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Name
Note
Arthur R. Haylock
Class of 1953
All Notes Memoriam

Arthur R. Haylock passed away on April 29, 2017, in Sebring, Florida.

Fannie Weber Heimlich
Class of 1953
Memoriam

Fannie W. Heimlich, 92, of Attica, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 3, 2023, at her home in Attica.

Fannie was born October 13, 1930, in Marengo, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Murrel (Longenecker) Weber. She married Richard E. Heimlich in Cardington, on September 13, 1953 and he preceded her in death in 2002.

Survivors include her four children, Maria C. (Lawrence) Stampahar of Pennsylvania, Joseph E. ( James Hodnett) Heimlich of Columbus, Wesley H. (Manuel Perez) Heimlich of Spain and Clifford R. (Kathleen) Heimlich of Tiro, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, Richard M. Heimlich, a brother, Joseph Weber, two sisters, Lauramae Cutler and Muriel Weber.

Fannie was the librarian at Seneca East High School for many years, retiring in 1992. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Attica, a member of the Bloomville Lions Club and an avid OSU Buckeye fan. Fannie was a 1948 graduate of Marengo High School and she earned her bachelor degree in English from Marysville College in 1952 and her master’s degree in Library Science from Bowling Green State University.

David F. Helwig
Class of 1953
Memoriam

David Franklin “Dave” Hellwig, 93, passed away peacefully at his home in Flintstones, Georgia on May 16, 2022. He was preceded by his death by his parents, the Reverend Frederick William Hellwig and Charlotte Chatfield Hellwig and his sisters. Marilyn Hellwig Ziegler and Joan Hellwig MacRae. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jean Kemper Hellwig, and they have five children: Lucy Ann Hellwig of Chickamauga, GA; William “Bill” Helwig (Angie) of Bryson City, NC; Janet Hellwig Fortney (David) of Winston-Salem, NC; Lois Helwig Yap (David) of Palos Verdes Estates, CA; and Joseph “Joe” Hellwig of Atlanta, GA. He is survived by eight grandchildren: Rachel Hellwig, Sarah Hellwig, Virginia Yap, Emily Farrell, Nicholas Yap, Carolyn Lee, Margaret Lucarelli and Samuel Hellwig. He is also survived by six great-grandchildren: Nina Eberhart, Jack Lucarelli, Theo Lee, Hannah Lee, Wyatt Farrell and Steve Farrell.

Dave was born in Lower Valley Presbyterian Church

California, New Jersey, where his father was a pastor. After nine years in California, he later lived in Princeton, New Jersey; Knox, Pennsylvania; Macon, Georgia; and Youngstown, New York, where he graduated from Youngstown High School in 1946. Dave proudly served in the United States Navy for three years, serving on the USS Orion and USS Minah from 1946–1949. He was stationed in Cuba, Panama and Peru. After his naval service he graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee in 1953 with a degree in political science. He was a member of the track, cross-country, and wrestling teams at Maryville College, and he greatly enjoyed attending their college reunions throughout the years. It was at Maryville College that Dave met his future wife, Gene Kemper. After graduation, Dave moved to Chattanooga and worked for TVA, initially in the Maps and Surveys Division and later in the Power Supply Division. He retired from TVA as Power Supply Engineer in 1988 after serving for about 35 years.

Dave was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga for 68 years. He served the church in several capacities: Sunday school superintendent, Sunday school teacher, elder, and deacon. Additionally, he served on several church committees and was particularly instrumental in providing transportation to and from church services.

Many members over the years.

Dave’s life was always service-oriented. For many years he was a volunteer fireman in the Chattanooga Valley community. He also worked as a volunteer in several other organizations: Boy Scouts, Habitat for Humanity, St. Matthew’s Men’s Shelter, Community Kitchen and Newton Child Development Center.

