Class Notes

is currently attending University of Cincinnati on a full scholarship plus stipend for a graduate degree in communication.

Carol Lee is truly a treasure! She is the most positive person I have ever known and her presence elevates the spirit of the people around her. She is the consummate volunteer, exemplifying the spirit that motivates our volunteers. Since January 2012 she has reported 1,300+ hours of volunteer service. Carol Lee has been an active volunteer since January of 2012, when she and her husband moved to Westminster Palms. Up until December of 2011 she was on the Westminster Communities of Florida Board of Directors (for 2-3 years). Carol Lee has been on numerous WP committees since moving into the community, including Resident Council, Library, Gift Shop, Choir, Caring Companions, Welcoming and The Green Committee. Carol Lee is one of our go-to volunteers and is always willing to assist when asked & whenever possible! Carol Lee is also a generous caretaker of her neighbors and she inspires and recruits others to volunteer! Her most recent (and a huge contribution) has been the development and facilitation of a very well attended weekly ?Sunday Morning Fellowship? in our Health Center (attracting ?standing room only? crowds from all 3 levels of care in and even some family members). Here are a few quotes lifted from several of Carol Lee?s nomination forms: – ?always ready to assist? – "a wonderful help in time of need!? – "our ambassador of good cheer and kindness!" In addition, over the years Carol Lee has also volunteered widely in the external community, including local schools, church & theaters, organizing St. Pete High School & college reunions, The Salvation Army, Hospice and Ronald McDonald House.

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

passed away December 15, 2013.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Martin Laird Weaver

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arlene Larson Weible passed October 10, 2016.

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

Elizabeth McLaren Weimer passed away on November 20, 2016.

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

Celeste Martino Weller passed away August 16, 2008.

Nancy (Libbie) Elisabeth Baird Wells May 19,1926 – January 7,2016 Resident of San Ramon, CA Nancy (Libbie) Baird Wells, 89, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2016. Libbie was born in Kanggye, Korea to Rev. Richard Hamilton Baird and Golden Stockton Baird, who were second generation Presbyterian missionaries. After experiences of living and serving in Korea that would be shared throughout generations, the Baird family left Korea when Libbie was age 14 and returned to the States. Her remaining school years would be in the States while her parents continued to serve as missionaries overseas. Libbie attended Maryville College in Tennessee where she would meet her future husband, Samuel (Sam) David Wells from Riviera Beach, Florida. After college, she moved to Berkeley, CA where her family had settled and Sam followed the love of his life to Berkeley. They were married in the family home on December 4, 1948 by her father, Rev. Richard Baird. They would eventually settle and raise their four children in Concord and Walnut Creek for over forty years. Libbie enjoyed the mountains and particularly the ocean, and family outings often included looking for driftwood at the beach that would fill up the yard at home. She sang for many years in the choir at Concord Presbyterian Church where she and Sam were active and faithful members. Upon retirement, Libbie and Sam moved to a favorite family camping area over the years, Lake Almanor, and lived outside the quaint town of Chester on Lake Almanor West. They became active in the Elks Lodge and Lake Almanor West social scene. Libbie loved to travel and her last cruise was to Alaska with her daughters. Libbie and Sam moved to Brentwood, CA in 2003, and Sam passed away in 2005. Libbie moved to San Ramon, CA in 2014. She enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren, watching the Food Network channel, and the social activities at Brookdale Assisted Living. She remained feisty to the end as her body weakened due to heart and lung disease. Libbie was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Golden Baird; her twin sister, Emily Baird; sister Mary Golden Baird; and brother, Dickie Baird; her husband, Sam Wells, and daughter, Donna Wells. Libbie is survived by her sister, Rebecca Baird Bergstresser (Paul Bergstresser); her brother John Baird; her daughter, Nancy Parker (Dan Parker); son Hal Wells (Jaymie Noland); and daughter, Emily Head (Erik Head); seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and much extended family throughout the U.S. A memorial service will be held for Libbie on Saturday, February 27, 2016, 2:30PM at Canyon Creek Presbyterian Church, 9015 South Gale Ranch Rd., San Ramon, CA 94582. Obituary can be found here: http://bit.ly/1XIKhSA

writes in to share that he now has two books “out there.” (1) “Floydiana,” an ebook on Floyd County, VA. randallawells.com (2) “Angel in Goggles: Earthly Scriptures.” Both paperback and Kindle Reader versions. Amazon.com

Scott West ’98 created a limited-edition Fanboy print that was available to attendees that purchase a VIP pass at the Fanboy Expo. He creates these prints each year. This year’s art was based on “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.” West is currently an art teacher at Catlettsburg Middle School in Sevierville. More here: https://www.thedailytimes.com/news/west-adds-artistic-flair-to-fanboy-expo/article_a0a40ed9-fe29-5978-882f-e367317d373a.html

Dr. Lori West ’99 has been promoted from Associate Professor to Professor at Lee University in Cleveland, TN. Dr. West joined Lee’s Natural Science and Mathematics faculty in 2006. Prior to her arrival at Lee, Dr. West conducted post-doctoral research in the nutrition department at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and taught at Maryville College as a visiting professor. Dr. West has served as program director for four recently funded Tennessee Higher Education Committee grants and as a mentor for many student research projects at Lee. She has also served as event coordinator for the local Science Olympiad tournaments, a competition for middle and high school students.