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and wife Mary recently celebrated their very happy 56th wedding anniversary! They have three children and 3 grandsonsand continue to be active in local community and church activities. They are looking forward to Rhine River cruise with friends in 2016 and say, “We have been blessed!”

He and wife Mary celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary in August. Their health is generally good. “Just the usual slings and arrows of life that everyone experiences from time to time.” They are active in their local community and especially in their church. They have traveled extensively in USA and abroad over many years and are anticipating a Rhine River cruise in 2016. Bill is a Centurion, a graduate of the Colson Center for Christian World View and is active in teaching with the Discovery Institute and adult Christian Education.

After 91 years of a happy, fulfilled life, Nancy exited the stage peacefully, in her sleep, of natural causes-just the way she wanted to go on August 14, 2015. She was looking for her last acting role, up to the very end. Nancy was born in Pittsburgh, PA to June Mintz & “Doc” Russell. Her father was a traveling salesman so Nancy attended 16 different schools in 6 states. She graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1944 as a drama major and PE minor. These continued to be the guiding forces for her entire life. She fell in love with Air Cadet Raoul B Lynn while he was training at Maryville College. They married soon after Nancy’s graduation and started married life first in Mississippi, then Arkansas, then Wisconsin, back to PA, then AZ and finally to Los Gatos, CA. While Raoul completed his education as an electrical engineer, Nancy worked as a waitress and a teacher, and participated in any theater group she could find. She was a co-founder of a children’s theater in Tucson, as well as a performer in melodramas and a children’s TV puppet show. After moving to Los Gatos in 1961, Nancy continued theater, teaching, and a very active sports life. She taught Special Ed at Los Gatos High from 1970-1988 and could be seen in town riding her one speed bicycle to school every day. Nancy and Raoul were competitive tennis partners, and she was quite a ping pong champ! But swimming was her all-time favorite sport, and she continued this exercise up until the day before she died. Nancy was predeceased by her husband of 57 years. She is survived by her 4 children, all graduates of LG High: Roger, Barbara, Bruce (Beth), and Gary. Nancy’s 3 sons all excelled on Los Gatos High Sports teams (Bruce and Gary are Hall of Famers.) Nancy is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by son in law, Edgar Sanchez. Nancy will be missed by all who knew her: including a network of close family-like friends and former students. Nancy will always be remembered for her eternal optimism and belief in the goodness in everyone, for her generosity, and her independent and adventurous spirit. She was truly an original. At Nancy’s request, there will not be a memorial. To best celebrate her life, do something a little outside of your comfort zone.

Dr. Robert Athan Lynn, 1930 – 2020, a beloved father and husband, died peacefully at his home from complications due to Parkinson’s disease in Springfield, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Mabel Lynn, and his brother, Richard Lynn. He is survived by his devoted wife, Naomi and four daughters, Marylou Lynn (Mark Vogel), Nancy Francis (Darrin), Judy Chance (Marvin), and Jo-An Lynn (Doug Seifert); nine grandchildren, Jessica Bregant (Bob), Joshua Lynn-Vogel, Hilary Lawton (Chris), Adam Chance, Aaron Lynn-Vogel (Danielle), Alison Eckels (Riley), Sam Francis (Maisong), Ben Francis (Madelyn Sather), and Alex Chance; and a great-grandson, Nathaniel Robert Lawton. He is also survived by numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Robert and Naomi met as students at Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, and married in 1954, after Bob completed his service with the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Bob received a master’s degree from the University of Tennessee and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He returned to Maryville as an economics professor, where he wrote a successful and widely adopted textbook. Bob later helped establish a graduate program at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, and he taught at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas, where he served as Dean of the College of Business Administration. Under his leadership the College gained full accreditation. Throughout his career, Bob served on national accreditation boards and wrote numerous highly regarded books and articles in his field. When Naomi was offered a position as Dean at Georgia State University, Bob encouraged and supported her, and they moved to Atlanta. He took a position as an interim Dean at Clark Atlanta University where he was so successful that the interim time went on for four years, ending only when they moved to Springfield in 1991. Bob retired from academia when they moved to Springfield, but later said he had never been so busy. In addition to helping care for two rambunctious granddaughters, Bob was active in many professional and community organizations. Bob was deeply committed to social justice and equality. A life-long advocate for women, he wanted each of his four daughters to have names that would look good as CEO’s. As a civil rights activist, he fought for justice and stood up to the Ku Klux Klan. He remained active in the life of every community in which he lived, and he served three congregations proudly as an elder in the Presbyterian Church. He joined Rotary International in 1969 and served as club president in Manhattan, and later as president of the West End Rotary Club in Atlanta, and finally, the Rotary Club of Springfield, where he has remained an active member for the past 29 years. This year, the Rotary Club of Springfield honored him for his continuing generosity and service. In addition to community service through Rotary, Bob contributed to the Springfield United Way and co-chaired with Naomi its annual campaign. They also co-chaired the annual Heart Association drive. Bob served on the board of 5th Street Renaissance and was appointed by the mayor to the Springfield Community Relations Board, also serving as its chair. Bob’s warmth and humor lit up the lives of everyone he met. By friends, by family, and by all who knew and loved him, he will be greatly missed. Memorial gifts may be made to the Naomi and Robert Lynn Scholarship Fund or the Harvey and Mabel Lynn Scholarship Fund at the University of Illinois-Springfield (Harper Hall, MC 386, 1305 West Green Street, Urbana, IL 61801).

