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Saving Lives, One Child at a Time!Natchez Children’s Home Services Newsletter

Vol. 27 No. 1Spring/Summer 2013

Natchez Children’s Home Services Newsletter www.ntzchs.org

2 • Spring/Summer 2013

806 North Union St.P.O. Box 2028 Natchez, MS 39120

Nancy P. HungerfordExecutive Director

Matt PooleDesigner/Photographer

OUR HOME is published semi-annually to educate the community about child abuse and issues affecting at-risk children as well as to inform friends of agency activities and needs. Opinions expressed are those of writers and not necessarily of Natchez Children’s Home Services. Natchez Children’s Home Services does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, creed, color, national origin, or religious beliefs. OUR HOME is printed and distributed by Natchez Newspapers, Inc.

Phone: (601) 442-6858Fax (601) 442-7722Email: [email protected]

Board Of Directors Bradley Harrison - PresidentJean Leckie - Past PresidentJanet Sullivan - Vice-PresidentKathie Blankenstein - SecretaryConrad Anderson - Treasurer

Betty CadeForrest JohnsonWalton JonesBarbara PersonsJon Shonebarger Dorothy Sylvester

NationwideChild Abuse Hotline1-800-222-8000

customer service. Her photo is featured at the Edward Jones headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri.

“I was riding high,” she smiled. “Given some of my choices as a kid, my picture could have been hanging on the wall at the post office!

“But in 2011, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor that required major surgery. I still

see the doctor every four months. The Good Lord got my attention and began to work on my priorities and unresolved issues from my past. I began visiting my old nemesis—the Natchez Children’s Home—and reconnecting with the staff and my past.

“I came to value the lessons learned, the friends made, and the sad and sweet memo-ries of my childhood. Because NCHS was my home, for a large part of my childhood, I

“Do you ever hear from former residents of the Home?”

“Yes,” I answer to this FAQ (Frequently Asked Question).

Chassity Cannon is a great example and her story is a remarkable one. “Chas” be-came a seven year old resident of (then) Nat-chez Protestant Home in May, 1980. She was scared, angry, confused, and determined that her stay at 806 North Union Street would be a short one.

During the ensuing ten years, she grew up fast. She shared a large room with sev-eral other little girls, ran away, was returned, moved into foster care, shoplifted, had several appearances in Adams County Judge John Hudson’s Youth Court, lived briefly with each of her divorced parents, got married and divorced, and miraculously graduated from high school.

After three minimum wage ($3.35 per hour) jobs, she enrolled in an online college program through Penn State University and received a BA degree in Fashion Design and Merchandising in 1993.

She also began learning the real estate business and answered a newspaper ad announcing Wells Fargo was opening a Natchez office. She applied and got the job over 100 other applicants.

In 1999 she began working in an on-call position with Edward Jones Investments and in 2002 became employed full time with Tommy McDonald’s Natchez office.

She is now in a senior position with Ed-ward Jones and is part of the leadership and training team.

In 2010 she received the Edward Jones “Profiles in Caring” award—one of only twenty employees nationally—for exemplary

GIVING BACK IS GOOD MEDICINE

Mississippi Association

of Child Care Agencies, Inc.

Cover photo: ABCs Preschool Learning Center student Na’Jaylan Butler

by Nancy Hungerford, Executive Director

Chassity Beetz Cannon

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have found ways to help the at-risk chil-dren being served there today.”

In December, 2012, Chassity opened Cha’ Mere’—a gift shop with select vendors including Natchez Children’s Home Services. Cha’ Mere’ is a French word meaning “a place of gathering.” The shop is located at 110 North Union Street, ironically just a few blocks south of 806 North Union Street!

“Although we don’t accept clothing, we take other items including furniture,

with a Purpose” ($14.95). “In facing my fears—both from the

past and future, I have found that doing something for others is the most thera-peutic thing I can do,” she said.

Cha’ Mere’ is open Tuesday through Saturday. For information on how you can participate call Chassity Cannon at 601-445-5929, go to Cha’ Mere’ on Face-book, or email [email protected].

Welcome back home, Chas!

home décor, kitchen and glass ware, jew-elry . . . you name it!” says Chassity.

All donated items designated for the Natchez Children’s Home Services booth are tax deductible and when they are sold, proceeds are forwarded to NCHS to help fund the Children’s Advocacy Center, Preschool Learning Center, Counseling Center, and at-risk children and families.

Cha’ Mere’ also sells the NCHS cook-book “Yum-m-m!” ($20) and “Angels

Mississippi Becomes 6th State to Pass Erin’s Law

Erin Merryn was six years old when a neighbor sexually abused her. “I was taught how to take cover

in a storm, stop, drop and roll out of a burning building, evacuate a school bus. . . but where was the drill on how to escape a child molester?” says Merryn.

Miss Merryn is now 28 and on a mis-sion to pass Erin’s Law in all 50 states. She visited the Mississippi State Capitol in January where she met with child ad-vocates and legislators on House Bill 200 and Senate Bill 2133.

