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Phyllis M. (Rainaud) Haxton, 88, wife of Richard Irving Haxton, of Staunton, died Friday, October 2, 2015. She was born April 27, 1927, in Holyoke, Mass, a daughter of the late Luric and Isabelle (Ford) Rainaud. Prior to retirement, Mrs. Haxton was employed in the tax assessment office in Montgomery County in Maryland. She was a member of the Radio Amateur Group (MARA). She worked with the Girl Scouts and did mission work doing Bible translation in Mexico and Peru. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg. In addition to her husband of 65 years, family members include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Walter A. Haxton of Hagerstown, MD and Calvin B. and Harriett Haxton of Emmettsburg, Maryland; two daughters and a son-in-law, Joan and Mitchell Kanter of Ellicott City and Audrey Whipp of Frederick, Maryland; three grandchildren, Wendy Kanter, Mitchell Kanter, JR., and Jenny Hostettler; and a brother, Ulric Rainaud of Bridgewater. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Rainaud and Ralph Rainaud. A memorial service was conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2015, in First Presbyterian Church in Harrisonburg by the Rev. H. Donald Larue. Burial was private in Culpeper National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Foreign Missions Fund at First Presbyterian Church, 17 North Court Square, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Violet Adella Summerville Hebele, 94 of Solomons, MD went to be with the Lord after a brief illness on September 12, 2022 with family by her side. She always considered Brookville, Pennsylvania, where she was born on February 22, 1928, to be her home.  She received her education in Brookville, PA and Maryville College, TN.

After WWII she moved to Washington, DC where she met her loving husband of almost 60 years, Harold Hebele. They moved to Roxbury, MA where she worked as a Church secretary and ran an after-school program for local children.

Violet and Harold raised their four daughters in Massachusetts during which time she served God through her family and church as she ministered to hundreds of children as a pastor’s wife, a teacher, and camp director, as well as finding time to earn her Masters in Education from Western Illinois University, so she could teach elementary school for over 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband Harold, two brothers (David and Bruce Summerville), and one sister (Martha Jane Sorrows). She is survived by her sister Ruth Muller (husband George), and brother James Summerville: by 4 children Kathryn Hubley (husband Daniel Hubley), Sharon Danish (husband Stephen Danish), Janet Granitz (husband Donald Granitz) and Sandra Heacock (husband Eugene Heacock): by 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Though she will be greatly missed our loss is Heaven’s gain.

Dr. David P. Hostettler, 92, of Glenwood Springs, Co., went to be with his Savior on March 4th, 2017.

William Resh Houdeshel, 93, of McAlisterville, passed away at 6:36 PM on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his residence.

Born on June 6, 1928 in Baltimore, MD, he is the son of the late Chauncey H. and Naomi A. (Resh) Houdeshel.

On September 20, 1952, he married his surviving wife, Elaine E. (Sieber) Houdeshel with whom he was blessed to share over 69 years of marriage before his passing.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by: his children, Doris E. Watts and her husband Edward and William S. “Willie” Houdeshel and his wife Tracey, all of McAlisterville; seven grandchildren, Faith Watts, Jerry Watts and his wife Stephanie, Hope Shenk and her husband Jay, Bryce Houdeshel and his companion Tyler Palombo, Bryan Houdeshel, Jesse Watts and his fiance Victoria Fisher, and Eryn Haley and her husband Aaron; and four great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Watts in February 1983 and one brother, The Rev. John H. Houdeshel in November 2015.

Mr. Houdeshel was a 1945 graduate of Hyattsville High School in Hyattsville, MD and a 1949 graduate of Maryville College in Maryville, TN where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.

William honorably served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

After his college graduation, he was employed in the Accounting Department of the Doctor’s Hospital in Washington, DC until he entered the military. After his service to our country, he was self-employed as a Piano Technician in McAlisterville and had also worked for his father in Riverdale, MD. Next, he was employed and retired as a Vice President and Comptroller for the Juniata Valley Bank with over 25 years of service.

