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CABE CENTER OPENING Ribbon cutting for student-athlete facility ASK A REDDIE
Q&A with Dr. Chuck Welch
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Maurice Horton portrait unveiling
FOR ALUMNI AND F RIE NDS OF HE NDE RSON STATE UNIVE RSIT Y
Inside HENDERSON MAGAZINE FALL 2021
Features 04 OPENING OF CABE STUDENT-ATHLETE SUCCESS CENTER 06 Q&A WITH DR. CHUCK WELCH
Departments 08 CAMPUS NEWS Remembering Coak Matthews 10 ALUMNI NEWS Maurice Horton Portrait, Alumni Events, John and Melissa Davis Alumni Scholarship
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Christy Clark Niel Crowson Steve Eddington Price Gardner Tim Langford Paul Rowton Robert G. Rudolph, Jr. A S U SYS T E M PR E S I D E N T
Dr. Chuck Welch CHANCELLOR
Dr. Jim Borsig A S S O C I AT E V I C E C H A N C E L L O R O F M A R K E T I N G & C O M M U N I CAT I O N S
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Leah Sexton C R E AT I V E S E RV I C E S M A N AG E R
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HENDERSON STATE ATHLETICS CELEBRATES
CABE CENTER RIBBON CUTTING
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An official ribbon cutting celebration for the Charles and Anita Cabe StudentAthlete Success Center was held September 10, 2021. The facility, which was made possible by a gift from Anita and the late Charles Cabe of Gurdon, Arkansas through the C. Louis and Mary C. Cabe Foundation, opened for use by Henderson State student-athletes in April. “I AM SO INCREDIBLY EXCITED AND PROUD TO SEE THIS NEW FACILITY UNVEILED,” Anita Cabe said. “It was always our goal to be able to provide something that would impact Henderson State student-athletes for generations to come and this academic center is the culmination of that dream.” The 4,230 square foot academic facility now sits connected to the west side of the Formby Athletic Center and features a group-sized study room, 15-person computer lab, study lounge, new office for the academic advisor, private study carrels and a full-sized classroom for team study halls. A glassed in foyer welcomes students and guests into the building and houses plaques honoring Charles and Anita Cabe, as well as the C. Louis and Mary C. Cabe Foundation and all of the contributors to the project. The construction of the Charles and Anita Cabe Student-Athlete Success Center also created an extra 1,490
square feet of weight room space, which provided the opportunity to revamp the work-out area which serves every Henderson State athletic program. The weight room features 15 Reddiesbranded weight racks, new heavy-duty rubber flooring, enhanced lighting, and new wall signage. The expansion increases the number of studentathletes allowed in the weight room at the same time by 25 percent. “I want to once again thank Charles and Anita Cabe for their vision, generosity and spirit, which helped make this dream of theirs a reality,” Athletic Director Shawn Jones said. “None of this is possible without their selflessness and love for Henderson State University. I know how unbelievably excited our student-athletes are to have a resource like this available to them, and I have no doubt that this facility will positively impact the lives of Reddie student-athletes for years to come.”
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Q&A WITH DR. CHUCK WELCH, PRESIDENT OF THE ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Henderson State officially became a member institution of the Arkansas State University System on February 1. For Reddies who may not be as familiar with the ASU System, can you please give a brief introduction?
The Arkansas State University System is based in Little Rock across the street from the State Capitol in the historic Winthrop Rockefeller Building and serves almost 38,000 students annually on campuses in Arkansas and Queretaro, Mexico, and globally online.
As the second-largest system, we serve as a significant collective voice on state higher education issues. Henderson is the system’s seventh member institution and just the second four-year university. Additional members include Arkansas State University, a four-year Carnegie R2 research institution in Jonesboro with degree centers at ASU-Beebe, ASUMountain Home and ASU Mid-South in West Memphis. The $100-million, privately funded Arkansas State University Campus Queretaro opened in September 2017. The system’s two-year college institutions include ASU-Beebe, with additional campuses in Heber Springs and Searcy and an instructional site at Little Rock Air Force Base; ASU-Newport, with additional campuses in Jonesboro and Marked Tree; ASU-Mountain Home; ASU Mid-South in West Memphis; and ASU Three Rivers (formerly College of the Ouachitas) in Malvern. The Henderson campus is already seeing the benefits of being part of the ASU System, including a new enterprise system implementation. What other opportunities do you see for collaboration across campuses? Our Accelerate ASU initiative with Huron Consulting in 2017 enabled us to perform a comprehensive operational and programmatic review of the System. It identified many opportunities to increase revenues and become more efficient operationally. Early implementation efforts have been very successful. Centralized information technology functions have led to substantially lower group pricing for software and labor savings. Our new strategic research department is providing critical data to help us make informed decisions. We see additional opportunities in areas such as procurement and payroll services.
