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George C. Carpenter, 87, died at his home surrounded by the love of his family on July 27, 2018. George was born in Meridian, MS on February 7, 1931. He was the fourth of five children born to Aubrey and Sarah Carpenter. George attended Maryville College, graduating in 1953. He remained a faithful alum and was proud to be a part of the Maryville family. Following college, he attended Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, earning a Master of Divinity degree in 1956. While he was in Seminary, he met the love of his life, Carol Grall. The two of them were married in 1955. Together they were partners in life and ministry for nearly 63 years. They have four children: Kathy Carpenter (Jim Klagge), Karen Smith (Brad), Kevin Carpenter (Gene), and Susan Porter (Richard). And later, six grandchildren: Caroline Smith, Cole Smith, Elizabeth Carpenter, Edwin Carpenter, Karenna Porter and Ry Porter; and three step-grandchildren: Nick Klagge, Meagan Boyd, and Caroline Porter. Family was always at the center of his life. Also at the center of his life was his passion for ministry. He served Presbyterian churches in Louisville, KY (Briargate and Bardstown Road) and in Greensboro, NC (First Presbyterian and Starmount). In addition, he served as interim pastor at several other Greensboro Presbyterian churches (Guilford Park, Springwood, and Jamestown). Being a pastor was his life’s passion, constantly sharing the love of God with anyone and everyone. His incomparable friendliness, genuine warmth, and infectious sense of humor immediately made everyone feel comfortable and loved in his presence. In 1976, he earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA. He loved traveling around the world and making friends everywhere he went. His work with the Medical Benevolence Foundation and PCUSA Mission took him to Ghana, Malawi, Haiti and Mexico. George lived out his belief that God calls us to serve the poorest and the least, working to make the world more just for all people. In addition to his wife and children, George is survived by his brother, William Luther Carpenter (Nell) of Chattanooga, TN and his sister, Gloria “Tootie” Prince of Sacramento, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Lucille Carpenter Allen, and his brother, Aubrey Carpenter. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to Starmount Presbyterian Church Mission or Music Fund (3501 W. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27403) or The George Carpenter Scholarship Fund at Maryville College (502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804). Forbis and Dick Guilford Chapel is serving the Carpenter family and online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com.

Ann Barnes Carpenter, age 85, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of December 5, 2023. She was born on May 7, 1938, in Nashville, to the late Louis R. and Anna Wilkinson Barnes.

Ann graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1956 and Maryville College in 1960. She married Don Milton Carpenter, who predeceased her, on November 25, 1960. She taught 1st grade for one year at Brookmeade Elementary before devoting the next 12 years to being a full-time mom to her children, Tom Carpenter (Julie) and Alice Carpenter.

In 1973 she began teaching again. She was briefly at Percy Priest Elementary before being transferred to a full-time teaching position at Eakin Elementary where she taught kindergarten in the same classroom for the next 29 years! She positively touched the lives of dozens of school children throughout her career as well as her own family and the many people she met throughout her life.

Ann loved family history and was proud of the fact that she could trace her heritage back through many generations. She loved visiting Pulaski, TN and exploring our family history there as well as in the Maury County Archives.

Thanks to the incredible care that Alice provided for her, she was able to remain in her own home until her passing. Alice’s loving care that she provided to Ann cannot be overstated.
Ann was a member of Glendale United Methodist Church for many years, but for the last 5 years was a devoted attendee of Covenant Presbyterian Church via live-streamed services.
In addition to Tom and Alice, Ann is survived by her grandson, Brandon Carpenter, as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family.

