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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.

Entrepreneurship for All, a nonprofit which supports entrepreneurship through mentorship and other activities, recently announced that it has expanded to Cape Cod and named Christin Marshall as executive director of EforAll Cape Cod. Marshall is a 2017 graduate of EforAll’s South Coast Accelerator Program where she founded Camp Timeout, a summer camp experience for grownups. Earlier, she worked as a program coordinator for Barnstable County AmeriCorps. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in international business from Maryville College and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. “EforAll, on a basic level, helps people with a business idea to launch those businesses. It does that in two primary ways,” Marshall told NPR for the Cape and Islands. “We have pitched contests that are kind of like Shark Tank. So, if you apply, and you get accepted, you have two and a half minutes to pitch to a panel of judges and win some seed money for your business.” EforAll was founded in 2010 as the Merrimack Valley Sandbox, and rebranded in 2014 as an independent nonprofit organization. In addition to Lowell and Cape Cod, EforAll has sites in Fall River, Holyoke, Lawrence, Lynn, and New Bedford.

David W. Marston, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1976-1978) and a Philadelphia lawyer for 49 years, died peacefully on March 2, 2023, at his home in Newtown Square, PA. He was 80. Mr. Marston was born 17 July 1942 in Knoxville, Tennessee, and then moved at a young age to Wyncote, PA, where he met his high school sweetheart, Linda (nee Zacherle) at Cheltenham High School. He was a devoted and loving husband to Linda for 57 years. Mr. Marston returned south where he earned his bachelor’s degree at Maryville College in 1964 and received a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1967. Following law school, Mr. Marston began his law career at Montgomery, McCracken Walker & Rhoads in Philadelphia before joining the Navy in September 1967. Mr. Marston served on active duty on the USS Norfolk. Following his military service, Mr. Marston returned to the practice of law in Philadelphia before becoming a legislative counsel to Senator Richard S. Schweiker. Then in 1976, President Gerald R. Ford nominated Mr. Marston as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania where he proudly served. In January 1978, Attorney General Griffin Bell’s decision to replace Mr. Marston as U.S. Attorney caused a then unprecedented protest from citizens, lawyers and even some politicians. During Mr. Marston’s 18 months in office, he successfully prosecuted corrupt politicians, both democrats and republicans. Mr. Marston also aggressively investigated allegations of police brutality and won indictments of members of then Mayor Frank Rizzo’s administration. But Mr. Bell’s decision to replace Mr. Marston caused an appearance of impropriety when it was learned that Democratic Representative Joshua Eilberg, under active investigation by Mr. Marston, called President Carter to demand that Mr. Marston be replaced as the U.S. Attorney. After serving as U.S. Attorney, Mr. Marston sought to continue his public service. He entered the 1978 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election and then the 1979 Philadelphia Mayoral election. Although Marston successfully won the Republican Mayoral primary, he was ultimately defeated. Mr. Marston returned to private practice as a corporate lawyer. After several years in sole practice, Mr. Marston was partner in charge of the Philadelphia office for Buchanan Ingersoll. Later, Mr. Marston was a partner at Reed Smith, where he headed the corporate section of the firm’s Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York offices. Mr. Marston ended his law career as a Director of Gibbons, PC. Mr. Marston authored two books, Inside Hoover’s FBI and Malice Aforethought. Throughout his legal career and during retirement, Mr. Marston often wrote op-ed articles and book reviews. Mr. Marston was an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, PA. for years and continued even after moving to the suburbs. Mr. Marston will be remembered as smart, wise, and kind, and as a man of the utmost integrity. Mr. Marston was loving father and grandfather, who took great pride in the careers of his three children: His daughter Karen was a federal prosecutor for 19 years, and in 2019 was sworn in as a United States District Court Judge in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. His son, David Jr., served 3 years in the United States Coast Guard and is the partner in charge of the Miami office of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. His youngest son Mike served 31 years in the United States Navy, retiring this year as a Captain. Mr. Marston took great joy in following the active lives of his eight grandchildren, who range in age from 11 to 29. He loved hearing of their success in ice hockey, running, sailing, gymnastics, diving and baseball and never ceased to be amazed by all of their accomplishments. And, he especially enjoyed comparing Navy stories with his grandson attending the U.S. Naval Academy. Mr. Marston was pre-deceased in life by his parents David Samuel Marston and Ruth Weese. He is survived by his sister Joan Marston and his brothers, John Marston, Tom Marston and Edward Marston.

