The message forum is an ongoing dialogue between classmates. There are no items, topics, subtopics, etc. The most recent entries are shown below. If you wish to see previous entries, simply click the "Prior Posts" button.

Forums work when people participate — so don't be bashful! Click the "Post Response" button to add your entry to the forum.

Laurie Elmore Cain

hi all!
It was such a fun time.
There was joy all around the room!
Being able to see Ms. Poor and Mr. Clendenin was an unexpected surprise that i will never forget.

Great fun! Thanks for the memories!
laurie elmore cain

Jan Brown Smith

I was right when I said that July 12, 2008 would be a night to remember. I have attended all of the reunions and this one was the best thus far. I do not think there was a single person that attended that was not enjoying themselves. Catching up on old times or shaking it out on the dance floor.

Hanging out at Ham's was the beginning of a really great weekend for me. There is no such thing as having too much fun!!!! Thanks again to all of you who helped make it happen. Many thanks to all of you that I had the opportunity to spend time with this weekend. We are truly blessed to have such a great group of people in the same class.

Looking forward to seeing all the great pictures that people took. Thank you Terri for setting up a site where we can put all of them.

Laurann Holder Hooks

Hey Everybody!
The reunion was a huge success and I had the time of my life... it was Fantastic! It was so wonderful seeing all of my old friends, and I really enjoyed making some new friends too! I can't wait to see the pictures. I don't know about everyone else, but I would love to re-live that weekend all over again (now that I've had some sleep lol.) I think I probably slept 6 hours total the whole weekend. Let's not be strangers! Give me a call and let's go paint the town "Red & White!" I'm ready to go back downtown where things are happenin'! Maybe Greensboro's not so bad afterall.

Cheers~
Laurann

Lisa Whitley Chestnutt

Check out John Palmer's reunion photographs. He posted a few of Mr. "C" and Jane Poor Hansel. Great photos...John.

Lisa Whitley Chestnutt

Nollie Neill, Jr

Hello,

Sounds like everyone had a GREAT time at the reunion, the photos are great. Will look forward to hearing more about it and seeing more photos. Sorry we weren't able to make it, but it was wife's family reunion weekend, so I didn't even tell her about the reunion, because I know she would have wanted me to go.

I'm also posting this note, with more sad news for one of my oldest childhood friends. David Honeycutt's Dad passed away earlier today. My Mom just called to tell me. As most of you know David lost his mother last month. Don't know details yet, I'm sure it will be in GSO paper.

Again, sorry I didn't make the reunion would have loved to seen everyone. I've enjoyed catching up with some of you via this site & emails.

Take Care, Best to ALL!!!

Nollie Neill, Jr.
Ennice, NC

Laurann Holder Hooks

Thanks Nollie for the heads up!...

OH NO! David and Cathie were both at the reunion, althought David's mom had passed recently. I know, by hanging out with both David and Cathie on reuinon night that David's dad was barely hanging on, and they made it to the reunion anyway. Wow...BIG HUGS to ya'll!
That's terrible news... that really breaks my heart!
Life is so cruel... I'm so very sorry again David, another parent, way too soon! It doesn't seem fair!
I'm here for you David, Cathie & your family! Just pick up the phone or e-mail me~

BIG Hugs with Lotsa Love,
Laurann

Nollie Neill, Jr

David Honeycutt's father's arrangements:

Sunday July 20th - Visitation 5-7pm
St. Francis Episcopal(sp) Church
Lawndale Drive

Funeral Monday July 21st - 4PM
St. Francis Episcopal(sp) Church
Lawndale Drive

Should be in GSO paper tomorrow, if anything is different please correct or repost this.

THANKS

Michele Payne

does anyone know anything about lane peterson-class of 1978?? last i heard from her she lived in georgetown,sc. any info would be much appreciated. michele payne email psychrn22002@yahoo.com

Susan Einstein Walker

I've tried to find Lane Peterson for years. Last I heard she was in S.C. and her and her husband owned or ran a limo service. I can't remember her sisters name either.

Jill Worsham Sitton

Hi classmates!

I had a wonderful time at the reunion! It was so nice to see old friends and catch up on their lives and see pictures of their children (and grandchildren). Wish I could have had more time, because there were so many people I did not get to visit with.

Thanks to Pherby, Karl, Carter, Dean, Norman, and all the others who helped put our reunion together. It was such a fun evening and the location was great! I am already looking forward to seeing everyone at the next one! I vote for a 35th reunion! What do you think Perby!

Laurann Holder Hooks

Be on the look-out in your Snail Mail... My group photo came today! It's really, really good! Roger did an amazing job! He's my bud and I had faith in him. So glad he did us proud!

