1920s

Fergus A. Goodridge (Educ ’28) of Richmond, Va., died March 2, 2005.

William B. "Bus" Knight (Educ ’29 L/M) of Alexandria, Va., died May 13, 2005. He was a former principal of Fairfax City Elementary School. Mr. Knight was a patent examiner with the U.S. Patent Office and retired as director of examination for chemical engineering and specialized chemical industries. Survivors include a son, John L. Knight (Col ’67 L/M); two grandsons, John Roberts III (Col ’91 L/M) and Matthew M. Knight (Col ’00 L/M); and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Roberts, who currently works as a performance lecturer in the McIntire Department of Music.

1930s

Edward Valentine Jones (Col ’31, Med ’35) of Stanardsville, Va., died Oct. 9, 2005. He was a medical officer in the U.S. Army during World War II. He served as a public health physician in Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky. Survivors include his wife, Jane Dabney Jones (Educ ’56).

Rachel Kelly Porter (Col ’31, Grad ’33) of Holland, Mich., died April 13, 2005. Ms. Porter was one of the first 12 women admitted to U.Va., from which she also graduated with a master’s degree in botany.

Samuel Cooper Dawson Jr. (Com ’32 L/M) of Salisbury, Md., died Oct. 13, 2005. He served with the U.S. Navy Reserve during World War II. In 1939, he joined his family business, the Penn-Daw Motor Hotel & Restaurant, as manager and president. He was the business manager and assistant baseball coach at the Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va. The "Dawson Baseball Diamond" was built in his honor soon after his retirement. Mr. Dawson also served as president and director emeritus of the camp he purchased, Camp Alleghany for Girls in Lewisburg, W.Va. Among his many memberships and leadership roles, Mr. Dawson was the past director of Washington & Lee Savings and Loan Association, past president of the Virginia Travel Council, past director of the Virginia Hotel Association and past president and chairman of the legislative affairs committee of the Washington Restaurant Association. Mr. Dawson received the Outstanding Alumnus Award from the U.Va. Club of Washington. In February 2005, Mr. Dawson was honored at halftime at U.Va.’s "100 Years of Basketball" celebration as the second-oldest living U.Va. basketball alumnus. Survivors include a daughter, Marion Dawson Phillips (Col ’78).

H. Brice Graves (Com ’32, Grad ’33, Law ’38 L/M) of Richmond, Va., died Oct. 12, 2005. He was senior counsel at Hunton & Williams LLP in Richmond.

George Nelson Dickinson Jr. (Col ’33 A/M) of Lookout Mountain, Ga., died Oct. 2, 2005. He was a Phi Beta Kappa. He spent his career in life insurance, retiring in 1976 as corporate vice president of Provident Life & Accident Insurance Co. After his retirement, Mr. Dickinson volunteered with geriatric and health agencies.

William H. Parker Jr. (Law ’34) of Danville, Va., died Sept. 9, 2005. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Air Forces. From his graduation until his retirement, he practiced law in Danville. He also served as legal counsel for Averett College while on its board of trustees.

Marion Chenault Vick (Grad ’34) of Cape Charles, Va., died Nov. 5, 2005. She taught English, Latin and journalism for 46 years. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority and the Thomas Jefferson Society of U.Va. Among her many leadership roles, she served as director of the Classical Association of Virginia Latin Tournament and as a member of the state evaluating team and the textbook committee.

Frank H. Olton (Col ’35 L/M) of Boca Raton, Fla., died Oct. 6, 2005. Mr. Olton served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, attaining the rank of lieutenant. He worked as a sales manager for Samuel Moore & Co. in Cleveland. He retired as president, CEO and chairman of the board.

George D. Stephenson (Law ’36) of Los Angeles died Oct. 5, 2005. He was a World War II veteran. Mr. Stephenson was an executive at 20th Century Fox Studios in the legal department for 40 years. He was an avid bridge player. Survivors include a brother, William R. Stephenson (Arch ’34).Elizabeth S. Houchens (Grad ’37) of Charlottesville died Aug. 16, 2005.

James A. Wallace (Col ’37) of Memphis, Tenn., died Sept. 15, 2005. He was a captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II. After his extensive medical education, he served as medical director at Wallace Hospital and the Tennessee Psychiatric Hospital. He taught psychiatry at the University of Tennessee for 30 years. Dr. Wallace published several books and articles, in both medicine and history, his hobby. He received the Silver Beaver Award for outstanding contributions to the Boy Scouts of America.

Ella V. Gillespie (Nurs ’38 A/M) of El Paso, Texas, died Sept. 1, 2005. During World War II, she served in the Army Nurse Corps as a surgical nurse in a field hospital with the 8th Evacuation Hospital in the North African and Italian campaigns. She earned the rank of captain. She continued her career as a nurse and teacher in Virginia and Texas.

Michael Harmon Williams Jr. (Col ’38) of Richmond, Va., died Sept. 18, 2005. He was a World War II veteran. He worked as an accountant with Bottle Gas Corp., now Columbia Gas, for 30 years. An avid card player, he became Richmond’s 45th Life Master bridge player in 1964.

Lucy M. Massie (Educ ’39) of Bridgewater, Va., died Aug. 31, 2005. She taught art in the school systems of Bedford, Amherst and Nelson counties before retiring in the early 1980s. Her paintings were featured in many local art shows.

Charles H. Page Jr. (Col ’39 L/M) of Charlottesville died Oct. 17, 2005. A Charlottesville native, his childhood playground was U.Va. During summers, Beta, the unofficial school mascot, would stay at the Page house. Mr. Page was a Charlottesville businessman for 30 years, operating Page Florist with his cousin. He was a 32nd Degree Mason at Charlottesville Lodge #60. He spent much time at the University Pool Hall, where he was made unofficial University eight-ball and billiards champion.

Lawrence G. Starkey (Col ’39, Grad ’42, ’49) of Alexandria, Va., died Sept. 7, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. He was a professor of English at U.Va. and the University of Delaware before being recalled to serve in the Korean War. After being chosen to direct the defense team of the Air Force’s Operations Analysis Office at the Pentagon, he established a similar office in Vietnam to study combat air operations. He retired from the Air Force Reserve as a lieutenant colonel and joined a nonprofit military research institute as a consultant.

Charles Evans Wingo III (Col ’39 L/M) of Richmond, Va., died March 7, 2005. He was a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. He retired as a vice president and trust officer of Sovran Bank, now Bank of America.

