Published in the Fall 2026 issue.
Always a Lumberjack
SFA students
Michael V. Goldman, June 18
Guadalupe “Lupita” Moreira, July 4
Casey L. Acker ’06, June 17, 2025
Eloise C. Adams ’56 & ’61, Sept. 5, 2025
Glenn Bozy R. Adams ’59, July 3, 2025
Jill N. Adams ’70 & ’76, Dec. 19
Carol C. Adcock ’71, March 24
Gene P. Allen ’60, June 24, 2025
Mary Ann Allen ’61 & ’67, Dec. 1
Sandra L. Allen ’73 & ’82, Jan. 3
Marian Ellen Beavers Anderson ’64 & ’69, Aug. 17, 2025
Ever L. Andresen ’68, Sept. 18
Matt D. Andrews ’00, Feb. 22
Suzanne Berry Antley ’78, Feb. 11
Nelda J. Arnold ’81, Dec. 21
Kenneth G. Baker ’62, March 16
Susan C. Baggett ’83, April 29
Dr. William H. Barnes ’64, May 3
Lori D. Barron ’77, March 23
Darrell G. Belt ’85, July 16, 2025
James M. Birdwell ’72, Aug. 18, 2025
Mark E. Birkelbach ’98, April 16
Shanna L. Bonvillian ’91, Dec. 14
Charles O. Brightwell ’59, Feb. 23
Julie R. Brotzen ’95, June 22, 2025
James H. Brown ’71, Dec. 16
Lewis A. Brown ’58, March 20
David W. Butler ’76, Nov. 12
John Harvey Butts ’60, Nov. 24
Sally D. Cain ’81, Sept. 21
William R. Campbell ’94, Jan. 2
Marc W. Carter ’96, July 17, 2025
Kathleen L. Castleberry ’76, May 23, 2025
Wanda M. Clamon ’94, Feb. 20
Carey Michael Craddock ’95, Feb. 24
Erwin M. Dabbs ’60, April 10, 2025
Ashley Marie Davenport ’25, Dec. 30
Irving Neilson Davis ’75, Dec. 11
Joseph Jed Edward Day III ’81, July 16, 2025
Mitchell D. Dickey ’93, Sept. 10, 2025
James Jed Edward Dillingham ’75, Nov. 2
Douglas J. Duke ’76 & ’77, Sept. 8, 2025
Deborah J. Finch ’86, Jan. 4
Karon E. Fleniken ’66, April 18
Kay Evelyn Ford ’71, Sep. 10, 2025
Suzan W. Francis ’81 & ’87, May 11
Robert L. Free ’67, Nov. 16
Patricia C. Fox ’72, April 4
Janet D. Fry ’72, Oct. 6
Sharon A. Garrett ’77, July 17, 2025
Donald G. Gibbs ’60, July 11, 2025
Frankie M. Gilbert ’03, June 10, 2025
John W. Gillis ’03, Oct. 14
James Edward Gray Jr. ’84, Sept. 7, 2025
Mary Virginia Ginger Griffin ’70 & ’72, Feb. 6
Ronald E. Gulley ’65, April 13
Pilar A. Gwinn ’03, April 8
Constance H. Hall ’71 & ’75, May 11
James O. Hayes III ’66, Dec. 11
William R. Hertzenberg ’90, March 28
Shannon M. Hickman ’90, March 28
Hal Kent Hill ’62, April 28
Shirlene K. Hill ’70, Oct. 20
Ronald D. Hollyfield ’77, March 3
J.D. Holt Jr. ’96, April 28
Reba N. Howard ’62, July 11, 2025
Bebe Joyce Hubbard ’51, Aug. 19, 2025
Charles I. Hudson ’87 & ’89, May 14
Ronald Taylor Husband ’76, Dec. 4
Dr. Charlotte Hyams ’68, May 13
Elizabeth Alice Johnson ’57 & ’70, May 13
Deidra A. Jones ’98, Dec. 9
Glen L. Keel ’86, Sept. 17
Jane A. Kendrick ’56 & ’75, June 1
James L. Kennedy Jr. ’73, June 4
Russell Patrick Kennedy ’80, Oct. 22
James J. Keresztenyi ’71, July 26, 2025
Margie A. Kilpatrick ’46, March 11
Virginia Ginger A. Knight ’75, Aug. 2, 2025
Mark Allen Kenneth Kopp ’84, Sept. 14
Prudence Prue McCullough Laird ’57, July 22, 2025
Regina S. Lathem ’72 & ’76, April 12
Don Truman Lewis ’67, May 28
Phillip R. Lybrand ’86, March 4
Jeffrey C. Lynn ’73, April 21
Kasandra R. Malone ’94, Jan. 4
Stephen L. Mannion ’85, June 27, 2025
Lyndia C. Marek ’61, July 25, 2025
Rayburn D. Marshall Jr. ’75 & ’80, April 17
Bryan E. McCracken ’94, April 27
Ela Ruth McCullough ’66 & ’71, Feb. 16
Ronald “Ronny” Lewis McElroy ’72, Jan. 14, 2025
Mary F. McHaney ’62, Feb. 13
Kay O. McMillan ’81 & ’83, July 31, 2025
Carolyn D. Menoskey ’97, Jan. 25
Hugh W. Mixon ’63 & ’66, Feb. 7
Laura Y. Moore ’88, Jan. 17
Shannon A. Moore ’93 & ’06, March 3
George E. Myers ’70, Aug. 21, 2025
Allen L. Norton ’71 & ’73, Jan. 23
Donald Ray Overton ’67, Feb. 10
Michael Scott Page ’88, April 26
Terry Coleman Parker ’77, April 1
John Grant Parrish ’08, Jan. 25
Vimal Victor Patel ’91, May 11
Susie M. Pierce ’53, Sept. 13
Charles G. Pollard ’69, May 12
Dr. Henry D. Pope ’59, March 14
John D. Poulsen ’81, July 27, 2025
James H. Powell ’54, March 17
Betty J. Powledge ’81, Aug. 28, 2025
Michael D. Rachel ’66, Jan. 14
Lynda A. Radisi ’74, Sept. 16
Dorothy L. Redard ’87, Jan. 11
Bradley A. Rhodes ’91, June 5
Charles H. Roberson ’52, Nov. 17
Simone D. Roque ’16, Sept. 8, 2025
Kenneth J. Rosenberger ’60, Feb. 15
James B. Ross ’62, Jan. 16
Elizabeth I. Russell ’81, Nov. 13
James V. Schoenrock ’60, Dec. 21
Megan L. Scogin-Causey ’23, Nov. 26
Barbara A. Seelhorst ’53, Oct. 4
Tommy J. Shofner ’56 & ’63, May 28
Bobbie E. Smiley ’56 & ’60, July 21, 2025
Harold C. Stephens ’60 & ’63, Jan. 30
Kay M. Stringfellow ’70, March 30
Jo N. Strong ’69, June 4
Robert M. Stuteville ’60, April 10, 2025
Frieda D. Suggs ’70, April 28
James Brent Taylor ’72, Jan. 8
Peggy S. Taylor ’52, May 11
Belinda B. Teer ’84, March 8
Helen C. Tomlin ’62 & ’75, Nov. 30
Tracey A. Tuggle ’94, Oct. 14
Laura B. Waesche ’85, Jan. 12
Bobby Ray Ward Jr. ’99, May 25
Brody Clay Wedgeworth ’14 & ’19, Nov. 26
Alan K. Whitten ’77, Feb. 6
Patricia H. Wilson ’63 & ’68, Feb. 14
Morgan M. Wright ’15, Sep. 29
Brian T. Yates ’07, Aug. 10, 2025
DR. JOHN W. ANDERSON, former assistant professor, passed away Feb. 12. In addition to teaching in SFA’s Department of Computer Science, he launched his own business as an IT and systems consultant. Anderson graduated from Harmony High School in Upshur County before earning his bachelor’s degree and two master’s degrees from East Texas State University, now East Texas A&M University, and a doctorate from North Texas State University, now the University of North Texas.
