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D M Miller (Born October 22, 1925 – Died Wednesday, April 15, 2020) Born in Harriman, TN. He was a husband, father, athlete, coach, and teacher. Miller married Viola Marshall in 1951. They lived in the Norwood Community having three children: Elizabeth Ann (Libby), Jon and Joe. Their family joined the congregation of New Hope Presbyterian Church in 1951 where he served the church with the same ferocity that he coached. Deeply committed to family, he loved camping, working with his hands, coaching, and celebrating “the good times”. After graduating from Rule High School in 1944, Miller entered the Navy and fought in the Pacific Theater. In 1946 he entered Maryville College majoring in education, playing football (captaining the team that won the first Tangerine Bowl), and meeting his wife Viola. Upon graduation in 1950, Miller returned to Rule High School serving as coach, teacher, and principal (1965-76). He served the Rule High and Lonsdale Community for the remainder of his life, dedicating himself to the lives of his students, faculty, and staff. He was proud to be a Golden Bear, many referring to him as “Papa Bear.” As a coach and athletic director, Miller was a leader in his field. He was captain of the Rule High School football team, twice playing in the City-County All Star Game in Neyland Stadium. Along with football, Miller was active in track and field. He served the TSSAA Board of Control (1967-76) implementing Title 9 which administered the inclusion of girl’s athletics and founding the state classification system for high school athletics. He was inducted into the TSSAA Hall of Fame in 1994 and later inducted in the Greater Knoxville Athletic Hall of Fame (2004). Miller completed his M.S. in Administration and Supervision in 1964 and would go on to be a major force in educational leadership. A strong advocate for education and diversity, Miller administered integration of Rule High School, oversaw bussing for Knoxville City Schools, and supported legislation for the protection of students. Miller was appointed Assistant Superintendent of Knoxville City Schools and later elected to the Board of Education, serving on the Knoxville City Board (1983-87) and later serving the unified Knox County Board (1996-2004). The family extends is deepest thanks to Dr. Gerald Pritchard, Morning Pointe Assisted Living, and UT Hospice. Miller is survived by his wife Vi, children Libby, Jon, Joe, Darlene, Brett, Meg, Marla, Shelley, Joe, and Tim along with his sisters, Juanita Lindsey and Betty Jo McCarty. A private burial service will be held at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in his name to Sunshine Industries, Sertoma Center or the Knox County Education Museum. Condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com

Virginia F. Mock, (“Ginni”), 89, of Macomb, Illinois, passed away at 8:15 pm Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Bickford Cottage in Macomb. She was born Dec. 11, 1928, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Henry and Mary Emily Fisler Schwarz. They preceded her in death, as did a sister, Betsy Van Hekle. She is survived by her children, Douglas Frederick (Debra) Mock of Wylie, Texas, Sarah Novak of Westmont, Illinois, a granddaughter, Ivy Mock of Richardson, Texas, and a sister, Judy Nagle of Spring Hill, Florida. After graduating from Maryville College in eastern Tennessee, she traveled to Greece in 1951-52 to teach English at the United States Military School. Upon returning, she enrolled in a graduate Remedial Reading program at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, where she met Gordon Duane Mock, her future husband. They were married February 4, 1954, in Abington, Pennsylvania. He preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 2014. They moved to Macomb in 1960, and Ginni soon returned teaching remedial reading at Western Illinois University’s Lab School, Monmouth, V.I.T. and Cuba grade schools, Volunteerism was very important to Ginni. She was passionate about education and was a life-long learner and explorer. She helped start the Learning Is Forever (L.I.F.E.) organization at WIU, volunteered for hospice, Baby Talk at McDonough District Hospital, and Meals-on-Wheels. She also tutored children with reading difficulties. Ginni also possessed a delightful pragmatic side. After surgery (for a hip replacement) she started a group with friends who also had major surgery that she called The “Crips,” (for “cripples,” not a west side gang, as she would hasten to explain). The idea was to have a venue for complaining to one another about rehab and other issues so that families were spared such conversations. She will be missed very much by the rest of the group.

