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Name
Note
David Campbell
Class of 1949
Memoriam

George David Campbell, 93, died on September 8, 2021. A celebration of his wonderful life will be on Saturday, October 2, at 11:00 a.m. at New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville, TN. A painter, a horticulturist, a poet, a writer, a teacher and a preacher, David was a modern day Renaissance Man

He was the eldest son of the late D. Rayburn and Marion Campbell, born in Washtucna, WA, in 1927. The son of a minister, the family moved several times before settling in western Pennsylvania. After graduating high school, David moved south to attend Maryville College in Tennessee. While there, he grew closer to the love of his life, Peggy, whom he married in 1950. David went back to PA to attend seminary in Pittsburgh, where he led his first church. After two sons, they moved back to Tennessee, where he led churches in Rockwood and Cookeville. He was the minister at Cookeville First Presbyterian for more than 26 years before retiring in 1993. He continued to lead churches in retirement, including Fork Creek Presbyterian in Sweetwater, TN.

David was a renowned artist, who exceled in watercolors and pen and ink drawings. He has artwork all over the country, from California to New York. He especially loved the barns around middle and eastern Tennessee. In his retirement, he grew beautiful roses, wrote volumes of poetry, and taught all of his grandchildren a love of painting.

David was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 69 years, Margaret, his two brothers, Jim and Jerry Campbell, and sisters-in-law, Janice Campbell and Charlotte Campbell. He is survived by his three sons, John (Laurel) of Bozeman, MT, Bob (Lisa) of Albany, GA, and Thom (Rachel) Campbell of Centreville, VA, and grandchildren Julie Campbell, Stephanie Woolsey (Cameron), David, Sarah and Benjamin Campbell.

Paul M. Canon
Class of 1979
Memoriam

Obituary: Paul Michael Canon passed away on October 7, 2022, after a long struggle with cancer.  He valued his time at Maryville College and will be missed by all who knew him.

Marjorie Hunter Cantley
Class of 1959
Memoriam

Marjorie Hunter Cantley (Margie), born on October 23, 1937, in Pittsburg, Pa. to John and Virginia Hunter, passed away peacefully March 18, 2023, surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimers. Margie attended Maryville College and graduated from Birmingham-Southern College. While teaching in Birmingham, she met her husband of 54 years, Marion Paul Cantley, Jr. (Paul) a South Carolina native. They were married in Birmingham in 1950, and settled in Orangeburg, S.C. where they raised their son David and daughters Lynn and Dianne.

Margie began a teaching career that would span more than 25 years at Wade Hampton Academy and Willington Academy (Orangeburg Preparatory Schools, Inc.). Margie was also a very active member of First Presbyterian Church in Orangeburg. After Paul’s death in 2015, she moved into Salemtowne Retirement Community in Winston-Salem.

Margie is predeceased by her husband, Marion Paul Cantley, Jr.; mother, Virginia B. Hunter; father, John A. Hunter, Jr., of Greer, S.C.; and mother-in-law Mavin B. Cantley of Coward, S.C. She leaves her children, David V. Cantley (Sallie) of Holly Hill, S.C., Lynn C. Castañeda (Carlo) of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Dianne C. Stone (Billy) of Jamestown, N.C., five grandchildren (Morgan Cantley, Rebecca Cantley, David Castañeda, Hunter Stone and Nate Stone) and her brother, John A. Hunter III (Jo) of King, N.C.; sister, Roberta “Bobbi” Peabody (Bill) of Greensboro, N.C.; sister-in-law Linda C. McLean of Coward, S.C.; seven nieces and nephews, and 10 great nieces and nephews.

Eugene Carden
Class of 1950
All Notes Memoriam

A. Eugene “Gene” Carden, born on January 24, 1925, died peacefully a week after celebrating his 91st birthday on January 31, 2016. He attended Tennessee Military Institute in Sweetwater, TN. He graduated from Sweetwater High School and went on to serve his country in World War II. Gene was on the destroyer USS Stack in the U.S. Navy under the command of General Douglas MacArthur. He graduated from Maryville College in 1950 and worked as an industrial supply salesman for several companies, the longest tenure being Tidewater Supply Company for 25+ years. He loved what he did and felt his customers were his friends. A long-standing member of Fountain City United Methodist Church, he enjoyed his Christian Fellowship Sunday School Class. Gene is predeceased by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.L. “Fate” Carden; and brother, William D. Carden, all of Oak Ridge, Tennessee. He leaves wife of 63 years, Ethel Caldwell Carden; and sons, Brian Eugene Carden of Nashville and David Wilton Carden of Knoxville. He was most proud of his two grandchildren, Spec. Chase A. Carden, Fort Stewart, Georgia and Courtney R. Carden of Knoxville; his nephew, William Eugene Carden; and niece, Leah Carden Cress, were both special to him as well. The family received friends at Gentry Griffey Funeral Chapel, 5301 Fountain Road, Knoxville, Tennessee 37918, on Tuesday, February 2nd from 4:30- 7:00 p.m. A celebration of his life followed, with Rev. Dan Kelley officiating. The family requests memorials in lieu of flowers to be made to “The Net”, Fountain City United Methodist Church, 212 Hotel Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, 37918. Gentry Griffey is honored to serve the Carden family, and invites you to view and sign their online guestbook at gentrygriffey.com

