Cora Sue Jones Webb
November 4, 2025
Cora Sue Jones Webb, 68, of Clinton passed away Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born May 27, 1957, in Akron, Ohio, and lived most of her life in Roane and Anderson counties. She was a faithful member of Blowing Springs Baptist Church in Clinton, where she attended whenever possible and will be deeply missed by her church family and community.
Cora worked as a licensed practical nurse and spent many years in the home health industry. A talented seamstress, she created many beautiful quilts, and she enjoyed fishing, as well as canning and cooking for those she loved. She adored her children and took great joy in spoiling her grandchildren. Cora also volunteered at the Anderson County Senior Center, where she served on the board for several years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Billy Ray and Joan Deloris Jones; sister, JoAnne Schofield; and special friend, Jerry Carden.
She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Jimmy Webb Sr. of Clinton; children, Craig (Tammy) Webb of Clinton, Jeremy (Holly) Webb of Clinton, Jimmy Webb Jr. (Chelsea Sapp) of Shalimar, Florida, and Jesse Webb of Clinton; grandchildren, Jessica (Alex) Dominguez, Gracie (Matthew) Murray, Riley Webb, Hadley Webb, Josie Webb and Laken Webb; and great-grandchildren, Amelia Dominguez and Lilah Dominguez.
She is also survived by sisters, Patty McMillan of Sale Creek, Pam (Gary) Harber of Oliver Springs and Sandy Ellis of Clinton; brother, Bobby (Sharon) Jones of Clinton; and special brother-in-law, Don Webb of Maryville. She leaves behind a host of extended family and dear friends.
The family received friends from noon to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at Blowing Springs Baptist Church. A funeral followed, with the Rev. David White officiating. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery in Rocky Top.
An online register is available at FrakerFuneralHome.net.
Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of arrangements.
Raymond Calvin Braden
November 3, 2025
Raymond Calvin Braden, 77, of Knoxville, passed away Nov. 3, 2025.
He loved the Lord and served as pastor of several Baptist churches through the years. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and later retired from the Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs.
Following retirement, he lovingly cared for his wife, Stella Bridges Braden, until her death in 2022.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 33 years, Stella Bridges Braden; parents, Ernest and Ethel Braden; brothers, Charles and David Braden; and sister, Vesta Flynn.
He is survived by his sons, Terry (Starla) Bridges and Dennis (Kim) Bridges; daughters, Vicki Easterday and Melanie (Alvin) Loveday; brother, Louis (Carol) Braden; sister, Reba Braden; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at Bridges Funeral Home. A funeral followed with the Revs. Luke Kidwell and Richard Nicley officiating.
Interment followed at 3 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery, with honors presented by the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard.
Pallbearers were Carl Tilley, Brian Bridges, Alvin Loveday, John Lewis, Bobby Lewis and Kenny Moody. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Barbee and John Briggs.
The family extends special thanks to Brian, Tiffany and Lauren for their love and support to their grandparents, and to his son-in-law, Alvin Loveday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard, P.O. Box 22122, Knoxville, TN 37933, or to Cox View Cemetery, 7117 Lyngate Blvd., Powell, TN 37849, with checks made payable to Wayne Mitchell.
Arrangements by Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville.
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Mary Helen Hooks Fowler
November 2, 2025
Mary Helen Hooks Fowler, 76, of Knoxville sadly passed away on Nov. 2, 2025, after a long and full life surrounded by family, friends and travel.
Helen loved her membership and involvement with Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, especially the fellowship and companionship of her Sunday school class.
She enjoyed traveling, cooking and baking with family, attending craft fairs, cross-stitching, cheering for the Lady Vols, visiting Cades Cove and Dollywood, and listening to gospel music. Her greatest joy was sharing these activities with family and friends.
While time spent with loved ones was her most-cherished accomplishment, Helen was also proud of her professional career managing doctors’ offices over several decades.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Fowler; parents, Elmer and Nancy Hooks; and brother, Ronnie Hooks.
She is survived by her children, Holly (Sean) Smith, Heather (Nelson) Brittain and Nathan (Joy) Fowler; grandchildren, Luke (Kaitlin) Smith and great-grandson Ryder, Joel Smith, Millie (Ayden) Altman, Annie Smith, Hayley Harwood, Anna Stephens and great-grandson Andrew, Russ (Rachel) Harwood, Scott Harwood, Chase Brittain, Lily Brittain, Zoe Fowler and Aiden Fowler.
