Thanksgiving Update on Health of William Peters

I received the following update on Uncle William's health...

The wait is over. My son Dr. Ralph Peters called me last evening and told me he had seen the pathology report, and there was no sign of cancer. Isn't the Lord good? He knows the end from the beginning.

William

The following health update was received today from Uncle William:

The radiation treatments are over now , and I have had my two week follow up. Everything seems to be going well. I will have more follow ups in November, which will tell more.

Charlotte seems to be doing better now that the Dr. has taken away some of the medication from her. I will be going to see her after while.

William

James and Jackie 50th Wedding Anniversary

Congratulations to James and Jackie Peters on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married 50 years ago on October 19, 1957.

I posted this over a week before their anniversary so you would have plenty of time to send them a card or a note. I'm sure they would also enjoy a phone call or a visit. They're an amazing couple, and this would be a good time to let them know how much our family loves them.

Mark

Update on Aunt Ruby Proffit - More Surgery

Randy McIntosh called this evening to give me an update on Aunt Ruby. She is scheduled to have Surgery on Monday, Sep 24 to have a pacemaker installed. At the time we spoke, that's all the information Randy had; however, he was going to call Florida later on this evening to try to find out more. I'll update this posting when I hear more.

Mark

Aunt Ruby Injured in Fall

The following message was received from Randy McIntosh last Thursday (9-13-07) Unfortunately, Wendy and I have been moving into a new house and I just got connected to the internet after being "in the dark" for a couple of weeks. I spoke with Randy on Friday, and he told me that Aunt Ruby had surgery on her hip and that her wrist will be kept in a soft cast. The hip surgery went well. I'll post any updates as I receive them.

Message from Randy McIntosh:
Just a quick note to let you know that Aunt Ruby fell last night and is in the hospital.
Cathy (Ruby’s daughter) called and wanted me to let you know so you could get it in the family blog site.
Also she broke her hip and wrist. She may be going into surgery sometime today.
I don’t know the name of the hospital she is in, but when I get it I will pass it on.
Randy

A Brief Bio of William Christopher Peters

The following biography of W.C. Peters is from William B. Peters.


A BRIEF BIO OF WILLIAM CHRISTOPHER PETERS
By
William B. Peters
William Christopher Peters. Fondly known as (Uncle Billy) was born in Laurel County Kentucky on Thursday, August 24th. 1860. to John and Sarah Ann "Robinson" Peters. John and Sarah were shoemakers for the McNeal Company located in Laurel County KY.
William’s father died when he was only 5 years old, but he was ambitious and got an education
William was a school teacher in the 1880s and 90s. and into the 1900s. he was also A carpenter and engaged in farming. He was also a ordained minister. In 1917 he was first elected to the office of Laurel County Tax Commissioner, and was reelected in 1921. 1929, and 1937, he continued in the office until his death on March 10, 1941 exactly 60 years after his first marriage.
William met Elizabeth Lockaby in 1880 While visiting his cousins, Eliza and Louisa the twin daughters of George and Elizabeth "Reams" Peters. Elizabeth was the daughter of George and America "Reams" Lockaby, also a cousin to the daughters of George and Elizabeth Peters. They were married on Friday March 10th 1881. They had 10 children, see archives Sept 2006. Elizabeth died on MAY 17TH. 1903.
After being a widower for 5 years he met and married Mary Jane Creech on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1908. They had 5 children, see archives, Sept. 2006. Mary died on Dec. 07, 1918 during the fle epidemic, leaving him a widower once again.
After being a widower for 3 years he met and married Grace B. Davis on Monday, April 4th. 1921. They had 4 children, see archives Sept. 2006.
Uncle Billy went home on March 10th. 1941.

Uncle William Peters - Health Concerns

I received an email from Uncle William Peters today with the news that he has been diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus - in the VERY EARLY stages. He will soon begin undergoing radiation treatments.

Please make this a matter of prayer for the Peters family. Also, I suspect that Uncle William wouldn't object to a phone call or a card.