Martha Quick Cardot m
Class of 1961
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Martha Jean Quick Cardot, age 79, of Beverly, West Virginia, died on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Elkins Rehabilitation and Care Center. Mardi was born in Elkins, West Virginia on November 1, 1939. She was the oldest daughter of the late Ralph Harding Quick and the late Margaret Jean Morrison Quick. Her early years were spent in Durbin, Lesage and Charleston, WV. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1957. A diligent student and talented singer Mardi attended Maryville College and graduated from Davis & Elkins College in 1962 where she majored in Education and sang in the campus choir. The love of faith, education, music and nature would accompany her during her entire life. In August 1963 Mardi married Richard W. Cardot at 1st Presbyterian Church, Charleston, WV, whom she met while singing in the chancel choir. In 1969 Mardi and Richard returned to Randolph County where they made a home. A lifelong educator, Mardi taught in Kanawha, Monongalia and Randolph Counties for a total of 32 years. Mardi’s life was a demonstration of love for family, faith and community. A Presbyterian by profession, she was an ordained Ruling Elder who served the church in many capacities including sessional committees, pastoral search committees and Sunday School teaching. She was active in community theatre, Forest Festival Committees including Assistant to the Queen’s department. She loved music, singing, playing cards with “The Bridge Club,” and keeping up on the accomplishments of her students. Mardi placed great value in her involvement in the Order of the Eastern Star and was a life member of the Tiskelwah Chapter No. 45. Mardi’s life is an ongoing legacy to her family, friends and students. She would still challenge us to put down roots and commit ourselves to God-given passions. She was a teacher-at-heart from her earliest days in a 2-room school in Lesage and taught long after her retirement from the Randolph County Schools. Her students will remember National Pickle Day, “sounding it out,” “taking a minute to think about it,” and “Can you think of that another way?” Her warm smile, kind spirit, quick wit and beautiful voice will long be remembered by those who knew and loved her. Mardi is survived by her husband of 56 years, Richard W. Cardot; three children, Guy Richard Cardot (Aimee) of Beverly, WV, Maria Louise Cardot Lane (Tim) of Montpelier, VA, Margaret Anne Cardot (Mike) of Richmond, Virginia; seven grandchildren, Elise, Richie, Sam, Isaac, Max, Henry and Nora; one sister Mary Ellen Dawkins (Bill); one nephew, John Walton Reynolds; one niece, Rebecca Reynolds Heath; and one uncle, Robert Morrison. Friends are invited to gather at the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church for visitation on Saturday, August 31 from 1:30 until 3 p.m. A Service of Witness to the Resurrection will be held at 3 p.m. with a time for fellowship to follow. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Beverly Bookmobile, c/o Beverly Elementary School, 505 Main St., Beverly, WV 26253. The Randolph Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements for Martha Jean Cardot. Send online condolences to the family at www.therandolphfuneralhome.com.

Dorothy Eslinger Cardoze
Class of 1941
All Notes Memoriam

Dorothy Eslinger Cardoze passed away on December 11, 1996 in Pennsylvania.

Jayne Smith Carie
Class of 1968
All Notes Memoriam

It is with great sadness that the family of Jayne Caryl (Smith) Carie, of Fruita, CO, announce her passing after a 25 year struggle with Breast Cancer at HopeWest Hospice, Grand Junction on June 3, 2018, at the age of 73 years. Jayne will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 49 years, Earl “Lee” Carie (Geologist, Land Manager BLM) and fondly remembered by her brother, Luther E. Smith, her sister, Janet Smith Leech and their spouses, along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, extended family and friends. Their son, Todd LeRoy Carie, whom they raised in Grand Junction, preceded his mother in death in 2005. Born in North Carolina on July 20, to Helen and Luther E. Smith, she was raised in Bel Air, MD, graduating from Bel Air High School and attending college at Maryville College, Maryville, TN, graduating with a Bachelors degree in Biology. Her work in this field included employment at National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland and University of California-Riverside as a Biology Research Assistant. During her married life, she lived in Rockville, Maryland, Washington D.C., Riverside, California, Grand Junction and Craig, Colorado, finally returning to Fruita with her husband to retire. Both Janye and Lee were longtime winter residents of Ajo, Arizona and enjoyed RV traveling throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada. After moving to Grand Junction in 1976, Jayne became involved in wide range of community, philanthropic and social activities. She was an environmental activist, a leader in various breast cancer support groups, involved with the American Association of University Women and member of the First Congregational Church of Grand Junction. Jayne was an integral part of her broader community through active participation in numerous service and community projects. She was passionate particularly about the environment and women empowerment through education which is the focus of a group P.E.O. with her membership of many years. As a natural leader, Jayne used her interest and talent in a number of tactile arts by teaching and enjoying hobbies in quilting groups, calligraphy worshops, and other artistic pursuits. On a personal side, Jayne was a spiritual woman who often attended contemplative workshops, and demonstrated the wonderful gift of listening to friends and family. Jayne was “constant” in her friendships as a most trusted friend to many, with an engaging and welcoming personality to those new to the area or to whom she met through others. Always with a smile and time to talk, share and teach, Jayne provided support and generously offered help to new potential craft friends. She demonstrated her caring compassionate nature as a treasured wife, mother, sister, daughter and friend. Jayne will be greatly missed by all her family members and many friends across the country but surely those in Ajo, Arizona, and the Grand Junction and Fruita areas. Burial and memorial services will be held at a later date with final internment at Elmwood Cemetery, Fruita, CO. Contributions may be made to HopeWest Hospice, 3090B North 6th St., Grand Junction, CO 81506.

