Meridian High Wildcats '58

Joyce Thompson Rogers Obituary

2012-02-02T08:24:00.001-06:00

January 29, 2012

Joyce “Sister” Rogers

Services for Joyce Rogers will be held Friday, February 3, 2012 at 10 am at Webb Chapel with Rev. Wayne Edwards and Rev. Gerald Chaney officiating. Burial will be in Cokers Chapel UMC Cemetery with James F. Webb Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Rogers, 71, of Meridian, died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church. She worked at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Center as a Registered Nurse for 28 years until her retirement in 2003.

She is survived by her children, Melanie Rogers Clark and her significant other Dave Williams of Asheville, North Carolina and Elvin Kyle Rogers of Meridian; sisters, Gail Henson, Betty Clark and her husband John, and Jan Fisher and her husband Gary; nieces and nephews: Karen Fisher and husband Randy, Steve Gressett and wife Carrie, Connie Rigdon, Ty Clark and wife Cindy, Kim Brackeen and husband Mike, Jason Clark and wife Jennifer, Kerry Henson, Amy Gentry and husband Freddie, and Gary Fisher, Jr.; several great nieces and nephews; and special friend, Milo Beesley.

She is preceded in death by her parents, A.B. and Jean Thompson; and her former husband, Elvin “Bo” Rogers.

Pallbearers will be Steve Gressett, Jason Clark, Kerry Henson, Randy Fisher, Freddie Gentry, and Mike Brackeen.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.jamesfwebb.com

Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8 pm at the funeral home.

Thank you

2012-01-30T13:28:00.000-06:00

ThankYou
Dear Ones -

Whenevening pulls the curtain to

And pinsit with a star,

Rememberyou have a friend

Nomatter where you are. *

Ouida Tomlinson

(*Amen Brother Ben, A Mississippi Collectionof Children’s Rhymes by Maurice C. Brown.)

Norma Rawlings Webb (Sister of Gay Rawlings Elliott)

2012-01-29T20:29:00.000-06:00

January 29, 2012

Norma Rawlings Webb

The Meridian Star

MERIDIAN —

Services for Norma Rawlings Webb will be Monday, January 30, 2012 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Meridian, Mississippi with Reverend Eric Stelle and Reverend Brian Ponder officiating . Burial will be at Magnolia Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Norma Rawlings Webb, 76, of Birmingham, died, Thursday, January 26, 2012, at her home after battling a lung disease.

Norma was born on February 5, 1935, in Meridian, the daughter of the late (C.B.) Dough Rawlings and Alice Rawlings. She has spent the last 18 years in Birmingham, Alabama.

A generous, faithful and active member of the Episcopal Church, Norma graduated from the Education for Ministry program, an intensive study of theology and Christian tradition. She also dedicated much of her time and energy to Love’s Kitchen while living in Meridian and provided philanthropic support to Meridian Community College, St. Paul’s and All Saints Episcopal Church in Homewood, Alabama.

Professionally, Norma worked for Sears, Roebuck and Company, USF&G and Employment Services of Mississippi. Personally, she enjoyed the beach, family, friends and travel. Collectively, she was known as a gracious, fair, and loving person with lifelong and rewarding relationships with God, high school friends and her family.

Wife of the late Tommy H. Webb of Meridian, she is survived by her son Lamar Gidden III (Laura); her daughter Fonda Shaia (Ken); her sister Gay Rawlings Elliott (David III); grandchildren Elliott Brown, L.A. Gidden IV, and Zanie Love Shaia; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to express special thanks to Tasha Roberts, Minnie Powell, and clergy Eric Stelle and Glenda Curry for their compassion, care and support throughout Norma’s illness.

Pall bearers: grandchildren—Elliott Brown and L.A. Gidden IV; nephews—David A. Elliott IV, D.A. Elliott V, Duncan R. Elliott, W. Michael Elliott, and Ethan Payne.

The family also request that memorials be made to Meridian Community College, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Meridian) and All Saints Episcopal Church (Homewood).

Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s.

Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.robertbarhamffh.com

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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 them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

Joyce Thompson Rogers

2012-01-29T15:33:00.002-06:00

Joyce returned to God about 2:20 this afternoon. Now she lives in perpetual light, healed and free of pain, tasting the eternal joy and love that will be hers forever. We will miss her and remember her always.

Joyce Thompson Rogers
October 31, 1940 - January 29, 2012

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 them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

Happy New Year

2012-01-01T19:03:00.000-06:00

Giggle With Goats

2011-12-22T07:22:00.001-06:00

Virginia Horton Carmichael, Teacher, MHS

2011-12-21T19:50:00.000-06:00

Mrs. Carmichael, 82, of Meridian, died Friday, December 16, 2011 in Asheville, NC. She taught school for 37 years with 35 of those years at Meridian High School, where she was chairperson of the business Education Department for 20 years. She was also an Intensive Business Training instructor and Vocational Office Training Coordinator. Mrs. Carmichael received a Masters’ Degree and Ed.s from the University of Southern Mississippi where she was a member of Kappa Delta Pi & Pi Omega Pi honor societies in education. She also received her AAA teaching certification in 1973. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma for 44 years, serving as president of Gamma chapter for 4 years. Mrs. Carmichael was a member of Retired Teachers Association for the past 23 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church for over 55 years. Survivors include her daughters, Debra Carmichael Scheer and her husband Tom of Asheville, NC, Janet L. Carmichael of Madison, MS; granddaughter, Jennifer L. Patty of Charlotte, NC; nieces, Dianne Wood and Denise Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rolfe M. Horton and Vada McDill Horton; brothers, James M. Horton and Marcus O. Horton; nephew, Douglas Horton. In lieu of flowers and gifts memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com.

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December 18, 2011

AnonymousThe Meridian Star The Meridian StarSun Dec 18, 2011, 06:00 AM CST

MERIDIAN —

Private services will be held for Virginia Horton Carmichael. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Carmichael, 82, of Meridian, died Friday, December 16, 2011 in Asheville, N.C.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com.

Visitation will be held today from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

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Eternal rest grant unto her, 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.

(Mrs. Carmichael taught typing and shorthand at MHS in the 50's. She was one of my teachers, and after we graduated, she later became a good friend of my mother. I would see her from time to time, and she remained always so very kind and caring towards me and my mother.)

Obituary of Jackie Houston Tyner

2011-12-21T19:09:00.002-06:00

(brother of Larry Tyner)

December 13, 2011

Anonymous(JJ( The Meridian Star The Meridian StarTue Dec 13, 2011, 06:00 AM CST

MERIDIAN —

Funeral Services for Jackie Houston Tyner will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, December 13 at Central United Methodist Church with the Reverends Jimmy Harrison and Bob Rambo officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Tyner died on Sunday, December 11, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jack was born in Hillsboro, Mississippi On December 18, 1934, to Leroy and Estelle Houston Tyner. He moved to Meridian in 1953 and graduated from Meridian High School where he lettered in basketball. He served in the US Army for two years active service and four in active reserve. He was stationed in Fort Sills, Oklahoma as a Specialist in the Honest John Rocket Division. He graduated from Mississippi State University with a BS degree in marketing. He enjoyed a successful career with Smith Kline Pharmaceuticals for 32 years, being one of the first five recipients in the company to receive the distinguished Director’s Award and earned many other professional awards throughout his career.

Jack was a member of Central United Methodist Church, the Shields Sunday School Class and a past Sunday school teacher and the MSU alumni club. Jack dearly loved his family and enjoyed many trips to the beach with them, his real estate investment friends, and golf trips with his golfing buddies. He also loved Mississippi State sports, both attending and watching or listening to all MSU sports.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years Gayle Gebhart Tyner, daughter Stephanie Tyner Pierce and four grandchildren: Amanda, Payton, Houston and Stephen Pierce all of Fairhope, AL.; a sister Bobbie Morgan and her husband Chad of Meridian; brothers Larry Tyner and his wife Charlotte of Oxford, Ms and Fred Tyner and his wife Ann of Madison, MS; bothers in law and sisters in law Dean and Margie Gebhart and Dave and Sally Perkins of Jackson, MS. and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother in law Smylie Gebhart.

