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Mrs. Caroline Tyus Reed, 54, died Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services were Saturday, October 10, 2015, at 11:00 A. M. at Peaceful Chapel Baptist Church in Brownsville. Interment was in Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Brownsville.

Rees-Jones, Trevor William A lawyer, was born in Chelsea, Oklahoma on January 17, 1923, the son of David Rees-Jones and Mary Edith Holmes. The Rev. Mr. David Rees-Jones was born in Trefor near Llangollen, Denbighshire, North Wales and served as a missionary to India, as a chaplain with the British Army in World War I in Mesopotamia and as a Presbyterian minister with pastorates in Oklahoma and Texas. Mary Edith Holmes was born in Bebington, Cheshire, England and served as a secretary on the staff of Lord Leverhulme in Port Sunlight, England. After their marriage in 1920 at Christ Church in Port Sunlight, they came to the United States. Trevor was reared in Weatherford, Texas, moved to Dallas in 1936, graduated from Forest Avenue High School in 1939, and received his BA from SMU in absentia in 1943. From 1943 to mid-1946, he served as a Pacific Fleet destroyer officer under Comdrs. Robert H. Holmes and Everett G. Sanderson, his most exhilarating duty being aboard the USS MONSSEN (DD 798). Upon his return he and Billye June Kay of Dallas married and moved to Austin, where he received his LLB from Texas Law School in 1948. Returning to Dallas, he served as an Assistant District Attorney under Will Wilson from February 1949 to June 1950 when he joined Turner, White, Atwood, McLane, and Francis. In 1954 he received his LLM in Oil and Gas Law from SMU. In 1963 he joined Locke, Purnell, Boren, Laney and Neely (now Locke Liddell & Sapp) and, having retired from active practice in 1990, was of counsel to such firm at the time of his death. Trevor was a member of the State Bar of Texas and the Dallas Bar Association, a Senior Life Fellow of the Dallas Bar foundation, and a former member of the Southwestern Legal Foundation (Chairman of the Oil and Gas division in 1965). He was a member, deacon, and elder of Highland Park Presbyterian Church, and a past president of the Westminster Couples Class. At various times he was a member of the Dervish Club, Idlewild, the Dallas Athletic Club, and the Chaparral Club. Trevor’s civic endeavors included service as a member of the Highland Park ISD Board of Trustees from 1967 to 1980, participation in the Park Cities-North Dallas YMCA Indian Guides program, and 25 years with Boy Scout Troup 70 in various capacities – committeeman, Citizenship Merit badge counselor, and a co-chairman with his wife, Billy June, and secretary, Margie Cotton, of the Christmas greenery sales, which enabled the troop to attend all National Jamborees. Trevor is a life member of the SMU and Texas Alumni Associations and the US Naval Institute. In 1995-96 he was President of the Park Cities Historical Society. He also served on various committees of the City of University Park, including the Finance, Zoning Advisory, Legislative, and Employee Benefits committees and as a director and officer of the Texas Higher Education Authority and the Southwest Higher Education Authority. Aside from his family and law practice, Trevor enjoyed most of all deer and dove hunting with close friends and his sons, handball, genealogical studies, photography, travels with his wife, and just living. Trevor was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Billye June. Survivors are his son Trevor David, his wife Jan and their children, Trevor Richard and David Garrett, of Dallas; his son, Robert Winston, his wife Patricia and their children, Alexander, Ashley and Victoria of Parker, Colorado; and his daughter Valerie and her children, Stephanie, Christopher and Oliver of Dallas. Also surviving Trevor are his sister, Gwendolen, and her husband, the Rev. Mr. John Shell of Conway, Arkansas, their children and grandchildren, and numerous cousins in Aberystwyth, Oxford and North Wales. After a private burial service at Restland Memorial Park, a memorial service celebrating Trevor’s life will be held at Highland Park Presbyterian Church at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, with Rev. L. Nelson Bell and Dr. Bill Edwards officiating. Trevor’s family requests no flowers and suggests that contributions may be made to your favorite charity or one of his favorite charities, the East Dallas Community School, 924 Wayne Street, Dallas, Texas 75223, or Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 3821 University Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75205.

