Lakeland HS Class of 1959

Jane McGauley Eskenazi - Hip Replacement

2012-01-10T21:06:00.000-05:00

Jane is reporting that on January 16, 2012, she will undergo a right hip replacement. She is told that the procedure will require a 3-day hospital stay, with an additional 4-week (approximate) stay in a rehabilitation facility. Jane's husband, Albert, is severely disabled, and she has arranged 24-hour care for him during her rehabilitation period.

Jane wishes for your good and positive thoughts for her recovery; however, she asks that you hold the prayers, please.

LHS Class of 1959 Christmas Party - 2011

2011-12-12T00:59:00.005-05:00

Fifty persons, including grandchildren and guests attended the LHS Class of 1959 Christmas party. Ken Hughey, class of 1958 and his wife, Sonja, were first time attendees. Ken, at hughey01@msn.com, is a member of a Gospel singing trio called Chapter III Trio. As usual, the food was wonderful, and the camaraderie was even better. Please enjoy the slide show.

John Hall Porte Passes Away at Age 70

2011-08-12T21:08:00.000-04:00

Mr. John Hall Porte, 70, died 7/21/11 due to brain abscess. He is survived by his loving family.

Great News for Ed & Jayne Neel - Biopsies are Negative

2011-06-08T11:21:00.000-04:00

I have just spoken with Ed Neel. His surgery for removal of the upper lobe of his left lung was successful. The really great news is that the biopsies of the surrounding tissue and lymph nodes were negative for the spread of the malignancy. Ed wishes to express his thanks for the cards and calls he has received.

Ferrin Hicks Hospitalized With Pneumonia

2011-06-04T16:44:00.000-04:00

Ferrin Hicks has advised me that he is hospitalized with pneumonia. It seems that he has an epiglottal dysfunction that is allowing food particles to enter his larynx and thus the trachea. He is being taught new swallowing techniques, and he hopes to be released on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Ferrin asks for your prayers and positive thoughts.

Jimmy Carling Passes Away From Lung Cancer

2011-05-23T00:02:00.000-04:00


James Turner Carling

Marla Carling, Jimmy's wife, reports that he passed away in his sleep May 18, 2011, at about 9:30 PM.

About a year ago, Jimmy had the lower lobe of a lung removed and was told that the surgery was successful in removing all of the cancerous tumor(s). However, four weeks later, to the day, he was stricken with a seizure. The cancer had metastasized to two tumors in the brain. Both tumors responded to radiation therapy and appeared to go away. Then, a new tumor appeared on the other side of the brain. In a period of two days, near the end of January 2011, Jimmy had five strokes. He did somewhat recover from these strokes and seemed to be doing fairly well, despite being given about two weeks to live at that time.

Marla's prayers were answered in that Jimmy passed in his sleep and did not suffer excruciating head pain from the metastatic brain tumors.

Class Party May 14 2011

2011-05-16T09:22:00.001-04:00

Forty-four classmates and guests attended this late spring, early summer party. I managed to get a shot of everyone except Robert Wilson. Robert, I offer my apology. Please enjoy the following slideshow.

Ed Neel Fighting Early Stage Lung Cancer

2011-05-14T01:52:00.000-04:00

Jayne Neel furnished to following information about Ed Neel.

"Ed was recently diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma Squamous Cell Carcinoma Link to Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the upper left lobe of the lung. It looks like we caught it early, but won’t know if we are out of the woods until after his surgery on 6/2/11 at which time they biopsy the lymph nodes and if they are clean, they will remove the upper left lobe of the lung. He is doing fine and had no symptoms, but was having a routine pre-op chest x-ray for a knee replacement when it was discovered. I think we may have been lucky in that the knee surgery was scheduled."

Ed and Jayne will appreciate your prayers and your thoughts in the upcoming days and weeks.

John Goddard Little Acres Farm BBQ

2011-03-11T14:36:00.002-05:00

LHS Class members from 1956, 1957, 1959, 1960, and 1961 attended a BBQ on Tuesday, March 8, and Wednesday, March 9, 2011, held at John & Kathy Goddard's Little Acres Farm on Wilder Road in Lakeland, Florida. Please enjoy the following slide show, and let me know if you spot any errors.

William A. "Butch" Moody Loses Fight With Lung Cancer

2011-03-04T21:25:00.003-05:00

Butch Moody passed away at 11:57 PM, March 3, 2011, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Butch is survived by his wife of 31 years and our classmate, Suzanne Deaton Moody. Butch loved our periodic class parties and was often instrumental in scheduling them. He always stood ready to offer others a helping hand, especially with mechanical things. He will be missed around the Lakeland area.

A memorial service will be held for Butch at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 8, 2011, at the First United Methodist Church on Lake Morton. The address is 72 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801.

Butch's obituary and guest book can be accessed at the following links:
Obituary
Guest Book

Butch Moody Update - February 12, 2011

2011-02-12T10:15:00.002-05:00

Butch was hospitalized Tuesday, February 8, 2011, with respiratory distress and extreme fatigue. Testing finally revealed that he has a blood clot in his left lung, the same lung in which the malignant tumors are located. Butch has had blood transfusions and is currently receiving medication to dissolve the blood clot. He is feeling a little stronger today and was released to go home. He must, for life, take a daily injection, most likely Heparin, in his stomach area to dissolve and prevent blood clots. Butch and Sue can use your prayers and positive thoughts.

Ray Olinger Loses Sister and Brother Within a Three-Day Period

2011-02-04T11:11:00.001-05:00

Ray Olinger's sister, Wanda Green, passed away on January 21, 2011, of heart failure, and his brother, Dale Olinger, passed away on January 24, 2011, of pneumonia. The following are links from The Ledger' obituary columns:
Wanda Green's Obituary
Dale Olinger's Obituary

Ferrin Hicks Hospitalized

2011-01-25T09:19:00.001-05:00

Ferrin Hicks called from the hospital, asking that I let his classmates and friends know that he is hospitalized with an infection, possibly a wisdom tooth. He is in room W351. No more information is currently available.

Roger Sherman Wishes to Share a Celtic Version of Amazing Grace

2010-12-20T11:47:00.001-05:00

A Celtic (pronounced Keltic) Amazing Grace - from the André Rieu orchestra.
(about three minutes in length, and you will wish it were longer!)

It begins with the leading notes being played on a pennywhistle (an instrument which comes to us from Ireland) Then, the lead is taken over by a single bagpiper, followed by an entire array of bagpipers!

Have your speakers really cranked up for this.

Be blessed as you watch and listen! Here is the link - Celtic Amazing Grace

Class Christmas Party - December 11, 2010

2010-12-15T10:09:00.003-05:00

On a mildly chilly evening members of our class and their guests once again gathered at the beautiful lakeside home of Mary Futch. Mary lives on a private lake, Lake Lester. You may view a list of attendees at this link Party Attendees List.

Butch Moody Update

2010-12-14T15:24:00.001-05:00

Butch Moody wishes his classmates and friends to know that extensive medical diagnostic tests have shown that he has stage-4 metastatic lung cancer. The site of metastasis is the left hip bone. He has finished a round of radiation therapy on the hip, and he will start a round of chemotherapy on December 20, 2010. Both Butch and Sue wish to express their thanks to classmates and friends who have called and sent cards. These gestures mean so very much to them.