The family would like to thank the physicians, nurses and caretakers at Anderson’s Hospital, Bedford Care, and Infinity Hospice who were devoted to his care as well as his many physician friends over the years.

Visitation will be at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home on Monday December 12 from 5-7pm and 1 hour before the service at the church. Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.

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We commend Jackie to almighty God,
and entrust him to his creator.
May he rest in the arms of the Lord
who formed him from the dust of the earth.
May he enjoy the vision of God forever. Amen.

Happy Hanukkah

2011-12-20T18:13:00.001-06:00

Peace & All Good December 20 - December 28

Saluting Meridian's Oldest Living Tree

2011-12-17T18:47:00.000-06:00

Saluting Meridian's Oldest Living Tree

This tree is in front of my son's home on Poplar Springs Drive.

Ouida

Dion DiMucci - Great musician from the 50's and today!

2011-12-07T19:04:00.000-06:00

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Also you might enjoy this interview with Dion:http://youtu.be/ALHaURijVQ4

Dion Dimucci - from the 50's and still performing

2011-12-07T18:30:00.000-06:00

That's Alright Mama - You Did Good, Patsy

2011-11-30T21:09:00.001-06:00

It Pays to Keep the Old Things

2011-11-30T20:52:00.001-06:00

Ihave had three Elvis Presley records under Sun Label that I have kept under glass allthese years. My cousin and I put them on E-Bay and sold them last nightfor $l,l67.00. Can you imagine??!! They were 78 rpm and were the first three songsthat he had out in 1954. I probably paid $.75 each for them so I did makea wonderful profit. I want you all to know that it pays to keep the oldthings.

Patsy McDonald

Meridian High School Football Team '57-58

2011-11-30T08:53:00.006-06:00

From Edwina Hubert -

The Meridian High School Football Team went undefeated in the 1957-58 school year when we were seniors. It was a terrific season. Even so, we were not identified as the Big Eight Champions for that year because another North Division team had perhaps played more games. Ralph Abraham, our class president, was a half-back for the; team. His recollection is included below. Perhaps you might also post your own memories of that football season.

The group picture of the team can now be downloaded from the web. It can also be enlarged to view online. The win-loss record is posted below.

From Ralph Abraham -

We did not win the North Big Eight Championship because we had a 6-0-1 record in the North, and Greenville had a 7-0-1. Even though we did not play them, they had a better record in the North. If you remember, we tied Vicksburg. We had a 10-0-1 overall record which was the best.

That year there was an epidemic of the "Hong Cong" flu. Corinth could not field a team, because of the flu: and we won it by forfeit. Coach Owens picked up a game with Picayune who had an open week. That accounted for our extra game. I think we were ranked # 1(?) but could not play for all of the marbles, because we did not have the best North record. That tie got us.

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat is real, and I remember it like it was yesterday. By the way Greenville defeated Brookhaven for the championship, so the North did win!

Roster

2011-11-30T07:00:00.000-06:00

(click to enlarge)

Fall Leaves Were Lovely This Year

2011-11-29T21:42:00.001-06:00

This was taken by my son Peter with his Nikon. Actually I'm just checking to see if I can post, since Ouida is having trouble posting to our blog.

The Original Stroll - February 1958

2011-11-17T21:30:00.001-06:00

Bare Essentials: Minimalism in the 21st Century

2011-11-09T20:17:00.000-06:00

http://womanmade.org/show.html?type=group&gallery=minimalism2011&pic=16

Click on this link to see the exhibition in Chicago of minimalist works.

Cano, My Foster is Ready for Adoption

2011-11-02T08:38:00.000-05:00

Cano, My Foster is Ready for Adoption

Tony Michael Storey

2011-10-21T08:09:00.003-05:00

October 21, 2011

Tony Michael Storey
Meridian Star The Meridian Star Fri Oct 21, 2011, 06:00 AM CDT

YORK, Ala. — Services for Tony Michael Storey will be held Saturday, at 2 p.m., at Bumpers Funeral Home Chapel in York, with Rev. Ed Tatum officiating. Burial will be in the Clay Memorial Cemetery in Cuba, with Bumpers Funeral Home of York in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Storey, 71, of Cuba, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, at Providence Hospital in Mobile. He was a retired accountant for Georgia Pacific.

Mr. Storey is survived by sons: Carl Storey (Suzanne) of Cuba, and Michael Storey (Tanya) of Cuba; brother, Robert Storey (Peggy) of Birmingham; and two grandchildren: Brittney and Carla Storey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Storey; parents, Luther Preston Storey and Gertrude Lucille Pettus Storey; and his sister, Pat.

Visit bumpersfuneralhome.com to sign the online register and post condolences to the family.

Visitation will be Saturday, from 12 noon until 2 p.m., at the funeral home.

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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 them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

"One Wire," Piece Selected for Chicago Exhibition

2011-09-19T10:30:00.003-05:00

"One Wire," 12" x 12" x 2, Canvas on Board painted with Rabbit Skin Glue, Wire, and Tacks. (Click on image to enlarge.)

My work was selected for "Bare Essentials: Minimalism in the 21st Century," a Nov.4-Dec.22 international juried exhibition at Woman Made Gallery, Chicago, IL. Though it has minimal qualities of austere masculine industrial materials, it also shows expression through the memory of former movements of the wire. I expect to see this expressive quality on many works in this upcoming show.

Grandparents with webcam become new online stars

2011-09-17T16:51:00.004-05:00

By NIGEL DUARA

It slowly began to dawn on Esther and Bruce Huffman that perhaps they were being filmed.

"Warning," the gray-haired, bespectacled grandmother reads off the screen. "You must stop recording before trying to close cyber link."

Pause. "Maybe this recorded us," says the neatly coiffed, rosy-cheeked man next to her.

"Aw, gee," Esther replies.

The realization came toward the end of a nearly three-minute video that has launched the retired Oregon couple to YouTube stardom. They had unwittingly captured their first attempt at learning how to work the webcam on a new laptop.

The Huffmans met a couple of years after Bruce's first wife died, at the retirement complex in which they both lived. She liked his vivacity; he thought she would be a sturdy rudder to his boundless energy.

In the video, she plays the straight man as she tries to make a serious attempt at the request of their children and grandchildren. He's bouncing in his seat next to her, making monkey faces.

Esther had bought a laptop late this summer. Already a Facebook user, she was asked by her family to try recording videos for the amusement of the grandchildren.

In mid-August, the couple sat in front of their laptop, fiddling with the controls of a video recording program. Somehow, they got the program running. Somehow, they pressed "record."

It was filming as Bruce jokingly fretted about his appearance. "I'm so sad, Esther, I'm so sad," Bruce says with a sad-clown expression. "Look at all the wrinkles up there and the cracks in my head."

There is singing.

"Hello my darling, hello my baby, hello my ga-doh-go," Bruce intones, sliding from Looney Tunes into gibberish. "Lala-te-ki-ka."

Bruce makes faces, leaning close to the laptop screen and blowing out his cheeks: "Now look at the monkey. That's a pretty good monkey!"

When the couple realizes the webcam might have been recording their antics, they stiffen. But their 21-year-old granddaughter, Mindy, saw the video's potential. With their permission, she uploaded the file, dubbing it "Webcam 101 for Seniors." By Thursday, it was nearing 3 million views on YouTube.

In the crush of media that has descended on them, the Huffmans struggle to explain what made the video so compelling. After all, it was just a couple minutes of two Oregonians in a retirement community doing ... well, not much.

Perhaps, Esther said, people were attracted to its joy. We're under such a negative news barrage daily, she said. War, crime, natural disasters - wouldn't people rather watch an 86-year-old man singing Looney Tunes?

Lynette Paulson, Esther's daughter, ventured that the unmitigated happiness in video resonates with viewers.

"They want to see that joy," Paulson said. "It just brings you up."

Or maybe, said 27-year-old grandson Luke Erickson, it shows the possibility that age doesn't mean infirmness or discontent, but that two spectacularly unself-conscious people eight decades on are capable of happiness and supporting and loving each other.

