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Cuthill, Robert “Bob” passed away at his home in Waverly Gardens on September 6, 2023 at the age of 93. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Yow Cuthill who passed away on Valentine’s Day, 2020, his brother William Cuthill and sister-in-law Germaine Cuthill, and his parents William and Elizabeth Cuthill. Bob is survived by his children Colleen, Stephen, David (Sarah) and Kevin (Maria), nine grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Bob was born in Buffalo, NY on January 12, 1930, the second son of Scottish immigrants. He graduated high school in 1947 with a diploma in machine design, and later earned an American history degree from Maryville College. In 1955 he earned a Master of Divinity degree at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and in 1974 he completed a Doctor of Ministry degree at McCormick Theological Seminary.

Bob met his beloved wife Carolyn on a blind date while in seminary in Kentucky. They were married on June 4, 1955, in Reedville VA. They moved that same year to Fredericktown, Missouri were Bob was called to his first ministry at Cornwall and Fredericktown Presbyterian Church. After a second ministry in Moberly, MO, Bob and Carolyn moved to Creve Coeur, MO in 1963 to start a new congregation – Hope Presbyterian Church. This was one of their proudest accomplishments in a life-long passion and commitment to Christian ministry – welcoming all to be part of a community committed to love and service of others.

The experience at Hope Church led Bob to involvement more broadly in new church development in Missouri. Bob and family moved to Peoria IL in 1973 when Bob became the Presbytery Executive for the Great Rivers Presbytery. In 1979, they moved to Bloomington, Minnesota where Bob served as the Synod Executive of the Synod of Lakes and Prairies. Bob retired from active ministry in 1995 but continued to serve in several interim and consultative roles for many more years while also volunteering for Habitat for Humanity.

Bob and Carolyn embraced becoming true Minnesotans, settling in Mound on Lake Minnetonka to enjoy sailing with family and friends on their treasured boat “Free Spirit”. They also traveled the world, deepening years-long friendships and making many new friends along the way! Their travels included countries throughout Western Europe, the Nordics, Eastern Europe (including Moldova, of course, for the wedding of son Kevin to Maria), Russia, Australia and New Zealand, North and South America and South Africa.

Bob and Carolyn moved to Waverly Gardens in 2010, enjoying life fully in this wonderful retirement community of friends and neighbors. Bob was one of the founders of the Wood Shop, donating all of his woodworking tools to the community. Bob was also instrumental in creating an amazing rose garden for all to enjoy.

Bob lived every moment of every day to the fullest, striving always and until his final days to continue learning, reading voraciously, passionately exchanging ideas and perspectives, and challenging himself and others to grow in their life and faith journey. In his final years he persevered through incredible health challenges to enjoy everyday life as well as cherished family gatherings – Christmases at Waverly and attending the college graduations of his grandsons Robert and Broderick. Special thanks to Sarah Martin for bringing such joy to Bob in his final years and to the Care team at Northern Stars for taking such incredible care of Bob and Carolyn the past 8 years.

Long-time Westfield resident Lauramae Cutler, 98, passed away peacefully on April 17th. Born in Westerville, Ohio, she was the oldest of four children. She earned a B. A. Degree in Chemistry from Maryville College in 1943 and studied at the University of Akron while working at B. F. Goodrich. There, she met her future husband, Frank A. Cutler Jr., and following their marriage in 1946, moved to Minneapolis where she obtained a Library of Science degree at the University of Minnesota and became their Pharmacy School librarian. After moving to New Jersey, she worked in the Merck Veterinary department until the birth of her first child. While raising three children, she volunteered at the Westfield school libraries, the Presbyterian Church library, and at the Miller Cory House, a museum portraying 18th century farm life. She demonstrated the preparation of freshly shorn wool for dying and spinning, and then how to spin this wool using her treasured flax wheel that has been in the family since 1750. Lauramae enjoyed bridge, gardening, sewing, knitting, traveling, and genealogy, and was active in the Presbyterian Church in Westfield and as an officer in the Westfield Chapter of the DAR. She devoted her life to her late husband Frank and their family, and especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survived by her sister Fannie Heimlich; three sons, William, Robert, and James; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Due to current public health concerns, a memorial service will be scheduled later this year by Gray Funeral Homes in Westfield. Contributions can be made in memory of Lauramae Cutler to the Daughters of the American Revolution (payable to “NSDAR, Westfield Chapter” c/o Gray Funeral Home, 318 E. Broad Street, Westfield, NJ 07090) or to The Presbyterian Church in Westfield, 140 Mountain Avenue, Westfield, New Jersey 07090. Please go to: www.grayfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences.

