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Harold Dean "Dadger" Mays, 85, of Fayetteville, AR passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in Fayetteville. He was born March 25, 1933 in Knoxville, TN to Leonard Leon Mays and Mary Elizabeth (Craig) Mays. He was a retired choral director for South High School as well as South-Young High School in Knoxville, TN. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict as well as a member of Lonsdale United Methodist Church in Knoxville. In 1959 he began his teaching career at South High School. Until he retired from teaching in 1985, he directed one of the region's finest choral programs, directing stage productions, taking his choruses to compete in regional competitions, placing South Knoxville students in city-wide concerts, and even making a recording of their efforts. While other high school choral directors were content for their students to sing pop songs, "Mays" chose a demanding repertoire of classical and traditional music. Yet, chorus was still the most popular course at South High School. His goal for his students was "to love music, the way I do." These efforts were rewarded publicly when the City of Knoxville proclaimed July 22, 2012 as Harold D. Mays Day. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Lowry Mays. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Paula Mays, one daughter, Tracey Mays Stehlik and husband Wayne of Fayetteville, AR, one son Keith Mays and his partner Leticia Martinez of Denver, CO, one brother, Bruce Mays and wife Betty of Knoxville, TN. He is also survived by his two greatest joys, his granddaughters, Mollie and Maggie Stehlik also of Fayetteville, AR, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition, he leaves behind hundreds of students, including the South High School Alumni Chorus, all of whom he loved and cherished. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Knoxville, TN. Memorial Contributions may be made to Lonsdale United Methodist Church music department, PO Box 5565, Knoxville, TN 37928.

Hope Townsend “Hopie” Mays, age 99, passed away February 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys & Frank Townsend; sister, Mary Sullivan (Mickey); brother, F.L. Townsend, Jr. (Bud); husband, Newell Mays; infant son; special nephew, W. Townsend “Townie” Anderson. She is survived by great-nephews, Joe Anderson (Mary Jane), and Chuck Anderson; nephew, Dennis Townsend; niece, Laura Townsend Deal. A special thanks to caregivers, Moe, Yvonne, Pat, Megan and others. Family and friends will meet at 1:00 PM, Sunday, February 23, 2020, for a graveside service at Grandview Cemetery with Dr. Howard Olive officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Monte Vista Baptist Church, 1735 Old Niles Ferry Rd., Maryville, TN 37803. www.mccammonammonsclick.com

Wayne was born in Akron, Ohio and lived in Brazil before moving to Somerville where he resided in for 34 years before moving to Bridgewater in 1997. Wayne earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from Maryville College and further received a Doctorate degree from Columbia University. He was employed as an English teacher at the Bridgewater-Raritan School District for over 35 years, retiring in 1988. After his retirement, Wayne worked as a adjunct professor at Kean University in Elizabeth. He was a member of the United Reformed Church in Somerville and was very active while living at Arbor Glen in Bridgewater. He enjoyed listening to classical music, traveling and writing poetry. Wayne will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Charlotte, 3 daughters, Deborah Bayer and husband Jack, Annagrace Kasten and Pamela McAfee, a brother Caleb McAfee, three grandchildren Avery, Laura, and Martin and great-granddaughter Jessa.

TN Sales Manager for SweetWater Brewing, died in a tragic accident yesterday. He will be missed beyond belief. Curtis was a great friend to all and just a great person. Please join us in sending thoughts and prayers to all of his family and friends. RIP Curtis. Curtis Donnell McArthur died unexpectedly from a fall in Atlanta, Georgia, on Jan. 1, 2014, at the age of 28. Curtis was born on August 1, 1985, in Maryville, to Steve and Jan McArthur. He was the proud big brother of Catherine McArthur. Curtis spent his first 15 years in Maryville, then moved with his family to Missoula, Montana, where he graduated from Sentinel High School in 2003. Curtis returned to Tennessee to attend Maryville College, where he earned a bachelor of arts in international business in 2007. Curtis was a lover of life and a craft beer enthusiast. He started his dream job at SweetWater Brewing Company as the Tennessee sales manager in 2011. He was awarded Sales Employee of the Year for 2013. Curtis was a once in a lifetime sort of person. He lit up the world with his infectious smile, generous and engaging spirit, and joyful exuberance. Not a mere acquaintance to anyone, Curtis had a unique way of making everyone he met feel like they had known him for years. It was evident to all who knew him that Sara May Holloway was the love of his life. He will be truly missed. Curtis is survived by his parents, Jan and Steve; and younger sister, Catherine of Missoula, Montana; fiancée, Sara May Holloway of Nashville; grandmother, Geneva Maxey McArthur of Maryville; aunts and uncles, Carole McDonald (Eden) of Knoxville, John McArthur (Polly), Donna Booher (Bob), Ruth Harper (Edward), all of Maryville; and numerous cousins and second cousins. A memorial celebration of his life will be held at the Maryville College Alumni Gym on January 17 at 5:00 p.m. There will be a reception and continuing celebration of life following this service at Barley’s on Broadway in Maryville starting at 6:00 p.m. On January 18 there will be a celebration of his life at Soulshine Pizza in Nashville at 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the Curtis McArthur Memorial Fund at US Bank. “Eventually all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.” – See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/knoxnews/obituary.aspx?n=curtis-donnell-mcarthur&pid=169026977&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.5as6XbKI.dpuf

