Our classmate, Paula Cook Wilkins, class of 51, passed away.``xTerryWilliamson51``xPaula Cook Wilkins, age 76, of Collierville passed away Sunday March 7, 2010 at her home. She was the widow of William Wilkins and is survived by a daughter, Kathy Smithart of Collierville, a son, David Wilkins of Minneapolis, MN; a sister, Mary Merritt of Charlotte, N.C; two grandchildren, Sara O'Connor and Eric Smithart and two great grandchildren, Hailey and Will O'Conner. Private family services will be Tuesday, March 9. Memorial gifts may be made to Baptist Trinity Hospice. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel (901) 725-0100.``xEkylpVZkZuLubloZck``x1268057274``xClass_of_1951 Your classmate, Peggy Ethridge Doyle, class of 52 is ill.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAgnes Heuberger Oakley, class of 51, tells us that her lifelong friend, Peggy Ethridge Doyle, class of 52, of Hughes Arkansas has pancreatic cancer. Please keep Peggy in your prayers during this hard time. If you would like to send Peggy a card or note, her address is 124 Westwood Cove, Hughes Arkansas 72348.``xEkyZlkZluVxcjrzJHl``x1267827845``xClass_of_1952 Our Classmate Agnes Heuberger Oakley, class of 51 is about to have surgery.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAgnes "Aggie" Heuberger Oakley, class of 51, of Jacksonville Florida, will have rotator surgery on her shoulder on March 25th 2010. I can tell you from experience that this is tough surgery. Keep Aggie in your thoughts and prayers. ``xEkyZlkyyAkkhhjgkwQ``x1267826692``xClass_of_1951 Death of a classmate--Robert Edward Archer Jr.--class of 43.``xTerryWilliamson51``xRobert Edward Archer, JR. age 84, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at his home. He operated Archer's Tune-up and Alignment with his father until 1967. He worked as an agent for Banker's Life and Casualty, was a corporate pilot for Subaru of America, then retired as national warranty manager for NIEC. He also was a veteran of the USAF and attained the rank of Major and was a command pilot for the Tennessee Air National Guard, retiring in 1973. Mr. Archer was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Reserve Officer Association, and MOAA. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Jeannette Archer. Mr. Archer is survived by his wife of 65 years, Gloria Lawhorn Archer, who was in the South Side Class of 1943, his daughter Sandra Archer Martin (George), his son Bob Archer (Ruth), four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Visatition will be held from 10-11 a.m. Friday, March 5, with services to follow at Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown. The family request memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society or the charity of the donor's choice. High Point Funeral Chapel (901) 454-5795``xEkyZZEAFAZNAnPcXGk``x1267719397``xAll_Scrappers Our classmate, Nina Shelton Broadway, class of 52 is having health problems.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIna McBride Hensley, class of 51, tells us on March 2, 2010, that Nina Shelton Broadway, of Collierville Tennessee, class of 52, is having some heart problems. Please keep Nina in your thoughts and prayers.``xEkyZVZuVupWNZPYlWt``x1267574540``xClass_of_1952 Death of a classmates former wife.``xTerryWilliamson51``xKenneth Armistead, South Side class of 52, of Cherokee Village Arkansas, just outside Hardy Arkansas, tells us that his former wife, Nell Waugh Armistead age 76, of Olive Branch Mississippi, passed away Tuesday February 23, 2010 after a long 10 year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Nell was born September 27, 1933 in Caraway Arkansas and has been living with her daughter in Olive Branch Mississippi.``xEkyZuyFuFZgvwNFzil``x1267463437``xClass_of_1952 Death of a classmate--Otis E. 'Gene' Granger, class of 45.``xTerryWilliamson51``xOtis, E. 'Gene' Granger, age 82, of Memphis, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 22, 2010. He was a retired U.S. Postal employee, Navy Veteran and a Memphis Tiger's fan. He is survived by his wife, Mary; his daughters, Sheila Watson (Bob), Cheryl Greene (Bill), Pam Gooch (Tim); Step-daughter, Jenny Callicott; brother, Bill Granger (South Side Class of 1948) (Gail) and 6 grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday, February 27 from 11-12 p.m., with a memorial service to follow at 12 p.m., both at Family Funeral Care. Burial will be in Memphis Memory Gardens. Family Funeral Care (901) 761-8000``xEkyZEEAEkFnNBkYuBz``x1267119123``xAll_Scrappers Our classmate, Paula Cook Wilkins, class of 51 is ill.``xTerryWilliamson51``xTerry Williamson just found out tonight, February 23, 2010, that Paula Cook Wilkins, of 615 Sagewood Drive, Collierville Tennessee, 38017, has signed up with a hospice team. For many years, Paula has had a severe hip problem that has made it hard for her to get around. She has had a blood disorder for some time and has been in and out of the hospital with that and she says her veins are about all gone. Paula is not well and needs our prayers. She and I were in Mrs. Whitemore’s first grade class at A.B. Hill Elementary 72 years ago and her Father was the custodian at A. B. Hill, and they lived in a house on the school ground on Olive Ave. If you would like to speak to Paula OR, send her a card, her address is above. Her phone is (901) 854-6581 and her email address is Pwilkins@att.net.

``xEkyyAZAuAplfBFPWVK``x1266979490``xAll_Scrappers Death of Classmates Son``xHenryAlexander58``xDavid Edwards, son of Earlyne (Bounds) Edwards '58, died tragically in an automobile accident on Friday. His Funeral service is scheduled for Monday, February 22nd, at 2:00p.m. at the Hernando Funeral Home located at 2285 Highway 51S in Hernando, MS, with burial in Hernando Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 1:00p.m. prior to the service.

You can send sympathy cards to Earlyne's home at 914 Cardinal North, Hernando, MS 38632 or to Lisa Jackson (Earlyne's daughter) at 3430 Ohara Cove, Hernando, MS 38632. Please keep Earlyne and her family in your prayers.``xEkyyZkApkADTYjeguL``x1266729029``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper, Shirley M. Smith Harper, class of 1931.``xTerryWilliamson51``xShirley Maurine Smith Harper, age 96, of Memphis, died February 10, 2010 at Baptist Hospital Desoto in Southaven Mississippi having recently moved from Memphis Tennessee. She was born December 17, 1913 in Berrien Springs, Michigan, daughter of J. Turner and Goldie Colvin Smith who preceded her in death, along with a sister, Lois Mae McAfee and a brother, Lt. Colvin T. Smith, who was killed in action during WWII. A lifelong member of McLemore Avenue Christian Church, now named Faith Christian Church. Shirley dedicated much of her life to Christian education and was recognized by the denomination for the success of the Children's Department at McLemore Avenue Church. Her professional career began in 1931 shortly after graduation from South Side High School when she was employed as a secretary-bookkeeper for Cooper Office Equipment Company. The ensuing years brought many diverse opportunities including being the first woman hired by the Weather Bureau in Memphis. She attained her Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Memphis State University. In April 1983, Shirley 'left the working class' having achieved the title of Vice-preside3nt at Home Federal Savings and Loan Association. She leaves two daughters, Patricia H. Pitts of Memphis, who was in the South Side class of 1957, and Sandra Harper of Southaven, South Side class of 1961, along with nieces and nephews and their children and numerous friends. Visitation will be held from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, February 19 at Faith Christian Church with a momorial service to follow at 2:30 p.m. Memorials: Faith Christian Church, 4965 Willow Road, Memphis TN 38117. Memorial Park Funeral Home (901) 767-8930.``xEkyyVEkVElKsEEITCo``x1266512518``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper, Juanita McDonough Edwards, class of 1935``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received a letter from Nancy McDonough Price, of Memphis, class of 1955 saying that her Aunt, Juanita McDonough Edwards, of Memphis, class of 1935 passed away January 23, 2010 at the age of 93. Wouldn't it be something if ALL of us could live to be 93 years old. Thank you Nancy for letting us know.``xEkyyuuuFulxWqNvuIl``x1266444348``xAll_Scrappers A request from Sandy Harper, class of 61.``xTerryWilliamson51``xSandy is looking for information on her Uncle, Colvin T. Smith. I have him in my Scrapper Directory in the class of 41, but it may have been the class of 39 or 40. Sandy says that he was killed in action during World War II and she would like very much to have more information on him. Sandy's phone is (662) 895-5883 and her email is SKHarp12@yahoo.com``xEkyykyAylAwojmXRaA``x1266269689``xAll_Scrappers Death of Classmate Class of 1952``xCharmaTateColton52``xMonday's edition of the Commercial Appeal list the death of Joan Cross Mahaffey. She leaves her husband John Mahaffey, daughters Mary Lisa Cost, Paula Higdon, Susan Cost, Sharon Beach, a brother Larry Cross. She was the twin sister of Jean Cross who died in 1996. Services are incomplete at this time.``xEkyykVullyuoBJtJet``x1266254886``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1955 Classmate--Don Armstrong``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just received a call from Robert Welch, class of 56, telling me that Don Armstrong, of Hornsby Tennessee, class of 55, died on February 6, 2010 from a massive heart attack. Don's wife is Kathy. Please keep Kathy and their family in your prayers.``xEkyyEppElFTzPQEzRE``x1266100183``xClass_of_1955 Death of a Mother who was mother to many Scrappers.``xTerryWilliamson51``xLavelle Bryant, age 94, of Memphis, our beloved 'Muddie', died Thursday February 4, 2010 at Quince Nursing Home and Rehab. She was a homemaker and a member of Cherokee Baptist Church. Mrs. Bryant's life was her church and her children. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Merideth Tully, of Memphis, who was in the South Side class of 53; Jimmy Merideth of Horn Lake MS., class of 54; Peyton Merideth of Fairbanks Alaska, class of 57; Sister, Merle Hamilton of Lexington MS.; 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Clayton Merideth, who was in the class of 57. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m., Friday, February 5 at Forest Hill East Funeral Home with services to follow. Interment will be in Forest Hill East Cemetery. Forest Hill East Funeral Home (901) 382-1000.``xEkyVFlAZyAHqMrEGln``x1265389769``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper Glenda Hall Willingham, class of 63 husband.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email I received from Jenny Sloan Reeves, class of 63---
says that Robert 'Bob' Willingham, husband of Glenda Hall Willingham of Memphis passed away January 5, 2010. Please keep Glenda in your prayers during this very hard time.``xEkyVEuAVFVmiWQIgIA``x1265149535``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1942 Scrapper--C.E. Wilson``xTerryWilliamson51``xC. E. Wilson, a retiree of Memphhis Light, Gas & Water recentley passed away after a long illness. He was 87 years old and was a resident of the Highlands of Memphis. At South Side High School, Mr. Wilson was a member of what Coach Hick Ewing called the greatest football team in South Side history. In 1942 South Side won Memphis Prep championships in football and baseball. Mr. Wilson was named to a total of five All Memphis Football and Baseball teams during the 1941 and 1942 seasons. In Track and Field, he was one of the top sprinters in the state of Tennessee. After graduating from South Side in 1942, Mr. Wilson was drafted and was offered a tryout on the U.S. Armed Forces baseball team during World War II. He declined and joined the Army where he served three years in the Pacific. In 1946, Mr. Wilson played baseball for the Memphis Chicks and later played in the Cincinnati Reds organization. Mr. Wilson coached little league baseball at St. James Catholic School in the 1960's. He leaves two sons, Eddie Wilson and Bill Wilson, four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine Wilson. A private funeral is planned at Forest Hill Funeral Home with burial at Calvary. Memorials should be made to the charity of your choice. Forest Hill Midtown--(901) 775-0310``xEkyVEuVZEFTaRIajzI``x1265145713``xAll_Scrappers PAUL HAROLD FANNING...``xLewisDalton59``xThis came to me via e-mail this morning from Robert McCaskill.
Mr. Fanning was a graduate of AB Hill and South Side.

PAUL HAROLD FANNING, 89, of Germantown, Tennessee, died at his home, Saturday, January, 30, 2010. Mr. Fanning was a highly respected structural engineer who, for many years, was a partner with one of the largest engineering firms in Memphis. Most recently, he worked for The Reaves Firm, from which he retired in 2008. Mr. Fanning is survived by his wife of 62 years, Frances Neal Fanning; his daughter, Carolyn Fanning Hollingsworth, and his son, David Neal Fanning, both of Germantown, TN; his sister, Jewell Fanning Hanson, of Atlanta, GA; his grandchildren, Karen Wynn Hollingsworth, of New York, NY, Kathryn Hollingsworth Ganske of Atlanta, GA, Jonathan David Fanning of Dumfries, VA, and Amanda Fanning Widner of Knoxville, TN; and his great-grandchildren, Lela McKinley Ganske of Atlanta, GA and Ian Hollingsworth Davis of New York, NY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Lafayette Fanning and Annie Belle Watson Fanning; his two brothers, Joseph Lamar Fanning and Brodie Alton Fanning; and two of his sisters, Thelma Fanning Langford and Avis Fanning Johnson. Mr. Fanning will be remembered as a man of great personal and professional integrity. He was devoted to his family and to his work. He was a Life Member of the Engineers' Club of Memphis and a longtime member of the TSPE and NSPE. Among his proudest achievements were the design for the Clark Tower here in Memphis and the work that he did in helping to restore California after the earthquake of 1989. His family recalls that whenever news of an earthquake in California would be broadcast, the phone would immediately start ringing with calls for his expertise. Many will also recall Mr. Fanning as a man devoted to his hobby, building, flying and teaching others to fly radio-controlled model airplanes. In his youth, he was struck by seeing Charles Lindbergh's plane fly over Memphis and the fascination of watching small planes in the air above never faded. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 7:00 Monday evening at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday afternoon, at St. George's Episcopal Church in Germantown. In lieu of flowers, the family would suggest memorials be made to The American Diabetes Association or The Salvation Army. Memorial Park Funeral Home 901-767-8930 www.memorialparkonline.com
Published in The Commercial Appeal on February 1, 2010.
``xEkyVpuuuyFIMwKxniw``x1265044463``xAll_Scrappers WHAT AM I THANKFUL FOR??``xTerryWilliamson51``xWHAT AM I THANKFUL FOR??

When I was a child, I lived in South Memphis near A.B. Hill Elementary School. I lived at 3 places on Trigg, 3 places on Latham, 1 place on Richmond and finally, on Sardis Street one house from Olive Ave.. I never lived more than 5 blocks from A. B. Hill School until I was almost out of high school. There was a grocery store next door to us on the corner of Sardis and Olive named Daniels Grocery. The store was very small and was in the front of the house on the corner. The house my brother, Freddie and I lived in had 3 rooms, the front room, the middle room and the back room, and all of the rooms together were about 400 square feet in size. We had an ultra small kitchen, with no hot water, AND, there was an outhouse on the back porch with no heat. Our bath tub was hanging on a nail on the back porch. We did not have forced air heat (there was one chill chaser in the entire house). We did not have a car. My father rode the city bus to work and we walked everywhere else. There were many friends living up and down the streets near me and I went to A.B. Hill with them. They included Larry and Forbes Johnson, Boogie Burk, Joe Stovall, Jack Hogan, Dennie Wann, Wallace Collins, Charles ‘Bubba’ Ray, Billy Joe Emmons, Bobby Emmons, Willie Emmons, Betty Emmons Ray, Donald Goad, Paula Cook, Lila Perry, Sonny & Billy Jean Cross, Jimmy Gagnon, Bud Valentine, Patsy Webb, Jack McIlvain, Ed Harbison, Harold Harbison, Pete Harbison, Dudley Boston, Billy Goodman, Eddie Spragg & Robert Wiggins. All of these people lived within sight of me when I stood in front of my house. GUESS WHAT?---I still see all of these people who are still living on a regular basis. They were in my life 70 years ago and I still see them.

I have so much more comfort and wealth now than then, and I have had Margie Young Williamson for 57 wonderful years, BUT, when I look back, there is no doubt in my mind that those things listed above are what I am MOST THANKFUL FOR. Yes, I am thankful for what I have now and for the fact that I am still here when many of my friends and family are not, but those days were wonderful days and I now realize it more than I did at that time that THOSE TIMES WERE WHAT I AM MOST THANKFUL FOR.

Terry Williamson--class of 1951
``xEkyuAZpFFZekpCygrR``x1264970337``xAll_Scrappers Scrappers Son retires from US Army as Colonel.``xTerryWilliamson51``xDo you remember Milton Smith, or his wife, Judy Daniel Smith, both of the South Side Class of 49? They live in Winston Salem North Carolina and their son Keith A. Smith retired from the US Army with the rank of Colonel which is an outstanding achievement. I believe he retired in July of 2009. Milton and Judy, we know you are proud of Keith. This goes to show that the two of you raised Keith right and proper. ``xEkyulAFVEpleSJdpww``x1264893510``xAll_Scrappers PICCADILLY DINNER NEWS...``xLewisDalton59``xTerry Williamson '51 has posted the list of those in attendence at the last Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly.

To view this list and a copy of the last newletter, click the big PICCADILLY button in the right hand menu.

Every chance you get, let Terry know how much you appreciate the effort he and Margie make to bring everyone together for this event.

Terry and Margie Williamson
5530 Malone Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
662-890-6068
BigScrap51@centurytel.net
``xEkyulZVAyAKWjLPqZg``x1264875969``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrappers Father (Charolette Brice Roberson, class of 63)``xTerryWilliamson51``xArvie G. Brice Age 87 of Memphis TN. died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Signature Health Care. He ws retired from Kellogg's and a charter member of Covenant Baptist Church. Mr Brice loved to fish and travel with his wife. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Verna Brice; daughter, Charolette Brice Roberson of Dallas Texas; grandchildren Connie Young, Cliff Eldred, Angela and Michael Bowe and two great-grandchildren, Ashton and Clayton young. Mr Brice was preceded in death by his daughter, Phyllis Bowe. Memorials may be sent to Covenant Baptist Church Building Fund. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m., Sunday, January 31, at Forest Hill East Funeral Home with services on Monday, at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Interment will be in Forest Hill East Cemetery. Forest Hill East Funeral Home (901) 382-1000.``xEkyulZEyuuaoEetJmj``x1264871644``xAll_Scrappers Death of Lou Holmes (class of 48) brother.``xTerryWilliamson51``xLester "Joe" Holmes, age 74, went to be with his Lord surrounded by his family on January 24 at his home in Horn Lake. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 26 at Bethel Baptist Church from 5-8 p.m. Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 27 at Bethel Baptist Church with burial in New Bethlehem Cemetery. Mr Holmes had served as Constable for the past 15 years, was DeSota County Deputy for 6 years, served as Justice Court Judge in 1990 and once served as Walls, MS. Chief of Police and was former owner of Holmes Fairway Gulf Station. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, member of Wahabi Shriners, Memphis Scottish Rite, member of American Legion, O.K. Houck Lodge in Horn Lake. Mr Holmes was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Vercie Holmes and one sister, Gloria Gibson. He leaves his wife Shirley Holmes of Horn Lake; two daughters, Gwen Herron and her husband, Glenn of Horn Lake and Carol Woolfolk and her husband, Mike of Southaven; one brother Laverne (Lou) Holmes of McComb MS who was in the South Side class of 1948; four grandchildren, Joseph, Blake, Jodi, and Dallas.
Brantley-Phillips Funeral Home (662) 429-6262.``xEkyuyEuZypSxzrqefp``x1264614760``xAll_Scrappers Death of Linda Smith Myers, class of 58.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just received the following email from Billie Faye McGaugh Hillyard, of Arlington Tennessee, class of 58.
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Billie says---I graduated from South Side in the class of 58 and was just recently notified that Linda Smith Myers, class of 58 was in Gatlinburg on a ski vacation with her sons I believe in the first week of January. She passed away there probably from congestive heart failure. She has lived in Louisana (Gretna Louisana) for many years and came to the reunions when she could but the cold, snow, ice etc. delayed the return of her body and children to LA. She had heart problems, diabetes, and had previously had a stroke. Linda was the sister of Sondra Smith (56), Lance (Monte) Smith (??), Buddy Smith(??), but there are many who will remember Linda and Sondra. Her husband, Ken, died with cancer in October 2008.``xEkyuEppZVFwNYYzmDQ``x1264100753``xClass_of_1958 Death of a Scrapper's Husband``xMarileeRobertson53``xFrom Leonard Watkins '53, regarding sister's husband, Donnie Guile. Wife, Nellie Watkins was a '54 South Side grad.

Donnie Guile, 77, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, 1/7/10, at his home in Denison, TX/ Mr. Guile, son of Theodore and Velma Jean Guile was born 5/1/32 in Pekin, Ill., graduated from Univ of Illinois in Champaign, Ill. He later married the love of his life, Nellie Watkins 6/5/54 in Memphis. Donnie served in U.S. Navy and later retired from Civil Service. Mr. Guile is survived by his loving family, wife of 56 years, Nellie Irene Guile, daughter, Vicky Schilli (Richard) of Denison, TX and their children Jason Schilli, Amy Braddock, Kevin Schilli, Taylor Schilli, Abigail Schilli, Parker Schilli and Landon Schilli; daughter Pat Swann (John) of Utica, NY and their children, Martha Swann, Sarah Swann and Olivia Swann; daughter, Pam Foster (Steve) of Amelia, VA and their children, Stephanie Shelor, Zachary Foster, Beth Nell Foster, Madelyn Foster, Jonathan Foster, Lydia Foster, Miriam Foster, Matthew Foster, Benjamin Foster and Ruthann Foster' two great grandchildren, Savannah Braddock and Gideon Shelor; sisters, Doria Streight and Jean Rogers of E. Peoria, Ill and Teresa Gladchuk of Jacksonville, Fla; brother Alan Guile of Auburn, Ill. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Velma Guile, and brother, Michael Guile. A Celebration of Life was held 1/11/10 at Grace Bible Church in Sherman, Texas, Pastor George Cline officiated; interment was held at Fairview Cemetery in Denison.

``xEkyFlFyAVVhKSOZySJ``x1263836955``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate---Marilyn Weeks Smith, class of 49``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received this email from June M. Van Buskirk concerning the death of Marilyn Weeks Smith, class of 49, and I am forwarding it to you.
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Terry,
Jim Weeks, younger brother of Marilyn Weeks Smith, sent this sad message to me and Billie Jean Johnson Murtagh, class of 1949. I am passing it on to you. Jim Weeks also attended South Side and his email address is kingskid@cox.net in case you have any questions for him.
Marilyn Weeks was also in the class of 1949.
Thanks,
June M. Van Buskirk

Hi ladies,

Marilyn's son just called me to let me know Sis died at 11 PM tonight. Funeral services will be in Knoxville, but not sure when. I will let you know.

Jim Weeks


``xEkyFlFkpVumRZLsUsA``x1263832054``xAll_Scrappers Eddie Sullivan is with the Lord.``xTerryWilliamson51``x
Eddie Sullivan is with the Lord!!

His name is Eddie Sullivan, Margie is his love.
He left us today to live with the Lord above.
He was a Scrapper his entire life
and so is Margie his loving wife.
God just called him, he said Eddie, come live with me.
You'll love it here, just you wait and see.
He’s much better now, his pain is now gone.
He’s waiting for us and it won’t be long.
We’ll join him soon at Heaven’s Gate.
When God calls, we had best not be late.
Margie will go there, then they will join hands.
They will be in Heaven with the Lord of all lands.
They will be together again, till the sun turns to dust.
They will be standing at the door waiting for us.
God bless you Eddie, we love you.

Written by Terry Williamson

``xEkyFVEVVlZXdAHPjPh``x1263515587``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate, Louise Fox Harrison``xTerryWilliamson51``xLouise Fox Harrison of Bella Vista, Arkansas passed away January 7, 2010 in Springdale AR. at the age of 87.She was born in Memphis December 20, 1922 and attended South Side High School. She married C.A. Harrison in Corinth, MS. in 1943. Alfred was in the military so they moved considerably. The family spent three years in Japan. When they returned to the States they were once again stationed at Tinker Air Force Base in Midwest City, OK. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, her son Charles Louis, a Memphis Police officer, her parents, a twin brother, Lewis Fox, Perry Smith and Earl Smith both of Memphhis. She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-laws, John & Charlotte and Vincent & Barbara, 14 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren & 6 great-great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 13th at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel in Memphis---(901) 725-0100 ``xEkyFFAAEAyXINRRfUE``x1263399196``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Riner Fletcher, class of 54``xTerryWilliamson51``xRiner Jay Fletcher
September 21, 1936 - January 12, 2010

Riner Jay Fletcher, 73, of Germantown, TN, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010. He was born on September 21, 1936 in Memphis, TN to the late Andrew Jay and Marie Searce Fletcher. He was a 1954 graduate of South Side High School and received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the University of Memphis.

Riner served in the United States Marine Corps. He was an active member of Crossroads United Methodist Church where he served as head usher. He was retired from the Customer Service Department of Dana Corporation and seved on the Board of Directors of Aintree Farms Homeowners Association. Riner was the Past President of the Midsouth Football Officials Association, the Southeast Memphis Football League, The Parkway Village Baseball League, and the Harding Academy Booster Club. He was also the Past President of the Village Area Council, the Parkway Village Jaycees, was an Optimist Internal Representative and a volunteer for the St. Jude Hospital's Championship Golf tournament.

He leaves his wife of fifty years, Carol Odom Fletcher, his high school, (class of 56), and college sweetheart; son, Andy Fletcher (Andrea); grandson, Drew Fletcher of Olive Branch, MS; daughter, Lisa Fletcher Branim (Steve) of Cordova, TN.

Visitation will be Thursday Jan. 14 at 5:30 to 8:00 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery. The Funeral Service will be Friday Jan. 15 at 10:00 am and the interment will follow at Memorial Park.

``xEkyFFuAVupxpTUpRWC``x1263349540``xClass_of_1954 Your classmate, Riner Fletcher, class of 54 passed away today.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from Glenn Moore, class of 51, telling me that Riner Fletcher, of Germantown TN, died this morning at approximately 5:00 am, January 12 after a long illness. Riner was in the class of 54 and his wife Carrol Jean Odom Fletcher, class of 56 was with him when he passed away. Funeral arrangements are not available at this time, but we will get back with you when they are known.

Terry Williamson class of 51``xEkyFFkFZVAnOtCFuGw``x1263323759``xAll_Scrappers Our classmate, Eddie Sullivan, class of 52 died.``xTerryWilliamson51``xEDDIE SULLIVAN, age 76,of Southaven Mississippi, retired owner of Sullivan Outdoor Sign Company, died January 9, 2010 at Methodist Central Hospital. Visitation will be 3-5 pm, Monday, with service at 2 pm, Tuesday, both at Forest Hill Funeral Home South. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margie Columbus Sullivan; his two sons, Danny and Timothy. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael in 2002; his parents, Edward and Marie Sullivan and his brother Freddie Watts. He is survived by one aunt and two nieces and two nephews. Eddie was a past president of the Mid South Sign Association. He lived in Memphis many years and was a member of the former Convenant Presbyterian Church. He and his wife Margie both attended South Side High School in the class of 1952. In lieu of flowers the family requestts memorials be sent to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Forest Hill South Funeral Home--(901)346-3259``xEkyFEFuEuFcoifxsxl``x1263134143``xAll_Scrappers Death of Classmate - 1958``xHenryAlexander58``xJust received word that Carolyn "skippy" (Carlisle) Martin, Class of 1958 passed away this morning after her battle with cancer. She went to A.B. Hill with me and all through South Side. Carolyn was an officer in many of the club activities offered at school and was a member of the National Honor Society. We will miss this true Scrapper friend who always had a wonderful smile and a good sense of humor.

Please check the Commercial Appeal tomorrow for her obituary and funeral information. ``xEkykAkEkyyMSPvjRgd``x1262921266``xAll_Scrappers FRED HEARN.....``xLewisDalton59``xJerrold Frederic “Fred” Hearn, 71, incredible husband and grandfather graduated to heaven on December 30, 2009, after a courageous nine-year battle with cancer. The visitation will be held Sunday, January 3 from 3 until 5 p.m. A service will be held 1 p.m., Monday, January 4 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Fred was born on January 1, 1938 in Laurel, Miss to Robert and Irma Hearn. He moved with his family to Memphis in 1953. After attending Treadwell High School the fall semester of his junior year, he transferred to Southside High School, where he excelled in sports for the next year and a half, lettering in basketball, baseball, and football. He played shortstop on the 1954 Southside State Championship team earning All-Memphis honors. While playing quarterback on the 1954 football team, Fred was voted the Southside HS Outstanding Team Player, selected to the All-Memphis team, selected by the Memphis Quarterback Club as the Prep Player of the Year and earning Honorable Mention honors on both the High School All-Southern Team and High School All-American Team. At the conclusion of the 1954-55 school year, Fred received the John Trust Memorial Award as the Memphis Prep League Best Athlete. He went on to quarterback on scholarship at both Ole Miss and MSU. He married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth Ann James on December 31, 1955. He later earned a Masters Degree in Education. He served as a coach and teacher at Southside HS before taking a position with the Board of Education. He left the board after 19 years of service to work as a senior training specialist for FedEx. He designed and created the package tracking system which is still in use today. He retired from FedEx in December 2000. He enjoyed making others smile and to know him was to love him. Fred loved life! He had a happy, congenial positive outlook on life that was contagious. He was a connoisseur of sports, music, and good books. He was a Christian and loved the Lord Jesus. He was a devoted and selfless family man. To say that he will be missed is a gross understatement. He was a man of principle, high ideals, and integrity who taught his children much. Preceded in death by his mother, father, and sister, Gay, he is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Ann; daughter, Jo Beth; sons, Fred, Jr., and Jeff; son-in-law, Robert Hooker; daughters-in-law, Cindy and Vicki Hearn; brother, Phil and sister, Bobbie Patterson; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the charity of the donor’s choosing. Memorial Park Funeral Home (901)767-8930 www.memorialparkonline.com
``xEkykVuuppyeWqmwxOd``x1262544006``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate---Robert Barton Kersey, class of 54.``xTerryWilliamson51``xRobert Barton Kersey, of Southaven Mississippi, age 73, passed away on Christmas Eve, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Desoto. Mr. Kersey was a 1954 graduate of South Side High School. He was a member of Cornerstone Church. He was preceded in death by his faher, Robert Lee Kersey, who lost his life serving in WWll; and his mother, Virgil. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Derrell Torrey Kersey, who was in the South Side Class of 55; four daughters, Debbie Jones of Hadley, NY, Kathy Smith of Union City, TN.; Nacy Baker of Olive Branch and Robin Reed of Southaven; two sisters, Patricia Kersey Roseberry of Olive Branch, who was in the South Side Class of 56 (her husband, Glenn Roseberry was in the class of 54); and Gloria Kersey Adams of Hernando (her husband J.W.Adams was in the class of 58); 9 granddaughters; 9 grandsons; 4 great grand-daughters; 4 great-grandsons and one great grandchild on the way, also many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, December 28 at Forest Hill South. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, at Cornerstone Church. Burial will be in Forest Hill South Cemetery. The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to Cornerstone Church Mission fund. Forest Hill South Funeral Home. 901-346-3290.``xEkyEAkyVEkzptfcfre``x1261926512``xClass_of_1954 Terry's New Year Poem!``xTerryWilliamson51``x
NEW YEARS DAY!

T'was the day after New Years, and all through the house,
they were still sleeping, both husband and spouse.
They partied last night with dancing and drink,
heads a hurting so bad they can’t think.
Scotch and water, his favorite at the bar,
over a dozen he had downed so far.
He danced with the girls and joked with the men,
and headed right straight back to the bar again.
“Give me a double”, to the host he yelled,
turned around twice and over the chair he fell.
With giggles and laughter he lay on the floor,
then got up and headed back for more.
She did no better, she drank like a sot.
She’ll surely regret the head she has got.
They’ll never learn, they’ll do it again I fear.
It’s just the thing to do on every New Year.

One of Terry’s rhymes



``xEkyElluEAknUTOzfNT``x1261884192``xAll_Scrappers Jeff Jones, class of 51, is MUCH BETTER.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIf you have talked to Jeff Jones, class of 51 lately, you will know that Jeff has had a bad health problem. Jeff had almost lost his voice and could not talk above a whisper. I went to the barber shop today and my barber told me that Jeff was there yesterday, December 22. He said Jeff was now speaking in a normal tone and you could hear him so much better. I called Jeff at home this morning and spoke to Carolyn (Jeff was in the shower). She confirmed that Jeff was MUCH, MUCH better.She said that Jeff had a procedure done and it made all the difference in his voice.
Jeff must feel like he has been born again. We all feel very good for you Jeff.``xEkyEVAVFyyzOwkzMFp``x1261595366``xClass_of_1951 EDDIE SULLIVAN``xCharmaTateColton52``xCharma, please post this on the scrapper site: "Eddie Sullivan-class of 52-is very ill. He was in Methodist Central last week. Eddie is now at home with Hospice Care. .....we would appreciate phone calls and visits. (662) 393-1185.... 8558 Claiborne Cove Southaven MS ." Margie``xEkyEVEkFkuaotVJsQo``x1261512324``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Nan Janeane (Jenie) Goad``xTerryWilliamson51``xNan Janeane (Jenie) Goad, age 69, of Casanova Virginia, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009, at her home. Jeanie was born November 2, 1940, and grew up in Memphis. She went to South Side High School and graduated in 1958. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Essie Goad, both of Memphis. She was medically retired from the U.S. Army in 1983, with the rank of Lt. Col. where she served as a nurse for 14 years before being forced to give up her career due to illness. Jeanie has finally found peace after having suffered from multiple sclerosis for the last 27 years of her life. She is survived by her brother, Donald Goad, of Olive Branch Mississippi, who graduated from South Side in the class of 1952, two nieces, Trudy McWilliams of Flower Mound, Texas, Carol Vanlandingham of Erie Colorado, and one nephew, Jon Goad of Lewisville, Texas. She also leaves behind her friend and caregiver of over 30 years, Bobbie Goldthorpe, also of Casanova.``xEkyEEyypFEUuhPwcxD``x1261166031``xClass_of_1958 Your classmate Carolyn Goodroe Garrett, class of 52 is having problems.``xTerryWilliamson51``xCarolyn Goodroe Garrett, class of '52, is in a nursing home, Room #39, Graceland Care Center, 1301 Belk Bldv., Oxford, Mississippi 38965. Carolyn just spent 18 days in the hospital in Oxford after having a heart attack. She had congestive heart failure, a blood clot, and pneumonia. Carolyn has had a hard time and she is still not over it all. Wouldn't it be great if she received Christmas cards, calls or notes from her South Side friends? IF you want to give her a call, her phone number is (662) 234-0285. ``xEkyEpAyAuFcxzaNyxI``x1261096943``xClass_of_1952 Death of a 1958 classmate, Nan Janeane Goad died on 12/16/2009``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Nancy Archer Magee, of Ft. Worth Texas, class of 52--Nancy advises me that her cousin, Nan Janeane (Jeanie) Goad, class of 1958, died at about 4:30 a.m. in the morning of December 16, 2009. Jeanie is the sister of Donald Goad, of Olive Branch Mississippi, class of 52. Jeanie lived in Casanova, Virginia. She was quiet a basketball player and is in the Memphis Park Commission Hall of Fame. She was an R.N. and a retired Army Lt. Col.---
``xEkyEpkEFpyoCDNvgTZ``x1261021306``xClass_of_1958 Death of a Scrapper, Richard T. White``xTerryWilliamson51``xRichard T. White, age 95 of Memphis, died Tuesday December 8, at his home. He was Organist/Choirmaster emeritis at St. John's Episcopal Church where he served from 1950 to 1986. Mr White was the son of Richard Redmon and Clara Baehr White and born September 1, 1914 in New Orleans. When he was six, the family moved to Memphis where he attended city schools and graduated from South Side High School. While in New York, he met his future wife Anna Maude Mahaffey, who also happened to be a Memphian. A Memorial service celebrating Richard's life will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church, 3245 Central Avenue at Greer, on Thursday Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall. Memorials may be sent to St. John's Episcopal Church or to the organization of the donor's choice.``xEkypZFuAFVWXYWuYTl``x1260734935``xAll_Scrappers The Passing of a Scrapper...``xLewisDalton59``x
Robert "Bobby" Gilbert Mize, Jr.
Class of 1953
Date of death: 10/6/2009
Retired Major in the US Army
Burial service 12/31/2009 at Arlington Cemetery with full military honors

Wife, Karen of Sebastian, FL

Survived by sisters:
Claudia Mize Runken - Class of 1955 - Hernando, MS
Bettye Mize - Class of 1959 - Cordova, TN

Deceased sister:
Donna Mize - Class of 1957

``xEkypVpVulAsXXNqZpR``x1260505489``xAll_Scrappers Sonny Cross is back SCHMOOZING again...``xLewisDalton59``x
Click on "Schmooze" in the right hand menu to see the letter Sonny sent to his sister on her birthday.
``xEkypFpkElVLSJKJHON``x1260302185``xAll_Scrappers SCRAPPER TEACHER DIES.....MISS BARNETT``xLewisDalton59``x
Former state Rep. Joyce "Barnett" Hassell dies at 77


NASHVILLE — Former state Rep. Joyce Hassell, a Republican who represented parts of East Memphis in the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1982 to 2000, died this morning at her Memphis home following a long illness, her husband, Larry Hassell, said today. She was 77.
Mrs. Hassell had been ill for nearly a year, suffered a pair of minor strokes last spring and spent several weeks in rehabilitation afterward, he said.
She represented House District 96, which at the time included much of East Memphis. Among the bills she sponsored and passed into law was a statute requiring gravel trucks to have a name and telephone number for the company operating them on the rear so motorists behind them know who to contact if their vehicles are struck by debris flying off the trucks. The statute also required the trucks to be covered by tarps in most instances.
Mrs. Hassell ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for Shelby County tax assessor in the spring of 2000 and then lost a GOP primary challenge to hold the House seat that summer to Paul Stanley, who went on to serve in both the House and Senate before resigning in August of this year.
Joyce "Barnett" Hassell was born in 1932 in Baldwyn, Miss., and earned a bachelor of science degree from Blue Mountain College, which named her its alumna of the year in 1996. She was a teacher in the Memphis City Schools. She earned a master's degree in office administration and management from Memphis State University.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a sister, Mary Lou Martin, and a brother, Roger Barnett, both of Baldwyn.
Memorial Park has charge and funeral details are incomplete.
``xEkypklAZlAmzpoaevf``x1260289789``xAll_Scrappers SCHMOOZING.....``xLewisDalton59``x
Ed Creamer has posted another one of his humorous stories on the SCHMOOZE page....Go check it out....click the SCHMOOZE button on your right.


``xEkVAVElkulLDBadXvo``x1259518248``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Jack K. Gordon, class of 42.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJack K. Gordon, of Hernando Mississippi, age 86, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Baptist Desoto Hospital,Southaven. Services will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Novenber 24 at Forest Hill South, with visitation from 12-2 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will be in Forest Hill South Cemetery. Mr. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Lillian Gordon; two daughters, Sheri White and Mary Beth Peterson. He is survived by his wife, Marianne Yarbrough Gordon; two daughters, Diana Rae Bell of Hernando and Sheri Gordon Rieger of Nashville, a step-daughter, Patricia Teague of Memphis, one sister, Neil Downs of Hernando, three granddaughters, and seven great-grandchildren. Mr. Gordon was born in Looxahoma, Mississippi and grew up in Memphis. He was a 1942 graduate of South Side High School. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific. He was a retired motion Picture Machine operator and a member ot the IATSE Union. After retirement, he worked as a mechanic for the Desoto County School Bus Shop. He was an active member of Parkway Baptist Church in Hernando as well as a 32rd Degree Mason.
Forest Hill South Funeral Home (901) 349-3250``xEkVApAFlyFFfjkGcNl``x1259093863``xAll_Scrappers November's Third-Tuesday breakfast``xKathalineHarbison47``xWhat a great turnout we had this month at our breakfast! People are amazed when we tell them that we still meet each month after all these years!

Those in attendance were: Kathryn and Elmer Chapman ('45),Buddy Musser ('45), Frances and Donald Arwood ('45), Marguerite Kirksey ('45),Darlene Rickard, Helen Stahl, Jimmy Ganong ('45), Geraldine Griffith and her daughter, Debby; Charlene Norvell, Doris Tanner, Martha and Joe Stovall,Joe Bowen, Betty and Jerry Binkley, Eva Donaldson, Elmer Ray, Erlyne and "Bubba" Oswald, Kathaline Harbison.

We were especially glad to see Erlyne since she has been absent so long following a fall which broke her hip!

Scrappers and spouses are welcome. We meet at 9 AM on the third Tuesday of each month at Perkins Restaurant located on the corner of Park and White Station.
``xEkVlyppEVVyRFhUfpN``x1258600155``xClass_of_1947 Death of a classmate--Gwen Baggett Faulkner, class of 1960``xTerryWilliamson51``xGwendolyn Baggett Faulkner, age 67, of Horn Lake, Mississippi, died Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital- Desota in Southaven Mississippi. Gwen was in the South Side Class of 1960. Mrs. Faulkner was born November 19, 1941 in Memphis to the late Grover and Lela Baggett. She was a member of Church Road Baptist Church and the Eastern Star. Visitation will be Monday, November 16 at 11 a.m. with the service beginning at 1 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Southaven. Burial will follow in Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Leon Faulkner of Horn Lake; one son, Travis Faulkner and his wife Beverly of Horn Lake; one sister, Sandra Baggett Stublefield of Pontotoc Mississippi who was in the South Side class of 1966; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. The family requests memorials be made to The Shriner’s Hospital or Gideons. Twin Oaks Funeral Home-----(662) 349-9720
``xEkVlkEyZFpbAbfBCtE``x1258216730``xAll_Scrappers Schmoozing!!!!!``xLewisDalton59``x
Click on SCHMOOZE on the right hand menu. Fast Eddie Creamer is at it again. He wants to know where Redneck Cross is....

Go check it out and make some comments if you like.
``xEkVZAAFAkFmNlnZcYS``x1257993923``xAll_Scrappers Charles Goldman, went in the hospital .``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from Hal Goldman, class of 55, says that Charles Goldman, class of 50, of Hernando Mississippi, went in the hospital on 11/9 with a very bad cold, very low blood count, and pulse. His doctor will decide today (11/10) if he will need a pace-maker or not. Today is Charles 77th birthday. Hal asks every one to remember him in a prayer.``xEkVZAVZuEyjdNCflwE``x1257957416``xClass_of_1950 Death of a classmate, Martha Ann Minton Lawerence, class of 51.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMartha Ann Minton Lawrence, age 76, of Memphis, (South Side class of 1951) went to be with her Lord on November 8, 2009. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Carl Lawrence, her parents and brother, Robert Minton, She was born in Harrisburg Arkansas on November 4, 1933, living most of her life in Memphis and was a longtime member of St. Timothy United Methodist Church. She was a loving mother having four sons, Gary, Steve, Tim and Jason Lawrence who will cherish and love her. She also leaves her sister Louise and Tom Miller and brother, Marvin Minton (South Side Class of 1955) and his wife Millie Minton (That Angel) and sister-in-law, Betty Minton. She leaves the joy of grandparenting of Brooke (deceased), Justin, Shelby, Hanna, Megan, Cody, Becky and Maggie of whom she loved equally and dearly. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11 and services at 12 noon on Thursday, November 12, both at Family Funeral Care. Burial will be in Memphis Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Humane Society.-------Family Funeral Care, (901) 761-8000
``xEkVZAVyVVZAdGXxoEC``x1257956557``xClass_of_1951 Scrapper, Amanda Mae Herstoff, age 95 died.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAmanda Mae Herstoff, age 95, died peacefully Sunday November 8, 2009 after a brief illness. She was born in Memphis on April 4 1914, and graduated from South Side High School and began working for Federal Compress and Warehouse Company. She became an Administrative Assistant to the President of the company, and was appointed Assistant Secretary of the corporation and served in the same capacities for the successor company, Holly Farms Corporation. During World War ll, she served as a volunteer at the military hospital in Memphis and later was a volunteer with the Saint Francis Hospital Auxillary. She was a long time and devoted member of Christ United Methodist Church. Her last years at Trezevant Manor and Allen Morgan Health Center. She was predeceased by her parents and by a sister, Virginia Robert of Birmingham, and leaves a brother, Herbert Thomas Grissom, Jr. of Lincolnton N.C., a niece and nephew, Lisa and Greg Robert of Birmingham, and a niece, Helen Amanda Martin of Lincolnton, N.C.. A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, November 11 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Edward Chapel at Trezevant Manor. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the Trezevant Foundation, 177 No. Highland St., Memphis, 37111 or Christ United Methodist Church, 4488 Poplar Ave. Memphis, 38117. Memorial Park Funeral Home (901) 767-8930``xEkVZApFupuJDaatixP``x1257903404``xAll_Scrappers Barbara Branch Simerson, class of 51, died.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBarbara Jean Branch Simerson, age 77, of Memphis, passed away November 6, 2009. Ms. Simerson was a former secretary for the Market Basket. She was also a South Side Scrapper and graduated in 1951. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Simerson. She is survived by her daughters, Terri L. Holloway (Bill) of Somerville, Debbie Wilbur (Jerry) of Hendersonville, and Cheryl Lindsey of Memphis; brother, Jack Branch of Parkersburg, West Virginia (South Side class of 47); four grandchildren; three great grandchildren and her beloved dogs and cats. Visitation will be held Monday at Family Funeral Care from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Family Funeral Care. Interment will take place in Memphis Memory Gardens. The family has requested that memorials be sent to St. Jude. Family Funeral Care---(901)761-8000
``xEkVZZlEZkpmCFKGbgK``x1257781720``xClass_of_1951 A Message from Barbara Irvine Lipsey, class of 53. ``xTerryWilliamson51``xThis is an email from Barbara Irvine Lipsey that we should all read.

