Subject: Scrapper Friends
To: starnesco@bellsouth.net
Date: Thursday, February 24, 2011, 4:30 PM
Connie called me and asked me to notify you that Captain Harold DeMarrero's obituary is at the Alexandria Funeral Home. www.alexandriafh.com, and also, there is an obituary in the Kentucky Enquirer. The memorial service will be Saturday as noted in the remarks in the funeral home. She thought you might want to go their web site and leave your condolences. I tried, but I was not successful, but some of you computer experts should have no problem. She might appreciate a phone call at 859-620-0080, and if you need it, I have her address. She said Harold talked with some Scrappers often, and I feel she would love to hear from you. Please keep her in your prayers.
Your Scrapper Classmate, Gail Owen Starnes
``xEkAlVAypFEuTKFAZMN``x1298596031``xAll_Scrappers Death from a Very Large Scrapper family.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBeverly Hill Henderson, age 79, was called home on Friday, February 18, 2011 to be with the Lord. Now reunited with her husband, Robert "Dee" Henderson, her parents, Jettie and Elmer Hill, her sister Margaret Hill Florczak and her brothers, Kenneth Hill and Curtis Hill-deceased (South Side class of 52). She is survived by her daughter Dianne Greer and son-in-law Butch Greer; 3 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, her brother, Barney Hill, (class of 54) and his wife, Clayta Hufstedler Hill (class of 55), her niece, Ronnie Kaye Hill Proctor (class of 64) and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Sunday, February 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. and the funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday February 21st at High Point Funeral Home 3788 Summer. The family requests that any memorials be sent to St. Jude Children's Research
Hospial or a charity of your choice
High Point Funeral Home----(901) 454-5795``xEkAlkuVpyEDhLySZxe``x1298245061``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper classmate--Martha Ann Bumpas Pennington``xTerryWilliamson51``xMartha Ann Bumpas Pennington, age 84, of Madison MS. and formerly of Hernando and Memphis TN. died Friday, February 18 2011. She graduated from South Side High School (class unknown) and received a diploma in nursing from the Baptist Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Memphis. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years
Hoyle Pennington, and son, Phillip Pennington. She is survived by a large number of grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.``xEkAlkklVuEjEhKZQeY``x1298228541``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 54 classmate--Harold Demarrero``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Gail Owen Starnes, class of 54----Connie DeMarrero, Captain Harold DeMarrero's wife, just called me to tell me that Harold passed away this morning. He had been on chemotherapy for cancer and with hospice, but the last time I talked with him, he was thinking very positive about his condition, although he said he had not really been feeling very well, but he thought the chemo was keeping his strength down. Harold told me Connie was the light of his life and I know it was hard for her to make the call as she seemed so very distressed. I told her I would be praying for her and I knew that those who received this email would keep her in their thoughts and prayers. I know he leaves his wife, Connie, his son, Keith, a daughter, Kim, and he had a son, Mark that died 9 years ago. Their plans now are to have a memorial service on Saturday, February 26, 2011, in Melbourne, KY. where they lived. I will try to find out the funeral home and maybe we can place something on the web site of the funeral home. She said he really enjoyed the last reunions and had many fond memories of his classmates. I am so sorry to have to send these messages, as it really hurts to lose so many of our classmates.
I believe Will Boyd said this is 52 of our classmates that we know about that we have lost. That is why I feel we need to meet at least once a year just to see everyone.
``xEkAlpZlyZVjwwdQiIb``x1298078675``xAll_Scrappers Death of South Siders' Mother and Kin``xMarileeRobertson53``xEvelyn Harrison Peek, 90, of Coldwater, MS, passed away Feb. 15, 2011. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Lee Pace (class of '57) (Larry Pace, '53), Christine Petroski ('61), and Doris Jean "Cookie" Phelps; sister, Elizabeth "Betty" Louvin; brother, Wm.(Bud) Harrison, niece, Maida "Bunny" McCarthy Johnson ('53), 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 3 great, great grandchildren. Visition held at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar 5-7 Thursday, Service to be Friday Feb. 18 at l:00 p.m. Burial at Edmondson Cemetery in Southaven, MS.``xEkAZAAFVEllnVaoiYT``x1297993518``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1941 class Scrapper--Sam Elliot Burson``xTerryWilliamson51``xSam Elliot Bruson, age 87, of Memphis, died on February 11, 2011 after a short illness. He was a life-long Memphian, attended Lauderdal Elementary and graduated from South Side in 1941. He was a golden Glove boxing champion. He served in the army in World War II and was captured at the Battle of the Bulge and was a Prisoner of War. He received the Purple Heart. He was survived by his wife of almost 63 years, Celia Ray. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Temple Israel Sisterhood Service to the Blind, The Bornblum Solomon Schechter School or a charity of the donor's choice.``xEkAZyuEEVlzeEuBudk``x1297641158``xAll_Scrappers Pearl "Thompson" Carlisle '61....``xLewisDalton59``x
Hernando - JOHNNY T. THOMPSON, 65, died February 11, 2011 at home. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, February 13 at Hernando Funeral Home. Service will be 10 a.m. Monday, February 14 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Hernando. Burial will be in Goodrum Cemetery. He leaves his wife, Jean Adams Thompson of Hernando; daughters, Christi Free (Ken) of Coldwater, Terri Likens of Hernando; son, Ray Thompson (Vicki) of Oneonta, AL; sister, Pearl Carlisle '61 (Tommy '59) of Bartlett, TN; brother, Henry Thompson (Mary Lee) of Manchester, TN; grandchildren, Jessica Thompson, Catie Thompson, Skye Thompson, Ben Likens, Tyler Free, Bailey Free, and Cole Free. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association Hernando Funeral Home (662)429-5260 brentwoodfuneralservices.com
``xEkAZykuAElhiMtEJiQ``x1297624918``xAll_Scrappers Death of classmate Bobby Rose, class of 54.``xTerryWilliamson51``xRobert Everett Rose, age 74, of Memphis, retired attorney, died at his home February 7, 2011. Robert graduated from South Side in the class of 1954 and played on the 54 state championship baseball team. He then attended college at Southwestern in Memphis and played football, baseball and was a champion Golden Glove boxer. After earning his degree, he signed a contract with the Chicago Cubs and following a season with their minor league team in Paris, IL., he returned to Memphis and attended Southern Law School. Upon graduation, he joined the FBI and after 5 years of service, he returned to Memphis to practice law. He was a member of Mullins United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Carolyn. Memorial services will be held Friday, February 11 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel at Mullins United Methodist Church, with visitation to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations. be made to the Alzheimer's Day Service or Mullins United Methodist Church.
Memorial Park Funeral Home---(901) 767-8930``xEkAZkZFFEugixoDeEk``x1297273314``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1961 classmate---Don Green``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received a call from Trudy (Papia) Roberts, class of 59 saying Don Green, class of 61, of Cookville Tennessee died on February 7, 2011.``xEkAZkZEVFpxrOCzFGd``x1297271530``xClass_of_1961 Upcoming class of 61 50th Reunion information.``xTerryWilliamson51``xThe class of 1961 50th Class Reunion will be held on June 4, 2011. Any classmates that have not been mailed an invitation, please call Marsha Fletcher at (901) 748-2606.``xEkAZkpuZEAwaKomnru``x1297204719``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper--Lamor Stevenson, class of 53``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just picked up the phone and called Lamor "Stevie" Stevenson of Olive Branch Mississippi, who was in the class of 53, to ask how he was doing. Lamor has spent some time in the hospital lately and has had a hard time. I spoke to his daughter-in-law and she told me he died this morning, February 7th. Lamor lives across the road from me and it shocked me to hear this news. I will try to update this message at a later date, and in the meantime, keep his family in your prayers.``xEkAZEpEpElCQDBEaxa``x1297101018``xAll_Scrappers A 1956 Scrapper's wife is seriously ill.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from K.G. Coker, class of 56 asks for prayers for Glenda Sanders, wife of John Sanders, class of 56, of Jonesboro Arkansas. John is asking for prayers from everyone for Glenda. She has been diagnosed with cancer in several places. It is apparently inoperable and incurable. The doctor said 16 to 18 months with a year as the average survival rate. She will start chemo this coming week if everything works out or it might be next week. Prayer is a powerful thing and we do believe in it.=====``xEkAZpFkApFCtdmilHg``x1297032903``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1945 Scrapper--Wayne Aubrey Allen``xTerryWilliamson51``xWayne Allen, age 83, passed away on February 4, 2011. He was married to Virginia Anne Milam Allen for 62 years. Wayne graduated from South Side in 1945 and was a champion Golden Gloves boxer. After graduation, he entered the Navy and served on three different ships. He started Allen Electric Co. in 1967. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday February 7, 2011 at Memorial Park Funeral Home with the funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. also at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Bellevue Baptist Church. Memorial Park Funeral Home. (901) 767-8930``xEkAZpFpupuOZqjKYRo``x1297030404``xAll_Scrappers A classmate is very seriously ill--Nelson Eddy Tucker, class of 57.``xTerryWilliamson51``xElbert Lee Tucker,class of 56,of Cleveland Tennessee, tells us that his good friend, Nelson Eddy Tucker,class of 57,of Coldwater Mississippi is seriously ill and that he may not make it much longer. Nelson, who was inducted into the Memphis Boxing Hall of Fame, has throat cancer and is having a hard time. His sister,Robin is staying with a sister in Mid-Town Memphis. Please keep Nelson in your thoughts and prayers.``xEkAyAVlFpuBERXkBoe``x1296958304``xAll_Scrappers Death of Jean Matlock Maranise's Brother``xKathalineHarbison47``xMURRELL E. MATLOCK Sr.
For those of you who didnn't realize who Murrell Matlock was; he was the brother of Jean Matlock Maranise (Class of 1947).
Our prayers and thoughts are with Jean and her family.``xEkAyZlpulEcQWcHbKW``x1296780481``xClass_of_1947 Death of a Scrapper--Jimmy Matlock Sr.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMurrell E. "Jimmy" Matlock SR, age 87 of Bartlett Tn, passed away on January 30, 2011. He was a graduate of South Side (class not known), Veteran of the WWII European Theater, and retired from South Central Bell. He was also a member of the Masonic Desoto Lodge and 32nd degree Scottish Rite, member of the Al Chymia Shrine Temple. He leaves his wife, Joyce Holland Matlock; his children, Sandi White, Tony Murrell, Eddie Matlock JR; and sister Linda Maranise, 6 grandchildren and one great grandchild.``xEkAyZVpuVVEMgWNmRw``x1296750455``xAll_Scrappers The January 2011 Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly was on January 25, 2011``xTerryWilliamson51``xWe had our January 2011 Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly Tuesday night January 25. For the record, it snowed big time that night and it made a large number of Scrappers stay at home. We usually have 200 or more Scrappers attend, but because of the weather, we were down to 108 Scrappers, spouses and guests attending this time. It was a nice crowd, but only about half as many people came. We expected this and we were very glad to see those who attended. We still had some people who came a long way. Henry Alexander, class of 58 & his wife Shirley came all the way from Foley Alabama, and as usual, Nancy (Archer) Magee, class of 52 came from Ft. Worth Texas and June (McCall) Williams, class of 57, came from Vincent Alabama.
There were others who came a long way in the snow and we were glad to see them. We will look for you at the next Scrapper Dinner which will be on the 4th Tuesday of April. If you would like to look and see who came to the last Scrapper Dinner, look below at Lewis Dalton's message. It will tell you how to get there.``xEkAykulEZkxYaxGcDy``x1296248172``xAll_Scrappers SCRAPPER DINNER AT THE PICCADILLY...``xLewisDalton59``x
Just click on that big "PICCADILLY Dinner" button, on the right hand side of the page, to view the names and a copy of the last Newsletter.
Every chance you get, thank Terry & Margie for working so hard to make it all possible.
You can do that at BigScrap51@centurytel.net or
TERRY WILLIAMSON
5530 Malone Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654
``xEkAyEZVlkFyilCeGef``x1296175823``xAll_Scrappers Robert Peden & wife Carolyn Esrey Peden``xTerryWilliamson51``xRobert Peden class of 51 and his wife Carolyn Esrey Peden class of 52 just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on 12/21/2010. Congratulations to them. They will be SCRAPPERS TOGETHER TILL THEY DIE!!! ``xEkAVZkAAyEZGfzsyoS``x1295729961``xAll_Scrappers PICCADILLY DINNER TUESDAY NIGHT!!!``xLewisDalton59``xIf you plan on going to the Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly next Tuesday....January 25th, please take your camera and shoot pictures for the Dinner album. Let me know after the dinner and I'll tell you how to get them to me.
Lewis Dalton '59
TNman59@bellsouth.net``xEkAVVyypAAntfhymYf``x1295566099``xAll_Scrappers Nelson Tucker, class of 56, is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xOn January 20 2011, Elbert “Lee” Tucker of Cleveland Tennessee, class of 56 called and said his good friend, Nelson Tucker, of Coldwater, class of 57, was in the hospital with throat cancer and is in serious condition. Elbert asks that we all keep Nelson in our thoughts and prayers. If there is a change in Nelson’s condition, he will advise us``xEkAVVVZlupHitAOOMs``x1295557840``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1943 Scrapper --Doris Emerson Ives``xTerryWilliamson51``xDoris Emerson Ives, age 85, of Richardson Texas, passed away on January 4, 2011. She was a loving Mother to Jackie Braddock and Judy Stanford of Richardson Texas, Jeanne Zachary of Lancaster Texas and Janet Ives of Vinita Oklahoma, precious wife and widow of John Edward Ives. She is survived by her sister, Clara Christenbury of Southaven, MS, her 4 daughters, six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Ives graduated from South Side High School of Memphis in 1943. In 1971, she earned her nursing degree. She was a member of First Baptist Chuch of Richardson TX. Known for her determination and postive outlook on life, she will be missed by all those that knew and loved her. Sevices will be held at Forest Hill South in Memphis TN at 2 p.m. Friday, January 7 with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. The family request that any memorials be sent to Home Of Hope, P.O. Box 903, Vinita OK 74301. Forest Hill South Funeral Home. (901) 346-3250``xEkAuukuAAptULVuIpG``x1294424990``xAll_Scrappers Bernice Daws Ferrell class of 51 is very ill.``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Ina McBride, class of 51
Bernice Daws Ferrell, class of 51, who lives in Sardis Mississippi is very ill and needs our prayers.``xEkAukVZAlFAuGJsaxl``x1294257983``xAll_Scrappers Merle Gartrell, class of 46, died January 1, 2011``xTerryWilliamson51``xfrom Ina McBride Hensley, class of 51.
Merle Gartrell, class of 46, died January 1, 2011. Merle lived in Manassas Virginia. He was the brother of Jimmy Gartrell, class of 51, who is deceased and his sister Ann Gartrell Anderson, class of 49, who lives in Southaven Mississippi.``xEkAukVZZklWUPCWWQt``x1294257728``xAll_Scrappers New pictures in "From the Past" album...``xLewisDalton59``xThere are a few new pictures in "From the Past" album. They were submitted by Lou Holmes. Lou attended South Side in '45 & '46 and then came back as an ROTC instructor in 1959, 1960, 1962 and 1963.
To view the pictures, click on "Lewis' Gallery" in the upper right corner and then "From the Past"``xEkAkllplEAuPXVksyu``x1292880819``xAll_Scrappers Carolyn Blackburn Butler Obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``xCAROLYN BUTLER
Carolyn did not graduate from South Side but she attended there before she married. She participated in the actvities of the class of 1947 before her husband died . Our prayers are with her family.
Southaven - CAROLYN “BIG MOM” (Blackburn) BUTLER, 81, retired teacher for the DeSoto County School System died Sunday, December 5, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Butler was born March 4, 1929 in Memphis, TN to the late Emiel Eugene and Alice Louella Blackburn. She attended Horn Lake United Methodist Church and was a member of The Daughters of the Confederacy. Visitation will be Sunday, December 12 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Southaven. Services will be held Monday, December 13 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with burial at 1:30 p.m. at West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery in Memphis. Mrs. Butler is survived by one son, William H. Butler, III of Southaven; one daughter, Mary Alice Braswell and her husband, Gary of Olive Branch, MS; one brother, James Blackburn of Alabama; two sisters, Shirley Ann Ditto of Horn Lake, MS and Linda Wharton of Germantown, TN; one grandson, Steve Daniel Mitchell Jr. “Danny” and his wife, Heather M. of Olive Branch, and one great grandson.
