Tuesday, April 2nd, 2012 

1. JHS Alumni Reunion will begin promptly at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 2 at the old high school building on Allen Avenue, which is now called Madison Academic Magnet High School. All attendees will be ushered into the auditorium for the opening program upon their arrival at the school. All alumni are encouraged to be there by 1:00 PM so they can stand when their class is called during the roll call of classes. After a brief recognition program, classes will disperse to registration tables throughout the school building. Visiting, touring and refreshments will continue until 5:00 PM.

1. The dress for the Alumni Reunion will be casual with black and gold attire optional.

Monday March 12nd, 2012

Minutes of Feb. 28, 2012 JHS Alumni Reunion Meeting

 The Jackson High School Alumni Reunion Committee met on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 5:30 PM at the Lifeline Blood Services new building at 183 Sterling Farms Drive in Jackson.

Committee Chairman, Mimi Roland Allen – JHS Class of 1964, passed out agendas and presided.

Minutes of the Jan. 31 meeting were approved as submitted.

Treasurer’s Report: Bill Haynes, JHS Class of 1957, reported that he had opened a non-interest bearing checking account at The Bank of Jackson with himself and Mimi Allen on the signature card. Deposits made to the account so far are some personal donations and $100 donations from several of the classes giving us a little over $600 so far.  All classes are encouraged to donate $100 of leftover class reunion funds if they can.

 Items discussed are:

Copies were passed out of a spreadsheet prepared by Mary Ann Metts Martin, JHS Class of 1963, which lists three things: 1) where all of the large senior composites are located (Moore Studio, Old Country Story, Old Jackson Junior High Building, at someone’s home or business, etc., and which ones are unaccounted for),  and 2) which 16” x 20” copies of the large composites are at Moore Studio, and 3) which Tatlers are in the school library at Jackson-Central Merry High School.  The JHS Alumni Association has realized that there is no place big enough or willing to hang all of the large composites in one place (58 of them if from 1913-1970), so we have decided that we will work with Mitch Carter to make a 16” x 20” copy of all of the class composites that he does not already have. He has at least 8-10 large composites not framed in the upstairs at Moore Studio that need to be copied, and Mimi is working with him to get the rest of the large composites brought in to have a picture made from them to complete the project. We have set a goal of having all of the 16” x 20” copies of the classes of 1930-1970 produced in time for them to be on display at the June 2 JHS Alumni Reunion, since all of these composites and/or 16” x 20” copies have been located. In order to complete the set from 1913-1929, we need to locate the composite or a copy of the composite for these classes: 1913, 1914, 1917. 1919, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1928, and 1929. We are appealing to every alumni to help us find these missing composites.

If we are unable to find the missing composites listed above, we could use the senior class pictures in the Tatlers and put them together into a 16” x 20” picture; however, the only Tatler we have access to of the years listed above is the one for 1913. We are also appealing to every alumni to help us find copies of Tatlers for these years: 1914-1929, 1931, 1932, 1944, and 1951.   Any information on the missing composites or Tatlers should be sent to Mimi Roland Allen at mimivoss@yahoo.com or call 731-427-9844.

We are also needing contact information on any living member of the following classes to be sure they know about the reunion: 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1936, 1937, 1940, 1941 and 1942. 

Donations will be solicited from alumni who attend the June 2 JHS Alumni Reunion to help us pay for the additional 16” x 20” copies needed to complete the set and to purchase a metal wall display that looks like a book with pages that swivel in which we can display the 16” x 20” copies. We are committed to finding a place to mount the wall display, hopefully in our old high school building as part of the history of that building, but at least two more locations have been suggested as alternative locations. This will be accomplished right after the June 2 JHS Alumni Reunion if we collect enough money to pay for the project.

Barbara Hinton Farmer, Class of 1961, has talked to the owner of Signs First who is a JHS alumni about making a large 3’ x 8’ vinyl Welcome banner for the reunion. He has agreed to sell it to us basically at his cost. We are going to need quite a few directional and registration signs, so Barbara is going to get a price from Signs First on those too. These signs will be approximately 24” x 30” and will sit on easels throughout the school during the reunion and can be kept and used year after year.

The First Annual JHS Alumni Reunion on June 2 will begin with an Assembly in the Auditorium promptly at 1:00 PM. All alumni will be directed to the Auditorium upon entering the Lobby of the school. The short program will begin with a welcome of teachers attending, followed by a Roll Call of Classes beginning with the Class of 1970 and ending with the oldest alumni present, which should be the 2 who are planning to attend from the Class of 1930. The program will include announcements and the singing of our Alma Mater. Directions to Class specific registration tables throughout the building will begin immediately after the short program in the auditorium.

Saturday night activities after the reunion are the responsibility of each individual class to plan for their own classmates; however, the question has arisen about the possibility of reserving a large gathering place for everyone to go on Saturday night since some classes are not as prolific in planning class gatherings as others. Several committee members said they would be getting together with groups of their classmates in the next few weeks and they would discuss their preference of separate Saturday night gatherings or one large Saturday night gathering.

So far information about the JHS Alumni Reunion has spread by word of mouth, but media publicity will start in March with Cousin Tuny’s article in The City News.  The next meeting of the Alumni Reunion Committee will be on Tuesday, March 27 at 5:30 PM at the same place. Any JHS  alumni who is interested is invited to attend.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Here is more information on the coming Mega Reunion this June 2.

There will be a reunion of all the classes to graduate from Jackson High (1930-1970) this summer on June 2 at the school cafeteria.  (Now Madison Academic)  It is from 1-5 and very informal.  Refreshments will be served. Anyone from our class is welcome to come to a planning session on Jan. 31 at the new Blood Center at 5:30.  She mainly wants to get the word out about the reunion to each class, so would you please send this to those in our class who are on your e-mail list?  She needs help getting the word out to anyone from Jackson during that era because there are too many to send out invitations, so word of mouth is how it will work.  Elizabeth Smith will be 100 this year and is in that 1st graduation class.  Miss Worthy has helped identify folks from the years she was there.  Any help locating folks will be appreciated, I'm sure!

Mimi Roland Allen - mimivoss@yahoo.com

Office 731-427-9844

Cell 901-488-8905

December 25th, 2011

We pray that each of you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May GOD's love give you strength to face this coming year.


Monday December 5th, 2011
Here is some information sent to me about the new JHS Alumni.

Jackson High School Class of 1963   Mark your calendars for the afternoon of June 2, 2012 at our old JHS campus (now called Madison Academic High School at 200 Allen St). This will be an annual event. This is the same date as the Class of 1962 Reunion which will be that evening. Below is an email from Mimi Roland Allen who is in charge of the afternoon event: Everyone who ever graduated from Jackson High School is invited, however we know that not a lot will travel from long distances to come for the afternoon event.  There will be some people who come every year and different people who will come occasionally, some will come maybe once and some will not ever come. We wanted to get this started while there are members of the first graduating class of 1930 still living and able to attend.  We know of 2 who will be 100 next year that are still active.   Any Class can plan a gettogether for their own members on that Saturday night which might entice some to come to the Alumni event who would otherwise not come, but that would be up to each separate Class to plan.   Mimi Roland Allen - mimivoss@yahoo.com Office 731-427-9844 Cell 901-488-8905

Friday October 21st, 2011

Thanks to everyone that attended the JHS 60th Birthday Bash. What fun we had and it was great to see so many friends again. If we have to turn 60 then this was the way to do it. But there were some of us, who are not 60 just yet.....LOL.
    Jimmy Dickey was our Master of Ceremony, Greg Spann said our prayers at both events. We paused for a moment of silence to honor Libboo Riddler and Rhea Dabney. We lost both classmates this year.
    Ms Worthy and Ms Pat Little were our Guests of Honor at the Brunch. It was wonderful seeing them again. Sammy Mingledorff brought an old movie clip of one of the JHS Football games. The guys really enjoyed watching how young and fast they use to be. LOL
    At the dinner, each table had either a Birthday Cake or Birthday Cupcakes and as one of our Special Entertainments - Cousin Tuny sang "Happy Birthday" to us as we blew out all the candles. She then gave a short and wonderful performance for us. She is still going strong and we were so blessed to have her join us for all the fun. She even got out on the dance floor and danced, an amazing woman. Our next Special Performance was by the "Blues Brothers" another fantastic show. They were great! ! !
    Our Costume winners were: Dickey Glisson 1st Place and Jimmy Dickey 2nd Place for the men. Mary Jo Middlebrooks 1st Place and Ann McBride McDaniel 2nd Place for the women. All winners received gift cards.
   We have added pictures of both events to the Photo Albums, please take a minute to check them out. If you have photos from the Brunch or Dinner, please submit them on this website so that we can share them with others.
   Well, Peace and Love until the next event and Happy 60th Birthday Class of 1969 ! ! ! ! !




Wednesday October 5, 2011

I can hardly believe it is less than 2 weeks until our "JHS 60th Birthday Bash".  Everything is in order and ready for us all to have fun turning 60. As of today we have right at 70 classmates and spouses/dates coming.  See you all soon - don't forget to be working on your 60's costume.  Prizes will be given out.

