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Ruth Francis Orr Allen , 90, of Louisville KY formerly of Blount County, TN passed away on December 24, 2023. She was born on Christmas Day 1932 her glowing presence left the world on Christmas Eve, 2023.

She graduated from Maryville College in 1955, there she met her husband Tom then married on August 26, 1955.

Ruth & Tom moved to Louisville in 1958 to build their family, with Ted in 1959, then twins (Billy & John) in 1962. They were faithful Presbyterians during this time as members of Harvey Browne church. Beyond motherhood she kept on growing in getting a Master’s degree in library science and worked as a Librarian for many years, then as a researcher with her own “GatherFacts Group” researching specific info for client requests. All the while supporting Tom’s Cardinal Brass business by keeping the books. She wanted to keep active and moving as she got older and was introduced to Yoga in the early 70’s and got hooked on it. She became an instructor and was a pioneer in Louisville opening her own studio “Orbis”. She enjoyed roller skating, being the youngest sister, reading, baking, travelling, teaching and writing short stories. She was passionate as a wife, mother with a strong thread of conviction toward sharing the world’s great knowledge.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Tom and son Billy. She is survived by her sons Ted and John (Kim) and grandson Jack.

William Lowry Blair, age 85 of Knoxville, TN, passed away on January 31, 2019. Bill was a dedicated man who loved his family. A US Army Veteran, Bill retired as a partner from JC Bradford & Company and enjoyed time with his wife, children & grandchildren. A life-long lover of sports, nicknamed “Slug” during his playing days at Alcoa High School in baseball, basketball and football. He was a graduate of Maryville College. Bill also dominated the golf course, and was an avid dancer. Bill will always be remembered for his integrity, love of family, and faithfulness. Bill was preceded in death by first wife, Jane Waters Blair; brother, John Edwin Blair; sister, Mary Ellen Giles; and parents, John William and Mary Davidson Blair. He is survived and will be missed by his beloved wife of 36 years, Geraldine Perry Blair; previous wife, Lee F. McMillan; sons, William W. Blair and wife Sherry; John F. Blair and wife Wendy; daughters, Christy Blair Kenny and husband Patrick, Libby Blair Long; step-daughters, Lisa Hatfield Denner and husband Boyd, Teresa Hatfield LeCroy and husband John; ten grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; nephew, Tony Giles; niece Connie E. Giles; and a host of extended family and friends. The Funeral Service is Sunday, February 3rd at Rose Mann Heritage Chapel, 6200 Kingston Pike at 6:00pm, with Pastor Tony Giles officiating. The family will receive friends prior from 5:00-6:00pm. A Graveside Service will be held at Sherwood Memorial Garden on Monday, February 4th at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Knoxville Fire Fighter’s or Alzheimer’s TN in his memory. Online condolences may be made at rosemortuary.com.

80, of Huntsville, passed away Wednesday October 29, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Anna Mae Holland Breen, and sister, Julia Clark. Mr. Breen graduated from Maryville College in 1955 and entered Marine Officer Candidate School in Quantico, VA. He served in the US Marine Corp in the US and abroad. He was honorably discharged and promoted to the rank of Captain. Mr. Breen assisted in organizing the first Better Business Bureau in Huntsville, AL. He was self- employed in the personnel staffing and recruiting business, and was a charter member and captain of the Huntsville Quarterback Club. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Scottie; sons, Mark Breen and Harold Breen and wife, Valeria; granddaughters, Amanda Price and husband, Brandon, and Erica and Anna Marie Breen; and great-granddaughter, Rylee Scott Price. – See more at: http://obits.al.com/obituaries/huntsville/obituary.aspx?n=william-breen-bill&pid=173011978&fhid=5535&eid=sp_ommatch&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.hOl0BAYR.dpuf

