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of Jacksonville, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at the Betty Cameron Women’s Center at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 18 at First Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, NC. Jenny was born July 27, 1949 in Macon Georgia. She was a graduate of Calhoun High School and Maryville College with a degree in Physiology. She later went on to receive her Master’s in Education from East Carolina University. She dedicated 30 years of her life to the children of Onslow County before retiring in 2010. Jenny was an amazing person who never met a stranger and brought joy to all that had the pleasure of knowing her. The family wishes to thank all the Doctors, nurses and staff at The Zimmer Cancer Center, The Betty Cameron Women’s Center and Davis Community Rehabilitation Center for their care, love and friendship. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Hill of Hayesville, NC and brother, John Hill of Knoxville, Tennessee. Survivors include her soulmate of 25 years, Carlyle “Sonny” Teabo and dog, Bella of the home; daughter, Kristi Williford and her husband, Jason of Clinton, NC; her father, Reverend Fred Hill of Hayesville, NC; sister, Malia Qureshi of Dubois, Wyoming; stepson, Eric Teabo and his wife, Delores of Jacksonville; and three beloved grandchildren, Olivia Marie and Ava Lee of Clinton, NC and Eric Jr. of Jacksonville, NC. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be made to The American Cancer Society, St. Judes Hospital, Local Relay for Life or Animal Shelter.

Joseph M. Kozel passed away March 21, 2020.

Passed away December 29, 2015.

KRAMER, Sara Jo Emert (Mrs. Roy) Age 84 of Vonore, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Maryville, P.E.O., The Rarity Bay Womens Club, the Mt. Pleasant Michigan Tourist Club, Nashville Centennial Club and many Garden Clubs. Sara Jo was a graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan and Maryville College. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Rollo Emert and Sara Ruth Holmes Emert; brother, Dr. James Emert; cousin, Sister June Pemberton. Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Roy Kramer; son, Steven Emert Kramer and wife Tina; daughters, Sara Gray Mackin and husband Joseph, Jane Elizabeth House and husband Tracy; grandchildren, Jacob Kramer and wife Diane, Mattie Ruth Kramer Backman and husband Mark, Zachary Kramer and fiancée Rebekah Rehkamp, Kaleb Kramer House and wife Carrie, Adam James House and fiancée Chelsea Thielen, Sara Jane House; great- grandchildren, Carter House and Kolman House; sisters-in-law, Clariece Emert and Sara Lee Kramer; brother-in-law, Lyman White; many nieces and nephews. Honorary Pallbearers include hundreds of coaches, coaches wives and players, spread throughout the country. Sara Jo was one of God’s most enthusiastic cheerleaders. She loved her husband and family dearly. She never met a stranger. She will be missed by all she touched. A Celebration of Sara Jo’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, at First United Methodist Church of Maryville, with Pastors Brenda and Larry Carroll officiating. A reception will follow in the Church Fellowship Hall. Family and friends will gather at 11 a.m. Monday, at Grandview Cemetery for the Interment service. Donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Maryville, 804 Montvale Station Road, Maryville, TN 37803; or to Tennessee Wesleyan College, 204 E. College Street, Athens, TN 37303.

