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Jessie Lou Brunson Anderson, of Tampa, Florida was born on January 21, 1926, in Jamestown, N.Y. Jess/Mom/Grandmom/Great-Grannie peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Jess enjoyed being with and serving people—especially family. Some of her favorite early memories include playing in the creek behind a family home outside Elmira, N.Y. She enjoyed music and played cello in college and formed an ensemble to play at special events. Many favorite memories were made in Centralia, N.Y. where extended family had a farm. During summer visits, Jess learned to drive the hay wagon and care for the dairy cattle. She thought to be a farmer’s wife.

Jess attended Maryville College in Tennessee where she played in the orchestra, sang in the choir, was a member of the “BG’s”—a secret club, and was Homecoming Queen in 1946. Jess was also in the Student Counsel, President of the Women’s Student Government Association, and selected for Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. She worked her way through college by waiting on tables in the dining hall and as an assistant to her chemistry professor. She graduated with a major in Psychology and a minor in Biology.

After graduation Jess worked as a welfare worker in Elmira. She didn’t have a car, so she took the bus or walked to visit her many elderly housebound clients. After marriage to Lloyd, they moved to Tampa where she was an at-home mom and raised five children and loved on, and was loved by, 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

In the 1960’s, Jess re-entered the workforce as a substitute teacher at Gorrie Elementary and Robinson High Schools. Then, as a secretary at Blake High School before segregation and during a teachers’ strike, she was able to get church friends to fill in for the teachers so that school could go on. She went on to work as secretary at Madison Junior High, then office coordinator for the 1979 Billy Graham Crusade. Jess had the privilege of driving Crusade speaker Joni Erikson Tada around for two days and had wonderful memories of her time on staff with the Crusade. After that, Jess worked as the West Coast Coordinator for the Bill Gothard organization, office manager for Prison Crusade, and clerk at “The Sign of the Fish” bookstore.

In April 1966, Jess committed her life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and faithfully served Him. Throughout her adult life, Jess was a member of Hyde Park Presbyterian Church, South Tampa Fellowship, and St. Petersburg Presbyterian Church. Jess volunteered in many local organizations such as Alpha House, Meals on Wheels, and the Flowering Tree Garden Club. She led a Bible Study at Regency Cove, attended Bible Study Fellowship, was an officer in the Christian Women’s Club, and taught an “Overview of the Old Testament” class at Steppin’ Stones Farm. She took a mission trip to Brazil and a teaching tour of the Holy Land and Egypt.

Jess was very thankful she was brought up in a Christian home and never doubted her parent’s love for her. They had been poor during the Great Depression and lived through it. She was able to go to college by working her way through and with much sacrifice from her parents. She learned how to take care of herself and to prosper. She was given a firm foundation on which to build—Jesus Christ. In her memoir, she writes to her family: “…God has provided for me in so many ways. He has watched over me, provided for me and comforted me when I needed it. Remember you always have someone you can turn to, lean on, and find comfort in: Jesus Christ, your Lord and Savior.” Jess leaves a legacy of faithfulness, love and service to all who knew her.

Jess is survived by sons: Stephen Anderson (Deborah), John Anderson (Karen), Mark Anderson (Cindy Kunish); daughters: Marsha Smith (Hugh), Patricia Curtiss (Stephen); grandchildren: Jason Anderson (Carla), Ashley Young, Zachary Anderson, William Anderson (Bekah), Juliana Temple (Austin), Joel Anderson (Kimberly), Jacqueline Smith, Christopher Smith (Marcia), Grant Curtiss (Heather), Jeffrey Curtiss (Mainity Batista Linhares), Michael Curtiss, Carl Curtiss (Katie); great-granddaughters: Naomi Rue Anderson, Mackenzie & Madison Young, Josie Temple, Anna Lee Anderson, Leoa & Naia Curtiss; and great-grandsons: Eli & Ethan Anderson, Levi & Jacob Anderson, Gideon & Asa Temple, Peter Anderson, Nathaniel, Henry & Benajmin Smith, and Caleb & Jackson Curtiss.

