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‘30s

Frances Stanley Attkisson, ‘35, of Rockville is a cancer (sarcoma) survivor, still enjoying 30 years of retirement from Hanover County Public Schools. She recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Frances enjoys attending church activities, singing in the choir, knitting and traveling.

Charlotte Slaughter Kettnich, ‘35, of Des Moines, Wash., sends best wishes to everyone. She fondly remembers living in Danville near the college when she was young and enjoyed being able to walk to and from her classes every day.

Frances Legge Callahan, ‘39, of Little Rock, Ark., remembers well graduating as a piano major and accompanist. She went on to receive her bachelor’s of music degree in 1941 from Converse College in Spartansburg, S.C., and then returned to Averett and Converse to teach in the mid-1940’s. Frances continued her studies at the Cincinnati Conservatory and taught piano and handbells for many years. She wrote music for handbells, much of which is published and used worldwide. Her husband, Lt. Col. Paul Callahan passed away in 2003. Frances celebrated her 87th birthday recently and lives in a retirement village.

‘40s

Mary Lyllion Ramsey Frith, ‘40, of Gretna, lost her husband in 2002. She is in good health, active in Hospice Volunteer work, Gretna First Baptist Church and several senior citizens groups.

Jewel Spencer Marvin, ‘41, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and her husband, Edward, along with two nieces (one an Averett alumna, Karen Owens Jones, ‘73), and their husbands had a wonderful trip to Alaska. They visited Denali Park where they saw lots of wildlife and had a view of Mt. McKinley, and then enjoyed the glaciers of the region.

Annie Revere Patterson, ‘42, of Magna, Utah, now has two great-grandchildren. In November, she went on a Hawaiian cruise. She still enjoys playing golf and actively volunteers with seniors and at her church.

James Henry Powell, ‘43, of Blanch, N.C., still works part time for Schewel’s as a consultant and celebrated his 84th birthday last November. His daughter, Frances Powell Harper, ‘70 has her own business in Danville — Ntended for Kids & Merle Norman Cosmetics and operates a second Ntended for Kids store in Lynchburg.

Virginia Hearn Whiting, ‘43, of Fredericksburg, spent November with her daughter in Umbria, Italy. They cruised down the Danube River on the River Cloud II from Regensburg, Germany, to Budapest, Hungary, and had a glorious time sightseeing.

Anne Purcell Morris, ‘46, of Virginia Beach, retired after teaching 41 years. She enjoys staying home with husband, David. They celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary last August. Anne and David have two daughters, three granddaughters and two grandsons and four great-grandchildren. Church activities and the Lion’s Club and Auxiliary keep them busy.

Dorothy “Dot” Mae Smith Weaver, ‘46, of Martinsville, and her husband, Milford, have been living at King’s Grant Center for six years. Their son, Andy Weaver ‘84, is president of their family-owned business, Virginia Blower Co., in Collinsville. Their daughter-inlaw, Donna Wimbish Weaver, ‘84, is a 3rd grade teacher at John Redd Smith Elementary School, in Collinsville.

Olga Mendell Toll, ‘47, of Scarsdale, N.Y., has retired from all volunteer programs and is enjoying playing lots of Bridge.

Eugene P. Black, ‘48, of Gainsville, has developed macular degeneration, which limits his reading and writing abilities. However, he is still active in the church and the VFW. His grandchildren, ages 8 and 13, are a real joy. Eugene and his wife visit Danville at least once a year. He likes to keep in touch with his Averett classmates.

Charles S. Taylor, ‘48, of Saint Simons Island, Ga., and wife, Carolyn, moved to St. Simons Island from Atlanta in 2004, partly because of the good fi shing around the island. So far, the fi sh have been very safe from him.

Gloria M. Braun Breisch, ‘49, of Queensbury, N.Y., after retiring and being widowed twice, moved to Queensbury to be near family. She has fi ve grandchildren ages 13-22. She still enjoys playing golf and helps with the care of her paralyzed daughter.

Marilyn Gallo Schutt, ‘49, of Niantic, Conn., is enjoying retirement and her grandchildren.

‘50s

Iris McGuire Gilla, ‘51, of Ocala, Fla., still enjoys all the activities in her retirement community of Oak Run Country Club where she is a member of the Red Hat Society. She and her husband, Ted, just returned from cruising down the Danube (Vienna to the Black Sea). This was their fourth cruise this year. Motto: Keep on Moving!!