See you all next Saturday Oct 15th


Tuesday September 13th, 2011
Well, the time is getting closer...we have about a month left before the big Birthday Bash. We are having a great response of classmates coming to the 60th Birthday Bash.  If you haven't RSVP yet... you need to do so, time is running out. This is one birthday party you will not want to miss. Come and dress up as your favorite 60's person, listen to some music, eat and visit with all your classmates and just celebrate life. We're all turning 60 so we might as well do it together.  Don't forget we are giving out prizes for the best dressed female and male. If you haven't sent in your money, Norma says to get on the ball and send it in.......  See you all soon......



Tuesday August 16th, 2011
For the Brunch if you would like for your spouse or date to come,that would be perfectly fine. Dress is casual for the Brunch and "60's" Costume for the Dinner. Let us know if you have any questions.
Hope to see you all there....... It will be a "Blast from the Past"     Also, don't forget about the Class Composite...


Friday July 29th, 2011
We want to have our 1969 Class Composite restored. The Class of 1961 recently had theirs restored and is now hanging  up in the OLD Jackson High on E. Deaderick. They recently had an "Unveiling". We would like to do that. The cost of the restoration is $1,000.  If you would like to contribute, any amount, please send an email to: Susan Driver White at: swhite@cityofjackson.net 
  She will head up that project. All contributors will be acknowledged at our 60th Birthday Bash to be held on October 15, 2011.

We also need everyone wishing to attend the Birthday Bash to go ahead and RSVP and send your check into Norma Newton Barnes. There is only about 2 1/2 months left before this event.


Friday June 24th, 2011
I have now set up all the information for our JHS "60th" Birthday Bash. Go over to Details of Events. If you are coming please RSVP there.
Cost of Tickets is $60.00 per person. We do have a band playing this time.

Please mail checks to:
Norma Newton Barnes
38 Summerset Cove
Jackson, TN 38305

Make checks payable to:
JHS Class of 69

No later than Friday September 16th, 2011




Monday April 25th, 2011
As of today we have 50 classmates that have said they are coming, 2 Teachers and 15 that may get to come.  That is a fantastic turnout to celebrate our "60th" birthday together.  We are trying to finalize all the plans now that we have a count of the ones wanting to come.  Check back to this website and I'll have the final details soon...... 

Monday April 11th, 2011
As of today we have 47 classmates that have said they are coming to the 60th Birthday Bash. We have 11 that may come and 18 that can not come. If you think you may be coming, please let us know by April 25th, 2011.  Right now we are wanting a head count so we can make sure we have plenty of room for everyone.  You can still come if you change your mind after this date. Just let us know so we can have plenty of food.  More details will be posted closer to time.


Monday, March 28th, 2011
           Peace and Love Class of 1969

Plans are underway for a  “60^th Birthday Bash” to be held at Miss Ollie’s in Jackson, TN on Saturday October 15^th, 2011.  This will be a Costume Party, come dressed as a 1960’s person. Right now we are thinking  about starting around 11:00 am and ending up around 10:00 pm. This way those that want to come during the day to have lunch and sit around talking can do so and others can come later for a little music and dinner and a “Surprise” entertainment.  Or you can do both.  Come and go as you please.  We know at the 40^th Reunion we didn’t have a lot of time for just talking and catching up with each other.  So this time we will.

 

We need to know who is interested in coming by April 25^th, 2011, so that we can determine what the cost per person will be. Spouses can come too.



We will be putting announcements, praises and prayer requests in this section of our website. If you have any requests please email me at: fohl@str.com

Announcements:
   

 

Prayers:

Monday, March 26th, 2012
Please be in prayer for Kathy McIver. I was just told she has brain cancer. I know she wants prayers for her and her family. Please take a minute and lift her up to GOD.

Friday, January 13th, 2012
How amazing is GOD ! ! !   Allie was released from the hospital today. She will continually be under Vanderbilt Children's Hospital's care. They  perdict a normal healthy life for Allie. She will continue to be on blood pressure medicine for about 6 months. What a little trooper she is... an angel from GOD.  Thanks to all of you who sent up prayers on her behalf. Prayers were answered.


Friday January 6th, 2012
Please be in prayer for my new little grandbaby, Allie. She has had to have emergency open heart surgery. The doctors are calling her a "miracle" baby because they are amazed that she was still alive with her condition at 23 days old. GOD has blessed my family that this little angel is still with us. I am giving GOD all the praise and Glory.....



Wednesday Sept 21st, 2011

This was sent to me to update everyone on Rhea Dabney's condition.  Please be in prayer for Rhea and his family.

Hello friends of Marsha & Rhea.  I am writing tonight with news that is very difficult for me to share.   I just hung up the phone with Marsha.  She was thankful for the beautiful weather today.  Rhea also had the peg-line successfully inserted today which will allow nutrients and medications to be given without an IV.   Rhea also had a CT Scan today.   The CT scan revealed that there is cancer present in both lungs.   The CT scan was compared to the scan done in August and the doctors say this cancer is very, very aggressive.   They are predicting that Rhea only has about two weeks to live.  Radiation will continue because it is reducing the pain in the tumor sites a great deal.  Marsha does not feel that Rhea is experiencing much pain - and she and the family would like for Rhea to be as pain-free as possible in the coming weeks.   Emily and William are here in Jackson.  Emily's husband, Paul, came today and Lauren (William's wife) drove up today also from Mississippi.

 Marsha says they need nothing but prayer.  Please pray for wisdom, courage, strength, energy and comfort for Marsha, the children and Sally, Rhea's mother.   I don't know what more to say, I will continue to let all of you know what I know.   I do want you to know that Marsha has asked me to share this with each of you - as she needs all of us now to keep her lifted before the Lord.   Rhea has been sedated most of today for the surgery and CT scan and is not yet aware of this information. 

Also we just received this prayer request:

Connie Ballard Duncan shared the following with Pat Newbill Geelan,  for us to post on the JHS Class of 69 website.  They certainly welcome and need our prayers.

 

Connie Ballard Duncan will not be able to join us for the Birthday Bash.  Her husband Larry is undergoing treatment for Stage IVA Esophageal Cancer. He is through with rad/chemo treatments. Latest test showed NO esp. cancer but 2 spots on lung and one under right clavical. 
Had a recent PET Scan completed for the doctors to re-evaluate for any other cancer "hot spots".
Sometime in Oct. he will have surgery to remove stent, rebuild esophagus, remove part of one lung and no telling what else. Dont know if he will have to have more rad/chemo at this time. "We're just taking it one day at a time.

 

 I will be with you all in thoughts and spirit all day n night. Have fun!!!"

 

Connie also posted this on Facebook this week:

 "Larry's tests look promising. Esophageal Cancer reduced enough to operate to remove and rebuild. Two spots on lower right lung will have to be resected. Not sure if that can be done and if so will it be one ot two sugeries???"

 Friday August 12th, 2011
 

Please be prayer for Donna Day McKissack - we just found out that she has Multiple Myeloma plus kidney failure. She is in the hospital, but not taking any calls or visitors at this time. If you want to mail her a card, her address is: P O Box 107, Spring Creek, TN 38378. Please keep Donna and her family in your prayers during this very scary and difficult time. Prayers are heard and felt......


Monday April 4th, 2011
Please be in prayer for all of those that are now taking care of their parents. So many of you are blessed with still having at least one parent or maybe even both parents still living. But now the roles are reversed and you are having to take care of them. We are saying prayers to give you strength and compassion on the road that you are now traveling. May GOD grant you a peace beyond all understanding.

also - Margie Mays Lester is still home recovering from her accident. Please continue to keep her in your prayers.


Thursday March 10th, 2011
Please keep Margie Mays Lester in your prayers. Margie was hit by a car while walking and has some fractures in her back and leg. She is home recovering.

Tuesday November 2nd, 2010
We send our prayers to Mary Elizabeth Morgan Norville. Her father passed away Sunday October 24th, 2010.He was 84 years old.

September 8, 2010
Chris Ladd will be having knee replacement surgery in late November 2010. Please pray for complete recovery.


Wednesday May 12th, 2010
Please be in prayer for Charles Roe. He has prostate cancer and they are waiting on clearance for surgery.


Funerals & Deaths:

 

Wednesday October, 5, 2011

Please keep Rhea Dabney's family in your prayers as they go through this sad and difficult time. Below is from the Jackson Sun.

 

Thompson Rhea Dabney (1951 – 2011)  

      Graveside services for Rhea Dabney, age 60, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Ridgecrest Cemetery, with Dr. Jerry Tidwell officiating. Mr. Dabney died Tuesday morning, October 4, 2011 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
      Rhea was born August 28, 1951 in Jackson, TN, the son of Thompson Dabney and Sally Dabney. He was a corporate pilot and member of West Jackson Baptist Church.
      He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marsha Dabney of Jackson, TN; his mother, Sally Dabney of Jackson, TN; one son, William Dabney and wife Lauren of Jackson, TN; one daughter, Emily Taylor and husband Paul of San Diego, CA; two brothers, Edward Dabney and wife Colleen of Monroe, GA, Bill Dabney and wife Wren of Oxford, MS and one grandchild, Wilder Taylor. He was preceded in death by his father, Thompson Dabney.
      The family has requested in lieu of flowers, that memorial contributions be directed to Hospice of West Tennessee, 1804 Highway 45 By Pass, Jackson, TN 38305.