died Friday, January 23, 2015 at the Village Care and Rehabilitation Center, Covenant Village, in Westminster, Colorado after a glorious celebration of his 92nd birthday on the 21st of January. A memorial worship service will be held on Friday, February 6th at 2:30 p.m. at the Smith Fellowship Hall at 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. His body was donated to Science Care and his ashes will be interred at the New Providence Church cemetery in Maryville, TN, at a later date. Irvin was born in Meridian, Mississippi, the eighth of nine children born to Robert Donnell McArthur and Pearl Stainton McArthur. He graduated from Meridian Junior College, and after service in the Army from 1943 to 1946, he graduated from Maryville College, Maryville Tennessee. He went on to Princeton Theological Seminary where he met his future wife. He transferred to Louisville Theological Seminary and after completion of his Master of Divinity degree, was ordained by the Presbyterian Church in 1950. He served churches in Mississippi, Florida, Utah and Colorado, before becoming assistant administrator and then executive director of Florida Presbyterian Homes in Lakeland, Florida. He thrived in his retirement in Lakeland, FL and Cottonwood, AZ before moving to Covenant Village in Westminster in 2002 where his greatest joys were searching his genealogy, writing and sharing his Legacy of Number Eight blog, communicating with his family, spending countless hours reading, writing and researching on his computer, and sharing God’s love through his smile. Irvin’s brothers and sisters, Stainton McArthur, Mary McArthur Beard, David McArthur, Donnell McArthur, Mildred McArthur, Betty McArthur Millison, John McArthur, and Virginia McArthur Todd preceded him in his death. He has two remaining sister-in-laws, Margaret V. McArthur of South Carolina and Geneva M. McArthur of Maryville, TN. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Margaret O. McArthur; 4 children, Kenneth A. McArthur and his wife Roxanne McArthur, of Richboro, PA; Margaret Jean McArthur and her husband Edwin Orlosky of Dillon, CO; Robert A. McArthur and his wife Jesse McArthur of McCaysville, Georgia; and John T. McArthur and his wife Reva Tankle of Holliston, MA; 7 grandchildren, Angela Donaghy (and husband Damian), Melissa (and husband Justin), Christopher (and wife Charity), Michael (and wife Jenn), Stephan, Sam and Max; two great grandchildren, Aribella and Noah and numerous nieces and nephews.

of Maryville, passed away on May 6, 2014, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Michael Fultz; father, Malcolm McCall; and brother, John McCall. She is survived by mother, Mildred McCall; sisters, Faye McCall Abdulla and Mary McCall (Roy) Gamble; sister-in-law, Judy Edwards; several cousins, nieces and nephews. She graduated from Lanier High School and Maryville College. She received a law degree from Loyola University of Chicago. She lived in Chicago, Illinois, and Milton, Wisconsin, before returning to East Tennessee.

Nannette Garner McCall, age 92 of Greenback, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2013, at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Greenback Presbyterian Church, she was a teacher at Friendsville and retired fromWilliam Blount High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle McCall; parents, Joseph and Nan Gillenwater Garner; sisters, Nell Sharp and Beth Hitch; brothers, Albert, Lloyd, Ralph, Joe and Owen Garner; daughter-in-law, Jocelyn McCall. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca N. and Charlie Mays; son and daughter-in-law, Andrew K. and Jean McCall; son, David C. McCall; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Hazel Garner; several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Liz Brooks and Darlene Arwood for their loving care. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday in McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Bell officiating. The interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 p.m. Saturday at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greenback Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 170, Greenback, TN 37742. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home 982-6812 www.mccammonammonsclick.com

Colleen Crawford McCall passed away peacefully on November 27, 2023 with her beloved husband and daughters at her side after a short illness.