Doris Louise Smith Naundorf, 95, Canandaigua, NY entered eternal rest on June 2, 2020. Doris was born in Paterson, NJ in 1924 & married her next-door neighbor, Charles H. Naundorf, in 1946. Doris contributed stories, poems, & essays to newspapers in Paterson, NJ, Rochester, NY, the Henrietta Post, & the Canandaigua Daily Messenger. She was the editor of the Allstate Insurance Company employee publication for Western & Upstate NY. Doris & Charlie attended Maryville College, Maryville, Tennessee. Doris received her Bachelors of Communication degree from Empire State College at the age of 57. At the age of 86, she wrote a book, The Stories of Emmy. Doris is survived by three of her daughters Judy Klejment, Claire Streb, Lisa Taylor-Austin & was pre-deceased by her husband & eldest daughter, Geryll Norris. She is survived by her three grandchildren Courtney Lutz (Ed), Holly Scalzo (John) & Erin Nelson (Nathan), and two great-granddaughters, Lily & Olivia & one great grandson, Henry. Doris was very active in Mendon Church while her health allowed it.

Col. Ethel Alice Nelson entered eternal rest on January 31, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas, at the age of 92.

She was born on October 19, 1929, in Jamestown, New York, to David E. Sr. and Ethel S. (Bratt) Nelson.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Edna Mae Nelson; brothers, Frank C. Nelson and David E. Nelson, Jr. Her sister, Nellie Jane (Nelson) Heppel, joined her in heaven on February 6, 2022. Ethel is survived by 8 loving nieces and nephews, their children; and other family members and friends.

Col. Nelson had a distinguished 27 year military career in the United States Air Force, serving from 1957 – 1984. She was a graduate of Maryville College, the University of Rochester, and a received a Master’s degree from Columbia University. She was stationed at many locations throughout her career such as Hickam AFB HI, Hill AFB UT, Travis AFB CA, Wright-Patterson AFB OH, Tachikawa, Japan and London, England, to name a few. She also founded the Society of Air Force Nurses Incorporated and held a number of prominent positions within the organization.

Col. Nelson was an advocate in community affairs and her church – Epworth United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, golf, travel and her 2 dogs – Little Boy and Little Girl.

Raymond Ted “R.T.” Ousley, age 98, of Maryville, Tennessee passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. He was born and raised in Sharps Chapel TN. Received his Bachelor’s Degree at LMU and Masters Degree at the University of TN, Knoxville. He taught school at Blount County, then at South High School for 30+ years. He was a Lifelong farmer at his Union County and Blount County farms. He Served on Blount County Commision and was instrumental in facilitating many new schools being built, he was also a member of Kiwanis Club, and a member of First United Methodist Church of Maryville TN, where he taught in the children’s ministries for over 50 years and he also sang in the morning glory chorus. Among all of his accomplishments Raymond’s love for his family, being a devoted Husband, father, and grandfather was his paramount achievement. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Bate and Bonnie Ousley of Sharps Chapel, TN; sister, Pauline Janes of Maryville, TN; nephew, Bobby Janes, of Maryville, TN. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife, Clara Ruth Fitch Ousley; son, Ted Michael (Laura) Ousley; daughter, Karen Kay Ousley Smith; grandchild, Samantha Ousley; niece, Elizabeth Janes.

Raymond A Packard, 84, of Lynnwood, passed away July 31 after a long illness and is now singing in the Lord’s choir. Born October 10, 1928 in Philadelphia, PA, raised in Hammonton, NJ & graduated from Hammonton High. After graduating from Maryville College in Tennessee, Ray served two years in the US Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Bremerhaven, Germany & surprised us with the German vocabulary he remembered even after his memory was diminished. He met Hilda Clauss as an infant(!) & enjoyed a 50-year marriage with her. They had six children: Brian, Eric, Janet Krueger, Nancy (Ron) Clinkenbeard, Stephen, Wanda (Joe) DeBoli, & six grandchildren, Heather, Chantal, Chris, Peter, Kendall & Thomas. Ray worked at Safeco Insurance for over 36 years. Throughout his life he was devoted to his family, friends, church & community. His life was filled with Music: singing & directing Barbershop choruses & quartets & church choirs, composing & arranging songs. He always had a song to sing or a joke to share, and he loved to make people smile wherever he went. He volunteered many hours in local food banks, hiked 500 miles of the Appalachian Trail, enjoyed long walks, reading, gardening & crossword puzzles. The family is grateful for the loving care provided by Edmonds Villa. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at 2:00 PM, at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Shoreline. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Lewy Body Dementia Association, Calvin Presbyterian or your favorite charity .

