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George M. Bales  Louisvlle - George M. Bales, age 94 of Louisville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on October 17th 2019. George was a proud World War II veteran, a teacher and coach at Kentucky Military Institute for 18 years, and retired from teaching from JCPS in 1989. George was also an active member of Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church. George was a friend to all he met whether it was a neighbor, player he coached, student in the classroom, or anyone on the golf course. George was a lifetime member of Hunting Creek and a Club Champion. His infectious smile and witty sense of humor are what his friends and family will remember most.  George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle, and he will be deeply missed. George is preceded in death by his parents, Tipton and Vena Bales, and brother, Clint Bales. George is survived by his wife of 64 years, Peggy Bales; children, Jeff Bales (Becky), Betsy Kenney (Gary); brother Bob Bales; grandchildren, Helen, Laura, Rebecca, Jordan, Moriah, and Michaela; and great grandchildren, Gabe, Ivy, Zeke, Johnathan, and Joanna. Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church, 311 Browns Lane with private burial in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Monday at Pearson's, 149 Breckenridge Lane. Memorial gifts may be made to Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church or Hosparus. |
| LONG-TIME TEACHER DIES AT 91 Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - Monday, May 5, 1997 John Russell Brinser, a long-time faculty member at St. Christopher's School where he taught ancient history and coached football and baseball, died yesterday at a Richmond hospital. He was 91. Mr. Brinser retired from the St. Christopher's faculty in 1971 after a 35 years at the West End Richmond prep school. In an article about his retirement, The Richmond News Leader quoted Mr. Brinser as saying, "The thing that bothers me is that parents are unwilling to listen to their kids, either because they lack the strength of character or because they feel they don't have the wisdom to deal with the complexities of this age." According to the article, Mr. Brinser said that he sometimes was criticized because his ancient history course was thought to be too profound. "But when is one too young to begin to rub elbows with the great truths and the great minds of the ages?" Mr. Brinser asked. In 1966, Yale University named Mr. Brinser one of five outstanding teachers in the United States. Mr. Brinser graduated in 1927 from Hampden-Sydney College, where he was a four-year football and baseball letterman and where he earned the nickname "Iron Mike." He was inducted into the Hampden-Sydney Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994. After graduating from Hampden-Sydney, Mr. Brinser turned down offers from the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox to play baseball. Instead, he taught history at Kentucky Military Institute before returing to Richmond in 1934. He joined the staff at St. Christopher's in 1936. Funeral arrangements were incomplete last night. A memorial service is to be held Tuesday afternoon at First Presbyterian Church at 4602 Cary Street Road. The time has not been set. Mr. Brinser is survived by his wife, Rowena Tull Brinser, and two daughters, Rowena B. Lyles of Columbia, S.C., and Bonnie B. Nelms of Richmond. |
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Col Charles E Hodgin, 95
COL. HODGIN OPERATED ACADEMY IN VENICE Sarasota Herald-Tribune (FL) - Saturday, April 12, 1997 When a student at the old Kentucky Military Institute was out of line, Col. Charles E. Hodgin Jr. would clear his throat, look down at the nervous boy and comment that the situation was ''highly irregular.'' It was a moment that would leave an imprint on a youngster, and did for thousands of KMI students over four decades. Hodgin, the longtime co-owner and commandant of KMI, which had its winter campus in Venice from 1932 until 1970, died April 11 in Louisville, Ky. He was 95. When KMI, a thriving all-boys school in suburban Louisville, first moved its winter quarters to Venice in 1932, the city's population was under 1,000. ''My father used to say that you could see rattlesnakes sunning themselves in the street. That's how much traffic there was,'' said Hodgin's son, Charles. The school occupied two hotels, which later became the Park Place retirement home and a condominium complex. The KMI auditorium is now Venice Little Theater. KMI nearly ended up elsewhere in Sarasota County. Hodgin's son said Hodgin and the school's other owners were offered the use of the incomplete John Ringling Hotel on Longboat Key if KMI would finish the construction, but it proved too expensive for the military school. KMI closed in 1972 amid a national decline in enrollment in military schools heightened by the Vietnam War. But Hodgin continued wintering in Venice until the mid-1980s, joining the Venice Yacht Club and living in a condominium on West Venice Avenue. Since 1985, there have been occasional reunions of KMI graduates in Venice and Louisville. ''He was a stern, strict man, a real disciplinarian,'' Fred Francis of Venice, a 1957 KMI graduate, said of Hodgin. Survivors include a daughter, Anne H. Williams, and a son, Charles A., both of Louisville; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The memorial service will be Tuesday in Louisville, with Pearson Funeral Home in charge. Memorial donations may be made to the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, 1044 Alta Vista Road, Louisville, Ky. 40205. |
