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Jean White Bryne, 101, passed away on July 15th, 2021. Six of her direct line ancestors sailed aboard the Mayflower from England and arrived in the New World in 1620 to found Plymouth Colony. Jean Currier White, born September 26, 1919, was the oldest of Donald and Ruth White’s five children of Wakefield, Massachusetts. The young family survived the Great Depression easier than some. Her father was a teacher and botanist. They lived on a small farm, which produced needed food. Those lean years inflicted a sense of frugality that remained with her throughout her lifetime. The White Farm bordered a small lake where the children swam and boated in warm weather. Some Sundays, their mother packed a lunch and the family drove to the beach at Lynn where they played in the ocean before going to their grandparents house there for Sunday dinner. During summers, the family traveled to Maine, where they enjoyed the rocky coast while staying in Uncle Walter White’s house. In the winter, they often skied to get around. If the skis sank in the snow, they put on snow shoes. Jean decided to go to Maryville College in Tennessee because the co-chair of the biology department was Wakefield native. Arriving in 1937, Jean soon met a tall, quiet, red-headed young man from Middle Tennessee. His name was Arthur Byrne. They were soon inseparable. They both graduated from Maryville College. He then completed a J.D. Degree from UT College of Law. In September 1942, they traveled to Massachusetts with one of Art’s sisters and his best friend. They married in Wakefield on our mother’s birthday. Her Uncle Bertram Southwick drove them to Gloucester, which was in a mandatory blackout, to honeymoon in his cabin. They watched the U.S. Coast Guard maneuvering in water where German submarines patrolled. Months after returning to Knoxville, our dad volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Force and disappeared in the South Pacific during WWII. To fill the four-year void, our mother went to work at the Frontier Nursing Service, located in the remote mountains of Eastern Kentucky. When her “new” husband returned from the service in 1946, he started his law practice with an established Knoxville firm and she settled into the city where they would spend their next 61 years. In 1952, their first daughter, Jean Laurie, arrived, and in 1953, a second daughter, Ann Terrell, was born to complete their family. The couple soon bought a vacation house on Panama City Beach, which brought weeks of delight over the years. Summers Jean took the girls to Massachusetts in the late 50s and early 60s. Part of the time was spent at her parent’s cottage on the coast enjoying, among other things, clam bakes. When Jean was 10, she joined the Girls Scouts and remained a Girl Scout for life. She served a variety of roles in Tanasi Girl Scout Council, including trainer of leaders, trainer of trainers, troop leader, and Council First Vice President. She served on Holston United Methodist Conference committees and councils over the years; was long active in the League of Women Voters; participated in the Knoxville Business and Professional Women’s Club; a Knoxville Fine Arts Council board member; Knoxville Symphony Guild member; and a Knoxville Bar Auxiliary member. She enjoyed needle work and knitting. Collected stamps and dolls from around the world. She was a vocal supporter at Lady Vol basketball games over the years and a Boost-Her Club member. She enjoyed playing league tennis and she walked most days. Jean and Art traveled over the U.S. and to Mexico and Canada, around the British Isles, Switzerland, Sweden, Spain, Italy, and Russia. Predeceased by husband of 65 years, Arthur D. Byrne, Knoxville/Maryville, Donald and Ruth White, Wakefield, Mass., sisters, Carol Latorraca, Wauwatosa, Wis.,Ruth Maynard, Colchester, Conn., brothers, Robert S. White, Munroe Falls, Ohio, Edson F. White, Cooperstown, N.Y., sisters-in-law, Ann Byrne Rosson, Knoxville, Beatrice Pearson White, Munroe Falls, Ohio, Virginia Pierce White, Cooperstown, N.Y., and brothers-in-law, Richard R. Rosson, Knoxville, David A. Laude, Modesto, Calif., Rocco Latorraca, Wauwatosa, Wis., and John Maynard, Uncasville, Conn. Survived by daughters Laurie Byrne, Maryville, Terry Byrne, Rochester, N.Y., sister-in-law, Betsy Byrne Laude, Boise, Idaho, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Martha Rosson, who provided invaluable assistance over the past few years. Jean lived by the principle found in Matthew 25:40. “And the King replied,”Truly I tell you,whatever you did for the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.” In lieu of flowers, please send online donations in memory of Jean W. Byrne to: Welcome Table at First United Methodist Church, Maryville, Tenn. or Frontier Nursing University, Versailles, Ky. A memorial service will be held at Maryville First United Methodist Church Friday, July 23 at 4 p.m.