C.E. “Eddie” Cutshaw, age 88 of Maryville, died peacefully on July 10, 2015. Born in Knoxville, he graduated from Rule High School in 1945 and attended Maryville College where he played football. He served in the Navy during WWII. He was an avid bowler and golfer his entire life. He owned Eddie’s Dental Lab from 1955 to 2013 in Knoxville. He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church. Eddie is preceded in death by parents Arlie Cutshaw and Eva Cinnamon; sister, Peggy Knight. He is survived by his wife and sweetheart of 67 years, Mary Whaley Cutshaw; sister, Judy Norman and her husband, John; brother-in-law, Howard Knight; children, Don Cutshaw and wife Addie, Suzie Cutshaw, Cindy Christiansen and husband Bob, Bob Cutshaw and wife Missy; grandchildren; Elizabeth Christiansen Harn, Stephanie Christiansen LaRocco, Laura Cutshaw, Leigh Anne Cutshaw, and Ashley Cutshaw; great-grandchildren, Zoe Harn and Ivan LaRocco.

On June 28, 2014 Dr. Joseph D’Antonio, Sr., M.D. beloved husband of the late Margaret M. D’Antonio (nee Peters); devoted father of Joseph D’Antonio, Jr., M.D. of Glen Arm, MD, Robert D’Antonio, Ph.D. of White Hall, MD and Richard D’Antonio, M.D. of Timonium, MD passed away. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 York Road, Towson, MD (at beltway exit 26) on Thursday, July 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Nativity, 20 E. Ridgely Road in Lutherville-Timonium, MD on Friday, July 18 at 10 AM. Entombment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.

Nancy Ann Damerow, age 91, of Minnetonka, passed away Dec. 7, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, Arno; parents, K.A. & Grace Bryant; sister, Jean; and son-in-law, Neal Jansen. Survived by children, Judy (Tom) Davin, Martha Jansen, Arno Bryan (Loris) Damerow and Mary Lund; grandchildren, Rachel Jansen Jones, Brent (Janine) Jansen, Michael (Molly) Davin, Christopher, David and Elizabeth Davin, Carl (Joan) Damerow, Marin (Tom) Klumpner, Victoria (Dain) Clausen and Jordan Lund; great-grandchildren, Carson, Henry, Raymond, Peter, Neal, Noelle and Alfred. She was excited for the arrival of two new great-grandchildren in the spring. Legendary baker, avid fisherwoman and proud mother, grandmother & great-grandmother, Nancy Ann is already missed. She loved playing bridge with her husband and they were active church goers. She was proud to be a Nurse and loved spending time at the cabin on Lake Sylvia. She was a longtime resident of Hopkins, yet her heart always remained in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.