Mark

New Family Member - Abbey Townley. Great Granddaughter of Fay Peters Lunsford

Announcing the birth of the newest family member (that I know of): Abbey Townley was born yesterday to Heather and Brian Townley. Heather is the daughter of Grant Reed and the grand daughter of Fay Peters Lunsford. Now, you might think that this is a repeat of my announcement from last week; but it's not! This is the second birth in Grant's family in the past week. Both are girls. And Abbey makes two great grand daughters born into Fay's family within the past week.

Welcome to the family, Abbey!

New Family Member - Lily Fay Reed (Great Grand Daughter of Fay Peters Lunsford)

Mike and Constance Reed have a new daughter, Lily Fay. She is the great granddaughter of Fay Peters Lunsford (Fay from Lily - Do you get the connection with the name?)

We'll look forward to seeing Lily Fay at the reunion - maybe next year!

Be sure to let me know whenever you have news to post on the family web site. Photos are always welcome. Mark

Good Photo of W.C. Peters

Received the following from William and Charlotte Peters...

Mark here is a color picture of dad. Actually it is a enhancement of a black and white picture.

William and Charlotte

Jonathan Goodin

Jonathan Goodin passed away last Saturday morning at the age of 38 - the result of a heart attack. Jonathan was the husband of Vicky Robinson Goodin, father of Lauren and G.J. and son of Catherine Peters Goodin and the late Paul Goodin .

Services will be at the House-Rawlings Funeral Home in London, Kentucky at the following times:

Visitation:
6:00 P.M. Tuesday 5/8/07 At House - Rawlings Funeral Home

Funeral Service:
1:00 P.M. Wednesday 5/9/07 In The House - Rawlings Chapel

Interment:
River Hill Church Cemetery

The funeral home is located at 510 East 4th Street, London, KY 40741. Phone 606-864-2158.

Patricia Britton Sink

I would like the family to know that Patricia Britton Sink went to be with the Lord on March 27. A beautiful memorial service was conducted. at Carlisle Avenue Baptist Church with family and friends participating. The final message was given by her brother, Rev. C. Harvey Britton. We laid her to rest in the Britton family plot at Rose Hill Cemetery, Ashland, Ky. She is survived by her brothers, David M. Britton (Dottie), C.Harvey Britton (Peggy), and sister, Mary Louise Parsons(Bill) ; her children, Jon Sink, Harvey Britton Sink, and Kimberly Ann Trahan(Eric) and two grandchildren as well as several devoted nieces and nephews. Her memory will be cherished. She was the daughter of Harvey and Christina (Benge) Britton and granddaughter of Lou .Benge.

Please post this on the family site in case there are those who have not heard. Thank you. Mary Lou Parsons

50th Anniversary W.C. Peters Family Reunion

From Charles Peters:
The W.C. Peters Family will gather together on Sunday June 24, 2007, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. to celebrate our 50th annual family reunion. The reunion will be held at Sweet Hollow Resort Recreation Center located on State Route 2392 (old U.S. 25) between Lily and Corbin. Lunch is potluck and will begin at 1:00 p.m., so bring your favorite kettle (a deep vessel, bowl or pot loaded with something good to eat). The afernoon should be full of good fellowship, family stories, recreation at the swimming pool for the young people (or young at heart), horseshoe pitch contest, door prize drawings, etc. Get the word out to all the members of the family and let's make this a high attendance year in celebration of our 50th anniversary of the W.C. Peters Family Reunion.

Update on Patricia Anne Britton-Sink (3-15-07)

The following update was received today from Mary Parsons. Please continue to keep Particia in your prayers.

Dear Family, My sister, Patricia, is now off the respirator and breathing on her own with the help of oxygen as needed. She is still in CCU, Baptist East Hospital, in Louisville and is still in critical condition. However, our Lord has worked miracles thus far and we continue to pray for total recovery. For now we are grateful for the improvement. All her systems and functions are now performing within a normal range at last checkpoint. The nurses are amazed. So are we. Please continue to pray for we are not out of the woods yet. She is still responding to the antibiotics and pneumonia is a danger. Thank you, Mary Louise


Mary Parsons
gramsmlu@earthlink.net

W.A. Peters - Updated on 3-14-07

W.A. Peters passed away Tuesday morning after an extended illness. His services will be held at the House-Rawlings Funeral Home in London. Viewing will be on Thursday, March 15 beginning at 5:00 p.m. and the funeral service will be on Friday, March 16 at 11:00.

