Class Notes

William “Bill” Coombe Addy, 90, of Highland Park, NJ passed peacefully into eternity, joining his recently deceased brother Tom and sister-in-law Gytha, died on February 19, 2022, at the Reformed Church Home in Old Bridge, NJ.

Mr. Addy was a lifelong resident of Highland Park. He was baptized at the First Presbyterian Church of Arlington in Kearny. NJ, though of late he was a regular member at the Reformed Church in Highland Park.  William received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Maryville College in Maryville, TN in 1953. He served our country from 1953 to 1955 in the US Army attaining the rank of Corporal in the 98th CML Company in the United Kingdom and received the Good Conduct Medal.  William was employed as an auditor for Fidelity Union Bank in Newark, NJ.

He is survived by his brother, Richard Addy of Highland Park. and a sister, Mary Addy of Harrisonburg, VA. He is also survived by his nephews: Carl Rupp and Kurt Rupp, a niece, Kristen Deckert and many grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas E. and Mary (nee Coombe) Addy and recently by his brother, Thomas, and sister-in-law, Gytha (nee Rupp) Addy.

Dr. R. Lynn Allen, age 86, of Maryville, TN, passed away Saturday, July 08, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ada & Pearl Allen; brother, Ed Allen & wife Gloria, and brother-in-law, Bob Hollingshead. He is survived by Jo, his wife of 53 years; his son, Mark; his brother, Don (Sadie); sister, Mary Evelyn Hollingshead; brother-in-law, Bob Bralley (Lib); and several nieces and nephews. He was a member of Maryville First Baptist Church. Over the course of his life, he served as a church Minister of Education, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and a Member of the Nominating Committee. He received his Bachelor of Divinity and Master of Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, and earned his Ed.D in Educational Psychology and Guidance from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. An avid, lifelong Vols fan, he cheered on the orange at football, basketball, and baseball games. He was a professor of Psychology at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, and Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, and also served UT, Knoxville, as a recruiter of outstanding high school students. He believed that God called him to be a parent, and he cherished every minute he spent being a dad. At every career change, he considered the amount of time he would have with his family, especially as a dad. He greatly admired the late John Wooden, who coached basketball at UCLA; and he shared Wooden’s priorities – God, family, and career in that order. Tender, loving care is eternal. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Maryville First Baptist Church will be appropriate. Family received friends on July 15, 2017, at Smith Trinity Chapel. Celebration of Life will followed. Everyone who wished was invited to wear something orange.

Nancy Ferguson Atkins, 90, of Hixson, passed away on March 4, 2022.

Nancy was born on August 19, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and was blessed to be adopted by Sam and Margaret Ferguson of McKeesport, Pa. Nancy grew up in McKeesport/Glassport, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pa. Nancy graduated from Glassport High School in 1949 with honors. She attended Maryville College and graduated in 1953 with a Bachelors in English Education. Upon graduation, Nancy was hired by Capital Airlines and trained at what is now Reagan National Airport. Upon completion of her training, she was assigned to Chattanooga as a reservationist and ticket agent. Chattanooga is where she met her future husband, Billy T. Atkins, Sr.,

Nancy and Bill were married on Nov. 26, 1953, in McKeesport, Pa., and established their residence in Chattanooga.  Nancy was hired at Combustion Engineering as an industrial editor of the Chattanooga company newspaper the CE News. While working as an editor of the CE News she won a golden pen award which resulted in her articles being reprinted in the corporate headquarters magazine, Combustion Topics. Nancy resigned her position with Combustion in 1956 upon the birth of her first child, Beth. After her son, Terry was born she went back to work as a reference librarian in the TVA technical library and later served as the library supervisor after her daughter, Amy was born. Nancy was selected for the TVA management training program where she spent time replacing each section head in the Office Service Branch. While serving in her many roles she was a member of the National Management Association and served as a board member of the Chattanooga chapter. She edited the club’s newspaper which won top prize for publication.

