LORI HINSHAW DUNAWAY (‘83) is a retired school psychology specialist and licensed psychological examiner. She currently lives in Jonesboro and takes care of her parents full-time. Lori tries to see her grandkids as often as possible. God has blessed her with two amazing sons, beautiful and talented daughter-in-laws, and four extraordinary grandchildren!

ROBIN COTHREN REEVES (‘94) recently retired for the second time and will be moving to Greenbrier, AR this summer. After retiring from being a media specialist in Arkansas education in 2022, she taught P.E. at the top of the world in Utqiagvik, Alaska for six semesters, before retiring again.

TODD VINSON (‘83) welcomed his first grandson(Allen) to the world two years ago. Allen’s mother, Abby, is a former Williams Works student. Todd’s daughter Libby will be on campus in the fall and she is excited to be in the teaching program. He hopes his youngest, Annie, will come to WBU in the fall of 2028. Sadly, Todd’s mother, Mary, passed away in May 2025. Todd has pastored FBC Keiser since 2004 and God has blessed him in many ways including his wonderful memories of Williams.

TAYLOR ARCHER WOOLDRIDGE (‘18) married Tyler Wooldridge in 2021, and the couple is excited to welcome their first child, Josey, in March 2026!

CHRIS MELTON (‘87) has been with her husband, Danny, for 40 years and will have been married for 33 years in August. They have two wonderful children, Heather and Derek. Heather will be getting married this April! Chris is looking forward to this chapter of her life and hopes to be a grandparent one day!

SHERRILL GUNN (’76) is retired and enjoying her grandchildren, golf, and raising honey bees. She is a member of Bluegrass Baptist Church in Georgetown, KY.

LARRY ALLGOOD (’69) and his wife Jeanne completed a move back home to Georgia after living in Florida since 2016. For the past 20 years, Larry has worked part-time as a FEMA contract disaster housing inspector, following major disasters such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and fires. Now that he is settled back in Georgia, he has been able to spend more time traveling in his RV. He and Jeanne are planning a late spring or early summer trip that will take them on a loop through Arkansas, the Midwest, the norther states into New England, and back home again. Larry has such fond memories from Southern Baptist College and feels especially grateful that his years were during the presidency of Dr. H.E. Williams – his leadership left a lasting impression.

JULIE HENDRIX ROTHACHER (’04) and her husband, Matt, have been married for nearly 22 years. The two met while she was attending Williams and he was serving as a youth pastor in Walnut Ridge. Over the years, they’ve lived throughout Arkansas, serving together in both official and missional ministry roles, and have now settled in Vilonia with their four children. Julie is honored to serve as the new local director for The CALL. She firmly believes that God wastes nothing and is using every season of her life to prepare her for this calling. The Rothacher family is growing up fast—with their oldest graduating high school this year and the other three not far behind—but they continue to serve and grow together in faith and purpose.

SIDNE MILLS (’25) just completed her first semester at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary! She is pursuing a Masters of Divinity with an emphasis in Christian Education. She also is serving as a campus missionary at the University of New Orleans.

EDDIE STEPHENSON (’96) is currently in his 27th year of coaching and teaching. This is his 5th year at Episcopal Collegiate School in Little Rock, AR. Eddie recently stepped down after 12 years as President of the Arkansas Baseball Coaches Association.

JUSTIN YATES (’00) recently became the Dean of Students at Beebe High School and is in his 21st year in education.

AARON ABBOTT (’07) completed his Ed.D. in Higher Education in December 2024. He had a big 2025, starting a new job as an account manager and consultant for Halda.AI, being appointed to the Arkansas Board of Education, and becoming a member of the WBU Board of Trustees!

MARY COOK (’81) retired from teaching in Alaska and moved back to Arkansas. She drove the Alaska Highway with old friend and Williams alumna, PAULA FEARS WATKINS (’82). They thoroughly enjoyed the adventure! Mary loved teaching for nearly 40 years but now looks forward to traveling the world to see the beauty of God’s creation.

COLTON BABBITT (’17) and TESSA BABBITT (’17) welcomed their baby girl, Wendy, into the world in 2024! Colton finished his PhD in History while working as a professor at WBU.

RENEE EDWARDS (’92) retired from teaching in 2020. She spent her entire career at Cave City Elementary School, serving as a first grade teacher and literacy coach. Since retiring, she enjoyed her son, Wyatt’s, high school years and activities. Wyatt is now a student at WBU! Renee has returned to teaching at Solid Rock Christian Academy, where she serves as the first and second grad literacy teacher. Her husband, DAVID EDWARDS (’94), currently serves as the Chief of Police for the Cave City Police Department. 

ELIZABETH MCCORD (’12) moved to Middle Tennessee in 2024 to start her 13th year of teaching elementary music and choir.

SAMUEL YOUNG (’78) retired from corporate America, and now teaches courses in mathematics and statistics as an adjunct instructor.

TONYA HUTSELL (’10) completed the work required for the NIET Lead Professional designation. She is one of the first three in her district to receive the designation. Her and her husband, Lanny, have been married for 35 years. 

AVA TITSWORTH (’91) got to visit Israel 10 days before the Iranian attacks in 2024. She is currently training addiction counselors and is a clinical supervisor.

KENDRA CAMPOS (’06) has worked for multiple non-profits since graduating from WBU. For over 8 years, she has been with an agency that serves individuals who have experienced domestic violence. She serves as the Director of Housing and manages five housing programs with a team that assists these families towards becoming self-sufficient.

KIMBERLY TAYLOR (’99) welcomed her 25th and 26th international exchange students into her home in 2024.

JESSIE BERRY (’17) started a career in education at Trumann School District. 

RONALD BOLING (’87) retired after 35 years of ministry due to health concerns in 2024. Before that, Ronald had spent the previous 27 months working for Arkansas Baptist Children and Family Ministries as a foster care caseworker. 

TATE ISAACS (’24) and KAYLEE CLARK ISAACS (’25) married in 2024. They welcomed a cockapoo puppy named Remington to their family in 2025. Tate serves in the Office of Alumni Relations at WBU and Kaylee teaches kindergarten at Walnut Ridge Elementary School.

SUSAN MCKINNA MATHENEY (’80) and JEFF MATHENEY (’80) now live in Pocahontas. They have 3 children and 6 grandchildren.