AAC names 2015 scholarship recipients

Occupational therapy, mechanical engineering among their fields of study

The Association of Arkansas Counties recently announced its 2015 AAC Scholarship Trust recipients. AAC established the trust in 1985 to provide college financial assistance to the children, stepchildren and grandchildren of Arkansas county and district officials and employees. AAC has since awarded more than $170,000 in scholarships.

Along with AAC, the following county associations contribute to the scholarship trust annually: The County Judges Association of Arkansas, the Arkansas County Clerks Association, the Arkansas Circuit Clerks Association, the County Collectors Association of Arkansas, the Arkansas County Treasurers Association, the Assessors Association of Arkansas, the Arkansas Association of Quorum Courts and the Arkansas Sheriffs’ Association.

• Bailey Evans – Bailey is a 2015 graduate of Vilonia High School and the daughter of Faulkner County Deputy Assessor Nicki Evans. Bailey plans to attend the University of Central Arkansas to pursue a Masters in Occupational Therapy.

• Allie McCourt – Allie graduated from Western Yell County High School this year and is the stepdaughter of Tammy McCourt, Yell County Deputy Clerk. She will attend the University of Arkansas this fall to pursue a degree in chemistry and pre-pharmacy

• Larken Pew – Larken is a 2015 graduate of Russellville High School and the greatgranddaughter of retired Saline County Deputy Collector Pauline Tittle. Larken will attend Harding University and plans on a career in nursing.

• Courtney Curry – Courtney graduated in 2015 from Magnolia High School. She is the daughter of Columbia County Deputy Clerk Lynsandra Curry. Courtney will attend the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to pursue a degree in dentistry.

• Seth Powell – Seth graduated in 2015 from Caddo Hills High School and is the son of Rod Powell, a Montgomery County Road Department employee. Seth will attend Arkansas Tech University as he pursues a degree in mechanical engineering

• Kurtlyn Givens – Kurtlyn is a 2015 graduate of Arkadelphia High School and is the granddaughter of deceased Clark County Justice of the Peace Mac Neel. Kurtlyn will attend Louisiana State University for her degree in animal science.

• Spencer Vaughn – Spencer graduated from Westside High School in 2015 and is the son of Craighead County Sheriffs’ Deputy David Vaughn. Spencer has plans to attend Arkansas State University while pursuing a marketing degree.

• Kaitlyn Dahlke – Kaitlyn is a 2014 graduate of Ouachita High School and the granddaughter of Hot Spring County Treasurer Mary Cansler. Kaitlyn will attend Henderson State University to pursue a Masters in Nursing. This is the second year Kaitlyn has received an

Bailey Evans Allie McCourt

Larken Pew Courtney Curry

Seth Powell Kurtlyn Givens

AAC scholarship.

• Kassy Ballard – Kassy is a 2015 graduate of Greenwood High School and the grandchild of retired Sebastian County Judge’s Administrative Assistant Suzanne Ballard. Kassy will attend the University of Arkansas at Fort Smith, where she will pursue a degree in health sciences.

Kassy is this year’s recipient of the Matt Morris Scholarship.

The scholarship was established following the death in 1999 of Matt Morris. Matt was the son of Searcy Mayor David Morris, who is a former AAC employee. Matt was an Arkansas Razorback baseball recruit. The scholarship is funded by donations made in Matt’s name and by the County Judges Association. It is awarded each year to an applicant who reminds the scholarship committee of Matt, either through their sports involvement or by helping others.

Kassy Ballard Katherine Kemp

• Katherine Kemp – Katherine is a 2014 graduate of Conway High School and the granddaughter of deceased Independence County Justice of the Peace James Kemp. Katherine is attending Ouachita Baptist University, where she is pursuing a degree in mass communications. This is the second year Katherine has received the Kemp Scholarship. Katherine is the great-niece of the scholarship’s namesake, Randy Kemp. Randy served as AAC communications director from July 2008 until his death in August 2011. The scholarship is funded exclusively by the annual AAC golf tournament and awarded each year to an applicant who plans to study journalism or mass communications.

Past AAC scholarship recipients

Tommy Powell 1986

1987

Timothy Scott — son of Terry Scott, Polk County J.P.

1988

Sally Ruth Pace — daughter of Leola Pace, Drew County J.P.

