Kudos to Elaine Posey Smart for sending Wayne Clough video

Thanks to Elaine for this info.  Very impressive about Wayne. ---Linda Rhoden McKinney

Compliment for Barbara Dalton Warner's planning meeting write-up

Great job reporting Barbara!!!  Thanks, Linda Rhoden McKinney

First Lady praises CHS '59er Wayne Clough, Secretary of the Smithsonian

from Elaine Posey Smart: Wayne Clough introduced by Michelle Obama. He was in my Chattanooga High graduating class of 1959 - now Secretary of Smithsonian: http://tinyurl.com/277c4qo

Minutes-'59 class 70th b'day party

CHS CLASS OF '59

70^TH BIRTHDAY PARTY PLANNING MEETING

MINUTES

From the July 22, 2010 meeting

            This meeting was held at Vicki Daniel White's home and was chaired by Anne Johnson.  Also attending were Linda Rhoden McKinney, Susie Turner Crouch, Kenneth Peterson, Nathan Pearlman, Gloria Hudson Sutton, Carolyn Thomas Presswood, Linda Rogers Chambers, Carolyn Tuley Darr, Nancy Poole Klein, Sharon Barker Tunnell, Gaynell Hixson Smith, Ann Tyer and Lew Waddey, Kent Smith, Barbara Dalton Warner, and guests Jim McKinney and David Weidner.

            Anne discussed themes in terms of a 70^th birthday party and mentioned that depending on the venue other themes were possible.  The general consensus is that we want to have a place where we can go, relax, and have fun visiting.  Our primary focus at this meeting is to select a venue and date to be advertised to all classmates ASAP.

            As treasurer, Susie Turner Crouch stressed that we have money to plan a really nice party.

            Several places were discussed briefly including The Mill, Loose Cannon, the Methodist Episcopal Church at the corner of MLK and Lindsey, Camp Dixie, and Manker Patten.  We discussed the Island Cove Marina (old Loret) in more detail because as a resort it has many advantages including motel rooms and cottages, a pavilion, restaurant, meeting rooms and boat docks all in one place.  Despite many attractive features, however, it is out on the lake away from other attractions, and the weather might not cooperate.

            Our discussion then focused on downtown venues because of the many attractions, restaurants, and hotels.  The Bessie Smith venue emerged as our first choice. The rental fee is $700. Susie will book the facility in early summer probably in June.

            By using Bessie Smith we can hire our own caterer and supply our own liquor.  We will hire a bartender and cleanup crews to supplement the caterer's staff as needed.  Also we plan to have a DJ and dance, but decorations will be minimal and inexpensive.

            Other activities will probably emerge as planning goes forward, and hosts/hostesses will be needed for any "official" activities.  Also there may be " informal" meal plans; for example, some may want to meet and visit in small groups.  We did stress that communications need to go to all classmates, and some information should go by "snail" mail for any who may not have access to the Internet.  These activities will depend on people arriving on Friday and staying on Sunday.

            Included in communications needs to be a registration form with a small charge to encourage classmates to commit to this birthday bash.  We will need a classmate to prepare this form; possibly someone who does not live in Chattanooga could be responsible for this. Dru Smith Fuller is covered up with the blog, so we need a volunteer.  Sharon Barker Tunnell will update the directory as needed; she mentioned that printing really needs to be done locally.  Another very important component of communication among classmates is the email address list!  Carolyn Thomas Presswood is in charge of this list, so please inform her on any changes at Carolyn.presswood@coldwellbanker.com.

            The "Lunch Bunch" will meet August 26, the fourth Thursday, and Gaynell Hixson Smith invited us back on their boat for October 28.

            Anne stressed that we all had such a wonderful reunion last year and we need to make our birthday party just as appealing and inviting to everybody.  Our goal is for all to have fun and to visit with old friends.

                                                                                    Respectfully submitted,

                                                                                    Barbara D. Warner

ADDENDUM

Susie Turner Crouch has booked the Bessie Smith Hall for June 4, 2011.

Charley Wheeler has volunteered to assist in the PR for the party by designing the flyer and postcard. We still need to work out the mailing procedures.

