Friendship Circle – Lynchburg

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This listing includes notifications received by the University from May 31, 2024, to Aug. 15, 2025.
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Claude Mays ’64 (right), a retired
nuclear reactor physicist in
Lynchburg, met Dr. Samrat Thapa, associate professor of chemistry, at
Westminster Canterbury retirement
campus in October 2024.
1950s
TONY RUIZ ’56
turned 92 on Sept. 12, 2025.
KEN NEAL ’58
reports, “Marge and I have moved into The GreenFields in Lancaster, New York.”
1960s
LARRY HANNA ’65
continues working in his commercial photography business in Las Vegas. For the past 10 years, he has been exploring and photographing ghost towns with the end goal of publishing a book of his photos. He has produced about 100 YouTube videos of his trips into the backroads of Nevada. His YouTube channel is @hannaphoto.
DAVE ALBEE ’66
retired after 46 years at the Library of Congress and 11 years at AARP. He is now enjoying his mountaintop home and his collection of 32 American cars from the ’50s and ’60s that he has restored over the past 45 years. He is also enjoying running an Airbnb on his farm.
Jim Wilson ’66 shares that twice a year, a dozen or so members of the Class of 1968
and their spouses get together for lunch at Burton’s Grill in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Pictured (left to right) are Russ Hovda ’68, Denise Hunt ’68, ’72 MEd, ’86 EdS,
Sharon Hovda ’68, Bonnie Benedict ’68, Carolyn Burnett ’68, Brenda Hennis ’68,
Reuben Womack ’63, Carolyn Womack ’68, Joan Hall ’68, Travis Hall ’68, Jim
Wilson ’66, and Becky Wilson ’68.
MIKE LANNON ’67
is celebrating his 57th year in education, a milestone that reflects both extraordinary longevity and deep dedication to teaching. Though he began his career in law, practicing for two years, he soon realized his true calling was in the classroom. Since then, he has taught every grade level, from kindergarten through 12th grade. This year, he returned to teach sixth grade with the energy and commitment that have defined his career. Over the years, Mike has been recognized with numerous teaching awards honoring his excellence in education. Beyond the classroom, he has served his community in many roles and was most recently named Vermont’s Knights of Columbus “Man of the Year.” His passion for mentoring youth has extended into athletics as well. He has coached elite women’s gymnasts and led two track teams to undefeated seasons. In his one season coaching freshman football, his team didn’t win a game, but those players went on to complete an undefeated senior season, a testament to the foundation he helped build. Mike’s career is a powerful example of service, resilience, and lifelong impact — in the classroom, on the field, and in the community.
BILL BLACKWELL ’67
is happy to be alive and well — “physically, if not mentally!” he writes — at age 80. He’s enjoying his daughters’ visits and his grandchildren’s educational achievements: two at UVA, one at N.C. State, and one in high school. He’s proud to be an LC grad, writing, “I look at Argonauts often, remembering the outstanding teachers that I had and the wonderful friends that I made!”
Bev Shorter Baker ’67 and Kemper Baker ’67 are
enjoying life in Powhatan
County, Virginia. Last year,
Bev wrote and illustrated the
children’s book “Best Friends.”
She also is painting and
playing tennis and “awful” golf.
WAYNE CAREY ’67
is married to Cynthia Lowery and has two children, Jason and Blair, and five grandchildren: Jesse, Dorothy,Madison, Raymond, and Joey.
MIKE HAWFIELD ’68
shares that this past year he and his wife, Beth Graber, had the great pleasure of spending a couple weeks in Portugal, a week in the Cotswolds in England, and two weeks in Ireland. Mike was also awarded the University of Alaska’s Meritorious Service Award at their 2024 commencement — a wonderful way to end his career in academia.
AURORA MATA ’68, ’80 MEd
moved to Miami from Port St. Lucie, Florida, to be near her son, grandkids, cousins, and friends.
1970s
KAYE SPEAKES EDWARDS ’70
has moved to Paris, Kentucky, to live with her sister, whose husband has also died.
LUTHER DIXON ’71
finished his first book, “Colors.” The story follows a wounded, forest-loving, 14-year-old boy who is caught setting off fireworks with his best friend in a local park by an overzealous police officer. The boy is given a choice of unpleasant punishments for the beginning of the summer. He then learns his friend may be dying of a deadly disease and must navigate his … path to discover himself and save his best friend, as he becomes entangled with the vines of dynamite, death, disease, and destruction.
Michele Kozonasky Evans ’70 and friends had a mini reunion in Hammonton,
New Jersey. Pictured (left to right) are Paul Longsdorf ’69, Susie McGovern
Longsdorf ’69, Michele Kozonasky Evans ’70, Carol Schenk Schwalje ’70,
Jamie Bolton ’70, Charles Schwalje, and Lin Lehrman McKiernan ’70.
