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Gretna High School
Class of 1978
40 Year Class Reunion
Memory Book
Gretna High School
Class of 1978
40 Year Reunion
Saturday, July 28, 2018
The Willows
Agenda
Registration 6:00 -6:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Catered by Dancing and Music 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Music by DJ Stuart Scott
Class Officers
President Jo Ann Shelton (Coles)
Vice President Denise Critchley (Hayslett)
Secretary Rosalyn James (Miller)
Treasurer Phil Dews
Reporter Robert Tucker
Class Motto “Looks Like We’ve Made It”
Class flowers Red and White Roses
Class colors Red and White
Prom Theme “The Way I Feel Tonight”
Prom Colors Green, yellow, white
Prom Flower Yellow Roses
Graduation Date June 13, 1978
Gretna High School Class of 1978
Senior Superlatives
Class Clowns: Janet Bennett (Myers), Mike Clay, Larry Dennis, Pam Henry (Swilling)
Most Intelligent: William Walton, Cindy West (Ward), Jeannette Pannill (Dawkins), Chip
Camden
Best All Around: Phil Dews, Rosalyn James (Miller), William Walton, Elane Smith (Huprich)
Best Dressed: Dale Tosh (Lilly), Phil Dews, Don Crews, Rosalyn James (Miller)
Most Dependable: Phil Dews, Elane Smith (Huprich), Rosalyn James (Miller), William
Walton
Friendliest: Don Ashworth, Elane Smith (Huprich), Rosalyn James (Miller), William Walton
Biggest Flirts: Janet Bennett (Myers), Edmond Fitzgerald, Pam Henry (Swilling), Steve Clark
Most Athletic: Jesse Jay, Rita Preas (Mullins), Elvis Barksdale, JoAnn Shelton (Coles)
Best Looking: Dale Tosh (Lilly), Jeff Blair, William Walton, Rosalyn James (Miller)
Most School-Spirited: JoAnn Shelton (Coles), Jesse Jay, Edward Lanier, Bonita Rowland
(Roberts)
Most Popular: William Walton, Rosalyn James (Miller), Dale Tosh (Lilly), Phil Dews
Most Musical: Janet Bennett (Myers), Larry Dennis, Tommy Hunt, Jeannette Pannill
(Dawkins)
Most Likely to Succeed: Betsy Nuckols (Fisher), Chip Camden, Rosalyn James (Miller),
William Walton
Flashback to 1978 Music
Top 10 Singles:
1. "Night Fever" - Bee Gees (First chart appearance: 2/11/78; Highest position: #1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ihs-vT9T3Q
2. "Shadow Dancing" - Andy Gibb (4/22/78; #1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcHlL6PR5NU
3. "Stayin' Alive" - Bee Gees (12/24/77; #1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3b9gOtQoq4
4. "Kiss You All Over" - Exile (8/5/78; #1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJJQpSzDgC0
5. "Three Times A Lady" - Commodores (7/8/78; #1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4dl6JSf-bc
6. "Boogie Oogie Oogie" - A Taste of Honey (7/22/78; #1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvIydHPhb98
7. "Baby Come Back" - Player (11/19/77; #1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYpAa5MOzMU
8. "Emotion" - Samantha Sang (1/7/78; #3)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEMGp-xkUEE
9. "You're The One That I Want" - John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John (4/8/78; #1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edffynKrkaE
10. "Grease" - Frankie Valli (6/17/78; #1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTqlLtwKZOo
Top Albums of 1978: Aja - Steely Dan
City To City - Gerry Rafferty
Even Now - Barry Manilow
Feels So Good - Chuck Mangione
The Grand Illusion - Styx
Grease - Soundtrack
52nd Street - Billy Joel
Live and More - Donna Summer
London Town - Wings
Point of Know Return - Kansas
Simple Dreams - Linda Ronstadt
Saturday Night Fever - Soundtrack
Slowhand - Eric Clapton
Some Girls - The Rolling Stones
TV
Top 10 TV Shows
1. Laverne and Shirley 2. Three's Company
3. Mork & Mindy 4. Happy Days
5. The Ropers 6. What's Happening!!
7. Alice 8. M*A*S*H
9. One Day at a Time 10. Taxi
Emmy, Best Drama: The Rockford Files
Emmy, Best Drama Actor: Ed Asner, Lou Grant
Emmy, Best Drama Actress: Sada Thompson, Family
Emmy, Best Comedy Series: All in the Family
Emmy, Best Comedy Actor: Carroll O’Connor, All in the Family
Emmy, Best Comedy Actress: Jean Stapleton, All in the Family
Movies Popular Movies
Grease Superman: The Movie
National Lampoon's Animal House Every Which Way But Loose
Coming Home The Deer Hunter
FM Halloween
Midnight Express Thank God It's Friday
Oscar, Best Picture: The Deer Hunter
Oscar, Best Actor: Jon Voight
Oscar, Best Actress: Jane Fonda
Sports Baseball: World Series winner - New York Yankees
Football: Super Bowl winner - Dallas Cowboys
Basketball: NBA Championship - Washington Bullets
Hockey: Stanley Cup - Montreal Canadiens
Tennis: Wimbledon Winners - Bjorn Borg, Martina Navratilova
Horse Racing: Triple Crown - Affirmed
1978 Prices House $ 64,370.00
Car $ 4,645.00
Milk $ 1.44
Gas $ 0.65
Bread $ 0.33
Postage Stamp $ 0.15
Average Income $ 10,671.00
Fads Disco
Bellbottoms
CB radios
Earth shoes
Streaking
Polyester shirts Leisure suits Pet rocks
Clackers
8 track tapes
Atari video games
Platform shoes Mood rings
Then...