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All of these shared services–in addition to long-standing system areas such as finance, legal, audit, and governmental relations–bring tremendous value and expertise to Henderson. Henderson is working through a multi-year financial recovery process. Where do you already see progress, and what can Henderson alumni and friends expect to see in the year ahead? We are making progress in building accurate, transparent and sustainable budgets and operational models. We are making progress in implementing financial controls, reporting and protocols that will prevent some of the challenges of the past from reoccurring. We are also making progress in analyzing the finances of the institution in an effort to strategically allocate resources to ensure long-term growth and sustainability. This is most definitely a multiyear recovery process and difficult decisions remain. However, I am confident we are moving in the right direction and implementing the appropriate structures to place the university back on stable financial footing. Henderson will follow the same four guiding principles expected of all ASU System institutions when making key decisions: Strategic, Analytical, Efficient, Accountable.
Can you provide an update on recruitment for the next chancellor of Henderson State University? It was announced on August 23, 2021, that Dr. Jim Borsig would be stepping down for health reasons, and we would be relaunching the chancellor search immediately. We will utilize essentially the same process, materials and advisory committee from the initial search that was suspended because of the pandemic. I am hopeful that we can name a new chancellor during the fall semester. You currently serve as board chair of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, an association of more than 400 public colleges, universities and systems. How has this influenced your work, and what trends do you see across higher education? My service as AASCU Board Chair for the past two years has given me a deeper appreciation for the challenges and opportunities facing higher education institutions across the country. I have also come to realize that the institutions within our System are generally in a much stronger position than many of their national peers. Enrollment challenges, financial constraints, mergers and acquisitions, and radical operational model changes are trends we will see nationwide in the next decade. This will be the result of changing markets and student
enrollment patterns, as well as a greater focus on accessibility and affordability. I believe institutions will also be forced to take a closer look at programmatic offerings to ensure viability. Institutions that are flexible and willing to consider change will thrive, while others face a very uncertain future. As a former president of Henderson State University, you have lived on this campus and are extremely familiar with all things Reddie. What is your favorite Henderson tradition and why is this important to you? How do you describe the Reddie Spirit to others? Wow! This is most definitely the toughest question of all. There are so many wonderful traditions that I love. I immediately think of the Battle of the Ravine and the week-long activities and fun. There is nothing like it in America! I also think of the chills I get hearing the Henderson Showband play “B Flat to G.” I guess the most special tradition, and my personal favorite, would have to be “The Pine Tree Speech.” There is just nothing quite like that atmosphere and that story. It is hard to truly describe the Reddie Spirit, but it is definitely a sense of pride and unwavering commitment to the university. It is also a spirit of resilience that has allowed Henderson to recover from multiple tragedies in her 131-year history, and it is exactly that spirit that will lead us back from our recent challenges.
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REMEMBERING
COAK MATTHEWS Henderson State Athletics and the Reddie family suffered a tremendous loss on June 27, 2021, when legendary former swimming and diving head coach Coak Matthews passed away at the age of 66. Matthews was one of the most decorated coaches in Henderson history and was at the helm of the Red Wave swimming and diving programs for 39 years. HE RECENTLY RETIRED from full-time coaching in April and is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mary, and their three children, Sallie, William and Blanton. A certified master level coach by the College Swimming Coaches Association, Matthews coached over 200 All-Americans, four individuals who won national championships and led both the men’s and women’s programs at Henderson State to numerous Top-10 national finishes at the NAIA and NCAA II levels of competition during his time at HSU. He was named the CSCAA National Diving Coach of the Year in 1990, the NAIA National Men’s Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year in 1994, was inducted into the Arkansas Swimming Hall of Fame in 1995 and the Henderson State Athletic Hall of Honor in 2003. An icon of the sport in the state of Arkansas, Matthews’ impact extended far beyond the campus of Henderson State. In addition to his work at HSU, Matthews served as the swim coach at Arkadelphia High School from 1983 to 2005, where he led the Lady Badgers to state titles in 1986 and 1987. Outside of competition, Matthews dedicated much of his time to advancing the sport of swimming in Arkadelphia and the surrounding community. Throughout his career, Matthews taught and organized swimming lessons, summer All-Star clinics, and camps in Southwest Arkansas. At the family’s request, memorial gifts may be made to HSU Foundation for the Coak Matthews Swim Scoreboard Fund. The goal is $25,000 and $11,816 has been raised. Give online at hsusports.com/donate or mail your donation to HSU Box 7550, 1100 Henderson Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71999-0001.
