James A "Jim" White

James A "Jim" White

James A "Jim" White

Karen McCarty (Messina)

Just an update on the Tampa area of Florida. We live about one hour north of Tampa and 30 miles inland near Crystal River.  You will no doubt see the flooding in Crystal River on the news. It happens after every storm.  We are on high ground with only one large tree near us which did not fall down thank goodness. We had our 8' bottle brush tree crack at the base and it will die so we will have to remove it. No flooding at all. Power outage in early morning but it was back on before we woke up. I am praying for all those people impacted severely. We have survived another hurricane unscathed. After 12 years of living in Florida, I can certainly say I am a seasoned veteran of hurricanes!  Thank you all for thoughts and prayers. 

Karen Moore (Wilson)

Glad to hear you are safe!!

James A "Jim" White

Karen McCarty (Messina)

My sincere condolences to Bobby's wife, Ernie and family members. May he rest in peace.  Thank you Jim for keeping everyone aware of fellow classmates. 

Walton Taylor "Wally" Reynolds

My condolences to the family and his wife, RIP, Mr. Allison.

Robin E. Lostetter

I'm so sorry to learn of Bobby's passing.  Sending condolencds to Ernie and all family members.  

I have been dealing with 2 surgeries, foot and (last Friday) kidney.  So I got way behind in correspondence, including not only to my family and bff birthdays, but also did not get a card to Bobby.  I trust he knows how loved he was by so many of us.  Now to get a note off to Ernie, hopefully.  RIP Bobby.

James A "Jim" White

Doris Flood (Burton)

Prayers go out to Ernie.  We are so sorry to learn of Bobby's passing, but we know that he will be leading the choir of angels in Heaven.  Prayers also to all who were in the path of Hurricane Helena and those who are bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Milton.  Please be safe.

Rhonda Berning (Zinn)

My heartfelt condolences to Bobby Allison's wife and whole family.  I did not know Bobby but was aware of his talent and also found a video of a song he wrote and sung on YouTube.  It was a wonderful song about America!

I am now  living in Ft Myers, FL  for the past 3 months.  I think I will be very safe in my community.  I live halfway between  Highway 75 and 41 about 8 miles inland from Ft Myers Beach.  Have been told that the hurricane 2 years ago didn't do any damage here and it is also a 4 year old development with a great builder!

Dwight Hardin

I understand that David Gauntt passed away yesterday, I don't have any details. He was a great guy, one of the good ones. Dwight Hardin

Dwight Hardin

Davis Gauntt.

James A "Jim" White

BILL and MARGIE SLOAN, KAREN McCARTY MESSINA and BONNIE KING (Chips widow) were all blessed and made it through Hurricane Milton okay, although all three households we close to the direct path.

Anyone else we should be worried about? How about BOYCE and ANNIE McFARLAND who one of their properties is a stunning two-story cabin off the Blue Ridge Parkway? Hurricane Helene affect your SC or NC properties?

James A "Jim" White

I cannot find out anything about Davis Gaunt. Dwight Hardin heard a "whiff" from his daughter and will try to find out more. The last either of us knew, Davis lived in Albuquerue. It may be too early for an obituary, or I may be a lousy internet researcher. Thanks for those that report the loss of a classmate.

Bob Gadberry

I talked to Davis Gauntt's sister today.  She said he did pass away.  He had some kind of surgery with complications and then caught COVID.  She had no other details.  She said there are no plans for services at this time.

Bob Gadberry

Debbie Kuchar (Larsen)

So sad to see the flooding in Roswell from the terrible rains yesterday. Praying for all

Pamala Ann "Pam" Liston (Ricks)

Hi All...Jim, do any of our classmates need help after the flood?

Bill and I have narrowly escaped twice. Once at our cabin in Blue Ridge, GA ,( Helene turned just before it would have hit us) and this time in Melbourne Beach, Florida, it passed over our home, but the winds had slowed to 70mph, so we were fine. Whew!!!