Mary “June” Coulter Walker Daniels passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2020, and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in her heavenly home. “Short”, as her family called her, was born on Four Dollar Row in Walland, Tennessee on March 24, 1930. When she was six years old her family moved to the farm at Coulter Bridge. She loved life on the farm with her sister and brothers and could often be found picking strawberries and fresh vegetables from the garden, especially tomatoes. She sometimes helped with getting the cows in, riding mules, playing in the hay loft, swimming in the river, and helping her mother clean house. Life was always busy and Sunday fun with the 26 Coulter cousins was a wonderful time for her and her family. June graduated from Walland High School, attended Maryville College, and completed her education at Knoxville Business College. She retired from Proffitt’s Department Store in 1995 where she served as head of the accounting, accounts payable department, and was loved by all who worked under her. June was a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville, and formerly of Miller’s Cove Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and served as the church clerk. While growing up she and her family attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. June was known as a loving wife, sister, step-mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, and as a woman who was always faithful in her walk with the Lord. Many describe her as a precious lady, very giving and loving; a wonderful person who never said an unkind word about anyone. She was admired and loved by all who knew her. June enjoyed traveling, special family times, shopping till she dropped for just the right fashions, and working to keep her home decorated and in immaculate shape. She especially loved spending time with her best friend of 90 years, her sister Eileen. June is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Houston Coulter and Anna Elizabeth Waters Coulter; her husband of 36 years, Gene Ross Walker; her husband of 20 years, Shirl Winford Daniels; and nephews Harold Andrew Coulter Jr. (Andy), Randy Thomas Lowe, and Dustin L. Shamblin. She is survived by her sister Eileen Coulter Lowe and brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold Andrew Coulter and Pat and Max Houston Coulter and Betty, all of Maryville; Sisters-in-law, Maxine Caughron Walker, also of Maryville and Elizabeth Walker French of Ft. Myers, Florida; Brother-in-law, Felix Daniels (Millie), Maryville, and Brother-in-law, Max Walker (Dixie) of Walland. Also survived by: Step-daughters, Gail Daniels Burns (Doug) and Bobbie Daniels Fields (Gary); Grandchildren, Lauren Fields Williamson (Caleb), Tyler Burns, Taylor Burns Jackson (Greg), Kristen Fields Sliger (Peyton). Six great-grandchildren. Special nieces and nephews: Linda Coulter Pace (Lynn), Terri Lowe Teague (Randy), Mike Houston Coulter (Jan), Bryan Max Coulter (Hollie), and Mike Lynn Shamblin (Terri). 9 Coulter great nieces and nephews and 10 great-greats. 11 Walker nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. June Coulter Walker Daniels, “Aunt Short” loved life, her family, and most of all, her God. The Celebration of life service for June Daniels will be held in the Smith West Chapel on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 7:00pm. The family and friends will assemble at West Miller’s Cove Baptist Church Cemetery located at 308 W Millers Cove Rd, Walland, TN 37886 at 11:00am, Thursday, September 24, 2020 for the Interment. Memorial contributions may be made in June’s name to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church @ 3736 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37804. Friends may call at their convenience on Tuesday, September 22,2020 from 12;00pm until 5:00pm and on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 9:00am until service time at 7:00pm. Condolences may be shared at www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. Arrangements by Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rev. James P. Darroch of Mount Laurel, NJ passed from this life on June 30, 2015. The son of Scottish immigrants James and Mary “Mae” (nee Pattison) Darroch, Rev. Darroch was born July 21, 1928 in Philadelphia. “Jim” was a graduate of Northeast High School. Upon turning 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Maryville College and master’s degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. He served the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as pastor in Axtell, Neb., Dayton, N.J., and Audubon, N.J., until retiring in 1993. Beloved husband of the late Gertrude “Trudy” ’53 (nee Furman). Devoted father of Douglas (Tracee) Darroch, Elizabeth (K.C.) Coggins, Gregory Darroch and Alison (Richard) Schwarz. Loving grandfather of Lauren (Justin) Coe, Kristen (Michael) D’Amico, Callie Darroch, Kristina Coggins, Julie Coggins, Dean Schwarz and Jack Schwarz and great-grandfather of Madelyn D’Amico.

passed away March 20, 2014 due to a house fire at his home in Toms Brook, Virginia

