Class Notes

Betsy Lyle Lonsinger passed away on May 3, 2016.

Carol Short Lootens of Aberdeen, Maryland, passed away March 20, 2017.

Michael T. Lovelock, 53, of Brooksville, FL passed away on December 28, 2021. He was born in Chicago, IL on March, 30, 1968. Mike graduated from Hernando High School and received his Bachelor of Arts from Maryville College.

He was married to Nancy Lovelock on April 20,1991. He often said it was love at first sight when he saw Nancy in their Drama class at Pasco Hernando Community College. His world revolved around Nancy and their two sons, Donovan and Kyle. The pride and love he had for the three of them was apparent to anyone who knew him.

Mike had a long, accomplished career in banking and finance. For almost twenty years, he owned a Raymond James Financial Services franchise along with his trusted and valued business partner Carol McElroy.

He is a past member of Rotary and Catholic Charities, and he coached many years for the local YMCA, Notre Dame Catholic School, and First Hernando Youth Soccer League.

Mike had a passion for professional wrestling (WOOOO!), football, cooking, and spending time with his family and dog Charlie. Mike loved the years he and Nancy traveled all over the state watching Donovan and Kyle play sports.

Mike is survived by his wife of 30 years Nancy; his sons Donovan and Kyle; his parents Tom and Ellen Lovelock of Brooksville, FL; his brothers David (Angie) Lovelock of Palmetto, FL and Tommy Lovelock of Brooksville, FL; his Aunt Peg Donovan of Spring Hill, FL; his nieces, Anne, Emily and Alanna, as well as uncles, aunts, cousins, and countless friends. He was predeceased by his older brother Tim Lovelock.

Margaret “Eileen” Coulter Lowe, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021, and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Eileen was born in Walland, Tennessee on December 10, 1925, and at age 10 she and her family moved to the farm at Coulter Bridge. She loved life there with her family and could often be found picking strawberries and vegetables from the garden, helping get the cows in, playing in the hay loft, riding mules, swimming in the river, and learning to be a wonderful cook under the direction of her mother. Sundays found her family at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and afternoons were spent having fun with the 26 Coulter cousins. Eileen graduated from Walland High School and Maryville College, and also did graduate work at The University of Tennessee. She is well known and loved for her work as an educator of 41 years. Her teaching career began at Chilhowee View Elementary School as a fifth-grade teacher where she also sponsored the 4-H Club. She assisted students with projects related to farming and home life and developed long lasting friendships with students and parents during her six years in this close-knit community. She later transitioned to ninth grade English at Everett High School where she helped sponsor the Pep Club, Future Teachers of America, The National Honor Society and homecoming committee preparations. After 13 years as an English teacher she was asked to move into a position as a guidance counselor. With her expertise in oral and written skills, along with her warm, outgoing, caring personality, she was a great fit for this position. She served in this position at Everett for 8 years, and then an additional 14 years at the newly opened Heritage High School. During her tenure in education she considered it an honor and blessing to have been able to contribute to the personal and educational goals of so many students and has always been extremely proud of their many successes. Eileen was a member of First Baptist Church of Maryville where she served as a Sunday School teacher, a VBS leader, worked with the ladies jail ministry, and also sang in the adult choir for 50 years. She was a Golden Sister of the Alpha Delta Kappa teacher’s sorority, and in 2020 was chosen for the Blount County Educator’s Hall of Fame for her outstanding contributions in education. Eileen was known as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and a special sister and loyal and encouraging friend. She enjoyed traveling, special family times, shopping, and just being on the go. She was known for her sweetness, her kindness and patience, and for her strong faith. Eileen is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew Houston Coulter and Anna Elizabeth Waters Coulter; her husband of 55 years, Gerald (Jerry) Thomas Lowe; son, Randy Thomas Lowe; sister, Mary “June” Coulter Walker Daniels. She is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Pat Coulter, Max and Betty Coulter, all of Maryville; daughter, Terri Lowe Teague and son-in-law, Randy; grandchildren, Ryan and Staci Teague, Julie and Matt Compton; and great-grandchildren, Sarah and Anna Teague, Coulter, Carter, and Cohen Compton. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; and her caregiver and special friend, Angie Edwards. Due to the safety threats of Covid-19, Eileen will be laid to rest at a private family service. A Celebration of Life service will be held in late spring or early summer. Memorials may be made in Eileen’s name to the music program at First Baptist Church of Maryville, the educational scholarship program of the Maryville Alpha Delta Kappa teacher’s sorority, checks can be made out to the Epsilon Chapter ADK: Janice McPherson, 2610 Orton Drive, Maryville, TN 37804 or Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Condolences may be shared at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.

Krista Loy was born on June 2, 1970 and passed away on October 1, 2020.

