Name: Dick Ramsey
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
Subject: 50 Years ago
Date: December 28, 2007
Time: 07:54 AM

Comments:

Not to make any of the current or former residents of Parma feel old; but, 50 years ago today, Randall and Gay Ramsey had twins. Happy Birthday Daryl & Carol!
Love,
Dick

Name: Barbara Jewett Lillard
Home Town: Suffolk, VA & Parma
Subject: Death of Husband
Date: December 25, 2007
Time: 08:32 PM

Comments:

My husband Dave, was doing fine after the cancer surgery, I fed him a good dinner Thursday night, December 20. and the doctor was thinking about sending Dave home in a day or two. However, the next morning he suffered a massive stroke and he never recovered. It probably was caused by a blood clot. It shocked everyone, even the doctors. All my children are here and we have tried to have a nice Christmas since this was Dave's favorite time of the year--when all the kids were home. We went to a candle light, communion service last night and it was a sweet time. It really made it seem like Christmas and the moon was shining brightly with a beautiful glow around it. Dave's funeral will be Friday at 11:00, December 28, and he will be buried next to his Dad in Norfolk with full military and Fireman honors. It should be a service just the way he would want it, bagpipes and all. Thanks to all who have responded in regard to his illness. We know he is Heaven with no sign of illness, and seated at the feet of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Barbara

Name: M. A. Hart
Home Town: Dexter
Subject: Graduating class of 1948
Date: December 23, 2007
Time: 07:32 PM

Comments:

Dear George,
Thanks for your posting the information about the 1948 graduating class of which my Eloise (Myrick) Hart was a member. You also mentioned that you have a photograph of that first grade class. Sure would like to have a copy of that picture if you could e-mail me one.
My e-mail is: m.a.hart@sbcglobal.net.
Also would like to let you know that Eloise has been taking treatments on her lower spine for cancer for the last three week's. The treatments have really been hard on her.
M. A. & Eloise Hart

Name: Walton Wilson
Home Town: Ennis, Tx.
Subject: Holidays
Date: December 22, 2007
Time: 03:54 AM

Comments:

Here's a big Texas "MERRY CHRISTMAS' AND A "HAPPY NEW YEAR" to everyone on this website.
Left Parma in the 9th grade. Would have been a member of class of '59. walthwilson@aol.com.

Name: Sue Parkman
Home Town: Loves Park,IL.
Subject: Congratulations Great Grandmother Jane
Date: December 20, 2007
Time: 09:05 PM

Comments:

I can't believe Jane Rowland Lewis is a Great Grand Mother. This surely can not be true. She is too young to be taking on this role. Her hair isn't even gray and she doesn't walk with a cane. Jane it must be that good Parma water. Congratulations and keep doing whatever you are doing to stay so young.We are looking forward to our next July gathering. The snow has us at bay right now but we will be down Lord willing. Merry Christmas to all our Parma Friends and Family we miss you and think of you often. Glad to see more comments coming along on the web page. Thanks for all the work that goes into our annual gatherings. We love you all. Sue and Tom Parkman

Name: George Husted
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Parma Methodist Church
Date: December 20, 2007
Time: 01:06 PM

Comments:

If anyone has a photo of the old Parma Methodist Church I would greatly appreciate receiving a copy. that was the church I grew up in.
Merry Christmas!
George (Jerry) Husted
gghusted@bpsnetworks.com
or P.O. Box 218, Parma, MO 63870

Name: Steve Lewis
Home Town: Parma, MO
Subject: Picture
Date: December 17, 2007
Time: 07:53 AM

Comments:

Jim, thanks for the offer of the picture. I did not know Aunt Mattie and Uncle C.D. had any grandchildren. The book on our family shows they had two children, Marvin who was born in Parma and died in Pontiac, MI and there is no other information on him. The other child was Malcom who died when he was 1 and is buried here in Parma. If you have any other information on Marvin or his descendents it would be greatly appreciated. You can send the picture to: slewis161956@yahoo.com

Name: Paul Ford
Home Town: Paragould,AR
Subject: Congrats Steve Lewis
Date: December 10, 2007
Time: 08:28 PM
Comments:

Well,

Congrats Steve and Debbie. I know you are very proud and excited about your new grand baby. Does this mean the class of 1974 is getting old? Well maybe some of you are but Iam not.

Name: Jim Allen
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Nate Lewis
Date: December 10, 2007
Time: 04:45 PM
Comments:

Steve Lewis, check with web master for my E-mail address and I will send a picture of my aunt Mattie Lewis Hichs, Nate, her father and her two grandchildern.

Webmaster Note:  The guestbook form does not send an e-mail address to me.

Name: Steve Lewis
Home Town: Parma, MO
Subject: New Grandson
Date: December 09, 2007
Time: 08:38 PM
Comments:

My son Matthew and his wife Casey presented Debbie and I with our first grandchild last Monday, December 3rd. He has been named Nathaniel Miles.

He is the sixth generation of our family to live in Parma, and the third Nathaniel (Nate) Lewis. The middle name Miles was the middle name of my father (Carlton) and my great grandfather David Miles Wilson, father of Ira Wilson.