Sara Lee Hellums Kramer, 95, who died on Monday in her Knoxville home, lived most of her life in East Tennessee. A former teacher and chemist, her major life focus was her family. She was born on April 14, 1920, in the west Texas town of Rotan, to Fannie Mae Beauchamp Hellums and John Verrell Hellums, who were in the grocery business. At age nine – ‘when my feet would reach the pedals,’ she said – she became her father’s chauffeur, driving his truck as he made the rounds to his stores. She graduated from Rotan High School at age 16. Influenced by her staunchly Presbyterian mother and supported by her father, she chose Maryville College, a thousand miles from home, enrolling in 1936. Majoring in chemistry and minoring in English, she played tennis and joined the debate team. A local student, Russell Arnold Kramer, was also a debater, as well as a tackle on the football team. Maryville College did not allow unchaperoned dating, but debate team activities created opportunities for friendship to grow into something more serious. The couple served as queen and king of a ‘barn warming’ event in the old college gym. When Sara Hellums and Arnold Kramer graduated Cum Laude, they already had decided to marry. Arnold began law school, while Sara returned to Rotan to help care for her ailing father, who died that year, and to teach high school. She also assisted her mother in operating the Rotan store. On March 8, 1942, just prior to Arnold’s leaving for Army Air Force duty, they were married at the First Methodist Church in Maryville. Sara worked as a chemist at DuPont in Buffalo, New York, for nearly two years. Reunited after the war ended, they moved to Ann Arbor where Arnold earned his law degree in 1946. They returned to Maryville briefly before moving to Knoxville, where Arnold began practicing with his father, Russell R. Kramer. They were joined by Arnold’s brother Jack in the firm now known as Kramer Rayson LLP. Sara and Arnold raised three children who graduated from Knox County public schools – John Reed, Sara Lynne and Randall Arnold. After Arnold was named Executive Vice President and General Counsel of ALCOA in 1974, the couple spent a decade in Pittsburgh while maintaining their Knoxville residence. They joined Church Street Methodist in 1947. Among her leadership and service, Sara was a Sunday school teacher and superintendent and active in United Methodist Women. At various times she worked with the League of Women Voters, the Roundtable of Christians and Jews, the Blount Mansion Association, and the Knoxville Bar Association Auxiliary. She remained an enthusiastic supporter of the Knoxville Symphony and the Knoxville Museum of Art and a member of the President’s Circle at Maryville College. She leaves her three children and their spouses, Reed Kramer and Tamela Hultman; Lynne Kramer D’Huyvetter and Charles D’Huyvetter; and Randall Kramer and Kathryn Daugherty Kramer. She also is survived by one brother, J. David Hellums, and his wife, Marilyn, and two brothers-in-law, Roy Kramer and Lyman White. Her passion in later years was her eight grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren – Kwindla Hultman Kramer, his wife, Nina Kuruvilla, and their son, CP Lucas Varghese Kuruvilla-Kramer; Robert Arnold (Roban) Hultman Kramer and his wife, Emily Zackin; Laura Lee D’Huyvetter Johnson, her husband, James Johnson, and son, Jonah; Gretchen D’Huyvetter Cobb, her husband, James Cobb, and four sons – Ian Arnold, Andrew, Oliver and Everett; Caroline D’Huyvetter Carr, her husband, Travis Carr, son, Waylon, and daughter, Mae Charles; Chas D’Huyvetter and his fiancée, Rachel Burke; Lydia Kramer Lee and her husband, Zachary Lee; and Hannah Kramer and her fiancé, Brian Lee. A memorial service is being held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, at Church Street United Methodist Church in Knoxville with a reception to follow. Memorial gifts may be made to the Arnold and Sara Kramer Library Fund at Maryville College (502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN, 37804) or the Memorial Fund at Church Street UMC (900 Henley St, Knoxville, TN, 37902).

Edward Skinner Krebs, 86, of Douglasville, Georgia, died on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born April 1, 1937, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, to Robert McEvoy Krebs and Amy Louise Skinner Krebs. He married Sylvia Howell on August 22, 1970, in Forest, Mississippi.

Ed attended Maryville College in Tennessee. While enrolled there he participated in a junior year abroad program in Tokyo, Japan. After graduation he served in the United States Navy. He later earned a Master’s degree at Indiana University and a Ph.D. in Chinese History at the University of Washington. He spent a year at the Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Study in Taiwan. Ed later taught at West Georgia College, Georgia State University and other institutions in the Atlanta area. He and his wife Sylvia lived and worked in China intermittently for more than thirty years and organized groups for travel to China.

Ed was an extraordinary human being! He loved fiercely, cared deeply, and acted without hesitation. He was interested in and committed to baseball, football, basketball, canoeing, progressive politics, wood carving, photography, history, literature, poetry, Chinese folk painting, the peace movement and anti-racism efforts.

He is survived by his sister, Mary Beth Seltzer of Memphis, TN, his sister-in-law, Monica Uren of Spring, TX, nephews John Krebs of Spring, TX, Joe Krebs of Spring, TX, Rob Krebs of Philadelphia, PA, Andrew Krebs of San Rafael, CA, Matt Seltzer of Memphis, TN, Bart Pass of Forest, MS and Mike Pass of Waynesville, NC, and nieces Erin Hensley of Austin TX, and Susan Corinne Pass, of Hollister, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Robert W. Krebs and John T. Krebs and his beloved wife Sylvia.

