Class Notes

Grace (Gracie) Scruggs Allen died September 30, 2022.

Born in Knoxville, TN December 2, 1930, to parents Grace Wilson Scruggs and James Henry Scruggs and grew up in Clinton, TN.

Preceded in death by husband of nearly sixty years, Charles Edward Allen and sons Thomas E. Allen, and David C. Allen (Lissa). Survived by daughter Jenny Cunningham (Jack), four grandchildren, Grace Ann Lukach (Matt), Molly Snow (Michael) and Jack Edward and Catherine Allen, and great grandson Brooks Walker Lukach, and great granddaughters Josephine Grace Lukach, and Lila Katherine Snow.

Predeceased by sister Elizabeth (Jimmie) Ann Wright (Gene) of Caryville, TN. Survived by nephews Jody Wright (Kim), Clinton, TN, Ted and John Allen (Kim) Louisville, KY. Nieces Julie Minton (Steve) Tazewell, TN. Sister-in-Law, Ruth Orr Allen, Louisville, KY. Great nieces Molly and Lauren Wright. Great nephews Michael Minton and Jack F. Allen.

Gracie graduated from Clinton High School and earned a BS Degree at Maryville College where she was a cheerleader, President of Girls’ Choir, and President of Theta Epsilon. She also earned a Master’s degree at Peabody Vanderbilt. She taught school for twenty two years at several schools including Clinton High School, King College, Peabody Demonstration/University School of Nashville.

Gracie and Charlie moved from Bristol, TN to Nashville in 1963. She was active in Circle Theater and Theater Nashville, singing lead roles in “Bells are Ringing”, “South Pacific”, “Kiss me Kate”, and “Guys and Dolls”. While teaching she was head of the Physical Education Department at University School and also served as president of the Tennessee Association Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. She received their Honor Award and was made a Life Fellow for the Association. She started the “Jump Rope for Heart” project in Tennessee in 1979-80 which continues today and has raised millions of dollars for the Heart Association.

As a volunteer, Gracie served on the Board of Directors at the Green Hills Family YMCA for twenty two years and for three of those years she chaired the Board serving as the first woman to hold that position. She volunteered for every “We Build People” campaign from 1978-2008. She was awarded the Volunteer of the Year at the “Y” two times plus she and Charlie received recognition as Members of the Year for the Middle Tennessee YMCA. She also served on the YMCA Foundation Board for six years. She was awarded the Apple Award for Teachers from Peabody College and she and Charlie received the Sage Award from the Council on Aging. Gracie served on the board of directors of the Arden Place Condominium Association.

Gracie sang in the choirs at First Presbyterian Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church where she was a member and was also a member of Westminster Women. She belonged to Chapter P of PEO Sisterhood.

More than anything, Gracie, fondly known as Beebaw/Nanny, loved her family and children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and her many friends. She loved tennis, teaching, water aerobics at Arden Place, music, theater, and the beach.

Gracie lived a long, full life with her unique, youthful exuberance that was visible to everyone through her hallmark smile and spirited energy.

