Mr. Nappier died Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Born in Sylacauga, Alabama, he was the son of the late John Calvin Nappier and Ollie White Nappier. Surviving are his wife, Karin Neubert Nappier; son, Mark Andrew Nappier (Pamela); and two grandchildren, Courtney Nappier Asbaty (Brian) and Mark Andrew Nappier, Jr. Mr. Nappier was pre-deceased by three brothers, Nick Nappier, Robert Nappier and Danny Nappier.

Wayne served in the United States Army for over twenty-one years and received two Purple Hearts for wounds suffered in combat. He was awarded numerous medals and decorations while serving, to include the Bronze Star Medal. During his Army service, he graduated from one of the very first Drill Sergeant classes at Fort Jackson, after which he was responsible for the training of many of the soldiers who passed through Fort Jackson for basic training.

While still enlisted in the Army, Wayne earned an undergraduate degree at Coker College and a MasterºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s Degree at Pepperdine University. Upon his retirement from the Army, Wayne was an instrumental part of the opening of the Columbia Marriott Hotel, where he served as the hotelºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s Director of Human Resources.

The family wishes to thank the staff at NHC Parklane as well as the nurses and doctors who cared for Mr. Nappier at Prisma Richland Memorial Hospital.

Memorials may be made to the AlzheimerºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s Association.

The post Ollie Wayne Nappier appeared first on ºìÌÒÊÓƵ.

Henry was a 1973 graduate of Mt. Pisgah High School in Kershaw, SC where he played football, basketball, baseball, and golf. He was proud to be on the 1971 State Runner up and 1972 State Championship team in basketball. Henry received his BachelorºìÌÒÊÓƵ™s Degree from ºìÌÒÊÓƵ and his Master’s Degree from the University of South Carolina. He taught math at Lugoff Elementary and was a teacher and coach at Lugoff-Elgin Middle and North Central High School. He served as principal at Baron DeKalb Elementary, Mt. Pisgah Elementary, Camden Middle, and North Central High, all in the Kershaw County School District in SC. Henry’s father was the first principal at North Central High, and he was the fourth. He was named 1992 KCSD’s Principal of the Year. In 1997, he was named Assistant Superintendent of Administration for KCSD. In 2004, he and his family relocated to Oneida, TN, when he became Superintendent of Oneida City School District. In 2011, he accepted the principal position at Lake City Elementary. He enjoyed working with students, teachers, and staff, and looked forward to seeing everyone’s smiling face when he went to school.

Henry is survived by his wife of 44 years, who was his high school sweetheart and the one true love of his life: Cindy Gandy Baggett; two sons: Joe Baggett (Bryanna) of Somerset, KY, and Tim Baggett (Ashlinn) of Oneida, TN; two beautiful granddaughters who brought so much joy into his life: Aspyn and Alayna; two sisters: Rebecca Devereux (Art) of Moncks Corner, SC, and Karen Faulkenberry (Benny) of Camden, SC; as well as a host of other family members and friends.

His request was cremation, and a private family memorial service will be held.

In-lieu-of flowers, the family suggests a donation be made to LECS Henry Baggett Memorial Fund, make checks payable to LCES with LCES Henry Baggett Memorial in the memo field address Lake City Elementary, 402 Lindsay Ave, Rocky Top, TN 37769, or The Children’s Center at the Cumberlands, PO Box 4314, Oneida, TN 37841.

With the Health Guidelines in place at this time, we ask that you be mindful of the social distancing measures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control. Masks are required.

Jones & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Silas Henry Baggett, Jr.

The post Silas Henry Baggett appeared first on ºìÌÒÊÓƵ.

The post Marvin Bell appeared first on ºìÌÒÊÓƵ.

The post John Anthony Law appeared first on ºìÌÒÊÓƵ.

The post Wesley Blackwell appeared first on ºìÌÒÊÓƵ.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Gloria’s name to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 8th Ave, 16th Floor New York, NY 10001, www.alzfdn.org, 866.232.8484.

The post Gloria Thompson Plotnik appeared first on ºìÌÒÊÓƵ.

Marvin B. Bell graduated from ºìÌÒÊÓƵ in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a focus on management. During his four-year career on the Cobras basketball squad, Bell held or set several individual game records including Most Field Goals and Most Points. He also established numerous career records during that time, including Free Throws Made, Most Field Goals, Most Points Scored, Most Games Played and Most consecutive Games Played.

By the end of his college career, Bell had played in all 87 games the Cobras played from 1973-1977, scoring 1098 points. At the time of his induction into the ºìÌÒÊÓƵ Athletics Hall of Fame, Bell is ranked No.9 on the CobrasºìÌÒÊÓƵ™ All Time scoring List, 24 years after his last game. While a student, Bell was elected to the May Court and he served on the Recreation Association and the Commissioners.

The post Marvin Bell – Men’s Basketball appeared first on ºìÌÒÊÓƵ.