Gretna High School (1966)
Gretna Middle School H & E
Dairy Freeze, Altavista, VA
...and Now
Gretna High School
Gretna Middle School Crossroads Restaurant (site of former H & E)
Dairy Freeze, Altavista. VA
Class of 1978 Membership Directory
Males: Note: Current confirmed addresses are listed. Member profiles are included only if submitted by the class member. Adams, David Anthony 5648 Riceville Road Gretna, VA 24557 Adams, Leroy D. 1289 Blue Ridge Dr. Gretna, VA 24557 Adkins, Lydell “Boo” 2228 Wade Road Pittsville, VA 24139 434-656-3871
Married to Kim Wilkes Adkins for 33 years 1 son: Chad Adkins and daughter-in-law Emily Adkins; 1 step-daughter: Shelley Dunn
and son-in-law Chris Dunn 3 grandchildren: Haley Short, age 13; Elijah Dunn, age 4, and Lawson Adkins, 4
months Journeyman lineman for 40 years, “I.B.E.W.” – International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers Union Adkins, Timothy C. 10893 Rockford School Road Gretna, VA 24557 Anderson, Richard Arthur, Kevin Dean 708 10th St. Blackstone, VA 23824 Ashworth, Don R. 249 Weatherford Dr. Gretna, VA 24557 Barksdale, Elvis 126 Basalt Dr. Fredericksburg, VA 22406
5407525191 Email: [email protected]
Spouse: Cherry Children: Kym, Elvis II, Keyah Grandchild: Larry Hampton University
Betterton, Larry 1446 Brushy Mtn. Rd. Gretna, VA 24557 Betterton, Michael D. 1660 McDaniel Road Java, VA 24565 Betterton, Phillip Wade 328 Pennridge Avenue Mountville, PA 17554-1067 Blackstock, Roger C. 369 Windsong Drive Lynch Station, VA 24571 434-941-6159 Email: [email protected]
Wife: Darlene T. Blackstock Children: Katie Underwood; Craig Blackstock; Kristen Blackstock; Kyle Blackstock 3 grandchildren: Hayden Underwood; Claire Underwood; Mason Blackstock Photographer/owner, The Portrait Place, Altavista Past Board Member and President of the Altavista Area Chamber of Commerce Altavista Retailer of the Year Board Member Altavista on Track
Blair, Jeffrey D. 2993 Climax Road Chatham, VA 24531 Brooks, Kenneth D. 1704 Telegraph Road Gretna, VA 24557 Brooks, Ricky T. 1609 Dry Bridge Road Chatham, VA 24531
Brown, Robert L. 15 Tilley Court Greensboro, NC 27405 Burnette, Michael D. P.O. Box 1227 Gretna, VA 24557 Callands, Ronnie P.O. Box 24 Pittsville, VA 24139 434-656-3929
Married to Sandra Callands 24 year old daughter Employed at BGF
Camden IV, Sterling, "Chip," Brother Eckhart P.O. Box 1066 7057 Toshes Rd. Pittsville, VA 24139 650-847-8009 Email: [email protected] Carter, Clyde 1030 9th Street Altavista, Va. 24517 Chumley, David L. 8908 Climax Rd. Pittsville, VA 24139 Clark, Steve W. 714 Carson Ct. Kannapolis, NC 28083 704-933-7789
Spouse: Joyce Davis Clark Children: J. Britt Clark, Erica D. Clark Grandchildren: Briana L. Clark, Eric J. Coleman, Lauren L. Lyons, Logan L. Lyons 1980 Graduate of Gupton Jones College, Mortuary Science, Atlanta, GA Member of Pi Sigma Eta national Mortuary Honors Fraternity President of Clark Funeral Home Inc. Member of Prince Hall Masonic Lodge Member of North Carolina Funeral Directors Association, North Carolina Funeral
Directors and Morticians Association, and National Funeral Directors Association Member of the Logan Optimist International Association
Clay, Mike K. 162 Courtney Terrace Altavista, VA 24517 Clay, Wesley R. 242 Blue Ridge Dr. Gretna, VA 25557 Coleman, Kelvin Coleman, Robert Coles, Robert Crawley, Jeffrey P. 640 Walkers Well Road Chatham, VA 24531 Crews, Darrell W. P.O. Box 692 327 Payne St., Apt. 48 Gretna, VA 24557 Crews, Don H. 1 Frank Ct. Stafford, VA 22523 Crews, Roger 284 Farmers Mountain Rd. Apt D4 Gretna, Va. 24557 Crews, Watkins S. 1779 Hubbard Road Long Island, Va. 24569 Dalton, V. Glenn 1784 Music Street Gretna, VA 24557 Davis, Glenn W. 945 Taylors Road Boones Mill, VA 24065
Dennis, Larry W. 361 Delta Dr. Hurt, VA 24563 Dews, Phillip Dean 2640 Roark Mill Road Hurt, VA 24563 434-324-4726 Email: [email protected]
Married to Terri Jacobs Dews Son: Phillip “Elliott” Dews Stepson: Ellis Wayne (Trae) Lambert III Retired from Abbott Labs in 2012 after 34 years of service Assist Terri with her business, Airabella Flowers and Gifts
Dixon, Louis Sanford 1821 Hubbard Road Long Island, VA 24569 434-324-9246
Married to JoAnn Poindexter Dixon for 39 years Four children: Jason (Camelia) Dixon, Delise (Allen) Smith, Tenesha (Andrakus)
Stone, LaSandra Dixon Four grandchildren: Jason, Jr, Zuri (deceased), Allen, Jr, Jordyn Employed at BGF for 40 years
Doss, Timothy E. 1130 Gandy Rd. Chatham, VA 24531 Douthit, Charles East, George Delvin 4430 Chalk Level Road Chatham, VA 24531 Fitzgerald, Edmond B. 3000 East Gretna Road Gretna, VA 24557 434-203-3000 Email: [email protected]
Wife: Angela Fitzgerald Daughter: Victoria Fitzgerald; Son: Ed Fitzgerald V Education: Ferrum, Kansas
Freeman, Wesley Gibson, Edward L. 245 Ivy Cliff Road Hurt, VA 24563 Goad, David P.O. Box 704 Hurt, VA 24563 Graves, Roy C. 307 Rexburg Ave. Fort Washington, MD 20744
Hamlett Jr., Melvin E. 221 Keatts Road Gretna, VA 24557 Hancock, Clarence E. 721 Wade Road Pittsville, VA 24139 434-944-5554 Email: [email protected]
Spouse: Cathy 5 children 12 grandchildren Took home study courses in electric and mechanics Technician for Sears Holdings for 17 years (retired) Currently employed in Maintenance at Hargrave Military Academy, also do some
cattle farming Member of Summersett Baptist Church
Hardy, David Lee 2721 Galveston Road Gretna, VA 24557 Harris, Lawrence Henry, DeVictor 568 Yeatts Store Rd. Java, VA 24565 Hodnett, Lawrence
Hodnett, Paul Anthony 3745 Fairview Rd, Lot #7 Chatham, VA 24531 434-713-2141
Wife: Alice, attends Fairview Baptist Church in Gretna, works in the kitchen at HGMA Daughter finished school and works at Walmart in Danville and had a son. Son finished school at CHS and 5 years of college at Hampton University Employed at ASPLUNDH Tree Experts for 13 years Previously employed at Columbus Forest Products for 10 years and farmed for 10
years Hogan, Dennis Wayne 4785 Music Street Gretna, VA 24557 Hoskins, Willard Michael 1547 Robertson Ridge Rd. Axton, VA 24054 Hunt, George M. 15268 Rockford School Road Hurt, VA 24563 Hunt, Thomas L. PO Box 791 Gretna, VA 24557 Irby, Dennis R. P.O. Box 536 Hurt, VA 24563 Jay, Jesse Lee 13820 D Queens Harbor Rd. Charlotte, NC 28278 704-492-4979 Email: [email protected]
“The love of my life and my sunshine is my wife Jenifer.”
Daughter: Beth; Son: Ryan; Stepdaughter: Ashley Five grandchildren ranging in age from 6 months to 15 years (3 granddaughters and 2
grandsons) “Everyone except for me and my wife live in the central Virginia area. We live on Lake
Wylie in Charlotte (last 2 years). It’s really nice after spending the previous 9 ½ years in Albuquerque, NM.”