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William Atwell Clary
June 18, 1918 -August 9, 2005 Richmond Times-Dispatch (VA) - Thursday, August 11, 2005 |
 LTC Dave E. Camp, Retired, of Paragould, died Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. He was born in Manila, AR on November 19, 1934. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Providence Baptist Church. Mr. Camp graduated from ASU, received a commission from the Army and went into active duty. He served two tours in Vietnam where he was wounded. Dave served in the Army for 28 years attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and receiving many medals. He was awarded the Purple Heart and was inducted into the Greene County Hall of Fame in 2010. While serving in the Army, Mr. Camp attended 5S Ranger School, and was the recipient of many decorations and medals. These included the Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal, Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Staff Service Medal, First Class, the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry “Peck” Camp and Earline Claura Camp; by his first wife, Peggy; sister, Joann Cron; and by infant son, Bruce David. He is survived by his wife, Myrna Camp of the home; a brother, Gerald H. Camp of Wilmington, NC and a sister, Carolyn Bartmess (Jack) of Kansas City, MO. He leaves two daughters, Toni Wilhelme (Jeff) of Grafton, WI, and Mela Camp of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; and four grandchildren, Erin Wilhelme of Grafton, WI, Ryan Wilhelme of Steamboat Springs, CO, Jeremy Wilhelme of Grafton, WI, and Ben Camp of Palm Beach Gardens, FL. In addition, he leaves two stepsons, Johnny Cole (Tammy) of Paragould and Tracy Camp (Alison) of Ashland, OR; and three step grandchildren, Katherine “Katie” Cole and Gideon and Aubin Camp. Visitation will be Sunday from 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel in Paragould AR. Funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m., Monday, October 10th, at Mitchell Funeral Home Chapel with Eddie Gene Wright officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Woods Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will include, Jeff Wilhelme, Johnny Cole, Tracy Camp, Ben Camp, Rick Wooldridge, and Bill Reinhart. Honorary pallbearers will be Dub Robinson, Ira Pierce, Phil Bridger. Memorials to Woods Chapel Cemetery c/o Danny McDaniel, 1100 S 14th St, Paragould, AR 72450, would be appreciated. |
 SMAJ Ceizyk was one of the highest ranking non-coms in the Army. He did two tough tours at KMI between 1965 and 1968. SMAJ, as we called him, toughened up all of us, crushing out non-filtered Chesterfieds in his bare palm. We all loved the guy, and he loved us. That's why he busted our chops in an effort to make us better soldiers. (Luis Morales, KMI'68) Ceizyk, Casimir J. - 12 Apr 1923 / 17 Jan 1990, CSM US Army Korea Vietnam NOTE:
The cemetery noted below is not at this location. Persons
interested in finding SMAJ Ceizyk grave site should inquire at Forest
lawn Memoral Park at 4000 Monroe Hwy, Ball, LA 71405 Just north of
Alexandria,Louisiana
Forest Lawn Cemetery, established in 1976 - 1978, is located at intersection of LA Hwy. 8 & US Hwy. 171 North in Leesville. The site on top of a rolling hill is beautifully landscaped, maintained by perpetual care, and all markers are similar, ground-level style. The cemetery is divided into several sections (three on left, three on right, and a circular portion in the center). Tombstone inscriptions were recorded in sections by Mary Parker Partain, April 1990, and updated 17 January 1995 by Jane P. McManus. Submitted by (jane_mcmanus@yahoo.com). |
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Col. David Camp Asst. PMS from 1963-66
Dave was a resident of Paragould, Arkansas at the time of passing. Mr. Camp graduated from ASU. He served two tours in Vietnam where he was seriously wounded. Dave served in the Army for 28 years attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and receiving many medals. He was awarded the Purple Heart and was inducted into the Greene County Hall of Fame in 2006. Dave was married to Myrna. |
BROWN, Thomas Anthony died April 5, 2016 at age 71.
