Herbert J. “Jim” McClelland (re-’49), Winter Haven, Fla., died April 25, 2016. He was a World War II veteran, having served as an official Army photographer. After the war he served in the National Guard as both administrative assistant and First Sergeant. He was co-founder of Sterling Mining Company and an original member of the board of the Virginia Surface Mine Reclamation Association. Among survivors are his wife Clara McClelland and sons Dennis (’75) and Herbert. Memorial donations may be made to the Rufus M. McClelland Scholarship Fund at Emory & Henry College. Eleanor Talbert Williams (’49), Glade Spring, Va., died Sept. 28, 2016. She received master’s degrees from Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Ky., and Virginia Tech. Eleanor was a retired teacher, having served the Washington County, Va., school system, Roanoke City Schools, and Virginia Highlands Community College. She was chair of the English Department at Patrick Henry High School and served with Washington County English Teachers. She was a member of Old Glade Presbyterian Church. Survivors include children Stan Williams (’77) and wife Sharon Echols Williams (’86); David Williams (’83) and wife Pam Sykes Williams (’83); and Jo Ellen Williams; a sister and brother-in-law Becky Talbert (’60) and George Gumm (’52) and sister Eva Talbert Edmondson (’55). Wendell Leier (’50), of Rutherford, N.J., died July 9, 2016. He served in the U.S. Navy Air Corps and in World War II was a gunner on a B-24 Liberator. He received the Air Medal, Ribbon bar for the Navy, Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon. He also received several commendations from the Secretary of the Navy, and from President Harry Truman. He was employed as a chemist for Stevens Paint in Stoney Point, N.Y. for 40 years. He was a member of the American Legion Post 0139 Lyndhurst, and was an avid fan of the Cardinals and Giants. Among survivors are his children, Thomas and Catherine. Thomas “Mac” Deadmore (’51), North Chesterfield, Va., died Nov. 1, 2016. Mac served in the U.S. Army before a 25-year career with the Virginia Department of Health. He joined the Virginia Department of General Services in 1979 and served as state procurement manager until his retirement in 1991. He served on a variety of state and local boards, including the Virginia Industries for the Blind Advisory Board, and the Chesterfield County Community Services Board. He is survived by his wife Delores “Jerry” Deadmore; his children Jana Carter, Jane Chaffin and Thomas Deadmore; and a brother John
Deadmore (’50). James. E. “Buddy” Earp, Sr. (’51), Christiansburg, Va., died Feb. 24, 2016. He played football for Emory & Henry during the Tangerine Bowl era. He was a team captain and Little All American Honorable Mention. He is a charter member of the Emory & Henry Sports Hall of Fame. He was a lifelong educator and a retired colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. Among survivors are his children Jim Earp (’79) and Lisa Earp; grandson Andrew Earp (E&H student); nephew David Earp (’84) and great-niece Amanda Earp Lester (’11). Contributions may be made to the Tangerine Bowl Era Memorial Endowment at Emory & Henry College. Marvin Goodman (re’51), Kingsport, Tenn., died July 24, 2013. He served with the Army Reserves during the Korean conflict. He was employed at Eastman Chemical for over 12 years before moving his career to the University of Tennessee (UT). He coordinated the development of UT’s center in Kingsport, Tenn. He is survived by his wife, Angela Banks Goodman, and children and step-children Mary Goodman Scott, William Goodman, Tom Banks, Burt Banks, Lee Banks, and Carrie Banks. Dr. William K. Orr (’51), Fishersville, Va., died April 20, 2016. He played with the Emory & Henry football team in the Burley and Tangerine Bowls. He served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Bill practiced family medicine for 38 years, caring for patients from birth to death. He volunteered as the Wilson Memorial football team physician and was inducted into the WMHS Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. He was active at Fishersville United Methodist Church, volunteered for the Augusta Regional Free Clinic, and was a member of the local Ruritan Club. He was known for his beard and pipe, and dressed annually as Santa for visits to the local hospital. Among survivors are his wife Lois Glover Orr (’52); daughters Cynthia Brookhouse, Merribeth Orr Neal (’80) and husband Danny Neal (’80), Cherry Steffen and Penny Bowles; granddaughter Catie Neal (’10); nephew Jerry Orr (’84); and nieces Jane Orr (’71) and Betty Orr (’64). Richard L. Smith (’51), Kingsport, Tenn., died May 6, 2016. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company after 37 years as a senior chemist. Among survivors are his wife Phyllis M. Smith and children Brenda Smith Kilgore, Gary Smith and Sandra Smith Colombo. Wanda M. Faust (’52), Kingsport, Tenn., died Feb. 24, 2016. During her four years at Emory & Henry, Wanda was on the Wasps basketball team. After graduating in 1952, she went on to a career with the FBI in Washington D.C. When she moved
back to Kingsport she took a job with the Kingsport Press, where she faithfully worked for 38 years. She was an active member of Salem United Methodist Church and Kingsley United Methodist Church. Wanda was frequently seen in bright orange traveling a great distance to cheer on her team. According to her obituary, Wanda’s “dedication and devotion to the UT Vols was only overshadowed by three things -- her great love for God, her family, and her friends. Wanda’s joyful chuckle, her easy going demeanor, and the light that she provided to everyone she met will be missed by her friends and her family.” She was a philanthropist who set a fine example for others, and recently established a memorial scholarship at her alma mater in memory of Wanda’s sister Helen J. Faust (’54) and Ruth E. Williamson (’51), Wanda’s dear friend. The fund will benefit E&H students who plan to be educators. Rev. William H. (Bill) Horner, Sr. (re-’52), Knoxville, Tenn., died April 2, 2016. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He was a Methodist pastor in churches in Tennessee and Virginia. He was appointed by the Holston Conference as district superintendent for the Cleveland District of Tennessee in 1982 and retired in 1992. Rev. Horner was called into further church service at Beymer UMC in Winter Haven, Fla.. for nine years until his second retirement in 2001. Among survivors are children Cynthia Jones, Jackie Early, Jewel Henry, and Bill Horner, Jr. Mary Neblett Hankins (’52), Smithfield, Va., died Nov. 19, 2016. At Emory & Henry she was a member of Alpha Beta Chi sorority and was chosen Homecoming Queen. She operated an antique shop in Wise, Va., for many years, and served Emory & Henry as a volunteer on the Alumni House Committee. Her husband Dr. Walter Hankins (’53) died May 18, 2016. She is survived by children Walter “Hank” Hankins III (’86), Cindy Stone, Melinda Mullins, and Martha Hunt; and granddaughter Jamie Minor Hall (’02). James Edwin Booth, Jr. (’53), Virginia Beach, Va., died Dec. 11, 2015. He was a long-time and sought-after football coach and educator in Norfolk and Virginia Beach. He played football at University of Virginia, and earned a master’s degree at Old Dominion University. He was a consultant and participant in the acclaimed feature documentary Bedford: The Town They Left Behind. Among survivors are children William F. Booth, Sr., Blackburn J. Booth, and step-daughter Kimberly Cassidy. Dr. Walter H. Hankins Jr. (’53), Smithfield, Va., died May 18, 2016. He was a native of Wise County, Va., and was a longtime dentist who graduated from the
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