BS from James Madison University; M.Div. from Duke University
Spent 13 years serving in the United Methodist Church, then spent 8 years in Child Protective Services in Bedford, VA, leaving there as a CPS Supervisor. Joined the Federal government after moving to New Mexico as a result of my wife’s work with the US Forest Service and I have spent the last 11 years as a Transportation Security Inspector with the US Department of Homeland Security. Currently the lead inspector at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Former Board member for Christmas in April in Bedford, VA Coached youth league football and baseball Active church member Received an award while in Albuquerque through my work there for Outstanding
Meritorious Recognition for Leadership Jefferson, Michael L. 769 Dual Tract Road Chatham,VA 24531 434-432-1447 Email: [email protected]
Married to Debbie Pruitt Jefferson since 1981 2 children: Lindsay, born 1986 and Justin, born 1996 1 grandchild: Lillian, born 2010 Worked at Burlington Industries for 28 years, then moved to Ennis Incorporated
where I worked for 10 years with the title of Lead Man. I retired in 2016. Johnson, Charlie P.O. Box 393 Hurt, VA 24563 Jones, Larry 305 Hunter Rd. Brookneal, VA 24525 Jones, Walter Keatts, O. Wade 4013 Browns Mill Rd. Rustburg, VA 24588 Keesee, Phillip Wayne 210 Dogwood Lane Hurt, VA 24563 Kinsley, Joe K. 108 Leftwich Street Gretna, VA 24557
Lanier, Edward R. 216 Chatham Ct Danville, VA 24540 Law, David L. 535 Tabb Court Harrisonburg, VA 22801-4344 540-435-7176 Email: [email protected]
Spouse - Michelle Law One son, Corey Law, age 26 Bachelor of Music Education, James Madison University, 1982, Magna Cum Laude Bachelor of Business Administration, James Madison University, 1989, Cum Laude Certified Public Accountant (1992) Worked for 25+ years in public and private company accounting. Major employers:
S.B. Hoover &Co., CPA's, Corning Consumer Products, Sysco Foods of Virginia, Graham & Poirot, CPA's.
1998 Employee of the Year, Corning Consumer Products, Waynesboro VA. Semi-retired since 2010; currently doing tax preparation and securities investing part-
time. Avid runner; major races include The Richmond Marathon (2014), Rock & Roll Half
Marathon in VA Beach, The Virginia 10 Miler. Numerous shorter races with several age group awards. Past vice president, Shenandoah Valley Track Club.
Tournament Chess Player with Class C rating. Other hobbies include reading and coin collecting.
Layne, Michael 290 Wyatts Road Long Island, VA 24569 Lingafelt, Charles Steven 4830 Highgate Drive Durham, NC. 27713 919-544-5567 Email: [email protected]
Spouse: Patti - married June 26, 1982 Children: Charles - age 30, works at the Department of Defense in Maryland. Hannah
- age 27 - works as mental counselor and music therapist in Asheville, NC BS in Electrical Engineering MS in Telecommunications Employment: IBM - Currently leader of IBM's (internal) Network Security and
Compliance organization. Professional Recognition:
o IBM Lifetime Master Inventor o Commissioner on the ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (the
volunteer organization that accredits engineering, computer science, and science BS and MS degrees)
Church: Active in local church and in building houses in Honduras (millbrookbaptistchurch.org/missions/global-missions/building-a-better-honduras/
Logan, John R. 175 Alpine Dr. Danville, VA 24540 Logan, Terry L. 9921 Rockford School Road Gretna, VA 24557 Luck, Raleigh E. 107 Dan Ln Danville, VA 24540 Martin, Mark A. 3321 West Gretna Road Gretna, VA 24557 Martin, Spivy Forté 146 Brushy Mt. Rd Gretna, VA 24557 Mayhew, Roger R. 512 West Sunset Dr. Dry Fork, VA 24549 McDaniel, Mark A. 109 Royce Dr. Cary, NC 27511 McNear, Charles R. 3200 Henrys Mill Rd. Vernon Hill, VA 24597 McNear, Darren R. 9017 Halifax Rd. Java, VA 24565 Moon, Charles Keith 3475 Wards Road Altavista, VA 24517 Moore, Wesley C. P.O. Box 922 Gretna, VA 24557
Moss, Marvin C. 497 Blairs Circle Blairs, VA 24527
Myers, MacArthur 1607 Summerset Road North Gretna, VA 24557 Osborne, Marshall Kent P.O. Box 626 Gretna, VA 24557 434-210-1579 Email: [email protected]
Wife: Laura Children: Mary O English-daughter (husband Josh English); Coleman Osborne-son Grandson: Colton David English Electric classes for work Machine operator for Mecklenburg Electric Cooperative Member of Anderson Memorial United Methodist Church and Gretna
Gretna Football Booster Club
Osborne, Walter David 600 Bel Air Rd. Gretna, VA 24557 Paggans, Robert W. P.O. Box 43 Hurt, VA 24563 Pannell, Randolph 130 Kennon Drive Danville, Va. 24540 Payne, Brian Pickeral, Timothy L. 245 Major Court Danville, VA 24540 Pickral, Timothy 348 Windy Rd. Gretna, VA 24557 Rawlings Jr., Emerson Leo 2145 Galveston Road Gretna, VA 24557
434-656-3198 Married for 38 years to Susan Children: Ashley, 31 years old, married, works at Urology Clinic Danville; Andrew, 26
years old, single, works at BWXT Grandchild: Emma, 5 years old Employed at BGF Industries in Altavista for 40 years
Reynolds, Aubrey E. 1988 Wilkerson Rd. Ringgold, VA 24586 Reynolds, Michael Teddie 4500 Wards Road Hurt, VA 24563 Riddle, Darrell W. 4493 Snakepath Road Blairs, VA 24527 Roach, Michael A. Roach, Robert F. 18 Bayview Circle Chaska, MN 55318 Roach, Tommy E. Roark, Mike W. 22 Sandy Pointe Dr. Bluffton, SC 29910 540-746-3783 Email: [email protected]
Wife Jennifer, 20 years. She is a teacher at Bluffton H.S. Daughter Jacy Elizabeth, just graduated from Bluffton H.S. 4.78 G.P.A. 28th in class.
