PATRICK SCOTT KESTERSON
March 14, 2022
Patrick Scott Kesterson, 49, Clinton, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022, at his home after a brief illness.
He was born in Kansas City, Mo., July 5, 1972. Patrick was a 1990 graduate of Anderson County High School and was of the Baptist faith. He worked many years building water tanks and traveling around the country for PRECON Tank Corporation.
Patrick was preceded in death by: Mother, Gwen Boone Scott; and grandparents, Floyd and Virginia Kesterson and Dr. Robert and Naomi Scott.
He is survived by: Father and step-mother, Ron and Margaret Ann Kesterson of Oak Ridge; sister and brother-in-law, Rhonda and Joe Angrisano of Cape Coral, Fla.; life partner, Billie Jo Murray; sons, Joseph Kesterson and Jacob Kesterson of Lexington, Ky., Joshua Kesterson of Clinton, and Derek Harris of Monticello, Ky.; and many other family and friends.
The family received friends at the Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Caryville from 5 – 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2022.
A private service and burial will occur at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Remote Area Medical (RAM) at 2200 Stock Creek Blvd, Rockford, TN 37853 and www.ramusa.org or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.
www.holleygamble.com
SHERRY ELAINE SMITH
March 14, 2022
Sherry Elaine Smith, 74, passed away at her home in Clinton Monday, March 14, 2022.
Sherry loved to read her Bible and watch pastors on TV. She loved her family and had a heart of gold.
Sherry was preceded in death by: Parents, Clyde and Alma Thomas; and son, Larry Smith Jr.
She is survived by: Daughter, Kristi Bettes and husband Jeff of Flower Mound, Texas; two grandchildren, William and Christian Bettes.
There are no memorial services scheduled at this time.
Jones Mortuary, LLC. in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
LINDA D. ANTHONY
March 13, 2022
Linda D. Anthony, 71, Clinton, passed away March 13, 2022, at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in Oak Ridge.
Linda was born July 23, 1950, in Knoxville. she attended Clinton High School. During her career she worked for the Oak Ridger, Aetna Insurance Company, and ORNL, where she would retire.
Linda loved and embraced her family, as a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her thoughts and actions were always about what she needed to do for her family. She was a remarkable lady who, despite years of medical problems, never complained and always put her family first.
Linda was preceded in death by: Parents, Nola Nadine and Dave Morrison; brother, Earl Morrison; sister, Carella Childs; brothers-in-law, William Anthony, Ricky Anthony, and Jim Pierce.
She is survived by: Husband of 48 years, Johnny Anthony of Clinton; daughter, Pam Taylor of Oak Ridge; son, Mike Taylor of Clinton; sister, Mary Shaffer of Clinton; brothers, Jack Morrison and wife Jeanetta of Clinton, Jerry Morrison of Clinton, Steve Morrison and wife Pam of Princeton, Ind., Carl Morrison and wife Susan of Clinton, Gary Morrison of Clinton, and Danny Morrison of Clinton; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Harvey of Claxton, Patsy and husband Doug Scruggs of Oak Ridge, Darlene Pierce of Melton, Fla.; brother-in-law, Gary Anthony of Andersonville; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews.
The family received friends from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Jones Mortuary in Clinton, with funeral services following.
The Rev. Jerry Day officiated.
“I love you baby, I always have and I always will. Thanks for the 48 plus years you gave me. I will miss you.”
BETTY JEAN POWERS
March 13, 2022
Betty Jean Powers, 84, passed away at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge Sunday, March 13, 2022.
Betty was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed flower gardening.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Millard and Marie Cox; sons, Darrell Powers and Michael Powers; daughter, Kathy Powers; brothers, Don Cox and Johnny Cox; sister, Gearldine Cox; granddaughter, Ginger Powers.
Betty is survived by: Sons, Randy Powers and wife Peggy Comer of Clinton, and James Archie Powers of Clinton; brother, Jay Cox; sisters, Gertrude Smith of Clinton, and Linda Huling and husband Benny of Lafollette; grandchildren, Kristi Overbay, Mikkah Powers, James Powers, A.J. Powers, Payton Powers, Brittany Powers, Samantha Powers, Zachary Phillips, Kendra Nashea Powers; along with five great-grandchildren.
