William Derryberry (’73), Cedar Park. He served as chief special projects financial officer for the city of Austin, in which he worked on funding for water and wastewater plants, the convention center and the airport. After retirement, Bill went to work for Travis County. He said his greatest achievement was helping to acquire the funding for the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. At North Texas, where he worked on an M.P.A. degree after earning his bachelor's in history, he was on the Student Government Association's Supreme Court. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1970. As an avid history buff, he helped his baby daughter go to sleep by reciting the names of Texas counties and county seats. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Ohlhausen Derryberry ('74).

Donna Miller Wiehe (’51), Cedar Park. Donna was a consummate music educator and performer who taught and performed for 50 years at schools in Highland Park, Beeville, Big Spring, Denton, San Marcos and Brazosport. After retirement, she led the children’s music ministry at her church and then organized and led choirs and singalongs at her retirement centers in Austin. She met her husband, the late Dr. Douglas Wiehe (’51, ’55 M.A.), at North Texas.

Donald W. Clark, Jr. (’62 M.B.A.), Dallas. He served as vice president of investment and investment advisor at Wells Fargo, and he was active in his church.

Debra Dee Dolliver (’85, ’01 Ph.D.), Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She taught chemistry at Southeastern Louisiana University and the University of Alabama, and she was loved by her students. She was part of a team that was granted a patent for an anti-cancer compound that could prevent the growth of human breast, lung and colon cancer cells. Debra was deeply kind and left many beautiful things behind in the world. She came from an artistically talented family and was a gifted watercolor painter and quiltmaker. She is survived by her husband, Artie McKim (’99 Ph.D.).

D. Scott Blankenship (’85), Tomball. He worked as a stockbroker in Phoenix, Dallas and Houston. He enjoyed hunting and traveling to national parks. An active volunteer, he served as deacon at his church and contributed to many overseas missions and was a regular contributor to Denton County's Christ's Haven Home. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha. Scott is survived by his college sweetheart, Melinda Meyer Blankenship (’87).

Jim N. McDonald (’52), Corsicana. Jim made his way from farming in Iowa Park to earning a bachelor's degree in business administration while working two jobs and raising a family of three. He worked in insurance for 61 years, starting at Employers Insurance of Texas. He established and owned his own insurance brokerage firm, Risk Consultants, where he handled accounts from leading companies such as Helzberg Diamonds, King Ranch and Zales Corporation. He then worked with Bayly, Martin & Fay, one of the largest insurance brokerage firms in the world. He served as president of Frank B. Hall Company, then formed his own company, McDonald & Company. He loved traveling and was known for his generosity, including aiding stranded strangers during his travels. His relatives include wife Sharron Daniel Green McDonald (’74); brother Harold McDonald (’55); sister Sue McDonald Davis, who attended in the late 1950s; daughters Joy Houser, senior lecturer in the G. Brint Ryan College of Business, and Susan McDonald Padgett, adjunct professor, Cadre coordinator and student teacher coordinator from 2006 to 2020; granddaughter Megan Barber (’10); and other relatives who have attended North Texas since 1929.

Candace Ellen Smith (’66), Denton. While at North Texas, she enjoyed her time as a Delta Gamma. She had a 30-year career in marketing support with IBM, working in Shreveport, Houston, Dallas and Palo Alto, California. She was known for her lively parties and loyal friendship.

Claire Ann McLennan (’62), Avoca. She made education the focus of her career, earning her Ph.D. from Texas Tech University; teaching at schools in Red Oak, Abilene and Houston; serving as associate director of grants and special projects at the Region 14 Education Service Center in Abilene; and working as a professor in the Department of Human Service Studies in the College of Human Ecology at Cornell University.

Nikeeta Slade (’11), Syracuse. Originally from Killeen, Nikeeta moved to Syracuse for her master’s in Africana studies at Syracuse University and remained active in the community. A prominent Black Lives Matter leader, she organized and rallied against police brutality, fought for worker’s rights, and helped undocumented and immigrant workers. She also co-hosted the podcast, QueerWOC.

Donald “Don” Chester Hufstedler (’64, ’65 M.Ed.), Springtown. He was a member of the President’s Council, a football season ticket holder for 50 years and a member of the Mean Green Club for nearly 40 years. In 2014, he became a member of the prestigious alumni group, the Golden Eagles, and raised money for the Mean Green football team. A lifelong athlete, Don majored in kinesiology and history and went on to coach football and baseball, teach history and serve as principal through five decades at schools in Pampa, Marlin and Azle. While at North Texas, he was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma and led the intramural sports program as a graduate student. He loved the Mean Green so much that guests at his funeral were encouraged to wear green and white. He is survived by his wife Kathy (’66).