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Trevor George Williams, MD, 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Novant Health Medical Center in Salisbury. Dr. Williams was born in Stirling, New Jersey, on April 9, 1924 to Rev. George Owen Williams and Edith Kiss Williams, who were English immigrants. Dr. Williams attended a two-room school through the early grades and later finished high school in Flemington, NJ. He attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN, for 2 years before enlisting in the Navy College Training Program at Carson Newman College in Morristown, TN. Through that program, he entered the University of Georgia School of Medicine, in Augusta, GA. After his second year, he married Miss Jean Messer. Following graduation, he enrolled in an internship at Jersey City Medical Center, New Jersey. After one year, he was activated in Navy training as a photo fluoroscopic officer for tuberculosis elimination in Navy personnel. He also served in the Dispensary for Navy personnel and civilian family members. After discharge from the Navy, he went to Park View Hospital in Rocky Mount, NC, to complete his medical training in a surgical residency and obtained his license to practice in North Carolina. With the help of his father-in-law, he bought a medical practice in Forest City, NC. After the Korean Armistice, there was an active recall of physicians, and Dr. Williams reported to duty and trained as a Naval flight officer. He was attached to a Marine unit and stationed on the east coast. Upon release, he returned to his medical practice in Forest City. After 10 years of private practice, Dr. Williams obtained a position as a Psychiatric resident, and studied under Dr. Eugene McCraney, Department of Psychiatry, University of Georgia School of Medicine. After the three-year program, Dr. Williams returned to Rutherford County, NC, and opened a mental health center. He was subsequently made Western Regional Director of North Carolina Mental Health; later, the Director of Broughton Hospital in Morganton, NC, was added to his job description. A sudden shift in politics and drop in state funding led him to the Mental Health Center in Salisbury, NC. Following his retirement from the Mental Health Center in Salisbury, he worked part-time in the Mental Health Center in Statesville, NC, until his total retirement at the end of 1999. While he was in Salisbury, Dr. Williams took up wood-carving and gave many of his carvings to family members, First Presbyterian Church, Hood Seminary, and others. He enjoyed dancing with Jean, reading, teaching, Kiwanis, group studies, and traveling with Gail. Following the death of his wife of 62 years and while living at Trinity Oaks, he met his second wife Dr. Gail Hounshell, at First Presbyterian Church in Salisbury, where they both were members. She joined him at Trinity Oaks and they enjoyed a happy marriage of eight years. In addition to Dr. Gail Hounshell, Dr. Williams is survived by his 3 children Mrs. Eugenia W. Peskoe, Mr. Robert T. Williams (Zan), and Mrs. Deborah W. Messinger (Dwight); 7 grandchildren Brad, Amy, Sarah, Clay, Curt, Trevor, and John; and 7 great-grandchildren Avery, Emerson, Eleanor, Anna Claire, Catherine, George, and Henry. In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by a sister, Gwyn Williams McKee and son-in-law, Dr. Stanley Peskoe A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, February 3, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow in Lewis Hall. There will be a private inurnment. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 308 West Fisher Street, Salisbury, NC 27014 or Hood Theological Seminary, 1810 Lutheran Synod Drive, Salisbury, NC 28144. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Williams family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

George Robert “Bob” Williams age 91 of Maryville passed away November 12, 2020. He was retired from ALCOA with 35 years of service and was a member of the ALCOA 25 year service club. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War, and was a graduate of Maryville College. Bob was a loving husband, father, grand-father and great grand-father. Time with his family was what he enjoyed most. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter M. Williams and Irene Roberts Williams; wife, Mary Taylor Hicks Williams. Survivors include his daughters, Beth Williams and Ann Kerley (Chris); grandchildren, Brandi Conner (Billy), Jarred Kerley (Caitlynn), Jordan Kerley; great-granddaughter, Alexis Conner. Due to Covid 19 a private family service was held at Grandview Cemetery. Those who wish may make memorials to the Wounded Warrior Project 1349 W Peachtree St NE STE 1800, Atlanta, GA 30309 or woundedwarriorproject.org. www.mccammonammonsclick.com 865-982-6812

Robert Keith Williams (“Keith”), 65, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida.

Keith was born on February 14, 1957, in Homestead, Florida, to Roland Leslie Williams Jr. and Martha “Marty” Orrico. Keith fondly recalled his childhood homes at Homestead AFB, Vanderburg AFB, Chanute AFB, Whiteman AFB, Patrick AFB and Minot AFB.

Keith befriended every stranger, and had the unique ability to recall, to the finest minutiae, the personal details of just about everyone he crossed paths with during those formative years. His precise memory of people and places afforded him the opportunity later in life to connect with numerous friends of the past who shared those memories with him. His affable personality was contagious to everyone he met.

In 1971, Keith’s family settled in Melbourne, Florida. He attended Johnson Junior High and Eau Gallie High School, where he lettered in Football and Track & Field, excelled in the classroom, and met the love of his life, Lynn Wilson.

Keith’s on and off the field success afforded him the opportunity to attend college and play football on a full tuition scholarship at Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee, matriculating in 1975. Some of Keith’s fondest memories stem from his time at Maryville, where he was inducted into the College’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013, a special honor that recognized Keith’s profound impact on his classmates, teammates, and coaches. When Keith was informed that he was to be inducted to the Hall of Fame, he quipped to his children that any debate about his athletic accomplishments could finally be put to rest. Keith forever loved his Maryville Scots.

