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William “Willie” Brickey, of Townsend, TN peacefully passed away on April 24, 2021 at the age of 91. A graduate of Maryville College and the University of Tennessee, Willie worked for the Blount County School system for 40 years. Prior to retiring in 1993, he was the Counselor at Townsend and Heritage High Schools. Willie was a long-standing member of Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church and a volunteer at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center where he shared authentic mountain games with school children. Willie was predeceased by his parents, Leigh and Belva Brickey of Townsend and was the last surviving of his 8 siblings. He is survived by Alda, his wife of 68 years, and daughters Amy Conroy (Michael) and Bonnie Walker (Rick). Willie was also the proud grandfather of Anne Conroy, Amy Conroy and Bailey Lohr. A special thanks to all the people who have provided care to Willie for the last period of his life: Darlene Brewer, Sharon Plemons, Sharon Clark and Joan Ownby. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Townsend, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church, 7322 Old Tuckaleechee Rd, Townsend, TN 37882 or the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, 123 Cromwell Dr, Townsend, TN 37882. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 983-1000, www.SmithLifeandLegacy.com

Chambless, Jacqueline Speigner, 84, longtime resident of Montgomery, AL, died on July 12, 2018. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Ealon Speigner and Tommie Goodson Speigner of Enterprise AL; and her husband, Jack Lloyd Chambless of Montgomery. She is survived by her daughter, Jil Chambless (Dan Vogt) of Tuscaloosa; son William House Chambless II (Alicia) of Trussville; grandchildren, Sophie Vogt, Jack Vogt, and William House Chambless III; her sister, Charlotte Speigner Bruce of McCalla; and a large extended family. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 10:00 am at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Montgomery with a service immediately following at noon officiated by Reverend Nan Adams. Graveside service will be at Greenwood Cemetery at 3:00 pm. Rather than flowers, Jackie requested donations be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2130 Bell Road, Montgomery, AL 36117, or a favorite charity.

Rev. Charles Ladd Cureton III, age 86, of Wooster died Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare in Wooster.

He was born November 18, 1934, in Hammonton, New Jersey, to Laurie Evelyn Harrell and Charles Ladd Cureton, Jr.  He graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee and was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in June 1960 after his graduation from Princeton Theological Seminary.  Charles also pursued post-graduate studies at the University of Virginia.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Annie Laurie Cureton, and his beloved wife and partner, Mary Ann Cureton (née Pakosh), who passed away on December 17, 2013, and to whom he was married on June 8, 1960, at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C.

From 1960 until his retirement in 2001, Charles served Presbyterian churches in Smyrna, Delaware; Arlington, Virginia; Garden City, New York; Charlottesville, Virginia, and Matawan, New Jersey.  For the past 20 years, he served as Parish Associate at First Presbyterian Church in Wooster and had the honor and pleasure of virtually participating in a 20^th anniversary celebration of his ministry, teaching, counsel, and a recently published book of prayers in July.

In addition to his ministry and the friends he and Mary made along the way, Charles had a deep love of religious and political history, classical and choral music, Christian education, and travel of any kind.

Charles is survived by his children, Rebecca (John) Schmidt of Wooster and Stephen (Dawn) Cureton of Catawissa Township, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Brianna Lee Schmidt and John Paul Schmidt of Wooster; brothers, Bryant (Jeanette) Cureton of Williamsburg, Virginia, and David Cureton of Massanutten, Virginia, and their children, children’s spouses, and grandchildren.

Robert Lee (Bob) DeLozier age 89 passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Asbury Place. Bob was born in 1924 in Sevier County, Tennessee. Shortly afterwards his family moved to Maryville where he spent all his life in dairy and beef cattle farming. He was a former director of the Blount County Farm Bureau and the Blount Farmer’s Co-op. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, the Blount County Livestock Association, the Tennessee State Livestock Association and the Knoxville Square Dance Association. Preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Marshall DeLozier and Josie Mae Frazier DeLozier, his brothers Wendell DeLozier, Lynn DeLozier, Garland DeLozier , sister-in-law Tommie DeLozier, sister, Helen DeLozier McCall, and Sister-in-law Virginia Wykle Hendry, He is survived by his wife Betty Wykle DeLozier and daughter Lisa DeLozier Overly, son-in-law Jonathan Overly, granddaughter, Megan Lee Forsythe, grandson, Conner Jackson Overly, sisters-in-law, Pearl DeLozier and Mary Lynn DeLozier and several nieces and nephews. There was an informal receiving of friends from 1:30 pm till 2:30 pm Sunday December 1, 2013 at Smith Funeral & Cremation with the funeral at 2:30 pm with the Rev. Jim Millsaps Officiating. Entombment will follow at Grandview Mausoleum at 4:00 pm . In lieu of flowers contributions were made to East Tennessee Lions Eye Bank at 1924 Alcoa Highway, #U-26 Knoxville, TN 37920