Dave’s faith was important to him, and we are delighted that he has now joined Church Victorious. His Presbyterian roots were very deep, and these roots continued to deepen over the years. He was a good and faithful servant, and his influence on his family and many others will always be felt.

Betty Gillenwater Horton
Class of 1953
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Betty Gillenwater Horton, age 87, of Alcoa, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018, at her home. She was a 60-year member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Robert D. Horton; father and mother, John Campbell Gillenwater and Zoe Hall Gillenwater; twin sister, Bobbie Scarlett. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Lesa Hitch; grandchildren, Jay (Emma) Hitch, April Anderson, and Brandi (Jeremy) McNally; sister, Mary June Clark; step-son, Brian (Joy) Horton; several great-grandchildren; niece and nephews; special friend, Dorothy Knouff.

Fred J. Ingram
Class of 1953
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Dr. Fred J. Ingram, 96, of Crossville, was called home Tuesday, November 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garvin and Viola Ingram; wife of 62 years, Lola Blankenship Ingram; brothers, Arvel Ingram, twin infant brothers, and James Ingram. He is survived by his sisters, Mary Morton of Townsend, TN and Carolyn Slack of Chillocothe, OH; brother, Bob Ingram of Madisonville, TN; children- Dewain Ingram of Bushnell, FL, Ron (Mary) Ingram of Germantown, TN, Sheri (Bob) Phillips of Crossville, TN, and Karla (Doug) Koontz of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren, Mathena Carbone of Ocala, FL, Lore Woods of Lobelville, TN, Veronica (Hank) Tansey of Memphis, TN, Jackie (Didier) Stahl of Mexico City, Chad Phillips of Dallas, TX, Tiffany Phillips of Crossville, TN, Tyler Koontz of Maryville, TN, and Braxton (Kehauliana) Koontz of Knoxville, TN; and 12 great grandchildren. Dr. Ingram graduated from Madisonville High School, received his B.S. degree from Maryville College, Masters from the University of Tennessee, Doctorate from Oklahoma State University, and did his internship at Baylor University. He graduated aviation school and had his pilot’s license. He was the State Director of Technical Education for the state of Tennessee, Director of Human Services in Cumberland County, teacher and principal at Walnut Hill Elementary, and a teacher at CCHS. In 1941, he was a left handed pitcher for the Cleveland Indians AA team, the Cedar Rapids Raiders. He was also a Sunday school director, teacher, and deacon at the First Baptist Church of Crossville.

Richard Y. Kerr
Class of 1953
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became a great Great Grandpa on April 17, 2014 . His oldest Grandson Jason Brasel and his wife Carolyn gave birth too Hope Elizabeth who weighed 6lbs.4oz. at birth.

Dick Y. Kerr
Class of 1953
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Writes in to share that he is now the proud grandfather of 4 girls and 2 boys. Three of the girls live in Goodlettsville, TN.

Richard Y. Kerr
Class of 1953
Memoriam

Dick was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Baptist minister Howard Kerr and Mary Kerr. He was one of seven children. He attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN, and then enlisted in the US Navy. Rising to Lt. Commander rank, he served actively for eight years and then settled in California as a reservist for a total of 20 years with his first wife, Lesta.

After the Navy, Dick became a schoolteacher, then a high school counselor, with Concord’s Mt. Diablo Unified School District, and finally retired in 1992 as vice principal of its Adult Education division. After he and Lesta divorced, he met and married Betsy Ehlers, a Special Education teacher in the school district, 33 years ago.

Upon retirement, they moved to Placerville and found property with a renovated studio in order to care for Betsy’s first husband, Jack, who had developed dementia and bipolar disorder. Jack died in 2003.

Dick and Betsy were active with the United Democrats and enjoyed years of square-dancing with the Placerville Apple Jacks and Jills. They took a nine-month RV tour of the US in 2001, and finished visiting all 50 states and capitals in 2004. Since Betsy’s daughter, Alison, was lead vocalist on Princess Cruises, they enjoyed accompanying her on cruises to Japan, Australia, UK, Italy, Greece, and Israel.