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TRIBUTES TO COACH MATTHEWS Matt Bold, ‘08, ‘10 “During such an important stage in our lives, when many of us were hundreds or thousands of miles from home, Coak Matthews was a father to us. Coak didn’t just care about how fast we were in the water, he wanted to make sure we were successful in the classroom and in life after we left Henderson. He taught us many life lessons through the sport of swimming. How to work hard, how to persevere through adversity, how to be a family and how to love unconditionally.”
Jodi Baker Coffee, ‘98 “Coak has been a constant my whole life. Leading, pushing, guiding—in the pool and many other aspects. His Christ-centered approach was unwavering. He never mentioned accomplishment without giving God the glory. A fierce competitor with a gentle spirit. I will miss him dearly.”
Payten Frunzi, ‘16 “Coach Matthews was a one of a kind type coach. He took chances on his athletes and always believed in his team! He really embodied the One Heart, One Mind, One Team slogan we had painted in the pool. He made such an impact in the swimming community, leaving his mark as a person who will never be forgotten. He taught me to never give up hope in swimming and in life. He will be sorely missed. Red Wave for life.”
Coach Scotty Serio, ‘14 “Coach Coak loved every single one of his swimmers and divers. As an athlete for Coak, his influence and drive went way further than just being faster in the pool. He often would just ask me about life and would always be willing to show me how sometimes the thing you want is sitting right in front of you—even though there may be obstacles in the way. Coak was an integral part of our community and will be a dearly missed mentor, confidant and role model. We can’t express enough thanks and gratitude to the Matthews family for sharing such a great Godly man with so many of us during a crucial time in our lives. There are no words to express our sorrow, but Coak’s legacy will live on in this program and will serve as a guiding example of what it means to be a part of this team and this community.”
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PORTRAIT OF MAURICE R. HORTON, SR., UNVEILED AT CEREMONY
Family members and friends of Maurice R. Horton, Sr., gathered on campus May 6, 2021 for a reception and unveiling of a portrait in his honor. In 1957, Horton became the first African American to receive an undergraduate degree from Henderson. HORTON GRADUATED from Peake High School in Arkadelphia and originally attended college in Pine Bluff. At the encouragement of his mother and others, he returned home and transferred to Henderson State Teachers College. Following graduation, he taught math and science at Peake High School and returned to Henderson in the early 1960s to pursue a master’s degree, which he completed in 1963. The Horton family established the Maurice R. Horton, Sr., Emerging Leader Scholarship in 2012 through the Henderson Foundation. The scholarship is awarded annually to an incoming freshman from Clark or Jefferson County. Henderson’s Black Alumni Chapter started the Maurice R. Horton Awards Ceremony in 2018 where African American graduates receive a medallion to wear during commencement. Ed Martin, professor emeritus of art at Henderson, painted Horton’s portrait, which is on display in the Garrison Center.
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Family members participated in the unveiling of Maurice R. Horton, Sr.’s, portrait at a ceremony on May 6, 2021. Ed Martin, professor emeritus of art at Henderson, poses with the portrait he painted of Maurice R. Horton, Sr.
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JOHN AND MELISSA DAVIS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP FOR LIBERAL ARTS STUDENTS
Henderson Foundation is excited to announce the John and Melissa Davis Alumni Scholarship, a $50,000 endowment for junior and senior students majoring in the liberal arts. THE ENDOWMENT is made possible by a generous gift from Melissa and the late John Davis, two 1972 graduates of Henderson State University. Melissa and John had strong ties to the theatre department—spending many hours both onstage and backstage. John earned a BSE in English/philosophy and was the editor of the first Proscenium literary magazine. Melissa earned a BA in history/ library science. Influential professors were Dr. Bill Gentry, Bob Greene, John Barton and James Durham. “We are grateful for this amazing new scholarship endowment, which will support students studying liberal arts for decades to come,” Tina Hall, interim executive director of Henderson Foundation, said. “Melissa and John spent their careers teaching young people to think critically, and this gift is a lasting legacy to their life’s work.” The first John and Melissa Davis Alumni Scholarship will be awarded in Fall 2022. For information about establishing a scholarship endowment, please contact Henderson Foundation at 870.230.5347 or foundation@hsu.edu.
The John and Melissa Davis Alumni Scholarship will be awarded, beginning in Fall 2022, to junior or senior students majoring in the liberal arts. Chancellor Jim Borsig accepts the scholarship endowment donation from Melissa Davis.
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REDDIES RETURN TO ACTION
MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY Don Kennedy speaks during the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Scholarship presentation.
The Reddies kicked off the home opener with a 55-7 win over Northwestern Oklahoma on September 11. The day began with a recognition of the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and presentation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Scholarship. Henderson Foundation hosted 205 Reddies for an Alumni Tailgate Party, and Showband alumni participated in pregame and halftime performances.