LINDA SWARTZEL MORRISON ’71
and
BOB “MOOSE” MORRISON ’70
share that the Class of 1971 will enjoy its 55th reunion from April 17-19, 2026, at the University. “We are hoping for a large turnout,” Linda writes. “We have been in contact with more than 40 classmates and have received attendance commitments from a number of them.
MICHELLE HORTON ’71
is negotiating a block of rooms at La Quinta Inn and Suites, and we would be happy to let you know when they are available for booking. If you are not on my current email list and want to be added, contact me at
[email protected]
. We hope to see you in April!”
STEPHEN POLOFF ’71
reports that his father, Carmen P. Poloff, died on March 8 at age 105. At the time of his death, he was considered the oldest living serviceman of the U.S. armed forces. He enlisted in March of 1939 at the age of 19. Stephen writes, in part, “My father served until the end of World War II in 1945, having seen action … in nine major campaigns, taking him from North Africa to Sicily, Italy, England (twice), France, Rhineland, and Germany. [He] served in the 1st Division, known as the ‘Big Red One,’ and served under Gen. George Patton in France and Germany. He was also wounded twice during the war, receiving two Purple Hearts and other medals. … As for Lynchburg College, he visited five times … during my years at Lynchburg, and I can still picture him talking with both Dean Turner and Dean Tiller [in] September 1967. He also had a long conversation with Dr. Robert Alty during the fall of 1970, discussing property development, as my father was a building contractor having his own small construction company for over 50 years.”
BETSY MAPP ’72
is now the chairman of the board of supervisors for Northampton County, Virginia.
DOUG MELROY ’72
is enjoying retirement.
ANDEE ROILAND CLOUSER ’73
shares that her husband, Timothy Clouser, died on Nov. 5, 2023.
Westminster Canterbury’s Lynchburg retirement community is home to many
Lynchburg alumni, including on one hall (pictured, from left) Russ Hovda ’68,
Sharon Durrett Hovda ’68, Jean Campbell Thomas ’73, Tom Cassidy ’73, Laurie
Cassidy ’02, and Vernelle Stinnette Lytton, who took some classes in the 1950s.
ROBERT FOYDER ’74
is volunteering in healthcare radiology.
CHARD deNIORD ’75
recently published his ninth and 10th poetry books, “One As Other” and “Westminster West.” Additionally, his book of essays, “Some Main Things,” was published in Spring 2025. A third book of interviews with eminent poets, “Learning to be Everyone and No One,” was published this fall.
Alums (pictured, from left) Don Conley ’73, Fred Pifer ’74, and Dick Grubbs ’73
got together to play golf in September 2024 at the Carolina Club in Grandy,
North Carolina.
KATHRYN MITCHELL PUMPHREY ’75, ’88 MA, ’25 DHL
was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters and the designation of trustee emerita by the University’s board of trustees in May 2025. Kathryn was recognized for her distinguished service to the University, its community, and to higher education in general. Kathryn has served as a professional fundraiser and foundation executive in both higher education and healthcare, including, most recently, 21 years as the executive vice president of the Centra Health Foundation. She holds a doctorate from the University of Virginia. A longtime volunteer in the Lynchburg community, she has served on the Lynchburg Alumni Board, the University of Lynchburg Board of Trustees, the Central VirginiaCommunity College Foundation board, the Academy Center for the Arts board, and on the Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest Board of Directors and as its chair. She is an active member of First Presbyterian Church. Kathryn is married to
RICHARD G. PUMPHREY ’74
, a Lynchburg professor emeritus. They have two children and four grandchildren.
ROB LINNETT ’77
is retired and “splitting my time between the Jersey Shore and Savannah, Georgia.”
BILL J. BODINE ’78, ’89 MAd
was inducted into the Lynchburg Sports Hall of Fame for achievements in rack and cross country. In December 2024, he played Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” with Wolfbane Productions, a professional theater company founded and led by
DUSTIN WILLIAMS ’05
CLAY BOYD ʼ78
was asked to serve as minister of Central Christian Church in Boone, Iowa.
DALE JAENKE ’78
retired to Beaufort, South Carolina, to be close to family. “Enjoying life and three grandchildren!”
Chip Berry ’78 (above) was inducted
into the 2024 Lynchburg Sports Hall
of Fame for men’s basketball.
JOURNEY JOHNSON ’78, ’80 MEd
was inducted into the YMCAs of the Southeast Hall of Fame. Induction was at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain, North Carolina, on Sept. 17, 2025. Nominated by their peers, those recognized have shown exceptional leadership, character, and integrity throughout their work, leaving a significant impact on the YMCA movement in the southeast.
ONEAL SANDIDGE ’78
has been working on his upcoming 2026 tour to promote his book, “History of the Black Sunday School.” Considered an expert in Christian education, Oneal was on a national label and is now on an independent label for seven book titles. He is a volunteer admissions interviewer for Harvard. Look for him in various cities and greet the author, former pastor, and preacher.
1980s
BIZ CAPUTI HUNT ’80
shares that she and her husband have lived in Union Hall, Virginia, since 2016. She has been enjoying all the hiking opportunities this beautiful area has to offer.