Butch Moody Announces He Is Fighting Malignant Tumors

2010-11-15T13:09:00.003-05:00

Senior Photo

Childhood Sweethearts

Butch Moody wants his classmates and friends to know that he is fighting two malignant tumors in his left lung and one metastatic tumor on the flat portion of the left hip bone. Butch’s condition was discovered after he thought his hip was injured by a chiropractic adjustment. He went to his Internist for an MRI of his back and hip to see why his hip was hurting so badly. He was extremely shocked, when he was told that the MRI revealed the three tumors. The lung tumors have been biopsied, and Butch will have an MRI of the brain on Monday, November 15, 2010. Very soon, Butch will begin a regimen of radiation on his hip and chemotherapy for his lung.

Butch and Sue can use your prayers and positive thoughts in the coming weeks and months. Contact information for Butch and Sue follow:

2855 Blackwater Oaks Dr
Mulberry, FL 33860-5544
863-425-9642 (home)
863-860-3700 (Butch mobile)
863-860-0037 (Sue mobile)

Don Carter's Wife, Patsy Green Carter, LHS Class of 1961, Passes Away

2010-11-15T12:58:00.000-05:00

Sadly, we must announce that Patsy Green, LHS Class of 1961, has unexpectedly and suddenly passed away on November 8, 2010. A link to her obituary is Obituary For Patsy Green Carter.

A memorial service will be held for her on Saturday, November 27, 2010 at the University Unitarian Universalists Society. The address is:

11648 McCulloch Rd
Orlando, FL 32817-8332

Don's contact information is:

265 W Third Street
Chuluota, FL 32766-9107
(407) 977-7112

Coach Earl Stokes Passes Away

2010-11-15T12:46:00.002-05:00

We must sadly announce that Coach Earl Stokes has passed away. Most of us did know him as, "Coach." About six or seven years ago, Annette and I unexpectedly ran into Coach and Mrs. Stokes (Elaine) in the Cracker Barrel in Dublin, Georgia. I called out across the lobby, "Coach!" When we approached each other, he said, "I want to thank you for calling me Coach." He knew from my greeting that he had, in the past, touched my life in a positive and unforgettable way.

Coach and Mrs Stokes have attended several of our pentannual reunions, including the 50th. You will find his obituary at Obituary - Coach Earl Stokes.

Allan & Annette Davis

1959 Class Party At - October 16, 2010 - Celebration Of Life - Ferrin Hicks

2010-10-19T19:59:00.000-04:00

As noted in another blog article, Ferrin Hicks brought to this party a celebration of life, a celebration that those present have made it this far in life. Many of our classmates and spouses have not been so lucky. Ferrin's sister, Peggy Dominey, bought this cake for Ferrin's celebration. The two photographs on the cake are edible, thanks to Publix Super Markets.

Ferrin brought some high-end karaoke equipment to the party; however, a technical glich with a digital TV prevented this part of the celebration from proceeding. Our thanks goes to Ferrin for the good old college try.

Owen Buddy Loadholtes Engaged To Be Married

2010-10-19T14:24:00.000-04:00

Buddy Loadholtes, at our class party on October 16, 2010, announced his engagement to Tori McGinnis. Buddy had proposed and Tori had accepted earlier that very morning. Both were beaming with joy at the party. The class of 1959 wishes much happiness for Buddy and Tori.

1959 Class Party At - October 16, 2010

2010-10-19T13:42:00.001-04:00

Thirty-nine persons were in attendance at the class party, 25 of whom were classmates. Here is a link to the attendees - Party Attendance Sheet. This party was significant in two ways.

Ferrin Hicks brought to the party a celebration of life, a celebration of thanks that we have made it this far. His sister, Peggy Dominey, bought for the party a beautifully decorated cake. You will see a picture of it in the slide show.

Owen Buddy Loadholtes, AKA Elvis, announced his hours-old engagement to Tori McGinnis. They plan to marry in April of 2011. Buddy looks extremely healthy and happy, and his bride-to-be looks and seems thrilled. Tori is a long-time friend of Buddy's sister, Lonalee Thompson.

Enjoy the slideshow, and remember that the class Christmas party is on December 11, 2010.

Announcing A New Doctor in Town - Mary Nelle James

2010-09-27T16:01:00.004-04:00

Dr. Mary Nelle James

The Palmer College of Chiropractic Medicine (Palmer Chiropractic College, Florida Campus), has conferred upon Mary Nelle James the degree of Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine. She is the daughter of Rodney and Mollie (Sloan) James. Dr James is entering practice in the office of Dr. Chris W. Cheatwood, D. C. (Dr. Chris Cheatwood), located at 737 South Missouri Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33815-4737. The phone number is 863-680-1064, and the fax number is 863-680-1734. The email address for the office is cchiro@verizon.net.

Dr. James also holds a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Clemson University.

Lewis Rice Weighs In

2010-09-10T09:26:00.001-04:00

Shirley & I just got back from Hawaii then Vegas to see my mother. In November my brother (Ed) & I are going to have a birthday party for her (90th). Would any of the classmates like to have a good reason to visit Vegas in the next 2 months? The party will be low key at the mobile home park where she has lived for the past 22 years. Mother is still living on her own & doing very well.

We may be able to be at Mary's in October’. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again. Also, I do believe Ed has contacted Kay Fields that he plans to attend their 50^th next spring. I know the Rice brothers will be there. It will be a great get together for us also.

If anyone wants to go to Vegas around the 5th of November (Friday), e-mail me at lewsworkshop@att.net or call me 386-767-2142 for details.

GO class of 59.

Lew (Lewie) Rice

Coach Jim Miller Recovering From Stroke

2010-09-09T01:13:00.000-04:00

Dear All,

You have all been so helpful and such an important part of Jim's recovery. Your notes, cards and good wishes via e-mail and phone calls are the best medicine, BELIEVE IT! Jim's progress is amazing. He is regaining balance (good for golf!) and walks with/without a cane on even and uneven ground. Speech and mental exercises are nearly perfect. A CAT scan is scheduled for the 23rd (probably read a week later) and if that is good, he will be driving the car and the golf ball.

Keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Love, Donna Miller

Don & Pat Carter Share Family News

2010-09-08T01:22:00.001-04:00

LHS, Class of '59 Members:

We would love to share some good news with our friends from LHS. Don and I will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary on November 6th. in Orlando. And "they" said it would never last. Thanks to lots of luck, patience, love, humor and a great family, we'll be celebrating with bells on.

In May, our daughter, Kim Carter-Williams, received her Masters degree from UCF and is now employed there as a Mental Health Counselor. Our daughter-in-law, Dore Carter, has recently become an Associate Registrar at UCF. UCF is now the third, or fourth, depending on who's counting, largest university in the United States.