Nancy and her family were always so proud of her career.  She served as a supervisor during a time when women were given few opportunities to advance their career and she did it while also successfully raising a family. Nancy took early retirement in 1988 and joined her husband, Bill, in traveling the United States while also spending the winters in Melbourne, Florida.

Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Margaret and Samuel Ferguson of Chattanooga, TN, her husband of 65 years, Billy T. Atkins, Sr., her brother and sister-in-law Keith and Margaret Ferguson of Rio Verde, Arizona, her sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and Jim Goody of Aurora, Colorado and her brother-in-law Glenn A. Atkins of Conyers, GA.

She is survived by her children, Beth (Jimmy) Lawrence of Auburn, AL, Billy T. (Terry) Atkins, Jr. (Ida) of Antioch, IL, Amy (Mark) Whitt of Hixson, TN and her grandson Benjamin T. Atkins of Antioch, IL.  In addition, she is survived by her sister-in-law, Virginia Atkins of Chattanooga, TN, sister in law Ada Atkins of Conyers, GA, and her brother-in-law Bruce (Mary Ann) Atkins of South Pittsburgh, TN along with a host of nieces and nephews.

Nancy was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church and the Truth-Seekers Sunday School Class.

Nancy will be buried alongside her husband at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Beth, Terry, and Amy would like to express their deepest appreciation to the wonderful caregivers from Gooden’s Compassionate Care and Hospice of Chattanooga for their dedication in taking care of Mom.

Joseph Michael Bender died at Asbury Place in Kingsport, Tennessee on March 18th. Joe was born in Milford, NJ on March 20th, 1931, and graduated with degrees from Maryville College and the University of Tennessee. At Maryville he worked various jobs, played varsity football, joined the Marine Corps, and met his wife of 68 years Carolyn Marshall Bender.
After service during the Korean War, Joe worked in Human Resources at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He then moved to Kingsport in 1973 where he worked in Personnel, among other jobs, at Eastman Kodak. Joe also served in the active Marine Corps Reserve and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after 27 years combined service.
Joe was an active member of Colonial Heights UMC and a leader in various civic clubs.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn, children Lise, Michael, and Joanna and his grandchildren Adam and Angela Bender. The family thanks Smoky Mountain Hospice nurse Carey Young and the nurses of Asbury Healthcare Center for kind, compassionate care.

Lynn Lambert Berrong, age 84, of Maryville, passed away Monday, January 16, 2017, at home with her loving family. Mrs. Berrong was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and Maryville 1st Baptist for many years. She was an owner of Lambert Acres Golf Club and was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Berrong; parents, Lee and Ethel Lambert; brothers, Robert “Bob” Lambert and Lee Vern Lambert; sisters, Ann Waters and Martha Smith; and sister-in-law, Shirley Lambert. She is survived by her sons, James Lee Berrong and Nick Berrong; daughter-in-law, Gale Berrong; grandchildren, Chad and Brandie Berrong, and Caroline Berrong; great-granddaughter, Camden Lynn Berrong; several nieces, nephews and other family also survive. A private family service will be held at the Berrong Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Parks & Recreation Leon Berrong Scholarship Fund or to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Arrangements by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000.

Elizabeth Boyer passed away on October 2, 2016.

