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Floyd Brown Hager, 89, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away Tuesday November 14, 2017. Floyd was the son of the late Clarence L. Hager and Ethel E. (Brown). Born May 5, 1928 in Daytona Beach, Florida, he was a graduate of Maryville College, the University of South Florida, and Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. Floyd served as a Presbyterian clergyman for 25 years, including churches in Indiana, Hobe Sound and Bradenton, Florida. Floyd met Barbara Ann Miller when they were sophomores in high school and on December 22, 1950 they were married. Floyd worked with the Manatee County School Board as a guidance counselor for Adult Education for many years. An active member in the community, he was a member of Civitan Club and served as the chaplain for the US Power Squadron. Floyd enjoyed building, inventing, exploring and traveling. During their retirement, he and Barbara Ann traveled as volunteers for the Dept. of the Interior conducting research for the US Park & Forest Services, taking surveys at many of our National Parks including Alaska and Cumberland Island, Ga. They also became ambassadors for Habitat for Humanity and for over 15 years helped build houses throughout the US and Canada. They were privileged to travel to England and aided the organization as it opened its international Chapter in Eastbourne, building the first houses there. We are so proud of Floyd as he was an integral part of countless programs that shaped and touched so many lives all over the world. Floyd is survived by his wife of 67 years, Barbara Ann Hager, 4 children: Emily Morgan (Tim Grimes), Edwin Hager (Caroline Renkin), Paul Hager (Tzu-Ching), Bruce Hager (Jane), Flavio Romano, four grandchildren, three great grandchildren, brother, Phillip Hager (Dorothy); brother, CL Hager; and many nieces and nephews. The family will have a private service at a later date. Memorials may be made to his favorite charitable organizations Habitat for Humanity or The Lighthouse at Manasota for the visually impaired.

passed away on June 28th, 2013 in Riverside California.

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in New Bern to commemorate the life and ministry of Jack and Doris Hancox. The service will be held on May 19 at 2 pm. Jack Donald Hancox, born May 6th, 1925, a native of Maryville, TN, made his 48th and final move to his eternal home on Sunday, March 11th, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Arthur Hancox Sr. and Mildred Morton Hancox; his daughter, Lacy Tippins and son-in-law, George Kenneth Tippins Jr; his wife of 69 years, Doris White Hancox, who passed on Christmas Day 2017; and his brother, Dr. WA Hancox Jr. (Bill). He is survived by his children, Donna Camp (Andy) of Jonesboro, GA, Scott Hancox (Ellen) of Fayetteville, NC, Mona Howard (Delbert) of Trenton and Claire Hewitt (Tom) of New Bern, NC; 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. In 1943, after high school Jack enlisted in the Navy and served out the remainder of WWII in the Pacific Theater on several amphibious island campaigns. He then attended Maryville College and graduated from UT Knoxville. During his studies at the Southern Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, he re-enlisted in the Navy and served from ’51-’56 as a USN Chaplain. After completing his tour of duty he was called to pastor First Baptist Church in Dayton, TN. Jack and Doris were appointed to the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board in 1959. They served in France (1960-1969) and the Ivory Coast from 1969-1971. Jack was then called to pastor Falmouth Baptist Church (1972-78). Throughout these years, he continued to serve as a USRN Chaplain and retired as commander in 1978. They were called and reappointed to the Foreign Mission Board serving in Haiti and the Caribbean from 1978-1989. During his 30 years of “retirement”, he continued to live a full and rich life serving in Oak Island, Brunswick Baptist and the community of Spruce Pine, NC. The most recently resided in New Bern, NC.

Edgar P. Hatley passed away on July 24, 2005.

Edwin Lane “Ed” Heaton, age 87 of Alcoa, went home to be with his heavenly father on Monday, February 16, 2105, at the family home. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He then retired from Alcoa Aluminum Company after more than 40 years of service. Ed was an elder at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Maryville for 50 years. He was preceded in death by parents Roscoe and Lula Heaton. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Sue Heaton; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Les Baker; son and daughter-in-law, Barry “Badgie” and Betty Heaton; daughter and fiancé’, Elizabeth “Buffy” Heaton and Greg Guillentine; grandchildren, Josh and wife Morgan Baker; Jake Baker and special friend Jessica Goings; Lori and husband Clint Kagley; Trampas and wife Shannon Heaton. Great grandchildren: Wyatt Baker; Sara, Leah, Carter, and Elizabeth Kagley; Taylor, Hannah, Haylee, Journey, and Chloe Heaton. Sister: Wanda Giffin. Special cousin: Harold Hipps. Funeral service was held Saturday, February 21, 2015 at McCammon-Ammons-Click Chapel with pastor David Anderson officiating. Interment followed at the ceremony at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Building Fund or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

