Mullens 1956 News

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It is with tears and great sadness that I write this email. Patsy passed away at 12:30 pm. today. We had been with her since 6:30 am this morning. Watching her struggle to breathe the past two weeks was very difficult for us even though we knew she was heavily sedated and was in no pain. John, Stewart, Erin and I were all with her when she passed, just as it should be. She told John and me several times that she was ready to go and that gives immeasurable comfort. No more pain or suffering with which she was so well acquainted. Life without Patsy will not be the same. She meant so much to so many of us. Thank all of you for your love for Patsy, prayers, concern, and kind email responses. Patsy's loving sister, Barbara

If any of you want to send a card to members of her family the following is their address

Mother--
Mildred Shrader
Glenwood Park Retirement Village
1924 Glenwood Park Rd
Princeton, WV 24740

Her sister
Barbara & John Cooke
188 Rum Gully Lane
Chapin, SC 29036

Brother
Gail & Lana Shrader
8421 Morgans Way
Raleigh, NC 27613

Richard Shrewsbury passed away late Friday night or early Saturday morning. He had been sick for over 10 years. I talked to his wife this afternoon after hearing of his death yesterday. I will send her a plant from us. I am sure she would appreciate a card.

Address is:
Box 6
Strong, AR 71765

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Douglas Ray Cook, 70, of Asheville, N.C., passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009, at John F. Keever, Jr., Solace Hospice Center in Asheville, N.C., after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Born at Caloric, W.Va., Jan. 21, 1939, he was the son of the late Sterlie and Madeline Street Cook. He was a 1956 graduate of Mullens High School. Doug was a standout athlete in many sports and was proud to be a Rebel. During his senior year, he was offered football scholarships to West Virginia University and Emory & Henry College in Virginia. He chose instead to serve his country in the U.S. Air Force. After discharge, he lived and worked in Chicago and Indiana for many years. Doug owned and operated a restaurant in Indiana. He loved all sports and especially loved to fish. He was preceded in death by wife Barbara. Survivors include brother, Dr. Larry N. Cook and wife Donna of Mohall, N.D.; sister, Jean and husband Millard Powers of Sophia, W.Va.; stepson, Dirk Zollinger and wife Vicky of Ranger, Texas; stepdaughter Glenna and husband Charles Nosek of LaGrange, Ind.; four stepgrandchildren and four great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Doug is also survived by the Class of 1956, Mullens High School, and a close friend, Janice Williams of Bristol, Va. His classmates have been very supportive of him throughout his entire life and especially through his illness with their visits, calls, and cards. He attended all the class reunions every five years for 50 years, the last being in 2006, their 50th. His brother Larry N. Cook, M.D., attended to him during all his illness and death. Doug attended the Baptist Church in Asheville, N.C. At his request, there will be no services. Burial will be in LaGrange, Ind. Memorial donations may be made to the John F. Keever, Jr., Solace Hospice Center at PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813. Information submitted by Melton Mortuary, Inc., Beckley, W.Va.

I just got back from spending about three hours with Doug at the Hospice House in Asheville. He really looks bad and had a rough night last night, but he knew me and we had some good conversation. I told him our classmates were thinking of him and praying for him. He said to tell everyone thanks for everything. I really don't think he's going to be with us very long. He is so very thin and his color isn't good at all. I'll keep you posted.

Doug was moved to a Hospice House this week. He's in the John Keever Solace Center, 21 Belvedere Road, Asheville, NC. His daughter called me this morning and she said Doug told her, "I believe this journey is about over". I plan to go see him tomorrow and will let you know how things are going. Please ask everyone to pray for Doug and his family.

Doug Cook isn't doing well. They have stopped the chemotherapy and he is now on Morphine for the pain. We really need to pray for Doug that his pain will be lessened. Apparently the tumors are growing.

Edna Halsey Sieber's Son Curt passed away Friday night after many years battling cancer.
I am sure she would appreciate a card or a note . Her address is 5257 Countryside Circle Jeffersonton,VA 22724 I will send flowers from the class .

I talked with Doug Cook today and he isn't doing well. The chemo (the one that had started shrinking the tumors) is now affecting his breathing. As you know he has breathing problems anyway. He has been in the hospital since last Friday and was discharged today. He says he has to make a decision - whether to try a different kind of chemo or take morphine and wait it out. When I asked what I could do for him- he said nothing but pray and that he would like to see me one more time. I promised I would call him back in a day or so and see when he feels like company.

Please ask the classmates to pray for him. It doesn't sound very good.

Love ya,
Jan

Hi

I talked with Doug yesterday and he was having a good day. He drove himself to his chemo treatment this week and, so far, was feeling pretty good. They did tell him they thought the tumors were shrinking. That's good news. He said to tell everyone to keep the cards coming. He was amazed at how many he has received and said they were so uplifting to him to know that he has so many classmates who care. By the way, his birthday is the 21st of this month.

Hope all is well with you. Stay warm.

Love ya,
Jan

Harry G. Reid died Tuesday morning, Dec. 16, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 69 and a resident of Ascension Parish. Harry was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post 81 in Gonzales. He was born in Mullens, W.Va., but lived many years in Maryland and Virginia. For the past 12 years he lived in Louisiana, first in Baton Rouge, where he was manager of Dirty Harry's Saloon on Wooddale Boulevard, and later retired in Ascension Parish. Harry is survived by a son, Carter Reid, and wife Tracy, of Maryland; daughters, Teresa Spurling, and Rose Keeler and husband Jimmy, all of South Carolina; longtime friend, Cy Rawls and her children, Beth Nettles, and Charles Rawls and wife Ann; grandchildren, Crystal, David, Jennifer, Bobby, Missy, Nicole, Chloe and Shane; and Cy's grandchildren, Drew, Abby and Alicia. He is also survived by a brother, Frank Reed; sisters, Cookie Dodrill, West Virginia, and Donna Dove, Virginia; and sister-in-law, Ann Richards, West Virginia. Visiting with the family will be held at The Red Barn, 43256 Moody Dixon Road, Prairieville, on Saturday, Dec. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. Arrangements by Ascension Funeral Home, 426 W. New River St., Gonzales, www.ascensionfuneral.com.

Margaret Hays “Peggy” Kemp, 84, lovingly referred to as “Nonie” by all who knew her well, passed away Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008, at home.

Born Sept. 9, 1924, in Glen White, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Lucille Appling Hays.

Peggy spent her childhood in Wyco, with her “Uncle” and Lillian Lynch. She graduated from Mullens High School in 1941. After graduating from MHS, she attended Blackstone School for Girls in Blackstone, Va. She then attended West Virginia University where she obtained a B.A. in Education. Peggy taught English, Physical Education, and Health in Wyoming County Public Schools for over 30 years. She spent the majority of her teaching career at Mullens High School where she touched many lives.