Terry,

Thank you for your email. Would you please send an email or insert in your regular letter how much it would mean to those of us from South Side who are very ill or have loved ones who are very ill if their classmates would call and check on them regularly before they are so near death. Billy Key is the only friend from SS who has called George since he got sick. It would help George so much if he received some short calls before he reaches the point when he can't remember old SS friends. Why wait until our dear friends are so close to dying before we get in touch. A call would take so little time and mean so much to the sick and their family. This is just a thought I had when I received your email concerning Barbara Branch. I called Cheryl tonight but waited too long. She just died tonight.

As you know, George has Parkinson's and the disease is progressing. He would love some calls.

Barbara Irvine Lipsey, 1953 married to George (Fish) Lipsey 1952.

Thanks for considering my email .

901 370 5800




``xEkVZyEluklCZVyNFtT``x1257618428``xAll_Scrappers Barbara Branch Simerson, class of 51, passed away last night.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just spoke to Barbara Branch Simerson's daughter, Cheryl, and she said her Mother passed away last night. I have no details at this time, but I will try to pass them on to you when I get them.``xEkVZyEZZlFlWkZMmVM``x1257617783``xAll_Scrappers Barbara Branch Simerson, class of 51, is in serious condition.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received a call from Barbara Branch Simerson's daughter, Cheryl tonight, Thursday, November 5th. Cheryl said her mother is not going to be with us much longer. She was planning to go home with Hospice, but took a turn for the worse. Margie asked her if it was a matter of days and Cheryl said it was. Her lungs are filling with fluid. Cheryl asked me if I would like to speak to her Mother and I said yes. She told me that Barbara might not be able to speak to me, but she would be able to hear me, so I did speak to her. I told her I loved her and would be thinking about her. IF--you feel close to Barbara, you may call Cheryl at (901) 488-9078 and she will probably be with her mother and let you speak to Barbara. Please keep Barbara and her family in your thoughts and prayers. It looks like she only has a short time left.``xEkVZuylEukLzTzCkZp``x1257468142``xAll_Scrappers Ed Creamer reports on today's economy...``xLewisDalton59``x
"SCHMOOZE IS BAAAACK"!!!

Click "SCHMOOZE", in the right hand menu, and read Ed Creamer's report on the ECONOMY!!!

I think you'll find it very informative and entertaining.
``xEkVZuuyplpEGFsncnc``x1257446080``xAll_Scrappers CLASS OF '57 GET TOGETHER``xJanHolleyLong57``xJust a reminder that the Class of 1957 will meet at Leonard's on Saturday, November 7th at 1:00 P.M. for our annual get-to-gether. We hope to see all of you from the Class of 1957 and all other Scrappers who wish to attend.

Come and visit with your former classmates from SSHS.

Many thanks,

Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957``xEkVZkZuZEAWGPzmYcH``x1257274719``xAll_Scrappers MATTIE BRIGANCE...``xLewisDalton59``xJust received this tonight from Joe Cooper.

Mattie Brigance, widow of Coach Russell Brigance, passed on Sat. Her funeral will be tomorrow, Tues., November 3rd at 1:00 PM at Forest Hill Cemetary South on Holmes Rd.


``xEkVZkkAlVyLXrWegpn``x1257229856``xAll_Scrappers Ginger Grice Berryhill & her husband, Johnny Berryhill have health problems.``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Ginger Grice Berryhill, class of 1960---Ginger AND her husband Johnny Berryhill, both had heart stents put in their hearts in June. Johnny had a massive heart attack. Both had 8 weeks of Cardiac Rehab, then on September 18th, they were in a car wreck which totaled the car. The air bags exploded, causing injuries. Fearing problems from their hearts, they were taken to the emergency room. From the seat belt and air bags, Ginger had massive bruising to her abdomen. As they were checking to make sure there was no internal injuries, they discovered a large mass on her right kidney. Laparoscopic surgery is scheduled for November 2nd at Baptist East to remove the kidney. It is cancer. Ginger asks for our prayers for them both.``xEkVZpkFplFpUFjFRKt``x1257023083``xClass_of_1960 Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly...``xLewisDalton59``xClick the big "PICCADILLY" button on the right to see a copy of the October Newletter. Below that are the names of the Scrappers that attended the dinner.

All of the information for the dinner is compiled by Terry Williamson '51.

Thanks to Terry and Margie for making these quarterly dinners happen, so that Scrappers can see old friends and make new ones.``xEkVyAkpAAZRjguhJsP``x1256920997``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper--Ralph Toomey Strange,JR.``xTerryWilliamson51``xRalph Toomey Strange Jr., of Germantown TN., age 80 died October 26, 2009 after an extended illness. Mr. Strange was born in Memphis on November 28, 1928. An Eagle Scout, he attended A.B.Hill Elementary, South Side High School and Memphis State College. His parents, and his grandson, Scott Christopher Brandes preceded him in death. He is survived bly his wife, Rose Marie Scott Strange, 2 daughters and a brother, John Edward Strange of Little Rock Arkansas.``xEkVylVVAFyZAXloPdO``x1256855936``xAll_Scrappers Note from Dot Dover``xKathalineHarbison47``x
Just a note to tell you that L.M. Dover, my husband for 58 years, died
on July 22, 2009. We had been battling Parkinson's disease for almost
30 years, and he had been able to be up and about till the last few
years. Needless to say, I miss him very much! Dot Dover
============================

Our prayers are with you and your family, Dot.
L.M. Dover was in the class of '47
``xEkVyyEpuAlTnHmazUe``x1256610498``xAll_Scrappers A Scrapper's wife had knee surgery.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBonnie Wage, wife of Bob Wage, of Olive Branch Mississippi, class of 51, recently had knee surgery. They found things that had to be fixed, so she is on crutches and should be for approximately 2 months. I have been there on both knees, so I know how painful it can be. Keep Bonnie in your thoughts and prayers during this hard time.
``xEkVyFkEEAZALSmYskQ``x1256321197``xClass_of_1951 Death of a classmates son, ``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from Bessie Wolverton McCommon, class of 56. Bessie says that her sister, Betty Jane Wolverton Berry, class of 54 son died on August 31, 2009 with a heart attack. Bessie and Betty both live in Olive Branch Mississippi ``xEkVykkyuZZbRGgyCco``x1256226477``xClass_of_1954 Shirley Cole Johnson, class of 56, is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xGeorge Johnson, husband of Shirley Cole Johnson of Olive Branch Mississippi, just called me on Saturday, October 17th and told me that his wife, Shirley Cole Johnson, who was in the class of 1956, fell in their drive while sweeping at their garage door this past Tuesday. She bumped her head and cracked her pelvis. She went into the Baptist East Hospital and will be there several days in room 4119 North. Shirley and George are regulars at the Scrapper Dinner and we hope she will be out and feel like coming.``xEkVVlElupyRASEMRUk``x1255818406``xClass_of_1956 Death of a classmate---Alva Edwin Boatwright, class of 1938.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAlva Edwin Boatwright was born April 1, 1919 and graduated from South Side High School in the class of 1938. He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Jo Helen Powers Boatwright and their son, Eddie Boatwright. He is survived by two daughters, Joyce Boatwright Fay (Charlie Fay), and Ruth Boatwright Caldwell (Terry Caldwell), four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. During World War II, he worked on refurbishing military airplanes in California and Florida. Prior to retiring, he spent almost 20 years with RCH/McCulloch as Sales Manager in Memphis. Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 13 in Rockhill Cemetery, Lexington TN.
Forest Hill East Funeral Home (901) 382-1000``xEkVVuuZZAAwRdsrMsT``x1255447799``xAll_Scrappers NEW PHOTO ALBUM....``xLewisDalton59``xThere's a new photo album in "Lewis' Gallery".

Ray Leffler, a graduate of East High, gave me his scrapbook of Memphis Prep football from the 1960 season.

Ray says he would have made a better Scrapper than a Mustang.

I'm trying to get him to come out to a Scrapper Dinner. I know you guys will make him feel at home.

ALWAYS CLICK THE PHOTOS A SECOND TIME FOR A LARGER VIEW.

"Lewis' Gallery"...upper right menu and then click "Memphis Prep Football 1960" ``xEkVVFlEAAlSnvEDVYp``x1255381998``xAll_Scrappers From the Past Album....``xLewisDalton59``x
NOTE: JUST ADDED MORE TODAY 10-8-09...


Vivian "Daves" Dawson '59 has contributed more pictures for the "From the Past" album.

To view the photos, click "Lewis' Gallery", upper right menu, then click "From the Past".

After opening each photo, click it one more time and it will increase in size.

Enjoy the photos and send me some of your own.

Lewis Dalton '59
TNman59@bellsouth.net ``xEkVullypEubeSEpDwa``x1254886014``xClass_of_1959 Death of a classmated---Della Harriet Pinstein Levin``xTerryWilliamson51``xDella Harriet Levin, age 89, of Memphis, died Thursday October 1, 2009 and was buried Friday October 2. She was born in Memphis Tn. in 1920 and graduated from Southside High School. While living in Memphis until 2000, she was an active member and officer of several civic and charitable organizations, including Hadassan and B'nai Brith Women, and was a volunteer juvenile parole officer for the City of Memphis. She had a life long love of ballet and ballroom dancing and was accomplished at both. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aleck and Annie Pinstein, her brother, Arthur Pinstein and her husband of 61 years, Sam Levin. She is survived by her son, Marc Levin of Little Rock AR; her daughter, Michelle Christides of Dover DE.; three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of the donor's choice. Arrangements by High Point Funeral Chapel---(901)454-5795``xEkVuZAVEluVNgifUwd``x1254795184``xAll_Scrappers EDDIE SULLIVAN SICK``xCharmaTateColton52``xI RECEIVED THE FOLLOWING E MAIL FROM MARGIE WRITTEN ON SUNDAY THE 20th.

hi charma-Eddie and I wanted you to know that his Liver enzyme problem has landed him in Methodist Central.He might come home tomorrow (monday). He went in on tuesday to have the 15 pounds of fluid removed from his stomache. this happens about once a month or more.He is on a salt restricted diet and takes meds for it, among other things.we have him with a U. T. liver specialist.He is able to walk around, but stays down a lot when the fluid builds up. He ask that you let "the group" know and would appreciate phone calls (662-393-1185.Also pray for him. we love you all.Margie.
``xEkVFVykkulFChKMSMr``x1253562248``xAll_Scrappers Update on Joyce Lackey Oxford, class of 53``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just spoke to Joyce Lackey Oxford, of Michie Tennessee, class of 1953, today, Thursday, September 17, 2009. I timed it perfect because Joyce said she had just gotten home from the Rehab TODAY. Joyce fell getting out of her car recently and broke 5 ribs. Several weeks later, she fell again, and this time she broke her hip. She is not out of the pain picture yet, but she is HOME and she is very pleased with that. Keep Joyce in your thoughts and prayers as she gets well.``xEkVFkkAAulZUEArcir``x1253229948``xAll_Scrappers New photos in "From the Past " album...``xLewisDalton59``xThere are five new photos in the "From the Past" album. Click "Lewis' Gallery" upper right hand menu....then "From the Past"

2 Dance Party photos, 1 cheerleader photo and two reunion photos.

Submitted by Vivian Dawson '59``xEkVkAuypVZZmhMWjkS``x1252946057``xAll_Scrappers Update on Jeff Jones--class of 1951``xTerryWilliamson51``xGOOD NEWS---Jeff Jones went into the rehab on June 23, 2009 and Finally, he went home yesterday, Saturday, September 12th. He is not totally well yet but he is much pleased to be home. Jeff fell and broke his hip some time ago while visiting his daughter in Alabama. Jeff was in the class of 1951.``xEkVklZAZypriATUnQS``x1252879760``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate---Evelyn Bridges Pike--class of 45??``xTerryWilliamson51``xEvelyn M. Bridges Pike,age 82, passed away on September 11, 2009 at her home. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Bridges and Lydia Ester Bridges and infant son Glen Ray Pike as well as six of her seven siblings. She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, John Wesley Pike Sr.and sons James L. Pike (Mary) and John W. Pike Jr. (Connie). She had 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Charles Bridges of Kansas City, Kansas. She was a graduate of South Side High School, and using her age, she was in the class of 1945. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Millington. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Sunday, September 13 at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home in Millington TN. Services will be held at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with burial to follow at Northridge Woodhaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society or First Baptist Church, Millington.
Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home--(901) 872-3375``xEkVkluAykyEkmcbOua``x1252849626``xAll_Scrappers 9/11 and THE TOWERS OF DEATH!!``xTerryWilliamson51``x
God bless America, God bless us all.
God bless those who answered the call.
The buildings were there, the Towers of Death.
They were majestic and tall, now nothing is left.
They reached to the sky, and thousands were there
When death visited from high in the air.
With tears in our eyes, we watched them come down.
There's a strong smell of death now in New York town.
Some died as they worked, they gave their all,
Like the buildings that once stood, they now stand tall.
Now, what will happen, what will we do?
What will your country ask of you?
Have faith in our way, like the towers stand tall.
We must stand together, one and all.
A warning to the cowards who started this fight,
You're about to incur the wrath of our might.
You made a mistake, as others have done.
Just count the past wars our country has won.
YOU MADE A MISTAKE AND YOU WILL RUE THIS DAY FOREVER!

Written by Terry Williamson
``xEkVkZluuAVBwLPhJaA``x1252784495``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Martha Columbus Osborne, class of 1942??``xTerryWilliamson51``xMartha Columbus Osborne, age 85, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at Desoto Health Center. Graveside Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, September 14 at Forest Hill South Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward W. Osborne,Sr., her parents, Joseph and Emma Sue Columbus, and one brother, John Columbus,(South Side class of 47). Mrs. Osborne was a graduate of South Side High School and using her age, she was in the class of 1942. She leaves three sons; Ed Osborne Jr. of Hernando, Joe Osborne (Rocille) and Russ Osborne (Judy) both of Walls MS, six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and eight nieces and nephews, one brother, Joseph Columbus of Memphis, (class of 41) two sisters, Emma Jean Law (class of 50) of Englewood, Florida, and Margie Columbus Sullivan, of Southaven MS. (class of 52). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to, Cancer Institute or Shriners Hospital for Children.
Forest Hill South Funeral Home---(901) 346-3250``xEkVkZylplFfGimQyrL``x1252768083``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper, Margaret Frazier Hume.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMargaret Frazier Hume, age 89 , passed away on September 8, 2009. She was born in Memphis on March 29, 1920, the daughter of Frederick F. Frazier Sr. and Catherine Trout Frazier. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband J. Frank Hume, her two brothers, Frederick Frazier Jr., Robert E. Frazier, and a sister, Evelyn F. Scoby. Mrs Hume was a graduate of South Side High School and went on to receive a law degree from the University of Memphis. She also received a nursing degree from St. Joseph Hospital. She was member of D.A.R., an avid golfer, and enjoyed researching genealogy. She was a longtime member of Grace St. Luke's Episcopal Church. She leaves her two sisters, Louise Frazier Floyd of Memphis and Doris Frazier Zseleczky of Annapolis, MD. and many nieces and nephews. The family wil receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, September 11 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 12 at Grace St. Luke's Episcopal Church.
Memorial Park Funeral Home (901) 767-8930``xEkVkyZFVEpzcxIKdgc``x1252673510``xAll_Scrappers Your classmate, Joyce Lackey Oxford, class of 53, is back in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just received a phone call (on Thursday, September 3, 2009) from Bill Oxford, husband of Joyce Lackey Oxford, of Michie Tennessee. You may remember that Joyce who was in the class of 53, fell in July and broke 5 ribs. She fell again at church last Sunday and broke her left hip and is in the Madison County Hospital in Jackson Tennessee. Joyce will go into the rehab at that hospital today or soon after. Can you imagine the pain she is experiencing? Add to all of this that her sister, Patsy Lackey Oakman, class of 1950, and her sister's husband, George Oakman, class of 47, both died recently. Keep Joyce and her husband Bill in your thoughts and prayers.``xEkVEAAEpEAjNfdwTXF``x1251991019``xAll_Scrappers Death of Classmate - 1958``xHenryAlexander58``xJ.B. "Bonard" Nance of the class of 1958 passed away this week after his struggle with liver cancer. Bonard was a member of the Scrapper football team during his years at South Side. His wife, Carol, also attended South Side and she resides at Rte. 9, Box 475 in Gatewood, MO 63942. Visitation is set for Saturday, September 5th at 1:00 p.m. and his funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at 1011 City Avenue in Ripley, MS.``xEkVEAuluklzcSnNwIm``x1251948428``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate---Margaret Lickey Brindley, class of 1935.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMargaret Lickey Brindley, age 92, of Memphis, died Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Bright Glade Nursing Home. She was a member of McLemore Avenue Christian Church, a graduate of Southside High School, (class of 1935) and attended Miller Hawkins Business College. She was a truly sweet Lady. Mrs. Brindley was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas and her sister, Martha Lickey. Graveside services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. Please direct memorials to Crossroads Hospice.
Memorial Park Funeral Home--(901) 767-8930``xEkVEZFklllKyqOSmZb``x1251732888``xAll_Scrappers Robert Thompson Obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``xRev. Robert H. Thompson "Bob" Jr.

Rev. Robert H. “Bob” Thompson Jr,, 79, a wonderful father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, of Memphis, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009. He was a graduate of Southside High School and went on to attend University of Kentucky. He was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church. Mr. Thompson was a retired engineer from Illinois Central Railroad and a Marine Corp veteran, where he played in the Marine Corp Band. He had a professional degree in Music and loved to play the trumpet. Mr. Thompson also received a master in Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He volunteered for prison ministry and served as a music director and pastor for many years. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Louise Streebeck Thompson, his son Alan Thompson, and a brother USMC Col. Charles Thompson. He is survived by his Daughter Yvonne Williams, his son Terry Thompson, and his daughter Yvette L. Beckley. He also leaves his eleven grandchildren Alexander Thompson, Melissa Thompson, Brian Thompson, Rachel Thompson, Deanna Yarnevich, Nicholas Yarnevich, Jonathan Yarnevich, Bailey Beckley, Delaney Beckley, Ainsley Beckley, Lindley Beckley, and three great grandchildren Ila Hearon, Elizabeth Duty, and Olivia Grace Yarnevich. The family will receive friends from 5-7 on Monday, August 31, at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, at 11:30 a.m., also at the funeral home. The family requests that any memorials be sent to Ridgeway Baptist Church. Memorial Park Funeral Home (901)767-8930 www.memorialparkonline.com

Please keep the family in your prayers.``xEkVEZkZVEZHcGLwGAD``x1251727517``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--James "Jimmy" Wilson--class of 56``xTerryWilliamson51``xJames "Jimmy" Wilson, age 71, of Memphis, died at Germantown Methodist Hospital August 23, 2009. Memorial services will be Friday at 2 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetary Chapel. He was an electrician with ICGRR, and graduated in the South Side class of 56. He served in the National Guard and was a former Deacon of Boulevard Baptist Church. He is survived by two daughters, Cherie Wilson, Ginny (Mark) St. Clair, three Grandchildren, Christian, Joshua and Jared and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Thelma Wilson and siblings, Ralph A. Wilson Jr., Thomas E. Wilson and Ruth Mae Wiles.``xEkVEFEZkpAldUsVNTy``x1251317209``xClass_of_1956 DEATH OF CLASSMATE CLASS OF 1956``xCharmaTateColton52``xI HAVE JUST BEEN NOTIFIED THAT JAMES (JIMMY) ALBERT WILSON, CLASS OF 1956, PASSED AWAY SUNDAY AUGUST 23rd. AT THIS TIME, I AM TOLD A FAMILY SERVICE IS BEING PLANNED. ``xEkVEEFyEAZkzDaVKrk``x1251136197``xAll_Scrappers UPDATES ON SOME FORMER SCRAPPERS``xJanHolleyLong57``x
It has been some time since I have been able to post news to this web site. I just thought I would bring you up to date on some of what has been going on.

Patsy Morgan of the Class of 1957 has had her other hip replaced and is doing fine.

Martha Rae Terrell Smith of the Class of 1957 is a grandmother again. Her only daughter gave birth to a baby boy a couple of weeks ago. The baby's name is Brett Douglas Stewart.

Carol Jean Joyner Wells of the Class of 1958 recently lost her husband, Fred Wells.

Frank House of the Class of 1957 lost his sister, Rita, on August 15th. I think Rita was in the class of 1954 but I am not certain of that.

We celebrated our 70th birthdays by having a "70th Birthday Party" in June. It was the same night as the horrible storm. We had a wonderful time and wish more of our classmates could have attended. Barbara Bruce Jackson came all the way from New York City and we had several in attendance that have never attended a class reunion. Charles Smothers has been a missionary for the Southern Baptist Foreign Missions Board and has always been out of the country and unable to attend our reunions. It was wonderful having Charles and his wife attend this birthday party. It is so wonderful to see and spend time with old friends from South Side High School.

Many thanks,

Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957

``xEkVpllVkkVCCsyGcIC``x1250885225``xAll_Scrappers The Last Scrapper Dinner Letter and The list of attendees for the July 2009 Dinner is posted.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIf you would like to see who attended the last Scrapper Dinner in July, 2009, look to the right side of the page and click on the "Piccadilly Dinner" button. Up will come a section that will first be a copy of the last Scrapper Dinner Letter. Scroll down until you see the list of those who attended that July, 2009 Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly.``xEkVpVyEylVuhaXTwsZ``x1250561685``xAll_Scrappers Bonard Nance - Class of 1958``xHenryAlexander58``xTommy Pressley informed me today that Bonard Nance has been diagnosed with liver cancer and had recently spent 10 days in Methodist East for treatment. Bonard is feeling better and has returned to his home in Missouri. If you would like to contact him by e-mail his address is cjbnance@semo.net or send cards to Rte. 9, Box 475, Gatewood, MO 63942. Keep him and his wife Carol in your prayers.``xEkVpVVVyEVxbrPxPfj``x1250555615``xAll_Scrappers "BUBBA BLACKWELL GOLF TOURNAMENT"``xLewisDalton59``x
"DON'T FORGET"

"The Bubba Blackwell Golf Tournament" will be Thursday, September 10th.

If you would like to play, or just come have lunch with your fellow Scrappers, call George Allmon for details at (901)854-6571 or email him at SSScrapper60@yahoo.com

``xEkVpVuVVyFvkkLJUKr``x1250545563``xAll_Scrappers UPDATE ON JEFF JONES, CLASS OF 51.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just spoke to Carolyn Jones, wife of Jeff Jones, class of 51. You may remember that Jeff fell and broke his leg recently in Alabama when they were visiting their children. Jeff is still in The Jewish Rehab Center, Room 202A at 36 Bazeberry Road, Cordova TN 38018, near Walmut Grove Road, and Carolyn says it looks like he will be there for some time. Jeff cannot take phone calls, but he can read a note or getwell card. Please keep Jeff in your thoughts and prayers during this hard time.``xEkVpEAZupVfiBWPuJh``x1250197405``xClass_of_1951 Death of your classmate, Blanche Thomas Spain, class of 34.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBlanche Thomas Spain, age 93, of Memphis, passed away on August 8, 2009. Mrs. Spain is the widow of Douglass J. Thomas, and W. Waddington Spain. The obituary in the newspaper did not give her maiden name. She was a member of Second Presbyterian Church. Mrs.Spain was a graduate of South Side High School and using her age she was probably in the class of 1934. She was salutatorian of her class. After the death of her husband, Douglass Thomas, she married Mr. Spain and moved to Charleston, South Carolina where they lived in the Elizabeth Arden antebellum home for several years. Relocating back to Memphis, she lived out the remainder of her days surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by several nieces and great nieces and great-great nieces and nephews. The visitation will be held from 5;00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday August 10 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 11 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.----- Memorial Park Funeral Home---(901) 767-8930``xEkuAAEAkEFsCSjQxNU``x1249919213``xAll_Scrappers PAUL WEBB '59``xLewisDalton59``xThis is from an e-mail I received from Jeff Clements '59..

Lewis, just read today in my hometown online newspaper, Yalobusha Online News, that our classmate Paul Webb passed away on August 2, 2009. Paul and I grew up together in Water Valley, MS until my family moved to Memphis in 1949. Would appreciate you posting this information on the Scrapper website and notify whomever maintains our class tree.

Jeff Clements '59``xEkuAZuEAZuBxAlQEMv``x1249741974``xClass_of_1959 Update on Betty Barnette Jennings Smithmier, class of 45.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBetty had a stint put in on Friday August 7 and did well during the surgery. She will probably get to go home tomorrow' CORRECTION--I just came from church where I learned that Betty is still in the hospital. I will try to update you when I get the word.``xEkuAZFAAppwTQVGqgC``x1249739900``xAll_Scrappers Reunion Photos...``xLewisDalton59``xOK Class of '59.....we're back.....let's get some more pictures to me so I can post them for you.

Put them on a disk and mail to:
Lewis Dalton
6256 Skylight Dr.
Bartlett, TN 38135

or E-mail
TNman59@bellsouth.net

Come on....."DO IT"``xEkuAVAVuluMXsOGQQK``x1249595484``xClass_of_1959 Your classmate is going for a heart Cath.``xTerryWilliamson51``xThis is a copy of a note from Marsha Jennings Lewis, daughter of Betty (Barnette) Jennings Smithmier, who was in the South Side class of 1945.
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Please add my mother, (Betty Smithmier) to your prayer list. My sister Teresa (class of 66) and I have been very concerned about mother over the last few weeks. She is going to Memphis Heart Alliance on Friday, (August 7) morning for a heart cath. This location (if you aren't familiar with it as I wasn't) will do the heart cath, but if any kind of surgery needs to be done they can't do it there.
Since this location is located behind St. Francis Hospital, she will either be admitted there or she may choose to go to Methodist North (she lives within sight of the hospital) if anything surgically needs to be done. Please pass along the information and pray for mother. She hasn't been herself for awhile now and as I mentioned, we are very concerned about her.
``xEkuAVlZkZuGbJcfhwv``x1249587274``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate---Phillip Wayne Overton, class of 56.``xTerryWilliamson51``xPhillip Wayne Overton, age 72 resident of the Oakland Community and retired Illinois Central Railroad Locomotive Engineer for 42 years died August 4, 2009. Services are at 12 noon Friday at Peebles West Funeral Chapel at Oakland TN. with private interment in Fayette County Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation for Mr. Overton will be from 10 to 12 noon Friday August 7, at Peebles. A member of the Memphis First Seventy Day Adventist Church, Mr. Overton leaves his wife Linda Overton; son, Richard Wayne Overton of Fort Collins, Co; daughter, Janet Lynn Floyd of Olive Branch, MS; step-daughters, Melissa Jane Cirtain of Madison, AL. and Heather Lea Shook of Durango, CO; sisters Marilyn Joyce Hicks of Southaven and Carolyn Sue Pickle of Horn Lake and six grandchildren. Memorials are requested to his church. Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Crematory--West Chapel--Oakland TN. (901) 465-3535``xEkuAVlVlEupQmNvnym``x1249585814``xAll_Scrappers Jeff Jones, class of 51, is in rehab.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMargie just got off the phone (Saturday, August 1st) with Carolyn Jones (Jeff Jones wife). Jeff, who was in the class of 51, fell and broke his leg and he is now in Room 202A at the Memphis Jewish Rehab Center which is at 36 Bazeberry Road, Cordova TN 38018, near Walnut Grove Road. The phone number there is (901) 758-0036. I believe Carolyn said that She & Jeff were in Alabama to see their children when he fell. Please keep Jeff in your thoughts and prayers.

``xEkuAuApFFEHIoOcxMT``x1249490331``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Classmate, Virginia Tully Walker, class of 52.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI recently received a call from Regina Falcinelli Boyd, class of 54, of Cordova TN. telling me that Virginia Tully Walker, class of 52, had passed away. Virginia has had a very hard time with her cancer recently and finally went to be with her brother, Joe Tully, of Lepanto Arkansas, class of 53 who passed away May 19, 2009. Virginia also has a sister, Sharon Tully Pinner, of Franklin Tennessee, class of 63. ``xEkuAulAApZeBkDDXHi``x1249489907``xAll_Scrappers Glenn Moore, class of 1951 had emergency surgery recently.``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrances McMackin Moore, of Collierville, class of 56, reports that her husbamd, Glenn Moore, class of 51, had emergency surgery a month ago. Frances says that Glenn is slowly recovering. He woke up early with horrific stomach pains and I took him to the doctor. The doctor thought it was diverticulis, but it wasn't. Thursday a.m., I rushed him to the ER. They said he had an obstruction in his intestines that was caused from scar tissue that had built up from a 1949 appendectomy. The surgeon tried the laproscopic surgery, but not with any luck. He had to open him up, remove the scar tissue, and thankfully, he did not have to cut any of his intestines. We had so many people praying for the doctor and for Glenn. PRAYERS WORK!!!``xEkuAulAuVZXizRLtqW``x1249489457``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Joyce Bland Turner, class of 1953.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJoyce Bland Turner, of Collierville, class of 53, passed away on July 31,2009 after a long illness. Joyce is the beloved wife of Ray "Buster" Turner, class of 51. Funeral services were held at their church, Independent Presbyterian Church, on Walnut Grove at Avon in Memphis, Monday August 3rd. Please keep Buster and his family in your thoughts and prayers.``xEkuAullZVFrPmFTsYa``x1249488753``xAll_Scrappers IT IS BACK UP!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xISN'T IT BEAUTIFUL. Our beautiful Scrapper Web Site is back up. Several people have been working on it big time and they got it back up. I don't want to leave anyone out that has been trying to get it fixed, but Hal Council, class of 59 of Fenton Missouri is the man to thank. Hal has been working non-stop trying to get everything together that was needed to make this happen. THANKS HAL AND THANKS TO ALL THE OTHERS WHO WORKED ON THIS.

``xEkuAulZVEkJEnQSNPB``x1249487512``xAll_Scrappers Obit of Judy "Wamble" Snider's husband...``xLewisDalton59``xBILL SNIDER....HUSBAND OF JUDY "WAMBLE" SNIDER '62

Obituary as it appeared in Saturday, July 4, 2009 Commercial Appeal

Counce - BILL (WAYSACK) SNIDER was born in St. Louis, Missouri on October 8, 1936, the son of the late Vernon Snider and Dorothy Biggs Snider. On September 25, 1999, he was united in marriage to Judy V. "Wamble" Snider, who survives. Mr. Snider retired after 32 years with Delta Airlines in Memphis, Tennessee as Senior Customer Service Agent. He was a Shriner with Al-Chymia in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Snider was a leader for Boy Scouts of America for 5 years in Memphis, Tennessee. He enjoyed flying radio controlled airplanes, boating, woodworking and dancing. Mr. Snider also enjoyed restoring old cars, and model trains. He was also a master breeder of Cocker Spaniels. He departed this life on July 1, 2009, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Mississippi, at the age of 72 years. Other than his wife, Judy of Counce, Tennessee, he is survived by two daughters, Janice and Jean; and one son, Mark. He is also survived by three step-children, Molly Beard and Taylor Ebbitt, both of Collierville, Tennessee, and Jimmy Rixie of Olive Branch, Mississippi; and several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Other than his parents, Mr. Snider was also preceded in death by one brother, Vern Snider. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society . Shackelford Funeral Directors 731-925-4000
``xEkuZEEpkZEjpWGrPMq``x1247110271``xClass_of_1962 Update on Barbara Branch Simerson, class of 51.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just spoke to Cheryl, Barbara Branch Simerson's (class of 51) daughter. She informed me that her mother is STILL in the hospital. She went in on June 6 and today is July 6th, so today is one month in the hospital for Barbara. Cheryl told me her mother is not able to talk on the phone. She says Barbara is over the worst part and needs to get her strength back. She is still in room 1431 at Baptist East Hospital, 8019 Walnut Grove, Memphis TN 38120. Barbara needs our prayers for sure, so please, keep her in your prayers.``xEkuyApVAuZEPHbhylA``x1246905947``xClass_of_1951 The Attendee list of those who attended the April 2009 Scrapper Dinner is here.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIf you would like to see who attended the last Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly, look to the right side of this page and click on the square box,that says Piccadilly Dinner. It will take you to a page that will show two items--the last Scrapper Dinner Letter that came out in April, AND below that, the long list of people who attended the last Scrapper Dinner which was held on the fourth Tuesday of April. We had 237 Scrappers, spouses and guests present at that April Dinner which is the most we have had at any Dinner.``xEkuyFkAVVAqZNnmkVF``x1246329559``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Bobby P. McMillan, class of 48.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBobby P. McMillan, age 78, of Memphis, passed away Saturday June 27, 2009. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran and a retired police officer with the city of Memphis. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Nell McMillan. He is survived by his daughters, Brenda Vick (Harry) and Pamela Blankenship (Don), and 3 grandchildren. Visitation will be Monday, June 29 from 10-11 A.M. with a service to follow at 11 A.M. both at Family Funeral Care. Interment will be in Memory Hill Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to The American Cancer Society.
Family Funeral Care---(901) 761-8000``xEkuyklZkkkiuqAtEHi``x1246287222``xClass_of_1948 MORE REUNION PHOTOS....Class of '59``xLewisDalton59``xThe latest photos in the "50th Reunion - Class of 59" album were submitted by Barbara "Wineman" Story.

Click "Lewis' Gallery" in the upper right menu.

The album is finally beginning to grow but we need more.

Email photos to:
TNman59@bellsouth.net
or mail a disk to:
Lewis Dalton
6256 Skylight Dr.
Bartlett, TN 38135``xEkuyEEyVpAvvicTVjO``x1246116509``xClass_of_1959 Barbara Branch Simerson, class of 51, is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just spoke to Barbara Branch Simerson's daughter. She tells me that Barbara went into Baptist East Hospial in Memphis on June 6th, and she is still there. Barbara suffers from severe diabetes which causes her to suffer also from many more health problems. Please keep Barbara in your thoughts and prayers. I'll bet Barbara would really appreciate receiving a card from you. She is in room 1431 Baptist East Hospital, 6019 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis TN 38120.``xEkuVFuZAEFCYFuWQTU``x1245347913``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate---Robert Herman Carter , class of 35.``xTerryWilliamson51``xRobert Herman Carter died Thursday, June 11, 2009 in Huntingdon Beach, CA. He was born June 17, 1917 in Memphis and was a graduate of South Side High School. After Serving in the U.S. Navy during World War ll in the South Pacific Theater, he was employed by Southern Leather Company where he retired after 46 years. He served as a deacon at Merton Avenue Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Billie Maupin Carter; his parents, Murrel and Charlene Morrison; and a brother, Harry A. Carter. He is survived by a son, Robert Murrell Carter of Huntingdon Beach, CA; and a brother, James Carter of Olive Branch, MS. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Forest Hill Midtown, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be sent to a charity of the donors choice. Forest Hill Midtown Funeral Home (901) 775-0310.``xEkuVFuZkkuerYgXhqO``x1245347224``xAll_Scrappers More '59 reunion pictures from Yvonne "Olree" Rogers``xLewisDalton59``x
Click on "Lewis' Galley" for the latest reunion pictures from Yvonne "Olree" Rogers.

When are the rest of you guys sending yours in¿¿¿¿

Lewis D.
``xEkuVFFlAVlLldikdwL``x1245338958``xClass_of_1959 Class '58 Death``xLouisConner65``xI spoke with Terry Daily (class '65) this morning (17 June 09) who informed me that his sister, Barbara Ann (Daily) Marquet (class '58), passed away yesterday in Nashville. He said that a Memorial Service may be planned in the near future in Memphis. No other information is available at this time.``xEkuVkVZEEEPwDdpsHF``x1245257111``xAll_Scrappers SCRAPPER WEBSITE.....``xLewisDalton59``x
Terry and I have been receiving a lot of e-mails and phone calls about the Scrapper website.

This morning, someone called with the magic words...."I can write HTML codes."

If you still have the information you've compiled about the site....such as webhost name etc., please send the information to:

HAL COUNCIL '59
274 Romaine Spring View
Fenton, Mo 63026

Email
HWCOUNCIL@AOL.COM

Telephone
314-256-9145

Hal says he is willing to try running the site if he can get some good information to get him started.

Come on guys help him out...


Lewis Dalton '59



``xEkuVEylZuFXXhOkDMS``x1245168743``xAll_Scrappers More pictures...``xLewisDalton59``xLucy Azlin's grandson took several pictures with his Iphone, of the '59 reunion.

Click "Lewis' Gallery" to view the pictures. (Upper right menu)``xEkuuApFEEFZboNEqgH``x1244903113``xClass_of_1959 More reunion pictures...``xLewisDalton59``xNeal Poag submitted several more pictures of the Class of '59 reunion.

Click "Lewis' Gallery" upper right.``xEkuuyVAVVlBhLPcKZL``x1244659558``xClass_of_1959 50th Reunion....Class of 1959``xLewisDalton59``xThe Class of '59 held their 50th reunion this past weekend, June 5th & 6th, at Colonial Country Club.

There were various people, taking photos of the event, that have promised to send me a disk or pictures by e-mail to create and album.

I can be reached by mail at:
Lewis Dalton
6256 Skylight Dr.
Bartlett, TN 38135

or e-mail:
TNman59@bellsouth.net

I send disk everywhere for "one stamp" by putting it in a left-over Christmas card envelope large enough to hold it.

Tommy Carlisle has already submitted 41 photos from the dinner/dance Saturday night.

You may view these photos by Clicking "Lewis' Gallery" in the upper right-hand menu of this page.

After you click on the photos, you may click it one more time for a larger size. I have no idea why it does that...

I'll be waiting for your pictures......

Lewis D.

``xEkuuVEZpukimiNvWmo``x1244517042``xClass_of_1959 User name and password...``xLewisDalton59``xThis is to the person that keeps going to the "Register" and clicking on our names and then clicking "Forgot Password".......STOP IT FOOL....you're not going to see it. It comes to us in an e-mail.

Sorry guys...just had to get that one out....*grin*

The class of '59 had their 50th reunion Friday and Saturday at Colonial.

Hopefully I'll be getting pictures to upload to the "Reunion Gallery" in the next few days.

Lewis Dalton '59

``xEkuuuEZlVVKrgQFCSO``x1244417855``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Patsy Lackey Oakman, class of 50.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received a call this morning, June 4th, from Bill Oxford of Michie TN, telling me that his sister in law, Patsy Lackey Oakman, of Munford TN, died May 30th. Pat who was in the class of 1950, lost her husband, George Oakman recently and now she has gone to be with him. Pat's sister, Joyce Lackey Oxford, (wife of Bill Oxford) was in the class of 1952. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.``xEkuuEupyuZoDGpEeTy``x1244140647``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--James Russell Collins Jr., class of 1939.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJames Russell Collins, Jr., of Memphis, age 88, passed away May 31, 2009, due to complications from a stroke suffered in December 2008. Jum retired from Time Warner Cable as Vice President of engineering for the Memphis system. A veteran of WWII, trained as a radio technician for B-17;s, he became a pioneer in the new field of cable television in the 1950's. He constructed the cable systems in Huntsville AL and Memphis, and engineered/managed numerous other systems throughout the Southeast. He was an active member of the VFW and attended reunions of the 38st Bomb Group. He was a charter member and past president of Southern Cable TV's prestigious Tower Club. He was a long time member of Ridgeway Baptist Church. He is predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Dora Elizabeth Hunt, and by his second oldest son, John Thomas Collins of Louisville, KY. He is survived by his sister, Beatrice Helen Collins of Penney Farms FL., Two sons, James Russell Collins III of Memphis and William David Collins of King George, VA, a daughter, Betty Jane Collins of Nashville, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday June 5 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at Saturday, June 6, at 3;30 PM at Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow. Memorial Park Funeral Home (901) 767-8930``xEkuuEkuEylaCYnwXWO``x1244124168``xAll_Scrappers Barbara Hillhouse Harrison/Class of 1954``xGailStarnes54``xBarbara Hillhouse Harrison had a very bad fall at church Sunday. She has multiple fractures to her face and a crushed right eye socket, will need some dental work, and her blood pressure is elevated. She is in the Baptist Hospital and now in a room. Her daughter said the family would appreciate your thoughts and prayers for her recovery.``xEkuupuVAAVJRSlcwQU``x1244045995``xAll_Scrappers A message from Mary Tully.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just spoke to Joe Tully's wife, Mary at her home out of Lepanto Arkansas. Mary is having her good moments and some bad ones, but she says she is feeling O.K. She asked me to tell you, the Scrappers that she thanks you for the great number of cards and notes you have sent her. You have helped her get through a very hard time in her life and she is grateful. Please keep Mary and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

SCRAPPERS TILL WE DIE.``xEkuupuVFVZdRkvXENs``x1244045357``xAll_Scrappers DEATH OF JOE TULLY``xCharmaTateColton52``xI just returned from a week's vacation. I was saddened and shocked by the death of Joe. My husband worked with him at the Fire Department and we have felt a good relationship with him through the dinners and the web site. My daughter Tina seemed to be a special friend of him with their interest in computers and the cards she made and sent to him.
It saddens me also that we will not have a web site probably after this. Joe made it a special thing with the work he did on it and all the extra things he added. I am feeling for Mary and family as I can only imagine the loss they are feeling. I know Joe is looking down on us and one day those of us who are like minded with him will see him again. ``xEkuFuukVElOwKVdezo``x1243442518``xAll_Scrappers Scrapper website...``xLewisDalton59``xI have been advised, by 2 people so far, that the website is paid up through June, 2010.

Something has already gone wrong and there's no one to fix it. Terry is unable to upload the names from the last "Piccadilly Dinner" and Joe Cooper's "Prayer Wall" has been hit with a lot of "Spam".

For now, use the site as you did before, and hope nothing else goes wrong.``xEkuFkkklEZVseizBfL``x1243222817``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Michael Scott Clark, class of 64.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMichael Scott Clark was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 21, 2009 after a long illness in Nashville Tennessee. He was 63 year old. He was born on July 25, 1945 in Memphis TN. Michael is survived by his mother Martha "Molly" Clark of Memphis; one brother, Arthur B. Clark Sr. and his wife Ann of Hernando, Mississippi and two nephews both of Hernando. Michael had lived in Nashville for over 20 years and was a retired bond salesman for J.C. Bradford & Co. He was a muscian and loved playing music. He also loved golf, fishing and other sports. He was preceded in death by his wife Peggy, his father Oliver Chester Clark Jr. and his brother Oliver Chester "Buddy" Clark III. He also leaves his best friend Steve Alter who was with him when he died and throughout his whole illness. He graduated from Southside High School and attended Cross Point Church in Nashville. Visitation will be at Brantley-Phillips Funeral Home in Hernando from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 26 with graveside services at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis Tn. Brantley-Phillips Funeral Home Hernando (662) 429-6262.``xEkuFkpFyyEObJzXwCn``x1243203661``xAll_Scrappers THE FUTURE OF THIS WEBSITE.....``xLewisDalton59``xSome of you have been asking the big question....”What’s going to happen to the Scrapper website with the passing of our webmaster, Joe Tully?”

The answer is………it’s going to disappear!!!!!!

When the renewal notice comes from the Internet host that Joe was using and no one responds, there won’t be a Scrapper Alumni website anymore. No one knows that date and no one can find out because all that information is in Joe’s computer and it’s all password protected.

Even if someone could access Joe’s information, he would have to know how to write HTML codes to keep it running. I don’t think I will offend Terry Williamson when I say WE DON’T KNOW ZIP ABOUT OPERATING A WEBSITE!!!

My suggestion to you is to get any information you want from this site NOW, such as email addresses and copies of pictures. If you want a picture, open the picture file of your choice, right click on it and click “Save Picture As” and download it to your computer.

Unless one of you is experienced at creating and running a website, I suggest you make sure Terry Williamson has all your information. Terry will still be sending out his quarterly newsletter just before the Scrapper Dinners at the Piccadilly. This will probably be our line of communication until someone comes up with a better idea.

If you are getting the newsletter now, you don’t need to do anything. Otherwise, contact Terry at:
Terry Williamson
5530 Malone Rd.
Olive Branch, MS 38654

662 890-6068

BigScrap51@centurytel.net

Terry will probably want to make his own statement about the future of the newsletter and the Piccadilly Dinners. If he wants contributions to the content, he will let you know how and when to do that.

Unless something drastic happens, this website will run as it is now until the Internet host shuts it down for non-payment.

God bless our friend Joe Tully for giving us away to communicate on this website and Terry Williamson for bringing us together in person at the Piccadilly dinners.

I’ll miss you Joe…..

