Class Notes

were married on December 22, 2012. In May 2014, both Jessica and Brandon graduated with high honors from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. Brandon received a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Jessica received a Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.). They now live in Charlottesville, VA where Brandon is completing his Internal Medicine Residency, and Jessica is working as an associate dentist.

Todd graduated from Tennessee State University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He also passed the National Physical Therapy Examination to be licensed as a Physical Therapist.

Lavinia Lee Tomlinson, 88, was born on August 30, 1935, in Irondale, Alabama. She recently passed away on April 21, 2024. Lavinia attended school at Maryville College and the University of Alabama.

passed away on Friday March 21, 2014 at her daughters home in Tellico Village, Loudon, TN where she resided for 2 years. Julia was born in New Jersey and raised in Erie, PA. She meet her Husband, Robert H. Toms in 1932 when she entered Maryville College, Maryville, TN as a freshman and he was a junior. Post-graduation, Julia trained to teach the deaf (oral method) at Clark School for the deaf, Northampton, MA ad then taught at Mystic School for the Deaf in Mystic Conn. In 1942 Julia and Robert were married and lived in Oak Ridge Tennessee during WWII. In 1945 the couple moved to Chattanooga. Julia taught Speech and Hearing for Chattanooga City Schools from 1961-1981. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents, Warren and Martha Hilditch; sister, Barbara Dougan; and brothers Warren and Hugh (Hugh was killed in World War II) She is survived by her daughters Martha Toms (Morris Hudgins) and Barbara Toms Craig (David); Grandchildren: Julia Robertson (Phil), Jennifer Sanders (Bill Gupton), Jane Peavy (Derrick), Jonathan Craig (Melanie Jordan), Great grandchildren, Patrick Sanders, Hannah Robertson, Caleb Robertson, Seth Robertson, Elizabeth Peavy and Desmond Craig.

Robert “Bob” Woodrow Toney of Bergo, WV passed away November 6, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Bob was born on January 27, 1934 to Robert Woodrow “Pete” Toney and Logana (Clay) Toney Short in Raleigh County, WV. Bob was a 1951 graduate of Clearfork High School and attended Maryville College, Maryville, TN. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe during the Korean War and worked in the intelligence branch of the Army Security Agency and the CIA. He was recalled during the Cuban Missile Crisis during which he was stationed at the Key West naval Air Station monitoring Russian submarines. Bob was the Vice President over sales at the Rotary Printing Company in Norwalk, OH for 26 years. In 1989 he moved to Charlottesville, VA where he worked at Piedmont Farms and Graphics until he retired and moved to Bergoo. Bob is survived by his loving wife Susan Toney, six children, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Ascension Saint Thomas has announced Kristen Toth as Vice President of Oncology Services in addition to her current role as Vice President of Women’s and Children’s Services. Kristen’s responsibilities will now include the oversight of both Women’s and Oncology Services, including strategic planning, clinical processes, and program development. “Under Kristen’s leadership, our Women’s service line has seen remarkable success and I’m confident that our Oncology Service Line will continue its legacy of providing excellent care to our patients while enhancing our program and capabilities as well,” said Amber Sims, Chief Strategy Officer, Ascension Saint Thomas. “As Ascension Saint Thomas continues to expand our service offerings within the Women’s and Oncology spaces, we are fortunate to have Kristen’s proven leadership guiding both programs into exciting new territories for our patients and physicians.” Kristen joined Saint Thomas Health in January 2014 as the Executive Director of the Saint Thomas Health Alliance. Since February 2017, she has been the Vice President of Women’s Services. Prior to her tenure at Ascension Saint Thomas, Kristen spent 12 years in the pharmaceutical industry, specializing in Women’s and Pediatric Health. Kristen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Maryville College and a Master of Science in Statistics from the University of Tennessee.