 Preceded in death by his father, J.P. Brown, and mother, Hazel Spillers Brown. He is survived by three brothers, John P. (Anne) Brown, Robert (Susan) Brown and Philip Brown. Tom attended Burton, Glendale and Hillsboro, The University of Memphis and earned a Master's Degree at The University of Louisville. He taught middle school science for about 30 years in Louisville and Lexington. He then worked in the Nashville Probate Court. Tom was a volunteer for the Frist Museum, Christ Episcopal Cathedral, and local social agencies. Tom
was a beloved member of a posse of teachers who broke in together at
Kentucky Military Institute in 1966. Tom, Riley Handy, Rob Haworth,
Cappy Gagnon, and I comprised this cohort of beginning teachers. We had
a unique bond and valued our friendship greatly, going places and doing
things together. Our mutual respect for one another was formed in no
small part by our serious, responsible concern for our students. I
remember Tom as just such an educator, who enjoyed his students and
they in turn enjoyed him. Well done, Capt. Brown!
Frank Booth, Gainesville, GA |
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William Taylor "Bill" Simpson, Jr.
 Bill died peacefully with his family at his bedside on February 6, 2017.  Bill
was born in Newnan, Georgia in 1927, and grew up in Rock Hill, South
Carolina. He enrolled at Davidson College at age 15, and was on the
basketball, baseball, tennis, and track teams. Bill left college to
serve in the Navy during World War II, and returned to graduate in
1948. After graduation Bill moved to Louisville to teach at Kentucky
Military Institute (KMI) for a two-year contract, and never left. He
married Diane Dixon Richmond, the daughter of the president of KMI,
Col. Charles Blair Richmond, in 1952. He coached the KMI basketball
team for 25 years in the highly competitive central Florida Gulf coast
area. Bill completed his master's degree in educational administration
at the University of Louisville in 1954, and received a Ph.D. in
administration and management of behavioral sciences from the
University of Kentucky in 1964. Bill became president of KMI in 1966,
and held that position until the school closed ten years later. He
began a second career in 1976 as a trust officer at Citizens Fidelity
Bank, where he was senior vice president and head of the Trust and
Investments Department from 1979 until his retirement in 1992. After
retirement Bill served as a private banking consultant to PNC, and was
on the Board of Directors of the Rembrandt Fund, a Chicago mutual fund
company, for ten years.Bill served on the boards of directors of the Louisville Community Foundation (Executive Committee and Chair of Grants Committee), American Red Cross Louisville Chapter (Chairman of Board of Directors), Bingham Child Guidance Center (President of Board of Directors), Greater Louisville Fund for the Arts, the Kentucky Home Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States (President), the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (Chair Kentucky Accreditation Committee), the Kentucky Country Day School, and St. Francis School. He was a member of the Louisville Country Club, the downtown Rotary Club of Louisville, and the downtown YMCA. Bill served on the Vestry at St. Francis Church, where he was Senior Warden, and later joined St. Matthews Episcopal Church. Bill was predeceased by his sister Rebecca, his brother David, and his wife Diane. He is survived by his three sons, Kennedy (Sara), Richmond (Susan), and Taylor (Melinda); his eight grandchildren Tierney Jutzi (Joe), Storey O'Barr (David), Blair Bell (Dustin), Will Simpson, Palmer Simpson, Maclin Simpson, Ryan Simpson and Darcy Simpson; and his two great-grandchildren Emery and Grayson O'Barr. Bill was an avid golfer and bridge player, and a diehard fan of the Cincinnati Reds and UK basketball. His joy in life was his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He left an indelible imprint on his professions, his community, and his family, and he will be sorely missed as he joins his beloved Diane in the kingdom of heaven. Visitation will be held at St. Matthews Episcopal Church at 10 a.m. Friday, February 10, with a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. Donations may be made to St. Matthews Episcopal Church, the Louisville Area Red Cross, or the YMCA of Greater Louisville. To all KMI alumni
Many thanks from me and my family for the outpouring of sympathy after my father’s death in February. The alumni association sent a beautiful flower arrangement, and arranged for the KMI flag to be displayed at the memorial service. And we received countless letters, notes, cards, donations, and emails. Two of the emails were so compelling that I read them during the eulogy. My parents always considered the alumni and staff at KMI to be part of our extended family, and we cannot thank all of you enough for your concern and support. Kennedy Simpson ‘71 PS Special tanks to Dorsey Ridley ’71 for the attached Kentucky Senate resolution. THE SENATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
2017 Regular Session Senate Resolution No. 110 Tuesday, February 21, 2017 (PDF of the Senate Resolution No. 110) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you so much for this article , he always had the nicest disposition and a friend to all .