In 1981, Keith married his high school sweetheart, Lynn. Shortly thereafter, Keith and Lynn moved to Gainesville, Florida, where Keith enrolled at the University of Florida College of Law. In 1983, they welcomed their daughter, Christie, into the world. Keith relished being a young father while in Law School, and would take Christie with him to the law library, intramural events, and Gator games. Their time in Gainesville solidified the Williams family’s life-long love for the Florida Gators.

In 1987 and 1989, Keith and Lynn welcomed their two sons, Brett and Taylor, respectively, into the world. In 1989, Keith opened his private law practice in Melbourne to further serve the community he grew up in. Clients and opposing counsels alike described Keith as a kind, fair, diligent, and compassionate professional.

Without question, Keith’s success as an attorney was secondary to the joy he found with his family. Keith was passionately involved in all of his children’s pursuits, from cheerleading competitions and science fairs to formulating football plays on scrap paper. In his own words, his children were his greatest accomplishments. Keith took great pride in being a Head Coach and winning multiple county wide youth football championships over the years. He treated all children as his own and mentored many over the years, and personified being a pillar in the community. Keith was beloved by those who saw him as a father figure and knew him as “Coach Keith.”

David Noel Williams, age 89, of Ann Arbor, MI passed away on March 19,2024. He was one of the smartest people around (yes, a particle physicist) but was known even more for his generous heart and caring spirit. A true southern gentleman (as his wife often described him). He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
David Williams was born October 10, 1934, in Lewisburg, Tennessee to Eudora and Revell Williams. David grew up in the south enjoying spring fed swimming holes and climbing the giant’s thumb (a rock formation he brought his kids back to climb in future years). He graduated from Spring City High School and went on to attend Maryville College, where he had strong family ties. While a student there, he met Jean Boyd, who had come from Pennsylvania to study at Maryville. After earning his Bachelor’s Degree with a double major in Physics and Philosophy from Maryville, he married his Pennsylvania sweetheart. The young couple moved to California, where David supported the family by working at Lockheed while also pursuing physics at the University of California at Berkeley. Once Jean earned her degree and teaching certificate, he was able to devote himself full time to his studies and earned a PhD in Physics. The young couple lived in Europe while David did Postdoctoral Studies at the ETH in Zurich, Switzerland and then at the French National Center for Scientific research in Saclay, France. Then it was back to the United States for a year at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and for the birth of his daughter Judith. David then accepted a teaching position at the University of Michigan where he taught and did research for 33 years. During those years he was able to take Sabbaticals in Berlin and Melbourne, Australia. As a Professor Emeritus he continued to “work on Physics”.
During his career as a professor, David also pursued a passion for a new up and coming gadget-the home computer. This interest led him to help develop a software language program for physicists that is still being used today. Many years after he had retired, one of his nephews was in a Bachelor’s Program at Princeton University and was thrilled to read an article for class written by his uncle David!
A lifelong learner, David always had a stack of books (which he finished in record time), took up a number of languages foreign to him (French, German, Spanish), and was always looking for ways to help (tutoring relatives virtually during the pandemic for example). When facing health challenges, he was always known by his grace and kindness to the medical staff who walked alongside. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and professor.
Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Jean; his children, Judi (Curt) Quiner of Chanhassen, MN and Alex (Maricela) Williams of Toluca MX; his grandchildren, Christy and Hannah Quiner of Chanhassen, MN and Alexander Williams of Toluca MX; brother, John; siblings-in-law, Jim Boyd, Charlie (Pat) Boyd, Marge (Dave) Rupp, Dick Boyd, Nancy Boyd, Sam (Cheryl) Boyd, Shirley O’Baker, and Marilyn White; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
David was preceded in death by parents, F. Revell and Eudora; and by half siblings-in-law, Douglas Dougherty, Harry Dougherty, Louis Dougherty, and June Wise.

How do you tell the story of a storyteller? If you knew my dad, the first response would be: repeat, repeat, repeat. Max was born May 16, 1935 in Tremont, TN, the first of 4 boys and 1 girl. His childhood was not easy from a physical or emotional standpoint, and maybe that’s a clue to how he chose his career later in life. From the simple education of the Blount County schools of Chilhowee View and Everett High, he went on to attend Maryville College and begin work for the State of Tennessee Welfare Department where he helped those children in Blount County that were poor and in difficult or dangerous home situations. He was a member of the TN Air National Guard 151st Fighter Interceptor Squadron. In 1962, he served in Germany as a mechanic for the F-104 Starfighter as part of the second Berlin Crisis. In the late 1960’s he went back to school at Vanderbilt University and received a Master’s degree in Social Work. He spent the next almost 30 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for both the McNabb Center and Overlook Mental Health Services. It is impossible for us to know how many lives he either saved from suicide or simply gave the ability to live better over the years, but we know that several of his patients would regularly send him updates even after he retired and a few even went into mental health services as well. As a devoted Christian, he served his Lord through the local church as a trustee, deacon, and teacher for more than 60 years as well as multiple mission trips to build churches or houses. Finally, he was a devoted husband to Frances for 62 years, father to Eric, grandfather to Daniel, Ellie, and Silas, brother, and uncle for whom the word family extended beyond just relatives to the many friends and others he impacted through the years. So again I will ask, how do you tell the story of a storyteller? In this case it seems repeat, repeat, repeat is actually the right answer. If we all repeat the story of his life over and over and over through our own, we and those we help will all be better off. Max passed away on September 7, 2021. Friends may come by the funeral home and sign the register book and pay their respects from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM on Friday. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at Grandview Pavilion on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 11AM. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com

Albert Van Gould Williamson, Jr., 75, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He had fought a short but brave battle against cancer.

