Roy Peters, Jr. in the Hospital

Spoke with Randy McIntosh about 8:30 this evening. Uncle Roy had eaten two trays of food (one tray being Jello, and one something a little more substantial), and was doing well.

I spoke with Randy McIntosh approximately 5:30 this afternoon. Uncle Roy had just come out of surgery. They found two blockages in the same artery. One at 90%, and the other at 65%. They installed two stints and he's now in recovery.


This update from Missi approximately 11:00 this morning:
Missi Le Force Wilson ok. So they are going to do a heart catheter this morning on Grandpa. They will know more when they get in there, maybe angioplasty or a stint. They will do it within the hour. I'll update soon....

Roy Peters, Jr. was taken to the hospital yesterday suffering from chest pains. Here's an update from Missi:

Missi Le Force Wilson
Grandpa did have a heart attack. His cardiologist is coming in the morning. Then he will decide what to do from there. Possibly a heart catheterization,to see if they need to do an open heart. Not sure yet. Thanks for all the prayers! Grandpa loves hearing from the family!

Here's Missi's message from Saturday night:

Missi Le Force Wilson
is home from the hospital for now, we had to take my Grandpa to the Atrium hospital today for chest pains. They admitted him. Just got Nanna home and settled in, Grandpa wouldn't let her stay. The morphine is working, he's smiling at least!... Gotta be back at 7 am.I'll have my cell with me, so you can send messages to him on here, he'll get them!!

Ashley Taylor Wins the Congress-Bundestag Scholarship

Ashley Taylor, daughter of Cindy Miller, grandaughter of Lee Roy Miller, and great-grandaughter of the late Theresa (Peters) Miller has been awarded the Congress-Bundestag scholarship. Congratulations Ashley. Your family is proud of you!

The following information is from the program website:

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange program is jointly funded by the German Bundestagand and the U.S. Congress, through the U.S. Department of State.

Applications were evaluated based on:
* Evidence of the personal qualities essential for adjustment to another culture, such as flexibility, curiosity, open-mindedness, sense of humor and tolerance for failure

* Written and oral communication skills

* Motivation for a cross-cultural experience

* Academic merit

Recipients of the Congress-Bundestag Scholarship will participate in a full-year program which includes the following:
* International airfare to and from Germany (departing from Washington D.C.)
* Pre-Departure orientation in the US May/June.
* Month-long language camp in Germany
* Mid-Year meeting in Cologne, Germany
* Host family stay in Germany
* Meals and lodging for duration of program
* All required program travel while in Germany
* Schooling/classes while in Germany
* Medical Insurance
* End of Year/Re-Entry Meeting in Berlin
* End of the Year/Re-entry Meeting in Washington, DC

Armon Edsel Peters

(Uncle) Edsel Peters passed away on April 6, 2009. The following is his obituary from the Gilbert-Fellers Funeral Home...

Name: Armon Edsel Peters

Date of Death: 4/6/2009

PETERS, Armon Edsel Age 82, of Brookville, passed away unexpectedly on Mon. April 6, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents, William C. & Grace B. (Davis) Peters.

He was a US Army veteran of both WWII & Korea, and he retired from GTE in 1991. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mae; children & their spouses, Susan (Bill) Marvin, Baton Rouge, LA, Deborah Jones, Springboro, Bradley (Joy) Peters & Douglas (Rita) Peters, all of Brookville; grandchildren, Jennifer Glass, Michelle Jones, Michael Marvin & Zachary Peters; brother, William B. (Charlotte) Peters, Fremont, OH; sister, Willa (Odell) Benge, London, KY and numerous nieces & nephews.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Fri. April 10 at the GILBERT-FELLERS FUNERAL HOME, 950 ALBERT RD., BROOKVILLE. Interment in Royal Oak Memorial Gardens, Brookville. Visitation 6-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society, envelopes will be provided. If desired, e-mail condolences may be sent by going online to www.gilbert-fellers.com

Aunt Ruby Proffit

(The following is from the Brown Dawson Funeral Home...)
Ruby B. Proffit - Jul 27, 1915 - Feb 16, 2009
Visitation: Feb 20, 2009 at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Brown Dawson Funeral Home1350

