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Anderson, Chesley Speer passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on August 7, 2018, in Saskatoon, Sask. Ches was born August 8, 1928, in Danville, Virginia, to Walter and Ray Anderson, the middle of three boys. He graduated from Maryville College and University of Tennessee and began his teaching career. He was an extraordinary athlete, and participated in gymnastics, wrestling, tennis, golf and many other sports. He loved the outdoors and spent time hunting, fishing, camping and enjoying nature. Painting was a hobby and a passion and he was widely known around Saskatchewan for his watercolours. In 1958, he moved his family to Saskatoon in order to work for the College of Physical Education at the University of Saskatchewan. He retired from the university in 1990 and spent his retirement playing golf, painting and spending time with friends. He loved a challenge and enjoyed trying to figure out how to beat the house at roulette. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara, his children Chesley Jr., Alice (Alan) Neufeld and April (Pat) Loran; his brother John (Judy) Anderson of Wyoming; grandchildren R. Chesley (Tanya) Johnson, Stephanie and Bailey (Cole) Neufeld, Jessica (Aden) Anderson, Noelle and Anthony (Tricia) Loran, Theresa Schmidt and Michelle (Ryan) Ellson. He also has 5 great grandchildren and 4 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Walter. The family thanks the staff at Central Haven Care Home for the kindness and love they showed dad.

James Rhyne Arnhart, age 96 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away at Alive Hospice on September 1, 2020. He was born in Asheville, North Carolina on January 26, 1924 but raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr. Arnhart was preceded in death by his wife Bobbye Arnhart and his parents, James William and Eula Rhyne Arnhart; brothers, Arwyn and Jerry Arnhart and a sister, Maxie Gunderson. Survivors include a brother, Tom Arnhart (Sue); children, Brooks Harrison (Charlie), James Arnhart, Jr. (Carol), and Leslee Barfield (Jean Paul); grandchildren, Rhyne Piggott (Whitney), Lucie Burchfield (John), Will Carrington, Wesley and Julia Arnhart; great-grandchildren, Harrison Murphy, Mary Evans Burchfield, Opal Piggott, Parker Burchfield, Kaylee Harrison, Caroline Harrison, Mycaela Harrison and Emily Elizabeth Arnhart. Mr. Arnhart was a United States Coast Guard veteran and served during World War II and spent four years in the Pacific as a Pharmacist’s Mate on the USS Brewster. After the war he returned to attend college at the University of Tennessee and was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He graduated from Maryville College with a degree in Business Administration. He later received his Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Arnhart moved to Murfreesboro in 1953 to become CEO of Rutherford Hospital, Inc. later Middle Tennessee Medical Center. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1970 and was ordained an Episcopal priest after attending Seminary at the School of Theology in Sewanee, Tennessee. James later retired from Middle Tennessee Medical Center in 1986 and became Executive Director of the Christy Houston Foundation until his retirement in 1999. A public graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2020 at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Michael O’Bannon officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Charity Circle of Murfreesboro, Alive Hospice, St. Thomas Rutherford Foundation or the James Arnhart Nursing Scholarship at MTSU. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Woodfin Funeral Chapels and an online guestbook is available for the Arnhart family at www.woodfinchapel.com.

of Apollo Beach, died May 15, 2014. Survived by wife, Gail; children, Michael, Gary & Lyn; 3 grands; 2 great-grands; brothers, Jack & Jim. Dobies Funeral Home, Tarpon