Joy Anna Stewart Reese, 96, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 1, 2022.  Joy was born on June 6, 1925 to William Matthew Stewart and Merle Cornett Stewart.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom Reese, Jr. and her brothers Sam Stewart & Billy Stewart and her sister, June Harper.  She is survived by three sons, Richard Thomas (Tommy) Reese, Gary Stwart Reese and George Alan Reese as well as 7 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Joy was a member of First Methodist Church of Brewton and will be laid to rest beside her husband Tom at Union Cemetery.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at First Methodist Church of Brewton with Pastor Bobby Ellisor officiating.

The family wishes to acknowledge with deep appreciation the many expressions of concern and kindness shown to them during this time.

Dr. Shirley B. Reeve, 87, entered eternal rest at Heritage Village in McAllen on April 8, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Dr. Robert (Bob) H. Reeve. She is survived by her children, Alan (Judith) Reeve, Gordon (Peggy) Reeve, Carl Reeve, and Norma Reeve Wade; and her grandchildren, Robert, Ashly, Christian, Kimberly, Sean, Alan, and Samantha; and one great-grandchild, Thomas. Originally from Melbourne Beach, Florida, Shirley received her Bachelor of Science from Maryville College, a Masters of Science from Lehigh University, and a Masters of Science and Doctor of Philosophy from Florida State University. Shirley taught at Coral Gables High School, Coral Gables, Florida, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, and Pan American University, Edinburg, Texas. Dr. Reeve was awarded the Joseph Painter Award in 1991 as one of the founding members of the Anderson Network. Shirley and her husband, Robert organized the first regional Network chapter in the Rio Grande Valley to assist cancer patients. She was also active in the Family Horse Club, and enjoyed taking her horses to the beach. In lieu of flowers, anyone may make a gift donation to: The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486 or the Dr. Robert (Bob) Reeve Endowed Scholarship at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Division of Institutional Advancement, 1201 West University Drive, ITT 1.210, Edinburg, Texas 78539. Please note the endowment name on the check. Gifts can also be made online at give.utrgv.edu/utrgvfoundation . Choose “other” and reference the Dr. Robert (Bob) Reeve Endowed Scholarship. Kreidlerfuneralhome.com

Carolyn Barbour Regner, of Madison, and formerly of Oshkosh, died peacefully in her sleep at Attic Angel Place on Thursday, July 13, 2006, at age 84. She was born on Nov. 22, 1921, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the daughter of Robert J. and Margaret (Schwartz) Barbour. Carol served proudly as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and continued in the Navy reserves until 1950. She met her husband, William H. Regner, also a Navy lieutenant, during the war. Carol and Bill were married on May 19, 1945, in Cape May, N.J. Following the war, they moved to Oshkosh, where Bill practiced law, and together they raised seven children. Carol was a silversmith for many years, and enjoyed exhibiting at art shows and teaching jewelry making at the local museum. She earned bachelor’s degrees in 1972 and 1974, and her master’s degree in business administration in 1976 at UW-Oshkosh. Carol had a gift for math, and designed and taught some of the earliest programming classes as an undergraduate/master’s candidate teaching assistant. She worked at Kimberly-Clark in Neenah as a programmer until receiving her MBA, and returned to UW-Oshkosh as an instructor in business and data processing until her retirement. Carol’s adventurous spirit continued into retirement, and she spent time camping, designing jewelry, playing bridge, solving math and crossword puzzles, and visiting her children. She had a flair for the flamboyant, and we will certainly never forget her colorful hats and clothing, and her unique jewelry! Carol is survived by her children; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a brother, Robert “Perry” (Janet) Barbour of Leesburg, Fla. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, in 1974; her parents; and infant children, Timothy, Jock, and a baby boy. Visitation will be held in the chapel at LAKEVIEW MEMORIAL PARK, 2786 Algoma Blvd., Oshkosh, on Saturday, July 22, 2006, from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. followed by a short service. Carol will be buried with full military honors at Lakeview Memorial Park following the service.