Ann E. (Haygood) Bauman, 92, formerly of Natrona Heights, PA, died on Monday, March 13, 2017 at Oak Hill Nursing Home, Greensburg, PA. Ann was born on Tuesday, November 25, 1924 in Chicago, IL to the late James and Hazel (Henry) Haygood. Ann graduated from Mount Lebanon High School Class of 1942 and later Westminster College where she earned a BA in Business and went on to work as a teacher’s aide at Wood Street Elementary in Natrona. Ann was a member of Grace United Methodist Church, loved animals, and enjoyed reading, playing piano, sewing, and doing genealogy. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her two daughters, Kathy Bauman of Latrobe and Gale Bauman of Alameda, CA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dale E. Bauman on November 23, 2013.

Catherine Stout Beals, age 94 of Louisville, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020, at UT Medical Center. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church of Knoxville and former member of New Providence Presbyterian Church of Maryville. She worked at New Providence Presbyterian while she was student at Maryville College, Class of 1947. She was also a member of the Lakemoor Hills Garden Club, a mentor to two people in the Big Brothers & Big Sisters, and helped teach line dancing at Volunteer Christian Ministries. She was deeply loved and was very active in her church. Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Joe D. Beals, Jr. M.D.; son, Brian Mark Beals; parents, George and Marion Haseloff Stout; sisters, Marion Wilson and Eleanor Barker. Survivors include her sons, Joe D. Beals III and wife Bonnie, Brent Beals; several nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be at Magnolia Cemetery. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the mission fund at Second Presbyterian Church, 2829 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 or to Helen Ross McNabb, 201 Springdale Street, Knoxville, TN 37917 www.mccammoammonsclick.com

Lilybel Gunn Bounds, 89, of Chatom, passed away June 26, 2016 at the Washington County Nursing Home. She was born August 23, 1926 to R.H. and Thelma Lee Gunn. A veteran educator with the Washington County Board of Education, she served for 47 years, 37 of those as principal at Chatom Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Davis E. Bounds; her parents; siblings, Beatrice Gunn Kinard, Jimmy Gunn, Harvey (Eileen) Gunn and niece, Cindy Thompson Aucoin and nephews, Steve Thompson and Jerry Gunn. She is survived by her daughter Cynthia Bounds Laurie-Arnold of Mandeville, LA; grandchildren, Jennifer Laurie (Keith) Lambert of Chatom, Rachel Laurie (Rob) Riddle of Prattville; great-grandchildren, Joseph Britton Lambert of Chatom, Samuel Wilkins Riddle of Prattville; siblings, Thelma Gunn Thompson of Meridian, MS, Carolyn Gunn Shelton of Phoenix City, Judge William “Bill” (Elaine) Gunn of Meridian, MS; nieces, Jena Thompson Abrams, Tracy Thompson Bourgeois, Deborah Gunn Mallard, Cathy Kinard Miles, Marsha Gunn Cook, Kim Gunn Rainer; nephews, Mike Gunn, Martin Gunn, Scotty Gunn, Robert Thompson, Richard Kinard, Bruce Kinard, Gregg Kinard, Keith Moore, Brad Moore, Kevin Gunn; 28 great-nieces and nephews and 29 great, great nieces and nephews.

Mary E. Case passed away on October 13, 2021, at the age of 95, due to a motor vehicle accident. She was a Professor Emerita, Ph.D. at the Department of Genetics at the University of Georgia and was a longtime member of St. James United Methodist Church.

She was a world traveler having traveled to all 50 states and all the continents. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Ralph T. and Leila Case as well as her sister, Ruth, and Ruth’s husband, William Kelley.