Don Brakebill, born October, 1931, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 9th, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Haynes Brakebill and Myrtle Ingle Brakebill. Don was a leader in our local music community contributing to many lives through his teachings. He was reared on a farm in Rockford where he developed a love for horses, tractors, the Little River and the land. His love of music, with a focus on the voice, provided opportunities throughout his life that would be honored for years to come. Don received his BA in Music at Maryville College and a Master’s degree in voice and conducting at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ. He served as choir director at First Baptist Church in Maryville, Trinity Methodist Church in Knoxville and New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville. He served as a Cantor at Temple Beth El in Knoxville for several years. Don taught vocal music in the Alcoa school system and also organized the Chilhowee Singers, which he directed for 3 years. Throughout his professional career, Don also performed as a soloist in Oratorio and Opera performances at the University of Tennessee, Maryville College and Knoxville Opera while maintaining a full-time roster of private voice training. As a musician, Don had an unwavering belief that everyone could sing, whether they believed it or not. He taught every student with a unique approach suited best to his or her temperament and level of skill, drawing upon his knack for creating analogies related to his own upbringing on his farm in Rockford. Fence posts, birds landing on power lines, and a running favorite, “it’s like singing in a silo”… embedded in all of these images were valuable insights on how to sing, and his joy in expressing them was contagious. It was this mixture of refined Princeton education and simple Rockford wisdom that distinguished Don as a truly unique and gifted voice teacher and choir director. He had many hobbies including woodworking in his later years, but never stopped singing and spending time on the farm. He had a legendary sense of humor and love of people, but also never had a bad meal. He loved good food and was always gracious and complimentary both of every meal as well as to whomever had prepared it whether it be a simple sandwich or a holiday feast, especially if followed by dessert. Don is survived by his wife of 37 years, Charlotte Barker Brakebill, son Greg Brakebill (Linda), daughter Traci Topham (Tim), step-son Michael Kull and step daughter Christine Vossler (Christian). He enjoyed his grandchildren Emily Sweetland (David), Drew Brakebill (Miranda), Sydney Topham and enjoyed a special relationship with his last grandchild, Bailey Cummings. Don also had 3 great-grandchildren, Dawson and Ella Sweetland and Gracie Sue Brakebill. Special thanks to the entire staff at Brookdale Memory Care, Sandy Springs facility, for their wonderful care and community they provided for our family. Don’s life was honored on Tuesday, June 18th at First United Methodist Church, Maryville with receiving of friends at 4 p.m. and service at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Alzheimer’s Tennessee, 5801 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 or the charity of your choice.

James Laban Britton Jr., 82, of Ceres, VA., passed away at his home Thursday, May 1, 2014. He was born May 8, 1931, in Greeneville, Tennessee, the son of the late James Laban Sr. and Leota Walker Britton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles R. Britton. James attended Maryville College for a time and was a graduate of Emory and Henry College and Emory University Candler School of Theology where he received his Master of Divinity Degree. He served churches in the Holston Conference and retired in 1996. After retiring, he then attended New River Community College to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. He then worked for Wythe-Bland Home Health Agencies as his continuing ministry. He later worked two years at the Presbyterian Children’s Home in Wytheville, Va. James was a member of Ceres Alumni Association. He is survived by his wife, Anne Hubble Britton; daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Scott Mustard of Ceres; son and daughter-in-law, James Laban III and Rachelle Britton of Riddleton, Tenn.; grandchildren, Stephen Mustard and fiancee, Vanessa Elliott, Ashley Mustard, Chloe, Lindsey, and Emily and Bailey Britton; great grandchild, Leighton Fisher; step great grandchild, Leland Everson; niece, Ann Britton; and host of extended family and friends.

Mary Jay Bullock, died on April 18, 2022, at Worthington Christian Village. She was born February 15, 1932, to the Reverend Donald and Mary McKee Spencer in Canonsburg, Pa. She grew up in Pittsburgh until a family move to Chattanooga where she graduated from Chattanooga High School in 1949. That fall she entered Maryville College which she loved and championed all her life. After a disastrous one year of high school teaching, she went off to Western Michigan University to complete a BS in Occupational Therapy, her true calling. She met Bob Reynolds, her first husband, while training in a rehab hospital. She began her OT career at a cerebral palsy clinic in Charleston, West Virginia, and subsequently moved to the state rehabilitation center in Institute WV. After Bob’s death she moved to Columbia, Maryland, married Donald Bullock and spent the remainder of her working years as Chief of Occupational Therapy at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. During this time, she was made a Fellow of the American Occupational Therapy Association and mentored many young OTS who wrote her appreciative notes in the last year of her life. Jay’s interests included home remodeling, refinishing, reupholstering, caning, needlepointing, knitting, tooling leather and quilting. Everyone in the family has received her quilts. Her extensive nativity collection merited an article in USA TODAY, and she was a founding member of Friends of the Creche. After lettering in every sport offered to women at Maryville and beating everyone on campus in Ping Pong she became a sports fan with particular fondness for the Orioles, the Ravens, Serena Williams and even the Buckeyes. Jay is survived by her sisters, Martha Rogers of WhiteBear Lake, Mn. and Nancy Hobe and husband, Rich of Columbus; three stepchildren, a niece and three nephews. She was a lifelong Presbyterian.

