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Death of a class of 1954, Shirley Marie Joyner Phillips``xs14447281u``xShirley Marie Joyner Phillips, age 78, of Memphis , passed away April 17, 2015 at her home. Shirley graduated from South Side in the class of 1954. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Family Funeral Care on Summer Ave.``xEukAuluAFFOsanMpwo``x1429484933``xAll_Scrappers
Death of a class of 1940, Bernard (Beryl) Malkin``xs14447281u``xBernard (Beryl) Malkin, age 92, of Memphis died on April 3, 2015. Beryl was in the Scrapper class of 1940 and he and his wife lived on the side of his family's grocery store on Trigg and Florida Street in south Memphis. He entered the 9th Air Force division where he was stationed in England, France and Belgium and participated in the Invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge``xEukllulApZWYhDGRig``x1428848907``xAll_Scrappers
Death of a class of 1939 Scrapper, Ouida Ruth Magee Moore``xs14447281u``xOuida Ruth Magee Moore, Scrapper class of 1939, died March 29, 2015 at the age of 93 in Amory Mississippi. Her Sister Sarah Magee Givens, Scrapper class of 1937 preceded her in death, and her Brother, Van Magee, class of 1944 preceded her in death also. She is survived by Sister Dorothy Magee Yager, Scrapper class of 1941 and survived also by her Sister-in-law, Nancy Archer Magee, Scrapper class of 1952. Nancy lives in Fort Worth Texas AND attends EVERY Scrapper Dinner.``xEuklyEEkEywcEeQwYC``x1428611216``xAll_Scrappers
Scrapper class of 1950, Donna Faust Kaidan passed away.``xs14447281u``xI received an email from Denise Budinger saying that her Mother, Donna Faust Kaidan, Scrapper class of 1950, passed away on July 2, 2014 after a brief illness. Donna's husband, Joe Kaidan asked Denise to send the death notice to us. ``xEuklypAppkMEnrYZLH``x1428609002``xAll_Scrappers
Death of a Scrapper class of 52, Houston Patrick``xs14447281u``xHouston Patrick, age 82, of Southaven Mississippi, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 at his home. Houston was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a retired engineer from Illinois Central Railroad. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Lannie Ileta Patrick. He leaves a daughter, two sons, nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren,one sister, Edna Lou Belcher, who was a class of 1949, Scrapper.``xEuklpEpZVpzwCmxJdx``x1428010750``xAll_Scrappers
Death of Scrapper class of 47, Marie L. Harrison Murphy``xs14447281u``xI received a call from Trudy Papia Roberts, class of 59, of Falkner Mississippi saying Marie L. Harrison Murphy, Scrapper class of 47,of Ashland Mississippi died January 20, 2015, at age 86. I have Marie's husband listed as Charles Harrison. Thank you Trudy.``xEukVZVpEEZOCbZdzrY``x1425750117``xAll_Scrappers
Death of a Scrapper, Mildred Joycee Bailey Boydston``xs14447281u``xMildred Joyce Bailey Boydston, age 98, of Marietta, Georgia died February 24, 2015 in Houston Missouri. I do not have a class year for her. She has a sister and brother of Memphis.
She attended A.B. Hill and South Side High School. Her husband, James W. Boydston preceded her in death. She had 5 Children. Services will be held at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch Mississippi on Wednesday March 4, 2015 with visitation at 11:00 a.m. and memorial service at 12:30 p.m.``xEukVkVEFAlKbsAZXCw``x1425251398``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1942 Scrapper, Mary Kirksey Jennings``xs14447281u``xMary Kirksey Jennings, age 92, Scrapper class of 1942, passed away on February 26 after a short illness. Mary, a lifelong Memphian was married for 62 years to Roy Jennings who passed away in 2007. She leaves a daughter, a sister and a niece.``xEukVkuypuyBBwtHrap``x1425246046``xAll_Scrappers ``xHowardSmith48``xI was fortunate enough for Joe Tully to enroll me as a news person. If anyone who reads the Scrapper news would like to chat with me via e-mail, please let me know.
God bless each and everyone of you. I will gladly post for you, information regarding prayer requests etc.
``xEukuykpFpVZapfbgEZ``x1424620305``xAll_Scrappers TO all the South Side Scrappers``xs14447281u``xHello to all Scrappers. FINALLY, I am able again to send you an email. This Scrapper email unit has been out of order for a long time and SUDDENLY, it is up again. First of all PLEASE DO THIS. Go to your calendar and put the dates of the Scrapper Dinners at the Piccadilly on your calendar. The Piccadilly Dinners will be on the 4th Tuesday of January, April, July and October. The time that we meet has been changed to 2:00 P.M. to avoid having to come and go in the dark as we were doing. I am telling you this here because my computer is messed up bad. I did not send a Scrapper Dinner letter out the last time in January because it will not print the address stickers that we put on the letters. I cannot print anything. That meant that Robert McCaskill and I would have had to handwrite 723 envelopes addresses in order to mail them. (we did not have the time OR the desire to start that). SO---please be patient with us. We are trying hard to get the computer working again. REMEMBER ALSO---The next Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly will be at 2:00 P.M. on April 28 which is the 4th Tuesday in April. THANKS
Terry and Margie Williamson (both class of 51)
5530 Malone Road, Olive Branch Mississippi 38654
phone--(662) firstname.lastname@example.com``xEukuEAVEyuurILpjIc``x1424195164``xAll_Scrappers Praise God It's finally back``xHowardSmith48``xHi fellow Scrappers. I receive an e-mail from Bob Wiggins (1947) announcing the Good News, and he sent me the URL that I might get back on line with my old friends. Most of them have passed on, but Bob and I and His wife Virginia are still hanging in with a few more Scrappers. Hope this hits the news page, as I found my old registration info That I had saved from many moons ago. God bless you all and keep in touch.
Howard Smith class of '48.
email@example.com``xEukFAuAZkurUDSCOll``x1423949724``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper class of 1950, Ransom "Sonny" Skelton.``xs14447281u``xRansom "Sonny" Skelton, age 77, passed away in Memphis on October 13, 2014. Sonny was a cotton merchant over 40 years. He was an active member of Highland Heights Baptist Church for over 50 years. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 54 years, Barbara H. Skelton, Scrapper class of 1961, two daughters Karen S. Magness (Keith) and Kathy S Bevis; two brothers, Arlie Skelton, Scrapper class of 57, deceased, and Marice, class of 59; a sister, Anice Haire, class of 50, a granddaughter, two grandsons, and a great-grandson. Memorials may be sent to Highland Heights Baptist Church.``xEuEFFlEZlpLdVslLvU``x1413381780``xAll_Scrappers Death of class of 46 Scrapper, Johnny Cole``xs14447281u``xAn email from Garry Foose, class of 56 says that Johnny Cole, class of 1955 passed away on October 7 from a short illness. Johnny's wife, Beverly (Scrapper class of 1952) said that Johnny was in the hospital and that he had open heart surgery about 5 years ago and they did a value replacement and a 4 way bypass which was very successful at the time. Gary said that after High School, Johnny joined the Marine Corp and after the military, he worked in finance and later owned his own business``xEuEFpVkEAAEMWeHdSe``x1413052199``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1956 classmate, George Lavalle Carlisle``xs14447281u``xGeorge "Sonny" Lavalle Carlisle, age 76, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2014. Sonny was born in Memphis and graduated from South Side High School in 1956. He joined the US Marine Corps, serving as NATO security in Naples Italy. He later started and ran the George Carlisle Insurance Agency, before retiring early to travel. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Carlisle, two children, John Boyuka (Kathy) and Stephanie Boyuka Desaix (Hank), two granddaughters and many nieces and nephews. George is preceded in death by his parents, a sister and two brothers. Visitation will be held Friday, October 3, from 5-7 P.M. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 4 at 10:00 a.m. The family asks that memorials be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Forest Hill South Funeral Home--(901) 346-3250.``xEuEkFZuuFyReKbTVPA``x1412374436``xAll_Scrappers Scapper Classmate, Clara Frances Bell, age 97 passed away.``xs14447281u``xClara Frances Bell, age 97, of Memphis passed away peacefully with her long time caregiver, Heather Donaho by her side. Clara was born in Paducha, KY. and moved to Memphis when she was 7 years old. She graduated from South Side High School. She retired after 30 plus years as the Executive Assistant to the President of the Memphis Airport Authority. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 30 from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar Ave. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.memphisfuneralhome.net.---Memphis Funeral, 5599 Poplar Ave. (901 725-0100.``xEuEEAEpyFFNHEKiKrt``x1411910633``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1957 Scrapper classmate, William "Bill" Spurlin``xs14447281u``xWilliam "Bill" Spurlin, age 76, of Olive Branch MS. passed away September 25, 2014. Bill was in the Scrapper class of 1957. There will be a gathering of friends Monday, September 29, beginning at 1 p.m. until the celebration of his life at 2 p.m., all at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch. The interment will take place at Memorial Park Southwoods Cemetery in Memphis. Bill is survived by his wife Cedie Spurlin, sons, Rick Sprulin, Don Spurlin and J.P. Branch (Juana); daughters, Donna Winfree (Allen), Doris Maxwell (Andy), Cindy Everette and Nikki Fowler, brother Mke Spurlin, 14 grandchildren,13 great-grandchildren and his little Buddy Mufusa. "GO TIGERS.``xEuEElkyZVpuGoBuqtU``x1411826750``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1953 Scrapper, Joseph Andrew Brawner``xs14447281u``xJoseph Andrew "Joe" Brawner, age 79 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 14, 2014. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Ila Ethel and Andrew Lee Brawner; brothers Robert Lee Brawner and William K. Brawner; and sister, Alpha Jo Brawner. He was a native Memphian and a 1953 graduate of South Side High School. He retired from the transportation Industry after 45 years. He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Sandra Brawner; sons, Michael K. Brawner (Linda), Charles R. Brawner, and Marcus A. Brawner (Lorie) and 2 grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to the Church Health Center or White Station Church of Christ.``xEuEEEZZVVEScfVMfPZ``x1411177551``xAll_Scrappers A message about Scrapper Billy Sanders``xs14447281u``xAn Email from Gail Starnes, class of 57 says----Our friend and fellow Scrapper, Billy Sanders, Scrapper class of 1954, had to have open heart surgery last week, and they did bypass and laser surgery on his heart. He has been in ICU at St. Francis hospital, but he was to be moved to a room today, and I understand he is doing better. I thought you might want to know and keep Billy and Kay in your thoughts and prayers. Billy is so good to help with the reunion as he is on the committee, and he always does extra things to help our reunions be a success. He and Kay are a wonderful couple, and if you wanted to send a card, his address is 6281 Staffordshire Rd. Memphis, TN 38134. His phone is (901) 372-0706 but he will not be home until the weekend, and may not feel like having calls until a little later. Hope you are having a great week, and Happy Fall yall. Signed by Gail Starnes.``xEuEEpyZAFlNhyXtszY``x1411067938``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrappers Brother, Stuart Eugene Carkeet``xs14447281u``xStuart Eugene Carkeet, SR. age 97, died on September 12, 2014. He was a 37 year retiree of the U.S. Army and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Stuart was a brother of South Side Scrapper class of 1950 Norma Wise Young, of Olive Branch Mississippi. Memorials may be sent to Bellevue Baptist Church missions fund or Forever Young Senior Veterans, www.foreveryoungseniorwish.org.``xEuEplEuEZurKFmgidz``x1410814174``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1946 Scrapper classmate, Milton E. Starr``xs14447281u``xMilton E. Starr, age 86, passed away August 29, 2014. Milton graduated from South Side High School in 1946 and then served his country in the U. S. Navy. He continued his education at Memphis State University and earned his law degree from Southern Law. He was an attorney and accountant by trade, member of the Tennessee Bar Association and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. Milton was preceded in death by his parents and 8 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elsie Brown Starr, daughter, Sylvia Starr and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12;30 P.M. until the service begins at 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 2 at Kingsway Christian Church, 7887 Poplar Ave. Germantown TN 38138. where he was a charter member and an elder. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be sent to Kingsway Christian Church, 7887 Poplar Ave. Germantown. TN 38138.``xEupAVEZZpZYAzLhtux``x1409517707``xAll_Scrappers 1957 classmate Marlene Johnson Mackesy is having serious problems.``xs14447281u``xI received an E-mail from Lori Ivy, daughter of Marlene Johnson Mackesy, Scrapper class of 1957. Her Mother was in an Assisted Living in Chattanooga, but was able to move to independent living a couple of months age. The only thing she needs assistance with is medication oversight. Lori says she essentially has come through it all quite well--a few different diagnoses--all controllable with medication. One of the issues we're all dealing with is her memory. From all indications, it isn't Alzheimer's, but it affects her fairly significantly nonetheless, so for several reasons, I wouldn't ever expect her to be able to attend future Scrapper functions; and I know that would break her heart if she was very cognizant of it at all.
I know it would mean a great deal to her to hear from any of her classmates and friends. Her mailing address is 825 Runyan Drive, #D26, Chattanooga, TN 37405---And while you're at it, maybe include some prayers for me and my brother. We are facing some significant financial problems because of all of this, and it becomes more and more difficult to grasp each day. Thanks so much Lori Ivy.
Lori's email is email@example.com``xEupAppFlVlOGHshKIh``x1409003858``xAll_Scrappers Death of 1960 Scrapper Ray Turner ``xJaneGary60``xRay Turner, Class of 1960, passed away Saturday night, August 23 at his home in Counce, Tennessee following a long illness with Parkinson's and Dementia. Ray served in the Air Force for 21 years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He is survived by his wife Darla (Smith) Fortune Turner ('60), son Kristopher of Savannah, Tennessee and daughter Meaghan of Somersworth, New Hampshire and four grandchildren. Ray's cremated remains will be interred at Forest Hill East on Whitten Road in Memphis, Tennessee at a future date. Condolences can be sent to Darla at 990 Yellow Creek, Counce, TN 38326. Darla can also be reached at (731) 689-5170.
``xEuplAllkpAwXTygHTw``x1408988209``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1949 Scrapper classmate, John W. Sowell``xs14447281u``xJohn W. Sowell, of Olive Branch MS. age 84, Scrapper Class of 1949, passed away on August 9, 2014. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Caples Sowell, class of 1954. John served in the Air Force as an M.P. He attended Northwest MS. Junior College and played football in high school and College. He retired from Kellogg's Company. John's family will receive friends Tuesday August 12 at Family Funeral Care at 1 p.m. followed by service at 2 p.m. with burial at Memorial Gardens.Online condolences can be made at familyfuneralmemphis.com.---- Family Funeral Care (901) 761-8000.``xEupZZpFpFyxjUCKHtE``x1407703036``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper, Irma Catherine Nolen Guy, age 90.``xs14447281u``xIrma Catherine Nolen Guy, age 90, of Memphis passed away peacefully July 29, 2014 in Atlanta Georgia. Irma was married to Chester Lee Guy who is deceased. Irma attended South Side High School (class unknown). Her family will conduct a celebration of her life later this year. Her charity of choice is St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.``xEupZkuZpukZFOyFAWL``x1407247042``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1942 Scrapper Classmate, Earl Price``xs14447281u``xEarl Price, age 90, of North Port Florida, died on July 7, 2014. He was born in Memphis and graduated from South Side High School in the class of 1942. Earl served in the U.S. Navy during WW11, and in the Naval Reserves for ten years after his discharge. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie Turner Wilbanks Price, of North Port Florida.``xEupyullkyulVlCyMFZ``x1406488264``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1949 Scrapper, Dave Moore``xs14447281u``xDave Moore, age 84, of Memphis, passed away unexpectedly July 24, 2014. He was born and raised in Memphis and graduated from South Side High School in 1949. He retired as an Inspector of the North Memphis Police Department. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.B. and Evelyn Moore and his brother A.B. Moore Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Bonnie Moore, a son, and a Daughter and a granddaughter. The family will receive friends Monday, July 28 from 9:10 a.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home with service to follow at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Colonial Baptist Church, 1301 Colonial Rd. 38117 or to The Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, DS 66675.``xEupyulZyZlrdbbwsml``x1406487678``xAll_Scrappers Death of class of 52, Edith Tubbs Nicholds``xs14447281u``xAn email from Tommy Tubbs, class of 56, of Collierville TN. says that Edith Tubbs Nicholds, class of 52, of Dyersburg. TN. passed away on July 19, 2014. She had a bad fall about three weeks earlier and never really recovered.``xEupyupAplFFfBAJrKv``x1406409083``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 55 Scrapper, Mary Elizabeth Scott Moore``xs14447281u``xAn email from Barbara Hearn Smith, Scrapper class of 55, said that Mary Elizabeth Scott Moore, age 75, Scrapper class of 1955, of Duncanville Texas passed away July 3, 2013
She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. She is survived by her husband, Bob Moore, who graduated from South Side in 1950 and her Brother, Charles Anderson Scott who might have attended South Side.``xEupVAZlkEEohpHzaqX``x1405978211``xAll_Scrappers Class of 53, Bobby Keen died on July 19``xs14447281u``xAn email from K.G. Coker class of 56, said that Bobby Keen, class of 53, died last night, (July 19). He had been sick quite a while suffering from Parkinson disease. His wife Barbara was also in the class of 53. Memorial service at Bellevue Baptist. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. ``xEupVApkllpsIiqLJTN``x1405902880``xAll_Scrappers Don't forget the Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadillly``xs14447281u``xPLEASE REMEMBER-----This coming Tuesday, July 22nd, we will have the SOUTH SIDE SCRAPPER DINNER AT THE PICCADILLY, which is on Mount Moriah and American Way in Memphis. There is no locked in time to arrive or to leave, but people start coming in at about 5:00 p.m. and people stay until late, SO, come when you wish and leave when you wish. We do not have a program so you can visit with people you went to South Side many, many years ago. There will be a good amount of Scrappers there and many of them you will know. We have large name tags and it will include the year you graduated from South Side, so you will know who THAT person is. Come and join us---you will be happy you did.
Terry Williamson---Scrapper Class of 1951-- Phone is (662)890-6068---email is email@example.com``xEupVllVpVVbfwmJFqe``x1405885055``xAll_Scrappers Death of Scrapper's Son``xJaneGary60``xAndrew Roberts, 41, son of Phyllis Roberts Wright ('60) and nephew of Joe Roberts ('62) died suddently last night of an apparent massive heart attack. Funeral arrangements will be posted when avaiable. Contact information is:
Phyllis Roberts Wright, 1885 Ferrell Rd, Middleton, TN 38052, telephone (731) 376-3039.
Joe Roberts, 8518 Poplar Pike, Germantown, TN 38138, telephone (901) 569-7799
``xEupVlyVFEVwUJhZveX``x1405865315``xAll_Scrappers Death of 1954 Scrapper classmate Anne Thrailkill Brauer``xs14447281u``xAnne Thrailkill Brauer, age 78, of Southaven Mississippi, passed away July 13, 2014 after a courageous battle with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Arthur Brauer, her parents, sisters, Shirley (Scrapper class of 52) and Sandra (Scrapper class of 55) and a brother David (Scrapper class of 63). Anne was a graduate of South Side in the class of 1954. Please keep this large Scrapper family in your prayers. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.====``xEupVZlpAFZeDpWvbrO``x1405780937``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1941 Scrapper, Emily Jane (Robertson) Browning.``xs14447281u``xEmily Jane (Robertson) Browning, age 90, of Ecru Mississippi
died July 16, 2014 at Baptist Hospital in Jackson MS. Emily was a class of 1941 South Side Scrapper. She was survived by 4 children. She was preceded in death by her husband Lacy Browning and two sisters Georgia Hollingsworth and Mary Hughes. Services will be today (Saturday) from 12 to 1 p.m. at Ecru Mississippi Baptist Church. Memorials may be sent to Ecru Baptist Church or to the charity of the donor's choice.---(662) 489-4141``xEupVZZlluZRNiLrRjp``x1405778847``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1943 classmate, Sarah Elizabeth (Webb) Lemons.``xs14447281u``xI received a letter from Bonnie Smith saying that her Mother Sarah Elizabeth (Webb) Lemons, of Olive Branch Mississippi, passed away on April 20, 2014. Sarah was in the Scrapper class of 1943. Thank you Bonnie. Your Mothers classmates will be glad you told them about your Mother's death. ``xEupVZZVllVGWbJjsyR``x1405775885``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 53 Scrapper, Benny Marberry ``xs14447281u``xOn the obituary page of Sunday, July 13 in the Commercial Appeal, it says that Benny Bounds Marberry, age 79 of Batesville Mississippi died Wednesday, July 9th at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Desoto County in Southaven MS. He grew up in South Memphis with his older brother Edwin and his younger brother, Robert. He graduated from South Side in the class of 1953. He served in the army in Germany. When he completed his military service, he moved to West Helena Mississippi and married Maxine Williams and they had two sons.===``xEupVFpkpEAVadLYslz``x1405302019``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1956 classmate, Harriet Lacook``xs14447281u``xI received word today that Harriet Lacook, of Memphis, passed away on August 19, 2013. I have no other information on her death. Harriet was in the Scrapper class of 1956.``xEupVkpAFApGDRivSJM``x1405209390``xAll_Scrappers Class of 1957 Joe Cooper's Mother, Marguerite Cooper died.``xs14447281u``xI received an email from Jan Holley Long, Scrapper Class of 1957 telling us that Joe Cooper's Mother, Marguerite Cooper died July 3, 2014. The funeral was on July 8th, 2014. Joe was in the Scrapper class of 1957. please keep Joe and his family in your prayers.``xEupVEplllEdRHBXahC``x1405108881``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1941 Scrapper, Bedford Calhoun``xs14447281u``xBedford Calhoun, age 92, Scrapper class of 1941, died June 26, 2014. He leaves his wife of 60 years, Ruth Stallings Calhoun, 2 daughters, and some nieces and nephews. He served in New Guinea during World War II. He owned Delta Surgical Medical Supply. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday June 30th and graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 1. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. next Tuesday July 8 with the family receiving friends beginning at 12 p.m. All services will be at Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery---(901) 767-8930``xEupFAykulkIfLByNwp``x1403962482``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 49 Scrapper, Bobby Morman``xs14447281u``xAn email from Regina Boyd Falcinelli, Scrapper class of 54
says that Bobby Morman, of Heber Springs Arkansas, Scrapper class of 49, died of Prostate Cancer May 26, 2014. Bobby went to Southside until the 10th grade and left in 1947 to join the Air Force. His wife, Dorothy Galloway Morman graduated from Southside in 1954 and his sister, Carolyn Morman Dodson graduated from South Side in 1954. Please keep this outstanding Scrapper Family in your prayers.``xEupFVulEZyNTqSwtzi``x1403548176``xAll_Scrappers Scrapper Class of 1955 Joyce Calk Carlson passed away./``xs14447281u``xAn Email from Mary Bounds Caldwell, of Memphis, class of 1955, says that Joyce Calk Carlson Scrapper class of 1955, passed away June 15th after a long illness. She lived in Huntsville Alabama with her daughter.``xEupFkpVkuELMoilvIC``x1403205241``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper class of of 41, Farris Wiggins Mayfield``xs14447281u``xAn email from Bob Wiggins, Scrapper class of 47 and his wife Ginny McCormick Wiggins, class of 48, saying that his only sister Farris Wiggins Mayfield, Scrapper class of 1941 passed away last night. Her husband, Clyde Mayfield was also in the class of 1941. She has been living in Indiana for some time. Her body will be shipped back here for a grave site. Burial will be at Forest Hill Mid Town on Wednesday, the 18th of June.``xEupkllpluFlDeOrynm``x1402880843``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1951 Scrapper, Nancy Hendley Mannon``xs14447281u``xNancy Hendley Mannon, age 80, Scrapper Class of 1951, of Memphis, died June 11, 2014 at Methodist North Hospital. Nancy was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and H & R Block. She was a member of Bartlett United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, William Pate Mannon. She leaves 3 children; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and 3 cats. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. and funeral Services at 2 p.m. on Friday at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar Ave. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation or the American Heart Association. Memphis Funeral Home 5599 Poplar Ave. (901) 725-0100``xEupkyApVpEjLFMMKWd``x1402690501``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper's Son``xJaneGary60``xGeorge Alvin Porter, Jr, age 51, son of Alvin Porter ('60), passed away Thursday, June 5 from a heart attack. His funeral service was today, June 12. I only learned of his death this morning but in time to attend his funeral. Please keep Alvin and his wife Mary (Hatmaker ('60) in your prayers as they adjust to this sudden loss. Condolences can be sent to Alvin & Mary at:
111 Leslie Drive
Senatobia, MS. 38668
Phone: 662-612-6057``xEupkVAAklAaGEmacnu``x1402599289``xAll_Scrappers Death of Scrapper class of 1950 , Carla Jean Beal Marcrum``xs14447281u``xCarla Jean Beal Marcrum, age 81, class of 1950, passed away May 26, 2014 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Jerome "Joe" Marchum and their four children, along with their five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandson, a brother Boyce Beal and her parents. Carla graduated from South Side High School in 1950. She was a member of Bartlett Hills Baptist Church for over 50 years. She served as a dedicated homemaker and administrative professional in the Memphis City Schools. Visitation will begin at Bartlett Hills Baptist Church, 4641 Ellendale Road, Bartlett Tn. at 12 noon, Saturday May 31 with services following immediately at 2 p.m.--- High Point Funeral Home
(901) 454-5795---www.highpointchapel.com``xEupEFZuuZyoKCyTsZG``x1401374476``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1947 Scrapper, Dorothy Wilson Hall``xs14447281u``xKathaline Bigelow Harbison, class of 47 sent me an email saying that Dorothy Wilson Hall, class of 47 passed away on May 26, 2014. Visitation will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery on Whitten Road on Wednesday, May 28th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.. Services will be held on May 29th at 2:00 p.m.
at the same location.``xEupEkEuAkFuVXUaUxx``x1401214923``xAll_Scrappers A salute to our Military men and women who do some much for us.``xs14447281u``xYesterday, May 26 was Memorial Day, a day of recognition of our men and women who were in the military. I watched the movie Pearl Harbor. I had to think then of my Uncle Everette Williamson. Everette is 96 years old and graduated from South Side in 1935. He went into the US Navy and served on a ship that was at Pearl Harbor. Two weeks before it was attacked, his ship was sent to an area near the Caribbean. I believe his ship was sent back to Pearl Harbor later. I may not have all the facts straight, BUT, Everette went through a lot and may have been lucky to still be here. We should all salute those who served our country during those very bad times.``xEupEkpylEZCvSQMcGr``x1401206817``xAll_Scrappers Death of Joe Holt, Side Side Scrapper class of 1955``xs14447281u``xJoe Holt, age 76, of Nesbit Mississippi passed away May 24th 2014. Joe was born December 31, 1937 to George and Essie Rooker Holt in Memphis. He lived his pre-school years in Harrisburg Arkansas, moving to Memphis at an early age and attended A.B. Hill Elementary and graduated from South Side High School, proudly being a member of the class of 1955 "Scrappers" After high school, Joe served in the Navy Reserves. He worked for the Memphis Police Department and retired as inspector after 33 years of service. Joe was in charge of security for the police during the initial Wonders Exhibits of Ramesses the Great in 1987 and Catherine the Great in 1991. He was also head of Metro Narcotics for several years. He was preceded in death by his Father, George Holt, and is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sylvia Houston Holt: his son, and daughter, Michael Holt and Dee Dee Holt, both of Nesbit; his Mother, Essie Holt Delisi of Memphis; his sister, Ghedda Holt Cianciola (Scrapper class of 1958) along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The family will receive friends on Monday, May 26, from 5-8 p.m. with services on Tuesday, May 27, at 2 p.m., all at Memorial Park Funeral Home.``xEupEEEupAlitjELVAv``x1401114098``xAll_Scrappers An update from Hal Goldman, class of 55, on his cancer treatment.``xs14447281u``xHal Goldman of Bartlett Tennessee, class of 1956 sent this email to me describing his cancer problem----Hal says---They went into my bladder today and they found nothing----
I have to go back for three more treatments of the BGC. This is like a booster treatment. After this, I will get another scope and if nothing is found again, I will wait for six months before going back again. Thank you all again for your prayers for me. God bless and I hope he blesses each of you as he has for me. Signed by Hal Goldman.``xEupEpullFykRUSwHjz``x1401048836``xAll_Scrappers About Eva Webb Donaldson, Scrapper class of 1947.``xs14447281u``xIn the Wednesday May 21 Commercial Appeal Newspaper, there was an article about the 10 year anniversary of the St. Francis Hospital-Bartlett and how it has grown in that 10 years. Above the article was a large picture of Eva Webb Donaldson, who was a class of 1947 South Side Scrapper. She has worked as a volunteer since it's opening in 2004. They had an outstanding picture of Eva in the Hospital lobby greeting people and helping them get to where they wanted to go. KEEP GOING EVA.``xEupplZlAVpEeEhTMWu``x1400878950``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper, Doris E. Prine``xs14447281u``xDoris E. Prine, age 94, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Mrs. Prine was a South Side Alumni. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marcus C. Prine, one son, one Brother and her great Grandson. Doris is survived by one son, one daughter, one sister-in-law, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. with funeral services to be Friday at 2 p.m. at Family Funeral Care on Summer Ave. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Midtown Cemetery.