House-Rawlings Funeral Home
510 East 4th Street
London, KY 40741
800-307-0455 or 606-864-2158

The following is from the House-Rawlings web site:
William A. (W.A.) Peters
Age: 71
Visitation:
5:00 P.M. Thursday 3/15/07 At House - Rawlings Funeral Home
Funeral Service:
11:00 A.M. Friday 3/16/07 In The House - Rawlings Chapel
Interment:
Cumberland Memorial Gardens

Mr. Peters was the widower of Irene Rush Peters, father of Pam (Dean) Gilbert, Tim (Denise) Peters and Rhonda (James) Bishop all of London, the brother of Wanda Jean Brock of Hamilton, Ohio, Faith DeLaPena and Lloyd "Cotton" Peters both of Lily, Kentucky, Mae Bales of Keavy, Kentucky and Sue Vires of Mesa, Arizona he is also survived by 6 grandchildren.

Two Topics: Donations to honor Bob O'Connell and Peters Family Military Veterans' Quilt

If you were unable to send flowers or make a contribution in honor of Bob O'Connell, the family has suggested that donations may be made to the Peters Family Reunion fund in honor of Bob.

Also, on another topic: Aunt Ruby received only a few photos of Peters Family service men to use for the quilt she was planning to make in honor of family members who served in the military. Therefore, she will not be able to make the quilt.

(On a personal note, I thought Aunt Ruby's offer to make the quilt was a tremendously patriotic and loving gesture on her part. I'm sad that the response to her request to send the photos was not good. We lost a precious family treasure! Thanks Aunt Ruby for your desire to give our family such a special gift.)

Update on the Condition of Patricia Anne Britton-Sink

The following is an update from Mary Parsons on the condition of her sister, Patricia Anne Britton-Sink. Please keep her in your prayers.

Dear Mark, Please share the good news with the family. My sister, Patricia, is still living. the nurses are calling her their "miracle". She is still very, very ill but she does have a chance. Our prayer now is for a total recovery. Her kidneys are beginning to function on their own so we have s tiny ray of light for this. We do serve a God who is able to do exceedingly well. I appreciate so much the prayers of all. Please continue. I will let you know as she improves. She is still so ill and recovery will be in baby steps.. Thanks to all who are praying and please continue. Love, Mary Louise

Update on Arrangements for Bob O'Connell

Thanks to Randy McIntosh for sending in the following information regarding the arrangements for Bob:

Mark,
Here is what I have about Bob's funeral.

Florida Memorial Funeral Home & Cemetery
5950 US Highway 1
Rockledge FL 32955
Phone: 321-636-8943

Visitation Wednesday 6-8 pm

Funeral Thursday 1 pm

ORIGINAL POSTING:
Bob O'Connell passed away at 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 4 after suffering a heart attack. Bob's wife Shirley is the daughter of Ruby Proffit. As of the time of this posting, I have no details as to the funeral arrangements. As soon as more details come available, I will update this site.

Mark

Bob O'Connell

Bob O'Connell, son-in-law of Ruby Proffit - Shirley's husband, is in the hospital, and the family is requesting prayer for him.

I'll update this posting when I get more information. Your prayers will be appreciated...

Mark

Wesley "Wes" Davis

Wesley "Wes" Davis passed away on Monday, February 19 at the age of 83. Wes's sister, Grace, was the wife of W.C. Peters.

Services will be at the Corbin Funeral Home. Visitation will be this evening, February 21 beginning at 6:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 22 at 1:00 at the Corbin Funeral Home.

The Corbin Funeral Home is located at U.S. Highway 25-E, Corbin, KY. Phone 606-523-9300.

Florida Tornadoes - February 3, 2007

Just a quick note to pass on what I heard from Randy McIntosh this morning. Randy had heard that Aunt Ruby was not personally affected by the tornadoes that hit central Florida this morning. Also, we are not aware of any family members who were affected by the tornadoes.

If you know of any family members who may have suffered an injury or loss, please let me know by clicking on the "_comments" line at the bottom of this posting, then typing in your message in the "comments" box.

Thanks.
Mark