recently completed OB/GYN residency and fellowship and moved with his wife Marriah to Oak Ridge, TN.

Barbara Mabry February 23, 1931 – December 16, 2020 Lexington, Kentucky – MABRY, Barbara Blum 89, passed away on December 16, 2020 after a short illness. Barbara was born on February 23, 1931 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Leo Jacques Blum and Louvenia Thomason Blum. Although she lived in Macon, GA, as a child, she spent summers and holidays on her grandmother’s farm in Bourbon County, Kentucky, and developed a deep attachment to Kentucky’s countryside. Barbara and her future husband, Charlton, met at a Valentine’s dance during high school in Knoxville, TN. Each attended Maryville College in eastern Tennessee, although he graduated two years earlier and went on to Atlanta to Emory Medical School. After her graduation, they were married in Knoxville and then Barbara joined Charlton in Atlanta and worked as a teacher in educational radio. She became one of the first women to attend the formerly all-male Emory University, where she was the first woman to earn a full scholarship and a Master’s degree (in English). Shortly after the birth of their first son she joined Charlton at his Navy assignment in Portsmouth, VA. From 1967 to 1987, Barbara taught English literature at the University of Kentucky and was, for 13 years, the Director of Academic Advising for the College of Arts and Sciences and Assistant Dean. In 1988 she became Director of Admissions for the UK College of Medicine, a position she held until she retired in 1993. Barbara was a poet for most of her life, with poems published in literary magazines and three volumes of only her poetry. Barbara was also an editor for many years-for two literary magazines, many manuscripts, “Kentucky Gardening,” and a few books, including Charlton’s history of the first 50 years of the UK Pediatrics Department, First Fifty: A Pediatric Story (2010). Barbara loved books, dachshunds, and collecting antiques and beautiful things. She was a Master Gardener and enjoyed making colorful flower gardens around her homes, including their 1852 log cabin at Sourwood Hollow Farm in Powell County, KY, a beloved weekend getaway for the family. She was a committed, intellectually curious Christian and served as an Elder at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church, where she was also a Stephen Minister. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Leo Jacques and Louvenia Thomason Blum, daughter Anne Mabry McMahan, and sister-in-law Carolyn Mabry Clonts. She is survived by her husband Dr. C. Charlton Mabry; sons and daughters-in-law Dr. Michael E. and Helen C. Mabry, Pittsburgh, PA; David C. and Sarah S. Mabry, Oxford, OH; Dr. Jonathan B. and Jennifer T. Mabry, Tucson, AZ; son-in-law/wife Matthew E. McMahan and Tish Platt, Lexington, KY; grandchildren Dr. Adam C. McMahan, Alan J. Mabry, Andrew C. Mabry, Brian M. McMahan and Rachel G. Mabry; great-grandchildren Douglas C. Ingram, Lucas M. Ingram, Finn M. McMahan, Kathryn C. McMahan, Dylan J. Mabry, Ryland M. Mabry, Micah C. McMahan, Rory G. Bolton and Natalie M. Mabry; sister-in-law and husband Dorothy E. and Richard L. Iddins. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church/Mission Ministry, Kentucky Cystic Fibrosis Services, or the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. There will be a family-only graveside service at Lexington Cemetery on Tuesday, December 22. Come spring, whenever you plant a flower, pet a dog, or read a passage of poetry, think of Barbara and celebrate her rich life.

