Kenneth Johnson
January 17, 2024
Kenneth CR Johnson went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 7, 2024. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Kendra Jan Johnson; son-in-law's, Barry Norris, Steve Seifert; wife, Ruby Johnson; and grandchild, Justin Woods. He is survived by his first wife, Sylvina Jane Johnson; daughters, Kim Norris, Kristi (Dave) Biles, and Kathy Seifert; grandchildren, CJ Ison, Kenney Ison, Sierra (Bo) Corser, Bradley Norris; great grandchildren, Kenney Ison Jr., Ethan Ison, Layla Ison, Aiden Woods, Sean Woods, Hunter Corser; step-children, Dawn Thomason, Bryant (Lynn) Thomason; step-grandchildren, Reid Thomason and Brentley Thomason. The family will receive friends Friday, January 12, 2024, from 12:00pm-1:30pm at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel. A service will follow immediately at 1:30pm with Franklin Eppinette officiating. Graveside service will be held the same day, 3:00pm at Oak Ridge Memorial Park. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Johnson family and invites you to view and sign the online registry at www.gentrygriffey.com.
Mary E. Brooks
January 17, 2024
Mary E. Brooks, 83, of Heiskell, Tennessee, was born July 20, 1940, and passed away on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Cora Short; husband of 66 years, Winston Brooks; brother, Kenneth Short; sister-in-law, Wanetta Short; sister, Wilma Bridges; and brother-in-law, Paul Bridges.
Mary is survived by her sons Gary Brooks and Terry Brooks; grandchildren Ian Brooks Miller (Lara), Heather (Justin) Snider, Wade Brooks and family, Brittney (Brian) Clark, Cody (Lindsey) Brooks, and Rachel Brooks; 11 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Beulah (Charlie) Ausmus; brother-in-law Bobby (Nora) Brooks; and sister-in-law Bonnie Brooks; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
The family will receive friends Friday Jan. 19, 2024, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home chapel.
A graveside service will follow in the Hopewell Cemetery. Minister will be Dr. Greg Lindsey; pallbearers will be Cody Brooks, Brandon Brooks, Ian Brooks Miller, Skyler Brooks Miller, Justin Snider and Brian Clark.
Coffey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Mary “Lynell” Queener
January 10, 2024
Mary “Lynell” Queener, 83, passed from this life into her heavenly body on Dec. 28, 2023. She was born on Dec. 7, 1940 to Clifford and Thelma Jane (Kirkpatrick) Roberts in LeRoy, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her husband Sam (Eddy), her parents, a brother, William C “Billy” Roberts, and a sister, Ina Joan Heck.
Leaving behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Vickie Wilson, Mary Jane “Janie” Edwards (John); her faithful companion, her dog, Maddie; sister, Sandra Jones (James “Junior”); brothers-in-law, James Queener (Freddie) and David Queener (Glenda); granddaughter, Katie Simmons (Miles Mobley); nephew, Bobby Roberts (Cathy), and many groups of friends.
Lynell was a member of Second Baptist Church in Clinton.
Friends visited with the family at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. The burial took place at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens in Claxton on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, at 11 a.m.
The family would like to thank Jamie Parton with Amedisys Hospice Care for her loving care of Lynell.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve the Queener family.
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Michael W. Prater
January 10, 2024
Mr. Michael W. Prater, 74, died on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, at his home in Andersonville, Tennessee. He was born June 21, 1949, in Clairfield, Tennessee to Elmer and Frances Prater.
Mike graduated from Jellico High School, class of 1967. His occupation was heavy equipment operator in the coal business. He was a long-time member of the Clairfield Missionary Baptist Church and of the Jellico Masonic Lodge 527 F&AM. Mike enjoyed fishing, hunting and hiking with his dog Sadie, and spending time with his grandchildren, and babysitting his great grandson and name’s sake, Atlas Prater Halberstadt.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Frances Prater; sister, Lisa; and grandparents, Ross and Rose Prater, Herbert and Bessie McDonald.
He will be dearly missed by his wife Patsy Prater, daughters, Toni (Jeff) Gossett, Tracy (Kevin) Powers, grandchildren, Courtnie Fisher (Garrett), Sydnie (Brandal) Halberstadt, Dawson Fisher, Madison (Hunter) Melton, great grandchildren, Kellin, Kyler, Kalese, Atlas and a baby girl on the way, brother, David (Sharon) Prater. Dear friends, Donnie and Diana Day, Janice Gulley, Jim and Dora Sprinkles, and a host of relatives and friends.
All services are private.
Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of all arrangements.
