Class Notes

Mr. John Edward Sayre was born on June 4, 1928 and passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015. Mr. Sayre was a resident of Conway, South Carolina at the time of his passing. He earned his B. A. degree from Maryville College in Maryville TN and did graduate studies at the University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Memorial donations may be made to the St. Andrew Catholic Church Music Fund 3501 N. Kings Hwy. Suite 102 Myrtle Beach SC 29577

Margaret Susan (Peggy) Davis Saz was born January 1, 1947. She passed away in the company of her beloved cousins, Marian Kimrey and Jessica Recicar on February 18, 2022, at Bailey Family Center for Caring. Peggy proudly attended Evelyn Hamblen Elementary School and Ketterlinus Junior High School before eventually graduating from St. Augustine High School in 1964. At SAHS, Peggy received the Most Dependable superlative, through her support of all school activities, particularly the Yellow Jacket football and basketball teams, through the Pep Club and her devoted attendance at games. In fact, along with family, friends, and her beloved SAHS classmates, sports remained one of her greatest interests throughout her life. At Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, she met her husband, Walter V. (Wally) Saz. They were married in St. Augustine in 1968 and were married for almost 25 years. They lived in New York and in Cleveland, Ohio for several years before returning to St. Augustine in 1979, where Peggy taught in local schools, retiring from Gamble Rogers Middle School in 2006. Spanning so many years, though, was her deep love for the Florida Gators. Peggy knew every player’s name and number, and she was probably almost as knowledgeable about the game as many referees. Her contagious joy and enthusiasm on Game Day always added to the fun. Above all, she loved being the mother to her son, Davis. They shared a love of spending time on the water. Peggy enjoyed watching Davis surf, knee board and swim with his close friends. They also shared a love of traveling to destinations such as The Abaco’s, Colorado, and Hawaii. Peggy was a Florida girl, who caught her own bait with a cast net, combed the beaches for unusual shells, and loved to fish any way she could, from a boat, the shore, or the dock of her beloved home on the Summer Haven River. When she missed a phone call, her voicemail recording was, “You probably caught me fishin’.” Peggy Saz was a humble local legend, loved for her honesty, decency, self-effacement, and lack of pretentiousness or artifice. As she grew older, her girlish sense of humor and quiet love of fun never left her. She was preceded in death by her parents, the former sheriff L.O. Davis and Nina Sterchi Davis, her husband, Wally, and her son, Davis.

Schaller, Agnes, 93, died Aug. 20. Memorial services 11 a.m. Thursday, Brill Chapel at Epworth Villa (Smith & Kernke N May, Oklahoma City). Agnes Woods Peterson was born on February 28, 1924 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Many of her happiest memories took place in the Great Smoky Mountains near her home. Family trips, church camps and Girl Scouts provided frequent times of hiking and camping in her beloved mountains. Agnes graduated with a BA from Maryville College in Tennessee in 1945. She continued as a graduate student at Vanderbilt University. On July 4th, 1945 she met a handsome young man in uniform at a picnic in the park. Just over a year later, Agnes and Lyle Schaller were married and moved to Lyle’s home state of Wisconsin. She taught at the University of Wisconsin in order to support her new husband as he went to school on the GI Bill. She received her Masters in physiology from the U of W in 1949. Their first child was born that year and by 1964 their family had increased to six children. They moved to Naperville, Illinois in 1968, their home for 44 years. Her volunteer history included many years as a creative Sunday School teacher and superintendent. For over two decades, she volunteered at Katherine Manor, an apartment complex for physically disabled people, and started a volunteer program there that continued long after she retired. Drawing on her volunteer experiences, she co-authored the book Never Too Old to Have Fun: Seasonal Parties for Seasoned Citizens. In 2012, Agnes and Lyle moved to Oklahoma City to be near their daughter and son-in-law. Lyle preceded Agnes in death in 2015. A longtime friend summarized her life with these words; Agnes was the truest person, the most dedicated Christian woman we ever knew. Agnes is survived by her brother Arthur (Brazil), sons Walter (Lubbock, Texas), Sasha Alyson (Luang Prabang, Laos); Bruce (Brooklyn); and David (St. Paul, Minn.); and daughters Rebecca and Elia Woods (both of Oklahoma City); and five grandchildren.

Letitia (Tish) Plowman Scheffey passed away on November 12, 2021, at the age of 92, in Ukiah, California. Tish lived a long, full, and widely traveled life. She was born in Vira, Pennsylvania and attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English. In addition to being a full-time homemaker, Tish also worked many different jobs throughout the years ending with her retirement from her position in the Planning Department with the county of Mendocino in Ukiah, California. Tish met her husband, David Harold Scheffey, shortly after graduating from college while working as a secretary in the church he was the guest organist in. They were married on December 29, 1929. Sometimes she was kidded when she says she firmly believed that ‘marriages were made in heaven’ but she has always said she cannot think otherwise when she sees the wonderful Christian husband God gave her. Her family and friends will all agree that their marriage of almost 70 years was truly just that!