After their 2-story house on an acre became too much to handle, Dick and Betsy moved to a smaller home in Placerville’s Eskaton Village in 2016, situated on a canyon facing a beautiful western sunset. There, Dick contentedly watched golf and his beloved 49ers football team on TV with his cat, Dolly, on his lap until he became fatigued and decided to finally close his eyes in farewell.

Dick was well-known and well-admired for his sweetness and kindness, and his compassionate care for others.  He was adored by those who knew him.

Dick is survived by his wife, Betsy, his sister, Linda Boswell, his brother, Ken, his two children, Douglas Kerr (Dareth) and Deborah Brasel (Glen), grandchildren Jason Brasel, Joshua Brasel and Janet Smith and six great-grandchildren. His second family consisted of daughters Robin Callan (Sean), and Alison Ehlers (Phil Roberson).

David G. Kipp
Class of 1953
Memoriam

Mr. David George Kipp, of Red Boiling Springs, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, at The Palace Care and Rehab in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee.

Mr. David George Kipp is survived by; wife, Mary Wilson Kipp,son, Erik (Heather) Kipp,
daughters, Giselle (John) McMullen, Karen (Taylor) Neely, granddaughters, Amanda (Steven) Johnson, Rachael Marshall, grandson, Christopher Marshall, great-Grandchildren,
Benjamin Johnson and Olivia Johnson.

Shirley Atwell Marble
Class of 1953
All Notes Memoriam

Assured of the love of God and her family and friends, Shirley passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on December 19. A lifelong resident of Syracuse, Shirley enjoyed countless significant relationships including family, friends, classmates and church members. Born on June 18, 1931, she was a devoted daughter of John S. Atwell and Marion B. Atwell and a loving sister of Nancy M. Stanistreet. After graduating from Nottingham High School in 1949, Shirley attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education, class of 1953. Soon after graduation from Maryville College, Shirley married Louis S. Marble on August 29, 1953 and taught elementary school in Florida during his tour of duty with the U.S. Air Force. Upon their return to the Syracuse area, they settled in Camillus. Shirley continued to use her expertise in elementary education as the director of Christian education in two local churches, First Presbyterian Church on West Genesee Street and Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church in Dewitt. As a woman of faith with an ardent love for children, she made a considerable difference in the lives of numerous children and their parents while cultivating ongoing programs for the Christian nurture of church members of all ages. As a member of First Presbyterian Church, Shirley served both as a deacon and a ruling elder. For the last two decades, she also served as an elder and immensely enjoyed worship and fellowship as a member of Marcellus Presbyterian Church, where she was inspired most recently by Pastor Pamela J. Gnagy. The essence of Shirley’s life can be defined by relationships, especially those of her family and friends. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, adoring grandmother and captivated great-grandmother. The sight of a child invariably brought a smile to her face and an abundance of joy to her, even in her final days. Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Louis S. Marble; sister, Nancy (Paul) A. Stanistreet; daughters, Elizabeth (Calvin) Wilson and Cynthia (Michael) Fowler; sons, John (Carol) Marble and Charles (Lesley) Marble; grandchildren, Cara (Nicholas) Wiest, Gwenyth (Anthony) Perella, Bethany (Jeffrey) Swisher, Evan Marble, Benjamin (Nicola) Chin, Emily Chin, Nathan (Deidre) Fowler, Jordan (Emily Brillanti) Fowler, Elizabeth Fowler, Jonathan Fowler, Justin (Michelle Lupien) Marble, Jon Luke Marble and Ashley Marble; 13 great-grandchildren; one cousin; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Virginia Sanderson Matthews
Class of 1953
Memoriam

Virginia Matthews, 92, of Hackensack, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023, with family by her side. Born to Stanley and Virginia (Forrest) Sanderson in Chester, PA. A graduate of Maryville College, Virginia taught in Maywood and Paramus for several years. Later, she worked for NJ Division of Taxation. She was a parishioner of First Presbyterian Church of Hackensack. Virginia loved to travel with her longtime companion, Roland Jungeblut.