Mary M. Palmer of Morris Plains, N.J., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012, in her sleep at her home, fulfilling her last wish. She was 83 years old. Mary was a lifelong resident of Morris Plains, N.J. She graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1950. Mary was a home economics teacher for the Essex Academy in Irvington for 40 years before retiring in 1991. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church in Morristown and the Morris Plains Museum. Mary is survived by her devoted children, Herbert H. Palmer Jr. and Elizabeth A. Bislick. She is also survived by her grandson, Stephen M. Bislick, whom she adored and cherished, and her beloved niece, Connie Shirtz, and nephew, Chip Mills. She was predeceased by her husband, Herbert H. Palmer Sr. (1994), and her brother, Raymond Mills Jr. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mary may be made to Morristown Presbyterian Church, Camp Johnsonburg Scholarship Fund, 57 Park Place, Morristown, N.J. 07960. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

Lois “Debbie” Parvin
April 19, 1929 – September 28, 2021
Bradenton, Florida – Lois “Debbie” Parvin, 92, passed away on September 28, 2021. She was born on April 19, 1929, in Chicago Illinois. She was preceded by her husband, Charles “Chuck” Parvin, who went to be with God in 2006.
She retired as an occupational therapist in 2010 after working with children at the Easter Seals Society Southwest Florida and Manatee Memorial Hospital.
She is survived by three children; Rex Parvin, Jan Martinez and Scott Parvin, and their spouses, along with six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

G. Ben Paxton Jr., 88, of Normal, IL passed away March 5, 2016 at his home. Ben was born Aug. 3, 1927, in Harrisburg, Pa., the son of George Benjamin and Mary Canning Paxton. He married Anne Gates on May 30, 1950, in Fulton, Mo. She survives. Also surviving are their four daughters, Cathy (Richard Klyce) Paxton, Mary Paxton, Judy (John) Walker and Amy (Tom) Bower, and five grandchildren, Ben, Josh, Meghan, Erika and Tess. He graduated from Ferndale High School in Michigan, Class of 1945. After high school, he served in the U.S. Navy until 1946 and achieved the grade of seaman first class. His other educational achievements include a bachelor of arts from Maryville College, a master of arts from the University of Tennessee, and he attended the University of Missouri where he worked at a local radio station and put KOMU TV on the air. His other work experiences include his position as an announcer, program director and news director for WMBD, WCOD and WTVR in Richmond, Va., where he was the first TV newscaster. Ben served as an assistant professor at Creighton University from 1957 to 1965, then furthered his tenure at Illinois State University from 1965 to 1990 as an assistant professor. While at Illinois State University, Ben was instrumental in the establishment of WGLT 89.1, leading it through difficult times but always with a vision to the future. He served as general manager from 1966 to 1991. Ben enjoyed theater and performed in several Conklin Players Dinner Theater productions in Eureka. His other interests include sailing in Maine for more than 20 years, building more than 50 doll houses, painting and model railroading. Ben and Anne spent summers at the family cabin on Pike Bay in Minnesota, where he loved to fish. He had traveled to Scandinavia, Greece and Turkey. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Normal and the Golden Kiwanis. A celebration of Ben’s life will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made payable to Friends of WGLT and mailed to WGLT, 8910 Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61790, or to First Presbyterian Church of Normal, 2000 E. College Ave., Normal, IL 61761. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington, has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Noble Franklin Pribble of Asheboro, North Carolina died on December 31, 2021 at the age of 96. He is survived by his children, Jo Ann Pribble, Stephen Pribble and his wife, Donna Pribble, Mark Pribble, his granddaughter, Lindsey DiTanna and her husband, Marco DiTanna, and his great granddaughter, Sofia DiTanna. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Emily Pribble in 2010. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Noble was a Corporal in the United States Army Airforce from 1943 to 1946 and served during World War II. He attended Maryvale College and was a Massachusetts Institute of Technology trained electrical engineer. He worked on the first phased array radar at Eglin Air Force Base during his time at Bendix. He also participated in the development of the first fuel-injected engine. After a long career, he retired and continued to enjoy his hobbies. He was an avid skier, golfer, windsurfer, photographer, snorkeler, sailor and bowler. He was a member of the Cockeysville Optimist Club and worked on scholarship efforts. He was a firm believer in supporting those in need. He was always endeavoring to make the world a better place with his many inventions. Most of all, Noble was known for his smile which was contagious.