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Randy Hicks, Terry Blaylock, Lewis Pryor and Jim Morgan enjoy the Alumni Tailgate Party.
LET’S GO, REDDIES Reddie cheerleaders lead the H-S-U chant. SHOWBAND ALUMNI Chris Moix, Ciara Swinney, Cinthia Graham and A’Drion Ve’an perform during the Reddie Walk. HALFTIME SHOW The Showband of Arkansas performs during halftime.
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DOWN THE FIELD Running back Kris Morris gains yards for the Reddies.
REDDIE WALK Robert Dunham, Conner Justus, Blake Dybala and Will Hankins lead the way to the field.
LOW BRASS The sousaphone and trombone sections enter the stadium.
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GREATER HOT SPRINGS ALUMNI CHAPTER ENJOYS A DAY AT THE RACES Members of the Greater Hot Springs Alumni Chapter hosted a Day at the Races on April 23, 2021. Approximately 40 alumni enjoyed the afternoon at the Oaklawn Jockey Club in Hot Springs, Ark., and raised over $2,500 to support their chapter scholarship.
John Prince (‘85), Dean Norsworthy (‘93, 99), Dr. Brandie (‘00, ‘06) and Don (‘03, ‘13) Benton, and Dr. Shauna Lucas (‘92, not pictured) hosted the event. Sheri Rogers (‘86, ‘94) won the Best Hat Contest with her Henderson-themed hat that included holly and pine along with the alma mater. Diane Johnson (‘89, ‘92), Ricki Rebollar (‘14, ‘17) and Greg Nation (‘87) enjoy a Day at the Races.
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REDDIES GATHER FOR COOKOUT, TRAVELERS BASEBALL GAME More than 150 alumni and friends gathered at DickeyStephens Park in North Little Rock, Ark., on May 16, 2021 for a cookout and to cheer on the Arkansas Travelers. This event was a great opportunity to gather with fellow Reddies for the first time in more than a year. A group spanning from recent graduates to Golden Reddies enjoyed a beautiful day at the ballpark.
Delta Zeta sisters, Susan Cooley (‘82) and Beth Wyatt (‘85, ‘90), are just as close now as they were during their college years. Some good stories and laughs are shared by this group of Reddies who are enjoying a chance to catch up while enjoying the game. From Golden Reddies to recent graduates, this group of alumni stayed until the very end catching up with old friends and making new friends with fellow Reddies.
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BIRTHS Brett (‘16) and Mallory (‘16) Bagwell, son, Dawson Eli, November 18, 2020. Dennis (‘17) and Brittney (‘15) Blackerby, son, Nash Harper, February 22, 2021. Keeli (‘08) and Michael Bloom, son, Porter Ross, August 24, 2021.
Kale (‘08) and Kaitlen (‘08) Gober, daughter, Elle Massey, November 16, 2020. Brad (‘08) and Brittany (‘06, ‘08) Godwin, son, Lonnie Ross, July 12, 2021. Bud (‘10, ‘16) and Evon (‘12) Gray, son, Jrue Anthony, November 23, 2020.
Ashley (‘18) and Randy Bounds, daughter, Addison Grace, October 26, 2020.
Krystal (‘18) and Mackenzy Green, daughter, Calista Faye, October 19, 2020.
Alli (‘18) and Jack Brown, daughter, Ramsi Revels, May 23, 2021.
Laura (‘10) and Tyler Hensley, daughter, Alice Susan, February 16, 2021.
Kristin (‘14, ‘20) and Michael Brown, daughter, Mikah Paige, March 3, 2021.
Chelsie (‘12) and Jake (‘10) Higgins, daughter, Anna Nicole, June 7, 2021.
Samantha Jo (‘17) and Conor Brown, daughter, Livi Jean, February 10, 2021.
Bobby (‘21) and Kedriel (‘19) Johnson, daughter, KaRyssa Michelle, August 3, 2021.
Mayra (‘18) and Jair Cardona, daughter, Ella Belen, August 24, 2020.
Calvin (‘09) and Erica Johnson, son, Jackson Dwain, July 8, 2021.
Justin (‘06) and Elizabeth (‘17) Childress, daughter, Amelia Lenore, July 16, 2021. Abby (‘19) and Gavin Clark, daughter, Mara Anneliese, March 6, 2021. Jessie (‘15) and Charles Clark, daughter, Charlotte Kay, May 24, 2021. Kayla Clark (‘18) and Truman Vo (‘18), daughter, Stella Marie Vo, June 4, 2021. Stacy Donaldson (‘06) and Thomas Tait, son, Jackson Bryon Tait, December 9, 2020. Mylee (‘18) and Tripp (‘18) Evans, son, Richard Wayne, IV, March 4, 2021. Lacee (‘11) and Seth (‘12) Glidewell, son, David Maverick, April 27, 2021.