Devoted mother of Carolyn Lyons and her husband Kevin (deceased); Susan Siebert and her husband Bill. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Devin, Brian, Kyle & Sean. Predeceased by her beloved sister Julia Smith.

Clyde E. McCampbell
Class of 1953
All Notes Memoriam

Clyde Elmer McCampbell, Jr., LCDR U.S. Navy, Retired, age 85, passed away on July 8, 2015. Mr. McCampbell retired from the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War. He was past Exaulted Ruler of the Nashville Elks Club (BPOE #72); past National Chaplain of the Grand Elks Lodge and a member of the Tennessee Tennis Hall of Fame. Preceded in death by wife, Ann McCampbell; and daughter, Beth McCampbell. Survived by daughter, Kristie (Jay) Pope; grandchildren, Samantha (Zack) Hilliard, & Jason & Casey Pope; and great-grandchildren, Brody & River Hilliard. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Woodbine Funeral Home by Jim Crockett. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery with Military Honors. Family served as Pallbearers.

Jeanette Wiley McMaster
Class of 1953
Memoriam

Sidney Jeanette Wiley McMaster, aka GG or Jeanette, was born on Friday, January 22, 1932 in Tupelo, Mississippi, the eldest child of Eugene “Gene” Fulton and Mildred “Mid” Newell Wiley. She died on Thursday, September 8, 2022 in Oak Ridge, TN. Predeceasing her were her mother and father; her brother, David Lee Wiley; and her husband, William Murry McMaster. Left to remember her are her sisters, Ann Van Hassel of Heiskell, TN and her Mary (Bill) McWhorter of Oak Ridge, TN; her children, Bruce (Karla) McMaster of Oak Ridge, TN, Jane McMaster (Dan Clemens) of Petaluma, CA, and Catherine (Paul) Pietrow of Rhinebeck, NY; her grandchildren, Lindsay (Corwin Walls) and Kasey (Ren Li) McMaster, Anne & Rachel Pietrow, and Ben Clemens. GG was beautiful and carried herself with class. (Was it just a coincidence she and Queen Elizabeth II passed away the same day?) She graduated from Maryville College and attained her Master’s in Library Science from Florida State. An avid reader and lover of books, she spent her career as a librarian. She leaves behind many memories; both those she recounted and those she made with her family. There were the regular visits to Pontotoc, MS, to visit her grandparents when she was a young girl. There was the train ride during which she and her sister, Ann, traveled together to Knoxville from Pontotoc (at the tender ages of 12 and 6) to join their parents when they first moved to East Tennessee. She reminisced about lying in bed at her Aunt Gracie’s house in Nashville, with no air conditioning, sweltering, during the regular summer stints at the Vanderbilt Divinity School Library under her aunt’s tutelage. Then there was her daring trip to Mexico City with Gracie, in the 1950s (via bus!). GG often spent time in the Smokies, and some of her other adventures include the time she made the difficult climb up the front of the Chimney Tops at the ripe age of 50, with Jane & Catherine. Another memorial hiking trip, with her family, was to Spence Field where she supported the fending off of a hungry bear that interrupted the family as they picked blueberries and sunbathed, and had to be chased away by a shoe to its nose. GG was also an accomplished pianist and a dedicated gardener. A naturally commanding presence, GG did not hesitate to “boss around” her next younger sister Ann, who was able to return the favor in the past 18 months; as Ann cared for GG at home. We recall Ann and GG watching football (or basketball) games with a glass of white wine in one hand and Cheetos in the other. GG loved to cook (just kidding), but despite that, she made delicious fried chicken and always the best of the best carrot cake for family occasions.