Lois Hagerty Griggs, ‘51, of Pickens, S.C., has been living in S.C. for 47 years with husband, Dave. They have three daughters, three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

Mary Ray Dickson Evans, ‘53, of Stuart, Fla., has three sons and their families living in Stuart, Fla. In the summer, they go to Montreat, N.C., and enjoy the cool mountains.

Nancy Jeanne Madison Alward, ‘54, of Allendale, N.J., had a fabulous summer starting with a great cruise to the Eastern Caribbean with seven other high school girlfriends in May. June found her in Pompano Beach, Fla., with three other friends. July was a dream of a lifetime coming true. It was a beautiful trip to Zurich, Switzerland, round trip, including Interlaken area and seeing the Matterhorn on their last night. “Breathtaking!”

Frances Greene Carter, ‘54, of Venice, Fla., and husband, Ray, visit many states and even Canada to keep up with their six children, their spouses and the 16 grandchildren. Fran enjoys sharing E-mails with Martha Grimes Childress, ‘54 and El Hertier Densen ‘54.

Edith Jean Foley, ‘54, of Newport, Vt., and her husband celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 7, 2007, with their eight children, 20 grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.

Shirley Ann VanDine Rohe, ‘55, of Foster City, Calif., retired August 2005. She is now studying French and Spanish, taking Tai Chi, Chi Gong and drawing and painting classes three days a week. Lelia Anne Barrett Chamlee, ‘55, of Milledgeville, Ga., continues to work for her husband who is an architect. She is active in DAR/SAR/CAR and church. She had a terrifi c brief reunion at Duck, N.C., with Class of 1955 friends in October of 2007. She is enjoying beautiful Lake Sinclair living.

Betty Holmes Hodnett Jackson, ‘55, of Midlothian, enjoyed going back to Averett with her roommate, Sallie Trice Greene, ‘55, for their 50th Class Reunion. Betty is enjoying her two grandchildren so very much. Her husband retired after 37 years with Reynolds Metals Co. They enjoy spending time at Betty’s home in Halifax County. She has many fond memories of her two years at Averett.

Julie Deane Lochridge, ‘55, of Chapel Hill, N.C., enjoyed getting together in October 2007, with Carol Alcock, Anne Barrett Chamlee, Lucy Ann Clayton Zablocky, Esther Medero at Laura Pfrommer Minnich’s home in Duck, N.C.

Anne Fay Garrett, ‘57, of Richmond, retired from the Virginia Department of Social Services/VITA after 30 years and transitioned to Northrop Grumman as an IT Field Buyer in July 2006. At age 70, she is still going strong. Her husband, Bob, passed away from a sudden heart attack in June 2005. She has two children and three grandchildren living in Georgia and Florida. She spends time working in the yard, reading, taking trips, visiting with grandchildren and children and shopping. Her other babies include three dogs and two cats to keep her busy.

Jane Dayhuff Collins, ‘59, of Clarksville, has enjoyed retirement years bringing her and her husband, Ron, to their 50th wedding anniversary. They have five grandsons; no great-grandchildren yet, but are patiently waiting.

Josephine “Cookie” Gianforte Stone, ‘59, of Reisterstown, Md., reports that all is well with her family. She has three grown children and six grandchildren ranging in age from three to 21.

Lois Ann Stoner, ‘59, Shelbyville, Tenn. enjoys Tennessee walking horse country, their pleasant, easy lifestyle and visiting her extended families. She has a 1 1/2 year old female dobie, Skeeter, and enjoys her positive energy.

‘60s

Martha “Geneva” Pendleton Crawford, ‘60, of Shalotte, N.C., is working part time as administrative assistant/fi nancial secretary for a Baptist church in Supply, N.C. Her daughter lives in West Palm Beach, Fla. Geneva plans on moving back to her hometown of Stuart.

Molly Bittner Cooper, ‘61, of Bel Air, Md., still has her antiques and vintage clothing business — with shops in Hanre de Grace, Md. and Lewes, Del.

Martha “Marty” Lynde Sheperd, ‘61, of Enosburg Falls, Vt., remembers arriving at Averett as a 17-year-old in the fall of 1959, a student of poor academic record. She graduated two years later as a confi dent, top-notch student. Because of her leadership experience at Averett, she was able to obtain a BA and have a successful career. “Thanks for believing in me, Averett!”

