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Martha R. “Marty” Severn died Tuesday, April 7, 2020 in Jamison. She was 78 and the wife of the late Robert Severn. Marty was born in Abington, Pa. to the late Edgar D. and Irene J. Rems. She grew up in the Glenside, Pa. area with her three brothers, Henry, Lewis and Richard. Marty was a diligent student from her earliest days, earning top grades and honors throughout high school. She was a fierce competitor on the varsity field hockey team at Abington High School. She graduated from Abington High School in 1959. Marty attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn., where she majored in Education. She graduated in 1963. Marty met Bob while attending church youth group socials for their respective churches when they were around 14. After a long courtship through college, they married in 1963. After college, Marty worked as a teacher. She took a break from teaching to raise her young children, Jill and Jonathan. In 1976, she returned to teaching at Wrightstown Friends Nursery School. She delighted in keeping up with her past students over the years. She retired from Wrightstown Friends Nursery School in 2009. In 1968, Marty and Bob and their two children bought an old Victorian fixer-upper in Ivyland Borough. Marty was active in many borough initiatives. She also started a Christmas card delivery project that continues to this day. Marty was a longtime member of the Ivyland Presbyterian Church, also enjoying attending Wrightstown Friends Meeting. The family would like to thank the staff of The Bridges at Warwick for their wonderful care of Marty, and all of the friends who have held Marty and her family in love and light during this difficult time. Marty is survived by her children, Jill Severn, her husband, Charles Barber, of Lexington, Ga. and Jonathan Severn, his wife, Mary, and their children, Benjamin and Emma of Doylestown, Pa., as well as her brother, Lewis, his partner, Carol Hughes of Sisters, Ore. and her brother, Bruce, his wife, Maureen Severn, of Levittown, Pa. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Henry Rems and Richard Rems, and her beloved canine companion, Rufus. The family has chosen to have a memorial service at a later date out of respect and concern for public health and safety. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marty’s name may be made to Ivyland Presbyterian Church, 51 Gough Ave., Ivyland, PA 18974.

Edgar Patton Shackelford Knoxville – The Reverend Edgar “Sonny” Patton Shackelford, 86, died on March 28, 2020, in Knoxville, TN. He was born in Spartanburg, SC, and grew up in Oak Ridge, TN. He was a 1952 graduate of Oak Ridge High School, Oak Ridge, TN; a 1956 graduate of Maryville College, Maryville, TN, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in English; a graduate of Georgia State University, where he received his Master’s Degree in Counseling; and a graduate of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY, where he received his Bachelor of Divinity Degree. He was a retired Chaplain and Lt. Colonel in the United States Army. He served in Vietnam, Korea, and Germany along with many stateside assignments. He was an accomplished athlete and enjoyed walking and hiking mountain trails and reading. He had a deep appreciation for drama and music. He loved spending time at “The Cabin” in Pisgah Forest, NC, and had very fond memories of family trips to the beach, Montana, and Switzerland. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy Jones Shackelford; son William “Randy” Randolph Shackelford (Cathie) of Johnson City, TN; son Anthony “Tony” Patton Shackelford (Jennifer) of Yonges Island, SC; daughter Becky Patton Shackelford Marambio (Henry) of Knoxville, TN; grandson Jason Allen Shackelford of Yonges Island, SC; and three special nieces and a special nephew. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Adelaide Patton Shackelford (who died during childbirth); father, Macfarland Shackelford, Sr.; stepmother, Frances Cleaveland Shackelford; brother, Macfarland Shackelford, Jr.; sister, Carol Easler Hayworth; and guardians, Margaret Patton Easler and Carroll Easler. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church, 213 Colonial Heights Road, Kingsport, TN 37663 or Habitat for Humanity. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Click Funeral Home, 9020 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN, is serving the family. www.clickfh.com

95, of Lexington, passed away Thursday, January 08, 2015. She was born to the late John Kirby and L. Norah Dixon Thornbury in Pikeville, KY on February 7, 1919. She was a member of Arlington Christian Church. She graduated with a B.A. from Pikeville College and later earned a medical technologist degree from Maryville College (TN). She served as a medical technologist at Tripler Air Force Base Hospital in Honolulu, HI during WWII. Returning to Lexington, she worked at Good Samaritan, Central Baptist and UK Medical Center, before retiring as chief medical technologist from the Lexington Veterans Administration Medical Center in Lexington. She is survived by her son Emerson Grant Shackelford (partner Rick Hurst) of Daphne, AL and daughter Shirley Ann (Richard) Hudson of Lexington. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 33 years Ulysses Grant Shackelford and her son Gary Alan Shackelford of Lexington, and by her older brother John Kirby Thornbury, Jr. of Pikeville.