Charles Dickinson Dunn, passed away on January 22, 2016, at home in Clemmons, North Carolina. He was born in Tampa, Florida on January 18, 1931, to Ella Raw and Harvey l. Dunn. He graduated from Citrus High School in Inverness, Florida where he excelled in all sports, and then served in the Korean Conflict. Following his service he earned a BS degree from Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee, and a Masters Degree from Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a high school coach and teacher, served as Administrative Assistant to the Mayor of Tampa, Executive Director and lobbyist of Florida Fire Sprinkler Association, co-owner of a youth camp and a business man in Tampa during his working career. He moved to Clemmons, N.C. in 1995 when he married, JoAnn Raulerson. He was preceded in death by his mother and father. Surviving in addition to his wife, are his daughter Kimberly (Juan) Del Valle and his son Charles II (Kristine) of Miami and Ft Lauderdale, Florida; grandchildren Caleb and Joshua Del Valle and Karlie, Caiden, and Khloe Dunn; brother, Rev. Harvey E. Dunn and sisters Ella Rae Ogden, Linda Caldwell and many nieces and nephews. Chuck was a member of the Trinity Methodist Church in Winston Salem. A memorial service was held at the church on Monday, January 25th. Inurnment will be at the family gravesite at New Hope United Methodist Church, Istachatta, Florida at a later date.

Donald “Don” Rufus Ford passed away on September 23, 2021, attended by his children. He was 86.

Don grew up on a farm in the spectacular Appalachian Mountains. He went to Maryville College and then to dental school at the University of Tennessee in Memphis – he was a cashier at a restaurant by Sun Records and saw several country greats come through. He joined the U.S. Air Force as a dentist and officer and, after being stationed at Dobbins, decided to make Atlanta his home. He opened an office in East Point. Around that time, he met Katherine Burgess, whom he married in 1965.

In 1969, Don went through orthodontic training in New Jersey and then opened a busy practice in East Point. He moved to Fayetteville, Georgia, where he started a second office, as well as a family.

In his later years, Don enjoyed old cars, traveling, fishing, reading, and being with his grandchildren. His last ten years of life were especially happy ones. Don was an authentic, meticulous, fun-loving person, intelligent and urban but still a mountain man at heart.

Don was preceded in death by his wife, parents and brothers. He is survived by his children, Donna (Ford) Gober (and husband Geoffrey) and Douglas Ford (and wife Ximena), as well as grandchildren Jack, Katherine, Emma, and Haley, all of whom he loved dearly.

Freeland Theodore "Ted" Godfrey, age 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher and coach, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019. Preceded in death by parents; brother; and two sisters. Survived by wife, Nancy; sons, Ted (Kathy), Bill and Jerry (Theresa); daughter, Sharon Carter; three grandsons; one granddaughter; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 7322 Old Tuckaleechee Road, Townsend, Tenn. 37882. Family and friends will assemble for the graveside and interment service at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Richard Rudesill officiating. The family would like to give a special thank you to Blount County Hospice. Friends may call at their convenience on Saturday, March 2, 2019, between the hours of 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Sunday, March 3, 2019, between the hours of 8 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.

John Richard Graulich passed away on November 16, 2017. He had been living in Woodacre, California.