Name: Barbara Jewett Lillard
Home Town: Suffolk, VA - Parma
Subject: My Husband
Date: December 09, 2007
Time: 05:32 PM
Comments:

Just read Paul Ford's cocmments re: Dave Ramsey. I would also recommend him as one of my cousins works for Dave. Main reason for this message is to ask for prayer for my husband, David Lillard, who will be undergoing surgery Thursday, Dec. 13, for stomach cancer. Thanks to all of you who have already responded with your notes of caring, praying, and encouragement. It is very comforting to know so many friends, church family, home schooling association, etc., are praying for my husband and offering their help. Thanks to all of you.

Name: Paul Ford
Home Town: Paragould, AR
Subject: Christmas
Date: December 06, 2007
Time: 06:52 AM
Comments:

Just wanted to tell everyone I hope you and your family no matter where you are, a very Merry Christmas. I would love to see more people post comments on this web site. It would be fun to see how many people could sign this before Christmas and tell where they are be it Parma, Malden, New Madrid, or off far away some where. Maybe we should have a contest to see who is lives the farthest away, and who has lived in Parma the longest. Just a thought. Try not to spend to much money on presents. A good web site to visit is www.daveramsey.com if you are needing advice on getting out of debt. It is free and is really a wonderful help. God Bless

Name: Larry Yarbro
Home Town: Catron--Lilbourn
Subject: Looking back of yrs gone by
Date: December 01, 2007
Time: 06:32 PM
Comments:

This is an excellent home page of your city..Thanks for being at the finger tips....

Name: George G. Husted
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Parma Team of Salvation Army Bell Ringers
Date: November 26, 2007
Time: 04:58 PM
Comments:

The Parma Team rang the Salvation Army Bells at both the north and south entrances of the Sikeston Wal Mart Friday, November 23rd. All 16 people were volunteers and all excited about doing it.

The Parma Team will be ringing the bells again on Christmas eve, Monday, December 23rd. We already have the required 16 people to staff both doors, two for each door, for two hours each. I always enjoy this, to me it is an opportunity to wish hundreds of shoppers "Merry Christmas"! I believe everyone has a great time. If you would like to be on the team some time in the future, just let me know.

George G. Husted (used to be Jerry)

Name: JoEmma Greenwood Morgan
Home Town: Nashville, TN
Subject: Thanksgiving
Date: November 20, 2007
Time: 06:56 AM
Comments:

My granddaughter Amanda and I were in Parma this past week-end to visit my uncle Wayne McKenzie. Driving down the streets brought back many memories. Parma in the 50's was a wonderful and happy place. I am thankful I have those memories. We also visited with Larry and Geneva Gee in Malden. Lots of fun and good food. Larry can sure make some good chili.

Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

God bless.
JoEmma
PHS Class of '56

Name: Paul Ford
Home Town: Pargould,AR
Subject: Willie Ford
Date: October 28, 2007
Time: 11:22 AM
Comments:

I just wanted to let everyone know we had to put my dad Willie Ford in a nursing home a few weeks back. He is in the Malden Nursing Home. Many of you know him as a former brick layer. After he retired from brick work he started mowing yards for some of the older residents of Parma. Many times they would pay him a couple of dollars or a home made pie for the job. He made a sport out of picking up cans. I always thought that was a lot of effort for no more money you could get out of them. However, he always said it gave him something to do. Many of his friends and neighbors would save their cans and give them to him. After several months he would take them in and sometimes make a few hundred dollars. It can be said my father never had much money but always had many friends, he was much richer than many people I know. He suffers from the later stages of Alzheimer's and his body is finally starting to give in to his age. I just wanted to say thank you to thosee of you who have been his friend and been so king to him. Parma really is a great place even if it doesn't have a Wal-Mart. Thanks again.

Name: Jim Allen
Home Town: Parma / Burton MI
Subject: Bud Henry
Date: October 13, 2007
Time: 12:44 PM
Comments:

Patricia Barton to get to the St. Louis Post Dispatch type in your address field, STLToday.com. On the left side menu go to deaths and obits. The guest book will be there through 11/11/07. There is no Funeral home site to give you.

Jim Allen

Name: Patricia Barton
Home Town: Formerly of Parma
Subject: To Jim Elliot re: Charley F. Henry
Date: 13 Oct 2007
Time: 11:23:48
Comments:

It might have helped to have had the name of a funeral home site, I have not been able to reach the obit section of the St. Louis Dispatch. So, I want to send my condolences out to Charley's family--step children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. We all grew up together in Parma and were like family, brothers and sisters. To lose one of our classmates is very much like losing a member of our own family. Charley had fought a battle with lung cancer for at least a couple of years, he is no longer suffering and is finally at peace. God bless those he left behind. A friend

Name: Jim Allen
Home Town: Parma / Burton MI
Subject: Bud Henry
Date: 12 Oct 2007
Time: 07:57:13
Comments:

The St. Louis Post Dispatch has an on-line guest book in their obit section where you can leave messages and condolences, Jim Allen

Name: Donald Nelson
Home Town:
Subject: RE: Passing of Bud Henry
Date: 10 Oct 2007
Time: 16:27:16
Comments:

Anyone have an address to send Sympathy to Bud's family? So many of our old friends are passing away. That is why I will continue to come to Down Home Days, it seems it is there that I see them for the last time.