Lois Johanson Cale passed away on April 27, 2012.

Doris Somerville Calhoun, 85, passed away peacefully on November 17, 3014, at her residence in Reston, VA. Doris was born to the late Karl and Gladys Somerville on April 19, 1929, in Erie, PA. She graduated from East High School in Erie in 1947 and received a BA in English literature from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1952. Doris wed the late Richard J. Calhoun in 1954. The couple lived in Chapel Hill and Davidson, NC, before settling in Clemson, SC, in 1961, where Richard was employed as an English professor for 33 years. They also resided in the former Yugoslavia, Denmark, and Austria, where Richard served as U.S. Department of State Fulbright scholar. The couple retired to Chapel Hill in 1995, where they remained until Richard’s death in 2004. Doris relocated to Northern Virginia in 2005. Doris worked as a librarian for the Robert Muldrow Cooper Library at Clemson University from 1971 until her retirement in 1994. She played the cello in high school and college and especially enjoyed listening to and attending classical music and opera performances with her husband. She also enjoyed art, literature, travel in Europe, and keeping up with news about the countries in which the couple lived. Doris is survived by two children, Carolyn Culhane of Vienna, VA, and Martin Calhoun of Herndon, VA; four grandchildren, Alena and Alex Hillman of Charleston, SC; Megan Calhoun of Herndon, VA; and Gillian Culhane of Vienna, VA; a sister, Virginia Sherman of Mentor, OH; and a brother, Ronald Somerville of Columbia, MD. She was predeceased by her husband, Richard, in 2004 and a daughter, Rebecca Hillman, in 1995. A Memorial service was held at St Ann’s Episcopal Church in Reston, VA. In remembrance of Doris, those who wish to may make contributions to: Center for Dementia Research Nathan Kline Institute 140 Old Orangeburg Road Orangeburg, NY 10962 ATTN: Ralph Nixon, M.D., Ph.D.

David H. Callaway, age 79, of Lenoir City, TN passed away September 13th, 2020. David was a member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. He served in the Army and worked many years in the insurance industry. David was a volunteer at Fort Loudoun Medical Center, on the cancer floor. He was a dedicated supporter of Young Life ministries. David had a deep and unwavering faith in Jesus that defined his life and shepherded his family. David most loved spending time with his family and his friends. David is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sue; daughters, Karen Callaway and Kristin Ford, and her husband, Joe Ford; grandchildren, Jared and Amy Smith, Kelsey and Shawn Walker, Holly and Johnny Rhodes, and Sally Ford; great grandson, Wesley David Walker, his namesake; as well as several other sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Due to COVID, the family is having a private service but would be honored if condolences would be sent virtually to the guest book at clickfuneralhome.com (search: David Callaway) or by cards and letters to P.O. Box 905, Loudon, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries (memo line: David Callaway), 418 N. Broadway, Knoxville TN 37917, or Young Life Loudon County (memo line: David Callaway), P.O. Box 735, Lenoir City, TN 37771.