Marie F. Carper, 90, of Washington, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009. She was born November 6, 1919, in Peters Township, a daughter of the Rev. James E. and Helen Linn Fawcett. Mrs. Carper graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn. For 20 years, she worked as a regional accountant for JCPenney. She attended Peters Creek Presbyterian Church and most recently Laboratory Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Carper was a member of Eastern Star. On July 7, 1944, she married Fred David Carper Sr., who died April 18, 1987. Surviving are three sons, Fred D. (Donna) Carper Jr. of Washington, James (Teresa) Carper of Los Angeles, Calif., and Kirk (Lisa) Carper of McMurray; a daughter, Bonnie (Frank) Lushen of Washington; 10 grandchildren, William A. Wilson III, Michelle Henderson, Marcie Lushen, Angela Lanahan, Brandon Carper, Ryan Carper, Marshal Carper, Cara Carper, Cayla Carper and Casey Carper; and five great-grandchildren, Caleb, Jacob and Dylan Wilson and Logan and Tanner Henderson. Deceased are a daughter, Linda Wilson, and a brother, who died as an infant.

Edna M. Carroll, age 80, died at 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at home, with her husband by her side. She was the beloved wife of William J. Carroll, with whom she shared more than fifty-nine years of marriage. A Memorial Service in celebration of and thanksgiving for her life will be held on Monday, April 12, 2010, at 6 p.m. at Christ United Church of Christ, 32 Baltimore Street, Jefferson (Codorus), PA, 17311, with Reverend Barbara Brenneman officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 5 p.m. until the time of the service. Edna was born in Bel Air, Maryland, on September 10, 1929. She graduated from Highland High School, Street, MD, Class of 1946. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee. She continued her studies and earned certificates in education from Muhlenberg College in Allentown and Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. She taught Elementary Physical Education in the Allentown School District for more than 17 years. She and her husband then moved to Utah where she taught developmentally disadvantaged students at the Alpine Training and Education Center for 14 years. While in Utah she also volunteered as a sponsor for the Special Olympics. When she retired they moved back to Pennsylvania and settled in Codorus Township. Edna was an avid bowler, playing in many leagues, as well as an enthusiastic card player. She was a longtime member of Christ United Church of Christ in Jefferson, serving in many capacities. In addition to her husband, Edna is survived by her son Michael Carroll and his wife Lisa, of Henryville, PA, by her daughter Rebecca Patton and her husband Billy of Inverness, FL, by granddaughters Megan Lewis and her companion Matt Howes of Belmont, NC, and Heather Harwell and her husband Michael, of Ocala, FL, and by her great grandchildren Ethan Howes and Caden Luyett. She is also survived by her brother William Snyder and his wife Frances of Kingsville, MD, her sisters Phyllis Neely of Abington,MD and Jaki Burns and her husband Thomas, of Belleview, FL, and by all of her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson, Joshua Luyett. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 924 North Colonial Avenue, York, PA 17403.

William J. Carroll, age 91, passed away, at home, on September 21, 2020. He was the loving husband of Jean (Workman) Carroll; together they shared over 9 years of marriage. Bill was born in Grenogue DE on March 17, 1929 and was the son of the late William J. Carroll Sr. and Janet (Thayer) Carroll. He worked as a chemist for many years prior to retiring. He was predeceased by his wife Edna M. Carroll in 2010. In addition to his wife Jean, he is survived by his children George M. Carroll and Rebecca Patton; his stepchildren Lois Klinedinst, Donna Brenneman, Beverly Bush and Patricia Toomey; his grandchildren Heather and Megan; 2 great-grandchildren; his step grandchildren Ashley, Kendra, Corey, Josh, Derek, Heather, Zachary, Jeffrey and Hunter and many step great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Milton Carroll. He was predeceased by his grandson Josh and his step granddaughter Amanda and his brother James Carroll.

Family and friends are invited to attend a gathering in celebration of his life on Friday from 5:00PM – 6:00 PM at Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc., 175 N. Main St., Spring Grove PA 17362. A service and interment will be held privately by the family.

writes in to say that she lost her husband April 30th, 2016 after a 15 year battle with Parkinson's and dementia. Her husband was John Stiles who worked for 33 years at the Knoxville News Sentinel. He covered a lot Blount County stories, many involving Maryville College, especially the Mtn. Challenge Program. Catherine is looking forward to going on with her life now that her care giving duties are over. She plans to do some traveling, volunteer work, and will still make stained glass and pottery items to sell online on her Etsy site.