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Taiquera (‘11) and Jahrel Jones, son, Jaxon Jahrel, June 20, 2021. Natalie (‘12) and Luke Leamons, daughter, Johnnie Louise, May 5, 2021. Rebecca (‘18) and Timothy Lee, daughter, Eliza Joon, August 3, 2021. Zavier (‘06) and Tiffaney (‘18) Lewis, son, Louie Zavier’ Arthur, July 14, 2021. Sara (‘11) and Bryan Lyons, son, Steele Wayne, May 22, 2021. Joanna (‘16, ‘18) and Stevie Mehalic, sons, Wayne Lee and Danny Ray, August 21, 2021. Jacob (‘08, ‘16) and Julie Mills, son, Rowan Stillman, August 17, 2021.
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Judd (‘10) and Marissa Moore, daughter, Marilyn Jade, February 24, 2021. Robbie (‘18) and Mackenzie (‘19) Morphew, daughter, Hadley Jane, April 19, 2021. Courtney (‘19) and Brock Orlicek, daughter, Emerson Jade, May 3, 2021. Haleigh (‘18) and Matt (‘17) Panaggio, son, Luca Mauro, April 22, 2021. Ashtyn Price (‘15) and Garret Linzy (‘15), son, Rucker Wayne, March 9, 2021. Megan (‘17) and Matt Rhyne, son, Liam Allen, March 9, 2021. Vanessa Satterfield (‘18), daughter, Myla Jane McElroy, November 7, 2020. James (‘11) and Kristy Saul, daughter, Olivia Marie, November 9, 2020. Dmitri (‘18) and Saybra (‘18) Scott, son, Ozias Amadeo, February 6, 2021. Shawn (‘07, ‘09) and Lindsay Sellers, daughter, Astrid Mary, August 10, 2020. Scotty (‘14) and Chelsea (‘14) Serio, daughter, Juniper Lee, January 7, 2021. Gary (‘07) and Giny Spickes, son, August Ashley, August 12, 2021. Carrie (‘18) and Andrew (‘19) Stanley, daughter, Rubi Gayle, April 9, 2021. Sasha Stoddard (‘14) and Adam Scott, son, Gabriel Alexander Stoddard-Scott, November 2, 2020. Emily Thomson (‘08) and Jonathan Black, daughter, Lola Kay Frances Black, August 14, 2020.
Megan (‘07, ‘08) and Matt Tollett, son, Whitaker Jennings, October 22, 2020. Alyssa (‘19) and Russell Watts, daughter, Acie Jade, August 17, 2021. Logan Warlick (‘17, 19) and Calley White (‘19), son, Colt Garret, April 22, 2021. Jordan (‘14, ‘15) and Dusty Welch, daughter, Georgia Rhea, April 7, 2021. Athena (‘06, ‘19) and Micha Welsh, son, Noah William, June 25, 2021. Shelby (‘18) and Austin White, son, Cayden Michael, July 11, 2021. Anna (‘11) and Austin Wingfield, son, Ryan Luke, June 24, 2021. Dion and Shina (‘15) Young, daughter, Aliya Elise, February 22, 2021.
WEDDINGS Krystal Beachum (‘14) married Oladimeji Salako on May 29, 2021. Bobby Bones (‘02) married Caitlin Parker on July 17, 2021. Jordan Bridges (‘19) married Tanner Cole (‘20) on June 5, 2021. Lindsey Burton (‘19) married Jakob Elliott on May 23, 2021.
Alec Groom (‘18) married Anna Pounders on July 11, 2020. Kelsie Jackson (‘15) married Justin Dragoescu on May 8, 2021. Nathan Looper (‘05) married Candace Kirkendoll (‘07) on December 19, 2020. Shelby Longo (‘20) married Bryan Neal (‘20) on December 5, 2020. Taiquera McNeely (‘11) married Jahrel Jones on September 6, 2020. Diane Meredith (‘89, ‘92) married Tim Johnson (‘85) on July 26, 2020. Judd Moore (‘10) married Marissa Russell on June 13, 2020. Matt Panaggio (‘17) married Haleigh Henson (‘18) on June 27, 2020. Corey Peters married Shonya Carter on April 24, 2021. Orlando Riveros (‘15) married Becky Godoy on December 19, 2020. Sami Shepherd (‘20) married Nick Whitley on May 22, 2021.
IN MEMORIAM 1950s Wanda S. Allen (‘50), 90, of Waco, TX - July 30, 2020
Allan Ford (‘07, ‘15) married Dr. Eboni Turnbow on March 6, 2021.
