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Susannah Margaret Lupton Austin was born in Detroit, Michigan in August of 1917. At the age of five, her parents, Harry Holmes and Mary Haner Lupton, returned to Gallipolis, OH to care for her aged grandmother. Susannah attended Lincoln Elementary School and Gallia Academy High School, graduating in 1934. She received her BA from Maryville College, Maryville, TN in June, 1939. Between 1939 and 1940 she attended Ohio University where she received her BS degree in Education. Subsequently, for three years, she taught English, French, and Home Economics at Midvale Consolidated H.S. in Midvale, OH. She completed an M.A. in Educational Administration from Northern Illinois University in 1972. On August 1, 1942 Susannah was married to Harold Garwood Austin in Lincoln, NE. by Dr. Leland, Clergy Emeritus of the University of Nebraska. The wedding brunch was hosted by Mrs. Morning, widow of the third Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. It was the first wedding of a serviceman in Lincoln. In June 1943 Harold was assigned to an Army Air Base in England where he would remain for the next 3 1/2 years. Susannah moved to Chicago where she was employed as Assistant to the Comptroller of George Williams College. Harold rejoined Susannah in December of 1946. After a short period with Chicago Biological Supply, she gave birth to her first son John Harold, and three years later to James Garwood. As a member of United Church of Hyde Park, she was active in the Mother's Club, acting as President prior to moving to Crerar Presbyterian on the South Side. In August of 1956, Julie Ann joined her brothers. Two years later, the family moved to LaGrange. As a member of First Presbyterian Church in La Grange, she served as a deacon, elder, choir mother, and leader of the Junior High Sunday School. For twenty-three years she taught sixth grade at Spring Avenue School. She retired in 1983 and began volunteering at La Grange Memorial Hospital in 1984 for more than 20 years. Susannah was an avid reader and enjoyed keeping current with world news each day. She passed away peacefully in December 2016. Susannah is survived by her three children, John, Jim, and Julie; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. God has blessed our family with the ability to give each other strength, and so much of our strength has come from all who have known us and shared their love and support over the years. The family will have a private gathering for remembrance and reflection. Interment will take place in Ohio. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside

Margaret Eleanor Evaul, age 98 of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville, NC. She was born on March 2, 1919 in Christian County, Kentucky, a daughter of William Buck Cloud and Mary Medearis Cloud. Margaret was a member of Frank Presbyterian Church, PCA. She enjoyed working as a volunteer at the hospital and Ram’s Rack. She and her husband worked as missionaries in Latin America for 14 years and helped establish the Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Crossnore, NC. Margaret served as a substitute teacher in Avery county schools and worked as a bookkeeper for BJ’s in Banner Elk for many years. She will be greatly missed by her family and the community. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband, Philip Oscar Evaul; Son, William Kerr Evaul; Grandchild, Zachary Lange. Margaret leaves behind to cherish her memory her: Daughters, Phyllis (Stanley) Mills of Crossnore, NC, Rebecca (John) Crenshaw of Linville Falls, NC, Sons. Thomas (Teddie Lou) Evaul of Newland, NC, Philip (Melinda) Evaul of Soddy Daisy, TN, Robert (Carol) Evaul of Mulberry Grove, IL, Daughter-in-law, Judy Evaul of Palm Coast, FL. 15 Grandchildren, 35.5 Great-Grandchildren A memorial service will be held in March.

Helen R. Goodman, 103 of Rockingham, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Quail Haven Healthcare in Pinehurst NC. She was born to Joseph and Lucy Ridenhour May, 1 1917 in Rowan County NC. She eventually moved to a dairy farm in Concord NC where she helped out. Helen attended Maryville College in Maryville TN, upon graduation she became a teacher and taught school for many years. She and her husband, Victor, found their way to Richmond County in 1955. Helen enjoyed a full and busy life. She was strong in the Methodist faith her entire life. Helen taught Sunday school until she was 95 and was very active as a meal coordinator and preparer for the churches food ministry. She had strong family values, every Sunday after church she cooked dinner for her family and made sure everyone was all together. The friends and family who would come visit knew they would always get a meal that she prepared, she loved to fellowship with food.

During the year she would crack and shell pecans and during the Christmas season, Helen would give the bags of pecans away to family and friends. When she wasn’t in the kitchen cooking or at the church she kept busy in her garden or tending to the animals. She loved to stay busy with different things, she defiantly wasn’t one to just sit. Helen never wasted anything, not even time.