SUE GRELLA JAENKE ’80
moved to South Carolina to be close to family. Enjoying (mostly) retired life and those grandchildren!
DAWN WALTON WILSON ’80
is celebrating 45 years as a professional clinical social worker. She continues to work part-time for a service that provides counseling to college students and staff. She and Ron, her husband of 43 years, have three grown children and three grandchildren. They continue to operate White Oak Dairy, specializing in homemade goat’s milk soap, candles, and handcrafted garments. They wish to say “Hello” to all their friends and family who are University of Lynchburg alums.
NANCY EVANS HILL ’81
has retired back to Virginia after a 40-year career in medical imaging. She lives with her toy poodle, Bella, and enjoys reading, critical scholarship of Scripture, volunteering, walking, and monitoring a bluebird trail.
DONNA MAY ’82
shares that her father died on April 17, 2025.
JACKIE PATTERSON ’82
is in the 15th year of a career that helps people with medical conditions. It’s a very rewarding career, especially since she is using her Lynchburg College BS degree!
Pictured (left to right) Caroline Albury ’84, Janeen Hardy Dofflemyer ’86,
and Diane Caton ’86 continue the ’80s Lynchburg Girls Reunion in March
2025 on the beautiful island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas.
DAVID DENNY ’84, ’89
retired on March 31, 2025, and moved to Bolivia (Holden Beach/Oak Island area), North Carolina.
RAY de LUGO ’84
is alive and well.
DAVID L. FILER ’85, ’91 MEd
is enjoying serving as a judge in his hometown of East Hampton, New York. His son, Nate, just started his first year of college at Franklin & Marshall in Pennsylvania. He and his wife, Ashley Milne-Tyte, enjoy traveling when they have time!
KENNY HANLON ’86
shares that after 25 years of teaching social studies and coaching high school and middle school sports, he will be retiring from teaching in February 2026!
KEN J. EIKER ’87, ’97 MAd
graduated with a PhD in literacy from St. John’s University in
New York on May 17, 2024. At commencement, Ken was honored with the university’s
Most Outstanding Dissertation Award, which focused on the representation of religion and culture in children’s picture books. Ken interviewed six authors, including a Newbery Medal winner and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. After 23 years of teaching, reading, and serving as a dyslexia specialist, Ken retired from Princeton Public Schools in New Jersey. He now works as a children’s librarian at Bucks County Free Library in Pennsylvania. Ken lives in Bucks County with his partner, Steve Runk, and their beagle, Jenny.
JOANNE W. CATRON ’88 MEd
was awarded the 2024 Special Olympics Virginia Winning Spirit Award. She was also chosen as the Virginia Special Olympics bocce coach for the 2026 U.S. Games, to be held in Minnesota in June 2026.
LINDA MANLEY DARLING ’88 MEd
is still living in Kennewick, Washington; engaging in the stock market; and traveling with her husband of 35 years, Dave Darling.
1990s
BUD WALKER ’90
shares on Sept. 21, 2024, at Truss Restaurant in Lynchburg,
TREVOR
STANSBURY ’90, SAM BODNAR COLLIER ’90, BUD WALKER ’90, VICTORIA WILLIAMS ’91,
and
ANALISA JANDA ARCHER ’93
held a dinner to honor one of their beloved professors,
DANIEL G. LANG ’24 HAA
, on the occasion of his retirement. The evening was filled with stories of wisdom shared, Model UN memories, and classroom antics. Professor Lang was accompanied by his wife, Heidi; his daughter, Kristin; and Kristin’s husband, Charles Bevin. Professor Lang, a political science professor at Lynchburg, served as the director of the quality enhancement plan and dean of the former Schools of Communication and the Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences. An expert in political transitions and international relations, he has authored significant works, including “Presidential Transitions and Foreign Affairs.” He is a prolific contributor to scholarly discussions on global diplomacy and ethics.
Angie Bowling Sebolt ’92
(right) is pictured with her
son, Xander, at the Best
of Boise awards gala.
Angie won Boise’s Best
Artist for the second year
in a row. Best of Boise is
an annual event where
locals nominate and
vote for their favorites in
numerous categories.
ANN C. SMITH ’92 MEd
shares that Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, Virginia, where she served as assistant professor and college counselor, awarded her administrative emeritus. Although 84, she works part-time at The Fresh Market in Lynchburg.
ERIC CORONATO ’95
moved to Spartanburg, South Carolina, over a year ago, and writes “It’s going great.”
MARIELLE PHILLIPPI WOLF ’95
was promoted to NJ STEP project director in January 2025. NJ STEP is a grant, funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration, for small businesses in New Jersey looking to export their products and services globally. Marielle has been planning the New Jersey State Pavilion at the Summer Fancy Food show in New York for the last three years as part of the NJ STEP program. In 2023, New Jersey supported 12 companies in the pavilion, and NJ STEP had the pleasure of hosting the N.J. secretary of state for a day of eating and greeting the companies in the pavilion. In 2024, N.J. supported 19 companies in the pavilion, and the N.J. state department and chief of staff stopped by to taste some of the goodies the small businesses were showcasing. Marielle returned to the show in 2025. She works for the Office of Export Promotion in the New Jersey Business Action Center, a division of the Department of State in Trenton. Marielle has been working there since January 2023. She currently lives in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
DE’SHAUNDA HAMPTON ’96
opened and owns a private K-12 school in North Carolina.