Van was born on December 23, 1945 in Eastman, GA to the late Albert Van Gould Williamson, Sr. and Naomi Grace Duncan Williamson.

He spent most of his early years in Maryville, TN. His mother was very talented in playing the piano and so music became a big part of his life. At the end of his sophomore year, he decided to follow family tradition of attending military academies and finished his junior and senior year at Kentucky Military Institute in Lyndon, Kentucky. After graduation, he moved back home to attend Maryville College. During college, he was a member of the college choir which toured the country. One of the most memorable stops was at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Van could trace his family ancestry back to 1865 when his great-great-great grandfather built the first building at the corner at Cherry Street and Northwest Broad Street. His mother and maternal grandmother were avid genealogists, so he was raised on learning the history of his family and Wayne County. He brought to life his family ancestry and extensive knowledge of history in the vivid stories that captivated his children and grandchildren.

Van worked many years for J.C. Penney, managing retail stores and relocating several times as the position required.  While managing the store in Goodlettsville, TN, he met and married his soul mate and the love of his life, Susan Lynn Holt.  After marriage, Van and Sue decided to move to St. Simon’s Island to help his parents manage the family corporations dealing with commercial real estate. In 1982, Van moved his family to Jesup when another business opportunity was available. Later bought the local Western Auto franchise, which he operated successfully for many years. Later in his working career, he oversaw the building of several residential homes and managed the renovation and construction projects including the design and construction of the rebuilding of the Whaley Center building in downtown Jesup that was destroyed by fire in 2014.

Van loved being with his children and grandchildren and sharing the knowledge he had acquired in his life with them.  He was an avid shooter who loved teaching the art of shooting as well as gun safety to his students.  Van coached the 4-H .22 rifle team for many years where they competed and won countless competitions. He also coached the Tri-County Gun Club Youth Shotgun team. In 1998, he watched one of his sons take a gold medal in 410 shotgun skeet shooting competition in Georgia’s Junior Olympic games. He also volunteered as an assistant baseball coach.  In his spare time, he loved collecting stamps, continued to look for more ancestors of his and Sue’s family, and watched movies.  He and his father had been avid duck hunters and would travel to the bayous of Louisiana annually until his father’s health started failing. Later in life, he and Sue enjoyed looking for hidden treasure with metal detectors.   He was a longtime communicant of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. He was a 51 year Master Mason in the Rockford Tennessee Masonic Lodge #469 F&AM.

Van is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Sue Williamson, three sons, Albert Van (Trey) Gould Williamson III, Graham Williamson, Pate (Aimee) Williamson, and five grandchildren, Samantha Williamson, Isabel Gonzales, Elijah Gonzales, Charlotte Williamson, and Norah Williamson, special cousins Jeannie Tyre and Sherry Mauldin, and many additional cousins.

of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Hyatt, TN, Neysa was the daughter of Dolph and Bea Ferguson of Maryville, TN. She worked at Alcoa Aluminum, graduated from Maryville College and married the love of her life, her darling Robert Max Willocks. She travelled the world with her family and to more than 80 countries with Max. Second to her family, Neysa’s Christian missionary work was the most important thing in her life. She treasured most the time they spent doing mission work in Africa, Asia and South America. Neysa and Max climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in their late 70s, drank yak’s milk in a yurt in Mongolia and drove carts through treacherous mountain passes in Peru. Neysa was an extraordinarily loving woman who lived her life in the service of others. She is loved by her children: Sharon, Sam (Penny), Mark, Bob (Cindy), Kent (Bethel); her grandchildren: Colin, Megin (Mike), Braden (Adrien), Courtney (Vijay), Jess, Ben (Jenilyn), Dave and Karley; great grandchildren Amelia, Henry, Max, Spring, Mike Jr, Andrew; brother Gayle (Juanita), sister Brenda (Larry).

Robert Max Willocks, 96, of Phoenix, Ariz., passed away peacefully on Jan. 20, 2021, at Sweetwater Pines group home in Scottsdale, AZ. Born in Maryville, Tenn., Max was the son of Willis Lemuel Willocks and Hannah Ellen Emert Willocks of Maryville. He graduated from Maryville College and served in the Navy in Asia and the South Pacific during WWII. He married the love of his life, his darling Neysa Nerene Ferguson, and with her and their five children relocated to war-ravaged South Korea in 1956, to serve the people there as Southern Baptist missionaries for nearly ten years. After returning to the States, he worked in Library Science as either a Director or an Associate Director of Libraries at Heidelberg College, Columbia College, Syracuse University and the University of Florida. Max and Neysa later created Share his Love Missions, a nonprofit foundation dedicated to helping others. Through this foundation they continued to do mission work in Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean. Max and Neysa shared a love of adventure. Throughout their marriage, they traveled to more than 80 countries. They climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro when they were in their 70s, drank fermented mare’s milk in a yurt in the freezing steppes of Mongolia, risked falling from treacherous cliffs while journeying to the high mountains of Peru and braved government and rebel antiaircraft guns as they flew into southern Sudan. To celebrate his 90th birthday, Max snorkeled in The Great Barrier Reef and hiked the rain forest of Australia. Max was an extraordinarily loving and supportive man who lived his life in the service of others. He was loved by his children: Sharon, Sam (Penny), Mark, Bob (Cindy), Kent (Bethel); his grandchildren: Colin Flanagan (deceased), Megin Killian (Mike), Braden Zitoun (Adrien), Courtney Francis (Vijay), Ren Isen, Ben (Jenilyn), Dave (Wendy) and Karley Willocks; great-grandchildren: Amelia and Henry Zitoun, Max and Theo Francis, Spring Killian-Brooks (Ryan Brooks), Mike Killian, Jr., Andrew Killian, Willow Willocks, and Iris Willocks; great-great-grandson Graham Killian-Brooks. An online Memorial Celebration will be held over Zoom in the coming weeks. All those interested in attending, please email Sam at samwillocks@gmail.com. The family is eternally grateful to the staff and caregivers at Sweetwater Pines group home for the love and tender care they gave Max during his 18-month stay. We want to express our deep appreciation to our many friends here and in many other countries for their loving concern and prayers. Those wishing to do so may honor Max by contributing to Share His Love Missions, 15596 W Flower Court, Goodyear, AZ 85359.

