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December 16, 2004

Classmates:

We had a great time as usual.

Those present were: Joan Belcher, Phyllis Fenwick, Butch Buckley, Bull Miller, Bill Coles, Raymond Barnett, 
Jo Ann Bostic, 
Judy Romano, Jane Monday, Bonnie Turner, and me - Jackie. 

Janet Buckner was suppose to meet us, but her husband had to be taken to the doctor with a stiff neck. We 
sure missed you Janet and hope David is better today. 

Did you ever see so many with names starting with "J" and "B"? Phyllis and Raymond are really standouts with 
their names starting  with "P & R". Now isn't that a brilliant bit of information from me? Keep that in a file 
somewhere so you can refer to it when someone  ask you for a tidbit. ha ha

Sorry guys and gals that you couldn't join us - we are soooooooo much fun to be with. Try us again next month.

Love to all Jake

November 23, 2004

Classmates:

As usual the third Saturday of the month, we met for lunch at Applebee's. The following were present: Judy Bowen Romano, Dreama Martin & Roger Vass, Janet Buckner George, Jane Monk Monday, 
Sally Lewis Henson, Raymond Barnett, Bull Miller, Butch Buckley, Bill Coles, Joan Bennett Belcher and me.

We continue to have a wonderful time together and really wish all of you could/would join us.

Next month we have decided to move the date up a week because of Christmas. We will meet on 
December 11th, 11am at Red Lobster on the Corridor. I will send a reminder when it gets closer to the 11th.

Love to all - Jax

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November 10, 2004

Thanks to all of our classmates and friends for all your love, prayers and kindness during the past year of Jane's illness.  We really appreciated your concerns which helped us through  very difficult times.

Love,

Gee, Joe and Joan

November 10, 2004

November 10, 2004

Classmates: 

Yet another survived the hurricanes in one piece. Thank 
goodness for this. Hope we hear from the others soon. 

Thanks Mary Ann for letting us know you and Paul are alright.

Also, I'd like to report that Joan Bennett Belcher says: her 
sister Jane and brothers Joe and Gee survived the hurricanes 
with no damage to their homes. Wonderful news!!!

Love to all, Jake






----- Original Message ----- 
From: Mapanx@aol.com 
To: Jpauley@ntelos.net 
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 7:47 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: Hi from Ocala!!!


Jackie; We made it thru Jeanne also with no loss of power or 
phone service. Had just over an inch of rain but high winds 
here in Ponte Vedra Beach. We did loose a few shingles on the 
roof and a few broken limbs from the trees. Hope the others 
here in Florida came thru the past few weeks with little or no 
problems or damage. Mayo Clinic called me back on a part time 
basis so I gotta run will give a detailed account later.

Mary Ann & Paul Nixon 

October 18, 2004

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October 18, 2004

October 3, 2004

I have attached a wonderful article of Judy Bowen Romano's beautiful and intelligent daughter, Paula Romano Potter.
This article was seen in the Metro newspaper last week.  Judy, you did such a good job raising all your children.

Joan 

Continued-From Page 1

       at the now-closed DuPont, Riverside and South Charleston high schools.

    She served as the principal of Hayes Middle School until last February.

The new principal balances work and personal lifestyles that are -' and this may be

egregious understatement ­hectic.

"I'm the mother of four daughters, ages 8 to 1," she said. "They come with me to a

lot of the Riverside High activ­ities. Anything I do in the evening hours, I' do with my children.

 I enjoy spending time with the students, and they enjoy spending time with them, too."

If the principal's plate was­n't full enough with four youngsters at home and more than 1,250 more

at work, Pot­ter is also working on her doc­torate in education through the on-line  University of Phoenix. '

Still, she said she treasures  the opportunity to serve as Riverside's principal.

"It's a lot of work," she said, "but it's a rewarding job. It's not about the money.

I don't know anybody who could have a better job than I could have here."

Potter said there are three major goals she has for the school his- year....

"One of the things I've bee doing to trying to add, some more student,

 to give students an opportunity to  have club meetings, for instance, in the morning before classes.

There's also free tutoring and test prepara­tion.

"Our goal is to help students feel a greater connection: to the school and be more of a part of it.

"We also want to really raise the bar for academics here at Riverside. The math depart­ment, for example,

has a verti­cal learning program with the middle schools in the area.

"Thirdly, we want to work diligently to improve our graduation rate," she said.

Potter said that parents, fel­low administrators and other Riverside area residents

 have made her transition into the principal's role an easier one.

"The community in the eastern end of the county has been wonderful to work with. They've been very

supportive and stand behind their sons and daughters."

Potter lives with her husband, Jerry, in South Charleston.