Dorthy Shields Long Lucas, age 95, died on January 14, 2016. She is survived by her daughters, Melinda Lucas and Gretchen Lucas Vondran; brother, Leon Shields; sister-in-law, Marilyn Lucas; several nieces and nephews. Dorthy was preceded in death by her husbands, Cpl. Marvin H. Long, a B-29 gunner who was a casualty of World War II, and Arthur B. Lucas, a Maryville City postman for many years. She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Ron Vondran; her parents, Andrew W. Shields and Frances Oliver Shields; brother, Herman Shields; sisters, Flaura Headrick, Nola Shields, Norma Cunningham and Sue Ella Fagg. Dorthy was born in Cades Cove, TN. She was a graduate of Everett High School and Maryville College. She was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Maryville, TN. A funeral service was held at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Macht officiating. The interment immediately followed at Grandview Cemetery. Instead of flowers, Dorthy would like her loving family and friends to privately make a memorial donation, in her name, to their favorite church.

Robert Murray (Bob) Lucas, Jr., 81, or Athens, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, with his wife of 52 years, Marsha, at his side, thus ending a life rich in love, deep and abiding faith, and service to his Lord. Born on March 3, 1938, in Swissvale, Penn., he was a son of the late Ruth Hill and Robert Lucas, Sr. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Leslie David (Les) Lucas. He was a graduate of Swissvale High School where he played baseball and was president of the student council. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1956, serving as a radio operator in Alaska and Tampa, Fla. Upon being discharged, Bob enrolled in Maryville College, graduating in 1968 with a degree in Bible and Christian Education. While a student, he played trombone in the school’s marching band, The Highlanders. The most important event of his college career was meeting his future wife, Marsha Burkart. The couple married on June 10, 1967, and raised three wonderful children, Jon, Sean and Dawn. Bob worked as an adjuster with Liberty Mutual Insurance until his call to the ministry led him to Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He graduated in 1974 with a Master of Theology degree. His service to his Lord began with his duties as a chaplain at Fort Hood, Texas, with the United States Army from 1975 to 1977. With more than 28 years in the ministry of Jesus Christ, Bob served Presbyterian churches in Pennsylvania, Florida and Tennessee, including serving as pastor of Mars Hill Presbyterian Church in Athens from 1994 to 2000, where he returned after his retirement and was well-loved until his death. After his retirement in 2002, Bob served as interim pastor and pulpit supply in several churches throughout East Tennessee, including First Presbyterian Church in Etowah. Bob loved music of all kinds and wrote a book of music which includes the hymn, “God Raised Him from the Dead.” He also wrote a hymn to commemorate the 175th anniversary of Mars Hill. He also enjoyed cheering for his Pittsburgh Steelers, dining out with family and friends, the Mars Hill choir and discussing theology and God’s graciousness. His cheerful and content nature led him to membership in the Athens Optimist Club. Known as a good listener and compassionate pastor, Bob cultivated many friendships throughout each community in which he lived. More than anything else in his life, Bob loved being “GrandBob” and “BobBob” to his five grandchildren and visited with them as often as possible. Survivors in addition to his wife, Marsha, include their three children and spouses, Dawn Michelle Lucas and her husband Sean of Loganvill, GA, Jonathan Robert Lucas and his wife Shayla of Longwood, Fla., Sean Richard Lucas of Cape Coral, Fla.; grandchildren Emma Grace Lucas, Trinity Faith Lucas, Kylie Marie Lucas, Tyler Jesse Simmons and Austin Lucas Simmons; one brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth Lucas and his wife; sister-in-law, Carol Beth Godwin and her husband Mike; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends, including his church families. A memorial service will be conducted, 1:00pm, Friday, January 3, 2020 at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church with Dr. Crawford (Ford) King officiating. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church following the service. The family suggests memorials may be made to Mars Hill Presbyterian Church; 205 N. Jackson St.; Athens, TN 37303.

Dr. Melinda A. Lucas, MS, MD, FAAP, was born June 27, 1953, at Blount Memorial Hospital and passed away after a brief illness at Blount Memorial Hospital June 1, 2021. Dr. Lucas is survived by Sister Gretchen Lucas Vondran, Maternal Uncle Leon Shields and Paternal Aunt Marilyn Jane Lucas and several favorite cousins. She was predeceased in death by her parents Arthur Lucas and Dorothy Shields Lucas. She was a direct descendent of John Oliver of Cades Cove. Melinda would like to especially thank in addition to her sister Gretchen, those who have provided spiritual and emotional support in addition to friendship over the past six years: Mary Frances Skeen, David & Betty Jo Pesterfield, Rev. Dennis & Mrs. Ann VanCuren, Randall and Sarah Wetherington, Judy Headrick, Penny Powers of Johnson City, TN and Dr. & Mrs. Michael DeVoe, Nashville TN. She would also like to thank her Physicians in Nashville, TN, with the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Dr. Douglas B. Johnson and Dr. Mary Hooks. Also, thank you for the care she was provided by the staff of Blount Memorial Hospital 5East. With the transition of Pediatrics from UT Knoxville to East Tennessee Childrens Hospital, Melinda transitioned to East Tennessee State University where she practiced Pediatric Critical Care as the first Board Certified Specialists in their PICU, developing the sedation team, teaching pediatrics to 3rd and 4th year medical students and Pediatric Residents. There she received the Servant’s Heart Award for Medical Staff and the Healthcare Heroes Award. She also completed the Physician Leadership Academy at Mountain States Health Alliance. Melinda retired as a Professor of Pediatrics from the Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University in 2019. Melinda accomplished her childhood dream of becoming a Physician and wants to be remembered as a caring compassionate physician who tried to make the world a safer place for children. She never forgot her family, friends, colleagues and neighbors who helped her achieve her goals. A Private Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Grandview Cemetery with the Reverend Dennis VanCuren officiating. Covid 19 Precautions will be followed. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to the Dr. Melinda A. Lucas Scholarship Fund at Maryville College, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804-9984 or on line at www.maryvillecollege.edu/giving/make-your-gift-today/.