And of course, we have four beautiful granddaughters. Kayli, is a senior in high school and is an aspiring actor. She was awarded "Best of Show" in competition for her "contrasting dialogue", the first person so honored at her school. Her three year old sister, Ember, debuted at Hagerty High's presentation of "Seussical the Musical". She brought down the house when she "hatched" from the egg that Horton had been nursemaiding. Haven's volleyball team won their championship and Shay's bearded dragons produced four little beardies on their first endeavor. She also has Ruby, the corn snake and several other critters. (Takes after her Uncle Paul).

Let the good times roll. Go Dreadnaughts. Go Knights.
Don and Pat Carter

Larry Hale Shares Lighthearted, Fun Photos

2010-09-08T01:16:00.001-04:00

Larry Hale has sent along some photos that are lighthearted and show him and his chief of staff having fun. He marched as a color guard in the Labor Day Parade in Acworth, Georgia. He included photos of the Harley that he is selling or has sold and a new Sportster that he has his eye on. Two other photos show Larry and his chief of Staff in his Mustang convertible and enjoying a cool one at a Harley dealership at the end of a charity bike ride.

Linda Wrenn Honeycutt Has Good News About Her Grandson

2010-09-06T01:33:00.000-04:00

I have good news. My Grandson Andrew attended Boys State in Tallahassee this summer. He was one of the 5 boys out of over 500 to receive a four year scholarship for college. He will be attending Tallahassee Community for his first two years and then transferring over to Florida State University for his remaining 2 years. He will begin in the fall of 2011. He will graduate in May of 2011 from Lakeland Christian School. I am so proud of him he has worked so hard during his school years.

Linda Honeycutt

Helen (Perdicaris) Eady & Husband, John, Share Information About Their Progeny

2010-09-06T01:29:00.000-04:00

We have 11 grandchildren with the twelveth one on the way, a girl. Our oldest grandchild just graduated from South Florida University. All our children and grandchildren are wonderful.

Life is good.

John and Helen Eady

Roger Sherman Shares Some Light And Happy News

2010-09-06T01:17:00.001-04:00

I just got back from St. Augustine where I attended the dedication of the Museum of the Mission Madre de Dios. Lovely reception, reinactments of the founding of the City. Chatted with the Bishop and others. I was the guest of Guglielmo & Associates, Museum designers, with whom I consult, and whose head is a dear friend, Deborah Guglielmo. We went up on Friday and came home Sunday.

and, the sunroom at Apsley is now sporting a new wood floor, and the columns on the front have been re placed with round Tuscan style columns on short plinths. Since Mary has pretty much sewn p 2010, maybe the troops can come up next year.

Patricia Bell Long Passes Away

2010-09-03T12:24:00.000-04:00

Pat Bell has passed away from cancer. The link to her obituary is Patricia Bell Long's Obituary. Pat's photo has been added to our class In Memoriam page on the class website. The link is Class In Memoriam Page

Mr. Ralph Paulson, Shop Teacher, Passes Away

2010-08-22T01:40:00.000-04:00

Mr. Ralph Paulson, one of our shop teachers I am told, has passed away. The details of his passing as given in this Obituary for Ralph Paulson differ from those given to me by Mikey Turbeville. It is my guess that the obituary omitted details about his fall and brain hemorrhage.

John Goddard's Mother Passes Away

2010-07-31T09:15:00.000-04:00

John Goddard's Mother, Mrs. Annie Goddard, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2010. Classmates and friends offer condolences. You may read the obituary at the following link.
Obituary of Mrs. Annie Goddard

Ferrin Hicks Suffers Another Episode of Cardiac Arrest

2010-07-28T11:26:00.001-04:00

Ferrin's sister, Peggy Dorminey, called to say that Ferrin has again suffered an episode of cardiac arrest on Saturday evening, July 24, 2010, which rendered him unconscious. His implanted pace maker/defib unit kept his circulation going during the ambulance ride. He regained consciousness in the hospital, and he is now in ICU at Lakeland Regional. He may be moved a regular cardiac room soon. Ferrin wants all of his classmates to know that he loves them.

Ferrin Hicks Out of Hospital

2010-07-12T11:59:00.002-04:00

Ferrin Hicks has been released from the hospital and is under 24/7 care at home. His physicians had to strengthen his kidneys to the point where they would tolerate the dye used in the cardiac catheterization procedure. Once the cardiac catheterization procedure was completed and a blocked artery that had been previously stented was re-stented, Ferrin immediately felt much better. He is very happy to be alive after this experience.

Chester Caldwell, Former LHS Teacher

2010-07-02T10:25:00.000-04:00

Chester Caldwell, one of our class's teachers passes away.
Link to The Ledger Obituary

Ferrin Hicks In Critical Condition

2010-06-28T21:30:00.004-04:00

Ferrin Hicks, through his older sister, Peggy Dorminey, has asked that his classmates be notified that he is in critical condition at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Ferrin, on a voice mail, said that last week, he was declared clinically dead; however, he was successfully resuscitated. For several days, he was in ICU, but as of June 30, he is in wing B, room 413A. Peggy says that his cardiologist has stated that Ferrin has considerable cardiac disease, complicated by renal insufficiency and diabetes.

Carol Bregler Kinder Passes Away

2010-06-16T21:02:00.000-04:00

With sadness, I must report that another of our classmates has passed away. Carol passed away June 13, 2010, from cardiac failure. Below is a link to her obituary in The Ledger.
Obituary - Carol Bregler Kinder

Roger Shermans's Trip To England And France

2010-06-14T09:29:00.002-04:00

My trip to England went really well. The weather, instead of what my English friends said, was boiling for most of the visit, and I hadn't packed a single short sleeve shirt. I ended up buying one in a charity shop in Canterbury and changing there!

I traveled with my friend Dr. Douglas Files (Lt.Col. USAF) who had never been to England although he's been most everywhere else in the world. Our first stop was the rental car agency at Heathrow. Douglas had insisted on a manual transmission car, as that is what he has always driven. What he failed to realize is that the gear shift is on his left in an English car, so there were the occasional grindings of gears. My job was to occasionally warn "mind the curb".

The day we arrived, we drove to West Sussex for a three day stay with HRH Princess Katarina, Granddaughter of King Alexander of Jugoslavia, and 5x great grandaughter of Queen Victoria - and about everyone else on a throne of Europe.

Her turn of the century craftsman country house was quite grand and her garden spectacular. She is recently divorced from Sir Desmond de Silva, QC, who is a war crimes prosecutor for the Hague trials.

The three of us had a great day outing to Brighton where we visited the Royal Pavillion.

We then left for the coast, ending up at Dover at the beginning of the 70th anniversary of the Dunkirk evacuation. In addition to the Castle, we visited the secret tunnels carved into the cliffs where the command center for the British troops was housed for WWII.

The next day, we went to Calais, France for lunch (how cool is that) and visited the German bunker which was the forward command post at the channel. We also visited the City Hall (Maison de ville) to see the monumental sculpture by Rodin of the "Burghers of Calais" ...and yes, it is signed.

Then off to Canterbury where we spent a great deal of time at the Cathedral and town centre and also saw an ancient Norman castle ruin. While in Canterbury we took a day trip to visit Leeds Castle. A spectacular setting in lush parks. This is the place where important international meetings are held, specifically the G8 meetings in the past. The grounds include an aviary, so took a few photos for Roger K. I was pleased to note that our collection at the farm was larger. We are, however, short a few hundred acres and one castle.