1940s

T. Gibson Hobbs Jr. (Engr ’40) of Lynchburg, Va., died Oct. 26, 2005. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Enterprise. He remained in the Navy Reserve for 20 years, retiring as lieutenant commander. After his service in the war, he worked as an engineer at Lynchburg Foundry. He later worked for C.B. Fleet Company, retiring as vice president in charge of manufacturing. For 39 years, Mr. Hobbs served on the board of directors of Lynchburg College. He received an honorary degree and the Thomas Gibson Hobbes Memorial Award, named after his father. He was also a member of the board of directors of U.Va.’s Engineering School, president of the Virginia Engineering Foundation and financial adviser for Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Thomas B. Whiteside (Col ’40 L/M) of Chattanooga, Tenn., died April 23, 2005. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Nils David Kjellstrom (Engr ’41 L/M) of Richmond, Va., died August 26, 2005. He was a member of the Raven Society and Tau Beta Pi fraternity. In 1961, he co-founded Kjellstrom and Lee Inc., retiring in 1990 as president and chairman. He later worked as a consultant in the construction industry. He was a past president of the Associated General Contractors of Virginia and a founding director of the Security Federal Savings & Loan Association of Richmond. Mr. Kjellstrom served as a board member of the Virginia Engineering Foundation of U.Va. Survivors include a daughter, Christine Kjellstrom Douglas (Col ’75, Educ ’76).

Nicolas A. Kritselis (Col ’41) of Greensboro, N.C., died May 1, 2005. He worked as a dairy farmer until he became the owner of a restaurant, Liberty, in South Boston, Va.

Edmund A. Langhorne (Col ’41 L/M) of Virginia Beach died Dec. 24, 2004. He was a U.S. Army officer in World War II serving with General Patton’s 3rd Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He was a member of St. Elmo fraternity, the IMP Society, and the Cornerstone and Rotunda societies. Mr. Langhorne was a partner in the Brown-Arris-Langhorne Insurance Agency in Virginia Beach until his retirement. He served on the board of directors of Virginia Beach General Hospital for 25 years. He was a life member and distinguished adviser emeritus of the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad, which he served for 43 years. He was awarded the Sertoma Club’s Service to Mankind Award in 1969 and the Virginia Beach Division of Emergency Medical Service’s Medal of Merit in 1984.

Joseph N. Rega (Col ’41) of Acme, Pa., died March 20, 2005. He was a pilot and flight instructor during World War II and the Korean War. He attained the rank of commander. For more than 30 years, he was the owner and operator of the J.N. Rega Supply Co.

Holt A. Murray (Col ’42 L/M) of Princeton, N.J., died Aug. 22, 2005. He served as a bomber pilot with the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II. A major, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal and clusters. He worked as a vice president of Crescent Insulated Wire and Cable Co. Inc. Among his many activities, Mr. Murray was a founding member of the Bucks County Scientific Society. Survivors include a son, Thomas W. Murray (Col ’73); a daughter, Regina Murray Volkwein (Educ ’76); a son-in-law, Edward A. Volkwein (GSBA ’69); a daughter-in-law, Susan Arnold Murray (Nurs ’75); and a granddaughter, Megan J. Murray (Col ’06).

Samuel H. Carter (Col ’43, Med ’45 A/M) of Fort Defiance, Va., died Jan. 26, 2006. He was a member of the Seven Society, St. Anthony Hall, the Raven Society and the IMP Society. He was the sports editor for the Cavalier Daily. Dr. Carter served as a flight surgeon during World War II and the Korean War. He opened the Fort Defiance Medical Center in 1954 and practiced family medicine there until his retirement. He was founder and co-owner of the Carter-Coffman Tree Farm. Dr. Carter served on the Augusta County School Board from 1988 to 1995. He was a board member of the Virginia Alliance for Education and the Augusta Medical Center Hospice of the Shenandoah. He was a committee member of Hospice’s Camp Dragonfly, where he volunteered for seven years. Survivors include a son, Lee Carter (GSBA ’82); a granddaughter, Ann Carter Coffman Smith (Col ’95 L/M); and her husband, Wesley Dean Smith (Col ’94 L/M). Arden L. Day Jr. (Col ’43 L/M) of Los Angeles died Sept. 29, 2005. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. At U.Va., he was a member of Zeta Psi fraternity. A career insurance agent and broker, he was president of the Independent Insurance Agents Association of Los Angeles. Mr. Day co-founded the Annual Children’s Bureau Golf Tournament and served on the boards of the Episcopal Home in Alhambra and Hollenbeck Home.

Harold Fisher (Col ’43 A/M) of York, Pa., died Nov. 29, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and as a captain in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Dr. Fisher was an allergist, immunologist and asthma specialist who maintained a private practice in York for more than 56 years. He served as director of the Allergy Clinic of York Hospital for more than 47 years. He was a member of the U.Va. swim team and served as a swim coach at the York YMCA.

Carol Marshall Peirce (Grad ’43) of Cockeysville, Md., died Aug. 31, 2005. She was an English professor at the University of Baltimore until her retirement. She wrote extensively about novelist Lawrence Durrell and was the co-founder and first president of the International Lawrence Durrell Society. She was also the co-editor of the Deus Loci: The Lawrence Durrell Journal. She was known as a visionary professor who embraced technology, and pushed for the creation of a master’s degree program in publications design. She was president of the Edgar Allan Poe Society.

James D. Stauffer (Col ’43 A/M) of Norwalk, Conn., died Nov. 13, 2005. He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Pickett Magruder Greig (Col ’44, Law ’45) of Jamestown R.I., died Aug. 30, 2005. He practiced law in Newport, R.I. For 20 years, Mr. Greig worked in the Commonwealth Land Title office in Providence, R.I.

John O. Sharrett (Col ’45) of New Freedom, Pa., died Nov. 5, 2005. After his neurological surgery residency, he entered into private practice until retirement. Dr. Sharrett then became affiliated with the Social Security Administration as a contract physician. He served as an associate professor of neurological surgery at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and assistant chief of neurological surgery at St. Joseph Hospital. He also held many memberships and served on various medical boards.

Walter S. Ridgway II (Med ’46 L/M) of Allendale, N.J., died Oct. 16, 2005. He was elected for membership in the national leadership honor society, Omicron Delta Kappa, based on his undergraduate leadership roles. At U.Va., he was a member of the Phi Chi medical fraternity. He was a charter member of the Medical Alumni Association’s Advisory Committee and a member of the pre-medical student advisory committee. He served in World War II as a captain and flight surgeon in the U.S. Army Air Forces. Dr. Ridgway went on to practice medicine at Stamford Hospital in Connecticut where he was chief of obstetrics and chairman of the medical board. He was an avid organic farmer and tennis player.

