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He also directed the Bristol (Virginia/ Tennessee) Concert Choir for 25 years and served as dean of students at Brevard Music Center in Brevard, N.C., for 26 summers. Among survivors are his wife, Diedre Davis; son Mark Davis (re-’80); daughters Stephanie Davis Wren (re-’89) and Alicia Clark; and granddaughter Kendra Davis Andrus (’02). Donations may be made to Emory & Henry College. (See story on page 36.) Cedric H. Frazier (’52), Pearisburg, Va., died Sept. 23, 2014. He served as a medic during the Korean Conflict. He spent 34 years in the Giles County school system as a teacher, coach and guidance counselor. Among survivors is a son, Bruce. William “Bill” G. Grigg Sr. (re-’54), Palmyra, Va., died Dec. 23, 2014. Among survivors are his wife, Tammy Lawson Grigg; children Margaret Ann Jackson, Elizabeth Kelly, Gordon Grigg and Bill Grigg Jr.; and stepsons Greg Arms and Geff Arms. Donald N. Roland Sr. (’55), Marion, Va., died Jan. 15, 2015. He served in the U.S. Air Force and worked at Marion Motor Company. He owned and managed Roland Petroleum. Among survivors are his wife, Enid Z. Roland; daughters Patti McCambridge and Angela Roland; and sons David Roland and Donald Roland Jr. Harold Dean Wilson (’56), Ann Arbor, Mich., died May 16, 2014. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a graduate of the Air Force Institute of Technology at Syracuse University in Russian language studies. He spent most of his career in Michigan, Ohio and Illinois working for several companies, including Magnavox, General Electric and Ford, work heavily oriented in support of automotive and military technologies. He excelled in a variety of roles including management, engineering (Certified Manufacturing Engineer – CmfgE), teaching and training, consulting, designing, programming and technical writing and documentation. Among survivors are daughters Deanna Gountras and Renata Deerwester; son Brandon Wilson; and brother Robert Gale Wilson (’58). Sue Campbell Sturgill (re-’57), Albuquerque, N.M., died Feb. 4, 2014. Among survivors are her children Bill Sturgill, Sandi Luce and Laurel Rooks. Betty Spurgeon Holloman (’59), Williamsburg, Va., died Feb. 13, 2015. She enjoyed her rich and interesting life as an Army wife. Among survivors are her husband, LTC (Ret.) Earl Holloman, and sons Larry and Eric. Rev. David “Dave” B. Knight Sr. (’59), Big Stone Gap, Va., died Sept. 1, 2014. He was a minister with the United Methodist Church in the Holston Conference for 40 years with his last 28 years of ministry as pastor of both East Stone Gap and Legion Memorial United Methodist churches. For his faithful years of service and preaching
of the word of God he was awarded by the Holston Conference the Denman Evangelism Award in 1995. Among survivors are his wife, Judy Breneman Knight (re-’62); son David Knight; and daughter Kim Lester. Joe A. Owen (’59), Stuart, Va., died Jan. 3, 2015. He served in the U.S. Army and taught at Red Bank for five years, Lawsonville & North Stokes for five years, and Galax and Grayson County for two years. He worked 45 years in the grocery business at Alexander’s, Farmer’s Food and Lowe’s Foods. Manuel G. “The Greek” Stoupis (’59), Irwin, Penn., died Sept. 25, 2014. He was a supervisor for U.S. Steel for more than 35 years as well as The Natures and the PA Turnpike. Among survivors are his wife, Cynthia J. (Ploskina) Stoupis; and children James Stoupis, George Stoupis, William Stoupis, Kathy Stoupis, Clay Slivko, and Amanda Stoupis. Garnie Boyd Elswick (’60), Vansant, Va., died March 4, 2015. She devoted 40 years of her life to teaching school, and retired from Buchanan County School System. William Paul “Bill” Graybeal (’61), Meadowview, Va., died Jan. 3, 2015. He served for five years as pastor of several Methodist churches in the Holston Conference. He taught seventh grade at Riverside and Chilhowie Elementary Schools. He then served as assistant principal and principal at