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Inez was born on June 19, 1922 and passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019. Inez was a resident of Bakersville, North Carolina. At age 16, Inez courageously boarded the train for Maryville College where she studied Home Economics, graduating in 1942.

Elaine Gertrude Fichter Mickey Dallas, TX, Formerly of Monroe – Elaine Gertrude Fichter Mickey began her life on March 12, 1920, in West Hazelton, Pennsylvania as the third child of parents, who were both children of immigrants, her father's parents from Germany and her mother's from Ireland. Her mother died less than a year after Elaine's birth. This tragedy shaped the rest of Elaine's life, in many ways making her the strong, fierce, determined, and disciplined woman she became. Her own harsh childhood made her forever sympathetic to "little people". She excelled in school, attending Maryville College in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she majored in Chemistry and was the captain of the debate team and the queen of the May. After a brief stent as a secretary, she was encouraged by her boss to apply to medical school. At a time when many medical schools would not even accept an application from a woman, she applied and was accepted to Duke University Medical School, graduating as one of the three women in the class of 1946. She accepted a residency in Pediatrics. During a rotation in Denver, Colorado, she met her husband, Joe Mickey, on a blind date. They were married in Denver on May 28, 1948. The newlyweds practiced medicine first in the small town of Sterling, Colorado. When Joe decided to train as a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology, they moved first to New York, and then to New Orleans where Joe completed his training and Elaine worked as part of the teaching staff at LSU Medical School. Dr. Mickey also taught at the Medical School post training, and it was during this time that their two sons, Bruce and John, were born. With their third child on the way, they decided that although they loved New Orleans, they did not want to continue to work in the university system nor did they want to raise their family there. After a period of deliberation, they moved to Monroe, Louisiana, where their third child, Jane, was born. Their medical practices flourished, and their family grew with the addition of another daughter, Dawn, in 1962. Joe Mickey tragically died of a heart attack while the couple were jogging on the Ouachita River levee on a cold November day in 1979. Elaine never remarried. She continued to practice well into her seventies, before retiring to enjoy her eleven grandchildren. In 2010, at the age of 90, she decided to move to Dallas to spend her last years there at a retirement community close to Bruce and Dawn and their families. She died at her Dallas home on June 25, 2019, surrounded by her family. Her legacy of self discipline, daily exercise, and unshrinking devotion to her work and her family will long be remembered. Her grandchildren, David Mickey and Claire Mickey, will carry the torch of the medicine into the next generation as physicians. She is survived by her son Bruce Mickey, his wife, Barbara, their son Steven and his wife, Allison, her son John and his wife, Jan and their daughter Claire and sons, David and Jake, her daughter, Jane Campbell, her husband, Gus and her children, Caroline Brazeel, Sean Rose Brazeel, and Stephanie Brazeel, and her daughter Dawn, her former husband, Nick Rizos, and their son Stratis and his wife Megan (and their son Stratis), daughter Joanne, and son Max. A gathering of friends and family will be held from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., Friday, July 12, 2019, at Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. A service of remembrance for Dr. Elaine Fichter Mickey will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Covenant Presbyterian Church with Pastor John Mabray officiating. A committal will take place at Mulhearn Memorial Park cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Homes of Monroe. The family request that anyone having a personal remembrance of her that they would like included in our memory book please email to Jane at laurenjmickey@yahoo.com or send to her office at 102 Thomas Road, suite 117, West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291. Memorials may be made in Elaine's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 5001 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or to the Louisiana Baptist Children's Home and Family Ministries specifically to The Doyle Hamilton Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, Louisiana 71211.

