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Penny and her parents travelled worldwide on many fascinating trips including to Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. She was incredibly creative, knowledgeable in art, history, geography and current events. She loved her family and was an avid reader; Penny was passionate and indulgent to her dogs Darby, Suzie and Missy. Penny had an infectious smile and contagious laugh. She cheered up those around her. Penny is survived by her mother Zoe Putnam and brother Michael Putnam of Dawsonville, and brother Bobby (Barbara) of Vail, CO and many nieces and nephews who she adored. She was preceded in death by her father, Bob Putnam in 2004. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, any donations be made to either Grace Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 201, Dawsonville, GA 30534 or Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson County, 45 Medical Center Dr., Dawsonville, GA 30534.

Cora Quay passed away on December 22, 2022.

Rev. Willard Frank Rahn of Quincy Village and formerly of 141 Snider Avenue, Waynesboro, died Friday, March 9, 2012 with family at his side. He had suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and had been in declining health. The son of the late Frank Arthur Rahn and Alice (Van Buren) Rahn, Rev. Rahn was born on his mother’s family farm in Kandiyohi County, MN on July 27 1926. He attended schools in the Willmar, MN area before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1944. During much of his tour he was assigned to the Shore Patrol at the Great Lakes Navy Training Station in Chicago. After an honorable discharge in 1946, Rev. Rahn lived with friends of his mother’s family, George and Thelma Christiansen, in West Allis, WI where he graduated from high school in 1947. It was while living in West Allis that he joined the Presbyterian Church and decided to become a minister. In 1951, Rev. Rahn graduated with a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Maryville College in Maryville, TN. He then attended Princeton Theological Seminary graduating in 1954. In the summer of 1952, Rev. Rahn and three fellow seminarians drove to Dawson City, Yukon Territory to work on the Trans Alaskan Highway. He fondly remembered both the experience of the cross country drive and the work in Alaska throughout his life. At Princeton, Rev. Rahn met Virginia Mabel Wilson of Hamilton Township, NJ in November 1952, and they married on April 17, 1954. The couple would have been married 58 years next month. Rev. Rahn accepted his first pastoral call at the First Presbyterian Church of Vassar, MI where he was ordained as a minister in the United Presbyterian Church in the USA and installed as the church’s pastor in a combined service in July 1954. Rev. Rahn served as Christian Education director at the Warren Avenue Presbyterian Church in Saginaw, MI and at the Park United Presbyterian Church in Beaver, PA where the family moved in 1961. In western Pennsylvania, Rev. Rahn also served the “yoked” churches of North Sewickley United Presbyterian and Knox Presbyterian near Elwood City, PA. He left the Knox church in 1975 to become the pastor at Hawley Memorial Presbyterian Church in Blue Ridge Summit. The Rahn family moved to Waynesboro during a late winter snowstorm in March 1975. After leaving Hawley, Rev. Rahn served as pastor of the Boonsboro United Church of Christ in Boonsboro, MD where he retired from the pulpit in 1988. Rev. Rahn continued his ministry by serving as chaplain at Leader Nursing Home in Chambersburg, PA and at Homewood Retirement Center in Williamsport, MD. While at Homewood, he worked with the activities staff by ministering to Alzheimer’s patients. He also formed a kazoo band, enabling all participants to participate in making music no matter their ability. Rev. Rahn retired from Homewood in 2006. A man of many and varied interests and avocations, Willard was nothing if not curious about the world around him. From natural history to current events and from talking to a stranger in an airport boarding area to learning to make dollhouse furniture he was always a man with an inquisitive mind. He was an avid photographer for many years both developing film and printing photographs he took with an Argus C3 camera. As a teenager he caddied at the Willmar Country Club, which led to a lifetime love of golf which he shared with his sons, son-in-law, and grandsons. For many years Rev. Rahn may have been best known as the “Bird Man of Waynesboro” for his visits to elementary schools where he spoke to students about local birdlife and how to attract and identify birds. For more than 20 years he led spring bird walks at Renfrew Park. Rev. Rahn’s interest in birds was piqued by his father-in-law who introduced him to birding. Over six decades he participated in the Audubon Christmas Bird Count in locations as diverse as the chaparral of NM, the sugar beet farmland of Michigan, and the banks