Samuel Martin “Sam” Hansen, of Knoxville, died January 12, 2012. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree from the College of Arts and Sciences. Upon graduating, Sam began his career in research at the university, then began working, and ultimately retiring, from the Department of Energy. Upon retiring, he continued as [...]

Jamie Haines James, of Loudon, TN, died February 3, 2012. She earned a bachelor’s degree (1967) and a master’s degree (1973) from the University of Tennessee, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Mrs. James was a retired teacher, having educated children in the Loudon County School System for more than 23 years.

Marcia Jane Sparks Jennings, Augusta, GA, died January 29, 2012. She earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, College of Arts and Sciences, a master’s degree from the University of Georgia, and was a registered dietitian.

George Thomas Bowden, of Maryville, TN, died January 27, 2012. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree from the College of Business Administration, was a 1st Lieutenant in the Tennessee National Guards, and retired from CSX Transportation after 37 years of service.

Edward S. Collins, of Gatlinburg, TN, died September 6, 2011. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, he earned a bachelor’s degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Robert Zvolerin, of Cleveland, TN, died November 3, 2011. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree from the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. Bob played football while at UT (1962-1963) and was drafted by the Washington Redskins following graduation but chose to enter the Officer  Candidate School of [...]

Garfield Proffitt, of Knoxville, died August 4, 2011. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree from the College of Business Administration.

James A. Fritts, of Lenoir City, TN, died May 24, 2011. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree (1967) and a master’s degree (1974) both from the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences.

Donald Wall, of Maggie Valley, NC, died June 12, 2011. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree from the College of Business Administration. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired with 38 years of service from Burlington Industries.

Sidney R. Jumper, of Knoxville, died December 9, 2011. Sidney was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a doctor’s degree from the College of Arts and Sciences. He was an instructor at the University of South Carolina (1952-1953), then joined the U.S. Army Counter Intelligence Corps (1953-1955). His professional career included Assistant Professor, [...]