Ruth Reid, 84, of Windom died June 24, 2016, at Good Samaritan Society-Sogge Memorial in Windom. Ruth Carroll Cross was born Sept. 10, 1931, to Robert and Helen (Silsby) Cross in Pleasanton, Calif. Ruth moved with her family to Scotia, Calif., and lived there until age 8, before the family moved to Brent, Ala. After high school, Ruth attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn. In 1953, Ruth married Charles E. Reid in Munford, Tenn., where her father was a minister. Ruth and Charles moved to Princeton, N.J., where Ruth worked for the Opinion Research Company while her husband studied for the Presbyterian ministry. In 1956, they moved to Greeneville, Tenn., to serve in their first churches. After two years, they moved to Rushmore, where they stayed for 12 years, and in 1970, they accepted a call from First Presbyterian Church in Windom, where they worked for the next 17 years. During their time at First Presbyterian, Ruth directed the youth choir, taught Sunday School, served as a deacon and was involved in the Presbyterian Women’s group. She also helped with Girl Scouts. In 1987, they moved to England as Presbyterian Mission Associates, working with the Kirkham and Elswick United Reformed churches. Ruth introduced youth to Holiday Club (Vacation Bible School) during the communities’ six-week school holiday. She designed the program and led teachers, who continued to volunteer year after year. In 1991, they moved back to the U.S., accepting a call to the Jackson Presbyterian Church, where Ruth served as Christian educator. Ruth and Charles retired in 1996 and moved back to Windom. Ruth moved to Good Samaritan Society-Sogge Memorial in 2015. She was preceded in death by a brother, Rev. Luther Cross. Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Rev. Charles Reid of Windom; four children: Stuart (Melanie) Reid of Savage; Rev. Kathryn Reid Walker (Bilhenry) of Eau Claire, Wis.; James Reid of Minneapolis; and Susan (John) Perrodin of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Margaret Scruggs of Winston-Salem, N.C. A memorial service will be held at a later date. LaCanne Family Funeral Service of Windom is handling the funeral arrangements.

Rev. Charles (Charlie) E. Reid, 90, died peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022.

Charles was born on Nov. 21, 1931 to Fred and Edna (Benner) Reid in Philadelphia, PA. He attended Maryville College in Maryville, TN, where he met his wife, Ruth Carroll Cross. He graduated with a BA in English. He and Ruth were married in Munford, TN in 1953.

Charles continued his education at Princeton Theological Seminary and was ordained to ministry in the Presbyterian Church. Charles was a highly respected and beloved minister. He served churches in Greeneville, TN, Rushmore, Lismore, Windom, and Jackson, MN, and Kirkham and Elswick, England. He was active in the Presbytery of Minnesota Valleys.

Charlie retired in Windom in 1996 and was active on the library board, the BARC concert board, and occasionally subbed as an organist. Charlie was an Anglophile who loved classical organ music, British mysteries, and trains. He was skilled in electronics and technology and could fix anything. He was honored to be named Pastor Emeritus at First Presbyterian Church in Windom.

In 2016, following the death of Ruth and a debilitating stroke, Charlie moved to Eau Claire, WI. He was a regular attendee at First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed visiting with people. He received loving care from the staff at Azura and St. Joseph Hospice.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Doris (Don) Tracy, and his wife Ruth. He is survived by son Stuart Reid of Montgomery, MN, daughter Kathy Reid (Bilhenry) Walker of Eau Claire, son James Reid of Minneapolis, MN, daughter Susan (John), Perrodin of Colorado Springs, CO, 13 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren (plus 2 more on the way).

received her masters in Supervision and Administration in 2011 and her Education Specialist degree in 2012 from Lincoln Memorial University.

