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Alumni news
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Selden X. Bailey entered Mystic Circle on
April 21, 2013, in Dothan, AL at age 92 .During
his time at Alabama, he entered the service
through ROTC. During World War II, Selden
volunteered to organize air sea rescue in the
southwest Pacific and was involved in every
air action from New Guinea to Japan. Upon
his return to the United States, Selden worked
for the Birmingham and Dothan Chambers
of Commerce and later represented insurance
companies in the area of life, health, and real
estate investment. He was deeply involved in
civic life as well. Selden is survived by his wife
of over 32 years, Frances, and children: Dean,
Robert, and Carol.
Mike J. Klyce '66 entered Mystic Circle on
January 23, 2013. He began his career after
college in the investment division of Liberty
National Life insurance Company. He joined
Torchmark Corporation and served as vice
president and treasurer until his retirement
in 2008. He is preceded in death by his wife,
Judy, and is survived by two sons, Russell
and Michael.
Alumni update
Lyon Crowe '60 is a sales representative
for Alabama Pipe & Supply. He lives in
Sumerdale, Ala., with his wife, Carol, and
children: Rudene, Ashley, and William. E‑mail:
croweatriver@msn.com
Jack T. Mostellar '66 lives in Mobile, Ala.
with his wife, Joy, and has three boys. He is the
president of Gulf Coast Marine Supply. E‑mail:
jtmostellar@gulfcoastmarine.com
Charlie A. Graddick '67 served as the district
attorney for Mobile, Ala., from 1975‑79; State
of Alabama Attorney General from 1979‑87;
and Circuit Court Judge of Mobile, Ala., since
2004. He and his wife, Corinne, have three
children and three grandchildren. E‑mail:
cgraddick@comcast.net
Greg L. Leatherbury Jr. '69 is a member with
Hand Arendall in Farihope, Ala. He has two
sons, Gregory III and Clifton, with his wife,
Susan. E‑mail: gleatherbury@handarendall.com
Stephen R. Parden, M.D. '72 works in
Wisconsin as a general surgeon. He has his
own practice in Montrose, Ala., where he lives.
E‑mail: srparden@comcast.net
James M. Des'Rochers '73 has been in
real estate sales for 38 years and works for
Real Estate International as an agent. He
resides in Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. E‑mail:
desrochers6@cox.net
Oliver H. Delchamps III '76 is a senior vice
president with Raymond James in Mobile, Ala.,
where he resides. E‑mail: oliver.delchamps@
raymondjames.com
Donald A. Rutledge '77 has two daughters,
Kathryn and Caroline, with his wife, Dana.
The family lives in Chattanooga, Tenn. Donald
is the chief financial officer for Kennesaw
Transportation. E‑mail: don@kennesawtrans.com
John B. Selman '84 is the president of Cobia Oil
& Gas LLC. He lives in Beaumont, Texas, with
his wife, Susan, and has two children, John and
Hannah. E‑mail: breckselman@sbcglobal.net
D. Hays Holmes '83 makes his home
in Mobile, Ala., and is the owner and
photographer for Holmes Photography.
E‑mail: dhayshomes@yahoo.com
Jeffrey W. Taylor '83 is the SVP for Regions
Financial. He and wife, Barbara, live in
Birmingham, Ala., and have two children, Jamie
and Forrest. E‑mail: jtaylor@regions.com
Joey H.L. Dzwonkowski Jr. '84 works as
a financial strategist for Strategic Wealth
Specialists in Mobile, Ala., where he lives with
wife, Kathryn, and children, Lee and Taylor.
E‑mail: joeydzwonkowski@gmail.com
John C. Ellis '87 lives in New Orleans
with his wife, Anna, and two daughters. He
works as a financial advisor for UBS. E‑mail:
johncothranellis@gmail.com
Mitch M. Kalifeh III '88 is the president of
Ally Telecom Group. He and wife, Janette,
live in Metairie, La., and have three children:
Charles, Juliet, and Cate. E‑mail: mkalifeh@
securustech.net
John Vulevich III '92 lives in Mobile, Ala.,
and is the director of operations for Live Oak
Landscaping. He is married to Catherine and has
three children: Edward IV, Catherine, and Lucy.
E‑mail: john@liveoakmobile.com
Blake W. Randolph '96 works for the city
of Montgomery's planning department as a
geographical information systems analyst.
E‑mail: bwrandolph@yahoo.com
Trice Stabler '01 is an Attorney with Maynard,
Cooper & Gale. He lives in Mobile, Ala., with
his wife, Anne, and their children, Mitch and
Frances. E‑mail: tstabler@maynardcooper.com
Tom F. Cunningham '03 lives with his wife,
Erin, in Mobile, Ala., where he works for
The Cunningham Company LLC. E‑mail:
tomfcunningham@gmail.com
Michael J. Fillers '03 wears a number of hats
as a partner with Morris Insurance Agency and
Phoenix Lumber Company. He is also the owner
of The Bible Pen. He and his wife, Ann Lee, live
in Mobile, Ala., with their children: Hollin, Ann
Lee, and Brooks, who was just born in April.
Michael shares that he gave his life to Jesus in
2008. E‑mail: mjfillers@aol.com
Christian B. Martens '08 is a sales analyst for
Viewable Media. He lives in Clearwater, Fla.
E‑mail: christianbmartens@gmail.com
J.P. Sapir '08 resides in New Orleans with wife,
Charlotte. He works at Donovan Marine Inc.
E‑mail: johnsapir@gmail.com
Grey O'Brien '09 lives in Mobile, Ala. He is
a loan officer with Bay Shore Finance. E‑mail:
greyobrien@gmail.com
Taylor D. White '10 is an accountant with
Blake, White & Farnell CPAs. He lives in
Mobile, Ala. E‑mail: taylordwhite@gmail.com
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