Joan Logan Carter (Nurs ’47) of Dallas died Oct. 31, 2005. She was a registered nurse.

Benjamin M. Tench Jr. (Law ’47) of Gainesville, Fla., died April 25, 2005. He received a Bronze Star for his service as a major in field artillery during World War II. He practiced law in Gainesville until 1962. He then served in the U.S. Foreign Service as head of the U.S. economic mission to Panama and attaché of the U.S. Embassy in Panama. Later, he worked as municipal judge for the city of Gainesville, assistant state attorney, special assistant attorney general and assistant public defender. He was appointed felony court of record judge in 1971, and was elevated to the circuit court of the 8th Judicial Circuit, where he served until 1990. His many leadership roles include being a delegate to the 1956 Democratic National Convention, the state campaign manager in the primary election of 1956, and the state finance coordinator of the Democratic gubernatorial campaign for the general election in 1970. Judge Tench was the founding chairman of the Criminal Law Section of the Florida Bar.

Howell Cobb (Law ’48 A/M) of Beaumont, Texas, died Sept. 16, 2005. He served as a Navy cadet and a U.S. Marine Corps lieutenant in World War II. Before going to law school, he was an aviation instructor at the Pensacola Naval Air Station. After practicing law privately, he was nominated to a new federal bench in 1985 by President Ronald Reagan. Among his memorable cases was a large civil rights case in which he awarded millions of dollars in back pay and compensation to Lufkin Industries employees. Survivors include a son, Howell Cobb III (Col ’76).

Edith J. Ehlert (Nurs ’48 L/M) of Agoura Hills, Calif., died July 13, 2005.

Jane C. Stewart Johnston (Nurs ’48 L/M) of Wheeling W.Va., died June 9, 2005. She spent the majority of her nursing career at Wesley Long Hospital and Women’s Hospital in Greensboro, N.C.

Elizabeth Hooper Rowan (Nurs ’48) of Columbia, Md., died Sept. 19, 2005. She was a maternity nurse at the Bryn Mawr Hospital in Pennsylvania until 1954. She celebrated her 70th birthday with a trip to Antarctica.

Robert P. Shook (Col ’48 L/M) of Birmingham, Ala., died Oct. 3, 2005. He was a captain in the Navy during World War II. He was president and substantial owner of Alabama Industries Corp. Mr. Shook also served on numerous boards including St. Vincent’s Hospital, the Barbara Ingalls Shook Foundation and AMICO.

Meade Whitaker (Law ’48) of Grasonville, Md., died Oct. 5, 2005. He served as an artillery officer with the 1st Marine Division in the South Pacific during World War II. He retired from the Marine Corps Reserve as lieutenant colonel. Judge Whitaker began his career practicing law for Cabaniss, Johnston, Gardner, Dumas & O’Neal in Birmingham, Ala. In 1969, he was appointed tax legislative counsel of the U.S. Treasury Department, and in 1973, he was named chief counsel of the Internal Revenue Service. He also worked as director of federal taxes for Ford Motor Company. In 1981, President Ronald Reagan appointed him judge of the U.S. Tax Court, where he remained until his retirement.

A. Leslie Thornton Jr. (Col ’49) of Lancaster, Va., died Nov. 29, 2005. He served in the Marine Corps during World War II. At U.Va., he was a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and the Eli Banana Society, and served as a football manager. After graduation, he worked in the insurance business, retiring as an independent broker. He was a member of the Jefferson Society.

1950s

Edgar O. Appleby (Law ’50) of Locust Valley, N.Y., died May 9, 2005.

John Tracy Baxter (Law ’50) of Jacksonville, Fla., died Sept. 14, 2005. He was a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

Sidney S. Bowman (Col ’50) of Atlanta died April 21, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. He received a Purple Heart, a battlefield commission and became a company commander. He received a master of theology degree from the Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, Va., and served as an ordained Presbyterian minister in Virginia, Tennessee and Georgia. Edward P. Decker (Col ’50) of Richmond, Va., died Feb. 2, 2005.

Armistead W. Dey (Col ’50 L/M) of Norfolk, Va., died Oct. 22, 2005. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. At U.Va., he was a member of St. Elmo Hall fraternity. He began his career in banking with the National Bank of Commerce, now the First National Bank. Later, he worked for Harvey Lindsay Real Estate Company, from which he retired in 1988. Mr. Dey served as treasurer of the United Communities Fund.

William Mahone IV (Educ ’50 L/M) of Roanoke, Va., died Sept. 28, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. After graduating from U.Va., he taught English at Staunton Military Academy, later serving as assistant to the headmaster. In 1978, he purchased Valley Roofing Inc. in Roanoke, Va. He was a founding member of the Roanoke Chamber of Commerce Backbone Club, a past president of the Virginia Association of Roofing Contractors, and former director of the National Roofing Association. Mr. Mahone was also a lover of horses, riding with the Bedford Hunt for many years. He was inducted into the Jousting Hall of Fame. Survivors include a grandson, William Mahone IV (Col ’09).

Richard C. Mapp Jr. (Engr ’50) of Kitty Hawk, N.C., died Sept. 17, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II as a member of the 86th Fighter-Bomber Group. After graduating from U.Va., he worked in Washington, D.C., as an aeronautical engineer for NASA for 25 years. After retiring to the Outer Banks, he was an advocate for the development of the area, serving as chairman of the Dare County Airport Authority. Survivors include a son, Richard C. Mapp III (Col ’78, Law ’82).

William Haywood Mapp Jr. (Col ’50 L/M) of Columbia, S.C., died Nov. 15, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II. At U.Va., he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and Theta Tau engineering fraternity. After graduation, he worked for Hampton Roads Tractor and Equipment Company in Norfolk, Va., then worked as vice president of A.E. Finley and Associates in Columbia, S.C. In 1962, he helped found Western Carolina Tractor Company, and served as senior vice president. Mr. Mapp was founder and first president of the South Carolina Equipment Distributors Association and served as lieutenant director of the Associated Equipment Dealers USA. He was also founder and first president of the South Carolina chapter of the U.Va. Alumni Association. From 1981 to 1987, he was a member of the Board of Managers of the U.Va. Alumni Association and served on the national selection committee of the Jefferson Scholars program. Survivors include a granddaughter, Elizabeth C. Clawson (Col ’04 L/M).

Daniel J. Whealton (Col ’50) of Salisbury, Md., died Oct. 11, 2005. He received four Bronze Stars and the Distinguished Flying Cross during his service with the U.S. Army Air Forces in England during World War II. Later, he worked for the U.S. Department of Defense in Asia.