Tamika Jones ’98 (above) was selected to
serve as a general district court judge for
Fairfax County, Virginia. She took the bench
on July 1, 2025. Prior to being appointed, she
had served as a substitute judge since 2001
and had a private practice specializing in
family law and criminal defense.
NISSA GLOVER ’97
currently serves as a part-time adjunct professor at Southside Virginia Community College, where she teaches virtual and hybrid courses within the Early Childhood Education program.
DENISE H. TUTTLE ’98 MEd
shares that following 17 good years at Smith Mountain Lake, she and Greg moved to Lynchburg, where they bought and remodeled a condo in a historic building on Rivermont Avenue. Denise writes,“This was my third incarnation!” Greg has two shops on the premises, which keep him busy building, creating, and puttering. Denise stays active with the Lynchburg Democratic Committee and AAUW local chapter, walks on Peakland Place, and visits to her alma mater, Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, to participate in reunions. She also supports the LIFE@Lynchburg program at the University, her graduate school alma mater. “Life is good in the ’Burg,” she writes.
2000s
CHERYL HODGES BRATTEN
00
was promoted in October 2024 to director of historical programs at the U.S. Army Center of Military History in Washington, D.C. In this role, she oversees the publishing, engagement and outreach, and library and archives divisions for the Center of Military History.
DAVE LANZA ’06
joined the College of William & Mary’s advancement team as the senior director for alumni engagement.
Jer P. Bryant ’03, ’10 MA (above) became the University’s
associate chaplain after previously serving as the institution’s
first interfaith chaplain. He also was named to the North
American Hindu Chaplains Association board.
NICK SOLLOG ’06
just wrapped up three years of serving as co-chair for the Virginia Fund Raising Institute. This year’s conference, held at Williamsburg Lodge, was a huge success, bringing together nonprofit professionals from across the state for learning, networking, and inspiration. “It’s been an honor to be part of this incredible event,” he writes, “and I’m grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the nonprofit community.”
MELISSA D. HAYNES ’08
was promoted to senior accounting manager for Capital One in Richmond, Virginia, in 2024.
LINDSAY TIERNEY ’08, ’20 EdD
was named dean of students for Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry.
2010s
JAMES PARRY ’14
just completed his first rotation in the U.S. Air Force nuclear missile fields as a nuclear operations officer. He writes, “Hornets serve everywhere! Go ’Burg!”
Melissa Drinkard Henry ’15 was the 2024-25 Teacher of the
Year at Smithville Elementary in Galloway, New Jersey.
PAIGE GAUT ’19
has pursued a progressive academic and professional journey in healthcare. In 2020, Paige earned a Master of Science in exercise physiology from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. Building on this foundation, Paige completed her Doctor of Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Miami, Florida, in August 2023. After successfully passing the National Physical Therapy Exam in October 2023, Paige was accepted into a one-year geriatric physical therapy residency with the Veterans Affairs Health System in Jacksonville, Florida, culminating in her graduation in November 2024. Paige has since relocated to New Mexico, where she serves as a doctor of physical therapy at the Pueblo of Isleta Health Center. In this role, Paige is privileged to support the Isleta Pueblo community, a Native American tribe and federally recognized sovereign nation.
2020s
ELIJAH SALZER ’20 DMSc
received the 2025 Paul Lombardo, MPS, PA-C Emeritus PA Educator of the Year Award, given annually by the New York State Society of Physician Associates.
HOWARD SMITH ’20 DMSc
received the 2024 Andristine M. Robinson Champion Award for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity from Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society.
ALICIA KALBFLEISCH SHAWLER ’21 MEd
became a private practice outpatient therapist in Virginia Beach, Virginia, after working in an acute pediatric inpatient hospital setting as a mental health therapist for the past two years.
JAMES R. KILGORE ’22 DMSc
was selected by Best in Florida Magazine for the Excellence in Medicine award. In 2024, James received Best in Georgia Magazine’s Excellence in Integrated Healthcare award. He was also awarded the 2025 American Academy of Physician Associates Publication of the Year for the article “Characteristics and Career Effect on PA Graduates of a Doctor of Medical Science Program.” He writes that he is “truly humbled and blessed by these honors.”
CASSIE NEVILLE ’24
started a fantastic job as a registered nurse in a rehab facility. Cassie loves her residents and her coworkers! She would not have been able to tell you a year ago that this is what she wanted, but she loves it so much, and it is a perfect fit for her!
SAYDA RAMIREZ ’24 DMSc
started a new business after graduation, Frontier Health & Wellness. She is excited to be on a new venture.