went to his heavenly home Sunday, January 4, 2015. Born on August 5, 1924 in Montgomery, AL, he was the son of the late Ted H. Beasley, Sr. and Mattie Emily Law Beasley. Ted was a veteran of the US Navy during World War II. He graduated from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA earning a Master of Divinity and of Maryville College in Maryville, TN earning his undergraduate degree. He began his ministry serving two churches at the same time, Fishing Creek Presbyterian Church and Uriel Presbyterian Church both in Chester, SC. He next served as pastor at Panthersville Presbyterian Church in Decatur, GA and later served at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Florence, SC. His final pastoral service was at Armstrong Memorial Presbyterian Church in Gastonia from 1975 until his retirement in 1990. Ted was always looking out for others and put his family and friends first in his life. Survivors include, his loving wife, Ann Lindsay Beasley of Gastonia; sons T.H. “Trey” Beasley, III and wife, Jan of FL, Boyd Beasley and wife, Beth of Huntersville; daughter, Kaye Beasley- Rash and husband, Rick of Blowing Rock; step-daughter, Cynthia Lindsay Green and husband, Gary of FL; brother, Ray Beasley and wife, Sue of AL; sister, Judy Beasley of AL; grandchildren, T.H. “Brook” Beasley, IV and wife, Olivia of Charlotte; Connor and Owen Beasley; and great-grandchildren, Hayden, Noah and Kendall Beasley. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00pm, Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Myers Memorial United Methodist Church in Gastonia with Rev. Dr. Sydnor Thompson, III and Rev. Dr. Jim Cockerham officiating. Myers Memorial is the longtime church of Ann and where they began their life together in marriage in 1989. The family will receive friends following the service in the vestibule. Ted was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Boyd Beasley; brother, Harold Beasley and his wife, Nita; and sister, Jean Sanders and her husband, Cecil. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to: Maryville College, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN, 37804

Former Sweetwater High School football coach King Berrong passed away this week, according to the school. Coach Berrong began his football career as a player at Everett High School in Blount County. He then earned a scholarship to Maryville College. While there, he and his teammates were selected to play in the first Tangerine Bowl. Berrong then secured a position as head football coach at Sweetwater High, leading the team to two consecutive state titles in 1971 and 1972. Two of his most recognizable players are Kippie Brown, who currently coaches with the Seattle Seahawks, and Gerald Brown who coaches with the Atlanta Falcons. Coach Berrong was a member of the Blount County Hall of Fame, the Maryville College Wall of Fame, the Monroe County Hall of Fame, and the TSSAA Hall of Fame.

Neal “Pop” Burchfield, age 94, of Maryville went home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 2, 2022.  Neal was born in Wayne County on February 21, 1928, to Flora Miller Burchfield and Otis Burchfield.  He graduated from Maryville High School where he played football.  Neal married the love of his life, Verna Henry, on June 10, 1948, and the two made a home in Maryville where they raised two sons, Rick and Gary.  Neal spent the majority of his life working at the Aluminum Company of America and as a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville.  Preceded in death by his parents, Flora and Otis Burchfield, and sister and brother-in-law, June and Fred Caldwell.  Neal is survived by his wife of 74 years, Verna Henry Burchfield; sons, Rick (Joni) and Gary (Robin) Burchfield; grandsons, Richard (Akiko) Burchfield, Brandon (Shala) Burchfield, and Cole Burchfield; and great-grandchildren, Emory, Channing and Camden Burchfield.

June Elaine Bursey, 85, of West Palm Beach passed away on August 6, 2013 under the care of Hospice of Palm Beach County. She was a life long resident of this area and had been a teacher witht he Palm Beach County School Board. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert and two sons; Dean Charles and Curtis Lee.

Lois Johanson Cale passed away on April 27, 2012.

passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Sterling House of Maryville. An Alcoa “Tornado” through and through, the transition to having a Maryville address when he moved to Sterling House Assisted Living of Maryville was hard, the final transition to heaven was full of peace and glory! L.A. grew up in the Bassel community in Alcoa on Lindsey Street with his parents, Lucious and Delean Campbell; and his brother, Robert, all of whom predeceased him. He met the love of his life, his future wife, Virginia Lee Hand, as a student at Alcoa High School. After graduating in 1945, he enlisted in the U.S. Army just as World War II was ending, and served his country in France. Returning to civilian life, he attended Maryville College where he played football and baseball and graduated in 1951 with a degree in physical education. He and Virginia were married on April 15, 1951. He taught physical education and math (including algebra, geometry, and calculus) first at Friendsville and then for Alcoa City Schools, Bassel (where he also served as principal), Springbrook, and Alcoa Junior High and High School. He coached every sport available at the time; basketball, both boys’ and girls’ teams, football, and, for many years, Alcoa High School baseball. Generations of kids, now middle-aged and older, know him as “Coach Campbell”. During the 1960’s he enrolled at UT and earned a Master’s Degree in educational administration and supervision. L.A. was kind, patient, generous, intelligent, creative, and wryly funny. His life revolved around giving to others. He was always willing to provide extra help to his students before and after school. He gave blood regularly his whole adult life, he delivered meals for Meals on Wheels after his retirement from teaching at the age of 68, developing wonderful friendships with the clients, he loved gardening and grew delicious tomatoes, green beans, corn, okra, and cucumbers that he happily gave away to friends, neighbors and acquaintances as well as to the folks on his Meals on Wheels routes. He was active in Alcoa First United Methodist Church for 60 plus years, participating in and leading committees, ushering, and leading Bible studies and teaching the Christian Fellowship Sunday school class. L.A. discovered the pleasure of grandparenting upon the birth of his first granddaughter, Meghan Large Rasnake, and played Barbies with her, and later with his second granddaughter, Keely Pate Everett, without complaint. He then had three grandsons, David Norris Large, Robert “Bo” Lee Campbell, and Shane Christopher Campbell, with whom he shared his love of sports of all kinds, playing baseball, basketball, tee ball, golf, soccer and football with all of them any chance he got. L.A. is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia Hand Campbell; his daughters and sons-in-law, Jenny Campbell Pate (Bill) of Springfield, Virginia, and Amy Campbell Large (Phil) of Maryville; and his son and daughter-in-law, Robert “Bob” Montgomery Campbell (Connie McCall) of Hobe Sound, Florida; his five beloved grandchildren; and one great grandchild, Eliot Campbell Rasnake; his sister-in-law, Mary Nelle Campbell; and a host of friends, especially his best, lifelong friend Gene Reynolds (Charlene). Sincere thanks to the wonderful staff at Sterling House of Maryville and to his friend and physician, Dr. Steve Pershing of Madisonville.

William J. Carroll, age 91, passed away, at home, on September 21, 2020. He was the loving husband of Jean (Workman) Carroll; together they shared over 9 years of marriage. Bill was born in Grenogue DE on March 17, 1929 and was the son of the late William J. Carroll Sr. and Janet (Thayer) Carroll. He worked as a chemist for many years prior to retiring. He was predeceased by his wife Edna M. Carroll in 2010. In addition to his wife Jean, he is survived by his children George M. Carroll and Rebecca Patton; his stepchildren Lois Klinedinst, Donna Brenneman, Beverly Bush and Patricia Toomey; his grandchildren Heather and Megan; 2 great-grandchildren; his step grandchildren Ashley, Kendra, Corey, Josh, Derek, Heather, Zachary, Jeffrey and Hunter and many step great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Milton Carroll. He was predeceased by his grandson Josh and his step granddaughter Amanda and his brother James Carroll.

Family and friends are invited to attend a gathering in celebration of his life on Friday from 5:00PM – 6:00 PM at Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc., 175 N. Main St., Spring Grove PA 17362. A service and interment will be held privately by the family.

Since Carl Lindsay ’50 passed away in January of this year, Carol has moved Sacramento to be near her daughter and son in Palo Alto.

Carol Corbett (born Betty Carol Corbett) died on January 14, 2022, a few weeks past her 92^nd birthday. She was born in 1929 in Jacksonville, FL to George Lester Corbett and Marian Henry Corbett. Carol and her older sister, Louise, were raised on modest means in the Great Depression’s wake. There was not a lot of money, but since they didn’t know anything different, they were happy and content. Their mother made a great effort to make sure her girls had opportunities, including elocution and violin lessons, and educations at Maryville College in Tennessee. After college, Carol settled in the Washington DC area where she worked for the Department of Agriculture, met and married Donald Raymond Jackson, and became mother to son, Donald Clark and daughter, Linda Marian.

While raising their young children in Connecticut, Carol returned to Trinity College, earned her MA in English, and became a substitute teacher. Later, after a family move to Louisville, KY in the 1970’s, she worked as a secretary in an investment firm and, through her own initiative and persistence, broke a glass ceiling by passing rigorous exams to establish herself as a stockbroker. She acquired a loyal set of clients, grateful for her smart financial moves on their behalf.