Lewis Dalton ‘59

``xEkuFpkuukkuRyugFPp``x1243024422``xAll_Scrappers Joe Tully's, (class of 53) obituary.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJoe C. Tully, age 73, of Lepanto, Arkansas, formerly of Memphis, died Tuesday May 19, after a a brief illness. He was a retired Watch Commander and Assistant Chief for the Memphis Fire Department. He is survived bgy his wife, Mary Bess Tully, a step son, Aaron Bess, two grandchildren who lived with him, Shelby Bess and Kaci Bess. He also is survived by his former wife, Patricia Tully, (Memphis), son Dirk Tully (Moscow) daughters Donna Bell (Memphis), Holly Davis (Memphis), Tonya Angel, (Olive Branch) and Dawn Jordan (Munford), sister, Virginia Walker (Horn Lake) and sister, Sherri Pinner (Franklan TN) 10 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Neals Chapel Baptist Church, Highway 198 Bondsville AR. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday May 22 at Neals Chapel Baptist Church with burial to follow at Potter's Cemetery in Lepanto.``xEkukAEkVEVnKNYyLTS``x1242912515``xAll_Scrappers Visitation and Funeral for Joe Tully '53``xLewisDalton59``xVisitation and Funeral for Joe Tully will be held at "Neal's Chapel Baptist Church", Bondsville, AR.

Visitation: 6:00PM Thursday, May 21st.
Funeral Services: 2:00PM Friday, May 22nd.

Directions: Interstate 55 towards Blythesville, AR.
Take the Marked Tree - Jonesboro Exit (Highway 63) towards Jonesboro.
Take the Gilmore Exit off Highway 63. (First Exit) Follow the service road back to your right to Highway 77. You should see the green state sign to Bondsville.
Follow Highway 77 to Highway 198 and turn left. You will see the church as you make your turn.
Mary says it's approximately 20 miles from the Gilmore Exit to the church.
In lieu of flowers, Mary would appreciate it if you would make a donation to "Neal's Chapel Baptist Church", Bondsville, AR. This will help defray the cost of the funeral.
Make your check payable to "Neal's Chapel Baptist Church" and mail it to:
Mary Tully
4904 W. Co. Rd. 796
Lepanto, AR 72354

Please keep Mary and Joe's family in your prayers during this stressful time.

Lewis Dalton '59

``xEkuklVVyyuOIDGbNhT``x1242855664``xAll_Scrappers Sonny Cross on Joe Tully...``xLewisDalton59``xI received this e-mail from Sonny Cross after I sent him an e-mail this morning, informing him of Joe Tully's death.

Lewis, thanks for letting me know about Josephus...... Hearing from you about our good friend Joe has brought much sadness to my life...........I'm just sick over this very sad and upsetting news as he was such an honest and God fearing man whose Christian faith and values were so evident in all phases of his life. During his lifetime, Joe did so much for so many that he will without a doubt never be forgotten. We all loved this good man mainly because he was so sincere and honest with everybody he met. His reputation was impeccable to those whose life he touched and especially to all the Scrapper Alumni members who were fortunate to have known him closely. For some, what a rewarding experience it would have been to have really known this valuable human being, known as Joe Tully.!
I, like so many others, had this wonderful experience in knowing this genuine guy personally and I must say, he will be sorrowfully missed.
Yes, It is a very dark and dreary day for Joe's family and everybody ...Another sad event in a world of sad happenings. Let's not forget this good man and the great contributions he made to his fellow man, to the South Scrappers and its Alumni. What else can we say on this unhappy day!!! Nothing, I guess, other than we will sorley miss Joe.

However, there's one other thing we should never forget. And, that is..... Joe has gone home to be with the Lord... a place he richly deserves..................

God Bless
Sonny
``xEkukZyAFAZqFaJtSBW``x1242769397``xAll_Scrappers Jack Hogan, class of 51, is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJim Wallace, class of 51, called me this morning Tuesday 5/19 and told me that Jack Hogan, of Southaven Mississippi, class of 51 went into Southaven Baptist Hospital this morning. If and when I get any more information on Jack, I will follow up with you.
``xEkukZyFpuZFqpspLtK``x1242763047``xAll_Scrappers JOE TULLY '53``xLewisDalton59``xJoe Tully died this morning around 2:00 AM.

When I get more information, I'll pass it along.

Please pray for Mary as she goes through this stressful time.

If you would like to send a sympathy card, the address is:

Mary Tully
4904 W. CO. Rd. 796
Lepanto, AR 72354

Lewis Dalton '59``xEkukZuZpluEBBrtptO``x1242747084``xAll_Scrappers Update....TERRY HOGAN '59``xLewisDalton59``xJust received this from Joe Cooper.....

Louie,
Just talked to Cynthia Hogan..Terry has been moved to Health South, across from Methodist Central, Union & Bellevue. He is in room 322. He can have visitors from 9 AM til 9 PM. Phone #901-729-5338---Terry is making good progress.

Your brother in Christ,
Joe
``xEkukuAEAkyHflsWSOt``x1242491926``xClass_of_1959 JOE TULLY '53......"Scrapper Alumni Webmaster"``xLewisDalton59``xMary Tully just called to inform me that Joe is back in the hospital again.

Mary took him to the emergency room for some breathing problems and they immediately admitted him for tests.

On top of all Joe has been through over the last year, all indications point to him having cancer. Even though all the test aren't back yet, the doctor told Mary the situation looks pretty grave.

Mary wants all of you to know she believes in the power of prayer. She asks that all of you pray for Joe's situation to improve.

As I get reports from Mary, I'll pass them on to you.

PRAY FOR OUR FRIEND JOE.....

Lewis Dalton '59``xEkukulVuVygHODDeCt``x1242485456``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Joseph William Thompson``xTerryWilliamson51``xJoseph William Thompson, age 88, passed away May 12, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, TN. He was born and raised in Memphis, the youngest of 11 children, son of Francis Simeon and Maude Lee Thompson. He was a graduate of South Side High School and his age indicates he was in the class of 1939. He served in the US Army during WWII. He retired after 43 years with Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. He was past member of St. Paul Catholic Church and lived at Ave Maria Home for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Ernestine Francis Thompson; 2 grandsons and a great grandson. He is survived by his daughter, Anita McQuerter (Kenny); 3 sons, Richard L. Thompson (Gloria), Robert M. Thompson (Peggy) and Patrick Thompson (Lani); 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Forest Hill East on Friday May 15 from 5-8 p.m. Services will be on Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at St Ann Chatolic Church in Bartlett TN. In lieu of flowers, memorials mey be sent to Ave Maria Home, Bartlett TN. Forest Hill East Funeral Home (901) 382-1000.``xEkukFplAAysWTVxiDm``x1242308996``xAll_Scrappers Terry Hogan '59``xLewisDalton59``xI got a brief message from Joe Cooper '57 this morning. He says Terry Hogan is in Baptist Hospital - Desoto. Terry fell and hurt his back....and is possibly having problems with kidney failure.

As I get more, I'll pass along.

Lewis Dalton '59``xEkuEZpyFllGfWXAXTa``x1241706388``xClass_of_1959 Death of a classmate--Arthur E. Baldridge Jr., class of 61``xTerryWilliamson51``xArthur E. "Bumby" Baldridge, Jr.,age 64, resident of the Arlington Community, US Vietnam Army Veteran and retired Major for the City of Memphis Police Department after thirty-five years died May 1, 2009. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Peebles West Funeral Chapel at Oakland TN. with a visitation at Peebles from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Interment, with Military Honors will be in the Burrow Cemetery at Gallaway. A Christian and a graduate of the University of Memphis. Mr. Baldridge enjoyed his motorcycle and was an avid University of Tennessee sports fan. He was a lifelong resident of Memphis and Arlington and is survived by his wife of forty years, Susan McKnight Baldridge, his children, Sonya Hawkins (Steven) of Arlington, Jamie Newcomb (Lee) of Bartlett, Arthur E. Baldridge the third (Julie) of New Albany, MS, Jared Maksi of Somerville and "Bumby's" Pride and Joy's, his grandchildren, Annabel, Emily, Cameron (aka Blondey), Adam and Abigail. Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes, West Chapel Oakland, TN. (901) 465-3535.``xEkuEFlkkEuZHdJrlaE``x1241382214``xClass_of_1961 Death of classmate Jerry Wyatt, class of 50``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just received a call from Ed "Buddy" Wilbourn, of Memphis, class of 48. Buddy tells me that he just found out that his good, good friend, Jerry Wyatt, of Ft. Worth Texas, class of 50 died today, Saturday, May 2nd. I do not have any details, but I will probably get details soon and I will post them when I do. Jerry was a good man and we were friends for a long while. Buddy says he and Jerry were raised together. Jerry was in the hospital recently with lung cancer. He got of the hospital but then went back in with pneumonia and more than one blood clot. Plesse keep his wife Suzanne in your prayers as she goes though this terrible ordeal.``xEkuEFEZlppBpYGAkkU``x1241317800``xClass_of_1950 Death of an honorary Scrapper.``xTerryWilliamson51``xRuby Aline Sanders, of West Memphis Arkansas, passed away on April 24, 2009. Ruby did not attend South Side, BUT, she was an HONORARY SCRAPPER who attended MANY of our Scrapper Dinners at the Piccadilly with Dennis Wann, of Hughes Arkansas, class of 52. We will miss you Ruby. ``xEkuEEAAZkkJNYYNFCp``x1241199722``xAll_Scrappers Howard Smith '48 Home from hospital.``xHowardSmith48``xHoward was admitted to the hospital Thursday 4/23 after having chest pains. Diagnosis was a Dissecting Aorta Type 2, which can be medically treated without surgery.

He was released from the hospital Sunday, 4/26 and is scheduled for more evaluation and treatment. Please add him to your prayer list that the treatments etc.will be successful. Other wise, surgery will be the next step.

Dot Smith ``xEkuEpklAFuFqeUjosP``x1241028934``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Diane Todd, Curtis, class of 59.``xTerryWilliamson51``xOn April, 25th 2009, I receive word from Sally Ann Todd Bryant, of Blytheville Arkansas, class of 52, that her sister, Diane Todd Curtis, of Cordova, class of 59, passed away March 20th 2009 at the age of 67 years old. It appears that she died off a stroke. She leaves her husband, Charles Curtis.---``xEkupZAylEkmnmtjooY``x1240796812``xAll_Scrappers Terrell McNutt '59``xLewisDalton59``xI talked to Etta McNutt this morning. She says Terrell will be leaving the hospital tomorrow but they will be staying with their daughter until Terrell gains some of his strength back.

The cards you have been sending have really lifted his spirits to the point that he is hoping he can get enough strength back to go to the '59 50th reunion in June.

When Etta has been going home to freshen up and check on the house, she has been seeing the calls on their caller ID and telling Terrell about them.

She asked me to give her cellphone number to anyone that wanted to call about Terrell. If you are on AT&T, use your cell and it won't cost either of you anything for the call.
In saying that, here's the number..... 662 512-8878

Feel good about yourself if you've called or sent a card because it's really helped Terrell and Etta through a bad time.

And as always....I'll give you an update as I get it.

Oh yeah....here's the address again.

Terrell & Etta McNutt
2572 Pine Grove Rd.
Hickory Flat, MS 38633

Lewis Dalton '59``xEkupuFFlyZMeDWbpBW``x1240433867``xClass_of_1959 Death of William Clay "Billy" Callicott CLASS OF 42.``xTerryWilliamson51``xWilliam Clay "Billy" Callicott went home to be with the Lord on Monday April 20, 2009. He was a devoted Christian and member of Grace Evangelical Church. Mr. Callicott was a member of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors since 1961 and a Realtor Emeritus. He was a Captain in the U.S. Air Force serving as a pilot during WWll and the Korean conflict. He flew 60 missions with the 83rd Squadron 12th Bomb Group during the China-Burma-India Theatre earning many medals including the Distinguished Flying Cross. Mr. Callicott graduated from South Side High School in 1942, where he was President of the "S" Club, co-captain of the football team and named "All Memphis 1941. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22 at Collierville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 23 at Grace Evangelical Church on Wolf River Boulevard. Burial will follow in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Mary Catherine Ford Callicott who graduated from South Side in 1945; three children, Kathleen McAfee (Don), Barbara Regenhardt (David) and William Clay Callicott (Janet), eight grandchildren, and three great-grand-children. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the West Tennessee Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Collierville Funeral Home (901) 853-2628.``xEkupFykkZZXaOxruRy``x1240362277``xAll_Scrappers Jerry Wyatt, class of 50 is back in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xToday, April, 21, 2009, I just spoke to Suzanne Wyatt, wife of Jerry Wyatt, class of 1950, of Ft. Worth Texas. You may remember that Jerry was recently in the hospital where he had lung cancer surgery. Jerry came home, but his is now back in the hospital with pneumonia AND more than one blood clot. Jerry and Suzanne need for you to keep them in your thoughts and prayers.``xEkupFFAVkyznUFAycn``x1240339526``xAll_Scrappers DEATH OF SCRAPPER``xCharmaTateColton52``xJerry Paller, 83, a graduate of South Side possibly in 1942 or 43 died this week in Nashville. He was the brother of Tille & Faye Paller who were both South Side graduates. He also leaves a daughter,Cheryl Steen McDaniel of Atlanta, who attended South Side. Jerry was married to my sister Blanche for about thirty years before her death in 1994. We had a lot of fun together during those years visiting them in both Decatur and Nashville where they owned Giant Auto Parts. We went on several cruises with them. He will be buried Monday in Nashville.``xEkuppZpypASyCykUyX``x1240070609``xAll_Scrappers Riner Fletcher '54 - Update``xJosephus``xI received word yesterday that Riner's coronary ablation went well and he will go next week for lung treatment.

Please keep Riner in your prayers.``xEkFAApEllkQQciQCjx``x1239901882``xClass_of_1954 Terrell McNutt '59....``xLewisDalton59``xTo those of you who have been sending cards and calling about Terrell, Etta says to tell you Thank You!!

Terrell has been back in the hospital again and she just hasn't had time to acknowledge your calls.....she just sees them on her caller ID when she comes home to freshen up and go back to the hospital.

She tells Terrell who has called and takes him the cards. It really makes him feel good that you guys care about him.

Etta says he is to undergo a procedure today (Monday 4-13-09) that will help gain some of his strength back.

Hopefully they will be back home in a few days.

More later...

Lewis Dalton '59``xEkFAyFuplFWmBfKApU``x1239634083``xAll_Scrappers ``xHowardSmith48``xJohn Pitts Class of 1945?


John Pitts, co-founder of Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance, World War II veteran, Eagle Scout, community activist, and loving father, husband, and grandfather passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2009. John Pitts was born on 957 Kansas Street, Memphis, TN on a cold January 11, 1927 day. He was a Fort Pickering youngster attending Riverside Grammar School and South Side High School. He later earned a B.A. in Business at Memphis State College where he was president of Kappa Alpha fraternity. Pitts had just graduated from high school when he was drafted into the Army in Europe. After basic training in New Jersey, he was sent by ship to Normandy, France then on to Bremerhaven, Germany. Pitts had the opportunity to visit Bremerhaven with his children and grandchildren several other times throughout his life. After returning from WW II, Pitts and Mat Lipscomb, Jr. started their insurance agency in 1954. Lipscomb & Pitts Insurance has now become the largest privately-owned independent insurance agency in the Midsouth. Throughout the years, Pitts was a great contributor to and ardent supporter of insurance and professional organizations. He was president of Insurors of Memphis, Insurors of Tennessee, and PIA of Tennessee. Pitts was awarded Insurors Agent of the Year twice, PIA Agent of the Year twice, and was inducted into the Tennessee Insurance Hall of Fame in August of 2005. When asked what he has found most gratifying during his insurance career, without hesitation he said having the chance to see people develop and grow and having the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of people that work at Lipscomb & Pitts. He said while the tools of insurance have changed since he entered the business in 1951, going from carbon paper, to typewriters and then to computers, the insurance business is still a person to person business. While Pitts was quite successful in business, he understood the importance of community and family life. One of Pitts’ great loves was to take his grandchildren on worldwide trips exposing them to new places and experiences. It was also a great chance to spend one-on-one time with them. His excursions include ranch experiences in Colorado, tours of Europe, Australia and Asia, and National Geographic expeditions to Africa and to the Amazon. This time spent with his grandchildren has given the family memories they will never forget. For many years, Pitts was involved in Boy Scouts, serving on the Executive Board of the local council, Assistant Scout Master, District Chairman, and the Eagle Scout Board of Review Chairman. In 2005, the Chickasaw Council named the Eagle Class in his honor. He was also an Eagle Scout and won the Silver Beaver, the highest award given to an adult scout. He was the beginning of a third generation Eagle Scout family followed by his son and grandson. Most recently, Pitts was spearheading the Eagle Scout Memorial Wall project. Pitts was a founding and charter member of the Northeast Optimist Club in 1955, serving as President, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, and board member. He helped established programs in the N.E. Optimist Club that are now nationwide Optimist programs: Respect for Law Program and Hearing Impaired Speech Program. Pitts was a member of McLemore Christian Church (now Faith Christian Church) his entire life, and became the youngest elder, the youngest chairman of the board, deacon, and chairman of almost all the pastor search committees, including chairing two building committees. In later years, he also attended and made many friends at Kingsway Christian Church. In addition to the above recognitions, Pitts won the American Spirit medal, the highest honor the Republican members of the U.S. Senate can bestow on an individual, and the Invest Scholarship at the University of Memphis was named in his honor. Carnival Memphis awarded him the Pathfinder Award in 1994 and the Cook Halle Award in 2004 for outstanding contributions to the insurance industry and to his community. Pitts was known for his love of growing and giving away roses and telling stories about his world travels on all 7 continents. His willingness to serve, share, and find ways to positively impact those around him is inspirational, and his life is a record of service to others. John Pitts will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife Pat Pitts; his two daughters, Linda Weih of Kansas City, MO (Bob) and Janie Henderson of Memphis, TN (Jim); his son, Johnny Pitts of Memphis, TN (Kim); his niece, Mary Alice Doyle; his 5 grandchildren: Ashley Henderson, John Henderson, Jennings Pitts, Rob Pitts, and Mary Carson Pitts; his 3 step-grandchildren, Vicky Keating, Julie Wilson, and Randy Weih; and his 6 step-great-grandchildren, Brad Keating, Ryan Keating, Chris Keating, Brandon Wilson, Jordan Wilson, and Adam Wilson. Visitation will be at Independent Presbyterian Church, 4738 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38117 on Monday, April 13, 2009 from 4:00 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at Independent Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be sent to: John Pitts Memorial Eagle Scout Fund, Boy Scouts of America, 171 South Hollywood, Memphis, TN 38112 Canale Funeral
``xEkFAVVZVZZpUtYtfsx``x1239557577``xAll_Scrappers Terrell McNutt....Class of 1959...``xLewisDalton59``xFor those of you, in the class of '59 and any other Scrappers, that know Terrell McNutt, he's not doing well.

Terrell has been in and out of the hospital over the last year with a lot of difficulty with his breathing.

The last time I talked to him, he was very down and depressed.

I talked to his wife, Etta "Ware" McNutt '60, yesterday morning and she seems to think Terrell is giving up. We can't let that happen.

They're both closed up in the house 24/7 and they need to know someone cares about them.

PLEASE!!!...send them a card or call and let them know we still love them. I know from my own experience how much a simple card can cheer you up.

The address is:
Terrell & Etta McNutt
2572 Pine Grove Rd.
Hickory Flat, MS 38633

Phone:
662-224-8423

Thanks,
Lewis Dalton '59``xEkFlZlVFyyeKwEaYGD``x1238785366``xClass_of_1959 Death of a Classmate's Family Member``xMarileeRobertson53``xFrom Adaline Kenley Stone, Class of '53:
Sharon L. Stone Shipley, 54, formerly of Memphis, died 4/2/09, at her home in Canal Winchester, Ohio (near Columbus). She was preceded in death by her father, J. T. "Jake" Stone, and her maternal grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Larry; her mother, Doris Cox; stepmother, Adaline Kenley Stone; son, Jason Barry; daughter, Kristin Barry; stepsons Brandon and Brent Shipley; sisters, Diane Robin, Karen Jeans, Donna Hawkins and Kathy Stone; aunts, Betty Watson and Jeanette Downs; many nieces and nephews, and very special friends from Memphis, Bobby and Kathy Davis. Funeral 4/3/09 with nephew, Mike Miller, officiating. Family suggests in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Columbus Susan B. Konen Cause for the Cure, or any local chapter.
Please remember this family in prayer.``xEkFlZZpZyEvdHizYXl``x1238770761``xAll_Scrappers Billy Schrimsher, class of 50 fell and hurt himself.``xTerryWilliamson51``xEddie Spragg, class of 50, just called to tell me that his classmate, Billy Schrimsher, of Brandon Florida, class of 50 fell AGAIN, and broke the same hip he broke the last time he fell. I feel sure that he is in quiet a bit of pain so please keep Billy and his wife Doris in your thoughts and prayers.``xEkFlZpykAyzUNWOHwf``x1238706296``xClass_of_1950 ``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn update on Eddie & Nita Spragg's son Kevin Spragg.
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Hello Everyone ...

Kevin was moved to Baptist Rehabilitation . 2100 Exeter . Room 230 . Germantown, TN 38002 late yesterday. His attitude remains remarkably positive & he appreciates the prayers that have been asked for his recovery. Don't know how anyone gets thru such hurdles in life without them.

We ask your continued prayers for his progress & recovery.

Thank you so very much ...
Eddie & Nita
``xEkFlyuEAVATATvyGOB``x1238641959``xAll_Scrappers Margaret Shipman Pearson '54``xJosephus``xThis is something I have known about for about a week but didn't have the precise details until I talked, by phone, to Margaret day before yesterday, Sat. March 28, 2009. Her and her husband were arriving home and Margaret was carrying her grand baby when she was attacked by a pit bull. Fortunately she was able to get the baby to her husband before the baby was injured. Margaret said that the pit bull did not bite her but it tore a very large chunk of skin from her forearm (approximately 4" X 6") with it's paws and she will have to have a skin graft to repair the damage as soon as they are sure there is no infection remaining.

Margaret has been a friend of my family for many years and we love her dearly. Please keep her in your prayers.

Joe "Josephus" Tully '53/Webmaster
``xEkFluVZyplxuhHZqQV``x1238457608``xClass_of_1954 Death of Robert Boyles``xGailStarnes54``xRobert Boyles, class of 1954, died March 23, 2009, and was buried Saturday, March 28, 2009, and we understand there was a graveside service. He leaves a son.

Please keep the entire Boyles family in your prayers.
``xEkFluFlEEAbdcUYkuc``x1238438119``xClass_of_1954 ``xTerryWilliamson51``xThis is an update on Eddie Spragg, class of 50 & Nita Spragg on their son Kevin who was recently injured in an accident at work.
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Hello Everyone ...

Latest update on Kevin ... The surgery to close the wound was done this morning. Thankfully, the knee was saved & the surgery was declared successful. Eddie talked with Kevin this afternoon & the plan is to go from the hospital, possibly Monday, to a rehab facility where he should be for two weeks. His attitude seems to still be good but you can't help but wonder if it's the morphine & percocet or actually Kevin. We opt to think it is Kevin coming thru all the drugs & will be happy when he can be off those.
Thank you, each & every one, for your prayers & please continue. You have no idea how much they mean to all of us.

Love to all of you,
Eddie & Nita
``xEkFlkVyppFnMZeZcwC``x1238256003``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate, Joyce Coward Hendren, class of 49.``xTerryWilliamson51``xSylvia Joyce Hendren, age 77 of Bartlett, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009 after a long illness. Joyce was born in Ecru, Mississippi on October 8, 1931 to Clara Mae Reeves and Lewis Byron Coward. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Louis Parks "Sonny" Hendren who was in the South Side Class of 1951. Mrs. Hendren leaves two sons and their wives, Michael and Micki Hendren of Marion, AR and Steven and Ann Hendern of Bartlett, TN; six grandchildren, Christopher, Melissa and Nicholas Hendren and Kristy Chaney, Misty Bailey and Kelly Walton. She is also survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Bobby (who was in the South Side Class of 1951) and Rita Coward of Bartlett. TN. Memorials may be sent to East Side Baptist Church where she was a member or the Kings Daughters and Sons Nursing Home. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m.Sunday, March 29 at Forest Hill East Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m.Monday at the funeral home, with interment to follow in Forest Hill East Cemetery--Forest Hill East Funeral Home--(901) 38-1000.``xEkFlkVuAAuwZyIUqwZ``x1238254994``xClass_of_1949 Reunion Album Class of 1948``xJosephus``xTwo photos for the Class of 1948 have been posted to the "Reunion Gallery".

To view click HERE.``xEkFlplkVyyFgkSqMOg``x1238082566``xClass_of_1948 Death of Classmates' Mother (The Cross Family)``xMarileeRobertson53``xFrom an e-mail from Sonny Cross to Robert McCaskill:

"Robert,
Thought you and my Scrapper friends would like to know that we buried my mother today at Forest Hill Cemetery-Midtown. Dorothy Erline Cross passed away early this past Sunday morning in Ruston, La. at Alpine Nursing Home. My sister Billie Jean Ingram has been her care giver for several years with the big help of my other sister Joyce Wright prior to her passing. There was no publication in the newspaper therefore very few folks knew about her death. We felt it was in our family's best interest to have a graveside funeral within a short period of time. Mother was 931/2 years young and outlived most all her friends. Her will was satisfied by having this graveside service as soon as possible.She leaves 4 children, Billie Jean Ingram, Sonny Cross, William Allen Cross, Jr.and Joyce Wright.

I must say she was always kind to others, had an everlasting faith and a heart that really understood the needs of others. When we were youngsters, she dried our tears and took away our fears. Yes, she loved all her children and did all she could of bringing us up in the right way. So we say good-bye to a beautiful lady who loved others so much and gave so much to all those around her. She was a livelong Christian and a member of Parkway Methodist Church where she had accumulated so many friends such as Bubba Blackwell and many older Scrappers."



``xEkFlpEVpuElgHYwMsx``x1238015041``xAll_Scrappers Billy Wood, class of 51 was recently in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBilly Wood, of Memphis, class of 51, went into the hospital recently with a blood clot in his leg. Billy stayed for a short time and came home. He says he has a good bit of pain in his leg and has trouble walking or standing on it. Keep Billy in your thoughts and prayers during this tough time.``xEkFZluylVkGEKJkhJC``x1237846852``xClass_of_1951 A message from Eddie Spragg, class of 1950 about an injury to his son Kevin``xTerryWilliamson51``x
This is a message from Eddie and Anita Spragg, telling you about a serious injury to his son Kevin.
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I am sending this brief message to ask prayers for Kevin. He was seriously injured at work last night at the railroad. The injury resulted in the necessity to amputate his left foot. Please pray for complete healing, complete recovery & successful rehabilitation. He is in the Med, Trauma Unit & should have additional surgery tonight or tomorrow.

His spirits are wonderful & miraculously, his scans this morning did not show internal injuries.
We feel he was truly blessed that his life was saved & I will quote him as best I recall ...
"I thought I was going to die. Every day from this day is a gift."

We love all of you ...
Eddie & Nita
``xEkFZZyyEyltpBtSbIE``x1237766168``xClass_of_1950 Reunion Photos``xJosephus``xTwo photos of the Class of 1962 have been posted to the "Reunion Gallery", to view click HERE.``xEkFZVZElZlFjyqrrrG``x1237571878``xClass_of_1962 The Hambletts..``xLewisDalton59``xThere are a couple of new "old pictures" in "From the Past" album. Phil Hamblett '61 with his sisters. Audrey and June.

Go to "Lewis' Gallery" upper right menu and then click on "From the Past"``xEkFZuAuAlEZeoOepra``x1237494981``xClass_of_1961 Death of a classmate, Helen Walker O'Brien, class of 1938.``xTerryWilliamson51``xHelen Walker O'Brien, of Forest Hill Tennessee, age 88, class of 1938, passed away March 16, 2009 at Applingwood Health Care Center. She was born December 30, 1920 in Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. O'Brien, Sr. and her parents, Abblene and Clifford Walker. and her sister Martha Hess. She is survived by 2 sons, and one daughter; 4 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. She was a long time choir member at St. Georges Episcopal Church, but her real passion was volunteering. She was a volunteer for St. Francis Hospital, Methodist Hospital and Hospice. She had over 6500 hours of volunteering and was still going strong until her recent illness. Many People still remember her in her "Pink Lady" uniform. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 10 from 6-8 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral will be held on Friday, March 20 at 2 p.m. at St. Georges Episcopal Church in Germantown. The family would like to thank Germantown Methodist, Applingwood and Mama's Special "Angles" as she referred to them. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Georges Church. Memoral Park Funeral Home--(901) 767-8930.``xEkFZFAFVZAjmtnBetY``x1237393579``xAll_Scrappers Update on Dudley Boston, class or 1948.``xTerryWilliamson51``xDUDLEY BOSTON WENT HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL LAST SATURDAY AFTER HAVING A FIBRILLATOR PUT IN. ON TUESDAY HE HAD TO GO BACK WITH PNEUMONIA. HE WILL BE THERE FOR ABOUT A WEEK. HE IS BEING PUT ON DIALYSIS TODAY IN THE HOSPITAL AND WILL CONTINUE PERMANENTLY WHEN HE GETS HOME. SUPPOSEDLY THIS ALL CAME ABOUT BY HIS CARDIOLOGIST AND NEUROLOGIST NOT DOING THEIR JOBS.
REMEMBER DUD AND FLORENCE ANN IN YOUR PRAYERS.
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Pat Jackson``xEkFZFApVpFAuvMiDvU``x1237390503``xClass_of_1948 Birthday Party....1956...``xLewisDalton59``xNew photo in "From the Past" album.....submitted by Dianne "Lemser" Goodman '62. Photo of a birthday party around 1956.

"Lewis' Gallery", upper right hand side of page and then click "From the Past" ``xEkFylAEAEpzVWckGYW``x1236891910``xAll_Scrappers Pleasant Memories & Much Regret UPDATED``xJosephus``xNOTE: This article was initially posted on the "Schmooze" site but I received a request to post it here. Remember, it's about friendship.
The reason this article is being repeated is because of comments by Robert McCaskill '53, which I have added to the bottom of the article.

Josephus TullyHow about those innocent looking kids in the photo to the right. On top is: Virginia Tully Walker '52 and Billy Spruell '52, and that little fellow on bottom is: Joe "Josephus" Tully '53. The photo was taken near Dyess Colony, AR in 1937. We're sitting on a pile of logs that my father and grandfather cut and would eventually be moving to our farm some 10 miles away to use as firewood. And believe it or not the logs will be moved with a logging wagon and about 6 to 8 mules .... over dirt roads .... there were no paved roads and very few gravel roads. The need for all of the wood? Virginia, Billy, and JosephusWe had no gas or electricity and the wood was needed year round for cooking and in the winter for heating. I say we had no electricity .... that's not quite true. We did have electricity to power a stock pump that would water about 40 mules, 5 or 6 beef cattle, hogs galore, chickens, 2 milk cows, etc.

Why am I bringing all of this up? Strange as it may seem it's about friendship. My father and mother were best friends with the Spruell's. As a matter of fact they had a double wedding and the relationship between Billy Spruell and myself was more like brothers than anything else. We did everything together. We were so close that most of the time we didn't even have to speak to convey a message between us. Billy and I joined the Marines together but of course they split us up after boot-camp. Billy was sent to D.I. school at Paris Island and I was sent to communication school at Camp LeJeune, NC. And I guess this is where we started drifting apart.

Billy eventually was sent to Norfolk, VA as a prison guard and I wound up all over the Pacific doing my thing for various military organizations. In my case my assignments were about 95% sheer boredom or 5% stark terror.

Anyway, Billy and I sort of drifted apart after this and that is the point of this article. Occasionally Virginia or myself would talk to Billy by phone and invariably we would talk about getting together for dinner or a round of golf. You guessed it! It never happened. As I write this I'm getting a little chocked up because Billy died a few years back and we couldn't even take the time to get together for just a few minutes and express our love for one another. And I did love Billy .... he was my brother!

If there is anyone, a friend or relative, that you haven't communicated with in some time; for goodness sake pick up the phone and call them and set a date to meet for lunch. Don't just talk about it .... do it! If your Class is having a reunion .... don't hesitate about attending. There might be someone there that you will never see again.

Attend the Piccadilly Dinners, we have a wonderful time. The first time I attended one I got to see Max "Bud" Valentine, one of my best friends in school. He died shortly after I started attending the dinners and I am so grateful that I was able to have a few long conversations with him.


A note sent to me and permission given to to post it by Robert McCaskill '53:

Robert McCaskillI have related this day in my life to my family and a couple of very close friends on occasions when I was trying to tell them I loved them and why I was now telling them so. It is very personal but it is an example of the peculiar loving relationship between Scrappers.

Your story about Billy brought to mind a terrible day in my life but one I value very much and would never choose for it to be different.

Most people don't know what a great guy Bobby Dunavant was. I speak not of the fact that he was the best probate clerk ever helping people during, in many cases, a really difficult time .... he was so respected that his picture hangs in the courthouse an honor reserved for judges. But that is not the Bobby I am speaking of. I am thinking of the ever smiling little guy in A.B. Hill that was my friend from the time we were children. I am thinking of the base ball pitcher that when we were playing at the age of 14 or 15 years old was unhitable but was unware of his talent. We just played ball and had a great time. Mr. Hardy coached us and Bobby loved to imitate him and in later years as old guys he would greet me with one of Mr. Hardy's famous remarks as only he and Carrel Carter can do it. I loved Bobby the way you loved Billy, like a brother. Now this brings me to that terrible day that has altered my life.

Bobby taught a lesson to me that if you love someone then tell them. I went to visit Bobby the last week of his life when we both knew he was dying and we probably would never see each other alive again. We had a good upbeat visit talking about the good times and telling a bunch of lies about how good we were on the diamond. As I got up to leave he hugged me for a long time and told me he loved me and by now I could no longer talk. Only nod. He walked outside with me to his front porch and said again "you know I love you". I could only nod .... I walked toward my truck with him standing on his porch and as I got to the sidewalk he shouted to me for the third time within two minutes "Robert, I love you" and again I could only wave with the tears streaming down my face. It was one of the worst days of my life but it was one of the best to hear my old buddy tell his last words to me that he loved me. I look forward to the day I can stand before Bobby and tell him I love him. God bless Bobby Dunavant ....

Terry Williamson .... and I think I speak for all Scrapper Alumni .... thank you so much for getting us all together again! (Terry didn't build or maintain this site, but he was the prime mover in it's conception.)
``xEkFylZZFulYXzumlYR``x1236877348``xAll_Scrappers Dudley Boston class of 48 had a pace maker put in .``xTerryWilliamson51``xDUDLEY BOSTON, OF GERMANTOWN TN., CLASS OF 48, HAD A PACE MAKER PUT IN YESTERDAY (FRIDAY, MARCH 6) AT GERMANTOWN METHODIST. DUD'S HEART HAD ONLY BEEN OPERATING AT 40%. HE IS DOING FINE BUT NOW IS FACING DIALYSIS IN THE NEXT 6 MONTHS TO 1 YR. KEEP DUDLEY IN YOUR PRAYERS. DUD IS OUR DAUGHTER-IN-LAW'S STEP FATHER.
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Pat Jackson, CLASS OF 51.``xEkFyuZVEyyOOVyYeLs``x1236475166``xClass_of_1948 Death of a 1944 classmate, Eula Corinne Haney.``xTerryWilliamson51``xEula Corinne Haney, age 82, of Hernando Mississippi, Passed away on February 27, 2009 at Landmark Health and Rehab in Horn Lake MS. She was a former resident of Hernando MS and Memphis. She graduated from South Side in 1944.---
``xEkFykylAlpEtbCMdID``x1236268980``xAll_Scrappers Robert Allen Spurlock, class of 41 died today 3/3/2009``xTerryWilliamson51``xRobert Allen Spurlock, of Evanston Illinois, class of 1941, died today, March 3, 2009. I will try to update the details when I receive them. Allen is the brother of Jimmy Spurlock, of Germantown TN., who was in the class of 43.``xEkFyEEZpkZJwkHJrnY``x1236117027``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Dorothy Smith Sudduth. class of 49.``xTerryWilliamson51``xDorothy Smith Sudduth, age 77, of Southaven Mississippi, died March 1, 2009 at her home. Dorothy Jean Smith was the only child born to J. Alton Smith and Lois Hyde Smith of Memphis Tn. formerly of Denmark MS. A graduated of South Side High,class of 1949, she worked as a secretary for many years. She was married 57 years to the late Robert Sudduth. The Sudduths taught 12-13 year olds for many years at LaBelle Haven Baptist Church. They were most recently members of First Baptist Church in Nesbit, MS. She also worked at Willisms Equipment Company and Allen & O'Hara. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 3 from 5-8 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Southaven. Services will be Wednesday March 4 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. She leaves two daughters``xEkFypAkEuFYSjlucdk``x1236092143``xAll_Scrappers An Explanation & Sadness``xJosephus``xAs always I don't know how to begin an article about my self .... so I won't. Let's just say I have been absent from home since last Sunday evening due to a slight health inconvenience.

I am very sorry about this main page becoming unavailable and like always it is due to some minor problem with one of the script I use for various enhancements to the site .... in this case "Members On-Line". I won't be debugging the script, I'll just find us another that will accomplish the same thing. I don't know about the rest of you but I like to know how many folks are on the site at the same time I am.

The news below this is very sad for me indeed! Shirley Ronza Dunavant, her brother Lewis, and their father that owned the Italian grocery at Walker & Greenwood, were some of the best friends I have ever had. Surely some of you have visited Mr. Ronza's Grocery. Just walk through the font door and your mouth would start watering smelling all the cheeses and sausages of every description. Prosciutto Italian Ham to Gorgonzola Cheese. (If you've ever eaten at Pete and Sam's and had the blue cheese dressing you've probably eaten Gorgonzola Cheese.)

I will really miss Shirley, as I do the whole Ronza family. (I would love to know the where-a-bouts of Chef Joe Ronza, cousin to Shirley, a Marine and very good friend of mine.)``xEkFVyZFluVbCNhsTcE``x1235673845``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Shirley Ronza Dunavant, class of 50.``xTerryWilliamson51``xShirley Ronza Dunavant, age 76, an accomplished pianist, artist, and entrepreneur died February 22, 2009 at National Park Hospital in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Shirley was a native Memphian and graduate of South Side High School class of 1950. She was an Art and Music Major at Memphis State University and was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. Shirley is widely known for her fabulous artwork depicting Memphis skylines and scenes. She is most recently known for her culinary creations as founder of Valenza Pasta in Mid-Town Memphis. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Clyde Dunavant, and is survived by her three daughters Sharon Benscoter, Kathey Cianciola, and Lisnne Marshall; her sons-in-laws, Bob Benscoter, Danny Cianciola,& Tom Marshall; and her three grandchildren; Jacob Kee, Austin White, and Oscar Marshall. Visitation will be Thursday, February 26 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Friday, February 27 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Memorial Park Funeral Home. (901) 767-8930.``xEkFVyZkppVruxfjGId``x1235672005``xAll_Scrappers A free outstanding service is available to you.``xTerryWilliamson51``xA friend of mine recently sent me an email that sounded interesting. I just tried it and it works and it is a very good thing to have. If you are out in your car or sitting at home, and you wish to call a business, BUT you do not have their phone number, do this. Save this number on your phone---1-800-GOOG-411 or 1-800-466-4411. If you will dial that number, you will be dailing Google and they will ask you what city and state the business is in and for the name of the business. They will check and come back with the number and dial it for you and this is all absolutely free. I trid it and they asked me what city and state. I said Memphis Tennessee---then they asked me for the name of the business---I said Aldersgate United Methodist Church--the voice came back and said on Willow Road which is correct, and dialed the number for me and LO! the church secretary came on the phone. Again, it is free. If you try it, I believe you will save the number as I did.

Terry Williamson``xEkFVuEEAFZtvWEtWbi``x1235411937``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate, Joe Darden, class of 43.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJoe Whitney Darden, age 83 of Memphis, class of 1943, passed away February 19, 2009. He was an Attorney of Counsel with Williams, McDaniel, Wolfe and Womack. He served during WWII in the U. S. Marine Corps and later in the U.S. Army. Mr Darden was a member of Covenant United Methodist Church, the American Legion and VFW Post 684 and an avid golfer. He is survived by his wife, Betty R. Darden, sons, Bob and Deb Darden of Leonard Texas, Tom Darden of Hendersonville, TN. stepson, Freeland and Susan Scott of Jackson, TN., his sister Evelyn LeDuke of Jacksonville, FL., 4 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Darden and Helen Naomi McClean Darden and brothers, Bill Darden, who was in the South Side class of 1950, brother, Jack Darden and his sister Louise Clark.``xEkFVFuuElAsnEavkWE``x1235344189``xAll_Scrappers Jerry Wyatt, class of 50 had recent cancer surgery.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just found out that Jerry Wyatt, of Fort Worth Texas, class of 1950 had recent lung cancer surgery on January 22, 2009. Jerry's wife Suzanne says that Jerry is home from the hospital and will probably have some sort of follow up treatment. We will try to update you on Jerry's condition later. In the meantime, please keep Jerry in your thoughts and prayers. Many, many years ago Jerry was working for Kraft foods and I was working for Dixie Lily Flour Company and we spent the night at the same motel in Forrest City Arkansas every other week. That was a long time back. Get well Jerry.``xEkFVEZpEyZQtmBdNye``x1235170167``xClass_of_1950 THANK YOU NOTE TO CLASS OF 1957``xJanHolleyLong57``xI received a very sweet thank you note from Karen Reitano asking that I thank the '57 class for their calls, card, beautiful flowers and for being there for her family.

I feel so very fortunate to have been a part of the '57 class. As Karen said, this is a class of unusually wonderful people.

Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957``xEkFuAllZVZrughYjcX``x1234988757``xAll_Scrappers Martha Williams Burrell, class of 48, is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Robert Wiggins, class of 47----
Martha (Williams) Burrell, South Side class of 48, is in the hospital (and has been for almost 30 days). I know she would like mail from any South Side Scrappers and friends. Martha fell and broke a hip, had surgery, and was in Baptist East for a week or so and then to Baptist Rehab. Then, she had to go back to the hospital with pneumonia. She has been in ICU and is now in room 4241. She cannot eat because food goes to her lungs, therefore they have put a feeding tube in her side. Martha is having a very difficult time and needs your thoughts and Prayers.``xEkFuyVppkEagVWWjUh``x1234650021``xAll_Scrappers Sonny Cross '53``xLewisDalton59``xJust received this from Sonny Cross......

I thought you might want to know that I have been in the hospital for the last 51/2 days in the Southaven Baptist Hospital. My doctors rushed me in last Wednesday and had surgery by removing my gall blatter and many gall stones. I had been having trouble for weeks they were thinking it could be many things. However, I'm home now and trying to recooperate from that rein of terror in the hospital.
God Bless you,
Sonny``xEkFuFZpEApHtWuMUpB``x1234370190``xAll_Scrappers Tom Ferrell, class of 48, has been ill.``xTerryWilliamson51``xTom Ferrell, of Cordova TN., class of 48, has Lung Cancer, and has had kemo twice. His wife B.J. who helps Margie and me at the Scrapper Dinner (she is the lady who helps at the name tag table) says Tom is feeling good and has had very little pain or discomfort as a result of the kemo. He is not finished yet, but his outlook is good. Please keep Tom in your prayers.``xEkFukEyylleDnQUSaA``x1234216688``xAll_Scrappers New Photo in "FROM THE PAST" album...``xLewisDalton59``xI just posted a new photo...or should I say old photo, of the congregation from Riverside Baptist Church. It was taken at a picnic in Riverside Park.

If you attended Riverside Baptist, you may be one of those kids in the photo.

The photo was submitted by Sally "Wamble" McIntosh '61.

Look in the top right hand menu and click on "LEWIS' GALLERY", then "From the Past"``xEkFuEEyulybvDIrKGl``x1234116486``xAll_Scrappers ANN STRONG, CLASS OF 51 LEFT US! ``xTerryWilliamson51``x
THEY ARE A FAMILY AGAIN!

She left us today, Ann Strong is her name.
Many things will change, nothing will be the same.
We’ll miss her sweet and friendly way,
Till we get back together one bright and glorious day.
God met her at the door and took her to her place.
Then she saw Bob with a smile upon his face.
Carolyn and Charlie were there, what a glorious site.
They were together again on this very special night.
They gathered around her with smiles and lots of love.
They are now all together in Paradise up above.
Ann was so happy, all her pain was gone.
Being together again made their love so strong.
They’re a family again, till the moon turns to dust,
And they’ll be waiting at the door for all the rest of us.
God bless you Ann, we love you.

by Terry Williamson

``xEkFFAyFkVuNKFbnMvq``x1233963254``xAll_Scrappers Pete Sisson``xMarileeRobertson53``xAn e-mail from Charlie Parkins, Class of '53:

I just read Pete Sisson's obit. This man had many accomplishments and received many honors, all earned. I would like all Scrappers to know of one other unselfish accomplishment. Just after finishing high school he volunteered to coach Riverside grammar school football. He was a great coach and he made us champions. He was tireless, never in a hurry and often stayed late to help someone with proper technique. He was a kids dream coach and I know I speak for Thad Jennings, Billy Mashburn, Jim Cooper, Jr. Secrease, Bobby Keen, Alton Wilson, Doug Wilson, Harry Deal, Calvin Donahue, Kenny Walls, Ken Gipson and Charlie Parkins and I am sure several others whom I no longer have the memory to pull up. He was always my HERO. Of course I only realized later what a great man he is. ``xEkFFApVlpuxbNcxoXQ``x1233905804``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Ann Streeter Strong, class of 51.``xTerryWilliamson51``xELIZABETH ANN STRONG, 75, of Olive Branch, MS, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2009 at her home. After a battle with cancer our angel on earth peacefully passed and is now our guardian angel in heaven. She was a member of Capleville United Methodist Church and a member of the Sweet Adelines. Mrs. Strong is survived by her children, Connie Chambers of Olive Branch, Cindy Jarrett of Tampa, FL, Robert Strong of Germantown;grandchildren,Lisa Williams, Andy, Jacob, Alex, Anna Strong Nicole Jarrett; great-grandchildren,Austin Powell and Kayla Williams. Mrs. Strong was preceded in death by her husband Bob Strong; son Charlie Strong and sister Carolyn Tucker. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, February 5 at Forest Hill East Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m., Friday at the funeral home, with interment to follow in Forest Hill East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to Capleville United Methodist Church or Harmony Foundation, 110 Seventh Ave. N., #200, Nashville, TN 37203. Forest Hill East Funeral Home 901-382-1000


``xEkFFZkkVuFNSpQHnPL``x1233722543``xClass_of_1951 Terry's Rhyme...``xLewisDalton59``xI don't know if many of you check Terry Williamson's information that he posts for us about the Piccadilly Dinners...see that big PICCADILLY DINNER button on the right hand side of the page?....click it and you'll see all the work Terry puts into compiling the list for each dinner.

