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Obituary -- The Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, Florida; Tuesday, 24 AUG 1999, METRO, page D4 (Newspapers.com):

Deirdre Davis Brigham, 64, Euclid Avenue, Orlando, died Monday, Aug. 23. Mrs. Brigham was a psychotherapist. She was a licensed family and marriage therapist and director of the "Getting Well" program. She was born in Orlando. Survivors: husband, Robert C.; daughter, Rosalind Penney, Winter Park; son, Geoffrey R., Surfside; one grandchild. American Cremation and Memorial Society of Central Florida, Ormond Beach.

Obituary – The Orlando Sentinel, Thursday, 23 JUL 1998, page D-4 (Newspapers.com):

ADELAIDE ELEANOR DAVIS, 61, Princewood Drive, Orlando, died Sunday, July 19, of cancer. Mrs. Davis was a mental-health counselor at Getting Well. She was also a former assistant prosecutor and an attorney in private practice. She was born in Orlando.

Survivors: sister Deirdre D. Brigham, Orlando, son Craig Poore, Orlando, daughters, Margaret D. Ellis, Oviedo, Brenda Kennelly, Orlando.

Beacon’s National Cremation Society, Orlando.

Obituary – The Cincinnati Enquirer, Cincinnati, Ohio; Monday, 26 APR 1999, page B4 (Newspapers.com):

Rev. Charles F. Murphy was Methodist minister

93-year-old had also served tours as military chaplain

BY CHELSEA WELLS

The Cincinnati Enquirer

The Rev. Dr. Charles Floyd Murphy retired minister of the historic Walnut Hills-Avondale Methodist Church, died Wednesday at St. Margaret Hall in Evanston. The former East Walnut Hills resident was 93.

The Rev. Dr. Murphy had been the minister of Walnut Hills-Avondale Methodist Church in East Walnut Hills for 30 years.

Prior to being appointed to the church by Bishop H. Lester Smith, the Rev. Dr. Murphy served as a chaplain for the Army and the B-29 Air Force Combat Unit in the Mariana islands.

He also served as chaplain of the Sixth Bombardment Group and rode in the bombardier’s seat of the first of 300 B-29s as they flew over Japan on the first day of surrender during World War II.

The Rev. Dr. Murphy did other missionary work including a tour of several Air Force bases in summer 1953. He was one of two civilian pastors chosen by the Air Force for an annual Protestant preaching mission to northern air bases, including those in Alaska, Newfoundland and Greenland.

The Air Force presented him with a citation after his tour.

The Rev. Dr. Murphy was responsible for many programs started by the Walnut Hills-Avondale Methodist Church, including a lay ministry and a telephone prayer service.

The lay ministry offered “young men of college age to act as assistant ministers for two consecutive Sundays helping me in the pulpit.” he told The Cincinnati Enquirer in 1976, the year of his retirement from the church. “It familiarizes them with the structure and significance of worship.”

The Rev. Dr. Murphy conducted a radio program during the 1950s, The Pastor’s Study, answering listeners’ questions regarding religion.

In 1953 and 1954, the Rev. Dr. Murphy acted as chairman of the Protestant Festival of Faith in Cincinnati.

Before serving as a chaplain for the Army, the Rev. Dr. Murphy was chief minister at the Monroe Street Methodist Church in Toledo, with a congregation of more than 2,500.

He received a doctorate in divinity from Ohio Northern University in Ada and was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and a postgraduate of Northwestern University and Drew Theological Seminary.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Elizabeth of Evanston; a son, Craig Murphy of Charleston, S.C.; two grandsons and a great-grandson.

Services have been held. Interment was in Spring Grove Cemetery.

Obituary -- Citizen Register, Ossining, New York; Tuesday, 13 MAY 1986, page 4 (Newspapers.com):

Earle L. Thomas

Earle Lewis Thomas, a retired commodities broker and Rye civic leader, died Monday at United Hospital after a heart attack. He was 91.

Born July 31, 1894 to Lewis R. and Emily Daniels Thomas in West Haven, Conn., he resided in Boston and Newton Centre, Mass., Arlington, Va., and Scarsdale before settling in Rye in 1935.

