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Nancy Louise Hord Brown, 4/8/1939-9/11/2020, joined the Church Triumphant and the great cloud of witnesses that surrounds us. She is survived by a grateful husband of 59 years, Harold; children, Chase (Melinda), Callie, and Hayse: three beautiful granddaughters, Emeline, Ellie, and Lilah. An active member of Middlesettlements United Methodist Church for 70 years, she graduated from Maryville College in 1961. She taught high school and was a social worker in North Carolina and Tennessee while being a gracious and loving wife and mother. A graveside service is scheduled for 9/26 at 11 AM at Middlesettlements Cemetery. Memorial gifts can be made to Middlesettlements UMC or the L.C.A.C. www.mccammonammonsclick.com

Martha Jean Quick Cardot, age 79, of Beverly, West Virginia, died on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center. Mardi was born in Elkins, West Virginia on November 1, 1939. She was the oldest daughter of the late Ralph Harding Quick and the late Margaret Jean Morrison Quick. Her early years were spent in Durbin, Lesage and Charleston, WV. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1957. A diligent student and talented singer Mardi attended Maryville College and graduated from Davis & Elkins College in 1962 where she majored in Education and sang in the campus choir. The love of faith, education, music and nature would accompany her during her entire life. In August 1963 Mardi married Richard W. Cardot at 1st Presbyterian Church, Charleston, WV, whom she met while singing in the chancel choir. In 1969 Mardi and Richard returned to Randolph County where they made a home. A lifelong educator, Mardi taught in Kanawha, Monongalia and Randolph Counties for a total of 32 years. Mardi’s life was a demonstration of love for family, faith and community. A Presbyterian by profession, she was an ordained Ruling Elder who served the church in many capacities including sessional committees, pastoral search committees and Sunday School teaching. She was active in community theatre, Forest Festival Committees including Assistant to the Queen’s department. She loved music, singing, playing cards with “The Bridge Club,” and keeping up on the accomplishments of her students. Mardi placed great value in her involvement in the Order of the Eastern Star and was a life member of the Tiskelwah Chapter No. 45. Mardi’s life is an ongoing legacy to her family, friends and students. She would still challenge us to put down roots and commit ourselves to God-given passions. She was a teacher-at-heart from her earliest days in a 2-room school in Lesage and taught long after her retirement from the Randolph County Schools. Her students will remember National Pickle Day, “sounding it out,” “taking a minute to think about it,” and “Can you think of that another way?” Her warm smile, kind spirit, quick wit and beautiful voice will long be remembered by those who knew and loved her. Mardi is survived by her husband of 56 years, Richard W. Cardot; three children, Guy Richard Cardot (Aimee) of Beverly, WV, Maria Louise Cardot Lane (Tim) of Montpelier, VA, Margaret Anne Cardot (Mike) of Richmond, Virginia; seven grandchildren, Elise, Richie, Sam, Isaac, Max, Henry and Nora; one sister Mary Ellen Dawkins (Bill); one nephew, John Walton Reynolds; one niece, Rebecca Reynolds Heath; and one uncle, Robert Morrison. Friends are invited to gather at the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church for visitation on Saturday, August 31 from 1:30 until 3 p.m. A Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held at 3 p.m. with a time for fellowship to follow. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Beverly Bookmobile, c/o Beverly Elementary School, 505 Main St., Beverly, WV 26253. The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements for Martha Jean Cardot. Send online condolences to the family at www.therandolphfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth Ray Chambers, 85, lifelong resident of Blount County, Tennessee, went home to glory March 13, 2021. He was born April 1, 1935 and was the youngest sibling of ten born to Jesse Cloyd and Zena Myers Chambers of Cades Cove. Kenneth grew up an avid athlete. As a grade schooler if he missed the bus he would run to school and arrive there before the bus. He was a football star at Porter High School in the early 1950’s and was starting tailback as a Sophomore in 1950 when Porter won the Blount County championship. He played starting tailback in both 1951 and 1952. Porter won the county championship again in 1952. He made All-County in football in 1952 along with four of his other team-mates. He started two years in football at Hiwassee College in 1953 and 1954. He was starting tailback at Maryville College in 1957 and played fullback and linebacker at Maryville College in 1959 at the same time he was on the wrestling team. While at Maryville College he also belonged to the Air National Guard. Then after college worked for the Guard full time and was deployed to Germany in May of 1962. He was honorably discharged in 1964. Later to keep physically fit he joined the Knoxville YMCA wrestling team. He played handball for 15 years during which time he won the City Consolation Championship (1970) and was runner-up in 1972. Kenneth was inducted into the Blount County Sports Hall of fame October 26, 2009. Kenneth married the love of his life, Faye Larkin Brackin on September 12, 1974. They made their home on the farm Kenneth grew up on and attended Stock Creek Baptist Church. He worked as a Machinist and retired from Robert Shaw Controls. Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife Faye and their daughter Janet, his four sisters and five brothers. He is survived by nineteen nieces and nephews and countless great nieces and nephews. He was “Uncle Kenneth”. He always had a joke to put a smile on your face. He was also a “big brother” to one nephew (Odie) who spent a great deal of time at the farm with his Grandmaw and Grandpaw and at that time a wonderfully patient Uncle Kenneth. Special thank you: Asbury Place Beech House Employees. Special Mention: Niece: Evelyn White and Great Niece: Lisa Wilson. To view this obituary online and/or post condolences or memories you may access Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens website at www.sherwoodchapel.com. Flowers may be sent to Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens 3176 Airport Highway, Alcoa, TN or donations may be made in memory of Kenneth to AMVETS Post 22, 3705 Legends Way, Maryville, Tenn. 37801. Friends and family may pay their respects Friday, March 19 from 9am – 12 pm and 2pm – 4pm at Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 3176 Airport Highway, Alcoa, Tenn. A graveside service will be held at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, 475 Bethel Church Road, Townsend, TN Saturday March 20 at 1pm, Rev. Chris Cupp presiding.

