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Cade Walker Hubbs was born October 27th, 2021. He is the son of Mollianne Reese Hubbs (2012) and Will Hubbs. Grandson of Jimmy Reese (1981) and Melanie Petree Reese (1983). Great-Grandson of Kyle Petree (1955) and Roberta Myers Petree (1956).

of Fairless Hills died Friday, May 9, 2014, at Aria Hospital Bucks County Campus. She was 70. Born in New York City, Mrs. Hubscher has been a long time resident of Fairless Hills. She enjoyed cooking and traveling and had visited many places all over the world including, the Amazon river, Antarctica, and Machu Picchu. She also looked forward to her Friday trips to the salon to get her hair done. Mrs. Hubscher was an animal lover and had numerous pets throughout the years. Beloved wife of Maurice F. Hubscher for 47 years, Mrs. Hubscher was the loving mother of Christian Hubscher (Susan), Josanne Hubscher and Delana Hubscher Ryan (Michael). She was the devoted grandmother of Beverly, Danielle, Brock, and Colton and was the great grandmother of Brianna.

COOKEVILLE – Chad Huddleston didn’t go to college with the intention of going into business for himself. But where he is now is a way for him to branch out with his creativity – all with food. “It all began when I was attending Maryville College where I worked at a restaurant,” he said. “I loved serving food and the industry as a whole.” His entrepreneurship into the culinary field began in 2009 when he opened Char on the Square. That was built from the ground up from a burned out shell of a building on the corner of Washington and Spring Streets. “I’ll always be proud of what Char is,” he said. A little more than three years later, he acquired the 19th Hole on 10th Street. But he had another vision for the Cookeville restaurant scene, one that came along at the right time. “I’m not a patient person,” he said. “But this just fell perfectly in place.” The proverbial feather in his cap is The Cooke House, which opened earlier this year in the former Maddux Station restaurant space on the square. “I really am proud of what this has become,” he said. “It’s a destination restaurant. I want people to come here and get good food, good service, unique drinks and an environment they will not get anywhere else in Cookeville.” The menu features unique dishes that come out in waves. “You don’t have to stop your conversation to eat a big meal,” he said. “You can also get creative with the dishes.” A lot of the dishes on The Cooke House’s menu features vegan and organic choices, such as the hummus wrap, tuna BLT, chicken salad, duck tacos, bruschetta, tuna crostini and much more. The first part is a cold menu item, then progressively transitions into warmer dishes. “You don’t have to leave here so full you’re sick,” Huddleston explained. “The goal is to start out with light, simple food options and the best thing about it is that it’s in small portions, so people who come in groups can all sample the different dishes that are ordered.” All the sauces are made in house, along with the dish being made fresh to order, which can take some time to do. “We have New Zealand lamb for the lamb lollies,” he said. “It’s quite an impressive dish.” More items are currently being added to the menu. Another element of Huddleston’s vision for The Cooke House to be a “destination restaurant” is the unique cocktail menu. “We make our sour mix in house,” he explained. “We can get creative with drinks, adding fruit, citrus and other flavors. We offer all fresh ingredients and one drink can take three, four or five steps to create.” This was inspired by the different restaurants in Nashville, such as the Patterson House. “Food has always been a passion of mine and I enjoy helping people have a good time,” he said. “With the holidays coming up, people might want to show their guests this unique part of Cookeville.” The Cooke House, located Spring Street in the heart of Cookeville’s downtown, is open Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight. Call 854-9550 for more information. Huddleston’s ambitions don’t just stop there. He recently acquired another well-known establishment – the South Jefferson bar formerly known as Wooly Bully’s will be re-named the Wooly Clubhouse and is anticipated to open Dec. 1. “There will be the same menu as the 19th Hole and we’ll have live music, trivia, karaoke, and a lot of other good stuff,” he said. “There’s a lot of work to be done there.”

Betty Lane Huddleston passed away March 25, 2017.