Frederick “Fred” Russell Wilson, Sr., completed his journey Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013, at about 5 p.m., lovingly surrounded by much of his immediate family. Born Aug. 17, 1927, in Tehran, Iran, the son of Presbyterian missionaries, Margaret Bussdicker Wilson and Ivan Otis Wilson. Fred was a graduate of Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn., and of Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, N.J. Fred married Elizabeth Jane Saint (Betty) Aug. 31, 1949, of Erie, Pa., and together they embarked on a lifetime of love and service to the Church. In 1950 Fred and Betty were called to Tabriz, Iran, as “fraternal workers” by the Presbyterian Church where daughter Margaret Amelia was born in 1951 and son Frederick Russell Wilson, Jr., was born in 1952. 1955 to 1956 Fred moved his family to Princeton, N.J., for a year’s furlough to finish his Th.M. at Princeton Theological Seminary. Daughter Rebecca Elizabeth was born in Princeton in 1956. Fred and Betty moved their family back to Iran in 1956 and continued their service as fraternal workers until 1960. In 1960, Fred accepted a position with the Commission on Ecumenical Mission and Relations (C.O.E.M.A.R.) of the Presbyterian Church in Mass Communications Overseas. The family settled in Glen Rock, N.J., and Fred began the 26 years of commuting to 475 Riverside Drive, New York, N.Y., fondly called the “Godbox”. In connection with his overseas responsibilities, Fred traveled widely visiting centers of Presbyterian ecumenical work in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America. Fred served the Presbyterian Church as director for planning and research under C.O.E.M.A.R. from 1967 to 1970; as the South Asia Liaison from 1970 to 1980; and as associate general director of the Program Agency from 1980 to 1986; and finally as director of the Program Agency until 1988. At the same time, from 1961 to 1974, Fred served the World Association for Christian Communication, first as treasurer and then as president. Fred and Betty left New Jersey in 1988 to live in Geneva, Switzerland, for two years while Fred was administrator for the World Council of Churches’ World Conference on Mission and Evangelism held in San Antonio, Texas. Dec. 2, 1989, Fred and Betty Wilson found their way home to 105 North Leverett Rd., Leverett, MA, where they have lived ever since. In November 1994, Fred was called by the First Congregational Church of Leverett to be their settled pastor and served the congregation until October 2004. Fred is survived by his devoted wife Betty; their three children and their spouses, Marg and Jack Kruse of Leverett, Rus and Pat Wilson and Becky and Art Torres of Shutesbury; six grandchildren and spouses, Anastasia Kruse-Kanyuck and Jeff Kanyuck, Selilah and Joshua Kalev, Henry Wilson, Tani Anaya, Sam and Ben Torres; and seven great-grandchildren, John Kruse-Kanyuck, Taiya and Tim Anaya, Taikoda Wilson, Tsukiko Bhowmik and Noa and Jacob Kalev. –

Barbara Ann M. Wilson of Doe Run Barbara Ann M. Wilson, 81, of Doe Run, Pa. passed away peacefully with her family beside her on Oct. 27, 2013. Born on Dec. 28, 1931 in West Chester, she was the daughter of the late Eddie and Mary Miller of Marlborough Village, Kennett Square. She was a 1949 graduate of Unionville Consolidated School where she was a cheerleader and 1948 Harvest Queen. She graduated from Maryville College, Maryville, Tenn. with a BS in elementary education. The Superintendent of Kennett Consolidated School District interviewed her over the phone while she was still in Maryville and offered her a first grade position at the original elementary school which was behind the current high school. When her children reached middle school she returned to teaching at the New Garden Elementary School where she continued to teach first, second and third grades for 35 years. She met her late husband, Sam Wilson at Unionville High on the basketball court when she did a cheer and fell backwards into him as he was warming up for the game. They were married after his return from his Army assignment in Salzburg, Austria. They moved to Doe Run where Sam was the manager of the PA division of the King Ranch. Their 49 years together on the ranch were filled with adventures day and night. Barbara was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a senior officer and chairman of the Children of the American Revolution on the local, state and national levels. She traveled with the organization every summer to the various regional meetings across the United States promoting the organization’s goals of conservation, national heritage, patriotism and supporting the national projects. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the Kennett Square Order of the Eastern Star where she was a Worthy Matron and went on to be a District Deputy for the state of Pennsylvania. She was a Brownie and Girl Scout Leader for troop #744 at Unionville Elementary and Middle Schools leading the girls in camping experiences and community service with her co-leaders Phyllis Dreisbach and Grace Pratt. After retirement she served many years as a volunteer at The Encore Shop in Hamorton, Pa. She enjoyed knitting, needlepointing and embroidery in her spare time. She traveled extensively with her family around the world enjoying the sites she had taught to her students. She loved staying at The Forum in Ocean City and considered the owners her second family. She always had a story to tell about her trips to the casinos. She is survived by her son, Samuel S. Wilson, Jr., daughter, Mary Jean, son-in-law Mark Stenz, granddaughter, Taylor and grandpups, Ellie, Lily, Molly and Toggle.