of the Potomac River in Maryland. His enjoyment of birds led to Rev. Rahn’s greater appreciation of nature and the need to protect the environment. He was active on the Appalachian Trail as a minister, hiker, and trail and shelter overseer. For ten years Rev. Rahn led backpacking trips for a Trail Ministry program he helped found with the Synod of the Trinity. For more than 20 years he maintained the section of the AT that parallels Rattlesnake Run Road and included the old Mackey Run Shelter near Rt. 16 in Blue Ridge Summit. Rev. Rahn enjoyed vegetable gardening, and each year planted favorite varieties including Kennebec potatoes and Rutgers and Brandywine tomatoes. He was particularly fond of the birdhouse and other ornamental gourds that he grew and often gave to friends. As someone who enjoyed working with his hands, Rev. Rahn’s interests were just as diverse. For a number of years he operated a custom framing business from his home. From a small basement workshop he produced framed Love stamps as well as numerous one-of-a-kind frames for individuals and area businesses. In later years he was an enthusiastic count-cross stitch embroiderer. He combined this pursuit with his framing by mounting and framing many of his creations, which also found their way onto the walls of family and friends. As a Presbyterian minister, Rev. Rahn was a member of the Presbytery of Carlisle and the Synod of the Trinity. He attended several General Assemblies, the annual gathering of the United Presbyterian Church where church policy is democratically decided. While at Hawley church, he was active in several local ministerial groups in the Waynesboro area. Rev. Rahn served on several boards of the Renfrew Museum and Park for many years. He was a founding board member of the Renfrew Institute for Cultural and Environmental Studies. From its beginning in 1991 until 2008 he was an active member of the Institute’s Adult Education Committee, often commenting about the vitality he felt as a member. Rev. Rahn was a member of American Legion Post 15. In addition to his wife, Rev. Rahn is survived by a sister, Mary Alice Krogfus and her husband Donald and sister-in-law Frances Rahn of Willmar, MN. He was preceded in death by his brother Russell or “Boots” and by his brother Calvin and wife Medora. Also surviving are sons Timothy W. and wife Nancy Hughes of Takoma Park, MD; Thomas A. and wife Julianna of Los Alamos, NM and Todd P. of Waynesboro; and a daughter Tina M. Swink and husband David of Waynesboro. Grandchildren include Kiah Rahn; Isaac, Anna, and Elliot Swink; and Adam and Will Rahn. Rev. Rahn’s great-grandchildren include Aubrey and Alexis. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Entered into rest suddenly in Santa Rosa, CA on August 2, 2014. Dearly beloved wife of forty-four years of Dan Ramage of Santa Rosa, loving mother of Jenn Ramage (Steve Palopoli) of Los Gatos, CA and Wendy Ramage of Santa Rosa, and adored grandmother of Frankie Palopoli. Also survived by one sister, Alma (Lew) Hardy of Washington; two brothers, Stephen (Kimberly) Hannah and Paul (Karen) Hannah, both of Tennessee; and numerous nieces and nephews. A native of Maryville, TN, she was 68 years old. Wanda was a graduate of Maryville College class of 1968; proudly having made the Dean’s Honor List and served on the Debate Team each college year. An avid member of the Presbyterian Church at the time, following graduation, she worked for a year on a special project sponsored by the Board of National Missions. In 1969 Wanda relocated west to explore the possibility of a church vocation at the San Francisco Theological Seminary. It was there, in Berkeley, where she would meet her future husband whom she wed in San Anselmo in 1970. Wanda and Dan spent their youth residing throughout the Bay Area. In 1973, they made Santa Rosa their home and added two daughters to their marriage. An active mother, Wanda put family first in the rearing of her daughters and, over the years, enjoyed many family vacations in the Tahoe Basin. She directed Youth and Children’s Programs at Christ Church United Methodist, was a Teacher’s Aide and then served as School Secretary at Village Elementary, 1984-1989. She also took pride several summers in bringing International Exchange Students into Host Families throughout Santa Rosa. All of this led to Wanda obtaining her Teaching Credential at Sonoma State. She was employed eighteen years by the Mark West Union School District, first at San Miguel Elementary and then at Mark West Elementary. She retired from teaching in 2008 and returned to her first love and priority, family. She was a fierce Health Care Advocate and compassionate caregiver to Wendy. To these efforts, Wanda brought complete and full devotion. A special highlight of her retirement years was the birth of her granddaughter. Wanda’s sudden passing in August leaves behind a devoted family, many friends, neighbors and colleagues, who all feel the tremendous gift of her life.