"I don't know how to do this," Esther complains in the video.

Bruce leans in to her.

"Whatever you do," he says, "you do fine."

SOURCE: The Sun Herald. Also - Hattiesburg American.

See photos.

Webcam 101 for Seniors

2011-09-17T16:20:00.000-05:00

Triangle Restaurant Chik Steak Recipe

2011-08-09T06:56:00.002-05:00

Does anyone have the recipe for the Chik steak at the Triangle or any thing near it.
Thanks
Al

New Facebook group Remember When in Meridian MS

2011-08-09T06:54:00.000-05:00

This is a new Facebook group about Meridian.
Check this link https://www.facebook.com/groups/228341117207141/
or search Facebook for Remember when in Meridian, MS
Most of the post seem to be from people older than us.

Enjoy

Al Trussell

He Is A Very Nice Boy

2011-08-03T16:04:00.004-05:00

I'm going through my husband's papers, keeping some and throwing away the rest. These papers also include some of Tom's mother's, including old letters. Today I read a letter he wrote her on March 9, 1958, during the spring of our senior year. I thought you would find one paragraph interesting:

"Met Elvis Presley and his mother, manager and other friends while I was in New Orleans - spent about 2 hours in their company. It was most interesting! He is a very nice boy from all I could tell. He neither smokes nor drinks for one thing. And he was very modest and exceptionally courteous to all. I visited with them in his hotel rooms - will tell you more when I next see you. Just thought you might be interested."

As I recall, Elvis was staying at The Roosevelt Hotel on Baronne Street, and Tom met him in front of the hotel. Elvis' mother cooked them fried chicken in the room. Apparently, when they were away from home, she usually cooked for him in the hotel room.

August Birthdays

2011-07-31T14:49:00.004-05:00

Ouida Landreth Tomlinson – August 1
Carolyn Gipson Falcon – August 9
Jinny Curran Walz – August 15
Judy Johnson Foil – August 20
None Parker Rhodes (deceased) – August 28
John Chancellor – August 31

Nona Parker Rhodes

2011-07-29T09:55:00.001-05:00

July 29, 2011
Mary W. Parker Rhodes
The Meridian Star

AUGUSTA, Ga —

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Memorial services for Mary Winona Parker Rhodes will be held Saturday, at 11 a.m., at Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church, Augusta, with the Rev. Paul Sherwood officiating. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall immediately following the service. Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Rhodes, beloved wife of Melton E. Rhodes Jr., died Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at home. She was 70 years old. Nona was born in Birmingham, Ala. in 1940 to Dr. and Mrs. (Sudie McLemore) Paul Harmon Parker. She was raised to be a fine lady by her father and her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John L. McLemore. As a majorette and flutist for the Meridian High School, she caught the eye and won the heart of Mel Rhodes. She followed him to the University of Mississippi where she became a Kappa Kappa Gamma. They were married at First Presbyterian Church in Meridian, Miss. on Aug. 4, 1961. Their first home together was in San Diego. John was born in Meridian. Subsequently, they moved to Marietta, where Rick was born. They established residence in Augusta in 1965 and Melanie was born here. Nona was a devoted member of Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church where she was an Elder and a Deacon and she was a faithful member of the Howington bible study. She loved church fellowship and she lived in her Lord’s grace. She was an active member of the Ladies Golf Association, the Titleholders Association, the Greenbrier Garden Club and enjoyed playing bridge with her friends. Nona’s ever-present smile and positive attitude will be long remembered by her family and friends. She touched lives and demonstrated Christian love in her every encounter. She loved Augusta, her many dear friends and enjoyed their fellowship here, in the mountains, at the beach and on regular travels to new destinations. She relished being on the go and seeking new adventures.

Survivors include her husband, Mr. Melton E. Rhodes Jr.; her brother, Dr. Paul H. Parker Jr. (Kerry); her three children: John Parker Rhodes (Lisa), Richard Evan Rhodes, and Melanie Rhodes Congdon (Jeff); three grandchildren: John Parker Rhodes Jr., Sadie Nannette Rhodes, and Melissa Katherine Rhodes; a niece, Mrs. Suzy Parker Johnson (Bruce); and three nephews: Lee Barnett Parker, Ben Barnett Parker, and John David Parker (Kelly).

She was preceded in death by her parents; her twin brother, Mr. Walter McLemore Parker Sr.; and her nephew, Mr. Walter McLemore Parker Jr.

The family will receive friends at the home of John and Lisa Rhodes today, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Please park on Henry Street or Hillcrest Avenue.)

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church or the University Healthcare Foundation.

Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com.

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

PATSY D. BRADLEY

2011-07-24T15:17:00.001-05:00

Meridian Star

July 24, 2011

Patsy D. Bradley

The Meridian Star
MERIDIAN —

Services for Ms. Patsy D. Bradley will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. at James F. Webb Funeral Home. Burial will be in Little Rock Cemetery. James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ms. Bradley, age 71, died Friday, July 22, 2011 at Jeff Anderson Regional Medical Hospital in Meridian. She was retired from Bellsouth Telephone Company.

She is survived by her Two Sisters, Ann Irby of Meridian, MS and Jerry Lynn Odum and her husband Riley of Laurel, MS; Brother in law, Paul Clark; Niece, Tammy Irby of Meridian, MS; by numerous other nieces, nephews and friends; and by her two loved pets, Sassy and Samantha.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Cora Lee Bradley; Sisters, Emma Jo Prather and Nan Clark.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Irby, Brad Woodruff, Billy Joe Clark, and Dennis Parmer.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Bobby Carmichael, Harold Cross Grove, and Ricky Odum.

Visitation will be held on Monday at James F. Webb Funeral Home from 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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

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

News from Jimmy Satterfield

2011-07-19T10:13:00.002-05:00

Jimmy Satterfield posted to Ouida Tomlinson on FaceBook:

Thanks Ouida for the birthday greetings. Sorry to be late but celebrated my birthday (July 9) with Natasha hiking up a mountain in her home country of Kazakhstan to see a beautiful waterfall and then to have wonderful picnic with Russian friends along the rushing white water river next to a trout farm. Most of time while in Almaty, Kazakhstan (Natasha's home town - look up in your Atlas) did not have access to computer. Thanks again and hope all is going good for you, Have a great day, Jimmy

(Note from Ouida: Sigh! Would that I could have a picnic on a mountain top beside a river in Russia on my birthday.)

Jo Ann Mills White

2011-07-17T17:59:00.000-05:00

Jo Ann White

JO ANN MILLS WHITE

2011-07-11T13:49:00.001-05:00

It is with sympathy and sorrow that we post Jo Ann's obituary:

Jo Ann White, 71, a long-term resident of Destin, Fla., died July 7, 2011, after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer.

She loved to travel the world, enjoyed being with her friends, and cherished the Destin area.

Jo Ann is survived by one brother, Jim Mills; one sister, Betty Sharman of Meridian, Miss.; two sons, David and Brad White of Hattiesburg, Miss.; a daughter, Connie White of Destin; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. downstairs at Harbor Docks in Destin.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Jo Ann's name may be made to the Okaloosa County Board of Commissioners, 302 N. Wilson St., Suite 302, Crestview, FL 32536. The funds will go to the local Okaloosa Emergency Management Agency to help support disaster preparedness and response efforts.

Published in Northwest Florida Daily News on July 9, 2011

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

The Help

2011-06-12T19:45:00.002-05:00

Book: amazon.com

Jackson, MS in the 60's - will bring you laughter, tears and reminders of old memories.

George W. Jones, Husband of Millie Majors Jones

2011-06-08T10:28:00.003-05:00

Funeral services for George William Jones will be held Thursday, at 11 a.m., at Stephens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Ruffin officiating. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery with Stephens Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Jones, 79, of Meridian, died Monday, June 6, 2011, at his home. He started his career in insurance with Liberty National Insurance and retired from Mutual Savings as District Manager. He also owned and operated his own business, Benefits for Seniors, for several years. He was a very active member of Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church where he served on various committees. He was a Deb Dad, member of Oakland Heights Masonic Lodge where he was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of The Scottish Rite Meridian Consistory.