Tish’s primary focus in life was serving and praising the Lord. She enjoyed all the different church groups she was involved in, bible studies, choir, Sunday school, and prayer groups to name just a few. She loved it all! Her generosity knew no bounds and she would quite literally give you the shirt off her back! She faithfully followed her husband to many work-related locations including California, Utah, and overseas such as Guam, Pakistan, and Bangladesh which included many challenges with two young children and language barriers. They even visited Afghanistan, India, Nepal, and Kashmir. It was said they traveled around the world, twice! Some other notable tidbits about Tish were she most likely never uttered a swear word in her entire life and one of her favorite things to say was “if you don’t have something nice to say don’t say anything at all.” Tish also loved dressing up and even with a limited budget managed to always have a coordinating purse, jewelry and shoes!

Tish was the last surviving sibling of 6 and was preceded in death by her parents, Walter J Plowman and Hazel Gibboney Wray, sisters Lenore (Anthony) Piscioneri and Ruth (Bill) Schilling, and brothers Joe Wray, Dan (Nana) Wray, and Bill (Marcy) Wray.

Tish is survived by her husband David Harold Scheffey, their two children, David Lincoln (Joan) Scheffey of Clovis, California, Nanci (Mike) Bryant of Eureka, California, her grandchildren, Lidia Scheffey, Alex Scheffey, and Zack Bryant (Nikki Shaieb).

88, of South Point, OH, died Thursday, May 7, 2015, in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, KY. A memorial service was Monday, May 11, 2015, at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home with her son-in-law, Robert G. Payne officiating. There was a private family burial in Woodland Cemetery, Ironton, OH. Mrs. Schellenger was born January 24, 1927, in Cucumber, WV, a daughter of the late Albert S. and Ruby N. Collins Tabor. She received a Master’s Degree, was a retired teacher from Ironton Junior High, and worked at the South Point Branch of Briggs Library. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Schellenger; and her son, David Schellenger. She is survived by three children, Charles R. (Susan) Schellenger, Jr. of Mount Pleasant, SC, Frank Schellenger of South Point, OH, and Emily (Bob) Payne of South Point, OH; five grandchildren, Jaimie Schellenger, Andrew Schellenger, Tony Schellenger, Sarah Payne, and Rachel (Andy) Compliment; four great grandchildren, Haleigh Payne, Jenna Compliment, Brigham Compliment, and Emma Schellenger; two brothers, Albert S. Tabor, Jr. of Houston, TX, and John C. Tabor of Columbus, OH; and she was a special “grandmother” to Laura, Jacob, and Hannah Burcroff. Visitation was held at Schneider-Griffin Funeral Home, Chesapeake, OH. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to South Point Church of Christ Food Pantry or Community Hospice of Ashland, KY. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.schneidergriffin.com .

