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Mary “Ruth” Light Fox passed away on April 4th at home in Maryville, TN. She was born on July 11, 1942, in Silva, North Carolina. As the daughter of a U.S. Park Ranger, she grew up and lived in several places including Ravensford next to the North Carolina headquarters of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Bryson City, NC; Gatlinburg, TN; and Tupelo, MS. She married James Roy Fox, and they lived in Portsmouth, VA; Guntersville, AL; Alcoa, TN; Chattanooga, TN; and settled in Maryville, TN.

Ruth was an active member of New Providence Presbyterian Church where she previously served as a Senior High School Youth Leader and the Director of Youth Programs for one season. She especially enjoyed caring for the 1- and 2-year-old children during worship service. She was an active participant of the New Providence Presbyterian Church Community Benefit Sale, the Welcome Table, and New Providence Presbyterian Women where she held several offices. She was an alumnus of Maryville College, served on the college alumni board, and was an active volunteer during the Maryville College Alumni KT week. She was a previous member of Junior Service League, a JSL sustainer, member of the Chilhowee Club, and a member of the Chilhowee Investment Club. For fun, she was a member of a sewing group, a knitting group, and a bridge club. She loved her flower and vegetable gardens and always found joy working in her yard.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, James Bartholomew and Mary Elizabeth Light, daughter Tina Marie Fox, and her sister Betty Harrell of Atlanta, Georgia. She is survived by her husband, James “Roy” Fox; son and daughter-in-law Dr. Lon and Sally Fox; daughter and son-in-law Greta and David Schwall; three grandsons: Barrett, Harrison, and Brody Schwall; two step grandchildren: Cassie and Drew Pedigo; a step great granddaughter: Emory Pedigo; nieces Kim and Elizabeth Harrell; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Ruth and Harry McCandless; nieces Shannon Ervin and Stephanie Herbert.

The family is very thankful and humbled by the outpouring of love, support, and prayers of so many friends and family. Additionally, we are thankful for the staff at Blount Memorial Hospital, Morningview Rehabilitation Center, Blount Memorial Hospice staff, Dr. Schrock’s staff, caregivers Nisha and Rebecca from Right at Home who were all very kind to Ruth during her brave battle with cancer. Lastly, we would like to thank McCammon Ammons Click (Ruth’s grandfather, Roy “Pop” Ammons, was one of the original owners) for their assistance.

wanted to share he following thoughts for this fall, “As our hearts turn to Homecoming time may we be thankful for our years of new learning, teachers, staff, friends that have enriched our lives through the years.”

husband, Kenneth H. Fraelich passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2015.

is founder and artistic director of an outreach children’s theatre in Tuscaloosa, AL. Kristin also received the “Druid Arts Award” Theater Educator of the year 2013. She is the artist and director of the “Canterbury Gallery” and has been restoring a 200 year old home on Greek Island. Kristin is also a Adjunct Professor / Human Growth and Development at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.

has earned her PhD in Cultural Studies of Education from the University of TN. She has done adjunct work for TN Tech University

retired as an educator for the Texas Public Schools, after 32 years of service. My last assignment was with Huntington High School, where I served as the Asst. Principal for nine years. I worked as a teacher, coach, bus driver, as well as other duties as assigned. Now I will play golf, ref football, find a low stress part time job, volunteer at non-profits, and sing off key in the choir at church.

Following the death of her husband in 2009, she moved back to Washington where she is from originally and continued their business, The Patrice Press. She retired from teaching and book publishing, and has been the editor of The Lincoln Highway Forum, the magazine for the national Lincoln Highway Association, for the past 15 years.

Kathleen “Kathy” Colyer Franzwa passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 14, 2020. She is survived by her mother, one sister and two brothers.