Survivors include his wife, Millie Majors Jones of Meridian; daughters: Melanie M. Mann and her husband Bruce of Brandon, Michelle M. Boyd of Brookhaven, and Patricia J. Herrington and her husband Greg of Magee; sons: Scott McQuaig and his wife Kelly of Meridian, and Jack H. Jones of Jackson; seven grandchildren: Jessica McQuaig and Hunter McQuaig of Meridian, Natalie Leach and Jacob Gillian Boyd of Brookhaven, and Megan Jones of Magee; and brother, John H. Jones Jr. of Terry.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hanners, and Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Jones Sr.; and a son, George Jones Jr.

Memorials may be made to Poplar Springs Drive Baptist Church.

Pallbearers will be Wade Allen, Robert Coulter, Jackie Roberson, Alvis Smith and Harold Spence.

The family wants to express their heartfelt thanks to personnel of PDN and Hospice Compassus.

Visitation will be Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., at Stephens Funeral Home.

Source: The Meridian Star, June 8, 2011

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

Television Program on Alzheimer's

2011-06-03T07:13:00.001-05:00

Dr. Vincent Fortanasce, M.D., one of the featured guests on this program, wrote a book entitled The Anti-Alzheimer's Prescription which I purchased before our class reunion. At our class reunion, one of our medical classmates recommended the book to me, and I told him I had bought it a few months before.

This video mentions the D.E.A.R. program: diet, exercise, accentuate your brain's reserve, and rest and relaxation. Here is the website: http://www.dearprogram.com/dear_info.html

Amazing Grace

2011-05-24T09:41:00.005-05:00

Dear Class, thank you so much for your many kind e-mails. I have appreciated hearing from you so much during these past days.

Tom's funeral was yesterday, and my stamina was stretched to the limit, but I was blessed all day with my faith, love of friends, family and my church. I just wrote someone a few minutes ago : "What a blessing to be Catholic - there is so much grace in the funeral Mass - so much healing - so much love." For some reason, as time has passed and I've lost 4 grandparents, parents, other family members, my best friend and now my husband, the tears have slowed down, and I've gone from being inconsolable to being at peace when loved ones pass away. The only time I cried yesterday was when the honor guard placed the flag in my arms and said "On behalf of the President of United States . . . ." This Memorial Day I will be visiting Biloxi National Cemetery for a very special reason - to visit my World War II hero.

I have posted Tom's prayer card here. I especially thank Ivan Burnett who sent me the prayer on the back of the card. Ivan said that it was written by a minister friend of his and is so comforting. It expresses so much of what I wanted to say to Tom's son who lost his young wife (41 years old) in February and now his father.

Love & Prayers,
Ouida

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

Roy Elbert "Tom" Tomlinson

2011-05-20T11:34:00.002-05:00

We send our sympathy to Ouida in her time of sorrow.

Roy Elbert "Tom" Tomlinson

Roy Elbert "Tom" Tomlinson, age 87, of Diamondhead, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at his home.

Tom was born in Newark, Arkansas but grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He graduated from the University of Oklahoma.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and was stationed in Italy during World War II. During this period of service, he was a B-24 pilot, 757th Bomb Squadron, 459th Bomb Group. He also flew in Korea.

He retired from Houston Engineers in 1991.

Tom was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church and the Secular Franciscan Order with Our Lady of the Pearl fraternity.

He was an avid bridge player and sports fan. He and his wife, Ouida, shared a great love for dogs, especially Maltese. They were foster parents for rescued dogs.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Edna Tomlinson; his daughter-in-law, Laura R. Tomlinson; and his beloved Maltese, Poppy.
Survivors include his wife Ouida L. Tomlinson; children, Stuart R. Tomlinson, Laura Tomlinson, Jeff Tomlinson and Susan Tomlinson; grandchildren, Owen R. Tomlinson and Brooke L. Tomlinson; and numerous other loved ones, friends and pets.

Visitation will be Monday, May 23, 2011 from 10:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 p.m. at Annunciation Catholic Church (new church building). Burial with military honors will follow at the National Cemetery in Biloxi.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Annunciation Church Building Fund or to Northcentral Maltese Rescue (malteserescue.homestead.com) Arrangements by Riemann Family Funeral Home and memories may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com.

Call to Prayer for Victims of Flooding and Tornadoes

2011-05-17T19:48:00.001-05:00

It is requested that we join together to pray for the victims of the flooding which is happening along the Mississippi and other rivers, as the waters move along destructive paths, taking lives, homes, property, businesses, towns, crops, wildlife and cause so much suffering and loss. Prayers are also requested for victims of recent tornadoes which swept across many states, especially Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, where the same suffering and losses occurred. Let us join together to ask for God’s mercy and protection, for his comfort and assistance for all victims of these disasters. God of love and mercy – God of wind and water – hear the cry of the poor.

Love & Prayers,
Ouida Tomlinson, SFO

"Marge" (Barham) Sims and Capt. Thomas "Tom" M. Sims

2011-05-15T09:22:00.001-05:00

Memorial services for Mayotha M. "Marge" (Barham) Sims were held April 23 at St. Matthew's United Methodist Church in Annandale, Va., followed by a Celebration of Life reception. Burial was held on April 25 at the U.S. Naval Academy columbarium in Annapolis, Md.

Marge died Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. She was a graduate of Meridian High School, Meridian Community College and Mississippi Southern University.

Her husband, Capt. Thomas Malone Sims Jr., died March 14, 2011, at home in Annandale.

Tom and Marge lived in the Washington D.C. area for the last 28 years. The couple were volunteers for the National Military Family Association during much of that time. Tom was awarded the Presidential Medals of Service by George W. Bush and later by Barack Obama for his guidance and support of the association.

The couple’s volunteerism in the greater National Capital region extended over decades, guiding high school youth through their transition into adulthood at St. Matthew’s United Methodist Youth Fellowship in Annandale. Marge made detailed, artistic items for the church and served as a trustee. Tom served as church treasurer. Together, they delivered Meals on Wheels throughout Northern Virginia. At their favorite Meals on Wheels stop, instead of a "thank you" they received a “yeah, such as it is,” providing a story they relished greatly.

A 30-year U.S. Navy career kept the couple traveling from their original homes in Memphis, Tenn., for Tom and Meridian for Marge. They enjoyed tours of duty in Sasebo, Japan, where Tom earned a commendation for providing humanitarian aide to refugees of Vietnam on the USS Hector and in Atsugi, Japan where Tom earned the rank of Captain, Legion of Merit for his diplomatic work, and the Meritorious Service Medal.

Displaying amazing simultaneous events throughout their lives, while Tom was a member of the 9th Company Class of 1957 at Annapolis, he introduced Elvis to audiences of the Naval Academy’s WRNV radio station which was more accustomed to classical music. Marge was selected by the legendary Elvis to be the lone gal in a Meridian audience to be kissed by the burgeoning star in a pink silk suit. This concurrency continued even to their recent illnesses and their passing just 29 days apart.

During his 30 years of military service in the Navy’s Supply Corps, Tom survived direct fire while participating in the invasion of Lebanon, provided tactical support to the recovery ships used in the first NASA launches, and coordinated the building, opening and all supply logistics for a “Senator Stennis” project, the Naval Air Station in Meridian. It was during this tour of duty where Tom’s Austin Healey 3000 slowed long enough to "pick up" the former Mayotha Marjorie Barham.

The newly married couple was sent directly to Guantanamo Bay Cuba the week after U.S. President John F. Kennedy promised Fidel Castro U.S. military intervention. Despite those dicey assignments, the couple enjoyed 48 years together and has one daughter who survives them, Kathleen Diane Sims.

Memorials may be made to the National Military Family Assn. , 2500 North Van Dorn St., Suite 102, Alexandria, VA 22302-1601 or a preferred charity or church program.