Millville AvenueHamilton OH, 45013

Directions

Funeral Service: Feb 21, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Tylersville Road Church of God

2753 Tylersville Road

Hamilton OH, 45011
Directions

Ruby B. Proffit known to all as our loving Granny was called home to our Lord and savior February 16, 2009 at 8:30 PM at the home of her daughter in Melbourne, Florida at the age of 93. She was born in Clay County, Kentucky the daughter of William Peters and Elizabeth Creech. Ruby resided in Melbourne, Fl at the time of her demise and was a long time resident of Fairfeild where she raised her family and retired from the National Can. She devoted her time to Fairfield West Elementary School where she won numerous awards for her volunteer work. Ruby was married to Charles Proffit for 42 years who preceded her in death along with one child and two grandchildren. She was survived by two brothers and one sister along with her six children, Catherine Fongdong, Shirley O’Connell, Wilma Crank, Therman Proffit, Mary Ellen Sturbaum and Loretta Hill, 14 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and 6 great great grandchildren.

The visitation will be held at Brown Dawson Funeral Home, 1350 Milllville Avenue, on Friday, February 20, 2009 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will be held at Tylersville Road Church of God, 2753 Tylersville Road, on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Rick Witt officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park.

Aunt Ruby Proffit

Randy McIntosh provided the following details on Aunt Ruby's service:

Location - Brown Dawson Funeral Home
1350 Millville Ave.
Hamilton, OH 45013
Phone 513-895-5412

Please check with the funeral home to confirm the following:
The visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Friday, February 20
The funeral service will begin at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 21

Here is link to the funeral home web site - http://www.browndawson.com/

Mark

Aunt Ruby Proffit

Sorry to report that Aunt Ruby Proffit died yesterday. At the present time I have no details but will update this site when I learn more.

Mark

New Member of the Peters Family

The following note and photo are from Jim and Shelly Peters (Jim is the son of James and Jackie Peters, grandson of Roy and Edna Peters, and great-grandson of W.C. Peters):

For this Child I prayed; and the Lord hath given me my petition which I asked of him. 1 Samuel 1:27

"Our hearts whispered a name...and God answered. With great joy and pleasure we announce the adoption of Caitlyn Anabelle Peters. Born January 10, 2007 in China. Adopted May 7, 2008 to the luckiest two people on earth...her parents, Jim and Shelly Peters.

"Caity is a wonderful child. We brought her home May 17, 2008 and continue to be amazed by her daily. She is a walking, talking, breathing example of how great our God is. He brought our family together while we lived on different sides of the earth and we have been truly blessed.

"We want everyone to know that we truly appreciate everything that so many have done to help us in the journey to bring our daughter home. She is our greatest adventure, our deepest joy, and our biggest blessing. We could not have done it without your prayers and support.

Behold, Children are a gift of the Lord. Psalm 127:3

Not Flesh of our flesh,

nor bone of our bone,

but still

miraculously our own...

"Proud Parents,

Jim and Shelly Peters"

Prayer Request for Aunt Ruby

Hi Mark
Im Mary Ellen, Ruby's Daughter from Iowa. Just a quick note to let the Family know that Mother needs a Lot of prayers from the family. She is having servere heart problems, she is very weak; however her mind is GREAT which is a blessing.
Her wish is to be able to go back to Ohio. All I know at this point is the help she needs has to come from GOD. So PLEASE start the prayers. If Gods knows how important she is to all of us, maybe it will help.
Thanks to all for your help
Mary Ellen

2008 Family Reunion News

It's time to make plans to attend our 51st Annual W.C. Peters FamilyReunion that is scheduled for Sunday, June 22, 2008, at the Sweet HollowResort in Corbin KY (between Lily and Corbin). Potluck will be the menuand lunch will begin at 1:00 P.M. Arrive early so we can get the table of food set and ready to go at 1:00 (announcements should begin at12:45). Spread the word to family members who are not on our emailaddress list.

See you there, Charles Peters

Update on Kasey Lynn Sumner

The following story was published in the March 6 edition of the Corbin Times. If you are among the many family members who were praying for Kasey, please be sure to thank God and tell others about how God answered your prayer.