Elora J. Grochowski ’25
has been selected
as a member of Cohort
8 of the Virginia Management
Fellows program!
This prestigious
program is designed
to develop the next
generation of leaders
in Virginia’s public
sector, and Elora’s
selection is a testament
to her exceptional skills,
academic rigor, and
dedication to public
service.
Marriages
Listing includes notifications received from June 1, 2024-Aug. 15, 2025.
JUDY SMYTHERS BOGLE ’70
to Wallace Dodd Blair on June 22, 2024
KRISTY DIGIACOMO ’01
to Jeff Godin on Nov. 3, 2024
LC roommates (pictured, left to right) Nicole Ratto ’15, Krista Wallingford Maitland ’15, Melissa
Drinkard ’15, Elizabeth Fioretti-Tringali ’15, and Katie Plazak ’15 at Melissa’s August 2024 wedding.
Mesa Willis ’18, ’19 MPH to Omar Kemp ’16
LAUREN GROSSMAN ’10
to Todd Lambert on March 28, 2025
JENNY THURMAN ’10
to Timothy Lang on Jan. 1, 2025
PALMER HURST ’11
to Desirae Anaya on March 9, 2023
RACHEL LASLO ’11
to Amanda Mangas Prescott on Nov. 29, 2024
MEGAN WELCH ’11
to Bryan Lynch on Oct. 4, 2025
CHRIS GLOVER ’12 MEd
to
STEPHANIE GRANDSTAFF ’18 MEd
in 2020
GINA GRUNDMAN ’14
to Thomas Cullen on Nov. 1, 2025
Whitney Grim ’19 to Austin King ’19, ’24 DPT
MELISSA DRINKARD ’15
to Mason Henry on Aug. 2, 2024
NATALIE DEACON ’17, ’20 MA
to
TRAVIS BEAZLEY ’23 MEd
on Dec. 14, 2024
MEREDITH CHAUSSEE ’18
to
ROBERT BRAUNING ’18
on May 31, 2025
MESA WILLIS ’18, ’19 MPH
to
OMAR KEMP ’16
on Sept. 6, 2024
WHITNEY GRIM ’19
to
AUSTIN KING ’19, ’24 DPT
on June 1, 2024
KAYLEIGH CHUMBLEY ’20
to Jamie Hilliard on Oct. 15, 2025
KIMBERLY SMITH ’20, ’23 MEd
to Collin Hooper on Aug. 10, 2024
ALICIA KALBFLEISCH ’21 MEd
to U.S. Navy Lt. Jacob Shawler on Oct. 26, 2024
KAMERON FORREST TAYLOR ’21
to Mackenzie Carter Lee on Nov. 3, 2024
SARAH WETHERLY ’21
to Karl Overstreet on May 17, 2025
JACOB PRICE ’22, ’24 MBA
to
GILLIAN TROST ’22, ’24 MBA
on July 20, 2024
Kameron Forrest Taylor ’21 to Mackenzie Carter Lee. Pictured are (front row, left to right) Kimberly Arthur Taylor ’87, Kyle Taylor ’20,
and Melinda Taylor ’19, and (back row, left to right) Elizabeth English Kedy ’01, Kara Taylor ’14, Shirley Kiger Lee ’92, Kameron
Taylor ’21, Walker Allen ’19, and Daniel Rezai ’10.
New Arrivals
Listing includes notifications received by the University from May 31, 2024-Aug. 15, 2025.
To
BRANDON FELL ’07
and spouse, a daughter, in June 2025
To
RYAN CRANSTON ’08
and spouse, Kristen, a daughter, Kaia, in March 2025
To
GARRETT CURRAN ’08, ’10 MBA
and spouse, Molly, a daughter, Caia, on Dec. 4, 2024. She joins her two older siblings.
To
ASHLEY-TAYLOR FULLER ’08
and spouse, Stuart Altamirano, a daughter, Ella-Lyndsay, on Nov. 15, 2024
To
BETHANY FOX HUSSEY ’08
and spouse, Michael, a daughter, Blair Estelle, on April 23, 2024
To
JANE THOMAS ALLEN ’09
, a daughter, Lucinda Jade, in April 2025. She joins big brother Silas.
To
RYAN KILLILEA ’11, ’13 MEd
and spouse,
LAUREN PENLEY KILLILEA ’15
, a son, Keegan, on Jan. 8, 2024
To
CHRIS GLOVER ’12 MEd
and spouse,
STEPHANIE GRANDSTAFF ’18 MEd
, a daughter, Eden
To
DYLAN HOFF ’12, ’17 MEd
and spouse
AUDREY MOORE HOFF ’13, ’15 MEd
, a son, Owen
To
JEFFREY SCHWARTZ ’12
and spouse,
AMANDA WAIN SCHWARTZ ’12
, a daughter, Mia Rose, in December 2024. She joins big brother Ethan.
To
MOLLY DEACON COX ’13
and spouse, Matt, a son, Mason Lewis, on Dec. 30, 2024. He joins big brother Deacon.
