Barbara D. Chapman

Barbara Chapman gave me an opportunity of a lifetime. Not only did I get to work and prosper in the creative field of advertising but I made lifelong friends including her. Through the 25 years I worked for Barbara I was fortunate enough to work with some of the most creative and talented people who taught me so much. Not to mention most of my long-term clients became good friends. It just doesn't get much better than that. Some say her passing is an end of an era and I certainly agree....

Barbara was my mentor, my 2nd mom, my big sis and my friend. She was always there to pick me up when I fell, dust me off and make me get on with it. I owe her my career and the ability to raise my son Matt as a single mom for many years. She will always be in my heart and will never forget her. Pat Larsen

I owe my entire professional career to Barbara Chapman. When I first came to Huntsville from Los Angeles, Johnny Evans told me to call Durham Advertising and apply for a job. I did....anything Barbara asked me "Have you ever done radio", "Have you ever done TV"? I lied to her and said "yes"....she knew I was lying, but admired my spunk, and gave me my first job as a producer and writer at Durham Advertising. I learned EVERYTHING there....how to write and voice radio commercials, be on...

God now has a precious lady in his hands. A beautiful person will be missed by many friends. Johnnie Yell