To contact staff writer Clint Thomas, telephone 348-1232, fax 348-5133, write to 1001 Virginia St. East, Charleston,  W  .Va. 25301 or use the e-mail address at the outset of this article.

October 1, 2004

Classmates: 

Yet another survived the hurricanes in one piece. Thank 
goodness for this. Hope we hear from the others soon. 

Thanks Mary Ann for letting us know you and Paul are alright.

Also, I'd like to report that Joan Bennett Belcher says: her 
sister Jane and brothers Joe and Gee survived the hurricanes 
with no damage to their homes. Wonderful news!!!

Love to all, Jake






----- Original Message ----- 
From: Mapanx@aol.com 
To: Jpauley@ntelos.net 
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2004 7:47 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: Hi from Ocala!!!


Jackie; We made it thru Jeanne also with no loss of power or 
phone service. Had just over an inch of rain but high winds 
here in Ponte Vedra Beach. We did loose a few shingles on the 
roof and a few broken limbs from the trees. Hope the others 
here in Florida came thru the past few weeks with little or no 
problems or damage. Mayo Clinic called me back on a part time 
basis so I gotta run will give a detailed account later.

Mary Ann & Paul Nixon 

September 29, 2004

AN UPDATE FROM LAURA JO. I SURE CAN UNDERSTAND WHY THEY'VE "HAD ENOUGH ALREADY." SURE AM HAPPY THEY WERE NOT HURT AND HAD VERY LITTLE DAMAGE. LOVE TO ALL JAKE




---- Original Message ----- 

From: Jobob1960@aol.com 
To: Jpauley@ntelos.net 
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 8:30 PM
Subject: Hi from Ocala!!!


Hi Jackie, Thanks for writing and checking on us. We made it through Jeanne!!! It was 
unreal. We had around 20 some hours of wind and rain!!! We did not lose power or our
phones, thank goodness. We had a few minor problems, water coming in. I believe it was
the wind driven rain that finally came in. In all, we were lucky. Hopefully, we have seen
the last of these storms. WE HAVE HAD ENOUGH ALREADY!!!! Hurricane season ends
in the end of Nov. Take care, Laura Jo

September 28, 2004

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jobob1960@aol.com 
To: Jpauley@ntelos.net 
Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 8:00 PM
Subject: Another Hurricane!!!!!!!


Hi Jackie, Thanks for writing and checking on us. This is unreal!!! 

We have been very lucky so far with each storm, but Frances was the worse with 12 inches of rain, no power
and then no phones. We had very little damage, thank goodness. This time with Jeanne
we may not be so lucky. We have to prepare the best we can. Hopefully, the winds won't
be as bad as they predict somewhere between 50 and 70 miles a hour wind. We moved
from Texas to get away from the hurricanes there and now this. I must say, it is scary
and upsetting!!! We'll keep you posted. By the way we are in Ocala, 90 miles north of
Orlando and 39 south of Gainsville, near Interstate 75. 

Keep us in your prayers.

Laura Jo

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David L Kidwell" <cdkidwell@juno.com>
To: <Jpauley@ntelos.net>
Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 7:31 AM
Subject: Re: safe


 We made it thru Ivan OK just lots of limbs down and no power for 3 days
 but still folks west of us a lot worse off. All goes well we will start
 our annual Oct. trip north next week headed for Dakotas and Northern
 Mich. with few stops along the way get out of Hurricane country for
 while. Still need to pray for the folks still digging out on the Fl , AL
 border and down south.

 take care 

   Dave

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Barbara Pritt 
To: Jackie Pauley 
Sent: Friday, September 24, 2004 9:22 AM
Subject: Re: safe 


I have faith that we will not be hit by "Jeanne." We bought two generators last night. That should guarantee that "Jeanne" will move back out into the ocean and head back to Africa.
Love,

Barbara

September 24, 2004

Classmates:

I wanted to pass along information I have received from those 
who have faced the hurricanes. I do hope those of you we 
haven't heard from will write soon to let us know you are 
doing alright.

Many of our classmates are concerned about you and keep asking 
me for a report. Hopefully, all of those effected are settled 
and back in your homes. I worry that not hearing from you 
might mean you've suffered greatly or loss your homes 
completely.

Please let us hear from you. Love to all, Jackie



----- Original Message ----- 
From: Wanda 
To: Jackie 
Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 11:08 AM
Subject: Storm


Hi Jackie,
I am on my way to Church but wanted to drop you a 
line before going. It isn't looking to good for 
us here in the panhandle so I am going to start 
packing as soon as I get back from Church. I have 
a feeling we will be evacuating by tomorrow or 
Tuesday. Pray for us all. The state of Florida 
can't take much more and neither can my nerves.