James B. Wood (Med ’50 L/M) of Charlottesville died Oct. 8, 2005. During World War II, he served as a medical technician in the U.S. Army. After medical school, he remained at the University Hospital for his residency in pediatrics. Dr. Wood worked in pediatrics for 35 years. Among his many involvements, he was a founding partner of Pediatric Associates of Charlottesville and a fellow in the American Association of Pediatrics. He was also an accomplished cabinetmaker. Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Wood Ball (Nurs ’79).

Talbot Jones Albert III (Col ’51) of Fallston, Md., died Sept. 21, 2004. He attained the rank of major in the U.S. Marine Corps. He earned several medals, including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star, for his service in the Korean War. Mr. Albert worked as a stockbroker. He joined John C. Legg, now Legg Mason, and later Alex Brown, now Deutsche Bank. Since 1995, he was a stockbroker with Chapin, Davis. Mr. Albert was a breeder of thoroughbred racehorses and an amateur steeplechase jockey. He rode hunts in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, in addition to steeplechase races at tracks.

Corydon M. Johnson (Col ’51 L/M) of Simsbury, Conn., died Nov. 28, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II and received a Purple Heart. At U.Va., he was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. After a long career at Stanley Works and the Newell Company, he retired as president of the Judd division of the Newell Company. He served as a volunteer and board member of numerous civic and charitable organizations. Memorial contributions may be made to the Corydon M. and Ruth Leigh Johnson Jefferson Scholars Graduate Fellowship at the University. Survivors include two sons, Steven N. Johnson (Col ’75 L/M) and Eric P. Johnson (Col ’80 L/M); and two grandsons, Eric P. Johnson Jr. (Col ’07) and Douglas S. Johnson (Col ’09).

Charles T. Sherrill (Col ’51) of Savannah, Ga., died Oct. 26, 2005. He worked as a retail merchant in Roanoke, Va., until retiring in 1990. Shelton H. Short III (Law ’51 L/M) of Clarksville, Va., died July 30, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Mr. Short received many graduate degrees during an education that spanned five decades. He served as the Patrick Henry Scholar-In-Residence at Hampden-Sydney College, and the John Randolph Bicentennial Historian and the Nathaniel Macon Scholar and Historian at Randolph-Macon College. Mr. Short was dedicated to promoting the state’s best management practices for forestry. He owned 6,000 acres of pine forests and received the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts’ Forester of the Year award. Additionally, he served as Virginia’s representative to the United Nations for more than 18 years. Recently, he served as trustee emeritus of the George Marshall Foundation and director of the Virginia Tech Forestry and Natural Resources Board. The Forestry Center, north of Boydton, Va., was built on land donated by Mr. Short, in his effort to provide a facility to promote the timber industry in Virginia. Mr. Short and his wife funded many scholarships for students in forestry schools.

Carl W. Smith (Col ’51 L/M) of Charlottesville, Va., died Dec. 8, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army as a second lieutenant during the Korean War. He was recruited to play football for U.Va., where he received his degree in economics. He began his career in the early 1950s as a stockbroker in Richmond, Va. He returned to Charlottesville and founded AMVEST Corp. in 1960, serving as CEO and chairman of the board until his retirement in 2004; on retirement, he served as director emeritus. Mr. Smith was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, the Raven Society, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the IMP Society. He was director of the National Mining Association, and director of the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame. He served on the U.Va. Board of Visitors from 1980 to 1988 and, for two years, as a trustee of the Darden School. In 1997, Mr. Smith and his wife, Hunter, donated $25 million to the University, which was then the largest single monetary gift in U.Va.’s history. The majority went to the expansion of Scott Stadium. In his honor, the area encompassing the stadium is named the Carl Smith Center. In 2003, Mr. and Mrs. Smith gave $22 million to U.Va. for a new performing arts center. Additionally, the schools of architecture, law, medicine and business, the Children’s Medical Center, the Jefferson Scholars program and the Cavalier Marching Band are all beneficiaries of the Smiths’ philanthropy. Survivors include Stuart P. Smith (Col ’91). Memorial donations can be made to the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, P.O. Box 316, Charlottesville, Va., 22901; or to the Virginia Athletics Foundation, specifically the Carl Smith Football Scholarship, P.O. Box 400833, Charlottesville, VA 22904.

William W.A. Walker (Col ’51, Med ’55 L/M) of Fredericksburg, Va., died Nov. 29, 2005. He served as a physician in the U.S. Navy before returning to private practice as a dermatologist in Reading, Pa. He also practiced in Eden, N.C.

Richard L. Laird (Com ’52 L/M) of Wilmington, Del., died Oct. 24, 2005. After graduation, he joined Wilmington Trust, from which he retired as senior vice president in 1992. He was a board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Delaware, the Children’s Beach House and the Delaware Curative Workshop. He was past chairman of the Delaware chapter of Ducks Unlimited, a lifelong member of the Society of Lees of Virginia and past governor of the Society of Colonial Wars. Survivors include a son, Peter B. Laird (Col ’82); and a daughter-in-law, Patricia Norton Laird (Col ’84).

John L. McCain (Med ’52) of Wilson, N.C., died June 29, 2005. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked in an active clinical and solo practice for nearly 50 years. He was a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, a fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and a certified medical director of skilled nursing facilities. He served as medical director of Avante, WilMed Nursing Center and Brian Center, and former medical director of Britthaven. Dr. McCain held many leadership positions, including president of the North Carolina Mental Health Association. He was associate clinical professor of medicine at the UNC School of Medicine. He served on many professional boards and was appointed by President Jimmy Carter to the National Council on Health Planning and Development. He received the Distinguished Service Award from the UNC School of Medicine, the Government Affairs Program Award from the North Carolina Arthritis Foundation, and the AMA "Stemwinder" Award.

J. Michael Poole (Col ’52 A/M) of Gulph Mills, Pa., died Aug. 23, 2005. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Among his many interests, he coached ice hockey at a local high school.

John Thomas Smith (Engr ’52 L/M) of Virginia Beach died Oct. 29, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a member of Theta Tau engineering fraternity, the Virginia Society of Civil Engineers and the A.W.W.A. He worked as a professional engineer for Baldwin & Gregg Ltd. Previously, he worked at Ames and Webb Paving Contractors, the City of Norfolk Public Works and HRSDC. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Mary Ellen Swecker Smith (Nurs ’51 L/M).