James Valentine Culbertson, age 79, went to be with Lord on February 13, 2019. Jim was born February 17, 1939, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, son to Kenneth Sr. and Margaret D. Being born three days after Valentine’s Day and passing just a day before Valentine’s Day was befitting a man who was surrounded by Love. Jim lived the past 25 years in Buena Vista, Colorado after raising his family in Fort Stewart, Georgia and Fauquier County, Virginia. Jim, or ‘Willie’ as he was affectionately called (due to his likeness to Willie Nelson), had a servant’s heart. He was a founding member and past president of the Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity. Jim loved bluegrass music and also served as a board member and past president of the Walden Chamber Music Association. He was a board member for the Central Colorado Conservancy, and also volunteered with the Arkansas Valley Christian Mission. He was a BSA Scoutmaster for many years, and he contributed to many other causes. He was devoted to the preservation of wildlife and nature, and proud of his military service in the US Army. Jim put his energy, heart and soul into everything he did, including construction, being a head baker, a log cabin builder, and finally in his dream job of working the past 25 years as a caretaker for the Butler family ranch in Buena Vista. A student of philosophy, religion, and staunch supporter of the Constitution, Jim exemplified the ideals of giving more than you receive, the value of hard work, and having integrity in everything he did. Jim’s spirit of kindness, his smile and sparkle in his eyes was felt by everyone who knew him. His Children and Family miss him and Love him deeply and will always try to live up to his spirit as he is “on the road again”. Preceded in death by his parents and brother Kenneth Jr., Jim is survived by his brothers, Richard Culbertson and Robert Culbertson, and his sisters Joy Rossell and Judi Starks, his daughter Kimberli Saunders and husband Tom, his son Kevin Culbertson and wife Renee, his granddaughter Lauren Anne Culbertson, his grandson Daron Lee Culbertson and wife Danielle, his great-granddaughter Lavender Ruth, and many nieces and nephews including, Melissa Williams, Teresa Culbertson-Bush, Linda Ratliff, Mike Culbertson, and Kacie Starks. Jim graduated with the Class of 1957 from Hollidaysburg Senior High School, Pennsylvania; he attended Maryville College, Tennessee; and he served three years in the US Army at Ft. Stewart, Georgia. A ceremony celebrating Jim’s life will take place on Saturday, March 9, 2019, 4:30 PM at Soul Purpose Community Church, 12698 Shipps Store Road, Bealeton, Virginia. A Memorial Facebook page: “James Valentine Culbertson – a celebration of his life” is available. Donations in his honor can be made to any of the local causes that Jim supported, or to the Dementia Society of America. To plant a tree in memory of James Culbertson, please visit our Tribute Store.

