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Accent on Alumni

2010s

Austin Jones (’19) is a football Graduate Assistant Coach at Hardin-Simmons University. He is pursuing his graduate degree in Sport and Recreation this summer.

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Charles Johnson (’19) was named the Director of KOKA, which is the longest airing urban radio station in Shreveport.

Erica McAllister (’16) began as a Continuum of Care Coordinator with Human Coalition following her graduation with her Master of Social Work from University of Texas at Arlington.

James Ash (’18) was named the Student Pastor at Northway Baptist Church in Angleton. He and his wife, Maddie Ash (’18), are excited about this new ministry opportunity.

Taylor Weaver (’11, ’13) earned his Ph.D. in Theology and Religious Studies from the University of Kent in Canterbury, England. Congratulations, Dr. Weaver!

April (Ruhl) Cottrell (’11) graduated from the University of North Texas with a graduate degree in Library Science with a focus in Youth Librarianship in May 2019. April is now working as a Reference Librarian at the United States Air Force Library in England.

Congratulations to Chris Dier (’10) on being named the 2020 Louisiana Teacher of the Year! Chris teaches World History and Advanced Placement (AP) Human Geography at Chalmette High School in Chalmette, Louisiana.

2010s Josh Crain (’04) was appointed Lead Pastor at Inland Hills Church in Chino, California. He previously served as a pastor in Pennsylvania.

Amanda (Graham) Dycus (’00) became an Assistant Professor of Nursing at the University of MaryHardin Baylor.

1990s Dr. Karen Rambo-Hernandez (’97) stepped into a new position as an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University.

Eddie Kite (’95) was named the Athletic Coordinator at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas.

Jodi (Johnson) Lozano (’94) was recently promoted to Executive Vice President, Conroe Division Manager at Old Republic Title.

1970s Kermit Licklider (’78) and his wife, Lillie (Craig) Licklider (attd. ’74) both retired after successful careers. Kermit served at the Dow Chemical Company at plants in various places for 36 years. Lille served almost 40 years as a nurse. The couple resides in Angleton.

Calvin Jones (’71) and Carol (Fowler) Jones (attd. ’71) have been serving Cornerstone Baptist Church in Mitchell, South Dakota since 2017. Calvin celebrated his 54th preaching anniversary this May.

Faculty, Staff, and Friends of ETBU

1940s Dr. Roger Chapman (’43) died September 6, 2019. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the College of Marshall, he joined the Naval Air Service and served in the South Pacific. Because of his love for the school, ETBC honored him with an honorary doctorate in 1984. Dr. Chapman was also a Senior Games National Tennis Champion in 1997 and 1999. Roger was a charter member of the World Oilman’s Tennis Tournament and played tennis until age 87. Dr. Chapman is survived by his wife, Sandra, his son, Roger, and many dear grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Jeanna (Sanders) Powers (attd. ’45) passed away at the age of 92. Jeanne was a devout Christian, devoted wife, loving mother, an adoring grandmother, and great grandmother. Many of her family members went on to attend and graduate from ETBU.

Rev. Dan Gardner (’48) passed away November 11, 2019. Dan was a pastor and served on the ETBU Board of Trustees in 1967.

Dr. Mary DeShazo (’49) passed away April 21, 2019. Dr. DeShazo was a Chemistry Professor at Sam Houston State University for over 50 years. He was a fierce supporter of equal rights and loved to return home to East Texas when she could.

1950s Mary Hall, wife of Dr. Harlan Hall, passed away October 9, 2018.

James McBride (’55) passed away June 10, 2019. Jim was known to hundreds of students as Coach McBride thanks to his lifelong commitment to serving students in the Longview area. Jim is survived by his wife, Janice (Carpenter) McBride (’55).

John L. Sharpe’s (’55) wife, Kathryn Sharpe, passed away on September 3, 2019. The couple were married for 72 years.

Joe Hogue (’56) died July 24, 2019, at the age of 97. Joe was a cheerleader as a student and continued to be a great supporter of ETBU throughout his life. He was a faithful supporter of Tiger Athletics and gave generously to various projects across the University. Evidence of his generosity can be found in the Dean Healthplex, Ornelas Student Center, Centennial Hall, and the “Fishers of Men” statue in the University Quad. He and his wife, Marilyn, also established the Joe and Marilyn Hogue Endowed Scholarship to provide scholarships to support students studying athletic training.

Dale Person (’57) died August 30, 2019. Mr. Person was a successful chemist and an active member of Central Baptist Church in Marshall. Above all, he was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.

Dr. William Everett (’57), Trustee Emeritus of the ETBU Board of Trustees, passed away September 2, 2019, after a battle with cancer. Dr. Everett dearly loved his alma mater, “my ETBU,” as he would share with others his affinity and devotion to the University. Dr. Everett served in senior pastoral leadership at numerous churches in Texas, including First Baptist Church in Longview, Central Baptist Church in Carthage and Fielder Road Baptist Church in Arlington. He will be missed by his family and the entire Tiger Family.

Mae (Spell) Kennedy (’56) passed away July 4, 2019. Mae was Senior Call Out Girl of 1956. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Jack Kennedy, who served as ETBC/ETBU Trustee 1984-1991 and 2001-2004. She is survived by her son Bill Kennedy, daughter Sue Kennedy (’82), “adopted” daughter Jerry Ann Guidroz, brother Rev. Martin Spell (’52), and numerous nieces and nephews, including Gayla (Spell) Langley (’62).