His memberships included Brown’s United Methodist Church in McAlisterville where he served as a former Chairman of the Finance Committee, former Treasurer of the Building Fund, former Charge Treasurer, and was a
member of the Choir; member of the Keystone Chordsmen; member of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing In America (S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A); member of the Keystone Capital Chorus where he also served as the Treasurer for over 12 years; member of the Fayette Firefighter’s Relief Association where he served as the Treasurer; Juniata County Wildland Firefighter’s where he served as the Treasurer; was the former Treasurer for the Fayette Community Carnival Association; was a former Board Member and Chairman of the Board for the McAlisterville Joint Authority; and was a former Treasurer for Habitat for Humanity.

passed away May 2, 2014. He was 87 years old. Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Maurice Stone Howard and Freda Henning Howard; his brother, Dr. Billy Stone Howard; and his twin sister, Martha Howard Wilters.Jack Howard was born in Lebanon, TN. He graduated from Castle Heights Military Academy in 1945. He received an undergraduate degree from Maryville College in 1949 and a master’s degree from George Peabody College for Teachers in 1954. A lifelong educator, he served on the faculties at Castle Heights Military Academy, Hiawassee College and Cumberland University. Jack’s long tenure at Cumberland University included serving as academic dean from 1966 until 1982. Retiring from his administrative post in 1982, Jack was named academic dean emeritus by the school’s board of trust in recognition of his outstanding service. He was awarded the honorary doctor of literary letters degree by the Cumberland University Board of Trust in 1990. He continued to serve on the faculty until his retirement in 1992. Jack loved his church and he loved his family. He was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church, serving as an elder. Jack was the epitome of the southern gentleman, always polite, soft spoken and considerate to everyone he knew or met. His kindness touched many lives from family and friends as well as many of his former students. His presence will be missed dearly, but his spirit, his love and his service to this community will forever be a testament of the tremendous life Jack lived. Jack is survived by his nieces and nephews, Dr. John Wilters (Taryn) of Nashville, TN, Judge Bob Wilters (Ame) of Foley, AL, Dr. Bill Howard (Gail) of Copperhill, TN, Kathryn McCleskey (Ron) of Lebanon, TN and Christy Webb (Kenneth) of Nashville, TN; by his 10 great nieces and nephews, Blaire Wilters Baxter, Richard Howard, Tyler King, Ryan King, Clayton Webb, Kathryn Webb, William Webb, Morgan Wilters, Stone Wilters, and Taylor Wilters; and by a great-great niece, Kate King and a great-great nephew, Carter King. Pallbearers will be his great-nephews. –

Lydia Jane Huddleston was born on September 7, 1927, in Bauxite, Arkansas, and passed away peacefully on November 2, 2022, in Maryville, Tennessee, at the age of 95. She moved to Maryville as a child and graduated from Maryville High School in 1945. After graduating from Maryville College in 1949, Jane spent most of her professional career as an administrative assistant to seven academic deans at Maryville College before retiring in 1992. She was an active member of New Providence Presbyterian Church since 1937 serving as a deacon, elder, Sunday school teacher and nursery helper. Over the years she was also a member of the chancel choir and handbell choir, adult Sunday school, Bible study groups, Presbyterian Women, and Women’s Circle. Jane was passionate about her work with the Welcome Table and looked forward to her many trips to General Assembly meetings. Jane was a faithful participant in Maryville College’s Kin Takahashi Week and volunteered in the archives of the college. She was an avid and lifelong Scots fan and could be seen at the games even at 90 years of age. Jane was an enthusiastic Knoxville Symphony Orchestra fan, an accomplished hostess, cook, seamstress, and traveler. She was a dedicated and loving daughter, sister, and aunt to her family members, never missing an important event such as weddings, showers, birthdays, and graduations to support her loved ones Jane was preceded in death by parents Harold H. and Anne Huddleston; siblings: Elizabeth (Dr. L. Quentin) Myers, Stanley (Betty) Huddleston, and Alice “Happy” (Jim) Lester She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great, great nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the staff of Morning View Village Assisted Living and Transitional Care Center for their loving care and attention to her.