In 2016 I published a book titled “Mount Horeb Church Minute Books, 1841-1923, An Anthology of Church and Family History (Jefferson County, TN)” at the Southern Historical Press in Greenville, SC. It includes Rankin, Alexander, Bradshaw, Coile and many early settlers of Dumplin Valley who lived in East Tennessee. Many Maryville College students have a connection with these early pioneers.

Jesse Louis Townsend, 34 of Bonita Springs, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice surrounded by family. Born and raised in Naples, Jesse was born November 17, 1988, a son of Roland T. and Lisa A. (Lechler) Townsend.

He was a 2007 graduate of Golden Gate High School and attended Maryville College in Tennessee, where he also played football. Jesse was the owner of Maintenance Matters, a home maintenance business that served Southwest Florida. He had a passion for helping others and a knack for fixing just about everything. He loved fishing, golfing, cooking and anything that involved a competition. Jesse was a huge fan of the game of football (go Gators), whether it was coaching or just enjoying the games with friends and family. Such a kind soul, big heart and a great friend to all who knew him. He could talk to anyone and brighten their day. Heavily involved in his church and community, but most important to him was his family and the memories they made together.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 10 years, Erin E. (Harnisfager) Townsend; loving children, Quinn, Walker and Lane; mother, Lisa A. (Lechler) Townsend of Naples, FL; step-mother, Lisa A. (Helber) Townsend of Bonita Springs, FL; paternal grandmother, Rachel Townsend of Lake City, FL; brother, Colby Townsend of Tampa, FL; sisters, Ashley Turner of Naples, FL and Haley (Jeffrey) Gubala of Naples, FL; half-brother, Sammy Townsend of Bonita Springs, FL; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Roland T. Townsend; paternal grandfather, Elton Townsend; maternal grandparents, Armin L. and Elizabeth J. Lechler; and brother-in-law, Robbie Turner.

Halie Miller (‘19) married Dr. Jacob Townsend on September 9, 2023. The couple now resides in Atlanta.

Kathryn Adams Trent class of 1938, passed away at home on May 25, 2020, at the age of 104. Her love of Maryville College continued throughout her life.

Jennifer Triplett ’07 and her husband Aaron Triplett ’07 welcomed a daughter, Louise Lynn Triplett, born 12/30/2021.

TRIVETT, VIOLET FERN WOLFE, JOHNSON CITY, was born in Buhl, ID, July 15, 1921, to Bertha Kerr Wolfe Ambrose and H. Brunner Wolfe, Sr. After living a short time in Colorado, she moved to Monroe County, TN, where she lived with her grandmother, Martha Tennessee Wolfe. Mrs. Trivett graduated salutatorian from Vonore High School and later attended Maryville College and East Tennessee State College, where she met and married U. G. Trivett, Jr. Also predeceasing her are her sister Nellie Wolfe Rickman; and her brothers, Horace B. Wolfe, Jr. and Tommy Wolfe; three children and their spouses survive her, Grant and Margie Trivett, Ann and Lino Mancebo, Tyler and Sandy Trivett. She has five grandchildren. She has two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers and seven sisters. The Funeral Service was conducted Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010 in Johnson City, TN. Burial was held in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Johnson City.

Barbara and four classmates from the class of 1959 gathered in Kansas City for lunch on April 29. Her husband, Joe, Barb Mueller, Joann Wyman and Barabara had a good time reminiscing about our college years. Joe and Barbara plan to return for the class 60th reunion in October and to celebrate the college’s 200th year.

Barbara “Davis” Tropansky ’59 and I celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary on August 20, 2020. Not being able to travel because of the virus, we celebrated by going out to dinner in a nice restaurant.