Loved by her siblings, Patsy McConkey, Judy McKenney, Donnie (Dora) Hooks and sister-in-law Martha Hooks; long-time friend, Mona Wallace; and many extended family members and friends.
Receiving of friends was held from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.
A celebration of life followed at 6 p.m.
Helen Phillips Luallen
November 2, 2025
Helen Phillips Luallen, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Nov. 2, 2025 in Knoxville.
She was born July 8, 1946, in Robbins, Tennessee. A cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Helen leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and unwavering support for those around her.
She was the beloved daughter of Jay and Reba Foster. Raised in a close-knit family, she learned the values of compassion and generosity early in life —principles that shaped her into the remarkable woman so many admired. With a nurturing spirit, she devoted her life to caring for others, and always put their needs before her own.
In her later years, Helen found deep love and companionship in her marriage to Richard Luallen. Their bond was one of mutual respect and affection that enriched their lives and the lives of their families. It was a partnership filled with joy, laughter and shared memories that will forever be treasured by their family.
Helen was devoted to her community and always sought ways to give back. Her selfless nature shone through in everything she did, whether volunteering or simply offering a listening ear to those in need.
She found joy in life’s simple pleasures — gardening, thrifting, exploring flea markets, and cooking meals that brought family and friends together around the table. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, creating memories that will live on in their hearts.
Helen’s life was a testament to the power of kindness. She had an uncanny ability to make everyone feel special and valued, always ready with an encouraging word or a comforting embrace. Her infectious smile and genuine warmth will be missed by all who had the privilege to know her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jay and Reba Foster; brothers, Dean Foster and James Robert Foster; and baby sister, Pauline Foster.
She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Richard Luallen; sons, Michael Dwight Phillips and Robert Dwayne Phillips (Gail); daughters, Helen Denise Phillips, Marian McNeal and Wendy Gray; brother, Jimmy Lee Foster; sister, Faye Phillips; grandchildren, Austin Woodward, Taylor McNeal, Makenzie McNeal, Hunter Gray, Konnor Caldwell and Colton McNeal; great-grandchildren, Henley, Leighton and Nolen Woodward; as well as many nieces and nephews and her beloved granddog, Soto.
Wanda Lou (Black) Alley
November 2, 2025
Wanda Lou (Black) Alley was called to her eternal home on Nov. 2, 2025. She was born to Horace L. and Front Reynolds Black on Dec. 16, 1940. She was a member of Norris First Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sister and brother-in-law, Mary Evelyn (Black) and Horace David Green; brothers Bill Black and Kenneth Black; nephew Kenny Green; mother- and father-in-law, Mary Lou and Clifton Alley; brother- and sister-in-law, Ted and Bettye Alley; and many dear aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Edd Alley; daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Scotty Wyatt; son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Belinda Alley; granddaughters, Olivia Wyatt and Claire Wyatt; sisters-in-law, Betty Black and Ruth Black; step-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Cody Trent; and step-great-grandson, Kingston Trent. She is also survived by nieces, Patsy Longmire, Sharon Wallace, Valerie Williams, Jane Green and Karen Rogers; nephews, Jim Alley and Eddie Black; and many special friends and members of Bible study and Sunday school classes she taught for many years.
She retired from the Department of Energy in Oak Ridge in July 1995 after 35 years of service.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from noon to 2 p.m. at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home, with the funeral to follow. Pastor David Seiber will officiate. Burial will immediately follow at Norris Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Norris First Baptist Church Mission Fund or Sacred Ground Hospice House.
Norris FBC Mission Fund, P.O. Box 340, Norris, TN 37828
Sacred Ground Hospice House, 1120 Dry Gap Pike, Knoxville, TN 37918
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Cynthia Gail Cobb
October 29, 2025
Cynthia Gail Cobb, 74, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in Huntsville, Tennessee. She was born April 15, 1951, in Andersonville.
She was preceded in death by her sons, Paul Douglas House and Anthony Dale House; parents, Clyde and Leona Flatford; sisters, Clydeena Crowley, Mildred Mitchell, and Susan House; and brother, Doyle Flatford.
She is survived by her son, James Edward Cobb Jr.; siblings, Joyce (Jack) Hutcheson of Clinton, Sheila Flatford of Clinton, and Roger Flatford of Clinton; and several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Visitation was held Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mott-McKamey Funeral Home in Oak Ridge. The funeral followed at 7 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Doyle Flatford officiating.