1960s Miriam (Clydelle) Madison (’68) passed away June 7, 2019 surrounded by her family. After receiving her degree from ETBC, Miriam was employed by Longview ISD as a special education teacher from 1968 until she retired in 1988. She was an active member at Church Hill Baptist in San Antonio and Longview Missionary Baptist Church and will be missed by many.

Dr. Larry Waters (’69) passed away August 7, 2018. He was a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas. Prior to teaching at the Seminary, he and his wife, Mary, were missionaries in the Philippines for 27 years.

Dr. Jerry Smith (’61) died July 8, 2019, at the age of 82. Over the course of his ministerial career, he pastored six churches throughout Texas. He leaves behind many family and friends, who miss him dearly.

1990s Rev. Ritchard Bean (’92) passed away August 13, 2019. Rev. Bean and his wife, Judy Jones Bean (attd. ’65), met at ETBC in 1965. When Judy

was given a position at ETBU, Rev. Bean was able to finish his degree in 1992 at the age of 45. Their daughter, Christy Bean Greer, graduated from ETBU in ’94, and two of the Bean’s grandchildren are current students.

Ginger Gandy Lustig (’96) went to be with the Lord suddenly on November 9, 2019. She leaves behind her husband of 23 years, Jonathan, 18-year-old son, Will, and 9-yearold daughter, Riegan Lustig. She was a theater and speech teacher, a supervisor for student teachers through Stephen F. Austin State University, and a lifetime member of SAI from ETBU.

Diana (Lacy) Martin (’99) passed away November 13, 2019. She will be missed by her children and grandchildren.

WEDDINGS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Weddings Congratulations to former Trustee Dr. Carl Duck (’73) and his wife, Bonnie, for celebrating 70 years of marriage on August 28. Dr. Duck received an honorary doctorate from ETBC in 1972, and the couple established an endowment for sociology students in memory of their son, Reggie Duck (’73).

Jay (’01) and Christi (Mace) Beerley (attd. ’98) celebrated 20 years of marriage on July 24, 2019. The couple met at ETBU 22 years ago.

J.R. Mathews (’65) and Gloria (Langford) Mathews (’67) celebrated 55 years of marriage on August 29, 2019.

Tafadzwa Charuma (’14) and Chloe Jedlick (’13) tied the knot on July 12, 2019 in Rockwall, Texas.

Brett Forbus (’16) married Shelby Savoy (attd. ’19) in May 2018. The couple resides in Kilgore.

Adam Vinson (’18) married Griselda Alvarado (’18) on October 13, 2019. Congrats to the happy couple!

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Ryan Barham (’16) and Jessica Baker (’19) were married May 25, 2019, at a family friend’s farm in Blue Ridge surrounded by their closest friends and

Nathanael Whisman (’19) married Halee Vasquez (’18) on August 8, 2019. The couple wed in a sweet little spot tucked away in the Pineywoods surrounded by their friends and family. The Whismans will reside in Maryland.

Jose Vega (’17) and Lauren Jarrell (’18) were married at The Milestone in New Braunfels on Friday, September 6, 2019. The couple met in 2016 at ETBU and will reside in San Antonio.

“May the Lord who brought them together bless their marriage, enrich their lives, and deepen their love for each other throughout the years.”

TIGER CUBS

Lawson Clane Rice was born June 20, 2019 to Taylor Chancellor-Rice (’13) and Cody Rice of Athens.

Cheyenne Scott Grant was born July 9, 2019 to Austin (’18) and Brooke (Dahman) Grant (’19) at 3:46 a.m.

Andrew (’07) and Cortney (Brinker) O’Kelley (’07) are thrilled to announce the birth of their fourth child: Parker Joanna O’Kelley born on Monday, April 22, 2019 at 9:12 p.m. in Tyler. She weighed 7 lbs. 3 oz. and was 19.5” long. Big sister, Piper, and brothers, Patrick and Price, were over the moon to meet her!

Mikel and Michelle (Gallimore) St. John (’14) welcomed a new Tiger Cub into the Tiger Family. Their son, Gideon, can’t wait until he’s big enough to wear his new Cub Club onesie.

Christopher and Claire (McCaslin) Pennington (’11) welcomed their daughter, Della Rae, on April 8, 2019. Billy (’07) and Julie (Parker) Collins’ (’07) daughter, Brooklyn, proudly sports her Cub Club onesie.

Vivianne Cowart, daughter of Monique Cowart (’09), is so excited to be a member of the Tiger Club!

Audrey Rogers, granddaughter of Debbie Rogers (’09) shows off her new Cub Club shirt.

This summer Ryan and Hilary Woodfin Hall (’06) welcomed their daughter Emma Joy Hall. Emma is the niece of Michael Woodfin (’10) and the granddaughter of Ron (’84) and Sharon Hall.

Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communication Becky Davis (’18), her husband Michael, and daughter Zoey welcomed Nolan to the world on August 23. The Davis Family is grateful for their little Tiger.

SAVE THE DATE HOMECOMING 2020 OCTOBER 30-31

New jobs, weddings, births, accomplishments, updates—whatever your news, share it with your ETBU Family.

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