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Barbara R. Greenly Smith of Denton, MD, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at the Caroline Nursing home in Denton. She was 89 years old. Born in Hammonton, NJ, Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Ernest Leo Rogers and Elsie Josephine Mawson Rogers. Her first husband, C. Alan Greenly, died February 22, 1997 and her second husband, Raymond R. Smith, died January 24, 2016. Mrs. Smith graduated from high school in Reading, PA in 1949. In 1953, she graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, TN. She received her Masters from UMD and Salisbury State. She then taught Physical Education at the Denton Elementary School for 26 years, becoming Administrative Assistant and retiring in 1989 after 30 years of service. She was a Lifetime Member of the P.T.A. and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Denton where she was in the Choir, taught Sunday School, and served on many committees. She had also been active in the Caroline American Legion Post 29 Auxiliary where she will be wonderfully remembered by a host of friends. Mrs. Smith is survived by her daughter, Ruth G. Prattis and her husband, Greg, of Norfolk, VA and her son, Gary A. Greenly and his wife, Judy, of Greensboro, MD; and a sister, Ruth R. Myers of Delta, PA. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 28th, at the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church located at 100 S. Fifth Ave. in Denton beginning with an American Legion Post 29 Auxiliary Memorial service. Friends may visit with the family one hour before the service. If friends wish to send memorial donations in Mrs. Smith’s memory, the family suggests sending them to the St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 S. Fifth Ave., Denton, MD 21629. To offer online condolences, please visit moorefuneralhomepa.com.

Marion Green (Swift) Smith, 95, of Sevierville, passed away on August 3rd, 2021. She had looked forward to being reunited with her husband of 45 years, Claude A Smith Jr., parents, Avery E Swift, mother Nellie Elizabeth St. John (Green) Swift, brothers, Donald and Douglas Swift, nephews Douglas and David Swift, and many other family and friends. She is survived by her daughter Rebecca (Becky) Henry, son-in-law Gary W Henry, grandsons Nathan W Henry (Sonya) and Neil D Henry (Susanne), 5 great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and their families. She graduated Montrose (PA) High School in 1943 and continued her education at Maryville College, earning her Bachelor’s degree in Bible and Religious Education in 1948. Marion went on to receive her Registered Nurse degree at Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago. She dedicated many years of her life helping others at Blount Memorial Hospital and other institutions, and taught the 1st grade class at Becky’s school during a teacher shortage. Marion’s family was musically inclined, she being able to play piano, clarinet, and violin. She shared the love of music with her daughter, providing (and driving to) many hours of lessons. Marion was also active in church, formerly serving on the Session of Highland Presbyterian in Maryville, and attending Rocky Springs Presbyterian in the Boyds Creek community. Her love of all creatures was extraordinary, once compelling her to stop traffic on a busy road to assist a turtle in crossing safely. The family will be receiving friends’ condolences and sharing more stories on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Rawlings Funeral Home in Sevierville Tennessee from 11AM until 1PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Rocky Springs Presbyterian Church on Boyd’s Creek Highway, Sevierville, TN or Camp Susque in Trout Run, PA.

Cayce Williams Smith ’12 has a new baby boy, Luca Bjorn Smith. He was born on February 3^rd and weighs 7.5 lbs.

On August 31st, 2021 Brandi Smith (2004) and Nick Smith (2003) welcomed their 3rd child, a boy named Deacon Nicholas Smith.

Nathaniel W. Smith ’11 and his wife Amanda Hamilton welcomed the birth of their son Martin William Smith-Hamilton on December 30, 2021.

Mary Agnes Dellinger Smith, 95, of Crossnore, N.C., passed away on April 25, 2021.

Daughter of Theron and Lena Sloop Dellinger of Crossnore, she moved to Orlando after attending Maryville College and Duke University to work as a medical technician. There, she met Raymond (Bocky) Smith. They married and raised three sons.

She taught science for 29 years and retired from Robert E. Lee Middle School, while there, she was named Orange County 1988 Teacher of the Year. She served as an Elder and Deacon at Calvary Presbyterian Church, now College Park Presbyterian. She loved her hometown of Crossnore and returned for six months every year after retirement to visit friends and relatives and raise a garden where her parents gardened before her. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, Bocky; brother, W.C.; and sisters, Annie Laura Stewart, Cordelia Kidder, and Ruth Loper.