``xEkAkEAkkEpDsHBEtzo``x1292192210``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1947 classmate, Nancy Fay Griffin``xTerryWilliamson51``xNancy Fay Griffin, age 81,, died December 8, 2010. She was born in Jackson, TN to John Luther Griffin and Pearl Corneius Griffin. She grew up in Acton, TN and Tupelo, MS and later moved to Memphis where she graduated from South Side High School class of 1947 and Memphis State University. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She worked for the Social Security Administration for over 30 years. She especially enjoyed her nephews, Charles and Will Griffin and was known for her quick wit and curiousity. She was preceded in death by her brother, Neil Griffin; half brothers, John W. Griffin and Charles L. Griffin, and half sisters, Ethel Griffin Landers and Mae Griffin. She leaves her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Nichols Griffin; her nephews, Charles R. Griffin, William N. Griffin (Elise), John L. Griffin; and niece, Carolyn Griffin Keathley. The family requests that memorials be directed to First Baptist Church of Memphis at Poplar and Parkway. Memorial Park Funeral Home. (901) 767-8930``xEkAkpkupAEzBvtspdx``x1292024091``xClass_of_1947 PRAYER REQUEST``xJanHolleyLong57``xJune McCall Williams of the Class of 1957 has a grandson, Justin. I have just learned that Justin was in a serious car accident about 2 weeks ago and has had to have some brain surgery and remains in Intensive Care. This is all the information I have at this time.
Justin needs all our prayers. Please place him on every prayer list available to you.
Many thanks,
Jan Holley Long
Class of 19957``xEkAElFZkAEcGTWxbqU``x1291837291``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1951 classmate---Faye Vickery McVay``xTerryWilliamson51``xFaye Vickery McVay,age 77, of Memphis, passed away on December 6, 2010. Throughout her life she never met a stranger and could always make you smile. Her love and passion was first her family and then her music. Faye was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her son, John McVay (Ami) of Memphis, her 3 grandchildren, her brother, George Vickery, of Olive Branch, MS. and a host of other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, of 51 years, Derrell and many cherished sisters and brothers. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m.--8 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at High Point Funeral Chapel, 3788 Summer Ave. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2010 at High Point Funeral Chapel with interment to follow in Forest Hill Cemetery East on Whitten Road. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to High Point Funeral Chapel. (901)454-5795``xEkAElkFpylNBLftLgT``x1291823068``xAll_Scrappers LIVING TODAY!!!``xLewisDalton59``x
Our dear friend Sonny Cross '53 is having his 76th birthday today. (Dec. 3rd). HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONNY!!!
You can wish Sonny a Happy Birthday at sonnycross1@comcast.net
Look in the upper right hand menu under "Lewis' Gallery".``xEkAEkVlAVApVDpvbXF``x1291258959``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper---Jake Evensky``xTerryWilliamson51``xJake Evensky, long-time Memphian, passed away November 30, in Shreveport, LA. Mr. Evnsky was 90 years old. Born April 23, 1920 in Memphis, to the late Abe and Rebecca Evensky, he was preceded in death by his brother Harry Evensky and three sisters; Miriam Evensky Wener, Ida Evensky Sauer and Mary Evensky Wiener. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ann Evensky; his son, Larry Howard; his daughter-in-law, Lory Rosen Evensky; and his sister, Margaret "Masha" Evensky Norvell; and 3 grandchildren. A graduate of South Side High School, he was a decorated World War II hero, receiving a Purple Heart whith Oak Leaf Cluster, a Sharp Shooters medal, and Bronze Star as part of the 17th Airborne Division. Evensky was a lift-time member of Baron Hirsch Congregation and Sam Schloss Lodge of B'nai B'rith. He worked for the Illnois Central railroad for 30 years. Services will be held in Memphis, 10 a.m. Thursday, Decenmer 2nd at the Sam Abraham Chapel in Baron Hirsch Cemetery. Officiating will be Rabbi Shai Finkelstein. The family requests that any memorials be sent to a charity of the donor's choice.
Canale Funeral Directors---(901) 452-6400``xEkAEkuuVluIyOvOEKP``x1291244584``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1960 classmate's Mother``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom C.L. "Bubba" Ledford, class of '60 and his wife, Delois (Fiveash) Ledford class of 1960, both of Somerville, Tennessee. Their email is Bledfords@yahoo.com
Kathleen Roberts, mother of Beverly Roberts Hix, died November 27, 2010. Beverly was in the South Side class of 1960. Beverly's email is BevRaHix@hotmail.``xEkAEpylulkzNbMDHIK``x1291068482``xAll_Scrappers Message from a 1956 Classmate``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from K.G. Coker, class of 56. I am copying it and sending it to you.
At one of our recent reunions, class of 1956, Elizabeth, Ann Collins Troutman, (Anntaquarius@aol.com) brought some black and white pictures of our South Side High School days. She would like to have them back if you have them or if you know who may have them.
Thanks---
KG Coker, class of 1956 email is (KGCoker@comcast.net)``xEkApyFFApViQlZhBhm``x1290633905``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1949 Classmate--Grace A. Perry``xTerryWilliamson51``xGrace A. Perry, age 79, of Memphis, passed away, Sunday, November 21 at St. Francis Hospital-Bartlett. She was a 1949 graduate of South Side High School, received her Degree as a Registered Nurse from St. Joseph Hospital and was a retired registered nurse with the Memphis Mental Health Hospital Institute. Ms. Perry is survived by her brother, Larry F. Perry who was in the South Side Class of 56, and his wife Frances of Bartlett; cousin, Barbara Perry Oeding of Pensacola, Florida who was in the South Side Class of 56. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 26, at Family Funeral Care-Memphis. The family requests memorials be sent to Kings Daughters and Sons Home in Bartlett. Family Funeral Care---(901)761-8000.``xEkApyEZlZlsBIwFqAm``x1290617878``xClass_of_1949 Death of a class of 1951 classmate--Rose Mary Feezer``xTerryWilliamson51``xRose Mary Feezor, age 77, class of 1951, died November 19, 2010 at Kirby Pines . A graveside servvice will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, November 22, at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from
9 a.m. until the service. She leaves one brother, Earl Feezor; and her cousin, Vanna Sparkman. One brother, William Feezor preceded her in death.
Memorial Park Funeral Home---(901) 767-8930``xEkApuyAyuEyFVapurL``x1290469641``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1946 classmate---John W. "Bill" Kincaid``xTerryWilliamson51``xDr. John W. "Bill" Kincaid, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 20 after a 24 year battle with Cancer. He was an active member of Germantown Christian Center. He was born on February 6, 1928 in Troy TN. and was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Velma Kincaid. He graduated from South Side High School in 1946 and UT School of Pharmacy in 1951. He retired from the Upjohn Company after 32 years and became the Pharmacy Manager of Rite Aid Pharmacy. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; children--Kent Kincaid, David Kincaid, Sherry King, and Rocky King and Dale King of Tailihina, OK; 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was a loving husband, Father, Papa and friend whose sense of humor will be long remembered as will his many stories. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, Poplar Avenue, with funeral services Tuesday at 1 p.m., also at the funeral home. Entombment will follow in Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family requests that memorials by given to Baptist Trinity Home Care and Hospice or the National Kidney Foundation of West Tennessee. Online condolences may be made at memphisfuneralhome.net. Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens. 5599 Poplar Avenue (901) 725-9199.``xEkApFVEElEfnZGxgQz``x1290351181``xAll_Scrappers A Commentary on South Memphis by Sonny Cross '53``xLewisDalton59``x
An Answer to Sydney Bonner and Commentary on South Memphis
Sydney Bonner, who now lives in Florida, sent me a video tape last year of some of the old memorable neighborhoods and businesses frequented over the early years by the South Memphis kids and what they looked liked in 1998. I think the letter is self explanatory. John Ryan, South Side Alumni took these pictures and narrated the places of interest………..I have revised my letter to Sydney in order to make it less bold, dicey and more presentable to the South Side group………..Sonny
November 18, 2009
Sydney,
Thanks for sending the tape narrated by John Ryan………I got a chance the other day to watch some of the South Memphis areas which depicted so many nostalgic moments in my life. Some of the buildings are still remaining but with little or none of the same businesses in operation. My mind and heart reeks with some sadness when I see the neighborhoods, the likes of which, have gone from being healthy and happy ones to those that in existence today...
I understand this is a 1998 tape; so it must be a lot worst now than in 2009………….Over the years, debilitation and destruction has come to old South Memphis as it now looks like a war zone in much of the city. A city in the past that got a great reputation for being one of the cleanest cities in the country is now a passing fantasy and looks dim for the prospects of this celebration ever being held again.
I did travel around and see some of these miserable sites, some obliterated and some areas I couldn’t recognize any more. Some sites were no more, but some had been refurbished in some degree and turned into some other useful purpose. I guess!
Anyway, it was a good lesson for me as I must now realize that life marches on without my astute evaluations and approval for the neighborhoods.
Anyway, I appreciate your kind thoughts in sending me this wonderful reminder of a time long ago when God allowed me to move about, walking and running in a neighborhood that meant so much to me then as well as giving some pleasant memories that are still in my memory bank.
You and I and all of us have had these same or similar experiences which have reshaped our lives to some degree and brought about certain attached loyalties to one another. Our days at South Side will never be forgotten and our friends wherever they may be continue to be a necessary and happy part of our daily lives as evidenced in our thinking and in our actions.
I guess, Sydney that is why many of us can be considered as hopeless romantics. When you think about it, that’s not such a bad label to have, is it? The days have come and gone but we are left with such vivid memories of parents who raised us, nurtured us, fed us, dressed us, packed our lunches and sent us on our way…but, now, in most cases have since passed on. And, let us never forget our South Memphis special friends and neighbors who sat on their porches and watched after one another. A time when we could leave our doors unlocked at night and play in the streets, and on the school grounds and walk to the neighborhood parks. No T.V. but maybe a radio to hear Red Skelton or maybe Bob Hope, or listen to the report of the ongoing WWll, etc. No air condition but maybe a window fan in some of the homes. And the beat goes on. But despite it all, it was, I think, overall, a very happy time in our lives in so many ways. Not all was so rosy but looking back now…..one might just say these times were very good. We might go so far as saying we are so fortunate in being raised in a community with so many good people. .
Those friendships are still nurtured today through our meetings and activities which are not only existing but thriving for all Scrapper age groups. I often think of the teachers and coaches who gave meaning to our lives in so many ways. They did it because they were dedicated to their profession and to those of us who listened and did what we were supposed to do at the time. A discipline, I might add, that can only be fully appreciated when we all grew up and became better folks by it all. Even though, those times are just memories now, the principles learned during these days of old will be with us until we see our Maker. In the swiftness and sweetness of time, I sometimes wonder where our childhood went. Now I know!! It was a time well spent and you just hate leaving it. It’s kind of like hating to see your kids grow up and one day they have the same or similar experiences just like we had.
So, I’m sure that is the way our Great Lord ordained it all to be and in all this way!
Let me hear from you from time to time about your new great life in the sunshine state.
Thanks again…………………Sonny…..Best to the wife!
``xEkApkAppAEfBcecWsW``x1290290091``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1945 classmate--Mary Rose Smith Hardin``xTerryWilliamson51``xMary Rose Smith Hardin, age 84, of Memphis passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at Kirby Pines Estates. She was born January 16, 1926 to Hugh Smith and Nell Easterday Smith. She is survived by her husband Kenneth Hardin of Memphis; son and daughter-in-law Ken and Beverly Hardin of Memphis; son and daughter-in-law David and Denise Hardin of Germantown; daughter and son in-law Lynn and Dan Ferrell of Franklin TN; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; she is predeceased by her sister Dorothy Young of Phoenix AZ. and leaves her brother-in-law J. Terry Young. Mary Rose was a 1945 graduate of South Side High School and received her Master's from Memphis State. She was a teacher in the Memphis City School System for 23 years and she was the former pianist at Bellevue Baptist Church and she and her husband were currently members of Second Baptist Church. A family graveside service will be held on Friday, November 19 at 3 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery with visitation at Second Baptist Church 4680 Walnut Grove Road from 5-8 p.m. Friday evening. A celebration of her life will be held on November 20, at 11:30 at Second Baptist Church. A brief visitation prior to the service will begin at 10 a.m. The family requests that Memorials be sent to Second Baptist Church Missions or Music Ministry or to the Arthritis Foundation.
Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens 5599 Poplar Ave.
(901) 725-0100.``xEkApEApAFkzswZLPSR``x1290190932``xAll_Scrappers Scrapper, Ronald "Butch" Tonahill, class of 56 died last week.``xTerryWilliamson51``xA recent email from K.G. Coker on November 15th , class of 56 says that Ronald "Butch" Tonahill, age 73, class of 56, died last week after a long illness.``xEkApEppkyFSJsnHWPv``x1290100263``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1954 classmate--Max Turner``xTerryWilliamson51``xMax L. Turner, age 76, of Hernando Mississippi, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Desoto Health Care Services. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Forest Hill South with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in Forest Hill South Cemetery . Capt. Turner retired from Memphis Fire Department after 32 years of service. He was born in Pontotoc County, Mississippi and was a 1954 graduated of South Side High School in Memphis where he played tackle on the Scrapper football Team. He was also a faithful member of Love Community Baptist Church in Hernando. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Earline Eddington Box; step-mother Jsckie Self Turner and step-father James w. Box. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Joyce Herring Turner; a daughter, Melanie Turner (David) of Horn Lake Mississippi and son, Rodney Blake Turner (Shari) of Hernando; his father, Henry Doyle Turner and one sister, Sue Creely (Earl) both of Tupelo/ two grandsons, Rodney Craig Feuerstacke and T.J. Hughes )Becky) of Horn Lake, one granddaughter Lindsey Hughes (Matt) of Ca; 6 great-grandchildren, a special cousin, David Gregory of Woodland MS. also 7 special nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the nurses, PCA's and staff of Baptist Restorative Hospital for all the kindness and love shown to us for the past 3 months.
Forest Hill South Funeral Home. (901) 346-3250``xEkAppAyEVuLpZSYlHn``x1290096154``xAll_Scrappers A message from De Lavelle Carroll, class of 1955.``xTerryWilliamson51``xGloria Nebughr Bihm, our classmate of South Side High 1955 passed away and went home on November 2, 2010. I remember her a pretty girl with a smile. Look at her information below and be sure to leave a message in her guest book, for her children.
http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Gloria-Bihm&lc=2230&pid=146401259&mid=4430536
Also, Richard Henley, our classmate of South Side High 1955 is in Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital following complicated gall bladder surgery. He is in 3rd floor, room #4 of ICU and is not coming out of the surgery well. His wife, Lynn, told me that his doctor said that having visitors would help him by using his brain to talk and answer questions. He can have visitors any time of the day. When I visited him on Friday, the best he could do was to answer yes or no, while looking at me. It had been over a week since his surgery and he didn't recognize anyone.
De Lavelle Carroll
``xEklAAFkpkAnbWGHDrd``x1289932029``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper---Dudley Kelly Boston, class of 1948``xTerryWilliamson51``xDudley Kelly Boston of Germantown went to be with his Heavenly Father on November 12, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Winford and Lucille Boston of Memphis. He is survived by his wife, Florence Ann Boston and her children, Laurie King Jackson (Jack) and their sons Nash, Zach and Cody Jackson of Colliervile, Susan King Center (Matt) and their sons Blake and Chandler Center of Atlanta and Crantin King (Abi) and their son Wilkins and daughter Ellie King of Germantown, and his son Jonathan Boston of Germantown and his daughter Laura and son Scott Boston, and his daughter Kelly Kidd and her daughter Machenzie Kidd of Fort Walton, Florida. He is also survived by a brother-in-law Keith Wilkins (Lucy) of Hot Springs, AR and their sons Keith and John Wilkins. Dudley graduated from South Side High School in 1948 and Memphis State University. He taught at Germantown High School where he also coached the girls' softball team and kept the football status for 20 years. He was a faithful and active member of Bellevue Baptist Church where he served as an usher and a host on the new member committee. He was a follower of Christ and considered it an honor to be used by him. Services honoring his homegoing will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Poplar with visitation at 1 p.m. followed by his service at 2:30 on Monday. Bruial will be at Southwoods Cemetery on Hacks Cross Road.