Virginia Marshall Ramsey passed away peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2017. Virginia was a retired middle school art teacher who received the Middle School Art Teacher of Year award from the State of Georgia. She taught in Cobb County Public Schools, Marietta, Georgia, from 1972 until retirement — including Mountain View Elementary, North Cobb High School and Mabry Middle school. Virginia received her bachelors of art from Maryville College and went on to earn her masters in counseling from University of West Georgia and Ed.S degree from The University of Georgia. She was active in Cobb-Marietta Retired Educators as well. She enjoyed painting, traveling and photography. She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband David Ramsey and is survived by daughters Stephanie Ramsey, Jennifer Ramsey Biddy, son Marshall Ramsey and five grandsons, Blake Biddy, Bryce Biddy, Daniel Ramsey, David Ramsey and Evan Ramsey. A memorial service was held on April 22nd, at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Marietta. The family requests donations to Covenant Presbyterian Church in lieu of flowers.

Born in January of 1933, Dave was raised on the family farm in Whitehouse, NJ and in St. Petersburg, FL. along with his brother Ken (Fredericksburg, VA) and his sister Jeanne (Lexington, KY). After high school he attended Maryville College (Maryville, TN) majoring in History and in the fall of his senior year he went on a blind date and met the love of his life, Margaret. They celebrated 64 years of marriage this past June. Together they have 4 children, Gloria Proctor (Darrell/Gibbsboro, NJ), Cheryl Johnson (Lancaster, PA), Rebecca Eastman (Marlton, NJ) and David Ramsey (Cherie/Dillsburg, PA), 13 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Over the years, he and Margaret opened their home to foster children, released inmates and foreign exchange students, including their “daughter” Sakiko (AFS exchange student from Japan in 1975-76). After college Dave attended Louisville Seminary (Master of Divinity) and Princeton Seminary (Master of Theology). He served in full time pastoral ministry from 1958-1991, pastoring in Edinburg, IN and Hillside, NJ before serving at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Haddon Heights, NJ for 25 years. Dave and Margaret went on several mission trips to Romania and served as short-term missionaries to Bulgaria in 1992. He co-founded Jericho Ministries in 1987, a prison and jail ministry operating in 14 institutions in the State of NJ. Starting off part-time and then becoming full-time Field Director in 1991 before “retiring” several times, he continued to volunteer at FCI- Fairton up until COVID shut down visitors to the facility. Dave enjoyed traveling and visited Cuba and countries in Eastern and Western Europe, the Middle East and North America. He traveled to all 50 states but his favorite spot was a lakefront cabin in the White Mountains of NH. He played the bagpipes in college and later the guitar (composing several songs), wrote a book about Zacchaeus and was an avid scrapbooker. He was the Encyclopedia of All Baseball Trivia, (a lifelong Detroit Tigers fan), a master of crossword puzzles and enjoyed backpacking and hiking. He hiked the summit of Mt. Washington 15 times – the first time as a young boy and the last time in his 70’s. He was quiet and gentle with a dry sense of humor. He listened much more than he spoke. He loved his wife and children unconditionally and they will be forever grateful for his Godly example as a husband and father. The family held a private graveside service for him in Whitehouse, NJ. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 21st at 11:30am at Ashland Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 33 East Evesham Road, Voorhees, NJ followed by refreshments and an opportunity to visit with family and friends. To share memories and condolences please visit www.fosterwarnefuneralhome.com.

Martha Ann Clabo Ramsey, age 76, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 2nd, 2023. Martha graduated Magna Cum Laude from Maryville College in 1969. Her enduring delight was teaching. She taught Spanish and French for over 30 years in Knox County. During her career, Martha received many accolades including TN Teacher of the Year. She will be remembered as a true champion for all children. Martha had a huge heart and was kind and giving to all who knew her. The number of lives she touched with her warmth, generosity, and love is simply uncountable.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Robert Ramsey; son, Marc Andrew Ramsey; parents, Rev. Andrew & Martha Clabo; sisters, Mary Naquin & Vickie Hamilton; brother, Andrew (Jim) Clabo, Jr. She is survived by sisters, Margaret Clabo Vineyard & Deborah (Rick) Threadgill; beloved lifetime friend, Martha Coulter Abbott; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

was born on August 21, 1922 and passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2008.Sherfey was a resident of Freehold, New Jersey. He leaves behind his wife Virginia, son Tipton C. Randolph and daughter Virginia B. Randolph

Ronald Randon passed away on July 2, 2016, in College Park, MD.