John E.D. Graves, 80, husband of Sue Lee Graves, died Friday, April 3, 2009 at Self Regional Medical Center in Greenwood, SC. Born June 21, 1928, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late John Ernest Donaldson, Sr. and Grace Keating Graves, Mr. Graves was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps serving from 1948-1952 in Korea. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Korean Service Ribbon, along with several other medals and honors. He was a 1956 graduate of Maryville College in Maryville, TN, where he earned a BA in Business. He moved to Pensacola, FL, where he began work with Chemstrand and later transferred with the company to Greenwood. He retired after many years service from Monsanto (now Solutia). Mr. Graves was a member of Golden K Kiwanis and the National Turkey Federation. A charter member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, he was a former Elder and had served on many other various committees and boards. He was also a former Sunday School teacher.

of Quaker Lane, Greenville died Friday, July 11, 2014 at Rhode Island Hospital with his family by his side. Born in Clayton, Alabama, he was the son of the late Thomas G. and Vera (Dominey) Greathouse. He lived in Greenville since 1971. Mr. Greathouse attended Maryville College in Maryville TN, where he was a member of the choir. He retired as a colorist from Providence Gravure in 1995. For 17 years, he directed the Greenville Vocal Ensemble. He was a member of North Scituate Baptist Church where he sang in the choir, a member of the Smithfield Senior Center and also delivered Meals-on-Wheels together with his wife. He is survived by his beloved wife, Helen (Drowne) Waterman Angell Greathouse; his son, Michael Greathouse and his wife Jeannette of Oxford, CT; his daughter, Deborah M. Sleboda and her husband, Chester of Smithfield; three grandchildren, Michael, Sara and Kelly; a sister, Joy Randall of Delray Beach, FL; stepsons James, Richard, John and Robert Waterman, 12 step-grandchildren Seneca, James, Robert, Lyndsay, Stephanie, Nicholas, Sarah and Rachael Waterman, Amy Bettencourt, Joe, Joshua and Evan Leary and 11 step-great-grandchildren, Sierra Rathbun, Hunter and Sean D’Alessio, Mathew and Daymien Waterman, Christopher Otto, Malik and Gabriel Beauregard, Trinity Fontaine, Abagael & Sebastian Lassey . He was the husband of the late Florence (Perkins) Greathouse and grandfather of the late Emily M. Sleboda.

Charles Wesley Harman passed away January 9, 2021. He had been living in Brooklyn, New York at the time of his passing.

Carolyn Anderson Carter Hassall, age 82 of NHC Place of Cool Springs in Franklin, TN, died June 24, 2016, after a lengthy and debilitating infirmity. A retired elementary school teacher, born in Nashville, TN, 1934, she was predeceased by her parents, Harold Hoskins and Mildred Anderson Carter, and grew up in Nashville, graduating from Isaac Litton High School. She was educated at Peabody College and Maryville College, where she received a B.A. Degree and taught school for 30 years in Louisville, KY, Murfreesboro, TN, and Dallas, TX. She is survived by her Presbyterian minister husband of 60 years, The Reverend Dr. Harry Sharp Hassall, with whom she served the Lord faithfully throughout their years of joint pastoral ministry; their two children, Harold “Hal” C. (Kelly) Hassall and Kathryn H. (Mark) Sloan; and four grandchildren, Allen C. “A.C.” (Jodie) Hassall, Megan R. Hassall, Jackson H. Sloan and James C. Sloan; and one great grandchild, Anderson H. Hassall; along with siblings, Helen C. Dam of Murfreesboro, TN and Ruth C. (Samuel) Walters of South Glens Falls, NY; and 11 nephews and nieces. She was an integral part of her husband’s ministry over the forty years he pastored churches in Concord, Murfreesboro, Christiana, Wartrace and Petersburg, TN, and served as Executive Minister/Senior Associate at Highland Park Church of Dallas, TX. Even though their longest ministry was with the large Highland Park Church, their hearts were always committed to small congregations over the nation. Their joint legacy focused on providing loving support for such “wee kirks,” for which, as volunteers, they co-founded the Presbyterian WEE KIRK CONFERENCE MINISTRY, which has provided spiritual renewal gatherings for small church ministers and lay leaders alike in nine regions of our nation. This national Wee Kirk Ministry was associated with PRESBYTERIANS FOR RENEWAL, a national Presbyterian renewal group, which her husband also co-founded. Retired in 1998, they returned to TN where her husband pastored two small churches: New Hope Church of Franklin and Bethesda Church of Thompsons Station. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be sent to THE OUTREACH FOUNDATION, 381 Riverside Drive, Suite 110, Franklin, TN 37064, designated for “Hassall Fund for Wee Kirk Ministry and Missions.” A public Memorial service was held at Stanford Chapel of First Presbyterian Church, 4815 Franklin Road, Nashville, Monday, June 27, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. with Dr. Sandra Randleman and Dr. Thomas B. Tyndall officiating. The family received friends at the Cheek House of First Presbyterian Church, Nashville before the memorial service. Woodbine Funeral Home, HICKORY CHAPEL, Directors 615-331-1952, Still Family Owned.