age 83, passed away on January 8, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Charles E. Allen, Sr. & Martha Belle Byrd Allen, & his brother, Thomas Byrd Allen. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Grace Scruggs Allen; children, Thomas E. Allen, Jenny (Jack) Cunningham, and David (Lissa) Allen. Grandchildren include Grace Ann (Matthew) Lukach, Molly Cunningham, Jack & Cate Allen, and great-grandson, Brooks Lukach, along with his sister-in-law, Ruth Orr Allen and several nieces, nephews & cousins. Born in Louisville, KY on December 14, 1930 and known as “Charlie,” he graduated from Male High School. In 1952, Charlie received his BS degree from Maryville College, where he was captain of the football team & co-captain of the basketball team. In 1978 he was named to the Maryville College Athletic Hall of Fame and 1997 he received their Distinguished Alumni Award. While at Maryville, he met his wife, Gracie. They married in 1954. Charlie earned a Bachelor of Divinity degree from the Louisville Presbyterian Seminary in 1955. He was chaplain of Culver Military Academy in 1955-56. From 1957-61, he was a minister, counselor and high school coach in Bristol, TN. He moved to Nashville in 1963, where he lived for over 50 years. From 1963-65 he was Director of Youth Activities at First Presbyterian Church. From 1966-72 Charlie was Director of Youth Ministries at Martha O’Bryan Center. In 1967 he received a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from George Peabody College at Vanderbilt University and in 1996 received the Peabody College at Vanderbilt University “Apple Award” for outstanding service to children. In 1999 he received their Distinguished Alumni Award, as well. In 1973 he created the first Childcare Center for the University of Tennessee at Nashville. In 1978 Charlie started the “DreamHouse” project, the building of small indoor playhouses for preschool & kindergarten children. With free instructions and easily built, and with all resources and labor having been donated, there are currently over 10,000 DreamHouses in the US and various parts of the world. For every DreamHouse that was built, Charlie planted tulip trees to replace the wood used. Former Mayor Phil Bredesen declared Nashville the “First DreamHouse City in the Nation.” In 1996, he constructed an authentic replica of an 1800s flatboat to draw attention to the DreamHouse Project. In 1988, in an effort to raise money for the Edgehill Community Center, where he was a board member, Charlie constructed a circa late-1700s raft and, for 16 days, floated down the Cumberland River, being the first to go through the Old Hickory Lake Locks in 50 years. In 1974 he founded Authentique, a décor-acquisition business, and was responsible for many of the authentic items used to decorate the Opryland Theme Park. Authentique provided the décor for the TGI Friday’s restaurant chain worldwide for nearly 30 years and in 1997 Charlie was honored with the first TGI Fridays Worldwide “Living Legend Award”. Throughout his life, Mr. Allen was active in the community, serving on numerous boards and committees. For this, he received a number of awards and much recognition. He was the first recipient of the Mary Catherine Strobel Award for “Outstanding Volunteer of the Year” in 1987. He received the Civitan Club Crownover Award for “Nashville Citizen of the Year” in 1985. In 1995 Charlie received both the “Outstanding Service Award” from the TN Association for the Education of Young Children and the Community Service Award presented by the Junior League of Nashville. He also received the Rotary Club’s highest award, the “Paul Harris Founder Medal.” As a founding member of the Green Hills YMCA, Charlie was, for decades, noted for his prowess on the basketball court. In 1996, along with his wife Gracie, Charlie received from the Greater Nashville YMCA “Members of the Year” as well appointment to the “Wall of Fame” at the Green Hills YMCA. “He made a positive difference in so many lives!” Special thanks to caregivers Rodney Phillips, Barry Braden and Rick Anderson.

Carol Helen Bell BURLESON–Carol H. Bell, 89, of Burleson, Texas, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, at Laurel Land Chapel of Chimes. Carol was born in Chicago, Ill., on Sept. 16, 1930, and was married to Robert R Bell on Aug. 15, 1954, in Decatur, Ill. She graduated from Maryville College with a music degree had a passion for playing the piano and organ. SURVIVORS: Carol is survived by daughters, Kathy O’Dillon, Diana Blain, and Virginia Fisher; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two brothers.

