Simpson reunion draws large crowd

Descendants of William M. and Mary E. Milstead Simpson gathered at Ryan’s Restaurant for a family reunion. Photography, registration and visitation began at 11 a.m.

Coming from out of town were Ralph and Susan Thompson, Wayne and Jeney Williams, Jacob and Caroline, all of Hixson, Donna and Katie Harris of Lenoir City, Ernest and Pauline Simpson of Tullahoma, Constance L. Sussman of Arizona, Erni, Susan and Jessi Simpson of Ooltewah, Ron and Kristy Simpson, Justin, Monica, Zackary and Cera Still of Manchester, Cecil and Agne Simpson, John Lee and Wanda Downey, LeeAnn and Melvin Howser, Michaela, Melea and Miranda Howser of Pikeville.

Those attending from McMinnville were Thomas, Kelly, Kade and Tyler Simpson, Brinda, Sara and Cain Buckner, Malcolm and Linda Simpson, Dean Cantrell, Betty E. Howser, Dianne Mingle, Hal and Darrell Underwood, James and Juanita Underwood.