Alumni/ae Deaths
Reverend Dr. Richard R. Streeter (STH ’65)
This obituary was originally posted by Dignity Memorial and can be found here. On January 25, 2024, a legend was born. The Reverend Doctor Richard R. (Dick) Streeter, Servant of God, Beloved Pastor, Minister to All, passed peacefully in the arms of his beautiful wife Patricia surrounded by loving family. His biggest pride – his family – […]
Dr. Larry Gene Keeter (STH ’71, GRS ’71)
This obituary was originally posted by Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and can be found here. LARRY G. KEETER was a Spindale native, a gifted teacher, ASU professor emeritus, and former Mayor of Boone. He was professor of sociology at Appalachian State University, at Campbell University, and at Emerson College, Massachusetts, as well as faculty exchange professor […]
Reverend Harold C. Craige (STH ’63)
This obituary was originally posted by Patron-Myer Funeral Home, Inc. and can be found here. Rev. Harold Carr Craige, 85, of Montrose, PA, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 in his home, surrounded by his family. Born October 20, 1938, in Meshoppen, PA, the son of Thomas Houston and Ruth Inez Palmer Craige II. Harold was born […]
Reverend Dr. Gene Malcolm Ferguson (STH ’57, ’80)
This obituary was originally posted by the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle and can be found here. Rev. Dr. Gene Malcolm Ferguson is reunited in heaven with his beloved wife of 62 years, the late Joy Reeves. Devoted father of Lori Jean (Klaus) Schonrank, James Alexander (Lillian) Ferguson; grandfather of Nathan Alexander (Christine) Ferguson, Wesley Malcolm Ferguson, Bret William […]
Reverend Dr. Richard N. Dearing (STH ’64)
This obituary was originally posted by Metz Mortuary and can be found here. On January 16th at Deer Lodge Centre, our dear dad, Dr. Richard (Dick) Dearing died. He is survived by his children Kevin (Susan Barnett) and Robin (Jason Noordman) Dearing and stepchildren Geoff (Jill Cooper), Jacquie and Pauline (Darren Osadchuk) Ripat; his grandchildren Ben, Maureen, […]
Reverend Marjorie L. Hiles (STH ’74)
This obituary was originally posted by Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home and Crematory and can be found here. Rev. Marjorie L. Hiles, age 97, formerly of Cranston, died Monday, January 22, 2024. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Alfred W. and Martha M. (Kottek) Logan. She was a graduate of Bryant College, Brown University, and Boston […]
Mrs. Mary Louise Booth (STH ’52)
This obituary was originally posted by Dayton Daily News and can be found here. Mary Lou (Jones) Booth was born on August 10, 1926 in Pelham, South Carolina to Grace Moore and William Manly Jones. She received her bachelor’s from Lander College and master’s degrees from Boston and Miami Universities. In 1951 she married Newell S. Booth, […]
Dr. Horace R. Pratt (STH ’88)
This obituary was originally posted by Metropolitan Funeral Service and can be found here. Dr. Horace Roland Pratt of Hampton Virginia transitioned December 16, 2023 at the age of 80 after a long illness. Dr. Pratt attended Norfolk State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics. He was later employed with GE Portable […]
Mrs. Janet Cordes Gibson (STH ’61)
This obituary was originally posted by East Bay Times and can be found here. Janet Gibson, our cherished mom, sister, aunt, grandma, friend, and champion, passed away on October 31, 2023. Janet was born on April 30, 1937 and grew up with her parents and older brother, Charles, in San Mateo, CA. One of her first jobs […]
Mr. Marvin “Ed” E. Gibson (STH ’61)
This obituary was originally posted by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and can be found here. August 24, 1935 – May 30, 2018 Ed Gibson lived a great life filled with family, friends, travels, dogs, cars, lawn chairs, beers, movies, poetry and books. His subtle sense of humor and compassionate heart made it easy […]