Meriel Burgess Wright, ‘61, of Norfolk, married C.L. “Sonny” Wright. (retired consulting mechanical engineer, VA Tech 1996), in July 2006. Both were widowed and lovers of sailboats and boating. They recently planned a trip down the ICW (Intercoastal Waterway) in October — Norfolk to Charleston, S.C., and back. She sends “best wishes to all.”

Marguerite Kurtz Hussey, ‘64, of Southern Pines, N.C., and her husband recently became grandparents of twin boys who have a two-year old sister. “We’re happily BUSY!”

Janice Mae Salley Lacks, ‘64, of Kenbridge, enjoys her four grandchildren and being at home.

Fay Hoskins Satterfi eld, ‘66, of South Boston, retired after 32 years as a teacher and an elementary school counselor.

Mimi Maclin Anderson, ‘67, of Rainsville, Ala., opened The Art Studio & Galley in 2004. She teaches art classes in drawing and watercolor and exhibits paintings.

Laura Clark Chan, ‘67, of Pooler, Ga., has a new granddaughter, Larson Amelia Chan born March 26, 2007.

Sandra Allen Lawrence, ‘67, of Hanover, Penn., is enjoying retirement with family and friends. Travels include winter in Florida with trips to the seashore, Tennessee, Oklahoma, California and Maryland. Sandra golfs and reads avidly.

Dawn Bridgen Martin, ‘68, ‘03, of Richmond, has been named executive director of Halifax Educational Foundation in South Boston.

Linda Wilkinson Stallings, ‘68, of Earleton, Fla., completed 35 years of service at the College of Public Health & Health Professions and plans to retire.

Sheryl Legard Williamson, ‘68, of High Point, N.C., and her husband, Jim, have a new granddaughter. Hope Catron King was born on August 18, 2007.

Suzanne Cobb Keeton, ‘69, of Goochland, and her husband, Freddy, have been married for 45 years. They have three sons, Josh, Nick and Daniel. Their youngest, Daniel, and his band SIX CHASING SEVEN, have performed at Averett several times. Their middle son, Nick is an actor in Lancaster, Penn., at Sight and Sound Theatre. Suzanne keeps busy as a part-time bookkeeper at her oldest son, Josh’s printing business in Charlottesville and as an independent bookkeeper for others. She and Freddy are the proud grandparents of two boys and one girl. Suzanne has many special memories of Averett: “the DAISY CHAIN being one of the most prominent in my memory — being awakened before dawn to pick daisies in some obscure fi eld, and spending hours “tying” them together — not a very pleasant experience when it was happening. “Just what was this all for?” we would ask over and over. But when the time came to transfer the chain from our (Juniors) shoulders to the Seniors, it all seemed to make perfect sense.”

‘70s

Wallace Wade, ‘71, of Jerusalem, Israel, traveled to London in January and February 2007 for a week-long lecture tour, then a visit with his wife’s family in Hamburg. His two older sons are in the Israeli Army and are stationed near the Jordanian border. “Life in Israel is “not” as it is portrayed in the news, come for a visit your next vacation!!!”

Linda Hawks Walker, ‘72, of Victoria, and her husband, Mike, are expecting their fi rst two grandchildren this summer. Linda volunteers at the local hospital in the ER and front desk and works with the hospice program for Lunenburg County. She enjoys working at church and helping in the community.

Margaret Janett Withers Cannon, ‘72, of Ruffin, N.C., has completed 34 years of teaching. She has taught all grades K-6 with most years having been in kindergarten. She is still working hard and still loves teaching the little ones. “Thanks to Averett for preparing me for my career.” Margaret has three grown children, one granddaughter and another grandchild on the way. She and her husband have been married for 38 years.

Karen Lynn Read Carson, ‘73, of Ashland, has an adorable granddaughter, who will soon be two! She works one day a week and plays the rest!

Phillipa Campfield Shoffner, ‘73, of Macon, Ga., and her husband, Mike, are looking forward to their fi rst grandchild.

Albert L. Wilson, ‘73, of Southport, N.C., retired from Henry County Public Schools with 30 years of service. Albert enjoys living in Southport and teaching at Brunswick Community College. In his leisure time he enjoys painting various seascapes of the surrounding area.

Nancy “Karen” Kirkman Hanckel, ‘74, of Fayetteville, N.C., now has three grandsons. Her husband, John M. Hanckel, ‘75 is employed at Stock Building Supply after retiring from VA ABC with 30 years.