Many thanks to Georgia Cancer Specialists, the Infusion Center at Northside hospital and Gentiva Hospice for their care. To his caregivers Waheed Saheed, Owoade Adebis (Addy) and Dr, David Ughulu of VidmaCare Mission, thank you for your loving care. To Beth Mitchell and her staff at Kritters Country Club, thank you for keeping Scout safe and loving her and Ed. To Ed’s many dear friends, you are family!

age 86, of Maryville, departed to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a retired Presbyterian pastor, a Navy veteran, and a graduate of Maryville College and Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. He was preceded in death by parents, Louis Kren and Dorothy Campbell Kren; son, David Peter Kren. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Patricia Love Kren ’51; his brother, Fred Kren and wife Sandra Kelly Kren of Delaware; Hope Kren Barber, Jonathan Kren and wife Gayle of New Market; Robin Kren Harper of Woodbury, Tenn.; Dawn Kren Conner and husband Mark, and Faith Kren Goldhardt and husband Jeffrey of Virginia. He enjoyed his 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Barbara Milam Kristoff passed away on December 1, 2015.

Joanne Edwards Kron passed away on July 1, 2022.

Christine Sterner Kubiak, 69, died Tuesday (July 7, 2020) peacefully in her home surrounded by her family in Bloomington, after a three-year battle with ALS (Bulbar). Her memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Luke Union Church, Bloomington. Ashes will be interred at a later date in the family plot at the Watsontown, Pennsylvania cemetery. She was born June 4, 1951, in Danville, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Charlotte and George Sterner of Dewart, Pennsylvania, who preceded her in death. She attended Maryville College, Tennessee (BA), University of Tennessee (MLS) and Carnegie Mellon University (masters of musicology). She pursued a career in librarianship at Milner Library, Illinois State University, as a beloved music, theater and communications librarian and head of the Learning Resources Center until her retirement in 2011. Christine married Matthew Kubiak on Sept. 9, 1984. They have one son, Andrew, and one daughter, Caroline. She never let her ALS diagnosis stop her from living life to the fullest. She was a devoted concert, museum, cathedral and opera enthusiast; avid reader, piano player and traveler. She showered anyone who crossed her path with kindness, love and acceptance. She will be remembered as a thoughtful and compassionate soul. She is survived by her husband and children, two sisters, a niece and nephews, and many great-nieces and -nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Chicago chapter of the ALS association and Planned Parenthood. Condolences and memories may be left for family at kiblerbradyruestman.com.

Raymond Eugene Kuhn, 88, passed away on Jan. 24, 2015 at San Juan Living Center. Raymond was born Oct. 26, 1926, in Tarentum, Penn., and served 22 years combined in the Navy and Air Force. He retired from the military, lived and worked in Atlanta, Ga., until 2012 when he moved with his daughter, Janet Dean, and his son-in-law, Robert Dean, to beautiful Montrose, Colo. He loved living here and enjoyed many day trips, especially to Silverton, Colo., to see the train. His favorite place was the Black Canyon National Park. Raymond is survived by his daughter, Janet and her husband, Robert Dean, with whom he resided; his son, David M. Kuhn, of Atlanta, Ga.; and his brother, Richard D. Kuhn, 91, of Pittsburgh, Penn. Also, many Canadian family members in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Calgary, Alberta, as well as his extended family in Pittsburgh, Penn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth F. Kuhn (Horlick), whom he met in St. John’s, Newfoundland while stationed there in the ’50s; and his daughter, Beverly A. Kuhn. Arrangements were under the care and direction of Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, Montrose, Colo.

Ruth Randolph Kunselman passed away on July 8, 2000.

Jeannette Bennett Lafferty passed away on March 28, 2005.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Evelyn Shelley Lamb, born July 17, 1913, passed away on March 31 2017 in Los Osos, California, leaving to mourn family and friends.

