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Richard Edward Nystrom passed away peacefully on February 12, 2023, in Peabody, MA. He was 91 years old, born on March 3, 1931.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Peggy, of 70 years and his children, Jennifer Souza, Howard (Jennie) Nystrom, Nancy (Todd) Stansbery and Martin (Jen) Ryan-Nystrom. Forever cherished by his eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; as well as by his siblings and their families, Perry & Betty Nystrom, Judy Monarca and Bill & Suzanne Nystrom; and many other family members and friends.

Richard was predeceased by his father, Charles; his mother, Mae; his brother, Charlie; his in-laws, Howard & Beatrice Myers; his sisters-in-law, Beverly Nystrom and Evelyn McCormick; his brother-in-law, Joe Monarca; and his granddaughter, Erin Nystrom.

He was born in Seymour, CT, the oldest of five children and the first in his family to go to college. He graduated high school in 1948 and was accepted at Northwestern University. In his own words, “I was ready to tackle the world and whatever came my way…It was time to leave the family and find my own way.” And he did.

After two years at Northwestern, he transferred to Maryville College in Tennessee where he met Peggy Myers. After graduating they married on January 2, 1953, in Peggy’s hometown of Beaver Falls, PA. From there, Richard earned his Master of Divinity at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He went on to do doctoral studies at Vanderbilt, earned his Master’s in Theatre from NYU and received his Doctoral of Ministry degree from the Graduate Theological Foundation in South Bend Indiana in the area of poetry and theology. He wrote, “The greatest gift to me from ministry is the person I became in the process. I chose the ministry because I was searching for a faith, a way to understand my place in the world and a way to serve God.”

Richard’s career in the ministry included ten churches in five states: Ohio, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida. Twenty-seven of those years were spent as an associate pastor in large churches in the area of Christian education and pastoral care, including Central Presbyterian in Summit, NJ and First Presbyterian in Maitland, FL. In addition, he served as an interim pastor in several churches past his retirement, including in Florida, West Virginia and North Carolina. He did not fully retire until 2005 and called that experience one of the most satisfying of his career. In addition to his work as a pastor, he taught speech and theater for 17 years at Seminole Community College in Florida. In retirement, he was a substitute teacher at the local high school and taught courses at the NC State Encore program.

Richard was a man of many passions and interests. His curiosity was endless as was his desire to share himself through the written and spoken word as a minister, teacher, poet, lyricist, and actor. There was always a book and pen nearby, his constant companions. He will be remembered for co-creating a youth musical, New Directions (1968) and The Life of Jesus Festival (1974), and for creating two books of prayer, A Book  of Uncommon Prayer (1990) and To Comfort You. He loved movies, travel, opera, ballet and watching a favorite team with his family. He embraced the mysteries of life and was awed at the beauty of nature and human creation. Yet, he was most comforted by the simple pleasures of a good cup of coffee, a hug, dinner with his family around the table, making breakfast, seeing a bird outside the window or a beautiful flower.

He was a committed and loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and community member. He created and expressed, and he opened hearts and minds. He will be deeply missed and always remembered.

Ruth Reid, 84, of Windom died June 24, 2016, at Good Samaritan Society-Sogge Memorial in Windom. Ruth Carroll Cross was born Sept. 10, 1931, to Robert and Helen (Silsby) Cross in Pleasanton, Calif. Ruth moved with her family to Scotia, Calif., and lived there until age 8, before the family moved to Brent, Ala. After high school, Ruth attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn. In 1953, Ruth married Charles E. Reid in Munford, Tenn., where her father was a minister. Ruth and Charles moved to Princeton, N.J., where Ruth worked for the Opinion Research Company while her husband studied for the Presbyterian ministry. In 1956, they moved to Greeneville, Tenn., to serve in their first churches. After two years, they moved to Rushmore, where they stayed for 12 years, and in 1970, they accepted a call from First Presbyterian Church in Windom, where they worked for the next 17 years. During their time at First Presbyterian, Ruth directed the youth choir, taught Sunday School, served as a deacon and was involved in the Presbyterian Women’s group. She also helped with Girl Scouts. In 1987, they moved to England as Presbyterian Mission Associates, working with the Kirkham and Elswick United Reformed churches. Ruth introduced youth to Holiday Club (Vacation Bible School) during the communities’ six-week school holiday. She designed the program and led teachers, who continued to volunteer year after year. In 1991, they moved back to the U.S., accepting a call to the Jackson Presbyterian Church, where Ruth served as Christian educator. Ruth and Charles retired in 1996 and moved back to Windom. Ruth moved to Good Samaritan Society-Sogge Memorial in 2015. She was preceded in death by a brother, Rev. Luther Cross. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Rev. Charles Reid of Windom; four children: Stuart (Melanie) Reid of Savage; Rev. Kathryn Reid Walker (Bilhenry) of Eau Claire, Wis.; James Reid of Minneapolis; and Susan (John) Perrodin of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Margaret Scruggs of Winston-Salem, N.C. A memorial service will be held at a later date. LaCanne Family Funeral Service of Windom is handling the funeral arrangements.

