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Mary Jane Long Edwards, passed away from this life on December 28, 2015.

Elenora Easterly Edwards was born in LaFollette, Tennessee to Guy and Lucille Easterly, Guy was Publisher/Editor of The LaFollette Press and instilled in Elenora a love of writing, news, and a good story, leading her to pursue a career in journalism. After graduating from LaFollette High School in 1961, she attended Maryville College where she was editor-in-chief of the student newspaper. She earned a degree in English from Maryville College in 1965 before attending graduate school at the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri at Columbia. While in graduate school, Elenora worked on the city desk of the Columbia Missourian, the local city newspaper published at the school.

Elenora began as a reporter for the Courier News of Clinton in 1970, and worked her way up to News Editor, a position she held until 1981 when her son, Ben was born. Elenora also served as Editor of The Tennessee Press, a publication of the Tennessee Press Association, from 1991 through 2013. She was a Trustee of the Tennessee Press Foundation from 2014 until 2022. A former President of the East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalism and former board member of the Tennessee Coalition for Open Government, Elenora most recently served as President of the Timely Topics Club. She was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church of Clinton where she sang in the choir. She loved her work, family, friends, and most of all, her son Ben, who she cared for until the time of her passing.

Elenora is preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Lucille Easterly, her husband Thomas Edwards, and nephew Guy Tucker. She will be greatly missed by her son, Ben, sister, Helen Anne Tucker, numerous cousins, extended family, countless friends, and the community she served. Her joyful spirit, easy smile, and enthusiasm for life will be remembered by all with whom she came in contact.

Frank M. Eggers, 78, of Memphis, TN, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023.
A celebration of Life service celebrating Frank’s life will be conducted by Dr. George Roberton on Thursday May 18 at 11:30am at Second Presbyterian Church, Memphis, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorials would be appreciated to The American Heart Association or to Second Presbyterian Church.

Frank was born on February 17, 1945, in Maryville, TN to Fontella and Frank Eggers. He married Sandy (Johnson) Eggers on June 16, 1968. Frank obtained his undergraduate degree from Maryville College and was a Justin Potter scholarship student at Vanderbilt College of Medicine. He was a flight surgeon in the navy for 2 ½ years. He completed radiology residency and neuroradiology fellowship at the University of Cincinnati; he was a practicing neuroradiologist for 45 years, serving both on Vanderbilt’s faculty and at Midsouth Imaging and Therapeutics in Memphis. He loved to travel and loved cheering on his favorite sports teams, especially those on which his children and grandchildren played.

Surviving are his loving wife Sandy Eggers of Memphis, TN, daughter Leann (Matt) Linam of Atlanta, GA and son Hamilton (Ashley) Eggers of Rossville, TN, beloved granddaughters Grace Caroline Linam, Lilli Eggers, and grandsons Drew Linam, Sam Linam, and Hamilton Eggers. Frank was preceded in death by his parents.

Mary Ann Eiff, 78, of Athens, went home to be home with the Lord on October 31, 2022. She held both FAA pilot and A&P mechanic ratings, earned a bachelor’s degree from Maryville College and a master’s degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. As an aircraft mechanic, she worked for Air Illinois Airlines, Southern Illinois University Flight program and American Trans air Airlines.

Mary Ann was a pioneer in the field of women in aviation and taught as a professor in Aeronautical Engineering Technology at Purdue University before her retirement. While at Purdue she coached the first colligate flight team to win the prestigious Air Race Classic (Powder Puff Derby) women’s cross country air race. She was a founding board member of Women in Aviation International and served as the organization’s Scholarship chair, awarding over a million dollars in scholarships to aspiring future aviation professionals as the organization grew to its present size of over 15,000 international members. Mary Ann earned a Silver Beaver award for her longtime service to the Boy Scouts Egyptian Council, also serving as a leader of High School aged Scouts under an Aviation, a Search and Rescue and later a Sailing Explorer Post. She was awarded the 2004 Leadership Award at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Oshkosh Fly-in, which was presented to her by Harrison Ford, for her long history of encouraging and enabling young people in pursuit of aviation careers. In retirement she was a member of the McMinn County Amateur Radio Club with the amateur callsign W8MAE. Mary Ann was dedicated to the growth and education of youth and adults alike, and especially enjoyed helping individuals that strive to break the stereotypical boundaries.

