Just Among Friends
The Windham family's lovely home on their farm was the setting for celebrating Tanner and Macy Martin Rhodes with a baby shower last Sunday for their baby girl, Lyla Larue Rhodes, who will make her arrival later this month.
Everything looked so festive and welcoming to the many guests who came bringing gifts for precious Lyla Larue. A variety of finger foods, including specially decorated cookies in a baby theme and many other luscious items were offered. Icy drinks were served by beverage servers on a decorated table.
Tanner and Macy opened gifts before a fireplace with an arch of colorful pastel balloons. They were excited as they opened each gift! Lyla Larue will certainly be a very well-outfitted baby!
Hostesses for the event were: Ali Gray; Rebecca Oubre; Kaysie Bates; Cecily Kate Waltman; Natalie Hall; Kim Price; Lynda Marshall; Beth Johnson; Lynn Alford; Lisa Michalletti; Mallory Bowlin; Micah Lamar; Susan Windham; Wendy Windham; Reagan Rhodes; Catherine Newman; Tori Dudley; Megan Anthony; Maggie Rhodes; Marlee Rhodes; and Marie Sisson.
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Fifty-three years ago on the 21st of June Sam and June Jackson Nowell honeymooned in Gatlinburg. Since then, they have returned every year during the same week to celebrate another anniversary. They have candlelight dinners in restaurants with scenic views and tour the city as they did so long ago. The Nowells have a daughter and son, each of whom has married and gifted them with grandchildren, Meredith with four and Ty with two. Congratulations!
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A retirement party was recently held for Larry McKinney. He retired from the city of Philadelphia after 35+ years of dedicated service. He was presented with a commemorative plaque suitably inscribed with words of thanks from the city. His family and friends sampled the huge decorated cake. Congratulations!
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Randy McClellan was honored last Sunday evening for his 30th Anniversary at Pearl River Resort. A fabulous dinner with a special dessert for Randy was served. They were also entertained by Steve Azar, who added to the fun. He was also presented with a plaque by Dr. Bianca Denson, Johnny Johnson, and Chief Cyrus Ben. His very proud wife, Robin Tolbert McClellan, joined him for this wonderful evening. Congratulations!
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Precious Josie Ray Peebles made her debut into this beautiful world on June 17th. She weighed 8 pounds and 1.2 ounces of pure sugar. Her joyful parents are Kyle and Holly Peebles. Congratulations!
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Sam Nowell is one of East Central Community College's outstanding alumni honorees for 2024 who will be recognized during Homecoming Activities on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Sam is a graduate of Mississippi State University who retired as a State Farm agent. He and his wife, June, love to travel whenever possible and enjoy their family activities. Congratulations!