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

Happy "Belated" 17th Birthday, Tidus David

Wishing my Great Grandson, Tidus David, a very Happy 17th Birthday yesterday. Tidus lives in Montana, and haven't seen him since he was one year old when these pictures were taken, but we stay in touch by phone. Wishing him a very Happy Birthday, and I love and miss you so much! Great Gran Gran

Happy "Belated" 11th Birthday, Kate

I forgot to post Kate's 11th Birthday on April 10, 2024!  Kate lives in Fredericksburg, Virginia.  I Love you, Kate!!  Gran Gran

Happy "Belated" Birthday, Asher!

I had to steal these pictures of my great-grandson, Asher, who lives in Ohio, on his third birthday yesterday. This is what his Mother, Caitlynn, had to say about him: On your special day and always, Asher, you're a source of pure joy and limitless possibility. Your spark of curiosity and silliness spreads happiness wherever you go. Your mama couldn't be more proud of her amazing 3-year-old! I love you so much. Happy birthday, Bud. xoxo

Happy 3rd Birthday, Asher! 

I love you so much!

Great Gran Gran

James A. Mason Dies Tuesday, Rites Thursday

I recently found my Grandfather's obituary in my parent's bible (which was given to my daughter, Debra Ann Boyd.  DOB: June 2, 1882 ~ DOD: June 7, 1960

James Mason Dies Tuesday, Rites Thursday

James Arthur Mason, 78, died Tuesday afternoon at 6 o'clock in a Jackson hospital after a long illness.

Born in DeBouise County, Indiana, he has lived in Vicksburg since 1927. Mr. Mason is a retired forest ranger who served as a tree surgeon in the Vicksburg National Military Park. After leaving the park service, he became a carpenter.

Mr. Mason was a Long Lake Baptist church member and a Mason belonging to the Russellville, Ark., lodge.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Marie Floyd Mason, Kingston, NY; three daughters, Mrs. Clyde Duncan (Ruby), Chaffee, MO., Mrs. Field Rielly (Bonita), Kingston, NY., and Mrs. Marion E. Love (Evelyn), of Vicksburg; two sons, LeRoy Mason, Raymond, MS, and Charles Wesley Mason, Kingston, NY; 14 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Jose Blaney, Russellville, AK, and Lizzie Stubblefield, Morrilton, AK.

Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. at Fisher Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Hugh T. Smith, pastor of Long Lake Baptist Church, officiating.

Burial will be at Cedar Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be W. M. Walley, M. D. Ogle, Ernest Hawthorne, Charlie Rafferty, M. L. Halman, John Winter, Dewitt Walker, Floyd McKay, Tom Rodenbaugh, George May, Henry Allen, O. J. Bori, D. A. Daid and J. L. Hudgins.

Happy "Heavenly" Birthday, Mom @ 103

Wishing my Mom, Evely, a very Happy "Heavenly" Birthday today.  I love and miss you so much!

Mom & Dad's 84th Wedding Anniversary

Picture of my Mom and Dad's (Evelyn and Marion Love) wedding day on February 3, 1940, in Vicksburg, MS. Thinking of them today, on their 84th Wedding Anniversary.

I love and miss them so much!