William V. Schellinger, 76, of DeWitt, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2018 at home after a valiant and determined battle with cancer. Bill was born in Pleasantville, NJ, the son of Emily May Smith Schellinger (deceased) and Carl Alfred Schellinger (deceased). He lived most of his youth in South Jersey and in Pitman, NJ, with his mother, brother Carl (Roswell, NM) and sister Addie (deceased). After graduating from Pitman HS, he attended the Univ of Delaware pending acceptance into the Air Force Academy. Due to a congenital back defect he was honorably discharged and was not able to serve as was his great desire. He continued his education and received his Bachelors Degree in Math from Maryville College in Tennessee and completed graduate work at the Univ. of Tennessee. He was grateful for the opportunities he had to work with brilliant people throughout his career, beginning with his employment at the Atomic Energy Commission in Tennessee. He continued his career with the New Jersey Educational Network, where he worked in the tech field developing software. His experiences led him to become president of two software companies in Montvale, NJ. He relocated his family to Syracuse after accepting the position of Sr. VP of MONY (Mutual of New York). He was a lifelong learner and welcomed the opportunity to learn this new industry. He quickly became aware that the employees at MONY were extremely hard working and dedicated. He continued to interact with many of them even after he departed MONY to start his own consulting firm in Syracuse in 1991. He was self-employed throughout the remainder of his career and did not retire until his health demanded he do so in January 2018. Bill enjoyed working on his home, reading about Lincoln and other presidents, but his passion was coaching. He was a student/athlete in high school and college and knew the benefits that can be gained through athletic participation. He believed all people are given a talent, and it is the responsibility of each of us to seek out that talent and develop it to the best of our ability as well as to help others find and develop their individual talents regardless of what they might be. He began coaching as his way of giving back and he did so for over 50 years. He believed that he coached “kids” not sports. He loved the game of baseball and was fortunate to coach his own children as well as others in several sports. He was the varsity baseball coach at JD, Onondaga Central and DeRuyter Central for a total of 11 years. His final year in 2017 was at DeRuyter and he was grateful for the support he received from the administrators, coaches, players and parents in his effort to coach his final season in the spring of 2017, even while in the midst of treatments. His greatest source of pride was his four children who became strong, independent thinking, hard-working and caring adults who provided him with great joy throughout his life. He was a member of Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church and a long-time Elder of the Presbyterian Church. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Linda Reid Schellinger; his son, Steven (Kim) of DeWitt; his daughter, Karen Leutner (Mark) of Savage, MN; his son, Michael (Stephanie) of DeWitt; and his son, Kevin (Lauren) of Williamsville, NY. He was blessed to have enjoyed his 7 grandchildren — 6 grandsons, Brian (14), Ben (13), Sean (10), George (5), Calvin (4), Miles (1 ½) and a granddaughter, Maeve (1 ½). Funeral Services in celebration of Bill’s life were held at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church, 5299 Jamesville Road, DeWitt. Burial at White Chapel Memory Gardens. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church or to any youth organization.

Leonard Schieber passed away on June 1, 2018, in Cocoa, Florida.

On October 18, 2019 Patricia Schiltz, beloved wife, mother, friend and follower of Christ passed away at the age of 78. Pat was born on October 14, 1941 in Honolulu, HI, to Captain Harold Nordmark Williams and Pauline Ayres Williams. She grew up in Washington, DC and, after attending Maryville College (TN) graduated from the University of Pacific (CA). An avid traveler, she met her future husband, Jim, in the Baghdad (Iraq) airport in 1963. After a whirlwind courtship, they married in August 1964. They raised two daughters, Marlise and Laura. Pat is preceded in death by her father, mother and stepmother, (Harriett Lewis Williams) and sister, Paula. She is survived by her husband, daughters, sister, Julie and many nieces. Pat was a passionate organizer and volunteer, with a tremendous gift for connecting people with each other. She loved gardening (distributing hundreds of bouquets each year to friends and organizations), music, nature and travel, but most of all, people. She greeted thousands of newcomers to her hometown (since 1979) of Wayne, IL, invited hundreds of women to a local Bible Study (that she helped found and lead), and mentored countless others. Above all, she desired to love and serve her Savior. In her own words, “I have tried to love the Lord my God with all my heart and soul and strength and love my neighbor as myself. Perhaps I have loved some more than I should and others less, but I have loved greatly. I hope I have reflected the light of Christ in such a way that some at least can say, ‘She walked with God.'” While we mourn her passing, we rejoice in knowing she is Home. We know Pat would desire anyone reading this to send flowers to someone who needs a lift, reach out to a neighbor in welcome, and/or spend some personal quiet time in reflection. Donations in her memory may be made to the Wayne Historical Preservation Society (IL). A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by DuPage Cremations, Ltd. and Memorial Chapel, 630-293-5200.

Barbara Schooler “Lee” Passed away on May 4, 2020 at the age of 81 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and underlying health issues. Lee was born in Barberton, Ohio to the late Margaret and Paul Gageby. After the death of her father she was raised by the late Anna and Frank Gageby (Grand Parents). She spent much of her youth in Donnellson, IA where she graduated high school. She attended Maryville College in Tennessee graduating with a degree in Music. Lee went on to become a teacher and worked in both Missouri and Arizona as a music teacher. Lee met her husband, James H. Schooler, in Yuma AZ where they were married in 1963. Then they moved to Vicksburg MS, Los Angeles, CA, and finally to Annandale VA where they raised their children. They had been married for 50 years at the time of Jim’s passing in 2013. When her children were older, Lee returned to school at Shenandoah University to earn a degree in Music Therapy. She continued working for Fairfax County Schools, spending most of her years as a Music Therapist at the Northern Virginia Training Center. Lee’s pride and joy was her family. She was very proud of her children and grandsons. She always had pictures of them and loved to show them off to everyone. Lee was a faithful member of Providence Presbyterian Church for 40 years, where she enjoyed singing with the choir. She was very active in the church, serving on the Session for a number of years in addition to her work in the choir. Lee loved to cross stitch and made many beautiful pieces including outstanding Christmas stockings for each family member which will be cherished for many years. Music was one of her greatest passions. She also loved to read and watch Cub games with her husband. Lee was well loved and leaves behind many friends. Her ready smile and kind manner will be greatly missed by all. She is survived by her children, Sherri Schooler of Warrenton, VA and Jim Schooler of Ashland, MA and his wife Nancy. She is also survived by her two grandchildren James “Paul” Schooler, a soldier in the US Army and Thomas Schooler of Ashland, MA. She also leaves behind her beloved dog Pepper. Funeral arrangements to be held at a later date due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