Surviving her are her husband of 56 years, Dr. Gary Eiff; daughter, Christina (Mark) Ridings; son, Paul (Gloria) Eiff; granddaughter, Kimberly Bruce; grandsons Austin Ridings, Logan Privette, Byron Eiff, Corben Eiff; and two great-grandsons.

Donald P. Elia died Wednesday afternoon, March 27th, 2024, at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. His death was peaceful, with his wife Colleen and children Christy and John by his side. He was 83.

Don grew up in New Jersey, where he and his sister were raised by their single mother, Dorothy Beatty. He graduated from Hackettstown High School in 1958. After high school, he traveled to Tennessee to attend Maryville College, where he would compete in wrestling, football, and track. Though Don was an eager athlete, he wasn’t quite ready for the rigors of academic life; he left school for a while, grew up a bit, and married Colleen. They moved to Maryville so Don could work and coach while he finished his degree in Education. He went on to complete a Master of Science in College Student Personnel and Counseling from the University of Tennessee in 1973. He worked briefly at the McCallie School in Chattanooga before landing the job at Carson-Newman College (now Carson-Newman University) that would define his career. At Carson-Newman he established a wrestling program and worked as the Director of Financial Aid. From 1978 until his retirement in 2008, Don coached and mentored generations of wrestlers and helped families afford higher education. After retirement he created a non-profit to support wrestling in East Tennessee and traveled back and forth for hours to support the Club Wrestling team at East Tennessee State University. For his decades of contributions to the wrestling community, Don was inducted into the Maryville College Wall of Fame, the Carson-Newman University Hall of Fame, the NAIA Wrestling Hall of Fame, and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.

Beyond his love of wrestling and coaching, Don was a loyal New York Giants fan, an ever-optimistic golfer, and a proud father and grandfather. He could find his way anywhere without a map. He built things without designs. Don’s life was in many ways a thing of myth and legend, some no doubt of his own making, and his family wouldn’t have it any other way.

Don is survived by his wife Colleen; children Christy Brooks (husband Rob) and John (wife Alice); five amazing grandchildren (Thomas, Julian, Jack, Emmylou, and Pete); and his sister Barbara Chiu (husband Vince).

Thomas Letten Ellis, formally of New Bern, passed away September 4, 2018 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Born in Chicago, Illinois January 23, 1946, his family moved to Etowah, Tennessee in 1953 and then to Maryville, Tennessee in 1959. Tom was a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and later attended the University of Tennessee, majoring in accounting. After passing the CPA exam, he had a forty year career in public and private accounting, a profession that he dearly loved. Tom is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marialice Ellis; son and daughter-in-law Scott and Ali Ellis son and daughter-in-law Andy and Holly Ellis; six grandchildren: Allen, Jacob, Anna Claire, Sophie, Emma Caroline and Jackson Ellis; brother and sister-in-law Drs. Steve and Carol Ellis. Tom was a member of the ACBL, earning his Life Master in bridge in 2008 and a Silver Life Master in 2015. He truly enjoyed the competition at the bridge table and all of the partners he played with for twelve years, both at the Deane Hill Bridge Center and the Everett Senior Center. Upon returning to Maryville in July of 1987, Tom became involved in the Maryville Little League with his two sons, assisting with coaching and the financial end. He was a master in keeping the score books and even kept the score books at the Smoky Mountain Softball Classic for many years. Tom was a regular hiking partner with the late Margaret Stephenson, hiking all of the trails in the Tennessee side of the Smoky Mountains. He kept a detailed journal of the hikes and the folks he hiked with. A celebration of life service was held Saturday, September 15, 2018 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Andrew’s Outreach Program or a charity of your choice. The family wishes to give a special thanks to the staff at Chestnut House, Asbury Place and Avalon Hospice. Memorial Funeral Home in Maryville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made by visiting www.maryvillememorialfuneralhome.com

Sondra Wagner Ellis died on February 10, 2022, at her home in St. Louis MO, after losing a struggle with cancer. She was born on January 5, 1938, in Cumberland, Maryland, to Earl Wagner, Sr. and Elizabeth S. Wagner. Sondra graduated in 1960 from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, where she met her future husband of fifty-nine years, Dorsey D. (Dan) Ellis, Jr. She earned a Masters Degree in biology from Vassar College in 1962. Sondra and Dan then married and moved to New York City. After several years researching Tay-Sachs Disease at the Jewish Chronic Disease Hospital in Brooklyn, she became a fulltime homemaker. When she and Dan moved to Iowa City in 1968, Sondra became an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church, worked to preserve Lincoln Elementary School from closure, and served on the advisory committee to the Director of Hancher Auditorium. It was in Iowa City that she found her true passion, gardening. She was a leader in Project Green and earned a Master Gardner certificate. After moving to St. Louis in 1987, Sondra joined The Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, where she has served as a member of the Parish Guild, the Vestry, and the Robert Fund Board. She also served as the Parish Treasurer twice. Her love of gardening led to her active participation in U City in Bloom, the St. Louis Herb Society (where she led the establishment of the Legacy Fund), and the Missouri Botanical Garden.

