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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.

08/12/08 10:37 PM	#71
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!

08/30/08 12:28 PM	#72
Pete Denning What's everyone been up to this summer since the reunion? Pete

09/03/08 12:00 AM

#73

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

09/07/08 01:00 AM

#74

(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

09/09/08 06:40 PM

#75

Robert (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!

09/11/08 10:07 AM

#76

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/

09/25/08 11:15 PM

#77

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.

10/06/08 07:16 PM

#78

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

10/13/08 06:52 AM

#79

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

10/23/08 10:35 PM

#80

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

11/11/08 11:05 AM

#81

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

12/10/08 03:33 PM

#82

Hello All - First off Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

This isn't our class, but a lot of us know or remember Lisa Fouts (PHS-77) from PHS days (or even before for me & others)

Thought I'd post her mother's OB.

Nollie

Ann Fisher Fouts
GREENSBORO — Ann Fisher Fouts, 75, of Greensboro, passed away Sunday, December 7, 2008, at Moses Cone Hospital.

A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Friday, December 12, at West Market Street United Methodist Church.

She was born March 23, 1933, in Tampa, Florida, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Fisher. She graduated from Sullins College and married her husband, Daniel W. Fouts in 1955. She was a devoted member of West Market Street United Methodist Church where she was active as a Sunday School teacher, Class Officer and served as a church hostess. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women and a sustainer in the Junior League of Greensboro. Most of all she was a loving mother and grandmother.

Mrs. Fouts is survived by her sons, Daniel Watson Fouts Jr., and wife, Cindy Cheryl, and Dave Fouts and wife, Catherine; daughter, Arlesa Fouts Leopold and husband, Vincent; and grandchildren, Daniel Watson Fouts, Jr., Rose Leopold, Daniel Leopold and Reece Fouts.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Watson Fouts, Sr.

The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday December 11, at Forbis & Dick N. Elm St. Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity at 438 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro NC, 27401.

Online condolences may be made at www.forbisanddick. com

12/30/08 09:05 PM

#83

Bill Grieser's mom passed away. Our condolences to Bill.

Barbara Grieser
GREENSBORO — Mrs. Barbara Grieser, 82, of Greensboro, died Saturday, December 27, 2008, at Pennybyrn at Maryfield.

A celebration of life service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2009, at Hanes- Lineberry N. Elm Chapel with Chaplain John Connor officiating. A private family burial service will be held in Duluth, Minn.

Mrs. Grieser was born December 7, 1926, in Aspen, Colorado, the daughter of Robert Hatch Nelson and Jane Babcock.

She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Robert Babcock Nelson, and also by her husband, Henry E. "Hank" Grieser, who died in March.

Barbara was awarded a Bausch & Lomb scholarship and graduated with a degree in chemistry from the University of Rochester, N.Y. She worked for a number of years as a legal secretary, and enjoyed many summers with Hank at their cabin on Heart Lake in Minnesota. Barbara devoted a good part of her adult life to tracing her family genealogy, work that had been started by her grandmother. Bringing much joy to her life was her membership of over 50 years in P.E.O., a women's organization supporting the education of women.

Surviving are her three daughters, Linda Fisher and husband, Al of Boston, Mass., Anne Wege of Fairfield, Conn., and Deborah Tribull and husband, Stephan and grandchildren, Sean and Sven Tribull of Germany; her dear late husband's son, Bill Grieser and wife, Andrea and their two children, Alec and Joseph Grieser of Ashburn, Va.; and her brother, Eric Nelson of Missoula, Mont.

The family will receive friends from 3 until 4 p.m., prior to the service, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405.

Online condolences may be made at www.mem.com

01/01/09 04:55 PM

#84

Surprise Phone call & Visit, to end 2008!

When my wife & I returned home after Christmas, she told me I’d better listen to the messages on the machine. (Knew I wouldn’t believe who was on it)

Classmate Darryl Waterbury had called. Tuesday night Darryl and his new wife Sandy, plus Sandy’s two kids came to the mountains for a visit. They were on the way to SC to visit Darryl's brother.

Hadn’t seen Darryl in over 12 years, with the exception of no hair, he’s still the same old Darryl. I had searched for Darryl when Pherby started this site and the plans for the reunion, but wasn’t able to find him. He is still living in the Cleveland Ohio area in the town of Concord Ohio.

Hopefully he’ll join the group in the near future.

Happy New Year to ALL!!
Take Care,

Nollie

PS - I'll try and post a photo of Darryl & family to 2008 pictures.