Janet Edman (Kihlgren) Beverage, daughter of Theodore E. and Lillian D. (Edman) Kihlgren, was born July 21,1930 on Staten Island, NY and departed this life on December 3, 2020. She moved to Berkeley Heights, NJ in 1940 where she completed her elementary and high school education. Janet graduated in 1952 with a teaching degree from Maryville College in TN, after which she taught elementary school for one year under Presbyterian Mission in Dixon, NM. She met John Beverage at Camp of the Woods (NY) in 1953 and they were engaged to be married on August 22, 1954. The next three years were spent corresponding with John through the mail and preparing to join him in Guatemala as a missionary. Janet’s preparation included candidate school for Central American Mission, Summer Institute of Linguistics, in Grand Forks, ND, a year at Philadelphia College of the Bible, and Spanish Language School in San Jose, Costa Rica. On May 25, 1957, she was united in marriage to John Miller Beverage at Long Hill Chapel in Chatham, New Jersey. Together they served as missionaries in Guatemala until 1972, when they moved to Dallas for John to take a position at Dallas Theological Seminary. The next twenty years were spent in Dallas, TX, raising their three children and being active members of Reinhardt Bible Church. In addition to being wife and mother, which Janet loved, she also used her organizational skills to assist in a doctor’s office and then at the Central American Mission headquarters in Dallas. In 1994, John and Janet retired to Go Ye Village in Tahlequah, where they enjoyed twenty more wonderful years together before John passed away in 2011. Go Ye Village continued to be Janet’s home until her passing. She is survived by her three children, David, Susan, and Peter; daughters-in-law, Tricia and Denise; son-in-law, Brad; and five grandchildren, Jett, Beau, Michael, Jonathan, and Joshua. A Graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Tahlequah City Cemetery. The Burial will be under the direction of Hart Funeral Home.

Robert (Bob) Edgar Bleiler passed away on July 15, 2022 at the age of 93. He was born November 28, 1928, in Allentown, PA to the late Edgar and Marguerite Bleiler. Robert married Sara (Sally) Drum August 23, 1952.

After Robert retired from The Home Insurance Company, he devoted his time to volunteering as a caring clown at the local hospitals known as Dr. Bucket. He loved to make people smile and laugh. He even referred to himself as a Bored Certified Clownologist. He eventually became a trainer for other caring clowns. He also enjoyed playing bocce ball, feeding the birds, oftentimes buying bags of bird food that were too heavy for him to carry.

Robert leaves behind his son Scott, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents (Edgar & Marguerite), siblings (Charles & Jane) and wife (Sally).

Jessie Dye Boyd, of Phoenixville, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Services are private at the convenience of the family.

Lois Marie Boynton, 86, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. A native of New York, she was born February 1, 1931 to the late William Gerald and Mary Agusta Wheeler Layton. On September 3, 1960, Marie wed the love of her life, Robert “Bob” Boynton in Lengriese, Germany, where she was working in the Special Services Division of the US Army. They would later have 2 children together, and ultimately a grandson. Marie was known as a very kind woman; always placing other’s needs in front of her own. She was a devoted wife and mother, sewing her family’s clothes, she was always sure to provide dinner for her family every Sunday (even after she was unable to cook), and genuinely interested in everyone’s daily lives. Marie was a librarian, a very smart and artistic woman; she played the piano and enjoyed playing the organ at church, as well as teaching Sunday school. She loved to read, work crossword puzzles, and Sudoku. Marie was a gardener, often having more plants in the house than outside and had a soft heart for stray animals, domestic or wild. In addition to her husband of 57 years, Marie leaves behind her daughter, Bonnie Sue Boynton, Lexington; son, Andrew James (Maureen) Boynton, Colorado Springs, CO; sister, Helen (Albert P. Stauderman) McKenzie, Washington, D.C.; brother, William John Layton, Lexington; and grandson, McKail James David Boynton, CO. A Memorial Service was held January 13, 2018 at Clark Legacy Center, Brannon Crossing.

passed away on Monday May 5th, 2014. Survivors include Husband, Bill Brake, sisters Meriam Anderson and Devida King, daughter, Laura, son and daughter in law David and Brenda along with 2 grandsons, Joshua and Jordan.

age 85, a lifelong resident of Blount County, passed away Saturday, Nov 22, 2014. In order to put herself through Maryville College, Harriet worked in the sewing room there. She then received her Master’s Degree from the University of Tennessee. She taught English and Spanish in the Knox County School System and retired with 41 plus years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown; brothers, Fred and Jay; and sisters, Margaret and Glenna. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to neighbors Bill and Jackie Wear for their care, compassion, and support.