Memorial Park Funeral Home (901) 767-8930.``xEklAZuFyyZaDcnCFLL``x1289743667``xAll_Scrappers An update about Max Turner, class of 54 from Robert McCaskill, class of 53``xTerryWilliamson51``xTHIS MORNING I TALKED TO JOYCE [Herring] TURNER, class of 54, ABOUT MAX Turner, (class of 54) HER HUSBAND, WHO HAS BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL ALMOST ALL OF 2010 AND IS NOW IN REHAB AT BAPTIST DESOTO. MAX HAS LOST OVER 100 POUNDS DURING HIS HOSPITAL STAY. HIS PROBLEM BEGAN WITH A KIDNEY STONE THAT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. THEN HE DEVELOPED STAPH INFECTION FOR WHICH HE HAS TAKEN VERY STRONG MEDICATION FOR MONTHS. THE STAPH INFECTION IS NO LONGER A PROBLEM BUT MAX NOW SLEEPS A GREAT DEAL OF THE TIME AND HIS PROGNOSIS IS NOT KNOWN. JOYCE SAYS THE MOST IMMEDIATE NEED IS PRAYER FROM ALL OF HIS FRIENDS THAT HE WILL RECOVER. SHE SAYS THAT CARDS OR NOTES TO MAX ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED AND THAT DURING THE TIME HE IS AWAKE HE READS THEM.
PLEASE SEND THEM TO THEIR HOME @ 7721 HWY 51 SOUTH..........HERNANDO, MS. 38632 AND SHE WILL TAKE THEM TO THE HOSPITAL. I have an email address for Joyce of JoyceTrnr@msn.com
DON'T FORGET TO PRAY FOR JOYCE ALSO.``xEklAyZpEyAzQhFbUwg``x1289670169``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Dudley Boston, class of 48 died today.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just received a call from James Jordon, class of 48 telling me that Dudley Boston class of 48 died this morning. A group of Scrapper boys did their weekly get together this morning and Dudley was not there. Dudley has been in the hospital for approximately 6 to 7 weeks and yesterday, when I called to ask about him, I was told he was being moved to a hospice unit. We all know what that meant and sure enough, it did not take long after that. I will let you know more about the funeral details later so keep Dudley, his wife Florence and the rest of his family in your prayers.``xEklAVAFApAEAsjDbrd``x1289593909``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1949 Classmate--Betty Manis Friedman Nash``xTerryWilliamson51``xBetty Manis Friedman Nash, South Side Scrapper class of 1949, of Knoxville passed away November 7, 2010. Born in Memphis, she lived in Knoxville since 1961 where she taught school for 25 years. She is preceded in death by her parents Yetta and Charles Manis; husbands James Friedman and Herbert Nash; son Paul Friedman and sister Ruth Lahn. Survivors are son Charles M. Friedman, MD of Little Rock; son and daughter-in-law Jay Friedman, MD and Jennifer Luallen Friedman, MD of Seattle; sister Laura Osofsky of Jacksonville, FL; brother in law Jay Kalhn of Memphis; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and best friend Lindsay Wright of Knoxville. Memorial donations may be made to the Knox County Public Library (865)215-8709.``xEklAVkyFEZkshFFRXA``x1289526317``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1961 classmate--Barbara Ann Nance Dowdy``xTerryWilliamson51``xBarbara Ann Nance Dowdy, age 67, of Fayette County formerly of Mamphis, passed away on November 8, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Barbara was born at home and nearly didn't survive her difficult birth. She was a proud 1961 graduate of South Side High School. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Gerald McLain Dowdy, two sons, Gerald Wayne and William Jonathan "Bud" Dowdy, a daughter-in-law Robin Paige Clement Dowdy, three grandchildren, two brothers Ronald Griffin and Larry Herbert Nance, 2 sisters in law, Carole and Donna Nance, and nieces and nephews. Barbara was preceded in death by parents, William Herbert and Lurline Belle Griffin Nance, her brother James Bonard Nance who was in the South Side Scrapper class of 58 and her niece Angela. The family requests that any memorials be sent to the Wings Cancer Foundation or the American Cancer Society. Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens--3700 North Germanown Road (901)725-0100``xEklAVkkEEFyMlCfsXY``x1289522113``xClass_of_1961 Death of a Scrapper--Paul Cleveland Sharpe, class of 43.``xTerryWilliamson51``xPaul Cleveland Sharpe, age 85, of Memphis, class of 43, passed away November 4, 2010. He was born to Sydney B. Sharpe and Susie R. (Sturdivant) Sharpe on October 21, 1925, Paul graduated from South Side High School in 1943 where he was a halfback on the Scrapper grid team. Shortly after graduation, Paul was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in England, France, Belgium and Holland. He attended Memphis State where he was a member of the Memphis State’s first post-World War II golf team and he met his wife of 61 years, Elmira Jane (Weakley) Sharpe of Raleigh Tennessee. He had 2 daughters, Connie Marie and Brooxie Lynn. Paul became an outstanding golfer and was president of the Memphis Golf Association in 1972. He is survived by his wife, Jane, his sister, Jean Gardner of Clarksdale, TN, his daughters, Connie Jones and Brooxie Keary and her husband Jon of Tulsa, 3 granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. The family requests memorials be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
``xEklAEZFyplqnuiCeJq``x1289173608``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Curtis D. Glenn, class of 56``xTerryWilliamson51``xCurtis D. Glenn, age 72, of Memphis, self-employed, passed away November 5, 2010 at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Lula Glenn. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Faye Glenn, daughters, Cristal Wooster and Melody Warrick; son, Mike Glenn; step-daughters, Lisa Owen and Nancy Burke; brothers and sisters, Brenda, Lula Belle, Monaya (Monte), Mary Ann, Charles and Zelma; grandchildren, Mike, Jr, Shandi, Shelby, Hunter, Emily, Sara and Matthew. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 7, and from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 8, both at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch, MS. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Southwoods Cemetery. The family requests memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society. Please visit www.brantleyfuneral.com where condolences may be expressed to the family. Brantley Funeral Home. 6875 Cockrum Street--(662) 895-2310.``xEklAEZEEAkWHutfJHe``x1289171192``xClass_of_1956 About our last Scrapper Dinner``xTerryWilliamson51``xOur last Scrapper Dinner was on October 26, 2010 at the Piccadilly Cafeteria. Usually, I put the number of attentees and a list of those who attended on this web site, BUT, I messed up and lost the names of the attendees. There is no way I can remember WHO came, so I had to leave it off this time. I got the name tags who came to the Dinner mixed up with those who did not come. What a mess up. I had to leave it off this time but I will do better next time. I did however get the correct count and it was 211 Scrappers, spouses, and guests who attended.``xEklApZuZpFzMscrMzz``x1289074703``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1941 classmate--Ed Cline``xTerryWilliamson51``xEdward Cline comes from a large South Side Scrapper family
Ed graduated in the year 1941. His brother Raymond Cline,
deceased, was in the class of 1942, his sister, Martha Cline Stovall of Olive Branch MS. was in the class of 47, and her husband, Joe Stovall was in the class of 47.
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Edward Thomas Cline was born December 1, 1922 in Paducah Kentucky to Mark Edward and Violet Ruthers Bass Cline. Shortly after his birth, the family relocated to Memphis Tennessee where he grew up. He met and married Jean Bailey in 1946 after returning from World War II. They made their home in Memphis raising their four children. In 1986, he and Jean moved to the Tulsa area to be closer to their children, who lived in Oklahoma and Texas. Ed was a decorated Staff Sargeant in World War II, where he served as a gunner on a bomber stationed in England. After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the Army Air Corps, he was employed as a locomotive engineer for the Illinois Central Railroad where he faithfully worked for forty- four years before retiring. He also served as local chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for many years. Ed was devoted to his family and church, serving as a deacon and elder for many years. He enjoyed being a hunter, a fisherman, a handy-man, and a gardener. His "World Class" tomatoes were enjoyed by all as he generously shared them with many friends and neighbors. Ed is remembered best as always being the first one to volunteer for any project where his many skills were needed. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of fifty-eight years, Jean Ellen Bailey Cline and his only brother Raymond. He is survived by his sister Martha, along with his four children, Peggy, Mark, Trudy and Bruce, His ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren affectionately called him "Grandaddy". He lived a very long and rich life, full of blessings. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, November 6 at 2 p.m. at the Christian Chapel Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Interment will follow in Floral Haven Memorial Gardens in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Floral Haven Funeral Home (918)252-2518``xEklApVAyZAZzucPFlw``x1289059679``xAll_Scrappers Gloria Shute Worsham ``xKathalineHarbison47``xGloria Worsham, Class of 1947 Monday, November 1, 2010 9:30 PM
From: "Gary.Worsham@Regions.com"
I am the son of Gloria Worsham, class of 1947. She died June 19th of Thyroid Cancer. After we went through her papers, we found some correspondence and an old annual of South Side High School. We had no idea of some of the things we saw such as her time as a cheerleader and some of the clubs she was in. Momma was very quiet and private about certain things. What a great gift to see some of these pictures. This event has caused us to be even more curious about her high school days. Is there any information or pictures you can provide us about Momma and what she did in high school? I am so sorry we did knot know all this when she was still alive. We would have talked her head off seeking details of her high school days. If there is someone I could write or call? I would really appreciate any help you could provide. I have her house and still get her mail at 807 Sunset Drive, Grenada, Ms. But you might want to mail anything to me at my address which is:
670 Rolling Oaks Drive
Grenada, Ms. 38901
Thanks for any help you might be able to provide. Feel free to call or e-mail me as detailed below.
P.S. If you can help Gary, please contact me:
kathalineh@yahoo.com
``xEkllAkEupETmxrLSTH``x1288921401``xAll_Scrappers More Dinner photos...by Lou Holmes '48``xLewisDalton59``xLook in "Lewis' Gallery", upper right menu under "South Side Scrapper Quarterly Dinners", for more photos from last Tuesday night.
Thanks to Lou Holmes '48``xEkllyylEplBNchwTak``x1288668108``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper classmate's son.``xTerryWilliamson51``xOn October 29th 2010, Donald L. Hawkins,of Senatobia Mississippi, class of 57, says that his wife, Patricia A. (Ivy) Hawkins, class of 64, just lost her third child. He was 36 years old and had a heart attack and died at his home in Crystal Springs, Mississippi, near Jackson MS on Wednesday evening October 27th. Please keep this family in your prayers during this terrible time.``xEkllFAEEFkJfngfnnJ``x1288391132``xAll_Scrappers Scrapper Dinner Pictures...``xLewisDalton59``xSonny Cross just emailed 17 new pictures for the Scrapper Dinner album. To see them, click "Lewis' Gallery" in the right hand menu and then "South South Scrappers Quarterly Dinners."
I also received an email from Lou Holmes this morning. He is mailing a disk with pictures from Tuesday night. I'll upload those as soon as I get them.
Thanks Sonny and Lou.
``xEkllFyuFyyGaYZhfbS``x1288364366``xAll_Scrappers The Scrapper Dinner....last night. (10-26-10)``xLewisDalton59``xIf you took pictures at the Piccadilly Dinner last night (10-26-10), please send them to me so I can upload them to the "Scrapper Dinner" album.
As most of you know, I'm unable to attend to take pictures but I can upload your pictures to the website.
If you haven't looked at the pictures lately, Sonny Cross took a few at the last dinner and sent them to me.
You can email them to me at TNman59@bellsouth.net or mail a disk to:
Lewis Dalton
6256 Skylight Dr.
Bartlett, TN 38135
``xEkllEAVVEkWUoHGUWk``x1288195512``xAll_Scrappers Death of Classmate - 1958``xHenryAlexander58``xPEGGY CAROL (PLACE) BABIN, age 70, of the Hickory Withe Community, went to be with her Lord on October 21, 2010. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Peebles West Funeral Chapel in Oakland, TN. with interment in Mt. Pleasant, Hickory Withe Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. on Monday at Peebles Chapel. Peggy attended Cummings grade school and graduated from South Side in 1958. She was devoted member of Hickory Withe First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Jerry, who attended Catholic High and also graduated in 1958. Peggy was known for her outgoing personality, uplifting spirit and her love for life. She leaves her son, David L. Babin of Hickory Withe, a daughter, Stacy Cowell of Cordova, and a sister, Norma P. McKinney, of Southaven, MS. She also is survived by two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. If you need further information, you may contact Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes & Crematory West Chapel—Oakland, TN at 901-465-3535. We will certainly miss our “Little Peggy”, as we fondly called her in high school.``xEklZAuullZuCocyNkS``x1287944887``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1937 Scrapper--Frances Bledsoe Jones ``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrances Bledsoe Jones, age 90, of Memphis, passed away October 21st, 2010. She was born in Memphis and was in the class of 1937.. She served as the executive secretary at Kraus-Model Cleaners for both the founder, Mr. Abe Scharff, and later for his son, Mr. Jack Scharff. She was with Kraus-Model for 54 years. She was also active for many years as an officer with "Executive Women International." It was at Kraus-Model that she met her husband of 43 years, the late David W. Jones. They were active members of St. Luke's Methodist Church. She leaves a daughter, Ellen Renfrow (Jerry) of Germantown and a son, David W. Jones (Beth) of Franklin. She leaves four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She also leaves two sisters, Virginia Pou of Olive Branch and Dorothy Strickland of Huntsville Al. The visitation will be held from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, October 23, at Memorial Park Funeral Home. A graveside service will immediately follow at Memorial Park Cemetery at 3:30.
Memorial Park Funeral Home (901) 767-8930.``xEklZluulyuneEoELLR``x1287844864``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Jeff Gillenwater Sr., class of 50``xTerryWilliamson51``xJeff Gillenwater, SR., age 78, of Collierville TN. died Monday, October 18, 2010 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 20 from 5-8 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 3:30 p.m., Thursdy October 21 in Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Gillenwater was a retired Allstate Agent after 35 years. He was a great father and grandfather and dedicated to his family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Wanda Gillenwater. He leaves a daughter, Regina Gillenwater; one son, Davis Gillenwater, both of Memphis, and a granddaughter, Meghan Gillenwater. Memorials may be sent to Make-A-Wish Foundation.Memorial Park Funeral Home---(901) 767-8930``xEklZVAkkFARMseEoZr``x1287592239``xAll_Scrappers Death of Ted Edward Morrison, class of 56``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from K.G. Coker, class of 56 says that his classmate, Ted Edward Morrison class of 56 died.
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HORN LAKE — The memorial service for Ted Edward Morrison, age 72, class of 56, was held Monday at Twin Lakes Baptist Church in Horn Lake Mississippi. Morrison died Oct. 14. He leaves his wife of 48 years, Helga Morrison; three daughters, Linda Pryor, Janie Conner, and Luzia White; five grandchildren, April Rush, Talisha Clark, Billy Rush, James Conner, and Katie Stewart; five great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Clark, Devin Clark, Kailee Clark, Christian Rush, and Gavin Rush Ball; one sister, Linda Turner; one brother, Scott Morrison; and two nieces, Beth Wiles and Donna Arnold. Any memorials may be made to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation.
``xEklZuuklEurOsmgnpG``x1287442814``xAll_Scrappers Death of Classmate - 1958``xHenryAlexander58``xMargaret Earlyne (Bounds) Edwards – October 22, 1940 – October 8, 2010. This past Friday, our dear friend Earlyne went to her eternal home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She had suffered from congestive heart failure and pneumonia over the past few months and also was a diabetic her entire life. She will be remembered by her many friends, as the girl with a warm, friendly smile and as a true friend and caring person. We all share many wonderful memories of how our lives intertwined with her's and even in her illness; she always wanted to know how her Scrapper friends were doing. She will be missed by all of us who loved her and called her our friend. Earlyne lost her son David in an automobile accident this past February. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Jackson (Anthony), five grandchildren and one great grandchild and her husband Alan, all of Hernando, MS. She also leaves her sister, Mary (Bounds) Caldwell (Larry) of Memphis. There will be a Memorial Service of the celebration of her life at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, at the Hernando Baptist Church located at 11 East Center Street in Hernando. In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request that you either make a donation to a special fund called “David’s Kids Fund” at First Tennessee Bank, to help with their expenses or to the Diabetes Association. Cards may be sent to Lisa Jackson, 3430 Ohara Cove, Hernando, MS 38632.``xEklyZVZVpyRJIhZfzq``x1286757506``xAll_Scrappers Eddie Genes class of 51 had back surgery.``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Glenn Moore, class of 51
Eddie Genes,of Collierville, class of 51, is in Baptist East Hospital in Memphis in late September. Eddie recently had very serious back surgery, and a large malignant tumor was discovered on his spine. We will try to keep you updated on Eddie.---
``xEklykkkFEZadWwzEIV``x1286222317``xAll_Scrappers Grandson of 2 Scrappers is about to get out of the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAndrew Lafferty,age 27, grandson of Joe Terrell, South Side class of 1952 and Ann Stoddard Terrell, class of 1957, fell down a flight of stairs and seriously hurt himself. Andrew has been in the hospital and will be coming home shortly. Please keep Andrew and his family in your prayers.``xEklypukEZpgnyQjbtR``x1286042170``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmates Husband--Julia Watson Burgett--class of 54.``xTerryWilliamson51``xDonald Martin Burgett, Husband of Julia Ann Watson Burgett for 53 years,class of 54, of Southaven Mississippi, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2010. Donald is survived by his wife Julia, his daughter, Donna Burgett Wiseman (Mike), his son, Gregory Martin Burgett (Jill), one grandson, one granddaughter, and 2 great grandchildren. There will be a Memorial Service on Friday, October 1st at 1 p.m. with visitation at 12 p.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church, 8816 Poplar Pike, Germantown. The family requests any memorials be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.