Peggy was a member and elder of The First Presbyterian Church of Mullens. She was deeply involved and committed to her church. She was also an avid reader and completed the crossword puzzles from the morning papers every day. In the last few years, Peggy had become quite adept at using the computer to communicate with family and friends. Recently, she spent a splendid holiday with her family, and they are extremely comforted in knowing that she was truly happy.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Roy W. Kemp, and her son, Roy W. Kemp, Jr.

She is survived by her two daughters, Kathy Kemp McCoy and her husband, Rex, of Barboursville and Susan Kemp Bowling and her husband, Ron, of Mullens. Grandchildren include Andrea McCoy Norris and her husband, Jeff, of Chesapeake, Ohio, M. Sgt. Brady McCoy and his wife, Julie, of Alamogordo, N.M., Zachary McCoy and his wife, Jenny, of Bowling Green, Ky., Lee Anne Bowling-Angle and her husband, Billy, of Clifton Forge, Va., and Cinda Bowling of Charleston. She had seven great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Austin, McKenna, Cayden, Savannah, Levi, and Maria.

Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at The First Presbyterian Church of Mullens, with Rev. Tracy French officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton.

Pallbearers will be Ron Bowling, Rex McCoy, M. Sgt. Brady McCoy, Zachary McCoy, Billy Angle, Jeff Norris, and Jay Hewitt.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to The First Presbyterian Church of Mullens, P.O. Box 726, Mullens, WV 25882.

Janice Williams just got back from visiting Doug. He looked real good today and seemed to enjoy my visit. He had a rough week as I told you in my earlier email, but he said he was pumped full of steriods so was feeling pretty good today - got out of the hospital yesterday.

Doug's address:
1314 Tunnel Rd
Lot 152
Asheville, NC 28805

Cook has Pancreatic Cancer. He requested that his classmates be informed. The prognosis does not look good. He has decided to take chemo to give him a better quality of life ....... I am sure he would appreciate a card or note from you.

Address:
1314 Tunnel Rd
Lot 152
Asheville, NC 28805

Last weekend Jim Bench thought he was having a heart attach, that turned out to be a vertigo attack, yelled to Sharon to call 911, Sharon turned quickly to run to him, fell and broke her hip. Jim managed to call 911; both were taken to the emergency room. Jim was told he had a vertigo attack and next day Jim was sent home. Sharon had a hip replacement is now in a rehab unit and was advised today that she will be sent home on Monday 13, 2008.

Address is:
711 15 St. North.
St Petersburg, Florida 33702

Violet Marie Harless, 91, formerly of Mount Hope, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 9, 2008. At the time of her death, Mrs. Harless resided in the Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Salem, W.Va. She was born October 29, 1916, a daughter of the late Leonard and Nell Cook Acord.

She was the wife of Leland B. Harless, who passed away November 3, 1981.

Violet is survived by her daughter, Betty Lilly and her husband Rev. Gene Burnside, Nutter Fort; her son, Jack Harless and his wife Joyce, Durham, N.C.; four grandchildren, Tomi Davis and her husband Bill, Morgantown; Timothy Lilly and his wife Donna, Goochland, Va.; Jeremy Harless and his wife Elizabeth, and Bradford Harless, all of Raleigh, N.C.; great-grandchildren, Stephen Davis and his wife Kristina; Stacy Hollar and her husband Brad; Alex Lilly; and Amy Lilly; and great-great-grandchildren, Rylie and Evan Hollar.

Violet was the last surviving member of her immediate family, having been preceded in death by her sister, Thelma Acord Cook; and brothers, Willis Acord, Jack Acord, her twin Vernon Acord, and Bill Acord.

Violet was a member of the Nutter Fort Baptist Church before residing in Mount Hope.

Condolences to the Harless family may be sent to burnsidefh@burnsidefuneralhome.com

Memorial contributions can be made to the WV Alzheimer's Association, 1111 Lee Street, East Charleston, WV 25301.

Donations can also be made on line or by telephone at 1-800-491-2717.

Friends will be received at Burnside Funeral Home, 607 S. Virginia Avenue, Bridgeport, from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Saturday. Visitation will then be held at Palm Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, Matheny, W.Va., on Sunday afternoon from 1:30 to 2 pm, where the services will be held at 2 p.m. with Reverend Gene Burnside presiding.

Jack's address is
5334 Yardley Terrace
Durham, NC 27707s

Betty Bradford Sheriff lost her daughter last year about this time and now her husband, Bruce. Her husband was cremated and a Memorial Service will be held Oct. 10.

Her mailing address is:

Betty Sheriff
1209 12th Ave. W
Palmetto,FL 34221 .

Skip has been in the hospital for the last 3 days. He got to come home yesterday , Sept 20, and we got to our house at l:00 a.m. today. He had 5 units of blood over the 3 days. His hemoglobin was 7 and it should be at least 10. two of the tests he took only showed a small ulcer. They have one more test to do and they will do that as an out patient. Ill try to keep everyone updated as I find out more. We need your prayers .

Love Emllie

Wilburn came home Friday evening. He is still very weak and at this time does not feel well enough to talk on the phone. He is on several medications . Please continue to remember him and Judy in your prayers.

Larry has been moved to a nursing home for rehab . He has been in hospital for the past two weeks. As most of you know Larry is a bad diabetic and had a stroke several years ago . Later he fell and broke his hip. The stroke and the fall have made it very difficult for him to be ambulatory through the years .

Several specialists were called in for him during his stay in the hospital . The major thing that was found was his diabetes. When he was hospitalized, his blood sugar was over 1000. Yes, that is right. It is under control again.

Larry is the first to call when he finds out someone is sick and continues to check on him or her.

He never complains about himself .

Please send him a card or a note to let him know we are praying and thinking about him.

Larry Steele
Northampton Nursing Home
Floor 2 F Room 233A
200 East 16th Street
Fredrick, MD 21701

Larry is in the hospital . They are running tests on him. Please remember him in prayer as well as June . Please send him a card .

James "Jim" Redden
ROCK — James “Jim” Redden, 69, of 115 Kinser Road, Rock, died Monday, April 14, 2008 at Phillips Personal Care Home in Lerona.