Love you,
Wanda 




----- Original Message ----- 
From: Wanda 
To: Jackie 
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2004 10:38 PM
Subject: Hurricane


Hi Jackie,
Just wanted you to know that I am safe but the 
town of Pensacola is a disastrous area. It is so 
pitiful looks like 
bombs went off . I had quite a bit of damage to 
the house but I can praise God that my whole house 
didn't go. So many have lost every thing. 
Will write more later,
Love Wanda



----- Original Message ----- 
From: Jack Pauley 
To: Jackie Pauley 
Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 9:15 PM
Subject: Re: Hurricane


Hello Cuz,

Thanks for your concern. It seems as tho we will 
be in the path of the storm,but we are several 
hundred miles from the coast and hopefully we 
won't get the powerful winds like the people on 
the coast. however, we will be in danger from 
tornados that are spawned by the storm. I would 
rather have the storm itself.
My youngest son lives in Kenner LA., and came up 
here to get away from the storm, seems as tho he 
may have made a move into its path.
Thanks again

Jack

NOTE: I'VE HEARD FROM JACK SINCE THIS STORM AND 
HE CAME THROUGH IT FINE. JAKE





----- Original Message ----- 
From: RWeber100@aol.com 
To: Jpauley@ntelos.net 
Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2004 8:42 PM
Subject: Re: hurricane


We are still in Cleveland, but will leave 9/15 and take 
several days to get back to Boynton Beach. From all 
reports we escaped major damage. There are three trees 
down on our street, but no water our wind damage to our 
unit. Most of the damage in our community seemed to be 
downed trees. The area around us has had some loss of 
power, loss of phones, no gasoline and no stores open. 
Bob's nephew is arriving from England tomorrow to use 
our condo. We called and warned them, but they are 
planning to make the trip. Hopefully things will begin 
to improve by the weekend, and 
of course we are holding our breath about Ivan. 

Thanks for your concern. 

Suzanne 




----- Original Message ----- 
From: Mapanx@aol.com 
To: Jpauley@ntelos.net 
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2004 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: hurricane


Jackie; We are going to stay at our home as the 
hurricane will hit well south of us as I send this We 
are in Ponte Vedra Beach just south of Jacksonville 
Beach We could get up to 10 inches of rain with winds up 
to 60 mph.

Will keep you posted.

Love to all

Mary Ann & Paul Nixon 

PS GO BLACK EAGLES 

Whoops, I forgot to post the lunch report.

As usual we had a great time visiting, sharing lunch together 
and having lots of laughs. We missed all of you who couldn't 
be with us. If your ears where burning it could have been 
because we were talking about YOU!!! Of course, everything 
good talk about you. ha ha

Those able to make lunch on the 18th were: Judy Bowen Romano, 
Carroll Pack Kinder, Jane Monk Monday, Jo Ann Spitler Bostic, 
Janet Buckner George, Bull Miller and Terry (his girlfriend), 
Butch Buckley, Raymond Barnett, Bill Coles, Bonnie Brenneman 
Turner and me.

Plan on joining us in October if you can.

Love to all Jake

August 27,2004

Those present at the August lunch were: Judy Bowen Romano, 
Bull Miller, Carroll Pack and Stanley, and Raymond Barnett.

Bull gave me a message for those of us who missed....they 
talked about us like dogs. I knew my ears were burning for 
some reason. ha ha

Bull, says they talked about the cruises they had all taken. 
Bull has been invited by John Edward's class of 56 to go on a 
cruise with them in February. Now that's pretty neat. 
Wonder why they didn't ask all of us? Just know Bull will 
have a blast and keep everyone entertained.

I sure missed being at lunch, but you know I just had to stay 
home with Jerry since he'd just had surgery the day before.
By the way - he is doing wonderful. Has to stay off from 
work two weeks and can't drive during that time.....he's stuck 
with me.

Love to all Jake

August 20, 2004

Ceacile M. Counts

Ceacile M. Counts, 93, of Spring Hill died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 
2004, at Valley Health Care Village after a short illness.
She was born Oct. 29, 1910, in Hewitt, the oldest of seven 
children. She was born to Lora Hager McComas and Edward E. 
McComas, a longtime justice-of-the-peace in Boone County.
Ceacile was raised in Madison, where she graduated from Scott 
High School. She lived in Spring Hill where she was an active 
member of Bethel Baptist Church and retired form the South 
Charleston Adjustment Bureau.

Ceacile was preceded in death by her husband, Frank B. Counts; 
her parents; and siblings, Emil McComas, Ruth Shropshire, 
Edward McComas and Maxine McBrayer.
Surviving: daughter and son-in-law, Laura Jo and Bob Carte of 
Ocala, Fla.; granddaughter, Pam Carte of Charleston; sister, 
Myrna Dolin of Spring Hill; brother and his wife, Lew and 
Evelyn McComas of Procious; six nephews and two nieces.
She will be sadly missed by her friends and family who will 
remember her quick wit, her personal self-discipline and her 
devotion to her church.

