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| In Recent Years Over the past years, information has been provided us about classmates who are deceased. Each time a new name surfaces, it is a personal loss for us. These people were good friends that we grew up with. We definitely will miss them.
Jarrett, Colette Brown, age 73 of Murfreesboro, TN formerly of Farragut, TN passed away suddenly Thursday, September 24, 2009 in Murfreesboro. She was a member of West End Church of Christ and attended Cason Lane Church of Christ in Murfreesboro. Colette was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother (Nana). She was a devout Christian who will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Colette was preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Jarrett. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Jocelyn and Jason Dishon and granddaughter, Makenzie Colette Dishon of Murfreesboro; nieces, Leta Stewart of Charlotte, NC and Gwen Bozeman of Greenville, SC. The services were held at Click Funeral Home Farragut Chapel
Father Terry R.Cobb, 75, beloved husband of Cheryl Cobb, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Father Terry was born October 12, 1935, in Memphis, TN. He was educated at Memphis State University and The University of the South, Sewanee. He was a beloved pastor to many during his ministry as an Episcopal priest. He served as Deacon at Christ Church, Nashville, TN. Following his Ordination to the Priesthood he served at the following churches: Trinity Episcopal Church in Fulton, KY; St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Hickman, KY; St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, Franklin, NC; St. Alban's Episcopal Church, Lexington, SC; and St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Batesburg, SC. Father Terry loved his family and is survived by his wife of thirty-six years, Cheryl; his four children, Kim Kirby of Arkansas, Beth Fredricksmeyer of Colorado, Hal Cobb of Charleston, Jennifer Mueller of Florida; and their children - his ten grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Jerry Cobb of Memphis, TN. A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18, 2011, at St. Albans's Episcopal Church, Lexington, SC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to York Place Episcopal Church Home for Children, York, SC, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St. Jude Place, in Memphis, TN 38105
Jimmy M. Pruitt, age 73, of Millington, passed away January 3, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Pruitt was a retired Chief Petty Officer with the US Navy, and was an avid U of M Tigers basketball fan. He leaves his wife of 55 years, Sue Pruitt of Millington; one son, James David Pruitt of Snow Camp, NC; one daughter, Robbie Lynn Conn of Bartlett, TN; two brothers, William E. Pruitt of Horn Lake, MS and Benjamin Pruitt of Heber Springs, AR; one sister, Geraldine Wilson of Bartlett; 4 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter.
On a sad note: September 27 Nancy Carolyn Frankovich
(Johnson gave up her fight to cancer and passed quietly into the
hereafter. She was brave in the face of adversity, and giving of
herself all the way to the end. There are none in my family that
can find appropriate words to express our sorrow at her passing,
nor can we find enough to say of the impact she had on the lives
of those that she touched in her lifetime. She stayed with us long
enough to meet and hold her granddaughter one time, and she will
be greatly missed by all who knew her....
Leland "Lee" Starkey, age 75, of Palm Bay, FL passed away on December 9, 2010. Originally from Memphis, TN, he moved with his family to Delray Beach, FL in 1957, after service in the Air Force. Lee was employed by Adair and Brady Engineers in West Palm Beach for over 35 years. Lee was predeceased by his daughter Kim in 2004. He is survived by his wife, Toni; a daughter, Kathy (Brendan) Dooley; and son, Doug (Traci) Starkey. Lee is also survived by seven grandchildren, Travis and Sara Calvert, Aidan and Ryan Dooley, and Jenna, Emily, and Jordan Starkey.
Joanne B. HOUSE, 74, of Winchester, VA, died Friday, November 26, 2010 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after a brief illness. She was a beloved mother of seven and grandmother of twelve. She was predeceased by her husband, Milton J. House, her parents Christian Leslie and Annie Mae Pankey Bradow and her two brothers, Dr. Ronald Bradow and William Bradow. She leaves behind her children: Milton A. “Tony” House of Winchester, Sharon D. Dye (Mike) of Edmond, OK, Linda H. King (Gerald) of Oak Hill, VA, Cathy J. House of Germantown, MD, Alisa K. Salas (Alex) of Memphis, Mary House Quines (Salcor) of Winchester, and Holly E. Rosas (Roberto) of Winchester. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved her family above all. She was dedicated to caring for her children and husband who was a stroke victim for 13 years. For the past 3 1/2 years she cared for her son who became disabled. She was a wonderful homemaker who enjoyed creating a cozy environment for her family to gather, eat and enjoy one another’s company. She adored her grandchildren and provided fun play spaces for them including her well-kept yard. She enjoyed reading, gardening and above all, giving to others. She was a 1954 graduate of Central High School in Memphis. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 2, at the funeral home Chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. Hebron Cemetery.