Family Funeral Care---(901)761-8000.``xEuppZZpFAAIbxgQrnM``x1400770399``xAll_Scrappers Class of 1942, Elsie Baker Cowart.``xs14447281u``xElsie Baker Cowart, age 90, of Memphis died May 18, 2014. She was an honor graduate of South Side in the class of 1942. She worked at Kennedy Army Hospital during WW11 and was active in her church, Woodland Presbyterian. Elsie was married to the late Hal G. Cowart for 64 years and was survived by one brother; sister in law, sister and a daughter, Linda Cowart. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. until the graveside service begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 22 at Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery. ``xEuppypyypASknanzTD``x1400606609``xAll_Scrappers Death of Scrapper Willie Allen Cross Jr., Scrapper class of 58``xs14447281u``xWilliam "Willie" Allen Cross, Jr., Scrapper class of 58 died on April 27, 2014 in Southaven Mississippi of heart failure. Willie was 77 years old and he came from a solid South Side Scrapper family. The Cross family lived up on the hill at the corner of Sardis and Bullington Streets and living there was Billie Jean Cross Ingram, class of 51; Sonny Cross class of 53; and Joyce Cross Wright, class of 62
Many of their neighbors lived very close to the Cross home and friendships with all of them was very strong. Keep Willie and the Cross family in your prayers.``xEuppFVZZAZdTgRMJum``x1400357797``xAll_Scrappers Glenn Roseberry, class of 54, is doing well after heart surgery.``xs14447281u``xI just spoke on the phone with Pat Kersey Roseberry, class of 56. Her husband, Glenn Roseberry, class of 54, had heart surgery on April 1st when they replaced one of his heart values. Pat said Glenn is doing well in his recovery and thanks all of his Scrapper friends who have been concerned about his recovery. Thank you Lord for looking after Glenn.``xEuppElpEuEvkbBGASu``x1400180141``xAll_Scrappers Dora Pierce, class of 51, says it is snowing in Colorado``xs14447281u``xMargie and I saw on Memphis TV that Denver Colorado was supposed to get 7 inches of snow yesterday, I called Dora Pierce Abercrombie who graduated with us at South Side in the class of 1951. Dora lives in Arvada Colorado which is only about 10 miles from Denver and Dora said that she had six inches of snow in her yard and it was still snowing. It's hard to believe that it would snow that strong at this time of the year. Dora, I can only say that I AM GLAD TO SEE IT IS SNOWING WHERE YOU ARE INSTEAD OF IN THE MEMPHIS AREA.---Signed by Terry Williamson, class of 1951.``xEFAAAEZAEpepsGUTNo``x1399917910``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 56 Scrapper, Charles Francis Williams``xs14447281u``xCharles Francis Williams, age 76,of Adamsville TN formerly of Memphis, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014. He was a 1956 graduate of South Side, a veteran of the
US Army and a retired Memphis Police Officer. He was preceded in death by his parents Flem and Lucille Williams; one sister, 3 brothers. He is survived by his wife, Barbara T. Williams, one daughter, 2 sons and a sister. The family will receive friends Thursday, May 1 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. with the family receiving friends one hour prior to service time at the same Funeral Home. Interment will take place Saturday, May 3 at 1 p.m. in Neil Cemetery, Olivet, TN. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.memphisfuneralhome.net.---Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Ave. (901) 725-0100 ``xEFAllyyFllKcGbfFTq``x1398866388``xAll_Scrappers We had 125 Scrappers at the last Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly``xs14447281u``xWe had our regular South Side Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly Cafeteria this past Tuesday, April 22th and we had 125 Scrappers, Spouses and guests present. We have more people lots of times, but there was still a big bunch of Scrappers present, AND, there were likely more than that number present, BUT, a number of those people DID NOT HAVE THEIR NAME TAG ON and I could not count them. I have tried in the past to go around and count the number of people present but the way everyone moves around, it is impossible to count the Scrappers present, so the way I count them is to have them throw the name tags in a large sack at the end of the table where the name tags were. Lots of times, I go around and ask people to please go and get their name tag and even if they don't wear it, please throw it into the sack. Our number present seems to be slowly going down and I believe it is because we are loosing people to death and then some people cannot get out like they used to. Never the less, we had a good crowd and it does look like they enjoy being there. IF YOU WOULD, please go now and write on your calendar that the Scrapper Dinner Meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of January, April, July and October. There is no certain time you HAVE to be there---we have no program or starting time, BUT, people start coming in at about 5 p.m. and they stay as long as they wish, SO, I am telling you to come when you wish and stay as long as you wish, BUT, PLEASE COME. Remember, we were more than classmates when we went to South Side, we were family and your family is looking for you next time, which will be at the Piccadilly on Tuesday, (the fourth) July 22st. IF you have any questions, contact Terry Williamson (class of 51) at 5530 Malone Road, Olive Branch MS, 38654, (662) 890-6068 email@example.com``xEFAlykZyVupcqCVSUR``x1398627654``xAll_Scrappers Death of Scrapper Frank Lee, Scrapper class of 1934``xs14447281u``xH. Frank Lee, age 97, of Germantown TN., retired civil engineer, died April 22, 2014. Frank was in the 1934 South Side class. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday April 25 and service at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, both at Forest Hill East Funeral Home. Burial will be in Forest Hill South Cemetery. Frank was preceded in death by his first wife of 37 years, Alice Carter Lee, his mother, Gertrude D. Lee, his father, Joseph Lee, and three brothers Norman, Walter and John. He leaves his wife of 33 years, Gwen Hopper Lee, South Side Class of 1953, two sons, Mike Lee and Brian Lee and 2 grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to Memphis Union Mission. Forest Hill East Funeral Home---(901)382-1000 ``xEFAlFyVFFEGdeYmelH``x1398365331``xAll_Scrappers Tuesday night, April 22 at the Piccadill Cafeteria we will do the Scrapper Dinner``xs14447281u``xREMEMBER!!!!---Tomorrow night, Tuesday, April 22, we will go to the South Side Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly Cafeteria on Mt. Moriah Road at the corner of American Way. There is no set time for the get together to start, but people start coming at about 5:00 p.m. and they come in big numbers after that and there is no certain time to leave. SO, come when you wish and stay as long as your wish. You will see a bunch of people you went to South Side with. There is no program, we just mill around and mingle with people we went to school with many years ago. I promise your will enjoy it. ``xEFAlEElkklbsFSWeFB``x1398118228``xAll_Scrappers Glenn Roseberry, class of 54 is home from the hospital and is doing well.``xs14447281u``xGlenn Roseberry, of Olive Branch Mississippi, Scrapper class of 1954, had heart surgery on April 1st. One of his heart value was replaced. He is home from the hospital and is doing well and will be pleased to find that you, his Scrapper Friend knows this. Glenn is still going to the doctor, but the hard part is over. His loving wife, Pat Kersey, class of 1956 is helping him get back to normal. Glenn says thank you to all his Scrapper Friends who were with him during his recovery period.``xEFAlpuyEEkJAZQKFlC``x1398046112``xAll_Scrappers Reunion - Class of 1959``xs14447281u``x
Fifty-five years have passed since we last walked the halls of South Side.
This reunion is scheduled for June 6 & 7, 2014 at the Holiday Inn at the University of Memphis. For further information please contact Barbara Wineman Story at email@example.com or 901/683-7433.
Hope to see you there! Friends of the Class of '59 are welcome also.
``xEFAZZVkFpuXMECBBfJ``x1397752304``xAll_Scrappers An email from Hal Goldman, class of 55``xs14447281u``xI received an email from Hal Goldman, of Bartlett, Scrapper class of 55 saying that he just had the third and hopefully the last treatment Friday April 11 for his cancer. In six weeks I will go back for them to do another scope, looking inside to see if anything else has happened or hopefully, the cancer will be gone. Hal says "THANKS TO EVERYONES PRAYERS. HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE PICCADILLY ON APRIL 22. OUR GOD IS WONDERFUL!!!-------HAL GOLDMAN``xEFAZVkpuyVUaqWYMZf``x1397520465``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of Scrapper, Tommy Tubah SR. ``xs14447281u``xTommy Tubah SR., age 75, Scrapper class of 1957, of Horn Lake Mississippi, died Thursday, April 10, 2014 at his home. He is an Air Force veteran and enjoyed riding motorcycles. Tommy is survived by his son, Eddie Tubah (Cindy) of Southaven MS; 4 grandchildren, a cousin who was like and a brother. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tina Alphin. ``xEFAZuAEApZhEeoKPYk``x1397491907``xAll_Scrappers Mary "Marilou" Jones Wells, class of 59 passed away.``xs14447281u``xI received a call from the daughter of Mary (Marilou) Jones Wells, of Southaven Mississippi. Her Mother passed away March 31, 2014. Marilou was in the Scrapper class of 1959.``xEFAZFuEkEkZWPtITuU``x1397341212``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 47, Scrapper, Tolbert Laverne Brubaker.``xs14447281u``xTolbert Laverne Brubaker, age 85, of Memphis died Saturday, April 5, 2014. Tolbert was in the Scrapper class of 1947. He was a very active member of Harding Academy, a pharmaceutical sales representative, and was an Army Vet. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice, a daughter, three brothers, and a sister. Visitation will begin 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 9th, followed by funeral services at 11:30 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The family requests any donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.-----Memorial Park Funeral Home--(901) 767-8930``xEFAylAFVZApKtLhhDt``x1396893579``xAll_Scrappers Glenn Roseberry, class of 1954 is in ICU after heart surgery.``xs14447281u``xGlenn Roseberry, of Olive Branch MS., class of 1954, had extensive heart surgery on April 1st and is still in ICU at Germantown Methodist Hospital. Please keep Glenn and his family in your prayers.``xEFAyyFkVVyBdmaiezy``x1396632556``xAll_Scrappers Death of class of 46 Jimmy Gagong's wife Millie``xs14447281u``xMildred L. "Millie" Ganong died April 1, 2014. Millie is the wife of Jimmy Ganong, of Memphis, Scrapper class of 1946. Millie graduated from high school at Rondo High School in Rondo Arkansas. She was a longtime teacher in the Memphis City Schools and places overseas in military schools. Visitation will be at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Poplar Friday April 4th from 10 A.m. until 11:00 a.m. with Funeral Service to follow at 11:30 a.m. The family requests that any memorials be sent to Central Church or a charity of the donor's choice.``xEFAyuVyVppGbZkODeV``x1396456500``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1947, William "Billy" F. Hayes``xs14447281u``xWilliam "Billy" F. Hayes, Scrapper class of 1947, of Bartlett TN. passed away March 18, 2014. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of Getwell Church of Christ. He retired from the Memphis Defense Depot after 31 years. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Lalia Reynolds Hayes. He is survived by one daughter a son 3 grandchildren, one great-grandson, two sisters Dorothy Moore, And Cynthia Hayes Robertson (Scrapper class of 59); two brothers, Max D. Hayes (Scrapper class of 49) and Phil Hayes, (Scrapper class of 53). The family will receive friends Saturday, March 22 from 12-2 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel, with funeral service to be conducted at 2 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Getwell Church of Christ, 1511 Getwell Road, Memphis TN 38111 for the Spirtual Sword.
Memphis Funeral Home & Gardens, 5599 Poplar---(901) 725-0100``xEFAVuFFVupMeqEJAIE``x1395433540``xAll_Scrappers AN EMAIL FROM CHARLES & HAL GOLDMAN.``xs14447281u``xCHARLES GOLDMAN CALLED. HAL GOLDMAN, HIS LITTLE BROTHER HAS BEEN TREATED SOMETIME FOR CANCER AND WAS NOT DOING WELL UNTIL AFTER MUCH PRAYER BY MANY CLOSE FRIENDS. HE RECENTLY CHANGED DOCTORS. HIS NEW DOCTOR CHANGED TREATMENT AND HAL IS DOING MUCH BETTER. BOTH HAL AND CHARLES ARE VERY GRATEFUL AND THANK EVERYONE FOR THEIR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT.``xEFAVFykyApbJdptrtg``x1395362690``xAll_Scrappers Third Tuesday Breakfast ....Class of 1947``xKathalineHarbison47``xWhat a great turnout we had today! It began years ago with the Class of 1947 meeting for breakfast at 9:00 am on the third Tuesday of each month. Now there are other classes which have joined us, and sometimes their friends and children come.
This month we had the largest group that we've had in quite a while. It was wonderful! In attendance were: Eunice and "Bozo" Carr, Pat Mc Ilvain and Thomas Gipson, Eva Donaldson, Marguerite Kirksey, Jenny Morgan, Buddy Musser, Shirley and Harlan Watts, Geraldine Griffith with her daughter, Martha and Joe Stovall, Darlene Rikard, Kathryn and Elmer Chapman with their daughter, Evelyn Childress, Kathaline Harbison.
We have a good time when we meet on each third Tuesday of the month at Perkins Restaurant located at the corner of White Station and Park. You are welcome to join us!
``xEFAVEyuyyExZjYnTlQ``x1395164661``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1951 Scrapper, Bonnie Medley Tucker``xs14447281u``xBonnie Medley Tucker, Scrapper Class of 1951, age 81, passed away on March 6,2014. Bonnie worked for many years as a Shelby County Sherriff's Crossing Guard. She then began her career with Kellogg's, retiring in 1994. Bonnie was a member of the Kellogg's Retirees Association and the 25 Year Club. She was a very active member of New Life Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Jackie Tucker and her son-in-law John Adams. Bonnie leaves 3 daughters a son, her sister and her brother, 14 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 10, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. and funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, at Family Funeral Care on Summer Ave. Interment will follow in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Family Funeral Care, (901) 761-8000``xEFAukAZpuuvcaTfvtk``x1394297044``xAll_Scrappers An email from William Hal Goldman, class of 1955``xs14447281u``xThe following is an email from William Hal Goldman, Scrapper Class of 1955.-----------
Yesterday, the 6th of March, Mid South Pulmonary Specialists, P.C. took more X-Rays and Lung Tests. They now say that the Pneumonia in one of my Lungs is resolved, no fluids and not to return unless I have some chest pains. Today, the 7th of March, I took my 1st cancer treatment. I was able to hold the fluid medicine in my bladder this time. I believe that they were not getting my bladder completely drained therefore not allowing me to retain it. I made it fine today and held it for 2 hours as prescribed. I need to thank all my friends for their prayers. This is more proof that our Lord Jesus answered my prayers. To God be all the glory. This bladder cancer is superficial, and noninvasive, but recurring if not treated. I have one treatment down and five more to go. Once again, thanks so very much for your prayers. See you in church Sunday. God Bless. Hal-----(901) firstname.lastname@example.com``xEFAukFVkuZPPvEKChi``x1394235247``xAll_Scrappers Death of South Side Teacher, Dorothy "Dottie" Bizzell``xs14447281u``xDorothy "Dottie" Ellen Bizzell, age 86, died February 23, 2014. Dottie served in the Navy Wave Corps World War 11 and retired with the rank of Commander. After the War, she returned to South Side High School where she was a beloved teacher, coach and guidance counselor. She served for some time at South Side and was well liked. Visitation will be at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar Ave., Monday, March 3 from 5-8 p.m.. A memorial service will be held there also on Tuesday, March 4 at 1 p.m. Interment will follow in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials be made to Church Health Center, 1210 Peabody Ave. Memphis 38104 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, Tribute #35476601, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, 38148.``xEFAFyAupEpacKyNbnT``x1393694010``xAll_Scrappers Carolyn Bill, wife of Terry Bill, class of 1956 passed away.``xs14447281u``xI received an email from Sue Caldwell Smith, of Dallas Texas. Sue was in the Scrapper Class of 1956 and she informs me that Terry Bill's wife Carolyn passed away recently. Sue says-----After a year long battle with cancer, Carolyn Bill, wife of Terry Bill, class of 1956 passed away on December 24, 2013 at The Hospice House in Jonesboro Arkansas. Carolyn and Terry built Carolyn's dream home in her home town of Manila, Arkansas two years ago and had lived there about a year before she perished. Carolyn was put to rest in the Manila cemetery on December 28, 2013. Terry plans to live out his years in "The House That Carolyn Built" in Manila. Let us all keep Terry Bill in our prayers.``xEFAFykyVZFoNrgFowA``x1393626573``xAll_Scrappers Death of a South Side Scrapper, Dr. Vera "Frances" Babin Wild``xs14447281u``xDr. Vera "Francis" Babin Wild, age 94, died on February 24, 2014. She attended St. Thomas Elementary, South Side High School and Southwestern College. Frances is preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Edward Wild. She is survived by her son Dr. Ralph Wild and a daughter Julia Thompson and 3 granddaughters. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday February 26 with a rosary at 5:45 p.m. at Canale Funeral Directors, 2700 Union Avenue Extended. A funeral Mass will be 1:00 p.m Thursday, February 27th at St. Anne Catholic Church, 706 South Highland. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.``xEFAFukZppVFrefloxK``x1393427005``xAll_Scrappers Death of George Edward Demetrio SR., Scrapper class of 1934``xs14447281u``xGeorge Edward Demetrio SR., Scrapper Class of 1934, died February 18, 2014. George's Family had 30 Lutheran ministers including his father and two grandfathers. George was married to Barbara Thorburn Burton. At South Side, George was the first violist. He served in the Marines 1941-1947 in China, Okinowa and the Phillippines and was in the reserves 26 years. The family requests that any memorials be sent to Bartlett Senior Center, 5727 Woodlawn Road Bartlett, TN. 38134, or to the Church of the Holy Communion 4645 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis TN 38117.``xEFAFFZpVypzaVYYqDb``x1393370560``xAll_Scrappers Death of the Mother of 3 South Side Scrappers, Edith Mae Eaves.``xs14447281u``xEdith Mae Eaves, age 94, died February 19, 2014. Edith was born in Manila Arkansas to the late John and Lillie Osborn and was a longtime resident of Fort Pickering in Memphis. Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Eaves. She is survived by two daughters, Joyce Jean Stansbury, who went to South Side and husband Gene,of Orange Park Florida and Beverly Ann Eaves Marchisio (Mark) of Southaven, who was a Scrapper class of 62 Scrapper and her husband Mark was a class of 64 South Side Scrapper. Visitation will be Monday, February 24th from 12 p.m. until the service begins at 2 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Southaven. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Midtown Cemetery in Memphis. Twin Oaks Funeral Home--(662) 349-9720.``xEFAFEAZupprlppNHsF``x1393197400``xAll_Scrappers Death of Scrapper``xCharmaTateColton52``x On February 15, 2014 my sister Jenola Tate Bradwell passed away in Orlando, Florida where she had lived for about seventy years. She attended Southside in the forties and would have graduated around 1942 but married Richard Bradwell (of Messick) in November of her senior year. She completed her studies and graduated from a private school here in Memphis. She moved to Florida because Richard was in the Air Force and stationed in Orlando. They continued to make that their home. She was still working five days a week at the Florida Hospital as Project Manager when she became ill about four months ago. She had many friends and co-workers who spoke highly of her at her memorial service. She also leaves her sister Aleta Tate Lawhorn Reibell. She will be sorely missed. ``xEFAFpkkuuVWbUyfmAe``x1393022445``xAll_Scrappers Death of Scrapper, Jenwyl D. McLain``xs14447281u``xIn the Memphis newspaper on February 13 2014, there was an obituary on Jenwyl D. McLain, age 87, saying that she and 4 of her older brothers went to South Side, but my directory did not have her in it. Her maiden name which is the way my Scrapper Directory is listed was not listed but her brothers last name was Ferrell. I did not have any thing on her, but I tell you here that the funeral home that will be used was Forest Hill East (901) 382-1000.``xEFAkFpyulpLTpICFil``x1392306480``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1953 Scrapper classmate, Sylvia Meek Lamb.``xs14447281u``xSylvia Ann (Meek) Lamb,age 78, of Nesbit Mississippi, died February 5, 2014. Sylvia was in the 1953 Scrapper Class. She was a homemaker and avid Bridge player. Sylvia is survived by her husband of 61 years, Glenn Lamb, who was in the South Side class of 1949, one daughter, one son, and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Lamb and her grandson, Scott Williamson. Sylvia's funeral was held Friday, February 7th.``xEFAElluVkpLIWHDKRq``x1391884520``xAll_Scrappers Death of Scrapper class of 1942, Frances (McDaniel) Carpenter``xs14447281u``xFrances (McDaniel) Carpenter, age 90, Scrapper Class of 1942 died February 3, 2014. Frances was preceded in death by her husband, Deputy Fire Chief James C. "Junebug" Carpenter who was in the Scrapper Class of 1939. She is survived by one daughter, a grandson, 2 great-granddaughters, and a sister. A memorial will be held in her honor at St. Louis Catholic Church. Please contact her daughter for the date and time. Please send any Memorials to St. Jude Children's Hospital or St. Louis Catholic Church. ``xEFAElpFppVajazhOWG``x1391803005``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper, Joe Dillard``xs14447281u``xJoseph "Joe" Dillard, age 84, of Douglasville Georgia, died January 30, 2014. Joe was a South Side Scrapper but he did not graduate. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines serving during the Korean War. He was retired with 23 years of service from General Motors. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Minnie Dillard Sr. and 5 sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Mary Bolen Dillard, South Side class of 1956, one son, one daughter, one brother Earl "Moose" Dillard who was in the Scrapper class of 1950 and wife Jeannine, 4 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Express condolences or share a special memory at www.chitleygarner.com.``xEFAEZuFyAVcTWqzXLX``x1391743695``xAll_Scrappers Hal Goldman class of 1955 has health problems.``xs14447281u``xI received an email from Hal Goldman and I felt like I should share it with you. Hal says------I was diagnosed with cancer of the bladder late in September. They went in and scraped it out in October. I was to have 6 treatments of BCG, a fluid they put in the bladder and you have to hold it 2 hours. After 3 weeks trying, it was decided to go in and scrape it out. I am still bleeding some so they did another scope and decided to put me back in the hospital February 3rd for another scrape and apply two stints, one in each tube from kidney, and to be removed at a later date. I have no pain yet, even tho I need your prayers, I feel like it's a win, win situation for me. God will either take it from me or take me, which ain't no bad thing cause then I get to hang out with him and Jesus,-----Hal Goldman
PLEASE, KEEP HAL IN YOUR PRAYERS.``xEFAEkZFkyZBbsfLvbT``x1391273267``xAll_Scrappers We had a decent crowd at the recent Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly.``xs14447281u``xLast night, Tuesday, January 28th, we had the South Side Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly. It was cold and windy and we knew our crowd would be smaller than usually. IT WAS SMALLER, but, there was a decent crowd present. We had 71, Scrappers, spouses and guests present and we enjoyed being there with our BUNCH. Our next Scrapper Dinner will be on the forth Tuesday, in April which is ARPIL 22nd. Why don't you go to your calendar NOW and pencil in the dates of the rest of the Dinner dates for this year. The dinner dates are on the 4th Tuesday of January, April, July, and October
The rest of the dinners will be on April 22, July 22, and October 28. Go do it NOW so you will have the dates.``xEFAEpEAyllyIuJdhrq``x1391019688``xAll_Scrappers Class of 1944 Scrapper George E. Younger``xs14447281u``xU.S. Veteran George E. Younger, age 86,longtime resident of Dyersburg TN., went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2013. George graduated from South Side in 1944. He married the late Tommye Ruth Brotherton Younger in 1948 and Ramona Hill in 2008. While in high school George worked for the IC Railroad and was an amateur welterweight boxer. He was a WW11 Veteran and worked as a field engineer for Burrough's Corporation until retirement. After retiring, he started his own company, Computer Connections and was a computer tech and salesman. In 2010, George won a bronze medal at the State Senior Olympics swim competition at the age of 82. George is survived by 2 children, 6 grandchildren and one great-grandson. The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to The Veterans of Foreign Wars, 406 West 34th St., Kansas City MO 64111 or the Children's Nutrition Program of Haiti, 1918 Union Ave. Chattanooga Tn 37404.``xEFAEpEVFEVjScEFBxL``x1391015315``xAll_Scrappers Schedule for the Mallory Heights Dinners for 2014``xs14447281u``xDear Mallory Heights Friends:
Listed below is the schedule for our Mallory Heights dinners for 2014. We need to build our attendance and if you know of someone who might like to join us, please give them a call. As we always stress, we need to make reservations at most restaurants and for those who do not take reservations, we need to be early enough to make certain we get in without a long wait. We look forward to seeing everyone in February! I will remaind you by E-mail before each dinner if you give me your phone number or E-mail address. Thanks---Sherri
FIRST FRIDAY 2014---SEMI-MONTHLY DINNER CALENDAR 6:30 pm
February 7--Coletta's Italian Restaurant 2850 Appling Road
Bartlett TN
April 4---Dale's--1226 Main Street Southaven MS.
June 6---Side Porch--5689 Stage Road Bartlett TN.
August 1---Italia, East--9659 Hwy. 178 Olive Branch MS.
October 3---Catfish Country--Holly Springs Road Hernando MS.
December 5---Interstate Bar B Que, 150 Stateline Road
Southaven MS
Sherri Rikard
(662) 895-5559 (Home) (901) 831-3184 (Cell phone)``xEFApFupklEJHEVanZm``x1390340281``xAll_Scrappers Marlyn Horne Gardner, Scrapper class of 1949 died.``xs14447281u``xMarlyn Horne Gardner, of Memphis, age 82, South Side Scrapper class of 1949 died January 18, 2014. Mrs. Gardner retired from E. R. Richmond Realty as a secretary and bookkeeper. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Phil Gardner who was a Scrapper class of 49 Scrapper; one daughter and one son, 4 grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents a sister and a brother. A memorial service will be held Monday, January 20 at 3 P.M. at Decatur Trinty Christian Church.``xEFApElkEEkFoQIqAwv``x1390182112``xAll_Scrappers Death of class of 56 Scrapper, David Lipsey``xs14447281u``xDavid W. Lipsey, of Southaven Mississippi, Scrapper class of 1956, age 77, passed away on January 14, 2014. David served in the National Guard and had been a volunteer for youth sports at Graves School and Harding Academy. He was preceded in death by his parents, and six siblings which includes these South Side Scrappers---George Lipsey, Class of 53; Sarah (Lipsey) Irwin, Class of 49; He leaves his wife Glenda C. Lipsey, and these siblings, Mercedes (Lipsey) King, class of 47; Barbara (Lipsey) Hallmark, class of 51; Mary (Lipsey) Reasor, class of 57; Margaret (Lipsey) Pressley, class of 58; Patsy (Lipsey) Baker, class of 60. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday with visitation Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Goodman Oaks Church of Christ of Southaven Mississippi and burial will be Autumn Woods Cemetery. David was a member of an OUTSTANDING SCRAPPER FAMILY.``xEFlAlpFpyVQmvjOTrC``x1389803065``xAll_Scrappers Calvin Wright Scrapper class of 1953 wife needs your help.``xs14447281u``xCalvin Wright, Scrapper class of 1953, died November 28, 2013 and that info was on the web site at that time. Calvin's wife, Laura Wright would appreciate it if you have any recollections of Calvin that she can put in a Memory Book that she is putting together about Calvin. If you do have any info, send it to her at her address, P.O. Box 770486, Memphis TN, 38117 OR send it to her email which is firstname.lastname@example.com. Laura will appreciate any help you can give her.``xEFlAVZAAVlIldFLqLx``x1389579958``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1950 Scrapper, James C. "Jack" Puckett``xs14447281u``xJames C. "Jack" Puckett, age 81, of Bartlett TN. passed away January 5, 2014. Jack was a class of 1950 Scrapper. An Army veteran, he was preceded in death by his Parents, and a Sister, Mary Delle Puckett, who was in the Scrapper Class of 1948. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Hollis Pickett, 3 children, and 2 grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. until the funeral service begins at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, January 9 at Memorial Park Funeral Home.``xEFlAkEVEyEdkwwkgOw``x1389215161``xAll_Scrappers Maynard Stiles (Scrapper class of 46) son died ``xs14447281u``xSomeone called and spoke to my wife Margie today. They told Margie that Maynard Stiles (Scrapper Class of 1946) son, Maynard Stiles Jr. (or the 3rd) died December 7, 2013. I am sorry but I have no other details.
``xEFllAVyZpuWrgtwcSn``x1388956704``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper class of 1956, Jerry Clay Davis``xs14447281u``xJerry Clay Davis, age 75, of Eads TN., South Side Class of 1956, passed away January 2, 2014. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Davis, his 4 children, 3 grandchildren, 4 foster grandsons, 2 great-grandchildren, and a brother. Jerry was active at Fisherville Baptist Church. Jerry's visitation will be Friday January 3 from 5-8 p.m. and the funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday January 4, all at Fisherville Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Fisherville Baptist Church and St. Jude Children's Hospital.=====``xEFllZZZyZpvhmXqtxP``x1388777670``xAll_Scrappers A daughter of a Scrapper passed away.``xs14447281u``xSandra Key Ash, passed away at her home December 27, 2013. Her parents were Marvin & Geraldine (McDaniel) Griffith. Geraldine was in the Scrapper class of 1947. Sandra is survived by her parents, Her husband, Harold Ash one Daughter, two sisters and one brother. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital ``xEFllykylZZhODcSKqn``x1388626877``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1959 Scrapper, Larry Allen Gateley Sr.``xs14447281u``xLarry Allen Gateley Sr. (Scrapper class of 1959) passed away December 16, 2013 after a massive stroke. He leaves his wife Marie Gateley, his sister Evelyn Gateley, (Scrapper class of 1947; and his brother, James (Jimmy) Gateley, (Scrapper class of 1954); he also leaves one son, and 4 daughters, and 8 grandchildren; Larry was preceded in death by a sister. Larry was a member of Bluff City Quartet for 35 years. He worked for IC Railroad. He decided to donate his body to The Medical Education and Research Institute. Arrangements will be announced at a later date.``xEFlZZuykluLxSCjaMY``x1387746284``xAll_Scrappers Death of a bother of Ed Hensley``xs14447281u``xRobert L. "Bob" Hensley, age 80, passed away on Sunday morning, December 8. Bob was a lifelong Memphian and attended Tech High School and Memphis State University. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and retired from J Line Pump Company. Bob was a member of Gideons International, as well as Kirby Woods Baptist Church, and an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Delores A. Hensley; sons, William Hensley (Reba) of Cordova, and Darrell Hensley (Creta) of Oak Ridge, TN; daughter, Lois Hensley Mcghee (Rich) of Memphis; and two grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Ed Hensley (Ina) of Memphis. A memorial service will be held at Kirby Woods Baptist Church on Friday, December 13 at 2. p.m. with visitation from 1-2,In lieu flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to Gideons International-Memphis, 2755 Colony Park Dr. Memphis TN 38118 or Kirby Woods Baptist Church, 6325 Poplar Ave. Memphis TN. 38119.``xEFlyllyVylIblxpXcw``x1386886568``xAll_Scrappers Calvin Wright's (class of 53) wife needs your help.``xs14447281u``xCalvin Wright, Scrapper class of 1953, died November 28, 2013 and that info was on the web site. Calvin's wife, Laura Wright would appreciate it if you have any recollections of Calvin that she can put in a MEMORY BOOK that she is putting together. She wants those who can tell her anything about Calvin to send it to her at her address at P.O. Box 770486, Memphis TN. 38177-0486 OR send it to her email which is email@example.com. Laura will appreciate any help you can give her.``xEFlyZpElZlicLQnPEu``x1386701878``xAll_Scrappers 2013 Christmas Party``xKathalineHarbison47``xWe were concerned that the weather might prohibit our party, but that didn't happen!
We had a great turnout in spite of Jack Frost. As usual, with Leonard's catering, the food was wonderful. But the real focus always seems to be just talking and visiting with each other.
Our group is getting smaller, but other classes have joined us. We always welcome any other class and their spouses or friends.