“A child is sexually assaulted every 6 minutes in this country. One in every four girls and one in every seven boys

foster and adoptive parents, and agen-cy staff who work with at risk children and families.

will be assaulted by the age of eighteen,” she reported.

The goal of Erin’s Law is to teach children: “Tell on anyone who even tries to touch your private parts.”

Erin Merryn (www.erinmerryn.net) is scheduled to speak at a plenary session of this summer’s “Lookin’ to the Future” conference July 17-19, 2013 at the Natchez Convention Center. The conference is sponsored by Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth and focuses on strengthening the skills and education of social workers, teachers, counselors and therapists,

Senator Melanie Sojourner, (second from left), visited on Wednesday, March 13, 2013, with constituents

Nancy Hungerford, (left), Executive Director of Natchez Children’s Home Services, Chris Huff, Clinical Director SW MS Children’s Advocacy Center in Pike County and Glenda Wilson, Director of Natchez Children’s Home Services Children’s Advocacy Center during Cookie Day at the Capitol in recognition of children’s advocacy centers and their work with abused children throughout Mississippi.

Glenda Wilson, Erin Merryn, and Nancy Hungerford visit at the state capitol.



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ABCs Teachers Attend Early Childhood Conference

Dee Thomas, Director, Nicole Sellers,

and Katrica Montgom-ery, teachers in the ABCs Preschool Learn-ing Center, attended an early childhood conference in Mobile, AL in February. The conference was pre-sented by the South-ern Early Childhood Association (SECA) and brought preschool teachers together from across the south to focus on improving the class-room learning environment and teaching children academics through things found in the natural environment around them. As a result, the Palmer Playground at NCHS has become a learning lab, not just a

place of recreation. The children have a flower bed and are watching our vegetable and herb garden grow. The basketball court, riding toys, swings, birdhouses, trees, and play units are all part of the learning experi-ence at NCHS.

Students proudly display their new nap pillows from Mrs. B’s Teas.

Mrs. B’s Nap PillowsMrs. Barbara Brown of Lebanon,

Oregon, provided handmade nap pillows for all the ABCs Preschool Learning Center students. She operates “Mrs. B’s Teas” a specialty shop in Lebanon. Mrs. Brown is Karla Brown’s stepmother. Karla, our longtime friend who walked across the United States for epilepsy awareness, is now living in Natchez and has helped extend interest in Natchez Children’s Home Services all the way to the west coast! The children love their colorful pillows and use them each day after lunch during quiet time.

Director of the ABCs Preschool Learning Center Dee Thomas teaches preschoolers out on the playground.



“What do you need at Natchez Children’s Home Services?” is a question often asked of NCHS staff and board members.

“Everything you need to operate your household and office, just in bigger quantities!” is the answer.

The devotion of Children’s Club members over the last 25 years has made those “bigger quantities” a reality. Monthly Children’s Club donations (on-line at www.ntzchs.org) or through the mail (P. O. 2028, Natchez, MS 39121), or using an automatic bank

draft (form above) ensures that NCHS will always have gasoline, water, play equipment, lights, snacks and meals, a safe and insured building and grounds, laundry powder, computers, staff training, smoke detectors, car seats . . . the list is endless.

Children’s Club gifts are tax deductible, receipted promptly, and used wisely to meet the mission of “Saving Lives, One Child at a Time.”

Join the Children’s Club Today!

International Mission Opportunities

Joe Mitchell, former NCHS Director of Development, continues to maintain his contact with NCHS by leading short-term trips to Guatemala and Peru. In early March

he brought Armando Trujillo to the area to perform a trumpet concert and share about the work in Guatemala. If you or your group would like to participate in a future trip, contact Joe Mitchell at [email protected] or Nancy Hungerford at [email protected] for more information.

Joe Mitchell, Nancy Hungerford, and Armando Trujillo.



The first friendly voice you hear when you dial 601-442-6858, is almost always Office Manager Elizabeth Dun-ham. She has been offering assistance, forwarding calls,

taking messages and welcoming guests at 806 North Union Street since 2003.

“Liz” grew up in Natchez and worked at Friends of Chil-dren of MS, Inc. before joining the NCHS team.

She is focused, organized, and conscientious in her duties that include record keeping, mail management, generating receipts and letters of thanks, welcoming and touring visitors, organizing and ordering supplies, answering thousands of questions, updating staff files, participating in various fundrais-ers, managing financial donations and supervising bookkeeping and volunteers.

Liz is the mother of Eric “Cateye” Dunham. She is an active member of Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church, where

she sings in the senior choir and teaches Sunday school. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, listening to jazz mu-sic, playing with her dog “Jer-sey”, and walking the hills of the Natchez Bluffs.

Her gift of hospitality at the front door of NCHS comes from one of her favorite Bible verses: “Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.“ Hebrews 13:2

The NCHS Board, staff and children love Liz and appreciate her decade of service.

