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Death of a 1943 Classmate--Millie Hillhouse Renick

Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 11:58, on Thursday, July 24, 2008

Millie Hillhouse Renick, age 82, of Memphis, passed away at Kirby Pines Nursing Home in Memphis on July 21, 2008. She was totally involved with most of the residents of Kirby Pines and was loved and adored by them all. An avid collector of angels, Millie was a member of the Angel Collector's Club of America and owned many hundreds of angel items. She received her Associate's Degree in Religious Education and studied music at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas, becoming an accomplished pianist. her piano skills prepared her for a lifetime of devoted service with her husband, the Reverend Percy Renick. They were members of the Alachua Baptist Assiciation in Florida and served the Lord in ministry together for 64 years. For the past 15 years, the Renicks served at Mineral Wells Baptist Church in Olive Branch MS. Millie is survived by her husband, Percy, and host ot nieces and nephews. A brother, David Hillhouse, preceded her in death. David was in the South Side Class of 51. The family requests any memorials be made to Mineral Wells Baptist Church or Gideon's International. Forest Hill Funeral Home--(901) 382-1000

General_News

Death of a class of 1929 Scrapper.

Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 11:46, on Thursday, July 24, 2008

James E. McFadin, age 97, of Memphis, died July 22, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loraine Haley McFadin. He was born in Water Valley MS on April 25, 1911 to Jessie A. and Edgar Eugene McFadin. He was educated in Memphis City School, Lauderdale and South Side. As near as can be figured using his age, he was in the class of 1929, which is only 6 years after the school first opened. He was employed by Illinois Central Railroad and was promoted to Engineer in 1941, retiring in 1976. He married Loraine Haley in 1932 and they were married for 67 years when she went to be with the Lord in 1999. He was a member of the Masonic Memphis Loge No. 118, and was elected Most Illustrious Grand Master. He was a member of Woodland United Presbyterian Church. He leaves two nephews, Robert E Johnson of Lady Lake Fl. and Harold McFadin of Searcy AR. The family requests that any memorials be sent to Woodland United Presbyterian Church. Memorial Park Funeral Home--901-767-8930

Class_of_1951

David White's (class of 51) upcoming surgery.

Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 11:19, on Tuesday, July 22, 2008

David White, class of 51, will have his surgery Wednesday, July 23rd at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. David now lives in Munford Tennessee near Memphis. Keep David and his wife Pat in your thoughts and prayers.

All_Scrappers

UPDATE ON JIMMY MERRYMAN

Posted by JanHolleyLong57 at 15:10, on Thursday, July 17, 2008

Jimmy has been released from Germantown Methodist Hospital. The Merryman family wishes to thank all of you for your prayers and concerns. The asked that you continue to remember Jimmy in your prayers that he may have a complete recovery from his motorcycle accident.

Many thanks,


Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957

Class_of_1962

Death of a Classmates Brother, from Barbara Way, class of 62.

Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 13:34, on Monday, July 14, 2008

Born May 19, 1945, Larry Oliver Spence, died May 29, 2008 in Harris County Texas. He is survived by his daughter, Yvonne Penelope Spence; sister, Alice Spence Allain of New Iberia Louisiana, South Side Class of 62. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Opal Marie Robbins and Oliver Clark Spence. He was buried July 2, 2008 in Harris County Cemetery on Oates Road. I understand that Larry did attend South Side, but did not graduate from our school. This obituary was published in the Houston Texas Chronicle on 7/6/2008.

Class_of_1951

Dedicated to John Rider.

Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 19:19, on Saturday, July 12, 2008

"TOGETHER AGAIN!!"

He left us today, John Rider was his name.
It was our world’s loss, and Heaven’s gain.
His pain is now gone, he suffers no more.
Everything changed when he entered the Door.
God met him there, he said, “Come with me.”
“You’ll like it here, just you wait and see.”
Then he heard a voice say, “John, it’s me”.
He turned to look and who did he see?
It was his Mother, on her face was a smile.
“John, I’ve been waiting for a long, long while.”
Then they joined hands and walked into the night.
Everything was better, he was now all right.
They’re together again, till the sun turns to dust,
and they’ll be standing at the gate waiting for us.
God bless you John, we love you!!!

Terry Williamson

Class_of_1951

Death of John Rider, class of 1951.

Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 10:04, on Saturday, July 12, 2008

John Leonard Rider, age 74 year old native of Memphis and resident of Mobile AL. passed away at a Mobile hospital on Monday July 7, 2008. Mr. Rider, once named national salesman of the year for Mack Trucks, was a longtime heavy truck salesman and was currently working with Kenworth of Mobile. He was a Past-president of the Mississippi Trucking Association, Past-chairman of the Jackson International Airport Authority, and was a licensed pilot. Mr. Rider was a veteran of the of the United States Air Force Reserve and a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War. Mr Rider is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Dorothy Rider of Mobile; children, Kim Rider (David) Woods of Bentonia, MS and Keith Leonard (Pamela) Rider of Mobile; sister, Sandra Gail (Bill) Walker of Olive Branch, MS; five grandchildren; Chess Anderson (Sarah) Woods; Wes Miller Woods; Crystal Rashelle Neal; Brittany Nycole Rider, and Bailey Kathleen Rider; two great-grandchildren; Ella Marie Maulding and Rider Davis Griffin; beloved dog, Maggie; many other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2008 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Bentonia, MS at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Lung Association, 61 Broadway, New York, NY 10006. Arrangements by Radney Funeral Home, Mobile AL. 251-479-4547

Class_of_1949

Death of a deceased Scrapper's daughter.

Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 9:15, on Friday, July 4, 2008

Rebecca "Becky" (Harrison) Charlton, age 51 of Memphis passed away July 1, 2008. She was a member of Brookside Baptist Church. Becky was preceded in death by her father Vic Harrison Sr. who was in the South Side Class of '49. She is survived by her mother, Mary Harrison; son, Nicholas Dylan Charlton: brother, Vic Harrison Jr.; Uncle, Glenn Harrison, of Hernando MS, class of '51 and several cousins and relatives. Family Funeral Care--(901) 761-8000.

All_Scrappers

Death of a Scrapper's Husband

Posted by LouisConner65 at 19:33, on Thursday, July 3, 2008

My wife's (Betty Northam Conner '65) aunt (Janett Northam Ogg class of '53 I believe) lost her husband of 55 years on June 30, 2008. He was a First Assembly of God preacher for more than 50 years, including Kailua,Hawaii from 1992-2007.They have been living in Maryville, TN. the last year or so since his stroke forcing his retirement. The funeral is set for July 4 11:00 a.m. at First Assembly of God Church in Madison, TN. Cards can be sent to:

Janett N. Ogg
2304 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway
Apt. 217
Maryville, TN. 37804

Class_of_1959

TERRELL McNUTT '59 is home from the hospital...

Posted by LewisDalton59 at 7:57, on Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Terrell is home and doing well after his surgery for an aortic aneursym.

His nurse (Etta) is keeping him on the straight and narrow road to recovery.

If you would like to send Terrell a card, address it to:
Terrell McNutt
2572 Pine Grove Rd.
Hickory Flat , MS 38633

Or, pick up the phone and call him at 662 224-8423