The weather outside was cold, however, the friendships are as warm as ever. It was wonderful to be together! We missed those who were unable to be there. We pray they will be able to come next year. God bless each one!``xEFlyVkllVlJvLzBDkB``x1386528858``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1951 classmate, Lois Dunn Weakley.``xs14447281u``xLois Dunn Weakley, age 80, of Memphis, Scrapper class of 1951, passed away on November 24, 2013. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Weakley (Scrapper class of 1951). She is survived by her children, Jean Crawford (Steve), Jane Gaskin (Terry), Joan Doyle, (Carter), Julie Rowell (Vince) and Jim Weakley (Kathy);
8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. She was an amazing, kind, generous woman who was devoted to her family.``xEFlVAFyukyaBIuenpT``x1385936426``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1953 Scrapper, Calvin F. Wright.``xs14447281u``xCalvin F. Wright, age 78, Scrapper class of 53 of Memphis,
died peacefully surrounded by his loving wife Laura who took care of him during the 7 years they were married. He left behind 2 sons, Chris and John, Daughters Vanessa and Diane; 2 brothers, Jimmy and J.T. and was preceded in death by his parents, J.T. Wright Sr. and Carrie Bell Bailey Wright. We thank U.T. Family Practice, Primacy Parkway for ALL of the Great Customer Service Calvin received. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until service time at 2:00 p.m. Saturday November 30 at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens in Bartlett TN. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.---Memphis Funeral Home, 3700 N. Germantown Rd.(901) 725-0100``xEFlVlFluFyacbdgvUD``x1385838436``xAll_Scrappers Class of 1958, Henry Alexander had a heart attack.``xs14447281u``xI received an email from Robert McCaskill, class of 53 saying that Henry Alexander, class of 58 suffered a heart attack last Saturday afternoon. He is still having an irregular heartbeat. An Echo Cardiogram indicates moderate heart damage. He will remain in the hospital until these problems clear up. He is extremely tired and the doctor wants to keep him quite. His wife Shirley has requested
"NO VISITORS". Prayers will be appreciated. ``xEFlVZVkFyVlVfdYwsL``x1385752365``xAll_Scrappers Death of the wife of Jerry Patterson (deceased) Scrapper class of 1955``xs14447281u``xI was just told by email that Kaye H. (Howard) Patterson, age 74, of Memphis, passed away on September 25, 2013. Kaye was the wife of Jerry Patterson, class of 55, who died January 2012.``xEFlVZuAZpuJTZsrXmX``x1385749704``xAll_Scrappers Joseph Columbus, Scrapper class of 1940``xs14447281u``xJoseph Jacob Columbus, age 91, of Memphis, passed away November 23, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Joe was a South Side Class of 1940 Scrapper, and was a retired Captain of the Memphis Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his sweetheart, Laura Vick Gaines; a brother, John Columbus, Scrapper class of 1947; Sisters, Martha Columbus Osborne, Scrapper class of 1942; and Margie Columbus Sullivan, Scrapper class of 1952. He leaves behind his Sister, Emma Jean Columbus Law, Scraper class of 1950. Joe was a member of the Scrapper football team. Please forward any memorials to the Wings Foundation with The West Clinic in Southaven MS.``xEFlVuZAZVETxjxGAcZ``x1385479751``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1948 Scrapper classmate, Bill G. Starnes``xs14447281u``xBilly G.(Bill) Starnes, Scrapper 1948 classmate born in Hornsby, TN on June 14, 1930 passed away August 6, 2013. The oldest of four brothers and one sister, Bill is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Martha (class of 48); daughter, Deborah and husband John Entzminger; son, David and wife, Sheri; and 3 grandchildren. Bill grew up in Memphis, TN and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1953, where he lettered in football and baseball. He served his country for five years. He graduated from Southern Law School and began his career with DuPont. In 1964, Bill moved his family to Richardson at the request of Naval Academy classmate, H. Ross Perot. He joined Electronic Data Systems and was part of the management team when he retired 27 years later. Also in 1964, bill and his family joined First Baptist Church of Richardson, where he served in many leadership roles for the next 49 years. He enjoyed playing golf with his closest friends every Saturday morning. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Bill served his Lord and Savior faithfully every day.``xEFluAlZVVkBaahqabw``x1384987552``xAll_Scrappers Death of 1950 classmate, Raymond Troyer``xs14447281u``xRaymond Henry Troyer class of 1950, of Pensacola Florida, passed away on October 11, 2013. He was a long devoted member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. By trade, Raymond's occupation was ceramic tile and a restaurateur. His hobbies were golfing and bowling. He was President of The Southern Bowling Congress from 2012-2013. Raymond is survived by his loving wire, Joann as well as children Ray (Paige), Regina Randall (Lee), Richard and Russell; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; step daughter, Debbie Connor, (Rick); step son Rick Zacke (Rosanne); one step grandson and two step great-grandchildren; and brother, Howard Troyer Jr. and (Marice) of Olive Branch MS. Howard was a class of 53 Scrapper. Donations may be made to Covenant Hospice in Raymond's name.``xEFlulEuyAkPSEuLGkY``x1384814692``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1953 Scrapper classmate, Joann Stone Tucker``xs14447281u``xAn email from Nancy Stone, wife of Willie Stone, class of 1953 says that Joann Stone Tucker, Scrapper class of 1953, passed away from this life Tuesday, November 12. We know she is with our Lord and Savior, whom she loved with all her heart. She had been ill for the past ten months. She leaves behind three sons, Jerry Tucker (Debbie), Sam Tucker (Jennifer), and Dan Tucker (Denise), nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, her brother, Willie Stone, (also class of 1953) and many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Sunday evening, and the memorial service will be held Monday morning at 10:00 A.M. at Forest Hill South.``xEFluyVFEZpPlgKBZJY``x1384653170``xAll_Scrappers Terry "Hoagie" Hogan - Class of 1959``xHenryAlexander58``xROBERT TERRY "HOAGIE" HOGAN, 72, of Southaven, MS went to be with his Lord on November 12, 2013. He was the son of the late Robert Walker �Pete� Hogan and the late Doris Estelle Henley of Grand Junction, TN and brother of the late Glenn D. Hogan. After graduating from South Side High School in 1959, he worked for the Illinois Central Railroad for 42 years before he retired as Yardmaster. He coached Little League Football and Baseball in Southaven for 15 years; he was an avid fisherman and loved making his own lures. He was a member of Graceview Presbyterian Church in Southaven. He is survived by, Cynthia Greene Hogan, his loving wife of almost 50 years; daughter, Krista Hogan of Memphis; son, Mark Hogan (Bethany) of Southaven; three grandchildren, Katie Hogan, Ava Hogan, and Ty Hogan and brother, Wm. A. (Dickie) Hogan of Oakland, TN. The family will receive friends and family on Saturday, November 16 for visitation from 12 -2 p.m. with the funeral to follow at 2 p.m. at Forest Hill South Funeral Home on Holmes Rd. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Graceview Presbyterian Church, 7660 Swinnea Rd, Southaven, MS 38671, St. Jude Children�s Hospital, or the charity of your choice. ``xEFluVEAAlkPyPFMxBQ``x1384519982``xAll_Scrappers Services for Terry Hogan``xwjroberts``xFuneral services for Robert Terry Hogan, Class of 59, will be on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Services will be at Forest Hill Cemetery South on Holmes Road. Visitation and Services will be from 12:00 to 2:00 PM with burial to follow.``xEFluuVuykkEwjBZhut``x1384454622``xAll_Scrappers Death of Scrapper``xHenryAlexander58``xI received a phone call last evening that Terry "Hoagie" Hogan passsed away last night. As more details of his funeral arrangements are made known, they will be posted on the web site.``xEFluFVylAuIlcAzMIj``x1384356894``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper, Kenneth Poag, class of 61 & 62``xs14447281u``xKenneth Poag, age 69, formerly of Memphis passed away last week. He attended South Side in 61 and 62, but moved to Mississippi his senior year. Kenneth died Tuesday, October 22, 2013 in Michie Tennessee. Born Dec. 9, 1943, he worked for Memphis Local 474 as an electrician for 47 years. He married Brenda Rickkman on July 13, 1984 and served his country in the Army National Guard. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Brenda Rickman Poag; a daughter, Wendy Worley (Chris); a brother, Neal Poag South Side class of 59, (Carole Anne); and five grandchildren, Alex Worley, C.J. Worley, Zach Worley, Xavier Worley, and Sebastian Worley. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Betty Poag, and a sister Martha Poag Vincent, Class of 54 ``xEFluEAkuEFZgATUegA``x1384192413``xAll_Scrappers Thank You Scrappers``xHenryAlexander58``xI received the following message from Louie Dalton's daughter, Cindy Fuller, that she wanted me to share with all Scrappers.
Henry, (would you please make sure the right people see this email)THANKS!!!
Words cannot express how thankful I am for your friendship with my daddy. So many people have commented on my daddy's special high school group of friends. I am so happy to know that he had such wonderful friends that care about him and did so much to help him. The entire group of Scrappers have to be a "one of a kind group"! I know there is no other group of people that support one another and come together like you all have to help out a fellow Scrapper. I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for coming to the funeral and for being there for my sweet momma. It turned out to be such a good day for her because of loving friends. I know there are so many people who have really been there for both of my parents through the rough times. I am thankful for each of you. I want to thank Joe Cooper for speaking at the funeral and making it so personal. I feel like I know so many of you who I just met Wednesday. I heard my parents talk about so many of you and was glad to be able to put a face with your names. I'd like to give an extra special thanks to the sweet men I have gotten to know recently who have been right by my daddy's side til the end�you know who you are! Again, thanks to all who have helped out physically, financially and through prayers. I love you all!
Cindy Dalton Fuller ``xEFlFAklZpuedudeFQB``x1383928704``xAll_Scrappers Two Scrappers daughter was rushed to the hospital.``xs14447281u``xLeAnne Tate, daughter of Jim Young, class of 51 and Norma Wise Young, class of 50, was rushed to the hospital this past Monday, with a bleeding aneurysm. She had surgery and is holding her own. Please be in prayer for this family.``xEFlFlZZlplWigCkjPm``x1383877808``xAll_Scrappers Death of Scrapper's Husband``xHenryAlexander58``xVirgil L. Hillyard, 79, of Arlington went home to heaven on October 29, 2013, after losing his battle with cancer. He leaves his wife of 42 years, Billy Faye (McGaugh) Hillyard, Class of 1958; five children; Randy Hillyard (Bobbie), Tina (Jo) Hawkins, Danny and Mike Hillyard and Tiffany (Jeremy) Lehmann. He also leaves two sisters; Margaret Suddard and Kathryn (Dr. William) Moss, all of the Memphis area. He also leaves twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Virgil retired as a Battalion Commander with the City of Memphis Fire Department after 35 years of service. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a Godly Man who served his Lord for many years as a faithful member at First Assembly of God Church on Walnut Grove. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Teen Challenge of Memphis. Our prayers are extended to Billy Faye and her entire family during this time of bereavement.``xEFlFluElkVSbtErIjg``x1383841825``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 51 Scrapper, Martha Dale Nemnich.``xs14447281u``xMartha L. (Dale) Nemnich, age 80, South Side Class of 1951, of Southaven Mississippi died November 6, 2013 at Trinity Mission Nursing Home. Visitation will be Friday, November 8 from 8-12 p.m. until service at 2 p.m. at Brantley-Phillips Funeral Home, Hernando. Burial in Hinds Chapel Cemetery. She leaves one daughter Dianne Davis of Franklin, TN; two sons, John Nemnich and Henry Nemnich, both of Southaven, and three grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Southaven United Methodist Church Building Fund, 723 Starlanding Rd., Nesbit MS.--Brantley-Phillips Funeral Home.``xEFlFlFyAVAybzmNjUA``x1383836959``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 53 classmate, James Carter``xs14447281u``xJames "Jim" Carter, age 78, class of 1953, of Memphis, passed away on November 3, 2013. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Sue Carter; one daughter, Renee Victory and her husband, Mike; two grandchildren, Kristen and Joshua,, and one brother, Bob Carter. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Evelyn Tidwell, Howard Carter; and Ruth Carter. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the service time at 2:30 p.m. at Kirby Woods Baptist Church, 6325 Poplar Ave. Memphis TN. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Kirby Woods Baptist Church or Love Worth Finding Ministries. Memorial Park Funeral Home ``xEFlFZVuVuyIMoLFUEe``x1383754546``xAll_Scrappers Lewis Dalton Class of 1959``xHenryAlexander58``x James Lewis "Louie" Dalton, 73, of Barlett, TN passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bells, TN. He was born September 15, 1940 and was a proud graduate of South Side High School in 1959. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy "Dot" (Monger) Dalton '59, whom he met at South Side. They were married on Valentine's Day in 1964. Louie is also survived by his daughter, Cindy (Dalton) Fuller and her husband Craig. He also leaves two grandchildren, Joshua David and Sophis Grace Fuller of Jackson, TN, and many Scrapper friends. Visitation will be at 12 Noon on Wednesday, November 6, followed by his funeral service and burial at Forest Hill East Funeral Home located at 2440 Whitten Road, Memphis, TN. In lieu of flowers, you may send a donation to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the American
Cancer Fund in memory of Louie. Our prayers for strength and comfort go out to his family in this time of mourning. ``xEFlFyVuVVpznManXrn``x1383654550``xAll_Scrappers Death of 1959 Scrapper``xHenryAlexander58``xJames Lewis "Louie" Dalton, Class of 1959, passed away this morning after a long battle with cancer. His funeral arrangements are at Forest Hill East on Whitten Road this coming Wednesday, November 6, 2013,with visitation beginning at Noon and funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. A full obituary will be posted later, but just wanted to get this information out tonight for all his friends and those of his wife, Dot (Monger) Dalton, '59. ``xEFlFVklFkuYowVVXMY``x1383528324``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper, Douglas Beaver.``xs14447281u``xDouglas "Doug" Beaver, age 80, passed away on October 27, 2013 at his home in Collierville TN. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Dewitte Beaver and Bernice Young and son, Johnny Beaver. Doug is survived by his wife of 54 years, Rose Beaver; three sons, Kenny Beaver (Nicky);, Ronnie Beaver (Rochelle); Tracy Beaver. 3 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter, and 2 sisters,
Margaret Horne and Doris France. Doug worked at the Commercial Appeal for 52 years and retired in 1998. If I remember correctly, Doug transferred to East High School from South Side.``xEFlFkFAAluYNozQRae``x1383239984``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 45 Scrapper-Eldora Louise Donovan Hansen``xs14447281u``xEldora Louise Donovan Hansen, age 87, class of 45, of Memphis passed away October 26, 2013. She was a member of Jackson Ave. United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hansen, her parents, and 4 brothers. She leaves her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 5-8 P.M. Tuesday, Oct. 29 with funeral services at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, all at Family Funeral Care. Burial will follow in Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens on Germantown Road. In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Assoc. Family Funeral (901 761-8000 ``xEFlkAlkkFuSENeEOmN``x1382982234``xAll_Scrappers Death of Billy Granger's (class of 46) wife Gail Granger.``xs14447281u``xSara Roberts Ligon, class of 51, of Ormond Beach Florida, called and said that Billy Granger's wife Gail had a stroke on October 12th and died on October 15 2013. Her funeral was on October 20th in Knoxville Tennessee. Billy Granger was in the South Side Class of 1946 and he lives in Knoxville Tennessee.``xEFlkZuEZZkoOTEbNXT``x1382741772``xAll_Scrappers Attendance at the last Scrapper Dinner on October 22``xs14447281u``xI just counted the attendees at the Tuesday, October 22nd Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly and I came up with 133 Scrappers, spouses and guests at that Dinner. That is not as good as many of our past Dinners, BUT, that's a lot of Scrappers and we had a good time together. Our next dinner will be on the 4th Tuesday of January 2014 so try to make it then if you are able.``xEFlkyupFZAiOVCPhtU``x1382640379``xAll_Scrappers Death of 1951 Scrapper``xHenryAlexander58``xBillie Loraine (Alexander) Segerson, class of 1951, of Memphis, TN. passed away Saturday October 19th, at Methodist Hospice House. She was married to Gearld (Jerry) Segerson for 61 years and he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of Scenic Hills Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Wanda (John) Woods, and four sons; Garry, Wayne, Jeff (Renee) and James (Deborah) Segerson. She is also survived by her sister Nancy (Alexander) LeMay (�54) and three brothers; James �Buddy� (�53) (Martha) Alexander, Sammy Alexander (�56) and Henry �Hank� (�58) (Shirley) Alexander. She is also survived by a large number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Visitation will be 5-7 pm at Forest Hill East Funeral Home on Monday, October 21, with funeral services at 2 pm, Tuesday, October 22, with interment to follow at Forest Hill East Cemetery, located at 2440 Whiten Road, Memphis. The family requests that in lieu of flowers that a donation be made to St. Jude Children�s Research Hospital or a charity of your choice.``xEFlkkFAkAphsLiIsQx``x1382239290``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1951 classmate, Billie Alexander Segerson``xs14447281u``xI received an email from Robert McCaskill who was in the class of 53, telling me that Billie Alexander Segerson class of 51, passed away at 8:17 a.m. today, October 19. The funeral will probably be in Memphis Tuesday, Oct. 22. I just spoke to her sister, Nancy Alexander Lemay and she said the funeral arrangements are incomplete at the present. When the arrangements come out in the paper, I will update this information to you.``xEFlkkkpypplDigGgqo``x1382220600``xAll_Scrappers Hal Goldman, class of 55. is in the hospital with bladder cancer.``xs14447281u``xI received a call from Charles Goldman, class of 50, of Hernando Mississippi, telling me that his brother, Hal Goldman, class of 55, of Bartlett TN. was admitted TO
Baptist Hospital in Collierville with bladder cancer. They will start 6 treatments each week and then make decisions. It is too early to tell you anything about his condition, but, Charles said he would keep you informed. I will get back with you when he updates me. Please keep Hal in your prayers``xEFlEAylZlVHtbxUSqL``x1381968785``xAll_Scrappers The SCRAPPER DINNER AT THE PICCADILLY WILL BE ON TUESDAY, OCT. 22nd``xs14447281u``xREMEMBER----Tuesday, October 22nd, the South Side Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly will take place. The Piccadily is on the corner of Mt. Moriah and American Way in East Memphis. There is no official time to start, but people start coming after 5:00 p.m. and people stay as long as they wish---SO--come when you wish and stay as long as you wish. You will see a bunch of Scrappers you may not have seen for a long time. The Piccadilly food is GOOD. Spouses and guests are all welcome, so bring them if you wish.
Terry and Margie Williamson
5530 Malone Road
Olive Branch Mississippi 38654
(662) 890-6068
email@example.com``xEFlEllpZZujpAiLFlT``x1381880774``xAll_Scrappers Lewis Dalton Class of 1959``xHenryAlexander58``xThis is to let you know that our good friend and fellow Scrapper Lewis "Louie" Dalton is now in an extended care facility in Bells, TN. As most of you know, his wife Dot ('59)is also in this same facility. I, along with Richard Harty, went to visit them both today and were glad we went. Louie is in a lot of pain from his cancer and is in a very weakened condition. Dot was very upbeat and looked very good. I ask for your prayers for both Dot and Louie in these times of trial and uncertainty. If you desire to send either of them a card adress it to them personally at Bells Nursing Home, Highway 412, Bells, TN 38006. ``xEFlEZlkkFkpcAjTiUq``x1381782232``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1960, George Thomas Summers passed away.``xs14447281u``xFrances Roberts Jones, class of 1952, of Linden Tennessee sent me an email saying that George Thomas Summers, of Linden, South Side Class of 1960 passed away recently. Frances husband, Richard Jones was also in the class of 1952.``xEFlEVEVyFZbDGeqTYI``x1381515637``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper, Barbara Hillhouse Harrison, class of 1954``xs14447281u``xBarbara Hillhouse Harrison, age 77, class of 54, of Olive Branch MS. passed away October 4, 2013. She was a retired organist with First Baptist Church in Memphis and she also retired from the Memphis Defense Depot. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she had been a Sunday school teacher, a member of the choir and leader of the children's choir as well as a leader in Community Bible Study. She was a member of the Olive Branch Arts Council and the Olive Branch T.W.I.G.S. and a graduate of South Side High School. She is survived by her daughters, Sharon Harris (George), Debbiejo Barnett (Keith) and Cindy Nichols (Mike) and six grandchildren. The family requests that memorials be sent to First Baptist Church, Olive Branch.``xEFlEpZEyAZJHbnQpfo``x1381071697``xAll_Scrappers Terry Hogan``xwjroberts``xNancy and I visited Terry and Cynthia Wednesday. Terry was awake, able to talk a bit and did not seem to be in distress. Of course, we did not stay long so he wouldn't get too tired trying to talk to us. We went again yesterday and took them a pie Nancy had baked. Terry was sound asleep and did not stir while we were there. Jack ``xEFlpAAyEVyZwnYLrGf``x1380996156``xAll_Scrappers Update on Terry Hogan, class of 59``xs14447281u``xThis is an update on Terry Hogan, class of 59 from Barbara Wineman Story, class of 59, email@example.com.. Terry was moved to St. Francis Hospital, room 911 in critical care. Cynthia said on Saturday AM that he finally got sleep after having none for over 3 days. He was doing better but we have not heard anything today. Please keep both in your prayers. I will update when I know---from Ann Guymon class of 59.``xEFlppVluAliBgLtwLF``x1380058498``xAll_Scrappers Calvin Wright, class of 1953 needs our prayers.``xs14447281u``xWe received a phone call from Laura Wright, wife of Calvin Wright, South Side Class of 1953. Laura said that Calvin went to the Hospital in ICU 3 times in August and is now in a hospital bed at home and needs your prayers. If you would like to call them the cell phone number is (901) 870-4040 and the address is P.O. Box 770486, Memphis TN. 38177-0486.``xEFZAllEllyWWycYxFN``x1379881886``xAll_Scrappers Death Of Scrapper's Daughter``xJaneGary60``xHeather Emmons, daughter of Wayne Emmons. deceased (Class of 58) and India Hartsfield Emmons (Class of 1960) passed away Friday morning, September 20, 2013 from injuries sustained in a vehicular accident Saturday night September 14. India has been my best friend since the 9th grade and Heather was my Godchild. She will be dearly missed. Please keep India and her son Drew in your prayers. Condolences may be sent to India at:
10607 Jaycreek Drive, Houston, TX 77070``xEFZAZlZVZyLAngdSLZ``x1379787576``xAll_Scrappers Terry Hogan, class of 59 -in & out of hospital``xs14447281u``xI received the following email from Barbara Story Wineman, class of 1959-------Barbara says, I recently received an email from Ann Taggart Cuymon, class of 59, regarding Terry Hogan, South Side Class of 1959. Terry has been in and out of the Baptist Hospital in Desota County MS. for the last few weeks with pneumonia which threw him into atrial fib and low potassium level. Barbara says she will keep us posted if there are changes in Terry's condition.``xEFZAVklZAlEcQldnki``x1379528798``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1946 Scrapper, Norma Jean (Pipkin) Rieben``xs14447281u``xNorma Jean (Pipkin) Rieben, age 84,died September 8, 2013. She was the daughter of L.C. Seago and Clara Seago. She graduated from South Side in the class of 1946. Norma was predeceased in death by her husband James Rieben who was a class of 1947 Scrapper. She has 3 loving daughters, Sherry Thompson, of Olive Branch MS., Jo Anne Harris of New York, and Karla Cline of Collierville TN. and two step daughters, Kathy Downen of Olive Branch and Nancy Bogart of Torrance CA. She leaves nine grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted by Forest Hill South Funeral Home on Holmes Road. Viewing will be Friday, September 13 from 5-7 p.m. at Forest Hill South Funeral Home. The funeral will be Saturday, September 14, at 2 p.m. at Forest Hill South Funeral Home. ``xEFZlAEEFuFbeYeVrMa``x1378911343``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 98 year old Scrapper, Doris Cook Gillespie Sawers``xs14447281u``xDoris Cook Gillespie Sawers died on August 31, 2013 at age 98. She was born to Jesse and Daisy Cook on May 14, 1915 in Alamo TN. After moving to Memphis, she graduated from South Side High School (class unknown) as the class valedictorian. She was married to Allen Gillespie for 43 years and they had three children. After his death, she married Dick Sawers and they shared 26 years together. She was a member of Germantown Church of Christ . She leaves behind her children, Beverly Ralston (David), Catherine Mullins (David) and Rick Gillespie (Leslie) and 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.``xEFZlFkZluyPhzsbyIZ``x1378327846``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1956 Scrapper---Bessie (Wolverton) McCommon``xTerryWilliamson51``xBessie Wolverton McCommon, age 75, passed away Sunday at her home in Olive Branch surrounded by her family after a brave battle with cancer. Bessie was born in Bethel Springs TN, in 1938 and graduated from South Side High School in 1956. She loved attending reunions and social gatherings at the Piccadily with classmates. She also enjoyed dancing at the Senior Citizens Centers in Olive Branch and Memphis. She was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Delphia (Thrasher) Wolverton and her husband Richard McCommon of 46 years. She is survived by daughters Vickie (Jimmy) Bertschi of Memphis, Cindy McCommon of Olive Branch and son Kevin (Jen) McCommon of Asheville, NC. She leaves behind four granddaughters, and one Grandson and six great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her loving sister Betty Jane Berry, who was in the Scrapper class of 1954 and brothers Ken (Debbie Wolverton, Jerry (Liz) Wolverton and Johnny (Garbara) Wolverton and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. There will be a gathering of friends and family on Thursday night from 5-7 p.m. The funeral service will be on Friday at 10 a.m. all at Brantley Funeral Home in Olive Branch. Interment will follow in Memory Hill Gardens in Bartlett, Tn. Online condolences may be made at www.Brantley Funeral Home (662) 895-2310.``xEFZZZEllApqTXedxAW``x1377718890``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1944 Scrapper, Billy M. Mills``xTerryWilliamson51``xBilly M. Mills, age 87, South Side Class of 1944, of Memphis, passed away August 22, 2013. He was owner of Billy Mills Carpets. For 50 years, he was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and a WW11 Navy Veteran. Billy is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce L. Mills and his two daughters, Lisa Mills and Leigh Ann Riedel (Larry) and three granddaughters. The family will receive friends Monday, August 26, from 10-11 a.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church followed by the service at 11 a.m. Burial will be in Forest Hill Midtown Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society or All Saints Episcopal Church. Online Condolences may be expressed by visiting www.memphisfuneralhome.net.---Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 5599 Poplar Ave. (901) 725-0100.``xEFZZFyupZErPfGrEhD``x1377364071``xAll_Scrappers An update on Virginia Wiggins, wife of Robert Wiggins, class of 47.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from Kathaline Harbison class of 47 about Robert Wiggins (class of 47) wife Ginny------Virginia Wiggins, wife of Robert Wiggins, has inproved and is now moved to the Rehab Center on Exerter in Germantown. Please keep her in your prayers and thoughts and thank you for all your prayers.---Signed by Kathaline Harbison.``xEFZykyEkkFRrsyyuft``x1376261223``xAll_Scrappers TRIBUTE TO ELVIS FUNDRAISER.``xTerryWilliamson51``xA message from Jo Ann Tunnell Smith, Scrapper class of 60/61
Tribute To Elvis fundraiser will be held on Monday, August 12, 2013, during "Elvis Week". Wray's Fin and Feather Restaurant in Old Town, Olive Branch, MS is the place to be for all you can eat catfish, chicken and shrimp buffet that begins 6:00 p.m. Show time about 7:00. Only $25 per ticket. Call or email now because space is limited. Jo Ann Tunnell Smith, Scrapper class of 60/61. Cell 901-262-1766 or email email@example.com for your ticket. Sponsored by the Lewisburg RURITAN Club, a national, non-profit, community service club.``xEFZypypuuAHhRjLSGY``x1376060449``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1952 classmate, Tim Wilson``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received a letter from Dorothy (Wilson) Fisher, class of 1949. Dorothy lives in Littleton Colorado. Dorothy tells me that her brother, Tim Wilson, class of 1952 died April 1st 2012 of kidney failure. Dorothy says that Tim had lots of friends and was also known as a star ball player. He served time in the 82nd Airborne Paratrooper during the Korean War and was decorated for bravery. He married his high school Carolyn Eskridge who was a class of 1954 Scrapper. They had 2 daughters, 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren ``xEFZVlEkVEFbQEIwDFX``x1375812513``xAll_Scrappers Lewis Dalton, class of 59 is having health problems.``xTerryWilliamson51``xSome of our close Scrapper friends are having very large health problems causing them much pain and concern. Lewis Dalton, of Bartlett TN. who was in the Scrapper class of 1959 recently developed cancer and has had lots of problems fighting it. Add to this, that his wife Dot has had health problems for some time. Lewis has taken care of Dot in his home for a long time, but when he developed his cancer, he could not attend doctors and do the things he had to do for himself and take care of Dot also. Dot is now in a nursing home in Jackson Tennessee, close to their daughter in Jackson. Lewis has helped me do things with my computer that I did not know how to do. When I talk to Lewis on the phone, it hurts me to see how he is hurting and going down. I ask you to please keep Lewis and Dot in your prayers. He and Dot need our help.--Thank you--Terry Williamson, class of 1951.``xEFZVyVVEllZPWemgGj``x1375655188``xAll_Scrappers Robert Wiggins, class of 47 and wife Ginny in a bad auto accident.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from Kathaline Bigelow Harbison, class of 1947 today saying Robert Wiggins (class of 1947) and his wife Ginny Wiggins were involved in a bad auto accident. They were taken to the Med Hospital for treatment. Robert was dismissed but Ginny is in intensive care at the Med. Robert has requested prayer for Ginny, so let's keep them both in our prayers. Kathaline says she will try to keep us informed. She signs the email Sincerely Kathaline.``xEFZVyVFZuFYhSuTdON``x1375653743``xAll_Scrappers Martha Louise Dale Nemnich class of 1951 has moved into Trinity Mission``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received a letter from Dianne Davis, in Franklin Tennessee. Dianne's Mother is Martha Louise Dale Nemnich who was a South Side Scrapper in the class of 1951. Dianne says that due to health issues that arose in December, her Mother's new address is Trinity Mission, Room 230B, 1315 Hwy. 4 East, Holly Springs Mississippi, 38635. Please keep Martha in your prayers.``xEFZVulpFFFwGDizGYp``x1375480333``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1960 Scrapper, Doris Marie Turner Bunting``xTerryWilliamson51``xDoris Marie Turner Bunting, age 70, South Side class of 1960, of Pine Bluff Arkansas, died April 14, 2013 at Pine Bluff. Doris was a daughter of the late John Lester Turner and Opal Sullins O'Rourke. She had lived in Arkansas since 1961. Her husband since March 1978, W. Galen Bunting, predeceased her on September 4, 2008. They were married in Pine Bluff on January 9, 1981. Also preceding her in death by three stepsons, Sonny, Chuck, and Mark Bunting; two stepdaughters, Linda Bunting Spain and Cathy Bunting Benjamin and a sister, JoAnn Snyder.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Doris worked in the securities and banking industry for 37 years prior to her retirement in 2000. Her survivors include two sons, James "Jimmy" Banks 111 of Dermott and John Banks of North Little Rock; two step-sons, Michael Bunting of Woodlawn and Gary Bunting of Pine Bluff; a step-daughter, Michele Sowa of Mountain home: a sister, Pamela Moore of Niceville FL: a brother, Frank Turner of Manchester, TN; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved very much.====``xEFZVFpppZlZKDoUwyO``x1375300078``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 54 Scrapper, Douglas G. Wilson``xTerryWilliamson51``xDouglas G. Wilson, age 78, of Memphis, passed away on Monday
July 27, 2013. He was a class of 1953 Scrapper. Douglas was retired from Asbestos Workers Local 90, and former member of Speedway Terrace Baptist Church, He was a loving family man who couldn't wait to not only see his Lord but his bride. He was preceded in death by his wife Irene Brown Wilson, who was in the Scrapper class of 1954, his Mother Elsie Wilson, and a sister Jean Addison. He leaves his daughter Kimberly Hogan (Dan), his son Darrell Wilson, one brother, Kenneth Wilson, Scrapper class of 1954, three grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Wednesday, from 4-7 p.m. at Family Funeral Care. A celebration of Douglas's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Family Funeral Care with burial to follow in Memphis Park Cemetery.---
Family Funeral Care---(901) 761-8000``xEFZVklyklFsAfxCuym``x1375286283``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1947 Scrapper, George Edward Massey Sr.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMr. George Edward Massey Sr., age 84, South Side class of 47, of Mooreland Georgia died June 9, 2013. George was born October 30, 1928 in Shelby County Tennessee to the late Wakeman Norfleet and Ruby Vivian West Massey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, George Edward Massey, Jr. He was discharged from The United States Air Force in 1952 as a SSgt where he served during the Korean War. He also served in the Tennessee Air National Guard. He flew for Delta Airlines beginning in 1956 for 32 years; having started out in the DC-3 and retired flying the L1011. During the years his family lived in the Atlanta area he was active in the Ben Hill Presbyterian Church and was a Scout Master. His interest in vintage aircraft enabled him to donate his Stinson SR-8E Reliant to the Delta Museum. He also enjoyed being a ham radio operator. Mr. Massey is survived by his wife of 63 years, Allene Phillips Massey of Moreland and a daughter, Sharon Massey. His surviving siblings are Gerald K. Massey (and Virginia) of Olive Branch MS and Virginia Blevins of Bartlett TN. There is an extended family of nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory Angelas House, PO Box 657, Newnan GA 30264 or to CORRAL 52 Oliver Potts Rd.. Newnan, GA. 30263``xEFZuZlkAVkBUJQDvbE``x1374782952``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1951 classmate, Harry Smith.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from Earlene Smith, saying that her husband, Harry Smith, class of 1951 passed away on March 14, 2013. Harry was in the South Side Class of 1951. Harry was in my class and he was a fine person. They lived in Biloxi Mississippi.``xEFZuFFFZpucFNXYYqj``x1374333704``xAll_Scrappers The Piccadilly Dinner at the Piccadilly will be this Tuesday, July 23rd.``xTerryWilliamson51``xThe upcoming Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly will be at the Piccadilly Cafeteria at Mt. Moriah and American Way on July 23rd. The official time for the Dinner is 6:30 p.m., but people start coming at about 5:00 p.m., so come when you wish and stay as long as your wish. Spouses and guests are very welcome. You will see a number of your good friends and classmates and they will be wearing name tags. I believe you will enjoy it. People come from a long way to be with their Scrapper friends. WE WILL LOOK FOR YOU!!!``xEFZuFFEApyvewuSWSG``x1374331906``xAll_Scrappers Sonny Harrison's wife, Carolyn Cox Harrison died.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just spoke to James "Sonny" Harrison, class of 1949. Sonny was one of the ALL TIME FOOTBALL GREATS at South Side, and he now lives in Oakland which is just out of Memphis. Sonny's wife, Carolyn Cox Harrison died in November of 2012. Please keep Sonny in your prayers.``xEFZuEyZEuZOfOZgYjT``x1374167147``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1941 classmate, Albert Sidney Knox JR.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAlbert Sidney Knox Jr., age 92, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013. The widower of Charlotte Knox, Sidney is survived by his sister, Idabelle Gay, of Birmingham, AL., his niece Elaine Ray (James); 2 great-nieces, Cameron Rogers (Daniel), and Cyndi Hepworth (Josh). After graduating from South Side High School, (class of 1941), he served his country in the US Navy. He retired from the ICC Railroad with 41 years of service. He was a member of Oakville Masonic Lodge #715, Memphis Scottish Rite Buddies and a member of Al Clymia Shrine. The family will receive friends 1-2 p.m. Friday Prior to the services at 2 p.m., Both at Forest Hill Funeral Home Midtown---(901) 775-0310``xEFZuEypAAAcwOnOXFN``x1374160999``xAll_Scrappers Jerry Stringer, clas of 55 died.``xTerryWilliamson51``xHal Goldman, class of 55, of Bartlett TN. called July 15th to tell me that Jerry Stringer, class of 55, of Bartlett died June 19th. Hal said that Jerry did not graduate from South Side.``xEFZuppZAZyoMFeGhmw``x1374007976``xAll_Scrappers Death of class of 1957 Scrapper, Nelson Eddy Tucker``xTerryWilliamson51``xNelson Eddy Tucker, age 74, of Coldwater MS, passed away on July 10, 2013. Nelson was a South Side class of 1957 Scrapper. A celebration of his life and memorial service will be held at IBEW Local 474 Union Hall, 1870 Madison Ave. on Friday July 19th from 5-9 p.m. He was initiated into the IBEW on July 1, 1965. He was a 48 year member and proudly served as a journeyman electrician on jobs including the Alaskan pipeline, Central Station, Memphis Arkansas Bridge, NASA and the Twin Towers. He was well known across the country by his brothers and friends. He proudly served in the Navy and was inducted into the Memphis Amateur Sports Hall of Fame in 2010 as a Golden Gloves Boxer in 1961. He was also an accomplished horseman with many awards. He was the son of Sarah and Bill Tucker. He leaves two daughters, Robin Lynne Tucker and Jenny Dale Franklin, a sister, Suzy Murphree and a brother, William Tucker Jr. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be sent to the IBEW Local 474 Sick and Needy Fund.``xEFZFluypVVdNUJrCLq``x1373846055``xAll_Scrappers Death of a South Side Scrapper---Dorothy Johnson Perry``xTerryWilliamson51``xDorothy (Johnson) Perry, age 90, graduate of South Side High School, (class unknown) of Memphis died on July 12 2013. She received her nursing degree from Tuoro infirmary at Tulane University. She was a nurse at the Veteran's Hospital for 25 years. After retiring, she graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in Interior Design. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Perry, her parents and three siblings. She leaves behind her daughters, Jamie Perry, Karen Pulley and her husband Lee, as well as her two grandchildren. The family will receive friends at 1:30 p.m. Monday July 15 at Memorial Park Funeral Home until the service at 2:30 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation---Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery``xEFZFlFFkEpsJKizrPj``x1373833210``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1956 classmate, Willliam "Bill" David Newsom``xTerryWilliamson51``xWilliam "Bill" David Newsom, age 74, of Memphis, died July 4, 2013 after an extended battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Bill was in the South Side class of 1956. Bill is the son of David Hale Newsom and Alberta Carnal Newsom and leaves two brothers, T. Joe Newsom and Dan L. Newsom. He was married for almost 50 years to Virginia Ruth Sanders Newsom. and was a father to Stephanie Ann Sadowski Bowen, Donald David Newsom, Robin Marie Newsom Mobley and William Lester Newsom. He is survived by 9 grandchildren. He served in the U.S. Army and graduated with a degree in Accounting from Memphis State and went on to have a lifelong career as a Certified Public Accountant. A memorial service will be held at Grace Evangelical Church at 9750 Wolf River Blvd. in Germantown TN. on Sunday, July 7, at 3:30 p.m.. Visitation will begin at 2 p.m. at the church in the sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to Reformed University Fellowship at 1700 N. Brown Road, Suite 104, Lawrenceville Georgia 30043. ``xEFZFEkuVAAQcvAIOlx``x1373124599``xAll_Scrappers HOKEY E-MAIL.....``xLewisDalton59``xIf you get a copy of this e-mail, IGNORE IT!!! If Henry and Shirley were in trouble you know they would have called someone immediately instead sending an e-mail.