Joel Howard '56 Rest in Peace President Simpson. Gary Rountree, Class of 66 I will attend the funeral on Friday. Penn Broecker .62 He will be missed. Raymond Tuckwiller 1960. K. M. I. Cadets, Unfortunately, I bring news from Kennedy Simpson '71 about the passing of his father, Dr. William T. "Bill" Simpson. All of the cadets have heard the old KMI stories about Dr. Simpson, but the reality is, he did change the lives of young boys and they became men. That's something each of us should aspire to do and Dr. Simpson made it happen !! What a legacy ! Always remember, "Character Makes the Man" !! Our condolences go out to the Simpson brothers and families. Sincerely, Dorsey Ridley '71 I REMEMBER HIM AS MY TEACHER,CADET FROM 1947 TO 1951 HE WAS A SUPER COOL TEACHER AS I REMEMBER. GOD BLESS HIM Jack Mcknight '51 He was a GOOD man. Joe Glassmeyer '61 May He Rest in Peace William Morrison '66 |
| STAF66-71 HANDY, RILEY DEAN, 69, of Louisville, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at Regis Woods Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 12, 1941 in Franklin, KY to the late Murl Handy and Catherine Dean Handy. He was the Department Head of Libraries and Special Collections of Western Kentucky University, a member of the Western Kentucky University Alumni Association and Christ Episcopal Church in Bowling Green, KY. He is survived by his daughter, Nora Handy; former wife, Ann Handy; sister, Brenda Matthews; and brother, Don Handy. A memorial service will be held Monday, February 15, 2010 at noon at Christ Episcopal Church in Bowling Green. Donations may be made in his memory to the Kentucky Library and Museum through Western Kentucky University. - |
| Gary Richard Martin Staff 1962-1965 English Martin, Gary Richard was born September 28, 1940 in Tompkinsville, KY. He died September 17, 2009 in Paducah, KY at the Lourdes Hospital. Gary graduated from Tompkinsville High School in 1958. He attended Western Kentucky University where he earned his BA in 1962. He received his MA in Guidance and Counseling in 1965. He started his teaching career at Kentucky Military Institute in Louisville, KY and Venice, FL where he taught English from 1962 through 1965. In 1965 he moved to Lexington where he taught English at the old Dunbar High School for one year and then served as Guidance Counselor for the 66-67 school year. In 1967 the Lexington and Fayette County school system merged and most of the Dunbar High School moved to Henry Clay High School. Thus began Mr. Martin’s forty year counseling career at Henry Clay. Early in Mr. Martin’s career, he gained expertise in the area of selective college admissions. He visited many college campuses across the country and got to know many admissions officers on a personal basis, enabling him to work closely with college personnel when helping to place students. In 1976, Mr. Martin started a Henry Clay College Fair which eventually grew into the Central Kentucky College Fair. The Fair grew from 50 colleges the first year to approximately 170 in 2008 and became the largest fair of its kind in the state of Kentucky. During his counseling career, Gary became actively involved in his state and national organizations. He served as President of the Kentucky Counseling Association, the Kentucky School Counselors Association, the Kentucky Association of College Admissions Counselors, and as a member of the Board of Directors of the American Counseling Association. Throughout Gary’s career at Henry Clay, he became involved with the extracurricular activities of the school by coaching the boy’s tennis team for 15 years and the boy’s golf team for 8 years. For 16 years, he spent a great deal of time as an advisor to the Key Club, a community service organization sponsored by the Lexington Kiwanis Club. Gary’s greatest joy was in seeing the students who passed through his office become successful in their adult lives. To say that he loved Henry Clay is an understatement. Gary loved the staff, faculty, students, and parents who for forty years had served as his second family. Although he gave a lot, he always felt that he gained tenfold from his association with the Henry Clay family. Gary was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, KY. Gary also took great joy in his family and the many happy times that he spent with them, especially his nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, the Reverend Garnet and Vera Reagan Martin. He is survived by one brother, Yandell (Juanita) Martin, Louisville, KY; and one sister, Brenda Martin (Wheeler) Blythe, Benton, KY; three nephews, Terry (Mickey) Blythe, Woodland Hills, CA, Tim Blythe and Scott Martin, both of Louisville, KY; a great niece, Kristie Hofelich, Louisville, KY; and five great nephews, Alex and Bradley Lauyans, Louisville, KY, Hunter and Adam Blythe, Woodland Hills, CA and Dallas Harbin, Louisville, KY. Funeral services will be 12:30 pm Mon. at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Rd. by Rev. Richard Edmiston and Mr. Bill Hurt. Burial will follow in Blue Grass Memorial Gardens. |