Rella Anderson Carp
Class of 1948
All Notes Memoriam

Age 87, of Martin, TN, passed away in Columbia, SC on Thursday, October 3, 2013. Born in Maryville, TN on February 9, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Beulah Henry Anderson. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Maryville College in 1948 and a Bachelor of Music Degree from Converse College in 1949. She married the late Gilbert Carp on May 31, 1949 and they lived together in New Orleans, LA, Spartanburg, SC, and Shreveport, LA, before settling in Martin. Rella was a pianist and full-time piano teacher for over 50 years, and loved every one of her students. An excellent accompanist, her favorite “job” was playing piano along with her beloved husband “Gibby” as he presented numerous clarinet recitals. Rella served as a church musician every place that she lived, playing piano, singing, and sometimes directing the choir. She was an active member of the Tennessee Music Teachers Association, honored as their “1992 Teacher of the Year”. She was active in Martin’s Music Club, and served as a Girl Scout leader for many years. Rella was devoted to her church, Trinity Presbyterian, where she was a Charter Member. She served tirelessly in many capacities over the years, including Ruling Elder, Choir Director, Pianist, and Lay Preacher. Rella was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by two sons, David Carp (Sandy) of Katy, TX and Donald Carp (Janie) of Jackson, TN; two daughters, Susan Carp of Martin, TN and Sharon Carp Watkins (Ken) of Columbia, SC; four grandchildren, Charlotte Carp, Chris Carp (Kelly), Will Watkins, and Gioia Carp. She was predeceased by her brother, Duff Anderson.

George C. Carpenter
Class of 1953
All Notes Memoriam

George C. Carpenter, 87, died at his home surrounded by the love of his family on July 27, 2018. George was born in Meridian, MS on February 7, 1931. He was the fourth of five children born to Aubrey and Sarah Carpenter. George attended Maryville College, graduating in 1953. He remained a faithful alum and was proud to be a part of the Maryville family. Following college, he attended Louisville Presbyterian Seminary, earning a Master of Divinity degree in 1956. While he was in Seminary, he met the love of his life, Carol Grall. The two of them were married in 1955. Together they were partners in life and ministry for nearly 63 years. They have four children: Kathy Carpenter (Jim Klagge), Karen Smith (Brad), Kevin Carpenter (Gene), and Susan Porter (Richard). And later, six grandchildren: Caroline Smith, Cole Smith, Elizabeth Carpenter, Edwin Carpenter, Karenna Porter and Ry Porter; and three step-grandchildren: Nick Klagge, Meagan Boyd, and Caroline Porter. Family was always at the center of his life. Also at the center of his life was his passion for ministry. He served Presbyterian churches in Louisville, KY (Briargate and Bardstown Road) and in Greensboro, NC (First Presbyterian and Starmount). In addition, he served as interim pastor at several other Greensboro Presbyterian churches (Guilford Park, Springwood, and Jamestown). Being a pastor was his life’s passion, constantly sharing the love of God with anyone and everyone. His incomparable friendliness, genuine warmth, and infectious sense of humor immediately made everyone feel comfortable and loved in his presence. In 1976, he earned a Doctor of Ministry degree from Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA. He loved traveling around the world and making friends everywhere he went. His work with the Medical Benevolence Foundation and PCUSA Mission took him to Ghana, Malawi, Haiti and Mexico. George lived out his belief that God calls us to serve the poorest and the least, working to make the world more just for all people. In addition to his wife and children, George is survived by his brother, William Luther Carpenter (Nell) of Chattanooga, TN and his sister, Gloria “Tootie” Prince of Sacramento, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Lucille Carpenter Allen, and his brother, Aubrey Carpenter. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to Starmount Presbyterian Church Mission or Music Fund (3501 W. Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27403) or The George Carpenter Scholarship Fund at Maryville College (502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804). Forbis and Dick Guilford Chapel is serving the Carpenter family and online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com.