Lennis “Dexter” Heaton, 79, of Maryville, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Momma and Papa Baker; and parents, Milo and Velma Heaton. He is survived by his wife, Gail Heaton; son, Kent Heaton; and sisters, Bernice Rader, Erma Raulston, and Darlene Whitehead; also several nieces and nephews.

Jean Kemper Helwig, 90, died peacefully on April 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Russell Kemper and Hazel Doak Kemper, her husband of 66 years, David Franklin Helwig, and two sisters, Lucy Kemper Born and Eleanor Helen Kemper. She is survived by her five children: Lucy Ann Helwig of Chickamauga, GA; William “Bill” Helwig (Angie) of Bryson City, NC; Janet Helwig Fortney (David) of Winston-Salem, NC; Lois Helwig Yapp (David) of Palos Verdes Estates, CA; and Joseph “Joe” Helwig of Atlanta, GA. She is survived by eight grandchildren: Rachel Helwig (Matt Eberhart), Sarah Helwig (Lucy Strong), Virginia Yapp (Bryan Cerna), Emily Farrell (Justin), Nicholas Yapp, Caroline Lee (Matt), Margaret Luccarelli, and Samuel Helwig (Biyu). She is survived by seven great-grandchildren: Nina Eberhart, Jack Luccarelli, Theo Lee, Hannah Lee, Jonah Lee, Wyatt Farrell, and Stevie Farrell. She is also survived by a sister, Catherine Kemper Newton. Jean was born on Reymann Memorial Farm in Wardensville, West Virginia. She subsequently lived in Fairfax, Virginia, and Manassas, Virginia. Her childhood years were shaped by living on the farms where her father worked as a dairyman, and then living on her family’s farm beginning in 1945 where they had extensive gardens for growing crops and flowers to sell in the Washington, DC farmers market. Jean graduated as valedictorian of Osbourn High School in Manassas in 1950. Following two years of work at the CIA in Washington, DC, Jean entered Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, and it was there that she met her future husband, Dave Helwig, when Jean was a freshman and Dave was a senior. Jean was a student at Maryville College for three years and had a lifelong devotion to the college, attending most of her college reunions over the years. Jean and Dave married in 1955 and settled in the Chattanooga area where Jean completed her college degree in Home Economics at the University of Chattanooga in 1956. Jean was a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga for almost 68 years. She served the church in many capacities, including Moderator of the Presbyterian Women’s Association, Elder, and member of numerous committees. Additionally, she and Dave were instrumental for many years in providing transportation to and from church for other members. She served two terms as a member of the Board of the Presbyterian Campus Ministry at UTC. Jean was also involved in many community activities including the Nickajack Hills Garden Club, the PTA of her children’s schools, and the Chattanooga chapter of the Embroiderer’s Guild of America. She was a talented seamstress and embroiderer, and she loved all things in nature, especially birds, flowers, and trees. Jean’s faith was important to her, and we rejoice that she has now joined the Church Triumphant. She was a good and faithful servant, and the beautiful impact she had on her family and her many friends will be everlasting.

