Around the State_110104

Posted: 10/29/04

Around the State

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor has announced several additions to its faculty, including Edwin Armstrong, associate professor of computer science; Courtney Burken, program director for the athletic training education program in the exercise and sport science department; Tawny Lamb, assistant professor of computer science; Mary Last, associate professor of computer information systems; Anne Price, head of public services at the Townsend Memorial Library; and Leigh Shaver, assistant professor in nursing.

Two East Texas Baptist University faculty members have earned doctoral degrees. Sherlynn Byrd received a doctorate in mass communication media arts from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She is chair of the department of communication, teaching at ETBU since 2002. Donna Lubcker earned a doctorate in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on reading from Louisana Tech University. Lubcker, an assistant professor of teacher education, joined the faculty in 1998.

Hundreds of men and women helped Union Association's Woman's Missionary Union celebrate its 100th anniversary recently. An afternoon of remembrance of the organization's ministry was held at Sagemont Church in Houston. One of the featured speakers of the day was longtime WMU leader Virginia Marshall at age 97. Pictured with some of the refreshments is associational WMU Executive Director Chris Measures.

Hardin-Simmons University has announced its adjunct faculty. In the school of nursing are Patti Esposito, John Little, Sharon Woodrum, Sharon Willerton, Jo Rake, Tamara Luedtke, Stephanie Jones, Rebecca Leggett and Lisa Van Cleve. Teaching in the liberal arts area are Tony Berry, Danny Flanagan, Sherry Griffith, Tim Sutherland, Alicia Grimes, Nancy Patrick, Becky Harrison, Nancy Lewis-Means, John Neese and Jennifer Smotherman. In the school of sciences and mathematics are Teril Bundrant, Samuel Brinkman, Vickie Cardot, Brian Brewer, Rosemaria Levinsky, Glen Funkey, J. Patrick Miller, Wendi Moran and Connie Stephens. Teaching in the school of education are Jim Boggs, Melody Bynum, Judy Credicott, Tracey Garcia, D.J. Gilliland, Steve Gray, Todd Hamilton, Lauren Harris, Brenda LaFollette, Ty Lang, Cindy Mundschenk, Martha Murphy, Linda Neal, Hubert Pickett, Brittoni Reynolds, Melissa San Angelo, Dustin Sanderson, Maurice Simmons, Jack Stuard and Penny Vieau. In the theology school are Ken Bradshaw, Vernon Davis, Jay Farrar, Wilma Heflin, Ron Lyles, Kelly Piggott, Mike Patrick and Jerry Self. Douglas McIntyre, Philip Morehead and Darrell Wood are teaching in the school of business. In the school of music are Shirley Anderson, Jeff Cottrell, Cathy Fowlkes, Barbara Josenhans, Dan Mitchell, Natalie Steele, Marcia Straughn, Allen Teel and Mona Wilson. Teresa Ellis will serve in the Richardson Library.

Patty Villarreal, denominational consultant for the Baptist General Convention of Texas since 1999, has been tapped to lead a new social ministry initiative by the Baptist University of the Americas and Buckner Benevolences. She will work as director of community ministries for Buckner Children and Family Services beginning Nov. 1 and will have an office on the BUA campus.

Dallas Baptist University paid tribute to entrepreneur and philanthropist Noble Hurley at its annual Russell H. Perry Free Enterprise Award dinner. A longtime member of Gaston Oaks Church in Dallas, Hurley died earlier this year. Among other business ventures, he was chairman of Swiss Avenue Bank for more than 20 years. When the bank was sold, he donated his assets to the Baptist Foundation of Texas, establishing several endowment funds benefitting community projects as well as many Baptist institutions, including Dallas Baptist University.

Baylor University has designated five faculty members as master teachers–the highest honor granted the Baylor faculty. Granted the designation were Rachel Moore, senior lecturer of English; J. William Petty, holder of the W.W. Caruth Chair of Entrepreneurship and professor of finance; Alden Smith, chair of the classics department and director of the honors program; William Thomas, the J.E. Bush Professor in accounting; and William Underwood, the Leon Jaworski Professor of Practice and Procedure at Baylor Law School.

Anniversaries

Golden Church in Golden, 100th, Oct. 30-31. Harold Hammond is pastor.

