Megan Herron Sanders and Jarrod Sanders were united in marriage at Holston View United Methodist Church on June 23, 2012. The maid of honor was Meghan McGee. The bridesmaids were Megan Akers ’11, Jordan Begley ’11, Amber Dougherty ’12, Ashton McCoy and Nikki Summey. Megan is employed with Scott County Public Schools as a teacher. They reside in Weber City, Va.
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Mark Collins is a special education teacher with the Jenkins Independent School System in
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Tara Cole is employed with Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital as a nurse in Roanoke, Va. Tara resides in Vinton, Va. Brandy Hill is an algebra readiness aide for Wise County Public Schools. She resides in St. Paul, Va. Jonah Justice and Mika Adkins-Justice ’13 were united in marriage on June, 26, 2010 at Pilgrim’s Prayer Church in Dorton, Ky. Jonah is employed with NJN Companies as a fabricator/welder. They live in Pikeville, Ky.
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Matthew Donlevy has been accepted into the MA/ Ph.D. English program with a concentration in American Studies at UMASS-Amherst. Matthew received the Chancellor’s Medal for exhibiting excellence in the pursuit of knowledge beyond the classroom for his six-month research project exploring his burgeoning interest in English literature.
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In Memoriam James Clayton Willis ’58 passed away on Oct. 24, 2012. He was in the first graduating class from Clinch Valley College. After graduating from the University of Virginia McIntyre School of Business, he returned to Wise as the first business manager and occupied the position for 31 years. He is preceded in death by his son, Mark Willis. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Willis, their children, David Willis, Barry Willis and Debbie Szalwinski. Charlcie M. Collins ’61 passed away on June 6, 2012. She enrolled at Clinch Valley College in the fall of 1959 after graduating from Thomas Walker High School in Ewing, Virginia the previous May. After completing a two- year certificate at CVC, she was employed with the Middleboro, Kentucky School System and served for many years as a guidance counselor. Eugene Donald Stewart Jr. ’75 passed away on March 20, 2013. He was the vice president of Carter Bank & Trust and served 20 years for the town of St. Paul in different positions. He is survived by his mother, two daughters and one grandchild.
Michael Dean Childress ’86 passed away on Sept. 10, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Sally Smith Childress, daughter, grandchildren, and several other family members. David Pate Sturgill ’86 passed away on Feb. 13, 2013. David worked as a real estate appraiser in the Tri-Cities area and in Irving, TX.; he was a strong supporter of the Kingsport City School system, volunteering to work with students. He married his high school sweetheart, Jennifer Potter Sturgill and together they had two children Bryan and Karen. He is survived by his wife and children, his father William J. Sturgill ’56 and wife Gaye; his brother Jeff Sturgill ’74 and wife Kathy; nieces Jennifer Sturgill Mullins and her husband Jonathan Mullins ’07 and Courtney Sturgill; nephew William Sturgill and wife Tara Sturgill ’04. Sula Marie Fleming ’97 passed away on July 3, 2012. She is survived by her parents, Jerry and Hazel, along with other loved ones.
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