Carol remained a steadfast Maryville College alumna for all of her days. In her retirement (and long after a divorce from D.R. Jackson), she reunited with her college beau, Carl Lindsay, Jr. from New Hope, PA. They spent many happy years there together where she was welcomed and loved by her “east coast family.”  After Carl’s passing, Carol relocated to the Sacramento area to be near her daughter. With her sunny disposition, Carol quickly developed a new circle of treasured friends. She was fiercely independent, a savvy player of bridge, and a social butterfly.

Carol Corbett is survived by her children, Donald Clark Jackson (Darlene Yaplee) and Linda Marian Jackson Collins (Rob Collins), her granddaughter, Jordan Yaplee Jackson, her nephews William H. Owen and David C. Owen, and her east coast family: CL Lindsay III, Anne Thornton, Tony Thornton,  Helen Thornton, Karen Thornton, Chris Farley, Patrick Farley, and Jack Farley. She is also fondly remembered by D.R. Jackson’s family: Nancy Jackson, Brenda Jackson, John Jackson, and Laura Jackson.

Mary “June” Coulter Walker Daniels passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2020, and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in her heavenly home. “Short”, as her family called her, was born on Four Dollar Row in Walland, Tennessee on March 24, 1930. When she was six years old her family moved to the farm at Coulter Bridge. She loved life on the farm with her sister and brothers and could often be found picking strawberries and fresh vegetables from the garden, especially tomatoes. She sometimes helped with getting the cows in, riding mules, playing in the hay loft, swimming in the river, and helping her mother clean house. Life was always busy and Sunday fun with the 26 Coulter cousins was a wonderful time for her and her family. June graduated from Walland High School, attended Maryville College, and completed her education at Knoxville Business College. She retired from Proffitt’s Department Store in 1995 where she served as head of the accounting, accounts payable department, and was loved by all who worked under her. June was a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville, and formerly of Miller’s Cove Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and served as the church clerk. While growing up she and her family attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. June was known as a loving wife, sister, step-mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, and as a woman who was always faithful in her walk with the Lord. Many describe her as a precious lady, very giving and loving; a wonderful person who never said an unkind word about anyone. She was admired and loved by all who knew her. June enjoyed traveling, special family times, shopping till she dropped for just the right fashions, and working to keep her home decorated and in immaculate shape. She especially loved spending time with her best friend of 90 years, her sister Eileen. June is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Houston Coulter and Anna Elizabeth Waters Coulter; her husband of 36 years, Gene Ross Walker; her husband of 20 years, Shirl Winford Daniels; and nephews Harold Andrew Coulter Jr. (Andy), Randy Thomas Lowe, and Dustin L. Shamblin. She is survived by her sister Eileen Coulter Lowe and brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold Andrew Coulter and Pat and Max Houston Coulter and Betty, all of Maryville; Sisters-in-law, Maxine Caughron Walker, also of Maryville and Elizabeth Walker French of Ft. Myers, Florida; Brother-in-law, Felix Daniels (Millie), Maryville, and Brother-in-law, Max Walker (Dixie) of Walland. Also survived by: Step-daughters, Gail Daniels Burns (Doug) and Bobbie Daniels Fields (Gary); Grandchildren, Lauren Fields Williamson (Caleb), Tyler Burns, Taylor Burns Jackson (Greg), Kristen Fields Sliger (Peyton). Six great-grandchildren. Special nieces and nephews: Linda Coulter Pace (Lynn), Terri Lowe Teague (Randy), Mike Houston Coulter (Jan), Bryan Max Coulter (Hollie), and Mike Lynn Shamblin (Terri). 9 Coulter great nieces and nephews and 10 great-greats. 11 Walker nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. June Coulter Walker Daniels, “Aunt Short” loved life, her family, and most of all, her God. The Celebration of life service for June Daniels will be held in the Smith West Chapel on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 7:00pm. The family and friends will assemble at West Miller’s Cove Baptist Church Cemetery located at 308 W Millers Cove Rd, Walland, TN 37886 at 11:00am, Thursday, September 24, 2020 for the Interment. Memorial contributions may be made in June’s name to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church @ 3736 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37804. Friends may call at their convenience on Tuesday, September 22,2020 from 12;00pm until 5:00pm and on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 9:00am until service time at 7:00pm. Condolences may be shared at www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. Arrangements by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000.