Name: Jim Allen
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Bud Henry
Date: 09 Oct 2007
Time: 21:23:47
Comments:

Charley Forest "Bud" Henry died today, 10/09/07. He had many friends at Parma, and had a great time at the picnic this year. I am sure he will be missed by many.

Jim Allen

Name: Tom Love
Home Town: Parma (Now Dexter)
Subject: Cotton Vacation
Date: 06 Oct 2007
Time: 02:30:01
Comments:

I may not see much of any of you this cotton vaction. Just had open heart surgery 8 days ago and I think all the cotton will be out before I am ready to pick. Only one by-pass, 90% restriction. Not your typical blockage or heart disease. Heart is in great shape, other arteries fine. Caused by a defect in the artery. It had an unusually sharp S curve in it, and blood flow apparently has been slowed down in this curve for years, causing build up. Had not been for this curve, would likely never had severe blockage. Like the old S curve down south of Parma, you could only take it so fast before something had to give. Doing great, no pain pills required so far, amazing what they can do, as those of you that have been through this know. Dr. said I would feel better when I recovered from all this. I said "I hope not, I would be delerious if I felt any better than before". No pain , no symptoms before. You folks ever have the slightest sign of a problem , get yourself checked out or you will miss out on a cottonpickin season as I have.

Name: Dennis Brayshaw
Home Town: Tampa, Florida
Subject: Remembering Parma
Date: 19 Sep 2007
Time: 06:35:59
Comments:

I stayed with my Dad's second wife's sister and their father, the Catron family. Helen and Grandpa, who owned a junk yard right next to the home, were very nice to us. Today I think Doris Catron lives in Parma, next to Grandpa's house.We would go 'coon huntin', and once we treed a bobcat. We would go skating at the roller skating center near the house and we would walk the railroad tracks into town where we would play pool and the pinball machines, we would drink Nehi's. In the evenings we would watch Porter Wagner with Grandpa and he would chaw some tobacco. We attended school breifly. I got in a fight in class and was sent home for a day.... Dad couldn't find any work so we had to move south. Today Lula Mae, Helen, Grandpa, Frank, and Dad have all passed away. Lula Mae's sons have also passed on, Tony and Tom Eiceman. Life is so short a time, here today, gone tomorrow.

Name: George (Jerry) Husted
Home Town: Parma
Subject: '48 class reunion
Date: 11 Sep 2007
Time: 20:17:54
Comments:

Dear Classmates of '48,

Next year, at the Down Home Days 2008, will be the 60th year to celebrate our class of '48 graduation. I know I didn't graduate here at PHS but I went through the first 8 years here and I did graduate in '48. One time I was invited to the class reunion and certainly enjoyed the time and fellowship. Now would be the time to start thinking about whether to have a reunion, if so, where and when. I have a photograph of our class in the first grade and will be glad to give each of you one at the reunion, if we have one.

Sincerely yours,

George (Jerry) Husted

Name: betty shockley
Home Town: Parma Missouri
Subject: was there at age of 3 thru 9
Date: 11 Sep 2007
Time: 12:02:12
Comments:

Attended Gray Ridge Elementry School.

Is school still there? Live on a farm in a rural area,close to Sikeston MO.

Name: Tray Fleming
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Seeing if anyone remembers me
Date: 05 Sep 2007
Time: 07:05:57
Comments:

I moved from Parma in 1989 to Florida. I was seeing if anyone remembers me. I was just a child when I left. My grandfather Harold Fleming still lives there. And ya'll might remember my Dad Hal Fleming. Although he past away a few years ago he used to enjoy coming up for the weekend visiting his friends.

I try to come up as much as I can. But since Im in the Military I cant always make it up as much as I would like to. Well if anyone remembers me You can contact me though stewartfan992003@yahoo

Name: Gene Miller
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Updates
Date: 03 Sep 2007
Time: 08:59:42
Comments:

Would love to hear from anyone that I knew or went to school with in Parma. I hardly get around there anymore, but would like to catch up with anyone around during the 70's and 80's. My parents still live in Parma, along with other relatives nearby.

Name: Paul Ford
Home Town: Parma-Paragould,AR
Subject: Way to go Mayor
Date: 01 Sep 2007
Time: 17:43:44
Comments:

Thanks for removing the comments by concerned citizen. This has been a great web site for making contacts of old friends and even finding relatives. Two years ago I was able to conect with a cousin I didn't even know. It provides a vehicle for former classmates to reconect and more. This should not be a place to hang dirty laundry whether it is false or correct. There is a place to make/file a formal compliant about things going on in Parma. So again thanks for cleaning up the negative comments.

Name: Randall Ramsey MAYOR
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Guest book (concerned citizen message)
Date: 31 Aug 2007
Time: 12:21:05
Comments:

George-- I would like for you to take the above message off of the website. I have checked on this and their is no basis of fact whatsoever for the charges. All it is doing is causing me and the Police Chief to answer a lot of silly questions. In other words it is nothing but a bunch of trash caused by a couple of drug users.

Name: Walton Wilson
Home Town: Dallas
Subject: I'm back
Date: 28 Aug 2007
Time: 17:01:35
Comments:

I couldn't believe my eyes 3 years back when I found this website. I moved from Parma in 1956 when I was in the 9th grade. After finding this site, I was able to correspond with Alice Ward, Ginder Douglass, and Norma Lape--all my classmates. I hated moving from Parma, but we moved close to Paragould and I graduated from Greene County Tech. I remember the great times we had on band trips with Mr. Allen.