of Largo, Florida was called to heaven on January 18, 2015. He was born in Sturgis, Michigan to the late Henry and Grace Heerschap on August 8, 1927. He served in the US Marines during the Second World War and in the subsequent occupation of Manchuria, China until 1947. He graduated from Vanderbilt University and University of Georgia with an emphasis in business and education. He married his college sweetheart Marianna Brogden of Nashville, TN in 1952 and they lived in Decatur, GA before relocating to Largo, Florida in 1969. He was happily married to Marianna Brogden for over 61 years prior to her passing on June 7, 2013. He was a dedicated Christian husband and father for 63 years always looking after his wife and family. He served as a school principal throughout his professional career at schools in Decatur, Ga and St Petersburg, FL. He encouraged his kids in scouting and other learning activities through his volunteer work and support of his wife's work. He loved to plan multi-week summer adventures for his family, visiting almost every US State, several Canadian provinces, and northern Mexico. He had a passion for learning and encouraged each of his children to complete college degrees and have successful careers. He continued his love of learning by exploring new places through his involvement in the Road Scholar program. His grandchildren were very special to Marianna and he and he always treasured visits with them. Edward is survived by his five children and their families: Michael Heerschap of Tierra Verde, FL; Tom Heerschap of Tampa, FL; Laurie Kilgore of Berea, KY; Dick Heerschap of Staunton, VA and Lynne Smith of Centreville, VA; seventeen grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He joins his wife and one grandson in heaven.

Clifford H. “Bo” Henry, age 93, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2021, at Sacred Ground Hospice House. Bo was born in Rockford, TN on July 15, 1928. He graduated from Everett High School and Maryville College with a B.S. in Economics. While at Maryville College he served as president of his senior class and earned athletic letters in swimming, football, and basketball.

Bo’s work experience included being a teacher and principal for Blount County Schools. He served in the United States Army Counter Intelligence Division. The majority of his career was spent as a stockbroker with Paine Webber.

Bo served as a Tennessee State Representative for four terms and the Tennessee Board of Regents for fifteen years.

He served on numerous boards throughout his life and was passionate about Maryville College and the Smoky Mountain Boy Scout Council. He was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church and taught Sunday School for forty-two years.

Because of his many years of service in his community, a section of US Highway 411 is named in his honor.

Bo was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Shirley Brown Henry. Bo is survived by Stephen “Bo” Henry of Maryville, TN, Julie Henry Cabot of Fernandina Beach, FL, Jodi Henry Walker and husband, John, of Maryville, TN, Holly Henry Burkett and husband, Lee of Clermont, FL, and sister, June Henry Kinkaid of Lenoir City, TN. He was a devoted grandfather to eight grandchildren and one great-grandson who called him “Bo-Dad”!

Bo will always be remembered for his zest for life!!

Jack Baker Henry Sr. passed away peaceably at his home in Sevierville, TN on Friday, July 28, 2023, at the age of 94.

“Big Jack” is survived by Nancy Hayes Henry, his loving wife of 67 years, his sister Kay H. Gill and by their 3 children, Jack Jr., David and his wife Cindy, Mary Ellen and her husband Jack Showers; grandchildren Taylor Hayes and her husband Jesse Philips; Mary Chase and her husband Lane Thomas and their soon to be born son in November and great-grandson Hayes Philips. Also surviving are his sister-in-law Maggie Webb, niece Page and husband James Jackson, nephew John Webb and his wife Allison and nephew Stanley Webb and his wife Geri.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Herman Henry and his brother Sam, his brother-in-law Roger Gill, his nephews Gray Henry and Cambell Webb.

Jack lived his life in and around Sevier County. He graduated from Sevier County High School where he played football. He received his business degree from Maryville College while also playing football there. After college Jack served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war where he was mainly stationed in Germany.

Post Army, Jack moved back to East Tennessee where he met Nancy Jo Hayes and married in Roan Mountain, TN. They returned to Gatlinburg and then on to Sevierville where he lived for over 60 years.

Jack worked at Cherokee Textile Mill for 42 years and was one of the founding members of the SCHS Booster club to help raise money to support the Smoky Bears football and basketball programs. He was also a member of the Elks Club and was the Exalted Ruler in 1962. He was a longtime member of the First Presbyterian Church and was an Elder.

After retiring from Cherokee in the late 1990’s, Jack loved following the Bears wherever they played and watching the Atlanta Braves baseball games. Recently he also started cheering for the Washington Nationals where Chase’s husband Lane plays.

Pap, as the kids fondly called him, loved us unconditionally which instilled solid confidence in us. He taught us to respect everyone and instilled a stellar work ethic among many life lessons.

age 86 when the angels took him home on January 2, 2014. Survived by his wife, Pearlie Gustava Hofferbert; children, Richard Eastham and wife Sue Eastham, Linda Eastham Reed and fiancé, Sam Claiborne, and Beth Atchley; sisters, Betty Webb, and Mary Marples; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by Ann Desgrange. He was born July 4, 1927. A lifelong resident of Knoxville he graduated from Rule High School in May 1944. Volunteered in the U.S. Navy, served in the Pacific in 1945 – 1946, attended U.T. and Maryville College, B.S. 1950. After college he volunteered again in the Navy, OCS 1951-1952. Served in the Pacific again 1952 – 1953. After release from active duty in 1953 he attended U.T. Law School and graduated in 1956. He was in the U.S. Naval Reserve for 38 years retiring in 1984 as Captain, USNR. Louis attended all monthly and special USNR meetings and faithfully took his summer cruises every year. He went into private practice of law from 1956 – 2013. Served 8 years as Director of Law during terms of Mayor Kyle C. Testerman. While serving as Law Director, he attended the K.P.D. Academy and subsequently became a certified Tennessee law enforcement officer. Not being eligible to be a regular police officer, he joined the K.P.D. reserve and patrolled the streets of Knoxville for 5 years. Later he transferred to the Knox County Sheriff’s reserve and served as a patrol officer for another 20 years. Over the years he spent more than 20,000 hours as a volunteer reserve officer. He was a member of Northside Kiwanis Club since 1962, Chairman or Co-Chairman of two major projects (Knoxville’s Junior Miss Pageant and Annual Pancake Jamboree). Ruling Elder and Sunday School teacher in three different Presbyterian Churches, most recently West Hills, where he also served as building committee chairman during three separate projects for additions and renovations to the church. Even though his volunteerism took him away from home frequently, he and “Gus” (the name he affectionately called his wife) found time to enjoy life and each other. They traveled extensively both domestic and foreign. Among Louis’ favorite travels were his Naval Reunions aboard his favorite ship, the U.S.S. Oak Hill (LS07).

