Class Notes

Jeannette Bennett Lafferty passed away on March 28, 2005.

writes in to share, “I finished her M.A. in Psychology (Human Factors and Applied Cognition) in December and recently accepted a position with Deloitte Consulting in Arlington, VA. My core team consults with the Human Performance Branch of the TSA. Most of my work will be focused on improving Human Systems Integration. I’m so excited to be at this job, and I’m so thankful for all of your counsel while I was at MC.”

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Evelyn Shelley Lamb, born July 17, 1913, passed away on March 31 2017 in Los Osos, California, leaving to mourn family and friends.

The Rev. Dr. Charles F. Lamb used sermons to address his congregations. But he used his frequent letters to the editor and “My View” columns published in The Buffalo News to reach a much wider audience. His personal columns were droll, homespun musings about such topics as the joys of learning Spanish, the challenges of loud music in restaurants and the antics of his beloved chocolate Labrador retriever, Izzy. His letters were focused on the issues of the day that most compelled him – welcoming refugees, protecting the environment and living a life of spirit-filled joy. “When we’d go out, people would recognize him from the columns,” said his wife of 40 years, Betty J. Lamb. The Rev. Lamb, of Youngstown, died Jan. 23, 2019, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport after a yearlong illness. He was 84. He was born in Maryville, Tenn., the only child of Charles F. and Sadie (Tedder) Lamb. His father was a sanitarian who inspected agricultural facilities. The Rev. Lamb graduated cum laude from Maryville College with a bachelor’s degree in 1956, from the Graduate Seminary of Phillips University with a Master of Divinity degree in 1961, and from New York Theological Seminary with a Doctor of Ministry degree in 1990. He was ordained in 1961 in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and moved to New York in 1961 to work at East Aurora Christian Church for a decade. From 1971 to 1975, he was associate regional minister of the Disciples of Christ in the Northeast, which included New York, New England and New Jersey. From 1975 to 1998, he was regional minister. He received mutual standing in the United Church of Christ in the 1970s. “He was very ecumenical-minded,” said his wife. “He believed that if all churches worked together, wonders could be done.” The Rev. Lamb retired in 1998 but continued to work as assistant to the pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown. In 2017, he was interim pastor at Payne Avenue Christian Church in North Tonawanda. He worked as an adjunct professor in the Religion Department of Niagara University from 1998 to 2004. On Dec. 29, 1979, in Niagara Falls, he married Betty J. Zimmerman. She is retired from the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara Falls. He was an elected village trustee in East Aurora, and was chairman of the College of Regional Ministers of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The Rev. Lamb was active in environmental affairs, serving on the executive committee of both the Niagara Group of the Sierra Club and of Residents for Responsible Government in Youngstown, which in the mid-2000s lobbied against expansion of CWM Waste Management. In 1999, he served on the Restoration Advisory Board for the former Lake Ontario Ordnance Works site. In a 2002 letter to the editor, the Rev. Lamb wrote on what would become a frequent theme, protecting the environment. He wrote, “Many Scriptures emphasize that humans have a responsibility to care for the creation. … A pure mountain stream, a sunset in a clear sky, or a healthy forest all speak to our souls of the importance of preserving our earthly home.” He resembled an older Abraham Lincoln, although he was a few inches shorter. The Rev. Lamb’s wife once made him a top hat and asked him to recite the Gettysburg Address, which he had memorized, for a talent show at Cradle Beach. Instead of the expected smiles, the audience was so moved that some wept. In one 2010 column, the Rev. Lamb wrote of seeing a sign in a restaurant: “If you have any problems, just let us know.” When he began sharing his problems with the cashier – “bills, car problems and health issues” – she interrupted him to ask, “Why are you telling me all this?” “Your sign told me to tell you,” he said. ” ‘It means problems here in the restaurant!’ she exclaimed. But that isn’t what it said,” he wrote. In 2011, he mused about this world and the next one. “Heaven may be beautiful, but this planet is pretty good,” he wrote. “There are so many places on this earth I haven’t seen yet. I’d just as soon see more of them before trying out another place.” The Rev. Lamb also wrote four books about his life as a minister. Besides his wife, the Rev. Lamb is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth Susan Latz, Linda L. Macfarland and Jennifer J. Mehl; two stepsons, Mark David Ott and Matthew Benjamin Ott; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Church St. Memorials may be made to Week of Compassion P.O. Box 1986 Indianapolis, Ind., 46206 or Northeast Region Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 1402 Washington Ave. Parkersburg, Va., 26101.