Rev. Shakley was a resident of Ohio at the time of passing. Born in Manorville, Pa. Nov. 8, 1928, to Charles and Mary (Wylie) Shakley, he graduated from Ford City High School, Ford City, Pa. in 1946; Maryville College in Maryville Tenn. in 1951; and Western (Pittsburgh) Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pa. in 1955. In lieu of flowers, material tributes may be made in his name to The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley, 962 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Youngstown, OH 44510, or to a charity of your choice.

Elinor Armstrong Shaver passed on July 16, 2007, at the age of 88. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She taught Science and Home Economics in Rossville, GA and Hamilton County, TN school systems. Parents; Howard Thomas and Margaret Ault Armstrong. Sisters; Mildred Armstrong, Mary Rachel Armstrong and Margaret Ellen Armstrong. Husband; Stanley M. Shaver. Daughter; Sandra Stanford. Son; Steven Shaver. Granddaughters; Teresa McCarthy, Annette Scott, Dana Rich. Grandsons; Stanford Shaver, Scott Shaver.

Catherine Ottilie Loesch Shaw, age 96, of Elizabeth City, NC died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Brookdale Elizabeth City. She was born October 16, 1924 in Baltimore, MD to the late George Loesch and Nathlie Sperber Loesch. Prior to his death, she was married to William B. Shaw for sixty-two years. She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an accomplished artist, very involved in church activities and she lettered in several sports during college. She loved gardening and enjoyed gymnastics. Before marriage, she was an occupational therapist, dedicated to helping her patients. Catherine is survived by two sons, Stephen Shaw (Joan) of Elizabeth City, NC, and Robert A. Shaw (Carla) of New Orleans, LA; two grandchildren, Ray V. Shaw (Launa Dixon) of Parkville, MD, and Owen D. Shaw (Catherine) of Carney, MD; and one step great-grandchild, Claudia. Out of concern for everyone’s safety at this time, a private memorial service will be held later. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Shaw family.

William Judson “Judd” Shaw, died suddenly on August 4, 2021 in a car accident. He was 67 years old. He is survived by three daughters, Erin Buckingham (Travis) Carlsbad, California; Mollie Davis (Justin) Tampa, Florida; Ana Shaw, Atlanta, Georgia, and a granddaughter, Haley Davis and grandson, Henry Davis. Also left to grieve are a brother, Jeff Shaw (Holly) Dallas, Texas and a sister, Becky Shaw, Louisville, Kentucky and many cousins from coast to coast. He was born to Martha Jane and Jerry Shaw in New Orleans, Louisiana and was raised in Louisville, Kentucky. Judd made many life-long friends in Louisville and was fortunate to graduate from Ballard High School’s first graduation class. To the chagrin of his Knoxville friends, Judd attended the University of Kentucky. At graduation, Judd was presented the Algernon Sidney Sullivan Award given to individuals based on “such characteristics of heart, mind, and conduct as evince a spirt of love for and helpfulness to other men and women.” In true fashion, Judd deflected this recognition to his Sigma Chi brothers and his sister, Becky, for signing him up for everything they were involved with. Judd followed his call to honor Christ by attending Columbia Presbyterian Seminary and graduating with a Master’s of Divinity in 1980. Judd and his wife, Joy, began their ministry at First Presbyterian Church in Ripley, Tennessee. His family then moved to a larger congregation at Farragut Presbyterian in Farragut, Tennessee. He loved and cherished the people of this church and they reciprocated by serving God together for 20 years. God moved Judd to the Presbytery of New Harmony as Presbyterian Executive in Florence, South Carolina. Judd treasured the people, chocolate covered pecans, and low country food, but returned to Knoxville, his Smokies, the opportunity to wear UK Blue at UT games, fishing buddies, and being a pastor to the pastors of The Presbytery of East Tennessee. Judd found immense joy in helping and encouraging others, mentoring, laughing, eating, his new hobby photography, his children and grandchildren. The family has been deeply moved by those that have offered kind words and who have shared remembrances of their time with Judd. Thanks be to God for Judd’s life on Earth and his new life in heaven, where he is now in the loving arms of Christ Jesus – a love that never gives up and that comes to those who don’t deserve it, no matter who we are or what we’ve done. A celebration of Judd’s life will be held at Farragut Presbyterian Church, at 4pm on Sunday, August 15, 2021, with a visitation beginning at 2:30pm. Contributions in Judd’s memory may be made to John Knox Center, 591 West Rockwood Ferry Road, Ten Mile, Tennessee 37880.