FARRAR BENTLEY, friend of SFA, passed away Nov. 21, 2025, three days after he marked his 64th wedding anniversary with wife, MaryAnn, a former SFA faculty member. A graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, he moved to Nacogdoches in 1974 to run the Social Security Administration office.
Bentley was a longtime member and past president of the Rotary Club of Nacogdoches. He also was a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America for 75 years and served on the Eagle Scout Board of Review. Bentley was active in the Nacogdoches County Republican Party and served on the county hospital district board. He also was a longtime pastor at Redland United Methodist Church and Chireno United Methodist Church.
EDWARD HUTCHINSON BURR ’94, former staff member, passed away Nov. 18, 2025. After earning degrees in education and marketing from SFA, he taught in public schools. Burr then returned to his alma mater to work as an IT specialist for the DeWitt School of Nursing until his retirement in July 2025. He also served in the church media ministry, taught Bible studies and led the Lifeline New Discipleship Class at his local church.
MAX HERMAN CAMMACK, friend of SFA, passed away March 1. After serving in the U.S. Army, rising to the rank of corporal, he attended both SFA and Lamar University. At SFA, he met his wife, Bobbie, before moving to Houston to begin his career in accounting. Cammack also opened several rental equipment business in Texas, Louisiana and Florida. A longtime member of Golden Acres Baptist Church, now New Day Church, in Pasadena, he served in the children’s ministries and as a deacon.
DR. RONALD G. CLAUNCH, former political science department chair and professor, passed away May 7. After earning his doctorate at the University of Missouri, Claunch taught political science at SFA his entire career, serving as chair of the department his last few years before retirement. During his 52 years in Nacogdoches, he taught married couples Bible study with his wife, Betty; served as a deacon and elder; volunteered with the Kids Club; and sang with the choir at Oak Grove Baptist Church. He also guided Oak Grove’s merger with Mosaic Church and traveled on mission trips to five different continents.
DR. TIMOTHY WAYNE CLIPSON, former professor emeritus of executive communication and executive leadership in the Master of Business Administration program, passed away Jan. 24. He received his bachelor’s degree from Southern Nazarene University, master’s degree from the University of North Texas and doctorate from Oklahoma State University. After teaching in Texas secondary schools and serving as a graduate assistant at OSU, Clipson joined the SFA faculty in 1981 as a professor in the Department of Business Communication and Legal Studies. He founded and developed the Nelson Rusche College of Business Advisory Council and created the SFA 101 course, now known as the “New-Lumberjack Experience” course, in 1998 to strengthen student success.
In 1986, Clipson co-founded a professional leadership consulting firm called Leadership Is For Everyone! and served as its president. He was a training consultant for Special Olympics International, Mattress Firm and various hospitals. LIFE! Inc.’s Weekend of a Lifetime! leadership retreats served more than 30,000 Kiwanis-sponsored youth. A distinguished Kiwanian, Clipson also served for many years in leadership roles within the Texas-Oklahoma District, including as district administrator for Circle K International. He provided leadership training at both district and international levels for Kiwanis International, Circle K International and Key Club.
Clipson also supported the SFA chapter of Alpha Tau Omega, serving as a member and chair of the board from 1995 to 2015. He served as national vice president and president of the ATO board from 2012 to 2018.
LINDA ANDERSON CLAYBAR ’72, educator, wife and mother, passed away Oct. 30.
A 1968 graduate of Lufkin High School, Claybar earned her degree from SFA in 1972. It was at SFA she met her husband of 53 years, William Brown Claybar, and together they built a life centered on family, education and service. All four members of the Claybar family are SFA graduates, and Claybar remained an active alumna and devoted supporter of the university throughout her life.
A lifelong advocate for education, Claybar taught school for several years before dedicating countless hours to volunteering in classrooms, supporting teachers, participating in the PTA and encouraging generations of students. She and Brown were also recognized as ambassadors for All Saints Episcopal School, an honor they deeply treasured.
Claybar served as a board member of Claybar Funeral Home, where she also managed operations and the flower shop, and was a steadfast partner in Brown’s many years of community leadership, including his service as mayor of Orange and president of the local school board. An active member of First United Methodist Church of Orange, she served as a Methodist Youth Fellowship counselor, participated in mission trips and contributed to numerous church committees. The Claybar Family Scholarship at SFA was established in her memory.
DAVID W. CRISP ’78, longtime newspaper man and educator in Texas and Montana, passed away May 16. Before earning his bachelor’s degree in the humanities from SFA, he volunteered for the Army Security Agency, serving as a German linguist and radio intercept operator.