She is survived by her husband, Dan; her daughter Laura Ellis; her son and daughter-in-law Geoff and Wendy Ellis; her grandchildren, Kenzie and Tate Ellis, and her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Ellis.

Rev. Ronald D. Elley, 74 of Lafayette went home to the be his Lord at 9:40 am on Monday June 27th. He was born December 26, 1941 in Montgomery, Alabama, the adopted son of Robert D. and Dorothea Spear Elly. He was an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA), serving in the Wabash Valley Presbytery. He married Ellen Saint on June 11, 1966 in Elwood, IN and moved to Lafayette in 1967. Ron was a man of vision who inspired others to needed social action. He was the founding director of Lafayette Urban Ministry and L.A.S.S.O.; he helped develop Home with Hope, the Crisis Center, and the Riggs Community Health Center, and he served on boards at Habitat for Humanity and Beacon Academy. He served on four mission trips to Mexico and was a lender in the Lafayette Great Banquet. Ron searched for and reunited with his birth mother, June Berry. He cherished his family, and he enjoyed reading, running, and playing basketball. Ron was known for his puns and tie-dye shirts. He is survived by his wife Ellen; three daughters: Beth Baumgartner of Cincinnati, OH; Julianne (Michael) Shannon of Indianapolis; and Laura (Keith) Hudson of La Grande, OR; Six grandchildren: Peter and Marie Baumgartner of Cincinnati; Lean and Stella Shannon of Indianapolis; and Lucas and Benjamin Hudson of La Grande, OR. a twin brother Donald (Anne) Elly of Des Moines, IA also survives. Also surviving are his sisters in law: Jean Dorris, Dorthea (Lloyd) Hanton, Hazel Collins, and Kathleen (T.C.) Curlee.

Betty Jo Woody Russell Endsley passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Betty was born on Aug 6, 1933 in Del Rio, TN to Ernest and Bertie Murr Woody. She graduated from Cocke County High School in 1950, receive a B.S Degree from Maryville College in 1954, an M.S Degree in Elementary Education in 1972 plus 45 hours in post graduate studies from UT Knoxville. She taught first grade at Springbrook Elementary school (Alcoa Elementary) for 30 years. A Major interest was travel. She and her family traveled with Lacy's family out West, on cruises and to Mexico and Hawaii. She and Jewel traveled the lower 48 states as well as Alaska, Canada and Nova Scotia in their motorhome. They made several trips to Florida and the outer banks, NC They enjoyed cruising in the Caribbean Islands and Panama Canal. Preceded in death by Parents-Ernest and Bertie Woody, former husband Roy N Russell, Son-Robert (Bobby) N Russell, brother and sister-in Law-Lacy and Esta Woody, brother-in-law, Curtis Lowe, and Step-Son-Greg Endsley. Survivors: Husband-Jewel L. Endsley, Daughter-Beth Russell Lee, Sister-Barbara Lowe, step Children-Ned Endsley, Brian Endsley, Janelle(Eric) Basler, Eric(LeAnn) Endsley, Scott Endsley and Deidre(DeeDee) Perry. Nieces and Nephews-Don(Diane) Woody, Randy Woody, Barbara Jo(Tony) Taylor, Betty Ann Morris and several step grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Avenir Memory Care at Knoxville and Smoky Mountain Hospice for the excellent care she received. Betty was a member of Monte Vista Baptist Church for over 50 years. Family will receive friends at McCammon Ammons-Click Funeral Home in Maryville, TN, Saturday, March 23 from 5 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 P.M. with Rev Jerry Mantooth officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, March 24 for the interment service at Sherwood Memorial Garden with the Rev. Bob Dalton officiating. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Monte Vista Baptist Church Building Fund, 1735 Old Niles Ferry Road, Maryville, TN 37803.