Lydia Jane Huddleston was born on September 7, 1927, in Bauxite, Arkansas, and passed away peacefully on November 2, 2022, in Maryville, Tennessee, at the age of 95. She moved to Maryville as a child and graduated from Maryville High School in 1945. After graduating from Maryville College in 1949, Jane spent most of her professional career as an administrative assistant to seven academic deans at Maryville College before retiring in 1992. She was an active member of New Providence Presbyterian Church since 1937 serving as a deacon, elder, Sunday school teacher and nursery helper. Over the years she was also a member of the chancel choir and handbell choir, adult Sunday school, Bible study groups, Presbyterian Women, and Women’s Circle. Jane was passionate about her work with the Welcome Table and looked forward to her many trips to General Assembly meetings. Jane was a faithful participant in Maryville College’s Kin Takahashi Week and volunteered in the archives of the college. She was an avid and lifelong Scots fan and could be seen at the games even at 90 years of age. Jane was an enthusiastic Knoxville Symphony Orchestra fan, an accomplished hostess, cook, seamstress, and traveler. She was a dedicated and loving daughter, sister, and aunt to her family members, never missing an important event such as weddings, showers, birthdays, and graduations to support her loved ones Jane was preceded in death by parents Harold H. and Anne Huddleston; siblings: Elizabeth (Dr. L. Quentin) Myers, Stanley (Betty) Huddleston, and Alice “Happy” (Jim) Lester She is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great, great nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the staff of Morning View Village Assisted Living and Transitional Care Center for their loving care and attention to her.

has been named Executive Director of the South Carolina School Improvement Council (SC-SIC) by the Dean of the University of South Carolina College of Education. Tom served as SC-SIC Associate Director, and more recently as Interim Executive Director, since 2007. SC-SIC provides member training, assistance, and resources for the community-based School Improvement Councils in each of South Carolina’s K-12 public schools. Prior to joining the SC-SIC staff, Tom had a 20-plus-year career in communications, public information, and media/constituent relations in the public, private, and education sectors. He is immediate past president of the SC Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association and is a federal appointee to the Selective Service System Board for Richland County (SC). Tom is a 2010 Diversity Fellow of The Riley Institute at Furman University (SC), and is a 2012 Education Policy Fellow of the Institute for Educational Leadership in Washington, DC. He and his wife, Alisha, live in Columbia, SC, with daughter Emily (18). Tom’s sons, Matthew (26) and Palmer (26) live in Athens, GA, and Lancaster, SC, respectively.

Robert W. Hudson, 61, formerly of Chattanooga, died on Friday, November 28, 2008 at VA Hospital, Decatur, GA., following a prolonged illness. Mr. Hudson was born in Chattanooga to James and Rebecca Hudson. He was a graduate of Central High School, attended the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity and Eastwood Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy Vietnam War veteran, worked in commercial truck sales, and enjoyed golf and bowling. He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his children, Rebekah Joy Hudson and Robert W. Hudson II of Chattanooga; sisters, Janet H. (Charlie) Trinks of Lawrenceville, Ga., and June H. McBride of Chattanooga; brothers, Jerry R. (Judy) Hudson of Thomasville, Ga., and Richard L. (Gaye) Hudson of Harrison; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday and 12-1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home with Dr. Mike McGinnis officiating. Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery with American Legion Post 95 providing full military honors. Memorial donations may be made to VA Medical Center, In Memory of Robert W. Hudson, 1670 Clairmont Road, Volunteer Services (135), Decatur, Ga. 30033. Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory & Florist, 404 S. Moore Road.

Brien “B.B.” Hudspeth was featured in a recent issue of BFS Magazine, a publication of Bigger Faster Stronger.  Bigger Faster Stronger is a Salt Lake City based company that teaches athletes and coaches proper training, technique, and safety for improved performance. The article focused on B.B.’s accomplishments in speed, strength, and conditioning and included a statement by B.B. in how the company had made a positive impact in his athletic career while at Maryville College. It was the highlighted story in the company’s e-mail blast to coaches across the country. As a college athlete, B.B. was rated as an Elite Athlete by Bigger Faster Stronger.  His 100 consecutive dips on the parallel bars performed 30 years ago is the most recorded of any college football player according to BFS records.

Jackson, TN – Charles Haun Huffman, age 91, of Jackson, TN departed this life on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Adamsville Healthcare. A memorial service was held Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at 6 PM at First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, TN. Mr. Huffman was born in Greenback, TN on August 13, 1927. He was preceded in death by his parents J.O. and Helen Huffman of Maryville, TN. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Huffman of Jackson, TN. He is survived by three daughters Carol Dickerson (Richard), Nancy Hebert (Gene), and Anne Muscarella (Ignatius). He also is survived by nine grandchildren Megan Schreckenbach, Scott Hebert, Chad Hebert, Christy Fargo, Russell Dickerson, Claire Dickerson, C.J. Muscarella, Leigh Anne Muscarella, and Charlie Muscarella as well as five great-grandchildren. Mr. Huffman was a graduate of Maryville High School, Maryville College, and the University of Texas serving in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict on the USS Missouri. He was well respected as a music educator, composer, arranger, and conductor. He began his music education career teaching band and choral music at Coffee County High School, then as a music professor at Union University from 1967-1992. He loved his family and will long be remembered by his grandchildren for his memorable scholarship speeches at Christmas. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Actively involved in the music community in Jackson, he played tuba in the Jackson Symphony, was a member of the Community Band of Jackson, was director of the Miss Tennessee Pageant Orchestra, director of music at First Presbyterian Church and directed Tuba Christmas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at www.michaeljfox.org or to the Carillon Fund at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, TN are most appreciated.