Source: The Meridian Star Sun May 15, 2011, 06:30 AM CDT

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

American Success Story - Part 1

2011-05-12T08:38:00.004-05:00

American Success Story - Part 2

2011-05-12T08:35:00.000-05:00

Ultimate Dog Tease

2011-05-06T08:43:00.001-05:00

Tuscaloosa Tornado - Unedited Raw Version - 4/27/11

2011-04-27T23:10:00.000-05:00

Stand By Me

2011-04-27T22:44:00.001-05:00

Mary Ruth Jones Cullum

2011-04-27T16:33:00.002-05:00

Retired Bell South. Services for Mary Ruth Jones Cullum will be held Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Clarke-Venable Baptist Church, with Reverend Mark Vincent officiating. Burial will be in Meridian Memorial Park Cemetery with Robert Barham Family Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Cullum, 70, of Decatur, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at her residence. She was a 1958 graduate of Meridian High School. Mrs. Cullum was a member of Clarke-Venable Baptist Church. She served as past president of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce, vice president of East Central MS Telephone Pioneers and was a member of the Newton Historical Society, and the Newton County of Women’s Progressive Club. Mrs. Cullum was involved in numerous other activities benefiting her church and community. She was also very active in Newton County Relay for Life. Survivors include her daughter, Teresa Haggard Dearing of Lauderdale; brother, Robert Jones of Easley, S.C.; special nieces, Chris Smith of Denver, CO, Judy Hambrick of Morton, MS; special nephew, Thomas Brannan of Easley, S.C.; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Cullum; parents, Thomas Clarke Jones and Sarah Armstrong Jones; and sister, Janet Jones Henry. In lieu of flowers and gifts the family requests memorials be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Decatur, MS. Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Clarke Venable Baptist Church. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com. Visitation will be held Friday 5-7 at the funeral home and Saturday, one hour prior to the service at the church.

2 OF MY WORKS CURRENTLY ON EXHIBIT AT MONTGOMERY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

2011-04-27T15:56:00.001-05:00

Here is MOVING TARGET II, 48" x 48" x 5", Acrylic on Shaped Canvas.

ONE WIRE, 12" x 12" x 3", Wire and Tacks on Canvas Board.

The Hamster

2011-04-27T14:30:00.001-05:00

This lively pet hamster will keep you company throughout the day. Watch him run on his wheel, drink water, and eat the food you feed him by clicking your mouse. Click the center of the wheel to make him get back on it.

Marty Davidson to receive Ellis Island Medal of Honor

2011-04-22T13:44:00.002-05:00

Meridian Star

April 22, 2011
Marty Davidson to receive Ellis Island Medal of Honor

By Jennifer Jacob Brown / jbrown@themeridianstar.com
The Meridian Star

MERIDIAN — Meridianite Marty Davidson is slated to receive the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, a national award sponsored by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, in New York on May 7.

Davidson is the chairman and owner of Southern Pipe and Supply Company.

According to the NECO Web site, the award is designed to, "pay homage to the immigrant experience," as well as individual achievement.

"The honorees are remarkable Americans who exemplify outstanding qualities in both their personal and professional lives, while continuing to preserve the richness of their particular heritage," the Web site reads. "We honor them because they create a better world of all of us in the future by the work of today."

Davidson will represent the immigrant experience through his Jewish and Russian heritage.

Notable past honorees include Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, Gen. Colin Powell, Sen. John McCain, Attorney Gen. Janet Reno, Rosa Parks, Elie Wiesel, Frank Sinatra, Bob Hope, Joe Dimaggio, Yogi Berra, Muhammad Ali, Walter Cronkite, Quincy Jones and many others.

Davidson will be the second Mississippian to receive the award. The award will be given during a ceremony on Ellis Island. Ellis Island was the gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States from 1892 to 1954.

Marty Davidson's family first settled in America in the early 1900's when his grandfather, Russian-born Louis Davidson, immigrated. Louis Davidson started the company that would become Southern Pipe and Supply, a plumbing supply company that is now in its 72nd year of operation and its fourth generation of family management.

Louis Davidson started a junk company in Meridian called St. Louis Junk Company. The company started selling bathtubs, and in 1938, Louis Davidson opened Southern Pipe and Supply with his sons Sammie and Meyer.

Marty Davidson, the son of Meyer Davidson, started working at Southern Pipe when he was five years old and continued working summers until he left for college. He began working for the company full-time in 1962. In 1968, he purchased the company from his father.

In that same year, Klu Klux Klan members bombed the home of Meyer Davidson because of his public stance against the bombing of synagogues and churches in Mississippi.

Forty-eight years later, Southern Pipe and Supply has grown from four branches in three states to 93 branches in seven states. In 2010, it was ranked as the seventh largest distributor of plumbing supplies in the United States and the second largest regional distributor by Supply House Times.

Davidson's son, Jay, is now the president of the company.

NECO feels that the story of Southern Pipe exemplifies the type of immigrant story that could only happen in the United States, where an immigrant's journey from Russia evolved into a family company the size of Southern Pipe and Supply.

Davidson has previously been awarded the local Hartley D. Peavey Award for Entrepreneurial Excellence, Neville Humanitarian Award, and Meridian Star Citizen of the Year Award, and is honored in the Mississippi Business Hall of Fame.

Meridian Star

SHOTGUN.mp4

2011-04-20T20:05:00.003-05:00

Live from THE SUCARNOCHEE REVUE. Justion McCoy, Jacky Jack White and the late ALBERT MORTON on vocals and saxophone with The House Rockers. 4/1/11, at the Temple, Meridian, MS.

The Sucarnochee Revue is a one hour Radio program featuring the music, and musicians from the Black Belt Region of Mississippi and Alabama. The program airs on 55 radio stations and will start airing as a weekly series on Mississippi Public Television in April 2011. The host of the "Sucarnochee Revue" is Jacky Jack White. Jacky Jack White has had songs on the charts as a singer/songwriter since 1985. Some of the artists who have recorded his songs are: Ray Stevens, Charley Pride, Buddy Jewell, Steve Wariner, Neal McCoy and Mark Lowery. Jack received an ASCAP Award for "If I Didn't Love You", and a NSAI Award for the #1 Southern Gospel song, "When Men Pray." Jack records on Sucarnochee Records a subsidiary label of Silverwolf Records.

See website of Sucarnochee Review & Record Company

George Cummings and Jacky Jack White on The Morning Show wmox on USTREAM. Radio

2011-04-20T19:41:00.001-05:00

Video streaming by Ustream

Lee Arthur Rhodes, Deceased

2011-04-07T06:02:00.002-05:00

Mary Jane (Kelly) Heisterkamp recently sent me an obituary from The Meridian Star, dated March 25, 2011. It brought back old memories from high school and probably will for you also. The obituary begins:

Services for Lee Arthur “House Rocker” Rhodes will be held Saturday, at 2 p.m., at Haven Chapel United Methodist Church with Rev. Cynthia Cross officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Berry and Gardner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Rhodes, 88, of Meridian, died Monday, Mar. 21, 2011, at Anderson Regional Medical Center. He was born June 22, 1922, in Meridian. He served the community as the first African-American disc jockey in Meridian at WOKK Radio Station.

Do you remember him? I remember his voice on the radio, and Mary Jane says he would come into the Activities Building and check with Ms. Kimbrall and head straight for the juke box, open his bag of records and start to work. She says that he always had the latest songs and some would go over and talk to him and ask if he had certain songs. He tried to keep everyone happy with the music. He was a good and kind man. May he rest in peace.

Berry and Gardner Funeral Home

Berry and Gardner Funeral Home was in charge of Mr. Rhodes’ funeral. I went to their website, and there is a page of interesting history, going back over 100 years. See website.

The Production of "Tony and Gary"

2011-04-06T10:29:00.002-05:00

Two years ago I met at a social gathering a young documentary filmmaker. Having watched an unusual story unfold over 20 years, I wrote to her a week after the party and proposed a film idea, told her I would pay her expenses to and from New York and that my brother would house and feed her for three days. She was excited about the story, went to Georgia, shot 12 hours of footage and, then, I did not hear from her again until a few weeks ago when she sent me the completed film.

The back story of this film is that my younger brother, Tony, became the legal guardian of Gary, a mentally retarded, paranoid schizophrenic, after he read in the newspaper that the fate of this unfortunate man, who regularly came into the studio to watch Tony make furniture, was to be a ward of the state of Georgia, i.e., institutionalized. Tony went to court and petitioned to become Gary's legal guardian so that Gary could live in the home that he grew up in.