Roberta Thayer-Smith, ‘74, of Yorktown, completed her Ed.D. in the Education, Policy Planning and Leadership program at the The College of William and Mary, May 2007.

Martha A. Allgood Walker, ‘74, of Ringgold, completed her Ph.D. at Old Dominion University in December 2006. Her dissertation topic was: “Workforce Investment Act Services: Effect on Dislocated Worker Reemployment.”

Dorothy “Dotsie” Putney Williams, ‘74, of Midlothian, is retiring after 33 years as a classroom teacher! She and her husband, Gary, have three sons.

Candace “Candy” Long Cooper, ‘75, of Providence, N.C., along with husband, Gerald, have two “four-legged children,” dogs, Luke and Callie. She has been teaching developmental math at Danville Community College for 15 years. She was recently awarded the Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award.

Stephanie Davis Trent, ‘76, of Reidsville, N.C., has a son, Matt, who is a student at the University of Richmond, and a pitcher on the “Spider” Baseball Team. She and her husband, “Butch,” have been married 31 years.

Lois Nedrow Jones, ‘78, of White Stone, retired from Northumberland Elementary (Pre-K teacher) in January 2007.

J. Scott Tune, ‘79, of Danville, has been awarded the professional insurance designation Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) by the American Institute for CPCU. Scott is celebrating his 15th year anniversary with Erie Insurance.

‘80s

Steve E. Willis, ‘81, of Greensboro, N.C., recently completed a month as Scholar in Residence at New York University where he completed research on a new play based on the life of actress Diana Sands.

Mary Lammey McGregor, ‘82, of Virginia Beach, and her husband, Danny, have been married for 24 years. Their daughter, Mary Gale McGregor, ‘06, is a Sheriff’s Deputy for the City of Virginia Beach. Their son is majoring in anthropology at Montana State University.

Joel Butts, ‘83, of Nashville, Tenn., is a technical publications manager for Schneider Electric/Square D Lighting Control Business. He and his wife, Linda, have been married since 1991 and have two children.

Cherie Stewart Harris Garland, ‘84, of Danville, would like to hear what other members of the Class of 1984 are doing now.

Bernadette Mary Nolan, ‘85, of Mineral, was named Spotsylvania County Middle School Counselor of the Year 2006-2007 and Virginia School Counselor Association – Middle School Counselor of the Year 2007.

Reginald S. Daniels, ‘86, of Camp Pendleton, Calif., has returned from deployment in Iraq. He spent one year in Al Asad and has returned to the 9th Communication Battalion 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton.

John Dell, ‘87, of Winston-Salem, N.C., won a third-place writing award in the daily news category of the Golf Writers Association of America Writing Contest. John has been a sportswriter for 21 years and is at the Winston-Salem Journal.

Helen Bailey Pokrzywa, ‘89, of Stokesdale, N.C., worked as the coordinator for JobLink Career Center in Rockingham County, N.C., from 1999 - July 2007. She is now the program coordinator for community workforce education at Rockingham Community College. She is married to Edward Pokrzywa.

‘90s

Cindy Vargo Siok, ‘90, of Kailua, Hawaii, is a licensed realtor for RE/MAX 808 Realty in Honolulu. She and husband, Greg, have two children, Jared and Dylan.

Paulette D. Akers, ‘94, of Christiansburg, earned an MBA from Liberty University in 2006.

Maria Thompson Loos, ‘91, and Karl Wesley Loos, ‘91, of Rustburg, adopted Wesleigh Cam Loos from Vietnam. Wesleigh received her certificate of American Citizenship in December 2007. Wesleigh celebrated her citizenship with an American flag given to her by her great-grandfather, a veteran of WWII.

Rhonda L. Rigney, ‘94, ‘00, MBA, of Chatham, married Richard A. Reavis June 7, 2008. Rhonda is employed by the Apollo Group at Averett.

Mohan Narasimhan, ‘95, of Boston, Mass., sends regards to Averett alums. He follows cricket and tennis closely and is involved with the art of Tai Chi. He recently traveled to San Francisco to visit with relatives.

Melanie R. Thibodeaux Baiardo, ‘95, and Tony Bairado, ‘92, of Raleigh, N.C., moved back east from Phoenix, AZ, in June with their 1 year old daughter, Ruthanne. Tony is currently working as a Jets for Jobs pilot for Republic Airlines but is expected to return to Mainline U.S. Airways in April. Melanie is a certifi ed professional coder and medical biller at Physician Billing Stations in Raleigh.

