What's Happening  |  Sympathy  |  In Memoriam     
Features 

What's Happening

• Ogeal Halfacre Webster, widow of W. Clyde Webster, Extension Cumberland District area specialist, has written a book, GROWING UP ON THE CUMBERLAND RIVER. The book covers the history and memories of growing up on their 119 acre farm in Holleman's Bend two miles from the little steamboat town of Granville.
  
  In her case, the saying "You can't go home again" is true. We cannot go back to the house, barns, the hills and the river bottoms. In 1973 the water from the Cordell Hull Dam covered the land along the Cumberland. Webster's book recalls the early settlers, the pleasures of childhood, farm life, dining and recipes, commerce, riverboats, the walk to school every day and the army's love of the Granville area's terrain for World War II maneuvers. She will jog your memories and hopefully cause you to write some of your own to preserve your family's heritage and values.
  
  The 211 page book is self published. You may obtain a copy by sending a check for $15.00 (includes postage) to the author.
  Ogeal (Jill) Webster
  6396 Rockpoint Lane
  Hoschton, GA 30548
  phone 770-967-7921
  email webline@bellsouth.net
  
  
  
• Nancy Curtis, who retired as Extension agent II doing 4-H work in Roane County in 2004 with over 30 years of service, is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer. Nancy needs and has asked for our prayers. She and husband, Danny, have been through so much with his two heart transplants and his one kidney transplant; but now they have one more big health problem to go through. We hope for the best for this couple who would like to hear from their friends and associates. You may contact them at: 1710 Loudon Hwy., Philadelphia, TN 37846, Home Phone: 865-376-6076; Mobile Phone: 865-387-8384.
  
  
  
• Margot Emery, UTIA Marketing and Communications, has passed along a letter from retiree Dabney Wellford, who now lives in Cordova, Tennessee. After UTIA retirement, Dabney operates a poultry and cattle farm.
  
  Here are some quotes from his letter: “I had Horace Smith for one or two classes and many other faculty members that I remember fondly. Webster Pendergrass was my freshman advisor, Dr. Peacock was the ag college dean and Dr. Eric Winters was head of the Agronomy Department. Frank Bell was the best teacher I ever had at any level. I think he lived and breathed his subject. Lloyd Seatz I especially enjoyed. Ed Lidvall took our animal judging team on a memorable trip to the University of Kentucky.”
  
  Thanks, Dabney, for helping many of us remember our college days.
  
  
  
  

Sympathy
FUTIAWA expesses sympathy to the following former and current UTIA workers:

• Ralph Lovely, retires extension agent, Blount County, in the death of his mother December 2009.  You may send Ralph a card at:  292 Coldstream Farm Rd., Madisonville, TN  37354.
  
  
• Dr. Hugh McCampbell, retired extension specialist in veterinary medicine, in the death of his mother in late November. You may send Hugh a card at: 407 Mayes Ave., Sweetwater TN 37874.
  
  
  
• Virginia Sharp, Extension administrative assistant—senior secretary Loudon County, in the death of her father, Foister Williams, in late November. You may send a card to Viorgina at: 1044 Paint Rock Valley Rd., Philadelphia, TN 37846.
  
  
  
• Jason Reeves, research associate at the West Tennessee REC, in the death of his father, Howell Reeves, on November 20, 2009. You may send a card to Jason at 615 Clarksburg Rd., Huntingdon, TN 38344.
  
  
  

In Memoriam
FUTIAWA expresses sympathy to the families of the following deceased UTIA Workers:

• Ralph Meacham, age 58, former extension agent, Maury County, passed away Friday afternoon, December 19. Ralph was a farmer, photographer & storyteller. He died at his home in Leiper's Fork, Tennessee after a battle with Lou Gehrig Disease (ALS.)
  
  Meacham was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, served honorably in the United States Navy & followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfathers as a sixth generation farmer. Meacham was a volunteer leader & supporter of the Tennessee 4-H Club, a Board member of The Cattleman's Association & the Williamson County Farmer's Co-Op as well as a member of the Williamson County Agricultural Committee.
  
  Preceded in death by parents, Harding & Mildred McMahon Meacham. Mr. Meacham is survived by his wife of 17 years, Kim Markovchick; daughters, Mary Katherine & Hannah; sister, Sharon Darnell; aunts, Mary Fishburn & Dorothy K. McMahon & uncles, Wendell & Marshall Meacham.
  
  Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at St. Matthew Church, Franklin, TN, Father Mark Beckman officiating. Interment at Leiper's Fork Cemetery.
  
  Memorials may be made to the Williamson County 4-H, c/oWilliamson County Extension, 4215 Long Lane, S-200, Franklin, TN 37064; ALS Association (Nashville Chapter), PO Box 40244, Nashville, TN 37204; MDA, 3343 Perimeter Hills Drive, Suite 118, Nashville, TN 37211.
  
  Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Monday at WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 615-794-2289. www. williamsonmemorial.com

  
  
  
  

Features