Sue Callaway, age 81, of Lenoir City, TN passed away January 5th, 2023. Sue was defined by her strong and steadfast faith in God that lifted up everyone she encountered. Sue was born in Kingsport, TN and lived there with her parents and three sisters until she attended Maryville College where she met her husband David. Sue loved her church, Cedar Springs Presbyterian, where she enjoyed hosting the teenagers when her girls were in the youth group, working with the Phillips ministry, helping with the children’s Sunday school, and working with a team of women to prepare and serve a monthly meal to the women who live at Serenity Shelter. Sue was proud to work at Home Federal Bank for 30 years as a mortgage originator and then Assistant Vice President. Sue loved dogwood trees and volunteered for many years for Dogwood Arts setting up trails, hosting gardens, and working at the annual Home Show. Sue liked to travel the Southeast especially to the beach and was an avid college sports fan rarely missing an opportunity to watch her Vols. Most of all, Sue loved to be with her family and friends. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, Grandmommy, and friend.

Sue was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, David; She is survived by her daughters: Karen Callaway and Kristin Ford, and husband, Joe Ford; grandchildren: Jared and Amy Smith, Kelsey and Shawn Walker, Holly and Johnny Rhodes, and Sally Ford and fiancé Bryson Marshall; great grandchildren: Wesley Walker, Ali Grace Smith, and Wade Walker; three sisters: Sarah Walters, Mary Owenby and Martha Barnett and their spouses, children and grandchildren; and many treasured friends.

Writes in to share that in addition to her Master of Clinical Social Work and LCSW, she has recently obtained her Master of Chinese Acupuncture (11/2020) and most recently obtained her Diplomat Status (NCCAOM Dipl. Ac, and License (L.AC.) in TN to practice acupuncture. She opened a practice and will see patients in the Germantown area of Nashville.

Mary Alice Grubb Calloway passed away on March 22, 2016, in Tucson, Arizona.

Wilma Davis Cameron passed away April 15, 2017 at her Santa Cruz home. She was 88. She was born in Monroe County, Tennessee on May 10, 1928 the daughter of Edward S. Davis and Esther Evans Davis. She grew up in southeast Tennessee and was a graduate of Maryville College where she met her husband to be, Howard Duncan Cameron. She served in Christian ministry in the Congo, Kenya and the United States. She was noted for her gracious spirit and gift of hospitality. She was a member of Twin Lakes Church where she was active in Stephen Ministry and a very supportive Bible study group. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Rev. Howard Duncan Cameron in 1999 and her brother, Willard Davis. She is survived by her brother, Wayne Davis and his wife Dianne of Etowah, TN; her son, Dr. Jonathan Cameron and his wife, Janet of Pasadena, CA; her daughter, Grace Hood and her husband Reverend Dr. W. Douglas Hood of Boynton Beach, FL; and her daughter, Dr. Elisabeth Cameron of Santa Cruz. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Nathanael Hood and Rachael Hood and seven nieces and nephews. Wilma will be laid to rest at Beaty’s Chapel Baptist Church and Cemetery in Tellico Plains, Tennessee at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions are preferred to the American Cancer Society or Mission Hope.