Published: March 06, 2008 09:02 am
Baby Kasey's doing well
By Samantha Swindler / Managing EditorBack home after heart surgery, Kasey Lynn Sumner is making great strides in her recovery.
She’s got more tests, cardiologist visits and the removal of stitches in her future, but her family is already noticing one of the signs of her recovery — a little bit of chub of her five-month-old legs.
Little Kasey had struggled to gain weight — she was only 8 pounds, 7 ounces about a month ago — because of a hole in her heart she had since birth. Doctors had planned a surgery in May to close the hole, but when they discovered her heart had enlarged, they moved up the procedure to within weeks. They also moved the surgery from Lexington to C.S. Mott Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich.Kasey’s 18-year-old mother Jessica, and her grandmother Debbie Sumner, weren’t planning on the additional and sudden expenses, and the community came together to help. Insurance paid for the procedure, but donations were taken at local banks to help the family pay for gas, food and lodging during their week-long stay in Michigan. The Sumners were able to stay four nights in a Ronald McDonald House, and the community donations helped with other expenses.
“With all of my heart, I want to thank everyone that said a prayer, had their church praying, gave us prayer cloths, gave us a kind thought and smile, and for the financial help,” Debbie wrote in an e-mail thanking those who helped. “When the phone call came that Kasey would have to go to Michigan, I did not know what we were going to do, but by that afternoon things started happening. I don’t want to start naming names because I am afraid I would leave someone out, but the love and concern of people just started flowing like a river. The worries of the trip were washed away, and all thoughts could be focused totally on Kasey. Thanks to all, we made it up there and back just fine, we had plenty to eat, and a warm place to sleep.”
Kasey had surgery on Friday, Feb. 15, and surprised everyone with her quick recovery.
“They had told us that Kasey would be on life support for about two to three days,” Debbie wrote. “The next day on Saturday, around 11 a.m., they started doing what they call ‘sprinting.’ They said this allowed them to see how well the lungs were going to do. Kasey immediately started breathing on her own, and they were amazed. They kept the life support in and ran multiple tests, and they all came back fine, and around 4 p.m., the doctor told them to take her off of life support ... The nurses said that was the fastest they had ever seen a child start breathing on their own.”
Within days, Kasey was released from the hospital and was back home in North Corbin.
On Monday, she hit the big one-zero — weighing in at 10 pounds even. “It was just like, when we went in (to the hospital), Jessica and I felt like we brought the town with us,” Debbie said Wednesday. “It’s just like a presence that you could just feel everybody’s prayers and thoughts.“It’s been a blessing, and it’s not just financial,” she said. “The prayers, the concern, the love, it didn’t matter what church, there were all different denominations praying. It was a community thing, and it will never be forgotten. It’s a testimony, it really is.”

Debbie Hedrick

Yesterday James Peters told me about the passing of Debbie Hedrick. Debbie was a good friend of the Peters family and has attended our family reunion in the past. The following obituary was published in the Corbin Times Tribune:

Deborah Hedrick
Deborah Hedrick “Debbie” Hedrick, 52, of Corbin, passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. She was the daughter of the late Edward Russell and Bettie Sawyer Hedrick Sr. She was born May 28, 1955 in Corbin. She was a member of South Park United Baptist Church and a member of the Ladies Aide at South Park United Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Russell Hedrick Sr.; mother, Bettie Sawyer Hedrick; grandparents, J.C. and Ida Benge, and Tom and Easter Sawyer; nephew, Steve Fleming; brothers-in-law, Charlie Bill Litteral, Lawrence Henderlight, Larry Woodlee, Luther Burner and Dennis Pickard.Survivors include two brothers, Jim Hedrick (and Mrs. Linda) of Nashville, Tenn., and Russell Hedrick (and Mrs. Jane) of Gray; six sisters, Faye Pickard of Corbin, Anna Litteral of Corbin, Alma Henderlight Burner of Corbin, Lois Harrison Cathers (and Mr. David) of Corbin, Linda King (and Mr. Norwood) of Gray, Pat Mitchell (and Mr. Murrell, Jr.) of Corbin; and a host of family and friends who mourn her passing.Debbie’s homecoming celebration services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008, at Corbin Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Steve Cole and Rev. Paula Farmer officiating.Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in Corbin.Pallbearers will be Ms. Hendrick’s nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of South Park United Baptist Church.The family of Deborah “Debbie” Hedrick will receive friends from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday at Corbin Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to South Park United Baptist Church’s general fund, PO Box 933, Woodbine, Kentucky, 40771. To the Deborah “Debbie” Hedrick family, the staff of Corbin Funeral Home would like to offer you our heartfelt sympathy during your time of bereavement.Corbin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, Byron L. Schiesz, director. Published in the Times Tribune from 2/27/2008 - 2/29/2008.