1989

Tommy Stevens — son of Tom and June Stevens, Lafayette Co. Circuit Clerks, $1,000

Tammy Smith — daughter of Bob Smith, Craighead County Deputy Sheriff, $1,000

1990

Tanya Kelly Felts — daughter of Susan Felts, Mississippi Co. Dep. Assessor, $1,000

1991

Tanya Kelly Felts — daughter of Susan Felts, Mississippi Co. Dep. Assessor, $1,000

Denise Templemeyer — daughter, Pattilee Templemeyer, Washington Co. OES, $1,000

1992

Ryan Stokes — son of Judy Stokes, Pike County AA to Judge, $1,000

Michael Hathorn — son of Herb Hathorn, Madison County Judge, $1,000

Regina Long — daughter of Robert Long, Jefferson County Road Dept., $500

Reginald Henderson — son of Charles Henderson, Little River County J.P., $500

1993

Ryan Stokes — son of Judy Stokes, Pike County AA to Judge, $1,000

Russell Hatridge — son of Raymond Hatridge, Little River County J.P., $1,000

Freeman Henderson — son of Dian Henderson, Pike County & Circuit Clerk, $1,000

Gregory Jeffery — son of Linda Jeffery, Izard Co. Treasurer, $1,000

1994

Tina Riley — daughter of Nina Riley, Crittenden County Deputy Collector, $1,000

Michael Hathorn — son of Herb Hathorn, Madison County Judge, $1,000

Gregory Powell — son of Joe Powell, Franklin County Judge, $500

Sara Alverson — granddaughter of Wetzel Stark, Cleburne County Circuit Clerk, $500

Ryan Stokes — son of Judy Stokes, Pike County AA to Judge, $500

1995

Jody Swaffar — son of Rita Swaffar, Cleburne County Treasurer, $500

Sorronto Aubrey — son of David Fielding, Columbia County J.P., $500

Rebekah Fair — daughter of Jim Fair, Baxter County J.P., $500

Kelly McClendon — daughter of Cindy McClendon, Lafayette Co. Dep. Assessor, $500

Jeremy Campbell — grandson of Nancy Elrod, Saline County Collector, $500

Angela Downing — daughter of Marilyn Downing, Izard County Deputy Collector, $500

Sally Sanders — daughter of Janie Sanders, Marion County Collector, $500

Casey Wiedower — daughter of Johnny Wiedower, Faulkner Co. Road Dept., $500

Jennifer Lamkin — daughter of Preston Lamkin, Ouachita Co. Road Dept., $500 1996

Maria Bogachova — daughter of Patrick Campbell, Craighead County 911, $1,000

Amy Henderson — daughter of Dian Henderson, Pike County and Circuit Clerk, $500

Holly Walker — daughter of Linda Walker, Garland County AA to Judge, $500

Kevin Manchester — son of Lavern Manchester, Clay Co. J.P., $500

Rebekah Fair — daughter of Jim Fair, Baxter County J.P., $500

Jennifer Lamkin — daughter of Preston Lamkin, Ouachita Co. Road Dept. , $500

Heather Powell — daughter of Joe Powell, Franklin County Judge, $500

1997

Brandi Titus — daughter of Sheila Titus, Sharp County AA to Judge, $500

Tawnya Weaver — daughter of Jeff Weaver, Marion County J.P., $500

Amanda Collins — daughter of the late Jack Collins, Izard County Sheriff, $500

Jennifer Lamkin — daughter of Preston

Lamkin, Ouachita Co. Road Dept., $500

Amy Henderson — daughter of Dian Henderson, Pike County & Circuit Clerk, $500

Sara Winston — daughter of Belinda Winston, Cleveland Co. Asst. Co. Librarian, $500

Joshua Allen — son of Dewayne Mack, Pike County J.P., $500

Suzanne Carter — daughter of Pat Carter, Bradley Co. Deputy Treasurer, $500

Michelle McGowan — granddaughter of Buster Perkins, Desha County J.P., $500

Kelly McClendon — daughter of Cindy McClendon, Lafayette Co. OES employee, $500

1998

Brenda Branscum — current part-time secretary to Stone County Judge, $500

Kristin Payne — daughter of Carol Payne, Mississippi County Deputy Assessor, $500