Service will be 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at Bethel Baptist 
Church, South Charleston, with the Rev. Joe Wolfe officiating. 
Burial will be in Boone Memorial Park, Madison.
Friends may call one hour prior to service at the church.
Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, is in charge of 
arrangements. 

July 22, 2004

We had a great time at lunch on Saturday - wish all of you 
could have been there! These lunches are just like a mini 
reunion each month. Try to join us next in August.

Those attending were: Joan Bennett Belcher, Butch Buckley, 
Stanley & Carroll Pack Kinder, Jane Monk Monday, Jo Anne 
Spitler Bostic, Joanne Berkley Scarbro, Bonnie Brenneman 
Turner, Bull Miller, Sally Lewis Henson and me.

Love to all - Jake

July 12, 2004

Charles H. Gorby

Charles H. Gorby, 94, of South Charleston died on July 9, 2004, at home.

He was born February 23, 1910, in New Martinsville, W.Va., to Charles Thomas and Emma Gorby. He was a graduate of Magnolia High School, where he played football, basketball, and trumpet in the band. At Ohio University, where he studied Industrial Arts, he pursued his love of sports and music. He played football and ran track. Mr. Gorby was president of the University marching and concert bands and played with the Sammy Kay Dance Band. He was a member of Phi Kappa Alpha fraternity, a founding member of the Ohio University Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi band fraternity, and a member of the WV Chapter of Phi Beta Mu Honorary Band Fraternity.

Charles Gorby came to South Charleston when the opportunity to teach at the local high school became available. He was a shop teacher, assistant football coach, and started the first band in 1933 at the then-named Louden District High School, now South Charleston High School. He later took a position with King Band Instruments, traveling several states, and helped to form more than 150 high school bands. On June 1,1936, he married Mary Elizabeth Madigan. They were married for sixty-eight years.

Mr. Gorby served in the Navy in World War II. He was a naval electronics teacher and was director of a Detroit Navy Station military band. Following his honorable discharge from the service, he founded Gorby's Music in 1947 and continued to work in the store until his retirement in 1998.

Mr. Gorby was an active member of the community and served on several boards, including Thomas Memorial Hospital, the South Charleston Library and Museum, the West Virginia Bandmasters Association, NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants), and the American Bandmasters Association. He was a member of South Charleston Lion's Club for 65 years. He was honored as a South Charleston Citizen of the Year, and was awarded associate membership in the American Bandmasters Association. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of South Charleston, where he served on the Board of Trustees, and was a member of the men's Baraca Class.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gorby; and by his son, Steve Gorby.

Surviving are his son, Jerome "Jerry" Gorby of Charleston; daughter-in-law, Karen Gorby of South Charleston; grandson and his wife, Vincent and Jaime Gorby of South Charleston; two granddaughters, Kristi Timmons and Kelly Gorby; one great-granddaughter, Mary Madeline Gorby; and two great-grandsons, Benjamin Charles Gorby and Brendan Cole Timmons.

Service will be held at 2 p.m. July 13, 2004, at First Baptist Church, South Charleston.

Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, July 12, at Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston. Burial will be in Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans.

The family suggests donations be made to The Music Committee of South Charleston First Baptist Church, 515 D Street, South Charleston, WV 25303, or to Hospice Care, 1143 Dunbar Avenue, Dunbar, WV 25064.

Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, is in charge of arrangements.

July 2nd, 2004

Jim Miller

DILLSBURG, Pa. - Jim Miller, age 64, of Dillsburg passed 
away Wednesday, June 30, 2004 in the Green Acres Nursing 
Home, Gettysburg.
He was born Dec. 4, 1939, in Charleston, W.Va., the son 
of the late Charles and Ethel Roberts Miller.
Mr. Miller was a former building contractor, having 
owned Jim Miller Custom Builders. He also was a member 
of Christ Community Church, Camp Hill.
Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Groves 
Miller; three sons, Doug Miller of Mechanicsburg, Rick 
Miller and Jeff Miller, both of Dillsburg; one daughter, 
Jennifer Miller of Dillsburg; two brothers, Gene Miller 
of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Tom Miller of South 
Charleston, W.Va.; along with seven grandchildren.
Services will be held Saturday, July 3, 2004, at 2 p.m. 
in his church, 1201 Slate Hill Road, Camp Hill, with the 
Rev. David Hess and the Rev. Tom Sipling officiating. 
Burial will be in the Dillsburg Cemetery, Golf Course 
Road.
Viewings will be held Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the 
Cocklin Funeral Home, Inc., 30 N. Chestnut St., 
Dillsburg, and on Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the 
church.
Memorials may be made to the Kingdom Ministries 
International, 1848 5th Ave., Youngstown, OH 44504, 
Attn: Larry Titus. 

