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Nancy Agnes Kidd Hall, age 90, of Fayetteville, TN passed away September 1, 2023, at Lynchburg Nursing Center.

Nancy was born April 9, 1933, in Lincoln County, TN to the late William Calvin and Maggie Spray Kidd. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Maryville College and a teaching certificate from the University of Tennessee. Nancy was a devoted kindergarten and first grade teacher for many years with Whittier City Schools in California. She was a member of West Fayetteville Church of Christ.

Survivors include her daughter, Margaret Ann Hall and husband Brent Roman, and their daughter, Claire Elizabeth Roman. Additional survivors include sister-in-law, Roberta Kidd, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Eric Hall; sister, Jessie Stewart McFerrin; and brother, James Spray “Jim” Kidd.

Greg Hallen, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s first videographer and who was known throughout the department for his attention to detail, passed away peacefully Sept. 19 at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne after a hard-fought two-year battle versus cancer. He was 74. Greg was born Jan. 25, 1945 in Darby, Pennsylvania and graduated from Roxborough High School in Philadelphia in 1963. After earning a biology degree from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, where Greg was a competitive javelin thrower on the track team, he joined the U.S. Air Force. Greg served as an officer at F.E. Warren and Vandenberg Air Force bases for 12 years attaining the rank of captain, which included being a missile combat crew commander and earning several excellence awards. He retired from the Game and Fish in June 2010 as the video coordinator after a decorated 29-year career. He was honored as the department’s “Communications Division Employee of the Year” in 1986 and co-recipient of the 2002 “Services Division Employee of the Year.” He also earned several awards from conservation organizations for his video productions and custom photo-processing. He was a passionate fly-angler and diligent fly-casting instructor at Game and Fish workshops. “Greg was always willing to help make my job easier,” says Al Langston, Game and Fish supervisor/co-worker and good friend. “Whether it was providing coverage of Game and Fish projects or assisting with Cheyenne Fishing Day, he could be counted on. He was very skilled with a fly rod and instructed many students both privately and at public activities.” Greg was an expert knife sharpener and aficionado of custom knives. He was also a patron of the Crown Bar where many friends enjoyed his insights and conversation. Before joining the Game and Fish, Greg studied at the Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California and the Sun Valley Center of the Arts and Humanities in Idaho. “The instructional videos and video news stories Greg produced were always of the highest quality,” Langston adds. During his final trek at the hospital and hospice, Greg was almost always in the company of Game and Fish friends. He passed away with two fellow retired Game and Fish Information and Education colleagues at his side. Greg is survived by three siblings in the Philadelphia area: Patricia Brennan, Gloria Donahue (Dan) and Charles “Chick” (Linda) Hallen, four nieces and nephews and his beloved cat, Torri. He was preceded in death by his mother Theresa, father Charles and step-father Kenneth Roberts. Private family services were held in October.

passed away on July 28th, 2013. She is survived by her daughter Sharon Hamersley (Spouse Willkie Cirker) and her son Mark Hamersley (spouse Heike) along with 3 grandchildren and 1 step-grandchild. Janet was born in Barberton, Ohio, in 1922 and was a chemistry major at MC who adored Dr. Griffitts, but never worked in any area of her degree even though, when younger, she had hoped to go to medical school. She got a teaching certificate from Ohio State, then a Special Education degree from West Virginia and taught virtually all subjects in all grades for thirty years. Her husband was a civilian employee of the U. S. military; they lived in Germany for nearly twenty years and, after returning to the United States, wished very much that she knew someone with whom she could converse in German. After her death, her daughter invited the other co-chair of the library committee, along with me, to help ourselves to any of her books we would like to have. Of course we selected a few–but at least 90% of them were written in German! Her daughter was quite pleased that I had called and said that her mother had shared good memories of her time at Maryville.

passed away on June 28th, 2013 in Riverside California.

Wade Stuart Hampton passed away on April 16, 2022.