Joyce M. Pullan (nee Hampton) a lifelong resident of Northfield, died on June 1st at her home. Born September 26, 1928 in Atlantic City, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence M. Hampton and Jewel E. Evans. Mrs. Pullan was a graduate of Mill Road School (1942), Pleasantville High School (1946), and Atlantic County Community College (1975). She also attended Maryville College in Tennessee (1946-1948) and completed genealogy courses through Brigham Young University. As a girl, Mrs. Pullan worked alongside her parents in the building and operation of their restaurant, The Log, in West Atlantic City, and during her high school years, she was a member of All State Choir. A lifelong love of history led Mrs. Pullan to the study of genealogy and membership in the General Lafayette Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, where she sometimes assisted others in researching their family histories. In 1972, when a call went out for a committee to work on Northfield’s observance of the Bicentennial, Joyce began the volunteer work that she continued until her death. In 1975, she served as General Contractor for the Northfield Bandstand project, and she oversaw completion of the job under budget and in time for the first concert held on July 4, 1976. In 1977 many of those involved in the planning for the Bicentennial stayed on to participate in the Northfield Cultural Committee with Joyce Pullan as Projects Director. In 1975, working along with fellow Committee members, she helped to establish the Northfield Bicentennial Museum. The Museum was moved into Birch Grove Park in 1989, and Mrs. Pullan was instrumental in the moving and addition of the historic Casto House to the Museum complex. She was a coordinator of the summer concert series in the Park and the July 4th parade for more than four decades. Joyce was also influential in the creation of the Northfield Historical Society, which supports the Museum with programs open to the public, serving as editor of their newsletter. In 2018, along with Eleanor Webb and Roy Clark, she edited Who is Buried in Northfield, NJ, a small volume that contains compiled information about residents who died in the Pine Rest Sanitarium and County Asylum and the Alms’ House and were buried in unmarked graves in a Dolphin Avenue cemetery in Northfield. In August 2015, Mrs. Pullan was honored for more than 40 years of service to the City of Northfield with the renaming of a portion of Birch Grove Park Way as Joyce Pullan Way. Mrs. Pullan held memberships in the Atlantic County and Northfield Historical Societies, the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Northfield Cultural Committee. Her passions were travel, architecture and genealogical research and she was able to trace her American roots to 1703 in Runnemede, NJ and 1630 in Virginia. Joyce was married for 50 years to the late James Henry Pullan, Sr. and during his lifetime they traveled extensively making many friends and lasting memories. Mrs. Pullan was preceded in death by her husband and parents, by her son, Thomas, and by her brother, Lawrence Hampton, Jr. She is survived by her children: Kathleen Watkins (Ron), Patricia Regina (John), James, Jr. (Elizabeth), Margaret (Shelly Cooper), Joan Brennan (David Goldstein), John, Teresita Molina (Ovidio), Christina Veliz, and Zaida Alvarez; by her daughter-in-law, Melissa Pullan; by 17 grandchildren and many beloved great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Joan Vines, and cousins William Wassell, Barbara Pradelle, and Sophie Cordery. A memorial event will be planned for a later date. Donations can be made in her honor to The Northfield Museum Trust Fund, Finance Office, Northfield City Hall, 1600 Shore Road, Northfield, NJ 08225.

age 86 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the Pioneer Hospital of Scott County. Born in Maryville, Tennessee on November 17, 1927, he was the son of the late Paul A. and Mary Shamblin Reneau. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Oneida, a United States Navy Veteran of WWII, and a respected businessman for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Merle T. Reneau; brother Bill Reneau; stepmother who helped raised him Elva Joyce Reneau; infant daughter Kay Reneau. Survived by his children Mark Reneau and wife Nancy of Oneida, Tennessee, Kevin Reneau and wife Jaimie of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Chris Reneau and wife Melinda of Oneida, Tennessee; grandchildren: Kristin James and husband Paul of Virginia, Keisha Hughes and husband DJ of Helenwood, Tennessee, Amy Reneau of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Lynsee Reneau of Oneida, Tennessee, Caitlyn Reneau of Oneida, Tennessee and Erika Nelson of Austin, Texas; great grandchildren Laithen, Chloe and Ava Hughes, Noah, Levi and Gracie James and Topher Bell; sisters: Lynell Meier and husband Ronnie of St. Louis, Missouri, Spicey Ridenour and husband Johnny of Florida; brother Buddy Reneau and wife Janet of Atlanta, Georgia; sister-in-law Phyllis Reneau of Georgia; special caregivers : Shirley Elwartowski and Amy Pierce; many other relatives and friends.