Theodore (Ted) Edward Frauman, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, born on June 14, 1937 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Pauline and Walter Frauman, passed away at age 81 on July 1, 2018. He died peacefully after a series of physical health setbacks in recent years. Ted always had a good story to tell drawn from his life experiences and humble upbringing. He graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1959. His first post-college employer was his last having taught for 39 years in Broward County Florida Schools, most of it at Boyd Anderson High School, where he was Chair of the Social Studies Department for 25 years until retiring in 1999. Ted was the loving husband of Karen, his wife of nearly 58 years. He was preceded in death by his brother, Walter, and survived by his wife and sons, Eric and David, their respective wives, and three grandsons. Ted loved sports particularly watching the Marlins and Dolphins play. He loved teaching and then watching his sons play sports in their youth, and then once they were adults competing in Ultimate Frisbee tournaments – he was their biggest fan. While his kids were young he and Karen spent lots of time at the beach with their sons and regularly took vacations in their beloved popup camper. Ted loved to sing; the church choir and men s chorus played a significant role in his adult life. He also sang in the Vesper Choir while at Maryville College, and was a member of Alpha Sigma fraternity. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and the choir for 45 years, and upon retirement volunteered at the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society teaching elementary school kids what life was like in the early 20th century. The family invites donations in Ted’s name to the Maryville College Fund (https://www.maryvillecollege.edu/giving/give-today/), Christ United Methodist Church – Men s Chorus (call (954) 771-7300), and/or any type of organization that sponsors/cares for dogs (Humane Society). Friends and family can pay their respects at a memorial service on Friday, July 20 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church, 4845 NE 25 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308. Attendees are welcome to bring flowers. Ted ask that they be a blue flower arrangement; they need be delivered by 3pm if having them delivered.

Mary James Bevan Freeman, 88, died June 13, 2021, in Oxford, MS. The memorial service will be held on Friday, June 18, at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church, Oxford, with the Reverends Ann Kelly and Greg Goodwiller officiating. A reception will follow after the inurnment in the church courtyard. Waller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Freeman was born on August 11, 1932 in Little Rock, AR to James John Bevan and Mary Robison Bevan. While she was in middle school the family moved to Memphis, TN. She graduated from Whitehaven High School in 1950 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Art from Maryville College in Maryville, TN in 1954. She later completed a Master’s Degree in Religious Education from Memphis Theological Seminary in 1997. Mrs. Freeman also studied at the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA. It was there that she met her future husband, the Rev. Dr. David Freeman who was a student at Union Theological Seminary. They were married in July of 1958 until his death in 2014. As a minister’s wife, Mrs. Freeman, was actively involved in the five congregations her husband served as pastor from 1958 until 1997: Talladega, AL, Staunton, VA, Memphis, TN, McAllen, TX, and Greenwood, MS. The couple retired to Oxford, MS in 1997. Along the way she also taught Bible in the public schools in Virginia, preschool in Tennessee, Aerobic Dance in south Texas. She also served as the director of Su Casa de Esperanza, a community outreach organization in south Texas, among other occupations. Her volunteer work was even more varied and often centered on the life of the church and ecumenical groups such as Church Women United. She was active in Presbyterian Women and in the work of the various presbyteries in which the couple lived. She was ordained as an elder and served as a commissioner to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in 2002. She participated in alumni activities, especially at Maryville College. Family was a great joy to Mrs. Freeman. She was a loving and devoted daughter and mother and had great affection for her grandchildren. She also loved family reunions and keeping up with her uncles, aunts, and cousins. The Freemans also hosted a foreign exchange student, Lello Sabato, of Castellammare di Stabia, Italy who remains a close member of the extended family. She was a life-long learner and teacher. She especially enjoyed a Disciple Bible Study class that she and her husband taught in conjunction with First Presbyterian Church, Oxford. She was voracious reader, loved traveling, and was fond of reminiscing. Her later years were spent at Presbyterian Village in Little Rock and the Blake in Oxford. The staff of each facility showed her great kindness and she put effort into learning the names of people who worked around her. Mrs. Freeman is survived by her son, the Rev. Dr. Jim Freeman and his wife Paulette of Shreveport, LA; her granddaughter Lindsay James Freeman of Terneuzen, Netherlands; grandson William Freeman of San Diego, CA; step granddaughters Anneke Bunting and Megan Toland of Arkansas; step great-grandchildren Halle Bollman, Braden Bollman, and Jett Toland; and numerous cousins. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mrs. Freeman’s memory may be made to the Freeman Lecture Series at First Presbyterian Church, 924 Van Buren Avenue, Oxford, MS 38655; or to Solar Under the Sun, PO Box 5004, Jacksonville, AR 72078 (www.solarunderthesun.org). For additional information or to leave an online condolence, please call 662.234.7971 or visit www.wallerfuneralhome.com.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert “Rob” Hays Freeman, who left this life on February 16th, 2024, at the age of 59. Born to the late George Pierce ‘Buddy’ Freeman III and Helen Sewell Freeman on December 30,1964 and grew up in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