2-21-08 Update on Kasey Lynn Sumner

2-21-08
Good news from James Peters! Last night, shortly after midnight, Debbie, Jessica and Kasey Lynn dropped in for a visit (at James and Jackie's home in Corbin)! They had just arrived back in Corbin from Michigan.

James said that Kasey was breathing easier than before the surgery, and she looked more relaxed than before the surgery. One section of her heart had enlarged due to the original problem. The doctors said that the enlarged section had developed over a five-month period as a result of the holes in her heart. They expect that it'll take another five months for the damage to be un-done. She still has a long way to go down the road to recovery, but she has made it through major open-heart surgery much better than most of the doctors expected.
Even though Kasey is a long way from being recovered, we have much to be thankful for. Right off hand I can think of the following:

1. A safe trip to Michigan and back in the middle of Winter when there were snow storms and seriously cold temperatures throughout the midwest. As I was speaking with James, they were bracing for a major ice storm in Corbin - just hours after Debbie, Jessica, and Kasey's safe arrival home.
2. Good doctors and nurses who were blessed with the knowledge and facilities required to perform an operation that would have been impossible just a few years ago
3. Prayers and support from family and friends, and
4. God's mercy and grace in making all this possible.

Let's thank Him for answering our prayers so far as we continue to pray for Kasey's complete recovery in the months to come...

2-18-08 Evening:
I spoke with James Peters this evening. The last news he heard was yesterday (Sunday, 2/17) afternoon. The news was good at that time. They had removed all the tubes and had taken her off the respirator. She started breathing on her own as soon as they took her off the respirator and had been breathing on her own for several hours at that time. They were surprised at how well she came off the respirator.

Also, as of yesterday afternoon, they had already given her Pedialite and were starting her on Formula. The doctors were amazed at her progress! When James and Jackie called she was reaching for the phone. James was able to record her crying, and she sounded strong on the recording.

That's all we know up to now. James will call me as soon as he gets another update, and I'll post it on this web site. Meanwhile, KEEP PRAYING (prayer of thanksgiving for our prayers being answered so far and pray for continued good progress).

2-16-08 morning
Received the following update from Lois (Alene) Peters this morning:

Kasey Lynn had some bleeding during the night. They gave her blood and were able to get the bleeding stopped.

I'll continue to post updates as I receive them. Meanwhile, keep praying!

2-15-08 afternoon:
Kasey Lynn went into surgery today at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan at about 1:00 pm. to close two holes in her heart.
She came out of surgery at about 4:10 this afternoon. The doctors successfully closed up both holes. Their report was, "It went well. There was a little excessive bleeding but they were able to stop it."
Thanks to all of you for your prayers - KEEP PRAYING!

Posting from Wednesday:
James and Jackie Peters' Great Ganddaughter, Kasey Lynn Sumner, is having serious health issues. Debbie (daughter of James and Jackie and grandmother of Kasey Lynn) will take her to the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Wednesday with plans for open heart surgery on Friday, February 15. Kasey will be 5 months old on the 19th and weighs 8 lbs. (The photo above is Jessica holding her daughter Kasey.)

A special fund has been set up to help cover the travel expenses. If you would like to donate to this fund, you may send your donation to Forcht Bank, Kasey Lynn Sumner Fund, P.O. Box 2600, London, KY 40743. Attention Keri. Make checks payable to the "Kasey Lynn Summer fund."

