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EUGENE SWANN HENRY

Eugene Swann Henry went home to be with the Lord March 16, 2022, surrounded in love by family.

He was born in Mountain Home, Ark., May 11, 1940. He was a veteran of the US Navy aboard the USS Pivot and USS Ranger. He was a resident of Anderson County since 1973 and a member of Greenway Baptist Church.

Gene was a man of many talents and interests and a great lover of words. He lived a faith and family focused life in which he made it a priority to show people his love and dedication. There are many words one could use to describe Gene, but his family sees him as wise, valiant, chivalrous, loyal, studious, resourceful, eloquent, driven, comforting, present, Christ-centered, and thoughtful.

Gene was a strong man, a great father, a loving granddad, and a proud Grandolf the Great.

He was preceded in death by: Father, Paul Henry; mother, Pearl Henry; and daughter, Heather Ellen Henry Mai.

Gene is survived by: Children, Edward Mai, Nathaniel Henry and wife Paula, Shawna Henry, and Shannon Henry; grandchildren, James Mai, Christina Mai, and Sascha Mai, Elizabeth Henry McConnell and husband Houston, Alexander Henry and wife Samantha, and Reyna Henry; great-grandchildren, Owen, Maddox, and Isaac McConnell; cats, Tubey and Bulgey; and Judith Henry, mother of his children.

Blessed is the Peace Makers.

The family will receive friends at Greenway Baptist Church from 5 – 7 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2022, with the service to follow at 7 p.m.

Family and friends will meet at Farmer's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2022, for Gene’s interment. Full Military Honors will be provided by the Campbell County Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that you donate to a scholarship of your choice in honor of Gene.

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HELEN MARIE REEVES

Helen Marie Reeves, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

Helen was born Jan. 22, 1936, in Drakesboro, Ky. Her family later moved to Whiting, Ind., where she spent most of her childhood. Helen relocated to Clinton in 1975. She was a true servant, having spent her entire adult life serving others. Helen worked as a nurse, first in Indiana, then at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge for the last 26 years of her career. She also served as an assistant pastor for many years at New Life Assembly of God.

Helen was preceded in death by: Parents, Melvin and Verda Reeves; and brother, Jerry Reeves.

Helen is survived by: Sister, Shirley Scruggs of Clinton; and several nieces and nephews.

Helen’s family would like to thank the staff at Canterfield Assisted Living for their loving and diligent care of Helen for the last seven years of her life.

They are also grateful to Amedisys Hospice services and nurse Julianna Schmitt for their care of Helen.

A graveside service will be held at Norris Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 22, 2022, with Chaplain Cherie Merritt officiating.

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FRANK 'CHARLES' CARMICHAEL JR., Ph.D.

Frank “Charles” Carmichael Jr., Ph. D., 73, Gordonsville, Va., passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Charles was born in Athens March 26, 1948, and grew up in Clinton as an unflinching Tennessee Volunteers fan. Charles graduated from Clinton High School as its valedictorian in 1966 before attending Vanderbilt University in 1967. He transferred to the University of Tennessee where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1970 with a double major in English and premedical studies. Charles earned a master’s degree in 1971 and completed his Ph. D. in English at the University of South Carolina in 1975.

Charles enjoyed a long and productive career in the electric utilities industry, which included high-level positions at Virginia Power (Dominion Energy) and Arizona Public Service. In 2011, Charles founded Carmichael & Company, an independent electric utility consulting and lobbying firm.

Charles met the love of his life, Janet Askew Martin, in 1990, and they married in 1993. The couple raised three children, Kristen Lorraine Martin, Bradley Garrett Martin, and Lane Roberts Martin, together and had countless adventures across Virginia, Arizona and New York City. Charles, a voracious reader who cherished fine wine and classical music, will forever be remembered for his intellectual curiosity, humility, and selfless approach to life.

In addition to Janet, their children and spouses, Charles is survived by: Adoring sister, Rebecca Carmichael Rochelle of Guthrie, Ky.; and her three sons.

Charles, aka “Papa Vol,” also leaves behind six grandchildren and two grandnieces.

Friends and family are invited to join a celebration of life service at Grace Episcopal Church at 11 a.m. Sunday, March 27.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating at www.gracekeswick.org.

TERRY EUGENE BROGDON

Terry Eugene Brogdon, 68, died March 15, 2022, at his home in Clinton.

He was preceded in death by: Wife, Deborah; and parents, B.F. and Genevieve Brogdon.

Survivors include: Deborah's daughters, Mrs. Amy (Jonathan) Nichols, Mrs. Pamela (Jeremy) Cummings, and Courtney Phillips; and grandchildren, Brock Nichols, Brooke Nichols, Callie Cummings and Camden Cummings.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM (BILL) ALFRED LOY SR.

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

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

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

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.