Wayne Ford, 25th, as pastor of Allison Church in Lipan, Nov. 4.

Calvary Church of Oak Cliff in Dallas, 90th, Nov. 14. Former pastors Dan Kent and David Kuykendall are expected to attend. A lunch will follow the morning service. Ted Kiser is pastor.

Retiring

R.V. Rhodes, as pastor of Andice Church in Andice, Oct. 31. He served the church more than 18 years and has been in the ministry 50 years.

James Cheatham, as pastor of First Church in Troup, Dec. 31. A reception will be held in his honor from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 14. He has been in the ministry 49 years, beginning at age 16. He also served East Delta Church in Delta County, Pleasant Hill Church in Cass County, Memorial Church in Waldo, Ark., First Church in Maud, Freeman Heights Church in Garland, First Church in Malakoff and Westwood Church in Tyler.

Deaths

Leroy Patterson, July 16 in Keller. A pastor 48 years, he led First Church in Keller beginning in 1991 and retired this past April. He served six other churches including Memorial Church in Houston from 1975 to 1991. He was a member of the board of trustees of Houston Baptist University nine years, the Executive Board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas three terms and served as the board's vice chairman. He is survived by his wife, Martha; and daughter, Connie Olsen; and six grandchildren.

George Wilson, 75, Oct. 4. He was pastor of churches in Chico, Krum and Lakeview, as well as Ohio and Illinois. He also was a director of missions for an Illinois association 15 years. He was secretary of the Illinois Baptist State Association two years. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Joy; sons, George Jr., Woody and Gregory; brother, Lefty; sisters, Edith Groat, Helen Behrens, Thelma Colter and Lena McKinnon; and seven grandchildren.

Hazel Bland, 77, Oct. 13 in Arlington. She was a journalist with the Grand Prairie Texan, Baptist Standard, the Baptist General Convention of Texas and the Grand Prairie Daily News. She was a member of First Church in Grand Prairie. She was preceded in death by her sister, Frances Hicks. She is survived by her husband, Bruce; son, Ron; and two grandchildren.

John Drakeford, 90, Oct. 16 in Fort Worth. Drakeford, distinguished professor emeritus of psychology and counseling and writer-in-residence at Southwestern Seminary, authored or co-authored 41 books. In recent years, his ministry included performing dramatic monologues of historic Christian figures. A native Australian, he came to Fort Worth in 1955 to accept a teaching position at the seminary, where he remained 31 years. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Robina; sons, Warwick and Brenton; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Paul Talley, 44, Oct. 19 in Kirksville, Mo. Talley was one of 13 people who died in a commuter plane crash. Talley was a member of First Church in Sunnyvale and used his vocation as a photographer to take photos of staff and facilities. He also did volunteer graphic art work for the church and had just delivered a new logo days before his death. He is survived by his wife, Alicia; and daughter, Juliette.

Glenda Drinnon, 64, Oct. 24 in Haskell. She had been the coordinator for students with disabilities at Hardin-Simmons University's academic advising center since 2003. She was a former member of First Church in Haskell and a founding member of Cornerstone Fellowship in Haskell. She is survived by her husband, Cleatus; sons, Stephen and David; daughters, Sharla Carver and Leesa Toliver; brother, James Davis; and nine grandchildren.

Carroll Ray, 96, Oct. 28 in

Burleson. He was pastor of First churches in Palacios, Laredo, Clarksville, Perryton and Cisco, Central Church in Italy, Iola Church in Iola, Emmanuel Church in Houston and Calvary Church in Burleson. He served on the Executive Board of the BGCT and was second vice president from 1954 to 1955. He also was on the board of trustees at Wayland Baptist University and Mexican Baptist Children's Home. He was director of missions for Top O' Texas Area from 1962 to 1973. He served 10 churches in the Burleson area as interim pastor. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Maxine; daughter, Ann Spivey; sons, Carroll Jr. and Robert; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

Ordained

Kyle Steinhauser to the ministry at Little River Church in Cameron Oct. 17.

John Mark Mason to the ministry at Wilshire Park Church in Midland Oct. 24

Joe Luna, Danny McBride, J.C. Bacon, David Meek, Kenneth Early, Shelton Grona, Kenneth Koop and Bill Mercer as deacons at First Church in Edna Oct. 10.