Donald deNagy passed peacefully in his sleep to spend Christmas and eternity with his beloved wife Doe on Friday, December 25, 2020.

Don deNagy started his life in Pittsfield, Massachusetts as the last child of Louis and Ruth deNagy. He joined his brother Hugh and identical twin Bruce. Through his childhood the family lived in Pittsfield, Delmar, NY and Oak Ridge, TN. He graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee, where he met the love of his life, Dolores (Doe). They married in 1951 and celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2001 with a party filled with friends and family. After his service in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict, he began and retired from The Travelers Insurance Co as a claims manager. Many lifelong friends were made, parties were had, and great memories still exist today. Over the years his family grew to include three daughters, Deborah Boone, Dorrie deNagy and Deidre Bidwell. We were and will always be “the five D’s!

He loved to drive, so family vacations were spent camping all over the country. After he retired, Don and Doe purchased an RV (a real upgrade from pup tents and the Ted Williams pop-up camper). The RV went from Maine to Florida and all parts in between with family members tagging along whenever they were able. They loved to travel to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, but their most memorable trips were to the Czech Republic where Don met many relatives and rang the bells in the church where his Great Grandfather preached, and cruising through the Panama Canal on Does birthday.

The family has grown to include sons-in law, David Boone and Eric Bidwell, his adoring granddaughters, Sarah Harris (Peter), Abigael Boone and Margaret and Laura Bidwell, and Dorries partner, Paul Collen. After growing up with all boys he was now totally surrounded by women, and he loved it.

After Doe passed away in December 2002, he spent several years meeting his youngest granddaughters at the bus stop after school and spending afternoons enjoying each other’s company. After the October 2011 snowstorm, he decided to move into assisted living and spent 7 years at Middlewoods of Farmington. As his health declined, he spent the last 15 months at The Reservoir in West Hartford. Our family is deeply indebted to all the staff for taking such good care of our Dad.

He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and sister-in law, Barbara Thompson.

He was a man of the greatest generation, humble, polite and soft spoken and you knew you were loved.

Thank you, Dad, – you are the best. We love you and miss you.

Everything is truly “fine” now.

James Ross James Ross Dooley, 89, an Atlanta area resident since the early 1950s, left this world better than he found it per Boy Scout Rule on August 17, 2017. Mr. Dooley, born March 5, 1928, in St. Petersburg, FL, also known as JR, Ross, Jim, Grandy, attended St. Pete High School, St. Pete Junior College, and graduated from Maryville College where he studied psychology, music ministry and cooking. He used these skills throughout his work and personal life. He served briefly in the U. S. Army and once discharged worked at Rich’s, the YMCA, and 3M. He retired from Retail Credit Company (now Equifax) in 1987. In retirement he enjoyed cooking for McDonald’s, singing in choirs, and AARP driver safety classes. But the passions of his life were baking birthday cakes, biscuits and gingerbread houses for his grandchildren, camping, and the Boy Scouts. Volunteering for many years as a scout leader and then a Wood Badge trainer long after his son had achieved Eagle Scout, Mr. Dooley achieved the highest honor, the Silver Beaver award. He is best known for his beautiful voice that he shared with many churches as choir director, song leader and featured soloist. A member of Northwoods UMC in Doraville for many years, Mr. Dooley was an active member of Kennesaw UMC until moving to Rome in May. For many years he traveled extensively throughout the United States and all around the world. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 63+ years, Frances Mitchell Dooley, children Eileen Walker (Steve), Rome, Patrick Dooley, Harwich, MA, and Shawn Dooley (Donald Neumeister), Atlanta. Celebrating his life are his grandchildren Elizabeth Chambers (Justin), Katie Womack (Ryan), Bess Neumeister, Fritz Neumeister, and Mary Margaret Hicks (James). He also leaves behind a namesake great granddaughter, Ava Ross Womack, and great grandsons William Womack, Henry Chambers and Patrick Hicks (due in October). He is survived by sister, Vivian Dick of Gainesville, FL, brother and sister-in-law, Alan and Carolyn Dooley of Johnson City, TN, and sister-in-law, Johnnie Mitchell of Miami, FL, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dorris Blood and Patrick C. Dooley, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Ron Dick, Sr., brother-in-law, Robert M. Mitchell, Jr., and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Beth and Joe Gardner. The family wishes to thank the angels of Visiting Angels, Tasha and Laura, Aloha to Aging, the staff and caregivers in The Harbor at Renaissance Marquis where he has resided since May, the nurses from Gentiva Home Health, the staff and caregivers at Heyman Hospice, and the Emory Body Donation Program for the love and comfort you gave to him and our family. We never felt alone. Mr. Dooley’s memorial service was held at Kennesaw United Methodist Church, Kennesaw, GA. Guests were asked to wear their Boy Scout Uniform or the color purple for Alzheimer’s awareness. Per his wishes, Mr. Dooley’s body was donated to the Emory University School of Medicine to further the understanding of Alzheimer’s. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to your favorite charity to Alz.Org , Atlanta Area Council Boy Scouts of America or Kennesaw UMC.

