MARRIAGE
Aaron Wallis (JOUR ’10 & M.A. MMJR ’13) and Jon Shepherd were married on Dec. 5, 2021.
Lucas Warhurst (COM SCI ‘19) and Victoria Turner (HIM ’21) were married Nov. 27, 2021.
BIRTHS
Derek Balloun (HPE ’02 & M.S. INFT ’05) and his wife, Rachael, a daughter, Maddison Lee, Oct. 14, 2020.
Cody Black (ECON ’03) and Leslie Black (ECON ’09), a son, Barron Walker, Sept. 8, 2020.
Mary Kincy Cope (ENGL ’04) and Alex Cope (CRWR ’04), a son, Oliver Lee.
Megan Judy Douglas (MGMT/MKTG ’05) and her husband, Sean, a son, Ryan, Jan. 20, 2021.
Vivian Ozura (MGMT/MKTG ’05) and her husband, James, a son, Jordan Carballo, Feb. 1, 2021.
Amanda Seidenzahl (BIOL & MATH ’06) and her husband, Rick, a son, Kaeden Edward, Jan. 5, 2021.
Dana Kuneman Ehret (HPE ’07) and her husband, Shaun, a daughter, Millie, March 28, 2020.
Ryan Marie Hart Higgs (BIOL ’07) and her husband, Ethan, a daughter, London Rose, June 18, 2021.
Colby Elrod (BIOL ’08) and Emily Evans Elrod (BIOL ’09), a son, Connor Edward, Jan. 31, 2021.
Ronny Ketchum (MGMT/MKTG ’08) and Lindsey Ketchum (ECED ’08 & M.Ed. ’13), a son, Beau Austin, July 6, 2021.
Joey Hightower (EAM ’09) and Lauren East Hightower (BIOL ’15), a daughter, Eleanor Jo, Aug. 23, 2020.
Dr. Mandy Bartlett (BIOL ’10) and Stephan Bartlett (IN ’11), a son, Luke Ryan, Sept. 10, 2019.
Robert J. Connell (JOUR ’10) and Hannah Little Connell (EAM ’14 & M.S. EMHS ’19), a son, Robert Becket, Oct. 5, 2021.
Jason Cunningham (’10) and Brittany Cunningham (NURS ’12), a son, Miles, Sept. 23, 2020.
Marisa Dahlstrom (PRE-VET ’10) and her husband, Aaron, a son, Olen Eugene, March 9, 2021.
Mindy Hagee (AGBU ’10) and her husband, Matthew, a daughter, Madison, March 3, 2020.
Karina Oliva (SPAN ’10 & M.A. SPAN ’14) and James Oliva (AAS-ITAC ’13), a son, Matias, Feb. 24, 2021.
Lauren Parker (MGMT/MKTG ’10) and Creighton Parker (ALUM), a daughter, Leighton Nicole, April 5, 2021.
Brittney Timmerman Sharp (HPE ’10) and her husband, Brady, a son, Tucker Watson, May 4, 2021.
Sean Spragins (HPE ’10) and his wife, Heather, a son, Paxton Cooper, Nov. 6, 2020.
Lauren Taylor (ECON and MGMT/MKTG ’10 & BUED ’11) and Zach Taylor (BPS-IFT ’16), a son, Barrett Matthew, May 21, 2021.
Steven Newton (MGMT/MKTG ’11) and Anna Miller Newton (M.S. MLED ’12), a son, Luke, Nov. 5, 2020.
Josh Phifer (PRE-VET ’11) and Rachel Ferguson Phifer (ECED ’14), a daughter, Jacie Lynne.
Ashley Jones (BPS-PBR ’12) and her husband, Jared, a son, Fletcher Boyce, June 11, 2021.
Kyle Kleffman (BUAD ’12) and Janessa Kleffman (JOUR ’12), a son, Kaden, Dec. 21, 2020.
Laura Farney Ulrich (SOC ’12 & M.S. CSP ’14) and her husband, David, a son, David Isaiah, June 11, 2021.
Amanda Williamson (NURS ’12) and Nathan Williamson (NURS ’12), a son, Hogan, Sept. 25, 2020.