Jane McCullough Lugo passed away on May 6, 2018.

Nita Anne Luidens, 89, of Lady Lake, FL passed away on 4/7/24 in Cornerstone Hospice, The Villages, FL.

Nita Anne was born Akron, OH to Merle and Genevieve Baylor on 3/10/35. She went to school in Maryville, TN and graduated from Maryville College. She married Quentin Luidens on 12/20/1958 in Westminster Presbyterian Church, Grand Rapids, MI. She worked as a piano teacher, school teacher and computer programmer. She was involved in several social and recreational groups and received many golf and teaching awards as well as accolades from her friends and family. She enjoyed reading, music, golf and cooking for her friends and family.

Nita Anne is preceded in death by her husband Quentin and sister Ladonna.

Nita Anne is survived by daughter: Cyndi Kamps(Bob), Son: Jack, and also two twin daughters.

LaVonne Grace Lundell entered into the arms of her Lord on March 1, 2017, at Shannondale Health Care Center in Maryville, TN, after a short illness. LaVonne was born on January 17, 1926, in Birmingham, Alabama. After graduating high school at Berry in Rome, Georgia, she majored in violin at Maryville College (class of 1948). She was married to Rev. Dr. Paul Lundell for almost 60 years and served alongside him while he was Senior Pastor of Central Presbyterian Church, Petersburg, IL; Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church, Palos Park, IL; and Dundee Presbyterian Church, Omaha, NE. She was an award-winning artist, active in several chapters of PEO including AU in Maryville, and a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church Maryville, TN. LaVonne was preceded in death by her parents, Lyman and Ida Belle (Dunagan) Heard; her loving husband, Rev. Dr. Paul Lundell, and brother, Lyman Heard Jr. She is survived by her sister, Martha George of Florida; daughter, Rev. Barbara and son-in-law, Rev. Thomas Peters of New Jersey; son, David and daughter-in-law, Laura (Dance) Lundell of Tennessee; grandchildren, Alison and Trevor Peters, Amy Lundell, foreign exchange student daughter Christa Murtinger of Vienna, Austria, and many other Lundell and Dunagan relatives. Services wiere held Friday, March 3rd at the Chapel in the Shannondale Independent Living Center. Internment of the ashes will be at a later date in Northbrook, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to New Providence Presbyterian, Dundee Presbyterian, Palos Park Presbyterian Community churches or Wears Valley Ranch, Sevierville, TN (a home for children). McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, 982-6812

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Virginia Luttrell (Lexington, Kentucky), who passed away on December 16, 2019, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. She was predeceased by : her parents, Corbett Brown and Lula Begley Brown; her husband William S. Luttrell Jr.; and her half-brother Dempsey Brown. She is survived by : her sons, David Luttrell of Winchester, KY and Ed Luttrell (Cindy) of North Carolina; her grandchildren, Corey Luttrell (Katie), Shannon Christopher, Mindy Thiele and John McIntyre; and her pet Holly. She is also survived by five great grandchildren.

After 91 years of a happy, fulfilled life, Nancy exited the stage peacefully, in her sleep, of natural causes-just the way she wanted to go on August 14, 2015. She was looking for her last acting role, up to the very end. Nancy was born in Pittsburgh, PA to June Mintz & “Doc” Russell. Her father was a traveling salesman so Nancy attended 16 different schools in 6 states. She graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1944 as a drama major and PE minor. These continued to be the guiding forces for her entire life. She fell in love with Air Cadet Raoul B Lynn while he was training at Maryville College. They married soon after Nancy’s graduation and started married life first in Mississippi, then Arkansas, then Wisconsin, back to PA, then AZ and finally to Los Gatos, CA. While Raoul completed his education as an electrical engineer, Nancy worked as a waitress and a teacher, and participated in any theater group she could find. She was a co-founder of a children’s theater in Tucson, as well as a performer in melodramas and a children’s TV puppet show. After moving to Los Gatos in 1961, Nancy continued theater, teaching, and a very active sports life. She taught Special Ed at Los Gatos High from 1970-1988 and could be seen in town riding her one speed bicycle to school every day. Nancy and Raoul were competitive tennis partners, and she was quite a ping pong champ! But swimming was her all-time favorite sport, and she continued this exercise up until the day before she died. Nancy was predeceased by her husband of 57 years. She is survived by her 4 children, all graduates of LG High: Roger, Barbara, Bruce (Beth), and Gary. Nancy’s 3 sons all excelled on Los Gatos High Sports teams (Bruce and Gary are Hall of Famers.) Nancy is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by son in law, Edgar Sanchez. Nancy will be missed by all who knew her: including a network of close family-like friends and former students. Nancy will always be remembered for her eternal optimism and belief in the goodness in everyone, for her generosity, and her independent and adventurous spirit. She was truly an original. At Nancy’s request, there will not be a memorial. To best celebrate her life, do something a little outside of your comfort zone.