 

 

Thursday Sept 8th, 2011
 

Please be in prayer for Faye Barger

Heidelberg and her family. Faye's brother

passed away Sept 6, 2011. Here is the

newspaper article.

Roy E. Barger
Jackson, TN - Cryptside services for Mr. Roy E. Barger, age 63, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2011 in the chapel of Highland Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, with Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Barger died Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born January 25, 1948 in Madison County, TN to the late Walter Kelly Barger and Marie Arnold Barger. Mr. Barger attended the local schools, served in the U. S. Army in Vietnam, and was Baptist in belief. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Troy Barger. Surviving are his sisters, Faye Heidelberg and Kay McPeake, both of Jackson, and Dorothy Maness of Martin, and his brother, Raymond Barger of Martin.
The family requests any memorials be directed to RIFA. Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home, (731) 424-2424.

 Monday August 22, 2011

This was in the Jackson Sun:

 

 Elizabeth "Libboo" Riddler Lichenstein, of Birmingham, AL, died on July 20, 2011.

She was born in Shreveport, LA on June 5, 1950 to Margaret Marshall Riddler and John Garth Riddler, MD. She was predeceased by her parents and brother, John Garth Riddler, Jr. She is survived by her beloved three children, Rachel, Robert and Lizzy Lichenstein; her half brother, Birnie Harper of Naperville, IL; step mother, Janice Axelrod Rosenbloom Riddler of Jackson, TN; step sister, Mari Livingston of Portland, OR; step brother, Joe Rosenbloom of Newton, MA; Bob Lichenstein of Birmingham, AL.
A special memorial service celebrating Libboo's life will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Jackson, TN with a reception following at First United Methodist Church, Clayton Hall. Memorials may be sent to West Tennessee Health Care Foundation, Fund for Neurological Restoration.
 

Ardis Wyatt Long's sister, Margaret (Bitsy) Woodson, passed away. Please keep Ardis and all her family in your prayers during this difficult time for them. This was in the newspaper:

Margaret Hayes Wyatt "Bitsy" Woodson(1943 - 2011)
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Hayes Wyatt (Bitsy) Woodson, age 68, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2011 at Cypress United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Marlowe Cemetery.
She was born June 9, 1943 in Jackson, TN, the third daughter of Kenneth Houston and Margaret Brittain Wyatt. She was educated in the Jackson School System and graduated in 1961 from Jackson High School. Bitsy attended Lambuth College and Memphis State University, graduating with a Master's degree. Bitsy taught in the Crockett County School System for many years, and later retired as principal at Gadsden Elementary School.
Bitsy was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Margaret Wyatt; grandparents, W.O. and Reba Wyatt, Clyde and Margaret Hayes Brittain.
Surviving relatives include her husband of 45 years, Ray M. Woodson; son, Woody Woodson and wife Kathy; daughters, Beth Woodson and Meg Woodson; grandchildren, Katharine Buford, and Lewis Buford and wife Meredith; great-grandchild, Jane Kimmel Buford; sisters and brothers, Mary Claire Ruggles and husband Albert, Beth Powell and husband Ray, Kenneth Wyatt, Jr. and wife Jill, Reba Dudley, Ardis Long, Warren Wyatt and wife Lee Ann, and Vivian Pauley and husband Kevin; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Visitation for Mrs. Woodson will be held Saturday, August 20, 2011 from 5-8 p.m., at Cypress United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cypress Cemetery Fund or Marlowe Cemetery. 


 Judy Baker Duke's father passed away.Please be in prayer for Judy and her family during this sad time.

 Funeral service for Dewey Baker, age 86, will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with Dr. John Bonson, Rev. Glen Hill and Dr. Barry Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. Mr. Baker died Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Maplewood Healthcare.
He was born August 4, 1925 in Medina, TN, the son of the late John Cyrus and Lizzie Jane Rhodes Baker. He was a veteran of

World War II, member of the 78th Lightning Division in the European Theater. He was captured by German troops at the Battle of the Bulge and was a POW until the end of the war. He was a founding member of the DAV and POW Chapter of Jackson, TN. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Emmaus Community, Lion's Club and Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by daughter, Judy Baker Duke and husband Jimmy of Jackson, TN; brother, Rev. Elton Baker and wife B.J. of Memphis; two grandchildren, Julie Duke, Michael Duke and wife Diana; three great grandchildren, Addie, Erin and Rachel
Mr. Baker was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Patterson Baker; sister, Virgie Mae Barnett.
The Wisdom Seekers Sunday School Class is asked to sit together as a group.
Pallbearers are Michael Duke, Ken Baker, Bob Baker, Ben Baker, John Allen, Jim Murdaugh and Bart Swift.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Aldersgate United Methodist Church or The STAR Center.
The family will receive friends Friday, August 12, 2011 from 5-7 p.m. at Arrington Funeral Directors, 731-668-1111

Friday July 22, 2011
Here is the newspaper write up about Libboo.
Elizabeth (Libboo) Riddler Lichenstein of Birmingham, AL, died on July 20, 2011.
She was born in Shreveport, LA on June 5, 1951 to Margaret Marshall Riddler and John Garth Riddler, MD. Predeceased by her parents and brother, John Garth Riddler, Jr. She is survived by her beloved three children, Rachel, Robert and Lizzy Lichenstein; her half-brother, Birnie Harper of Napierville, IL; stepmother, Janice Axelrad Rosenbloom Riddler of Jackson, TN; step-sister, Mari Livingston of Portland, OR; step-brother, Joe Rosenbloom of Newton, MA and Bob Lichenstein of Birmingham, AL.
     Libboo grew up in Jackson, TN and graduated from Mary Baldwin College. She received postgraduate degrees in early childhood education, and gerontology from Vanderbilt University and University of Southern California. Her good fortune to work and live in Washington, DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Houston, Moscow, and San Antonio blessed her with remarkable friends she cherished. While in Birmingham, Libboo very much enjoyed her volunteer work with the Service Guild and the UAB Palliative Care Center.
      She dearly thanks her family and friends for their extraordinary love and care. Though shorter than she would have preferred, Libboo was thankful beyond measure to God for a life filled with love, learning, miracles, and adventures. Her children were her greatest gifts and she treasured the years they had together.
      Services celebrating Libboo's life will be held at St. Stephens Episcopal Church Monday, July 25, 2011 at 10 a.m. in Birmingham. A Memorial service will be held at St. Lukes Episcopal Church Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Jackson, TN.



Thursday July 21, 2011
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of Libboo Riddler Lichenstein's passing away. We do not have the details yet. Once anything is known, I will post it here. Please keep her family, especially her children, in your prayers. This is such a difficult and heart breaking time for them. May GOD's arms surround them and give them strength.


Friday, July 8, 2011
 Please keep Susan Driver White and Gayle Tacker Gilbert (Rusty) and their family in your prayers. Their father, James Driver, passed away last night 7/7/2011, after a lengthy illness.    Our hearts and prayers go out to Susan and Gayle and their families during this difficult and sad time. 
Here is the newspaper write up: 
   James H. Driver Jr. (1920 - 2011)

 
James Harvey Driver, Jr., born May 13, 1920, entered his heavenly home on July 7, 2011, at the age of 91. Mr. Driver was born in Jackson, TN to James Driver, Sr. and Hattie Driver. Visitation will be Monday, July 11, 2011 at George A. Smith & Sons North Chapel from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Mr. Driver was educated in Jackson schools and was a second generation railroad man. He began his railroad career as a machinist for the Gulf, Mobile, & Ohio (GM&O) railroad on June 1, 1937 working on steam and diesel locomotives. After 43 years of faithful service, Mr. Driver retired on June 1, 1980. It was Mr. Driver's passion to keep the memories of railroad yesteryears alive in the minds and hearts of everyone he encountered. In 1983, he produced the first of many railroad calendars which included pictures of famous railroad men, train wrecks, and railroad presidents. It was Mr. Driver's vision to have the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Depot, located on South Royal and built in 1888, renovated and restored to preserve the legacy of the railroad for future generations. Mr. Driver was instrumental in starting the GM&O Historical Society in Missouri and contributed railroad memorabilia for display. Mr. Driver loved the railroad and his hometown of Jackson. As a noted historian, his collection of historical pictures can be viewed at many locations including City Hall, Madison County Courthouse, Jackson City Library, and the Casey Jones Museum. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Driver served in the Navy with the SeaBees, the construction battalion. Mr. Driver was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jackson and was baptized in 1929. He served as President of the Bill Baxter Bible Class for 25 years. Mr. Driver is survived by his wife, the love of his life for 67 years, Mary King Driver whom he married on December 3, 1943; two daughters, Susan White (Joe) and Gayle Tacker-Gilbert (Rusty) both of Jackson; five grandchildren, Angela Kelley (Dustin) of Murfreesboro, TN, Meredith Gooch (Clay) of Plano, TX, Jason Tacker (Krystle) of Cordova, TN, Captain Cory Gilbert (Susanna) of Japan and 1st Lieutenant Brett Gilbert (Amanda) of Ft. Bragg, NC; one great grandson, Brett Gilbert, Jr.; one sister, Shirley Marx (Bill); one nephew, Christopher Marx (Samantha); one great niece, Emily Marx; one great nephew, CJ Marx all of New Paltz, NY; along with other treasured family and friends. 

