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left this life on December 11, 2013. She was born July 28, 1922 in Washington, D.C., the only child of Wanda Simon Pleyl and Joseph Pleyl. Her childhood during the 1920s and 1930s was spent in the Northeast as her parents pursued work, living in Bloomsbury and Hackensack, N.J. and often spending summers in Gloucester, Massachusetts. High school years were in Providence, Rhode Island, and then she attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee. After graduating with a B.A. In Psychology in 1945, she went to work in Knoxville, TN at Graystone Church as the director of Religious Education. There she met her future husband, Horace Hunter Coburn, on a church sponsored hike near Oak Ridge, where Horace was working. After her father’s death in 1945, she returned to Providence, R.I. to be with her mother. Hope worked as a social worker for the next two years. Hope and Horace stayed in touch, marrying on December 24, 1947 in Providence. She joined him in Champaign/Urbana, Illinois, where Horace was in graduate school at the University of Illinois. She worked in the Family Service office there until their first child, Lynn Louise Coburn, was born. In 1950, Horace got a teaching position starting in the fall at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, so they left Illinois. That summer, she and six month old Lynn stayed in the basement of her father-in-law’s home in Columbus, Ohio while Horace worked in Pittsburgh for the Westinghouse Corporation. In September of 1950, Horace began teaching at Moravian College. Due to the Korean War, the teaching position lasted only one year and Horace and Hope decided he should return to school to pursue his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. In May of 1951, a second daughter, Carol Ann Coburn, was born and the next month Horace left for Philadelphia. For the next two years Horace was in Philadelphia and Hope remained in Bethlehem with the two small girls and her mother. Hope managed the family and the house, taking in roomers/boarders to supplement the family’s income. The family came to New Mexico in 1954, when Horace obtained a position at the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. In 1955, a third child, James Hunter Coburn, was born. Hope earned her master’s degree in education some years later and taught for many years at Central, Mesilla Park, and Fairacres Elementary schools. In 1974, Hope and Horace took in foster daughter, Marilyn Webb, beginning a long and loving relationship that continues with Marilyn’s family today. Hope loved to travel and over the years traveled with various family members to many places in the US, Mexico, Costa Rica, Europe, Great Britain, Japan, China, New Zealand, and Australia. As an early member of SERVAS, an international hosting organization to promote peace through understanding, she and Horace both hosted international travelers and stayed with local people in the countries they visited. She was always very active in her church, here in Las Cruces: initially First Presbyterian and later First Christian Church (Disciples). She worked to support people here through organizations like Christian Day Nursery, El Caldito, and Habitat for Humanity. She was a kind, giving, warmhearted, gentle, but oh so strong, soul. She was patient, committed, and very loving. Her family was very important to her. She had many wonderful friends. She loved flowers, nature, music, and beautiful things. She was funny and had a delightful laugh. She was preceded in death by her parents and a granddaughter, Katherine Hope Welch. She is survived by her husband of sixty-five years, Horace H. Coburn; two daughters, Lynn L. Coburn, Carol A. Coburn (John Welch); one son, James H. Coburn; one foster daughter, Marilyn Gonzales (Frank); three grandchildren, Cecily R. LaFeir (Ron), Amelia E. Zarate (Oscar Esteban), Nora Simone Welch; three foster grandchildren, Virginia Dunn (Zach), Chris Brown, and Gabriel Gonzales; two great grandchildren, Aelia Bernay Zarate and Oscar David Zarate; and four foster grandchildren, Reese Riedel, Josh Dunn, Madison Brown, and Layla Panthaki.