Thomas Wilton White, Jr., 74, of Shingle Springs CA, passed away in his home on Monday August 30, 2010. Thomas was born in Memphis. During college at Memphis State he worked for the Forest Service and after graduation pursued a career with the United States Air Force. He retired as a Lt. Colonel from the Air Force. During retirement he enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, cooking and spending time with his family. Mr. White is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marilyn, his son Thomas White III and wife Kathryn, his daughter Sheri White-Hackley and husband Shawn, his sister Barbara Tuggle, his granddaughter Rhianna Hackley, and three nephews, Ross Tuggle, Allen Tuggle and Wil Tuggle and their families. He is preceded in death by his parents Thomas Wilton White and Ruth White.We heard that Thomas "Tom" White died in California. His good friend and classmate, Bob Hewitt confirmed this earlier with the following message: Yes,
Frank, I am sad to confirm that Tom lost his courageous battle with
bladder cancer. I had been in touch with Tom on and off for the
past tdwo years of his illness. Tom and I go back to Peabody Elementary
and all the way through Jr. High, Central, Memphis State and summer
jobs together. We went out to Idaho and Montana for four summers
working with the US Forest Service and had a lot of good times together.
Bob
Hewitt
Dr.
D.H. Lawrence “Larry” Bond,
age 73,
of Hardin Road, Boone, NC, died
Betty Keisker Johnson, 74, went to be with the Lord, Monday, May 24, 2010. Betty was a loving wife, mother and musician. She played the clarinet in the Central High School Band and carried that love for music into her adult life by playing in the River City Concert Band and the Bartlett Community Concert Band. She was a member of Cherry Road Baptist Church. She retired from the IRS, where she worked for 20 years as a tax examiner. She was married for 54 years to the late William “Billy” Johnson. Betty is survived by four daughters, Billie Ann Owen of Germantown, Susan Parker of Destin, FL, Kathy Thompson of Windermere, FL, Kristina Dumlao of Germantown, TN; one sister, Judy Littrell of Muskogee, OK and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by siblings, Peggy Turner, Lonnie Couture, and Kay Keel.
Albert L. Culbreath passed peacefully to be with our Lord at home surrounded by his loving family on April 6, 2010. Best friend and husband of the love of his life for 52 years, Janette Collison Culbreath (Ms. Jan). Devoted father to Randy (Carol), Ronnie (Char) and Totsy Littlejohn (Brad). He is also survived by his brothers Harry (Joyce) and his twin, Elbert (Ann). Born in Memphis, June 15, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry and LouEvie. Dearest grandfather (Didi) to Amy, Allyson (Josh Harpole), Alex, Collin, Taylor, Christian, Adam, Jordan and Grace. Sweet brother-in-law to Judi (Larry) and favorite uncle to hosts of nieces and nephews, his "adoped little sister" Linda Stanfill. He graduated from Central High School and attended Memphis State (U of M)-loyal tiger fan. He began working at Southern Bell Telephone Co and retired from Lucent after 44 years. Then owned his own phone contracting company, Call Owl. He served in the U.S. Navy, past Master of Unity Masonic Lodge #95, served as an Elder, Sunday School Superintendent and in many ministries at Colonial and First Cumberland Presbyterian Churches. He will be remembered by his family, life long and new friends, too numerous to name, little children, neighbors and co-workers as a true disciple of Jesus Christ because of his quiet and gentle love in helping others.
Marvin Lackey, Jr., 73, of Kingsport, died October 24, 2009, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born October 10, 1936, in Lubbock, TX, the son of Leavern and Virginia Conley Lackey. Marvin spent his boyhood in Memphis, TN, where he graduated high school. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1956, and retired after 26 years of service in the U.S. Navy Reserve with the rank of Captain. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company. Mr. Lackey was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kingsport. In retirement, Marvin resided at the Hound Ears Club in Blowing Rock, NC, during the summer. He was a member of the Cosmopolitan Kiwanis Club of Kingsport. Marvin is survived by his wife, K. Marti Lackey, of Kingsport; son, William Lackey, of Collierville, TN; daughter, Virginia Lackey Stanley, Newnan, GA; and grandsons Haydon Stanley and Jack Stanley, both of Newnan, GA.
