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Ģý Remembers: Dr. Orneita Burton

Dr. Orneita Gray Burton, 68, longtime Ģý professor of management sciences and information systems, died Oct. 5, 2025. A memorial service is planned for today at 2 p.m. at Elmwood Funeral Home (5750 Highway 277 South, Abilene, Texas). Burton was born April 6, 1957, in Blytheville, Arkansas, one of 12 children in her family. … Continued

Ģý Remembers: JoLynn Bullock

JoLynn Calk Bullock (’59), co-namesake of one of Ģý’s newest residence halls, died June 9, 2025, in Granbury, Texas, at age 87. She was born July 31, 1937, in Houston, Texas, and grew up in New Iberia, Louisiana. She attended Ģý for one year before marrying Joe Bullock, and they relocated to Houston … Continued

Ģý Remembers: Clark Potts

Longtime Ģý communications professional Forrest Clark Potts, 93, of Abilene, Texas, died May 30, 2025. A private family graveside service will be held in his Arkansas hometown. He was born Aug. 13, 1931, in Western Grove and grew up in Rogers and various towns across northwest Arkansas. He was editor of The Optimist student newspaper in … Continued

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Ģý Remembers: James Muns

Former longtime Ģý trustee James N. Muns (’53), 93, died March 6, 2025. He was born Jan. 6, 1932, in Sweetwater, Texas; wed classmate Betty Bell (’53) in 1952; earned a B.S. degree in business administration with minors in psychology and Christian education, and was a member of the undefeated 1950 Wildcat football team. A memorial … Continued

Ģý Remembers: Kay Skelton

Former longtime Ģý trustee Kay (Coleman ’62) Skelton, 85, died March 12, 2025, in Denison, Texas. She was born Jan. 16, 1940, in Abilene, Texas, to Ann and A.M. “Tonto” Coleman Jr. (’28), who was Ģý head football coach and later, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference. She earned a B.A. degree in mass communication and … Continued

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Ģý Remembers: Martha Morris

Martha Ann (Smith ’58) Morris, a longtime Ģý supporter and recipient of an honorary doctorate, died Jan. 2, 2025, in Abilene, Texas, at age 88. A memorial service is planned for Monday, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. at University Church of Christ. She was born July 28, 1936, in Terrell, Texas, and graduated high … Continued

Craig Churchill

Ģý Remembers: Craig Churchill

Stuart Craig Churchill (’91 M.S.) died Nov. 21, 2024, in Abilene, Texas, at age 62. He was born March 5, 1962, in Bryan, Texas, and married Anita Killough in 1986.  A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Minter Lane Church of Christ, with family visitation from 3:30-4:30 p.m.  … Continued

Pam Money

Ģý Remembers: Pam Money

Former Ģý first lady Pam (Handy ’65) Money, ​81, died Nov. 25, 2024, in Abilene, Texas. A memorial service is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at University Church of Christ (733 E.N. 16th St., Abilene, Texas 79601), with family visitation immediately afterward. The service will also be available to watch by … Continued

Ģý Remembers: John Ray Godfrey

Sharp-shooting guard John Ray Godfrey (’68), one of the greatest all-around men’s basketball players in Ģý history, died Nov. 17, 2024, at age 80. Visitation is planned for 5:30 p.m., Nov. 18, and a funeral service at 2 p.m., Nov. 19, both at Peacock (Texas) First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Aspermont (Texas) … Continued

Ģý Remembers: Steve Carrizal

Former Ģý trustee Steve Garcia Carrizal (’66) of Round Rock, Texas, died Sept. 22, 2024, at age 82. He was born Nov. 20, 1941, in Houston, Texas. Carrizal devoted himself for more than four decades as a congregational minister to churches in four Texas cities. He met Ģý classmate Vera Jeanne Petty (’63) in December 1962. During their courtship, he became … Continued