Bartlett Funeral Home---(901) 372-5555``xEklVllFFkVOAYwjdjS``x1285883325``xAll_Scrappers Death of Classmate's Mother``xHenryAlexander58``xROBERTA ANN LOOSIER
Roberta Ann Loosier, 92, died at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis on September 20, 2010. The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 23, from 47 p.m. and funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday, September 24, all at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens on Poplar Avenue. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Midtown Cemetery where she will be buried next to her husband Clyde M. Loosier. Born on November 9, 1917 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she moved to Memphis, Tennessee in the late 1930’s. Mrs. Loosier immediately joined First Presbyterian Church of Memphis where she was an Elder and member of the Women of the Church. She was a homemaker and preschool teacher who saw God through children. Family was always first in her life followed by her love of animals. She is survived by her daughter Roberta Loosier Davis (Benson) of Knoxville, TN; sons, Jimmy Loosier of Memphis, C. Marshall Loosier, Jr. (Jo Ann) of Conroe, TX, and Miller M. “Zootie” Loosier of Collierville, TN; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church of Memphis.
``xEklVVpllZyfTjHTCXQ``x1285508876``xAll_Scrappers Our Classmate, Jeff Gillenwater, class of 50 is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email today from Davis Gillenwater who is the son of Jeff Gillenwater, who was in the class of 1950. Davis says his Dad is in the Collierville Baptist Hospital, room 238. He has been in the hospital since September 13th. His prostrate cancer has spread to the bone throughout his body. He is not eating and hasn't eaten since he has been here and getting weaker by the day. The cancer prognosis was/is a couple of years give or take, but as weak as he is and still not eating, time will not be on his side. Davis asks us to keep his Dad in prayer. Jeff was a district sales manager with Allstate Insurance many years ago and he hired me as an Allstate agent. He then went back as an agent and we worked together 26 years before retiring.``xEklVFuAFuVqQTaSagI``x1285349345``xAll_Scrappers Third Tuesday breakfast Class of '47``xKathalineHarbison47``xWe had a good group at our third Tuesday breakfast. Those present were: Buddy Musser, Eunice and "Bozo" Carr, Joe Bowen, Geraldine McDaniel & her daughter, Debby; Martha and Joe Stovall,Marguerite Kirksey, Darlene Walker Rikard, Pat Mc Ilvain, Tom Gipson, Charlene Davis Norvell, Frances York Mickelberry,Doris Jean Wright Tanner, Kathryn & Elmer Chapman, and Kathaline Bigelow Harbison. We were especially glad to have Eva Webb Donaldson back with us; she has been absent due to a case of shingles.
AS always, we welcome any Scrapppers and their mates to join us for fun and fellowship. We meet at Perkin's Restaurant every third Tuesday of each month at 9 A.M., located near the corner of Park Avenue and White Station.``xEklVkpVuApUIEADygJ``x1285205490``xAll_Scrappers Death of a member of the Class of 1937``xwjroberts``xFrances Wiseman Roberts, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 19, 2010, at Southerland Place Senior Living in Germantown surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Roberts, known to all as “Mamama”, was a homemaker and retired employee of the Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk’s office. She was a committed Christian and at her death was a member of Bellevue Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Roberts, her daughter Jane Roberts Allen, Cynthiana, KY, three brothers and two sisters. She is survived by her four sons, Jack Roberts (Nancy), Jeff Roberts (Becky) of Germantown, TN, John Roberts (Kathy) of Bartlett, TN and Jim Roberts of Chattanooga, TN. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Among her lifelong passions were her family, reading, travel and the history of Memphis. She devoted her life to her family, friends and Savior. She will always be loved and greatly missed. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 22 beginning at 11 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 12 a.m., both at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens Poplar Chapel. Interment will follow in the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 4000 Forest Hill Irene Road, Memphis, TN 38125. The family requests that memorials in her name be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please visit www.memphisfuneralhome.net where online condolences may be given to the family. Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens 5599 Poplar Avenue (901)725-0100
Published in The Commercial Appeal on September 21, 2010``xEklVEpyVAZmuGrWPXM``x1285106597``xAll_Scrappers Shirley Jones Gillentine (Class of '47)``xKathalineHarbison47``xShirley Jones Gillentine fell today and broke her hip. She is at St. Francis Hospital Bartlett. At this time she has not been assigned a room number.
Please keep Shirley in your prayers.
``xEkluZulEVVxBIhCiSe``x1284748155``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate---Robert (Bob) L. Hardin, class of 45``xTerryWilliamson51``xRobert L. (Bob) Hardin, age 83, of Memphis passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 at the home of his son, Tim Hardin and wife Linda of Olive Branch, MS. Survivors include his sons; Robert L. Hardin Jr. and his wife Mary Jane of Cleveland TN, Kenneth L. Hardin and his wife Sharon of Charlotte NC, and Timothy B. Hardin and his wife Linda of Olive Branch, MS, grandchildren, Christi Rebedah, Emily Kenny, Mandy Christina and Justin; brother, Michael Musso. Bob was a member of Chist United Methodist Church and was preceded in his death by his wife of 54 years, Betty Hardin. Bob and Betty met at Southside High School and wed in 1949. Bob enlisted in the US Army toward the end of World War II serving primarily with the reconstruction of Poland and the Korean War. He returned to Memphis after his discharge. Bob retired from the Federal Postal Service in 1975 and was active in retirement with his church, family and golfing friends. Bob and his family are grateful to Jeanette Jones, her crew and Hospice for all the support, love and care during Bob's last years. Visitation will be from 5-7p.m. on Monday at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Memorial Park, and the burial will follow in Southwoods Cemetery.
Memorial Park Funeral Home (901) 767-8930``xEkluFlVFlyOARdpMrk``x1284385386``xAll_Scrappers Death of Barri Boyd Hill, daughter of William (Bill) Boyd & Regina Falcinelli Boyd, both class of 1954.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBarri Boyd Hill joined her Lord and Savior September 7, 2010 after a long illnes. She was born to William and Regina Boyd on December 27, 1959 in Memphis. She leaves her children, daughters Lauren Lunsford and Hannah Hill and son, McKenzie Hill, and her parents Bill and Regina Boyd, sisters Jamie Sartain (Jay) and Shannon Barnett (Kip), all of the Memphis area. She was a member of Hope Presbyterian Church. She was a sweet, easy-going, always smiling person, who only spoke of the good in people. She dearly loved her children and her entire family and her many friends. She was employed by Syncada in Collierville. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. Friday, also at Memorial Park with burial at Memphis Memory Gardens, 6444 Raleigh La-Grange Road. Memorial Park Funeral Home (901) 767-8930``xEklupukyZZRJgheIXw``x1284042677``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1940 class--- Scapper, William S. Cockroft``xTerryWilliamson51``xNatalie Cockroft Ragon, of Jackson Tennessee, class of 1946 said in an email that her brother Willaim S. Cockroft of Collierville died on June 7 2010. William was in the class of 1940. Please keep William's family in your prayers.``xEklFAlVuuEpIMHHVhY``x1283985441``xAll_Scrappers Death of Bill & Regina Boyd's daughter, Barri Hill``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just received word that Bill "Willie" Boyd & Regina Falcinelli Boyd's daughter Barri Hill died yesterday, September 7th. There are no details yet, but when they arrive, we will pass them. Please keep Bill & Regina in your thoughts and prayers during this terrible time. Bill & Regina were both in the class of 54.``xEklFAZEkykRFUnjrpp``x1283971262``xAll_Scrappers Donald (Ducky) Arwood Obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``x
DONALD C. ARWOOD, 83, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010 at Baptist East Hospital. Services will be at 12 noon Tuesday, September 7 at Forest Hill South with visitation 2 hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Forest Hill South Cemetery. Mr. Arwood graduated from South Side High School in 1945. He was the former chief building inspector for the city of Memphis and a member of Central Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Shelton Arwood. He leaves his wife, Frances Arwood; two children, Penny McKinney Smith (Charles) and Richard B. Arwood (Mary Lou); three stepchildren, Chris Byrd (Mary), Cathy Morris (Jimmy) and Patti Pattat (Johnnie); 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Forest Hill South Funeral Home 901-346-3250
Published in The Commercial Appeal ``xEklFZlkpVpqsBEnSSu``x1283782050``xAll_Scrappers A Little Sonnet from Sonny Cross...``xLewisDalton59``x
Bubba Blackwell Senior Golf Tournament…
September 9, 2010.
An Old Scrapper Golf Sonnet
Once again we are ready to fight, the past years we gave all our might;
Never a triumph, never a win, what can one do with the same old men.
Drop them, I may, it’s difficult to do, when you spend so many good years…. with the same old crew.(grin)
Few years left if any at all, why should we suffer another great fall?
We’ll fight, pinch, swindle and scam and hopefully win anyway we can;
This be our destiny, this be our might, yes, we are old but still can fight; so, this is our year, we’ll win, I say, we’ll do it with pride…. the old Scrapper way.
And when someday when we all reach those marvelous Pearly Gates,
Not to far behind…..will be my same old mates.
And to Bubba, George, Joe and Gerald who are always on call… much is appreciated by Scrappers all.
You’ve done your job and stood so tall, whether we win or loose does seem small.
But thanks for those past memories you created so well, our lives have been made better, the world can tell.
And may our God Almighty continue this glorious run;
As we Scrappers look forward to many more years of future fun!…….
Sonny Cross
``xEklFyAVVEVcnvIQRhG``x1283695515``xAll_Scrappers Our two classmates young daughter died.``xTerryWilliamson51``xLisa Fletcher Branim of Cordova died on August 27, 2010. Lisa was born on June 23, 1970 in Memphis. Lisa's father, Riner Fletcher was a 1954 South Side Graduate and her mother, Carol Odom Fletcher graduated in 1956. She was a graduate of Harding Academy where she was a cheerleader, a member of Who's Who Among American High School Students and represented Harding in the Tennessee Junior Miss Contest. She was also a competitive gymnast who placed third in the Tennessee Junior Olympics. While a student at the University of Memphis, she was a Tiger cheeerleader and afterwards was a member of Memphis Rockers Pom Pon Dance Squad. After graduating from Southwest Tennessee Community College, with a major in Behavioral Health Management, she continued her education as a student in the Psychology Honors Program. Lisa worked for several years as a Counselor at St. Francis Hospital, served on the Board of Directors for Magellan Health Services and was a volunteer for NAMI. She was preceded in death by her father, Riner Jay Fletcher and leaves her husband, Stephen Porter Branim of Cordova, mother, Carol Odom Fletcher of Germantown, brother, Andy Fletcher of Olive Branch (Andrea); nephew, Drew Fletcher; and uncle Danny Odom (Dana) of Southaven and two cousins. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Bill Branium and leaves mother-in-law Dee Branium of Memphis; brother-in-law, Bill Branium of Tuscaloosa, Al.(Linda); sister-in-law, Karen Peak of Ashburn, VA. (Dale); and four nephews and two nieces. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, from 5-7 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 1st at 11:30 a.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Memorial Park Funeral Home (901) 767-8930.``xEklFFpkyAFqtKFBOrO``x1283302693``xAll_Scrappers LEWIS DALTON '59``xLewisDalton59``xIt seems a little strange to be reporting on myself but here goes.
A few weeks ago, my left leg began to swell....I attributed that to my age and forgot it. It kept on getting larger.
My daughter found out about it and made me go to the emergency room for a check up. They told me I had cellulitis, gave me a couple of prescriptions and sent me home.....still no relief from the swelling in my leg.
My daughter then had me come to Jackson, TN so she could take care of Dot while I went to the ER here. They also did an untra sound but included a CT scan. That's when the tumor on my prostate showed up.
I have been to a urologist here in Jackson last Thursday for a biopsy and received my first treatment at the same time. Of course it's cancer but hopefully the Eligard shot the doctor gave me will start to reduce the tumor and I'll get some relief from this leg.
Also, a full body bone scan was setup for this past Tuesday to see if the cancer had spread. I got the report a couple of hours ago......NO CANCER IN THE BONES!!!
Hopefully I'll be hanging around for a little while longer.
Keep on praying for me...
Lewis Dalton '59``xEklklyukAuEUkczlCC``x1282864294``xAll_Scrappers Donald (Ducky) Arwood``xKathalineHarbison47``xDonald ("Ducky") Arwood is now in the Critical Care section of Baptist Hospital, facing serious surgery. He cannot have visitors, but the family has asked us to keep him in our prayers.
``xEklkZZkZlkwyMCxEjS``x1282772782``xAll_Scrappers TERRELL McNUTT '59...``xLewisDalton59``xTerrell McNutt died yesterday afternoon at Baptist East, Memphis, TN.
Visitation is at 5:00 PM today, (August 24) at Bethel United Methodist Church, 2912 Pine Grove Rd. located in Hickory Flat, MS.
Funeral Service and Interment is at 4:00 PM tomorrow (August 25) at the same location. ``xEklkyEVyyATMlxLTck``x1282615669``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Johnny McGaugh, class of 61``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Billie Faye (McGaugh) Hillyard--of Arlington TN., class of 1958---I recently received an email from Billie Faye saying her brother Johnny McGaugh, of, Memphis, class of 61, passed away August 5, 2010. He went to the doctor with severe abdominal pain and all the tests that go with the digestive system were performed. Cancer was found in his lung, kidney and liver but nothing to warrant the pain he was having and no cancer symptoms. We found out he had many other problems going back to a heart attack and 2 heart surgeries 15 years ago. His illness was relatively short, but he suffered a lot in that short time. He complained little. All of his sisters, family, and friends will miss him. Thanks for sharing this as many will remember Johnny.---
``xEklkVlAEyltknrugxp``x1282589168``xAll_Scrappers Our classmate Dora Pierce Abercrombia, is ill.``xTerryWilliamson51``xYesterday, August 21st I spoke to my classmate Dora (Pierce) Abercrombia in Arvada Colorada which is a suburb of Denver Colorado. Dora tells me she has health problems and cannot get out of the house. Her daughter lives there with her and helps her. Dora graduated from South Side in 1951. Dora sounds like she really appreciates talking to someone from way back yonder. If you would like to send her a card, email her, or talk to her on the phone, her address follows. Dora Pierce Abercrombia, 5837 Parfet Ct., Arvada Colorada, 80004. Her phone is (303) 425-0444 and her email address is HoneyDew123@comcast net.``xEklkVEpFFAKsfTgpjU``x1282510339``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Frances Waters Burk--class of 55.``xTerryWilliamson51``xHannah Frances Waters Burk, age 72, a 1955 South Side graduate , lost her battle to cancer on August 17, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center in Rogers, Arkansas. Frances retired from McKesson Corporation in 1998. Frances is prededed in death by her son Michael Burk and former husband and friend Bill E. (Boogie), Burk South Side class of 1949, and is survived by her beloved twin sister Anna Sue Waters Vinson (James)(South Side Class of 1955), of Memphis Tennessee, her children Gary Burk (Shirley) of Bella Vista, AR, Jennifer Burk Royds (Paul) of Fort Lauderdale FL. and Randy Burk (Decrecia) of Lake Cormorant, Ms, eight grandchildren, three great grandsons and her beloved cat Stalker. Visitation will be Sunday, August 22 from 2-5 p.m.. Funeral service will be Monday, August 23 beginning at 10 a.m. with her final resting place in Forest Hill Midtown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Samaritan House Fellowship Clhurch (please write in memo; Family Funds Needs) at 1211 Hudson Road, Rogers, AR 72756 (phone (479) 636-3142--Memphis Funeral and Memorial Gardens, 5599 Poplar (901) 725-0100.``xEklkFFlkEABfzWPgZe``x1282338219``xAll_Scrappers TERRELL McNUTT '59...``xLewisDalton59``xI just got off the phone with a tearful Etta "Ware" McNutt. She told me that shortly after I talked to Terrell yesterday afternoon, his condition worsened. Terrell has apparently had a stroke and is bleeding out inside. Etta says it's just a matter of time now.