80, of Cookeville, TN formerly of Bay City, MI, will have a memorial service on Saturday, November 1st at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bay City, MI where Rev. Ann Grady will officiate. The Committal of his ashes have already taken place in Cookeville, TN. Fr. Catlin died Sunday morning, October 12, at his log home in Tennessee with his family by his side. He was born October 14, 1933 in Ogdensburg, NY to the late Herbert H. Catlin and Mary Grennon Wilmot and stepfather Leo Wilmot. He was a graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy High School, in Ogdensburg New York. In 1955 he graduated with a B.A. from Maryville College in Maryville, TN. On June 18, 1955 he married Elizabeth G. Gilmer from Hammond, NY, who survives him. In 1958, he received his Masters in Divinity from Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX. Upon graduation from Seminary, Herb and Betty moved to Cookeville, TN where he was ordained deaconate in 1958 and ordained to the priesthood in 1959. He served as Vicar of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church and the University Center from 1958-1962. In 1962, he and Betty moved back home to Ogdensburg, NY where he was the Curate for St. John’s Episcopal until 1964. In 1964, he was called to serve as the Rector of Calvary Memorial Church, in Saginaw, MI until 1973 when he moved to Bay City, MI and became the Rector at Trinity Episcopal Church, until his retirement in 1994. During their time in Michigan, Herb and Betty raised a son, Stephen and a daughter, Sarah. Herb and Betty were married 59 years, until his death on October 12, 2014. Upon retirement, they returned to Cookeville, TN and built a beautiful log house where they lived for over 20 years. His wife still resides in Cookeville. While living in Cookeville, Herb and his wife were active members of St. Michael’s Church. He actively taught bible classes on Sundays, and served as a retired clergy for the church. He faithfully returned to his alumni of Maryville College each year, where he and other alumni spent a week building and preserving the historic campus. He served where ever he was needed. He took many trips to Israel where he studied Hebrew, and volunteered at Kibbutz Ramat HaShofet, either milking the cows or, his favorite being a shepherd of the sheep. Fr. Catlin was a gentle man who touched many lives, and was loved by so many people. Rev. Catlin is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) G. Catlin; one daughter, Sarah E. DuFresne (Brian) of Bay City, MI; one son, Stephen M. Catlin (Jennifer Brown) of Washington D.C.; grandchildren, Ethan, Emma, Benjamin and Samuel; two sisters Lea (John) Kucharski, Sherry (Paul) Theodore; a brother, Joe Wilmot; and brother in-law, Wayne Gilmer; and by several nieces and nephews.

Robert F. Clark, PhD, “Dr. Bob”, of Chattanooga, died on Monday, September 30, 2013. After a long battle with cancer Bob, was called home to be with the Lord. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He was born April 1, 1934, in Jersey City, N.J., to George and Margaret Clark. He graduated from Maryville College in 1954. Bob then served in the U.S. Army in the field of counterintelligence, from 1954 to 1960. He returned to school, graduating from the University of Chattanooga with a Master of Science in 1982; and from Colombia Pacific University in 1992, with a Doctorate of Philosophy. He worked for Provident Life and Accident and also taught at several private colleges in the area. In 1992, he retired from Provident Life and Accident and focused solely on his teaching career. He hadbeen a Master Mason since 1960 and served the Ooltewah Lodge and the Harrison Lodge. He was also a member of the Alhambra Shrine Temple and the Scottish Rite and was Past Master at Mtn. City lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Margaret Clark DeSaix. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Janet; daughters, Laura (Scott) Greenwell and Pamela (David) Raby; sons, George (Dee) Clark and Robby Clark; his stepchildren, John Brookins and Pamela Brookins; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Martha Freeny Cummings, 89, passed away on October 4, 2022 in Ooltewah, Tennessee. Martha, formerly Martha Freeny Clark, was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church and a former member of St. Thaddaeus Episcopal Church. Martha has been a resident of LifeCare of Ooltewah for four years.
Born July 17, 1933, in Philadelphia, Mississippi, Martha was a long-term resident of Chattanooga. Martha obtained her B.S. in Elementary Education from Maryville College in 1955, her M.Ed. from Emory University in 1968, and completed post-graduate coursework at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She was a devoted educator for most of her life, retiring from Ooltewah Elementary in 1992, and she was an active member in both the Hamilton County Education Association and the Tennessee Education Association.
Martha enjoyed travel and was an avid camper for many years. She loved to read, craft and scrapbook, and spent many years as a member of Toastmasters International. Though she had numerous hobbies, Martha’s favorite, by far, was to visit with her extended family and spend time at her family cabin at the Neshoba County Fair in Philadelphia, Mississippi.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Madge (Morrow) and Nolan Freeny and her husband, Fred Cummings.
She is survived by her children, Laura (Scott) Greenwell, George (Dee) Clark, Pamela (David) Raby, and Robby Clark, as well as nine grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren.

