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MELVIN (BATMAN) STANLEY KESTERSON

Melvin (Batman) Stanley Kesterson, 82, Summerville, S.C., passed in peace surrounded by family Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018.

He left a lasting legacy and will be deeply missed and cherished always. Batman was born March 22, 1936, in Clinton. He was a hard-working man who spent 36 years employed with John Deere specifically James River Equipment in Richmond, Va. He was an avid sports fan with a love for golf and the Tennessee Volunteers.

He was a follower of Jesus Christ and was a member of Staples Mill Road Baptist Church in Glen Allen, Va.

Preceded in death by: Parents, Hubert and Acie Kesterson; sisters, Dorothy Kesterson, Lou Jean Riddell; brother, Curtis Kesterson; and son, Melvin Kesterson Jr.

Papaw Batman loved his family and was a real-life superhero to his wife of 59 years, Wanda; son, Greg (Donna) of Concord, N.C.; daughter, Robin (Darryl) Franklin of Summerville, S.C.; grandchildren, Nicole (Ryan) Campbell of Forest, Va., Ben (Jake) Kesterson of Charlotte, N.C., Hailee Kesterson (fiancé Michael) of Cornelius, N.C., Becca (Dawjr) Wood of Wake Forest, N.C., Moriah Cockerham of Concord, N.C., and Morgan Cockerham of Concord, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Emma Wood, Aubrey Wood, Gaines Campbell, and three great grandchildren on the way; brothers, Robert Kesterson, Carl Kesterson, and Larry Kesterson; numerous nieces and nephews; countless friends.

A graveside celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 3, 2018, at Grandview Memorial Gardens, 219 Longmire Rd in Clinton.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Staples Mill Road Baptist Church Building Fund, 10101 Staples Mill Road, Glen Allen, Va., 23060.

Simplicity Lowcountry Service in Charleston, S.C., and Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton are in charge of arrangements.

BERNICE KYLE BEVERLY

Bernice Kyle Beverly, 83, Kingston, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

He was born Feb. 24, 1935, in Dorchester, Va., to Fredrick and Edna Williams Beverly. He joined the military in 1953 and was proud to be a United States Army veteran. He was a member of Potter’s House Fellowship Church in Kingston. Kyle worked for more than 15 years at Jerry Duncan Ford. He retired from X-10 Nuclear Plant after 29 years as a machinist.

Survivors: Wife of 61 years, Mary Helen Dalton Beverly of Kingston; children, Vicki Thomas and husband Jeff of Big Stone Gap, Va., the Rev. Kyle Beverly and wife Judy of Kingston, Joyce Fletcher and husband Brian of Cleveland, Molly McDonald and husband Glenn of Cookeville; grandchildren, Kyle and Cara, Jacob and Rachel, Kaylen, Kirby, Paul Mitchell and Amanda, Kendall and Kelli; great-granddaughter, Sawyer; brother, Jimmy Beverly and wife Barbara of Hopewell, Va.; sisters, Brenda Carter of Bristol, Va., Teresa Fugate and husband Rev. Monty Fugate of Somerset, Ky.; several nieces, nephews and a host of extended family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, at Potter’s House Fellowship Church in Kingston with funeral service following at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Kyle Beverly, the Rev. Glenn McDonald and the Rev. Mike Dalton officiating.

Family and friends will meet at Cedar Grove Cemetery at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 28, for graveside service.

Online register book can be signed at www.FrakerFuneralHome.net.

Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of arrangements.

ZACHARY ADAM MOORE

Zachary Adam Moore, 27, Clinton, passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018.

He was born July 8, 1991, to Rodney and Debbie Hansard Moore. Zach enjoyed looking for arrowheads, hunting ginseng and gardening. Zach was a gentle soul and was much loved. He also enjoyed working alongside his father.

Zach was preceded in death by: Grandmothers, Anna Hansard and Evelyn Wills.

Survived by: Parents, Rodney and Debbie Moore; brother, Travis Aaron Moore and wife Nichole; nephews, Lincoln and Levi Moore; grandfathers, Bobby Hansard and James A. Moore; aunts and uncles, Emma Nuchols and husband Eddie, Rhonda Williams and husband Mike, Donna Harrington, Valerie Wilcox and husband Larry, Pamela Moore and partner Annette, Diona Moore; cousins, Molly Williams, Stephanie Reynolds, Wesley Hansard, Abby and Katie Nuchols, Kelsey, Smith, Aaron Harrington, Spencer and Ryan Wilcox, Reanna and Alex Richard; special friend, Krystal Johnso; a host of other family members and friends.

The family will receive friends from 1 – 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton.

Celebration of life service will follow at 3 p.m.