passed away on Monday, February 17, 2014 at Sterling House of Maryville. An Alcoa “Tornado” through and through, the transition to having a Maryville address when he moved to Sterling House Assisted Living of Maryville was hard, the final transition to heaven was full of peace and glory! L.A. grew up in the Bassel community in Alcoa on Lindsey Street with his parents, Lucious and Delean Campbell; and his brother, Robert, all of whom predeceased him. He met the love of his life, his future wife, Virginia Lee Hand, as a student at Alcoa High School. After graduating in 1945, he enlisted in the U.S. Army just as World War II was ending, and served his country in France. Returning to civilian life, he attended Maryville College where he played football and baseball and graduated in 1951 with a degree in physical education. He and Virginia were married on April 15, 1951. He taught physical education and math (including algebra, geometry, and calculus) first at Friendsville and then for Alcoa City Schools, Bassel (where he also served as principal), Springbrook, and Alcoa Junior High and High School. He coached every sport available at the time; basketball, both boys’ and girls’ teams, football, and, for many years, Alcoa High School baseball. Generations of kids, now middle-aged and older, know him as “Coach Campbell”. During the 1960’s he enrolled at UT and earned a Master’s Degree in educational administration and supervision. L.A. was kind, patient, generous, intelligent, creative, and wryly funny. His life revolved around giving to others. He was always willing to provide extra help to his students before and after school. He gave blood regularly his whole adult life, he delivered meals for Meals on Wheels after his retirement from teaching at the age of 68, developing wonderful friendships with the clients, he loved gardening and grew delicious tomatoes, green beans, corn, okra, and cucumbers that he happily gave away to friends, neighbors and acquaintances as well as to the folks on his Meals on Wheels routes. He was active in Alcoa First United Methodist Church for 60 plus years, participating in and leading committees, ushering, and leading Bible studies and teaching the Christian Fellowship Sunday school class. L.A. discovered the pleasure of grandparenting upon the birth of his first granddaughter, Meghan Large Rasnake, and played Barbies with her, and later with his second granddaughter, Keely Pate Everett, without complaint. He then had three grandsons, David Norris Large, Robert “Bo” Lee Campbell, and Shane Christopher Campbell, with whom he shared his love of sports of all kinds, playing baseball, basketball, tee ball, golf, soccer and football with all of them any chance he got. L.A. is survived by his wife of 63 years, Virginia Hand Campbell; his daughters and sons-in-law, Jenny Campbell Pate (Bill) of Springfield, Virginia, and Amy Campbell Large (Phil) of Maryville; and his son and daughter-in-law, Robert “Bob” Montgomery Campbell (Connie McCall) of Hobe Sound, Florida; his five beloved grandchildren; and one great grandchild, Eliot Campbell Rasnake; his sister-in-law, Mary Nelle Campbell; and a host of friends, especially his best, lifelong friend Gene Reynolds (Charlene). Sincere thanks to the wonderful staff at Sterling House of Maryville and to his friend and physician, Dr. Steve Pershing of Madisonville.

Knoxville, TN-Coulter & Justus, P.C. is pleased to announce that Jenna Campbell, HR Coordinator has recently passed the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Examination. Jenna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business & Organization Management from Maryville College. She has eight years of experience in HR and has been with Coulter & Justus since June 2011. About the PHR Examination The PHR certification demonstrates mastery of technical and operational aspects of HR practices and U.S. laws and regulation. The credential is for the HR professional who focuses on program implementation, has a tactical and logistical orientation. About Coulter & Justus, P.C. Coulter & Justus began in 1993 when Sam Coulter and Ron Justus purchased the Knoxville office of Ernst & Young. The firm has grown to become a large regional firm with offices in West Knoxville. With a group of 13 Principals and an exceptional staff of over 70, Coulter & Justus provides accounting, audit and tax services as well as business valuations, transaction advisory and financial planning. Additional information about the exceptional people and exceptional service found at Coulter & Justus, P.C. is available at www.cj-pc.com .