After earning his degree, he worked in the Texas State Capitol before taking his first reporting job at the Palestine Herald-Press. He then served as editor for both the Palestine Herald-Press and Bryan-College Station Eagle. Crisp received a Lechner Fellowship to attend Texas A&M University, where he earned a master’s degree in English and a Distinguished Graduate Student Award. He then taught at Texas A&M and Blinn College before moving to Montana, where he wrote for the Billings Gazette and other newspapers. He also taught journalism and composition at Rocky Mountain College and German at Montana State University.
Crisp won more than a dozen statewide and corporate writing awards and one national award, the 1980 American Association for the Advancement of Science Writing Award for smaller newspapers.
PAULA GENE YOUNG CUNDIFF, former staff member, passed away Sept. 25, 2025. A graduate of the University of North Texas, Cundiff spent 16 years as the administrative assistant for the Schlief School of Accountancy, retiring in 2005. She was a longtime member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a lifelong friend to animals. Cundiff moved with her family to San Francisco in 2017 and to Lehi, Utah, in 2021.
VICKI A. GIBBS, former staff member, passed away Sept. 5, 2025. After co-owning Gibbs Air Conditioning with her husband, Mack, she joined SFA as a procurement coordinator. She retired in 2008 after 18 years of service. Gibbs was a member of North Street Church of Christ.
CRAIG M. GIGGLEMAN ’85, naturalist and public servant, passed away April 14. After serving in the U.S. Army, Giggleman worked as a senior environmental contaminants specialist from 1997 to 2017 and as an emergency response on-scene coordinator from 2017 to 2022. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in history from SFA as well as a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science from the University of North Texas.
DR. RAYMOND “RAY” LONDELL HALL ’68, former educator, passed away Nov. 12, 2025. After earning his Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Wiley College, now Wiley University, Hall was drafted into the U.S. military, serving from 1962 to 1964 in Illesheim, Germany. He then worked as a principal and an English teacher in Nigeria at a technology school founded by one of his Wiley faculty mentors.
After Hall left Nigeria, he enrolled at SFA and was the second Black man to earn a graduate degree, a Master of Arts in sociology, from the university. He then earned his doctorate at Syracuse University and served as a faculty member at Bishop College in Dallas from 1968 to 1971 before joining the sociology faculty at Dartmouth College. During his 35 years there, he served as a professor of sociology, a tenured department chair and the Orvil E. Dryfoos Professor of Public Affairs. He also received an honorary Master of Arts from Dartmouth.
In addition, Hall served as director of the Dartmouth-Boston Urban Studies Program, a member of the board of directors for the Forum for United States-Soviet Dialogue and a special consultant for the National Institutes of Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He sat on the Wiley University Board of Trustees, serving as chair of the Academy Programs Committee.
LT. COL. JOHNNIE G. JOHNSON ’75, U.S. Air Force (ret.), passed away Oct. 10, 2025. While he was attending SFA, Johnson received his U.S. military draft notice. He served as a navigator and pilot during his more than 20 years as a career officer. After retiring from the U.S. Air Force in 1973, Johnson moved his family to Nacogdoches, where he completed his Bachelor of Business Administration in management at SFA and launched a banking career. He retired from Fredonia State Bank in 1998. Johnson served as a member of many SFA alumni boards and booster clubs. He was also a member of the Chancel Choir at First United Methodist Church and a founding member of the Heart-to- Heart Chorus. In addition, Johnson served as the announcer for the Nacogdoches High School football team and band. As a member of the Rotary Club of Nacogdoches, he was named a Paul Harris fellow twice. He was also a past president of the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce.
JOHN L. LEVRA ’71, former football coach and educator, passed away Jan. 7. After earning education degrees from Pittsburg State University, he began coaching high school football in Kansas before moving up in the college ranks.
At New Mexico Highlands University, Levra earned two Rookie of the Year honors. He then moved to SFA, where he earned a degree and served as both head coach and athletic director from 1971 to 1974. He led the Lumberjacks to back-to-back nine-win seasons and a Bowl Championship title. Levra then helped the University of Kansas Jayhawks set several rushing records before he joined the Canadian Football League as a coach for the BC Lions.
Next, O.A. “Bum” Phillips Jr. hired Levra to join the New Orleans Saints for his first National Football League job. He would go on to hold coaching positions with the Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills. His football coaching career concluded with an assistant role at La Canada High School in La Canada, California, where he coached his grandson, Chase.
MARTHA LILLY, friend of SFA, passed away April 22, 2025. After attending SFA, Lilly married her husband, Murray in 1949. They moved to several East Texas towns before her family settled in Conroe in 1966. Lilly attended First Methodist Church Conroe, where she was a member of the Beacon Sunday school class, women’s society and church board. She also was a lifetime member of the Beta Sigma Phi chapter in Conroe. Lilly served as president of the Conroe Service League and the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County and as a member of the Quilting Club and Cattle Baron Ball of Conroe.
GILBERT I. “BUDDY” LOW ’54, lawyer and 1994 SFA Hall of Fame inductee, passed away July 14. A native of San Augustine, Low earned his bachelor’s degree in education from SFA, working as a campus janitor during the school year and as a welder’s helper each summer to pay his way through college. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Army in Germany before teaching at his alma mater, San Augustine High School.
He later earned his law degree with highest honors from The University of Texas School of Law, where he was a member of the Texas Law Review, appointed quizmaster to Dean John Sutton, inducted into Phi Alpha Delta and graduated with the prestigious Order of the Coif.
Low spent more than six decades with Orgain Bell and Tucker LLP, becoming one of Texas’ most respected attorneys. He served on the Texas Supreme Court Advisory Committee for nearly 50 years, including as vice chairman, and chaired the Texas Supreme Court Professional Ethics Committee for 20 years. His peers elected him president of the Jefferson County Bar Association and honored him with the Blackstone Award.
A lifelong supporter of education and public service, Low helped establish the Beaumont Foundation of America and championed scholarships and educational initiatives across Southeast Texas. His many honors included being named one of Texas’ Top 100 Super Lawyers and receiving the Outstanding Alumnus Award from UT Law.
ROBERT “BOB” TAYLOR MCKNIGHT ’66, financial advisor, insurance agent and commercial real estate investor, passed away July 25, 2025. After earning a Bachelor of Business Administration at SFA, McKnight built his company from the ground up. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Nacogdoches, Cycleland and the Texas Leaders Round Table. The Bob and Janice McKnight SFA Scholarship was established in honor of McKnight and his wife.