Rob attended Father Ryan High School and Maryville College. In his professional life, Rob began in 1995, a successful manufacturer’s representative business, Mechanical Products, Inc. selling in Georgia, Tennessee and Florida which continues with his passionate and strategic vision for the industry.

A Tennessee native migrated to the North Georgia mountains to raise his family and to anchor his business until he made his way back to the waters of the Tennessee River to live his final dream on a houseboat. He had a lifelong attraction to the waters of Old Hickory Lake to the Gulf of Mexico. All the while listening to his favorite musicians which he enjoyed sharing with everyone he knew. Rob enjoyed most sports with a fervent allegiance to the UT Volunteers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and NASCAR.

Rob leaves behind the loves of his life, Michele Freeman and his treasured daughter, Abigale Freeman. His nephews David Freeman (Jen, Logan, and Dylan) and Dirk Freeman, brother “Geep” Freeman (Sharon) and his sister Mary Ann Pennington (Rick) as well as the entire Sewell family from Atlanta. His friends who became family, Paul Beasley, Jamie Boulanger, Freddy Britton, John Elliott, Ray Hawkins, Todd Jarrell, Haynes Johnson, Andy Paulsen, Larry Perry, Danny Schenk, Victor Sewell, Pat York, and Brian Tabor (pre-deceased) and so many others. As well as many business partners that became lifelong friends.

In the quiet wake of Rob’s passing, his legacy and generosity will continue to ripple through the lives he touched, the business he created and the memories he made.

Evelyn Leeds French, 95, of Westminster Towers, Rock Hill, SC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 11, 2017. She was born on March 9, 1922, in Springlake, New Jersey. Evelyn graduated from Moorestown Friends School, Moorestown, NJ in 1940. She received her BS in Food & Nutrition at Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee in 1944. She received an A.D.A. (American Dietetic Association) membership from University of Maryland in 1945. She studied in Institutional Management at Columbia University from 1947-1952. Evelyn worked for 25 years in airline catering for American Airlines and Marriott Corporation and retired in 1984. Evelyn moved to Charlotte in 1991 and became an active member of Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, NC. She moved to Westminster Towers in Rock Hill, SC in 2003 and joined Westminster Presbyterian Church. Evelyn’s hobbies were traveling, reading, music, volunteering. She traveled extensively for pleasure and visiting missionaries. Evelyn was preceded in death by her father, Joseph R. French, her mother, Helen H. French and her brother, J. Russell French. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Mary French, two nephews, Dr. Donald R. French, D.O. and David French, two nieces, Lois Hennessy and Mary Ellen Nogami. Survived also by her family in Christ, Tim and Barbie Kusserow and children David, Beth and Hannah. Memorial service was held on Friday, March 24, at Westminster Towers in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Memorial gifts should be given to Westminster Towers Endowment Fund.

(Roy) Wayne Frey of Concord died on December 17th at age 77. He was born in Birmingham Alabama to (Joel) Raymon Frey and Sarah Bozeman Frey, now deceased.

He attended schools in Tarrant, AL where he grew up, graduating from Tarrant High School in 1962. From there, Wayne enrolled at Maryville College in Maryville, TN where he earned a B.A in philosophy. While at Maryville, Wayne met his future wife, Jean Reynolds of Canonsburg, PA and the two were married, shortly after their graduation, in June of 1966.

