Torchbearer: Illuminating the University of Tennessee Alumni

Archives for the ‘Noteworthy’ Category

Ann Perry Pratcher (1973)

Jan 23rd, 2012 • Category: Obituaries

Ann Perry Pratcher, of Columbus, GA, died November 27, 2011. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a master’s degree from the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences.



Glenda Sue Howell Jellicorse (1965)

Jan 23rd, 2012 • Category: Obituaries

Glenda Sue Howell Jellicorse, of New Market, TN, died November 28, 2011. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree (1965) from the College of Arts and Sciences and a master’s degree (1974) from the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Glenda Sue was an educator, having taught at Halls High School, Jefferson [...]



John Fredrick Clark (1959)

Jan 23rd, 2012 • Category: Obituaries

John Fredrick Clark, of Maryville, TN, died November 23, 2011. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, College of Business Administration.



Robin Ellen Moulton (1988)

Jan 23rd, 2012 • Category: Obituaries

Robin Ellen Moulton, of Knoxville, died November 20, 2011. She was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.



Allen Emerson Ricks (1978)

Jan 23rd, 2012 • Category: Obituaries

Allen Emerson Ricks, of Morristown, TN, died November 26, 2011. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Allen was employed for the past thirty-two years by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.



William Orth Simmons (1953)

Jan 19th, 2012 • Category: Obituaries

William Orth Simmons, of Decatur, died November 25, 2011. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, College of Engineering, was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Korea, and a retired aerospace engineer who worked for Hayes Aircraft and NASA.



Hubert B. Jackson, Jr. (1959)

Jan 19th, 2012 • Category: Obituaries

Hubert B. Jackson, Jr., of Franklin, TN, died September 17, 2011. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, he earned a bachelor’s degree from the College of Business Administration. He served in the U.S. Army Finance Corp. for three years and was a retired Certified Financial Examiner.



George J. Traver (1977)

Jan 19th, 2012 • Category: Obituaries

George J. Traver, of Knoxville, died November 25, 2011. After serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War, George earned a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University and a doctor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences.



Eleanor Jane Newman Ross (1974)

Jan 19th, 2012 • Category: Obituaries

Eleanor Jane Newman Ross, of Loudon, TN, died November 26, 2011. She graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree from the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Mrs. Ross educated hundreds during her 38-year career with the Loudon County School System.



Henry Gecovia Williams (1948)

Jan 19th, 2012 • Category: Obituaries

Henry Gecovia Williams, of Bells, TN, died November 21, 2011. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Mr. Williams served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and spent his professional career as an educator. He retired from the Tennessee Department of Education [...]