Doug Carter ’09 and his wife Britianny welcomed a son, Harrison Lee Carter, on February 11^th. He weighs 7.3 lbs and is 20.25 inches long.

https://www.thedailytimes.com/public_records/obituaries/david-ray-cartlidge/article_58181c15-269c-564c-8920-dc533a50d4d6.html Dr. David R. Cartlidge, Th.D., Ralph W. Beeson Chair of Religion Emeritus at Maryville College, died on August 20, 2021, in Chattanooga, Tenn., while residing near his daughter’s home. Dr. Cartlidge passed away surrounded by his family, his favorite music, his photography, and shelves of his favorite books. Born on September 25, 1932, in Wilmington, Ohio, David grew up in Champaign, Ill. In his youth, he was an accomplished student, athlete, musician, and decorated Eagle Scout. He graduated from Wooster College in Ohio, where he lettered in swimming and tennis, and earned his college tuition by working summers as a merchant seaman on the Great Lakes. He often acknowledged that his most noteworthy undergraduate achievement was accepting an invitation to a Sadie Hawkins dance from Florence Ann Macleod of Pittsburgh, Penn. They married in 1955. After earning his Master of Divinity at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, David accepted a pastorate at the First Presbyterian Church of Cambridge Springs, Penn., where he and Florie also celebrated the birth of two children: Ruth Ann and Daniel Ray. David’s drive to learn then took him to Harvard Divinity School, where he studied New Testament theology under the tutelage of noted 20th Century religion scholars Helmut Koester and Krister Stendahl. After receiving his Th.D. from Harvard, Dr. Cartlidge accepted a teaching position at Maryville College, in Maryville, Tenn. For over 31 years, Dr. Cartlidge served Maryville College with excellence. In 1992, he was installed as the Ralph W. Beeson Chair of Religion. The thousands of students who came through his classroom encountered an enthusiastic teacher who valued curiosity, humor, and well-researched arguments. “Dr. C,” as he was known by his religion majors, loved nothing better than an impromptu, politically seditious academic discussion, often hosted from his booth in the student center or a bench outside Anderson Hall. During his tenure at the college, Dr. Cartlidge co-authored two books: “Documents and Images for the Study of the Gospels,” with Dr. David L. Dungan and “Art and the Christian Apocrypha,” with Dr. J. Keith Elliott. He also coached the women’s tennis team, played the flute in both the college-community orchestra and band, and regularly displayed his photography at the homecoming art fair. After retiring in 1998, Dave was still a regular presence at college athletic events and on the tennis courts, where he habitually trounced players many decades his junior, including his son and grandson. Those who knew Dave beyond academia recognized a man of many hobbies and curiosities. Once intrigued, he would master whatever avocation he tried: singer, ballroom dancer, HAM radio operator, model ship builder, flutist, photographer. His skill with a camera took him to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park often, where he hiked miles to find the perfect shot. His photography was exhibited in galleries throughout East Tennessee. He spent countless hours in the basement darkroom he had built from scratch in his Maryville home. Closest to Dave’s heart were his family, his love of music, which he passed on to his children and grandchildren, and his beloved cottage at the Congregational Summer Assembly (CSA) in Benzie County, Mich. From infancy, David spent every summer at the CSA. There, he served as a swimming instructor, tennis coach, groundskeeper, choir member, and guest preacher. Over the course of decades, he taught generations of young people the values of Christian service, exploration of faith, and the stewardship of nature. He was an avid sailor and hiker who spent a lifetime exploring the lakes and dunes of Northwestern Michigan To his family and close friends, Dave was a formidable, loving punster that kept us gathering, singing, and laughing until the moment he died. We will miss him with every breath that we take. Dr. David R. Cartlidge is survived by his children, Daniel Cartlidge of Sarasota, Fla., Ruth Thompson and son-in-law Art Thompson of Chattanooga, his grandchildren Christine Cartlidge, Kevin Cartlidge, daughter-in-law Elizabeth Perez Cartlidge, and great-granddaughter Cora Grace Cartlidge, of San Diego, Cal. Dr. Cartlidge is preceded in death by his wife, Florence Macleod Cartlidge, sister Mary Ann Cartlidge LaFountaine, and his parents, the Rev. Dr. A. Ray and Mary A. Cartlidge. Because of public health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service will be held in Maryville, Tenn., at a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers or other memorials, the family requests that gifts in honor of Dr. David R. Cartlidge be sent to either the Friends of the Smokies (FriendsoftheSmokies.org) or the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes (FriendsofSleepingBear.org). Arrangements are by the Cremation Center of Chattanooga, 1345 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37321. (423)-362-5999