Etta and family are at his bedside now at Baptist East. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this stressful time.
I'll update as soon as I get more information.
Lewis Dalton '59
``xEklkFEApFFvTNmskOC``x1282319033``xAll_Scrappers Willie & Regina Boyd's daughter's illness!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn Email from Bill & Regina Boyd--both Class of 54.
I am asking for prayers from all my friends in Scrapperland for our daughter Barri Hill who has just completed her treatment for cancer. Surgery is the next step. Barri is staying with us now. She has two children attending Evangelical Christian School here in Memphis. They are both fine students and athletes (what else would you expect coming from Scrapper stock?)....Willie``xEklkkVkyllXoQnCLTy``x1282252688``xAll_Scrappers Lewis Dalton - Class of '59``xHenryAlexander58``xIf you have ever been on the Scrapper web page you have certainly seen Louie's name and all the news he posts on ailing Scrappers and pictures he posts in his gallery. I received this letter from him, as did many of you and I wanted to request that you place him and his wife, Dot '59 in your prayers. Louie is a dear friend of mine and he needs our prayers that this tumor is benign and he will soon recover. Amen!
You can send him a card at his address below.
Lewis Dalton
6256 Skylight Drive
Bartlett, TN 38135
An open letter to my e-mail friends
After tomorrow (Wednesday) please don't send me "any e-mails" unless they are something you want to talk to me about. If you are prone to forwarding all your emails by highlighting your address book, then delete me until you hear from me again.
Without boring you with a lot of detail, I've been in and out of emergency rooms for the last 3 weeks with a swollen leg. Everyone thought I had a blood clot or cellulitis.
Cindy convinced me to come to Jackson, TN and check into the ER there to see if they could help me while she took care of Dot.
They did another ultrasound and found out I was still clear of a blood clot. They also did a CT scan that revealed a tumor growing off my prostate. Pressure from that is causing the leg to swell.
Cindy is coming to get us Thursday morning so that she can take care of her momma while I go to a urologist there in Jackson. Cindy will be getting help from home health there in Jackson. For those of you who don't know, Cindy is our daughter and Dot is disabled from a stroke a little over 3 years ago. I know I've been saying Cindy all they way through this but my support has been coming from my son-in-law Craig. He has been with me every minute in the ERs. You guys should be so lucky to have someone like him on your side.
If you know anyone that prays, tell them to send a few up for me.
As I said, send those good jokes along until tomorrow. From there, I'll be checking my email, as long as I'm able, at Cindy's home.
Love you guys,
Louie D.
PS Joe Cooper, if things don't work out for me, you'll get the call. I've always told you I wanted you to be the man for my service.``xEklkkkVVuEiNyAboKZ``x1282225541``xAll_Scrappers TERRELL McNUTT '59...``xLewisDalton59``xTerrell McNutt '59 was just recently diagnosed with cancer of the liver. He is to see the doctors next week to find out what's ahead for him.
In the meantime, please find time to send Terrell a note or a card. I'm sure it will lift his spirits to hear from his fellow Scrappers.
Terrell McNutt
2572 Pine Grove Rd.
Hickory Flat, MS 38633
Keep Terrell and Etta in your prayers.
God Bless you my dear friend...``xEklElFElAkZLvklfGY``x1281831892``xClass_of_1959 William Donald (Donnie) Vernon obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``xWILLIAM DONALD VERNON Sr.
Como - William Donald "Catfish" Vernon, Sr., 80, passed away Tuesday evening, August 3, 2010 at Golden Living Nursing Home in Southaven, MS. Funeral Services are 1 p.m., Saturday, August 7 at Wells Funeral Home with Dr. James Pinkerton officiating. Interment to follow in Forest Hill Cemetery-Midtown in Memphis, TN. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday prior to the service. Mr. Vernon was born June 30, 1930 in Memphis, TN to the late William C. and Lula Parham Vernon. He graduated from Southside High School and worked 35 years for Frito Lay in Memphis, TN. He is survived by his sons, Donnie Vernon of Harmontown, MS and Terry Vernon of Harmontown, MS; daughter, Chris Vernon Maglior and husband, Chris of Hernando, MS; four grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Wells Funeral Home (662)563-5700
Published in The Commercial Appeal on August 6, 2010
``xEklEEpVZpVdoWCeVDm``x1281105705``xAll_Scrappers JULY PICCADILLY DINNER``xLewisDalton59``xClick the big "PICCADILLY Dinner" button in the right-hand menu to see who attended the Scrapper dinner last week.``xEklpluuVVuiGmLyGdi``x1280844554``xAll_Scrappers Penny Arwood's message concerning her dad, Ducky.``xKathalineHarbison47``xHi, Debby...Daddy went home this afternoon, but will go back when they can schedule his surgery. He has not been feeling well, stomach ache, etc., not eating or able to go to the bathroom and had lost between 5-10 lbs. Francis took him to the emergency room at Baptist East on Friday. The CT scan shows a mass on his kidneys and his kidneys are not functioning well. They had him on morphine over the weekend to help with the pain and an antibiotic drip. They were going to operate yesterday because they had an opening, but his EKG on Friday was abnormal. Today he went through a stress test and that came out fine, but now they cannot operate to place stints in his kidneys and hopefully remove the mass and see what it is until later this week or next...no surgical room available. They pumped him full of fluids and sent him home until then.
So we are waiting. He had a good day today. I appreciate your concern and tell your sweet mom hello for me...I will keep you posted.
``xEklpluFAAphBTAfqHM``x1280843990``xAll_Scrappers Attendance at the July 27th Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly``xTerryWilliamson51``xIt you were in the Parkway Village area near Perkins and American Way last Tuesday nite, July 27th, did you hear that LOUD NOISE--BOOM--BANG--POW. Cars were stopping and the drivers were getting out of their cars to see if they had run over something. Three Police Cars were slowly driving in the area looking for something that had happened. Would you believe that it was 251 South Side Scrappers talking and having fun with people they had known 50, 60, 70 years age. We had the largest crowd at the July Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly. Last dinner in April, we had 197 and some time back, we had 234 which was the largest number we had ever had. Counting spouses and guests, we had 37 first timers. The Piccadilly Manager wallked by me and shook his head and raised his hands as to say he could not believe it. Remember first timers---when you come once, you have to come back. See you in October.
To see the names of the Scrappers that attended the dinner, click the big "PICCADILLY Dinner" button in the right hand menu.``xEklpZpEullDpRjgiUK``x1280701488``xAll_Scrappers Jack Hogan , class of 51 died.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJack Gable Hogan age 76, of Southaven MS. passed away July 29, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. He leaves two sons, Ronald J. of California and Donald J. of Baton Rouge LA. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathryn Hogan Higgs and a brother, James C. and two sisters, Purnie Hogan Hewlett and June Hogan Lewis. Jack attended Southside High in the class of 1951. He was a life long Baptist. He served in the army during the Korean War. He retired after 43 years as an Engineer for the Illinois Central Railroad in Memphis and Baton Rouge. Jack will be missed by his long time friends, co-workers and the group at the Country Skillett where he had breakfast daily. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday August 3 at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery at 4000 Forest Hill Irene in Memphis. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or a charity of donor's choice. Services entrusted to Bartlett Funeral Home. (901) 372-5555``xEklpyAFlFyLluySmif``x1280693836``xClass_of_1951 Erlyne Hensley Oswalt``xKathalineHarbison47``xErlyne Hensley Oswalt has been moved to the intensive care ward of Methodist University Hospital downtown in Memphis. She can not have any visitors.
Please keep Erlyne and all her family in your prayers.
``xEklpuEuuAutPpVXZPw``x1280414494``xAll_Scrappers Betty Dickey Darling, class of 1951 died.``xTerryWilliamson51``xRichard Darling, Husband of Betty Dickey Darling sent an email saying----Sorry to be so late letting you know about Betty's death. Betty died February 27, 2010 in Lake Charles LA. I am Richard Darling Betty's husband of 53 years.
Richard Darling ``xEklpFZpkylSkgVyYcC``x1280370268``xAll_Scrappers A classmates wife in in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xCarolyn Cox Harrison, wife of Sonny Harrison, class of 1949 is in the hospital with a broken leg. She is in Health South. She must be in quite a bit of pain so please remember Carolyn in your prayers. ``xEklpFVAyElLYTmTuBg``x1280359618``xAll_Scrappers Lippy McKay, class of '52, has health problems.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI spoke to R.L. "Lippy" McKay class of 52 yesterday, July, 20th and he tells me he has lots of health problems. Lippy went into the hospital on May 8th. He had a heart attack and they put one stint in. Then after checking a knot in his left kidney they found it was cancer and tried to freeze it. Lippy will go back into the hospital for further treatment. Keep Lippy in your thoughts and prayers and we will try to update you on his condition later.``xEkZAZukFuVRpKRQToN``x1279742345``xAll_Scrappers ``xKathalineHarbison47``xWe had a huge group at our third Tuesday breakfast today. Those attending were: Charlene Davis Norvell, Doris Jean Wright Tanner, Frances York Mickleberry, Harlan and Shirley Carothers Watts,Eva Webb Donaldson, Helen Stahl, Darlene Walker Rickard,Jimmy Ganong, Elmer Ray,Joe and Martha Cline Stovall,Joe Bowen, Donald and Frances Arwood; Mr. & Mrs.George Lawhorn,Geraldine McDaniel Griffith and daughter Debby, Thomas Gipson, Pat McIlvain, Gloria Lawhorn Archer, Buddy Musser,and Kathaline Bigelow Harbison.
As we were leaving we spotted Jim DeCrow sitting alone in a booth. He didn't realize we were there in the back room, but promised to try to attend next month.
Please keep Erlyne Hensley Oswalt and Dick Jones in your prayers. Remember that we meet every third Tuesday at Perkins' restaurant on the corner of White Station and Park Avenue at 9AM.``xEkZAyuVEkAcznPpRmY``x1279645129``xAll_Scrappers Dick Jones``xKathalineHarbison47``xDick Jones' wife, Lorraine, has asked that we all put Dick on our prayer lists because Dick has a brain tumor and will have surgery on July 23rd.
Please keep Dick and his family in your prayers.
Thank you!``xEkZAFZypZVlMfoZhhp``x1279376075``xAll_Scrappers Martha Spencer Hutson Wright, class of 1934 died.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMartha Spencer Hutson Wright, age 94 died on Saturday July 10, 2010 at Wesley Meadows in Hernando, Ms. Martha graduated in the class of 1934 from South Side High School
She was a member of Colonial Baptist Church from 1956 until 2001. She worked as one of the church secretaries there until her retirement in 1958. She was a dedicated Sunday School teacher in the Elementary Department for 39 years. Martha moved to Wesley Meadows in Hernando MS. in 2001 where she resided until her death. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hernando. She leaves behind one daughter, one son, 4 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Wesley Meadows Retirement Community of Hernando MS., 1325 McIngvale Road, Hernando MS, 38632 or to Unity Hospice, 3464 Goodman Road, Southaven, MS.
Forest Hill Midtown (901) 775-0310``xEkZAEkEkEVcxsrkzeS``x1279121215``xAll_Scrappers Erlyne Hensley Oswalt``xKathalineHarbison47``xEva just called and asked me to let everyone know that Erlyne Hensley Oswalt is in Germantown Methodist Hospital, but is unable to have visitors at this time.
Erlyne's husband,Bubba, has asked for our prayers. Please keep Erlyne and her family in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you. Kathaline
``xEkZApZVFpyTCRDdAFk``x1279075306``xAll_Scrappers Class of 1955 - 55th Reunion..``xLewisDalton59``x95 more photos have been added to the "Class of '55 Reunion" album. Click on the "Reunion Gallery" upper right hand menu.``xEkZApFluVpVkmescAQ``x1279038450``xClass_of_1955 James Boldreghini, class of 45 died July 8th.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJames M. Boldreghini, age 83, of Memphis, died peacefully at home Thursday July 8, 2010. He was diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He graduated from South Side High School in the class of 1945. He owned Jimmy's Modern Shoe Service until he retired. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Lena Boldreghini, Sr. his first wife, Dottie, his sister, Mary Lucille, and his grandson, Mark, Jr.. He was married to Sarah Katherine ("Dottie") Boldreghini for 50 years. After Dottie died, he met and married Sylvia Blackmon. They have been married 11 years. He served in the Army during WWII. He was President of his bowling league several times and served as Ambassador for the Senior Olympics. Jim, also known as "Mr. B", was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church where he served as a Sunday school teacher, youth director, member of the Nehemiahs and Elder. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday, July 12 at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, Poplar Ave. Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday July 13 at CTK Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, Germantown Rd. (Formerly Memory Hill Gardens). He is survived by his wife, Sylvia, two daughters, Jennifer Baumer (Bobby), Connie Wilson (Dennis), his brother Charlie Boldreghini Jr. his sister Mary Catherine Jackson, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorials be sent to Christ the King Lutheran Church, or PSP Organization (payable to CurePsp, Executive Plaza Ill. 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 906, Hunt Valley MD 21031, www.psp.org. Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens 5599 Poplar Ave. (901) 725-0100``xEkZlllyVylIiEpuOLD``x1278886568``xAll_Scrappers Update on Jack Hogan, class of 51.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJack has been moved to Sanctuary Hospice 5159 West Main Street, Tupelo Mississippi 38801. His room phone number is (662) 407-2393. Jack's good friend, Jim Wallace, class of 51 says that Jack can talk on the phone, but be patient with him because he is slow getting the phone up where he can hear and talk.``xEkZlVkFuVEKvSnvhOh``x1278523451``xAll_Scrappers Bobby Starr's obituary``xTerryWilliamson51``xRobert William "Bob" Starr, age 79, died Monday, July 5, 2010 at Methodist Germantown Hospital. He was a class of 1948 graduate of South Side High School. Mr. Starr was a member of Germantown Baptist Church where he served in various capacities and was the President of the Tom Daniels Sunday School Class. He had a wonderful sense of humor, was always very positive, and was generous with both his time and money. Bob faithfully served General Motors for 45 years in multiple job responsibilities within the sales organization. He loved his job, but his family was his life! Mr. Starr is survived by his wife, and best friend, of 58 years. Barbara Massey Starr, and three children, Bill and Cindy Starr of Bowling Green, KY; Lisa Starr of Minneapolis, MN; and Kathy and Dan Drews of St. Louis, MO; one brother, Milton and Elsie Starr of Memphis. He was "Pop Pop" to his 5 grandchildren, Bethany and Danny Sharp; Janell and Krish Lyer; Jordan and S.J. Aspinwall; Danielle Drews, and Amanda Drews; and 5 great-grandchildren, Will Sharp, Hannah Sharp, Holly Mae Sharp, Jaya Lyer and Jesse Aspinwall. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 7, from 5-6:30 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home Funeral Services will be Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 11:30 at Memorial Park. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be sent to either the Salvation Army or the Church Health Center. Memorial Park Funeral Home---(901) 767-8930``xEkZlVkEluuEbldVXWy``x1278521844``xAll_Scrappers Bobby Starr, class of 48 died July 5``xTerryWilliamson51``xBelow is an email from Bobby Starr's wife Barbara telling us that Bobby died last night. Please keep Bobby and his family in your prayers.
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My sweetheart went home to be with the Lord last night at home at about 8:30. Lisa and I were with him and we didn't know he was dying and neither did he. A blessed way to go and I really don't have any details right now, but l'll follow up when we have more information. We thought he was recovering nicely from his surgery last week, but evidently that wasn't in the Lord's plans. Keep the family in your prayers, please.
Love to all,
Barbara``xEkZluFElEuLuvHLzjZ``x1278431814``xAll_Scrappers Photos of Trip to Egypt``xHenryAlexander58``xThanks to the good work of our webmaster, Hal Council, he has been able to place pictures of our recent trip to Egypt on the "Alumni Today" site on the web page. This is located in the upper right hand corner of the page, so if you would like to view some of the historical places and Ancient Egyptian art, just click on the site and hope you enjoy. They did not allow pictures to be taken in several places, including the Valley of the Kings, however, we did visit three tombs there, one of which was King Tut's and his mummy is now residing in his tomb. We also visited the ruins of the ancient city of Memphis and is was desolate. The statue of Ramisis II shown in the first photo was located there and is the one the city of Memphis made a model of to create the statue in front of the Pyramid. In the Valley of the Kings, U of M was credited with discovering a burial tomb that was used for preparing the Pharohs' bodies for burial. Great Stuff!``xEkZlkEuAZpWCpBDPII``x1278214970``xAll_Scrappers Class of '55 Reunion Photos have moved...``xLewisDalton59``xDue to the efforts of our new webmaster, Hal Council, I am able to post reunion photos in the "Reunion Gallery"....upper right hand menu.