C. Charlton Mabry January 4, 1930 – February 5, 2021 Hamilton, Ohio – C. Charlton Mabry, 91, passed away on Feb. 5, 2021, in Hamilton, OH of natural causes. Charlton was born January 4, 1930, in Jackson, TN, to Charles Mabry, Sr., and Dorothy Wise Mabry. He grew up in Knoxville, TN, graduated from Maryville College in 1950 and received his MD from Emory University in 1954. He served as a battalion medical officer in the US Navy Medical Corps. After his service, he completed pediatrics training at Temple University, where he was awarded a National Institutes of Health Fellowship. Dr. Mabry was a founding faculty member at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He taught, cared for patients and researched through most of his career, publishing extensively on PKU syndrome, diabetes, and other metabolic conditions. “Mabry Muscular Dystrophy” was named in recognition of his research. He also identified a rare genetic disorder in 1970 that came to be known as Mabry Syndrome. Dedicated to the children of Appalachia, Charlton helped start pediatric diabetes clinics in Pikeville, Barbourville and Booneville, KY. Being from Appalachia himself, he had a special fondness for people from the mountains. Charlton was “chief lobbyist” for four healthcare bills in Kentucky. In 2005 his fondest hope was realized when Senate Bill 24 was signed into law by then-Governor Ernie Fletcher. This bill expanded Newborn Screening from 4 to 29 disorders, saving roughly 100 babies each year from premature deaths or lifelong developmental disabilities. In 2009, Dr. Mabry was asked to write a history of the Department for its 50th anniversary. He happily agreed, and in 2010, First Fifty: A Pediatric Story (2010) was published. He continued to see patients and do research until age 81! His last professional publication was a collaboration on Mabry Syndrome published in the European Journal of Medical Genetics in 2020 at the age of 90.Chart was a family man. He loved his wife Barbara deeply – they were married for 68 years until her death in 2020. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren – his face would light up to see them. He enjoyed tending an orchard and beekeeping at the family’s farm in Powell County, producing batches of Sourwood Honey for much-anticipated Christmas gifts. He researched his family’s genealogy and created wonderful, meticulous, hand-drawn family trees. He loved his Sunday School and dinner club friends. Finally, he was a good-natured gardener for Barbara’s many projects. Charlton was predeceased by his wife, Barbara Mabry; his parents, Charles Mabry, Sr., and Dorothy Wise Shivery; daughter Anne McMahan; sister Carolyn Clonts and brother-in-law Richard Iddins. He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Dr. Michael and Helen Mabry, Pittsburgh; David and Sarah Mabry, Oxford, OH; Dr. Jonathan and Jennifer Mabry, Tucson; son-in-law/wife Dr. Matthew McMahan and Tish Platt, Lexington, KY; grandchildren Dr. Adam McMahan, Alan Mabry, Andrew Mabry, Brian McMahan and Rachel Mabry; great-grandchildren Douglas Ingram, Lucas Ingram, Finn McMahan, Kathryn McMahan, Dylan Mabry, Ryland Mabry, Micah McMahan, Rory Bolton and Natalie Mabry; sister Dorothy Iddins. The family is deeply grateful to all the nursing staff and aides at Westover Retirement Community for their loving care of Charlton after his move to Ohio in 2019. There will be a private family service at Kerr Brothers followed by burial at Lexington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church/Mission Ministry, Kentucky Cystic Fibrosis Services, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Rejoice today, children of Kentucky – one of your champions has gone to his reward.