A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Ridenour Cemetery in Andersonville.
Mott-McKamey Funeral Home and Cremations is assisting the Cobb family.
Judith Ann (Sharp) Kirkpatrick
October 25, 2025
Judith Ann (Sharp) Kirkpatrick of Clinton passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.
Born in LaFollette to Elbert and Mary Lou (Vinsant) Sharp and raised in Habersham, Judy built a life centered on faith, family, joy and laughter.
Judy earned a bachelor of science degree in early childhood development from East Tennessee State University and a master’s degree in early childhood development from the University of Tennessee.
Teaching was not only her profession, but her calling. Former students remember her steady kindness, her laugh that could fill a hallway, and the way she made her classroom feel like a second home.
In 1963, Judy moved to Santa Maria, California, where she taught for a year before returning to Tennessee in 1964 to serve as the Maury County 4-H extension agent in Columbia for seven years.
Through 4-H, she mentored hundreds of young people, cheering their efforts, celebrating their blue ribbons, and teaching practical skills that built lifelong confidence.
While completing her master’s degree, Judy met the love of her life, Frank David Kirkpatrick.
They were married in June 1971 at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia.
After moving to Clinton, Judy served as the Anderson County 4-H extension agent from 1971–73, then stepped into her favorite role of all — raising her three children — before returning to the classroom.
From 1982 to 2015, Judy taught science and home economics at Norris Middle School. For more than three decades, she guided generations of students, mixing baking lessons with life lessons, and lab safety with curiosity, and always a generous measure of encouragement. Every errand around town turned into a reunion, as former students greeted her with smiles and stories of where life had taken them.
Judy and her family were longtime members of Memorial United Methodist Church in Clinton.
After retirement, Judy stayed joyfully busy. She was an active member of the Wednesday Club of Clinton, loved volunteering, and treasured spending time with dear friends at monthly meetings. Wherever she went, Judy made people feel welcome. One friend said, “If she was breathing, she was laughing.”
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Frank David Kirkpatrick; parents, Elbert and Mary Lou Sharp; and brother, James Elbert Sharp.
She is survived by her brother, Hugh Calloway Sharp; children, Jennifer (Jamie) Justus, Matt (Jan) Kirkpatrick, and Drs. Michael (Erin) Kirkpatrick; and grandchildren, Eli, Cal, Sharp, Lillian Kirk, Oliver, Maggie, Mary Lou, and Libby.
Judy had a laugh that lit up the room. Whether it was a silly giggle or a burst of joy, her laughter was a gift shared freely. It was the soundtrack of family gatherings and the comfort in hard times. Her joy reminded all who knew her that life is meant to be lived with warmth and humor. Her legacy lives on in every friend she loved, every child she encouraged, and every joyful spirit she inspired.
The family received friends from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at Memorial United Methodist Church, 323 N. Main St., Clinton. A celebration of life service followed. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at Grandview Memorial Gardens.
In honor of Judy’s life, the family requests that memorials be made to the Wednesday Club of Clinton, P.O. Box 327, Clinton, TN 37717.
Holley-Gamble Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Kirkpatrick family.
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Trisha Rebecca Riley
October 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Trisha Rebecca Riley, 41, who passed away on Oct. 24, 2025. She was born on Nov. 6, 1983.
Trisha was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, granddaughter, and “NeNe” to her special niece, Layla June. Layla was the light of her life, and the two shared a special bond, especially when cheering “Go Byron!” on Sundays.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Carvel and Willa Dean Dagley and Warren and Donna Kirkland; special cousin, Anessa Hohman; mother-in-law, Sue Swinny; and aunt, Diane Long.
Trisha is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Riley; parents, Denny and Lisa Kirkland and Tim and Angie Swain; sister, Casey Swain (T.J.); stepbrother, Nic Kirkland (Adele); grandparents, Arnold and Wilma Swain; brother-in-law, Mark Newborn; sister-in-law, Sandy Mullins (Josh); nieces and nephews, Layla Daugherty and Ziva, Cign, and Lydia Kirkland; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, stepsisters, and special friends.
A celebration of life will be held at Black Oak Baptist Church in Clinton on Nov. 6.
Receiving of friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m., with a service to follow.
