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96, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2014. He was ordained to Presbyterian ministry April, 1944, after graduating from Maryville College, Tenn. and Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, N.J. He also did graduate work at Duke and received an honorary degree from the University of Ghana in Accra, Africa. He and his wife Ruth, who passed away in 2006, served seven congregations across the country. Three of these were in California: Anaheim, Rancho Santa Fe, and Menlo Park. In 1963 he was appointed by the Church’s General Assembly to establish a department of Ecumenical Action for its overseas branch. He developed the VIM (Volunteer in Mission) Program and also held the chair for Africa. He was one of the committee which planned the Peace Corps and then chaired the committee on African Affairs to guide its work there. Rit and his wife Ruth moved to Santa Rosa in 2005 to be near his son Ron and wife Diana from Occidental, grandchildren Chad and wife Janice of Santa Rose, Erica Anderson of Santa Rosa, and great-grandchildren Trevor and Dylan Anderson and Cole and Jake Parman. Their elder daughter, Bonnie Salhany of Los Angeles, younger daughter Cheryl and husband Michael Szuch and grandchildren Evan and Jenna of Oceanside, CA make up the family.

finished 13th in the world at the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games in July. In August he came back to campus to speak to this year’s Fighting Scots football team about his journey from being a student athlete to being a world-class competitor.

will compete in 2016 CrossFit Games in July 2016. See more here:

2016 was his second year qualifying and competing at the worldwide CrossFit Games. In 2015 he received 13th place, and in July 2016 came in at 11th place! He said while he was hoping to do better this year, he is still happy to improve upon last year. He looks forward to this years training, and is hungry to get back out there and represent East Tennessee and Maryville College.

On June 16, 2016 Katherine Anderson ’11 was presented with the Council of Organizations Serving Deaf Alabamians (COSDA) Interpreter Award. This award recognizes an interpreter who has demonstrated a commitment to the field of interpreting, the development of the interpreting profession and professionals, and demonstrates respect for and encouragement of current practitioners and consumers. Fellow MC alumna, Nancy Leisering Hayes ’81 also won the award at this time.

was awarded the Marie Griffin Interpreter of the Year Award at the 2016 SERID Conference, held in Atlanta, GA.

During the international Reebok CrossFit Games Aug. 3-6 in Madison, Wis., Alex finished in ninth place after coming in 11th in 2016 and 13th in 2015. As a professional CrossFit athlete, he trains by doing multiple workout sessions a day in this discipline that involves everything from training with weights, to physical endurance, to gymnastics-like exercises. Read more here: http://trueviralnews.com/meet-tennessees-fittest-man/

Meriam Reva McGaha Anderson, age 94 of Fountain City passed away on October 7, 2017. Meriam was born December 13, 1922 in Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee. Parents were Lauvinia Fisher and Dr. William Edgar McGaha. Meriam graduated from Maryville College in 1944. After graduation, she was employed by Bureau of Mines, Norris, TN and later Union Carbide at K25, Oak Ridge as a chemist before beginning her family. She was a member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church and a past board member of historic Ramsey House (APTA). Meriam enjoyed gardening, playing bridge, water color painting, and spending time in the Great Smoky Mountains. Preceded in death by parents, husband of 53 years, Harold L. Anderson; brothers Cecil and Dudley McGaha and sisters Lena Brake and Devida King. Survivors include daughter Susan Anderson Pannell; son, James Anderson (Debbie); grandchildren: Anne Pannell Rodman (John), Nathan Anderson (Carrie), William Pannell (Zora Beth); great grandchildren: Whit, Charlie and Reynolds Anderson and Katie and Jack Rodman, and many nieces and nephews. The family received friends on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 in the chapel of Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home, with the Funeral Service at after with Pastor Gradye Parson, officiating. Burial at Lynnhurst Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity in Meriams’s memory.

