Jim lose and tell him go home and Jim would be waiting at the house on Oscar. He eventually left the logging industry and started mowing and cleaning graves at Sunset Cemetery in the early 1970’s. He worked there off and on for more than 20 years. He also mowed yards for people throughout the years plus he loved gardening and raising chickens. He loved to plant tomatoes the most and grow some of the biggest watermelons. He had many different kinds of chickens and roosters over the years. He also enjoyed working with wood — building things from log cabins to swings to put in the log cabins. He was a man of many talents and a very patient one too. Oscar loved to share stories with his family when they came to visit him. He loved all his family dearly especially the love of his life his wife, who he called Doll.
Oscar was preceded in death by: Father, Bill Webber, and mother, Frances Currier Webber; daughter, Brenda Sue Webber; six brothers; and five sisters.
He is survived by: Wife of 61 years, Ruby B. Webber; children, Rose Ann Webber, Wanda Jean Webber and husband Calvin, Carolyn Faye Webber, Sam Edward Webber and wife Kelly, David Wane Webber and wife Loretta, Jimmy Webber and wife Tonya; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
Oscar’s family will receive his friends from 6- 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, in the chapel of Jones Mortuary with the Rev. Larry Burchfield officiating.
His interment will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, at Farmers Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Clinton.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
BILLIE ELZABETH BRADEN
February 5, 2019
Billie Elizabeth Braden, 78, Clinton, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019.
She was born in Lake City Sept. 23, 1940, to the late Carl and Maggie Braden Goans. Billie was a member of Bell’s Campground Baptist Church. She enjoyed studying her Bible and doing needle point.
In addition to her parents, Billie was preceded in death by husband, Robert F. Braden.
Survived by: Sons, Carl (Tammy) Braden, Neal (Sandy) Braden; grandchildren, Adam (Kellie) Braden, Ashlyn Braden, Jordan (Ashley) Braden, Chandler (Kendall) Braden, and Gavin Braden; great-grandchildren, Briley, Eleanor and Weston; special friends: Jan Cox, Larry and Sherry Rob-bins.
Special thanks to Dr. Sandra Mincey, Mary Hickman and Ashton Prater.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Jason Goans, the Rev. Keith Tillman and the Rev. Larry Webster. Family and friends met at the funeral home at 10:30 Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, and went in funeral procession to Grandview Memorial Gardens for an 11 a.m. interment.
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BILLIE ELZABETH BRADEN
February 5, 2019
Billie Elizabeth Braden, 78, Clinton, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019.
She was born in Lake City Sept. 23, 1940, to the late Carl and Maggie Braden Goans. Billie was a member of Bell’s Campground Baptist Church. She enjoyed studying her Bible and doing needle point.
In addition to her parents, Billie was preceded in death by husband, Robert F. Braden.
Survived by: Sons, Carl (Tammy) Braden, Neal (Sandy) Braden; grandchildren, Adam (Kellie) Braden, Ashlyn Braden, Jordan (Ashley) Braden, Chandler (Kendall) Braden, and Gavin Braden; great-grandchildren, Briley, Eleanor and Weston; special friends: Jan Cox, Larry and Sherry Robbins.
Special thanks to Dr. Sandra Mincey, Mary Hickman and Ashton Prater.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with the funeral service following at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Jason Goans, the Rev. Keith Tillman and the Rev. Larry Webster. Family and friends will met at the funeral home at 10:30 Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, and went in funeral procession to Grandview Memorial Gardens for an 11 a.m. interment.
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MARY LYNN DONIHE MILLS
February 5, 2019
Funeral services for Ms. Mary Lynn Donihe Mills, 47, Manchester, were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at Manchester Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Anderson officiating.
Burial followed in Rose Hill Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 4 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.
Mary was born Aug. 23, 1971, in Atlanta, Ga., to Catherine Hillon Henry and the late Bobby Donihe. She was known as the “Floor Covering Lady.” Mary liked being outdoors, fishing, and camping. She was a hard worker and devoted friend. Mary loved spending time with her family and friends, and she had a heart of gold.
Mary is survived by: Mother, Catherine Hillon Henry of Manchester; loving boyfriend of severn years, Creg Melton of Manchester; one step-brother, David Donihe of Connecticut; one step-sister, Lorra Fields of Kingsport.
Manchester Funeral Home was honored to serve the Mills family.
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BEVERLY JANE WHITE
February 4, 2019
Beverly Jane White, 72, Lake City, passed away Feb. 4, 2019, at Summit View of Rocky Top.
Beverly was born Dec. 22, 1946, in Briceville to the late Willard Lee and Betty June Foust White. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Beverly loved people, her birds, and going to church.
She was preceded in death by: Parents; brother, James White; sister, Victoria Lee White; aunt, Anna Bea and Eugene Jones.
She is survived by many cousins, family, and friends.
