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George Dewey Howell, Jr., departed this life on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family at the age of 92 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born July 20, 1930, in Maryville, Tennessee, to the late George D. Howell, Sr, and Sarah Kiskadden Howell, he received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Maryville College and went to work as a chemist at Oak Ridge Laboratory. At a young age he received a military exemption from serving in the Korean Conflict due to wartime work at Oak Ridge. He retired after more than 30 years at the laboratory.

George was a “Mister Fixit” who assisted many friends, neighbors and even strangers with countless projects. As a young man he loved airplanes and earned his license to fly, but decided to stay close to the ground after his children were born. Hobbies included yard work, woodworking, and his beloved NASCAR on weekends. He was Presbyterian in his faith and member of the choir in his younger years. He had a passion for orchestra music that began when he played the sousaphone in high school.

George is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Doris Rogers Howell of Jackson, TN; his daughter Catherine Frye and her husband, Steve, of Jackson, TN; son George D. Howell III and his husband, Sandy Kozik, of Memphis, TN; brother William Howell and wife Joan of Maryville, TN; two grandsons, Justin Amos Page (Hannah) and Ethan Rogers Page (Whitney); and four great-grandchildren, Will Page, Sam Page, Greta Page, and Ruby Page, all of Nashville. He was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Kiskadden Howell (Peggy) of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Jane Short Hower, 92, of Elliottsburg died at 11:34 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the Pinnacle Health West Shore Hospital, Mechanicsburg. Born on June 30, 1923 in Oberlin, Dauphin County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel M. and Rachel (Brown) Short. On August 30, 1952, she married her late husband Donald S. Hower, Sr. with whom she was blessed to share nearly 41 years, of marriage before he preceded her in death on August 28, 1993. Surviving are her children, Theodore Bailey and his wife Robin, of Spokane, Wash., Donald S. Hower, Jr., of Elliottsburg, Stephen S. Hower and his wife Kathy, of Millerstown; a son-in-law Eric Stewart, of Columbia; a sister, May S. Lootens, of Aberdeen, MD; grandchildren, Eric Joseph Stewart and his wife Jennifer, of Lititz, Erin Jane Stewart, of Columbia, Elizabeth Suzanne Hower Maize, of Millerstown, Zack Bailey, of Washington; and three great grandchildren, Natasha Stewart, Hayley Stewart and Jalen Stewart . One daughter, Catherine Ann Stewart, two brothers, Dr. William Short, Dr. Robert Short and one sister, Mabel Garner, preceded her in death. She was a 1941 graduate of Port Royal High School, a 1945 graduate of Maryville College, TN and a 1950 graduate of Kutztown State College with a Masters degree in Library Science. She was also a member of the Centre Presbyterian Church, Loysville, where she held several positions, including elder, and adult bible class teacher for 50 years. In addition to teaching a knitting class, her other memberships include, The Pennsylvania State Retired Education Association, National Retired Education Association, Maryville College Alumni Association, the Perry County Literacy Council, where she served as former board member, volunteer and tutor. As well as serving as director, consultant and librarian for the Bloomfield Public Library. Her love of reading and writing was apparent having several articles published in a number of different magazines and having authored two books, “Seven Sisters of Our Faith” and “Stained Glass Windows of Centre Church”. During her career in education, she began teaching secondary English in Mifflin, Juniata and Perry Counties. During WW II she chose to aid in the war effort by taking a job as an expediter at the Mechanicsburg Naval and Supply Depot. Naval shipyards in New York and Norfolk, would send messages of needed parts for damaged ships. She then sent the information to manufacturers to deliver the much needed parts. If word was received that another ship had sustained worse damage the parts would be diverted to the latter ship. Later in 1986, she retired as the librarian of the West Perry High School. A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at the Centre Presbyterian Church, Loysville, with the Rev. William Hambright officiating. Interment was private in the adjoining church cemetery. There was no viewing; however, family received friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service, Tuesday at the church. Arrangements were entrusted to the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge St., Mifflintown. For those who desire memorial contributions in Mrs. Hower’s memory may be made to the Centre Presbyterian Church, 3912 Freeman Hollow Road, Loysville, PA 17047.