Wayne and Jean moved to Princeton, NJ where Wayne enrolled at Princeton Theological Seminary for a four-year study plan where he earned a Masters degree. As part of his education, he was offered a year’s internship with the WVA Mountain Project in the Great Coal River Valley in WVA and pastored three small country parishes while there. Many sweet memories and good friends were made there.

After graduation from seminary, a teaching opportunity arose when Wayne was offered a position as an instructor and chaplain at Colby-Sawyer College in New London NH. This was our introduction to what turned out to be our home state from then on and we couldn’t have chosen a better place to start our New England life.

The early 1970s found us in Concord, where we have lived ever since. Wayne was employed as director of NH’s Program on Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Concord.

Becoming increasingly intrigued with computers and their function, Wayne took some courses in computer science in the early 1980s, earning an additional Masters degree and then deciding to explore his career potential further by accepting a position with the State of NH as a computer programmer. A position with Chubb Life America followed, then some years at AIG in Manchester, NH.. Finally he moved on to Fidelity Investments Corp. in Boston. When their IT department transferred to NH, Wayne happily relinquished the daily bus ride to Boston for the much shorter commute to Merrimack, NH. He spent many successful & fulfilling years there as Senior Technical Analyst, which turned out to be his true calling after all. Wayne retired from Fidelity in 2016.

He had a lot of fascinating adventures, though, on the way to Fidelity, so he had no regrets. His life in Concord held wonderful opportunities such as becoming a long-time member of the Concord Chorale; a singer in the quartet Chanson, a group of close friends; as well as a member of the choir of the UU Church of Concord where he was a church member since 1974.

Wayne made many dear friends along the way who were endeared by his down-to-earth, genuine nature and sincerity. He is deeply missed by all.

Wayne is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean Reynolds of Concord, his brothers Lloyd Frey (wife Cynthia) of Phenix City, AL and Paul Frey (wife Carol) of Norcross, GA, four nephews, five nieces, and numerous grand-nieces, grand-nephews, and cousins. Also surviving are two sisters-in-law, Marilyn Reynolds of Pittsburgh, PA and Lorie Reynolds of El Dorado Springs, CA., and an abundant number of friends who loved him.

has now retired and loving this new adventure.

BORDENTOWN – Alan G. Friedrich passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2010.

Born in Trenton, he was a lifelong resident of Bordentown.

He received his bachelor of science degree at the Maryville College, located in Tennessee, in 1969. Alan served with The United States Army during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in 1976.

After the war, Alan began his career working for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, where he supervised the air pollution enforcement activity in central and southern New Jersey. In 1993 he was promoted to the position of assistant director of occupational health and safety.

He retired in 1995 after over 20 years of dedicated service. His accomplishments included: directing the first comprehensive safety and health program in the country, authoring five “Safeworks” which were published by the United States Department of Labor, O.S.H.A., and conducting extensive occupational health and safety surveys in the New Jersey casino industry.

He was a member of the Governor’s Council on Public Occupational Health and Safety, New Jersey State Safety Council, Occupational Safety and Health Program Managers Association, and the State Plan Designee (NJ) to the National Safety and Health State Plan Association. He was also a member of the Yapewi Aquatic Club located in Bordentown.

Alan was an avid environmentalist and enjoyed spending his time in the outdoors, but his greatest joy in life was spending time with his son, Alex.

The son of the late Edwin C. and Florence M. “Gibbs” Friedrich, he is survived by his son, Alexander Friedrich and his mother, Joanna Friedrich; his special friend, Bobette Bohanan, and many friends and neighbors.

In Jan 2022 accepted a job offer to be a Supply Systems Analyst for the VA’s Veterans Integrated Services Networks (VISN) in Nashville, TN, covering the five VA Healthcare Systems (6 hospitals) in KY and TN after working at the VA Hospital at Mt. Home (Johnson City, TN) for 13 years.