Sarah Hollingsworth — daughter of MaryBeth Hollingsworth, Calhoun County Deputy Assessor, $500

Tawnya Weaver — daughter of Jeff Weaver, Marion County J.P., $500

Aaron Stewart — son of Angela Stewart, Calhoun Co. Treasurer, $500

Jennifer Lamkin — daughter of Preston Lamkin, Ouachita Co. Road Dept., $500

Jennifer Jackson — daughter of Phil Jackson, Carroll Co. Judge, $500

David Taylor — son of Debbie Taylor, Mississippi Co. Dep. Treasurer, $500

Jenny Jones — granddaughter of Willa Dean Spath, Lee County Circuit Clerk, $500

David McCarter — son of Tammy McCarter, Montgomery County Dep. Clerk, $500

1999

Avonia Durby — daughter of Samuel Washington, Chicot Co. Sheriffs Deputy, $250

Brandi Johnson — daughter of Floyd Johnson, Craighead County Sheriff, $250

Amber Winters — daughter of Jay Winters, Pope Co. Sheriff, $250

Jenny Lynn Jones — granddaughter of Willa Dean Spath, Lee Co. Circuit Clerk, $500

Mark Spears — son, late Mark A. Spears, Little River Co. Child Support Attorney, $500

Dustin Wilcox — son of Mark Wilcox, Faulkner Co. Collector, $500

Lance Carpenter — stepson of Joe Powell, Franklin Co. Judge, $500 Crawford Co. Clerk, $500

Adam Hampton — son of Cathy Hampton, Greene Co. Deputy Assessor, $500

Shayne Wargo — grandson of Charles Denver, Desha Co. J.P., $500

Jill McElrath — dauther of Julia McElrath, Pulaski County & Circuit Clerk Deputy, $500

Jeffrey Fratesi — son of Larry Fratesi, Jefferson Co. Assessor, $500

Carrie Rushing — daughter of Anthony Green, Stone Co. Road Dept., $500

2000

Chalice A. Surratt – stepdaughter of Jim Neugent, Polk Co. J.P., $1,000

Shakira Nicole Winfield – daughter of Linda White, Phillips County Clerk, $1,000

Whitney Laine Hickey – granddaughter of Zula Walker, Columbia Co. Child Welfare employee and daughter-in-law of Brenda Hickey, Columbia Co. Collector, $1,000

Andrea Michelle Cheramie – daughter, Teresa Cheramie, Drew Co. Dep. Assessor, $1,000

Sarah Dee Langford – daughter of Rayburn Langford, Cleveland Co. Treasurer, $1,000

Jenny Lynn Jones – daughter of Willa Dean Spath, Lee County Circuit Clerk, $1,000

Sarah Houston – daughter, Herman Houston, Johnson Co. J.P., $1,000 Don Bevis Mem. orial Scholarship

Anna Marie Bright – daughter, Deborah Bright, Lafayette Co. Dep. Clerk, $1,000 Matt Morris Memorial Scholarship

2001

Amy DeNeal Withers – daughter of Audrey Withers, Drew County Deputy Circuit Clerk, $750 Matt Morris Memorial Scholarship

Sara Kay Ballard – daughter of Linda Ballard, Pike County and Circuit Clerk, $750

Sarah Dee Langford – daughter of Rayburn Langford, Cleveland County Treasurer, $750

James A. Saling – son of Sandy Thornton, Hot Spring County Deputy County Clerk, $750

Jennifer Holcomb – daughter of Warren Holcomb, Sebastian Co. J.P., $750

Heather Tackett – daughter of Max Tackett, Howard Co. Judge, $750

Jessica A. Grissom – daughter of Cheryle Grissom, Mississippi Co. Dep. Assessor, $750

Whitney Laine Hickey – granddaughter of Zula Walker, Columbia Co. Child Welfare employee and daughter-in-law of Brenda Hickey, Columbia Co. Collector, $750 2002

John William Villines – grandson of Yvonne Herron, Carroll County J.P., $750 Matt Morris Memorial Scholarship

Ashley Nicole Miller – daughter of Judith Miller, Sebastian Co. Deputy Treasurer, $750

Jamie L. Harness – daughter of Wesley Smith, Searcy County and Circuit Clerk, $750