Sally Brown McNiell
Class of 1953
All Notes Memoriam

Sarah Heron Brown McNiell of Maryville died in Nashville, TN April 20, 2019, at the age of 87. Sarah was born in Hialeah, FL to Elmer McIlvaine Brown and Helen Corrie Parker, who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Stuart Percy McNiell, Jr. She is survived by her son Stuart P. McNiell, III (Anna) of Nashville and her daughter Helen Anne McNiell (Antonio Alcala) of Alexandria, VA; by her grandchildren Stuart P. McNiell IV (Hannah Balash) of Pittsburgh, PA, John Patrick McNiell (Allison) of St. Louis MO, Paloma McNiell Alcala and Maya Isabella McNiell Alcala of Alexandria, VA; by great granddaughter Margaret Rose McNiell of Pittsburgh; by her sister, Margaret Anne Brown Tait (John) of Ames, IA, by sisters-in-law Barbara McNiell Handley and Shirley McNiell Heatherly of Maryville; and by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Descended from the Brown family of Maryville and the Parkers of Louisville, TN, Sarah was raised on dairy farms in South Florida and in Maryland. She entered Maryville College in 1949, where she was student body president in 1953 and among the fourth generation of the Brown family to attend the college. After earning her B.A. degree from Maryville in 1953 and an M.A. degree in History from the University of Tennessee in 1954, Sarah began a 40+ year career in higher education at Maryville College, earning her Ph.D in History from the University of Tennessee in 1973, and ultimately retiring in 1995 as the chairman of the MC history department. She was honored with Maryville College’s Alumni Citation in 2000. An active member, Elder and adult Sunday School teacher at New Providence Presbyterian Church, she also served the community as a founding member and officer of the Maryville/Alcoa League of Women Voters, a member of the Blount County Library Board, a founding member and first President of the Blount County Historic Trust, and as Maryville City Historian for 12 years. She was also a member of the Friends of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and in addition to hiking in the Smokies, enjoyed bird watching, family history, book clubs and international travel. Sarah’s life will be celebrated with a memorial service at New Providence Presbyterian Church, Maryville, on a yet-to-be-determined date. The family suggests memorial contributions to Maryville College, New Providence Presbyterian Church, or the Friends of the GSMNP. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home www.mccammonammonsclick.com

Paul L. Merwin
Class of 1953
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Capt. Paul Merwin ’53 recently had a park named in his honor due to his record of service at the Naval Station Norfolk in the 1970s. He “emerged as a leader at a time when leadership was sorely needed at Naval Station Norfolk, and the Captain Paul Merwin Salt Marsh Park is a fitting and appropriate recognition of his priceless contributions.” Read more here: http://hamptonroadsnavalmuseum.blogspot.com/2018/06/captain-paul-merwin-and-renissance-of.html