Margaret Fain Mize, 96, died Friday, January 27th 2017 in Charlotte, NC where she had been living for the past two years. She was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee July 29, 1920 to Charles Meek Fain and Jessie Calhoun Fain. As a student at Maryville College she earned a bachelor’s degree and met her future husband, Dr. John Thomas Mize. They were married in 1943 while he was a dental student at Emory University in Atlanta. In 1947, Margaret and Tom moved to Tryon where he practiced dentistry and Margaret raised 6 children and countless dogs and was very active in the Tryon community. Margaret was a founding member of the Gay Blades Garden Club, active in the Congregational Church, and a busy community volunteer. After the birth of the last child, Margaret attended graduate school to earn an MAT degree which qualified her to teach science and home economics at Tryon High School for over 20 years. Following the death of her husband in 1993, she continued to live in Tryon and Columbus until 2015 when she moved to the Pavilion Health Care in Charlotte for rehabilitation and nursing care following a debilitating fall. She was close to family in Charlotte including one daughter, two granddaughters and three great-grandchildren. Her surviving family includes 6 adult children, twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren, one sister, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a woman of irrepressible spirit, loved and respected by all who knew her, and truly a mother in the grand sense of the word. All who were part of her life benefited from her very special gifts of compassion, joy, kindness, and unconditional love for all. A memorial service was held Saturday, February 4 at the Tryon Congregational Church. Memorials may be made to the Congregational Church, 210 Melrose Avenue, Tryon, North Carolina 28782 or to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 (hpccr.org).

passed away February 27, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Lynn and children James D Moore and Barbara Nowling

Betty Felix Morrison was born on August 5, 1921 in Knoxville, Tennessee and passed away on February 5, 2019 in Moulton, Alabama.

Kathryn T. Nix Anthony, 96, of Ripley, TN passed away Friday June 24, 2016 at Ripley Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Memorial Services were at St. Paul United Methodist Church in the Durhamville Community where she was a member. Mrs. Anthony was a graduate of Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee and a homemaker. The widow of Sidney “Tony” Anthony she is survived by 2 daughters: Victoria Estes of Naples, FL and Paula Henne of Tallahassee, FL; 2 sons Thomas Treadwell of Brooksville, FL and David Estes of Boulder, CO; 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Obituary for Clara Jane O'Connor (Baldock) Clara Jane O'Connor, of Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on December 13, 2018. She was 98. Mrs. O'Connor was born in Knoxville, TN, to Harrod Franklin Baldock and Sopha Henderson Baldock. She was the wife of the late Andrew Francis O'Connor Sr., loving mother of Andrew Francis O'Connor, Jr., and his wife Margaret R. O'Connor of Aberdeen, MD, and the late Douglas Harrod O'Connor and his late wife Phyllis O'Connor. She was the grandmother of Timothy, Elizabeth, Andrew Ryan, Patricia and Anna Marie, and great-grandmother of six great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her sibling. Mrs. O'Connor was a school teacher for 3rd and 4th grade in Springview, New York. She enjoyed reading, playing Bridge, and Handi-Crafts. She was a member of Grove Presbyterian Church. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Grove Presbyterian Church. Contributions may be made in her memory to Grove Presbyterian Church, 50 East Bel Air Avenue, Aberdeen, MD 21001. Online condolences may be made at www.zellmanfuneralhome.com.

retired from teaching an adult High School Class after all these years. Her Husband, had owned citrus trees all these years and after the freeze in 1975, they said it was time to retire and they did. They have had visitors from all over the continents in their home but since her husband passed in 2000 their son and his wife have moved into the home.

Elizabeth Bryant Phillips of Winter Park, passed away peacefully in the early evening of September 29, 2017 at age 97. She was born June 3, 1920 in Maryville, Tennessee and lived there until after graduation from Maryville College where she majored in English and Education. In September 1942, she married Joel P. Phillips, Jr., who was a WWII Army Air Force pilot. In 1945 they moved to Joel’s hometown of Winter Park. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Orlando where she was a beloved adult Sunday School teacher for over 50 years. She taught fifth grade at Bonneville Elementary and Audubon Park Elementary Schools for many years. She was past president of Glenridge Junior High School PTA, Audubon Park Elementary School PTA and an active member of the Winter Park Garden Club, Women’s Club, Republican Women’s Club and Christian Women’s Club. She was a Godly encourager and teacher of the Bible to her family, friends and community. She was a faithful witness of Jesus to everyone she ever met. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joel of almost 58 years in 2000. She leaves behind a wonderful legacy to a very grateful family of three children; Patrick Phillips of Winter Park, John Phillips of Montverde and Barbara Grace Hunt of Winter Park, along with nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. The funeral service was held in the Henry Chapel at First Baptist Church of Orlando on Saturday, October 7, 2017. A graveside service was held at the Palm Cemetery in Winter Park.