Ashley R. Webb – granddaughter of Darlene Sinyard, Hempstead Co. Assessor, $750

Chastity D. Schmalz – daughter of DeAnna Schmalz, Franklin County Deputy Clerk, $750

Brittney Sanders – granddaughter of Jesse Sanders, former Lafayette Co. Judge and current J.P., $750

Brandi N. Chandler – daughter of Rita Chandler, Pope Co. Deputy Collector, $750

Eric Moffett – son of Jay Moffett, Madison County Assessor, $750

Amanda Kelley – granddaughter of Jimmy Glover, Jefferson County J.P., $1,200 A.A. “Shug” Banks Memorial Scholarship

2003

Angela N. Fletcher – daughter, Bill & Jane Eddings, Crittenden Co. Assessor and Dep. Assessor, $750 Matt Morris Scholarship

LeAnn Lockhart – daughter of Jimmie Lockhart, Cleveland Co. Road Crewman, $750

Sara West – daughter of Renee West, Cleburne Co. Dep. Clerk, $750

Kristen White – stepdaughter of Juanita White, Baxter County/Circuit Clerk Deputy, $750

Dustyn C. Priest – grandson of Sharon Oglesby, Little River Co. Collectors Office, $750

Heather K. Jones – daughter of Kimberly Trump, Mississippi Co. Dep. Assessor, $750

Derrick Lee Sims – son of Donna Sims, Cleveland Co. Dep. Assessor, $750

Erin E. Griffen – granddaughter of Harvey Ham, Lafayette Co. J.P., $750

2004

Jennifer Carleton – daughter of Dee Carleton, Marion County and Circuit Clerk, $750

Tiffany Cockrum – granddaughter of Mary Nell Lee, Calhoun Co. Deputy Treasurer, $750

LeAnne Fletcher – daughter, Bill and Jane Eddings, Crittenden Co. Assessor and Dep. Assessor, $750

Scarlett Fletcher – daughter of Lynn Fletcher, Lonoke Co. Judge’s Secretary, $750

Stacey Grantham – granddaughter of Aline Ellenberg, Arkansas County Clerk, $750 Dep. Clerk, $750 Matt Morris Scholarship

Amanda Kelley – granddaughter of Jimmy Glover, Jefferson Co. J.P., $750

Courtney Sivley – daughter of Deanna Sivley, Little River Co. Deputy Collector, $750

2005

Krystal Venable – daughter of Tim Venable, Polk County Road Department, $1,000

Ashton Durham – daughter of Jill Preskitt, Little River Co. Dep. Clerk, $1,000

Ryan Lee Blankenship – son of Gail Blankenship, Greene Co. Dep. Circuit Clerk, $1,000

Tori Nichole Watkins – daughter of Jerry Watkins, Polk Co. J.P., $1,000

Debbie Rosenbaum – granddaughter, Betty Woodley, Pike Co. Dep. Treasurer, $1,000

Elisabeth Bascue – daughter, Marcia Fowler, Lafayette County Deputy Assessor, $1,000

Amanda Harrell – granddaughter of Jimmy Glover, Jefferson Co. J.P., $1,000

Autumn Sullivan – daughter of Stacey and Stacey Sullivan, Jackson County Dep. Assessor and Dep. Sheriff, $1,000 Andrew Easton Memorial Scholarship

Colby Lane – grandson, Rheta Gossett, Sebastian Co. Dep. Assessor, $1,000 Matt Morris Memorial Scholarship.

2006

Hallie Tolley – granddaughter of Lillian Tolley, retired Perry County Treasurer, $1,000

Whitney Jones – daughter, Trina Jones, Van Buren Co. Dep. Assessor and newly elected Assessor, $1,000

Ryan Blankenship – son of Gail Blankenship, Greene Co. Deputy Circuit Clerk, $1,000

Marina Garcia – daughter of Candi Garcia, Craighead Co. Dep. County Collector, $1,000

Maegan Reynolds – daughter of Carla and Jimmy Ervin, White Co. Dep. Clerk and Dep. Sheriff, $1,000

Taren Massey – granddaughter of Delmer Massey, II, Greene Co. Road Dept., $1,000

Kristyn Shinn – granddaughter of Pattie Shinn, Madison Co. J.P., $1,000

Ryan Bell – son of Sherry Bell, Columbia Co. Clerk, $1,000 Matt Morris Mem. Schol.

