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In Memoriam Joshua Allen ’98, aged 43, died Aug. 3. He received an associate’s degree in construction management from JBU. He later earned his bachelor’s degree in youth ministry from Mt. Vernon Nazarene University and worked as a youth pastor at Missanabie Woods Academy. Allen was also the owner/operator of Allen Home Inspections. 01 Eileen Anthony ’64, age 77, died Sept. 18. She graduated from JBU and West Virginia University School of Social Work. Anthony worked in the field of social work for over 50 years and established a counseling practiced called Brighter Pathways. 02 Ruth Beal, age 94, died July 19. She was a member of the JBU Master Builders Society. 03 Donna Berry ’53, age 85, died Sept. 7. She attended JBU for two semesters and later met her husband in Siloam Springs. Donna loved to cook, read, travel and visit with her friends. 04
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Betty (Anderson) Cook ’53, age 89, died July 5. She majored in elementary education at JBU and met her husband through her job as a telephone operator at JBU. 10
Charles Butler ’49, age 90, died Aug. 29. He earned a degree in mechanical engineering from JBU. After serving in the U.S. Army, Butler worked as a mechanical engineer for Corning Glass Works for over 30 years. 06
Louise “Lou” Fager-Standford ’51, age 93, died April 29. She earned a degree in biology from JBU and served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years. After retiring, she continued to work as an R.N. for hospitals in Kansas.
Virginia (Kulvicki) Castleman ’64, age 77, died May 12. She obtained a degree in education from JBU and worked as a school teacher for 30 years. She later earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas and worked as an attorney ad litem. 07
Mary (Ebersold) Fisher ’77, age 85, died July 12. At JBU she earned a degree in elementary education and enjoyed her work as a substitute teacher for Nixa schools. 11
Lela Combs ’89, age 77, died Aug. 24. She earned her associate’s degree in office administration and worked as a secretary in the Office of Admissions at JBU for several years. Lela later worked as a warden’s secretary for the State Department of Corrections. 08 Richard “Dick” Connell ’52, age 89, died June 22. He studied physical education and health at JBU. Connell taught science, health and PE, and he coached several sports teams before serving as a superintendent. 09
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Doris Burns ’51, age 96, died Aug. 6. She earned a degree in Bible and religious studies at JBU. Doris loved reading, sewing and gardening. 05
Terry Franklin ’96, age 73, died Aug. 15. He earned a degree in organizational management from JBU. He was the financial director for the city of Bentonville for 15 years and the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport for 20 years. Franklin also served in the Army National Guard for 20 years. 13
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Kenneth “Ken” Flory ’72, age 70, died Sept. 5. He earned a degree in broadcasting from JBU. Ken worked for over 30 years at KUOA and started an online newspaper after retirement. 12
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