Jon Warren Hancher, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on January 10, 2022 after a hard-fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was surrounded by his loving family and wearing his IU hat.

Jon was born May 31, 1947 in Columbus, Indiana to Thomas (Jack) Hancher and Lela Mae (Taylor) Hancher. He grew up in Decatur County and graduated from Jackson Township High School in 1965. He furthered his education at Maryville College (TN), where he lettered in baseball and basketball, graduating in 1969. Upon graduation, he returned to Indiana and began his career as a lifelong educator as a teacher/principal in Shelby County. He completed a master’s degree in education from Indiana University, where he also met his future wife and developed a lifelong love of IU basketball.

Jon married Judith Ann Jacob on December 28, 1971. They recently celebrated their 50th anniversary in Gatlinburg, TN, where they honeymooned as newlyweds. The couple later moved to Franklin County, IN, where Jon taught and coached women’s basketball for many years. He was a huge advocate for women’s high school sports, fighting hard for equity. He absolutely loved coaching the team. One of his fondest memories was the FCHS team that he coached to semi-state, losing to Cathedral in a close game.

Over the years, Jon was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting, and golfing. One of his favorite things was teaching his grandkids how to fish and he was known for his “Bapa tales” about his large catches. He was also a card shark, beating his family in euchre right up to the end. Jon was proud of his children and grandchildren, regularly bragging in jest that they got their smarts from him. He was a member of the Brookville United Methodist Church and the Brookville Redevelopment Commission, working diligently to help the town he loved.

Jon was survived by his wife of 50 years (Judith Ann Jacob Hancher), his children Heidi Hancher-Rauch of Westfield, IN (spouse Eric Rauch), Justin Hancher of St. Augustine, FL (spouse Meghan Kennedy Hancher), and Joshua Hancher of West Orange, NJ (spouse Jennifer Zabel Hancher). He leaves 10 loving grandchildren: Madysen, Rylan, Isabella, and Ainsleigh Rauch; Olivia, Evan, Aidan, and Owen Hancher; Emma and Erin Hancher. Jon’s sisters, Gretchen Bode and Jan (spouse Paul) Otte, along with several nieces and nephews survive as well. He was preceded in death by his brother Jerry Hancher.

Hancock, Harriett P. age 93 of Knoxville, TN passed away Monday, June 14, 2021. She was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 45, then attended Maryville College and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1949 where she was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. Harriett was an active alumni of KD, serving as UT Chapter Advisor for many years. She was a teacher in the Knoxville-Knox County School system before retiring in 1988 with over 20 years of dedicated service. Harriett was a member of Fountain City Presbyterian Church for 74 years and was active in Presbyterian Women. She was a former member of Ossoli Circle, Gateway Garden Club and a volunteer at East Tennessee Historical Center. Harriett was preceded in death by parents, James and Margaret Haun Perry; sisters, Jane Loveday, Martha Propst, Norma Hannam, Barbara Emmerick; brothers, Bill, Sam and Jimmy Perry; loving husband of 65 years, Donald Hancock. She is survived by sons, Donald Hancock Jr., and wife, Karen and Tim Hancock and wife, Pam; grandchildren, Brett Hancock and wife, Lee, Jill Hancock, Jennifer Hancock, April Mingle and husband, Tyler; great grandson, Isaac Mingle; many loving nieces, nephews and close friends. Family will receive friends Sunday, June 20th from 4-6pm at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home with funeral service at 6pm. Lyn Oakley to officiate. Reception following services. Graveside Service will take place Monday, June 21st at Lynnhurst Cemetery meeting at the graveside at 10:45am for an 11am service with interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Fountain City Presbyterian Church, 500 Hotel Road, Knoxville, TN 37918.