Ann Barnes Carpenter
Class of 1960
Memoriam

Ann Barnes Carpenter, age 85, of Nashville, TN, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of December 5, 2023. She was born on May 7, 1938, in Nashville, to the late Louis R. and Anna Wilkinson Barnes.

Ann graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1956 and Maryville College in 1960. She married Don Milton Carpenter, who predeceased her, on November 25, 1960. She taught 1st grade for one year at Brookmeade Elementary before devoting the next 12 years to being a full-time mom to her children, Tom Carpenter (Julie) and Alice Carpenter.

In 1973 she began teaching again. She was briefly at Percy Priest Elementary before being transferred to a full-time teaching position at Eakin Elementary where she taught kindergarten in the same classroom for the next 29 years! She positively touched the lives of dozens of school children throughout her career as well as her own family and the many people she met throughout her life.

Ann loved family history and was proud of the fact that she could trace her heritage back through many generations. She loved visiting Pulaski, TN and exploring our family history there as well as in the Maury County Archives.

Thanks to the incredible care that Alice provided for her, she was able to remain in her own home until her passing. Alice’s loving care that she provided to Ann cannot be overstated.
Ann was a member of Glendale United Methodist Church for many years, but for the last 5 years was a devoted attendee of Covenant Presbyterian Church via live-streamed services.
In addition to Tom and Alice, Ann is survived by her grandson, Brandon Carpenter, as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family.

Marie Fawcett Carper
Class of 1941
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Marie F. Carper, 90, of Washington, died Wednesday, December 9, 2009. She was born November 6, 1919, in Peters Township, a daughter of the Rev. James E. and Helen Linn Fawcett. Mrs. Carper graduated from Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn. For 20 years, she worked as a regional accountant for JCPenney. She attended Peters Creek Presbyterian Church and most recently Laboratory Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Carper was a member of Eastern Star. On July 7, 1944, she married Fred David Carper Sr., who died April 18, 1987. Surviving are three sons, Fred D. (Donna) Carper Jr. of Washington, James (Teresa) Carper of Los Angeles, Calif., and Kirk (Lisa) Carper of McMurray; a daughter, Bonnie (Frank) Lushen of Washington; 10 grandchildren, William A. Wilson III, Michelle Henderson, Marcie Lushen, Angela Lanahan, Brandon Carper, Ryan Carper, Marshal Carper, Cara Carper, Cayla Carper and Casey Carper; and five great-grandchildren, Caleb, Jacob and Dylan Wilson and Logan and Tanner Henderson. Deceased are a daughter, Linda Wilson, and a brother, who died as an infant.

Edna Burkins Carroll
Class of 1950
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Edna M. Carroll, age 80, died at 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, at home, with her husband by her side. She was the beloved wife of William J. Carroll, with whom she shared more than fifty-nine years of marriage. A Memorial Service in celebration of and thanksgiving for her life will be held on Monday, April 12, 2010, at 6 p.m. at Christ United Church of Christ, 32 Baltimore Street, Jefferson (Codorus), PA, 17311, with Reverend Barbara Brenneman officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 5 p.m. until the time of the service. Edna was born in Bel Air, Maryland, on September 10, 1929. She graduated from Highland High School, Street, MD, Class of 1946. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Maryville College in Maryville, Tennessee. She continued her studies and earned certificates in education from Muhlenberg College in Allentown and Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. She taught Elementary Physical Education in the Allentown School District for more than 17 years. She and her husband then moved to Utah where she taught developmentally disadvantaged students at the Alpine Training and Education Center for 14 years. While in Utah she also volunteered as a sponsor for the Special Olympics. When she retired they moved back to Pennsylvania and settled in Codorus Township. Edna was an avid bowler, playing in many leagues, as well as an enthusiastic card player. She was a longtime member of Christ United Church of Christ in Jefferson, serving in many capacities. In addition to her husband, Edna is survived by her son Michael Carroll and his wife Lisa, of Henryville, PA, by her daughter Rebecca Patton and her husband Billy of Inverness, FL, by granddaughters Megan Lewis and her companion Matt Howes of Belmont, NC, and Heather Harwell and her husband Michael, of Ocala, FL, and by her great grandchildren Ethan Howes and Caden Luyett. She is also survived by her brother William Snyder and his wife Frances of Kingsville, MD, her sisters Phyllis Neely of Abington,MD and Jaki Burns and her husband Thomas, of Belleview, FL, and by all of her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson, Joshua Luyett. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 924 North Colonial Avenue, York, PA 17403.