June 21, 2004

Classmates:

We had another good luncheon today and sure wish all of you 
could have joined us.

Those who were there to "meet and eat" were: Joan Bennett 
Belcher, Jane Bennett Ferrell, Owen Higgins, Judy Bowen 
Romano, Stanley & Carroll Pack Kinder, Jo Anne Spitler Bostic, 
and me.

Sure hope to see some of you in July.

See pictures below of Saturday's lunch.

Love to all, Jake

June 13, 2004

Gazette Mail

Mary E. Gorby

Mary E. Gorby, 92, of South Charleston died June 9, 
2004, at home.
She was a member of First Baptist Church, South 
Charleston, where she was a member and past treasurer of 
the JOY Sunday school class and also the Betty Killen 
Circle. She was a retired schoolteacher and former 
director of the printed music and gift department of 
Gorby's Music Company, South Charleston.
She was born in Clarksburg. Her son, Steve Gorby, who 
died in 1985, preceded her in death.
Surviving are her husband, Charles H. Gorby; son, Jerome 
"Jerry" Gorby of Charleston; daughter-in-law, Karen 
Gorby of South Charleston; sister, Alice Feldmeier of 
Chicago, Ill.; grandson and his wife, Vincent and Jaime 
Gorby of South Charleston; two granddaughters, Kristi 
Timmons and Kelly Gorby; one great-granddaughter, Mary 
Madeline Gorby; and two great-grandsons, Benjamin 
Charles Gorby and Brendan Cole Timmons.
In accordance with Mrs. Gorby's wishes, a private family 
service will be held in Cunningham Memorial Park St. 
Albans.
There will be no visitation.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to 
First Baptist Church, Sixth Avenue and D Street, South 
Charleston, WV 25303; or Kanawha Hospice Care, 1143 
Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064.
Good Shepherd Mortuary, South Charleston, is in charge 
of arrangements. 

June 11, 2004

Sad news.......Max has notified me that Jerry Gorby's Mother 
died last night. I will post the obit once it is in the 
newspaper.

Addresses for cards is as follows:

Mr. Jerome Gorby
822 Gordon Drive
South Charleston, West Virginia 25303

Mr. Charles Gorby
306 Karen Street
South Charleston, West Virginia 25303

and Mary's grandson, Jerry's son:

Mr. & Mrs. Vince Gorby
1117 Ivywood Lane
South Charleston, West Virginia 25309-1725

Also,attached is an email from Bob Rogers daughter.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: bksWV@aol.com 
To: Jpauley@ntelos.net 
Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 10:38 AM
Subject: Re: Hi there


Dad is now at the Dunbar Sunbridge in a private room. 
Today is his birthday......we are going over after 
work........I will give him a birthday kiss from you.

His condition is up and down, but is never getting better. 
This Dunbar Sunbridge is like a mile or so up Roxalana from 
the Dunbar side, right with the Sweetbriar Care Home.

Gotta run, baby is fussing. Brenda

To send Bob a card: 
Bob Rogers
c/o Dunbar Sunbridge
501 Caldwell Lane
Dunbar, WV 25064

May 16, 2004

WOW!!!! What fun!!! - today we had 19 people for lunch at 
Applebee's. If you weren't there you missed a good one and 
we missed you.

Those attending were: Barbara Wolfe Harvey and husband 
Dorsey, Butch, Bull, Bill, Owen, Jane, Joan, Jane Monk, Janet, 
Jo Ann Spitler, Judy, Jackie, Dreama with husband Roger and 
their daughters Diana and Robin and Robin's granddaughter 
Christa.

We had a great time and hope you will consider joining us next 
month.

Love to all, Jake

May 15, 2004

Greetings Classmates:

I wanted to let you know that Jane Bennett Ferrell's husband 
Freddie and their brother Joe planned a Surprise Party for the 
twins which was held on Saturday the 8th - their birthday.

Fred and Joe had to really work to keep it a secret because 
Joan's husband, Gus, had a birthday the day before. Fred 
included a small birthday cake for Gus. As they have done for 
years, Fred takes Jane, Joan and Gus to dinner for their 
birthdays. So he pulled this off and made a stop by the 
church in pretense of saying a quick hello to a fellow for 
whom they thought the church was having a party. Boy, where 
the three of them SURPRISED!!!!