Maiah Alyssa Reilich-Godino was born at the No. 7 Road in Steuben, Maine on June 10, 2001 on a beautiful summer morning. She left us on March 3, 2020 at the height of her life, filled with joy, in a tragic freak accident in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park near Maryville College in Tennessee where she was attending her first year of school. She did not suffer and was blessed with the last moments of her life being the happiest. Maiah lived an action packed life full of adventure and amazing journeys. She was a member of the Mix-n-Match and Free to Be 4-H Clubs, a 4-H State Public Speaking Champion, our number one baby goat whisperer, a Bucksport High School Cheerleader, a most outrageous, gifted and hysterical actress in her younger years, and was capable of lighting up a room with a mischievous sparkle in her eye and her infectious passion for the next adventure. She deeply cared about those in her life, those in need, and was a wonderful listener and dedicated friend. The most important thing in Maiah’s life was her deep and beautiful connection with her sisters Ella Meera and Margaret Mae who both fondly remember her as the “best sister ever”. She graced us with her wonderful sense of humor, her deep caring for her family and friends, and her baking creations including the best lemon squares ever. Captivating and filled with an unbridled and contagious spirit, she left an impression on everyone she met because she was so unique, so free, so brave and so fearless. She is and always will be our woodland sprite, our sweet Puck, and she is truly missed. Maiah is survived by her father Jordan Anthony Godino and stepmother Erica Godino of Brewer, Maine; her mother Lisa Ann Reilich of Steuben, Maine; her sisters Ella Meera Reilich-Godino and Margaret Mae Reilich Godino of Steuben, Maine; and her adoptive father Demetrius Wyatt Thomas of Atlanta, Georgia. She is also survived by her paternal grandparents Judith and Anthony Godino of Bedford, New York; maternal grandparents William M. and Shirley Reilich of Louisville, Tennessee; maternal grandparents Keith Howe and Helen Coulson of Richmond, Virginia; maternal Great-Grandfather William Reilich of Rochester, New York; adoptive Grandmother Cynthia Underwood Thayer of Gouldsboro, Maine; Godmother Jessie Costello of Belfast, Maine; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins across the country. She also leaves behind many dear Maine friends including Andrew Heyman and Will Smith and their daughter Celestia; Bella Smith; Helena Balance Bader, Hattie Fitzpatrick, and Jasmine Thomas. There will be a Memorial Service for Maiah’s fellow college students, friends and family in the South and beyond on Friday, March 6th at noon at the Maryville College Chapel in Maryville, Tennessee. All are welcome. For friends in Maine, we will have a potluck “Celebration of Life” at our family farm, Painted Pepper Farm in Steuben, Maine on Saturday, May 2nd starting at 1pm. All are welcome. For remembrances of Maiah, please visit www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Maiah’s memory to Hancock County 4-H Leaders Association, Bangor Area Recovery Network and the Bangor Ronald McDonald House. Each of these organizations critically shaped, supported and positively guided Maiah and her family through her time here with us. With them collectively, she was able to blossom as the marvelous spunky Maiah we will always love and hold dear to us.

age 86 of Oneida, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the Pioneer Hospital of Scott County. Born in Maryville, Tennessee on November 17, 1927, he was the son of the late Paul A. and Mary Shamblin Reneau. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Oneida, a United States Navy Veteran of WWII, and a respected businessman for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Merle T. Reneau; brother Bill Reneau; stepmother who helped raised him Elva Joyce Reneau; infant daughter Kay Reneau. Survived by his children Mark Reneau and wife Nancy of Oneida, Tennessee, Kevin Reneau and wife Jaimie of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Chris Reneau and wife Melinda of Oneida, Tennessee; grandchildren: Kristin James and husband Paul of Virginia, Keisha Hughes and husband DJ of Helenwood, Tennessee, Amy Reneau of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Lynsee Reneau of Oneida, Tennessee, Caitlyn Reneau of Oneida, Tennessee and Erika Nelson of Austin, Texas; great grandchildren Laithen, Chloe and Ava Hughes, Noah, Levi and Gracie James and Topher Bell; sisters: Lynell Meier and husband Ronnie of St. Louis, Missouri, Spicey Ridenour and husband Johnny of Florida; brother Buddy Reneau and wife Janet of Atlanta, Georgia; sister-in-law Phyllis Reneau of Georgia; special caregivers : Shirley Elwartowski and Amy Pierce; many other relatives and friends.

passed away on December 29, 2014 (waiting for obituary)

Asheville – Christine Wilson Renison, 92, went to be with the Lord Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Care Partners John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Mrs. Renison retired in 1991 as a teacher at the Buncombe County Juvenile Detention Center following 14 years of service, and had formerly taught at West Buncombe Elementary School for five years, where she was in charge of the Kindergarten Pilot Program. She was also the oldest member of Victory Baptist Church. Mrs. Renison was the daughter of the late Dexter Earl Wilson and Evelyn Redmon Davis, and the wife of Louis Rayburn Renison, who passed away October 3, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Susie Brown and son-in-law, Harold Brown. Surviving are her daughter, Sandra Louise Renison Brown of Asheville; son, Michael Louis Rension of Asheville; grandchildren: Melissa Taylor (Brad), Chris Brown (Tamara), Amanda Maney (Seth), Ginny Presley, and Erin Renison (Andrew); and great-grandchildren: Nik, Noah, Cayden, Nathaniel, Carter, Sydnee, Ella, Olivia, and Anderson. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM noon Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Victory Baptist Church, with the Rev. Larry Sprinkle and Rev. Butch Stillwell officiating. Burial will follow in the Redmon Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 – 11:45 AM Thursday at the church. Memorial donations may be made to the Redmon Family Cemetery Fund, C/O Cindy Redmon, 7 Highlander Road, Asheville, NC 28804. Anders-Rice Funeral Home is assisting Mrs. Renison’s family.