During the past year, due to my "mother board'

being burned, I kinda lost interest in the internet and didn't replace it, but now I have a new computer and am ready to relive some old times.

I love reading all the stories about picking and chopping cotton. I guess most of us didn't like it, but I guess it gave us a good work ethic.

I am now retired and living in a small town just south of Dallas. All my immediate family are gone, but I am blessed with many good Texas friends.

I can remember back in the late 80's, my brother Bobby was a very sick man, but wanted to make one last trip to Parma where he and I grew up. He was in pain, but really enjoyed the trip. He died 2 weeks later.

Enough of this sad stuff, anyone who remembers me please contact. My e-mail addr is Walthwilson@aol.com

Name: deanna kay (crews)linley
Home Town:
Subject: i grew up in parma
Date: 27 Aug 2007
Time: 11:30:46
Comments:

Hello everyone,my name is deanna,my grandparents were John and Dorothy Teeters,my mom just told me about this site,she is Sonnie Teeters,I stayed in Parma with my grandparents most of the time,even after my mom and me moved to the big city of sikeston,at least untill my grandparents passed away,I still drive down to Parma on occasion and drive by a vacant lot that was home to me for so long,but i dont see the emptiness,I see a big grey house,with a huge garden,tons of fruit trees,and an old out house in the back,where grandpa kept the dog food for his many beagle hounds,I see Eloise Ford walking across the road to come see me and grandma,i was deenie to her and willie,I remember playing under her big weeping willow tree in her yard,and me her and grandma scrapeing together enough money for me to go to ramseys store and get a box of ice creams to split,i remember paul ford,little boy ford,i remember eddie bell,mrs.bell,and there children,but most of all i remember feeling safe,and knowing everyone,and loveing that little town,and i miss it more than words can express,and i think this site was a wonderfull idea,and if anyone would like to e meil me that remembers me,my e mail is linleymade@yahoo.com,may god bless u all.

Name: Sandra Teeters
Home Town: Parma, (reside in Sikeston)
Subject: Chrystal, the third child of my life long friend
Date: 26 Aug 2007
Time: 16:36:12
Comments:

Chrystal, It is so nice to hear from you. I haven't seen you since your first child was an infant, quite a long time, especially since the time I saw you before that you were in pigtails. Your Mom and I were as Gert use to say inseperable when we were in school and for a long time after that. My first child is named after her, and I guess I will love her as a sister, no, closer than a sister, for as long as I live. My fondest memories of Parma all include Nancy. I saw that Toshia had her first child, seems only yesterday Nancy was having her, much to my chagrin I was at her house when she went into premature labor, I never want to go through that again. It is so good to hear from you and to hear all about you kids, I know Little David has children too, just don't know how many. thank you so much for writing to me,tell Grandma Nancy (still sounds strange to me ) that I still love her like a sis and I think about her often, especially December 19. God Bless you baby girl . Sonnie

Name: Christal (Long) Austin
Home Town: Parma
Subject: To: Sandra Teeters
Date: 24 Aug 2007
Time: 08:52:16
Comments:

Sandra, I read your comment and noticed you had mentioned Nancy. That is my mom. She is still living in Parma and stays busy babysitting my 2 kids and Toshia's baby girl. She is such a wonderful grandmother. If you would like to get in touch with her please let me know how to contact you (email or phone) and I will give you her phone number.

Name: Sandra Teeters Mills
Home Town: Parma, Mo
Subject: Hometown Friends
Date: 23 Aug 2007
Time: 18:30:10
Comments:

What a surprise to find somewhere that brings such warm and yet sad feelings as this site.How great it is to see comments from so many people from my past life, even though everything about my present life seems so completely inundated with all things pertaining to Parma. Is it not strange that so many people, even though we were actually so few, could forever be connected by something as simple as a hometown. I suppose you have to hail from a place like Parma to understand the lasting love you can feel for people who are not really blood relatives, but will be forever FAMILY in your heart. Nancy, Francie, Phyllis, Barbie, Kathy, just to name a few, I think of you often, and I am so grateful to Mr. Husted for having the incite to realize all of us true Parma people would enjoy so much having someway to tell our life long friends , We miss you and love all you guys. God bless you all, Sonnie Teeters

Name: JoEmma Greenwood Morgan
Home Town: Nashville, TN
Subject: Mary and Carolyn
Date: 17 Aug 2007
Time: 09:55:21
Comments:

Could someone please give me an up-date on Mary Melton and Carolyn Vieth? I have heard through the grapevine they are having health problems.

My prayers are with both of them.

I am a Parma graduate class of '56.

Name: Paul D. Ford
Home Town: Paragould, AR
Subject: Mr & Mrs. Teeters
Date: 12 Aug 2007
Time: 20:06:13
Comments:

This is to Cheryl Boesing. I read your comments you posted and have thought about your family many times. I also noticed you live in Huntsville, AL. I lived there when I was in the army going thru some training. I would love to catch up on the rest of your family. Willie and Elousie Ford are my mom and dad. Mom passed away back in 1992 and dad isn't doing well he just turned 84. I would love to hear about your uncle Darlye. My email is ptcbford4@sbcglobal.net. I hope to hear from you soon.