Donald W. Merwin
Class of 1953
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Donald Wallace Merwin Sr. passed away surrounded by family at his home, on June 14, 2018 in Newport, OR. He was 88 and valiantly fought cancer and heart disease for a prolonged period of time. Don was born in Louisville, Kentucky on February 20, 1930 to Wallace Chapman Merwin and Signe Stenberg Merwin where his father attended Louisville Theological Seminary. He traveled with his parents to North China shortly thereafter. Japanese forces invaded northern China in 1937 and at the end of 1940 Don, his mother, and his four younger siblings returned to the United States due to the increasing likelihood of a U.S. war with Japan. He lived in Ventnor and Rutherford, NJ until returning to Peking (Bejing) in late 1946. In 1948, Chinese Communists headed by Mao Tse Tung gained power, Don went to south central China to work with the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration to distribute food, supplies, and equipment left behind by the U.S. in China. He returned to the U.S. in 1949 when it became clear that Mao would soon take over the country. Don graduated from the Peking American School in 1947, the College of Chinese Studies in Peking in 1948, and from Lafayette College with a degree in International Business in 1953. He joined the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1949. He served for 20 years, including 3 years of active duty on the staff of Commander Naval Forces Far East in Japan. Don met Pamela Davis Merwin in Long Lake, NY. They were married on October 4, 1954 in the chapel on the Yokosuka Navy Base in Japan. After leaving active duty, Don spent 40 years in international business. As a result, Don and his family lived in New Jersey, Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Washington State, and California. Don and Pam enjoyed a wonderful retirement together in Newport, OR. Don was active in the Newport First Presbyterian Church, the Pacific Maritime and Heritage Center, and a local cancer support group. Don was an avid reader of history and built many detailed wooden ship models. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family in the home he designed. Don and Pam were married for 63 years at the time of his passing. Don was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Robert Bruce. He is survived by his wife Pam of Newport, OR, and his children: Donald W. Merwin Jr. (Ana) of Clackamas, OR, Susan Merwin Roebber (Michael) of Newport, OR, and Alison Merwin VanGorp (Brett) of Hereford, AZ. He cared deeply for his grandchildren who include: Audrey Merwin, Rebecca and Ben Roebber, and Thea and Jackson VanGorp. Don’s surviving siblings include: Paul Merwin, Alma Goecker, David Merwin, and Douglas Merwin. A memorial service is planned for Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Newport First Presbyterian Church. For those who would like to make a donation in Don’s memory, please consider a gift to Newport First Presbyterian Church.

Bruce Roderic Miller
Class of 1953
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passed away in Schenectady, NY.

Robert A. Mizelle
Class of 1953
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Bob Mizelle passed away in November at the age of 88 from heart failure. Though he had been battling health issues for years, his family believes that his heart lost its spark four months earlier when Beth, his love and wife of 64 years, left this earthly life. Bob was surrounded by family when he passed and we know that he joined Beth in Heaven that day. Bob was the second of seven children born into a large loving family in New Jersey. He was close to his parents and siblings and he kept that connection throughout his life. As a teen, Bob was active in their church youth group and enjoyed ski trips and all the social opportunities of a large family. As a young man, he went to Maryville College in Tennessee for Business Administration. In his senior year, he met a beautiful freshman, Beth Chamberlain, who agreed to type his papers. When Bob graduated college and enlisted in the Navy as an officer, he proposed to Beth and they were married during a snowstorm in Iowa on New Years Day, 1955. Beth and Bob enjoyed a Naval officer’s life and their first child, Laura, was born while he was out at sea. Soon afterwards, Bob began his civilian career at Ratheon in Massachusetts for a few years, where they had a second daughter, Claire. He accepted a job with IBM and moved the family to Woodstock, NY (before the concert), Stamford, Connecticut, Paris, France and then back to Stamford before he retired from the company after 27 years. Bob concluded his career with Rolm before he finally retired and focused on his lifelong passion – sailing. Bob had always loved the water. As a child, he and a friend “bought” a rowboat to use on the Passaic River that he named Corky. Sadly, Corky was in Bob’s life for only a few days before it was reclaimed – but he was hooked. Decades later, when their family moved to Stamford, he bought a 19′ Lightning, a wooden sailboat called Mystery, that had to be caulked, sanded and sealed every year. It was part of the fun, he would say. When the family relocated to Paris for 3 years, the boat was sold and Bob resorted to organizing weekend trips about Europe – usually around towns near water and boats. When they moved back to the States, a 30′ C&C, Encounter, was purchased and the family joined the Stamford Yacht Club. Bob always had a strong competitive spirit and he enjoyed the camaraderie and challenge of racing sailboats regularly on Long Island Sound. He also joined the Halloween Yacht Club so that he could compete in their races as well. Bob sailed with friends up and down the East Coast and competed in the race to Bermuda several times. Many years later, they upgraded to a Hood 38′ cruising sailboat, Fantasia, that he and Beth loved to sail and even took down to the Bahamas for a spell. Bob loved to be out on the water and especially enjoyed sharing his passion with family and friends. Bob was an adventurer and modern day explorer. With his wife and friends, they rented a sailboat off Turkey, skied the Alps, rode camels in Egypt, went on a photo safari in Africa, ziplined in the rainforest, climbed the ruins in Peru and many other trips where they could experience new cultures. Bob loved people and he was always quick to smile and friendly to all. He taught those around him to work hard in their pursuits; whether for work or hobby, be kind to others, look for the positive and to enjoy life. Bob and Beth loved their family, extended family and friends. They enjoyed camping, perusing museums and art galleries, gathering at reunions, swapping stories at boat raft-ups or sharing an outdoor concert with friends. They used to host theme parties that transformed their house regularly. The North Stamford Community Church was a big part of their lives for 49 years and Bob was instrumental in the building of the memorial garden where Beth’s ashes are and Bob’s will be placed later this year. Together again…always. Bob is survived by his two daughters, Laura and Claire and their husbands Sylvain and Matthew. He loved but leaves his four granddaughters, Olivia (Otis), Elise, Cecilia (Alec) and Deirdre, his sisters, Lorraine and Carol (Dan) and his brother, Roy (Geri) and their families. Unfortunately due to the restraints caused by the current health crisis, the family will not be able to hold the memorial service for Bob that was planned for this weekend. We are grateful for all who shared Bob and Beth’s lives and gave them great joy and wonderful memories. We should all carry on their example of living and loving to the fullest.