Marion Stout Wilson passed away in Florida on December 18, 2017.

Sara was born in Maryville, Tennessee on Nov. 15, 1927 to the late John Herbert and Helen Kiger. She graduated as valedictorian from Everett High School in Maryville, Tennessee. She went on to major in chemistry at Maryville College and graduated at the top of her class in 1949. She married Carl William Wilson, Jr. on Aug. 17, 1948 in Maryville, Tennessee. Following this, she completed an LPN degree from Loma Linda University in Los Angeles, California. She was a faithful wife and ministry partner alongside her husband for seven decades. Over the years, she led choirs and played the piano for many churches. She formed and ran a bookstore to provide Christian books and materials at the lowest possible price for 35 years. She welcomed many people into their home for meals and for a temporary place to stay and she always sought to meet the needs of others. Her highest privilege was to raise and lovingly serve her five children and 17 grandchildren over the entirety of her life, which she did with grace, humor and unconditional love. She exemplified the fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control) in every situation, despite the circumstances. She loved her Lord most of all. She saw all of life as being controlled by God’s loving sovereign hands and never complained, regardless of what life brought her way. She expressed gratefulness to others for any small kindness they showed her. She was a quiet, humble woman; yet she deeply impacted all she interacted with by the quality of her character. She was a lover of God’s Word, books, words and crossword puzzles. She was an enthusiastic bargain hunter, able to find quality items at the lowest prices. She always had something on hand that could be a special gift for someone or meet a need. She was renowned for her homemade fudge, fried chicken, and rice krispy treats. She was preceded in death by her father, John Herbert Kiger; her mother, Helen Kimball Kiger; and her brother, Paul Alan Kiger. Survivors include: her husband, Carl W. Wilson, Jr.; her children, Mary (Steve) Farrar, David (Carrie) Wilson, Stephen Wilson, Sharon (Bryan) Owens, and Joy (Gary) Alms; her grandchildren, Rachel (Courtney) Treadaway, John (Cristina) Farrar, Josh (Laura) Farrar, Jennifer Wilson, Carissa (Hector) Wilson, Justin Wilson, Sarah (Steve) Grice, Katie (David) Bond, Maggie Wilson, Benjamin Owens, Matthew (Rebecca) Owens, Micah Owens, Andrew (Grace) Alms, Philip (Courtney) Alms, Bethany Alms, Anna Alms, and Rachel Alms; and her great-grandchildren, Maddie, Caleb, Holden, Lucas, Jamie, Violet, Patsy and Clyde. A private funeral service will be held at Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin, Tennessee on Saturday, May 9, at 1 p.m. with Pastor Todd Teller of Christ Presbyterian Church officiating. A graveside service and interment with Doug Griffith of Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church officiating will take place in Westminster Memorial Gardens, Peachtree City, GA. on Monday, May 11, at 11 a.m. The family of Sara Wilson wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the nurses and caregivers at The Hearth of Franklin for loving and caring for our Mom so well over the three-and-a-half years that she lived there. We’d also like to thank the ladies from Christ Community Church who faithfully visited Mom each week to be present with her and encourage her. The family asks for any donations to go to the National Christian Foundation, which will then be distributed to Sara’s favorite ministries.

Jessie Marie Wilson, 87, of Maryville, passed from this life to eternity in Heaven on August 30, 2021, at home. Jessie was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse C. and Nelle G. Wilson. She is survived by her dear loved ones and special friends she greatly cherished. Jessie was a member of Centenary Baptist Church and the Mountain View Chapter of the Eastern Star. She retired from teaching at Rush Strong and Lanier Schools in 1986 and was always thrilled to see her former students and find out how they were. Most updated her and ended with “You were my favorite teacher!” Which truly made her day! A heartfelt thank you to First Light Home Care for helping us honor Jessie’s desire to spend her last days on Earth in her home. She was a delightful lady and it was a privilege to know her and share time with her. If we all could be more like Jessie Marie this world would be a much better place! Graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, September 6, 2021 at Centenary Baptist Church Cemetery, Rev. Bill Dixon officiating. Friends may pay their respects from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. (865) 982-6041

Carl W. Wilson, 97, of Peachtree City, Georgia Evangelical Christian pastor, educator, and author Carl W. Wilson died Tuesday, January 4, 2022, in Peachtree City, Georgia. He was 97.

Wilson was born Carl William Wilson, Jr., in 1924, in Montgomery, Alabama. His parents were Carl William Wilson, Sr., a prominent and wealthy Alabama developer and insurance executive, and Marie Russell Williams Wilson, a homemaker.

He grew up in Montgomery with his older sister, Marie Claire, and his younger sister, Dorothy Moncrief. (His sisters, whose married names were Marie Claire May and Dorothy Moncrief Hayes Strange, preceded him in death.)

Tragically, Wilson’s father died prematurely in 1935, at which point his mother began working as a school teacher and Wilson took on a variety of jobs to help the family.

The most important influence in his life during this period was Robert Earl Tidwell, his mother’s uncle and an important father figure to Wilson. Tidwell had raised Wilson’s mother after her own mother died and young Marie’s own father was unable to care for her.

Tidwell was one of Alabama’s preeminent educators, serving as Alabama Superintendent of Education before becoming the Dean of Extension at the University of Alabama, who was instrumental in founding what are now campuses. from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Huntsville and Mobile. “Uncle Robert” helped instill in Wilson a passion for people and for making a difference in the world through education.