Theron Hubert Burchfield, age 92 of Gallatin, TN and formerly of Maryville passed away March 3, 2018. Mr. Burchfield was born in Maryville, TN on July 12, 1925 to the late Luther and Ruby Burchfield. After graduating from Everett High School, he joined the United States Navy and served proudly during World War II. Following his military service, he enrolled and graduated from Maryville College with a degree in engineering; he was a true believer in higher education. He retired from National South Wire Aluminum with many years of service. Mr. Burchfield was a member of SpringView Baptist Church in Maryville, had served as a deacon at two previous churches while living in Kentucky and most recently attended First Baptist Church Gallatin. An avid sports fan, he always cheered for the University of Tennessee in football, Kentucky in Basketball and the Atlanta Braves, he was passionate about these teams and also about his love of honey buns and root beer. His children best described him as a great father and a wonderful role model; he will be deeply missed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Ann Burchfield. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jane Burchfield; sons, Daniel Burchfield, Jeffrey Burchfield (Tammy) and Paul Burchfield (Laura); 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, siblings, Barbara Campbell (Bill) and Richard Burchfield (Kris). A graveside service was held, March 7, 2018 in the Grandview Cemetery, Maryville, Tennessee. There was Military Honors at the graveside. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to SpringView Baptist Church, 4220 U.S. Highway 411 South, Maryville, TN 37801. Arrangements Entrusted To: Crestview Funeral Home and Memory Gardens, 1623 Highway 109 North, Gallatin, TN 37066 (615)452-1943 www.crestviewfh.com

George C. Carpenter, 87, died at his home surrounded by the love of his family on July 27, 2018. George was born in Meridian, MS on February 7, 1931. He was the fourth of five children born to Aubrey and Sarah Carpenter. George attended Maryville College, graduating in 1953. He remained a faithful alum and was proud to be a part of the Maryville family. Following college, he attended Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, earning a Master of Divinity degree in 1956. While he was in Seminary, he met the love of his life, Carol Grall. The two of them were married in 1955. Together they were partners in life and ministry for nearly 63 years. They have four children: Kathy Carpenter (Jim Klagge), Karen Smith (Brad), Kevin Carpenter (Gene), and Susan Porter (Richard). And later, six grandchildren: Caroline Smith, Cole Smith, Elizabeth Carpenter, Edwin Carpenter, Karenna Porter and Ry Porter; and three step-grandchildren: Nick Klagge, Meagan Boyd, and Caroline Porter. Family was always at the center of his life. Also at the center of his life was his passion for ministry. He served Presbyterian churches in Louisville, KY (Briargate and Bardstown Road) and in Greensboro, NC (First Presbyterian and Starmount). In addition, he served as interim pastor at several other Greensboro Presbyterian churches (Guilford Park, Springwood, and Jamestown). Being a pastor was his life’s passion, constantly sharing the love of God with anyone and everyone. His incomparable friendliness, genuine warmth, and infectious sense of humor immediately made everyone feel comfortable and loved in his presence. In 1976, he earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA. He loved traveling around the world and making friends everywhere he went. His work with the Medical Benevolence Foundation and PCUSA Mission took him to Ghana, Malawi, Haiti and Mexico. George lived out his belief that God calls us to serve the poorest and the least, working to make the world more just for all people. In addition to his wife and children, George is survived by his brother, William Luther Carpenter (Nell) of Chattanooga, TN and his sister, Gloria “Tootie” Prince of Sacramento, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Lucille Carpenter Allen, and his brother, Aubrey Carpenter. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to Starmount Presbyterian Church Mission or Music Fund (3501 W. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27403) or The George Carpenter Scholarship Fund at Maryville College (502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804). Forbis and Dick Guilford Chapel is serving the Carpenter family and online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com.