Michael Lee Anderson (Mike), age 54, passed away Sunday March 18, 2018. He graduated from Alcoa High School in 1981 and received a BA in Accounting from Maryville College in 1986. Michael was a member of the Alcoa Kiwanis and was an Ambassador for the Blount Chamber Partnership. He worked for 29 years at First Tennessee Bank, leaving as a senior vice president. He was most recently employed at Russell & Abbott Heating and Air being awarded the “Highest Gross Sales for a New Salesman.” He is preceded by his grandparents Leonard and Mary Hightower, William and Blanche Anderson, his father David Anderson, and son Blake Anderson. He is survived by his wife Julie Anderson, son Derek Anderson, his mother Wanda Anderson, mother-in-law Katherine Parker, sisters-in-law, Diane Drake and Karen LaLonde as well as many other loving relatives. Michael was a loving husband, father, and son who truly lived life to its fullest through his many passions such as art, music, books, and especially his devotion to his family. His generosity and love for those around him was beyond measure, and he was always considered a foundation of strength for his family. A graveside service was held March 23, 2018, at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be given to the Alcoa Kiwanis or Blount County Humane Society. Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.

Rev. William Robert Anderson was born on August 5, 1927 and passed away on February 25, 2017. Reverend William Robert Anderson of Lakeport, Retired Presbyterian Minister, passed away peacefully from natural causes after a fall. He leaves behind his companion of 19 years, June Benkelman; three children, Bruce Anderson, Robert Anderson and Celest Boer; friends, Robert and Nancy Benkelman, Ronald and Ruth Benkelman and families. Bill was a graduate of Vanderbilt University, M.A. Divinity, and served our country in the U.S. Marine Corps, having the privilege of being an “attache” to and walking with President Truman on the White House Grounds. He was a Christian who studied extensively the Hawaiian “Huna”, namely the “mana”, the energy and power used by kahunas and Hawaiian Chiefs to perform “healings”. Bill was an advocate of Human Rights and donated significant amounts of money to the education of Black Americans. Bill believed in Jesus, was an ethical man, impeccable with his word and loved by all. His final words: “Blessings upon you” are meaningful to everyone. There will be no services per his wishes. Donations in Bill’s memory can be made to United Christian Parish or Lakeport Senior Center. Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary 707-263-0357, or 994-5611, or online visit chapelofthelakes.com. Please share your memories by signing the guestbook at www.legacy.com.

Anderson, Chesley Speer passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on August 7, 2018, in Saskatoon, Sask. Ches was born August 8, 1928, in Danville, Virginia, to Walter and Ray Anderson, the middle of three boys. He graduated from Maryville College and University of Tennessee and began his teaching career. He was an extraordinary athlete, and participated in gymnastics, wrestling, tennis, golf and many other sports. He loved the outdoors and spent time hunting, fishing, camping and enjoying nature. Painting was a hobby and a passion and he was widely known around Saskatchewan for his watercolours. In 1958, he moved his family to Saskatoon in order to work for the College of Physical Education at the University of Saskatchewan. He retired from the university in 1990 and spent his retirement playing golf, painting and spending time with friends. He loved a challenge and enjoyed trying to figure out how to beat the house at roulette. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Barbara, his children Chesley Jr., Alice (Alan) Neufeld and April (Pat) Loran; his brother John (Judy) Anderson of Wyoming; grandchildren R. Chesley (Tanya) Johnson, Stephanie and Bailey (Cole) Neufeld, Jessica (Aden) Anderson, Noelle and Anthony (Tricia) Loran, Theresa Schmidt and Michelle (Ryan) Ellson. He also has 5 great grandchildren and 4 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Walter. The family thanks the staff at Central Haven Care Home for the kindness and love they showed dad.

