About this blog
Hello fellow Class of '89ers! I've created this blog as a place for us to share photos and memories before and after our 20 year class reunion on July 25-26, 2009. I hope it will be a great way for us to have a "scrapbook" of our lives in high school, at the reunion, and the 20 years in between.
You can look down the list of names in the Blog Archive to the right for your old friends, or read each classmate's info by scrolling down and then clicking on "Older Posts" when you get to the bottom of the page. We have two photo albums or slideshows that you can view: one of photos from the reunion, and one with old and new photos of our classmates. I hope you enjoy them, and thanks for viewing!
You can look down the list of names in the Blog Archive to the right for your old friends, or read each classmate's info by scrolling down and then clicking on "Older Posts" when you get to the bottom of the page. We have two photo albums or slideshows that you can view: one of photos from the reunion, and one with old and new photos of our classmates. I hope you enjoy them, and thanks for viewing!
Showing posts with label Classmate Bios. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Classmate Bios. Show all posts
Tammie (Anderson) Lane
Tammie has been married to James Lane for the past 18 years, and they have two sons, Taylor, age 12, and Seth, age 9. Tammie and her family live in Lincoln and she currently works as a bookkeeper at a CPA firm in Fayetteville. Tammie says about the past 20 years: "I married Jim in 1991, moved to California for a year and lived on a Marine air base. We moved back to Arkansas and lived in Lincoln, Fayetteville, and Russellville. We have two sons and have lived back in Lincoln for 7 years. I currently work at a CPA firm in Fayetteville."
Lance Barker
Lance is married to Christi. He works for The Clorox Company and the US Army. Lance will be out of town the weekend of the reunion, but he wants to tell everyone hi and says that "everything is good."
Deon Birkes
Deon has been married to his wife, Traci, for 5 years. They have two kids, Jace Justice Birkes, age 4, and Layni Rayne Birkes, age 21 months. Deon writes, "My wife works as a teacher in Stilwell, OK, and I teach and coach in Lincoln and have been coaching for the the last 16 years."
Brandon Bradley
Brandon has been married to Angila for the past 17 years. They have two children, Taylor, age 20, and Bayli, age 14. Brandon currently works for Ozarks Electric and lives in Cincinnati. Of the past 20 years, Brandon writes, "I went to VoTech in Springdale for 1 year, worked at Cargill for 7 years, worked at Webb Wheel for 2 1/2 years, Sam's Swine and Poultry/Double J Farm and Home 6 1/2 years, R & R Truck and Trailer 6 months, and am currently at Ozarks Electric. I joined the Fire Department, coached my son and daughter's ball teams, and have been owner of Bradley's Donuts in Farmington for the past 5 years."
David Bush
David Bush has been married to his wife Deana for the past 7 years. They have three children, Seth, age 21; Braden, age 18 and Garrett, age 6. David currently works at Latco and lives in Westville. For the past 20 years, he says he has been "working, hunting, and served in the National Guard for 15 years. Went to Desert Storm in 1991. Got married and have been raising a family."
Bobbi Jo (Brown) Crooch
Bobbi Jo has been married to Bob Crooch for 10 years. They have one son, Jerod Kimble, age 16. Bobbi Jo works as a Title Insurance Agent/Abstractor in Stilwell, OK. About her life for the past 20 years, she says, "Typical mom and wife. Working, taxi cab for Jerod, and try to keep up with Bob as his employment requires him to be on the road more than he is home."