Dr. Robert Athan Lynn, 1930 – 2020, a beloved father and husband, died peacefully at his home from complications due to Parkinson’s disease in Springfield, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Mabel Lynn, and his brother, Richard Lynn. He is survived by his devoted wife, Naomi and four daughters, Marylou Lynn (Mark Vogel), Nancy Francis (Darrin), Judy Chance (Marvin), and Jo-An Lynn (Doug Seifert); nine grandchildren, Jessica Bregant (Bob), Joshua Lynn-Vogel, Hilary Lawton (Chris), Adam Chance, Aaron Lynn-Vogel (Danielle), Alison Eckels (Riley), Sam Francis (Maisong), Ben Francis (Madelyn Sather), and Alex Chance; and a great-grandson, Nathaniel Robert Lawton. He is also survived by numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Robert and Naomi met as students at Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, and married in 1954, after Bob completed his service with the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Bob received a master’s degree from the University of Tennessee and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He returned to Maryville as an economics professor, where he wrote a successful and widely adopted textbook. Bob later helped establish a graduate program at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, and he taught at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, where he served as Dean of the College of Business Administration. Under his leadership the College gained full accreditation. Throughout his career, Bob served on national accreditation boards and wrote numerous highly regarded books and articles in his field. When Naomi was offered a position as Dean at Georgia State University, Bob encouraged and supported her, and they moved to Atlanta. He took a position as an interim Dean at Clark Atlanta University where he was so successful that the interim time went on for four years, ending only when they moved to Springfield in 1991. Bob retired from academia when they moved to Springfield, but later said he had never been so busy. In addition to helping care for two rambunctious granddaughters, Bob was active in many professional and community organizations. Bob was deeply committed to social justice and equality. A life-long advocate for women, he wanted each of his four daughters to have names that would look good as CEO’s. As a civil rights activist, he fought for justice and stood up to the Ku Klux Klan. He remained active in the life of every community in which he lived, and he served three congregations proudly as an elder in the Presbyterian Church. He joined Rotary International in 1969 and served as club president in Manhattan, and later as president of the West End Rotary Club in Atlanta, and finally, the Rotary Club of Springfield, where he has remained an active member for the past 29 years. This year, the Rotary Club of Springfield honored him for his continuing generosity and service. In addition to community service through Rotary, Bob contributed to the Springfield United Way and co-chaired with Naomi its annual campaign. They also co-chaired the annual Heart Association drive. Bob served on the board of 5th Street Renaissance and was appointed by the mayor to the Springfield Community Relations Board, also serving as its chair. Bob’s warmth and humor lit up the lives of everyone he met. By friends, by family, and by all who knew and loved him, he will be greatly missed. Memorial gifts may be made to the Naomi and Robert Lynn Scholarship Fund or the Harvey and Mabel Lynn Scholarship Fund at the University of Illinois-Springfield (Harper Hall, MC 386, 1305 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801).

Barbara Mabry February 23, 1931 – December 16, 2020 Lexington, Kentucky – MABRY, Barbara Blum 89, passed away on December 16, 2020 after a short illness. Barbara was born on February 23, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Leo Jacques Blum and Louvenia Thomason Blum. Although she lived in Macon, GA, as a child, she spent summers and holidays on her grandmother’s farm in Bourbon County, Kentucky, and developed a deep attachment to Kentucky’s countryside. Barbara and her future husband, Charlton, met at a Valentine’s dance during high school in Knoxville, TN. Each attended Maryville College in eastern Tennessee, although he graduated two years earlier and went on to Atlanta to Emory Medical School. After her graduation, they were married in Knoxville and then Barbara joined Charlton in Atlanta and worked as a teacher in educational radio. She became one of the first women to attend the formerly all-male Emory University, where she was the first woman to earn a full scholarship and a Master’s degree (in English). Shortly after the birth of their first son she joined Charlton at his Navy assignment in Portsmouth, VA. From 1967 to 1987, Barbara taught English literature at the University of Kentucky and was, for 13 years, the Director of Academic Advising for the College of Arts and Sciences and Assistant Dean. In 1988 she became Director of Admissions for the UK College of Medicine, a position she held until she retired in 1993. Barbara was a poet for most of her life, with poems published in literary magazines and three volumes of only her poetry. Barbara was also an editor for many years-for two literary magazines, many manuscripts, “Kentucky Gardening,” and a few books, including Charlton’s history of the first 50 years of the UK Pediatrics Department, First Fifty: A Pediatric Story (2010). Barbara loved books, dachshunds, and collecting antiques and beautiful things. She was a Master Gardener and enjoyed making colorful flower gardens around her homes, including their 1852 log cabin at Sourwood Hollow Farm in Powell County, KY, a beloved weekend getaway for the family. She was a committed, intellectually curious Christian and served as an Elder at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church, where she was also a Stephen Minister. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Leo Jacques and Louvenia Thomason Blum, daughter Anne Mabry McMahan, and sister-in-law Carolyn Mabry Clonts. She is survived by her husband Dr. C. Charlton Mabry; sons and daughters-in-law Dr. Michael E. and Helen C. Mabry, Pittsburgh, PA; David C. and Sarah S. Mabry, Oxford, OH; Dr. Jonathan B. and Jennifer T. Mabry, Tucson, AZ; son-in-law/wife Matthew E. McMahan and Tish Platt, Lexington, KY; grandchildren Dr. Adam C. McMahan, Alan J. Mabry, Andrew C. Mabry, Brian M. McMahan and Rachel G. Mabry; great-grandchildren Douglas C. Ingram, Lucas M. Ingram, Finn M. McMahan, Kathryn C. McMahan, Dylan J. Mabry, Ryland M. Mabry, Micah C. McMahan, Rory G. Bolton and Natalie M. Mabry; sister-in-law and husband Dorothy E. and Richard L. Iddins. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church/Mission Ministry, Kentucky Cystic Fibrosis Services, or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. There will be a family-only graveside service at Lexington Cemetery on Tuesday, December 22. Come spring, whenever you plant a flower, pet a dog, or read a passage of poetry, think of Barbara and celebrate her rich life.