To
GERALYN GULINO FORTNEY ’13, ’16 MEd
and spouse, Nathan, a daughter, Tessa Ruth, on Aug. 18, 2024. She joins big brother Gus.
To B
ECCA LOFTIS HATCHER ’13, ’16 MBA
and spouse,
JOHN HATCHER ’13, ’16 MBA
, a son, Elliott Courtney, on March 28, 2025. He joins big sister Elsie.
To
ORRY HATCHER ’13
and spouse, Nicole, a son, Graham Balcom, on Oct. 16, 2024
To
MARION LOZANO ’13
and spouse, Sabrina Zain, a son, Marco Gale Lozano-Zain, on Aug. 10, 2024
To
BROOKE MOUGHON PAUL ’13
, and spouse, Jeremy, a son, Callum Michael, on Dec. 16, 2024
To
RACHEL TURK OLIVADOTI ’13
and spouse, Joe, a daughter, Peyton Marie, on Feb. 19, 2025
To
LAURA DUNN BALKE ’14
and spouse, Alex, a daughter, Piper Lynne, on March 18, 2024
To
SARAH ANNE CARROLL BAXTER ’14,’17 MEd
and spouse, Joe, a daughter, Quinn MaryLeigh, on Jan. 25, 2025
To
ANTHONY LOCATELLI ’14
and spouse, Mallory, a son, Theo John, on March 28, 2025
To
EMELYN GWYNN ’15
and spouse,
JOHN “BRECK” LIGHT ’13 MBA
, a son, John Breckenridge Light Jr., on Aug. 7, 2025
To
SEAN AHEARN ’16
and spouse, a daughter
To
MEGAN E. MENDOZA ’17 DPT
and spouse, Andy, a son, on Sept. 6, 2024
To
BO DELANEY ’19
and spouse, Tappe, a daughter
To
BROOKS POLI ’20, ’22 MBA
and spouse, Kayla, a son
To
ANNA-CATHERINE KUENG LUNSFORD ’22
and spouse, Jeremy, a son, Weston Joshua Lunsford, on June 26, 2024
In Memoriam
Listing includes notifications received by the University from May 31, 2024-Aug. 15, 2025.
Mary Ruth Bedford ’43
, Dec. 15, 2024
Ada Schewel Salsbury ’48
, March 2025
Sally Ann Knight Counts ’49
, Sept. 2, 2024
Edward T. Fazzi ’49
, Aug. 4, 2004
Donald B. Bletz ’50
, July 7, 2022
Jessamine Shumate Calhoun ’50
, Dec. 1, 2024
Robert C. Forbes ’50
, July 12, 2025
Barbara Saal Bolton ’51
, Jan. 30, 2025
Betty McKinney Geddes ’51
, April 16, 2025
Linton C. Beasley ’52
, July 1, 2024
Carolyn Turpin Camden ’52
, Nov. 28, 2024
Carl W. Flick ’52
, Aug. 25, 2024
Jean Hutchinson Rhines ’52
, Nov. 24, 2024
William D. Bowles ’53
, Nov. 6, 2024
Linda Campbell Cross ’53
, June 15, 2025
Elva Smith Peatross ’54
, Dec. 7, 2023
William H. Whitehurst Jr. ’54
, July 27, 2024
C. Faye Wood ’54
, Feb. 6, 2025
Nancy Thomas Gregory ’55
, March 10, 2025
Melvin A. Mitchell Jr. ’55
, Aug. 14, 2024
Kathleen Davis Swihart ’55
, March 19, 2025
James M. Crawley ’56
, July 31, 2024
Harry L. Rebush ’56
, July 2, 2024
Ralph H. Steele ’56
, Sept. 10, 2024
Harry C. Sublett Jr. ’56
, Feb. 7, 2025
Daniel E. Wooldridge ’56
, Aug. 20, 2024
Edward Earl Agee ’57
, Feb. 3, 2025
Mary Brown Ashworth ’57
, Jan. 20, 2025
Paul F. Coleman ’57
, June 7, 2024
Nancy Webber Crawley ’57
, July 4, 2024
Nancy Padgett Holder ’57
, Aug. 24, 2024
Mary Rose Carpenter Ragsdale ’57, ’17 DEd
, Sept. 3, 2024
Carolyn Craig Terrell ’57
, May 1, 2025
Herman A. Atwood ’58
, July 27, 2025
Richard M. Horner ’58
, Aug. 5, 2024
Jean Shaner Lee ’58, ’72 MEd
, July 31, 2025
H. Marshall Booker ’59
, Feb. 23, 2025
Barbara Mason Clarkson ’59
, May 5, 2025
Julie McVicar Compton ’59
, March 12, 2025
Richard S. Miller ’59
, Sept. 27, 2024
Eugene L. Reed ’59
, March 4, 2025
Mary Lewis Davis Bergman ’60
, Oct. 18, 2024