This is a tender snapshot of the relationship between two artists, one who has an MFA in sculpture and the other who collects and displays halloween decorations.

Tony and Gary

(Note from Ouida: Tee's film follows this post or you can watch on YouTube.)

Tony and Gary

2011-04-04T21:14:00.000-05:00

Lessons in Life recommends: Great book with special bonuses

2011-03-17T07:47:00.003-05:00

by John Chancellor

If you enjoy reading books that teach important lessons about life, then I have a great recommendation for you. The book is The Hero's Choice - Living from the Inside Out by Dr. Roger K. Allen.

Currently, Roger is running an Amazon.com promotion for those who buy the book in the next few days. With the purchase of the book, you get some additional resources that can be very valuable in your self-development process.

You can read more about the bonuses and how to get them here:
http://www.livebigprogram.com/heroschoice

An additional bonus is an audio program by Roger called Making Things Happen. I was provided a copy of this program for review and I can honestly say that the value of this one program is worth many times what the book cost. I have listened to this program over a dozen times and still gain new and deeper insights each time I listen to the program.

If you wish to know more about the book, here's a link to a review I wrote about the book: http://www.amazon.com/review/R1LJTDQFU73H5U/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

For those who don't live in the U.S., the book is available in a Kindle version. If you don't have a Kindle, Amazon.com offers a free app which allows you to read a Kindle version on your computer.

The book costs less than $12. It's a great read, and while I'm not familiar with the other bonuses, the Making Things Happen audio program will be a valuable addition to your self-development tools. (It's in MP3 format for instant download.)

In the interest of full disclosure, I get no financial incentive for recommending this book. I believe the book is a great resource, and coupled with the audio program Roger is adding as a bonus, it's a tremendous bargain.

If you want the book with all the bonuses, act quickly before the promotion ends.

Is This Our Missing Gift To the School?

2011-03-11T20:58:00.007-06:00

Check out the tile at the top of the photo which says "Class of 1958." Is this our missing gift to the school? My son and his family went to a pep rally at MHS, and he noticed the tile. It is in the gym. He remembered that we had looked for our school gift before the reunion so made this picture. Let me know what you think via e-mail!!

Jinny Curran Walz' Daughter's Family

2011-03-06T23:54:00.003-06:00

Look Who I Found on FaceBook!! Jinny & Newt

2011-02-15T18:17:00.001-06:00

Jinny Curran Walz

OXFORD SNOW | The Oxford Eagle

2011-02-09T15:41:00.000-06:00

OXFORD SNOW | The Oxford Eagle

Through our laws, Mississippi must say ‘No!’ to such horrors

2011-02-07T12:37:00.000-06:00

By Sandy Williams

It is the headline that has haunted my thoughts for the last several days. “More than 30 dead dogs and 6 cats found at the bottom of a ravine in Prentiss County, Mississippi.” Some had been beaten, some had been shot, some had been tortured and hanged. As I watched a news clip in horror, I saw several little puppies lying at the bottom of that ravine with their heads crushed in. How could anyone commit such a cruel and sick act of violence?

My mind keeps seeing someone or several people standing at the top of that ravine, looking down and laughing. They feel a sense of excitement, a sense of power over those helpless animals. They had done the unspeakable and they were getting away with it. What they didn’t feel was remorse. People who commit such horrible acts of violence have no conscience, and if they do it once, they will do it again.

My mind keeps thinking of the local people from that area watching the evening news and there on the screen, to their horror, is their precious pet lying at the bottom of that ravine. Days before their family dog had suddenly disappeared from the safety of their own yard. Or their home had been invaded by thieves and not only did they steal their sense of security, they took their most valuable possession, their beloved little puppy.

My mind keeps thinking of those individuals who are so disturbed and sick that they commit these unforgivable acts of violence against animals and they are not adequately punished for their crimes. How can it be that the state in which I live does not consider such acts of violence against a helpless living creature a felony?

It is a fact that individuals with a history of abuse and violence toward animals will eventually turn their rage on a human being. Every serial killer in history has had a past of abusing innocent animals before they turned to torturing and mutilating humans.

Now, I want to take your mind back to Prentiss County. As you look down into that ravine, to your horror you see a small, innocent child lying lifeless on the rocks below.

Then I want you to sit down, right now, and write or e-mail your state senator and your representative or call them personally and tell them this must be the year that Mississippi makes animal cruelty against dogs and cats a first-offense felony in our state. We are sick and tired of all of the excuses of who this law might offend. As citizens and voters in Mississippi, all we are concerned about is who this law will protect.

Sandy Williams, of Tunica, is executive director of the Tunica Humane Society. For contact information on your legislators go to ms-fact.org.

Read more: http://www.sunherald.com/2011/02/05/2835484/through-our-laws-mississippi-must.html#ixzz1DIXqsXlG

Photo Taken by Dr. William Betts

2011-02-07T11:10:00.004-06:00

William Betts, from Old Hickory, Tenn., took this photo and wrote this description: "Beside one another, staring at one another for more than 100 years since their birth, a saguaro cactus boldly embraces a mate at Sabino Canyon." Arizona Daily Starr

Look Who I Found on FaceBook!! Nancy Collier Ranager & Grandchildren

2011-02-05T18:28:00.004-06:00

Look Who I found on FaceBook!! Denny & Connie Powers

2011-02-03T21:15:00.003-06:00

Look Who I Found on FaceBook!! Shirley Broadhead Hamilton & Daughters

2011-02-03T20:56:00.001-06:00

Y'all are fabulous!

Look Who I Found on FaceBook!! Pansy McCarra Mosby

2011-02-01T11:45:00.002-06:00

Pansy McCarra Mosby

Look Who I Found on FaceBook!! Ouida, Tashee & Abby

2011-02-01T11:00:00.004-06:00

At my niece's wedding in Oxford. She had the wedding in her mother's home. It had been planned for outside, but, of course, it was raining. The home was built by our grandparents in the 1930's. My sister, Shelia, added about 2,000 sf to it. She has furnished it with family furniture, reupholstered and/or refinished, and collected over a long period of time. The home is her dream come true. It is wonderful - full of childhood memories.

Look Who I Found on FaceBook!! David & Gay Elliott

2011-01-31T08:49:00.001-06:00

Snow on Oxford Square

2011-01-12T17:38:00.000-06:00

Zero to 10...... inches of snow on the Oxford square from scottburtonphotography on Vimeo.

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

2010-12-24T18:50:00.001-06:00

Merry Christmas and A Blessed New Year

2010-12-24T18:33:00.003-06:00

Love & Prayers,

Ouida

We were the class of 1958, members of the Greatest Generation!

2010-12-23T18:39:00.001-06:00

We were the class of 1958, members of the Greatest Generation as well as children of the Greatest Generation. Born in 1940, we are also called members of the Traditional Generation.

Our childhood, post World War II, "was the best of times . . . it was the age of wisdom . . . it was the epoch of belief . . .it was the season of Light . . . it was the spring of hope . . . we had everything before us . . .we were all going direct to Heaven . . . ." (A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens.) At least, that's the way I felt about it. We were truly blessed.

Perhaps the major failure of the Greatest or Traditional Generation was the failure to instill in our children those values and traditions that our parents gave us. I read recently that generations run in cycles, and after about 70 years it all starts over. So as we celebrate our 70th year in 2010, let us pray especially for the babies in our families. May they return to the foundations upon which this country was founded and to lives centered on religious faith, family and absolute truths.

- Ouida Tomlinson -

Remembering Jeanette

2010-11-30T11:26:00.005-06:00

(Jeanette Ferguson Noe danced to Steam Heat on the Ted Mack Amatur House during our high school days. See also this dance routine from "The Pajama Game": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAKQauAfcZU)

PROGRESSION WITH FALL LEAVES

2010-11-01T21:03:00.001-05:00

Here is my sculpture "Progression" under a maple tree in my yard.
"Progression" is composed of 9 bent brushed aluminum tubes.
Love those fall leaves!