Anne Wickliffe Howland passed away Monday, May 27, 2019, in Athens, Georgia, due to a sudden illness. She was 85. Anne was born December 14th, 1933 in Washington, DC to Delsie Hitt Buckley and Daniel Wickliffe Buckley. She graduated from Fairfax High School in 1951 and Maryville College in1955. During her long career she worked in Washington for the Departments of Defense and the Interior; at St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Tucker, Georgia; with the Presbyterian Church, USA in Atlanta, Georgia and Louisville, Kentucky; and at Rock Springs Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. She was very active in the life of St Andrews from 1966 to 2008. In 2008, Anne moved to Davidson, NC, to a “mother-in-law apartment” attached to the house her daughter Nancy and son-in-law Douglas Ivan Brown had built. Anne loved playing the role of grandmother to her five grandchildren, and felt fortunate, though heartbroken, to be on hand to support Nancy and her family as Nancy battled breast cancer. Anne was an accomplished singer and music held a special place in her life and heart. She was an avid quilter and enthusiastic handicrafter. Other interests included genealogy, writing, theater, and travel. At the time of her passing, she was in the process of moving to Athens, Georgia to be closer to her son and daughter-in-law. She was in good spirits, excited about her big plans, and looking forward to beginning a new phase of her life. Anne will be remembered as a mother, grandmother, and friend possessed of inimitable loyalty, forbearance, and an endless patience rooted in calm strength and fervent faith. She had compassion for all, was liberal in her outlook, and generous to a fault. She is survived by sons Ray Howland (Nancy) of Arlington, TX and Jim Howland (Smita Swarup) of Athens, GA and five grandchildren: Briana Howland of Arlington, TX; Lloyd Brown (Natalie) of Griffith, IN; Daniel Howland (Katie) of Shoreline, WA; Adam Brown (fiance Lauren Ward) of Dahlonega, GA; and Aurelia Brown of Davidson, NC; and a multitude of dear friends, too numerous to name in this space. Anne’s passing reunites her with daughter Nancy Howland Brown, who died in 2013, and her father and mother who passed in 1983 and 1985, respectively. A celebration of the life of Anne Wickliffe Howland will be held Saturday, July 27 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Tucker, Georgia. Funeral arrangements by Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes, Athens Georgia. Interment is to be at Clifton Cemetery in Clifton, Virginia. A graveside service will be held there, date to be announced. For more information, call Jim Howland: 404-455-3850. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Cancer Research Institute or the Spina Bifida Association.

Emily Virginia (Smith) Hoyer, 89, of Gainesville, Fla., died Thursday, March 17, 2022, following an extended illness. Em­ily was born in Frank­lin County, Virginia on January 23, 1933, the daughter of the late Gillespie Ray Smith and Mary Elizabeth (Garland) Smith.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Glenn Davis Smith, Fredrick Ray Smith, her sister, Mary (Smith) Steele, and her husband, Albert S. Hoyer. She attended Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn. where she met Albert. They grad­uated from Roanoke College, Salem, Va. while raising four children. She was a respected ele­mentary and high school teacher, an active church volunteer and a Lifetime Member of Presbyterian Women. She served as a Commissioned Lay Min­ister in The Presbytery of the Sun (Louisiana), Presbytery of the Peaks (Belmont Presbyterian Church, Roanoke, Va.) and Presbytery of St. Au­gustine (Florida) serving as a part-time chaplain at the retirement community where she lived in Gainesville, Fla.

Emily is survived by two sons, Albert Mark Hoyer and wife, Kathy of Newton, N.J., Stephen C. Hoyer and wife, Sharon of Oconomowoc, Wis.; two daughters, Mary Kate Vellis and husband Nick of Gainesville, Fla. and Ann L. Arnold and husband John of Eustis, Fla.; eight grandchildren, Katie and Molly Hoyer, Christina, Andrew and Arny Hoy­er, Alexis Vellis, Scott and Bobby Arnold, and six great-grandsons.

