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All gossip and news supplied thru email and telephone calls.

	Dec 19, 2008

Our MAN of the YEAR

The Commercial Appeal files
Donation firepower Fire Department Lt. Bob Lyles (right foreground) received $100 in donations for the March of Dimes from sixth graders at Holy Rosary School on Dec. 18, 1978. The money was raised by baking and selling cakes, cupcakes and other goodies

	Nov 26, 2008

Just had a new addition to the family
Ezekiel Clyde Bostick was born 3:45PM 11/26/2008
9 lbs 13 oz and 23 1/4 inches long!
That makes Joan and I Great Grand Parents!
Our Grand-daugther is doing fine.

It's a Boy!

	Nov 2,, 2008

Prep Player of the week George Blancett of Humes High School
was picked by the Quarterback Club as player of the week
for the first week of November 1952. The backfield star is
joined by his coach, Rube Boyce (left), and Tom Swayze,
an Ole Miss assistant coach and speaker at the Quarterback
Club luncheon.

	Oct 23, 2008

Quick conference with Humes coach, A TD talk is held
between Humes coach Rube Boyce and halfback George Blancett,
who had just scored Humes' first touchdown on a 33-yard run.
Humes went on to whip East High, 50-0, at Hodges Field on Oct. 23, 1951.
Photo by Bob Williams/The Commercial Appeal files

	Aug 8, 2008

Email from Shirley Morgan McDonald
It is hard to believe we graduated 54+ years ago. I don't feel
that old but birthdays have a way of smacking you with reality so
I know it's true.
I have attended most of the reunions and so enjoyed seeing everyone
and hearing where life has taken them. Even though I have been living
in Arizona for the past 50 years, I have kept in contact with a lot
of my classmates as well as those who graduated before and after we did.
When we get together it's like old times and we take up where we left
off on the last visit.
It is sad that many of our class are no longer with us and missed
by all, but always remembered.
I hope everyone who can attend the 55th Reunion will do so -
it is truly a coming together or "old" and cherished friends.
"GO TIGERS

	June 26, 2008

It has been a while since anyone posted anything new on
our page to hopefully create interest and excitement and there are
several of you that have not posted anything, WHY?
I heard a rumor that Jim and Brenda Aylor are expecting another
baby and while I personally find this hard to believe it should never
the less be checked out. I know that Brenda is young enough but I am
of the opinion that Jim is just too d--- old to cut the mustard anymore.
Of course it could also refer to another grandchild but I like the
first part better. Or it could just be exactly what I said and
only a rumor but wouldn’t it be funny if it were true.

	May 27, 2008

TRIVA: Who is the only 1954 Humes graduate that married the niece of one of our class mates?
I will give you one clue; her Uncle was Daniel Boone Finney.
This remarkable gentleman raised this young girl to be an absolute role model for all women.

	May 26, 2008

First, Congratulation Jerry Wilson on the honor bestowed upon you by your Church.
I always knew you readlly had some good in you, no matter what everyone says.
Hope to see you and Charlene at Jim and Brenda's on 6/14, and maybe at the coffee
hour at Perkins on Poplar on June 11
Charley and Norma

	May 26, 2008

Once upon a time in a land far far away.....
Well, the land far far away was and is Memphis where I was born and spent
the first 19 years of my life. So much has happened since then that I can't
or won't bother to recount it. I just remember Memphis and Humes and my
friends and classmates there with great fondness. So I surely do hope that
everyone who reads this will be able to make our 55th Humes reunion
in Memphis in 2009. We'll be there
Charley and Norma Talbert

	April 15, 2008

Let's get ready for your 55th Class reunion!

Betty (Rush) Guy and Jerry (Hound Dog) Wilson are beginning to assimilate
information on the interest level for a 55th Class Reunion in June of 2009.

They will welcome any assistance in locating any of our classmates, so if you
know the address, phone number or e-mail address of some of the “54” group,
please get in touch with Betty or Jerry. In conversation with Betty, I do know
that she has located Lawrence McRay who missed our 50th so progress is being made.

It may seem early to start talking about June of 2009 but the time and energy
it will take to locate and organize this event will be enormous. I am of the
opinion that several classmates that missed our 50th now regret it and will look
forward to a 55th.You may reach Betty at (731) 435-1135 or e-mail her at
bettyguy01@charter.net. You can reach Jerry at (901) 475-0063 or e-mail him at
Wilson_jerry@bellsouth.net.

Please join us in making this a reality for 2009.

We have lost many of our classmates that I’m sure many wish they could have
seen again so let’s don’t let this opportunity slip by us.
Thanks
Jim Harper Email

	April 29, 2008

Jerry Wilson receives recognition from his church as an 'Unsung Hero"

HYDE PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Unsung Hero 2008
Jery Wilson has been a faithful servant to God and his Church.
He participates in the church choir. He has been the
cook for all our special events. Jerry gives rides for
for many of the people that have no other way to get to
Church. On many occasions, he and his wife have not
only, open their home but open their hearts to the people
of Hyde Park. If we need help, call Jerry, he is always
ready and willing. We thank God, for his special
talents and willingness to service in such a special way.
We Thank you, Jerry from all the people at Hyde Park.

	April 27, 2008

E mail from Henry K Martin
Attention all golfers and lovers of the game.
This year in Louisville, Ky, my company will be producing the fanfest event for
the Ryder Cup.
We will be spending some time in Ky as that is also the site of the AAA-All-Star
game and fanfest which we are designing.
Hope to see some of you there!

