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Lynda L. Voswinkel (Boehm) (1962)

Beverly Buchanan (Fletcher) (1971)

Please keep my forever best friend, Patricia Kinard Regester (Class of 1971), in your prayers.  She's in a Houston hospital fighting for her life. She has a very serious case of sepsis in her blood which is affecting all her organs  

She had 2 emergency surgeries yesterday & is having another one tomorrow. Please pray for her and her

Kathy Culpepper (Gunderson) (1968)

Marilyn Maniscalco (Henley) (1965)

With great sadness, my sister-in-law Kay (Arleigh Kay Henley), Class of 1968, passed away Wednesday evening, Dec 10, 2025 from a very fast and unexpected heart attack. Obituary and arrangements for a Celebration of Life are currently pending.

Kathy Culpepper (Gunderson) (1968)

Carol A Pfeffer (Patterson) (1969)

So very sorry to hear about Arleigh. We were in Houstonettes together and she was funny, sweet and a great teacher to us newbies.  May she rest in piece

Rex Brown (1961)

We are looking for info on some football players of 1961.  They are Jesie Myers, John Best, Eddie Glass and Alan Cole.  Any info on these individuals would be greatly appreciated. Also Loyd Brooks class of 61.

Lynda L. Voswinkel (Boehm) (1962)

John (Lee) Herron (1962)

Today we honor the lfe of fellow clasmate Otto Leo Carl ,friend and Masonic brother .Memorial will be held inTomball Texas at Klein Funeral Home at1000 Rest in piece my brother Lee

Lynda L. Voswinkel (Boehm) (1962)

Pat (Patsy) Record (Freeze) (1970)

I have permission to share this information about Jerry Hood (class of 1970) from his sister, Shirley Stedman. 

Jerry's house has been completely destroyed by fire. While trying to save their home, Jerry attempted to put out the fire and in the process, fell from a ladder.  His sister reports: "He is currently recovering well, but it's going to be a long road.  He has 6 broken ribs, a small punctured lung, and a hematoma on his head.  The home is destroyed and not salvageable.  He has been in the hospital since Sunday and expects to be released in the next day or to.  When released from the hospital, he plans to go to his daughter's temporarily.  His wife, who suffers from dementia, is at her son's home."

I saw on FB that there is a go-fund me sight. You can find that sight on Jerry's FB page "Gerald Wayne Hood." It was created by Annie Phillips and it references: Rebuilding Jerry and Jackie's Life After the Fire. 

Patrick Duran (1977)

CATHY MAUNEY, Class of '77

I'm looking for friends of Cathy Mauney (Class of '77). Cathy died in 1988. Cathy and I were close in the mid-1970s.  If you were a friend of Cathy's, please contact me. I'm hoping to learn more about her life in high school and afterwards. Thanks, Patrick  Contact me at wmpduran@gmail.com 

Cathy Mauney (1959-1988), Class of 1977

Florence Higginbotham (Bailey) (1963)

Class of '63/'64 (Graduated early) Dearest friend, JoAnn Ray Miller passed away February 10th 2026. JoAnn and I started kindergarten together at Barrick Elem. She attended Burbank and the brand new Fonville Jr. Hi. Graduated from Sam Houston summer of '63. Married Lynn Miller and they had two awesome sons. Both graduated from A&M and JoAnn became one of the biggest Aggie fans!!! She loved the Lord Jesus Christ, family and A&M. 

                                      She will be missed, 

                                                    Florence Higginbotham Parnell Bailey

Kathy Culpepper (Gunderson) (1968)

Patrick Duran (1977)

I'm looking for friends of Cathy Mauney (Class of '77). Cathy died in 1988. Cathy and I were close in the mid-1970s.  If you were a friend of Cathy's, please contact me. I'm hoping to learn more about her life in high school and afterwards. Thanks, Patrick  Contact me here or at wmpduran@gmail.com

Mel Moy (1960)

