Marion Tribune

8A —The Marion Tribune, Thursday, May 30, 2024 Obituaries Glenda Childers Faris, 75 Glenda Childers Faris, 75, of South Pittsburg, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 22. Glenda was loved by everyone and served Marion County well as a nurse for 45+ years. She loved her community and all her patients. Glenda was of Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by mother, Betty Ruth Sharp Childers and father, Doyle Childers, brother, Jerry Wayne Childers and her son, Wil- liam Steven Owens. Survivors include her husband, Ervin “Buster” Faris; daughter, Candy Owens Tate and husband Jeremy Tate; grandson, Clayton Jack Anderson and fi ancé Mattie Powell. A graveside service was held on Saturday, May 25, 11:30 a.m. at Cumber- land View Cemetery in Kimball, o ffi ciated by Pastor Ronnie Case. Visitation was held on Friday, May 24, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Rogers Funeral Home South Pittsburg Chapel. Arrangements were entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home, 400 Laurel Ave, South Pittsburg, TN (423) 837-7176. The Marion Tribune – May 30, 2024 Nelda Joy Phillips, 77 “When you are looking at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.” On May 26, Nelda Joy Phillips, age 77, of Jas- per, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones. Born on May 4, 1947, in Chat- tanooga, to James Edward Long and Joyce “Punk” Winona Long. She was a proud graduate of Grundy County High School, class of 1965. Nelda was loved by many and respected in her profession as an Art- ist creating beautiful primitive arts she shipped across the globe with her home business Plum Nellie Primitives. She was the best cook, gardener, wife, Mom and Nannie. She was a kind, patient and sensitive woman who loved God’s creatures espe- cially her family. She was the glue that held the family together and was so generous with her time, advice, and unconditional love. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Herschel Brian Phillips Sr., her son, Herschel Brian Phillips Jr. (Nichole Phillips), her daughter, Heather Joy Phillips Yother (Scott Yother), her fi ve grandchildren she adored, Caitlyn Elizabeth Phillips Henderson (Joey Henderson), Sydney Reese Phillips, Jack Henry Phillips, Jacob Brian Friant, Zachary Robert Friant, her brother, James Douglas Long (Kathy Long), niece Sheena Kay Long Thomas (Joey Thomas), sisters-n-law, Linda (Sherman) Barnett, Rebecca (Doug) Dalrymple, and Marygrace Boyd, nieces Kelly Co ff man, Haley Dalrymple and Annie Frances Boyd, nephews, Will Barnett, Gideon Barnett and Caleb Barnett, dear friends, Brenda Condra, and Dr. Ronald E. Calhoun. A graveside service was held for family and friends on Tuesday, May 28, at 3 p.m. at Pine Grove Cemetery, 243 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, o ffi ciated by Pas- tor Greg Steele. The family visited with friends at the cemetery. Pallbearers were Joey Henderson, Sherman Barnett, Jack Phillips, Jacob Friant, Zach Friant, and Jimmy Long. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to Marion County Community Ministries Food Bank, 141 Alabama Ave, Jasper, TN, 37347. Arrangements were entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home, 21 East Fifth Street, Jasper, (423) 942-2682. The Marion Tribune – May 30, 2024 Theodore Roosevelt Broyles, 93 Theodore Roosevelt Broyles passed away on Monday, May 27, at his home in Whitwell. He was 93 years old. He was surrounded by family when he passed peacefully. Named after the 26th President of the United States, Ted Broyles was born in Newcomb, TN, Campbell County on February 14, 1931, the son of Willie Pearl Lawson and Kim Broyles, a local mail carrier. His father Kim was also a veteran of World War I, having served in the Army’s 113th Machine Gun Battalion in Italy during the war. His mother and father also served as security guards at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN during World War II and the development of the atomic bomb that would eventually end the war. Ted attended Clinton High School in Clinton, TN. and was graduated in 1947 at the age of 16. He then enrolled at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where he fi rst studied agriculture before leaving college to join the Air Force