Kristin Aday (NURS ’13) and Justin Aday (ECON ’13), a son, Aiden Luke, May 4, 2021.
Caleb Akers (BUAD ’13) and his wife, Samantha, twins, Austin and Andres, June 27, 2021.
Dan Dillard (JOUR ’13) and his wife, Deena, a son, Brady Richard, Feb. 12, 2021.
Samantha Gregory (BIOL ‘13) and her husband, Jordan, a son, Owen Garrett, October 13, 2021.
Allison Williams Lightfoot (HA ’13) and John Lightfoot (ALUM), a daughter, Lily Grace, July 8, 2021.
Sarah Reasoner Rose (ELEC ENGR ’13) and her husband, Brandon, a daughter, Lucy Jane, June 10, 2020.
Ryan Sabatini (IT ’13) and his wife, Rachel, a daughter, Maisyn, Jan. 3, 2020.
Whitley Sherman (SOC ’13 & AS-CJ ’13) and Tony Coats, a daughter, Aurora Ray, Aug. 24, 2020.
Sheila Smith Aljobory (BPS ’14, M.A. TESL ’17 & M.A.T. ’21) and her husband, Ahad, a daughter, Mariam, Jan. 12, 2022.
Caitlin Smith Bobel (MUS ’15) and her husband, Andrew, a son, August, Oct. 5, 2020.
Tanner Jones (AS ’15) and Cassidy Simpson Jones (MGMT/MKTG ’16 & M.S. CSP ’18), a son, Emmett Thomas, Oct. 18, 2020.
Ben Kerr (IT ’15) and his wife, Chantelle, a daughter, Amorelle Linette, June 28, 2021.
Thomas Meares (NR ’15) and Alaina Harpenau Meares (MGMT/MKTG ’17), a son, Michael, Oct. 16, 2020.
Brandon Sorrells (MUED ’15) and Jordan Sorrells (MUED ’15), twins, Ava Claire and Amelia Bea, Feb. 22, 2021.
Sarah Wilson (BDA ’15) and her husband, Keith, a daughter, Nora Jayne, June 11, 2020.
Adrean Goodman (ECED ’16) and her husband, Daniel, a son, Levi Oliver, Sept. 21, 2020.
Kendra Canada (ECED ’16 & M.Ed. ’20) and Braden Canada (ALUM), a daughter, Coty Grace, June 11, 2020.
Victoria Langford (NURS ’16) and Braden Langford (NURS ’16), a daughter, Tymber Jayne, Sept. 29, 2020.
Courtney Lyons (ECED ’16) and her husband, Kevin, a son, Hudson Beau, March 20, 2021.
Lucas McDannold (COMM ’17) and his wife, Santana, a son, Owen, March 13, 2021.
Haley Mathis Mixon (MGMT/MKTG ’18) and Zachary Mixon (MGMT/MKTG ’18), a son, Isaac, Sept. 23, 2020.
Melissa Deschenes Bennett (BUAD ’20) and her husband, Zachary, a daughter, Rebekah Faith, June 16, 2021.
Alora Jolley (NURS ’20) and her husband, Patrick, a daughter, Lyra Everette, June 22, 2021.
Raygen Murders Sims (AAS-PN ’20) and her husband, Levi, a daughter, Oakley Paige, April 21, 2021.
1990s
Karen Whatley (ENGL ’91) was appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson as judge for Arkansas’s 6th Judicial District, 7th Division Circuit Court.
Brant Collins (ART ’98) was hired as content creator for the Central Arkansas Library System.
2000s
Leslie Hendrix (ELEC ENGR ’01) was hired as plant manager at Weyerhauser in Emerson effective January 2022.
Dr. Danielle Neeley Stewart (SPAN ’03 & MLA-COMM ’09) earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in curriculum and instruction with a specialization in language diversity from Texas Tech University in May 2021. Danielle is English as a second language and migrant supervisor for the Russellville School District.
Crystal Frost Reeves (MUED ’07) helped Van Buren High School win its fourth state marching band championship in the last five years in November 2021.
Brad Reeves (MUED ’09 & M.Ed. ’16) was named assistant principal for the Van Buren High School Freshman Academy in July 2021.