She is survived by her sons, Terry (Jean) Smith of Crossnore, NC, Larry (Patty) Smith of Casselberry, Fla., and Gilbert (Tammas) Smith of Winter Park, Fla. She is also survived by two granddaughters, Michele Starr and Melissa Elvers, eight great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter, many nieces and nephews, and a sister, Rachel Deal of Crossnore, NC.

Peggy Smith, 65, of Chattanooga, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, in a local hospital.

She was born February 1, 1958, in Savannah, Georgia, to loving parents Herbert Smith, Sr. and Barbara (Faunce) Smith. Peggy was the second of five children in a family who lived a military life, moving between states and countries as their father fulfilled the expectations placed upon a Chief Master Sergeant in the US Air Force. Peggy was a graduate of Maryville College. She worked as a microbiologist before taking on her life’s work, raising her two daughters. Peggy will be remembered in her community as a selfless, altruistic woman who gave of herself graciously to the benefit of others. She never turned a neighbor in need away. Peggy also loved spending time at the ocean and was an avid watcher of rocket launches and turtle hatchings on the Florida beaches. One of her most recent joys was volunteering at her grandson’s school, Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences. CSAS always had a special place in Peggy’s heart, as both her daughters were K-12 graduates of the school.

Peggy was preceded in death by her father, Herbert Smith, Sr.; and her sister, Debra Smith Johnson.

She is survived by her daughters, Megan Beatrice and Heather Beatrice Pogue; her mother, Barbara Smith; and stepfather, Glenn Gordon; her grandson, August Wooten; and siblings, Sandra Miller, Herbert Smith Jr., and Michael Smith.

Elizabeth June Smith, 87, went home to be with her precious Lord and Savior on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was greeted at the gates by her beloved husband, John Smith; her brother, Dale Keeney; and her parents, Lillard and Edna Keeney who all passed before her. We are sure that it was quite a happy reunion. Heaven is a much brighter place with this new angel!

Elizabeth June Smith was born on May 29, 1936, in Clinton, Tn. She always went by her middle name of June which would sometimes become June Bug or Juney. Growing up, June loved sports and music. She was head majorette at both Clinton High School and Maryville College where she majored in Music.

After college June moved to Annapolis, Md., to teach and to, in her words, “marry a Navy man.” Shortly after she arrived in Annapolis she walked into a church and saw a tall handsome man singing in the choir. She immediately announced to her friend, “That is the man I am going to marry!” and she did! On June 10, 1961, June married the love of her life John Byron Smith. June and John eventually settled in Chattanooga, and had three children – Crystal, Jonathan, and Suzanna.

Life was quite busy with these three, but June was not one to sit around and do nothing. While carting her three children to all of their many, many activities she honored her love of music by teaching piano to multiple children and adults throughout Chattanooga and Pikeville. She also taught music at Dupont Elementary School and was the children’s choir director at St Luke’s Methodist Church. June loved performing and was in several musicals at the Little Theatre in Chattanooga. To show her love and support for her children, June was either the PTA president or an officer and attended every event they were in. And there were many! June was a staunch supporter of Bethel Bible Village and helped in the coordination of the Pat Boone Celebrity Golf Tournament for years. She also loved to play tennis and played in several tennis leagues.

June’s faith was always what drove her and led her to become the president of Chattanooga Christian Women’s Club for many years. Later, she was elected as president of the Chattanooga District of the United Methodist Women and then vice president of the Holston Conference United Methodist Women.

June excelled at everything she did.

June and John “retired” and moved to Pikeville, so that John could be a pastor of Mt. Crest United Methodist Church. Of course, June became the choir director as well as the Bible teacher.

Elizabeth June Keeney Smith was best known for her beautiful blue eyes, her pretty smile, her kind spirit mixed with a little feistiness. She will be greatly missed here on earth, but we know that she is in a much better place. We love you a bushel and a peck!

She is survived by her three loving children – Crystal Hall, Jonathan Smith (Joyce), and Suzanna Ellis (Tom) – her grandchildren – Hunter Hall, Kalli Hall, Connor Ellis, Beth Demonbruen, Laura Ferebee, Robin Harrington, and Andrew Ellis- and her bonus great-grandchildren- Kailey, Kassidy, Cody, Trenton, Preston, Carmen, Michael, Paul, and Luc.