Doris Somerville Calhoun, 85, passed away peacefully on November 17, 3014, at her residence in Reston, VA. Doris was born to the late Karl and Gladys Somerville on April 19, 1929, in Erie, PA. She graduated from East High School in Erie in 1947 and received a BA in English literature from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1952. Doris wed the late Richard J. Calhoun in 1954. The couple lived in Chapel Hill and Davidson, NC, before settling in Clemson, SC, in 1961, where Richard was employed as an English professor for 33 years. They also resided in the former Yugoslavia, Denmark, and Austria, where Richard served as U.S. Department of State Fulbright scholar. The couple retired to Chapel Hill in 1995, where they remained until Richard’s death in 2004. Doris relocated to Northern Virginia in 2005. Doris worked as a librarian for the Robert Muldrow Cooper Library at Clemson University from 1971 until her retirement in 1994. She played the cello in high school and college and especially enjoyed listening to and attending classical music and opera performances with her husband. She also enjoyed art, literature, travel in Europe, and keeping up with news about the countries in which the couple lived. Doris is survived by two children, Carolyn Culhane of Vienna, VA, and Martin Calhoun of Herndon, VA; four grandchildren, Alena and Alex Hillman of Charleston, SC; Megan Calhoun of Herndon, VA; and Gillian Culhane of Vienna, VA; a sister, Virginia Sherman of Mentor, OH; and a brother, Ronald Somerville of Columbia, MD. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard, in 2004 and a daughter, Rebecca Hillman, in 1995. A Memorial service was held at St Ann’s Episcopal Church in Reston, VA. In remembrance of Doris, those who wish to may make contributions to: Center for Dementia Research Nathan Kline Institute 140 Old Orangeburg Road Orangeburg, NY 10962 ATTN: Ralph Nixon, M.D., Ph.D.

William “Billy” Tibbs Clarke, 78, of Lake Charles died on Thursday, April 9, 2009 in a local hospital. Mr. Clarke was born in Lake Charles where he lived all of his life. He was a graduate of Lake Charles High School. Mr. Clarke attended Maryville College in Tennessee and graduated from McNeese State University with a BA degree in Business and a MA degree in Economics. He also holds the CLU and ChFC designations from The American College. At McNeese he was ROTC Cadet Corp Commander, Distinguished Military Graduate, outstanding ROTC Cadet and Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. After college Billy served as a major in the U.S. Army Artillery and Senior Army Aviator with 3,400 hours flying time. He served as a pilot in Korea, and was the first pilot assigned to the Special Forces. He was also Combat Assault Helicopter Unit commander in Vietnam. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star and numerous Air Medals. He has worked as a life and medical insurance agent, supervisor, home office executive and agency owner. He has served as a member and Chairman of Lafayette Life Insurance Company’s President Advisory Council, President and Man of the Year of Southwest Louisiana Life Underwriters Association, Charter President of Southwest Louisiana CLU/ChFC Chapter and President of the Southwest Louisiana Estate Planning Council. Mr. Clarke served as President of McNeese State University Alumni Association, President of the University’s Foundation and Chairman of the Southwest Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Education Committee for five years. He was a member of Moss Bluff Presbyterian Church in America. He enjoyed walking and was an avid tennis player. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 55 years, June Moss Clarke of Lake Charles; five children, Michael Clarke of Lake Charles, Curtis Clarke of Austin, TX, Melony Cimprich and husband Richard of Pearland, TX, Susan Ross and husband Art of Bruge, Belgium, and Laura Gutierrez and husband Mike of Friendswood, TX; one sister, Mildred “Woo” St. John and husband Johnny of Lake Charles; one brother, Thomas Clarke, Jr. and wife Joyce of Lake Charles; eleven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Mildred Clarke; and a sister, Constance Clarke. Funeral services were held at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Mimosa Pines South in Sulphur. Pallbearers were Richard Cimprich, Mike Gutierrez, Art Ross, Steve Dimmick, Tom Filo, and Robert Guilott.