MARTIN, Janie Janie Corry Martin of Atlanta, born and raised in Covington, died March 16, 2014, at the age of 96. She attended Maryville College, in Maryville, TN, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Mrs. Martin taught first grade, for the Atlanta Public School System, for nearly 40 years. She cherished her family, and mastered the dual role of mother and teacher. Preceding her in death were her husband, Dan Allen Martin; three sisters and two brothers. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Dan and Terry Martin of Martinez, Michael Allen Martin and Theresa Alviar of Hong Kong; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and several nephews.

Clifford “Kip” Lee Martin, 70, of Broad Run, Virginia, passed away on Saturday, July 13. Born to the late Bo and Myrtle Martin in Narrows, Virginia, Kip received his B.A. in Education from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1965, and taught physical education in Arlington and Fairfax for 30 years. Kip is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janet, and daughter, Ashley, as well as his sister Sue Presley and brothers William, James and Thomas Martin. He is predeceased by his brother, Daniel.

premiered with the Cleveland Orchestra under the baton of Franz Welser-Möst in March. While studying with Vinson Cole at the Cleveland Institute of Music, she starred as Blanche in Dialogues of the Carmelites and as Gretel in Hänsel und Gretel. For her portrayal of Niece 1 in Peter Grimes this summer, the Aspen Times acclaimed her as one of “a fetching pair of nieces in Auntie’s fold. Their Act 2 quartet with Ellen… was a waft of unexpected warmth.” Other major roles include Anne in A Little Night Music, Cathleen in Riders to the Sea, and Naiad in Ariadne auf Naxos. April he has been chosen for summer programs in Austria, Germany, Italy, and the US. In March and October of 2012, she sang the roles of Katrina and the Old Woman with the Canton Symphony in David Gooding’s opera The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. She began work on an Artist Certificate at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in August. April earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Maryville College in 2008. Her mother, Genie Martin, graduated in 1979 with a degree in Sociology. She is the pastor at Springwood Presbyterian Church in Burlington, NC. Ms. Martin will be giving an “informance” this Sunday, January 5 at 7:30 pm in the Lambert Recital Hall. In addition to performing a few selections, she will also discuss the audition process and graduate school experience.

The Rev. Dr. Eugenia (Genie) Varker Martin of Burlington, N.C. died at the age of 58 at home on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Genie was born in Culpepper, VA on August 28, 1957 to the Reverend William Dixon Varker and Eugenia Harris Varker. She was a minister of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and served as pastor of Springwood Presbyterian Church. Prior to her current position she served at First Presbyterian Church of Burlington, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Asheville and Rock Forge Presbyterian Church in West Virginia. Genie had a heart for mission and God’s people.

Surviving are her husband Dr. Jack Martin of Burlington, NC. Children April Elizabeth Martin ‘08, Rev. Dawn Hyde and Tim Hyde, and Robert Andrew Martin. Siblings Dixie Robnett and Butch Varker.

A 1979 graduate of Maryville College, Genie was awarded outstanding senior in May 1979. She was an important member of the Concert Choir all four years and toured with them with Harry Harter when he conducted. She gave the commencement speech at her daughter April’s graduation from Maryville College in May 2008. She served as chair of the Maryville College Board of Church Visitors in 2012.

Following her time at Maryville, she served as a Volunteer in Mission in Chandler, AZ before receiving her Masters in Christian Education from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in 1982. Genie went on to become the Executive Director of Rock Forge Neighborhood House in Sabraton Station, WV and taught in the School of Social Work as field adjunct faculty at West Virginia University in Morgantown, NC. She then served as Christian Educator at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church (GCPC) in Asheville, NC and was active in the leadership of several Peacemaking Conferences at Montreat. During her time at GCPC, Genie received her Masters of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary and was ordained a PC(USA) minister in 1996. Genie and her family moved to Burlington, NC where Genie served as the Associate Pastor for Missions and Pastoral Care at First Presbyterian Church of Burlington. During her time there, she began the furniture ministry, led Arise and Pilgrimage Programs, fostered a strong missional partnership with Presbyterians in Peru and received her Doctorate of Ministry from McCormick Seminary in May of 2008. Her thesis was ascertaining gifts of deacons in church and teaching them how to use those gifts to form a strong Pastoral Care Team.