Since I'm unable to attend the dinners anymore, I enjoy seeing who came.

The reason I'm bringing this to your attention, is to tell you about the neat little rhyme Terry added to the bottom of the page this time.

If you didn't scroll all the way down, here it is for your enjoyment.

What’s GRAND, BEAUTIFUL, MARVELOUS & DAPPER?

With no hesitation, it’s a SOUTH SIDE SCRAPPER.

Friends in our youth, we’re still friends today.

Friendships like ours will never go away.

We were children together and friends as we grew

We’re still SCRAPPERS, all of us and you

We’re having our Scrapper Dinner, Tuesday is the day.

Time went by quicker than my mouth could say.

We’re older, fatter, balder and gray,

But our friendship is firm from then until today.

Come join us for fun and memories that will last.

Old friends are treasures, from out of the past.

Like old dogs, their love will last for all time.

Much, much longer than this corny rhyme.


``xEkFFVAAlVVdOtTkaFK``x1233599855``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1950 classmate--Robert M. Thweatt``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from Harris Kenley of Destin Florida--class of 52.
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Robert M. Thweatt of Bartlett TN., class of 50, passed away Jan 31,2009. His death was the result of a fall & broken hip. Heart failure followed his hip surgery. Robert was only at South Side 2 years but he made many friends.
``xEkFFVFullEDEpnzVYH``x1233534881``xAll_Scrappers Pete Sisson Obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``xThomas Edwin "Pete" Sisson
Born August 28, 1927; died January 31, 2009 at the age of 81. Commissioner Pete Sisson served for 40 years as a local elected official. He was the last City of Memphis Commissioner of public works from 1963 to 1967. He was a member of the Shelby County Quarterly Court which evolved into the Shelby County Commission. He was a Shelby County Commissioner and was chair of the commission for 2 terms. Mr. Sisson was a devoted Christian, husband to Jewel Hipps Sisson, father of 7 and grandfather of 19. He was a world traveler. Mr. Sisson graduated from South Side High School Class of 1945, and served as class president. He was Chief Executive Officer of TESCO Properties, Inc., a family real estate management and development company. He founded this corporation in 1979 and it has grown into one of the top 100 affordable multifamily housing management companies in the country. His early accomplishments included: becoming an Eagle Scout, achieving a BS Degree from Memphis State University where he played multiple sports and lettered for the Tigers Basketball team in 1945-46. He was a champion marble player. He was admitted to practice Law in the State of Tennessee and US District court for the western District of TN. He was a member of Memphis and Shelby County Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association and American Bar Association. He was a Senior Partner of Sisson and Sisson, Law Firm. Mr. Sisson was honored by eight governors as Aide de Camp and a board member of the Memphis chamber of commerce. He was a Chairman of the local chapter of the March of Dimes. He was Chairman, for the Campaign Division, Memphis Heart Association, the Chairman, National Library Week Committee, City Commission, Divisional Chairman, Cancer Crusade, Divisional Chairman, Shelby United Neighbors, and Executive Committee of the Memphis Round Table. He helped establish "Happy Acres" home for special needs children where he served as President. He was wrestling champion for the city. Mr. Sisson helped Goodfellows for years. He was a Member, Board of Control of the Memphis Park Commission, as well as a member of the Optimist Club. He was the president of Memphis State Foundation Board and president of the Memphis Gavel Club. He was the president of the Memphis State Alumni Association - Shelby County Chapter and president, Memphis Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was a College Referee. He was a US Merchant Marine. Mr. Sisson worked for many years at US Rubber. He was instrumental in the initial development of Kirby Pines. He was an active member of Berclair Church of Christ for many years. Most recently he was a member of Cordova Church of Christ. Mr. Sisson was an avid supporter of Christian Education through Memphis Harding Academy. He served as legal council for many years and gave both funds and leadership to the academy. He played a key role in establishing an endowment fund for the academy. He established a teacher award system and provided funding for the awards. He provided private scholarships for children attending Harding Academy and received their highest award of "Espree DeCorps" He has also helped several preachers attend the Harding Graduate School of Religion. Commissioner Pete Sisson leaves his wife Jewel and his children and grandchildren. Son, Thomas Edwin Sisson Jr and wife Peggy of Bartlett and their children Donna and Sharon. Daughter, Judy Sisson Wimbs and husband Ty of Cordova and their children, Christopher Wimbs, Lauren Wimbs, Carly Wimbs. Son, Jerry Allan Sisson and wife Debra of Germantown and their children, Jennifer Sisson and husband Brian Jerkins, Elizabeth Sisson Martin and husband Alex Martin, Lydia Sisson Farmer and husband Austin Farmer, Allan Martin Sisson. Daughter, Debbie Sisson Dees and husband Philip Dees of Cordova and their children, Heather Dees, Whitney Dees, and Krissy Dees. Daughter, Ginger Sisson Hamlet andhusband Richard Hamlet of Cordova and their children, Natlalie Hamlet Metcalf and husband Andy Metcalf, Lucian Hamlet, and Hunter Hamlet. Son, Larry William Sisson and wife Lee of Germantown and their children, William Sisson, and Caroline Sisson. Son, Steve Herbert Sisson and wife Carla of Bartlett and their children Victoria Sisson and Jack Sisson. He also leaves a brother, Hugh Sisson, of Madison MS. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, February 2, 2009, at Cordova Church of Christ 7801 Macon Road, Cordova, TN 38018, with visitation starting at 10:30. The family requests any memorials should be sent to: Pete and Jewel Sisson Endowment Fund, % Harding Academy, 1100 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117. Memorial Park Funeral Home (901)767-8930 www.memorialparkonline.com

Our prayers are with the Sisson family.

``xEkFFVEZpyAUuRWytIT``x1233517069``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1941 classmate--Dorothy Simmons Jennings.``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Nita Goss-------

Dorothy Simmons Jennings, of Southaven Mississippi, class of 1941, died December 19, 2008. Dorothy was married to Hollis Jennings. She had a sister, Ruth Simmons and a brother "Squirrel Simmons"``xEkFFukpAZVJLahHGNf``x1233420975``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Walter Reitano, class of 57.``xTerryWilliamson51``xWalter James Reitano, age 70, of Germantown TN., went Home to the Lord on January 27, 2009. He was the devoted husband of Karen Cole Reitano, (who was in the South Side Class of 58) for 48 years and the loving father of three daughters, Karol Bumpolus of Southaven, Katherine (Mikki) Walls of Memphis and Kristy Walters of Byhalia, six wonderful grandchildren and many, many friends. Mr Reitano served in the U.S. Army Reserve and was retired from the trucking industry after 50 years of service. He was a graduate of South Side High School, in the class of 57, where he was on the All-Memphis football team. He also attended the University of Alabama on a football scholarship and the University of Memphis. He was a long time member of Bellevue Baptist Church where he served in the nursery for many years. Memorial gifts may be made to Bethany Christian Services of Memphis or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Memphis Funeral Home, Germantown Parkway Chapel.``xEkFFFulEplBlHfWWXU``x1233348108``xClass_of_1957 Death of a 1936 Classmate--Bernard Messinger``xTerryWilliamson51``xBernard Messinger, age 91, beloved husband of Florence Messinger and devoted father to daughters, Sharon Messinger Bernstein and Saundra Messinger, died at his home on South Main Street, January 27, 2009. Born in Crawfordsville AR, in 1918, Mr. Messinger moved to Memphis in the early 1920's. His family lived above their grocery store in the downtown area. He graduated from South Side High School. He is survived by his wife Florence, the two daughters mentioned above, his brother, Jordon Messinger, three grandchildren,and three great-grandchildren.``xEkFFkZkAlyRDpEoBeB``x1233272986``xAll_Scrappers Joe Tully '53 - Webmaster``xLewisDalton59``xIf you have sent any recent messages to out webmaster, Joe Tully, don't be surprised if you don't hear from him for awhile. No, Joe is not back in the hospital, the ice storm got him last night.

Luckily, Joe is on a propane tank for his heat. He took the front off one of the heaters and Mary has been cooking on it. They have Coleman lanters for light at night.

He has no idea when they will get power back as they are out in the country in Arkansas and have several breaks in the electrical lines.

Joe says they are comfortable but his main concern is his refrigerator and freezer can't last much longer. After about 3 days, he'll have to start throwing things out.

As I said at the start, be patient if you've sent him e-mail. You'll know when he's back.

If you have any messages for him, email me at TNman59@bellsouth.net and I'll get them to him or you can call yourself....870 475-3196.

Lewis Dalton '59``xEkFFEllyZkutHUfDID``x1233188672``xAll_Scrappers Attendees at the January 2009 Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly.``xTerryWilliamson51``xWe had our January 2009 Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly Tuesday, January 27, 2009. IF you would like to see who came to that Dinner Meeting, go to the Scrapper web site at www.scrapperalumni.org. When you get on the home page go to the top of the home page and click on Scrapper Stuff. Then click events--then click Piccadilly Dinner and that list will come up. It will include the class year of those who attended. ``xEkFFEluyZEdNQJyZYx``x1233184671``xAll_Scrappers Cynthia Jane Thorne Shelby Obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``x
Cynthia Jane Thorne Shelby
CYNTHIA JANE THORNE SHELBY, 84, of Memphis, died Monday, January 26 at her daughter’s home in Millington of Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born November 22, 1924 in Wyatt, MO to Douglas Alexander Thorne and Hattie Bell Boyd Thorne. She had five sisters and four brothers. She graduated from South Side High School in 1944. She was married to John “Sonny Boy” Shelby, May 12, 1946. He was a teacher and piano player in Memphis and she was a housewife and mother. She was a member of LaBelle Haven Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Bonnie Shelby Everly and Jeri Shelby Benjamin (Dennis), five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, two sisters, Mary Shull of Germantown and Bonnie Sholze of St. Simon Island, GA. She was predeceased by her husband, John “Sonny Boy” Shelby, November 19, 2006; four brothers, Chauncey Thorne, Von Thorne, Escar Thorne and James Thorne; two sisters, Kathleen Musser and Nina Taylor. Visitation will be Wednesday night from 5-7 p.m. and a funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 29, both at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar (901)725-0100 www.memphisfuneralhome.net

Our prayers are with the family.

``xEkFFEVupuVZghTpnHX``x1233154045``xAll_Scrappers DEATH OF WALTER REITANO``xJanHolleyLong57``xI just recevied a call from Walter's wife, Karen, informing me that Walter passed away this morning.

The Services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2009 at Memphis Funeral Home, Germantown Rd. Visitation is at 1:00 P. M. and the Funeral is at 2:00 P.M.

Many thanks,
Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957

``xEkFFplAlyFmgcDDFTR``x1233089863``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 57 Scrapper---Earl Richardson``xTerryWilliamson51``xEarl Richardson, age 69, of Bartlett TN, died last night, January 24th. Earl was in the class of 57 and was the brother of Rita Richardson, of Memphis, who was in the class of 65, and Eddie Richardson, of Cordova TN who was in the class of 53. Please keep this family of Scrappers in your thoughts and prayers. ``xEkFkAkVElyyiYctwdK``x1232925186``xAll_Scrappers "Schmooze Site Update"``xJosephus``xFor those of you who enjoyed the "Rambling" site so much it is now back as "Schmooze". Click on Schmooze in the right hand menu to go to the site. When you get there click on "Request Account" to sign up to post articles.

As Terry Williamson said in his most recent letter, referring to the kind of news on this page, "It is extremely morbid because of it's content telling about people being sick and people dying". The "Schmooze" site is the exact opposite; light-hearted stories about the past and present, and occasionally informational articles, and each of you can be a contributor. Come on and join us! No one is going to belittle your efforts. After all, very few of us can approach the literary competence of professional authors.

Joe "Josephus" Tully '53/Webmaster``xEkFkVZZlZExyQxDlgc``x1232577871``xAll_Scrappers Update on Dot Selman Rider, class of 51.``xTerryWilliamson51``xDot Selman Rider's sister in law, Sandy Rider Walker, class of 63, lives across the street from me and she sent me an email about Dot. Dot had surgery recently in August and she was back in the hospital Monday, January 5th and had the surgery reversed that she had last August. Everything went well and she went home this past Tuesday or Wednesday. Terry called Dot yesterday, January 18th and she sounded stronger than last time. She said she was improving and felt much better. Dot lives in Mobile Alabama. Get well Dot. ``xEkFkFlppuukzKPGWDn``x1232380044``xClass_of_1951 Update on Ina McBride Hensley, class of 51.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIna McBride Hensley, class of 51, recently went into the hospital and had knee replacement surgery. Ina had complications, but is out of the hospital and in a rehab now. Ed says she should be discharged this coming Saturday, January 24th. She is taking therapy 2 times per day and it is helping her. When she is discharged, she will do outpatient therapy.``xEkFkFEAZpECFjhZFBb``x1232319701``xClass_of_1951 Obituary for Carter McDaniel's wife``xKathalineHarbison47``xMcDaniel, Virginia Carolyn Coscia


Missouri, Springfield - VIRGINIA CAROLYN COSCIA McDANIEL, 78, entered the Lord’s presence on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Cox Hospital. She was born February 28, 1930 in Memphis, TN. A graduate of Humes High School and Memphis State University, Virginia taught high school mathematics for 40 years at Whitehaven High School and First Assembly Christian School. Before moving to Springfield, she was a member of First Assembly of God, where she actively participated in the music and Sunday School programs. She was often a soloist in the TV choir for the church’s “Christ Is the Answer” program. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jesse Lunati Coscia, and her father, Frank A. Coscia. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Carter E. McDaniel, Jr; three children, Drs. Karen Tanksley and John, Springfield, MO, Dr. Carter E. McDaniel III and Judy, Memphis, TN, and Dr. Carol McDaniel, Anchorage, AK; 11 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two brothers, Frank Coscia and JoAnne, Memphis, TN and Charles Coscia and Joyce, Memphis, TN; three sisters, Joanna Coscia and Joseph, Southaven, MS, Phoebe Drach and Richard, Newark, DE and Estelle Fanning and James, Memphis, TN, and a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at First Assembly of God, 8600 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova, TN on Monday, January 19 at 11 a.m. The family requests that memorials be made to Convoy of Hope, 330 S. Patterson Ave., Springfield, MO 658052 or First Assembly Christian School Building Fund. Greenlaw East Funeral Home (417)887-6565

Published in The Commercial Appeal on 1/16/2009

Our prayers are with the family.``xEkFkEFyZlAUbGwxFhS``x1232136789``xClass_of_1947 Joe Richardson Obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``x

Richardson, Joe E.

Olive Branch - Joe E. Richardson, 79, retired from Shelby County, died January 12, 2009. He was the widow of the late, Nell Richardson. Mr. Richardson is survived by a son, Gary Richardson; a daughter, Laura Dunning; three sisters, Mary Henson, Peggy Dickens, Shirley Till; and two grandchildren, Josh and Matthew Dunning. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15th and service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, January 16 at Forest Hill East Funeral Home with burial following. The family request, in lieu of flowers, any memorials be sent to A. & E. Hospice. Forest Hill East Funeral Home 901-382-1000

Published in The Commercial Appeal on 1/14/2009

``xEkFkpFlFuENoSqwQck``x1232038341``xAll_Scrappers Update on Ina McBride Hensley, class of 51``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just spoke to Ina's husband Ed Hensley. He told me that Ina has had problems after her recent knee surgery. Yesterday, she complained of chest pain so they performed an EKG. The doctor said she had a light heart attack plus She has had no appetite. The heart doctor wanted to do a catheter but the orthopedic wanted to wait. They are waiting and watching her at this time. Surgery is just not always simple and this is one of those times. Keep Ina in your thoughts and prayers. ``xEkFEVkyZlkePpuobOK``x1231526782``xClass_of_1951 UPDATE.....Joe Tully '53``xLewisDalton59``xJust got off the phone with Joe.....he sounds great. He says he feels better this morning than he has in several months.

His pacemaker was implanted yesterday, the doctor has already been in this morning to check him out and he will be going home Today!!!!!

Joe is looking forward to getting his strength back so he can attend the Scrapper dinners, play in the golf tournaments and work in his organic garden.

If you would like to send Joe a card, the address is
Joe Tully
4904 W. Co. Rd. 796
Lepanto, AR 72354
``xEkFEVEupylJsJgYweY``x1231514068``xAll_Scrappers JOE TULLY!!!!!!``xLewisDalton59``xToday is the big day for Joe Tully. He is getting his pacemaker implanted.

The doctors tell Joe this should help to clear up all the problems he's been having over the last few months.

PRAY FOR JOE!!!!!``xEkFEuFEVVZvtOqUsOK``x1231431557``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Purnie Hogan Hewlett, class of 45.``xTerryWilliamson51``xPurnie Hogan Hewlett, age 80, of Memphis Tn., peacefully passed away on December 20, 2008. She was employed for much of her early adult life at the Memphis Title Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Hewlett Sr; her sister, June Hogan Lewis of Memphis, South Side class of 1954; and a brother, James Hogan of Grenada, MS., class of 41. She is survived by a daughter and son, by marriage, Lynne Hewlett Brevard of Memphis and Larry Hewlett Jr. of Ft. Lauderdale FL. She also leaves three grandchildren, Heather Glasgow of Nashville, TN. Ashley Hewlett of New York City and Michael Hewlett of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and three nieces, Carol Nerren of Osola, MS.,Jackie Ramage of Lucedale Ms., and Bobbie Blaylock of Grenada, MS. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held at Memorial Park Mausoleum on January 10 at 11 a.m. Memorials may be sent if desired to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of your choice. Memorial Park Funeral Home--(901) 767-8930.``xEkFEukAAAZTBykCPJl``x1231429997``xAll_Scrappers The Tully's``xJosephus``xThe last two months have been pretty traumatic for the Tully's. They found a lump on Virginia's shoulder, a growth was discovered on one of Sherry's lungs, and Josephus has been in and out of the hospital so many times I've forgotten what each was for. But we are fortunate indeed .... we are all Christians and that makes the future bright no matter where it might lead.

Virginia had the lump (malignant) removed and is now undergoing chemo and radiation treatments. Sherry recently had the growth (benign) removed by surgery and is doing nicely recovering. Josephus goes in Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, to have a pacemaker installed; a procedure that will require about 4 hours.

Please keep me and my sisters in your prayers.

Joe "Josephus" Tully '53/Webmaster

Become a Barnabas today! Lift someone up for Jesus!``xEkFEEAFZZFhjKJWMZM``x1231193773``xAll_Scrappers DEATH OF CLASSMATE 1952``xCharmaTateColton52``x Blanche Williams Carney Beck
Ecru - BLANCHE BECK, age 74, died December 29, 2008 following a long battle with various types of cancer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ross, her parents and brothers. She leaves a daughter, Holler Miller, and a son, Ralph Scott Robinett, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of Memphis, TN. Originally from Tennessee, Mrs. Beck moved to Gulfport, MS when she and Mr. Beck married in 1982, living there until Hurricane Katrina suggested a change of address. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina destroyed the Becks’ home on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and Blanche required additional chemotherapy in Tupelo, MS. She and Ross chose a home in Ecru, MS. Immediately, their new neighbors, the Willie Friday’s and son, Alan, and the congregants of Ecru United Methodist Church, especially Pastor Montgomery and the Phil Sewell’s, moved to help Ross and Blanche with illness and getting re-settled. The generous outpouring of help on the part of all pointed the way for the Becks’ increase in spiritual and religious commitment. Ross Beck developed brain cancer and died in March of 2008. Blanche died December 29, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ecru United Methodist Building Fund are requested. Expansion of facilities is already under way. Services led by Pastor William Montgomery are scheduled for Saturday at 11 a.m. at the church. Tutor Memorial Funeral Home 662-489-2828
``xEkFpAkZEAZUmndPJSk``x1230927197``xAll_Scrappers From the Past Album...``xLewisDalton59``xThere are two new photos in the "From the Past Album"

The first is the Class of '62 Reunion in '02.

The second is a shot from Time Magazine of Fast Eddy Creamer '57....taken in 1966.

http://prepmetro.org/gallery/FROM-THE-PAST
``xEkFpApllFyaGQdtetf``x1230908836``xAll_Scrappers Ina McBride Hensley will have surgery.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIna McBride Hensley, of Cordova TN will have knee replacement surgery at Methodist Hospital in Germantown TN on January 5th 2009. Ina was in the class of 1951. I believe Ina said she was going into a rehab unit after her surgery. Knee replacement surgery is a little tough, but the results are well worth it. Keep Ina in your thoughts and prayers. I will try to update her progress.``xEkFpylEkVlbtVNtiLZ``x1230681258``xClass_of_1951 Death of a classmate--Barbara Herbert Repult, class of 49.``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Ina McBride Hensley, Class of '51-- Scrapper, Barbara Herbert Repult Class of '49, died last week. When we were going to school, she lived the next block over from me on Beechwood, near Reed Bros. Dairy. Her husband was an architect but went to Tech, Ed thinks---

This is the obituary as it appeared in the Commercial Appeal

BARBARA HERBERT REPULT, 77, of Memphis TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 26, 2008. She was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church. Mrs. Repult was a loving wife of 54 years, mother and grandmother. She was an office administrator for her husband's firm, Frank Repult's Architecture. She is survived by her husband Frank Clifton Repult, Jr.; two daughters, Christy and her husband Johnny Stone of Arlington TX, Stacy Repult of Dallas TX; one sister; Dorothy "Dot" Miller of CA; two grandchildren; Christopher and Jennifer Stone. Barbara was known for her graciousness, beautiful smile, upstanding character, and her never waving faith in her Lord Jesus Christ. Visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Sunday, December 28 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The graveside service will be held at 12 p.m. Monday, December 29 at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial Park Funeral Home (901)767-8930
``xEkFpyVuulpruwSKaMJ``x1230654480``xAll_Scrappers JOE TULLY '53...``xLewisDalton59``xWell.....I called Joe Tully this morning, to wish him a Merry Christmas but Joe wasn't there.

Joe is BACK IN THE HOSPITAL IN JONESBORO!!!!!

Maybe this time they will get that pacemaker in him before they let him go home again.

Poor Mary....I'm afraid she's going to have a heart attack if this keeps up much longer.

More as I get information for you.....

Lewis Dalton '59``xEkFpkVkyFAmReTZRql``x1230252639``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Laura (Gary) Terrell, class of 44.``xTerryWilliamson51``xLaura Christine Gary Terrell, age 83, of Olive Branch Mississippi, class of 44, died December 23, 2008. Laura attended South Side High School in the class of 1944. She retired from the Memphis Defense Depot. She was an avid bowler. She was preceded in death by her parents; Albert E. Gary Sr. and Laura Gary and two sisters; Sue Davis and Rosa Lee Richardson. She leaves her husband of 39 years, Buddy Terrell of Olive Branch Mississippi, three daughters; Dusty Hill (Wesley), Leigh Ann Boyd (Terry) and Kim Terrell all of Olive Branch, MS, a son, Bubba Terrell (Heidi) of Sarah, MS, a brother; Albert E. Gary Jr. of Memphis, six grandchildren, two great-grand-daughters; Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 27 at Forest Hill South with visitation Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Forest Hill South Funeral Home. (901) 346-3250.``xEkFpEklpFFdJsnpsrm``x1230128033``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--June Adkins Chapman, class of 1937.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJune Adkins Chapman, age 89, born March 2, 1919, passed away after a brief illness on December 21, 2008. Mrs. Chapman was born in Memphis and graduated from South Side High School. Her husband Jesse N. Chapman Sr. preceded her in death. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Memphis, Beaux-Arts, and several women's clubs of varied interests. Her passions included cooking, making French hand sewn garments, collecting antiques, and creating floral arrangements. She was the matriarch of a family that included her son, Jesse N. Chapman, Jr., four daughters, Claire C. Barnett, Anne Chapman of Houston, Texas, Elizabeth C. Kinney (Jack), and Kathryn C. Morelli (Marty), six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Visitation will be Monday, December 22 at Memorial Park Funeral Home from 5-7 p.m. with graveside services and burial at Memorial Park Cemetery on Tuesday, December 23 at 1:30 p.m. The family requests that memorials be sent to the charity of their choice. Memorial Park Funeral Home (901) 767-8930.``xEkkAAVZAyVticckghP``x1229957965``xAll_Scrappers "Josephus Is Feelin' Good!"``xJosephus``x"I got rhythm .... who could ask for anything more?" The words of George and Ira Gershwin's 1930's song seems to fit my situation very nicely, thank you! And yes, it is "I Got Rhythm" and not "I've Got Rhythm". Because of this rhythm I slept for almost 10 hours last night. It was wonderful! The first good night's rest in almost a year.

Now you are wondering what is all this about rhythm? Quite simply, my heart has been out of rhythm and has been causing most, if not all, of my recent problems. My cardiologist has finally been able to control it enough, with medication, that we can now wait until I am infection free to insert a "pacemaker" .... some time between Christmas and the New Year.

Monday morning I started having chest pains so I called Mary and she drove me to the emergency room at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro. The chest pains were not a heart attack as we first thought, but pains caused by my severe heart rhythm. A shot of morphine took care of the pain temporarily and an extra dose of 200mgs of amiodarone took care of the rhythm. Wallah, "Feelin' good Billy Ray!" There was just one catch .... I had to stay in the hospital until we were sure that the problem had been solved. But this worked out OK because by the time all of the before mentioned had been worked out there was an ice storm and we couldn't have left Jonesboro until Wednesday anyway.

There was one other beneficial side effect of our stay in the hospital, .... "Mary was forced to rest for almost 3 days"! I had been talking to the Lord for some time about Mary being so exhausted and how much she needed rest. Well, He worked it out perfectly .... Mary got rest and "I Got Rhythm". Isn't our Lord wonderful?

I would like to thank Lewis Dalton '59 for taking care of posting my many "soap opera like events". He has been faithful in helping with the site since it's inception. Thanks Lewis and may you and Dot have a wonderful Christmas.

Joe "Josephus" Tully '53/Webmaster and "Man About Town"!``xEkkAyElZlVdOrXiZHq``x1229618785``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1955 Classmate--Gayla Dennis Farrar.``xTerryWilliamson51``x Gayla Hope Dennis Farrar, age 72, of West Columbia, South Carolina, died Friday, December 5, 2008, in Lexington Medical Center of complications from pneumonia. She had been in ill health for some time. She was born in Marked Tree Arkansas, September 7, 1936, but moved to Memphis, where her father, Clyde Dennis was a lumber company executive. A frail child, she suffered from rheumatic fever and asthma. She was taught at home by her mother and did not enter public schools until the fourth grade. Nevertheless, she became a co-valedictorian of her class at Memphis Southside High School, in the class of 1955, and was graduated summa cum laude at Union University. She went on to earn a Master's degree in English from the University of Michigan. She taught English at Arkansas State University and at the University of Missouri.
In 1961, Mrs. Farrar was married to Ronald Farrar, and she retired from teaching after their two children were born. She remained active in community and church related activities, serving as president of the Hospital Auxiliary in Oxford, Mississippi, and as the Washington Street United Methodist Church representative on the board of Asbury Arms, a housing devolopment in West Columbia.
Mrs. Farrar was also chosen "Classic Mom of the Year" for South Carolina by a television network and only a few weeks ago, one of "South Carolina's Greatest Grandparents" at a presentation at the State Fair. She had been nominated for these awards by her daughter and a grand-daughter, respectively.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years; a daughter, Janet Farrar Worthington and her husband Dr. Mark Worthington, both of Baltimore Maryland; a son Bradley T. Farrar, and his wife, Carole A. Farrar, both of Lexington; six grandchildren, and a sister, Mary Lou Dennis of Hardy, Arkansas.``xEkkAVyFplkFWAuObGw``x1229563082``xClass_of_1955 Ann Streeter Strong, class of 51, is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAnn Streeter Strong, class of 51 is in Germantown Methodist Hospital in Germantown Tennessee. Ann will have tests Wednesday, December 17th. I will try to update Ann's test results later.``xEkkAuZkAuZaKbZnMtX``x1229472947``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmates Brother, Benjamin P. Stovall.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIn the Memphis Commercial Appeal obituary page on December 16,2008 was notice that Benjamin P. Stovall, age 88, died of cancer December 14, 2008. He was a world War II Veteran, a Shriner and retired from Gaines Manufacturing Company. Mr. Stovall is survived by his two daughters, Wanda Donati, Jackie Stanford; brothers H.N.Stovall (who was in the South Side class of 1940) and Joe Stovall Jr., (who was in the class of 1947); five grandchildren, Billy Ryan, Ellen Donati, Robert Donati, Christin Dollahite, Christopher Dollahite; four great-grandchildren and a very special, Oma Jean Curlin. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 17th at Forest Hill East Funeral Home with visitation two hours prior. Interment will follow in Forest Hill East Cemetery. The family request, in lieu of flowers, any memorials be sent to the MIFA Food Bank.
Forest Hill East Funeral Home (901) 382-1000``xEkkAuVlEVZhvbfrYsC``x1229458157``xAll_Scrappers Joe Tully.....Back again......``xLewisDalton59``xI called to check on Joe a few minutes ago and got no answer at home, so I called his cell......you guessed it.....he's back in the hospital again.

Mary said he got a severe nose bleed last night and had to go to the emergency room.

This morning, he called her at work and told her he was having chest pains. She went home and took him back to the emergency room. He is being admitted again.

Joe says his blood test show that he is free of infection. There's a possibility he might get that pacemaker installed while he's in this time.

More later as I hear from Mary about Joe's condition.

Lewis Dalton '59

``xEkkAFyVFyVFNFQywHw``x1229365365``xAll_Scrappers JOE TULLY '53......our webmaster....``xLewisDalton59``xThinking that Joe was going home today, I called his cell this afternoon and asked "where are you?" He was still in the hospital, getting a breathing treatment.....said he would call me later.

He just called to tell me he had an infection when this all started but it wasn't pneumonia as first diagnosed.

I'm going to let Joe fill in all the details when he gets home.....I'm just going to tell you he is scheduled to have a PACEMAKER!! installed this Thursday......yeah a pacemaker.

I'll give you updates as I get them from Joe and Mary.

Pray for Joe's doctors to have skillful hands on Thursday.

Lewis Dalton '59

``xEkklZlkyVlQhJiCzgS``x1228782658``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Donald S. Shearon, class of 62.``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Howard Pitt, of West Memphis Arkansas, class of 62.--------------------------------------------------------------

Donald S. Shearon, age 64, passed away December 6, 2008 at his home. Don was a 44 veteran of the Memphis Fire Department and member of Longcrest Baptist Church. He was also a United States Army veteran, having served in the Vietnam War: during his service he was awarded two Purple Hearts. Donald is survived by his wife, Carol; sons, Steve Shearon (Anna) of Memphis and Danny Shearon (Selina) of Memphis; sisters, Ann Mitchell of Hernando and Sue Burney of Horn Lake; brother, Thomas Shearon (Diane) of Bolivar, Tn class of 56; grandchildren, Holly, Lauren, Alex, and Blake Shearon all of Memphis; step-grandchildren, Channa, Lanny and Johnny Cornett, all of Memphis; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Johnnie Shearon; father, James Shearon who both lived in Memphis; and brothers, Dean and Jerry Shearon who also both lived in Memphis. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Forest Hill South. Funeral services will also be held at Forest Hill South on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Interment will take place in Forest Hill South Cemetery. Forest Hill South Funeral Home--(901) 346-3250``xEkklZZZyyllQHHJZPI``x1228777668``xClass_of_1962 Update on Robert McCaskill, class of 53.``xTerryWilliamson51``xRobert McCaskill class of 53, is home from the hospital and here is his email about how he is doing.
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I HAVE MADE A MIRACULOUS RECOVERY..........HOME AND UP ON MY FEET WITH VERY LITTLE DISCOMFORT..........WORK ON FRONT AND REAR OF MY NECK AND NOW MY NECK IS SURROUNDED WITH PLATES AND RODS AND MY HEAD IS NOW VERTICAL..........NO DOUBT GOD HAD THE HAND OF MY DOCTOR AND I APPRECIATE THE PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS OF ALL..........THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT. I FELT IT AND IT MEANS A LOT.
ROBERT Mc

``xEkklykpApypGuHWuRG``x1228620906``xClass_of_1953 Joe Tully '53.....a little better today...``xLewisDalton59``xJoe says he hopes to go home next Monday.....Dec. 8th.

He's feeling a little better today but it takes a long time to get well from a bad case of pnenmonia.

More later as I hear from him....

Joe wants to know more about Robert McCaskill's progress from his surgery on Tuesday.
``xEkklVkEpyEDyasCNnB``x1228521061``xAll_Scrappers Joe Tully '53....alive but not well yet...``xLewisDalton59``xJoe had the ventilator taken out this afternoon.

He says he's thankful to be alive. His doctors told him they were afraid he wasn't going to make it before they got him on the ventilator.

Along with the pneumonia and bronchitis, he now has a Staph Infection.

Only time will tell if Joe will be able to make it home for Christmas this year.

I'll give you more later as I talk to Joe and Mary.

Pray that our friend will get well and be able to go home for Christmas. While you're at it, say one for Robert "The Sultan of Trigg Ave" McCaskill.
``xEkkluFyyyEamvpfTth``x1228436661``xAll_Scrappers Robert McCaskill Surgery``xMarileeRobertson53``xRobert had his anticipated neck surgery Tuesday, Dec. 2, and is doing well. Doctor is pleased with results and if all goes well, he may get to go home in a couple of days - much better than at first expected. He expressed his thanks to all for your prayers. Keep him and Ann in thoughts and prayers during his recovery time. He is in Baptist East Hospital.``xEkklFFpFZVGRlelOeI``x1228330375``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate, Martha Buchanan Shurtleff, class of 1935``xTerryWilliamson51``xMartha Buchanan Shurtleff, age 91, of Jacksonville Florida,
passed away November 28, 2008. Mrs Shurtleff was born December 12, 1916, in Water Valley, Mississippi, the daughter of George McMillan and Susie Rebecca Buchanan. Early in life, the family relocated to Memphis TN. where Mrs. Shurtleff spent her formative years. She graduated from South Side High School and Draughn's Business College in Memphis. She retired from Housing and Urban Development Department of the Federal Government after 25 years of service. She was a member of the University Country Club and Hidden Hills Country CLub where she enjoyed golfing and many social activities. She was a charter member of Arlington Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. Shurtleff was pre-deceased by her husband of 58 years, William P. Shurtleff. She is survived by her daughter, Susan (John) Reagan, and son, William G. (Judy) Shurtleff. She was the grandmother of Melissa (Dan) Conley, Christina Burrows and William Michael Shurtleff; and the proud Great Grandmother of Ryan Conley. Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 6th at Oaklawn Cemetery, Jacksonville. THe family will receive friends Friday, December 5th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.--Corey-Kerlin Funeral Home, 940 Cesery Blvd. Jacksonville Florida (904) 744-8422.``xEkklFkEFFldBTgpqkO``x1228321338``xAll_Scrappers JOE TULLY.....BACK IN THE HOSPITAL...``xLewisDalton59``xI just received a call from Mary Tully.....Joe is back in the hospital.

She said he had an appointment with a lung doctor this morning but began to have problems breathing. She took him to the NEA Baptist Hospital emergency room in Jonesboro, AR.

After awhile, Joe told her to go on to work...he was feeling better.

She got a call from the hospital later, informing her to get back there ASAP.

Joe is now in ICU on a ventilator. She says he has improved a little since she got there.

She asked that you please say a prayer for Joe.

Mary promised to give me periodic updates.....I'll pass them on to you as soon as I get them.

Lewis Dalton '59``xEkklkuylAVwYKUVfzy``x1228246895``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 34 classmate--Katherine Wing Fisher Packer``xTerryWilliamson51``xKatherine Wing Fisher Packer, age 92, was born in Memphis TN., March 6, 1916, the last of seven children of Mabel Olive Barbour and William Henry Fisher, Sr. She passed away November 24, 2008 after a brief illness. She was the valedictorian of A.B. Hill Elementary School and a graduate of South Side High School in the class of 1934. She attended West Tennessee Normal (now The University of Memphis), Southwestern (now Rhodes College), Memphis College of Art, Washington University of St. Louis, and St. Louis School of Fine Art. She was a member of the Civil Air Patrol, an American Airlines reservation clerk from 1942-43, part of the Republican Workshop, as well as a member of Calvary and Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Churches. She is the widow of Dr. Henry Packer and is survived by five godchildren, three namesakes, three stepchildren and three generations of adoring nieces and nephews. Katherine has donated her body to the University of Tennessee College of Medicine and wishes for everyone to remember her privately. However in about a year's time there will be a graveside service for the burial of her ashes. A notice will be published in the Commercial Appeal with the service information. Her family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal Church.``xEkklplEkFFqMBjGLEB``x1228081233``xGeneral_News Home for the Holidays``xJosephus``xYou know, there for a while I wasn't sure I was going to be home for Thanksgiving, maybe Christmas, but certainly not Thanksgiving!

But this isn't about me, it's about all of those who are hospitalized at this time of year. If you have a friend in the hospital, nursing home, confined to home, etc., please give them a call to let them know you are thinking about them.

I'm OK, but there are many who aren't and this can be a very sad time of year if someone doesn't show that they care.

"Become a Barnabas today, lift up your brother/sister!"

Joe "Josephus" Tully/Webmaster``xEkkZlpFAEFUYPJIrah``x1227803913``xWebmaster_News JOE TULLY HEADED HOME....``xLewisDalton59``xI talked to Joe just before noon today (11-25) He was waiting for Mary to come take him home.

He says to wish all of you a "Happy Thanksgiving"....

I'm sure he will be here with an update as soon as he feels like sitting in front of the computer.

Even though he's out of the hospital, it will still be awhile for a full recovery from pneumonia.


``xEkkZyukkEFsaixyPDV``x1227642213``xAll_Scrappers FURTHER UPDATE ON JOE TULLY '53``xLewisDalton59``xJust called Joe to check his progress in the hospital. He says to "tell eveyone I'm doing much better with every passing day." He hopes to go home soon.

He can be reached at 870 972-7328. This is the direct line to his room.

Give him a call and cheer him up......

Lewis Dalton '59 ``xEkkZVulVlyNTMeFjYR``x1227548586``xAll_Scrappers UPDATE ON JOE TULLY...``xLewisDalton59``xJoe called again this morning with an update. He sounds a lot better than last night, when he called from the ER and told me he was headed to a room. He has a strain of pneumonia that he waan't protected by with his pneumonia shot.

Joe will be in room 328, NEA Baptist Hospital, Jonesboro, AR, until further notice.

Joe can be reached at 870 972-7328.

More later....

Lewis Dalton '59

``xEkkZkZlllEgFsUVjym``x1227278881``xAll_Scrappers JOE TULLY '53 IS IN THE HOSPITAL...``xLewisDalton59``xI just got off the phone with Joe Tully. He was calling from the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR.
He is being admitted for pneumonia.

He wanted me to let all the people, that were waiting to hear back from him by email, where he is.

As far as he could determine tonight, the room number will be #328.

I'll update you on Friday as to his condition and whether or not he will be accepting calls.

Keep Joe in your prayers...

Lewis Dalton '59

``xEkkZkupAkEgudyMhkU``x1227240921``xAll_Scrappers Update on Robert McCaskill, class of 53.``xTerryWilliamson51``xRobert McCaskill, of Hernando Mississippi, class of 53, fell August 1st and injured himself badly. I received an email from him and it is shown below.
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I WILL HAVE SURGERY ON MY NECK ON 12/02/08 IN BAPTIST EAST AND WILL BE THERE 7 DAYS. MY NECK WILL HAVE BONE RECONSTRUCTION FROM THE BACK SIDE AND TWO DISC REMOVED FROM THE FRONT. STEEL PLATES , SCREWS, AND RODS WILL BE USED FOR STABILIZATION AND LEFT IN. RECOVERY WILL BE ABOUT ONE MONTH. FULL RECOVERY IS EXPECTED. SEE YOU ON THE GOLF COURSE AND AT THE PICCADILLY IN JANUARY. ASK EVERYONE TO SAY A PRAYER FOR MY DOCTOR.
``xEkkZEVkAkZuDrvUZGb``x1227152927``xClass_of_1953 Death of a classmate--Donna Krag``xTerryWilliamson51``xI have been told that Scrapper, Donna Kragg Acuff died November 9, 2008 and was cremated. This is all the information I now have on Donna. IF, one of you will provide me with more infomation, I will update this entry.``xEkkZpkFklALpPuDmds``x1227023289``xAll_Scrappers Death of Joe Vickers wife, Mary Catherine Vickers.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMary Catherine Vickers, of Goodlettsville Tennessee, wife of Joe Vickers, South Side class of 50, went to Heaven to be with her mother, Lucy Gentry, on November, 12, 2008. She leaves her beloved husband, the Rev. Joe Vickers of Goodlettsville, her daughter, Debbie Cook, three grandchildren, Lindsey, Clint and McCall and one great-grandson, Caden. She also leaves two sisters, Margaret Walker and Shirley Klein and one brother, Sam Gentry. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandparent and friend and will be greatly missed until they all unite again with the Lord Jesus Christ.``xEkkyZyFAFunALlCNkv``x1226763934``xClass_of_1950 Death of Richard Cox, class of 1946.``xTerryWilliamson51``xPosted by Kathaline Bigelow Harbison, class of 47.

Richard Anderson Cox “Dick”, of Dunwoody Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Dick lived his childhood years in Florence, AL, his high school years in Memphis, TN, and graduated from Georgia Tech in the Navy NROTC program. While on Naval duty in Key West he courted and married, Barbara, his wife of 56 years.

After his Navy discharge, Dick was employed by Westinghouse Electric Corporation for 37 years and later with ABB retiring as Vice President, Southern Region, Utility Sales in Atlanta.

Following retirement, Dick and Barbara enjoyed traveling, especially throughout the small towns and villages of Switzerland.

Dick had a reoccurrence of cancer and during a period of in-home hospice, he was able to be with his family; son, Stuart (wife Sachiko), daughters Peggy C. Oleson (husband Richard), and Catherine A. Jernigan (husband Richard), grandchildren; Corinne Cox Machado (husband Danilo), Caylyn Smith, Christian Oleson, and Cary Jernigan.

Dick was a faithful member of Dunwoody United Methodist Church for 40 years.

Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Parlor of Dunwoody United Methodist Church. At 3:00 p.m., the celebration of his life will be held in the Sanctuary officiated by Dr. B. Wiley Stephens and Reverend Barbara Bean.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Atlanta, 1244 Park Vista Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319 or Dunwoody United Methodist Church, 1548 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338. Arrangements by R.T. Patterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
``xEkkyykEEuVvtroLiGq``x1226621145``xClass_of_1946 Lou Pritchett, class of 49, letter to the editor.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMy letter to the editor to the Florida Times/Union which was published on November 6, 2008. Lou Pritchett '49
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Farewell America--We'll really miss you!

Farewell to the America we have loved for two centuries and hello to a new far-left driven president who promised change and will most likely deliver on it,

Farewell, to an America driven by individuals with strong work ethics to one which will resemble French, German, and British societies where big government, big welfare, union controlled labor, four day work weeks, ten week vacations are the rule. Societies which constantly ask "---where's mine?"

Farewell to capitalism, job creation, lower taxes, smaller government, fewer entitlements, safer cities, personal responsibility and sound work ethics.

Farewell to adequate military defense spending to protect us from our enemies who wish and plan to kill us.

Farewell to close ties with our best and only friend in the middle east---Israel.

Farewell to maintaining a conservative Supreme Court.

Farewell to any chance of keeping HealthCare out of the hands and control of government.

Farewell to the famous American standard of living--a magnet to the world.

Farewell to conservative 'talk radio' as an antidote to the biased media. The Fairness Doctrine will return.

Farewell to any hope for educating our college kids in something other than liberal mush.

Today is truly a sad day for millions of Americans as they slowly allow the election results to sink in. Today, for the first time in modern history, America took a giant step toward changing not only the direction, but the entire character of the country from free enterprise driven to big government driven.