June Edwina Renner Spence passed away peacefully at her home in Sevierville, TN on March 27, 2023. Born at home on June 7, 1936 in Cleveland, TN, she spent her first 7 years on a small farm near her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. In 1944, her family moved to Pinellas Park, FL where they began a large dairy operation, Renner Dairy. Growing up with 5 siblings, there was never a dull moment on the farm with frequent baseball games and singing hymns around the piano. June was a member of the first graduating class of St Petersburg’s Boca Ciega High School (1954). With her parents encouragement, she returned to TN and attended Maryville College. June finished her undergraduate degrees in Bible, English and Spanish at the University of Florida (1958). Fluent in Spanish, she first taught school in Guatemala and Panama for the United Fruit Company. June taught in the secondary school systems of Dade County, FL and Sevier County, TN; at Cleveland State Community College, and Lee University; and ESL at Maryville College. Beloved by her students, June considered each a precious child of God and treated them as such. She was active in community work, including being a Girl Scout leader and a founding member of Save the Middle Prong, a grassroots effort that kept our river clean.

In 1972, June once again returned to East TN with her 2 young children and husband to his family’s roots in the Smoky Mountains of Sevier County. Forever in awe of God’s creation, she was thrilled to raise her daughters on a small farm along a free flowing river with many unforgettable experiences camping, horseback riding, and going on wagon trains.

June had an adventurous spirit: from climbing active volcanoes in Guatemala to horse camping on a secluded mountain with only a flashlight as defense. However, she would say her greatest adventure was embracing Christ as her Savior and growing her faith through Bible study and prayer.

Initially a Wesleyan Methodist, then a United Methodist, June’s Christian discipleship permeated all her endeavors. Her vibrant and engaging personality reflected the Love and Light of the indwelling Holy Spirit, enabling her to spread the Good News. June never met a stranger; the beauty of her soul outshined even her striking good looks. She faced life’s trials with an abundance of faith in God’s providence. A model of Mercy and Grace no matter the circumstances, June always counted her blessings, oft stating “My Cup Runneth Over” (23rd Psalm).

June was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. Her role as mother was of utmost importance. She encouraged her daughters to embrace all of life’s opportunities. June was honored to care for her mother during her final years and felt blessed by that deepened relationship. In 1995 and 1999, June was overjoyed at the birth of her two grandsons. She relished spending time with them playing games and telling them family stories.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Luther and Edna Mae Massengill Renner; the father of her children, Homer Rule Spence, and son in law, Hoyle Rymer. She is survived by her aunt Amy Dean Pinkard, sisters Juanita Munroe and Velma Trotter, brothers Howard, Kenneth, and Arville Renner; daughters Sharon Rymer and Diana Spence; grandsons John Hoyle Rymer and Robert Atchley Rymer, and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends, all whom she loved deeply.

Gordon H. Rettke, 95, widower of Marian Pope Rettke, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Covenant Place. Born in Blue Island, Illinois, he was a son of the late Frank and Marion Anderson Rettke. He attended Maryville College, TN, served as a Naval Aviator during WWII, graduated from the University of Tennessee, received a Master’s Degree from George Peabody College (now Vanderbilt University) and a Doctor’s Degree from Indiana University. He practiced School Psychology for the Delaware State Department of Public Instruction, taught and practiced Psychology in the Clinic and Counseling Center at Evansville College, IN (now Evansville University), served as Consulting Clinical Psychologist in Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Mental Health Services for Children, directed Psychological Services for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and served as Psychologist-Coordinator of their Employee Assistance Program. Finally, he retired from his practice of General Clinical Psychology in 1993. He and his wife moved to Sumter, SC in 2000 to be near their daughter and grandchildren. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one son, Gordon H. Rettke, Jr. (Olivia) of Madison, AL; one daughter, Leslie Grogan (Steve) of Sumter; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at 3 P.M. Thursday in the Chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with Rev. Nick Cheek officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. The family would like to extend thanks to Dr. Mayes DuBose and to the nursing staff at Covenant Place Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church Stephen Ministry, 9 W. Calhoun Street, Sumter, SC 29150 or to the SPCA, 1140 S. Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com