of Lancaster, PA died October 10, 2013 at Brethren Village. Born in Buffalo, NY he was the son of the late Walter W. and Thelma White Schroeder. He was the loving husband of Alice Larson Schroeder for 60 years. At the time of his death he was retired since 1994 and was a member of Donegal Presbytery. Before his retirement he served as Interim Pastor at First Reformed UCC Church, Lancaster, PA; Wrightsville Presbyterian Church, Wrightsville, PA; Donegal Presbyterian Church, Mount Joy, PA; and English Presbyterian Church in Marietta, PA. During this time he also served as Chaplain for Leader Nursing Centers in Lancaster and Dallastown for 7 years. He served as Associate Pastor with the Rev. Donald Wilson at First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster from 1974-1981. Prior to coming to Lancaster he served First Presbyterian Church of Alden, NY until 1974. As a member of WNY Presbytery he chaired the Camp and Conference Committee and was active in camp development. His service extended to Mary F. Pepper Memorial Church, Springfield, TN until 1964 and Yoder Memorial Presbyterian Church, Howey-in-the-Hills, FL until 1958. In Alden, he served the community as Chairman of the Am Red Cross Chapter, charter president of the Lion’s Club, Chaplain of the Alden Volunteer Fire Co., and active firefighter and EMT. He did his undergraduate work at Maryville College, Maryville, TN and earned his MA of Divinity from the Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, Louisville, KY. He pursued further studies at Lancaster Theological Seminary. He was an avid woodworker and gardener and had a love for the shore where with his family he spent many vacations. He enjoyed building model airplanes, and although he never took his flying test, he enjoyed supervised flying. In addition to his wife, Charlie is survived by his children: Timothy C., husband of Linda A. Schroeder of Manheim, PA and Linda K., wife of Russell A. Payne of Lititz, PA; grandchildren: Matthew R., husband of Lindsey G. Snavely, and Jayme L. Snavely; great grand-children: McKenna J. and Emerson H. Snavely; and brother Thomas W. Schroeder of Cheektowaga, NY. He was predeceased by a brother, Walter W. Schroeder

Alice Larson Schroeder, 84, a resident of Brethren Village, died Wednesday evening, March 9, 2016 at Hospice and Community Care, Mt. Joy. At the time of her death Alice was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, the Rev. Charles A. Schroeder. As the wife of a pastor she was fully engaged in the work of the churches her husband served. She was trained in bookkeeping and accounting and worked for Simon Lever for a short time before her retirement. She worked for Red Rose Transit Authority for 19 years and began her career at Alden Lumber Mill, Alden, NY. She attended Maryville College; Maryville, TN. Born in Athens, TN, she was the daughter of the late Bertram M. and Lucille Johnson Larson. She was the last sibling of a family of five children. All have preceded her in death. Surviving her are a son, Timothy C., married to Linda Ruoss Schroeder of Manheim; a daughter, Linda K., married to Russell A. Payne of Lititz; two grandchildren, Matthew R., married to Lindsey Rossman Snavely and Jayme Snavely; and two great-grandchildren, McKenna and Emerson Snavely. She was predeceased by her siblings: Margaret Angel, Frances Abel, Bertram M. Larson, and Rev. Robert A. Larson. Relatives and friends were welcomed at a Memorial Service in the Chapel of Brethren Village, 3001 Lititz Pike, Lancaster, PA on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. with Chaplain Mark Tedford officiating. Interment in the Memorial Gardens of Highland Presbyterian Church will take place at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Alice’s memory would be appreciated by Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125

Ann Elizabeth Schuler, 79, retired Southwestern Bell worker and resident of Bixby, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, May 30, 2022. She was born Friday, February 26, 1943 in Maryville, Tennessee to Andrew Lamar Alexander, Sr. and Genevra Floreine (Rankin) Alexander.

Julia Schwanebeck passed away Thursday, May 13, 2015 in Tylertown, MS. She was born March 2, 1926 to the late Joseph Lee and Celia Louise Wilcox Turk. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death her husband Robert G. Schwanebeck and a sister. Survivors include son, Robert G. (Carol) Schwanebeck Jr.; daughters, Catherine (Jewell) Nettles and Celia (David) Stockamp; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and several nephews and nieces.