Genie took her final call to Springwood Presbyterian Church in Whitsett, NC where she served as solo pastor. During this time she also served as the Moderator of Salem Presbytery and President of Allied Churches of Alamance County. She helped partner churches for local mission and served on the board of the Presbyterian Campus Ministry at UNCG.

April Martin was the guest soloist for the Homecoming Choir Concert in October.

Emma McInturff Martin passed away on May 7, 2014.

Rev. James E. Marvin passed away on December 26, 2018.

Jennifer Mason will serve as an interim District 3 Williamson County (Spring Hill, TN) commissioner. The Williamson County Commission unanimously appointed Mason on Sept. 11, 2018. Read more here: http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/williamson/2017/09/11/jennifer-mason-williamson-county-commission/652971001/

Nona Roll Malcom Mason died peacefully in Durham, NC on August 2, 2023 due to complications of superficial siderosis.

Wrote to say he attended as a freshman in 2007 and still considers Maryville one of the crowning achievements in his life. He said he is honored to have attended this College.

Florence Dillener Massie, 92, of Crozet, Virginia, passed away and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2017, lovingly attended by her two daughters. She was born in Montclair, New Jersey on August 1, 1925, to the Rev. LeRoy Young Dillener and Emily Heusel Dillener. A graduate of Maryville College in Tennessee, she retired from a long and joyful teaching career with Albemarle County Public Schools. She was a devoted member of Tabor Presbyterian Church, where she attended services, sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, participated in Presbyterian Women, and enjoyed fellowship gatherings for sixty years. She was the first woman to become a deacon for the congregation. As a member of the local chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, she helped support their mission of providing personal growth opportunities for women educators. In her retirement, she enjoyed her circle of friends in the FCE/Cooperative Extension Club, Crozet, and in the Red Hatters group. Her personal warmth, gratefulness, and loving smile won the hearts of many. Florence was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, John Walker Massie, Jr.; her brothers, John August Dillener, the Rev. LeRoy Young Dillener, Jr., and Phillip Heusel Dillener. She is survived by her dear sister, Merriam Dillener Scott, of Virginia Beach; her cherished daughters and son-in-law, Barbara Massie Mouly of Crozet and Rebecca Massie Lane and husband, Douglas, of Hagerstown, Md.; and beloved grandsons and daughter-in-law, Jacob Anderson Massie Lane and wife, Emily of Conshohoken, Pa., and Gabriel Walker Massie Lane of Boston, Mass. Her family is immensely grateful to the staff of Just a Little Help, the University of Virginia Medical Center Neuro ICU, the University of Virginia Transition Hospital, and the Charlottesville Health and Rehab Center, all of whom provided her with encouragement, professional and compassionate care in the last stage of her life. A memorial service was held for Florence on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Tabor Presbyterian Church, Crozet, Va. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Tabor Presbyterian Church.

Elizabeth V. “Beth” Mather, 80, was born September 19, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana to the late William Samuel Fuqua Jr. and Lilly Mae (Harper) Fuqua. She was reunited with her husband Roland D. Mather whom she married December 26, 1966, until his passing on March 8, 2019. Prior to their marriage Beth graduated from Union High School in Modoc, Indiana and received her undergraduate degree from Maryville College in Tennessee and went on to receive her postgraduate degree from Columbia University in New York. Her professional career included working as a teacher in Richmond and Indianapolis, a systems analyst for Blue Cross Blue Shield in Indianapolis and Louisville, KY, a medical consultant and consultant supervisor for the Indiana State Department of Welfare and retired as a contract’s specialist for Humana in Louisville. Beth and Roland were “American Parents” to several international children and in her spare time she enjoyed sewing and designing clothing. She was a member of the former Centenary United Methodist Church and most recently attended Main St. United Methodist Church in New Albany, Indiana.