Visitation was from 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Funeral service was at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in the Hatmaker Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Ault officiating.
Interment was at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton.
You may also view Beverly’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, was in charge of arrangements.
ALAN STUART MORGAN
February 3, 2019
Alan Stuart Morgan, 71, Knoxville, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at his home.
He was an USMC Veteran serving in Vietnam and was a Purple Heart recipient. Alan loved his family. He enjoyed playing golf and was an avid University of Tennessee fan.
Alan was preceded in death by: Parents, Albert and Hazel Morgan; and daughter, Amy Morgan.
Alan is survived by: Wife, Lori Morgan of Knoxville; daughter, Casey Austin of Guntersville, Ala.; son, Clay Williams of Morris, Ala.; sister, Sandra Moore of Sevierville; grandson, J.T. Austin; and a host of friends.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Ben Atchley State Veterans Home, 9910 Coward Mill Road, Knoxville, TN 37931.
Alan’s family and friends will gather at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Knoxville for a graveside service with full military honors at his graveside.
Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. mCondolences can be to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com
ALINE DABNEY MARTIN
February 2, 2019
Aline Dabney Martin, 97, Lake City, passed away peacefully at her residence Feb. 2, 2019.
Aline was born Oct. 5, 1921 in Beech Grove to the late William Burley and Alice Duncan Dabney. She was a lifelong member of the Main Street Baptist Church. Aline loved flowers, cooking, reading and going to church.
She was preceded in death by: Parents; husband, Roy F. Martin; brothers, William “Bill” Owen, Eldridge “Mutt,” and Joe Glen Dabney; sisters, Thelma Hendren, Hazel Lou Hall, and Marie Sharp.
Survivors: Sons, Dennie and Kaye Martin of Union Mill, N.C., James “Ronnie” and Joan Martin of Lake City; grandchildren, Januarie and Douglas West, Jessica and Alan Lane, April and Chris Rowe; great-grandchildren, Holland and Browning West, Luke and Finn Lane, Nicholas and Noah Boggs, Austin, Joey and Abigail Rowe; caregivers, Ethel Kennedy, Gail Harris, Sharon Sharp and Pam Romig; many nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in honor of Aline to the Main Street Baptist Church.
Visitation was from 5 – 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2019 at Main Street Baptist Church in Lake City.
Funeral service was held at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, at Main Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Wayne Phillips officiating.
Family and friends met at Hatmaker Funeral Home at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, and went in funeral procession to Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City, Tennessee for an 11 a.m. interment.
You may also view Aline’s guestbook online at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com
Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, was in charge of arrangements.
WILLIAM L. ‘PERK’ COOPER JR.
February 2, 2019
William L. “Perk” Cooper Jr., Colonel, USAF Retired, passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at the age of 90.
He was born in Balkan, Ky., July 18, 1928. Colonel Cooper graduated from Fork Union Military Academy, and earned a B.S. degree in biology/chemistry at Carson-Newman College, a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering at Texas Tech University, and a Master of Science Degree at the University of Tennessee. He also graduated from the United States Air Force Pilot Training School, the Squadron Officers School, the Command and Staff College, and the Air War College. In addition, he graduated from the Advanced Fighter Weapons School, Physiology School, Senior Cryptographic School, and Logistic School.
He spent 28 years in the Air Force, flew more than 500 combat sorties in Korea and Vietnam Conflicts. He was a project engineer and flew newly developed conventional weapons systems, and completed a tour with the Defense Intelligence Agency as Operations Officer of the Defense Special Missile and Astronautics Center with the National Security Agency. He retired from active duty February, 1979, with more than 6,000 flying hours. Decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with 16 Oak Leaf Clusters and numerous other medals and ribbons.
After retiring from the Air Force, he worked as an engineer at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory from which he retired in 1990.
He was a life member of the Air Force Assn., VFW, Military Officers Assn., and National Assn. of Uniformed Services. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Clinton, since 1939.
Preceded in death by: Parents, William L. and Kathryn Cooper; and wife, Rachel S. Cooper.
Survivors: Sons, William L. Cooper III and wife Nancy Tabor of Knoxville, Tim Charles Cooper and wife Denise of Memphis; daughters, Anne Edith Cooper Lovain of Knoxville, Amy Katheryn Cooper of Chicago; and six grandchildren, Rachel K. Lawson and husband Tyler of Powell, Kristofer Cooper, Abby Cooper and Caroline A. Lovain of Knoxville, Kathryn Cooper and Sarah Cooper of Memphis; great-grandson, Cooper C. Lawson of Powell; niece, Jane Taylor of Dalton, Ga.
Family and friends will meet at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, for a service at 9:30 am in the Rotunda of the East Tennessee Veteran’s Cemetery on Lyons View Pike, Knoxville. The Rev. Dean Taylor will be officiating. Full military honors will be provided by Campbell County Veterans Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Wounded Warriors Project.https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org
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