to help pay for school. Ted served as a mechanic during the Korean con fl ict and worked primarily on jet engines while stationed in Germany. After serving his country, Ted returned to the University of Tennessee where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in 1960. In 1960 he took a job with the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he worked for forty years. In January 1961, he met Janice Faye Parks from Caryville, TN at Island Home Baptist Church in Norris, TN during a fun- draiser for polio victims. He and Janice were married a year later. They had three boys, Kim Everette Broyles, Keith Edward Broyles, and Kevin Eric Broyles. Ted and Janice moved to Whitwell in 1973, eventually purchasing a farm, where Ted enjoyed clearing land and raising cattle in his free time. He also designed and oversaw the building of the family home that was completed in 1985 where he and Janice have lived happily for 39 years. They have been married for 62 years. Ted was a member of the First Baptist Church of Whit- well. Ted is survived by his wife, Janice Faye Broyles, son, Kim Everette Bro- yles (wife Ginger), son, Keith Edward Broyles (wife Lori), and son, Kevin Eric Broyles. He has six grandchildren, Caleb, Maggie, Alex, Parks, Lawson, and Elicia. He has one sister, Ola Lee Duncan, and one aunt, Alice Lawson Alexander. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his older brother, George William Broyles. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 30, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church Whitwell, 1970 N. Main St. Whitwell, with Pastor Matthew Daniels o ffi ciating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 30, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church Whitwell, prior to the funeral service. Mr. Broyles will be laid to rest on Friday, May 31, at 10 a.m. at the Chat- tanooga National Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Robins Air Force Base Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Kim Everette Broyles, Keith Edward Broyles, Kevin Eric Broyles, Caleb Emmanuel Broyles, Lawson Everette Broyles, and Tina Mears Beyer. In lieu of fl owers donation may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas PL, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home, 21 East Fifth St, Jasper, (423) 942-2682. The Marion Tribune – May 30, 2024 The Marion Coun- ty Sheri ff ’s O ffi ce has released the follow- ing arrest report. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Jamachael Devon McDuffy, 31 Chattanooga Violation of probation (circuit), vandalism, destruction of govern- ment property Court Date: 06/05 Kyle Houston Jenkins, 27 Jasper Driving on revoked sus- pended license Court Date: 07/03 Harold Thomas Cates, 38 Signal Mountain Driving on revoked sus- pended license Court Date: 06/28 Eric Justin Clark, 36 Whitwell Simple possession of schedule II Court Date: 06/05 Melissa Darlene Bryant, 48 Whitwell Public intoxication Court Date: 06/12 Becky Leigh Wilkey, 52 Dunlap Possession of schedule II meth Court Date: 06/12 Christopher Dewayn Collins, 41 Jasper Conspiracy to distrib- ute schedule II fen- tanyl, conspiracy to distribute more than 26 grams of schedule II meth, violation of com- munity corrections, and possession of urine with intent to falsify drug test Court Date: 05/29 Preston Gage Goodman, 23 Jasper Violation of community corrections Court Date: 05/28 Travis Joseph Dylewski, 18 Whitwell Disorderly conduct Court Date: 06/05 Angela Lauran Deal, 40 Jasper Booked on previous charges and escape Court Date: 07/24 Aaron Ray Sitz, 49 Jasper Domestic assault Court Date: 06/12 Destin Tyler Sitz, 21 Jasper Domestic assault Court Date: 06/12 Brandon Cole Prince, 20 Jasper Domestic assault Court Date: 06/12 Roger Dale Thomas, 39 Whitwell Domestic assault Court Date: 06/04 Alishia Ann Gibson, 30 South Pittsburg Violation of probation (GS) Court Date: 05/15 Marion County Intake Report Tennessee Promise marks a decade of success with over 150,000 student enrollments T he Tennessee Higher Educa- tion Commission announced the 10- year anniversary of the Tennessee Promise program on Sunday, May 12, a milestone in the state’s ongoing commitment to in- creasing access to high- er education. Tennessee was the first state in the