Will be attending University of South Carolina - Beaufort this fall. BA. San Diego State in Physical Education Virginia Commonwealth University Education and Driver Education classes. Teaching certification in South Carolina for Physical Education / Health / Drivers
Education Technology Coordinator / Summer School Coordinator - Islands Academy. Webmaster School Website Editor - Morning News Broadcast Coaching
o Head Football Coach 605 All Star Game o Defensive Coordinator Orange County - Los Angeles County All Star Game
o Assistant Football Coach - Virginia High School Coaches Association All Star Game
o Assistant Football Coach - WSVA - Border Blitz All Star Game o Defensive Coordinator Pasadena City College o 5 years Assistant College Football Coach o 10 yrs Head High School Football Coach o 19 yrs Assistant High School Football Coach o Honored to have had 5 former players play in the N.F.L. o Honored to have had numerous players continue to play at the collegiate level
Founder - Beaufort County Jeepers Rowland, Lonnie 1901 Derby Rd. Gretna, VA 24557 Rudder, Randy Lee 3965 Allen Creek Road #603 Gretna, VA 24557 Scott, Dennis Randy 23256 U.S. Highway 29 Gretna, VA 24557 Slayton, Larry Lee 628 Spaniel Road Hurt, VA 24563 434-324-7150
Spouse: Crystal Diane Hunt Slayton Children: one son, Larry Slayton, Jr. Worked at Shrader Bridgeport Retired under Disability
Smith, Forrest G. 822 Clover Road Hurt, VA 24563 Smith, Harvey L. 73 Carter’s Crossing Lane Forest, VA 24551 Stone, Clarence 5970 Java Road Java, VA 24565
Stone, Gerald 1008 Java Road Java, VA 24565 Stone, Ricky P.O. Box 433 Hurt, VA 24563 Tardy, Richard 9633 Blue Ridge Dr. Hurt, VA 24563 434-509-6025 Email: [email protected]
Spouse: Elverleen (Monroe) Tardy Children: Andrea Robinson (36); Jennifer Tardy (35) 4 grandchildren Attended CVCC Retired from over 30 years in manufacturing with 20 years as a production supervisor
Terry, Elmer 167 Coopers Creek Ave. Spring Lake, NC 28390 Tucker, Davey L. 4805 Firth Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23464 Tucker, Lynnwood H. 4018 Mill Manor Dr. Midlothian, VA 23112 434-219-9701 Email: [email protected]
Wife, Heidi Son, Jake; daughter-in-law, Lela AAS from CVCC, BS from Averett College Retired from Abbott Labs after 34 years of service Working part-time at Altavista Instruments & Controls as Quality Assurance Analyst Member of Virginia Museum of History & Culture
Tucker, Robert M. 1180 Tucker Road Gretna, VA 24557
Tuggle, Gary 2019 Blue Ridge Drive Gretna, VA 24557 Valentine, Samuel Keith 577 North Summerset Road Gretna, VA 24557 Wade, David E. 5123 East Grace Court Williamsburg, VA 23188 Waller, James A. P.O. Box 985 Gretna, VA 24557 Walton, William S. 1013 Ware St Reidsville, NC 27320 Ward, Maurice C. 3808 Owens Mill Road Gretna, VA 24557 White, Timmie W. 934 Lambs Church Rd Altavista, VA 24517 434-944-7043 Email: [email protected]
Spouse: Deborah Richards White Children: T. Brandon White, married to Shannon Rhodes, Grandchildren: Timothy,
age 6; Arabella, age 1; Bridgette White Bland, married to ShaRon Bland, Grandchildren Maurice Bland, age 2
Education: Central Virginia Community College Employment: Abbott Labs, 1981 – 2009, retired; Part-time Humankind Inc, 2016 –
present Member of Masonic Lodge #204 Long Mountain
Wilkerson, Lewis 4612 Markham Rd. Java, VA 24565
Wilson, William C. 2673 Vandola Road Danville, VA 24541 Witcher, Sandy 1585 Dixie Airport Rd. Madison Heights, VA 24572 434-509-5136 Email: [email protected]
Married to my wife Christine Witcher for over 37 years. We will be celebrating our 38 years of marriage on Aug.3.
We have 6 children, 18 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Went to Central Virginia Community College (CVCC) for two years studding Social
Studies. Completed three years studies at the Amherst County Bible Institute on the Old &
New Testament. with a degree in biblical studies. Graduated from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA.with a certificate in biblical
studies. I have two ordination certificates, I am an ordained Minister and a Pastor of Promise
Land Ministries located at 612 Grady Street, Lynchburg, VA where wife is an ordained Co-Pastor.
I served in the US Military (Marines) for 4 years with an honorable discharge in 1979. I am a member of the Pastor Alliance of Lynchburg, VA, the United Faith with Work
Ministries, and the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Inc. Witcher, Wendell L. 890 Peerman School Rd. Altavista, Va. 24517 Womack, Keister R. Womack, Larry R. 772 Java Road Java, VA 24565 Wood, Anthony K. 480 Keatts Road, Lot 5 Gretna, VA 24557 Worsham, Randy 3648 Moons Rd. #B Long Island, VA 24569
Wyatt, Barry 5937 Riceville Rd. Gretna, VA 24557 Wyatt, Timmy 968 Dews Road Hurt, VA 24563 Younger, Major 544 Brownville Heights Ln. Java, VA 24565
Females: Note:. Current confirmed addresses are listed. Member profiles are included only if submitted by the class member. Adkins, Kim Wilkes 2228 Wade Road Pittsville, VA 24139 434-656-3871
Married for 33 years to classmate Lydell “Boo” Adkins Daughter: Shelley Dunn and son-in-law Chris Dunn; Son: Chad Adkins and daughter-
in-law Emily Adkins Grandchildren: Haley Short, age 13; Elijah Dunn, age 4; Lawson Adkins, 4 months Retired from US Postal Service in 2015 with 36 years of service
Anderson, Mary Hall 5065 Moons Road Long Island, VA 24569 Barbour, Joyce M. 25 Chambers Lane Gladys, VA 24554 Barksdale, Joan Craft 1217 Hunting Hills Rd Danville, VA 24540 Barksdale, Sandra F. P.O. Box 232 Gretna, VA 24557 434-656-1267 Email: [email protected]
One daughter M'keba Barksdale and one grandson Pinchello Bell of ATL GA. Barksdale, Shirley 9520 Halifax Road Java, VA 24565 Blackstock, Darlene Tuck 369 Windsong Drive Lynch Station, VA 24571 434-841-4766
Email: [email protected] Married to Roger C. Blackstock since 9/28/1985 4 children: Katie E. Underwood; Craig A. Blackstock; Kristen L. Blackstock; Kyle J.
Blackstock 3 grandchildren: Hayden Underwood; Clair Underwood; Mason Blackstock Employed at the Lane Company for 15 years as a customer service representative. “Became a stay at home mom after our third child was born and we completed our
family with four children. Now I babysit my grandchildren.”
Blount, Forestine Berger 1940 Van Dorn Street Petersburg, VA 23805 Booth, Delma 1155 Country Club Road Hurt, VA 24563 Booth, Shelia Hodnett 12511 Corter Avenue Fredericksburg, VA 22407 Boyd, Sylvia Dixon 366 Wyatts Road Long Island, VA 24569 434-335-5825
“My husband, Emmanuel, works for VDOT, also serves on the Renan Fire Department.”
“I have twins, Christopher and Crystal Boyd. Chris works in Lynchburg. Crystal is a PE teacher and works part-time for W.W. Moore.”
Two grandsons: C.J. and J.J. Employed at BGF Industries for 35 years, also fill in as supervisor. Sunday School teacher at Staunton Baptist Church. Also sing in the choir.
