Class_of_1953Sammie McMillan, just had a heart cath.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 21:12, on Friday, November 30, 2007
Sammie McMillen, of Collierville TN, class of 53, had a heart cath on November 28,2007 after having chest pains. Sammie had stints put in during the year 2000 and they are still doing good. His doctor said he saw nothing wrong with his heart and he walked out of the hospital.---
Class_of_1952Jimmy HamillPosted by Josephus at 14:44, on Friday, November 30, 2007
From a comment Phil Hamblett posted on the Ramblings site I found that Jimmy Hamill '52 died yesterday morning at 7:42 am, Nov. 29, 2007. I have no other particulars at the moment but will post them as soon as I can.
Class_of_1958Nancy "Sharp" Roberts '58....Posted by LewisDalton59 at 15:53, on Wednesday, November 28, 2007
This is an e-mail I received from Jack Roberts '59 in reference to his wife Nancy's knee replacement.
Yesterday, seventy-eight days post-op from her knee replacement surgery, Nancy had a follow-up appointment with her orthopaedic surgeon. This morning, at his direction, she will be calling Campbell Clinic and canceling all of her scheduled rehab appointments!
The doctor said she has done extremely well and will have a fully functional right knee. It has been quite an ordeal for her, but she has been very diligent with her rehab and home exercises. Those will continue for the next few months. The doctor said the pain she still has is normal and should diminish over the next six to nine months. He has cleared her to resume normal activities and she can do pretty much anything she feels like doing within reasonable limits. On the way home, I suggested she not try any back flips for a while!
Once again we are blessed! Thanks to all for your prayers and support. We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year.
Jack
Class_of_1961Update on Bill Hoerning, class of 61.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 11:07, on Wednesday, November 28, 2007
I spoke to Bill Hoerning, of Olive Branch MS, class of 61, on November 27th. Bill was in a serious auto
accident about June or early July and was hurt pretty bad. He says he is progressing very well and his back (which was messed up badly) is much better and is not causing any problems now. He still has problems in his hands but the doctor says they will get better. Summary----Bill is much better and is making progress.---
All_ScrappersDEATH OF A CLASSMATE'S HUSBANDPosted by JanHolleyLong57 at 15:07, on Monday, November 26, 2007
Bettye Waldrop Putnam of the Class of 1957 lost her husband, Earl Putnam, on the 21st of November. He was buried in Eupora, MS on Saturday, November 24th. Bettye lives in Brandon, MS.
Please remember Bettye and her family in your prayers.
Many thanks,
Jan Holley Long
Class_of_1949Death of classmates Son--Bill Burk & Frances Waters BurkPosted by TerryWilliamson51 at 17:16, on Sunday, November 25, 2007
Michael Eugene Burk, age 46, of Horn Lake Mississippi, died November 22, 2007. Michael was a receiving clerk at McKesson Drug Company; a graduate of Bishop Byrne High School, holds the career scoring record in basketball; a member of the 1980 State Baseball Championship Team; and All-Regional football player. Visitation will be held at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel on Monday from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Tuesday begining at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Forest Hill Midtown Cemetery. Mr Burk is survived by his mother, Frances Waters Burk, South Side class of 1955, and his father, Bill E. Burk South Side class of 1949; sister, Jennifer Royds of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; brothers, Gary E. Burk of Bella Vista, AR. and Randy A. Burk of Memphis, TN; many nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Cody. The family asks memorials be sent to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Memphis Funeral Home (901) 725-0100
Class_of_1961James "Jimmy" W. CollinsPosted by Josephus at 7:47, on Tuesday, November 20, 2007
I received an email from Darnell Mathis six days ago and just got to it. Below is the content of that email.
James "Jimmy" W. Collins, South Side Class of 1961, passed away November 6, 2007, in Marion, Arkansas. He died of Lung Cancer.
All_ScrappersNEW PICTURE GALLERY...Posted by LewisDalton59 at 15:26, on Saturday, November 17, 2007
I would like to bring your attention to the new picture gallery that Joe Tully recently introduced to the website. It's in the upper right-hand corner of this page under GALLERIES......titled "Alumni Today".
It starts off with the vacation pictures of Henry ('58) & Shirley Alexander and Roy ('58) & Yvonne Prince.
Being the cynical old man that I am, I said to myself, "who wants to see someone's trip to China with pictures of them taken in front of a lot of buildings etc. and blocking the view at that".
Well.....I took the time this morning to look at the beginning of the album and before I knew it, I was hooked.