Colleen was born in Fayetteville, TN on July 2, 1937. She graduated from Chattanooga City High School in 1955, attended Maryville College and graduated from UT Knoxville in 1959 with a degree in Elementary Education.

Colleen began singing at the age of 12 and never stopped. Her beautiful voice reached countless ears at church worship services, prison ministries, meetings, Chattanooga Prayer Breakfasts, weddings and funerals. As a soloist, small group or choir member, Colleen sang for retirement homes, Civic Groups, Political rallies, sporting events, Glee Club, Kiwanis meetings and performed the National Anthem for the Signal Mountain 4th of July Celebration for over 40 years.

Mrs. McCall taught elementary school (2nd grade) for 30 years, retiring in 1998. She received many honors during her teaching career including Career Ladder III, WDEF Golden Apple award, PTA Life Membership, Delta Kappa Gamma Teaching Society member and was named Hamilton County Teacher of the Year in 1995.

In the community, Colleen was involved in The Chattanooga Symphony Guild, Girl Scouts of America Leader, Gideon International, Girl’s Cotillion Club, Signal Mountain Playhouse (Founding Board Member), the Garden Club of Signal Mountain (Life Member) and three bridge groups.

At church, Colleen was a member of the Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church choir beginning in 1964. At SMPC she was a also active in Night Owls, Prayer Warriors, Circle, the Worship Committee, a Sunday School Teacher, the Day School Board and the Columbarium Committee and was named 1994 Women of the Year.

Colleen met her true love, James E. McCall, while at Maryville College. They married in 1959. She was faithful and diligent in all the organizations in which she took part, and often assumed leadership positions. She loved the Lord and her family with all her heart and was devotedly proud of her husband Jim and her girls, Jennifer and Meg. She took great pleasure in teaching, singing, entertaining, walking, laughing and enjoying all of God’s gifts. Colleen drew upon her abiding faith to minister to so many. Colleen kept a positive attitude, always had a smile to share and something encouraging or humorous to say. Colleen was loved by all who were fortunate to know her and most especially her family. She will remain in our hearts forever.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, James E. McCall; daughter Jennifer (Rob) Braun of Falmouth, KY; Meg (Phil) Howerton of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren Krista (Ryan) Dunlap, Robert (Lindsey) Braun, Philip Howerton IV and Marshall Howerton, and Great Grand Children William, Elliott and Matthew Dunlap. She is preceded in death by her parents Katherine and Walter Mitchell “Billy” Crawford and her brother Walter Mitchell Crawford III.

Jan. 13, 1928 – Sept. 2, 2013 RALEIGH, N.C. – Herbert McCraw McCallum, 85, died Monday at his residence. He was employed as a Health Planner with the State of North Carolina, prior to retirement. An ordained Presbyterian minister, he served as a chaplain in the US Air Force. He enjoyed staying active by volunteering with a variety of organizations, such as Meals on Wheels, the NC Art Museum, the RDU Ambassador and as a NC Train host. In addition, he taught college courses at Wake Tech and Encore. Mr. McCallum was associated with West Raleigh Presbyterian Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Good Shepard Lutheran Church and White Memorial Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held Thursday, 3:00 pm at Springmoor Auditorium, 1500 Sawmill Rd., Raleigh, NC 27615. The family will receive friends following the service. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Dorothy Dot Thompson McCallum; daughter, Ellen Lee McCallum and partner, Barbara Hosler of Okemos, MI; brother, James Richard McCallum and wife, Peggy of Durham. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Baxter McCallum and Elizabeth McCraw McCallum; brother, Oliver Watkins McCallum and a sister, Sarah Grey McCallum Bond.