Our only hope is to start now planning and building a strong conservative base which can reclaim the Presidency and Congress in four years and start repairing the damage. God help us if we fail. Lou Pritchett; 152 Plantation Circle South, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082; (904) 285-1528




``xEkkyuVAklZGKtyPEus``x1226459287``xAll_Scrappers Death of a '54 Scrapper``xMarileeRobertson53``xA classmate e-mailed me re the passing of Raymond Patrick, Class of '54. Obit was in Thursday, Nov.6, CA. Please remember this family in prayer.

"Horn Lake, MS - Raymond C. Patrick 72, died Tuesday, 11/04/08 at his home. He was a tecnician for AT&T and retired after 44 yrs of service. Member of First Baptist Church in Horn Lake, MS and a member of the Pioneer's Club of America. Visitation and service were Friday at Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Southaven, MS, burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Memphis. He is survived by his wife of 50 yrs, Anna Patrick of Horn Lake, son Cass Patrick (Amy) of Tupelo,MS; Daughter Edye Labarre (Bill) of Clinton, MS; stepmother Ruth Patrick, Memphis; brother Houston Patrick, Southaven, MS; sister Edna Lou Belcher, Baldwin, MO; six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Was preceded in death by his parents, A.Z. and Mary Patrick and sister Frances Patrick Wright."``xEkkykZlEFFGJLjZtTM``x1226278133``xAll_Scrappers WHAT HAPPENED TO ROBERT MCCASKILL, CLASS OF 53?``xTerryWilliamson51``xWhat happened to Robert McCaskill, class of 53? Robert was cutting grass on August 1st in extremely hot weather, when he fell and hit his neck on the bumper of his truck. It knocked him out and he had to be taken to the hospital. He has had problems being himself since then and has been unable to exercise like he was doing. He has had a hard time and he did not feel up to coming to the last Scrapper Dinner. He is still working, but he is not the same Robert he was before the accident. Please keep Robert in your thoughts and prayers.
``xEkkykyAZVkVMuBxkXI``x1226269752``xClass_of_1953 Funeral arrangements for George Oakman.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn update on George Oakman who died November 2nd. The visitation will be from 5 p.m. till 7 p.m. Wednesday evening and the funeral will be at 10 a.m. Thursday November 6th at Forest Hill East on Whitten Road in Memphis. ``xEkkVluVAuEhjFhutAe``x1225845941``xAll_Scrappers Jerry Crum, class of 51 is ill.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI spoke to Jerry Crum’s (class of 51) wife, Lily Ann in Salem Virginia today, November 3rd 2008, and I find that Jerry is not doing well health wise. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.---``xEkkVZFVZpEIABPlreH``x1225735701``xClass_of_1951 Death of a classmate--George Oakman--class of 47.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just received a call this morning, November 3rd from Bill Oxford, of Michie Tennessee. Bill's brother in law, George Oakman, of Munford TN., class of 47 passed away last night, November 2nd after a long illness. George is married to Patsy Lackey Oakman, class of 50, and Bill married Pat's sister, Joyce Lackey Oxford, class of 53. Bill said that George's service would be at one of the Forest Hill Funeral Homes, but at this time the details are not complete. When I get the details, I will get back with you.
``xEkkVZkVyypuJNGhDkW``x1225725660``xAll_Scrappers Richard Cox '46 is extremely ill.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from Kathaline Bigelow Harbison, class of 47.

Date: Sunday, November 2, 2008, 7:44 PM

Richard CoxThomas Gipson informed me that Richard Cox,President of the class of 1946 is extremely ill with cancer and is under hospice care at his home. If you would like to send him a note or card his home address is 5712 Mill Trace Drive Dunwoody,Ga. 30338.Please remember him in your prayers.






``xEkkVZkEVZENdXaXBGs``x1225721571``xClass_of_1946 ATTENDEES AT THE OCTOBER 2008 SCRAPPER DINNER AT THE PICCADILLY.``xTerryWilliamson51``xWe had 215 Scrappers, spouses and guests at the Scapper Dinner at the Piccadilly, Tuesday October 28, 2008.---IF---
you would like to see who came to that Scrapper get-together, do this. Go to the Scrapper web site at www.scrapperalumni.org---when the Scrapper emblem comes up click it once--and when the home page comes up, look to the top left of the home page---click Scrapper Stuff--then click Events--then click Piccadilly Dinner and up will come the page with all the names that attended (with their class year). At the bottom of that page is a copy of the latest Scrapper Dinner Letter that was sent out.

SCRAPPERS TILL WE DIE.``xEkkVyypAZuPpametuK``x1225660974``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper Class of '50``xMarileeRobertson53``xForwarded in an e-mail from Benny Marberry the obit of
Gwen Ledford Hardy:

October 31, 2008
Batesville - Gwen "Tessie" Hardy, 75, died Wednesday, Oct 29, 2008, at her residence. Services are today (10/31) at Wells Funeral Home. Rev. John Howell and Rev. Pat Ludlam will Officiate. Wells Funeral Home has charge.
Hardy, born Nov. 30, 1931, in Memphis, to the late John Franklin and Ruth O'Rear Ledford, was a retired assistant teacher at Pope School and switchboard operator for Tri-Lakes Medical Center.

Survivors include one daughter, Dovie Anderson Watts of Batesville, three sons, James Hardy, Jr., Chip Hardy and David Hardy, all of Batesville; three sisters, Helen Steiger and Phyllis Ray, both of Memphis and Emma Joe Pierce of Chattanooga, TN; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.``xEkkVVVypFASIvRvWaW``x1225556039``xAll_Scrappers Death of Robert Slaughter``xGailStarnes54``xBetty Whittington, Class of 1954, called to tell us of the death of her husband, Robert Slaughter, who died October 29, 2008, here in Memphis. Robert was the first cousin of Nondis Mosher, Class of 54. He leaves two daughters and three grandchildren. The visitation will be Sunday November 2, 2008 from 1:30 to 2:30 and services to follow at 2:30 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Please remember the family in your thoughts and prayers. ``xEkkVuppyuEoQwUYDuX``x1225400641``xAll_Scrappers 1957 SCRAPPER CLASS MATE``xJanHolleyLong57``xI would like to ask all of you to remember a fellow Scrapper and graduate of the Class of 1957, Martha Rae Terrell Smith in your prayers. Martha is undergoing a series of tests by her doctors and this has become a very difficult situation for her. I know she will really appreciate your remembering her in your prayers.

Many thanks,

Jan Holley Long
1957``xEkkVFlAkVZSwKKbMrn``x1225389257``xAll_Scrappers Myra & Robert Welch---Married 50 years.``xTerryWilliamson51``xWith all the bad news we see, why don't we mention some GOOD NEWS----Robert Welch, class of 56, and Myra Johnson Welch, class of 59, who live in Germantown TN will celebrate their 50th anniversary on October 31, 2008.
CONGRATULATIONS ROBERT AND MYRA!!!``xEkkVkAlyAFnJkiFqxf``x1225298693``xAll_Scrappers October 2008 Piccadilly Dinner``xJosephus``xWell, another Scrapper Alumni Dinner has come and gone and the empathy, sympathy, and faithfulness we have always exhibited toward one another is obviously still alive and well on Planet Earth. The "Scrapper Phenomenon" is truly a wonder to see and hard to believe by outsiders. Thanks to Terry and Margie Williamson for making it possible for us to gather to exercise our care for one another.

If you weren't able to come you really missed a treat. "The Boomers" outdid themselves and their performance was enjoyed by one and all. I actually shut my mouth long enough to listen to a couple of songs and I rarely allow anything to interfere with my gab.

There are a couple of Scrappers that are always very faithful in there attendance and if they aren't present there has to be something very important that hinders them. One of these people is Robert McCaskill '53. When I inquired about him someone told me he had injured his neck in an mishap in his front yard. Keep Robert in your prayers, he is a very special Scrapper. But aren't we all .... even Sonny Cross!

It's amazing what you can find out about all of these Scrappers that you grew up with if you just take the time to engage some of them in conversation. For instance, when I first arrived I didn't think anyone would be there, we were very early, but low and behold there sat "Sonny" Harrison and his wife. So when Sonny had finished stuffing his face we got into a conversation that somehow involved his mother and he mentioned she was Irish and her maiden name was O'Daniel. So I says, "By any chance is she kin to Woody, Kenny, and Frankie O'Daniel", and Sonny says, "They are my uncles"! I knew all of these folks the majority of my life and never knew they were kin.

"Because He Lives" we can face tomorrow. Become a Barnabas, lift up a hurting brother or sister today.``xEkkVkAZyZFWYuOFxtI``x1225297673``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Marion Stovall Brown, class of 43.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMarion Stovall Brown, age 83, of Memphis, South Side class of 1943, died Sunday, October 26, 2008 at Baptist Hospital of Memphis. She was a member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church; worked in reservations for ten years with Holiday Inn and American Express for five years; and was co-owner of Brown's Jewelers for fifteen years. Mrs. Brown is survived by her husband, Arthur L. Brown; her daughter, Donna Wilder of Murrieta, CA; her son Bob Wilder of Atlanta, GA; step-children, Judy Brown, Peggy Hopper and Arthur Lee Brown, Jr.; three brothers H.N. Stovall South Side class of 40, of Eads, Prentiest Stovall of Millington and Joe Stovall Jr., class of 47, of Olive Branch, MS; her grand-daughter, Elizabeth Wilder of Atlanta, GA; and step-grand-daughter, Blake Peterson. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m Tuesday, October 28 at Forest Hill Funeral Home East. Services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday at Good Sheperd United Methodist Church with interment to follow in Forest Hill Cenetery East.
Forest Hill Cemetery East (901) 382-1000``xEkkVEkpulAscGwGFJw``x1225120489``xAll_Scrappers Pat Fitzgerald Terry passed away 10/25/08``xTerryWilliamson51``xPATRICIA ANN TERRY (formerly Patsy Fitzgerald) 73, of Memphis, retired school teacher, passed peacefully into the next life on October 25, 2008 at her home in Cordova, TN, after a brief illness. Pat was a lifelong South Side Scrapper, and a graduate of the Class of 1953. She was a cheerleader and member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority at Memphis State University, Class of 1957. She married Jack E. Terry in 1957, who retired from the Air Force in 1978 as a Lt. Col. During their over 20 years in the Air Force, Pat held various offices in the Officers’ Wives Club, as well as performed the duties of a fighter pilot’s and commander’s wife during the Vietnam War. After the untimely death of her husband, Pat brought her enthusiasm and talents to the Memphis City School System, where she taught at Cherokee Elementary in Orange Mound until retiring in 2000. Survived by her mother, Margaret Fitzgerald; her brother, Donald Fitzgerald; son, Steven Terry and daughter-in-law, Virginia Terry; and grandson, Jackson Terry, of Collierville; and daughter, Jackie Tidball and son-in-law, Lawrence Tidball of Denver, CO. Service to be held Thursday, October 30 at Kerrville United Methodist Church, 9193 Kerrville-Rosemark Road. (901) 873-4881

Pat's bother, Donald Fitzgerald, of West Branson Missouri was in the South Side class of 1951.

``xEkkVpykVZEFOlYRZsF``x1225062571``xClass_of_1953 Death of a classmate--Robert E. Taylor, class of 58.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMy cousin, Robert E. Taylor, passed away on September 30, 2008. He graduated Cummings Elementary in 1954 and South Side High in 1958.
Norma Place McKinney--Class of '56

ROBERT E. TAYLOR, 68, died Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Baptist Memorial Hospital. He was a retired electrician for American Electrical Contractors and a communicant of The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his grandson, Bruce D. McSparrin and his two brothers, David Taylor and John Taylor. He is survived by his wife, June P. Taylor; his three daughters, Lisa Fontanesi, Karen Taylor, and Dana Fowlkes; his brother, Paul A. Taylor; and his eight grandchildren. Visitation will be Friday October 3, 2008 at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 Noon. The funeral mass will follow at 12:00 Noon, with burial to follow in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Canale Funeral Directors 901-452-6400

Published in The Commercial Appeal on 10/2/2008

``xEkkulZlAEVYwhHoefR``x1224878915``xClass_of_1958 Third Tuesday Breakfast``xKathalineHarbison47``xWhat a sight we were at our monthly breakfast! Buddy Musser has made many of us shirts with our South Side emblem prominently displayed. Thank you, Buddy! We had a large gathering this month. Those attending were: Darlene Walker Rickard, Kathryn and Elmer Chapman(1944),Evelyn and Dorsey Childress, Charlene Davis Norvell, Doris Wright Tanner, Marguerite Kirksey(1945),Estelle Sloan McDaniel(1942), Geraldine McDaniel Griffith, Martha(Cline) and Joe Stovall, Eva Webb Donaldson, Thomas Gipson(1946), Pat McIlvain, Joe Bowen, Erlyne Hensley Oswalt, Frances and Ducky Arwood(1945), Jimmy Ganong(1946),Elmer Ray, Buddy Musser(1945), and Kathaline Bigelow Harbison.

We have such a wonderful fellowship and would be glad for any other Scrappers to join us. We meet every third Tuesday of the month at Perkin's Restaurant on the corner of White Station and Park Avenue. Breakfast is at 9 A.M., but some of us usually arrive earlier.

Eunice Carr(Bozo's wife) is recuperating at home following surgery to remove a melonoma from her ankle. Keep her in your prayers please.

Here's hoping you'll be at the Picadilly for our quarterly gathering. See you there!!!!

``xEkkuZlVVplxMAhnpMR``x1224785508``xAll_Scrappers Bonnie Watkins Hadley, class of 51 had recent Surgery.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI spoke to Bonnie Watkins Hadley, of Humboldt Tennessee, class of 51, tonight, 10/7/2008. She recently had a hip replaced and some work done on her opposite foot. She is still in a rehab in Humboldt, but she will go home in a few days. She has put her walker away and put her cane up 3 days ago and she is much improved. Keep Bonnie in your thoughts and prayers``xEkkFVplAFFGbnSGqGy``x1223508933``xClass_of_1951 Death of a classmate--Kenneth Eugene Acklen, class of 49.``xTerryWilliamson51``xThe following is an email from Pat Billingsley Hill, class of 57, of Broken Bow Oklahoma
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Kenneth Eugene Acklen 77, passed away Sept 30 in Memphis. Ken graduated eighth grade at AB Hill in 1945 and Southside 1949. He leaves his only brother Thomas W. Acklen class of 61,a daughter Belinda and a son Donnie both of Memphis and a grandson Kristopher. Ken retired from International Harvester after nearly 29 years service. He was a member of Schoolfield Baptist Church. He was also a NASCAR fan. Ken had been ill with alzheimers for several years.

Pat Billingsley Hill 57'
``xEkkFuEZFFlpDMSIqTr``x1223417338``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmates wife.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBillie S. Roseberry, age 76, of Memphis, died October 4, 2008. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Everett Roseberry who was in the South Side class of 1948; children, Mark O. Roseberry; Rhonda R. Castaneda; two sisters, Linda Bradley, and Dorothy McCormick: two grandchildren and a great-grandson. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7th at Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 2404 Kirby and visitation an hour before. Intermant will follow at Forest Hill East Cemetery.
Forest Hill Funeral Home East--901-382-1000
``xEkkFFkVluyeOhCJbkn``x1223325846``xGeneral_News Don Fitzgerald, class of 51 had recent surgery.``xTerryWilliamson51``xDon Fitzgerald, class of 51, got out of the hospital September 25th after surgery. Would you believe his appendix exploded. He went through the corrected surgery without complications, but he will be chair bound for a few weeks and now has tubes in his stomach, BUT, he is doing OK. If you would like to send Don a card or contact him, he is at 727 Holiday Acres CL, Branson West Missouri, 65737. His phone is (901) 488-9062 (he has a Memphis cell phone) and his email address is donfitz727@yahoo.com.``xEkkkyuklkAskQnzdvv``x1222642829``xClass_of_1951 SURPRISE GET TOGETHER FOR BILLY KEY.``xTerryWilliamson51``xThere will be a SURPRISE GET TOGETHER TO HONOR FORMER COACH BILLY KEY (Class of 51) on NOVEMBER 15th at the Olive Branch Mississippi Country Club at 7558 Germantown Road South, Olive Branch Mississippi 38654. The Get Together will be from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. and the admission price will be $20. Hors-d'oeuves will be served. Please make your checks payable to Joe Roberts and send your check to Joe at 8515 Poplar Pike, Memphis TN. 38138 AND RSVP to joe@cbenefits.com. No gifts please but cards will be appreciated.

PLEASE---PLEASE---PLEASE---PLEASE---Do not let this get back to Billy Key BEFORE the occasion because it is a surprise.``xEkkkVyVlZFdFbDztrQ``x1222565873``xGeneral_News Death of a classmate--Howard "Red" Carter, class of 1950.``xTerryWilliamson51``xHoward Eugene Carter, age 75 of Memphis, died Thursday, September 25, 2008 after a long illness. He was a graduate of South Side High School, class of 1950. Following two years service in the Army, Howard was employed by C&I Bank in the Real Estate Loan Department and later became a bank Vice-President. After 17-1/2 years, he resigned to join his brother, Jim at Universal Realtors. He was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Dewey and Elizabeth Carter; sister, Ruth Carter; and brother, Ralph Carter. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jessie Lee Carter; daughters Carolyn Carter of Memphis, and Donna Crawford and husband Jimmy of Canton, NY; son Glenn Carter and wife Teena of Knoxville, TN; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister Evelyn Tidwell and husband Kelly of Hernando, MS; brothers Bob Carter and wife Mildred of Memphis, and Jim Carter and wife Sue of Memphis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Spiritual Life Ministries/Herb Hodges. Love Worth Finding Ministries, or Gideons International. Visitation will be Saturday, September 27, from 5-7 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home with services on Sunday at 3 p.m.--- Memorial Park Funeral Home 901-767-8930.``xEkkkuuAkZlQCTdCpsk``x1222449278``xClass_of_1950 Death of a classmate--Pete Sanders, class of 54``xTerryWilliamson51``xWilliam Henry "Pete" Sanders, age 73, of Brighton Tennessee
a Du Pont retiree departed this life on Monday, September 22, 2008 and heaven became a better place. He was a graduae of South Side High School, Memphis, class of 54. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Henry A. and Myrtle Sanders, sisters, Louise Sanders Greene and Maxine Sanders Neri, (both South Side Scrappers). He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Bettye "Bootsie" Sanders, (South Side class of 54); son, Dr. Kyle W. Sanders (Karen) of Arlington, TN., Peter A Sanders (Shanna) of the Woodlands Texas, and two grandchildren who fondly call him GranBear, William Kyle Sanders and Chaz Marie Sanders of Arlington, TN., two stepchildren, Alexa Clarke and Eron Clarke of The Woodlands, Texas and three step-great-grandchildren, Ashton, Braxton and Maddox Clarke of the Woodlands, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe in 1956 and 1957 in. He was a kind and gentle soul, loving man with Christian values and respected by all who knew him, leaving behind a host of friends. There will be a gathering of family and friends from 2-3 p.m. with a Memorial Service following at 3 p.m. Thursday September 25 at Broadmoor Baptist Church, 3824 Austin Peay Highway. In lieu of flowers, Pete would be pleased to have memorials sent to Alzheimer Day Service, 4585 Raleigh Lagrange Road, Memphis TN 38128. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel (901) 725-0100.``xEkkkkZkpuVCeMqzWuz``x1222272045``xClass_of_1954 Tribute to Pete Sanders``xJosephus``xSubmitted by Joe Cooper:

Pete SandersAs a youngster we are not always aware of the ways we are treated by our older peers. If someone is a bully, never friendly, or mean, we remember and recognize them immediately. We try to stay away from these individuals. When we grow up and become older and wiser, we reflect back to times and memories of the past. Some of my greatest memories growing up are of times spent with Pete. At A B Hill School, Pete, being a few years older, would put a knuckle scrub on my head, all the while grinning and calling me by my name. Other memories are from Parkway Methodist Church, Sanders Drug Store, and South Side Park. Pete would always take time for me and all my friends. As a park director Pete looked after, and worked with all of us, improving our skills and abilities. When I reached SSHS Pete was a senior. He took me and many others and tried to lead us on the proper path.

After high school and every ones exodus from South Memphis, I did not see Pete for several years. When I ran into Pete at a function, years later, we had a good visit. As we were leaving this event, Pete and I hugged each other, I told him I loved him, and thanked him for always being my friend. Pete said, I love you Joe, and lets keep each other in our prayers.

It would be an injustice if I didn't tell of the many evenings spent at South Side Park. Some of us would make arrangements to secure a couple of cold watermelons, John Sanders, Babe & Floyd Massey, James Echols, and some guy named Cooper. Pete and Bosco would be waiting when we showed up with the melons. Pete could remember and tell jokes for hours as we enjoyed the melons and this time together. In conclusion I would like to thank you, Pete Sanders, for who you were, a friend, a son of God, and a Brother In Christ.

Proverbs 6:18 The good man walks along in the ever-brightening light of God's favor.

Stay on the Jesus road - Joe Cooper``xEkkkElEpupqlSIcpvX``x1222181040``xClass_of_1954 Death of 1954 classmate, Robert Lee Linton``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from Sandra Linton, wife of Robert Lee Linton of Mineral Bluff Georgia.

I don’t know if anyone has told you, but Robert Lee Linton, Class of 1954, passed away June 1, 2008, on his 72nd birthday. He had owned Bartlett TV and Satellite for several years, and later married his long-ago sweetheart and moved to Georgia, where he had lived since 1994. Heaven now has one more angel.

Sandra Linton

``xEkkkEFFlVFzfmVkZpN``x1222133853``xClass_of_1954 PETE SANDERS '54``xLewisDalton59``xI just received a phone call from George "Sonny" Carlisle, informing me that Pete Sanders passed away this morning at 6:00 AM.

I'm sure that arrangements will be posted soon....either from me or someone else in the family.

``xEkkkEpkVEVNbTLYFRp``x1222102515``xAll_Scrappers George Oakman, class of 47 or 48 is ill.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from Bill Oxford, who is George Oakman's brother in law says the following.
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George Oakman, class of 47 or 48, husband of Pat Lackey, class of 1950, suffered a debilitating stroke 2 years ago and has had limited mobility. Lately, his condition has deteriorated requiring hospitalization. He has been diagnosed with advance lymphomia of the kidneys. His doctor did not think he was a candidate for chemo. He is at home now under hospice care and I'm sure he would appreciate a get well card. His address is 594 Double Bridges Road, Munford TN 38058 and his email is FrostyOak@aol.com.``xEkkkpuluuVMohtFFqF``x1222048445``xClass_of_1947 David Lewis Garner``xJosephus``xSubmitted by: Johnny Addison

I looked through the news archives and didn't see David Lewis Garner's name mentioned, so I thought I would send this to you. Maybe some of the older Scrappers remember him. I was just doing a Google search for Southside, and his name came up.

DAVID LEWIS GARNER Published: January-10-2008

David Lewis Garner was the type of person who could put a smile on any frowning face, according to his wife, Dorothy Garner.

"He was always so cheerful and witty and had a great sense of humor," she said, "He could make you laugh when you wanted to cry."

David died April 4. He was 75. He is buried in WTN Veterans Cemetery.

David was born Dec. 9, 1929, in Memphis, Tenn., where he married Dorothy 20 years later on July 19, 1949, at Bellevue Baptist Church.

Dorothy said she met David just before her 16th birthday in 1947 at a bus stop in Memphis.

"I remember meeting him like it was yesterday," she said. "It was on a Friday night when my sister and I and one of my good friends went to a movie at the then Capitol Theater on McLemore Road.

"I remember these two boys, one of them which was David, followed us into the movies and sat behind us and heckled us during the entire movie. After the movie, the boys followed us to the bus stop and we all talked with each other until the bus arrived.

"I ended up giving David my phone number that night, and he called me the very next day, the same day my family was having a picnic. While I was on the phone with him, my cousin grabbed the phone from me and invited him to join us for the picnic and he did.

"From that day on he called me every day and would come to visit me often. And every time he came to see me he would bring me a pack of double mint chewing gum as a gift."

That same year, David graduated from Southside High School and a year later in 1948 became a member of the U.S. Airforce for two years, during which he became a private 1st class.

Dorothy said she and David kept in touch through letters and would see each other during his occasional visits home.

"We would see each other during his weekend furlows," she said, "We got married during one of those furlows. He was wearing his uniform the day we got married."

David returned home to stay a few months later in the winter of 1949, Dorothy said.

David, whose nickname was "Red" because of his bright red hair, worked for many years in the printing business in Memphis. He was a pressman at Wimmer Brothers Printing, a pressman and printing estimator-salesman at Standard Printing Co., and an estimator at Holiday Press. David retired as an estimator from Austin Hennon Bindary about 12 years ago.

The couple later gave birth to their only daughter, Debra Garner, whom David chose as his favorite fishing partner.

"My dad had a fishing boat, and we used to go to Pickwick Lake a lot when I was younger and fish all day sometimes," she said, "And we
continued to fish together up until about five years ago."

Debra said Pickwick is the place where her father taught her how to swim.

"I remember he pushed me off the fishing dock and I swam, she said, "We had some good times on the lake."

Debra said, aside from fishing, her father enjoyed doing yardwork and working on cars, and he especially loved traveling.

"He really liked to travel out west," she said. "He traveled up until about two years ago. He was just an outgoing and energetic man for his age."

Debra said David was also a people person.

"He loved family get togethers and being with friends," she said. "And he also just loved to help people."

In 1991, the Garners moved to Olive Branch, where David and Dorothy became members of Mineral Wells Methodist Church.

Debra said her father was "one of a kind."``xEkkEVZZklFDGrbqGgD``x1221577283``xClass_of_1947 Morris Brook, class of 55 passed away.``xTerryWilliamson51``xPosted by Henry Alexander '58

Morris Brook, Class of 1955, went to be with his Lord on September 14, after a valiant battle against cancer. Morris was the husband of Beverly (Salmon) '57 and the cousin of Bobby Emmons. Morris served in the US Navy and retired as a Lieutenant Commander in Pensacola, FL, where he and Beverly settled down. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 18, in Pensacola. You may send Beverly a sympathy card or contact her as follows.

Beverly Brook
5109 Choctaw Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 492-9827
``xEkkEVkkkpygppCJjmE``x1221522206``xGeneral_News Emerald Isle Vacation 2008``xJosephus``xAll photos for the Alexander's and Prince's 2008 Ireland vacation have been posted to the Alumni Today gallery.

To veiw click HERE.``xEkkEuAEEEkcBvZLhyL``x1221491112``xGallery_Today Classmates are in the path of IKE in Spring Texas``xTerryWilliamson51``xTwo of our 1950 classmates, Billy Russell and Charlyne Horton Russell, live in Spring Texas which is only a short distance from Houston Texas. I was watching the weather news and was surprised that they were as close as the are. The hurricane was in Houston and was due to go across Spring. I called and talked to Charlyne and she said they were OK, but they had lots of wind and rain. As I understood, they have not suffered any damage. ``xEkkEFuZEEZGXPTLNET``x1221347117``xClass_of_1950 IRELAND VACATION....``xLewisDalton59``xTo see a mixture of the photos that Roy '58 & Yvonne Prince, my wife Shirley and I took on our recent trip to Ireland, look in the upper right hand corner and click on "Alumni Today". This gallery also has pictures from our China trip.

We came back on the Queen Mary 2, but so far those photos haven't been posted yet.

Enjoy!

Henry Alexander '58

``xEkkEkVuAukDFzJiKZm``x1221254942``xGeneral_News TERRELL McNUTT '59``xLewisDalton59``xTerrell McNutt '59 had surgery on June 27th, for an aortic aneursym.

Terrell wanted me to tell everyone that sent prayers, a card or called him, THANK YOU!!!!

Terrell is healing from the operation but still has some breathing problems. He has to stay close to the oxygen.

Your cards and calls have really helped him keep his spirits up. If you would like to send a card or give him a call, here's the info:

Terrell McNutt
2572 Pine Grove Rd.
Hickory Flat, MS 38633

Telephone
662-224-8423

Keep Terrell and Etta in your prayers....


``xEkkEplVAyZXyZiMgcb``x1221085967``xClass_of_1959 Norma Fulghum Frey``xKathalineHarbison47``x
This note was received from Norma Fulghum Frey.


Just want you to know I didn't have surgery on aneursym this week.
The vascular surgeon said it was adjoining the renal artery to the
kidney
and could cause the kidney not to function.
He said have a CT-Scan in about 5 or 6 mos. to check the size of the
aneursym and if it's larger I will need dialysis and then surgery.
Dialysis will keep kidney working.
Will keep you advised.
Love,
Norma
``xEkkplEpFkpymepyjrh``x1220810320``xClass_of_1947 Update on Dot Selman Rider, class of 51.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received this email from Sandy (Rider) Walker, (class of 63), regarding her sister in law, Dot (Selman) Rider, (class of 51). Dot's husband, John Rider (class of 51) passed away July 7th and then Dot had to go into the hospital for surgery.
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Terry,
Just thought I would give you an update on Dot. She was moved to a rehab center on Wednesday.
I think she is doing well physically but not so well mentally. I am enclosing address and phone numbers.

Cogburn Health & Rehabilitation West
8002 Grelot Road
Mobile, AL 36695
251-634-8002 Ext 4173
Room 117B

She can receive call after 7 PM @ night at the above number or she has her cell with her
251-402-7671.

She is very depressed and I think just given up. We are hopefull God will put some one to minister to her and she will snap out and get determined to beat the odds.

Sandra``xEkkpulEyFyoohnVPgw``x1220481636``xClass_of_1951 Dot Selman Rider just had emergency surgery.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJohn Rider's sister, Sandy Rider Walker, class of 63, just called me and told me that her sister-in-law, Dot Selman Rider, class of 51, had emergency surgery Thursday, August 14 in Mobile Alabama. Her colon ruptured and she is seriously ill. Dot's husband, John Rider, class of 51, just recently passed away on July 7th. Keep Dot and her family in your prayers during this hard time.``xEkElluuFupmTkeqZrV``x1218844340``xClass_of_1951 Father of Harold DeMarrero '54``xJosephus``xJim Dollar '54 emailed me that he had heard that Harold DeMarrero's father had passed away some time within the last week. If anyone has any information about this or can confirm, please let me know so I can post it.

To send me an email click HERE.

Josephus``xEkElZkyFAkvfNazBLY``x1218726392``xClass_of_1954 Billy Nelson, class of 54, is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just received a call from Barbara Nelson Cleveland, of Southaven MS, class of 51. She told me that her brother, Billy Nelson, of Memphis, class of 54, is in St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Billy has fluid on his brain and already has had one hole drilled in his head to drain that fluid. He will another hole drilled in his head today, Tuesday, August 12th. He will then be in ICU for several days. Please keep Billy and his family in your prayers. ``xEkElVZFpVyuFbZNbiH``x1218573056``xClass_of_1954 Joyce Bland Turner, class of 53, is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just received a call from Billy Key, class of 51, telling me that Joyce Bland Turner, of Collierville TN., class of 53, is in St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Joyce's husband, Ray "Buster" Turner, class of 51, has been taking Joyce to have kemo 3 times per week, and her condition has evidently gotten worse. Buster has worked with Billy Key in the Shelby County Criminal Court Clerks Office in downtown Memphis for many years. Please keep Joyce, AND Buster in your prayers during this difficult time.``xEkElVyAZpEhZrqaweA``x1218569701``xClass_of_1953 James "Bubba" Blackwell 2008 Fall Golf Scramble``xJosephus``xAn update has been posted for the James "Bubba" Blackwell 2008 Fall Golf Tournament.

To view click HERE.``xEkElpFyZEkkidjkcPb``x1218036712``xAll_Scrappers Larry Yates, class of 53, mother passed away.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAllie Mae Yates, of Memphis, age 100, died Monday August 4, 2008 at St. Francis Nursing Home. Visitation will be at 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, August 6, at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, August 7, at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel. Mrs, Yates was preceded in death by her husband, Bernie D. Yates, her parents, four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by a son, James Larry Yates, South Side class of 53, and his wife Bobbye; four grandchildren, James Larry Yates Jr., Ronald Ray Yates, Deborah Marie Yates Champulvier and Jeffery Lawrence Yates; five great-grandchildren, and ten great-great- grandchildren.-- Memphis Funeral Home (901) 725-0100.``xEkElpFkFuFhrMIoybI``x1218032343``xClass_of_1953 Bob Hall, class of 60, just had Back Surgery.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from Sherri Hall Rikard, class of 59 from Coldwater Mississippi on August 4th 2008.

My brother, Bob Hall, (class of 1960) just had back surgery last week. This is his second back surgery in the last 4 1/2 months. He is home and doing well. Bob lives in Texas City, Texas.
``xEkEZAylkZueIEAlIsQ``x1217968274``xClass_of_1950 Death of a class of 58 classmate--Barbara Bateman Cohn.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBarbara (Bateman) Cohn, age 68 formerly of Memphis, passed away June 22, 2008 at Life-Path Hospice in Ruskin Florida. She was preceded in death by her father, German Bateman; sister, Alice Haber; and son, Steven Curtis. She is survived by her daughters; Angela Russell-Gurung (Basanta Gurung), Karen Mooney-Crouch (Mike Crouch)., Sandra Catlett (Jonathan West), grand-sons, Alex and Hunter Kasiri: brother, William Bateman (Jo Francis). She was a loving dedicated mother and friend, and a bright light in all of our lives. Stowers-Brandon (813) 689-1211``xEkEZAyyyyVihYtbiIO``x1217966665``xClass_of_1958 Don Green, class of '61 is in very serious condition.``xTerryWilliamson51``xA message from Trudy Papia Roberts, of Falkner Mississippi, class of '59 reports that Arthur Don Green, of Cookville Tennessee, class of 61 is in very serious condition. Don will have surgery today, August 4th. He has 3 blocked arteries and an aneurysm. Don's brother, Richard Green of Jonesboro Arkansas was in the class of 62 or 63. Please keep Don's family in your prayers during this bad time.``xEkEZlylFVllTzehRiZ``x1217868358``xClass_of_1961 Shirley Dunnavant Ronza, class of 50, just had another stroke.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIna McBride Hensley, class of 51, called me and told me that Shirley Dunnavant Ronza, of Hot Springs Arkansas, class of 50, just had another stroke and had to go into the hospital. She left that hospital and went into a rehab hospital. Shirley is in Hot Springs Arkansas, living with her daughter, Sharon, because she recently had a stoke and was unable to take care of herself completely. Sharon called Ina and told her about her Mother's current stroke and says that Shirley will likely have to remain in the rehab place. Shirley and Sharon both need your prayers very much.``xEkEZZkylZlpbufdPWG``x1217726878``xClass_of_1950 Bonnie Watkins Hadley is going to have surgery.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBarbara Branch Simerson, class of 51, called to tell me that Bonnie Watkins Hadley, of Humboldt Tennessee, class of 51, will go into the hospital on August 12th for hip replacement surgery. When she leaves that hospital, she will enter a rehab hospital. I have no more details, but Barbara and I will try to update you if we get more details.``xEkEZZkypZlOQxvWJza``x1217726078``xClass_of_1951 Who is it that does this South Side Scrapper Website?``xTerryWilliamson51``xMost of us know that Joe Tully, class of 53 is THE MAN WHO DOES THIS WEBSITE, BUT do we know how much time he puts into this project? I doubt that anyone but his wife Mary knows just how much time Joe puts into the upkeep of this job. Joe told me once that he ALWAYS had over 100 emails on his computer to read and handle. I would hate to think I had to read that many emails. I have gotten on Joe many times for spending his own money to keep this website going and I wonder if he is still doing it. Sometime when you have a few minutes, how about dropping Joe a note or giving him a call to say "THANK YOU JOE FOR GIVING US THIS OUTSTANDING WEB SITE", AND, WHILE YOU ARE AT IT SEND HIM A LITTLE CASH TO HELP HIM KEEP IT GOING. Don't send big money--a little from a lot will get it done. His address is 4904 West County Road 796, Lepanto Arkansas 72354. His phone is (870) 475-3196 and I believe his email is Josephus@ritter.com.``xEkEZFZuAAuhXnUuhxU``x1217374994``xGeneral_News Report on our last Scrapper Dinner, 7/22/2008.``xTerryWilliamson51``xThe lastest Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly was held July 22, 2008 and we had 212 Scrappers, their spouses and guests present. If you would like to see who attended, go to the home page of this Scrapper Web Site and look to the top of the page. Click on Scrapper Stuff---then click events---then click Piccadilly Dinner. Up will come a list of those who attended with their class year included. Also on that long page will be a copy of the last Scrapper Dinner Letter that was sent our a week before the Dinner.``xEkEZklyZVEASxXtXqx``x1217286751``xPiccadilly_Dinner Death of a 1943 Classmate--Millie Hillhouse Renick``xTerryWilliamson51``xMillie 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``xEkEyAElZplxeUgMLGK``x1216918708``xGeneral_News Death of a class of 1929 Scrapper.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJames 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``xEkEyAEZAyVXEjdtxAJ``x1216917965``xGeneral_News David White's (class of 51) upcoming surgery.``xTerryWilliamson51``xDavid 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.``xEkEyZuFVuAqTcqZbRU``x1216743549``xClass_of_1951 Death of a Classmates Brother, from Barbara Way, class of 62.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBorn 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.``xEkEypypulpDUriASNv``x1216060480``xClass_of_1962 Dedicated to John Rider.``xTerryWilliamson51``x
"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
``xEkEVAplFAZNCSPYVbL``x1215908397``xClass_of_1951 Death of John Rider, class of 1951.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJohn 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``xEkEVlZVpZVspAxlISD``x1215875075``xClass_of_1951 Death of a deceased Scrapper's daughter.``xTerryWilliamson51``xRebecca "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.``xEkEVElpAkltfzJlsBA``x1215180928``xClass_of_1949 Death of a Scrapper's Husband``xLouisConner65``xMy 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 ``xEkEVEFEyklmjMwewxU``x1215131628``xAll_Scrappers TERRELL McNUTT '59 is home from the hospital...``xLewisDalton59``xTerrell 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
``xEkEuAEZpukhuKeiPbU``x1214917042``xClass_of_1959 Class of 1954 Reunion Photos``xJosephus``xPictures of the Class of '54 2008 Reunion, that were taken at the Plantation Club House, have been posted to the Reunion Gallery.

To view click HERE.``xEkEuyZZEZZOWXDZUZT``x1214677177``xClass_of_1954 TERRELL McNUTT '59``xLewisDalton59``xTerrell McNutt '59 had surgery yesterday morning, June 27th, for an aortic aneursym.

I spoke with Terrell's son yesterday afternoon. He says during the surgery, the doctor also put stints in the arteries that feed Terrell's kidneys. This is expected to relieve the pain he has been experiencing over the last several months. He was in so much pain he was having to walk in a bent-over position.

His son tells me that a therapist was walking Terrell around the room and he was standing up better than he had in a very long time.

The operation was a complete success and Terrell is expected to be in better shape than he has been in a couple of years.

Keep Terrell in your thoughts and prayers and I'll give you updates as I receive them.``xEkEuyyuVFFImWWzxiI``x1214664533``xClass_of_1959 A classmates wife is ill. Richard Sechler, class of 51.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from Richard Sechler, of Middle Village, New York, class of '51. Richard says his wife Sharon, was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005 and had a lumpectomy in December of that year. For two years she responded to hormonal treatments, but then had to go on chemo. She has been on it for about 6 months now. She is doing well, praise Him and we are looking forward to the future in serving the Lord. Her cancer is incurable, but treatable. Please pray for her especially and for me as primary care-giver.

Thanks in Christ
Dick Sechler``xEkEuVFuEFEWoteqInn``x1214534131``xClass_of_1951 Death of a Scrapper--Thomas Esrey, class of 57.``xTerryWilliamson51``xThomas Esrey
ESREY, THOMAS, 69, died Friday, June 20, 2008. Born April 7, 1939 in Memphis, TN, Thomas came to Louisville in 1966 when he partnered with Roy's of Louisville Beauty Academy until retirement in 2001 due to an illness. "Mr. Thomas" was a well known guest artist, lecturer and distinguished school administrator and owner. He conducted many training seminars for various state cosmetology school associations, colleges and universities. He served on the Bluegrass Hair Fashion Committee and was the former president of the Kentucky Association of Cosmetology Schools. Thomas was chosen to serve on the National Cosmetology Association's "Schools America" Steering Committee and was a distinguished member of Intercoiffure America. Thomas was an award winning hairstylist with over 20 championships and awards including the coveted Gold Trophy Award at the Midwest Beauty and Trade show in Chicago, IL in 1979. Throughout his career he also appeared as a guest artist lecturer for major manufacturing companies including Breck, Clairol, Helene Curtis, Revlon and Ardell. Thomas is survived by his beloved wife, Diane (Goldberg); his five children, Thomas Jr. (Lois), Melissa Maness, Warren Sparks, Ilan Esrey of Louisville and Christy Jackson of Florida; his sister, Carolyn Peden (SSH Class '53) (Buck - Class '51) of Southaven,MS; eight grandchildren, Henry and Simon Maness, Tabitha Kaiser (Josh), Millicent Settles (Shea), Alexandra Jackson, Lauren Pring and Brian and Jason Grady; and a great-granddaughter, Breanna Kaiser. Thomas will be missed by his family, friends, many past students and colleagues as he joins his parents who preceded him in death, Virgil and Lillian Esrey (SSH Class '32). Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to The Temple. The funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2008 at Herman Meyer & Son, Inc., 1338 Ellison Ave., with interment at The Temple Cemetery. Visitation: beginning at 1 p.m``xEkEuFVAkFFqiPMEIhc``x1214359233``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Sarah Lipsey Irwin.``xTerryWilliamson51``xFirst, let me say that Sarah is from a Scrapper Family that is among the largest in Scrapper Land. She was one of thirteen children and 8 living brothers and sisters, all of whom went to South Side. They lived in the Mallory Heights area near Florida and Mallory and were very well known.
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Sarah Lipsey Irwin, age 77, of Memphis, died June 22, 2008 at her home in Collierville. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grand-mother. She was employed by the Internal Revenue Service and retired from the Memphis Defense Depot DIPEC Section. Sarah was a member of Highland Street Church of Christ and Germantown Church of Christ. Sarah was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John F. Irwin. Sarah is survived by two sons, John Micheal Irwin and his wife, Lisa and Dennis Keith Irwin and his wife, Leslie; two daughters, Mary Beth Romero and her husband, Randy and Penny Limoli and her husband, Tom. Sarah leaves her nine grand-children, Ellen Michelle Irwin, Melinda Leigh Irwin, Michael Grant Irwin, Mason Wesley Irwin, Andrew Noble Irwin and his wife Meredith, John Adam Irwin, Rachel Elizabeth Romero, Sarah Nicole Romero, and Brooke Elizabeth Reed, Sarah was one of thirteen children and is survived by eight brothers and sisters. Mercedes Lipsey King of Lakeland, TN., class of 47; Barbara Lipsey Hallmark of Tucson, AZ, class of 51; George Lipsey, of Memphis, TN., class of 52; David Lipsey, of Olive Branch, MS., class of 56; Mary Reason, of Lakeland, TN., class of 57; Margaret Pressley, of Senatobia, MS., class of 58; Patsy Lipsey Baker, of Martin, TN., class of 60; and Carol Lipsey Wells, of Missouri City, Tx., class of 62; Chapel Services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 25 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The family has requested that those choosing not to send flowers may send contributions to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in memory of Sarah Lipsey Irwin, in honor of Michael Grant Irwin, or to Crossroads Hospice of Tennessee. The family wishes to express their appreciation to the caring staff at Crossroads Hospice. Memorial Park Funeral Home (901) 767-8930``xEkEuFVlpkElxnbnIRS``x1214358021``xAll_Scrappers Irene Brown Wilson ('54) Funeral Arrangements``xMarileeRobertson53``xFrom today's Commercial Appeal Obit page:

Visitation from 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, 6/26, and funeral service Friday, 6/27, at 12 p.m., both at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Irene leaves of husband of 54 years, Douglas Wilson (Class of '53), one daughter Kim Hogan and husband Dan, of Hernando, Ms., one son, Darrell Wilson of Memphis, three grandchildren and one great granddaughter.``xEkEuFuZAVVGrQzdamh``x1214347955``xAll_Scrappers Irene Brown Wilson, Class of '54``xMarileeRobertson53``xIt's with much sadness that I report The death of Irene Brown Wilson, Class of '54, wife of Douglas Wilson, Class of '53. Doug's brother, Kenneth, called Bootsie Sanders who called me and said Irene died today. She had spent some time in the hospital recently but had come home. Funeral arrangments were not complete earlier, but expect details will be in tomorrow's newspaper. Please remember Doug and family in thoughts and prayers. ``xEkEuElVAlupUnMSKjy``x1214185984``xAll_Scrappers Pete Sanders '54 - A Friend to All Alumni``xJosephus``xPete SandersPete is known to most of us and for those who don't know him, if you once do have that privilege you will learn to admire and love him like the rest of us. Pete has suffered from cancer in the pelvic/hip area for quite some time now and is undergoing another battle with this most horrid of disease's. Please keep Pete on your prayer list.

A word from "Bootsie" Sanders '53, Pete's wife:

Thanks for your continued loving thoughts and prayers for the two of us. We think this news was not all bad especially compared to the news we got last April (your cancer has exploded), so we came home feeling some encouraged.

Become a Barnabas today! Lift up your brother.``xEkEFlElulpZrnDdcWA``x1213818480``xClass_of_1954 Sydney Bonner '53``xJosephus``xSydney BonnerFor those of you who don't know, Sydney has been suffering from prostate cancer but it is now in remission. I just got off the phone with him and he says he got a good report yesterday and won't have to go back for a checkup for another year.