Jason Lambert has been named the head baseball coach at Loudon High School in Loudon, TN.

Dorothy Lee (Gessert) Lambert, 97, of Waco, Texas, passed away on November 1, 2018. Dorothy was born in Roswell, New Mexico to Phyllis (Nisbet) and Edward Cyrus Gessert on January 4, 1921. She was married to the Reverend Guy E. Lambert Jr. on May 19, 1944. She graduated from Maryville College. Later she was employed as an administrative assistant for the YMCA of Union County, New Jersey. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Guy Lambert and her four siblings. Dorothy is survived by G.Edward Lambert,son, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Donna Lee Henderson, daughter, of Stephens City, Virginia, Barbara Lambert Brady, daughter, of Waco, Texas, four grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. A graveside service took place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Las Cruces, New Mexico on November 10, 2018. Arrangements have been entrusted to La Paz-Graham’s Funeral Home. To send condolences, please visit our website at: www.lapaz-grahams.com.

updated the College to say, “All three of our children are married and have children, which means we have 11 grandchildren, whom we thoroughly enjoy. I am involved in our church as a volunteer, helping out from home administratively.”

Jacqueline Anne (Lenderman) Lane, age 88, peacefully passed away on June 3, 2017, in Houston, TX. Jackie was born in Birmingham, AL, on April 26, 1929, to William Lee and Aileene (Gullahorn) Lenderman. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Richard Andrew Lane. Jackie is survived by sons, Richard Andrew Lane Jr. and wife Christine, and William Michael Lane and wife Hui, all of Houston; sister, Joyce (Lenderman) Duffey and husband Lowell, of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Andrew Lane of Oxford, MS; David Lane and Emma Lane, of Houston; nephews, William Lane Jr. and Tim Lane and wife Liz, all of Houston; Tim Duffey of Colorado Springs; Christopher Duffey and wife, Debbie of Clackamas, OR; niece, Susan (Duffey) Campbell and husband Michael, of Colorado Springs. She was a graduate of Ensley High School in Birmingham, and Maryville College. After graduation, she and Dick were married and moved to Memphis, where she was a social worker while Dick earned his DDS from the University of Tennessee Dental School. Commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, they moved to Ft. Bragg, NC, Frankfort, Germany, and El Paso, TX. After Dick’s discharge, they returned to Maryville, where Dick set up his dental practice and they raised their two sons. Jackie was active in the community and a member of New Providence Presbyterian Church. She was the owner/operator of Needlecraft, a retail store, where she taught needlepoint and cross stitch. She loved to travel and research the family genealogy. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Rev. John William Laney Asheville – Born in 1929 in Hickory, NC, John spent his formative years in the nearby cotton mill town of Brookford, NC. John died peacefully on 7/28/2020 at his home in Asheville, NC (his home for the past 10 years) surrounded by his loving family. John was educated in North Carolina public schools-graduating from Hickory High School. He graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee (B.A.) and Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania (M.Div)–just after Martin Luther King, Jr. graduated from the same seminary. John served as Minister of Education at Bethesda First Baptist Church in Bethesda, MD for 5 years, then as an American Baptist pastor for more than sixty years. In 1956, he was the founding pastor of Twinbrook Baptist Church in Rockville, MD, where he served as pastor for thirty years. He also pastored in upstate NY for 5 years. In retirement, he served as interim pastor for 14 different churches in MD, DE, VA, NY and TN. John participated in numerous regional, national and international church positions– including serving as President of the International Baptist Peace Fellowship. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Joan Nowell Yarborough; children George Laney, Falling Waters, W.V.; Mary Anne Rogers (Wes), Murray, KY; and Charles Laney (Kelley), Greenville, SC. Step-children Rev. Julie Yarborough (Rev. Jeff Markay), Chatham, NJ; Susan Jorjorian (Byron), Franklin, TN; Jim Yarborough (Sheila Cain), Beidweiler, Luxembourg: and chosen son Fairborz Rakhshan (Leila), Rochester, MN. Grandchildren Lane Greenbank, Marny Britt, Elijah Laney, Jonathan Rogers, Holly Constantino, C.J. Laney, William Laney, Matthew and Elizabeth Markay, Katelyn and Ryan Jorjorian, Piper and Liam Yarborough, Kourosh and Anahita Rakhshan, and 3 great-grandchildren. John was pre-deceased by his siblings Richard Laney, Myrtle Franklin and Mary Alice Heath. John is remembered for affecting the lives of many families through his ministry. He was known for his ecumenical efforts, civil rights, women’s rights, peace, environmental awareness, LGBT rights, advocacy for immigrants and the homeless, economic fairness, and social justice. In 1963, John participated in the March on Washington where Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic “I Have a Dream” speech. John’s progressive thinking was truly ahead of his time. His sermons challenged many and his life no doubt made a positive difference in this world.