Trudy Walker Moore sends love to Carolyn Grant Anderson ....

 

Carolyn, I hope  you had a  wonderful birthday on the 23rd. Thank you for the wonderful care you give to our special friend Danny. God bless with good health and peace this year. Love, Trudy Walker Moore

from Nathan Pearlman...

Carolyn Grant Anderson, I want to wish you a very happy, happy birthday. As Linda said, you have been so much of our class over the years, that I honestly think I remember you getting your diploma some students before me. Oh wait, I can't even remember if I got a diploma!!!!!!!!!! I am sorry I didn't get to see you and Danny the day I was in Chattanooga; I'll keep sending you and Danny cards so that you both know I'm thinking of you both.

I hope you had an absolutely a great day and that Danny had a great day with you also; you guys both deserve many good times.

Nathan Pearlman 

Wish '59er Cynthia(Cindy) Lichtenstetter Wilson Happy Birthday July 25

Cindy Wilson says on Facebook she's:  "Retired from state/county government after 35 years. Work part time for Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay. Have lots of good friends and try to stay busy. Have a great family." Give this avid Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan a happy birthday wish either via Facebook or on the CHS Blog (fuller012@comcast.net).

From Nancy Poole Klein...

To Carolyn Grant Anderson, I was late reading my e-mails and have missed wishing you a happy birthday on your actual day by about 18 minutes.  Hope you had a good day and just know how much our class loves both you and Dan.  Thanks for being one of us.  Nancy Poole Klein

As Sam in Casablanca sang, "Thanks for the memory" Carolyn and Susie!

I appreciate your correcting '59er names I missed on the party planning photos on the CHS '59er Blog.....from Dru Smith Fuller

Gaynell Hixson Smith has a birthday wish for Carolyn Grant Anderson

 

Happy Birthday Carolyn.  Wish you a good day July 23 and happy wishes. Gaynell.

CHS '59er (His Excellency) Kent Smith was a planner for our 70th Birthday

Oh shoot! Another correction. Kent Smith was left out - he's on the back row.

Love

Susie Turner Crouch

Group photo correction from Carolyn Thomas Presswood

On the front row, first on left beside me, is Barbara Dalton Warner.

Carolyn Thomas Presswood

Susie Turner Crouch sends corrections to 70th birthday planning story...

Correction, Dru. In the picture of Nathan Pearlman and me it is David Weidner (Anne J's guy friend) in the back not David Willbanks. Also, sitting in front is Ann Tyer Waddey. Ann and Lew were not pictured in the group photo.

Thanks,

Susie Turner Crouch

 

70th Birthday Party Planning Meeting

We had a great meeting at Vicki Daniel White's beautiful Southside home tonight.  Class member from far and wide attended.  So glad to have Nathan Pearlman, Ken Peterson and Sharon Barker Tunnell make their long trips to be with us.  Also, glad Kent Smith could be in town from his other home in Florida. Many good ideas were tossed around and we hope to have a location and date to announce soon.  Good food and drinks enjoyed by all as usual.  Linda Rogers Chambers.

Back:  Vicki Daniel White, Ken Peterson, Gaynell Hixson Smith,
Nathan Pearlman, Kent Smith, Gloria Hudson Sutton

Middle: Ann Johnson, Sharon Barker Tunnell, Linda Rhoden McKinney, 

Susie Turner Crouch, Linda Rogers Chambers

Front: Barbara Dalton Warner, Carolyn Thomas Presswood, 

Nancy Poole Klein, Carolyn Tuley Darr

Sharon Barker Tunnell made the trip from Texas to help with planning.

Lew Waddey and Gloria Hudson Sutton

Nathan Pearlman, in from Florida, with Susie Turner Crouch.  Behind them is David Wiedner and to the left front, Ann Tyer Waddey.

Hostess Vicki Daniel White with Ann Johnson.

Ken Peterson (top step) came from North Carolina while Nathan Pearlman was in from Florida

Linda and Jim McKinney send a message for Carolyn Grant Anderson...