She is survived by her cousins Lisa Montgomery and LiEllen Mackey and her farm family Brian and Tina Moreland along with many friends, cousins and more distant family members.

age 44, born February 6, 1969 in Bedford, IN, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2013 from a fatal motorcycle accident. A loving father to son Harley Douglas Mathews, 19, and daughter, Mackenzie Anne Mathews he is survived by his fiancé, Leah Tucker, and her sons Shane Tucker, 21, and Brandon Tucker, 23. He is the beloved son of Victoria Lee Mathews and Will Weldon Mathews II and dear brother to Christine Victoria Mathews-Kiss and the late Will Weldon (Buddy) Mathews III. A graduate of Maryville College in accounting, he will be remembered as the fun, silly, huggable uncle to Victoria Ilona Kiss, 9, and Steven Tibor Kiss, 8, and a good-humored brother-in-law to Tibor Kiss. He also leaves behind an extended Vastine and Mathews family. A Hoosier-born, Tennessee-rootin’, Vols fan and NY Giants football fanatic, he will be treasured for great memories such as cooking and grilling feasts for family and friends, pitching in to repair anything, and providing a good laugh. Rock on, Doug, rock on. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday June 22 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.

LAKELAND – Dale W. Mathias, 95, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014 due to heart failure. Born in Manor, Pennsylvania in 1918, he would tell people “his parents were from Pennsylvania and in the Iron and Steel business, his mother irons and his dad steals.” He graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee. After college he joined the Merchant Marines and was a war veteran, participating in the BATTLE OF THE BULGE. He moved to Orlando in 1949 and then to Lakeland in 1952. His career was divided between pharmaceutical sales and teaching life science. Traveling and meeting people around the world was his passion. Capetown, South Africa was his favorite spot, however, England was his 2nd home. He spent time with children coaching Little League baseball and promoting tennis. He was an avid bridge player, playing until he was 93 (he was a winner most of the time). Favorite hobbies included crossword puzzles, writing letters, and joking with friends at the YMCA, Fat Jacks and the bridge table. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ethel, parents, Helen Windsor and Thomas Jacob Mathias, sister, Jean Kimsey and is survived by his three children, Dale Mathias, Jr. (Sue), Judy Fortin (Sandy), Dean Mathias (Anne), five grandchildren, Michelle Simmers (Denny), Heather Fortin, Shannon Johnson (Mike), Helen Mathias, Jack Cole, and seven great grandchildren, Forrest, Ian, and Catherine Simmers, Dylan and Stella Johnson, June and Caroline Cole.

Continues teaching music as emeritus professor at Culver-Stockton College and serves on the Boards of such arts organizations as the Canton Area Arts Council, Muddy River Opera Company, Quincy Civic Music Association, and Lewis County Playhouse. She still sings regularly, gives Opera Insight lectures, writes program notes for regional symphony orchestra and concert series performances, and directs the C-SC Opera Workshop.

Dr. Carol Fisher Mathieson, age 74, of Canton, MO died Monday, October 10, 2022, at 11:00 p.m. at Barnes Jewish Christian hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Dr. Mathieson was born July 16, 1948, in Lansing, Michigan a daughter of Vernon Jacob Fisher and Verna Josephine Berry Fisher. She married Robert John Mathieson January 15, 1977, in the Limestone Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, Delaware. He preceded her in death.

She was a Professor of Music at Culver-Stockton College where she taught from 1975 until her death. She was the Organist for the Unitarian Church of Quincy, Illinois for 45 years where she also served on the music committee and was appointed Minister of Music in 1995. She had a lifelong interest in performance and musicology, sharing her beautiful voice with the rest of us at every opportunity and sharing her musical knowledge and appreciation through writing opera Insights and program notes. She had a Bachelor of Music from Maryville College (TN), a Master of Music in vocal performance from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, and a Doctor of Musical Arts in vocal performance and pedagogy from the University of Iowa. An active member and supporter of her community, throughout the years Dr. Mathieson also served on the Canton Area Arts Council, the American Guild of Organists, Kiwanis, the Community Betterment and Chamber of Commerce, and the Muddy River Opera Co.