Justin Fritts in June of 2011. The couple now resides in Northwest Tennessee

James Bertram Manwaring Frost died peacefully in his sleep on September 6, 2013 in Houston, Texas. He was born on February 8, 1925 in Paterson, New Jersey to James Bertram and Marion Frost. His early work experience included working in farming, driving a fuel oil truck, a stint with bottling for Pepsi Cola, being a biological laboratory assistant for Squibb, and tree expert for a landscaping firm as well as a caretaker while attending college. He loved to sing and went to Westminster Choir College in New Jersey before going on to Maryville College in Tennessee. After graduating from college, Jim enlisted in the United States Army. He went to officer training school and would eventually reach the rank of first lieutenant. He met and married Barbara Hill Learned, also in the army, and after serving honorably, he retired to become a professional executive for the Boy Scouts of America in the Finger Lakes region in New York. In 1957 Jim moved to Andover, New Jersey, to attend Princeton Theological Seminary after receiving God’s call to become a Presbyterian minister. While attending seminary, he served as a “Student Pastor” for the Andover Presbyterian Church. Almost four years later he became the Assistant Pastor for the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church in Pleasantville, New York, serving alongside of The Reverend John Whallon. Jim remained there until 1966 when he accepted the call to become the pastor of the United Presbyterian Church in Patterson, New York, where he would serve until he retired in 1990. The Reverend Frost was a pastoral counselor and spiritual leader who also became a practicing psychotherapist in 1976 after receiving a second master’s degree, this one a Master of Science from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut. He continued to serve as a counselor even after he retired from the church. Jim Frost was actively involved with The Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center in Holmes, New York beginning in 1960 and continuing for more than twenty-five years as he served in various capacities on-site and as a member of the Board of Directors. All of his children followed him to the camp as campers and later as summer and/or year-round employees at the Center. Throughout his life, Jim served others whether it was in the military, as a pastor, as a member of his local fire department, as an advocate for outdoor camping, or in the role of scout leader. Jim is survived by his five children, Fred, David, Peter, Ann, and Debbie, eleven grandchildren, one great grandchild, and his second wife, Arlene. There will be a memorial service at 11:00 on Saturday morning, October 12, at the Patterson Community Church on Route 311 in Patterson, New York.

Yasuo is currently working in an IT business department at a financial security company in Tokyo, Japan. He just finished setting up monitoring all of the company’s servers in real time. He says, “all I am doing is because of my Maryville College education. I want to thank all of the faculty and staff at MC.”

Louise Corbett Fulgham, 96, passed away on April 29, 2021 in Jacksonville, Fl. after a long and full life. Louise was born on January 20, 1925 in Tampa, Fl., the daughter of Marian Henry Corbett and George Lester Corbett. The family moved to Jacksonville, where she graduated from Landon High School. After getting her Bachelor?s Degree from Maryville College, Maryville TN, she went on to achieve a Master?s Degree in Education from the University of Florida in Gainesville FL. She retired from Duval County Public School system in 1986 after a 27 year career as a teacher and ultimately, assistant principal. She was a life-long bridge enthusiast and family history buff, tracing her family name back to the Revolutionary War. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She is survived by her sister, Carol Corbett of Carmichael CA; her sons William H. Owen (Cheryl) of Fernandina Beach and David C. Owen (Adair) of Woodstock GA; her grandson, David ?Corey? Owen (Kelly) and her great granddaughter, Noelle Owen, of Marietta GA; her step-daughter, Peggy F. Cross of Ponte Vedra Beach; her step-son, Eugene F. Fulgham III (Louise) of Jacksonville; her step-grandchildren, Jennifer G. Czyzewski (Jeff) of Ponte Vedra Beach and Eugene F. Fulgham IV of Jacksonville; and her step-great grandchild, Jeffrey G. Czyzewski of Ponte Vedra Beach. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband and the father of her children William H Owen; her husband Eugene F. Fulgham Jr., and her step-daughter, Virginia Anne Griffin.