Jackson, TN – Charles Haun Huffman, age 91, of Jackson, TN departed this life on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Adamsville Healthcare. A memorial service was held Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 6 PM at First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, TN. Mr. Huffman was born in Greenback, TN on August 13, 1927. He was preceded in death by his parents J.O. and Helen Huffman of Maryville, TN. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Huffman of Jackson, TN. He is survived by three daughters Carol Dickerson (Richard), Nancy Hebert (Gene), and Anne Muscarella (Ignatius). He also is survived by nine grandchildren Megan Schreckenbach, Scott Hebert, Chad Hebert, Christy Fargo, Russell Dickerson, Claire Dickerson, C.J. Muscarella, Leigh Anne Muscarella, and Charlie Muscarella as well as five great-grandchildren. Mr. Huffman was a graduate of Maryville High School, Maryville College, and the University of Texas serving in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict on the USS Missouri. He was well respected as a music educator, composer, arranger, and conductor. He began his music education career teaching band and choral music at Coffee County High School, then as a music professor at Union University from 1967-1992. He loved his family and will long be remembered by his grandchildren for his memorable scholarship speeches at Christmas. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Actively involved in the music community in Jackson, he played tuba in the Jackson Symphony, was a member of the Community Band of Jackson, was director of the Miss Tennessee Pageant Orchestra, director of music at First Presbyterian Church and directed Tuba Christmas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at www.michaeljfox.org or to the Carillon Fund at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, TN are most appreciated.

W. Harold was born on February 19, 1927 and passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. W. Harold was a resident of Corvallis, Oregon. He graduated from Maryville High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Maryville College.

Knoxville – Ernestine (“Ernie”) Hutcheson Lawless Ingle died September 21, 2020. Ernie was born May 19, 1926, in Tusculum, Tennessee. She was the youngest child of Woodson Hutcheson and Emma Patton Hutcheson. In addition to her parents, Ernie was predeceased by husbands Henry Lawless and Roy Ingle; brothers Burton, Doyle, Edwin, Robert and Wilson Hutcheson; and sisters Imogene (Ima) Humpston, Vera Holt, Lucille Hutcheson, Maxine Hutcheson and Inez Hutcheson. She is survived by brothers Tom Hutcheson and Jim Hutcheson, sister Mary Ann Hardwick, and a number of nieces and nephews. Ernie was a long-time member and former employee of Central Baptist Church of Fountain City (Knoxville, Tennessee). In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorial contributions be given to Central Baptist Church of Fountain City. The family also extends its thanks to the staffs of Windsor Gardens Assisted Living and Shannondale Health Care for their assistance and support in Ernie’s later years. Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the Ingle family and invites you to view and sign the online registry at www.gentrygriffey.com.

Jeanne West, 95, went to be with Jesus peacefully in her sleep Thursday morning. She was born and reared in Justus, Ohio, by her mom Hazel Conkle. She moved to Maryville to attend Maryville College where she met and married Lonnie B. West Jr., who died in 1986. They and their children attended Alcoa FUMC for many years. Both of them were long time scout leaders, and Jeanne was a member a Women’s Aglow. Jeanne is survived by her children: Betty Haas-West (Sue), Lonnie Bert III (Caroline), Glynn Raymond (Donna), Becky Todt (Bill), Pat Sise (Randy, deceased), Pam McLemore (Philip), 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Interment of ashes will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens on April 22, 2023, at 3:00 pm. Everyone Welcome.

Margaret was born on November 10, 1927 and passed away in October 2017. Margaret was a resident of North Carolina at the time of passing. The family moved to Wisconsin where she graduated from Marinette High School and later from Maryville College in Tennessee. A memorial service was held October 13 at Centenary United Methodist Church in Winston-Salem. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 or the Residents Assistance Fund at Arbor Acres, 1244 Arbor Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104.