Name: concerned citizen
Home Town:
Subject: concern
Date: 12 Aug 2007
Time: 06:37:30
Comments:

Comments removed at the request of the Mayor.  See the Mayor's post of August 31.

Name: LEO E. MATTHEWS
Home Town: HERCULANEUM, MO.
Subject: 2007 DOWNHOME DAYS
Date: 10 Aug 2007
Time: 21:27:25
Comments:

HEY GEORGES',
YOU GUYS DONE A GOOD JOB ON THE PICTURES.
YOU ARE DOING A SWELL JOB PUTTING ON AND KEEPING UP THE INFO ON THE "WEB".
WE ALL APPRECIATE YOU GUYS VERY MUCH.
Leo

Name: Cheryl Bounds Boesing
Home Town: Huntsville Alabama
Subject: Parma Memories
Date: 03 Aug 2007
Time: 12:26:23
Comments:

I am John & Dorothy Teeters grand-daughter, daughter of Linda. I loved going to see my grandparents and spending time in Parma. Picking beans & strawberries from their big garden, walking up to the little store and buying penny candy. My grandmother was "grandma" to all of the little kids on her street. I loved listening to my grandpa talking on his CB aka "Silver Top" and listening to the Cardinals on the radio in the front room. I remember Mr. & Mrs. Ford living accross the street and going over to visit with them. They are great memories that I like to share with my son. God Bless your little town.

Name: Paul Dee Hood
Home Town: Sun City, Arizona 85373
Subject: Just to say Hi
Date: 30 Jul 2007
Time: 14:45:58
Comments:

I was a small boy when we lived in Parma....My dad and mother ,,,,Buford and Ernistine Hood know alot of people in that area.....My Uncle and Aunt are Tommy and Mildred Blackburn, and my cousin is Chris Blackburn...

My e-mail address is"
pdh_ldh@hotmail.com
Home address is
9514 w. calico Drive
Sun City, Arizona 85373

Name: Angela Ainsworth
Home Town: Dyer, TN
Subject: looking for Sonya Cree Scott
Date: 26 Jul 2007
Time: 19:38:28
Comments:

I am a friend of Sonya Cree Scott, and was hoping she see this and knows that my famiy and I are missing her and hopes she calls us soon. My email is alistrinaknows@yahoo.com, and I really want to keep in contact with you.

Name: Vicki Cox Dinning
Home Town: Parma
Subject: J Kinsey regarding phone call on 7/12/07
Date: 12 Jul 2007
Time: 14:47:03
Comments:

J Kinsey, I'm sorry I didnt get your phone number when you called. JL was a brother to E.S. Skidmore. I talked to my mom & she would like to know the name of your parents. Please leave me a message on here, give me another call or email me at vickidinning@hotmail.com. Or if you'd prefer no further contact, I respect that. Thanks......

Name: darlene sapp reeves
Home Town: parma, mo.
Subject: hi to everyone
Date: 07 Jul 2007
Time: 18:08:15
Comments:

just thought i would say hi. missed this years celebration. my mom enjoyed it. would love to hear from some home folks. you can email me at reevesdarlene@hotmail.com. hope to hear from you all soon

Name: Roy Russom
Home Town: Calhoun, Ga.
Subject: Member of Parma school system, mid 40's thru mid 54. Moved to Tn.
Date: 07 Jul 2007
Time: 17:30:56
Comments:

Have some fond memories of those days. Played round ball with some great guys. Have group pics of 50 & 51 teams. Most names I rember, some I dont.

Would like to chat with anyone by ph or email that rembers me.

I never fnew about the downhome days until recently, but glad I semi made it this year. Got the day of week and mo. crossed. Will do better next year.

I can bee reached by ph (706)676-0243 or email olcdog@pngusa.net Looking forward to talk with anyone from those GOOD OLD DAYS

GO PIRATES

Name: michael kenneth morgan
Home Town: bernie
Subject: down home days
Date: 05 Jul 2007
Time: 06:32:52
Comments:

I wish I could have been there for the down home days but I am working in India and ill not be home until July 9th. Mom Dad Tosha Matt andy Judy all said that I missed a great time. I would have liked to see Dick and Bruce.

good by for now.

Mike Morgan, Federal-Mogul Goetze India

Rajpura Road, Bahadurgah,Patiala,Punjab,India

Name: Barbara Jewett Lillard
Home Town: Parma, Suffolk, VA
Subject: Down Home
Date: 02 Jul 2007
Time: 22:49:37
Comments:

My Mom attended the picnic and saw a lot of friends. She had a great time and said it was a very big crowd this year. Sorry, I couldn't be there due to neck surgery. Maybe next year. I'm glad people are still returning for the reunions, and proud of the folks who put this thing together every year. James Brown, I agree with your comments and can't understand why some former Parma citizens have no interest in attending. I'm sure Bill Tom was missed by all. I still enjoy looking at some of the pictures he sent me. None of us know when it will be "our" last visit. If anyone has bad feelings about someone, they need to talk and forgive one another. That's the Christian way! Wishing God's best in good health and good memories to all.