Cuthill, Robert “Bob” passed away at his home in Waverly Gardens on September 6, 2023 at the age of 93. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Yow Cuthill who passed away on Valentine’s Day, 2020, his brother William Cuthill and sister-in-law Germaine Cuthill, and his parents William and Elizabeth Cuthill. Bob is survived by his children Colleen, Stephen, David (Sarah) and Kevin (Maria), nine grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Bob was born in Buffalo, NY on January 12, 1930, the second son of Scottish immigrants. He graduated high school in 1947 with a diploma in machine design, and later earned an American history degree from Maryville College. In 1955 he earned a Master of Divinity degree at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and in 1974 he completed a Doctor of Ministry degree at McCormick Theological Seminary.

Bob met his beloved wife Carolyn on a blind date while in seminary in Kentucky. They were married on June 4, 1955, in Reedville VA. They moved that same year to Fredericktown, Missouri were Bob was called to his first ministry at Cornwall and Fredericktown Presbyterian Church. After a second ministry in Moberly, MO, Bob and Carolyn moved to Creve Coeur, MO in 1963 to start a new congregation – Hope Presbyterian Church. This was one of their proudest accomplishments in a life-long passion and commitment to Christian ministry – welcoming all to be part of a community committed to love and service of others.

The experience at Hope Church led Bob to involvement more broadly in new church development in Missouri. Bob and family moved to Peoria IL in 1973 when Bob became the Presbytery Executive for the Great Rivers Presbytery. In 1979, they moved to Bloomington, Minnesota where Bob served as the Synod Executive of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies. Bob retired from active ministry in 1995 but continued to serve in several interim and consultative roles for many more years while also volunteering for Habitat for Humanity.

Bob and Carolyn embraced becoming true Minnesotans, settling in Mound on Lake Minnetonka to enjoy sailing with family and friends on their treasured boat “Free Spirit”. They also traveled the world, deepening years-long friendships and making many new friends along the way! Their travels included countries throughout Western Europe, the Nordics, Eastern Europe (including Moldova, of course, for the wedding of son Kevin to Maria), Russia, Australia and New Zealand, North and South America and South Africa.

Bob and Carolyn moved to Waverly Gardens in 2010, enjoying life fully in this wonderful retirement community of friends and neighbors. Bob was one of the founders of the Wood Shop, donating all of his woodworking tools to the community. Bob was also instrumental in creating an amazing rose garden for all to enjoy.

Bob lived every moment of every day to the fullest, striving always and until his final days to continue learning, reading voraciously, passionately exchanging ideas and perspectives, and challenging himself and others to grow in their life and faith journey. In his final years he persevered through incredible health challenges to enjoy everyday life as well as cherished family gatherings – Christmases at Waverly and attending the college graduations of his grandsons Robert and Broderick. Special thanks to Sarah Martin for bringing such joy to Bob in his final years and to the Care team at Northern Stars for taking such incredible care of Bob and Carolyn the past 8 years.

Rev. Day was born on August 1, 1929 and passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Rev. Day was a resident of Georgia. He graduated from high school. He graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1952 with a BS in Biology. A memorial service was held May 28 2017 at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church with Dr. Matt Rich officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Martinez-Evans Rotary Club P.O. Box 204145 Martinez GA 30907 or the Thornwell Home for Children 302 South Broad St. Clinton SC 29325.