A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church in New Bern to commemorate the life and ministry of Jack and Doris Hancox. The service will be held on May 19 at 2 pm. Jack Donald Hancox, born May 6th, 1925, a native of Maryville, TN, made his 48th and final move to his eternal home on Sunday, March 11th, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Arthur Hancox Sr. and Mildred Morton Hancox; his daughter, Lacy Tippins and son-in-law, George Kenneth Tippins Jr; his wife of 69 years, Doris White Hancox, who passed on Christmas Day 2017; and his brother, Dr. WA Hancox Jr. (Bill). He is survived by his children, Donna Camp (Andy) of Jonesboro, GA, Scott Hancox (Ellen) of Fayetteville, NC, Mona Howard (Delbert) of Trenton and Claire Hewitt (Tom) of New Bern, NC; 16 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. In 1943, after high school Jack enlisted in the Navy and served out the remainder of WWII in the Pacific Theater on several amphibious island campaigns. He then attended Maryville College and graduated from UT Knoxville. During his studies at the Southern Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, he re-enlisted in the Navy and served from ’51-’56 as a USN Chaplain. After completing his tour of duty he was called to pastor First Baptist Church in Dayton, TN. Jack and Doris were appointed to the Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board in 1959. They served in France (1960-1969) and the Ivory Coast from 1969-1971. Jack was then called to pastor Falmouth Baptist Church (1972-78). Throughout these years, he continued to serve as a USRN Chaplain and retired as commander in 1978. They were called and reappointed to the Foreign Mission Board serving in Haiti and the Caribbean from 1978-1989. During his 30 years of “retirement”, he continued to live a full and rich life serving in Oak Island, Brunswick Baptist and the community of Spruce Pine, NC. The most recently resided in New Bern, NC.

died on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013. Surrounded by his family, Ray concluded his full life with a peaceful and dignified death. He faced his many health challenges, including his final illness, with bravery and grace, and his humor, wit, and mischievous nature never left him. Ray was born on June 16, 1938 in Friendsville, Tenn., to Frank Hannah and Grace Wilkinson Hannah. Ray graduated from Maryville College in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and, in 1966, earned a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Auburn University. While studying at Auburn, Ray met and married his wife of 51 years, Sadie Jean Beaird Hannah. After graduation, Ray embarked upon a career as a research chemist with E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. At DuPont, he worked in Research and Development and served as Group Manager and Technical Manager in the Industrial Fibers and Carbon Fiber Divisions. His work with DuPont spanned 34 years, from 1966 until his retirement in 2000. Immediately thereafter, Ray became Global Technology Director for DuPont Sabanci (DUSA) International. At both DuPont and DUSA, Ray served as a mentor to many, and he was admired and appreciated by his colleagues. Ray retired from DUSA at the end of 2003, and thereafter focused primarily on his family, with particular emphasis on grandfathering, growing and gifting vegetables, cheering for the Auburn Tigers, and pursuing his passion and favorite pastime, fishing. Ray is survived by his wife, Sadie; his daughter, Jenny Ellen Hannah; his son, William Ray “Bill” Hannah and wife, Lisa Marie Holland Hannah; his sister, Judy Ann Hannah Miller and husband, Murphy Davis “Dave” Miller; and his three grandchildren, Nathaniel Ray Hannah, Nicholas Holland Hannah, and Madelynn Grace Hannah. Ray and his family express their thankfulness and gratitude to all of the physicians, nurses, caregivers, and friends who provided treatment, care, support, and comfort

Mary Hanson, age 77, of Nashville, TN, formerly of Greenview, IL, passed away on October 21, 2022 peacefully at home with her daughters.

She was born November 11, 1944 in Louisville, KY the daughter of George & Margaret Massie Simpson.

Mary wed Robert L. Hanson on August 26, 1967 in Louisville, KY.