	April 23, 2008

Email from Lyn Harper
Thought I would let all of you know that Barbara Williams’s son Rick passed
away this morning.
He had been in ICU since last Friday.
Will let you know any plans for his services.
Take care,
Lynn

	April 20, 2008

At this month's meeting of the Sgt. Walter K. Singleton Detachment #476 -
Tom Williams was selected by his fellow Marines as the "Marine of the Year".
This is considered the highest honor He could ever receive from his fellow Marines.
This makes him eligible to be selected as "Marine of the Year" for Tennessee ect.
Semper Fi,

	April 7 2008

John F. Logan Sr.
Munford - JOHN F. "Rick" LOGAN, SR., 72, formerly of Memphis, passed away on
Sunday, April 6, 2008 at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Logan; mother, Ruth Logan; two
brothers, Robert Logan, Jr., and James Logan. He is survived by his loving wife
of 53 years, Juanita Bennett Logan; a son, John F. (Rick) Logan, Jr. (Pam);
two daughters, Charrel Gambill (Darrel) and Connie Logan Ellis (Allen);
two grandsons, Justin Gambill (Kristen) and Allen Ellis, Jr.; three
granddaughters, Lindy Carr (Travis), Rebecca Leathers (Kevin), Lorin Gambill (Tim);
two great-grandchildren, Julie Carr and Logan Carr; and a brother, Ronnie Logan (Rhonda).
He was a 1954 graduate of Humes High School. Mr. Logan retired from Kimberly
Clark after 35 years of service. He was a shriner and member of the Tipton
Lodge #226 and also a member of Ardmore Baptist Church.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 and service will be 2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9 at Forest Hill East Funeral Home, with burial following.
Forest Hill East Funeral Home 901-382-1000
Published in The Commercial Appeal on 4/8/2008.
View/Sign Guestbook

	Mar 27 2008

We're planning a trip, along with about 10 other people to go eat
Jim Harper 'out of house and home' this April 11 & 12!
The Reunion Committee is going to start planning for our 55th reunion
and this will be the kick off. So we'll be starting to contact
everyone in the near future. It will REALLY be of great help if
everyone will check the web page and make sure your info is correct!
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE WEB PAGE
It will save us a lot of money,,, if we can use your email, instead of stamps!

Jim said to put something exciting on the web page.
At my age, I get excited about EATING! So try this

CHOCOLATE COBBLER

2 sticks of margarine or butter
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups self-rising Flour
3/4 cup milk
1 TSP vanilla flavoring

For the chocolate layer
1 cup sugar
6 talblespoons cocoa,
2 cups boiling water

Preheat oven to 350. In a 9X13 glass baking dish,
melt 2 sticks of butter in the oven. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix
together the sugar, flour, vanilla & milk. Once the butter
is melted, pour the batter over the butter. (DON'T STIR)
Then in a separate bowl , mix the cocoa and sugar together
and spinkle over the top of the batter. (DON'T STIR)
Pour the 2 cups of boiling water on top of that. (DON'T STIR)
Bake for 30-45 Minutes
It is delicious served warm, topped with vanilla ice cream.

	Nov 27 2007

Email for Henry Martin
Hi Bill,
Just want to wish our '54 classmates the happiest of holidays.
I am keeping real busy with our sports programs. Producing fanfests
for Cincinnati Reds in December and in January, we have scheduled
fanfests for the Atlanta Braves and Kansas City Royals. I was recently
in Toronto,CA discussing the development of a fanfest for hockey....
something I never thought I would ever hear a southern boy say.
I would love to hear from you...we could talk about grandchildren and
such...things that are really important.
Henry K. Martin

Email News from Henry Martin

     Hi Bill,
     Please let my '54 classmates know rhat Henry had a great Summer
     and I am doing very well.
     Just finished producing SPORTS FEST
     for the Minnesota State Fair and the Michigan State Fair.
     I'm now off to New York City to produce Fanfest for the NY YANKEES. CBS
     is the sponsor and it will be presented at Lincoln Center on Saturday,
     Sept. 15. We just might make the morning show.
          Best Regards to One and All!
          Henry K Martin

	Aug 7, 2007

Email from Jim Harper

Lynn and I recently returned from her 50th Class Reunion
with the Holiday Inn, University of Memphis as the host hotel.
An interesting side note, Kemmons Wilson, the founder of
Holiday Inns, built this property and then donated it to what
I still call Memphis State. Pretty neat, he was an exceptional
man.
Meanwhile, back to the subject. I am convinced that people who
attended Messick High must age faster than those from Humes and
maybe Tech. This group had the appearance of having originated at
one of the local nursing homes. They are a nice group, but damn,
they are old. There is no way this group could have stayed with
our group almost three years ago when we stayed up for three
successive nights until it was actually the next day. I believe
that their aging process could have something to do with all the
hot dogs from Berratta's. As you are probably aware, hot dogs are
made from dead pigs and there is no way they are going to help
you stay young. Also, this group does not consume enough alcohol
to ward off infirmities and aging. The only two people other than
my lovely wife that looked as young as us, was a Humes graduate of
1955, Freeman Force and Betty Black Dawson, the wife of our

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former Humes graduate, Bobby Dawson. It was pretty evident that
Betty's long years of association with Bobby contributed to her
youthful appearance.
O.K., that is enough "Who Shot John" for now. Really this is a
good group of people that I always enjoy spending time with and
we have a lot of fun. And even though the President of their
Senior Class cast aspersions on my good name, I still like them.
He had the audacity to make the additional comment as he thanked
those that hosted the Hospitality Room, that about the only thing
Lynn's husband, Jim, did was sit on the couch, drink whiskey and
tell dirty jokes. I do take exception to that remark because I
also stood up a good bit, drink whiskey and told dirty jokes.
We Humes people have a reputation that we must protect. Even
though one of the girls said that her Mom would not let her date
boys from Humes, she was somewhat enthralled with me. Another said
Saturday night or maybe Sunday morning (she was not drunk) that
I had a rugged, rough but handsome face. It only took about one
half a bottle of Crown to get this compliment.

At least this will give us something new on our web page.

	Mar 8, 2006

Joe Donald Coyle
Nesbit - JOE DONALD "J.D." COYLE, 70, retired from Braniff Airlines, currently working at
G.A.T./Delta Airline Contract Service, and a member of Faith Presbyterian Church-Memphis, TN, and
was an elder, died Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at the Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from
5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at Memphis Funeral Home Poplar. Funeral services will be at 12 p.m.
Friday, March 9 at Faith Presbyterian Church-Memphis. Burial will be in Forest Hill South Cemetery.
He leaves his wife of 50 years, Dorothy "Dotty" Coyle; one daughter, Lisa Helen Souder of Nesbit;
one son, Glenn Coyle and wife, Linda of Germantown, TN; three grandchildren, Tyler Souder of Nesbit,
Allyson Coyle and Christen Coyle, both of Germantown, TN; and a sister, Frances Curan of Memphis, TN.
The family requests that any memorials be sent to Faith Presbyterian Church Building Fund.
Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel901-725-0100
www.memphisfuneralhome.net

	Feb, 2006

Hi Bill,
Please let all our classmates on your wonderful web site know
that all is well with Henry.
Just returned from FL where my son and I produced fanfests for the FL
Marlins and the TB Devil Rays.Fans loved them!
Received a call from B.Orioles on Monday
asking us to produce a special event on
opening day in April.
Baseball is very,very good to me.
Henry

