Our community is saddened by the death of Rev. Reginald Terrell “Reggie” Pinkston who transitioned Tuesday, August 6th at his home. He was the oldest child of Mrs. Dorothy Pinkston and Coach Roy Pinkston. Our prayers are with his family especially his parents, children Bethany (Timothy) Meyers, Reginald, Jr., VonJon, Kenyatta Scott and Porche (Jeremy) Jackson, grandchildren, and siblings LaWanda, Arnedral, Todd, Josh, Halisa, and Joey. Mapp Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
We are saddened by the death of Ms. Vashti “Shonta” Ford who transitioned August 3rd and was memorialized Saturday, August 10th at Union Grove M. B. Church. Pastor Rochelle Wright officiated and delivered her eulogy. Mrs. Ira Payton was the mistress of order and other program participants included Revs. Chris Thompson, Billy Fenderson, and John Lyles. Jamal Roberts provided a musical selection. Please keep her family in your prayers especially her children Chardonna (Snip) Adams and Tyrese Ford. Wolf Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Please continue to remember our readers who are facing health challenges especially Mrs. Lucy V. Moore who had outpatient surgery and is recuperating at home; Mrs. Victoria Gray who has been released from the hospital in Nashville and is recuperating at home; and John “Butch” Wilson who is preparing for surgery.
Our community responded, in a very positive manner, to the recent immigration sweep of more than 300 local workers on the second day of school. Many local churches, organizations and citizens responded to this crisis which resulted in children being separated from their parents. Special thanks to the United Methodist Church and the Trinity Mission which opened doors and assisted with the provision of food to children and families. A very special thanks to Rev. Sheila Cumbest, Chairwoman of the Trinity Mission Board of Directors and other board members. Thanks to other organizations such as St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Catholic Charities, Excel, Scott County Baptist Association, Morton’s We Care, and other local churches for opening their hearts to families in need. Kudos to the Forest and Scott County Schools, the Scott County Children’s Protective Services staff, Legacy, and the Scott County Bar Association for their immediate response to ensure the safety of our children. Additional kudos will be extended in next week’s column.
Happy belated birthday to Mrs. Authula Crout, one of 17 children, who celebrated her 93rd birthday (July 18th) at her Old Hillsboro Road home the following Saturday. We wish her our best and we understand she enjoyed her birthday cake and her special favorite ice cream. Happy Birthday Mrs. Crout!
Happy belated birthday to Mrs. Addie “Madear” Russell who celebrated her 93rd birthday at the home of her daughter, Bonnie (Melvin) Hodge Saturday, August 3rd. Family and friends showered Mrs. Russell with gifts, food, fun, fellowship and much love and hugs. Forest native Joe Tucker provided beautiful songs of jazz, blues, gospel, and soul music. There were also the Electric Sliders Bonnie Hodge, Betty Russell, Cynthia Melton, Ramonda Patrick and Patricia “Pat” Moore! In addition to music, dance, hospitality and fun, the food was delicious and specials were lasagna, fried chicken and fish, boiled peanuts, cakes, and much, much more! Locals attending were Eloise and Charlie White, Yolanda White, Aretha Gray, Cathy Stowers, Debra Fountain, Sherry and Bobby Spivey, Mr. Oliver Moore, Gene and Pat Moore, Myah and Katlyn Patrick, Emma Nelson, Katie Thompson, Tawana and Jaylen Clark, Beverly White Robinson via Columbus, GA and Constance and James III Burwell of Jackson. Mrs. Russell and the Hodge/Russell family thanks all family and friends for coming out to share in the annual celebration of Madear’s Birthday. We are looking forward to celebrating number 94 in 2010!
Congratulations to Forest High School honor graduate Chevon Denham who received her Nurse Practitioner Degree August 9th from MS University for Women! We are so excited for Chevon who has worked with the Slaughter Library and Legacy Foundation for many years. She is the daughter of the late Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Denham and the late Mr. Charles Denham.
We enjoyed visiting with Mrs. Evelyn “Lene” Smith who was home visiting her family. She celebrated her retirement and we hope to see her presence more often here. Congratulations Evelyn on your retirement.
Members of the Forest High School Class of 1989 pulled out all the stops and enjoyed their Class Reunion this past weekend. They enjoyed having fun, wonderful fellowship, and delicious food during their Friday and Saturday gatherings. On Friday, they fellowshipped at the home of Dewayne and Phyllis Brantley and they continued Saturday at the Farris Municipal Park Activity Center. On Sunday, they worshipped at Christian Triumph where they enjoyed the sermon message by classmate, Rev. Willie Robinson. Special thanks to Glitz n Glam Galore, Stacey Rasco, Lisa Bowie, D. J. Shannon Reed and photographer Tony Williams.
Classmates attending were Vicky Patrick, Roshae Patrick Spivey, Angela Youngblood Cross, Vickie Thompson Towner, Roxanne Thomas Cross, Veronica Robinson Williams, Brenda Jones, LaShaunta Hornsby Morgan, Beverly Ware, Cindy Harris, Joyce Walker, Necotis Hayes Williams, Jimmy Wilson, Todd Warren, Dennis Thomas, Dewayne Brantley, Deckie Arinder, Eric Gray, Michael Holifield, Willie Robinson, Terrance Bowie and Jeffery Hodge. They are looking forward to their 40th reunion.
Answer to Quiz Teaser 499: Scott County citizen Gregory Wash was a candidate in the recent 2019 Democratic Primary for Governor. Thanks to Susie Boyd, Florence Jones and Ronny Barrett for the correct responses which were provided by text, e-mail and phone.
Quiz Teaser #500: Which local family contributed two coaches at the Forest schools, one in Tennessee and Georgia, and more than 10 members to play basketball (boys and girls) at Hawkins High School and Forest High School?