I have transferred the class of '55 photos there.``xEkZZZVuFlpWxugaRin``x1277754380``xClass_of_1955 Class of '60 - 50th Reunion Pictures...``xLewisDalton59``xI have started an album for the Class of 1960's 50th reunion.
If you were there, took pictures and want to share them, send them to me at TNman59@bellsouth.net or mail them on a CD to Lewis Dalton * 6256 Skylight Dr. * Bartlett, TN.
The album is in "Reunion Gallery"...upper righthand menu.``xEkZZVpulkEEBJWPfro``x1277504821``xClass_of_1960 A Tribute to Alvin Ray from Sonny Cross, class of 1953.``xTerryWilliamson51``x A Sad Farewell to Alvin Ray
One day I knew him and the next day he was gone. I guess we could say that about all our family members and friends who have passed on to their just rewards and now are residing with our Great Lord and Savior. A day will come when we too will reap those same rewards and follow in the same or similar footsteps of all our love ones. Yes, Alvin Ray happens to be one of those great friends and a devoted South Side Scrapper who passed on last week and surely must be remembered by us all not only for his accomplishments…..but the never ending friendships he established throughout his life.
I was fortunate to be one of those many good friends who grew up on the streets of South Memphis in very close proximity to Alvin, along with Bud Valentine, Freddie and Terry Williamson, the Harbisons, the Emmons family, Denny Wann, George Little, Dudley Boston and the list goes on. Alvin, at that time lived at the corner of Preston Street and Bullington Av. just a stone’s throw from A. B. Hill Grammar School. I lived one block from Alvin at the corner of Bullington and Sardis St. As kids, we played on the school playground daily and subsequently, went on to South Side H.S. and participated in the athletics like so many other young men did. We had little money but we had a lot of fun just doing the things we loved to do. We were very fortunate to be young and happy and not looking too much for anything else. I will always cherish those magic moments of days gone by and my good friend Alvin was definitely a part of those moments of a lifetime.
Our hats go off to his wife Nita who not only devoted her life in looking out for Alvin’s daily personal needs especially during those many days of sickness but continued to give her all during those tedious and final moments of heartbreak and sadness associated with a dying spouse. Thanks to her for keeping us all advised of Alvin’s condition …… a very kind and thoughtful consideration during this period of extreme circumstances.
So, Scrappers, I take this opportunity to say a final good-bye to a very good friend and send my condolences to the Alvin Ray family and all his love ones. We will all miss that great smile and flamboyant personality that Alvin gave us during his lifetime…One that will never be forgotten. And, I must say, Alvin, It was a great ride……….my very good friend!!!
God Bless…Sonny Cross---and all his friends.
A Sad Farewell to Alvin Ray
``xEkZZFkkZAlhfkYRVFw``x1277322798``xAll_Scrappers Gloria Shute Obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``xGrenada - GLORIA WORSHAM, 81, died, June 19, 2010, Garner-Harper, (662) 228-4711
Published in The Commercial Appeal on June 20, 2010
Gloria was in the class of 1947. Our prayers and thoughts are with her family.``xEkZZEFkuAAhsfBekIr``x1277132499``xAll_Scrappers CLIFFORD SIMMONS '59``xLewisDalton59``x
CLIFFORD N. SIMMONS, 70, passed away June 18, 2010 at Methodist University Hospital. Mr. Simmons was retired as a pumper driver with the City of Memphis Fire Department after 31 years of service, a member of Local Firefighters Union #1784, a member of Sycamore View Church of Christ, a singer at the Strand Theater, a member of the Tennessee Twisters Line Dancers, and a volunteer entertainer for various local nursing homes, community centers and churches. He leaves his wife of 48 years, Virginia Simmons of Memphis; two daughters, Kelley Simmons-Land and husband Stephen of Fredericksburg, VA and Tracy Simmons-Bliley and husband Jason of Council Bluffs, IA; one brother, Lawrence Simmons of Olive Branch, MS; and one sister, Sybil Pinegar of Southaven, MS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Lucy Simmons. Visitation will be 5-8 pm on Monday, June 21 and services will be at 10 am on Tuesday, June 22, both at Forest Hill South Funeral Home. Interment to follow in Forest Hill South Cemetery.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY, DAD! WE LOVE YOU!
Forest Hill South Funeral Home 901-346-3250
Published in The Commercial Appeal on June 20, 2010
``xEkZZpyFVVleteRqbNO``x1277063558``xClass_of_1959 Alvin Ray Died June 15--check this for a mistake on the Funeral arrangements.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAlvin Ray, of Friendship Tennessee, class of 1951 died Tuesday, June 15th. Normally, I would type in the obituary, but I have been told by Alvin's wife Nita that a big mistake was made in the obit. The newspaper says that the visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on SATURDAY, June 19,----That is incorrect. The visitation will be from 12-2 p.m on FRIDAY June 18 and the funeral will be on FRIDAY, June 18 at 2:00 p.m. Please make a note of this and try to let your Scrapper friends know about the mistake. Let us try to help the family correct this mistake. The funeral will be at Memphis Funeral Home, Germantown Parkway Chapel. Their phone number is (901) 937-1144. Burial will follow in Memphis Memory Gardens where full military honors will be accorded by the U.S. Army``xEkZyZlluVpegnBECXW``x1276788450``xAll_Scrappers Alvin Ray, class of 51 is seriously ill.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI, Terry Williamson, class of 51,write this message with tears in my eyes. Alvin Ray, who is the longest and best friend I have is in very bad health. I recently spoke to Alvin’s wife Nita and she told me Alvin was in very bad health and she said that she is afraid Alvin does not have much time left. Alvin and I attended A.B. Hill Elementary together, and then attended and graduated together from South Side High School. We saw each other almost every day when we were young. After we finished high school , he was drafted and 2 weeks later, I too was drafted. I saw Alvin after we both got to Ft. Jackson, South Carolina where we were processed into the Army. Alvin then went to Ft. Eustis Virginia to take Basic Training, and I followed 2 weeks later. We were within walking distance from each other and we went on several overnight passes together while we were there. We visited the beautiful city of Williamsburg Virginia and because we had very little money, we slept on the grass at a local park instead of staying at a motel. Alvin then went to San Marcos Texas to go to school and I went there 2 weeks later. When Alvin finished the school, he was sent home on a pass, and I followed soon after. We were both then sent to Germany on different ships and LO, we ended up stationed only 50 miles apart. While in Germany we went on a leave to Amsterdam Holland and later we went on another leave to Paris France, London England and back to Amsterdam. When we finished our 2 year draft, we came home on separate ships to Ft. Knox Kentucky where we were discharged. Alvin came home about 2 weeks before me and we have remained best friends the rest of our lives. I called Nita last week and told her I intended to drive up to their home just out of Friendship Tennessee to visit Alvin, but she advised me not to. She told me that Alvin would not recognize me. She told me that Alvin did not even recognize his own children now. She said that he had small cell cancer, and cancer in his left lung and liver and stomach. He also has Alzheimer’s Disease. All of this has put Alvin DOWN and it looks like he will never get back up. Please keep Alvin in your thoughts and prayers as he and his family go through this very bad time together. I love Alvin like a brother and when he goes to the other world, I will say to him, “Wait for me Alvin because you know from the past, I will be along shortly.”
``xEkZyZkVlZEijdCxrWJ``x1276725871``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--JoAnn Sanders Mills, class of 51``xTerryWilliamson51``xJoAnn Sanders Mills, age 72 of Cordova Tennessee, died June 13, 2010. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother that will be dearly missed. Mrs. Mills is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Jim Mills (South Side Class of 1947); four children, Deborah Dodson, Pam Staser, Brad Mills, Kim Davis; nine grandchildren, Jo Ann, Jay, Jimmy, Michael, Jenny, Emily, Stutzen, Steve, Angie; four great-grandchildren, Jaci, Kaitynn, Brooks, Kolton and her dog, Logan. Visitation Will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, June 15 and service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 16 at Forest Hill East Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Midtown Cemetery. Forest Hill East Funeral Home (901) 382-1000``xEkZyyEpllZUJkORlsI``x1276610887``xClass_of_1951 CLASS OF '55 REUNION...``xLewisDalton59``x
My name is Richard ( Rick ) Bodker, I have been Meaning to send you an email but I have not felt
good for along time !!!!
I wanted to let you know our MOM ( Patricia ) went to be with our Lord and our DAD and our
Brother Jimmy on November 29, 2009 !!!!!!
She had Hip Replacement Surgery on November 18, 2009 and she was doing very well then on
11-29-09 that morning she asked her grandson to help her to the bathroom he did then gave her
some privacy and just a very few minutes later she was gone all we can figure out is she had a
Blood Clot Hit her Lungs from the Surgery !!!!!
One very Special Blessing is she did not suffer or linger so unlike her being with and watching DAD suffer and linger !!!!
I do know she looked forward to your Emails and really was hoping to making some of your
Class Reunions, you really helped fill a void in her Life after DAD Passed !!!! Once again Thank You for Loving Her and Knowing Her,
May " GOD " Bless and Comfort You with what he knows you NEED !!!!!
Respectfully yours,
Rick Bodker
06-12-10
``xEkZyuVEEkFpndVTOrl``x1276451123``xAll_Scrappers CLASS OF '55 REUNION...June 4 & 5, 2010``xLewisDalton59``x
The album is in "Lewis' Gallery"...upper righthand menu.
Hi Terry,
I received a note today about the passing of Helen Vaught Jensen on 5/17 in Provo, Utah. She had been suffering with Parkinsons for a number of years and it just finally caught up with her. Helen was in our class of 1951 and she, Shirley Farmer and myself were good friends. I'm sorry to see her go.
I hope things are going well with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Faye``xEkZykZuFFuBuNlKEuT``x1276274334``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper---William "Bill" Scott Cockroft SR. Class of 1940 ``xTerryWilliamson51``xWilliam "Bill" Scott Cockroft,Sr., age 87, of Memphis passed away on June 7, 2010. He was the son of James Cicaro Pericies Cockroft and Jessie Childress Cockroff. He grew up in South Memphis and graduated from South Side High School. He served as a Lieutenant JG in the Navy and graduated from Louisiana State University. He married Gladys Carpenter, whom he has loved for 56 wonderful years. He was a loving father to their daughters, Angee Hughes of Los Angeles, CA and Kay Cockroff of Eads TN. and their son William Scott Cockroff Jr. and Jennifer of Bartlett TN. He was very active in Senior Olympics, winning several medals and he was very active in many other hobbies. The visitation will be held 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, June 10, at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday June 11 also at Memorial Park. Interment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Memphis Union Mission, P.O. Box 330, Memphis TN, 38101. Memorial Park Funeral Home, (901) 767-8930``xEkZyEkukpyLCMvKeMk``x1276124206``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper---Page Ratcliff Wichowski, class of 50``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received notice that Page (Ratcliff) Wichowski, of Crown Point Indiana, class of 1950 died October 11, 2009.``xEkZyEkkyyumNsNcuRM``x1276122664``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper, Elbert L. "Dickey" Hinds``xTerryWilliamson51``xElbert L. "Dickey" Hinds, age 74, a life long Memphian passed away in May at his residence. Mr. Hinds, was born August 30th 1935, graduated from South Side High School and attended the University of Memphis. He was prececeded in death by his parents, Alice Sullivan Hinds and Orville Ray Hinds Sr., sister, Mary Lou, and brothers, James Edward and Orville Ray Hinds Jr. He is survived by threee nieces, Lynn McLaughlin, Karen Bowers and Brenda Lecco, one nephew, Raymond Smith and two step-nephews, Michael and James Martin and a sister-in-law, Louise Hinds. Graveside services will be at Calvary Cemetery at a later Date. Arrangements by Roller Family Funeral Home (901)371-9600``xEkZVAkEylZgTCUNcmS``x1275921687``xAll_Scrappers PAT BILLINGSLEY HILL'S DAUGHTER``xJanHolleyLong57``xI have just gotten off the phone with Pat. She has been in New York City with her daughter, Deana for several weeks. Deana was undergoing chemo therapy and getting prepared for surgery.
Pat just told me that Deana died this morning. As you well know, Pat's heart is just broken.
Please remember our precious class mate in her hour of need. Please keep her and her family in your prayers.
I don't know any details at this point and I don't know when Pat will be returning home.
I wanted to post this message as quickly as possible so prayers will be prayed on her behalf.
I will keep you posted.
Many thanks,
Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957``xEkZVypFkAVEgzfEUxs``x1275603295``xAll_Scrappers WILLIAM BUTLER MORRIS Obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``x
William “Billy” Butler Morris, 85, died Sat. May 22, 2010 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo after a brief illness. Mr. Morris lived most of his life in Memphis having graduated in l943 from Southside High School. He honorably served in the U. S. Army during World War II and retired as a Cotton Classer for F. G. Barton Cotton Company. He was a member of the Belleview Baptist Church. A graveside committal service with military honors will be Tuesday, June 1, 2010 at the West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Forest Hill-Irene Road. Survivors include his son, Billy Morris and his sister, Adelaide M. Andrews both of Cordova, TN; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert M. and Ollie Mae Jennings Morris and three siblings. Condolences may be emailed to hollandfuneraldirectors@com cast.net. Arrangements by: Holland Funeral Directors Tupelo Chapel (662)840-5000
Published in The Commercial Appeal on May 30, 2010 ``xEkZVkuFlylezlaeeXY``x1275243868``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1948 classmate, Thomas Ferrell``xTerryWilliamson51``xThomas Herman Ferrell, SR., died at Baptist General Hospital on May 26, 2010. He was born August 20, 1929 in Denmark Mississippi and was preceded in death by his parents, Herman Hugo Ferrell and Nora Olivia Wilson Ferrell, his brother, Marvin Ferrell and son, Jon Ferrell. He lived most of his life im Memphis and graduated from South Side High School in 1948. He retired as owner of Garner-Smith Co. sheet metal contractors, in 1989. He was a long time member of Oakville Memorial Baptist Church and was currently a member of Trinity Baptist Church/Memphis. He was a very giving person and spent the remainder of his life giving back to his community. He was a Sheriff's Deputy, a Trainer/Instructor for the AARP Driver Safety Program, and served in mission locations for the Baptist Brotherhood. He is survived by his wife, Barbara J. Ferrell; a brother, Prentess Ferrell (Betty); two daughters, Linda Ferrell King (Ronnie)of Albany, Ga and Deborah Ferrell Grace (Chris) of Lebanon, MO; a son, Thomas H. Ferrell Jr. (Sherry) of New Milford CT; stepdaughter, Susan J. Stewart (Ulrich Vollmer) of Berlin Germany; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and long time friend, Donald W. Wilson. He donated his remains to the Genesis Program of Medical Education & Research Institute. Visitation will be at Trinity Baptist Church at 9:45 a.m. on June 5, with the service to follow at 11 a.m. Honorary pallbearers are members of the Southside Coffee Club, Howard Mueller, Dudley Boston, Joe Bailey and James Jordan. Any memorials may be sent to Trinity Baptist Church, 8899 Trinity Road, Memphis TN. 38018 or Baptist Trinity Hospice, 6141 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis TN. 38120.``xEkZVEVpyVpvqNNgIFx``x1275150650``xClass_of_1948 Bill Morris Funeral``xKathalineHarbison47``xThe funeral services for Bill Morris, Southside class of 1943, will be held at The Veterans' Cemetery on Forest Hill-Irene Road on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at 10:30 AM.
Please keep Bill's family in your prayers.
Thank you.
``xEkZVppyVEyXuEdiCAf``x1275006516``xAll_Scrappers Update on Alvin Ray's illness--- class of 1951``xTerryWilliamson51``xThis is an update on Alvin Ray's illness on May 24th as told by his wife Anita Ray.