	Oct 7, 2006

Hello fellow classmates.
I've been on tour all summer playing major fairs across the country with
our Super Sports Program.
Still found time to produce a baseball fanfest in September for the NY Yankees
in New York at Yankee Stadium. Huge success! Want us back next year.
One more fanfest this year...in December.
Producing fanfest for Cincinnati Reds in Cinti,Ohio.
Enjoyed my Tiger win yesterday(Oct.5).
Leaving tonight for Texas to do one more fair.
Hope all is well with everyone
Henry K Martin

	Aug 17, 2006

Barbara Wray Arnett, 69 of Bartlett passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at
Methodist North Hospital. She was a devoted wife and mother and of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband Bobby Arnett; daughter, Denise Wyatt of Cabot, AR; son,
Alan Arnett of the Philippines; two grandchildren, Seth and Sarah. Visitation will be 5-8
Friday, August 18, 2006 at Memphis Funeral Home Germantown Parkway Chapel with funeral
services at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2006.
Interment will follow at Memory Hill Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Heart
Association.
(Bobby Arnett Gradurated from Humes 53)
Memphis Funeral Home Bartlett, TN901-725-0100 www.memphisfuneralhome.net
Published in The Commercial Appeal on 8/17/2006.

	Aug 16, 2006

Barbara Ann Wray passed away this morning.
As soon as arrangements are made. We will post

	July 20, 2006

From the Commerical Appeal Newspaper
The sister to Charles Talbert
BETTY JEAN WHITE, 68, of Memphis, nurse and caregiver, died July 18, 2006 at her
home. A Memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, July 21 at Jefferson Mortuary,
7788 Church Street, Millington. Burial in Williams Chapel Cemetery in Millington. She
leaves a daughter, Robin Gail White of Memphis; a sister, Nancy Hallburton of Clarksville;
a brother, Charles Talbert of Odenton, MD; four grandchildren, Michael (Tammy) Jefferson
and Shawn Jefferson, both of Munford, Patrick White and William (Denise) White, both of
Memphis; and two great-grandchildren, William White, Jr. and Anquiauva White, both of
Memphis. Jefferson Mortuary 901-872-8800

	Feb 28,2006

Email from Henry
Hi Guys,
It has been a great year for me so far!
My son,David, and I have produced the baseball fanfests for the SF
Giants,Detroit Tigers,
FL Marlins and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
in Jan. and Feb. All were very well received by the clubs and fans.
We also produced a new sports themed event,Super Sports Fest at the Fl State
Fair and the South FL Fair.This involves other sports activities besides baseball.
I'm in MI now for a little R&R {visiting my five wonderful grandbabies}
then I shall return to FL and present Super Sports Fest in Miami in
March.
Think of my friends often and hope we get to visit once again in the not
too distant future.
Henry K. Martin

Oct 27,2005
From the Commercial Appeal
Ripley - WILLIAM A. "Smallchange" RUSH, 61,
died October 24, 2005 in Ripley. The visitation will be held on Friday from 10-11 a.m.
with the funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar with burial
in Memphis Memory Gardens. Mr. Rush is survived by his wife Charlotte Rush of Ripley, TN; one son,
Allen Rush and his wife Rachel of Covington, LA; one daughter, Brandy Boyd and her husband Jay
of Brandon, MS; parents, Helen and Aubrey Rush of Southaven, MS; sisters, Betty Guy of Henderson,
TN and Becky Kennedy and her husband Guy of Southaven, MS and five grandchildren.
Memphis Funeral Home Poplar 901-725-0100

Aug 21, 2005
From the Commercial Appeal
MICHELLE A. 'MICKEY' WEAKLEY COOK, 69, of Memphis.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 6 -8 p.m. Monday. Services will be at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at Memphis Funeral Home Germantown Parkway Chapel with burial in Memory
Hill Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Cook was a graduate of Humes High School '54, member of the Bop Club
and Georgian Hills Baptist Church. She had three children, Toni Ann Jacobs, Michael Anthony Blasco
(deceased), and Susan Michelle Dunlop. Brothers and sisters include Eugenia Kasaftes (deceased),
Maxine Wallace of Salina, KS, Bill F., Jack B., Bobby G., Donald B. (deceased) and John L. Weakley,
all of Memphis. Mrs. Cook also has 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Cook was a great
Dancer and a friend to many. Memphis Funeral Home Germantown Chapel 901-937-1144

June 13, 2005

Congratations to Bobby (Class of 53) and Barbara Wray (Class of 54 on their 50th Wedding Anniversary!

Mar 15, 2005
Comment left on web page, from Roselyn Duncan Davis
email w.billdavis3@verizon.net
   COMMENTS:::      What is the health update on you, Bill, since your surgery.
   Any words of wisdom for others who may have a similiar problem
   and need surgery?.
   Also, Charlie needs to report details of his trip to Memphis
   and tell who he saw, etc.
   Remember those of us who don't live in or near Memphis are
   always interested in news from home.
   Bill ,I had lunch recently with Jack Sheilah Sanders, who
   were visiting the Palms Springs area from Oregon.
   They weren't getting enough rain this year in Oregon, so
   they came down to the desert to enjoy our rain "ho ho"
     Roselyn

    My reply to Roselyn
    Doing great,, Joan has me out walking, everyday and
    it seems to be working. My advice, to anyone NEEDING
    this operation,, is by all means "Git it done!!"
    There were several days of discomfort and a couple
    of bad days,, but I really do think what it was
    worse on Joan than me. She had to take care of my
    sorry B****! But now that I'm up and around,, She
    says 'paybacks' are expected!
    Thanks for checking on me.
      Bill

Mar 07, 2005
Email from Charlie Hello Humes 54 folks in Memphis.
Norma and I will be in Memphis on Fri (3/11) and Sat (3/12).
Would love to see whoever is going to be around.
Do Humes folks still have a place to gather -- like Anna's?
Other suggestions on place to get together??
We're leaving in the morning (Tues, 3/8). Will be in Heber Springs, AR
from Tues evening until until Fri. for funeral. (My sister, Pat, passed away
quietly yesterday from cancer that had just been found in January. We all
had just been down to see her a few weeks ago. Thankfully, she didn't
suffer a prolonged bout.)
    * Can be reached here at home via email today.
    * Phone number in Heber Springs is 1-501-362-0592.
    *My cell # is 1-410-533-7837. (Use that after noon tomorrow. I'll be
flying or at airport til then. )
Hope to see you. Charles and Norma