The board of trustees of Wake Technical Community College is pleased to welcome Geoff Lang, appointed by Governor Pat McCrory. Lang was sworn in on Tuesday, October 20, as the newest trustee on the 12-member board. Lang is Vice President and General Manager of Global Technology and Operations for MetLife. The company is a global provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management for approximately 100 million customers in nearly 50 countries. Lang is responsible for overall site management at the MetLife Cary campus, community and university relations, talent recruiting, new hire onboarding, and employee support. Prior to MetLife, he worked at IBM for 22 years and at RBC Bank in Raleigh. Lang serves on the boards of the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and the Cary Chamber of Commerce, the Regional Transportation Alliance, and Wake County Habitat for Humanity. He holds a BA in Psychology from Maryville College in Tennessee and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. “Wake Tech is indeed fortunate to have someone with Geoff’s expertise join our board,” says Wake Tech President Dr. Stephen C. Scott. “His broad management experience will be an asset to the college as we continue to expand services and student enrollment.” Lang replaces Gary Salamido, who was recognized at the board’s October 20 meeting for his years of service. Wake Tech is served by 12 trustees, appointed by the governor, the Wake County Board of Commissioners, and the Wake County Board of Education. A Wake Tech student also serves on the board ex-officio. The board of trustees establishes policy, approves the annual budget, and advocates for the college and its programs. Trustees also select the college president.

Metro Drug Coalition's board president, Jim LaPinska, receives Young Professionals of Knoxville's Outstanding Young Professional award on November 15, 2019. Pictured L to R: Deborah Crouse, MDC's Media Relations Director and Jim LaPinska, MDC's Board President.

age 85, of Marietta, Ga., died on Friday, April 25, 2014. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 28, in the sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church of Marietta with Rev. Pem Cooley officiating. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary W. Larson of Marietta; three daughters, Dot Kelley and husband Phil of Trussville, Ala., Kathy Janitz and husband Chuck of Cincinnati, Ohio, Beth Eckford and husband, Erroll, of Marietta; one sister, Alice Jo Schroeder of Lancaster, Pa.; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Rev. Larson was born in Athens, Tenn., and graduated from Oak Ridge High School. He then played football while attending and graduating from Maryville College, then went on to Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary to obtain his Master’s of Divinity. He served his Lord as a Presbyterian minister for over 40 years in Springfield, Ky., Knoxville, Birmingham, Ala., Virginia Beach, Va. then retired to Lenoir City, Tenn. Rev. Larson was a proud Eagle Scout, an avid gardener, woodworker, an excellent cook, and he loved being at the beach for family vacations. He was a devoted Christian, husband, father and grandfather. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Maryville College, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804 or Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1044 Alta Vista Road, Louisville, KY 40205. Family will receive friends after the service at the church. www.mayeswarddobbins.com , 770-428-1511

