Bumble Bees and Big Oak Trees

Bumble Bees and Big Oak Trees, written by our friend and classmate,
 Frances Ousley Johnson .
May be purchased on amazon.com .Congratulations Francis.

Happy Birthday

Croxdale, Madeline Ray (MHS)	Dec. 29
Weaver, Mary Anthony McLemore (MHS)	Dec. 27
Thigpen, Morris (MHS)	Dec. 25
Burnett, Ivan (MHS)	Dec. 22
McCraney, Charles (MHS) (deceased)	Dec. 18
Long, Tee Mann (MHS)	Dec. 16
Bailey, Bob (MHS)	Dec. 12
Smith, Minor (MHS) (deceased)	Dec. 11
McDonald, Patsy (MHS)	Dec. 11
White, Jo Ann Mills (MHS) (dec'd)	Dec. 10

Happy Birthday

George, Philip (MHS)	Nov. 28
Williams, Jewel Patridge (MHS)	Nov. 24
Farr, Jimmy (MHS)	Nov. 21
Harmon, Kenneth (MHS)	Nov. 19
Adams, Ronnie (MHS)	Nov. 14
Kozman, Carolyn Tanner (MHS)	Nov. 12
Davis, Michael M (MHS)	Nov. 12
Tatum, Bill (MHS)	Nov. 10
Carlisle, Patsy Craven (MHS)	Nov. 10
Hall, Carol Annette Walley (MHS)	Nov. 2

Class Reunion 2018

Class Reunion 2018

Class Reunion - October 2018

Happy Birthday - October

Rogers, Joyce Thompson (MHS) (dec'd)   Oct. 30
Russell, Ray (MHS)         Oct. 29
Strickland, Maxine Reeder (MHS) Oct. 25
Edwards, Ella Kappes (MHS) Oct. 24
Davidson, Marty (MHS)                 Oct. 11
Garrett, Dorothy Pigott (MHS) Oct. 6

Happy Birthday September

Willis, Kathleen Bustin (MHS)	Sept. 28
Elliott, Gay Love Rawlings (MHS)	Sept. 26
Grimes, Lynne Johnson	Sept. 25
Nichols, James Nic (MHS)	Sept. 20
Rayzor, Peggie Sellers (MHS)	Sept. 20
Skelton, Jere (MHS)	Sept. 19
Rucker, William J. (Bill)	Sept. 16
Butler, Linda Thompson (MHS)	Sept. 13
Chatham, Bob (MHS)	Sept. 8
Moore, Mary Petty (MHS)	Sept. 7
Massey, Don (MHS)	Sept. 6

Register for Class Reunion

PLEASE SEND IN REGISTRATION FORM AND MONEY FOR CLASS REUNION ASAP.

If you need form, please request via email to me at 

Happy Birthday - August

Chancellor, John (MHS)	Aug. 31
Davis, Joy Jean Shotts (MHS)	Aug. 27
Foil, Judy Johnson (MHS)	Aug. 20th
Walz, Jinny Curran (MHS)	Aug. 15th
Falton, Carolyn Gibson (MHS)	Aug. 9th
Ouida L. Tomlinson, OFS	Aug. 1st

Happy Birthday - July

Tyner, Larry  July 27th
James, David  July 24th
Bruister, Gloria Brown  July 21th
Johnson, Frances Ousley  July 20th
Martin, Leila Keeton   July 17th
Merson, Arlene Davidson July 16th
Brand, Pat Stewart  July 13th
Satterfield, Jimmy  July 9th
Dollnig, Pat "Trish" Rawson July 8th
Dalton, Carey Ann Sanford (deceased)  July 5th
Quinn, Buddy (MHS)  July 1st

Donald Briggs Murray, Deceased

(Click obituary to enlarge.)

O God our Father, Creator of all the living,
we entrust to Your gentle care
all those we love who have gone before us;
and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again. . . .