The Rev. Dr. Charles F. Lamb used sermons to address his congregations. But he used his frequent letters to the editor and “My View” columns published in The Buffalo News to reach a much wider audience. His personal columns were droll, homespun musings about such topics as the joys of learning Spanish, the challenges of loud music in restaurants and the antics of his beloved chocolate Labrador retriever, Izzy. His letters were focused on the issues of the day that most compelled him – welcoming refugees, protecting the environment and living a life of spirit-filled joy. “When we’d go out, people would recognize him from the columns,” said his wife of 40 years, Betty J. Lamb. The Rev. Lamb, of Youngstown, died Jan. 23, 2019, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport after a yearlong illness. He was 84. He was born in Maryville, Tenn., the only child of Charles F. and Sadie (Tedder) Lamb. His father was a sanitarian who inspected agricultural facilities. The Rev. Lamb graduated cum laude from Maryville College with a bachelor’s degree in 1956, from the Graduate Seminary of Phillips University with a Master of Divinity degree in 1961, and from New York Theological Seminary with a Doctor of Ministry degree in 1990. He was ordained in 1961 in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and moved to New York in 1961 to work at East Aurora Christian Church for a decade. From 1971 to 1975, he was associate regional minister of the Disciples of Christ in the Northeast, which included New York, New England and New Jersey. From 1975 to 1998, he was regional minister. He received mutual standing in the United Church of Christ in the 1970s. “He was very ecumenical-minded,” said his wife. “He believed that if all churches worked together, wonders could be done.” The Rev. Lamb retired in 1998 but continued to work as assistant to the pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown. In 2017, he was interim pastor at Payne Avenue Christian Church in North Tonawanda. He worked as an adjunct professor in the Religion Department of Niagara University from 1998 to 2004. On Dec. 29, 1979, in Niagara Falls, he married Betty J. Zimmerman. She is retired from the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara Falls. He was an elected village trustee in East Aurora, and was chairman of the College of Regional Ministers of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The Rev. Lamb was active in environmental affairs, serving on the executive committee of both the Niagara Group of the Sierra Club and of Residents for Responsible Government in Youngstown, which in the mid-2000s lobbied against expansion of CWM Waste Management. In 1999, he served on the Restoration Advisory Board for the former Lake Ontario Ordnance Works site. In a 2002 letter to the editor, the Rev. Lamb wrote on what would become a frequent theme, protecting the environment. He wrote, “Many Scriptures emphasize that humans have a responsibility to care for the creation. … A pure mountain stream, a sunset in a clear sky, or a healthy forest all speak to our souls of the importance of preserving our earthly home.” He resembled an older Abraham Lincoln, although he was a few inches shorter. The Rev. Lamb’s wife once made him a top hat and asked him to recite the Gettysburg Address, which he had memorized, for a talent show at Cradle Beach. Instead of the expected smiles, the audience was so moved that some wept. In one 2010 column, the Rev. Lamb wrote of seeing a sign in a restaurant: “If you have any problems, just let us know.” When he began sharing his problems with the cashier – “bills, car problems and health issues” – she interrupted him to ask, “Why are you telling me all this?” “Your sign told me to tell you,” he said. ” ‘It means problems here in the restaurant!’ she exclaimed. But that isn’t what it said,” he wrote. In 2011, he mused about this world and the next one. “Heaven may be beautiful, but this planet is pretty good,” he wrote. “There are so many places on this earth I haven’t seen yet. I’d just as soon see more of them before trying out another place.” The Rev. Lamb also wrote four books about his life as a minister. Besides his wife, the Rev. Lamb is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth Susan Latz, Linda L. Macfarland and Jennifer J. Mehl; two stepsons, Mark David Ott and Matthew Benjamin Ott; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Church St. Memorials may be made to Week of Compassion P.O. Box 1986 Indianapolis, Ind., 46206 or Northeast Region Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1402 Washington Ave. Parkersburg, Va., 26101.

Dorothy Lee (Gessert) Lambert, 97, of Waco, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2018. Dorothy was born in Roswell, New Mexico to Phyllis (Nisbet) and Edward Cyrus Gessert on January 4, 1921. She was married to the Reverend Guy E. Lambert Jr. on May 19, 1944. She graduated from Maryville College. Later she was employed as an administrative assistant for the YMCA of Union County, New Jersey. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Guy Lambert and her four siblings. Dorothy is survived by G.Edward Lambert,son, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Donna Lee Henderson, daughter, of Stephens City, Virginia, Barbara Lambert Brady, daughter, of Waco, Texas, four grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. A graveside service took place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Las Cruces, New Mexico on November 10, 2018. Arrangements have been entrusted to La Paz-Graham’s Funeral Home. To send condolences, please visit our website at: www.lapaz-grahams.com.