Then off to London, were we stayed in a B&B in Victoria, the section of London just south of Buckingham Palace. While there we and an appointment with the Bluemantle Pursuivant of Arms at the Royal College of Arms and got to see the heraldic records of England from the 13th century, and visited with an heraldic artist doing a grant of arms certificate. One evening I was able to meet up with my cousin from Massachusetts, Kayla Haveles, who was there for a week after graduating.

While in London we did a day trip to Windsor, visiting the Castle and St. George's Chapel. I've been a life member of the St. George's Friends for more than 30 years.

I also showed Doug the usual suspects, Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Cathedral, St. Paul's, Buckingham Palace etc. Walked for miles.

The trip home was long and boring, but uneventful. Will attach a few photos which might help.

Cheers,

Roger

LHS Class of 1959 Vietnam Veterans, Spouses & Siblings

2010-06-05T01:13:00.049-04:00

A number of our 1959 classmates, spouses or siblings were involved with the Vietnam War, either serving in the war theater or holding down the fort at home. Below is a short version of their service and sacrifice.

Barnes, Frank | Class of 1959 | Served during Tet, 1968-1969, around Da Nang & the Cua Viet river area
Bird, Donna | Class of 1959 |Donna's husband, Scott Wilson, a U. S. Air Force fighter pilot, was shot down on Thanksgiving Day of 1966. The remains of Gordon Scott Wilson were returned to the USA in April, 1986. He was interred in the cemetery of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado on 22 Nov 1986 - twenty years to the day after he lost his life in the service of his country. Please visit the Virtual Wall web page http://www.virtualwall.org/dw/WilsonGS01a.htm
Collier, Ron | Class of 1959 | Served in Viet Nam from June 1967-June 1968 as part of the 21st Reconnaissance Airplane Company - flew the O1G Birddog, a two-place reconnaissance fixed wing aircraft
Edwards, James | Class of 1959 | Served in Vietnam from January 1966 through December 1969 with the First and Fifth Special Forces Groups.
Ford, Thomas | Class of 1959 | Now deceased - was most likely in Vietnam with Army Special Forces
Gilley, Robert | Class of 1959 | Went to Vietnam with 1st Cavalry in 1965
Gonzalez, Ralph | Class of 1959 | U. S. Army Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam
Hodgson, Jean | Class of 1959 | U. S. Air Force Flight Nurse - in and out of Vietnam numerous times from June 1969 to May 1971
Huston, Dale | Class of 1962 | Brother of Anne Huston Whalen, class of 1959 - Dale died in Vietnam in 1968. Please visit the Virtual Wall web page http://www.virtualwall.org/dh/HustonDM01a.htm
James, Mollie | Class of 1959 | Mollie took care of the family and home front, while Rodney flew over North Vietnam
James, Rodney |Class of 1959 | U. S. Air Force fighter pilot out of Da Nang AB in Vietnam
Sheridan, Wayne | Class of 1965 | Brother of Arlene Sheridan, class of 1959 - Charles Wayne Sheridan was a U. S. Navy medical corpsman, attached to a Marine unit in Vietnam
Valentine, Daniel | Class of 1959 | U. S. Air Force 1960 through 1980 - Da Nang, Vietnam 1966

Dolores Elias Degnan's Husband John Passes Away

2010-05-31T15:21:00.000-04:00

COLUMBIA, SC - John Degnan, 69, passed away 5/29/10 from cancer. Please visit link below.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thestate/obituary.aspx?n=john-degnan&pid=143214326

Floyd Lay Passes Away

2010-05-23T12:33:00.000-04:00

Recently, Floyd Lay, father of Sandra Lay, who is the spouse of our own Bobby Bowden, recently passed away. Mr. Lay was a very interesting gentlemen, who contributed much to society during his life. I remember, while in high school, hearing his name mentioned many times. Below is a link to an article that you might like to read. http://www.theledger.com/article/20100519/NEWS/5195065?tc=ar

Harrison Payne Not Doing Well

2010-05-21T22:13:00.013-04:00

Harrison came out of the SICU Monday evening. The doctor dischared him today, Wednesday, June 2, 2010. He is home but very weak. Thank you all for all the prayers that have been sent our way. Prayer Does Help.

Love - Marge

Harrison took a turn for the worst this morning, May 21, 2010. He is now in SICU - has a breathing tube in and many IV - has only opened his eyes a few times today.

Marge

Harrison came through the surgery today, May 19, 2010, pretty good. He had three stints put in. He was having not to good a day today but his heart held up well during surgery. Thank one and all for the prayers sent our way. God is Good.

Love - Marge

Harrison Payne To Have Abdomenal Aneurysm Surgery

2010-05-17T13:48:00.003-04:00

Just a note for a prayer request for Harrison. He is scheduled for surgery
on Wednesday to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Thanks to all.

Love - Marge Payne

Roger Sherman's Ancestry Project Back To Edward III

2010-05-14T09:40:00.001-04:00

I've just got my ancestry project back to Edward III, and as you can see from the photo, we are beginning to look a bit alike. (minus the crown)

Roger Sherman is OFF TO ENGLAND

2010-05-14T09:35:00.002-04:00

Off to England. Volcano permitting, I will be going to England to visit Princess Katarina then the south east coast from Brighton to Dover. At Dover castle we hope to visit the tunnels in the Dover cliffs which were part of the English defense for WWII, then a day trip to Calais to see the German bunkers. Both remain exactly as they were at the end of the war. Then more time in East Anglia around Canterbury, finally back to London for an appointment with a Herald of the Royal College of Arms. I will be traveling with Lt. Col. Doughlas Files MD, USAF who is a French scholar and while he's traveled a lot in Europe, has never been to the UK, so he gets a tour guide and I get a personal physician!!! Back by June 1.

Class Party - April 17, 2010

2010-04-18T12:08:00.004-04:00

Thirty-six folks, or thereabouts, gathered for the class party at Mary Futch's beautiful lakeside home. Most were 1959 classmates and spouses. However, Donovan (Corky Dean, class of 1957, and his wife Mary attended. The class has sort of adopted Bill and Bea Johnson. The Mussos brought Franky Flint, and Lamar Hayes came with Leon Futch. Enjoy the slideshow.

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List of Party Attendees

Linda Launt Huggins Terminal With Parkinson's Disease

2010-04-14T15:12:00.001-04:00

In checking on a returned email, I spoke with Linda's husband, Jim. He tells me that Linda is in a nursing home home for the duration. She has Parkinson s Disease and is totally disabled.

A Message From Jane Morris Bay - Hospice of Petaluma

2010-04-14T14:00:00.004-04:00

Dear Friends,

Long time no email. Just want you to know I'm alive and well, and to tell you about an event I'm doing on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 in Petaluma, California (visit link).
http://lhsclassof59.webatu.com/blogstuff/hospice-petaluma.pdf

Hospice of Petaluma has invited me to participate in their Community Education Series, "Food for Your Mind, Body & Spirit" on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. (See enclosed flyer). This free program is one of the ways Hospice of Petaluma thanks their community for the incredible support they receive during the year. I'm donating copies of LOVE & LOSS - A Story About Life, Death, and Rebirth.