She is survived by one son John Charles (Carolyn) Mathieson, three daughters Laura Susan (Dale) LeMarr, Patricia Lynne Mathieson, Kristina Margaret (Christopher) Darnell; and grandchildren Rachel Elizabeth and Andrew John Mathieson, Megan Dorothy and Kara Susan LeMarr, Jackson Andrew and Mathew Jason Barry, Brinegar Rose and Harper Lily Darnell; and one brother Barry Jackson (Fran) Fisher and one sister Cathy Irene Fisher (Gary) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her father, her mother, her husband, and her son Andrew David.

Frances June Hamilton Mathis, 82, of Dalton, died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Quinton Memorial Health Care. She was the daughter of the late Hugh Francis and June Warmack Hamilton and was preceded in death by her brother, Will Moore Hamilton; and her sister, Mary Caroline Hamilton. Frances is survived by her sister, Gertrude Burns of Dalton; brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Vada Hamilton of Dalton; nephews, Hugh M. and Elizabeth Hamilton of Dalton, Billy and Brenda Hamilton of Calhoun, Frank Hamilton and Leighton Hamilton both of Dalton, Hugh and Carol Burns of Marietta, Brad and Vickie Burns of Dalton; great-nieces and great-nephews. Graveside services will be Sunday at 2:30 p.m. from West Hill Cemetery with the Dr. Mickey Shealy officiating. The family asks that flowers please be omitted and memorials be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 510 South Tibbs Rd., Dalton, Ga. 30720. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton ( across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.

MATTERN, Laura “Louise” 90, of Springfield peacefully went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2016, after several years of failing health. She was born March 23, 1926 in Knoxville, TN the daughter of Troy W. and Hazel Elizabeth (Miller) Warwick and attended Maryville College. Louise was employed by J.C. Penney for 22 years and retired as the manager of the Domestics Department. Her main occupation was as a mother to her children, and as a Minister’s wife, supporting her husband, Rev. Chalmers A. Mattern in his ministry at First Cristian Church in Findlay, OH and at Central Christian Church, Springfield for nineteen years at each church. Louise spread the message of Christian love by telling everyone that she met, “I love you.” She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Linda and James Barnhart of Oklahoma City, OK; three sons and daughters-in-law Rev. Dr. Perry and Maureen Mattern of Monroe, OH, Jonathon and Janice Mattern, and Timothy and Debra Mattern of Springfield; ten grandchildren David (Vonda) Barnhart, Andrew (Aundrea) Barnhart, Rachel (William) Landers, Sarah (Scott) Ferguson, Alicia (Chris) Manor, Joel (Amber) Mattern, Hannah (Jeffrey) Pendleton, Jason (Krista) Mattern, Justin and Jacob Mattern; fifteen great grandchildren Emma, Samuel, Thomas, Parker, Maxwell, Matthew, Cameron, Brenden, Bryson, Kylan, Liam, Addison, Hadley, Beckett and Parker; and a large extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-five years, Rev. Chalmers A. Mattern in 2000. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staffs at both Hearth & Home facilities for their exceptional care of Louise during her final journey. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5-8 PM. in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME and for one hour prior to the service in church. Services will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM. in the Central Christian Church, 1504 Villa Rd., Springfield with Rev. Stephen Bentley officiating. Burial to follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Camp Christian c/o Christian Church in Ohio, 1347 Worthington Woods Blvd., Suite A, Worthington, OH 43085.

Virginia Matthews, 92, of Hackensack, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023, with family by her side. Born to Stanley and Virginia (Forrest) Sanderson in Chester, PA. A graduate of Maryville College, Virginia taught in Maywood and Paramus for several years. Later, she worked for NJ Division of Taxation. She was a parishioner of First Presbyterian Church of Hackensack. Virginia loved to travel with her longtime companion, Roland Jungeblut.

Devoted mother of Carolyn Lyons and her husband Kevin (deceased); Susan Siebert and her husband Bill. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Devin, Brian, Kyle & Sean. Predeceased by her beloved sister Julia Smith.

Wilma Borter Matysek was born in the Bronx, New York, on April 21, 1930, and died on January 12, 2022, at Laurel Circle in Bridgewater.

She was the daughter of John Borter and Frieda Auwaerter Borter. Her early years were spent in New York and at age twelve her family moved to Springfield, New Jersey, where she graduated from Jonathan Dayton Regional High School. She earned a degree of Bachelor of Science from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, followed by a degree of Master of Arts from Teachers College, Columbia University, in New York City. Through the years she also attended classes at various colleges and universities in New Jersey and California in order to remain current in educational techniques and philosophy.