William N. Cochran ’60
, June 30, 2024
Ronald H. Harbin ’60
, Feb. 9, 2025
Hale A. “Buddy” McCraw ’60
, Dec. 29, 2024
Arthur B. Hough ’61
, Sept. 18, 2024
William C. Rice ’61
, July 23, 2024
Peyton R. Thomas ’61
, March 2025
David E. Woods ’61
, June 30, 2025
Elsie Sheppe Burnham ’62
, Feb. 5, 2025
Raymond M. Caldwell ’62
, Nov. 12, 2024
Diane Elston Clark ’62
, Feb. 12, 2025
Kay P. Gantt ’62, ’71 MAT
, July 1, 2025
Melvin T. Saunders ’62
, Aug. 17, 2024
Jacqueline Thacker Simmons ’62
, May 31, 2024
Brenda Campbell Bertozzi ’63
, Dec. 7, 2024
June Walker Harris ’63
, April 27, 2025
Randolph Marshall II ’63
, July 28, 2025
Dorothy Peaco Nichols ’63
, Nov. 17, 2024
A. Kendall Sydnor Jr. ’64
, Aug. 28, 2024
Louis M. “Mack” Tanner ’64
, July 25, 2024
John K. Allman Jr. ’65, ’67 MEd
, July 24, 2024
Carroll J. Burgess Jr. ’65
, July 15, 2024
Gerald K. Hackworth ’65
, Aug. 11, 2024
H. Wayne Holt ’65
, Nov. 30, 2024
Sue Thompson Hughes ’65
, May 15, 2025
Carl D. Manfield ’65
, Oct. 12, 2024
Bentley W. Martin ’65
, Feb. 19, 2025
David H. Moran ’65
, July 16, 2025
Edward H. Shelton ’65
, Oct. 7, 2024
Harry E. Preble ’66
, March 4, 2025
Elizabeth Garnett Hoskins ’67 MEd
, Jan. 28, 2025
Preston G. Humphrey ’67
, Dec. 15, 2024
Arthur J. Neighbors Jr. ’67
, March 14, 2025
Larry W. Bishop ’68
, June 12, 2024
C. Wayne Godsey ’68
, June 2, 2024
Sylvia Henson Bohanon ’69
, March 28, 2025
Richard K. Bohn ’69
, Dec. 2, 2021
Danny Ross Fleming ’69
, Nov. 17, 2024
Thomas A. Gard ’69
, June 26, 2024
Sharon Hensley ’69
, Sept. 5, 2024
R. Wade Irmischer ’69
, Feb. 5, 2025
Ted J. Campbell ’70, ’99 MEd
, Sept. 6, 2024
Guy Leonard Hargis ’70
, Dec. 3, 2024
Winifred Slater Hazelton ’70
, March 30, 2025
Patricia Cheves Baker ’71
, April 29, 2025
Warren K. Crist ’71
, June 4, 2025
Thomas L. O’Neill ’71
, Jan. 2, 2025
Vincent L. Pletnick ’71
, Aug. 10, 2024
Robert R. Beach ’72 MBA
, June 2, 2024
Janice Woodson Fowler ’72, ’88 MEd
, Sept. 1, 2024
Doris Ware Jenkins ’72 MEd
, Sept. 24, 2024
Henry W. McElroy Jr. ’72
, April 27, 2025
John J. Noon ’72, ’91 MBA
, June 17, 2024
Anne Ely Adomanis ’73
, June 30, 2024
Arthur B. Clark ’73 MBA
, Aug. 30, 2024
Gilbert M. Dinkins ’73 MS
, Aug. 29, 2024
Leta Small Reinhardt ’73 MEd
, June 14, 2024
Harry M. “Mike” Worth II ’73
, July 15, 2024
Harold V. Breedlove ’74
, April 15, 2025
Clyde T. Clark Sr. ’74 MEd
, July 3, 2025
Don Gill ’74
, Aug. 4, 2025
Arlinda Jones Helm ’74
, June 11, 2017
Edward L. Mise ’74 MEd
, Jan. 31, 2025
Gary L. Withers ’74, ’75 MEd
, March 20, 2025
Christopher A. Crooker ’75, ’91 MAd
, Aug. 18, 2024
Anne Casterton Gavin ’75
, June 21, 2024
Roger J. Maggi Sr. ’75
, May 18, 2025
Maria McCallum ’75 MEd
, Oct. 16, 2024
Wistar P. Nelligan ’75 MBA
, Dec. 19, 2024
Walter L. Parrish ’75
, July 6, 2025
Lois Dean Peniche ’75
, May 8, 2025
Melvin D. Price ’75 MEd
, July 1, 2024
Minerva T. Taylor ’75 MEd
, March 19, 2025
Lynda M. Weeks ’75
, April 19, 2025
Lester M. Bell ’76, ’81 MAd
, April 9, 2025
J. Robert Bradshaw ’76
, June 24, 2025
Rick L. Hedrick ’76
, Jan. 25, 2025
Susan A. Earley ’77
, April 7, 2024
Sue Rumberger Foster ’77