Rev. Kenneth Victor Anderson, 93, of Saginaw, MI, died prematurely on Thursday, March 29th after a short illness while warmly attended by family and friends. According to Ken's wishes, a cremation has taken place. Ken was born on May 24, 1924 in Bigger, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Celia and Chris Anderson. The family moved to Munger, MI in 1924 and moved to Saginaw about 1931 He graduated from Arthur Hill High School in 1942. Married Mary (Mone) Van Sickle December 1943. She predeceased him in Feb. 1970. Ken served in the army in the European Theatre from 1943 to 1946. Following his discharge he studied to become a Presbyterian clergyman and pastored in the tent ministry style (i.e. worked to supplement income while serving churches in Plainwell, Saginaw, Houghton Lake, Munger, and Port Huron). During these years he enjoyed serving as chaplain at the Lutz Veteran's Hospital for seven years and part time for five years. He was the Executive Secretary of the city's Human Relations Commission, the first Director of the Saginaw County Anti-Poverty Commission, and spent 19 years at Saginaw Steering Gear. Ken was most pleased to have received the Human Relation Award from the Saginaw Chapter of the Frontiers of America in 1962. He devoted much time as a volunteer to a number of civic and religious organizations. He was fortunate to have received a M.A. Degree from CMU in 1984. Ken and Ruth (Woodland Wright) were married in November of 1984. Ken had a sportsman's heart, enjoying especially baseball/softball (He never tired of sharing the story of breaking both arms and finishing the 'must win' game! It was a church league game while Ken was the pastor at the Wadsworth Presbyterian Church). Ken was awarded a second degree black belt at age 80 from the laudable Auman Academy of Tae Kwon Do in Bay City. Ken is predeceased by his parents, his first wife and mother of his children, Mary Ione VanSickle Anderson, and six siblings: sisters Alice McCurdy, Dorothy Wohlfiel, and brothers Alfred, Donald, Keith, and Burton; a grandson, Willard R. Jones Jr.; also two members of his extended family, brothers-in-law Frances Ray, Mike Priola, Gerry McCurdy and niece Kathleen Neiman. He is survived by his wife Ruth (Woodland Wright) Anderson; his six children: Karen Vicki Jones of Saginaw; Nancy Lynn of Grand Rapids; Kenneth Lee (Anne) of Bay City; Cheryl Sue Anderson of Swartz Creek; Cindy Jo Anderson and Jean Rachelle of Flint. His step children; Timothy (Karen Gottschalk) Wright of Ann Arbor; Dr. Bradley E. Wright of Georgia; and Jason P. (Dr. Rebecca) Wright of Cleveland, Ohio. His sister Betty Ray who lives in Saginaw. Ken was blessed with a number of Grandchildren: Dr. LaDonna Jones of Gig Harbor, Washington; Tracy Anderson of Grand Rapids; Howard and Raquel (De'Asia) of Grand Rapids; Vickie Purnell of Atlanta, Georgia; Rianne of Bay City; Raymond (Melanie) Anderson of Ohio; Matthew of Auburn, Mi; Clint (Raenelle) Howay of Bay City, Mi; Rebecca (Michael) Mead of Grand Haven; Kathleen (Larry)Thompson of Swartz Creek; Cory (Dena) Anderson of Grand Rapids; Richard (Angie) Riggie of San Antonio, Texas; Christopher Riggie of Grand Rapids. Isaac, Grace, Sylvia Wright of Georgia, Ethan, Toby Wright of Ann Arbor, and Elliott and Phillip Wright of Cleveland, OH. There are 19 great-grand-children and four great-great-grand-children. A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Second Presbyterian Church, 2665 Midland Road. Rev. James Neumann will officiate. Friends may call at The Snow Funeral Home, 3775 N. Center Rd., (between Shattuck and McCarty), where the family will be present on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Second Presbyterian Church Memorial program and Missionary programs to include those working with the anti-human slavery program.

Judith Virginia Anderson was born on April 20, 1944 and passed away on April 15, 2019.

Nancy Anne Metcalf Age 93, died peacefully at Bethany Village in Centerville after two years of declining health. She was predeceased in 1999 by her beloved husband of 53 years, Jarold G. Anderson. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan, Nancy attended Maryville College and Wright State University. She and Jerry moved to Kettering in 1960. After his death, Nancy moved to Bethany Village, where she became a Stephen minister and resident representative. Nancy’s life centered on faith, family, and friends. A member of Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church in Kettering for nearly 60 years, she was an elder, trustee, Sunday School teacher, leader of Presbyterian Women, and all-around volunteer. Nancy was also active in P.T.A, scouting programs, American Field Service, and T.O.P.S. She worked at the Middletown Presbyterian Church, Children’s House Nursery School in Centerville, and several businesses in Kettering and Centerville. Nancy loved being a mother and grandmother. She is survived by her children, Stephen Anderson of Knoxville, Fred Anderson (Marsha Bare Anderson) formerly of Atlanta, the Reverend Dr. Barbara Anderson (the Reverend Dr. Mark Smutny) of Seattle, and Debra Anderson Gold (Thomas Gold) of Springboro; AFS student, Rose Noel Andrew of South Africa; grandchildren, Nathaniel Anderson, Benjamin Anderson, Christopher Smutny (Brett Smutny Adler), Kenneth Smutny (Reagan Smutny), Matthew Gold, and Jennifer Gold Mynchenberg (Parker Mynchenberg); great-grandchildren, Kylie Smutny, Avery Smutny, Kaelyn Smutny, and Cora Smutny. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staffs of both Bethany Lutheran Village and , who not only provided care for Nancy, but a community of love and support. The services will be held at Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church at 4417 Bigger Road, Kettering Ohio 45440 at 11:00 AM on Friday November 15, 2019. A light lunch will be served by the Women’s Association following the service. The family asks that donations in Nancy’s memory be made to Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church or . Published in Dayton Daily News on Nov. 3, 2019