Brooks, Pam Jefferson 1410 Dry Bridge Rd. Chatham, VA 24531 Brumfield, Betty Dalton 417 Taylors Mill Rd. Gretna, VA 24557
Brumfield, Tina Overstreet 721 Blue Ridge Drive Gretna, VA 24557 Calloway, Debra Haley 881 Delta Dr. Hurt, VA 24563 434-426-6422 Email: [email protected]
Married to Ted Calloway for 13 years 1 daughter: Kristen
1 granddaughter: Emersyn Attended CVCC
Calloway, Sharon Clements 655 Edmunds St. #1 Danville, VA 24541 Carr, Dawn Carter, Carol D. 316 Lark Drive Chatham, VA 24557 Chapman, Christy Nichols 1225 Wards Rd. Altavista, VA 24517 Clark, Emily S. 804 Brownsville Heights Lane Java, VA 24565 Clark, Joyce 429 Farms Mountain Road Gretna, VA 24557
Clark, Joyce Davis 714 Carson Ct. Kannapolis, NC 28083
Clements, Reonetta 13237 Rockford School Road Hurt, VA 24563 Clemmons, Donna Pickeral 3732 Cactus Wheel Ct Las Vegas, NV 89129 Coleman, Cherrie G. 3655 Country Ln. Hayes, VA 23072 Coleman, Dorothy A. Barley 5940 Java Road Java, VA 24565 Coles, Joann Shelton P.O. Box 503 519 Farmers Mt. Road Gretna, VA USA 24557 434-548-3124 Email: [email protected]
Married to Ronnie Coles for 35 years Daughter: Lakesha Coles Townsend - employed as a College Registrar; one grand-dog,
Foxy. Son: Ronnie Coles Jr. - attended St. Paul College; has one son, JaCobi (age 3) Attended Norfolk St. University Graduated with a BS in SW and a minor in SOC from Averett University QMHP and Certified Family Counselor 32 years employment with Commonwealth of VA (21 years with Juvenile Probation &
11 years with Adult Probation) 30 years founder & Co CEO of Youth In Action (YIA) - Mentoring, Counseling &
Tutoring with spouse, Ronnie Coles 13 years Principal of Kingdom Dominion, LLC /Therapeutic Day Treatment school &
services Active in my church and family
Youth and Senior Citizen advocate Blessed
Cook, Catherine D. 12882 East Gretna Rd. Gretna, VA 24557
Crews, Debra Dalton 3204 Shula Drive Hurt, VA 24563 Crews, Rochelle 342 Church St. Danville, VA 24540 Crews, Yvonne Wise 260 Ferry Road Danville, VA 24541 Dalton, Robin Hines 1848 Music Street Gretna, VA 24557 4344018752 [email protected]
My husband Steve Dalton retired from Abbott Labs in 2017 and enjoys working with his honey bees.
We have 4 children. Our son, Donnie is an Accountant with NOVA Heath Systems in Northern Virginia. We lost our oldest daughter, Teresa, to cancer in 2015. Kimberly is married and lives in Bradenton, Florida with her husband Jesse and two children. And Kelley lives in Gretna and is an EMT with Centra Health.
We have two grandchildren, Allie Marie is 6 years old and Jesse Ray is 3 years old. Attended CVCC I am the Secretary/Bookkeeper for First Baptist Church of Gretna and a School Bus
Driver for Pittsylvania County. Davis, Donna Clarkson 109 Ridgeview Road Hurt, VA 24563 Davis, Joyce Shelton P.O. Box 1203 Gretna, VA 24557 Dawson, Phyllis A. 138 Ivy Cliff Rd. Hurt, VA 24563
Dews, Lana Rice 249 Two Pond Road Hurt, VA 24563 Dixon, Christmas Barley 1091 Leda Rd. Nathalie, VA 24577 434-222-1261 Email: [email protected]
4 Adult Children - Courtney, Calandra, Camelia, and Cedrick 7 grandchildren - Camiyah, Dynah, Caliyah, Caylah, Caitlyn, and twin boys - Collin &
Cameron Retired
Dixon, JoAnn Poindexter 1821 Hubbard Road Long Island, VA 24569 434-324-9246 Email: [email protected]
Married to Louis S. Dixon for 39 years Four children: Jason (Camelia) Dixon, Delise (Allen) Smith, Tenesha (Andrakus)
Stone, LaSandra Dixon Four grandchildren: Jason, Jr, Zuri (deceased), Allen, Jr, Jordyn Employed in production work
Dixon, Shirlene Callands 2212 Yeatts Store Road Java, VA 24565 Dodson, Joanne 9121 Halifax Road Java, VA 24565 Doss, Terri Pearson P.O. Box 100 Gretna, VA 24557 434-656-3206 434-250-9517 Email: [email protected]
Married to Calvin “Bunky” Doss for 40 years. 2 sons, Nathan and Pearson 1 grandson, Addison
Attended cosmetology school. Was employed as a cosmetologist. “Bunky and I are retired and truly enjoying our time together. We will be on vacation
when the reunion is. Tell everyone hello and look forward to hearing stories of the reunion from those nearby.”
Dowdy, Tammy Ferguson 9213 Grassland Drive Sandy Level, VA 24161 434-927-5151
2 children: James Arthur and David Dowdy Employed as an elder care sitter
Duffer, Betty J. Edwards, Lisa Shelton 452 Watlington Road Gretna, VA 24557 Evans, Tammy McDaniel 1103 Lola Ave #4 Altavista, VA 24517 Falasco, Yvonne Hedrick 2285 Payneton Road Chatham, VA 24531 Farmer, Shebbie J. 205 Green Tree Dr. Forest, VA 24551 434-401-2893 Email: [email protected]
I have 1 son, Fredrick Walker and his wife Laura. He is a 1st Lt in the USMC. They are stationed in Miramar, CA
AA in Liberal Arts from the University of Hawaii BA in Sociology from Lynchburg College Served 12 years as a US Marine. Successful career as a USMC including Drill
Instructor Duty. Currently working as a Family Services Specialist II at Amherst Department of Social
Services Real World Committee Member Voting Poll Worker Member of the American Legion
Ferrell, Debra A. 2820 Zion Road Gretna, VA 24557
Finney, Pamela McDaniel 1390 Azaela Dr Gretna, VA 24557 Finney, Tonda 1753 Victoria Rd. Chatham, VA 24531 Frazier, Rita Preas 56 Chimney Ridge Ct. Altavista, VA 24517 434-232-7407 Email: [email protected]
Married to Michael K. Frazier Son: Matt Stevens; Daughter: Jess Stevens Grandsons: Bryan Tyler Stevens, Joshua Reese Stevens, Jacob Carlton Stevens BA in Business Administration from Averett University Employed as a Supervisor at BGF Industries “The greatest accomplishment in life is raising a wonderful son and daughter. Now I
have 3 grandsons that I adore!” Gibson, Kathy F. 137 Highwayview Rd. Hurt, VA 24563
Grant, Cathy David 503 Prospect Rd. Hurt, VA 24563 Gregory, Rosa Davis P.O. Box 1014 Gretna, VA 24517 Gumbs, Sharon Mattox 511 Belsches Road Bumpass, VA 23024
Gunnell, Elizabeth Ramsey 2089 Burke Road Gretna, VA 24557 Hairston, Shelby Fuller 246 Meadows Farm Rd. Blairs, VA 24527
Married to Rev. Damon Hairston for 35yrs. He’s a self employed business man. “I have two beautiful daughters. My oldest TaShonna Jenae Hairston 33 yrs old lives
in Raleigh NC. My youngest Janeka Sheree Hairston 31 yrs old lives in Richmond Va. Neither one of my children is married therefore I don’t have grandchildren. I very proud of them both.”
Work for Pittsylvania County Schools. Active in church. I’m the First Lady of True Faith Baptist Church.