 
Tuesday May 24, 2011:
Donna Odell Lewis's father, William Freeman Odell, passed away May 22, 2011. He was 86 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday May 25, 2011 at Campbell Street Church of Christ with Minister James Meadows officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Nebo Cemetery in Henderson County. The family requests any memorials be directed to Campbell Street Church of Christ, West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation or Freed-Hardeman University. The family will receive friends from 4 pm until 8 pm Tuesday May 24th at the funeral home. Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home.  Our prayers go out to Donna and her family during their time of sorrow.
 

Services for Mrs. Juanette Atwater Beasley will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 1 p.m., at the Berean Baptist Church. The Interment will take place in the Highland Memorial Gardens. The family hour with the Beasley family will take place this evening from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home. She will lie in state at the church at 9 a.m. on Saturday. There will be a ceremony conducted by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., at 12 Noon, and by the The Links Inc. at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to make a donation of your choice in Mrs. Beasley's name, or to The Atwater Foundation, Attn.: Attorney Nathan B. Pride, 423 N. Highland Ave., Jackson, TN 38301. Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home, (731) 427-7411.

Monday March 28th, 2011
We are sorry to inform everyone that Paul Leenaarts passed away on March 23rd, 2011.  Paul was born in August 18th, 1951, in the town of Druen, North Brabant in the Netherlands. He immigrated to America in 1953 with his parents, the late Jack Leenaarts and his mother, Irene, his sister Emke and Jack Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Winnie; his son, Jason and his grandson Jackson. The funeral services will be at First Baptist Church in Union City, TN on Tuesday March 29th, 2011 from noon till 2:00 pm.  Burial will be at New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely, TN. For those who wish to do so, donations can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation in efforts to fight for a cure to this illness.  Our prayers go out to his family.

Friday February 4th, 2011:
Please keep Barbara Beasley Ross and family in your prayers. Her mother, Juanette Atwater Beasley, passed away Friday January 28th, 2011.

Friday January 28th, 2011:
 Please keep Danny DeLoach and family in your prayers. Danny's father, Harris Damon DeLoach,age 82, passed away Wednesday January 26th. The family will be receiving friends Friday, January 28th, 2011 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Arrington Funeral Home. The family has requested that memorial contributions be directed to Birth Choice Pregnancy Resource Clinic, 391 Wallace Road, Jackson, TN 38305.

Wednesday January 26th, 2011:
Please be in prayer for Ron Masters and family. His mother, Ruth L. Masters, passed away 1/21/2011 at the age of 92. Her funeral was Sunday January 23rd at the Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home. May GOD continue to hold this family close to HIM during this sad time. 

Thursday December 16th, 2010
Our prayers go out to Jimmy Hoppers and family. Jimmy's mother, Jane Baynes Hoppers, passed away December 9th, 2010. May GOD bless and comfort Jimmy and his family during this sad time.

November 21, 2010
Our prayers go out to Donna Raines West today. Her father, Donald Lay Raines "D-Daddy", passed away at the age of 85. His funeral will be Friday, November 26th at 2 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home North.

November 5th, 2010
   We have been informed that Steve Denton (teacher) passed away from Pancreatic Cancer. Please be in prayer for his family

Wednesday May 12th, 2010
Philip Lovett's mother passed away Tuesday May 11th, 2010, following a short illness. Services will be held at the North Chapel of George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Jackson, TN on Thursday May 13th at 3:00 pm with visitation preceding the funeral from 1 till 3:00 pm.  Please keep Philip and his family in your prayers.


Thursday May 6th, 2010
It is with deepest sadness that we inform you of the death of Hugh and Rayna Bomar's son, Samuel. He passed away Tuesday May 4th, 2010. Sam was 18 years old and a senior at Madison Academic High School in Jackson, TN. His Memorial Service was May 7th, at Fellowship Bible Church. Memorials may be made to the "Sam Bomar Memorial Scholarship Fund" in care of First Bank, 11 Channing Way, Jackson, TN 38305, (731-668-5442. Our hearts and prayers are with Hugh and his family in this terrible tragedy.


Wednesday May 5th, 2010
Brent Davis' father, Milton Boyd Davis, passed away Tuesday May 4th, 2010. His funeral service is planned for 11:00 am Saturday May 8th, 2010 at George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson, TN. Please keep Brent and his family in your prayers during this sad time.


 

 

 

Praises:
Wednesday December 14th, 2011
I am proud to announce the birth of my first grandchild. A baby girl, Allie Elizabeth McKinzie. She is 20 inches long, 8 lb, 3 oz. Her proud parents are: Amy (my youngest daughter) and Stephen McKinzie.

Monday August 22, 2011

Kathy McConnell Watkins is a proud grandmother again. Reese Kathleen Handa, born 7/26/2011 in Burlington, CA. She was 7 lbs, 7 oz, 22" long.


Monday May 9th, 2011

I have fantastic news.... I (Carolyn House Fohl) am going to be a grandmother..... Yipeeeee ! ! ! !
my youngest daughter Amy and her husband Stephen are expecting their first child in December 2011.  We are going to be blessed with a little angel.



Thursday, March 31, 2011

Sterling Awards 2011

Susan Driver White is one of 20 business women that will be recognized and honored at an awards ceremony for The Sterling Awards which is for the most influential women in West Tennessee on April 12, 2011 at Lambuth University in Jackson, TN.Susan says she is very humble to be a part of this fantastic and prestigious group of women who were voted on by the Jackson Sun and the Jackson Business and Professional Women's Association. 
Here are the criteria to be nominated for this award:

·  Nominee lives or works in West Tennessee outside Shelby County.

·  Nominee is a leader in business or her profession.

·  Nominee serves as a role model to other women in her profession and community.

·  Nominee displays creativity and innovation and contributes these talents to the growth of her profession.

·  Nominee contributes time and energy to community betterment.

The Sterling Awards were created by the Jackson Business and Professional Women and The Jackson Sun to honor women in West Tennessee who have achieved a significant level of success.

We are so proud of Susan and the high achievements she had made for the City of Jackson. She is an inspiration to all women. GREAT JOB Susan ! ! ! ! !

 

 

 

 October 1st, 2010
Amy Fohl, daughter of Carolyn House Fohl, is getting married today to Stephen McKinzie in Ridgetop, TN.

Monday May 10th, 2010
We want to offer our congratulations to Terry McNatt. He just celebrated 10 years as Worship Pastor at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. I was visiting my oldest daughter in Knoxville and got to attend his church. I could tell that he is well loved and admired by the congreation. It was a beautiful service celebrating the love he has for his church and his Savior. Congratulations Terry.



Congratulations to Kathy McConnell Watkins on the birth of her "First" grandson, Eli Blake Watkins. He was born on Thanksgiving Day 11/26/2009, weighing in at 5 lb 14 oz and 20" long. God's blessings to this little angel.


Margie Mays Lester wants to announcement the upcoming marriage of her son Jeremy Lester to  Julia Maddox on Sunday June 27th, 2010 in Gatlinburg, TN. Both families will be together the Saturday prior to the wedding for "Games and Fellowship". After the wedding everyone will be coming back to Jackson for a "Dessert Reception" being held for family and friends. May God bless their marriage.  Congratulations ! ! !



I want to announce the upcoming wedding of my youngest daughter, Amy Fohl. She and her fiance, Stephen McKinzie will be having an outdoor wedding ceremony on Friday October 1st, 2010 in Ridgetop, TN.  May God shower them with his blessings.


Wednesday May 12th, 2010
The law office of Middlebrooks & Gray, P.A., Jackson, TN is pleased to announce that Mary Jo Middlebrooks has been recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Board Certified Family Law Trial Advocate. The National Board of Trial Advocacy was established to identify those attorneys who have the experience and skill necessary to label themselves as specialists, utilizing an objective set of standards and a rigorous application process. She has been certified by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education & Specialization as a Family Law Specialist. Only twelve lawyers in Tennessee currently hold this certification. In addition, she is also a Rule 31 Listed Mediator in the field of General Civil/Family Mediation, with a designatiion as "Specially Trained in Domestic Violence Issues". On April 20, 2010 she was one of the recipients of the Sterling Awards 2010. the Twenty Most Influential Women in West Tennessee, awarded by The Jackson Sun. The recipients were recognized in The Jackson Sun and at a reception in their honor that evening.  Congratulations Mary Jo, we are all proud of you.


Greg Knapp is now hosting a talk radio show in Dallas/Fort Worth on AM 660 KSKY at 5 Central time. You can also hear him on the internet, www.ksky.com

Your 40th High School Reunion Committee
Jackson High School
Class of 1969

There is a Mini Poll at the end of this page - please check one.

        We had quite a few that dressed up in their "60's" clothes Our winners of the Costume Contest were:  Dickey Glisson 1st place and Jimmy Dickey second place for the men.  Mary Jo Middlebrooks 1st place and Ann McBride McDaniel 2nd place for the women. All received gift cards to local restaurants. Each table was set with either a Birthday Cake or Birthday Cupcakes, as Cousin Tuny sang Happy Birthday we all lite the candles and then blew them out. Cousin Tuny then performed for us. She was amazing and everyone throughly enjoyed it.  Our next Special Guests were the Blues Brothers - they were fantastic ! ! ! !   Our band for the festivites was the Bluesberry Jam Band. Norma did a great job of finding them for us.  All in all we had a wonderful time and can't wait until the next event to visit with each other again.   Happy 60th Birthday - Class of 1969

Monday March 12, 2012

Here is the latest information from Mimi on the JHS Megan Reunion June 2, 2012:

Minutes of Feb. 28, 2012 JHS Alumni Reunion Meeting

 

The Jackson High School Alumni Reunion Committee met on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 5:30 PM at the Lifeline Blood Services new building at 183 Sterling Farms Drive in Jackson.