Born August 3, 1938 at Terry, he was the son of the late Everett Redden and Katherine Gilmore Redden. Mr. Redden was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was of the Baptist faith. He was retired from Unisys Corp. in Minnesota. He lived in Gatlinburg, Tenn., until 1999 when he moved to this area. He enjoyed golf, hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by two brothers, Harold Redden and Teddy Redden; and one sister, Patsy Leffler. Survivors include a special niece, Pamela Coomes of Rock; three sons, Dallas Redden of Mullens, Michael Redden and his wife Molly of Arden Hills, Minn., and Ronnie Redden and his wife Tami of Hugo, Minn.; one daughter, Darlene Redden of Arizona; one sister, Norma Mays of New Brighton, Minn.; one sister-in-law, Betty Redden of Durham, N.C.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastor Randy Davis and Pastor Bill Deskins officiating. The body will be cremated following the service. Friends may call today from 5:30 until service hour at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.bailey-kirk.com

Jimmy was was a classmate of ours, but I do not know the year he left school. He was always been invited to our reunions , but never attended.

ITMANN — Beloved husband, Father, Grandfather, and Brother, James “Jimmy” Lee Cook, 70, of Itmann, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2008, at home after a long and courageous battle of cancer.

Born June 30, 1937, at Freeman, W.Va., he was the son of the late Luther and Pearlie Byrd Cook.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Dorothy Camerese; and two brothers, Eddie Cook and Wayne Cook.

Jimmy was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a former coal miner with Consolidated Coal Company, a retired Federal Mine Inspector out of the MSHA Office in Pineville, and a member of the Mullens Masonic Lodge No. 151 AF & AM. He was an avid sports fan, loved to fish and spend time with his grandkids.

Jimmy is survived by his wife of 51 years, Phyllis Ratliff Cook; a son, Rickey Lee Cook of Itmann; a daughter, Katrina Beverly and her husband, Daniel, of Cynthiana, Ky.; three grandchildren, Brandi Repass and her husband, Casey, and Nick Cook, all of Mullens, and Chance Beverly of Cynthiana, Ky.; great-grandsons, Kaden Todd Norris and Dylan Repass of Mullens; and daughter-in-law, Diana Cook of Mullens. He is also survived by a sister, Shirley Cannady of Beckley; three brothers, Ray Cook and his wife, Mae, Larry Cook and Allen Cook and his wife, Charlene, all of Itmann; and many nieces and nephews and other family and friends.

A special thanks goes to his caregiver, Dawn Stewart of Radford, Va.

Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at the Pentecostal Holiness Church in Mullens, with the Rev. Lewis Arnold officiating. Burial will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Beckley.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at the church and one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday.

Pallbearers will be Jim Kelly, Jerry Wayne Thomas, Jerry Brumfield, Lacy Repass, Robbie Caldwell, and Kyle Martin.

Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Thomas, Ronnie Vaughan, Gary Clark, Junior Clark, Junior Woodrum, and Morris Lusk.

Graveside rites will be conducted by members of the Mullens Masonic Lodge No. 151 AF & AM.

Online condolences may be made at tankersleyfh.com.

Arrangements by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.

I'm back! What a wonderful vacation. Now I need some rest. Left Miami on February 1st and sailed until February 4th, arriving in Oranjestad, Aruba. Took a tour to see this beautiful island. Left there on Feb. 5 and sailed until February 6th, arriving in Panama, through the Canal (the 8th wonder of the world.) If you ever get a chance to see this, it's truly amazing. Visited Panama City and did the tour thing there. Left on February 7th and sailed to Puerto Limon, Costa Rica (another beautiful island); left there on February 8th and sailed to George Town, Grand Cayman. Left there on the 10th and arrived back in Miami on February 11th, flew home and arrived at 6 p.m. last night. I'm too old for all this. We did see a lot of beautiful countries in Central America, partied a lot and certainly ate too much. Back to the diet today. It's good to be home.

Missed hearing from all of you. Will try to send some photos later.

Love you all,

Jan

Hi Barbara,
Just a quick note to let you know I will be having knee surgery Wed. January 30th. and would appreciate the prayers of our classmates. I'm sure everything will be ok but you can never have enough prayer going out for you.

Thanks. Love, Betty

Address:
Betty Jennell Arrington
3448 Waterbury Way
Fairfield, CA 94533
707-421-8134

I wanted to let you know Fred lost his baby brother (Jim) fifty years old with a heart attack and his funeral was this last Saturday.

Pat Aldridge

Address:
   Fred D. Aldridge
   2537 Dudden Rd.
   Kenna, WV 25248
   304-988-1360

01/04/07 Willie Akers fell, broke or fractured several bones on the left side of his face. had surgery and returned home yesterday.

Willie or “WD” was out for his morning walk with his group of friends, stumbled, and fell. He broke or fractured several bones on the left side of his face. He had surgery and returned home yesterday. My understanding he is in a lot of pain.

Message from Linda:

How about this mess??? He was doing his morning exercise as usual. Poor thing. He had 9 fractures. The doctor put in 3 plates and 15 screws all on the left side of his face. He is pitiful but doing really well. At least he can move around. Thanks for getting the word out. Connie called about the mighty Mountaineers and I told her. I was going to email you when I had a free moment. I just answer the phone, dispense medicine, fix soft food and give sympathy!!

We are fine. Thank God everything is just the way it is.

Love, Linda and Willie

Address:
   Willie Akers
   150 Sayer Circle
   Logan, WV 25601
   Lexington, SC 29072

01/04/07 Patsy Shrader Yates, good news!, will be our of Extended Care in about 12 days.

Patsy saw her doctor Monday. He let her start walking with a walker for the first time since Sept 16. If everything goes well she will be going home in about ten days.

She said all of your cards have meant so much to her. She has read them several times.

Address:
   Patsy Yates
   % Lexington Medical Center
   Room 308
   815 Old Cherokee Rd.
   Lexington, SC 29072

Patsy is still in Extended Care . She has been there since the last of September when she had to have surgery again on her leg due to the screws had backed out. She is scheduled to see her doctor again December 31. So it looks as she will be there during the Christmas holidays. She is not allowed to put any weight on her leg and continues Rehab every day . Please send her a card or Christmas card to

Address:
   Patsy Yates
   % Lexington Medical Center
   Room 308
   815 Old Cherokee Rd.
   Lexington, SC 29072

Justin Lane Haga Janes, 20, of Corinne, formerly of Oak Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Nov. 26, 2007. Justin was killed in an automobile accident.

Born Oct. 29, 1987, in Bluefield, he was the son of Angelia Haga Harper of Oak Hill and Tom Edward Janes of Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Justin was a 2006 graduate of Oak Hill High School and would have graduated in January 2008 as a certified diesel mechanic. He was a member of Mullens Church of God. In his leisure, he loved to hunt, snorkel and ride ATV’s. Justin was an avid NASCAR fan and loved Dodge.