She is survived by one niece; two nephews; as well as great-nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews.

passed away on October 1, 2013, after, in her words II good ride.” She was born on November 19, 1925, in Independence, MO, the daughter of Julia an Estill Smalley. She graduated from Maryville College, Maryville, TN and attended graduate school at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She married Kenneth J. Chapman on August 27, 1948 and taught second grade while he attended medical school in Memphis, TN. After settling in Columbus, OH, she did many volunteer jobs, including church, school, the auxiliary to the Columbus Academy of Medicine, the reading tutoring program in the Columbus Public Schools, and leading a Camp Fire group for 12 years. Donna was very active in support of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra as a member of the Melody Unit and the Symphony League. She greatly enjoyed traveling and her art work, especially sculpting. She was a ruling elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Upper Arlington. She is survived by sons, Steven Chapman (Teresa Sweeney) and Scott Chapman (Kathy); daughters, Julia Cory (Alan), and Susan Arnold (William); grandchildren, Matthew Cory (Briana), Scott Cory (fiance, Lisa), Michael Chapman, Rachel Ernst (Steven), Zachary Arnold (Kara), Jacob Arnold, Matthew Martinez; and great grandsons, Jeremy and William Cory.

Marjorie Deerman Covington passed away on June 24, 1995.

Eleanor Kelley Crahen passed away on January 21, 2018.

Elizabeth Showalter Cross passed away April of 2009.

Robert Cummins Dockendorf, 94, of Columbus, NC passed away on November 2 from kidney failure. A kind and gentle man, with a sparkle in his eye, he was a role model for many. Bob was the first baby registered in Chicago, IL on January 1, 1926, the son of the late William Peter Dockendorf and Clara Derby. He grew up in Riverdale, MD and graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1943. He successfully lived as a type 1 diabetic for 77 years. Bob taught English and Drama at Washington College Academy in TN for three years before beginning a 30+ year career working with and advocating for people with disabilities. He was originally affiliated with Easter Seals in Harrisburg, PA and moved to Baltimore, MD, where he served as executive director of the Maryland League for the Handicapped. He also served as treasurer and vice president of the National Council for the Handicapped and consultant to the National Association of Sheltered Workshops. Bob was honored by both the Governor of Maryland and the Mayor of Baltimore for his many services to the disabled. He was especially devoted to Camp Greentop in Thurmont, MD, a camp for children with disabilities where he also met and married his wife of sixty-seven years, Patricia. Upon retirement in 1981, Bob and Pat moved to Warren, Vermont for fifteen years where they operated a deli and restaurant at Sugarbush Ski Area, sold real estate, chopped a lot of firewood, and operated a bed and breakfast. Bob’s absolutely favorite job was as a tour guide for Ben and Jerrys ice cream. Upon moving to Tryon Estates, a life care community in Columbus, NC, Bob was a volunteer in the community and was inducted into the Second Wind Hall of Fame. He gave presentations on “Who’s Handicapped?” to service clubs and churches, worked with Meals on Wheels, House of Flags, and sang in the Tryon Estates chorus. Bob loved to hike in the mountains, he wrote poetry, plays and a novel. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s soccer and lacrosse games. Bob was very proud of the accomplishments of his children and grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Patricia, son John Dockendorf, (Jane) daughter Margaret Koenig, (Nathan) foster son Rev. Louis Alvin Rene, (Beverly) brother Charles, and sister, Vera Kribbs. His beloved grandchildren include Peter Koenig, Katie Koenig, Audrey Dockendorf, Ella Dockendorf, Ava Dockendorf, and Charlie Dockendorf. He is also survived by eleven nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Mae Hall. Anyone wishing to make a donation in his honor may contribute to Camp Greentop, c/o The League for People with Disabilities, 1111 E Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21239. An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com McFarland Funeral Chapel & Crematory Tryon, North Carolina.