Lowell M. Duffey ’51, passed away February 6, 2018, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Sarah Kemp Farrar, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.

Sarah was born in Birmingham, AL on November 21, 1930. Her parents, Edward Harvey Kemp and Mary Orr Kemp were moving from Texas to Georgia when her mother, traveling by train, had to delay her trip to deliver Sarah. They soon made their way to Acworth, GA where she was raised. Growing up, she was a member of the Mars Hill Presbyterian Church which was founded in 1836 by several of her ancestors.

She graduated from Acworth High School and Maryville College in Tennessee. She was employed by Lockheed in May of 1951 where she met Ralph, her husband of 68 years.

She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church Marietta and served in several capacities. She loved to read and do crossword puzzles. She was an excellent bridge player, valued and respected by both partners and opponents. She never met a stranger or forgot a name. If she met you once, you were considered her friend for life. Her greatest legacy, however, was her love and devotion to family who knew her as Sassy. She shared life lessons and instilled the love of fine arts, sports, education and participation in community and church life.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Edward Kemp and Abbott Kemp. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Farrar; son, Ken Farrar (Martha); daughter, Leigh Pharr (Steve); grandchildren, Meredith (Mark) Stroud, Drew Farrar, Beth (J. R.) McMillan, Jim Pharr, and great grandchild, Aurelia Wren McMillan. Survivors also include her sister, Mary Alice Kemp; her brother-in-law, Bill Farrar (Debbie) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Charles A. (Charlie) Flood, 87, longtime resident of Westboro, MA died on December 31, 2015 surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He is now reunited with his beloved Janet who predeceased him in 2009. Charlie was born in Spring Lake, NJ, son of Joseph B. and Edna (Bowen) Flood. He was raised in Manasquan and educated in their public schools. He is a graduate of Maryville College in Tennessee. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps during the Korean War. While serving at the Murphy Army Hospital, he had a blind date with a young kindergarten teacher whom he married and shared 55 wonderful years. Charlie and Janet settled in Westboro in 1959 when Charlie joined the Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology in Shrewsbury as a Research Associate. He also worked at the UMass Medical School retiring in 1993. Charlie was a longtime member of the Congregational Church of Westborough and loyal member of the chancel choir. He served on the Music Committee and the Men’s Lunch Bunch. He was a member, Past Master and Secretary Emeritus of Siloam Lodge A.E. & A.M. of Westboro. He was a member of the York Rite Bodies of Milford and Alethea Grotto of Worcester. Charlie was a longtime member of the Westboro Players Club. He served as President and appeared in many plays and musicals in the area. He was a longtime member and Chairman of the Westboro Community Chorus. He served the community on the Westboro Cultural Council, was a longtime election worker and Chairman of the Westboro Council on Aging. Charlie’s true loves were his wife, children, grand and great grandchildren. He is survived by two sons, Charles H. Flood (Michele) of Natick, Jonathan B. Flood (Maria “Marty”) of North Grafton, two daughters, Susan B. Coviello (David) of West Boylston and Robin E. Tougas (James) of Framingham, thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Robert Flood (Gail) of Point Pleasant, NJ. He is predeceased by his daughter in law, Anne-Marie Flood. Calling hours will be Tuesday, January 5, 2016, 4-7 pm at the Pickering Funeral Home. A masonic service will be performed at 6:45 pm. A celebration of his life will be Wednesday, January 6, 2016, 11 am at the Westboro Congregational Church, 54 W. Main St. Westboro, MA. Burial in Pine Grove Cemetery will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Westborough Senior Center, 4 Rogers Rd., Westborough, MA 01581.