There are 250 photos that you would swear were taken by a photographer from the National Geographic magazine. They are so good that it makes the occasional picture of Henry and Roy bearable. *grin*. I wished that Henry had been right here, telling me all about the different scenes.
Go take a look for yourself.....click on "Alumni Today" in the upper right corner, then click on slide show....sit back and enjoy.
I'm sure Joe will be elaborating more on this new album, with directions on what type of photos he is looking for and how to get them to him.
Go look now....you want be bored.
Lewis Dalton '59
General_NewsA Classmates wife had surgery--class of 43Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 11:01, on Saturday, November 17, 2007
Chuck Cromwell, class of 43 writes-----
My wife Ruth, has been in Covenant hospital since Monday, Nov. 12. On Tuesday morning her surgeon removed about 16 inches of her right transverse colon in order to remove a small cancer they had discovered a month earlier. Tonight, Friday 5 p.m., she ate her first meal of the week. From Tuesday thru Thursday, she was not allowed to even have a drink of water! Her attitude really improved with fish for supper tonight. Our oldest daughter, Judy, is in town from Atlanta. She gets the night shift tonight. Susan and Cindy have been trading off nights. Now, we hope for Ruth to come home Sunday evening. Things are really looking up for us tonight.
Chuck Cromwell---chuckc9@juno.com
All_ScrappersDwelling On HumilityPosted by Josephus at 9:46, on Saturday, November 17, 2007
It is a wonderful thing when someone does something for unselfish reasons. Someone who steps into the gap because of concern for his fellow man. Someone who knows no other way. Someone who can't be associated with aggrandizement, which to him, is like the difference of the distance of east from west.
I know such a man. I have known him since I was six years old and can vouch for his integrity. He will take office on the Memphis City Council beginning January 1st.
Most of us don't live in Memphis any longer, but our roots are there and some of us were retired from Memphis Civil Service and the control of our pensions still lies there.
Congratulations "Willie"! We are looking forward to your term in office and we know you will serve with distinction because your Christian heritage won't allow for anything less.
Class_of_1954Pete Sanders, class of 54, just had surgery again.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 18:21, on Friday, November 16, 2007
I spoke to Regina Falcinelli Boyd, class of 54, tonight, November 16, 2007 and she told me that Pete Sanders, of Brighton Tennessee, class of 54, came home from the hospital today 11/16/2007. Pete had surgery to remove a tumor that was cancerous along with a good size piece of bone. You may remember Pete very recently had surgery that proved to be cancerous also. Please keep Pete and Bootsie in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Class_of_1950Katherine Shows Atkins had a hip replacement.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 15:16, on Friday, November 16, 2007
In an email from Kathaline Bigelow Harbison, class of 47, she says that Katherine Shows Atkins, class of 50 has had a right hip replaced approximately 4 weeks ago and is doing fine. Also, Katherine and her husband, Mallory Atkins, class of 47 have moved to 81 Ozark View CT., Norfolk Arkansas 72658 and their phone is (870) 499-3266.
General_NewsRemembering Our VeteransPosted by Josephus at 10:28, on Monday, November 12, 2007
Yesterday afternoon and last night after church, I made it a point to watch the Military and History Channels as they presented tribute after tribute to our men and women who are serving, and have served, our country so that we might look forward, with confidence and peace of mind, to our tomorrows. From the most destructive war our country has ever known, the Civil War (500,000 plus dead), to the present, gallant and heroic men and women have stepped forward to preserve our freedom.
These people of our Armed Services are very dear to me, as I know they are to most of you. But, what I would like to do here is recognize those who have served in a way that is not generally known. Men, and possibly women, who have risked and given their lives in a service that will never be known. To you who have been involved in this sort of thing, "I salute you". You are my brothers, because I served with you. I know intimately what risks you took, because I was there. I know the frustration of no one understanding, because I am misunderstood. Thank you so much for what you did, knowing you would never be recognized .... and never could be recognized.
All_ScrappersSouth Side on ProspectPosted by Josephus at 9:37, on Sunday, November 11, 2007
South Side on Prospect "is no more"! The building is still there, but it now houses the South Side Health Career Academy and Longview Middle School. We are now officially, dinosaurs. Since 1923 our old alma mater has been a part of Memphis and has graduated some of America's most outstanding citizens. Memphis will never see the likes of us again.
Goodbye South Side, you were so good to us and we definitely appreciate all that you did for us and the memories you have given us.
Thanks to Geneva Russell '71.