Cynthia Taft Dunaway Brittain, ‘96, of Richmond, is the contract center technical supervisor for the Virginia Retirement System. She also assists her husband, Gary, with his company, Dominion Photography.

Kelly Cross, ‘98, of Providence Forge, continues to work as an investigator for the Criminal Investigations Unit of the James City County Police Department. She is currently assigned to the Property Crimes Division. She was presented with an award for Excellent Work Performance last year. She solved a series of break-ins, arrested three subjects and obtained 41 warrants in relation to the cases. She continues to teach at the police academy and serves as a radKID instructor.

Regina Edwards Skammer, ‘98, of Richmond, and her husband, John,’98, are still living right outside of Richmond where John is a Student Minister at Mount Vernon Baptist Church, www. mvstudents.org. Regina stays home with their sons, Jacob and Benjamin.

‘00s

Denise R. Adkins, ‘01, of Blacksburg, accepted a tenure-track position teaching psychology at Roanoke College.

Peter W. “Pete” Pettoni, ‘02, of Buckingham was deployed to Camp Victory, Baghdad, Iraq September 2006 - March 2007 as a liaison offi cer between the US ARMY Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) and the Multi-National Corps - Iraq (MNC-I). He developed and coordinated logistics and maintenance support of intelligence systems and facilities in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). His duties took him to bases throughout Iraq and Afghanistan. He currently serves INSCOM as an acquisition and contracts manager at Ft Belvoir.

Chad Wright, ‘02, of Front Royal, and his wife, Kerri, have started a photography business, www.thewrightphotography. com/intor.html. Chad and Kerri have three children, Keagan, Asilinn and Caelan.

Meghan Beardsley ‘04, of Manassas, is a language arts teacher for the Prince William County Public Schools. She is married to Michael Morse, ‘07.

Jackson W. Fowlkes, ‘04, of Danville, is employed by Federal Express.

Crystal Stokes, ‘06, of Alexandria, is the stage manager for the Shakespeare Theatre Company in Washington, D.C.

Chris Manns, ‘07, of Spencer, spent the summer of 2007 at the Black Hills Playhouse in Custer, S.D. He is touring with the Children’s Theatre of South Dakota as an actor and director.

Weddings

Judy Finch, ‘91, and Allen “Pete” Jones, August 2007

Rhonda Rigney, ‘94, ‘00, and Richard A. Reavis, June 7, 2008

Cynthia Taft Dunaway, ‘96, and Gary Brittian, September 23, 2007

Heather Buehrig, ‘03, and Marc Aycock, June 2, 2007

Jennifer Campbell, ‘03, and David Boswell, October 21, 2006

Matthew Gregory, ‘03, and Mary Jo Jones, October 20, 2007

Amanda “Mandy” James, ‘03, and Robert “Danny” Bowles, ‘02, July 9, 2005

Kristin Kelley Mooneyham,’03, and Jason Nix March 22, 2007

Clinton Lemasters, ‘06, and Stephanie Harburg, ‘06, August 26, 2006

Births

Mark Bowman, ‘92, and Terri Ferris Bowman ‘94, a son, Christopher Allen, February 19, 2006

Amy Collins Licata, ‘93, and Joseph H. Licata, ‘94, a son, Adam Joseph, October 23, 2006

Robyn Marshall Miller, ‘97, a son, William Dylan, November 12, 2007

Jeanne Ellison LaRocco, ‘98, and Jason LaRocco, ‘98, a son, Rocson Betz

Carolyn Griffi n Ferraro, ‘99, and Michael P. Ferraro, ‘98, a daughter, Ashlyn Ruth, May 31, 2007

Katri Tynninen Pavord, BS, ‘99, MAT, ‘05, and David Pavord, ‘99, a daughter, Johanna Virginia, June 6, 2007

Melinda East Brightwell, BBA, ‘01, MBA, ‘05, a daughter, Peyton Carys, July 23, 2007

Kimberley Ellis Allen, ‘02, and James “J.R.” Allen, 02, a daughter, Danner Elizabeth March 4, 2006

Amanda Woodward Barber, ‘03, and Travis Barber, ’03, a son, Keegan, May 29, 2008

Kelley Mooneyham Nix,’03, and Jason Nix a son, William Garrett Nix May 19, 2008

Meghan Beardsley, ‘04, and Michael Morse, ‘07, a son, Michael “Mikey” Jr., March 31, 2007