Happy Birthday Carolyn and best wishes to Dan!  You know we claim you in our class as one of us.  Much love to you both.  Linda and Jim McKinney

 

Carolyn Grant Anderson's birthday...

Carolyn, happy, happy birthday to you.  Lew and I have been so fortunate to have many of our old friends wishing us well on our birthdays this year . . . I really want to wish you the very best on yours.  Much Love, Ann Tyer Waddey  

Susie Turner Crouch sends love ....

Happy birthday July 23 to you Carolyn Grant Anderson and much love to Danny. Please know that we'd love for you to join us any time for our lunches or meetings. Love to you both. Susie Turner Crouch

Wish Carolyn Grant Anderson Happy Birthday July 23

Dan Anderson with his wife Carolyn Grant Anderson

Carolyn Grant Anderson (Dan's wife) celebrates her birthday on July 23.  Wish her a happy one via Facebook or our Blog at fuller012@comcast.net

Bill Dickert's back from his mission trip

Bill Dickert We returned today from a very successful Mission Trip to Nicaragua. We were part of a construction team. We re-roofed a church in Ocotal, rewired and repainted the Ocotal Sanctuary and painted the pastor's residence inside and out.. Wonderfully satisfying work. We're exhausted but spiritually fulfilled.

Nancy Poole Klein congratulates Anita and Trudy on their day...

 

Happy Birthday Trudy!!!!!!!!!!  I loved the picture of you.  You are still our beautiful Miss CHS.  Hope this is a very special day and that you have lots of fun and birthday cake with your family and friends.  Nancy Klein

 

Anita Balfour Collins--Happy Birthday.  I'm an old Ridgedale girl, but I did go to kindergarten at Lutheran School and then 5th and 6th grade at Tennessee Temple Grammar School, so I have been in and around Highland Park for most of my life.  The two areas were wonderful places to grow up, have fun, and make good memories.  Hope you have a very happy birthday.  And a  "yes", to both you and David.  What I wouldn't give for a box of Sarah Jane Donuts everytime I go by the old shop on McCallie Avenue.  Nancy Klein

Bill Cross suggests Vegas for our 85th group birthday

Dru,

I suggest we wait until our 85th birthday before we try Vegas.  That way, we be able to be with each other as NEW friends trying to remember why we are in Vegas.

Bill Cross  

Louella wishes Anita and Trudy a happy day...

For Trudy Walker Moore - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Didn't realize our birthdays were just six days apart.  Hope your day is one that forms a happy memory!  You were so sweet to mail a card to me - I loved getting it.  As I told you at the reunion, you are still a beautiful lady, inside and out.  I am still celebrating - guess I'm having a two-week party.  Our CA children left yesterday, so now I have a couple of friends who were waiting for their departure for us to plan birthday celebration lunches.  Life is good.

Love,

Louella

 

For Anita Balfour Collins

Hope you have a Very Happy Birthday!

Love,

Louella Cherry Spencer

Happy Birthday, Trudy!

Trudy, enjoy your special day among family and friends. You are a treasured classmate and friend. Happy, happy Birthday!

Love,
Sharon

Greetings for "mischievous" Trudy Walker Moore

Hi Trudy,

 

Let me be the first to tell you happy birthday; wait, I notice a few others are "first." Anyway, have a really great day, but save some of your "mischievousness" for our 70th when we can all see you in action.

 

Take care and really enjoy yourself.

 

Nathan Pearlman

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRUDY WALKER MOORE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRUDY!

Love,

David Young Parker

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANITA BALFOUR COLLINS

Happy Birthday Anita! There will never be another Highland Park as we knew
it in the 40's and 50's.
I'll be seeing you at Sarah Jane's Doughnut Shop at the corner of McCallie
and Beech this afternoon!
Love, David Young Parker

Linda Rogers Chambers comments on "Wish Trudy Walker Moore Happy Birthday on July 12"

 

Linda has left a new comment on CHS '59ers Blog post "Wish Trudy Walker Moore Happy Birthday on July 12":

Trudy, hope you have a wonderful birthday. Enjoy

Posted by Linda Rogers Chambers to CHS '59ers: Get on track! at July 11, 2010 9:34 PM

70th birthday party

So have I and here is a response I sent to the Steinmann's. What do you think?