Ella Louise Swift Enfield, age 83 years of Street, MD, entered the Kingdom of our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Born in Madonna, MD on May 28, 1931, she was a loving daughter of the late Charles L. and Nora (Poe) Swift. Married at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Madonna, she was the wife of Richard Heaps Enfield, Sr. for 59 years. She is also survived by: Two children-both of Whiteford, MD. A son, Richard Heaps Enfield, Jr. and his wife, Joy Enfield A daughter, Cynthia Enfield Poteet and her husband, Scott Poteet. Her grandchildren- Alex Poteet of Virginia Beach, VA Amy Poteet of Whiteford, MD Jodi Enfield of Whiteford, MD Her siblings- Pauline Swift Brannan of Bel Air, MD Charles L. (Mike) Swift, Jr. and his wife, Edie of Port Charlotte, FL Reba Swift Lytle of Elkton, MD Wm. Thomas Swift and his wife, MaryLee of Jarrettsville, MD Ella grew up in Jarrettsville and graduated from the former Jarrettsville High School in 1948. She received a B.S. degree in Elementary Education from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1952. She taught kindergarten and first grade in both Baltimore and Harford Counties for 15 years. She was a member of the D.A.R. since 1972 as well as a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Tau Chapter. Ella was a longtime member of Highland Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School, was ordained as Ruling Elder in 1974 and in 1969 as a Deacon. She and her husband founded Enfield Equipment in Whiteford, MD where she worked alongside her husband in the business community. She believed in “service to others” and promoting overall health which later led her to the opening and promoting of the former Whiteford Family Health Center, a Curves franchise and a Christian Childcare Center supported by the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church of Whiteford. Ella was involved in dairy and crop farming for 40 years, promoting all aspects of agriculture. She was a 25 year member of the Highland Community Association and was instrumental in the formation of the Highland Commons Building. Visitation was held on October 10, 2014. at Highland Presbyterian Church where the funeral service and interment followed in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, her family would appreciate memorial contributions to the Highland Memorial Fund, C/O Highland Presbyterian Church, 701 Highland Road, Street, MD 21154.

William “Bill” Oliver Faulkner, Jr.
August 18, 1930 – March 31, 2022
Macon, Georgia –
William “Bill” Oliver Faulkner, Jr., 91, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022. Bill was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee to Wilella Aycock Faulkner and William Oliver Faulkner, Sr. He graduated from Central High School in 1948 and then attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN where he met his wife, Betty Lester of Atlanta, Georgia. After graduating from Maryville in 1952, he moved to Knoxville, TN to attend the University of Tennessee where he completed his Master’s in business in 1953.
Bill entered the United States Navy in 1953 where he became an ENS, (SC) U.S.N.R. January 29, 1954. Betty and Bill were married in February of 1954 at the Emory University Theology Chapel and then moved to Athens, Georgia where he attended the U.S. Navy Supply Corp School. In June of 1954 they moved and were stationed in Norfolk, Virginia and joined the Second Fleet serving in the amphibious force on the Vesole (DD-878). Bill was released from active duty in December of 1956 with the rank of Lt. (SC) U.S.N.R.
In 1961 received the Graduate Certificate American Institute of Banking, graduated from Rutgers in 1964 and in 1969 from Harvard Business School. He lived and worked in Atlanta, Lake Forest, IL, and Athens, GA, part-time in Highlands, NC and part-time in St. Simons Island, GA before settling in Macon. Bill retired after 33 years with C&S National Bank in Macon.
He served on a number of boards in Macon, including Mercer University, 1984 Cherry Blossom, Boy Scouts of America, Chamber of Commerce and the MedCenter Foundation to name a few. He also served on the Board of Directors with many of the state’s banks. Bill was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church. They decided to move to their vacation home in St. Simons Island in September of 2016, but moved back to Macon in 2019 due to health reasons for the both of them.
Bill is survived by his wife of over 68 years, Betty Lester Faulkner; daughter, Lisa Faulkner Krommes (Earl) of Macon; their children; Matthew Krommes of Warner Robins and Jennifer Krommes Dailey (Robbie); great-grandson, Camden Dailey; his son, Dr. Bill Faulkner, III (Catherine) of Siler City, NC; brother, Dr. Samuel Faulkner (Dora) of Boca Raton, FL; niece, Lee Ann Oppenheimer (Jonathan); and her children of Franklin, TN; Dora’s daughter, Emily Greece.
The family would like to thank the staff at The Oakes at Peake, Mr. Jerry Rowland, Mr. Wendell Williams and the staff at Pine Pointe Hospice for all their help, kindness and support.