age 49, of Maryville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at her home. She was a graduate of Maryville College with honors, Magna Cum Laude. She was also a 2nd grade teacher at Mary Blount Elementary School. She loved giving out “Janet’s Care Bags” at the U.T. Cancer Institute, also loved all of her animals and sharing her love for persons of all ages. Preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Ann Bryant; birth father, Lynn Vaden; mother-in-law, Mamie Jo Carver and father-in-law Dee Carver; grandparents, Harley and Olga Bryant, Rollo and Ruby Lee Vaden, Elbert and Ellie McLemore. Survivors include her husband, Michael Carver; daughters, Katelyn and Ashlyn Carver; sister-in-law, Evelyn Carver; father by choice, Bill Bryant and wife Janice; stepbrother and sister, Ricky Green and Rebecca Brackett; sisters by choice, Sandy Fuchs and Stephanie McMullen. A special thanks to caregivers Marsha O’Brien and Carol Ellis, the many that brought food, Mary Blount Elementary, Overcomer Group from RIO Revolution, Our family on Magnolia Street – Jake, Leah, Alexis, Reyna, Rod, Sherry, Shelby, David and Pat, Fairview United Methodist Church – “The Remedy,” U.T. Cancer Institute, and the Chemo Bear. We couldn’t have made it without these persons. Family and friends meet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, for a graveside service at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at Fairview United Methodist Church, with Rev. Steve Hicks, Rev. Ronnie Hepperly and Rev. Roger Williams officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Hope House, 2008 Charlotte Ave. Nashville, TN 37203, RIO Revolution Cancer Support Group, 3419 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804, or Boogie on the River, 3846 Wildwood Road, Maryville, TN 37804. Friends may call at their convenience at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home until 3 p.m. Wednesday. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, 865-982-6812

Eleanor J. Cary, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Poets Walk Memory Care in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She was born to Win-field Scott Miller and Stella Ray ‘Blackwell’ Miller in Trenton, New Jersey on January 9, 1928. Eleanor was the youngest of two children by eleven years to her sister Ruth. Eleanor grew up in Trenton, New Jersey and developed a love for the country-side in contrast to the city where she spent her youth. She graduated from Maryville College (1949) in Maryville, TN where she majored in English and Latin. After graduation from Maryville College she went to work as a librarian at the Trenton Library. The head librarian, Veronica Cary, introduced her youngest brother, Robert (Bob) to Eleanor. It was a match made in heaven and the two lovebirds were married May 16, 1953. They had nearly 65 years together until Bob died suddenly from a stroke in April 2018. Eleanor and Bob raised four children: Ellender, Robert A., Veronica R., and Thomas. After having their first child, Eleanor became a stay-at-home mom until their fourth child was in high school. By then, they had settled in northern Virginia and Eleanor went to work as an assistant librarian with Fairfax County Public Library. Eleanor received several promotions including: Reference Librarian and Cataloguing. She retired in 1993 and she and Robert moved from West Springfield, Virginia to the countryside of Stanardsville, Virginia. Robert built a custom home there for them on a large pond where they enjoyed their retirement years watching the wildlife, including an occasional bear family. When Robert and Eleanor moved to Virginia in the early 1960’s, Eleanor became a Founding Member of the Providence Presbyterian Church in Annandale. She served on the church board and as church librarian until moving to Stanardsville in 1993. She then became an active member of Grace Episcopal Church in Stanardsville, VA serving on the board and as church librarian until around 2012. Eleanor was also active in several genealogical societies including: Colonial Dames XVII Century, Daughters of American Colonists, and National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. She was thrilled to be able to trace her history to the early 1600’s in New York and New Jersey and traced three of her Revolu-tionary War patriots. She served proudly in the Albemarle Chapter NSDAR holding several different chapter officer positions. Eleanor is survived by her children: Ellender and husband Hans Worthy; Robert A. and wife Cynthia; Veronica; and Thomas and wife Terry. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Elizabeth and husband Michael Pixley; Michael Cary and wife Samantha; Meghan and husband Thomas Brown; Cary Jean Weiss; Drake Cary and wife Sarah; and Savanah and husband Andrew. She is also survived by four great grandchildren: Cora Eleanor and Colin Norman Brown; Elsie Ray Cary; and Margaret Alice Cary.