Rev. Benjamin E. Sheldon of Elverson The Rev. Benjamin E. Sheldon, 83, on Sept. 18, 2012, passed away peacefully at his home in Elverson, surrounded by his family. He was born in Milwaukee, Wis. on Oct. 31, 1928, to Rex Donald and Gertrude Bracker Sheldon. At age 16, he became a Christian and later earned a master’s of divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. He served as a missionary to South Korea from 1953 to 1964 before returning to the United States to pastor churches in Washington D.C., Pikeville, Ky., Havertown and Glenmoore. Throughout his life, he was active in the Presbyterian Church as a missionary and pastor, Presbyterians Pro-Life, and Messianic Jewish ministry. He enjoyed visiting with his grandchildren and is fondly remembered for his love of peeled grapes and joyful singing, if a bit off-key. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Amy; his children (and spouses), Rex (wife Susan) Sheldon of Warrenton, Va., John (wife Laurie) Sheldon of Ocean City, N,J,, Janet (husband Paul) Crikelair of East Stroudsburg, Robert (wife Sunmi) Sheldon of Huntsville, Ala., Daniel (wife Debbie) Sheldon of Barto, Pa., Susan (husband Dan) Obenschain of Elverson and Sarah ( husband Dave) Feiser of Havertown; 37 grandchildren and four grandchildren-in-law; four great-grandchildren; and his siblings, the Rev. Louis P. Sheldon and Mrs. Betty J. Wright. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Anna S. Dowa and Janet S. Stover.

89, of Conway, Ark., died Aug. 30, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Dr. John Robert Shell; a son, John Robert Shell, Jr.; and her brother, Trevor William Rees-Jones of Dallas, Texas. She was born March 10, 1926 in Miami, Okla., to the Reverend David and Etna (King) Rees-Jones. She graduated from Forest Avenue High School in Dallas, Texas. She attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas, and she graduated in 1947 from Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn. She was a life and spiritual partner with her husband, who served as pastor at Dermott Presbyterian Church in Dermott, Ark., and First Presbyterian Church in Conway. Following his retirement from the Conway church, she and Dr. Shell also served interim pastor calls at many Presbyterian churches across Arkansas. These included Beebe, Benton, Dermott, Mena, Mountainburg, Stuttgart and Walnut Ridge. Mrs. Shell was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Conway, where she also served as an ordained elder and member of the church’s session. She was a lifelong member of the church choir, and also served as a Sunday school teacher and occasional organist and pianist. She and her husband also were leaders in the Association for Couples in Marriage Enrichment, now known as the Better Marriages organization. Mrs. Shell is survived by her four children, Elizabeth Jane Shell Hanschu (Dan) of Neosho, Mo.; Martin William Shell (Lee Ann) of Los Altos, Calif.; Paul Calvin Shell of North Little Rock, Ark. and Philip Andrew Shell (Leah) of Little Rock; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Throughout her life, Mrs. Shell was known as a sweet, warm and caring individual. She loved playing the piano and was an avid knitter. She also embraced the Will Rogers quote and never met a stranger. She had a wonderful ability to make personal connections and then build upon those relationships to connect people to each other. Together, her partnership with her husband throughout their ministry built communities, churches and lifelong friendships. Her family and friends will miss her loving smile, warm hug, sweet heart and gentle touch. But her spirit of grace, care and compassion will continue to live on in the many hundreds of lives she touched.

Wayne Shelton passed from this life Saturday, May 6, 2017 after a long illness. Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sonja? sons Robert (Tara) & David (Linda) of Colorado? 5 grandchildren: Benjamin, Andrew, Jessica, Anna and Madeline? sister Helen Knight? brother Robert (Fran)Shelton? and many nieces and nephews. Wayne earned his Masters Degree in Music from The Eastman School in 1955 and began his career by teaching for 9 years in Illinois. He retired from the Brighton Central Schools, having taught music there for 27 years. Wayne also was organist and choir director at All Saints Episcopal Church for 29 years. His memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be directed to Alzheimers Assoc., 435 East Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14620 or Friends of Music at Christ Church 141 East Avenue Rochester, N.Y. 14604.