William Floyd Davis Jr., 87, passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on April 6, 2021. Bill was born on February 14, 1934 in Morris Plains, NJ, the son of William Sr. and Marie Davis and the brother of Betty and Barbara. He married Sally Butts July 7, 1956. They raised four children in Cedar Falls. Bill graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, TN. He served in the United States Army. Bill began working at John Deere Waterloo Works in 1959. He had many leadership roles at Deere throughout his 33-year career, retiring in 1993. Bill was a faith-filled member of First Presbyterian Church in Waterloo. He served as a Deacon, an Elder, and a Foundation member. Family was a top priority for Bill. He enjoyed attending and being involved in his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren’s lives and activities. Favorite places for Bill and Sally were family times shared in Hawaii and up at the lake. Bill loved spending time at the Minnesota cabin; a joy and legacy that carries on with his family. Bill is survived by his wife, Sally, and his children, Andy (Victorina) of Mesa, AZ, Margie (Jim) of West Des Moines, Karen (Chris) of Johnston, and Steve (Renee) of Mt. Pleasant. He was the proud grandfather “Pa” of Emily (Matt) Tisue, Tanner, Jake, (Isabel), Ally, Isaac, Grace, and Lily; great grandchildren, Riley, Macey, Mallory, and Reese; and many dearly loved nieces and nephews. He was greeted in Heaven by his parents, sisters, and with excitement, by his granddaughter, Isabel; what a beautiful reunion.

Elizabeth Ann Erickson, September 30, 1933-April 4, 2016, age 82, passed away after a long battle with illness. She was preceded in death by husband, Richard Erickson, M.D.; daughters, Beth Erickson and Emily Erickson-Luttrell. Libby is survived by son, Richard S. Erickson; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Claire Luttrell. There was a graveside memorial at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery on Friday, April 15th at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc. at www.alztennessee.org. Friends may leave their condolences at www.highlandmemorialknoxville.com.

Billie Marie Fairhurst, age 88, was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, in Houston, Texas.

She attended Maryville College and received a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics. After college, Billie Marie worked in several labs for corporations such as Reynolds Wrap and Cosco. Later she would go back to school to earn her legal secretary certificate and to take several paralegal courses. She spent several decades working for law firms in Wichita, KS and Chattanooga before her retirement.

Billie Marie loved to read and was an avid learner throughout her life. She was known for her lovely compositions, precise grammar, and beautiful handwriting. Later in life, Billie Marie served others by sending well wishes and condolences within her living communities. A good cup of coffee and good food was a daily favorite. She is remembered for her politeness and kindness to others.

She is survived by her children, Amy Rapp (Loren) and Timothy Fairhurst; grandchildren, Jordan Rapp (Brian Swanson) and Collin Rapp (Isabella), and her great grandchild, Beau Swanson.

worked for newspapers in Arkansas and Tennessee from 1959-1980 and for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission from 1980 -1999 and has since retired. He was married to Joan Frei Gilliand ’54 in 1955 until her death in 1997. He was married to Janet Whitmore Thompson ’56 in 1999 until her death in 2005. He is currently married to Dr. Lois M. Speaker ’55 since 2009.