Jack Edward Truett of Suntree, Melbourne, passed away on April 4, 2019. He was born in Thomasville, Ga., on October 20, 1930 to Ethel and Burl Truett. A 1949 graduate of Seabreeze H.S., Daytona Beach, he was a standout football player and received a scholarship to The Citadel. He was a Korean War Veteran serving from 1951-1955 as a Mine Sweep and electrician. He received his BS from Maryville College, Maryville, TN, and his MBA from Rollins College, Winter Park, FL. He and his wife of 53 years lived in Kissimmee for more than 30 years where he was V.P., Tupperware Home Parties. They enjoyed traveling all over the world with Tupperware. After retiring from Tupperware, he joined his wife, Louise Brooks, at Truett Properties LLC where he developed Eagle Trace and Aultman Island in Kissimmee. He served on many Boards, including Florida Hospital, First Florida Bank and Valencia College. He was a member of Suntree United Methodist Church and Suntree Country Club where he loved his golf groups and also organizing weekly card games. He was formerly a member of First United Methodist Church, Kissimmee, FL where he served as Chairman, Staff Parish and Revelation teacher. Jack is survived by wife, Louise Brooks Truett; son, Jack Truett, Jr. of Atlanta; brother, Bob Truett of Titusville (Bonnie), granddaughter, Amelia Brooks Balch (father Jackson) of Gulfport, MS,; many nieces and nephews. He was pre- deceased by daughter, Kimberly Truett Balch; sisters, Dorothy Kleysteuber, Becky Knudsen, Mary Spence; and brother, Buddy Truett. In Lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Jack’s name. The service is to be held at Suntree United Methodist Church at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.

has retired after working for the past 50 years as an ophthalmologist. See the article at http://www.roanoke.com/news/virginia/after-years-roanoke-doctor-eyes-early-retirement/article_4e67d67a-49ec-549f-9828-17b48da6df61.html

Ken Tuck received the Service Above Self Award from Rotary International in May 2017. The award is Rotary’s highest honor recognizing up to 150 Rotarians each year who demonstrate their commitment to helping others by volunteering their time and talents.

Fred W. Tulloch, age 91, of Naperville, IL, formerly of Maryville-Alcoa, TN, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2007 at Rush-Copley Hospital in Aurora, Illinois. He was born December 19, 1915 in Blount County Tennessee. Fred was the son of Walter and Lucy Kagley Tulloch. He went to Loudon High School and Maryville College where he played football, basketball, wrestled and threw the discus in track. Fred served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II in North Africa and Italy. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He spent the majority of his career at West Chevrolet (formerly Murphy-West). In his free time he enjoyed spending time with his family and hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains. He was a member of the Maryville Lions Club since 1954. Fred became a member of First United Methodist Church in 1946 where he belonged to the Mitchell Sunday School Class. He is survived by Helen Dunn Tulloch, his wife of 65 years, son Douglas, daughter-in-law Karen and granddaughters Erin and Emily.

Vendeda Huskey Tulloch passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, at MorningView Village. She was a retired teacher from Blount County Schools with 38 years of service. She began her career at Townsend High School; then transferred to Porter High School; and completed her years of service at William Blount High School. She was a member of Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa honorary teacher sorority. She and Robert were members of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where they participated in KIT Club, Sunday School, and other church activities. Vendeda was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Tulloch, parents, Beulah and Harley Huskey, sisters and brother, Sue Carico, Rose Huskey and Lewis Huskey. Mrs. Tulloch is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Karen T. and Jim Caldwell and Janet T. and Steve Small. Her grandchildren include Cliff and April Caldwell, Jennifer and Blake Tipton, Mary and Woody Cherry of Winchester, KY, and Thomas and Sarah Small. Great-granddaughters are Raelynne and Callan Tipton. Brother-in-law, Jack Tulloch and wife Betty; sisters-in-law, Jean Tulloch, and Irene Tulloch. Special thanks to her caregivers, the staff at MorningView Village, and Blount Memorial Hospice Nurses. Family received friends at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home. Funeral service followed with Rev. Greg Long officiating. Interment at Grandview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, attn: Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148 or Alpha Delta Kappa Teacher Scholarship Fund in care of Jamie French, 255 Kings Grant Road, Maryville, TN 37804.

defended her doctoral dissertation on the 25th of July (2013) with distinction at Duke University’s Department of Art, Art History, and Visual Studies. She is now taking up her tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Performance Studies in the Department of Visual Studies at SUNY Buffalo.

defended her doctoral dissertation on the 25th of July (2013) with distinction at Duke University’s Department of Art, Art History, and Visual Studies. She is now taking up her tenure track position as Assistant Professor of Performance Studies in the Department of Visual Studies at SUNY Buffalo.