Dr. Charles S. McCammon, 94, a career medical officer in the U.S. Public Health Service, died on May 1, 2014. He was born on November 6, 1919 in Maryville, TN, and graduated from Maryville College. He received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University in 1945 and a master’s in Public Health Administration from the University of California, Berkeley in 1952 and became board certified in preventive medicine and public health in 1954. Charles spent the majority of his career as a physician and administrator in the Indian Health Service supporting the health of numerous Indian Nations. His last duty assignment was as Area Director, Arizona Area, Indian Health Service 1966-1977. When he retired, he held the rank of USPHS Captain. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Mary Thornburgh McCammon and five children: Laura of Tucson, Charles, Jr. of Littleton CO (Jane), Phil of Scottsdale (Diane), Mark of San Antonio, TX (Karen), and Sara McCammon Perdue of Midway, KY (Kevin). He was blessed with eight grandchildren: Nielle, Sam, Kate, Hannah, Mac, Maure, Robert and Marie and one great-grandchild-Jack. Family was extremely important to him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Effa McCammon of Maryville, TN and his daughter-in-law Patricia, mother of Maure. Charles was an avid horseman and loved to hunt and camp. He was a student of Indian and Western history. Since retirement, he has written articles on Western history and edited a book about two East Tennessee Regiments during the Civil War. – See more at: www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?n=charles-s-mccammon&pid=170891391&fhid=17371&eid=sp_ommatch#sthash.ammJ7saK.dpuf

Clyde Elmer McCampbell, Jr., LCDR U.S. Navy, Retired, age 85, passed away on July 8, 2015. Mr. McCampbell retired from the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War. He was past Exaulted Ruler of the Nashville Elks Club (BPOE #72); past National Chaplain of the Grand Elks Lodge and a member of the Tennessee Tennis Hall of Fame. Preceded in death by wife, Ann McCampbell; and daughter, Beth McCampbell. Survived by daughter, Kristie (Jay) Pope; grandchildren, Samantha (Zack) Hilliard, & Jason & Casey Pope; and great-grandchildren, Brody & River Hilliard. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 11, 2015 at Woodbine Funeral Home by Jim Crockett. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery with Military Honors. Family served as Pallbearers.

Jean Maxwell McCarter was born on September 20, 1932. She passed away peacefully on December 15th 2016 at her home in Oakland, California.Jean was born to Presbyterian missionary parents, deep in the heart of Brazil, on an Indian reservation near Dourados, Mato Grosso. She came to the United States as a nine year old and grew up in Clinton, South Carolina. She graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee. She married the love of her life, Neely Dixon McCarter, and they had three children and were married for 52 years.Jean was a devoted mother and wife. She loved her church and seminary communities and loved being surrounded by friends and family. She sang in all of her church choirs, including many years in the choir at Piedmont Community Church. She was a faithful docent at the Oakland Museum for over two decades. She is predeceased by her husband Neely, and two of her brothers, David and Sidney Maxwell. She is survived by her twin brother Jack Maxwell, her children Robert McCarter (Susan), Robin McCarter Anderson (Mark), and Shirley Kaml (Larry) and her five grandchildren Dixon Anderson, Matthew Kaml, Katherine McCarter, Victoria Kaml and Cameron Anderson. A Memorial Service will be held for Jean on Sunday, January 8th, 2017 at 3pm at Piedmont Community Church: 400 Highland Ave, Piedmont, California

Douglas Mark McCarty, born May 21, 1966 in Brevard, North Carolina, died at 54, May 15, 2021 in Brevard, NC. He grew up in Brevard and excelled as a gifted athlete. He played football and was a star wrestler who attended state championships while at Brevard High School. He attended Maryville College, Maryville Tennessee, for his Bachelors in English where he continued his football career. After graduating from Maryville in 1988, he attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro for his MFA in Creative Writing and Ph. D. in Literature. He later taught at the university for a number of years. He was incredibly intelligent and a talented writer and poet. He worked at the Harris YMCA in Charlotte, NC for several decades where he had the opportunity to interact with and help many people regularly, something he particularly enjoyed. He liked to cook, fish, collect knives, and was a huge dog lover. He was kind-hearted, quick-witted with a dry sense of humor, and gentle in his nature. He is survived by his daughters, Amelia and Lydia, his brother Greg, and his parents, Gail and Wayne.

Ruth J. McClanahan – age 93 of Maryville was born July 10, 1914 passed away Friday, June 27, 2008 at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was an Elementary School Teacher in Knoxville City Schools for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard W. McClanahan Sr. who worked for the U.S. Post Office;infant son, Michael McClanahan; brothers Sanford and Paul Jones; sister, Hazel Jones. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Robert D. McClanahan and wife Candice, son Sonny McClanahan; granddaughters, Cristy and Lea; long time care givers, Deborah Garner, Lori Smith, and Janie Norden.