Bradley Martin – son, Karen Martin, Pope Co. Assessor, $500 Bobbye McAlister Memorial Scholarship

man, Clay Co. Dep. Collector, $500 Bobbye McAlister Memorial Scholarship

2007

LeAnne Fletcher – daughter, Bill & Jane Eddings, Crittenden Co. Assessor and Dep. Assessor, $1,000

Paige Waddle – daughter of Shelly Waddle, Garland County Deputy Assessor, $1,000

Stephen Graham – son of Pam Graham, Jackson County Circuit Clerk, $1,000

Dexter Grantham – grandson of Aline Ellenberg, Arkansas County Clerk, $1,000

Charlotte LaFevers – daughter of Charlie LaFevers, Fulton Co. Road Dept., $1,000

Kathryn Holcomb – grandchild of Warren Holcomb, Sebastian Co. J.P., $1,000

Kayla Caldwell – daughter of Tim and Connie Caldwell, Cleburne County J.P. and Deputy Collector, $1,000

Mark Lane – son of Penny Lane, Crawford Co. J.P., $1,000 Matt Morris Memorial Scholarship

Kristen Elrod – granddaughter, Nancy Elrod, retired Saline Co. Collector $1,000 Bobbye McAlister Memorial Scholarship

2008

Katelyn McGuire – granddaughter, Pat McGuire, Garland Co. Dep. Assessor, $1,000

Callie Phifer – employee of Saline County Circuit Clerk, $1,000

Shelby Phipps – granddaughter of Hilde Clark, Washington Co. Comptroller, $1,000

Amy Smedley – daughter of Stuart Smedley, Garland County Coroner, $1,000

Megan Grantham – granddaughter of Aline Ellenberg, Arkansas County Clerk, $1,000

Mallory Nash – granddaughter of Barbara Belcher, Monroe County Deputy Clerk, $1,000

Anderson Penix – grandson of Bob Penix, Jackson County J.P., $1,000

Debbie Rosenbaum – granddaughter, Betty Woodley, Pike Co. Dep. Treasurer, $1,000

Michael McWilliams – son of Mike McWilliams, Columbia Co. Dep. Sheriff, $1,000

Corinne Olic – daughter, Robert Olic, Washington Co. Road Dept., $1,000 Matt Morris Memorial Scholarship Co. Dep. Collector, $1,000 Bobbye McAlister Mem. Schol.

2009

Jeremy Crespino – son, Susann Crespino, Marion County/Circuit Clerk Dep. Clerk, $1,000 Matt Morris Memorial Scholarship

Paige Waddle – daughter of Shelly Waddle, Garland County Deputy Assessor, $1,000

Shirleta Lee – daughter of Shirley Lee, Monroe County Deputy Collector, $1,000

Bennie Kirk – son of Michele Kirk, Madison County Deputy Clerk, $1,000

Westin Taylor – granddaughter of Duford Taylor, retired Searcy County Judge, $1,000

Hayden Southern – grandson of Diane Fletcher, Lafayette County J.P. and retired County Clerk, $1,000

Kristin Land – granddaughter of Roy Ham, retired from Clark County Road Dept., $1,000

Leah Fletcher – daughter of Georgia Brown, Sebastian Co. Sheriff’s Office, $1,000

Christopher Morgan – grandson of Linda Morgan, Union County Treasurer, $1,000

2010

Abbie Little – granddaughter, Catherine Lee Richardson, Bradley Co. Circuit Clerk, $1,000

Candace Baker – daughter of Geraldine Baker, Pulaski Co. Deputy Clerk, $1,000

Ward Reynolds – grandson of Shirley Reynolds, Lincoln Co. Deputy Clerk, $1,000

Mary Lauren Robbins – daughter, Nancy Robbins, Craighead Co. Dep. Clerk & granddaughter, Janiece Robbins, Craighead Co. Collector, $1,000

Joanna Curtis – daughter of Doug Curtis, Saline County J.P., $1,000

Adam Simino – son of Scotty Simino, Craighead County Road Dept., $1,000

David Blackburn – son of Roberta Nagy, Clay County Sheriff’s Dept., $1,000

James Klober – grandson of Travis Garner, Yell County J.P., $1,000

Regan Renfro – granddaughter, Margie Wells, Clark Co. Sheriff’s Dept., $1,000 Matt Morris Memorial Scholarship