  Frank (Francis Edgar) Kern Evansville, Ind. Frank (Francis Edgar) Kern, 83, of Evansville, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on Monday, July 16, 2012, at VNA Charlier Hospice Center, ending his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was strong in his Catholic faith, a devoted family man, a loyal friend, and a lover of sports. Frank was the son of William and Helen and youngest brother to Bernard, Mary and Johnny. Shortly after graduating from Memorial High School in 1947, Frank began his studies with the Brothers of the Holy Cross at Sacred Heart College in Waterton, Wis., and Saint Joseph Novitiate in Rolling Prairie, Ind., culminating in his taking temporary vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. In the fall of 1948, Frank began his undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame as a Brother of the Holy Cross. Anyone who has ever met Frank knows that his love of all things Notre Dame has grown exponentially over the years. In January, 1951, due to post-war economics and low student population, Frank and several other ND students were asked to transfer to Saint Edward's University in Austin, Texas. In the fall of 1951, Frank student taught at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis for one year, followed by graduation from Saint Edward's with a BS in Physical Science and the authorization to teach Math, Chemistry and Physics in 1952. Frank worked several odd jobs (including delivering liquor with his grandpa) in the Evansville area until June 15, 1953, when he received a letter from President Eisenhower drafting him into the US Army for the end of the Korean War. After 16 weeks of basic training at Ft. Knox, Ky., Frank was stationed at Baumholder, Germany until his discharge in March, 1955. Frank developed a strong love of travel during his time in Europe, as well as deep friendships that remain strong today. After a brief stint at Retail Credit in Evansville, at which time he received his first driver's license and bought his first car, Frank began his Masters' Degree in Counseling and Guidance at Indiana University, which he received in August, 1956. He then began teaching chemistry at Kentucky Military Institute (KMI) in the Louisville area. He fondly told stories of traveling to Venice, Fla., with 330 cadets on a troop train every January for winter semester in the sun. Frank began work on a PhD at IU in 1958, at which time he met Carolyn Neucks through friends in Evansville. Frank and Carolyn were married in August, 1960, and the newlyweds ended up in Georgia after their honeymoon in Miami, where Frank was Chief of Intensive Evaluation Services and a Vocational Counselor at the Georgia Warm Springs Foundation. In 1966, Frank moved his family back to Evansville and became the Executive Director of the Evansville Association for the Blind, retiring in 2004. In his time at EAB, Frank developed strong relationships with companies like Whirlpool, Mead Johnson, Berry Plastics, K-Mart, and General Foods. In 1969, Frank piloted a summer college orientation program for blind and handicapped students in conjunction with the University of Evansville. The six week program continues today. At the 1976 commencement ceremonies at U of E, Frank received a Medal of Honor for his service to the blind and visually handicapped in the Tri-State area. In 1993, the Indiana Association of Rehabilitation Facilities named Frank the President's Award winner, given to an outstanding executive in the rehabilitation field. In 1996, the Frank E. Kern Building was christened at EAB. In 2008, Bosma Enterprises in Indianapolis awarded Frank the Thomas C. Hasbrook Award given yearly to an individual demonstrating a strong commitment to helping individuals who are disabled reach their full potential. Additionally, Frank served as a Vocational Expert for the Office of Hearings and Appeals for over 30 years. He also served on many boards, including First Federal Savings and Loan and VNA Plus, where he helped raise money to build the Charlier Hospice Center where both he and Carolyn spent their final days. Over the years, Frank loved spending free time with his family and friends and supporting both USI and UE basketball, as well as Cardinals baseball. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn, his parents and his siblings. He is survived by son, Christopher John Kern and grandson Joshua Kern of Evansville; Clinton and Jared Kern of Fort Collins, Colo; daughter Beth (Kern) Zykan; and grandchildren Brandt, Elana and Julia Zykan, all of Centennial, Colo. Staff 1958-1965 Yandell Hugh Martin September 21, 1936 - September 30, 2012  Yandell H. Martin, age 76 of Louisville passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012. He was born September 21, 1936 in Monroe County, KY, the son of Garnet and Vera Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Gary Martin. He had worked for S and T Industries for 24 years and was also a member of Lyndon Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Juanita Martin; his son, Scott Martin; Terri Gabriel (T.J.), who he thought of as a daughter; a sister, Brenda Blythe (Wheeler); nieces and nephews, Terry Blythe, Tim Blythe, Kim Lauyans, Janna Tuck Bahn, Barry Tuck; and several great nieces and nephews. |
 Staff 1963-1966 HARRIS, BILLY RAY, 82, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Norton Audubon Hospital. He was a retired drill instructor with the US Army, having served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He was also a retired civil service carpenter, and was a member of VFW Post 1181. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Beatrice R. Figg Harris; a son, Thomas Weber (Karen); daughters, Peggy Ford (Michael) and Patricia "Patty" Rollie; grandchildren, Nicholas, Michelle, Stephen and Christopher; and eight great-grandchildren. His funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Hwy., followed by burial at Bethany Cemetery. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Monday. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society . Staff 1963-1966 Richard G. Mazur, 71, of Fairhope died Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Survivors include his wife of 49 years Vicky Mazur; two sons Mike (Joni) Mazur and Greg (Kim) Mazur; daughter, Sandra (Ric) Bennett; grandchildren, Leah, Evan, and Averi Mazur, Ashley (Stephen) Strickland, Ric (Lauren) Bennett, Ryan and Sara Mazur; three brothers, Frank, Fred, and Jimmy Mazur; and sister, Barbara Katz.The family would like to express their deepest heartfelt gratitude to the staff of South Baldwin Regional Medical Center whose ICU nurses’ compassion and professionalism gave great solace in the family’s time of need. The family requests memorial donations be made to SBRMC scholarship fund, South Baldwin County Health Care Authority, 1613 N. McKenzie St., Foley, AL 36535. Contact 251-949-3475 for information. An informal gathering to celebrate his life will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 29 at Chaufee’s Courtyard, 9677 Gayfer Ave., Fairhope. March 3, 1941 - September 10, 2011 Capt. Walter "White Socks" Johnson, KMI Staff 1963-1970. (swim team coach and a very tough senior History teacher)  JOHNSON, WALTER D., 70, of Pewee Valley, KY, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. He was born on March 3, 1941 to the late Harold W. Johnson and Ethel C. Beishline. He was an educator, mentor and coach at The Walden School, Kentucky Military Institute, Kentucky Country Day and the Dwelling Place. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Nancy M. Haueisen. He is survived by his loving wife, Pat Jones Johnson; two sons, Wes Johnson (Mary Beth) and David Johnson (Becky); five grandchildren; a brother, Harold "Butch" (Carol) Johnson; and a sister, Marlyn Holtzclaw (Brooks). A celebration of his life will be conducted on Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Arch L. Heady at Resthaven, 4400 Bardstown Road with burial in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2011 and from noon-2 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Friends may sign his guestbook and leave memories at www.archheadyresthaven.com |
 Gary Lee Parker December 17, 1941 - April 22, 2011 Taught Senior English 1966-68 Gary Lee Parker 69 of the Cherokee Triangle, and Fort Lauderdale, Fl. passed away on Friday, April 22nd, 2011 after a very long and corageous battle with cancer. He was born December 17, 1941 in Warren, AK to the late; Thomas M. Parker and Lois Seymour Poehlein. He was a graduate of Carlsbad Highschool, Wayland Baptist College, and he attended Southern Seminary. He received his masters from Univeristy of Louisville. He spent 26 years as a Educator, starting at KMI (Kentucky Military Inistitute). From there he went to Senecca High, Fern Creek High, Warner Jr/Middle, Southern Middle, Higland, and lastly, Thomas Jefferson, where he retired. He was a longtime resident of the Cherokee Triangle, and served as a past President of the association. He was a member of Highland Baptist Church. He is survived by his loving, and devoted partner; David Shapiro, his sister; Terry Garlove of Louisville, and Florida, his nephew; Dean Ely (Lisa), and their daughter; Rachel Ely. A service to celebrate Gary's good life, will be announced in the near future. His ashes will be placed in the niche in the Grinstead entrance of Cave Hill. Contributions in his memory may be made to one's favorite charity. |
