Sparkman: Residents enjoy season past
The holidays — Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s were nice here. We’ve only had a little snow twice so far, but have had very cold temperatures lately.
Best wishes are sent to all the school teachers, parents and students now that school is back in session.
Mattie Dukes, a resident of this area, and her sister, Beedie of Spencer recently lost their only brother, William “Bill” Brimer. He was a native of Van Buren County. Many other relatives survive. Two of his nephews, James Dukes and Jason Graham, officiated for the service held at Spencer Church of God. Burial took place in the old Sodom Cemetery.
Harvey Gardenhire Jr. of Sparta passed away Jan. 9 in White County Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Gardenhire Sr., and one brother. His mother, Hester Gardenhire of Sparta, two brothers and three sisters of Memphis and Florida survive. Services were held in the chapel of Thurman Funeral Home with burial in Davis Cemetery in Sparta. Officiating were Willie Young, minister of Roberts Street Church of Christ in Sparta, Joe Solomon and James Simpson.
Diane Dukes has bought a double-wide trailer home for herself and her mother, Mattie.
Georgia Officer of Sparta says her sister, Aline, is not well healthwise at this time. We hope she and all others who have been “under the weather” are soon feeling better.
My step-granddaughter, Dawn Alexander of Maryland and her brother, Drew of Dallas, Texas call me all along. I appreciate hearing from them and receiving all my calls.
Our prayers go out for all the churches and for peace among all nations. Best wishes to everyone!