After graduating from Montgomery’s Sidney Lanier High School in 1942, Wilson enlisted in the Naval Air Force. His aspirations to become a pilot were thwarted by an eye injury, for which he was trained as a gunner and rose to the rank of chief petty officer. With the help of GI Bill, he later attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee. Wilson majored in pre-med at Maryville and graduated second in his class.

The first to graduate from the same class was Sara Josephine Kiger, a brilliant beauty whom he married in 1948. They hoped to travel to China as medical missionaries, but when the borders of China were closed, they decided to dedicate themselves to Christian ministry in the United States.

They were living at the time in Pasadena, California, where Wilson earned two advanced degrees from the newly established Fuller Theological Seminary, while Sara Jo earned her nursing degree from Loma Linda University and gave birth to her first two children. Fuller, with his star scholars such as Carl FH Henry, Gleason Archer, George Eldon Ladd, EJ Carnell, Daniel Fuller and William Sanford La Sister, reinforced his lifelong commitment to providing intellectually respectable foundations for an evangelical Christian world view.

Wilson completed his Th.M. at Fuller in 1954 and returned south, where he and Sara Jo had three more children and pastored Presbyterian churches in Shawmut, Alabama; Piney Flats, Tennessee; Athens, Georgia; and Perry, Georgia. He became increasingly focused on youth ministry.

In Tennessee, he moved from the Piney Flats pastorate to a ministry position on the campus of East Tennessee State University; his pastorate in Athens excelled in its appeal to the students of the University of Georgia; and his church in Perry became the launching pad for teen evangelistic crusades in many southern cities.

This led to an offer from Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ (now Cru) to launch an international division of secondary schools; Wilson led this division, known as Student Venture, for nearly a decade.

Having determined in the mid-1970s that it was important to help churches not only convert but also cultivate believers, Wilson founded the World Discipleship Association, based in Fayetteville, Georgia.

During this phase, he changed his target audience back to the college campus. Nonetheless, he maintained a commitment to the local church and played a key role in the establishment of Carriage Lane Presbyterian Church in Peachtree City, Georgia in the 1980s.

After some 25 years at the helm of the World Discipleship Association, Wilson resigned to focus on writing and speaking under the auspices of Andragathia Ministries, and also held a teaching position on the campus of Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida.

For several years at this time in his life, he and Sara Jo lived on a small farm in Oviedo, Florida, where their interest in farming extended to animals and crops.

Wilson was the author of more than a dozen books. The first, and most influential, was “With Christ in the Disciple-Building School: A Study of Christ’s Disciple-Building Method,” published by Zondervan in 1976 and since republished as “a contemporary Christian classic.”

Several other books of his have further developed the subject of the application of Jesus’ methods to Christian ministry and the Christian life. A second main theme of his writings has been to provide a conservative Christian analysis of contemporary culture, science, and ideas. These books created opportunities to speak and teach at conferences, workshops, and churches around the world.

Wilson was preceded in death in May 2020 by his wife of more than 70 years, Sara Josephine Kiger Wilson.

Survivors include: their children, Mary (Steve) Farrar, David (Carrie Houk) Wilson, Stephen Wilson, Sharon (Bryan) Owens, and Joy (Gary) Alms; her grandchildren, Rachel (Courtney) Treadaway, John (Cristina) Farrar, Josh (Laura) Farrar, Jennifer Wilson, Carissa Garcia, Justin Wilson, Sarah (Steve) Grice, Katie (David Slack) Bond, Maggie Wilson, Benjamin Owens, Matthew (Rebecca) Owens, Micah Owens, Andrew (Grace) Alms, Philip (Courtney) Alms, Bethany Alms, Anna Alms, and Rachel Alms; his great-grandchildren, Maddie, Caleb, Holden, Lucas, Jamie, Jude, Violet, Patsy, Clyde, and Joaquin.

Jane Elmore Wilson passed away on January 3, 2022.

Lois Elizabeth Graf Wilson passed away on February 1, 2022. She kept a life long affinity for Maryville College.

Susannah Frances Wilson 39, of Etowah, TN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family and best friend on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

She is survived by her beloved daughter, Emily Addison Beavers; her parents, Dr. Charles and Missy Wilson; brother and sister-in-law, Adam and Ruthie Wilson; niece, Olive Wilson; grandmother, Fran Dorward, all of McMinn County; her aunt, Elaine Dorward-King of Park City, Utah.

Susannah graduated from McMinn Central High School and attended Maryville college before entering the U.S. Navy where she served in Sicily and Djibouti. After her Navy service she worked as the Monroe County Veterans Service Officer and with other veteran programs, tirelessly advocating for all veterans. Her supervisor, the Madisonville mayor, said she was good at her job “because she really cared.” She was praised by many veterans and active duty personnel for her concern, humor, support, and readiness to respond to them. Susannah was known for her fierce love of her daughter, her delight in Harry Potter, her insistence that the rules of grammar be followed, her panache for dressing up for holidays, especially Halloween, and for her sometimes acerbic kidding of her friends and family.

Kathleen Wing of Elizabethton, TN, a woman of immeasurable kindness, passed away on October 3, 2023 at the age of 73. Her passing came after a brief bout with a glioblastoma brain tumor discovered in late August. She leaves behind her husband of 21 years, Frank Wing of Elizabethton, and children: Laura Brown (and spouse Joshua Brockwell) and Lynn Whitman Brown (and spouse Nicole Winters-Brown); step-son Frank Wing, III (and spouse Bethany Wing) and grandchildren: Nora Brockwell, Noah Brockwell, Hannah Brockwell, Adalynn Brown, George Brown, Fiona Brown, Connor Wing, Emily Wing, and Alexander Wing.

