Mike Thomas

Hello Class of 73, Is everyone still alive and kicking or is everybody sleeping in this winter? Have'nt seem much  action on the site lately. Have noticedsome new class mates signed up. Wish they would write something on the forum. Hope to hear from anyone Someone was kind enough to pay for this web site and I think it's a shame we are not using it. Well, I Il shut up now. So let's hear from you bulldogs.

Pat Wheeler (Poole)

My sweet grandson's  --- Taylor 2 1/2 yrs -- Justin 9 wks

Diane Welch (Welch)

Robert Russell

Sandy Whaley (Baker)

Hi Everyone, Hope all is well. The spring is flying by!  Kenneth and I are doing just great. We have a trip planned to Arkansas this weekend, and several camping trips over the summer and fall months.  Work keeps me busy. Hope everyone is having a lovely spring. 

Diane Welch (Welch)

Hey classmates. Sure is hot out..................hope everyone has a cool summer

Going back to China in September..............

Jonathan Denton

Danny Woods passed away Sept 15. Don't know any details but they are holding a memorial at his home tomorrow Oct 1

Jonathan Denton

just thought i would let everyone know that Gerald Reed that many of us also knew at Eagleton passed away on Friday

Debbie Pickel (Harper)

I heard about Gerald (Jerry) passing...I was shocked...knew him from Eagleton Elementary.  He was my little sweetheart in 6th grade.  Sad to hear.

Mike Thomas

Hi everybody, Hope everyone is well and happy. Has anyone heard if we are going to do anything next year? I've had a few ask me. so if anyone has information please post on this site or on facebook. Everyone have a good evening.

Debbie Pickel (Harper)

Hey everyone (if anyone still checks this!)....haven't been on this site in way too long.  I hope everyone is doing well and hopefully, we will have a 40th reunion this year.  A lot of wonderful things have happened in my life since posting the last time...love to all of you EHS friends!!

Joyce Rowland

Hey Pickle. I usually only look here when there's a birthday notification. Most info is on FaceBook. Hope we do have a reunion and I get to attend. Can't believe it has been 40 years. Amazing.

Sandy Whaley (Baker)

Hey Gang, hard to believe 40 years has gone by so fast.  Now that football season has started those great memories of Everett High School, the band and all my friends come flooding back as if it was only yesterday! I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the reunion, we already have a holiday planned and will be out of town. So everyone who attends, have a great time!   God Bless you ALL!    Sandy Whaley Baker

Linda Porter (Hughes)

Friends, I hope you have a wonderful time at the reunion.  I won't be there because my daughter is getting married that day.  I had pneumonia last fall and it caused a slight bump with my heart, but my heart has been in a steady rhythm since Feb.   I'm teaching two days a week on the Oak Ridge campus of Roane State CC, so I'm good.  Hope all of you are, too. 

Debbie McKinney (Spears)

Hey Guys! Be sure and spread the word about the upcoming re-union. We would love to have a great turn out!

Looking forward to seeing many familiar faces!

Sandy Whaley (Baker)

Hey EHS Friends!   No one posts on this website anymore!  I know we have so many other social medias, but this was one that I always enjoyed reading.  News from my friends from the ole Blue and Gray!!!!

Susan DeLozier

Thanks Sandy for posting. I agree.  There is so many other ways to stay in touch now, I think this was even before Facebook.  And now I don't know if people has lost interest, forgotten or what.  I miss it too

Kathy Phillips (McBride)

Thanks for the reminder!  I had lost my link to the forum, so this email gave it back to me.

Bobby Bradley

The problem is people are just to busy TO STOP AN SMELL THE FLOWERS.
 

Janice Rolen (Erickson)

I always take time to stop and smell the flowers!  Until 2 cataract surgeries in the last couple of weeks, I just haven't been able to see them very well!  I'm amazed that the world really isn't yellow.  Getting old isn't for sissies, that's for sure!

Anna Faye Lynn (Presley)

First time posting so here it goes.  I Loved reading all about the years pass.  My  heart is broken with all the lost we have had.  now its time to enjoy the rest.  Wanted to invite everyone down to Tellico Indian Boundary for some camping and to have a great time this summer.  If anyone decide to come this way please let me know and maybe we can meet and have a great time.  I live at Tellico Plains (really Ballplay) but its close to Tellico Plains.  Its beautiful down here we have some beautiful falls and the parkway to Cherokee NC

Ben Harbin

Bonita Grider Lee passed away in Lexington Kentucky on September 1, 2022.

Janice Rolen (Erickson)

So sorry to hear about Bonita.  Her sister Rita, was in my sister's class and had a difficult time in her passing.

I'd like to hear what others are doing in their lives.  We're all at the age of retirement - what hobbies and activities are everyone keeping busy with?

Ben Harbin

Linda Porter Hughes, of Maryville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2023.

Linda, born on May 4, 1955, to John and Virginia Porter in Maryville, TN, graduated from Everett High School in 1973 and went on to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Tennessee in 1977. 

Linda went on to teach at Eagleton Middle School from 1977 to 2009 and attended night school during her career to receive her Master's degree in Education. 

On July 22, 1978, Linda married Melvin Hughes at Mountain View Church of Christ. The two were married for 44 years and had three children, Justin, Kerri, and John. Linda was a faithful Christian, devoted daughter, loving wife, caring mother, and compassionate grandmother.

Linda was predeceased by her parents, John and Virginia Porter. She is survived by her husband, Melvin; children, Justin (Chris), Kerri Thompson (Adam), and John (Molly); and grandchildren, Anna (7), Haley (5), Sarah (4), and Porter (2).

Family and friends will assemble for a graveside service at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Mountain View Church of Christ at 3102 Six Mile Rd, Maryville, TN 37803.  There is limited parking at the church so there will be a Celebration of Life service held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Friday, April 28, 2023 at Smithview Pavilion, 601 Smithview Drive, Maryville, TN  37803.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Eagleton College and Career Academy by mailing checks to 2610 Cinema Dr, Maryville, TN 37804 in memory of Linda Hughes for student and teacher supplies.  Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000,

Janice Rolen (Erickson)

Thanks for sharing.  I don't take the local paper and don't read the obituaries and wouldn't have known otherwise.

Ben Harbin

Donny Griffeth, age 67 of Maryville went to be with the Lord on December 6th, 2022 after a short battle with cancer.

Donny was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. As a car salesman for over 30 years, he was able to make his passion for cars and wheeling & dealing into his profession.
He never met a stranger or someone who he couldn’t talk into buying or selling something to. When he wasn’t making a deal, he enjoyed the calming of the Smoky Mountains. Donny greatly loved his kids, grandkids, family, and friends. He will be missed by many.

Preceded in death by: Parents, Don & Wanda Griffeth; Sister, Amy Baldwin; Wife, Patsy Griffeth. Survivors include: Wife, Vivian Griffeth; Children, Matt & Kara Griffeth, Lori Griffeth & Roddy Ballard, and Mark Griffeth; Grandchildren, Madison Griffeth, Makaylin Griffeth, Callie Krogulski, and Calder Griffeth, and Greyson Ballard.