Name: LEO E. MATTHEWS
Home Town: HERCULANEUM, MO.
Subject: DOWN HOME DAYS
Date: 02 Jul 2007
Time: 22:10:54
Comments:

THE DOWN HOME DAYS WEEKEND WAS FANTASTIC. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERONE THAT MADE THIS OCCASION POSSIBLE. THEY DONE A SWELL JOB.

I ALSO WANT TO THANK GEORGE II AND III AND IF THEIR ARE ANY MORE GEORGE'S FOR THE NICE JOB PUTTING THINGS ON THE WEB.

LOOKING FORWARD FOR NEXT YEAR!!.

Leo

Name: Paul D. Ford
Home Town: Paragould, AR
Subject: Down Home Days Friday Night
Date: 30 Jun 2007
Time: 15:29:40
Comments:

Just wanted to say how much my wife and I enjoyed the Fri night dinner. Also, wanted to say how much we enjoyed going over to Dick Ramsey's house and visiting with Reatha Lewis, Steve Lewis, Elain Nunn, and Dick. It was so much fun talking about good ole days of growning up. All I can say if you were not there you might got talked about. Hopefully, we will be looking at doing a 35 year reunion, (did I say 35 yrs?). As always the food was good and everyone involved deserves a big thank you for all the hard work they put into making this such a fun event. Hope everyone has fun @ the pinic.

Name: Kathy Duncan
Home Town: Lilbourn
Subject: Parma
Date: 29 Jun 2007
Time: 22:23:22
Comments:

I attended first grade in Parma. My name was Kathy Moser. My aunt and uncle were Frank and Hattie Edge and they had a cafe in Risco. My grandpa was John Moser and my grandmother was Pauline Moser and they farmed on Hwy 153 in the s curve. Many of my early childhood years were spent in Parma. My dad graduated from Parma and his name is Herman Leroy Moser and my Mothers name is Pauline. Her maiden name was Edge.Those who know her best call her Polly. Parma looks a lot different now. Vacant buildings that were once occupied by thriving businesses. Parma still has some of the best farmland in the country. I walked and chopped those bean fields when I was a little girl. God Bless all those farmers in Parma, Missouri.

Name: Tom Parkman
Home Town: Parma/Loves Park,IL.
Subject: Down Home Days
Date: 20 Jun 2007
Time: 20:38:57
Comments:

I am planning to be at the Home Town Days this month. I think I have only missed one since it started and that was last year when I was recuperating from a couple surgeries. I am still kicking but just not has high. It is always great to renew friendships and make a few new ones each year. Parma people always throw a good party and it is important we support all their efforts. Thanks ole friends for keeping the ball rolling each year.

Name: JAMES(JIM)BROWN
Home Town: Huntsville, AL
Subject: Downhome Days 2007
Date: 19 Jun 2007
Time: 06:29:20
Comments:

Have not seen many comments from the Class of 1956 about attending. If the Good Lord is willing and the creek don't rise (translated) that means if money is available, I plan on being there, now that we finally have the date. I recall talking to Bill Tom via telephone a year or so before he passed away. Bill Tom had gotten irrtated (pissed off) at someone or something and would not attend. Some of you, due to him feeling like that never saw him again. Being irritated with someone or something is fine, but do it between the Downhome Days every year! Some of us may not be around the next year. Car accidents, and other things. I, personally am looking forward to this event as I do every year. I have a brother, two sisters, and two cousins that refuse to attend; due to the fact "there is nothing there for me". I can't convince them their "roots" are there. Sounds like "denial" to me. But then, I have more important things to be concerned about. Still trying to figure out if in fact, I might be the Daddy of the daughter of Anne Nicole Smith. I've "come to", "woke up" in some unusual places. I'll keep working on that.

Name: Larry Crain
Home Town: Parma,Mo
Subject: Homecoming 2007
Date: 18 Jun 2007
Time: 17:45:27
Comments:

Looking forward to seeing everyone who can make it again this year. It always feels great to see OLD classmates and friends again. I still live in Malden my email is maldenpawn@sbcglobal.net. Phone # 573-276-3434, 573-276-6263

Name: CLARA WALKER HYDE
Home Town: PARMA/LAKEVIEW,AR
Subject: DOWN HOME DAYS
Date: 18 Jun 2007
Time: 10:36:30
Comments:

I REMEMBER THE LASAT TIME I WAS AT THE PICNIC IT WAS FUN AN GOOD FOOD PHIL AN I WILL BE THERE .MY SISTER BETTY WOULD LIKE TO COME BUT SHE IS ON THE WAITING LIST FOR A LUNG TRANSPLANT, AN CAN'T LEAVE THE CITY HAS TO STAY CLOSE. SEE YOU THERE

Name: Alice Ward Bailey
Home Town: Annandale Va
Subject: Down Home Days
Date: 15 Jun 2007
Time: 20:41:03
Comments:

The Ward family plus will be attending the picnic this year. Charles and spouse, Bill and Spouse, Alice and spouse and daughter and the mother of this group Ruth Ward. Who knows maybe even others We look forward to seeing everyone and enjoying our trip down "memory lane". Surely hope some of my classmates of '59 are there---Lynn Leigh,Derl Warren, Walton Wilson, notice I have only mentioned "guys"!ha. See you there!!!!