2011

Kayla Gibson – granddaughter of Nora Gibson, Jackson County Assessor, $1,500

Jeb Little – grandson, Catherine Richardson, retired Bradley Co. Circuit Clerk, $1,500

Nicole McCutcheon – daughter of Melissa Clark, Washington Co. Dep. Collector, $1,500

Ryan Watson – son of Robin Watson, Madison County Deputy Clerk, $1,500

David Ferguson – grandson of William Abernathy, retired Pope County Judge, $1,500

Nick Weidman – son, Shawn Looper, Sebastian Co. J.P. & grandson, Jeanne Andrews, Logan County J.P., $1,500

Sara Loe – daughter of Michael Loe, Columbia County Sheriff, $1,500

Lacy Villines – granddaughter of Jolena Breedlove, Newton County Treasurer, $1,500

Elizabeth Fite – granddaughter, Alfred Fite, Dallas Co. J.P., $1,500 Matt Morris Memorial Scholarship

2012

Lauren Harvey – daughter of Terah Bearden, Little River County Deputy Assessor, $1,500

Rachel Tucker – granddaughter of Norma Castleberry, retired Dallas County and Circuit Clerk, $1,500

Joseph Korkames – son of Kimberly Brooks, Crawford Co. Deputy Clerk, $1,500

Courtney Wetherington – daughter of Bill Wetherington, Polk County Road Foreman, $1,500

Katie Brech – granddaughter of John L. McClellan, Cleveland County J.P., $1,500

Coleman McRae – son of Sharon McRae, Sevier County Deputy Collector, $1,500

Sara Loe – daughter of Michael Loe, Columbia County Sheriff, $1,500

Melanie Herring – daughter of Donald R. Herring, Cleveland County J.P. ,$1,500

Deidre Holben – daughter, Larry Holben, Johnson Co. J.P., $1,500 Matt Morris Schol. Kemp Memorial Scholarship

2013

Lauren Harvey – daughter of Terah Bearden, Little River Co. Dep. Assessor, $1,500

Devin Nash – son of Kendra Nash, Clark County Deputy Circuit Clerk, $1,500

Silas Clark – son of Sharon Clark, Pope County Deputy Collector, $1,500

Shelby Sturgis – granddaughter of Doylene Watts, Drew Co. Deputy Clerk, $1,500

Matthew Lincoln – son of Michael Lincoln, White County Judge, $1,500

Nicholas Rice – grandson of Douglas Wayland, Lawrence County J.P., $1,500

Brianna Boyd – daughter of Robert Boyd, Madison County Sheriff’s Captain, $1,500

Aron McDonald – grandson of Betty Harper, Howard County Deputy Treasurer, $1,500

Clayton Booth – son of Thomas Booth, Pulaski Co. Deputy Assessor, $1,500 Matt Morris Memorial Scholarship

Karen Ricketts – daughter, Laura Ricketts, Franklin Co. Dep. Treasurer, $1,500 Randy Kemp Memorial Scholarship

2014

Jennifer Poole – daughter of Jamie Poole, Faulkner County Deputy Assessor, $1,500

Ben Worley – grandson of Catherine Richardson, retired Bradley Co. Circuit Clerk, $1,500

Damian Berry – grandson of Brenda Williams Black, Dallas County Collector, $1,500

Alivia Rouse – daughter of Teresa Rouse, Poinsett County Deputy Clerk, $1,500

Morgan Miller – daughter of Marty Miller, Independence Co. Road Dept., $1,500

Patrick Ameling, son of Chris Ameling, Pulaski County Sheriff’s Lieutenant, $1,500

Kaitlyn Dahlke, granddaughter of Mary Cansler, Hot Spring County Treasurer, $1,500

Matthew Crow, grandson of Bobbie Green, Little River County Circuit Clerk, $1,500

Jack Thomas, grandson, Eddie Thomas, Craighead Co. Assessor, $1,500 Matt Morris Memorial Scholarship

Katherine Kemp – granddaughter of James Kemp, deceased Independence County J.P., $1,500 Randy Kemp Memorial Scholarship