2010s
Stephen Rego (HA ’12) is chef and partner at Whiskey Cake kitchen and bar in Plano, Texas.
Clay Wyllia (JOUR ’14) was promoted to director of new student relations at Northwest Arkansas Community College.
Katlyn Gardenhire (JOUR ’15) joined Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate in Bentonville as a realtor.
Katie Frazier Vereen (MGMT/MKTG ’15) joined Simmons Bank as a corporate recruiter.
Patrick Kamerling (MGMT/MKTG ’17) was hired as assistant director of development for the Razorback Foundation.
Skylar Kincaid (MGMT/MKTG ’17) was hired as social media manager for marketing firm Eric Rob and Isaac.
Kayla Adams (HA ’18) has been engaged in restaurant management in the Dallas, Texas, area since graduation.
2020s
Gerard Waller (BPS ’20) is employed as a student success coach at City Year in Columbia, S.C.
FRIEND’S WE’LL MISS
Ferne McFerrin Shinn Anderson (ELED ’38) died Nov. 29, 2021. Ferne lived in Russellville. She was 101.
Winona Judkins Harrel (’47) died Aug. 26, 2021. Winona lived in Fort Worth, Texas. She was 93.
Margaret Vines Fulkerson (’48) died July 23, 2021. Margaret lived in Hope. She was 96.
Lillian Marguerite McKoy Low (’48) died Aug. 29, 2021. Margo lived in Brinkley. She was 93.
Laura Annette Mullens (BUAD ’48) died Aug. 23, 2021. Annette lived in Russellville. She was 92.
Webster Owen Newton (’49) died May 6, 2021. Web lived in Harrison. He was 92.
Herbert Wilson Kell (HPE ’50) died Aug. 4, 2021. Wilson lived in Marianna. He was 98.
Olen Bryan Thomas (AGBU ’50) died July 24, 2021. Olen lived in North Little Rock. He was 93.
Bobbye Jean Gray Byler (EDU ’51) died July 23, 2021. Bobbye lived in Bryant. She was 90.
Lester Wade Byram (HPE ’51) died Aug. 19, 2021. Lester lived in Kingman, Ariz. He was 92.
Earl Ray Fulmer (MATH ’51) died June 16, 2021. Earl lived in Arkadelphia. He was 91.
Betty King Lienhart (’51) died March 24, 2021. Ish lived in Russellville. She was 89.
Lyman Clyde Horton (HPE ’52) died Sept. 23, 2021. Clyde lived in Little Rock. He was 92.
Elmer Dean Hudson (HPE ’52) died Dec. 18, 2020. Dean lived in Calico Rock. He was 89.
Billy Bert Redus (ECED ’52) died Nov. 13, 2021. Bill lived in Marionville, Mo. He was 94.
Donald Edward Bowen (ENGR ’53) died Aug. 13, 2021. Don lived in Dallas, Texas. He was 88.
Aurita Lydia Ashford Long (EDU ’53) died Sept. 5, 2021. Aurita lived in Jefferson, Ga. She was 88.
Clifford Ray Underwood (ENGR ’53) died Dec. 17, 2021. Cliff lived in Russellville. He was 88.
Burton Dunlap (’54) died Aug. 15, 2021. Burton lived in Overland Park, Kan. He was 86.
John Bertran Plegge (’54) died Aug. 5, 2021. John lived in Little Rock. He was 86.
Oleta Mae Stone (’54) died May 9, 2021. Oleta lived in Rogers. She was 87.
Jack V. Walker (BUAD ’54) died May 19, 2021. Jack lived in Pine Bluff. He was 86.
Joyce Holt McNeil (ELED ’55) died Aug. 24, 2021. Joyce lived in Des Arc. She was 86.
Donald B. Hubbard (BUAD ’56) died Aug. 5, 2021. Don lived in Sebastian, Fla. He was 88.
Tom James Hlass (BUAD ’58) died May 20, 2021. Tom lived in Russellville. He was 87.
Phyllis Jean Judkins Holleman (’58) died Sept. 8, 2021. Phyllis lived in Tyler, Texas. She was 83.