Mary Wills Larson, 92, of Marietta, GA passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 27th at the First Presbyterian Church of Marietta. Mary was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. She met her late husband, Bob, while attending Maryville College. They married in 1953 while Bob was attending Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Mary served lovingly alongside Bob as he pastored churches in Springfield, Kentucky, Knoxville, Birmingham, and Virginia Beach over his 40 years in the ministry. Mary was a devoted Christian with a focus on missions, teaching Sunday School, and participating in Presbyterian Women. She also took joy in gardening, was generous in all that she did and loved her family immensely. She will be dearly missed by her daughters, Dot Kelley (Phil), Kathy Janitz (Chuck), Beth Eckford (Erroll) and her six grandchildren, Lindsey, Robert, Brad, Kim, Elizabeth and Larson. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Bob Wills, Katherine Nickey, Dorothy Guernsey, and Reese Wills, Sr. Contributions may be made in loving memory of Mary to the First Presbyterian Church of Marietta Missions, 189 Church Street NE, Marietta, GA 30060 or to the Little Children of the World, Inc., 333 Sims Street, Barnesville, GA 30204. Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Marietta is handling the arrangements.

Robyn was born on January 6, 1956 and passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019. Robyn was a resident of Caryville, Tenn. at the time of passing. Robyn was born in LaFollette, Tenn. on January 6, 1956, and was a graduate of Maryville College with a BA in Business Administration, with honors.

continues to keep his fingers busy serving as substitute organist in various churches playing 40 Sundays in 2015!
The Paraclete Press has released his composition "Set Me as a Seal" written for the wedding of former Shenandoah University colleague, Donna Gullstrand.
In August James appeared as Peter Quince in Shakespeare's Midsummer Night's Dream, performing for two weekends in the gardens of the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley and in November he appeared as Elgin, the butler, in Winchester Little Theatre's production of Agatha Christie's Spider's Web.
Finally, in January 2016 he performed the role of Jack Jameson in Wendy Wasserstein's play, Third, also at Winchester Little Theatre and conducted his composition "Rejoice in the Lord" written for the ordination service of SU graduate, Karen (King) Cuffie, in San Jose, CA.

James Laster continues to keep busy as a substitute organists for various churches in the area, over 40 Sundays in 2017. In October of 2016, appeared in The Cross Town Bus; played the role of Grandpa in You Can’t Take It With You at Winchester Little Theatre in May 2017,; appeared as Corin, in As You Like It for three Sundays in September in the gardens of the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, and continues to do Standardized Patient Work.

James served as an organ substitute over 40 Sundays at various churches for the year 2017. He continues to work as a Standadized Patient actor for the training of Physicians Assistants. At the request the director of the Arts Chorale of Winchester, made an arrangement of “America the Beautiful” for the ensemble to sing at a service held in April at the Korean Memorial in Winchester. He was commissioned to compose a work for organ, choir, and trumpet to celebrate the retirement of the organist of a local Methodist Church. He played the part of Sir Bernard Humphries in Winchester Little Theatre’s production of The Explorer’s Club, May 11 – 26, 2018.

October 15, 1925 – September 7, 2013 Doris Fischer Latta passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013. She was a Pulaski resident since 1967, was born in Ellenton, Florida on October 15, 1925 and was 87 years old. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Pulaski, a life member of the National Home Gardening Club, a Master Gardner, member of the Arbor Day Foundation, University of Tennessee Alumni Association and Tri State Chapter of 34th INF Division Association. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 Tuesday, September 10th at Bennett-May-Giles County Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be at 10:00am on Wednesday, September 11th at the First Presbyterian Church, 202 South 2nd Street, Pulaski, Tn. 38478. Burial will follow in Polk Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her, Husband of 56 years, Shirley W. Latta and her parents, William E. and Bessie DuBose Fischer. She is survived by her, Sister, Ruth Ann (Ed) Bennett of Black Hawk, Colorado Niece, Ann E. (Michael) of Fruitdale, AL. Niece, Jessica R. (Nathan) Espinosa of Lakewood, Colorado Niece, Patricia L (Walter) Hawranek of Bloomington, Indiana Niece, Connie S. Latta of Brentwood, TN. Nephew, Kenneth C. (Bitsy W.) Latta, Jr. of Lynnville, TN. Nephew, Steven G. (Wanda L.) Latta of Columbia, TN. Nephew, David D. (Manon) Latta of Bristow, VA. Nephew, Grant A. (Jan) Dillard of Franklin, TN. Nephew, William T. (Mary) Holden of Horseshoe, NC. Sister-in-laws, Jewell R. Latta and Blanche L. Dillard Several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends also survive.