Besides, they are on a train trip across the country to visit Henry's son Chris in California.
This e-mail doesn't even sound like Henry!!!
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I really hope you get this fast. I could not inform anyone about our trip, because it was impromptu. we had to be in Manila, Philippines for a program. The program was successful, but our journey has turned sour. we misplaced our wallet and cell phone on our way back to the hotel we lodge in after we went for sight seeing. The wallet contained all the valuables we had. Now, our passport is in custody of the hotel management pending when we make payment.
I am sorry if i am inconveniencing you, but i have only very few people to run to now. i will be indeed very grateful if i can get a loan of ($2,450 USD) from you. this will enable me sort our hotel bills and get my sorry self back home. I will really appreciate whatever you can afford in assisting me with. I promise to refund it in full as soon as I return. let me know if you can be of any assistance. Please, let me know soonest. Thanks so much..
Shirley and Hank Alexander.``xEFZkZZZklpxsNwaKnH``x1372777280``xAll_Scrappers Glynna "Trumbo" Norris '56``xLewisDalton59``xMARY GLYNNA "TRUMBO" NORRIS, 75, SCRAPPER CLASS OF 1956, died June 26, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital on Park. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, June 30 and service will be 2 p.m. Monday, July 1, all at Forest Hill East Funeral Home. Burial will follow service. Mrs. Norris retired from Staples. She leaves a life partner, Frank Massina, a 31 year relationship. She is also survived by her daughter Leslie Diane Marshall of Bartlett, TN; son, William Glenn Norris of Searcy, AR; sister Faye Beckett (Earl) of Covington, TN; brother, James Leslie Trumbo (Kathy) of Oxford, MS; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Forest Hill East Funeral Home (901)382-1000
Published in The Commercial Appeal from June 29 to July 4, 2013``xEFZkVEZyuZfPnPshWK``x1372517647``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1948 classmate, Travis Mallory Atkins``xTerryWilliamson51``xMalloy Atkins,age 84, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2013.
He leaves his wife of 61 years, Katherine Shows Atkins, South Side class of 1950; two daughters, Sherry Atkins Byrn (Alan) of Greenville, Ms and Karen Atkins McNeer of Collierville TN; a sister Shirley Shute (South Side class of 1951) of Cherokee Village, AR; two grandsons, Shane Horton of Southaven MS. and Jeremy McNeer of Goose Creek, SC; and one great-grandson, Reid Mcneer. Mallory graduated from South Side High School in 1948. He was a decorated Korean War veteran and was part of the Chosin Reservoir for the Marine Corps. He retired after more than 35 years of service with the Federal Aviation Administration. He was a sports enthusiast. His two grandsons were among the many youths he coached in little league soccer in Memphis. He loved fishing, camping and vacationing with his family and friends he made along the way. The visitation will be Thursday, June 27 from 5-7 p.m. and the memorial service will be Friday, June 28 at 1 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home 5599 Poplar Avenue, Memphis TN. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.memphisfuneralhome.net----Memphis Funeral and Memorial Gardens (901) 725-0100``xEFZkFuFZkyrBrKtVRM``x1372343726``xAll_Scrappers A Scrapper's mother passed away.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMargaret L. Gilliam of Hernando MS, passed away June 11, 2013. Margaret was the mother of at least two South Side Scrappers. Her son in law, Gerald Cooper of Hernando MS. was in the class of 1959 and his wife, Margaret's daughter,
Juanita Gilliam Cooper was also in the class of 1959. Another daughter, Mary Frances Gilliam Alexander of Lake Cororant MS. was in the class of 1963.``xEFZEEFuFlVZsAkPoPC``x1371134385``xAll_Scrappers Howard Howell, class of 57 broke his hip.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI spoke to Howard Howell, class of 54 today and Howard told me he had broken his hip. He has moved to Union Ave Baptist Towers at 2198 Courtland Place, Apt. 107. Memphis TN 38104. If you would like to speak to Howard his phone is (901) 949-2111. We will miss Howard if he cannot come to the Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly. He has been a faithful and regular attendee.``xEFZpZEuyEAUOkwmmFi``x1370714619``xAll_Scrappers SOUTH MEMPHIS MIRACLE!!!!``xLewisDalton59``xWe get so much bad news in the Scrapper Alumni News, that I felt that this South Memphis Miracle would give hope to many, who face similar problems.
Carolyn "Ruddle" Council, my wife class of 1961, was discharged from Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO on Wednesday, April 6, 2013. She had been diagnosed with MDS/Luekemia (the same disease as Robin Roberts disease). Carolyn was diagnosed in October 2012. She had extensive Chemo treatments until February, In March 2013 she was admitted to the hospital for stem cell transplant from her sister, "Marilyn Ruddle" McVay class of 1965. Marilyn arrived in St. Louis on March 15th to begin �growth shots�. The transplant was on March 20th and Carolyn stayed in the hospital until April 6th. AT THE TIME the transplant was more of a physical strain on Marilyn, but she is home and doing well now.
There are many restrictions on Carolyn at the moment and it will take time to recover. But after 100 days Carolyn can travel more than a 2 hour distance from the hospital. After that we can take a relaxing vacation. I am also very grateful for all our friends who have prayed for us.
Love to all of you
Carolyn '61 & Hal Council '59
``xEFZpupFkZAUxbySEcR``x1370403279``xAll_Scrappers Jimmy Loosier, class of 1957 went into a nursing home.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI spoke to Miller Loosier, of Collierville, Scrapper class of 1967 on May 31st. His brother, Jimmy Loosier, of Memphis, class of 1957, went into St. Peter Villa Nursing home at the corner of Union & McLean yesterday, May 30th. Jimmy is suffering from dementia and declining health. If you would like, you can visit Jimmy at the nursing home.===``xEFZppkEpVVUBbXBSId``x1370021055``xAll_Scrappers 50th Reunion - Class of 1963``xLewisDalton59``xThese are some pictures of the 50th Reunion for the class of 1963.
If you have a Reunion or Scrapper Event that you would like to see as this 50th Reunion Video, contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com. I can't upload pictures to the website at present, because of some technical difficulties. This is the avenue that I have to take.
Lewis Dalton '59
``xEFyAVEyyuZSHMOSBsM``x1369516647``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper's son, Randy L. Donaldson``xTerryWilliamson51``xRandy L. "Harpo" Donaldson, age 51, of Ellendale, passed away at his home on Monday, May 20. He was a graduate of Bartlett High School, member of the Bartlett Masonic Lodge #211 and was of the Baptist faith. He was also, a Third generation with IBEW Local 474. Mr. Donaldson, the widower of Renee Donaldson, leaves his son, Randy Lee Donaldson ll his wife , Crystal and their daughters, Taylor, Kail and Anna, his brother, Les Donaldson Jr. and his mother Eva
Webb Donaldson, South Side class of 1947, of Cordova; and his "baby "Guido.``xEFyAVEpEZyXucObSzF``x1369510176``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1960 Scrapper, Judy Stecking Cates Jones``xTerryWilliamson51``xJudy Stecking Cates Jones, 70, of Memphis, passed away on May 21, 2013. She was a 1960 graduate of South Side High School, former owner of Wee Care Day Care and an avid animal lover. Mrs. Jones was the widow of James Ralph Jones and leaves behind her son, Andy Jones of Drummonds, TN; daughters, Susan Jones Davis of Memphis, Ashley Marie Jones of Memphis, Shellie Brasher of Collierville; three grandchildren, Dustin Brasher of Collierville, Blake Brasher of Horn Lake, MS, Jared Brasher of Collierville; two sisters, Patsy Adams of Byhalia, MS, Dorothy Craig of AR; and her dog and cats. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 24 and service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Forest Hill East Funeral Home with interment following. Forest Hill East Funeral Home 901-382-1000``xEFyAFuuFFZKkpspEnV``x1369344337``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1957 Scrapper.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from Mary Glover Bartee, class of 1957 says that Rebecca Ray Daniels class of 1957 died September 30, 2012 when her house accidently caught on fire by a faulty wire going into a multi plug (yes, it had a surge protector) that was underneath her bed. The fire started under her bed and went up through the mattress. Mrs. Daniels was lying down at the time and I know that she did escape from the bed. By the time she got to the front of the room, it had filled up with smoke and that is when she passed away from smoke inhalation.``xEFyAppApEZXIdSuZWT``x1369009017``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper, Robert "Bob" Young, class of 52, wife died.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJill Young,wife of Robert "Bob" Young, class of 52, died May 16th, 2013. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday May 18 at Brantley Funeral Home at 6875 Cockrum Road in Olive Branch Mississippi. Funeral Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Sunday May 19th at Maples United Methodist Church at 8745 Old Goodman Road in Olive Branch Mississippi.---(662) 895-2279``xEFyllkEpVyrgxuFQhn``x1368821056``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of '52 Scrapper, Margie "Columbus" Sullivan``xTerryWilliamson51``xMARJORIE C. SULLIVAN
Southaven, MS - Marjorie C. Sullivan, 78, South Side class of 1952, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, DeSoto. Mrs. Sullivan is preceded in death by her husband, Eddie J. Sullivan and son Michael Sullivan. She leaves two sons, Tim and Danny Sullivan, her brother, Joseph Columbus of Memphis, sister, Emma Jean Law of Florida, and god-daughter, Kerry Griggs. Margie attended South Side High School in Memphis. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to: Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 901-861-6550.Visitation will start at 12:30 followed by the service at 2 p.m. Monday, May 13 at: Forest Hill South 901-346-3250
Published in The Commercial Appeal from May 12 to May 16, 2013
``xEFylklZklVUqwCsKxe``x1368287285``xAll_Scrappers Frank Stegbaure Obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``xFRANK TAMBLE STEGBAUER, 88, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Avow Hospice in Naples, Florida. Mr. Stegbauer was born in Memphis, Tennessee on September 19, 1924 to Mary Elizabeth Tamble Stegbauer and David Rose Stegbauer. Mr. Stegbauer graduated from South Side High School and Memphis Law School, now known as the University of Memphis School of Law. He was a decorated World War II Army Air Corps veteran. Following the war, he returned home to Memphis and was active locally and nationally in the maritime industry and industry associations. Mr. Stegbauer served on the Board of Directors and was a past Chairman of the Memphis Port Commission, a member and past President of the Memphis Propeller Club, and an active member and past Chairman of the Board of the American Waterways Operators. He was the first chairman of the Congressionally Chartered Coast Guard Towing Safety Advisory Committee. Mr. Stegbauer worked at Warner and Tamble, a family maritime business, from 1946 until becoming co-owner of Southern Towing Company, from 1960 until 1986 when he became the majority owner. He retired from Southern Towing Company in 2008 and became a resident of Naples, Florida. Mr. Stegbauer was a member of Grace St. Luke�s and Church of the Holy Communion Episcopal Church in Memphis. He is survived by his wife, Jo Anne Stegbauer of Naples, Florida; two sons, William D. Stegbauer, Sr. of Memphis and John Frank Stegbauer of Gulfport, Mississippi; two daughters, Elizabeth Stegbauer Collins of Woodbury, Minnesota and Laura S. Moore of Shreveport, Louisiana; eight grandchildren, Michael Rawls Moore, Jr., Dr. Frank Newland Moore, Laura Elizabeth Moore, P. Dennis Collins, Jr., Elizabeth Tamble Collins, William David Stegbauer, Jr., Scott Tamble Stegbauer, Jennifer Stegbauer Betts; and one great-grandchild, Ana Alexandra Dickey. Visitation and reception will be held Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home, with a private graveside service for family at Forest Hill Cemetery Midtown. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Avow Hospice, Office of Development, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, Florida 34105 or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.memphisfuneralhome.net Memphis Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens 5599 Poplar Avenue (901)725-0100
Published in The Commercial Appeal from May 3 to May 9, 2013
``xEFyZAFZpkuNdLBYxvg``x1367937024``xAll_Scrappers Nice crowd at our Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly.``xTerryWilliamson51``xOn Tuesday, April 23rd, South Side Scrappers met for our SCRAPPER DINNER AT THE PICCADILLY. We had 125 South Side Scrappers, their spouses and guests present. Some of those people came a long way to get together with Old Friends and some we have not seen for a long time. Why don't you go now and mark on your calendar the dates of the next dinner. We meet on the fourth Tuesday in January, April, July, and October (every 3 months). See you then.``xEFyylFuZlkZmxKwrEE``x1366834782``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1948 Scrapper, Betty Jo McNeill Rowan``xTerryWilliamson51``xBetty Jo McNeill Rowan, class of 1948, of Germantown, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 18 after a three year illness. She was lovingly cared for by her daughter, Ava Portis (Tom) of Germantown with the support of her other children, Lynn Ferrier of Collierville, Robert Rowan (Susan) of Germantown and John Rowan (Peggy) of Cordova. Born in Memphis, October 2, 1929, Betty attended South Side High School where she made friendships she continued throughout her whole life. She attended St. Matthews Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert James Rowan Sr. her Mother and Father and a Brother, Phillip McNeil who was a 1950 South Side Scrapper. Along with her four children, and spouses, Betty leaves behind her sister, Marylin McNeil Acuff (Mac), 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The memorial service will be held at Forrest Hill Funeral Home East, 2440 Whitten Road at 2 p.m. with visitation at 1 p.m. Family and friends are welcome at her daughter's (Ava Portis) home for a gathering after the service for a celebration of her life. The family requests that any memorials be made to St. Maqtthews Methodist Church.
Forrest Hill East Funeral Home---(901) 382-1000``xEFyyVZkAZZQUUjRJTv``x1366572977``xAll_Scrappers DEATH OF CLASSMATE 1952``xCharmaTateColton52``x
Olive Branch - SHIRLEY ALEXANDER CHALK, 77, homemaker, was born July 21, 1935 in Leslie, AR and passed away April 16, 2013 at DeSoto Healthcare Center in Southaven, MS. Mrs. Chalk was Baptist and was a member of the Eastern Star and the Camplighters singing group. She is survived by two daughters, Jeannie Chalk Batia and her husband, Earl of Vancleave, MS and Vickie Chalk Meador and her husband, Greg of Olive Branch; five grandchildren, Tracy, Christy, Aaron, John, and Katie; seven great grandchildren; and three sisters-in-law, Mary Ann Alexander, Joy Chalk, and Ellen Chalk. She was preceded in death by her husband, William B. Chalk; parents, Paul and Gladys Alexander; one brother, Bill Alexander; and her stepmother, Christine Alexander. Visitation will be Thursday, April 18 from 5-7 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Southaven. Services will be Friday, April 19 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with burial in Memphis Memory Gardens in Memphis, TN. Memorials may be made the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. The family would like to say "Thank You" to Hermitage Gardens of Southaven and to her extended family at DeSoto Healthcare Center in Southaven. Twin Oaks Funeral Home Southaven (662)349-9720
``xEFyykAAEEyJyTJQleS``x1366299116``xAll_Scrappers Death of 2 Scrapper Classmates--Milton Blanz``xTerryWilliamson51``xWhen I was a young boy, I had a newspaper route. I threw papers on Wellington, Cambridge, Lucy and Sardis in South Memphis. The Blanz family lived on Wellington and I threw their paper. Milton Blanz, of Southaven MS. was in the deaths in the paper this morning. His twin sister, Mildred Blanz Renick, of Memphis, was in the South Side Class of 1950, and his brother, Donald Blanz of Katy Texas was in the class of 1953. Milton Blanz of Southaven MS. age 78, died Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Desota. He was a member of Trinty Baptist Church, retired from Southaven Kawasaki-Yahamah and a U.S. Army Veteran. Mr Blanz is preceded in death by his wife of 57 years. Peggy G. Blanz. He leaves two daughters, Penny Foster (Tommy) of Southaven, MS. and Debbie Blanz of Memphis; a sister Mildred Blanz Renick, and a brother, Donald Blanz, of Katy Texas; 3 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Service will be Friday, April 19 at Forest Hill South with visitation from 9 to 10 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow. ForestHill Funeral Home,South---(901) 346-3250``xEFyykEAVpuBQaCQvPn``x1366219504``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1946 Graduate--Kathleen O'Connor Williams``xTerryWilliamson51``xKathleen O'Connor Williams, age 85, of Collierville TN., passed away April 12, 2013. Mrs. Williams was born in Memphis and was a class of 1946 South Side Scrapper. She was preceded in death by her husband, the late Jesse Robert (Bob) Williams. At age 6, she had her first dance recital and at 18, becme a Radio City Music Hall (New York City) Rockette for 4 years. In 1950, she returned to Memphis and danced at military bases and supper clubs in Memphis and the Mid South area. Mrs. Williams danced with the Showstoppers, a local group of ladies and she also taught dance lessons at Nadine's Studio until her late 70's. Mrs. Williams retired from DIPEC in Memphis, and was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Collierville. Visitation is at 10:30 and the funeral services at 11:30 Monday, April 15, 2013 at the St. Andrew's Episcopal. Church in Collierville TN. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew's Episcopal Church or the Collierville Animal Shelter. I am sorry I was late in putting this on the computer, BUT, there was no mention of her being a Scrapper. Marilee McElmurry Robertson, class of 53 told me she went to South Side. Thank you Marilee.``xEFyypuZZpkdfGpaGPr``x1366047702``xAll_Scrappers The Next Scrapper Dinner comes up soon.``xTerryWilliamson51``xALL SCRAPPERS PLEASE READ THIS-----OUR NEXT SCRAPPER DINNER AT THE PICCADILLY WILL BE ON THE FOURTH TUESDAY IN APRIL WHICH WILL BE APRIL 23rd. WE ARE NOT SENDING LETTERS TO YOU NOW, SO PLEASE PUT THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW SO YOU WILL NOT FORGET IT. I AM WORKING TO START SENDING THE LETTER OUT AGAIN AND WE MAY HAVE IT GOING AGAIN BEFORE THE SCRAPPER DINNER ON THE FOURTH TUESDAY (JULY 23rd). IF YOU HAVE ANY FRIENDS WHO COME TO THE DINNERS, PLEASE REMIND THEM OF THE DATES OF THE DINNERS. WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR YOU ON APRIL 23rd.
(662) 890-6068
firstname.lastname@example.com ``xEFyVAllkFVQXlwcQuW``x1365988235``xAll_Scrappers Our classmate, Roberta Robinette Rier (class of 53) needs our prayers. ``xTerryWilliamson51``xDon Fitzgerald, class of 1951 sent this message.-----
I received a call today from Roberta Rier Robinette, class of 1953, that her husband John C. Rier, class of 53, is in distress. They live in Jacksonville Oregon and John has had a series of mini strokes along with progressive alzheimer's disease. The family had to place him in a care unit this week due to his condition. I think that Roberta's classmates also might want to know that 25 years ago her oldest Son was badly hurt in an industrial accident that left him paralyzed except for one hand. For the past 25 years, this Scrapper lady has completely cared for this son, lifting him, feeding, getting him in his motorized wheel chair etc. Her son, Whit weighs over 200 lbs and I know that I could not have done what this girl has done for 25 years. I encourage any of her friends to call and wish her well at (541)702-2275 or Roberta Rier Post Office box 1351, Jacksonville Oregon 97539.====Don Fitzgerald--class of of 1951.``xEFyVlyyAEVbcISBtYz``x1365866915``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1955 Scrapper classmate, Bill Langston``xTerryWilliamson51``xHenry Alexander, of Collierville TN. South Side class of 58, called this morning and told me that his friend, Bill Langston, age 76, of Horn Lake MS. passed away April 2, 2013. Bill was born January 31,1937 in Coldwater MS. He was a truck driver for Roadway and attended Memphis State where he was a member of Delta Sigma fraternity and was a member of Teamsters Local #667. He was also a member of LaBelle Haven Baptist Church in Memphis and was a retired Navy Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Wanda Langston of Horn Lake; one son, Fred Langston (Lori) of Hernando, MS; One daughter, Monica Gray (Kevin) of Southaven; one brother, Carroll Langston (South Side class of 1958) of Williston, TN; two grandchildren and his best friend, Bentley. Visitation will be Thursday, April 4 from 5-7 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Southaven. Services will be Friday, April 5 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with burial in Autumn Woods Memorial Part in Olive Branch, MS. The family requests that any memorials be made to LaBelle Haven Baptist Church, 6825 East Holmes Road, Memphis, Tn 38141. Twin Oaks Funeral Home----(662) 349-9720``xEFyVEpkpFlUXJbNboP``x1365102038``xAll_Scrappers The Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly is coming up soon.``xTerryWilliamson51``xATTENTION SOUTH SIDE SCRAPPERS----Don't forget that the Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly will be held on Tuesday night April 23rd. There is no set time to be there but people usually start showing up at about 5 p.m. You can come when you wish and stay as long as your wish and remember, that your spouse or friend is welcome to come too. There are no rules. You will not get a letter a week before the dinner this time. My computer crashed and I lost the list that I send the letters with. I am working to get the letter started again, but I won't get it back this time. If you have friends that usually come to the dinner, let them know that it will be on April 23rd, so they will know. There will be a bunch of your classmates and friends at the dinner so make an effort to come and join them. Remember it will be on the 4th Tuesday this April the 23rd. Margie and I (both class of 1951) will look for you.``xEFyulVVlAkyjYHkzQQ``x1364855892``xAll_Scrappers Death of A 1960 Scrapper T. Delois "Fiveash" Ledford``xJaneGary60``xSomerville - T. Delois Ledford, 70, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2013. She was a retired secretary and a very active member of Somerville First Baptist Church and the WMU. Mrs. Ledford was also a member of the Master Gardner Club and FCE where she served as a past president, board member and treasurer of Apron Strings. Mrs. Ledford is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Bubba Ledford; son, Scott Leford (Roxanne); daughter, Toni Ledford; mother, Syble Gray; brother, Raymond Harold Fiveash (Denise); sister, Carolyn Perkins (Dennis); seven grandchildren, William, David, Christi, Zachary, Ryan, Lance, Erin; and great grandchildren and was preceded in death by daughter, Stephanie Sutton. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 and service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 20 at Forest Hill East Funeral Home. Forest Hill East Funeral Home 901-382-1000
``xEFyFZupkApAUZMpeWE``x1363740290``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper, Peggy (Wiseman) King``xTerryWilliamson51``xPeggy J. (Wiseman) King, age 80 of Memphis passed away Saturday March 16, 2013. She was born August 11, 1932 in Drummonds Tennessee to the late Floyd J. Wiseman and Nevelyn Meadors Wiseman. Ms King attended Southside High School in Memphis and married the late Marvin M. King. Survivors include one son William F. King (Donna); three daughters, Norma Wilson, Ann Lackey, and Shirley Hobson; sister, Shirley Wiseman Smith (South Side class of 1952 (Clifford); 10 grandchildren 10 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at Family Funeral Care located on Summer Avenue. Burial will follow in Memphis Memory Gardens.--Family Funeral Care (901)761-8000
FamilyfuneralMemphis.com``xEFyFZEuZluQzsNbzVK``x1363714784``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1947 classmate---Doris Jean Wright Tanner``xTerryWilliamson51``xDoris Jean Wright Tanner, of Horn Lake Mississippi, age 84, died at her home Saturday March 2, 2013. Mrs. Tanner and her husband, Harry B. Tanner, owned and operated Tanner Cattle Company. She was a class of 1947,Graduate of South Side High School and was a member of Minor Memorial United Methodist Church in Walls MS. Mrs. Tanner was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Mary Wright, her husband, and Stepson, Robert Tanner. She is survived by three stepchildren, Betty Docekal, Charles Tanner, and Harry B. Tanner, Jr; one daughter-in-law, Eugenia Tanner; three grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 7 from 5-7 p.m. at Minor Memorial United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be Friday, March 8 at 11 a.m. at the church, with Reverend Amanda Gordon officiating. Interment will follow in Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, AR. The family request in lieu of customary remembrances, memorials be directed to Minor Memorial United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.memphisfuneralhome.net---Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 5599 Poplar Avenue---(901) 725-0100.``xEFykypEllZRMasHclz``x1362601887``xAll_Scrappers Death of Scrapper from Class of 1947``xHenryAlexander58``xB. BELTON "ANDY" ANDREWS, Jr., Class of 1947, entered into his eternal rest on February 25, 2013 and was laid to rest on February 28. Andy is survived by his wife of 39 years, Elizabeth Keltner Andrews, four sons; Scott (Jennifer), Craig (Cindy), Stuart (Katie)and Collin Gardner (Alysyn); 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters; Rita Nicholson of Memphis and Barbara Page (Glen)of Cordova. Andy was pre-deceased by his parents, B. B. Andrews,Sr. and Rilla Pearl McDaniel and his two brothers Arthur Raymond and David Lee, both Scrapper graduates.