Rev. Charles (Charlie) E. Reid, 90, died peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022.

Charles was born on Nov. 21, 1931 to Fred and Edna (Benner) Reid in Philadelphia, PA. He attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN, where he met his wife, Ruth Carroll Cross. He graduated with a BA in English. He and Ruth were married in Munford, TN in 1953.

Charles continued his education at Princeton Theological Seminary and was ordained to ministry in the Presbyterian Church. Charles was a highly respected and beloved minister. He served churches in Greeneville, TN, Rushmore, Lismore, Windom, and Jackson, MN, and Kirkham and Elswick, England. He was active in the Presbytery of Minnesota Valleys.

Charlie retired in Windom in 1996 and was active on the library board, the BARC concert board, and occasionally subbed as an organist. Charlie was an Anglophile who loved classical organ music, British mysteries, and trains. He was skilled in electronics and technology and could fix anything. He was honored to be named Pastor Emeritus at First Presbyterian Church in Windom.

In 2016, following the death of Ruth and a debilitating stroke, Charlie moved to Eau Claire, WI. He was a regular attendee at First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed visiting with people. He received loving care from the staff at Azura and St. Joseph Hospice.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Doris (Don) Tracy, and his wife Ruth. He is survived by son Stuart Reid of Montgomery, MN, daughter Kathy Reid (Bilhenry) Walker of Eau Claire, son James Reid of Minneapolis, MN, daughter Susan (John), Perrodin of Colorado Springs, CO, 13 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren (plus 2 more on the way).

Died Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at St. Thomas West in Nashville, TN, he was 83 years old. Dr. Roberts is preceded in death by his parents, Judge George and Laura Roberts; and siblings, Irl Roberts, Mary Ella Roberts and Roy Roberts. Dr. Roberts is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mrs. Faye Frost Roberts; daughters, Mary Katherine Carson (Christopher) and Rachel Frost Roberts; son, George Myers Roberts, Jr. “Robby” (Meredith); grandchildren, Mathew George Roberts and Natalie Meredith Roberts; sister, Lois Roberts Berry; several nieces and nephews; and fur baby, Volcat. Dr. Roberts’s education consisted of Maryville High School, Maryville College, Vanderbilt – Peabody, and The University of Tennessee, where he achieved his EdD. Dr. Roberts was a teacher and coach at Georgetown High School in Georgetown, IN and the Associate Director of the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.

passed away on January 2, 2015 from complications of dementia. Jeanne was born in East Orange New Jersey on October 9th, 1931 to James and Dorothy (Flanders) Ellis. She was raised in the family home at 662 River Road in Chatham Township, N.J., and graduated from Chatham High School in 1949. Jeanne earned her way through Maryville College, Maryville Tennessee by working summers as a waitress at the Hotel Suburban in Summit, N.J. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Maryville College in 1953. Jeanne met Tasker K. Robinette in college and they were married in New Providence, N.J, on August 24, 1952, before returning to college to complete their senior year. After college the Robinettes moved to St. Louis, Missouri where Jeanne worked for the Nooter Corporation as a secretary and Tasker attended graduate school at Washington University. They then moved to Tinton Falls, N.J. where Jeanne worked for Bendix Aviation while Tasker did his internship at Monmouth Memorial Hospital in Long Branch, N.J. In the summer of 1955, the Robinettes moved to Montgomery, Alabama, where newly commissioned 2nd Lt. Tasker attended the U.S.A.F. School of Aviation Medicine. Daughter Karen was born there, on November 29th, 1955. Son Kenneth was born April 30, 1957 in Spokane, Washington where husband Tasker was then serving as an administrator of the Air Force Hospital at Fairchild Air Force Base. After his obligatory military service the Robinette’s moved to Park Forest, Illinois. Jeanne’s daughter Barbara was born in Park Forest on September 11, 1960. From 1955 until the family first moved to Anacortes, Washington (in 1961) Jeanne was fully occupied as a wife and mother. In 1962, however, she also began to take on additional challenges. She was a founding member of the Skagit-Island County Unitarian Fellowship, the Anacortes Arts & Crafts festival (active from 1961 through 1967) and Anacortes Community Theatre. In 1964, she played the role of Sheila in an ACT performance of “THE RELUCTANT DEBUTANTE” and worked on costumes and props in other productions. When the Robinettes moved to Edmonds, Washington in 1967, Jeanne became an active leader in the Edmonds Unitarian Church. In 1970, she earned a second Bachelors Degree (in Anthropology) from the University of Washington. After the Robinettes moved on to Lake Oswego, Oregon, she earned a Master’s Degree in Urban Planning from Portland State University which she applied in many ways. She wrote and, in 1984, published a book on the promise of citizen action: “Cheaper Gov’t Can Still Get The Job Done.” During her 19 years in Lake Oswego she served her community in every way she could. She chaired a city-wide land use inventory, and served on the Board of the League of Woman Voters. She also served as a Lake Oswego Planning Commissioner, as a member of the Portland Area Boundary Commission, and as a consultant for the Oregon State Department of Economic Development. Jeanne founded and managed the activist organization Oregonians for Cost Effective Government, which evolved into Cascade Policy Institute. She also designed, planned and conducted the first two national conferences on government service privatization. Jeanne and Tasker returned to Anacortes, Washington, in 1989, where she spent the first three years after their return helping her husband build their new home on 17th Street and working part time as a land use planning consultant. In 1992 she was elected to the Anacortes City Council and served as a Council member until her second term expired in 2001. In 2002 she joined the noon Kiwanis Club and was an active member until poor health caused her resignation in 2013. Jeanne was also a long time member and Treasurer of the Anacortes Museum Foundation, the West Skagit County Republican Women’s Club, the Skagit County Marine Resources Committee, the Anacortes Library Foundation, the Sea Island Chorus and the Anacortes Harmonaires women’s barber shop singing group. She was honored by Soroptimist International of Anacortes in 2002 as an Anacortes “Woman of Distinction” and in 2012 as Grand Marshall of the 4th of July parade. In later years she stood every Sunday, on the corner of 12th and Commercial Ave. with a group of proud Americans waving her flag and looking east to honor her beloved country. Jeanne leaves behind her beloved husband of 63 years and her three children; Karen, of Wasilla, Alaska, Kenneth, of Bellingham, Washington, and Barbara, of Rochester, N.Y. She is also survived by her younger sister Marjorie Conlan of Chatham, New Jersey and her four grandchildren, Leigh James and Joy Elizabeth Robinette, and Ryan Oliver and Heather Morgan O’Donnell.