SIMON LYNN MONTES ’60, accountant and former SFA regent, passed away May 10. He joined Axley & Rode in 1960 after earning his Bachelor of Business Administration from SFA and his Certified Public Accountant designation. After retiring from the firm as a partner in 1993, Montes worked as a part-time internal auditor and financial analyst for the Memorial Health System of Texas, now CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial, until his second retirement at age 82.
In May 1993, Montes was appointed by Gov. Ann Richards to serve on SFA’s Board of Regents; he completed his service in 1999. He also served as a member of the 49th Armored Division of the Texas Army National Guard for six years. A devoted Catholic, Montes was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church in Lufkin.
ANTHONY SCOTT MUCKELROY ’90, educator and U.S. Olympian, passed away Jan. 13. A scholarship athlete on SFA’s track team, Muckelroy earned Division 1 All-American honors while earning his Bachelor of Science in biology. His athleticism led to his selection for the U.S. Bobsled Team. During his 10 years on the team, he competed in the 1992 and 1994 Olympic Games.
After 10 years as a teacher and coach at Cypress- Fairbanks Independent School District, Muckelroy joined the faculty of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School in Houston, where he worked until 2025.
DR. MICHAEL PATRICK MUNRO ’02, former clinical instructor, passed away May 27. Dedicated to opening up the world for children with visual impairments, Munro earned his Master of Education in special education from SFA and joined the faculty as a clinical instructor in the visual impairment teacher preparation program in 2007. From 2013 through 2018, he served as director of the program before moving to an assistant professor role. In 2019, Munro left for a stint as a visual impairment specialist at the Region 6 Educational Service Center in Huntsville. He returned to SFA in 2023 to develop and deliver courses for graduate and undergraduate students in person and online. For much of this time, he worked alongside his wife, Heather ’04 & ’00, an assistant professor in the visual impairment teacher preparation program.
During his 30-year career, Munro actively participated in Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s Personnel Preparation Advisory Group and Texas Focus training initiative, the Texas University Professors in Visual Impairment, and the Alliance of and for Visually Impaired Texans. Munro also served as president, a board member and a longtime volunteer for the Texas Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired. As part of the presentation of his Lifetime Achievement Award, that association released the following statement about Munro: “His legacy lives in every classroom entered, every student served and every life touched.”
DR. MILTON ROBERT PAYNE, former professor, passed away Sept. 6, 2025. After earning his doctorate in education at the University of North Texas, he joined the SFA faculty as an elementary education professor in 1967. During his 30-year career, Payne conducted nearly 400 local, state, regional and national consultations and workshops in science, critical thinking and outdoor education for elementary science teachers. He earned many teaching excellence awards and won $700,000 in grant monies to support SFA’s science teacher education programs.
HERBERT NEAL QUILLIN ’65 & ’68, former football coach, passed away Feb. 14. While attending SFA, Quillin played defensive tackle for the Lumberjacks. From 1965 to 1978, he served as an assistant coach at Nacogdoches, Jacksonville, Irving, DeRidder, Bonham, Pine Tree and Dulles high schools. In 1979, Quillin was hired for his first head coaching position at Willowridge High School, part of the Fort Bend Independent School District in Houston. While there, his teams earned three district championships and a state championship.
Quillin also served as head coach at Langham Creek, Aldine Nimitz and Humble high schools. Overall, his teams won or shared 11 district championships and made 15 state playoff appearances. Quillin earned nine District Coach of the Year awards, five Houston Touchdown Club Coach of the Year nominations (won in 1995) and the Tom Landry Award. He was inducted into the Greater Houston Coaches Association Hall of Honor, the SFA Jacks of Honor and the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor. Quillin also served as a member of the THSCA Board of Directors and as assistant athletic director for Humble ISD.
DR. MICHAEL N. ROACH, former professor, passed away March 1. After serving in the U.S. Army, Roach earned a Bachelor of Science in art education and a Master of Science in secondary school administration from North Texas State University, now the University of North Texas. While working on his doctorate, he was recruited by the U.S. government to serve as a civilian advisor in Vietnam for a year.
In 1967, Roach joined the SFA faculty and, in 1970, he completed his Doctor of Education in college art. In 1997, he won a grant for the art department to establish its first computer art lab. He retired from SFA in 1999.
JACQUELYN “JACKIE” EILEEN VOSE ’89, former staff member, passed away Aug. 7, 2025. Vose earned her Bachelor of Science in computer science from SFA and would later join the university as a computer programmer. She retired from SFA in 2020. Vose volunteered for the Lamp-Lite Theatre in Nacogdoches. In addition to serving as stage manager, box office manager, seamstress and costumer, and board member – treasurer, she acted in numerous productions including “On Golden Pond” and “Nunsense.” She enjoyed traveling, including 15 cruises to Alaska, Hawaii, the Caribbean, Iceland, the British Isles and other destinations.
Published in the Fall 2025 issue.
Robert "Bob" Sitton '60, former executive director of the SFA Alumni Association, passed away July 8.
Before working for SFA, he was a teacher and coach at Cushing High School (his alma mater), C.E. King High School in Houston and Klein High School in Spring. He made it to the state finals in football and basketball and was named District Coach of the Year in 1970.
Sitton joined the SFA staff in 1972 and spent the next 26 years at the helm of the SFA Alumni Association.
Under his leadership, the alumni association endowed more than 530 scholarships that generated more than $13 million. His family and friends have endowed two Sitton Scholarships at SFA in his honor.
He stepped down as executive director in 1998 but remained with the organization on a part-time basis as the association's public relations director. He retired fully in 2006.
Sitton received the alumni association's Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1998 and was inducted into SFA Athletics' Jacks of Honor in 2003.
In 2015, he received the Hall of Fame Alumni Award. During Homecoming 2021, he was honored again when the annual Homecoming golf tournament was renamed the Bob Sitton Classic and when SFA dedicated the new Bob Sitton head men's basketball coach office at Johnson Coliseum.
He continued to serve as an SFA ambassador in his retirement through his work on alumni-related projects.
Sitton was former chairman of the College Alumni Directors of Texas as well as a member of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Council of Alumni Association Executives, Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, Gideons, Nacogdoches Breakfast Lions Club, Rotary Club of Nacogdoches and Grace Bible Church.