Jan 12, 2005
Latest gossip about me??
Tomorrow is the big day..
I go in for by-pass surgery at St Francis..
My son, David says he will post any news as soon as he can.
Keep me in your prayers, and thoughts?
I've received lots of email 'bout this,, Thanks to all
Bill

Jan 4, 2005
Well it seems this gossip will be about me this time!
It seems I'm to have by-pass surgery next week
Been expecting it for several weeks now and the doctors say it's time.
Scheduled date is for the 13th.
I'm to check in at St Francis on the 13th.
As soon as I know something,, I'll post it
Keep me in your prayers?
Bill

Dec 24, 2004
Email from Henry Martin
   Holiday Greetings to one and all!
   2005 promises to be an exciting one for me. Flying out Jan, 4th to
   Dallas to sign deal to produce AA all-star fanfest in Texas for June.
   Already have AAA all-star game in Sacramento,CA in July.Fanfests/Major League:
      Jan: Detroit Tigers
      also Iowa Cubs(Des Moines)
      Feb: Florida Marlins
      San Francisco Giants
      Mar: Tampa Bay Devil Rays
        God bless us everyone,
        Henry

Dec 9, 2004
From the Commerical Appeal
Ethel Jane Brickell, 87, of Memphis, co-founder of Brickell Institute
of Leadership Training, died Nov. 21 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis.
Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Funeral Home.
She was a member of Southwind Church of Christ. Mrs. Brickell, the widow
of Brick Brickell, leaves two daughters, Cherry Sue McKenzie of Irving,
Texas, and Pamela Kay Worrell of Nashville; a sister, Sue Motes of Olive
Branch, five granddaughters and a great-granddaughter.
The family requests that any memorials be sent to the Alzheimer's Association.

Email from Cherry,,
Nov 4, 2004

    Hi,
    I'll be back in Memphis This Sunday the 5th clearing
    out Mother's house. She passed away just before
    Thanksgiving. Her memorial service is the following
    Saturday so I'll be at Kirby Pines until then. I
    was wondering if anyone in Memphis would like to have
    the Memory Board I made for the reunion. I hate to
    just toss it but space is very limited to what I can
    take in Mother's (now my)car. The number at her house
    is 901.367.1244.
    Please let me hear from you next week if you are interested.
      Thanks, Cherry

Nov 23, 2004
Email from Henry to all

Hi Bill,

Just received some exciting news today.
We have been asked to produce and design fanfest for SF Giants in San
Fran in January.

I will also be in Miami with the FL Marlins during the month of
February and spend a part of March in Tampa Bay with the Devil Rays.

Baseball is being very,very good to me

Henry K. Martin

Sept 6, 2004
Email from Charlie Talbert   and one "forward" from Jerry
Hello Humes '54.
*Jerry Wilson has a new email address. See below.
*When is our next gathering? When should us "out-of-towners" plan on being
in Memphis??
*Happy Labor Day!!
Charles and Norma Talbert
           ----- Original Message -----
           From: wilson_jerry@bellsouth.net
           To: crtalbert@comcast.net
           Sent: Saturday, September 04, 2004 7:02 PM
           Subject: humes classmates
              > hi charles
              > please let every one know, i have a new email
              > wilson_jerry@bellsouth.net
              > thanks
              > jerry

Aug 20, 2004
Memphis Commerical Appeal

Robert Lyles made headlines again
in the Memphis NewsPaper

Aug 17, 2004
Email from Henry Martin
Hello Everyone.
I'm currently producing entertainment for the Michigan State Fair.
My son,David, is in California setting up our Baseball Fanfest for the
CA State Fair. The governor,Arnold. is set to open the event. I'll be
flying out to join David at the conclusion of MI fair.
Our baseball operations for Detoit Tigers,Florida Marlins and Tampa Bay
Devil Rays are going strong and doing quite well.
Best regards to everyone......
Henry K. Martin

Aug 01, 2004
News and a "Thank you" note from Janie Bulter
  email jlbutler1@arkansas.net   COMMENTS

   I have been too slow to tell all of you who sent
   the beautiful plaque to me at the time of Bill's
   death. A special thank you to Jack Berressem for
   the wonderful note and all the others who have gotten
   in touch. He was so glad to have located many of
   you and enjoyed attending the breakfast during that
   last year. He would be so proud that you remembered
   him in such a special way. We're doing okay but missing him.
      Thank you so much.
        Janie Butler

June 24, 2004
Email from Henry Martin
Hello to One and All!
Just back from Richmond,VA where my company produced a latino themed
event for the AAA Richmond Braves.Now leaving for Atlantic City to produce a
sports/music themed beach party for Maxim Magazine at the Borgato Hotel
and Casino.
Then it's back to Detroit and some work for the Tigers , including a
shindig for the governor.
Best regards to all....
Henry
P.S.
I had such a good time, I'm already looking forward to the 60th Reunion!

ATOKA - Charles C. Bramlett, 68,
retired from Sunrise Pontiac, died Sunday at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Millington First Baptist Church with
burial in Northridge/Wood haven Cemetery. Bartlett Funeral Home has charge. He
was a Korean War veteran, a member of Scottish Rite and a Mason. Mr. Bramlett,
the husband of Vickie Bramlett, also leaves two daughters, Kay Brasher of
Parsons and Stephanie Patterson of Kennett, Mo.; a son, Chip Bramlett of Kennett;
two stepdaughters, Amanda Nunn of Millington and Jennifer Thompson of Bartlett;
two brothers, John Bramlett of Germantown and Bobby Bramlett of Memphis, and
five grandchildren. The family requests that any memorials be sent to the
American Cancer Society or the Leukemia Foundation.

June 21, 2004
Email from Charlie Talbert
    I just learned from Betty Loveless that Charles Bramlett died yesterday,
    Sunday June 20, 2004. She was told that visitation will be Tuesday evening
    at a Baptist Church ? in Millington, TN.