age 57, of Maryville, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015, at Tennova Regional. Marilyn graduated from Friendsville High School and later in life she graduated from Maryville College. At the age of 18, Marilyn joined the U.S. Army. She made the Army her career. During her career she lived and worked in the U.S. and around the world, including Korea, Germany, Japan, and Italy. She retired at the rank of staff sergeant. Marilyn is now our beautiful angel in Heaven. She was preceded in death by parents, J.T. and Vinnie Mae Crittenden; and sister, Nettie Sue. Survivors include her son, Joshua Todd Crittenden; daughters, Raylyn Lavanda Sapp and Maegan Rae Sapp; grandchildren, Tayshaun, Keagan, Kaiden, Terije, and Isabella; brother, Larry Crittenden and his wife Connie; sisters, Priscilla Morgan and Wanda Henderson; niece, Emily Wolfenbarger; nephews, Michael Farmer and Bradley Crittenden.

Ruth Huff Ray, age 97, of Maryville passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018, at Shannondale of Maryville. She was a member of St. Johns United Methodist Church and a 1942 graduate of Maryville College. She taught school for 37 years at Vonore High School and retired from the Knoxville City Schools. She was a charter member and Past Matron of the Vonore Order of the Eastern Star # 383 and a member of the Retired Teachers Association. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Ray; parents, J. Robert and Johnnie Ella Cannon Huff; brother, Oll Huff; sisters, Mable Huff and Edna Huff Tilson. Survivors include her sister, Emma Dean Huff of Maryville; goddaughter, Lea Anne Smith Law; several cousins, friends, nieces and nephews. T Memorials may be made to your favorite charity. http://www.mccammonammonsclick.com/

Richard “Rick” Reagan, age 51, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023. Rick is preceded in death by grandparents, Elmer and Agnes Reagan of Maryville and Emil and Mary Schuber of Herington, Kansas. He is survived by his father, Charles E. Reagan in Seymour; his mother, Judy Reagan in Norris; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Julie and Jerry Rhyne in Greenback and Janet and David Latham in Maryville; and many extended family and friends. Rick was a 1990 graduate of William Blount High School and a 1995 graduate of Maryville College with a BA in Chemistry. After college he worked for Greenway Chemical and then Rohm and Haas/Dow Chemical. Rick enjoyed watching UT sports, playing cards, softball, basketball, and golf. Rick’s final wishes were to be cremated with no formal services. Instead of flowers, he wanted people to use those funds doing something they enjoy while thinking of him. Rick was one of a kind and will be greatly missed.

A long time educator and former superintendent of Etowah City Schools, Oran Matney Reed, died Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Woods Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family who loved him so much. Born and raised in Etowah, Reed left college in 1941 to enlist in the United States Army. He was a staff sergeant in the 58th Quartermaster Supply Unit. After returning from the war he married the love of his life, Mildred Hampton of Etowah, and continued with his education, receiving a bachelor’s degree and then a master’s degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He began his life’s career as an educator as principal of Conasauga School and then later as principal of Etowah Grammar School. He was elected Etowah City Superintendent of Schools in 1963, serving until 1979. His community efforts were many and he contributed much time and enthusiasm to the TWC Alumni Association. In 1988 he received the R. Frank McKinney Award for distinguished service in the community. He was a faithful and loyal member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and followed his calling there faithfully with humility and love. He was the son of Oran L. and Nell Matney Reed. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mildred Hampton. Survivors include three children; Reverend Rebecca Reed of Etowah, Rev. Tom Reed and wife Deata of Bluff City, TN and Margaret Hubble and husband Rev. Mike Hubble of Chattanooga, TN; four grandchildren, Daniel and Adam Hubble, Annie Jones and Jeremy Reed and three great-grandchildren. Reed was a well-loved and inspirational mentor to many children who passed his way. His 90th birthday was celebrated with over 200 people attending to wish him well. He was a godly man who showed love and interest in all those he met. He will be greatly and sorely missed. The funeral service was held at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, November 20th, at the Saint Paul United Methodist Church with Rev. Jason Crandall officiating. Interment followed at Green Hill Cemetery.