Eternal rest, grant unto Donald Briggs Murray, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

Happy Birthday to Those Born in June

Gay, Michael (MHS) June 28th

Toland, Bob (MHS) June 26th

Dubose, Howard (MHS)         June 25th

Wright, Edgar Lee (MHS) June 25th

Abraham, Ralph E., (MHS) June 22nd

Morehouse, Lyle (MHS)   June 10th

Brumlow, Becky Nicholson (MHS) June 1st

Kathryn McGill Gough, deceased, Wife of Richard Gough

Kathryn McGill Gough

September 6, 1939  -  May 28, 2018

Mrs. Gough, 78, of Meridian, passed away on Monday at her residence after a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Kathryn was born in Tuscaloosa, AL. She was a longtime resident of Meridian and a graduate of St. Aloysius High School and attended Meridian Community College. She was a very active and faithful member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and was employed as the church secretary for 34 years until her retirement in 2008. She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Sodality. She had several hobbies through out her younger years such as piano, roller skating, tennis, bowling,bridge, and boating that she enjoyed.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Richard Gough; daughters, Suzanne Day (Alan), Diane Buchanan, and Katie Gough; son, Charles Gough (Glenda); grandchildren, Shannon Day Richardson (Justin), Ashley Day, Matthew Buchanan, Marcus Buchanan (Brittany), Chelsea Gough, and Harrison Gough; and great grandchildren, Austin Day, Tyler Buchanan, Jackson Buchanan, and Brexley Buchanan.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Charles McGill; a baby sister, Johnnie Louise; and a grandson, Alex Day.

Pallbearers will be Harrison Gough, Matthew Buchanan, Marcus Buchanan, Tyler Buchanan, John Harwell, and Tom Zettler.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to St. Patrick School or the American Cancer Society.

Family and friends may sign the online memorial, leave a personal note for the family, or order flowers at www.jamesfwebb.com

O God our Father, Creator of all the living, 
we entrust to Your gentle care
all those we love who have gone before us;
and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Eternal rest, grant unto Kathryn, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

Samuel G. Grimes, Jr., deceased, husband of Lynn Johnson Grimes

Samuel Glyde Grimes, Jr., 1941-2018

Samuel G. Grimes, age 77 passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018. Sam was a native of New Orleans and a longtime resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

He retired from the U.S. Navy after 22 years of service and from the Gulfport/Biloxi VA after 22 years. Sam was a Vietnam Vet and held a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from University of Southern Mississippi.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Lynne Grimes; daughter, Terri Graham (Chuck); grandson, Taylor Morse (fiancé, Brittany Routzahn); sister, Marian LoCicero of New Orleans; sister-in-law, Donna Jill Johnson of Meridian; three step-daughters, Kim Ross (Mike), Pam Parker (Jesse), Kim Ross (Mike)and Shari Miller (Robert); 10 Grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren.

Sam was a loving husband, father, step-father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. His greatest joy was spending time with his best friend and devoted wife, Lynne.

He loved playing golf with his buddies almost daily and was an avid LSU fan. Sam was a gourmet chef with a New Orleans flair and kept an immaculate yard. Deeply patriotic and loyal, he was a friend you would in your "foxhole".

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations made to The Humane Society of South Mississippi.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 28, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Pass Christian, with a visitation for family and friends from 10:00 AM until the service. Burial will be at Biloxi National Cemetery Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 10:00 AM.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln-Delisle Rd., Pass Christian is assisting the family.

An online obituary may be viewed and condolences and photos shared at www.riemannfamily.com.

Published in The Sun Herald from May 25 to May 27, 2018

O God our Father, Creator of all the living, 
we entrust to Your gentle care
all those we love who have gone before us;
and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Eternal rest, grant unto Sam, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Burnett, Joe,  May 29th
Mosby, Pansy McCarra , May 26th
Lamb, Billy, May 18th
Craven, Bobby, May 12th
Hamilton, Shirley Broadhead, (deceased) May 11th
Morgan, Joe, May 10th
Doty, Blinda Cline, May 1st

Starters from the 57 state championship baseball team 5-2018

This photo was sent to me via e-mail from Will Hudson who said:

Hello Ouida……during the 50’s classes reunion in Meridian last week 4 starters from the 57 state championship baseball team got together…they are Frank Brewer, Will Hudson, Tommy White and Richard Clayton…..we are old and falling apart but still able to tell stories and share in this wonderful accomplishment…..thought you might it interesting and pass it along…..thanks Will

Bobby Johnson, Deceased

Our friend Bobby Johnson passed away on April 30^th.  There was a memorial service held on Wednesday, May 2^nd at Williams Southside Chapel-Memorial in Gadsden, Al.  According to Williams Southside, there was no obituary.  I understand that Bobby and Belle Jo were living at a retirement community in Gadsden.  I am copying and pasting below the bio about Bobby from our 2008 reunion booklet.  It was written by Belle Jo.  What a beautiful tribute to Bobby, their marriage and children.