Marion Intermediate School, as well as overseeing the Marion area school buses, routes and drivers. Among survivors are his wife, Carol Miller Graybeal, and daughter Dawn Graybeal Williams. Memorial contributions may be made to Emory & Henry College. Frances Timbs Collins (re-’62), Mountain City, Tenn., died Oct. 9, 2014. She was a foster parent for many years and helped take care of elderly women. Among survivors are her daughters Donna Collins and Sherah Collin; and sons Jamey Collins and Chuck Collins. William E. Chapman (’64), Saltville, Va., died Jan. 15, 2015. He was a retired science teacher. Among survivors are his wife, Carolyn L. Chapman, and daughter Sylvia Chapman. Janice Brugh Connett (’64), Noblesville, Ind., died Dec. 1, 2014. Among survivors are sons Dr. Richard James Connett and Charles Robert Connett; and daughter Catherine Ann Connett. Donations may be made to Emory & Henry College. Helen Elizabeth “Beth” Little Carr (’65), Atlanta, Ga., died Dec. 27, 2014. She was a music educator, teaching piano to hundreds of young people and many adults over the years. A gifted accompanist at the keyboard she worked with choral groups, vocalists and instrumentalists. Among survivors is a son Alan Carr. Janet Heck Nave (’65), Oak Ridge, Tenn., died Dec. 30, 2014. She taught
English at Jefferson County High School in Jefferson City, Tenn., and was head librarian at Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Ala. She worked at Science Applications International Corporation for 24 years as an information scientist, database administrator and public information specialist. Janet and Larry have provided an endowed scholarship at Emory & Henry. Among survivors are her husband, James Lawrence “Larry” Nave (’63); son James David Nave; and daughter Tara Nave Marlow. Andrew Yapo (’66), Milford, Conn., died March 21, 2013. He served in the U.S. Army and was a teacher at David Wooster Middle School in Stratford and at Milford Adult Education. Among survivors are his wife, Nancy Wolfe Yapo (’66); and children Theodore Yapo, Alexis Boccanfuso and Adrienne Yapo. Barbara Spencer Stump (’67), Lynchburg, Va., died July 1, 2014. She was a teacher in the Lynchburg Public School System. Among survivors are her husband, Robert Stump; and stepdaughters Debra Lynn Stump and Cindy Stump Hunter. Earl Hawkins (’69), Mechanicsville, Va., died Dec. 10, 2014. He was a retired educator having taught and coached in Dinwiddie, Hanover and King & Queen counties. He was a teacher and athletic director at King & Queen Central High School at the time of his retirement. He worked briefly for C&P Telephone Company after playing professional football. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1964 and was traded to the Baltimore Colts prior to the 1966 season. He was a member of the E&H Sports Hall of Fame and in 2013 his #45 jersey was retired. He is a member of the Central Virginia ASA Hall of Fame and the Virginia USSSSA Hall of Fame. He coached the Stompers, a women’s softball team, to an ASA National Title. Among survivors are his wife, Lynda Jones Hawkins (’66); son Chuck Hawkins (’91); and daughter JudiAnn Hawkins Shaver (’92). Memorial donations may be made to the scholarship program at Emory & Henry. Judie Eller, (’70), Marion, Va., died Sept. 8, 2014. She began her career as a teacher at Atkins Elementary School in Atkins, Va., and taught at Craigsville Elementary School in Craigsville, Va. Among survivors are daughter Kristen Eid and son and daughter-in-law Aaron Showker (’04), and Amy Ashby Showker (’04). Marian “Mossie” Moss Goff Bailey (’71), Glade Spring and Bristol, Va., died Jan. 6, 2015. She was the nurse for Dr. J.T. Goodman during his years of practice in Glade Spring in the 1950s and 1960s. She taught in the Washington County School System for almost 30 years at Hayter’s Gap Elementary, Liberty Hall Elementary, Glade Spring Elementary and Glade Spring Middle School. Among survivors is her daughter, Vickie Goff Mitoraj (’77).