Name: Bob Fanucci
Home Town: Pemberton NJ
Subject: Hello
Date: 12 Jun 2007
Time: 22:21:58
Comments:

I would like to get in cintact with Tim and Lisa Bartlett

Name: Christal Austin
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Ham and Bean Dinner Success
Date: 11 Jun 2007
Time: 08:45:39
Comments:

I along with Tim and Lisa Bartlett and everyone who helped would like to thank those who came or purchased take out plates for the ham and bean dinner. It was a huge success and I speak on behalf of Mike and Millie Cullum when I say a big heartfelt thanks to everyone in the community who has given donations and shared prayers. I know they greatly appreciate it. Unfortunately we didn't get any pictures but the memories of how everyone in Parma came together to show support for Mike and Millie will always be remembered.

Name: Carla (Sapp) Kutyba
Home Town: Houston, TX
Subject: Home Down Days
Date: 02 Jun 2007
Time: 13:24:52
Comments:

Well, Home Down Day is almost here again. It's hard to believe sometimes how time flies, cause I was there a year ago. I won't be able to be there this year. But I hope everything goes well and great as ever. If anyone see Mike Cullum please give him my sympathy love and prayers. His wife has been through a lot in a short period of time. I pray for a fast and strong recovery. Well a big HOWDY from TEXAS to all of you up home in PARMA. PS. I think the TIN MAN sums parma up really well and I miss reading his stories of long ago as a youth in Parma. HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY and hope all of you will have a blast. God Bless all Carla (Sapp) Kutyba

Name: Paul Ford
Home Town: Paragould, AR
Subject: Family Reunion
Date: 30 May 2007
Time: 15:25:58
Comments:

I just wanted to post a message about a family reunion for the Ford family and anyone who is related to the Ford's. It is scheduled for Aug 11 from 9am to 4pm in Paragould,AR. If you are interested please contact me via email for more details. My email is ptcbford4@sbcglobal.net Looking forward to anyone who is interested.

Name: Kay McCulloch Medlin
Home Town: Caruthersville, Mo.
Subject: 50th Class Reunion - 1957
Date: 30 May 2007
Time: 13:58:59
Comments:

I hope to see fellow classmates on June 30!!

Name: Halin Love
Home Town: Desoto , MO
Subject: Picnic
Date: 28 May 2007
Time: 01:35:24
Comments:

Will be there if Carolyn will let me, and find me a clean pair of overalls.

Name: Betty (Summers) Young
Home Town: Maryland Heights- Parma, Mo
Subject: Down Home Days
Date: 24 May 2007
Time: 13:15:39
Comments:

We plan on attending the down home days this year

Webmaster Note: This was originally posted on the announcements page but as it has been a topic of this guest book, and because I felt it deserved as much coverage as possible so I am also placing it in the guest book as well.

Name: Christal Austin
Event: Ham and Bean Dinner
DateTime: June 8 from 5p.m. to 8p.m.
Announcement:

A Ham and Bean dinner is scheduled for Friday June 8 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in honor of Mike and Millie Cullum. Plates will include ham and bean dinner, dessert and drink for $5.00. It will be at the Parma Community Building. All proceeds (100%) raised will be given to Mike and Millie. Plates can be purchased at the door if you are unable to buy a ticket.

Please show your support during this difficult time. Should you have any questions please email me at christalaustin@yahoo.com

Name: Tom Love
Home Town: Dexter , Mo.
Subject: Prior comments
Date: 23 May 2007
Time: 18:44:35
Comments:

Just to make sure I did not offend anyone, I was just joking about the presence of FAA officials at he picnic . Mr. Charles Bagby, you are a great fellow and I would follow the FAA regulations even if you were not there.

Name: Barbara Jewett Lillard
Home Town: Suffolk, VA - Parma
Subject: Down Home
Date: 23 May 2007
Time: 12:29:10
Comments:

Sorry I won't be able to attend the big event this year. Had some herniated discs taken care of. We may come in the Fall when the leaves begin turning in the mountains - if possible. Have a great time and keep us old people in your prayers. My Mom is planning to join you, so be sure and say "Hey".

Name: Christal (Long) Austin
Home Town: Parma
Subject: information for donations
Date: 22 May 2007
Time: 07:03:41
Comments:

For those of you wanting to send donations in the honor of Mike and Millie Cullum please mail donations to the following address:

Bootheel Petroleum
PO Box 317
Parma MO 63870

Donations have been greatly appreciated and given directly to Mike.

I wasn't sure if it would be safe to post this information on here pertaining to phone numbers or addresses.

Name: Tommy Love
Home Town: Parma then, Dexter now
Subject: Down Home Days
Date: 22 May 2007
Time: 05:40:35
Comments:

Will attend, unless Federal Aviation Administration officials are present. Don't want to get threatened with jail time again.

Name: Marva Morgan Womack
Home Town:
Subject: Mike and Millie Cullum
Date: 21 May 2007
Time: 22:47:26
Comments:

Let's pull together for Mike and Millie if we can.

Bill Morgan (Dixie Gas Co.) years ago hired Mike to deliver Gas to Homes and Businesses. Mike and his brother continued to work with Lance in our company over the years.

Mike has always given the extra time to help others and now his family could use support and prayers.

Gas is really high now and driving back and forth to the hosp. in St. Louis from Parma; Food, Lodging, etc., will be very expensive.