Hall, Brenda 8205 Rocky Ct. Raleigh, NC 27616 Hall, Darlene Elizabeth 3621 Telegraph Road Gretna, VA 24557 Hall, Karen Reynolds 12282 Rockford School Rd. Gretna, VA 24557 Hamlett, Deborah Hammock P. O. Box 95 Phenix, VA 23959 434-660-0629 Email: [email protected]
Husband: Howard Hamlett Son: Anthony Hamlett, wife Heather Hamlett; daughters Paisley Hamlett, Ava Hamlett Daughter: Rachel Canada, husband Derrick Canada; daughter: Addison Canada; Son:
Jace Canada; Son: Travis Hamlett; Daughter: Haley Buchanan Self-employed, D.H. Hamlett Trucking
Hamlette, Lucy Gregory 681 Flying W Road Brookneal, VA 24528
Hancock, Janet Farmer P. O. Box 223 1597 East Gretna Road Gretna, VA 24557
Haynes, Teresa Gayle 6012 Blue Ridge Dr. Hurt, VA 24563 Hayslett, Denise Kidd 1248 Ashton Court Goode, VA 24558 Hightower, JoAnn Glass 765 Arnett Blvd. Danville, VA 24540 Hundley, Kathleen Altman 1408 Glenview Dr. Chatham, VA 24531 Hunt, Arnita L. P.O. Box 668 Hurt, VA 24563 Huprich, Elane Smith 700 Beach Drive NE #602 St. Petersburg, FL 33701 813-778-2662 Email: [email protected] Married to Art Huprich for 34 years Children: Nancy, age 25; Paul, passed away in 2014 Education: BS in Economics, Lynchburg College “I left corporate America in the early 90s to become a full-time homemaker. After 23
years of focusing my efforts at home, volunteering, and home-schooling my children, I am now working for Doterra International. I teach classes on natural wellness. I love my work.”
“Art and I both work at home.” “We downsized to a condo in 2013. We love the simpler life and living in downtown
St. Pete.” “We both enjoy Bible study, reading and lots of traveling. Despite the trials of this
life, our faith is strong.”
Hutcherson, Connie Clay 1949 Harbor Dr. Hurt, VA 24563 Hutcherson, Linda Eanes 9299 Spring Garden Rd. Blairs, VA 24527 434-441-3759 Email: [email protected]
Husband: Ted Stepdaughter: Kristin
Grandson: Austin 2 nieces: Adrianna & Kaitlyn Eanes; 2 nephews: Robbie & Ryan Eanes Studied General Engineering Tech at DCC
Inge, Janice 3216 Iris Road Chatham, VA 24531 Inge, Julie 113 North Ave, Apt. 2 Danville, VA 24540 Jackson, Freda Wilson 3940 Derby Rd. Gretna, VA 24557 Johnson, Valencia Bennett Kelly, Joann Glass 765 Arnette Blvd Danville, VA 24540 Lilly, Dale Tosh P.O. Box 297 Gretna, VA 24557 434-851-2948 Email: [email protected]
Married to David Lilly for 38 years (Town Manager of Gretna for 42 years) Children: Jessica and Ian Godfrey (married October 2017). Jessica is employed by
Volvo in Marketing & Sales. Ian is an engineer at Volvo.; William and Atlee Lilly
(married December 2016). William is in the United States Marine Corps and a leader in Young Life. Atlee is a dental hygienist.
Master of Business Administration, Averett University, Danville, VA Employed in Customer Service and Production Supervisor at Sensata Technologies,
Altavista, VA Attend Gretna First Baptist Church and teach Sunday School Hosting a foreign exchange student from Spain 2018 - 2019
Logan, Cynthia 916 11th St. Altavista, VA 24517 434-309-1497 Email: [email protected]
I am divorced. I have two children, a boy and a girl, both are grown. I have seven grandchildren.
I am a supervisor at BGF Industries. Lovelace, Vanessa Loving, Lisa Talbott 6920 Old Roxbury Rd Quinton, VA 23141 McCluster, Shelia Hines 1440 Paisley Road Gretna, VA 24557 434-324-9219
“Married to Ronnie Gene McCluster for 40 years, June 23, 1978. Ronnie was hurt in 1987, so he’s been disabled for the last 30 years of his life, but seems to be coping well and is doing alright.”
“We have 3 children. Lucas McCluster married to Kaylyn McCluster, they have 4 children. Lauren McCluster, married to Brent Finney, 1 child. And Lafe McCluster who was killed in a car accident in 2013, who still lives in our hearts always! Left behind 1 son.”
Employed at Abbott Nutrition for 10 years
Looking forward to retirement, so I can spend more time with my beautiful grandchildren and my entire family. “God willing.”
McCray, Tammy Lovelace 138 Ridgeview Lane Madison Heights, VA 24572 434-841-1385
Email: [email protected] I have been married for 31 years and have 2 sons and a grandchild on the way. Bachelor of Science in Education, Averett University, Danville, VA Masters of Educational Leadership, Old Dominion University, N orfolk, VA Nelson County Public School Middle School Science Teacher; Nelson County Public
School Middle School Science Curriculum Specialist; Nelson County Public School Middle School Science Department Chairperson
McGinn, Sharon West 4056 Ambassador Circle Williamsburg, VA 23188 McPaters, Terri Franklin 112 Spartan Lane Gretna, VA 24557 Mayo, Arnetha L. 2422 Vernon Ave., Apt. 204 Landover, MD 20785 Meadows, Tammy Wright 2061 Weatherford Drive Gretna, VA 24557 Meeks, Donna Brumfield P.O. Box 715 11080 Rockford School Rd. Gretna, VA 24557
Miller, Althea 901 Ringgold Church Rd Ringgold, VA 24586 434-822-8547 Email: [email protected]
“I am single (never married) and do not have children. However, I am raising my great-neice, Skylar, who is a beautiful 13 year old girl.
Attended Norfolk State University and Averett College majoring in English/Education. “In 1981 I began employment at Goodwill Industries as support staff for people with
disabilities. That was my “Ah-ha” moment; when I discovered my love for this field. I have worked for numerous agencies over the past 34 years including Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services and Southern Virginia Mental Health. At present I
am owner of a group home in Ringgold, VA and support 3 gentlemen with disabilities.”
“My hobbies include reading romance/suspense novels, singing, gardening, etc. I would say that probably my greatest accomplishment over the years was getting to know God; this has made the biggest difference in my life; to discover that if God is for you – no one can be against you.”
Miller, Rosalyn James Monroe, Carol Hall 445 Cedar Forest Road Long Island, VA 24569 434-324-4789, 434-942-7866 Email: [email protected]
Husband: Leroy “Dewey” Monroe 3 children: Terrence Monroe; Tamisha Monroe Drummond; Jacob Davis 5 grandchildren: Nathan; Ciara; Brennan; Savannah; Malcolm Lead teacher at the Altavista YMCA Child Care Center
Montgomery, Martha Haley 696 Ray Mill Road Gretna, VA 24557 Moon, Sherri Shelton 2204 Moons Road Long Island, VA 24569 434-324-8870 Email: [email protected]
“I have been married to Eddie Moon for 40 wonderful years!! I wouldn't have it any other way!! “
“We have 4 beautiful daughters and 4 wonderful son-in-laws! All of our daughters are married and we have 3 radiologists and 1 respiratory therapist!!“
“We have 1 step grandson, 4 grandsons and 2 granddaughters and another granddaughter really soon maybe before reunion!! I am very proud of my family!!”