Marian Pope Rettke, 87, wife of Gordon H. Rettke, died Friday, March 20, 2015, at her home. Born in Hazard, Kentucky, she was a daughter of the late Leslie and Aileen Rutherford Pope. Mrs. Rettke grew up in Etowah, TN, graduated from Maryville College, and received a Master’s Degree from the University of Tennessee. She worked as a television instructor for South Western Indiana Educational TV and as a Communications Instructor for Evansville (IN) College and an English instructor at Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte, NC. She wrote historical novels under the name of Marian Devon, published by Jove and Fawcett. Mrs. Rettke was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the P.E.O. Sisterhood, the Book Club, and the Sumter Art Association. Survivors include her husband of Sumter; one son, Gordon Rettke, Jr. (Olivia) of Huntsville, AL; one daughter, Leslie Grogan (Steve) of Sumter; one brother, George Pope of Murfreesboro, TN; five grandchildren, Steven, Brian, Sarah and Stephanie Grogan and Vincent Rettke; one great-grandchild, James Grogan. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in the Chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Fancher officiating. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 9 W. Calhoun Street, Sumter, SC 29150. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com

Devan Reynolds ’13 has taken on the role of General Manager for Abridged Beer Company, a West Knoxville Brewpub.

August 8, 2019 Dear Friends, It is with great sadness that I share that former Library and Curatorial staff member James T. Reynolds passed away this week. Jim devoted nearly 26 years of this life from August 1987-February 2003 to serving, supporting and contributing to the Heard Museum. He began his career part-time in the Curatorial Department inputting in the Argus database which operates as the foundation of the Heard Museum’s collection management software. A few years later, the Heard Museum Library was very fortunate to have Jim join the Library staff and manage the Native American Artists Resource Collection. He was the master of this great collection and became familiar with thousands of Native artists. He was here at the very beginning when the online version of the Museum’s artist files was launched; and new his way around the complex and sometimes mystifying database. Over his years in the Library, Jim spread his wings and served as a library volunteer coordinator and supervisor, provided expert assistance in processing archives, and participated in the general development of the Library. A most memorable example when he did an item by item inventory of the 900 pound Jeanne Snodgrass Collection. I think it holds the record for any inventory. Jim was instrumental in helping with the “great” move when the Library grew into its expanded area during the 2000 expansion. Jim, along with his sister Diane Reynolds, were major contributors personally and through their mother’s memory to the Heard Museum and its Library and Archives for purchase of equipment, acquisitions, and supporting the 2000 expansion campaign. Jim will be missed on many personal levels as a friend, kind person, good cook, political savant, voracious reader, database expert, and master confectioner of the best peanut-brittle in the world. Jim’s caregiver was his devoted sister Diane Reynolds whose legacy at the Heard Museum was equally as impressive. They shared a home together. For those that wish to communicate to Diane Reynolds, her address is Diane Reynolds, 14238 North 46th Drive, Glendale, Arizona 85306-5031.

Eugene Reynolds of Louisville, TN was born January 21, 1927 and passed away peacefully, July 4, 2021. Gene was a graduate of Alcoa High School. After serving in the Army during World War II, he enrolled at Maryville College where he was a three-sport athlete and played minor league baseball in Kingsport and with the Knoxville Smokies in the early 1950s. He is a member of the Maryville College Sports Hall of Fame and the Blount County Sports Hall of Fame. He owned Gene Reynolds Realty retiring in 1994. Gene loved his family and his church, where he taught Sunday School for over 30 years. Preceded in death by his parents, O.H. and Mabel Reynolds; brothers, O.H Reynolds Jr., Jack Reynolds; daughter, Sandy Reynolds. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Charleen Reynolds; son and daughter-in-law, Ken and Susan Reynolds; favorite granddaughter, Emily Reynolds. Memorials may be made to Alcoa First United Methodist Church Bill Bailey Scholarship Fund, 617 Gilbert Street, Alcoa, TN 37701. Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Service on Monday, July 12, 2021 at 1:00 PM, at Sherwood Chapel & Memorial Gardens with Rev. Todd Chancey and Rev. Joe Green officiating. Condolences and fond memories may be shared with the family at www.sherwoodchapel.com

Jean Reynolds passed away on July 4, 2023, in Concord, New Hampshire.