Alice Jane Whitaker Coker, 97, died Nov. 14 at her home in LaFollette. She was born Oct. 22, 1916, at Fairview Farm in New Market. Alice graduated from Maryville College in 1938 with a degree in Sociology, moved to LaFollette and began her first job with the Tennessee Department of Public Welfare. On Nov. 24, 1940, she married Chester Coker, who had been elected Circuit Court Clerk for Campbell County and later became an attorney and General Sessions Judge. She became the acting Circuit Court Clerk while Chester served in the U.S. Army. In 1980, she retired from the Tennessee Department of Human Services. She loved working with people and helping people. COKER, ALICE JANE WHITAKER – first arrived at Fairview Farm in New Market, Tennessee on October 22, 1916, and left this life on November 14, 2013 from her home in LaFollette, Tennessee. Alice graduated from Maryville College in 1938, with a degree in Sociology, moved to LaFollette and began her first job with the Tennessee Department of Public Welfare. On November 24, 1940 she married Chester Coker, who had been elected Circuit Court Clerk for Campbell County, and later became an attorney and General Sessions Judge. Alice became the acting Circuit Court Clerk while Chester served in the U.S. Army. In 1980, she retired from the Tennessee Department of Human Services. Alice loved working with people and helping people. Alice had a lifelong interest in antiques and history, and was a member of the First Families of Tennessee from, both her maternal and paternal families, and was one of the first members of the Campbell County Historical Society. She was instrumental in the dedication of the Delap Civil War Cemetery and finding unknown soldiers graves. Alice was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church in New Market and Jacksboro, and enjoyed participating in all church activities. Alice travelled extensively and loved adventure. At the age of 93, Alice went four wheeling for the first time, and at the age of 94, she took her first ride in a hot air balloon with her grandchildren. Alice was awarded the 2008 Citizen of the Year by the South Campbell County Rotary Club. Alice was predeceased by her husband, Chester Coker; and her sister, Marion Whitaker; and is survived by her sons, John Whitaker Coker and Joseph Coker; and daughter in law, Kemper Coker; and grandchildren, Nancy Ann Coker, Mary Alice Coker, and John J. Coker; and many relatives and friends. Alice requested donations, in lieu of flowers, be made to Jacksboro United Methodist Church or the Campbell County Historical Society in LaFollette. Alice loved life and looked forward to being reunited with those who passed before her. She will be very much missed by her family and friends.

Marvin Keen Compher, age 76, died peacefully at home on Saturday, July 21, 2018 of ALS. He was the beloved husband of Judith Marsch Compher for 36 years; and son of Louise Compher (age 102) and the late Marvin K. Compher, Sr.; he is also survived by brothers Vic (Charlene), Bill, Steve and Danny (Cindy); and nieces Heather, Amanda, Sarah; and nephews Kevin and Cedar. Keen’s Carpe Diem philosophy sustained him throughout his 50 month illness and his courage and grace amazed all who knew him. Keen was a graduate of Wake Forest (1964) and received his Ph. D. in Biology from The University of Virginia (1968). He was a professor of Biology and taught at College of Wooster, Chatham and Westminster College where he was pre-med advisor and first faculty advisor to Allies, Westminster’s gay/straight alliance. Keen’s favorite student evaluation was “Keen is a masterful mentor, upholding the entire class in the palm of his hand.” He was a life-long student of the German language, a world traveler, a master gardener, a gourmet cook and an accomplished pianist. Friends were his life’s greatest treasure and he leaves a host of loving friends across the country and around the world. A memorial service will take place at Calvary Episcopal Church on Saturday, August 4 at 11 a.m. Contributions in Keen’s memory may be made to The Pittsburgh Foundation, with LiveLikeLou in the “memo” line, and sent to The Pittsburgh Foundation c/o Lindsay Aroesty, 5 PPG Place, Suite 250, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or Calvary Episcopal Church, 315 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Condolences may be left at www.mccabebrothers.com

Paul C. Chester passed away on December 19, 2020.