“What a pleasure it is for me to write this bio for Bobby.  Maybe you don’t remember, but we were high school sweethearts since 1956, and in the words of Sarah Palin, “He’s still my guy!”  In the early sixties we moved to South Florida where Bobby became involved in construction, I began a long career in education, and we reared two great kids, Robby and Amy.  We loved our community and were involved for years with the Optimists and our church, Flamingo Road Baptist Church.  Bobby and Robby spent hours fishing in the Everglades, shrimping off the causeways, and were outrageous fans at Dolphin and Hurricanes games, but occasionally took me to Broadway plays, his favorite being “Showboat”.  We were active fans of Disneyworld, Daytona Speedway, and the Keys.  In Florida Robby’s three children kept us busily involved until Robby began his association with Lowe’s and ended up in Gadsden, AL as a store manager.  Amy, meantime, attended Mississippi State, met a Jackson boy, and after graduation married Maison Heidelberg.  This led us to move to Jackson after retirement and loving being near her three children.  Maybe we’ll get restless after awhile, but right now we’re enjoying the slower pace.  We just returned from a three week trip out West where we went to see everything we always wanted to see.  Life is good.  Your classmate has been a wonderful husband and father.  He’s kept me laughing for over fifty years!  See you soon… Belle Jo”

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O God our Father, Creator of all the living,
we entrust to Your gentle care
all those we love who have gone before us;
and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again. . . .

Eternal rest, grant unto Bobby Johnson, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

Glen McQuage - Track Team

Harrell Glenmore "Glen" McQuage, Jr., deceased

Harrell Glenmore “Glen” McQuage, Jr., 78, of Paducah, KY, passed away peacefully early on Thur., Apr. 12, 2018, after living with congestive heart failure for 14 years. He was surrounded by his family.

Glen is preceded in death by his parents, Harrell “Mac” McQuage and Mamie Lucile McBryde McQuage of Meridian, Miss. He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Adams McQuage; two daughters, Angela McQuage (James Barry) and Elizabeth McQuage; six in-law siblings, Emma and Hal Hicks, Denise and David Knupp, and Alyson and Jess Adams; four nieces, Kagney Adams, Lindsey Adams, Brandi Carl, and Melanie Knupp; five nephews, C.W. Adams, Connor Adams, Andrew Adams, Quaid Adams, Paul Hicks; and many great- nieces and -nephews.

In his youth, Glen was a dedicated athlete, playing basketball and excelling in track/long distance running. After high school, Glen joined the Air National Guard where he was “one hell of a typist.” He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Mississippi and his master’s degree in social work from Tulane University.

Glen spent his career helping others as a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist, specializing in helping individuals struggling with substance abuse. He was passionate about his work and the individuals he helped, as he had struggled with alcoholism himself. He found sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous.

Throughout his life, Glen maintained a passion for music, as he was well known for blaring Bob Dylan and Rush. He was dedicated to his faith and sharing God’s love as a student of “A Course in Miracles.” After retirement, his focuses in life were his wife, his daughters, and continuing his spiritual growth. Glen will be remembered for his unconditional love, his great sense of humor, and his eccentric fashion choices.

Visitation will be at First Presbyterian Church, 200 N. 7 St., Paducah, KY, at 10:00AM on Sat., Apr. 21. A memorial service celebrating Glen’s life and the impact it had will immediately follow at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Heart Association in Glen’s honor. Donations may be made at http://honor.americanheart.org/…/FunRais…/NAT-MTIFEFUNraise….

O God our Father, Creator of all the living,
we entrust to Your gentle care
all those we love who have gone before us;
and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again. . . .

Eternal rest, grant unto Glen McQuage, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

April Birthdays

Britt, Bennett (MHS) Apr. 29 
Storey, Tony (MHS) (deceased) Apr. 27 
Killam, Mark (MHS) Apr. 27 
McKeown, Anne Stallworth (MHS) Apr. 23 
Jones, Millie Majors (MHS) Apr. 6

Happy Birthdays for March

Walker, Fay Shepard (MHS) Mar. 4
Tootle, Coty Huggins (MHS) Mar. 9
Stephens, Mary Spencer (MHS) Mar. 7

MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW!!!

October 19th and 20th 2018

MHS Class of 1958 60th Reunion

LOCATION

Holiday Inn in Meridian, MS, $95 per night

100 North Frontage Road 
1-800-Holiday or 601-693-0160

Please provide this information when making reservations:

The rooms are in the name of "MHS Class of 1958"
for October 19th and 20th, 2018.
Block Code:  "MHS" for making reservations.