Salisbury-Rev. Richard (Dick) Charles Hughes, age 81, of Salisbury, MD, died April 19, 2014 after a lengthy illness with Parkinson’s Disease. Born in Philadelphia, PA on August 6, 1932, he was the son of the late Laura Virginia and Raymond Joseph Hughes. He graduated from Bartrum High school in Philadelphia and he was an Eagle Scout. Dick graduated from Maryville College, Maryville, TN in 1956 after serving in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity in 1961. Rev. Hughes’ first church was at Hamden Presbyterian in Baltimore, MD, and he also served two years as stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Baltimore. In September, 1967 Dick began a 28 year ministry to Pitts Creek and Beaver Dam Presbyterian Churches, Pocomoke City, MD. After retiring, Dick became an interim minister for Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church in Snow Hill, MD for two and a half years. Rev. Hughes served as Moderator for New Castle Presbytery in 1974-75. He was very active on numerous committees which included the Housing Authority of Pocomoke City, Speer Trust, Committee of Ministry, and many others. Dick loved to play golf, travel, read and preach. His sermons always included at least one good story and he loved to tell jokes. In his later years, he was known for his one-liners. He is survived by his devoted wife of 56 years, Nancy Dodge Hughes ’56 of Salisbury, MD; one daughter, Dawn E. Brandstrom and her husband Peter Brandstrom of Salisbury, MD, two sons, Scott A. Hughes and his wife Donna of Pocomoke City, MD, and Paul D. Hughes and his wife Wanda of Onancock, VA; one brother, Donald R. Hughes of Broomall, PA; five grandchildren Brittany N. Holdren, Brooke A Hughes, Paige A. Hughes, Charles W. Hughes and David S. Hughes; a sister-in-law Mary E. Emery of Penney Farms, FL; an uncle Charles Sketchley; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister-in-law Lois Hughes, a brother-in-law Robert Emercy, and his aunt Ruth Sketchley. uf

is currently studying public policy at George Mason Law School.

Sonny Hughes was recently selected as a Fellowship of Christian Athletes Hall of Fame awardee for the Heartland of Florida. His career stats include 22 years as Assistant Football Coach at Moore Haven Jr/Sr High, 21 years as Head Basketball Coach, and 3 Years as Head Baseball Coach at Moore Haven High School. These include 6 Final Four State Basketball appearances, runner-up twice and District Champions in baseball in 1988 and 1989. Read more in his bio here: http://heartlandfloridafca.org/halloffame