known by many as “Libby”, age 85 of Ellijay, GA died Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Gordon Health Care following a four month illness. Mrs. Holland was born in Chattanooga, TN on December 19, 1929, daughter of the late William Edward King and Erdice Williams King. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Clem Holland in 1978; a son, Gerald King Holland; and a brother, Edgar King. She lived the greater part of her life in Resaca, GA. She was a graduate of Dalton High School, and received her Bachelor’s of Education degree from Maryville College in Maryville, TN. She completed her post graduate work at Berry College where she received her Masters of Education degree. Her first teaching assignment was at Valley Point School in Whitfield County. Later, she was a teacher in her beloved community at Resaca Elementary School and Max Tolbert Elementary School. She retired from the Gordon County Board of Education after 30 plus years of service. She was a long-time member of Resaca Baptist Church, and after moving to Ellijay, she became a member of Ellijay First Baptist Church. Mrs. Holland is survived by her sons, whom she adored, Orvin Holland and his wife Robin of Atlanta, Joseph Holland and his wife Cindy of Nashville, TN and Edward Holland of Ellijay; a daughter-in-law, Donna Holland; two grandchildren, Dustin Holland and his wife Amanda, and Morgan Holland, all of Ellijay; a sister, Ruth King Parten of Royston, GA; and a brother, John King and his wife Linda of Cabot, Arkansas. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Dr. Joe Thomas Hutton – age 89, passed away Wednesday May 11, 2016. Church affiliation: Smithwood Baptist Church. Organizations: Member of the East Tennessee Academy of Dental Practice Administration, Mid-American Orthodontic Society, American Association of Functional Orthodontics and the American Association of Neuromuscular Studies, and was honored as the dentist of the year by the second district dental society in 1989-90. He was also the president of the East Tennessee Dental Association. Joe was born on July 25, 1926 to Thomas S. Hutton and his wife Johnnie Belle Cook. Joe had 2 sisters, Marguerite and Barbara Ann. Joe attended grade school and high school in the Greenback community where he made many life-long friends. In his senior years, Joe enjoyed attending the area's annual class reunions called the Greenback Happy Survivors. When Joe graduated from high-school, our country was still involved in World War II. In 1944 Joe volunteered for service in the navy. He served on a submarine named Burfish that helped patrol and guard the Panama Canal. In 1946 when Joe returned from naval service, he decided to take advantage of the GI Bill Grant to help with his future education. He first attended Hiwassee College at Madisonville and later enrolled at Maryville College in Maryville where he met his future wife Edith Wilson. The year 1949 was a very challenging year for Joe. At this time he was making plans to enter dental school in Memphis, Tn. Both his parents died unexpectedly within six months of each other. It was a very trying time for him and his sisters and it became necessary for Joe and Edith to delay their marriage plans for a time. Joe and Edith were married in February 1951 while Joe was still a dental student at University of Tennessee Dental School. There was no time for a honeymoon because Joe had to get back to school. Joe and Edith attended Bellview Baptist church in Memphis, Tn. Many of the dental students attended there. Joe was a Presbyterian and Edith was a Baptist. Joe said that he would like to join this Baptist church and Edith told him he would have to be baptized again, and he agreed. He had been baptized twice before, once as an infant by his mother's Methodist minister and then Baptized by sprinkling when he was a young teen when he joined his father's Presbyterian church. He was baptized by emersion by Dr. Robert G. Lee, the pastor of Bellview Baptist church. Many years later, Joe would tease his Baptist friends and tell them he had been baptized three times. After graduation, Joe decided he would like to establish a dental practice in Knoxville Tn. In early 1953 he rented office space from a physician named Dr. Joel Morris located on north Broadway in Knoxville. At the time, Edith was his first dental assistant until their first child was born. After that he hired Billy Tellafario and later he employed Leah Smelcer who later married Nooied Whitaker. Around 1959 Dr. Morris retired and sold his office on north Broadway. Joe relocated his dental office to Powers Street. In 1975 Joe and his friend Dr. Lawrence Trivette wanted to find property nearer to Fountain City for their dental practice. They found a location on Essary Rd. that pleased them and built a building there. It was not far from the Fountain City "duck pond". For over 60 years Joe practiced dentistry and faithfully served his dental patients. Joe and Edith had a blessed marriage and became the parents of three children. James Randall Hutton, Richard Thomas Hutton, and Samantha Ann Hutton. Later on Randy married Penny Weisgarber. Rick married Martha Brock, and Samantha married David Metheney. The children presented them with four beautiful grandchildren: Paige Hutton, Zachary Hutton, Lauren Hutton, and Harijot Metheney. Joe was a devoted father and he had precious memories of all his children. He often mentioned a treasured memory of each child. Samantha Hutton and her Suzuki piano and violin music program at University of Tennessee. Especially he fondly remember the trip to Japan that Samantha, Edith and Joe took for Samantha to study under the founder of the Suzuki method, Dr. Suzuki. A fond memory of Randy was when he became a dentist and entered the dental practice with Joe. A treasured memory that he had of Rick is helping him at Rick's hardware store in his retirement years. Joe greatly enjoyed bass fishing with Randy and his friends, and was an accomplished pilot. He enjoyed flying to many areas in the United States. He especially enjoyed gaining permission to fly across the Niagara Falls in Canada. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his older sister Marguerite Sentelle. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, children, and his grandchildren. He also leaves behind a sister Barbara Ann Hughes, and many nieces and nephews.