Mourning her passing are her daughters, Stephanie (Craig) Boaz, Lucy Hanson Schrage, and Anne Hanson Mambungu; granddaughter, Maggie Schrage, and three grandsons, Zane Schrage, Wyatt Schrage, and John Boaz; sisters, Mardi Simpson Crosser, Jessie Simpson Jackson, and sister-in-law Carolyn Hanson Bell; nephews, Rob (Amy) Crosser, Mike (Adrienne) Crosser; nieces, Jessica Jackson, Shandi (Jeff) Hilliard, Heather (Aaron) Burris; and many great nieces,
nephews, and beloved bonus family.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Robert L. Hanson; parents George and Margaret Simpson, and bonus mom Martha Tarry Simpson; brother-in-law Don Crosser; and nephew Joe Crosser.

Mary was a graduate of Shelby County High school ’62 in Kentucky; a proud alum of Maryville College ’66 Maryville TN, and attended Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY.

Mary held employment until her retirement at The State of Illinois Comptrollers Office, and also enjoyed working for Gloria Jeans Coffee, and Greenview Community Schools.

Mary’s musical talents were many and diverse. A natural musician from early childhood, Mary greatly enjoyed sharing her faith and ministry of music through arranging songs for HIS choir, senior Choir, and bell choir performances as well as various duets and accompaniments. For many years Mary dearly enjoyed sharing in music leadership with Alice Miller, Janice Ishmael, and Donna Simmering at the Greenview United Presbyterian Church. In addition to her musical talents, Mary had the beautiful gift of prayer and was lead to lift others up whatever their circumstances might have been.

Doris Cook Hardy, 89, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2016, after a life filled with the love of family and friends. Doris was born on October 26, 1926 in Baltimore, Maryland. She attended the Peabody Conservatory of Music and Johns Hopkins University, followed by study and graduation from Maryville College in Tennessee. She also earned a master's degree from the Cincinnati College of Music. As a young woman, she was the Director of Religious Education at the New Providence Church in Maryville, Tennessee. Her eighteen- year marriage to her first husband David Reed took her to Connecticut, where she was active in the founding of the Polka Dot Playhouse. She spent many years as a music teacher in elementary schools in Connecticut, where she was also active in church music in the Simsbury United Methodist Church and the Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was married for thirty years to Rupert H Austin, Jr. (Rupe) Austin, and thoroughly enjoyed their homes and friends in Simsbury and Avon, Connecticut. Following his passing, she moved to Greensboro, North Carolina where she had much happiness during her almost twelve of marriage to John Hardy, with whom she shared many memories of childhood in Baltimore. During her years in Greensboro, she especially appreciated her Sunday school class at First Baptist Church. Throughout her life, Doris was guided by the convictions of her Christian faith, and shared with others her love of piano playing and singing. She also took very seriously her responsibilities to be an informed and active citizen, she delighted in the personalities and antics of cats, and she took an active interest in the lives of her extended family members and friends, including her husband John W. hardy; her step-children Ann Austin- Beck (John Beck) and William H. Austin; her nephew Dale Bennett (Michelle) and niece Joyce Roussell; her grand-children (Katie, David, and Andrew Beck, and Lauren, Billy and Ben Austin); her grand-nieces and Grand- nephews (Brooke and Keri Bennett, and Kevin and Ryan Roussell); and her extended Hardy family (John and Christy, Jim and Colleen, and Richard and Ginger, and seven Hardy grand-children and two great -grand children). A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church, Greensboro, on Saturday, January 16, at 2pm, and the family received friends in the church parlor. The family was served by Gate City Cremation. In lieu of flowers, those remembering Doris might consider a donation in her memory to Maryville College, noting that the gift is in memory of Doris Hardy (Maryville College, attn: Advancement, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804

Dr. Carol Fuller Hardy passed away on February 11, 2023.