Committee Chairman, Mimi Roland Allen – JHS Class of 1964, passed out agendas and presided.

Minutes of the Jan. 31 meeting were approved as submitted.

Treasurer’s Report: Bill Haynes, JHS Class of 1957, reported that he had opened a non-interest bearing checking account at The Bank of Jackson with himself and Mimi Allen on the signature card. Deposits made to the account so far are some personal donations and $100 donations from several of the classes giving us a little over $600 so far.  All classes are encouraged to donate $100 of leftover class reunion funds if they can.

 Items discussed are:

Copies were passed out of a spreadsheet prepared by Mary Ann Metts Martin, JHS Class of 1963, which lists three things: 1) where all of the large senior composites are located (Moore Studio, Old Country Story, Old Jackson Junior High Building, at someone’s home or business, etc., and which ones are unaccounted for),  and 2) which 16” x 20” copies of the large composites are at Moore Studio, and 3) which Tatlers are in the school library at Jackson-Central Merry High School.  The JHS Alumni Association has realized that there is no place big enough or willing to hang all of the large composites in one place (58 of them if from 1913-1970), so we have decided that we will work with Mitch Carter to make a 16” x 20” copy of all of the class composites that he does not already have. He has at least 8-10 large composites not framed in the upstairs at Moore Studio that need to be copied, and Mimi is working with him to get the rest of the large composites brought in to have a picture made from them to complete the project. We have set a goal of having all of the 16” x 20” copies of the classes of 1930-1970 produced in time for them to be on display at the June 2 JHS Alumni Reunion, since all of these composites and/or 16” x 20” copies have been located. In order to complete the set from 1913-1929, we need to locate the composite or a copy of the composite for these classes: 1913, 1914, 1917. 1919, 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1928, and 1929. We are appealing to every alumni to help us find these missing composites.

If we are unable to find the missing composites listed above, we could use the senior class pictures in the Tatlers and put them together into a 16” x 20” picture; however, the only Tatler we have access to of the years listed above is the one for 1913. We are also appealing to every alumni to help us find copies of Tatlers for these years: 1914-1929, 1931, 1932, 1944, and 1951.   Any information on the missing composites or Tatlers should be sent to Mimi Roland Allen at mimivoss@yahoo.com or call 731-427-9844.

We are also needing contact information on any living member of the following classes to be sure they know about the reunion: 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1936, 1937, 1940, 1941 and 1942. 

Donations will be solicited from alumni who attend the June 2 JHS Alumni Reunion to help us pay for the additional 16” x 20” copies needed to complete the set and to purchase a metal wall display that looks like a book with pages that swivel in which we can display the 16” x 20” copies. We are committed to finding a place to mount the wall display, hopefully in our old high school building as part of the history of that building, but at least two more locations have been suggested as alternative locations. This will be accomplished right after the June 2 JHS Alumni Reunion if we collect enough money to pay for the project.

Barbara Hinton Farmer, Class of 1961, has talked to the owner of Signs First who is a JHS alumni about making a large 3’ x 8’ vinyl Welcome banner for the reunion. He has agreed to sell it to us basically at his cost. We are going to need quite a few directional and registration signs, so Barbara is going to get a price from Signs First on those too. These signs will be approximately 24” x 30” and will sit on easels throughout the school during the reunion and can be kept and used year after year.

The First Annual JHS Alumni Reunion on June 2 will begin with an Assembly in the Auditorium promptly at 1:00 PM. All alumni will be directed to the Auditorium upon entering the Lobby of the school. The short program will begin with a welcome of teachers attending, followed by a Roll Call of Classes beginning with the Class of 1970 and ending with the oldest alumni present, which should be the 2 who are planning to attend from the Class of 1930. The program will include announcements and the singing of our Alma Mater. Directions to Class specific registration tables throughout the building will begin immediately after the short program in the auditorium.

Saturday night activities after the reunion are the responsibility of each individual class to plan for their own classmates; however, the question has arisen about the possibility of reserving a large gathering place for everyone to go on Saturday night since some classes are not as prolific in planning class gatherings as others. Several committee members said they would be getting together with groups of their classmates in the next few weeks and they would discuss their preference of separate Saturday night gatherings or one large Saturday night gathering.

So far information about the JHS Alumni Reunion has spread by word of mouth, but media publicity will start in March with Cousin Tuny’s article in The City News, followed by an article in April by Lyda Kay Feree, Class of 1963, in the VIP Magazine, and an article in The Jackson Sun by Jacque Hillman and announcements by Bill Way on his radio show.

The next meeting of the Alumni Reunion Committee will be on Tuesday, March 27 at 5:30 PM at the same place. Any JHS  alumni who is interested is invited to attend. 

Friday, January 20, 2012

Here is more information on the coming Mega Reunion this June 2.

There will be a reunion of all the classes to graduate from Jackson High (1930-1970) this summer on June 2 at the school cafeteria.  (Now Madison Academic)  It is from 1-5 and very informal.  Refreshments will be served. Anyone from our class is welcome to come to a planning session on Jan. 31 at the new Blood Center at 5:30.  She mainly wants to get the word out about the reunion to each class, so would you please send this to those in our class who are on your e-mail list?  She needs help getting the word out to anyone from Jackson during that era because there are too many to send out invitations, so word of mouth is how it will work.  Elizabeth Smith will be 100 this year and is in that 1st graduation class.  Miss Worthy has helped identify folks from the years she was there.  Any help locating folks will be appreciated, I'm sure!

Mimi Roland Allen - mimivoss@yahoo.com

Office 731-427-9844

Cell 901-488-8905

December 25th, 2011

We pray that each of you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May GOD's love give you strength to face this coming year.


Monday December 5th, 2011
Here is some information sent to me about the new JHS Alumni.

Jackson High School Class of 1963   Mark your calendars for the afternoon of June 2, 2012 at our old JHS campus (now called Madison Academic High School at 200 Allen St). This will be an annual event. This is the same date as the Class of 1962 Reunion which will be that evening. Below is an email from Mimi Roland Allen who is in charge of the afternoon event: Everyone who ever graduated from Jackson High School is invited, however we know that not a lot will travel from long distances to come for the afternoon event.  There will be some people who come every year and different people who will come occasionally, some will come maybe once and some will not ever come. We wanted to get this started while there are members of the first graduating class of 1930 still living and able to attend.  We know of 2 who will be 100 next year that are still active.   Any Class can plan a gettogether for their own members on that Saturday night which might entice some to come to the Alumni event who would otherwise not come, but that would be up to each separate Class to plan.   Mimi Roland Allen - mimivoss@yahoo.com Office 731-427-9844 Cell 901-488-8905

Friday October 21st, 2011

Thanks to everyone that attended the JHS 60th Birthday Bash. What fun we had and it was great to see so many friends again. If we have to turn 60 then this was the way to do it. But there were some of us, who are not 60 just yet.....LOL.
    Jimmy Dickey was our Master of Ceremony, Greg Spann said our prayers at both events. We paused for a moment of silence to honor Libboo Riddler and Rhea Dabney. We lost both classmates this year.
    Ms Worthy and Ms Pat Little were our Guests of Honor at the Brunch. It was wonderful seeing them again. Sammy Mingledorff brought an old movie clip of one of the JHS Football games. The guys really enjoyed watching how young and fast they use to be. LOL
    At the dinner, each table had either a Birthday Cake or Birthday Cupcakes and as one of our Special Entertainments - Cousin Tuny sang "Happy Birthday" to us as we blew out all the candles. She then gave a short and wonderful performance for us. She is still going strong and we were so blessed to have her join us for all the fun. She even got out on the dance floor and danced, an amazing woman. Our next Special Performance was by the "Blues Brothers" another fantastic show. They were great! ! !
    Our Costume winners were: Dickey Glisson 1st Place and Jimmy Dickey 2nd Place for the men. Mary Jo Middlebrooks 1st Place and Ann McBride McDaniel 2nd Place for the women. All winners received gift cards.
   We have added pictures of both events to the Photo Albums, please take a minute to check them out. If you have photos from the Brunch or Dinner, please submit them on this website so that we can share them with others.
   Well, Peace and Love until the next event and Happy 60th Birthday Class of 1969 ! ! ! ! !




Wednesday October 5, 2011

I can hardly believe it is less than 2 weeks until our "JHS 60th Birthday Bash".  Everything is in order and ready for us all to have fun turning 60. As of today we have right at 70 classmates and spouses/dates coming.  See you all soon - don't forget to be working on your 60's costume.  Prizes will be given out.