The Reverend Dr. Robert M. Shelton, Jean Brown Professor Emeritus of Homiletics and Liturgics and former President (1996-2002) of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, died in Dallas, Texas, on March 4, 2018. Robert Shelton joined the Austin Seminary faculty in 1971 and was named the Jean Brown Professor of Homiletics and Liturgics in 1982. He served as academic dean for fifteen years and as president for six years until his retirement in 2002. Shelton’s presidential leadership was critical in steering the Seminary through its Centennial Celebration in 2002, in implementing a culture of institutional planning, and in guiding the Seminary’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign. He delivered the 2007 commencement address to a class in which his wife, the Reverend Frances Tilton Shelton (MDiv’93), received the Doctor of Ministry degree. “Across Bob Shelton’s long tenure at Austin Seminary, he was a steward of the Seminary’s interests, in ways both heralded and unheralded, at many critical junctures,” said Austin Seminary President Theodore J. Wardlaw. “During his years at the Seminary, he had a huge formative impact upon many grateful students and colleagues.” Ordained in the Cumberland Presbyterian tradition, Shelton came to Austin Seminary after teaching for three years at Memphis Theological Seminary and serving as pastor to Park Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Memphis, Tennessee. From 1963 to 1969 he served as pastor of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Jackson, Tennessee, and prior to that he served other churches in New Jersey and Tennessee. He was president of the Council of Southwestern Theological Schools, treasurer of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians, and served on numerous committees and boards of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He served the church abroad, traveling to Germany, Asia, and Latin America to conduct and attend various seminars and retreats; in 1970 he was a delegate to the World Alliance of Reformed Churches in Nairobi, Kenya. In 1993, during the only sabbatical year he ever took while serving on the Austin Seminary faculty, Shelton was elected and served as moderator of the 163rd General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Shelton earned a BA from Maryville College, a BD from Memphis Theological Seminary, and a ThM and a PhD from Princeton Theological Seminary. He authored two books, A Changing Universe, An Unchanging God and The Use of Things, and wrote numerous articles on preaching and worship. He led workshops, seminars, and preaching missions in churches, presbyteries, and ecumenical groups. Upon his retirement from Austin Seminary, the Board of Trustees named the Seminary chapel-to which he was especially devoted-in his honor. Following retirement, Shelton served in interim pastorates for First Presbyterian Church, Shreveport, First Presbyterian Church, San Antonio, and First Presbyterian Church and Lake Highland Presbyterian Church, both in the Dallas area.

Ola Harwood Sherrill, 90, of Rogers died Sunday, Jan. 11, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers, AR. She is survived by many loving relatives including: two nieces; Kenda Vaughn, of Rogers, and Barbara Holman, of Birmingham, Ala. No local services are planned.

Lincoln Shimomura MD, 85, of Bridgewater, NJ, died at his home on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Reformed Church, 100 Main Street, Somerville. Lincoln was born in Salinas, California, the fifth of eight children of Japanese parents. After internment in Poston, AZ his family moved to New Jersey where he graduated from Princeton High School. He attended Maryville College, TN and completed his medical studies at the University of Louisville, KY. After completing his internship in Galveston, TX and his residency at the University of Indiana, IN, he settled in Somerville, NJ where he practiced Anesthesia at the Somerset Medical Center for 37 years. He loved to travel, sail, ski, fish, golf and spend time with family and friends. He was active at the United Reformed Church in Somerville and during his retirement he especially enjoyed working for Habitat for Humanity. Lincoln was predeceased by his daughter, Karen in 1995. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marianne Shimomura MD; his children, Audrey and Andrew; their spouses, Johannes Ernst and Sarah Walters; and his five grandchildren, Taro, Emma, Naomi, Lucie and Alice. Also surviving are 4 sisters and 3 brothers and many nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his numerous friends and neighbors.