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Audine Walker Tuscany, age 99, of Royal Oak, died May 25, 2015. She was born January 13, 1916 in Maryville, Tennessee to Rufus and Lenora Walker. Mrs. Tuscany was a teacher in the Royal Oak School System, a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church, Royal Oak and Royal Oak Chapter 392 Order of the Eastern Star. She loved to golf and enjoyed bowling. Surviving are her daughters, Anna (Edwin) Cline of Royal Oak, Michigan and Laurella (G. Thomas) Perser of Ball, Louisiana; 6 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her long-time friend and companion, John Olexy, in 2010 and by her siblings, Clarence Walker and twins, John Walker and Lenora Hurford.

Robert James Twitchell, 90, a lifelong Haddonfield resident, died on May 2, 2013. Bob Twitchell gently drew his last breath of life surrounded by the love, tears and laughter of his family. He lived his life the way he hiked his beloved New Hampshire mountains, at a pace that enabled him to fully enjoy the journey. Born at home on February 7, 1923, Bob was a lifelong resident of Haddonfield. After graduating from Haddonfield Memorial High School in 1940, he studied at Maryville College in Tennessee before serving in the Army during World War II. Following the war he attended Lafayette College and graduated in 1950 with a degree in engineering. Bob joined his father in the waste management equipment business and later passed on his company, R. J. Twitchell & Co., to his son. On February 24, 1951, he married the love of his life, Jan(nee Divers). During their 62 years together they raised four children, shared a love of the outdoors, music and travel, and supported their community through service in numerous local organizations. Bob was a former chairman of the Haddonfield Planning Board, an officer with Interfaith Caregivers, a member of the ambulance association, and had been involved with the Haddonfield Rotary Club for many years. He also served as a vestryman, warden, and chairman of the building and the finance committees at Grace Church in Haddonfield. In recognition of his civic involvement Bob received the Haddonfield Citizen of the Year Award in 1981 and the HMHS Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998. Bob was a voracious reader of biographies, commentaries and essays, and was never at a loss for words no matter the subject, or the ages or political persuasions of those participating in the discourse. He is fondly remembered for his ability to make anyone and everyone feel welcome and respected. In addition to his wife Jan, Bob is survived by their four children, Becky Roller (Paul), Philadelphia, Suzanne Hutter (John), Hopewell, Jamey Herdelin (Jeff), Louisville, KY and Jim Twitchell (Patty), Haddonfield. He was a special presence in the lives of his and Jan’s grandchildren; Elizabeth and Peter Roller, Louise Hutter, Nils, Kendall and Christian Herdelin, David and Tom Twitchell, and the late Andy Twitchell.

Mrs. Martha Anne Horton Tyler, 83, entered into her eternal home, Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. Martha Anne was a former resident of Wagener, S.C., until moving to live with her brother, James Jack Horton and his wife, Mildred in Gainesville. Martha Anne was the wife of the late John A. Tyler Jr. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Gainesville. She was a former member of First Baptist Church of Wagener where she held many offices. Martha Anne was on the board of Directors for the Aiken-Bamberg-Barnwell-Edgefield Regional Library System. She was a member and held many offices of the Wagener Garden Club. Martha Anne was a founding member of the Wagener Woman’s Club. She also was a S.C. State Garden Club flower show judge. A graveside service to honor Martha Anne’s life was held Sunday, Nov. 22, at Tyler Cemetery, Wagener, S.C. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 398, Wagener, SC 29164, or to the Helping Hands Foreign Mission, 5043 Bristol Industrial Way, Buford, GA 30518. Condolences may be made online to the Tyler family at www.blizzardfuneralhome.com. Blizzard Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., Wagener, S.C.