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 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
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 Valerie M. Parry Dean Emerita, Libraries Valerie M. Parry (1946-2016) grew up on the east end of Long Island, N.Y.; she was to discover a love for libraries that led to a career of more than 40 years. Accustomed to small town life, Parry attended Bridgehampton, a school that housed kindergarten through the 12th grade, and she graduated […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Jack Partain Professor Emeritus of Religion Jackie “Jack” Gene Partain (1933-2010) was born to Charles Forris and Una Jean Partain in Erath County, Texas. After struggling to start their farm in the midst of drought and depression, his parents moved to the Dallas area, where his father worked in retail sales and his mother in the fashion […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Patricia Woodward Partin Professor Emerita of Psychology and Counseling Patricia Woodward Partin (1938-2012) was born in Albemarle, N.C., to J. Floyd and Pauline Willis Woodward. Her mother was a teacher for 40 years, and her father was a superintendent in the Wilkes County school system. She had one sister, Gail. Partin graduated from Wilkes Central High School and […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Launita ‘Lonnie’ June Eye Proctor Professor Emerita of Physical Education Launita “Lonnie” June Eye Proctor (1929 -2014) was born in Rantoul, Kan., to Dr. Boyd Franklin and Mary Jane Sutton Eye. She and her two brothers were reared in Philadelphia, Pa. Proctor spent her early years just outside of Philadelphia until moving to Missouri. She graduated from Central High School […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
Post Paul John Stacy Professor Emeritus of Biology Paul John Stacy (1907-1991), a native of Cleveland County, N.C., was the son of the late Lucius and Sarah Stacy. He had one sister, Mary Elizabeth Stacy. Upon completion of high school, Stacy attended Duke University. He also did graduate work at Duke in cancer research. Stacy was professor of biology […] Office of University Communications | August 25, 2022