Janet Egelston Haddock, 84, passed away August 5, 2017 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Mrs. Haddock was born in McDonald, Kansas; into a family of professional ranchers, living all throughout the United States. Upon completion of the Elizabethtown High School in North Carolina, she pursed her passion for the fine arts at Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, North Carolina. Mrs. Haddock, in 1958, married the late AF Ret. T/SGT Jerry Lamar Haddock for which their military life in Colorado Springs, Colorado took them to Germany, Belgium, Texas, and Biloxi, Mississippi. Returning to Hazlehurst following Mr. Haddock’s retirement, she worked at the Hazlehurst Courthouse, was a member of the D. A. R., published her genealogical research and studied Computer Education at Co-Lin Junior College in Wesson. She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. Engelston, Opal Ines Carter and two of her five siblings, Russel Egelston and Ms. Anna Egelston Currie and her husband Jerry L. Haddock. Those remaining to cherish her loving memory are her; one daughter, Debra Haddock of Umbria, Italy; one son, Jeffrey Lamar Haddock of Hazlehurst; a sister-in-law, Darlene Harmon Haddock of Millington, TN; four grandchildren, Arien Haddock of Hazlet, New Jersey; Aja Mei Haddock of San Jose, CA; Luca Marsegagalia and Guilia Marsegagalia of Milano, Italy; and two great grandchildren, Avia Jean Haddock and Samantha Haddock of Hazlet, New Jersey.

Nancy Agnes Kidd Hall, age 90, of Fayetteville, TN passed away September 1, 2023, at Lynchburg Nursing Center.

Nancy was born April 9, 1933, in Lincoln County, TN to the late William Calvin and Maggie Spray Kidd. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Maryville College and a teaching certificate from the University of Tennessee. Nancy was a devoted kindergarten and first grade teacher for many years with Whittier City Schools in California. She was a member of West Fayetteville Church of Christ.

Survivors include her daughter, Margaret Ann Hall and husband Brent Roman, and their daughter, Claire Elizabeth Roman. Additional survivors include sister-in-law, Roberta Kidd, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Eric Hall; sister, Jessie Stewart McFerrin; and brother, James Spray “Jim” Kidd.

Mr. Floyd Hickman, age 89 of Ocala Florida, passed away on 29 April 2022. Floyd was raised in Waynesburg PA, his hometown. Floyd is now reunited with his wife Marilee Hickman who he married on June 20, 1963. Wearing many hats, Floyd Hickman was a vocal musician, a music director, college professor, veteran, and in his later years, a substitute teacher throughout Marion County. In Ocala, he was actively involved in the Marion Landing Landing Lights choral group as its director, the Congregational Church choir, and the First United Methodist Church choir. He was a grandfather to three children, and he is survived by his two sons, Mark and Alan Hickman. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Anne Wickliffe Howland passed away Monday, May 27, 2019, in Athens, Georgia, due to a sudden illness. She was 85. Anne was born December 14th, 1933 in Washington, DC to Delsie Hitt Buckley and Daniel Wickliffe Buckley. She graduated from Fairfax High School in 1951 and Maryville College in1955. During her long career she worked in Washington for the Departments of Defense and the Interior; at St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Tucker, Georgia; with the Presbyterian Church, USA in Atlanta, Georgia and Louisville, Kentucky; and at Rock Springs Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. She was very active in the life of St Andrews from 1966 to 2008. In 2008, Anne moved to Davidson, NC, to a “mother-in-law apartment” attached to the house her daughter Nancy and son-in-law Douglas Ivan Brown had built. Anne loved playing the role of grandmother to her five grandchildren, and felt fortunate, though heartbroken, to be on hand to support Nancy and her family as Nancy battled breast cancer. Anne was an accomplished singer and music held a special place in her life and heart. She was an avid quilter and enthusiastic handicrafter. Other interests included genealogy, writing, theater, and travel. At the time of her passing, she was in the process of moving to Athens, Georgia to be closer to her son and daughter-in-law. She was in good spirits, excited about her big plans, and looking forward to beginning a new phase of her life. Anne will be remembered as a mother, grandmother, and friend possessed of inimitable loyalty, forbearance, and an endless patience rooted in calm strength and fervent faith. She had compassion for all, was liberal in her outlook, and generous to a fault. She is survived by sons Ray Howland (Nancy) of Arlington, TX and Jim Howland (Smita Swarup) of Athens, GA and five grandchildren: Briana Howland of Arlington, TX; Lloyd Brown (Natalie) of Griffith, IN; Daniel Howland (Katie) of Shoreline, WA; Adam Brown (fiance Lauren Ward) of Dahlonega, GA; and Aurelia Brown of Davidson, NC; and a multitude of dear friends, too numerous to name in this space. Anne’s passing reunites her with daughter Nancy Howland Brown, who died in 2013, and her father and mother who passed in 1983 and 1985, respectively. A celebration of the life of Anne Wickliffe Howland will be held Saturday, July 27 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Tucker, Georgia. Funeral arrangements by Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes, Athens Georgia. Interment is to be at Clifton Cemetery in Clifton, Virginia. A graveside service will be held there, date to be announced. For more information, call Jim Howland: 404-455-3850. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Cancer Research Institute or the Spina Bifida Association.