Susan (Capone) Hennessee
Susan has been married to William Hennessee for 11 years. They have two sons, Chase, age 10, and Hunter, age 8. Susan works as an LPN and lives in Rogers. She writes, "I have been working at a cardiologist's office for the past 5 years. I was at WRMC for 16 years. I have a wonderful husband and two adorable boys. That is it in a nutshell."
Tammy Comer
Tammy Comer lives in Farmington and works in medical billing. She has four children: Kylie - 17, Caitlen - 14, JT - 13, and Allyson - 11. She describes her life for the past 20 years by writing, "Married, had 4 kids, lived in Little Rock until Feb 08, working, college."
Rebecca (Cox) Griscom
Becki has been married to Curtis Griscom for 17 years. They have three sons: Clay(9) Clark(7), and Coleman(7). Becki is currently working as a first grade teacher for the Arkansas Virtual Academy. She and her family live in Lincoln.
Michelle (Crowder) Walden
Michelle has been married to Bobby Walden for 10 years. She works as a stocker and lives in Jacksonville, AR. Michelle writes, "I have been working for Wal-Mart for nine years."
Thomas Dayberry
Thomas has two daughters, Emily, age 9, and Nicole, age 4. He writes, "I have lived in Stilwell, OK for about 5 years. I work construction. I am currently finishing a construction job in California. I have been working and raising my children."
Gwendolyn (Elmore) Miller
Gwen writes: Time has flown so swiftly since high school. I have been married for 16 years, to a wonderful, kind man (Daryl); and we have two precious children: Grace Hailey, age 9, and James II, age 5. We currently pastor Cornerstone Pentecostal Church of God down here at Dumas, and we have been here for nearly four years. I often refer to my location as Egypt...due to the plagues of mosquitoes, green tree frogs, waterbugs, crickets (no, not the occasional cricket...this is pull into a parking lot and walk over crickets, open the door and have them fall in your hair while you're dusting your screaming children off, kind of crickets)and so much more; this completely justified my term of Egypt on this place. The people here are kind, and take good care of us. Just our time here alone has been eventful. We survived the two tornadoes that wiped out 1/3 of our town, and that's not counting the four since then! Life in the parsonage has been interesting as well, not really what you would call 'dull'. The cropdusters, the endless vistas of crops growing, and swamps which border the parsonage are filled with many creatures I pretend to know nothing of, especially as night blankets the horizons! My first fishing trip was during the breeding season of alligators! Who knew?!
Let's see, after high school I attended First Gospel Bible Institute in Export, Pennsylvania. And the list of colleges goes on from there...they change as frequently as we change our locations. My husband was a Marine when I married him (I know, once a Marine always a Marine). We met when my parents (who were ministers) moved to Russellville to pastor a church there; my husband's parents pastored the 'other' Pentecostal church...yes, you could call it a "match made in heaven!" (3-27-1993). We moved to Camp Lejueune, North Carolina where he was stationed for two years. After transferring to the Air Guard we moved back home to Arkanasas. Shortly after this the Lord opened the doors for us to pastor in Bentonville, AR where our little girl arrived to the delight of us all. From there we moved to Harrison, AR to pastor a church in that mountain town, it was here my darling son arrived. When I think about the gift of my children, my eyes fill with tears, and I have no words. Motherhood has been such a joy, can't wait to see what adventures we have in store!
I'm working on a book, "Life from the Parsonage," hope to have it completed by the end of this year. I have sold my stories and look forward to more in this line of work. A pastor's wife is not on 'Forbes' list! lol How long will I be here? Only the Lord knows. I have so much to tell, and no space. Feel free to email me, or look me up on Facebook - theparsonswife. I want to use this space to say, "Stacy, I have never forgotten you, and still miss you!"
Let's see, after high school I attended First Gospel Bible Institute in Export, Pennsylvania. And the list of colleges goes on from there...they change as frequently as we change our locations. My husband was a Marine when I married him (I know, once a Marine always a Marine
I'm working on a book, "Life from the Parsonage," hope to have it completed by the end of this year. I have sold my stories and look forward to more in this line of work. A pastor's wife is not on 'Forbes' list! lol How long will I be here? Only the Lord knows. I have so much to tell, and no space. Feel free to email me, or look me up on Facebook - theparsonswife. I want to use this space to say, "Stacy, I have never forgotten you, and still miss you!"
Sarah (Epps) Standridge
Sarah has been married to her husband Scott for 14 years. They have two children, Will, age 9, and Thea, age 5, and live in Little Rock. Sarah has been working as a preschool teacher since last year. About the past 20 years, she writes, "I went to the U of A and graduated in 1995 with an English degree. We spent two years in Baton Rouge, LA and then another 7 in the Fayetteville and Farmington area, where I worked at JB Hunt and took more college classes. I also volunteered and worked as an ESL teacher at the Ozark Literacy Council in Fayetteville before we moved to Little Rock in 2003 for my husband's job. Since moving here, I've been a stay at home mom, volunteering and working in education. We are enjoying life here in Little Rock, watching our children grow."


Shawn Foley
Shawn works as a Merchant Marine Officer (Engineer). He calls Lincoln his home but says he lives in "the world - wherever my ship takes me." Shawn's past 20 years include 3 years in the US Navy, 3 years in the US Navy Shipyard, 3 years with River Towboats, and 7 years in the Merchant Marine. He writes, "I've become a licensed engineering officer since our last reunion sailing commercial and military cargo in support of the war effort in Iraq and Afghanistan."


Cindy (Guess) Hamilton
Cindy lives in Lincoln where she works as the Cash Office Manager at Harp's. She has two children, Shyanna, age 10, and Colton, age 3. For the past 20 years, she says she has been "taking care of my kids and doing what they like to do, which is cheerleading, riding horses, running barrels and poles. I work a lot to keep them going strong."
Coby Hall
Coby has been married to his wife, Bobbie, for 14 years. They have two children, Jerred, age 19, and Zachary, age 13, and live in Lincoln. Coby writes of the past 20 years, "After the army, I moved back to Lincoln. Married my wife Bobbie and had kids. Went to electrical school for 4 years while working. I got my masters and now I own and operate Hall Electrical Contractors, Inc. in Lincoln. I've been in business for 6 years now with my wife. Also, now serving on Lincoln City Council."
Kerrie (Holland) Lee
Kerrie has been married to Michael Lee for the past 12 years. They have three girls, Hannah, age 10, Olivia, age 7, and Michaela, age 4. Kerrie operates an in-home daycare and is a student. They live in Peoria, Arizona. Kerrie writes of the past 20 years, "Working, taking care of my kids. Returned to college to get my degree in medical radiography and/or respiratory care, whichever comes first, and enjoying the great weather in Phoenix."
Jerri (Hudson) Weathers
Jerri has been married to Mark Weathers for the past 15 years. They have two daughters, Olivia, age 11, and Audra, age 10. Jerri works as a chicken farmer and photographer and lives in Gentry. She won't be able to attend the reunion, but she writes, "My husband and I have moved around a lot with Tyson Foods. We are happy to be back in Arkansas. We have 2 wonderful children who are very involved in 4-H and basketball. We love our church. We have a chicken farm in Gentry with a couple of horses and our show cows."
Jodi (Huffaker) Combs
Jodi has been married to Terry Combs for the past 7 years and they've been living in Sierra Vista, AZ, since last year. Of the past 20 years, Jodi says, "I had a wonderful job as a 411 operator for Southwestern Bell / AT&T in Fayetteville, until they decided to close our office. Terry & I moved to Arizona. He and his 2 brothers own a rock, sand, and gravel company, where I currently work."
Doug Hutchens
Doug has been married to Melissa Goolsby for 16 1/2 years. They have two children, Brenna, age 9, and Nathan, age 7. Doug works in manufacturing and lives in Lincoln. He writes about the past 20 years, "I lived in Mountain Home, AR for 6 years, Bettendorf, IA for 4 years, and now back in Lincoln for the past 5 1/2 years. I like to go camping and mountain biking with the family."
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