Catherine LaVallee, 88, died 8/31/14, due to COPD. A loving family memorial was held in Bradenton, Florida.

passed away Feb. 11, 2014. Betty chose to return to the family home for her final days after a brief hospital stay. Family rallied around her to reminisce, share stories, and ease her transition. Betty leaves behind children and their spouses, Jim and Elaine (Owens) Law, Joe and Lea Anne (Smith) Law, Jeff Law; special family friend, Jackie Law; and Ken Bowman. Betty was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Allen “Blondy” Law; daughter, Gail Law Bowman; and parents, Horace and Verna (Anderson) Clemens. Betty wants her grandchildren to know they gave Memaw “a bodacious life” and she is proud of Brandon Law, Jared Law (fiancée, Caitlin Smith), Victoria Law Haynes (Steven), Abby Bowman, Makenzie Law, and Derek Law. She deeply loved her family and her second grade students. Betty started teaching in 1950 and taught multiple generations within the same families during her 32 years with Maryville City Schools. Nearly every public outing included reunions as past students stopped to hug their “favorite teacher” and chuckle over times spent in her classroom. (The Law family wants Ms. Law’s students to know that she remembered special details about each of her school children: personalities, life skills, adjustments to her rules, and achievements to gain access to the classroom goodie box. She truly cared about her family of students and she delighted in their life and career successes.). Betty asked that people remember her in their own way. At her request, there will not be a public service. Our family will celebrate her through our continued daily contributions to a robust life.

Gaynell Harless Lawson was selected to receive the fourth annual Blount County Athena Leadership Award. ATHENA Leadership Award® Recipients are individuals who have achieved the highest level of professional excellence, contribute time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community, and actively assist others, particularly women, in realizing their full leadership potential.

Daniel Jefferson Lawson, July 29, 1935 to July 30, 2022. Dan passed away at home on July 30, 2022 at age 87. He was predeceased by his parents, Raymond J. and Beulah Long Lawson, and his sister and brother-in-law Ruth and Earl Hutsell.

Dan is survived by his loving wife Gaynell, and their daughters and families, Jennifer and Mitch Moore; Julia Lawson; Mindy, Joel, and Ava Stooksbury; and Ian Murphy. He is also survived by nieces and their children and many cousins. The family wishes to express special appreciation to Dan’s devoted caregiver, Acacia Beaver.

Dan’s ancestry was very important to him, having many generations in Blount County. Early families in Blount County included his family names Lawson, Myers, McCampbell, and Long.

Dan was a successful businessman, civic leader, and friend to many. But, he was first of all a Christian gentleman, who never failed to show courtesy and respect to everyone he met. He held leadership positions and was honored by Maryville Kiwanis, United Way, American Red Cross, Leadership Blount, and the Daily Times Alumni Wall of Fame. His career was as an independent insurance agency owner of Lawson Insurors.

Dan was an avid runner, familiar to many as he ran the roads of Maryville. He loved hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains, having great knowledge of the trails across the park. Following retirement, he volunteered for many years in the Smokies, maintaining trails and providing guidance for back-country hikers. Dan received The President’s Call To Service Award in 2009, recognizing over 9,000 hours of volunteer service to the GSMNP. He chaired the Great Smoky Mountains Association, serving on the board for many years.

A veteran of the Air National Guard, Dan was a 1953 graduate of Everett High School and earned a B.A. from Maryville College in 1957. He and Gaynell were faithful members of Peck’s Memorial United Methodist Church.

Robert E. Layman passed away May 27, 2021.