William M. Thompson (‘50), 92, of Bryant September 12, 2020
Marissa Gaspard (‘20) married Dimitri Williams (‘18) on June 26, 2021.
Hoyt F. Watson (‘50), 91, of Denton, TX - June 24, 2020
Hannah Goshien (‘14, ‘16) married Connor Rayburn (‘15) on July 31, 2021.
John R. Wood (‘51), 91, of Naples, FL - August 4, 2021
Holly Gregory (‘12) married David Kerr November 7, 2020.
Mary S. Clardy (‘52), 95, of Malvern - June 15, 2021
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Bennie E. K. Fairley (‘52), 93, of Memphis, TN - July 23, 2020
Jerry B. O’Dell (‘57), 84, of Little Rock - August 30, 2020
Dick L. Smedley (‘59), 85, of Hot Springs - July 14, 2021
Patsy J. Sample (‘66), 82, of Little Rock - January 1, 2021
E. Joyce Bell (‘54), 87, of Texarkana, TX - February 13, 2021
Paula F. Raley Pack (‘57), 84, of Monticello - January 28, 2021
Bobby L. Smithson (‘59), 83, of Arkadelphia - June 3, 2021
Betty G. Caroom (‘67), 83, of Hot Springs - May 28, 2021
James N. Hamilton (‘54), 88, of Pine Bluff - August 16, 2020
Diane J. L. Dingler (‘58), 83, of Little Rock - August 1, 2020
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Wrennita G. Cash (‘67), 74, of Hot Springs - May 17, 2021
Martha Wincie Hughes (‘54), 88, of Conway March 7, 2021
Sherry D. Goodrum (‘58), 83, of Nashville December 1, 2020
William B. A. Abington (‘55), 87, of Russellville June 11, 2020
Ruth A. P. Harrison (‘58), 84, of Fordyce - November 22, 2020
Dr. T. Gordan Beasley (‘55), 87, of Conway December 26, 2020
Bobbie J. Johnston (‘58), 83, of Hot Springs February 11, 2021
Dr. Bob Bell (55), 87, of Texarkana, TX - May 12, 2020
Archie B. Patrick (‘58), 90, of Bryant - July 23, 2020
Gwen P. Diemer (‘55), 86, of the Rosedale Community - November 10, 2020 Paul Hausmann (‘55), 87, of Hanover, PA - January 18, 2021 Jess T. Bagwell Jr. (‘56), 88 of Fordyce - December 24, 2020 Taylor E. Edwards (‘56), 88, of Russellville January 13, 2021 Searcy D. McBurnett (‘56), 87, of Little Rock - March 6, 2021 Billie J. M. Miller (‘56), 89, of Gurdon - December 4, 2020 Joan T. Nutt (‘56), 86, of North Little Rock - January 13, 2021 William W. B. Allen (‘57), 88, of Hot Springs November 27, 2020 William W. Dumas (‘57), 85, of Columbia - May 26, 2021 Billy C. Freeman (‘57), 89, of Bismarck - June 4, 2021 Velda H. Holmes (‘57), 85, of Hot Springs - July 21,2020
Janis C. K. Roberts (‘58), 83, of Little Rock November 30, 2020
Dr. Terry T. Clampit (‘60), 81, of Panama City, FL September 21, 2020 Inez A. Dingler (‘60), 94, of Donaldson - April 13, 2021 Mary E. Coburn (‘61), 82, of Little Rock - October 17, 2020 Fred M. Glaze (‘61), 81, of Tuscaloosa - December 13, 2020 Gerald B. J. Johnson (‘61), 82, of Benton - October 19, 2020
Sedric S. Curtis, Sr. (‘67), 75, of Bryant - April 12, 2021 Paul Estes (‘67), 75, of Dallas, TX - November 17, 2020 Michael S. Lovelis (‘68), 73, of North Little Rock October 3, 2020 Ron K. Brigg (‘69, ‘78), 74, of Bryant - February 7, 2021 Richard M. Moore (‘69), 73, of Cabot - August 21, 2020
Jerry L. Hillman (‘71), 68, of Chidester - July 1, 2021 Mary F. Jackson (‘71), 71, of Texarkana - December 4, 2020 Gary L. Kees (‘71), 71, of Hot Springs - September 12, 2020 Nina D. Louton (‘71), 73, of Hot Springs - July 2, 2021 Jerry L. Malone (‘71), 73, of Marshall, TX - April 6, 2020 Lucille W. McMahan (‘71), 86, of Friendship - June 23, 2020 Gene M. Stewart (‘71), 71, of White Hall - July 13, 2020 Douglas S. Strack (‘71), 71, of Woodbridge, VA June 5, 2021