York, PA – Mike passed away under the care of his devoted wife, Mary Lou Whitlock-Connolly on November 12, 2020. He was born in Baltimore on January 10, 1935 and was predeceased by his mother, Margaret (Peggy) VanHorn Berger and step-father, Niles Berger. In addition to his widow, he is survived by his step-children: P. Randall (Randy) Whitlock and his wife, Linda Felch; Elizabeth Belair and her husband, Kevin; Kelly L. Schaeffer. Also surviving are his step-children: Kristina, Sarah and Corey Schaeffer; Catherine Volinski; Melissa Rau (NH) and John Pamplin (San Francisco). Also surviving is his sister, Yvonne B. Knight, her husband, Ray (IN), nephews Steve and Roger Knight (Louisville) and cousin, David Kelly (Baltimore.)

Mike graduated from Boys Latin School (Baltimore) and attended Maryville College and the University of Maryland. He was a faithful member of the Towson Elks Club for thirty years and made weekly visits there to be with many friends. He was very proud of his service in the U.S. Marine Corps.

93, of Panama City moved to heaven on March 30, 2015. She was born in Tellico Plains, Tenn., to Mae (Robinette) and Daniel Webster Eddleman. She was raised in an orphanage in Maryville, Tenn., following the death of her parents. She graduated Maryville College with Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology and University of Tennessee Memphis with a Medical Technology Certificate. She married Dr. W. Clyde Hughes and had three children. Following his death in 1963, she married Thomas R. Cook, Jr (USAF, ret) in 1966 and had two step children. She worked as a Medical Technologist at Lisenby Hospital, Monaco Laboratory and Gulf Coast Hospital until retirement in 1986. Jeana is survived by son Thomas R. Cook III (Carol Hile) of Fredricksburg, Va.; Bill Hughes (Susan) of Greensboro, N.C., Gwyn (Hughes) Miller and Laura Hughes Thompson of Panama City; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband Dr. W. Clyde Hughes, husband Thomas R. Cook, Jr, and daughter, Carol E. Cook.Jeana was very active in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary where she served in many leadership positions including Commander, USCGA Flotilla 16. She volunteered over 40 years conducting school education, public affairs, search and rescue and teaching boating safety to many people. She carried out her Christian ministry by friendliness, kindness, love and gentleness to all she met.

age 96, passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2012, in San Angelo, Texas. Margaret was born on June 23, 1916, in Rotan, Texas to John Verrell and Fannie Mae Hellums. Margaret grew up in Rotan and attended and graduated from public schools there. She moved to Waxahachie to attend Trinity University and in her sophomore year, transferred to Maryville, Tenn. to attend Maryville College. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Domestic Science in 1937, and returned back to Rotan to teach school. After living and teaching in Rotan for two years, Margaret relocated with one of her older sisters to Martinez, Calif. to work for the War department in a factory manufacturing punch cards prior to and during World War II. After the war’s end she returned to Rotan to help her mother in the family grocery business. In 1947, she met and married Oliver Earl Cooper and from that union had one child, David Cooper, also of San Angelo. In 1954, she moved to Big Spring, Texas to be closer to her niece, June Anne Day Gustafson, and accepted a job as an elementary education teacher there. Over the next three years, Margaret taught school during the school year and during the summer she attended the University of Texas in Austin to complete her Masters Degree in Elementary Education. In August of 1957, she completed her MEd in Elementary Education. After teaching elementary school for four additional years, Margaret again returned to college at Texas Tech University in Lubbock to receive her certification as a teacher for the developmentally disabled children. She taught in special education from 1964 until her retirement in June 1976. Upon retirement from the Big Spring Independent School District, Margaret sought an addendum to her teaching career in New Mexico, teaching in both middle and elementary school in Albuquerque, N.M. from July 1976, through August 1979. Missing Texas and her friendships in Big Spring, Margaret returned to Big Spring and resumed her lifelong involvement in the Presbyterian Church there. It was there that she met, again, the man that she had called a friend since the first day she relocated from Rotan to Big Spring, R. Gage Lloyd. They spent 15 marvelous years together until his death in 1994. It was ten years later in 2004, when Margaret started on her last adventure and moved to San Angelo, Texas to be closer to her son, David. Margaret was a faithful Presbyterian all her life, attending church in Stamford, Texas after the Presbyterian church in Rotan closed and then in California while working there, attending First Presbyterian Church in Big Spring from 1954 until 1976; 1979 through 2004 and in Albuquerque, N.M. from 1976 through 1979 and finally at St. Paul Presbyterian Church in San Angelo from 2004 until her passing. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, John Verrell and Fannie Mae Hellums; a younger sister, Frances John Hellums; brother J. Verrell Hellums; and two older sisters, Mabel Hellums Prater and Ruby Hellums Hansard. She is survived by her son, Dr. David Cooper and partner Calvin Champion of San Angelo; younger sister Sara Lee Hellums Kramer of Knoxville, Tenn.; her younger brother, Dr. J. David Hellums and wife Marilyn of Houston; grandson William Clayton of Bruge, Belgium; granddaughter Tabitha Jurene and husband Shawn Dunn of Santa Barbara, Calif.; great-granddaughter Samantha Dunn of Santa Barbara, Calif. Margaret is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and her dear friend, Ethel Champion of Cross Plains and, more recently, San Angelo.