is thrilled to announce that she and her husband plan to move to live in Maryville on June 1st. After 40 years in South Korea, retired near DC, a Delaware beach and a CCRC in Lewes DE they are coming a wiggly full circle back to Maryville! Their six kids live in the UAE, China, Rwanda, Alaska, Alabama, Tennessee and some grandchildren also live in the South.

Myrna Boring Hall age 82 of Maryville passed away Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Little Creek Nursing Center. Myrna lived in Cades Cove until 1944. Her father, Murray Boring, was the postmaster for Cades Cove and their house was the post office. Myrna started school at Cades Cove Consolidated School, and later the students were moved to the Cable School near the Cable Mill. She started high school at Townsend High School until her family moved to Maryville where she attended Everett High School. Myrna graduated from Maryville College in 1951 with a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry. She worked for a period of time at K-25 Nuclear Facility in Oak Ridge. After raising her children, Myrna returned to the workforce as a teacher in Maryville City and Blount County Schools. During that time she earned a Master of Science from the University of Tennessee. She retired after 20 years as an educator. She was a member of Maryville First Baptist and the Blount County Retired Teachers Association. Preceded in death by: Husband, retired Command Sergeant Major Ralph L. Hall; Parents, Murray & Cordie Myers Boring; eleven brother and sisters. Survivors include: Daughters & Sons-in-law, Terri & Robert Bradshaw, Kathy & Jim Orcutt, Gina & David Wagner; Grandchildren & Pallbearers, Isaac & Nicholas Bradshaw, Clay & Cody Wagner, and Jonathan Orcutt. Funeral services were Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Charles Ballard officiating. Internment at Grandview Cemetery.

Guy House of Silver Spring, MD passed away on February 6, 2023, at the age of 94. A native of Jackson County, NC, he was a graduate of Sylva High School, and attended Maryville College. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and was retired from a career with the Department of State and U.S. Information Agency. He enjoyed travelling, especially visiting National Parks and Botanical Gardens at home and abroad. Gardening was one of his hobbies. Surviving are a son, Gary House of Silver Spring, a daughter, Carla Robinson, and husband Gary of Gaithersburg, MD, and two granddaughters, Alyssa and Jenna Robinson.

Richard Isenberg, age 95, of Sevierville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 7, 2021 with his family by his side. Richard was born July 25, 1926. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Sevierville since the age of 12. Richard loved the Lord and his church. He was an adult Sunday School Class Teacher and Elder. Richard was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Army Infantry in Germany. He graduated from Maryville College in 1951 with a degree in Business. He worked with Isenberg Motor Company and Roy Newman Motors for a total of 17 years. He came to work at Sevier County Bank in June 1969 as an Officer in the Loan Department and retired in 1992 as a Senior Vice President. He also served on the Sevier County Bank Board of Directors and the Sevier County Electric System Board. Richard was proud to be a member of the American Legion Post #104 for many years. He was inducted into the 2007 Sevier County High School Athletic Hall of Fame (Class of 1994). He enjoyed golfing, fishing in Tennessee rivers, and was an avid sports fan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Ada H. Isenberg. He is survived by his daughters, Janet Proffitt and husband John, Mary Ann Helton and husband Butch; grandchildren, Michael Headrick and wife Cara, Emily Brearley and husband Dan; extended family members, Jeff Scheafnocker and Kristen Faerber. Memorial donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 500 Belle Ave., Sevierville, TN 37862. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to his caregivers, Joan Helton, Karen Geilenkirchen, Joyce Dyer, and Donna Huskey, all the Staff at Sevierville Health and Rehabilitation for their exceptional care. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 PM Thursday, August 12th at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Family and friends will leave Atchley Funeral Home in procession at 10:30 AM Friday, August 13th for an 11 AM Graveside Service and interment at Middle Creek Cemetery with Pastor Sam Haun officiating. A Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Saturday, August 21st at First Presbyterian Church, Sevierville. Arrangements are in the care of Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. Online condolences can be made at www.atchleyfuneralhome.com.