Carl M. Lazenby, 90, passed away Sunday, November 12, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Visitation will begin at noon Wednesday, November15, at Centenary United Methodist Church, in McComb, and continue until memorial service at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Jim Porter, Connie Felter, and Rev. Bob Phelps officiating. Carl was born October 22, 1927, in Gorgas, AL. He was the son of the late John F. and Ila Frances Johnson Lazenby. He grew up in Jasper, AL, and graduated from his beloved Maryville College in Maryville, TN, where he was a member of the college choir, and served on the Alumni Board for several years. Carl went on to earn degrees at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA, and Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA. He served the Lord as a Presbyterian (USA) minister for 15 years in Jonesville, LA, Dardanelle, AR, Little Rock, AR, and Arlington, VA. He worked in the Washington, DC, area for many years as an interior designer, photographer, and television news correspondent. Upon his move to McComb in November 1992, he changed his plans to rest in retirement, and worked for the Enterprise-Journal as well as for Southwest Broadcasting until his retirement at age 83. Until his death, he loved being recognized by his “radio voice”. Carl loved every aspect of life and found joy in each day. He loved to travel to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Smoky Mountains, and the many mountain ranges and desert lands of the western United States. He loved all kinds of art, fine dining, live theater, reading, the Masters Golf Tournament which he was blessed to attend many years, and keeping up with all the news around Southwest Mississippi and the nation. He also enjoyed a lively political discussion. He was grateful to everyone who cared for him during his last years on earth – the staff of Liberty Community Living Center, especially the staff of the Alzheimer’s Unit, St. Luke Hospice, and all the many friends and family who lovingly fed him in every sense of the word. Carl never encountered a stranger and could find something in common with everyone he met. He adopted McComb and Pike County as if this were his hometown area instead of his wife’s. He loved digging into its history, and became a speaker and tour leader sharing his love of the cemeteries and old communities here. Carl was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, and attended J. J. White Memorial Presbyterian Church often, both of which he dearly loved. He was particularly fond of the children of Centenary, and they loved him in return. He was a former member of the McComb Rotary Club, the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, and helped build Pike County’s first Habitat for Humanity home. He was active in Mississippi Methodist Cursillo, serving as Rector and staff member many times. One of his greatest joys was sponsoring pilgrims to Cursillo, and “expecting a miracle” right along with them. He will be sorely missed. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Gordon Lazenby whom he married April 22, 1979; his beloved children Daryl Ashley, of San Pedro, CA, Debbie Perkins and husband Scott, of Ashland, KY, and Dawn Lazenby of Northern VA; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Carolyn Boyd, brother-in-law Mac Gordon and wife Mary Lee, his long-time dearest friend, Judy Foster, and his beloved pets, especially his dog Lizzy. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, John F. Lazenby, and his sister, Frieda Lazenby James. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations go to Maryville College, Centenary UMC, or the Charles B. Gordon Scholarship in Journalism at the University of Mississippi which Carl established after his father-in-law’s death.

Janice Lindsay Leatherwood, 89, died Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Carroll Lutheran Village Health Care Center. She was born June 22, 1927, in Pittsburgh, PA; the daughter of the late Walter and Violet Lindsay of Connellsville, PA. She was the wife of Ellis Leatherwood, her husband of 63 years. She was a Physical Education teacher for Carroll County Public Schools. At Mt. Airy High School, she coached Varsity and Jr. Varsity field hockey, volleyball, basketball, softball, track and field. She finished her teaching career at Mt. Airy Middle School. She was active in the United Methodist Women at both Calvary-Mt. Airy UMC and Westminster UMC where she and Ellis held memberships over the years. Janice enjoyed an active life as a gardener, camper, and lover of sports. She bowled and helped start the shuffleboard tournament at Carroll Lutheran Village. She is survived by her husband, daughter and son-in-law Peggy and Kyler Brengle, of Westminster, and granddaughters Leslie and Ashley of York, PA. She was predeceased by a brother, David Lindsay. A Memorial Service was held at Krug Chapel at Carroll Lutheran Village on Saturday, October 8, at 11:00 a.m. with Chaplain Jimmie Schwartz of Carroll Lutheran Village and Pastor Malcolm Stranathan of Westminster United Methodist Church officiating. If desired, donations may be made to the Resident’s Assistance Fund at CLV or the Music Department of Westminster United Methodist Church.