Sydney is like a lot of us, he isn't deserving of God's love, but he get's it whether he deserves it or wants it. Proudly I can say, "Sydney is MY FRIEND", and hopefully he is yours. Keep him in your prayers.

Become a Barnabas today! Lift up your brother.


``xEkEFykAEZkpmFCHuZg``x1213629172``xClass_of_1953 Joe Morgan's obituary (Class of "45)``xKathalineHarbison47``x

Joseph Lee Morgan, 81 of Bartlett passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital-Bartlett. He was a retired public accountant and controller for Nylon Net Company, a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict, was very active with his fraternity alumni Lambda Chi Alpha and was a member of Cherokee Baptist Church


Joe was present at this month's Scrapper dinner at Leonard's. He gave the blessing before our meal. He has faithfully notified each Scrapper of the monthly meeting. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.``xEkEkAyylpESgNakVlL``x1212966801``xAll_Scrappers Our American Soldiers``xJosephus``xOmaha Beach, June 6, 1944For some strange reason I can't quit thinking about what occurred on this day in 1944 in Normandy, Omaha Beach in particular, and what our brave soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan are doing today. We owe much to these brave people who laid, and are laying, their lives down for us that we might be free. I would be remiss not to post my feelings, and hopefully yours, about these extraordinary people.

No matter what a lot of Americans may think, the cost of freedom has a very expensive price tag attached. That price is our youngest and bravest. Throughout our history these young men and women have stepped forward to fill the gap when our country and our way of life is threatened. I, for one, am very grateful and proud to recognize such wonderful people.

The photo was taken by Life magazine photographer, Robert Capa, on Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944. The men in the photo were of the 16th Regiment of the Big Red 1, the famous Army Division that fought in every campaign from North Africa until the war ended in Germany in 1945.

Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine .... I am very proud of each of you. (To each of the Marines, because I am a Marine, Semper Fi).``xEkEkZZklpZXAMttcZd``x1212772807``xAll_Scrappers "From the Past"``xLewisDalton59``xThere is a new photo in the "From the Past" album. It's a picture of the Class of '54, taken at a picnic in 1959.

For those of you on dial-up, the photo may take a couple of minutes to load, so be patient. It may take most of your screen when it finally loads.

To view click HERE.

The photo was submitted by Bill LeMay '53



``xEkEkFFVVAyyyWjHvLn``x1212335596``xAll_Scrappers Class of '61 Reunion Group Photo``xJosephus``xA group photo of the Class of 1961 has been posted to the Reunion Gallery. Thanks Phil!

To view click HERE.``xEkEEuyZppkbFCuDfZw``x1211467002``xClass_of_1961 Irene Brown Wilson, Class of '54``xMarileeRobertson53``xJust talked with Doug Wilson, Class of '53, and he has requested Scrapper prayers for his wife, Irene ('54) who has been diagnosed with a lump in her lung. She also has pneumonia and currently is on a ventilator in Methodist North Hospital. They are both strong believers in prayer and know God is able. Please remember these two Scrappers in prayer. ``xEkEEpFlyyEhqlUbafS``x1211038661``xAll_Scrappers Update on John Rider, class of '51.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJohn Rider's sister, Sandy (Rider) Walker, class of '63 says that John came home from the hospital on Wednesday, May 14th after having surgery for removal of an aneurysm.. He is feeling better, but is weak. The doctor told him he had no limitations but he should rest to begin with. John says he feels better. John (class of '51) lives in Mobile Alabama.``xEkEplykyEEIwZUZXOQ``x1210862611``xClass_of_1951 Robert Baker Obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``x

Baker, Bob View/Sign Guest Book


BOB BAKER, 79, was born September 23, 1928 in Memphis to the late Louis Thomas and Janie Baker and died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown. Hospital. Mr. Baker was in sales for Bell-South for 47 years, was a graduate of the University of Memphis, a member of Bellevue Baptist Church for 35 years, and was an Army veteran. A graveside service was held Friday, May 9, 2008 at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens in Southaven. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lois Baker of Memphis; one son, Bobby Baker of Memphis; one daughter, Alice Baker Fordham of Huntsville, AL; one sister, Jane Haney of Olive Branch, MS; and one grandchild, Heather Fordham. The family requests memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Bellevue Baptist Church. Twin Oaks Funeral Home 662-349-9720

Published in The Commercial Appeal on 5/11/2008.
Notice • Guest Book • Funeral home info
Flowers • Gift Shop • Charities

Our prayers are with the family.``xEkEpZplulZpoIublOD``x1210708487``xClass_of_1947 ``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received this request from Claudine Stansbury asking for help gathering memorabilia about the old South Side School. Can you help her? Her email is mscberry@aol.com and her phone number is (901) 754-2380.
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Mr Williamson,
I met you at the Piccadilly's on Mt Moriah about two years ago. You were with your classmates for a monthly meeting. I am interested in securing photos/pictures of the old Southside School which became Lincoln Junior High. My first teaching assignment was at Lincoln Junior High. I would like to compile memorabilia of that time period. Please reply if you can help me with this project.

I am Claudine Stansbury 901 754 2380

I hope you and classmates are still meeting.

Thank you,
Claudine Stansbury
``xEkEpyFplkyzrxFowWR``x1210630826``xGeneral_News John Rider is going in the hospital for surgery.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from Sandy (Rider) Walker, class of 63, of Olive Branch Mississippi saying that her brother John Rider, class of 51, of Mobile Alabama will have surgery on Monday, May 12th. John has an aneurysm and they have determined that they can go in thru his groin in his leg to repair it. Please put John on your prayer list and Sandy says she will let us know how everything comes out.
``xEkEpFZlkZFkZlbEgyY``x1210378273``xClass_of_1951 Bill "Boogie" Burk '49``xJosephus``xBill BurkBILL EUGENE BURK, 75, Good Evening columnist at the Memphis Press-Scimitar when the newspaper closed in 1983, passed away April 24, 2008, at Baptist Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was a graduate of South Side High School (1949) and Memphis State University (1958). He worked at Clover Farm Dairy, United Press International and Memphis Mirror before joining the Press-Scimitar in 1957. Bill was a gifted writer and a man of many, many talents and accomplishments. An experienced pilot, who was active in aviation circles, he founded PROPWASH magazine, which was read by pilots all over the U.S. When Elvis Presley died, Bill covered the event with his usual newsman’s tenacity and sense for “the story” nonstop for a week with little sleep, and after the Press-Scimitar closed, he became prominent in the Elvis world and founded and published ELVIS WORLD magazine, which had a worldwide readership. He authored 13 books, most of them about Elvis Presley, whom Bill first came to know in his role as a reporter and with whom he developed a friendship. He also contributed to 21 other books. In addition, he was a prolific free lance writer on many different topics. He co-hosted sports shows on Memphis radio stations WWEE and WMPS. He appeared on several television news shows and the Route 66 TV series; he also appeared in five movies and was a member of the Screen Actors Guild. During his long and varied career, Bill was Sports Information Director, Memphis State University; Public Information Officer, Air National Guard; Vice President & President, Sunbelt Public Relations Affiliates; and Public Relations/Advertising Agent for Memphis area aviation dealers. He lectured to journalism students at Memphis State University. He was Tennessee UPI Columnist of the Year twice; Scripps-Howard Columnist of the Month three times, the first journalist to win the Memphis Convention & Visitors Award and Memphis Hotel & Sales Managers Award. He served in the Air Force and retired a Lieutenant Colonel from the Tennessee Air National Guard and saw tours of duty in Korea, Vietnam and Central America. He received the Air Force Commendation Medal in 1969 and was the first winner of the National Guard’s Minuteman Award. After a childhood and youth as an accomplished athlete in baseball, basketball and football, he enjoyed coaching various middle-school sports at St. Paul School, Graves Elementary and various others in addition to summer leagues. Bill enjoyed traveling the world and was an avid photographer. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest Coy and Virginia Josephine Burk, his sister Carolyn Hopper, and his son Michael Burk. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Connie Burk; former wife and friend, Frances Burk; his sons Gary Burk (Shirley) of Bella Vista, AR, Randy Burk of Horn Lake, MS, and daughter, Jennifer Royds (Paul) of Fort Lauderdale, FL; and eight grandchildren, Scott Burk, Travis Burk, Hannah Burk, Madison Willis, Megan Royds, Jesse Burk, Jessica Burk and Zachary Burk. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, April 27, with funeral services 1 p.m., Monday, April 28, both at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar 901-725-0100 www.memphisfuneralhome.net``xEkpAkEAFyywkwTASSD``x1209219366``xClass_of_1949 Attendees at the April 2008 Scrapper Dinner.``xTerryWilliamson51``xWe had 190 Scrappers, spouses and guests at the recent Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly on Tuesday April 22. If you would like to see who attended, go to the Scrapper Web Site at www.scrapperalumni.org and go to the home page. At the top of the page, you will see Scrapper Stuff---click it and events will come up--click events and then click Piccadilly Dinner. Two things will come up---a long list of those who attended the Dinner with their class year--then, a copy of the last Scrapper Dinner Letter will come up. These two items are changed after each Dinner get-together.``xEkpAEFFAElJiHedhIV``x1209133918``xGeneral_News To Friends and Students of Coach Bill Key.``xTerryWilliamson51``xWe are planning a surprise party in the fall for Coach Key. We need names and addresses of all persons wishing to attend and honor Coach Key for his support and contributions to our lives. Please contact the following:

Joe Roberts--email--joe@cbenefits.com
Cell phone--(901) 569-7799

Donna Briggs--email--missmemaw@comcast.net
Cell phone--(901) 497-5215

Dale Wilson--email--dalewilson15@aol.com
Cell phone--(901) 277-1143

Kevin Key--email--Kevin.Key@shelbycountytn.gov
Cell phone--(901) 545-5349

Thanks and REMEMBER, IT IS A SURPRISE!!!!!``xEkpApyuyZyuKxWUYzK``x1209064676``xGeneral_News Death of a classmate, Nancy Fowler Pace Haley.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIn the obitauary page on Thursday, April 24, 2008 is a death notice on Nancy Fowler Pace Haley who was in the class of 1941.

Nancy Fowler Pace Haley, age 84, died Tuesday April 22, 2008 at her home in Eudora MS. Born in Memphis, she owned and operated Nancy Pace Bookkeeping Service for over 25 years. A 1941 graduate of South Side High School, she was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Haley is survived by her husband, James Haley; her daughter Patricia Nelson of Danville CA; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Friday, April 25, with graveside services at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, both at Forest Hill Funeral Home Midtown. (901) 775-0310.``xEkpApyFpyZTxOSPkkW``x1209063067``xClass_of_1941 Ray McMillan Obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``xRAY EMILE McMILLAN, 81, of Prosper, TX, formerly of Memphis, joined the Lord April 22, 2008. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Dorothy McMillan; his daughter, son; and two grandsons. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home Dallas, TX214-363-5401

Published in The Commercial Appeal on 4/24/2008.
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``xEkpApulZplltIBPGRM``x1209048708``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Shirley (Eubank) Williamson Murphy``xTerryWilliamson51``xShirley (Eubanks) Williamson Murphy died April 19, 2008 at her home in Bartlett. She was born to Jack and Ophelia Eubank Sr. at Baptist Memorial Hospital on December 13, 1928. A native Memphian and a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Bartlett, she was the widow of Conrad Williamson and Philip Murphy. She is survived by two sons, Don B. Williamson and wife Dana of Bartlett and Glen L. Williamson and wife Diane of Bartlett and a brother, Jack B. Eubank who was in the South Side Class of 48 and his wife Barbara of Knoxville TN. She leaves 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren, and 10 step-great-grandchildren. She also leaves a host of cousins and friends with whom she was very close. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22 at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation Will be Monday evening from 5:30-8:00p.m. at the funeral home. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel (901)725-0100----www.memphisfuneralhome.net``xEkplZllEAFYSRLtlxi``x1208788193``xClass_of_1946 Class of '47 Monthly Breakfast``xKathalineHarbison47``xToday was bright and sunny, but the joy at Perkin's Restaurant out-shone the sun! Can you believe it? We had twenty Scrappers in attendance. Those attending were: Erlyne Hensley Oswalt (early, for a change), Eva Webb Donaldson, Helen Stahl, Dorothy McNeil Delugach,Darlene Walker Rikard,Marguerite Kirksey,Dorothy Wilson Hall, Jimmy Ganong, Elmer Ray (late, as usual), Joe Bowen, Donald Arwood, Thomas Gipson, Pat McIlvain, James and Eunice Carr, Dorsey and Evelyn Childress, Charlene Davis Norvell, Doris Jean Wright Tanner, and Kathaline Bigelow Harbison.
God has truly blessed us with His gift of all these long-time friends! If you'd like to join us, just come to Perkins' Restaurant on Park at White Station on the third Tuesday of the month at 9 A.M.``xEkplkAkFEplIJZhyNz``x1208292310``xAll_Scrappers Josephus' Most Recent Health Adventure``xJosephus``xWant to read about Joe "Josephus" Tully's most recent health adventure? Click HERE and look for the article titled "The Lighter Side".

``xEkplklEVykngEDSujL``x1208281562``xHealth Death of the Brother of 3 Scrapper Classmates.``xTerryWilliamson51``xCarl F. Armstrong was born into this world in Memphis TN on December 26, 1932, and entered into Heaven's gate on Sunday,, April 13, 2008 to a long awaited reunion with his parents, Robert and Louise Armstrong. He was a transportation coordinator/manager in the trucking industry, a member of the First Baptist Church in Southaven and a Marine Corps veteran. Carl leaves his wife and companion of 22 years, Alberta, who will greatly miss him. He is also survived by two sons, Robert Armstrong of Cordova TN. and Kelly Armstrong of Southaven, one daughter, Toye Austin of Southaven, one stepson, Steven Azbill of Southaven; three stepdaughters, Lesa L. Scott of Amesbury MA, Sheree Azbill of Bethesda MD and Kasondra Valas of Bethesda; two brothers, Charlie Armstrong of Bolivan, Tn. and Don Armstrong (South Side class of 55) of Hornsby Tennessee; two sisters, Anita Armstrong Hinson, (class of 59) of Austin Texas; and Charlene Armstrong Meadows, (class of 61) of Memphis TN.; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grand-children and many nieces and nephews.Visitation will be Tuesday, April 15 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Southaven. Graveside services will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens in Southaven. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hospice Ministries. Twin Oaks Funeral Home--Southaven MS--(662) 349-9720``xEkplElAFEyZpotxhIx``x1208189316``xGeneral_News Update on Bill "Boogie" Burk``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received this update from Lou Pritchett. Lou received it from Bill's wife Connie Burk.

Terry, Here is the latest on Bill Burk from his wife, Connie. Lou Pritchett

Hi Lou:
Got your phone message -- I am in and out, visiting with Bill at Baptist Restorative Care Hospital and working as best I can at UT, too, so not home a lot these days...
Bill just got out of the ICU on April 8 -- he's been there since March 16! He had a VATS surgical procedure for pleural effusion around the right lung on March 13, then started to have low blood sugar while in the step-down unit in the hospital on March 16, and they moved him back to ICU. On March 17, they discovered he was not getting rid of enough carbon dioxide, so he was intubated and put on a ventilator. Then he went into complete kidney failure, and eventually they started dialysis, which he is still getting 3 times a week. He got a tracheotomy on March 27, so now he is being weaned off the ventilator and physical and occupational therapy are working with him on getting out of bed for starters after just lying in bed, unable to move himself for weeks. So, he has been through a LOT, after expecting to be in the hospital 3 days following surgery....
And he still can't talk with the trach, since he has too many secretions to get a speech valve yet. Also, he got a multi-resistant bacterial infection while in ICU that he is still fighting off...
Apart from this, now that he is in Restorative Care, all is looking up, and Bill feels better about it. He is also motivated to get active again and is excited to see the therapists walk in the door, so that's really great.
We have take it one step at a time now, and let it take as long as it takes for Bill to get well. Baptist does have wireless computer access, so I hope that some day soon he may be strong enough to be able to send e-mails to a few people...
In the meantime, you can reach him at this address:
Bill E. Burk, Room 1443
Baptist Memorial Restorative Care Hospital
6019 Walnut Grove, 1 West
Memphis TN 38120
Connie
``xEkplElyFyAPSAPPzPn``x1208186369``xClass_of_1949 PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE!!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xAlmost everyone who is a Scrapper knows what Joe Tully has done for us. Joe, who was in the class of 53, started and is maintaining our beautiful SCRAPPER WEB SITE. I know that everyone who went to South Side does not have a computer and they may not have every seen our web site, but, those or us who look at it really loves it. I do not want Joe to spend HIS money to maintain the site, and he has been doing just that. From what I can pull out of Joe, I think he is spending between $700 and $1,000 per year on the site. What I am asking in this message is for US to send Joe a contribution to take care of that amount. NOW---I do not ask you to send Joe a LARGE amount of money. NO---I ask you to send him an amount that is reasonable. IF, a group of people sends him SOME money, it will be enough to replace what he spends. If you would like to help in this project, send Joe Tully a check (Payable to Joe Tully) at 4904 West County Road 796, Lepanto Arkansas, 72354 and mark it for the Scrapper Web Site. Go Scrappers Go``xEkpZAFEkyyQizgWPeG``x1207931266``xGeneral_News An update on Bill "Boogie" Burk, class of 49.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBill 'Boogie' Burk, class of 49, has been in the hospital for quiet a while. Here is an update from his wife Connie Burk.
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Just to update you -- Bill has now been moved out of ICU and down to Baptist's Restorative Care Hospital, where the goal is to get him off the ventilator he has been on since March 17 and also to get some physical therapy and get active again.

He still can't speak due to a tracheotomy and the ventilator, but that will hopefully be remedied soon. I know he has a lot he wants to say! ;-)

His address there for the next few weeks is:

Bill E. Burk, Room 1443
Baptist Memorial Restorative Care Hospital
6019 Walnut Grove, 1 West
Memphis TN 38120

Connie
``xEkpZAkluuuZLtYResj``x1207928444``xClass_of_1949 Death of Aubrey Pollan's (class of 51) sister,``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received the following email from BilY Goodman, class of 51 today April 8, 2008.
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There was an obituary in Sunday's paper
Margaret McCarthy ,this is Aubrey Pollan’s (class of 51)
sister .Her funeral service will be at Forrest Hill
midtown Thursday twelve noon 4-10-08.I think she
went to Southside ,she was ninety years old.

``xEkpZZpkkyVwZFblcED``x1207702265``xGeneral_News PRAYER REQUEST CONTINUES``xJanHolleyLong57``xMorris Brooks is going through some aggressive chemo. He and Beverly really need your continued prayers. They really appreciate the cards and e-mails and they really seem to brighten up the days for Morris. Please continue with the cards and e-mails if you can. Their address is 5109 Choctaw Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32507 and their e-mail address is mobebrook@cox.net.

Many thanks,

Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957``xEkpZVAypypOIRavBME``x1207596060``xAll_Scrappers Classmates Son met with President Bush.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAndy Fletcher, Major League Baseball Umpire #49 and the son of Aintree residents in Germantown Tennessee, Riner Fletcher, South Side class of 54, and Carol Odom Fletcher, class of 56, was on the crew selected to umpire in this year’s opening game at Washington, D.C.’s new stadium on March 30, 2008.

Andy had the honor and privilege, along with his crew members, to receive a thirty minute visit in the umpire’s dressing room prior to the game with none other than President George W. Bush who was there to throw out the first pitch of the season opener. President Bush, the former owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team, is a big fan of the game.

Andy and his crew had an opportunity to meet and visit with the President, as well as have their pictures made with Mr. Bush who presented each of them with a personally autographed baseball.

``xEkpZkVyVFkBnEPFzkE``x1207256532``xGeneral_News PRAYER REQUEST FOR A SCRAPPER``xJanHolleyLong57``xBeverly Salmon Brooks of the Class of 1957 married Morris Brooks. I think Morris was in the Class of 1955. Morris is quite ill and needs all our prayers. You will recall they just lost a daughter last month. I know they would appreciate hearing from anyone who would like to contact them. Their mailing address is: 5109 Choctaw Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32507. Beverly's e-mail address is mobebrook@cox.net. Please put these two wonderful people on your prayer list and pray for them.

Many thanks,

Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957``xEkpZEyAAuloSukycOW``x1207169948``xAll_Scrappers Bill 'Boogie' Burk, class of 49, is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from Bill Burk's wife, Connie Burk. Bill was in the class of 49. Connie says that Bill has been at Baptist Hospital ICU since March 16th following lung surgery due to pleural effusion, and he has had some complications following the surgery, but is now slowly getting better. To send Bill a card, please write him at: Bill E. Burk, P.O. Box 11225, Memphis TN 38111-0225. Please keep Bill and Connie in your thoughts and prayers.``xEkpZpEkVZFkaVcjinN``x1207012573``xClass_of_1949 Marvin Gilbert, class of 56, passed away.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJim 'Sonny' Webb, class of 56 says that Marvin Gilbert, age 70, of Mount Juliet Tennessee, died January 19, 2008. Marvin who was in the class of 56, died of liver cancer. He was retired from the railroad.``xEkpyFAplFlcUwdiuJk``x1206390838``xClass_of_1956 A Classmate, Bobby McMillan, class of 48, has serious Colon Cancer.``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Billy Key, class of 51--Bobby McMillan, of Memphis, class of 48, just came home from the hospital after finding that he had SERIOUS colon cancer. They did not perform surgery, but sent him home and hospice workers will be with him at home. Bobby is out of breath and has trouble talking on the phone, so why not send him a card to let him know you are thinking about him. His address is 6704 French Cove, Memphis TN. 38134. ``xEkpVAuFVFEornLRVzp``x1205943531``xClass_of_1948 State Basketball Champions are Watson Chapel's Team.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI'll bet that like my wife and me, you have been sitting at the TV watching all the conference basketball playoffs to see who will get into the NCAA Tournament. I know we are getting old when I received a cutout from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that was sent to me from Sam Wamble, South Side Class of 64. Sam lives in Pine Bluff Arkansas. Sam's daughter, Caitlyn Wamble was shown embracing a team member after that team member had just made a game-winning layup with 2.2 seconds left in the game in Hot Springs Arkansas, making Watson Chapel the winner over West Memphis for the Arkansas State Championship. I know that you and I (and especially Sam Wamble) are getting old when I look at things like this. Enjoy it Sam--She will be 50 year old in what will seem like two weeks. Congratulations to Caitlyn---Tell her she now knows what Scrappers felt like in the 'OLD TIMES'.``xEkpVZlAEypLusMDgjj``x1205789160``xClass_of_1964 A Classmate just had surgery--Norma Jean Pipkin Rieben, class of 46.``xTerryWilliamson51``xA message from Sandy (Young) Higginbotham, class of 64.--Sandy's sister Genny Raines says that Scrapper Norma Jean (Pipkin) Rieben, of Olive Branch Mississippi, class of 46, recently had colon surgery. She is resting and doing well and is staying with her daughter Sherry. ``xEkpVZllkZpqvHKTLwG``x1205788270``xClass_of_1946 ``xKathalineHarbison47``x
Claudia Palmer
Claudia Palmer, 82, of Memphis formerly of Greeneville, TN passed away Saturday March 8 at Methodist North. A funeral service will be Wednesday March 12 at 3 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior from 2-3 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Claudia was born on December 3, 1925 to Charles and Agnes DuBois Pitts in Harrisburg, AR. She married James Palmer on December 28, 1951. He survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Jeanie (Charles) Niehaus Germantown and Peggy (Bob) McMillan Cookeville, TN. Four grandchildren: Katie and Charles Niehaus; Ben and Erin McMillan. One brother, Jack Pitts and one sister, Mary Agnes McMillan both of Jonesboro, AR. Memorial Park Funeral Home 901-767-8930

Published in The Commercial Appeal on 3/10/2008.
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``xEkpVEVkFlkPXvYkMVI``x1205152382``xAll_Scrappers Death of class of 55--De L. Carroll's wife Gennie.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMargie and I attended Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Memphis for many years with DeLavelle Carroll and his wife Gennie. I am sorry to report to you that I just received an email from De saying that Gennie passed away last night. She was having emergency heart surgery and did not survive. I am enclosing a copy of De's email below.

His address is 170 Rockington Drive, Tyrone Georgia 30290 and his email address is DeCarroll2@juno.com. De was in the South Side Class of 1955.

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I am sad to have to tell you that Gennie passed away last night. She was having emergency heart surgery and did not survive.

I am glad to tell you that we had over 51 years together and she now has perfect eyesight and she doesn't hurt anymore. One of her biggest wishes was that she would not have to live alone so I'm happy for that.

We are going over this afternoon to make arrangements at
http://www.parrottfuneralhome.com/HTML/welcome.html

We miss her, but she is in a better place.
De``xEkpulFpZEAWQFsJwAH``x1204830719``xGeneral_News UPDATE ON JOE TULLY...``xLewisDalton59``xI talked to Joe Tully yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 3-04-08) and he tells me he will probably be released from the hospital Wednesday morning.

I'm sure when he's able, Joe will give us a first hand report on his latest heart attack.``xEkpuZklkAZvqFMKDGT``x1204728297``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 64 classmate--Harold Carroll.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email I received from Luther Murphy, class of 64, said he just learned that Harold Carroll, class of 64 passed away Friday, February 29, 2008. The funeral was sometime today, Monday, March 3rd in Millington TN.``xEkpuVZluulHCUaQNdb``x1204578448``xClass_of_1964 JOE TULLY. CLASS OF 53, HAD ANOTHER HEART ATTACK..``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just received a call from Virginia Walker, who is Joe Tully's sister. I'm sure you know that Joe Tully class of 53, is the man who put together this Scrapper Web Site and works it every day. Joe had a serious heart attack recently and was at home waiting for surgery to correct the problems he has. Joe had a another heart attack this morning, Sunday, March 2nd. This attack was not as bad as the first one, but he will have to have surgery as soon as they stabilize him. He is on a ventilator now and is in a different hosital in Jonesboro Arkansas than the one he was in last time. I will try to keep you posted on Joe's condition. You can go to www.scrapperalumni.org for updates on his condition. Please keep Joe and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.``xEkpuVpAVAEVpUPEvjP``x1204509591``xClass_of_1953 PRAYER REQUEST``xJanHolleyLong57``xDon 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``xEkpuEuZkZATYsXtQJt``x1204147279``xAll_Scrappers Update on Carolyn (Goodroe) Garrett.``xTerryWilliamson51``xYou 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'``xEkpupZFAkZSRHFaYVM``x1204073927``xClass_of_1952 A class of 53 Scrapper made the FRONT PAGE.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIf 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.``xEkpupulEFlCyaUuhmj``x1204048138``xClass_of_1953 Death of a 1962 classmate--Sandra Newman Pressman.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI 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
``xEkpFAylZEFpBoKQXeK``x1203968713``xClass_of_1962 Death of Beverly (Salmon) Brooks, & Morris Brooks Daughter. Theresa White.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI 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. ``xEkpFApApFZSuAhuOwo``x1203909037``xGeneral_News Death of a class of 1935 classmates Sister.``xTerryWilliamson51``xGladys 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 ``xEkpFyAZyZZKzQKKpsX``x1203697677``xGeneral_News Death of a classmate---Bobby Ginnaven Jr. class of 54.``xTerryWilliamson51``xRobert '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.``xEkpFVukkypIdsbqZWb``x1203542260``xClass_of_1954 Death of a Scrapper, Mark Anthony Brackey!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xScrappers 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.``xEkpFEkAVZuKIgnWpBI``x1203129574``xGeneral_News Update on Johnny Scott's Death (class of 1951)``xTerryWilliamson51``xJohn 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.``xEkpkupuuFFlOpvnPIs``x1202404433``xClass_of_1951 Death of a Scrapper,---George Little, class of 53.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI 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.``xEkpkpluAylYKWduved``x1202084968``xClass_of_1953 Death of Otwon Watkins (class of 48) Daughter!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xKaye 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.``xEkpkpZFlpVfiMnZOYl``x1202073805``xClass_of_1948 Death of a classmate, Barbara Saunders Springs, class of 56.``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Barbara (Byars) Jaco, class of 56, of McNinnville TN.

Barbara (Saunders) Springs, of Ft. Walton, Beach Florida, class of 56, passed away in Lucedale, Mississippi on December 26, 2007. She is survived by her husband Frank Springs, also of the class of 56.``xEkpEVykpZAbfvQjAxc``x1201562079``xClass_of_1956 Death of a 1941 Classmate, Bernie R. Ray Jr.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBernie R. Ray, Jr., age 84, of Memphis, passed away January 24, 2008 at his home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 26 at the First Baptist Church, Collierville. As a veteran of the U.S.Army, 2nd Division, he firsst entered combat at the Normandy invasion in WWll. He was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge and received the Purple Heart. He was a retired Memphis policeman where he served 25 years. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nelle Ray; a son, Ronnie Ray, two grandchildren, two great-grand-children and a brother, Alvin Ray, who was in the South Side class of 1951. Bernie attended South Side in the class of 1941 until he went into the military.``xEkpEkAlpuAvPlVYrbe``x1201298049``xClass_of_1941 Update on "Himself" - Joe "Josephus" Tully``xJosephus``xI don't know where to begin. Perhaps I should just say that "I'm home". Very, very tired .... but home! From the looks of things, it will more than likely be a long, long recuperative process. (I still have to undergo another heart catheter reparation process. Not open-heart but catheter .... there is a huge difference.)

What happened to Josephus? It's pretty simple really .... back before Christmas I had pneumonia and didn't completely recover before returning to normal activities. The result!! Congestive heart failure!! There were a heck of a lot of things that went on in my life from the pneumonia incident to congestive heart failure, but there's no point of elaborating on them. I just want to give you one bit of advice, "When your doctor releases you and tells you to take it easy .... Damn-it!! Take it Easy!!" Please forgive my language, but you are my beloved Scrappers and I don't want to lose any more of you because of your pride, hard-headed attitude, or just plain old stupidity. It's OK to relax folks! No one will fault you, and if they do, give me a call and I'll send someone by their home on a dark, rainy night to give them an "attitude adjustment".

As I said at the beginning, I'm pretty tired and will have to elaborate on this more in the future, but let me finish for now by telling you about something that occurred when I was in "ICU". On the third day of my stay in this most necessary of rooms, I'm lying there with pulsating tubes crammed into every orifice of my body, and I see what I think is a familiar face float by the door. Now this can't be .... this familiar face lives a long way from Jonesboro, Ar. But it was him! It was Joe Bickerstaff. He and his wife, Gloria Nelson, had come to visit and folks, they stuck around long enough for old Josephus to be taken to a room and we had a nice long visit. The next day Roy Hubbard and his wife came over for a visit.

I have so, so many of you to thank for your prayers, cards, phone calls, and visits. It is a wonderful thing to be appreciated, but let me tell you something folks, "it's much better to be loved"! And that is exactly what I have received from so many of my beloved Scrappers!

"Josephus"``xEkpEElyElkaFsZDObF``x1201186182``xWebmaster_News The list of Attendees to the January 2008 Scrapper Dinner is posted!``xTerryWilliamson51``xIf you would like to see who came to the January 2008 Scrapper Dinner last night, January 22, 2008, go to the Scrapper web site at www.scrapperalumni.org. When the site comes up look to the top of the page and click on Scrapper Stuff---then click events--then click Piccadilly Dinner. A page will come up with a list of those who attended with their class year, AND a copy of the last Scrapper Dinner Letter will be BELOW the attendance list.``xEkpEEkAuuEetJirwno``x1201129441``xGeneral_News DEATH OF A FELLOW SCRAPPER``xJanHolleyLong57``xI have just learned that Howard Fox of the class of 1956 passed away last night. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Monday, January 21st. The funeral will be at 2:00 P.M. at Forrest Hill South Funeral Home and Cemetary.

Many thanks,

Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957``xEkppyAyEEAaPMYpsUs``x1200696119``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Mildred Inez White Rabb, class of 1935.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMildred Inez White Rabb, age 90, of Memphis, South Side class of 1935, passed away January 14, 2008. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, January 17 at Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mildred was a 1935 graduate of South Side High School and attended State Teachers College. She was a former organist and choir director at Holy Trinty Episcopal Church and an active member in the Tennessee chapter of the American Guild of Organists and the Beethoven Club. She was a homemaker and attended Trinity United Methodist Church in the late 1950's and early 1960's and was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church before transferring her membership to St. John's Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert G. Rabb, Jr., and her parents, Richard Redman and Clara Viola Baehr White. She leaves her son, David Cowan and (Katie) Rabb, of Memphis' her daughter, Virginia Rabb and (Hal) Ferrell, of Birmingham, AL; her brother, Richard T. Mahaffey) White; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.-----Memorial Park Funeral Home (901) 767-8930.``xEkppVppAEpBqNfJAXT``x1200500910``xGeneral_News JOE TULLY, CLASS OF 53 IS IN THE HOSPITAL WITH HEART PROBLEMS!!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xVirginia Tully Walker, of Horn Lake Mississippi, class of 52, just called me at 9:30 p.m. Monday night, January 14th to tell me that her brother, Joe Tully, of Lepanto Arkansas was just rushed to St. Bernard Hospital in Jonesboro Arkansas with congestive heart failure. Virginia says he is now stabilized, but is on a ventilator. All of you know that Joe is the one and only person responsible for this Scrapper web site. Virginia says Joe and his wife Mary, needs ALL THE PRAYERS HE CAN GET. I will try to keep you updated on Joe's condition. Pass the word to your Scrapper friends please.``xEkppFyAypFMEWcrVXg``x1200369603``xClass_of_1953 Bernadene Grundy Reeder``xKathalineHarbison47``x
Hi, Folks,

As some of you may know, Bernadene (Grundy) Reeder had emergency gall bladder surgery recently. The surgery went well, but other complications ensued. She is now recovering at the home of her daughter. That address is:

Bernadene Reeder
c/o Linda Stewart
214 S. Center
Holly Springs, Ms. 38635

I know she would enjoy hearing from everyone.
Kathaline
``xEkppEVEVuymljrWgHF``x1200151546``xAll_Scrappers 57 CLASSMATE``xJanHolleyLong57``xBettye Waldrop Putnam asked that I let you know how very much she appreciated our support and especially our prayers. She asked that we continue to remember her in our prayers and she sends her love to all of us in the 57 class.

Many thanks,

Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957``xEEAAAEEFVlWOnRkthl``x1199911358``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper---Lillian Brackett Esrey, class of 1932.``xTerryWilliamson51``xWe recently lost a Landmark Lady, Lillian Brackett Esrey, who believe it or not, was in the class of 1932. She was recently killed in Southaven Mississippi when a drunken driver (who had FOUR PRIOR DUI convictions in Tennessee) crashed headon into her vehicle. She was valedictorial of her class and her daughter, Carolyn Esrey Peden, class of 52 and son-in-law, Robert Peden who was also in the class of 52, had moved in with her at her home in Southaven, adding rooms, etc, to take care of her as she was 92 years old, BUT, STILL COULD DRIVE TO AND FROM CHURCH AND NEARBY STORES IN THE DAY. What a shame this lady had to die in such a way. I did not know her, but I have to believe she was 'A SCRAPPER TILL SHE DIED'. God Bless you Lillian.``xEEAAkAlpFkHAGqZmru``x1199298032``xGeneral_News Death of our Teacher--Bill Wilhelm``xTerryWilliamson51``xWilliam C. 'Bill' Wilhelm, age 86, of Memphis passed away December 30, 2007 after a short illness. An educator and musician, Bill graduated from Memphis State University and received his Masters there. After serving in the Army during World War II, he taught band, typing and economics at South Side and Tech High Schools, before serving as a supervisor of classified personnel and finally vocational education. He retired in 1980 after 38 years with the Memphis City Schools. After retiring, he continued to play trombone in many big bands in the area, the Doctors Band, the Shrine Band, the VA Band, the White House Band, the Bill Jordan Band, his personal favorite and others. Bill taught Sunday School for 45 years and was quite the Biblical scholar. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, his beloved Berta Sue Copeland Wilhelm, also an educator and musician, his brother, Ernest Wilhelm and three sister, Imogene Wilhelm, Geneva Lumpkin and Virgiis Barron, all of Millington. Bill is survived by his daughter, Cathy Neal Wilhelm of Memphis. A memorial service will be held at noon in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Memphis on Friday, January 4, 2008. Visitation will be at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Poplar at Yates, Thursday, January 3 from 5 till 7 p.m. To honor his wishes, please send any memorials to First Baptist Church of Memphis, 200 East Parkway North, Memphis TN. 38112.----Memorial Park Funeral Home, (901) 767-8930.``xEEAAkAEAFZzKjHJsqz``x1199291937``xGeneral_News Death of a classmate--JoAnn Moor Peek, class of 52.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJoAnn Moor Peek, age 72, of Germantown TN., passed away Saturday December 29, 2007, at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital. Funeral services will be at 12 Noon Monday, January 7 at Memphis Funeral Home Germantown Parkway Chapel, and visitation will be held Sunday from 5-8 p.m. Interment will be in West Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery at 1 p.m. JoAnn graduated from South Side High School in Memphis in 1952, and she attended Memphis State University. She retired from BellSouth after 30 years of service, and she was a member of Germantown Baptist Church where she was active in several outreach ministries. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Butler and her second husband, Fred Peek. She is survived by her daughter, Sharron Butler Wood and her husband, William; two granddaughters, Sarah and Sophie Camp; three brothers, Charles L. Moor, Gene M. Moor and Billy R. Moor who graduated from South Side in 1951.-----Memphis Funeral Home
Germantown Parkway---(901) 725-0100``xEEAAkpkAupkdzLIXWm``x1199202940``xClass_of_1952 Death of a classmate--Faye Smith Parham--class of 58``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Jan Holley Long, class of 1957.

Faye Smith Parham of the 1958 Class died on December 20, 2007. A Memorial Service was held for her today at 2:00 P.M. at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar. This is all the information I have and only received it a short time ago.
``xEEAAEFyyZFrntOwPzx``x1199136673``xClass_of_1958 HAPPY NEW YEAR!``xJosephus``xJust a note to thank all of you Scrappers for your support and participation during 2007. I hope that the Lord blesses each of you with a joyful, healthy and active life in 2008.

Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. (KJV)

- Joe "Josephus" Tully/Webmaster/Class of 1953``xEEAAEEVVyZEXNwmjYD``x1199115567``xWebmaster_News Death of a 1940 classmate--Raymond Harold Sayle.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIn the obituary section of the Commercial Appeal on December 21st the death of Raymond Harold Sayle, age 84, of Memphis is listed. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday 12/21 followed by Masonic Memorial Service with funeral services Saturday at 10 a.m. all at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel.
``xEEAlkVFAlpVBkUrtOY``x1198253980``xGeneral_News Great Things He Hath Done``xJosephus``xI Samuel 12:24 Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you. (KJV)

At this time of year my thoughts almost always go beyond the event we celebrate, the birth of Christ. They extend into the future to the time He hangs on that cross as a sacrifice for you and me that we might have peace with God. A peace that passes all understanding. A peace so loving and gentle that it is difficult to understand how so many have rejected it.

During this Christmas season, and beyond, it is my hope that all of us in the Christian world remember "how great things He hath done" for us.

Merry Christmas from the Class of 1953``xEEAZAAkFkpVdlgClUC``x1197992320``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Classmate--Clara Foster Jackson, Class of 53.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIn the obituary page of the Memphis Commercial Appeal was--

Clara Foster Jackson, age 73, formerly of Memphis, died at her home in Huntingdon, TN., Saturday, December 8, 2007. She had been a member of Bellevue Baptist of over 40 years and a graduate of South Side High School Class of 1953. Clara is survived by her husband of 52 years, Harold Jackson; son, Ray Jackson; sisters, Thelma Foster Windland of Calico Rock, AR (South Side Class of 52) and Kathryn Foster Ray (South Side Class of 53) of Dallas, TX. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 11 at Memorial Park Funeral Home with the visitation one hour prior. Dr. Michael Spradlin, President of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary will officiate.
Memorial Park Funeral Home.--(901) 767-8930
``xEEAZFAAllFDyzwhXKr``x1197399883``xClass_of_1953 Death of a classmate--Carolyn Streeter Tucker.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just received word that Carolyn Streeter Tucker, class of 65, passed away this morning, December 7, 2007. I have no details at this time, but I will pass them on when I get them. Carolyn received a heart transplant in November 2001, and has had a tough time with all the pills and procedures she has had to endure. She has had a downward trail until her death, BUT, she has endured all this and led a happy life. It just fianally caught up with her. Carolyn's sister, Ann Streeter Strong, class of 51, has taken Carolyn into her home and helped her greatly, but it was just too much for Carolyn to survive. Please keep Ann and Carolyn's daughter, Carrie Smith in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Carolyn was "A SCRAPPER TILL SHE DIED".``xEEAZpuyEZFipydQmDh``x1197046173``xClass_of_1965 Death of a Classmate - Kendall Jean Sechler Hughes.``xTerryWilliamson51``xKendall Jean Sechler Hughes, age 76, Class of 1949 passed away December 3, 2007. Kendall is the sister of Richard Sechler, Class of 51.``xEEAyAZEuEEreVXCqyt``x1196971411``xClass_of_1949 Christmas party``xKathalineHarbison47``xWow! Whoever said that growing old was no fun? On December 1,2007, the Class of 1947 held their annual Christmas party at the Bellevue Woods party room. The party was catered by Leonard's; the menu included barbecue, slaw, baked beans,spaghetti, fried chicken, rolls, pecan and lemon pies, tea and coffee.
Sixty-one guests were present, including Sammy Sherrill and his wife from Madison, Ms.;Dorothy Waymon Beldon and her husband from Champaign, Illinois; Johnny Meador and his wife from Phoenix, Arizona. We were happy to have Eva Webb Donaldson present as she recuperates from a broken hip.
Shirley Carothers played Christmas carols on the piano for us, but most people were just involved in visiting with each other. SO....even though we are growing "old", we're still having a wonderful time and enjoying being with our "old" friends. ``xEEAyZEkEAlSFAKJTJb``x1196712198``xClass_of_1947 Jimmy Hamill - Update``xJosephus``x"SINGING NEWS" NEWS RELEASE:

Singing News has learned that legendary Kingsmen lead vocalist Jim Hamill passed away at approximately 5:30 a.m. today (11-29-07). He was 73 years old.

Mr. Hamill was born August 10, 1934, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. In addition to singing with the Kingsmen, he performed with the Weatherfords, Blue Ridge Quartet, the Rebels Quartet, the Oak Ridge Quartet and the Senators. Subscribers of Singing News Magazine had voted Mr. Hamill "Favorite Lead Singer" five times, as well "Mr. Gospel Music" twice during the magazine's Fan Awards.

Though he was often regarded as one of the best frontmen in Southern Gospel music, his singing ability was also ranked among the best. Many Southern Gospel fans will long remember his performances of "Love Lifted Me" and "The Apple Tree Song" among many others.

Mr. Hamill's legacy also includes his efforts to continually put the younger members of the groups he sang with into the spotlight. Though he was confident in his own stage abilities, Mr. Hamill thought it was more important to encourgage the young performers and give them the opportunity to showcase their talents.

Memorial services for Jim Hamill will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, at Jackson Funeral Home, 1101 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville, North Carolina.

Per Jim's request, the memorial services will be simple, with singing by his beloved Kingsmen Quartet.``xEEAyVkkVkVmJuyqsao``x1196522525``xClass_of_1952 Sammie McMillan, just had a heart cath.``xTerryWilliamson51``xSammie 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.---
``xEEAyuZlZVkZqdPeDwh``x1196478752``xClass_of_1953 Jimmy Hamill``xJosephus``xFrom 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.``xEEAyuVVuZpsdQYbiJg``x1196455470``xClass_of_1952 Nancy "Sharp" Roberts '58....``xLewisDalton59``xThis 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
``xEEAyklyZllNMMuToDf``x1196286788``xClass_of_1958 Update on Bill Hoerning, class of 61.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI 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.---
``xEEAykyAykEIkXxsWlF``x1196269621``xClass_of_1961 DEATH OF A CLASSMATE'S HUSBAND``xJanHolleyLong57``xBettye 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``xEEAyEEEkypNpmyOcAW``x1196111260``xAll_Scrappers Death of classmates Son--Bill Burk & Frances Waters Burk``xTerryWilliamson51``xMichael 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``xEEAypFkVAEDeudhjfK``x1196032591``xClass_of_1949 James "Jimmy" W. Collins``xJosephus``xI 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.``xEEAVVyyukFBaKWQqXr``x1195566423``xClass_of_1961 NEW PICTURE GALLERY...``xLewisDalton59``xI 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``xEEAVFFuZAlpiKsNNEu``x1195334798``xAll_Scrappers A Classmates wife had surgery--class of 43``xTerryWilliamson51``xChuck 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``xEEAVFEllZAvKyndGaz``x1195318879``xGeneral_News Dwelling On Humility``xJosephus``xIt 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.``xEEAVFEuFlyKqfPJjCE``x1195314386``xAll_Scrappers Pete Sanders, class of 54, just had surgery again.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI 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.``xEEAVkVlllZPfxJSdhO``x1195258887``xClass_of_1954 Katherine Shows Atkins had a hip replacement.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIn 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.``xEEAVkuZZZAupIiHNnQ``x1195247779``xClass_of_1950 Remembering Our Veterans``xJosephus``xYesterday 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.``xEEAulluAEpfBNjumdj``x1194884910``xGeneral_News South Side on Prospect``xJosephus``xSouth 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.``xEEAuZAVuFZKMIwwtsW``x1194795437``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Classmate - Bill Leonard, Class of 36.``xTerryWilliamson51``xWilliam '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. ``xEEAuZEupEktUiYgaFB``x1194714012``xClass_of_1936 Rollo Wilkinson, Class of 51, is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xRollo 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.``xEEAuuZuyZZOrujlXjl``x1194474677``xClass_of_1951 DEATH OF A FELLOW SCRAPPER & HER HUSBAND``xJanHolleyLong57``xIt 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``xEEAuEAApFEywoiZyvN``x1194199031``xAll_Scrappers Harriett (Schultz) '57 and Husband, Gary Chandler, Sr. ``xJosephus``xSomerville, 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``xEEAuElZVFEaucgeYug``x1194187531``xClass_of_1957 Dora Pierce Abercrombie '51``xTerryWilliamson51``xI 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. ``xEEAuEpAZlZXVpPqHdW``x1194109787``xClass_of_1951 Death of Bobby Borer's (class of 51) Mother.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMary 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.``xEEAupkVFpEUudOJBuD``x1194025301``xClass_of_1951 South Side on Prospect``xJosephus``xAt the Piccadilly Dinner, on Oct. 23, I heard someone mention that South Side High on Prospect was no longer open. So, since then I have occasionally done a Web search for confirmation and this morning found a .pdf document that contained information concerning "certified staff" for Longview Middle, Hamilton High, and South Side High Schools. The gist of the document was this; South Side staff were being moved to Hamilton and Longview Middle staff were being moved to South Side. In other words, South Side will become a middle school and, from the document, I couldn't discern if South Side would retain the name or be changed to Longview Middle.