Ruth Lane Prewett, age 100, of Maryville, died July 11, 2021 at Shannondale of Maryville. She was born in Greenback, Tennessee, and was a graduate of Maryville College. She had been an active member of New Providence Presbyterian Church for her adult life, and sang in the Chancel Choir. Her love of music was shared through her beautiful soprano voice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Prewett. Survivors include son, Gary Prewett, and daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Bill Harris, all of Maryville; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Gilbert Hartsell of Lenoir City. A memorial service will be held on July 18th at 2:00 PM at New Providence Presbyterian Church with Reverend Dr. Emily Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in Westminster Hall. A private interment service will be held at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to New Providence Presbyterian Church Music Program,703 W. Broadway, Maryville, Tennessee 37801 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tennessee 38101.

Ruth Huff Ray, age 97, of Maryville passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018, at Shannondale of Maryville. She was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church and a 1942 graduate of Maryville College. She taught school for 37 years at Vonore High School and retired from the Knoxville City Schools. She was a charter member and Past Matron of the Vonore Order of the Eastern Star # 383 and a member of the Retired Teachers Association. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Ray; parents, J. Robert and Johnnie Ella Cannon Huff; brother, Oll Huff; sisters, Mable Huff and Edna Huff Tilson. Survivors include her sister, Emma Dean Huff of Maryville; goddaughter, Lea Anne Smith Law; several cousins, friends, nieces and nephews. T Memorials may be made to your favorite charity. http://www.mccammonammonsclick.com/

passed from this life on Sept. 1, 2015, at Westhaven Villa in Aberdeen, WA. She was born on May 14, 1920 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Claude and Louise Augusta (Matschikowski) Smith. She graduated from Withrow High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, class of 1938. She then attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn., graduating in 1942 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Music Minor. Doris went to work for Cincinnati Milling Machine, keeping attendance records. She then moved to a stenographer position and paid off her college loan and purchased War Bonds. Living on the bonds she had purchased while working, she enrolled in The University of Cincinnati and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1948. She taught in public schools in both Ohio and Washington until retiring to Pacific Beach, WA in 1980. She would later live in Hoquiam and Aberdeen. Miss Smith was an accomplished musician and paid soloist. She had been a longtime active member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church where she served three years on the St. Andrew’s Vestry and was “Member of the Year” in 1998. She was also active in the Olympic Area Agency on Aging, where in 1983 was citizen of the year for O3A; the Senior Information & Assistance Program and Long Term Care. She is survived by her nephews, Robert W. Baldwin Jr. of Lacey, Wash. and John S. Baldwin of Beaverton, Ore.; nieces-in-law, Nancy and Carol Baldwin, grandnephews, Matthew Baldwin of Albany, Ore. and Bryon Baldwin of Seattle, Wash.; grand-nieces, Stacy Roseboro of Lacey, Washington and Catherine Baldwin of New York, N.Y.; grand-nephew-in-law, Steve Roseboro, grand-niece-in-law, Katie Baldwin; great-grand-nephews, Tyler and Sawyer Baldwin and great grand-niece, Libbey Baldwin.

Fred Manget Snell M.D. Ph.D. of Eden, NY, passed away on November 5, 2003. He was the husband of Diana L. Bozian; father of Susanna (Al) Addesa, John Steven Snell, Cynthia (Steven) Weseman and Alexander B. Snell; grandfather of David & Stephen Ungvary; dear friend of first wife Mary Snell.

