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39 In Memory Dr. Louis O. Ball, Jr., 83, d. February 28, 2013, professor, chair and dean emeritus of Fine Arts. Beyond his 35-year C-N career, he was a consultant in curriculum and program quality to more than 40 institutions, conducted almost 20 major orato- rios at C-N, led the Tennessee Baptist Chorale for 14 years and was a pioneer in televising choral concerts. Perhaps best known as half of an organ-piano duo with his late wife, Mary Charlotte Ball, he influenced church music across generations in and out of Southern Baptist life. Two sons and two grandsons survive him. Dr. Katharine C. Bryan, 78, d. October 26, 2013, adult edu- cation director. Following a career in denominational service, including executive director of Tennessee WMU, the 1957 alumna served C-N from 1997 until 2000. Several extended family members survive her. Dr. Denver Childress, 76, d. December 3, 2013, professor of mathematics. Having joined Carson-Newman as assistant pro- fessor of math in 1967, he rose through the faculty ranks during his 34-year tenure. Both students and colleagues knew him for his genteel spirit and pleasant demeanor. His wife Margaret, an adult son and daughter, and their families survive him. Donald Wayne Clark, 68, d. April 6, 2013, associate profes- sor of business. While leading marketing management classes for 27 years, students honored him several times with the de- partment's teaching excellence award. Survivors include his wife Linda and an adult daughter. Emaly "Lew" Conerly, 69, d. November 6, 2013, reference librarian and interim dean of General Education. She joined C-N in 2002 following service at the University of Tennessee and Florida State University. Her husband, Carlos, two adult daughters and their families survive her. Adina Dalton, 51, d. January 26, 2013, donor records assis- tant in Advancement Services. Her son, Zachary, and Phyllis Turner, her aunt and caregiver, survive her. Dr. Roy A. Dobyns, 82, d. November 12, 2013, vice president and academic dean. e 1953 C-N alumnus authored math- ematics texts and taught at several institutions before returning to his alma mater. e 1994-95 Distinguished Alumnus le to serve as president of Bluefield College. A deacon, trustee and committee member of FBC-Jefferson City, he was a charter member of the Jefferson City Rotary Club and recipient of that body's Paul Harris Fellowship Rotarian award. Survivors in- clude wife Kathryn, three adult sons and their families. Rodney Dyer, 55, d. July 30, 2013, vice president of Student Affairs. His military service culminated as brigadier general and chief of staff for the Nebraska Army National Guard. Following that, he earned the MA in education at C-N and taught in area public schools until being asked in 2007 to join the institution's Life Directions Center. From there, he was promoted to vice president for Student Affairs, serving until he accepted another position in 2011. His wife Sandra, three daughters, their fami- lies and several extended family members survive him. Howard F. Moore, 69, d. February 28, 2013, electrician. A Vietnam War veteran, he worked for 24 years as an electrician in the maintenance department. Survivors include his wife Peggy, four adult children and three grandchildren. Katherine L Oakes, 68, February 22, 2013, housekeeping su- pervisor. "Boots," as she was known across campus, joined the institution as a housekeeper and rose to supervisor. Dr. William H. "Dusty" Rhoden, 90, d. July 20, 2013, dean of students. e 1947 alumnus served as basketball coach and assistant football coach from 1954-1957, and then served as a Health and Education professor and dean until 1968, when he joined the administration of Tennessee Technological Univer- sity. He also served in the reserves, retiring as lieutenant colonel in 1972. In 1979, he joined Gov. Lamar Alexander's administra- tion as commissioner of Veterans Affairs, from which he retired in 1987. Survivors include his three sons and their families. Earlene H. Silcox, 77, d. September 25, 2012, security guard. One of the first women hired to be a security guard by C-N, she worked primarily in women's residence halls and retired in 2008, following 20 years of service. ree children, their spous- es, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive her. Dr. Sherman B. Vanaman, II, 84, d. February 10, 2013, pro- fessor of mathematics. His 38-year tenure on the mathematics faculty included service as department chair. Aer retiring, he taught as an adjunct for four years, and served as full-time pro- fessor two years when a colleague le for another position. An ordained minister and deacon at FBC-Jefferson City, he was a Sunday school teacher and Training Union leader for several years. Survivors include his wife, Juanita, their two sons and their wives. In Memory

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