William Stewart Burton (Col ’53) of Nassawadox, Va., died Dec. 7, 2005. He practiced internal medicine at Northampton-Accomack Memorial Hospital for 27 years. Dr. Burton served as the District 1 representative to the Medical Society of Virginia.

Frank W. Janssen (Col ’53) of Pebble Beach, Calif., died Oct. 19, 2005. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps until 1948 and was recalled during the Korean War. At U.Va., he earned an ROTC commission in the U.S. Air Force as a second lieutenant. Mr. Janssen entered pilot training and received his wings at Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma. He was a graduate of the Air Force Command and Staff College and the Air Force War College, where he later served on the faculty. He was promoted to the rank of colonel in 1970, then became commander of the 314th Tactical Airlift Wing at Little Rock AFB, Ark. His military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Air Medal and Meritorious Service Medal. After 30 years of military service, he joined Merrill Lynch Inc. as an account executive.

Walter F. Manley (Med ’53 A/M) of Roanoke, Va., died Sept. 21, 2005. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. For 37 years, he worked as a dermatologist in Roanoke. Dr. Manley was a former president of the Virginia Dermatological Association.

Robert E. Norman Jr. (Law ’53) of Blue Bell, Pa., died Sept. 5, 2005. After practicing law in Norfolk, Va., he attended Crozer Theological Seminary in 1963. For 34 years, he served as a United Methodist minister in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.

Robert L. Plunkett (Grad ’53) of Tuscaloosa, Ala., died Oct. 16, 2005. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, attaining the rank of lieutenant. For 24 years, he was a professor of mathematics at the University of Alabama. He was also past chairman of the mathematics department and a former consultant for Northrop Space Laboratories. Previously, Mr. Plunkett served on the mathematics faculty at Vanderbilt University and Florida State University.

Peter Vandervoort (Law ’54) of Bath, Maine, died Oct. 11, 2005. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa. At U.Va., he was inducted into the Order of the Coif. He then attended the Navy Supply Corps School. He served in the U.S. Navy as an officer and retired from the Navy Reserve in 1972 as a commander. In 1958, he joined the Evans, Hand and Evans law firm in Paterson, N.J., and remained there until his retirement. Later, he was of counsel to the Harwood Lloyd law firm. He helped many local nonprofits, including serving as president of the Greater Paterson YMCA.

Robert L. Cassidy (Med ’55 L/M) of Culpeper, Va., died Nov. 26, 2005. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, earning two Purple Hearts. He opened a family medicine practice in Culpeper, Va. He was a charter member of the Culpeper Memorial Hospital medical staff, serving as its first secretary. He also served as the Culpeper medical examiner for 14 years, as president of the Culpeper County Medical Society, and president of the Virginia Academy of Family Physicians. He was active in the American Academy of Family Physicians throughout his life. Dr. Cassidy was appointed professor and founding chairman for the Department of Family Medicine at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1973. Later, he was chief for Kings Children Hospital. He was honored as professor emeritus in 1994. Survivors include a son, Robert L. Cassidy Jr. (Col ’71).

Robert H. Dodd (Col ’55, Med ’58 L/M) of Lakeland, Fla., died Oct. 5, 2005. He was an honorary member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Eta Sigma national scholastic fraternity. Dr. Dodd was a radiologist and a member of Phi Chi medical fraternity.

Jack R. Hodge (Com ’55 L/M) of Fredericksburg, Va., died Sept. 27, 2005. After receiving a master’s degree from the Medical College of Virginia, he worked for 25 years at Mary Washington Hospital, retiring as an executive vice president. Mr. Hodge was co-owner of Learn and Play Child Care Centers. He was also a member of the University’s Thomas Jefferson Society.

Harry Lee Thomas (Col ’55, Law ’58 L/M) of Arlington, Va., died Sept. 16, 2005. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. After graduation, he joined a general law practice where he specialized in trust and estate law. For the past decade, Judge Thomas served as a substitute judge for the juvenile, domestic relations, and traffic courts in Arlington and Fairfax counties. Survivors include Harry L. Thomas Jr. (Col ’76).

Laurence W. Fenton (Col ’56, Law ’59) of Wilmington, Del., died June 6, 2005. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. For five years, he practiced law in Washington D.C., for the Federal Trade Commission. In 1967, he became president of his family’s business, Finkel’s Women’s Clothing.

Richard E. McCallum (Com ’56, Law ’59 L/M) of Vestavia Hills, Ala., died Nov. 16, 2005. He served in the Korean War.

Victor S. Evans (Col ’57) of Columbia, S.C., died Sept. 13, 2005. After graduating from the University of South Carolina School of Law, he worked at the U.S. Justice Department. Later, he was appointed South Carolina’s deputy attorney general in charge of the civil division. He then worked as the chief legal counsel for the South Carolina Department of Highways and Public Transportation.

James Mebane Reinburg (Col ’57) of New Bern, N.C., died May 20, 2005. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He began his career in banking with First & Merchants National Bank in Richmond, Va., retiring as vice president and regional commercial credit administrator from its successor institution, Sovran Bank, in 1990. After retiring, he farmed, producing and marketing specialty vegetables.

William Cowell Stephenson III (Com ’57) of Roanoke, Va., died Oct. 13, 2005. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. After graduation, he joined the family insurance business and later became a partner in Chaney Thomas Stephenson and Hill.

Ovelle T. Kent (Educ ’58) of Birmingham, Ala., died April 29, 2005. She taught school for 36 years and was a charter professor at Jefferson State Community College. After retiring, she volunteered for two years in the Peace Corps, serving on the Caribbean island of St. Martin.

Lawrence A. Menefee Jr. (Arch ’58) of Baltimore died Nov. 12, 2005. An architect, he worked in Baltimore for Smith & Veale Architects; Menefee & Associates, later named Lawrence A. Menefee Architects Inc.; and Probst-Mason Architects. Later, he was a staff architectural consultant for A&R Development.

Mary Lillian Minichan (Educ ’58) of Roanoke, Va., died Nov. 12, 2005. She was a longtime librarian for Roanoke city schools, retiring as library supervisor in 1977. She was awarded the key to the city for her outstanding service to the city of Roanoke.

Dorothea Coleman Moore (Nurs ’58) of Richmond, Va., died Sept. 29, 2005. She was a nurse at Richmond Memorial Hospital for 30 years before retiring in 1991. Survivors include her husband, Vernon Moore (Col ’60); and a son, Vernon L. Moore Jr. (Com ’80).

Johnny H. Sabo (Educ ’58, ’63) of Castlewood, Va., died Oct. 22, 2005. He served in the U.S. Air Force. He taught school in Floyd and Russell counties and was a guidance counselor at Castlewood High School. He was an active leader of clubs and field trips, and presented many school plays with his students. His family owned and operated Sabo’s Grocery in Castlewood.