Marie Jensen Smyrl, 98, of Willow Street, formerly of Tunkhannock, and Pitman, N.J., died Friday, March 11, 2016, at the Glen at Willow Valley Retirement Communities. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, the Rev. Robert R. Smyrl. A lifelong artist, Marie was instrumental in creating the Art Major at her alma mater, Maryville College, in Tennessee, and in 1940 graduated with one of the college’s first art degrees. That same year she and her husband, Bob Smyrl, were married. While raising their three children, Marie continued her creative pursuits and explored many materials and techniques. In 1970, Marie began a 12-year tenure as art teacher at the Tunkhannock Area Middle School; during this period she also taught night classes at Penn State, and wrote and illustrated a guide on creating optical illusion designs. At Willow Valley, Marie exhibited in several group art shows, and was featured in a 2015 retrospective at Meadow Ridge. Much of Marie’s artwork is now on display in the homes of her family and friends, who were the other great joys in her life. Her children and grandchildren were frequent visitors. Her sister, nieces, and nephews have many fond memories of receiving homemade gifts from Marie. Over their 64 years of marriage, Marie was actively involved in many aspects of her husband Bob’s work for the Presbyterian Church, including helping to start Camp Lackawanna, where a building is named in Bob’s honor. Marie and Bob made friends wherever they went, and felt fortunate to be part of a wonderful community at Willow Valley. Over the years Marie kept up treasured connections with friends near and far through get-togethers, phone calls, and letters. Marie is survived by her sister, Ann Williams; son, Peter and his wife, Eloise; daughter, Marieann and her husband, Stephen Cahoon; daughter-in-law, Jane Smyrl; grandchildren: Becky, Molly, Ken, Katie and her husband Chris, and Karen; and an honorary son, Walt Vetter. She was preceded in death by her brother, Knud Jensen; and her son, Robert Jr. A service will be held on Saturday, April 2, at 1:30 p.m., at Willow Valley Lakes Manor, 450 Willow Valley Lakes Drive, Willow Street. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Camp Lackawanna, c/o Lackawanna Presbytery, 816 Olive Street, Scranton, PA 18510.

Kathleen Snatchko, a resident of Glenshaw, Pennsylvania, was born on November 1, 1951 and passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2010.

Fred Manget Snell M.D. Ph.D. of Eden, NY, passed away on November 5, 2003. He was the husband of Diana L. Bozian; father of Susanna (Al) Addesa, John Steven Snell, Cynthia (Steven) Weseman and Alexander B. Snell; grandfather of David & Stephen Ungvary; dear friend of first wife Mary Snell.

Robert Ellis Snow, age 68, of Lithia Springs, passed away Nov. 27, 2017. Services were Nov. 30, 1:00 PM, at Austell Presbyterian Church. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Douglasville, GA.

UT Medical Center Names Snyder Director of Perioperative Services KNOXVILLE-The University of Tennessee Medical Center recently named Solon M. Snyder, BA, BSN, RN, as director of Perioperative Services. In this position, he is responsible for providing direction in strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and process improvement. Previously, Snyder was the Clinical Nurse Manager of the Surgical/ Trauma unit. He joined the medical center in 2006 as a staff nurse on the Orthopedic/Trauma unit. Snyder graduated Cum Laude from The University of Tennessee with BS in Nursing in 2006 and Cum Laude from Maryville College with a BA in Biology in 2003. He is currently enrolled in the Masters of Science in Nursing at UT.

Sochocky, Betty Lou, 79 of Ventnor, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Betty Lou was born July 5, 1944 to John and Edna (nee Filling) Sochocky in Pomona, NJ. She was a graduate of Atlantic City High School and Maryville College in Tennessee. She completed her Masters from University of Alabama. Betty Lou held a distinguished career as an Atlantic County Probation Officer, retiring as a supervisor. She loved traveling and took great pleasure in taking many nieces and nephews to the country of their choice for their high school graduation. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, watching ball games, reading and going to Broadway shows.
Betty was predeceased by her parents, Edna and John Sochocky; brothers-in-law John Rush and Roland Starr; and nephew Ryan Sochocky. She is survived by her siblings, four sisters: Ellen V. Rush, Edna V. (Ginger) Starr, Beatrice A. Petrella (Arthur), Donna L. Fisher (Mark); three brothers: John Patrick Sochocky, Stanley W. Sochocky (Terry), and Richard J. Sochocky (Ellen); eighteen nieces and nephews; nineteen great nieces and nephews; and one great great niece.