Betty Jo Woody Russell Endsley passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019. Betty was born on Aug 6, 1933 in Del Rio, TN to Ernest and Bertie Murr Woody. She graduated from Cocke County High School in 1950, receive a B.S Degree from Maryville College in 1954, an M.S Degree in Elementary Education in 1972 plus 45 hours in post graduate studies from UT Knoxville. She taught first grade at Springbrook Elementary school (Alcoa Elementary) for 30 years. A Major interest was travel. She and her family traveled with Lacy’s family out West, on cruises and to Mexico and Hawaii. She and Jewel traveled the lower 48 states as well as Alaska, Canada and Nova Scotia in their motorhome. They made several trips to Florida and the outer banks, NC They enjoyed cruising in the Caribbean Islands and Panama Canal. Preceded in death by Parents-Ernest and Bertie Woody, former husband Roy N Russell, Son-Robert (Bobby) N Russell, brother and sister-in Law-Lacy and Esta Woody, brother-in-law, Curtis Lowe, and Step-Son-Greg Endsley. Survivors: Husband-Jewel L. Endsley, Daughter-Beth Russell Lee, Sister-Barbara Lowe, step Children-Ned Endsley, Brian Endsley, Janelle(Eric) Basler, Eric(LeAnn) Endsley, Scott Endsley and Deidre(DeeDee) Perry. Nieces and Nephews-Don(Diane) Woody, Randy Woody, Barbara Jo(Tony) Taylor, Betty Ann Morris and several step grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Avenir Memory Care at Knoxville and Smoky Mountain Hospice for the excellent care she received. Betty was a member of Monte Vista Baptist Church for over 50 years. Family will receive friends at McCammon Ammons-Click Funeral Home in Maryville, TN, Saturday, March 23 from 5 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 P.M. with Rev Jerry Mantooth officiating. Family and friends will assemble at 1:00 P.M., Sunday, March 24 for the interment service at Sherwood Memorial Garden with the Rev. Bob Dalton officiating. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Monte Vista Baptist Church Building Fund, 1735 Old Niles Ferry Road, Maryville, TN 37803.

Ella Louise Swift Enfield, age 83 years of Street, MD, entered the Kingdom of our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Born in Madonna, MD on May 28, 1931, she was a loving daughter of the late Charles L. and Nora (Poe) Swift. Married at Bethel Presbyterian Church in Madonna, she was the wife of Richard Heaps Enfield, Sr. for 59 years. She is also survived by: Two children-both of Whiteford, MD. A son, Richard Heaps Enfield, Jr. and his wife, Joy Enfield A daughter, Cynthia Enfield Poteet and her husband, Scott Poteet. Her grandchildren- Alex Poteet of Virginia Beach, VA Amy Poteet of Whiteford, MD Jodi Enfield of Whiteford, MD Her siblings- Pauline Swift Brannan of Bel Air, MD Charles L. (Mike) Swift, Jr. and his wife, Edie of Port Charlotte, FL Reba Swift Lytle of Elkton, MD Wm. Thomas Swift and his wife, MaryLee of Jarrettsville, MD Ella grew up in Jarrettsville and graduated from the former Jarrettsville High School in 1948. She received a B.S. degree in Elementary Education from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1952. She taught kindergarten and first grade in both Baltimore and Harford Counties for 15 years. She was a member of the D.A.R. since 1972 as well as a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Tau Chapter. Ella was a longtime member of Highland Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School, was ordained as Ruling Elder in 1974 and in 1969 as a Deacon. She and her husband founded Enfield Equipment in Whiteford, MD where she worked alongside her husband in the business community. She believed in “service to others” and promoting overall health which later led her to the opening and promoting of the former Whiteford Family Health Center, a Curves franchise and a Christian Childcare Center supported by the Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church of Whiteford. Ella was involved in dairy and crop farming for 40 years, promoting all aspects of agriculture. She was a 25 year member of the Highland Community Association and was instrumental in the formation of the Highland Commons Building. Visitation was held on October 10, 2014. at Highland Presbyterian Church where the funeral service and interment followed in the adjoining church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, her family would appreciate memorial contributions to the Highland Memorial Fund, C/O Highland Presbyterian Church, 701 Highland Road, Street, MD 21154.