Mary Ruth Hoyt of Maryville, TN, was welcomed home by her Lord and many loved ones on January 27, after a long life of faith, learning, and service. Mary Ruth was born on August 13, 1921, to James Wells Hoyt, Sr. and Ruth Browne Hoyt in Tullahoma, TN. After graduating from Maryville High School in 1939, she went on to earn a degree in English from Maryville College in 1943. After graduation, she began a lifelong career as an Administrative Assistant for the Aluminum Company of America. She served ALCOA capably for 41 years with a broadening scope of responsibilities until her retirement in 1986. A woman who loved the diversity of world cultures, Mary Ruth became a seasoned traveler, exploring every continent except Antarctica. She delighted family, friends, and community groups with slide shows of her travels, inspiring many to their own adventures and to a deeper appreciation of art, architecture, religion, geography, and the many various expressions of the human spirit. Mary Ruth was a member of the American Association of University Women, weekly volunteer and member of Friends of the Blount County Library since 1958, previous board member of Child and Family Services, volunteer with the Community Benefit Sale at New Providence Presbyterian Church, and a member and elder of Highland Presbyterian Church since its organization in 1953. Mary Ruth is predeceased by her parents; her sister, Elizabeth Stone Hoyt; her brothers, James Wells Hoyt, Jr. and William Andes Hoyt; and her nephew, Van Tarvin Hoyt. She is lovingly remembered by her niece Lace Hoyt (John) Stevens, nephew William Andes (Susan) Hoyt, Jr., and niece, Brenda Griffin Hoyt. Mary Ruth will also be dearly remembered by her great nephews and nieces, Michael (Nicole) Hoyt, James (Sarah) and Carl (Adrienne) Stevens, and Jennifer and Christina Ruth Hoyt; and her great nieces and nephews, Langley Ruth and James Hoyt, Morgan McNeil and Elizabeth Stevens, and Ethan Simonen and Paige Stevens. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 1, at 2pm, at Highland Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Dr. Dwyn Mounger officiating. Reception following. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Highland Presbyterian Church, Blount County Friends of the Library, or the Community Benefit Sale at New Providence Presbyterian Church.

of Fairless Hills died Friday, May 9, 2014, at Aria Hospital Bucks County Campus. She was 70. Born in New York City, Mrs. Hubscher has been a long time resident of Fairless Hills. She enjoyed cooking and traveling and had visited many places all over the world including, the Amazon river, Antarctica, and Machu Picchu. She also looked forward to her Friday trips to the salon to get her hair done. Mrs. Hubscher was an animal lover and had numerous pets throughout the years. Beloved wife of Maurice F. Hubscher for 47 years, Mrs. Hubscher was the loving mother of Christian Hubscher (Susan), Josanne Hubscher and Delana Hubscher Ryan (Michael). She was the devoted grandmother of Beverly, Danielle, Brock, and Colton and was the great grandmother of Brianna.

Betty Lane Huddleston passed away March 25, 2017.

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

Robert W. Hudson, 61, formerly of Chattanooga, died on Friday, November 28, 2008 at VA Hospital, Decatur, GA., following a prolonged illness. Mr. Hudson was born in Chattanooga to James and Rebecca Hudson. He was a graduate of Central High School, attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and Eastwood Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran, worked in commercial truck sales, and enjoyed golf and bowling. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his children, Rebekah Joy Hudson and Robert W. Hudson II of Chattanooga; sisters, Janet H. (Charlie) Trinks of Lawrenceville, Ga., and June H. McBride of Chattanooga; brothers, Jerry R. (Judy) Hudson of Thomasville, Ga., and Richard L. (Gaye) Hudson of Harrison; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and 12-1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home with Dr. Mike McGinnis officiating. Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery with American Legion Post 95 providing full military honors. Memorial donations may be made to VA Medical Center, In Memory of Robert W. Hudson, 1670 Clairmont Road, Volunteer Services (135), Decatur, Ga. 30033. Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.