Longtime McLeansville, NC resident Ethel Mildred Shockley Sockwell died Sunday, March 7. She was born in Chester, PA and later went to Maryville College, TN, where she met the love of her life, Max Sockwell. After graduation from Maryville, they married in 1954 and moved to San Antonio, TX, where Max enlisted in the US Air Force. While stationed in San Antonio, both children were born. In 1959, they moved the family back to the farm in McLeansville. Ethel worked as office manager for the U.S. Treasury, Savings Bond Division for 30 years, retiring in 1987. Throughout her adult life, Ethel loved to travel, support the church with many volunteer positions, photography, all sorts of crafts, and being with family.

She is predeceased by her husband Max, sister, June Roop, brother Ralph Shockley and parents, Delbert and Ethel Shockley. She is survived by her daughter Vee Ann Nielsen (John); grandchildren Jennifer Rickman and fiancé Tony McCarty, her children Charleigh, Ila, and Maxton; Mandy Patterson (Justin), their children Raegan, Eleanor and Oliver; Tyler and Chris Nielsen; her son Jeff (Janet); daughter Sarah and fiancé Michael Wynant, son Daniel and partner Camille Muniz, and many nieces and nephews.

Ruby Roberts Sohler, 87 of Los Osos was born on July 2, 1932 in Newport, TN to Logan and Lenora Roberts and passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at her house under the care of Central Coast Home Health and Hospice. Ruby grew up in Maryville and went to Maryville College and graduated in 1951 with a degree in Psychology. She worked at GE Cincinnati, Ohio for 5 years. She moved to California in 1960, worked at Rockwell International, where she met her husband-to-be, Jim. She was involved with Rocket Development and Heat Transfer Analysis of Space Shuttle Division until she and Jim retired in 1980. She was a proud member of PEO-Chapter VM for 35 years. Although she contacted poliovirus at an early age, it never deterred her from achieving what she wanted to be. Among her passions were solving the Tribune’s crossword puzzle and watching Jeopardy. Ruby is survived by her son Rey (Ruby); her beloved granddaughter, Justine; sister, Reba and nephew, Ashley and a very dear friend, Jai; many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim, parents Logan and Lenora. Viewing will be at Reis Mortuary on June 22 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral mass will be at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Los Osos June 23 at 11:00am. Burial will follow at the Old Mission Cemetery San Luis Obispo.

Tanner Chase Spalding, age 27 of Franklin, TN passed away unexpectedly from a medical condition on March 4, 2024.

Tanner grew up in Franklin, attended PGS Franklin High School and was a standout basketball player and was named defensive player of the year his senior year. He was recruited to play basketball at Berry College and then transferred to Maryville College where his team made it to the NCAA tournament.

He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Middle Tennessee State University. Tanner was a Surgical Sales Representative with Spalding Surgical LLC. Tanner always had a smile that lit up the room. He was known as the gentle giant with a soft heart except when he was playing sports. Soccer, baseball, and his absolute love of basketball brought out a fierce competitor.

He will be remembered by all who knew him for his infectious sense of humor, ability to make everyone laugh, and fierce loyalty, kindness and compassion. And of course, his love of Jordans.

Preceded in death by grandmother, Rebecca Evans; great grandparents, Johnny Gilmore, Earl & LaWanda Evans and Norman & Ina Hicks.