Jacqueline Anne (Lenderman) Lane, age 88, peacefully passed away on June 3, 2017, in Houston, TX. Jackie was born in Birmingham, AL, on April 26, 1929, to William Lee and Aileene (Gullahorn) Lenderman. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Richard Andrew Lane. Jackie is survived by sons, Richard Andrew Lane Jr. and wife Christine, and William Michael Lane and wife Hui, all of Houston; sister, Joyce (Lenderman) Duffey and husband Lowell, of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Andrew Lane of Oxford, MS; David Lane and Emma Lane, of Houston; nephews, William Lane Jr. and Tim Lane and wife Liz, all of Houston; Tim Duffey of Colorado Springs; Christopher Duffey and wife, Debbie of Clackamas, OR; niece, Susan (Duffey) Campbell and husband Michael, of Colorado Springs. She was a graduate of Ensley High School in Birmingham, and Maryville College. After graduation, she and Dick were married and moved to Memphis, where she was a social worker while Dick earned his DDS from the University of Tennessee Dental School. Commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, they moved to Ft. Bragg, NC, Frankfort, Germany, and El Paso, TX. After Dick’s discharge, they returned to Maryville, where Dick set up his dental practice and they raised their two sons. Jackie was active in the community and a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church. She was the owner/operator of Needlecraft, a retail store, where she taught needlepoint and cross stitch. She loved to travel and research the family genealogy. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Rev. John William Laney Asheville – Born in 1929 in Hickory, NC, John spent his formative years in the nearby cotton mill town of Brookford, NC. John died peacefully on 7/28/2020 at his home in Asheville, NC (his home for the past 10 years) surrounded by his loving family. John was educated in North Carolina public schools-graduating from Hickory High School. He graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee (B.A.) and Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania (M.Div)–just after Martin Luther King, Jr. graduated from the same seminary. John served as Minister of Education at Bethesda First Baptist Church in Bethesda, MD for 5 years, then as an American Baptist pastor for more than sixty years. In 1956, he was the founding pastor of Twinbrook Baptist Church in Rockville, MD, where he served as pastor for thirty years. He also pastored in upstate NY for 5 years. In retirement, he served as interim pastor for 14 different churches in MD, DE, VA, NY and TN. John participated in numerous regional, national and international church positions– including serving as President of the International Baptist Peace Fellowship. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Joan Nowell Yarborough; children George Laney, Falling Waters, W.V.; Mary Anne Rogers (Wes), Murray, KY; and Charles Laney (Kelley), Greenville, SC. Step-children Rev. Julie Yarborough (Rev. Jeff Markay), Chatham, NJ; Susan Jorjorian (Byron), Franklin, TN; Jim Yarborough (Sheila Cain), Beidweiler, Luxembourg: and chosen son Fairborz Rakhshan (Leila), Rochester, MN. Grandchildren Lane Greenbank, Marny Britt, Elijah Laney, Jonathan Rogers, Holly Constantino, C.J. Laney, William Laney, Matthew and Elizabeth Markay, Katelyn and Ryan Jorjorian, Piper and Liam Yarborough, Kourosh and Anahita Rakhshan, and 3 great-grandchildren. John was pre-deceased by his siblings Richard Laney, Myrtle Franklin and Mary Alice Heath. John is remembered for affecting the lives of many families through his ministry. He was known for his ecumenical efforts, civil rights, women’s rights, peace, environmental awareness, LGBT rights, advocacy for immigrants and the homeless, economic fairness, and social justice. In 1963, John participated in the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech. John’s progressive thinking was truly ahead of his time. His sermons challenged many and his life no doubt made a positive difference in this world.

age 85, of Marietta, Ga., died on Friday, April 25, 2014. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 28, in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church of Marietta with Rev. Pem Cooley officiating. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary W. Larson of Marietta; three daughters, Dot Kelley and husband Phil of Trussville, Ala., Kathy Janitz and husband Chuck of Cincinnati, Ohio, Beth Eckford and husband, Erroll, of Marietta; one sister, Alice Jo Schroeder of Lancaster, Pa.; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Rev. Larson was born in Athens, Tenn., and graduated from Oak Ridge High School. He then played football while attending and graduating from Maryville College, then went on to Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary to obtain his Master’s of Divinity. He served his Lord as a Presbyterian minister for over 40 years in Springfield, Ky., Knoxville, Birmingham, Ala., Virginia Beach, Va. then retired to Lenoir City, Tenn. Rev. Larson was a proud Eagle Scout, an avid gardener, woodworker, an excellent cook, and he loved being at the beach for family vacations. He was a devoted Christian, husband, father and grandfather. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Maryville College, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804 or Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1044 Alta Vista Road, Louisville, KY 40205. Family will receive friends after the service at the church. www.mayeswarddobbins.com , 770-428-1511