Robert David McClanahan, age 73, of Maryville, passed away on March 29, 2021, peacefully, with his family by his side, after suffering complications of Parkinson’s. After graduating from Maryville High School in 1966, Robert earned a bachelor’s degree in History from Maryville College and later earned a master’s degree from the University of Tennessee. Robert’s teaching career spanned 40 years at Maryville High School and Maryville Junior High, where he taught history and geography courses. Robert was the teacher sponsor of the MHS Appalachian yearbook for many years and established the Maryville City Schools’ broadcast and communications channel and class. Robert and his family were members of First United Methodist Church for many years, where he served in the church choir and coordinated Wednesday Night Fellowship. In recent years, Robert and Candy became members of Broadway United Methodist Church. Robert enjoyed many creative hobbies, including photography, woodworking, calligraphy, leatherwork, drawing, painting and singing. Robert was the photographer at countless school dances and church functions. Robert was a devoted husband to Candy and Dad to Christie and Leah. He was overjoyed to welcome three grandsons. His family will miss him most for his wise counsel and deep discussions on a myriad of subjects. Robert was preceded in death by parents Ruth and Howard McClanahan, brothers Howard “Sonny” and Michael McClanahan, and beloved aunt and uncles Hazel, Sanford and Paul Jones. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Candace Merritt McClanahan, daughter and grandson Christie McClanahan and Ian Patrick, daughter, son-in-law and grandsons Leah and Chris Flynn, Jack, and Sam. Special thanks to Pam Jones for providing exceptional care over the last 3 years. Family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Grandview Cemetery Pavilion with funeral service to follow at 3:00 p.m., with Reverend Ron Fisher officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at Grandview Cemetery, following the service. Please wear masks and observe social distancing. Memorial contributions can be made to Brown Food Pantry at Broadway United Methodist Church (309 E. Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN 37804) or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (michaeljfox.org/donate). Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.

Heather Nicole McCloud, 46 of Halls Crossroads, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Heather was a true fighter with a sunshine spirit, a huge heart, and a fierce love of her family, friends, and fur babies.

A graduate of Halls High School and Maryville College, she had a lifelong love of reading and country music. She spent many years employed and in volunteer service to Knox County Schools and Emerald Youth Foundation, sharing her light with kids. Most recently employed in customer service at KUB, only leaving her friends and co-workers when her medical issues made it too difficult to continue.

Heather is preceded in death by grandparents, James W and Betty Kelly, Joseph and Gladys McCloud and Uncle Pat Kelly. Left behind to celebrate her are parents, Vicki McCloud and Gary McCloud (Elaine); sisters, Mendy McCloud-Sepesi (Michael) and Ashley Lacy (Tyler); special niece, Hannah Yow (Caleb) who started her favorite nickname WuaWua; uncle, Mike Kelly (Kay); fur sister, Darby; and many cousins and friends.

Bonnie Moore McConnell passed away December 26, 2004, at the age of 91.

Mom (Bethel “Betsy” Burleigh McCordic), after 98 years, was released late on Monday, August 21, 2022, to dance joyfully through the gates of the City of her King. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Betsy graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1945, and went on to teach French, music, art, and physical education for 38 years at Prairie High School in Three Hills, Alberta. There she met Charles McCordic (II) in 1981, a new teacher mourning the death of our mother, Mary. They married and headed off to Africa, teaching first at the Institut Biblique Evangélique in Chad, then at the Swaziland Evangelical Bible Institute, and finally at Durban Bible College. Charles and Betsy moved to Waterloo Region in 2010. Thrilled to discover that the world had invaded our Pennsylvania Dutch Mennonite country, they seized the opportunity to teach ESL and Bible studies at First Baptist Church in Waterloo.

Rev. Russell H. McCuen, Jr. (Mac), born November 2, 1938 in Philadelphia, PA, passed away on November 25, 2020 in Louisville KY. Preceded in death by parents, Olga Julia Christensen and Russell Howard McCuen, Sr. and a brother, Robert. He was educated at Maryville College and Pittsburgh Seminary as an M. Div. and later got his MBA at West Virginia University. Mac pastored churches in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. He was also a member of the Presbyterian General Assembly. Prior to retirement, Russell served four interims. Mac attended Harvey Browne Presbyterian. In his retirement he was an avid Christian adult educator for Third Lutheran Church and Harvey Browne congregations. He will sadly be missed by wife, Mary McCuen, brother, Richard and two wonderful children from a previous marriage, Wendy Jones, Adam McCuen, grandchildren and great-grand children.