Asheville – Norma Lou Robinson, 82, of Asheville, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.

A native of Sturgis, MI, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Jane Van Zanten Loetz.

She attended Maryville College (TN), graduated from Miami of Ohio and earned her Master’s from Vanderbilt University. Lou met Tom in 1957 in Nashville and they were married on January 9, 1960. She retired in 1998 from the VA Medical Center in Oteen after 25 years of service. She was a dedicated and caring speech pathologist, who worked with veterans who had lost their voice to cancer and taught them a new way to speak. She organized The New Voice Club for the veterans and their families.

Lou was an active member of Arden Presbyterian Church, of which she sang in the choir for over 30 years. She loved music, writing poetry, volunteering and interacting with others.

Lou is survived by her husband of nearly 54 years, Tom M. Robinson, III; two daughters, Lynn Womble and her husband, Eddie, of Fletcher, Ellen Robinson of Charlotte as well as a family of dear friends.

Asheville – Norma Lou Robinson, 82, of Asheville, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals. A native of Sturgis, MI, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Jane Van Zanten Loetz. She attended Maryville College (TN), graduated from Miami of Ohio and earned her Master’s from Vanderbilt University. Lou met Tom in 1957 in Nashville and they were married on January 9, 1960. She retired in 1998 from the VA Medical Center in Oteen after 25 years of service. She was a dedicated and caring speech pathologist, who worked with veterans who had lost their voice to cancer and taught them a new way to speak. She organized The New Voice Club for the veterans and their families. Lou was an active member of Arden Presbyterian Church, of which she sang in the choir for over 30 years. She loved music, writing poetry, volunteering and interacting with others. Lou is survived by her husband of nearly 54 years, Tom M. Robinson, III; two daughters, Lynn Womble and her husband, Eddie, of Fletcher, Ellen Robinson of Charlotte as well as a family of dear friends.

Mary Roussos, age 88 of Lebanon, formerly of Lake Waynoka, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020 at the Atrium Medical Center in Middletown, OH. She was born September 12, 1931 in Russellville, OH, the daughter of the late Harry O and Frances (Harmon) Layton. She was a librarian for the Library of Science and Medicine at Rutgers University. Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Aristotle Roussos on February 28, 2020. She is survived by 3 sons, Tim Roussos and wife Becky of Waynesville, OH, Wil Roussos and wife Janet of Leesburg, VA, Dave Roussos and wife Eva of Pittsburgh, PA, 1 brother, David Layton and wife Brenda of Russellville, 1 sister, Andrea Wilkenson and husband Buzz of Lake Waynoka and 10 grandchildren. Following cremation, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The Meeker Funeral Home in Russellville is serving the family. Friends and Families may sign Mary’s online guestbook at www.meekerfuneralhomes.com. Questions call Meeker Funeral Home 937-377-4182.