writes in to share that she is living living with her daughter, Mary Kathryn, and her two younger children, Benjamin and Melody. Being a member of the family keeps her active and happy.

Janice Landstrom Kay, age 94, passed away in Germantown, Tennessee, on Nov. 4, 2023, after a long illness. She previously resided in Brentwood and Franklin, Tennessee.

She was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, and was the only child of Elmer S. Landstrom and Doris K Landstrom.

She is survived by 3 daughters- Dr. Jennifer Kay Kidd, Dr. Jill Kay Boyle and Holly Kay Walters; 6 grandchildren-Elizabeth Rachels(Scott), Colleen Boyle, Nathaniel Kidd, Emily San Roman(Daniel), Benjamin Kidd, and Heather Schirmer(Daniel); and 2 great grandchildren-Katherine Rachels and Shay San Roman.

Janice attended Maryville College in Knoxville, TN and graduated from New Jersey State Teachers College with a BA degree and subsequently with a Master degree in Education.

Janice taught first grade for many years in public and private schools before retirement.

She was a member of the Old Glory chapter of the DAR in Franklin, the New Neighbors Garden Club and Brentwood Baptist Church. She was an avid traveler and managed to visit over 25 countries during her life.

Thomas S. Kees Jr. died on February 27th after a long war with cancer. Tom had won all of the previous battles, but cancer ultimately won the war. He was preceded in death by by his prostate, his esophagus and bladder. His wife Nancy, told him that if he wanted to get away from her, divorce would be easier than trying to escape piece by piece. He was born in 1929, to Mae and Thomas Kees in Philadelphia, PA. he met the aforementioned Nancy in that city and made her his child bride. Her mother frequently played that song “Too Young” when he came to court her. But, despite her lack of faith in her daughter’s maturity, the marriage lasted almost 62 years. A graduate of Maryville College in Tennessee, he enlisted in the Army right out of college, leaving us to question the quality of his education. He worked in Counterintelligence and we’re sure he had some interesting adventures. Sadly, he couldn’t tell us about them or he’d have to kill us. Following his army service, he began his long career at Sears, Roebuck and Co. He excelled at every job he had and quickly rose up the corporate ladder. he retired in 1989 and Sears has been in steady decline ever since. He would tell you this was no coincidence. He and Nancy moved to Pinehurst, NC upon his retirement. Thankfully for Nancy’s sanity, he kept himself busy with many activities in his new home. He was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church. he served on the Moore County Water and Soil Conservation Board and was still actively serving on the Moore County ABC Board when he died. He also became a lawn Bowler, which was a perfect sport for an old guy. He served as President of the Pinehurst Lawn Bowls Club 4 times (mainly because no one else wanted the job) and as Secretary of the U.S. Lawn Bowls Association. In 2016, he was inducted into the U.S. Lawn Bowls Hall of Fame. His children were thrilled because they can subtly drop the fact that their dad was a Hall of Famer in conversations to impress people. He leaves behind his mostly loving wife Nancy, his children Barbara, Susan and David and six wonderful grandchildren. He will reunite with his parents, his brother Bob, his sister Ginny and his son Tommy when he walks through those pearly gates. There will be a memorial service on March 9th at 1pm at Community Presbyterian Church in Pinehurst, NC. The service will be held in the Fellowship Hall due to ongoing renovations to the sanctuary, not because they’re trying to keep him out. He was the smartest man we ever knew, warm, kind, generous and funny. Our family will miss him terribly.