June 18, 2004
Maria Elena Lyles
Of Memphis, Retired Senior Tax Examiner for the Internal Revenue Service
went to be with the Lord on June 15, 2004. Visitation will be from 5:00 to
7:00PM Sunday June 20th at Memorial Park Funeral Home, with the Rosary at 7:00
Funeral Mass will be on on Monday June 21 at 10:00 at Holy Rosary Catholic
Church.
Burial will be be at Memorial Park. Mrs Lyles leaves her husband, Robert A. Lyles
four children, Melissa, Leon, Greg and Robert Jr, four brothers, and 11
Grandchildren. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and a true friend.
May God Bless you Always

June 15, 2004
Email from charlie Talbert
TO ALL: Sorry to forward this news to you about Robert Lyles' wife, Maria.
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: jamesaylor@bellsouth.net
   To: Charles Talbert
   Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 3:01 PM
   Subject: Robert Lyles Wife
   Roberts wife passed away during the night, Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

June 3, 2003
Email between Jerry Wilson and Charlie
So sorry to hear about Robert's wife. Please pass on our condolences when
you see him. We'll write a note and send a card. I'm passing this on to
everyone, as you asked (so you'll get this twice.)
Take care.
Regards to Brenda.
Charley and Norma
----- Original Message -----    From: Jraylor7@cs.com
   To: crtalbert@comcast.net ; jharper@jam.rr.com ; Kingoftheroad36@aol.com
   Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2004 8:09 PM
   Subject: Robert Lyles wife
   Jerry Wilson called me this morning to tell me he would not be comming to
   the breakfast and that Robert Lyles probably would not come as his wife was
    back in the St. Francis Hospt. intensive care unit and they were not
   expecting her to come out. I went by the Hospt. after the breakfast and
   talked to Robert. He understandable is having a hard time with it. He told
    me she had been unconscious for a while and he did not think she was
   going to make it. He told me she came too a day or two ago, looked up at
   him and said "good buy Roberto" and went unconscious again. When he told
   me this I admit it I chocked.
   Remember Maria and Robert in your prayers.
Charley would you please pass this along to everyone.

May 29, 2004
Email, between Charlie and Jerry
Please see Jerry Wilson's note below.
Sorry to hear about Charles, but glad we were able to see him and say
hello at the Reunion on Friday night.
Thanks. Charley

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Kingoftheroad36@aol.com
    To: crtalbert@comcast.net
    Sent: Saturday, May 29, 2004 9:26 AM
    Subject: HUMES CLASSMATES

    HI YA CHARLES
    CHARLES BRAMLETT IS BACK IN THE HOSP. AND ITS NOT LOOKING GOOD.
    PLEASE LET EVERYONE KNOW. I'LL SEE YOU IN A FEW DAYS.
    SEE YA
    JERRY

May 28, 2004
Email, between Charlie and Ada

Thanks for letting me know about Robert's mother, Ada. I'll certainly pass on to everyone.
My wife, Norma, and I had a great time, too. It was really good to see so many people there
and all enjoying the opportunity to get back together after all these years.
Take care.
Charles

     From:
     To:      Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 4:15 PM
     Subject: Robert Poore's mother
     I talked to Robert a little while ago - His mother passed away early
     yesterday. She had been in a nursing home for several years. Her funeral
     is schedule for tomorrow (May 28). Thought you might want to pass this
     info on.
     I'd also like to say that I really did enjoy the class reunion - it was
     good to see so many our the classmates - I wish there had been time to
     visit with everyone.
     The committee did a great job!

April 6, 2004
Email from James Aylor
Jraylor7@cs.com wrote:
Owen Tucker has been found in Mountain View, Ark.
Please take him off the missing list.
Jim Aylor

April 5, 2004
From: Kingoftheroad36@aol.com
To: crtalbert@comcast.net
Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 1:57 PM
Subject: (no subject)
   HI CHARLES
BAD NEWS
ROBERT LYLES JUST CALL ME AND INFORM ME THAT HE HAS TALK TO VICKIE,
CHARLES BRAMLETT IS BACK IN THE HOSP. AND IT LOOKS REAL BAD FOR CHARLES THIS
TIME. PLEASE SEND OUT TO ALL CLASSMATES, AND HAVE THEM PUT
CHARLES ON THEIR PRAYER LIST.
   MAY GOD BLESS
   JERRY

Mar 31 2004
A thought from Cherry
I just thought of a few things girls wore in the 50's besides that lovely
poodle skirt that I slipped past wearing several pounds and years ago. Maybe
given more options we'll have a better 50's turn out on The 14th.
Pencil or (as most of us called them) straight skirts, matching sweater sets,
small square scarves that we folded into a triangle and tied with a square
knot around our necks, pedal pushers, peasant blouses.....and didn't we wear
moccasins or was that just the guys. How about charm bracelets or was that
another decade?
I'm sure there are some Ladies out there with a better memory than mine and I
appeal to them to help. Otherwise our dress options are limited to mostly the
unthinkable.
Til soon,
Cherry

Mar 29, 2004
Another thought from Jim harper!
It may be too late to make any of these ideas work even if you think it
would be fun, but here goes anyway.
(1) Recognize the classmate that travels the longest distance to attend.
(Rosalyn may have a lock on this)
(2) Who was the first classmate to embark on the sea of matrimony?
(3) Which classmate did the best job of replenishing the earth. (Maybe two categories: kids and grandkids)
See ya!

Mar 29, 2004

Email from Jim Harper
Would you be kind enough to put a message on the web page to see if there
is any interest in scheduling a golf game for Thursday afternoon the 13th.
Roy Bottenfield has agreed to arrange tee times and play if there are
others interested. If anyone is interested in playing , ask them to
contact Roy or me by April 17th.
Thanks for your help.
Jim Harper E-MAIL
Roy Bottenfield E-MAIL

March 24, 2004
Email from Charley Talbert
Bill Butler passed on on Monday. His wife Jane sent the following email to
let us know. He was a fighter to the end.
Thanks.
Charley
   ----- Original Message -----
   From: "Jane Butler"
   To: "Paul McClendon" ; "Rosalyn Duncan Davis" ; "Charlie Talbert"
   Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 11:15 AM
   Bill has tried hard to keep in touch with you three and with his typing skills that hasn't been easy so I
   know he'd want me to let you know that he died Monday. His sister Betty and her husband were here
   with us.
   Katy and her husband had just left Sunday afternoon. He'd talked on the phone with his son in Ohio and Betty's
   kids. He'd done everything he knew to do to get things ready for me to take over.On Sunday morning,
   Kate was feeding him and he kept dozing off. She asked if he was going to eat or nap. His reply was, "I'm either
   going to take a nap or go home." Finally he said, "Well, I'll just take a nap this time." Monday morning he
   decided to go on home.
   Please make sure that some notice is added to the Humes website. He's talked so much about you
   guys and really treasured his youth because of people like you. He just hated that he wasn't going to make
   the reunion.
   Thanks for the part you played in his life.
   Janie Butler