Nancy H. Smith (‘58), 82, of DeWitt - July 24, 2020
Donald R. Walker (‘61), 83, of Benton - January 4, 2021
Jim D. Trammel (‘58), 83, of Houston, TX - June 16, 2020
James W. Allen (‘62), 80, of Sheridan - December 18, 2020
Don P. Weeks (‘58), 83, of Little Rock - August 27, 2020
Billy J. Whisenhunt (‘62), 87, of Omaha, NE - May 9, 2020
Joyce I. B. Allen (‘70), 79, of Hot Springs - July 20, 2020
Elliot T. Cooper (‘59), 94, of Malvern - June 16, 2021
Dr. Stanley H. Williams (‘62), 82, of Bonnerdale/ Crossroads - July 23, 2020
Harriet S. Barnett (‘70), 81, of Greenville, SC October 29, 2020
Vonda W. Cranford (‘59), 82, of Malvern - March 13, 2021
Rita L. J. Leslie (‘63), 79, of Conway - September 22, 2020
Mary L. Due (‘70), 93, of Benton - October 13, 2020
Dr. V. Jerry Harville (‘59), 86, of De Queen - January 28, 2021
Rufus T. Buie, Jr. (‘64), 80, of Rison - June 7, 2021
Judy L. Holmes (‘70), 71, of Hopper - November 27, 2020
Nancy Lou Kennedy (‘64), 79, of Little Rock - April 9, 2021
P. Randy Hughes (‘70), 73, of Maumelle - January 1, 2021
Jabe E. Hoggard (‘65), 76, of El Dorado - August 2, 2020
John F. Ivy (‘70), 72, of Little Rock - February 11, 2021
JoeAnn J. Shaver (‘65), 85, of Gurdon - April 25, 2021
Helen P. Johnson (‘70), 89, of Norphlet - July 27, 2020
Dr. Lt. Col. Joseph P. McCarty (‘72), 69, of Columbus, GA - April 7, 2020
June H. Williams (‘65), 79, of Little Rock - May 13, 2021
Raymond Chambers (‘71), 80, of Morrilton November 16, 2020
Stanley G. Whitlow (‘72), 78, of Malvern - November 10, 2020
Robert K. Hughes (‘66), 77, of Nashville - June 28, 2020
Evelyn G. Fuller (‘71), 86, of Camden - February 29, 2020
Charles R. Cobbs (‘73), 70, of Wynne - November 24, 2020
Willie H. Hooks (‘59), 82, of Hot Springs - July 4, 2020 Wayne L. Irwin (‘59), 85, of Hot Springs - July 23, 2020 William R. B. McCormick (‘59), 83, of Benton September 3, 2020 Allen C. Nance (‘59), 89, of Texarkana, TX - April 12, 2021
William A. Rogers (‘69), 78, of Plano, TX - July 13, 2021
1970s
Eddie L. Todd (‘71), 71, of Little Rock - December 29, 2020 Tommy E. Clark (‘72), 74, of Arkadelphia - June 26, 2020 James D. “Jim” Clements (‘72), 73, of North Little Rock - July 19, 2020 Karen K. Gaines (‘72), 68, of North Little Rock December 9, 2020 Tommy Hunter (‘72), 76, of Jessieville - October 28, 2020 Jon Karber (‘72), 74, of Little Rock, January 22, 2021 Jimmie R. Kidd (‘72), 75, of North Little Rock November 26, 2020
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ALUMNI U PDATES
Gary L. Goldman (‘73), 80, of Malvern - August 20, 2020
Robert F. Bruton (‘77), 65, of Hensley - December 8, 2020
Penny P. Forthman (‘89), of 75, of Arkadelphia - July 5, 2021
Glenda K. Hall, 75, of Sulphur Springs, TX September 6, 2020
Wendell O. Evanson, 93, of Arkadelphia - November 3, 2020
Gloria G. Merrick (‘73), 69, of Little Rock - November 5, 2020
Benny R. Dyer (‘77), 67, of Benton - November 27, 2020
Douglas E. Rice (‘89), 55, of Clinton - October 15, 2020
David L. Kilgore, 75, of Hot Springs - December 23, 2020
Wray H. Jones, 83, of Little Rock - April 28, 2021
James W. Rowe, Jr. (‘73), 94, of Hope - February 7, 2021
Linda G. Hogue (‘77), 65, of Gurdon - February 27, 2021
1990s
Nancy Jo Lopez, 63, of Little Rock - November 3, 2020
Donald H. Ford (‘74), 76, of Plano, TX - July 27, 2020
William E. Paul (‘77), 65, of Jacksonville - March 12,2021