His life will go on forever through organ and tissue donation.

Address:
Box 2
Corinne, WV 25826 CLICK here to sign the quest book for him.

11/13/07 Ray Winfrey'sFamily will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m
11/14/07 Funeral service at 1 p.m.

MULLENS — Claude Ray Winfrey, 68, of Mullens, passed from this life on Nov. 10, 2007, at a local hospital, following a long illness. Ray was born on Nov. 17, 1938, at Itmann. He was the son of the late J.W. and Metta (Smith) Winfrey. He is preceded in death by a brother, Woodrow Winfrey.

He leaves behind his devoted wife of 49 years, Ella (Sanders) Winfrey; two sons, Ray Winfrey Jr. and his wife, Kathy, of McGraws and James “Jim” Winfrey and his wife, Sara, of Mullens; a daughter, Renee Branham and her husband, Scott, of Norris, Tenn.; and five grandchildren, Stefani, Kayla, Adam, Madison, and Maryn. He also leaves behind a sister, Francis Webb of Deland, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.

Ray devoted his life to his family. He was a retired conductor for the Norfolk and Southern Railroad and previously owned and operated Ray’s Exxon of Mulllens and Beckley. He was a former city policeman for the town of Mullens.

Ray was a member of Mullens Masonic Lodge #151 A.F. & A.M., Mullens Admiral Chapter #50, Knights Templer Bluefield Commandery No. 19, and the Beni Kedem Shriners of Charleston. He was a member of Mullens Chapter #100 Order of Eastern Star, where he was a past Worthy Patron, and a member of Beckley Chapter #13 Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. Ray was a member of the UTV Transportation Union #1172. He attended the Mullens Wesleyan Church.

The family will receive friends today from 6 until 9 p.m. at Tankersley Funeral Home in Mullens. Eastern Star rites will be conducted at 7:30 p.m.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Gilbert Dodson officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.

Graveside rites will be conducted by members of the Mullens Masonic Lodge #151 A.F. & A.M.

Pallbearers will be members of the Mullens Masonic Lodge #151 A.F. & A.M.

Arrangements by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.

Ella Winfrey
523 Moran Ave.
Mullens, WV 25882

Ray passed away last night after a long illness. Please send Ella a card.

Ella Winfrey
523 Moran Ave.
Mullens, WV 25882

Jim is at home and remains on a antibiotic giving him daily by his wife, Sharon, and a home nurse. Jim is doing well, his leg is healing and he is back to creating Fun Stuff photos for our web siste. Check out his latest, the Gorilla.

After several days of a red rash and swelling in his leg, Jim saw his doctor who instantly arranged for him to be admitted into a local hospital and almost immediately was operated on. A very deadly infection was found in Jims leg, that was removed and now he being giving antibiotic for 3 hrs twice daily. Jim was advised that if he waited, one more day, for medical help he most likely would have died.

10/16/07 Joyce McGlothlin White's Obituary.as posted in the Winston Salem Journal, Oct 16, 2007

Joyce McGlothlin passed away Thursday Oct.11/07. WHITE PFAFFTOWN - Mrs. Iva Joyce McGlothlin White, 69, of Pfafftown passed away on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on Nov. 26, 1937, to Harvey Paul and Inez Bond McGlothlin. Mrs. White attended Robinhood Baptist Church. She worked for Krispy Kreme for 25 years. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was receded in death by her parents; and two brothers Bill and J.C. McGlothlin. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Leonard O. White of the home; three daughters, Patty Thompson and her husband Howard of Pfafftown, Lisa Irwin and her husband Jeff of fafftown and Tammy Vaughn and her husband Buzz of Yadkinville; a son, Dennis White of Trinity; a stepson, Eugene Bowles and his wife Jenny of Pfafftown; nine grandchildren, Chance Thompson; Kristy Vaughn; Dakota and Nicolas White; Allison, Matt and Jacob Irwin; and Elizabeth and Carson Bowles; a sister, Shirley Shorts and her husband Jim of Beckley, W.Va.; three brothers, Ike McGlothlin and his wife Charlene of Tennessee, Kermit McGlothlin and his wife Freida of West Virginia and Ronnie McGlothlin and his wife Linda of Yadkinville; a sister-in-law Peggy McGlothlin; and her dear friend Kay Sellers, a loving neighbor. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Robinhood Road Baptist Church, with the Rev. John Hackworth officiating. Burial will follow at Forsyth Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Oct. 15, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel

Guest Book for Joyce McClothlin White

Address:
Joyce McClothlin White
1523 Runabout Rd.
Phafftown, NC 27040
Phone:
336-945-2362

Today is our classmate Nancy L Smith Maltsberger's wedding. Nancy is marrying Charles M. Rhodes at 2 PM, at the home of Bob and Shar Brother's, Colville, Washington.

Joyce McGlothlin passed away Thursday Oct.11/07. She had been sick for sometime. Will post location and date for the service when received.

Address:
Joyce McClothlin White
1523 Runabout Rd.
Phafftown, NC 27040
Phone:
336-945-2362

Patsy had surgery again on her leg. The screws had backed out . You many send her a card at her home address . She is in extended care and rehab center at this time , but not for sure how long she will remain there. The doctor does not want any weight put on her leg until it heals this time. I will keep you updated on her progress. Let's all pray that she will heal with no complications this time. She broke her leg on July 17th

Patsy Shrader Yates
19 A Southwoode Circle
Chapin, SC 29036
803-345-2011

Arrettia Evelyn Weaver NEW RICHMOND — Arrettia Evelyn Privett Weaver, 88, of the Wyoming Nursing and Rehab Center in New Richmond, a former resident of Mullens and Hinton, died Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, at her residence.

Born Dec. 2, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Emmett Johnson Privett and Virginia Lambert Privett Sigmon. She was the former owner and operator of the Hospital Lunch Restaurant in Mullens. She was of the Baptist faith. Arrettia was an award winning artist and a member of the Appalachian Artists Association.

In addition to her art, she loved to fish and hunt. She was also a member of the National Dog Groomer's Association. During World War ll she worked as an assembler in a factory in Charleston to support the war effort.

In addition to her parents, her husband, Cecil Wade Weaver Sr.; two grandchildren, Kenneth Duncan and Teresa Lowe; and two sisters, Edna Bailey Smith and Jacqueline Shrewsbury, preceded her in death.