Janice Eakin Campbell, 85, a passionate advocate for children-her own and thousands of others-died on July 24, 2017. Ms. Campbell, born in 1931 in Butler, PA, the second child of Earl and Esther Jane Wilcox Eakin, grew up in the small town of Prospect, PA, and in her teenage years worked for the nearby United Presbyterian Home for Children in Mars, PA, which, interestingly, was managed by her future in-laws, D. Rayburn and Marion Campbell. She graduated with a degree in English and education from Maryville College in 1955, and was teaching school in Pennsylvania when she married James Coleman Campbell, her childhood sweetheart just returned from a stint in the Army. They returned to Tennessee and in the next year were joined by their first child, David, and soon thereafter two others, Jim and Mary Esther. Janice loved children. She extended that love beyond immediate and extended family to include the children she taught in school, encountered at church, cared for in running a variety of child care centers and the East Tennessee Head Start Program. She never forgot the lessons she learned from watching her future in-laws at the Children’s Home. Their loving yet firm approach to raising orphans and others left adrift by bad fortune was a part of everything she did. Janice finished her career as director of the Children’s Center in Knoxville and retired after directing the Alcoa School Systems’ preschool program “Games” in 1996. Tragedy was part of her life. Her mother died when she was three years old. Her daughter, Mary Esther, died of cancer when she was a young child, a grief Janice carried all her days. Her lifelong love Coach Jim Campbell died nine years ago. Through it all she touched so many lives with small and large acts of kindness. She was a loyal member of New Providence Presbyterian Church for over 50 years, serving on session several times and teaching Sunday school. She supported her alma mater Maryville College on a variety of committees over the years, and was a mentor to students. After retirement, she particularly enjoyed the working with the local chapter of the P.E.O. and its scholarship programs for young women. Janice is survived by her son David, his wife Mary Lynn Tobin, of Davis, CA; and their son Christopher Tobin-Campbell (and wife Allison); son Jim and his wife Priscilla, of Oak Ridge, TN; and their children Elise Campbell Aragones (and husband Michael), Amelia Campbell and Claire Campbell. She is also survived by her brother and sister-in-law Ronald and Nita Eakin of Manassas, VA, and sister Susan Must, also of Manassas; and a number of nieces and nephews from their families; sister-in-law Mary Beth Eakin of Amelia Island, FL; and G. David and Peggy Campbell of Maryville, and Jerry and Charlotte Campbell of Houston, TX, along with nieces and nephews from their families. Her older brother Jim Eakin passed away nine years ago. The family wishes to thank the exemplary staff of Shannondale of Maryville and its residents for making the last years of her life, challenged as they were medically, so enjoyable. Janice’s memorial service was held Aug. 5, at New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Maryville College or New Providence Presbyterian Church.

Virginia Lee Hand Campbell, 90, was born July 13, 1927, and died peacefully on March 17, 2018. A lifelong Blount Countian, Virginia graduated from Alcoa High School, Class of 1945, as Class Salutatorian. After graduating from Maryville College with a B.A. in Education in 1949, Virginia assisted in the development of the first kindergarten program at Alcoa First United Methodist Church in 1951 and was the program’s first kindergarten teacher. In 1954, she began a 33-year career as a third-grade teacher in Alcoa City Schools. She was a lifelong member of Alcoa First United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Women and the Christian Fellowship Sunday School class. She enjoyed the many friendships she made through the Chilhowee Club, ESO, Blount County Retired Teachers, Delta Kappa Gamma, and Red Hatters. In addition to her love for teaching children, Virginia was an avid reader, flower grower, bridge player, and cook. She loved her family and friends, especially her five grandchildren and great grandson, who were each very special to her. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Mildred Hand, and her husband, L.A. Campbell. Survivors: Daughters Jenny (Bill) Pate and Amy (Phil) Large and son Bob (Connie) Campbell. Grandchildren: Meghan (David) Rasnake, Keely (Cat) Everett, David (Anna) Large, Bo Campbell and Shane Campbell; and one great-grandson, Eliot Campbell Rasnake. Thanks to the staff of Brookdale Sandy Springs for their love and excellent care for the past six years; many of you were not only her caregivers but also her friends. A memorial service was held at Alcoa First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alcoa First United Methodist Church Building Fund or your favorite charity. Arrangements by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com

Evelyn Blackburn Campbell, age 83 of Maryville, Tenn., passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018, at Brookdale at Sandy Springs. A faithful member of Maryville First United Methodist Church and a Maryville College graduate, she was preceded in death by her parents, John J. Blackburn and Jennie Evelyn Blackburn; her sister, Elizabeth Prather. Survivors include: husband of 61 years, Joe J. Campbell; daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Michael Wilson, Nancy and Gene Renshaw, Jane and Richard Jones, Karen and Scott Holloway; son and daughter-in-law; Mark and Robin Campbell; grandchildren; Joseph Wilson, John and Ani Wilson, Elizabeth Renshaw, Sarah and Beau Stanley, James and Samantha Renshaw, Cara and Ben Moss, Caitlin and Andy Davis, Steven Holloway, Kristen Holloway, Andrew, Ashley, Adam, and Anna Grace Campbell; great-grandchildren, Lily Kaye Stanley, Amelia Davis, Charlotte Davis; cousin, Jim Prather. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Smith West Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at First United Methodist Church. A private graveside service will be held prior to the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to First United Methodist Church. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.