Casey Acker '06, June 17
Michael “Bo” Alexander '90, June 5
Patricia “Missy” Allen '53, June 4
Dennis Angus '78, June 9
Sharon Atkins '72, Feb. 22
Linda Banks, former staff member, Feb. 8
Thomas Bankston '86, March 12
Matthew Bartell '03, May 22
Robert Barth '84, Oct. 1, 2023
Joyce Barrett '91, Feb. 24
Robert Bass '68, March 30
William Beavers '62, March 25, 2023
Janet Bemenderfer '76, June 11
Norma Braden '62, Feb. 6
Curtis Bradshaw '79, former director of financial aid, passed away March 8. Bradshaw served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War from 1951-55. He worked for Angelina College, SFA and The University of Texas at Tyler. He was the director of financial aid for each of these institutions until his retirement.
William Book Jr. '67, April 22
Billy Booker '59, Jan. 24
Garry Boyd '76, May 19
Carrie Camp '95, April 30
Denise Carriveau '82, March 23
Betty Jean Cartwright, friend of SFA, passed away June 11. Cartwright graduated from San Augustine High School. During her seventh-grade year, she became the drum major for the high school band.
At just 14 years old, she began working at Home Life Insurance Company, where she later became an officer, serving there until the mid-1980s. She attended SFA, where she was a member of the Pine Burrs social club, served as a soloist for the college band and was voted Campus Beauty.
Cartwright was a charter member of the Ezekiel Cullen Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. She was also a Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star and, in the 1950s, served as a den mother for the Cub Scouts. In 1967, she launched her career in real estate by founding Cartwright Real Estate, a business she continued to broker until 2019. In the 1970s, Cartwright made history as one of the first women to serve as president of the San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce.
Ford “Sparky” Cartwright '69, champion of SFA, passed away July 1. Cartwright attended SFA on a golf scholarship, graduating in 1969 with a degree in business. While at SFA, Cartwright was a member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity.
Cartwright was a proud member of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. He was also a distinguished member of the Society of Seniors, a prestigious national organization for elite senior amateur golfers. His talent, dedication and competitive spirit were evident in his many accomplishments, including being a three-time champion of the Senior Temple Cup and winning the Azalea Senior Four Ball. In 2020, he added the Texas Golf Association Super Senior Four Ball Championship to his impressive list of accolades.
Professionally, Cartwright was a distinguished real estate agent. His deep commitment to the industry led him to serve two terms as president of the Pineywoods Board of Realtors. He also served as past president of the SFA Alumni Association and past chair of the SFA Alumni Foundation Board of Governors.
Dr. Robert Chappell '68, May 2
Emily Bell Coats '62, Feb. 26
Larry Cook '68, Feb. 5
Debra Crawford '75, March 2
Tony Dallas '91, May 14
Stephen Draper '71, April 20
Dr. Don Fare, former professor, passed away Feb. 2. After serving in the U.S. Army, Fare pursued higher education with determination and excellence. He earned his bachelor's degree from Abilene Christian College (now Abilene Christian University) and went on to achieve master's and doctoral degrees from Texas Tech University. Fare's first collegiate job was at Arizona State University. He moved to Nacogdoches with his wife, Peggy, where he joined the SFA faculty as a professor in the elementary education department. He dedicated his career to inspiring future educators until his retirement.
Tim Flanagan Sr. '66, May 2
Votto Gaddis '58 & '62, May 29
Mathew Goolsby '76, geologist and businessman, passed away May 18. Goolsby's career as both an oil and gas wellsite geologist and as a minerals exploration geologist spanned 49 years. He was president of Goolsby Bros. and Associates Inc., an oil and gas geologic consulting company established in 1981. Beginning in 2008, he was vice president of operations for Vecta Oil & Gas Ltd. He also was a partner in Geotesoro LLC and Coyote Oil & Gas Ltd.
Professional memberships included Alpha Chi National College Honorary Society, The Society of Sigma Gamma Epsilon scholastic geological organization, Sigma Pi Sigma national scholastic physics society, Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists, American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
John Greenleaf '80, May 23
Robert “Buddy” Griffis Jr. '87, Feb. 23
Dr. Patsy Johnson Hallman '52, former professor and dean, passed away May 15. A renowned educator, esteemed administrator, prolific author and dedicated community leader, Hallman's contributions to education and community development leave a legacy, reflecting a life committed to excellence, service and leadership. Hallman earned degrees from Texas A&M University–Commerce (now East Texas A&M University), SFA and Texas Woman's University. Among her many accomplishments, Hallman served as dean of the James I. Perkins College of Education.
Hallman and her husband, Leon, were the visionaries behind the inaugural Blueberry Festival in 1989, which has since evolved into the celebrated Texas Blueberry Festival. In recognition of her contributions to education and community development, Hallman received numerous accolades, including SFA's Distinguished Professor in 1990, the American Association of University Women's Woman of the Year in 1993 and induction into the Nacogdoches Women's Hall of Fame in 2003. She was named Citizen of the Year in 2009 by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce. During her career, she published over 60 academic and nonfiction works. Her exceptional career culminated in her retirement in 2005, following 36 years of service at SFA.
Ellen Handberry '76, Feb. 15
Terry Hardeman '63, past board member of the SFA Alumni Association, passed away March 23. Hardeman earned a Bachelor of Business Administration at SFA before joining the U.S. Army Reserves. He earned his Master of Business Administration at the University of Houston in 1969 and gained his Certified Public Accountant license the following year.
Hardeman was active in many organizations and civic groups, including the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy, Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, National Society of Accountants, Sons of the American Revolution, Sons of the Republic of Texas, SFA PIKES of the 60s as a charter member and Bible study fellowship. One of his noted favorites was being a member SFA's Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.
David Lynn Hardy '70, May 16
Robert Harper '74, prolific forester and veteran, passed away June 1. Harper earned his Bachelor of Science in Forestry, marking a significant achievement in his life and reflecting his deep connection to the outdoors and the beauty of East Texas forests. He felt truly at home in the forest and dedicated over 35 years to the profession. Harper was a proud member and past president of the Texas Forestry Association, and he was actively involved with the Society of American Foresters and the Association of Consulting Foresters.
In recognition of his impact and legacy, a subdivision in Spring, was named Harper Woods in his honor. The streets within the subdivision were named after his father's B-17 crew, preserving a meaningful tribute to his father's military service.
Steve Hartman '98, Feb. 24
Michael Hasley '78, Dec. 5
Wanda Hightower, former staff member, passed away May 25. Hightower graduated from Woden High School in 1969 and Massey Business College in 1970. She worked in the Business Services office at SFA for 34 years. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church, where she served her church and community on various committees. Hightower enjoyed traveling the United States, and she was heavily involved in supporting the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child Shoebox outreach.