Barbara Scott Patton Davis, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born on August 24, 1931, in Cincinnati, OH, to James Allen Scott and Lillie Belle Roseberry. At the age of 14, her family moved to Wilmington, North Carolina. She attended New Hanover High School and enjoyed the close proximity of Wrightsville Beach. From a young age she had a love for music and began to study piano. She pursued a music career at Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, graduating in 1953 with a BA in piano performance. She also enjoyed singing in and traveling with the Maryville choir. She had a beautiful soprano voice which landed her a solo in the Messiah during her college career. Her magnus opus was performing a 100-page Schumann concerto from memory, accompanied by the Maryville College orchestra. While attending Maryville, she met Richard Edward Patton and they were united in marriage in 1954. From that union were born Babs (Wayne), Kathy (Hani), Rick (Mary Margaret), and Martha (Macon). She often commented that being a mom was the best job she ever had. In her middle years, she took up tennis, snow skiing, and other activities, sometimes against her better judgement. As her children grew older, she began teaching piano out of her private studio, at one point growing that practice to 55 pupils. Students would even come for lessons at 6:30 in the morning just so they could receive instruction from her. Her love for music carried over into the area of voice and she directed a couple of children’s choirs that would perform at shopping malls. Her relationship with the students and their families extended well beyond the walls of her studio. She invested greatly in their lives and her life was, in turn, enriched by them. In January 1997, she married Kenneth Holmes Davis, Jr. The circumstances of her health caused them to be married in the chapel at Durham Regional Hospital. They were blessed with 23 years together and shared a love of music, enjoyed spending time with family, and serving together in their church, Peace Presbyterian Church. Barbara and her husband Ken hosted a family beach trip at Wrightsville beach for 22 years, bringing together her children and grandchildren. Those weeks will be cherished by all for years to come and she would often remark, “Is this not the best thing we’ve ever done?” She is survived by her beloved husband, four children, two stepchildren, fifteen grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and two step grands. Our mom leaves behind a legacy of faith and a love for the Lord. Hers was a life well lived. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date this summer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: the Maryville College Music Department at Maryville College, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37801 or www.maryvillecollege.edu/giving/givetoday or North Raleigh Young Life at https://giving.younglife.org/s/gift-designation

Jan B. de Bakker, M.D. 93, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 in Wichita, KS. Jan was born in Tilburg, Holland to Leo and Maria de Bakker (Smeulders). Jan was a Royal Dutch Marine and took basic training at Camp Lejeune, NC during World War II. He was stationed in Indonesia as an infantryman and medic. His training as a medic led him back to the United States to attend medical colleges, including Duke University and the Medical College of Virginia. He completed a year of internship and 3 years of residency at MCV. His last year of residency was at St. Francis and the V.A. in Wichita, KS. Jan established his own practice in 1965 and was a fellow in the American College of Surgeons. In his time in Richmond, VA, Jan met and married Gerarda van der Laan in 1961 and they had 56 years together. Together they were longtime members of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Jan retired in the early ’90s and was an avid writer, reader and proud gardener in this retirement. Jan is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Leo, Kees, Frans, Riet, Lien, and Antoon. Jan is survived by his wife, Gerrie; children, Jan Baptist F., Ingrid, and Timothy de Bakker; sisters, Net, Ans, Loeky, and Jeanne; many nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with Little Sisters of the Poor, 8745 James A. Reed Rd, Kansas City, MO 67138. Downing & Lahey Mortuary – East. www.dlwichita.com

Grace Wilder Drennan, née Osborn, of Indianapolis, beloved wife, devoted mother, and treasured friend, died peacefully in her sleep, with family at her side, in the early-morning hours of Thursday, January 18, at age 92.

