All_ScrappersPRAYER REQUESTPosted by JanHolleyLong57 at 15:21, on Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Don Chenault's (Class of 1957) daughter, Donna, does have cancer of the pancreas. The doctors don't offer much hope for this young woman. Please keep her and her dad, Don Chenault, in your prayers.
Many thanks,
Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957
Class_of_1952Update on Carolyn (Goodroe) Garrett.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 18:58, on Tuesday, February 26, 2008
You may remember that Carolyn Goodroe Garrett, class of 52, is in a nursing home in Oxford Mississippi. Several girl Scrappers who are friends with Carolyn drive to Oxford at least 4 times a year to visit Carolyn. It is a healthy drive from Memphis to Oxford, but they come back very pleased when they make the trip. They say Carolyn is so pleased to see them, the trip is nothing for them to make. I spoke to one of the Scrapper girls just now on the phone and she tells me how pleased Carolyn is when she gets a card or note from you. I am asking you to pick up a card and send it to Carolyn and help make her day. I cannot imagine anything worst than lying in the bed in a room, unable to get up and out. Please do it for Carolyn. Her address is Carolyn Garrett, Graceland Care Center, Room 39, 1301 Belk Bldv., Oxford Mississippi 38655.
'SCRAPPERS TILL WE DIE'
Class_of_1953A class of 53 Scrapper made the FRONT PAGE.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 11:48, on Tuesday, February 26, 2008
If you take the Memphis Commercial Appeal Newspaper, and you haven't yet thrown away the front page of the Tuesday, February 26, 2008, look at it again. Go to page D1 where it says FAREWELL, 'SPOOK'. Look at the guy on the right, behind the post with his arms folded in front of his body (also, he has grey hair). Do you recognize him? Margie did. She handed me the paper and said 'isn't that Robert McCaskill? I looked at the picture and said, 'Well, that guy is ugly enough'. I got my phone and called Robert and asked him if he went to Spook Murphy's funeral and he said yes. It is now official---Robert McCaskill made the front page of the newspaper.
Class_of_1962Death of a 1962 classmate--Sandra Newman Pressman.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 13:45, on Monday, February 25, 2008
I received an email from Jack Goodman, class of 61 with the following obituary about Sandra Newman Pressman's death.
SANDRA NEWMAN PRESSMAN, 63, homemaker, of Cordova, died February 20, 2008 at her residence. Visitation will be from5-8 p. m. Sunday, February 24, and 11 a.m. Monday, February 25, both at Memphis Funeral Home, Germantown Parkway Chapel. Burial in Memory Hill Gardens. Mrs. Pressman was preceded in death by her parents, William Hilton Newman and Marjorie Herbert. She leaves her husband, Alan Pressman; three daughters, Lori Bolin (Kyle), Dana Burkett (Adam), and Kelli Pender (Mark); two sons, Robert Pressman (Linda) and Emanuel Pailet (Marley); her sister in the Lord, Vernis Rucker; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Bellevue Baptist Church and First Assembly of God on Walnut Grove. Memphis Funeral Home Germantown Parkway Chapel 901-725-0100
General_NewsDeath of Beverly (Salmon) Brooks, & Morris Brooks Daughter. Theresa White.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 21:10, on Sunday, February 24, 2008
I just received this email from Jim Alexander of Foley Alabama. Jim was in the class of 53. I am not sure, but I have Morris Brooks in the class of 55 and Beverly in the class of 57. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
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Terry, I think Beverly and Morris graduated in 1958 Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: Hank & Shirley
To: Alexander, Jim Alexander & Martha
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 7:43 AM
Subject: Beverly Salmon Brooks
We just received a phone call from Beverly (Salmon)Brooks and Morris Brooks that their daughter Theresa White passed away last night. She had a very severe heart condition and almost died last year, but through prayer and good doctors, she was able to live on for this short time. Our hearts and prayers go out to Beverly, Morris and their family for God's strength and comfort in this their time of need.
Funeral arrangements are pending the return of their daughter from Africa, who is a missionary there with her husband. You may contact Beverly and Morris at (850) 492-9827; e-mail at mobebrook@cox.net or send them a card at 5107 Choctaw Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32507.