Katherine Lynn Anderson, 32, passed away in Birmingham, Alabama on August 23, 2021 with her devoted parents by her side. Katherine’s life calling was using sign language to tell the stories of those who otherwise could not be heard. Born January 24, 1989 in Irmo, South Carolina, she always felt the state of Alabama was her home as it was the gathering place for family events and celebrations. Katherine graduated from JP Taravella High School in Coral Springs, Florida in 2007 and graduated Cum Laude in 2011 from Maryville College with a Bachelor of Arts including a double major in Sign Language Interpreting and American Sign Language/Deaf Studies. In 2013 she graduated from the prestigious Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. with a Master of Social Work degree specializing in working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing populations. Since her graduation from Gallaudet in 2013, she worked for the Alabama Department of Mental Health Office of Deaf Services and at the time of her passing was the Region V Interpreter Coordinator for the State of Alabama. In her eight year career as an interpreter, she was able to participate in some of life’s most precious moments such as interpreting for a non-hearing couple through the birth of their child, communicating through sign language with the mother, and then relaying it to the doctors and hospital staff. Katherine was due for a shift change midway through the labor and selflessly stayed with the couple until their child was safely delivered. Recently, she purchased a new home near Birmingham and enjoyed making it her own. She had a dedicated craft room where she did everything from machine monogramming to making custom soaps for a friend’s baby shower. Another of her favorite things to do was hosting a weekly girl’s night with her beloved puppy, Tate, always underfoot welcoming and charming guests. She also enjoyed trips with her friends that included skydiving and zip line courses. Katherine was incredibly close to her parents, Beth and Glenn Anderson, and treasured their family time together. Katherine was a true gift to those around her, and her legacy is one of immense skill, kindness, compassion, and dedication. Katherine achieved what we all hope to in her 32 years of life; leaving this world a better place than when she entered it. Katherine was preceded in her death by her grandparents, Gil and Anne Crane and Owen and Bessie Anderson, all from Decatur, Alabama. She is survived by her parents, Beth and Glenn Anderson, of Opelika, Alabama and countless extended family members. The family wishes to express a special thank you to the staff at Grandview Hospital in Birmingham for the thoughtful care they provided for Katherine and continue to provide for the community. A memorial service will be held Friday, August 27 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 801 Jackson St. SE, Decatur, Alabama with visitation from 10:00 AM- 10:45 AM and the ceremony immediately following. Hartselle Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Westminster Presbyterian churchhttps://www.wpc-decatur.org/giving/ or The American Lung Association https://www.lung.org/

Jessie Lou Brunson Anderson, of Tampa, Florida was born on January 21, 1926, in Jamestown, N.Y. Jess/Mom/Grandmom/Great-Grannie peacefully passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Jess enjoyed being with and serving people—especially family. Some of her favorite early memories include playing in the creek behind a family home outside Elmira, N.Y. She enjoyed music and played cello in college and formed an ensemble to play at special events. Many favorite memories were made in Centralia, N.Y. where extended family had a farm. During summer visits, Jess learned to drive the hay wagon and care for the dairy cattle. She thought to be a farmer’s wife.

Jess attended Maryville College in Tennessee where she played in the orchestra, sang in the choir, was a member of the “BG’s”—a secret club, and was Homecoming Queen in 1946. Jess was also in the Student Counsel, President of the Women’s Student Government Association, and selected for Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. She worked her way through college by waiting on tables in the dining hall and as an assistant to her chemistry professor. She graduated with a major in Psychology and a minor in Biology.