Sondra Erlach Weinberg (Educ ’58) of Richmond, Va., died June 1, 2005. She taught in the Charlottesville and Richmond public school systems for several years. She served as president of the sisterhood of Congregation Beth Ahabah. She was a member of the council of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. In 1991, she and her husband established the Jay and Sunny Weinberg Lectureship at the University of Richmond. The couple also created the Jay M. and Sondra E. Weinberg Undergraduate Scholarship at Virginia Commonwealth University, where memorial contributions may be sent. Ms. Weinberg and her husband received the Edward A. Wayne Medal from VCU for outstanding contributions to the school. She and her husband were also recently honored by the Virginia Holocaust Museum for philanthropic leadership. Survivors include her husband, Jay M. Weinberg (Col ’54, Law ’59); and son, James L. Weinberg (Law ’87).

John C. Conrad (Col ’59) of Brunswick, Maine, died Nov. 1, 2005. He worked in advertising in New York City and earned several copywriting awards. He later worked at the Music and Arts Center for Humanity in Bridgeport, Conn.

Mary Martha Taylor Hogrefe (Nurs ’59 L/M) of Roanoke, Va., died Dec. 4, 2005.

James G. Lunsford (Educ ’59) of Fairfax, Va., died Oct. 13, 2005. He worked as a high school band director until he was named director of Georgetown bands in 1963. In 1977, he was named music supervisor for Fairfax County schools and, later, for Prince William County schools. Mr. Lunsford served as president of the Virginia Band Directors Association, president of the National Capital Area Wild Turkey Federation and range officer for the Izaak Walton League.

1960s

John Wells Ward (Educ ’60 A/M) of Wytheville, Va., died June 2, 2005. At U.Va., he was student president of the School of Education and was on the Honor Committee. He served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force. He was assistant director of the Social Security Administration’s Wytheville office. Among his many activities, Mr. Ward was past chairman of the Downtown Improvement Committee and past chairman of the Wytheville Housing Authority. He was named a Paul Harris Fellow. He was also named district tennis coach of the year.

Charles R. Huddle III (Engr ’61) of Providence, R.I., died Feb. 18, 2005.

Lazarus W. Powell (Col ’62) of Charlottesville died Oct. 31, 2005. He was a printer and skilled graphic designer. He worked for the Charlottesville Press. For the past 20 years, he was building manager of Newcomb Hall at U.Va. Survivors include a daughter, Emily Powell Koester (Col ’91 L/M).

Owen Jackson Cook (Law ’63) of Atlanta died Jan. 21, 2006. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. At U.Va. he was notes editor for the Virginia Law Review and a member of Pi Delta Epsilon, Omicron Delta Kappa, the Thomas Jefferson chapter of the Phi Alpha Delta fraternity and the Raven Society. He first practiced law with Arnall Golden Gregory in Atlanta, then Gambrell, Harlan, Russell. He later worked with the Brookins & Cook law firm and retired from Cook Youngelson & Wiggins.

Kurt W. Schleicher (Educ ’63, ’69 A/M) of Waynesboro, Va., died Oct. 5, 2005. After 20 years of service, he retired from the U.S. Marine Corps as a commissioned warrant officer. On graduating from U.Va., he taught exceptional children in Wilmington, Del. He served as the administrator of special education for Virginia public schools in Louisa County, Charlottesville and Virginia Beach. Mr. Schleicher later served as principal of St. Mary’s Infant Home for severely multihandicapped children in Norfolk, Va. Among his many leadership positions, he was past president of the Virginia Council of Administrators of Special Education and a member of Gov. Godwin’s blue-ribbon commission to study and recommend legislation for the education of children with special needs. Mr. Schleicher also enjoyed restoring Model A Fords and co-founded the Cape Henry Model A Ford Club.

Charles R. Thomas (GSBA ’63) of Oxford, Ga., died Aug. 30, 2005.

Luroff H. Williams (Educ ’63 L/M) of Warrensburg, Mo., died Aug. 8, 2005.

Zona G. Angle (Educ ’64) of Roanoke, Va., died Nov. 26, 2004. After 38 years of service, she retired from Roanoke City Public Schools. She served as president and treasurer of the Roanoke City Retired Teachers Association.

Edward A. Linden (Col ’64, Law ’67 L/M) of Tucson, Ariz., died Nov. 18, 2005. He began his law career at the international firm of Kelly Frye and Warren in New York City. He then worked as managing partner in private practice with the firm Linden, Chapa and Fields. Later, he served as partner at Whitehill, Linden, Grynkewich and Halladay. More recently, in his independent practice, he specialized in alternative dispute resolution. Among his many activities, he was a member on the Panels of Distinguished Neutrals of the CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution. Mr. Linden also served as a Pima County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem. He was selected as an "Outstanding Citizen of Tucson" and, for the past 18 years, was listed in The Best Lawyers in America. Memorial donations can be sent to the Edward A. Linden fund for head and neck research through the American Cancer Society.

Josephine Roe Eichenberger (Grad ’65) of Wilmington, Del., died Sept. 24, 2005. She was employed by the U.S. Department of Labor. She worked with the National Job Corps program, recruiting the first students from Washington, D.C. More recently, she worked on the development of the Wilmington Job Corps Center. In addition to advocating for poor and disadvantaged youth, she served as secretary and editor of the Anglican Advocate newsletter.

Louise P. Watts (Educ ’65) of Roanoke, Va., died March 7, 2005. She taught in the Roanoke Valley for many years, finishing her career in special education.

George B. Sigler (Grad ’66 L/M) of Oakton, Va., died March 14, 2005. He retired as a senior scientist for the Defense Mapping Agency.

Daniel F. Halloran (Grad ’67) of Albany, N.Y., died July 17, 2005. He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces. He worked for 30 years as a New York state public servant, retiring as the tax department’s personnel director. After his retirement, he taught at Albany Business College, the College of St. Rose and Siena College. He wrote a weekly civil rights column in The Evangelist, was an op-ed contributor to the Schenectady Gazette, and published in many journals.

Robert R. Henderson (Med ’67 L/M) of Monona, Wis., died July 14, 2005. As an undergraduate, he was Phi Beta Kappa. For nearly 30 years, Dr. Henderson was a member of the Dean Health System in Wisconsin. He was board certified in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology. He was a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a founding member of the International Society of Endovascular Surgeons. Dr. Henderson was also the founding member of the cardiology department of St. Mary’s Medical Center and the Dean Health System. In 1961, he held the world record for barefoot skiing, staying upright for 7 minutes and 8 seconds.