Rives Ingram Cox

Mine came yesterday as well. It is a SUPER photo. I didn't realize that many people were there! Great job getting everyone in a photo! He did a fantastic job!

Pherby Graham Higgins

We now have the capability to allow Guest Members to use the site. If you know someone who was not in our class and would like to re-connect, this is a great way to do it! My sister, Missy, is now a Guest Member.

Laurann Holder Hooks

Thanks so much to Mickey McLean for posting Elementary class photos from Ceasar Cone on his "Profile"! I told you... some of us go WAY back and the photos he submitted are truly special! I'd have to dig through my parents attic to find that!

Thanks Mickey!

Pete Denning

What's everyone been up to this summer since the reunion?
Pete

Laurann Holder Hooks

YAY...I heard from Pherby!!
OK Carter... you need to check in as well, OK?

Hi Laurann,

We left LA on Saturday for a planned visit to my parents' home in AR prior to David's deployment. David left for VA today for a couple of days of training and then will head to Camp Lejeune in NC for 2 weeks prior to deploying.

In addition to the mandatory evacuation by St. Tammany parish where we live, the Marine Corps also has an evacuation in place. We can't go home until the Marine Corps says so. I'm just glad we are here and not in some hotel in Dallas where the rest of the Marines are. It would be miserable to deal with a hotel room for an extended period. The wind and rain from Gustav is just starting to reach us here in AR.

I spoke with Carter on Saturday and he was headed to Gulfport to spend the night and then to decide upon his further evacuation to Jacksonville. I've tried to call him several times, but all of the circuits have been busy.

Hopefully, we'll go home in a couple of days and either assess the damage or bask in the glory of no damage!!!!

Thanks for thinking of us!!!!!!!

Take Care,
Pherby

Laurann Holder Hooks

(Husband of Ruth Halsey - Modern Dance Teacher/Page)
(Father of Karen Halsey - Page Class of '76)

Halsey Jr., George Thomas

GREENSBORO — George Thomas Halsey, Jr., 72, went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital after a lengthy illness surrounded by his family and friends.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1301 Alamance Church Road, Greensboro, NC 27406, with the Rev. George W. Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Guilford Memorial Park.

Mr. Halsey was born on April 2, 1936, in Wilmington, N.C., to the late George T. Halsey, Sr. and the late Inez Halsey.

He was a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, music major where he became a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. After graduating, Mr. Halsey had a full and exciting life. He was a Greensboro Police Officer then a claims adjuster for Nationwide Insurance Company. In 1975, he was introduced to the Amway Business. George and his wife, Ruth quickly became the first black couple in the history of the company to achieve the level of Triple Diamond. That achievement allowed him to travel all over the world, for pleasure and to motivate thousands. He was known for his big smile, bright eyes, loving and kind nature. He and his family were featured in the Ebony Magazine, Jet Magazine, Black Enterprise and several well known books spotlighting their achievements.

George deeply loved his family.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ruth G. Halsey (a.k.a. Mama or Poonkie); his daughter, Karen Halsey of the home; son, John Halsey of Oshcosh, Wis.; one granddaughter, whom he was so proud, Kislyck (Kissy) Halsey; aunt, Isabel Halsey of Wilmington, N.C.; cousins, Jimmy Halsey of Hampton, Va., Robert Sidbury of Greensboro, N.C.; "special daughters", Donna Marcus (fiance, Ridge Noble) and their son, Catia (John) Nichols of Salt Lake City, Utah, and their children; and a host of family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 2 until 3 p.m. at the church.

The family request that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Guilford County Animal Shelter. Checks payable to United Animal Coalition, 4525 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro, NC 27409.

Perry J. Brown Funeral Home is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Offer condolences at www. news-record.com/nr/obits/


Published in the News Record on 9/5/2008

Bob Loomis

Hey Classmates,

well it's official I'm coming to NC on September the 25th!

I'll be in Charlotte on the 26th for the day & spend the night in Greensboro. (I'm hoping ther's a football game at Page that night) Then I'll be in Greensboro for the day on Saturday & then in Raleigh that night. I'll be in Chapel Hill on Sunday & flying out of Greensboro on that Sunday. I'm hoping to catch up with some of you.

Let me know if I can put you on my itenerary! I haven't been back to Greensboro in almost 30 years! Yikes!

Pherby Graham Higgins

Son of Steven McBride passed away.

I just saw this on the internet. Steven, if you happen to check in on our class site, please know that our prayers are with you and your family.

Joshua Steven McBride
GREENSBORO — Joshua Steven McBride, 17, went home to be with his Heavenly father on Wednesday, September 3, 2008.