Robert Earl Lumsden (’58) died June 10, 2021. Robert lived in Tupelo, Miss. He was 89.
Albert H. Raney Jr. (’58) died May 8, 2021. Albert lived in Harrison. He was 82.
Richard Herman Schwartz (BUAD ’58) died Sept. 15, 2021. Dick lived in Fort Smith. He was 90.
Van B. Taylor (SOC STUDIES ’58) died Aug. 6, 2021. Van lived in Fayetteville. He was 85.
Louise J. Broomfield (ELED ’59) died Feb. 14, 2021. Louise lived in Cheyenne, Wy. She was 81.
Frances Jeanette Burton (’59) died Aug. 25, 2021. Jeanette lived in Trophy Club, Texas. She was 83.
Edward J. Campbell (HPE ’59) died Oct. 2, 2021. Edward lived in Jasper. He was 84. Lt. Col.
Richard Rue Caulk (POL SCI ’59) died March 24, 2021. Richard lived in Rohnert Park, Calif. He was 84.
Carolyn Ruth Graham Shamy (’59) died Oct. 1, 2021. Carolyn lived in Manchester Township, N.J. She was 82.
Billy Ed Angel (ENGR ’60) died Dec. 15, 2021. Bill lived in Little Rock. He was 81.
James R. Ford (’60) died Sept. 21, 2021. James lived in Russellville. He was 84.
James E. Shamy (HPE ’60) died Aug. 30, 2021. James lived in Manchester Township, N.J. He was 86.
Robert Wayne Sorrels (’60) died Sept. 16, 2021. Robert lived in Houston, Texas. He was 80.
John Duane Cook Sr. (BUAD ’61) died July 11, 2021. John lived in Selinsgrove, Pa. He was 82.
Iris Coretta Hubbard Smith (ACCT ’62) died Sept. 1, 2021. Coretta lived in Flower Mound, Texas. She was 81.
Boyd Ralph Boen (MUED ’63) died Oct. 21, 2021. Boyd lived in Russellville. He was 80.
John Stanley Ingram (HPE ’63) died Sept. 4, 2021. John lived in North Little Rock. He was 81.
Robin Ray Reynolds (MATH ’63) died Oct. 11, 2021. Ray lived in League City, Texas. He was 79.
Charles Clarence Day (’64) died Nov. 2, 2021. Charles lived in Vancouver, Wash. He was 79.
Dorothy Mae Geibe (BUAD ’64) died April 1, 2021. Dorothy lived in Dardanelle. She was 77.
Dr. Rodney Allen Roe (BIOL ’64) died June 24, 2021. Rodney lived in Clayton, Ga. He was 78.
William Wesley Hylton III (’65) died June 21, 2021. Bill lived in Little Rock. He was 77.
Carwin Zoda Haley (’66) died May 10, 2021. Carwin lived in Sherwood. He was 74.
Charles Edward Woody (’66) died Aug. 10, 2021. Eddie lived in North Little Rock. He was 74.
John Robert Fields (ENGL ’67) died Nov. 8, 2021. John lived in Ozark. He was 75.
Gary Kent Jones (’67) died Aug. 28, 2021. Gary lived in Little Rock. He was 82.
Linda Sue Bailey Nielsen (’67) died Nov. 21, 2021. Linda lived in Lakewood, Colo. She was 75.
Gilbert Greene Cornwell Jr. (BUAD ’68) died Oct. 9, 2021. Gilbert lived in North Little Rock. He was 77.
Michael F. Fuller (’68) died July 20, 2021. Mike lived in Little Rock. He was 73.
Wanda Lee Keener (ECED ’68) died Aug. 2, 2021. Wanda lived in Paris. She was 74.
Ruby Faye Smitherman Cox (ACCT ’69) died June 7, 2021. Ruby lived in Jonesboro. She was 87.
Ronald W. McGhee (’69) died Oct. 12, 2021. Ronnie lived in Decatur. He was 72.
Jane Perkins (ECED ’69) died Jan. 3, 2022. Jane lived in Nashville. She was 89.
Jimmie Allen Douglas (’70) died July 9, 2021. Jimmie lived in Russellville. He was 72.