Survivors include one son, Cecil “Bucky” Weaver Jr. and his wife Agnes of Fayetteville, Ga.; five daughters, Andrea “Tina” Lowe and her husband Buck of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Doncia Franklin and her husband Ronald of Rock, Regina Duncan of Independence, Ky., Trudy Snuffer of New Richmond, and Marsha Mills of Princeton; 17 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Iona Smith and her husband Walter of Pelham, Ga., Leona Aeby and her husband Charles of Sarasota, Fla., and Janice Elkins and her husband Herb of Oceana; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastor Bob Bannister officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Park Cemetery in Princeton. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Friends may call at Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton from 12 noon to the service hour on Monday.

I am sure Doncia would appreciate a card from you.

Her address is:
167 Evening Shade Lane
Rock, WV 24747
Phone : 304-467-7438
email: rdfranklin@citlink.net

Ellen wanted me to let you and everyone know that she really appreciated and thanks all of you for the cards, phone calls, prayers and thoughts that she has received. She has been home for a little more than a week now after 3 weeks in reqular hospital and one week in a rehab hospital. She still has quite a bit of recovering to do but she is certainly happy to be back home.

Again, THANKS to everyone for their concern about her.

John Russell

I received word this morning of the death of Betty's daughter, Betty Jo Kohler. I am sure Betty would appreciate a card from you. I called in flowers to be sent to her home.

Betty's address
1209 12th Ave. W
Palmetto, FL 34221

Bench, James F. Jr. "Jim" 39, passed away Aug. 13, 2007, surrounded by those who loved him, at Bayfront Medical Center. Jim was born in St. Petersburg and attended Northeast High School. In his youth, he was a very talented baseball player, who was known for hitting home runs. He served in the United States Army, and was a military policeman who received many letters of commendation, and for expert marksmanship. He was a general contractor and owned and operated his own business for a few years, West Coast Restoration. Currently, he was a licensed bail bondsman. The things he enjoyed most were his two beautiful daughters, his family, and fishing with his brother-in-law, Russ. He had an incredible sense of humor and would do anything, or say anything to make people laugh. He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter. He will be sadly missed by his two daughters, Sharon Amber Bench, and Elizabeth Leigh Bench, both of St. Petersburg; his parents, James F. Bench Sr. and Sharon E. Bench, St. Petersburg; his two sisters, Carla Fernandez, Tampa, and Sharon "Michelle" Novak, Kenneth City, and her husband, Russell "Russ" Novak; also his three nephews, Jimmy Novak, Kent Smith, and Devon Fernandez; and his niece, Reanna Novak. The family will receive guests at 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Gee & Sorensen Funeral Home, 3180 30th Ave. N, St. Petersburg. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Robert L. Aligood, of the 30th Ave. Baptist Church Officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Gee & Sorensen Funeral Home.

I received a call last night to request that we remember Ellen and John Russell in prayer. Ellen had very serious surgery this past week.
Please send them a card .

4693 Brently Place
Las Vegas, NV 89122

Barbara

Pat is having knee replacement surgery today. I am sure she would appreciate a card from you.

Her address is
1903 South Clearing Rd.
Salem,VA 24153

07/23/07 Patsy Shrader Yates, is being moved at 1:00 today to Health South Rehab Center.

Patsy's is at Health South for physical therapy . She is expected to be there for at least 2 weeks, .

Patsy S. Yates
Room 218 A
2935 Colonial Drive
Columbia, SC 29203

Barb

07/22/07 Patsy Shrader Yates, fell this past week and broke the femur in three places.

Patsy fell this past week and broke the femur in three places. She had surgery Thursday and had a plate put in her leg. My understanding she won't be able to put any weight on her leg for three months. When she is discharged from the hospital she will enter a rehab center for therapy and to recuperate.

Please remember her in pray

. If you want to find out her progress you may call me at 540-725-8454.

Barb

Enjoy a five night Christian cruise, with our classmate John J, to the Bahamas from Jacksonville Florida. For additional information Contact John J Rinehart, 304-763-3567(home), 304-252-2202(Office), or email jjrinehart@suddenlink.net.

The entire ship has been chartered for this Christian Cruise. The casino is converted into a bookstore; the bars are serving non-alcoholic drinks, and Christian entertainers and speakers replace the ship’s entertainers. The cruise features world class dining, offering gourmet delights and sumptuous buffets. The cruise also offers a complete children’s program with supervised activities for ages 2-15 each day.

The week is yours to relax and enjoy vacationing in a Christian atmosphere.

I talked to Ella last night and Ray is in the Appalachian Hospital. She said they have done more for him than C A M C. She said his problem stems from the shunt that was put in his arm in March. It wasn't done correctly and the blood has been blocked from his finger. The shunt must be removed and his little finger. She said he could even lose his hand or arm. She said he fell out of bed four times while in the nursing homes but wasn't injured. He is in room 319 but she said not to send flowers but maybe cards. His surgery will be one day this week and he will be in intensive care for awhile. Please tell everyone to keep them both in our prayers. Poor Ella is worn out.

Gail

Hi, I talked with Ella Winfrey Sunday and Ray has been transferred to a nursing home in Gary. He is on the waiting list for Wyoming Continous Care. He will be having therapy to learn how to walk again.

Gail

Roy and three sailing friends are planning a six-week sailing trip, in a 30ft boat, from St Petersburg, Florida to the Bahamas Great Abaco Island departing May 1, 2007. The trip plan is St Pete to the Florida Keys Marathon , cross the Gulf Stream to Bimini, West End, Great Salt Cay, Spanish Cay and island hop to Marsh Harbor.

Message received from John Russell:

Sorry that I didn't get back to you sooner but I have been in a battle with the movie studio over the premature release of the photo. They were not supposed to release it until the premier of the movie which is scheduled for later this summer. But now I guess the secret as to why I moved to the southwest is out in the open.

I think that they did a real good job with the photo except that my screen name will be Bad Eye.

04/22/07 John J Rinehart's Wife Sheila has been admitted to St. Albans, Radford psychiatric hospital for depression treatment.

Message received from John J::

My wife Sheila has been admitted to St. Albans, Radford psychiatric hospital for depression treatment. Please pray for her and her doctors as they treat her. She will be there for more than another week.

If you want to send a card to Sheila her address is
405 Divison Street
Shady Spring, W.Va. 25918

Message received from Gail::

Hi, I talked to Ella Winfrey last night and Ray is a little better. He responds to her voice by blinking his eyes or squeezing her hand. The doctor plans to try weaning him from the tube soon. I know you are keeping him in your prayers. Gail

If you want to send a card to Ray his address is
523 Moran Avenue
Mullens, WV 25882

The hospital address is
CAMC Memorial Hospital
3200 MacCorkle Ave. SE
Charleston, WV 25304

04/14/07 Ray Winfrey in a coma, are treating him several ways including dialysis.