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

Salisbury-Rev. Richard (Dick) Charles Hughes, age 81, of Salisbury, MD, died April 19, 2014 after a lengthy illness with Parkinson’s Disease. Born in Philadelphia, PA on August 6, 1932, he was the son of the late Laura Virginia and Raymond Joseph Hughes. He graduated from Bartrum High school in Philadelphia and he was an Eagle Scout. Dick graduated from Maryville College, Maryville, TN in 1956 after serving in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity in 1961. Rev. Hughes’ first church was at Hamden Presbyterian in Baltimore, MD, and he also served two years as stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Baltimore. In September, 1967 Dick began a 28 year ministry to Pitts Creek and Beaver Dam Presbyterian Churches, Pocomoke City, MD. After retiring, Dick became an interim minister for Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church in Snow Hill, MD for two and a half years. Rev. Hughes served as Moderator for New Castle Presbytery in 1974-75. He was very active on numerous committees which included the Housing Authority of Pocomoke City, Speer Trust, Committee of Ministry, and many others. Dick loved to play golf, travel, read and preach. His sermons always included at least one good story and he loved to tell jokes. In his later years, he was known for his one-liners. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Nancy Dodge Hughes ’56 of Salisbury, MD; one daughter, Dawn E. Brandstrom and her husband Peter Brandstrom of Salisbury, MD, two sons, Scott A. Hughes and his wife Donna of Pocomoke City, MD, and Paul D. Hughes and his wife Wanda of Onancock, VA; one brother, Donald R. Hughes of Broomall, PA; five grandchildren Brittany N. Holdren, Brooke A Hughes, Paige A. Hughes, Charles W. Hughes and David S. Hughes; a sister-in-law Mary E. Emery of Penney Farms, FL; an uncle Charles Sketchley; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law Lois Hughes, a brother-in-law Robert Emercy, and his aunt Ruth Sketchley. uf

Mary Elizabeth Dickinson Hughes, 92 was born May 11, 1924 and passed Dec. 25, 2016 in Lake Oswego, Ore. Mary was born to RC Dickinson and Laurinda Kemper Dickinson in Bradenton, Fla. She attended Maryville College for two years and then transferred to the University of Kentucky where she received a Kellogg Scholarship to complete her Registry in Medical Technology and Bachelors of Science in Bacteriology. Mary moved to Seattle in 1946 where she received a Teaching Fellowship at the University of Washington as she pursued graduate studies in Microbiology. While there she met Raymond Willis in a microbiology class. Mary and Ray were married in 1948, and moved to Bay City, Ore., where Ray studied salmon in the coastal streams for Oregon Fish & Wildlife and Mary worked as the medical technologist at Tillamook General Hospital. Their three children were born in Tillamook. Ray was transferred and the family moved to Portland in 1957. Mary worked for over 40 years as a microbiologist. During the final 16 years of her career she worked at Oregon Health & Science University as the Supervisor for the Pediatric Microbiology Laboratory. She took pride in helping save the lives of very sick babies, teaching the next generation of physicians, and co-authoring research papers. Ray predeceased Mary. Following her retirement she met and married Robert Hughes in 1977. He was a CPA and a Fellow in the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. He encouraged Mary to pursue her artistic talents in photography and gardening. They enjoyed traveling and touring gardens in Europe and Russia. Their home near Reed College was on the garden tours for both the International Clematis Society and the Hardy Plant Society. Throughout her life, Mary approached every challenge with a “can do” attitude and believed in the importance of making a contribution to science and society. For example, she was a Founder in the OHSU Center for Ethics in Health Care. Bob died in 2002, and the following year Mary moved to Mary’s Woods, where she continued gardening, scrabble, water aerobics, and dining with friends. With Sr. Carolyn’s help Mary was able to move a large number of her precious plants to Mary’s Woods. She and her family wish to thank the remarkably skilled and caring staff at Mary’s Woods and Kindred Hospice and her wonderful doctor, Elizabeth Eckstrom. Mary was preceded in death by her brother, Martin Dickinson (Ingrid); and sister, Marjorie Clarke (Robert) and survived by sister, Marilyn Helgason (Haldor), Jupiter, Fla.; and sister-in-law, Betty Helms, Long Beach, Wash.; and her three children, Susan Tolle, Marjorie Willis, Ronald Willis (Stephanie); and by Jerry Tolle, the father of her grandchildren, Daniel McIntosh-Tolle (Lindsay) and Laura Tolle (Christopher Smith), San Jose, Calif.; and her beloved nieces and nephews. A memorial will be held at 2 p.m., Jan. 7, 2017 at the Mary’s Woods Chapel (Provincial House) in Lake Oswego. Remembrances may be made in Mary Hughes’s memory to the OHSU Center for Ethics in Health Care, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Pk Rd, UHN-86, Portland, Oregon 97239.