Jean Griffith Davies, 71, of Raleigh passed away peacefully on December 21, 2019. The oldest daughter of Robert and Helen Griffith, Jean was born on October 22, 1948 and grew up in Kentucky. She and her husband Jay met in Maryville, TN and moved to Raleigh in 1975 where they raised their three children. Jean was an avid quilter, fiber artist, and inveterate traveler. In her later years she delighted in the company of her eight grandchildren. Jean was pre-deceased by her parents. She is survived by her loving husband Jay, siblings Robert Griffith of Louisville, KY, Susan (Bob) Hayne of Longwood, FL, Jim (Cynthia) Griffith of Charlotte, NC, Ann (Dan) Dubbel of Anacortes, WA, Rick (Mary Beth) Griffith of Lexington, KY; children John (Jessica) of Washington, DC, Andy (Jen) of McMinnville, OR, and Kate (Russ) Duncan of Fuquay-Varina, NC. In lieu of flowers the family welcomes gifts to the National Quilt Museum of Paducah and the American Cancer Society.

DAVIS, HOWARD H. – age 89 of Maryville, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church and a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific. He graduated from Porter High School and Maryville College where he played in the first Tangerine Bowl in 1947. He was a coach and teacher at Porter High School, Hiwassee College, and Everett High School. He was a member of the Blount County and Maryville College Sports Hall of Fame. He loved the Lady Vols and golf. Preceded in death by his wife, Doris (Dot) Goode Davis; parents, Walter E. and Belle Davis, brothers, James and Alfred Davis; great grandson, Blake Stoker. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, H. Hugh Jr. and Gayle Davis of Chattanooga; granddaughters, Page Wallace and husband Stephen, Anne Lauren Vickery; great grandchildren, Davis and Owen, Nicholas and Alex; brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred and Teresa Davis of Florida, Rex and Marilyn Davis of Maryville; sisters, Marjorie McCammon and Jean Jordan; sister and brother-in-law; Bernice and Wayne Forshay all of Maryville. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 9, 2013 at McCammon-Ammons-Click Chapel with Rev. Laura R. Rasor officiating. A private interment will follow the service in Grandview Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, 982-6812

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

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

Barbara Scott Patton Davis, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born on August 24, 1931, in Cincinnati, OH, to James Allen Scott and Lillie Belle Roseberry. At the age of 14, her family moved to Wilmington, North Carolina. She attended New Hanover High School and enjoyed the close proximity of Wrightsville Beach. From a young age she had a love for music and began to study piano. She pursued a music career at Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, graduating in 1953 with a BA in piano performance. She also enjoyed singing in and traveling with the Maryville choir. She had a beautiful soprano voice which landed her a solo in the Messiah during her college career. Her magnus opus was performing a 100-page Schumann concerto from memory, accompanied by the Maryville College orchestra. While attending Maryville, she met Richard Edward Patton and they were united in marriage in 1954. From that union were born Babs (Wayne), Kathy (Hani), Rick (Mary Margaret), and Martha (Macon). She often commented that being a mom was the best job she ever had. In her middle years, she took up tennis, snow skiing, and other activities, sometimes against her better judgement. As her children grew older, she began teaching piano out of her private studio, at one point growing that practice to 55 pupils. Students would even come for lessons at 6:30 in the morning just so they could receive instruction from her. Her love for music carried over into the area of voice and she directed a couple of children’s choirs that would perform at shopping malls. Her relationship with the students and their families extended well beyond the walls of her studio. She invested greatly in their lives and her life was, in turn, enriched by them. In January 1997, she married Kenneth Holmes Davis, Jr. The circumstances of her health caused them to be married in the chapel at Durham Regional Hospital. They were blessed with 23 years together and shared a love of music, enjoyed spending time with family, and serving together in their church, Peace Presbyterian Church. Barbara and her husband Ken hosted a family beach trip at Wrightsville beach for 22 years, bringing together her children and grandchildren. Those weeks will be cherished by all for years to come and she would often remark, “Is this not the best thing we’ve ever done?” She is survived by her beloved husband, four children, two stepchildren, fifteen grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and two step grands. Our mom leaves behind a legacy of faith and a love for the Lord. Hers was a life well lived. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date this summer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: the Maryville College Music Department at Maryville College, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37801 or www.maryvillecollege.edu/giving/givetoday or North Raleigh Young Life at https://giving.younglife.org/s/gift-designation

Ronnie Howard Davis was born on August 21, 1956 and passed away on February 15, 2021 and is under the care of Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens.