General_NewsDeath of a class of 1935 classmates Sister.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 10:27, on Friday, February 22, 2008
Gladys C. Williamson, age 94, of Memphis, died February 20, 2008 at Bright Glade Convalescent Center. MS. Williamson worked in cosmetic sales most of her life and retired from Levy's Department Store. She is survived by her South Side Scrapper Brother, Everett Williamson, who was in the class of 1935, 2 nieces, Candy Barnes, and her husband, Bill; Pat Howard, and her husband Jim; 2 nephews, Keegan (Danny) Williamson, and his wife Terry; Terry Williamson, (South Side class of 51), and his wife, Margie; nine great-nephews and nieces; seven great-great nephews and nieces and friend Audrey Jennings. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Family Funeral Care with visitation one hour prior to the service. Family Funeral Care----(901) 761-8000
Class_of_1954Death of a classmate---Bobby Ginnaven Jr. class of 54.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 15:17, on Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Robert 'Bob' Addison Ginnaven, Jr. age 71, of Little Rock Arkansas, died Sunday, February 17, 2008. Bob was born in Memphis the son of the late Robert Addison and Pauline Madison Boals Ginnaven. He graduated from South Side High School in 1954 before receiving his degree in English/Theatre from Memphis State University in 1960. Before completing his studies at Memphis State he moved to New York for a year to try his abilities at acting. After School he moved to Little Rock where he became the weatherman for KATV-Channel 7 from 1961-1966. From 1966-67 he was a creative writer for the Faulkner & Associates Advertising Agency and 1967-72 became a principal and creative directory of the Leavitt, Ginnaven and Dietz Agency. From 1972-1992 the became principal and creative director of Mangan, Rains and Ginnaven Holcomb Agency and 1992-99, he was principal and creative director of Ginnaven Patterson Associates. Throughout his adult life, Bob enjoyed a successful acting careet in movies and theatre. He had a role in 21 movies, of note. Bob is survived by his wife Jeanne Tyler Ginnaven of Little Rock, three sons; Robert A Ginnaven lll and wife Krissa of Nashville, TN, one daughter, Elizabeth Leigh Ginnaven and husband Charles Youngs of Marietta Georgia and Six grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to the Arkansas Art Center and the Arkansas Repertory Theatre. I understand that Bob is a cousin of Jan Holley Long, South Side class of 1957.
General_NewsDeath of a Scrapper, Mark Anthony Brackey!!Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 20:39, on Friday, February 15, 2008
Scrappers Billy Key, class of 51 and Dudley Boston, class of 48, called me today to tell me Scrapper Mark Anthony Brackey who was a Scrapper was in the obituary page of the Commercial Appeal on Thursday, February 15th. Mark, age 76, died February 10, 2008. I cannot find out which class he was in and I am not sure he graduated. Mark was a member of the Scrapper Boxing Team and excelled as a boxer.
Class_of_1951Update on Johnny Scott's Death (class of 1951)Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 11:13, on Thursday, February 7, 2008
John Lacy Scott, of Memphis, age 76, passed away Wednesday, February 6 2008 at Saint Francis Hospital. Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 8 at Forest Hill East with visitation Thursday from 5-7 p.m. Burial will be in Forest Hill East Cemetery. Mr. Scott retired from MLGW after 30 years of service. He was an Air Force Veteran and a proud South Side Scrapper Graduate in the class of 51. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Margie Scott; four sons, Don Scott of Houston TX, Russ Scott of Memphis, Mike Scott of Collierville and Blake Matthew Scott of Memphis; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be sent to the Salvation Army. Forest Hill East Funeral Home
(901) 382-1000
Note by Josephus:
If I'm not mistaken, Johnny was related to the Troyer brothers, Raymond '50 and Howard.
Class_of_1953Death of a Scrapper,---George Little, class of 53.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 18:29, on Sunday, February 3, 2008
I just spoke to Alvin Ray, class of 51, at his home at Friendship Tennesee and he told me that George Little, class of 53, of Redding California, died Friday, February 1st. George's wife Patricia said very recently that he was not doing well. He was off of chemo and she had engaged hospice care to keep him comfortable for the remainder of his days which would be few and she was right, because he passed away right after that. Keep Pat and her children in your prayers.
Class_of_1948Death of Otwon Watkins (class of 48) Daughter!!Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 15:23, on Sunday, February 3, 2008
Kaye W. Mestemacher is the daughter of Otwon Watkins, South Side class of 1948.
Kaye W. Mestemacher, age 56, of Cordova TN., died January 31, 2008. Service will be at 5 p.m. Monday, February 4, at Second Presbyterian Church, Memphis TN.. She was preceded in death by her mother, Katherine Cassell and her husband, Roy Mestemacher of Memphis. She leaves her father, Otwon K. Watkins of Sardis, Mississippi, her sister, Bena Monfee of Sardis, MS, Linda Hendrix of Memphis TN; a nephew and two nieces who cared for her. David and Melinda Moroschak and Jamie Barnes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Crossroads Hospice, 1634 Sycamore View, Memphis TN.
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