William J. Carroll
Class of 1951
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William J. Carroll, age 91, passed away, at home, on September 21, 2020. He was the loving husband of Jean (Workman) Carroll; together they shared over 9 years of marriage. Bill was born in Grenogue DE on March 17, 1929 and was the son of the late William J. Carroll Sr. and Janet (Thayer) Carroll. He worked as a chemist for many years prior to retiring. He was predeceased by his wife Edna M. Carroll in 2010. In addition to his wife Jean, he is survived by his children George M. Carroll and Rebecca Patton; his stepchildren Lois Klinedinst, Donna Brenneman, Beverly Bush and Patricia Toomey; his grandchildren Heather and Megan; 2 great-grandchildren; his step grandchildren Ashley, Kendra, Corey, Josh, Derek, Heather, Zachary, Jeffrey and Hunter and many step great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Milton Carroll. He was predeceased by his grandson Josh and his step granddaughter Amanda and his brother James Carroll.

Family and friends are invited to attend a gathering in celebration of his life on Friday from 5:00PM – 6:00 PM at Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service Inc., 175 N. Main St., Spring Grove PA 17362. A service and interment will be held privately by the family.

David R. Cartlidge
Class of
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https://www.thedailytimes.com/public_records/obituaries/david-ray-cartlidge/article_58181c15-269c-564c-8920-dc533a50d4d6.html Dr. David R. Cartlidge, Th.D., Ralph W. Beeson Chair of Religion Emeritus at Maryville College, died on August 20, 2021, in Chattanooga, Tenn., while residing near his daughter’s home. Dr. Cartlidge passed away surrounded by his family, his favorite music, his photography, and shelves of his favorite books. Born on September 25, 1932, in Wilmington, Ohio, David grew up in Champaign, Ill. In his youth, he was an accomplished student, athlete, musician, and decorated Eagle Scout. He graduated from Wooster College in Ohio, where he lettered in swimming and tennis, and earned his college tuition by working summers as a merchant seaman on the Great Lakes. He often acknowledged that his most noteworthy undergraduate achievement was accepting an invitation to a Sadie Hawkins dance from Florence Ann Macleod of Pittsburgh, Penn. They married in 1955. After earning his Master of Divinity at McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, David accepted a pastorate at the First Presbyterian Church of Cambridge Springs, Penn., where he and Florie also celebrated the birth of two children: Ruth Ann and Daniel Ray. David’s drive to learn then took him to Harvard Divinity School, where he studied New Testament theology under the tutelage of noted 20th Century religion scholars Helmut Koester and Krister Stendahl. After receiving his Th.D. from Harvard, Dr. Cartlidge accepted a teaching position at Maryville College, in Maryville, Tenn. For over 31 years, Dr. Cartlidge served Maryville College with excellence. In 1992, he was installed as the Ralph W. Beeson Chair of Religion. The thousands of students who came through his classroom encountered an enthusiastic teacher who valued curiosity, humor, and well-researched arguments. “Dr. C,” as he was known by his religion majors, loved nothing better than an impromptu, politically seditious academic discussion, often hosted from his booth in the student center or a bench outside Anderson Hall. During his tenure at the college, Dr. Cartlidge co-authored two books: “Documents and Images for the Study of the Gospels,” with Dr. David L. Dungan and “Art and the Christian Apocrypha,” with Dr. J. Keith Elliott. He also coached the women’s tennis team, played the flute in both the college-community orchestra and band, and regularly displayed his photography at the homecoming art fair. After retiring in 1998, Dave was still a regular presence at college athletic events and on the tennis courts, where he habitually trounced players many decades his junior, including his son and grandson. Those who knew Dave beyond academia recognized a man of many hobbies and curiosities. Once intrigued, he would master whatever avocation he tried: singer, ballroom dancer, HAM radio operator, model ship builder, flutist, photographer. His skill with a camera took him to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park often, where he hiked miles to find the perfect shot. His photography was exhibited in galleries throughout East Tennessee. He spent countless hours in the basement darkroom he had built from scratch in his Maryville home. Closest to Dave’s heart were his family, his love of music, which he passed on to his children and grandchildren, and his beloved cottage at the Congregational Summer Assembly (CSA) in Benzie County, Mich. From infancy, David spent every summer at the CSA. There, he served as a swimming instructor, tennis coach, groundskeeper, choir member, and guest preacher. Over the course of decades, he taught generations of young people the values of Christian service, exploration of faith, and the stewardship of nature. He was an avid sailor and hiker who spent a lifetime exploring the lakes and dunes of Northwestern Michigan To his family and close friends, Dave was a formidable, loving punster that kept us gathering, singing, and laughing until the moment he died. We will miss him with every breath that we take. Dr. David R. Cartlidge is survived by his children, Daniel Cartlidge of Sarasota, Fla., Ruth Thompson and son-in-law Art Thompson of Chattanooga, his grandchildren Christine Cartlidge, Kevin Cartlidge, daughter-in-law Elizabeth Perez Cartlidge, and great-granddaughter Cora Grace Cartlidge, of San Diego, Cal. Dr. Cartlidge is preceded in death by his wife, Florence Macleod Cartlidge, sister Mary Ann Cartlidge LaFountaine, and his parents, the Rev. Dr. A. Ray and Mary A. Cartlidge. Because of public health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic, a memorial service will be held in Maryville, Tenn., at a date to be announced. In lieu of flowers or other memorials, the family requests that gifts in honor of Dr. David R. Cartlidge be sent to either the Friends of the Smokies (FriendsoftheSmokies.org) or the Friends of Sleeping Bear Dunes (FriendsofSleepingBear.org). Arrangements are by the Cremation Center of Chattanooga, 1345 Hickory Valley Road, Chattanooga, TN 37321. (423)-362-5999