Chaplain Harry Franklin MacCall III, U.S. Navy (ret.), 86, of Southern Pines, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 10, 1933, in Orange, N.J., to the late Harry, Jr. and Beulah MacCall. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Lou; children, Harry IV, of Florida, David and wife, Luann, of North Carolina, Lynda, of Alabama, Steven, also of Alabama, Bruce and wife, Lynne, of Virginia and Douglas and wife, Tara, also of Virginia; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and brother, Bruce Leonard MacCall, of Virginia. Harry earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Maryville College, a B.D. from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary and a T.H.M. from Princeton Theological Seminary. He proudly served his country as a chaplain in the U.S. Navy for 30 years. He had many interesting tours of duty, including several tours with the Marines, two at Quantico and one year in Vietnam. One of the most interesting times was a three-year tour in London, where he was the senior chaplain in Europe. During that time he was invited to preach in St. Paul’s Cathedral for the American Thanksgiving service (about 2,000 people). Harry was an avid tennis player and enjoyed playing at the Embassy with the Ambassador and other interesting guests. He never met a stranger and lived a full life making friends in all corners of the world and he loved telling stories. A celebration of life was held Friday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. at Brownson Presbyterian Church in Southern Pines. A graveside service followed at 2:30 p.m. at Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery with full military honors. Donations may be made to the Southern Pines Volunteer Fire/Rescue Association, 500 West Pennsylvania Ave., Southern Pines, NC 28387 or Patriot Foundation, P.O. Box 5069, Pinehurst, NC 28374 or visit Patriot Foundation.com. Condolences may be left at www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com. The family has entrusted service to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory.

Stevenson University Director of Athletics Brett Adams announced that John Mackersie, a 2008 graduate of Maryville College (Tenn.), has been hired as the new head strength and conditioning coach. Mackersie has over 10 years of experience in college athletics as both a player and a coach.

It is with great sadness but also joy in the triumphant, we announce the passing of Nancy McMillan MacPherson into the rewards of our blessed Lord’s home. Surrounded by her family, Nancy passed away peacefully on June 12, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Robert Stewart MacPherson, mother of three and grandmother of nine adoring grandchildren and one great grandchild and friend to so many, Nancy nourished all those around her with her faith, love, wit, wise counsel and encouragement.

A life-long resident of Marietta, Nancy was born on June 6, 1934 at Marietta City Hospital at Cherokee and Haynes Street. The fourth of five daughters of George Huie McMillan and Evelyn Longley McMillan, Nancy lived her first few years in Acworth in the James Wilson McMillan family residence which is now located at the corner of Collins Avenue and Main Street. In 1937, Nancy’s family moved to Lawrence Street in Marietta where she grew up and graduated from Marietta High School in 1952. The next fall she followed her elder sister, Mary Edith to Maryville College in Tennessee. Two years later she transferred to Georgia State and began working at Rich’s Department store in downtown Atlanta while living in Marietta. While running an errand at Dupre’s store, she met the love of her life and soulmate for sixty-three years, Bob MacPherson, who was also a student at Georgia State and living in Marietta. In June of 1956, Nancy graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Education and two months later married Bob at Marietta First Presbyterian Church.

For two years Nancy taught at Marietta High School before starting her career as homemaker, taxi service to many music and sports activities, volunteer and mother to daughter, Eve and sons, Rob and Pat. From 1977 until 1987, Nancy taught many kindergarteners at Marietta First Presbyterian Church. She continued working in education in a different capacity for five years as an education consultant at Office Sales and Service on the Square.

Over the years she enjoyed volunteering with the Cobb Marietta Junior League and starting up the Youth Museum at Kennesaw Mountain National Park, becoming a member of Cobb Landmarks and an advocate and docent for the Root House. She supported the Mars Hill Cemetery Board, served as co-chairman for First Presbyterian Church’s 175th Anniversary celebration and delivered Meals on Wheels. Nancy’s passions included growing her faith in God, her family (extended as well as immediate), preserving Cobb County and Marietta’s history and later in life, travel.