January 25, 2013 Althea G. Cooper, 91, formerly of Jersey Shore, died Wednesday evening, Jan. 23, 2013, in the Sycamore Manor Health Center.

Dr. Kenneth Lanterman Cooper, 89, of 230 Dunbar Road, died peacefully at home on March 23, 2011. Dr. Cooper attended Maryville College, Tenn., served in the U.S. Army Infantry and Medical Corps and graduated from Temple University in 1950 as an M.D. Dr. Cooper started his medical practice in 1952 in Williamsport as an OB/GYN and retired 37 years later in 1989. Over the years, Dr. Cooper served in many volunteer capacities, at Williamsport and Divine Providence Hospitals, the American Cancer Society and the former Williamsport National Bank board. He was a James V. Brown Library Trustee since 1976, on the Brandon Park Commission since 1972 and helped form the Shade Tree Commission in 1993. Dr. Cooper received the Physician Volunteer of the Year Award in 1995 and the Trustee of the Year Award by the PA Citizens for Better Libraries in 1996. Born April 19, 1921 in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was the son of Walter Henry and Jennie Lanterman Cooper. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, the former Estella June Hill; a daughter, Elizabeth Candelario of Hearldsburg, Cal.; grandchildren, Cody and Caitlin Candelario and his daughter-in-law, Jody Hanley Cooper. Dr. Cooper was predeceased by a son, Todd Cooper in 2010.

Vernon Cooper of Clarksville died Friday, Jan. 24, 2014. He was born in Rockwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Zirkle and Ellen Sanborn Cooper and his wife, Sarah Ditmore Cooper. Survivors include sons, Brad Cooper, Clarksville, and Chad Cooper, Orlando, Fla.; and daughter, Katy Sharpe.

Cooper, Ruth Adalene 95, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2020. Ruth was born February 22, 1925 in Cedarville, Ohio. She was the fourth of five children born to Paul and Hazel Ramsey. On August 4, 1962, Ruth married Floyd E. Cooper. They were married forty happy years before he preceded her in death on October 14, 2002. Ruth was a graduate of Maryville College in Maryville, TN. She received a Master of Music degree from Northwestern University. She taught music in Knoxville, TN, Michigan City, IN and University City, MO. In 1969-70, she served as President of the St. Louis Suburban Music Educators Association. She was preceded in death by 3 of her siblings: Doris C. Bovard (Wooster, OH), David L. Ramsey (Wilmington, OH) and James P. Ramsey (Miamisburg, OH). Ruth is survived by her sister Vivian E. Williamson (Springfield, OH). She was sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and friend to many. Services: Private family graveside service will be held Tuesday, June 2 at 1 p.m. in Puxico, MO. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Evelyn’s House are appreciated. https://www.bjchospice.org/Donate-Online