Jean Carolyn Enfield Rieck, 92, of Fort Pierce Florida, passed on Monday, February 8, 2021.

She was born to the late Martha Susan Holland Enfield and Jacob Roy Enfield on October 18, 1928, at Forest Hill, Maryland.

She was the youngest of six sisters and graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee with a degree in Education. She was married to the late Rev. Carl A. Rieck and lived in Ft. Pierce, FL for fifty years. Jean is survived by five children: Carl A. Rieck Jr. of Palacios, Texas; Deborah Rieck Blinn of Ocala, FL; Stephen E. Rieck of St. Augustine, FL; Paul A. Rieck of Okeechobee, FL; and Nathan J. Rieck of Sebastian, FL. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Jean was predeceased by her five sisters, loving husband Carl in 1995, and her loving son Joseph E. Rieck, from Independence, Kentucky in 2018.

Jean was a devoted mother to five sons and a daughter. She was a faithful minister’s wife, an avid reader, who loved horses, the mountains, and the sounds of the ocean waves on the beach. She believed in family and fought to support and protect hers throughout her life.

Charles “Charlie” Roberts, age 92, left his family and friends December 14 for a life in his new home in heaven. He retired from ALCOA (Arconic) after 43 years and served in the South Pacific during WWII. Charlie was dedicated to his family. His life encompassed service and enjoyment with family and friends in sports, civic responsibilities, church and Christian activities. Charlie was very humbled by the awards he received. He was a descendant of Cades Cove and was preceded in death by his son, Kent Stephen Roberts; parents, Wiley J. and Angeline Brown Roberts; brother, Henry H. and wife, Mary Kay Roberts. He leaves his wife of 67 years, Mary Gene Lawson Roberts; daughter, Dawn Bailes (Rob); daughter-in-law, Linda Roberts; grandsons, Andrew C. and Samuel J. Bailes, William L. and Wesley S. Roberts. The family expresses appreciation for all the support during the period of Charlie’s health decline. Funeral services at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Greg Long officiating. The family received friends immediately following the service. He is interred at Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church; Local Special Olympics, 316 S. Everett Road, Maryville, TN 37804; or to a charity of your choice. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home 982-6812 www.mccammonammonsclick.com

The Reverend Richard Fay Rowley, 95, of Tucson; passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, August 18, 2023.

Rev. Rowley was born July 5, 1928, in Binghamton, New York. During his high school years, he met and courted his future wife, Jean Louise Thomson. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Maryville College. He then earned a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary. Later, he earned a doctorate of Ministry from International Seminary.

His first church posting was at Eastminster Presbyterian Church in Erie, Pennsylvania. During this period his son, Mark, was born.

He then assumed pastorship of Northminster Presbyterian Church in 1960, and served there until retiring in July of 1993.

Dr. Rowley believed his calling as a minister was to spread the word of God. Under Reverend Rowley’s leadership, the church membership grew, as well as the scope of church activities. Dear to his heart was the building of the new sanctuary in 1970, complete with a new steeple to witness God’s presence to the community.

He is predeceased by his brother, Walter, his beloved wife, Jean, and his grandson, Benjamin Busby-Collins.

He is survived by his son Mark Rowley (Michele), his granddaughters, Emily Rowley-Krueger (Aram), and Gwendolyn Rowley, and nephew Adrian Rowley (Jill), and his informally adopted daughter Jeanie Branconi.

Daniel Ruggiero, age 92, passed away at his home in Fort Myers, Florida on August 7, 2021.