Andy was a retired Captain of the USAF, where he served for 21 years before retirement. He never gave up his love for flying and was the owner/operator of Helicopter Enterprises of West Memphis, AR and Eagle Air, Inc. of Memphis. He was very active in his church, Kirby Woods Baptist and was currently serving on the Memphis Union Mission Board. He also was a dedicated member and leader of the South Camp Gideons of Tennessee.
Andy's obituary appeared in the Commercial Appeal on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, if you wish to read more about his life. We bid another Scrapper peace in the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
``xEFykkFlFplwzBDGfOV``x1362238308``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1945 Scrapper, Edna Louise Carter Foster``xTerryWilliamson51``xEdna Louise Carter Foster, age 88, South Side class of 1945, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 at Methodist Hospice House in Memphis. Mrs. Foster was raised in the Fort Pickering Neighborhood im Memphis and was a retired manager of Goldsmiths Department Store. She also was a member of Broadway Baptist church in Southaven, MS. and was Past Worthy Matron for the Order of the Eastern Stars, Normal-Whitehaven Chapter 43. Mrs. Foster is survived by one daughter, Sonja Patricia Foster Warmath (Paul) of Southaven; two sons, Steve Foster (Sarah) of Bartlett TN, and Mike Foster (Marta) of Gallatin, TN; one brother, Earl Carter (Tommye) of Torrance,, CA; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murray Foster, three brothers and two sisters. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, February 25 at Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 26 also at the church with burial to follow in Forest Hill South Cemetery on Holmes Road in Memphis. Family requests that all flowers or memorial donations be sent to Broadway Baptist Church. Forest Hill Funeral Home South---(901) 346-3250``xEFyEyFAEkkSzscbbhM``x1361639122``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classl of 1965, William George "Willie" Emmons``xTerryWilliamson51``xWilliam George "Willie" Emmons, age 66, of Belden Mississippi died Sunday, February 17, 2013, at Memphis Veterans Medical Center in Mempis TN. He was born in Memphis on September 8, 1946 to George Washington and Bessie Harvell Emmons. He was a United States Army Vietnam veteran. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Tupelo MS. He was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast.
Services will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 20 at The Jefferson Street Chapel of W.E. Pegues with Rev. Corey Truett officiating. Burial will be in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Sandy Emmons of Belden; his children, Marty Emmons (E.C) of Belden and Frank Emmons of Charlotte, NC; four grandchildren, Chappell, William, Maggie and Thomas Emmons; two sisters, Betty Ray Emmons (class of 52) of Southaven and Wanda Smith of Tallahassee, FL; one brother, Bobby Emmons, (class of 57 (Dixie-class of 56) of Memphis. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Billy Joe Emmons.(class of 50). Honorary pallbearers will be Ted Gordon, Larry Hester, Frank Tutor, Russell Seward, Jerry Burkett,Sr. Jerry Burkett Jr. and Norman Merryman. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, February 19 at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com W.e. Pegues Funeral Directors---(662) 842-4872``xEFyEFlVkyVaVxTWRIx``x1361385265``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1966 classmate, Patricia Townsend Watson,``xTerryWilliamson51``xPatricia Townsend Watson "Big MaMa" of Germantown, TN. passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, February 17, 2013. Patricia graduated from South Side High School in 1966. She was also a membr of Kirby Woods Baptist Church. For the past 4 1/2 years, she was an active volunteer with Cub Scout Pack 368. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Elizabeth Townsend. She leaves her husband of 46 years, Robert Watson; one grandson, Christian Forrest Watson of Germantown, TN. She also leaves one sister, Trebia Rodgers of Grenada, MS; a sister -in-law, Katherine Trainor (Jimmy), and a brother-in-law, Leonard Watson (Deborah) of Oakland, TN. "Big MaMa" loved and nurtured her family and her boys, Daniel and Forrest. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 21 from 5-8 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar Ave. Funeral services will commence Friday, February 22 at 2 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences and floral remembrances amy be made by visiting www.memphisfuneralhome.net---Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 5599 Poplar Av., (901) 725-0100``xEFyEFlFVlZwVrwHRKT``x1361383587``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper Katherine Louise Brooks Crull``xTerryWilliamson51``xKatherine Louise Brooks Crull, age 96, died on February 14, 2013 in Ormond Beach Florida. She attended South Side High School and lived in Cleveland Mississipi with her first husband Norval Cross until his death in 1955. She returned to Memphis to raise her daughter Nancy and worked as a cafeteria manager at the Shrine/Lawler School. She was preceded in death by her second husband Donald Crull. There will be a service at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave. on Saturday, February 23 at 1 p.m. with a gathering of friends and family following the service from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Food Pantry, Lindenwood Christian Church, 2400 Union Ave. Memphis TN 38112 (901) 458-8506, or charity of donor's choice. NO flowers Please.``xEFyEFlkykVVOzqYSHs``x1361382625``xAll_Scrappers DEATH OF SCRAPPERS GRANDSON``xCharmaTateColton52``xThe grandson of Maida(Bunny) Johnson class of 53 has died of cancer.``xEFypylAAAuWWrjXDZB``x1360689994``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper classmate of 1951, James C. May``xTerryWilliamson51``xI am putting this obituary on the web site on James May, class of 1951. I am not positive that this is the James May that was in my class of 1951, but I have been told by someone who knew James well that it is him.
James C. May, age 82 of Southaven Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday January 30, 2013 at Trinity Mission, Holly Springs, MS. The funeral was today, Feburary 2, 2013. James is a retired fireman with the Memphis City Fire Department and a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War. He leaves 3 children, Deborah Hennen, Terrie Church and Cynthia Collier, 5 Grandchildren, one sister, Delores May Gill and one brother Joseph C. May.``xEFVAlkkAAlqdhNkuHZ``x1359822998``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1944, Walter Worth Irwin``xTerryWilliamson51``xWalter Worth Irwin, age 87, of Murray Kentucky, formerly of Memphis, died Saturday January 26 2013, at his home. Walter graduated from South Side High School in 1944. Mr. Irwin preached for several churches in the Memphis area including Coro Lake Church of Christ and Longview Heights Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents , five brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Doris Marie Dial Irwin and 3 children. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Germantown Church of Christ in Germantown TN. Visitation will be in Murray, Kentucky at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home on Monday, January 28, 2013 from 5-8 p.m. Visitation also will be held in Germantown, TN. at the Germantown Church of Christ on Wednesdaay, January 30, 2013 prior to the funeral service from 9:30 A.M. until funeral hour (10:30 a.m.) Burial will follow in the Forrest Hill Cemetery South in Memphis. Online condolences can be made at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com. ----- J.H. Churchill Funeral Home (270)753-2411``xEFVAFlVukuhROKIEQv``x1359385424``xAll_Scrappers A Scrapper, Sara Erwin, class of 1958 was robbed and shot.``xTerryWilliamson51``xHarold Clark, South Side class of 58, called me and told me about a story in the Saturday January 26 edition of the Memphis Commercial Appeal. It is a long article but here is what happened. On November 24, 2012, two teens went to Sara Erwin's (Sara was also in the South Side class of 1958) home with rakes in hand and asked for work. She told them she already had lawn service. They returned three days later this time without the rakes. When Sara again declined to hire them, one of them pulled a gun and forced his way into the home. She was shot. The bullet entered her buttocks and tore through her colon, liver, stomach and diaphragm, before lodging in tissue under her left arm. Sara said that he shot her and made her crawl on all fours down a 20 foot hallway to the kitchen to fetch her purse. This is a long, long story but I believe they were in court with this past Friday. Please keep Sara in your prayers.``xEFVAkuEVkltTsolCGb``x1359241528``xAll_Scrappers January Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly!!!``xLewisDalton59``xTo view the names of Scrappers and their guest or spouses that attended the January Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly, click the big "PICCADILLY LOGO on the right hand side of this page.
Thanks to Terry and Margie Williamson for their time and efforts in putting all this information together.
``xEFVApAyFZyvjnhHgvk``x1359096376``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1940 classmate, Juanita Inez Jones Brasher of Memphis``xTerryWilliamson51``xJuanita Inez Jones Brashner, age 91, of Memphis passed away on January 22, 2013. She was a resident of Baptist Trinity Hospice at the time of her death. Jaunita was born in Memphis TN on January 12, 1922. Her great-grandmother was a Cherokee Indian who was a part of the Indian removal from North Carolina and East Tennessee. She went to Rozelle Elementary, lived with an aunt in the Florida Keys for a few years, returned to Memphis where she briefly attended Messick High School and graduated from South Side High School in 1940. She was married to Rex L. Brasher, Sr. in 1942 at McDill Army Air Force base in Florida just prior to his departure for England and WWll. She and her husband helped establish Colonial Baptist Church in 1952-53. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, who died Septembr 23. 2012, She leaves 3 children, Rex L. Brasher, Jr. (Marilyn) of Memphis, David R. Brasher of Columbia, MS; Cheryl E. Lester of Cushing OK, two granddaughters and five great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 25 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. The visitation will be held one hour prior to service. Intermant will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.---------- Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery---(901) 767-8930``xEFVlAypppFfvYsbwlp``x1358960003``xAll_Scrappers Tommy Carlisle's Obituary``xLewisDalton59``xWILLIAM "TOMMY" CARLISLE, 71, of Bartlett, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Vivian Carlisle and his siblings, Barbara Stovall and Aubrey Carlisle. Mr. Carlisle is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pearl Carlisle, his children Shawn Carlisle (Kellie) and Brian Carlisle (Melinda), his grandchildren, Kelsey Carlisle, Austin Carlisle, Blake Carlisle, Shane Carlisle, and Cody Carlisle, and his brother, George Carlisle (Brenda). Mr. Carlisle graduated from Southside High School in 1959 and was a longtime member of Faith Baptist Arlington. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Baptist Arlington Building Fund. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 23 from 5-8 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd. and a funeral on Thursday at 10 a.m. also at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.memphisfuneralhome.net. Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens 3700 N. Germantown Rd. 901-725-0100
Published in The Commercial Appeal on January 23, 2013
``xEFVlAVAkpZsVsnxwKi``x1358959207``xAll_Scrappers I Lost My Best Friend Yesterday Morning....``xLewisDalton59``xAround 1:00 AM yesterday morning, Tommy Carlisle '59, was taken from this earth by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Tommy had been battling throat cancer for the last several months. During that time, he became weak from complications with fluid on his lungs and was unable to continue his chemo treatments. Apparently without the chemo, the cancer spread to his liver and was already at stage 4 before the doctors discovered it.
The obituary will probably be in the Commercial Appeal tomorrow morning. I got the following information from Tommy's wife, Pearl "Thompson" Carlisle '61.
The location for the visitation and the funeral is Memphis Funeral Home on Germantown Parkway. It's across the street from Faith Baptist, which happens to be Tommy's church. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 PM Wednesday night, 1/23.
The funeral will be Thursday morning at 10:00 AM, 1/24.
I'll get the obituary from the newspaper tomorrow morning and post here on this page.
Keep the Carlisle family in your prayers as they go through this difficult time.
Lewis Dalton '59
``xEFVlllkAEARbaqrAGN``x1358882919``xClass_of_1959 Reminder about the Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly``xTerryWilliamson51``xANOTHER REMINDER-----Tomorrow night, Tuesday, January 22nd is the night of our SCRAPPER DINNER AT THE PICCADILLY.-----
Come if you can.
Terry Williamson
firstname.lastname@example.com``xEFVlZllVEyaEIwiFrY``x1358788516``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1957 Scrapper--Ralph Glen Strange ``xTerryWilliamson51``xRalph Glen Strange, age 73, of Memphis, passed away on January 18th, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Memphis TN on April 11, 1939. His parents were John G. Strange and Mary Glen Brown Strange. He is survived by his sister, Marylyn Strange Manley, South Side class of 1952, who was married to Donald Manley, South Side class of 1951
who is recently deceased. He is also survived by his children, Beth Strange Taylor (Jeff), John W. Strange (Amy), and Stephen C. Strange. He is also survived by his former wife and good friend, Judy Strange. Ralph was very proud of his seven grandchildren; Chandler and Cole Taylor, Sara and Michael Strange, Kendall Reagan, and Brock Strange. Ralph attended South Side High School and graduated from Messich High School in 1957. The friends he made in high school became his friends for life. He had a love for dancing and shared that with his many friends at the local Bop Clubs. One of his most recent memories was the Father's Day trip he took with his three children to Cooperstown, NY to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday evening at Memorial Part Funeral Home A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 12 Noon in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to LeBonheur Children's Hospital. Memorial Park Funeral Home---(901) 767-8930 ``xEFVlZEZAEZLTMcZNJd``x1358717917``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper, David Lee Andrews``xTerryWilliamson51``xThere was an obituary in the Memphis paper on Sunday January 13 saying David Lee Andrews, age 68, of Roswell Georgia passed away January 7, 2013. David was born May 13, 1944 in Memphis. The year of his class was not given in the obit. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Diane; sons, David Jr. and Douglas; daughter, Dana, siblings, Belton and wife Elizabeth, Barbara and husband Glen, and Rita. David retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after 21 years of service. I have in my directory that his brother, Arthur, class of 55 is deceased and his sister Barbara was in the Scrapper class of 59.``xEFVluuuFZVoqGrJkVU``x1358444375``xAll_Scrappers Death of class of 1951 Don Fitzgerald's, Mother``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from Don Fitzgerald, class of 1951, says his
Mother passed away. Don lives at 727 Holiday Acres CL, Branson West, Missouri, 65737 and his email address is email@example.com
Don says----My Mother, Margaret Fitzgerald, passed away 12/29/12 at the age of 99 years and 4 months. She passed away in Kimberling City, Missouri as we have cared for her for the past 6 years. She had two children, Pat Terry (deceased) and myself. She leaves 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren. She is entombed in Forest Hill Cemetery on Bellevue in Memphis.``xEFVlpEkkplaonRRpwt``x1358012208``xAll_Scrappers Remember the upcoming South Side Scrapper Dinner on January 22. 2013``xTerryWilliamson51``x
ATTENTION ALL SOUTH SIDE SCRAPPERS-----Don't forget, that the South Side Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly will be on Tuesday night, January 22nd. You will not get a Scrapper Dinner Letter to remind you, so put it on your calendar to remind you. There is no set time for you to come or to stay until. Come when you wish and leave when you wish. Spouses and guests are very much welcome so bring your spouse and any friends you wish to bring. Our dinner is an excellent way for us to share the evening with classmates we went to school with when we were young Scrappers. If you have Scrapper friends, remind them that we are looking for them at the dinner. Be like me and say you are a South Side Scrapper TILL WE DIE. SEE YOU THEN.
Terry & Margie Williamson---both in the class of 1951.
5530 Malone Road
Olive Branch MS 38654
firstname.lastname@example.com``xEFVZVAZZyZtgAjzpBP``x1357597767``xAll_Scrappers Death of a 1955-1956 South Side classmate, Herbert Ray Ashworth``xTerryWilliamson51``xHerbert Ray Ashworth, age 74, of Memphis, died peacefully at home Thursday, December 27, 2012. Mr. Ashworth was a class of 1955-1956, South Side Scrapper. He served as a dedicated U.S. Marine, and was a devoted Tiger fan. He worked for Helena Chemical (his second family) for 15 years and planned to retire on January 18. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 2nd from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. with service to begin at 2 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Rd., Bartlett TN. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Patty and by his parents, Raymond and Evelyn Ashworth. He is survived by three daughters, Connie Hume (Doug) of Bartlett, TN.,Christy Webster of Bartlett TN, Teresa Miller (Robert) of Memphis TN; one son, Danny Ashworth of Memphis, TN; sister, Norma Dittigen, South Side class of 1958, of Buffalo NY; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The family makes a special thanks to his loving friend and "Guardian Angel", Michael Callicutt. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that the donor may make a donation to the charity of one's choice.
www.memphisfuneralhome.net Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Road,(901) 725-0100
``xEFVyAppEEVRHDkvett``x1356900115``xAll_Scrappers Death of class of 1940, Julia Bingham Boyd--wife of Judge Albert Boyd class of 1944``xTerryWilliamson51``xJulia Bingham Boyd, age 79, of Memphis, passed away on December 24, 2012. She received her RN degree from Methodist Hospital and worked for many years for Dr. Hal James. She was a member of Evergreen Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Judge Albert H. Boyd (South Side class of 1944) and infant Son, James Boyd. Julia is survived by two sisters, Jane B. Woods of Bolivar TN; Linnie B. Tyus of Pensacola FL; two brothers, J.Bordon Bingham Jr. (Brenda) of Branson, MO, William Bingham of Memphis. Visitation will be Friday, December 28 from 12:30 p.m. with service to folow at 2:30 p.m. all at Family Funeral Care, 4928 Summer Ave. Memphiis. Interment will be in Memphis Memory Gardens, 6444 Raleigh LaGrange Rd. Bartlett, TN. Family Funeral Care (901) 761-8000--- www.familyfuneralmemphis.com``xEFVyyuFylZNyETYGXf``x1356643687``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1940 Scrapper---Marguerite Jean Clark Searl``xTerryWilliamson51``xMarguerite Jean Clark Searl, age 90, of Germantown TN., passed away December 14, 2012 at Baptist Trinity Hospice House. Mrs. Searl was the widow of Don Searl after 48 years of marriage. He was retired from Sealy Products. She was preceded in death by her parents, H.R. and Sadie Clark, two brothers, Don and Robert Clark. She was a retiree of Sears, Roebuck and Company where she was employed as an assistant in the Medical Department for 46 years. Mrs Searl was a graduate of the old Ernest Adams Grammar School and South Side High School (class of 1940). In the past, she and her husband had served as counselors of the young people at Davant Avenue Methodist Church, a poll worker for several years, a member of Mullins United Methodist Church, Wicklow Way Women's Club, Baptist Merry Makers, Sears Retiree Club and participated each month at a gathering with friends that were all previously Whitehaven neighbors. She is survived by two nephews, Donald Clark (Linda) of Jefferson City City, TN. and Steve Clark of Memphis. Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, December 30, with visitation at 1 p.m., prior to the service at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, Poplar Ave. with Rev. Deborah Suddarth officiating. The family requests that memorials be sent to St. Jude Chilren's Research Hospital, the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society----Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 5599 Poplar Ave.
(901) 725-0100---www.memphisfuneralhome.net``xEFVyyukuukHOvIeiWh``x1356642442``xAll_Scrappers Scrapper Shot in Home Invasion``xHenryAlexander58``xSara Ervin '58 was recently shot on November 27th by a 15 year old teenager during a home invasion at her Whitehaven home, all for the $20 she had in a purse. She is still in the hospital recovering from her wounds, which appear to have been very significant. I do not know which hospital she is in at present, but Harold Clark '58 is trying to find out this information.
There was an article in the CA/Local News section of the Thursday, December 20th edition on the front page. The article is entitled "Prosecutor seeks adult court for teen suspects". I ask that everyone lift Sara up in your prayers for God's healing power.``xEFVyEAEuZEWItaPYdu``x1356191471``xAll_Scrappers A message to all Scrappers from the George Lawhorn (class of 52) family``xTerryWilliamson51``xTo all the scrapper friends who responded to my plea for their prayers. It has now been a year since our dear daughter had a cancerous lung removed. I am elated to write that her last cat scan revealed she was completely clear of cancer. I know in my heart your prayers were heard AND ANSWERED. I cannot express my appreciation to all of you. Thank you all. Loraine and I would like to wish each and every one of you a Wonderful Christmas and The happiest New Year ever.
With love,
George and Loraine Lawhorn and Stacey Cordell
"SCRAPPERS TILL WE DIE"``xEFVVZVAFAZjKoYddms``x1355759397``xAll_Scrappers Death of 1946 Classmate, Shirley Nowell Foster``xTerryWilliamson51``xShirley Nowell Foster, age 84, a native Memphian, went to be with her Lord on December 13, 2012, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born August 20, 1928 to the late William and Alice Nowell. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Foster and sister, Dorothy Rives. A class of 1946 graduate of South Side High School, she retired from Sears in 1987. She was a faithful member of Bellevue Baptist Church. Affectionately known as "Gig", she loved her children and grandchildren and truly was a a Proverbs 31 woman. She leaves five children, Mike Foster (Gayle) of Snellville, GA, Dennis Foster (Lori) of Colleyville, TX, and Candy Bean, Cindy Foster and Mindy Abrams (Jim) of Cordova. She leaves eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and a beloved Niece. Special thanks to Applingwood Healthcare and Crossroads Hospice. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Funeral service will be held Saturday, December 15 at 1:30 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contribution can be made to Premier Foundation, Word of Life Argentina Project, P.O. Box 619220, Dallas TX. 75261. Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery-----(901) 767-8930``xEFVVVplEuuYkIAQKmX``x1355508144``xAll_Scrappers Death of a member of a large Scrapper Family, Jimmie Dickens``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from Nancy Archer Magee, of Ft. Worth Texas, who was in the class of 1952. Nancy has news of a large Scrapper family and I am passing it on to you. It is about the passing on November 22nd, of Jimmie Dickens, husband of Peggy Richardson Dickens. who was in the class of 1951.Peggy's brother, Joe E. Richardson, class of 47, is deceased. Her sister, Mary Frances Richardson Henson, was in the class of 48, and is married to class of 44, Gerald Henson. Another sister, Shirley Richardson Till, of Bartlett TN. was in the class of 55 and her husband, Eugene Till was in the class of 53. Peggy and Jimmie lived in Austin Texas and had one daughter, Jackie and two grandchildren. Our regrets go to all of the people in this great big Scrapper Family.``xEFVVuukpuVjJhglQWG``x1355442045``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1952 Scrapper, Paul Kenneth Armistead``xTerryWilliamson51``xIt is very unusual, but I picked up my phone and called Ken only a few days before he died. I do not remember the exact day, but it was only 2 to 3 days before his death. We talked for several minutes and he sounded OK. He was a good man and a good friend.---Terry Willliamson
Paul Kenneth Armistead, Jr., age 78, was born on May 21, 1934 in Phenix City AL, son of Paul Kenneth and Vivian (Vickery) Armistead. He passed away on December 9, 2012 at Fulton County Hospital in Salem Arkansas. Ken was united in marriage to Neil Waugh on July 1, 1955 in Memphis TN. He worked as an engineer for Union Pacific Railroad, as a real estate broker and for the Memphis Police Department. He graduated from South Side High School, in the class of 1952 and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He is survived by four daughters, Paula Allen (Grady) of Garfield, AR, Gay Delugach (Steve) of Hernando, MS,, Carol Cook, of Olive Branch, MS. and Wendy Weber (Jason) of Crane Hill AL; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother, (South Side class of 54) Bobby Armistead (Kay) of Byhalia, MS: and many other relatives and friends. Preceded by his wife, parents, and son-in-law John G. Cook Sr. A memorial service will be held at Graceview Presbyterian Church in Southaven, Mississippi at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 13, with Dr. John Tucker officiating. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's Association. Baker Funeral Home---(870) 895-3990.``xEFVVFFpVukZQmPmLvm``x1355330542``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper, Frank Caldwell Pewitt.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIn the Sunday Commercial Appeal paper on December 9th, was an obituary on Frank Caldwell Pewitt, age 85 of Memphis. He died Saturday December 8, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital. I do not have Frank in any of my Scrapper annuals but the obit says that he moved to Memphis as a child and attended school at South Side High School in Memphis. He was a World War 11 veteran, having served in the US Navy. Upon his return at the end of the war, he attended and graduated from Memphis State University. The majority of his life was spent in Memphis with the exception of a few years in the early 1960's when he lived in Three Rivers, MI. Frank was retired from Koppers in Memphis and from J.C. Penney where he worked at the Raleigh Springs Store. He was a long time member of Southwind Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Urban and Minnie Neal Davis Pewitt and his sister Vivian Odette Pewitt Gonzales. Mr. Pewitt is survived by his sister Edith Elizabeth Pewitt Sullins and her husband Jerry Raymond Sr. He is survived by 14 great-nieces and nephews and one gret-great-nephew. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11 at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar Ave. A private burial service will be Wednesday. Online condolences and floral tributes may be made by visiting www.memphisfuneral-home.net. Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens 5599 Poplar Ave. (901) 725-0100.``xEFVVpAkkEkYTkMUyyP``x1355092212``xAll_Scrappers News about Annette Moskovitz Cutler, class of 1950``xTerryWilliamson51``xHi Terry,
I've been meaning to write you about Annette Moskovitz Cutler, class of 50. She had a stroke a while back and is now in a retirment home in Millington near her sister. She is doing pretty well but has trouble walking but nothing was paralized. It did affect her mind some but basically she is still the same. Maybe some of her friends from South Side could give her a call now and then or send a note. Her address is 5077 Easley St, #222, Millington, TN 38053 and her phone no. is 901-872-0407. She doesn't have a computer.
Hope you and your family have a happy Thanksgiving and a joyous Holiday Season.
Faye Paller Bars of Sun Valley California--class of 1951``xEFVuApElypvWWrZhBj``x1354901860``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1950 Scrapper--Robert L. "Bob" Gresham``xTerryWilliamson51``xRobert L. "Bob" Gresham, age 80, died Wednesday, November 28, 2012, at Germantown TN. after a long illness. He was born in Memphis, the son of Carrie Reed Gresham and Clay Gresham. He graduated from South Side High School in 1950, served with 101st Airborne Division, US Army, Ft. Jackson, S.C. After his discharge, he returned to Memphis State College to finish his degree, graduating with first Univrsity Class in January 1958. He was a charter member of Covenant Baptist Church, Collierville, TN, where he served as a Deacon and in many other areas of leadership over the years. He enjoyed woodworking and sharing his many talents in this field. He retired with The Lawrence McFadden Company, Philadelphia, PA as a technical sales rep. He leaves his wife, Mary Katherine Gresham, one daughter, Marilee (Cameron) Walker, one granddaughter, Bella Walker of Arlington, TN one sister, Betty G. Blackburn of Germantown, TN and a host of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, Poplar Avenue, Friday, November 30. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, December 1 at Covenant Baptist Church, 3170 Houston Levee Road, Collierville, TN. Private interment will follow in Forest Hill Midtown Cemetery. The family requests that any memorials be sent to; Buildinng Fund, Covenant Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1165, Collierville, TN 38027. Online condolences and floral tributes may be made by visiting----www.memphisfuneralhome.net. Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens 5599 Poplar Ave. (901) 725-0100``xEFVukAAkEZsVdcPkJI``x1354299217``xAll_Scrappers Class of 1957 - 55th Reunion Pictures``xLewisDalton59``xTry this link to pictures of The Class of '57 - 55th Reunion.
Sorry this is a little hard to get into.
When asked for the user name and password, type in "tnman5940" and then "scrappers." Click on "Auto Play" above the first picture.
Any problems, e-mail me at email@example.com or call me at 731-661-9557.
Louie D. '59
``xEFVuEFFAFZhfhqGTDz``x1354133937``xAll_Scrappers Email Addresses!!!``xLewisDalton59``xThings have changed drastically for me and Dot over the last couple of months.
Dot is now in Bells Nursing Facility in Bells, TN.
Bells is about 15 minutes north of Jackson, TN...where I now reside with our daughter Cindy.
For now, I am dependent on Cindy's laptop and Web mail. I don't do web mail much so I'm missing a lot e-mail addresses of my Scrapper Friends.
I'm saying all of that to ask you to please send me a message so I can capture your e-mail address.
Send A message to firstname.lastname@example.com Put Scrapper in the Subject line.
Louie D. '59
``xEFVFZEAuAAupVIzkYs``x1353719499``xAll_Scrappers Terry Williamson's memorial experience 59 years ago.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIt is getting close to Christmas, and we now start remembering things that happened at this time. My big memory item happened 59 years ago. I had been drafted into the army in May of 1953 and I had just finished basic training and school. I was home on leave and on about
December 8, 1953, I got on a train and went to Camp Kilmer in New Jersey. When I got there, it was very cold and the barracks did not have any heat in them. They fired the heaters up and we stayed there until Dec. 11th, and then, we went to New York Harbor and boarded a troop ship that was there in the harbor. There were 2000 to 3000 men on the ship and you cannot believe how crowded it was. Early the next morning, Dec. 12th we pulled out of the harbor into the Atlantic Ocean. We spent 10 days going to Germany and there is no way to describe the filth, lack of comfort and pure misery we endured for that 10 days. There was puke everywhere--on the deck--on the stairs--and where we slept. People would throw up while they were eating, while they were sleeping and I once saw a man on the stairs with puke down the side of his face. It came from someone on the next level of stairs above him. It hit the stairs above him and went through the drain vents on the stairs and hit the man on the side of his face. We got to Germany on the night of Dec. 21 and we got off the ship on the 22nd and went on a train to a replacement center where we stayed the rest of the day of the 22nd, the 23rd, the 24th and Christmas Day. I did not know one person and it was the first time I had ever been away from home on Christmas.
The day after Christmas, they gave 4 of us train tickets and put us on a train going to Neckarsulm Germany where I would be stationed. I spent 18 months in Germany. Margie and I were married 10 months when I was drafted, we owned a home and I had a good job and BOOM---I was gone AND, I will never forget that experience. After saying all this, I now say that I wish the draft was still with us. It would do lots for those young boys that were drafted and I believe it would make our country a better place.