Reunion - MHS Classes of '55 & '56 - We Are Invited

2010-10-27T09:56:00.002-05:00

The MHS Classes of '55 and '56 are having a joint class reunion on Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2, 2011 in Meridian. It's open to anyone from any class year at MHS. The schedule of events will be coming out soon.

The location of the reunion activities will be the new Holiday Inn. The new Holiday Inn has been constructed about where the old Nelva Restaurant used to be located on the north frontage road of I-20 & 59. Reservations are now available. Be certain you tell them you are with the MHS reunion to get a better rate.

There are other very nice hotels in the immediate vicinity of the Holiday Inn in the event it's booked when you try to get reservations. The Hampton Inn and the new Hilton Garden Inn are both about a city block to the north of the new Holiday Inn.

DO YOU REMEMBER THESE?

2010-10-24T09:11:00.001-05:00

Burma Shave with the Statler Brothers...., turn up sound.

You may need to watch it twice; once to watch the

Burma shave signs change and once to catch all the pictures

plus listening to the music of the Statler Brothers. THIS

IS REALLY GREAT.

Most folks under 50 would have no idea what we are talking about..

'Too bad they missed it!'

CLICK : Http://oldfortyfives.com/DYRT.htm

Thomas E. Crawford Sr.

2010-10-20T19:37:00.003-05:00

The Meridian Star

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Thomas Eugene "Jack" Crawford Sr., 70, of Pensacola, Fla., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, surrounded by his family. Mr. Crawford was a native of Meridian but has been a resident of Pensacola for the past 26 years. He was a member of Nativity Catholic Church. He was also a member of The Knights of Columbus and The United States Submarine Veterans Association. He was a retired submariner with U.S. Navy with 26 years of service. He was retired from NAS-Pensacola as a civilian employee with 15 years of service.

He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Grace Crawford; daughter and son-in-law: Felicia and Jeff Smith; two sons and daughters-in-law: James and Marie Crawford and Thomas Jr. "Tommy" and Michelle Crawford; three grandchildren: Hannah, Abbey and Alaina; two brothers: Frankie and Carolyn and Wayne and Diane Crawford; three sisters: Sarah Curry, Dot and Bob Rawls and Laverne and Raymond Culpepper; and, numerous nieces, nephews, others relatives and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Ernest "Buddy" Crawford.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, at 10 a.m., at Nativity Catholic Church with Monsignor Michael Mooney as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home South, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is in charge of arrangements.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home today, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Condolences may be placed online at www.fcfhs.com.
___________________________________

Eugene Crawford in our 1958 annual. From our 50th reunion booklet:

CRAWFORD, THOMAS EUGENE, 7905 Charter Oaks Dr., Pensacola, FL 32514
Grace and I married 9 June 1962. We celebrated our 46th anniversary this past June. We have three kids (two boys and a girl) all grown and living very good lives. We have three grandchildren; one by each child. We retired from the U.S. Navy in December 1983 after 26 years. I then worked at the Pensacola Naval Air Station for 18 years before I had to retire due to health reasons. I am sorry that we will not be able to attend the reunion due to a medical problem that hit me approximately three years ago. The doctor does not want me traveling. We sure hope the best for everyone.
____________________________________

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 them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

The Scoop - John Lennon: Imagine him at 70

2010-10-09T14:28:00.004-05:00

CLICK ON "The Scoop" below:

The Scoop - John Lennon: Imagine him at 70: "John Lennon: Imagine him at 70 London Media

John Lennon pictured in 1972, left, and an artist's interpretation of how the singer would look today.Google is using its logo to display Yoko Ono's sketch of John Lennon, and on the occasion of the ex-Beatle's 70th birthday, a mock-up photo of Lennon as he would look today was created by a digital artist. The photo is digitally aged, and assumes that Lennon would opt for a shorter haircut ... and the same old round-frame glasses."

RainyMood.com

2010-09-27T15:18:00.001-05:00

RainyMood.com

Sent to me by Millie!

You Raise Me Up

2010-09-27T12:31:00.002-05:00

Hurricane Igor - Newfoundland

Source

Also, another version by Celtic Women

88 Year Old Mayor - What A Woman - What A Story!!

2010-09-13T14:40:00.002-05:00

9/11 Bud Commercial - AIRED ONLY ONCE

2010-09-11T18:25:00.000-05:00

You're Missing

2010-09-11T08:24:00.000-05:00

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May they rest in peace.

Amen.

Forever Mom

2010-09-02T21:29:00.001-05:00

For all of you who are interested, I not only write funny stories, but I was blessed with the ability to RHYME! Because of my four foot surgeries, I can no longer dance or jump rope, so I put together a poem about my life.

I call this "FOREVER MOM"

There was a very special little girl,
The apple of everyone's eye.
She loved to run and skip and play,
And swing so high in the sky.

This little girl wanted to be
Older and grown up some day,
So all of her dreams would be real,
Instead of just fun and play.

She wanted to be a school teacher,
And help children learn wrong from right,
Learn to live in harmony,
To be peaceful and not fight.

She dreamed of being a good doctor,
Healing the sick and the sore,
And finding a cure for cancer,
Helping the rich and the poor.

She wanted to be a famous writer,
Have her thoughts in black and white,
For all to read and analyze,
To her, this would be a delight.

She wanted to be an artist.
Beautiful pictures from her mind's eye,
Would be put on canvas and framed,
And placed in stores for people to buy.

Teacher, writer, painter,
Or even doctor or nurse,
These were all occupations
That would give her a very fat purse.

But then she met her sweetheart,
And her plans got turned around.
He brought her joy and happiness,
And her heart was truly bound.

He wanted her to be his wife,
And give him babies to enjoy.
And if it could be in God's plan,
They could have a girl and a boy.

She gave up her plans to be famous,
And became wife and mother and more.
For her life was now so busy,
And certainly not a bore.

First she had a little girl,
The apple of everyone's eye.
She loved to rock and sing lullibies,
Play dolly, make cookies and mud pie.

Then another little girl was born,
A real beauty with long dark hair.
She was a "new dolly" for her sister.
They were a very special pair.

Two years later a son was born.
This was definitely God's plan,
To carry on his daddy's name
When he became a man.

Then life's worst enemy came calling,
One dark June night.
And took her dear husband
Forever out of her sight.

His love was gone, but hers remained,
In a pocket of her heart.
Instead of being for one great man,
Her love was now in three parts.

Life was so hard for the lady,
Who had now grown so forlorn,
Until another nice man appeared to her
Early one November morn.

"I want to help you be happy.
I know you'll love me....You'll see.
I'll always love you, dear lady.
Please, will you marry me?"

The lady was so alone and sad.
Her heart was playing games.
Was this feeling she had real love,
Or would she just be filled with blame?

Again, she didn't know what to do,
Or what would be best for all.
She needed his strength and companionship,
So she agreed for him to call.

Again, the lady got married.
He promised to make her life good.
And soon she realized that she loved him,
Just like he said she would.

Another son was born to her,
A very special child.
He brought them love and happiness,
And made her life worthwhile.

Her eyes were finally opened,
As she saw the joy she had.
The years she had felt so helpless,
Now almost made her mad.

How blessed she was to have had so much,
Not in fame or fortune you see,
But to have so much love from her family,
Was better than fame could be.

Now her children are all grown,
And gone from her happy nest.
So it must be in God's plan
For the lady now to rest.

Today, she looks a lot older,
And the wrinkles are beginning to show.
But she is proud of her little clan.
Just talk to her and you'll know.

In God's plan, life's road continues,
And the lady's work is not done.
Her children have given her grandchildren to teach,
Oh my goodness, what fun!

There is nothing sweeter in this world,
Than the love of a grandchild so true.
To hold their little hand in yours,
And be told, "Nany, I want to be like you."

Angel Flight

2010-08-31T19:33:00.000-05:00

Seeing the Suffering of Puppy Mills Firsthand

2010-08-24T18:34:00.000-05:00

Seeing the Suffering of Puppy Mills Firsthand

This article describes the Mississippi puppy raid as seen in the video in previous post which is the blog for my dogs and fosters. These conditions and puppy mills are found everywhere, not just Mississippi. Mississippi needs laws which would make animal cruelty a felony, not just a slap on the wrist with a fine.