Shelton L. Ricks, ‘06, a girl, Kennedy Alina, November 1, 2006

Memorium

Eva Myers Mylum Walton, ‘25, of Ringgold, October 3, 2007

Josephine Blair Reynolds, ‘31, of Danville, July 15, 2007

Eunice Lea Ferguson, ‘34, of Danville, November 20, 2007

Elva St. Clair Creedle Puryear, ‘34, of Clarksville, January 16, 2008

Catherine “Kitty” Wilson Moore, ‘35, of Wilmington, N.C., July 7, 2007

Iva Shorter Eggleston Haraway, ‘36, of Brevard, N.C., March 3, 2008

Mona “Christine” Pauley Patterson, ‘36, of Floyd, May 18, 2007

Marion Williams Watson, ’39, of Dallas, Texas, April 9, 2008

Edna Meador Altice, ‘40, of Roanoke, January 25, 2007

Mary Louise Morris Miller, ‘41, of Portsmouth, January 30, 2008

Mary Pryor Hill, ‘42, of Burlington, N.C., August 8, 2007

Phyllis Sheeran Lyon, ‘42, of Dunedin, Fla.

Willie Walker Holley, ‘43, of Danville, May 29, 2008

Isabelle Bransford Marshall Ksanda, ‘43, of Monroe, N.C., September 15, 2007

Margaret Ann Breiby Reinauer, ‘43, of Mahwah, N.J., January 2, 2007

Catherine Hobson Bates, ‘45, of El Cajon, Calif., June 8, 2007

Margaret Nash Long, ‘45, of Newport News, October 3, 2007

Edith L. Hawkins Kraft, ‘46, of Warren County, N.C., November 23, 2007

Dorothy Orene Braswell, ‘47, of Danville, July 20, 2007

Maynard Lee Inman, ‘47, of Roanoke, March 20, 2008

William P. Paschal, ‘47, of Ruffi n, N.C., March 2, 2008

Doris Arrington Wilkinson, ‘47, of Ringgold, November 9, 2007

Billie Ault Kinder, ‘48, of Stockton, Calif., August 4, 2006

Jean F. Johnson Diamont, ‘52, of Los Altos, Calif., May 7, 2007

Betsy Garrett Myers, ‘53, of Richmond, March 19, 2008

Patricia J. Hartman Wubbenhorst, ‘54, of Hillsborough, N.J., February 3, 2007

Ann K. Soloman Hays, ‘55, of Inverness, Fla., July 12, 2007

Evelyn Stowe Amos, ‘56, of Danville, August 10, 2007

Freda Marlow Zollner, ‘60, of Crestwood, Ky., February 27, 1960

Lynne Schaub Bowles, ‘61, of Naples, Fla., September 16, 2007

Selma Greenspon Sax, ‘61, of Atlanta, Ga., August 13, 2007

Texie Lee Shields Lester Herndon, ‘62, of Danville, September 8, 2007

Romine Rita Newsome, ‘62, of Windsor, January 28, 2008

Eva Maye Dillard Pendergraft, ‘62, of Raleigh, N.C., June 25, 2007

Janet Yarbrough Lumpkin, ‘68, of Danville, February 25, 2008

Mary Kathryn “Kathy” Hazelwood Rorrer, ‘70, of Eden, N.C., September 27, 2007

Sarah Eldred Terry, ‘71, of Farmville, December 1, 2007

Nina Jean Freeze, ‘74, of Danville, October 27, 2007

Drucilla Walden Nightingale Lewis, ‘74, of Ahoskie, N.C., August 21, 2007

Robert “Bob” C. Laramore, ‘76, BS, ‘94 MBA, of Fredericksburg, April 4, 2008

Linda Christofano Brockley, ‘82, of Cambridge, Md., September 21, 2007

Judy A. Spainhour Cooper, ‘84, of Danville, August 17, 2007

Susan Carter Cox, ‘84, of Torrington, Conn., November 23, 2007

Elizabeth “Libby” DeMerritt Cobb, ‘85, of Martinsville, July 31, 2007

Roosevelt A. Williams, ‘85, of Kernersville, N.C., November 7, 2007

Pauline Coll, retired faculty, of Danville, August 23, 2008

John Dever, retired faculty, of Louisville, Ky., July 4, 2008

Jack Hammesfahr, retired faculty, of Chesapeake, February 19, 2008

Charles Postelle Jr., retired faculty, of Fernandina Beach, Fla. August 10, 2008