Class_of_1936Death of a Classmate - Bill Leonard, Class of 36.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 11:00, on Saturday, November 10, 2007
William 'Bill' Leonard, age 90, of Memphis passed away November 7, 2007. Bill was survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy Schwartz. Leonard was in the Class of 1936, and Dorothy was in the Class of 1940.
Class_of_1951Rollo Wilkinson, Class of 51, is in the hospital.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 16:31, on Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Rollo Wilkinson, Class of 51, in in Methodist Hospital Germantown in room 429 west. He had colon surgery Wednesday, October 31st and it was cancer. His wife, Dorris said the lymph nodes were negative. He will be there a while longer. Rollo and Dorris have recently changed email addresses and their new one is WilkinsonSR@centurytel.net. The address of the hospital is 7691 Poplar Ave., Germantown TN 38138 and the phone is (901) 5166418.
All_ScrappersDEATH OF A FELLOW SCRAPPER & HER HUSBANDPosted by JanHolleyLong57 at 11:57, on Sunday, November 4, 2007
It is with a sad heart and yet, a rejoicing heart, that I report to you that Gary W. and Harriet Schultz Chandler (Class of 1957) went home to be with their Lord & Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, November 1, 2007. Our Webmaster has already written about them, but I just wanted to share a few things many of you may or may not know. Harriet had a beautiful soprano voice. Several years after we graduated from SSHS, Harriet began taking voice lessons, something she had wanted to do for a long time. Her voice teacher did wonders with her talent and Harriet began singing in church choirs and making personal appearances in churches and gatherings across the city of Memphis. When she met Gary, he encouraged her to continue with her studies. Over the years the extreme pain in her back prevented her from singing in the choir, she just couldn't do the climb anymore. Today, she is singing in God's heavenly choir and Gary is cheering her on.
Sometimes God may seem far away . . . unconcerned and unaware of the events in our lives,but every second we are the object of His loving concern. With our name written in His hands, He cannot and will not forget us.
To their two sons, Gary, Jr. and Stephen, I would like to leave these words of Ron Lessin. "From His heart of love God sent his son - to pay a debt, to give a gift, to defeat an enemy, to make a way to mend a heart, to redeem a life, to prepare a bride." All that He had done for you is just the beginning of all that He will do for you, of all the blessings that He will bring to you and of all that He will be to you.
Romans 8:32 "Since He did not spare even His own Son for us but gave Him up for us all, won't He also surely give us everything else?"
Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957
Class_of_1957Harriett (Schultz) '57 and Husband, Gary Chandler, Sr. Posted by Josephus at 8:45, on Sunday, November 4, 2007
Somerville, TN - HARRIETT G. (68) and GARY W. CHANDLER, SR., (70) of Somerville, TN, died Thursday, November 1, 2007. They were married for 40 years. She was retired from Humko, and he was retired from the Memphis Fire Department and a member of the Electrical Workers Union and the AFLCIO. They were both members of Kirby Woods Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Chandler are survived by two sons, Gary W. Chandler, Jr. of Bartlett, and Stephen W. Chandler of Collierville; his mother, Edythe Chandler; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Chandler is also survived by her sister, Wanda Norris; and two brothers, Barry Schultz and Ronnie Schultz. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, at Forest Hill Funeral Home East with the service to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery East. Forest Hill Funeral Home East 901-382-1000
Class_of_1951Dora Pierce Abercrombie '51Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 12:09, on Saturday, November 3, 2007
I received an email from Dora Pierce Abercrombie, Class of 51. Dora, who lives in Arvada Colorado, a suburb of Denver writes---
Hey Terry,
I just wanted you to know that Rich, (my other half) passed away after being in the hospital for 6 weeks. He fell down a flight of stairs and never recovered from the fall. Also, my daughter, Denise, is back in the hospital and she is not doing well.
Dora
From what I understand, Denise was severely injured in a car wreck some years ago and has had 7 operations since then. Dora says she is in pain and is not doing well. Please keep Dora and Denise in your thoughts and prayers.
Class_of_1951Death of Bobby Borer's (class of 51) Mother.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 12:41, on Friday, November 2, 2007
Mary E. "Becky" Borer, age 94, of Collierville, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2007. Mrs. Borer, the widow of Sidney Arthur Borer, leaves a daughter, Barbara Ball of Memphis; three sons, Robert (wife-Kay) Borer, South Side class of 1951, of Palm Coast, Florida, William (wife-Bonnie) Borer of Thompson Ohio, and Richard (wife-Betty) Borer of Ozark Alabama; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves her sister-in-law and dear friend, Thelma Blanton and many nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at Collierville Funeral Home October 31st and she was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Midtown. The family prefers memorial gifts be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
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