died at his home on Sept. 30, 2013. He was born in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Nov. 30, 1940, and was the son of Dr. Joseph J. and Glenda Mullendore Copeland. The family lived in Frederick, Okla.; Denton, Texas; Knoxville, and Maryville. Kirk graduated from West High School in Knoxville and Maryville College. He worked for the Bank of Maryville and then was hired by Park Bank in Knoxville to work in the new computer department. From there he went to the Aluminum Company of America in Alcoa, Tennessee; Union Camp Corporation in Savannah, Georgia; Tennessee Forging Steel in Harriman, Tennessee; Siskin Steel in Chattanooga and then to Magnavox/Philips Consumer Electronics in Greeneville, Tennessee, in 1978, retiring in 2001. Kirk enjoyed playing sports – soccer, softball, tennis and track, where he excelled in running hurdles. In later years, he enjoyed riding the family’s Arabian horse on mountain trails. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Greeneville, and spent a number of years as a youth leader. He also enjoyed coaching youth soccer. Kirk is survived by his wife, Kathleen; son, Matthew; daughter-in-law, Jodie Carter-Copeland; grandchildren, Gracie and Harris; sister, Karen Copeland Gray; brother-in-law, Meldrum (Terry) Gray; and nephew, Jolyon C. Gray. His family also includes his mother-in-law, Gloria England Smith, Cheryl and Richard Stoddard, Pamela and David Potter; six nieces and nephews and their spouses; eight great-nieces and nephews; his “other” sons, Kenny Benson, Jason Arthur, Deon Avery and Nathan Humbard; and very special family friends, Bea, Steve, J., Jan, Tyler and Abby Corbitt. Kirk was also close to his many Mullendore and Copeland cousins.

Carol Corbett (born Betty Carol Corbett) died on January 14, 2022, a few weeks past her 92^nd birthday. She was born in 1929 in Jacksonville, FL to George Lester Corbett and Marian Henry Corbett. Carol and her older sister, Louise, were raised on modest means in the Great Depression’s wake. There was not a lot of money, but since they didn’t know anything different, they were happy and content. Their mother made a great effort to make sure her girls had opportunities, including elocution and violin lessons, and educations at Maryville College in Tennessee. After college, Carol settled in the Washington DC area where she worked for the Department of Agriculture, met and married Donald Raymond Jackson, and became mother to son, Donald Clark and daughter, Linda Marian.

While raising their young children in Connecticut, Carol returned to Trinity College, earned her MA in English, and became a substitute teacher. Later, after a family move to Louisville, KY in the 1970’s, she worked as a secretary in an investment firm and, through her own initiative and persistence, broke a glass ceiling by passing rigorous exams to establish herself as a stockbroker. She acquired a loyal set of clients, grateful for her smart financial moves on their behalf.

Carol remained a steadfast Maryville College alumna for all of her days. In her retirement (and long after a divorce from D.R. Jackson), she reunited with her college beau, Carl Lindsay, Jr. from New Hope, PA. They spent many happy years there together where she was welcomed and loved by her “east coast family.”  After Carl’s passing, Carol relocated to the Sacramento area to be near her daughter. With her sunny disposition, Carol quickly developed a new circle of treasured friends. She was fiercely independent, a savvy player of bridge, and a social butterfly.

Carol Corbett is survived by her children, Donald Clark Jackson (Darlene Yaplee) and Linda Marian Jackson Collins (Rob Collins), her granddaughter, Jordan Yaplee Jackson, her nephews William H. Owen and David C. Owen, and her east coast family: CL Lindsay III, Anne Thornton, Tony Thornton,  Helen Thornton, Karen Thornton, Chris Farley, Patrick Farley, and Jack Farley. She is also fondly remembered by D.R. Jackson’s family: Nancy Jackson, Brenda Jackson, John Jackson, and Laura Jackson.