Amy Denise Morris
January 3, 2024
Amy Denise Morris, 65, loving mother, grandmother, and sister, unexpectedly left us after battling several medical issues recently. She bravely fought to the very end, but despite her best efforts, and the efforts of the medical staff at Oak Ridge Medical Center, she has left us to be reunited with her son, Staff Sgt. Daniel M. Morris; her mother, Ava Anderson; her son-in-law, Buster; and her grandsons, Aiden, Zach, and Zane.
Amy was quick-witted and stubborn, and loved her friends and family with a passion. She was married shortly after graduating from high school, and her focus was on raising her family. She eventually joined the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office as a corrections officer, where she received special training in a variety of areas, including crisis intervention.
She enjoyed reading, especially Stephen King novels and true-crime stories. She loved animals, and throughout her life she had several dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments — and she doted on them all.
But most of her doting was targeted first toward her children, Daniel, Cassidy, and Adam, and her grandchildren, Lexy (Daniel’s daughter) and Patty (Adam’s daughter). She is survived by Cassidy and Adam, and her sister Linda Anderson (Don Chance) and nephew Eric Chance (Maeve Gould). Her son Daniel was killed in action in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2006, which led her to become involved in Gold Star Mothers and the Mountain Man March.
She was baptized at Edgemoor Baptist Church as a child and attended there for many years. She later attended Lakeview Baptist Church. While she had a strong faith, she was unable to attend church because of her health issues.
A celebration of Amy’s life will be held at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home on Wednesday, Jan. 3. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and the funeral will immediately follow. Family and friends will travel to Oak Ridge Memorial Park following the service for her interment. Donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital are suggested for those who would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers.
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Tommy Gerald Cooper
January 3, 2024
Tommy Gerald Cooper, 70, passed away peacefully on Dec. 20, 2023, at his home in Powell, Tennessee.
From a young age, Tommy loved tinkering with cars, ultimately leading him to settle in Fort Worth, Texas, where he owned and operated Coop’s Automotive. When he wasn’t working, Tommy could be found drag racing, collecting car memorabilia, playing music with family and friends, riding his motorcycle, or simply enjoying the stillness and beauty of an early morning fishing trip.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elsie Cooper; spouse, Kathleen Fox; brothers, Donald Cooper and Ronald Cooper; sister, Shirley Cooper Shultz; and grandchildren, Emily Cooper and Victoria Bullard.
Tommy is survived by his children, Tommy Calvin Cooper, Elisa (Tim) Belcher, Gracie Bullard (Cheryl Bullard), and Holly Ham Jacobs (Dain); siblings, Michael (Carolyn) Cooper and Barbara Cooper Anderson; grandchildren, Blaine Belcher, Morgan Belcher, Brandon Cooper, Jayden Jacobs, Harley Jacobs, Emma Jacobs, and Hannah Jacobs; special family members and friends, Donna Baxter and Ralph Ham, Ray Daniels, Shannon Daniels, Jimmy Coward, Dale Coward, Dennis Beets, Donnie Calloway, David Phelps, Melissa Shoffner, Joe Shoffner, Dennis Collins, Jerry Johnson, Jimmy Monroe, and Brian Johnson. Last and certainly not least, Tommy leaves behind his beloved Pudgy the dog, who may miss him more than anyone else.
The family received friends on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home. The Last Ride took place on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, leaving Holley- Gamble Funeral Home at 2 p.m.
The staff at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Tommy G. Cooper.
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Karen Sue Oliver
January 3, 2024
Karen Sue Oliver, 62 of Clinton, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023, at a local hospital.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on Jan. 24, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Martha Jane Connon Marlow.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Marlow.
Karen is survived by a son, the Rev. Charlie Goodman and wife Rhonda of Clear Creek, Kentucky; daughters, Brittany Oliver and Christina Oliver both of Knoxville, Tennessee; her sister, Darlene Agee and husband Dana of Clinton, Tennessee; and grandchildren, Braden Oliver and Taylor Goodman, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Karen’s visitation was Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 from 5 p.m. until time of her funeral at 7 p.m. in the Jones Mortuary chapel with the Rev. Brian Riggs officiating.
Graveside services were conducted at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Rocky Top, Tennessee, at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, at Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Jones Mortuary of Clinton, Tennessee, is serving the family of Karen Sue Oliver.
Mary Ruth Horner Boshears
January 3, 2024
Mary Ruth Horner Boshears, 96, passed on Dec. 22 at home with family present.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Boshears; and son, Jack Horner Nichols.
Her legacy is carried on by Sallie Boshears Guthrie, David Boshears, grandchildren Sarah Byrd, Elijah Byrd, Chandler Boshears Smith and husband Travis Smith, Cory Boshears, David Guthrie and Deborah Guthrie. Mary worked as a CNA for many years and after retiring volunteered at a nursing home.
She donated her body to the Quillen School of Medicine to teach future physicians.
By her request, there will be no service.