Thomas Leon Forst (’70) died June 11, 2021. Tom lived in Long Beach, Miss. He was 72.
Ronald Lynn Taylor (POL SCI ’70) died Dec. 8, 2021. Ron lived in Dardanelle. He was 73.
William Bailey (’71) died Oct. 15, 2021. Kipp lived in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was 74.
Duane E. Childers (BUAD ’71) died Nov. 13, 2021. Duane lived in Lamar. He was 73.
William H. Hooten Jr. (MATH ’71) died April 14, 2021. Bill lived in Grapevine, Texas. He was 75.
Orbie David Inman (HPE ’71) died July 3, 2021. Orbie lived in Havana. He was 82.
Larry Reed Lawrence (’71) died Nov. 23, 2021. Larry lived in Russellville. He was 78.
James William Nelson (RPA ’71) died Aug. 13, 2021. Bill lived in Hot Springs. He was 74.
Jacquelyn Ruth Smith Bonds (ENGL ’72 & M.Ed. ELEM ’85) died Jan. 6, 2022. Jacqie lived in Russellville. She was 70.
Larry Gene Tilley (ENGR ’72) died Dec. 14, 2021. Larry lived in Russellville. He was 78.
Margaret Ann Pounders Huff (ENGL ’73) died March 5, 2021. Margaret lived in Nolensville, Tenn. She was 74.
Michael McCumsey (BUAD ’74) died Nov. 28, 2021. Mike lived in Watson, La. He was 74.
Charles Howard Sullivan (ENGR ’74) died Oct. 11, 2021. Charlie lived in West Fork. He was 70.
Daniel West Mallett (HPE ’75) died June 24, 2021. Danny lived in Carlisle. He was 67.
John Marshall Johnson III (’75) died June 26, 2021. John lived in Burleson, Texas. He was 66.
Henry Leo Burnett (BUAD ’76) died Oct. 24, 2021. Hank lived in Mulberry. He was 74.
Foy Marshall Kellow Jr. (ENGR ’77) died Sept. 26, 2021. Foy lived in Louisville, Ky. He was 66.
Mary Jane Hampton Carter (M.Ed. ELED ’78) died July 7, 2021. Mary lived in Conway. She was 80.
Aaron Williams Eddy (PSY ’78) died Aug. 26, 2021. Aaron lived in DeWitt. He was 66.
Louis Wayne Whorton (M.Ed. HPE ’78) died Dec. 5, 2021. Louis lived in Alma. He was 70.
Doris Jean Jones Wnukoski (’78 & FMR STAFF) died Oct. 16, 2021. Doris lived in Russellville. She was 96.
Guy Kevin Floyd (BIOL ’79) died Sept. 28, 2021. Kevin lived in Russellville. He was 64.
Leslie Jay Hashbarger (’79) died Sept. 23, 2021. Les lived in Sarona, Wis. He was 63.
Michael Fred Garland (MUED ’80) died Sept. 2, 2021. Mike lived in Rogers. He was 64.
Viki Woodall Marvin (’80) died Dec. 5, 2021. Viki lived in Mena, Idaho. She was 64.
Sherry Stephana Baker Miller (M.Ed. ENGL ’81) died May 9, 2021. Sherry lived in Hot Springs. She was 77.
Therell Ray Mullens (SPH ’81) died June 20, 2021. Therell lived in Rose Bud. He was 79.
Timothy Scott Provost (POL SCI ’81) died Feb. 8, 2020. Tim lived in Siloam Springs. He was 61.
Donald Ray Bull (’83) died Dec. 18, 2021. Don lived in Greenwood. He was 62.
Randy Huff (BIOL ’83) died July 21, 2021. Randy lived in Southside. He was 63.
Bill Hanson (GEOL ’84) died March 8, 2021. Bill lived in Fort Smith. He was 62.
Teresa Kay Sanford Warren (’85) died July 3, 2021. Teresa lived in Bella Vista. She was 58.
Mark Todd Peters (MUS ’86) died May 23, 2021. Mark lived in Fort Smith. He was 58.
James Michael Mallett (’87) died July 25, 2021. Jim lived in Farmington. He was 64.