William Alexander Cunningham passed away January 16, 2019. William resided in Philadelphia, PA.

Darling, Mary Elizabeth died peacefully at N.C. Little Memorial Hospice on Friday, September 9, 2022 in Edina, MN at the age of 83.

Mary is survived by her sister and brother-in-law, Ruth Darling and Mike Capps (Knoxville, TN); brother and sister-in-law, Bill Darling and Chris Ozbun (Wynnewood, PA); sister-in-law, Marylynn Darling (Tolland, CT); nephews, John Darling (Chapel Hill, NC), Jeffrey Darling and wife Micki (Northampton, MA), Jonathan Capps and wife Lindsay (Columbus, OH); and her niece, Sammy Darling (Smith College).

Mary is preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Darling; her father, Alan Darling; her stepmother, Anna Darling; her siblings, Charles Darling and Margaret Darling.

As the oldest sibling in a minister’s family, Mary spent her early childhood in Argyle and Oswego, IL, and later childhood in Davis, OK. In 1957, the Darling family moved to Erie, PA where Mary graduated from Strong Vincent High School. Mary earned her BS degree in Home Economics from Maryville College (Maryville, TN). Her graduate studies in Food Science and Nutrition culminated in an MA and PhD from the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities.

In 1970, Mary began her 31 year career as an Extension Nutritionist and Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota-St. Paul campus. She traveled across the state teaching better health through nutrition, focusing on the nutritional needs and education of low-income families and families of disadvantaged minority groups. Mary regularly served as a judge at the Minnesota State Fair for a variety of 4-H competitions. Her university career included research that focused on the nutritional needs of aging women, teaching and mentoring, and collaborating with longtime colleagues and friends. Mary retired in 2001.

Mary loved living in St. Paul. Her retirement years were spent volunteering, enjoying her family visits, watching her nephews and niece grow up, caring for her beloved cockatiel pet birds, knitting, drawing, coloring, getting together with friends, and watching the natural beauty of the Minnesota seasons come and go. Mary was a loving sister and aunt. Her kind, gentle soul will be missed.

Talley Shannon Davis passed away peacefully in his home October 17, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his loving & devoted wife of 54 years, Patricia Carol Davis, the love of his life; his daughter Terri Stevenson, her husband Jeff, and their daughters Taylor and Parker; his son Chris Davis and his partner Rene Yanes; his daughter Melissa “Missy” Kelley, her husband Matthew, and their sons Jackson and Eli; sister Eula Hembree; brother and sister-in-law Harry & Sherry Richey; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, and his loving dog Katie who was always by his side. He was preceded in death by: Parents, Clay & Louise Davis. Talley was born and raised in Townsend. He loved the mountains and the community he grew up in. He loved the outdoors, horseback riding, fishing, and especially golfing which he played weekly with longtime friends. He played football for his high school team and later for Maryville College. He served in the US Army, stationed in Heidelberg, Germany, and served as an MP and in the Honor Guard. He worked and retired at ALCOA as a Mechanical Craft Specialist. He was a member of Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church. Talley loved life and was happiest spending time with his family. He was a loving Papaw to his four grandchildren who he delighted in. He was loved and a friend to anyone who knew him. Talley had a kind and giving heart – in lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation in his honor to the Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church Building Fund, 7322 Old Tuckaleechee Rd, Townsend, TN 37882.