97, of Tuscumbia, AL passed away at home on March 23, 2015. She was a resident of Tuscumbia since 1946 and was the widow of Jack Carter Reed, Sr. She was a graduate of Pensacola High School and Maryville College, Maryville, TN. Mrs. Reed taught in Tuscumbia City Schools over a twenty five year span. She was past president of Muscle Shoals District Service League and helped organize and start Covenant Christian School in Tuscumbia. She volunteered as its first administrator for two years. Mrs. Reed served on the Board of Colbert Caring Center since its inception, and was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church, Tuscumbia, serving in many capacities. She was also preceded in death by her son, William Gordon Reed. She is survived by her three children, Jack Carter Reed, Jr., of Tuscumbia, Molly Davies of Metairie, LA, and Virginia (Ginger) Tomlinson of Florence, eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and her sister, Mary Jean Faulkner of Tuscumbia. Pallbearers included grandsons and grandsons-in-law; Jack Carter Reed, III, James Reed, Reed Tomlinson, Richard Davies, Jr., Richard Saadeh, and James Brignac. Honorary pallbearers were the elders, past and present, of First Presbyterian Church, Tuscumbia.

Mrs. Caroline Tyus Reed, 54, died Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services were Saturday, October 10, 2015, at 11:00 A. M. at Peaceful Chapel Baptist Church in Brownsville. Interment was in Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Brownsville.

Rees-Jones, Trevor William A lawyer, was born in Chelsea, Oklahoma on January 17, 1923, the son of David Rees-Jones and Mary Edith Holmes. The Rev. Mr. David Rees-Jones was born in Trefor near Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales and served as a missionary to India, as a chaplain with the British Army in World War I in Mesopotamia and as a Presbyterian minister with pastorates in Oklahoma and Texas. Mary Edith Holmes was born in Bebington, Cheshire, England and served as a secretary on the staff of Lord Leverhulme in Port Sunlight, England. After their marriage in 1920 at Christ Church in Port Sunlight, they came to the United States. Trevor was reared in Weatherford, Texas, moved to Dallas in 1936, graduated from Forest Avenue High School in 1939, and received his BA from SMU in absentia in 1943. From 1943 to mid-1946, he served as a Pacific Fleet destroyer officer under Comdrs. Robert H. Holmes and Everett G. Sanderson, his most exhilarating duty being aboard the USS MONSSEN (DD 798). Upon his return he and Billye June Kay of Dallas married and moved to Austin, where he received his LLB from Texas Law School in 1948. Returning to Dallas, he served as an Assistant District Attorney under Will Wilson from February 1949 to June 1950 when he joined Turner, White, Atwood, McLane, and Francis. In 1954 he received his LLM in Oil and Gas Law from SMU. In 1963 he joined Locke, Purnell, Boren, Laney and Neely (now Locke Liddell & Sapp) and, having retired from active practice in 1990, was of counsel to such firm at the time of his death. Trevor was a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Dallas Bar Association, a Senior Life Fellow of the Dallas Bar foundation, and a former member of the Southwestern Legal Foundation (Chairman of the Oil and Gas division in 1965). He was a member, deacon, and elder of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, and a past president of the Westminster Couples Class. At various times he was a member of the Dervish Club, Idlewild, the Dallas Athletic Club, and the Chaparral Club. Trevor’s civic endeavors included service as a member of the Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees from 1967 to 1980, participation in the Park Cities-North Dallas YMCA Indian Guides program, and 25 years with Boy Scout Troup 70 in various capacities – committeeman, Citizenship Merit badge counselor, and a co-chairman with his wife, Billy June, and secretary, Margie Cotton, of the Christmas greenery sales, which enabled the troop to attend all National Jamborees. Trevor is a life member of the SMU and Texas Alumni Associations and the US Naval Institute. In 1995-96 he was President of the Park Cities Historical Society. He also served on various committees of the City of University Park, including the Finance, Zoning Advisory, Legislative, and Employee Benefits committees and as a director and officer of the Texas Higher Education Authority and the Southwest Higher Education Authority. Aside from his family and law practice, Trevor enjoyed most of all deer and dove hunting with close friends and his sons, handball, genealogical studies, photography, travels with his wife, and just living. Trevor was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Billye June. Survivors are his son Trevor David, his wife Jan and their children, Trevor Richard and David Garrett, of Dallas; his son, Robert Winston, his wife Patricia and their children, Alexander, Ashley and Victoria of Parker, Colorado; and his daughter Valerie and her children, Stephanie, Christopher and Oliver of Dallas. Also surviving Trevor are his sister, Gwendolen, and her husband, the Rev. Mr. John Shell of Conway, Arkansas, their children and grandchildren, and numerous cousins in Aberystwyth, Oxford and North Wales. After a private burial service at Restland Memorial Park, a memorial service celebrating Trevor’s life will be held at Highland Park Presbyterian Church at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, with Rev. L. Nelson Bell and Dr. Bill Edwards officiating. Trevor’s family requests no flowers and suggests that contributions may be made to your favorite charity or one of his favorite charities, the East Dallas Community School, 924 Wayne Street, Dallas, Texas 75223, or Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 3821 University Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205.