We are saddened to announce the death of Marvin Lawrence Michael Kay on Saturday, May 31st, 2014 at the age of 86. Michael was a resident of Kendal at Oberlin for the last 18 years of his life. Michael was an enormously courageous man, pancreatic cancer survivor, who fought the good fight throughout his life and never stopped believing in a brighter day. Michael was born in Brooklyn, New York on September 13th 1927. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School in Brooklyn where he excelled academically and played on the football team, frequently playing his high school games at the famed Ebbets Field. After graduating from high school in 1945 at the age of 17 Michael enlisted in the US Marine Corp during WWII. As Michael prepared with the Marines for ongoing war in the Pacific the atomic bomb was dropped on Japan ending the war. As a result, Michael completed his proud commitment to the Marine Corp at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Upon returning to civilian life Michael attended Maryville College in Tennessee receiving his BA in 1950. Michael then attended the University of Minnesota and received his Doctorate in American History there in 1959. Throughout his academic career Michael focused much of his research, writings and teaching in the area of African American History, specifically slavery during the Colonial period. While attending the University of Minnesota during the spring of 1952 Michael met his beloved wife Betty Ruth, their first date was at a Quaker Picnic at UM. They became engaged while visiting in New Orleans, Betty Ruth’s Hometown, on Thanksgiving Day 1952 and they were married in New Orleans on April 5, 1953. After returning to the University of Minnesota, Michael and Betty Ruth began their 43 year life together and began building their family. The first three of seven children were born as Michael and Betty Ruth attended UM, three more in San Jose, California and and their last child was adopted while living in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Michael’s work as an American History Professor took Betty Ruth and family across the United States and around the world. In chronological order Michael taught and did research at San Jose State University in California, The University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, Alfred University in New York State and Westchester State College in Pennsylvania before settling in Toledo, Ohio were Michael taught at the University of Toledo for over 25 years. Betty Ruth died on Christmas Day 1996 and Michael was her greatest supporter. Betty Ruth distinguished herself in countless ways, a few of her enormous contributions include being the co-founder of an educational children’s toy company in 1964 still thriving in Australia K and K Creative Toys, the driving force behind the creation of the Nathan Hale Community Center and After School Program in Toledo, Ohio, as well as the founder of Bittersweet Farms the foremost community for autistic adults in the United States which is located in NW Ohio. Betty Ruth was posthumously inducted for her Commitment to Community Service into the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame in 1998. In addition to being a loving father and one of the foremost historians in his chosen field, Michael committed his life to the ongoing struggle for Peace and Social Justice. In recent years Michael was extremely active on behalf of the Democratic Party, The Farm Labor Organizing Committee, and The American Friends Service Committee, traveling on several occasions to Guatemala and Colombia with Witness for Peace and protested annually at the School for the Americas. Michael is survived by his loving children, listed by age; Mandy, Jonny, Danny and Ceri. Michael was also deeply loved by his eight grandchildren, Jeremiah, Lindsay, Marcus, Jonathan, Taylor, Danny, Evan and Willa. Michael will be greatly missed and will continue to inspire us all. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Michael Kay’s life on June 15 at 3:00 in the Kendal at Oberlin auditorium.

Robert Lee Kay, 89, born July 18, 1928 in Baltimore, Md., went to be with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ August 6, 2017. He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife, Joyce; three children, Jennifer Kay Kidd (David), Jill Kay Boyle and Holly Kay Waters (Robert); step-children, Kimberly Weddington and Christopher Weddington (Marianne); grandchildren, Elizabeth Kidd Rachels (Scott), Nathaniel Kidd, Benjamin Kid, Colleen Boyle, Emily San Roman (Daniel), Heather Walters and Christina and Nicole Weddington. He graduated from the University of California at Los Angeles with a Masters degree in Hospital Administration; served as an Adjunct Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York for several years. He served his country during the Korean war on the aircraft carrier USS Wright in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans for thirty-eight months, plus three years in the active reserve. He served as president of hospitals in South Carolina, New York state and Virginia. On retirement, he worked for The Joint Commission of the Accreditation of Health Care Organizations for 17 years surveying hospitals across the country. A graveside service was held August 11, 2017 at Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia, Virginia. Contributions in memory of Bob can be made to Grove Avenue Baptist Church and Good Samaritan Ministries.