A. Eugene “Gene” Russell, age 90 of Maryville, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, at his home. Gene was a member of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church where he was a deacon. He was Vice President and General Manager of Dillard Paper Company. Gene was the past president of West Knoxville Rotary Club and was a Gideon for over 30 years. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Stella Russell; brother, David H. Russell. Survived by his wife of 68 years, JoAnn Russell; sons and daughters-in-law, Chris and Nancy Russell, Brent and Lisa Russell, Tim and Roxanna Russell; grandchildren, Caleb and Hannah Russell, Anderson and husband, Michael Gibbons, Bryce Russell and wife, Sema Kazarian, Cole Russell, Chloe Warner and husband, Hudson Warner, Tate Russell, Kylie Russell Greer and husband, Logan Greer; great-grandchildren, Quinlyn Gibbons, Stella Warner, Luke Russell.

Kenneth M. Rutherford, 89, of Hatboro passed away on December 25, 2020. Son of the late Thornton and Helen Rutherford and brother of the late George Rutherford. Kenneth was a graduate of Maryville College and a longtime teacher at Upper Moreland High School. Due to the current Covid situation, a private funeral ceremony was held for Kenneth.

of Lancaster, PA died October 10, 2013 at Brethren Village. Born in Buffalo, NY he was the son of the late Walter W. and Thelma White Schroeder. He was the loving husband of Alice Larson Schroeder for 60 years. At the time of his death he was retired since 1994 and was a member of Donegal Presbytery. Before his retirement he served as Interim Pastor at First Reformed UCC Church, Lancaster, PA; Wrightsville Presbyterian Church, Wrightsville, PA; Donegal Presbyterian Church, Mount Joy, PA; and English Presbyterian Church in Marietta, PA. During this time he also served as Chaplain for Leader Nursing Centers in Lancaster and Dallastown for 7 years. He served as Associate Pastor with the Rev. Donald Wilson at First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster from 1974-1981. Prior to coming to Lancaster he served First Presbyterian Church of Alden, NY until 1974. As a member of WNY Presbytery he chaired the Camp and Conference Committee and was active in camp development. His service extended to Mary F. Pepper Memorial Church, Springfield, TN until 1964 and Yoder Memorial Presbyterian Church, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL until 1958. In Alden, he served the community as Chairman of the Am Red Cross Chapter, charter president of the Lion’s Club, Chaplain of the Alden Volunteer Fire Co., and active firefighter and EMT. He did his undergraduate work at Maryville College, Maryville, TN and earned his MA of Divinity from the Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, Louisville, KY. He pursued further studies at Lancaster Theological Seminary. He was an avid woodworker and gardener and had a love for the shore where with his family he spent many vacations. He enjoyed building model airplanes, and although he never took his flying test, he enjoyed supervised flying. In addition to his wife, Charlie is survived by his children: Timothy C., husband of Linda A. Schroeder of Manheim, PA and Linda K., wife of Russell A. Payne of Lititz, PA; grandchildren: Matthew R., husband of Lindsey G. Snavely, and Jayme L. Snavely; great grand-children: McKenna J. and Emerson H. Snavely; and brother Thomas W. Schroeder of Cheektowaga, NY. He was predeceased by a brother, Walter W. Schroeder

Alice Larson Schroeder, 84, a resident of Brethren Village, died Wednesday evening, March 9, 2016 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy. At the time of her death Alice was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, the Rev. Charles A. Schroeder. As the wife of a pastor she was fully engaged in the work of the churches her husband served. She was trained in bookkeeping and accounting and worked for Simon Lever for a short time before her retirement. She worked for Red Rose Transit Authority for 19 years and began her career at Alden Lumber Mill, Alden, NY. She attended Maryville College; Maryville, TN. Born in Athens, TN, she was the daughter of the late Bertram M. and Lucille Johnson Larson. She was the last sibling of a family of five children. All have preceded her in death. Surviving her are a son, Timothy C., married to Linda Ruoss Schroeder of Manheim; a daughter, Linda K., married to Russell A. Payne of Lititz; two grandchildren, Matthew R., married to Lindsey Rossman Snavely and Jayme Snavely; and two great-grandchildren, McKenna and Emerson Snavely. She was predeceased by her siblings: Margaret Angel, Frances Abel, Bertram M. Larson, and Rev. Robert A. Larson. Relatives and friends were welcomed at a Memorial Service in the Chapel of Brethren Village, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Chaplain Mark Tedford officiating. Interment in the Memorial Gardens of Highland Presbyterian Church will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Alice’s memory would be appreciated by Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125

passed away June 27, 2014 from Melanoma metastasis.