Survived by: parents, Corey and Kelly Spalding; brother, Jacob Spalding; sister, Audrey Spalding; grandparents, Joey & Donna Spalding and John Earl Evans; great grandmother, Jeanette Gilmore; aunts & uncles, Luke (Megan) Evans and Teri Spalding Davis; cousins, Brandon, Makinley & Colt Evans, Andrew & Ben Davis; other loving family members and longtime girlfriend, Ashley Scire.

age 43, of Erwin, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at his home. Born April 19, 1970 in Washington County, TN, he was a son of Bobby and Sue Davis Baucom and biological father Mickey Sparks. J. J. was graduate of Unicoi County High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Maryville College. He was a faithful member of Hulen Baptist Church, had worked at NFS, taught Spanish at Unicoi County High School, was an assistant football coach in 2000 and had worked at McDonalds for the last 2 years. He was a former football player at UCHS and at Maryville College, played Basket Ball at UCHS and was a Hot Shots Hoops champion. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bynum and Geneva Sparks, Maternal grandparents Mina and Orley Davis, his brother Anthony “Tony” Sparks and very special uncle, Ronnie “R. D.” Davis.

writes in to say that she has a new job as an Event and Trade Show Coordinator for Alltech, North America.

was very honored to accept the award for the 2012 USA Triathlon Volunteer of the Year for my work as a founding member and the President of the Emerald Coast Triathlon Club, the race director for the Bluewater Bay Duathlon at LJ Schooner’s, a fundraiser for the EOD Warrior Foundation, and other fundraising efforts for military charities.

Lois Speaker, died peacefully early Saturday morning Aug 20, 2016 at a hospice in Newnan, Ga., where she had been a patient for three weeks. Lois earned a master’s degree in chemistry at the University of Tennessee and later received her Ph.D. at Rutgers University in her home state of New Jersey. During her professional career, she worked for Southern Research in Birmingham, for Georgia Tech’s Research Center in Atlanta, and for Eastman Kodak in Rochester, N.Y. She was married to Joe T. Gilliland class of 1955 for seven years and live in Peachtree City, Ga., on the south side of Metro Atlanta. In the earlier years of her retirement, she was science officer for a citizen group that battled an air-polluting company. Later, she was instrumental in bringing about the dismissal of the incompetent county water system superintendent. Memorial contributions can be made to Maryville College or to her synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel, P.O. Box 142481 Fayetteville, GA 30218

Lois M Speaker, Ph.D., age 81, of Peachtree City died in the early hours of Saturday, Aug. 20, at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, where she had been a patient for the previous three weeks. A retired chemist, Dr. Speaker had resided in Peachtree City for 16 years. She and her husband, Joe T. Gilliland, moved from their former residence in the Brookfield subdivision to the Somerby Assisted Living Facility on Rockaway Road in December 2013. Born near Neptune, N.J, Dr. Speaker was a graduate of Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn. Later, she earned a master’s degree in chemistry at the University of Tennessee and her Ph.D. from Rutgers University in New Jersey. She was a trailblazer for women in the sciences. During her professional career, she was a staff scientist for Southern Research in Birmingham, for the Georgia Tech Research Institute in Atlanta, and for Eastman Kodak in Rochester, N.Y. While at Kodak, she was lead scientist in the Chemical Technologies Department of the company’s Federal Systems Division. One of her accomplishments was the development of an anti-fouling compound added to paint that was credited with potentially saving the Navy millions of dollars annually in costs for scraping and repainting of ships, including aircraft carriers. This anti-fouling research also led to technologies used in the manufacture of contact lenses. She shared a number of other patents with Georgia Tech. Three of her technical publications, although out of print, are still listed on Amazon. After her retirement from Kodak, she moved to Peachtree City to be near her daughters, all of whom live in the Atlanta area. In those early retirement years, she was active in Peachtree City New Neighbors, tutored many students in chemistry, taught at Clayton State College and taught children’s Sunday School classes at Congregation B’nai Israel in Fayetteville. All her adult life, she had an active interest in the arts and the natural world, as well as in the history of Europe and the Middle East, where she traveled extensively. Two community environmental causes benefited from her skills. In one, she volunteered as science officer for a citizen task force formed in 2006 to battle a company that was aerosolizing a foul smelling, hazardous substance and releasing it into the air. More recently, she was a leading voice protesting the Fayette County Water Department’s casual attitude toward maintaining water purity standards-a protest that eventually led to organizational reforms in the water system. In addition to her husband, Dr. Speaker is survived by three daughters, Leslie Stewart of Decatur, and Alison Payton and Kathryn Stewart, both of Griffin; a step-daughter, Anne Gilliland of Durham, N.C., and a step-son, Don Gilliland of Birmingham; one sister, Ruth Sloan of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Richard Speaker, Neptune, N.J.; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Her beloved dog, “Happy,” also survives. A memorial service for Dr. Speaker was held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Congregation B’nai Israel, located at 1633 Georgia Highway 54, east of downtown Fayetteville toward Jonesboro. The family has suggested that memorial gifts be made to Congregation B’nai Israel through its mailing address of PO Box 142481, Fayetteville, GA 30218, or to Maryville College, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804.