Mary Elizabeth Dickinson Hughes, 92 was born May 11, 1924 and passed Dec. 25, 2016 in Lake Oswego, Ore. Mary was born to RC Dickinson and Laurinda Kemper Dickinson in Bradenton, Fla. She attended Maryville College for two years and then transferred to the University of Kentucky where she received a Kellogg Scholarship to complete her Registry in Medical Technology and Bachelors of Science in Bacteriology. Mary moved to Seattle in 1946 where she received a Teaching Fellowship at the University of Washington as she pursued graduate studies in Microbiology. While there she met Raymond Willis in a microbiology class. Mary and Ray were married in 1948, and moved to Bay City, Ore., where Ray studied salmon in the coastal streams for Oregon Fish & Wildlife and Mary worked as the medical technologist at Tillamook General Hospital. Their three children were born in Tillamook. Ray was transferred and the family moved to Portland in 1957. Mary worked for over 40 years as a microbiologist. During the final 16 years of her career she worked at Oregon Health & Science University as the Supervisor for the Pediatric Microbiology Laboratory. She took pride in helping save the lives of very sick babies, teaching the next generation of physicians, and co-authoring research papers. Ray predeceased Mary. Following her retirement she met and married Robert Hughes in 1977. He was a CPA and a Fellow in the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors. He encouraged Mary to pursue her artistic talents in photography and gardening. They enjoyed traveling and touring gardens in Europe and Russia. Their home near Reed College was on the garden tours for both the International Clematis Society and the Hardy Plant Society. Throughout her life, Mary approached every challenge with a “can do” attitude and believed in the importance of making a contribution to science and society. For example, she was a Founder in the OHSU Center for Ethics in Health Care. Bob died in 2002, and the following year Mary moved to Mary’s Woods, where she continued gardening, scrabble, water aerobics, and dining with friends. With Sr. Carolyn’s help Mary was able to move a large number of her precious plants to Mary’s Woods. She and her family wish to thank the remarkably skilled and caring staff at Mary’s Woods and Kindred Hospice and her wonderful doctor, Elizabeth Eckstrom. Mary was preceded in death by her brother, Martin Dickinson (Ingrid); and sister, Marjorie Clarke (Robert) and survived by sister, Marilyn Helgason (Haldor), Jupiter, Fla.; and sister-in-law, Betty Helms, Long Beach, Wash.; and her three children, Susan Tolle, Marjorie Willis, Ronald Willis (Stephanie); and by Jerry Tolle, the father of her grandchildren, Daniel McIntosh-Tolle (Lindsay) and Laura Tolle (Christopher Smith), San Jose, Calif.; and her beloved nieces and nephews. A memorial will be held at 2 p.m., Jan. 7, 2017 at the Mary’s Woods Chapel (Provincial House) in Lake Oswego. Remembrances may be made in Mary Hughes’s memory to the OHSU Center for Ethics in Health Care, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Pk Rd, UHN-86, Portland, Oregon 97239.

Sarah Joyce Linginfelter Hughes, 86, of Maryville, Tenn. passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior on April 2, 2019, after two years at home on hospice care. Born in Fairmount, Ga., on May 21, 1932. Sarah was was raised in Alcoa, Tenn., graduating from Alcoa High School, Maryville College and University of Tennessee majoring in music and education and retiring from Harriman City Schools. Church organist for 40 years at Robertsville and Central Baptist Church in Oak Ridge, Tenn., Sarah was reunited with her loving husband, Ronald Mack Hughes; parents, William S. and Thelma Lacey Linginfelter; brother, Bill Linginfelter Jr. and wife, Betty; along with many other loved ones and friends who are rejoicing with her in heaven. Survived by three children, Katherine, David and John Hughes of Blount County; grandchildren, Angela and Jason Stokes, Gina and Shawn Franklin, Holly Hughes, Chrissy Hughes and Julian Hughes; and great-grandchildren, Skyler Hughes, Johnathan Franklin, Jordan Franklin and Michael Stokes. In addition, two brothers the Rev. Henry Linginfelter, Ronnie Linginfelter and wife, Cathy as well as in-laws Nova Haun, Ann Wade and Joy Hughes. Sarah also leaves many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins who loved her dearly. Celebration of Life memorial service will be Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Clarks Grove Presbyterian Church and Cemetery in Alcoa, Tenn. Receiving friends 12-1 p.m., service 1-2 p.m. and food in fellowship hall 2-3 p.m.

Barbara Lou Fitch Hughes of Moore Haven, Florida passed away on June 26th 2023. She was born in Orlando, Florida on April 30th 1944. Barbara is a graduate of Plainfield High School in New Jersey, as well as a graduate of Maryville College located in Maryville, Tennessee, earning her Bachelor’s degree in education. On August 5th 1967, Barbara married her college sweetheart Norman “Sonny “ Hughes. She worked for the Glades County School District as a teacher, media specialist/librarian. Barbara was a member of the Christian Church of Moore Haven. She had a passion for reading as well as an assortment of crafts including, quilting, cross-stich, crocheting, painting, and scrapbooking. Barbara is survived by her husband; children: Sunny Austin, Scott (Michele) Hughes; grandchildren: Savannah Austin, Gage Austin, Slade Austin, Dominic Hughes, Alana Hughes, Blade Hughes, Brianna Hughes, Jackson Hughes and great granddaughter, Aviana; brother, David (Maureen) Fitch; nieces and nephews: Christina, Ryan, Matthew and Joseph. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents Richard and Agnes Fitch; Brother John Fitch; and son, Mario Hughes.

was named vice president of interiors at Creative Builders, Inc.. He brings more than 17 years of construction experience specializing in interior upfit management to his current role overseeing Creative Builder’s expanding interior upfit division from conception to completion of projects. Hughs holds a business degree from Maryville College and a Certificate of Construction Management from Greenville Technical College. Founded in 1971, Creative Builders is a privately held company headquartered in Greenville. Since its inception 44 years ago, Creative Builders has developed a diverse portfolio including mixed-use developments, medical centers, restaurants, financial offices, industrial complexes, and tenant improvements throughout North and South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia, and Tennessee.