C. Charlton Mabry January 4, 1930 – February 5, 2021 Hamilton, Ohio – C. Charlton Mabry, 91, passed away on Feb. 5, 2021, in Hamilton, OH of natural causes. Charlton was born January 4, 1930, in Jackson, TN, to Charles Mabry, Sr., and Dorothy Wise Mabry. He grew up in Knoxville, TN, graduated from Maryville College in 1950 and received his MD from Emory University in 1954. He served as a battalion medical officer in the US Navy Medical Corps. After his service, he completed pediatrics training at Temple University, where he was awarded a National Institutes of Health Fellowship. Dr. Mabry was a founding faculty member at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He taught, cared for patients and researched through most of his career, publishing extensively on PKU syndrome, diabetes, and other metabolic conditions. “Mabry Muscular Dystrophy” was named in recognition of his research. He also identified a rare genetic disorder in 1970 that came to be known as Mabry Syndrome. Dedicated to the children of Appalachia, Charlton helped start pediatric diabetes clinics in Pikeville, Barbourville and Booneville, KY. Being from Appalachia himself, he had a special fondness for people from the mountains. Charlton was “chief lobbyist” for four healthcare bills in Kentucky. In 2005 his fondest hope was realized when Senate Bill 24 was signed into law by then-Governor Ernie Fletcher. This bill expanded Newborn Screening from 4 to 29 disorders, saving roughly 100 babies each year from premature deaths or lifelong developmental disabilities. In 2009, Dr. Mabry was asked to write a history of the Department for its 50th anniversary. He happily agreed, and in 2010, First Fifty: A Pediatric Story (2010) was published. He continued to see patients and do research until age 81! His last professional publication was a collaboration on Mabry Syndrome published in the European Journal of Medical Genetics in 2020 at the age of 90.Chart was a family man. He loved his wife Barbara deeply – they were married for 68 years until her death in 2020. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren – his face would light up to see them. He enjoyed tending an orchard and beekeeping at the family’s farm in Powell County, producing batches of Sourwood Honey for much-anticipated Christmas gifts. He researched his family’s genealogy and created wonderful, meticulous, hand-drawn family trees. He loved his Sunday School and dinner club friends. Finally, he was a good-natured gardener for Barbara’s many projects. Charlton was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Mabry; his parents, Charles Mabry, Sr., and Dorothy Wise Shivery; daughter Anne McMahan; sister Carolyn Clonts and brother-in-law Richard Iddins. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Dr. Michael and Helen Mabry, Pittsburgh; David and Sarah Mabry, Oxford, OH; Dr. Jonathan and Jennifer Mabry, Tucson; son-in-law/wife Dr. Matthew McMahan and Tish Platt, Lexington, KY; grandchildren Dr. Adam McMahan, Alan Mabry, Andrew Mabry, Brian McMahan and Rachel Mabry; great-grandchildren Douglas Ingram, Lucas Ingram, Finn McMahan, Kathryn McMahan, Dylan Mabry, Ryland Mabry, Micah McMahan, Rory Bolton and Natalie Mabry; sister Dorothy Iddins. The family is deeply grateful to all the nursing staff and aides at Westover Retirement Community for their loving care of Charlton after his move to Ohio in 2019. There will be a private family service at Kerr Brothers followed by burial at Lexington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church/Mission Ministry, Kentucky Cystic Fibrosis Services, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Rejoice today, children of Kentucky – one of your champions has gone to his reward.