The family received friends in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary from 1 – 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022.
Betty’s funeral service began at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Dan Hatmaker officiating.
The interment followed the funeral service at Foust Cemetery in Rocky Top.
Jones Mortuary, LLC. in Clinton was in charge of arrangements.
MARY RUTH STOOKSBURY
March 12, 2022
Mary Ruth Stansberry, 90, Clinton, passed away at her sister-in-law’s home Saturday, March 12, 2022
She was born Sept. 17, 1931, in Lake City, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. Mary Ruth worked as a switchboard operator at Martin Marietta and was a member of the Timely Topics and XYS’s. She loved to dance, travel, and attend church.
Mary Ruth was preceded in death by: Father and mother, Virgil and Catherine Stansberry; brother, James Stansberry; sister, Betty Lou Slover; nephew, Eric Stansberry; great-nephew, Chet Berry.
Survivors include: Sister-in-law, Patricia Stansberry of Oliver Springs; nieces, Tracey Thompson (Daryl) of Harriman, Cynthia Housley (George) of Clinton, Helen Berry of Greenville, S.C.; nephew, Jerry Slover (Carolyn) of Clinton; great-niece, Whitney Sieber (Dylan); great-great-niece, Lilyann Sieber; great-nephew, Matthew Thompson (Hailey); great-nieces, Erica Copeland, Erin Garner, and Emyle Denton; special caregivers, Donna, Desirae, and Libby; and a host of other great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.Alz.org.
The family would like to thank Caris Hospice for their exceptional care and compassion.
Visitation will be from noon – 1 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Premier Sharp Funeral Home.
Funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022, with Pastor Matthew Thompson officiating.
Burial will follow at Leach Cemetery in Lake City.
Premier Sharp Funeral is honored to serve the Stansberry family. www.sharpfh.com.
D. NADEANNE KLEINMAN, Ph.D.
March 9, 2022
I am saddened to inform you that D. Nadeanne Kleinman, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, passed away at 2:12 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Overlook Medical Center.
Nadeanne was the brightest, sexiest, kindest, toughest, most hard-working, occasionally scary, strong-willed person that I have had the great joy to have known and to have loved. Nadeanne was a wonderful wife, a magnificent mother, a generous Bubby, and appreciated college professor, a beloved clinician (whose rumored retirement brought tears to the eyes of several clients), and outstanding athlete (who typically finished ten minutes ahead of me in 5k races), a valued friend, and a mentor. However, she was not without idiosyncrasies – for some reason she did not find my jokes funny; a position oddly enough shared by most sentient beings. Even so, she was the love of my life, the light of my day, and the joy of my existence. She made my life rich, rewarding, and full of wondrous experiences. Losing Nadeanne has created a crater in my heart a thousand miles wide and ten thousand miles deep.
People may aspire to achieve what she accomplished, but it would be an impossible undertaking. She left a myriad of accomplishments, good deeds, joy, and happiness in this world.
As is oft stated: She was often imitated, but never duplicated. In sum, she was a most wondrous, unique person who to the very end of her life was concerned for the feeling of her friends, clients, and loved ones. I feel lucky and privileged to have been in her life for forty short years. I regret only that I will not have the opportunity to spend another forty years with Nadeanne.
Goodbye, Nadeanne. I will miss you in this world and will meet you again in the next world – your husband, Joel.
Nadeanne leaves behind: Husband, Joel; children, Nora, Tim, and Debbie; granddaughters, Jennifer, Taylor, and Olivia; sisters, Rhonda and Libby; nieces and nephews, friends, professional peers, and countless clients whose lives she greatly enriched.
She will be deeply missed by all.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Peachtree Community Cemetery, Murphy, N.C., with Jim Bogard officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of D. Nadeanne Kleinman to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, PO Box 5028, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5028 or online at www.mskcc.org
Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy, in charge of arrangements.