Mary E. Case passed away on October 13, 2021, at the age of 95, due to a motor vehicle accident. She was a Professor Emerita, Ph.D. at the Department of Genetics at the University of Georgia and was a longtime member of St. James United Methodist Church.

She was a world traveler having traveled to all 50 states and all the continents. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Ralph T. and Leila Case as well as her sister, Ruth, and Ruth’s husband, William Kelley.

She is survived by one niece; two nephews; as well as great-nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews.

has accepted the position of First Assistant to the Pro at the prestigious Virginian Golf Club in Bristol, VA. He played golf at Walters State Community College before transferring to Maryville College where he helped his team to a GSAC Conference Championship his senior year. At Maryville, Cason earned a degree in Business and Organizational Management, developing an interest in pursuing golf as a career.

age 85, of Powell, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, March 17, 2015. Jim was born on January 31, 1930, in Blount County, to Merritt and Grace Cates. He was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church of Powell. Jim was a graduate of Young High, Maryville College, and the University of Tennessee. Jim was a Korean War Veteran with the US Air Force. He was a member of Longstreet Zollicoffer Camp 87 Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was an educator for forty years as a teacher, coach, and administrator, which began in Rome, Georgia and ended in Knoxville, Tennessee at Farragut High School until his retirement. Jim participated in football, wrestling, and track in college. He coached these sports and cross country in Georgia and Tennessee. He was voted two times as Wrestling Coach of the Year in Georgia and two times in Tennessee. Jim was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2014 and into the Farragut Hall of Fame in January 2015. Jim was preceded in death by his mother and father, Grace and Merritt Cates; sister, Penelope Cates Bishop; brothers, Charles T. Cates, III, Joe Y. Cates, and Hannum M. Cates. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Sherry Watson Cates; daughter, Angela Brown and husband Kenny, of Rome, Georgia; sons, James Cates, Jr. and wife Deanna, of Columbia, South Carolina and John Cates and wife Stephanie, of Milton, Georgia; step-son, Chad Capps and wife Joanna, of Johnson City, Tennessee; grandchildren, Zachary Brown and wife Amy, of Asheville, North Carolina, Hollie Brown Collins and husband Joseph, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, Jacob Brown, of Rome, Georgia, Merritt Cates, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Lea and Ben Cates, of Columbia, South Carolina, Chance, Blake, Jack, and Jessica Cates, of Milton, Georgia, Luke and Anna Lee Capps, of Johnson City, Tennessee; and great-grandchild, Maya June Brown; brothers, Steve (Shirley) Cates, of Oak Ridge, Pete (Judy) Cates, of Powell; several nieces and nephews.

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

wife, Sarah and son Knox now lives in Longview Texas where Justin is the Intervential Radiologist at Longview Regional Hospital.