Funeral services for Josh will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, September 7, at Vandalia Christian School with Rev. Scott Hedge and Youth Pastor R. Scott Kidd officiating. The burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park.

Josh attended the 11th grade at Vandalia Christian School where he was very active and loved very much. In the 2007-2008 schoolyear, Josh was a member of the student council, Five for Jesus, and a member of the JV basketball team and was looking forward to making the varsity team this season. He was a loved member of Wlllomore Baptist Church where he was very active in youth activities, not only participating but leading by example and showing others the love of Christ through his own life and actions. Josh was full of life and enjoyed many things including guitar playing, deer hunting, paintball, fishing and Carolina Basketball but his true love was for others and showing them the difference Christ can make in their lives.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Frank W. McBride.

Josh is survived by his loving parents, Steven and Melanie Morgan McBride and his sister, Rebeccah Grace McBride all of the home; paternal grandmother, Estella McBride of Greensboro; maternal grandparents, Bill and Emily Morgan of Greensboro; uncles, Scott Morgan and his wife, Kim and their daughter, Ashley of Archdale and Justin Morgan of Greensboro; special aunt, Joanle Howerton of Fuquay Varina and many other cousins, family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 3 Sunday at Vandalia Christian School prior to the service.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Scholarship Fund at Vandalia Christian School in memory of Josh, 3919 Pleasant Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27406.

Offer condolences at www. news-record.com/nr/obits/

Nollie Neill, Jr

Hi All,

Received word this morning that Jill Worsham Sitton's mother passed away earlier this morning.

Don't know any arrangments yet, but will post when I know more.

Take Care,

Nollie

Nollie Neill, Jr

Jill Worsham Sitton's mother
Sept. 25, 2008:

GREENSBORO-Mrs. Mary Waynick Worsham, 86, a lifetime resident of Greensboro, went peacefully to be with her LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 25th.

Services will be held at the West Market Street United Methodist Church, 302 West Market Street on Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 3:00 P.M. Burial will follow at the family plot in Forest Lawn Cemetery.

All who knew Mary loved her. She wrapped her arms around her family and friends with unconditional love. Mary is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Jack Worsham; four children, Judy Hall and husband Preston of Asheboro, Leon W. Worsham II and wife Dottie of Greensboro, Jill Sitton and husband Jim of Summerfield, Jackie Wilson and husband Steve of Summerfield; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild; brother Joseph Waynick and wife Jan and sister, Clara Faircloth all of Greensboro; dear friend and caregiver Eula Clark; and beloved friend, Margaret Zee, who she affectionately referred to as her “Chinese daughter.”

Mary was a member of West Market Street United Methodist Church and a member of the Morris Class for over 50 years, where she volunteered in the church nursery and enjoyed the fellowship of Circle #1. In 1984 she was awarded Special Membership in the United Methodist Women. Some of Mary’s dearest friends are faithful members of the Tuesday afternoon Bible
Study, a group that has met regularly for over 25 years. Her circle of friends also includes members of the Twenty Readers Book Club.

The family expresses its heartfelt appreciation to Dr. John Russo and his assistant Melissa Dykes for their loving care of Mary during her illness.

The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 P.M. Saturday at Forbis and Dick Funeral Home, 1118 N. Elm Street.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405, Jubilee Christian Ministries, 315 S. Greene St., Suite 200-B, Greensboro NC 27401 or West Market Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 870, Greensboro, N.C 27402.

Laurann Holder Hooks

HELLO,

MY SISTER FOUND A CLASS RING (SMALL, PROBABLY BELONGS TO A FEMALE)IN HER YARD ON GREENDALE DRIVE IN MOUNT HOLLY, NC.
THE RING SAYS "PAGE PIRATES" YEAR "1973". THE INITIALS INSCRIBED ON THE INSIDE OF THE RING ARE "PGB". THE TOWN OF MOUNT HOLLY, NC IS JUST 12 MILES WEST OF CHARLOTTE, NC.
SHE (WE) WOULD LIKE TO TRY TO LOCATE THE OWNER IF POSSIBLE, SO WE COULD RETURN THE RING. WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP THAT YOU MIGHT BE ABLE TO GIVE US. I KNOW THIS IS PROBABLY A LONG SHOT, BUT WE THOUGHT WE WOULD GIVE IT A TRY.

THANKS AGAIN FOR ANY HELP

MSGT MICHAEL R. HUSKINS, USAF RET
MOUNT HOLLY HIGH SCHOOL, CLASS OF 1969
*******************************************************

Pamela G. Burcham (Class of '73) is listed in the 2007 Page Alumni Directory... No address was listed for her in the directory. Does anyone know how/where we can find her??