Helen Voiles Davis, 80, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Elmcroft of Muncie following a long illness. She was born in Jamestown, Tenn., on March 23, 1939, the daughter of Willard and Lena (Rich) Voiles and has lived in either Farmland or Muncie, Indiana since 1960. Helen attended Maryville College and later graduated from Ball State University with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and a Masters degree in Library Science. She was retired from a 27-year career as an English teacher and head librarian at Monroe Central Jr-Sr High School, where she enjoyed getting students excited about books and reading. In addition to being a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, her lifelong passions included books, gardening, and genealogy. After retiring, she became a Master Gardener, devoting hours of volunteer time to gardens at Minnetrista and the native garden project at the Red-tail Land Conservancy near Prairie Creek Reservoir, among others. When not gardening, she corresponded with distant cousins and acquaintances across the country to trace her family tree, discovering direct lines to Sergeant Alvin C. York and Davy Crockett as well as other less-reputable characters, which she always found amusing. Though often reserved, she was quick to smile and put others at ease and was known among friends and family for her extreme generosity. Survivors include her husband, Daniel Davis, Muncie, Indiana, with whom she would have celebrated 25 years of marriage in August; her son, Gary Richard (Cheryl) Davis, Harriman, Tennessee; her daughter, Julie Davis Rennecker, Austin, Texas; and her stepdaughter, Tammy Davis (Jim) Henderson, Muncie; four sisters, Lola (Howard) Hayes, Nashville, Tennessee; Sue (Richard) Amonett, Indianapolis; Bettye (Barry) Munday, Carrollton, Georgia; Ann (Joe) Hill, Elijay, Georgia; one brother, Doug (Valeria) Voiles, Jamestown, Tennessee; and one half-brother, Roy (Gwen) Strayer. Her grandchildren include two granddaughters, Katherine Ellen (Zach) Davis, Louisville, Tennessee; and Sarah Beth Davis, Knoxville, Tennessee; one step-granddaughter, Brittany Henderson, Muncie; and two step-grandsons, Tyler Henderson and Kasey Lyle Henderson, both of Muncie. Survivors also include numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and -nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, numerous aunts and uncles, and one niece, Della Faye Williams. A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held on Monday, July 29, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Wilson Shook Funeral Home, Thornburg Memorial Chapel, State Road 32 East, Parker City, Indiana, with Pastor Tylor Jackson officiating. Family and friends may call prior to the service from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 29th. Burial will follow at Tomlinson Cemetery, Muncie, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, friends and family are invited to make memorial contributions in Helen’s honor to the Monroe Central Scholarship Fund by mail to Monroe Central Scholarship Fund, 1878 N. 1000 W. Parker City, IN 47368 or envelopes will be provided at the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.wilsonshookfuneralhomes.com.

Mike Ducey of Lawrence passed away on June 27, 2017 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a long battle with cancer. He was born December 4th, 1937, the son of Jean Sparks Ducey and John Edward Ducey. After growing up in Niles, Michigan and on the original homestead of his mother’s family in Berrien County, Michigan, he graduated from Maryville College (Tennessee) and Princeton Theological Seminary. He served as Pastor of the Freeman Presbyterian Church in Freeman, Missouri, and as Associate Pastor of Southridge Presbyterian Church in Roeland Park, Kansas. Seeking a deeper understanding of man’s relationship to man, the world, and the divine, he pursued graduate studies at the University of Kansas, where he received an M.A. with Honors in Religion and an M.A. and M.Phil. in Philosophy. He served as Assistant Director and Instructor in the Western Civilization program at K.U., and taught courses in the Philosophy department. Later, his career interests took a decided turn toward solving problems of more immediate practical consequence: he worked as a building engineer and as a heating and air conditioning technician, retiring in 2000. Mike had an enduring interest in the environment, and was an avid backpacker, canoeist, photographer, and woodworker. His quiet commitment to service and social justice led him to a series of volunteer and leadership activities in the community. He was preceded in death by his parents and his aunt Edith L. McCoy. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Constance Bondurant Ducey, of Lawrence; by his brother Jay Patrick Ducey (Mary Gay) of Berkeley, California; his daughter, Michelle Growcock (Bradley) of Baldwin City, Kansas; his son, Mark Ducey (Kathleen O’Brien) of South Berwick, Maine; by four grandchildren, Nathan Growcock (Kayle), Benjamin Growcock, Carter Ducey, and Eva Ducey; one greatgrandchild, Adalynn Growcock; and cousin Cathy McCoy (Peter Logan) of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A visitation was held in the Fellowship Hall at West Side Presbyterian Church, 10th and Kasold, in Lawrence on Saturday, July 1. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers or other remembrances, donations may be made in his name to West Side Presbyterian Church in support of its mission to the Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen. Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries. LJWorld.com.

Robert Duggan of Louisville passed away after a brief illness on Monday, November 23, 2020. Bob was born on July 17, 1939 in Scranton, PA. He was preceded in death by his mother Helen Testa Duggan and father Edward Duggan. Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years June Bran Duggan, his children, Letitia Cipriano, Marquette, MI and Dale Duggan (Leslie) Applegate, MI., granddaughters Bethany Cipriano and Jamie Skytta and two great grandsons. Bob grew up in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from Maryville College, Maryville, TN and the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Bob served as minister in Presbyterian and United Methodist churches in West VA., Illinois and Michigan. He was an ordained Elder of the UMC, a member of the Fern Creek United Methodist Church and also the Fern Creek Rotary Club. Bob enjoyed attending and watching horse races and was an avid baseball fan of the Detroit Tigers and New York Mets. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Fern Creek United Methodist Church. A memorial service will be held at a future time.