``xEFVFyAVFFkKUnnNiVz``x1353695332``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper's brother, Lewis Wyatt``xTerryWilliamson51``xThis is an email from Nancy (Wyatt) Stone, class of 57, of Nesbit Mississippi. Nancy's husband, Willie Stone was in the class of 53,
My brother, Lewis Wyatt, South Side class of 55, who lived in South Side TN passed away at 5:00 PM yesterday. He had made a career of the US Army. After he retired he and his wife moved to South Side TN. which is close to Clarksvile, TN. This is where my Daddy grew up, and we still have a few cousins who live there. I think Bubby was happier there than he woud have been anywhere else. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Minni, one daughter Michelle, who lives in Thompson Station, TN, about 45 minutes from South Side, three grandchildren, and me. He also leaves many friends there in South Side and here. There is a little country store up the street from his home, and when he was in better health, he congregated there almost every day to have a gabfest with his cousin, Brandon, (who was nicknamed "the Mayor") and the other retired men of the town. Calling them retired sounds better than old. This leaves me as the 'last one standing'. Please keep his family, including Willie and me in your prayers. It is very difficult. Love, Nancy``xEFVFypVZkpiYXOHXwV``x1353605720``xAll_Scrappers Ed Baker of Martin TN. class of 56 is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from Hal Goldman, class of 55, of Bartlett TN, says that Edward Baker, class of 56, of Martin Tn. has been in the hospital in Martin TN for approx. a week and his wife Patsy will be taking him home today. Patsy is the former Patsy Lipsey. Ed was diagnosed with Alzheimers. Please remember them and their two sons this Thanksgiving in your prayers and give thanks for just how fortunate some of us are. Thanks Loads---Hal Golman ``xEFVFVuyZuAxKqpqwJO``x1353546749``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1951 Scrapper, Edward Wesley Genes Jr.``xTerryWilliamson51``xEdward Wesley Genes Jr., age 79, of Collierville TN., passed away November 15, 2012. The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. Monday, November 19, and funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at Redeemer Evangelical Church, 3100 South Houston Levee Rd., Germantown, Tn. 38139. Born on June 26, 1933 to the late Edward Wesley and Ola Mae McCaskill Genes. Eddie served in the U.S. Army and received his bachelor's degree from The University of Memphis . Mr. Genes worked for 33 years with the Memphis Defense Depot as a Management Analyst and later as a customer service representative with Terminix for 12 years. He was a faithful member of Central Church for more than 30 years, where he served as a greeter, and he also authored a book entitled "The Odyssey of Wesley Morganthau". Edward loved meeting people and was a member ot the Gideons and Windyke Country club, where he enjoyed playing golf. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Marjorie Casey. Eddie is survived by his wife Sharon Hope Genes; 2 sons, William E. Genes and Matthew E. Genes (Melisa), both of Memphis; his step-daughter, Tracy Fair of Nashville TN; and 9 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Redeemer Evangelical Church or the Baptist Trinity Hospice House. Online condolences may be made at www.ColliervilleFuneral.com-----Collierville Funeral Home
(901) 853-2628.``xEFVFklEFpZLkrhiZMq``x1353281307``xAll_Scrappers Update on Lewis Dalton, class of 59``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just spoke to Lewis Dalton's daughter, Cindy in Jackson Tennessee about her Dad and Mom. Lewis is back in the hospital. He went in Friday, November 9th and he will get out tomorrow, November 18. Cindy told me that her Mom, Dot is down and is in a temporary nursing home, so the family is having a very hard time. Please keep Lewis and his family in your prayers. They need it. WE LOVE YOU LEWIS AND DOT.``xEFVFEZkVykvZHuSyAW``x1353172562``xAll_Scrappers Death of class of 49, Sonny Harrison's wife Carolyn``xTerryWilliamson51``xJames "Sonny" Harrison, class of 1949, called me this morning, November 17th to tell me his beloved wife Carolyn died yesterday. Funeral details are not complete but they should be in the Memphis newspaper in the next day or so, and I will let you know what they are. Keep Sonny and his family in your thoughts and prayers.``xEFVFEyVAVuPnbLBpHT``x1353165954``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 46 Scrapper, Earnest Delane Neyman``xTerryWilliamson51``xEarnest Delane Neyman, age 85, of Cordova TN, passed away on November 13, 2012 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. "Ernie" was born in Chattanooga, TN on October 13, 1927 He was an outstanding baseball in his youth, lettering both at Southside High School and at Memphis State , where he was known as "Spider Neyman" for his fielding style. Ernie served in the Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He worked at Memphis Light Gas and Water for 38 years. Ernie was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years. Louise Powell Neyman and his brother Ray who was a Scrapper in the 1953 class. He is survived by his daughters Dr. Sherry Neyman, M.D, and her husband Jim Golab of Austin TX. and Monica Figi Morgan and her husband Ben and son Colton of Cordova TN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 17 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 P.m. at Forest Hill East, Whitten Road with graveside services immmediately following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Georges Independent School, 1880 Wolf River Blvd. Collierville TN. 38017 or House Rabbit Resource Network. PO Box 152432 Austin Texas 78715, www.rabbitresource.org. Forest Hill East Funeral Home (901) 382-1000``xEFVFEpyAFyydAsxqPK``x1353106936``xAll_Scrappers Death of Bernard Joseph Lansky, brother of 3 South Side Scrappers ``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn obituary was in the Friday, November 16, 2012 Memphis Commercial Appeal on Bernard Joseph Lansky of Memphis. Mr. Lansky, who was age 85, died November 13, 2012 in Memphis. I have been told Mr. Lansky attended Central High School in Memphis, but he does have sisters and a brother that I have listed as Scrappers. They are Mildred Lansky, Bernice Lansky, class of 49 and Alvin Lansky, class of 48. ``xEFVFEpVyyFlteBAzUl``x1353105663``xAll_Scrappers Death of Ron McSwain's ('57) Mother``xHenryAlexander58``xRon McSwain's mother, Jewell Rodgers 96, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Tuesday, November 3rd. Her funeral service was held this morning at 10:00 am at Forest Hill South. She leaves her two sons, Ron (Sylvia) and Mike (Pat)McSwain and was preceeded in death by husband John Rodgers and her youngest son, Larry Rodgers. She also leaves seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Memorials may be sent to Germantown Baptist Church c/o Merry Makers - The Salvation Army - The Church Health Center.
Our prayers and condolences are sent out to Ron and his entire family in this time of bereavement.``xEFVFplyllAEOBudscq``x1353086889``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 54 classmate, Barbara Foster Dollar``xTerryWilliamson51``xBarbara Foster Dollar 75, of Boyd, TX, passed away on Monday November 5, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Born in Memphis on May 07, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Geraldine and Gordon Foster of Bolivar, TN. Barbara a 1954 graduate of Southside High School and attended the now University of Memphis. She is survived by her husband Jim, class of 1955, 1 brother and 1 sister, 4 children, 4 grand children and 3 great grand children.
Later in life she became a nurse and spent 10 years working with two surgeons in their private practice in Grand Prairie, TX and retired after working for 15 years with an ophthalmologist in Arlington, TX before retiring to indulge in her hobbies of antiques, arts and crafts.
Memorial services will be held at St James Episcopal Church Bolivar TN on November27, 11:00am with burial at Bolivar Memorial Cemetery.
``xEFVklkyuElwdPhMZZN``x1352826418``xAll_Scrappers A message about Helen Skipper Evans, class of 1950``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received a card from Julie E. Shaw who is the daughter of Helen Skipper Evans class of 1950---It said---Just wanted you to know that my Mother, Helen (Skipper) Evans suffered a stroke August 29th. She is in Quapaw Rehab and Care Facility in Hot Springs Arkansas. Please send all correspondence to my address c/o Julie E. Shaw, 214 Long Island Drive, Hot Springs Arkansas--(901) 508-0558. Please keep Helen in your thoughts and prayers.``xEFVElAEAZyYuFteEbu``x1351891976``xAll_Scrappers Death of class of 54, classmate, Liz Haire Curland``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from Gail (Owen) Starnes, class of 1954 says------
Dear Scrapper Friends, Bill Boyd class of 54, just called to tell me that Liz Curland, Matt Curland's wife (class of 54) died October 29, 2012. She had been sick with ALS disease for a while, but Regina had been calling her and Matt, and we did not realize she had died until today.
She leaves her husband Matt, a sister, 4 children, and 10 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. You may read the obituary in the Commercial Appeal today. There will be a memorial service 11:30 a.m. Thursday, November 1st at the Levy-Cooper Chapel at Temple Israel Cemetery. You can also sign the guest book at The Commercial Appeal on line.
Canale Funeral Directors will be in charge of the service.
I am sure Matt and the family will appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this time.
``xEFVEZkFZkygMlleuLH``x1351723726``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 52 Scrapper---Donald Manley``xTerryWilliamson51``xDonald Wayne Manley, age 78, passed away on Saturday October 27, 2012. He was an architect and native Memphian, and was born on 24 April, 1934, the son of Ernest Leo Manley and Mildred Louise Smith Manley, both deceased, and was the third of four children all of whom are deceaed. He graduated from Mallory Heights Elementary School, South Side High School, (class of 1952) and Rice Institure in Houston, Texas. He served on active duty in the US. Navy as a commissioned officer (LTJG) in the Office of Naval Intelligence and was honorable discharged. He became a licensed architect in 1961 and continue to practice until his death. He participated in the design and construction of a number of buildings, including several schools in Memphis, Lanier Junior High, Germantown Elementary and the University of Memphis Law School. He was a member of the Christian Church and served on the Board of Deacons of 3 different churches. Being a member of the American Institute of Architects, he served at the local, state and regional levels. He received numerous awards including the highest chapter award which is named for him, and the highest region award. His profession carried him to work in 26 states and 72 cities in this country. He leaves his wife of 58 years, Marylyn Strange Manley, daughters Marylyn Kay Manley of Memphis and Joy Elaine Rogers (Monti) of Dyersburg; and three grandchildren, Evan C. Butler,Caitlin Robers & Connor Wayne Rogers. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until service time at 1 p.m., Wednesday, October 31 at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.----Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cenetery---(901) 767-8931``xEFVEypApEFsOhcuzpW``x1351609013``xAll_Scrappers Death of class of 47 Scrapper, Jim DeCrow``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email from Kathaline Harbison, class of 47, says that Jim DeCrow class of 47, of Memphis has died. Jim participated in many of our Scrapper Gatherings. Our prayers are with his family. Jim's visitation will be at Memorial Park Cemetery on Tuesday, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Funeral services will follow on the same day at 1:30. ``xEFVEVFyFuVOMzhOUhL``x1351536345``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1949 Scrapper, Billie Jean Johnson Murtagh``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from Alice Thompson, daughter of Billie Jean Johnson Murtagh, class of 49, of Memphis, saying her Mother passed away April 22nd of Pulmonary Hypertension. She enjoyed her reunions with other Scrapper Alumni over the past 7 years.``xEFVEuZZkApBHNFcUTo``x1351477290``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1940 classmate. Dr. Jack Howard Taylor``xTerryWilliamson51``xDr. Jack Howard Taylor, age 90 of Memphis died October 26, 2012. He was a lifelong Memphian and a 1940 South Side Scrapper and he graduated from Southwestern at Memphis in 1944. During WW11 he served at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. After the war he received his Ph.D in physics from the Johns Hopkins University and returned to the Naval Research Lab where he developed the optical system of the Sidewinder missile. Dr. Taylor returned to Memphis in 1956 to join the faculty at Southwestern at Memphis (Rhodes College) where he taught until he retired in 1992. He was the recipient of the Dean's Award for Research and Creativity at Rhodes and the American Physical Society's Pegram Award for outstanding teacher. Dr. Taylor seized any opportunity to pass his love of "natural philosophy" to all those around him. It was impossible to visit him at home without an impromptu physics experiment or quiz on Latin. His greatest love was his family who are so grateful for his bountiful life. Dr. Taylor is survived by; Sara Sparr Taylork, his wife of 68 years, whom he lovingly referred to as "meine Frau"; William Sparr Taylor, "number two son", John Charles Taylor, "number three son, and Harold Sparr Taylor,, "number four son."He is preceded in death by Jack Howard Taylor Jr. "number one son" and sister Marie Taylor Cockrill. He is slao survived by 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 30 at 1 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home, followed by the service at 2:P30. In lieu of flowers please send any memorials to Rhodes College of the Memphis Food Bank.
Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery--(901) 767-8930``xEFVEuZyVkVujzoloMl``x1351476525``xAll_Scrappers BROTHER OF ROYAL KEMPER CLASS OF 1952 DIED``xCharmaTateColton52``xCommercial Appeal Tuesday October 23, 2012 reported the death of the brother of Royal Kemper class of 1952. His name was Harris Anderson Kemper Sr. He was 84 years of age. ``xEFVEEpZZAkcMBnexNO``x1351107792``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1942 Scrapper, William Albert Schoolar Jr.``xTerryWilliamson51``xWilliam Albert Schoolar, JR. of Memphis was born on December 30, 1922. He was a native Memphian and a South Side Class of 1943 graduate. He retired after 37 years from South Central Bell Telephone Company as an Engineer. Bill was a World War 11 Navy veteran. He was a member of Ridgeway Baptist Church, a past president of the Memphis Exchange Club, a past president of the East Council of the Telephone Pioneers of America, and a twice past Wagonmaster of the Telephone Pioneers Family Camping Club. He was a life member of Unity Lodge #95, F&AM, 32nd Degree Scottish Rite, American Legion Post No. 1 and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 15044. Mr. Schoolar was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret W. Schoolar. He will missed by his widow Mary E. Hurley Schoolar and daughters, Mrs. Lee Lindsay (Gerald) and Mrs. Catherine Smith (Randolph) of Memphis. He also leaves a step-daughter Mrs. Beverly Williams of Southaven and a step-son Charles Hurley of Memphis. Mr. Schoolar has 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Monday, October 22 from 5-8 p.m.. Burial services will be at Memorial Park Cemetery Tuesday October 23 at 11:30 a.m. The family asks that memorials be sent to the Exchange Club Family Center at 2180 Union Ave. or Ridgeway Baptist Church at 2500 Ridgeway Rd. Memphis TN 38119.``xEFVpluVllpLmpOOneu``x1350845880``xAll_Scrappers SOUTH SIDE SCRAPPER ALUMNI, CLASS OF 1947.``xTerryWilliamson51``xKathaline Bibelow Harbison, class of 47 at kathalineh@yahoo. says--------------Greetings Scrappers One and All. The South Side School Class of 1947 will have its annual Christmas Party at the Bellevue Woods Club House, starting at 11:00 A.M., Saturday December 1, 2012.
Directions----Bellevue Woods is located on Appling Road just North of Dexter Road and just South of Bellevue Baptist Church. It is located 5 minutes South of I40, Exit 15. You should enter the clubhouse property through the security gates. There will be a Security Guard on duty who can direct you.-----Lunch will be catered by Leonard's including beverage and dessert.------It will be an informal but festive gathering and the cost will be the same as last year, $15.00 each.----PLEASE NOTE; IF YOU DESIRE A TAKE-OUT PLATE PLEASE INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL $15.00 FOR EACH PLATE WITH YOUR REGISTRATION. GUESTS ARE WELCOME AT $15.00 EACH PLATE WITH YOUR REGISTRATION.``xEFVpyluAEFoaofuvnf``x1350684913``xAll_Scrappers ``xTerryWilliamson51``xA message from Gail (Owen) Starnes, class of 54---I was so saddened by the news of the death last night around 8:30 p.m. of Faye Bunch Goforth, Scrapper class of 1954, and one of my very good friends. She had been in an assisted living home in Ripley, TN, for the last several months and died in the hospital in Ripley. She leaves her daughter, Angela Kaye Hilton (husband Stan), son Stan Goforth (wife Sharon), 5 grandchildren, Michael, Carrie, Jeremy, Brandon, and Britney, and one great grandson, Howie, and also a sister Kaye Harty (husband Richard), and many other relaltives and friends who have a lot of happy memories of some great times with Faye. She was married for many years to Howard Goforth, also deceased. There will be a memorial service at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 4048 Highway 59 West, Covington, TN. at 1:00P.M. Thursday. I know the family would appreciate your thoughts and prayers during this time of loss of their
loved one.------Gail Owen Starnes, Class of 54 Scrappers``xEFuAlAZkpZnMJOZCkG``x1349897207``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 1956 Scrapper, Billy Wayne Landers``xTerryWilliamson51``xThe family will receive friends on Sunday, October 7th from 2-4 p.m. at Colonial Park United Methodist Church, 5330 Park Ave., with a Celebration of Life to folow at 4 pm
Dr. Landers passed from his worldly life on Wednesday, October 3rd following an unexpected and short illess. He is preceded in death by his parents Leonard & Mildred Landers. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife Roberta (Patterson) Landers, who was also in the South Side of 1956. He is also survived by 4 sons, 8 grandchildren and a brother, Edwin who was in the Scrapper class of 1952. Billy was a star athlete for the Scrappers earning All-Memphis recognition in football,, basketball and baseball. He was named Memphis Athlete of the Year at the end of his senior year, an honor his son Ashley would later earn in 1982. Billy went to Ole Miss on a football scholarship but only played his freshman year before leaving and returning home to be with Roberta. He then became a two sport star at Southwestern (Rhodes College) where he was a small college All American in baseball. He helped lead the Lynx to the 1961 NCAA Championships in baseball. He still holds the single season batting average record of .476 and the career record of .411. He was inducted into the Rhodes College Athletic Hall of Fame in October 2004. Billy coached the freshmen baseball Vols and assisted Coach Wright with the varsity Volunteers. Donations in Billy's memory can be sent to Colonial Park United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice.``xEFuAuyFlyyHKmExoOp``x1349463866``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 41, Scrapper, Avonne (LaCook) Brewer``xTerryWilliamson51``xAvonne LaCook Brewer, age 88, formerly of East Point Georgia, passed away on September 29, 2012. Born in Memphis in 1923, she moved to Atlanta in 1953 with her husband, Charles, who was with Delta Air Lines. She retired as a media clerk for Fulton County Schools. She was a member of Delta Pioneers, a charter member of the South Fulton Hospital Auxilary, and volunteer for Travelers Aid, she also served as a deacon at Dogwood Hills Baptist Church and later attended Jefferson Jefferson Ave. Baptist Church. For the past 8 years, she lived at Belmont Village Senior Living in Johns Creek Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Brewer, her parents, one brother and two sisters. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Brenda Brewer; son, Chuck Brewer; and daughter and son-in-law Betty and Don Wilson. She has 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and sister, Harriett LaCook of Memphis.``xEFuAEkZkkuGhBLqsPi``x1349127224``xAll_Scrappers Great Reunion on September 15, 2012``xHenryAlexander58``xThis past weekend, the '57 & '58 classes held their 55th and 54th year reunion at Germantown Country Club. From all the comments I received, it was a very successful and meaningful time to all who attended. Some people attended for the first time ever and others had not been back for several years. It was a time for refreshing of old friendships, catching up with their lives and rehashing the "good ol' days" we shared at South Side. Many of our old friends have gone on to their glory in heaven and we hope none went the other way. If you were unable to attend because of your health or other circumstances, you were missed. Scrappers forever! ``xEFuZAlklulAxMxewrz``x1347982848``xAll_Scrappers CHRIS DEMOPOULOS CLASS OF 1952 WIFE DIED``xCharmaTateColton52``xEleni Demopoulos. 1933-2012 Former Memphis resident, Eleni Demopoulos, age 79, passed away in Knoxville, TN September 11, 2012 after a lengthy illness. For many years Eleni and husband, Chris owned and operated Nick�s Cafe on Union Avenue in downtown Memphis. The second of four children of Nick (1892-1966) and Kalliope Heropoulos (1913-1965), Eleni was born in Apsalos, Greece and came to the United States at age 11 in 1945. Her family settled in Canton OH, where she married Memphis native Chris Demopoulos in 1962. They celebrated 50 years of marriage on September 9. Eleni was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Memphis and its Ladies Auxiliary and the Pontian Society Komninoi of Canton OH. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by brothers, George and Aristotle. She is survived by husband Chris; daughter, Demitra Keramidas; grandchildren, Kalliope, Andreas, and Marina Keramidas; sister, Bertha Price and favorite nephew, Nicko Price of Canton OH; sister-in-law, Maria Wasserman of Memphis; brother-in-law, Jimmy Damon and sister-in-law, Marilyn Damon of Chicago, and many other nephews and nieces in the US and Greece. Calling hours will be Saturday, September 15 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 573 N. Highland Avenue, with the funeral to follow at 11 a.m. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at memphisfuneralhome.net Memphis Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens 5599 Poplar Ave. (901)725-0100
``xEFuZyuAFEyNqSUdZuW``x1347649316``xAll_Scrappers UPDATE ON HARRIS KENLEY``xCharmaTateColton52``x
Joe Morgan's obituary (Class of "45)``xKathalineHarbison47``x
Joseph Lee Morgan, 81 of Bartlett passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital-Bartlett. He was a retired public accountant and controller for Nylon Net Company, a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II and the Korean Conflict, was very active with his fraternity alumni Lambda Chi Alpha and was a member of Cherokee Baptist Church
Joe was present at this month's Scrapper dinner at Leonard's. He gave the blessing before our meal. He has faithfully notified each Scrapper of the monthly meeting. He will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family.``xEkEkAyylpESgNakVlL``x1212966801``xAll_Scrappers Our American Soldiers``xJosephus``xFor some strange reason I can't quit thinking about what occurred on this day in 1944 in Normandy, Omaha Beach in particular, and what our brave soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan are doing today. We owe much to these brave people who laid, and are laying, their lives down for us that we might be free. I would be remiss not to post my feelings, and hopefully yours, about these extraordinary people.
No matter what a lot of Americans may think, the cost of freedom has a very expensive price tag attached. That price is our youngest and bravest. Throughout our history these young men and women have stepped forward to fill the gap when our country and our way of life is threatened. I, for one, am very grateful and proud to recognize such wonderful people.
The photo was taken by Life magazine photographer, Robert Capa, on Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944. The men in the photo were of the 16th Regiment of the Big Red 1, the famous Army Division that fought in every campaign from North Africa until the war ended in Germany in 1945.
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine .... I am very proud of each of you. (To each of the Marines, because I am a Marine, Semper Fi).``xEkEkZZklpZXAMttcZd``x1212772807``xAll_Scrappers "From the Past"``xLewisDalton59``xThere is a new photo in the "From the Past" album. It's a picture of the Class of '54, taken at a picnic in 1959.
For those of you on dial-up, the photo may take a couple of minutes to load, so be patient. It may take most of your screen when it finally loads.
To view click HERE.
The photo was submitted by Bill LeMay '53
``xEkEkFFVVAyyyWjHvLn``x1212335596``xAll_Scrappers Class of '61 Reunion Group Photo``xJosephus``xA group photo of the Class of 1961 has been posted to the Reunion Gallery. Thanks Phil!
To view click HERE.``xEkEEuyZppkbFCuDfZw``x1211467002``xClass_of_1961 Irene Brown Wilson, Class of '54``xMarileeRobertson53``xJust talked with Doug Wilson, Class of '53, and he has requested Scrapper prayers for his wife, Irene ('54) who has been diagnosed with a lump in her lung. She also has pneumonia and currently is on a ventilator in Methodist North Hospital. They are both strong believers in prayer and know God is able. Please remember these two Scrappers in prayer. ``xEkEEpFlyyEhqlUbafS``x1211038661``xAll_Scrappers Update on John Rider, class of '51.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJohn Rider's sister, Sandy (Rider) Walker, class of '63 says that John came home from the hospital on Wednesday, May 14th after having surgery for removal of an aneurysm.. He is feeling better, but is weak. The doctor told him he had no limitations but he should rest to begin with. John says he feels better. John (class of '51) lives in Mobile Alabama.``xEkEplykyEEIwZUZXOQ``x1210862611``xClass_of_1951 Robert Baker Obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``x
Baker, Bob View/Sign Guest Book
BOB BAKER, 79, was born September 23, 1928 in Memphis to the late Louis Thomas and Janie Baker and died Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown. Hospital. Mr. Baker was in sales for Bell-South for 47 years, was a graduate of the University of Memphis, a member of Bellevue Baptist Church for 35 years, and was an Army veteran. A graveside service was held Friday, May 9, 2008 at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens in Southaven. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lois Baker of Memphis; one son, Bobby Baker of Memphis; one daughter, Alice Baker Fordham of Huntsville, AL; one sister, Jane Haney of Olive Branch, MS; and one grandchild, Heather Fordham. The family requests memorials be made to St. Jude Children�s Research Hospital or Bellevue Baptist Church. Twin Oaks Funeral Home 662-349-9720
Published in The Commercial Appeal on 5/11/2008.
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Our prayers are with the family.``xEkEpZplulZpoIublOD``x1210708487``xClass_of_1947 ``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received this request from Claudine Stansbury asking for help gathering memorabilia about the old South Side School. Can you help her? Her email is firstname.lastname@example.com and her phone number is (901) 754-2380.
Mr Williamson,
I met you at the Piccadilly's on Mt Moriah about two years ago. You were with your classmates for a monthly meeting. I am interested in securing photos/pictures of the old Southside School which became Lincoln Junior High. My first teaching assignment was at Lincoln Junior High. I would like to compile memorabilia of that time period. Please reply if you can help me with this project.
I am Claudine Stansbury 901 754 2380
I hope you and classmates are still meeting.
Thank you,
Claudine Stansbury
``xEkEpyFplkyzrxFowWR``x1210630826``xGeneral_News John Rider is going in the hospital for surgery.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from Sandy (Rider) Walker, class of 63, of Olive Branch Mississippi saying that her brother John Rider, class of 51, of Mobile Alabama will have surgery on Monday, May 12th. John has an aneurysm and they have determined that they can go in thru his groin in his leg to repair it. Please put John on your prayer list and Sandy says she will let us know how everything comes out.
``xEkEpFZlkZFkZlbEgyY``x1210378273``xClass_of_1951 Bill "Boogie" Burk '49``xJosephus``xBILL EUGENE BURK, 75, Good Evening columnist at the Memphis Press-Scimitar when the newspaper closed in 1983, passed away April 24, 2008, at Baptist Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was a graduate of South Side High School (1949) and Memphis State University (1958). He worked at Clover Farm Dairy, United Press International and Memphis Mirror before joining the Press-Scimitar in 1957. Bill was a gifted writer and a man of many, many talents and accomplishments. An experienced pilot, who was active in aviation circles, he founded PROPWASH magazine, which was read by pilots all over the U.S. When Elvis Presley died, Bill covered the event with his usual newsman�s tenacity and sense for �the story� nonstop for a week with little sleep, and after the Press-Scimitar closed, he became prominent in the Elvis world and founded and published ELVIS WORLD magazine, which had a worldwide readership. He authored 13 books, most of them about Elvis Presley, whom Bill first came to know in his role as a reporter and with whom he developed a friendship. He also contributed to 21 other books. In addition, he was a prolific free lance writer on many different topics. He co-hosted sports shows on Memphis radio stations WWEE and WMPS. He appeared on several television news shows and the Route 66 TV series; he also appeared in five movies and was a member of the Screen Actors Guild. During his long and varied career, Bill was Sports Information Director, Memphis State University; Public Information Officer, Air National Guard; Vice President & President, Sunbelt Public Relations Affiliates; and Public Relations/Advertising Agent for Memphis area aviation dealers. He lectured to journalism students at Memphis State University. He was Tennessee UPI Columnist of the Year twice; Scripps-Howard Columnist of the Month three times, the first journalist to win the Memphis Convention & Visitors Award and Memphis Hotel & Sales Managers Award. He served in the Air Force and retired a Lieutenant Colonel from the Tennessee Air National Guard and saw tours of duty in Korea, Vietnam and Central America. He received the Air Force Commendation Medal in 1969 and was the first winner of the National Guard�s Minuteman Award. After a childhood and youth as an accomplished athlete in baseball, basketball and football, he enjoyed coaching various middle-school sports at St. Paul School, Graves Elementary and various others in addition to summer leagues. Bill enjoyed traveling the world and was an avid photographer. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest Coy and Virginia Josephine Burk, his sister Carolyn Hopper, and his son Michael Burk. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Connie Burk; former wife and friend, Frances Burk; his sons Gary Burk (Shirley) of Bella Vista, AR, Randy Burk of Horn Lake, MS, and daughter, Jennifer Royds (Paul) of Fort Lauderdale, FL; and eight grandchildren, Scott Burk, Travis Burk, Hannah Burk, Madison Willis, Megan Royds, Jesse Burk, Jessica Burk and Zachary Burk. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, April 27, with funeral services 1 p.m., Monday, April 28, both at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children�s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar 901-725-0100 www.memphisfuneralhome.net``xEkpAkEAFyywkwTASSD``x1209219366``xClass_of_1949 Attendees at the April 2008 Scrapper Dinner.``xTerryWilliamson51``xWe had 190 Scrappers, spouses and guests at the recent Scrapper Dinner at the Piccadilly on Tuesday April 22. If you would like to see who attended, go to the Scrapper Web Site at www.scrapperalumni.org and go to the home page. At the top of the page, you will see Scrapper Stuff---click it and events will come up--click events and then click Piccadilly Dinner. Two things will come up---a long list of those who attended the Dinner with their class year--then, a copy of the last Scrapper Dinner Letter will come up. These two items are changed after each Dinner get-together.``xEkpAEFFAElJiHedhIV``x1209133918``xGeneral_News To Friends and Students of Coach Bill Key.``xTerryWilliamson51``xWe are planning a surprise party in the fall for Coach Key. We need names and addresses of all persons wishing to attend and honor Coach Key for his support and contributions to our lives. Please contact the following:
Joe firstname.lastname@example.com
Cell phone--(901) 569-7799
Donna firstname.lastname@example.com
Cell phone--(901) 497-5215
Dale email@example.com
Cell phone--(901) 277-1143
Kevin firstname.lastname@example.com
Cell phone--(901) 545-5349
Thanks and REMEMBER, IT IS A SURPRISE!!!!!``xEkpApyuyZyuKxWUYzK``x1209064676``xGeneral_News Death of a classmate, Nancy Fowler Pace Haley.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIn the obitauary page on Thursday, April 24, 2008 is a death notice on Nancy Fowler Pace Haley who was in the class of 1941.
Nancy Fowler Pace Haley, age 84, died Tuesday April 22, 2008 at her home in Eudora MS. Born in Memphis, she owned and operated Nancy Pace Bookkeeping Service for over 25 years. A 1941 graduate of South Side High School, she was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Haley is survived by her husband, James Haley; her daughter Patricia Nelson of Danville CA; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Friday, April 25, with graveside services at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 26, both at Forest Hill Funeral Home Midtown. (901) 775-0310.``xEkpApyFpyZTxOSPkkW``x1209063067``xClass_of_1941 Ray McMillan Obituary``xKathalineHarbison47``xRAY EMILE McMILLAN, 81, of Prosper, TX, formerly of Memphis, joined the Lord April 22, 2008. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Dorothy McMillan; his daughter, son; and two grandsons. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home Dallas, TX214-363-5401
Published in The Commercial Appeal on 4/24/2008.
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``xEkpApulZplltIBPGRM``x1209048708``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Shirley (Eubank) Williamson Murphy``xTerryWilliamson51``xShirley (Eubanks) Williamson Murphy died April 19, 2008 at her home in Bartlett. She was born to Jack and Ophelia Eubank Sr. at Baptist Memorial Hospital on December 13, 1928. A native Memphian and a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Bartlett, she was the widow of Conrad Williamson and Philip Murphy. She is survived by two sons, Don B. Williamson and wife Dana of Bartlett and Glen L. Williamson and wife Diane of Bartlett and a brother, Jack B. Eubank who was in the South Side Class of 48 and his wife Barbara of Knoxville TN. She leaves 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; 4 step grandchildren, and 10 step-great-grandchildren. She also leaves a host of cousins and friends with whom she was very close. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 22 at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation Will be Monday evening from 5:30-8:00p.m. at the funeral home. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel (901)725-0100----www.memphisfuneralhome.net``xEkplZllEAFYSRLtlxi``x1208788193``xClass_of_1946 Class of '47 Monthly Breakfast``xKathalineHarbison47``xToday was bright and sunny, but the joy at Perkin's Restaurant out-shone the sun! Can you believe it? We had twenty Scrappers in attendance. Those attending were: Erlyne Hensley Oswalt (early, for a change), Eva Webb Donaldson, Helen Stahl, Dorothy McNeil Delugach,Darlene Walker Rikard,Marguerite Kirksey,Dorothy Wilson Hall, Jimmy Ganong, Elmer Ray (late, as usual), Joe Bowen, Donald Arwood, Thomas Gipson, Pat McIlvain, James and Eunice Carr, Dorsey and Evelyn Childress, Charlene Davis Norvell, Doris Jean Wright Tanner, and Kathaline Bigelow Harbison.