Carl M. Lazenby, 90, passed away Sunday, November 12, at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Visitation will begin at noon Wednesday, November15, at Centenary United Methodist Church, in McComb, and continue until memorial service at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Jim Porter, Connie Felter, and Rev. Bob Phelps officiating. Carl was born October 22, 1927, in Gorgas, AL. He was the son of the late John F. and Ila Frances Johnson Lazenby. He grew up in Jasper, AL, and graduated from his beloved Maryville College in Maryville, TN, where he was a member of the college choir, and served on the Alumni Board for several years. Carl went on to earn degrees at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA, and Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA. He served the Lord as a Presbyterian (USA) minister for 15 years in Jonesville, LA, Dardanelle, AR, Little Rock, AR, and Arlington, VA. He worked in the Washington, DC, area for many years as an interior designer, photographer, and television news correspondent. Upon his move to McComb in November 1992, he changed his plans to rest in retirement, and worked for the Enterprise-Journal as well as for Southwest Broadcasting until his retirement at age 83. Until his death, he loved being recognized by his “radio voice”. Carl loved every aspect of life and found joy in each day. He loved to travel to the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Smoky Mountains, and the many mountain ranges and desert lands of the western United States. He loved all kinds of art, fine dining, live theater, reading, the Masters Golf Tournament which he was blessed to attend many years, and keeping up with all the news around Southwest Mississippi and the nation. He also enjoyed a lively political discussion. He was grateful to everyone who cared for him during his last years on earth – the staff of Liberty Community Living Center, especially the staff of the Alzheimer’s Unit, St. Luke Hospice, and all the many friends and family who lovingly fed him in every sense of the word. Carl never encountered a stranger and could find something in common with everyone he met. He adopted McComb and Pike County as if this were his hometown area instead of his wife’s. He loved digging into its history, and became a speaker and tour leader sharing his love of the cemeteries and old communities here. Carl was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church, and attended J. J. White Memorial Presbyterian Church often, both of which he dearly loved. He was particularly fond of the children of Centenary, and they loved him in return. He was a former member of the McComb Rotary Club, the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, and helped build Pike County’s first Habitat for Humanity home. He was active in Mississippi Methodist Cursillo, serving as Rector and staff member many times. One of his greatest joys was sponsoring pilgrims to Cursillo, and “expecting a miracle” right along with them. He will be sorely missed. He is survived by his loving wife, Nancy Gordon Lazenby whom he married April 22, 1979; his beloved children Daryl Ashley, of San Pedro, CA, Debbie Perkins and husband Scott, of Ashland, KY, and Dawn Lazenby of Northern VA; five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Carolyn Boyd, brother-in-law Mac Gordon and wife Mary Lee, his long-time dearest friend, Judy Foster, and his beloved pets, especially his dog Lizzy. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, John F. Lazenby, and his sister, Frieda Lazenby James. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations go to Maryville College, Centenary UMC, or the Charles B. Gordon Scholarship in Journalism at the University of Mississippi which Carl established after his father-in-law’s death.

Janice Lindsay Leatherwood, 89, died Saturday, October 1, 2016 at Carroll Lutheran Village Health Care Center. She was born June 22, 1927, in Pittsburgh, PA; the daughter of the late Walter and Violet Lindsay of Connellsville, PA. She was the wife of Ellis Leatherwood, her husband of 63 years. She was a Physical Education teacher for Carroll County Public Schools. At Mt. Airy High School, she coached Varsity and Jr. Varsity field hockey, volleyball, basketball, softball, track and field. She finished her teaching career at Mt. Airy Middle School. She was active in the United Methodist Women at both Calvary-Mt. Airy UMC and Westminster UMC where she and Ellis held memberships over the years. Janice enjoyed an active life as a gardener, camper, and lover of sports. She bowled and helped start the shuffleboard tournament at Carroll Lutheran Village. She is survived by her husband, daughter and son-in-law Peggy and Kyler Brengle, of Westminster, and granddaughters Leslie and Ashley of York, PA. She was predeceased by a brother, David Lindsay. A Memorial Service was held at Krug Chapel at Carroll Lutheran Village on Saturday, October 8, at 11:00 a.m. with Chaplain Jimmie Schwartz of Carroll Lutheran Village and Pastor Malcolm Stranathan of Westminster United Methodist Church officiating. If desired, donations may be made to the Resident’s Assistance Fund at CLV or the Music Department of Westminster United Methodist Church.