Dr. Ron Fleming, age 84, of Cambridge, died Wednesday, January 14, 2015. He was born May 14, 1930, in Cambridge, son of the late James F. Fleming, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Barrett Fleming. He left Cambridge in 1941 for Dravosburg, PA., and was graduated from McKeesport High School in 1948. Other graduations followed: Maryville College (B.A.), Princeton Theological Seminary (B.D.) While doing graduate work at Columbia University and Union Theological Seminary in New York City, he pastored two churches in Newark, New Jersey: South Park Presbyterian Church (’54 – ’58) and West Park Presbyterian (’58- ’63). For two years he served as school teacher (P.S. 135), principal of an after school center and teacher of English as a second language in Queens while serving his church on the weekend. Moving to upstate New York where he had bought a farm, Dr. Fleming left his work in New York City and served several Methodist Churches in the Catskill Mts., Green County: (Gilboa, Conesville, Manorkill) while teaching high school English. For two years he directed a Career Education program in BOCES while earning his Doctor of Education degree at State University of New York at Albany. After serving full time in Hunter, Tannersville, and Platte Clove United Methodist Churches for several years, Dr. Fleming returned to Cambridge in 1979. There he served as interim (2nd Pres., Barlow, Warren) before assuming the pastorate of 2nd Presbyterian for 14 years. Retiring in 1995 he worked as interim in a number of churches (1st Christian, Westminster, East Union, Norwich). Dr. Fleming was active in Rotary, Specially Constituted Committee of the Cambridge Developmental Center, Scottish Rite Learning Center, Guernsey Masonic Lodge #66, Scottish Rite, York Rite, the Kambri Shrine, and the Eastern Star. He received his 33rd degree in 2004 and Knight York Cross of Honor in 2008. He leaves one daughter, Rebecca Fleming Safa, two brothers: James F. Fleming Jr. (Elizabeth) of Cambridge and Robert B. Fleming (Josie) of Beaver Falls, PA, a brother-inlaw Richard Willis of Cambridge, and one cousin, Judie Frame of Cambridge. He is preceded in death by: his parents, an infant brother, and a sister, Linda Irene Willis.

Diana Mirshak Gibson passed away on December 11, 2010.

was born on August 29, 1930 and passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2010. Donald was a resident of Rapid City, South Dakota

Marsha Ann Beebe was born in St. Petersberg, Fla., and grew up on Cape Cod in Massachusetts where she acquired her life-long love of the beach. She attended Maryville College in Tennessee for two years and then Western Maryland College where she graduated in 1952. She moved to Washington D.C. where she met Gordon Green on her birthday in 1953. They were married two years later, June 30, 1955 and spent their first year together in Japan where Gordon was serving with the U.S. Marines and she became an unofficial goodwill ambassador. Later moving to Corpus Christi, Texas where their son was born, then to Seattle where their daughter was born and finally settling in Beaverton in 1965. Marsha loved being a home-maker, wife, mother and grandmother. She and her husband were world travelers and welcomed people into their home from around the world including Sweden, Germany, England, China, Japan, Korea, India, Nepal, Kenya and Nigeria. When their children were in high school they hosted a German exchange student for one year. Marsha was a member of the Christian Science Church and taught Sunday School and served on various committees. She loved children and especially liked serving in the nursery. She “mothered” many people throughout her life. She worked at the Hawaiian Shop in Beaverton for 17 years and she and her husband loved to visit Hawaii each winter for many years. She taught English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) and volunteered at the Cedar Mill Library’s Second Edition resale shop and was a member of the Voices in Verse group that met at the library. She and her husband moved to Willamette View retirement community in Portland in 2006. She loved to write verse and won several awards for her poetry. She is remembered by all whose life she helped for the better, her husband and daughter were at her side when she passed away peacefully Monday morning, Oct. 2, 2017. She is survived by her husband Gordon; daughter, Melanie; son, Forrest; daughter-in-law, Tamara; and two grandsons, Mason and Daron.

age 85 of Seymour passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Bill was a graduate of Maryville College. He was a Korean War veteran. Bill served as deacon, elder and Sunday school teacher at Lake Forest Presbyterian Church for 46 years. Most recently he was a member of Seymour United Methodist Church. Survivors: wife of 63 years: Jeanette Keller Grinstead; son and daughter-in-law: Billy M. and Patsy Grinstead; daughter and son-in-law: Jeanne and Ron Zucker; grandchildren: Shane Grinstead and wife Amy; great grandchildren: Javan and Marshall Grinstead; sister: Nillah Cox; niece: Judy Cheek and husband Johnn. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Salvation Army or charity of your choice.