“Stay at home mom I was fortunate enough to be able to stay at home while my husband took care of us!!“
Moss, Betty Witcher 349 Long Short Road Java, VA 24565
Motley, Shelia Wilson 7393 Chalk Level Road Chatham, VA 24531 434-656-6595
“I married Wayne Motley after graduating high school. We will celebrate 30 years of marriage in August. He is a tobacco farmer.”
“We have one son, Jarrett, age 35. He has been married 10 years to Donna. They have no children and he is employed at BWXT. He also farms on the side with his father.
Certification classes for food preparation “I am a certified food service manager for Gretna High School. I have been employed
with Pittsylvania County Schools for 27 years.”
Pianist at my church for 45 years Motley, Terry Lovelace 1390 Jacobs Rd. Hurt, VA 24563
Myers, Janet Bennett 944 Mackie Avenue Asheboro, NC 27203 Norcutt, Peggy Kelly 108 Riverview Rd. Hurt, VA 24563 Oliver, Susan Hunt 16607 Shorewood Lakes Dr Houston, TX 77065
My husband is originally from Roanoke, VA. We have 4 children and 10 grandchildren, 7 in VA and 3 in Louisiana. Christian Growth Family Ministries Associates Degree Administration and BS in
Christian Counseling Palmer, Rose 215 5th Ave. Huntington Station, NY 11746 Paschall, Carolyn Altman 1333 Weatherford Drive Gretna, VA 24557 434-656-3906 Email: [email protected]
Proud mother of a son, Harlee Curtis Paschall Beautiful daughter-in-law, Megane Sue Paschall Grandmother to a three year old boy, Cooper Lee Paschall Second grandchild born July 5, Wesley Erle Paschall Attended Artistic Beauty College and Miller Motte Technical College Professional licensed hairdresser Certified Surgical Technologist Presently employed at Carilion Clinic, flex employed at Centra Health Scribe for Endoscopy staff engagement Past reading tutor for first graders, art coordinator at Gretna Elementary School Cross country and track coach for 11 years at Gretna Middle School and Gretna High
School, “Please stop me before I volunteer again!” Pennell, Karen Pickeral, Sandra Crews 117 Jasmine Rd. Penhook, VA 24137 Pippin, Shelby Crouch 1420 Jacobs Road Hurt, VA 24563
Married to Gary W. Pippin for 15 years One daughter: Jessica Anderson One stepdaughter: Jessi McCullock; One stepson: Wayne Pippin 3 stepgrandchildren: Savannah Pippin, Jordan Pippin, Chase Lukin Retired from manufacturing and cleaning business
Pippin, Shelia Watson 1577 Sycamore Road Gretna, VA 24557 Plunkett, Tanya 214 Ridge St Hurt, VA 24563 Poindexter, Dixie Shelton 514 Darrell Ln Hurt, VA 24563 434-324-7352, 434-485-4671 Email: [email protected]
Married to Gary Poindexter for 11 years (June 23, 2007)
Stepchildren: Walter, 21 and Kim, 19 BA, Social Science, Lynchburg College M.Ed. (English), Lynchburg College Post Graduate Professional Teaching License, Virginia Board of Education Retired teacher, Pittsylvania County Schools “Since Gary (my husband) is Mayor, I spend a lot of time helping him, volunteering
for the Town of Hurt. My “official” title if First Lady.” Poke, Mary M. 656 Peytonsburg Rd. Vernon Hill, VA 24597 Posey, Kathy Worley 216 Kit Lane Mebane, NC 27302 Email: [email protected]
Married to Todd Posey. I have a beautiful daughter named Karla. She is a rising 10th grader and plays the
flute in marching band and tenor sax in concert band. I also have a very cute dog named Fred. I work for Alamance Burlington System at E. M. Yoder Elementary as their Data
Manager. Pritchett, Mary A.
Reynolds, Jackie Anderson P.O. Box 712 Gretna, VA 24557 Reynolds, Robin Keatts 456 Keatts Road Gretna, VA 24557 Rice, Shelia Saunders 12701 Rockford School Rd. Gretna, VA 24557 Richardson, Delores Hammack 4462 South Boston Highway #5 Ringgold, VA 24586
Richardson, Gloria J. Rizzi, Brenda Warnstorff 4297 Glenview Drive Chatham, VA 24531 Home: 434-432-2722 Cell: 434-841-0776 Email: [email protected]
“I have 3 children (one is my sister’s son, who I raised as my own). All 3 served in the military – Air Force, Army National Guard, and Army.”
“I have 2 grandchildren, Ethan, 8, and Sadie, 5, who live in Arizona. Two more, Star and Letti, 3, who live in Pennsylvania.”
“I have 5 grandnieces, Bryana, 12, Bailey, 9, Brailynn, 5, Brooklyn, 3, and Beverly, 9 months who I take care of for my niece Bridget.”
“As I homeschooled my children I learned so much. We took trips out west, south, and even to Italy. As we travelled I would incorporate history and visit museums and historical sites along the way.”
“I still like to fly my powered parachute, though not as often as before. I like to boat, fish, bike and hike. I also like to golf. Though with my scoliosis and a recent broken wrist a lot of the activities I enjoyed, I’m not able to do very often.
“I continue to teach Sunday School, ages 2 – 8, and in August 2018 I will be working in the sound booth again at church.”
Roberts, Bonita Rowland PO Box 318 Concord, Va. 24538 434-298-7852 Email: [email protected]
Married to Tom Roberts, 36 years in September. Retired from Advance Auto and now works for New Londan Trailers
One daughter, Mary Colena Roberts – Colena. She is the Athletic Communications Director for The Savannah College of Arts and Design in Savannah Georgia.
Undergraduate from Lynchburg College MEd from Cambridge College I teach mathematics at Heritage HS in Lynchburg, Va. And coach JV volleyball. Varsity Volleyball Conference coach of the year 5 times and Varsity Softball
Conference Coach of the year 4 times. Rowland, Anita Mason 425 Oakwood Dr. Hurt, VA 24563
Rowland, Robin Shelton 625 Keatts Rd. Gretna, VA 24557 Rowles, Julia Matherly Royal, Pauline Rutledge, Linda Moon 1569 Jeb Stuart Hwy Red Oak, VA 23964 Shelton, Debra Cocke 1562 Elk Valley Rd. Forest, VA 24551 Simpson, Beth Saunders 174 Penuel Rd. Altavista, Va. 24517 Simpson, Mary Farmer 3249 Derby Rd Gretna, VA 24557 Smith, Loretta Lewis P.O. Box 573 Gretna, VA 24557 Smith, Sheila K. Stephens, Sheila Dickerson 901 North Main St. Lot 13 Gretna, VA 24557 Stone, Patricia A. P.O. Box 6 Java, VA 24565 434-432-2271 Stone, Paulett Crews 548 Hodnetts Rd Gretna, VA 24557
434-203-0688 Email: [email protected]
Married to Pastor Kell Stone 4 children: Cherelle Crews, Emmanuel Stone, Kell Stone, Jr, Eric Tatum; and a host of
adopted children 9 grandchildren, 5 girls and 4 boys Employed as 911 dispatcher for 28 years. Received many awards and accolades for
training and teaching throughout my career as a dispatcher. I was also a supervisor throughout my career as well.
Very active in the community with a variety of programs that feed families each month. Work with a program to provide jobs for the youth and keep our community clean. Also focus on empowering women and mentoring the youth. First Lady of the church and director and coordinator of the Women’s Ministry in our church.