Chaplain Harry Franklin MacCall III, U.S. Navy (ret.), 86, of Southern Pines, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 10, 1933, in Orange, N.J., to the late Harry, Jr. and Beulah MacCall. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Lou; children, Harry IV, of Florida, David and wife, Luann, of North Carolina, Lynda, of Alabama, Steven, also of Alabama, Bruce and wife, Lynne, of Virginia and Douglas and wife, Tara, also of Virginia; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and brother, Bruce Leonard MacCall, of Virginia. Harry earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Maryville College, a B.D. from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and a T.H.M. from Princeton Theological Seminary. He proudly served his country as a chaplain in the U.S. Navy for 30 years. He had many interesting tours of duty, including several tours with the Marines, two at Quantico and one year in Vietnam. One of the most interesting times was a three-year tour in London, where he was the senior chaplain in Europe. During that time he was invited to preach in St. Paul’s Cathedral for the American Thanksgiving service (about 2,000 people). Harry was an avid tennis player and enjoyed playing at the Embassy with the Ambassador and other interesting guests. He never met a stranger and lived a full life making friends in all corners of the world and he loved telling stories. A celebration of life was held Friday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. at Brownson Presbyterian Church in Southern Pines. A graveside service followed at 2:30 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery with full military honors. Donations may be made to the Southern Pines Volunteer Fire/Rescue Association, 500 West Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines, NC 28387 or Patriot Foundation, P.O. Box 5069, Pinehurst, NC 28374 or visit Patriot Foundation.com. Condolences may be left at www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com. The family has entrusted service to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.

It is with great sadness but also joy in the triumphant, we announce the passing of Nancy McMillan MacPherson into the rewards of our blessed Lord’s home. Surrounded by her family, Nancy passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Robert Stewart MacPherson, mother of three and grandmother of nine adoring grandchildren and one great grandchild and friend to so many, Nancy nourished all those around her with her faith, love, wit, wise counsel and encouragement.

A life-long resident of Marietta, Nancy was born on June 6, 1934 at Marietta City Hospital at Cherokee and Haynes Street. The fourth of five daughters of George Huie McMillan and Evelyn Longley McMillan, Nancy lived her first few years in Acworth in the James Wilson McMillan family residence which is now located at the corner of Collins Avenue and Main Street. In 1937, Nancy’s family moved to Lawrence Street in Marietta where she grew up and graduated from Marietta High School in 1952. The next fall she followed her elder sister, Mary Edith to Maryville College in Tennessee. Two years later she transferred to Georgia State and began working at Rich’s Department store in downtown Atlanta while living in Marietta. While running an errand at Dupre’s store, she met the love of her life and soulmate for sixty-three years, Bob MacPherson, who was also a student at Georgia State and living in Marietta. In June of 1956, Nancy graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Education and two months later married Bob at Marietta First Presbyterian Church.

For two years Nancy taught at Marietta High School before starting her career as homemaker, taxi service to many music and sports activities, volunteer and mother to daughter, Eve and sons, Rob and Pat. From 1977 until 1987, Nancy taught many kindergarteners at Marietta First Presbyterian Church. She continued working in education in a different capacity for five years as an education consultant at Office Sales and Service on the Square.

Over the years she enjoyed volunteering with the Cobb Marietta Junior League and starting up the Youth Museum at Kennesaw Mountain National Park, becoming a member of Cobb Landmarks and an advocate and docent for the Root House. She supported the Mars Hill Cemetery Board, served as co-chairman for First Presbyterian Church’s 175th Anniversary celebration and delivered Meals on Wheels. Nancy’s passions included growing her faith in God, her family (extended as well as immediate), preserving Cobb County and Marietta’s history and later in life, travel.

After Bob’s retirement from the Coca-Cola Company, Nancy and Bob enjoyed 15 years of domestic and international travel. Visiting over thirty countries and sharing adventurous experiences like China, Australia, New Zealand, Greece, the Caribbean, Alaska, Russia, France, Scotland, and Ireland, they found their favorite destination to be England. When not traveling or volunteering, Nancy and Bob enjoyed relaxing at their second home away, St. Simons Island where they entertained many visiting family and friends.

Nancy adored her church family, was a devoted follower of Christ, enjoyed organizing many Bible Study groups, teaching Sunday School, entertaining her church family and volunteering for many church events. She later became a Covenant Partner of Marietta Community Church where she enjoyed participating in worship and the study of God’s word.

A devoted daughter, sister, mother, “Mother In Love”, adored aunt, “Nana” and friend, she excelled in teaching her family faith, responsibility, generosity, and serving others. She missed her Winnwood family but enjoyed the new friendships and Christian fellowship with the staff at Delmar Gardens who lovingly took care of her.

Nancy’s children, Eve Kool (Rick-deceased), her sons, Rob MacPherson (Charlene) and Pat MacPherson (Bridget), of Marietta, GA hope to continue Nancy’s legacy of Christian love. She took great delight and pride in each of her treasured grandchildren: Nancy Kool Martinez (Michael) of Powder Springs, GA, David MacPherson (Mary) of Washington, DC, Lucy Kool Wilde (Jon) of Kalamazoo, MI, Alexis MacPherson, Liam MacPherson, James MacPherson, Mary Emmalyn MacPherson, Sean MacPherson, Rose Jeanne MacPherson and her most recent delight great grandson Jace Martinez of Marietta, GA.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Josephine Mize, Martha Somoza, Mary Edith Sutton and Lilouise Disharoon.

