Hello to all from this little corner of the world. The sun was shining as I wrote this – YAY! The temperature was 45 degrees, and the skies were blue. Our birds are visiting. We will be enjoying a few days with no rain. The forecast for Christmas Day here is rain with a high of 58 degrees.
Condolences to all who have lost loved ones. I know from experience the feeling of sadness and emptiness one feels this time of year after losing a loved one. The feeling never leaves, but dealing with loss improves over time, and each person is different, even within families, as each has a different relationship with the deceased.
Rachel Ellington along with Marla, Kevin and Kendyl Davidson, Kirk, Brooklyn and Ellie Walls traveled to Nashville to attend the graduation of Rachel’s granddaughter Sarah Utley at Belmont College. She will be entering medical school next year with plans to be a doctor.
On Saturday, Dec. 14, Rachel along with Kevin and Marla Davidson, Brooklynn, Kirk and Ellie Walls and Sherry, Greg and Sarah Utley of Scottsborough, Ala., attended the graduation at UT Martin to see Rachel’s granddaughter Kendyl Davidson graduate with her master’s degree.
Cissy Nichols is home after spending two weeks in Knoxville with her brother, Bubba, who is recuperating from surgery. Tracy McGhee of Chattanooga spent time with his mom, Margie McGhee, who is recuperating. Sarah Utley of Scottsborough, Ala., visited her grandmother Rachel Ellington over the weekend.
Happy birthday to Paula McKinney, 12-21; Nona Seaton, 12-24; Jimmy Priddy, 12-25; Molly Gelines and June Smith, 12-26; and Norris McCaskill, Mickey Dyer and Brooklyn Davidson, 12-27.
Happy anniversary to Sarah and Don McLemore, 12-22, and Amy and Chad Lofton, 12-27.
Prayer requests for Wesley Bates, Paula Berry, Judy Bray, Georgia Burkeen, J.T. and Jeanette Butler, Jackie Chambers, Rickey Clayton, Myra Davis, James Ellis, Joie Freeman, Joey Harris, LaDawn Hayes, Danny Hodges, Brenda Hopper, Kristen Hurley, Sue Lewis, Doris McKinney, Martha Mainord, Jeff Mays, Deana Morris, Darryl Newsom, Jim Newsom, Glenda Parchman, Julia Parchman, James Parrish, Trudy Powers, Pam Priddy, Ray Pusser, Ridge Ray, Todd Rencher, Donald Rowlett, Mollie Russell, Brenda Seaton, Dyke Sells, Cathy Sisson, Penney Sparks, Jacob Thomas, Kevin Thurman, Tony Tucker, Cammi Walls, Charles Wray and Mike Young. Also, remember our first responders, military, firefighters and law enforcement officers.
Yum Yum Cake: Take one cup flour, 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Melt butter, mix all together and press down into a 9×13 dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 min. Next, mix one large chocolate pudding as directed and pour it onto the cooled crust. Then, mix eight ounces cream cheese, one cup sugar and eight ounces cool whip. Add this as the last layer. Top with toasted coconut and nuts as desired. Enjoy!
I pray you all have a wonderful week and may it be filled with love, joy, peace and blessings. Remember: if you have news, please email me at mimmiepots@gmail.com. I would truly appreciate any news. People from here and those who have moved from our area but still want to keep in touch through the newspaper are hungry for news from home. Until next week, Happy Trails to You.
Christmas has come and gone, and now everyone will be focusing on New Year’s Eve parties and setting resolutions for the New Year. Praying for great happenings in the coming year.
Congratulations to Amanda Brasfield for becoming Principal for East Chester Elementary!
We appreciate all our members at the center and would love for more of our community to get involved. With more help, we could plan more events for our community. Membership dues are $25 after your first initial year of joining, and they are due for this current year. Membership dues need to be paid now to be considered an active member. We also take donations. Payments can be mailed to Edith Sills at 4475 Sunshine Rd, Henderson, TN 38340. Call Ann Moore at 608-2033 or myself if you have any new ideas for the center or wish to get involved. People who want to rent the community center should contact Betty Cooper at 879-9078 for booking. We ask those renting our facility to please follow our rules and show respect for the building. We try to keep it in the best order possible, and it takes everyone cooperating to make that happen. If you care about this community, please get involved in what is taking place to continue to grow our county and make it a better place to live and raise a family. Get to know what is changing in our local government, schools, churches and communities through the news, friends, your church, teachers, etc., and if it matters to you, there are ways to help make things better.
Our local governmental meetings need more community support. If you care about Chester County, please pay attention to what is taking place in our county and come out and show your interest. Everyone should be mindful of what is going on in our country and care enough to help make a difference.
Montezuma sends out Happy Birthday wishes to Todd Naylor and Micah Cook on Dec. 26, Brandon Thomas, Marylin Davis and Dan Bergdahl on Dec. 27, Luke and Ian Fuqua on Dec. 28, Billy Joe VanCleve on Dec. 29 and Linda Jones on Jan. 1.
There is much spiritual warfare with society accepting things that go against who God is and what HIS laws are that we are to follow. Every day of life has its challenges, but if we look to God for the right path, it can be a good one. Enjoy what time you have with your creator, your family and your friends. Please be in prayer for the our local and federal government, law enforcement, school staff, teachers and the listed individuals of Brenda Hannah, Donna Doyle, Mike Lott, Linda Hopper, Cindy Kilzer, Quinten Johnson, Jerry Fletcher, Curtis Morrison, Renee Jordan, Ruby Hannah, Donnie Brooks, Linda Plunk, Mike Tedford, Sherry Fletcher, Chuck Beacham, Sandra Lott, Faye Crouse, Janice Morris, Jeanette Walker, Paul Schilling, Nancy Crouse and others that are sick or healing. We especially want to remember the families of Rick Finley (Selmer Police Officer), Kim Tummins, Terry Melton, Martha Ross Bishop and other families that have recently lost loved ones. With new leadership taking the seat in January, we can pray that God’s hand will be in decisions made about our country going forward. Pray for a better economy for sure.
I am always looking for noteworthy news to share in this column. Please send to gaylescox1977@gmail.com or text me at 608-2857.
As always, until next time, I am wishing a very blessed week to all you readers!
Greetings to the People of Chester County everywhere! This is a new week, and in a few days, we will have a new year! For this is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Today, I just want to say that I pray everyone will have a wonderful Blessed CHRIST-mas. Enjoy your family, loved ones and friends. While you all are together, just REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!
Continue to pray for our loved ones who are in the hospitals or sick in their homes, for our children, teachers and families and for the men and women that are serving our country. Remember to pray for our United States of America.
Do not forget to patronize with our local businesses here in town during this holiday season; let us try to support our own as much as we can. If you live in the City of Henderson and have news about your family, birthday, anniversary, announcements, and things happening in the City, I need to hear from you. Call or text me at 608-6132 and leave a message.
HAVE A BLESSED WEEK AND A MERRY CHRISTMAS! LOVE YOU!