Reverend Doctor Eugenia Papin Miller Durham passed away on July 30th 2018 at 4:15 pm in Burlington NC while in comfort care in Alamance Regional Hospital after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her daughter Carol Durham Taylor and son in law Lee as well as her, Priest Rev. Becky Crites. Born in Little Rock Arkansas on March 14th, 1939 to Marjorie and Eugene Snyder later adopted by her mother’s second husband Paul Miller. She graduated Maryville College in 1961 with a degree in Christian Education. She taught second grade for several years before becoming a director of Christian Education in the early 70s. Eventually she went back to Seminary and became an Episcopalian priest in 1993. She was called to serve in Safford, Arizona until she retired at 72. During her time in Arizona she also earned her PHD in Theology. Eugenia is survived by another daughter Arden S. Durham, Grandchildren Lizann Wessinger Leary, James Durham Wessinger, and Aine Zalina Dirado. Sister Karen Miller Fenton, brother Robert Miller and step-sister Faith Miller. Her family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be made in her name to Holy Comforter Episcopal Church for Christian Formation, to further the education of others in the name of our Lord. Her favorite saying was “Life is what happens when you are planning something else.” Eugenia’s Funeral services were held at Holy Comforter Church, 320 E Davis St, Burlington NC on Friday August 3rd followed by the release of red balloons and a small reception for the family and friends

passed away January 28, 2013. He was a resident of Brick, New Jersey

Mildred L. Green age 69 of Townsend, formerly of Old Town, FL, passed away Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Eastern Star, 39er’s Club. Mildred was a retired school teacher from Florida. Preceded in death by: Parents, Samuel & Bertha Tyler; Brothers, Glen Tyler and Ira Tyler; Sister, Elizabeth Tyler. Survivors include: Husband, Lee Green; Sons & Daughters-in-law, James A. Everett of FL, Michael & Audra Everett of FL, Ronald & Julie Everett of FL, Michael Green of FL, Charles & Mary Green of FL; 8 Grandchildren; 3 Great-Grandchildren; 1 Great-Great-Grandchild. Special friend, Marie Hunt; Special Nephews, Tim Tyler & Ira Tyler Jr.; Special Niece, Shirley Burton.

George B. Henry, educator, coach and Friendsville historian, died Jan. 30 at his home in Friendsville. He was 88. Henry was a graduate of Friendsville Academy, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Maryville College, and earned a master’s degree in curriculum from Union College in Barbersville, Ky. He was a retired teacher and coach from the Blount County Schools, teaching history, geography and civics for 35 years at Friendsville before retirement.

He shared the history of Friendsville, a small town settled by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), with an emphasis on the role played by the Friends and the community in the Civil War. He and his wife, the late Betty Henry, would often dress in traditional Quaker garb and present programs to schools and other groups. In 2011, he co-authored the book, “Images of America: Friendsville,” published by Arcadia Publishing Company. Henry was a 2009 recipient of the Blount County Historic Trust’s Champion Award, which was given to individuals who contributed substantially over a period of years to historic preservation in Blount County. In 2013, he was recognized as one of the Blount County Historical Museum’s Historic Treasures, and in 2021, he was named to the Blount County Schools Educator Hall of Fame.

Henry was preceded in death by wife, Betty Lones Henry, to whom he was married 64 years; parents, Obie and Carrie Henry; siblings, Tom Henry, Betty Jo Henry McDowell, Blanche Henry; son-in-law Stan Rowland. He is survived by daughter Suzanne Henry Rowland; son Steve and daughter-in-law Kim Henry; granddaughter Leslie Rowland, granddaughter and her husband, Shannon and Jesse Cochran; beloved great-granddaughters, Andi Elizabeth Parker and Shelby Gwen Lindahl; special nieces, Katie and Missy

Betsy Lyle Lonsinger passed away on May 3, 2016.