Frank Robertson Peters (Com ’67 L/M) of Roanoke, Va., died Nov. 6, 2005. He was sales manager for AA All American of Bedford, Va.

James I. Keane (Grad ’68) of North Potomac, Md., died June 10, 2005. He began his career in law as a clerk for an associate justice on the Maryland Court of Appeals and as assistant Maryland attorney general. When prosecuting a case relying on voluminous documentation, Mr. Keane saw the need for a computer system to manage document databases. He began working with Aspen Systems Corp., Coopers & Lybrand, Arthur Young & Co. and his own company, James Keane Co., to create law-related technology. He was the founding chief legal officer of JusticeLink, the company that began electronically filing court documents. Recently, Mr. Keane served as a consultant and aided in the foundation of a Web-based dispute-resolution company. He co-authored Litigation Support Systems: An Attorney’s Guide.

William S. Godfrey III (Col ’69) of Clayton, Idaho, died June 2, 2005.

Stephen J. Matika (Col ’69 L/M) of Virginia Beach died Aug. 22, 2005.

1970s

Sandra Eagleton (Grad ’70, ’76) of Sanford, N.C., died Nov. 8, 2004. She was a workshop leader, public speaker and principal consultant in Eagleton & Van Buskirk. She retired as president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts, a nonprofit organization. Ms. Eagleton also worked as a college professor, teacher and grants coordinator at many educational institutions in Virginia, Pennsylvania, California and Massachusetts. She was working on her second book. She received many awards, including one from the National Conference on Community and Justice, the "Fund Raiser of the Year" award from the Western Massachusetts Chapter of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives in 2000, the first Woman of Action award from the CARE Center in Holyoke in 2003, and an honorary doctor of humanities from Springfield College.Elijah Davis Howard III (Col ’70 L/M) of San Diego died Oct. 2, 2005.

Jane E. Brown (Educ ’72) of Sterling, Va., died Nov. 8, 2005. She worked as a teacher and guidance counselor for the Fairfax County school system until her retirement.

Thomas L. Noakes (Educ ’72) of Fredericks-burg, Va., died Sept. 17, 2005. Mr. Noakes worked as a teacher, assistant principal and principal in the Caroline County and Spotsylvania school systems.

Sharen E. Shickel Walker (Col ’72 L/M) of Morris Plains, N.J., died Nov. 20, 2005. She worked for Bell Communication Research Corp., retiring as an executive.

Peter M. Dierks (Col ’74, Grad ’79) of Princeton, N.J., died March 26, 2005. After a four-year postdoctorate position in Zurich, Switzerland, Mr. Dierks returned to Charlottesville as an assistant professor in the biology department from 1983 to 1990. He continued his research in crop protection molecular biology at FMC Corp. in Princeton. Survivors include his wife, Connie Perretz Dierks (Col ’74); and a brother, Kenneth A. Dierks (Col ’71).

Beatrice J. Snead (Educ ’74) of Orange, Va., died Sept. 8, 2005.

Charles W. Weir (Col ’74) of Charlottesville died Nov. 18, 2005. He was self-employed in sales. At U.Va., he was a member of the Cavalier Daily staff, the Jefferson Debating Society and Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Survivors include his wife, Susan Gordon Weir (Educ ’73 L/M).

Barbara E. Higgins (Educ ’75) of Roanoke, Va., died July 5, 2005. Ms. Higgins was an active lobbyist for the Mental Health Association before the Virginia General Assembly. She served as chairman of the association during her tenure. She then worked as a pastoral care minister of Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. Later, she served as an oncological social worker for Lewis-Gale Hospital.

Marie Layne Tawes (Col ’75) of Charlottesville died Sept. 3, 2005. An accomplished artist, she specialized in stained-glass art. After graduating with a degree in studio art from U.Va., she experimented with her craft at her Williamsburg studio. In 1983, she moved her business, Firelight Glass Art, to the McGuffey Art Center in Charlottesville. Her many prestigious commissions included the long glass panels at the U.Va. Medical Center and a decorative piece for the White House. She achieved national critical acclaim and recognition and was the recipient of many awards and honors. Her work was also featured at many venues and galleries around the nation. Recently, her work was exhibited at the U.Va. Dell Gallery in honor of her 30 years as a professional Virginia artist.

Roy K. Snell (Grad ’76) of La Grange, Ky., died Nov. 6, 2005. As an undergraduate, he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. He was the commonwealth’s attorney for Kentucky’s Oldham, Trimble and Henry counties. Previously, he was an assistant commonwealth’s attorney and a partner in the firm of Croley, Moore & Snell, which he co-founded in 1990. He also worked as a partner in the Louisville office of Stites & Harbison. Mr. Snell served as president of the board of directors of the Oldham County Historical Society and was integral in opening the Oldham County Museum of History.

Martha Walling Woolery (Educ ’76) of Chesapeake, Va., died Sept. 18, 2005. She began her teaching career in 1976 at Great Bridge High School. There, she was English department head, forensics coach and class sponsor. She was Great Bridge’s Teacher of the Year in 1984. In 1996, she moved to Hickory High School, where she was an advanced placement English teacher and department head. She was Chesapeake’s Teacher of the Year in 1999. She also taught at Virginia Wesleyan College.

Robert C. Eure (Col ’77) of Portland, Ore., died Oct. 4, 2005. A career journalist, Mr. Eure began his career at the weekly Culpeper News, then as a reporter and editor for the Daily Progress in Charlottesville. He spent nearly 11 years covering the General Assembly and politics for Virginia newspapers. Since 1994, he made his home in Portland, first working as a staff writer for the Portland Oregonian, then for the Wall Street Journal’s northwest bureau. In 2002, Mr. Eure began teaching the principles and practices of ethical journalism and free and responsible press to reporters in places with little freedom of press. He served extended tours in several nations, including twice in Afghanistan, where he helped Afghani journalists develop their first independent news agency. Mr. Eure was a Knight International Press Fellow and a Fellow of the International Center for Journalists.

Maureen Breen Gerhardt (Nurs ’78) of Greensboro, N.C., died July 16, 2005. She graduated from U.Va. with honors and worked as a coronary care nurse until attending law school in 1981. She then served as St. Thomas Hospital’s first in-house legal counsel. She went on to become an associate with the law firm of Howell, Fisher and Branham in Nashville, Tenn., and then an associate with the predecessor firm to Stern Klepfer & Wright in Greensboro, N.C. She also served on the board of trustees of the Greensboro Day School. Survivors include her husband of 23 years, Edward B. Gerhardt (Med ’81).