Message received from John Rinehart:

I went to Charleston to see Ray today. They have him in a coma and are treating him several ways including dialysis. I talked to two of his sons. He is gradually improving, but they say he could take a turn for the worse at any time. His wife had gone home to rest. We all should continue to pray for them.

If you want to send a card to Ray his address is
523 Moran Avenue
Mullens, WV 25882

The hospital address is
CAMC Memorial Hospital
3200 MacCorkle Ave. SE
Charleston, WV 25304

04/12/07 Ray Winfrey is in the ICU, it is expected he had 2 small strokes and a heart attack.

Message received from Barbara:

Jim Powell called me this morning . Jim had heard that Ray Winfrey was critical. I called Ray's daughter-in-law , Sara today. Ray had a shunt put in for dialysis , came home , but he fell and was taken back to Charleston. Sara said Ray had been in Charleston for 13 days and took a turn for the worse. They think he had 2 small strokes and a heart attack. He is ICU and critical .

If you want to send a card to Ray his address is
523 Moran Avenue
Mullens, WV 25882

The hospital address is
CAMC Memorial Hospital
3200 MacCorkle Ave. SE
Charleston, WV 25304

I will send Ray flowers from our class as soon as he is moved to a private room.
I will keep you updated on his condition.

Barbara

Message received from Gail:

Good morning,
Hi, Chris was released from the hospital yesterday.And seems to be doing fine. But Jack and Cheryl will be taking him to Fairfax, Va. this afternoon where Chris will be giving a sperm specimen, just in case the chemo causes him to be sterile. This must be done before he starts chemo on Friday. Poor Cheryl is completely worn out so Jack told her he would take them. Woody said they could stay with him because it isn't too far from his house.Sure is nice of him. I sent out an email yesterday telling about the tumors in his lungs, but I used Cheryl's computer and wasn't able to get all the addresses. But he has 4 in his right lung and 1 in the left. The doctor tells us they are curable so we cannot lose hope.

Have a great day! Love, Gail

Message received from Gail:

Good morning,
I thought you may want an update on Chris this morning. We have gone to see him each day and he is doing as well as you can expect him to. When we visited him Saturday he got up and walked quite a bit and we were amazed. But the tube in his nose is driving him crazy and yesterday morning he threw a fit on them to take it out. So they kept him sedated all day yesterday. He hardly knew we were there. The tube cannot be removed until the doctor can hear bowel sounds. Chris doesn't care what he says or who is in the room when he says it and Saturday he said "Mamaw, the doctor said if I could fart he would take the tube out so will you pray that I can fart?" The doctor said he should have bowel sounds by today. The tube has irritated his throat and he cannot eat or drink until it is out. So let's all pray that he can pass gas today. Everyone has been so good to Cheryl, sending cards and money, she is just overwhelmed. We just found out this morning that the Mullens Methodist adult Sunday School class are giving her two hundred dollars. She doesn't know that yet. Her church has also helped quite a bit. She is now staying at The Ronald Mcdonald House in Charleston. She and Mark take turns staying with Chris at night.

We are still at Cheryl's house and will probably stay here until Chris is home. I think jack is taking his his Mom to see Chris today and I will stay with Larry. That hospital is huge and it would be too much walking for Larry.

I am using Cheryl's computer and it is different from ours, so forgive my mistakes.

Message received from Gail:

Hello,
Our grandson, Chris had his right kidney removed today and it was malignant. It is a Wilms tumor and the doctor says it is curable. Some lymph nodes were removed and sent off. We should know the results by wednesday. Barbara Caldwell's grandaughter had the same thing when she was 6 and she is fine now at 28. So that gives us hope. We have been at the hospital in Charleston all day. Cheryl will stay until he is released. we are staying at Cheryl's house right now so we won't have to drive so far to the hospital. Keep on praying for his recovery!

Message received from Gail:

Hello,
HI, I promised to let everyone know when our grandson, Chris will be having his kidney removed. The surgery is scheduled for Friday 6th. Please continue to pray for all the family. Our daughter, Cheryl is a wreck over it and so his little brother, Corey. Mamaw Gail and Papaw Jack are doing fair, but we will all be glad when it is over. The surgery will be at C. A. M. C. in Charleston.

Message received from Gail:

Hello,
The doctor in Charleston has seen Chris this morning and told him the kidney must be removed. So he isn't being admitted to the hospital yet. I will let you know. Please keep praying for him. He is so looking forward to his next couple of months.(taking his girlfriend to prom and graduating.) And plans to go to college.

Message received from Gail:

Our 17 year old grandson, Christopher Wilson has been having kidney problems this week. He was at Raleigh General all day yesterday having tests They have found a mass in his right kidney and are sending him to a pediatric urologist in Charleston. Of course Cheryl and all of us are worried sick. Please pray that it will not be malignant.

Lynelle has battled pain for more than a year. The doctors have tried everything, but nothing helped, surgery was the last option. She had surgey on 03/19, returned home 03/22 and last update is doing quite well. She will be not able to travel or do anything for 3 months. I am sure she would appreciate a card or note from you. Her address is

4533 Gleneagle Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Barbara will update us on her condition as received from Gordon.

Please remember her in prayer for a speedy recovery.

I had a whirlwind trip and am just now beginning to recuperate. I left Bristol on February 11th and flew to Honolulu where I spent the first night at the Mariott on Waikiki Beach. The net morning I boarded the "Pride of Hawaii" (a beautiful new cruise ship which holds 3000 passengers plus 1000 crew members. We sailed from Honolulu to Hilo Hawaii (the big Island) where we spent a full day viewing the beautiful sights of this Island. We left there at 6 p.m. and sailed to Kahului, which is on the Island of Maui. This took all night and we arrived on Maui at 8 a.m. We spent Wednesday and Thursday. We rented a taxi and drove all over this Island. Some of the most beautiful places in the world are on Maui. We sailed all night Thursday night and arrived in Kona, Hawaii (home of the famous Kona coffee). We spent all day Friday in Kona where we did more sightseeing, purchasing and drinking Kona coffee. We left there on Friday evening, again sailing all night and arriving in Nawiliwili on the Island of Kauai. This was more interesting sightseeing. We left Kauai at 2:00 p.m. (Hawaiian time) and arrived back in Honolulu at 7:00 a.m. on Monday morning.......catching a Delta all nighter at 5:30 p.m. for Bristol. I'm getting too old for these all nighters (the plane ride I mean.)

Some of my pictures didn't turn out well, but hope you can at least get the idea of the beauty this State has to offer.