Wanda Onifer Ryan, 80, of Niantic, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday morning, Jan. 31, 2009, after a brief illness, with her four children at her side. She was born on Aug. 15, 1928, in Maybeury, W.Va., the daughter of Wasco and Helen Onifer. Wanda was valedictorian of Elkhorn High School, Maybeury, W.Va., class of 1946. She graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn., with a bachelor of arts degree in home economics. She earned her master’s degree and sixth year in education from the University of Connecticut while teaching and raising her children. She taught home economics and English at New London High School, later becoming Dean of Girls. In 1965 she began a 28-year career as guidance counselor at Clark Lane Junior High School in Waterford. Her office was known as a safe haven for troubled children. With her, they could talk freely and were always made to feel safe. In the course her career as guidance counselor, she touched the lives of thousands of children in their most vulnerable years and in many cases made a profound impact. She had been a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, Waterford PTO and Booster Club, and was a volunteer for the American Cancer Society. After retiring in 1993, Wanda frequently traveled to visit her children and grandchildren. Her happiest times and fondest memories were of summer family reunion vacations that brought together all four of her children, their spouses, and her nine grandchildren. Her most joyful moments were spent with her loving family. She was a doting mother and grandmother and will be fondly remembered for her zest for life and sense of humor. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Wanda is survived by daughters, Susanne Currier and her husband, Stephen, of Gilbert, Ariz., and Sally Cavanaugh and husband, Dale, of Bremerton, Wash.; sons, Steven Ryan and wife, Julie, of Newburyport, Mass., and Scott Ryan and his wife, Karen, of Portland, Conn, and her children’s father, Thomas Ryan of Stuart, Fla. She is also survived by her nine grandchildren, Zachary, Travis, and Dillon Currier, Jack and Dakota Cavanaugh, Ben and Eric Ryan, and Kayley and Matthew Ryan. She is also survived by her sister, Dolores Worth of Waterford; as well as dozens of nieces and nephews. Wanda was predeceased by her sisters, Lillian Anderson of Waterford, Elsie Deep of Worthington, Ohio, and Pauline Hudnall of White Sulfur Springs, W.Va. Her family will receive relatives and friends from 6 to 8 pm on Monday, Feb. 2, at the Thomas L. Neilan and Sons Funeral Home in Niantic. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southeastern Connecticut, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360

Rev. Benjamin E. Sheldon of Elverson The Rev. Benjamin E. Sheldon, 83, on Sept. 18, 2012, passed away peacefully at his home in Elverson, surrounded by his family. He was born in Milwaukee, Wis. on Oct. 31, 1928, to Rex Donald and Gertrude Bracker Sheldon. At age 16, he became a Christian and later earned a master’s of divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. He served as a missionary to South Korea from 1953 to 1964 before returning to the United States to pastor churches in Washington D.C., Pikeville, Ky., Havertown and Glenmoore. Throughout his life, he was active in the Presbyterian Church as a missionary and pastor, Presbyterians Pro-Life, and Messianic Jewish ministry. He enjoyed visiting with his grandchildren and is fondly remembered for his love of peeled grapes and joyful singing, if a bit off-key. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Amy; his children (and spouses), Rex (wife Susan) Sheldon of Warrenton, Va., John (wife Laurie) Sheldon of Ocean City, N,J,, Janet (husband Paul) Crikelair of East Stroudsburg, Robert (wife Sunmi) Sheldon of Huntsville, Ala., Daniel (wife Debbie) Sheldon of Barto, Pa., Susan (husband Dan) Obenschain of Elverson and Sarah ( husband Dave) Feiser of Havertown; 37 grandchildren and four grandchildren-in-law; four great-grandchildren; and his siblings, the Rev. Louis P. Sheldon and Mrs. Betty J. Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Anna S. Dowa and Janet S. Stover.