Thinking of Roswell. Such a very strange thing to happen!!!

Pam Liston Ricks

Roger Carl

We were fortunate that Helene went west of Charleston, so we were fine for that one.  We flew from Charleston to Charlotte landing just hours after the hurricsne cleared out of the Charlotte are.  We were on our way to Germany, so have been mostly out of touch for the last three weeks.  We will return to Charleston tomorrow and see if we have anything.  The previous hurricane did us some minor damage after 12+ inches of water in 24 hours.  Just some ceiling spotting from leakage around a chimney.  That's my next project when we get home.  Hadn't heard anything about the Roswell flooding.  Thanks for keeping us somewhat informed on what's happening.

Roger

William Samuel "Bill" Sloan

I hope the information I have is accurate. I do not have a lot of info from Roswell but this is what I have:

Craig Sutherland West 4th across the street fron Spring River and municipal golf course had 1 inch of water and mud in his kitchen,

Polly and Bill Hartman had a foot of water and mud in their home so some (most?) furniture ruined and damage to floor and walls to be determined.

Roswell Seed Company building on Main Street no damage.

Very regretably, a quinceanera was being held in the Convention Center and all present had to go to the roof and watch their cars and trucks be flooded.

Mayor Tim Jennings quoted as saying Twin Dams held so all of the flooding was due to the deluge of about 6 inches in 6 hours.

Hurricane Milton passed south of our home so we had 12+ inches of rain but no damage and no flooding.

Our priest on Sunday the 13th (paraphrasing) said "Be careful what you pray for. If you pray for the storm to pass you by then it means someone else may be suffering. Pray for decreasing winds and rains."

Charlotte Howell (Nix)

Thanks for the update on our classmates in Roswell.  May the Lord continue to protect and bless them as they move forward from this flooding.  My thoughts and prayers are with all of our classmates whether in Roswell, North Carolina, Florida or anywhere around the world!  

We are living in North Texas and continue to have summer like temperatures and no rain.  I am thankful for each day and continue to rely on His mercy daily.  

Peace!

Julia "Jill" Webster (Reed)

Hi RHS-GHS '66.  It has been a while since I posted an update on Jill so I thought I should today.

In May, my daughter put her monther into hospice care.  She has continued to decline.  The staff at the facility doesn't know what is keeping her alive.  I told them that she has always said she would out live me because I didn't take good enough care of myself and she is going to prove it.  She sleeps all but a few hours each day.  Most days she eats no meals.  Mostly she is surviving on 2 or 3 bottles of Booste each day.

Her actions have changed drastically.  If the staff is doing something she doesn't want to do she pinches, bites, or spits on them. They were trying to change her clothes one day when I was there and she didn't want them to.  I got closer to see if I could help and spit at me and said "That's what you get for doing nothing".  Yesterday I went by and she was sleeping.  I asked if she could wake up and talk to me.  She said "No, go away and leave me alone".

We all learned recently that Jimmy Carter lived in hospice for 10 years.  Jill may beat his record.

I tell her what is going on with the class and  show her pictures that are sent to me but she shows no sense of recognition.

God Bless You All.  I am so sorry to hear about all the fires, huricanes, and flooding many have endured.  Made my hail storm seem minor and I got a new roof.  And you have lost many members.  I know that they are in God's loving arms.

Sincerely,

Harold (H.D.) Reed

Doris Flood (Burton)

While reading your post, I am feeling your pain and sense of loss, H.D.  Jill was a vibrant individual, to say the least, and I know it is hard on you seeing her slip away.  I also sense your immense feeling of love for her.  We all know you are doing your best to cope with Jill's situation, and we love you for it.  Take care of yourself, my friend.  There are many out here who love you.

Dennis R. Hunter

Happy Birthday Linda ... hope you are feeling well enough to go out and "dance the night away"!  HA

Hang in there and again HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Denny