Polly Owens (ELED ’88) died Sept. 20, 2021. Polly lived in Jonesboro. She was 64.
John Laurence Przybysz (ACCT ’88) died Oct. 2, 2021. John lived in Fort Smith. He was 55.
Lloyd Andrew Fink (ELED ’90) died Sept. 1, 2021. Lloyd lived in Fayetteville. He was 72.
Shawn Paul Skaggs (MUED ’90) died Sept. 13, 2021. Shawn lived in Katy, Texas. He was 54.
Dennis Andrew Ward (PHYS SCI ’90) died Nov. 16, 2021. Dennis lived in Augsburg. He was 72.
Benjamin Jason Lee (’92) died Jan. 1, 2022. Benjamin lived in Hardy. He was 51.
Kevin Sam Earl (BIOL ’94) died Aug. 30, 2021. Kevin lived in Rogers. He was 52.
David Alan Henley (FW ’94) died Dec. 3, 2021. David lived in Saddle. He was 51.
Carla Ann Wagner Takach (ELED ’94 & M.Ed. ELED ’98) died Aug. 9, 2021. Carla lived Denton, Texas. She was 70.
Samuel Jason Martin Sr. (RS ’98) died June 17, 2021. Samuel lived in Yellville. He was 55.
Janna S. Hughes (ELED ’99) died Sept. 14, 2021. Janna lived in Garfield. She was 45.
Aaron Gamble (MATH EDU ’00 & M.Ed. ’06) died June 18, 2021. Aaron lived in Greenwood. He was 42.
Chad Adam Westbrook (’02) died Aug. 7, 2021. Chad lived in North Little Rock. He was 40.
Dean Allan Hodge (NURS ’03) died Aug. 19, 2021. Dean lived in Russellville. He was 52.
Lana Neumeier (M.A. TESL ’07) died Oct. 4, 2021. Lana lived in Fort Smith. She was 56.
Stacy Lynn Davis Myers (HIST EDU ’08) died Aug. 14, 2021. Stacy lived in Dardanelle. She was 47.
Michael William Jones (AAS-AH ’10 & M.A. TEACH ’15) died Aug. 16, 2021. Michael lived in Fayetteville. He was 41.
Angela Dawn Carpenter (AAS-AH ’13) died Nov. 25, 2021. Angie lived in Clarksville. She was 48.
Cody William Chessher (CP-WT ’13) died July 17, 2021. Cody lived in Dardanelle. He was 26.
Wes Honnell (MECH ENGR ’14) died Sept. 30, 2021. Wes lived in Russellville. He was 29.
Myra Gean Mosley Freeman (AAS ’15) died Oct. 6, 2021. Myra lived in Muldrow, Okla. She was 59.
Hung Tran (AAS-GS ’15) died June 30, 2021. Hung lived in Fort Smith. He was 62.
Kurt Jonathan Cottier (RPA ’16) died Dec. 19, 2021. Kurt lived in Russellville. He was 28.
Micki Carmon Estes Sanders (M.S. CSP ’16) died Aug. 4, 2021. Micki lived in Calico Rock. She was 42.
Michael Christian Huggins (AAS-AF ’19) died Aug. 20, 2021. Michael lived in Dover. He was 21.
Fred Jewel Tyson IV (MUED ’20) died Aug. 25, 2021. Fred lived in Jacksonville. He was 30.
Charisma Lynn Khilling (’21) died March 21, 2021. Charisma lived in Booneville. She was 22.
Sondra Gregory Smith (AAS-HLT ’21) died Sept. 13, 2021. Sondra lived in Lamar. She was 43.
Anthony Caton (FMR FACULTY) died Jan. 12, 2022. Anthony lived in Mulberry. He was 65.
Carl Philip Collins (FMR STAFF) died June 22, 2021. Phil lived in Clarksville. He was 78.
Gerald Daniel Forbes (FMR STAFF) died Dec. 11, 2021. Jerry lived in Hilton Head, S.C. He was 64.
Dr. Argus Kenneth Pippin (FMR FACULTY) died Nov. 16, 2021. Kenneth lived in Russellville. He was 86.