See you all next Saturday Oct 15th


Tuesday September 13th, 2011
Well, the time is getting closer...we have about a month left before the big Birthday Bash. We are having a great response of classmates coming to the 60th Birthday Bash.  If you haven't RSVP yet... you need to do so, time is running out. This is one birthday party you will not want to miss. Come and dress up as your favorite 60's person, listen to some music, eat and visit with all your classmates and just celebrate life. We're all turning 60 so we might as well do it together.  Don't forget we are giving out prizes for the best dressed female and male. If you haven't sent in your money, Norma says to get on the ball and send it in.......  See you all soon......



Tuesday August 16th, 2011
For the Brunch if you would like for your spouse or date to come,that would be perfectly fine. Dress is casual for the Brunch and "60's" Costume for the Dinner. Let us know if you have any questions.
Hope to see you all there....... It will be a "Blast from the Past"     Also, don't forget about the Class Composite...


Friday July 29th, 2011
We want to have our 1969 Class Composite restored. The Class of 1961 recently had theirs restored and is now hanging  up in the OLD Jackson High on E. Deaderick. They recently had an "Unveiling". We would like to do that. The cost of the restoration is $1,000.  If you would like to contribute, any amount, please send an email to: Susan Driver White at: swhite@cityofjackson.net 
  She will head up that project. All contributors will be acknowledged at our 60th Birthday Bash to be held on October 15, 2011.

We also need everyone wishing to attend the Birthday Bash to go ahead and RSVP and send your check into Norma Newton Barnes. There is only about 2 1/2 months left before this event.


Friday June 24th, 2011
I have now set up all the information for our JHS "60th" Birthday Bash. Go over to Details of Events. If you are coming please RSVP there.
Cost of Tickets is $60.00 per person. We do have a band playing this time.

Please mail checks to:
Norma Newton Barnes
38 Summerset Cove
Jackson, TN 38305

Make checks payable to:
JHS Class of 69

No later than Friday September 16th, 2011




Monday April 25th, 2011
As of today we have 50 classmates that have said they are coming, 2 Teachers and 15 that may get to come.  That is a fantastic turnout to celebrate our "60th" birthday together.  We are trying to finalize all the plans now that we have a count of the ones wanting to come.  Check back to this website and I'll have the final details soon...... 

Monday April 11th, 2011
As of today we have 47 classmates that have said they are coming to the 60th Birthday Bash. We have 11 that may come and 18 that can not come. If you think you may be coming, please let us know by April 25th, 2011.  Right now we are wanting a head count so we can make sure we have plenty of room for everyone.  You can still come if you change your mind after this date. Just let us know so we can have plenty of food.  More details will be posted closer to time.


Monday, March 28th, 2011
           Peace and Love Class of 1969

Plans are underway for a  “60^th Birthday Bash” to be held at Miss Ollie’s in Jackson, TN on Saturday October 15^th, 2011.  This will be a Costume Party, come dressed as a 1960’s person. Right now we are thinking  about starting around 11:00 am and ending up around 10:00 pm. This way those that want to come during the day to have lunch and sit around talking can do so and others can come later for a little music and dinner and a “Surprise” entertainment.  Or you can do both.  Come and go as you please.  We know at the 40^th Reunion we didn’t have a lot of time for just talking and catching up with each other.  So this time we will.

 

We need to know who is interested in coming by April 25^th, 2011, so that we can determine what the cost per person will be. Spouses can come too.



We will be putting announcements, praises and prayer requests in this section of our website. If you have any requests please email me at: fohl@str.com

Announcements:
   

 

Prayers:

Friday, January 13th, 2012
How amazing is GOD ! ! !   Allie was released from the hospital today. She will continually be under Vanderbilt Children's Hospital's care. They  perdict a normal healthy life for Allie. She will continue to be on blood pressure medicine for about 6 months. What a little trooper she is... an angel from GOD.  Thanks to all of you who sent up prayers on her behalf. Prayers were answered.


Friday January 6th, 2012
Please be in prayer for my new little grandbaby, Allie. She has had to have emergency open heart surgery. The doctors are calling her a "miracle" baby because they are amazed that she was still alive with her condition at 23 days old. GOD has blessed my family that this little angel is still with us. I am giving GOD all the praise and Glory.....



Wednesday Sept 21st, 2011

This was sent to me to update everyone on Rhea Dabney's condition.  Please be in prayer for Rhea and his family.

Hello friends of Marsha & Rhea.  I am writing tonight with news that is very difficult for me to share.   I just hung up the phone with Marsha.  She was thankful for the beautiful weather today.  Rhea also had the peg-line successfully inserted today which will allow nutrients and medications to be given without an IV.   Rhea also had a CT Scan today.   The CT scan revealed that there is cancer present in both lungs.   The CT scan was compared to the scan done in August and the doctors say this cancer is very, very aggressive.   They are predicting that Rhea only has about two weeks to live.  Radiation will continue because it is reducing the pain in the tumor sites a great deal.  Marsha does not feel that Rhea is experiencing much pain - and she and the family would like for Rhea to be as pain-free as possible in the coming weeks.   Emily and William are here in Jackson.  Emily's husband, Paul, came today and Lauren (William's wife) drove up today also from Mississippi.

 Marsha says they need nothing but prayer.  Please pray for wisdom, courage, strength, energy and comfort for Marsha, the children and Sally, Rhea's mother.   I don't know what more to say, I will continue to let all of you know what I know.   I do want you to know that Marsha has asked me to share this with each of you - as she needs all of us now to keep her lifted before the Lord.   Rhea has been sedated most of today for the surgery and CT scan and is not yet aware of this information. 

Also we just received this prayer request:

Connie Ballard Duncan shared the following with Pat Newbill Geelan,  for us to post on the JHS Class of 69 website.  They certainly welcome and need our prayers.

 

Connie Ballard Duncan will not be able to join us for the Birthday Bash.  Her husband Larry is undergoing treatment for Stage IVA Esophageal Cancer. He is through with rad/chemo treatments. Latest test showed NO esp. cancer but 2 spots on lung and one under right clavical. 
Had a recent PET Scan completed for the doctors to re-evaluate for any other cancer "hot spots".
Sometime in Oct. he will have surgery to remove stent, rebuild esophagus, remove part of one lung and no telling what else. Dont know if he will have to have more rad/chemo at this time. "We're just taking it one day at a time.

 

 I will be with you all in thoughts and spirit all day n night. Have fun!!!"

 

Connie also posted this on Facebook this week:

 "Larry's tests look promising. Esophageal Cancer reduced enough to operate to remove and rebuild. Two spots on lower right lung will have to be resected. Not sure if that can be done and if so will it be one ot two sugeries???"

 Friday August 12th, 2011
 

Please be prayer for Donna Day McKissack - we just found out that she has Multiple Myeloma plus kidney failure. She is in the hospital, but not taking any calls or visitors at this time. If you want to mail her a card, her address is: P O Box 107, Spring Creek, TN 38378. Please keep Donna and her family in your prayers during this very scary and difficult time. Prayers are heard and felt......


Monday April 4th, 2011
Please be in prayer for all of those that are now taking care of their parents. So many of you are blessed with still having at least one parent or maybe even both parents still living. But now the roles are reversed and you are having to take care of them. We are saying prayers to give you strength and compassion on the road that you are now traveling. May GOD grant you a peace beyond all understanding.

also - Margie Mays Lester is still home recovering from her accident. Please continue to keep her in your prayers.


Thursday March 10th, 2011
Please keep Margie Mays Lester in your prayers. Margie was hit by a car while walking and has some fractures in her back and leg. She is home recovering.

Tuesday November 2nd, 2010
We send our prayers to Mary Elizabeth Morgan Norville. Her father passed away Sunday October 24th, 2010.He was 84 years old.

September 8, 2010
Chris Ladd will be having knee replacement surgery in late November 2010. Please pray for complete recovery.


Wednesday May 12th, 2010
Please be in prayer for Charles Roe. He has prostate cancer and they are waiting on clearance for surgery.


Funerals & Deaths:

 

Wednesday October, 5, 2011

Please keep Rhea Dabney's family in your prayers as they go through this sad and difficult time. Below is from the Jackson Sun.

 

Thompson Rhea Dabney (1951 – 2011)  

      Graveside services for Rhea Dabney, age 60, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 8, 2011 at Ridgecrest Cemetery, with Dr. Jerry Tidwell officiating. Mr. Dabney died Tuesday morning, October 4, 2011 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
      Rhea was born August 28, 1951 in Jackson, TN, the son of Thompson Dabney and Sally Dabney. He was a corporate pilot and member of West Jackson Baptist Church.
      He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marsha Dabney of Jackson, TN; his mother, Sally Dabney of Jackson, TN; one son, William Dabney and wife Lauren of Jackson, TN; one daughter, Emily Taylor and husband Paul of San Diego, CA; two brothers, Edward Dabney and wife Colleen of Monroe, GA, Bill Dabney and wife Wren of Oxford, MS and one grandchild, Wilder Taylor. He was preceded in death by his father, Thompson Dabney.
      The family has requested in lieu of flowers, that memorial contributions be directed to Hospice of West Tennessee, 1804 Highway 45 By Pass, Jackson, TN 38305.

 

 

Thursday Sept 8th, 2011
 

Please be in prayer for Faye Barger

Heidelberg and her family. Faye's brother

passed away Sept 6, 2011. Here is the

newspaper article.

