Herman "Bill" Morris

Herman "Bill" Morris was the son of Uncle Will and Aunt Edna Morris. He grew up in Amory and played football for Ole Miss in the 20s.

Mrs. Ruby Rooker

I want to express sympathy to the family of Mrs. Ruby Rooker. Her daughter, Betty, graduated with me, but I don't think they lived at Plantersville when we were in school together. When did the Rooker family move to Plantersville? Betty and her husband are retired college professors, Betty taught English and now lives in Fulton. Her husband Terry has a wonderful Web site that I think you would find of interest: http://hillcountryofmonroecountry.blogspot.com/

Joyce Rooker and Carole were friends, were in the same class and worked together at the Tupelo Library.

I first became aware that the Rooker family lived in Plantersville years ago when I stopped by Cecil's and read a note on his door that he was walking. I turned in front of the Baptist Church and then turned on the road that came out at Jiggs Monts' house; however, they were paving the county road that goes to Verona and I pulled into a driveway to turn around. The mail box indicated that Kingsleys lived there. Since my mother was a Kingsley, I called a relative and asked which Kingsley lived in Plantersville and discovered that Ronald and Ellen lived there. Ronald is the son of my first cousin, Charles Kingsley, and I had met Ellen several times but did not know she was a Rooker or that her parents lived in the house next to the one I turned around in.

The Rooker family has been a part of Plantersville for a long time, and Mrs. Ruby will be missed.

Baptism

Will A. Morris, my grandmother's brother, being baptised at an advanced age by his grandson, Dan Cameron.

The Flynn Family

I don't want to start a trend as the last few post have been sad ones, but read in this morning's paper the obituary of Bill Flynn who grew up in Brewer. I had not thought of the Flynn family in many years and since I am delving deep in my memory, I would appreciate help from those more knowledgeable than I am. If I am remembering correctly, Bill's father was very active with sports and especially baseball in Brewer and worked with Cecil to provide competition for the area. I can still picture Mr. Flynn. Bill was four years older than I, but I think his brother, Philip, was about my age.

Can someone provide more information on the Flynn family?

Henry Lemmons

A sad way to begin the week, but I want to offer sympathy to the family of Henry Lemmons. Henry and I graduated together at Tupelo High School, but I first knew Henry when he was a member of the Verona basketball and baseball teams that played Plantersville. Coincidentally, Henry and I joined the National Guard on the same day and served in the guard together for several years.

Mrs. Grey Collier

Sympathy to Bobby, Charles and Jeff and their families; I talked with Mrs. Grey's grandson, Barry Collier, not long ago and though she had entered a nursing home, her health was good.

As many of you know, Mike and I along with Jerry Carr used to have breakfast together once a week, and when Mrs. Grey was visiting about three years ago, Mike brought her and we have a wonderful visit. I also saw Mrs. Grey, sadly enough, at Mike's funeral last year, and only a few months later her only daughter, Shirley, died.

After I wrote the above, I went to meet Jerry Carr for breakfast and saw Kay Collier, Mike's wife at the restaurant, who told us she was with Mrs. Grey when she passed away. If I understood Kay correctly, Mrs. Grey had been sick for several weeks. The funeral is tomorrow, Tuesday, at two. I wish I could be there but have a doctor's appointment that I need to keep.

Remembering Mrs. Gibens

I was in the tenth grade the last year that Plantersville had a high school and transferred to Tupelo High and therefore did not attend Lawhon as did many of you who are younger than I am; hence, I did not know Mrs. Gibens as a teacher.

I remember, or think I do, around 1950, my mother telling me she was going to Alliene's for a club meeting, I think my mother was a co-host, and I thought she was going to Butch's house and wondered why I couldn't go along and play with him; she laughed and told me that it was at Alliene Gibens' house.

In the late 50s, I finally worked up enough nerve to get my driver's license one Friday afternoon, and that night I was allowed to take the car for the first time; the first place I drove by myself was to Mrs. Gibens' house; she was giving a party for one of the seniors at THS. I can't remember who the party was for, or anything about the party, but will never forget the exhilaration of my first time to drive without anyone in the car.

Mrs. Alliene Gibens

Sympathy to the family of Mrs. Alliene Gibens. As many of you know, her daughter, Rosemary, is our mayor here in Clinton. However, I knew Mrs. Alliene long before I knew Rosemary. My mother and Mrs. Alliene were in several clubs together going back to the late 40s or early 50s. Many of you knew her as a beloved teacher at Lawhon.

Sunday Afternoon in Plantersville

I have a question about this picture of Uncle Ernest with Ernest Jr. and yours truly.  On the back of the picture it is dated 1946; however, I always thought that the store next door was not built until 1947.

Does anyone know when Doc Smith built the store?

Also, as this picture shows, Mr. Roy sold Shell gas while Mr. Monts sold Pure.  Raymon Stovall drove a truck for Pure Oil from 1949 until he became ill in the 60s.

Troy Kelly Family 1995

I posted a picture of all thirteen of Troy and Robbie Kelly's children last week; this picture taken in 1995 is of the nine who were still living in 1999 according to the note on the picture.

I know that Daniel Harrison has passed away; how many members of this family are still living?