Mary Josephine (Jo) Bolin Madden died September 14, 2018, at age 92. She received her BA in Music, completing the degree in three years (riding a bus back and forth from Knoxville each day). She received her MA in Music from Texas University. She taught piano and organ in the Knoxville area for many years. She also was organist at Bearden United Methodist Church for many years and later at West Hills Presbyterian Church, both in Knoxville. After the death of her parents, she managed the long-time family business, Service Awning Company on Central Avenue until her retirement at age 89! She had no children, but reached out to and cared for many friends and neighbors.

Matthew “Matt” Bruce Malone, age 31, passed at his residence in Townsend, TN in the evening of 01 Jan 2021. He was born 07 June 1990 to his parents Bruce & Patricia Malone in Knoxville, TN.

Matt grew up Indian Rock Beach, FL with his father and sister. He graduated from Osceola High School in May of 2008. He overcame many obstacles & challenges to reach manhood, scoring an unheard of nearly perfect score on the S.A.T. Before his high school graduation, Matt was most proud of his accomplishment of over 2,000 hours of volunteer service at Bay Pines VA Medical Center in St. Petersburg, FL.

Matthew chose military service over college. He enlisted in the US Navy in March 2009 and was the honor graduate in his boot camp class; receiving the admiral’s award for excellence. He was stationed at Camp LeJuene, NC as a hospital corps man. He served two voluntary combat tours in Afghanistan with 2nd light armored Reconnaissance Battalion (Afghanistan OEF 11 & 12) and 2nd Battalion 6th Marine (2012-2014). After discharge from the US Navy, he completed a BA in accounting & finance from Maryville College with a 3.97 GPA, National Honors Society, and Dean’s List.

He is survived by his 2 year old son, Henry Evans Malone; father, Boyd Bruce Malone of Smithville; sister, Marlee Holt (John) of St. Petersburg, FL; nephews, Joel, Milo, and Xavier all of St. Petersburg, FL; aunts, Melinda Malone, Maleaha Malone Elliot; grandparents, Boyd & Marion Malone of Oak Ridge, TN. Matt’s “Grandpa Boyd” is a 1956 graduate Smithville “pure fountain” high school. Other important local relatives include Mack & Sandy Harney, Mary Hooper (Billy), Bruno & Geri Frazier. Matt described himself as: Child of God, PROUD AMERICAN, most proud of his relationship and closeness with his son, Henry.

Per his wishes, there will be no public service. Direct Cremation. Burial to be announced by Bay Pines National Cemetery, St. Petersburg, FL with full details & honors.

This information provided as a courtesy of DeKalb Funeral Chapel.

Our loss is heaven’s gain. On August 3, 2015, Dr. James Manning went to be with the Lord. His sonorous tenor voice, which blessed legions over his lifetime, is silenced to us but has joined a heavenly choir of such majesty that we can only imagine. For our unshakable confidence in this, we give God praise. Dr. Manning was a long-time distinguished surgeon of Kennestone Hospital, serving the medical community and thousands of patients for 38 years. Co-workers and patients alike recall the constant, unfailing joy and compassion he brought to everything he undertook, and to every patient he served, in addition to the great skill required by his profession. Hospital staff tell that in the most trying circumstances, Dr. Manning would frequently sing as he worked – most times enthusiastically, other times quietly, almost reverently. He was an ardent student of the Bible, loved God, and would spontaneously, unabashedly quote Scripture if he was moved to do so. James Hunt Manning was born on October 20, 1922, in Alpharetta, Georgia. His parents were very active in Alpharetta’s early years. His father, Benjamin F. Manning, owned a large mercantile store on Main Street. His mother, Lura Poole Manning, was the impetus for the founding of Milton High School. James, with his three sisters and two brothers, grew up in Alpharetta and graduated from the high school his mother labored to establish. James attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee for two years before transferring to Emory University. At Emory he completed his undergraduate studies and continued into the University’s Medical School, graduating in May, 1946. As a newly graduated M.D., Dr. Manning enlisted in the Navy and was sent to Bremerton, Washington for training. From there he was assigned to the flagship USS Estes which sailed to the bay of Tsingtao, China where he began a three year tour of duty. He was the sole medical doctor attending the crew of more than 600 officers and enlisted men. Following his interval of distinguished naval service, Dr. Manning returned home to Georgia and began the most memorable chapter of his long, productive life. He completed a year in Pathology at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. He married Pellie Jones in 1951. The couple moved to Boston, Massachusetts to enable Dr. Manning to complete his residency in surgery at the Boston Lying-In-Hospital, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, and the Veterans Hospital. But Georgia was always on their minds, and in 1955 Dr. and Mrs. Manning returned to the Atlanta area, establishing residency in Alpharetta and opening his private practice in Marietta. He joined the Cobb County Medical Society and began his long term relationship with Kennestone Hospital, serving on Kennestone’s Hospital Authority for 27 years. Pellie remembers fondly his first office – a little white duplex on Roswell Street, located behind the Greyhound Bus Station, two blocks from Marietta Square, which he shared with Dr. Fred Schmidt. It was the beginning of deep roots in Marietta, Kennestone Hospital, Cobb County, and many friends too numerous to name. In the course of their 64 years together Dr. Jim and Pellie built a home on Kennesaw Avenue and raised three children. His wife and his children, Scott, Sally, and Ben, were the loves of his life. He was a man of much passion, which was visible to all who knew him in the love he lavished on his family, the care for his patients, the devotion to his church, and his relentless pursuit of his second greatest love – music. An accomplished vocalist and soloist, Dr. Manning sang in more than 45 churches in Cobb County. He served as president of the Marietta Youth Choir for many years. He was a collegiate member of the Emory Choir and later, the Phoenix Opera Company. For numerous years he studied and sang with the Lillian Bennett Singers, and the Thursday Morning Metro Music Club. Dr. Manning is survived by his wife, Pellie; two sons, Scott, Ben (and daughter-in-law Pamela); son-in-law James Lowry; Jane Manning; seven grandchildren, Josie Manning (Shawn), Jacob Issac Lowry (Sarah), Ali Lowry Gilberts (Drew), Ben Manning, Macy Manning, Will Manning, and Marielle Manning; and his two Schnauzers that he loved dearly, Brit and Max; “and many nieces and nephews”. He is predeceased by his beautiful daughter, Sally Manning Lowry, and his childhood Alpharetta family.

