Post Marion ‘Lansford’ Jolley Professor Emeritus of Social Sciences Marion “Lansford” Jolley (1927-2013), professor emeritus of social sciences, was born in Cleveland County, N.C., the son of M.A. and Dovie Jolley, of Boiling Springs. Lansford’s mother, Dovie H. Jolley, taught first grade at Boiling Springs Elementary School for 46 years and was a graduate of Gardner-Webb. Lansford’s father, Marion […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post D. Doris Jones Professor Emerita of Sociology D. Doris Jones (1925-1998) was born in Greenville, S.C. She was the daughter of Walter Hobert and Azelia King Jones. After graduating from Mauldin High School, Mauldin, S.C., in 1942, Jones entered Furman University, Greenville, S.C., where she earned the Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology. While serving as a full-time […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Gerald Keown Professor Emeritus of Biblical Studies Gerald L. Keown (1946-2021) was the son of Harlice Edmond Keown and Mildred Joiner Keown, formerly of Anniston, Ala. The couple welcomed Gerald in 1946 following the end of World War II, and his sister was born three years later. Keown’s mother worked as a secretary and in various administration […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Robert L. Lamb Dean Emeritus, School of Divinity In the 116-year history of Gardner-Webb University, numerous faculty pioneers have engineered components of campus life and curriculum. One of those influential professors was Dr. Robert L. “Bob” Lamb, (1930-2021) dean emeritus of the M. Christopher White School of Divinity. “While we are all deeply saddened by Dr. Lamb’s passing, […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Betty Hoyle Logan Associate Professor Emerita of Business Betty Hoyle Logan (1926-2015) was born in Shelby, N.C. Her parents were Alex and Evelyn Shyte Hoyle. She graduated from Shelby High School in the Class of 1943. Logan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in secretarial administration from Woman’s College in Greensboro (now the University of North Carolina at […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Abbie Miller Mitchell Professor Emerita of Music Abbie Miller Mitchell (1907-2002) was born in Lamar, Colo., to Abbie Ellis Dawson and Marvin Miller. Her mother was a musician; her father worked in a business school. The family moved to Owensboro, Ky., where Mitchell spent her formative years. Mitchell graduated from Owensboro High School in 1924. She furthered her […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Martin Arthur ‘M.A.’ Moseley Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Martin Arthur “M.A.” Moseley (1912-1987) was born in the small town of Cowpens, S.C. Moseley was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Arthur Moseley Sr., a prominent family in the community. His father was the town mayor, and the owner of a local bank, cotton gin, and community store. The […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post M. Vann Murrell Professor Emeritus of Religion Dr. M. Vann Murrell (1929-2019), professor emeritus of religion and former chair of the Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy, was born in Jacksonville, N.C., to Mr. and Mrs. Z. Ennis Murrell. Murrell graduated from Wake Forest College (now Wake Forest University) with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1951; the […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Sherman Parrish Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Clarence “Sherman” Parrish served Gardner-Webb for over three decades in the Department of Natural Sciences. He was known for his personal investment in students’ success, professional connections, willingness to serve his community, and a calm demeanor. Parrish passed away at age on 85 on August 6th, 2023. Parrish was a North […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post F. Thirlen Osborne Professor Emeritus of English F. Thirlen Osborne (1921-2018), son of Fillmore and Eddie Mae Dee Osborne, was born and raised in Winchester, Ky. His father was a dairyman, and Thirlen helped him deliver milk from house to house; this taught Thirlen a strong work ethic and connection to community and to a variety of people. […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