Grace was born in Morristown, New Jersey to Chester A. and Alice Harmon Osborn. Grace graduated from Morristown High School, then earned a degree in education from Maryville College. Grace’s career as an elementary-school teacher began in Morristown. She taught next in Chicago, Illinois, where she met her husband, Robert A. Drennan. After a few stops in Indiana and Ohio, in 1969 the couple settled in Indianapolis to raise their family.

Grace was an active member of Northminster Presbyterian Church for longer than 50 years, including many years teaching third-grade Sunday school, and later serving as a deaconess.

Grace displayed a life-long passion for teaching. She served as a volunteer reading tutor in public schools, and provided decades of tireless support of her children’s wide-ranging interests. Grace served in troop leadership in Girl Scouts, as a den mother in Cub Scouts, and in parent support groups for North Central High School’s band program, to name only a few.

A natural athlete from her youth (including tennis and basketball,) as an adult, Grace bowled in a series of leagues where she “continuously improved.” Grace said the same, about her many years in her neighborhood bridge club. An avid sports fan, Grace endlessly cheered for her Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, and Purdue University teams.

Grace’s wonderful, wry sense of humor, and kindness to all, remained with her, even through her final moments.

Grace is survived by her three children, Leanne C. Drennan (John W. Roth) of Glenview, Illinois; Bryce W. Drennan of Alexandria, Virginia; and Ward R. Drennan of Shoreline, Washington; and her four grandchildren (Alexander Roth, Ashleigh Roth, Kathryn Drennan, and Callum Drennan;) as well as admiring cousins, nieces, and nephews. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, and also by her older brother, Robert H. Osborn.

Peggy Ann Kessler Duke passed away April 1, 2021.

Jack Davis Durant, 91, of Raleigh, died on Sunday evening, January 2, 2022. He was born in
Birmingham, Alabama, on September 7, 1930, to Kyle Hobson and Benalie Davis Durant.
Throughout his life Jack spoke fondly of his childhood in Birmingham, where he loved school,
choral singing—he was a member of a Birmingham boy’s choir that performed in such places as
New Orleans, DC and Pittsburgh—and where he developed an early interest in classical music.
By all accounts, Jack enjoyed a happy childhood in Birmingham, adventuring on his bicycle with
neighborhood children and visiting relatives in rural Alabama. Among his fondest memories was
a summer spent in the gulf coast town of Biloxi, MS. Jack’s family summered there in hopes of
relieving his childhood asthma. In Biloxi he swam, fished, and walked with friends on the pier
where music buskers frequently performed—a magical time for him that much improved his
asthma.

A top student at Birmingham’s Ensley High School, Jack developed a keen interest in chemistry
and began college as a chemistry major at Auburn University. Soon after, however, he realized
his deepest passion lay in English literature. He transferred to Maryville College and graduated
with a BA in English in 1953. Afterwards, in 1955, he obtained a Master of Arts degree in
English from the University of Tennessee. This led to an English instructorship at Maryville
College and later at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. Before returning to the
University of Tennessee to study for his PhD, Jack spent several years in the Army. Stationed in
peacetime Germany, he was afforded ample opportunity to explore Europe, especially Great
Britain, land of the authors he most admired.

Upon his return to the States, Jack began courting Judy Bernice Johnson, a smart, plucky,
no-nonsense young woman of Memphis, also a graduate of Maryville College. Judy shared
Jack’s progressive political views, as well as his humor and wit. They were married in 1958,
after which he returned to UT for his PhD in English, which was awarded him in 1963.
Jack served as assistant and associate professor of English at Auburn University from 1963 to
1971. He loved Auburn and cherished the friendships forged with professional colleagues there.
In 1971, however, Jack took the opportunity to join the English faculty of North Carolina State
University. He moved his family to Raleigh where he became a full professor in 1974. Jack
specialized in eighteenth-century British literature, particularly the drama of the Restoration.
This led to his publishing two books on the late-eighteenth-century playwright and politician
Richard Brinsley Sheridan, as well as numerous articles on other eighteenth-century writers.
During this time, Jack took up duties as associate director of graduate studies and continued in
this post until 1981 when he became assistant head of the Department, under Professor Larry
S. Champion, and later associate head of the Department, under Professor John Bassett.
In 1989 Jack left departmental administration in order to spend more time in his role as
classroom teacher. He retired from NC State in 1997.