Harry Howard Caviston of New Hampshire passed away on January 18, 2007.

William Houston Chalker passed away peacefully in his home in Sonoma on June 4, 2016. He was the loving husband of the late Grace Ellen Chalker; stepfather of Bruce Pentz (Leslie) and Mary Jenkins (Tim); dear brother of Samuel Chalker; grandfather of Cameron Buckley (Yolanda), Shawn Buckley (Rachel), Laura Pentz, Shannon Oakley (Brittan); and great-grandfather of Izeiah, Landen, Anthony, Caleb and Zach. William was a veteran of the US Navy. He received a Doctorate of Philosophy from Duke University and a Bachelor degree from Divinity McCormick Seminary. He was Professor Emeritus of the College of Idaho for 20 years. Bill volunteered for FISH (Friends in Sonoma Helping) and Programs for Street People. He taught adult bible classes in various churches and conferences. He was a 12-year resident of Sonoma and a native of Birmingham, Alabama. A private inurnment will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to FISH, P.O. Box 507, Sonoma, CA 95476, or Make a Wish Foundation.

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.

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

Belle Chandler passed away on July 7, 2014.

Singtoh Changtrakul passed away on August 23, 2015, and HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the cremation ceremony.

passed away on October 1, 2013, after, in her words II good ride.” She was born on November 19, 1925, in Independence, MO, the daughter of Julia an Estill Smalley. She graduated from Maryville College, Maryville, TN and attended graduate school at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She married Kenneth J. Chapman on August 27, 1948 and taught second grade while he attended medical school in Memphis, TN. After settling in Columbus, OH, she did many volunteer jobs, including church, school, the auxiliary to the Columbus Academy of Medicine, the reading tutoring program in the Columbus Public Schools, and leading a Camp Fire group for 12 years. Donna was very active in support of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra as a member of the Melody Unit and the Symphony League. She greatly enjoyed traveling and her art work, especially sculpting. She was a ruling elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Upper Arlington. She is survived by sons, Steven Chapman (Teresa Sweeney) and Scott Chapman (Kathy); daughters, Julia Cory (Alan), and Susan Arnold (William); grandchildren, Matthew Cory (Briana), Scott Cory (fiance, Lisa), Michael Chapman, Rachel Ernst (Steven), Zachary Arnold (Kara), Jacob Arnold, Matthew Martinez; and great grandsons, Jeremy and William Cory.

Opal Miller Chapman passed away September 23, 2020.

Pastor Frank Kalman Chapo, 96, of Johnson City died Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at The Waters. He was a native of the village of BabonyMegyer, Hungary, son of the late Joseph and Margit Csermak Chapo. Frank served in the Hungarian Army during WWII, he was a POW and was Tran Scripted into the German Army and he went AWOL and followed Patton’s army to stay safe from the Nazi Army. He came to America soon after the war and became an American Citizen in 1956. Frank attended and graduated from Maryville College then attended Columbia Seminary, attained his master’s degree and became a Presbyterian minister until 1986. Frank was a longtime member of Central Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, his second wife Tennessee “Tennie” Carolyn King Enkema Chapo preceded him in death; also a stepson, Phil Enkema, his first wife was Lela H. Chapo. Survivors include: three step children, Robert and Jim Enkema and Carolyn Harkey; several grandchildren and great grandchildren on the Enkema side. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Central Church of Christ, 2722 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37601. Memories and condolences may be shared via www.morrisbaker.com.

Has gotten a position as an English Language Arts and Reading Teacher at the Esperanza Academy in Lawrence, MA. It is a private, Episcopal, all-girls middle school in which all of the students are from disadvantaged, low income homes, but have a passion for learning and education. The school provides a rigorous curriculum and a vast array of extra curricular activities to prepare students for admission into some of New England’s top boarding schools. MarQuis will be teaching several sections of English Language Arts in addition to serving as an academic advisor and supervising extra curricular theater and music programs.