Sarah Joyce Linginfelter Hughes, 86, of Maryville, Tenn. passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior on April 2, 2019, after two years at home on hospice care. Born in Fairmount, Ga., on May 21, 1932. Sarah was was raised in Alcoa, Tenn., graduating from Alcoa High School, Maryville College and University of Tennessee majoring in music and education and retiring from Harriman City Schools. Church organist for 40 years at Robertsville and Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, Tenn., Sarah was reunited with her loving husband, Ronald Mack Hughes; parents, William S. and Thelma Lacey Linginfelter; brother, Bill Linginfelter Jr. and wife, Betty; along with many other loved ones and friends who are rejoicing with her in heaven. Survived by three children, Katherine, David and John Hughes of Blount County; grandchildren, Angela and Jason Stokes, Gina and Shawn Franklin, Holly Hughes, Chrissy Hughes and Julian Hughes; and great-grandchildren, Skyler Hughes, Johnathan Franklin, Jordan Franklin and Michael Stokes. In addition, two brothers the Rev. Henry Linginfelter, Ronnie Linginfelter and wife, Cathy as well as in-laws Nova Haun, Ann Wade and Joy Hughes. Sarah also leaves many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins who loved her dearly. Celebration of Life memorial service will be Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Clarks Grove Presbyterian Church and Cemetery in Alcoa, Tenn. Receiving friends 12-1 p.m., service 1-2 p.m. and food in fellowship hall 2-3 p.m.

Barbara Lou Fitch Hughes of Moore Haven, Florida passed away on June 26th 2023. She was born in Orlando, Florida on April 30th 1944. Barbara is a graduate of Plainfield High School in New Jersey, as well as a graduate of Maryville College located in Maryville, Tennessee, earning her Bachelor’s degree in education. On August 5th 1967, Barbara married her college sweetheart Norman “Sonny “ Hughes. She worked for the Glades County School District as a teacher, media specialist/librarian. Barbara was a member of the Christian Church of Moore Haven. She had a passion for reading as well as an assortment of crafts including, quilting, cross-stich, crocheting, painting, and scrapbooking. Barbara is survived by her husband; children: Sunny Austin, Scott (Michele) Hughes; grandchildren: Savannah Austin, Gage Austin, Slade Austin, Dominic Hughes, Alana Hughes, Blade Hughes, Brianna Hughes, Jackson Hughes and great granddaughter, Aviana; brother, David (Maureen) Fitch; nieces and nephews: Christina, Ryan, Matthew and Joseph. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents Richard and Agnes Fitch; Brother John Fitch; and son, Mario Hughes.

Virginia Wilson Berg Hula passed away in Illinois, December 1985.