Dr. Marshall C. England, Jr., passed away on September 21, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diana, who was his college sweetheart and best friend for 54 years; his infant son, “Tiger”; his brother, Bill England; and his parents, Marshall Sr. and Lura. Marshall graduated from Maryville College in 1954, the Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry in 1958 and the Medical College of Virginia Graduate Studies in 1967. He was certified by The American Board of Endodontics in 1981. Marshall was Program Director at Medical College of Virginia School of Dentistry. He was an avid fly fisherman and he loved his trips to Canada. He also had a love for antique cars, of which he had several over the years. Upon retirement, Marshall returned to his hometown of Maryville, Tennessee. Marshall was uncle, cousin and friend to many wonderful people who will miss him dearly.

Lila L. Engle, age 76, of Fowlerville, retired high school (Washington Courthouse, Ohio) teacher, died Monday, February 20, 2012. Services 1:30 p.m. Friday at Niblack Funeral Home, Dillingham Liverance Chapel, Fowlerville.

Katherine “Kitty” Stidham Enloe, age 86 of Sevierville, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013. Kitty attended Maryville College where she met her future husband Winton Enloe. Together they served as missionaries in Japan from 1961-1989. After returning from Japan, she was very involved in her husband’s ministry at Clover Hill Presbyterian Church in Maryville and at New Prospect Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. Kitty was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Sevierville. She was preceded in death by her husband Winton Enloe ’49 and sister Barbara Schwobel ’53. Survivors include her sons, Walter Enloe and wife Kitty, John Enloe and wife Sandy; daughters, Molly Hicks and husband Mike, Mary Morgan Penland; brother, Bruce Stidham and wife Paula; grandchildren, Isaac Enloe, Serene Enloe, Jennifer Enloe, Caleb Enloe, Noah Penland, Jackie Segundo; step grandchildren, Josh Teaster, Carrisa Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Bonnie, Kiera, John, Layla, and Morgan.

Age 82 passed away on March 2, 2014. Dr Erickson practiced medicine with Summit Medical Group at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and served on the ethics committee at the hospital. He was elected president of the Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians in 1992. He was an avid runner, competing in over 30 consecutive Knoxville Expo road races. He was preceded in death by daughters, Beth Erickson and Emily Erickson-Luttrell. Dr. Erickson is survived by his wife, Libby Erickson; and son, Richard S. Erickson; granddaughter, Elizabeth Claire Luttrell.

Elizabeth Ann Erickson, September 30, 1933-April 4, 2016, age 82, passed away after a long battle with illness. She was preceded in death by husband, Richard Erickson, M.D.; daughters, Beth Erickson and Emily Erickson-Luttrell. Libby is survived by son, Richard S. Erickson; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Claire Luttrell. There was a graveside memorial at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery on Friday, April 15th at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Alzheimer’s Tennessee, Inc. at www.alztennessee.org. Friends may leave their condolences at www.highlandmemorialknoxville.com.

age 91 of Stroudsburg, PA, died Saturday, February 21, 2015 after a short stay in Hospice care. Born January 10, 1924 in Spruce Hill, Juniata County, he was the second son of the late Melvin J. Ernest and Maude (Kurtz) Ernest. Nelson was the loving husband of Martha (Scanlon) Ernest. Nelson was born on the family farm and attended a one room schoolhouse, then Port Royal high school. He served with the Merchant Marines during WWII in the South Pacific. After the war, he graduated from Maryville College, (TN) and the University of Michigan earning a Master’s degree in music education. He became the head of the music department for the North Plainfield, NJ, public school system where he taught instrumental music and led the marching band for 42 years. In addition, Nelson enjoyed playing French horn with the Westfield NJ community band, East Stroudsburg University orchestra and the Stroudsburg Centennial band. He was a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Plainfield, NJ, where he was a church elder and sang in the choir. In addition Nelson arranged music and played French horn in a church quartet. Recently, he attended the Stroudsburg Methodist Church. Upon retirement, Nelson became a docent at Carnegie Hall in New York. He and Martha traveled extensively both in the United States and abroad, and spent summers at their cottage in Pocono Pines that he built with his son. His true joy in life was spending time with his family. In addition to his wife Martha, Nelson is survived by his daughter, Miriam Bandfield of Marion, IA, daughter, Cynthia Ernest of Pawtucket, RI, and his son, Timothy Ernest of Stroudsburg, PA; daughter-in-law, Wendy Ernest and son-in-law, Peter Bandfield; his grandchildren Laura, Jesse, and Anna Bandfied; Jessica Matthews, Jennifer Wenner & husband Jason; and great-granddaughter Macey Wenner.

