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Mary Mell Walker, 96, passed away peacefully on September 27 in Tallahassee, following her husband Harry “Hap” Walker who died only 10 days before.

A native Atlantan and graduate of Agnes Scott College, she grew up on Techwood Drive near the Georgia Tech campus and as a young woman worked at Georgia Tech for eight years, only solidifying her lifelong love of “the Institute.”

She and Hap married in late 1957, had son Daniel in 1959, and thanks to Hap’s early career lived in several states before settling in Charleston, South Carolina in 1963. Mary Mell left the stay-at-home role and re-entered the workforce in the early 1970s, having numerous secretarial and office administrative positions in Charleston and later in Atlanta into the 1990s. She particularly enjoyed assignments of “temp work,” the opportunities to meet a great variety of people

A lifelong Presbyterian who found solace in the Calvinist emphasis upon the sovereignty of God, she was an active member of North Avenue Presbyterian Church early in her life and again later, was an active member of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church in Charleston, and in her later years was blessed to be a member of Hope and then Covenant Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee.

Great friends and a love of reading shaped her life. If you were a friend, you were a friend for life; she cherished her precious friends in Atlanta, Charleston, and Tallahassee. Until the last days of her life, she loved to read – not only for entertainment, but also to unceasingly develop her Christian faith, because Christians are to love God with all one’s mind as well as heart and soul. If you read the Bible, monthly devotionals such as “Table Talk” and “Our Daily Bread,” magazines such as “Modern Reformation,” or books by R.C. Sproul, you have a kindred spirit in Mary Mell.

Mary Mell’s faith was no academic exercise. It grounded her as she persevered through numerous health challenges in her latter 50s and beyond, defeating stage 4 breast cancer in her early 80s along the way.

She is survived by her son, Daniel Walker; nieces Andrea Britt, Ellen Bradford, and Nancy Walker; and, nephews Joel Fleming and Herbert Leeming. Predeceasing her were her husband, Harry Walker; her brother, Joe Fleming; and her parents, Jimmie Johnson Fleming and Andy Fleming. Mary Mell also wished to acknowledge some of her wonderful friends of many decades, among them being Jane and Jimmy Snyder, Lenora Kirkland, Lillian Loomis, Merrile Kinard, Doris Rutherford, Minnie Whitaker, and Lucy Worthen, and those who predeceased Mary Mell, among them being Anne and Ken Long, Anne and Tom Eskew, Roger Howell, Mary and Bob Atkinson, Ralph Rutherford, Cecil Kirkland, Ray Kinard, and Will Loomis.

Hugh H Walker, 92, who lived in Franklin, Tennessee; however; the majority of his life and a place he called home was Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, August 23rd surrounded by his family and loved ones. Hugh was born in Memphis TN, to the late Paulus and Mary Walker, and is survived by his loving wife, Nancy of 64 years, daughter Lee Anne (Kevin) Hagan, & son, Andy Walker, as well as, his grandson’s Walker and Spencer Hagan. Hugh was a loyal, loving father and a friend to all who knew him. He graduated from The Duncan School in Nashville, earned a bachelor’s degree from Maryville College, Master’s Degree from Vanderbilt University, Louisiana State University and a Doctorate Degree from The University of Tennessee. Hugh served as a Naval Officer aboard the USS Trathen and was proud to serve his country. As a lifelong educator, Hugh touched the lives of many students over the years teaching at Castle Heights Military Academy and The Baylor School in Chattanooga where he also served as the head coach of the track and cross-country teams. He then went on to teach at Chattanooga State and North Georgia Technical College. He dedicated his life to serving others by teaching and coaching.

