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.
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.