Joy Anna Stewart Reese, 96, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 1, 2022.  Joy was born on June 6, 1925 to William Matthew Stewart and Merle Cornett Stewart.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom Reese, Jr. and her brothers Sam Stewart & Billy Stewart and her sister, June Harper.  She is survived by three sons, Richard Thomas (Tommy) Reese, Gary Stwart Reese and George Alan Reese as well as 7 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Joy was a member of First Methodist Church of Brewton and will be laid to rest beside her husband Tom at Union Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at First Methodist Church of Brewton with Pastor Bobby Ellisor officiating.

The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of concern and kindness shown to them during this time.

Dr. Shirley B. Reeve, 87, entered eternal rest at Heritage Village in McAllen on April 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Dr. Robert (Bob) H. Reeve. She is survived by her children, Alan (Judith) Reeve, Gordon (Peggy) Reeve, Carl Reeve, and Norma Reeve Wade; and her grandchildren, Robert, Ashly, Christian, Kimberly, Sean, Alan, and Samantha; and one great-grandchild, Thomas. Originally from Melbourne Beach, Florida, Shirley received her Bachelor of Science from Maryville College, a Masters of Science from Lehigh University, and a Masters of Science and Doctor of Philosophy from Florida State University. Shirley taught at Coral Gables High School, Coral Gables, Florida, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, and Pan American University, Edinburg, Texas. Dr. Reeve was awarded the Joseph Painter Award in 1991 as one of the founding members of the Anderson Network. Shirley and her husband, Robert organized the first regional Network chapter in the Rio Grande Valley to assist cancer patients. She was also active in the Family Horse Club, and enjoyed taking her horses to the beach. In lieu of flowers, anyone may make a gift donation to: The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 or the Dr. Robert (Bob) Reeve Endowed Scholarship at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Division of Institutional Advancement, 1201 West University Drive, ITT 1.210, Edinburg, Texas 78539. Please note the endowment name on the check. Gifts can also be made online at give.utrgv.edu/utrgvfoundation . Choose “other” and reference the Dr. Robert (Bob) Reeve Endowed Scholarship. Kreidlerfuneralhome.com

Carolyn Barbour Regner, of Madison, and formerly of Oshkosh, died peacefully in her sleep at Attic Angel Place on Thursday, July 13, 2006, at age 84. She was born on Nov. 22, 1921, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the daughter of Robert J. and Margaret (Schwartz) Barbour. Carol served proudly as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and continued in the Navy reserves until 1950. She met her husband, William H. Regner, also a Navy lieutenant, during the war. Carol and Bill were married on May 19, 1945, in Cape May, N.J. Following the war, they moved to Oshkosh, where Bill practiced law, and together they raised seven children. Carol was a silversmith for many years, and enjoyed exhibiting at art shows and teaching jewelry making at the local museum. She earned bachelor’s degrees in 1972 and 1974, and her master’s degree in business administration in 1976 at UW-Oshkosh. Carol had a gift for math, and designed and taught some of the earliest programming classes as an undergraduate/master’s candidate teaching assistant. She worked at Kimberly-Clark in Neenah as a programmer until receiving her MBA, and returned to UW-Oshkosh as an instructor in business and data processing until her retirement. Carol’s adventurous spirit continued into retirement, and she spent time camping, designing jewelry, playing bridge, solving math and crossword puzzles, and visiting her children. She had a flair for the flamboyant, and we will certainly never forget her colorful hats and clothing, and her unique jewelry! Carol is survived by her children; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert “Perry” (Janet) Barbour of Leesburg, Fla. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, in 1974; her parents; and infant children, Timothy, Jock, and a baby boy. Visitation will be held in the chapel at LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL PARK, 2786 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, on Saturday, July 22, 2006, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. followed by a short service. Carol will be buried with full military honors at Lakeview Memorial Park following the service.