HAWORTH, N.J. – Sayre Archie Schwarztrauber, Rear Admiral, passed away on April 8, 2015. Born in Zion, Il., in 1929, he was high school valedictorian there in 1947. Earned B.S. from Maryville College, TN., in 1951; MA., in 1964; and PHD in 1970 from American University, Washington, D.C. He was commissioned ensign, USN in 1952 and retired as Rear Admiral (0-8) in 1983. Commanded guided missile destroyer Decatur and Flotilla of 250 river patrol boats (PBR’s) in Vietnam; aide to chairman JCS; Deputy Chief of Staff, SACLANT(NATO); Director, Inter-American Defense College of U.S.-Spanish combined staff, Madrid. Decorated with Defense, Distinguished and Meritorious Service Medals, two Legion of Merit, Spanish Gran Cruz De Merito and 21 others. He was also a recipient of Navy League’s Alfred Thayer Mahan Award. He is a member of SAR, MENSA, Phi Kappa Phi and numerous military, literary and professional organizations. Following Navy retirement, he was commissioned rear admiral, U.S. Maritime Service; President, Maine Maritime Academy: editor, Massachusetts maritime Magazine; Secretary of the Navy Advisory Committee, amateur genealogist and author of “Three- Mile Limit of Territorial Seas” and numerous articles, essays and reviews in professional journals. Married since 1953 to the Beryl Stewart of Haworth, N.J., an elementary teacher. They have four incredible children, Sayre Jr., Beryl Ann, Heidi and Holly. They have 11 grandchildren and are awaiting a great-grandchild

Robert Schwarzwalder, age 95, of Penney Farms, FL, passed away May 30, 2014. Helm-Gallagher Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Green Cove Springs, FL 904-284-9696

Dr. Robert H. Schwoebel, scholar, teacher, activist, and Marine, died in his sleep on October 19, 2021 in Bala Cynwyd, PA. He was 92 years old. Dr. Schwoebel was born in Bordentown, New Jersey in 1929. While still in high school he told his guidance counselor that he wanted to be a history teacher. He received his BA in History from Maryville College, TN in 1951, his MA in History from the University of Mississippi in 1954, and his PhD in History from the University of Pennsylvania in 1960. Dr. Schwoebel taught history at Temple University from 1957-1996. During his time at Temple, he published two books, “In the Shadow of the Crescent: The Renaissance Image of the Turk”, published in 1967, and recently translated into Turkish, “Renaissance Men and Ideas”, published in 1971. His last book, “History and Prophecy in the New World of Francisco Lopez de Gomara,” was published in 2019, when he was 89 years old.

Dr. Schwoebel was first and foremost a dedicated teacher and lifelong mentor to his students. His students recognized this by nominating him for the Danforth Foundation E. Harris Harbison Award for Gifted Teaching in 1970, which he won. He was also awarded the Temple University Faculty Award for Distinguished Teaching in 1980. He spent the 91-92 academic year teaching at the Temple University Rome Campus. His lifelong mission was to inspire his students and others to grow as whole human beings and to understand the importance of history, both the role of their own family histories and the role of global history in charting the future course of the world.

Dr. Schwoebel spent his life promoting social justice and social change. He did this through the various innovative and pioneering programs he designed and administered at Temple University, including the Student Development Program, the Cooperative Learning Program, and the Center for Contemporary Studies. He contributed to the social movements of the 1960s, and continued to contribute his time, money and intellect to the causes of peace, civil rights, human rights, and immigration, among others, throughout his life. His personal life also reflected his commitment to social justice, including from 1971-1975, as a founder/member of the Pinebrook Community, an intentional community in Paoli, his volunteer work with African refugees the year he spent in Rome, and his lifelong support of a wide variety of international and community organizations. Dr. Schwoebel served as Chairman of the Temple University United Christian Ministries from 1967-1980 and was active in several local churches. As a young man, he served in the New Jersey and Tennessee National Guards before joining the Marine Corps, where he served on active duty for three years, followed by 17 years as a Marine Corps Reservist, ending up as an instructor at Quantico.