If anyone has any information on this, let me know by clicking HERE.``xEEAFlupkyyOZuIKlPe``x1193840266``xAll_Scrappers Site Updates Page & Other Things``xJosephus``xSite Updates
A few months back I disabled the "Site Updates" page because I just didn't have the time to make any entries. Now that has changed somewhat and hopefully I will be able to keep up with it. If you will check the page occasionally you might find something you had missed. You can even make "comments" on the updates I post. Just look in the menu to the left under "WEBMASTER".

Scrapper Alunmi Lapel PinsFREE Alumni Lapel Pins
I have this in the box above but thought I would repeat it here also. I will be at the Piccadilly Dinner Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, to distribute FREE Alumni Lapel Pins, a gift from the Class of 1953. Hopefully I will get there early enough to obtain a table near Terry's. Look for the sign, FREE LAPEL PINS.

News - Stories - Information
As you can see, I have changed the title of this feature to News - Stories - Information in an attempt to get the news administrators to use this space for it's original intention .... to post articles of interest .... not just obituaries. The obituaries are very much of interest to all of us, but so are other things that are going on in the lives of Scrapper Alumni. For instance, Kathaline Harbison '47 faithfully posts stories about her Class functions.

Some Classes still don't have news administrators. I would very much appreciate someone to volunteer from those Classes to post news for them. You can find out which Classes don't have admins by clicking on "To contact your Class News Administrator: click HERE" above.

Class Bulletins
Back in June I created a Bulletin Board for each Class to post ANYTHING they would like to post to their board. So far only Buck Pitt '62 and Sonny Cross '53 have taken advantage of this feature. Anyone can post to these boards without a password. Look at "Class Bulletins" in the menu above, run your cursor over it and select your Class .... when you get to the board look for "To post a message click here".

Do You Remember
The "Do You Remember" page is one of my favorites, but somehow it gets overlooked by most folks. I'm sure each of you has some memory of South Memphis you would like to share with us. To find the page click on "Scrapper Stuff/Memories/Do You Remember".

See you at the Piccadilly - Josephus``xEEAFpyZFlyGhJwpLaB``x1193067386``xWebmaster_News Death of a classmates husband.``xTerryWilliamson51``xA message from Terry Williamson---

When I was eleven years old, I went to work at Ballin Drug Store at Latham and Trigg Street which is near A.B.Hill Elementary School delivering medicine and general purchases on a bicycle. At that time James Pinner was working behind the counter selling milk shakes etc. James later married Mary Rose Talarico who was in the South Side Class of 1947. Mary Rose died in 1997. Everyone in that end of town knew the Talarico family, who lived on Richmond Street just east of Latham. I saw in the Commercial Appeal the death notice of James Pinner and it brought back a lot of memories. Maybe you knew him or the Talarico family and it may also bring back memories to you. James was 79 years of age and lived with his daughter in Bartlett TN. I do not believe that James went to South Side.``xEEAklFApykhVMlImYI``x1192839062``xGeneral_News Death of a 1938 classmate--Clarice Willingham Jones``xTerryWilliamson51``xClarice Willingham Jones, age 87, of Savannah Georgia, passed away October 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday October 20 at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel. Services will follow at 11 a.m.and Burial will be in Memorial Park South Woods. She was a long-time resident of Memphis and graduated from South Side High School. (Using her age, Clarice should have been in the class of 1938.) Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Burton A. Jones. She is survived by a daughter, Janice Worden and her husband Billy of White Plains MD; two sons, Gary Jones and wife, Debbie of Bluffton South Carolina and Kevin Jones and wife Robin of Marietta Georgia; a brother, Thomas Willingham (South Side class of 45) and his wife Betty of Memphis; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association.
Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel---(901) 725-0100``xEEAklFZAkAuFjPjlMI``x1192837929``xAll_Scrappers Lena Mae Harbison Howitt``xKathalineHarbison47``xLena Mae Harbison Howitt, class of 1945, died on October 3, 2007. She was the sister of Harold, Edward, and "Pete" Harbison. Her daughter, Pam, and her son, Jimmy, were with her in Connecticut when she died.

Our prayers and sympathy are with her family.``xEEAEAVVuyunrOElGui``x1191955464``xGeneral_News It Was Bound To Happen Sooner or Later!``xJosephus``xWell, this morning I had a problem with one of my sites, "t-angelart". It was hacked by a supposed Palestinian calling himself Jnin "The Rocket" and belonging to an organization called al-Quassam. He was real proud of himself and didn't bother to cover his tracks. It was all there to see .... even an image that scrolled the entire page (Probably containing a virus of some sort. I'll be checking that later.)

So far, on the "t-angelart" site, he has destroyed the guestbook, the news feature, and the Art Gallery. This represents about two weeks work to get everything replaced and, hopefully, secured.

The reason I mention all of this is because it could happen to the Scrapper Alumni Site! If you see something disappear, please let me know! It is very difficult to check hundreds of pages, Web applications, and Web sites, not to mention what is involved getting everything replaced. Over the next few days I will be downloading backups for all of the databases that display information to our site; such as, the Registry and our News.

Let's hope he doesn't get around to us any time soon! If he does I might just throw up my hands and call it quits. Just kidding!``xEEAEuFZVlVLzdXPQBL``x1191437585``xWebmaster_Notice Death of a classmate--Martha Hazlett Frederick``xTerryWilliamson51``xA message from Barbara Hearn Smith, class of 55-----

Martha Hazlett Frederick, of Waynesville North Carolina, class of 55, died from cancer on September 30, 2007. Martha leaves 2 sons, Jeffery and George Frederick, her parents, a brother, Arthur W. Hazlett, of Vienna Virginia, class of 52, and a sister, Jean Hazlett Ward, of Potomac Maryland, class of 57. Keep this Scrapper family in your thoughts and prayers.``xEEAEuFEyEyMhJBoXZx``x1191431616``xAll_Scrappers Why is Josephus so SLOW?``xJosephus``xI know a lot of you are wondering why I don't respond to your email sooner than I do and I don't blame you! Josephus has become very slow in responding. The reason is pretty simple .... at one time the Scrapper Alumni site was the only one I had to deal with, but now I maintain over twenty other sites and it is a pretty daunting task to keep up with them all. Most people that do this sort of thing have others to help them, but I'm a one-man operation and my time has become very limited. There is also the problem with email .... I receive somewhere between 200 and 300 emails a day! I will get to you as soon as I can .... sorry about the delay.

New Scrapper Alumni Registry

In my spare time, yeah!, sure, I'm working on a new Scrapper Alumni Registry to replace the old one that has never functioned as I had hoped it would. The new one is very complicated to set up the way I want it to work, but it will be done .... it's just a matter of finding enough time to work on it. The new one won't be automatically emailing user names and passwords as the old one did and you will be able to search by any information you decide to search by; i.e., last name, first name, maiden name, class, city, state, birthday, zip code, etc. I'm going to make the attempt to move all the profiles from the old registry to the new one without any input from you .... wish me luck!

Pictures from the Classes of 61-62-63 Reunion

I had promised I would create an album for the pictures of the Classes of 61-62-63 combined reunion if someone would send them to me on a CD, but so far the only suggestion I have received is to download them one at a time from a site someone uploaded the pictures to. I'm sorry, but I just don't have the time for this sort of thing. If anyone who has access to the pictures can get them, burn them to a CD, and send them to me, I will be more than happy to create the album.

You can contact me by clicking on "Contact" in the left menu.

- Josephus Tully``xEEAEEykAVkNoXnHEiI``x1191162952``xWebmaster_News Classes of '61-'62-'63 Reunion``xJosephus``xLast Saturday evening (9-15-07) Terry Williamson '51 and I visited with the Classes of '61, '62, and '63 at the Olive Branch Country Club for their combined Reunion. They were packed like sardines in the dining area so we took up residence on the patio where it was a little cooler and the noise was more subdued.

Like all Scrappers, these folks really know how to babble. Very few were hidden timidly in corners .... the majority were up on their feet creating a din only experienced by combat veterans. And why not! These folks were raised in South Memphis and are part of that unique time in Memphis history that only we seem to have experienced.

Even though I'm considerably older than these '60's Scrappers, I had a wonderful time. These folks are Scrappers and I love all Scrappers and all things Scrapper. It makes no difference when they attended South Side.

I was there to distribute a gift from the Class of 1953 and in particular, Joe Tully and Robert McCaskill. Jewelry quality "Scrapper Alumni" lapel pins made using the cloisonné method. If you come to the next Piccaddilly Dinner, Robert and I will be there distributing the pins. If you are having a reunion, let me know and I'll be there to present your Class with this gift from the Class of 1953.

What is our reason for this gift? It is simply our way of showing you how much we love and appreciate all Scrappers.

One last thing. Someone asked Robert when they should wear their pin and his response was, "If you are wearing clothing .... wear it!" Wouldn't it be nice to be shopping somewhere and see a kindred spirit wearing one. Instant recognition of a Scrapper!

- Joe "Josephus" Tully '53/Webmaster
- Robert McCaskill '53
``xEEAppypApFMCkgaLOn``x1190060903``xAll_Scrappers Clara Shreeve Smith Obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``xSouth Carolina, Greenville - CLARA SHREEVE SMITH, 77, of Zelma Drive, died Thursday, September 6, 2007. Born December 20, 1929 in Memphis, TN, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Shreeve. She was a graduate of Southside High School, Memphis, TN and a 1951 graduate of Union College, (now Union University), Jackson, TN and was an accomplished organist and pianist. She served as secretary to the late Dr. John L. Plyler, President of Furman University. She accompanied her husband, the late Dr. David A. Smith, Professor Emeritus of Religion, Furman University, to the Nigeria Seminary and also on other foreign study trips to the Middle East. She was a member of First Baptist Greenville, served as Chair of Deacons, and wrote the history of the Church Missions. She was active in the Women’s Missionary Union, the Thursday Club and the Furman Campus Club. She was also a sponsor and former President of the Parkinson’s Association. She was the last member of her immediate family. A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 16, at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Greenville with Dr. Jeff Rogers and Dr. Jim Pitts officiating. A private committal will follow in the Remembrance Garden Columbium. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mackeymortuary.com The Mackey Mortuary 864-232-6706

``xEElAlAuuuFADYeEpao``x1189894443``xClass_of_1947 Update....Nancy "Sharp" Roberts '58``xLewisDalton59``xJack Roberts '59 called last night with an update on Nancy's surgery.

In an earlier post, I reported to you that Nancy was to have a "total knee replacement" this past Monday. Jack said the surgery went well..now comes the rehab.

A therapist will give her 10 straight days of physical therapy at home and then extensive outpatient therapy.

To help Nancy through the next few painful days of recovery, please take a moment to send her a note or card of encouragment. You may not realize how much a card from a friend will mean until you are in this situation. It really makes a difference.

Here's the address......get a card in the mail today....

Nancy Roberts
9539 Spring Hollow Lane
Germantown, TN 38139
``xEElAZluFVVcfbxjbmf``x1189784355``xClass_of_1958 Bill Hoerning, class of 61, was injured in a wreck.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBill Hoerning, class of 61, of Olive Branch Mississippi, was severely injured in a car wreck on July 12, 2007. Bill was driving his pickup truck when he was struck by another pickup truck. He lost the disc in his 4th, 5th and sixth vertebra and received severe injury to his back. He lost 50 per cent used of his hands, but that is slowly coming back. Bill has been confined to his home from the date of the accident until October 31st. He will go back to the doctor on the 27th of September. To make matters worse, the person who hit him was only insured for $25,000 liability which might not pay Bill's medical bills to get him back on his feet. Keep Bill in your thoughts and prayers during this bad time in his life.``xEElAyFVVkykpkcIfCl``x1189635526``xClass_of_1961 Death of 1958 classmate Norma Banks Skillen's Brother.``xTerryWilliamson51``xRon Banks, age 61, of Germantown, died September 11, 2007 in his home in Germantown. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Thursday at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel with burial to follow in Memphis Memory Gardens Cemetery. The Chief Administrative Officer for the Juvenile Court Clerk's Office. Mr. Banks is a member of Life Church, past Assistant to Shelby County Mayor Jim Rout, member of South East Shelby Republican Club, Steering Committee member of the Shelby County Republican Party, Tennessee Republican Party, National Republican Party, National President of D.E.C.A., and won the volunteer of the year for the Shelby County Republican Party. Mr. Banks is survived by his wife of 37 years, Janey C. Banks; and his sister Norma L. Skillen of Memphis (Norma was in the South Side Class of 1954). The family requests remorials be sent to; Life Church, 1035 Winchester Blvd., Collierville, TN 38017---www.findlife.org. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar (901) 725-0100.``xEElAyEZuuEPOZpMPYz``x1189617441``xClass_of_1958 911 - Remembering the 343``xJosephus``xOn September 11, 2001, I was doing some chore around the house when the phone rang. It was someone telling me to turn on the TV .... something awful was happening in New York! When I tuned in I saw the top of the first tower of the World Trade Center on fire. At first I didn't know that a 747 had hit it. I just knew from experience that any fire above the seventh floor of any building is extremely difficult and dangerous to fight and, much more important, extremely difficult to perform rescue operations. A firefighter's most important job is the protection of life .... rescue comes first!

As I watched I could imagine some fire company pulling out of the house and looking up at the WTC. You could see the towers from anywhere in nearby New York or New Jersey. My Lord!, the fear they must have felt .... but they went anyway! That is what firefighters do. They swallow their fear and go anyway. There are people out there that need them and they won't let them down! They go in when everyone else is coming out! Rescue is their specialty .... saving lives is their passion. There is nothing as exhilarating as being part of a rescue that has saved someone from the jaws of death. But in the case of the WTC, 343 of the courageous firefighters that responded never learned what their sacrifice accomplished.

It has been six years since that event and I still get tears in my eyes when I think about it. Occasionally I visit the FDNY Web site where the pictures of the 343 are displayed. I look at the faces and read the names. The names and faces give no indication that we are related, but they are my brothers. When a firefighter dies, part of me dies and the world is a little more drab because of it.``xEElAyEkZkyUVmRnVYP``x1189612726``xGeneral_News Carolyn Streeter Tucker, class of 65 is back in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xCarolyn Streeter Tucker, class of 65, of Olive Branch Mississippi, is back in Baptist East Hospital. Carolyn, who had a heart transplant several years ago has been back in the hospital for the past 16 days in ICU. Carolyn is haveing a hard time with her kidneys and is not doing well. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers``xEElAVuppkyBhrBefKp``x1189540026``xClass_of_1965 THE TOWERS OF DEATH.``xTerryWilliamson51``x
THE TOWERS OF DEATH

God bless America, God bless us all.
God bless those who answered the call.
The buildings were there, the towers of death.
They were majestic and tall, now nothing is left.
They reached to the sky, and thousands were there
When death visited from high in the air.
With tears in our eyes, we watched them come down.
There’s a strong smell of death now in New York town.
Some died as they worked, they gave their all,
Like the buildings that once stood, they now stand tall.
Now, what will happen, what will we do?
What will your country ask of you?
Have faith in our way, like the towers stand tall.
We must stand together, one and all.
A warning to the cowards who started this fight,
You’re about to incur the wrath of our might.
You made a mistake, as others have done.
Just count the past wars our country has won.

YOU MADE A MISTAKE AND YOU WILL RUE THIS DAY FOREVER!


Written by Terry Williamson


``xEElAFApAAFvNrLyRcY``x1189390993``xGeneral_News Death of a classmates Mother!! Class of 63 & 51``xTerryWilliamson51``xMrs. Clara B. Rider, age 94, retired from the former Don Russ Company, made her transition from this earthly home on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at her residence. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday, September 7 at Gracewood Baptist Church. Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, September 8 in Forest Hill Midtown. Mrs. Rider was preceeded in death by her husband, Don H. Rider. She leaves a daughter, Sandra (Bill) Walker (class of 63) of Olive Branch; a son, John (Dorothy) L.Rider (class of 51) of Mobile Al; a sister, Jessie Green, niece, Dorothy Fortwengler; grandchildren, Bryan Walker, Kim Woods and Keith Rider; and eight great-grandchildren. Services entrusted to Bartlett Funeral Home, (901) 372-5555.``xEElAEAVpuZCUscbVWI``x1189195047``xClass_of_1951 Nancy "Sharp" Roberts '58``xLewisDalton59``xNancy "Sharp" Roberts '58, wife of Jack Roberts '59, will be entering Baptist Hospital on Monday, September 10th for a total knee replacement.

Further information as Jack reports it.

Keep Nancy in your prayers

``xEElAEEklFywnpbmaYl``x1189112836``xClass_of_1958 Barbara Branch Simerson, class of 51, is going in the hospital!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just spoke to Barbara Branch Simerson, class of 1951. Barbara is severely diabetic and has had a large part of one of her feet removed. Then, she had to go back and have a toe removed from the OTHER foot. After that, she had another toe removed from that same foot. On Tuesday September 11th, she will return to Baptist East Hospital for more surgery on that same foot. When they removed the last toe, one doctor wanted to remove the toe, another doctor wanted to remove the entire foot and another doctor wanted to remove her entire leg, so there is no telling what they will do this time. Barbara is in a wheel chair now and there is no way to know just what will have to be done. Please keep Barbara in your thoughts and prayers. If you would like to send her a card or speak to her on the phone she is at 838 North Perkins, Memphis TN 38122 and her phone number is (901) 638-6695``xEElAEpFFuVWFXGaaAt``x1189103345``xClass_of_1951 Nickaylyn Roberts, Wife of Joe Roberts Class of 1962``xJosephus``xNICKALYN “Nicky” ROBERTS, 52, passed away on September 3, 2007. She was a cum laude graduate of University of Memphis. Duringher career in public relations, Roberts held several high profile positions before forming her own marketing consulting business. She headed up the public relations efforts of Leader Federal Bank, Union PlantersBank, Guardsmark, Mud Island, Memphis inMay and WREG-TV. She endeared herself to the media, friends and business associates with her personal charisma and witty sense of humor. Her interests were varied and she donated countless hours to non-profit organizations such as Ballet Memphis, The Overton Park Zoo, Nutcracker Ball, Shelby Farms and Make A Wish Foundation. Roberts was considered by peers to be an excellent writer and a creative genius when putting together unique events or spearheading fundraising efforts for non-profits. A longtime Germantown resident, Roberts was one of a kind—she loved fine jewelry and antique furniture—but most importantly loved her friends and family (which included two Springer Spaniels.) She is survived by her beloved husband, Joe; parents, Wendell and Christina Mitchell; brothers, Brad Mitchell and his wife, Tena, Blaine Mitchell and his wife, Jayne, Joe’s children Dan and Lisa Roberts, Judy and John Paschall; grandchildren Joseph Paschall, Jacob Roberts, Evan Roberts; nieces and nephews Bradley Mitchell, Taylor Mitchell, Christen Mitchell and Karly Mitchell. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 5, Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 6, at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar. Interment will be in Middleton Cemetery, Middleton, TN. at 2 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be made to Redeemer Evangelical Church in Germantown. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar 901-725-0100.``xEEllAAypEFpUiJEzkN``x1188996013``xClass_of_1962 Clark, John South Side graduate, year unknown ``xHowardSmith48``x
Florida, Boca Raton - JOHN "Hennie" CLARK, 84, formerly of Memphis, died Saturday, August 18, 2007, in Boca Raton. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today at Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. John was a graduate of Southside High School and Vanderbilt University where he played football. He was captain of the 1948 team and coached there for four years after graduation. He was a commissioned officer in the U. S. Navy serving as a pilot during World War II. He was an engineer for Procter and Gamble for over 30 years. John was an elder in the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and was very active in the Evangelical Explosion Ministry. John was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Long Clark. He leaves two sons, John Alan (Ann) Clark and Phillip Hobson (Dorothy) Clark; one daughter, Deborah Ruth Clark, all of Boca Raton, FL; four grandchildren, David Clark, Wendy Thompson, Lindsey Daly, and Michael Clark; and one great-granddaughter, Katelynn Daly. Memorial Park Funeral Home 901-767-8930

``xEEllpZkEpEeTLyhRoA``x1188072101``xClass_of_1948 Dorothy Bizzell: Honored guest``xKathalineHarbison47``xThis month's third Tuesday breakfast had a special theme: to honor Dottie Bizzell on her ninetieth birthday. As usual we met at the Perkins Restaurant near the corner of White Station and Park. There were thirty-three Scrappers attending. We honored Dottie with a "card shower". Dottie plans to attend the Olympic games next year. To say that we had a good time is the understatement of the year. We had a terrific time....a wonderful time....a memorable time. How blessed we are to have these long-time friends!
Please note: I didn't say "old" friends; we are still very young-at-heart! ``xEElZAlEyVVInjyrThs``x1187981655``xClass_of_1947 Death of a Scrapper``xMarileeRobertson53``xFrom Adaline Kenley Stone (Class of '53):

Jesse Prosser, Class of '58, passed away 8/17/07. Visitation to be 5:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, 8/21/07, at Family Funeral Home, 4925 Summer Ave. Funeral at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, 8/22/07, at Willow Oaks Penecostal Holiness Church, 4229 New Willow Rd. Interment at Macedonia Cemetary on Collierville-Arlington Rd. Following interment family and friends will gather at the Willow Oaks Church for fellowship. Please remember the family in thoughts and prayer.``xEElZVAylZAGpzbGxBK``x1187596879``xClass_of_1958 Death of Barbara Henson Moore's Father.``xTerryWilliamson51``xLes Henson, age 91, of Olive Branch Mississippi, passed away Saturday August 11 2007 in Memphis. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Olive Branch. Mr. Henson is survived by his wife, Frances Renn Henson; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Moore, class of 1960 and Sam Moore, class of 56, both of Collierville; a step-daughter, Linda McCartney of Memphis; three grandchildren, Greg Moore of Middleton, TN.; John Moore of Arlington, Tn and Cherie Moore Rivera of Middleton, Tn and five great-grandchildren, Josey, Sam, Becca, Jaden and Mary Ella. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 14 from 12:30--1:30 p.m. at Collierville Funeral Home. Private family graveside services will follow at 2 p.m. in Magnolia Cemetery.-----Collierville Funeral Home--901-853-2628``xEElZpkyAZZtKfZruVU``x1187026977``xClass_of_1960 Death of Charlotte Cates, wife of Joe Cates '51``xTerryWilliamson51``xCharlotte Cates, wife of Joe Cates,former first lady of Southaven for 12 years, died of cancer Saturday at Methodist Central Hospital. She was 62.

Joe Cates graduated from South Side High School in the class of 1951 and was mayor of Southaven Mississipp for a long period of time.

Charlotte Cates had been active with the American Heart Fund and the Samaritans, a Desoto Cunty charity.

She was born in Memphis and was a graduate of Whitehaven High School in Memphis. She and Joe were members of First United Methodist Church in Southaven. She married Joe Cates while he was serving as a Desoto County supervisor in 1985.

She was a retired retail buyer for Kmart in Southaven. In addition to her husband, she leaves two sons, two daughters, a stepson and three stepdaughters. She also leaves two brothers, 17 grandchildren and two great grandsons.

Visitation is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday August 14 at Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Southaven. Twin Oaks Funeral Home has charge.``xEElyAuVVypaRMRpIAm``x1186945560``xClass_of_1951 Death of William Frederick Hudson, Class of 41.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJack Hogan, class of 51, called and told me he read about the following death notice on William Frederick Hudson.

William Frederick Hudson, age 86, class of 1941, of Memphis, passed away August 4, 2007. He was retired from Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. Known as 'Muscles', he was a graduate of Southside High School, a Navy Vereran, and a member of Oakville Masonic Lodge #559. He is survived by two sons, Len and Frederick Hudson; and one grandson, Michael, all of Memphis. A graveside service will be held Sunday August 12 at 3 p.m. in Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or charity of their choice.
Family Funeral Care---901-761-8000``xEElylVyVlEpvDEXtgl``x1186856581``xClass_of_1941 Annual James "Bubba" Blackwell Senior Golf Tournament``xJosephus``xThe particulars for the Annual James "Bubba" Blackwell Senior Golf Tournament have been posted. The invitations will be mailed Thurs., Aug. 9.

To view click HERE.``xEElyVpVVlEdzhzEfkP``x1186505581``xWebmaster_Notice Death of Faye Hensley Novel``xKathalineHarbison47``xFaye Hensley Novel, sister of Erlyne Hensley Oswalt, and former South Side Scrapper, died yesterday. Visitation will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery on Sunday, August 5th from 4 until 6 P.M. The funeral will be on Monday, Auqust 6th at 10:00 A.M.
Our thoughts and our prayers are with her family.``xEElyEllZZpVlBQiMzt``x1186188770``xClass_of_1947 Reunion Photos``xJosephus``xPhotos for the Class of 1957 have been uploaded to the "Reunion Gallery".

To go directly to the album click HERE.``xEElVuZplVEmfVXtzeV``x1185470851``xClass_of_1957 Third Tuesday breakfast``xKathalineHarbison47``xAs usual, we had a big crowd at our breakfast on the third Tuesday of July. There were twenty-eight Scrappers from the class of '47 in attendance. We kept adding tables as more and more classmates came through the door. People kept stopping by to ask what group we were and then marvelled that we were still so close. We always have such a wonderful time when we get together!
Our gym teacher,Dorothy Bizzell, will be ninety years old in August, so we plan to give her a card shower at our August breakfast. If you would like to participate, please send your card to Eva Webb Donaldson or Kathaline Bigelow Harbison, and we will give them to Dottie at our breakfast. My address is: 1924 Danberry Ave., Memphis, Tn. 38116. Eva's address is: 7488 Cypress Grove Lane, Apt. 2, Cordova, Tn, 38016.
Tuesday, July 24th, is the big Piccadilly gathering for Scrappers. We hope to see YOU there!``xEElVkEEAVldNzkLiFG``x1185211958``xClass_of_1947 Piccadilly Dinner``xJosephus``xDon't forget the Piccadilly Dinner, Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 6:30 PM.``xEElVEAVyuZyHRGQQcM``x1185195647``xPiccadilly_Dinner Update on Pete Sanders, class of 54.``xTerryWilliamson51``xThis is part of an Email from Bootsie Sanders, about husband Pete Sanders, class of 54, of Brighton TN. This is an update on Pete's condition after his recent medical problem.
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Great news!

We learned Monday 6/25 that the PET scan of 6/18 shows no cancer, Pete is in remission!. Thanks you for your continued love, support and mainly prayers for the two of us. God worked this out for now and we are truly thankful. The oncologist did say that this type of cancer, if it comes back, usually comes back in 2 years. Pete still tires easily but continues to do physical work at our place.
He does rest throughout the day.

Again, we love and appreciate all the prayers you have offered in our behalf. As the Lord brings us to mind, please keep Pete in your prayers.

Hugs, Bootsie Sanders



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``xEElFplEZylJvUIkABk``x1183081768``xClass_of_1954 Death of a classmate--Mildred Louise Elmore Garner--class of 1941.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMildred Louise Elmore Garner, of Southaven MS, age 83, South Side class of 41, died at Baptist Desota Hospital on June 21, 2007. She was born on November 26, 1923 to Jack and Natalie Elmore. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and a son, Jack Garner. She is survived by her sons, George Garner of Hernando MS. and Ray Garner of Southaven MS., seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Mildred was the first woman president of Southaven Chamber of Commerce, a life-long member of Horn Lake Baptist Church, member of Horn Lake Eastern Star, a member of Southaven Home and Garden Club and instrumental in Horn Lake Rainbow Girls and Southaven Shrinettes. She worked for the Desota County Sheriff's Department in the early 1950's. She was a former employee of Hernando Bank and First National Bank. Visitation will be Sunday, June 24 from 1-3 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Horn Lake MS. with services to follow at 3 p.m. and Burial will be at Forest Hill South Cemetery. Any memorial contributions in her name may be made to First Baptist Church in Horn Lake MS.
Forest Hill Funeral Home South--(901) 346-3250
``xEElkypZEZlwqtvntkz``x1182607178``xGeneral_News DEATH OF CLASSMATE ``xCharmaTateColton52``xTHE JUNE 19TH COMMERCIAL APPEAL REPORTS THE DEATH OF ROSEMARY GEETING WEST CLASS OF 1952. SHE WAS THE WIFE OF RALPH WEST ALSO OF THE 52 CLASS. SERVICES ARE AT FOREST HILL FUNERAL HOME EAST. ``xEElkkyyAEFkntMCNHm``x1182266913``xClass_of_1952 DAVID MANSEL '59 OBITUARY...``xLewisDalton59``xFROM THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2007 COMMERCIAL APPEAL

David O'Lonzo Mansel
Walls - DAVID O'LONZO MANSEL, 65, died June 11 at his home. He was a retired switchman with the Illinois Central Rail Road. David was also a farmer, avid outdoorsman, and a much loved husband, father and friend. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Diane; two daughters, Dana Davis (Terry) of Lake Cormorant and Deonna Mansel of Walls; four grandchildren, Dillon, Hannah, Noah and Jarrett; and a sister, Billie Mansel of Collierville.There will be a memorial service Saturday, June 16 at 2 p.m. at the Southaven Church of Christ, 1483 Brookhaven Dr. at Hwy 51in Southaven, MS. The family requests, in lieu of flowers that donations be made at St. Jude, American Cancer Society or the Genesis Donor program (www.genesislegacy.com). High Point Funeral Chapel 901-454-5795 www.highpointchapel.com

``xEElElyFkupsZeIRWsv``x1181863240``xClass_of_1959 Robert L. Wiley obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``x
ROBERT L. WILEY JR., 77, of Memphis, passed away on June 10, 2007 at the Saint Francis Hospital. He was born in Dyersburg, TN on December 3, 1929. He was retired after 38 years with International Harvester and an employee of Frank Gray's Memphis Center City Wholesale for 19 years. He attended Colonial Baptist Church, served in the Army during the Korean War. Member of the Int'l Harvester Managerial Club. His visitation will be on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. at the Family Funeral Care on Summer Avenue. His service will be on Thursday at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Memphis Memory Gardens. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, May Tackett Wiley and Robert L. Wiley Sr. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty S. Wiley; two daughters, Karla J. Burchum of Bartlett, Nikki L. Avent of Memphis; one son, Terry L. Wiley of Memphis; one sister, Melba T. Phelps of Memphis; five grandchildren, Danielle Hood, Zachary Hood, Katie Wiley, Ellen Wiley and Tristen Avent, and one great-grandchild, Ryleigh Tucker. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Family Funeral Care 901-761-8000
Published in The Commercial Appeal from 6/12/2007 - 6/13/2007.
Notice • Guest Book • Funeral home info
Flowers • Gift Shop • Charities``xEElEZylylAPXflUGkk``x1181768689``xClass_of_1947 Thelma Nell Daniels McIlvain obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``x
Thelma N. McIlvain

THELMA N. McILVAIN, 77, of Memphis, passed away at her home June 11, 2007. She was an active member of Christ United Methodist Church and had retired from the IRS and Casual Corner. She was also an active board member of the National Treasury Employees Union in Washington, DC. She is survived by her daughter, Jackie Lanza of Memphis; two grandsons, Chris Carpenter of Nashville and Michael Carpenter of Memphis; and three sisters, Judy Smith of Winston-Salem, NC, Carolyne Meador of Olive Branch, MS, and Wanda Perciful of Dyersburg, TN. She was preceded in death by her son, Jeff McIlvain. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 14 at High Point Funeral Chapel, 3788 Summer Avenue. Services will be held on Friday, June 15 at High Point Funeral Chapel beginning at 11 a.m., with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests that any memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements by: High Point Funeral Chapel 901-454-5795 www.highpointchapel.com

Published in The Commercial Appeal on 6/13/2007.
Guest Book • Flowers • Gift Shop • Charities ``xEElEZylVuVAAhhUwqM``x1181768545``xClass_of_1947 DAVID MANSEL '59......``xLewisDalton59``xFROM DANA "MANSEL" DAVIS.....

David was diagnosed with Sinus Cancer in May 2006. After a hard fight he passed away Monday June 11, 2007.

The memorial service arrangements are as follows:

Saturday, June 16th @ 2pm
Southaven Church of Christ
1483 Brookhaven Dr (at HWY 51)
Southaven, MS 38671
662-393-2690

In lieu of flowers we are requesting that memorials be made in his name to the following:
www.stjude.org
www.cancer.org
www.genesislegacy.org

Thank you,
Diane, Dana and Deonna Mansel
6947 Slash Pine
Walls, MS 38680
901-413-5356
``xEElEZuylkVHqkPlIxK``x1181746825``xClass_of_1959 Death of a classmate--Virginia Cofer Pruett, class of 52.``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Joyce Fortune Hawks, class of 51.

Virginia Ann Cofer Pruett, age 74, of Arlington TN., class of 52, passed away June 9, 2007. The family will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 12. at Munford Funeral Home-Millington Chapel. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 at the chapel. Private burial in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. She leaves her husband, Donald Wayne Pruett, her daughters, Virginia Frances Burns of Arlington and Mary Ann Elkouz of Rosemark; her brothers, John William Cofer of Winter Haven, Florida and Billie Wayne Cofer of Double Oak TX. and eight grand children. Memorials may be sent to New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Munford Funeral Home, Millington Chapel--(901) 873-0123``xEElEVAFEVlPtIIqWoL``x1181593158``xClass_of_1952 DEATH OF CLASSMATES MOTHER``xCharmaTateColton52``xTHE JUNE 7, COMMERCIAL APPEAL REPORTED THE DEATH OF KATHERINE KUEHN AGE 91. SHE IS THE MOTHER OF ELEANOR KUEHN SCOTT, CLASS OF 1952.``xEElEkylEAFOAVTyBae``x1181268193``xClass_of_1952 Classmates daughter has a massive heart attack.``xTerryWilliamson51``xA message from Dixie Locke Emmons, class of 1956------

Teresa Brooks, daughter of Morris Brooks, class of 55, and Beverly (Salmon) Brooks, class of 57, has suffered a massive heart attack and is in the CCU in Pensacola Florida which is home for the family. Dixie says that Morris and Beverly were supposed to be here this week for the 1957-1958 class reunion and golf tourney. Please keep this Scrapper family in your prayers.

``xEElEEZpEVFjEEQRnts``x1181170153``xClass_of_1957 Shirley Cole Johnson, class of 56 is in the hospital!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Roberta Landers, class of 1956-----

Shirley Cole Johnson, class of 56, is in Baptist East Hospital with a blood clot in her lung and 2 clots in her leg. Please put Shirley on the Scrapper Prayer List.``xEElEpAEyApSwCdUZSV``x1181091690``xClass_of_1956 Class Outing ``xKathalineHarbison47``xToday was a beautiful summer day made even better by our class gathering for a potluck lunch at Helen Stahl's home in Hornsby, Tn. For the first time in all our outings, everyone had the same idea as to what food to bring. We had every kind of salad imaginable! Our crowd was smaller than usual, but we had a wonderful fun-filled day. Those present were: Erlyne Hensley Oswalt, Eva Webb Donaldson,Bernadine Grundy Reeder, Virginia and Robert Wiggins,Pat McIlvain, Thomas Gipson, Jimmie Palmer,Helen Stahl, Kathaline Harbison. We were especially pleased to have some first-timers with us.....Wayne and Martha Williams Burrell, and Betty Jo McNeil Rowan. If laughter is good for the soul, our souls were blessed in great measure today!``xEElEpEFEkFTCAVlFSQ``x1181013123``xClass_of_1947 Death of a classmates Mother--Bill Burk, class of 49``xTerryWilliamson51``xVirginia Josephine Burk
VIRGINIA JOSEPHINE BURK, 93, of Memphis, died May 28, 2007. She was a communicant of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Mrs. Burk, the widow of E. C. Burk, is survived by her son, Bill E. Burk and his wife, Connie and her ex-daughter-in-law and caregiver, Frances W. Burk, all of Memphis. She also leaves her sister, Louise Russell; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A private graveside service will be in Calvary Cemetery. The family requests memorials be sent to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Memphis Funeral home Poplar 901-725-0100 www.memphisfuneralhome.net

``xEElpZuFkApsVRgZfDf``x1180743290``xClass_of_1949 Death of a 1937 classmate--Robert "Buddy" Clay.``xTerryWilliamson51``xRobert "Buddy" Clay, age 87 of Bartlett, died Thursday, May 31 2007 at Baptist Hospital-Memphis. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 2 at Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. this evening, Friday June 1. He graduated from South Side High School in 1937, attended Memphis State University, and was a graduate of Harding Graduate School of Religion. He was a retired office manager for SCM Corporation. He was a WWII US Army Veteran and served in the South Pacific as First Sergeant. He was a member of Southwind Church of Christ, where he served as an Elder for 33 years. He also served as an Elder for Park Avenue Church of Christ. He taught Bible classes of all ages and lectured at several colleges. He leaves his close companion, Wilma Fisher, two daughters: Lynne Carole Davis and Marcia Gail Hayes, both of Bartlett, TN: ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
Memorial Park Funeral Home (901) 767-8930``xEElpZukFVkvltKERIw``x1180742352``x(default) About the late Gene Harrison, class of 1950.``xTerryWilliamson51``xThis email is from Bootsie and Pete Sanders concerning Gene Harrison, class of 50, who passed away this week.

Pete and I went to Gene's visitation last night and to the service today. It was a heart-warming service. Both of our sons played for Gene in Little League at ages 10 & 11 (or some where in that area). It was so wonderful to see these boys, now grown men, at visitation and the service today, one with his wife driving from Nashville. He was soooooo hard on those boys, helping to build them into men, but loving them all thru the season and off season, always telling them that he loved them as he saw them thru the years. At one time Gene lived with son Gary out Pleasant Ridge Rd just east of our older son and would occasionally drive up in the drive when he saw Kyle in the pasture and stop and chat with him, meeting our grandson., hugging him and saying "I love you" as he left. He made a great impact on many lives. After the cemetery service a number of these young men stayed around and talked over old times/memories with Pete as Pete coached baseball with Gene at least one year. The family seemed to be doing well.
We did get to speak with Sonny who doesn't look well himself.

P.S. Pete is doing well, gaining strength and will have a PET scan June 18 to learn if there is cancer. Certainly we pray there is not.

From Bootsie and Pete Sanders.``xEElpZEFEZVnAsMzTvV``x1180713175``xClass_of_1950 Marvin Gene Harrison``xJosephus``xM. GENE HARRISON, 75, of Bartlett, South Side class of 50,retired from International Harvester and the Shelby County Sheriff's Department, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007. He was a Korean War Veteran, a 32nd degree Mason, an Al Chymia Shriner and a member of the Memphis Park Commission Hall of Fame. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Harrison. He is survived by a daughter, Glenda Beeler of Bartlett and two sons, M. Gene Harrison, Jr. of Bartlett and Gary Harrison of Arlington; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Harrison is also survived by two sisters, Marie Harrison Murphy, of Ashland MS., class of 47, and Minette Harrison and one brother, Sonny Harrison, of Oakland MS., class of 49. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 30 at Forest Hill Funeral Home East. Services will be 2 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home with burial to follow in the Forest Hill Midtown Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the American Diabetes Association. Forest Hill Funeral Home Midtown 901-382-1000``xEElpVuZEZuyNrqHuiM``x1180547174``xClass_of_1950 DOT "MONGER" DALTON '59.....``xLewisDalton59``xI was a little reluctant to post something on Dot, for fear of telling you more than you wanted to know….but here goes.

On Friday March 16th, Dot entered Germantown Methodist Hospital to have a tumor removed from one of her ovaries. The doctor described it as 9-10 inches in diameter. Of course our worst fear was that it might be malignant. After the surgery, the doctor told us we would have to wait on the pathology report for at least 3-5 days.

Sometime during the morning of Saturday, March 17th, Dot had a stroke that left her totally disabled on her left side. She had what the doctor described as “left neglect”….she didn’t even recognize her own left hand.

During her stay, she had a blood infection that set her back another week. She was really frail and weak, from not eating in the hospital, when she was discharged and sent to Health South to begin her rehab.

After spending a month at Health South I now have her at home. She is still getting outpatient therapy 3 times a week, 2 hours per day, at Health South.

She is showing signs of movement in her leg and arm. Hopefully, she is on the road to a full recovery. Only time will tell.

I can’t begin to tell you how much she appreciated all the Scrappers that came to the hospital and Health South to visit her….John and Ann Barger, Jack and Nancy Roberts, Vicki “McIntosh” Tullis and Alan, Delores “Gregory” Johnson and Charles, Sally “Wamble” McIntosh and Neal Poag..to name a few. She had 50 visitors at Germantown Methodist. I haven’t kept count at Health South.

I don’t know what either of us would have done if it hadn’t been for Tommy and Pearl Carlisle. We were already close…not just close neighbors but close friends. Now Tommy and Pearl seem like part of our family. Pearl has been there since day one, to sit with Dot so I could go home or just get out for a while. I have some property in south Memphis that I’m trying to sell and Tommy went down and cleaned up the yard and cut the grass for me. When we found out insurance wouldn't pay for some of the equipment we needed at home for Dot, Tommy was quick to pay for one of the items to help ease the burden. They don't get any better than the Carlisles.

To the people who have sent her cards and called about her, let me say thank you…a million times, thank you. She has kept every card and I have to write down the name of everyone who has called so that one day she hopes to thank each of you herself.

Keep those prayers and cards coming…..

Dot “Monger” Dalton
6256 Skylight Dr.
Bartlett, TN 38135

As far as I’m concerned, don’t anyone worry about me….I’m doing what I want to do….taking care of Dot.

Oh yeah…in case you were wondering….the tumor was benign.

Lewis Dalton ‘59


``xEElpEFEVpEQdOlcTTL``x1180131501``xGeneral_News Dot "Monger" Dalton``xJosephus``xYesterday I talked (email) to Lewis and he brought me up to date on Dot, or more correctly, Dot and HIMSELF. Right now it is a struggle for both of them. Dot still has no feeling on her left side from her stroke in March, although she does have some movement and is making very slow, but steady, progress. Anyone who has been through something like this knows that the main problem is the time involved to recover. Struggling for weeks and months, seemingly without end, just to get through the most mundane daily routines.

Please remember Dot in your prayers, but also remember Lewis. Lewis is the "caretaker" and all of this is weighing heavily on both of them.``xEEZAVlFFEAcjWHpKWw``x1179583319``xClass_of_1959 Death of a 1948 Classmate--Ruby Idona Batts Reed``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Everett Roseberry, class of 48-------

Ruby Idona Batts Reed, age 76, of Millington TN. died April 14, 2007. She lived with her granddaughter, Randi Nicole Reed and her wondurful friend and fiancee, Michael Shane Rooney. Idona was born on May 22, 1931 in Forrest City AR. to Brent Batts and Ruby Montgomery Batts Huntley who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, William Raleigh Batts; her sister, Jo Nell Batts; her husband, Howard Reed, Sr. and granddaughter, Elizabeth Renee Reed. She is survived by two sons, Donald L. Houston, Jr. of Drummonds TN and Howard Reed Jr. of Brighton and a daughter Dorothy Jane Larsen of Poplar Bluff MO. She is also survived by five grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.``xEEZlAFuEFlJYufdlWM``x1178934138``xClass_of_1948 Update of Jack Hogan, class of 51! ``xTerryWilliamson51``xI went by to see Jack Hogan, class of 51, yesterday at the Atrium ReHab Center at 303 Walnut Grove, Memphis TN 38111. The Atrium is on Walnut Grove directly behind the Main Branch of the Memphis Public Library and just down the street from the back side of East High School. Jack has been in three hospitals (or ReHab) since January 9th., which makes 4 months. He still suffers from lack of oxygen which makes it hard for him to talk above all the noise his oxygen equipment makes.It is disheartning to see him lying there without being able to get up and move around, and I can tell you he sure enjoys seeing someone he knows. It is hard for me to imagine him getting up and going home, in the near future. Would you like to help Jack feel better?? If you do, send him a card. One time when I went by to see him, he had received 4 cards and he was so happy. His address is listed above and his room number is 109. Please--keep Jack in your thoughts and prayers.``xEEZllEpEkVHuinGpIn``x1178810125``xClass_of_1951 Husband of Janett Northam Ogg (Class of '53)``xMarileeRobertson53``xI rec'd the following in an e-mail from a Scrapper who asked that I post the news to the website:

"I don't know if you have heard or not - but just 2 or 3 weeks ago in Hawaii, Janett Northam Ogg (Class of '53) and her husband were attending the Assemblies of God District Council when her husband, Jerald, had a massive coronary during the service and was rushed to the hospital, whereupon they found he had a blood clot on the brain, and 3 days later it caused a stroke.