After Bob’s retirement from the Coca-Cola Company, Nancy and Bob enjoyed 15 years of domestic and international travel. Visiting over thirty countries and sharing adventurous experiences like China, Australia, New Zealand, Greece, the Caribbean, Alaska, Russia, France, Scotland, and Ireland, they found their favorite destination to be England. When not traveling or volunteering, Nancy and Bob enjoyed relaxing at their second home away, St. Simons Island where they entertained many visiting family and friends.

Nancy adored her church family, was a devoted follower of Christ, enjoyed organizing many Bible Study groups, teaching Sunday School, entertaining her church family and volunteering for many church events. She later became a Covenant Partner of Marietta Community Church where she enjoyed participating in worship and the study of God’s word.

A devoted daughter, sister, mother, “Mother In Love”, adored aunt, “Nana” and friend, she excelled in teaching her family faith, responsibility, generosity, and serving others. She missed her Winnwood family but enjoyed the new friendships and Christian fellowship with the staff at Delmar Gardens who lovingly took care of her.

Nancy’s children, Eve Kool (Rick-deceased), her sons, Rob MacPherson (Charlene) and Pat MacPherson (Bridget), of Marietta, GA hope to continue Nancy’s legacy of Christian love. She took great delight and pride in each of her treasured grandchildren: Nancy Kool Martinez (Michael) of Powder Springs, GA, David MacPherson (Mary) of Washington, DC, Lucy Kool Wilde (Jon) of Kalamazoo, MI, Alexis MacPherson, Liam MacPherson, James MacPherson, Mary Emmalyn MacPherson, Sean MacPherson, Rose Jeanne MacPherson and her most recent delight great grandson Jace Martinez of Marietta, GA.

Nancy was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Josephine Mize, Martha Somoza, Mary Edith Sutton and Lilouise Disharoon.

Mary Josephine (Jo) Bolin Madden died September 14, 2018, at age 92. She received her BA in Music, completing the degree in three years (riding a bus back and forth from Knoxville each day). She received her MA in Music from Texas University. She taught piano and organ in the Knoxville area for many years. She also was organist at Bearden United Methodist Church for many years and later at West Hills Presbyterian Church, both in Knoxville. After the death of her parents, she managed the long-time family business, Service Awning Company on Central Avenue until her retirement at age 89! She had no children, but reached out to and cared for many friends and neighbors.

Writes in to say that he has been retired since 2007. He spends most of his time collecting antique books and documents, restoring and doing fine bookbindings, private press production, reading, furniture and miniature design and construction, metalworking, graphic design and photography.

Dr. Robert Mahley ’63 says he remains indebted to Maryville College for launching his career in science. Through work on his Special Studies topic and his connections as an MC student, he landed a summer job at Vanderbilt Medical School in the lab of Dr. Virgil S. LeQuire ’43. After MC, Mahley obtained his MD and Phd, continuing his studies in the lab of Dr. LeQuire. His research led him to study a specific protein called apolipoprotein E (ApoE) which he has studied for all of his 40+ years of medical research, initially because of its importance in heart disease and in the last 25 years in the area of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The research determined that a form of apoE, called apoE4, is the major risk factor for AD. This research will continue with recent funding acquired with the hopes of bringing new medication to clinical trials. Dr. Mahley wrote to the College, “Who would have thought when I entered Maryville College in 1959 as an English major that my career would follow such a path.” Who would have thought, indeed! Dr. Mahley, is the founder of Gladstone Institutes, President Emeritus and Senior Scientist, Professor, Pathology and Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. Read more here: <https://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/news/2017/07/12/alzheimers-disease-e-scape-bio-gladstone-ucsf.html>

Rob Malin, JD, EPLS joined Pinnacle Financial Partners as a Senior Trust Officer in Nashville. Malin advises clients in financial, trust, estate and wealth planning matters.

Matthew “Matt” Bruce Malone, age 31, passed at his residence in Townsend, TN in the evening of 01 Jan 2021. He was born 07 June 1990 to his parents Bruce & Patricia Malone in Knoxville, TN.

Matt grew up Indian Rock Beach, FL with his father and sister. He graduated from Osceola High School in May of 2008. He overcame many obstacles & challenges to reach manhood, scoring an unheard of nearly perfect score on the S.A.T. Before his high school graduation, Matt was most proud of his accomplishment of over 2,000 hours of volunteer service at Bay Pines VA Medical Center in St. Petersburg, FL.