Dr. Schwoebel was a Renaissance man. He was an avid traveler throughout his life. He and his wife, Anne, spent time in Italy, France, Norway, Finland, Turkey, Morocco, and the Caribbean. While in the Marines he travelled to the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. He led Temple University students on an extended summer tour through Europe in the summer of 1962. He traveled to multiple countries in South America and East Africa with his older daughter, and he travelled extensively throughout the US. Beginning in 1962 he spent most of his summers on Swan’s Island, Maine, where he fished, sailed, and foraged for mushrooms, berries, mussels and clams. He was a prolific reader of both fiction and non-fiction and sustained a lifelong love of learning. He studied a number of foreign languages, and read and spoke Spanish, Italian, French, and German. Dr. Schwoebel turned his backyard in Swarthmore into a paradise for birds, of which he identified dozens of species. He loved gardening both flowers and vegetables, and cooking dishes from all over the world with his own fresh produce.

A deeply loving and committed husband, father, and grandfather, Dr. Schwoebel survived two wives; his first wife was Barbara Schwoebel née Stidham, to whom he was married for 29 years and his second wife was Anne Allen née Hirsch, to whom he was married for 25 years. He is survived by daughters Mary Hope Schwoebel and Camilla Schwoebel and son Sean Allen; grandchildren Kaamila, Lydia, Liban, Amalia, Cole and Yehoon; sons-in-law Steven Curtis Taylor and Abdiaziz Mohamed Ali, and daughter-in-law Nora Dock. He was deeply loved and will be sorely missed.

passed away June 27, 2014 from Melanoma metastasis.

Shirley Lynn Scott passed away on July 15, 2010.

H.A. Scott Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia (91) passed peacefully on October 7, 2023, at Lynchburg General with family at his side. He was born May 30, 1932, the son of the late Hiram Abbitt Scott Sr and Lena Abbott Scott of Bedford Virginia. H.A. was most proud of his family and the friendships of many which he made during his long life. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Keeble Scott the love of his life. H.A. was a loving dad to one daughter Regina Scott Oster and her husband Kenneth R. Oster (Seabrook Island, SC) and special grandfather to granddaughter Rachel Giessel and husband Andrew Giessel (Midlothian, VA) and grandson Zachary Oster and wife Mary Oster (Mechanicsville, VA). H.A. was blessed with two wonderful great-grandkids who kept his heart young the late years of his life, Adelyn Giessel and Theo Oster. H.A. was also predeceased by his two brothers Morris W. Scott, James C. Scott and sister Virginia Scott Morgan. He is survived by several nephews and nieces. H.A. served his country during the Korean Conflict in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955. He attended 2 years of college at Maryville College in Maryville Tennessee before going into the Air Force. After his four years in the service he was employed for 23 years in the family owned business, Scott’s Specialty Company Inc. and retired with 20 more years at Quality Foods Cooperative Inc. H.A. was passionate about gardening. He loved to grow vegetables, especially tomatoes of all types, squash and peppers. He maintained a small garden even up until his passing. It gave him much pleasure to give away the vegetables he grew even to neighbors who passed by as he sat on his side porch watching the vegetables grow. H.A. loved people and was thankful for the friendships and loyalty of many he became associated with during all phases of his life. No matter the situation good or difficult H.A. could always bring his humor to make those present grin or laugh. The Christian faith was important to H.A. and over the years he was a member of Chestnut Hill Baptist Church.