Liz Dunham is the “First Responder” at NCHS

Liz Dunham - Office Manager

2013 NCHS EventsCrawfish Boil on the Natchez Bluff 5 - 8PM

Mother’s Day Carriage House Buffet 11AM - 2PM

Asbury University Summer Ministry Team

Lookin’ to the Future Conference Natchez Convention Center

Chili Cook-off on Natchez Bluff 11AM - 2PM

Begin Holiday Pecan Sales from Plantation Pecans

Magnolia Bluffs Golf Invitational at Beau Pre Country Club (National Golf Association)

Southside Baptist ChurchTalladega, AL

July 8 - July 14

July 12 -July 15

April 26 -

May 12 -

May 27 - June 7

July 17 -July 19

Oct. 26 -

Nov. 1 -



THANK YOU TO THESE SPECIAL FRIENDS

Mr. John SegrestLawn CareVidalia ApparelJ & N TrophiesLots of T-ShirtsDr. C. C. Gaddis and StaffDental hygiene itemsVidalia High School Student CouncilValentine’s Day TreatsMr. and Mrs Sonny ClarkGift Certificate for kitchen/janitorial suppliesTrinity Presbyterian Church, Jonesville, LAChildren’s Books, Crayons, and Activity BooksTrinity Episcopal Day SchoolPlay Station 3Woodville Baptist Church Mission Friends/WCCA Student CouncilToys, Love Gift, VisitRachael EricksonEaster Treats and School SuppliesMr. Buddy MillerMr. Lee RifeMr. Robert WhiteFertilizer, compost, and plants for vegetable gardenMr. Earl LeBouefHandmade tableNatchez High SchoolCanned food drive

Mr. and Mrs. John D. WellbornRocking ChairNew Life Apostolic ChurchFruit boxesDr. Freda LawrenceChildren’s sweatersNatchez National Park ServiceJuice and cookiesJ. E. Hicks DistributingDonated food itemsIt’s FashionCato’sCiti-TrendsClothing and accessoriesPassbach MeatsConcordia Bank and TrustPeter DaleGiles Island Hunting ClubDeer, turkey meat and pork loinPoole’s ProcessingPedro’s Butcher ShopMeat ProcessingDianne’s Frame ShopFraming servicesMs. Diana Imhof and Pajama ProgramChildren’s pajamas and board booksHis Way, Inc. Foundation and Ann Neal MooreFunding ABCs busWoodville Baptist ChurchEaster visit and offeringSouthern Carriage ToursCarriage rides for ABCs Students

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COME SHOP WITH US!

The Natchez Children’s Home Services Thrift Shop continues to grow, expanding the customer base, and providing operating income for programs at the Children’s Home while providing merchandise at low cost to savvy shoppers.

The Natchez Children’s Home Services Thrift Shop continues to grow, expanding the customer base, and providing operating income for programs at the Children’s Home while providing merchandise at low cost to savvy shoppers.

Ira BakerThrift Shop Manager



Friends & Volunteers

Rolling Fork Methodist ChruchRolling Fork Methodist Church spent time learning about the NCHS ministry. Beth Miller (center back row) is the minister of the church and arranged the visit to Natchez as a misson day for adults and church youth.

Magnolia Bluffs CasinoMagnolia Bluffs Casino management team enjoyed lunch and a tour at NCHS. They are the title sponsor of this summer’s National Golf Association Magnolia Bluffs Invitational which will be held July 8-14 at Beau Pre Country Club. The event will benefit NCHS.

Jefferson County Multidisciplinary TeamMembers of the Jefferson County Multidisciplinary Team met for training at NCHS Children’s Advocacy Center. The team refers cases of neglect and abuse for forensic interviews at NCHS CAC. Members, left to right, are Dorothy M. Collins - JCSD, H. J. Cadney - Vo-Tech JCSD, Patricia West - JCSD, Bell Varner-White - DHS, Daisie M. Swanson - JCSD, Inez Coleman - JCSD, Tomika H. Irving - GAL, Chasity Q. Combs - SW MS Mental Health, Glenda Wilson - NCHS CAC Director, and Cassandria D. Frye - JCSD



Friends & Volunteers

Cathedral High School Key ClubSarah Beth Willard and fellow members of the Cathedral High School Key Club brought Easter treats. The Club has also spearheaded a successful book drive to establish a children’s library at NCHS.

Alpha Beauties Step TeamThe Alpha Beauties Step Team came to volunteer at NCHS. They helped Mr. Stephen Washington, housekeeper with cleaning and organizing many of the classrooms and offices.

Misty Cooper and FriendsMisty Cooper of Jena, LA, and her children Peyton and Katelynn are regular supporters of NCHS. They bring holiday goodies, books, supplies, and financial assistance on each visit.



Spring Break at NCHSSpring Break Volunteers Complete Long Chore List!

Springtime has become a season of visitors, work projects and Southern hospitality at Natchez Children’s Home Services.