Betty Hunt of Raleigh, NC died at her home in North Hills August 12th after a brief illness. She was 102 years old. Betty, the only child of Clarence Bell and Alice Hardy Lanterman, was born on May 13th, 1911 in Chicago, IL and was raised in Evanston IL. She attended Maryville College class of 1934. She married Charles Lindsey Hunt of Asheville, NC in 1937. He was a graduate of UNC, and worked for the Federal Department of Soil Conservation Service. They lived in Asheville, Forest City, Greensboro and Raleigh. Having met on a Greyhound bus bound for Chicago’s Century of Progress in 1933, it was natural that the Hunt’s would share their great passion to travel, and after his retirement in 1972, they traveled the world making new friends, seeing new places, and learning new cultures. Lindsey died in 1993 after 56 years of marriage and adventure. Betty was active in the community serving on the board of elections, in the PTA as a president, in the DAR as a regent, in the Presbyterian Church on many committees, and was a registered Democrat. She enjoyed being with friends in book clubs, bridge clubs, sewing groups and entertaining in her home. She is survived by her son Joe Hunt of Durham, and her daughter Helen Coman of Asheville, two grand children Michael Hunt and Carrie Cooper, and one great grandson Walter. She is predeceased by her son John who died in 1976.

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

Joseph “Uncle Joe” Earl Huskey, age 100, of Talbott, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020, 12 days before his 101st birthday. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and member of the Masonic Lodge, Shriners International, and the Lions Club. Uncle Joe was also a Chemical Engineer and very interested in education. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Huskey; parents, Will and Maggie Huskey; brothers, Clay Huskey of Newport, Hugh Huskey of Maryville and Troy Huskey of Texas. He is survived by his niece, Susan (Wayne) Cooper; nephew, Chris (Shelia) Huskey; and several other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Graveside service 2:00 PM Sunday, November 22, 2020, at Westview Cemetery with Dr. J.W. Taylor officiating. Mr. Huskey will lie in state from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM on Saturday at Fielden Funeral Home in New Market.

On June 21, 2022, Laura Louise Hutchens passed away after a valiant battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, C. Oary Hutchens, and mother, Nellie Fife Hutchens. Also, cousin Susan Keller Perry, whom she loved as a sister.

She is survived by brother, Ronald O. Hutchens (Martha); niece, Kimberly Hutchens McElyea (Todd); nephew, Charles R. Hutchens; niece, Amy Hutchens Reed (Bradley). She was also a much loved “Aunt Boo” to grand nephews and niece, Micah, William, Laura, and Alexander McElyea; Brandon and Lucas Reed. Also, beloved, life long friends Phyllis Garner and Nanette Mabe.

Laura graduated from Maryville High School in 1972. She went on to earn her B.A. in English from Maryville College and Masters of Library Science from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville. She began her career with the Blount County Public Library in 1980, and served the library until her retirement as the Assistant Director in 2016. She was a superb soprano vocalist, being offered an audition with the New York Metropolitan Opera, and a proficient pianist. She will be greatly missed by all of her family, friends, and family of co-workers at the Blount County Library.

Robert Easton Hutchison, Jr., age 76 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church and Program Director at East Tennessee PBS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Easton Hutchison, Sr., and Gertrude Holl Hutchison. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Cloud Hutchison; brother and sister-in-law, David Paul and Elizabeth Hutchison; nieces and nephews, Angela Shenefield, Michael LaPrade, Robert LaPrade, Brad Hutchison and Abby Olde. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at New Providence Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Dr. Emily Anderson and Rev. Steven Musick officiating. The family will receive friends at the Church following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to East Tennessee PBS, 1611 East Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37917; New Providence Presbyterian Church Welcome Table, 703 W. Broadway, Maryville, TN 37801; or Maryville College Science Building, attn: Advancement Office, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804.

Dr. Kenneth D. Hutson, 74, of Marietta, died peacefully Sunday, October 4, 2009, surrounded by his family. Born in Monroe County, Tennessee, he is survived by his wife, Katherine; three daughters, Karen Crowe and husband, Andy; Katrina Wood and husband, Charles; Kristie Vanderpoel and husband, David; one son, Kenneth Hutson, Jr. and wife, Katie; six grandchildren, Clint, Kyle, and Anne Crowe; Jonathan Wood; and Abbey and Kenny Vanderpoel; and one brother, William R. Hutson of Maryville, TN. A longtime resident of Marietta, he practiced dentistry for 35 years, was a member of the Cobb County Dental Society, served one year as the Chair of the dental staff at Kennestone Hospital, and was a member of the Academy of General Dentistry. He was a past president of the Metro Marietta Kiwanis Club and served on the Board of Commissioners for the Cobb County Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs for over 20 years. Dr. Hutson played guitar and was the lead singer for the bluegrass band, The Brakemen, and was an honorary inductee into the Georgia Country Music Association Hall of Fame. He served as a Captain in the Air National Guard, and was an inactive Deacon at Roswell Street Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Maryville High School in 1953, the University of Georgia in 1957, and Emory Dental School in 1963.