Kathryn Faust Campbell passed away on November 15, 2018.

ROSE HILL, Va. – Dwight Campbell, 76, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 after an extended illness. Dwight was a long-time resident of Rose Hill, VA. He was a graduate of Thomas Walker High School and he received his Bachelor Degree from Maryville College and his Master’s Degree from Union College. He was also a U.S. Air Force Veteran. Dwight taught History and Government for 35 years at Thomas Walker High School and Lee High School. He was a member of the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Middlesboro, KY. He was a member of the Maryville College Choir, the Concert Choir at Lincoln Memorial University and the Chancellery Choir at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Dwight was preceded in death by his mother and father, Emma and Ralph Campbell. He is survived by his cousins, Anna Kate Baines of Kingsport, TN, Thelma Smith of Kingsport and Rita Denton of Morristown, TN. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, at Lee Memorial Gardens in Pennington Gap, VA, with Rev. Preston Mitchell and Rev. Ray Moore officiating. A memorial service will also be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 11, at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Middlesboro, KY with Rev. Aelred Dean officiating. Online condolences may be sent by visiting, www.RobinetteFuneralHomes.com. Robinette Funeral Home of Jonesville, VA is serving the Campbell family.

We are sad to announce that on December 23, 2019, at the age of 91, Margaret Cummings Campbell (Maryville, Tennessee), born in Blairsville, Pennsylvania passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. She was predeceased by : her parents, Margaret Cummings and John Cummings; her siblings-in-law, Jim Campbell, Jerry Campbell and Janice Campbell. She is survived by : her husband David Campbell; her sons, John (Laurel) of Bozeman, MT and Thom (Rachel) of Centreville, VA; her grandchildren, Julie, Stephanie, David, Sarah and Ben Campbell; her siblings, Janet Martin (Jim) and James Cummings (Marilyn); her sister-in-law Charlotte Campbell. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, December 29th 2019 at 3:00 PM at the Highland Presbyterian Church (721 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the John W. and Margaret M. Cummings Endowment Scholarship Fund at Maryville College.

George David Campbell, 93, died on September 8, 2021. A celebration of his wonderful life will be on Saturday, October 2, at 11:00 a.m. at New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville, TN. A painter, a horticulturist, a poet, a writer, a teacher and a preacher, David was a modern day Renaissance Man

He was the eldest son of the late D. Rayburn and Marion Campbell, born in Washtucna, WA, in 1927. The son of a minister, the family moved several times before settling in western Pennsylvania. After graduating high school, David moved south to attend Maryville College in Tennessee. While there, he grew closer to the love of his life, Peggy, whom he married in 1950. David went back to PA to attend seminary in Pittsburgh, where he led his first church. After two sons, they moved back to Tennessee, where he led churches in Rockwood and Cookeville. He was the minister at Cookeville First Presbyterian for more than 26 years before retiring in 1993. He continued to lead churches in retirement, including Fork Creek Presbyterian in Sweetwater, TN.

David was a renowned artist, who exceled in watercolors and pen and ink drawings. He has artwork all over the country, from California to New York. He especially loved the barns around middle and eastern Tennessee. In his retirement, he grew beautiful roses, wrote volumes of poetry, and taught all of his grandchildren a love of painting.

David was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 69 years, Margaret, his two brothers, Jim and Jerry Campbell, and sisters-in-law, Janice Campbell and Charlotte Campbell. He is survived by his three sons, John (Laurel) of Bozeman, MT, Bob (Lisa) of Albany, GA, and Thom (Rachel) Campbell of Centreville, VA, and grandchildren Julie Campbell, Stephanie Woolsey (Cameron), David, Sarah and Benjamin Campbell.