Ruth Reid, 84, of Windom died June 24, 2016, at Good Samaritan Society-Sogge Memorial in Windom. Ruth Carroll Cross was born Sept. 10, 1931, to Robert and Helen (Silsby) Cross in Pleasanton, Calif. Ruth moved with her family to Scotia, Calif., and lived there until age 8, before the family moved to Brent, Ala. After high school, Ruth attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn. In 1953, Ruth married Charles E. Reid in Munford, Tenn., where her father was a minister. Ruth and Charles moved to Princeton, N.J., where Ruth worked for the Opinion Research Company while her husband studied for the Presbyterian ministry. In 1956, they moved to Greeneville, Tenn., to serve in their first churches. After two years, they moved to Rushmore, where they stayed for 12 years, and in 1970, they accepted a call from First Presbyterian Church in Windom, where they worked for the next 17 years. During their time at First Presbyterian, Ruth directed the youth choir, taught Sunday School, served as a deacon and was involved in the Presbyterian Women’s group. She also helped with Girl Scouts. In 1987, they moved to England as Presbyterian Mission Associates, working with the Kirkham and Elswick United Reformed churches. Ruth introduced youth to Holiday Club (Vacation Bible School) during the communities’ six-week school holiday. She designed the program and led teachers, who continued to volunteer year after year. In 1991, they moved back to the U.S., accepting a call to the Jackson Presbyterian Church, where Ruth served as Christian educator. Ruth and Charles retired in 1996 and moved back to Windom. Ruth moved to Good Samaritan Society-Sogge Memorial in 2015. She was preceded in death by a brother, Rev. Luther Cross. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Rev. Charles Reid of Windom; four children: Stuart (Melanie) Reid of Savage; Rev. Kathryn Reid Walker (Bilhenry) of Eau Claire, Wis.; James Reid of Minneapolis; and Susan (John) Perrodin of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Margaret Scruggs of Winston-Salem, N.C. A memorial service will be held at a later date. LaCanne Family Funeral Service of Windom is handling the funeral arrangements.

Rev. Charles (Charlie) E. Reid, 90, died peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022.

Charles was born on Nov. 21, 1931 to Fred and Edna (Benner) Reid in Philadelphia, PA. He attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN, where he met his wife, Ruth Carroll Cross. He graduated with a BA in English. He and Ruth were married in Munford, TN in 1953.

Charles continued his education at Princeton Theological Seminary and was ordained to ministry in the Presbyterian Church. Charles was a highly respected and beloved minister. He served churches in Greeneville, TN, Rushmore, Lismore, Windom, and Jackson, MN, and Kirkham and Elswick, England. He was active in the Presbytery of Minnesota Valleys.

Charlie retired in Windom in 1996 and was active on the library board, the BARC concert board, and occasionally subbed as an organist. Charlie was an Anglophile who loved classical organ music, British mysteries, and trains. He was skilled in electronics and technology and could fix anything. He was honored to be named Pastor Emeritus at First Presbyterian Church in Windom.

In 2016, following the death of Ruth and a debilitating stroke, Charlie moved to Eau Claire, WI. He was a regular attendee at First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed visiting with people. He received loving care from the staff at Azura and St. Joseph Hospice.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Doris (Don) Tracy, and his wife Ruth. He is survived by son Stuart Reid of Montgomery, MN, daughter Kathy Reid (Bilhenry) Walker of Eau Claire, son James Reid of Minneapolis, MN, daughter Susan (John), Perrodin of Colorado Springs, CO, 13 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren (plus 2 more on the way).