Hey James and Judy,

Thanks for your input. I agree about the 2 day for folks coming in from far away.  My thinking is that whoever wants to come in on Friday have a dutch treat wherever we want to go - I'd love to have us come to my house for a cocktail and then go out to eat - just not a planned event. I found that some folks couldn't afford two nights of hotel, etc. - So, we'll definitely have a gathering on Friday night  but the birthday party an all day something or another on Saturday - does that sound alright to ya'll. Both of you were such supporters of the 50th that I really want to represent what you want.  Susie Turner Crouch

70th birthday party

I have gotten back several interesting responses to my e-mail about the meeting.  I will bring them to the meeting.  Dian Warren Hodges wants to know if we want to come to Vegas for bday celebration!  The out of towners all seem to favor a 2 day deal, but I think they all appreciate our efforts and will enjoy anything we do. I personally think that would be a bit much after our big 50th, but I guess that is what I get for asking. Carolyn Thomas Presswood

Greetings to the girls...

Trudy Walker Moore, You are too cute!

 

And, if anyone gets lost  for the meeting call Vicki Daniel White at 423-605-4919. This is the only number she uses now.

 

Oh dear, happy, happy to you Anita Balfour Collings - just saw it. Love,

 

Susie Turner Crouch

 

 

Wish Trudy Walker Moore Happy Birthday on July 12

Send Trudy greetings via Facebook or our CHS '59er's Blog (fuller012@comcast.net)

ANITA BALFOUR COLLINS

Happy Birthday to Anita  Balfour Collins on Monday, July 12!

Let's wish Anita a fabulous day in Florida, either on her Facebook page or with a posting on the blog.

Have a wonderful day, Anita!

Sharon Barker Tunnell

Directions to Vicki's house for July 22 meeting

Hey Folks,

The directions to Vicki's house are to go down Main Street turn right on Madison, go to 17th Street and it is the 3rd house on the right. This will be the back of the house where we'll be on the patio and we'll have no rain!!!!

Hope to see alot of you there.

Love from North Chattanooga,

Susie Turner Crouch

PS If you miss Madison, go to the next street which is Jefferson and her house will be right there on 17th.

672 E 17th St
Chattanooga, TN 37408

423-605-4919

Steinmanns prefer two-day party

 

Hi Dru, Judy (Schild) my wife and I think a two day party would be nice since many of us travel a long distance, even if it were just to get together and enjoy our classmates again. If we can help, let us know. James Steinmann

 

Nathan Pearlman looks for Charley Wheeler at 70th B'Day

 

Charley (Wheeler), 700 miles away or not, it is just good to hear from you and whatever we do for the 70th, look forward to seeing you and your wife.

 

Nathan (Pearlman)

Compliment from Charley Wheeler

Carolyn (Presswood),

Thanks for getting the party started (or continuing?). Since I live in the Philly area I won't be able to attend the planning meeting on the 22^nd and haven't really given any thought to what the party should be like. I'm inclined, however, to suggest a two day event, so that if people's schedules don't allow participation on one day maybe they can at least make part of the party.

We recently went to my wife's 50^th reunion and she mentioned that we are having a collective birthday party and it might be fun for her class to do too. Reply was "that's too much work." Turns out that her class reunion committee (class about the same size as ours) consisted of two or three people, only one of whom apparently did much work. Thanks to everybody who has worked so hard to keep our class going. Not sure how helpful I can be from 700 miles away, but willing to do what I can so please keep me posted.

Charley Wheeler

Linda Rogers Chambers sends her message...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DELLA AND LEW. HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT ONE.

LINDA ROGERS CHAMBERS

Nathan Pearlman sends a birthday wish ...

Happy birthday, Della!!!!!!!!!!! Hope your day is something very special----you can compare notes with Lew???? maybe not!!!!

 

See you on the twenty-tooth

 

Nathan

 

 

Della Hallum Dowd is birthdaying today!

