SCHS CLASS OF 1958
JACKIE'S LATEST NEWS
We had a wonderful time yesterday. Everyone was so happy to see that "big yellow thing in the sky" (quote taken from someone at lunch. ha ha) I've really missed it and we are seeing it again today. Yea!!! Now I know one day soon the temperature is going to go down again - I believe they said Tuesday and then we can expect snow AGAIN!!! So we are enjoying this beautiful weekend now.
Those who were at lunch: Joan, me, Bull, Judy, Dale, Joe, Vesta & Earl, Mona, Leo, Bill C., Raymond, Faye & Jerry, William and Butch. Count 'em folks - that's 16 people. (If you don't know whom these people are - just ask me - I figured you'd been getting our lunch reports long enough to identify everyone.)
NOTE: Since last month the class of '59 has been coming to Applebee's on the same day we meet. We get to visit with them too.
* Sorry to report that Patsy Atkins fell and broke her leg. She had to have surgery and won't be able to walk for 3 to 6 months. Heard this from Blanche Ewart Harrison ('59).
* George Dorsey had a heart attack on January 19 and had 5-by pass surgery. I'm happy to report that he is doing well now! Heard this from his sister Peggy Dorsey Cavendar ('59).
*Bull Miller has been taking care of his ex-sister-in-law Libby Miller for many years and she passed away this month. I know Bull will miss her terribly. I know Libby appreciated him always being there for her. That Bull is a good friend.
(If you'd like to send a card to Patsy, George or Bull and don't have their home address, just contact Joan or myself.)
Try to come join us at one of the lunches - we do have fun visiting, eating, etc.
Love to all, Jake
PS I still haven’t gotten all the things off my computer that I need to save…will be taking it to the repair shop once I do this task. I truly have appreciated Joan posting the messages for me during this period. I CAN send and receive emails, but I am worried about sending to our group that has well over a hundred people. I do not have a virus – something is messed up with my Outlook Express.
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guess who!!!
initials (MM)
Fay & Jerry Collins
Joe Bennett, Bill Coles, Raymond Barnett
Bull, Judy and Bill Smith
Joe, Bill & Raymond
Butch
Stanley Kinder, husband of Carroll Pack Kinder, passed away in Florida the week of February 4, 2010.
Stanley had been in declining health the last few years and had recently had some surgery, however his death was very unexpected. I have not been able to find an obituary yet but here is a little blurb on the Patriot Guard website.
Mr. Kinder passed away this past Monday after leading an extremely active
life up until just the last few years. He joined the Merchant
Marines during WW II mainly because he wasn't old enough to get in the
regular Army. When the Korean War broke out he changed services and joined
the Army, then he volunteered for AIRBORNE training and as if that wasn't
enough he then volunteered for RANGER school. When he was discharged
from the Army his rank was a SGT.
Mr. Kinder leaves behind his wife, Carroll and 3 children.
February 2, 2010
Margaret
B. McMillian, 91, of South Charleston, passed away on January 30,
2010, at Braley Care Home, St. Albans.
She was a homemaker, loving wife and mother and a member of the Southwest Church of God, Spring Hill.
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Ojay McMillian.
She is survived by her sister, Sadie Roberts of Hamlin; daughter, Louise Mallory (Dallas) of South Charleston; son, Harold McMillian (Betty) of St. Albans; four grandchildren, Jeff Mallory, Brian Mallory, Ian McMillian and Shelley McMillian Burkoski; and seven great-grandchildren.
A service to honor the life of Margaret McMillian will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday February 2, 2010, at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, with the Rev. Robert Underwood and the Rev. Calvin McCallister officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Memory Gardens, Hamlin.
Friends may call one hour prior to the service Tuesday at Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
Margaret’s family wishes to express special thanks to the caring staff at Braley Care Home and to Hospice.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Hospice Care, 1606 Kanawha Blvd. W. Charleston, WV 25312.