Carol Jeanne Herbert’s vibrant, shining life force left this world on Friday, May 19th. She was 82. Carol passed at home in the loving embrace of her spouse, Linda Lee. Carol grew up in Washington, D.C. She was the daughter of Charles and Martha Summers and the youngest of her siblings Ethel, Dott, Wes, Marv, and Betty Lou. They were a loving and fun family. Carol attended Maryville College in Tennessee for 2 years and then married Ed Herbert, a friend from home. They had five children-Colleen, Ed, Kenny, Chris, and sweet Carin, who graced their lives for a less than 3 years. Ed’s career took them through nine moves across the country. Carol completed her bachelor’s degree at Canisius College in 1979. She worked as a housing rehabilitation specialist in New York and later in Cincinnati. She was divorced in 1983 and began a wonderful life filled with love and contentment with Linda. They spent the next 25 years in the Cincinnati area, including 12 years of novel adventures and quiet peace on 28 acres of land in Adams County. Carol became an avid gardener and woodworker. This talented woman made everything that was wooden in their house, including the kitchen cabinets, and later made furniture on consignment. For the last 9 years in Cincinnati, she cared for two boys who were very special to her. Carol and Linda moved to Port Charlotte in 2007 and were married as soon as the law was established in 2015. All they ever wanted in life was to be together. Carol loved life and she loved people. She sparkled her smile, her infectious laugh, and her love over everyone she touched. She will be missed more than words can express. Services are private. Should you wish to donate something in her name, Carol loved the Harry Chapin Food Bank of SW Florida, Tidewell Hospice, and Elsie Publishing, but she would treasure any individual way you wish to remember her.

Dr. Charles S. Horn III, age 84, passed away at his home on Friday, September 1, 2017. He was born in 1933 in Rehoboth, DE. The son of Charles S. Horn, Jr. and Allassie Blackwood Horn, family of the early founders of Rehoboth Beach. His grandfather, Charles S. Horn, Sr. moved to Rehoboth Beach in the 1880’s. He was a prominent business man and proprietor of Horn’s Pavilion and the pier, which extended into the ocean at the end of Rehoboth Avenue. Dr. Horn graduated from Rehoboth High School in 1952, University of Delaware in 1957 and Temple University Dental School in 1961. After serving the U.S. Army in the 2nd armored division at Ft. Knox, KY, he was honorably discharged with the rank of captain. He then began a 47 year dental practice on Concord Pike in Wilmington. He was the first Eagle Scout of Rehoboth Troup 85, a lifeguard at Rehoboth Beach in the 1950’s, past Commander of American Legion Post 21, member of Delaware Field & Stream Club, American Dental Association, Delaware State Dental Society, N.R.A., 62 year Mason and member of Jefferson and Granite-Corinithan Lodges, York Rite & Shriner at DE Consistory. He may be locally remembered as an avid gardener, fly fisherman, harmonica player, history buff, certified archery instructor and voluntary sous chef for prominent cooking schools and prestigious chefs. Dr. Horn is survived by wife, Barbara Packard Horn of 56 years, children, Charles S. Horn, IV (Nanci), David P. Horn (Tracy) and Laura H. Dember (Gregory), grandchildren, Justin, Machalyn and Jordan and his brother, Hon. James G. Horn (Joan). Friends and family may call at Chandler Funeral Home at 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE on Wednesday September 6, from 6PM to 8PM. A Masonic service will be held at 7PM. There will be an additional viewing from 9AM to10AM prior to the funeral services at 10AM on Thursday, September 7. A private family burial will be held at All Saints’ Cemetery in Harbeson, DE. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Doreen and Anna of the BAYADA Home Health Care and Hospice Services.

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” (McKenney) Horn passed away peacefully early in the morning of Sunday, May 31, 2020, following a brief illness. Elizabeth (Betty to all who knew and loved her) was born in Beaver on Jan. 13, 1935, the eldest daughter of Royston and Sarah Margaret McKenney. Betty attended a one-room country school through the eighth grade, graduating from Beaver High School in 1952. Unique for the time, Betty went out of state for college, attending Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn., where she studied home economics and fell in love with east Tennessee. Betty returned to Western Pennsylvania after graduating in 1956 and was employed by Peoples Natural Gas Co. as a home economist. Frequently described as “never meeting a stranger,” Betty worked to encourage the adoption of natural gas for homes across the area. While there, she met the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Horn, and they were married in the fall of 1960. Dick and Betty found their slice of heaven, buying several acres and a house in Plum Borough. Betty loved her place and was happiest when outside, swimming, working with flowers, picking berries and adopting many stray dogs and cats. An avid horse lover, Betty and Dick added a barn to the property, and Betty enjoyed her love of horses well into her retired years. In retirement, Betty and Dick enjoyed travel in their motor home, frequently visiting family. The entire family shares Betty’s love of the water, spending vacations together on lakes in Tennessee. Betty was a member of Union Presbyterian Church in Murrysville for nearly 60 years, where she held numerous offices but was most known for her welcoming smile and warm hugs. Betty used her home economist training as a dedicated volunteer for Plum Meals on Wheels, serving for more than 25 years as a meal planner and shopper. Betty was a devoted mother to her children and grandchildren, raising them to pursue their dreams in every way. She is survived by her children, Leslie Shuman (Steve), of Vonore, Tenn., Scott Horn (Lisa), of Northville, Mich., and Brad Horn (Susan), of Knoxville, Tenn.; and grandchildren Elizabeth, Kathryn, Madeline and Reagan. She is also survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Dick, of Plum Borough, and her sister, Ellen Feldman, of Wilmington, N.C. Betty had a smile for everyone she met, living her life as an example of genuine caring and humility. Many lives were made better by her humor and compassion. The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at SOXMAN FUNERAL HOMES LTD./ROTH CHAPEL, 7450 Saltsburg Road (at Universal Road). A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Union Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Susan Washburn officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. A private interment will follow at Plum Creek Cemetery. To best honor Betty, donations may be made to Union Presbyterian Church, 656 State Route 380, Murrysville, PA 15668, in memory of Betty Horn.