They invited church members, people they had worked with at 
the bank and a few '58 classmates. Fred had me contact 
classmates who where close to J & J and who he knew could be 
at the party. Longtime Kenna Drive buddies, Jim Garber (& 
wife Katherine) traveled down from Dunmore, WV, and Wanda Clay 
who was coming from FL to SC to bring a friend home. Since I 
knew Max and Becky where planning to visit Max's Mother for 
Mother's Day - I also called them. Those who come to the 
luncheon regularly where included. Fred and Joe where very 
cautious about how they handled things so neither of the three 
of them would become luscious.

We had a wonderful time and I'm so happy we could spend part 
of this "special day" with Jane and Joan. 

Love to all - Jake

Click to make pictures larger

May 4, 2004

Classmates: I received the following message from Max and 
wanted to forward to all of you. Jake 


Jackie,

Although neither Judy '57 nor Joan Raspillaire '60 were 
members of our class, I thought that you might be interested 
in posting this information since Mr. Raspillaire played such 
a prominent role in school life for so many of us.

Max


Max's friend forwarded the attached note from Judy.


A note from Judy re: Her Mother's passing.
From: "Judy & Bob Campbell" <judyandbob@voyager.net>
Date: 3 May 2004 23:42:06 EDT
Subject: Betty Raspillaire

Hi Everyone,

I just want to share with you that Mom passed away this 
evening,
at 7:30 p.m. She was in no pain; very peaceful breathing 
right up to her
last breath.

We were all there with her; and we know that she is now 
in her
heavenly home; seeing Jesus face to face; and reunited with 
Daddy.

The local funeral home has her body for now; and then 
Snodgrass
Funeral Home from South Charleston will drive over and pick up 
her body
sometime tomorrow. Of course, then we will all be leaving for 
there.

God bless your day! Love, Judy & Joan

CLASSMATES: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT MRS. RASPILLAIRE 
IS BELOW FROM MAX. JAKE




Jackie,

I believe that she was over in Ohio where both Judy and Joan 
reside. I don't know whether she was there permanently, or 
just since she has been in ill health.

Here is additional information that I just received from 
Judy.

Max

*****************************************************


We will have the visitation for Mom on Friday evening, May 
7th, from 4:00-8:00 p.m.; at Snodgrass Funeral Home in S.C.

There will be a burial at Graceland Memorial  Cemetery at 
10:00a.m. on Saturday, May 8th.----- Then, we will go to the First 
Presbyterian Church in S.C. for the Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m.

Thanks for passing this on. There may be band members or 
other classmates who are interested.

April 23, 2004

Classmates:

Helen B. Bowden 

Helen M. Bowden, 89, of Charleston passed away April 20, 2004, 
in Putnam General Hospital. 
She was retired from Statts Hospital, Charleston. 
She was born in Alcott, a daughter of the late Clarence and 
Blanche Shawver. She was also preceded in death by sisters, 
Thelma Thumm and Virginia Taylor; brothers, Bob and Clarence 
“Bus” Shawver; and husbands, William Buckley and J.R. Bowden. 
Surviving are her daughter, Juanita Vanasse of Springfield, 
Mass.; son, William “Butch” Buckley of South Charleston; 
grandchildren, Scott Buckley, Paul Vanasse, Martha Martin, 
David Vanasse, Charles Vanasse and Cynthia Allen; 
great-grandchildren, Sara, Emily, Richard, Justin, Caleb, 
Amanda, Rick, David and Crystal; several stepchildren and 
stepgrandchildren; a brother and his wife, George B. and Betty 
Shawver; and sister, Margaret Hardin Golloday of Florida. 
Memorial service will be held this summer. 
Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, is handling 
arrangements.

April 20, 2004

It is with much sorrow that I tell you that Butch's Mother 
died this morning. I do not have details yet, but will post 
as soon as I know what the plans are.

Love to all, Jackie

April 20, 2004

HEY THERE GUYS AND GALS:

WE WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO GET THIS EMAIL FROM JOANNE, SO I'M 
FORWARDING IT TO ALL OF YOU. I SURE WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN 
AT LUNCH WITH THEM. I KNOW I MISSED OUT ON LOTS OF FUN. TRY 
TO JOIN US NEXT MONTH ON THE 15TH OF MAY. 

LOVE TO ALL, JACKIE


Jackie, It's 2:00 pm Saturday the 17th of April. We missed 
you at lunch today. Those attending were Ray Barnett, Butch 
Buckley, Judy Bowen Romano, JoAnne Spitler Bostic, Jane Monk 
Monday, Bull Miller and me. Great time was had by all. Butch 
was the entertainment of the day. So, what else is new right? 
After all, they do say that laughter is the best medicine. 
I think that Butch is good for all of us. Hope to see you next 
month. JoAnne

April 20, 2004

CLASSMATES: I RECEIVED THIS LETTER FROM BOB ROGER'S 
DAUGHTER - SHE IS EXPECTING A BABY NEXT MONTH. I WANTED TO 
SHARE THE INFORMATION ABOUT BOB WITH ALL OF YOU. JACKIE

Hey, so glad you wrote me. Dad is failing in mind and body, 
some days are worse than others though.