Hedwig Nabholz Lodwick passed away in Pasadena, California on April 26, 2018.

Naomi Hoffman Meadows, formerly of Cumberland Center, passed away peacefully on Aug.18, 2018 surrounded by family. Naomi was born in Scranton, Pa. on July 4, 1927 to Agon and Mildred (Cerine) Hoffman. She graduated from Maryville College in Maryvill. Tenn. in 1948, where she met Eric D. Meadows, Jr. the love of her life. Naomi spent many years as a legal secretary for law firms in Portland and Cumberland. She spent countless hours making and donating her hand made arts and crafts to the Cumberland Congregational Church fairs, baking for school fund raisers, parking cars at the Cumberland Fair in a selfless manner. Naomi was predeceased by her husband Eric and her brother Donald Hoffman of Lower Burrell, Pa. She is survived by her son Garry and wife Michele, son Garth and wife Kim and daughter Mindy Donovan and husband Scott; eight grandchildren, Rhianna, Eric, Ian, Dustin, Megan, Taryn, Shaelyn, Sean; and four great-grandchildren Simon, Callen, Finnegan and Molly. The family would like to thank Scarborough Terrace for all the care and attention given to Naomi. A memorial service will be held Nov. 18, 2018 at 1 p.m. at the Cumberland Congregational Church, 282 Main Street, Cumberland.

Winifred Walton Mills, 86, of East Orange, New Jersey, died October 4th 2013. “Winnie” Mills, daughter of William Carlisle and Irma E. Mills, and loving wife of Harold Kenneth Mills, Jr., passed away suddenly on October 4th at Renown Medical Center, Reno, Nevada from congestive heart failure. She is survived by her daughter Betsy, son Ken, and by her granddaughter Emily. Emily, Ken and his wife Lauren all live in the Portland Oregon area. Betsy lives locally in Reno. Winnie worked for many years as an executive assistant at College of Saint Elizabeth in Madison, New Jersey before retiring in 1993. She was a highly valued employee and a favorite of the Sisters whom she worked with. Winifred served the community, for over 25 years, as an Avon representative, and enjoyed reading and spending time with her beloved daughter. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

peacefully went to be with her Lord on November 7th, 2014 at Givens Highland Farms in Black Mountain, NC from the complications of advanced Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 86. Katherine was born March 26, 1928 in what is now Chunju, South Korea to the late Rev. Elmer T. and Gladys (Perkins) Boyer who were serving as missionaries there with the (Southern) Presbyterian Church US. She spent most of her childhood in Korea and briefly attended PyengYang Foreign School (in what is now PyongYang, North Korea) until her family was evacuated to the US at the beginning of WW II. Kathy graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, TN, and then attended the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA where she met and married her husband, Rev. John Venable Moore, from Charleston, WV, on December 15, 1951. After completing graduate school, the couple moved to West Virginia, where they served two rural churches and John also taught at Davis and Elkins College, in Elkins, WV. After the births of their first two children in 1953 and 1955, Kathy and John were commissioned as Presbyterian missionaries to South Korea. Their third child was born on the mission field where they served for 36 years (1955-1991) in several capacities and locations. In addition to raising her three sons and supporting the work of her husband, Kathy led women’s bible studies, enjoyed playing the piano and helped to start the library at Taejon Presbyterian College (now called Han Nam University) in Taejon, South Korea. One of her joys was to provide hospitality to people from all over the world who came to see the work of the Presbyterian Mission in Korea. The sons also remember a highlight of most summers in Korea when the family spent several weeks up Mt. Chidi in either a squad tent or rustic cabin. After retirement from the mission field in 1991, they moved to Black Mountain, NC where Kathy and John were very active with Black Mountain Presbyterian Church and Kiwanis Thrift Shop. Kathy will be remembered as a woman of deep faith, whose actions truly reflected her belief that life is to be spent in service to others and for her love and devotion to the life and work of her husband of 61 years. Kathy was predeceased by her husband (10/9/2013), parents and two sisters (Margaret Boyer Dickenson and Helen Boyer Bennett). She is survived by her sons, David Venable Moore (Beth Freeman Moore), William Lloyd Moore (Ann Cho Moore) and Frederick Ernest Moore (Jo Ann Webb Moore); grandchildren, John Cho Moore (Kanna Livingston Moore), Catherine Venable Moore (and her mother Susan Pierson Moore), Ginny McNeill Roper Buddenberg (Andrew Buddenberg), Paul Boyer Moore, Sarah Helen Moore, Laura Allison Moore Dille (Mark Adam Dille), and Hannah Ruth Moore; great-grandchild Noelle Terada Moore; siblings Elizabeth A. Boyer and Kenneth E. Boyer (Sylvia H. Boyer); brothers-in-law, Dan D. Dickenson, and Don P. Bennett, as well as multiple nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