H.A. Scott Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia (91) passed peacefully on October 7, 2023, at Lynchburg General with family at his side. He was born May 30, 1932, the son of the late Hiram Abbitt Scott Sr and Lena Abbott Scott of Bedford Virginia. H.A. was most proud of his family and the friendships of many which he made during his long life. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Keeble Scott the love of his life. H.A. was a loving dad to one daughter Regina Scott Oster and her husband Kenneth R. Oster (Seabrook Island, SC) and special grandfather to granddaughter Rachel Giessel and husband Andrew Giessel (Midlothian, VA) and grandson Zachary Oster and wife Mary Oster (Mechanicsville, VA). H.A. was blessed with two wonderful great-grandkids who kept his heart young the late years of his life, Adelyn Giessel and Theo Oster. H.A. was also predeceased by his two brothers Morris W. Scott, James C. Scott and sister Virginia Scott Morgan. He is survived by several nephews and nieces. H.A. served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955. He attended 2 years of college at Maryville College in Maryville Tennessee before going into the Air Force. After his four years in the service he was employed for 23 years in the family owned business, Scott’s Specialty Company Inc. and retired with 20 more years at Quality Foods Cooperative Inc. H.A. was passionate about gardening. He loved to grow vegetables, especially tomatoes of all types, squash and peppers. He maintained a small garden even up until his passing. It gave him much pleasure to give away the vegetables he grew even to neighbors who passed by as he sat on his side porch watching the vegetables grow. H.A. loved people and was thankful for the friendships and loyalty of many he became associated with during all phases of his life. No matter the situation good or difficult H.A. could always bring his humor to make those present grin or laugh. The Christian faith was important to H.A. and over the years he was a member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church.

William R. Sitler, 88, of Knightstown, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born June 12, 1931 in Little Rock, AR to the late Robert Scott and Katherine Rutledge Sitler. Bill was a lifelong resident of Knightstown and a 1949 National Honor Society graduate of Knightstown High School. He went on to study at Maryville University for 3 years until going into the Army and serving for 2 years in Austria and Germany. Upon returning from the Army he continued his education at Butler University where he received his Pharmacy Degree. Bill was the Pharmacist and Manager for Hooks in Knightstown from 1979 until his retirement in 1994. A lifelong member and Elder of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Bill was also a proud supporter of the Hoosier Gym, was a volunteer and on the first committee organizing its existence. One of Bill’s true loves was hiking and camping with his family in the Great Smoky Mountains. Bill is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Ann, whom he married in June of 1957; daughter, Martha Ann (Andrew) Windisch; sons, Thomas Scott Sitler and Richard Rutledge (Marsha) Sitler; grandchildren, Rachel Sitler, Stephen Sitler and Nathan Sitler; cousin, Jane MacKeever Tischbein; along with many nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, Bill is preceded in death by his siblings, Lois Ann, Henry, Lucy Brock and Mary Kay Eason. Services will be Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Hinsey Brown Funeral Service Knightstown Chapel. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of service with burial to follow at Glen Cove Cemetery in Knightstown, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church, 112 S. Franklin St. Knightstown, IN 46148.

Barbara R. Greenly Smith of Denton, MD, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at the Caroline Nursing home in Denton. She was 89 years old. Born in Hammonton, NJ, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Ernest Leo Rogers and Elsie Josephine Mawson Rogers. Her first husband, C. Alan Greenly, died February 22, 1997 and her second husband, Raymond R. Smith, died January 24, 2016. Mrs. Smith graduated from high school in Reading, PA in 1949. In 1953, she graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, TN. She received her Masters from UMD and Salisbury State. She then taught Physical Education at the Denton Elementary School for 26 years, becoming Administrative Assistant and retiring in 1989 after 30 years of service. She was a Lifetime Member of the P.T.A. and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Denton where she was in the Choir, taught Sunday School, and served on many committees. She had also been active in the Caroline American Legion Post 29 Auxiliary where she will be wonderfully remembered by a host of friends. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter, Ruth G. Prattis and her husband, Greg, of Norfolk, VA and her son, Gary A. Greenly and his wife, Judy, of Greensboro, MD; and a sister, Ruth R. Myers of Delta, PA. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 28th, at the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church located at 100 S. Fifth Ave. in Denton beginning with an American Legion Post 29 Auxiliary Memorial service. Friends may visit with the family one hour before the service. If friends wish to send memorial donations in Mrs. Smith’s memory, the family suggests sending them to the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 S. Fifth Ave., Denton, MD 21629. To offer online condolences, please visit moorefuneralhomepa.com.

Patricia (Lovette) Spoone, 91 of Orlando, passed away on June 9, 2023. She was born in Greenville, TN on March 15, 1932. She is survived by her son Dan Spoone and his wife Leslie Spoone, daughter Cathy Spoone and her husband Gregg Buckingham, 2 grandsons Ben Buckingham and Sam Spoone, and her exchange student daughter from Norway, Helga Brun. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Bill Spoone, and her parents Raymond (R.B.) and Gertrude Lovette.