Bonnigene Stephens Shipp, age 89, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend died peacefully at her home on July 5, 2020 after recent failing health. She had spent the day enjoying her children and grandchildren. Bonnie was born 9-22-1930 to Joe Wheeler and Lois Stephens in Dallas, TX. After graduating from North Dallas High School, she attended Maryville College in Tennessee for 2 years, returned to Dallas and worked before marrying Hartsel Shipp, who she met while attending Scofield Memorial Church in high school. Bonnie and Hart shared a gift of service to others and demonstrated it through their years together at Scofield. Bonnie served at church through sewing clothes for missionary families, cooking meals on Wednesday nights, helping mail out the church newsletter, working with the Pioneer Girls, running the church nursery and serving as the cook at Camp El Har for many, many summers. Even when Bonnie returned to work after raising her family, her service spirit shown as she helped students in the Dallas Bible College Bookstore and later as she managed the Student Mail center at Dallas Theological Seminary. She retired only to stay home and care for her husband as his health declined. Bonnie had a keen and creative mind and had many interests including gardening, sewing, crochet, puzzles of all sorts, bowling, camping and traveling with friends and family, visiting art museums, reading (especially biographies and history), and watching sports. Baseball was her favorite. Through the years as she lost friends, family and health, she stayed determined to keep active and enjoy life. A glimpse of her house today would show a yard full of flowers, a puzzle on the table, books she was reading, and perhaps a program from a recent home tour or museum outing, along with collections of anything related to bluebonnets or hummingbirds. Bonnie will be remembered fondly as “Mom Shipp”, a role she truly embraced. She was Mom to her own 6 children and the many friends they brought home, and to her sons and daughters -in-law, who all became her children the minute she met them. The list also includes the hundreds of children she cared for at the Scofield nursery, the Dallas Theological Seminary students who needed a shirt button sewn on or a kind word after a tough exam, all of her friend’s children, many nieces, nephews and her beloved grandsons and step- grandchildren. Her spirit of service, kindness, patience, and unconditional love was boundless and instantly felt by anyone who met her. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Hartsel Shipp, and her daughters, Ruth Ann Shipp and Deborah Shipp. Bonnie is survived by her children: son and daughter-in-law, Steve Shipp and Marianne Miller; daughter, Mary Jean; son, Michael; daughter-in-law, Kristy Reynolds; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Greg Griffin; grandchildren: Jeremy Fagan, Ryan Fagan and Noah Griffin, her brother and sister- in-law, Joe and Betty Stephens; sister- in-law, Dena Tartaglia, and many nieces, nephews, and “extra” children. Due to current safety concerns, there will be a private, family-only graveside service and a plan for a celebration of Bonnie’s life at a later time. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Union Gospel mission, Wycliffe Bible Translators, The Dallas Arboretum, or your favorite museum.

Paul R. Shirk, II, 66 of Elkton, MD died Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at home. Paul was born on February 11, 1949, son of Doris M. Shirk and the late Paul O. Shirk. He graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee. He worked for Johnson Controls and owned and operated Shirk’s Seafood in Chesapeake City until his employment with Cecil County Public School as a paraprofessional, retiring after 15 years of service. He enjoyed baseball, football, movies and history. Paul is survived by his mother, Doris Grant Shirk, and his sister, Nancy Campbell both of Lewes, DE; a devoted cousin, Wanda Bull and her husband, Donnie of Elkton, MD; a nephew, Robert Paul Campbell of Easton, MD and many other cousins and family members.

R. Dean Short, age 81 years, of Archbold, passed away Sunday evening, July 7, 2013, at the Toledo Hospital. He was born August 30, 1931, at Wauseon, the son of Clarence and Mary (Schmucker) Short, and married Esther Yoder on March 10, 1956. A lifelong resident of the Archbold area, he farmed and worked at the former Dinner Bell in Archbold and Defiance for 38 years. He enjoyed singing in the Overcomers Quartet for 21 years. He attended the Lockport Mennonite Church, rural Stryker. He is survived by his wife, Esther; one son, Sam D. (Janna) Short of Archbold; five grandchildren, Estherlynn (Chad) Dale of Napoleon, David Short, Ethan Short, Seth Short and Rachel Short all of Archbold; one great-granddaughter, Maelynn Dale; one brother, Dale (Patty) Short of Archbold; a brother-in-law, Lawrence King of Wauseon, and a sister-in-law, Mary Short of Alvordton. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Benjamin Short; and two sisters, Lillian Aeschliman, and Berneda King. Services will be held on Thursday at 10:30 AM at Lockport Mennonite Church with Pastor Steven Heatwole officiating. Interment will follow in the Lockport Cemetery. Friends may call at Lockport Mennonite Church from 3-8 PM on Wednesday.