William Edward “Bill” Wallace, age 82, of Maryville, passed away Monday, June 27, 2016, at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was an active member of Monte Vista Baptist Church for 55 years. He was a graduate of Townsend High School. He had a BS Degree from Maryville College, where he played basketball all four years, he received his guidance certificate from The University of Tennessee Knoxville and his MA degree from LMU. He was selected to the Blount County Sports Hall of Fame, Maryville College Wall of Fame and the first class of William Blount High School Wall of Fame. He was an avid supporter of Blount County Schools, where he served as a teacher, counselor, and coach for 38 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pauline Wallace; sister, Shirley Ann Werner; niece, Freda Rosner; and grandson, Brandon Wallace Ryan. He is survived by his lovely, dedicated wife, Alice Ann Rathbone Wallace, for 60 years; daughters and sons-in-laws, Alicia and Barry Lail, of Alcoa, Karen and Danny Harbin, of Louisville; grandchildren, Haley Lail, of Greenback, Cole Lail, of Alcoa, Caleb Harbin and Abbi Harbin, of Louisville; great-nephew, Mark Rosner. The funeral service was held at Monte Vista Baptist Church, with Rev. Jerry Montooth, Rev. Bob Dalton and Dr. Howard Olive officiating and Bethel Cemetery for the interment. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be to made Monte Vista Baptist Church, 1735 Old Niles Ferry Road, Maryville TN 37803, or Maryville College Scots Club, c/o Randy Lambert, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, Tn 37804.

WALTERS, MRS. CLARA K. WALKER – died Friday, July 12, 2013, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem. Clara K. was born on July 26, 1918, in Knox County, Tennessee, to Harvey Baker Walker and Clara Keller Walker. Clara K. attended Maryville College and the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and taught school in Knox County. She was a long-time member of Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church where she was active in the choir and the United Methodist Women before moving to Winston-Salem in 2001. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bruce T. Walters; parents; infant daughter, Clara Candace; and her two sisters, Martha Marley and Elizabeth Thurmer. She is survived by son, Jeff Walters and wife, Margaret; daughter, Kitty Walker and husband, Jim; grandchildren, Chad Walters and wife, Tiffany, Amy Walker Lawson and fiancé, Alex Crea, and Drew Walker and wife, Lesley; great grandchildren, Jacob Lawson, Hope Lawson, Allie Gaunt, Evan Lawson and Wyatt Walker; great-great grandchildren, Isabella and Carson Lawson; nieces, Marti Blincoe and Lois Brink; nephew, Harvey Thurmer; and special friend, Marna Barclay.

Anne L. Walton, 83, of Wellston passed away at her home on Wednesday morning, August 6, 2014. She was born in Marysville, Ohio, on August 1, 1931, daughter of the late French Snider and Lamont Sewell Snider. She was a graduate of Marysville High School and received her degree in elementary education from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee. She retired after teaching for 31 years in the Vinton County Schools. She attended the First Presbyterian Church of Marysville and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Wellston. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary 371 of Wellston and past president of the ALA District 8. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star-Hamden Chase Chapter 244 and also a lifetime member of NEA, OEA, D.A.R.T., and the Jackson and Vinton County Retired Teachers Association. Anne was a well known volunteer at local nursing homes and delivered newspapers and bananas to them weekly. She was fondly known as the Banana Lady. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Earl Walton in March of 1997. She is survived by life-long friends, Ken and Pam Dunlap of Salineville, Ohio; her furry friends and companions, Buffy and Peanut; and numerous faithful friends of the community, church, and American Legion Post 371 of Wellston. Friends are invited to call at the Jenkins Funeral Chapel in Wellston on Sunday from 4 until 8 P.M. The Ladies Auxiliary Poppy Ceremony will be conducted at 6 P.M. Services will be Monday at 11 A.M. at the Jenkins Chapel with John Pelletier CLP officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgewood Cemetery in Anne’s final place of rest. Memorial contributions in Anne’s memory can be made to the American Legion Auxiliary 371 of Wellston or the First Presbyterian Church of Wellston, 18 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Wellston, Ohio 45692.