Until she was six, Pat and her parents lived on her grandfather’s farm in Greenville, TN. She lived in Morristown, TN until she was 11 when her family moved to Oak Ridge, TN where her father worked at the Y-12 Electromagnetic Plant to make enriched uranium for the atomic bomb. She described this time of her life as instrumental in molding her view of the world as people came from all over the country to work at the plant.

After the war ended her family returned to Morristown, TN, where she graduated from Morristown High School in 1950. She played on the girl’s basketball team, was editor of the school newspaper, and President of the 7 & 6 social club. She attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN for two years and then graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Education. During this time she learned to fly a single engine plane.

Pat and Bill were high school sweethearts and married in 1955. They moved to Orlando in 1958 where they lived for the remainder of their lives. She worked at Jones Business College, Head Start, and as a business education teacher at Ocoee High School for 5 years. After she earned a Master’s Degree in Guidance Counseling from Rollins College, she was a high school guidance counselor at Evans High School for 14 years (Director of the Guidance Department for 13 years) and Apopka High School for 6 years.

Pat was a member of the Foundation Fighting Blindness and the Greater Orlando Council of the Blind, supporting her son and daughter-in-law who both have retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative retinal disease that causes blindness. She helped her daughter immensely with her grandchildren, who always loved going over to her house (the “Land of Yes”). She was active in the Alliance women’s group at the First Unitarian Church of Orlando.

Pat enjoyed being with her family, reading, traveling, bridge, animals (especially dogs), and learning to clog with her husband Bill. Pat was an incredible wife, mother and grandmother, loving and supportive and always a great listener. She was the center and the heart of a very close family.

Frederick Stradtman, affectionately known by most as Fred, was born on January 4, 1930 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Frederick William Stradtman, Sr. and Lula Brownlee Stradtman. He spent his early years in South Carolina and was recipient of a Bachelor’s degree from Maryville College in Tennessee. Later, Fred attended New Jersey State Teachers College and New York University where he eventually obtained his Master of Science and Master of Art degrees. He taught fifth grade for almost thirty-eight years in Mendham, Morris Township and in the newly formed Morris School District of New Jersey and was a lifetime member of the New Jersey Congress of Parents and Teachers. Fred loved the Arts. He was a regular attendee of the Metropolitan Opera and was active in drama productions in his church and school. Fred was well traveled and had been to many exotic destinations including Russia, Africa and India and was a member of St. Simons Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents, his sister, Ede Lentz; his two half- brothers, Paul and Joseph Stradtman and his half-sister, Martha Nagrodsky preceded him in death. Survivors include his two sisters, Sarah Francis of Sandusky, Ohio and Bert McPipkin of Jesup, GA and two half- brothers, David Stradtman of Brunswick, GA and John Stradtman of Las Vegas, NV. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members also survive. Funeral services were on Monday, March 27, 2017 at St. Simons Presbyterian Church with Reverend Bob Brearley officiating. Interment was at Bethany Cemetery in Charleston, South Carolina. Howard & Jones Funeral Home, Jesup, GA

Edith McMillan Sutton, 84, died Tuesday, November 29, 2016, following a hospitalization from a stroke. “Edie” graduated from Marrietta, GA high school, Maryville college TN, and did post graduate studies at the Kent School of Social Work in Louisville KY. She had served as a medical social worker, high school teacher, a librarian at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and as an office manager in the Recruiting department of the Presbyterian Church World Mission. As a volunteer she had been active in PTA, Girl Scouts, and served as a docent for the Farmington Plantation (the home of the Speed family in Louisville) and as a leader in women’s activities in the Presbyterian Church USA. She was a child of George Huie and Evelyn Longley McMillan, born in 1932 in Acworth Georgia. After high school and college she served as Youth Director for the First Presbyterian Church in Charleston WV, where she met her future husband Walter Sutton. They were married in 1956, and after his graduation from Seminary she served as an active partner in pastoral charges in Eminence, Elizabethtown, and Maysville KY. She was an active Elder and leader at Harvey Browne Memorial Presbyterian Church She is survived by her husband, her son Harold (Mary), her sisters Nancy McPherson (Bob) and Lilouise Disharoon (Garland), and two granddaughters: Katie and Evelyn. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Stephanie Jean Sutton, her sisters Emma Josephine Mize (Clyde) and Martha Somoza (Pete). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Sanctuary of Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church, 311 Browns Lane. Suggestions for memorial gifts include Presbyterian World Mission, Doctors without Borders, or a charity of the giver’s choosing.