Matthew chose military service over college. He enlisted in the US Navy in March 2009 and was the honor graduate in his boot camp class; receiving the admiral’s award for excellence. He was stationed at Camp LeJuene, NC as a hospital corps man. He served two voluntary combat tours in Afghanistan with 2nd light armored Reconnaissance Battalion (Afghanistan OEF 11 & 12) and 2nd Battalion 6th Marine (2012-2014). After discharge from the US Navy, he completed a BA in accounting & finance from Maryville College with a 3.97 GPA, National Honors Society, and Dean’s List.

He is survived by his 2 year old son, Henry Evans Malone; father, Boyd Bruce Malone of Smithville; sister, Marlee Holt (John) of St. Petersburg, FL; nephews, Joel, Milo, and Xavier all of St. Petersburg, FL; aunts, Melinda Malone, Maleaha Malone Elliot; grandparents, Boyd & Marion Malone of Oak Ridge, TN. Matt’s “Grandpa Boyd” is a 1956 graduate Smithville “pure fountain” high school. Other important local relatives include Mack & Sandy Harney, Mary Hooper (Billy), Bruno & Geri Frazier. Matt described himself as: Child of God, PROUD AMERICAN, most proud of his relationship and closeness with his son, Henry.

Per his wishes, there will be no public service. Direct Cremation. Burial to be announced by Bay Pines National Cemetery, St. Petersburg, FL with full details & honors.

This information provided as a courtesy of DeKalb Funeral Chapel.

Our loss is heaven’s gain. On August 3, 2015, Dr. James Manning went to be with the Lord. His sonorous tenor voice, which blessed legions over his lifetime, is silenced to us but has joined a heavenly choir of such majesty that we can only imagine. For our unshakable confidence in this, we give God praise. Dr. Manning was a long-time distinguished surgeon of Kennestone Hospital, serving the medical community and thousands of patients for 38 years. Co-workers and patients alike recall the constant, unfailing joy and compassion he brought to everything he undertook, and to every patient he served, in addition to the great skill required by his profession. Hospital staff tell that in the most trying circumstances, Dr. Manning would frequently sing as he worked – most times enthusiastically, other times quietly, almost reverently. He was an ardent student of the Bible, loved God, and would spontaneously, unabashedly quote Scripture if he was moved to do so. James Hunt Manning was born on October 20, 1922, in Alpharetta, Georgia. His parents were very active in Alpharetta’s early years. His father, Benjamin F. Manning, owned a large mercantile store on Main Street. His mother, Lura Poole Manning, was the impetus for the founding of Milton High School. James, with his three sisters and two brothers, grew up in Alpharetta and graduated from the high school his mother labored to establish. James attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee for two years before transferring to Emory University. At Emory he completed his undergraduate studies and continued into the University’s Medical School, graduating in May, 1946. As a newly graduated M.D., Dr. Manning enlisted in the Navy and was sent to Bremerton, Washington for training. From there he was assigned to the flagship USS Estes which sailed to the bay of Tsingtao, China where he began a three year tour of duty. He was the sole medical doctor attending the crew of more than 600 officers and enlisted men. Following his interval of distinguished naval service, Dr. Manning returned home to Georgia and began the most memorable chapter of his long, productive life. He completed a year in Pathology at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. He married Pellie Jones in 1951. The couple moved to Boston, Massachusetts to enable Dr. Manning to complete his residency in surgery at the Boston Lying-In-Hospital, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, and the Veterans Hospital. But Georgia was always on their minds, and in 1955 Dr. and Mrs. Manning returned to the Atlanta area, establishing residency in Alpharetta and opening his private practice in Marietta. He joined the Cobb County Medical Society and began his long term relationship with Kennestone Hospital, serving on Kennestone’s Hospital Authority for 27 years. Pellie remembers fondly his first office – a little white duplex on Roswell Street, located behind the Greyhound Bus Station, two blocks from Marietta Square, which he shared with Dr. Fred Schmidt. It was the beginning of deep roots in Marietta, Kennestone Hospital, Cobb County, and many friends too numerous to name. In the course of their 64 years together Dr. Jim and Pellie built a home on Kennesaw Avenue and raised three children. His wife and his children, Scott, Sally, and Ben, were the loves of his life. He was a man of much passion, which was visible to all who knew him in the love he lavished on his family, the care for his patients, the devotion to his church, and his relentless pursuit of his second greatest love – music. An accomplished vocalist and soloist, Dr. Manning sang in more than 45 churches in Cobb County. He served as president of the Marietta Youth Choir for many years. He was a collegiate member of the Emory Choir and later, the Phoenix Opera Company. For numerous years he studied and sang with the Lillian Bennett Singers, and the Thursday Morning Metro Music Club. Dr. Manning is survived by his wife, Pellie; two sons, Scott, Ben (and daughter-in-law Pamela); son-in-law James Lowry; Jane Manning; seven grandchildren, Josie Manning (Shawn), Jacob Issac Lowry (Sarah), Ali Lowry Gilberts (Drew), Ben Manning, Macy Manning, Will Manning, and Marielle Manning; and his two Schnauzers that he loved dearly, Brit and Max; “and many nieces and nephews”. He is predeceased by his beautiful daughter, Sally Manning Lowry, and his childhood Alpharetta family.