Martha Scanlon Ernest, 92, passed away on Saturday November 18, 2017 at Grace Park, Stroudsburg PA, her home since 2009. She was born on November 12, 1925 in Oakland CA but grew up in Oreland PA. She received a BA in Religious Education from Maryville College, Maryville TN, and taught public school for several years. In 1948, Martha married her college sweetheart, Nelson Ernest of Port Royal PA, who passed away in 2015. They started their life together in Michigan before moving to New Jersey where they lived until 2003. The Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania was their beloved second home. Martha was a homemaker and raised a family while proving her keen administrative skills in volunteer work with the United Presbyterian Church, Church Women United and the Girl Scouts among others. She was an enthusiastic writer of newsletters, poetry and journals. Her other passions were music and travel. Intellectually curious, good-hearted and grateful to the end, Martha will be sorely missed. She loved the large circle of family that enriched her life. Martha is survived by her two daughters, Miriam Bandfield and husband Peter of Marion IA, Cynthia Ernest and her partner Elizabeth Grossi of Pawtucket RI, and son Timothy Ernest and wife Wendy of Stroudsburg PA; grandchildren Jessica Matthews of Leeds UK, Jennifer Wenner and husband Jason of Benton PA, Laura Bandfield of Cedar Rapids IA, Jesse Bandfield and wife Emily of Detroit MI, and Anna Bandfield of Cedar Falls IA; great-granddaughter Macey Wenner and well-loved nieces and nephews and their families.

Former music faculty member, Carolyn Knowles Eubank, passed away on May 7, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. She taught piano for just one year at Maryville but made a life-long impact on her students. She made life-long friends with other faculty members including Charles B. Lane who directed a sensational production “Oklahoma!” in spring of 1959. Carolyn was a graduate of Oberlin as well as Indiana University. She was a well-loved piano teacher of many.

Margaret Eleanor Evaul, age 98 of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville, NC. She was born on March 2, 1919 in Christian County, Kentucky, a daughter of William Buck Cloud and Mary Medearis Cloud. Margaret was a member of Frank Presbyterian Church, PCA. She enjoyed working as a volunteer at the hospital and Ram’s Rack. She and her husband worked as missionaries in Latin America for 14 years and helped establish the Fellowship Presbyterian Church in Crossnore, NC. Margaret served as a substitute teacher in Avery county schools and worked as a bookkeeper for BJ’s in Banner Elk for many years. She will be greatly missed by her family and the community. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband, Philip Oscar Evaul; Son, William Kerr Evaul; Grandchild, Zachary Lange. Margaret leaves behind to cherish her memory her: Daughters, Phyllis (Stanley) Mills of Crossnore, NC, Rebecca (John) Crenshaw of Linville Falls, NC, Sons. Thomas (Teddie Lou) Evaul of Newland, NC, Philip (Melinda) Evaul of Soddy Daisy, TN, Robert (Carol) Evaul of Mulberry Grove, IL, Daughter-in-law, Judy Evaul of Palm Coast, FL. 15 Grandchildren, 35.5 Great-Grandchildren A memorial service will be held in March.

Sally was born on October 28, 1931 and passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2011. Sally was a resident of Fullerton, California.

Billie Marie Fairhurst, age 88, was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, in Houston, Texas.

She attended Maryville College and received a Bachelor’s degree in Home Economics. After college, Billie Marie worked in several labs for corporations such as Reynolds Wrap and Cosco. Later she would go back to school to earn her legal secretary certificate and to take several paralegal courses. She spent several decades working for law firms in Wichita, KS and Chattanooga before her retirement.

Billie Marie loved to read and was an avid learner throughout her life. She was known for her lovely compositions, precise grammar, and beautiful handwriting. Later in life, Billie Marie served others by sending well wishes and condolences within her living communities. A good cup of coffee and good food was a daily favorite. She is remembered for her politeness and kindness to others.

She is survived by her children, Amy Rapp (Loren) and Timothy Fairhurst; grandchildren, Jordan Rapp (Brian Swanson) and Collin Rapp (Isabella), and her great grandchild, Beau Swanson.

A celebration of life service for Roberta D. Fairman of Gloucester, will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at 6181 George Washington Memorial Highway, Gloucester. She died Tuesday, June 10, 2014. She was born on March 11, 1942 at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Col. David W. and Lilly E. Dick, and her husband, Thomas Fairman. Survivors include her brother, Roger E. Dick; daughters, Barbra and HelenAnne, and three grandchildren.

Thomas Albert Fairman passed away in Gloucester, VA on November 6, 2010, at the age of 71.