Maiah Alyssa Reilich-Godino was born at the No. 7 Road in Steuben, Maine on June 10, 2001 on a beautiful summer morning. She left us on March 3, 2020 at the height of her life, filled with joy, in a tragic freak accident in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park near Maryville College in Tennessee where she was attending her first year of school. She did not suffer and was blessed with the last moments of her life being the happiest. Maiah lived an action packed life full of adventure and amazing journeys. She was a member of the Mix-n-Match and Free to Be 4-H Clubs, a 4-H State Public Speaking Champion, our number one baby goat whisperer, a Bucksport High School Cheerleader, a most outrageous, gifted and hysterical actress in her younger years, and was capable of lighting up a room with a mischievous sparkle in her eye and her infectious passion for the next adventure. She deeply cared about those in her life, those in need, and was a wonderful listener and dedicated friend. The most important thing in Maiah’s life was her deep and beautiful connection with her sisters Ella Meera and Margaret Mae who both fondly remember her as the “best sister ever”. She graced us with her wonderful sense of humor, her deep caring for her family and friends, and her baking creations including the best lemon squares ever. Captivating and filled with an unbridled and contagious spirit, she left an impression on everyone she met because she was so unique, so free, so brave and so fearless. She is and always will be our woodland sprite, our sweet Puck, and she is truly missed. Maiah is survived by her father Jordan Anthony Godino and stepmother Erica Godino of Brewer, Maine; her mother Lisa Ann Reilich of Steuben, Maine; her sisters Ella Meera Reilich-Godino and Margaret Mae Reilich Godino of Steuben, Maine; and her adoptive father Demetrius Wyatt Thomas of Atlanta, Georgia. She is also survived by her paternal grandparents Judith and Anthony Godino of Bedford, New York; maternal grandparents William M. and Shirley Reilich of Louisville, Tennessee; maternal grandparents Keith Howe and Helen Coulson of Richmond, Virginia; maternal Great-Grandfather William Reilich of Rochester, New York; adoptive Grandmother Cynthia Underwood Thayer of Gouldsboro, Maine; Godmother Jessie Costello of Belfast, Maine; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins across the country. She also leaves behind many dear Maine friends including Andrew Heyman and Will Smith and their daughter Celestia; Bella Smith; Helena Balance Bader, Hattie Fitzpatrick, and Jasmine Thomas. There will be a Memorial Service for Maiah’s fellow college students, friends and family in the South and beyond on Friday, March 6th at noon at the Maryville College Chapel in Maryville, Tennessee. All are welcome. For friends in Maine, we will have a potluck “Celebration of Life” at our family farm, Painted Pepper Farm in Steuben, Maine on Saturday, May 2nd starting at 1pm. All are welcome. For remembrances of Maiah, please visit www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Maiah’s memory to Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association, Bangor Area Recovery Network and the Bangor Ronald McDonald House. Each of these organizations critically shaped, supported and positively guided Maiah and her family through her time here with us. With them collectively, she was able to blossom as the marvelous spunky Maiah we will always love and hold dear to us.

age 86 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the Pioneer Hospital of Scott County. Born in Maryville, Tennessee on November 17, 1927, he was the son of the late Paul A. and Mary Shamblin Reneau. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Oneida, a United States Navy Veteran of WWII, and a respected businessman for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Merle T. Reneau; brother Bill Reneau; stepmother who helped raised him Elva Joyce Reneau; infant daughter Kay Reneau. Survived by his children Mark Reneau and wife Nancy of Oneida, Tennessee, Kevin Reneau and wife Jaimie of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Chris Reneau and wife Melinda of Oneida, Tennessee; grandchildren: Kristin James and husband Paul of Virginia, Keisha Hughes and husband DJ of Helenwood, Tennessee, Amy Reneau of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Lynsee Reneau of Oneida, Tennessee, Caitlyn Reneau of Oneida, Tennessee and Erika Nelson of Austin, Texas; great grandchildren Laithen, Chloe and Ava Hughes, Noah, Levi and Gracie James and Topher Bell; sisters: Lynell Meier and husband Ronnie of St. Louis, Missouri, Spicey Ridenour and husband Johnny of Florida; brother Buddy Reneau and wife Janet of Atlanta, Georgia; sister-in-law Phyllis Reneau of Georgia; special caregivers : Shirley Elwartowski and Amy Pierce; many other relatives and friends.

passed away on December 29, 2014 (waiting for obituary)

Asheville – Christine Wilson Renison, 92, went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Care Partners John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Renison retired in 1991 as a teacher at the Buncombe County Juvenile Detention Center following 14 years of service, and had formerly taught at West Buncombe Elementary School for five years, where she was in charge of the Kindergarten Pilot Program. She was also the oldest member of Victory Baptist Church. Mrs. Renison was the daughter of the late Dexter Earl Wilson and Evelyn Redmon Davis, and the wife of Louis Rayburn Renison, who passed away October 3, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Susie Brown and son-in-law, Harold Brown. Surviving are her daughter, Sandra Louise Renison Brown of Asheville; son, Michael Louis Rension of Asheville; grandchildren: Melissa Taylor (Brad), Chris Brown (Tamara), Amanda Maney (Seth), Ginny Presley, and Erin Renison (Andrew); and great-grandchildren: Nik, Noah, Cayden, Nathaniel, Carter, Sydnee, Ella, Olivia, and Anderson. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM noon Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Victory Baptist Church, with the Rev. Larry Sprinkle and Rev. Butch Stillwell officiating. Burial will follow in the Redmon Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 – 11:45 AM Thursday at the church. Memorial donations may be made to the Redmon Family Cemetery Fund, C/O Cindy Redmon, 7 Highlander Road, Asheville, NC 28804. Anders-Rice Funeral Home is assisting Mrs. Renison’s family.