HUNTINGDON COLLEGE

News Release

May 4, 2026
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Laura Brelsford | hcnews@hawks.huntingdon.edu | (334) 833-4563

April 2026 Alumni News

Births

• Parker Adams ’13 and his wife, Sarah, welcomed a daughter, Amelia Jane Adams, in April 2026.
• Barrett Leverette Edge ’16 and her husband, Robert Marcus Edge, Jr., welcomed a daughter, Caroline Foster Edge, in April 2026.
• Kristen Curtis Wright ’16 and her husband, Micah Wright ’15, welcomed a daughter, Bennett Christine Wright, in April 2026.
• Abby Rohde Wolfe ’18 and her husband, Jeremy Wolfe ’16, welcomed a daughter, Charley James Wolfe, in April 2026.
• Amber Wall Seymour ’19 and her husband, Austin, welcomed a son, Casey Seymour, in April 2026.
• Addison Fuller Franklin ’21 and her husband, Blazye, welcomed a daughter, Lennon Blaire Franklin, in April 2026.
• Sydney Morgan Haveard ’21 and her husband, Jesse, welcomed a son, Brooks Morgan Haveard, in April 2026.
• Anna Vaughn Brasher ’22 and her husband, Nathan, welcomed a son, Bentley Duane Brasher, in April 2026.
• Sebastian Verger ’23 and his wife, McKenzie, welcomed a daughter, Iris Ann Verger, in April 2026.

Weddings

• Amanda Crowell ’21 married Will Kirkland in April 2026.
• Quinn Hyche ’21 married Victoria Williams in April 2026.
• Abigail Marler ’21 married Tanner Strickland in April 2026.
• Will Bearden ’22 married Savannah Patterson in April 2026.
• Lydia Lewis ’22 married Gaines Jordan ’22 in April 2026.
• Natalie Ritchey ’23 married Landon Cotney ’23 in April 2026.
• Addi Jacobs ’24 married Nate Johns ’25 in April 2026.

Graduate School Graduations

• Jace Bailey ’23 completed a doctorate of physical therapy from Faulkner University in April 2026.
• Morgan Ilsley ’23 completed a doctorate of physical therapy from Faulkner University in April 2026.
• Natalie Moody ’23 completed a doctorate in physical therapy from Faulkner University in April 2026.

Retirements/Promotions/Honors/General News

• Margo Knowles Williams ’62 is retired from a career in education and volunteer work for the Miami zoos and is now living in Pompano Beach, FL. She is active in the community chorus, Rotary Club and the area’s Opera Society.
• Brenda Dennis ’90, the President and CEO of the Millbrook Chamber of Commerce, was recognized as an Alabama Accredited Chamber Executive by Alabama Chambers.
• Chad Shannon ’99 was named Principal at West Elementary School in Cullman, Alabama.
• Leanne Mallory Carroll ’05 was tapped to be a member of the prestigious all-women campus honorary, The Thirty One, at the University of Alabama.
• Kathleen Penney Childree ’15 was featured in the Spring 2026 AOII magazine, To Dragma. The article highlighted her role as Dean of Students at Huntingdon College, life-long learning, and dedication to student development in higher education.
• Chris Blight ’13 achieved his 250th win as a high school head coach. He leads the girls’ soccer team at Oak Mountain High School in Alabama.
• Abigail Olmeda Stinson ’18 began the Georgia State University MSN-PNP program in January 2026.
• Parker High ’23 presented at the annual session for the Medical Association of the State of Alabama in April and received first place for Case Study Podium Presentation.
• Jacob Holston ’23 presented at the annual session for the Medical Association of the State of Alabama and received 1st place for Research Podium Presentation.
• Blake Wilson ’25 has joined the football coaching staff at Point University.

In Memoriam

• Libba Denson Lipscomb ’50 passed away on April 12, 2026, in Auburn, Alabama.
• Barbara Walker Mitchell ’55 passed away on April 1, 2026, in Columbus, Georgia.
• Marcia Mathews Reichert ’59 passed away on April 29, 2026, in Newberry, South Carolina.
• Joe Lisenby ’60 passed away on April 21, 2026, in Greenville, Alabama.
• Maryetta Propst Buchanan ’62 passed away on April 21, 2026, in Huntsville, Alabama. We extend condolences to her daughter, Mary Shea Buchanan Gaston ’91, her son-in-law Jackie Gaston ’90, and her granddaughter, Virginia Gaston Hagood ’20.
• Christianne Henderson ’63 passed away on April 25, 2026, in Montgomery, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester K. Henderson, Jr. ’63.
• Dianne Grissette Colquitt ’64 passed away on April 3, 2026, in Montgomery, Alabama.
• Robin Speight Davy ’65 passed away on March 15, 2026, in Haymarket, Virginia.
• Robert Moseley ’69 passed away on April 26, 2026, in Roanoke, Alabama.
• Susan Way Zuber ’69 passed away on April 6, 2026, in Homewood, Alabama. We extend condolences to her husband, Skip Zuber ’66.
• Loretto Love Meriwether ’70 passed away on April 11, 2026, in Pensacola, Florida.
• Beverly Read Calder ’78 passed away on April 18, 2026, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
• Sheliah Jeffcoat Collins ’97 passed away on October 19, 2025, in Camden, Alabama.

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