Helen Lucille Pratt Tapp, born in 1919 in Sheklung, China, passed away peacefully in Springfield on July 16, 2019 at the age of 99. Helen lived a long and fulfilling life, witnessing a century of incredible changes, maintaining friends all over the country, and raising three children with love and wisdom. Helen went to high school in Westerville, Ohio and graduated from Maryville College in Knoxville, Tenn. In 1943 she married Roland W. Tapp, Jr., who was about to leave to fly combat missions in Italy. After the war, Roland graduated from seminary in California, and the young family embarked on a series of moves, serving in Presbyterian churches, including Garberville, California, San Diego, California, and Menlo Park, California, and Centre College in Kentucky, before eventually settling in Springfield, PA, where Roland became Associate Editor of the Westminster Press in Philadelphia. Their three children, Gary, Janis, and Neil, all graduated from Springfield High School. In Springfield, Helen was active in the Princeton Presbyterian Church, teaching Sunday School, serving as an elder, and also for a time working as secretary at the First Presbyterian Church in Springfield. After Roland retired they moved to the Morganwood retirement community in Swarthmore. She spent her last few years at the Springfield Senior Commons assisted living facility at Harlee Manor in Springfield. Helen was a loving mother and grandmother who kept her mind open as the world changed dramatically from her Depression childhood. Her legacy of love and caring will be carried on by her children (Gary, Janis, and Neil), their partners (Robey, Michael, and Maureen), her grandchildren (Alexis, Caitlin, and Susannah), Alexis’ husband, Tyson Weise, and great-grandchildren (Ryason, Jordan, and Corbin). Services private.

Helen was born in Hattiesburg, MS, on January 23, 1921 and passed away November 19, 2011. She was the only child of Jennie Quinn and James Alexander Cameron. She graduated from Maryville College in 1942 with a Bachelors Degree in English, then attended USM and graduated with a Masters Degree in Education. She remained in education for 38 years; 28 years in Petal and 10 years in Hattiesburg. Helen was an active member of Court Street United Methodist Church. She married George E. Young, Sr., on March 7, 1981, and they were married for 12 years before his death on March 31, 1993. Helen is survived by her stepsons and their wives, George E. Young and Roxanna Bevon Young of Atlanta, GA; Obie S. Young and Ramona Osborne Young of Orlando, FL; three grandchildren, George E. Young III (Trey) and Tamara Bevon Young of Atlanta, GA, and Obie S. Young II of Orlando, FL; and cousin Roger Cameron, Jr., and his wife Patricia, of Hattiesburg.

Alice Jane Zitzer, 95, formerly of Salford, PA and Dade City, FL, passed away peacefully at her Harleysville residence on October 17, 2016. Alice was a long time member of Tabor United Methodist Church. Alice Jane Weatherby, the daughter of Frank and Nellie James Weatherby, was born on October 13, 1921, on a dairy farm in Chautauqua County in western New York. Alice started school at age 4 and walked with her brother, Edwin, to a one room school house. Alice graduated from high school at age 15. Alice went to college in Maryville, Tenn. and graduated with a science degree at age 19. She attended USO dances in Hampton, Virginia where she met the love of her life, Edmund F. Zitzer. Ed and Alice were married on Nov. 23, 1943, just before he went overseas to serve as a medic in the Army for 3 years. When Ed returned, they moved to Montgomery County to be closer to family. Alice worked as a school teacher until her two children, Phyllis and Terry were born. After the girls were in school, Alice returned to work at the Montgomery County Youth Center, and was a Girl Scout leader in her spare time. She retired in October 1985 to travel the country with Ed. They visited each state at least twice in a succession of trailers and motor homes. They spent 6 months a year in an Airstream Trailer community near Dade City, Florida (Travelers Rest), for over 23 years, and always enjoyed returning to their home in the spring along the Perkiomen Creek in Salford. Never idle, Alice was always active in her church, she was an avid square dancer, and enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, camping and boating. Alice found happiness in her family and the friends she made enjoying laughter in the good times shared with others over the years. Alice’s spirit and never-ending appreciation for her faith and the Lord have brought her to her eternal home. Her prayers have been answered. God has her in his arms and we have her in our hearts forever. Alice is survived by daughters Phyllis J. Zitzer of Harrisburg, and Teresa S. Hasson and her husband, Timothy F., of Perkiomenville; two granddaughters, Denise M. Miller and Carol A. Cassidy and her husband, Chris E., and four great grandsons, Benjamin and Zachary Miller and Braden and Colin Cassidy. A memorial service was held on November 26 at Tabor UMC. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to Tabor UMC, 2209 Hendricks Station Road, Woxall, PA 18979 or a charity of your choice.