I'll talk about my relationship with Namgyal and the consequences of her life and death on my life. When Namgyal died, I could never have imagined that I would be able to come to the end of mourning, celebrating the gifts of grief I have received by loving and losing her. Following my reading excerpts from LOVE & LOSS, there will be an "interactive discussion" with the audience.

Namgyal is very much alive in my heart and continues to expand my capacity to love and walk the Bodhisattva Path.

If you're in the neighborhood, please come.

With love & gratitude,

Jane

Senior Olympics - Rodney James Again Brings Home Gold And Some Silver

2010-03-06T19:19:00.001-05:00

In the 2010 Senior Olympics, Rodney James and his partner, Lex Taylor, won SILVER in the Men's Tennis Doubles. He and his partner, Wanda Crocker, won GOLD in the Tennis Mixed Doubles. Last but not least, Rodney won SILVER in the javelin throw.

Rodney James

Marie Gursky Iannone's Obituary

2010-03-03T11:25:00.000-05:00

The Ledger has published Marie Gursky Iannone's Obituary, Marie and her husband, John, have frequently socialized with 1959 classmates and friends at our quarterly parties held at the home of Mary Futch. She passed away on February 23, 2010; she will be missed.

John Goddard & Jack Walker Host All Male BBQ Luncheon

2010-02-25T19:06:00.002-05:00

Nineteen male members of the LHS classes of 1956, 1957, and 1959 met on February 24, 2010 for a luncheon BBQ at the home of John Goddard (59). Co-hosting and grilling hamburgers was Jack Walker. In attendance were: Bobby Anderson (59), Kenny Cone (57), Bobby Davidson (59), Allan Davis (59), Corky Dean (57), John Goddard (59), Les Grizzard (56), Artie Haer (57), Doug Harwell (59), Tommy Holcomb (57), Rodney James (59), Bill Johnson (guest), Arthur Jones (59), Butch Moody (59), Charlie Page (59), Travis Tate (59), Hugh Turbeville (59), Jack Walker (59), & George Womble (59).

Two burning questions were answered:
1. The Little League Pitcher was Tommy Holcomb, and the catcher was John Goddard.
2. The last time Kenny Cone and John Goddard had laid eyes on each other was over 50 years ago at Rhein-Main Air Force Base in Germany.

A slide show follows:

The Reverend Timothy Herring Publishing New Contact Information

2010-02-20T09:30:00.007-05:00

You might wish to peruse these websites. Tim's original website can be found as a link at the bottom of http://lhsclassof59.webatu.com/Directorya.html.

http://www.disneyweddingminister.com (NEW)
http://home.att.net/~revtim5 (Disney venue pictures)
http://home.att.net/~revtim2 (local wedding site pictures)
revtim6288@gmail.com e-mail
Facebook address: Deems Timothy Herring
407-876-6433 8 AM -- 8 PM

Larry Hale Shares A Snow Day

2010-02-13T20:09:00.000-05:00

Larry Hale shares a snow day in Atlanta.

Class Christmas Party - December 12, 2009

2009-12-14T09:16:00.003-05:00

The class got together on Saturday evening, December 12, 2009, for a Christmas party at the home of Mary Futch. Mary, living on the shore of Lake Lester, a beautiful private lake, has a ideal setting for a party. We did not get an exact head count; however, Mary estimates about 60 persons attended. Ray and Donna Olinger were the only attendees that had a camera, so we are hoping they will share some photos. The next party will be on Saturday, April 17, 2009. Mark your calendars now.

George Womble's Brother, Bobby Ray, Passes Away

2009-12-09T22:01:00.000-05:00

Bobby Ray Womble, age 74, brother to classmate George Womble has passed away from complications of diabetes. The LHS Class of 1959 sends its condolences, prayers and thoughts to George and his family.

Link to The Ledger Obituary

Bobby Bowden Shares His 50th Reunion Photos

2009-12-07T09:24:00.001-05:00

Bobby Bowden has shared reunion photos from his personal camera. Here they are in slideshow format. Click on any photo and you will be taken to the photo gallery.

David Bayhan Now Home

2009-12-04T12:24:00.002-05:00

David Bayhan has been released from the Lakeland Regional Medical Center, after having surgery to treat a streptococcus infection in an ankle. He is resting at home with an antibiotic IV and a strong pain killer. He will have a nurse come once a day to change the bandage on his ankle. I am sure that all classmates wish Dave a speedy recovery.

David Bayhan Hospitalized

2009-12-01T20:00:00.000-05:00

Sue Moody, cousin to David Bayhan's wife, Carolyn, reports that Dave underwent surgery this morning, December 1, 2009, to treat a staphylococcus infection in his ankle. Dave's ankle was severely injured in a motorcycle accident many years ago, and he has undergone extensive surgery in the past. The ankle was stabilized until he had a knee replacement. The knee replacement required the removal of a surgical orthopaedic plate, which was providing stability to the ankle. This reignited problems with the ankle.

Dave is in Lakeland Regional Medical Center. He can use your thoughts and prayers.

1959 Graduation Program In A PDF File

2009-11-17T00:58:00.001-05:00

Jimmy Musso had a copy of our 1959 graduation program, which he hung on the bulletin board at Hugh's place during our Friday evening festivities. Many classmates did not know it was there. Jan Lyons, after the reunion, took possession of it, at least temporarily. She made it available to us to be scanned into a portable document file (PDF).

This document answers a question that was asked many times during the reunion. How many classmates actually graduated with our class on Monday, June 8, 1959? The answer is 370. Did you remember that Albert R. Liggett was our third and last principal? Did you remember that Cornelia Anne Bryant was valedictorian? Did you remember that George Talvin Coward was salutatorian? Cornelia and George, can you produce copies of your respective speeches for posting on the class blog?

See the graduation program

50th Reunion Slideshow, October 23, 24, and 25

2009-11-14T12:02:00.000-05:00

This is a slideshow of photographs taken by me, Allan Davis, at the 50th reunion festivities. I walked around shooting at random, so if I missed you, please forgive me. Some were taken Friday, some were taken Saturday, and some were taken Sunday. Enjoy!

50th Class Reunion Program For Saturday Evening, October 24, 2009

2009-11-04T01:36:00.001-05:00

I have made a PDF copy of our reunion program for Saturday evening, October 24, 2009, available on the link below. We have had a couple of requests for this document. Rather than getting into snail-mailing, we will afford classmates the opportunity to download it and print it for themselves.

http://lhsclassof59.webatu.com/reunion-program.pdf

Bobby Surgeon Suffering From Squamous Cell Carcinoma

2009-11-01T23:33:00.001-05:00

Bobby is reportedly suffering from metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, which has spread from his legs into his throat. The cancer apparently is encroaching upon his ascending aorta. We wish Bobby a full recovery. He has had surgery is undergoing further treatment at Broward General Medical Center in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. The address is 1600 South Andrews Ave, 33316. The phone number is 954-355-4400.