Obituary: Paul Michael Canon passed away on October 7, 2022, after a long struggle with cancer.  He valued his time at Maryville College and will be missed by all who knew him.

Marjorie Hunter Cantley (Margie), born on October 23, 1937, in Pittsburg, Pa. to John and Virginia Hunter, passed away peacefully March 18, 2023, surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimers. Margie attended Maryville College and graduated from Birmingham-Southern College. While teaching in Birmingham, she met her husband of 54 years, Marion Paul Cantley, Jr. (Paul) a South Carolina native. They were married in Birmingham in 1950, and settled in Orangeburg, S.C. where they raised their son David and daughters Lynn and Dianne.

Margie began a teaching career that would span more than 25 years at Wade Hampton Academy and Willington Academy (Orangeburg Preparatory Schools, Inc.). Margie was also a very active member of First Presbyterian Church in Orangeburg. After Paul’s death in 2015, she moved into Salemtowne Retirement Community in Winston-Salem.

Margie is predeceased by her husband, Marion Paul Cantley, Jr.; mother, Virginia B. Hunter; father, John A. Hunter, Jr., of Greer, S.C.; and mother-in-law Mavin B. Cantley of Coward, S.C. She leaves her children, David V. Cantley (Sallie) of Holly Hill, S.C., Lynn C. Castañeda (Carlo) of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Dianne C. Stone (Billy) of Jamestown, N.C., five grandchildren (Morgan Cantley, Rebecca Cantley, David Castañeda, Hunter Stone and Nate Stone) and her brother, John A. Hunter III (Jo) of King, N.C.; sister, Roberta “Bobbi” Peabody (Bill) of Greensboro, N.C.; sister-in-law Linda C. McLean of Coward, S.C.; seven nieces and nephews, and 10 great nieces and nephews.

A. Eugene “Gene” Carden, born on January 24, 1925, died peacefully a week after celebrating his 91st birthday on January 31, 2016. He attended Tennessee Military Institute in Sweetwater, TN. He graduated from Sweetwater High School and went on to serve his country in World War II. Gene was on the destroyer USS Stack in the U.S. Navy under the command of General Douglas MacArthur. He graduated from Maryville College in 1950 and worked as an industrial supply salesman for several companies, the longest tenure being Tidewater Supply Company for 25+ years. He loved what he did and felt his customers were his friends. A long-standing member of Fountain City United Methodist Church, he enjoyed his Christian Fellowship Sunday School Class. Gene is predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. “Fate” Carden; and brother, William D. Carden, all of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He leaves wife of 63 years, Ethel Caldwell Carden; and sons, Brian Eugene Carden of Nashville and David Wilton Carden of Knoxville. He was most proud of his two grandchildren, Spec. Chase A. Carden, Fort Stewart, Georgia and Courtney R. Carden of Knoxville; his nephew, William Eugene Carden; and niece, Leah Carden Cress, were both special to him as well. The family received friends at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel, 5301 Fountain Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37918, on Tuesday, February 2nd from 4:30- 7:00 p.m. A celebration of his life followed, with Rev. Dan Kelley officiating. The family requests memorials in lieu of flowers to be made to “The Net”, Fountain City United Methodist Church, 212 Hotel Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37918. Gentry Griffey is honored to serve the Carden family, and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook at gentrygriffey.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.

Dorothy Eslinger Cardoze passed away on December 11, 1996 in Pennsylvania.

