Monday, January 5, 2009

former classmate David Chalk's mom passes away

I just learned from Jeff Hart that David Chalk's mom (Barbara) passed away this weekend. Some of you might know her kids Tony and/or Lisa. Visitation is tonight (1/5/08).

N&O obituary

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

GSHS on FACEBOOK! Two groups to check out

There are at least two Facebook groups now that may interest GSHS Class of 81:

1. Garner High Class of 1981 on Facebook - CLICK to view or join our group!

2. Potluck Social Group on Facebook & related Potluck on Dec. 5 - This is a separate Facebook group started by GSHS alumni Michelle Carlisle, to facilitate occasional potluck gatherings. This is for all alumni regardless of year. CHECK IT OUT!
****The first gathering will be Dec. 5 and details will appear on the Facebook group, so join the group for details and plan to attend if you are in the area!

Thursday, October 30, 2008

RIP Mary Ann Kyles Ingram, 1963-2008


(This notice updated 11/1/2008)
Mary Ann (Kyles) Ingram passed away on October 30, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was diagnosed in August of 2006 (just before the class held it's 25th reunion) with Stage IV colon cancer.

Mary Ann leaves behind her husband, J.W. Ingram (attended high school in Greensboro) and six children, ages 6 to 19, plus also her mother (Barbara Kyles of Raleigh), two brothers (Charles "Chip" Kyles of Raleigh and Robert Kyles of Middlesex), one sister (Kari Kyles Britt of Raleigh), sister-in-law Amanda (wife of Robert), loving nieces and a nephew plus many close friends and extended relatives. She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Lee Kyles (in 1984) and her brother Lewis Lee Kyles Jr. (in 1988).

Full obituary is HERE.
Some other photos and remembrances are HERE on the GSHS81 web site.

Plans are:
Visitation on Sunday November 2 in Matthews, NC (near Charlotte)
2:00 to 5:00 pm
Morning Star Lutheran Church, to be held at the chapel (1/2 mile from main buiding)
Chapel is located at 12900 Idlewild Road, Matthews, North Carolina 28105
http://www.morningstarlutheranchurch.org/

Funeral and interment of ashes on Saturday November 8 in Garner, NC
2:00 pm
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
2100 Buffaloe Rd, Garner, NC 27529
http://www.loljourney.org/

Anyone wishing to send cards or letters to the family - please write to me and I will get you the addresses. (tracy@tracyjanecomer.com)

FROM THE OBITUARY: In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 2100 Buffaloe Rd, Garner, NC 27529 or to the UNC Lineberger Cancer Center, CB #7295, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7295 to support colon cancer research.
(ADDENDUM FROM TRACY: If you contribute to Lord of Life you can mark the contribution "Ingram Fund" and in that case the donation will go to the family to help offset the tremendous medical expenses they have had in the last 2+ years.)

Peace,
Tracy

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

NEW site for GSHS Class of 1981 News

Thanks to Tracy (Rowe) Comer for doing the new http://www.gshs81.com/ Web site. She has a wonderful tribute to Sallie and other news that I've posted to the blog, too. We hope to start communicating more within the group.

Have a great week!
Sherry

Does anyone know if Michael Herndon was found?

Published: Dec 29, 2007 12:30 AM
Modified: Dec 29, 2007 02:41 AM

Wake seeks help with missing man

RALEIGH - The Wake County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Michael David Herndon of 9309 Daffodil Drive, Raleigh. Herndon was last seen Christmas Eve.

He was driving a black 2003 Ford Ranger pickup with North Carolina license plate number VXX-1693.

Herndon is a 45. He is 5-feet-7 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds.

Anyone who has seen Herndon or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call the Wake County Sheriff's Office, 856-6911.

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Monday, May 26, 2008

Classmate Sallie Jordan Rohrbach Remembered

New links 5/26/2008 -- We remember Sallie as a class:
http://gshs81.com/memorium/sallie_jordan_rohrbach
http://gshs81.com/memorium/sallie_jordan_rohrbach/comments.htm
(posted by Tracy Rowe Comer)
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Please keep Sallie's husband Tim, her family and friends in your prayers.

http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/2914262/

Sallie's body has been found http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1079403.html

5/21/08 - from WRAL.com http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/2923486/

5/21/08 - from N&O http://www.newsobserver.com/print/thursday/city_state/story/1081229.html

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FUNERAL will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 3 pm at Thomas Funeral Home; 401 North Ennis Street; Fuquay Varina. Phone Number for the funeral home is 552-4171. Visitation will be on Saturday at Thomas Funeral Home from 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm.
Visit Guest Book for Sallie Jordan Rohrbach


Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Rick D. Wallace's mother passed away May 19

Rick D. Wallace (wrestler Ricky's) mom passed away on May 19. The funeral is May 22 at 2 p.m. See obituary in the N&O at http://www.legacy.com/newsobserver/Obituaries.asp?Page=Notice&PersonID=110104900.

Rick and Fredda's address is 5024 Salem Ridge Road, Holly Springs, NC 27540.

(Posted by Tracy Comer from Sherry's email)