at the age of 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. After 55 years, she has rejoined her husband, William Carlisle Walton, Jr. who predeceased her in 1959. Single-handedly, she lovingly reared their four children: Patsy Collins (Tom) of Raleigh, Pam Bailey (Don) of Chapel Hill, Billy Walton (Toni Causby) of Greenville, and Lee Walton (Jane Covel) of Meridianville, AL. She was a beloved grandmother to eleven: Kimberly, Bethany, Lee, Lara, Rebecca, Nathaniel, Blake, Chad, Felicia, Josh and Cam; and great-grandmother to five: Eaden, Elsa, Sophia, Ella, and Kayla. Her children would especially like to express their amazement and gratitude that she had the love, persistence and fortitude to raise the four of them as a single mom. Mary Jane was born in Newport News, Virginia to Wilmoth Hickman Person of Birmingham, AL and Charles Edwin Person of Williamsburg, VA. She was predeceased by a devoted brother, Charles E. Person of Birmingham. She was a graduate of North Fulton High School in Atlanta and Maryville College in Maryville, TN where she met and married her future husband, Carl, in December 1942. The couple later moved to Nutley, NJ then to Durham, NC to answer Carl’s call to the ministry. Mary Jane remained a faithful minister’s wife, supporting her husband every step of the way, until his tragic death in 1959. After his death, she continued to devote much of her time and energy to the church, especially the start-up of Benson Memorial Methodist in Raleigh. In addition, she was active in PTA, Raleigh Homemakers Club, Bridge Club, Garden Club and her ever-treasured Discussion Group at Benson Memorial. After she retired from working at the NC State Milk Commission, she volunteered at the hospital, Dorcas Shop, Meals on Wheels, Special Olympics and other causes too numerous to list. However, nothing made her happier than holding a baby in her lap. It is fitting that at the hour she slipped away, a new great-granddaughter arrived.

Robert B. Watkins passed away on September 21, 2011.

passed away December 15, 2013.

Ann Elizabeth Newcomer Watson, 80, of Maryville passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Ann was born in Hollywood, CA on May 16, 1938. She attended Maryville College, and spent many years as the Director of Christian Education at 2nd Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga. She also spent time with the Chattanooga shelter for Battered Women. She loved volunteering, and spent her time with the Maryville College Clayton Center, the Maryville College Community Chorus and the PJ Parkinsons Support Group of Blount County. Ann is preceded in death by her husband Robert Hood Watson, parents Benjamin and Elizabeth Newcomer, sister Claudia Kittle and daughter Lauren Watson Williamson. She is survived by her cherished friend Joe Johnson, son Michael Watson (Melissa) of Seymour, son-in-law Tony Williamson of Knoxville, grandchildren Nate (Alecia), Jacqueline and Grant Watson, and Melinda and Rob Williamson, sister Carolyn Altrock and sister and brother-in-law Natha and Ron Black. As was always evident throughout Ann’s life, To God Be the Glory.

Elizabeth Brimfield Watt, age 102 died February 21, 2018 at The Fountains in Atco, NJ. She was the daughter of the late William and Ella (Russell) Brimfield. She was a graduate of Hammonton High School and Maryville College, a Presbyterian College at Maryville, Tennessee and was a teacher for over 25 years. In 1942, she married J. Robert Watt, a student at Princeton Theological Seminary whom she had met at College. They were married 60 years, Rev. J Robert Watt died in 2002. During their years in the ministry she served as a Sunday School teacher, a Deacon and was involved in Women’s Work. For a number of years she was a volunteer patient advocate at Kessler Hospital in Hammonton. She was a member of the Hammonton Presbyterian Church. She grew up in Hammonton and returned to live here in 1975 and lived in her childhood home until 2000. She moved to the Fountains at Cedar Parke in 2000 where she enjoyed living until her death. She is survived by a son, Stephen R. Watt (Connie) of Todd, N.C. and a daughter Nancy W. Cucciniello (Sam) of Hammonton, NJ. Three grandchildren, S. Robert Watt (Angela) of Winston-Salem, NC, Christopher W. Cucciniello (Lauren) of Vineland, NJ and Stephanie C. Madaris (Tracy) of Albertville, Al., a nephew William W. Brimfield of Manchester, Pa. and 11 great grandchildren.

