Happy 34th Birthday, Carl

I wish my grandson, Carlton Thomas, a Happy 34th Birthday today. A couple pix of him on a cannon in the Vicksburg National Military Park when he was a young kid. He is also my hunting buddy. May you have many more returns of the day, Carl. I love you bunches!!! Gran Gran

Happy "40th" Birthday, Sonya!

My Granddaughter, Sonya Michelle Gordy, turns 40 years old today! She is the firstborn of six granddaughters and was at the hospital when she came into this world at 4:00 a.m. I'm proud to say that she has served our country in the U. S. Navy. I wish her a happy 40th birthday today and hope she has many more returns of the day. I love you, Gran Gran.  <3

Cousin, Bill Butner Died October 14, 2022

Bill Butner, 80, of Bartlett, TN, passed away Friday, October 14, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett.  Visitation will be held from 12 until 2 PM Tuesday at Garner Funeral Home in Ripley, with graveside services to follow in Woodville Cemetery.

Mr. Butner was an accountant and professional musician.  He was also a member of Central Church in Collierville and a United States Air Force Veteran.

He is survived by a friend, Ronnie Canipe of Bartlett; a sister, Vina Sue Butner of Sherman, TX; and 2 brothers, Jimmy Butner and Bobby Butner of Ripley, TN.

Just found out last week from Mary Ann Kagle that our cousin, Bill Butner, passed away almost two years ago.  May Bill rest in peace!

Happy "Heavenly" Birthday, Dad With His Class of 1936

My Dad's Class of 1936 at St. Aloysius High School, Vicksburg, MS. I have his class ring. Today is his Heavenly birthday. I love and miss him so much.

His classmates:

First Row: Richard O'Leary Lefoldt, Junius I. McIntyre, Roger P. Chatham, and Hugh L. Calvin

Second Row: George S. Rodenbaugh, John B. Mattingly, Malcom B. Montgomery, and Charles A. Bragg

Third Row: Albert H. Melsheimer, Ray R. Woods, Charles R. Kolb, Joseph F. Hosemann and Vincent Bonelli

Fourth Row: Marion E. Love, William O. Hogan, Leonard J. Booth, Henry Bobb, and Clement V. Coccaro.

Class of 1936

Happy 24th Wedding Anniversary Suzi & Dennis

I wish my daughter, Marian Suzanne (Suzi), and Dennis a happy 24th wedding anniversary today. They were married at Cedar Grove Chapel at Cedar Grove Mansion Inn in Vicksburg, MS.  Here is a picture of them cutting the groom's cake. They flew to Spain for their honeymoon and went on a Mediterranean Cruise. They gave me two beautiful granddaughters, Emma, 17, and Kate, 11. I love you both so much. Enjoy your special day. Mom

Happy 30th Belated Birthday, Ethan!!!

I'm a day late wishing my grandson, Ethan, a Happy "Belated" Birthday. Ethan is 30 years old and stationed at Grand Forks AFB in ND. I talked to him today; he has served his country for almost 12 years. I love and miss you, Ethan! Gran Gran