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ANCIL HYDEN

Ancil Hyden, 79, Clinton, passed away Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Beverly Park Place in Knoxville.

He was born May 5, 1939, to the late Jack and Arizona Petree Hyden in Fonde, Ky. He was a member of the Church of God Mountain Assembly and enjoyed singing in church. He also loved going to car shows and riding his motorcycle. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and will be dearly missed.


He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenneth Hyden of Siler, Ky.; sisters, Bernice Chaffin of Siler, Ky., and Juanita Gibson of Detroit, Mich.


He is survived by: Loving former wife, Hazel Hyden; children, Aaron Hyden and wife Jennifer of Cleveland, Dion Hyden of Clinton, Ancil Hyden Jr. of McMinnville, Timmy Hyden of Michigan, Amber McNeal and husband Jason of Powell, Priscilla Malone of McMinnville, Pam Hyden of Nashville; step-children, John Dycus of Knoxville, and Lana Hughes of Knoxville; brothers, Don Hyden and wife Trena of Clinton, Dean Hyden and wife Lavonda of Mayville; sister, Reba Douglas and husband Russ of Knoxville; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.


The family will receive friends from 4 – 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Leon Petree and the Rev. Arlie Petree officiating.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, at Norris Memorial Gardens.

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EUGENE HICKS GILES

Eugene Hicks Giles, 86, Clinton, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge.

Eugene was born in Anderson County on December 24, 1931, to Sam and Lola Brock Giles. He worked as a machinist at Y12. He was a member of the Bass Club and an avid fisherman.

He was preceded in death by: Parents; and brother, Elmer Giles.

He is survived by: Wife of 33 years, Charmaine Giles; daughters, Annette (Greg) Parton, Kathy Patterson, Machille (Marty) Merrick, Melissa (Jonathan) Williams; step-children, Shaun Davis and Tawana Byron; sister,s Ann Weaver, and Gail (L.C.) McCoy; brother, Lawrence (Dottie) Giles; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, at Woodhaven Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, at Woodhaven Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 160 Edgemoor Road, Powell.

To share your thoughts and condolences, please visit www.woodhavenfh.com.

Woodhaven Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens are honored to serve the Giles Family.

MARSHA ANN ENGLAND

Marsha Ann England, 54, Knoxville, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, at her home in Knoxville.

She never met a stranger, had a contagious smile, always had friendly conversations and loved to talk to people about the Lord. Marsha was a giver.

Marsha was preceded in death by: Father, Chester Hodsden Jr.; and brother, Steven Hodsden.

Marsha is survived by: Mother, Brenda Hodsden of Knoxville; special friend, James Barnes ,whom the family appreciated in all his help he gave and his love for her; brothers, Chester Hodsden III and wife Miranda of Knoxville, Michael Hodsden of Knoxville; sister, Mariah Hodsden Ching and husband Derrick of Knoxville; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Marsha’s family and friends will have a memorial service for her at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at Crossroads Ministries, 2815 Jersey Ave., Knoxville, with the Rev. Chester Hodsden III officiating.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.

Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com

CHESNEY LEE ANDERSON

Chesney Lee Anderson, 40, passed away in Charleston, S.C. Sept. 18, 2018, after a long battle with drug addiction.

She is survived by: Son, Aidan Charles Anderson-Taylor; parents, C.L. and Diana Anderson; brother, Eric Anderson (wife Katie); sister, Cassidy Anderson; and many loving aunts, uncles, a nephew and nieces, cousins and friends.

Services will be held Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018, at Bell’s Campground Baptist Church, 7816 Bell’s Campground Road, Powell.

Receiving of friends will be from 6 - 7 p.m., followed by a memorial service at 7 p.m.

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BRUCE REGINALD BRADEN

Bruce Reginald Braden, 54, Briceville, passed away Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at his home in Briceville.

Bruce loved spending time with his family and working on cars. He enjoyed listening to country and classic rock music, his favorite singer was Randy Travis and his favorite song was “When a man loves a woman.” He loved watching TV, especially westerns and “Walker Texas Ranger.”

Bruce was preceded in death by: Parents, James Verlin and Zora Braden; brother, Fred Braden; and sister, Elizabeth Huskey.

Bruce is survived by: Wife, Patricia Braden of Briceville; sons, Joseph Allen Braden of Knoxville, and James Reginald Braden of Mchigan; daughter, Melinda Sue Braden of Michigan; brothers, Brad Braden, his wife, Brenda Braden and their family, and Ed Braden of Frost Bottom; several grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Bruce’s family will receive his friends from 11 a.m. – noon, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, with his celebration of life to follow at noon in the chapel of Jones Mortuary.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family at www.jonesmortuaryllc.com