Mary Ray Watts 84, of Pompton Plains passed away on April 19, 2016. Born in Lexington, Virginia she lived in Franklin Lakes before moving to Pompton Plains in 2009. A member of the High Mountain Presbyterian Church in Franklin Lakes, Mary was one of the founding charter members of the Presbyterian Church at Franklin Lakes and the first woman Elder at the Church. A former second grade teacher in Pompton Lakes, one of the happiest and most rewarding part of Mary’s life was raising her children. Beloved wife of 60 years of Edward Watts of Pompton Plains. Devoted mother of Virginia Zackrone and her husband Eric of Suffern, New York, Susan Fitzgerald of Warwick, New York and Pamela Stevens of Haskell, NJ. Loving grandmother of Sean Fitzgerald, Corey Stevens and Kyle Stevens. Dear sister of Martha Mahoney of Florida and Sue Cooper-Street of Maryland. The family will received family and friends and a memorial service took place at the High Mountain Presbyterian Church, Franklin Lakes. Private Cremation. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Mary’s memory to The Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030 or the High Mountain Presbyterian Church, 730 Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417.

age 86, of Martin, TN died Monday, November 10, 2014 at Martin Health Care. Born in Parsonburg, Maryland (1928), she spent her childhood in that area. After her father’s death in 1944, Miss Weaver, sister Nancy an her mother moved to Hendersonville, NC to be close to family. She was proud of her Weaver heritage, her Weaver ancestors founded Weaverville, NC. Miss Weaver was a crafter, photographer and traveler. She also enjoyed cuisines from many world cultures. An avid reader, she embraced electronic books. Her Kindle was her constant companion. And, she volunteered for her church and community organizations. She is survived by her nephew, Vann (Laura) Evans of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents, ROscoe Robinson Weaver and Ethel Christina Lancaster Weaver and her sister, Nancy Jane Weaver Evans.

Margaret Ann Kettles Weaver, 91, died peacefully at Paramount Senior Living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on January 9, 2022, with family by her side. Peg was born on October 26, 1930, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She was raised in Pittsburgh (Swissvale), in the house built by her Scottish grandfather. She graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee and began her work life as an administrative assistant at Union Carbide in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. She met her future husband, Miles O. Weaver, there and they were married in Pittsburgh on July 11, 1953.

Peg returned to her education following the birth of their 4 children and obtained a degree in Mathematics from Carnegie Institute of Technology followed by a Master’s in Education from the University of Pittsburgh. When the family moved to Fremont in 1968, she began teaching Mathematics at Gibsonburg High School and continued there while taking night classes at the University of Toledo College of Law. Following her graduation she opened an office on Justice Street with fellow attorney Nancy Scranton, the first women to practice law in Sandusky County. In 1985 she was elected Common Pleas Judge for Sandusky County and served three terms, retiring in 2003 to comply with State of Ohio age limitations.

Once retired, she and Miles moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida, and remained there until 2012 following the deaths of both Miles (2011) and son Laird (2012). She returned north to live initially in Louisville, Kentucky with daughter Lisa, and then back to Pittsburgh to be near son Lance.

Peg was widely known for her years of community service including the Fremont School Board, Junior Achievement, and the Red Cross, among others, and she was a recipient of the Athena Award in recognition for it. On her retirement, the late Paul E. Gillmor, former Ohio Representative to the U.S. House of Representatives, publicly thanked her for her public service and community commitment in the U.S. Congressional Record.