Jack regularly attended the North Carolina Symphony, and loved live performances from The
Metropolitan Opera in New York City. He ran in the first Great Raleigh Road Race and for a brief
time, biked to work. He enjoyed listening to his record collection of opera and classical music in
his study. He loved to swim in the ocean on family beach trips and particularly to float on his
back over the drifting waves. He was an active member of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church
where he sang for many years in the choir.

Though as a young man Jack entertained the idea of becoming a Presbyterian minister, it was
out of the tragic death of his oldest daughter in 1967 that he, over many years of searching,
found himself on a spiritual journey to the Episcopal diaconate in his retirement from the English
department. In the spring of 1995, Jack was ordained as a vocational deacon. He served at the
Church of the Nativity, then a mission church of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, both in Raleigh,
for several years and later served as a deacon at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. His devoted
ministry was to the homebound and elderly members of both parishes. He was their friend and
advocate who made them feel seen, loved, and not forgotten. As deacon he was beloved for his
grace, sharp wit and gentle kindness. His sermons are remembered by many.

Eventually Jack moved to Springmoor Lifecare Community until difficulties, which were
compounded by the pandemic, led him to move to Waltonwood Lake Boone. In these years he
had many wonderful caregivers to whom his family is most grateful.
Jack is predeceased by his parents, his wife Judy, his sister Sarah Jean Stephens, and his
eldest daughter, Mary Matherly Durant.

He is survived by his daughter, Sarah Durant Esser, and her husband, Rand, of Raleigh; his
daughter, Amanda Durant, and her husband, Robert Slifkin, of New York City; three
grandchildren, Emma and Elizabeth Esser, and Amos Slifkin; and many extended family
members.

Mary Grace Pritchard Earhart passed away on November 13, 2015.

Sally was born on October 28, 1931 and passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2011. Sally was a resident of Fullerton, California.

On Tuesday evening, October 25, 2016, the strong, yet gentle, hand of Jesus reached out tenderly to greet and reclaim the soul of his servant, Dr. Emerson C. Flurkey, M.D. 85 of Bethany Village, Mechanicsburg. Born on January 21, 1931, in Hicksville, Ohio, he is the son of the late Princeton educated Presbyterian minister, William H. and Gladys (Cook) Flurkey. In 1953, Dr. Flurkey received his B.A. Degree from Maryville College in Tennessee whereupon he subsequently received his M.D. from the University of Tennessee Health and Science Center College of Medicine. After serving in the U.S. Air Force with the rank of Captain, he interned and served his residency at Harrisburg Hospital. Then came a 25-year career as a local Medical Doctor specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Emerson is survived by his beloved and cherished wife of 61 years, Edith (Keenan) Flurkey of Mechanicsburg, two sons, Emerson Flurkey, Jr. of Mechanicsburg and Robert J. Flurkey, of Lemoyne, as well as grandsons, Luke and Preston, and great-grandchildren, Emma and Liam. Also surviving is his brother, William. Along with his wife, Emerson was a longtime member of the Camp Hill Presbyterian Church where he was a choir member for 40 years, a Sunday School teacher, a youth mentor, and a member of the Mission Commission wherein he worked tirelessly for Downtown Daily Bread, Blankets for the Homeless, and resettlement of many Lost Boys of Sudan. Additionally, he was a board member of the Central PA Scottish Society, 1st Vice-President of the Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society, and a Past-President of the Harrisburg Lions Club. The family suggests that Memorial expressions in lieu of flowers might be made to the Camp Hill Presbyterian Church, 101 N. 23rd St., Camp Hill, PA .