RSVP PLEASE

Please RSVP’s to Beth or Ouida

Beth Clark: Meiling99@aol.com or (601) 482-0094

Ouida Tomlinson: scribe564@bellsouth.net

Happy Birthday - February

Hudson, Will -  Feb. 27

Clark, Beth Hobgood -  Feb. 26

Ranager, Nancy Collier -  Feb. 23

Rider, Joyce Bailey (dec'd) - Feb. 22

Walters, Marianne Stuart - Feb. 13

Skelton, Faye Stoudenmire - Feb. 10

Stormer, Rosemary Thomas - Feb. 10

Edwards, Peggy - Feb. 9

Mitchell, Ronnie - Feb. 6

Hopkins, Martha - Feb. 4

Turnage, Georgia Merle Browning - Feb. 4

William David Owen, deceased

 

W. Dave Owen, D.D.S.

 William David Owen passed away peacefully after an extended illness on Saturday, January 27, 2018.

He was born on October 8, 1940 to Minnie Gertrude (Polly) Daniel Owen and William Earl Owen in Jackson, MS. He attended Meridian schools where he graduated in 1958. One of his fondest memories was of the Meridian Triangle Restaurant Chic Steaks he was given for making honor roll. He graduated from Mississippi State University and Loyola School of Dentistry followed by residency in Prosthodontics at the VA Hospital in New Orleans and Memphis, TN. He served in the Marine Corp on active duty, then in the Army and Naval Reserves. He taught Prosthodontics at LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans, LA before returning to Jackson, MS to set up his dental practice. Practicing dentistry was far more than a career for Dave. It was a true joy, an avenue for helping people. He was a member of the Mississippi Dental Association and the American Academy of Prosthodontics. He was a member of the Rankin County Rotary Club and was a past District Governor for District 6820. He was a charter member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church where he served as chairman of trustees, as well as other church duties. A sports enthusiast, he was an avid golfer, and had enjoyed playing on the church softball team. Reading was a life-long pleasure, especially science fiction and westerns.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Delois Armstrong Owen and their son, Gary Owen; sister, Linda Jean Owen Parker (Don), brothers, Rich Owen (Joyce), Randy Owen (Linda Sue), stepmother, Dot McKay Owen, stepbrothers, Roger McKay (Jean) and Joe McKay (Linda Kay).

Friends are invited to visitation with the family after 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church (Reservoir), 400 Grants Ferry Rd., where the funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., the Rev. Warren Coile, officiating. Interment will follow in Natchez Trace Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stewpot Ministries, 1100 West Capitol Street, Jackson, MS. 39203 or to St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 400 Grants Ferry Rd., Brandon, MS 39047 or to the charity of your choice.

Published in Clarion Ledger on Jan. 30, 2018

O God our Father, Creator of all the living,
we entrust to Your gentle care
all those we love who have gone before us;
and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again. . . .

Eternal rest, grant unto William David Owen, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

Ina Claire Randall Manney, deceased

Ina Claire Manney, 77, passed away Sat. Dec. 23, 2017 at her home in Pearl, MS. Visitation will be held on Tues. Dec. 26, 2017 from 5pm-7pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services are 2pm on Wed. Dec. 27, 2017 at Floral Hills Memory Gardens in Pearl, MS.

Mrs. Manney was born in Meridian, MS and has been a resident of Pearl, MS since 1972. She was a member of Crossgates Baptist Church in Brandon, MS and loved to talk about her faith.

Mrs. Manney is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edwin Manney; daughter, Lyne Nichols (Howard); brother, Robert R. Randall; four grandchildren, Trey Nichols (Lindsey), Shelby Nichols, Robert Manney, J.T. Manney and three great grandchildren, Brayden Nichols, Ledger Nichols and Ellie Claire Mayfield. Mrs. Manney is preceded in death by her son, William Paul Manney; sister, Ann Randall Greene and a brother, Walter J. Randall Jr.

https://www.ottandlee.com/notices/Ina-Manney

O God our Father, Creator of all the living,

we entrust to Your gentle care

all those we love who have gone before us;

and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again. . . .

Eternal rest, grant unto Ina Claire Randall Manny, O Lord,and let perpetual light shine upon her.

May the souls of the faithful departed
 through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.