William Floyd Davis Jr., 87, passed away unexpectedly with his family by his side on April 6, 2021. Bill was born on February 14, 1934 in Morris Plains, NJ, the son of William Sr. and Marie Davis and the brother of Betty and Barbara. He married Sally Butts July 7, 1956. They raised four children in Cedar Falls. Bill graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, TN. He served in the United States Army. Bill began working at John Deere Waterloo Works in 1959. He had many leadership roles at Deere throughout his 33-year career, retiring in 1993. Bill was a faith-filled member of First Presbyterian Church in Waterloo. He served as a Deacon, an Elder, and a Foundation member. Family was a top priority for Bill. He enjoyed attending and being involved in his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren’s lives and activities. Favorite places for Bill and Sally were family times shared in Hawaii and up at the lake. Bill loved spending time at the Minnesota cabin; a joy and legacy that carries on with his family. Bill is survived by his wife, Sally, and his children, Andy (Victorina) of Mesa, AZ, Margie (Jim) of West Des Moines, Karen (Chris) of Johnston, and Steve (Renee) of Mt. Pleasant. He was the proud grandfather “Pa” of Emily (Matt) Tisue, Tanner, Jake, (Isabel), Ally, Isaac, Grace, and Lily; great grandchildren, Riley, Macey, Mallory, and Reese; and many dearly loved nieces and nephews. He was greeted in Heaven by his parents, sisters, and with excitement, by his granddaughter, Isabel; what a beautiful reunion.

Rev. Day was born on August 1, 1929 and passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Rev. Day was a resident of Georgia. He graduated from high school. He graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1952 with a BS in Biology. A memorial service was held May 28 2017 at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church with Dr. Matt Rich officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Martinez-Evans Rotary Club P.O. Box 204145 Martinez GA 30907 or the Thornwell Home for Children 302 South Broad St. Clinton SC 29325.

Jan B. de Bakker, M.D. 93, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018 in Wichita, KS. Jan was born in Tilburg, Holland to Leo and Maria de Bakker (Smeulders). Jan was a Royal Dutch Marine and took basic training at Camp Lejeune, NC during World War II. He was stationed in Indonesia as an infantryman and medic. His training as a medic led him back to the United States to attend medical colleges, including Duke University and the Medical College of Virginia. He completed a year of internship and 3 years of residency at MCV. His last year of residency was at St. Francis and the V.A. in Wichita, KS. Jan established his own practice in 1965 and was a fellow in the American College of Surgeons. In his time in Richmond, VA, Jan met and married Gerarda van der Laan in 1961 and they had 56 years together. Together they were longtime members of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Jan retired in the early ’90s and was an avid writer, reader and proud gardener in this retirement. Jan is preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Leo, Kees, Frans, Riet, Lien, and Antoon. Jan is survived by his wife, Gerrie; children, Jan Baptist F., Ingrid, and Timothy de Bakker; sisters, Net, Ans, Loeky, and Jeanne; many nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with Little Sisters of the Poor, 8745 James A. Reed Rd, Kansas City, MO 67138. Downing & Lahey Mortuary – East. www.dlwichita.com