Clara Carolyn Cross Hooker '67 & '70, former adjunct professor, passed away Feb. 20. Hooker displayed immense generosity throughout her life, often helping students with school supplies and food for their families. She was a beloved educator and principal at Tenaha Independent School District, where she served for many years and was instrumental in improving the special education department and developing the gifted and talented program. She served as the elementary principal for almost 10 years.
Hooker was involved in numerous organizations, including the Tenaha 4-H Club, the Texas Association of School Administrators, the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association, the Texas Community Education Association, Phi Delta Kappa and the Delta Kappa Gamma international society, for which she held various leadership positions.
After retiring from 40 years in public school education, she was employed by Panola College as an educator and by SFA as an adjunct professor supervising student teachers. Hooker also served nine years on the Tenaha ISD school board.
The Rev. Michael Hunter '84, Feb. 18
Thomas “Tommy” Jimerson '66, Jan. 31
Elizabeth Kolb '03, March 11
Randolph “Randy” Kott '65 & '67, April 14
Gary Laswell '82, Feb. 9
Robert “Bobby” Long Sr. '68, March 15
Josie Loria '76, Feb. 25
Mike “Big Mac” McDaniel '75, June 13
Joy Miller '87 & '90, April 22
Stephanie Milligan '59, Nov. 14
Gary Mills '73, July 22, 2024
David “Frank” Minton '57, Feb. 28
Sherry Chaney Morgan '94, former executive director of the Nacogdoches Convention and Visitors Bureau, passed away May 23. Morgan was known in the industry as a brilliant mind. Morgan returned to Nacogdoches to head the Nacogdoches CVB in 2017. In 2018, she launched a campaign to promote Nacogdoches as a pet-friendly destination, adopting a canine mascot for the center she named “Charlie Doches.” Morgan began her career in hospitality while working in student housing at SFA and Sam Houston State University.
After retiring from 40 years in public school education, she was employed by Panola College as an educator and by SFA as an adjunct professor supervising student teachers. Hooker also served nine years on the Tenaha ISD school board.
Patsy Murdock '94 & '98, Feb. 20
Johnnie Nichols '49, Feb. 21
Bradley Norvell '93, April 6
Joyce Nutt '57 & '68, Aug. 29, 2024
Kay Bostick O'Neal, former staff member, passed away Feb. 13. From 1983-2004, O'Neal worked as an administrative assistant for several university presidents and vice presidents at SFA. O'Neal had a passion for painting. She started painting after her retirement in 2004 and loved sharing her work with her fellow Christ Episcopal Church members. She will be missed for her kind heart, generous spirit and infectious smile.
Glenda Oxsheer-Brown '78, March 25
Stephen Palmer '03, Jan. 26
Virginia Parker '70, Feb. 7
Sheri Pennington '78, May 1
Johnny Perkins '72, March 30
Wendy Perry '60, Feb. 4
Dr. Carl J. Pfaffenberg, former professor, passed away April 7. Pfaffenberg earned his Bachelor of Arts in hotel, motel and club management and his Master of Business Administration in international marketing from Michigan State University. He later completed his doctoral degree in human ecology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Pfaffenberg served as an associate professor at SFA from 2004 until his retirement in 2015. His courses spanned topics like casino management, lodging, cost control and alcohol responsibility, and his commitment to student growth was unwavering. Prior to joining SFA, he held academic positions at the University of Tennessee and the University of Hawaii - Manoa. He was also the first Driving Jacks faculty advisor.
He served on the boards of Nacogdoches Main Street, the East Texas Chapter of the Texas Restaurant Association and the Association of Casino Educators.
Roger Pollex '89, Dec. 5
Jimmy Powers Jr. '75, March 15
Randy Price '70 & '72, Feb. 25
Sarah Richardson '78, SFA retiree, passed away June 3. Richardson had a huge heart for service, participating in multiple organizations serving as a hospice volunteer, driving friends to doctors' appointments and participating in garden clubs. She was a member of the American Association of University Women, Nacogdoches County Retired Teachers Association and the Newcomers Club. She relished being out in nature and earned her Master Gardener Certification from the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service shortly before retiring.
Dr. Paul Herald Risk II, former TLL Temple Distinguished Professor of Forestry, passed away Oct. 22. Risk was a groundbreaking environmental communicator and interpreter whose work inspired people to love and appreciate the outdoors.
After finishing a bachelor's degree in botany, Risk taught high school science classes while continuing work toward his master's degree. He worked for the National Park Service as a seasonal ranger at Grand Canyon National Park and Lassen Volcanic National Park during summers between college coursework. Following the completion of his master's degree, he was offered a position at Michigan State University.
While at MSU, Risk developed an environmental interpretation program while finishing his doctoral degree and created a curriculum centered around outdoor survival techniques, which became extremely popular on campus, often having enrollments of hundreds of students.
Risk was a pioneer in the field of environmental interpretation, which he helped develop during his time at MSU beginning in 1969. He went on to establish environmental interpretation programs at The Pennsylvania State University and the University of Maine in Orono before becoming the TLL Temple Distinguished Professor of Forestry at SFA in 1990. He retired in 2003 as professor emeritus.
Risk was a prolific writer during his professional life. In 1983, he published the book “Outdoor Safety and Survival,” which is still a highly sought-after guide 40 years later. He also wrote a biweekly column called “Field and Forest Facts” for The Daily Sentinel newspaper in Nacogdoches. The column appeared in local newspapers for more than 25 years.
Linda Robbins '76 & '82, June 4
Sam Kendall Roquemore '80, April 7
Dr. James Rose '64, neurosurgeon, educator, aerophile and veteran, passed away Feb. 11. Rose earned a Bachelor of Science in biology at SFA, where he was president of the student body, a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity and a Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. In 1968, he earned his Doctor of Medicine from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, where he completed his internship in general surgery.
Rose's commitment to serving his country led him to Vietnam as a senior flight surgeon and captain with the U.S. Army. He earned several military honors including the Air Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.
His career flourished in Houston, where he practiced neurosurgery for 30 years. He was an associate professor at Baylor College of Medicine, and he helped establish the renowned Houston Methodist Neurological Institute. Rose was a member of numerous professional societies, including the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and Houston Neurological Society. He retired in 2021, but his passion for neurosurgery and mentorship continues to inspire the medical community.