Albert W. Dockter Jr., age 93 of Alcoa passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the family home. He was a Veteran of the United States Army Air Corps 1943-1945. Albert was a member of the Maryville College Class of 1947, a former Townsend High School teacher, an active member of the Garst Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church Maryville for over 70 years, a member of the Optimist Club, The Blount County Historical Society (Past President), Knoxville Ballroom Dance Club, Genealogical Society, author of historical and genealogical articles, and office manager at State Auto Mutual Insurance Co. for 35 years. He was a dedicated father and husband who will be deeply missed by all. Preceded in death by: wife, Dorothy G. Dockter ’44; infant son; parents, Rev. Albert and Elsa Dockter; sister, Betty Turner. Survivors include: daughter, H. Elaine Baker ’71; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Larry West; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Lori Dockter; grandchildren, William West, Warren Dockter, Kelli Dockter, Natalie Dockter, Madelyn Dockter, and Ben Dockter; great-granddaughter, Rachel West; sister, Dorothy Benner; caregivers, Debbie Hunt, Alicia White, Trisha Gresham; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Harriet McKean Fields, age 90, of St. Petersburg passed away on Wednesday (March 29, 2017) at Signature Healthcare of Pinellas Park, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ocala, Fla., on Aug. 20, 1926, to the late Hugh McKean and the late Gertrude Dodd, she married Herbert Johnson in 1956. After his death in 1959, she married Richard Fields in 1976. Harriet graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee with her bachelor’s degree in physics. She worked for the University of Illinois as a computer programmer for 20 years. Harriet is survived by her daughter, Emily Johnson; granddaughter, Max Fox; grandson, Alex Fox; and three great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her second husband, Richard Fields. There was a gathering on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Anderson-McQueen Funeral Homes, 2201 Dr. M.L. King Street North, St. Petersburg, Fla.

Mary Ruth Barber Garza passed away in Champaign, IL. .

Alma Lee Lancaster Grubbs went to be with her lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 18, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Merrill Howard Grubbs ’48 for 51 years until his death in 1999. Alma was born in Naples, NC, October 5, 1926, the older daughter of Oren and Lucy Lancaster, She graduated from Maryville College in 1947 with a B.A. in Bible and Christian Education, She and Merrill met there and wed in 1948. They settled in Hendersonville, NC. In 1961, Alma and Merrill went to S. Korea with their 5 children and began a 30-year career as Presbyterian missionaries. Alma primarily taught at Hanil Women’s Seminary: piano, organ, preschool methods, English conversation, and puppetry. The couple retired to Lynchburg, VA in 1992. Alma is survived by her sister, Edith Mussler, of Toccoa, GA; her children: Jeff W. Grubbs of Lynchburg; Cynthia V. Horvath of Salem, VA; D Scott Grubbs of Greenville, SC; Tim G. Lowly of Itasca, Il; Amy G Moore of Bedford, VA; and 7 grandchildren. A memorial service was held at Rivermont Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Lynchburg, VA on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at 1:30pm.

Florence Guigou Gwyn, age 98, of North Wilkesboro died peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 17, 2016. A memorial service was held Friday, November 25, 2016 at 2:00 PM at North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church with Dr Benton J. Trawick officiating, assisted by Rev Steve Snipes. A private graveside service at Mountlawn Memorial Park was also held. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, William Blair Gwyn, brother John Harvey Guigou of Valdese, sister Louise G. Cox of Greensboro, and twin sister Elizabeth G. Friday of Hickory. Surviving are her four children, Carolyn Gwyn Bell of North Wilkesboro, William B. Gwyn, Jr. of Raleigh, Rosalyn Gwyn Schmidt of Greensboro, and Michael P. Gwyn and wife Lynn of Winston-Salem. Also surviving are her six grandchildren, Andrew Bell and wife Amanda (Meredith and Gwendolyn) of Kansas City, Martin Schmidt and wife Alexandra (Henry) of St Louis, Karl Schmidt and wife Allison of Atlanta, Michael Gwyn of Madison, WI, and Katherine and Rebecca Gwyn of Winston-Salem. Mrs Gwyn was born in Asheville on June 28, 1918 to Louis Philip and Lillian Sweeney Guigou. She was raised in Valdese, NC, graduated from Valdese High School, from Mitchell College in Statesville, and later attended Maryville College in Tennessee while her husband was serving in World War II. She was proud of her Waldensian heritage. Her father’s family was one of the original Protestant families who emigrated from Northern Italy to found the town of Valdese in Burke County. Her mother founded the Waldensian Heritage Museum in Valdese. Florence and Blair were married in 1942 and raised their children in North Wilkesboro. A devoted wife and mother, she was a longtime active member of North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church and took an active leadership role at the historic Wilkesboro Presbyterian Chapel. An enthusiastic exercise walker for many years, she was also a Girl Scout troop leader, church youth group leader, and participant in her children’s lives. Friends and family members remember Florence for her many positive qualities. She was a loving, generous, kind and thoughtful friend who was also characterized by a spirit of determination. Her warmth will be missed. The family would like to express gratitude to the home care assistants who helped with her care, especially Anna Delacruz-Hernandez and Maria Carolina Greene. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church, or to the Wilkesboro Presbyterian Chapel c/o 804 E Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