Stone, Shirley Harris 1157 Straightstone Rd Gretna, VA 24557 Swann, Alease Glass 75 James W. Davis Lane Sandford, NC 27330 Swilling, Pam Henry 18700 Rodney Ct. Accokeek, MD 20607 Tardy, Elverleen Monroe 9633 Blue Ridge Dr. Hurt, VA 24563 434-509-6025 Email: [email protected]
Spouse; Richard Tardy Children: Andrea Robinson; Jennifer Tardy Grandchildren: 4 Attended Miller-Motte Technical College
Employment: o Over 20 years in manufacturing o Over 10 years in the medical field o Over 5 years as an ophthalmic assistant and technician o Present: Retired
Taylor, Linda Brooks
P.O. Box 123 Hurt, VA 24563 Terry, Gwendolyn D. 134 Allison Dr. Danville, VA 24541 Thomas, Joyce M. Tucker, Heidi Shelton 4018 Mill Manor Dr. Midlothian, VA 23112 434-660-3008 Email: [email protected]
Married to Lynn Tucker for 39 years One son, Jake, daughter-in-law, Lela Expecting a grandchild in December Attended CVCC Was employed at Barnes & Noble and Altavista Elementary School
Turbyfill, Joan Stevens 977 Ridgecrest Dr. Danville, VA 24540 434-251-6832 Email: [email protected]
Spouse: David R. Turbyfill, married 35 years BS in Business Education , Averett College (University), Danville, VA, 1982 Graduate courses at Virginia Tech Current Employment:
o Accounting and Finance Manager for The Golden Leaf Bistro, Danville, VA o Adjunct faculty member at Danville Community College, Business Division,
28 years o Mary Kay Senior Sales Director since Feb. 1, 2003
Previous Employment: o Instructor, National Business College, Danville, VA, 1987 – 1991 o Administrative Assistant at Danville Insulating and Window Company for 23
years, 1987 – 2010 o Secretary for Student Development at Longwood College, Farmville, VA , 1983
– 1986 Danville Founders BNI chapter member for 15 years Youth Sunday School Teacher, Children’s Church Leader at Schoolfield Baptist
Church, Danville, VA 1986 Employee Achievement Award, Longwood College, Farmville, VA
1991 Outstanding Faculty Member Award, National Business College, Danville, VA 1995 Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Member Award, Danville Community College,
Danville, VA 2001 Dale Carnegie Graduate with the following Awards: Vision Award; Human
Relations Award; Outstanding Performance Award; Breakthrough Award Earned six Mary Kay cars Queen’s Court of Personal Sales with Mary Kay six years
Turner, JoAnn Myers 704 Byron Rd. Wilmer, TX 75172 Walker, Marilyn O. Waller, Laurie Pickrel 889 Burton Lake Rd. Chatham, VA 24531 Walton, Diane Ward, Cindy West 536 Eighth Street Altavista, VA 24517 434-369-1493 Email: [email protected] Married to Robert N. Ward for 23 years Children: Jessica H. Dalton, age 35; Joshua E. Dalton, age 32, Kinsey M. Ward, age 18 Education:
o Diploma, Virginia Baptist Hospital School of Nursing, 1981 o BS in Nursing, University of Southern Indiana, 2006 o MS in Nursing, University of Southern Indiana, 2008 o Doctor of Nursing Practice, Radford University, December 2013
Current Employment: Clinical Nurse Specialist at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Previous Employment: Registered Nurse IV at Centra Health in Lynchburg for 31 years
Professional: o Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing and as an Adult Clinical Nurse
Specialist o Author of several articles published in professional nursing journals o Member of MEDSURG Nursing Editorial Board
Professional Memberships:
o Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses o Sigma Theta Tau International o National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists o Virginia Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists o Phi Kappa Phi
Member of the Roanoke Valley Community Band Worley, Janet Lynne 2304 Breckenridge Court Harrisonburg, VA 22801 Worsham, Teresa Irby 2376 Kerns Church Rd. Sutherlin, VA 24594 Wright, Madonna Osborne 5180 Huntcliff Trail Winston-Salem, NC 27104 Wyatt, Twila Younger, Shari
Looking for “Lost” Class Mates...
Males
Richard Anderson
Kelvin Coleman
Robert Coleman
Robert Coles
Charles Douthat
Wesley Freeman
Lawrence Harris
Lawrence Hodnett
Walter Jones
Brian Payne
Michael Roach
Tommy Roach
Keister Womack
Females
Dawn Carr
Betty J. Duffer
Valencia Bennett Johnson
Vanessa Lovelace
Rosalyn James Miller
Karen Pennell
Mary A. Pritchett
Gloria J. Richardson
Julia Matherly Rowles
Pauline Royal
Sheila Kay Smith
Joyce Thomas
Marilyn O. Walker
Diane Walton
Twila Wyatt
Shari Younger
If you have - or can get - addresses for any of the above, or if you move before the next reunion,
please contact me. Thanks!
Cindy West Ward 536 Eighth St.
Altavista, VA 24517 Email: [email protected]
In memory... Charles Ricky Ballou (1958 – 2008) Inetta Pannell Barbour (1958 – 2014) Timothy Wesley Barbour (1960 – 2017) Dwight Aubrey Brown (1960 – 2008) Calvin Carter Wayne Phillip (Phil) Crews (1959 – 2018) Barry Kendall Dalton (1960 – 1991) Jeanette Panill Dawkins Ricardo Miaquez DelaCruz Sherry Dewberry (1960 – 2017) Sheila Dixon (1960 – 2010) James Morris Dunn (1960 – 1988) Elizabeth Corinne Durham (1960 – 2006) Cynthia Jennings Evans (1960 – 2017) Calvin Farmer Cynthia Dalton Glenn (1959 – 2017) Bobby Graves Jewel Whitfield Hubbard (1959 – 2006) John Hubbard (1960 – 2008) Billy Irby (1959 – 2013) Cynthia Frances Kendrick (1959 – 1984)
H. Carter Lewis, Jr. (1960 – 2003) Steve Lovelace (1959 – 2009) Victor Luck (1958 – 2007) Clarissa Hall Miller (1959 – 1977) Gideon Miller (1959 – 2011) Laurie Shelton Moran (1960 – 2017) Betsy Wooding Nuckols (1959 – 2013) Terri Hedrick Nunes (1960 – 2017) Kathy Ramsey (1960 – 2007) Judy Colbert Reynolds (1959 – 2018) Phillip Roach (1960 – 2012) Glenn Morgan Shelton (1960 – 2011) Brenda Coles Tucker Billy Willis Sandra Wilson (1960 – 2016) Netha Witcher (1959 – 2016)
Class of 1978
Class Reunion Committee Members
Darlene Tuck Blackstock Roger Blackstock JoAnn Shelton Coles Robin Hines Dalton Lana Rice Dews Rita Preas Frazier Cathy David Grant Sherri Shelton Moon Carol Hall Monroe Cindy West Ward Memory Book by Cindy Ward Class Website by Cindy Ward
Class website - www.ghs1978.com
Changes...
There have been a lot of changes in Gretna in the last 40 years.
Gretna Elementary School
Family Dollar
McDonald’s
Centra Gretna