Passed away on Sept. 29th,2012. Graduated from Maryville College and Louisville Theological Seminary. Alfred served as pastor to several Presbyterian churches He was also a WWII veteran. He went to Maryville along with other vets returning. His daughter Barbara Nead ’70 was 2 yrs. old at the time and always joked that she went to MC twice and even had some of the same profs as her father.Alfred is Survived by wife of 69 yrs. and four children, including Barbara Nead, class of 1970.

M. Loretta Crawford Pelton, age 89 of Tucker, Georgia passed away on May 10, 2017. She was a former member of Fourth Presbyterian Church and later a member of Second Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. Mrs. Pelton was a retired school teacher (Wappingers Falls, N.Y.). Born in South Hampton, New York to Dennis and Mattie Crawford, she was raised in Knoxville, TN and graduated from Maryville College. In 1957, she married Walter Stewart Pelton. They lived in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. while she worked as a school teacher, until retiring in 1982. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Stewart Pelton, who passed away in 1993. Survivors include her son, David William Pelton, Tucker, GA and brother, Robert Crawford. A Graveside Service for Mrs. Pelton were held on Monday, May 15, 2017 at Greenwood Cemetery.

Vera Lusk Proffitt, age 95, of Maryville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at Shannondale Healthcare Center, Maryville, TN. Vera was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on October 9, 1921. She and her beloved brother, Sherman, grew up in and around Rahway, NJ. Several years after graduating from Rahway High School, Vera was invited to consider furthering her education at Maryville College through the benevolence of local Fanwood (New Jersey) Presbyterian Church members. Astonished and grateful for their support and assistance, Vera soon found herself traveling 700 miles south to Maryville, Tennessee. Vera thrived at Maryville College, singing in the Vesper choir, working in the dining hall, and participating in many campus organizations and clubs. She was a cheerleader and was elected Homecoming Queen her junior year. It was here that she met her future husband, Bill Proffitt, a member of the football and track teams. After her graduation in 1949, and prior to her marriage to Bill in May, 1950, Vera worked as the Christian Education director at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. She briefly worked at the Aluminum Company of America in Alcoa after they were married. She actively served New Providence Church in many ways: as an elder, through Presbyterian Women circle groups, as the church librarian and on various committees. She and Bill have been members of a Geneva fellowship group there for over 35 years. A high point of their community service was the establishment of the Proffitt-Lusk Family Scholarship at Maryville College as a way to pay forward the educational opportunity Vera was so grateful to have received. Vera and Bill moved from Alcoa to the Shannondale community in 2012, where they were frequently spotted walking together in the early mornings. As a lifelong learner, a collection of books, Bible studies, games, beautiful music and crossword puzzles were never far from her reach. She loved needlework and many of her lovely projects have graced their home for years. Her sourdough bread and chocolate chip cookies were legendary. Travel was another pastime she and Bill enjoyed over the years, however, nothing pleased her more than spending time with her children and their families. She was a devoted wife and mother, gracious and caring. Always optimistic, calm, and joyful, Vera quietly brought love and encouragement to all who knew her. We will treasure her kind and gentle spirit, her wise counsel and most of all, her beautiful smile. Vera was preceded in death by her parents, Sherman W. and Lillian Valentine Lusk; and her brother, Sherman Lusk, Jr. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, William F. Proffitt, and their children, William, Jr. (Mary Jesse) of Maryville, Paul (Annette) of Suwanee, Georgia, and Jean Nunnally (Todd) of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, David and Benjamin Proffitt, Jeremy Proffitt (Karene) and Lori Griffith, and Carson and Christian Nunnally; five great-grandchildren, Joshua, twins Eleazar and Nathaniel, Ebenezer Proffitt and Arya Griffith. Friends are invited to join the family in a service of celebration of Vera’s wonderful life on Saturday, January 28 at 3:00 PM at New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville. The family will receive friends after the service in Westminster Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be directed to the Proffitt-Lusk Scholarship at Maryville College at 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, Tennessee 37804, Attention: Office of Advancement. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville 982-6812. www.mccammonammonsclick.com