, May 13, 2024
David A. McCauley ’77
, July 9, 2020
Gary W. Blair ’78
, Nov. 2. 2019
Lake F. Critzer ’78
, Jan. 29, 2025
Margaret A. Ernst ’78
, May 31, 2025
Frankie Lerner Puckett ’78 MEd
, Sept. 10, 2024
Elizabeth Crandall Smither ’78 MEd
, Oct. 10, 2024
Diane Scott Swain ’78 MEd
, Sept. 28, 2024
Marjorie Freese Steinke ’79 MEd
, Sept. 1, 2024
N. Dennis Doane ’80
, April 3, 2025
Diane Lucas Crockett ’81
, Oct. 27, 2024
William P. Edmonson III ’81
, Aug. 12, 2024
Robert R. Lucas ’81, ’87 MEd
, June 18, 2024
Edward W. Bradshaw ’82
, March 31, 2023
Cordelia Hancock Heretick ’82 MEd
, June 6, 2024
Dennis C. Russler ’82 MAd
, Jan. 21, 2025
Richard C. Tetrault ’82
, Oct. 23, 2023
Patricia Sellers Fleming ’83 MEd
, May 9, 2025
Glenn E. McCarthy ’84
, Nov. 23, 2024
Cheryl Harris Mountcastle ’84
, Dec. 26, 2024
Victor T. Adkins ’85
, June 10, 2024
Robert B. “Max” Maxwell III ’85 MEd
, May 17, 2025
Terry E. McKellips ’85
, June 30, 2024
Delores Pribble Layne ’86
, March 21, 2025
Joyce W. Maddox ’86 MAd
, Aug. 20, 2024
Kelly L. Lakes ’87
, June 29, 2025
Janet Brooks Harrison ’88
, July 3, 2024
Michelle L. Morgan ’88
, Aug. 17, 2024
Hunt B. Asbury ’89
, Aug. 22, 2024
Daniel A. Coradazzi Jr. ’89
, Feb. 29, 2024
Robert M. Gregory Jr. ’89
, May 9, 2024
Roland V. Harris ’90
, June 26, 2024
Catherine Vaden Hedrick ’90
, June 20, 2024
Jonathan A. Sigler ’90
, Jan. 24, 2025
Daniel C. Scarborough ’91
, July 1, 2025
Monique Russell Stepherson ’91
, Nov. 18, 2024
Patricia Kenney Swett ’91
, May 12, 2024
Martin E. Bauer Jr. ’92
, Oct. 4, 2024
Larry W. Hall ’92
, June 20, 2025
Heather Wyman Hossack ’92, ’96
, April 1, 2019
R. Vance Brawley III ’93
, June 8, 2025
Ana Griebling Ekstrom ’93 MEd
, July 21, 2024
Jennifer Polo Kervick ’93
, April 29, 2025
Iris B. Resnick ’96 MEd
, Sept. 25, 2024
Sylvia E. Spinner ’96
, Jan. 20, 2025
Jo Gail Falwell Henry ’98
, April 12, 2025
Anne Marshall Huston ’01 HAA
, Aug. 26, 2024
William H. Young ’02 HAA
, June 5, 2025
Meghan R. Hinger ’08
, Jan. 15, 2025
Virgil A. Wood ’12 DHL
, Dec. 28, 2024
Faculty and staff who died recently include:
Robert M. Gregory Jr. ’89
, May 9, 2024
Roland V. Harris ’90
, June 26, 2024
Dr. M. Wesley Shoemaker, July 12, 2024
Kathi M. Pendleton-Mays, July 29, 2024
Adreana R. Garbee, Aug. 4, 2024
Dr. Katherine M. Gray, Aug. 7, 2024
Dr. Anne Marshall Huston ’01 HAA
, Aug. 26, 2024
Janice W. Fowler ’72, ’88 MEd
, Sept. 1, 2024
Preston Anderson, Sept. 9, 2024
Ralph H. Steele ’56
, Sept. 10, 2024
Mary Ann M. Carter, Sept. 20, 2024
Diane S. Swain ’78 MEd
, Sept. 28, 2024
Aubrey O. Neas Jr., Jan. 28, 2025
Lisa R. Gibson, Feb. 21, 2025
Dr. William A. Hayward, Feb. 22, 2025
Dr. Brian R. Jablonski, April 3, 2025
Patricia C. Baker ’71
, April 29, 2025
Lois D. Peniche ’75
, May 8, 2025
Dr. Owen C. Cardwell Jr., May 12, 2025
Lindsey E. Edwards, May 26, 2025
Dr. William H. Young ’02 HAA
, June 5, 2025
Thomas R. Nowell, June 10, 2025
Kay P. Gantt ’62, ’71 MEd
, July 31, 2025
Joan F. Pennock, July 3, 2025
Jean S. Lee ’58, ’72 MEd
, July 31, 2025
William A. Norko Jr., Aug. 5, 2025
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