Ted Parks is in Chattanooga with his dad who suffered a stroke over the weekend and is expected to pass. Please keep Ted and the family in your prayers.
Monday prayers
Ruth Burleson, Lester McNatt’s friend who is recuperating from hip surgery, is now in rehab. If you’d like to send her a note, her address is Cleburn County Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 122 Brockford Rd, Heflin, AL. 36264
Amanda Dixon and her family are mourning the death of her uncle, John B. Cobb, Jr. who died the day after Christmas at age 99. Mr. Cobb was a highly respected theologian, philosopher, and environmentalist.
Rachel Dixon’s brother, Bobby Register is continuing to recover from a recent fall, and he is expected to move from the hospital to a rehab facility today.
Rachel's brother Bobby
Rachel Dixon’s brother, Bobby Register had another bad fall yesterday. He is hospitalized and undergoing tests. This is a very difficult time for him; please keep him in your prayers.
Lester's friend, Ruth
Lester McNatt asks for prayers for his friend, Ruth Burleson. Ruth fell at church on Sunday and broke her hip. She is scheduled for surgery today. Many of you have met Ruth; she has sung with the choir many times when she has been in town visiting Lester.
Eva Pratt Evans
Eva Pratt Evans passed on in the early hours of December 14, 2024. Thank you for your prayers for her girls, Janet, Nancy, and Lisa, and for all who love and miss her. Plans for a memorial service with a luncheon are being made, and we will share details once they have been confirmed.
Eva Evans
Plans are being made for Eva Evans to move to a hospice facility today or tomorrow. Earlier today, after all kinds of tubes, monitors and IV bags had been removed, she sat up and ate a couple of spoons of ice cream. She was delighted! Thank you for continuing to surround her with your prayers as she seeks to live to the fullest her final days on earth.
Eva Evans
Later today, Eva Evans will move to West Meade Place for rehab. We hope the care she will receive there will help her regain some of her strength. Thank you for remembering her in your prayers.
Julia Shipp
Julia Shipp underwent in-patient toe surgery on Sunday morning. We pray for her swift and full recovery. If all goes well, she may go home on Tuesday.
Eva Evans
Eva Evans is hospitalized after days of feeling unwell. She will undergo a number of tests, and we hope with her that, in addition to some answers, she will get relief from the symptoms she’s been experiencing. Thank you for your prayers.
Good news Friday
Pat Cole was discharged from the hospital on Thursday afternoon!
Joyce Crowell is making steady progress in rehab after her knee surgery and she expects to go home tomorrow. She will continue to do outpatient PT from home.
Thanks be to God for the healing they have experienced and for the skill and dedication of their medical teams!
Pat Cole
There is a good chance that Pat Cole will be going home tomorrow. She is pain free and has completed all tests; after her physician has reviewed all the results, they will meet with her before the end of the day. Thank you for your prayers!
Thursday prayers
Joyce Crowell has knee replacement surgery today. Thank you for keeping her and Sherry in your prayers today and in the days to come.
Steve Reed’s dad, Don Reed, died yesterday, November 6 while in Alive Hospice. Thank you for your prayers for Steve and all who love and miss Don.
Helen "Joey" Carls
Jim Carls will be in Memphis on November 8, to attend the memorial mass for his mother, Joey, who died last year and had donated her body to the Medical Education Research Institute (MERI) in Memphis. We surround the family with our prayers as they continue to honor the memory of this beloved mother and friend. Here’s a link to her obituary.
Nina Reed's mother died
Nina Reed's mother, Mary Frances (Fran) McNemar died Saturday, October 19. Grandchildren are John Reed, Andrew Reed, and Kara Reed Carls. Funeral services are Thursday, October 24 in Virginia. Thank you for keeping the family in your prayers.
Mary Frances “Fran” McNemar, of Fairfield, was born at home on October 10th, 1942 in Buena Vista, Virginia to Walter Henry and Blanche Virginia Tomlin. She passed away peacefully at Havenwood on October 19th, 2024 at the age of 82 years after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Dementia.