Virginia W. Shorten, of Canfield, Ohio passed away on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, in Park Vista of Youngstown, Ohio. She was born Mary Virginia Williams in Albion, Illinois on Oct. 29, 1921, the daughter of Dick Campbell and Grace Belle Williams. “Ginny” attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn., graduating in 1943. She served a dietetic internship at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio where she met her husband, Edward Arthur Shorten, M.D. They were married in 1944. Her husband died in April of 2009.Ginny’s life was defined by her family, friends, hobbies, travels, and service to her community and others. One of her greatest causes was the YWCA, where she served in various positions over the years – President, Interim Director, Board of Trustees and Chair of several Capital Fund Drives. Other organizations for which she provided leadership in various roles include Planned Parenthood of Mahoning County; the Kidney Foundation of Mahoning, Columbiana, and Trumbull County; the United Way of Youngstown for which she was the first woman to serve as General Chair; Unitarian Universalist Church; Canfield Historical Society; the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County; Youngstown Area Arts Council; Northeastern Ohio Medical University (NEOMED); the Democratic Party; Battered Persons Crisis Center; Youngstown Community Theatre; League of Women Voters; Mahoning County Grand Jury for which she was the first female Grand Jury Foreman in 1975.Ginny was also a member of the New Century Club.Ginny was always a champion for women’s rights and causes. For several years, she hosted a local TV show called “Woman’s Place” which addressed women’s issues. Over the years, she gave over 100 public speeches for women’s rights.Ginny was recognized for her contribution to the community by receiving the Jefferson Award in 1983 given by ABC for meritorious community service. She received Woman of the Year in 1990 given by the YWCA. Ginny and Art traveled widely. In 1970, they served with Care/Medico in Kabul, Afghanistan. In 1975, they served with AmDoc in Kenya. From riding the rapids of the Colorado River to exploring China and Africa to trekking in the Himalayas in Nepal, they encountered many adventures around the world and have left many friends wherever they went. Ginny was an avid crafts woman. She could knit anyone into a corner and she made many beautiful quilts. She painted the birds and masks carved by her husband. She was an excellent cook. She played tennis, skiied (reluctantly) and golfed. Many in the community knew Ginny through her volunteer efforts and leadership; however, those close to her knew her to be a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. Ginny and Art always opened their home and hearts to so many in friendship at times of need or just in life’s celebrations. It is virtually impossible to capture the spirit of Ginny in print as those who know her will attest. She leaves a void in the lives of those who have loved her. Ginny was predeceased by her husband, Edward Arthur Shorten, M.D., in April of 2009. She was also predeceased by five brothers and a sister. She leaves behind her loving children, Rick (Alix Foster) Shorten of La Conner, Washington, Susan (Patrick Lynch) Shorten of Whispering Pines, N.C., David (Carole) Shorten of Camp Verde, Arizona and Scott (Michele Hatherill, M.D.) Shorten, M.D. of Hudson, Ohio.She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Jessie, Peter (Anna-Bridgette), and Andy Shorten, Corey (Cody) Hartman, Brandy and Gina Shorten, Carrie (Dan) Eyer and Joanna and Tim Lynch; two great-grandchildren, Alexa Hartman and Cassidy Eyer; and many, many nieces and nephews.”Ginny had so many dear friends, but the family would like to especially recognize the Ahmad family who are an extension of our family – Dr. Iftikhar and Nadira Ahmad, Fataima (David) Warner and Leah (Sean) Berry. Ed Hlasta has helped our parents for many decades and Ginny and Art shared a mutual devotion with him. The family would like to give special thanks to the caregivers and staff of Park Vista who showed such caring and dignity to Ginny these past nine months.

John Roland Showalter, 81, of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away on December 30, 2023. He was born on April 3, 1942, in Mansfield, Ohio, to the late Rev. Roland Leroy Showalter and Edna Mae Burkhart Showalter. John was deeply loyal to his family and was a respected professor at Warren Wilson College for 40 years.

John’s educational journey began at Bellaire High School and McKinley High School in Ohio. He furthered his studies at Maryville College in Tennessee and the University of Illinois in Champlain.

Outside of his career, John had a variety of hobbies and interests. He enjoyed organ music, gothic architecture, history, railroads, tractors, and genealogy. His passion for these subjects brought him joy throughout his life.

Survived by his beloved wife, Catherine Showalter (Brutsch), John leaves behind a legacy of love and dedication to his family. He is also survived by his children, Wendy Meyer (Greg Capps), Mark Showalter (Kim), and Philip Showalter (Eddana), as well as his grandchildren, Vincent, Jonathan, Blakely, Eiley, Victoria, and Vanessa. He is also survived by his siblings, Tom Showalter (Sandy), Jim Showalter, Jane Sawyer (Harlan), and Joe Showalter (Linda McPhail).