Bernice McClanahan McCulloch passed away on October 24, 2016, at the age of 94. Bernice grew up in the Forest Hill Community and was the daughter of the late Carrie James McClanahan and the late Edgar McClanahan. In 1943, she graduated from Maryville College with a B.S. in Biology, but during World War II she worked for the US Navy as a civilian aluminum inspector at ALCOA. Following his honorable discharge from the US Navy, she married Paul McCulloch in 1944, and then began her career as a teacher in the Blount County School System. She spent most of her 30 years in the Friendsville High School Science Department and retired from Fairview Elementary. As a woman of great faith, Bernice joined Monte Vista Baptist Church in 1962 and was a dedicated member throughout the years. She is survived by: beloved daughter, Nancy McCulloch Amerine & husband Larry of Elizabethton, with whom she lived during her final years; grandchildren, Kristine Amerine Carter and husband Craig of Johnson City, Miranda McCulloch Horton and husband Kyle of Simpsonville, SC, and Lindsey McCulloch Kline and husband Aaron of Maryville; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Nicholas Carter, Lillie Ruth, Ellis & Emmeline Horton, and Alice and Lara Kline; daughter-in-law, Mary Charles McCulloch Harris; sister, Dorothy McCammon; several nieces and nephews. Bernice was preceded in death by Paul, her loving husband of 52 years; her beloved son, Randall; brother, Howard McClanahan. Bernice was a gentle woman of quiet integrity. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Grandview Cemetery with Dr. Jerry Russell and Rev. Jerry Mantooth officiating. Memorial donations may be made to: Monte Vista Baptist Church Building Fund, 1735 Old Niles Ferry Road, Maryville, TN, 37803. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.

Nancy L. McDaniel, age 77, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was born Thursday, January 23, 1941 in Knoxville, Tennessee to James and Hueletta (nee Ridenour) Braden. At the young age of 15, Nancy began her freshman year at Maryville College. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree, she ventured off to the big city of Lexington to attend University of Kentucky as she worked towards a Master’s Degree. It was during a meeting with the Math Department that Nancy met Fred C. McDaniel, a friendship that would last a lifetime. The following year, Nancy received her Master’s Degree from the University of Tennessee. On Friday, June 30, 1962, Nancy married her best-friend. She and Fred would spend the next 55 years watching their family grow as they welcomed two daughters and three grandchildren. They loved to travel and could honestly say they were working on traveling the world. Nancy showed her family how to balance the strength of being a professional woman while maintaining a home filled with love and laughter. Math was a way of life for Nancy and she taught with a passion that brought excitement to her students. Head of the Math Department at Lakota and Sponsor of Mu Alpha Theta. She has touched many lives through her teaching. One of her favorite things was hearing from her former students. Nancy was honored to receive the first “Teacher of the Year” award from West Chester Kiwanis. Active in Crestview Presbyterian Church for 45 years, Nancy served as both a Deacon and Elder. She enjoyed her Sunday mornings with the Koinonia as they studied the Bible. Nancy loved her church family and will be missed by all that knew her. Nancy was preceded in death by: parents, James and Hueletta Braden; and husband, Fred C. McDaniel. Nancy is survived by: daughters, Karen (Ken) Poleyeff and Jami (Michael) Fullington; grandchildren, Kelsey Poleyeff, Braden Fullington and Madeline Fullington; and many loving family members and friends including lifelong friends, Ron and Carol Everman.

Beverly Jackson McDaniel passed away December 29, 2022.  She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Theodore C. “Ted” McDaniels, of West Berlin, passed from this life to Eternal Life on November 16, 2013, age 78. Beloved husband of 52 years to Margaret “Peggy” L. (nee Longfellow). Devoted father of David M. (Deana) McDaniels of Huntsville, AL, C. Mark (Carrie) McDaniels of Hammonton and Karen L. (James) Bates of Van Nuys, CA. Loving and proud grandfather of Griffin, Mitchell, Miles and Mira. Ted was born in Millville, NJ. He received his B.S. in Political Science at Maryville College, TN, his M.A. in Government & Public Administration from S.M.U. TX and a certificate from The School of Banking of the South at L.S.U. LA. He was in the Army during Vietnam. He worked for 32 years as an Executive Officer for Robert Morris Assoc. in Phila. retiring in 1993. He was an active member of West Berlin Fire District #1 and a member the W. B. Fire Commissioners 77-97, and Chairman for several years. Ted was a member of Berlin Twp. Town Council 68-72, Mayor 70-72. Planning Board member 70-82, Chairman 79-82. Member of Delaware Valley Society of Association Executives, President 74-75. Longtime member of Friendship Community Church. Recipient of the Camden County Freedom Award in honor of Martin Luther King given to him by the Freeholders in 2008. Ted had Parkinson’s Disease for 25 years but with Peggy’s help he managed to live an active life. He enjoyed taking cruises with her, saltwater fishing, reading novels and John Wayne movies. Ted loved being with family and friends and was an inspiration to everyone he meet.