Outside his esteemed medical career, Rose was a lifelong aviation enthusiast. A licensed pilot for over 63 years, he took pride in his Stearman biplane, affectionately called "Brother," which he flew for 35 years. His contributions to aviation were recently recognized when he was awarded the prestigious Wright Brothers Award.
Zayad Roumaya '80, May 11
Dr. John Paul “JP” Schwartz '76, doctor and folk musician, passed away April 14. Schwartz earned a Bachelor of Science in biology from SFA. He later received his medical degree from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. His medical specialty was family practice, and he enjoyed a 40-year career.
Schwartz loved listening, playing, discussing and writing music. His musical career started in high school when he and some classmates founded a rock and roll band. Schwartz went on to become a mainstay in the Texas folk music scene for many years, and he made many close friends with whom he shared a love of music. He also had a weekly music program on Marfa Public Radio, where he was affectionately known as “Doc Cactus.” Every Monday night for over a decade, Schwartz's show entertained and educated people about the wonders of blues music.
Anita Seago '79 & '94, April 4
David Seago '65 & '68, March 24
Signa Segrest '69, March 23
Phyllis Smith '79 & '85, April 26
Helen Louise Stanfield, former staff member, passed away Feb. 28. Stanfield was born and raised in Nacogdoches. She graduated from Nacogdoches High School in 1953 and studied at Massey Business School. Stanfield was an administrative assistant in the Business Services office at SFA, from which she retired in 1997.
Mark Stoddard '70, Feb. 13
John Streetman '71, May 5
David Swank '70, Dec. 18
Dr. Gregory Toney '81, pharmacist and advocate, passed away June 19, 2024. Toney earned a Bachelor of Science in biology at SFA and a Doctor of Pharmacy at The University of Texas at Austin. He had a long-standing interest in advanced treatment and the eradication of the stigma associated with mental illness.
He was a founding member of the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists and spent his pharmacy career caring for people with severe mental disorders. He also trained pharmacists in psychiatric clinical pharmacy while working at a veteran's hospital.
Grace Torma '71, Jan. 26
Toni Trees '02, March 29
Cheryl Turkett '74, Jan. 30
Brendan Walsh, former faculty and staff member, passed away Dec. 10. Walsh, who was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and economics and a Master of Business Administration before becoming a CPA. He taught accounting at SFA at the beginning of his career and then served as a CPA in the Office of Financial Aid for over 30 years. Walsh proudly volunteered to serve in the U.S. Navy from 1969-1972 even though he was not a U.S. citizen.
Jerry Watt '74, Jan. 12
Mary Wellman '91, Feb. 27
Henry Whittlesey Jr. '61 & '68, April 2
Mark Williams '80, March 26
Kathleen “Kathy” Williamson '95, former staff member, May 18
Clifford Wilson '69, April 26
Marilyn Olson Wise '76, Nov. 4
Kenneth Woodard '77, March 27
Published in the Spring 2025 issue.
Always a Lumberjack
Brayton Barber, Jan. 1
Matthew Deluna, Nov. 8
Ryan Derr, Dec. 18
Katherine Heestand, Oct. 22
Deshun "James" Pham, Dec. 17
Peggy Albritton '77, Dec. 10
Richard Ames '77, July 4
Sonja Angelo '63, Aug. 17
Max Atkinson '70, July 16, 2022
Connie Axelson '73, Aug. 10
Dr. Flamen “David” Ball VI, former staff member, passed away Sept. 19. Ball graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1966 before being drafted into the U.S. Navy in 1968. In 1978, Ball and his family moved to Nacogdoches where he practiced pediatrics for 27 years. He worked at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital and served for five years on the Nacogdoches Treatment Center board of directors, including as board president for one year. After closing his private practice, Ball worked as a campus physician at SFA from 2006-11.
Mickey Barlow '63 & '72, Sept. 21
Dora Lee Barnes '72, June 19
Bob Barton '58, Jan. 15
Juanita Birdwell '70, Dec. 3
Angela Pacillo Blair '60, July 31
Helen Blount '07, Nov. 16
Charles Bond '73 & '74, Feb. 7, 2023
Cindy Bozeman '84, Nov. 24
Eleanor Charlotte Brady '76, May 30
Charles Brazil '57 & '57, July 27
Joan Bridges, a 1968 graduate of SFA and former Twirl-O-Jacks choreographer, passed away Dec. 10. Bridges owned the East Texas Twirling Academy for more than 50 years, shaping countless young lives with her talent and enthusiasm. She served as the featured twirler for SFA’s Twirl-O-Jacks and later served as the program’s choreographer for 37 years. She received a Bachelor of Science in general business from SFA.
Claudette Smith Brown '73, June 10
Juanita Vicki Brown '53 & '73, Dec. 31
Margaret Brown '84 & '90, Sept. 21
Tonnyna Brown '89, Oct. 11
Terrie Brummett '67, Dec. 17
Haroldlyn Pate Bryan '66 & '72, Oct. 31
Andrew Bryngelson '11, Aug. 11
Samuel Bradley Caraway '78, Jan. 20
Jo Ellen Carlson, former faculty member, passed away Oct. 7. Carlson came to SFA to fill a temporary role for an art history professor who was on sabbatical. Soon after, the position became permanent, and she was able to settle in Nacogdoches. While teaching at SFA, Carlson met and married Robert Gruebel, a widower and professor of physics and art history at the university. They acquired and restored many old buildings in the city. Her friends and students enjoyed her large personality, replete with rings on every finger and fur coats.
Gordon “Diane” King Carr '76, Oct. 18
Dr. Marius Carriere Jr. '67, Jan. 9
Dr. James Carroll Jr. '69, Oct. 12
Emmaly Choice '12, Sept. 29
Ronald Chumley '70 & '76, June 16
Mark Clark '78, June 18
Jacqueline Coker, former staff member, passed away Nov. 10. Coker served as the administrative assistant for the Department of Physics, Engineering and Astronomy at SFA for more than 17 years. She retired in 2003.