Ruth Blackburn Morgan
Class of 1953
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Ruth E. Morgan, born on August 31, 1931, died peacefully in her own home, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Russell R. Morgan, and grandson, Zachary Aicher. Surviving her are her sisters, Margaret White and Katherine McNiel and their children and grandchildren. Also surviving are her children, Linda Morgan-Clement (Michael), Carol Antoniewicz (Kerry), Thomas Morgan (Nicola), William Morgan (Jeremy), Mark Morgan (Amy), and Kristin Aicher (Michael) and nine grandchildren. We thank you for your fierce and loyal love and the music of your life in ours. In life and in death we belong to God, with Daddy you are now at peace; well done good and faithful servant. Arrangements for a Celebration of Life service are pending. Memorials may be made to the Mission, Outreach, and Peacemaking Committee, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 812 Hopewell Street, Dandridge, TN, 37725.

William S. Morse
Class of 1953
Memoriam

William S. Morse passed away June 19, 2018.

John A. Morton
Class of 1953
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John A. Morton age 81 of Maryville passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Friendsville. Preceded in death by: Parents, Fred & Grace Morton; Brother, Fred Morton Jr. Survivors include: Wife, Judy Morton; Son & Daughter-in-law, Mike & Linda Morton; Daughter & Son-in-law, Gail & Alan Shuler; Three Grandchildren; Three Great-Grandchildren; Brother & Sister-in-law, Bob & Mae Morton; Sister & Brother-in-law, Wilma & Eugene Garren. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 6, 2011 at Sherwood Memorial Gardens with Rev. Glenn Grubb officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to First Baptist Church of Friendsville, 403 North Farnum Street, Friendsville, TN 37737. Friends may call at their convenience after 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000.

Herschel L. Mosier
Class of 1953
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Herschel L. Mosier, Jr., 80, of Rockleigh, formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Loving husband of the late Sharon. Dearest brother of Edson Mosier and his wife Mary Jane of Harrington Park and Molly Mosier of Boston, MA. Loving uncle of many nieces, nephews, grand-neices and grand-nephews. He will also be dearly missed by all at the Bergen County Health Care facility who became his family.

Arnold S. Munn
Class of 1953
Memoriam

Arnold S. Munn, 90, long time resident of Crystal River, Fl died peacefully on Friday, February 11, in the care of his wife of 32 years, Julie Munn and other devoted family members following a brief illness.

Graveside services were at Fountains Memorial Gardens in Homosassa, Fl, on Tuesday, Feb. 14, attended by Munn families from North Carolina, Long Island, New York, California, as well as those in Florida.