Dr. Glen C. Knecht, Sr., 94, was received into the glory of his Savior on April 23, 2024, at his home, Laurel Haven, in Laurel, MD. Born March 19, 1930, in Ogdensburg, NY, son of Robert and Wilma Knecht, Glen grew up in Syracuse, NY. Glen was brought to transformative, saving faith in his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at summer camp as a teenager.

At 16, Glen began attending Maryville College where he met the love of his life, Betty Jane Greenwald. As the story goes, on their first date she told him she wanted to be a country schoolteacher and Glen replied, “That’s great because I want to be a country preacher!” Glen went on to graduate from Maryville and later from both Fuller Theological Seminary and Princeton Seminary where he received a Master of Theology Degree. He also received a Doctor of Divinity Degree (Honorary) from Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, GA.

Their marriage ceremony was broadcast on the live CBS television program, Bride and Groom and from there the couple embarked on a 72-year journey of service and devotion to the Lord and each other. Together, they answered the call to missionary work in Tabriz, Iran in 1958, and traversed the Atlantic Ocean with their young children, Todd and Beth, in tow. While in Iran, he provided a complete seminary education to an Iranian pastor. He preached in both Persian and Turkish in the church there and in English to the US government personnel in Tabriz. After five years, their term was complete. They returned to the US again by boat, having added Wendy and Janet to the family.

Glen’s first pastorate was at the Union Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood, Pennsylvania where he served before departing for the mission field. Upon his return he served for eight years as pastor of the Oxford Presbyterian Church in Oxford, Pennsylvania, during which Glen, Jr. and daughter, Amy, were born. His next pastorate was at the Wallace Memorial Presbyterian Church (then located) in Hyattsville, Maryland, a stone’s throw from the US Capitol. Glen served as senior pastor there from 1971 – 1983. From 1983 – 1997 he was Senior Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC. From 1997 – 2007 he served at Fourth Presbyterian Church, in Bethesda, MD, first as Assistant Pastor (Minister of Visitation) and then as Associate Pastor for Congregational Care. His last pastorate was at the Christ Reformed Evangelical Church, Annapolis, MD from 2007 – 2016. He was a member of the Potomac Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of America at the time of his death.

Amidst the social unrest of the 1960s, Glen navigated the challenges of racial tension with grace and compassion. During a time when the Ku Klux Klan planned a nearby rally, he led a prayer meeting at the church. A providential rainstorm ensued, sabotaging the rally, and redirecting the media’s attention to the powerful prayer meeting instead.

Recountings of God’s provision were commonplace in the Knecht home. One favorite story is when the Knecht family, now with six children, gathered in the living room and asked the Lord for school shoes for the coming year. The day was not over when the owner of the local shoe store called and offered both school shoes AND tennis shoes for every child.

Throughout the 1970s, while serving at Wallace Presbyterian Church the congregation experienced a spiritual revival, particularly among the youth from nearby high schools and the University of Maryland, with many coming to Christ. Three of the children’s spouses came from the Wallace congregation. While serving at Wallace Church, Glen was among those to press charges against the National Capital Union Presbytery for its reception of a candidate who could not affirm the deity of Christ. His bold and historic stand in the Presbyterian church defending the deity of Jesus Christ is remembered as a defining moment in the life of the denomination and the church.

He was honored to pastor the historic First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, SC. The kindness and generosity of that congregation blessed the entire Knecht family. During these sweet years in Columbia, their daughter, Janet’s condition with MS worsened. The First Presbyterian Church family lovingly cared for them, by putting in a pool for Janet’s therapy in the backyard of the manse. While serving in Columbia, he was named to the Order of the Palmetto in 1997, by South Carolina Governor David Beasley, the state’s highest civilian honor, given to citizens for lifetime achievements and contributions that have significantly benefited South Carolina.

When Janet married and moved to Maryland, the Lord blessed her and her husband, Jonathan, with a baby, yet her health continued to suffer. Glen and Betty Jane bought the house next door and moved to Laurel to serve them, along with daughters, Amy and her husband, Frick, and Wendy, and her husband, Craig. It was a team effort. When Janet’s earthly battle ended, Glen and Betty Jane’s longing for heaven intensified. During these years, he was called to serve as a pastor at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Bethesda and at the Christ Reformed Church in Annapolis.

Throughout his life this commitment to family guided his decision making. When he was preparing to marry Betty Jane, he put his plans for summer income on hold to help her dad on his farm after he had a heart attack. The Lord blessed that sacrifice by providing the TV wedding! He left the work in Iran when his father-in-law had another heart attack in the US. They left a thriving ministry in Columbia, SC to help care for daughter, Janet, and her son, Jamie.

