WILLIAM (BILL) ALFRED LOY SR.
March 15, 2022
William (Bill) Alfred Loy Sr., 84, Tucker, Ga., passed away peacefully at his home March 15, 2022, after a courageous battle with leukemia and kidney disease.
He was born in Clinton to William Shade and Ethel Loy. As newlyweds, Bill and Betty Duncan Loy moved to Tucker in 1962 and would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this June. They have four children (Leanne Porter, Amy (Bill) Mac Kenzie, William (Kerry) A. Loy Jr. and Carrie (Chris) Downing) and seven grandchildren (Abbi Kate Bomar, Chad Bomar, Lauren Loy, Shade Loy, Parker Downing, Hayden Downing, and Chandler Downing).
Bill attended Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens prior to his employment with Mrs. Kinser’s Home Style Foods, Inc. in Knoxville. After serving in the United States Army, Bill relocated to Georgia where he later started Bill Loy Foods, Inc. and distributed freshly made salads to Atlanta-area restaurants. Bill retired in 2007 after 40 years in the food industry.
Bill’s life was marked by a commitment to his faith in Jesus Christ. He was a founding member of Cornerstone Bible Church under the leadership of Dr. Doug McIntosh, and in recent years was an active member of First Baptist Church of Tucker.
The simplest of pleasures in life brought great joy to Bill such as spending time with his children and grandchildren as well as gardening. He had the mind of an engineer, an incredible work ethic and the ability to repair almost anything. He enjoyed restoring a 1958 Plymouth Fury (a replica of his first car) and his father’s 1954 Chevrolet pick-up truck, both classics received numerous awards at car shows.
Bill is survived by: Three sisters, Audrey Leitten of Winter Park, Fla., Judy Foster of Heiskell, and Kay Price of Clinton.
He was preceded in death by: Father, William Shade Loy; mother, Ethel Loy; and sister, Myrna Williams.
A celebration of life will be held on what would have been Bill’s 85th birthday Friday, April 8, 2022, at First Baptist Church of Tucker. The family will receive friends from 1 – 2 p.m. at the church followed by the service at 2 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to:
The Bill Loy Memorial Main Street Classical School Fund
C/O First Baptist Church of Tucker
5073 Lavista Road
Tucker, GA 30084
NORMA KIDWELL
March 14, 2022
Norma Kidwell, 88, Powell, entered heaven Monday, March 14, 2022, at Parkwest Medical Center.
She was passionately known as “Granny” to her family, whom she showered with love. She was a devoted Christian who faithfully served alongside her husband in the ministry.
Norma was preceded in death by: Loving husband of 54 years, Lee Kidwell; parents, Hugh and Rhebia Parker; sister, Alta Hurley; son-in-law, Doug Gasaway; great-grandchildren, Aiden and Olivia Martin.
She is survived by: Children, Sharon Gasaway of Powell, Vickie Harbin and husband Mike of Clinton, and Tammy Hill and husband Marvin of Clinton; grandchildren, Russ Martin (Misty), Brad Martin, Emily Aiken (Brad), Jesse Harbin (Britny), and Travis Hill (Teresa); great-grandchildren, Oliver, Silas, and Chase; brother, Delano (Barbara) Parker; special niece, Donna Pascoe.
The family received friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home.
Her funeral service followed in the chapel with the Rev. Mike Harbin officiating.
Norma’s graveside was at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Sunset Cemetery.
Her grandsons had the honor to serve as pallbearers to carry their Granny to her final resting place.
Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton was in charge of all arrangements.
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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.
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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