Nancy Lynn Manning, age 60, of Madisonville passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lonzo Manning and Lois “Rita” Cook and infant sister, Marsha Manning. Nancy was an active member of the Madisonville Chapter #426 Order of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by her by her uncle, Thomas Coston, along with many other extended family members; and best friend, Becky Farmer.

Margaret Bembower Manrod joined the church triumphant on February 27, 2016. Margaret will be missed and is survived by her loving family: two sons, William Ehren Manrod and wife Colleen, Matthew Philip Manrod and wife Jennifer; five grandchildren, Sophia, Robert, William, Frank, and Katherine; and sister, Hope Sibson and husband Steve; and brother, Paul Bembower, and his wife, Margaret. She was preceded in death by her father, the Reverend Doctor Phillip Bembower; and mother, Catherine “Bonnie”. Margaret’s service as a Registered Nurse blessed many lives. She made friends everywhere she went. Her joy of life and love were a source of strength for those who knew her. She delighted in her family and friends. Their presence in her life brought great peace and love to her heart. Margaret felt and expressed great love for them and received the same. A celebration of Margaret’s life was conducted on Friday, March 11, 2016, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, TN. In memorium donations may be made to Knox Area Rescue Ministries.

Richard L. Mara passed away April 26, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida.

Assured of the love of God and her family and friends, Shirley passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on December 19. A lifelong resident of Syracuse, Shirley enjoyed countless significant relationships including family, friends, classmates and church members. Born on June 18, 1931, she was a devoted daughter of John S. Atwell and Marion B. Atwell and a loving sister of Nancy M. Stanistreet. After graduating from Nottingham High School in 1949, Shirley attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education, class of 1953. Soon after graduation from Maryville College, Shirley married Louis S. Marble on August 29, 1953 and taught elementary school in Florida during his tour of duty with the U.S. Air Force. Upon their return to the Syracuse area, they settled in Camillus. Shirley continued to use her expertise in elementary education as the director of Christian education in two local churches, First Presbyterian Church on West Genesee Street and Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church in Dewitt. As a woman of faith with an ardent love for children, she made a considerable difference in the lives of numerous children and their parents while cultivating ongoing programs for the Christian nurture of church members of all ages. As a member of First Presbyterian Church, Shirley served both as a deacon and a ruling elder. For the last two decades, she also served as an elder and immensely enjoyed worship and fellowship as a member of Marcellus Presbyterian Church, where she was inspired most recently by Pastor Pamela J. Gnagy. The essence of Shirley’s life can be defined by relationships, especially those of her family and friends. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, adoring grandmother and captivated great-grandmother. The sight of a child invariably brought a smile to her face and an abundance of joy to her, even in her final days. Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Louis S. Marble; sister, Nancy (Paul) A. Stanistreet; daughters, Elizabeth (Calvin) Wilson and Cynthia (Michael) Fowler; sons, John (Carol) Marble and Charles (Lesley) Marble; grandchildren, Cara (Nicholas) Wiest, Gwenyth (Anthony) Perella, Bethany (Jeffrey) Swisher, Evan Marble, Benjamin (Nicola) Chin, Emily Chin, Nathan (Deidre) Fowler, Jordan (Emily Brillanti) Fowler, Elizabeth Fowler, Jonathan Fowler, Justin (Michelle Lupien) Marble, Jon Luke Marble and Ashley Marble; 13 great-grandchildren; one cousin; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