During March and April volunteers from Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Boston University, and Camptown in Indianapolis, Indiana, spend their school Spring Break week in Natchez.

This year the young people sorted items in the Thrift Shop, washed vehicles, tutored ABCs children, prepared the garden, cleaned the building, repaired two porches, poured cement, glazed windows, and prepared food. During the evening, the visitors attended Spring Pilgrimage events and toured Natchez.

Our friends at Community Chapel Church and Crosspoint Church housed the students in their family life centers. Thank you to both congregations for “bed and breakfast” accommodations.

Hosting Spring Break Alternative groups has become a tradition at NCHS—and the children and staff look forward to their arrival each year. Many projects on our always long “to-do” list are completed, and many new friendships are made.

Thank you, Boston University, Agnes Scott College, and Camptown!

Agnes Scott College Alternative Spring Break

Boston University Alternative Spring Break

Camptown Inc. Spring Break



ALDRICH, ELIZABETH “BETH” HORNE Mr. and Mrs. Donnie W. HarrisALDRICH, ELIZABETH “BETSY” Mr. and Mrs. Donnie W. HarrisALDRIDGE, CATHERINE Amanda R. AldridgeALLEN, ORAN CLAYTON Darwin S. Enlow, Jr.ALLEN, PATRICIA CAVIN Amanda R. AldridgeALLRED, CHARLES RAYMOND, SR. Greendale United Methodist ChurchANDERSON, BILL Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyASHLEY, DYWAYNE Mr. and Ms. Herbert E. FelterASHLEY, GENE Mr. and Mrs. David M. Dixon IIIBANDY, MARIE W. Nancy P. Hungerford and Natchez Children’s Home Services Mr. and Mrs. Ed McCormick and Sons M & B LoggingBARBOUR, McBEE David BramletteBERRY, SUSIE Mr. and Mrs. James L. RandallBIGLANE, MARIE STANLEY Don W. Ater Becky’s Bay Limited Mr. and Mrs. Patrick R. Biglane Flavius Freeman Nancy P. Hungerford and Natchez Children’s Home Services Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Kuehnle, Jr. and Julia Rachel Natchez Heating and Cooling Dr. and Mrs. John R. Pieklik Eileen N. Shaffer Silas Simmons, LLP Certified Public Accountants and Advisors Mr. and Mrs. Adrian StalloneBLACKWOOD, MARY KATHRYN McNEIL Nancy P. Hungerford and Natchez Children’s Home ServicesBLALOCK, TIMOTHY D. David Bramlette Mr. and Mrs. J. Barret Martin George W. Ward Eli West Marilyn Truly West

BOOTHE, JULIA Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyBORDELON, DOROTHY MAE EVANS Amy B. Roden Anthony D. Roden Ruth RodenBRELAND, EARL LEVON J. Doyle BrelandBRELAND, GEANIE S. J. Doyle BrelandBRELAND, LEON VONDEL J. Doyle Breland Carolyn LushuteBRIDGES, JOAN MARIE EVANS Amy B. Roden Anthony D. Roden Ruth RodenBROWN, LOUELLA FURR Mr. and Mrs. G. Bradley Harrison and ChristiBROWN, MARIAN B. Mr. and Mrs. Hirschel T. Abbott, Jr.BROWNING, JAMES CLYDE Mr. and Mrs. William F. Heins IIIBRUMFIELD, DELORIS Glenda Faye Wilson Mrs. William H. WilsonBUIE, VERNONA SANDERS C. Newt WillisBUTLER, FANNIE D. Nancy P. Hungerford and Natchez Children’s Home ServicesBUTLER, LEHMAN Flavius FreemanBUTTROSS, MR. and MRS. ALPHONSE Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. ButtrossCALHOUN, MAUDE Don W. AterCAMPBELL, CHARLIE J. Mr. and Mrs. J. Barret MartinCAMPBELL, MAGGIE Ronald W. Engel Mary Jane OglesbyCANNON, THELMA Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyCAUTHEN, PAMELA Jeanette Murphy Patricia MurphyCAVIN, HERMAN D. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McDanielCHAPMAN, BETTY ANN Mr. and Mrs. Billy S. Chapman Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Chapman Claudette KeaslerCHASE, DAN Martha Chase MossCLAYTON, ANNA MARIE KRUEGER Don W. AterCLEMENTS, EUGENE Mr. and Mrs. John A. LeckieCLOWER, RAY Mr. and Mrs. Frank PowerCOBB, JAMES DOUGLAS David BramletteCOCHRAN, JUANITA MARIE Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyCONNER, NORMA DIXON EDWARDS Nancy P. Hungerford and Natchez Children’s Home ServicesCOVINGTON, JUDY WALLACE Ridge Point ConsultantsCREEK, JOHN PERRY Eli West Marilyn Truly WestDABNEY, INEZ C. L. Bryan Dabney Memorial TrustDALTON, E. Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Lawrence