William F. Proffitt, Sr. Maryville, TN – William F. Proffitt, Sr., age 96 of Maryville, passed away peacefully Friday, November 13, 2020, at Shannondale Healthcare Center in Maryville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera, parents Harry H. and Lelia Proffitt, siblings James, Harry, Bob, Mary Wright, and Margaret Cunningham. He is survived by his sister Elizabeth Bell of New Orleans, Louisiana; children William (Mary Jessie), Paul (Annette) of Suwanee, Georgia, and Jean Nunnally (Todd) of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Born and raised in Blount County, Bill was a graduate of Maryville High School and Maryville College, where he and Vera met and where he was proud to have been a starter on the football team that played in the first Tangerine Bowl. Following graduation, he was a full-time farmer until 1962. Besides operating Proffitt Realty Company for over 35 years, Bill served the community in many capacities throughout his life. For 39 years he served on the Alcoa City Planning Commission. He also served on the Blount County Planning Commission, was a former chairman of the Blount County Chamber of Commerce, a former chairman of the Blount County Industrial Development Board, a former chair of the Blount County Board of Realtors and a past president of the Knoxville Chapter of Real Estate Appraisers. He was a member of the Leadership Blount Class of 1993 and received their Community Leadership Award in 2014. He was an active member of Alcoa Kiwanis for over 45 years and a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville throughout his life serving as a deacon and an elder. From boyhood Bill loved airplanes and finally obtained his private pilot’s license at age 72. He was an avid bicyclist, riding for sport and fitness and winning awards in the regional and state Senior Olympics. He was also a gifted woodworker, known for some beautiful furniture and the dozens of carved birds he gave away over the years. A warm thank you to the staff at Shannondale of Maryville for the care and support that Bill received there. A celebration of life may be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be directed to New Providence Presbyterian Church or to the Proffitt-Lusk Scholarship at Maryville College at 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, Tennessee 37804, Attention: Office of Advancement.

Dr. Shirley B. Reeve, 87, entered eternal rest at Heritage Village in McAllen on April 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Dr. Robert (Bob) H. Reeve. She is survived by her children, Alan (Judith) Reeve, Gordon (Peggy) Reeve, Carl Reeve, and Norma Reeve Wade; and her grandchildren, Robert, Ashly, Christian, Kimberly, Sean, Alan, and Samantha; and one great-grandchild, Thomas. Originally from Melbourne Beach, Florida, Shirley received her Bachelor of Science from Maryville College, a Masters of Science from Lehigh University, and a Masters of Science and Doctor of Philosophy from Florida State University. Shirley taught at Coral Gables High School, Coral Gables, Florida, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, and Pan American University, Edinburg, Texas. Dr. Reeve was awarded the Joseph Painter Award in 1991 as one of the founding members of the Anderson Network. Shirley and her husband, Robert organized the first regional Network chapter in the Rio Grande Valley to assist cancer patients. She was also active in the Family Horse Club, and enjoyed taking her horses to the beach. In lieu of flowers, anyone may make a gift donation to: The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 or the Dr. Robert (Bob) Reeve Endowed Scholarship at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Division of Institutional Advancement, 1201 West University Drive, ITT 1.210, Edinburg, Texas 78539. Please note the endowment name on the check. Gifts can also be made online at give.utrgv.edu/utrgvfoundation . Choose “other” and reference the Dr. Robert (Bob) Reeve Endowed Scholarship. Kreidlerfuneralhome.com