Elizabeth (Bep) McDermott, 72, of DeLeon Springs, FL, died peacefully March 29, 2016, surrounded by her family. Elizabeth was born on September 3, 1943, in Oegstgeest, Netherlands to Gerrit and Janna de Vente. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Gerrit de Vente and Jacob de Vente. Elizabeth was a lifelong volunteer, educator, friend and mother to many. After years of raising her children, she worked in the Volusia County school system. Elizabeth retired in 2013 from Taylor Middle High School in Pierson. Her generous heart filled her home with love, fun, family and friends, including an attitude that there was always room for one more. She leaves her children and grandchildren with the knowledge that they were truly loved. Elizabeth is survived by her husband of 42 years, John, and their seven children: Mark of DeLeon Springs, FL, John (Mindy) of San Diego, CA, Alicia (Juan Nieto) of Jacksonville, FL, Scott (Christine) of DeLand, FL, Dennis (Sabrina) of DeLand, FL, Christie of DeLeon Springs, FL, Emilie (Brandon Gamble) of Pierson, FL. Brothers, Jan de Vente (Judy), Evert de Vente (Karen), Simon de Vente (Kathy), sisters, Janna de Vente and Corrie Loveday (Jim). She is also survived by her eight grandchildren: McKenzie, Hannah, Dominick, Nikki, Gracie, Lailah, Trent, Loretta and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Friday, April 1, at 4 pm at Community Christian Assembly, 235 W. Washington Ave., Pierson, FL.

Edward Charles “Ed” McFadden Jr. 69, a long-time and well-known Tampa attorney, died Dec. 2, 2022, at his home following a long illness. Ed passed away at home surrounded by his family, while the song “Dixie” played softly in the background. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Charles and Esther Jamieson McFadden; a sister, Patricia Henderson; a son, Charles Francis “Charlie” McFadden IV; and two nieces, Allyson Bryant Wright, and Christine Eichner. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne; a son, Edward Charles “Eddie” McFadden III; a daughter, Kathryn Elizabeth “Katie” McFadden; a brother, Charles Francis “Charlie” McFadden III; a sister, Noreen “Chook” Seeley; a grandson, Charles Francis Peterson; a nephew, Joie Chitwood III (Susan); two nieces, Catherine Carney and Erin Gamiel; grand-nephews, Louis Bryant, Alex Wright, Joel McFadden Chitwood; and a grand-niece, Madison Wright. Ed was born in Coral Gables, FL, but moved to Tampa when he was young. He attended Wilson Middle School and, in 1971, graduated from Plant High School where he starred in football and was known as the “Mean Man” of the Panthers. He attended Maryville College in Tennessee on a football scholarship, and later attended the University of Florida. He graduated from the University of South Florida in 1975 where he was the recipient of the Law Day Award. He attended the Stetson University College of Law where he graduated in 1978, third in his class. Ed began his Law Practice in 1984 at the Hutchinson House, Tampa, FL. Ed was a larger than life presence in Tampa, known for driving his Teal Mercedes, wearing seersucker suits in the summer, and holding court on the porch of his antebellum South Tampa home on West San Jose Street, which was under continual renovation. He had numerous friends from all walks of life, always dropping by for impromptu visits. Ed embodied the definition of a true Southern gentleman, who played hard and fought even harder. “All I want in this creation,” Ed once said, “is an itty-bitty wife and a big plantation.” Ed stayed active in Tampa Bay athletics, playing rugby for the St. Petersburg Pelican Rugby Club, winning a state championship in 1986. He was a Tennessee Squire, and a member of the Plant High School Letterman’s Club. Ed also coached his children’s youth sports teams and was a fixture at Hector’s Gym in West Tampa. Ed was a long-time supporter and member of the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, VA, where he and Suzanne attended their annual balls and functions.