From the Knoxville News sentinel 12 Oct 2004 HARKNESS, DAVID J. - SMELCHER, EILEEN - age 59, of Clinton, HARKNESS, DAVID J. - died Saturday, October 09, 2004. He was born in Jellico, Tennessee, April 19, 1913, the son of David Alexander and Jessie Jones Harkness. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Tennessee and graduate work at the University of California (Berkley) and Columbia University in New York City. He taught English in High School in Park Dale, Oregon and in Jellico High School, where he was later Principal for five years. He taught English at Lincoln Memorial University for two years and for one year was Director of the Demonstration School at East Tennessee State. David returned to U.T. as Director of Library Services in the Division of Continuing Education, a position he held for 34 years. During that time he published 55 booklets on Historical and Literary Subjects, among them "Tennessee Heritage" and "Tennessee in Literature". He was a frequent speaker at men's and women's clubs, high school and college assembly programs, high school and college class reunions, and at meetings of teachers and librarians all over the state. He retired in 1981 and continued writing and speaking. In 1982 he was inducted into the first Literary Hall of Fame at L.M.U. and in 1992 was taken into the Educators Hall of Fame there. In 1987 he received the History In The Media Award from the East Tennessee Historical Society, where he served on the Board. He was Program Chairman for several years and retains the title of Honorary Director. In 1989 he was given the first Jellico High School Alumni Award. In 1993 he received the Lincoln Diploma of Honor from Lincoln Memorial University. With R. Gerald McMurtry, he was author of "Lincoln's Favorite Poets" published by the University of Tennessee Press, and for five years he wrote a weekly column for the Knoxville News- Sentinel. He served on the Board of the Blount Mansion Association for many years, and he also served on the planning committees for Homecoming 86', Knoxville Bicentennial, Knox County 200 Years, and Tennessee Bicentennial. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon and taught Bible Study to the high school seniors. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpa Fraternity, Phi Kappa Phi and Phi Delta Kappa. He was a charter member of the West Knoxville Kiwanis Club. He was preceded in death by: his sister, Jane H. Hutchins. He is survived by: his brother and sister-in-law, Alex and Mary Belle Harkness; his niece, Anne H. Herndon; nephews, Alex J. Harkness, Jr., David Ronald Hutchins, Thomas R. Hutchins, and Carl T. Hutchins, Jr.; and great nieces and great nephews. Family and friends will meet at Highland Memorial Cemetery for a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, with Dr. G. Carswell Hughes officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: First Presbyterian Church, 620 State Street, Knoxville, TN 37902 or to: the East Tennessee Historical Society, P.O.Box 1629, Knoxville, TN 37901. Honorary Pallbearers will be: William R. DuPree, Jr., Dr. James P. Worden, Dr. James S. Dunford, Fred E. Wallace, J. William Felton III and Dr. Reuben N. Pelot III. Friends may call at their convenience at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. SMELCHER, EILEEN - age 59, of Clinton, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2004 at the University of Tennessee Hospital. She was a member of Harriman Church of God. She loved her grandchildren & UT Football. Preceded in death by: father, Charles F. Glenn Sr. & brother, George F. Glenn. Survivors: husband of 32 years, Leroy Smelcher of Clinton; mother, June Glenn of Florida; sons, John T. Winters Jr. & wife Judy of Clinton, Tim Winters & wife Heather of Clinton, Terry Lee Smelcher of Louisville, Michael C. Smelcher of Chattanooga; daughter, Sherry Brummitt & husband Ronald of Clinton; brothers, Charles F. Glenn Jr. of Florida; sister, Wendy Kantorick & husband Tommy of Florida; 8 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Louise Miracle of Lake City; brother-in-law, Jim Smelcher of Knoxville; several nieces & nephews. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 pm, Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at Holley-Gamble Funeral Home with funeral services following in the Chapel with Rev. James C. Bandy, Rev. Otis Ball & Rev. Michael McCartney officiating. Holley-Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. =========================================== SUPPORT OUR TROOPS---FLY THE FLAG "Genealogy is like playing hide and seek. They hide I seek!!! www.byrge.com/genealogy/ Searching: BYRGE/BUNCH/DAUGHERTY/DUNCAN/KENNEDY/ PATTERSON/PHILLIPS/SEIBER/TACKETT/WARD