I sadly announce the recent passing of a dear friend and classmate, Adele Palacios (Class of 1960).  Adele was a very popular, vivacious young lady who became a beautiful woman.  She was an extremely talented actress who, along with John Pfeffer won many top awards while representing our high school in thespian competitions.  It was not surprising that upon graduation she moved to Hollywood to pursue her acting career as an ingenue.  She starred in the Disney adventure film, Run, Appaloosa, Run and had roles in Get Smart, Kraft Theater, and Ben Casey.  Adele evenually married established actor Joe DiReda (The Sand Pebbles, but often most recognized by his long standing role in the daytime soap opera General Hospital.)  Adele's devotion to family motivated her to put her acting career on hold to devote her time to raising their two sons.  She evidently was good at that too because her son Michael not only played collegiate baseball for Pepperdine University, but went on to become a District Court Judge in Utah.  As you might guess, Adele never resumed her acting career, but turned her attention to gardening, golf, and watercolor art.  She became a very good watercolorist and a devotee of Thomas Schaller. She often bragged that she sold just enough of her art to pay for the brushes she bought.  I include just a few photos to remind those of you who may have shared the pleasure of knowing Adele.

Thanks kindly for your attention---Mel Moy (Class of '60)

Beverly Buchanan (Fletcher) (1971)

Loyd Brooks, Class of 1961, passed away a few years ago.

Judy Maxwell (1971)

Hello Everyone ~ I have not been on here in over a year!!! They say time flies when your having fun. Guess fun and life in general has carried on since last time on here. Sorry to hear of all the deaths ~ one of the reasons I have not been on here.

I retired May 2025 to stay home and take care of my husband that had a stroke. August 2025 called in hospice and he passed away September 19, 2025. We had a celebration of life March of 2026 ~ had a nice crowd here at our home. Tryng to get adjusted to being here with just my 2 girls (our dogs) have had several visits before and after Danny died, my sister Shirley, Rita Simms Bane, Connie & Bobby Hopper and Martha Buchanan Braden. It helps with friends visiting. I appreciate them driving up to see me. I moved from Houston 21 years ago and have not been there in 2 years. Miss seeing everyone but Love living in the country and NO I will not be moving back, several have asked that but there is no way I could do big city living, I'm a slowed down country girl. Out in the middle of the woods.

Hope all of you are doing well, hang in there!! Give me a shout sometime!!

Kathy Culpepper (Gunderson) (1968)

Lynda L. Voswinkel (Boehm) (1962)

Rex Cauthen (1976)

Judy, 

I thught i have not seen your posts in some time.  Sorry for your loss and hope to "see" more

of you on this forum.   You were always kind enough to reply to my questions. 

Rex Cauthen '76,  

(brother Kenneth class of 61? and sister Carol  class of 67?  )

Kenneth Smith (1967)

Friends,

My wife (Lori Wingate Smith) and I have inherited 3 cemetery plots in Brookside (off Hwy 59).

We already have cemetery lots and would like to sell these at $5,000 each.  If anyone is interested, please let me know.

Mary DE Lois Finch (Brown) (1960)

Hello, Judy.  I, too, have not been on this or any social media in sometime.  I was care  taker for my husband.  He passed to his heavenly home July 31st.  Even though he was declining in his health, I was not prepared.  His celebration of live was August 22nd.  After 57 years of constant presents in my life, it is difficult to be motivated just to get up each morning.  

Where do you live?  I think it would be nice to take a drive into the countryside.  May I call you and we can talk.  The last time we talked was at the Sam Houston dedication.  You can email me your phone number at Marydbrown@earthlink.net.  

Harlon Pickett (1960)

It is with a heavy heart that I post my loving wife, life partner and soul mate, has joined our Heavenly Father.  George Etta Ford Pickett passed away on May 6, 2026.  To say the least it was a total shock and has left our family in deep mourning.  From an active 81 year old to a hospital stay with heart failure.  George Etta graduated from Sam in 1962 and I graduated from Sam in 1960.  We started dating in 1959 and were married in October 1963. 62+ years and still not long enough.  We have 2 wonderful children and 2 awesome grandchildren. May a loving God bless our family with comfort and peace.  Kerrville Funeral Home, Kerrville, TX, has the obituary and service schedule.   

Kathy Culpepper (Gunderson) (1968)