Glen had a love for Iranian people throughout his life, as well as for all believers in the persecuted church around the world. He traveled to Pakistan, Ukraine, Cypress, and Ethiopia on short-term mission trips. Through the years Glen influenced countless men and women to follow Christ through his preaching and Christ-like character. He will be remembered for his generosity, hospitality, and his devotion to prayer. His firm convictions regarding honoring the Fourth Commandment, led him to write the book, The Day God Made, concerning the Sabbath, published in 2003 by Banner of Truth. In this volume, he urged a return to the right use of “this little section of time fenced off by God for the restoration and blessing of His people.” Even after retiring from full time ministry, Glen continued to serve the Lord with gladness. Most notably Glen and Betty Jane regularly welcomed and shared the gospel with the constant stream of visitors who showed up at the door of their home until he went to heaven.

Glen, or “Gra”, as he became known by his grandchildren, is survived by his wife of 72 years, Betty Jane Greenwald Knecht, son, Todd R. Knecht, (Jane), daughter, Elizabeth Myers, (Thomas), daughter Wendy Higgins, (Craig), son Glen C. Knecht, Jr. (Beth), and daughter Amy Frierson, (Frick). He is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren (so far!) and many dear nieces and nephews. Glen was preceded in death by his daughter, Janet Lynn Dick (Jonathan), his parents, his sister, Nancy Cimbal and brothers Robert and Gerald Knecht. We loved him all the way to Heaven!

passed away Feb. 11, 2014. Betty chose to return to the family home for her final days after a brief hospital stay. Family rallied around her to reminisce, share stories, and ease her transition. Betty leaves behind children and their spouses, Jim and Elaine (Owens) Law, Joe and Lea Anne (Smith) Law, Jeff Law; special family friend, Jackie Law; and Ken Bowman. Betty was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Allen “Blondy” Law; daughter, Gail Law Bowman; and parents, Horace and Verna (Anderson) Clemens. Betty wants her grandchildren to know they gave Memaw “a bodacious life” and she is proud of Brandon Law, Jared Law (fiancée, Caitlin Smith), Victoria Law Haynes (Steven), Abby Bowman, Makenzie Law, and Derek Law. She deeply loved her family and her second grade students. Betty started teaching in 1950 and taught multiple generations within the same families during her 32 years with Maryville City Schools. Nearly every public outing included reunions as past students stopped to hug their “favorite teacher” and chuckle over times spent in her classroom. (The Law family wants Ms. Law’s students to know that she remembered special details about each of her school children: personalities, life skills, adjustments to her rules, and achievements to gain access to the classroom goodie box. She truly cared about her family of students and she delighted in their life and career successes.). Betty asked that people remember her in their own way. At her request, there will not be a public service. Our family will celebrate her through our continued daily contributions to a robust life.

a lawyer in the New Hope and Doylestown areas for more than 50 years, died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at his home in Solebury. He was 87.

Lindsay grew up in Northeast Pennsylvania, spending most of his childhood in Honsdale Pa. After attending Maryville College in Maryville Tennessee, he moved to Camden New Jersey where he worked as an insurance adjuster and attended law school at night at Rutgers University. After graduation Lindsay was drafted into the Army and spent 18 months in Germany during the Allied occupation following World War II.

Upon returning to the states Lindsay settled in Doylestown, Pa and became a member of the Doylestown Bar. He opened his law offices in New Hope shortly thereafter and spent the rest of his career there.

Lindsay was a prominent figure in town for decades. He was one of the founders of the New Hope Historical Society and was involved, as an attorney, in many of the building projects in the area. There's hardly a property in the borough that he didn't help an owner sell, rezone, get permission to renovate or subdivide at some point. His knowledge of the New Hope Zoning Ordinance was nearly encyclopedic.

More importantly, he was a part of the fabric of town. He could always be seen walking, with his signature crew cut, up and down main street, talking to everyone and telling stories. His sense of humor, his intellect, and his strong ideals will be missed by many.

He is survived by his partner of 15 years, Carol Corbett, his three children, Christine Lindsay Farley, Anne Lindsay Thornton, and CL Lindsay III, his three grandchildren, Helen and Karen Thornton and Jack Farley and his good friend and caretaker for the past two years, Margarida Faia. He was predeceased by his wife, Helen Kinnamon Lindsay in 1997.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that a donation be made to Maryville College, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804. A graveside service was held at Trinity Episcopal Church Saturday, January 17, at 2 pm.

Jane McCullough Lugo passed away on May 6, 2018.