My mom (NOTE: this would be Bob's first wife) went to visit 
him last Saturday, he didn't even remember that I was 
expecting a baby, but made him smile when she said we wanted 
to name him Robert. Sometimes he doesn't recognize people, 
he comes and goes minute to minute.

Last Sunday, he fell out of bed, they took him to the 
hospital but they found nothing injured. His frame of mind 
has not been good lately, he is telling everyone goodbye, 
see you in glory type of talk. It is so upsetting. Why 
does he have to linger in this state? Only the Lord knows 
the plan, we just have to live it out. 

I spent 4 days in the hospital 18 thru 21, because of some 
virus. It hit me and in 12 hours I was so dehydrated and 
feverish and everything that they immediately admitted me to 
Thomas. After lots of antibiotics and fluids, sticks and 
prods, x-rays and everything else, they sent me home. I am 
just now getting my strength back. The baby they said is 
okay, moving good and strong. I have been sick with so many 
colds, the nursing home flues and then this virus, that I 
haven't seen much of dad in months. Emotionally it takes it 
toll on me. I do wish that his old friends would get to 
visit him.
He is dwindling away to nothing......weighing only "131 
pounds" now.

Martha's health has gotten alot worse since moving to 
Georgia. She was here in January and didn't even call any 
of us to come see her when she was visiting dad. They 
called her when he fell Sunday, I talked to her Sunday 
night, but haven't heard anything else from her. 

Anyway........Did you know that "Tank" Mathews" passed away? 
He was a very ill man, so many health problems, at least he 
isn't suffering anymore. (NOTE: I know a lot of classmates 
went to the funeral home.)

Well, I better go, hope you can make it to see Dad soon.

God bless, Brenda

Hey there:
I just wanted to pass this information on about Jane.
Joan wrote to me earlier saying, "Jane is not doing well and 
the family hopes the new chemo will work better".
Joan wrote on April 12th - Fred & I took Jane to church and 
she got to see all her church family. All of our family went 
to Jane & Fred's for Easter. We did all the cooking and Jane 
really enjoyed it. She is feeling so much better since the 
doctor put her on the pain patch and all the other medication. 
She is taking something for her appetite and is eating good 
now. 
(NOTE FROM JAKE: I have attached a picture of the "Bennett" 
family having their Easter supper together. Gus was in the 
kitchen and Fred was taking the picture).
Then on the 14th, Joan wrote - Jane is feeling much better. 
She is on her chemo pills and if her blood work is good enough 
she will start the chemo IV every three weeks.
I ask you to keep all of the family in your prayers and 
thoughts.

Love to all, Jackie

March 30,2004

Hey guys and gals:

Attached below is a sample of Don's latest drawing...the 
Labelle Theater! I think it's a wonderful memory of days 
gone by. What details. The first movie shown at the 
theater was "One Foot in Heaven" with Frederic March and Don 
has put that on the marquee. Check out the Labelle name on 
the marquee - it's in 3-D.

Don will be selling these pictures for $10.00 each and the 
price includes mailing. They are lettered in black on a 
cream colored paper with a linen texture suitable for 
framing. What a buy. We are most fortunate that Don is 
capturing all of our memories in his drawings. 

Just wanted all of you to see the end results and get a 
heads up that he will be selling them. 

Love to all, Jake

March 26, 2004

Hey there gang:

Well now, as usual we had a great time and enjoyed 
visiting with each other - sure wish you could have been 
there.

Those who came were: Joan Bennett Belcher, Jo Anne 
Spitler Bostic, Jo Anne Berkley Scarbro, Butch Buckley, 
Bull Miller, Raymond Barnett, Bill Coles, Judy Bowen 
Romano, Janet Buckner George, Jane Monk Monday and me.

Just a note - Friday it was hot enough to wear shorts and 
then today it snowed (just flurries). Yikes!!! Bring on 
that ole sunshine.

Give some thought to joining us next month. Jake

March 19, 2004

I received this email from Judy Bowen Romano March 16th and 
wanted to share it with all of you. Jake 

Jackie:

I need to brag a bit. My granddaughters, Jeri Deann (6) & 
Audriana (7), competed at Disney World last Saturday and their 
group the "River Cities Rebels out of Teays Valley, WV" won 
the National Cheerleading Championship. Other groups competing 
were from Washington State, California, Kentucky, Georgia, 
Florida, North Carolina, etc. They received black satin 
jackets that said 2004 National Cheerleading Champions, I am 
so very proud of them. 