His eldest son, Arnold S. Munn, gave the loving eulogy, followed by reminiscences by his wife, Julie Munn, long time writer for the Citrus County Chronicle, and great-great-granddaughter Anastassia Johnson.

Arnold was a native of East Islip, Long Island, where he retired from teaching in Islip schools before moving to Florida in the 1980s and adopting Crystal River as his new home.

He was a graduate of Maryville College in East Tennessee earning several degrees prior to his teaching career.

Always community minded, and a history scholar, many know him as the founder of the annual Civil War Reenactment in Citrus County, in which he and his wife also participated for 10 years.

He was a practicing member of the Seventh Day Adventist church in Crystal River.

Attending services from North Carolina were sons Arnold S. Munn, Daniel Munn and his wife Mia; his daughter Marion Ruff and grandson Ben Munn. From Long Island were Jason Munn and wife Liz, and son Andrew Munn, retired NYPD officer, and granddaughter Jeanette Munn from California.

He was devoted to his family and was surrounded with love and care in his final days by his Florida family members: daughters Kim Sandstrom of Ocala and husband Simon; Kelly Bernard and husband Donald; Kristine Handgen, Jaime Daigneau of Homosassa and husband Stacey, and Anastassia Johnson and husband Ben of Homosassa.

Beautiful memories of Arnold remain with all those who loved him dearly including many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

 

Harry E. Newberry
Class of 1953
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Passed away Dec 10, 2007 due to a severe fall. He received his Master degree from Middle Tennessee State and EDS degree from University of Georgia. He was working on his doctorate in Physical Education when he passed. He retired after 42 years of coaching football, baseball and wrestling in Gwinnett County Georgia. He was married to the former Christine Stephens for 54 years at the time of his passing.

Grace Greenawalt Nieto
Class of 1953
All Notes Memoriam

Grace A. (Greenawalt) Nieto, 84, formerly of Huntingdon, PA, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at Commonwealth Assisted Living at Front Royal, Front Royal, VA. Born August 14, 1931 in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late John Bruce and Lucetta (Stephan) Greenawalt. She was united in marriage to Dr. Jose C. Nieto on June 28, 1959 in San Fernando, Spain. Dr. Nieto preceded her in death on March 25, 2016, after 56 years of marriage. Mrs. Nieto is survived by a daughter, Jenny R. Nieto and her husband, Rex E. Cowgill, of Broad Run, VA; and two granddaughters, Chelsea C. Cowgill of Grand Rapids, MI, and Katie A. Gilbert of Fairfield, PA. She is also survived by three siblings, Bruce Greenawalt and his wife, Judy, of North Carolina, Mary Whitacre and her husband, Jim, of Pennsylvania, and Iva Welge of Texas. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Christina L. (Nieto) Gilbert on December 26, 2003; and a sister, Jean Maurer. She was a volunteer for many years at the Huntingdon County Library, as well as, the Juniata College Library, both of Huntingdon. Mrs. Nieto received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Maryville College, Maryville, TN. She was employed as a teacher; and for the first several years of her career she taught in numerous locations including, Cuba, Utah, and various other states. Subsequently, she became employed as a Spanish and English teacher at Juniata Valley High School, Alexandria, where she worked for many years until her retirement. Mrs. Nieto was a world traveler; and loved traveling alongside her husband. She also enjoyed reading and hiking. Above everything else, she treasured spending time with her family, who will remember her as being an exceptional wife, mother, and grandmother. At the request of the family there will be no public visitation. A graveside service was held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Riverview Cemetery, 245 Standing Stone Avenue, Huntingdon, with the Reverend Christy Dowdy officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in remembrance of Grace A. Nieto may be made to the Huntingdon County Library, 330 Penn Street, Huntingdon, PA 16652, or to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater PA Chapter, 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110, or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Western PA/ West Virginia Chapter, 333 E. Carson Street, Suite 441, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

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