Email Between Charlie Talbert and Jerry Joyner
From: Sneakylong@aol.com
To: CRTalbert@Comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 9:15 AM
Subject: Jerry Joyner
Just wanted to let you know Jerry and I are still in Florida and do not know when we will return to Memphis,
but hope by the end of April. Jerry is getting stronger and we go to lunch and dinner with friends and he is able to
putt for 10 to 15 minutes . The doctor stopped one of the medications last week because of the change in his heart
which had not been there before, so we are hopeful that will be better when we go back on the 2nd of April. We will
see the trauma doctor middle of April and maybe then we can travel. He is still on the coumadin and some blood
pressure medicine.
We really appreciate all the prayers because he had a very slim chance of making it thru this and we know
the doctors had done all they could do. Again thank you it has meant so much for him to hear from all
of you.
See you at the reunion.
Harolyn & Jerry Joyner

Hello everyone,
June asked me to forward this to you along with the attachment which is a suggestion that everyone dress in 50's fashion for Friday nite....Levis, Tshirts, Blue Suede Shoes, white bucks, "Duck Tails" (if you still have hair,,,,etc. for the "guys" and poodle skirts etc for the "girls".

Note there are 98 reservations so far, and they're listed by name on the website.
CHECK IT OUT!!!
Let June know if you have any other ideas, suggestions...
Regards,
Charles Talbert

Feb 25, 2004
Email from Henry
   Hello 54 Classmates,
   I'm off to Toronto this weekend for a very special concert..then leaving
   for Tampa Bay to do baseball fanfest for the Tampa Bay Devil
   Rayes.(MARCH. 6&7) If anyone is in the area, come and see me.
   After the 7th,I'll be in Jupiter,FL at Roger Dean Stadium designing and
   producing the Fan Zone for the FL Marlins and the
   St Louis Cardinals.(They share the stadium) I'll be there the rest of
   March.
   Then in April, it's back to Detroit for Tigers
   opening day at Comerica Park.
   We all know where I'll be in May...
   AT THE REUNION!
   Attention all ladies of the class of 54...
   Bring your dancing shoes...we are going to party!!

      Henry

Sounds like a challenge,,, to all you ladies???

Feb 21, 2004
email from Charlie Talbert about Jerry
  Talked to Jerry on the phone the other day. He was home from hospital. Voice was
  low and raspy, almost a whisper, but we talked for several minutes. He told me about
  the accident. Doctors were amazed as how quickly he is recovering from what could have
  been life theatening injuries in a person not in as good condition and health as Jerry.
  He was most appreciative for the cards, phone calls from many of you. He's got a way
  to go before he's back to normal, but he and Harolyn plan to attend the reunion in May.
  All the best.
  Charles

Feb 16, 2004
Email froM Charles Talbert and Jeri Lou
Hello everyone.
Just wanted to let you know Jeri ( Jerry Lou)Nall-Whitbeck's email
address is jrsassy@webtv.net She and her partner Bob Dollar will be
coming to reunion. See her attached email.
Sure she'd love to hear from you all.
Regards.
Charley    ----- Original Message -----
   From: "BobJeri DollarWhitbeck"
   To:
   Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 2:29 PM
   Subject: class reunion
   > charles feel free to give email address to anyone connected to reunion .
   > we will be staying with my step sister on pleasant ridge i n arlington.
   > will be bringing our little dog. she has email,but i don't have it, will
   > let you know if she is ok with it. we will probaly arrive sometime
   > thurs. afternoon. thanks for info. looking forward to seeing you
   > meeting your wife.
   > jeri
   >

Feb 02, 2004
   Email from Charley Talbert
   Talked to Harolyn Joyner, Sunday morning. Jerry is much improved.
   Off the ventilator. Tubes out. Talking but hoarse. Sat up on
   side of bed. Still in ICU but probably move soon. Long way
   to go with recovery and weeks of rehab, but definitely    progressing well.
   They appreciate all the thoughts, prayers, messaages and cards.

Jan 27, 2004
Bill, I just received this from Bill's wife, Jane. Would you post it on the web site? Thanks.
Charley Talbert

> Dear Charlie,
> Bill had surgery for a malignant brain tumor in December. CT scans
> found spots in lungs, liver, and adrenal gland. He's having radiation for
> the brain tumor for 6 weeks and will do chemo shortly for all the other.
> He's in wonderful spirits except for being sleepy a lot. In fact we're
> driving to Little Rock tomorrow, and he's going to Shreveport with a friend
> on Wednesday to visit the casinos. He's a hard man to keep down. Please
> share with others our situation.
> We appreciate prayers.
> Janie Butler >

> > Hi Bill and Jane,
> > just thought I'd check in and see how you all are doing.
> > Haven't heard from you in a while and was thinking about you.
> > Hope everything is going OK. We're fine. Finally had a blast of
> > winter blow thru here. Got about 6 inches of snow and temps in teens.
> > But, hopefully, it will be gone by the week-end. Supposed to be back
> > up in 40's. We'll be headed South next month anyhow for a couple of
> > weeks visiting son David in Destin, Florida.
> > Let us hear from you.
> > Charley
> > P.S. Are you all planning on coming to the reunion in May??? Hope so!!
CRT
> >

Jan 26, 2004
Email from Charley Talbert
I talked to Harolyn Joyner this morning.
Jerry is in "critical but stable" condition. Was broad-sided while stopped at a traffic light by woman coming off a ramp
and crossing six lanes of traffic before slamming into his car-he was driving. He was returning from a round of golf with
friends, one of whom was in car with him, but not seriously injured.
Jerry is still in surgical ICU and will be for another two weeks. He sustained cuts and abrasions, broken ribs, but most
serious Injuries were to internal organs.
Surgery performed to repair spleen. One lung collapsed, he's on ventilator.....Harolyn said he hasn't been able
to talk to her yet but acknowledges her presence with nods and pats on the hand.
I believe there is optimism that he will recover OK, but that he'll need several weeks/months of rehab.
He is in Lee Memorial Hospital, 2776 Cleveland Ave, Ft. Meyers, FL Hospital Phone Nr is 239-332-1111
He currently is on the Eighth Floor --Rm 8304 Surgical ICU--will be there for probably two more weeks.
He may receive cards, but no flowers in ICU. Cards may also be sent to home:
7964 Glenfinnan Circle, Ft. Meyers, FL 33912
Family members on both sides have gone down to Ft. Meyers to be with Jerry and Harolyn.
Will keep you posted if/when I get any more info.
Per Harolyn's request, I will also put this on the Humes1954 website.