Phyllis A Tepper Shudy died peacefully on October 23, 2012, at the age of 70. Loving wife of Peter Shudy, for 41 years. Proud mother of Dan (Stephanie Steger) Shudy. Step-mother of Janine (Gary) Biely. Special “mom” of Tracy Hunter and special “grandmother” of Ryan Hunter. Grandmother of April (Gary) Fleischmann and Brion Christensen. Great – grandmother of Natalie, Noah, and Natasha. Sister of Paul (Lesley) Tepper of Yakandanda, Australia; Peggy (Edwin) Luckman of Portland, OR; Carl (Janice) Tepper of Highland Village, TX; and the late Fred Tepper of Fort Worth, TX. Sister-in-law of Roz. Also loved by other relatives and friends. Phyllis was a devoted teacher and musician. She had a passion for service in the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Shufelt, Evelyn Lucile Johnson (Coddington) Our wonderful mother passed away in her daughters’ arms February 26, 2020, at Suncoast Hospice, at the age of 104. She was a resident of Lake Seminole Square Retirement Community in Seminole, Florida. She was born in Wabash, Indiana, March 12, 1915, to Amanda Charlotte Allen and Ross Leroy Coddington. She was predeceased by her parents and her husbands, Clayton Ellison Johnson Jr. (the father of her two daughters and a WWII Pacific veteran) and Russell Leroy Shufelt. She is survived by daughters, Sharlene Carrell and her husband, Ron and Diane Steen Toole (fur-baby, Fluffy); grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Sean and Melissa Lloyd, fur-kids, Tobi and GeorgE, Brett and Amy Lloyd, Stella and Connor, William and Lindsey Steen III, Donovan and Shaya, Allison Steen Napior, Colleen, Keaton, Cowen, and Cooper. We would like to thank Marilyn Angwin for the loving care and friendship you provided Evelyn. Evelyn arrived in Bradenton, FL, December 1918. She attended local public schools and graduated from Bradenton High School in 1932. She graduated in 1936 from Maryville College, a Presbyterian college in Tennessee, with a degree in Music (Piano) and Elementary Education and minored in Mathematics and Castilian Spanish. That summer, she attended the University of Florida to earn her Florida teaching certificate. She often told one of her favorite stories about when she came home from Maryville College during Christmas breaks, she always made sure to go swimming in the Gulf then go back and brag to her classmates about Florida’s great weather. She was a wonderful teacher for 31 years, 1st grade was her forte. In 1955, she was selected to be one of the teachers to open Anderson Elementary School in Tampa, FL. She taught 1st grade and played the piano for almost every school play and event. Then in Nov. 1970, she retired from teaching and married Russ. She moved to Miami Shores where she would live for 37 years in the home her grandchildren loved to visit and to go on many adventures in the area. She was a Steel Magnolia, albeit a transplanted one. She was unique, strong-willed, and kind. These traits served her well as the family matriarch who provided unconditional love and support. This was also evident in the relationships that she maintained with many people all her life, including one of her 1st-grade students, a local Tampa attorney, whom she stayed in touch with through the years. She was an active member of the community, serving the Northeast Miami Federated Women’s Club and Miami Shores Women’s Club. She was a charter member of the Friendly Villagers Club (welcomed new people to Miami Shores), Kappa Kappa Iota (Eta Conclave), North Miami Garden Club, Charter member of the 39ers (a social club), Barry University Women’s Auxiliary, the United Methodist Church of Miami (served as Secretary of United Methodist Women and was member of the Circle), and The Birthday Girls, a fun dinner group. She served as an officer and committee chairperson many times. She also played the piano before many club luncheons. In Tampa, she was a member of Palma Ceia Methodist Church where she also taught Sunday school. Please donate to Suncoast Hospice or LifePath Hospice in lieu of flowers. A memorial service will be held Sunday, March 22, 2020, 2:30 pm, at Lake Seminole Square, 8333 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, FL.

93, of Marietta died on December 1, 2014. Marguerite Fuess Sidner, 88, of Marietta died on December 10, 2014. William and Marguerite were married for 63 years. William was born and raised in Chester PA. William served 3 years in the Army during WWII on the island of Okinawa. After the war William earned his degree from Maryville College in TN. William then attended graduate school in Forth Worth TX where he met his wife, Marguerite. William worked as a director for the YMCA for 20 years in Texas and Louisiana. He then worked for 20 years for the State of New Jersey unemployment office. Marguerite was born and raised in Stuttgart, AK. She earned a degree at Hendrix College in AK. Marguerite had a 30 year career where she taught school in Texas and Louisiana and was a school social worker for the state of New Jersey. William is preceded in death by his 9 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his brother John Sidner of Chester PA. Marguerite is preceded in death by her sister Katherine “Kitty” Clement. William and Marguerite are survived by their son James Sidner of Houston TX, their son Walter Sidner of Marietta, their daughter-in-law, Janet Sidner, and 2 granddaughters, Hannah and Brianne Sidner. There will be a joint memorial service for William and Marguerite on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at 5pm at St. Andrew United Methodist Church with Rev. Mack Riley and Rev. Terry Phillips officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Keheley Building at the church. Inurnment will be in Georgia National Cemetery on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Andrew United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be expressed at: www.mariettafuneralhome.org