Janet Vaden Carver
Class of 1996
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age 49, of Maryville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, at her home. She was a graduate of Maryville College with honors, Magna Cum Laude. She was also a 2nd grade teacher at Mary Blount Elementary School. She loved giving out “Janet’s Care Bags” at the U.T. Cancer Institute, also loved all of her animals and sharing her love for persons of all ages. Preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Ann Bryant; birth father, Lynn Vaden; mother-in-law, Mamie Jo Carver and father-in-law Dee Carver; grandparents, Harley and Olga Bryant, Rollo and Ruby Lee Vaden, Elbert and Ellie McLemore. Survivors include her husband, Michael Carver; daughters, Katelyn and Ashlyn Carver; sister-in-law, Evelyn Carver; father by choice, Bill Bryant and wife Janice; stepbrother and sister, Ricky Green and Rebecca Brackett; sisters by choice, Sandy Fuchs and Stephanie McMullen. A special thanks to caregivers Marsha O’Brien and Carol Ellis, the many that brought food, Mary Blount Elementary, Overcomer Group from RIO Revolution, Our family on Magnolia Street – Jake, Leah, Alexis, Reyna, Rod, Sherry, Shelby, David and Pat, Fairview United Methodist Church – “The Remedy,” U.T. Cancer Institute, and the Chemo Bear. We couldn’t have made it without these persons. Family and friends meet at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, for a graveside service at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery. A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, at Fairview United Methodist Church, with Rev. Steve Hicks, Rev. Ronnie Hepperly and Rev. Roger Williams officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Hope House, 2008 Charlotte Ave. Nashville, TN 37203, RIO Revolution Cancer Support Group, 3419 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804, or Boogie on the River, 3846 Wildwood Road, Maryville, TN 37804. Friends may call at their convenience at McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home until 3 p.m. Wednesday. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville, 865-982-6812

Eleanor Miller Cary
Class of 1949
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Eleanor J. Cary, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Poets Walk Memory Care in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She was born to Win-field Scott Miller and Stella Ray ‘Blackwell’ Miller in Trenton, New Jersey on January 9, 1928. Eleanor was the youngest of two children by eleven years to her sister Ruth. Eleanor grew up in Trenton, New Jersey and developed a love for the country-side in contrast to the city where she spent her youth. She graduated from Maryville College (1949) in Maryville, TN where she majored in English and Latin. After graduation from Maryville College she went to work as a librarian at the Trenton Library. The head librarian, Veronica Cary, introduced her youngest brother, Robert (Bob) to Eleanor. It was a match made in heaven and the two lovebirds were married May 16, 1953. They had nearly 65 years together until Bob died suddenly from a stroke in April 2018. Eleanor and Bob raised four children: Ellender, Robert A., Veronica R., and Thomas. After having their first child, Eleanor became a stay-at-home mom until their fourth child was in high school. By then, they had settled in northern Virginia and Eleanor went to work as an assistant librarian with Fairfax County Public Library. Eleanor received several promotions including: Reference Librarian and Cataloguing. She retired in 1993 and she and Robert moved from West Springfield, Virginia to the countryside of Stanardsville, Virginia. Robert built a custom home there for them on a large pond where they enjoyed their retirement years watching the wildlife, including an occasional bear family. When Robert and Eleanor moved to Virginia in the early 1960’s, Eleanor became a Founding Member of the Providence Presbyterian Church in Annandale. She served on the church board and as church librarian until moving to Stanardsville in 1993. She then became an active member of Grace Episcopal Church in Stanardsville, VA serving on the board and as church librarian until around 2012. Eleanor was also active in several genealogical societies including: Colonial Dames XVII Century, Daughters of American Colonists, and National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. She was thrilled to be able to trace her history to the early 1600’s in New York and New Jersey and traced three of her Revolu-tionary War patriots. She served proudly in the Albemarle Chapter NSDAR holding several different chapter officer positions. Eleanor is survived by her children: Ellender and husband Hans Worthy; Robert A. and wife Cynthia; Veronica; and Thomas and wife Terry. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Elizabeth and husband Michael Pixley; Michael Cary and wife Samantha; Meghan and husband Thomas Brown; Cary Jean Weiss; Drake Cary and wife Sarah; and Savanah and husband Andrew. She is also survived by four great grandchildren: Cora Eleanor and Colin Norman Brown; Elsie Ray Cary; and Margaret Alice Cary.

Mary Case
Class of 1947
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Mary E. Case passed away on October 13, 2021, at the age of 95, due to a motor vehicle accident. She was a Professor Emerita, Ph.D. at the Department of Genetics at the University of Georgia and was a longtime member of St. James United Methodist Church.