Thomas Eugene “Hub” Upton, 86, of Huntsville, AL, died July 19, 2016. Tom was born and raised in Maryville, TN. He graduated from Maryville High School, and attended Maryville College where he excelled in football and basketball until sidelined by serious ankle and eye injuries. While in college, Tom met the love of his life, Dorothy “Pinkie” Hoyle. They married in 1955 and had three children together. Tom enjoyed a varied career and found his niche in the travel industry, in which he worked for United Air Lines for 20 years; and in 1979, left to join Christopher Travel Agency. Tom was also active in the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce. He had a great singing voice and was active in the church choir and competitive barbershop singing. Tom was preceded in death by Pinkie in 2007. Survivors include sons, Bradley H. Upton of Corvallis, OR and Ben A. Upton of Las Cruces, NM; daughter, Elizabeth Upton Ambroz; and grandsons, Reid T. Ambroz and Evan C. Ambroz of Huntsville, AL.

age 86, of Chickamauga, GA passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA and had resided in Northwest Georgia for the past three years. He was a longtime resident of Aiken, SC and was a retired Professor from the University of South Carolina at Aiken where he taught for over thirty years. He was of the Presbyterian faith. He is preceded in death by his wife: Elizabeth Van Alstyne and mother: Wilma Van Alstyne. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law: Paul & Abigail Van Alstyne of Chickamauga, GA, grandchildren: Christopher, Robert, Kathryn, and great-grandchild: Jillian. The family held a private memorial service.

Hugh H Walker, 92, who lived in Franklin, Tennessee; however; the majority of his life and a place he called home was Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, August 23rd surrounded by his family and loved ones. Hugh was born in Memphis TN, to the late Paulus and Mary Walker, and is survived by his loving wife, Nancy of 64 years, daughter Lee Anne (Kevin) Hagan, & son, Andy Walker, as well as, his grandson’s Walker and Spencer Hagan. Hugh was a loyal, loving father and a friend to all who knew him. He graduated from The Duncan School in Nashville, earned a bachelor’s degree from Maryville College, Master’s Degree from Vanderbilt University, Louisiana State University and a Doctorate Degree from The University of Tennessee. Hugh served as a Naval Officer aboard the USS Trathen and was proud to serve his country. As a lifelong educator, Hugh touched the lives of many students over the years teaching at Castle Heights Military Academy and The Baylor School in Chattanooga where he also served as the head coach of the track and cross-country teams. He then went on to teach at Chattanooga State and North Georgia Technical College. He dedicated his life to serving others by teaching and coaching.

Anne L. Walton, 83, of Wellston passed away at her home on Wednesday morning, August 6, 2014. She was born in Marysville, Ohio, on August 1, 1931, daughter of the late French Snider and Lamont Sewell Snider. She was a graduate of Marysville High School and received her degree in elementary education from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee. She retired after teaching for 31 years in the Vinton County Schools. She attended the First Presbyterian Church of Marysville and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wellston. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary 371 of Wellston and past president of the ALA District 8. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star-Hamden Chase Chapter 244 and also a lifetime member of NEA, OEA, D.A.R.T., and the Jackson and Vinton County Retired Teachers Association. Anne was a well known volunteer at local nursing homes and delivered newspapers and bananas to them weekly. She was fondly known as the Banana Lady. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Walton in March of 1997. She is survived by life-long friends, Ken and Pam Dunlap of Salineville, Ohio; her furry friends and companions, Buffy and Peanut; and numerous faithful friends of the community, church, and American Legion Post 371 of Wellston. Friends are invited to call at the Jenkins Funeral Chapel in Wellston on Sunday from 4 until 8 P.M. The Ladies Auxiliary Poppy Ceremony will be conducted at 6 P.M. Services will be Monday at 11 A.M. at the Jenkins Chapel with John Pelletier CLP officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgewood Cemetery in Anne’s final place of rest. Memorial contributions in Anne’s memory can be made to the American Legion Auxiliary 371 of Wellston or the First Presbyterian Church of Wellston, 18 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Wellston, Ohio 45692.

On Oct 7,2015 the County Board of Supervisors presented her with a plaque of appreciation for over 50 years of community service in Loudon County, VA. Betty feels my years at Maryville instilled in her the goals of service, opportunities for helping others, seeing needs to be met and giving her the confidence of leadership to meet them, as well as realizing her own personal talents and potential.