Carva Frederick Ellis, 73, of Memphis, passed away at home on Tuesday, November 24, 2009. He grew up in Memphis, graduated from Central High School in 1954 and attended Memphis State University. He was a longtime member of Decatur-Trinity Christian Church. Fred was retired from the Memphis Police Department. He was past president of the Tennessee-Mississippi Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association and former member of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Association. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Mariglyn Ellis, one daughter, Sheila Ellis Cross (Steve) and one granddaughter, Emily Cross, all of Memphis.
Billy M. McLemore, 73, of Memphis, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital after a 2 1⁄2 year battle with cancer. Billy was born in Corinth, MS on December 20, 1936. He was the first son born of Colleen and W.F. McLemore. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Civil Engineering degree in 1960 and returned to Memphis, and with his parents starting McLemore Markets. He served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was also a 33 Degree Mason. During his lifetime, Billy was an avid University of Tennessee fan, serving as President of the local Big Orange Club from 1976-1977. He was a founding member of Tennessee Grocers Association, serving on their Board of Directors from 1984-2001, and the Legislative Committee Chairman from 1985-2001. His contributions to the grocery industry where recognized with the Spirit of America Award from the National Grocers Association. Billy was an active member of the Wolf River Chapter of Quail Unlimited and enjoyed assisting the chapter with their conservancy efforts re-establishing quail habitat in West Tennessee. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Jackie McLemore; his daughter, Dana (Neal) Edwards; sons, Todd McLemore, and David (Tiffany) McLemore; brothers, Shan McLemore and Dennis McLemore; three grandchildren, Ann Ashford McLemore, Mabry Edwards, and Whit McLemore.
TUPELO - Jean Green Pettis, 72, died Thursday, July 30, 2009, at her residence after a sudden illness. She was born Sep. 11, 1936, in Memphis, Tenn., to Lester George and Beulah Louise Meadows Greene. She graduated from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work. Jean
married Dr. James Leighton Pettis Jr. on Jan. 28, 1956, and for
the past 47 years made their home in Tupelo. During this time, she
was extremely involved in our community. She started Special Olympics
in Tupelo, volunteered with the Tupelo Children's Mansion, Board
Member of Safe, Inc. and a founding Board Member of the Sanctuary
Hospice House. She was also past-president of Tupelo Junior Auxiliary,
serving twice as chairman of the annual Charity Ball. She was also
past-president of the Christian Woman's Club. She was a member of
First Presbyterian Church and served as past-president of the Women
of the Church, taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. She
was full of life and enjoyed tennis, bridge, cooking and reading.
She was a wonderful wife, mother and friend to all.
David Louis Simpson, III was born in Memphis on May 1, 1936. He was the son of Allane Simpson Demetrio and the late David Louis Simpson, Jr. Mr. Simpson graduated from Central High School, from Rhodes College and from Vanderbilt University Law School. He began his practice of law in Memphis as an assistant city attorney. He was an associate with the law firm Larkey, Dudley, Blanchard and McRae. In 1968 he joined the legal department at Conwood Corporation where he became Secretary and General Counsel. He retired from Conwood in 2001 after 33 years. Mr. Simpson served on the Board of the Memphis Pink Palace for a number of years acting as its legal counsel and was instrumental in obtaining the museum’s IMAX Theater. He was a past president of the Rhodes Alumni Association, a former member of the MIFA Development Board and was a longtime member of Idlewild Presbyterian Church. In past years he served as a coach in the church’s recreation ministry coaching boys’ soccer and baseball. For the past 4 years he has been a part of the church’s tutoring program serving as a tutor at Idlewild Elementary School. Mr. Simpson leaves his mother and step-father, Allane and George Demetrio. He leaves his wife of fifty years, Beth, and his children, David and Erin Simpson, Elizabeth and Doug Alrutz and Ted Simpson. He leaves six grandchildren; David and Jack Simpson, Jim and Liza Alrutz and Edward and Carolyn Simpson. He also leaves his brother Jon Simpson and his wife Caroline and his sister, Amy Redmon.