She was a world traveler having traveled to all 50 states and all the continents. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Ralph T. and Leila Case as well as her sister, Ruth, and Ruth’s husband, William Kelley.

She is survived by one niece; two nephews; as well as great-nieces and nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews.

James Merritt Cates
Class of 1958
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age 85, of Powell, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, March 17, 2015. Jim was born on January 31, 1930, in Blount County, to Merritt and Grace Cates. He was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church of Powell. Jim was a graduate of Young High, Maryville College, and the University of Tennessee. Jim was a Korean War Veteran with the US Air Force. He was a member of Longstreet Zollicoffer Camp 87 Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was an educator for forty years as a teacher, coach, and administrator, which began in Rome, Georgia and ended in Knoxville, Tennessee at Farragut High School until his retirement. Jim participated in football, wrestling, and track in college. He coached these sports and cross country in Georgia and Tennessee. He was voted two times as Wrestling Coach of the Year in Georgia and two times in Tennessee. Jim was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2014 and into the Farragut Hall of Fame in January 2015. Jim was preceded in death by his mother and father, Grace and Merritt Cates; sister, Penelope Cates Bishop; brothers, Charles T. Cates, III, Joe Y. Cates, and Hannum M. Cates. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Sherry Watson Cates; daughter, Angela Brown and husband Kenny, of Rome, Georgia; sons, James Cates, Jr. and wife Deanna, of Columbia, South Carolina and John Cates and wife Stephanie, of Milton, Georgia; step-son, Chad Capps and wife Joanna, of Johnson City, Tennessee; grandchildren, Zachary Brown and wife Amy, of Asheville, North Carolina, Hollie Brown Collins and husband Joseph, of Mt. Airy, Georgia, Jacob Brown, of Rome, Georgia, Merritt Cates, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Lea and Ben Cates, of Columbia, South Carolina, Chance, Blake, Jack, and Jessica Cates, of Milton, Georgia, Luke and Anna Lee Capps, of Johnson City, Tennessee; and great-grandchild, Maya June Brown; brothers, Steve (Shirley) Cates, of Oak Ridge, Pete (Judy) Cates, of Powell; several nieces and nephews.

Herb H. Catlin
Class of 1955
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80, of Cookeville, TN formerly of Bay City, MI, will have a memorial service on Saturday, November 1st at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bay City, MI where Rev. Ann Grady will officiate. The Committal of his ashes have already taken place in Cookeville, TN. Fr. Catlin died Sunday morning, October 12, at his log home in Tennessee with his family by his side. He was born October 14, 1933 in Ogdensburg, NY to the late Herbert H. Catlin and Mary Grennon Wilmot and stepfather Leo Wilmot. He was a graduate of Ogdensburg Free Academy High School, in Ogdensburg New York. In 1955 he graduated with a B.A. from Maryville College in Maryville, TN. On June 18, 1955 he married Elizabeth G. Gilmer from Hammond, NY, who survives him. In 1958, he received his Masters in Divinity from Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, TX. Upon graduation from Seminary, Herb and Betty moved to Cookeville, TN where he was ordained deaconate in 1958 and ordained to the priesthood in 1959. He served as Vicar of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church and the University Center from 1958-1962. In 1962, he and Betty moved back home to Ogdensburg, NY where he was the Curate for St. John’s Episcopal until 1964. In 1964, he was called to serve as the Rector of Calvary Memorial Church, in Saginaw, MI until 1973 when he moved to Bay City, MI and became the Rector at Trinity Episcopal Church, until his retirement in 1994. During their time in Michigan, Herb and Betty raised a son, Stephen and a daughter, Sarah. Herb and Betty were married 59 years, until his death on October 12, 2014. Upon retirement, they returned to Cookeville, TN and built a beautiful log house where they lived for over 20 years. His wife still resides in Cookeville. While living in Cookeville, Herb and his wife were active members of St. Michael’s Church. He actively taught bible classes on Sundays, and served as a retired clergy for the church. He faithfully returned to his alumni of Maryville College each year, where he and other alumni spent a week building and preserving the historic campus. He served where ever he was needed. He took many trips to Israel where he studied Hebrew, and volunteered at Kibbutz Ramat HaShofet, either milking the cows or, his favorite being a shepherd of the sheep. Fr. Catlin was a gentle man who touched many lives, and was loved by so many people. Rev. Catlin is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) G. Catlin; one daughter, Sarah E. DuFresne (Brian) of Bay City, MI; one son, Stephen M. Catlin (Jennifer Brown) of Washington D.C.; grandchildren, Ethan, Emma, Benjamin and Samuel; two sisters Lea (John) Kucharski, Sherry (Paul) Theodore; a brother, Joe Wilmot; and brother in-law, Wayne Gilmer; and by several nieces and nephews.

Harry H. Caviston
Class of 1949
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Harry Howard Caviston of New Hampshire passed away on January 18, 2007.