One of her amazing accomplishments was in 2010, she and Victor were inducted into the 4-H hall of fame. What makes this so special is, not only are they the only husband and wife inducted, but there were only 100 chosen. They were charter members of the NC 4-H association. Helen also sat on the Farm Bureau Board of Directors.

Left to cherish wonderful memories of Helen are her son Victor (Barbara) Goodman and grandchildren; Gina, Tina, Kelly and Rob.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lucy Ridenhour, and daughter Bobbie Ruth.

MARTIN, Janie Janie Corry Martin of Atlanta, born and raised in Covington, died March 16, 2014, at the age of 96. She attended Maryville College, in Maryville, TN, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Mrs. Martin taught first grade, for the Atlanta Public School System, for nearly 40 years. She cherished her family, and mastered the dual role of mother and teacher. Preceding her in death were her husband, Dan Allen Martin; three sisters and two brothers. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Dan and Terry Martin of Martinez, Michael Allen Martin and Theresa Alviar of Hong Kong; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and several nephews.

Catharine Elizabeth Pond Minear, age 96, of Athens, passed away at St. Mary’s Hospice House on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, following complications resulting from a fall earlier in the month. She was a resident at Morningside of Athens, and attended Green Acres Baptist Church. Born in Tenafly, N.J., on August 4, 1917, Catharine was the daughter of the late Henry Otis Pond and Winifred Margaret Semple Pond. She was married to the late Marvin Downer Minear, and was predeceased by her siblings, Henry O. Pond Jr., Edward F. Pond, Donald S. Pond, and Caroline P. Mackey; as well as by her daughter, Margaret M. Nettles, of Athens. She is survived by her other children, John D. Minear, of Nellysford, Va.; David B. Minear, of Hanau, Germany; Kenneth E. Minear, of Portland, Ore.; Winifred A. Minear, of San Pedro Sula, Honduras; and Dorothy J. Minear, of Pensacola, Fla. She is also survived by five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Catharine received her baccalaureate degree from Maryville College, in Tennessee, and worked for many years for a medical group in Vero Beach, Fla., and then as a social worker for the State of Florida. Upon retirement, she moved to the mountains of North Carolina and then finally to Athens. Catharine lived a long and active life, filled with her love of God, her family and friends, and the beauty of a world filled with flowers, birds, and song.

97, of Tuscumbia, AL passed away at home on March 23, 2015. She was a resident of Tuscumbia since 1946 and was the widow of Jack Carter Reed, Sr. She was a graduate of Pensacola High School and Maryville College, Maryville, TN. Mrs. Reed taught in Tuscumbia City Schools over a twenty five year span. She was past president of Muscle Shoals District Service League and helped organize and start Covenant Christian School in Tuscumbia. She volunteered as its first administrator for two years. Mrs. Reed served on the Board of Colbert Caring Center since its inception, and was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church, Tuscumbia, serving in many capacities. She was also preceded in death by her son, William Gordon Reed. She is survived by her three children, Jack Carter Reed, Jr., of Tuscumbia, Molly Davies of Metairie, LA, and Virginia (Ginger) Tomlinson of Florence, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and her sister, Mary Jean Faulkner of Tuscumbia. Pallbearers included grandsons and grandsons-in-law; Jack Carter Reed, III, James Reed, Reed Tomlinson, Richard Davies, Jr., Richard Saadeh, and James Brignac. Honorary pallbearers were the elders, past and present, of First Presbyterian Church, Tuscumbia.

age 97, of Walland, TN passed away on July 24, 2015 at her home in Johnson City, TN. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Stepp and Raymond Weiss; sisters Abigail, Flora, Annabelle, and Maude; brothers George and Porter; daughter Roberta; and son William. Lucile Weiss was born on January 15, 1918 in Walland, TN to John C. Gillespie and Mary Josephine Walker. She is survived by her son, Robert Stepp of Kingsport, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and two great, great grandchildren. Lucile Weiss attended school in Walland and graduated from Maryville College in 1939. She was a lifelong teacher who taught at Maryville College and numerous secondary schools throughout the southeast. She was an avid gardener and active member of the Walland United Methodist Church for most of her life.