coun- try to implement a col- lege promise program for students to access free tuition. Since 2014, $207 million in funding has supported the en- rollment of more than 150,000 students in pursuing their dreams of college, creating a more skilled and com- petitive workforce in Tennessee. Tennessee Prom- ise offers eligible high school seniors the op- portunity to obtain a technical certificate or associate degree tuition-free, paying for tuition and manda- tory fees not covered by other financial aid sources. THEC part- ners with tnAchieves and the Ayers Founda- tion Trust to administer the Tennessee Promise, with both organizations closely working with ap- plicants to ensure con- sistent communication and oversee additional requirements like man- datory meetings and manage eight hours of community service. Following the imple- mentation of Tennessee Promise for the high school class of 2015, the college-going rate climbed nearly six per- centage points over the prior year to 64.4%. This represented nearly 4,000 additional stu- dents enrolling in col- lege immediately fol- lowing high school graduation. In the lat- est update, the class of 2024 marked a sig- nificant milestone with over 66,000 seniors applying for Tennessee Promise, the largest ap- plicant pool in Tennes- see Promise history. “The Tennessee Promise program has been life changing for countless students across Tennessee, open- ing doors to higher edu- cation and career op- portunities,” said Dr. Steven Gentile, Execu- tive Director of THEC. “As we celebrate this 10- year milestone, we are proud of the program’s success and the positive impact it has had on our state’s workforce readi- ness, economic develop- ment, and overall qual- ity of life.” “Tennessee Promise has had a tremendous impact on students, families, and commu- nities statewide by em- powering Tennesseans to pursue higher edu- cation while mitigating the burden of financial barriers,” said Gentile. Tennessee Promise’s success is also evident in the increasing number of Tennesseans earning technical credentials from TCAT campuses, now representing nearly 17% of Tennessee Prom- ise enrollments com- pared to 12% in the pro- gram’s first year. Gov- ernor Bill Lee’s ongoing commitment to Tennes- see Promise includes a nearly $1 billion invest- ment to the Tennes- see Board of Regents (TBR) to expand TCAT growth in 2023 which continues to support af- fordable education and workforce-aligned pro- grams, benefiting stu- dents and Tennessee’s economic development. “Tennessee Prom- ise has been a model for the nation that en- ables many thousands of students each year to attend college and im- prove their lives. Prom- ise is a tremendous value for students attending our pub- lic community and technical colleges. The generational $1 billion invest- ment by Governor Lee and the Gen- eral Assembly will greatly expand the educational oppor- tunities available at our colleges. The new build- ings and campuses – 29 major projects across the state – are already underway and will open in 2025 and 2026,” said Tennessee Board of Re- gents Chancellor Flora W. Tydings. Governor Lee’s ad- ministration also stands strong in their steadfast support of Tennessee Promise. Senator Jon Lundberg (R – Bristol), Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, stated, “I’m most proud of the thousands of stu- dents this has, and con- tinues to impact. The Promise is just that – a promise to stand along- side these students and families on their higher education journey.” Senator Mark White (R – Memphis), Chair- man of House Education Administration Com- mittee, state, “I want to congratulate Tennessee for its commitment to offering every Tennes- see high school gradu- ate free tuition for a trade school degree or a two-year community college degree. Tennes- see is committed to our young people in educa- tion and workforce op- portunity.” As Tennessee looks ahead to continuing the upward trend in higher education that Tennes- see Promise has initiat- ed, THEC remains com- mitted to building on the success of Tennessee Promise and continuing to create pathways to educational attainment for all Tennesseans. For more informa- tion about Tennessee Promise and the most recent Tennessee Prom- ise report, visit colleg- efortn.org/tnpromise.