Laurann

Rives Ingram Cox

Bill Stephenson's mom passed away this weekend. My thoughts and prayers are with him.

Catherine B. Stephenson
GREENSBORO — Catherine B. Stephenson, 83, a resident of Greensboro Place, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 11, 2008.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, at Hanes Lineberry N. Elm Chapel with Rev. Russ Reaves officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park.

Catherine was born on December 18, 1924, in Rockingham County, the daughter of James N. and Sadie Thurman Blankenship. She owned and operated her beauty shop until her retirement. She was of the Baptist faith.

Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, William M. Stephenson, in 1967 and her daughter, Faye Stephenson Frazier.

Surviving are her son, William M. "Bill" Stephenson of Greensboro, N.C., and grandchildren, Kelli Elizabeth Frazier and Todd Stephen Frazier.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Monday evening at Hanes Lineberry N. Elm Chapel.

The family wishes to extend a special "Thank You" to Dr. Michele Haber, the staff of Greensboro Place and to Liberty Hospice of Burlington, N.C.

Memorials may be made in Catherine's memory to Liberty Hospice, 2309 W. Cone Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27408.

Online condolences may be made at www.Mem.com

Nollie Neill, Jr

Once again, having to announce sad news:

Katherine Wolfe O'Boyle's father has passed away.


GREENSBORO — John M. Wolfe, Sr., 81,died Monday, October 20, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital.

A funeral Mass will be held 10 .M. Saturday, October 25, at St. Pius X Catholic Church.

John, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was born February 22, 1927, in Charlotte, N.C., to the late Daniel and Mary Davis Wolfe. He graduated from Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, Va., Presbyterian Junior College, Maxton, N.C., and attended UNC-Chapel Hill. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Charlotte and Greensboro Lions Club for 50 years. A member of the Greensboro Home Builders Association and the Chamber of Commerce, John retired from Piedmont Natural Gas Company as a sales manager after 40 years of service. John loved golfing, gardening and his family.

John was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Daniel Howard Wolfe.

John is survived by his wife of 54 years, Irene O'Brien Wolfe and four children, Lucine W. Barker and husband, Jim of Raleigh, John M. Wolfe, Jr. and wife, Noel of Greensboro, Katherine W. O'Boyle and husband, Sean of Raleigh, and Dan F. Wolfe and wife, Kerry of Huntersville; one sister, Mary Davis Sleet of Charlotte, and ten grandchildren, Jennifer Barker White, Katie and Stephanie Barker, Meredith and Kelly Wolfe, Brian, Megan and Kelly O'Boyle, and Hayley and Luke Wolfe.

The family will receive friends following the funeral Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Angels Inc., P.O. Box 710, Belmont, NC 28012, or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Piedmont Triad Chapter, 1401B Old Mill Circle, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, www.jdrf.org/memorialfund.

Online condolences may be made at www.forbisanddick.com

Laurann Holder Hooks

Missy Basinger Plyler's father passed away.

Missy, please know that you and your family are in our thoughts & prayers.

Pryde William "Buzzy" Basinger Jr.

GREENSBORO — Pryde William (Buzzy) Basinger, Jr., 72, died at Morningview, Monday, November 10, 2008, from complications related to a long standing battle with Alzheimer's disease.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, at the First Presbyterian Church.

Buzzy was born in Albemarle, N.C., the son of the late Pryde William Basinger and Irene Matheson Basinger. While an infant, the family moved to Charlotte where Buzzy attended school and began playing golf. He became a very accomplished junior player and after graduating from Myers Park High School, Buzzy attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There he won the Atlantic Coast Conference golf championship. He later left North Carolina and was a graduate of Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.

After graduation, Buzzy went to work for Wachovia Bank and Trust Co. He continued to work for Wachovia and managed the Greensboro mortgage operation until Alzheimer's forced his early retirement.

Buzzy loved golf and for many years was the holder of many golf titles. He was a member of First Presbyterian church and attended the Young Men's Bible Class. He was an active member of the Greensboro Kiwanis Club, the Greensboro Wisk Club, the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, the Homebuilders Association, and the Greensboro Country Club. In his later years, he enjoyed his grandchildren and especially watching them participate in their sporting events.

Surviving Buzzy is his wife, Amelia Alba Basinger; daughter, Linda Basinger Plyler and her husband, Bill and their children, Kathryn Matheson, Caroline Edwards and William Weaver of Charlotte; and son, Pryde William Basinger, III of Chapel Hill. He is also survived by a sister, Jane Basinger Gage and a brother, Andrew Marshall Basinger both of Charlotte.

The family will receive friends following the service in the Virginia Gilmer Room.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405 or First Presbyterian Church, 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27401.

Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Offer condolences at www.news-record.com/obituaries