Kathy grew up in Hampton, VA. She was the third of four daughters born to her parents, Elizabeth Seel Peterson and Sheldon Theron Peterson. In death, she joins her parents and leaves behind her sisters, Miriam Hamilton, Ruth Cleveland, and Beverley Allen.

Kathy completed her Bachelor’s of Science from Maryville College in Maryville, TN (’72) where she met former husband Judge Lynn W. Brown. After moving to Elizabethton, she finished her Master’s in Education at ETSU in Johnson City, TN. Kathy taught biology at Hampton High School in Hampton, TN for more than 20 years and was active with the Ecology Club. It was at a biology teacher conference that she first met Frank.

A life-long Presbyterian, Kathy was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Elizabethton for nearly 50 years and served in key roles at the church, including Sunday school teacher, choir member, session elder, and deacon. An active member of her community, Kathy volunteered with Loaves and Fishes and was a founding member of Friends of Roan Mountain.

Sandra Poole Winn passed away unexpectedly from a stroke on October 27, 2016 in Austin, TX at the age of 77. Sandra, lovingly known as just Sandy, was born on May 26, 1939 in Kingsport, TN to Carl Edward Poole and Bernice Edwards Poole. She attended Coker College in Hartsville, SC and graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, TN in 1961. Sandy married Ronald Eugene Winn in Kingsport, TN on June 17, 1961. She had a career as a Teacher, Principle, Children’s Minister, and Family Counselor. Sandy, affectionately called Nonni by her grandchildren, Sandy-Bear by the children in her Hope Chapel children’s ministry and Mom by the many women she discipled over the years, lived a life full of love, service and pouring herself into others. Her deep abiding faith in God was the cornerstone of how she lived; she was a beautiful channel of God’s grace and love. She loved people extraordinarily, with all of her heart; not one walked away from time spent with her feeling anything less than extra special! Sandy invested over lunches, coffee and daily posts on Facebook; she volunteered at her grandchildren’s schools regularly; she was a dedicated and active member in the churches she and Ron attended including Allandale Baptist Church and Hope Chapel as well as the ministry of Central Texas Tres Dias. Sandy served alongside Ron in missions work here in Austin, as well in Guatemala and Eastern Europe. To know Sandy was to love her; to be known by her was to have a true friend, a prayer warrior, a listening ear, a treasure of wisdom to soak up, a cheerleader and an encourager extraordinaire! Sandy finished well! Sandy is survived by her husband Ron Winn of 55 years; her sons: Scott Carlton Winn and wife Amy; Brian Patrick Winn and wife Janine; and Roger Edward Winn; and her grandchildren: Lydia, Claire, Bradley, Thomas, Rebekah, and Patrick. Visitation with the family was on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 3:00-5:00pm at Cook-Walden Funeral Home, 6100 North Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752. Funeral service were held on Monday, October 31, 2016 at 11:00 am at Glad Tidings Church, 2700 Northland Drive, Austin, TX 78756. If you want to donate in lieu of flowers the family request donations to be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214. 615-564-5000 www2.gideons.org/donate. To share condolence with the family, please visit www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com.

Passed on November 23, 2015

Mary Elizabeth Winton Winstanley passed away on July 7, 2019.

Woehl, Mary B. “Peg” Died November 4, 2015 at the age of 66. Survived by her husband Roger. Mom of Dustin (Natalia) and Scott (Melissa). Grandma of Sebastian, Leonardo, Valentina, Victoria and a grandson on the way Hunter. Sister of Christian “Skip” (Marie), Donald ’68 (Rolinda) and Ralph “Tom” ’75 (Pamela) Brackbill. Sister in law of Carole (Allen) Smith. Also lovingly remembered by cousins, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Peg, a graduate of Maryville College in Tennessee was employed as a Certified Employee Assistant Professional and served the Presbyterian Church as an ordained Elder. The family wishes to extend deep appreciation to the many care givers at Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin as well as Horizon Hospice. A private gathering took place for the family. Memorials to Southminster Presbyterian Church, 200 Richard St., Waukesha, 53189 or Leukemia & Lymphoma Society appreciated.

Victor Alan Wolek passed peacefully with his family by his side on December 31st, 2023, at the age of 89. Born in Paterson, NJ he lived in Fort Lee and Bergenfield, NJ, where he graduated from Bergenfield High School. He was the only son of Victor Joseph Wolek and Margaret Elizabeth Ellig. He participated in Boy Scouts during his early years and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He was a philatelist (stamp collector) from an early age and continued collecting stamps until his passing. He attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN.

He was a principled man who lived each day according to the Boy Scout Law: A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean and reverent and you knew this if you knew him.

He was a dedicated military veteran, having served on the Tripoli, a Navy aircraft carrier, with a wooden flight deck. He also served as a reservist in the SeaBees, the construction workers of the Navy, and retired with 23 years of service in 1994.