Salisbury-Rev. Richard (Dick) Charles Hughes, age 81, of Salisbury, MD, died April 19, 2014 after a lengthy illness with Parkinson’s Disease. Born in Philadelphia, PA on August 6, 1932, he was the son of the late Laura Virginia and Raymond Joseph Hughes. He graduated from Bartrum High school in Philadelphia and he was an Eagle Scout. Dick graduated from Maryville College, Maryville, TN in 1956 after serving in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity in 1961. Rev. Hughes’ first church was at Hamden Presbyterian in Baltimore, MD, and he also served two years as stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Baltimore. In September, 1967 Dick began a 28 year ministry to Pitts Creek and Beaver Dam Presbyterian Churches, Pocomoke City, MD. After retiring, Dick became an interim minister for Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church in Snow Hill, MD for two and a half years. Rev. Hughes served as Moderator for New Castle Presbytery in 1974-75. He was very active on numerous committees which included the Housing Authority of Pocomoke City, Speer Trust, Committee of Ministry, and many others. Dick loved to play golf, travel, read and preach. His sermons always included at least one good story and he loved to tell jokes. In his later years, he was known for his one-liners. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Nancy Dodge Hughes ’56 of Salisbury, MD; one daughter, Dawn E. Brandstrom and her husband Peter Brandstrom of Salisbury, MD, two sons, Scott A. Hughes and his wife Donna of Pocomoke City, MD, and Paul D. Hughes and his wife Wanda of Onancock, VA; one brother, Donald R. Hughes of Broomall, PA; five grandchildren Brittany N. Holdren, Brooke A Hughes, Paige A. Hughes, Charles W. Hughes and David S. Hughes; a sister-in-law Mary E. Emery of Penney Farms, FL; an uncle Charles Sketchley; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law Lois Hughes, a brother-in-law Robert Emercy, and his aunt Ruth Sketchley. uf

Elizabeth (Enloe) Hutton was born November 12, 1934, and died March 17, 2016 of dementia and complications after a fall. She will be missed by her children and their families — Gwyneth Hutton, Elaine H Johnston, and Richard Hutton, as well as numerous friends. Elizabeth was born and raised in Atlanta, GA to Pauline Parker Enloe and Richard Enloe. She attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN, where she met her husband of 53 years, Jack Hutton. They married in 1956. They lived in West Virginia and Texas before moving to New Orleans in 1965. Jack served as Organist and Choir Director of Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church for 45 years. Elizabeth was a preschool teacher in her early career, and served as administrative assistant at Rayne for over 20 years, until she retired. She was the ultimate church lady, and greeted all who worshipped at Rayne with a smile and a wave from the choir loft. More than one member of Rayne has said that they joined because of her beaming welcome. Elizabeth knew the words to nearly every song ever written, and burst into an appropriate song at any given moment. She was enthusiastic and joyous about life and never missed an opportunity to be silly, to laugh, or to appreciate the gifts in her life. She was the “fun mom” all her children’s friends wanted as a chaperone on field trips, even if her own kids sometimes wished she could miss one. She gave her heart to everyone she met, and claims an extended family of “adopted” children. Thanksgiving dinners for 25 people were not unusual, as she rounded up all who did not have other family nearby to celebrate with. Anyone who needed a meal when dinner was ready was welcomed, and a whispered “FHB” to her kids (Family Hold Back) made sure there was enough for all. Elizabeth grew up with an extended family of uncles, aunts and cousins, and her crazy Enloe stories created family sayings to fit a multitude of situations. “Make the tea, Louis,” — the standard reply to someone who tells you to do something you are already doing or have done – has reached far beyond the borders of the Enloe clan. Elizabeth supported many charities throughout her life. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the New Orleans AIDS Task Force, St. Luke’s Homeless Outreach, or the Rayne Memorial Music ministry. Elizabeth would encourage you to sing a song in her honor. Memorial service was March 31st, 1:00 p.m. at Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church.