An online guest register is available at www.iviefuneralhome.com
ELIZABETH ANN BAILEY
March 9, 2022
Elizabeth Ann Bailey, 65, passed away at her home in Clinton Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
Elizabeth was a member of Blowing Springs Baptist Church. She dedicated more than 40 years of her life to her career at Carlisle Tire in Clinton. Elizabeth was a second-degree black belt in karate, and in her free time she enjoyed fishing, bird watching, gardening, lighthouses, and animals. Her family and her children were very important to her, and she loved spending time with them.
She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by: Parents, Eugene and Anna Wrasman; and sister, Ruth Marie Harrison.
Elizabeth is survived by: Husband, Benny Bailey of Clinton; son, Lawrence Wilson (Mae) of Claxton; daughters, Aimee Goodwin (Brian) of Panama City, Fla., Megan Bailey (Carlos) of Clinton; brothers, Gene Wrasman (Judy) of Nashville, Bill Wrasman (Debbie) of Cookeville, Don Wrasman (Denise) of Clinton, Bernie Wrasman (Becky) of Knoxville.
She is also survived by: Eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2020, in the Chapel of Jones Mortuary, 375 N. Main St Clinton, with the funeral service to follow.
Interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2022, at Robbins Cemetery, 1021 Old Dutch Valley Road, Clinton.
Jones Mortuary LLC, 375 N Main St. Clinton, is in charge of all arrangements.
STANLEY WAYNE STOOKSBURY
March 8, 2022
Stanley Wayne Stooksbury passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 8, 2022.
He is survived by: Loving wife of 30 years, Cindi Stooksbury of Norris; sons Jason Stooksbury of Thunderbolt, Ga., and Andrew Sanford of Knoxville; grandchildren, Dillon Neidlinger and wife Lindsey of Richmond Hill, Ga., Ivy English and husband Nate of Richmond Hill, Ga., Alyssa Stooksbury of Savannah, Ga.; great-grandchildren, Kayden Ford, Evelyn Williams, Asher Williams, and Eira English; brother Myles Stooksbury of Andersonville; sisters, Karen Bumgardner and husband James of Clinton, Sheila Allen and husband Richard of Andersonville, Holly Stooksbury of Andersonville. Stanley also leaves behind several nieces, and a nephew.
He is preceded in death by: Father, Ulysses Stooksbury; mother, Audrey Buhl Stooksbury; and brothers, Avery and Neal Stooksbury.
Stanley was born Aug. 31, 1953, in Lake City. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in biology and wildlife management from Tennessee Tech in 1976 and 1977. He began his professional career with TWRA in 1978 as an assistant biologist, and later as a creel clerk on Norris Lake. In 1987 he became manager of the Tellico Trout Hatchery where he worked until 1991 when he was promoted to the position of Area Manager at the newly acquired Royal Blue Wildlife Management Area. Stanley and his loyal management area crew were beyond instrumental to Tennessee’s elk restoration project; releasing 50 elk onto the Royal Blue WMA on December 19, 2000. Stanley retired in May of 2013, after working diligently to build the management area from the original, approximately 43,000 acres to nearly 154,000 acres. Stanley’s loyalty and dedication to wildlife and lands preservation and restoration is beyond extraordinary.
Stanley’s love of children was put best by one of his dear friends, Rob Jaco: “Children’s eyes lit up when he spoke, telling stories in his quiet gravelly voice. They were enthralled, never knowing he was educating them on the ways of the wild and wildlife.”
Stanley will indeed be sorely missed by many; his afore mentioned loyal WMA crew, his beloved Obed River Boys, and too many close family and friends to even begin to mention.
In lieu of a formal service and flowers; utilize that time and money to take a child or young adult hiking, fishing, hunting, or anywhere among the beauty of the outdoors, to pay tribute to the love and spirituality that Stanley shared with nature.
The family has entrusted the care of Stanley Wayne Stooksbury to Martin Wilson Funeral Home “Where Families Matter Most.”
Stanley’s guest book may be viewed at www.martinwilsonfuneralhome.com.