Maxie Benton Passes Away

2009-11-01T21:23:00.004-05:00

Sadly, I must report that Maxie Benton has passed away from
complications following lung surgery. Our prayers and thoughts are
with Mary, his wife, and the rest of his family. The following link is to Maxie's obituary as published in The Ledger - http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theledger/obituary.aspx?n=maxie-wayne-benton&pid=135393370.

Two Of Our Couples Have Been Married Over 50 Years

2009-10-20T13:15:00.002-04:00

Both John & Helen (Perdicaris) Eady and Sonny and Bonita (Taylor) McKinsey have been married over 50 years. John & Helen claim the record with 52 years of marital bliss as of June 8, 2009. As of June 18, 2009, Sonny & Bonita had logged 50 years. Congratulations to them both.

Maxie Benton Hospitalized In Intensive Care

2009-10-18T15:44:00.001-04:00

Betty Jean Bettag, sister-in-law to Maxie Benton, has asked that we announce that Maxie is in Lakeland General Hospital in intensive care. Maxie is suffering from complications following lung surgery. Betty has asked that Maxie, his wife Mary, and the entire family be put on your prayer lists.

50th Reunion Featured Door Prizes By Robert Harper & Roger Sherman

2009-10-14T21:37:00.003-04:00

One featured door prize that will be given away at our 50th reunion is being donated by Robert Harper. It is one of many paintings that Robert has rendered. The name of the painting is My Paradise. An Image of this painting is shown below.

The painting will be professionally framed; it will be a genuine first class treasure. Please visit Robert Harper's website at Robert's Art Website and enjoy his many wonderful renderings.

Roger Sherman is donating all other door prizes. He is preparing one limited-edition Reunion Book as a door prize. The one-of-a-kind Reunion Book has some very special surprises, which Roger has not divulged, even to me. The winner of this book will be asked to surrender his or her regular Reunion Book.

Your Complete Guide To 50th Reunion Activities and Agenda

2009-10-12T13:15:00.002-04:00

The links below will take you to the same document (two formats) that was emailed to classmates. This document should answer many questions that you may have. These files are rather large; be patient. You may wish to right-click on the links and choose "save as" to save them to your desktop before trying to open them.

PDF Link
Microsoft Word Link

Olin Hill's Younger Brother, John Tyler, Passes Away

2009-10-06T15:55:00.001-04:00

Olin Hill's younger brother, John Tyler Hill, has passed away in Ft. Myers, Florida at the age of 65. Please visit the link below

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/theledger/obituary.aspx?n=john-tyler-hill&pid=133928534

George Clark's Wife, Coral, In Nursing Home

2009-09-29T14:50:00.000-04:00

Ronnie (Hot Dog) Lewis reports that George Clark's wife, Coral, is in Wedgewood Nursing Home in Lakeland. I do not know the nature of her illness. George can be reached at (863) 858-5433.

Obituary For Arthur Wayne Beaman

2009-09-20T11:21:00.004-04:00

The Ledger has published the obituary for Wayne Beaman. The Orlando Sentinel has also published it. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Collison Family Funeral Home, 3806 Howell branch Road, Winter Park.

Link To The Ledger Obituary - Wayne Beaman

Link to Orlando Sentinel Obituary - Wayne Beaman

Memorial Service For Wayne Beaman

2009-09-17T01:15:00.001-04:00

The Memorial for Wayne will be Saturday, September 26th at 11:00 a.m.

COLLISON FAMILY FUNERAL HOMES

HOWELL BRANCH CHAPEL

3806 HOWELL BRANCH ROAD

WINTER PARK, FL 32792

PHONE: 407-678-4500

Wayne Beaman Has Passed Away

2009-09-13T22:11:00.003-04:00

Joann, Wayne Beaman's wife, has advised us that Wayne passed away Saturday morning, September, 12, 2009, from an extended bout with pancreatic cancer. Wayne was so hoping to attend the 50th class reunion; we will miss him greatly. I am certain that the entire class offers condolences to Joann.

Details of the service will be posted once they are available.

Obituary of Samuel Edgar Watson

2009-08-24T20:24:00.000-04:00

Edgar Watson, from the class of 1958 I believe, has passed away. He is the son of Dr. Samuel Edgar Watson, a Watson Clinic pioneer. Since Watson is such a prominent name in Lakeland, I think this passing is worthy of mention in our class blog. Samuel Edgar Watson Obituary

Jane McGauley Eskenazi 's Sister Passes Away

2009-08-19T07:32:00.003-04:00

Jane McGauley Eskenazi reports that her older sister, Pat McGauley Boatwright, died of heart disease on August 19, 2009, at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Jane, we are all thinking of you in your time of loss. The obituary, see link the below, contains very little additional information.

Pat McGauley Obituary

A Boy and His Dog

2009-08-16T20:33:00.000-04:00

Attached is a picture of me with my dog, Rusty, who accompanied me almost everywhere. I even took Rusty to school on one occasion to Hazel Haley's class when we were doing presentations on "how to do something." My presentation was giving Rusty a bath and picking off the fleas. I remember George Coward demonstrating how to peel a grapefruit and wearing protective clothing with plastic apron and a face mask. I also remember Paul Schiff showed us how to play a clarinet. I remember this since Paul followed me and Rusty was still in the classroom and started howling like a coyote. I had to take him out of the room. The car in the picture is my red Pontiac Catalina convertible, which attracted cops like flies. I got 3 tickets within a year from the same policeman, officer Foster. During one vacation back in Lakeland from college, I came to a 4 way stop near LHS and on the other side of the stop was officer Foster. I got out of my car and waved him through. I was not going to let him give me a 4th ticket!! Bob Schwartz

50th Reunion Reservations & Remittance Received Log

2009-08-12T07:34:00.003-04:00

The following links, one in Excel format and the other in portable document format (PDF), lead to a document that shows the classmates for whom we have received reunion reservations. The format has changed There are now three columns, one for Friday evening only, another for Friday and Saturday or Saturday only, and the final one is for book orders only. If your reservation appears in the Saturday column, your reunion book fee is included in Saturday evening's fee. Use this tool to double check us; however, remember that Jan Lyons has the only official record. If this blog is incorrect, I may have misinterpreted the information that Jan gave me.

Excel Format

PDF

In case you need a copy of the reunion letter and questionnaire, the link below will take you to a PDF copy of those documents. You may print this PDF document and use it.

Link to reunion letter and questionnaire

Childhood Sweethearts

2009-08-07T20:11:00.001-04:00

These childhood sweethearts eventually, after many years, became Mr. & Mrs. Butch Moody.

Arlene Sheridan Jones Update - Reunion - Health Issues

2009-08-07T15:59:00.003-04:00

Dear friends:

As you probably know, reunions are fun to me and I treasure them. I could not wait for our 50th and wouldn't miss it for anything. Then "this year" happened. My Dave had a small heart attack in Feb. but that was the beginning only.......they put him on a a med that we all thought caused her hemoglobin to fall........as a few weeks later he was rushed to the hospital and admitted with a hgb of 7 (normal is 12-16 for a man).