Elizabeth (Enloe) Hutton was born November 12, 1934, and died March 17, 2016 of dementia and complications after a fall. She will be missed by her children and their families — Gwyneth Hutton, Elaine H Johnston, and Richard Hutton, as well as numerous friends. Elizabeth was born and raised in Atlanta, GA to Pauline Parker Enloe and Richard Enloe. She attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN, where she met her husband of 53 years, Jack Hutton. They married in 1956. They lived in West Virginia and Texas before moving to New Orleans in 1965. Jack served as Organist and Choir Director of Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church for 45 years. Elizabeth was a preschool teacher in her early career, and served as administrative assistant at Rayne for over 20 years, until she retired. She was the ultimate church lady, and greeted all who worshipped at Rayne with a smile and a wave from the choir loft. More than one member of Rayne has said that they joined because of her beaming welcome. Elizabeth knew the words to nearly every song ever written, and burst into an appropriate song at any given moment. She was enthusiastic and joyous about life and never missed an opportunity to be silly, to laugh, or to appreciate the gifts in her life. She was the “fun mom” all her children’s friends wanted as a chaperone on field trips, even if her own kids sometimes wished she could miss one. She gave her heart to everyone she met, and claims an extended family of “adopted” children. Thanksgiving dinners for 25 people were not unusual, as she rounded up all who did not have other family nearby to celebrate with. Anyone who needed a meal when dinner was ready was welcomed, and a whispered “FHB” to her kids (Family Hold Back) made sure there was enough for all. Elizabeth grew up with an extended family of uncles, aunts and cousins, and her crazy Enloe stories created family sayings to fit a multitude of situations. “Make the tea, Louis,” — the standard reply to someone who tells you to do something you are already doing or have done – has reached far beyond the borders of the Enloe clan. Elizabeth supported many charities throughout her life. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a contribution to the New Orleans AIDS Task Force, St. Luke’s Homeless Outreach, or the Rayne Memorial Music ministry. Elizabeth would encourage you to sing a song in her honor. Memorial service was March 31st, 1:00 p.m. at Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church.

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.

David Allen Hutton was born on March 16, 1952 and passed away on February 18, 2013 in Atlanta, GA.

of Huntington passed away on March 19, at the age of 82. He is survived by his wife Ruth Ann, daughters, Kim (Rick) Borkus, Dawn (Paul) Locascio, grandchildren Nick Borkus and Dayna (Anthony) Rojas and great-grandchildren, Sophia, Rowen and Phoenix Rojas. Robert was a graduate of Huntington High School, Stony Brook Preparatory, Maryville College and he attended McCormick Theological Seminary. He received advanced degrees: Masters from New Paltz, a second Masters in special education, a professional degree and a doctorate from Hofstra University. He served in the U.S. Army as a chaplain’s assistant and medic. Dr. Hyne taught for 27 years in Northport and Huntington School Districts. He taught a doctoral program at Hofstra University. Bob lived a life of contribution and service. He served on a town community committee to establish group homes for special needs children. He served ten years on Harborfields School District Board of Education and was President for several years. He served on the Board of Visiting Nurse Association and participated in establishing the Hospice House in East Northport. He worked with his wife Ruth Ann at Douglas Elliman Real Estate since his retirement from education. Bob was an avid sailor. He loved photography and reading. He will be missed for his wit and sense of humor, his animal advocacy, his generosity of heart and guidance.