Betty Baker Colburn '76, Sept. 7
Candice Conger '04, Dec. 24
Francis David Conley '66, Sept. 12
Thomas “Tom” Cox '52, Feb. 15, 2022
Robert Cranshaw Jr. '80, May 30
Michael Crowell Jr. '90, June 24
Stuart Cureton '87, Jan. 3
Catherine Davis '78, Jan. 17
Janette Davis '87, Jan. 3
Doris Mixon Delafield '66, Nov. 3
Sharon “Sherrie” Dement '74 & '79, Sept. 9
Sue Dockery '75, March 14, 2024
Carol Rush Dodson '78, Dec. 29, 2023
Davie Downs '93, June 14
Dr. Jane Edwards '96, July 24
Dr. James “Kel” Ferguson '57, June 13
Kenneth Fortner '71, July 23
Jody Franks '00, Oct. 16
Vivian Fusillo, a 1966 SFA graduate and former faculty member, passed away Aug. 19. Fusillo received a Master of Arts in theatre from SFA. After holding positions at SFA, Florida Southern College and Western Illinois University, she spent the remainder of her career teaching at Winona State University. Fusillo directed more than 100 plays from every genre from 1968 to 2014, and her immense impact on the university led WSU to name its Performing Arts Center’s main stage the Vivian Fusillo Theatre in her honor. With her creative flair and one-of-a-kind teaching style, she inspired countless students. She also was the inspiration for Ann-Margret’s character in “Grumpy Old Men,” which was written by a WSU student.
Dr. Paul Garcia '68, Aug. 5
Paul Phil Gilbert '55, Oct. 29, 2022
Jill Goad '90, Aug. 11
Sandra Goodwin '72, July 30
Keith Green '64, Nov. 19
Sharon Green '96, Dec. 11
Grace Grimes '69, Aug. 19
John Hafner '67, Aug. 16
Kathleen Hall '79, July 25
George Hampton Jr., former staff member, passed away Jan. 10. In 2007, Hampton took an opportunity to work at SFA as a building operator for Residence Life Operations. He retired in 2023 after 16 years of service. He could fix anything and everything that was broken. A jack of all trades, he helped to maintain and renovate many of the sorority houses in Nacogdoches.
Michael Hasley '78, Dec. 5
Joan Hayley '49, Dec. 18, 2023
Dr. William Heeth '81, Aug. 16
John Hendrick '69, '91, '92 & '94, Dec. 26
Evelyn Hendrix '58, Nov. 30
Janice Darlene Henson '81 & '87, Aug. 4
Penny Horne '65 & '68, Dec. 7
Charlene Humphreys '78, Dec. 30
Sean Jennings '02, Dec. 19
Will Jennings, a two-time graduate of SFA and accomplished singer-songwriter, passed away Sept. 6. Jennings received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from SFA in 1965 and 1967, respectively. He was a Grammy- and Oscar-winning musician who wrote the lyrics for some of the best-known songs in pop music history.
In 1980, he began a professional and productive relationship with English musician Steve Winwood. The two of them wrote many hits, including “While You See a Chance,” “Back in The Highlife” and “Higher Love.” He was a prolific and immensely talented songwriter with over 500 credits to his name, most notably “My Heart Will Go On,” the theme of the 1997 movie “Titanic,” written with James Horner.
Jennings collaborated with such stars as Dionne Warwick, Eric Clapton, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, B.B. King, Emmylou Harris, Jimmy Buffet, Barry Manilow, Roy Orbison and Joe Cocker.
Gary Jentz '81 & '82, Nov. 29
Elmer Johnson '71, Oct. 11
Mary Johnson '57 & '67, Dec. 7
Royce “Lynn” Johnson Jr. '87, Aug. 17
Dr. William R. Johnson, SFA’s fourth president, passed away Oct. 23. Johnson’s leadership and vision shaped SFA’s trajectory during his 14 years as president, from 1976-90, making him one of the university’s longest-serving presidents.
During his tenure, Johnson was responsible for several transformative projects across the campus. He oversaw the construction of Dugas Liberal Arts North and the Bush Mathematical Sciences Building. Additionally, he spearheaded the renovation of what was then called the University Center, the Forestry Building, the Rusk Building and the Lehmann Chemistry Building, among several other construction and renovation projects. Built in 1974, the William R. Johnson Coliseum was named in his honor.
Additionally, Johnson oversaw the creation of the Regents Professors program, the University Scholars program, and the first fully funded academic chairs at the university.
Cody Jones '18, Oct. 28
Tracy Kennedy '98, Aug. 20
Berry Kidwell '58, Nov. 28
Larry “Scooter” King '76, April 7, 2024
Larry Kosta '71, June 20
James Lacy Jr. '80, Aug. 26
Fleda Lambert '76, March 14, 2024
Ted Lankford '72, July 18
Malinda Lindsey '92, '99 & '02, Nov. 9
Elvin "Buddy" Lowery '59, Sept. 15
Meghan Lucas '16, Oct. 19
Betty Maldonado '79, Dec. 29
Robert “Bob” Marshall Sr. '84, Dec. 10
James Mayberry '77, Aug. 16
Billy McDaniel '53, Aug. 15
Michael McJilton '68, Sept. 29
Janice McKnight '67 & '71, Aug. 11
Dr. Tom Middlebrook '74 & '77, Sept. 17
Steven Miller '77, Jan. 3
Rachel Monahan '04, Oct. 5, 2016
Terri Morse '80 & '83, Aug. 12
Debra Moulder '73, July 6, 2022
Roland Muckleroy '56, Feb. 14
Julie Muller '65, Dec. 5
Keith Neill '81, June 6
Donna O'Sullivan '95 & '97, Nov. 7
Jerry Parker '64, Nov. 12
Phillip Pate '62, Dec. 14
Lena Evalyn Prudhome Patterson '66 & '71, Dec. 13
J.C. Patton, Nov. 16
Travis Phillips '70, July 21
Robert Poole '99, July 29
Kenneth Pye '57, Oct. 6
Hettie Analea Rawson '78, Sept. 6
Laura Reasoner '88, Aug. 10
Aleene Jackson Reid '52, Sept. 12
Barry Salmon '74, Dec. 2
Robin “Rob” Schill '86, June 5
Stephen “Stevie” Scurlock '74, Aug. 31
John Sepmoree '86, July 3
Kathleen Shelton '78, Nov. 16
Susan Danette Shoemaker '82, July 9
Garner Spring '61, Oct. 6
Jo Spurlin, Aug. 14
William Tannert '57, June 6
Kathryn Toon '07, Oct. 3
Mary Trimble '78, Dec. 25
Larry Dean Ward '74 & '76, Sept. 25
Anita Walker '79, July 27
Allen Watters '66, July 11
Anne Weaver '02, Nov. 18
Marjorie White '62, June 25
Ken Wilbanks '73, Sept. 12
Melody Witt '90, July 11
Paula Woods '88, June 6
Lando Young '04, Jan. 9