If you live in the London area, you may also make a donation in person at any Forcht Bank. Specify that your donation is for the Kasey Lynn Sumner fund.

The Peters family has always had the reputation of being people who are there to help in times of need. Your help will be greatly appreciated and is definitely needed!





The following article was in the Corbin Times Tribune newspaper on February 5:





Published: February 05, 2008 09:38 am
Infant needs donations
By Samantha Swindler / Managing Editor


It’s certainly not easy being a single teenage mom. And for Corbin mother Jessica Sumner, it’s only gotten harder. At nearly four-and-a-half months old, her daughter, Kasey Lynn Sumner, is actually smaller than on the day she was born. Without a surgery planned for later this month, she could face more problems, and now friends are taking donations to help pay for the family’s expenses during their trip to a Michigan hospital.


“Kasey was diagnosed when my daughter was pregnant with a heart defect, and so whenever she was born, they told us she had two holes in her heart and she would eventually have to have surgery if the holes didn’t close up,” said Jessica’s mother Debbie Sumner. “Through medication and a lot of prayer and through time, we thought the holes would close.”


But the holes did not heal on their own. Last Monday, Jessica said she learned surgery would be needed, and the procedure could likely be done in May. But on Wednesday, doctors said the surgery couldn’t wait. Kasey’s heart had enlarged and the Sumners need to be at C.S. Mott Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. Feb. 13, with surgery scheduled for Feb. 15.


“It just kindly hit us really quick,” Debbie said. “We were expecting the holes to just start closing. Her heart’s enlarged and they need to do it now.”


Kasey weighted 8 pounds, 14 ounces when she was born a month early on Sept. 19, but part of that weight was because Jessica is diabetic, and it caused Kasey to be born with high blood sugar and extra fat. She dropped down to a low of 7 pounds, 4 ounces, but is now 8 pounds, 8 ounces.


“She doesn’t cry a whole lot, she’s a good baby in that sense,”Jessica said. “She makes little noises when she breathes. She’s on four different medications.


“I’m 18 years old,” she added about Kasey’s diagnosis. “It was extremely hard. With the help of my mom and support of family members we got through it.”




Jessica graduated from South Laurel High School last year. The baby’s father isn’t involved in Jessica’s life, she said. With Kasey needing regular feeding every three hours — even if it takes waking the baby at night to feed — Jessica lives with Debbie and isn’t working. She plans, though, to take online college courses and pursue a career in social work.


“My mom has been total moral support, and if not for her, I don’t think I could have made it,” Jessica said. “My family has been there for me, and.. it amazes me how people will help in a small town when they realize something bad has happened. It’s a hard situation.”


“We did expect surgery,” Jessica added. “But we didn’t expect a week(‘s notice) to go to Michigan. We were expecting in three months to spend a week in Lexington.”




The family does have insurance to pay for the procedure, but it will not cover costs for travel, meals and hotel expenses for the one to two weeks Jessica and Debbie will be in Michigan.


A friend — who asked not to be named in this story — heard about the Sumner’s troubles and offered to help. “(She) is a friend here at the school,” Debbie said. “We’re just working people, and she said ‘you need some money?’ and I said, well, what can I say...”


The friend set out on an e-mail campaign seeking donations and agreed to pay for a rental car to take the girls to Michigan. “Bless her heart, I feel blessed by the niceness of people, (even though) this is a bad situation to say you feel blessed in,” Debbie said.




An account has been set up at Forcht Bank in Kasey Sumner’s name for donations for the family’s expenses. If the family isn’t able to raise money through donations, Jessica said they’ll find a way to get to Michigan. “We’ll borrow it no matter what, because Kasey has to have heart surgery no matter what,” she said.

Special Prayer Request

The following was received from Charles Peters today (February 11, 2008):

James and Jackie's Great Ganddaughter, Kasey Lynn Sumner, is having serious health issues. Debbie will take her to the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Wednesday with plans for open heart surgery on Friday, February 15. Kasey will be 5 months old on the 19th and weighs 8 lbs. James requested that we put Kasey in our prayers.

Kasey is the daughter of Jessica Sumner and Granddaughter of Debbie Sumner.

Charley

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!