Bonnigene Stephens Shipp, age 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend died peacefully at her home on July 5, 2020 after recent failing health. She had spent the day enjoying her children and grandchildren. Bonnie was born 9-22-1930 to Joe Wheeler and Lois Stephens in Dallas, TX. After graduating from North Dallas High School, she attended Maryville College in Tennessee for 2 years, returned to Dallas and worked before marrying Hartsel Shipp, who she met while attending Scofield Memorial Church in high school. Bonnie and Hart shared a gift of service to others and demonstrated it through their years together at Scofield. Bonnie served at church through sewing clothes for missionary families, cooking meals on Wednesday nights, helping mail out the church newsletter, working with the Pioneer Girls, running the church nursery and serving as the cook at Camp El Har for many, many summers. Even when Bonnie returned to work after raising her family, her service spirit shown as she helped students in the Dallas Bible College Bookstore and later as she managed the Student Mail center at Dallas Theological Seminary. She retired only to stay home and care for her husband as his health declined. Bonnie had a keen and creative mind and had many interests including gardening, sewing, crochet, puzzles of all sorts, bowling, camping and traveling with friends and family, visiting art museums, reading (especially biographies and history), and watching sports. Baseball was her favorite. Through the years as she lost friends, family and health, she stayed determined to keep active and enjoy life. A glimpse of her house today would show a yard full of flowers, a puzzle on the table, books she was reading, and perhaps a program from a recent home tour or museum outing, along with collections of anything related to bluebonnets or hummingbirds. Bonnie will be remembered fondly as “Mom Shipp”, a role she truly embraced. She was Mom to her own 6 children and the many friends they brought home, and to her sons and daughters -in-law, who all became her children the minute she met them. The list also includes the hundreds of children she cared for at the Scofield nursery, the Dallas Theological Seminary students who needed a shirt button sewn on or a kind word after a tough exam, all of her friend’s children, many nieces, nephews and her beloved grandsons and step- grandchildren. Her spirit of service, kindness, patience, and unconditional love was boundless and instantly felt by anyone who met her. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Hartsel Shipp, and her daughters, Ruth Ann Shipp and Deborah Shipp. Bonnie is survived by her children: son and daughter-in-law, Steve Shipp and Marianne Miller; daughter, Mary Jean; son, Michael; daughter-in-law, Kristy Reynolds; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Greg Griffin; grandchildren: Jeremy Fagan, Ryan Fagan and Noah Griffin, her brother and sister- in-law, Joe and Betty Stephens; sister- in-law, Dena Tartaglia, and many nieces, nephews, and “extra” children. Due to current safety concerns, there will be a private, family-only graveside service and a plan for a celebration of Bonnie’s life at a later time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Union Gospel mission, Wycliffe Bible Translators, The Dallas Arboretum, or your favorite museum.

Sloan, Ouida Newman, age 85, widow of H.A. (Buster) Sloan (after 63 years of marriage), formerly of 318 Englewood Rd., Madisonville, passed away 6:30 A.M. Sunday, November 4, 2012 at NHC Healthcare of Athens. Daughter of the late Rolin & Mable Newman. Member of the First Baptist Church of Madisonville. Graduate of Englewood High School & Maryville College. Retired Monroe County Elementary School teacher. Enjoyed playing Bridge with her friends. An avid collector of antique dolls and other collectables. Displayed and decorated her home year round with items she had collected for many years. Home was always open for friends to come by during the Christmas & holiday seasons. Survivors, sons & daughter-in-law, Stephen M. & Cliffette Sloan, Maryville, Allen Sloan, Loudon, Granddaughter & spouse, Kelleye & Eric Swanson, Tellico Plains, Great-grandchildren, Cody Swanson & Evan Swanson, both of Tellico Plains, Sister-in-law, Sue Sloan, Madisonville, Brother-in-law, Warren Graves, Morristown, Several nieces & nephews. Funeral 2 P.M. Tuesday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Dr. Lon Shoopman & Rev. John E. Pennington officiating. Interment Haven Hill Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends 12-2 P.M. Tuesday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville.