Hey, Happy b'day to all that have one coming up this month.  See that Lew and I share a birthday.  Again, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, and I hope to see you all on the 22nd.  Della Hallum Dowd

 

From Dru: Give Della a shout out at mamiedoodle@aol.com

 

 

Anita Balfour Collins sends greetings...

I want to say "Hello to Everyone" and "Happy Birthday" to each of the "Birthday Kids"! I want to see each of you and celebrate our 70th together next year.  yike's~ Can it have been that long ago? Fondly, Anita (Balfour) & Jim  Collins at  redmenance@bellsouth.net

A birthday wish from Nathan Pearlman

 

Ann (Waddey), I am sure you are correct in "knowing" your husband. Lew (Waddey), have a really great 69th, do something you really want to do; try not to let Ann find out.

 

I hope to see you and Ann on 7/22

 

Nathan (Pearlman)

A Bulgarian holiday for Robert Currey

Hey Nathan (Pearlman),  We sure missed you at the Hancock 59ers on July 4th.  I will send pictures later.  Can/t make the 22nd as I will be in Bulgaria at the invitation of  my Bulgarian son in law.  We are going to visit his extended family, grandfathers farm etc.  Should be interesting.  They live in a small village several hours from Sofia, the capital.  My grandaughter is also named Sofia.  All the news from Sparta, GA.  Robert Currey

 

Lew Waddey to celebrate his B'Day July 9

Dru, Lew (Waddey) will join the rest of us who have had birthdays so far this year.  His is Friday, 7-9-10.  As he pointed out to me when my birthday was last month, on your 69th birthday you begin living in your 70th year!  There are obviously two ways to look at that and I think he will choose to celebrate!  Thanks for keeping us all in touch.  Love, Ann (Waddey)

Lew's email: lrwaddey@comcast.net

Nathan Pearlman 90 percent sure for July 22

I am working on plans to be at the 7/22 meeting at Vicki's, and Ben Tyber might come to the meeting also; just not sure yet. Right now, I am 90% sure I will be at the Thurs meeting.

 

Looking forward to seeing all including Ken Peterson, the conservative. I wish Kent Smith could come just so I could give him a hug and tell him that no matter what our political differences are, he is and will always be my friend and classmate.

 

See you soon

 

Nathan

 

Louella Cherry Spencer: Thanks for the birthday wishes

Hello,

I have had such a wonderful birthday.  Saturday Bill and I went to Chicago to meet up with our son and daughter-in-law who flew there from CA.  Saturday afternoon we did Taste of Chicago from one end to the other.  We saw the view from the Hancock Building.  We then rode the boat all around.  That night we ate late and fell asleep soon after eating.  Sunday we went to a Cubs game and saw the Reds make many homeruns.  Then we went to a favorite place to eat called the John Barleycorn.  That night we watched fireworks.  Monday we went to the aquarium and then came home after lunch, arriving in time for dinner and the Carmel firework, which were better than the Chicago fireworks.  Tuesday night Jennifer provided a picnic at the Fishers park where an Elvis impersonator said he wished Louella a happy birthday.  My grandson, Eric, who is 15 had 12 friends who sang with Eric another Happy Birthday to Eric's grandmother.  Today I had a luncheon with family and friends which I enjoyed very much.  Then Bill, John, Diana, Jennifer, Eric, Greg, Lauren, Emily and I went to the 3D Toy Story movie.  Now John and Diana have gone to eat with friends connected with John's Purdue life.  Tomorrow we will have more plans.  God is Good to provide family and friends.  Thanks for your birthday wishes.

Love,

Louella Cherry Spencer  bsls317@indy.rr.com

July 22 Meeting Follow-up

Following up on Anne's blog post, I have talked to Vicki White and she wants to have the meeting at her house since she is closing down her shop. Vicki is centrally located in the Southside not far from her shop off Main Street. Directions will be sent later. As in the past, bring an appetizer or not but do BYOB! This meeting will be casual and social with the main thing in mind to be 'what do we want and where?