of Huntington passed away on March 19, at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann, daughters, Kim (Rick) Borkus, Dawn (Paul) Locascio, grandchildren Nick Borkus and Dayna (Anthony) Rojas and great-grandchildren, Sophia, Rowen and Phoenix Rojas. Robert was a graduate of Huntington High School, Stony Brook Preparatory, Maryville College and he attended McCormick Theological Seminary. He received advanced degrees: Masters from New Paltz, a second Masters in special education, a professional degree and a doctorate from Hofstra University. He served in the U.S. Army as a chaplain’s assistant and medic. Dr. Hyne taught for 27 years in Northport and Huntington School Districts. He taught a doctoral program at Hofstra University. Bob lived a life of contribution and service. He served on a town community committee to establish group homes for special needs children. He served ten years on Harborfields School District Board of Education and was President for several years. He served on the Board of Visiting Nurse Association and participated in establishing the Hospice House in East Northport. He worked with his wife Ruth Ann at Douglas Elliman Real Estate since his retirement from education. Bob was an avid sailor. He loved photography and reading. He will be missed for his wit and sense of humor, his animal advocacy, his generosity of heart and guidance.

born in East Syracuse, NY, passed away on January 14, 2015 at The Oaks in Pleasant Gap. Raised in Fairmount, NY, he graduated from Solvay High School and briefly attended Oswego (NY) Teachers College before enlisting in the Army. While serving in Germany, he met Dorothy Softley from Nebraska, a teacher in the American Dependents Schools. They were married on December 26, 1953. Herb received a bachelor’s degree from Maryville (TN) College and a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton (NJ) Theological Seminary. He was ordained in 1958 and served as assistant pastor of the Morris Plains (NJ) Presbyterian Church followed by a pastorate at the Waynesboro (PA) Presbyterian Church from 1962 to 1970. After earning a master’s degree in regional planning from Penn State in 1972, Herb worked for Local Government Research Corp. Between 1973 and his retirement in 1988, he was on the staff of the Centre Regional Planning Commission, working mainly with Ferguson, Halfmoon, and Patton townships. He was a member of Huntington Presbytery and various planning associations, as well as being an active member of the State College Kiwanis Club for many years. Herb did much of the work to build the Overlook Heights house from which the Kauhls recently moved. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking. He was particularly adept at fixing things and creating gadgets to accomplish tasks more efficiently. In retirement, he and Dorothy travelled extensively with Elderhostels and wintered in Carefree, AZ. In the past six months, Herb tenaciously worked to recover from a series of operations. He was preceded in death last month by Dorothy, his wife of 61 years. He is survived by daughter Nancy Kauhl and husband David LeRoy, of Shermans Dale; daughter Kathy Kauhl and husband Mark Johansen, of Verona, NJ; a granddaughter, Kara Johansen; and his sister Mary Louise Kauhl, of East Syracuse, NY.