Evelyn Dalton Fields Fosso

January 7, 1931 – August 5, 2021

Daughter of D.D. Fields and Elizabeth Baker Fields, Evelyn Fosso grew up on a tobacco farm in eastern NC. She rose early to milk cows, drive a school bus, and enjoy the camaraderie of three beloved sisters: Anne, Jane, and Margarett. An early stint at the Encampment for Citizenship in NY sensitized her to racial inequities and women’s rights. Her first professional job was teaching history on Hatteras Island. Evelyn married Doyle Fosso in 1958; their paths crossed aboard a transatlantic ship heading to Norway and circled back to set up housekeeping in Cambridge, MA.

Evelyn was a creative, intelligent, curious woman; she defied the dismissive “faculty wife” label when relocating to W-S. She published in the Bulletin for Research in the Humanities, won art awards at the Dixie Classic, and loved her book club trips to Sparta. Early print collecting began when, as members of IGAS, the young couple purchased original works on paper for $3-$10 every few months.

Two children, Martin and Elisabeth, thrived in her care. Three granddaughters – Emma, Camille, and Nathalia – enjoyed Evelyn’s puppet shows, sewing lessons, and unconditional love. Evelyn cherished her daughter-in-law Aloycia, including her Tanzanian heritage and abiding faith. An indefatigable curiosity about science was encouraged by William, a physics teacher and her loving son-in-law.

Evelyn treasured children’s art, museums and libraries, b/w photos, stamps, shells, trees, the Met opera on Saturdays, and the NYT. Pareidolia patterned her brain, along with an artistic vision for recycling and repurposing discarded ephemera in new ways. Evelyn Fosso made the mundane marvelous. She will be deeply missed.

age 80, passed away at Maryville Healthcare Center Monday, May 7, 2012. He was a Korean War Veteran,

Harold Lyndon Glad, EdD died on January 15, 2018 after valiantly living with Alzheimer’s disease for nine years. Beloved husband and sweetheart of Jan Schulte-Glad; loving father of Lyn (Ron) Kitchens, Lisa Glad, and Carl (Jill) Glad; dear grandfather of Kelsey Kitchens, Jordan Glad, Madison Glad, and Tyler Figueroa. Survived by his brother, Paul (Carolyn) Glad of Madison, WI and sisters Esther (Norm) Charles of Cardiff, CA, and Doris (Joe) Stater of Bristol, NH. Harold was a faithful member of Trinity Presbyterian Church in University City for 45 years, serving as Deacon, Elder, Sunday School teacher, and Senior High Mission Trip Advisor. He was an enthusiastic volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, the Missouri Botanical Garden (Master Gardener), Gateway Greening and the Winger Food Pantry, always generous with his energy, love and skill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions appreciated to Trinity Presbyterian Church, the Alzheimer’s Association of St. Louis, or the charity of one’s choice. Well done, good and faithful servant.

Marie Lockhart Glanville, 88, of Jensen Beach, Florida, passed away September 5, 2019.

Jean A. Greene, 90, (nee Anderson), a fifty two year resident of Elyria, died December 5, 2020 at The Abbewood. She was born August 11, 1930 in Queens, New York. She was a 1948 graduate of Curtis High School in New York City and received a Bachelor Degree in Biology from Marysville College, Marysville, TN. She was formerly employed as an administrative assistant at Lorain County Community College, Washington Avenue Christian Church and the American Red Cross from where she retired. Jean was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ and First Church Women. She was an avid bridge player and enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Jean is survived by daughters, Linda (Michael) Brattoli of Elyria, Margaret (Vincent) Petrella of Westlake and Nancy (Timothy) Perry of Columbus, Ohio; son, Peter Greene of Mason, OH and eight grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty four years, William W. Greene in 2009; an infant granddaughter, Kathryn; parents, Walter and Edith Anderson and brothers, James and Peter Anderson.

Following a full and satisfying life, Mary Ann (nee Hicks) Greenhill Class of ’53 died March 20,2019 in Grand Junction Colorado.