Nancy Lynn Manning, age 60, of Madisonville passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonzo Manning and Lois “Rita” Cook and infant sister, Marsha Manning. Nancy was an active member of the Madisonville Chapter #426 Order of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by her by her uncle, Thomas Coston, along with many other extended family members; and best friend, Becky Farmer.

Margaret Bembower Manrod joined the church triumphant on February 27, 2016. Margaret will be missed and is survived by her loving family: two sons, William Ehren Manrod and wife Colleen, Matthew Philip Manrod and wife Jennifer; five grandchildren, Sophia, Robert, William, Frank, and Katherine; and sister, Hope Sibson and husband Steve; and brother, Paul Bembower, and his wife, Margaret. She was preceded in death by her father, the Reverend Doctor Phillip Bembower; and mother, Catherine “Bonnie”. Margaret’s service as a Registered Nurse blessed many lives. She made friends everywhere she went. Her joy of life and love were a source of strength for those who knew her. She delighted in her family and friends. Their presence in her life brought great peace and love to her heart. Margaret felt and expressed great love for them and received the same. A celebration of Margaret’s life was conducted on Friday, March 11, 2016, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, TN. In memorium donations may be made to Knox Area Rescue Ministries.

Richard L. Mara passed away April 26, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida.

Assured of the love of God and her family and friends, Shirley passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on December 19. A lifelong resident of Syracuse, Shirley enjoyed countless significant relationships including family, friends, classmates and church members. Born on June 18, 1931, she was a devoted daughter of John S. Atwell and Marion B. Atwell and a loving sister of Nancy M. Stanistreet. After graduating from Nottingham High School in 1949, Shirley attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education, class of 1953. Soon after graduation from Maryville College, Shirley married Louis S. Marble on August 29, 1953 and taught elementary school in Florida during his tour of duty with the U.S. Air Force. Upon their return to the Syracuse area, they settled in Camillus. Shirley continued to use her expertise in elementary education as the director of Christian education in two local churches, First Presbyterian Church on West Genesee Street and Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church in Dewitt. As a woman of faith with an ardent love for children, she made a considerable difference in the lives of numerous children and their parents while cultivating ongoing programs for the Christian nurture of church members of all ages. As a member of First Presbyterian Church, Shirley served both as a deacon and a ruling elder. For the last two decades, she also served as an elder and immensely enjoyed worship and fellowship as a member of Marcellus Presbyterian Church, where she was inspired most recently by Pastor Pamela J. Gnagy. The essence of Shirley’s life can be defined by relationships, especially those of her family and friends. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, adoring grandmother and captivated great-grandmother. The sight of a child invariably brought a smile to her face and an abundance of joy to her, even in her final days. Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Louis S. Marble; sister, Nancy (Paul) A. Stanistreet; daughters, Elizabeth (Calvin) Wilson and Cynthia (Michael) Fowler; sons, John (Carol) Marble and Charles (Lesley) Marble; grandchildren, Cara (Nicholas) Wiest, Gwenyth (Anthony) Perella, Bethany (Jeffrey) Swisher, Evan Marble, Benjamin (Nicola) Chin, Emily Chin, Nathan (Deidre) Fowler, Jordan (Emily Brillanti) Fowler, Elizabeth Fowler, Jonathan Fowler, Justin (Michelle Lupien) Marble, Jon Luke Marble and Ashley Marble; 13 great-grandchildren; one cousin; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.