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in The Courier-Journal on July 1, 2010
 SIMPSON, DIANE RICHMOND,
80, passed away
in the presence of her family at Baptist Hospital East on June 29,
2010. November 1, 1994 Captain DANIEL WATERS, Staff 1947 Captain Daniel Dawson Waters, 77, of Miami, Fla., died Tuesday November 1, 1994 in Miami. He was a son of the late Mrs. Carroll P. Price. A 1943 graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point, with a Masters degree from Columbia University, he served in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He taught at the Kentucky Military Institute, Venice, Florida and was retired from the Dade County School System in Florida. Survivors include: his wife, Mary Jane Waters; two sons, Daniel Dawson, Jr., and Joseph Thomas Waters; three grandchildren, all of Miami; two brothers, Col. Charles H. Waters, Bella Vista, Ark. and Carroll M. Price, Farmers Branch, Tex; two sisters, Mrs. Paul (Anita) Kinnucan, Lake Forest, Il., and Mrs. R. L. (Mary) Chambless, Harrodsburg. A memorial service is planned at Arlington National Cemetery. |
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Harvie
Bond McClure
Harvie
Bond McClure, 73, of Lucedale, MS died Wednesday, July 22, 2009,
in a Mobile hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born October
8, 1935, in Jonesville, LA to Harvie and Iris Bond McClure who preceded
him in death. McClure, a high school choral music instructor, earned
bachelor and master of music degrees from William Carey College,
Hattiesburg, MS where he was awarded the 1976 Bicentennial Award for
Outstanding Service to the Alma Mater. He did doctoral studies in music
education at the University of Southern Mississippi, and advanced
studies in church music at Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY and New
Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His teaching career in Kentucky,
Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi spanned nearly forty years and
included 13 years with the Dothan Alabama City Schools and 14 years at
Pascagoula High School, Pascagoula, MS where he retired in 1995. Mr.
McClure was a member of numerous professional organizations including
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Music Fraternity, and Music Educators National
Conference, where he served on the Southern Region board. He was one of
the earliest members of the American Choral Directors Association, past
President of the Alabama Vocal Association, and founder and chairman of
the National Peanut Festival Choral Competition. He was associated with
Merchants and Marine Bank, Pascagoula, MS for twenty-three years where
he was employed full time following his retirement as a music educator.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Paula Carole Wall McClure of
Lucedale, MS; son, Kevin Lynn McClure of Farmington, UT; daughter, Lisa
Bond McClure Sudeiha of Mobile, AL; four grandchildren, Garrett
Benjamin McClure and Garth Neal McClure of Lucedale, and Elizabeth
Carole Sudeiha and Victoria Lynn Sudeiha of Mobile; sister, Iris
McClure Taunton of Jonesville, LA. A memorial service will be held
Saturday, August 1, 2009, at First Presbyterian Church in Pascagoula,
MS where Mr. McClure served as choir director for many years. Pre-
service music will begin at 12:40 p.m. In keeping with McClure's
request, a combined choir of persons who have sung under his direction
will offer music for the service. Rehearsal will begin at 11:30 a.m. in
the church choir room. The family will receive guests in Schneider Hall
at the church following the service. Mr. McClure was a very giving
person and music was the medium for what he really loved, which was
helping people. In 1997 he made the decision to donate his body to the
Anatomical Gifts Program at the University of South Alabama Medical
School, which further exemplifies his caring, generous spirit. In lieu
of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to First Presbyterian Church
Music Library, 1819 Pascagoula St., Pascagoula, MS, 39567, to help
rebuild the music holdings destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Funeral
arrangements by RADNEY FUNERAL HOME, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile,
Alabama 36606. |