Wednesday, January 11, 2017 – has been officially declared by the Purcellville Town Council as "Dr. James and Mrs. Betty Wiley Day" in Purcellville! It is impossible to condense the amazing service they have given to their Town, region, and country. Last night, the Mayor and Council recognized the Wileys and presented them with a key to the Town. Read below for an overview of their amazing contributions. As Mrs. Wiley mentioned in her comments, she was able to contribute through her work on Town Parks and at the Community Center, and Doc Wiley served the Town through the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, which manages the W&OD Trail. Two different groups, both serving the residents of Purcellville. Please take a moment and read their great contributions, and join us in celebrating DOC AND BETTY WILEY DAY in Purcellville! MRS. BETTY WILEY Mrs. Wiley is a native of York County, PA and went to college at Marysville. She was the founder and first Organizing Director of the Loudoun Valley Community Center after serving two years on the first Parks and Recreation Board. At that time, the LVCC was located in the abandoned Emerick school building. Mrs. Wiley initiated a senior citizen program featuring day trips, speakers, party's and renovated a kitchen to ensure lunches for this group. Originally the kitchen area also served as an afterschool snack bar and fun place for teens. This was the first fully socially integrated programming in Loudoun County whose model was followed by many community centers that have since evolved. Mrs. Wiley was an avid supporter of the Girl Scouts and was a member of the Candy Stripes Program – Ladies Hospital Board. She was the children's choir director at Leesburg Presbyterian Church, volunteered for the Red Cross, American Cancer Society, Arthritis Foundation Drives and others. She served as President, Vice President and Community Service Chairman for the Loudoun Jr. Woman's Club, organized grants and worked with the American Hearing Society in DC to start the Blue Ridge Speech and Hearing Center in Leesburg. Mrs. Wiley was President of BLSH Board and served on the board for a number of years. She was named outstanding Jr. Woman in Northern Virginia. Mrs. Wiley was a substitute teacher in the Loudoun County school system. Mrs. Wiley worked to find Self-Help for the Hard of Hearing Chapter in Loudoun and after two years, other volunteers eventually developed a group now known as NOVA WEST in Fairfax/Sterling. Mrs. Wiley worked on the state committee for the American Disabilities Act. Mrs. Wiley was a member of the First Loudoun Chorale Group. She was on the first PUGAMP Committee where she served two terms, and was a member of the Western Loudoun Arts Tour which promotes local arts. Mrs. Wiley loved selling bridal gowns at Le Reve in Market Street Station for two years. The Wiley's are one of six families that started St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Mr. Joe Nichols on Main Street was considered their mentor and first contact in town. DR. JAMES WILEY Dr. James Wiley was born in Covington, Tennessee in November of 1932. He grew up in Mumford, TN through high school. In 1950 he went off to Marysville College in Marysville, TN. After graduating, he attended the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry and graduated in 1956. He married Betty Hammers from Stewartstown, PA in June of 1955. They currently have 3 children (Karen, David and Judith Ann) all of who have graduated from Loudoun Valley High School. Dr. Wiley was drafted into the US Navy Dental Corp from 1956 – 1958 in Parris Island, SC. In October of 1958, Dr. Wiley started general dental practice in Purcellville. He was in his first office for 15 years at the current post office location and then at the drug store and finally at the now Purcellville Restaurant. Dr. Wiley and Dr. James Towe built the Loudoun Valley Professional Building in 1974. Dr. Wiley retired in 2003. From 1959 – 1960, Dr. Wiley was a member of the Purcellville Town Baseball Team. In 1965 he was the Chairman of the Purcellville Area Commission and established a County Parks and Recreation Dept. He also coached Little League Baseball from 1969-1974. From 1966 – 1972, Dr. Wiley was a member of the Loudoun County Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee and was the Chairman from 1969 – 1972. In 1966 he was a founder and Ruling Elder of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church where he served on the Board from 1966 – 2012. In 1972 – 2002 he was the first appointee from Loudoun County to the Board of Directors for the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority. There were 23 Regional Parks and 7 parks in Loudoun. From 1985 to 1994, Dr. Wiley served on the Board of Directors for the Loudoun Golf and Country Club and served as President from 1986 – 1992. From 2003 – 2007, he served on the Purcellville Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and from 2006 – 2014 he served on the Purcellville Town Council. In 2014, Dr. Wiley was a founding member of the Purcellville Arts Council, their first Chairman, and has served for two years. Dr. Wiley was also the first President of the Blue Ridge Middle School PTA, a Faculty Associate at Lord Fairfax Community College teaching dental hygiene and a member of the Lions Club for 20 years. Dr. Wiley was one of the founding members of the Purcellville Business Association. In addition, Dr. Wiley was a staff member of the Loudoun Memorial Hospital for 20 years and a volunteer at the Loudoun Free Dental Clinic for 15 years. ***Dr. Wiley is known for his golfing and has made 5 hole-in-ones in his life – one of which won him a Cadillac at the Fire Dept's Charity Tournament. While on Town Council, he hosted several charity golf tournaments that went towards community projects such as lights at Haske Field. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE: Dr. James Wiley and Mrs. Betty Wiley – In honor of your support to our community over the years, we would like to present you with a key to the Town of Purcellville, and do hereby declare Wednesday, January 11, 2017 as Dr. James and Mrs. Betty Wiley Day in the Town of Purcellville!