“Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusted in thee.” – Isaiah 26:3
The last month of another year is upon our hearts. Where did the year go? Daddy said time goes by in TENS once you are past age 10. Remember fearing 1999 turning into 2000? The computers may not be able to turn over to the two new numbers 20. That was 23 years ago. The computers did not crash No one lost data. Years kept rolling! Do not start worrying. It gets you nowhere fast!
I am sorry I have not listed deaths of loved ones. I had some grunting and loss of energy. It will be too hard to gather names and dates to list “On the Wings of a Dove.” You will remember Glenda Nobles Parchman is my cousin. She does books or lists of cemetery names, dates and obits. If she had not helped last year, the 2022 list would not have gotten printed. I will ask Glenda if she would desire to publish the 2023 obituary names and dates. She also is having back issues, so she may not feel like doing this. Either way – sorry to let you down. I can not find older names on the Shackelford Funeral Home site. I need help with names and dates. The last effort stopped at 2017, my brother’s death year, but Daddy died in 2011; I could not find him anymore. Maybe you can guide me. I am not sharp with new “toys.” Once, “It’s a man’s world”; “It’s a new world”; It’s a computer age”; and now “Any young person’s world.” What will life be in 20 years? I “shutter” like a 35mm camera in a digital world! HELP!
Very tender feelings for little Chester County doll, Linda Patterson; a Jack of electronic repairs with no warranty built into his brain, Max Reddin; a young daddy who will not hold his sons’ hands to teach landscaping skills, Reed Wamble; another soldier who faded away, Robert Brewer; dedicated man to elderly at our healthcare, Jerry Carroll; a high school friend with a contagious smile, Joy Hogancamp Armor Cox; love of Camille’s life, caring son-in-law of Murdell Brewer McCall Barker, and good brother-in-law to Joel McCall, Hal Bishop; caregiver and heart-string to Aunt Wilma, Vickie Barker Broadwell; sweet quiet man on Green Acres and soldier who faded away, Curtis Lee Allen; a cousin who took care of everything quietly and steadfast and who loved her husband’s tender words said or written, Doris Maness; a cousin, a son, brother, farmer, insurance man, good daddy to four, devoted romantic husband, Andy Maness; son, brother, military man, educator, husband to quiet angelic wife, daddy to three, and caregiver to Biddy (cat), Charles Webb; her best page was Table of content, she was knowledgeable, sharing and wise, Lavelle Page; he was the best daddy and always a prince, Charles Malone; good teacher and nice lady, Fran Davis; an energetic hard worker, no matter the job with a big smile, Martha Bell Climer Phillips; and hard factory worker, school cafeteria helper and lived with daughter 10 years never complaining, Mary Hemby. I estimate we have over 200 deaths. God bless all who lost loved ones.
Prayers requested for Patsy Denton; Vickie Dickson; Ruth Webb; Eddie and Faye Lott Plunkett; Hal and Camille Bishop’s children; Johnny Hayes, Dan Hodges; Janis McCall; and Doris Siler. Improving are Tim Barham, Sharon Boothe and Freda Jones.
James and Victoria Mount Ellis were matched by James’s cousin, Carolyn Ellis Kelley 50 years ago. They united immediately. It was true love. They looked no further. They found their partner for life. They wed on December 6, 1973. The Ellis duo, family and friends celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday.
I met Vickie’s ole school pals, Mary Craft from Jackson and Beth Rhoads from South Haven, Miss. She has rhythm and decided girls just wanna have fun, so she got laughs and fun going. My cane was used upside down as Mr. Microphone, and then used as a long John Travolta hand pointer to singing, “Staying Alive.” I think I felt the earth move as Kathy Pounds grabbed my Mr. Microphone. Soon there was a giggle in our talk and singing and a little wiggle in our walk.
Bill and Steve Priddy arrived with welcoming smiles. I saw Debbie Mainord without her dear mother, Martha. Of course, we saw the sea shells by the sea shore when we saw Brenda Seaton (former boss at Shell Gas) and with her was sister, Sue Williams. It was nice seeing Cousin Dorothy Miller. She enjoyed the punch, so Don got us glasses. It was cherry delicious. Makes a great punch for Christmas. Google Victoria’s Treats and Tips. Vickie’s personal hairdresser, Lisa Bray, was there. Jim Seaton and Debbie Cupples were having good conversations. Anita Lambert was there like a pickle on a tree waiting to be picked. We all picked her. She knows everyone and is so interesting. Dwain and Nona Seaton looked young and refreshed. Wish I could look out of the band box instead of jack in the box.
Kathy Pounds and Misti Hopper Ellis were in charge of the celebration. Having a great imagination adds excitement. The giant wedding ring with a centered 50th Wedding Anniversary banner was the icing on the cake! So very nice to see Jeremy and Braxton Ellis; and Kathy’s second dessert was Johnathan and pretty little Pepper who played with Mimi. Kathy was no longer tired!
Happy Golden Anniversary to Ellis Duo. Look for her Friendship News and photos. Vickie’s mother and my mother were first cousins. Gone to a better place, and we press forward sustained by memories.
Mother passed away 50 years ago Dec. 5. I wanted to include a photo for remembrance. We miss her every day and cherish the memories we have of her. Bobbie Fletcher Nobles – 04/16/1931 to 12/5/1973