DARSEY, DOLLY Marvin B. DarseyDAVIS, ANGIE Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyDONLEY, STEVEN Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kirk SwansonDOOLEY, MARILYN McKLEMURRY David Bramlette Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kirk Smith The Paul D. Thimmesch FamilyDOWNER, FRANCES OAKES C. Newt WillisDRANE, MARY S. City of Natchez - State of Mississippi Scarlett Etheridge Martha Smith Mr. and Mrs. Chris Whitehead Mr. and Mrs. Waylon WhiteheadDUCK, ALBERT Mr. and Mrs. William F. Heins III George W. WardDUMKE, INEZ Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Blankenstein, Jr. Nancy P. Hungerford and Natchez Children’s Home ServicesDUNCAN, WILL Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyETHERIDGE, BETTY JO Mr. and Mrs. David M. Dixon III Bubba McKey Jack RogersFARRAH, SHELIA Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyFERRINGTON, CECIL Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyFOREMAN, JAMES “FOOZIE” Mr. and Mrs. Frank PowerFOWLKES, WILLIAM ASA “SANDY” Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. FowlkesFREEMAN, MONETTE Martha Brumbelow Mr. and Mrs. David M. Dixon III Stephanie Dixon Susan Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Frank PowerGALLUP, ADELINE Mr. and Mrs. Brad Mount and Family Mr. and Mrs. Jack T. Mount Robbie and Roxie Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Roland TrahanGAMBERI, FRANK, JR. C. Newt WillisGAVETTE, ORIN Charleen GavetteGEORGE, JOSEPH Harriet G. TaylorGLOYER, MR. and MRS. STEWART W. Richard A. GloyerGORE, LYMAN Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyGRAY, MARY W. David KimbleGREENLEE, DOROTHY PAULINE Nancy P. Hungerford and Natchez Children’s Home Services Don Tyson Thel TysonGRIMSLEY, JUDY STOKES Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Blankenstein, Jr. Robert A. Clark, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Gloyer Nancy P. HungerfordGRISSINGER, VERA DOSSETT Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heard, Jr. Nancy P. Hungerford

Memorial GiftsMemorial Gifts received November 1, 2012 through April 1, 2012



GROSS, MARY Mrs. Joe Lee Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Frank PowerHALL, GINGER Tamara HallHAMMACK, LANUS PERRYAN Mr. and Mrs. William T. Jones, Jr.HAWES, CAMMIE Mr. and Mrs. Jason A. RooksHAXTON, JOSEPHINE AYRES Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Blankenstein, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William L. KennonHEARD, DAVID NICHOLS, SR. Lawrence R. Buckley Nancy P. Hungerford and Family Mr. and Mrs. William T. Jones, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. Barret Martin C. Newt WillisHENRY, GLENN George W. WardHENTHORN, DR. TONI JILL BERTOLET Mr. and Mrs. Patrick R. Biglane Mr. and Mrs. Lee M. Morris George W. WardHERRINGTON, JAMES “JABO” David Bramlette Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Evans, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. George Flowers Geraldine C. Inman Patricia Mathis Mr. and Mrs. James L. RandallHICKS, DR. and MRS. G. SWINK Dr. and Mrs. William R. Priester IIIHILLS, MR. and MRS. JAMES R. Mr. and Mrs. Troy L. McKeyHOGWOOD, WILLIAM EUGENE Mr. and Mrs. Donald M. Gloyer Nancy P. Hungerford HOOTON, JEANNETTE McRAE Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Blankenstein, Jr.HORN, MIKE Evelyn “Lucy” Wilson Marie WilsonHUDE, LEONA KATHLEEN Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Blankenstein, Jr.HUFF, JAN Mr. and Mrs. Ed McCormick and Sons M & B LoggingHULBERT, DICK Carolyn KirkHUTSON, CHARLIE Mr. and Mrs. Frank Power

MADDOX, DIMPLE M. Mr. and Mrs. James O. RabbyMAPLES, KATHRYN Mr. and Mrs. G. Bradley Harrison and ChristiMARCHBANKS, JOHN Rex D. MarchbanksMARION, DONALD ORRIN Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Bertolet Mr. and Mrs. William T. Jones Mr. and Mrs. John A. Leckie Mr. and Mrs. Forest Persons Dr. and Mrs. John R. Pieklik Etta Mae Swalm C. Newt WillisMARTIN, RALPH VERNON, SR. Don W. AterMASSEY, JOYCE ANN Nancy P. Hungerford and Natchez Children’s Home ServicesMATHEWS, BETTY Mr. and Mrs. James P. JeansonneMAXWELL, JENNIFER M. Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyMAYHALL, LOUISE Mary LakeMAYS, KATHY HULL Jonathan E. HungerfordMcCARSTLE, WILLIE RAY Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyMcCONNELL, BETTY Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hamilton, Jr.McCOOL, NANCY Mr. and Mrs. Julius C. HavardMcDONOUGH, VERNA RUTH Mr. and Mrs. Ansell Reid Mr. and Mrs. Derrell ReidMcGIVAREN, MATT Mr. and Mrs. Kevin D. SmithMcKENZIE, JOHN Mr. and Mrs. Jim VioletteMcNAIR, ALFRED DEAN Norma McNairMcSWAIN, CINDY WISE David Bramlette Mr. and Mrs. Forest PersonsMcWETHY, MR. and MRS. DOUGLAS MILTON Ronald T. KobayashiMENG, JAMES CARROL “CATTY” Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Blankenstein, Jr. Betsy N. Feltus Mr. and Mrs. William T. Jones, Jr. Katherine Bronn StrobelMERRITT, VELMA RUTH GAUDET Lawrence R. BuckleyMIDDLETON, WILLIS ARNOLD Jonathan E. HungerfordMILLER, BERTHA W. Nancy P. Hungerford and Natchez Children’s Home ServicesMOSES, CLARENCE “ BUTCH” Felice B. Fortenberry Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. LeachmanMURRAY, JOHN E. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Day Mr. and Mrs. Ross PritchardNATHANSON, MARTY Carol Anne N. BlitzerNELSON, EDWIN “BUMPS” Mrs. Tom ArmstrongPALMER, DANIELLE Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyPARKER, ALICE Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyPASSMAN, CHARLES BRADLEY Thel Tyson C. Newt Willis