During her forty-four years as a teacher, Wilma taught in Millburn and Branchburg, New Jersey and San Bernardino, California. When not teaching or attending classes, she enjoyed taveling, working in her yard, reading and knitting. She was also an active member of her church, the Readington Reformed Church in Readington, New Jersey.

She is predeceased in death by her husband Stephen Matysek, her parents John and Frieda Borter and her brother and sister-in-law John and Carol Borter.

She is survived by her nieces Linnea Elizabeth. Her last years were spent as a resident of Arbor Glen, a retirement community where she was involved in many of the activities offered to its residents.

Everett Cleveland ’17 and Eleni Mavres ’17 were engaged at Maryville College on March 29, 2020 where they first met and began dating back in 2014.

Maxwell, Marian Weiler, 85, musician and music educator, of Shelbyville and Harlan, KY, passed away at her home Friday, May 25, 2012. Born and raised in Harlan, Marian exhibited her talent as a classical pianist at an early age. After graduation from Harlan High School in 1944, she earned her bachelor’s degree in music education from Maryville College in Maryville, TN. She then earned a master’s degree at Peabody College in Nashville, TN, during which time she met and married the late Howard H. Maxwell Jr. After living for a short time in Tuscaloosa, AL and Mt. Sterling, KY, Howard and Marian moved to Harlan and would live there for the next 13 years. In Harlan, she gave private piano lessons and taught elementary music at Harlan Independent Schools. In some classrooms she accompanied her pupils on autoharp. On piano, she accompanied the junior high school chorus as well as numerous soloists and ensembles in vocal and instrumental music performances and competitions. In 1965, she helped fellow music teacher David Davies form the Harlan Boys Choir and served as its accompanist in the group’s early years. One of her more whimsical musical ventures was the formation of the “Kooky Ukes,” a group of elementary and junior high school students who played ukuleles. The Maxwell family moved to Shelbyville in 1969. Marian taught elementary music at several schools in the Shelby County school system and later taught special education. She served as choir director at Centenary United Methodist Church for several years and later became the church organist. She and Howard became avid square dancers with the “Swingin’-Y” club in Louisville, and also enjoyed camping as members of Good Sam camping clubs. After retiring from teaching, she formed and performed with a jazz band, “Music by Marian and Company,” which performed throughout Louisville and surrounding areas. Under the solo banner of “Music by Marian,” she began playing organ and keyboards for horse shows in the area. Her reputation soon had her booked to play horse shows throughout the Southeast and Midwest states for several years. One of her favorite gigs was performing for the annual North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, where she “played for the cows.” Not content to limit her musical talent to keyboards, Marian learned handbells and formed a handbell choir at Simpsonville Methodist Church in Simpsonville, KY. Her ringers travelled to national handbell workshops to learn and perform. Some of her handbell compositions and arrangements have been published. She became one half of the “Two by Fours,” a handbell duet that performed throughout the area. Her love of music led her to the dulcimer. Once she learned the basics, she began teaching dulcimer classes at various locations in Shelbyville and surrounding areas and wrote many original arrangements for dulcimer. Her group, “Ye Merry Melodious Dulcimers,” continues to perform at churches, special events, and festivals throughout central Kentucky. Until recently, Marian regularly shared her love of music by performing for residents at nursing homes and retirement communities as well as clubs and community events in and around Shelbyville. She was a member of the Clear Creek Writers’ Group, the Louisville Dulcimer Society, the Organ Optimist Club, Shelby County Retired Teachers, Kentucky Music Educators Association, and other organizations. She was recently inducted into the Harlan High School hall of fame. Marian is survived by three children, Beverly M. Burden, of Lexington, KY, Anne Howard Maxwell, of Burbank, CA and Don Jonas Maxwell, of Las Vegas, NV; a brother, Dr. Sanford L. Weiler; two sisters-in-law, Julia Hallman, of Tuscaloosa and Arby Palmer of Birmingham, AL; a son-in-law, Greg Burden; a daughter-in-law and granddaughter, Liya Maxwell and Mariya Koritkova; nieces and nephews; and countless Kentuckians whose lives have been enriched by Marian’s music.