finally retired after 51 years on the air in Chattanooga. Following retirement, the Scenic City Women’s Network, an organization of women striving to live out their faith in their work lives, presented Marcia with the First Annual Lydia Impact Award” as “An Extraordinary Christian Working Women”

Marcia Kling to Become Lifetime Member of Chattanooga Salvation Army Advisory Board On Monday, April 22, Marcia Kling, well-known Chattanooga TV personality, will be awarded a plaque welcoming her as a Lifetime Member of the Chattanooga Salvation Army Advisory Board. The recognition will take place at 12:00 Noon at The Salvation Army located at 1019 North Moore Road across from Brainerd High School. This high honor is only offered to those who have served over fifteen years and have displayed outstanding leadership. “Miss Marcia” began her exceptional tenure of service as an active Board Member in 1976. Marcia Kling is most beloved for 36-years of serving as The Salvation Army’s Annual Thanksgiving Meal Home-Delivery Coordinator. Working alongside her husband, David, they have ensured the preparation, packaging and delivery of hundreds of traditional Thanksgiving Dinners to the needy in our community. The Chattanooga Salvation Army Advisory Board is a group of business leaders and other outstanding citizens who share their vision and leadership in supporting The Salvation Army promise to our community of Doing the Most Good for People in Need.

Iantha Jean Peterson Koster, 82, of Nellysford, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016. She is survived by her beloved husband, Brian Koster; and daughters, Karen Thrane Davis of Richmond, Va., and Karla Kunen Chaillet of Charlottesville; grandchildren Alexander and William Thrane and Aubrie and Madeline Chaillet; great-grandson, Axel James Thrane; and her sisters, Juanita Peterson Maeyens, Judith Peterson Hall, and Linda Peterson Wing. Iantha was the first child of Ada Mae and William Oren Peterson, born on August 20, 1934. She graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee where she met her first husband, Reverend Adolph Kunen. They raised Karen and Karla in Silver Spring, Md. Iantha was Lab Supervisor at Survival Technology and a devoted member of St. Mark’s Presbyterian in Bethesda. Iantha and her husband Brian Koster retired to Nelson County. Iantha was a pillar of the Rockfish Presbyterian Church until her transition to Rose Wood Village in 2014. A loving mother and grandmother, her life was dedicated to God, her family, and helping others. Her memory will be cherished forever. The family is so grateful to her caregivers during her struggle with Vascular Dementia. Donations in Iantha’s honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Employee Holiday Gift Fund c/o Rose Wood Village at Hollymead. The memorial service was Thursday, December 1 at Rockfish Presbyterian Church.