KENY, Jack McBathAge 82 of Lewisburg. Passed away August 31, 2013 after a brief illness. He was a native of Maryville, TN and the son of the late Ruby and Charles Keny. He is survived by his wife, Doris; daughters, Susan (Dr. Bob) Graham of Brentwood, Julie Brewer of Lewisburg and Lisa (Jeff) Lee of Franklin; son, Mike (Cheryl) Keny of Lewisburg; two sisters, Sara Charles Rule and Laura Keny of Maryville; nine grandchildren, Will, Rob and Matt Graham, Jack Cathey, Josh, Adam and Ben Lee, John and Kelsey Keny. He served as a teacher and coach at Harriman High School and as principal of Rockwood High School, prior to moving to Lewisburg in 1966, where he served as principal of Marshall County Senior High School and as Superintendent of Marshall County Schools until 1988. He then worked with the State of Tennessee Department of Education, retiring in 1996. After his retirement, he served on the Board of Education of Marshall County Schools until 2006, ending five decades of serving as an educator in Tennessee. He was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Maryville College and George Peabody College and served in the Korean Conflict. He served as President of the Marshall County Education Association, President of the Marshall County Retired Teachers Association, and Executive Secretary of the Tennessee Superintendents Study Council. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the South Central Community Service Agency and a past Commander of American Legion Post 39.

Chaplain Harry Franklin MacCall III, U.S. Navy (ret.), 86, of Southern Pines, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 10, 1933, in Orange, N.J., to the late Harry, Jr. and Beulah MacCall. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Lou; children, Harry IV, of Florida, David and wife, Luann, of North Carolina, Lynda, of Alabama, Steven, also of Alabama, Bruce and wife, Lynne, of Virginia and Douglas and wife, Tara, also of Virginia; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and brother, Bruce Leonard MacCall, of Virginia. Harry earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Maryville College, a B.D. from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and a T.H.M. from Princeton Theological Seminary. He proudly served his country as a chaplain in the U.S. Navy for 30 years. He had many interesting tours of duty, including several tours with the Marines, two at Quantico and one year in Vietnam. One of the most interesting times was a three-year tour in London, where he was the senior chaplain in Europe. During that time he was invited to preach in St. Paul’s Cathedral for the American Thanksgiving service (about 2,000 people). Harry was an avid tennis player and enjoyed playing at the Embassy with the Ambassador and other interesting guests. He never met a stranger and lived a full life making friends in all corners of the world and he loved telling stories. A celebration of life was held Friday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. at Brownson Presbyterian Church in Southern Pines. A graveside service followed at 2:30 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery with full military honors. Donations may be made to the Southern Pines Volunteer Fire/Rescue Association, 500 West Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines, NC 28387 or Patriot Foundation, P.O. Box 5069, Pinehurst, NC 28374 or visit Patriot Foundation.com. Condolences may be left at www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com. The family has entrusted service to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.

age 80, of Westminster-Thurber Community, died on June 4, 2014. She was born in Chicago to the late Rev. Robert W. and Marion Kelow Crosby, and was married to Robert E. McKean, who predeceased her. Abby was raised in Indiana and graduated from Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee. She earned a master of arts degree in early childhood education at The Ohio State University, then spent many years as Director of the Early Childhood Center at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. She later taught several classes in child development at Columbus State Community College. Abby was also a passionate knitter. In addition to blankets, caps, booties and sweaters for every family baby, she knit several dozen caps, booties and incubator covers for the ICU babies at University Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ellen Torok (Michael); sons, Charles (Ruth) of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, James of Arlington, Texas and Thomas of Bedford, Virginia; grandchildren, Seth McKean (Rachael), Megan (Josh) Coburn, Justin Musgrave, Nathan McKean (Lindsay), Katie (Dan) Campbell, Molly Torok and Spencer Torok; great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Isaiah, James, Zachary, Maddison, Lily, Naomi, Alexander, Adonys, Jordan and Emma; brothers, Robert (Shirley) Crosby of Columbus, Ohio, John (Susan) Crosby of Augusta, Georgia; sister-in-law, Harriet Fields of St. Petersburg, Florida; three nephews, and a niece. The family will receive guests on June 8 from 5-7 p.m. at WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME, 4221 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214 (3 blocks S. of Henderson Rd.). A memorial service will be held on June 9 at 2 p.m. at Overbrook Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Bill Gause officiating. Friends, if they wish, may make a memorial contribution to Overbrook Presbyterian Church or to Maryville College, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, Tennessee 37804. Arrangements by WEIR-AREND FUNERAL HOME. Please visit www.weirarendfuneral.com to sign the official online condolence book.