Jan

My Sister, Ruth and her husband Charles Gregory, and their children and friends (about 10 of us in all) are going to participate in the State 26K Marathon. Charles wants to run the Marathon in every state. So they ask me if I wanted to go along (not to run but walk) Of Course, I said yes! Ruth and I will walk the 3 miles and the rest are planning to do the 10K run. Since my niece is planning the activities for the time we are there it will be a very busy time. They told me that I could pick and choose the things I want to do. They are renting a house with a pool and that I could hangout their, if I was too tired. I have been going to exercise class and doing some extra walking to get me is better shape. I don't want to quit on the first ten minutes of the walk. haha

Janice had a all night flight from Honolulu and as soon as she wake up, she will send us trip details to be posted on our web site.

Janice, we are anxious to learn of your experiences, please contact us ASAP.

02/15/07 Peggy Reed-Payne's mother passd away Tuesday. She was 95. You may want to send Peggy a card.

Bradley Dishner, in memory of his wife Marianne, has offered to finance our web site, MullensHigh56.org, for the next 5 years until our 2011 class reunion. The web site home page was modified to include, " This web site is sponsored by Bradley Dishner in memory of his wife Marianne". Plans are to add Marianne photo into a separate mullenshigh56.org photo album linked to the home page memorial message.

To add a little hummer into our daily life Jim Bench produced an excellent photo reproduction of the Itmann, W. Va. Store calling the photo the George W. Bush Library. The photo was modified with the name “President Library” painted on the front right side of the building, printed on the front left side is George, W. Bush, in the front lawn on the right side, is a very large poster of Bush and on the front lawn left side is a very large poster of a US Eagle. The photo can be seen on the Fun Page or the MullensHigh56.org web site.

Janice Williams is going sailing in the Hawaii islands. She will be leaving February 11th to Honolulu and then onto the open seas. She expects to return on the 20th.

Janice, please document details of your trip, and bring us photos of you at the helm, up the mask and sea sick in the lower bunk. We will put your article and photos on our web site for all review.

Wallace and Ann live in Lady Lakes near by a major storm on 02/02/07 that killed 17 per last report. Wallace said that they had very heavy rain and wind and had no damage, the big damage was a few miles away.

01/19/07 John & Sherrill Robison Moves to Oklahoma & is confronted by some very harsh cold weather.

Thought we would let you know the latest adventure in our lives, as we have moved from Colorado to Oklahoma.

After we returned from the ?reunion? trip, Sherrill was diagnosed with an oxygen deficiency, and has been on oxygen during Sep & Oct. The options were that we either live here, and Sherrill stays on oxygen or we move to a lower altitude.

In early Oct we put our home on the market, and sold it in 12 days I guess the view did it, besides nobody could build behind us). So we had the movers pack everything, and put it in storage until we find a place to live. We have decided to move closer to our daughter in Abilene, KS. Have visited ?several? locations in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. We are currently on our way to NE Oklahoma to a place called Grove. Small town (14,000) situated on a fairly large lake, called Lake of the Cherokees. We will be living in our motor home until we find a place to live, If this is where we decide to stay! Who knows, we could end up almost anywhere?

It sure was hard leaving Colorado, and we know we are going to miss the area, friends, climate and the beautiful clear blue sky. But we have to do what is best for us.

Currently we are living in our motor home, in an RV park in Grove, OK. Have been looking for a house since early Nov, but have pretty much given up finding what we want/like in our price range. We have probably seen 40-50+ homes. Early Dec, we put a contract on a lot, and have decided to build. Have been talking to a couple of builders in the area, but haven?t consummated a contract with either on the house. From the back of the lot, we have a lake view, and across the street is the golf course.

1/18 - Here is our current status around the Grove area. The rural areas especially hard hit include Grove, Jay, McAlester (sp), Pryor, and surrounding communities.

It started raining Friday and the temps dropped like a rock throughout the day and night, and that turned into sleet. To compound that, it has sleeted off-and-on Saturday & Sunday. The temps haven?t risen above 30deg since Friday, and the lows have ranged from 4deg to the mid-20?s. Most of the area has been in a deep-freeze since Saturday. Everything is coated with ice, including trees (and there are LOTS of trees in this area) and power lines. The weight of the ice has snapped trees limbs, split trunks, uprooted trees, and snapped power lines. On Sunday some of the main roads were passable, and Monday they were OK. The secondary roads have ice coated trees hanging over them, and a lot of the trees have snapped, covering the roads. On Sunday, it was almost a necessity to carry a chain saw with you if you were traveling the secondary roads. The road situation has improved dramatically, but the ice and ice-covered trees/power/phone lines remain hazardous.

Some of the rural areas have been w/o water/power/phone service since Friday night, and are still out. Cell phone service has been spotty, and even had some gas lines at the gas stations when power was restored (but none now). Here at the RV Park we were w/o power for 2 days, and then it was hit-and-miss on if the power would stay on (has been pretty solid since Monday afternoon). We have been fortunate as we have stayed pretty warm, but had to run our generator for 17+ hours straight, but that?s what they are for. Monday we had an elderly couple spend the entire day with us, including diner. We then took them to their home to check it out. To their surprise power had been restored, so they went back home that evening. There is a lot of this type generosity in the area, with everybody pitching in to help. The whole situation is getting better every day. There are Electric Company employees from at least 5 states (OK, Ark, Missouri, Texas, Kansas and maybe some others) working with the local Co-Ops to restore power.

Tomorrow is the first day where temps are predicted to be above freezing (35deg) since Friday, and basically the same temps for Friday. Then some snow is coming in Sat and possibly Sun, hoping it will be light or none at all.

The RV park is a solid sheet of ice, as are a lot of other places. The ice is about 1 ½ - 2 inches thick. This is going to take some time to melt?..

We and other folks in the area are trying to dig out of this mess, and get ready for the next storm coming in on Sat.

Well folks, that?s all for now. Will try and keep you informed if the situation changes.

Had better close for now, as Sherrill has just joined me from ?sleepy-bye? time.

Always,

John & Sherrill

P.S. ? Temporary Contact Info (for 4-5 months):
PO Box 451717
Grove, OK 74345
Cell: 918-964-0561

01/17/07 MHS All-Classes reunion planning meeting has been set for January 24, 2007.

As some of you may already know, the next date for our All-Classes reunion has been set for July 27th and 28th, 2007. We have reserved the Armory for the event.

A planning meeting has been scheduled for January 24th at 6:00 p.m. at Morgan's in the Quality Inn (formerly the Holliday Inn).