Bill H. Chalker
Class of 1950
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William Houston Chalker passed away peacefully in his home in Sonoma on June 4, 2016. He was the loving husband of the late Grace Ellen Chalker; stepfather of Bruce Pentz (Leslie) and Mary Jenkins (Tim); dear brother of Samuel Chalker; grandfather of Cameron Buckley (Yolanda), Shawn Buckley (Rachel), Laura Pentz, Shannon Oakley (Brittan); and great-grandfather of Izeiah, Landen, Anthony, Caleb and Zach. William was a veteran of the US Navy. He received a Doctorate of Philosophy from Duke University and a Bachelor degree from Divinity McCormick Seminary. He was Professor Emeritus of the College of Idaho for 20 years. Bill volunteered for FISH (Friends in Sonoma Helping) and Programs for Street People. He taught adult bible classes in various churches and conferences. He was a 12-year resident of Sonoma and a native of Birmingham, Alabama. A private inurnment will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to FISH, P.O. Box 507, Sonoma, CA 95476, or Make a Wish Foundation.

Kenneth R. Chambers
Class of 1961
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Kenneth Ray Chambers, 85, lifelong resident of Blount County, Tennessee, went home to glory March 13, 2021. He was born April 1, 1935 and was the youngest sibling of ten born to Jesse Cloyd and Zena Myers Chambers of Cades Cove. Kenneth grew up an avid athlete. As a grade schooler if he missed the bus he would run to school and arrive there before the bus. He was a football star at Porter High School in the early 1950’s and was starting tailback as a Sophomore in 1950 when Porter won the Blount County championship. He played starting tailback in both 1951 and 1952. Porter won the county championship again in 1952. He made All-County in football in 1952 along with four of his other team-mates. He started two years in football at Hiwassee College in 1953 and 1954. He was starting tailback at Maryville College in 1957 and played fullback and linebacker at Maryville College in 1959 at the same time he was on the wrestling team. While at Maryville College he also belonged to the Air National Guard. Then after college worked for the Guard full time and was deployed to Germany in May of 1962. He was honorably discharged in 1964. Later to keep physically fit he joined the Knoxville YMCA wrestling team. He played handball for 15 years during which time he won the City Consolation Championship (1970) and was runner-up in 1972. Kenneth was inducted into the Blount County Sports Hall of fame October 26, 2009. Kenneth married the love of his life, Faye Larkin Brackin on September 12, 1974. They made their home on the farm Kenneth grew up on and attended Stock Creek Baptist Church. He worked as a Machinist and retired from Robert Shaw Controls. Kenneth is preceded in death by his wife Faye and their daughter Janet, his four sisters and five brothers. He is survived by nineteen nieces and nephews and countless great nieces and nephews. He was “Uncle Kenneth”. He always had a joke to put a smile on your face. He was also a “big brother” to one nephew (Odie) who spent a great deal of time at the farm with his Grandmaw and Grandpaw and at that time a wonderfully patient Uncle Kenneth. Special thank you: Asbury Place Beech House Employees. Special Mention: Niece: Evelyn White and Great Niece: Lisa Wilson. To view this obituary online and/or post condolences or memories you may access Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens website at www.sherwoodchapel.com. Flowers may be sent to Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens 3176 Airport Highway, Alcoa, TN or donations may be made in memory of Kenneth to AMVETS Post 22, 3705 Legends Way, Maryville, Tenn. 37801. Friends and family may pay their respects Friday, March 19 from 9am – 12 pm and 2pm – 4pm at Sherwood Chapel and Memorial Gardens, 3176 Airport Highway, Alcoa, Tenn. A graveside service will be held at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, 475 Bethel Church Road, Townsend, TN Saturday March 20 at 1pm, Rev. Chris Cupp presiding.

Jackie Speigner Chambless
Class of 1956
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Chambless, Jacqueline Speigner, 84, longtime resident of Montgomery, AL, died on July 12, 2018. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents, Ealon Speigner and Tommie Goodson Speigner of Enterprise AL; and her husband, Jack Lloyd Chambless of Montgomery. She is survived by her daughter, Jil Chambless (Dan Vogt) of Tuscaloosa; son William House Chambless II (Alicia) of Trussville; grandchildren, Sophie Vogt, Jack Vogt, and William House Chambless III; her sister, Charlotte Speigner Bruce of McCalla; and a large extended family. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 10:00 am at Memorial Presbyterian Church in Montgomery with a service immediately following at noon officiated by Reverend Nan Adams. Graveside service will be at Greenwood Cemetery at 3:00 pm. Rather than flowers, Jackie requested donations be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2130 Bell Road, Montgomery, AL 36117, or a favorite charity.

Belle Chandler
Class of 1942
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Belle Chandler passed away on July 7, 2014.

Singtoh Changtrakul
Class of 1963
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Singtoh Changtrakul passed away on August 23, 2015, and HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the cremation ceremony.

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