Anniversary Of My Brother's Death

My only brother, Marion Edward "Buster" Love, Jr. was born on January 14, 1945, and died on October 31, 2010, at the age of 65.  I miss him so much.  

Happy 33rd Birthday Victoria Leigh

Wishing my Granddaughter Victoria Leigh "Spook" a very Happy 33rd Birthday today.  When she was born her Dad (Terry Thomas) named her Spook!  Hope you have a spook-ta-cular day!  I love you so much!  Gran-Gran  xoxo

Happy 52nd Birthday Debra Ann

I’m wishing my daughter, Debra Ann a very Happy 52nd Birthday today. Debra is the mother of two sons, with one son in the Air Force serving our country, and a daughter that has given her two grandsons. She works as a nanny for two doctors taking care of their young daughter. She is a hard-working mother and I’m so proud of her accomplishments in life. I love her so much and hope her birthday will be a very happy one! xoxo

Robert "Bob" Phillips (2nd-Husband) Died Today

 Robert William Phillips died today on October 26, 2021, at the Crossings Apartments where he was living in Vicksburg, MS. 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

I had to pick up a friend (Gloria) today that just so happened to live across from his apartment to take her to the store since she is not driving anymore.  When we got back after 2 hours and 30 mins., we were told by the lady next door (Dorothy) about what had happened when we were gone.  

He was found on the sidewalk throwing up and EMTs did compressions and said he had had a cardiac arrest.  They were there for a good while and when they left no lights were on.  

I found out through Jessica Preston (Granddaughter) in Santa Fe, NM, on Facebook, that he had died.

We met in March/April 1985 at the Hotel Vicksburg at a dance and dated for 3 years before we got married on April 3, 1988, and was married for 28 years.  We got divorced on August 22, 2016.  I left him on January 29, 2014. 

The End Of A Chapter In My Life!

Jessica Preston (Grandaughter) My heart is broken today with the news of my Grandpa Bob's passing.  I feel fortunate to have gotten to speak with him last week.  Heaven is lucky to have you.  We will miss you so much.

On a boat trip years ago...most likely in the mid to late 1980s.

Memorial Obituary For William David Boyd

Heavenly 57th Birthday William David Boyd

Heavenly Birthday to my only son, William David Boyd, who would have been 57 years old today. You are with me in my heart every day, and one day I will see you again.

 

John David Miles, M.D.

Biloxi, August 7, 1916 (General Order No. 1)

To the Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers of the Grand Commandery, and the Officers and Sir Knights of the Subordinate Commanderies of the State of Mississippi:  Sorrow Sorrow Sorrow  It is with the deepest sorry that I officially announce the death of Right Eminent Sir Knight 

 John David Miles, M. D., 

Honorary Past Grand Commander, which occurred at this home at Vicksburg, Mississippi, on March 27, 1916.  

Sir Knight Miles was born in Natchez, Mississippi, on March 15, 1820, being the third son born to David and Eleanor (Borwnjohn) Miles, the farmer who was born in South Wales, came to the United States and settled in Natchez, Mississippi, in 1816.  The mother was born in London, England, the daughter of John Brownjohn, and in 1816 came with her people to the United States.

Mr. David Miles was a civil engineer and laid out many of the streets of Natchez, where he died in 1830.  Sir Knight Miles' mother, after the death of her husband, married Dr. R. C. Chambers and was removed to Illinois, where they resided until 1850.

Sir Knight John D. Miles resided in Illinois until he was sixteen years old, where he received the principal part of his education.  He then went to St. Louis, where he studies dentistry and practice.  In 1852 he married Miss Hattie Paine, a daughter of Thomas Paine.  In 1855 he moved to Vicksburg, Mississippi, in which place, he is a skilled operator, his patronage was large and lucrative.  In 1873 he, with six other dentists, organized the Mississippi State Dental Association in his office in Vicksburg and was its first president, and on two different occasions afterward was elected to fill the president's chair.  He also served as a member of the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners for five years and served one term as president of the Board.  He took a deep interest in his profession.  

Sir Knight Miles was initiated, passed, and raised to the degree of Master Mason at Natchez, Mississippi, in 1854, in Andrew Jackson Lodge, No. 2.  In 1855 he emitted, moved to Vicksburg, and joined Vicksburg Lodge, No. 26.  He took the Royal Arch Chapter Council and Templar Degrees in the local bodies in Vicksburg and being a very zealous, active Mason filled all the chairs in all the bodies up to and including Eminent Commander of Knights Templar.  He served as Master of Vicksburg Lodge for several terms and was one of about thirty members who demitted from Vicksburg Lodge, No. 26, to revive the charter of W. H. Stevens Lodge, No. 121, of Vicksburg, and was an exempt member of that Lodge.  He was an Honorary Past Gran Coman der of Mississippi, and a member of Hamasa Temple, Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, of Meridian, Mississippi.

Sir knight Miles was a member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, of Vicksburg, Mississippi.

He died at his residence on South Cherry Street in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on March 27, 1916, surrounded by his devoted wife and other relatives and friends.  The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon, March 28th, from his residence, Rev. Dr. Charles Woodson, of Christ Episcopal Chruch, and Rev. Dr. T. B. Holloman, of Crawford Methodist Church, officiating.  He is survived by his wife, one daughter, and one son, to whom the knightly sympathy of this Grand Commandery is extended.  

"I cannot say, and will not say that he is dead.  He is just away.  With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand, he has wandered into an unknown land And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be since he lingers there.  And you - o you, who the wildest yearn, Think of him faring on, as dear In the love of There as the love of Here; Mild and gentle, as he was brave - When the sweetest love of life he gave To the simple things: - Where the violet grew Pure as the eyes they were likened to. The touches of his hand have strayed As reverently as his lips have prayed; Think of him still as the same, I say: He is not dead, he is just away."

As a tribute of respect to our deceased Sir Knight, let this memorial be read at the head of the lines at the next Stated Conclave of each Commandery in this Jurisdiction, and a minute thereof he made in the record.

Given under my hand and the seal of the Grand Commandery, Knight Templar of Mississippi, the day and year above written.

WALTON G. GRAYSON, Grand Commander.

Attest: 

OLIVER L. McKAY GRAND RECORDER.

Happy 37th Birthday Candace

I'm wishing my beautiful granddaughter Candace Lynn Boyd a very Happy 37th Birthday today.  She is pictured here with her dog, Atlas, a timberwolf mix.  Candace lives in Austin, TX now, and I haven't seen her in four years.  I love and miss you so much!  Gran-Gran  xoxo