God has truly blessed us with His gift of all these long-time friends! If you'd like to join us, just come to Perkins' Restaurant on Park at White Station on the third Tuesday of the month at 9 A.M.``xEkplkAkFEplIJZhyNz``x1208292310``xAll_Scrappers Josephus' Most Recent Health Adventure``xJosephus``xWant to read about Joe "Josephus" Tully's most recent health adventure? Click HERE and look for the article titled "The Lighter Side".
``xEkplklEVykngEDSujL``x1208281562``xHealth Death of the Brother of 3 Scrapper Classmates.``xTerryWilliamson51``xCarl F. Armstrong was born into this world in Memphis TN on December 26, 1932, and entered into Heaven's gate on Sunday,, April 13, 2008 to a long awaited reunion with his parents, Robert and Louise Armstrong. He was a transportation coordinator/manager in the trucking industry, a member of the First Baptist Church in Southaven and a Marine Corps veteran. Carl leaves his wife and companion of 22 years, Alberta, who will greatly miss him. He is also survived by two sons, Robert Armstrong of Cordova TN. and Kelly Armstrong of Southaven, one daughter, Toye Austin of Southaven, one stepson, Steven Azbill of Southaven; three stepdaughters, Lesa L. Scott of Amesbury MA, Sheree Azbill of Bethesda MD and Kasondra Valas of Bethesda; two brothers, Charlie Armstrong of Bolivan, Tn. and Don Armstrong (South Side class of 55) of Hornsby Tennessee; two sisters, Anita Armstrong Hinson, (class of 59) of Austin Texas; and Charlene Armstrong Meadows, (class of 61) of Memphis TN.; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grand-children and many nieces and nephews.Visitation will be Tuesday, April 15 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Southaven. Graveside services will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens in Southaven. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hospice Ministries. Twin Oaks Funeral Home--Southaven MS--(662) 349-9720``xEkplElAFEyZpotxhIx``x1208189316``xGeneral_News Update on Bill "Boogie" Burk``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received this update from Lou Pritchett. Lou received it from Bill's wife Connie Burk.
Terry, Here is the latest on Bill Burk from his wife, Connie. Lou Pritchett
Hi Lou:
Got your phone message -- I am in and out, visiting with Bill at Baptist Restorative Care Hospital and working as best I can at UT, too, so not home a lot these days...
Bill just got out of the ICU on April 8 -- he's been there since March 16! He had a VATS surgical procedure for pleural effusion around the right lung on March 13, then started to have low blood sugar while in the step-down unit in the hospital on March 16, and they moved him back to ICU. On March 17, they discovered he was not getting rid of enough carbon dioxide, so he was intubated and put on a ventilator. Then he went into complete kidney failure, and eventually they started dialysis, which he is still getting 3 times a week. He got a tracheotomy on March 27, so now he is being weaned off the ventilator and physical and occupational therapy are working with him on getting out of bed for starters after just lying in bed, unable to move himself for weeks. So, he has been through a LOT, after expecting to be in the hospital 3 days following surgery....
And he still can't talk with the trach, since he has too many secretions to get a speech valve yet. Also, he got a multi-resistant bacterial infection while in ICU that he is still fighting off...
Apart from this, now that he is in Restorative Care, all is looking up, and Bill feels better about it. He is also motivated to get active again and is excited to see the therapists walk in the door, so that's really great.
We have take it one step at a time now, and let it take as long as it takes for Bill to get well. Baptist does have wireless computer access, so I hope that some day soon he may be strong enough to be able to send e-mails to a few people...
In the meantime, you can reach him at this address:
Bill E. Burk, Room 1443
Baptist Memorial Restorative Care Hospital
6019 Walnut Grove, 1 West
Memphis TN 38120
``xEkplElyFyAPSAPPzPn``x1208186369``xClass_of_1949 PLEASE READ THIS MESSAGE!!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xAlmost everyone who is a Scrapper knows what Joe Tully has done for us. Joe, who was in the class of 53, started and is maintaining our beautiful SCRAPPER WEB SITE. I know that everyone who went to South Side does not have a computer and they may not have every seen our web site, but, those or us who look at it really loves it. I do not want Joe to spend HIS money to maintain the site, and he has been doing just that. From what I can pull out of Joe, I think he is spending between $700 and $1,000 per year on the site. What I am asking in this message is for US to send Joe a contribution to take care of that amount. NOW---I do not ask you to send Joe a LARGE amount of money. NO---I ask you to send him an amount that is reasonable. IF, a group of people sends him SOME money, it will be enough to replace what he spends. If you would like to help in this project, send Joe Tully a check (Payable to Joe Tully) at 4904 West County Road 796, Lepanto Arkansas, 72354 and mark it for the Scrapper Web Site. Go Scrappers Go``xEkpZAFEkyyQizgWPeG``x1207931266``xGeneral_News An update on Bill "Boogie" Burk, class of 49.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBill 'Boogie' Burk, class of 49, has been in the hospital for quiet a while. Here is an update from his wife Connie Burk.
Just to update you -- Bill has now been moved out of ICU and down to Baptist's Restorative Care Hospital, where the goal is to get him off the ventilator he has been on since March 17 and also to get some physical therapy and get active again.
He still can't speak due to a tracheotomy and the ventilator, but that will hopefully be remedied soon. I know he has a lot he wants to say! ;-)
His address there for the next few weeks is:
Bill E. Burk, Room 1443
Baptist Memorial Restorative Care Hospital
6019 Walnut Grove, 1 West
Memphis TN 38120
``xEkpZAkluuuZLtYResj``x1207928444``xClass_of_1949 Death of Aubrey Pollan's (class of 51) sister,``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received the following email from BilY Goodman, class of 51 today April 8, 2008.
There was an obituary in Sunday's paper
Margaret McCarthy ,this is Aubrey Pollan�s (class of 51)
sister .Her funeral service will be at Forrest Hill
midtown Thursday twelve noon 4-10-08.I think she
went to Southside ,she was ninety years old.
``xEkpZZpkkyVwZFblcED``x1207702265``xGeneral_News PRAYER REQUEST CONTINUES``xJanHolleyLong57``xMorris Brooks is going through some aggressive chemo. He and Beverly really need your continued prayers. They really appreciate the cards and e-mails and they really seem to brighten up the days for Morris. Please continue with the cards and e-mails if you can. Their address is 5109 Choctaw Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32507 and their e-mail address is firstname.lastname@example.com.
Many thanks,
Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957``xEkpZVAypypOIRavBME``x1207596060``xAll_Scrappers Classmates Son met with President Bush.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAndy Fletcher, Major League Baseball Umpire #49 and the son of Aintree residents in Germantown Tennessee, Riner Fletcher, South Side class of 54, and Carol Odom Fletcher, class of 56, was on the crew selected to umpire in this year�s opening game at Washington, D.C.�s new stadium on March 30, 2008.
Andy had the honor and privilege, along with his crew members, to receive a thirty minute visit in the umpire�s dressing room prior to the game with none other than President George W. Bush who was there to throw out the first pitch of the season opener. President Bush, the former owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team, is a big fan of the game.
Andy and his crew had an opportunity to meet and visit with the President, as well as have their pictures made with Mr. Bush who presented each of them with a personally autographed baseball.
``xEkpZkVyVFkBnEPFzkE``x1207256532``xGeneral_News PRAYER REQUEST FOR A SCRAPPER``xJanHolleyLong57``xBeverly Salmon Brooks of the Class of 1957 married Morris Brooks. I think Morris was in the Class of 1955. Morris is quite ill and needs all our prayers. You will recall they just lost a daughter last month. I know they would appreciate hearing from anyone who would like to contact them. Their mailing address is: 5109 Choctaw Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32507. Beverly's e-mail address is firstname.lastname@example.com. Please put these two wonderful people on your prayer list and pray for them.
Many thanks,
Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957``xEkpZEyAAuloSukycOW``x1207169948``xAll_Scrappers Bill 'Boogie' Burk, class of 49, is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from Bill Burk's wife, Connie Burk. Bill was in the class of 49. Connie says that Bill has been at Baptist Hospital ICU since March 16th following lung surgery due to pleural effusion, and he has had some complications following the surgery, but is now slowly getting better. To send Bill a card, please write him at: Bill E. Burk, P.O. Box 11225, Memphis TN 38111-0225. Please keep Bill and Connie in your thoughts and prayers.``xEkpZpEkVZFkaVcjinN``x1207012573``xClass_of_1949 Marvin Gilbert, class of 56, passed away.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJim 'Sonny' Webb, class of 56 says that Marvin Gilbert, age 70, of Mount Juliet Tennessee, died January 19, 2008. Marvin who was in the class of 56, died of liver cancer. He was retired from the railroad.``xEkpyFAplFlcUwdiuJk``x1206390838``xClass_of_1956 A Classmate, Bobby McMillan, class of 48, has serious Colon Cancer.``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Billy Key, class of 51--Bobby McMillan, of Memphis, class of 48, just came home from the hospital after finding that he had SERIOUS colon cancer. They did not perform surgery, but sent him home and hospice workers will be with him at home. Bobby is out of breath and has trouble talking on the phone, so why not send him a card to let him know you are thinking about him. His address is 6704 French Cove, Memphis TN. 38134. ``xEkpVAuFVFEornLRVzp``x1205943531``xClass_of_1948 State Basketball Champions are Watson Chapel's Team.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI'll bet that like my wife and me, you have been sitting at the TV watching all the conference basketball playoffs to see who will get into the NCAA Tournament. I know we are getting old when I received a cutout from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette that was sent to me from Sam Wamble, South Side Class of 64. Sam lives in Pine Bluff Arkansas. Sam's daughter, Caitlyn Wamble was shown embracing a team member after that team member had just made a game-winning layup with 2.2 seconds left in the game in Hot Springs Arkansas, making Watson Chapel the winner over West Memphis for the Arkansas State Championship. I know that you and I (and especially Sam Wamble) are getting old when I look at things like this. Enjoy it Sam--She will be 50 year old in what will seem like two weeks. Congratulations to Caitlyn---Tell her she now knows what Scrappers felt like in the 'OLD TIMES'.``xEkpVZlAEypLusMDgjj``x1205789160``xClass_of_1964 A Classmate just had surgery--Norma Jean Pipkin Rieben, class of 46.``xTerryWilliamson51``xA message from Sandy (Young) Higginbotham, class of 64.--Sandy's sister Genny Raines says that Scrapper Norma Jean (Pipkin) Rieben, of Olive Branch Mississippi, class of 46, recently had colon surgery. She is resting and doing well and is staying with her daughter Sherry. ``xEkpVZllkZpqvHKTLwG``x1205788270``xClass_of_1946 ``xKathalineHarbison47``x
Claudia Palmer
Claudia Palmer, 82, of Memphis formerly of Greeneville, TN passed away Saturday March 8 at Methodist North. A funeral service will be Wednesday March 12 at 3 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior from 2-3 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Claudia was born on December 3, 1925 to Charles and Agnes DuBois Pitts in Harrisburg, AR. She married James Palmer on December 28, 1951. He survives. Also surviving are two daughters, Jeanie (Charles) Niehaus Germantown and Peggy (Bob) McMillan Cookeville, TN. Four grandchildren: Katie and Charles Niehaus; Ben and Erin McMillan. One brother, Jack Pitts and one sister, Mary Agnes McMillan both of Jonesboro, AR. Memorial Park Funeral Home 901-767-8930
Published in The Commercial Appeal on 3/10/2008.
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``xEkpVEVkFlkPXvYkMVI``x1205152382``xAll_Scrappers Death of class of 55--De L. Carroll's wife Gennie.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMargie and I attended Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Memphis for many years with DeLavelle Carroll and his wife Gennie. I am sorry to report to you that I just received an email from De saying that Gennie passed away last night. She was having emergency heart surgery and did not survive. I am enclosing a copy of De's email below.
His address is 170 Rockington Drive, Tyrone Georgia 30290 and his email address is email@example.com. De was in the South Side Class of 1955.
I am sad to have to tell you that Gennie passed away last night. She was having emergency heart surgery and did not survive.
I am glad to tell you that we had over 51 years together and she now has perfect eyesight and she doesn't hurt anymore. One of her biggest wishes was that she would not have to live alone so I'm happy for that.
We are going over this afternoon to make arrangements at
We miss her, but she is in a better place.
De``xEkpulFpZEAWQFsJwAH``x1204830719``xGeneral_News UPDATE ON JOE TULLY...``xLewisDalton59``xI talked to Joe Tully yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 3-04-08) and he tells me he will probably be released from the hospital Wednesday morning.
I'm sure when he's able, Joe will give us a first hand report on his latest heart attack.``xEkpuZklkAZvqFMKDGT``x1204728297``xAll_Scrappers Death of a class of 64 classmate--Harold Carroll.``xTerryWilliamson51``xAn email I received from Luther Murphy, class of 64, said he just learned that Harold Carroll, class of 64 passed away Friday, February 29, 2008. The funeral was sometime today, Monday, March 3rd in Millington TN.``xEkpuVZluulHCUaQNdb``x1204578448``xClass_of_1964 JOE TULLY. CLASS OF 53, HAD ANOTHER HEART ATTACK..``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just received a call from Virginia Walker, who is Joe Tully's sister. I'm sure you know that Joe Tully class of 53, is the man who put together this Scrapper Web Site and works it every day. Joe had a serious heart attack recently and was at home waiting for surgery to correct the problems he has. Joe had a another heart attack this morning, Sunday, March 2nd. This attack was not as bad as the first one, but he will have to have surgery as soon as they stabilize him. He is on a ventilator now and is in a different hosital in Jonesboro Arkansas than the one he was in last time. I will try to keep you posted on Joe's condition. You can go to www.scrapperalumni.org for updates on his condition. Please keep Joe and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.``xEkpuVpAVAEVpUPEvjP``x1204509591``xClass_of_1953 PRAYER REQUEST``xJanHolleyLong57``xDon Chenault's (Class of 1957) daughter, Donna, does have cancer of the pancreas. The doctors don't offer much hope for this young woman. Please keep her and her dad, Don Chenault, in your prayers.
Many thanks,
Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957``xEkpuEuZkZATYsXtQJt``x1204147279``xAll_Scrappers Update on Carolyn (Goodroe) Garrett.``xTerryWilliamson51``xYou may remember that Carolyn Goodroe Garrett, class of 52, is in a nursing home in Oxford Mississippi. Several girl Scrappers who are friends with Carolyn drive to Oxford at least 4 times a year to visit Carolyn. It is a healthy drive from Memphis to Oxford, but they come back very pleased when they make the trip. They say Carolyn is so pleased to see them, the trip is nothing for them to make. I spoke to one of the Scrapper girls just now on the phone and she tells me how pleased Carolyn is when she gets a card or note from you. I am asking you to pick up a card and send it to Carolyn and help make her day. I cannot imagine anything worst than lying in the bed in a room, unable to get up and out. Please do it for Carolyn. Her address is Carolyn Garrett, Graceland Care Center, Room 39, 1301 Belk Bldv., Oxford Mississippi 38655.
'SCRAPPERS TILL WE DIE'``xEkpupZFAkZSRHFaYVM``x1204073927``xClass_of_1952 A class of 53 Scrapper made the FRONT PAGE.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIf you take the Memphis Commercial Appeal Newspaper, and you haven't yet thrown away the front page of the Tuesday, February 26, 2008, look at it again. Go to page D1 where it says FAREWELL, 'SPOOK'. Look at the guy on the right, behind the post with his arms folded in front of his body (also, he has grey hair). Do you recognize him? Margie did. She handed me the paper and said 'isn't that Robert McCaskill? I looked at the picture and said, 'Well, that guy is ugly enough'. I got my phone and called Robert and asked him if he went to Spook Murphy's funeral and he said yes. It is now official---Robert McCaskill made the front page of the newspaper.``xEkpupulEFlCyaUuhmj``x1204048138``xClass_of_1953 Death of a 1962 classmate--Sandra Newman Pressman.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from Jack Goodman, class of 61 with the following obituary about Sandra Newman Pressman's death.
SANDRA NEWMAN PRESSMAN, 63, homemaker, of Cordova, died February 20, 2008 at her residence. Visitation will be from5-8 p. m. Sunday, February 24, and 11 a.m. Monday, February 25, both at Memphis Funeral Home, Germantown Parkway Chapel. Burial in Memory Hill Gardens. Mrs. Pressman was preceded in death by her parents, William Hilton Newman and Marjorie Herbert. She leaves her husband, Alan Pressman; three daughters, Lori Bolin (Kyle), Dana Burkett (Adam), and Kelli Pender (Mark); two sons, Robert Pressman (Linda) and Emanuel Pailet (Marley); her sister in the Lord, Vernis Rucker; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Bellevue Baptist Church and First Assembly of God on Walnut Grove. Memphis Funeral Home Germantown Parkway Chapel 901-725-0100
``xEkpFAylZEFpBoKQXeK``x1203968713``xClass_of_1962 Death of Beverly (Salmon) Brooks, & Morris Brooks Daughter. Theresa White.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just received this email from Jim Alexander of Foley Alabama. Jim was in the class of 53. I am not sure, but I have Morris Brooks in the class of 55 and Beverly in the class of 57. Someone please correct me if I am wrong.
Terry, I think Beverly and Morris graduated in 1958 Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: Hank & Shirley
To: Alexander, Jim Alexander & Martha
Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2008 7:43 AM
Subject: Beverly Salmon Brooks
We just received a phone call from Beverly (Salmon)Brooks and Morris Brooks that their daughter Theresa White passed away last night. She had a very severe heart condition and almost died last year, but through prayer and good doctors, she was able to live on for this short time. Our hearts and prayers go out to Beverly, Morris and their family for God's strength and comfort in this their time of need.
Funeral arrangements are pending the return of their daughter from Africa, who is a missionary there with her husband. You may contact Beverly and Morris at (850) 492-9827; e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com or send them a card at 5107 Choctaw Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32507. ``xEkpFApApFZSuAhuOwo``x1203909037``xGeneral_News Death of a class of 1935 classmates Sister.``xTerryWilliamson51``xGladys C. Williamson, age 94, of Memphis, died February 20, 2008 at Bright Glade Convalescent Center. MS. Williamson worked in cosmetic sales most of her life and retired from Levy's Department Store. She is survived by her South Side Scrapper Brother, Everett Williamson, who was in the class of 1935, 2 nieces, Candy Barnes, and her husband, Bill; Pat Howard, and her husband Jim; 2 nephews, Keegan (Danny) Williamson, and his wife Terry; Terry Williamson, (South Side class of 51), and his wife, Margie; nine great-nephews and nieces; seven great-great nephews and nieces and friend Audrey Jennings. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Family Funeral Care with visitation one hour prior to the service. Family Funeral Care----(901) 761-8000 ``xEkpFyAZyZZKzQKKpsX``x1203697677``xGeneral_News Death of a classmate---Bobby Ginnaven Jr. class of 54.``xTerryWilliamson51``xRobert 'Bob' Addison Ginnaven, Jr. age 71, of Little Rock Arkansas, died Sunday, February 17, 2008. Bob was born in Memphis the son of the late Robert Addison and Pauline Madison Boals Ginnaven. He graduated from South Side High School in 1954 before receiving his degree in English/Theatre from Memphis State University in 1960. Before completing his studies at Memphis State he moved to New York for a year to try his abilities at acting. After School he moved to Little Rock where he became the weatherman for KATV-Channel 7 from 1961-1966. From 1966-67 he was a creative writer for the Faulkner & Associates Advertising Agency and 1967-72 became a principal and creative directory of the Leavitt, Ginnaven and Dietz Agency. From 1972-1992 the became principal and creative director of Mangan, Rains and Ginnaven Holcomb Agency and 1992-99, he was principal and creative director of Ginnaven Patterson Associates. Throughout his adult life, Bob enjoyed a successful acting careet in movies and theatre. He had a role in 21 movies, of note. Bob is survived by his wife Jeanne Tyler Ginnaven of Little Rock, three sons; Robert A Ginnaven lll and wife Krissa of Nashville, TN, one daughter, Elizabeth Leigh Ginnaven and husband Charles Youngs of Marietta Georgia and Six grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to the Arkansas Art Center and the Arkansas Repertory Theatre. I understand that Bob is a cousin of Jan Holley Long, South Side class of 1957.``xEkpFVukkypIdsbqZWb``x1203542260``xClass_of_1954 Death of a Scrapper, Mark Anthony Brackey!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xScrappers Billy Key, class of 51 and Dudley Boston, class of 48, called me today to tell me Scrapper Mark Anthony Brackey who was a Scrapper was in the obituary page of the Commercial Appeal on Thursday, February 15th. Mark, age 76, died February 10, 2008. I cannot find out which class he was in and I am not sure he graduated. Mark was a member of the Scrapper Boxing Team and excelled as a boxer.``xEkpFEkAVZuKIgnWpBI``x1203129574``xGeneral_News Update on Johnny Scott's Death (class of 1951)``xTerryWilliamson51``xJohn Lacy Scott, of Memphis, age 76, passed away Wednesday, February 6 2008 at Saint Francis Hospital. Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 8 at Forest Hill East with visitation Thursday from 5-7 p.m. Burial will be in Forest Hill East Cemetery. Mr. Scott retired from MLGW after 30 years of service. He was an Air Force Veteran and a proud South Side Scrapper Graduate in the class of 51. He leaves his wife of 53 years, Margie Scott; four sons, Don Scott of Houston TX, Russ Scott of Memphis, Mike Scott of Collierville and Blake Matthew Scott of Memphis; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be sent to the Salvation Army. Forest Hill East Funeral Home
(901) 382-1000
Note by Josephus:
If I'm not mistaken, Johnny was related to the Troyer brothers, Raymond '50 and Howard.``xEkpkupuuFFlOpvnPIs``x1202404433``xClass_of_1951 Death of a Scrapper,---George Little, class of 53.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just spoke to Alvin Ray, class of 51, at his home at Friendship Tennesee and he told me that George Little, class of 53, of Redding California, died Friday, February 1st. George's wife Patricia said very recently that he was not doing well. He was off of chemo and she had engaged hospice care to keep him comfortable for the remainder of his days which would be few and she was right, because he passed away right after that. Keep Pat and her children in your prayers.``xEkpkpluAylYKWduved``x1202084968``xClass_of_1953 Death of Otwon Watkins (class of 48) Daughter!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xKaye W. Mestemacher is the daughter of Otwon Watkins, South Side class of 1948.
Kaye W. Mestemacher, age 56, of Cordova TN., died January 31, 2008. Service will be at 5 p.m. Monday, February 4, at Second Presbyterian Church, Memphis TN.. She was preceded in death by her mother, Katherine Cassell and her husband, Roy Mestemacher of Memphis. She leaves her father, Otwon K. Watkins of Sardis, Mississippi, her sister, Bena Monfee of Sardis, MS, Linda Hendrix of Memphis TN; a nephew and two nieces who cared for her. David and Melinda Moroschak and Jamie Barnes. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Crossroads Hospice, 1634 Sycamore View, Memphis TN.``xEkpkpZFlpVfiMnZOYl``x1202073805``xClass_of_1948 Death of a classmate, Barbara Saunders Springs, class of 56.``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Barbara (Byars) Jaco, class of 56, of McNinnville TN.
Barbara (Saunders) Springs, of Ft. Walton, Beach Florida, class of 56, passed away in Lucedale, Mississippi on December 26, 2007. She is survived by her husband Frank Springs, also of the class of 56.``xEkpEVykpZAbfvQjAxc``x1201562079``xClass_of_1956 Death of a 1941 Classmate, Bernie R. Ray Jr.``xTerryWilliamson51``xBernie R. Ray, Jr., age 84, of Memphis, passed away January 24, 2008 at his home. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 26 at the First Baptist Church, Collierville. As a veteran of the U.S.Army, 2nd Division, he firsst entered combat at the Normandy invasion in WWll. He was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge and received the Purple Heart. He was a retired Memphis policeman where he served 25 years. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nelle Ray; a son, Ronnie Ray, two grandchildren, two great-grand-children and a brother, Alvin Ray, who was in the South Side class of 1951. Bernie attended South Side in the class of 1941 until he went into the military.``xEkpEkAlpuAvPlVYrbe``x1201298049``xClass_of_1941 Update on "Himself" - Joe "Josephus" Tully``xJosephus``xI don't know where to begin. Perhaps I should just say that "I'm home". Very, very tired .... but home! From the looks of things, it will more than likely be a long, long recuperative process. (I still have to undergo another heart catheter reparation process. Not open-heart but catheter .... there is a huge difference.)
What happened to Josephus? It's pretty simple really .... back before Christmas I had pneumonia and didn't completely recover before returning to normal activities. The result!! Congestive heart failure!! There were a heck of a lot of things that went on in my life from the pneumonia incident to congestive heart failure, but there's no point of elaborating on them. I just want to give you one bit of advice, "When your doctor releases you and tells you to take it easy .... Damn-it!! Take it Easy!!" Please forgive my language, but you are my beloved Scrappers and I don't want to lose any more of you because of your pride, hard-headed attitude, or just plain old stupidity. It's OK to relax folks! No one will fault you, and if they do, give me a call and I'll send someone by their home on a dark, rainy night to give them an "attitude adjustment".
As I said at the beginning, I'm pretty tired and will have to elaborate on this more in the future, but let me finish for now by telling you about something that occurred when I was in "ICU". On the third day of my stay in this most necessary of rooms, I'm lying there with pulsating tubes crammed into every orifice of my body, and I see what I think is a familiar face float by the door. Now this can't be .... this familiar face lives a long way from Jonesboro, Ar. But it was him! It was Joe Bickerstaff. He and his wife, Gloria Nelson, had come to visit and folks, they stuck around long enough for old Josephus to be taken to a room and we had a nice long visit. The next day Roy Hubbard and his wife came over for a visit.
I have so, so many of you to thank for your prayers, cards, phone calls, and visits. It is a wonderful thing to be appreciated, but let me tell you something folks, "it's much better to be loved"! And that is exactly what I have received from so many of my beloved Scrappers!
"Josephus"``xEkpEElyElkaFsZDObF``x1201186182``xWebmaster_News The list of Attendees to the January 2008 Scrapper Dinner is posted!``xTerryWilliamson51``xIf you would like to see who came to the January 2008 Scrapper Dinner last night, January 22, 2008, go to the Scrapper web site at www.scrapperalumni.org. When the site comes up look to the top of the page and click on Scrapper Stuff---then click events--then click Piccadilly Dinner. A page will come up with a list of those who attended with their class year, AND a copy of the last Scrapper Dinner Letter will be BELOW the attendance list.``xEkpEEkAuuEetJirwno``x1201129441``xGeneral_News DEATH OF A FELLOW SCRAPPER``xJanHolleyLong57``xI have just learned that Howard Fox of the class of 1956 passed away last night. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Monday, January 21st. The funeral will be at 2:00 P.M. at Forrest Hill South Funeral Home and Cemetary.
Many thanks,
Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957``xEkppyAyEEAaPMYpsUs``x1200696119``xAll_Scrappers Death of a classmate--Mildred Inez White Rabb, class of 1935.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMildred Inez White Rabb, age 90, of Memphis, South Side class of 1935, passed away January 14, 2008. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Thursday, January 17 at Memorial Park Funeral Home with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mildred was a 1935 graduate of South Side High School and attended State Teachers College. She was a former organist and choir director at Holy Trinty Episcopal Church and an active member in the Tennessee chapter of the American Guild of Organists and the Beethoven Club. She was a homemaker and attended Trinity United Methodist Church in the late 1950's and early 1960's and was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church before transferring her membership to St. John's Episcopal Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert G. Rabb, Jr., and her parents, Richard Redman and Clara Viola Baehr White. She leaves her son, David Cowan and (Katie) Rabb, of Memphis' her daughter, Virginia Rabb and (Hal) Ferrell, of Birmingham, AL; her brother, Richard T. Mahaffey) White; five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.-----Memorial Park Funeral Home (901) 767-8930.``xEkppVppAEpBqNfJAXT``x1200500910``xGeneral_News JOE TULLY, CLASS OF 53 IS IN THE HOSPITAL WITH HEART PROBLEMS!!!``xTerryWilliamson51``xVirginia Tully Walker, of Horn Lake Mississippi, class of 52, just called me at 9:30 p.m. Monday night, January 14th to tell me that her brother, Joe Tully, of Lepanto Arkansas was just rushed to St. Bernard Hospital in Jonesboro Arkansas with congestive heart failure. Virginia says he is now stabilized, but is on a ventilator. All of you know that Joe is the one and only person responsible for this Scrapper web site. Virginia says Joe and his wife Mary, needs ALL THE PRAYERS HE CAN GET. I will try to keep you updated on Joe's condition. Pass the word to your Scrapper friends please.``xEkppFyAypFMEWcrVXg``x1200369603``xClass_of_1953 Bernadene Grundy Reeder``xKathalineHarbison47``x
Hi, Folks,
As some of you may know, Bernadene (Grundy) Reeder had emergency gall bladder surgery recently. The surgery went well, but other complications ensued. She is now recovering at the home of her daughter. That address is:
Bernadene Reeder
c/o Linda Stewart
214 S. Center
Holly Springs, Ms. 38635
I know she would enjoy hearing from everyone.
``xEkppEVEVuymljrWgHF``x1200151546``xAll_Scrappers 57 CLASSMATE``xJanHolleyLong57``xBettye Waldrop Putnam asked that I let you know how very much she appreciated our support and especially our prayers. She asked that we continue to remember her in our prayers and she sends her love to all of us in the 57 class.