 

I've talked to Margaret Llewellen and she feels the same as I do - having an all day one day gathering. Yes, we'd love for anyone who wanted to to come in on Friday and we can meet and have dinner, that sort of thing - just not a planned event. Some people who live nearby may want to come just on Saturday and not have a 2 day hotel expense.

 

Ken Peterson may come to the meeting (I hope so), Nathan plans to come, David P plans to come, Sharon is coming, Bill Cross may come - hope a lot of you will come, it's gonna be fun.

 

Hope to see alot of you on the 22nd. If not send your ideas.

 

Love from North Chattanooga,

 

Susie Turner Crouch

Anne Johnson: Meeting alert, 7/22/10

Please hold July 22, 5:30 to have a class hug, social and
discussion/meeting. We will announce the place shortly. Please keep posted
on the blog for the location.

On 7/22 we plan to discuss what kind of birthday party is desired by the
majority. Several have suggested a casual place where we can "hang out" on a
Saturday and if possible have a sock hop Sat. evening. Finding a place for
this is a problem; do you know where we could go? Out of town folks
suggested that the party get started on Friday evening at a hotel/motel with
a casual dinner/buffet.

Come to the meeting and let your opinion be heard. Otherwise, reply to the
blog before the meeting so that your proposal can be discussed at the
meeting.

Our class has had a series of difficulties lately so please make the effort
to come and enjoy our friendship and support.
I am so grateful to be a member of such a caring group.

Anne

Anne-Johnson@comcast.net

Symphathy from Wendy & Nathan Pearlman,,,

It seems like our 59 class is having a bad run of luck these past few months. Linda and Jim, once again words just aren't enough to take away the pain, but with the many, many friends you have and who care about you, their wishes might help you both.

 

I totally understand when you say "finally at peace." Wendy and I watched her father suffer with Alzheimer"s disease for 6 years also, and when the end come, you do know they are finally at peace.

 

Take care

 

Wendy and Nathan

From Nathan & Wendy Pearlman

Happy birthday Louella, for this very special day of your life, be extra special to your husband. I'm pretty sure he would be very grateful and take you out for dinner.

 

Remember, the good old days are still yet to come!!!!!!!!!

 

Nathan and Wendy[actually, Wendy thought I had the "extra special" in the wrong place and as usual she is most likely right].

Happy July 6 Birthday to Louella Cherry Spencer

email greetings to Louella at bsls317@indy.rr.com

or post to Louella's Facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/louella.spencer

Evelyn Yates Patterson Happy Birthday, Louella! Enjoy your special day.

Elaine Posey Smart HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Louella!Hope you have a fabulous day!

Dru Fuller Happy Birthday Louella! You're the best...

Symphathy to Linda Rhoden McKinney

My brother, Eddie Rhoden's wife, Eula died friday about 9:04 at home.  She had suffered with Alzheimer's disease  for about 6 years.  Finally at peace.  Hospice was such a blessing to the family.  Linda Rhoden McKinney  Contact her at  jimmckinney1@comcast.net   


For more information, read Eula Rhoden's obituary from The Chattanoogan posted July 4. 


http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_179208.asp

Sign Eula Rhoden's online guestbook at:


http://www.heartfeltconnections.net/SignGuestbook.aspx?memberid=27833

Today's Tribute to Taylor Richards

Tribute to Taylor Richards took

place in Trenton, Ga today, July 2.

Visitation and graveside service

are scheduled for tomorrow, July 3.

Vicki Daniel White and her family remain close in our hearts.

Lance Corporal Taylor Richards

Young Soldier Was Killed In Afghanistan
Ann Johnson posted July 1, 2010

Lance Corporal Taylor Richards

Lance Corporal William Taylor Richards, known by his friends as Taylor, 20, died in action while serving his country in the Helmand province of Afghanistan on Saturday, June 26, 2010.

He was born in Chattanooga and lived seven years in Dade County, Ga., where he was a graduate of Dade County High School.

He began playing banjo at the age of 13 and was a passionate player of the guitar with a special gift of music. He loved bluegrass music.

During high school he worked part-time at the Ace Hardware in Trenton and served an internship with the Dade County Sheriff’s Department. His future career was to be a high school history teacher.

