FRANK 'CHARLES' CARMICHAEL JR., Ph.D.
March 16, 2022
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
March 15, 2022
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.
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.