After graduation Jess worked as a welfare worker in Elmira. She didn’t have a car, so she took the bus or walked to visit her many elderly housebound clients. After marriage to Lloyd, they moved to Tampa where she was an at-home mom and raised five children and loved on, and was loved by, 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

In the 1960’s, Jess re-entered the workforce as a substitute teacher at Gorrie Elementary and Robinson High Schools. Then, as a secretary at Blake High School before segregation and during a teachers’ strike, she was able to get church friends to fill in for the teachers so that school could go on. She went on to work as secretary at Madison Junior High, then office coordinator for the 1979 Billy Graham Crusade. Jess had the privilege of driving Crusade speaker Joni Erikson Tada around for two days and had wonderful memories of her time on staff with the Crusade. After that, Jess worked as the West Coast Coordinator for the Bill Gothard organization, office manager for Prison Crusade, and clerk at “The Sign of the Fish” bookstore.

In April 1966, Jess committed her life to the Lordship of Jesus Christ and faithfully served Him. Throughout her adult life, Jess was a member of Hyde Park Presbyterian Church, South Tampa Fellowship, and St. Petersburg Presbyterian Church. Jess volunteered in many local organizations such as Alpha House, Meals on Wheels, and the Flowering Tree Garden Club. She led a Bible Study at Regency Cove, attended Bible Study Fellowship, was an officer in the Christian Women’s Club, and taught an “Overview of the Old Testament” class at Steppin’ Stones Farm. She took a mission trip to Brazil and a teaching tour of the Holy Land and Egypt.

Jess was very thankful she was brought up in a Christian home and never doubted her parent’s love for her. They had been poor during the Great Depression and lived through it. She was able to go to college by working her way through and with much sacrifice from her parents. She learned how to take care of herself and to prosper. She was given a firm foundation on which to build—Jesus Christ. In her memoir, she writes to her family: “…God has provided for me in so many ways. He has watched over me, provided for me and comforted me when I needed it. Remember you always have someone you can turn to, lean on, and find comfort in: Jesus Christ, your Lord and Savior.” Jess leaves a legacy of faithfulness, love and service to all who knew her.

Jess is survived by sons: Stephen Anderson (Deborah), John Anderson (Karen), Mark Anderson (Cindy Kunish); daughters: Marsha Smith (Hugh), Patricia Curtiss (Stephen); grandchildren: Jason Anderson (Carla), Ashley Young, Zachary Anderson, William Anderson (Bekah), Juliana Temple (Austin), Joel Anderson (Kimberly), Jacqueline Smith, Christopher Smith (Marcia), Grant Curtiss (Heather), Jeffrey Curtiss (Mainity Batista Linhares), Michael Curtiss, Carl Curtiss (Katie); great-granddaughters: Naomi Rue Anderson, Mackenzie & Madison Young, Josie Temple, Anna Lee Anderson, Leoa & Naia Curtiss; and great-grandsons: Eli & Ethan Anderson, Levi & Jacob Anderson, Gideon & Asa Temple, Peter Anderson, Nathaniel, Henry & Benajmin Smith, and Caleb & Jackson Curtiss.

Following a nationwide search, Pierce County (WA) has selected Judith C. Archer to be director of Human Resources. Archer joins the County from Kinder Morgan, Inc., where she served nearly eight years as the director of Human Resources for the Texas-based energy infrastructure company and its 11,000 employees. “Judy has a remarkably broad background in Human Resources,” said Bruce Dammeier, County Executive. “Whether at a small privately held company, a large multi-national public corporation, or a startup, Judy has brought strong leadership, skilled change management and respected labor relations negotiations to every organization she has served. Her strong track record of developing and implementing effective human resources strategies will serve the employees and, ultimately the residents, of Pierce County.” The new county role marks a return to the Pacific Northwest for Archer. Earlier in her career she held positions at Tacoma Goodwill, Pioneer Industries and Toray Composites. Archer earned a B.A. in Business Administration from Maryville College, a Masters’ of Science in Adult Education from the University of Tennessee, and a J.D. from Chicago-Kent College of Law. https://tacomaweekly.com/daily-mash-up/archer-named-new-pierce-county-human-resources-director/