Mary Cooper Corbett-Canida, 92, Indianapolis, died July 12, 2012. Arrangements were private.

CORBITT, Doris Orene Florence, 85, passed away on July 5, 2015. Doris was born in Warrior, AL on October 25, 1929 and grew up in Tennessee. Doris earned a B.S. Degree in Dietetics from Maryville College in Tennessee and performed her dietetic internship at Duke University. She also had a successful real estate career that began in 1984. She is survived by her sons Wallace R. Cornett Jr. (Cathy), Kris J. Cornett (Peggy), and Brett T. Cornett Sr. (Sherri); grandchildren Brett Jr., Brian, Kortney, and Adam; great grandson Braden as well as other family and friends.

On October 7, 2017, Avron Bentz Cospy “Super” heard a welcoming whisper “Come on home.” A 1974 graduate of Everett High School garnered him a full athletic scholarship to Maryville College. Shortly after, he enlisted the US Army as a Private 1st Class at Fort Hood, TX. He had a playful nature. He loved nothing more than spending time with all his great nieces, nephews and younger cousins. Avron will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Avron has joined his parents, James and Fannie Conner Cospy; aunts, Betty Reid and Cynthia Conner; nephew, Brent Dickey and brother-in-law, Donald L. Williams. Left to cherish his memory: sisters, Janice C. Williams of Knoxville and Ava M. Cospy of Maryville; niece, Debrea Dickey; nephews: Daron Cospy, Trent Dickey, Mark Cospy, Kwame and Biko Tafirenyika and Jacob Dorsey; cousins: Sharon Hargrove, Gail Conner, Elder Terry Jordan and a very devoted cousin, Korey Conner and family. Special thank you to the Veterans Administration, Bethany Love and the Parkwest Hospital staff. A service with military honors was held on Oct. 17, 2017 at East TN Veterans Cemetery, 2200 Gov. John Sevier Highway.

Dr. Norris L. Counts, DDS; age 85 of Maryville, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016, at U.T. Medical Center. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville and was a graduate of the University of Tennessee Dental School in Memphis. Dr. Counts served in the United States Air Force as a Dental Assistant in England during the Korean War. He was also a member of the American Dental Association, Tennessee Dental Association, past member of American Society for Preventative Dentistry, and past member and past Vice President of East Tennessee Dental Practice Administration Society. Dr. Counts practiced dentistry in Maryville for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and May Buckner Counts; brother, Lynn Counts. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Alice Lowe Counts; daughter, Donna Counts; son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Tracy Counts; grandchildren, Jessica Lane (Chad), Joshua, and Callie Counts ;great-grandson, Levi Lane: sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Kenneth Brown; sister-in-law, Katrina Counts; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services: Monday, July 25th at 7:00 P.M. Monday at First Baptist Church of Maryville with Rev. Charles Ballard officiating. Receiving of friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church of Maryville 202 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801.

James “Jim” Coup, aged 81, of Carlinville and formerly of Athens and Springfield, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022, in Normal, Illinois.

Jim graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee on May 30, 1962, and married Sue Lemme, Class of ‘62, that same day. They had two children, Brett Coup and Lauri Coup Kerns (husband Frank).

Jim was born on January 14, 1941, in Coral Gables, Florida, the son of Anita Stamper Coup and stepfather Russell Coup.

Jim went on to receive his master’s degree in Guidance on August 13, 1965, from Illinois State University. He began his doctoral studies in Guidance and Counseling at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon, completing one year before moving back to Illinois.

Jim married his great love Carol on May 2, 1981, and the two lived in Athens, Illinois until 2019, when they moved to Carlinville, Illinois.