She loved her students, deeply advocated for her clients, and served as a mentor to many. A lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church, her integrity and strength of character were evident in her personal and professional activities. She was a lover of life, people, family and friends, education, the Law, music (piano, choir), gardening, and puzzles. Peg was someone whose gifts were shared freely and influenced so many. For the last decade she struggled mightily against the ravages of Alzheimer’s dementia yet continued to spread joy through sharing her musical gift: playing beautiful piano for the residents and staff to enjoy. Her battle is over and she is at peace. She will be sorely missed.

Remaining children include daughter Melissa (Lisa) Weaver (Mike Miller), Louisville, KY, and sons Lance (Sharon) of Pittsburgh and Lon (Robyn) of Duluth, MN. 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren will also mourn her loss: Geoff Miller (Margaret Coblentz) with Liam and Petra, San Francisco, CA; Colin (Megan Manion), Minneapolis, MN; Chris Miller (Becky) with Elinore, Asheville, NC; Kim (Matt Mason), Chapel Hill, NC; Mary (Nick Celender), Pittsburgh; and, Michelle (Gareth Blyth), Pittsburgh.

Martin Laird Weaver

STUART, FL: Martin Laird Weaver, 55, of Stuart, FL, died July 4, 2012 at his mother’s home in Port St. Lucie, FL.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Martin was a resident of Stuart and Port St. Lucie, FL for 30 years, moving from Fremont, PA, where he grew up.

Mr. Weaver graduated from Maryville College in Tennessee, majoring in history. He served in the US Air Force and upon discharge settled in Florida where he worked in a number of positions, most recently for the Florida Department of Agriculture.

He was an active member of the Indian River Presbyterian Church and a charter member of the Palm City Presbyterian Church. His musical contributions included singing Bass in the choirs of his churches, playing trombone or piano when called upon, and ringing in the Treasure Coast Handbell Choir.

Survivors include his mother, Margaret Weaver of Port St. Lucie, FL; sister, Lisa Weaver Miller of Louisville, KY; and brothers, Lance of Pittsburgh, PA, and Lon of Duluth, MN. He was preceded in death by his father, Miles Weaver of Port St. Lucie, FL.

Helen McCulley Webb, age 103, of Maryville, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at Asbury Place. She was a member of Maryville First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a retired school teacher from Blount County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank T. Webb. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Lynn and Penny Webb; daughter and son-in-law, Ellen Ann and Sam Johnson; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, H.C. McCulley Jr.; caregiver and special friend, Franka Rogers. Family and friends will meet at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, at the Grandview Mausoleum’s Chapel for the funeral service, with Rev. Charles Jenkins officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Maryville First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1301 E. Broadway, Maryville, TN 37804.

Ruth Freeman Webb, 91, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2016 at Blount Memorial Hospital after a brief illness, leaving behind legions of friends who treasure memories of her exuberant outlook on life, her many acts of kindness, and her irrepressible optimism and humor. She was born Ruth Lillian Freeman on October 9, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA to Hubert Milo Freeman and Marion Leoti Freeman. After a childhood spent in Philadelphia, PA, New York, NY, and Chattanooga, TN, she came to Maryville to attend Maryville College, from which she graduated cum laude in 1946. Shortly thereafter, she met Eugene Leslie Webb, Jr., whom she married in 1948. After teaching at Maryville High School (where she was a much beloved English teacher for six years), Maryville College, and the University of Tennessee, she taught Special Reading at Sam Houston Elementary School for 14 years, retiring in 1985. She was an active member of New Providence Presbyterian Church, where she served as teacher of several Sunday school classes, as Circle Chairman, as Clerk of Session during the period 1993-1995, and as church archivist. She was an active member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, an organization that promotes the professional development of women educators, which she served in numerous capacities-as Mu Chapter President during the period 1976-78, as Beta Tau President and as Parliamentarian, and as Chair of numerous committees. Ruth was a devoted mother and grandmother, taking special delight in the growth and the accomplishments of her children and of her granddaughter. She was an avid gardener, an animal lover, and a friend to many, from her contemporaries to those a half-century younger. She was an enthusiastic participant for 63 years in the Third Friday Book Club, where she forged some close and enduring friendships. She was also a friend over many years to a number of Maryville College students, whom she invited to drop by her home without advance notice any time they needed a study break. Ruth was predeceased by her parents; and by her husband of fifty years. She is survived by her son, David Lea Webb of Hanover, NH and his wife Carolyn Gordon; by her daughter, Virginia Webb Hayden of St. Louis, MO and her husband Brian Hayden; and by her granddaughter, Annalisa Fiona Webb-Gordon of Hanover, NH. A memorial service celebrating her life was held at New Providence Presbyterian Church on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Dr. Emily J. Anderson and Rev. Dr. Stan Rushing officiating; she was interred at Magnolia Cemetery in Maryville. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that she be remembered in donations to New Providence Presbyterian Church, to Maryville College, to Habitat for Humanity, or to the Blount County Animal Shelter.