Natalie Prinzing McMillan class of 1955, passed away November, 2015.

Olivia Carlyle Vawter Mills, age 89 of Maryville, TN, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born and raised in Maryville, the youngest of four girls. She graduated from Maryville High School and Maryville College, where she majored in Biology. She worked in the library at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, in administration for Royer Realty in Atlanta, Georgia, and as a homemaker raising her two children before retiring to Inverness, FL with her husband. She returned to Maryville in 2018 to be closer to her children. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Margaret Vawter, her husband, Snell Mills Jr., her sisters Hettie Vawter, Dorothy (Dan) Winter, and Sara (Charles, Mark) Barnes Lyons, and her son-in-law Ed Hensley.

She is survived by her daughter Sharon Mills, her son Snell Mills, III, and daughter-in-law Carrie Eby Mills, as well as beloved nieces and nephews.

Beth Chamberlin Mizelle, age 85, passed away peacefully this week surrounded by family. In her last years, she had many health challenges and was an inspiration to all. But Beth’s story is not about battles but about love. As a middle daughter of 3 girls, the sisters grew up singing together and drawing on newsprint that their Editor father brought home. After high school in Sioux City, Iowa where Beth was May Queen and played clarinet in the marching band, she went to Tennessee’s Maryville College. There she met the love of her life, Bob Mizelle, a handsome upperclassman, and won his heart. Bob and Beth courted and then were married in Sioux City on January 1st, 1955 as Bob had joined the Navy and had the day off. They were stationed in Norfolk, VA and enjoyed the officer’s club dances and living the Naval life. Bob was out on the Admiral’s ship when their firstborn arrived, Laura Beth. When Bob went into civilian life, they moved to Massachusetts where Beth had their second daughter Claire Anne. Soon after, they moved to Woodstock, NY (before the concert) where Beth designed their dream home. After a few years, IBM moved the family to Stamford, Connecticut where they made lifelong friends and Beth found a large artist community for her passion for art. For her family, she would make Halloween and school play costumes, create comforters and make memorable birthday cakes and parties. For her friends, she loved having theme dinners transforming their house each time. Beth painted in oil, acrylic and watercolor and she sculpted in wood, stone and clay. She became a professional artist selling her art to collectors here and abroad. Beth was a member of the Stamford Art Association (where she was a board member and President for many years), the New Canaan Society for the Arts and was a member of the Uncommon Chiselers, a group of professional women sculptors, for 20+ years. Bob’s job relocated the family to Paris, France for 3 years where Beth found another group of artists to paint with and hosted in-home life drawing classes. Paris helped feed Beth’s artistic fire and she thrived. One of her paintings hung in Paris’ Grand Palais for a time and she was inspired by the family’s sidetrips through Europe. When they moved back to Connecticut and bought a cruising sailboat, Beth and Both joined the Stamford Yacht Club and enjoyed the beauty of Long Island Sound. When Bob retired, they traveled to many exotic locations including Africa, Peru, Turkey, Egypt and Costa Rica. Being immersed in other cultures captivated Beth’s imagination and helped shape her art. In addition, Beth was very active in the North Stamford Congregational Church. Beth and Bob were members for 49 years and enjoyed the strong church family including choir, potlucks, rummage sales, talent shows and Haunted Houses. She painted objects for sale and enjoyed encouraging others to use their creativity too. To know Beth, was to love her. Her easygoing attitude and kind disposition was evident in all she did. She always put everyone in front of herself and was a friend to all. Whether she was camping, sailing, drinking wine or travelling the world with Bob, she was at home. She loved adventure, challenges and living life to its fullest. We should all learn from her example. Beth is survived by her loving husband, Bob, her two daughters, Laura and Claire and their husbands Sylain and Matthew. She loved her four granddaughters, Olivia, Elise, Cecilia and Deirdre and Beth’s youngest sister, Ardath, husband Earl and the extended family. Come celebrate Beth’s life on Saturday, August 10th, 2019 at 12pm at the North Stamford Congregational Church on Cascade Road in Stamford, CT. A small reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the local chapter or Hospice of Cincinnati who cared for Beth at the end and continues to minister to the family.

shared that her son David died of pancreatic cancer in March of 2014. She and her husband Robert are thankful for the years they had with him. They enjoy their quiet place in Washington and say they have slowed down as they have gotten older. Donna feels that God has blessed them richly.