Mary Wills Larson, 92, of Marietta, GA passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 27th at the First Presbyterian Church of Marietta. Mary was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. She met her late husband, Bob, while attending Maryville College. They married in 1953 while Bob was attending Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Mary served lovingly alongside Bob as he pastored churches in Springfield, Kentucky, Knoxville, Birmingham, and Virginia Beach over his 40 years in the ministry. Mary was a devoted Christian with a focus on missions, teaching Sunday School, and participating in Presbyterian Women. She also took joy in gardening, was generous in all that she did and loved her family immensely. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Dot Kelley (Phil), Kathy Janitz (Chuck), Beth Eckford (Erroll) and her six grandchildren, Lindsey, Robert, Brad, Kim, Elizabeth and Larson. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Bob Wills, Katherine Nickey, Dorothy Guernsey, and Reese Wills, Sr. Contributions may be made in loving memory of Mary to the First Presbyterian Church of Marietta Missions, 189 Church Street NE, Marietta, GA 30060 or to the Little Children of the World, Inc., 333 Sims Street, Barnesville, GA 30204. Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta is handling the arrangements.

Robyn was born on January 6, 1956 and passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019. Robyn was a resident of Caryville, Tenn. at the time of passing. Robyn was born in LaFollette, Tenn. on January 6, 1956, and was a graduate of Maryville College with a BA in Business Administration, with honors.

October 15, 1925 – September 7, 2013 Doris Fischer Latta passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013. She was a Pulaski resident since 1967, was born in Ellenton, Florida on October 15, 1925 and was 87 years old. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Pulaski, a life member of the National Home Gardening Club, a Master Gardner, member of the Arbor Day Foundation, University of Tennessee Alumni Association and Tri State Chapter of 34th INF Division Association. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 Tuesday, September 10th at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 10:00am on Wednesday, September 11th at the First Presbyterian Church, 202 South 2nd Street, Pulaski, Tn. 38478. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her, Husband of 56 years, Shirley W. Latta and her parents, William E. and Bessie DuBose Fischer. She is survived by her, Sister, Ruth Ann (Ed) Bennett of Black Hawk, Colorado Niece, Ann E. (Michael) of Fruitdale, AL. Niece, Jessica R. (Nathan) Espinosa of Lakewood, Colorado Niece, Patricia L (Walter) Hawranek of Bloomington, Indiana Niece, Connie S. Latta of Brentwood, TN. Nephew, Kenneth C. (Bitsy W.) Latta, Jr. of Lynnville, TN. Nephew, Steven G. (Wanda L.) Latta of Columbia, TN. Nephew, David D. (Manon) Latta of Bristow, VA. Nephew, Grant A. (Jan) Dillard of Franklin, TN. Nephew, William T. (Mary) Holden of Horseshoe, NC. Sister-in-laws, Jewell R. Latta and Blanche L. Dillard Several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends also survive.

Catherine LaVallee, 88, died 8/31/14, due to COPD. A loving family memorial was held in Bradenton, Florida.

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

Daniel Jefferson Lawson, July 29, 1935 to July 30, 2022. Dan passed away at home on July 30, 2022 at age 87. He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond J. and Beulah Long Lawson, and his sister and brother-in-law Ruth and Earl Hutsell.

Dan is survived by his loving wife Gaynell, and their daughters and families, Jennifer and Mitch Moore; Julia Lawson; Mindy, Joel, and Ava Stooksbury; and Ian Murphy. He is also survived by nieces and their children and many cousins. The family wishes to express special appreciation to Dan’s devoted caregiver, Acacia Beaver.

Dan’s ancestry was very important to him, having many generations in Blount County. Early families in Blount County included his family names Lawson, Myers, McCampbell, and Long.

Dan was a successful businessman, civic leader, and friend to many. But, he was first of all a Christian gentleman, who never failed to show courtesy and respect to everyone he met. He held leadership positions and was honored by Maryville Kiwanis, United Way, American Red Cross, Leadership Blount, and the Daily Times Alumni Wall of Fame. His career was as an independent insurance agency owner of Lawson Insurors.

Dan was an avid runner, familiar to many as he ran the roads of Maryville. He loved hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains, having great knowledge of the trails across the park. Following retirement, he volunteered for many years in the Smokies, maintaining trails and providing guidance for back-country hikers. Dan received The President’s Call To Service Award in 2009, recognizing over 9,000 hours of volunteer service to the GSMNP. He chaired the Great Smoky Mountains Association, serving on the board for many years.

A veteran of the Air National Guard, Dan was a 1953 graduate of Everett High School and earned a B.A. from Maryville College in 1957. He and Gaynell were faithful members of Peck’s Memorial United Methodist Church.