Constance B. Fulton MT. PLEASANT – Constance B. Fulton, 75, of Mt. Pleasant, wife of the late Cdr William Lawerence Fulton II, passed away Tuesday, October 22nd surrounded by her family. Connie was born May 10, 1938 in Paxton, Illinois, daughter of the late Elton and Almira Beagle. Connie was a long time resident of Snee Farm where she raised her children and most recently called the community of Somerby home with her cat, Kimber. She enjoyed her family and friends, scrapbooking, playing Mahjong, counseling as a Stevens Minister and playing bells in the church bell choir. Connie is survived by her son, Bobby Fulton; daughter, Michelle Hauser (John); and two brothers, Mark and Kelly Beagle.

My wife, Briana Fulton, and I welcomed our third daughter on February 22, 2022. Her name is Piper James Fulton.

93, passed from this life on May 21, 2015, two days after her 69th wedding anniversary. Survived by her grieving husband, William T. Furgerson; her four children; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Helen Furgerson came from an old Blount County family who settled the area in the early part of the 1800s. She grew up in Morristown and graduated from Maryville College (1943) and the University of Tennessee (1946). She worked as a chemist during WWII and later married and raised a family of four in Oak Ridge, Del Mar, Calif., and York, Pa. Known for her gentle, accepting nature and optimistic cheer, she was a devout Christian, a generous community member, and a soft touch for any wounded or homeless animal. She had angelic patience and an endless capacity for love and acceptance of human foibles. She is now and will always be missed – her warmth and light have gone from our lives. A memorial service was held in August. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Highland Presbyterian Church, 721 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804 to fight hunger and homelessness.

Harriet Miller Fusfeld passed away peacefully at home in Ann Arbor, MI on Monday, August 1. Harriet was 96 years old at the time of her death from natural causes. Harriet was born in Sparta, GA on December 16, 1919. She grew up in Fort Lauderdale, FL and lived there until she began college at age 16 at Maryville College, outside of Knoxville, TN. Following graduation she worked in Baton Rouge LA at the YWCA, where she began their first programs for African-American youth. She moved to New York City to attend the New York School of Social Work (now part of Columbia University) where she received her MSW degree. There she met Daniel Fusfeld and they were married in 1947. They moved to what became their beloved home of Ann Arbor in 1960, when Dan joined the University of Michigan faculty. While raising her family, she was deeply involved in Democratic Party politics and community service. Harriet eventually returned full-time to her Social Work career, and spent many years in the Rehabilitation Department at University of Michigan Hospital. Following retirement, Dan and Harriet enjoyed traveling, gardening, and collecting folk art. Some of their extensive folk art collection can be viewed at the University of Michigan Art Museum. A longtime resident of Glacier Hills, Harriet enjoyed enriching and participating in its community. Harriet was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Daniel Fusfeld, in 2007. She is survived by her children Bob (Carolyn Catlett) of Denver CO; Sarah Saulson (Peter) of Syracuse NY; and Yaakov Sadeh of Ein Dor, Israel and her two grandsons, Amos & Gidon Sadeh. Burial will be private. A Celebration of Life will be held for Harriet on Friday, October 21 at 2:30 in the Hanson Room at Glacier Hills, 1200 Earhart Rd., Ann Arbor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the newly-established Harriet Fusfeld Endowed Employee Scholarship Fund at Glacier Hills Foundation, 1200 Earhart Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. Harriet was a caring wife, mother and grandmother. She will be warmly remembered for her enthusiasm for life. Muehlig Funeral Chapel.

Henrietta Gardin (nee Turner) passed away peacefully on July 8th. A long time resident of San Jose, Henrietta was born in Monroe, Michigan to Henry and Elizabeth Turner. She was preceded in death earlier this year by her dear husband of 53 years, George, and their beloved son, Thomas, who passed away last year. She is survived by her son David and his wife Chin; and daughter Jennifer, her husband David, and their daughter Hannah. Henrietta was a wonderful wife, mother and friend who will be greatly missed.