I assured Harolyn our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Regards to all,
Charles

Email received 1/25/2004
From: Kingoftheroad36@aol.com
To: crtalbert@comcast.net
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 10:18 PM
Subject: HUMES CLASSMATES
  HI CHARLES
   BAD NEWS
  JERRY JOYNER WAS IN A BAD CAR WRECK IN FT. MEYERS FL. HE IS STILL ON A
  RESPIRATOR, HE HAS NO BRAIN INJURY. BUT HE IS STILL ON CRITICAL LIST. THE
  NEAR AS I CAN TELL HE WAS HIT BY A CAR THAT RAN A STOP SIGN BROADSIDE.
  RIGHT NOW THEY ARE WATCHING FOR INFECTION AND COMPLICATIONS.
  PLEASE PUT JERRY ON YOUR PRAYER LIST. I WILL LET YOU KNOW IF I REC'D
  ANY OTHER INFO.
   TAKE CARE
   JERRY
  PS PLEASE SEND ALL OUR CLASSMATES EMAIL TO PUT JERRY ON THEIR PRAYER LIST

Jan 24, 2004
COMMENTS from Charlie Talbert
Norma and I are looking forward to seeing you all at the reunion.
We have reservations at Ridgeway Inn for 13 thru 16 May.
Who else is staying there? CRTalbert@comcast.net

Dec 13 2003
Email from Henry K. Martin
Holiday Greetings to One and All.
I'm spending Christmas in Michigan with my family.
New Years Eve in Las Vegas atop the LV Hilton dancing the night away.
Rose Bowl=GO BLUE (U of Michigan).
January-Back to MI to produce Detroit Tiger Fanfest.
February-On to Florida to produce fanfest for the World Champion Florida Marlins.
Expecting fifth grandchild in 2004...my
life just keeps getting better and better.
Really lookng forward to Reunion 54
and spending time with you and sharing memories.
Henry K. Martin

Nov 24, 2003
Email from Henry K. Martin
Hi Guys, Just wanted to wish you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving!
I'm spending the weekend in Chicago.
I do this every year...it's become a Martin
tradition.It's cold,windy and often times
there is snow.I find a nice hotel ,a good
restaurant.walk the miracle mile enjoying the store windows and
lights...then I go some where warm...like Las Vegas.
All the best.
Henry

Nov 19, 2003
Email from George Blancett
Several of our classmates suffered loss of family this week.
Billy (52), Bobby (54), Peggy (56), Pauline (59) & Sonny Parks (57) mother died Monday.
Shirley Ruleman Palmer's, (53), brother, Jack, died last Tuesday:

CORA ELIZABETH PARKS, 85, of Bartlett, retired from State Beauty Supplies, died Monday at her home.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Memorial Park Funeral Home with burial in Memorial Park. She was a
member of Decatur Trinity Christian Church for more than 50 years. Mrs. Parks, the widow of Paul Russell Parks,
leaves two daughters, Peggy Spore and Pauline Kinney, both of Bartlett; three sons, Bill Parks of Millington, Bob
Parks of Hot Springs, Ark., and Burnell 'Sonny' Parks of Memphis, 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and
two great-great-grandchildren. The family requests that any memorials be sent to Decatur Trinity Christian
Church.

JACK ALTON RULEMAN, 73, of Memphis, retired CPA, died Tuesday at Saint Francis Hospital. Services will be at 9
a.m. Friday at Family Funeral Care with burial in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery. He was an Army veteran, a
member of Mullins United Methodist Church and Tennessee Society of CPAs, a graduate of Humes High School and
Oklahoma State University and a longtime statistician for University of Memphis sports announcer Jack Eaton. Mr.
Ruleman, the husband of Doris Bost Ruleman for 48 years, also leaves a daughter, Suzanne Ruleman Barnett, and
two sons, Jack A. Ruleman Jr. and Kurt E. Ruleman, all of Memphis; a sister, Shirley Ruleman Palmer of
Germantown, and four grandchildren. The family requests that any memorials be sent to Myasthenia Gravis
Foundation in St. Paul, Minn.

Nov 3 2003
Email from Robert Barnes and Charlie Talbert
    Dear Charles,
      I have located Jerry. He is a missionary in Kenya. His US address is:
        4343 Indian Springs RD.
       Laurel, MS 39443
       email, jandspiercey @aol.com
Blessings, Bob

Sept 27, 2003
Humes High School Class of 1953
will have its Reunion OCT 3-4.
Call Shirley Ruleman Palmer (901) 754-1732
or
Gloria Trout Sawyer (662) 890-0062 center>

Sept 22, 2003
Email from the son of George Spore
George W. Spore III, 67 years old of Tampa, passed away on Saturday, 09/20/2003
following a very courageous, spiritual, & brief battle with pancreatic cancer.He is preceded in death by his parents,
Richard R & Virginia Dare Spore of Memphis, Tenn. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Alice,
son George IV, & wife Laura, grandson, George V, brother Richard R.Spore Jr. Aunts Ruby Jean Percer,
Margaret Percer Hukabee, Uncle Miller Huckabee, nephew Richard R Spore III & wife Trish, niece Stephanie
Spore Davis & husband Bob. Cousins, Martin Huckabee, Jean Huckabee Moore, Harry & Sonny Spore.
He has been a 40 year member of the Summer Avenue Masonic Lodge #729, Memphis, Tenn. George traveled the
globe as International Sales Manager for Lykes Pasco Packing Co. for 32 years selling, setting up,
maintaining foreign distributorships &acquiring many friends along the way. We will miss his love of
family, friends, his gentleness, his humor, and his happy whistle. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Bayshore Baptist Church, 3301 Morrison Ave. 33629, Alpha House of Tampa, 201 S. Tampania Ave, 33609,
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network – (PANCAN), at # 877-272-6226 or to the charity of your choice.
Service will be held at Blount Curry Funeral Home, 605 S. Macdill Ave on Tuesday,
Septmber, 23 2003 at 11:00 AM.
Grave side service to be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetary. 09/25/2003 10:30 AM
Located at 5668 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN 38119.
Sincerely,
George W. Spore IV