Gordon H. Rettke, 95, widower of Marian Pope Rettke, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Covenant Place. Born in Blue Island, Illinois, he was a son of the late Frank and Marion Anderson Rettke. He attended Maryville College, TN, served as a Naval Aviator during WWII, graduated from the University of Tennessee, received a Master’s Degree from George Peabody College (now Vanderbilt University) and a Doctor’s Degree from Indiana University. He practiced School Psychology for the Delaware State Department of Public Instruction, taught and practiced Psychology in the Clinic and Counseling Center at Evansville College, IN (now Evansville University), served as Consulting Clinical Psychologist in Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Mental Health Services for Children, directed Psychological Services for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and served as Psychologist-Coordinator of their Employee Assistance Program. Finally, he retired from his practice of General Clinical Psychology in 1993. He and his wife moved to Sumter, SC in 2000 to be near their daughter and grandchildren. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one son, Gordon H. Rettke, Jr. (Olivia) of Madison, AL; one daughter, Leslie Grogan (Steve) of Sumter; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 3 P.M. Thursday in the Chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with Rev. Nick Cheek officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Mayes DuBose and to the nursing staff at Covenant Place Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church Stephen Ministry, 9 W. Calhoun Street, Sumter, SC 29150 or to the SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com

Marian Pope Rettke, 87, wife of Gordon H. Rettke, died Friday, March 20, 2015, at her home. Born in Hazard, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Leslie and Aileen Rutherford Pope. Mrs. Rettke grew up in Etowah, TN, graduated from Maryville College, and received a Master’s Degree from the University of Tennessee. She worked as a television instructor for South Western Indiana Educational TV and as a Communications Instructor for Evansville (IN) College and an English instructor at Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC. She wrote historical novels under the name of Marian Devon, published by Jove and Fawcett. Mrs. Rettke was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the P.E.O. Sisterhood, the Book Club, and the Sumter Art Association. Survivors include her husband of Sumter; one son, Gordon Rettke, Jr. (Olivia) of Huntsville, AL; one daughter, Leslie Grogan (Steve) of Sumter; one brother, George Pope of Murfreesboro, TN; five grandchildren, Steven, Brian, Sarah and Stephanie Grogan and Vincent Rettke; one great-grandchild, James Grogan. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in the Chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Fancher officiating. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 9 W. Calhoun Street, Sumter, SC 29150. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com

Rev. Frederick S. Richardett, Jr., 89, of the Holiday City Carefree section of Berkeley Twp., died on Thursday, May 3, 2018. He was born in Atlantic City, NJ and raised in Swedesboro, NJ. He lived in Old Bridge, Howell and Belford, NJ before moving to Holiday City 20 years ago. Fred was a graduate of Maryville College in Tennessee and received his Degree in Theology from Temple University. Fred was ordained in 1955 and was a Minister with the United Methodist Church for 46 years. His first assignment was the First United Methodist Church of Millville, NJ. He served as Pastor at several Churches, including Old Bridge, before retiring from the First United Methodist Church in Belford. After retirement he was an assistant at the First United Methodist Church in Toms River. Fred was also a member of the Camden Lions Club and an affiliate member in the Toms River Lions Club. He was the Chaplain for the State of New Jersey Lions Club since 1969. Fred was also Chaplain of the Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley for over 20 years and a Board Member of the Lions Eye Bank in Philadelphia, Pa. He is predeceased by his son Frederick III. Fred is survived by his loving wife Ruth Ann (Bratton) Richardett; his daughter Ruth Ann Shamey and her husband Michael of Old Bridge, NJ; his daughter in law Judith of Tinton Falls, NJ; his 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.