Roy E. Barger
Jackson, TN - Cryptside services for Mr. Roy E. Barger, age 63, will be at 1 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2011 in the chapel of Highland Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, with Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mr. Barger died Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was born January 25, 1948 in Madison County, TN to the late Walter Kelly Barger and Marie Arnold Barger. Mr. Barger attended the local schools, served in the U. S. Army in Vietnam, and was Baptist in belief. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Troy Barger. Surviving are his sisters, Faye Heidelberg and Kay McPeake, both of Jackson, and Dorothy Maness of Martin, and his brother, Raymond Barger of Martin.
The family requests any memorials be directed to RIFA. Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home, (731) 424-2424.

 Monday August 22, 2011

This was in the Jackson Sun:

 

 Elizabeth "Libboo" Riddler Lichenstein, of Birmingham, AL, died on July 20, 2011.

She was born in Shreveport, LA on June 5, 1950 to Margaret Marshall Riddler and John Garth Riddler, MD. She was predeceased by her parents and brother, John Garth Riddler, Jr. She is survived by her beloved three children, Rachel, Robert and Lizzy Lichenstein; her half brother, Birnie Harper of Naperville, IL; step mother, Janice Axelrod Rosenbloom Riddler of Jackson, TN; step sister, Mari Livingston of Portland, OR; step brother, Joe Rosenbloom of Newton, MA; Bob Lichenstein of Birmingham, AL.
A special memorial service celebrating Libboo's life will be held 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Jackson, TN with a reception following at First United Methodist Church, Clayton Hall. Memorials may be sent to West Tennessee Health Care Foundation, Fund for Neurological Restoration.
 

Ardis Wyatt Long's sister, Margaret (Bitsy) Woodson, passed away. Please keep Ardis and all her family in your prayers during this difficult time for them. This was in the newspaper:

Margaret Hayes Wyatt "Bitsy" Woodson(1943 - 2011)
Funeral services for Mrs. Margaret Hayes Wyatt (Bitsy) Woodson, age 68, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, August 21, 2011 at Cypress United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Marlowe Cemetery.
She was born June 9, 1943 in Jackson, TN, the third daughter of Kenneth Houston and Margaret Brittain Wyatt. She was educated in the Jackson School System and graduated in 1961 from Jackson High School. Bitsy attended Lambuth College and Memphis State University, graduating with a Master's degree. Bitsy taught in the Crockett County School System for many years, and later retired as principal at Gadsden Elementary School.
Bitsy was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Margaret Wyatt; grandparents, W.O. and Reba Wyatt, Clyde and Margaret Hayes Brittain.
Surviving relatives include her husband of 45 years, Ray M. Woodson; son, Woody Woodson and wife Kathy; daughters, Beth Woodson and Meg Woodson; grandchildren, Katharine Buford, and Lewis Buford and wife Meredith; great-grandchild, Jane Kimmel Buford; sisters and brothers, Mary Claire Ruggles and husband Albert, Beth Powell and husband Ray, Kenneth Wyatt, Jr. and wife Jill, Reba Dudley, Ardis Long, Warren Wyatt and wife Lee Ann, and Vivian Pauley and husband Kevin; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Visitation for Mrs. Woodson will be held Saturday, August 20, 2011 from 5-8 p.m., at Cypress United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cypress Cemetery Fund or Marlowe Cemetery. 


 Judy Baker Duke's father passed away.Please be in prayer for Judy and her family during this sad time.

 Funeral service for Dewey Baker, age 86, will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 2011 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church with Dr. John Bonson, Rev. Glen Hill and Dr. Barry Scott officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. Mr. Baker died Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Maplewood Healthcare.
He was born August 4, 1925 in Medina, TN, the son of the late John Cyrus and Lizzie Jane Rhodes Baker. He was a veteran of

World War II, member of the 78th Lightning Division in the European Theater. He was captured by German troops at the Battle of the Bulge and was a POW until the end of the war. He was a founding member of the DAV and POW Chapter of Jackson, TN. He was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Emmaus Community, Lion's Club and Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by daughter, Judy Baker Duke and husband Jimmy of Jackson, TN; brother, Rev. Elton Baker and wife B.J. of Memphis; two grandchildren, Julie Duke, Michael Duke and wife Diana; three great grandchildren, Addie, Erin and Rachel
Mr. Baker was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Patterson Baker; sister, Virgie Mae Barnett.
The Wisdom Seekers Sunday School Class is asked to sit together as a group.
Pallbearers are Michael Duke, Ken Baker, Bob Baker, Ben Baker, John Allen, Jim Murdaugh and Bart Swift.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Aldersgate United Methodist Church or The STAR Center.
The family will receive friends Friday, August 12, 2011 from 5-7 p.m. at Arrington Funeral Directors, 731-668-1111

Friday July 22, 2011
Here is the newspaper write up about Libboo.
Elizabeth (Libboo) Riddler Lichenstein of Birmingham, AL, died on July 20, 2011.
She was born in Shreveport, LA on June 5, 1951 to Margaret Marshall Riddler and John Garth Riddler, MD. Predeceased by her parents and brother, John Garth Riddler, Jr. She is survived by her beloved three children, Rachel, Robert and Lizzy Lichenstein; her half-brother, Birnie Harper of Napierville, IL; stepmother, Janice Axelrad Rosenbloom Riddler of Jackson, TN; step-sister, Mari Livingston of Portland, OR; step-brother, Joe Rosenbloom of Newton, MA and Bob Lichenstein of Birmingham, AL.
     Libboo grew up in Jackson, TN and graduated from Mary Baldwin College. She received postgraduate degrees in early childhood education, and gerontology from Vanderbilt University and University of Southern California. Her good fortune to work and live in Washington, DC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Houston, Moscow, and San Antonio blessed her with remarkable friends she cherished. While in Birmingham, Libboo very much enjoyed her volunteer work with the Service Guild and the UAB Palliative Care Center.
      She dearly thanks her family and friends for their extraordinary love and care. Though shorter than she would have preferred, Libboo was thankful beyond measure to God for a life filled with love, learning, miracles, and adventures. Her children were her greatest gifts and she treasured the years they had together.
      Services celebrating Libboo's life will be held at St. Stephens Episcopal Church Monday, July 25, 2011 at 10 a.m. in Birmingham. A Memorial service will be held at St. Lukes Episcopal Church Saturday, August 27, 2011 in Jackson, TN.



Thursday July 21, 2011
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of Libboo Riddler Lichenstein's passing away. We do not have the details yet. Once anything is known, I will post it here. Please keep her family, especially her children, in your prayers. This is such a difficult and heart breaking time for them. May GOD's arms surround them and give them strength.


Friday, July 8, 2011
 Please keep Susan Driver White and Gayle Tacker Gilbert (Rusty) and their family in your prayers. Their father, James Driver, passed away last night 7/7/2011, after a lengthy illness.    Our hearts and prayers go out to Susan and Gayle and their families during this difficult and sad time. 
Here is the newspaper write up: 
   James H. Driver Jr. (1920 - 2011)

 
James Harvey Driver, Jr., born May 13, 1920, entered his heavenly home on July 7, 2011, at the age of 91. Mr. Driver was born in Jackson, TN to James Driver, Sr. and Hattie Driver. Visitation will be Monday, July 11, 2011 at George A. Smith & Sons North Chapel from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Mr. Driver was educated in Jackson schools and was a second generation railroad man. He began his railroad career as a machinist for the Gulf, Mobile, & Ohio (GM&O) railroad on June 1, 1937 working on steam and diesel locomotives. After 43 years of faithful service, Mr. Driver retired on June 1, 1980. It was Mr. Driver's passion to keep the memories of railroad yesteryears alive in the minds and hearts of everyone he encountered. In 1983, he produced the first of many railroad calendars which included pictures of famous railroad men, train wrecks, and railroad presidents. It was Mr. Driver's vision to have the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Depot, located on South Royal and built in 1888, renovated and restored to preserve the legacy of the railroad for future generations. Mr. Driver was instrumental in starting the GM&O Historical Society in Missouri and contributed railroad memorabilia for display. Mr. Driver loved the railroad and his hometown of Jackson. As a noted historian, his collection of historical pictures can be viewed at many locations including City Hall, Madison County Courthouse, Jackson City Library, and the Casey Jones Museum. A veteran of World War II, Mr. Driver served in the Navy with the SeaBees, the construction battalion. Mr. Driver was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jackson and was baptized in 1929. He served as President of the Bill Baxter Bible Class for 25 years. Mr. Driver is survived by his wife, the love of his life for 67 years, Mary King Driver whom he married on December 3, 1943; two daughters, Susan White (Joe) and Gayle Tacker-Gilbert (Rusty) both of Jackson; five grandchildren, Angela Kelley (Dustin) of Murfreesboro, TN, Meredith Gooch (Clay) of Plano, TX, Jason Tacker (Krystle) of Cordova, TN, Captain Cory Gilbert (Susanna) of Japan and 1st Lieutenant Brett Gilbert (Amanda) of Ft. Bragg, NC; one great grandson, Brett Gilbert, Jr.; one sister, Shirley Marx (Bill); one nephew, Christopher Marx (Samantha); one great niece, Emily Marx; one great nephew, CJ Marx all of New Paltz, NY; along with other treasured family and friends. 