Charles Wesley Harman passed away January 9, 2021. He had been living in Brooklyn, New York at the time of his passing.

graduated from Pentecostal Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity with a concentration in the New Testament Studies. Derrick is currently working as an advisor at Pellissippi State.

is a national gospel recording artist and has been nominated for Four awards by the Prayzefest Gospel Network. She has been invited to perform at the Stellars Showcase in Nashville, TN in January 2014. Her single titled “I Know a Man” is available through all online retailers.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ry-tSCeZII

Funmilayo is an international Gospel recording artist with her debut album “Unconstrained.” Her music is available on iTunes and CD Baby. Check her website for tour info. www.funmilayongozi.com

writes in to say that he is currently employed by Consolidated Nuclear Services as a Radiological Control Technical Specialist in Oak Ridge, TN.

Mary Lee Harmon died on Saturday, May 21, 2016, in Tomball, Texas. She was a graduate of Maryville College, with a Bachelor in Christian Education. Mary Lee was the director of Christian Education at Preston Hills Presbyterian Church and Waverly Road Presbyterian Church. After retirement, Mary Lee became a Commissioned Lay Pastor and preached at many churches in the Holston Presbytery. Mary Lee and her husband, Paul, spent 35 years in Kingsport before moving to Tomball, TX, in July of 2015, to be close to family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Cora May and Fred Zorb. Mary Lee is survived by her husband, Paul Harmon, Tomball, TX; sons, Jon Harmon and wife Amy, and their daughter, Kaylee, of Spring, TX, Todd Harmon and wife, Alexandria of Boston, MA; and sister, Susan Zorb, of Boston, MA. A Celebration of Life memorial service was held on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Dr. David A. Cagle and Rev. Sharon Amstutz officiated. The family received friends immediately following the memorial service, at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Holston Presbytery Camp and Retreat Center Inc., P.O. Box 428, Banner Elk, NC 28604.

Writes in to share that in August of 2022, after 18 years as a part-time Sign Language Interpreter for the Academic Support Center, she was hired as the first full-time staff Sign Language Interpreter at Maryville College with responsibilities primarily in the Behavioral Sciences Division.

June Stewart Harper passed away August 6, 2011.

Sharon Walrond Harris ’64 has moved from Indiana to Mattawan, MI, after the passing of her husband Robert in April 2018. This is so she can live near her daughter’s (Stacy Robbins) family and Sharon’s only grandchild, eleven year old Gavin. Sharon published a children’s middle grade chapter book, “Ray’s Violet: The Tale of a Most Extraordinary Lightning Bug,” in 2016, which is available on Amazon.com and is dedicated to her grandson.

99, of Chattanooga, died Tuesday, April 28, 2015, in a local health care center. A graduate of Central High School, she attended Maryville College. Betty was a member of the Hickory Valley Garden Club for more than 50 years serving in many offices including four terms as President and was President of the Chattanooga Council of Garden Clubs and an officer of the Tennessee State Garden Clubs. She was also a member of the Chattanooga Kiwanis Womens Auxiliary and had served as President as well as other offices. She was a member of Brainerd United Methodist Church for more than seventy years, the Circle Nine and the Wesley Caudle Sunday school class and had served as one of the class teachers for more than fifty years. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Holston Harrison Jr.; son, John Holston Harrison III; and parents, Nicholas and Estella Proper. Survivors are her daughter, Sharon (William) Ludwig, Ooltewah; son, Joseph Stanley Harrison, Chattanooga; granddaughters, Michelle (Chad) Herring and Alison (Steve) Brown; three great-grandchildren, Emma Elizabeth Wiginton, Aubrey Anne Herring and Jacob Alexander Wiginton; nephews, James F. (Marian) Steffner and Thomas E. (Sue) Steffner. Graveside services was held Friday, May 1 at 3 p.m. in Forest Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Genevieve DeHoog and the Rev. Dennis H. Flaugher officiating. Honorary pallbearers were Hickory Valley Garden Club and Brainerd United Wesley Caudle Sunday school Class. Memorial contributions may be made to Brainerd United Church or Hospice of Chattanooga. The family would like to thank her caregivers, Ken Stevens, Nikki Miller, Linda Culpepper, Hospice of Chattanooga and the staff at Standifer Place (Dalton Towers) 3rd Floor for their love and care.