Online condolences may be made at snodgrassfuneral.com.
Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston is handling the arrangements.
January 25, 2010
Paul
Fox, 71, of South Charleston passed away Friday, January 22, 2010.
He was the benefits coordinator for the City of South Charleston.
He was an avid golfer and lover of life, fabulous husband, father, grandfather, and to those who were fortunate enough to know him, a fierce and loyal friend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Kipling and Margaret Kathleen Fox; and sister, Pauline Huffman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Nancy; their three children, Mark Stone (Becky), Kathleen Walker (David), and Julia Fox; grandchildren, Brian Arrington, Kinsey and Karley Walker; sisters, Eleanor Henson of Alum Creek, Joanne Garrett of Houston, Texas, and Connie Atkinson of Poca; and 15 nieces and nephews.
Honoring Paul's wishes, there will be no funeral service, rather a celebration of his life from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, January 29, at Little Creek Country Club, South Charleston.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Hospice of Charleston.
Online condolences may be sent through the Honoring Life Condolence Center at snodgrassfuneral.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston.
January 25, 2010
Message
from Karen Cash . . .
Hazel
Childress has a special birthday (34 and holding) on January 28th.
We are celebrating this on Sunday, January 31st at the South Charleston
High School Piazza. The open house celebration will be from 2 p.m.
until 5 p.m. If you know anyone that would like to attend please
spread the word. This is not a surprise, she does know we are
planning a party, she doesn't like surprises, nor does she like to tell
her age.
If
you are unable to attend but would like to send a card, note or letter I
am sure she would be pleased. You may send them to Hazel Childress
C/O Karen Cash, 1015 Greenland Circle, South Charleston, WV 25309.
I will surprise her on Sunday with the cards.
In
case you didn't know Hazel started teaching when she was 21.
Worked for Kanawha County Schools for 45 years.(44 years at SCHS.)
Retired in 1996 and has volunteered in the office, almost everyday
since. What a special lady. If you have any questions
contact Karen at 304-421-3079.
January 18, 2010
January 17, 2010
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January 11, 2010
Harry Ramsey stopped by Wayne & Barbara's "Country Cottage" and Barbara said they had a nice visit.
Betty Jo Hunt
Born Oct. 4, 1941, in Charleston, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence P. and Leva Burdette Mangus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Glen L. Hunt; a sister, Margaret Mangus Humphries; and a brother, Lawrence P. Mangus Jr.
She is survived by her two daughters, Allison (Bill) Pickard and Merikay (Jeff) Tillman; and a son, Geoff Hunt. In addition to her children, Betty is survived by her three brothers, Dr. Jim Mangus of Charleston, George Mangus of Atlanta, Ga., and John Mangus of Hurricane; and one sister, Jennie Mangus Jividen of Hurricane.
A celebration of life service was held on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Christ United Methodist Church, Greensboro.
January 11, 2010
January 11, 2010
Grand
Reunion IV, “Spotlight on Champions”, is scheduled for July
23-24-25. We started working on it months ago but details are not
complete at this time. Class representatives have been asked to
get dates out to classmates. Some do a good job of keeping in
touch, others not so much.
F.Y.I.
Blocks of rooms are available at Ramada, Wingate and Hampton Southridge.
California???
Donna
Crotty
SCHS
Alumni Association
schsalumni@verizon.net
www.schsalumni.org
From:
Jim O'Dell [mailto:odellwv@verizon.net]
Sent: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 11:58 PM
To: SCHS Alumni
Subject: Hi
Hello:
I'm looking for information for the SCHS 2010
Grand Reunion. All I've heard is talk about it. You
indicate that it has already been scheduled and you aare not
publishing anything about it. It is not too early to get started
because the SCHS Class of 1957 has scheduled a get together in August.
Kinda expensive to make two trips from California!
What say ye about some info for everyone!!!
Jim O'Dell
SCHS 1958