Died Monday, July 27, 2015 at her home in Dayton, Maryland, of congestive heart failure. She graduated from high school at 16, and spent the next year teaching at the local elementary school. In 1949, she earned her B.A. in Elementary Education from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, where she also met and married Glenn Smith. In addition to raising four children, she worked as a teacher, a social worker, a reading specialist, and an elementary school guidance counselor. In everything she did, she used her compassion, her intelligence, and her energy to help others. She was a natural teacher and a loving mother, and she will be missed. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Glenn Smith ’50 in 1998; by her second husband, Fred Smith ’43 in 2002, and by her eldest son, Kenneth Smith of Chadd’s Ford, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her children Terry Smith of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Karen Smith of Kensington, Maryland and Brenda Damario of Owings, Maryland; and by seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Clifford Smith, age 89, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, passed away May 24, 2018. He was a retired teacher from the Oak Ridge Schools and also retired from the Oak Ridge Schools Federal Credit Union. He was born August 22, 1928, and was raised in East Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Harmon Smith and Ann McCall Smith, and by his wife of 53 years, Wanda Smith, and by his son Stephen. He survived by his son, Mark, of Bristol, Tennessee, and by his daughter-in-law Norma Smith, of Del Ray Beach, Florida, and by his brother, Ralph Smith, of Alcoa, and by his sister and brother-in-law JoAnn and Marion Waters of Maryville. He graduated from Maryville College in 1950 and was almost immediately drafted into the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was in an Anti Aircraft Artillery Unit. He rose to the rank of Sergeant in a little over one year. He spent most of his overseas time in Germany. After his discharge he continued his graduate work at the University of Tennessee where he was also an instructor in the College of Education during the summer period. He was a teacher in the Oak Ridge School System for 30 years. After retiring form teaching he was assistant manager of the Oak Ridge Schools Federal Credit Union for over 20 years. Most of his teaching career was spent at Jefferson Junior High School where he at different times taught art, science, and mathematics. He was also the seventh and eighth grade basketball coach for 15 years. He was also the Director of the Science Materials Information Services program for the Regional Science Experience Center and the Center for In-Service Education as well as other major regional projects funded by the National Science Foundation. He illustrated several books and many newsletters, and did many drawings for the Oak Ridger especially during the World’s Fair. After retiring from the credit union he assisted in the design and development of the new National Knife Museum and his work is still viewed by thousands of visitors to Smoky Mountain Knife Works in Sevierville. He was always proud of his years of association with the thousands of JJHS students that he had class, and with the fine Oak Ridge teachers, administrators, and school employees with whom he taught and worked. The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans’ Home who showed Clifford much love and gave him support during his final years.

John B. Spratt, 92, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, in Las Brisas, Honduras. He was born Oct. 21, 1923, in Clinton, South Carolina, to John and Tallulah Spratt.
John graduated from Clinton High School in 1939. After graduation, he attended Clemson University in South Carolina for a year. He worked various places and was drafted into the United States Navy during World War II. After the service, he came home to South Carolina for a while and then hitchhiked from Clinton to Maryville, Tennessee, where he enrolled in Maryville College.

He married Louise Storey and they purchased a Christian bookstore. Louise preceded him in death in 1981. John sold the bookstore in 1982 and began working at Mission Services in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. After that he worked at Habitat for Humanity, ending up in Papua, New Guinea, with Habitat until 1984.

On Oct. 17, 1987, he married Madonna Burget at Johnson University near Knoxville, Tennessee. She was a missionary nurse/midwife working in Honduras at the time.
He is survived by his wife, Madonna; two sisters-in-law, Marianna (Burget) Gray, Kokomo, Marilyn (Burget) Nash and husband Danny, Tipton; 12 nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and several great-great-nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Virginia Knopp, Francis Glover, and Elizabeth Fleishman; and a niece and a nephew.

Sara Jean (nee Heinekamp) Steidle of Cincinnati. Beloved wife of the late Daniel Steidle. Loving mother of Daniel (Carol) Steidle, Patrick (Kim) Steidle and Beth Ward. Cherished grandmother of Bradley, Katie, Brett, Tera, Ryan, Derek and Sarah. Great grandmother of Ava, Sophia, Payton, Grayson, Ainsley and Landon. Dear sister of the late Shirley Smith. Passed away April 25, 2020 at the age of 91.

Vendeda Huskey Tulloch passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, at MorningView Village. She was a retired teacher from Blount County Schools with 38 years of service. She began her career at Townsend High School; then transferred to Porter High School; and completed her years of service at William Blount High School. She was a member of Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa honorary teacher sorority. She and Robert were members of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where they participated in KIT Club, Sunday School, and other church activities. Vendeda was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Tulloch, parents, Beulah and Harley Huskey, sisters and brother, Sue Carico, Rose Huskey and Lewis Huskey. Mrs. Tulloch is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Karen T. and Jim Caldwell and Janet T. and Steve Small. Her grandchildren include Cliff and April Caldwell, Jennifer and Blake Tipton, Mary and Woody Cherry of Winchester, KY, and Thomas and Sarah Small. Great-granddaughters are Raelynne and Callan Tipton. Brother-in-law, Jack Tulloch and wife Betty; sisters-in-law, Jean Tulloch, and Irene Tulloch. Special thanks to her caregivers, the staff at MorningView Village, and Blount Memorial Hospice Nurses. Family received friends at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home. Funeral service followed with Rev. Greg Long officiating. Interment at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, attn: Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 or Alpha Delta Kappa Teacher Scholarship Fund in care of Jamie French, 255 Kings Grant Road, Maryville, TN 37804.