Virginia Wilson Berg Hula passed away in Illinois, December 1985.

has retired for the second time from the State Attorney General’s office.

Josh Hunley’s Homeschool Lady Unicorns ultimate frisbee team placed 9th in the nation in June while competing at an invite-only national high school tournament in Rockford, Illinois Sponsored By UP Cleats and Discraft.

to Derek A. Hunt ’11 on May 26, 2012.

Betty Hunt of Raleigh, NC died at her home in North Hills August 12th after a brief illness. She was 102 years old. Betty, the only child of Clarence Bell and Alice Hardy Lanterman, was born on May 13th, 1911 in Chicago, IL and was raised in Evanston IL. She attended Maryville College class of 1934. She married Charles Lindsey Hunt of Asheville, NC in 1937. He was a graduate of UNC, and worked for the Federal Department of Soil Conservation Service. They lived in Asheville, Forest City, Greensboro and Raleigh. Having met on a Greyhound bus bound for Chicago’s Century of Progress in 1933, it was natural that the Hunt’s would share their great passion to travel, and after his retirement in 1972, they traveled the world making new friends, seeing new places, and learning new cultures. Lindsey died in 1993 after 56 years of marriage and adventure. Betty was active in the community serving on the board of elections, in the PTA as a president, in the DAR as a regent, in the Presbyterian Church on many committees, and was a registered Democrat. She enjoyed being with friends in book clubs, bridge clubs, sewing groups and entertaining in her home. She is survived by her son Joe Hunt of Durham, and her daughter Helen Coman of Asheville, two grand children Michael Hunt and Carrie Cooper, and one great grandson Walter. She is predeceased by her son John who died in 1976.

Maryville City Schools is excited to announce the appointment of Derek Hunt as the new head varsity football coach. Hunt is a 2007 graduate of Maryville High School, winning state titles in both football and basketball. Mr. Hunt is a graduate of Maryville College, where he also played football. He currently teaches 7th grade math at Montgomery Ridge Intermediate, but will be on the faculty at Maryville High School for the 2017-18 school year. In a statement received from MHS Principal Greg Roach, “Our goal is to continue the long tradition of success for our football program, a record marked with outstanding results both on and off the field. Derek is the best person, at this time, to carry this legacy program into the future. While he is young in years, his wealth of experience and demonstrated leadership abilities should offer us the greatest potential for a seamless transition. I agree with a quote in the local paper in early 2015, which stated that time works on Hunt’s side. He isn’t far from his championship playing days at Maryville. But in the same breath, he’s far enough along in his coaching career to command respect.” Dr. Mike Winstead, Director of Maryville Schools said, “I am excited to have Derek Hunt as the next head football coach at MHS. Coach Hunt has been a big part of our incredibly successful football program for many years, both as a player and coach. He is a natural leader, innovator, and hard worker. His energy and commitment are exactly what we need as we move forward. It is our good fortune that the strength and readiness of our coaching staff allowed us to quickly fill this position.” In a quote received from Coach Hunt, he said, “It has been my great privilege and honor to work beside George Quarles for the past seven seasons at MHS. I am humbled to accept this position and look forward to continuing to work with our excellent coaching staff to offer the best possible high school football experience for students, fans, and our community. Go Rebels!” Derek Hunt graduated from Maryville High School in 2007 and has coached both football and basketball at MHS. Hunt is married to Sam Houston Elementary kindergarten teacher Jessica Hunt (MC alumna ’11). They have one young son. Hunt will be taking the position vacated by longtime head coach George Quarles, who is leaving MHS for a coaching job at Furman University. Hunt’s new coaching duties will begin immediately.

W. Harold was born on February 19, 1927 and passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. W. Harold was a resident of Corvallis, Oregon. He graduated from Maryville High School and received a Bachelor’s Degree from Maryville College.

has been elected to the Tennessee State Executive Committee, Senate District 6, covering Anderson, Loudon and Knox Counties and is also a commercial REALTOR for Keller Williams Realty.

Julia Hurley opened the Lenoir City branch of Keller Williams Real Estate March 1, 2018. KW is the largest RE firm in the world. Opening with 21 agents, this is the largest Realty Firm to open in Lenoir City.