age 87, passed away October 3, 2013. He was the third child, second son of Edward H. Kemp, Sr. and Mary Venona Orr Kemp. His love of some 60 years was Barbara Ann Lunsford Kemp, now deceased. He served in the Army Air Corps in WWII and the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Abbott graduated from Maryville College, Maryville, TN, in 1947 and worked 55 years for Crawford and Company of Atlanta, GA. He enjoyed playing in and later watching baseball, basketball, tennis, and golf and also watching his grandchildren play soccer, volleyball, and football. Abbott accepted Christ as his Savior and Lord and was raised in the Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, Acworth, GA. As an adult, he enjoyed membership in seven different Presbyterian Churches in five different cities. Special for him was the Good Samaritan class and several mission trips with the youth of Westminster, the Men’s Sunday School Class at Woodmont Baptist Church, the Sunday School Class at Glen Leven, and the Men’s Bible Study Group at Sugartree. Memorial donations may go to any church that proclaims Jesus Christ as its head.

October 15, 1925 – September 7, 2013 Doris Fischer Latta passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013. She was a Pulaski resident since 1967, was born in Ellenton, Florida on October 15, 1925 and was 87 years old. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Pulaski, a life member of the National Home Gardening Club, a Master Gardner, member of the Arbor Day Foundation, University of Tennessee Alumni Association and Tri State Chapter of 34th INF Division Association. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 Tuesday, September 10th at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 10:00am on Wednesday, September 11th at the First Presbyterian Church, 202 South 2nd Street, Pulaski, Tn. 38478. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her, Husband of 56 years, Shirley W. Latta and her parents, William E. and Bessie DuBose Fischer. She is survived by her, Sister, Ruth Ann (Ed) Bennett of Black Hawk, Colorado Niece, Ann E. (Michael) of Fruitdale, AL. Niece, Jessica R. (Nathan) Espinosa of Lakewood, Colorado Niece, Patricia L (Walter) Hawranek of Bloomington, Indiana Niece, Connie S. Latta of Brentwood, TN. Nephew, Kenneth C. (Bitsy W.) Latta, Jr. of Lynnville, TN. Nephew, Steven G. (Wanda L.) Latta of Columbia, TN. Nephew, David D. (Manon) Latta of Bristow, VA. Nephew, Grant A. (Jan) Dillard of Franklin, TN. Nephew, William T. (Mary) Holden of Horseshoe, NC. Sister-in-laws, Jewell R. Latta and Blanche L. Dillard Several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends also survive.

Mary Josephine (Jo) Bolin Madden died September 14, 2018, at age 92. She received her BA in Music, completing the degree in three years (riding a bus back and forth from Knoxville each day). She received her MA in Music from Texas University. She taught piano and organ in the Knoxville area for many years. She also was organist at Bearden United Methodist Church for many years and later at West Hills Presbyterian Church, both in Knoxville. After the death of her parents, she managed the long-time family business, Service Awning Company on Central Avenue until her retirement at age 89! She had no children, but reached out to and cared for many friends and neighbors.

