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Alexander Kurt Lloyd, formerly known as Tabatha Kathleen Lloyd, 25 of Knoxville, passed away on September 27th 2015 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kurt is survived by his father and step-mother James and Tabitha Lloyd; his brother Christopher Shafer, and siblings R.L., Gracie, and Chloe Lloyd; and his grandparents Genevieve Spurgeon, Raymond and Jo Lloyd; and by his aunts and uncles Kevin and Deb Spurgeon, Louis and Misty McGill, and Courtney and Chan Smith. He is predeceased by his mother Stacey Kathleen Spurgeon. Kurt received his GED at 17. He graduated summa cum laude from Pellissippi State Community College in 2008 with an associate's degree in chemistry. He graduated magna cum laude from Maryville College in 2012 with a degree in history and a minor in art history and was inducted into Alpha Gamma Sigma honor scholarship society. He was pursuing a master's degree at the University of Tennessee's School of Information Science and was working as Computer Trainer at the Clinton Public Library. Kurt was an amazing person and was loved and will be missed by his family and friends. He was very active in supporting the LGBT Community. He was an active member of the local chapter of the SCA. In lieu flowers, please make donations in Kurt's honor to PFLAG Maryville in care of Foothills Bank and Trust, P.O. Box 4759 Maryville, Tennessee 37802.

Hedwig Nabholz Lodwick passed away in Pasadena, California on April 26, 2018.

writes to tell us that he is still living in his home in New Ipswich, New Hampshire and has been since 1997.

Chelsi Hooper Long ’11 has been named assistant principal of Alcoa High School. She started her career at AHS in 2011 as a math teacher, and after earning master’s and Ed.S. degrees, she served as an assistant principal at Lenoir City High School.

Charles Long passed away August, 2006.

Stanford White ‘Stan’ Long, 76, of New Ipswich, NH, and formerly of Hatboro, PA, died unexpectedly on October 2, 2020 in Jaffrey. Stan was born in May 1944, in Greeneville, TN, son of the late Maurice and Dimple (Sorrell) Long. A true Southern gentleman, he graduated from Everett High School and Maryville College in Maryville, TN while spending summers at Nature’s Classroom formerly known as Sargent Camp in Peterborough, NH at the base of Mt Monadnock. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and Grandaddy, band booster, football coach, school board president, dance & theatre dad, choir member, church elder, bluegrass guitar player, family cheerleader, animal lover, substitute teacher, life of the party, textile industry exec, ultimate TN Vols fan, Maryville College football player, Sargent Camp counselor, Lazy Boy chair lover, expert Dad Joke teller, a kind soul and an exceptional hugger. He loved his native Tennessee with a fierce loyalty. Originally a dog lover, he finally succumbed to the feline charms of Emma and Otis, too. Most recently, Stan belonged to the New Ipswich Zoning Board of Adjustment, Heritage Commission, Deering Community Church and a Steering Committee Member of MIP (Monadnock Interface Project). Stan is survived by his wife, Sally A. Carll-Long of New Ipswich; his children Erick Long and husband Christopher Montella of Santa Clarita, CA; Chris Long and wife Heidi of Ambler, PA and Kate Dixon and husband Mike of Morehead City, NC and his step-children Jason Tamulen and wife Shawna of Winchendon, MA and Josh Tamulen of Sterling, MA as well as, his beloved grandchildren Tanner, Sorrell, Morgan, Hunter, Sophie, Logan, Aidan, Kaitlyn and Ayla. Services were held privately at the request of the family.

For the last 17 years, Jinny competed in the Huntsman World Senior Games held in St. George, UT, and last year won the gold medal in women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles. This summer Jinny came home with a gold and two bronze medals in mixed doubles, doubles and singles table tennis from the National Senior Olympics held in Birmingham, AL. Read more about Jinny’s experiences here: http://www.crossville-chronicle.com/news/lifestyles/pleasant-hill-ramblings-longees-enjoy-getting-active-and-want-others/article_525bc254-971a-11e7-9740-e7f511aa133e.html

Betsy Lyle Lonsinger passed away on May 3, 2016.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

became a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) in March of 2014.

and wife, Kimberly Millard Lovingood ’05 announce the birth of their son Everett Joseph Lovingood on February 27, 2017.

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

After I left Maryville College, I worked from 1993 to 1996 in a residential facility for abused children. Then I went to TN School of Nursing to finish pursuing my nursing degree receiving my Nursing Diploma in 1998 and began my work as night shift charge nurse on a Transitional Care Ward at Ft Sanders Regional Hospital. In 2005, I transferred into the field of hospice care. I had finally found my calling. I loved taking care of hospice patient’s and their familes. Then 2008 hit and I had a slipped disc that caused foot drop and an emergency surgery to remove it which lead to working in the intake and triage department. I did not stay there long but my hospice job was gone by the time my lower back had fully healed. I ended up working again with Autistic children as the school nurse for about two years before retuning back to hospice in 2010. Back again in my zone of happiness, until Oct 4th 2012 disaster struck and I ended up with a demyelinating disease called Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder Vs Multiple Sclerosis. That was the last day of my nursing career. I had lesions on my brain and all the way down my spinal cord from C3, C4, C5 etc, to T10. (It all started after a respiratory and gastrointestinal virus combination.) I have been on various medications since to tone down the symptoms of what is now looking more like Relapsing Remitting MS. Some of the damage is permanent. So I began to focus on getting my Reiki II and Reiki Mastership as well as my Animal Reiki Certifications. Then began volunteering at Young Williams Animal Shelter. I often goto physical therapy when my symptoms act up. Water therapy seems to benefit me the most. My balance and coordination are off and my congnitive skills, memory and language get a little strange at times, so I just laugh it off. I try to maintain a positive attitude as best I can by lifting others up. Oh and I forgot to mention, I am now and ordained interfaith minister which had helped me with hospice and helps me understand others with the utmost compassion. If you wish to know more just simply ask. I am not afraid to talk about MS and how it affects my daily life.

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

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

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

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

Jane McCullough Lugo passed away on May 6, 2018.

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

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

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

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

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

has opened up her own business. Integrated Life Design is located at One Lincoln Plaza Suite 30 S in New York City. Her company provides consultation on business growth and development , career advancement and transitions, as well as life planning.

Was promoted to Assistant Finance Director in January 2016 for the City of Alcoa. She began as Accounting Manager for City of Alcoa in September 2014.

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