He worked at Wolek’s Ornamental Iron works with his father until his passing in 1976 and then as the owner until his retirement in 2013. He was a devoted grandfather, father and mentor, who not only worked side by side with his sons, Franke and Paul, but also imparted invaluable life lessons as they forged a shared path in the world of custom metal fabrication. Alan’s dedication to his craft was matched only by his commitment to instilling a robust work ethic and a passion for their shared profession in his beloved sons.
During lunch breaks, Alan had a simple yet cherished ritual-he always wanted a pickle with his sandwich. His love for this crunchy accompaniment became a symbol of the little joys that enhance the daily grind. Franke and Paul, attuned to their father’s preferences gifting him five-gallon buckets of pickles to ensure he never ran out.
His love for birdwatching illuminated his life, and he could often be found immersed in the beauty of local ponds and lakes, observing his feathered friends. Alan’s passion was evident in the pair of binoculars that never left his side, always tucked away in his car, ready for spontaneous birding adventures. His collection of bird books, too numerous to count, reflected his commitment to understanding birds. He found joy in identifying the birds that frequented his backyard, a haven adorned with multiple bird feeders that attracted a colorful array of winged visitors. His favorite was the hummingbird.

Alan’s enthusiasm for World War II extended beyond mere interest; it became a cherished part of his identity. He delighted in engaging in discussions about all things military-related.

He was a volunteer fireman at South Wall Fire Department for over twenty years, and there was a plectron in the home where we were able to listen to the fire calls at all hours of the day or night.

He loved his church community and was a member of the Manasquan First Presbyterian Church. Alan’s dedication went beyond attendance; he actively participated in the church’s vibrant spirit, finding joy in singing with the choir. His commitment to the church extended to the warm embrace he offered to fellow members, as he relished the opportunity to meet and greet everyone, fostering a sense of unity and fellowship.

When his sons were young, he taught them how to body surf at Sea Girt, NJ beach. He loved walking the boardwalk and smelling the ocean air where he would stop and talk to people, he didn’t know, as if he were running for mayor. As children, we would playfully roll our eyes at his sociable nature, knowing that a brief greeting from Alan often evolved into a delightful 15-minute exchange. His ability to connect with others, even those he had just met, reflected his warm and open-hearted spirit. One of his favorite rituals was to eat lunch on a bench, basking in the sun’s embrace and relishing the warmth it bestowed upon his face. In these moments, Alan found contentment in the simple act of enjoying a meal amid the beauty of the outdoors. He always enjoyed having a beer with his boys, although we were never able to convert him to enjoy India Pale Ales (IPA).
Alan was a devoted sports enthusiast whose heart beat in rhythm with the New York Giants, New York Rangers, and the New York Mets. Alan was a true aficionado, finding joy and solace in the victories and defeats of these iconic teams.

He is survived by his cherished wife, Jeanne, of 64 years, his four sons, Victor Gregory and his wife Michelle, Andrew and his wife Robin, Franke and Paul and his wife Mary Pat. He is also survived by two grandsons, Andrew and Brian. He will be remembered for his commitment and love for his wife and family.

Dallis Patrick Ryan Wolfe was born on Sunday, July 26, 1998 in St. Petersburg, FL to Marion Wolfe III and Karen A. Howard. A Time To Labor: Dallis “was truly someone who thought about life, thought about things, and had very deep feelings about what is happening in our world.” He started volunteering and working at a young age. He spent his summers and breaks working as the fourth generation in the family business at Starling School. Dallis was adored by the children, and known affectionately as Mr. Dallis. He was employed by Walmart and volunteered at Edmonton Heights After School Program both in Huntsville, Alabama. He was previously employed by College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving and Big Lots in St. Pete/Lealman #540. A Time To Leisure: Dallis’ educational foundation started at Starling School where he attended during his preschool years. He went on to excel as a student at Yvonne C. Reed Christian School and Tyrone Middle School. Dallis graduated from St. Petersburg High School in 2016 where he played varsity football #33. He attended Maryville College in Tennessee for two years on academic and football athletic scholarships. He then wanted to experience studying at a HBCU (historically black colleges and universities), so he transferred to Alabama A&M University. Dallis was looking forward to graduation in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and minor in Criminal Justice. Dallis was an honor Student (4.0) Dallis wanted to “make the next generation better”. He had goals to “work with children experiencing trauma by giving them attention to work through difficult moments”. He was an intellectual, avid reader, compassionate person, poet, diplomat, and deep thinker. He was interested in neuroscience and social justice. A Time To Leave: Dallis departed this life on Monday, January 18, 2021. The outpour of comfort, love, support, and stories will allow his life to be remembered as the deep thinking, passionate, and intellectual man he was. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Joe Howard, Marion Wolfe II and Dolores Wolfe.

John George Wolfe, III, of Kernersville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2022, under the watchful care of his family and a loving healthcare team.
He was born on September 23, 1945, in Winston-Salem, NC. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Maryville College, where he met and married the love of his life, Bobbie. He went on to receive a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University.
John was a licensed attorney for more than 50 years with a private practice in downtown Kernersville, NC, including service as the Town of Kernersville’s legal counsel for 43 years during that tenure. A fixture in Kernersville and pillar of the community, he played a substantial role in many successful initiatives to benefit the community he loved so much, often working behind the scenes.

John was the recipient of a multitude of awards, recognitions, and honors. These include the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the state of North Carolina and their communities through exemplary service and exceptional accomplishments. He was generous with his time and talents, serving in volunteer and board leadership capacities with many local, regional, and national organizations.
He loved the arts and history, was an accomplished photographer, and had a special love of music, especially folk and bluegrass music. He took in the wonders of the world that travel offered, always taking the road less traveled in search of unique experiences and adventure instead of the well-beaten paths in new places.

He is preceded in death by his father, John G. Wolfe, Jr. and his mother, Polly D. Wolfe. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Bobbie Wolfe, his sisters Pamela Browne and Patty Peeler (David), his sons J.G. Wolfe (Erin) and Cary Wolfe (Mindy), and his beloved grandchildren Bryan, Emma, Ashton, Grayson and Emerson, as well as a large extended family.