Mourning his passing are his wife Carol, brother Bob Coup, son Brett Coup, daughter Lauri Kerns (husband Frank), stepsons Kevin Walker (wife Melissa), Mike Walker, (wife Allison) and Tim Calvert (wife Melinda), grandsons Matthew Walker, Christopher Walker, Edwin Turpin, Henry Turpin, Levi Kane, granddaughters Elke Colwell and Zoey Knipp, and great-grandchildren Hannah, Killian, Autumn, Emery, Evelynn, Wyatt, Bentley and Charlee.

He is preceded in death by his mother Anita and stepfather Russell Coup.

Jim worked at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield Illinois for nearly 30 years, serving as the Dean of Student Services when he retired in 1998. Prior to joining LLCC, Jim taught junior high school social studies and served as the high school wrestling coach in Jerome, Idaho.

Jim was a life-long seeker of knowledge and truth and was known to many as teacher and mentor. He enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, and taking annual trips with Carol to Hayward, Wisconsin. He loved a good crossword puzzle, 60’s folk music, and the tranquility of a quiet night in rural Illinois.

Marjorie Deerman Covington passed away on June 24, 1995.

died peacefully in her sleep, Feb 26, 2016. She was 88. Born on Jan 19, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Pauline “Polly” Russell Holverson and her husband, Henry Bartholomew “Bart” Holverson of Monticello, IN, and the mother of two sons: Christopher Alan Cowan (Missy nee Jenings) of Naples, FL, and Donald Bruce Cowan (Marion Clark), of Lexington, KY. She was the loving grandmother of four grandchildren: Micajah (Katie Korman Cowan), Tasia (Aasif Bade) – both of Indianapolis, IN; Taylor Cowan of Chicago; Sam Cowan of Cincinnati. She was the great- grandmother of Karmran Bade, son of Tasia (nee Cowan) and Aasif Bade. She was the Aunt of Donald Eric Holverson, of Monticello, IN. She was the sister of the late Donald Holverson (Doris), of Monticello, IN: Beverly Marie Holverson of Indianapolis; Sue Holverson and Charlotte Ann Dowden, both of Kokomo, IN. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Monticello, IN in 1946 and earned a B.A. from Maryville College in Maryville, TN in 1950, and an M.A. from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA in 1978. She served as the Director of Christian Education for a number of churches, including the First Presbyterian Church of Ft Thomas, KY, as well as Presbyterian churches in Rock Hill, SC; Aberdeen, NC; Anniston, AL; Memphis, TN and Newport News, VA. She also served as Director of the Preschool and Kindergarten at Lakeside Presbyterian Church, in Ft. Mitchell, KY. She was an active member of Knox Presbyterian Church and the League of Women Voters. A lifelong volunteer, in her later years she especially loved being a reading tutor at the Kilgour School in Hyde Park, and working as a docent at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. She also enjoyed participating in, and leading activities at the Marjorie P. Lee Retirement Community, where she lived for 17 years, making her the longest-tenured resident there. A celebration of life service was held at the Knox Presbyterian Church, Sun, March 13th, 2016 at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent in her memory to Knox Presbyterian Church, 3400 Michigan Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45208 or the League of Women Voters, LWVO Education Fund, 17 South High Street, Suite 650, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

passed away on Friday, October 3, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband George. Funeral services were 11:00 am Oct. 7 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church with Rev. Dr. Robert G. Nichols officiating. Burial will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park. Visitation is 5-7 pm Oct. 6 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church or the Pat Summit Foundation (Alzheimer’s research).

