Sandy Cookman helped build WIDU into a regional gospel powerhouse through faith, business sense, and quiet leadership.
Sandra “Sandy” Cookman, co-owner of the WIDU radio network, passed away on March 4, 2026, at age 71.
Alongside her husband Wes, she helped build WIDU into a regional powerhouse for gospel music and community news.
Cookman was known as the quiet, busi… [7697 chars]
Source: Fayetteville Observer | Published: 2026-03-19T09:03:26Z
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