David Driscoll and his wife Lilie are very proud of 2 new additions to their family. Lilie's son Hayes Knapp and his wife Haley had two beautiful twins on July 20 in Fairhope, Al. Twins Cecelia Hope and Tate Lewis also have grandparents Ted and Camelia Lewis, and David Knapp and Lilie and David Driscoll.
Ken Owens of Huntsville just had a late July birthday and his message to everyone is - Retirement is the BEST LIFE EVER. Sweet wife Diane agrees with him & is retired too. .
Roger Parton is sure proud of his mom Donna Peacher. Donna most recently is Director & Assistant Director of Alabama's PAC system. She has been a teacher for many years and loves to write. Her husband, and Roger's step dad Ted Peacher, just celebrated an August birthday. Donna, in fact, just celebrated a late July birthday - so happy birthday to you both. Also, Roger has 3 beautiful daughters whom he loves very much. They are Lyndsey, who's 15, Hannah, who's 13, and the littlest is Mahaley, 8 months old in September. Roger's wife is Shaunnan Parton and takes good care of the whole family. .
Mr. AJ. Casey lives in Satellite Beach, Florida and has family here in Huntsville. His beautiful daughter was Liz Waggett, who dieu a couple of years ago of pancreatic cancer. Mr. Casey just had a fall recently and had to go to the hospital -1 just wanted you to know we're thinking about you Mr. Casey with a lot of love and hope for a speedy recovery. .
We were so sorry to hear that Ed Trentham had passed away. He leaves wife Ann, daughter Susan and son Steve. We will miss Ed's positive attitude and huge smile, he was very special. .
Now that school is in session it sure sounds good to hear those kids' voices at Blossomwood Elementary in Old Town. Welcome back to the students, teachers & staff. .
It's so tough when you lose your best friend. Monroe Dug-dale called us to let us know that her dear friend Jamie Thompson, Jr., of Meridianville, a retired veteran and law enforcement officer, had passed away recently. Jamie was married to Lisa, and was a friend to all, a kind man who loved helping people, and who was so proud orhis country. .
Happy Birthday to Barb Eye-stone - Ron we nope you do something sweet for her. Another anniversary for a special couple is that of Darryl and Linda Goldman. On Aug. 16 they celebrated their 42nd anniversary. Congratulations to you two sweet people. And a Happy Birthday to Darryl.. .
We were heartbroken to hear that Waid "Chip" Ramsey died in Afghanistan in early August. Chip was Captain in the Alabama Army National Guard. When his unit was attacked in Pak-tika Province he suffered severe wounds from small arms fire. Chip was a good soldier, but he was a fabulous husband to wife Mary, and dad to their children Bradley Waid, 7 and Megan Alexandria, who just turned 5. He will never be forgotten. .
My sweet Morn, Dr. Annelie Owens who lives at Redstone Village, has a birthday Sep. 11- - I LOVE you Mom..
Dick and Dale Rhoades just celebrated their 44th anniversary in early August -1 just love hearing about all these couples who have been in love so long. .
Keith and Sandi Hester live in Madison and Sandi wanted to send special love to her Mom who is Hazel Miles. Hazel just had back surgery at Huntsville Hospital and is now there with a broken leg. But she's got a great attitude and says she just loves the staff there and they take such good care of her. Hazel's husband is Arvel Miles and they live in Florence. Sandi works at Dr. David Whitworth's dental office in Madison and loves going to work every day. She and Keith have 3 children - son John & his wife Nicole just celebrated their 6 year anniversary and have Braden who turned 4 in late August. Other son Josh turned 26 m early September and is married to Morgan. Sarah Hester is Sandi & Keith's daughter and she will be 17 in November. A really sweet family. .
There's lots of birthdays and anniversaries going on in Jessie Bledsoe's life right now. Her daughter Rebecca and husband Jeff Grimm celebrated their anniversary and are parents to Matthew who just turned 10 in August. Jim and Nancy Bon-ner (Jessie's daughter) are also having an anniversary as well as birthdays in August and September. Jessie is married to her best friend Ed (who is also celebrating a birthday) and their wedding anniversary was in August but with all this going on they'll put their celebration off til later. .
