A Post from Poppy's Mom
Update on my life with the dogs.
Ouida
In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958
Monday, February 6, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Joyce Thompson Rogers Obituary
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.
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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 Joyce, 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.
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.
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O
God our Father, Creator of all the living,
we entrust to Your gentle
careall those we love who have gone before us;
and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again.
Eternal rest, grant unto Joyce, 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.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Thank you
Thank
You
Dear Ones -
Dear Ones -
When
evening pulls the curtain to
And pins
it with a star,
Remember
you have a friend
No
matter where you are. *
(*Amen Brother Ben, A Mississippi Collection
of Children’s Rhymes by Maurice C. Brown.)
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Norma Rawlings Webb (Sister of Gay Rawlings Elliott)
January 29, 2012
Norma Rawlings Webb
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.
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
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.
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.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Virginia Horton Carmichael, Teacher, MHS
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
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December 18, 2011
The Meridian Star
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.)
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
(brother of Larry Tyner)
December 13, 2011The Meridian Star
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.
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.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Saluting Meridian's Oldest Living Tree
Saluting Meridian's Oldest Living Tree
This tree is in front of my son's home on Poplar Springs Drive.
Ouida
This tree is in front of my son's home on Poplar Springs Drive.
Ouida
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Dion DiMucci - Great musician from the 50's and today!
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Also you might enjoy this interview with Dion:
http://youtu.be/ALHaURijVQ4
Thursday, December 1, 2011
1958 Track Team
This group picture of the 1958 track team appeared
in the following year's annual so perhaps you have not seen it.
You may right click your mouse to save to your computer.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
It Pays to Keep the Old Things
I
have had three Elvis Presley records under Sun Label that I have kept under glass all
these years. My cousin and I put them on E-Bay and sold them last night
for $l,l67.00. Can you imagine??!! They were 78 rpm and were the first three songs
that he had out in 1954. I probably paid $.75 each for them so I did make
a wonderful profit. I want you all to know that it pays to keep the old
things.
Patsy McDonald
Patsy McDonald
Meridian High School Football Team '57-58
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.
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!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Fall Leaves Were Lovely This Year
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.
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