 
Tuesday May 24, 2011:
Donna Odell Lewis's father, William Freeman Odell, passed away May 22, 2011. He was 86 years old. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday May 25, 2011 at Campbell Street Church of Christ with Minister James Meadows officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Nebo Cemetery in Henderson County. The family requests any memorials be directed to Campbell Street Church of Christ, West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation or Freed-Hardeman University. The family will receive friends from 4 pm until 8 pm Tuesday May 24th at the funeral home. Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home.  Our prayers go out to Donna and her family during their time of sorrow.
 

Services for Mrs. Juanette Atwater Beasley will be held on Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 1 p.m., at the Berean Baptist Church. The Interment will take place in the Highland Memorial Gardens. The family hour with the Beasley family will take place this evening from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home. She will lie in state at the church at 9 a.m. on Saturday. There will be a ceremony conducted by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., at 12 Noon, and by the The Links Inc. at 12:30 p.m. Saturday. In lieu of flowers, you are welcome to make a donation of your choice in Mrs. Beasley's name, or to The Atwater Foundation, Attn.: Attorney Nathan B. Pride, 423 N. Highland Ave., Jackson, TN 38301. Stephenson-Shaw Funeral Home, (731) 427-7411.

Monday March 28th, 2011
We are sorry to inform everyone that Paul Leenaarts passed away on March 23rd, 2011.  Paul was born in August 18th, 1951, in the town of Druen, North Brabant in the Netherlands. He immigrated to America in 1953 with his parents, the late Jack Leenaarts and his mother, Irene, his sister Emke and Jack Jr. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Winnie; his son, Jason and his grandson Jackson. The funeral services will be at First Baptist Church in Union City, TN on Tuesday March 29th, 2011 from noon till 2:00 pm.  Burial will be at New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely, TN. For those who wish to do so, donations can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation in efforts to fight for a cure to this illness.  Our prayers go out to his family.

Friday February 4th, 2011:
Please keep Barbara Beasley Ross and family in your prayers. Her mother, Juanette Atwater Beasley, passed away Friday January 28th, 2011.

Friday January 28th, 2011:
 Please keep Danny DeLoach and family in your prayers. Danny's father, Harris Damon DeLoach,age 82, passed away Wednesday January 26th. The family will be receiving friends Friday, January 28th, 2011 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Arrington Funeral Home. The family has requested that memorial contributions be directed to Birth Choice Pregnancy Resource Clinic, 391 Wallace Road, Jackson, TN 38305.

Wednesday January 26th, 2011:
Please be in prayer for Ron Masters and family. His mother, Ruth L. Masters, passed away 1/21/2011 at the age of 92. Her funeral was Sunday January 23rd at the Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home. May GOD continue to hold this family close to HIM during this sad time. 

Thursday December 16th, 2010
Our prayers go out to Jimmy Hoppers and family. Jimmy's mother, Jane Baynes Hoppers, passed away December 9th, 2010. May GOD bless and comfort Jimmy and his family during this sad time.

November 21, 2010
Our prayers go out to Donna Raines West today. Her father, Donald Lay Raines "D-Daddy", passed away at the age of 85. His funeral will be Friday, November 26th at 2 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home North.

November 5th, 2010
   We have been informed that Steve Denton (teacher) passed away from Pancreatic Cancer. Please be in prayer for his family

Wednesday May 12th, 2010
Philip Lovett's mother passed away Tuesday May 11th, 2010, following a short illness. Services will be held at the North Chapel of George A. Smith & Sons Funeral Home in Jackson, TN on Thursday May 13th at 3:00 pm with visitation preceding the funeral from 1 till 3:00 pm.  Please keep Philip and his family in your prayers.


Thursday May 6th, 2010
It is with deepest sadness that we inform you of the death of Hugh and Rayna Bomar's son, Samuel. He passed away Tuesday May 4th, 2010. Sam was 18 years old and a senior at Madison Academic High School in Jackson, TN. His Memorial Service was May 7th, at Fellowship Bible Church. Memorials may be made to the "Sam Bomar Memorial Scholarship Fund" in care of First Bank, 11 Channing Way, Jackson, TN 38305, (731-668-5442. Our hearts and prayers are with Hugh and his family in this terrible tragedy.


Wednesday May 5th, 2010
Brent Davis' father, Milton Boyd Davis, passed away Tuesday May 4th, 2010. His funeral service is planned for 11:00 am Saturday May 8th, 2010 at George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home in Jackson, TN. Please keep Brent and his family in your prayers during this sad time.


 

 

 

Praises:
Wednesday December 14th, 2011
I am proud to announce the birth of my first grandchild. A baby girl, Allie Elizabeth McKinzie. She is 20 inches long, 8 lb, 3 oz. Her proud parents are: Amy (my youngest daughter) and Stephen McKinzie.

Monday August 22, 2011

Kathy McConnell Watkins is a proud grandmother again. Reese Kathleen Handa, born 7/26/2011 in Burlington, CA. She was 7 lbs, 7 oz, 22" long.


Monday May 9th, 2011

I have fantastic news.... I (Carolyn House Fohl) am going to be a grandmother..... Yipeeeee ! ! ! !
my youngest daughter Amy and her husband Stephen are expecting their first child in December 2011.  We are going to be blessed with a little angel.



Thursday, March 31, 2011

Sterling Awards 2011

Susan Driver White is one of 20 business women that will be recognized and honored at an awards ceremony for The Sterling Awards which is for the most influential women in West Tennessee on April 12, 2011 at Lambuth University in Jackson, TN.Susan says she is very humble to be a part of this fantastic and prestigious group of women who were voted on by the Jackson Sun and the Jackson Business and Professional Women's Association. 
Here are the criteria to be nominated for this award:

·  Nominee lives or works in West Tennessee outside Shelby County.

·  Nominee is a leader in business or her profession.

·  Nominee serves as a role model to other women in her profession and community.

·  Nominee displays creativity and innovation and contributes these talents to the growth of her profession.

·  Nominee contributes time and energy to community betterment.

The Sterling Awards were created by the Jackson Business and Professional Women and The Jackson Sun to honor women in West Tennessee who have achieved a significant level of success.

We are so proud of Susan and the high achievements she had made for the City of Jackson. She is an inspiration to all women. GREAT JOB Susan ! ! ! ! !

 

 

 

 October 1st, 2010
Amy Fohl, daughter of Carolyn House Fohl, is getting married today to Stephen McKinzie in Ridgetop, TN.

Monday May 10th, 2010
We want to offer our congratulations to Terry McNatt. He just celebrated 10 years as Worship Pastor at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. I was visiting my oldest daughter in Knoxville and got to attend his church. I could tell that he is well loved and admired by the congreation. It was a beautiful service celebrating the love he has for his church and his Savior. Congratulations Terry.



Congratulations to Kathy McConnell Watkins on the birth of her "First" grandson, Eli Blake Watkins. He was born on Thanksgiving Day 11/26/2009, weighing in at 5 lb 14 oz and 20" long. God's blessings to this little angel.


Margie Mays Lester wants to announcement the upcoming marriage of her son Jeremy Lester to  Julia Maddox on Sunday June 27th, 2010 in Gatlinburg, TN. Both families will be together the Saturday prior to the wedding for "Games and Fellowship". After the wedding everyone will be coming back to Jackson for a "Dessert Reception" being held for family and friends. May God bless their marriage.  Congratulations ! ! !



I want to announce the upcoming wedding of my youngest daughter, Amy Fohl. She and her fiance, Stephen McKinzie will be having an outdoor wedding ceremony on Friday October 1st, 2010 in Ridgetop, TN.  May God shower them with his blessings.


Wednesday May 12th, 2010
The law office of Middlebrooks & Gray, P.A., Jackson, TN is pleased to announce that Mary Jo Middlebrooks has been recognized by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as a Board Certified Family Law Trial Advocate. The National Board of Trial Advocacy was established to identify those attorneys who have the experience and skill necessary to label themselves as specialists, utilizing an objective set of standards and a rigorous application process. She has been certified by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education & Specialization as a Family Law Specialist. Only twelve lawyers in Tennessee currently hold this certification. In addition, she is also a Rule 31 Listed Mediator in the field of General Civil/Family Mediation, with a designatiion as "Specially Trained in Domestic Violence Issues". On April 20, 2010 she was one of the recipients of the Sterling Awards 2010. the Twenty Most Influential Women in West Tennessee, awarded by The Jackson Sun. The recipients were recognized in The Jackson Sun and at a reception in their honor that evening.  Congratulations Mary Jo, we are all proud of you.


Greg Knapp is now hosting a talk radio show in Dallas/Fort Worth on AM 660 KSKY at 5 Central time. You can also hear him on the internet, www.ksky.com

Your 40th High School Reunion Committee
Jackson High School
Class of 1969

There is a Mini Poll at the end of this page - please check one.

1. JHS Alumni Reunion will begin promptly at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 2 at the old high school building on Allen Avenue, which is now called Madison Academic Magnet High School. All attendees will be ushered into the auditorium for the opening program upon their arrival at the school. All alumni are encouraged to be there by 1:00 PM so they can stand when their class is called during the roll call of classes. After a brief recognition program, classes will disperse to registration tables throughout the school building. Visiting, touring and refreshments will continue until 5:00 PM.