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Mark J. Laubach (re-’72), San Jose, Cal., died Feb. 14, 2014. Among survivors are his wife, Barbara Dee Bussemer (re-’72); and sons Robert B. Laubach and Ryan A. Laubach. Robert M. McCloud (’74), Richmond, Va., died Dec. 3, 2014. He began his career as an auditor for The Virginia Department of Taxation and retired as a senior audit supervisor. Among survivors are his daughter, Ashley McCloud Bardon; brother David McCloud (’66); and aunt Thelma Wright (’43). Sharon Gilbert Clevinger (’76), Lebanon, Va., died Jan. 2, 2015. She began her teaching career in Buchanan County at Whitewood High School in 1975. In 1979 she began teaching in Russell County at Honaker High School where she taught English and was cheerleading coach. She transferred to Lebanon High School teaching English until her retirement in 2010, with 35 years of service. Among survivors are her husband, Roger Clevinger, and daughter Katherine Clevinger. Marita Dimple Hodge Sauls (’80), Saltville, Va., died Feb. 13, 2015. She was a retired teacher with the Smyth County School System. Among survivors are her husband, Sherrel Sauls (’60), and sons Cary Sauls and Joey Sauls. S. Gregory Compton (’83), Gray, Tenn., died Feb. 24, 2015. He served the Richlands area for more than 20 years in the banking industry and was currently working with AXA Advisors as a financial planner. Among survivors are his father Stafford Compton (re’52); wife Aleta Shortt Compton; son Brandon Edwards; and daughter Greta Compton Street (’09). Donations may be made to Emory & Henry College. Mary Ann Adams-Jones (’90), Bristol, Va., died Dec. 12, 2014. Among survivors are her husband, Sam P. Jones; daughters Samantha Jones and Catherine Ann Overstreet; and son Samuel E. Jones. Penny French Garrett (’90), Damascus, Va., died Dec. 3, 2014. She worked at Revco in Abingdon and in the Bristol office of the Virginia Department of Transportation prior to her years as property accountant for the Bristol Mall. She later served alongside her husband at Garrett Funeral Home in Damascus. In January 2010 Penny and her family founded The Penny E. Garrett Sarcoma Foundation to raise awareness and much-needed funding for rare cancer research and to give hope to others who are affected by these diseases. The major fundraising event for the foundation is the Creeper Trail Ride to End Cancer, a biking and walking event held each year in July. The foundation has raised $450,000 for rare cancer research at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Among survivors are her husband, Todd Garrett; son Peyton Garrett; and daughter Madison Garrett.
Carolyn Ruth Musser (’91), Bristol, Tenn., died Feb. 12, 2015. She was a former employee of King Pharmaceuticals in their market research department. She was a familiar voice on FM94, as well as AM660, WCRR in Rural Retreat, Va. She was a former employee of GIV in Bland, Va., and a field journalist at WCYB in Bristol, Va. She received a YWCA Volunteer Service Award for her dedicated service and passion in helping women and children. Among survivors are her husband, Eric Lambert; children Nik Musser, Amanda Wilder and Cassandra Wilder; parents Robert and Margaret Musser; and brother Robert Musser (’89). Christopher Carlton (’96), Duluth, Ga., died Jan. 3, 2015. He was a United Methodist minister recently employed at Summit Counseling Center, John’s Creek branch. Among survivors are his wife, Debbie Carlton, and daughters Sophia and Phoebe Carlton. Alice Jones Funk (’01), Abingdon, Va., died Sept. 12, 2014. Among survivors are her husband, Brian L. Funk, and sons Joshua C. Funk and William Benjamin Funk. Bradford N. Knetl (’04), Arlington, Va., died Jan. 29, 2015. He was an IT specialist at the Defense Intelligence Agency. As a member of the server computing team, he helped ensure the well-being of more than 8,000 servers across multiple security environments worldwide. Among survivors is his wife, Aida Ibisevic