Sept 15, 2003
FYI. Charley ----- Original Message -----
From: Kingoftheroad36@aol.com
To: crtalbert@comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 2:01 AM
Subject: Re: HUMES CLASSMATES
Hi Charles
Think I'm back in business.
Got your Email and others too. Went back to AOL was having too much trouble with Bellsouth.
Please advise all Humes Classmates I am back in business and ready to roll at he same old E mail address and name

Sept 15, 2003
Email from Charles Talbert about Jerry Wilson, and the 50th Reunion!
Hello everyone.
Jerry asked me to send you all an email to let you know that he is having problems with his email.
Please don't send him anything until he or I let you know when he has problem fixed.
Re Reunion next May,
if you haven't already, please let June know if you're coming and if you're bringing a spouse or guest.
Also, Jerry, who is on June's committee, asked me to ask everyone to bring their Humes '54 Yearbook
with them to the reunion.
There is an activity planned that involves the Yearbook.
More later.
Hope all is well.
See you next May. Charles(Charley)

Sept 01, 2003
Email from Charlie Talbert, about Henry
> Greetings Charles,
> This is one of those, What is he doing now?,
> pieces...please share with our classmates '54.
>
> I am currently finishing up at the Michigan State Fair where I have been
> producing entertainment.
>
> Also working with Detroit Tigers through September...
> then off to South Carolina to produce some entertainment for
> the state fair.
>
> End of November,I will kiss my grandbabies
> and head home to Las Vegas for a little R and R.
>
> Would like to hear from classmates anytime.
> My e-mail address is on Bill Lloyd's Humes web site.
>
> All the best,
> Henry
>

Subject: James Armstrong
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2003 09:32:05 -0400 (EDT)
From: Beebehp@aol.com
Mickey Weakley Cook called me last night and reported that James Armstrong died
Friday. Visitation is set for 4 p.m. today (7/13)
at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar - the funeral is either 2 or 2:30 Monday at the
funeral home with burial at Memorial Park.
Click here for the News article in the Memphis paper

July 3, 2003
email from Tom Williams Charles,
Many people do not know there is a weekly coffee/breakfast for "Humes High Class Mates" held here in Memphis.
I would like you to forward this e-mail to all of our 1954 Class Mates.This get together is held on alternate
Thursdays and Fridays. It was held today, Thursday 07-03-03 and is to be held next Friday 07-11-03 ect.
It is hosted by Neil Nicar Class of 1956 at the Melody Lane Cafe 1555 Madison Ave.
Inside of " STRINGS and THINGS" (the old Tastee Bakery) Time is 9:00 A:M.
Our host, Neil Nicar pnicar@yahoo.com is the proprietor and can be reached by telephone at 901-278-3000
or the e-mail address shown.
Some of those in attendance today were my self 1954, James Aylor 1954, George Blancett 1954, Bob Collins 1955,
Tom Matthews 1955, D Bradberry 1955, Neil Nicar and his brother, Ray Eastman, a fellow Marine
and 5 or 6 others who's names escape me. I would like to encourage any of our class mates to attend,
I had a great time and renewed several old friendships. Any of you who live out of Memphis and will be
passing thru contact Neil at the number above or myself at 901-212-3016.
Best Regards,
Tom Williams

July 3, 2003
email gblancet@midsouth.rr.com
COMMENTS
Maurice Ingram, Class 50, died 7-2-2003.
His wife is Betty Lawrence Ingram Class 57, and sister of Jimmie Lawrence Pannell Class 54.
Arrangements are not complete but may be Saturday July 5, 2003 at
Decatur Trinty Church on Summer Ave.

June 27, 2003
E-mail from June Butler,
Bill Butler had his right leg amputated above the knee in March.
Problem is poor circulation. He's doing well on crutches but hates his
prosthesis. He could really use some encouragement.
Thanks, Jane

June 27, 2003
Email from George Blancett
Paul was shot earlier this week by an unidentified robber while attempting to make a deposit at NBC Bank on Union Ave.
I visited him at the Med Hospital this morning, 6-27-03, and spoke with his wife. Paul suffered a gun shot wound to the stomach requiring removal of his spleen and one of his kidneys. He is scheduled to have a tube inserted this
morning to aid with his breathing.
He is aware of what's happening and recognizes his visitors.
George Blancett

June 26, 2003
Email from Charley Talbert,
Tom Williams asked me to forward this to all of you.
Paul Dougher, class of 55 or 56, was shot recently during robbery as he was making a bank deposit.
Attachment contains Commercial Appeal article.
Let's all pray that Paul makes it.
Charles

Attached is the scanned article from the Commercial Appeal 06-25-03.
click here for newspaper article

May 5, 2003
Email from Henry K. Martin
Just returned from Arizona and Nevada to Michigan...I have four grandbabies in
the great lakes state and I can't be away from them too long.

My son, David, and I are producing the AAA All-Star Game Fanfest in Memphis this July.
I hope this will give my classmates an opportunity to contact me so we can share some
stories and say hello. We'll be at the Peabody... so give me a call.
Tell all your friends to come to the fanfest...It's a real party. One the whole family can enjoy.
YES, that means the grandkids too!

See web page (NPSports.COM) to see what David and I do.
May is important month for me. May 8 is my birthday . I'll be sixty-seven and I plan to go dancing!
Also, my son and I will be in Oklahoma City to produce the fanfest for the Big Twelve Baseball tournament May 21-25.
Well.enough about me.I want to hear from some ,if not all, my classmates from Humes. Bill, please share this message with our friends and keep up this good work.
In friendship,
Henry K. Martin

April 9, 2003
Received this email to-day from Jerry Wilson and Charlie Talbert
TALKED TO DONALD FIKE THIS MORNING,
HE IS DOWN WITH A BUSTED KNEE AND WILL BE DOWN FOR A LONG TIME,
ANY ONE OUT THERE MIGHT WANT TO SEND HIM A GET WELL CARD.

April 8, 2003 Official opening date
The first day of the Humes 1954 Class Web Site!
Be sure and check everything out...
Make sure your info is correct and let me know if you see any mistakes!

April 7, 2003
Received this news from George Blancett
Two of our classmates died over the weekend,
04/06/2003 Bobby Lamberth '49 and George Hall'53'.
The arrangements have not been announced. GEB

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