I'm sure she would love for her Scrapper friends to be praying for him. An e-mail to me indicates he has taken a turn for the worse. (Janett, JoAnne Prescott Hiller and I have been friends for many years and attended the same church in Memphis as teenagers.) We need as many prayers going up for Jerald as possible, so please ask everyone to pray for him. Also pray for Janett as she is very tired and it is very hard on her trying to help care for Jerald.

Janett and Jerald had recently resigned their church in Hawaii and their son was voted in as Postor. Janett and Jerald were going to stay on and help with the transition and then move back to TN in August or September. When this happened to Jerald, all their children flew to be by his side. Thank you so much for your prayers.
Margaret (Margie) Kearns Van Vleck, Class of 1954
(I didn't get to graduate from South Side as I had too move to Florida for my mother's health, so I graduated in Jacksonville, FL. I am also a minister's wife.)"

Please put Janett and Jerald on your prayer list and keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. M.``xEEZlZEZEyyWusOluOn``x1178717166``xClass_of_1953 Update on David White, class of 51.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from Glenn Moore, class of 51, says that David's heart cath came out pretty good. The doctor told us that he did not have to put in a stint at this time...told him to stop smoking NOW...to start taking a baby aspirin NOW... and to get his cholesterol levels way down...the doctor is doubling his daily Lipitor dosage. This little episode David had could have been a "blessing in disguise.``xEEZlFFFEyyCeCApjkd``x1178333166``xClass_of_1951 Death of a class of 1942 classmate---Mary Jeannett Wilson Dunlap``xTerryWilliamson51``xMary Jeannett Wilson Dunlap was born 1924 in Memphis TN. She graduated from South Side in 1942 and that same year attended the Memphis Academy of Arts. Shortly thereafter, she felt called to an accelerated program of nurses training for World War II duties. She did private duty nursing for a short while before she joined the Veterans Administration and worked at the Veterans Hospital for more than 20 years as a floor nurse and supervisor. In April 1962, she married James Bronson Dlunlap and resigned her position with the hospital. The two were happily married until Jim's death on November 8, 1981. She then gave up her home and moved to Wesley Highland Towers where she did extensive volunteer work for the residents. It was during these years that she took up her art work again doing more that two dozen oil paintings. She went to Quince Nursing Home and died there on May 1st. She leaves her brother, Dr. Thomas R. Wilson Jr. and his wife, Mary Louise of Collierville. The family requests that any memorial be sent to the Piperton United Methodist Church.``xEEZlFFkZppsaAoZFjk``x1178332700``x(default) Jane Miller Gary``xJosephus``xJane had open heart surgery recently at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, to repair and partially replace her mitral valve. After a 2-month convalescence, she is recovering nicely and is back at work. The worse part of her recovery, she says, is having to be on the blood thinner, Cumadin which she hopes will not be long term.
``xEEZZAuEpyAjEzNGnQw``x1177941069``xClass_of_1960 Update on Carolyn Streeter Tucker, class of 65!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xYesterday, Saturday, April 28, I was walking in my neighborhood when Ann Streeter Strong, class of 51, pulled up next to me in her car. She had her sister, Carolyn Streeter Tucker in the car with her and she was taking her home from a two week stay in the hospital. Carolyn had to go back into the hospital with a stomach virus and another bout of pneumonia. (one of many). Carolyn is not feeling good but she is back home. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she goes through this tough time.``xEEZZlAkFuEkiWlskgI``x1177892341``xClass_of_1965 David White, class of 51 went to the emergency room.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from Glenn Moore, class of '51 and his wife, Frances McMackin Moore, class of '56, telling me that they had just talked to Pat White, wife of David White, class of '51, of Munford TN. They said David experienced severe pain around his heart, and Pat rushed him to St. Francis Hospital ER. After many tests including a stress test, they were told one side of his heart was not getting the blood that it should have been getting. He will undergo a heart catherization sometime on Monday, April 30th. Pat has promised that she will report to us each day.``xEEZZlAEpuFqnXkzIih``x1177891043``xClass_of_1951 Ray Sanders, C lass of '52``xMarileeRobertson53``xFrom Bettye "Bootsie" Sanders, Class of '53: Her brother, Ray, of Bedford, TX, Class of '52, had heart bypass surgery in March and is doing well. If all goes well, he hopes to attend the July Piccadilly dinner meeting. We look forward to seeing him there.
``xEEZZlEkpEFrtOAIfMQ``x1177812013``xClass_of_1953 Death of Glenda (Brigance) Durell's,( class of 52) Father``xTerryWilliamson51``xThe father of Glenda (Brigance) Durrell, of Germantown, class of 1952, Frank Rogers Brigance, age 95 passed away April 22, 2007. He is survived by two daughters, Glenda Brigance Durrell, South Side class of 52, and Antoinette Ludlow Hubbard. Mr Brigance was a long time member of Bellevue Baptist Church. He was honored by Olive Branch High School at one of their games as the first known captain (1928) of an Olive Branch High School football team. The funeral service will be at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch MS, Saturday afternoon April 28th at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. preceding the funeral. The family requests that any memorial be made to the Missions Fund at Bellevue Baptist church or to a charity of the donor's choice.``xEEZZyuElpENkeygmex``x1177641801``xClass_of_1952 Death of a 1955 classmate--Gresha F. DeTar``xTerryWilliamson51``xIn the April 25, 2007 Commercial Appeal was the obituary for Gresha F. DeTar, age 70 of Memphis. Gresha was in the South Side class of 1955. She died at Cordova Rehab and Nursing Center. She was sales and Marketing Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics. Mrs. DeTar was preceded in death by two sons. She is survived by a daughter, Sherry Arnold; and two grandsons. Memorials may be sent to Alzheimer Research or donor's choice.``xEEZZyupykAfyClfWDg``x1177640629``x(default) About the Tuesday, April 24th Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly!``xTerryWilliamson51``xWe had 207 Scrappers, their spouses and guests present at the Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly this past Tuesday eventing. If you would like to see who attended, go to the top of this home page and click on Scrapper Stuff--then click events--then click Piccadilly Dinner and a list will come up showing you who attended and their class year. If you see a mistake, let Terry Williamson know.``xEEZZypZFVANVZgomKX``x1177607359``x(default) Death of a 1947 classmate--John D. Columbus``xTerryWilliamson51``xJohn D. Columbus, age 77, of Horn Lake MS. died on April 21, 2007 at his home. He was retired from MLG&W after 33 years of service, was a retired First Sergeant of the Tennessee National Guard and was a member of the United Methodist Church. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Columbus Walsh of Horn Lake, MS; his two sons, John D. Columbus Jr of Huntingdon, TN and Steven Columbus of Horn Lake MS; his three sisters, Martha Columbus Osborne, South Side class of 42, of Hernando MS, Margie Columbus Sullivan, South Side class of 52, of Southaven MS; and Emma Jean Law, South Side class of 50, of Florida; his brother, Joseph Columbus, South Side class of 41, of Memphis TN; two granddaughters; one great-grandson; and a host of other loving family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mary Ann Arnett Columbus. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24 at High Point Funeral Chapel, 3788 Summer Ave. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25th at high Point Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in Memphis Memory Gardens Cemetery on Raleigh LaGrange Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements by High Piint Funeral Chapel 901-454-5795.``xEEZZukEEAVdEvyaakk``x1177421195``xClass_of_1947 Suggestions for PrepMetro``xJosephus``xWe have a Web site that at present has no purpose. It's original purpose is no longer valid. I would like some suggestions with what we might do with it. This site is the "Mother Site" for ScrapperAlumni.org and is funded by your generous donations for site maintenance.

Visit the site by clicking on "Prepmetro" below and if you have any suggestions click on "Josephus' Chalkboard" and leave a comment.

PrepMetro

Thanks: Joe "Josephus" Tully/Webmaster``xEEZZFuAAyFGIUXUNAS``x1177349963``xWebmaster_Notice Update on Jack Hogan, class of 51 & thanks to Jim Wallace, class of 51!``xTerryWilliamson51``xI went by the Atrium Re-Hap yesterday and walked in to see Jack Hogan. Jack has been in 2 hospitals and this re-hap since January 9th without getting out or going home. Add to that, he has no one to go home to. The last time I went by, he was much better and talked to me an hour. He was so much better then, I was shocked yesterday when I walked into his room. He was lying there with his mouth wide open and his face was very red. He had his oxygen tube in his throat and he just did not look well at all. The nurse that was standing there told me his oxygen level had dropped low and they were giving him oxygen. She told him I was there and he opened his eyes and reached up with his hand. I took his hand and told him I was not going to stay. He nodded and closed his eyes again. As I said, I was shocked at what I saw. Jack is just not getting better. I'm afaid he is in for bad times. PLEASE-keep him in your thoughts and prayers--He is bad need of them now.-----------
I need to tell you that Jim Wallace, who was in the class of 51 with Jack and me, is taking care of Jack's bill paying, watching his house and doing the things that our spouse or family member would do. When we were young boys, Jack and I lived on Sardis near A.B.Hill School and Jim lived on Latham at Olive almost in sight of the school. I'd like to commend and thank Jim Wallace for all he is doing and has done for Jack in this time of need. Without Jim, Jack would be in a lot of trouble with his bills and other things. THANK YOU JIM WALLACE.``xEEZZkpkyukQFsnRozg``x1177202642``xClass_of_1951 Posting of the April 24, 2007 Scrapper Dinner Letter!``xTerryWilliamson51``xIf you would like to read the latest Scrapper Dinner Letter for the April 24, 2007 Scrapper Dinner go to the top of the home page and click on Scrapper Stuff--then click events--then click Piccadilly Dinner and it will come up. After the meeting, I will replace the attendence list that has been on there since the last meeting.

Terry Williamson``xEEZyAFVVEyoJqGtEEq``x1176935516``xPiccadilly_Dinner Gene Harrison, class of 50 is in the hospital!``xTerryWilliamson51``xGene Harrison, of Bartlett TN, class of 1950, is in Baptist East Hospital. Gene has serious diabetic problems and is not doing well. His brother, Sonny Harrison, class of 49 says Gene is close to death. They recently removed 20 pounds of fluid from Gene's body and his heart is not at all well. Keep Gene in your thoughts and prayers.``xEEZyAFFyluSZuzxFRn``x1176933684``xClass_of_1950 Update - Dot "Monger" Dalton``xJosephus``xI talked to Lewis yesterday and he and Dot were in the Rehab Center Cafeteria having breakfast. Dot had some cereal, toast, juice, and fruit. Breakfast in the cafeteria, how ordinary for us but how extraordinary for Dot. After having a stroke, I imagine a simple little act such as this seems new and wonderful.

Dot will be in rehab for some time. She is now able to move her left arm and leg but still has no feeling in them. Her spirits are high and her faith in the Lord hasn't diminished. Please keep her and Lewis in your prayers.

If you would like to send Dot a card, send it to:

Dot Dalton
6256 Skylight Dr.
Bartlett, TN 38135``xEEZyyuVAEksyoOMvCB``x1176645912``xClass_of_1959 Update on Pat "Billingsley" Hill Class of 57``xSherryPinner``xI heard from Pat yesterday. Her knee surgery went well. She told me that she was in therapy three days a week and was "exercising" exercising" and more "exercising". Their 50th Class reunion is coming up in June and she want to be 100% so she can dance. David, her husband, is doing great, she said that he's a good nurse, housekeeper, cook, driver and all round good guy.

``xEEZVlAluVAfUfANOyW``x1175898459``xGeneral_News Milt Hallmark, mother in law passed away.``xTerryWilliamson51``xA note from Milton Hallmark, class of 50,of Tucson Arizona.

Dear friends,

Barbara and I will be traveling to Memphis TN. tomorrow (Tuesday April 3) to attend the funeral of my mother-in-law (Wardie Lincoln) who died on March 31. Visitation for Wardie's family was on April 4 with the funeral service at 10 a.m. on April 5th. Both were held at Forest Hills Cemetery Midtown.

Wardie is the mother of my deceased, beloved wife Elizabeth, (Liz). Liz died on January 2, 2000 after over 47 years of marriage. Liz started and directed the Friendship International organization in Tucson for several years prior to her death. Friendship International was an organization dedicated to ministering to the wives of foreign students that attended the University of Arizona. This ministry included teaching English language, crafts, shopping and also being along side when babies were born.

I have always been close to Wardie, especially after Liz died. We will miss Wardie, but rejoice in the knowledge that she is now with the Lord with all the pain and suffering gone.

May each of you have a blessed day!
Milton Hallmark

Travel plans: Leave Tucson at 11 a.m., Tuesday April 3.
Arrive back in Tucson at 2:40 p.m. on April 12.

In Memphis: My mother's phone--901-743-7923
My cell phone------520-440-6160``xEEZVllkZZyoQHHPYBV``x1175882776``xClass_of_1950 Death of a 94 year old classmate!!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xIn the Commercial Appeal obituary page on Tuesday, April 2, 2007.

Hazel Lenore Schaible, died March 30, 2007 at Arkansas Hospice in Little Rock at the age of 94. Ms. Schaible, born January 3, 1913, was a life long resident of Memphis and a graduate of Southside High School. She lived most recently at Waverley Gardens where she leaves good friends. The youngest daughter of Frederick Milton and Louise Langbein Schaible she was predeceased by her parents and two sisters, Mildred Schaible Webb and Ethel Katherine Schaible, all of Memphis. She is survived by nieces, Nancy Webb Guthrie, of Ft. Myers Beach, FL and Shirley Webb Jakway of Little Rock, AR, and by nephew, Roger Allan Webb, also of Little Rock. Ms. Schaible was a long time communicant of Immanuel Lutheran Church. A gifted athlete in her youth, Ms. Schaible maintained her interest in sports through her life and was able to teach more than one grandnephew to throw and catch a baseball. Funeral plans will be announced at a later date.---Ruebel Funeral Home---501-666-0123.``xEEZVyFuAuVArnsHsoD``x1175634945``xGeneral_News "Partnering" with Lou Pritchett '49``xJosephus``xRobert McCaskill and I have had many conversations about how proud we are of the accomplishments of South Side Scrapper Alumni. Many of them have affected local, regional, and national policies, laws, architecture, medicine, etc., but it is a rare thing for someone to affect the entire planet as Lou Pritchett has done. His "Partnering" concept has changed the way America does business and the ripple effect has influenced the entire world.

Lou, a Vice President of Sales and Customer Development for Procter & Gamble at the time, had an idea that was brought to fruition following a canoe trip with Sam Walton in the early 1980's. Explaining the details of Lou's idea is not in the scope of this article, let us just say that the result has affected every one of you and has put a little more change in your pocket, not to mention the freshness of the product you are purchasing. I'm sure you can appreciate that.

Lou's "Partnering" concept has such significant, and might I add "ethical", value that it is being taught at the Harvard Business School.

If you would like to read more about Lou click HERE.``xEEZVVFZVpyzREQYaEF``x1175537506``xClass_of_1949 Death of a Classmates sister.--Billy Wood, class of 51.``xTerryWilliamson51``xThis is the obituary of Billy Wood's,(class of 51) Sister, Patsy Brim Presley.

Presley, Patsy Brim

Trumann Arkansas- PATSY BRIM PRESLEY, 65, died Monday, March 26, 2007 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. Born in Memphis, TN, she had lived in Trumann for the past 15 years, was retired from Great Dane Trailer Company and was a member of the Trumann Missionary Baptist Church. Mrs. Presley was preceded in death by one son, Matthew Lane Gross; and her parents, William Louis and Allene Beckham Brim. Survivors include a daughter, Kim Herod of Trumann; a son, Kent Gross of Trumann; two brothers, Billy Wood of Memphis and William Louis “Pete” Brim II of Jackson, MS; nine grandchildren, April Doyle, Jason Gross, David Gross, Jeremy Pyburn, Nicole Proctor, Natalie Proctor, Kenny Potts, Amber Cooper and Ryan Herod; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday evening at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann, with Rev. Myles Evans officiating. Burial will be private. Visitation will be Thursday from5-7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. Online guest book at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net. Thompson Funeral Home 870-483-6311
Published in The Commercial Appeal on 3/29/2007.
``xEEZVulpVEFRJLHMVCX``x1175480513``xClass_of_1951 Gary Alfred Lewers``xJosephus``xSubmitted by Jack Goodmen

GARY ALFRED LEWERS, 62, of Greenbrier, passed away March 19, 2007, at the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences in Little Rock, after a brief courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 4, 1944 at Memphis, TN, to Alex and Avonelle Lewers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, and was awarded two Purple Hearts for actions in Vietnam. He was awarded BS and MS degrees from Memphis State University, and taught at that institution for a number of years. He then earned a PhD from the University of Utah in 1979. He taught at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, from 1979 to 1985. He served as an interim faculty member at the University of Utah in 1984. He has been a member of the University of Central Arkansas faculty in the Department of Health Sciences since 1985.He had a tremendous passion for travel, the outdoors, and adventure. Many summers were spent kayaking in the Gulf of Alaska and the Florida Everglades, as well as in national and international travels. He never failed to couple these passions with opportunities to provide experiential learning for his students and his children. He was preceded in death by his father, Alex Lewers. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Sarah Vinston Lewers; son, Leslie Logan Lewers; daughter, Cody Lea Lewers, all of Greenbrier; also his mother, Avonelle Lewers; his brother, David Lewers; and his nephew, Matthew Lewers, all of Memphis, TN. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday March 23, at the Doyne Health Sciences Center auditorium on the UCA campus. All are invited. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to any environmental organization in Gary’s name. Roller-McNutt Funeral Home 501-327-7727``xEEZVElVZEuLWIkSvcy``x1175185714``xClass_of_1962 Dot "Monger" Dalton``xJosephus``xFrom Lewis:

To update what Terry sent to you, Dot was released from the hospital on Friday evening March 23rd. She went to Methodist Health South for rehab in Bartlett, TN.
Saturday afternoon, she was sent back to the emergency room.......re-admitted to the hospital with a blood infection.
She's now trying to get well so she can go back to Health South to begin her rehab.
At present she is disabled on her left side but still has her sharp tongue. She loves to pick on me.....if she didn't, I would know she was really down.
We never know from one day to the next where she will be, so if you would like to send a card, send it here to our home and I'll take it to her.
Dot Dalton
6256 Skylight Dr.
Bartlett, TN 38135
Sincerely,
Lewis Dalton``xEEZuAVkyZuLbjXqkCe``x1174952674``xClass_of_1959 Your classmate, Dot Monger Dalton, class of 59, is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xA message from Lewis Dalton, class of 59 about his wife Dot.
Lewis sent this message on March 20th, so there may be changes now.

Dot is in Germantown Methodist Hospital, cardiovascular ICU.

After her surgery last Friday morning, she suffered a major stroke Saturday, in the right side of her brain and this has disabled her left side. She is still able to speak and recognize everyone.

The doctors tell me she will improve.....just how much depends on how hard she tries.

I'm checking my mail in the evenings but would prefer not to sort through jokes at this time, so please don't send anymore joke e-emails to my address until further notice.

Keep Dot in your prayers.

Lewis Dalton``xEEZuAkulklEySRosmJ``x1174924828``xClass_of_1959 Death of a 1948 classmate--Ester Clemons Swersky``xTerryWilliamson51``x
From Howard Smith, of Fountain Hills Arizona, class of 48.

Esther Clemons Swersky, 76, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2007. Born on July 7, 1930, she grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1952 she married Donald Swersky and moved to Philadelphia, PA. They had been married for 55 years. Esther's love of life and being a people person made her numerous friends. She loved and nurtured many in her lifetime and will be terribly missed by all who knew her. In 1982 she and her husband bought a vacation home in Scottsdale and, in 1988, made it their permanent home. Over the years, Esther belonged to many organizations, including the Kivel Auxiliary and Brandeis University National Women's Committee. Esther is survived by her husband Donald, her daughter Jan Steinberg and 2 grandchildren, Suzanne Steinberg and Scott Steinberg. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 21st in Sinai Mortuary Chapel, 4538 N. 16th St. in Phoenix. Contributions in her memory may be made to Kivel Campus of Care, 3020 N. 36th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary.
Published in The Arizona Republic on 3/20/2007.

``xEEZuZAEAkVeMqtbHAL``x1174791925``xClass_of_1948 Barbara Branch Simerson, class of 51, just got out of the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just spoke to Barbara Branch Simerson, class of 51. Barbara got out of the hospital today, Friday, March 16, 2007, after spending 10 days there. Barbara is severely diabetic and earlier had one of her feet removed. Later, she had a toe removed from the other foot and this time, she had another toe removed from that foot. She said she was doing well and can get in and out of the bed by herself. Keep Barbara in your thoughts and prayers. She is tough but she has had lots of trouble. If you would like to send her a card, her address is 838 North Perkins, Memphis TN 38122.``xEEZupAZlZlZRayvSqV``x1174097878``xClass_of_1951 Winbourne Hicks Class of '42......``xLewisDalton59``xWINBOURNE E. "Windy" HICKS, of Knoxville resident for past 13 years, son of the late Clarke and Ruth Richardson Hicks, went to be with the Lord, Monday March 12, 2007. He was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis for 70 years, where he served as director of the senior adult Sunday school department, and as a deacon. He loved volunteering in the kitchen for Wednesday night suppers. He also attended Calvary Baptist Church in Knoxville. Windy was born September 14, 1923, and lived most of his life in Memphis before retiring to Knoxville in 1994. He worked for Coca Cola Bottling Co. and Holiday Inns. He was a Navy Veteran of WWII and the Korean War. During WWII he was under Admiral Nimitz in Guam, and during the Korean War, he served on the Monterey Naval ship. Windy was a member of Kerbela Shrine Temple, Knoxville and Woodlawn Lodge # 211 in Memphis. He had a special interest in the Shriner's projects for helping burned children. Sports were his love, especially golf and his faithful golfing friends. For many years he officiated both high school football and basketball games. He leaves his wife of 64 years, Nannette, and his daughter, Dianne, and son-in-law, Michael (Mickey) Sims, Sr., all of Knoxville. He also leaves his grandsons and their families, Michael Sims, Jr., wife, Jessalyn, and great-granddaughter, Taylor, all of Las Vegas, NV, John David Sims, wife, Rebecca, and great-grandson, John David, II, of Knoxville. The family expresses much appreciation for the dedicated staff at both Park West Hospital and NHC Farragut. Funeral service at 1 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel with Michael Sims Sr. officiating, with interment following in Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery with full Military Honors by Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to: Bellevue Church Foundation, 2000 Appling Road, Cordova, TN, 38016-4710 or Fellowship Bible Church Missions, P.O. Box 30275, Knoxville, TN, 37930. The family will receive friends from 12-1 p.m. Thursday at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel, Knoxville. www.rosemortuary.com Rose Mortuary Inc. 865-588-8578

Published in The Commercial Appeal on 3/14/2007. ``xEEZFAlukpyNTSaxlpn``x1173984206``xGeneral_News Update of Jack Hogan, class of 51! ``xTerryWilliamson51``xToday, Tuesday, March 13th, I went to see Jack Hogan, class of 51. Jack is still in the Atrium-rehab center, at 3030 Walnut Grove, room 102, Memphis TN 38111. The phone number is 901-458-1146. Jack is much better and was sitting in a rec-room when I saw him. He still has a way to go before he can function full time. We had a long visit and he was very up-beat. Keep Jack in your thoughts and prayers. ``xEEZFlEllZyQdwzGtzJ``x1173818876``xClass_of_1951 Death of a classmate!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xMargaret Jordan Taylor, age 88, of Memphis, died March 7, 2007 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Collierville. Mrs. Taylor moved to Memphis at age 6 and was a graduate of Southside High School. She and her late husband, Vernon R. Taylor, were the owners of Margaret's Pastry Shop. Mrs. Taylor, a member of of Germantown United Methodist Church, was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas E. and Aurelia Jordan and her brother, James T. Jordan. She is survived by two daughters, Joan Taylor Brooks (Allen) of Germantown and Cheryl Taylor Rutherford (Mike) of Germantown; her sister, Frances Jordan Ferrell of Midwest City, OK; granchildren, Michael Brooks, (Tricia), Patrick Brooks (Carla), Amy Brooks Davis (Scot) and Christie Rutherford; and seven great-grandchildren. Services will be Saturday, March 10, at 10 a.m. at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel with entombment in Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.``xEEZFuVFFZVrBkzynLl``x1173453375``xGeneral_News Jacque "Goodroe" Thetford...Obituary``xLewisDalton59``xJACQUELINE "GOODROE" THETFORD, 63, of Memphis, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2007 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis. She was born on June 10, 1943, graduated from South Side High School, was a member of Longstreet United Methodist Church and was a Bid Contractor for Hardin-Sysco. Mrs. Thetford, the wife of Sam T. Thetford, also leaves two sons, Samuel T. Thetford, Jr. and Steven T. Thetford; her mother Arliss W. Goodroe; one brother, Brit A Goodroe; two sisters, Dannye Willliamsen and Robin A. Tuner; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday evening, March 8 from 5-8 p.m. at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, March 9, at the funeral home with interment to follow at 1p.m. in Forest Hill Cemetery, Midtown. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1378 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-9829
Brantley Funeral Home Olive Branch 662-895-2310

Published in The Commercial Appeal on 3/7/2007.
``xEEZFFAkAplpJvpGmmC``x1173392908``xClass_of_1961 Update on Adaline Kenley Stone, Class of '53``xMarileeRobertson53``x
Adaline is finished with her chemo/radiation treatments for now. She is in good spirits and right now is feeling
"pretty good". She wishes to thank everyone for all the cards, thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Keep up those prayers for her for strength and complete recovery. She is registered on the website under Class of '53 if you'd like to phone her or send her a card. ``xEEZkuulkpVZhXUglAT``x1172448205``xClass_of_1953 Update on Pat Hill "Class of 57"``xSherryPinner``xHeard from Pat again today. Bless her heart....she now has the flu and they have had to postpone her surgery. She "still" needs your thoughts and prayers. I will post the date of her surgery when they reschedule.``xEEZkuuVVZklUkoHaIl``x1172445572``xAdmin_LadiesOnly Lady Scrapper Having Surgery "Class 57"``xSherryPinner``xI heard from one of our classmates today.....Pat Hill and she told me she was having knee replacement surgery next Wednesday. I know this is not going to be a walk in the park for her....so if anyone would like to write or send a card.......she will be in St. Frances Hospital, 61st. and Yale Ave, Tulsa, Ok. 74145. She will be there for 3 or 4 days. And her home address is.........1412 S Chestnut Ave Broken Arrow, Ok 74012.

I know she would appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
``xEEZkFZFVlZcbMrxITR``x1172373587``xAdmin_LadiesOnly Death of a 1949 Classmate``xTerryWilliamson51``xI BELIEVE THIS IS THE OBITUARY FOR GEORGE ANNA DUFFELL TAYLOR, CLASS OF 49. I did not have her in my directory, BUT, I found her picture in the 1949 Annual under George Ann Duffell. If I am wrong, I am sorry.

George Anna Taylor, age 75, of Walls Mississippi, passed away Friday, February 23 2007 at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her husband, Travis Taylor. She was loved and known as everybody's 'Memaw' but was the precious and beloved mother of Kathy (Kenneth) Garrison of Walls, MS. and Terry (Patty) Taylor of Hernando, MS; daughter of Katherine Barfield of Southaven, MS; and grandmother of Andrea and Allison Taylor of Hernando MS; Lisa Kenny and Laurie Garrison of Walls, MS and Dana McWherter of Memphis. She was a 1949 graduate of Southside in Memphis, retired owner of Everybody's Electronics in Southaven, MS and member of Minor Memorial United Methodist Church where she served in the choir. She will be greatly missed by everyone's life she touched. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Sunday, February 25, and funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, February 26, both at Minor Memorial United Methodist Church, 6120 Goodman Road West, Walls MS. Burial will be in Forest Hill South Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Minor Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund.
Forest Hill South Funeral Home (901)346-3250``xEEZkFFZylEmgHcLbgt``x1172337681``xClass_of_1949 Billy Joe "Frog" Selby's Obituary...``xLewisDalton59``xHorn Lake - BILLY JOE SELBY, 65, retired Baptist minister and rural mail carrier, went to be with his Lord on Monday, February 19, 2007. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 24 at Forest Hill South, with visitation Friday, February 23 from 5-8 p.m. Burial will be in Forest Hill Midtown Cemetery. Mr. Selby was born February 28, 1941 in Charleston, MS to Myrum and Bill Selby. He was married August 28, 1965 to Pamela Wallace. Their first child was born, Laura Elizabeth Selby on July 27, 1967 in New Orleans, LA; and second born, William Frank Selby was born June 10, 1970 in Monroeville, AL. He pastored Tunnell Springs Baptist Church in Tunnel Springs, AL, served as youth minister in Greenville, MS, pastored Rockville Baptist Church in Rockville, AL, and also was the pastor of Days Baptist Church in Lake Cormorant, MS for 15 years. Those who love and will miss him dearly include his wife of 41 years, Pamela Selby; mother, Myrum; his daughter, Laura and her husband, Shannon Holland and their children, Nicole, Benjamin and Ashley; his son, Bill and his wife, Teri and their children, Erica and Eli Selby. He leaves three sisters, Glenda Gaines, Joyce Young, and Wanda Waldrip. Billy loved the Lord, his wife, his children, their families, his church, bluegrass music, and baseball. His life impacted and mattered to many people. He never met a stranger and he never looked down on anyone. He was a great friend, a wonderful dad and a dear, loving husband. Forest Hill South Funeral Home 901-346-3250

``xEEZkEVFEpkxbxYHfaR``x1172153102``xClass_of_1958 Update on Joyce Bland Turner, class of 53!``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from Glenn Moore, class of 51 about Joyce Bland Turner, class of 53!!

Ray Turner's wife, Joyce, class of '53, went to the doctor for a check up....remember last year she had colon cancer....the doctors found several suspicious spots in the same area. She will begin treatments ASAP. George Lawhorn is in our Sunday School Class, and he requested prayer for both Joyce and Ray at this time.

Thanks.

Glenn and Frances Moore``xEEZEAEZFAkKNtueBAS``x1171917392``xClass_of_1953 Death of a class of 1929 Scrapper!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xJames H. 'Chick' Leonard, of Memphis, age 100,died Tuesday February 13, 2007. Chick graduated from South Side in the class of 1929. He was captain of the football team, lettered in baseball and was chosen for the All-Memphis football team. There was a long article in the Sunday newspaper saying he had visited all 50 states and Europe, and helped provide fuel to the Flying Tigers in China during World War 2. He had a very busy life and retired at age 84, and died 2 days short of his 100th birthday. He will surely be one of the few Scrappers who lived to his age.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Memphis Funeral Home, Poplar Chapel.``xEEZElFZpEVYBECJCXM``x1171837015``xGeneral_News Something Interesting``xJosephus``xOccasionally I check the statistics for our site and today I found something interesting; in January we had hits from the following countries: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, the Czech Republic, the Dominican Republic, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Latvia, Mexico, Norway, Romania, the Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles (Pronounced Sey'shel and is located in the Indian Ocean north of Madagascar), Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.

Over the last few months I had noticed a decisive increase in the hits and thought I would check it out.

The only thing I can imagine they were looking for is Elvis. "Memphis, Tennessee" is part of the description for our site so I guess that is probably what they retrieved from a search engine.

In Addition:

Our "Ramblings" site has received hits from: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Iceland, India, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, the U.S. Military, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.``xEEZEVlpZupfjsZUTYt``x1171580740``xWebmaster_News Attendees at the January 2007 Scrapper Dinner!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xIf you would like to see who attended the January 23rd 2007 Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly, go to the top of this page and click on Scrapper Stuff, then click events, then click Piccadilly Dinner and two things will come up---first will be a list of who attended and their class year and after that, you will see a copy of the Scrapper Dinner letter that went out the week before. Those who attended will be listed.

We had 208 Scrappers and their spouses or guests attend the dinner.``xEEZpEklyVAqWyoZSMA``x1170128659``xPiccadilly_Dinner About Billy Russell and Charlene Horton Russell, both class of 50!``xTerryWilliamson51``x Charlyne Horton Russell, class of 1950, has had a series of operations in the past 1 1/2 years. She had orthoscopic surgery to remove torn cartilage in her left knee in March, 2005. The same surgery was performed on her right knee on Sept. 19, 2006. In addition she had a lumbar laminectomy on her lower back on Dec. 7, 2006. These three operations were the results of a fall down the last 3 steps in her home bringing an armload of Christmas decorations downstairs in Dec. 2004.
She is recuperating from the back surgery at her home in Spring texas and would be pleased to hear from Scrapper classmates.
The joke around the Russell household is that she had a husband and three sons who all played 4 years of high school football and 4 years of college ball and she has had twice as many knee surgeries as all of the sons and husband put together. Looks as though being a cheerleader is tougher on the knees than athletic participation. Ha!
Billy Gene Russell, also class of 1950, and Charlyne's husband of 55 years had a heart catheterization on Jan. 12, 2007. It was determined that he had no blockage at present. This test was a follow up of his heart attack and quardruple bypass in April 2002. After 5 years it appears that his cardiac system is working in an acceptable manner. Billy and Charlyne Russell live at 8003 Northbridge Drive, Spring Texas 77379 and their phone is (281) 376-0079.``xEEZppFllkpHBdnNCAp``x1170038820``xClass_of_1950 Death of a Class of 1926 Scrapper!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xDoctor Virginia Lee Johnson died on 12/31/3006. Dr. Johnson was in the South Side Class of 1926. She was the aunt of Forbes Johnson, Class of 52, and Larry Johnson, Class of 53 and J.C. Compton, Class of 1946. Dr. Johnson taught at South Side for several years in the 30's and then moved to the University of Memphis where she taught for approximately 40 years. Dr. Johnson received her Bachelor's degree from Normal State Teachers College, now the University of Memphis, her Masters degree from the University of Tennessee and her Doctorate from the University of Mississippi.``xEEyAyZZkFkgrhKlOsD``x1169677232``xGeneral_News John Frank Ryan '36``xJosephus``xSubmitted by: Randy Ryan

JOHN FRANK RYAN, 89, of Collierville died Saturday, January 20th, 2007 at home after a short illness. Mr. Ryan was born in Joplin, MO to Audie and Cynthia Ryan on August 22nd, 1917. His family moved to Texarkana, TX at an early age, and later moved to Memphis where he spent most of his adult life. After graduation from South Side High School in 1936, Mr, Ryan enlisted in the National Guard. During World War II, he entered Army Air Corp Officer Training School and served his country in WWII and the Korean War as a pilot. After his active duty, he remained in the Air Force Reserves and retired with the rank of Lt. Colonel. After returning from active duty, he continued his career at South Central Bell retiring in 1978 at the age of 62. Mr. Ryan was a longtime member of the Downtown Memphis Exchange Club, serving as local and district President. Mr. Ryan was a long time member of Whitehaven Methodist Church and a current member of Collierville Methodist Church. From an early age, he was an avid golfer and his love for the sport lasted throughout his life. He designed and patented a plate that was used on custom made "Classic Dogwood" clubs. Mr. Ryan is survived by his wife of 58 years, Doris White Ryan, a son, Raymond Lewis Ryan Sr (Barbara), a daughter Rebecca Yarbrough (Kelley), two grandsons, Raymond Lewis Ryan, Jr., all of Collierville, and Charles Madison Peyton III (Polly), of Hixon, TN. Also three great-grandchildren, Noah, Elijah, and Lucia Peyton, a sister, Phyllis Guschke (John) of Franklin, TN, and a brother, Jerry Ryan (Peggy) of Memphis, TN. He is also survived by seven step-grandchildren, and ten great-step-grandchildren. He was loved by all, and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Memorials may be made through the charity of your choice. Visitation is on Monday, January 22nd, from 5 to 7 pm, with services Tuesday, January 23rd at 2pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetary.``xEEyAuuuZZpCSjQwhcQ``x1169444770``xClass_of_1936 Update on Pete Sanders, Class of '54``xMarileeRobertson53``xIn a phone call this p.m. from Bootsie, she advised Pete expects to go home from the hospital tomorrow, Jan. 13. He has been receiving antibiotics treatment for a bacterial infection, which had caused weakness and loss of weight since his surgery. He has had an upturn in gaining strength and increased appetite, so we hope he is back on the road to recovery. He and Bootsie express thanks for all the calls, prayers and concern from all the wonderful Scrapper bunch.``xEEylyyElEVZCEUzeNp``x1168661815``xClass_of_1953 Juanita Vernon Chambers Obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``xJuanita Vernon Chambers
JUANITA VERNON CHAMBERS, 77, of Memphis, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 6, 2007. She was a member of First Baptist Church and the class of '47 graduate at Southside High. Her visitation will be on Wednesday from 12-2 p.m. in the parlor at the First Baptist Church on East Parkway N. Her service will follow at 2 p.m. in the chapel at the church. Juanita leaves a son, Havis V. Chambers of Booneville, MS; a daughter, Cathy J. Weeks and Husband, Thomas of Booneville, MS; her brother, William Donald Vernon, Sr. of Harmontwon, MS; a granddaughter, Shana A McKee; a great-granddaughter, Hallie A. McKee; and a special friend, William Morris. She also leaves a host of loving family members and friends which she dearly cherished. Memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church, 200 E. Parkway N. Memphis, TN. Family Funeral Home 901-761-8000

Published in The Commercial Appeal on 1/10/2007.

Juanita was the person who initiated our original gatherings of the Class of 1947. She was tireless in her efforts to encourage us to meet and stay closely connected with our classmates. Her sweet spirit will always be with us. Her presence will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with her family.``xEEyluuykZEsgYAcoUF``x1168446271``xClass_of_1947 Update on Barbara Branch Simerson, class of 51!``xTerryWilliamson51``xI finally found Barbara. I have been calling her since before Christmas, and have not gotten her or her daughter until today, Tuesday, January 9th. She is in Primacy Rehab which is part of St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. After getting out of the hospital after 46 days, Barbara was very weak, so she was admitted to the Rehab and has been there since. They have told her she will probably be there a couple more weeks. She is stronger and better now. Her phone number is (901) 818-5958. Barbara informs me that she goes to eat in a wheel chair with James Russell Collins, South Side class of 39, who lives in Memphis. Small world.``xEEylFZApFVNKOlBMYB``x1168379035``xClass_of_1951 John Ryan, Class of 1936``xJosephus``xJohn Ryan, Class of 1936, has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. John is under hospice care at his home in Collierville TN. The tumor was discovered in mid December.

By: Tommy Condrey '57``xEEylklEEuZpLmQVVae``x1168281147``xClass_of_1936 Update on Pete Sanders, class of 54!``xTerryWilliamson51``xThis is an update on Pete Sanders, class of 54, from Marilee McElmurry Robertson, class of 53!!

Talked with Bootsie last night. Pete went to the hospital yesterday afternoon - Bootsie said nothing real serious - but the doctor said for him to come in. He has lost about 13 lbs since being home from just not being able to eat like he should (no appetite - nothing tastes right, etc) At the hospital they will give him fluids and nourishment to build him back up, run some tests to make sure everything from the surgery looks o.k. The doctor did not seem to think it was of great concern, that Pete was in good condition, his recovery from the surgery was good. Bootsie said they expect to go home probably Sunday.

Boostie told me they discovered at the hospital (before his surgery) from an MRI that Pete had broken four ribs from a recent fall. Pete knew he was hurt but decided to tough it out. The doctor couldn't believe Pete was able to stand the pain. He told the doctor afterward he thought he had maybe broken "one" rib. This was before his surgery and the doctor told him that maybe he was going to operate on Superman. To those of us who know Pete, that pretty much describes him.

Bootsie said feel free to call. The number at the hospital is 226-5210.``xEEylkpukFEABFHGDIU``x1168204231``xClass_of_1954 Death of a 1947 classmate--Juanita Vernon Chambers!``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from Kathaline Bigelow Harbison, class of 47, saying Juanita Vernon Chambers, of Memphis, class of 47 passed away. I have no details, but they should follow shortly.``xEEylEFypllGAyhBzQj``x1168136088``xClass_of_1947 Agnes Heuberger Oakley, class of 51, had surgery.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just spoke to Agnes Heuberger Oakley, of Jacksonville Florida, class of 1951. Agnes came home from the hospital Tuesday, January 2, 2007, after having her SECOND knee replacement. She spent about 17 days in the hospital and in therapy. She is doing well now, but from experience, I can tell you it is a tough surgery. The results can be very good after suffering a long time walking bone on bone, but it is slow going for awhile. Agnes, when you feel like running around the block, let me know and we will do it together.``xEEylEFFuVFGqVmGWQH``x1168133453``xClass_of_1951 Death of a Classmates father!! Howard Broyles, Class of 49.``xTerryWilliamson51``xElbert Elliott Broyles, Age 93, of Memphis died Wednesday, December 27, 2006. He was born June 30, 1913 in Paducah, KY. Mr Broyles was the owner of Broyles Bakery on McLemore Street for 32 years and operated Goldsmiths Bakery for 26 years. He was a Sunday School Teacher, Superintendent and Deacon over a 73 year period at a number of churches. He was an avid golfer, locally known artist and member of Kirby Woods Baptist Church. Mr Broyles was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Browning and daughter, Sandra Bennett. He is survived by his son, Howard Broyles; his sister, Marlene Houser, four grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 12 noon tuesday, January 2 at Forest Hill South with visitation from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Tuesday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Kirby Woods Baptist Church, Memphis TN.``xEEyZyylZypcSClHTPP``x1167668760``xClass_of_1949 Belated Christmas Party News``xKathalineHarbison47``xThis is a little late, I know, but a lot of things came along to delay my message. I do apologize.
We had fifty-seven folks at our Christmas party! What a great gathering! We were especially pleased to have Sammy and Debby Sherrill with us again. Billy Hayes was back with us after a long absence due to heart problems. We had several guests from other classes; Millie and Jimmy Ganong, Herbert Khuen and his wife, Buddy Musser and a friend. We were sorry something happened that kept Johnny Meador from attending.
Leonard's catered the feast, which was delicious. Everyone was more interested in visiting and talking than eating, but we managed to do both with gusto.
How thankful we are to have this group of old friends to share our lives with. Do you realize we are approaching our sixtieth graduation anniversary? How can that be?
God be with each of you and bless you with a wonderful new year!


``xEEyZuuAuAESpOdFeFC``x1167449491``xClass_of_1947 Death of a Scrapper Teacher--Dorothy Wolf!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xDorothy Pearle Wolf, age 88, a resident of Kennington Point, Memphis, passed away on Monday, December 25, Christmas Day, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Dorothy, grew up in Memphis and taught at South Side for many years. She was principal of Shady Grove Elementary School for over twenty years, and retired from Memphis City Schools with 43 years of Service. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral mass at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 28, at Memphis Funeral Home with the interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery of Memphis.``xEEyZkupFyVEbTyMGrO``x1167240365``xGeneral_News Family update on George "Sonny" Carlisle...``xLewisDalton59``x"Sonny" is recovering from lung surgery at Baptist Hospital DeSoto.

He is doing much better and on the road to recovery. He is at the beginning of physical therapy and getting weaned off the respirator. He has been in ICU since November 30th.

The family asks that he not have any visitors until he gets out of ICU. He would love to receive cards.

George Carlisle
Baptist Memorial Hospital DeSoto
7601 Southcrest Pkwy. Rm. 424 ICU
Southaven, MS 38671

The family wants to thank all of you for your prayers. We will keep you updated on his progress.

Tommy Carlisle '59

``xEEyZkkZppynwGutPrR``x1167227006``xClass_of_1956 Scrapper Alumni News``xJosephus``xAll of the news that was posted from Dec. 17 to Dec. 26 has been lost due to an unknown problem on the server. A crucial file that contained the news was lost or overwritten. At any rate, the file disappeared and I had to replace it with a "blank" one.

Sorry about that folks .... for a change, it wasn't my fault.

Josephus``xEEyZkpEEuugQOmJEfz``x1167201144``xWebmaster_Notice John Frank Ryan '36``xJosephus``xFrom: Raymond Ryan

My dad John Frank Ryan (Class of '36) came home from the hospital Friday, Dec. 22nd under hospice care. He had been in the hospital since Monday, December 18th and has been diagnosed with multifocal glioblastic multiform brain cancer.

Josephus: Please keep John and his family in your prayers.``xEEyZkppVyykXIUTdav``x1167200566``xClass_of_1936