On November 5, 2018, (https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/margaret-scruggs-obituary?pid=190686817) Margaret Scruggs, a woman of faith, purpose and passion left this earth for her next journey. The daughter of a minister and granddaughter of missionaries, Margaret grew up in the Presbyterian Church first in California, had adventures with younger sister Ruth, and older brother Luther, who she collaborated with, writing adventure stories that he illustrated. The family moved to Alabama where she spent her high school years as a majorette for the band then home coming queen. Margaret attended Maryville College, in Maryville, TN, earning her way by sewing nurses' uniforms for the armed forces in the College Maid Shop. She spent her summers volunteering at a Sioux Indian reservation in South Dakota. She was given the Indian name that translates "She whose light shines on her path." Margaret graduated cum laude, and said "yes" to a veteran who wanted to practice proposing in a Marriage in the Family class. As the wife of Richard Scruggs, she attended McCormick Seminary while Richard went to graduate school at Northwestern. Soon, Margaret was to get her second degree: M-A-M-A. Richard and Margaret moved to West Memphis, Arkansas in 1950 where Richard was to be the founding administrator of Crittenden Memorial Hospital. They raised four children there: Ana, Rich, Robert, and David. While Richard breathed life into the fledging hospital, Margaret volunteered in the hospital auxiliary then threw herself into creative parenting as a Scout leader, and Sunday School teacher. Margaret's creativity flourished as a mother. She loved organizing puppet shows, circuses, spook houses, and camping trips. She also loved to sew, using her seamstress skills to sew school clothes, little boy's suits for Sunday School, Barbie doll clothes, costumes for Halloween, Ana's career, and the West Memphis Little Theater and even costumes that transformed sweet little dogs into magical creatures for a wizard party. Margaret returned to school to get her teaching degree. She taught first grade, then became a reading specialist for elementary students through high school. Teaching reading became her passion. Adults as well as children learned to read with Margaret's tutoring. She even developed her own reading system and self-published a book as an aid for teaching her system. An ardent fan of Dr. Seuss, she wrote children's stories with the hopes of publishing. Margaret never lost her love for reading, and treasured Mark Twain, Will Rogers, Frank Baum (The Oz books,) and later, J.K.Rowling. Richard and Margaret enjoyed multi-cultural opportunities. They hosted 10 foreign exchange students in their home, and were regional coordinators of the exchange program for the state of Arkansas. They then traveled the world reuniting with their adopted exchange students and met their families. Margaret took pride in supporting other women to follow their dreams. She sponsored a Philippine child named Lily from first grade through college, then flew to the Philippines to meet her in person while working in a summer mission program. She also supported a Congolese woman, an American woman, and a niece enrolled in seminary. Margaret was a faithful member of the church choir, a sometimes director of children's choirs, an ardent gardener of prolific produce, and varied flower beds which provided the setting for various gnomes, bunnies, and ceramic children re-enacting nursery rhymes. She loved musical theater and Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keiller who dedicated an audience hymn-sing to her on her birthday. Margaret stayed busy all the time, crocheting over 1,500 baby caps for babies born at Forsyth Hospital. When husband Richard developed Lewy's bodies dementia, Margaret cared for him at home. She participated in a support group organized by Jan Sawyer ("Saint Jan.") Margaret's devotion and unconditional love during this time inspired many. After his death death, Margaret still sought opportunities to develop herself and expand her horizons. She participated in a Toastmaster's Club, won a humorous speech contest, and traveled to China with her daughter, Ana, to locate the Shanghai community where her mother was born and raised. She made greeting cards with rhyming verses for everyone's birthday at both Salemtowne and church and sent every single family a sympathy card whenever a Salemtown resident died. She also took line dancing and clogging, performed at the fair and in talent shows. She even tap danced while playing her harmonica, enthralling participants at the church retreat. Margaret's generosity continued through her eighties. As a resident of Salemtowne, she made earrings for everyone whether they had pierced ears or not. Any nurse or staff member having a baby could expect a crocheted baby cap. She visited people in healthcare daily, taking them magazines, filling their bird feeders, or reading to them. She was relentless in this mission until she herself became a resident of health care. She loved her daily devotions and was a regular at church. She insisted that everyone at Parkway United Church of Christ call her "Grandma," then gave them earrings. She adopted gay couples who reminded her of her son and his husband, and she was thrilled whenever she got to play "Jesus Loves Me" on her harmonica for an infant baptism. She was a devoted fan of Pastor Craig. In lieu of flowers, for those wishing to honor Margaret's legacy in some way, the family suggests donating to the memorial fund at Parkway United Church of Christ OR to Old Town Elementary School in Winston-Salem, a title one school where Margaret taught Hispanic children to read as a volunteer for many years.

Robert E. Seel passed away September 11, 2021, after 97 years of service to our Lord and Savior.

Barbara Seeley passed away June 19, 2022.  She will be missed by all who knew her.

Guy T. Selander, M.D., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on March 29, 2024. Born the third child of Wilbur C. and Marie D. Selander in New Jersey on August 2, 1935, Guy dedicated his life to medicine, family, and his diverse interests.

Dr. Selander earned his undergraduate degree in pre-med from Maryville College in Tennessee, followed by his medical degree from Seton Hall College of Medicine in New Jersey. In 1962, he completed an internship at Fitkin Memorial Hospital in Neptune, New Jersey and served in the United States Army Medical Corps as a Captain from 1962 to 1964. After completing his military service in Jacksonville, Florida, he established a family practice in Jacksonville, where he served the community for 55 years.

In 1957, during his first year of medical school, Guy married the love of his life, Joan Elizabeth Polidor, from Short Hills, NJ. Together for 62 wonderful years, until Joan’s passing in 2021, they raised three children and were blessed with eight grandchildren.

In his professional life, Dr. Selander was very active in medical leadership roles at the local, state and national levels. He served as president of the Duval County Medical Society, the Florida Medical Association, and the Florida Academy of Family Physicians. He was also a member of the American Medical Association for 55 years and served as a delegate to that organization.

Dr. Selander served as chairman of the Professional Resource Network – Impaired Practitioners Program of Florida for 25 years. He was also involved in the formation of Memorial Hospital of Jacksonville serving as medical staff president in 1972, a member of the board of directors, and chairman of the board for 20 years. He also served on the board of Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital for 20 years.