JACKSON, IRA Nancy P. Hungerford and Natchez Children’s Home ServicesJOHNSON, JOHN F. Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyJONES, MARY ROGERS DAVIS Mr. and Mrs. Patrick R. Biglane Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Blankenstein, Jr. David Bramlette Flavius Freeman J. Lamar Spencer C. Newt Willis KAISER, DOROTHY DONNER Kate Don GreenKEITH, GLADYS Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyKIMBLE, DAVID Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heard, Jr. Nancy P. Hungerford Martha W. KimmelKING, HELEN IRENE SMITH Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Blankenstein, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. John R. PieklikLADNER, BETTY JEAN David T. Barbour Mr. and Mrs. John South Lewis C. Newt WillisLAIRD, CHARLES M. David BramletteLAIRD, HENDRICK JEFFERSON, SR. Don W. Ater Mr. and Mrs. William T. Jones, Jr. C. Newt WillisLANEHART, DUSTIN MYLES Jonathan E. Hungerford Nancy P. HungerfordLANG, NORMA JEAN Mr. and Mrs. Mark GibsonLAWRENCE, STEVEN Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyLEAHMAN, ELVIN “SONNY” LEE Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Evans, Jr.LeBLANC, VEDRIDE Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. LawrenceLINDLEY, AGNES PHILLIPE Robert A. Clark, Sr. Etta Mae SwalmLUSS, BERTHA Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm Supply

Memorial Gifts



Pamela D. Dennis Elizabeth Dunham Mr. and Mrs. David G. Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Heard, Jr. Nancy P. Hungerford and Natchez Children’s Home Services Keeth Elementary School Hospitality Lake Lilly Baptist Church Mr. and Mrs. John Leckie Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Lynch Mr. and Mrs. Gene Maroon Mr. and Mrs. Loyce Maroon Joseph H. Mitchell Viviana Rey-Palmer Emily H. Reece Mr. and Mrs. Gerald W. Stampley Tina Strittman Mr. and Mrs. Stratton D. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Tony White Delbert M. Wood Pamela C. WoodRICCI, ELLEN Armando T. RicciRICCI, SUZIE Armando T. RicciSAMS, DOROTHY R. “DOT” Jonathan E. HungerfordSANDERS, KENNY Mr. and Mrs. Thomas HaleSANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NEWTOWN, CT Elaine H. SullivanSAVOY, HATTIE Curtis C. SavoySEAB, DOROTHY MARIE BUCKLES Carolyn Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. D. Glynn SmithSEGUIN, DERICK Don W. Ater Mr. and Mrs. Harry O. LanehartSERIO, GUISEPPE Mr. and Mrs. Forest PersonsSESSIONS, JOANN COPELAND Mr. and Mrs. Jerry K. Foster, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James L. Randall C. Newt WillisSEYFARTH, WILLIAM SHANE Nancy P. Hungerford and Natchez Children’s Home Services Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. WheelerSIDES, EUNICE M. Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplySIMMONS, JULIUS T. Nancy P. HungerfordSIMMONS, TRENT Mary Evelyn CupitSIMPSON, WALTER E. “SONNY” David BramletteSLAY, BOBBIE W. Mr. and Mrs. David M. Dixon III Stephanie DixonSMITH, ARLENE Mr. and Mrs. David M. Hoffman and MarkSMITH, LEROY “PUNK”, JR. Ardis C. CobbSPILLMAN, WILLIAM RAY “BILLY” Mr. and Mrs. Thomas NettervilleSTARR, PEGGY Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. WheelerSTEELE, JULIUS Mr. and Mrs. J. D. LipseySTEELE, WESLEY Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplySUADI, ROBERT Your Friends at Bi-County Insurance AgencySWALM, FRANK S. Mr. and Mrs. C. Hayden Kaiser, Jr. Etta Mae SwalmTANKSLEY, KEN George W. WardTEMPLETON, JANICE Jennifer Goolsby Davis