Eleanor B. (“Kris”) Webb, 93, died Saturday, February 13, 2016, at a local hospital after a brief illness. Kris was born August 10, 1922, in Ericson, NE, to Harry J. and Olive C. Boyles. She and her family moved to Florida in the spring of 1926, and lived in Penny Farms for 5 years before relocating to Live Oak. Kris graduated from Suwanee High School at age 16, as Valedictorian of her class. She worked for 2 years before attending Maryville College and Florida State College for Women, graduating in 1945 and moving to Punta Gorda. She was a Home Economics teacher and English teacher, and later became Dean of Women at Charlotte High School. She spent the last 9 years of her 39 year career as Director of Food Service for the Charlotte County School System before retiring in 1987. In 2015, she was recognized by The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, a society for women educators, for being a member for 60 years. She was an active member of the Charlotte County Retired Educators Association for a number of years. She was a long time member of First United Methodist Church and was treasurer for the United Christian Women as well as the Barb Bryant Circle for many years. Kris enjoyed fishing, boating and in her younger years, hunting with her husband and sons. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Sankey E. Webb, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Sankey E. “Eddie” (Ellen) Webb, III and H. Orrin (Cindy) Webb of Punta Gorda; granddaughters Leigh (Jason) Erickson of Marietta, GA, Hilary (Dusty) Holley of Auburndale, and Haley Webb of Punta Gorda; great granddaughters Ellie and Anna Erickson and great grandson Webb Holley.

Dr. John Earl Webb passed away on July 15, 2015 at N.E. Georgia Medical Center. He was born on September 10, 1934 in Pueblo, Colorado to the late William W. Webb and Audrienne E. Leonard Webb of Alcoa, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Tim Webb. Dr. Webb, who received his doctorate in dentistry from the University of Tennessee, established his practice in Blue Ridge, where he was a resident for the past 52 years. He was a Navy veteran, serving aboard the USS Cadmus. He was also a founder, member and past president of the Safari Club International (Greater Atlanta Chapter and Georgia Chapter), and a member of the NRA, Ducks Unlimited, and the Sports Car Club of America. He was an avid hunter, seeing the world in pursuit of his hobby. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Linda G. Webb, daughter and son-in-law, Betsy and Chris Hofflin, brothers Martin Bundschu, William Webb, and Dr. Thomas Webb, as well as nieces and nephews Sherry Gray Browning, Michael Gray, Shannon Gray, Sharee Gibson, Skip Webb, Kathy Webb, Chris Webb and Brian Webb.

