Post Roger G. Gaddis Professor Emeritus of Psychology Dr. Roger G. Gaddis (1946-2020) was born in Gastonia, N.C., to A.A. and Minalee Gaddis. He graduated in 1965 from the former Frank L. Ashley High School in Gastonia. He then earned his bachelor’s degree in English from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, his master’s degree in English from […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Nettie Rayle Gidney Professor Emerita of Voice Nettie Rayle Gidney (1909- 2005) was born in Greensboro, N.C., the second of five daughters, to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rayle. Her father was a carpenter and her mother, in Mrs. Gidney’s words, “was a true mother.” She was married to Robert S. Gidney of Shelby, N.C., and they had three […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Delores ‘Dee’ Hunt Professor Emerita of Physical Education, Dean Emerita of the School of Education, Vice President Emerita of Student Development “Dee Hunt has been a towering figure at Gardner-Webb for decades. Her fingerprints are all over the University’s success,” noted Gardner-Webb President, Dr. William Downs. “Dr. Hunt left an indelible impression on anyone who met her…fiercely determined, […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
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