Frances June Hamilton Mathis, 82, of Dalton, died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Quinton Memorial Health Care. She was the daughter of the late Hugh Francis and June Warmack Hamilton and was preceded in death by her brother, Will Moore Hamilton; and her sister, Mary Caroline Hamilton. Frances is survived by her sister, Gertrude Burns of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Vada Hamilton of Dalton; nephews, Hugh M. and Elizabeth Hamilton of Dalton, Billy and Brenda Hamilton of Calhoun, Frank Hamilton and Leighton Hamilton both of Dalton, Hugh and Carol Burns of Marietta, Brad and Vickie Burns of Dalton; great-nieces and great-nephews. Graveside services will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from West Hill Cemetery with the Dr. Mickey Shealy officiating. The family asks that flowers please be omitted and memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 510 South Tibbs Rd., Dalton, Ga. 30720. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton ( across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.

MATTERN, Laura “Louise” 90, of Springfield peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2016, after several years of failing health. She was born March 23, 1926 in Knoxville, TN the daughter of Troy W. and Hazel Elizabeth (Miller) Warwick and attended Maryville College. Louise was employed by J.C. Penney for 22 years and retired as the manager of the Domestics Department. Her main occupation was as a mother to her children, and as a Minister’s wife, supporting her husband, Rev. Chalmers A. Mattern in his ministry at First Cristian Church in Findlay, OH and at Central Christian Church, Springfield for nineteen years at each church. Louise spread the message of Christian love by telling everyone that she met, “I love you.” She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Linda and James Barnhart of Oklahoma City, OK; three sons and daughters-in-law Rev. Dr. Perry and Maureen Mattern of Monroe, OH, Jonathon and Janice Mattern, and Timothy and Debra Mattern of Springfield; ten grandchildren David (Vonda) Barnhart, Andrew (Aundrea) Barnhart, Rachel (William) Landers, Sarah (Scott) Ferguson, Alicia (Chris) Manor, Joel (Amber) Mattern, Hannah (Jeffrey) Pendleton, Jason (Krista) Mattern, Justin and Jacob Mattern; fifteen great grandchildren Emma, Samuel, Thomas, Parker, Maxwell, Matthew, Cameron, Brenden, Bryson, Kylan, Liam, Addison, Hadley, Beckett and Parker; and a large extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-five years, Rev. Chalmers A. Mattern in 2000. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staffs at both Hearth & Home facilities for their exceptional care of Louise during her final journey. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 PM. in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME and for one hour prior to the service in church. Services will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM. in the Central Christian Church, 1504 Villa Rd., Springfield with Rev. Stephen Bentley officiating. Burial to follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Christian c/o Christian Church in Ohio, 1347 Worthington Woods Blvd., Suite A, Worthington, OH 43085.

died Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Village Care and Rehabilitation Center, Covenant Village, in Westminster, Colorado after a glorious celebration of his 92nd birthday on the 21st of January. A memorial worship service will be held on Friday, February 6th at 2:30 p.m. at the Smith Fellowship Hall at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. His body was donated to Science Care and his ashes will be interred at the New Providence Church cemetery in Maryville, TN, at a later date. Irvin was born in Meridian, Mississippi, the eighth of nine children born to Robert Donnell McArthur and Pearl Stainton McArthur. He graduated from Meridian Junior College, and after service in the Army from 1943 to 1946, he graduated from Maryville College, Maryville Tennessee. He went on to Princeton Theological Seminary where he met his future wife. He transferred to Louisville Theological Seminary and after completion of his Master of Divinity degree, was ordained by the Presbyterian Church in 1950. He served churches in Mississippi, Florida, Utah and Colorado, before becoming assistant administrator and then executive director of Florida Presbyterian Homes in Lakeland, Florida. He thrived in his retirement in Lakeland, FL and Cottonwood, AZ before moving to Covenant Village in Westminster in 2002 where his greatest joys were searching his genealogy, writing and sharing his Legacy of Number Eight blog, communicating with his family, spending countless hours reading, writing and researching on his computer, and sharing God’s love through his smile. Irvin’s brothers and sisters, Stainton McArthur, Mary McArthur Beard, David McArthur, Donnell McArthur, Mildred McArthur, Betty McArthur Millison, John McArthur, and Virginia McArthur Todd preceded him in his death. He has two remaining sister-in-laws, Margaret V. McArthur of South Carolina and Geneva M. McArthur of Maryville, TN. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Margaret O. McArthur; 4 children, Kenneth A. McArthur and his wife Roxanne McArthur, of Richboro, PA; Margaret Jean McArthur and her husband Edwin Orlosky of Dillon, CO; Robert A. McArthur and his wife Jesse McArthur of McCaysville, Georgia; and John T. McArthur and his wife Reva Tankle of Holliston, MA; 7 grandchildren, Angela Donaghy (and husband Damian), Melissa (and husband Justin), Christopher (and wife Charity), Michael (and wife Jenn), Stephan, Sam and Max; two great grandchildren, Aribella and Noah and numerous nieces and nephews.