Bonnie Lou Burrow Moyer, 83, of 278 Skyview Circle, Verona, VA passed away October 1, 2020 at Brightview Baldwin Park with her family by her side, after a long battle with Diabetes. She was born March 31, 1937 in High Point, NC to Walter Early Burrow and Helen Louise Young Burrow, who preceded her in death. The family would like to thank the staff at Brightview, Dr. James Lagrua, Dr. Nelly Maybee and the Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah for the care given to her. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Ken and Grayson Burrow and sisters, Nancy Gibbs and Linda Gibson. Bonnie was a graduate of Reidsville High in North Carolina and Warren Wilson Junior College in Asheville, North Carolina and received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Maryville College, Tennessee in 1961. She did her graduate studies in Special Education at James Madison University, the University of Virginia, and Virginia Tech. She retired from the Waynesboro School System in 1993 after 32 years of teaching. Her last teaching position was at Kate Collins as a Special Education Teacher. Bonnie received an Honorable mention award for Outstanding Special Education Teacher in 1991. She was a Past President of the Waynesboro Education Association and a Past President of the Staunton Augusta Jayceetts. Bonnie loved to read and write poems and short stories. Several were published in magazines. She and her family spent over 45 years vacationing at the Outer Banks of North Carolina which was her Happy Place. She loved to walk her Boxers, Baxter and Oliver, on the beaches. Bonnie loved to go to yard sales and buy old dolls and dress them in clothes that she made. She loved to decorate our home for all seasons, especially for Christmas. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Ron W. Moyer, son, Ronald W. Moyer II of Cedar Park, Texas and daughter, Karla Jeanne Moyer Pitsenberger and husband, Todd of Churchville, Virginia. Grandchildren: Brandon, Devon, Noah Moyer and adopted grandson, Nicholas Sullivan of Cedar Park, Texas. She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Charles Gibson and a sister-in-law, Karen Burrow, a number of nieces and nephews and a special friend, Ryan McCray. Following Covid-19 protocols, the family received friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2020 in the Henry Funeral Home. Private burial at Thornrose Cemetery.

Harriette Blankenship Myers, age 84, of Athens, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Harriette was born in College Park, Georgia.

Katherine Eisenhart “Kathy” Parse, 77, passed away Thursday February 16, 2017 at Grace Ridge Retirement Community following a period of declining health. Mrs. Parse was born on October 2, 1939 in Fulton County, Ga. to the late Paul Eisenhart and Louise Findley Eisenhart. She was a retired elementary school librarian at Rutherford College Elementary School and at Hildebran Elementary School. She was an active member of Waldensian Presbyterian Church where she was very involved with the children and youth programs, she also served as director of Christian Education for several years. She was a lifelong Girl Scout, being both a scout and leader. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. John Connett Parse; and one brother, Donald Eisenhart. Surviving are her children, Andrew Parse of Charlotte; Christina Cooke and husband Gary of Morganton and Julianne Sandlin and husband Brian of Portland, OR; two grandchildren, Johnathan Cooke and Charlie Sandlin; also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. A Graveside Service was held at Waldensian Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grandfather Home for Children, c/o Grandfather Home Campus, PO Box 98 Banner Elk, NC 28604. Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the family

Charles Patrick Pearson died on February 16, 2017 peacefully at his home. Pat was born on March 17 (St Patrick’s Day) 1937. His parents were Skip and Sara Pearson. He graduated from Maryville College where he won the prestigious Danforth Fellowship. He was preceded in death by his son Robert Ronald Pearson and his parents Skip and Sara Pearson. Pat is survived by his wife of 60 years Georgiana Young Pearson and their children Mike Pearson and wife Dutchess, Patricia Hobbs and husband Paul, David Pearson and wife Jennifer. He has five grandchildren whom he loved very much: Robert and Sara Hobbs, Maclaren, Christian and Ryan Pearson. His brother Ronald Pearson and wife Susan of Columbia SC and nieces Laura and Amy. A graveside service was held at 2:30 on Sunday, February 19th at Arlington Memorial Park – 201 Mt Vernon Hwy, Sandy Springs GA 30328.

Linda Carol Roberts, age 77, of Alcoa, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016, at her home. She was a member of Alcoa First United Methodist Church, was a school teacher in Alcoa, retired Librarian from Maryville High School and was an avid Lady Vol fan. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond H. and Mary Morton Roberts. Survivors include her godsons, Jeremy Stephens, Josh Stephens, and several cousins. Family and friends will meet at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 20, 2016 at Grandview Cemetery for a graveside service with Rev. Ty Harrison officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alcoa First United Methodist Church, 617 Gilbert Street, Alcoa, TN 37701. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, 982-6812.