Mississippi Pupy Mill Raid by HSUS

2010-08-24T18:26:00.000-05:00

Mississippi Pupy Mill Raid by HSUS

Art Collection

2010-08-17T23:50:00.001-05:00

'Bama misspells 'Mississippi' on football tickets | ajc.com

2010-08-17T16:13:00.000-05:00

'Bama misspells 'Mississippi' on football tickets | ajc.com

70 Year Old Jockey Wins Race

2010-08-13T21:15:00.000-05:00

Don't discount us 70-year-olds. We are winners.
Get out of your rocking chair and shake, rattle and roll!

I told my Mama once, when she was in her 80's,
that if she wanted to stay out of a nursing home,
then keep moving - keep walking - keep exercising.
That's what she did up into her 90's.
She was in good health until the end.
At 65 she went skiing with me.
This was about the time she went white water rafting.
At 70 she was square dancing at the World's Fair in New Orleans.

DAUPHIN ISLAND

2010-08-10T11:15:00.000-05:00

We (daughter and grandson and I) are staying at Dauphin Island for a week. I love the non-commercialism and "back-to-nature" atmosphere here. We see no oil, and with the tourists staying away in droves and as you can see by the photo, we have the beach to ourselves, except for the crabs, sea turtles (laying season), and schools of large silver fish that are easy to spot in the clear water. We step on flounders as we wade - oops, and discover hermit crabs with our toes - ouch!

I Fought For You

2010-08-08T15:34:00.002-05:00

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New Building and Changes to Meridian High School

2010-08-08T14:03:00.000-05:00

The picture in the left foreground is the new 9th grade buidling that has been built on the original Meridian High School campus. The picture is taken from a parking area along 23rd avenue.

The MHS 10th grade was moved from Kate Griffin to MHS some years ago. The 8th and 7th grades were also moved to new middle schools throughout the city some years ago. In moving the 9th grade students to MHS, Kate Griffin will be closed as a public school, but will reopen in time to serve a different purpose yet to be decided.

The tennis courts on Poplar Springs Drive (sadly, for those of us on the tennis team in '58) have been removed and the area is simply vacant and grassy at this point. Our shade tree and water fountain were also removed. New tennis courts have been built south of the old baseball and football practice field on 24th avenue.

Lots of changes, but all looks to be painted and kept up well, so we can continue to be proud of the school.

CATS Varsity Football Schedule - 2010

2010-08-08T11:51:00.000-05:00

Football Season is right around the corner. Meridian High opens the 2010 campaign with a home game against cross-county rival West Lauderdale on August 20, just 13 days away. The remainder of the schedule is below.

Date Opponent Place Time

August 20 West Lauderdale @Home 7:00pm

August 27 Wayne County Away 7:00pm

September 3 Starkville @Home 7:00pm

September 10 Quitman Away 7:00pm

September 24 Natchez* @Home 7:00pm

October 1 Hattiesburg* Away 7:00pm

October 8 Oak Grove* @Home 7:00pm

October 15 Brandon* Away 7:00pm

October 22 Wingfield* @Home 7:00pm

October 29 Jim Hill* @Home 7:00pm

November 5 Terry* Away 7:00pm

* Denotes 6A Region 3 Contest

THE BEATLES- HERE COMES THE SUN

2010-08-08T07:00:00.000-05:00

MILLIE MAJORS JONES, RECOGNITION DAY

2010-08-04T07:40:00.003-05:00

Here is Millie with Bettye Kimbrell on L and Pattie Robinson on R, at a recent Recognition Day at Poplar Springs Baptist Church, where Millie has been a member since she was 15. They have all taught Sunday School (first grade) for 20 years! Congratulations, Millie!

Millie has had to retire from teaching in order to care for her husband George, who has Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

My Dream Come True

2010-08-01T10:20:00.001-05:00

He came for an overnight visit recently.
The doctor has prescribed
bedrest for me. LOL.

Ouida

Visiting his Mom's 1st grade class.
He's available to give you lessons.

Ole Miss Student Union Jai Ho Break-out

2010-07-31T10:47:00.000-05:00

Happy 70th Birthday Bugs Bunny! - Starpulse.com

2010-07-28T19:05:00.001-05:00

Happy 70th Birthday Bugs Bunny! - Starpulse.com

Ringo Starr Is 70 Today!!!

2010-07-07T18:17:00.000-05:00

Ringo is 70 today. Peace and Love!

2010 Mississippi Lions All State Band

2010-07-04T22:19:00.002-05:00

The 2010 Mississippi Lions All State Band during practice in Ellisville, Mississippi in recent weeks. They won first place in international competition this past week in Australia.

Meridian High Wildcats '58

Joyce Thompson Rogers Obituary

Thank you

Norma Rawlings Webb (Sister of Gay Rawlings Elliott)

Norma Rawlings Webb

Joyce Thompson Rogers

Happy New Year

Giggle With Goats

Virginia Horton Carmichael, Teacher, MHS

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Obituary of Jackie Houston Tyner

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Happy Hanukkah

Saluting Meridian's Oldest Living Tree

Dion DiMucci - Great musician from the 50's and today!

Dion Dimucci - from the 50's and still performing

That's Alright Mama - You Did Good, Patsy

It Pays to Keep the Old Things

Meridian High School Football Team '57-58

Roster

Fall Leaves Were Lovely This Year

The Original Stroll - February 1958

Bare Essentials: Minimalism in the 21st Century

Cano, My Foster is Ready for Adoption

Tony Michael Storey

"One Wire," Piece Selected for Chicago Exhibition

Grandparents with webcam become new online stars

Webcam 101 for Seniors

Triangle Restaurant Chik Steak Recipe

New Facebook group Remember When in Meridian MS

He Is A Very Nice Boy

August Birthdays

Nona Parker Rhodes

PATSY D. BRADLEY

Meridian Star

Patsy D. Bradley

News from Jimmy Satterfield

Jo Ann Mills White

JO ANN MILLS WHITE

The Help

George W. Jones, Husband of Millie Majors Jones

Television Program on Alzheimer's

Amazing Grace

Roy Elbert "Tom" Tomlinson

Call to Prayer for Victims of Flooding and Tornadoes

"Marge" (Barham) Sims and Capt. Thomas "Tom" M. Sims

American Success Story - Part 1

American Success Story - Part 2

Ultimate Dog Tease

Tuscaloosa Tornado - Unedited Raw Version - 4/27/11

Stand By Me

Mary Ruth Jones Cullum

2 OF MY WORKS CURRENTLY ON EXHIBIT AT MONTGOMERY MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

The Hamster

Marty Davidson to receive Ellis Island Medal of Honor

SHOTGUN.mp4

George Cummings and Jacky Jack White on The Morning Show wmox on USTREAM. Radio

Lee Arthur Rhodes, Deceased

The Production of "Tony and Gary"

Tony and Gary

Lessons in Life recommends: Great book with special bonuses

Is This Our Missing Gift To the School?

Jinny Curran Walz' Daughter's Family

Look Who I Found on FaceBook!! Jinny & Newt

OXFORD SNOW | The Oxford Eagle

Through our laws, Mississippi must say ‘No!’ to such horrors

Photo Taken by Dr. William Betts

Look Who I Found on FaceBook!! Nancy Collier Ranager & Grandchildren

Look Who I found on FaceBook!! Denny & Connie Powers

Look Who I Found on FaceBook!! Shirley Broadhead Hamilton & Daughters

Look Who I Found on FaceBook!! Pansy McCarra Mosby

Look Who I Found on FaceBook!! Ouida, Tashee & Abby

Look Who I Found on FaceBook!! David & Gay Elliott

Snow on Oxford Square

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Merry Christmas and A Blessed New Year

We were the class of 1958, members of the Greatest Generation!

Remembering Jeanette

PROGRESSION WITH FALL LEAVES

Reunion - MHS Classes of '55 & '56 - We Are Invited

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