C. Charlton Mabry January 4, 1930 – February 5, 2021 Hamilton, Ohio – C. Charlton Mabry, 91, passed away on Feb. 5, 2021, in Hamilton, OH of natural causes. Charlton was born January 4, 1930, in Jackson, TN, to Charles Mabry, Sr., and Dorothy Wise Mabry. He grew up in Knoxville, TN, graduated from Maryville College in 1950 and received his MD from Emory University in 1954. He served as a battalion medical officer in the US Navy Medical Corps. After his service, he completed pediatrics training at Temple University, where he was awarded a National Institutes of Health Fellowship. Dr. Mabry was a founding faculty member at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He taught, cared for patients and researched through most of his career, publishing extensively on PKU syndrome, diabetes, and other metabolic conditions. “Mabry Muscular Dystrophy” was named in recognition of his research. He also identified a rare genetic disorder in 1970 that came to be known as Mabry Syndrome. Dedicated to the children of Appalachia, Charlton helped start pediatric diabetes clinics in Pikeville, Barbourville and Booneville, KY. Being from Appalachia himself, he had a special fondness for people from the mountains. Charlton was “chief lobbyist” for four healthcare bills in Kentucky. In 2005 his fondest hope was realized when Senate Bill 24 was signed into law by then-Governor Ernie Fletcher. This bill expanded Newborn Screening from 4 to 29 disorders, saving roughly 100 babies each year from premature deaths or lifelong developmental disabilities. In 2009, Dr. Mabry was asked to write a history of the Department for its 50th anniversary. He happily agreed, and in 2010, First Fifty: A Pediatric Story (2010) was published. He continued to see patients and do research until age 81! His last professional publication was a collaboration on Mabry Syndrome published in the European Journal of Medical Genetics in 2020 at the age of 90.Chart was a family man. He loved his wife Barbara deeply – they were married for 68 years until her death in 2020. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren – his face would light up to see them. He enjoyed tending an orchard and beekeeping at the family’s farm in Powell County, producing batches of Sourwood Honey for much-anticipated Christmas gifts. He researched his family’s genealogy and created wonderful, meticulous, hand-drawn family trees. He loved his Sunday School and dinner club friends. Finally, he was a good-natured gardener for Barbara’s many projects. Charlton was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Mabry; his parents, Charles Mabry, Sr., and Dorothy Wise Shivery; daughter Anne McMahan; sister Carolyn Clonts and brother-in-law Richard Iddins. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Dr. Michael and Helen Mabry, Pittsburgh; David and Sarah Mabry, Oxford, OH; Dr. Jonathan and Jennifer Mabry, Tucson; son-in-law/wife Dr. Matthew McMahan and Tish Platt, Lexington, KY; grandchildren Dr. Adam McMahan, Alan Mabry, Andrew Mabry, Brian McMahan and Rachel Mabry; great-grandchildren Douglas Ingram, Lucas Ingram, Finn McMahan, Kathryn McMahan, Dylan Mabry, Ryland Mabry, Micah McMahan, Rory Bolton and Natalie Mabry; sister Dorothy Iddins. The family is deeply grateful to all the nursing staff and aides at Westover Retirement Community for their loving care of Charlton after his move to Ohio in 2019. There will be a private family service at Kerr Brothers followed by burial at Lexington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church/Mission Ministry, Kentucky Cystic Fibrosis Services, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Rejoice today, children of Kentucky – one of your champions has gone to his reward.

Rev. James E. Marvin passed away on December 26, 2018.

Jan. 13, 1928 – Sept. 2, 2013 RALEIGH, N.C. – Herbert McCraw McCallum, 85, died Monday at his residence. He was employed as a Health Planner with the State of North Carolina, prior to retirement. An ordained Presbyterian minister, he served as a chaplain in the US Air Force. He enjoyed staying active by volunteering with a variety of organizations, such as Meals on Wheels, the NC Art Museum, the RDU Ambassador and as a NC Train host. In addition, he taught college courses at Wake Tech and Encore. Mr. McCallum was associated with West Raleigh Presbyterian Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Good Shepard Lutheran Church and White Memorial Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held Thursday, 3:00 pm at Springmoor Auditorium, 1500 Sawmill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615. The family will receive friends following the service. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Dorothy Dot Thompson McCallum; daughter, Ellen Lee McCallum and partner, Barbara Hosler of Okemos, MI; brother, James Richard McCallum and wife, Peggy of Durham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Baxter McCallum and Elizabeth McCraw McCallum; brother, Oliver Watkins McCallum and a sister, Sarah Grey McCallum Bond.

James “Jim” W. McKee, 93, of Centralia, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Cedarhurst of Bethalto. He was born April 12, 1927 in Centralia, the son of Charles McKee and Carrie (Webster) McKee. He married Gwyneth “Gwen” Olwen Williams on August 20, 1970 and she preceded him in death on August 25, 2019. Jim is survived by his two children: Kimberly Anne Baugh and husband Russ of Edwardsville and Scott Kenneth Poland and wife Cindy of Knoxville, Tennessee; a daughter-in-law: Ada Poland of Fayetteville, Arkansas; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Carrie McKee, wife: Gwyneth “Gwen” McKee, two sons: Mark Alan James McKee and John Richard Poland, two sisters: Mary Elizabeth Cox and Joan Bozett; A Brother in law John Bozett. Jim served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II. Jim graduated from Centralia High School. He attended SIU Carbondale, Knox College, Aberlin College, and University of North Carolina. He graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee and the University of Illinois with masters in Mathematics. Jim was the Tennis coach and assistant Football coach at Harrisburg, Centralia High School, Florida State University and at Kaskaskia College for 22 years teaching and coaching, followed by 12 years in admin after retiring. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame at KC and the James McKee Scholarship at Kaskaskia College was started in his honor. Jim was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Centralia, where he served as an Elder, former Trustee, and former Sunday School Teacher. He was also a member of the Red Cross Board, CCBA Board, and the Centralia City Board of Appeals. Jim moved to Edwardsville in 2018 to live closer to his daughter, Kim. He made many new friends and was beloved by all who met him. Jim loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Jim always had a warm smile to give and sweet spirit to share. Per his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date with burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Centralia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the James McKee Scholarship Fund at Kaskaskia College and/or Marion Medical Mission and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, whom is honored to be of service to the McKee Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com

George T. McMahon passed away September 23, 2017. George was born to Rev. Albert E. S. and Dorothy Chase King McMahon on June 18th 1925 in Ashtabula Ohio. Preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Dorothy (John) Robinson, Beverly (Harry) Regas, and Bert (Rita) McMahon. He is survived by his brother Joe (Christine) McMahon, his Children, Sharon (Steve) Schaab, Kenneth McMahon, Robert (Teresa) McMahon, and Margaret (Cary) Finn, and nine Grandchildren. Veteran of WII, 1943-1946, US Navy Seabees, rank Coxswain. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Maryville College. He retired from Y-12 after 34 years as an Engineer.