It is with great sadness that the family of Jayne Caryl (Smith) Carie, of Fruita, CO, announce her passing after a 25 year struggle with Breast Cancer at HopeWest Hospice, Grand Junction on June 3, 2018, at the age of 73 years. Jayne will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 49 years, Earl “Lee” Carie (Geologist, Land Manager BLM) and fondly remembered by her brother, Luther E. Smith, her sister, Janet Smith Leech and their spouses, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, extended family and friends. Their son, Todd LeRoy Carie, whom they raised in Grand Junction, preceded his mother in death in 2005. Born in North Carolina on July 20, to Helen and Luther E. Smith, she was raised in Bel Air, MD, graduating from Bel Air High School and attending college at Maryville College, Maryville, TN, graduating with a Bachelors degree in Biology. Her work in this field included employment at National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland and University of California-Riverside as a Biology Research Assistant. During her married life, she lived in Rockville, Maryland, Washington D.C., Riverside, California, Grand Junction and Craig, Colorado, finally returning to Fruita with her husband to retire. Both Janye and Lee were longtime winter residents of Ajo, Arizona and enjoyed RV traveling throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada. After moving to Grand Junction in 1976, Jayne became involved in wide range of community, philanthropic and social activities. She was an environmental activist, a leader in various breast cancer support groups, involved with the American Association of University Women and member of the First Congregational Church of Grand Junction. Jayne was an integral part of her broader community through active participation in numerous service and community projects. She was passionate particularly about the environment and women empowerment through education which is the focus of a group P.E.O. with her membership of many years. As a natural leader, Jayne used her interest and talent in a number of tactile arts by teaching and enjoying hobbies in quilting groups, calligraphy worshops, and other artistic pursuits. On a personal side, Jayne was a spiritual woman who often attended contemplative workshops, and demonstrated the wonderful gift of listening to friends and family. Jayne was “constant” in her friendships as a most trusted friend to many, with an engaging and welcoming personality to those new to the area or to whom she met through others. Always with a smile and time to talk, share and teach, Jayne provided support and generously offered help to new potential craft friends. She demonstrated her caring compassionate nature as a treasured wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend. Jayne will be greatly missed by all her family members and many friends across the country but surely those in Ajo, Arizona, and the Grand Junction and Fruita areas. Burial and memorial services will be held at a later date with final internment at Elmwood Cemetery, Fruita, CO. Contributions may be made to HopeWest Hospice, 3090B North 6th St., Grand Junction, CO 81506.

Rev. Dr. Carlisle continues as President of mannapublications.org. Manna offers free downloads of easy to read Bible commentaries and children’s Christian coloring books in many languages. Chris continues his interim ministry at Lake Waccamaw, NC and he and Linda will soon have their eleventh grandchild. They plan on a 50th wedding anniversary celebration the week of July 9, 2016.

Age 87, of Martin, TN, passed away in Columbia, SC on Thursday, October 3, 2013. Born in Maryville, TN on February 9, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Beulah Henry Anderson. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Maryville College in 1948 and a Bachelor of Music Degree from Converse College in 1949. She married the late Gilbert Carp on May 31, 1949 and they lived together in New Orleans, LA, Spartanburg, SC, and Shreveport, LA, before settling in Martin. Rella was a pianist and full-time piano teacher for over 50 years, and loved every one of her students. An excellent accompanist, her favorite “job” was playing piano along with her beloved husband “Gibby” as he presented numerous clarinet recitals. Rella served as a church musician every place that she lived, playing piano, singing, and sometimes directing the choir. She was an active member of the Tennessee Music Teachers Association, honored as their “1992 Teacher of the Year”. She was active in Martin’s Music Club, and served as a Girl Scout leader for many years. Rella was devoted to her church, Trinity Presbyterian, where she was a Charter Member. She served tirelessly in many capacities over the years, including Ruling Elder, Choir Director, Pianist, and Lay Preacher. Rella was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by two sons, David Carp (Sandy) of Katy, TX and Donald Carp (Janie) of Jackson, TN; two daughters, Susan Carp of Martin, TN and Sharon Carp Watkins (Ken) of Columbia, SC; four grandchildren, Charlotte Carp, Chris Carp (Kelly), Will Watkins, and Gioia Carp. She was predeceased by her brother, Duff Anderson.