Jeremy James Hart, known by many of his friends as "Jay", unexpectedly passed away in Marietta, GA at the age of 35. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Barbara J. Hart, his father, Russell J. Hart, Sr.(Gerline), ex-wife Eva Hart, their two beautiful children, Jada Moria and Christopher James (C.J.) Hart, his sister, Leslie Langford, his sister, Russchel Jackson-Hart (Owen), his brother, Russell James Hart Jr. (Carmen),his step-brothers Jesse Harvel (Kim), Terrance Harvel and Jerome Lamar Williams. Jeremy is also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Jeremy attended Lassiter High School, Marietta, and is a graduate of Maryville College, Knoxville, TN. He was a Claims Specialist at State Farm Insurance Company. Jeremy loved his family and friends. He was a very devoted father to his children and did anything he had to do to take care of them, even learning to do Jada's hair. Jeremy was a sports fan, and he always made it a point to stay involved in his children's extra-curricular activities. Jeremy was recently promoted as defensive line coordinator for the Georgia Cardinals, an accomplishment and position he was extremely proud of. Jeremy came to know Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior at the age of 12. He was an active member of Crossview Church, Marietta, GA. ~A Message From The Family~ "Jay" was such a warm and loving person – like a gentle giant. He never complained about anything, and was accepting of everything. He tried hard to work for the things that would improve life for his family. We know this, Jeremy – we always did. We are going to miss you very much. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Crossview Church, 1100 Piedmont Road, Marietta on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 11 AM.

passed away December 18, 2014 in Tallahassee, Florida. Born in Graham, North Carolina, her family relocated to Tallahassee where she was raised. She was the daughter of Mary Brown and Edward Norris Caldwell, the Minister of First Presbyterian Church. Mickey attended Leon High School where she met Frank Hartsfield, Jr. Mickey attended Maryville College in Tennessee and received her Bachelor's Degree from the last graduating class of Florida State College of Women, before it became FSU. Mickey and Frank married in 1941. The Hartsfield's were founding members of Faith Presbyterian Church. Mickey was a founding member of the Holly Gardening Club. She was a member of PEO, Tiger Bay, and Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Hartsfield is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Hartsfield, Jr. She is survived by her children, Stephen Hartsfield, III (Patty), Sherry Andrews (Frank), Susan Andrews (David); grandchildren, Ashleigh Munn, Steven Stroud (Nancy), Taylor Hartsfield, Stephen Hartsfield IV (Monica), Mara Shriver (Bobby), and Forrest Lee; and five great-granddaughters.

HARVIE, Peggy (Case) passed away April 29, 2020. She was born June 29, 1925 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Mrs. Harvie attended Montreat High School and Junior College and Maryville College. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1948 with a BS in Nursing. Mrs. Harvie resigned as Instructor at Department of Pediatrics Johns Hopkins Hospital in 1949 to accept appointment as a medical missionary of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A in Western India the next year. She served as Director of the Wanless Mission Hospital, School of Nursing in Miraj, India. She returned to Teachers College, Columbia University earning an MA in Nursing Education in 1956. She returned to Miraj in 1957, and later worked supporting The Alice Home in Kolhapur. The family returned to the U.S.A. in 1972. Mrs. Harvie worked for the Maryland State Department of Health until retiring to Dunedin, FL. Their family was among the last to journey to India and back via ocean liner. They also toured the Holy Lands and many Mediterranean countries. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years, fellow Presbyterian missionary, Robert W. Harvie, Sr. She is warmly remembered by friends, fellow missionaries, students, colleagues, and three children, Robert Jr., John and Anne and two grandchildren. Due to COVID19 pandemic, a celebration of Mrs. Harvie’s life will be scheduled at a future date.