Norman W. Johnson (‘74), 88, of Watson Chapel August 21, 2020
Patsy J. C. Reece (‘77), 83, of McCaskill December 25, 2020
Texas “Tex” D. R. Myers (‘74), 75 of Hot Springs December 4, 2020
Richard I. Spence (‘77), 73, of Belton, TX - June 15, 2020
Janice F. Rogers (‘74), 69, of Benton - May 14, 2021
Marianne P. Lockard (‘78), 78, of Little Rock November 14, 2020
Lemuel C. Ross (‘74), 69, of Texarkana - February 22, 2021 Lee J. Thompson, Jr. (‘74), 66, of Kerrville, TX - July 20, 2020 Lyle E. Brooks (‘75), 67, of Macon, GA - May 25, 2020 Diane Orlicek (‘75), 85, of Malvern - May 28, 2020 David W. Platt (‘75), 68, of Benton - July 8, 2021 James C. Purtle (‘75), 67, of Jerusalem - June 19, 2020 Dennis W. Wells (‘75), 68, of Moline - July 15, 2020 George E. Hite (‘76), 66, of Story - January 1, 2021 Edward B. Jackson (‘76), 75, of Texarkana, TX October 12, 2020 Bobby R. Tedder (‘76), 69, of Mena - January 31, 2021 Clifton Wynne (‘76), 73, of Pine Bluff - September 16, 2020 Jasper R. Benton (‘77), 67, of Arkadelphia - January 8, 2021
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Pamela M. N. Ingram (‘79), 63, of Shreveport August 9, 2020 Barry G. Wright (‘79), 64, of Nashville - December 28, 2020
1980s Stacy J. Blacknall (‘80), 63, of Little Rock - May 4, 2021 Faye N. B. Miner (‘80), 82, of Springhill - November 29, 2020 Kenneth L. Jones (‘81), 73, of Bryant - August 31, 2020
Cynthia L. W. Mahan (‘90), 69, of Huntsville - June 2, 2020 Marsha G. Rolle (‘91), 67, of Omaha, NE - August 27, 2020 Stephen K. Hathcote (‘94), 49, of Benton - July 19, 2020
Ralph R. Ramsey Jr. (‘97), 75, of Hot Springs December 5, 2020
Faculty and Staff
2000s Richard “Dick” C. Stubblefield (‘07), 78, of Hot Springs - June 6, 2021 Sammye L. C. Collier (‘08), 48, of Lonsdale November 24, 2020 Shannon D. Haney (‘08), 48, of Malvern - July 7, 2020
2010s Dr. Alphonso W. Grant (‘11), 50, of Fayetteville December 3, 2020
Terry L. Golden (‘83), 60, of Texarkana, TX - August 8, 2020
William O. Brazil, 86, of Blairsville, GA - June 14, 2020
Mary J. Rogers (‘83), 89, of Little Rock - July 15, 2020
April L. Doggett, 57, of Star City - June 7, 2020
HENDERSON MAGAZINE
Myra B. Short, 70, of Malvern - August 25, 2020 Charles W. Wylie, 79, of Hope - June 16, 2020
Former Students
James E. Berry (‘87), 72, of Magnolia - August 1, 2020
Rowland “Pat” Pattillo, Jr., 97, of Waco, TX November 29, 2020
Carol J. Bronni (‘96), 71, of Benton - April 5, 2021
Debbie Thrower (‘82), 62, of Sparkman - April 1, 2021
Ronald E. Hooks (‘84), 62, of Hot Springs - February 19, 2021
Jimmy E. Miller, 81, of Beebe - March 17, 2021
Roger W. Booth, 73, of Texarkana - June 25, 2020
Dr. Paul R. Fair, 95, of Little Rock - Nov 15, 2020 Anthony C. Fort, 50, of Gum Springs - January 6, 2021
Dr. James Patrick Adcock, 84, of Arkadelphia September 4, 2021 Ellis Cokes, 88, of Hot Springs - June 28, 2021 Don Dyer (‘55, ‘62), 87, of Conway - May 12, 2021
Michael R. Maroney (‘84), 68, of Arkadelphia October 15, 2020 William C. “Coak” Matthews, 66, of Arkadelphia - June 27, 2021 Wayne L. McAfee, 94, of Arkadelphia - May 18, 2021 Robert “Bobby” W. Neal (‘52), 90, of Arkadelphia November 1, 2020 Dr. Donald “Don” Pennington (‘55, ‘58), 88, of Arkadelphia - July 13, 2021 Deloris “Dee” H. Robinson (‘79), 64, of Bentonville July 15, 2021 Viola E. S. Williams, 100, of Arkadelphia - August 24, 2021
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