Knetl. Navy V-12 Wallace D. Alley Sr. died March 3, 2015. He opened his first automobile dealership in 1949 as Alley Motor Company in Church Hill, Tenn. In 1950 he added a GMC truck franchise. In 1960 he opened a dealership in Kingsport, Alley’s Chrysler-Plymouth. Later he established Alley’s DodgeJaguar-Saab. He retired in 2011 upon the sale of the dealership. He was a former Board of Trustee member at Emory & Henry College. Among survivors are his wife of 24 years Virginia Fox Alley; sons Wallace D. Alley Jr. (Doug), Martin E. Alley and David G. Alley; step-daughters Debbie Fox, Teresa Cochran and Wendy Laughrun; granddaughter Samantha Alley Ketron (’11); brother Edmond L. Alley (’51); brother-in-law Eugene Meyung (’48); and nephew Mark Alley (’82). Edwin E. Puckett, Midlothian, Va., died May 21, 2014. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was a retired general manager for Stone Container Corporation. Among survivors are his wife, Harriett T. Puckett, and son Robert W. Puckett. L. Peter Wren, Richmond, Va., died Sept. 19, 2014. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War and retired as a Lt. Commander in the U.S. Navy. He was a Chartered Life Underwriter in the insurance business
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League Walt Carmack Award; 1996 E&H Sports Hall of Fame; 1995 John Handley High School Sports Hall of Fame; 2008 NCHS AA Sports Hall of Fame and in 2009 the track at Myers Park High School was named for him. Among survivors are his wife, Jean Whitehouse Allen; daughters Leslie Allen and Alexis Allen Sherrill; and son S. Bruce Allen. Emma Holland Crane (re-’50), Nottoway, Va., died Jan. 15, 2015. She and her husband operated Nottoway Antiques, where she worked as an antique dealer and appraiser. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. “Bob” Crane (’48). Among survivors are sons Stefan and Gresham; and daughter Elizabeth Eady. John K. Hale (re-’50), Narrows, Va., died Feb. 15, 2015. He was in the U.S. Army and served in the Chemical Corps at Camp Detrick, Frederick, Md. His first and only career appointment was in New Holland, Penn., where he served in various engineering capacities for more than 42 years. The present CaseNew Holland Company has honored him with the title, Master Inventor. He holds 29 patents which were actively incorporated into commercial design. His inventions, and those of others, made it possible for a single man to harvest crops without the sizable workforce of previous generations. He also exerted a major effort in machinery safety, having been involved in approval and requirement of rollover bar protection for tractors, and an effort in promoting the use of slow-moving vehicle emblems. Among survivors are his wife Barbara Leist Hale; sons John K. Jr. and James Chapman Hale; daughters Mary Savarese and Elizabeth Porter; and cousin Cornelia Woodson Smith (’49). Vernelle Mullins Wells (’50), Daleville, Va., died Dec. 23, 2014. She was a math teacher and owned and managed a companion care franchise. Among survivors are her daughters Linda Gooding and Betty Means. Rev. Dr. John W. Bardsley Jr. (’51), Fall Branch, Tenn., died Nov. 9, 2014. He served United Methodist congregations in the New York Annual Conference and in the Holston Conference. He served Jonesville UMC and EmorySmyth Chapel in Virginia before retiring in 1994. After retirement he served in churches as interim pastor. He received numerous awards and honors for his work in community and church activities. He published several articles and books and wrote his autobiography. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sara Jo Greever Bardsley (’51). Among survivors are daughter Donna Bardsley; son John Bardsley; and brother James Bardsley (re-’54). Charles R. “Chick” Davis (’52), Fairfield Glade, Tenn., died Dec. 27, 2014. After a short stint in the Army, he founded and directed the choral program at Emory & Henry where he was professor of voice for 38 years.