Jeannine Fiori Spencer, age 93, of Okmulgee passed away Sunday morning, February 13, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital, Muskogee from COVID complications.
She was born on November 27, 1928, in Niagara Falls, New York to Carlo and Rose Fiori. She was the second youngest eight siblings. After graduating high school, she continued her education and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Maryville College in Maryville, TN, and continued with Seminary studies.

She was married to the Reverend J. Rodgers Spencer on June20, 1958 and enjoyed 61 years of marriage and sharing his ministry. She worked teaching children, youth and adults in Bible study as well as serving as church clerk. She wrote many special programs for the seasons each year during their pastorates in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and Oklahoma. Her home was always known as a place for fellowship and delicious food. As they left each church, those friendships always continued to be shared through the years. Jeannine enjoyed collecting nativity sets and would display hundreds of them. She also collected and wore crosses on her neck and had a large assortment.

Their marriage was blessed with the birth of twin sons, and the sadness of losing one of the twins, J. Morris, following corrective heart surgery as a young boy.
In Okmulgee, Jeannine enjoyed working as the Children’s Librarian of the Okmulgee Public Library. Often children would see her in town and run to “the lady that read them stories”. She loved books and her house was filled with hundreds of them. Her book reviews were very entertaining and nonprofit groups were able to raise money selling tickets to her book reviews. Jeannine was a faithful volunteer and officer of the hospital Auxiliary, Creek Council House Museum, Friends of the Library, and The Historical Society. She leaves behind a legacy of love not only for her family but also for community and fellow person. Her life teaches us to bless others with all the kindness we can muster.

Jennine was preceded in death by her husband, J. Rodgers, son J. Morris, parents, and all her siblings.
Mrs. Rodgers is survived by her son C. Rodgers and daughter-in-law Pam of Crossville, TN, grandchildren Anthony and Belen Spencer, Carrie Spencer, Karen and Jeff Fehner, Keith and Verena Spencer and Kyle Spencer and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Celebrated his 89th birthday this past August. He graduated from Wheaton College in 1960, with a Bachelors of Divinity. He is living in Fort Meyers, FL and is thankful to be active in his local church. He enjoyed his years at Maryville College and fondly remembers his time in a capella choir, friends he made on campus and being able to have a major in German, which was not commonly available at many colleges during his time on campus. While in the Air Force he met and married a wonderful woman, Hildegard and they were able to do evangelstic work for quite a few years together. He finds joy in every day of living!

Martha B. Spining, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, has finished her race and has heard the words, “Well done my good and faithful servant” at the age of 85 on March 15, 2021. A resident of Greenwood she was born on January 1, 1936 in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Vernon S. and Faith (Clarke) Brogden. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, received her BA from Maryville College (TN), and was a Girl Scout leader for many years. She worked at H&R Block for 10 years as a tax preparer and also at Perry Meridian High School for 5 years in the guidance department as their secretary. She loved spending time with her family, supporting missions, traveling, reading, interacting with her friends at Greenwood Village and bringing a smile to everyone she met. Martha leaves behind to treasure her memory, her children, Dottie (Jan) Heman and Steve (Kelly) Spining; three grandchildren, Craig (Kathryn) Heman, Angie Hartvigson and Brian (Stephanie) Heman; four great grandchildren, Liam, Jameson, Brynlee, and Dylan. She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Arthur M. Spining, III; son, Charles D. Spining; brother and sister-in-law, Morris H. (Katherine “Kitty”) Brogden; sister and brother-in-law, Marianna (Ed) Heerschap. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis, with visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. She will be laid to rest next to Arthur at Mt. Pleasant Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to One Mission Society, 941 Fry Road, Greenwood, Indiana 46142 or to Asbury Theological Seminary, 204 N. Lexington Avenue, Wilmore, KY 40390.