Judy

Note: Well now, that's wonderful news. Tell those little 
gals we said Congratulations!!! What a nice win for them and 
WV!

March 15, 2004

1 - Just talked with Joan and she will be going down to FL 
the end of May to fly back with Jane (Freddie will be 
driving back to get the car home). They will come back to 
SC for the very hot months. Jane continued to take her 
treatments while in FL and is doing pretty good. 

I'm sure happy they have been able to spend some time at 
their new place in FL.

2 - Becky Huffman received an email from Larry Forth's son 
on March 13th and this is what he said:

While surfing the net this morning, I ran across the Zogg 
picture that was posted on the SCHS website in 2002. My dad 
(Larry Forth) has been gone for twenty years as of last 
month, and this picture was very welcome. As a bonus, his 
cousin (Doug Forth) is also pictured. Again, thanks for 
taking the time to post the picture.

Best Regards,
Larry Forth (Jr.)

NOTE FROM JAKE: Now you see, a lot of people from other 
SCHS classes and other schools are checking out our site. 
Pretty neat, huh??? Joan and I get mail often where 
someone has run across something on our site that they'd 
like to know more about or questions they have concerning 
their class or about South Charleston.

I will be posting some other news soon. I've been a little 
busy with calligraphy commissions and such. Joan has also 
been busy - sooooo very soon we will get back into business, 
meanwhile, I do hope all of you are well and happy. 

If you have news I such post, please email me.

Love to all Jake

February 24, 2004

Hey there Gang:

The following were at lunch on Saturday: Joan Bennett 
Belcher, Jo Anne Spitler Bostic, Butch Buckley, Bull 
Miller, Bill Coles, Jackie Frizzell Pauley, Bonnie 
Turner Brennerman, Joe Bennett and Delbert Kidd.

As usual, we had a great time visiting and catching up 
on the latest news. Of course.....eating all that great 
food....yummy, yummy!

Hope you can join us in March.

Love to all, Jake

Pictures from November, December and January Lunch taken by "Bull Miller."

Double Click to view larger photo.

February 24, 2004

Hey there guys and gals:

Bet you didn't know that Owen Higgins has built a car wash 
on Chestnut Street in Spring Hill...right next to the 
railroad track and very close to Jackson Street Playground.

You simply must go to get your cars washed, but while 
you're at it check out the beautiful building. It looks 
like a magnificent house. The color (in the beige 
family) is wonderful with green letters on the building. 
"Chessie Auto Wash Depot"

I know Owen and his family must be very proud of this 
building and it's business since Owen designed the 
building and he and his sons did a great deal of the work 
themselves.

Congratulations, Owen. We are proud of you and wish you 
good luck in the new business.

Love ya - Jake

January 28,2003

Check out this Bio on Jackie Frizzell Pauley at www.calligraphywv.com   Be sure to click on the bio under the picture.

Luv,  Joan

January 23, 2004

This is a good one to forward on to all of you. Hope you 
have a great day. Love Jake

Morning,

Had planned on coming to the luncheon, but my daughter 
went into labor early Saturday morning and I stayed home and paced the 
floor until 7:19 pm when she safely delivered a healthy 8 lb 12 oz baby 
boy. I'm leaving Sunday to go to Plymouth so that I can bond with my new 
grandson. Will be off work all next week.

Take care

Love ya,

Sal

January 20, 2004

Hey there Classmates:

Lunch at our new Red Lobster proved to be quite a success. 
If you live close by and haven't had time to go to the new 
Red Lobster - you should go. The decor is quite nice and 
impressive and the food was scrumptious. They were able to 
accommodate us much in the same fashion that we usually have 
at Applebee's. I believe everyone enjoyed the change 
suggested by Jane Ferrell. (This seems like a good time to 
tell you that Jane is in wonderful spirits and still has 
that sweet smile on her face. She was feeling well and 
able to eat. She has lost her hair again, but jokes about 
it and wears her little ball cap. This gal has a lot of 
spunk!)

Those attending were: Jane Bennett Ferrell, Joan Bennett 
Belcher, Butch Buckley, Bull Miller, Raymond Barnett, 
Delores Cobb Anderson, Jo Ann Spitler, Jo Anne Berkley 
Scarbro, Jim and Elinor ('59) O'Dell (came from Beckley) and 
me.

As usual, we left around 1:30. Plan to join us next month 
and we'll keep you posted as to where we will meet.

Love to all, Jake

Pictures from November & December Lunch.

Click to see larger picture

Be sure to go to the photo page to see pictures of the 45th class reunion.  I will be putting pictures on as I get them.

Joan.