Even now it is only 10. He had 4 transfusions and tons of tests. They thought it was the medication so sent him home with nothing more but Iron to add to his list of meds. Then he began failing again and collapsed at home.........called 911 and same song and dance. This time they did a colonoscopy (they didn't' do one before because he had one recently and was to weak to go thru it). They found polyps and a leaking spot which they fixed. 4 more blood transfusions later he came home. In between all of this they made him aware of a 1-2 cm. spot on his lung that was found. He had Pet scan and then biopsy. Was cancer. He was unable to have surgery so they did radiation. He has COPD and is on oxygen. He is home and doing much better. We could not imagine going to FL for the reunion. We let Allan know.

Things are still up in the air about it. Neither of us are well at all. I think he could handle the reunion by then but the trip to Lakeland (we live in upstate SC near the NC border........closer to Brevard) would be quite a taxing event for him. We did it 18 months ago and it was hard on both of us then as my back doesn't do well to travel.

So I wanted to tell you all that the Reunion I so looked forward to, has become less and less important to me as priorities have changed tremendously. Our plans are to sell this retirement home we built 10 years ago and go back to Lakeland to be near our 2 children and 7 grandchildren. God knows our future.......

Arlene Sheridan Jones

2009-07-18T19:44:00.001-04:00

Butler Hendrix now lives in Haskell, OK, with his spouse Jean. Butler was originally in the LHS class of 1958. However, he was injured in the 1957 collapse of the skating rink roof, and he dropped back to the class of 1959. He did not finish with us, and I don't remember why. The Highlanders from 57 through 59 show no photos of Butler; however, the 58 Highlander has his name, with no page reference, in the index. Butler told me that he was in the hot-rod club with Dennis Fontaine, who became a multi-millionaire from his holdings in Discount Auto Parts, and then he died six months later of cancer.

Butler mentioned a brother, Jimmy Hendrix, who before graduation, joined the Air Force with a friend under the Buddy Program. I sort of remember the name, Jimmy Hendrix, but I have no face to go with the name.

Larry Hale Reports

2009-07-18T07:24:00.010-04:00

Keeping busy with tennis. Working 2 days a week at the tennis courts, in the office. Working tennis tournaments all summer long, in the office, and as an umpire, when needed. 3 trips to Florida so far this year. 50th High School class (1959) reunion in Lakeland, FL in late Oct this year. Riding my Harley often as possible, officer (SGT AT ARMS) in our ALR (American Legion Rider) group, officer (VICE COMMANDER) in our American Legion Post 304 in Kennesaw. Have participated recently in PATRIOT GUARD ESCORT CEREMONIES, FOR OUR FALLEN SOLDIERS. Monthly meetings and several bike charity rides, mixing business and fun. Just trying to be giving something back to our veteran's families and their communities...

Just keeping busy, seems like busier now, than when I was working full time. The BIG difference is that, I keep busy doing what I want to do, not what the employer wants me to do. HAHAHA.

Also attending the Allstate Retirement quarterly group luncheons at selected locations around the county. Have seen Brenda Prince, Sandy Dyer, Gerald, Joyce Owens, Ginny Marchant, and a few others. Great group

Lar (TUG)

Consider Zohra's or The Antiquarian Restaurants During the Reunion

2009-07-09T17:03:00.022-04:00

We, by chance, found Zohra's Restaurant on Lake Wire Drive. across from the old Lakeland Junior High School, now Lawton Chiles Academy. It offers a Meditteranean cuisine and an unhurried atmosphere. I am making this information available because I am thinking that some of you might like to use it for a Saturday lunch, for example.

Jane McGauley Eskenazi recommends the Antiquarian restaurant. Says Jane, "I also love The Antiquarian on Bay Street, which isn't very far from the old Junior High."

Link To Zohra's Link To Antiquarian Restauratn

Ferrin HIcks Hospitalized

2009-07-06T20:41:00.003-04:00

Ferrin Hicks has reported that he is in Room B350B, Lakeland Regional Medical Center, with a heart attack and partial renal failure. He has been in for about three days. He has his cell phone with him, and the number is (863) 812-5783. He does not know how long he will be hospitalized, so he most likely will appreciate calls from classmates and friends.

We all wish Ferrin the best of luck in his recovery.

Travis Tate's Work On The Saturn Complex 37 Project

2009-07-03T20:56:00.001-04:00

Around the year 1962, Travis worked for Frank M. Murphy and Associates, which was located about 2 miles north of Ft. Meade, Florida on US-17. This company was a subcontractor on the Saturn Complex 37 Project.

The structure seen in the photograph is the top section of the launch tower. It was built in four sections, each weighing 70 tons. Upon completion, this monster had to be transported by truck to Cape Canaveral, Florida. Travis reports that the truck driver had experienced 16 flat tires by the time he reached Bartow, which is nine miles to the north.

The colored photograph shows the Saturn Complex 37 as currently depicted on Flikr.com. I added the banner.

The last photo is a cropped close-up of Travis.

Arlene Sheridan Jones Reports On The Health Of Her Husband, Dave

2009-06-20T21:01:00.001-04:00

Arelene Sheridan Jones wishes to share with the class that her husband, David (Dave) Jones, is newly diagnosed with right upper lope lung Cancer. He also suffers from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Because of the COPD, he is not a candidate for surgery. He will be treated with radiation. The cancer is very early stage, and the prognosis is good. Most certainly, Dave will beat his cancer, and we will see Arlene and him at our reunion.

Dave is a member of the LHS Class of 1957, although a technical error put him in the 1958 Highlander.

Arlene also reports that when Dave is again well, they will sell their home in Cleveland, SC, and they will move back home (Lakeland) to be near kids, family, and friends. Do you know any one who wants to buy in Cleveland, SC?

Bonita Taylor McKinsey and Sonny McKinsey Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage

2009-06-18T08:33:00.000-04:00

Today, June 18, 2009, Bonita Taylor McKinsey and Sonny McKinsey celebrate 50 years of marriage. They have 4 daughters, 1 son, 13 grandchildren, with 2 great grandchildren on the way. Congratulations to Bonita and Sonny.

50th Reunion - Friday Evening - Lakeland HS Football Game

2009-06-17T21:11:00.002-04:00

The following links are to two different formats of a survey concerning who might have an interest in attending the Lakeland Dreadnaught-Kissimme Kowboys football game after having some finger food and chatting with classmates at Hugh Turbeville's facility.

Excel Version

Portable Document (PDF) Version

Let Allan Davis know if you would like your name on this list.

Ronnie Hot Dog Lewis Shares His Very Old Photographs

2009-06-13T21:21:00.003-04:00

Ronnie Hot Dog Lewis has shared some of his very old photographs, which feature Ronnie, Bobby Harper, Dan Minerd, Shirley Scarborough, Dot Waring, Don Carter, and Ralph Gonzalez, as well as several non-classmates. Bill Johnson has been kind enough to enhance them for us. Please visit the link below.

These photos will be put on the scrapbook tab of the class website as well.