86, of Memphis, passed away November 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter M. Dean and Mattie St. John Dean, his sister Kathryn Dean, and his nephew, Robert Hall. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Anne Roberts Dean; his sister, Martha Dean Hall ’45, of White Pine, TN; his children, Steve Dean (Margaret), of Memphis, Doug Dean (Kim), of South Sutton, NH, and Kristen Dean-Grossmann (Brent Grossmann), of Urbana, IL; his niece Karen (Bill) Price, of White Pine; and his nephew’s widow, Lou Ruch, of Mt. Pleasant, SC. He has seven grandchildren, Zac (Lisa), Hannah (Chris), Nate, Gillian, Cecily, Natalie and Camryn. Walter, born in Lenoir City, TN, moved often as a child between numerous small towns in East Tennessee and western Virginia because his father was a Methodist minister. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Maryville College, and went on to receive a PhD in chemistry from UT-Knoxville. He met his wife, Anne, in Lake Junaluska, NC while they were both working summer jobs there during college, and they have enjoyed going back to visit most summers ever since. They were married in 1953, lived in Knoxville while he completed his education there, and moved to Memphis in 1955 so he could take a job with Buckeye Cellulose Corp. (P&G) as a research chemist. He worked for Buckeye for his entire career until he retired in 1990, and was co-inventor on several patents granted to P&G during his career. He has been an active member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church for many years. The family would like to thank the caregivers at Allen Morgan Health and Rehabilitation Center and Crossroads Hospice for the exceptional care they have given to Walter over the past year and a half. Private burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. Luke’s United Methodist Church or Alzheimer’s Day Services of Memphis.

Anne Gammon DeForest, a schoolteacher and minister’s wife who valued diversity throughout her life, died May 16, 2017 at 96. A spirited young woman, Anne Gammon DeForest, who died May 16 at 96, lived her life by the values in which she believed. Although she had been inducted into the Daughters of the American Revolution at a young age as part of a family tradition, DeForest rescinded her membership after the organization denied permission for black singer Marian Anderson to perform in Constitution Hall in 1939. “When she heard about that, she sent in all the paperwork to withdraw her membership,” her daughter Carol Anne DeForest said. Eleanor Roosevelt, whom DeForest admired, later arranged for Anderson to sing at the Lincoln Memorial. DeForest also surprised her husband during the 1960 presidential election. “At dinner that night I asked her, ‘Who did you vote for today?'” Carol DeForest recalled. “Daddy said, ‘She voted for Nixon, we’re Republicans,’ and she said, ‘Actually I’m not a Republican, I voted for Kennedy.'” Her children cheered. The only child raised in a Presbyterian home, DeForest attended Maryville College in Tennessee, graduating with degrees in religion and French. Accepting a teaching position at a Presbyterian settlement school in the Appalachian coal mining town of Blackey, Kentucky, DeForest taught grades from kindergarten on up, including some students as old as 22. “They were very poor mountain folks; extremely proud, tough people,” her daughter said. “She fell in love with them.” After getting married in 1944, DeForest began her life as the wife of an Episcopalian minster. The couple moved from Tennessee to San Antonio, where she taught in the Northeast Independent School District. Then they moved to Corpus Christi, back to San Antonio and then to the ranching town of Hempstead, where she taught during the 1960s, during the integration of the state’s schools. “It was very difficult, but she made some good friends there,” Carol DeForest said. Moving from Hempstead to Houston, DeForest learned word processing and computers at age 60, getting a job at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. “She met a wildly diverse group of people from all over the world at the university,” Carol DeForest said. “Some who remained her friends for the rest of her life.” Staying in Houston for many years after her husband died in the mid-1990s, DeForest moved back to San Antonio about eight years ago. Born: May 28, 1920, Hawesville, Kentucky Died: May 16, 2017, San Antonio Preceded by: Husband Jack DeForest; parents Paulina Christler Hodges and William Jefferson Gammon. Survived by: Son John William DeForest and daughter-in-law Nancy; daughters Carol Anne DeForest and son-in-law Barron Boyd, Catherine Gillespie and son-in-law Rodney, and Florence DeForest and son-in-law Gerald Whitcomb; seven grandchildren; and twelve great-grandchildren.