I am notifying even those of you who I know would be unable to make it to the meeting. This is in the hopes you will pass the information along to others to get the word out. In the past, we did a mass mailing which was tremendously costly, a lot of work, and produced little results. Therefore, we will not be doing the same this time.

We will send a letter to those who have responded/attended in the past. After that, we hope to rely on each class to notify their members. We will, most likely, put an ad in the Mullens Advocate, as that would be the most likely medium to notify classmates.

If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact me, Sheila or John Lucento, Wardie Lefler, Pat Repass (mongy12131), or Cheryl Payne Mills (testinlady). One of us should be able to provide the information you would seek!

OAK HILL — Georgia Rhea Easterling Shumate, 68, of Oak Hill, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006, at Bowers Hospice House in Beckley after a short illness.

Born Aug. 12, 1938, at Lookout, Ky., she was the daughter of the late Oval E. and Lovadice Easterling.

Georgia was the last member of her immediate family. She was a homemaker and was very devoted to her family.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 49 years, Jimmy L. Shumate; daughters, Jennifer Bowling and her husband, David, of Oak Hill and Michelle Sumpter and her husband, Larry, of Oak Hill; her precious granddaughters, Cierra Sumpter and Bailey Bowling of Oak Hill; her sister-in-law, Treva Easterling of Fort Pierce, Fla.; brother-in-law, Clifford Cook of Stuart, Fla.; special cousins, Sophia and Phillip Rowe, Willa and Warren Millard, Patricia and Stanley Hill, Virginia and Jack Roberts, and Victor and Sherry Rowe, all of Fort Pierce; and several nephews and nieces.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, at High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill.

The family will have a brief memorial service at 6 p.m. Friday at First Brethern Church, Central Avenue, Oak Hill, where they will also visit with friends following the service. The Rev. William Skeldon will be presiding over both services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations of sympathy be made to Bowers Hospice House, 454 Canterbury Drive, Beckley, WV 25801.

Arrangements by High Lawn Funeral Home Chapel, Oak Hill.

Jimmy L. Shumate,Georgia's Husband's Address:
219 Highland Ave.
Oak Hill, w. Va. 25901
304-469-4383

12/15/06 Bradley Dishner's wife, Marianne Dishner has passed away from pancreatic cancer.

Just a short note to let you know Marianne is back in the hospital. She was admitted Monday night in a state of dehydration, incoherent, and complete exhaustion.

Earlier in the week we took an overnight trip and all was reasonably OK. We decided to get out of the house in order to break the cabin fever syndrome. We returned Saturday afternoon and about 4:00 PM she reacted as if some one had turned off a switch. Marianne complained of being very tired and wanted to lay down for a few minutes. Marianne slept for the next forty eight hours. During that forty eight hours I frequently tried to wake her to ask if she wanted either water or something to eat. Her response was water. She would sip one or maybe two ounces of water through a straw then go back to sleep.

Monday afternoon Marianne wanted apple strudel. Dashed out to the local grocery store and returned with her strudel. Sat her up on the end of the bed, she took one bite and went to sleep sitting up. That got my attention, because she simply is not responding to stimuli.

Later that day I tried several times to wake her for at least water, because she could not continue in this state. Monday night I decided to try one more time to wake her for either water or something to eat. This time she did not respond at all and only made a humming noise. This is it, I called 911 and of we went to the Emergency Ward.

Tuesday afternoon, Marianne started responding and is now able to talk very slowly and recognize visitors. That is a good sign and the first step to the road of recovery.

Marianne and I are aware of the severity of pancreatic cancer and we will always look to the future, but we are also painfully aware of the alternative.

Earlier updates I stated we would be the one-in-five who survives and I still mean that. Remember us in your prayers. Must run and head to the hospital. Thanks, Brad.

The following was received from Nancy.
I twisted my ankle on 11/25 and broke the small bone. I was not supposed to walk on it per the emergency room doctor. Thank God, when I went to the orthopedic doctor today he put me in a walking boot. I can't drive in it, but was told to wear tennis shoes to drive.
I spent Thanksgiving in Death Valley with 13 others. My brother Michael works for Borax and one of his duties is as caretaker for a historic 1920 mining camp. He lives there. What a fabulous place. Anyway, we were walking around a ridge where " Spartacus " was filmed and the dirt and rocks slid out from under me and I twisted my ankle.
Some of the wooden props from the movie are still there. They also filmed some "Death Valley Days" there. Edna Halsey is going there with me on her next trip to Las Vegas. There are even some old miners graves there. I can't wait to go again, but will be more careful. My niece is coming Feb 1st from South Carolina and that is one of the places we plan to go. Also, I need to get it through my head that I'm now 68 and need to stop trying to keep up with my brothers. I'm so glad I can walk now. This last week was rough.
Hope you all have a Merry Christmas. Love, Nancy

The Mullens High Class or 1956 Web site development started in mid September 2006 and completed 12/01/06. The site’s design and desired contents list was finalized in mid October at which time history research, photo collection and writing of articles regain. Information and photos came from the Class of 56 year book the classes 50th year reunion program, the web, historical documents held by Pat Bateman Davidson, and memory of Pat Bateman Davidson, Barbara Lane Caldwell, Jim Bench and Roy Young.

The web site is not complete, additional reunion, fun stuff photos are to be added, individual names are to be added to the existing photos, photo of each class member showing them then and now and finally additional information received or designed request received from any class member.

Patsy is very pleased with the results of her operation and is very thankful for all the calls and cards received from our Class. Being required to keep her face parallel to the floor was not an easy task but she said, thanks for family being with her, it was hard but could have been much harder without them. They got her a special chair and small flat TV that enabled her to look down and enjoy some entertainment. She said that she saw so much TV that she saw programs that she had never seen. Patsy’s can now see out of her eye, but can see a small bubble that keeps getting smaller as time goes on.

Barbara Layne Calwell spoke with Patsy's sister, Barbara, who will be caring for her for the next 7 days. Patsy has to be in special chair with her face down for 23 hrs out of 24 each day for the next 7 days. She can sleep in her bed with a special apparatus with her face down. She is only allowed up to eat and go to the bathroom. At this time she can't talk on the phone either , but maybe later by using a speaker phone.

Please send her a card and or a call. I am sure she will appreciate one at this time.

This web site is being developed with the help of Barbara Land, Pat Bateman, Jim Bench and Roy Young. The first version is expected to be releases by 2006 year’s end.

Mullens High School Class of 1956 50th Year Reunion was held at Glade Springs Resort, Beckley W. Va. 65 attended. Reunion Chairperson, Barbara Lane Caldwell, Reunion Committee, Janet Toney, Robert Lipscomb, Pat Bateman,Marion Cullop,.