After a long and healthy life Margaret “Peggy’” Louise Myers Nystrom, age 90, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Peabody, MA.  During her last months, she was cared for by her children who took turns visiting, as well as local friends and staff at Brooksby Village Continuing Care and the hospice team from Care Dimensions.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband Richard, who died February 12, 2023, after 70 years of marriage.  She is survived by her four children, Jennifer Souza, Howard (Jennie) Nystrom, Nancy (Todd) Stansbery and Martin (Jen) Ryan-Nystrom. Forever cherished by her nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Peggy was born July 19, 1933 in Beaver Falls, PA to Beatrice and Howard Myers, and had a younger sister, Evelyn.  She graduated from New Brighton High School, New Brighton, PA where she played the saxophone in the marching band and was active in her church youth group.  She attended Maryville College in Tennessee where she met Richard, and they were married on January 2, 1953.  She worked at Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh while Richard went to Divinity School. Afterwards, they were partners and Peggy excelled as a minister’s wife following her husband’s career and managing the home, family, social lives, and community engagement.

Peggy and Richard lived in eight states:  Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, New Jersey, Florida, West Virginia, North Carolina, and Massachusetts.  Through these experiences Peggy learned of her strengths and developed her skills and natural abilities to adapt to new places, build and maintain relationships, get involved in the community and establish a welcoming and beautiful home wherever she went.

Peggy had always aspired to work in the medical field, so in her early 40’s she earned her medical assistance degree and enjoyed a satisfying career until retirement.  She first worked in a private practice doctor office directly with patients and then later she managed the office of a speech and audiology practice.  Throughout those years she was an active member of a medical assistant association taking on leadership roles.

In their 60’s Peggy and Richard retired and moved to Raleigh, NC to be closer to their son Howard and his family, where they lived for twenty years.  During this time, Peggy cherished her role as grandma.  She also continued her involvement in the church and community work, volunteering at Wake Hospital, a women’s clinic, and doing service work in Haiti.

At 82, Peggy was still up for another move and she and Richard found a new home at Brooksby Village in Peabody, MA, a place that she and Richard could enjoy and meet their needs during their later lives.  Brooksby brought them closer to their other three children who lived in Massachusetts and New York.

Peggy was a woman of strength and love.  She did not sit idle and for her, a good day was when she could say, “I got a lot done.”  She kept a neat and clean home.  Peggy liked to have plans, and to organize and host parties, and she preferred if they had a theme and activities.   She was amazing at directions and loved to drive, especially her MGB convertible.  She loved the art of Georgia O’Keefe, classical and opera music, reading and creative endeavors.  Peggy enjoyed making comfort foods for her family and valued most of all times around the table talking and sharing stories.  She was a great storyteller and could remember everything and everyone.  She was also a great listener.  Most of all she was about people and relationships.  Peggy will be deeply missed and always remembered.

A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, May 19 at 1:30 pm at Brooksby Village Chapel, 100 Brooksby Village Drive, Peabody, MA.  It will be followed by a reception where family and friends can share remembrances of Peggy.

Those who wish to make a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers please make one to Chautauqua Institute https://www.chq.org/.   A place and purpose she valued deeply.

Mary Ann Peeff, 78, passed away February 7, 2011. She was a graduate of the University of Kentucky, a teacher with JCPS and a member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church, where she had been a longtime organist, Sunday School teacher, elder, and deacon. Survivors include her son, Pete Peeff (Pamela); brother, Bill Moody (Fredda); aunt, Orma Nave Morgan, of Shelbyville, KY; three grandchildren, Amos, Elizabeth and Luke; and two great-grandchildren, Grant and Taylor. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Jeffersontown Cemetery. Foreman’s, Jeffersontown, is handling arrangements.