David Marcum, PE, Class of 1987, is the Senior Civil Engineer for the City of Alcoa. Additionally, David has expanded his lifelong interest in mysteries by authoring nearly 120 Sherlock Holmes mysteries, some with Publishers Weekly starred reviews, and editing over 1,000 Holmes short stories in over 80 volumes. Additionally, the funds from some of these edited books have raised over $100,000 for a school for special needs children.

Engel, Marian Ruth (nee Lewis), 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at her home in Tucson, Arizona. She was a longtime resident of Crete, Illinois. She was a member of the Crete United Methodist Church and worked in the Crete-Monee school district over 25 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer “Bud” Engel. Marian is survived by her son, Scott Engel, of Crowley, TX; her daughters, Karen Engel of AZ/MI; Chris Engel of Crete; and Deb (Michael) Staley of Crete; four granddaughters, Jennifer Staley, Jillian (Tim) Mansfield, Jessica Staley, Heather (Jason) English; and four great-grandchildren

Top anesthesiologists will gather June 13-15, 2014, at the Breakers Resort in Palm Beach for the annual conference of the Florida Society of Anesthesiologists (FSA) to discuss trends and practices in the field and tools for safeguarding patient care and safety. Topics to be covered include Ethical Considerations with Drug Shortages and Impacts of Health Care Reform on Patient Care and Kurt Markgraf, M.D., will receive the Distinguished Service Award, the Society’s top honor.

Ida May Clark Markin, 95, of Batesville, IN, formerly of Francesville, IN, passed away at 5:00 AM Thursday, June 9, 2016 at The Waters of Batesville in Batesville, IN. She was born August 19, 1920, in Chicago, IL, to Frank and Gertrude Caldwell Clark. May married James W. Markin on August 18, 1940 in Davenport, IA. James died December 22, 1992. May graduated from Fenger High School in Chicago, IL and went on to attend Maryville College in Maryville, TN. She had worked as a legal secretary. May worked for the Pulaski County extension office and had served as Pulaski County deputy surveyor. She was a member of the Pulaski Presbyterian Church where she had served as an elder. May was a 4-H leader for many years. She was also a longtime member of the Jefferson township home extension club. May was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Francesville and the DAR. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, counted cross stitching and other varius needlework. She was also an avid reader. Survivors include: Philip (Patricia) Markin, Roswell, NM Son Charles (Karyn) Markin, Snohomish, WA Son Judi (Ralph) Craig, Batesville, IN Daughter 8 Grandchildren 13 Great Grandchildren 3 great-great grandchildren Preceded in death by: James W. Markin, Husband Gertrude Caldwell Clark, Mother Frank A. Clark, Father James A. Markin Infant Son Jessie Marie Lay, Sister Thomas H. Clark Brother Vernon A. Clark Brother James R. Clark, Brother Francis Clara Clark, Sister Franklin Claar Clark, Brother Funeral Services were held June 15, 2016, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville, Francesville, with Rev. Frank Lay officiating. Burial took place at Roseland Cemetery, Francesville, IN. Contributions may be given to the American Lung Association or to the American Cancer Fund. Arrangements were with Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Francesville, IN.

Amal Halaby Marks transitioned from this life to life eternal on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at her home in Altadena, CA. Amal waged a valiant yet quiet, prolonged, but prayerful battle against cancer. Amal’s family will hold a private memorial service in celebration of her life. The family covets your prayers at this time. Left to mourn and remember Amal is her Loving husband Charles, children Ameer & Reema, four sisters, Causette, Samia, Mona, and Salam , and a host of family and friends, both in the United States and in Lebanon.