The Rev. Dr. Charles F. Lamb used sermons to address his congregations. But he used his frequent letters to the editor and “My View” columns published in The Buffalo News to reach a much wider audience. His personal columns were droll, homespun musings about such topics as the joys of learning Spanish, the challenges of loud music in restaurants and the antics of his beloved chocolate Labrador retriever, Izzy. His letters were focused on the issues of the day that most compelled him – welcoming refugees, protecting the environment and living a life of spirit-filled joy. “When we’d go out, people would recognize him from the columns,” said his wife of 40 years, Betty J. Lamb. The Rev. Lamb, of Youngstown, died Jan. 23, 2019, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport after a yearlong illness. He was 84. He was born in Maryville, Tenn., the only child of Charles F. and Sadie (Tedder) Lamb. His father was a sanitarian who inspected agricultural facilities. The Rev. Lamb graduated cum laude from Maryville College with a bachelor’s degree in 1956, from the Graduate Seminary of Phillips University with a Master of Divinity degree in 1961, and from New York Theological Seminary with a Doctor of Ministry degree in 1990. He was ordained in 1961 in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and moved to New York in 1961 to work at East Aurora Christian Church for a decade. From 1971 to 1975, he was associate regional minister of the Disciples of Christ in the Northeast, which included New York, New England and New Jersey. From 1975 to 1998, he was regional minister. He received mutual standing in the United Church of Christ in the 1970s. “He was very ecumenical-minded,” said his wife. “He believed that if all churches worked together, wonders could be done.” The Rev. Lamb retired in 1998 but continued to work as assistant to the pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown. In 2017, he was interim pastor at Payne Avenue Christian Church in North Tonawanda. He worked as an adjunct professor in the Religion Department of Niagara University from 1998 to 2004. On Dec. 29, 1979, in Niagara Falls, he married Betty J. Zimmerman. She is retired from the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara Falls. He was an elected village trustee in East Aurora, and was chairman of the College of Regional Ministers of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The Rev. Lamb was active in environmental affairs, serving on the executive committee of both the Niagara Group of the Sierra Club and of Residents for Responsible Government in Youngstown, which in the mid-2000s lobbied against expansion of CWM Waste Management. In 1999, he served on the Restoration Advisory Board for the former Lake Ontario Ordnance Works site. In a 2002 letter to the editor, the Rev. Lamb wrote on what would become a frequent theme, protecting the environment. He wrote, “Many Scriptures emphasize that humans have a responsibility to care for the creation. … A pure mountain stream, a sunset in a clear sky, or a healthy forest all speak to our souls of the importance of preserving our earthly home.” He resembled an older Abraham Lincoln, although he was a few inches shorter. The Rev. Lamb’s wife once made him a top hat and asked him to recite the Gettysburg Address, which he had memorized, for a talent show at Cradle Beach. Instead of the expected smiles, the audience was so moved that some wept. In one 2010 column, the Rev. Lamb wrote of seeing a sign in a restaurant: “If you have any problems, just let us know.” When he began sharing his problems with the cashier – “bills, car problems and health issues” – she interrupted him to ask, “Why are you telling me all this?” “Your sign told me to tell you,” he said. ” ‘It means problems here in the restaurant!’ she exclaimed. But that isn’t what it said,” he wrote. In 2011, he mused about this world and the next one. “Heaven may be beautiful, but this planet is pretty good,” he wrote. “There are so many places on this earth I haven’t seen yet. I’d just as soon see more of them before trying out another place.” The Rev. Lamb also wrote four books about his life as a minister. Besides his wife, the Rev. Lamb is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth Susan Latz, Linda L. Macfarland and Jennifer J. Mehl; two stepsons, Mark David Ott and Matthew Benjamin Ott; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Church St. Memorials may be made to Week of Compassion P.O. Box 1986 Indianapolis, Ind., 46206 or Northeast Region Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1402 Washington Ave. Parkersburg, Va., 26101.

continues to keep his fingers busy serving as substitute organist in various churches playing 40 Sundays in 2015!
The Paraclete Press has released his composition "Set Me as a Seal" written for the wedding of former Shenandoah University colleague, Donna Gullstrand.
In August James appeared as Peter Quince in Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, performing for two weekends in the gardens of the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley and in November he appeared as Elgin, the butler, in Winchester Little Theatre's production of Agatha Christie's Spider's Web.
Finally, in January 2016 he performed the role of Jack Jameson in Wendy Wasserstein's play, Third, also at Winchester Little Theatre and conducted his composition "Rejoice in the Lord" written for the ordination service of SU graduate, Karen (King) Cuffie, in San Jose, CA.

James Laster continues to keep busy as a substitute organists for various churches in the area, over 40 Sundays in 2017. In October of 2016, appeared in The Cross Town Bus; played the role of Grandpa in You Can’t Take It With You at Winchester Little Theatre in May 2017,; appeared as Corin, in As You Like It for three Sundays in September in the gardens of the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, and continues to do Standardized Patient Work.