PATRICK, KERRY Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyPATTERSON, DORIS ANDERSON Nancy P. Hungerford and Natchez Children’s Home ServicesPAUL, WILEDENE Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyPETERMANN, HELEN George W. Ward

PETERS, MARY JO J. Lamar SpencerPHARIS, LOUIS Clinton W. Martin, Jr., Ph.D.PLACE, MR. and MRS. RICHARD Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W. PlacePOLK, DALE David Bramlette Mr. and Mrs. Darrell LindseyPOLK, MARIE Mr. and Mrs. William T. Jones, Jr.POOLE, KATHLEEN Mary Ann HuffPRESCOTT, JENNY Richard H. Prescott, Sr.PRIEST, HARRY Mrs. Joseph R. RollinsPRITCHARTT, W. HOWARD, JR. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Blankenstein, Jr. C. Newt WillisQUIMBY, CHARLES BATEY Don W. AterRANDLE, JEWEL LEE TURNIPSEED David BramletteRATCLIFFE, BETTY LATTA Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Blankenstein, Jr. David Bramlette Nancy P. Hungerford George W. Ward C. Newt WillisREECE, DEBRA PAYNE Patti Anderson Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Blankenstein, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Boren Bishop and Mrs. Robert Cade John P. Case, Hannah and Haley Willie F. “Bill” Case Martha E. Cavin Mr. and Mrs. Keith Oliver Davis and Ashley

THORNHILL, CODIE VIOLA Nancy P. Hungerford and FamilyTUBERVILLE, RICHARD Mrs. Joe Lee JacksonTUMMINELLO, CORINNE CROSS Don W. Ater Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ater Mr. and Mrs. Woodie BlunschiVALENTINE, GARY ROBERT Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Blankenstein, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Leachman Ann G. Marion Mrs. Carl Tipton C. Newt WillisVANCE, JOAN L. C. Vance, Jr.VILLARREAL, CHARLES E. Mrs. Joseph A. RollinsWADSWORTH, GENEVA Mr. and Mrs. Lavan SealesWALDRON, EDWARD, SR. Mr. and Mrs. Julius C. HavardWALKER, BILLY Mr. and Mrs. Edward WalkerWALTMAN, EMMA Edgar Chase Kathy ChaseWALTON, PATSY Jenaye Sibille Wendy SibilleWARE, CLEVELAND Black River Farm Supply Three Rivers Farm SupplyWARNER, AL Carol Ann RileyWATKINS, GLEN Mr. and Mrs. Jerry McDanielWEBBER, MARGARET HENRY Margery B. Copenhaver Mr. and Mrs. Tom E. Fortenberry Nancy P. Hungerford and Natchez Children’s Home Services Deborah W. Lehman Joan Miller Janice Pierot Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Powell Mr. and Mrs. James F. Smith Patricia WebberWEED, ARTHUR WILLIAM “SONNY” C. Newt WillisWHETSTONE, JOAN David Bramlette Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Evans, Jr. J. Wayne McDaniel Variety Shack and Quality Meats Mr. and Mrs. James L. Randall Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Smith and FamilyWHITTINGTON, FRANK, JR. Wilda L. Butler Martha E. Cavin Mr. and Mrs. James E. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Jerry K. Foster, Jr. Nancy P. Hungerford and Natchez Children’s Home Services Beverly Jourdan Shirley C. ThomasWILKINSON, MALCOLM Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. BinnsWILLIAMS, ETHEL BUSH Randolph E. WilliamsWILLIAMS, ROBERT F. Randolph E. WilliamsWILLIAMS, TROY Mr. and Mrs. Michael R. WheelerWIMBERLY, JACK Ardis C. CobbYOUNG, CLARENCE Mr. and Mrs. Julius C. HavardYOUNG, JOHN D., SR. Don W. Ater Black River Farm Supply George W. Ward Three Rivers Farm SupplyYOUNGBLOOD, JOHN WESLEY Greendale United Methodist Church

Memorial Gifts



Honor Gifts received November 1, 2012 through April 1, 2012

BENTLEY, JUDY Mr. and Mrs. John Dale, Jr.BERRY, KENNETH H. Deneen BerryBERRY, MR. and MRS. SHAWN Deneen BerryBLANKENSTEIN, F. R. “RAWDON”, JR.

Mr. and Mrs. Geoff Iles Mrs. William H. WilsonBLANKENSTEIN, MRS. F. R., JR.