He founded the Thomas Brokerage Co. in White Plains in 1953, and presided over it until his retirement in 1979. His work often took him overseas, and he traveled in Cuba and several European countries.

Earlier in his career, he worked as a broker for the Boston Consolidated Co. and for the William Ware Co. in New York City, and as an analyst for the U.S. Department of Commerce in Washington.

He married the former Helen Westmoreland Browder in September 1925.

Mr. Thomas was known as “The Colonel” to several generations of Rye residents in recognition of the rank he achieved in the U.S. Army, in which he served in both world wars. He was in the quartermaster’s corps while on active duty and continued in the Army reserve until his retirement.

In 1939, he helped found the Rye Kiwanis Club and served as its treasurer for many years. He was named “Kiwanian of the Year” on March 23, 1982.

He also served as treasurer of the Rye United Methodist Church for more than 20 years, and was a former treasurer of the Westchester County Mental Health Association.

A founder of the Rye Key Club, he was involved for more than 25 years in the Rye PTA and the Rye High School Dads Club. He also was a member of Rye Golf Club.

He is survived by his wife; a son, Gordon of South Salem; tow daughters, Joanne Macomber of Marblehead, Mass., and Betsy Amin-Arsala of Washington, D.C.; a sister, Doris Hurlburt of Orange, Conn.; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Obituary -- Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; 7 DEC 1990:

F.B. SMYTHE

F.B. “Shorty” Smythe, 93, 208 E. Holston Ave., died Thursday, Dec. 6, 1990, at his home following a brief illness.

He was a Baltimore native and had lived in Johnson City since 1921. Mr. Smythe was a son of the late William and Martha Young Smythe.

He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, where he served as a member of the Vestry and House Committee.

Mr. Smythe was a pioneer in radio development in Johnson City. He was owner and operator of Smythe Electrical Co. for 35 years.

He was a World War I veteran, and served on the Draft Board during World War II.

Mr. Smythe was a member of the Rotary Club and the American legion.

He was preceded in death by one daughter.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Florence Browder Smythe; one daughter, Beverly Jackson, Johnson City; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Morris-Baker (282-1521).

Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; 7 DEC 1990:

MORRIS-BAKER FUNERAL HOME

F.B. “Shorty” Smythe

Funeral services for F.B. “Shorty” Smythe, 92, 208 E. Holston Ave., Johnson City, who died Thursday, Dec. 6, 1990 will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. John’s Episcopal Church. The Rev. Don Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow at Monte Vista Burial Park.    Friends may call at the residence at their convenience. Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 Oakland Ave., is in charge of the arrangements.

OBITUARY - Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; August 30, 1990:

MRS. BETTY S. ANDREWS

Mrs. Betty Smythe Andrews, 808 Forest Ave., Johnson City, died Wednesday, Aug. 29, 1990, at Johnson City Medical Center hospital following a brief illness.

She was a native of Johnson City and a daughter of F.B. and Florence Browder Smythe, Johnson City.

Mrs. Andrews was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, where she served as church secretary of the vestry.    She was also chairman of the Alter Guild and Director of Christian Education.

She was a board member of the Oak Park Children’s Home and a long-time volunteer at the Watauga Mental health Center.

Mrs. Andrews was a graduate of Science Hill High School and East Tennessee State

University.

Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her husband, Lee B. “Bernie” Andrews, of the home; one son, Robert Andrews, Nashville; two daughters, Carol Andrews and Mrs. Beverly A, Anders, both of Johnson City; one sister, Mrs. Beverly Jackson, Johnson City; three grandsons; several nieces and nephews; and five great-nephews.

Morris-Baker (282-1521)

FUNERAL NOTICE - Johnson City Press, Johnson City, Tennessee; August 31, 1990:

MORRIS-BAKER FUNERAL HOME

Bettie S. Andrews

Funeral services for Bettie S. Andrews, 808 Forest Ave., who died Wednesday, August 29, 1990 at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from St. John’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Mr. Don Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers, who are requested to meet at the church at 1:45 p.m., will be Arnold Whisnant, Jack Wells, Keith Anders, Tom Hord, Hunter Jackson, Senior Jackson, Dr. Joseph W. Talbert and Jim Kalogeros. The family will be at the church from 1 - 2 p.m. Friday prior to the service.

Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 Oakland Ave., is in charge of the arrangements.

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Beverly Browder Smythe Jackson, 84, 905 Woodland Ave., Johnson City, died Saturday, August 06, 2011, at her residence.

Born March 11, 1927, she was a native and lifelong Johnson City resident.

Mrs. Jackson was the daughter of the late Florence Lotspeich Browder Smythe and William Francis Burgess Smythe, owner of Smythe Electric Co.

Beverly was a 1944 graduate of Science Hill High School, where she was a Girl Scout, cheerleader, R.O.T.C. sponsor and diving champion. Following graduation she attended East Tennessee State College.

Beverly was the beloved wife of the late Hunter Jackson.

Mrs. Jackson attended St. John’s Episcopal Church and later joined Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church where she was a longtime member of the Church Circle, the Virgil Anderson Sunday School Class and a member of the United Methodist Women.

Beverly was active in many local charities including “Meals on Wheels” and “Each one Teach one”.

Mrs. Jackson was an avid golfer and an accomplished artist, and enjoyed painting, gardening and crafting.

She and Hunter were a fixture at local sporting events.

Beverly will be greatly missed by her three children, Senter Jackson and wife Marie, Jonesborough; Susan Jackson Wilson and husband David, Senatobia, MS, and Ann Jackson and husband Steven Schrenzel, Snow Camp, NC; her five grandsons, Paul Koshenina and wife Anna, Water Valley, MS, Justin Koshenina and wife Amy, Memphis, Jon Wilson, Sam Wilson and Jamey Wilson, all of Oxford, MS; and her three great-grandchildren, Greta, Jackson and Carson Koshenina.

The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. from the Sanctuary of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church with the Reverend Brian Taylor officiating.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11:00 A.M. until the service hour in the chapel of the church.

Interment will follow in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Senter and Marie Jackson, Paul and Justin Koshenina, Jon and Jamey Wilson, Benjamin, Chris and Keith Anders.

In-lieu-of flowers memorials may be made to Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 E. Market St., Johnson City, TN 37601.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.appfh.net.

Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, is serving the Jackson family. 928-6111.

Obituary – The Daily Oklahoman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Sunday, 31 MAR 2002, page 20-A (Newspapers.com):

BIVINS

Weldon V. Bivins, 85, of Oklahoma City, died March 27, 2002 from cancer. He was born July 14, 1916 in Eldorado, OK to the late Homer Bivins and Minnie Whicker Bivins.

Weldon graduated from John Brown University in Siloam Springs, AR, in 1941.

On April 26, 1941, he and Willie Reeves Hardin were married. They celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary last year.

Weldon served in the Army during World War II. He began his career as an accountant with Carter / Humble Oil Co. in Seminole, OK, later working in Purcell, OK, Great Bend, KS, Enid, OK, and Oklahoma City before retiring in 1970 with 29 years service. He continued working for Denver Oil Company and RK Distributing in OKC until 1986. Weldon was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church in OKC for 36 years, and was an officer in the OKC Chapter of the Exxon Annuitants Club. He gave 15 years of volunteer service to CONTACT Telephone Helpline, Inc.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and three brothers. Survivors include his wife, Willie; one son, David Bivins and wife Bonnie of Princeton Junction, NJ; three daughters, Myra Monroe and husband Mike of Tulsa, Sharon Bivins, MD, Moreno Valley, CA, Debbie McGlohon and husband Dwight of OKC; six grandchildren, David Bivins, Jr., Laura Bivins, Brad Klingenberg and wife Barbara, Mary McGlohon, Alan McGlohon, and Neil McGlohon; one brother, Doyle Bivins and wife Nelda of Wichita Falls, TX; and many nieces and nephews. Weldon will be remembered by his family and friends for his kindness, patience, and gentle spirit.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to Hospice of Oklahoma County for their care and support. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 1, 2002 at 2:00 PM, at Grace United Methodist Church, 6316 N. Tulsa, OKC, OK 73112 with interment to follow in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Moore, OK. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mission Fund at Grace United Methodist Church or CONTACT Telephone Helpline, Inc.

GUARDIAN WEST, 41 & N. MacArthur 495-9292.