Alumni/ae Deaths
Reverend Paul H. Sharar (’56)
Paul Sharar Obituary Paul H. Sharar, who spent decades with the YMCA creating pioneering programs for young people, veterans, and families while also shaping the organization s international work, died on August 12, 2025, in Glen Rock, N.J. He was 94. Born on April 27, 1931, in Iowa, he grew up during the Great Depression, […]
The Rev. Dr. Robert Edgar Sherman (’83)
The following obituary was originally Published by Jobe Funeral Home and Crematory on August 19, 2025, in Legacy and can be found here. The Rev. Dr. Robert Edgar Sherman, age 94, of Monroeville, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 18, 2025. Bob was born May 3, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of […]
Dr. Marylu J. Fowler (’58)
The following obituary was originally Published by Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services on August 19, 2025, and can be found here. Mary Louise Frances (Marylu) Jensen Fowler, 104, a long-time resident of Signal Mountain, TN, passed away August 5, 2025. She was born in Spokane, WA in 1921, the daughter of Walter A. Jensen […]
Dr. Edison McKinley Amos (’59, ’76)
Dr. Edison McKinley Amos, a devoted Methodist minister, theologian, husband, father, grandfather, and advocate for justice, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the age of 96. For nearly a century, he lived with a purpose rooted in faith, driven by intellect, and held together by love. Born in Max Meadows, Virginia, Edison was […]
Reverend Donald H. Fado, (’58)
The following obituary was originally Published by Michelle Johnson on August 08, 2025, in Hoodline and can be found here. Rev. Don Fado, the United Methodist minister who captivated national attention by blessing a lesbian couple’s union with 95 fellow clergy at the Sacramento Convention Center in 1999, has died at age 91. The pioneering […]
Dr. John A. Jones (’64)
The following obituary was originally Published by WMC in Legacy on Aug. 7, 2025, and can be found here. John Jones Obituary John Allen Jones was born October 22, 1938, in Mt. Olivet, OH. He was the fifth child of Henry Williamson and Olive D. Sullivan Jones and was born 14 years after the next […]
Reverend John R. Squire (’59)
The following obituary was originally Published in Des Moines Register and can be found here. John R. Squire, 94, thought deeply and moved through this world with quiet humor, kindness, and patience. He passed away peacefully on 7/11/2025 at Harmony Gardens Senior Living, Maplewood, Minnesota, where he resided near his children since January 2024. Born […]
Ms. Barbara P. Norton (’97)
The following obituary was originally posted by AWRich Funeral Home and can be found here. Obituary BURLINGTON, VT – Barbara Norton, 84, died peacefully in her sleep during the early morning hours of July 1, 2025, at Birchwood Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Barbara Jean Perry Norton was born on October 5, 1940, to Francis and Melba […]
Reverend Alton R. Pope (’57)
Alton Rask Pope September 11, 1928 – May 5, 2025 Lenexa, Kansas – Alton Rask Pope, age 96, died on May 5, 2025 in Kansas City. A memorial service will be at Lakeview Village, 9100 Park Street, Lenexa, Kansas, Monday, May 12 at 1:00 pm led by Dr. Ira DeSpain, Rev. Pam Bauer Nolan, and […]
Dr. Owen C. Cardwell Jr., (’76)
Dr. Owen C. Cardwell Jr., the Rosel Schewel Distinguished Professor of Education and Human Development and co-director of the Center for Innovative Leadership and Professional Development, died this week. He was 78 years old. When he joined the University of Lynchburg’s education faculty in 2018, Cardwell did so as a longtime pastor, renowned civil rights […]