James Rhyne Arnhart, age 96 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away at Alive Hospice on September 1, 2020. He was born in Asheville, North Carolina on January 26, 1924 but raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr. Arnhart was preceded in death by his wife Bobbye Arnhart and his parents, James William and Eula Rhyne Arnhart; brothers, Arwyn and Jerry Arnhart and a sister, Maxie Gunderson. Survivors include a brother, Tom Arnhart (Sue); children, Brooks Harrison (Charlie), James Arnhart, Jr. (Carol), and Leslee Barfield (Jean Paul); grandchildren, Rhyne Piggott (Whitney), Lucie Burchfield (John), Will Carrington, Wesley and Julia Arnhart; great-grandchildren, Harrison Murphy, Mary Evans Burchfield, Opal Piggott, Parker Burchfield, Kaylee Harrison, Caroline Harrison, Mycaela Harrison and Emily Elizabeth Arnhart. Mr. Arnhart was a United States Coast Guard veteran and served during World War II and spent four years in the Pacific as a Pharmacist’s Mate on the USS Brewster. After the war he returned to attend college at the University of Tennessee and was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity. He graduated from Maryville College with a degree in Business Administration. He later received his Master’s Degree in Hospital Administration from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Mr. Arnhart moved to Murfreesboro in 1953 to become CEO of Rutherford Hospital, Inc. later Middle Tennessee Medical Center. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1970 and was ordained an Episcopal priest after attending Seminary at the School of Theology in Sewanee, Tennessee. James later retired from Middle Tennessee Medical Center in 1986 and became Executive Director of the Christy Houston Foundation until his retirement in 1999. A public graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 11, 2020 at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Michael O’Bannon officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Charity Circle of Murfreesboro, Alive Hospice, St. Thomas Rutherford Foundation or the James Arnhart Nursing Scholarship at MTSU. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Woodfin Funeral Chapels and an online guestbook is available for the Arnhart family at www.woodfinchapel.com.

After 36 years in the Johnson County School system, Steve has decided to retire from teaching and coaching to spend more time on the golf course and the front porch, but will still work part time at Hux Funeral Home.

Joel Jordan Arrendale, M.D., age 95 ½, died May 3, 2012. He was born in Rabun County, Georgia on October 30, 1916 to the late John V. Sr. and Tallulah Edwards Arrendale. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Catherine Thompson Arrendale, his brother John V. Arrendale, Jr.; sisters, Clyde A. Pleasants English and Ruth A. Ezzard, nephews, Jim Pleasants, Henry Ezzard, and Bill Ezzard. He is survived by his son, Bruce Arrendale; his daughter, Suzanne A. Strickland, and her husband Ricky; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Gwen Arrendale; and numerous nieces and nephews including Janie P. Taylor, Jeanne N. Pleasants, Peggy P. Thrasher, Joanne E. Barksdale, John Ezzard, M.D., Lucy E. Bartlett, Betty Ezzard, and Elizabeth E. Powell. He was a graduate of the Young Harris Academy, Maryville College, TN; and the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Arrendale served in World War II as a Captain in the Army Medical Corps. He was assigned as a surgeon on a hospital ship. For over 40 years he practiced medicine in Hayesville, NC; Cornelia, GA; the Alto and Reidsville state prisons, and in Douglasville, GA. He was a member of the Douglasville First United Methodist Church, a Mason, a member of Scottish Rite 32nd degree, a Shriner, and a member of the University of Georgia Gridiron Honorary Society. He excelled in his hobby of creating fine furniture, wooden trays, bowls and boxes, and whimsical items. His body was donated for medical studies.

passed away on August 23,2014. Maryville College meant so much to them, if it hadn’t been for a History Professor who had his students sit in alphabetical order, they might never have meet See Magic folder for full Obituary

passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Friends Homes of Guilford in Greensboro, NC, where she was a long time resident. She was 99 years old. Helen, born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, was the daughter of Verna Brattain and H.R. Bewley. She attended and earned a BA in English from Maryville College in Maryville, TN in 1940, and worked for the Farm Security Administration after graduating. In 1958 she earned a Master of Science in Child Development and Family Relations from Woman’s College (UNC Greensboro) and was active in the beginning of the Family Life Council. Helen served as President of the Greensboro YWCA, and the UNCG Faculty Women and Church Women United. She also held positions as Assistant Director of UNCG’s Institute for Child and Family Development; as a consultant for the Ford Foundation at Lady Irwin College, New Delhi, India; and as Executive Director of the Greensboro YWCA. In the early 1970’s Helen found her calling as an artist and learned to weave after watching a weaving demonstration in the mountains of Tennessee. First taught by artist, Maggie Smoot of Greensboro, Helen also studied at Penland School of Crafts, Penland, NC; Saterglantan Vavskola, Insjon, Sweden; and at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts, Deer Isle, Maine. She studied with and was a favorite artist of famed American artist and teacher, Jack Lenoir Larsen. She had numerous shows of her work around the country and has many works hanging in residences, businesses and public buildings around the country, including the main foyer of the Jackson Library at UNCG as well as at the UNCG’s Three College Observatory. Helen also loved and played the piano as a child and late in life returned to this love taking lessons from the late Dr. Henry Ingram at Greensboro College. In 1941 she married Warren Ashby, who taught first at UNC Chapel Hill and then from 1949 until his death in 1985 at UNC Greensboro where he established and taught in the Philosophy and Religious Studies Departments. He was also the first Director of the Residential College at UNCG, now named the Ashby Residential College. Together, they worked diligently and constantly for equal educational, civil and women’s rights. Survivors are children: Dr. W. Allen Ashby (Karen Krick), Plainfield, NJ; Paul Ashby (Maureen O’Keeffe), Greensboro, NC; Ann Ashby, Charleston, SC; Grandchildren: Deborah Ashby Thompson (Steve Thompson), Ashby Lee Pettigrew, Randal William Pettigrew of Greensboro, NC; Graham Warren Pettigrew of Falls Church, VA; Suhey Ashby Taveras (Ruben Taveras) of Miami, FL.; and four great grandchildren Donovan and Alexander Japp of Greensboro; Daniel and Mia Elena Taveras of Miami; nieces Barbara Bewley Stewart of Bellefontaine, OH and Carol Bewley Nagel (Richard Nagel) Lewis Center, OH. The family received friends and family at an informal memorial service at the home that Helen and Warren Ashby designed and built, 1710 Wright Avenue, Greensboro, NC 2 on Saturday, September 6. Memorials may be made to NC State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped, 1811 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC 27635; to Friends Homes Inc at Guilford, 935 New Garden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410; or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro at 2500 Summit Ave, Greensboro, NC 27405. The Ashby family wants to sincerely thank all the staff of Friends Homes at Guilford who have wonderfully cared for Helen since 1995 and for the staff of Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro who have helped her and family in the last days of her life.

Nancy Ferguson Atkins, 90, of Hixson, passed away on March 4, 2022.

Nancy was born on August 19, 1931, in Pittsburgh, Pa., and was blessed to be adopted by Sam and Margaret Ferguson of McKeesport, Pa. Nancy grew up in McKeesport/Glassport, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pa. Nancy graduated from Glassport High School in 1949 with honors. She attended Maryville College and graduated in 1953 with a Bachelors in English Education. Upon graduation, Nancy was hired by Capital Airlines and trained at what is now Reagan National Airport. Upon completion of her training, she was assigned to Chattanooga as a reservationist and ticket agent. Chattanooga is where she met her future husband, Billy T. Atkins, Sr.,

Nancy and Bill were married on Nov. 26, 1953, in McKeesport, Pa., and established their residence in Chattanooga.  Nancy was hired at Combustion Engineering as an industrial editor of the Chattanooga company newspaper the CE News. While working as an editor of the CE News she won a golden pen award which resulted in her articles being reprinted in the corporate headquarters magazine, Combustion Topics. Nancy resigned her position with Combustion in 1956 upon the birth of her first child, Beth. After her son, Terry was born she went back to work as a reference librarian in the TVA technical library and later served as the library supervisor after her daughter, Amy was born. Nancy was selected for the TVA management training program where she spent time replacing each section head in the Office Service Branch. While serving in her many roles she was a member of the National Management Association and served as a board member of the Chattanooga chapter. She edited the club’s newspaper which won top prize for publication.

Nancy and her family were always so proud of her career.  She served as a supervisor during a time when women were given few opportunities to advance their career and she did it while also successfully raising a family. Nancy took early retirement in 1988 and joined her husband, Bill, in traveling the United States while also spending the winters in Melbourne, Florida.

Nancy was predeceased by her parents, Margaret and Samuel Ferguson of Chattanooga, TN, her husband of 65 years, Billy T. Atkins, Sr., her brother and sister-in-law Keith and Margaret Ferguson of Rio Verde, Arizona, her sister and brother-in-law, Marjorie and Jim Goody of Aurora, Colorado and her brother-in-law Glenn A. Atkins of Conyers, GA.