Many thanks,
Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957``xEEAAAEEFVlWOnRkthl``x1199911358``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Scrapper---Lillian Brackett Esrey, class of 1932.``xTerryWilliamson51``xWe recently lost a Landmark Lady, Lillian Brackett Esrey, who believe it or not, was in the class of 1932. She was recently killed in Southaven Mississippi when a drunken driver (who had FOUR PRIOR DUI convictions in Tennessee) crashed headon into her vehicle. She was valedictorial of her class and her daughter, Carolyn Esrey Peden, class of 52 and son-in-law, Robert Peden who was also in the class of 52, had moved in with her at her home in Southaven, adding rooms, etc, to take care of her as she was 92 years old, BUT, STILL COULD DRIVE TO AND FROM CHURCH AND NEARBY STORES IN THE DAY. What a shame this lady had to die in such a way. I did not know her, but I have to believe she was 'A SCRAPPER TILL SHE DIED'. God Bless you Lillian.``xEEAAkAlpFkHAGqZmru``x1199298032``xGeneral_News Death of our Teacher--Bill Wilhelm``xTerryWilliamson51``xWilliam C. 'Bill' Wilhelm, age 86, of Memphis passed away December 30, 2007 after a short illness. An educator and musician, Bill graduated from Memphis State University and received his Masters there. After serving in the Army during World War II, he taught band, typing and economics at South Side and Tech High Schools, before serving as a supervisor of classified personnel and finally vocational education. He retired in 1980 after 38 years with the Memphis City Schools. After retiring, he continued to play trombone in many big bands in the area, the Doctors Band, the Shrine Band, the VA Band, the White House Band, the Bill Jordan Band, his personal favorite and others. Bill taught Sunday School for 45 years and was quite the Biblical scholar. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, his beloved Berta Sue Copeland Wilhelm, also an educator and musician, his brother, Ernest Wilhelm and three sister, Imogene Wilhelm, Geneva Lumpkin and Virgiis Barron, all of Millington. Bill is survived by his daughter, Cathy Neal Wilhelm of Memphis. A memorial service will be held at noon in the sanctuary of First Baptist Church of Memphis on Friday, January 4, 2008. Visitation will be at Memorial Park Funeral Home on Poplar at Yates, Thursday, January 3 from 5 till 7 p.m. To honor his wishes, please send any memorials to First Baptist Church of Memphis, 200 East Parkway North, Memphis TN. 38112.----Memorial Park Funeral Home, (901) 767-8930.``xEEAAkAEAFZzKjHJsqz``x1199291937``xGeneral_News Death of a classmate--JoAnn Moor Peek, class of 52.``xTerryWilliamson51``xJoAnn Moor Peek, age 72, of Germantown TN., passed away Saturday December 29, 2007, at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital. Funeral services will be at 12 Noon Monday, January 7 at Memphis Funeral Home Germantown Parkway Chapel, and visitation will be held Sunday from 5-8 p.m. Interment will be in West Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery at 1 p.m. JoAnn graduated from South Side High School in Memphis in 1952, and she attended Memphis State University. She retired from BellSouth after 30 years of service, and she was a member of Germantown Baptist Church where she was active in several outreach ministries. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Kenneth Butler and her second husband, Fred Peek. She is survived by her daughter, Sharron Butler Wood and her husband, William; two granddaughters, Sarah and Sophie Camp; three brothers, Charles L. Moor, Gene M. Moor and Billy R. Moor who graduated from South Side in 1951.-----Memphis Funeral Home
Germantown Parkway---(901) 725-0100``xEEAAkpkAupkdzLIXWm``x1199202940``xClass_of_1952 Death of a classmate--Faye Smith Parham--class of 58``xTerryWilliamson51``xFrom Jan Holley Long, class of 1957.
Faye Smith Parham of the 1958 Class died on December 20, 2007. A Memorial Service was held for her today at 2:00 P.M. at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar. This is all the information I have and only received it a short time ago.
``xEEAAEFyyZFrntOwPzx``x1199136673``xClass_of_1958 HAPPY NEW YEAR!``xJosephus``xJust a note to thank all of you Scrappers for your support and participation during 2007. I hope that the Lord blesses each of you with a joyful, healthy and active life in 2008.
Isaiah 26:3 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. (KJV)
- Joe "Josephus" Tully/Webmaster/Class of 1953``xEEAAEEVVyZEXNwmjYD``x1199115567``xWebmaster_News Death of a 1940 classmate--Raymond Harold Sayle.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIn the obituary section of the Commercial Appeal on December 21st the death of Raymond Harold Sayle, age 84, of Memphis is listed. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday 12/21 followed by Masonic Memorial Service with funeral services Saturday at 10 a.m. all at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel.
``xEEAlkVFAlpVBkUrtOY``x1198253980``xGeneral_News Great Things He Hath Done``xJosephus``xI Samuel 12:24 Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you. (KJV)
At this time of year my thoughts almost always go beyond the event we celebrate, the birth of Christ. They extend into the future to the time He hangs on that cross as a sacrifice for you and me that we might have peace with God. A peace that passes all understanding. A peace so loving and gentle that it is difficult to understand how so many have rejected it.
During this Christmas season, and beyond, it is my hope that all of us in the Christian world remember "how great things He hath done" for us.
Merry Christmas from the Class of 1953``xEEAZAAkFkpVdlgClUC``x1197992320``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Classmate--Clara Foster Jackson, Class of 53.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIn the obituary page of the Memphis Commercial Appeal was--
Clara Foster Jackson, age 73, formerly of Memphis, died at her home in Huntingdon, TN., Saturday, December 8, 2007. She had been a member of Bellevue Baptist of over 40 years and a graduate of South Side High School Class of 1953. Clara is survived by her husband of 52 years, Harold Jackson; son, Ray Jackson; sisters, Thelma Foster Windland of Calico Rock, AR (South Side Class of 52) and Kathryn Foster Ray (South Side Class of 53) of Dallas, TX. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, December 11 at Memorial Park Funeral Home with the visitation one hour prior. Dr. Michael Spradlin, President of Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary will officiate.
Memorial Park Funeral Home.--(901) 767-8930
``xEEAZFAAllFDyzwhXKr``x1197399883``xClass_of_1953 Death of a classmate--Carolyn Streeter Tucker.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI just received word that Carolyn Streeter Tucker, class of 65, passed away this morning, December 7, 2007. I have no details at this time, but I will pass them on when I get them. Carolyn received a heart transplant in November 2001, and has had a tough time with all the pills and procedures she has had to endure. She has had a downward trail until her death, BUT, she has endured all this and led a happy life. It just fianally caught up with her. Carolyn's sister, Ann Streeter Strong, class of 51, has taken Carolyn into her home and helped her greatly, but it was just too much for Carolyn to survive. Please keep Ann and Carolyn's daughter, Carrie Smith in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Carolyn was "A SCRAPPER TILL SHE DIED".``xEEAZpuyEZFipydQmDh``x1197046173``xClass_of_1965 Death of a Classmate - Kendall Jean Sechler Hughes.``xTerryWilliamson51``xKendall Jean Sechler Hughes, age 76, Class of 1949 passed away December 3, 2007. Kendall is the sister of Richard Sechler, Class of 51.``xEEAyAZEuEEreVXCqyt``x1196971411``xClass_of_1949 Christmas party``xKathalineHarbison47``xWow! Whoever said that growing old was no fun? On December 1,2007, the Class of 1947 held their annual Christmas party at the Bellevue Woods party room. The party was catered by Leonard's; the menu included barbecue, slaw, baked beans,spaghetti, fried chicken, rolls, pecan and lemon pies, tea and coffee.
Sixty-one guests were present, including Sammy Sherrill and his wife from Madison, Ms.;Dorothy Waymon Beldon and her husband from Champaign, Illinois; Johnny Meador and his wife from Phoenix, Arizona. We were happy to have Eva Webb Donaldson present as she recuperates from a broken hip.
Shirley Carothers played Christmas carols on the piano for us, but most people were just involved in visiting with each other. SO....even though we are growing "old", we're still having a wonderful time and enjoying being with our "old" friends. ``xEEAyZEkEAlSFAKJTJb``x1196712198``xClass_of_1947 Jimmy Hamill - Update``xJosephus``x"SINGING NEWS" NEWS RELEASE:
Singing News has learned that legendary Kingsmen lead vocalist Jim Hamill passed away at approximately 5:30 a.m. today (11-29-07). He was 73 years old.
Mr. Hamill was born August 10, 1934, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. In addition to singing with the Kingsmen, he performed with the Weatherfords, Blue Ridge Quartet, the Rebels Quartet, the Oak Ridge Quartet and the Senators. Subscribers of Singing News Magazine had voted Mr. Hamill "Favorite Lead Singer" five times, as well "Mr. Gospel Music" twice during the magazine's Fan Awards.
Though he was often regarded as one of the best frontmen in Southern Gospel music, his singing ability was also ranked among the best. Many Southern Gospel fans will long remember his performances of "Love Lifted Me" and "The Apple Tree Song" among many others.
Mr. Hamill's legacy also includes his efforts to continually put the younger members of the groups he sang with into the spotlight. Though he was confident in his own stage abilities, Mr. Hamill thought it was more important to encourgage the young performers and give them the opportunity to showcase their talents.
Memorial services for Jim Hamill will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, at Jackson Funeral Home, 1101 Greenville Highway, Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Per Jim's request, the memorial services will be simple, with singing by his beloved Kingsmen Quartet.``xEEAyVkkVkVmJuyqsao``x1196522525``xClass_of_1952 Sammie McMillan, just had a heart cath.``xTerryWilliamson51``xSammie McMillen, of Collierville TN, class of 53, had a heart cath on November 28,2007 after having chest pains. Sammie had stints put in during the year 2000 and they are still doing good. His doctor said he saw nothing wrong with his heart and he walked out of the hospital.---
``xEEAyuZlZVkZqdPeDwh``x1196478752``xClass_of_1953 Jimmy Hamill``xJosephus``xFrom a comment Phil Hamblett posted on the Ramblings site I found that Jimmy Hamill '52 died yesterday morning at 7:42 am, Nov. 29, 2007. I have no other particulars at the moment but will post them as soon as I can.``xEEAyuVVuZpsdQYbiJg``x1196455470``xClass_of_1952 Nancy "Sharp" Roberts '58....``xLewisDalton59``xThis is an e-mail I received from Jack Roberts '59 in reference to his wife Nancy's knee replacement.
Yesterday, seventy-eight days post-op from her knee replacement surgery, Nancy had a follow-up appointment with her orthopaedic surgeon. This morning, at his direction, she will be calling Campbell Clinic and canceling all of her scheduled rehab appointments!
The doctor said she has done extremely well and will have a fully functional right knee. It has been quite an ordeal for her, but she has been very diligent with her rehab and home exercises. Those will continue for the next few months. The doctor said the pain she still has is normal and should diminish over the next six to nine months. He has cleared her to resume normal activities and she can do pretty much anything she feels like doing within reasonable limits. On the way home, I suggested she not try any back flips for a while!
Once again we are blessed! Thanks to all for your prayers and support. We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Joyous New Year.
``xEEAyklyZllNMMuToDf``x1196286788``xClass_of_1958 Update on Bill Hoerning, class of 61.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI spoke to Bill Hoerning, of Olive Branch MS, class of 61, on November 27th. Bill was in a serious auto
accident about June or early July and was hurt pretty bad. He says he is progressing very well and his back (which was messed up badly) is much better and is not causing any problems now. He still has problems in his hands but the doctor says they will get better. Summary----Bill is much better and is making progress.---
``xEEAykyAykEIkXxsWlF``x1196269621``xClass_of_1961 DEATH OF A CLASSMATE'S HUSBAND``xJanHolleyLong57``xBettye Waldrop Putnam of the Class of 1957 lost her husband, Earl Putnam, on the 21st of November. He was buried in Eupora, MS on Saturday, November 24th. Bettye lives in Brandon, MS.
Please remember Bettye and her family in your prayers.
Many thanks,
Jan Holley Long``xEEAyEEEkypNpmyOcAW``x1196111260``xAll_Scrappers Death of classmates Son--Bill Burk & Frances Waters Burk``xTerryWilliamson51``xMichael Eugene Burk, age 46, of Horn Lake Mississippi, died November 22, 2007. Michael was a receiving clerk at McKesson Drug Company; a graduate of Bishop Byrne High School, holds the career scoring record in basketball; a member of the 1980 State Baseball Championship Team; and All-Regional football player. Visitation will be held at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel on Monday from 5-8 p.m. Funeral services will be at the funeral home on Tuesday begining at 11 a.m. with burial to follow in Forest Hill Midtown Cemetery. Mr Burk is survived by his mother, Frances Waters Burk, South Side class of 1955, and his father, Bill E. Burk South Side class of 1949; sister, Jennifer Royds of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; brothers, Gary E. Burk of Bella Vista, AR. and Randy A. Burk of Memphis, TN; many nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Cody. The family asks memorials be sent to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Memphis Funeral Home (901) 725-0100``xEEAypFkVAEDeudhjfK``x1196032591``xClass_of_1949 James "Jimmy" W. Collins``xJosephus``xI received an email from Darnell Mathis six days ago and just got to it. Below is the content of that email.
James "Jimmy" W. Collins, South Side Class of 1961, passed away November 6, 2007, in Marion, Arkansas. He died of Lung Cancer.``xEEAVVyyukFBaKWQqXr``x1195566423``xClass_of_1961 NEW PICTURE GALLERY...``xLewisDalton59``xI would like to bring your attention to the new picture gallery that Joe Tully recently introduced to the website. It's in the upper right-hand corner of this page under GALLERIES......titled "Alumni Today".
It starts off with the vacation pictures of Henry ('58) & Shirley Alexander and Roy ('58) & Yvonne Prince.
Being the cynical old man that I am, I said to myself, "who wants to see someone's trip to China with pictures of them taken in front of a lot of buildings etc. and blocking the view at that".
Well.....I took the time this morning to look at the beginning of the album and before I knew it, I was hooked.
There are 250 photos that you would swear were taken by a photographer from the National Geographic magazine. They are so good that it makes the occasional picture of Henry and Roy bearable. *grin*. I wished that Henry had been right here, telling me all about the different scenes.
Go take a look for yourself.....click on "Alumni Today" in the upper right corner, then click on slide show....sit back and enjoy.
I'm sure Joe will be elaborating more on this new album, with directions on what type of photos he is looking for and how to get them to him.
Go look now....you want be bored.
Lewis Dalton '59``xEEAVFFuZAlpiKsNNEu``x1195334798``xAll_Scrappers A Classmates wife had surgery--class of 43``xTerryWilliamson51``xChuck Cromwell, class of 43 writes-----
My wife Ruth, has been in Covenant hospital since Monday, Nov. 12. On Tuesday morning her surgeon removed about 16 inches of her right transverse colon in order to remove a small cancer they had discovered a month earlier. Tonight, Friday 5 p.m., she ate her first meal of the week. From Tuesday thru Thursday, she was not allowed to even have a drink of water! Her attitude really improved with fish for supper tonight. Our oldest daughter, Judy, is in town from Atlanta. She gets the night shift tonight. Susan and Cindy have been trading off nights. Now, we hope for Ruth to come home Sunday evening. Things are really looking up for us tonight.
Chuck firstname.lastname@example.com``xEEAVFEllZAvKyndGaz``x1195318879``xGeneral_News Dwelling On Humility``xJosephus``xIt is a wonderful thing when someone does something for unselfish reasons. Someone who steps into the gap because of concern for his fellow man. Someone who knows no other way. Someone who can't be associated with aggrandizement, which to him, is like the difference of the distance of east from west.
I know such a man. I have known him since I was six years old and can vouch for his integrity. He will take office on the Memphis City Council beginning January 1st.
Most of us don't live in Memphis any longer, but our roots are there and some of us were retired from Memphis Civil Service and the control of our pensions still lies there.
Congratulations "Willie"! We are looking forward to your term in office and we know you will serve with distinction because your Christian heritage won't allow for anything less.``xEEAVFEuFlyKqfPJjCE``x1195314386``xAll_Scrappers Pete Sanders, class of 54, just had surgery again.``xTerryWilliamson51``xI spoke to Regina Falcinelli Boyd, class of 54, tonight, November 16, 2007 and she told me that Pete Sanders, of Brighton Tennessee, class of 54, came home from the hospital today 11/16/2007. Pete had surgery to remove a tumor that was cancerous along with a good size piece of bone. You may remember Pete very recently had surgery that proved to be cancerous also. Please keep Pete and Bootsie in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.``xEEAVkVlllZPfxJSdhO``x1195258887``xClass_of_1954 Katherine Shows Atkins had a hip replacement.``xTerryWilliamson51``xIn an email from Kathaline Bigelow Harbison, class of 47, she says that Katherine Shows Atkins, class of 50 has had a right hip replaced approximately 4 weeks ago and is doing fine. Also, Katherine and her husband, Mallory Atkins, class of 47 have moved to 81 Ozark View CT., Norfolk Arkansas 72658 and their phone is (870) 499-3266.``xEEAVkuZZZAupIiHNnQ``x1195247779``xClass_of_1950 Remembering Our Veterans``xJosephus``xYesterday afternoon and last night after church, I made it a point to watch the Military and History Channels as they presented tribute after tribute to our men and women who are serving, and have served, our country so that we might look forward, with confidence and peace of mind, to our tomorrows. From the most destructive war our country has ever known, the Civil War (500,000 plus dead), to the present, gallant and heroic men and women have stepped forward to preserve our freedom.
These people of our Armed Services are very dear to me, as I know they are to most of you. But, what I would like to do here is recognize those who have served in a way that is not generally known. Men, and possibly women, who have risked and given their lives in a service that will never be known. To you who have been involved in this sort of thing, "I salute you". You are my brothers, because I served with you. I know intimately what risks you took, because I was there. I know the frustration of no one understanding, because I am misunderstood. Thank you so much for what you did, knowing you would never be recognized .... and never could be recognized.``xEEAulluAEpfBNjumdj``x1194884910``xGeneral_News South Side on Prospect``xJosephus``xSouth Side on Prospect "is no more"! The building is still there, but it now houses the South Side Health Career Academy and Longview Middle School. We are now officially, dinosaurs. Since 1923 our old alma mater has been a part of Memphis and has graduated some of America's most outstanding citizens. Memphis will never see the likes of us again.
Goodbye South Side, you were so good to us and we definitely appreciate all that you did for us and the memories you have given us.
Thanks to Geneva Russell '71.``xEEAuZAVuFZKMIwwtsW``x1194795437``xAll_Scrappers Death of a Classmate - Bill Leonard, Class of 36.``xTerryWilliamson51``xWilliam 'Bill' Leonard, age 90, of Memphis passed away November 7, 2007. Bill was survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy Schwartz. Leonard was in the Class of 1936, and Dorothy was in the Class of 1940. ``xEEAuZEupEktUiYgaFB``x1194714012``xClass_of_1936 Rollo Wilkinson, Class of 51, is in the hospital.``xTerryWilliamson51``xRollo Wilkinson, Class of 51, in in Methodist Hospital Germantown in room 429 west. He had colon surgery Wednesday, October 31st and it was cancer. His wife, Dorris said the lymph nodes were negative. He will be there a while longer. Rollo and Dorris have recently changed email addresses and their new one is firstname.lastname@example.com. The address of the hospital is 7691 Poplar Ave., Germantown TN 38138 and the phone is (901) 5166418.``xEEAuuZuyZZOrujlXjl``x1194474677``xClass_of_1951 DEATH OF A FELLOW SCRAPPER & HER HUSBAND``xJanHolleyLong57``xIt is with a sad heart and yet, a rejoicing heart, that I report to you that Gary W. and Harriet Schultz Chandler (Class of 1957) went home to be with their Lord & Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, November 1, 2007. Our Webmaster has already written about them, but I just wanted to share a few things many of you may or may not know. Harriet had a beautiful soprano voice. Several years after we graduated from SSHS, Harriet began taking voice lessons, something she had wanted to do for a long time. Her voice teacher did wonders with her talent and Harriet began singing in church choirs and making personal appearances in churches and gatherings across the city of Memphis. When she met Gary, he encouraged her to continue with her studies. Over the years the extreme pain in her back prevented her from singing in the choir, she just couldn't do the climb anymore. Today, she is singing in God's heavenly choir and Gary is cheering her on.
Sometimes God may seem far away . . . unconcerned and unaware of the events in our lives,but every second we are the object of His loving concern. With our name written in His hands, He cannot and will not forget us.
To their two sons, Gary, Jr. and Stephen, I would like to leave these words of Ron Lessin. "From His heart of love God sent his son - to pay a debt, to give a gift, to defeat an enemy, to make a way to mend a heart, to redeem a life, to prepare a bride." All that He had done for you is just the beginning of all that He will do for you, of all the blessings that He will bring to you and of all that He will be to you.
Romans 8:32 "Since He did not spare even His own Son for us but gave Him up for us all, won't He also surely give us everything else?"
Jan Holley Long
Class of 1957``xEEAuEAApFEywoiZyvN``x1194199031``xAll_Scrappers Harriett (Schultz) '57 and Husband, Gary Chandler, Sr. ``xJosephus``xSomerville, TN - HARRIETT G. (68) and GARY W. CHANDLER, SR., (70) of Somerville, TN, died Thursday, November 1, 2007. They were married for 40 years. She was retired from Humko, and he was retired from the Memphis Fire Department and a member of the Electrical Workers Union and the AFLCIO. They were both members of Kirby Woods Baptist Church. Mr. and Mrs. Chandler are survived by two sons, Gary W. Chandler, Jr. of Bartlett, and Stephen W. Chandler of Collierville; his mother, Edythe Chandler; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Chandler is also survived by her sister, Wanda Norris; and two brothers, Barry Schultz and Ronnie Schultz. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, at Forest Hill Funeral Home East with the service to follow at 2 p.m. Burial will be in Forest Hill Cemetery East. Forest Hill Funeral Home East 901-382-1000``xEEAuElZVFEaucgeYug``x1194187531``xClass_of_1957 Dora Pierce Abercrombie '51``xTerryWilliamson51``xI received an email from Dora Pierce Abercrombie, Class of 51. Dora, who lives in Arvada Colorado, a suburb of Denver writes---
Hey Terry,
I just wanted you to know that Rich, (my other half) passed away after being in the hospital for 6 weeks. He fell down a flight of stairs and never recovered from the fall. Also, my daughter, Denise, is back in the hospital and she is not doing well.
From what I understand, Denise was severely injured in a car wreck some years ago and has had 7 operations since then. Dora says she is in pain and is not doing well. Please keep Dora and Denise in your thoughts and prayers. ``xEEAuEpAZlZXVpPqHdW``x1194109787``xClass_of_1951 Death of Bobby Borer's (class of 51) Mother.``xTerryWilliamson51``xMary E. "Becky" Borer, age 94, of Collierville, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2007. Mrs. Borer, the widow of Sidney Arthur Borer, leaves a daughter, Barbara Ball of Memphis; three sons, Robert (wife-Kay) Borer, South Side class of 1951, of Palm Coast, Florida, William (wife-Bonnie) Borer of Thompson Ohio, and Richard (wife-Betty) Borer of Ozark Alabama; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves her sister-in-law and dear friend, Thelma Blanton and many nieces and nephews. The funeral was held at Collierville Funeral Home October 31st and she was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Midtown. The family prefers memorial gifts be made to the charity of the donor's choice.``xEEAupkVFpEUudOJBuD``x1194025301``xClass_of_1951 South Side on Prospect``xJosephus``xAt the Piccadilly Dinner, on Oct. 23, I heard someone mention that South Side High on Prospect was no longer open. So, since then I have occasionally done a Web search for confirmation and this morning found a .pdf document that contained information concerning "certified staff" for Longview Middle, Hamilton High, and South Side High Schools. The gist of the document was this; South Side staff were being moved to Hamilton and Longview Middle staff were being moved to South Side. In other words, South Side will become a middle school and, from the document, I couldn't discern if South Side would retain the name or be changed to Longview Middle.
If anyone has any information on this, let me know by clicking HERE.``xEEAFlupkyyOZuIKlPe``x1193840266``xAll_Scrappers Site Updates Page & Other Things``xJosephus``xSite Updates
A few months back I disabled the "Site Updates" page because I just didn't have the time to make any entries. Now that has changed somewhat and hopefully I will be able to keep up with it. If you will check the page occasionally you might find something you had missed. You can even make "comments" on the updates I post. Just look in the menu to the left under "WEBMASTER".
FREE Alumni Lapel Pins
I have this in the box above but thought I would repeat it here also. I will be at the Piccadilly Dinner Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007, to distribute FREE Alumni Lapel Pins, a gift from the Class of 1953. Hopefully I will get there early enough to obtain a table near Terry's. Look for the sign, FREE LAPEL PINS.
News - Stories - Information
As you can see, I have changed the title of this feature to News - Stories - Information in an attempt to get the news administrators to use this space for it's original intention .... to post articles of interest .... not just obituaries. The obituaries are very much of interest to all of us, but so are other things that are going on in the lives of Scrapper Alumni. For instance, Kathaline Harbison '47 faithfully posts stories about her Class functions.
Some Classes still don't have news administrators. I would very much appreciate someone to volunteer from those Classes to post news for them. You can find out which Classes don't have admins by clicking on "To contact your Class News Administrator: click HERE" above.
Class Bulletins
Back in June I created a Bulletin Board for each Class to post ANYTHING they would like to post to their board. So far only Buck Pitt '62 and Sonny Cross '53 have taken advantage of this feature. Anyone can post to these boards without a password. Look at "Class Bulletins" in the menu above, run your cursor over it and select your Class .... when you get to the board look for "To post a message click here".
Do You Remember
The "Do You Remember" page is one of my favorites, but somehow it gets overlooked by most folks. I'm sure each of you has some memory of South Memphis you would like to share with us. To find the page click on "Scrapper Stuff/Memories/Do You Remember".
See you at the Piccadilly - Josephus``xEEAFpyZFlyGhJwpLaB``x1193067386``xWebmaster_News Death of a classmates husband.``xTerryWilliamson51``xA message from Terry Williamson---
When I was eleven years old, I went to work at Ballin Drug Store at Latham and Trigg Street which is near A.B.Hill Elementary School delivering medicine and general purchases on a bicycle. At that time James Pinner was working behind the counter selling milk shakes etc. James later married Mary Rose Talarico who was in the South Side Class of 1947. Mary Rose died in 1997. Everyone in that end of town knew the Talarico family, who lived on Richmond Street just east of Latham. I saw in the Commercial Appeal the death notice of James Pinner and it brought back a lot of memories. Maybe you knew him or the Talarico family and it may also bring back memories to you. James was 79 years of age and lived with his daughter in Bartlett TN. I do not believe that James went to South Side.``xEEAklFApykhVMlImYI``x1192839062``xGeneral_News Death of a 1938 classmate--Clarice Willingham Jones``xTerryWilliamson51``xClarice Willingham Jones, age 87, of Savannah Georgia, passed away October 16, 2007. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Saturday October 20 at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel. Services will follow at 11 a.m.and Burial will be in Memorial Park South Woods. She was a long-time resident of Memphis and graduated from South Side High School. (Using her age, Clarice should have been in the class of 1938.) Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Burton A. Jones. She is survived by a daughter, Janice Worden and her husband Billy of White Plains MD; two sons, Gary Jones and wife, Debbie of Bluffton South Carolina and Kevin Jones and wife Robin of Marietta Georgia; a brother, Thomas Willingham (South Side class of 45) and his wife Betty of Memphis; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association.
Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel---(901) 725-0100``xEEAklFZAkAuFjPjlMI``x1192837929``xAll_Scrappers Lena Mae Harbison Howitt``xKathalineHarbison47``xLena Mae Harbison Howitt, class of 1945, died on October 3, 2007. She was the sister of Harold, Edward, and "Pete" Harbison. Her daughter, Pam, and her son, Jimmy, were with her in Connecticut when she died.
Our prayers and sympathy are with her family.``xEEAEAVVuyunrOElGui``x1191955464``xGeneral_News It Was Bound To Happen Sooner or Later!``xJosephus``xWell, this morning I had a problem with one of my sites, "t-angelart". It was hacked by a supposed Palestinian calling himself Jnin "The Rocket" and belonging to an organization called al-Quassam. He was real proud of himself and didn't bother to cover his tracks. It was all there to see .... even an image that scrolled the entire page (Probably containing a virus of some sort. I'll be checking that later.)
So far, on the "t-angelart" site, he has destroyed the guestbook, the news feature, and the Art Gallery. This represents about two weeks work to get everything replaced and, hopefully, secured.
The reason I mention all of this is because it could happen to the Scrapper Alumni Site! If you see something disappear, please let me know! It is very difficult to check hundreds of pages, Web applications, and Web sites, not to mention what is involved getting everything replaced. Over the next few days I will be downloading backups for all of the databases that display information to our site; such as, the Registry and our News.
Let's hope he doesn't get around to us any time soon! If he does I might just throw up my hands and call it quits. Just kidding!``xEEAEuFZVlVLzdXPQBL``x1191437585``xWebmaster_Notice Death of a classmate--Martha Hazlett Frederick``xTerryWilliamson51``xA message from Barbara Hearn Smith, class of 55-----
Martha Hazlett Frederick, of Waynesville North Carolina, class of 55, died from cancer on September 30, 2007. Martha leaves 2 sons, Jeffery and George Frederick, her parents, a brother, Arthur W. Hazlett, of Vienna Virginia, class of 52, and a sister, Jean Hazlett Ward, of Potomac Maryland, class of 57. Keep this Scrapper family in your thoughts and prayers.``xEEAEuFEyEyMhJBoXZx``x1191431616``xAll_Scrappers Why is Josephus so SLOW?``xJosephus``xI know a lot of you are wondering why I don't respond to your email sooner than I do and I don't blame you! Josephus has become very slow in responding. The reason is pretty simple .... at one time the Scrapper Alumni site was the only one I had to deal with, but now I maintain over twenty other sites and it is a pretty daunting task to keep up with them all. Most people that do this sort of thing have others to help them, but I'm a one-man operation and my time has become very limited. There is also the problem with email .... I receive somewhere between 200 and 300 emails a day! I will get to you as soon as I can .... sorry about the delay.
New Scrapper Alumni Registry
In my spare time, yeah!, sure, I'm working on a new Scrapper Alumni Registry to replace the old one that has never functioned as I had hoped it would. The new one is very complicated to set up the way I want it to work, but it will be done .... it's just a matter of finding enough time to work on it. The new one won't be automatically emailing user names and passwords as the old one did and you will be able to search by any information you decide to search by; i.e., last name, first name, maiden name, class, city, state, birthday, zip code, etc. I'm going to make the attempt to move all the profiles from the old registry to the new one without any input from you .... wish me luck!
Pictures from the Classes of 61-62-63 Reunion
I had promised I would create an album for the pictures of the Classes of 61-62-63 combined reunion if someone would send them to me on a CD, but so far the only suggestion I have received is to download them one at a time from a site someone uploaded the pictures to. I'm sorry, but I just don't have the time for this sort of thing. If anyone who has access to the pictures can get them, burn them to a CD, and send them to me, I will be more than happy to create the album.
You can contact me by clicking on "Contact" in the left menu.
- Josephus Tully``xEEAEEykAVkNoXnHEiI``x1191162952``xWebmaster_News Classes of '61-'62-'63 Reunion``xJosephus``xLast Saturday evening (9-15-07) Terry Williamson '51 and I visited with the Classes of '61, '62, and '63 at the Olive Branch Country Club for their combined Reunion. They were packed like sardines in the dining area so we took up residence on the patio where it was a little cooler and the noise was more subdued.
Like all Scrappers, these folks really know how to babble. Very few were hidden timidly in corners .... the majority were up on their feet creating a din only experienced by combat veterans. And why not! These folks were raised in South Memphis and are part of that unique time in Memphis history that only we seem to have experienced.
Even though I'm considerably older than these '60's Scrappers, I had a wonderful time. These folks are Scrappers and I love all Scrappers and all things Scrapper. It makes no difference when they attended South Side.
I was there to distribute a gift from the Class of 1953 and in particular, Joe Tully and Robert McCaskill. Jewelry quality "Scrapper Alumni" lapel pins made using the cloisonn� method. If you come to the next Piccaddilly Dinner, Robert and I will be there distributing the pins. If you are having a reunion, let me know and I'll be there to present your Class with this gift from the Class of 1953.
What is our reason for this gift? It is simply our way of showing you how much we love and appreciate all Scrappers.
One last thing. Someone asked Robert when they should wear their pin and his response was, "If you are wearing clothing .... wear it!" Wouldn't it be nice to be shopping somewhere and see a kindred spirit wearing one. Instant recognition of a Scrapper!