June Goldsmith Grooms was born January 16, 1931 and passed away on August 27, 2016. She was an active member of Second United Methodist Church. June graduated from Knoxville High School and attended Maryville College. She played the piano and organ from the age of 16 for her church. Preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Reba Goldsmith; and husband of 58 years, George Grooms. Survived by sons and spouses, Ed and Liz Grooms, Neil and Becky Grooms; five grandchildren, Lance Grooms, Jason Grooms, Nick Grooms, Luke Grooms, and Sarah August; and ten great-grandchildren. The family will received friends at Mynatt Funeral Home Halls Chapel. Family and friends met at Highland Memorial Park for graveside service, Rev. Jim Bailes officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations can be made to Tennova Healthcare Auxiliary Fund, 7447 Andersonville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37938 or Second United Methodist Church, 1524 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921.

Passed away February, 2015.

Joy Hayes, of Norris, Tennessee, died Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at her residence at Meadow View Senior Living. She was born in Atlanta in 1929. When she lived in Atlanta, she was a member of Rock Spring Presbyterian Church. She graduated from Maryville College, received her Masters from Vanderbilt University (Peabody College for Teachers) and her Specialist of Education from Georgie State University. Miss Hayes taught for 42 years in many places: Richmond, Virginia; Nashville, Tennessee; Griffin, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; Tehran, Iran; and Gwinnett County, Georgia. She co-authored a series of books on using higher thinking skills for children grades one through six. After her retirement, she moved to Norris, Tennessee. She is survived by her sister, Linda Crouch, nieces, Tracy Crouch-Hubbs and her husband Kenny Hubbs, Kelly Giedt, and her husband Jeff Giedt, and nephew Josh Crouch and his wife Amanda Crouch, plus great-nephews and nieces, Zachary Denmark, Mika Poe and her husband Nick Poe, Marli Giedt and Perry Giedt. Receiving of friends will be at The Norris Religious Fellowship at noon on Saturday, January 19 prior to the service at 1:30p.m. In lieu of flowers please feel free to make a donation to your favorite charity. Some of Joy’s favorites are St. Jude’s, Heifer, Unicef, and Alzheimer Research.

Cora Anthony Herndon, class of 1952, died December 15, 2022, in Brunswick, Georgia at the age of 92.

Dorothy Louise “Dot” Johnston Hill age 91, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at The Terrace At Priceville. Born in Chattanooga, TN on February 13, 1930, to the late August L. Johnson, Sr. and Dollie E. Johnston.
Dot graduated from Lanier High School in 1948 and from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1952. She was employed by the State of Alabama Health Department until her retirement.
Dot was an active member of the Morningview Baptist Church and Eastern Hills Baptist Church. She was a woman of great faith, inspiration and had a genuine love of the scripture. After retirement, Dot enjoyed traveling, photography and became a well-known watercolor artist She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved helping others and made everyone feel special.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, L. Edward Hill. The family would like to express a “Special Thanks” to the team at The Terrace in Priceville, Alabama for the love, care and support shown to our mother.
Survivors include her sons: Douglas E. Hill and wife, Ruth (Abindon, VA), Lawrence D. Hill and wife, Jean (Priceville, AL). Other survivors include her brother, August L. Johnston, Jr. and wife, Sonya (Chesterfield, VA), two grandchildren, David A. Hill (Rogersville, AL) and Melissa H. Watson and husband, Brad (Madison, MS), two great grandchildren, Landon Watson and Rylan Watson and several nieces and nephews.