Reverend Paul Rector McNiel, 88, of Maryville, Tennessee passed away on July 30, 2016. He was born in Harrogate, Tennessee on September 12, 1927, the son of Paul Revere McNiel and Bessie Adelia (Rector) McNiel. He married his wonderful wife, Katherine Ida (Blackburn) McNiel on May 28, 1952. Paul graduated from Knoxville High School, Maryville College, and McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. Throughout his career, he served as a Presbyterian minister, touching the lives of many in several communities in Tennessee, as well as Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, Kansas, Missouri, and Ohio. In addition to serving church congregations, for decades he concurrently directed Presbyterian Church camps in Tennessee, Arizona, New Mexico, and Ohio. In his later years, he often continued to apply his skills helping church congregations in transition as an interim minister. Paul served in the US Army in the latter part of WWII, later followed by two decades in the US Air Force Reserve. Paul loved people and the outdoors. He enjoyed hiking, camping, hot springs, and travel. He was beloved by many in all walks of life for his kindness, wit, generosity, compassion, wisdom, leadership, and interest in and caring for others. He is survived by, among others, his wife of 64 years, Katherine McNiel of Maryville, Tennessee; sons, Alan McNiel of Yaak, Montana and Dale McNiel of San Francisco, California; daughter, Peggy McNiel of Oakland, California; grandchildren, Paul and Lydia McNiel, and Juliana, Sophia, and Vincent Santucci; and brother, Don McNiel of Hebron, Connecticut. A memorial service was held on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., at Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 812 Hopewell Street, Dandridge, TN 37725. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 1017 Hampshire Drive, Maryville, TN 37801, www.habitat.org/support/giftfromtheheart.aspx.

Pastor Walter Menges, Jr., 88, of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. He was the husband of Bertha A. Schweizer Menges, with whom he celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on June 12, 2015. He was born in Chester, son of the late Walter, Sr., and Sybilla Kinsey Menges. He was a graduate of Maryville College, Maryville, TN, Class of 1950 and Princeton Seminary, Princeton, NJ, Class of 1953. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during WWII, in Germany. Pastor Menges attended Wheatland Presbyterian Church. He served his first church at Scottstown Presbyterian Church, Scottstown, NY; and served 28 years at Forest Park Presbyterian Church, Baltimore. He also served various churches in the Susquehanna Valley Presbytery PCA and retired in September of 1997 after being in the ministry for 44 years from 1953-1997. Surviving in addition to his wife, one son: William J. (Barbara) Menges. Five daughters: Margaret L. (Dale) Engle; Ruth L. (Mark W.) Hook; Bonnie L. (Steven) Fry; Grace E. (Carl) White; and Priscilla (William L.) O’Byrne, III. Eighteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. One brother: Robert M. Menges. One sister: Helen A. Menges. He was preceded in death by one son: Timothy I. Menges and one brother: William R. Menges (’51) The Memorial Service was held at Wheatland Presbyterian Church, 1125 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 2:00 P.M with Rev. Dr. Bruce C. Mawhinney, officiating. Private interment in Millersville Mennonite Cemetery. Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: PCA Retirement and Benefits Ministerial Relief Fund, 1700 N. Brown Rd., Suite 106, Lawrenceville, GA 30043. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Mountville/Columbia. To send an online condolence, visit: Workmanfuneralhomes.com

Bertha A. Schweizer Menges, 93, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Hospice and Community Care, Mount Joy. She was the wife of Rev. Walter Menges, Jr. with whom she spent 67 years of marriage before he passed away in 2015. Bertha was born on Staten Island, NY, daughter of the late Richard H. and Lydia V.F. Lang Schweizer. She attended Maryville College, Maryville, TN, where she met Walter and later helped put her husband through Princeton Seminary, Princeton, NJ, Class of 1953. Bertha served alongside Walter as he pastored his first church at Scotchtown Presbyterian Church, Scotchtown, NY and later for 28 years at Forest Park Presbyterian Church, Baltimore, MD. She served as a substitute teacher and teacher’s aide. Bertha also attended Copin Community College, Baltimore, studying Special Education. She served her church and presbytery in women’s ministry over the years. After retiring to Lancaster, Bertha became a founding member of Wheatland Presbyterian Church and worked as an usher at Sight & Sound Theatres.

She is survived by her six children: Margaret L. Engle; Ruth L. Hook; Bonnie L. Fry; William J. Menges; Grace E. White and Priscilla O’Byrne. Eighteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son: Timothy I. Menges and one brother: Richard T. Schweizer.