William Gerald (Jerry) Weeks, age 69, died Friday, June 5, 2015, of a massive heart attack while attending the Southeastern Lutheran Synod Convention in Birmingham, Ala. Jerry was born Nov. 12, 1945, in Knoxville, the son of William Oscar and Mildred Haun Weeks, who preceded him in death. He married Marian McCauley Weeks '70 on Aug. 6, 1967, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Knoxville. Jerry graduated from Bearden High School in Knoxville in 1963, and went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts from Maryville College, Master of Divinity from Yale University, and Master of Theology from Princeton University. Jerry was ordained as a Lutheran minister in 1971 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Knoxville. He served churches in Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Kansas, and Virginia. He was currently serving the congregation at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Knoxville. He is survived in death by his wife of almost 48 years, Marian; his daughters, Tonja West '92 (Michael) of Wausau, Wis., and Stephanie Bunten (William) of Topeka, Kan.; his granddaughters, Meredith, Hillary, Elaine, and Suzanne; and his beloved dog, Prince. The memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, June 12, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Knoxville. Visitation will be held in the Messiah Lutheran Church fellowship hall immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Maryville College, Advancement Office, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804.

Vivian Moore Weger, age 93, of Sunrise Beach, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2013, at her home. She was born February 26, 1920, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Samuel Murray and Mary Elizabeth (Morris) Moore. She was united in marriage to Lowell Claud “Butch” Weger who preceded her in death in March of 1969. Vivian was a retired school teacher. She was a member of the Ozark Chapel United Methodist Church in Laurie. There, she was active in United Methodist Women and the intercessory prayer group, served as church librarian and also served as the Lay Delegate to the state conference. She enjoyed traveling and loved to water ski. She was an accomplished skier, skiing through her 84th summer. Vivian is survived by her sister, Fritzi Phillips of Daytona Beach, Florida; her children, Frances W. Hagen of Chicago, Illinois, Ellie Bernadette Weger of Bolivar, Missouri, Lowell C. Weger and wife Carolyn E. of Moore, Oklahoma and Harriet L. Weger of Jackson, Missouri; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two nieces and a nephew and many friends.

Arlene Larson Weible passed October 10, 2016.

Wanda Neal Frye Weichel, 94, of Knoxville went to be with the Lord on Sunday April 28, 2019. She was a faithful member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church, and she taught school in Knox County for twenty five years. She was preceded in death by husband of thirty-five years, Joseph V. Frye, Jr.; second husband of nineteen years, Richard R. Weichel; and brother, James Robert Neal. She is survived by daughters, Vickie Frye Dowling (John), Gail Frye Winter (Robert), Trudy Frye Strange (Lynn); grandchildren, Aaron Dowling (Debby), Annie Watson (Tommy), Amy McCallum (Scot), Joe Winter (Julie), Leanne Conwell (Josh) Jennifer Davis (Joe), Curtis Strange (Elizabeth), Rebekah Crowe (Brandon), and Ben Strange (Hannah); great-grandchildren, Kylie Dowling, Kinzel, Cadie, and Collette McCallum, Noah, Eli, Samuel, and Tess Watson, Eliza and Spencer Winter, Cainan, Corban, and Cooper Crowe, Ava, and Nora Strange, Rori and Bridget Conwell, and Beaux, Georgia, and Porter Sharpe; sister, Jean Draper; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:30 until 7:00 pm Tuesday April 30, 2019, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. A funeral service will follow with Dr. Sean White officiating. The family and friends will meet at 10:45 am Wednesday May 1, 2019, at Caledonia Cemetery for an 11:00 am interment service. Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel in charge of arrangements. Online obituary may be viewed at www.rosemortuary.com.

Elizabeth McLaren Weimer passed away on November 20, 2016.

age 97, of Walland, TN passed away on July 24, 2015 at her home in Johnson City, TN. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert Stepp and Raymond Weiss; sisters Abigail, Flora, Annabelle, and Maude; brothers George and Porter; daughter Roberta; and son William. Lucile Weiss was born on January 15, 1918 in Walland, TN to John C. Gillespie and Mary Josephine Walker. She is survived by her son, Robert Stepp of Kingsport, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and two great, great grandchildren. Lucile Weiss attended school in Walland and graduated from Maryville College in 1939. She was a lifelong teacher who taught at Maryville College and numerous secondary schools throughout the southeast. She was an avid gardener and active member of the Walland United Methodist Church for most of her life.

Celeste Martino Weller passed away August 16, 2008.