In recognition of Dr. Selander’s lifetime of contributions to the provision of medical care in Florida, he received the Florida Medical Association’s Certificate of Merit, the organization’s highest award.
Beyond medicine, Guy was an accomplished pianist, an amateur paleontologist, and a passionate camellia cultivator.

Dr. Selander is lovingly remembered by his children, Sandy, Guy Jr. (Lori), Donna (Robert), and grandchildren Cameron, Robert, Stephanie, Sara (Alex), Catherine, Melissa, Nicolas, Yolanda, along with great-grandchildren Elizabeth and John.

Brandi Michelle Self Death, Obituary in loving memory of a beloved who just passed away. It is with great sadness that we share the news of the loss of an incredible community leader, Brandi Self, who passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021.

She grew up in Waynesville, Ohio prior to attending Maryville College, after which she made East Tennessee her home. Brandi was a devoted wife, loving mother, and passionate educator. She has been described as being “a beloved, irreplaceable pillar of the community…. a leader, a stabilizer and a force of goodness.”
She joined Knox County Schools in 1998 as a fourth-grade teacher at Mooreland Heights Elementary. In 2016, she was appointed principal, a position she held until her unexpected passing. Brandi’s great purpose in life was being an advocate for all students. When asked, what Knox County students needed the most, she responded, “Teachers and administrators who understand the importance of forming connections with students, who continually push them to be the best they can be, and who refuse to give up on them.”
She was preceded in death by her father, Bradford Wilson; her caring grandparents, and her brother-in-law, Daniel Self.

She survived by her loving husband, Chadwick “Bryan” Self; daughter and best-friend, Kenzie Self; mother, Teri Wilson Marconette; father and mother-in-law, Chad and Patti Self; brother, Bryan (Kris) Wilson; sister, Karrie “Becca” (Jacob) Whitsel; nephews, Eli Wilson, Connor and Jackson Whitsel; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and her doodles, Knox “Pita” and Wrigley.
Brandi was a natural caregiver who enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her daughter: singing in the car, baking her Mom’s grasshopper pie and telling stories on the way to school. Her legacy of love will carry on through the many students and educators that she has impacted in her lifetime.

age, 42, was joyously welcomed into Heaven in Jesus’ loving embrace following a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Molly exhibited grace throughout her earthly life, and leaves behind many loved ones and friends whose lives she touched, who will miss her dearly. Molly was born November 23, 1970, in Arlington Heights, IL, but grew up in Kingsport (Indian Springs). She attended Sullivan Central High School and an academic scholarship took her to Maryville College, where she played soccer. Her teammates included some of her best friends, who all rallied around her during her illness. After graduation from MC, Molly continued her education at the University of Tennessee, earning an MBA and finding the love of her life, Matthew Sers. Upon graduation, Molly began a successful career with PepsiCo/Frito-Lay. Her tenure at PepsiCo/Frito-Lay included assignment in several locations, eventually leading to Frito-Lay headquarters in Plano TX. Typical of Molly, she made many friends of colleagues along the way. While in Texas, Molly and Matthew welcomed two beautiful additions to their family, daughter, Scarlett Olympia, and son, O’Hara (Harry) Hamilton, who are an inspiration and joy. Molly was a member of Stonebriar Community Church, where Pastor Chuck Swindoll and his staff were a divine support to her. We are reminded by Pastor Swindoll that “We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations,” and in this regard, Molly took on her health challenge with an immeasurable amount of grace, demonstrating Jesus’ love to all who witnessed her struggle. Molly is survived by her husband Matthew and children, Scarlett and Harry. In addition to her family, Molly leaves behind others to await a heavenly reunion, including parents, John and Lois Hewa, and maternal grandmother, Elvira Mustock, of Kingsport, TN; siblings and spouses; Bill and Lynn Hewa, Johnson City, TN, Marybeth and John Witherell, Charlottesville VA, and John (Jr.) and Laura Hewa, Austin TX; nieces and nephews, Joseph, Carleigh and Hunter Hewa, Mason Witherell and Lauren, Jonna and Ellie Hewa. Molly was preceded in death by her aunt, Suellen Mustock; maternal grandfather, William Mustock; and paternal grandparents, Joseph and Gertrude Hewa. A long list of best friends are graciously thanked for all their support during Molly’s life, including the Maryville Scots soccer team, many friends at PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, dedicated friends from all over East Tennessee and relatives and friends around the world. A Memorial Service will be held at Stonebriar Community Church on a date not yet determined. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to: “The Molly Hewa Sers Fund,” Attn: Darla Kaufman, Maryville College, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville TN 37804-5709.