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.
Nancy Sue Lloyd
January 3, 2024
Nancy Sue Lloyd, 74, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. She worked in the medical field for more thanr 50 years.
She attended Greenway Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and spending time with her dog.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband; Clayton Lloyd, parents; Ernest and Violet Foust, and sister; Ernest Lou Robinson.
She is survived by her son; Marcus Lloyd, sister; Peggy (Danny) Weatherford, nieces; Krista (David) Sapp, Elizabeth (Jonny) Miller, nephews; David Robinson, Zachary (Shannon) Weatherford, and many great nieces and nephews.
Family received friends on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Woodhaven Funeral Home with a service following.
Burial was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 29, 2023 at Woodhaven Memorial Gardens.
Woodhaven Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Nancy Lloyd.
Ginger Lea Stone
January 3, 2024
Ginger Lea Stone, 60, went home to Heaven on Dec. 25, 2023, at Turkey Creek Medical Center.
She fought a courageous six-month battle with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. There had been several instances where we thought we were going to lose her over the last six months, but she kept pushing. Unfortunately, her counts couldn’t recover and she was septic more often than not. She was still able to have some good days where she would obsessively watch The Fog and enjoy spending time with her daughters and mother, Sheila.
She was a 1981 graduate of Clinton High School. She worked as a nail tech for nearly 40 years and was well known to many.
She was preceded in death by father, Robert Stone; maternal grandparents Louise and Ted Hankins; and paternal grandparents Park and Ada Stone; Aunts Blanche Davis, Doris Stone Higdon and Virigina Stone Tokes and cousin Rob Tokes.
Left behind to be utterly lost and try to manage to live without her is her mother Sheila Hankins Stone; daughters Taryn Torbett and husband Chris, Taylor Lay, Trista Lay; brother Robert “Bubber” Stone; ex-husband Scott Lay; and former in-laws James and Betty Lay; her beloved German Shorthaired Pointer, Cott, who helped mend her broken heart after her father’s passing; and several other cousins and family members who she loved dearly.
Receiving of friends was held at 6 p.m. on Dec. 29 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. The funeral followed at 7 p.m.
Flowers were welcomed, but donations to the American Association For Cancer Research are preferred.
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Houston Mayson Duncan
December 27, 2023
Houston Mayson Duncan, 79, of Lake City, Tennessee, passed away Dec. 17, 2023, at the UT Medical Center in Knoxville.
He was born in Briceville, Tennessee, on Aug. 28, 1944, to Melvin Duncan and Martha Harness.
He was a welder for Y-12. He loved animals and woodworking, and was an avid football fan.
Houston was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Martha; brothers Lawrence Duncan and Joe Duncan; and sisters Sadie Jeans and Gladys Fately.
He is survived by his wife, Jill Duncan; daughters, Stacy Guinn and Stephen; Sonya Cox and Jamie; sister, Nellie Allen; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Visitation was held from 5 -7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at the Hatmaker Funeral Home chapel. The funeral followed at 7 p.m. in the Hatmaker Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Jimmy Ault officiating.
Family and friends met at Oak Ridge Memorial Gardens for a 2 p.m. interment.
Military honors were presented by the Campbell County Honor Guard.
Joshua Lee Carden
December 27, 2023
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. - Matthew 5:8
Our beloved Joshua left us to go be with Jesus on Dec. 21, 2023. Our hearts are broken, and we already miss him more than mere words can express. But we take great comfort in knowing without a doubt that he is indeed with Jesus, and we will see him again! Joshua was a member of Park West Church in Knoxville, and his faith and family were the two most important things in his life.
Joshua was a lifelong resident of Clinton. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Leo Carden of Clinton.
He is survived by his parents Tim and Wanda Carden and his devoted older brother (and best friend) Christopher Carden all of Clinton; his grandmother Mary Lou Carden and grandparents Donnie and Dot Daugherty all of Clinton; his Uncle Leroy and Aunt Tanya Miller of Johnson City; his Uncle Glen and Aunt Tisa Liford of Clinton; his Aunt Cheryl Daugherty and his Cousin Victoria Daugherty of Clinton.
Joshua loved and appreciated the small and simple things of life. He enjoyed being outdoors and doing outdoor activities. He loved classic cars and trucks, especially square-body trucks. He was an amazing and talented mechanic. He had a God-given natural ability to work on engines, and that was how he loved to spend his spare time.
Joshua loved with a pure and innocent heart. He had the heart of a servant and selflessly cared for those he loved. He consistently strived to live life with a positive attitude, and his witty sense of humor made us laugh every day.
Our lives will never be the same, and our hearts will forever long for the day we are reunited with him.
Matthew 10 International Ministry was very important to Joshua. This ministry does wonderful and awesome work for the Kingdom of God. Joshua had plans of being involved with this ministry.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations please be made in honor of Joshua and his memory to Matthew 10 International Ministry. matthew10.com/joshua.
The family will receive friends at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton on Wednesday, Dec. 27, from 1- 3 p.m., with a service held at 3 p.m. Bart Elkins will be officiating. A procession will immediately follow to Black Oak Baptist Church cemetery, Clinton, where a burial service will be held.
Pallbearers will be Tim Carden (father), Christopher Carden (brother), Glen Liford (uncle), Jason Childs (friend), John Nikitas (friend) and Daniel Gentry (Friend).
Winston Brooks
December 20, 2023
Winston Brooks, 86, of Heiskell, Tennessee, was born June 21, 1937, and passed away on Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gillis and Nelia Brooks; brothers Buck and Bill Brooks, Leo Brooks. Sister Lillian Yeary.
Winston is survived by his wife of 66 years Mary Brooks; sons Gary Brooks and Terry Brooks; grandchildren Ian Brooks Miller, Heather (Justin) Snider, Wade Brooks and family, Brittney (Brian) Clark, Cody (Lindsey) Brooks, and Rachel Brooks; 11 great grandchildren; sister Beulah (Charlie) Ausmus; brother Bobby (Nora) Brooks; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
The family will receive friends Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coffey Funeral Home in Tazewell.
The funeral will be at 1 p.m. the Coffey Funeral Home chapel.
A graveside service will follow in the Hopewell Cemetery.
Minister: Dr. Greg Lindsey.
Pallbearers: Cody Brooks, Brandon Brooks, Ian Brooks Miller, Skyler Brooks Miller, Justin Snider, and Brian Clark.