He began his military career on Sept. 2, 2008, began Boot Camp at Paris Island, attended Infantry School at Camp Geiger in North Carolina and was stationed at Camp Lejune.

Taylor was a descendant of the Hixson family early pioneer settlers in North Hamilton County.

Survivors are his wife, Emily Mitchell Richards; daughter, Kayden Lee Richards; parents, Steven Craig Richards and Barbara Binkley Pouliot (Shawn); paternal grandparents, Bill and Margie Richards and maternal grandparents, Rogers Binkley (Jean) and Vicki Daniel White (Roger); brother, Matthew Steven Richards (Leslie); father-in-law, Jeff Mitchell; mother-in-law, Hayley Mitchell; grandparents-in-law, Brenda Holms and Donald and Judith Gray;

Family and friends will gather on Saturday, July 3, at 4:30 p.m. for a graveside service with full military honors at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

A Patriotic Drive-By will be conducted on Friday in the downtown Trenton, Ga., square between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

The family will receive friends Saturday from 12-4 p.m. at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tennessee.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.mem.com.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the DuPont Community Credit Union, In Memory of Taylor Richards, P.O. Box 1058, 4501 Hixson Pike, Hixson, Tn., 37343.

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Smith houseboat's ad hoc CHS crew

Back: Jim McKinney, Kyle Smith, Gaynell Hixon Smith, George Derryberry (with ball cap), Lew Waddey
Front: Linda Rhoden McKinney, Linda Rogers Chambers, Betty Anderson Dunn, Susie Turner Crouch, Sandra Belk King, Jesse King, Sharon Derryberry, Ann Tyer Waddey

Wonderful time on the CHS house boat ride June 24. The weather was warm going over but perfect on return trip. Met at Harrison Bay Marina and took about an hour's scenic ride over to Ari's Harbor Lights Restaurant in Soddy-Daisy. We all enjoyed a wonderful seafood meal and Linda McKinney and her husband, Jim, and Sandra King and her husband, Jesse, joined us there. After dinner we took them for a short ride before they returned to the dock and drove home and we continued on back to Harrison Bay.

Wish you all could have joined us.   ---Linda Rogers Chambers

From Ann Johnson: Vicki's grandson ....

Funeral Services To Be Held In Chattanooga For Young Marine Killed In AfghanistanPatriotic Drive-By Also Set In Trenton, Ga.
posted July 1, 2010

Funeral services will be in Chattanooga on Saturday for a young Marine who was killed in Afghanistan last Saturday.

Services for Lance Corporal William Taylor "Taylor" Richards will be graveside at 4:30 p.m. with full military honors at Hamilton Memorial Gardens.

Also, a patriotic drive-by will be conducted on Friday at the downtown Trenton, Ga., square between 3 and 4 p.m.

Lance Corporal Richards was killed in combat in the Helmand province of Afghanistan.

He was born in Chattanooga and lived seven years in Dade County, where he was a graduate of Dade County High School. He began playing banjo at the age of 13 and was a passionate player of the guitar with a special gift of music. He loved bluegrass music.

During high school he worked part-time at the Ace Hardware in Trenton and served an internship with the Dade County Sheriff's Department. His future career was to be a high school history teacher.

He began his military career on Sept. 2, 2008, began Boot Camp at Paris Island, attended Infantry School at Camp Geiger in North Carolina and was stationed at Camp Lejune.

He was a descendent of the Hixson family early pioneer settlers in North Hamilton County.

Survivors are his wife, Emily Mitchell Richards; daughter, Kayden Lee Richards; parents, Steven Craig Richards and Barbara Binkley Pouliot (Shawn); paternal grandparents, Bill and Margie Richards and maternal grandparents, Rogers Binkley (Jean) and Vicki Daniel White (Roger); brother, Matthew Steven Richards (Leslie); father-in-law, Jeff Mitchell; mother-in-law, Hayley Mitchell; grandparents-in-law, Brenda Holms and Donald and Judith Gray;

The family will receive friends Saturday from 12-4 p.m. at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home.

Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.