Pam EckBLOCK, NEIL

Mr. and Mrs. William H. GiddenBROWN, DR. and MRS. RAYMOND Dr. and Mrs. Fred G. EmrickBURKLEY, MR. and MRS. STANLEY

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas W. HeadrickBURNS, MR. and MRS. PATRICK B., JR. David Hefley Ellen Ogden Hefley Rob HefleyBYRD, RICHARD, KREWE OFPhoenix Rex XXX

Mr. and Mrs. G. Bradley Harrison and ChristiCHASE, LILLY

Edgar L. Chase Martha Chase MossCOCHRAN, SENATOR THAD and his JACKSON, MS OFFICE STAFF

William S. ClementDAGGETT, BETSY LEE 2013 NATCHEZ GARDEN CLUB QUEEN

Billie K. Bunch Dianne BunchDALE, DR. and MRS. LEON

Mr. and Mrs. John Dale, Jr.DAVIS, JENNIFER

Martha E. CavinDOERR, MR. and MRS. BOBBY

Mr. and Mrs. Sandy GrayDUFFY, DR. PATRICK A.

Dr. and Mrs. Fred G. Emrick

FAIRBANKS, DR. RUSDr. and Mrs. Fred G. Emrick

FITZPATRICK FAMILYMr. and Mrs. Sandy Gray

FIVEASH, GAYLE MOOREMr. and Mrs. Sandy Gray

FLATTMANN, DR. and MRS. GEOFFREYDr. and Mrs. Fred G. Emrick

FLETCHER, MACEmily C. Flaccomio

FLOOD, KATHYDr. and Mrs. James T. Coy III

GAMBERI, JOSHUA M. 2013 NATCHEZ GARDEN CLUB KING

Billie K. Bunch Dianne BunchGERSH FAMILY

Mr. and Mrs. Sandy GrayGILBERT, DOROTHY

Mr. and Mrs. William James AlexanderGIVENS, DR. and MRS. RODERICK

Dr. and Mrs. Fred G. EmrickHALE, MR. and MRS. THOMAS and FAMILY

Mr. and Mrs. Sandy GrayHEFLEY, MR. and MRS. JAMES C. “JIM”

David Hefley Ellen Ogden Hefley Rob HefleyHELVESTON, DR. WENDELL

Mr. and Mrs. Sandy GrayHILL, MR. and MRS. BRUCE

Mr. and Mrs. John Dale, Jr.HOLDER, MR. and MRS. DAVID

Mr. and Mrs. Paul MickelsenHUNGERFORD, NANCY P.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. PatrickJEFFERSON STREET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The Reverend and Mrs. John Kramer

KRAMER, THE REVEREND and MRS. JOHNDr. and Mrs. Fred G. Emrick

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. MiddletonLeMAY, DR. and MRS. BRAD

Natchez Regional Medical Center Volunteers

LEWIS, BEAULAHMr. and Mrs. Burton Byrnes

MARTIN, DR. and MRS. BRYAN and SOPHIE

Rachel C. MartinMARTIN, MR. and MRS. BARRET

Rachel C. MartinMcCULLOUGH, MR. and MRS. JOHN

David Hefley Ellen Ogden Hefley Rob HefleyMITCHELL, JOSEPH H.

Matthew D. PooleMITCHELL, WINNIE

Dr. and Mrs. James T. Coy IIINEY, BETSY

Dr. and Mrs. James T. Coy IIIPACKER, DR. MALCOLM

Pam EckPARMAN, MR. and MRS. ROBERT

Mr. and Mrs. John Dale, Jr.PERSONS, FOREST

Mr. and Mrs. Peter T. Burns, Jr. Mrs. Andrew KetchingsPICKETT, MR. and MRS. GEORGE B. and FAMILY

Mr. and Mrs. Sandy GrayPORTER, SAMMY

Dr. and Mrs. Fred G. EmrickREAVES, MR. and MRS. JOHN

Mr. and Mrs. John Dale, Jr.REED, MR. and MRS. BRYANT

Dr. and Mrs. Fred G. EmrickRICHOUX, MR. and MRS. BENJI

Rachel C. MartinROBINSON, MR. and MRS. ERIC

Dr. and Mrs. Fred G. EmrickRODRIGUEZ, DR. and MRS. JACK

Dr. and Mrs. Fred G. EmrickSAUFLEY, AURELIA

Dr. and Mrs. James T. Coy IIISCHNEIDER-REDDEN FAMILY

Mr. and Mrs. Sandy GraySEALES, MR. and MRS. CLINT

Mr. and Mrs. Lavan SealesSHORT, DARBY, KREWE OF PHOENIX ROSALIE XXX

Mr. and Mrs. G. Bradley Harrison and ChristiSMITH, MR. and MRS. CURT

Dr. and Mrs. Fred G. EmrickTILLMAN, DR. and MRS. BARRY

Dr. and Mrs. Fred G. EmrickTILLMAN, DR. and MRS. RANDY

Dr. and Mrs. Fred G. EmrickTRAINA, DR. and MRS. JEFF

Dr. and Mrs. Fred G. EmrickWATSON, MARIE C.

Strong United Methodist ChurchWEATHERLY, MR. and MRS. BOB

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. MiddletonWEBB, MR and MRS. WILLIAM

Mr. and Mrs. Sandy GrayWHITE, DR. and MRS. JOHN

Dr. and Mrs. Fred G. Emrick

Honor Gifts

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