Rev. Graeme Wilson Sieber, 80, Maryville, TN, retired Presbyterian (U.S.A.) pastor, died December 13, 2015. Graeme graduated from Maryville College, Pittsburgh Seminary, and Nova University. He devoted his life to helping others. Even as an Alzheimer’s patient, he comforted fellow residents and staff. He served Presbyterian churches in Pennsylvania, Knoxville (Graystone), Farner and Oak Ridge and as Director of Bachman Home in Cleveland, Tennessee. He served on boards of Midway Rehabilitation Center and Nancy’s House, for people living with AIDS, and led PFLAG Knoxville. He volunteered over 1,000 hours in the Smokies and joined Alzheimer’s TN walks. Once called “that hippie preacher,” he focused on social justice, peacemaking, civil rights and affordable housing; counseled Vietnam draftees; and sought full rights and ordination for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals. G ra e m e treasured family and friends, discussing current issues. Hiking, music, traveling. His confidence in God was clear, expressed in ways that were welcoming and accepting, not judgmental. Preceded in death by parents, Henry Wilson Sieber & Mary Louise Speer Sieber McClure, and stepfather William A. McClure. Survived by wife of 56 years, Mildred Lineal Beard Sieber; children, Mary Elizabeth Sieber and Robert Graeme Sieber and his husband Lucio Maramba; grandchildren, Katharine Elizabeth Sieber-Ford and Matthew Stephen Sieber- Ford; brothers and their wives, James Leo and Carole Sieber, Frank and Betty McClure, Al and Alice McClure, George and Barbara McClure; inlaws, Taylor and Kathie Beard, Robert and Jean Beard, Marvin and Susie Beard, Liz Heid; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews. The family thanks Asbury Place staff and Blount Memorial Hospice for their care. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Highland Presbyterian Church (highlandpresby.org), 721 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN, 37804; Maryville College, Advancement Office, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804 (alumniandfriends.maryvillecollege.edu); Alzheimer’s Tennessee (alztennessee.org), 5801 Kingston Pike; Knoxville, TN, 37919; or PFLAG Maryville (pflagmaryville.org/donate). Memorial Service: Highland Presbyterian Church, Maryville, 1 p.m. Saturday, January 9, 2016. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, TN 982-6812, www.mccammonammonsclick.com .

Dr. Lewright Browning Sikes, age 68, died Tuesday, September 25, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Dr. Sikes was born in Rutherford County, TN in 1944, and was the son of the late McCulloch Hord and Judith Browning Sikes. Dr. Sikes received his B.A. degree from Maryville College and his M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Tennessee of Knoxville. He was a Professor of History at Middle Tennessee State University for 26 years. He was the author of The Public Life of Pierce Butler (1979), the editor of Nick Hardeman: A Civil War Novel (1993) and the author of articles and/or reviews in The Georgia Historical Quarterly, The Tennessee Historical Review, The North Carolina Historical Review, The Journal of the Early Republic, The Journal of American History, and Boarder States: Journal of the Kentucky-Tennessee American Studies Association. He presented and/or critiqued papers for many organizations, including The Southeastern American Society for Eighteenth Century Studies and the Society of Historians of the Early American Republic. Dr. Sikes was the recipient of several grants from The National Endowment for the Humanities and Middle Tennessee State University. His field of interest was Colonial and Early National America. His retirement gift of 160 rare books to the MTSU library was the core of the start-up collection of books for the Special Collections unit of the University Library. Dr. Sikes was a professional musician and performed with many organizations, including the Nashville Symphony Chorus, the Nashville Opera, the Jackson Tennessee Symphony, and a number of churches in Tennessee. Dr. Sikes is survived by his two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Sikes of Hendersonville and Parri (Todd) Thurman of Knoxville; granddaughters, Camilla Marie Thurman and Karenna Pearson Thurman; sisters, Judith (Scott) Farrell, Mary McCullough German, Lucy Karnes, Martha Felker and Jane (Richard) Renner. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Comprehensive Care Center Foundation in Nashville, TN in memory of Dr. Sikes.

passed away on November 21, 2014.

Patricia Ann Cox Sines, 77, died Feb. 10, 2007, in Franklin. She was born in Lisbon, Ohio, and moved to Fort Pierce in 1972. She graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn., and the University of Pittsburgh with a master of library science in 1968. She sang opera in college. In Fort Pierce she and her husband created Wayne Construction Co. In 1973, she became the librarian of John Carroll High School and worked there until her retirement in 1988. In Fort Pierce, she was president of the American Association of University Women, a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and a volunteer with the Treasure Coast Opera Society. Survivors include daughters Cynthia Catenaci of Rogersville, Tenn., and Patricia Walker of Vero Beach; brother Jim Cox of Canton, Ohio; three grandchildren; and former former husband Wayne Sines Jr.. Memorial contributions may be made to the John Carroll High School, 3402 Delaware Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34947-0349.