Kathryn A. Smith passed away on February 3, 2020.

John Edward Talmage, Jr. age 81, of Oak Ridge passed away July 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was born March 15, 1939 in Kunsan, Korea of Presbyterian missionary parents John E. Sr. and Roslin Thorne (Arnold) Talmage. Due to potential war with Japan in 1940, the Talmage family moved to the United States where his father served several churches in the southeast. In 1949, the family returned to Korea but had to evacuate to Japan in 1950 due to the Korean Conflict. Following high school at Canadian Academy in Kobe, Japan, John returned to the United States for college, first at Rice University and then Maryville College in Tennessee. He received a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Maryville and Masters and Ph.D. in physics from the University of Kentucky, Lexington. He taught physics for several years at Berea College in Kentucky and later moved to Oak Ridge where he completed his doctoral work at ORNL. He became technical director at Elographics in Oak Ridge where he was part of a team that invented transparent touch screens. When Elographics/EloTouch was sold to Raychem and moved to California, John worked for Comstock, another small startup company in Oak Ridge. From early childhood, John was a stamp collector, focusing on stamps of Korea and Japan. For several years, he was president of the Oak Ridge Stamp Club, and for many years served as secretary-treasurer of the international Korea Stamp Society. In addition to stamps, John’s other interests were genealogy, history, and travel. In 1962, John married his Maryville College sweetheart, Sylvia Smith of West Lawn, PA. They were blessed with two daughters, Heidi Lynn Talmage, wife of Christopher Nagorka of St. Albans, WV and Elaine Elizabeth Walker, wife of Tim Walker of Oak Ridge. Survivors include two grandchildren, Larry Reece Walker and Tia Talmage Walker; a brother Robert Harold Talmage of Statesville, NC; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother William Emerson Talmage of Maryville, TN. Family and friends will meet on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:30 AM at Oak Ridge Memorial Park for a graveside service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christian Friends of Korea, 129 Center Avenue, Black Mountain, NC 28711. Weatherford Mortuary is handling the arrangements. An on-line guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.

Sandra Poole Winn passed away unexpectedly from a stroke on October 27, 2016 in Austin, TX at the age of 77. Sandra, lovingly known as just Sandy, was born on May 26, 1939 in Kingsport, TN to Carl Edward Poole and Bernice Edwards Poole. She attended Coker College in Hartsville, SC and graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, TN in 1961. Sandy married Ronald Eugene Winn in Kingsport, TN on June 17, 1961. She had a career as a Teacher, Principle, Children’s Minister, and Family Counselor. Sandy, affectionately called Nonni by her grandchildren, Sandy-Bear by the children in her Hope Chapel children’s ministry and Mom by the many women she discipled over the years, lived a life full of love, service and pouring herself into others. Her deep abiding faith in God was the cornerstone of how she lived; she was a beautiful channel of God’s grace and love. She loved people extraordinarily, with all of her heart; not one walked away from time spent with her feeling anything less than extra special! Sandy invested over lunches, coffee and daily posts on Facebook; she volunteered at her grandchildren’s schools regularly; she was a dedicated and active member in the churches she and Ron attended including Allandale Baptist Church and Hope Chapel as well as the ministry of Central Texas Tres Dias. Sandy served alongside Ron in missions work here in Austin, as well in Guatemala and Eastern Europe. To know Sandy was to love her; to be known by her was to have a true friend, a prayer warrior, a listening ear, a treasure of wisdom to soak up, a cheerleader and an encourager extraordinaire! Sandy finished well! Sandy is survived by her husband Ron Winn of 55 years; her sons: Scott Carlton Winn and wife Amy; Brian Patrick Winn and wife Janine; and Roger Edward Winn; and her grandchildren: Lydia, Claire, Bradley, Thomas, Rebekah, and Patrick. Visitation with the family was on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 3:00-5:00pm at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752. Funeral service were held on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 11:00 am at Glad Tidings Church, 2700 Northland Drive, Austin, TX 78756. If you want to donate in lieu of flowers the family request donations to be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214. 615-564-5000 www2.gideons.org/donate. To share condolence with the family, please visit www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.