Theresa Steuterman Hardison, 72, of Memphis, retired from Memphis City Schools, died May 17, 2009 at Methodist University Hospital. Services were on. Wednesday, May 20 at Calvary Episcopal Church. Theresa was a member of the LeBonheur Club, member of the Women’s Exchange, member of Calvary Vestry, President of Calvary Friends of Music, current President of St. Elizabeth’s Guild, past President of Friends of WKNO and a member of our class Reunion Committee. She leaves two daughters, Laurie (Brooks) Monypeny and Lynn Parsons, all of Memphis, and three grandchildren, Thomas, Virginia, Theresa Monypeny, all of Memphis.
Cecile Mead Churchill passed away suddenly Saturday morning, February 21, 2009..
Joan Clare Beaudoin, 72, of Bartlett, passed away on January 23, 2009 in Memphis. After Central, Joan graduated from Tennessee Tech. University in 1958 and received her master's degree from Syracuse University. She had retired after 28 years with the U.S. Government. Reverend Taylor McGown At the 50th Reunion in 2004, it was our good fortune to revisit old times with a CHS friend....Taylor McGown. That's why hearing the news recently that we had lost another classmates hit especially hard.
Reverend Taylor McGown, died on December 21, 2008 in Bluffton, South Carolina Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Taylor served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following military service, he earned a degree from The University of Memphis. He entered the Investment Banking industry, which led to his initial involvement as Director of Development for Evangelical Christian School in Memphis during the founding of the school. From there, he took his family to Mississippi to completea theological degree from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson. Reverend McGown's first pastorate was Zion Presbyterian Church in Columbia, Tennessee from 1979-1981. He pastored several churches throughout the southeast before moving to Columbus, Mississippi as Executive Director of Palmer Home for Children. Eventually, he returned to banking, melding his experiences and handling investments for ministers. Last November, we heard that we lost another good friend who was with us at our 50 reunion in 2004.
Herbert Morris, passed away at his home in Olive Branch on November 4, 2008. He was a native Memphian, where he attended Central High School and the University of Memphis, earning his M.Ed degree.He married (fellow classmate) Sara Hamilton on June 9, 1957 and worked at the U. S. Post Office, W. R. Grace and retired from Memphis City Schools. After his retirement in June, 1991, they moved to Leadville, Colorado for 9 years. He owned antique shops and played drums in various local bands. Herbert is survived by his wife, Sara, a daughter and son, and six grand-children. COACH LLOYD MCDOUGAL In August 2008, we lost a good friend of our class. LLOYD MCDOUGAL “Coach Mac” was born in Tishomingo, Mississippi on May 5, 1921. He passed away August 30, 2008 in Germantown. He received his Bachelor’s Degree at Mississippi State University and completed his Master’s Degree at Memphis State University. At Tishomingo, Mississippi High School he was All State in Basketball for three years. At Mississippi State University he lettered in Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track, serving as Captain of the Basketball team for two years and received the SEC Sportsmanship Award. He was inducted into the Mississippi State University Sports Hall of Fame in 1991 as the last four sports letterman. He was a Teacher, Coach and Administrator in the Memphis City Schools at Treadwell High School from 1954 to 1957. He coached at Central High School from 1946 to 1953 and from 1958 to 1984. He served as the West Tennessee Representative on the Board of Control for Track from 1949 to 1980. He also assisted the Executive Secretary to write the Track rules for the state of Tennessee. His teams won city championships in Football, Baseball, Basketball and Track with State Championships in Football, Baseball and Track. He served in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Barner McDougal, and three sons and a daughter, and seven grandchildren,. Earlier sad news During the year we had been trying to locate C.F. “Joe”Johnson, one of the lost alumns in 2004. We finally heard from his son that he was looking forward to attending the 55th reunion. Recently, we got word.... “Sadly, I must tell you that Dad died today, June 3, 2008 in Alexandria, La at the age of 73. He leaves behind a loving wife, two sons and 4 grandchildren who will miss him dearly. He wanted so much to be at next year’s reunion. He often talked with great fondness of the years he spent in Memphis and the friends that he made there.” Dot Adams Watts told us about the death of Doris Coleman Sadler's death in Williamsburg, Virginia. Her husband, Warren, had passed away the week before. Peggy Evensky passed on some more sad news...Betty Hanover Carney died on February 15 of pancreatic cancer. We also learned that Charles Hunter had died on February 3. His wife had preceeded him in death about 20 years ago after 30 years of marriage. On October 28, Carole Seymour Willis passed away in Memphis. Paul Williams died on September 24 in Chattanooga from complications of diabetes which he had been battling for some time. It's hard to learn about these events, however, most of us would like to know. |
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