01/07/09 03:12 PM

#85

FYI... Page Class of '79 now has a website on Class Creator.
The announcement on the Home Page reads as follows...

Please mark your calendars for our upcoming 30th year reunion scheduled for October 9-11, 2009!

I happen to know quite a few people from the Class of '79 and I'm sure many of you do as well.
Let's see if we can help them find their peeps lol
Here is a link to the website

http://www.page79reunion.com/class_index.cfm

I'm sure they'll appreciate any info we can provide.

Thanks!
Laurann

01/14/09 10:43 PM	#86
Lisa Bell (Albertson) Do any of you remember Cheryl Farthing? I was recently a Hospice volunteer to her mom and she had not had any contact with her daughter in more than 12 years. Please email me at lisa@piedmontinspect.com Thnks, Lisa

03/14/09 09:42 PM

#87

Rumor, I’ve been hearing this week, has been confirmed!!

Classmates Abby Warren & John Taylor have tied the knot in Raleigh and ran off to Charleston SC for a honeymoon!!!

Congratulations to both these old friends!!!!!!!

03/17/09 09:49 AM

#88

Hello Pherby,

We would like you to post this on classcreator for us. We know that there are many of our classmates that would want to know.

Our father, George Edward Brown, Sr., passed away Monday March 16, 2009 .
The funeral will be held at Ebenezer Lutheran Church Wednesday March 18, 2009 at 11am.
The family will be receiving visitors at Forbis & Dick Guilford Chapel on Friendly Avenue Tuesday March 17, 2009 from 7-9pm.

Thank you,
Jan and Joy

Please email them directly with your condolences.

03/23/09 06:18 PM

#89

Brent Sander's father passed away over the weekend, service is Wednesday (3-25-09), should be in tomorrow's News & Record.

Nollie

03/24/09 08:14 AM

#90

Brent Sanders father's OB.

GREENSBORO — Mr. Harry Edward Sanders, 81, of Greensboro, departed from this life Sunday, March 22, 2009, at his home.

A memorial service, celebrating his life, will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at Irving Park United Methodist Church, with Rev. Brian Allen officiating.

Born the youngest of seven children, in Chester, S.C., to the late William Franklin Sanders and Kate Campbell Sanders, Mr. Sanders was a charter member of Irving Park United Methodist Church. Throughout his membership at the church, he served in many positions. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Marine Corp. He retired as senior financial manager from GMAC, after 32 years of employment. After retirement Mr. Sanders became even more active in the community. He was general manager for the Guilford Wildlife Club; life-long member of the Guilford County Shriners; and was a member of the Greensboro Kiwanis Club. Mr. Sanders also volunteered at Moses Cone Hospital as a shuttle driver. He was an avid golfer and was very generous with not only his contributions, but with his time to various local charities. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and granddaddy, who loved nothing more than spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Hazel Needham Sanders and all six of his siblings.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Brent Sanders and his wife, Sharon of Weddington, N.C.; grandchildren, Hayden Sanders (14) and Hailey Sanders (11); and numerous nieces and nephews.

A reception will follow in the church Fellowship Hall, following the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kids First of the Carolinas, P.O. Box 17028, Charlotte, NC 28227.

Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm St. Chapel has the honor of assisting the Sanders family.

http://www.legacy.com/news-record/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=125429858

05/19/09 06:57 PM

#91

Julie Allen (Brown)

hello to all.... i am almost a year late with an update on the past 30 years... so here goes an abbreviated history.....
married darrell(pirate grad 76) in 1983
bradley born in 1986-currently completed his first year of grad school at ecu... go pirates.....
breanna born in 91- will graduate from northwest guilford june 5 and then off to uncw for pre-optometry in august
had a few jobs and then landed one working for the volvo truck heavy duty dealership in kernersville working in the parts dept. was there for 10 years and then moved to a job at world headquarters on national service road in 92. curretly have been there for 25 years. volvo being a global comapny i have had the opportunity to travel to places i could have never imagened going without working for volvo. way too many trips to goteborg sweden but 2 years ago i have some great travel to curitiba brazil and sydney then brisbane australia... and yes i petted both roos and koalas... and yes koalas are cuter in person that you could ever imagine... unfortunately due to the current economy all of our travel has been frozen so i have not been out for the states for almost a year... and its killing me... i was supposed to have gone in june but that got canned.... oh well... i am sure glad to still have a job even if no travel.... anybody that wants to communicate with me i am ready to chat.....

06/06/09 12:53 PM

#92