We were sorry to hear that Jason Basham , 29, died in his sleep in May. Jason's aunt is Linda Drake of Huntsville. We send our sympathy to the family.
A reader, Doug Raney , who lived in Huntsville for 25 years, is looking for a copy of the jingle "Rocket City U.S.A" that was played here on the radio in the '60's & 70's - if anyone has a copy please let us know.
Congratulations to David Adam Stolz who recently celebrated his 12th. birthday. We know his family is proud of him!
We hear that our friend Walker McGinnis is running for Place 4 on the Huntsville School Board this summer -good luck to you Walker!
Tim and Joy Hicks , of Hicks Home Furnishings, couldn't be prouder! Their first grandchild, a boy named Matthew Tucker, was born in April. Parents are daughter Kelly and her husband Jeff , who is the very popular mail carrier downtown. Tim and Joy's other daughter, Katie , just returned from Italy and is now working with Tim at the store.
It was great to see Albert Hall recently when he stopped by. He has spent the last 28 years as a State Representative and is running again - he must be doing something right for the folks here to keep re-electing him!
We were deeply saddened to read that our sweet friend John M. O'Neal had died in a terrible traffic accident a block from his home in Paint Rock. His beloved dog Jake , who went everywhere with him, also died in the wreck. We send our condolences to his family and many friends everywhere. He was the best.
Karen Pearce, who works in Customer Sales at Colonial Bank, said she really enjoyed the Boots Restaurant issue. Boots Ellett is her uncle and her mom Carline Kessell is his sister. Karen's son is Phillip Pearce , who is 12, and her husband is David .
A big hello toEdna Stone. She sure loves gardening, and manages to freeze fresh veges so she has them all year long! Her son Walter Stone said she is the best cook ever!
Edna Pierce just had knee surgery and lives in Orange Beach with her hubby Dub . Get well quick, Edna!
Craig Story is in great shape for an old man of 45! His sweet wife Angie hosted a birthday party for him at Furniture Factory along with many of their good friends.
We recently met up with our friends Kim and Terry Davis . Terry is currently running for Madison County School Superintendent and is a super guy. Kim is Marketing Director for Redstone Village.
Chuck & Annelie Owens are hosting Chuck's brother, Joe Owens , who lives in Florida. Welcome Joe! We hope you brought the good weather with you!
A lifelong resident of Huntsville, Bobby Frazier , who was living in Knoxville, died recently. His cousin Nolan Myrick says that Bobby was a fine person. He will be missed by family & many friends.
For many of us who listened to the radio years ago, it was sad to hear that Bill "Buckshot" Lane, Jr. had died recently. He and Arnold Hornbuckle were household names in the music world, and Arnold enjoyed being in business with Bill for 40 years. Our sympathy to Bill's sweet wife Ann , and their friends and family.
Hello to our dear friend Floyd Hardin , better known as Mayor of 5 Points!
Sam Keith is one proud Grandpa. His daughter Rebekah McKinney and her husband John McKinney, a vocational consultant, had twin boys on March 8. Their names are Griffin Charles McKinney and John William McKinney IV . They join brother Sam , who turned 2 on May 18. Also thrilled are grandparents Buck and Janet Watson.
That adorable little boy Evan Troup turns 3 in June, and his proud parents Stef and John Troup , along with sister Hannah , are planning a fun pool party & barbeque for him at the family's home.
Another important June birthday is that of Louise Avery, who is fondly known as "Moo Moo" by her grandkids. Happy Birthday Louise!
I joined some handsome men for lunch recently. Robert Martin, Sr., Doug Hall, Bud Vaughn and Howard Camp were remembering back when Huntsville's was still a small town! Hard to believe with all the progress we're seeing now.
Congratulations to the Golden K Kiwanis who just celebrated their 20th anniversary with a luncheon recently. Randy Cross of Decatur entertained with old stories, and Bill Russell, Archie Murchie and Hank Miller (current President) welcomed members & guests, including Mary Anne Zollar.
The flowers are so pretty downtown. Go check them out! We are proud of Mayor Loretta Spencer for keeping our city so clean and beautiful!
~Cathey
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