DELANEY, JENNIFER KAY – 52, of Loudon, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly, on December 21, 2013, in Huntsville, Alabama. Jennifer was a graduate of Powell High School, class of 1979, Maryville College, and Villanova University. Jennifer worked as a contracts manager in research and development at GaN Corporation in Huntsville, AL. Proceeded in death by her father, Paul Edwin Hodges, Knoxville, TN. Survived by son, Morgan Roger Delaney, 24; daughter, Victoria Anne Delaney, 21; former husband and friend, Clifford Roger Delaney; mother, Jane Hodges, 81; brothers, Michael “Mike” (Cyndi) Hodges, Eddie (Nancy) Hodges, John (Debbie) Hodges; and various nieces, nephews, and cousins. A celebration of life will be held Monday, December 30, 2013, at First Baptist Concord Chapel. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2013, with service to follow at First Baptist Concord Chapel, 11704 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions (First Baptist Concord, 11704 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934), National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Mid South Chapter), 214 Overlook Circle Ste 153, Brentwood, TN 37027, (615) 269-9055, http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/Jennifer_Delaney. “All that I am or ever hope to be I owe to my angel mother.” Her favorite job was being a mom – the wiper away of tears, singer to sleep, kisser of all wounds, voice of all the bedtime story characters, encourager of faith in Christ, source of constant laughter, and personal hero to her children. She also was named MS Mother of the Year, which speaks not only to her immeasurable strength to overcome Multiple Sclerosis, but even more so her unparalleled love and devotion to her children. She was, and is, an inspiration to all. “My mother never gave me any idea that I couldn’t do whatever I wanted to do, or be whoever I wanted to be. I don’t know if she ever realized that the person I most wanted to be was her.” (Victoria Anne Delaney). Online condolences can be made at Legacy.com.

Charles Stanley DeLozier – age 76 of Maryville passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee. He worked for the Knoxville News Sentinel for 34 years and also the Tennessee Air National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Temple and Jo Martin DeLozier; brother, Martin DeLozier. Survivors include his children, Charles DeLozier Jr., Julia DeLozier, Rita DeLozier-Abshear and husband Brent, Joe DeLozier and wife Angela; grandchildren, Benjamin, Emma, and William Gannon, Aiden Abshear and Norah DeLozier. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Second Harvest Food Bank 136 Harvest Ln, Maryville, TN 37801. www.mccammonammonsclick.com

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

Joan Demer, a quick-witted, flower-growing, cat-loving mom and friend to many, died in her Marion, Va., home on Oct. 18, 2023. She was 91.

Most everyone came to know her as JoJo.

She was born in Dunedin, Fla., delivered by her beloved Aunt Hazel in the front bedroom of her childhood home. Her father, who built the house, owned a hardware store, and she inherited his handy skills and ingenuity. She sold duck eggs collected from the family pond, raised cocker spaniels to help pay for college and churned butter in the hardware store’s paint shaker.

JoJo lived life her way, a hard worker, frugal in spending yet generous with her time and resources like her parents. Her wit came with a bite. Her voice mail message said “if you are not a friend or a relative, lose this number” and her doormats advised strangers to “go away.”

For a spell as a young woman, she renamed herself Jo Angela because she longed for a middle name and had a crush on a boy from camp named Angelo. JoJo graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science degree in education but didn’t want to teach so became a Delta Airlines flight attendant. (Bonus: She got to pocket any cigarettes leftover from what came with airline meals.) When she married, the rules of the time forced her to quit and she became a stay-at-home mother raising four children including one in a wheelchair. (Her first-born died as a newborn.) Her marriage to James Demer was long, though not life-long, and took the family to cities in Tennessee, Alabama, Florida and eventually to Atlanta and its suburbs.

JoJo became a reading paraprofessional for the Dekalb County School District in metro Atlanta, helping students at Avondale High School who had never learned to read or needed a boost. Recognizing all she did, her adored lead teacher dubbed her Demer the Great. She was a dedicated horticulture volunteer at Zoo Atlanta and an usher at the Alliance Theatre. When her three surviving children went off to college, she began renting their rooms to international students, providing them with opportunity and herself with companionship and an expanded worldview. Some remain in touch even now, 40+ years later. On her resume, she listed one of her skills as “dealing with people of all ages.”