She is survived by her children, Beth (Jimmy) Lawrence of Auburn, AL, Billy T. (Terry) Atkins, Jr. (Ida) of Antioch, IL, Amy (Mark) Whitt of Hixson, TN and her grandson Benjamin T. Atkins of Antioch, IL.  In addition, she is survived by her sister-in-law, Virginia Atkins of Chattanooga, TN, sister in law Ada Atkins of Conyers, GA, and her brother-in-law Bruce (Mary Ann) Atkins of South Pittsburgh, TN along with a host of nieces and nephews.

Nancy was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church and the Truth-Seekers Sunday School Class.

Nancy will be buried alongside her husband at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.

Beth, Terry, and Amy would like to express their deepest appreciation to the wonderful caregivers from Gooden’s Compassionate Care and Hospice of Chattanooga for their dedication in taking care of Mom.

born Nov. 20, 1916 in Mt. Holly, NJ, was the only child of H.G. Austin, Sr. and Ethyl Forker Austin. He attended elementary school in Lavallette, NJ where his family had moved when he was six years old. His high school education was at Point Pleasant, NJ. A graduate of Maryville College, Maryville, TN, he also attended the University of Alabama where he was in the aeronautical engineering program at the time of his induction into the Army Air Force in Feb., 1942. On August 1st he wed Susannah Lupton in Lincoln, NE. In May of 1943 he embarked for England on the Queen Mary, now a troop ship in WWII. After three years and three months he rejoined Susannah in Chicago where she was employed at George Williams College. Harold found employment with TWA. Later he became an employee of B.F. Goodrich and then with Lamson Brothers brokerage firm and Harris Trust and Savings Bank. In retirement he was employed part-time with the local Magnavox distributor. In every situation lifetime friendships were formed. In 1958 he moved his family from Chicago to La Grange, IL. He quickly became engaged in community activities. As a member of the La Grange YMCA’s Y’s Men’s organization he eventually served as their President and was instrumental in developing an active community extension program for youth with problems associated with drug abuse. This program now, independently, has widened to include peer counseling in the local schools. Additionally, as a member of First Presbyterian Church, La Grange, Harold served as an usher for many years. He was always a dedicated Jersey boy at heart, and a lover of the ocean where he swam and fished regularly in his youth. He loved the outdoors. Harold is survived by his wife, three children, John, Jim and Julie; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He passed away on Nov. 1st in La Grange, IL of natural causes. The family will hold a closed gathering of remembrance and reflection.

Susannah Margaret Lupton Austin was born in Detroit, Michigan in August of 1917. At the age of five, her parents, Harry Holmes and Mary Haner Lupton, returned to Gallipolis, OH to care for her aged grandmother. Susannah attended Lincoln Elementary School and Gallia Academy High School, graduating in 1934. She received her BA from Maryville College, Maryville, TN in June, 1939. Between 1939 and 1940 she attended Ohio University where she received her BS degree in Education. Subsequently, for three years, she taught English, French, and Home Economics at Midvale Consolidated H.S. in Midvale, OH. She completed an M.A. in Educational Administration from Northern Illinois University in 1972. On August 1, 1942 Susannah was married to Harold Garwood Austin in Lincoln, NE. by Dr. Leland, Clergy Emeritus of the University of Nebraska. The wedding brunch was hosted by Mrs. Morning, widow of the third Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. It was the first wedding of a serviceman in Lincoln. In June 1943 Harold was assigned to an Army Air Base in England where he would remain for the next 3 1/2 years. Susannah moved to Chicago where she was employed as Assistant to the Comptroller of George Williams College. Harold rejoined Susannah in December of 1946. After a short period with Chicago Biological Supply, she gave birth to her first son John Harold, and three years later to James Garwood. As a member of United Church of Hyde Park, she was active in the Mother's Club, acting as President prior to moving to Crerar Presbyterian on the South Side. In August of 1956, Julie Ann joined her brothers. Two years later, the family moved to LaGrange. As a member of First Presbyterian Church in La Grange, she served as a deacon, elder, choir mother, and leader of the Junior High Sunday School. For twenty-three years she taught sixth grade at Spring Avenue School. She retired in 1983 and began volunteering at La Grange Memorial Hospital in 1984 for more than 20 years. Susannah was an avid reader and enjoyed keeping current with world news each day. She passed away peacefully in December 2016. Susannah is survived by her three children, John, Jim, and Julie; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. God has blessed our family with the ability to give each other strength, and so much of our strength has come from all who have known us and shared their love and support over the years. The family will have a private gathering for remembrance and reflection. Interment will take place in Ohio. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside