BRITTANY CHEREE SELF TO GRADUATE FROM MARYVILLE COLLEGE

Brittany Cheree Self will graduate from Maryville College on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. The graduation will be held on Anderson Lawn at the college campus located at 502 Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN. Cheree is the daughter of Kenny Self and the granddaughter of J.L. and Edna Self of Maryville, TN. CONGRATULATIONS CHEREE!

OBITUARY FOR JOHNNIE BELL SELF DAILEY

Johnnie Bell Self Dailey, age 83, of Maryville, Tennessee passed away suddenly Monday, April 29, 2013. She was a member of Smyrna Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roley and Vietta Sellers Self; sisters, Leola Choate, Lillian Choate, and Burnice Ramsey; and brothers, Dallas, Floyd, W. C., and Earl Self. She is survived by her husband, Ray Dailey; daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Bill Stover of Palmetto, GA and Penny and Mark Bisterski of Delafield, WI; sons and daughters-in-law, Arnold and Lynn Dailey of Oklahoma and Eddie and Pat Dailey and Dickie and Vickie Dailey of Maryville; grandchildren and spouses, Lisa and Paul Davis, Shannon and Greg Brown, Jennifer and Ronnie Maston, Jeffery and Cheri Dailey, Brian Dailey, Amanda Dailey, Cory and Kayla Dailey, and Tyler Dailey; great-grandchildren, Holly, Kelly, Natalie, Tanner, Hunter, Harper, Rylee, Kylee, Waylon, Jaden, and Brayden; sisters, Mary Truett of Gastonia, NC and Polly Hancox of Alcoa; special friends, Sharon Dailey, Nick Mason, Jamie Click, Wendy Jones, Donna Dailey, Charlie Devine, Eric and Carrie Carden, Evelyn Hill, Kendra and Kirsten Tokeshi, and Annis Amburn; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held 7:00 PM Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Miller Funeral Home Magnolia Chapel, Rev. Tommy Self, Rev. Joey Bivens, and Rev. Leon Amburn officiating. Family and friends will gather 10:00 AM Friday at Smyrna Baptist Church Cemetery for the interment. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Thursday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville, (865) 982-6041, www.millerfuneralhome.org.


Obit. courtesy of Miller Funeral Home.

KEVIN FOWLER NAMED APPLE DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR

A Walters State employee is one of 30 individuals in the United States to be named a 2013 Apple Distinguished Educator in higher education. Kevin Fowler, an educational technologist at Walters State, was selected for the prestigious honor out of thousands of applicants. The Apple Distinguished Educator Program recognizes K-12 and higher education pioneers who are transforming teaching and learning in innovative ways. "Kevin's selection to this elite group of educators recognizes his significant contributions to the college's goal of enhancing student engagement through technology," said Joe Sargent, executive director of Information and Educational Technologies at Walters State. Fowler's recognition comes on the heels of Walters State being named a 2012-13 Apple Distinguished Program for its mobile-learning initiative. This designation is reserved for programs that meet criteria for innovation, leadership, exemplary learning environments and education excellence. Walters State faculty members are using over 60 different apps in nearly every subject area to engage students. The college has realized a 10 to 25 percent increase in student learning through the use of mobile technologies in the classroom. "Kevin's hire at Walters State as an educational technologist is an integral part of our faculty members being able to advance their use of classroom technology and enhance student engagement and learning," said Dr. Lori Campbell, vice president for Academic Affairs at Walters State. "His experience in the classroom along with his strong knowledge of teaching technologies has made him a natural fit with the faculty members at Walters State," she also said. In his role as an educational technologist at Walters State, Fowler works with faculty to maximize the use of mobile devices and apps as teaching tools. He provides training on the nearly 200 new iPad features Apple releases annually, helps solve technical problems, and works individually with faculty to determine how they can use mobile devices to the fullest extent in their classroom.  "I am honored to receive this recognition," said Fowler. "While the faculty I work with may learn from me about new ways to include mobile technologies in their classrooms, I am fortunate to be surrounded by some of the most innovative educators in higher education," said Fowler. As an Apple Distinguished Educator, Fowler will collaborate with other innovative educators from around the world regarding instructional technology best practices. "I will have access to emerging technologies and new ideas from some of the most creative individuals in the field of education, which will greatly enhance my ability to help faculty further improve their teaching via mobile devices," said Fowler. Prior to joining Walters State about a year and half ago, Fowler taught middle-school U.S. history, government and civics. Purchasing an iPad out of his own pocket in 2010 for use in the classroom, Fowler was one of the first educators to use a mobile device as a teaching tool.

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OLA MAE SELF OBITUARY

Ola Mae (Connatser) Self, age 95, of Louisville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at the family home. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church for 70 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, O.W. and Florence Mize Connatser; husband, Sanford Self; loving stepmother, Faye Rhyne Connatser; baby daughter, Joyce Marie Self; sister, Una Faye Connatser; brothers, Alton, Roy and Fred Connatser. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Hugh McCall, Phyllis and Marvin Loveday, Edith and David Barry; sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Martha Self and John and Susan Self; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ernest, Paul, Owen and Lemuel Connatser; sisters, Laura and Ruby Connatser; numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank Dr. John Cooper, Dr. Jeffrey Johnson and UT Hospice for their excellent care. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013, at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Kenny Armstrong officiating. The family and friends will assemble directly following the service at Sherwood Memorial Gardens for the interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Beech Grove Baptist Church or to Beech Grove Church Builders on Missions, 1519 Topside Road, Louisville, TN 37777. Arrangements by Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, http://www.SmithMaryville.com

ANNA MAE SELF OBITUARY

Anna Mae Self, age 85, of Maryville, Tennessee passed away Friday, January 25, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Self was a longtime member of East Maryville Baptist Church and was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grand and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by family and friends. She was preceded in death by her Husband, Rev. Fred C. Self; Son, Garry Self; and Daughter, Margaret Ann Cooper. Survivors include her Sons and Daughters-in-law, Darrell and Michele Self, Larry and Becky Self; Son-in-law, Butch Cooper; Grandchildren, Tony Cooper, April Self, Amanda Johnson, Dana Basler, Darren Self, and Darrell Thomas; Five Great-grandchildren; Brothers, Leroy Rogers of Maryville and Bill Rogers of Cleveland, GA; The family would like to express special thanks to Mark and Julee Clark, and Kim Ward for their care of Mrs. Self. A celebration of Anna Mae's life will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 28, 2013 in the Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Keith Johnson and Rev. Butch Cooper officiating. The Interment will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 in Grandview Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, January 28, 2013 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. in the Trinity Chapel of Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, 983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com.

MARK A. LINTON OBITUARY

Linton, Mark A., age 81, of Tellico Plains,Tennessee went to be with the Lord at 8:40 P.M. Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at U.T. Medical Center. Born to the union of Edward O. & Violet Engle Linton in Cleveland, Ohio on January 10, 1931. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean War as a high speed Morse code communications specialist. Also held a pilot’s license for single & multi-engine planes, with instrument rating. These skills he later used in civilian life as a pilot and an air traffic controller. A Christian and long time member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quaker). An Elder, Sunday School teacher & sang baritone in the choir. Served on the Pearl, MS auxiliary Police force, the Rafter Volunteer Fire Dept. and as a ham radio operator for severe weather alerts for Monroe County, TN. As a devoted husband, father, friend & cook, Mark was always thinking of how to help and make the lives of others easier and more enjoyable. Many vacations and memories were shared with family and friends. Survivors, wife of 47 years, Lucile Hunt Linton, Son & daughter-in-law, Steven D. & Linda Wayman, Daughters & sons-in-law, Janice & Dennis Calhoun, Lynette & Mike Atkinson, 11 grandchildren & 23 great-grandchildren, Brother & sisters-in-law, John & Stella Linton, Ellen Harrison, Many nieces, nephews & friends. Preceded in death by parents, son-in-law, Robert Smith, great-granddaughter, Makenzie Wayman. Funeral 2 P.M. Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Friends Meeting of Ballplay Church, Rev. Scott Knight officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Family will receive friends 1-2 P.M. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Linton Youth Fund, Friendsville Quarterly Meeting. Arrangements by Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, Madisonville, TN.

NEMA SUE UNDERWOOD OBITUARY

UNDERWOOD, NEMA SUE, age 60, of Vonore, Tennessee passed away 12:15 p.m. Friday, December 21, 2012 at home with family after a brief battle with lymphoma. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and Vonore chapter # 383, Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by parents, John “Beece” and Creed Earl Self Kirkland, brother, Earl Kirkland. Survivors: loving husband of 42 years, Roger D. Underwood, Sr.; daughter, Nema Dale Underwood Moses; sons and spouses, Roger “Junior” and Becky Underwood, Donald and LeeAnne Underwood; grandchildren, Autumn Queen and husband Dustin, Sarah Moses, Cory Underwood, Carrie Underwood, Darrin Underwood, Kyli Underwood; sister, Barbara Kirkland Strickland; nieces, Angie Willix, Teresa Crowden, Cindy Kirkland. Funeral 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Biereley-Hale Chapel, Rev. Ronnie Davis, Rev. Chris Holloway, Rev. Charles White officiating. Interment 10:00 a.m. Monday, Vonore Baptist Cemetery. Eastern Star service 7:45 p.m. Sunday. Family will receive friends 6-7:45 p.m. Sunday at Biereley-Hale Funeral Home, MadisonvilleTN.

Note: Nema Sue was the grandaughter of the late George Washington Self and Vandoria Roberts Self.