Thomas C. Schweizer (Grad ’79) of Herndon, Va., died Sept. 3, 2005. After receiving a doctoral degree in nuclear physics, he began a career in renewable energy. He was president and CEO of Princeton Energy Resources International Co. He received the outstanding program award from the U.S. Department of Energy for his work with wind energy. Survivors include a son, Robert T. Schweizer (Col ’06).

1980s

Thomas R. Thornley (Educ ’80) of Bridgewater, Va., died May 3, 2005. He was a professor of music at Bridgewater College, retiring as chairman. He was voted professor of the year in 1972 and 1974 by the student body. He was memorialized in a special concert at the college. Previously, Mr. Thornley taught at South Carolina State University and was a professor of music education at Campbell University in North Carolina. He also toured with the New York road company of South Pacific and Guys and Dolls, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus, and Holiday on Ice bands.

Robert Lockwood Graff (Engr ’81) of Clarksville, Ohio, died Dec. 10, 2003. He was a chemical engineer with the International Paper Co. and held six patents with the company for chemical processes.

Carolyn Wingate Hyde (Educ ’82 A/M) of Richmond, Va., died Nov. 1, 2005. She taught biology for 28 years in Charleston, S.C., and Henrico County, Va. She was on the selection committee for Jefferson Scholars at U.Va. She was president of the scholarship endowment committee for the Tuckahoe Woman’s Club. She volunteered at the Massey Cancer Center for eight years.

Lesley Anne Fleming Scharrer (Educ ’82) of Roseland, Va., died May 18, 2005. She worked as an educator in Wasilla, Alaska, for 20 years before retiring as principal of Goose Bay Elementary School in 2004.

John M. Vlissides (Engr ’83) of Mahogan Lake, N.Y., died Nov. 24, 2005. He was a researcher for IBM who revolutionized the field of software development. He co-wrote Design Patterns in 1994, the seminal work on the subject. He also served as a consultant to Hewlett-Packard Co. and Fujitsu America Inc., among others. He received U.Va.’s electrical engineering department Chairperson’s Prize in 1983, the IMB Outstanding Technical Achievement Award and 1996, and was elected to the IBM Academy of Technology in 1998.

Mark Anthony Matherly (Col ’85) of Gretna, Va., died Sept. 25, 2005. Mr. Matherly worked as a registered nurse at Emory Hospital in Atlanta. He was a member of the Jefferson Society at U.Va.

Emory E. Donelson III (Com ’86) of Richmond, Va., died Nov. 7, 2005. He was chief financial officer for Southern Title Insurance Corp. Survivors include his wife, Becky Little Donelson (Com ’89), and three children.

Thomas P. Martin (Med ’86 L/M) of Roanoke, Va., died Oct. 19, 2005. Dr. Martin worked as a physician at Vistar Eye Center in Roanoke. He was an avid basketball fan and coached children’s basketball teams.

Steve Pavlica (Engr ’87) of Chantilly, Va., died May 6, 2005. He taught at Ski Liberty Mountain, Pa. He was an Alpine Level III member of the eastern division of the Professional Ski Instructors of America.

Kelly Scott Perdue (Col ’87) of Charlottesville died Dec. 15, 2005. He was a clinical pharmacist at Martha Jefferson Hospital-associated family practices. He was also a member of the band Mando Mafia. He played the mandolin and was proficient on many other instruments. Mr. Perdue won several awards, both individually and as a member of Mando Mafia, at music festivals on the East Coast. One of the band’s albums received an award from a French music magazine. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Steel Perdue (Nurs ’79); his parents, Charles L. Perdue and Nancy Martin-Perdue (Col ’74), both faculty members with U.Va.’s anthropology department; brothers Martin C. Perdue (Col ’78, Arch ’86) and Marc C. Perdue (Col ’80); and sisters-in-law Anne E. Bromley (Col ’80) and Susan Holbrook Perdue (Arch ’86).

1990s

Christopher Robin Dove (Engr ’97 L/M) of Warrenton, Va., died Sept. 16, 2005. In January 2005, he received his professional engineering license. He worked with Rockmond + Budy Associates. Mr. Dove was also a longtime volunteer with Young Life. Sandra Hepp Eagle (Grad ’98) of Linville, Va., died Aug. 21, 2005. Survivors include her husband, John R. Eagle (Med ’63 L/M); and a son, David A. Eagle (Col ’89, Med ’93 L/M).

Melinda L. Cox (Col ’99) of Richmond, Va., died Sept. 16, 2005. After graduating with honors from U.Va., she attended the Medical College of Virginia on a full scholarship. She was completing her Ph.D. degree in pharmacology.

John R. Stoltzfus (Med ’99) of Charlottesville died July 12, 2005. After his five-year residency in child and adult psychiatry, he did graduate work in public health at the University of Iowa. Dr. Stoltzfus held a forensic psychiatry fellowship at the Institute of Law, Psychiatry & Public Policy at U.Va.

2000s

Louise Mary Lowe (Arch ’01) of Niskayuna, N.Y., died July 7, 2005. She was an architect and community planner with Synthesis in Schenectady, N.Y.

Katherine M. Miller (Col ’01) of Avon, Conn., died Sept. 10, 2005. She was a student at the Des Moines University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Survivors include her father, Richard J. Miller (Law ’71); and brother, Andrew J. Miller (Col ’99). A fund has been established in Ms. Miller’s memory in the Department of Classics, to which she was devoted. Contributions may be sent to the Katherine M. Miller Fund, c/o the Department of Classics, University of Virginia, P.O. Box 400788, Charlottesville VA 22904-4788.

Michelle E. Collier (Col ’08) of Hillsdale, N.J., died Nov. 18, 2005. Survivors include a brother, Kevin Collier (Col ’05). Memorial gifts may be made to the Michelle E. Collier Scholarship Fund, c/o Bank of America, Attn: Lauren Jurkovic, 84 Park Avenue, Hillsdale, N.J. 07642.

Faculty and Friends

Mary Lee Settle of Charlottesville died Sept. 27, 2005. An author of historical fiction, her novels include The Beulah Quintet. In total, she published 22 books. At the time of her death, she was working on Tom: An Appreciation of Thomas Jefferson, an "imagined biography" focusing on Jefferson’s youth. In 1978, she won the National Book Award for Blood Tie, the story of American and British expatriates in Turkey. Ms. Settle was an associate professor at Bard College and taught periodically at U.Va. throughout her life.

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