Ralph Dempsey Crago, 96, of Swansea, Illinois, born Friday, September 15, 1923 in Chillicothe, Ohio, peacefully entered his heavenly home on Friday, July 3, 2020 at home in Swansea. He was the son of Arthur H. Crago and Carrie B. nee Dempsey of Chillicothe, Ohio. He had a long, happy marriage of 63 years to Edith Mae McKean from Warren, Ohio. Ralph was a veteran of three wars, WWII, Korea, & Viet Nam. He served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps and later in the United States Air Force. He remained in the Reserves after WWII and when called back to serve during Korea, he decided to become a career officer in the USAF. He spent his Air Force career in Air Weather Service serving in Nashville & Knoxville Tennessee; Anderson AFB, Guam; Offutt AFB, Nebraska; USAFE headquarters, Wiesbaden, Germany; and Scott AFB, Illinois. While stationed on Guam, a major part of his job was to fly WB-50’s into typhoons to gather weather data, many times flying home on a “wing and a prayer”. He retired in 1968 as a Lieutenant Colonel. After his military career, he was employed as a vocational rehabilitation counselor for the State of Missouri for 17 years. Ralph was a graduate of Centralia High School in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was the last surviving graduate of the Class of 1941. He attended The Ohio State University for 3 1/2 years when he was called back to serve during Korea. He completed his Bachelors in Mathematics at Maryville College in Tennessee and later received a Master’s in Guidance Counseling from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He was a life-long Methodist and a member of Union United Methodist Church in Belleville, IL. He served alongside his wife as Sunday School superintendent and Youth group leader in multiple churches and was active on many Boards and committees within the church. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW, and Retired Officer’s Association. Ralph was a farm-boy at heart, an avid reader, rarely missed an Ohio State football game, and loved being with his family. Though very quiet in nature, even until his last days, he was quick to provide sage advice to his sister, children, and grandchildren. One of his Air Force ER’s stated that “when Ralph speaks… you better listen.” He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his brother, Arthur Gene Crago. He is survived by his sister, June C. Ginther of Chillicothe, Ohio; his children: Carrie D. Crago of Swansea, Ill., and Ralph D. (Jill) Crago, Jr. of Gilbert, Arizona; his grandchildren: Claire, William, Vincent, Emily, Libbi, and Shaelani Crago and numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Grandview Cemetery with Pastor Chris Brown officiating. Local arrangements are under the direction of the WARE FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services and a visitation were previously held at Kurrus Funeral Home in Belleville, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org) or to Crouse Chapel United Methodist Church PO Box 386 Kingston, Ohio 45644.

Eleanor Kelley Crahen passed away on January 21, 2018.

William F. Crain passed away on November 20, 2015.

Marian (Monteith) Crane, 93, of Wethersfield, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Hartford Hospital. She was born on November 30, 1926, in Wilkes Barre, PA, the daughter of Randolph McGregor Monteith and Audrey (Davies) Monteith. She was married for more than 60 years to the late Leslie (Les) E. Crane, Jr, who passed away in 2018. Marian was a graduate of Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School in Pennsylvania and attended Maryville College in Tennessee. She earned her B.S. and two M.S. degrees from Hofstra University in Hempstead, NY. She began her career in the fashion industry as a model and then assistant buyer for luxury department store, Bonwit Teller & Co. in Manhattan. With her husband, she moved to Long Island, NY, where she was an English teacher at Commack High School North. When the family moved to California in the early 1970s, she became a Women’s Studies professor and counselor at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo.”Corky,” as Marian was best known, was a whip-smart, dynamic woman who lived life to its fullest. A life-long learner, she was a voracious reader, artist and activist. She and her husband, Les, enjoyed many years of retirement in Shinglehouse, PA, where she treasured friends and the “Lunch Bunch,” who met once a month for more than 30 years. Marian is survived by two daughters, Maryanne Boscarino (and son-in-law, Enzo) of Wethersfield, and Sandra Ault of Albuquerque, NM; a stepdaughter, Debbie Crane of Benton Harbor, MI; six grandchildren, Alex Boscarino, Kimberlee Sinclair, Brendan Bombaci, Ryan Niederberger, Ivy Neiderberger and Cara EseLuna; and three great grandchildren, Henry Caron, Ethan Lodyga and Evie Lodyga. She was predeceased by her husband, Les, and her sister, Audrey Heaton. Services will be private. The D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, Wethersfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. To share a memory of Marian with her family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.