LHS Teacher, Mr. Harvey Flatt Passes Away

2009-05-29T21:27:00.000-04:00

Harvey Flatt was a teacher at LHS and a three-year sponsor of the class of 1959. We were accustomed to seeing Mr. Flatt at our reunions, and we were going to invite him again. We will miss him this year.

Link To Obituary Of Harvey Flatt

50th Reunion Sunday Brunch - Cleveland Heights Golf & Country Club

2009-05-13T21:41:00.001-04:00

The reunion planning committees are organizing an "off the agenda" brunch on Sunday, October 25, 2009. The location will be Cleveland Height Golf and Country. The cost of this brunch is not included in the published prices for the reunion. Attendees will pay the Cleveland Height Golf and Country Club that Sunday morning.

If you wish to attend, please send your intentions to Allan Davis at adavis@verizon.net or Beatty Elliott at ebraymond810@verizon.net. Snail-mail will also get the job done. We are using this list just to estimate the projected size of the crowd for planning purposes. This is not an official signup list. You may attend on that morning, whether or not you have your name on this list.

Link To Sunday Bruch Attendeed - Excel Format

Link To Sunday Bruch Attendeed - Portable Document (PDF) Format

50th Reunion Snail-Mail Letter and Questionnaire

2009-05-12T01:12:00.005-04:00

This blog article contains a link to the reunion letter and questionnaire snail-mailed on May 12, 2009. You invited to print the questionnaire from the blog article and submit it. This may come in handy, especially if you misplace the letter and questionnaire.

Link To Reunion Letter & Questionnaire

Each of you can help minimize the workload on Roger Sherman by emailing to him the answers to the questions on the lower half of the questionnaire. It will much easier for him to cut and paste your text than to type your handwritten responses. Windows users may use Notepad, which is a part of the Windows Operating System, to prepare their answers in a text format. I am not a MAC user, but I believe TextEdit is used with a MAC, just as Notepad is used with Windows. When finished, attach the text document to an email and fire it off to Roger at castlemore@aol.com. I am sure that Roger would love it, if you email your answers in today or even yesterday. He has a great deal of work to do. NOTE: You will still need to snail-mail the upper half of the questionnaire back to us with your reservations and money.
Roger asks that, in an effort to identify and fight SPAM, you put LHS in the subject of any email that you send to him. By doing so, you will make it easy for him to determine that you are not a sinister force.

The letter does not contain information about a Sunday brunch at Cleveland Heights Golf and Country Club because we are trying to keep Sunday informal and off of the agenda. However, for planning purposes, we'd like to know how many of you would plan to attend this brunch. Please email me, Allan Davis, at adavis@verizon.net or Beatty Raymond at ebraymond810@verizon.net with your intentions.

The letter does contain one error. It indicates that October 24 is a Friday. Actually, October 23 is a Friday.

Passing of Al DeFoor, husband of Shirley Scarborough DeFoor

2009-05-06T01:20:00.000-04:00

Sadly, we announce the passing of Al DeFoor, husband of classmate Shirley Scarborough DeFoor. For information on funeral arrangements, please use the link below to visit Al's obituary in The Ledger. The obituary does fail to mention that the visitation will be at 10:30, one hour before the funeral service.

Obituary, James Allison " Al" DeFoor

Jane Morris Bay - Update On Career As Author

2009-04-16T01:31:00.003-04:00

Dear Friends,

I'm happy to announce that both my books, PRECIOUS JEWELS OF TIBET and LOVE & LOSS can now be purchased directly from my website, and within the very near future, LOVE & LOSS will be available on Kindle. That's right, the little computer book. I know you thought I'd never make it into the 21st century, but guess what, I'm a new woman and am embracing the new technology….. Just wanted you to know and hope you will spread the word to introduce my website www.JaneBay.com to more people.

There's a new short story in the "Stories from the Road" section on the website that includes a photo from the Leesburg High School 50th Class Reunion that I attended in March with my childhood friends. The trip to North Carolina and Florida was an amazing journey, and I got all the information I need to go forward with the next chapter of GROWING UP SOUTHERN. I'm going into writing retreat for the Summer and will send the it to you in the near future.

Love to all,

Jane

LHS Class of 1959 Classmate Tommy Chancey Dies

2009-04-16T01:25:00.002-04:00

Tommy Chancey has died. Below are links to the LHS Class of 1959 In Memoriam web page and to his obituary in The Ledger.

LHS Class of 1959 In Memoriam Web Page

Tommy Chancey's Obituary In The Ledger

LHS Physics Teacher, Mr. Mac, Dies

2009-04-14T01:36:00.000-04:00

Our 1959 LHS physics teacher, Mr. Mac, has died. His obituary can be found in the following link:

Francis Murray Mac Jr. - obituary

Reverend & Mrs. Perry Ray Johnson Suffer Tragic Lose of Daughter, Becki Wilson

2009-04-09T01:39:00.001-04:00

Reverend Perry Ray Johnson and his wife Jeannie report that on April 4, 2009, they tragically lost their daughter, Becki Wilson, to a massive and totally unexpected heart attack.

If you would like to offer support to Ray & Jeannie in this most difficult hour, contact information is:

828 Trailwood Ave
Titusville, FL 32796-2257
(321) 267-0898
revrayandjcj@aol.com

Harrison Payne Hospitalized - A Note From Marge Payne

2009-04-08T01:43:00.000-04:00

Just a note to let all know that Harrison was admitted to the hospital this past Sunday. His heart rate was way out of control. Yesterday he was in surgery for about five hours. At first they did a cath and said he only has one artery that is working in his heart and that is about 20 percent blocked but not enough to put a stint in it. Then they went and did more ablation surgery, The doctor said that hopefully he was able to do enough to stop the fast heart rate but only time will tell. Harrison is in the CCU right now - not sure when they will move him out - if he does well probably in the next few days. Please keep him in your prayers.

Marge

LHS Class of 1959 50th Reunion Hotel Arrangement/Deals

2009-04-01T10:27:00.002-04:00

Hotel arrangements/deals have been made at the Terrace Hotel and, through joint cooperation of both hotels, at the Courtyard and Residence Inn, both Marriott hotels, and at the Suburban Extended Stay Hotel. You may view these arrangements/deals in either of the links below.

Microsoft Word Document Format Link

PDF Fomat Link

If you do not have the full Microsoft Word application software, but would like to view the information in Microsoft Word format, you may download the Microsoft Word 2003 Viewer, free of charge, at the following link.

Download Microsoft's Word 2003 Viewer

Rodney James Bring Home Gold In Tennis

2009-03-13T10:39:00.000-04:00

Rodney James recently won seven medal in the Polk Senior Games. See the link below.

A Ledger Article

The Ledger is very short on details. However, I believe among his medals were a gold in men's doubles tennis and a gold in mixed doubles tennis. His men's doubles partner was Lex Taylor.

1959 Ladies Welcome Jane Morris Bay And Guests To Town

2009-03-11T10:43:00.000-04:00

Some of the ladies from the LHS Class of 1959 welcomed Jane Bay, her sister, and guest to Lakeland. The party was hosted by Ihla Phillips Sloman and Shirley Scarborough DeFoor. The party was held on March 11, 2009 at Ihla's home.