After JoJo retired, she resettled near her youngest daughter in Marion, Va. The community embraced her, and she gave back, volunteering with and supporting many service organizations. She received an early honor when she was named one of Smyth County’s Most Beautiful People. She made close friends at Wellness Center classes, hosted regular potluck luncheons and volunteered with Helping Hands thrift store and The Lincoln Theatre among others. She became a Virginia master gardener and put her knowledge to use not only in her own yard, but also by turning a weedy triangle of land at the end of her street into a tiny showplace garden that she maintained almost until she died.

Her life-long habit of tracking every penny she ever spent – literally – and investing and saving the others helped put all of her five grandchildren through college. She never forgot a birthday.

Joan was preceded in death by daughters Sharon and Terry Lynn Demer; parents Margaret M. and Gavin R. Douglas; brother Russell Douglas; and kitty Biskit among many cherished cats.

Joan is survived by daughter Lisa Demer of Anchorage, Alaska; son Kevin Demer and daughter-in-law Pam of Portland, Ore.; daughter Tracy Thompson of Marion, Va.; brother Gavin L. Douglas of Allen, Texas; ex-son-in-law Garry Mealor of Anchorage; grandchildren Sarah, Drew, Taylor Lee, Noah and Trey; three nieces; many cousins; friends in Virginia, Georgia, Florida and all over the world; and dear kitty Licorice.

In lieu of flowers, JoJo requested that you consider a donation to one of her favorite causes: The Lincoln Theatre in Marion, where daughter Tracy is executive director, or Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library through the Smyth County Chamber of Commerce.

JoJo’s children and grandchildren held a private family service at Hungry Mother State Park to celebrate the richness of her life. They read messages from loved ones, shared memories and played the song she chose, “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

Donald deNagy passed peacefully in his sleep to spend Christmas and eternity with his beloved wife Doe on Friday, December 25, 2020.

Don deNagy started his life in Pittsfield, Massachusetts as the last child of Louis and Ruth deNagy. He joined his brother Hugh and identical twin Bruce. Through his childhood the family lived in Pittsfield, Delmar, NY and Oak Ridge, TN. He graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee, where he met the love of his life, Dolores (Doe). They married in 1951 and celebrated their 50th anniversary in 2001 with a party filled with friends and family. After his service in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict, he began and retired from The Travelers Insurance Co as a claims manager. Many lifelong friends were made, parties were had, and great memories still exist today. Over the years his family grew to include three daughters, Deborah Boone, Dorrie deNagy and Deidre Bidwell. We were and will always be “the five D’s!

He loved to drive, so family vacations were spent camping all over the country. After he retired, Don and Doe purchased an RV (a real upgrade from pup tents and the Ted Williams pop-up camper). The RV went from Maine to Florida and all parts in between with family members tagging along whenever they were able. They loved to travel to Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, but their most memorable trips were to the Czech Republic where Don met many relatives and rang the bells in the church where his Great Grandfather preached, and cruising through the Panama Canal on Does birthday.

The family has grown to include sons-in law, David Boone and Eric Bidwell, his adoring granddaughters, Sarah Harris (Peter), Abigael Boone and Margaret and Laura Bidwell, and Dorries partner, Paul Collen. After growing up with all boys he was now totally surrounded by women, and he loved it.

After Doe passed away in December 2002, he spent several years meeting his youngest granddaughters at the bus stop after school and spending afternoons enjoying each other’s company. After the October 2011 snowstorm, he decided to move into assisted living and spent 7 years at Middlewoods of Farmington. As his health declined, he spent the last 15 months at The Reservoir in West Hartford. Our family is deeply indebted to all the staff for taking such good care of our Dad.

He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and sister-in law, Barbara Thompson.

He was a man of the greatest generation, humble, polite and soft spoken and you knew you were loved.

Thank you, Dad, – you are the best. We love you and miss you.

Everything is truly “fine” now.