Hello our/my dear friends and family..Just a note to tell you that yesterday we got the final word on what is wrong with Al..It is definately alz.disease plus more memory loss from something else..It is in the moderate/severe stage and can only get worse..You can go to www.alz.org and read about it and it also list the med he is on..This is such a horrible disease both for the patient and for their family and friends..This has progressed rapidly even with being on the med for it..on 4/8 his weight was 176 # and yesterday he weigh 144 and he has to have help dressing and walking...So Sad.. Right now he is in Bartlett with his daughter or in Olive Branch with his son for a few days..He is already to the stage of not remembering people he has known for a long time..I am still sharing his E-Mail sight because mine is still in the shop nd he has completely forgotten how to use this one anyway...God Bless all of you..thank you for your prayers and thoughts..Love and prayers to all of you...(N)``xEkZuZpAEukDcFqyDOZ``x1274709142``xAll_Scrappers Death of our classmate, Jimmy R. Shelton, class of 56.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from Rick Lambert, who is the neighbor of Jimmy R. Shelton of Big Sandy Tennessee. Jimmy was in the class of 56 and Rick says he was scheduled for surgery to have a kidney removed due to cancer. Shortly after the surgery began Jimmy had a heart attack and passed away. Jimmy’s wife Kitty can be reached at (731) 593-0995.
``xEkZuVVZAuZymemDgXz``x1274557947``xClass_of_1956 Update on Billy Wood, class of 51.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBilly Wood left the hospital and is now in Baptist Rehabilitation at 2100 Exeter in Germantown TN. He is in room 24b and his phone number is (901) 751-6124. I just talked to Billy and he says they are working him hard. They have him doing exercise. He says he will be there for 15 days in all, (he has been there several days so far). Keep Billy in your thoughts and prayers.``xEkZuVVppFulVgRbIVz``x1274550034``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Carolyn (Godroe) Garrett, class of 52``xTerryWilliamson51``xShirley (Snider) Anderson, class of 53, called and informed Margie that Carolyn (Goodroe) Garrett, class of 52, passed away Thursday, May 20th from Pneumonia. Carolyn has lived in the Graceland Care Center in Oxford Mississippi for a long time. Funeral services will be held at Forest Hill South Funeral Home in Memphis at 2545 East Holmes, (901) 346-3250. Visitation will be from 12 to 2 pm and the funeral will be at 2:00 pm. Rest in peace, Carolyn.``xEkZuulkZupvnPOrtoo``x1274482740``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmates father.``xTerryWilliamson51``xC.W."Bubba" Ray, age 99, died Saturday, May 15, 2010. A life long Memphian, he was Chief Caller for the Illinois Central Railroad. He is survived by his son Charles W. Ray, South Side class of 54 and wife Joetta, of Olive Branch, Mississippi; four grandchildren; and three great granddaughters. Mr. Ray served his country during WWII, in the US Army. Visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, prior to the service at 11:00 a.m., both at Forest Hill Funeral Home Midtown.--(901) 775-0310``xEkZuEEVAVuzOyAqwVz``x1274115954``xClass_of_1954 A Scrapper's wife has cancer.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from K.G. Coker, class of 56 says-----Asking for prayers from everyone for Glenda Sanders, wife of John Sanders of Jonesboro Arkansas, class of 56, John is asking for prayers from everyone for Glenda. She has been diagnosed with cancer in several places. It is inoperable and incurable apparently. The Doctor said 16 to 18 months with a year as the average survival rate. She will start chemo this coming week if we can get everything worked out or it might be next week. Prayer is a powerful thing and we do believe in it.-----from Glenda Sanders--email jgsanders5@sbcglobal.net``xEkZuEEuVykUHQOUYAs``x1274114562``xAll_Scrappers Your classmate Billy Wood , class of 51, is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from Billy Goodman, class of 51, telling me that our classmate, Billy Wood, class of 51 is just out of St. Francis Hospital ICU. He is now in room 923 and will probably be there for awhile. Billy called Bob Wage, class of 51, who picked him up and took him to the hospital. Billy went in because he was having severe headaches. I will try to keep you posted about Billy's progress.``xEkZuEEkZFAEJqWWCzX``x1274112739``xClass_of_1951 Helen Stahl``xKathalineHarbison47``x
Helen Stahl will appear on Channel 10 at 8 P:M on June 3rd. The name of the show is "Southern Roads". This info comes from a worker at WKNO via Eva Webb Donaldson.
I hope this helps.
``xEkZFlVpVuZvbYzkIiZ``x1273850547``xAll_Scrappers SCRAPPER DINNER at the PICCADILLY...``xLewisDalton59``xTerry Williamson has posted the names of the Scrappers who attended the last Piccadilly Dinner in April.
Click the big "PICCADILLY Dinner" button in the righthand menu. There's a list of the attendees and a copy of the last newsletter.
Thanks to Terry and Margie for all the hard work.``xEkZFykpVVVoyQXQyWh``x1273620555``xAll_Scrappers Helen Stahl``xKathalineHarbison47``xThough I can't imagine that anyone doesn't know Helen, I've been requested to elaborate on my previous post concerning her. Helen graduated with the South Side class of 1947. She took art under Ms. Mildred Keith there. She attended the Memphis Academy of Arts, received a BA from Memphis State University, and a Masters of Art from the University of Mississippi. Helen's career included commercial art, consultant to advertising agencies, and teaching art in Memphis area schools. Many of her students became recognized artists in the Mid-South area, among those students is the well-known wrestler, Jerry Lawler. Helen's civic deeds earned her the honor of having a fire truck named after her. She has received numerous national, regional, and local awards; and is currently active in an art center near her home in Hornsby, TN.
Helen is active in the class of '47 activities and often invites the class to her home for get-togethers. She is dear to all of us, as we all are dear to each other.``xEkZFVEApkkgKqKlZeQ``x1273519022``xAll_Scrappers Helen Stahl``xKathalineHarbison47``xHi, everyone!
Just a brief note to tell you that Helen Stahl will appear on WKNO (Channel 10) on June 3rd at 7:30 PM. I don't know if they are interviewing her or what, but wanted to alert you.
Thanks. Kathaline
``xEkZFVEykulfLDpnYdv``x1273516248``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper--Doris Jean Scott Harris``xTerryWilliamson51``xDoris Jean Scott Harris, age 62, went to meet her Savior on May l6, 2010. She attended Southside High School and graduated from Horn Lake High School in 1966, and attended Northwest majoring in Elementary Education. She was a former employee of the IRS, and was of the Baptist faith. She was a diligent caretaker of those in her family who passed before her. She devoted her life to the well being and happiness of those she loved. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Robert and MayBell Carter, her parents, Charles "Pete" and Bertie LeSaux. Survivors include her former husband, Lamar F. Harris, whom she married on April 6, 1967; also her son, Ray Harris and his wife Martha of Cary, North Carolina; a daughter, Tonya Harris of Olive Branch; two granddaughters, Jennifer Lynn and Rebecca Anne; and an unending number of family and friends and special people whose lives she had touched. Visitation Will be Monday night from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Brantley Funeral HOme in Olive Branch, with funeral services Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Blocker Cemetery. Brantley Funeral Home Olive Branch (662) 895-2310``xEkZFuuAZyANxGmDEzv``x1273449769``xAll_Scrappers This is about Dottie Bizzell, our South Side Teacher.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received a card from Carolyn Middleton Bynum, South Side class of 1959 today. Carolyn tells me she is Dottie Bizzell's niece. You should know that Dottie taught for many years at South Side. Carolyn tells me that her Aunt Dottie is 92 years old now. She enjoys reading about everyone and remembers most of them. She is doing well, still lives alone, gets out daily and last year, she went with Carolyn to China. Carolyn says she will try hard to be in town and bring Dottie to the next Scrapper Dinner. Dottie, we love you and look forward to seeing you soon.``xEkZFFVkAykFRFPlFBR``x1273352962``xAll_Scrappers Charles (Bobby) Jones obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``x
Charles K. "Bob" Jones, Jr. 81, died April 30, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital as a result of congestive heart failure. He was a Korean War veteran, a retired Captain of the Memphis Fire Department, a member of South Side High School Class of 1947, a Christian, a Presbyterian, and a Mason. He was predeceased by his parents, Gladys and C.K. Jones, Sr., aunts and uncles. He leaves behind cousins in the Montgomery, Alabama area, the Memphis area, and a special close family friend, Vernon N. Short. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 7, at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be sent to the Memphis-Shelby County Humane Society or a charity of the donor's choice. Memorial Park Funeral Home (901)767-8930 www.memorialparkonline.com
Published in The Commercial Appeal on May 5, 2010 e-mail print
``xEkZFEyApVpBBwRVXsC``x1273169050``xAll_Scrappers DEATH OF CLASSMATE 1952``xCharmaTateColton52``xDonald Manley has informed me that he recently ran into the husband of Dorothy Maples (Williams) class of 1952 and he told Donald that Dorothy had passed away from cancer. This is all of the information we have but am sure that our class would like to know about it. ``xEkZkAAukEkWmhOUzLI``x1272994212``xAll_Scrappers Pat Billingsley Hill's Daughter``xJanHolleyLong57``xA few weeks ago I shared with all of you that Pat's daughter, Deanna, had been accepted for treatment in New York. Her Chemo will begin today. Pat is not sure just how this plan will go but she is very grateful they are at a starting point. Pat will leave for New York on May 5th to be with Deanna.
This family really needs our prayers. You know, it only takes a few minutes of our time to pray for one another, but the blessings we receive from our Heavenly Father have no time limits at all.
Many thanks,
Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957``xEkZkVVEFuZNkQDscvZ``x1272551347``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper's son,``xTerryWilliamson51``xHillary Victor "Vic" Harrison, JR. age 57, died April 26, 2010 at his Memphis home. Mr. Harrison was preceded in death by his father, Hillary Victor Harrison, Sr. who was in the South Side Class of 1949, and his sister, Rebecca Charlton. He is survived by his mother, Mary L. Harrison and a nephew, Nicholous Charlton; one uncle, Glenn Harrison, who was in the South Side class of 51, and several cousins. A visitation will be held Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 1;30 P.M. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will follow at 2:30 p.m. Interment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Brookside Baptist Church at 6335 Highway 305 N., Olive Branch, Mississippi. (662) 890-4069.--- Memorial Park Funeral Home--(901) 767-8930``xEkZkulkuAkLdwsACiY``x1272482492``xAll_Scrappers Death of four Classmates Mother.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAubrey Scott Lawhorn, passed away April 24, 2010 at the Applingwood Nursing Home at the age of 103. she was born September 9, 1906 in Memphis Tennessee to Charles Henry and Tullie Luellen Scott. She was a member of Central Church, the Saints Alive Sunday School class and until her illness, participated in Senior Adults. During World War II, she served her country by building rubber pontoon boats for the military and retired from Singer Sewing Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy K. Lawhorn Sr.; son, Leroy K. "Ducky" Lawhorn II; (South Side Class of 42) grandson, Leroy K. Lawhorn III; (Buddy), (Buddy attended South Side one year in the class of 66) five sisters and one brother. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria Lawhorn Archer, (South Side Class of 43) Memphis; and her son, George C. Lawhorn (South Side class of 52) (Loraine) of Collierville; six grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 27 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 12 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar chapel. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Midtown Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Central Church.---
Memphis Funeral Home Poplar---(901) 725-0100 ``xEkZkklAFVkuynLbJJr``x1272289352``xAll_Scrappers Death of Classmate's Step-Daughter``xHenryAlexander58``xPamela Holden Mosley died peacefully April 24th after a courageous sixteen month battle with cancer. Born in Easton, Md. August 14, 1967, Pam was the daughter of Jeanie and Bill Terrell ('57) of Greenville, SC, and Bill and Carol Holden of Goldsboro, Md.
Pam graduated from Easton High School in Easton, Md. and attended the University of West Georgia in Carrolton, Ga. and the Lindenwood University in St. Louis, Mo. She was the owner of Pierce & Parker Boutique in Greenville, SC.
She is survived by her loving husband Ben Mosley, two sons Kyle Cook and Stephen Cook, two daughters Paige Cook and Tracey Mosley, all of Greenville SC. A sister Tracey Baker and husband Jeff of Atlanta, Ga.,two step sisters Sandy French and husband Dale of Olive Branch, Ms. and Pam Lusk of Memphis, Tn., plus seven nieces and nephews. Pam loved life and tackled new projects without reservation. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church 200 West Washington Street in Greenville, SC at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday April 28th. In lieu of flowers a memorial may be sent to Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation (TNBC Foundation) P.O. Box 204 Norwood N.J. 07648. Cremation by Palmetto Cremation Service
``xEkZkkZAZVZbKfMDxzq``x1272279757``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper--Virginia (Spencer) Adams, class of 40.``xTerryWilliamson51``xH.N. Stovall, class of 1940, of Eads Tennessee, called and told me that Virginia (Spencer) Adams, class of 1940, of Apple Valley California, recently went into the hospital for surgery. Virginia's husband, Roy Adams, who was in the class of 1941, told me tonight that she passed away Friday, April 23, 2010. Virginia who was age 88, was a retired Police Officer in San Hose California with 24 1/2 years in service. Virginia was the first woman to graduate from the FBI Fingerprint Academy. We just lost a real SCRAPPER. Please keep Roy and his family in your thoughts and prayers.``xEkZkkuuAkyoxLTMJPO``x1272244926``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate's husband--``xTerryWilliamson51``xI spoke to Bonnie (Medley) Tucker, of Collierville Tennessee, today and was told that Bonnie's husband, Jackie Tucker, passed away September 2, 2009 from cancer. Bonnie was in the class of 1951 and lives at 6325 Star Valley Drive, Bartlett Tennessee, 38134. Please keep Bonnie in your prayers.``xEkZEAZulpZtnGhzFar``x1271974807``xClass_of_1951 A Classmates Mother passed away.``xTerryWilliamson51``xWorda Mary Gillenwater, age 97, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2010. Mrs. Gillenwater is the Mother of Jeff Gillenwater, of Collierville TN. Jeff was in the South Side Class of 1950. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday at Forest Hill Funeral Home Midtown. The widow of Edgar Lee Gillenwater, she is survived by her son Jeff; grandchildren, Davis and Regina, great-granddaughter, Meghan and niece Louann Harris. Memoriala may be sent to Longstreet United Methodist Church, 5268 Airways Blvd, 38116, where she was a long time faithful member.---Forest Hill Funeral Home Midtown (901) 775-0310``xEkZEAuuAkVPTdXIoBD``x1271944925``xClass_of_1950 Death of a Scrapper--Bobbie Jean (Bardwell) Anthony, class of 55.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBobbie Jean (Bardwell) Anthony, age 72, formerly of Memphis and Coffeeville, MS died Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Sanctuary Hospice in Tupelo. Services will be Saturday, April 17 at 11 a.m. at McPeters Chapel with Rev. Dennis Smith officiating. Burial and graveside service Saturday, 4:00 pm at Clear Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Coffeeville, MS with Rev. John Gray officiating. Ms. Anthony was a member of First Baptist Church, Corinth and the Prime Timers. She was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Daughter of American Revolution, Sassy Scarlet Red Hat Society and retired in 1984 from Bell South as a local test board technician. Ms. Anthony was a member of the Pioneers Club of Bell South Telephone Company. She was a 1955 graduate of South Side High School in Memphis. Survivors; three daughters; Cynthia B. (Bill) Elliott of Reform, Al; Annie Laurie B. McCammon of Senatobia, MS and Allana B. (Steve) McElwain of Corinth; and six grand-children. Memorials may be made to; Baptist Children's Village, 150 Farrow Manor Dr. Coldwater MS 38618.--McPeters Funeral Home---(662) 286-6000``xEkZEuuAVuEqLllDJXH``x1271449541``xClass_of_1955 Death of a classmate--Edgar "Ed" Moody Donald``xTerryWilliamson51``xEdgar "Ed" Moody Donald, age 87, of Memphis, died April 10, 2010 at Methodist Germantown Hospital. A life-long Memphian, he was preceded in death by his father W.E. Donald, his mother, Blannie Tully Donald, and his first wife Louise Qualls Donald. He was a graduate of South Side and was most likely in the class of 1941. Upon graduation, he was drafted into the Army during World War II and took part in the liberation of Europe from Nazi Germany where he received numerous honors for bravery. After the liberation of Europe, he served a tour of duty in the Philippines. He returned to Memphis and became Vice President of Abston Company. He leaves his wife Doris Pafford Donald. The family requests that any memorials be made to the Central Church Winchester Building Fund.``xEkZEEpkVAZifjvgYOC``x1271102597``xAll_Scrappers Death of a real Scrapper--Joe Vickers, class of 1950``xTerryWilliamson51``xJoe Thomas VICKERS, Age 78 of Goodlettsville. April 10, 2010. Preceded in death by wife, Mary Catherine Vickers November 12, 2008; brother, Herman Vickers. Survived by daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Lynn Cook; brother, Jerry (Mary Nell) Vickers; sisters, Sue (Max) Elkins and Patsy (Pete) Martin; grandchildren, Lyndsey (Eric) Kuhl, Clint Cook and McCall Cook; great grandchildren, Caden and Cooper Kuhl. Bro. Joe accomplished so much in his life, to mention a few, he attended Ole Miss; he was a graduate of Bethel College; he was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army; he was Pastor of Goodlettsville Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 35 years; Founder of The Enrichment Foundation; a member of the Goodlettsville Masonic Lodge and a Shriner, serving as Chaplain for Al Menah seven years. Bro. Joe touched so many lives and was respected and loved by all who knew him. A Celebration of Life service will be held 12 noon, Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at the Joe Vickers Activity Building, Goodlettsville Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. DeWayne Tyus, Rev. Ronnie Pittinger, Rev. Bud Russell, Rev. Larry Guin and Rev. Kevin Medlin officiating. Brenda Walker bringing the Euology. Interment will follow at the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Clint and McCall Cook, Arthur Irvin, Nick Baird, Mac Vickers, Jerry Vickers, Jay Hager, Kerry Bateman, Jimmy Moore and Emmis Hunter. Honorary Pallbearers will be The Covenant Class, Nashville Presbytery ministers and wives and the New Horizon Class. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bethel College Ministerial Scholarship Fund; Saint Jude Children's Hospital, Ronald McDonald House or charity of choice. Visitation at Forest Lawn Funeral Home will be Monday from 1-4 and 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. til 12 noon at the Joe Vickers Activity Building. Arrangements by FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, (615) 859-5279. A Dignity Memorial Provider
Published in The Tennessean on April 12, 2010 ``xEkZEpAllkZabfjqOmX``x1271098827``xAll_Scrappers Your classmate, Bill Schrimsher, class of 50, is ill.``xTerryWilliamson51``xThe following is a beautiful letter from Eddie Spragg, class of 1950 and his wife Anita, telling about their recent visit with his lifelong friend and fellow Scrapper, Bill Schrimsher.
In March of this year, Anita and I had the pleasure of visiting Bill & Doris Schrimsher in Brandon Florida for about 2 weeks. Bill & Eddie started to A.B. Hill together in 1938 and graduated from South Side together in 1950. Between then and now, we have always maintained contact with each other and have seen each other as often as possible. In 1953, Bill was in Korea and Eddie was in Japan, and we were able to visit then. Bill is now in a wheelchair and he can’t do much for himself, BUT, his mind is still keen and when he can speak, he is still as sharp and witty as ever. This visit with them was our best ever visit. We really went to help Doris with Bill, so she could take a break, but we received much more than we were able to give. Bill has been through broken legs, broken hips, surgery after surgery, but still remains upbeat. Doris cares for him 24/7, and acts as though it is all in a days work. The love and respect they have for each other shines through always. May God bless them (He already has). If you would like to send a card, their address is Bill & Doris Schrimsher, 1006 Oakridge Manor Drive, Brandon Florida, 33511.
``xEkZpluuFFZwCKeXtrz``x1270844337``xAll_Scrappers News on Fay (Thomas) Fitzgerald, class of 56.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI very recently received a letter from Don Fitzgerald of Branson West Misouri which is very close to Branson Missouri. Don was in the Scrapper class of 1951 and his wife Fay (Thomas) Fitzgerald was in the class of 1956. They lived in Millington Tennessee before they moved to Missouri. Don tells me that Fay had a mastectomy two weeks ago due to cancer. She went to her surgeon yesterday 3/31/2010, and the report was good. They think that they got all the cancer so she is going on hormone treatment instead of chemo which is the very best we could hope for.
Don says too that his 97 year old Mother lives with us and requires considerable maintenance. Don says he still has heart problems that require attention. Remember Don and Fay in your thoughts and prayers.``xEkZpVpyplVjRWuWmDi``x1270506085``xClass_of_1956 CLASSMATE'S DAUGHTER``xJanHolleyLong57``xPat Billings of the Class of '57 has a lovely daughter, Deanna, who has been fighting cancer for some time now.
Deanna has recently been accepted by a famous group of doctors. These doctors specialize in cases like her's.
I know all of you will want to be praying for Deanna that God will allow a miracle to take place in the healing of her body.
The entire family greatly appreciates your prayers.
Thanks,
Jan Holley Long``xEkZppyVZpkynftopAO``x1270065702``xAll_Scrappers Our 1951 classmate, Alvin Ray is not well.``xTerryWilliamson51``xThe following note is from Alvin & Nita Ray.-------
Hello every one..Just a note to let you know that Alvin is not well and saw a neurologist in Jackson on Wed. and was set up for more tests... He is to have a brain MRI on 4/14 and then in to see a neurosurgeon ASAP..he is booked up until May so Alvin has a appointment that far in advance but they are hoping for a cancellation so they can get him in sooner..As for now they have him on two meds to improve his coordination and memory and have stopped him from driving temporarily..Doctor was very vague about what the problem is because he just does not have enough info to do a firm diagnosis..Will let you know as we know..In the meantime pleae forgive us if we or I am slow on replying to your mail...You are all always in our thoughts and prayers..(My computer (Nita's) is still not working but it is a problem with the telephone line and I am in line for it to be repaired..You know we can only get dial up here so I just have to wait my turn..At least they were here once and found the problem..Ha! Every thing is slower in the country..HaHa.) Love and hugs to all...Alvin and Nita Ray. ``xEkyAllpVupvFqopoTY``x1269880540``xClass_of_1951 Dudley Boston, class of 48, is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xDUDLEY BOSTON, class of 48, IS IN THE BAPTIST HOSPITAL ROOM 3135 .HIS WIFE SAID TO LET HIS FRIENDS KNOW . THEY ARE RUNNING TESTS ON HIM ,WE ALL NEED TO PRAY .SHE SAID SOME OF THE PROBLEM MAY BE HIS MEDICATION .
HOSPITAL --Room 3135---Phone (901) 226-3135``xEkyAllpkyFOYguxnWZ``x1269880263``xAll_Scrappers Your 1947 classmate, Anna Marie (Shelton) McQueen has severe shingles. ``xTerryWilliamson51``xIna (McBride) Hensley, class of 51, informs me that Anna Marie (Shelton) McQueen, of 47, of Inverness Florida, has a severe case of Shingles. I have never had them, BUT, people have told me they are terrible. Anna Marie is the sister of Nina (Shelton) Broadway, class of 1952. Keep Anna Marie in your thoughts and prayers.``xEkyAlZZlyAwUfvviKc``x1269877869``xClass_of_1947 The next Scrapper Dinner.``xTerryWilliamson51``xThe next South Side Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly will be held at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Mt. Moriah and American Way in Memphis on April 27th. Try to remember that the Dinners are held on the 4th Tuesday of January, April, July and October. (every 3 months again on the 4th Tuesday of those months).People start coming in at about 5:00 pm and you can come when you wish and stay as long as you wish and leave any time you wish. Try to come and if you were coming and have stopped, why not try to start back again.``xEkyAVyulEyHpTTostd``x1269564816``xAll_Scrappers Death of Doris Jean (Wright )Tanner's Son``xKathalineHarbison47``xROBERT H. TANNER Sr.
Horn Lake - Robert H. Tanner, Sr.¸67, died March 22, 2010. He was a pharmaceutical courier, U.S. Navy Veteran, a long time Scout Master for the Boy Scouts of America, and a member of St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Eugenia Lipsey Tanner, one son, Robert H. Tanner, Jr. (Alma) of Japan, one daughter Monica Murphy (Lee) of Walls, MS; two brothers, Charlie Tanner of Dallas, TX and Harry Tanner of Arlington, VA; a sister Betty Docekal of Kerrville, TX; stepmother, Doris Tanner of Horn Lake, MS; and four grandchildren, Joshua Tanner, Stephanie Tanner, Cody Loudermilk and Taylor Murphy. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 25 from 6-8 p.m. at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch. Funeral services will be Friday, March 26 at 12 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 8245 Getwell Road, Southaven, MS, 38671. Burial will follow with Naval Military Honors at West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to either St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church or Minor Memorial United Methodist Church. Brantley Funeral Home Olive Branch, MS (662)895-2310
Published in The Commercial Appeal on March 24, 2010
``xEkyAuZZpluaSljDICg``x1269477084``xAll_Scrappers Alvin Porter '60...out of ICU``xLewisDalton59``xThis just in from Sally "Wamble" McIntosh '61...
I spoke with Alvin’s wife Mary and she says Alvin has been moved out of ICU and is doing much better. He will be moving to a rehab facility soon.
Mary said to thank everyone for their thoughts & prayers. When he’s up to talking and receiving guest, she will let everyone know where to reach him.
``xEkyAuuZkEEwKpGwbLG``x1269447211``xClass_of_1960 The Class of 55 is planning a Reunion``xTerryWilliamson51``xCLASS OF 1955 IS PLANNING A REUNION.
Hal Goldman, of Bartlett, class of 55 says that the class of 55 is planning a reunion on June 4th and 5th . Both days will be casual. For more information, call Tom Easum class of 55 of Merritt Island Florida. Tom’s phone number is (321) 454-9512. You could also email Tom at TPEasum@aol.com. Hal Goldman’s email is halgolman@att.net and his phone number is (901) 336-1522.
``xEkylAulAuALPaWdsXW``x1268948949``xAll_Scrappers Almost Scammed ...by Ed Creamer '57``xLewisDalton59``xFriday AM received a call from granddaughter Joan (not her real name). She had gone to Quebec, Canada with a girlfriend she works with to attend a wedding of a member of the girl's family. Anyway, wedding is over, Joan had too much to drink and hit another car. "Grandma, I need $2440. If I give the other people cash there will be no charges. The police have agreed to this"
She then turned the phone over to her lawyer. "Send the money via Western Union. After it's sent, call and give us the Confirmation number. We'll then get a release from the damaged party." He gave us a phone number to call.
Understand I have cut out a lot of stuff like Joan mentioning she had an open ended airline ticket so she could fly back home. Also there were a couple other things that were common between us and her.
Went to our Credit union, which has Western Union capability. BUT, the teller could not find Canada as a destination point. They had every other country she looked at. She called the main office in Washington, D.C. and they told her only the main office in Washington could send money to Canada. The money would fly to Canada once they received the request within one hour.
Left the credit union and started home (30 minutes away). The wife decided to call Joan's cell phone number when we were two blocks away. Lo and behold, Joan was at work here in California. She said she definitely wasn't in Canada and didn't have an accident. While I turned the truck around my bride called the main Credit Union Office in Washington to stop the money. Too late. It had gone. BUT they got with W.U. and put an emergency stop on the funds. The teller back at the local branch sent an internal electronic message to Washington to do the same thing.
Well, we have our money. Nothing was lossed but some pride. However, it seems the credit union started a practice of not sending any money to Canada without a period of waiting and then only after Security approved it. Seems so many scams originate there.
I sent the Royal Canadian Mounted Police a message on their web site but they responded I should send the info to the FBI. I'll do that tonight.
Yes! The voice sounded like Joan's. No! There was no way we could have contacted Joan's Mom or Dad at work. Yes! The caller seemed to know more than just the girl's name that Joan works with. Yes! The "lawyer" did provide us with a phone number so we, should we need to, call him. (He later said the battery was dead in it. There were other things which I won't go into).
Now, do I remember reading about this kind of scam before? You bet your bippy I do. BUT, this call and the voice and the low dollar amount and,,,. Well, in the back of our minds we weren't sure it was on the up and up. BUT, just in case, we decided to send the money.
Oh well, in the future if any of our relatives get locked up and need to be bailed up, they should get on a first name basis with their cellmate because we aren't sending the money.
``xEkylZyEkEAHBooOaNH``x1268761219``xAll_Scrappers UPDATE ON ALVIN PORTER '60....``xLewisDalton59``xI received this update on Alvin Porter through an email this morning....
Alvin is doing so much better, but still has a long way to go. His kidneys and intestines are now working normally and the doctors are thinking they may be able to put a regular (Foley) cathater in. They will be testing to see how long he can be off the ventalater. He is responding well to the nuerological light when he is taken off the meds. He responds to a nurse when asked to squeeze her hand or move his feet. His swelling has gone down considerably but is still puffy.
More as I receive it...
``xEkylZVVZyleKchUNXP``x1268755768``xClass_of_1960 Update on Joyce (Roberson) Hearn, class of 53``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just spoke to Richard Hearn, of Byhalia Mississippi, class of 51. Richard's wife, Joyce (Roberson) Hearn, class of 53 recently had 2 stints put in her heart. She has had surgery and had 3 heart bypass in her heart. This is a total of 5 arteries Joyce has had repaired. Richard says she is still in the hospital and he will let us know when things change. Keep Joyce in your prayers. ``xEkylyApyAVLXmRzrvM``x1268690695``xAll_Scrappers ALVIN PORTER '60``xLewisDalton59``xI just received a call from Sally "Wamble" McIntosh '61, to inform me that Alvin Porter '60 is in the hospital.
She says Alvin had a heart attack, had a couple of stents put in and had gone back to his room. After a short while, he began to complain that he was still in pain. He was taken back to the OR and is now in the Cardiac Critical Care unit at Germantown Methodist.
I'll update you as I hear more.``xEkylVkFZAlgbiTLSzG``x1268523798``xClass_of_1960 Your classmate, Jean (Palmer) Pinkham, class of 50, died.``xTerryWilliamson51``xA call from Betty (Brock) Aldridge,of Bartlett TN, class of 1950, called and said that Jean (Palmer) Pinkham, of Falls Church Virginia, class of 1950, died this past month. She is the sister of Jimmy Palmer, of Collierville, class of 56.``xEkyluEyuplNsmMmZpR``x1268416408``xClass_of_1950 Joyce (Roberson) Hearn, class of 53, will have surgery.``xTerryWilliamson51``xLarry Hearn, class of 54, of Byhalia Mississippi just called me and informed me that his sister-in-law, Joyce (Roberson) Hearn, class of 53 in in Baptist East Hospital. Joyce has already had 2 stints put in her heart and another was blocked and no stint could be put in, so more surgery will follow Saturday morning, March 13th at Baptist East to do heart bypass surgery. Joyce is the wife of Richard "Buck" Hearn, class of 51 and they live next door to Larry and Peggy (Roberson) Hearn, class of 53. Peggy is Joyce's sister, so it is 2 sisters and 2 brothers. Please keep this full time Scrapper family in your thoughts and prayers during this hard time. Richard and Joyce's email is RLHearn@centurytel.net.``xEkylFykEykprFLBSJp``x1268362162``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Ron Bartlett, class of 1963``xTerryWilliamson51``xRon Bartlett, age 64, air charter broker, of Hernando Mississippi, died March 7, 2010. Mr. Bartlett was a graduate of South side High School, class of 1963 and a graduate of Memphis State University in 1974. He was a 3rd degree Black belt in karate, an avid horseman, a faithful member of Nesbit Presbyterian Church, an avid reader and past member of Sons of Confederate Veterans. Graveside services will be Wednesday, March 10 at 10 a.m. in Hernando Memorial Park, Memorial service to follow graveside at 11 a.m. at Nesbit Presbyterian Church. Ron was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His survivors include his wife of 43 years, Gail Bartlett of Hernando; two sons, Ian Lee Bartlett and Andrew Lee Bartlett, both of Hernando; one sister, Hannah Aldridge; one brother, John Bartlett, both of Hernando; daughter-in-law, Karen Bartlett of Hernando and grandson, Jesse Bartlett. Hernando Funeral Home (662) 429-5260``xEkylEZpulurZAxOrJj``x1268170484``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Lois Bruce Taylor, class of 54``xTerryWilliamson51``xLois Bruce Taylor, age 73, of Memphis, class of 1954, passed away on March 7, 2010. She was a graduate of South Side High School and a retired X Ray Technician. Mrs. Taylor was also a member of Christ Church. She leaves her loving husband, Curtis Taylor, her daughter, Janet Ivey (Ronnie), her son Michael Taylor (Jessica) and one grandson, Chris Ivey. The family will receive friends from 5-7 on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2010 also at Memorial Park Funeral Home with burial in Forest Hill East Cemetery. The family requests any memorials be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Memorial Park Funeral Home--(901) 767-8930``xEkylEyAVuFOBwkkXPN``x1268169543``xClass_of_1954 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
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
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
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
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
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
``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
Go check it out and make some comments if you like.
``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
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.
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.
``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
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
``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
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 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
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
"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
When are the rest of you guys sending yours in¿¿¿¿
Lewis D.
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
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.
How 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? 
We 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:
I 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
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.
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
Thomas 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:
As 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