Cochran Funeral Home and Crematory of Blairsville announces the death of Mr. John Franklin Rhodes, Jr., age 57, of Blairsville, who passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015 in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Mr. Rhodes was born in Arcadia, Florida, on October 23, 1957, a son of John Franklin Rhodes, Sr., and Charlotte Joann Stewart Rhodes. He was a physical therapist.

Margaret Naomi Whitehead Rhyne passed away April 14, 2011 and joined her husband of 54 years, Fred L. Rhyne, in heaven. There to greet her were her parents, Burl and Melvina Lucinda (Mellie) Tipton Whitehead and her paternal grandparents James Alford and Lucinda Hall Whitehead along with her maternal grandparents Noah Harrison and Nancy Susannah LeQuire Tipton. Margaret was born at Chilhowee, Tennessee on December 13, 1914. Shortly after her birth the family moved to Alcoa (now known as Calderwood). Her father snaked logs for the building of the company dams in the area. The family made several moves after work ran out at Alcoa. They moved to Prospect and Hubbard where Mr. Whitehead was a furrier and blacksmith. The final move was to Union Community when Margaret and her siblings attended Everett High School. She graduated from Everett and then from Maryville College in 1936 where her major subjects were English and French. Walking to school each day, she worked in the college Maid Shop to help pay expenses. Teaching was a pleasure to her and she taught at Walland, Chilhowee View, and Bungalow. Her husband Fred L. Rhyne co-owned Rhyne Bros. Supermarket on Morganton road with his brother Joe. After retirement, she and Fred loved to jump in their motor home and travel, visiting all fifty states, some Canadian Provinces, Mexico, Guatemala, and England. A local genealogist, she wrote two books; Rhyne Families of East Tennessee and Whitehead and Related Families. She is the last surviving member of her family of six children who were: Earl, Georgia, Evelyn (married George Rutherford), Clyde (married Carleen Whitehead), and Don Whitehead. She has four children: Reba Carolyn Rhyne Meiller; Fred David Rhyne and spouse Vicki Breneman Rhyne; Clyde Thomas Rhyne and spouse Elizabeth Geren Rhyne, and Burl Timothy Rhyne and spouse Marsha Smith Rhyne. Four grandchildren survive her: Melissa Meiller Belandres and husband, Dennis; Anna Rhyne; Samuel Rhyne, and Margaret (Meg) Rhyne along with one great-grandson, Benjamin Belandres. Interment was at Grandview Cemetery.

Mary Jane Costner Ribble passed away on Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at the age of 92. Mary Jane was a native of Maryville. She is pre-deceased by her husband of 70 years, George W. Ribble. Mary Jane is survived by her loving children, Carolyn and Stan Barnwell of Atlanta, Ga., George and Melanie Ribble of Weatherford, Texas; grandchildren, Alison, Colleen, Jonathan, Sarah and Lesley. She had four great-grandchildren.

husband, Dr. Clay Crowder, passed away in August 2015.

Harry Emory Rice, Jr. passed away February 8, 1997 at the age of 79.

Rev. Frederick S. Richardett, Jr., 89, of the Holiday City Carefree section of Berkeley Twp., died on Thursday, May 3, 2018. He was born in Atlantic City, NJ and raised in Swedesboro, NJ. He lived in Old Bridge, Howell and Belford, NJ before moving to Holiday City 20 years ago. Fred was a graduate of Maryville College in Tennessee and received his Degree in Theology from Temple University. Fred was ordained in 1955 and was a Minister with the United Methodist Church for 46 years. His first assignment was the First United Methodist Church of Millville, NJ. He served as Pastor at several Churches, including Old Bridge, before retiring from the First United Methodist Church in Belford. After retirement he was an assistant at the First United Methodist Church in Toms River. Fred was also a member of the Camden Lions Club and an affiliate member in the Toms River Lions Club. He was the Chaplain for the State of New Jersey Lions Club since 1969. Fred was also Chaplain of the Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley for over 20 years and a Board Member of the Lions Eye Bank in Philadelphia, Pa. He is predeceased by his son Frederick III. Fred is survived by his loving wife Ruth Ann (Bratton) Richardett; his daughter Ruth Ann Shamey and her husband Michael of Old Bridge, NJ; his daughter in law Judith of Tinton Falls, NJ; his 5 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.