Passed away Feb. 23, 2015. at Westminster Manor in Austin, Texas. He was 90 years old. Owen was raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by his parents Owen and Nellie McGarity and attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee. He then graduated from McCormick Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. He met his wife Lois, a fellow Maryville student, in 1946. After their marriage, they moved to Ashmore, Illinois where Owen served as pastor of the Ashmore Presbyterian Church. Following Ashmore, Owen served churches in: Brighton Park, Illinois; Ossian, Indiana; Rosenberg, Texas; Port Neches, Texas; Clarendon, Texas; Memphis, Texas; and Gonzales, Texas. While living in Rosenberg, he received a Masters of Theology degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. After retiring, he continued to serve as a part-time pastor in Luling, Texas and Cheapside, Texas and as the chaplain of the Warm Springs Rehabilitation Center in Ottine, Texas. In the spare moments of his full life, Owen was an avid ham radio operator with ham friends throughout the world. Owen is survived by his wife, Lois, his children Thomas, Arthur, Elizabeth Silva, Ralph, and Mary Nell Clark, 14 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mary Jane Tedford Miller, age 90, of Maryville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday January 14, 2016, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a lifetime member of Maryville First Baptist Church. Mary Jane was a graduate of Maryville College and taught at Clinton, Friendsville, and Everett High Schools. She was a member of the Alpha Delta Kappa Teaching Sorority. She retired from Heritage High School where she was an English teacher for many years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed by those who knew her. Preceded in death by husband, Edgar Miller; sister, Helen Lawson; son-in-law, Rodney Jones. Survivors include son & daughter-in-law, James & Kathy Miller of Asheville, NC; daughter, Marilyn S. Miller Jones of Alcoa; grandchildren, Jennifer Miller of Asheville, NC, and Jared Miller, U.S. Army in Ft. Leavenworth, KS; great-grandchildren, Brooke & Caitlynn Pacheco. Family received friends. Sunday, January 17, 2016, with funeral service at Smith Trinity Chapel, Rev. Charles Ballard officiating. Family and friends assembled for interment on Monday, January 18, 2016, at Grandview Cemetery.

of Bay Harbor’s Island passed away Friday February 7th, 2014 at the Suwannee Valley Care Center after an extended illness. She was the daughter of the late George A.L. and Elizabeth Engle Roberts Sr. She was preceded in death by George A.L. Roberts Jr.,her brother. She was a member of the United Church of Christ and a kindergarten teacher for 25 years. She enjoyed china painting, traveling and spending time with her family. Mary was survived by her husband of sixty three years, The Reverend A. Bertram Miller of Bay Harbor, Florida; one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Nestler (Peter) Lebanon, NH; one brother, William Roberts (Barbara) Lancaster, NH; one Grandson, Michael H. Nestler, two sister in laws Martha Jean Roberts and Julia Merrill and numerous nieces and nephews.

beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 in Troy, New York. Ann graduated Maryville College and worked as an administrative assistant at The King’s College in Briarcliff Manor. She is survived by her five daughters Deborah, Pamela, Dale, Faith and Hope. Ann also leaves behind 15 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received at the Grace Baptist Church, 12 Orchard Ridge Road, Chappaqua, NY on Sunday, November 23, from 2pm – 3pm; with the funeral service beginning at 3pm. Friends are invited to meet the family at Ballard-Durand FH Monday, November 24, at 9am so we may process to Cloverleaf Memorial Park in Woodbridge, New Jersey for the interment.