Fran was a strong Christian and is now reunited with her Lord and Savior. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Harold Randolph “Ron” McNemar, sister Kathie (Lucas) Hutton, and daughters Nina Blair (Steven) Reed of Nashville, TN and Jodi McNemar (Kenny) Myers of Mt. Sidney, VA. Also surviving are grandchildren John (Shannon ) Reed, Andrew (Jessica) Reed with great granddaughters Maddy and Charlotte, Kara (Alex) Carls; Selah (Jeff Messer) Myers and Kendal Myers. She was proceeded in death by her sister, Doris Tomlin and brother, Ralph Tomlin. She is survived by many loving nephews and nieces.
Fran graduated as salutatorian from Parry McCluer High School in 1960. She earned an art certificate via mail order in the 60’s and was a dedicated artist in various mediums, particularly drawing and painting, throughout her lifetime. She could make anything more beautiful and enjoyed her time decorating and creating as a homemaker. When the children became middle school age, Fran worked for a law office, then for an orthodontics practice in Winchester, Kentucky where she and Ron lived for 26 years.
After retiring to Fairfield, VA (1998), she and Ron proudly remodeled their home, the old Swan Inn, for over 25 years. Fran was an active and long-term member of the Winchester and Fairfield Presbyterian Churches. She took particular joy in creating the History Room and participating with and teaching the youth in Sunday School at the Fairfield Presbyterian Church. Fran was known for her painting/artistry, flower gardening, fashion style, primitive and antique interior decorating, delicious cooking, friendly smile and warm laughter. She enjoyed all holidays, especially Christmas, creating many decorations using her own creativity.
The family are especially thankful for the support by Connections Plus Hospice Services, Fairfield Presbyterian Church, and Havenwood. The care, love, and attention are much appreciated by the family. Arrangements will be made by Harrison Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service will be At 11 AM, Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Fairfield Presbyterian Church With Reverend Punker Robertson officiating. Interment will be private.
Donations can be made to Fairfield Presbyterian Church, Connections Plus Hospice, the Alzheimer’s/Dementia Society, or the charity of your choice.
Sandra and Walter Robinson
Sandra and Walter Robinson have been through a difficult time. Sandra's 97-year-old mother fell several months ago and broke her shoulder, and just recently she fell again and broke her femur. A couple of weeks ago, Sandra herself broke her femur and had her hip replaced. She was able to come home this past Sunday. Thank you for keeping Sandra and Walter and their family in your prayers.
Judi Sachs
Judi Sachs is resting at home after a brief hospitalization. She wasn’t feeling well and went to get a health check, and she learned that she had suffered a minor stroke; she has a follow-up appointment on Monday. Dave is taking good care of her, and for the time being, she doesn’t need help with meals or transportation. She is grateful for your prayers.
Shuler family
Please hold John, Kennedy, and Grant Shuler and their families in prayer. John’s mother, Nell Shuler Irvin, of Wytheville, VA, died recently at age 100. Thank you for your prayers.
Baxter family
John and Melba Baxter shared the sad news of their nephew’s death. Mitchell Gregory died on September 10, 2024 at the age of 38. Thank you for your prayers for the Baxters and all of Mitchell’s family.
Tuesday prayers
Thank you for continuing to remember Evelyn Barton and her family in your prayers. She is Cameron Kavoosifar’s grandmother and Eva and Lily’s great grandmother. She was recently hospitalized in East Tennessee receiving treatment for a severe abdominal infection. She is back in hospital, requiring surgery.
Larry Adams asks for prayers for his friend Pam who is dealing with serious health issues.
Tina Stanley
Betsy von Dohlen asks for prayers for her sister-in-law Tina Stanley. She has recently been diagnosed with sarcoma. She will begin chemotherapy next week. Thank you for remembering her in your prayers.