Crystal, you posted the first info. about Miliie's car accident and having also recently undergoing Heart Surgery. You said contact Bootheel Petroleum about giving to help. Please put out a Phone Number to call and also a PO Box Number of Bootheel Petroleum so we might get support on the way to helping.

Name: JoEmma (Greenwood) Morgan
Home Town: Nashville - Parma
Subject: 4th. of July Picnic
Date: 21 May 2007
Time: 11:42:30
Comments:

Just want to say.....I plan on being in Parma for the picnic this year. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Laura Jane Johnson Southard will be with me.

Name: Kathy McCown
Home Town: Huntsville, AL
Subject: old high school 1939 annual
Date: 21 May 2007
Time: 11:17:12
Comments:

I have an old 1939 Parma, Missouri school yearbook that I found when I was cleaning out my Aunt's things. She taught music and band there for one year in 1939. The yearbook is in pretty good condition and the pictures are original photographs, not printed.

I would love for someone from the town who would appreciate it, to have it. If you will contact me, I will make arrangements to send it to you.

Kathy McCown

jgmccown@comcast.net

Name: Delano Brown
Home Town: White House, Tn.
Subject: Down Home Days
Date: 21 May 2007
Time: 07:26:23
Comments:

I will be attending down home days. Joe and Von Moore will also be attending. Hope to see you then.

Name: Michael Stephens
Home Town: Luton, Bedfordshire, England
Subject: Stephens family history
Date: 20 May 2007
Time: 01:18:03
Comments:

I am looking for any information on the Stephens family in Parma, in particular a Samuel Stephens who I believe was once a town sheriff any help would be really appreciated, my e-mail is mick@kepro.co.uk

Name: George Ellerbrook
Home Town: Weatherford, Texas
Subject: Down Home Days
Date: 19 May 2007
Time: 12:37:56
Comments:

May we be the first to confirm we will be at the Forth of July Festivities in Parma, Missouri? See you there!!!

Name: Bill Ward
Home Town: Fort Walton Beach, Fl
Subject: down home days 2007
Date: 19 May 2007
Time: 11:59:42
Comments:

Planning on being there.. Certainly hope Raymond Dickerson has some baseball caps to see me...

Name: James Elliott Moore
Home Town: Michigan City, Indiana
Subject: Friends
Date: 18 May 2007
Time: 17:44:59
Comments:

I grew up on 8 ditch and attended all 4 of my high school years at Parma High and graduated in 1948. Sure seems a long time ago, but it still seems like home every time i'm there. I still look at my 1948 year book and wonder where and how all my class mates are doing. I do plan to be in Parma June 30th. My e-mail address is Jm2d@netnitco.net.

Name: Christal (Long) Austin
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Mike and Millie Cullum
Date: 17 May 2007
Time: 14:49:17
Comments:

For those of you that know Mike and Millie Cullum, on May 15, 2007 Millie and her sister were involved in a car accident. Not only has Milie endured heart surgery in April 2007 and the lose of her Mother on May 8, 2007 but now she is in the hospital awaiting back surgery. She is in St Louis University as they will be putting a steel rod in her back.

Please keep Mike and Millie in your prayers. Mike has serviced Parma many years by delivering propane and helping others out when needed no matter what the situation was. There are donation jars set up at the local businesses in Parma if you would like to make a donation to assist them with medical bills and other things they are facing at this time. Or if you'd like you can send donations to them thru the mail. Please contact Bootheel Petroleum in Parma to get mailing information.

Again, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Name: Renee Butler Shaw
Home Town: Parma, Mo
Subject: Old Friends Around?
Date: 17 May 2007
Time: 02:03:28
Comments:

I see a few names I haven't seen in years. I have lived in Arkansas for the past 24 years. Nice to see people still keep in touch........

Name: Paul Ford
Home Town: Paragould,AR
Subject: Geraldine Lawrence
Date: 13 May 2007
Time: 20:28:03
Comments:

Hey Geraldine,

It was nice to see your comments on the site here. I would love to hear about how your doing and your family. Vivian and I were in the same grade. There were so many of you I have thought of all of you often and wondered how ya'll were doing. I would love to hear from you. My email address is ptcbford4@sbcglobal.net.

Name: Geraldine Brackney (Lawrence)
Home Town: Weir,Ks.
Subject: friends
Date: 12 May 2007
Time: 20:04:38
Comments:

I would like to say hello to everyone. I miss home.

Name: Paul Ford
Home Town: Paragould, AR
Subject: Dicky Burnett
Date: 06 May 2007
Time: 06:07:46
Comments:

I was so sad to hear about Dicky. I always got a kick out of his sense of humor and his outlook on life. I will miss Dicky and extend my deepest sympathy to his family.

Name: Marva Morgan Womack
Home Town: Parma/Perryville, MO
Subject: Third "1970" Classmate Gone Home
Date: 04 May 2007
Time: 20:55:38
Comments:

Thursday, April 19, 2007, our friend and classmate, Dicky Burnett of Parma moved from a battle with Cancer to a better place with no pain.

In less than one year Jeff, Dana and Dicky have gone home to be with our Lord Friends from the class of "70" have once again been reunited in sharing tears and seeing how valuable our friendships have been over the years. May we always remember Parma, PHS, good times and friends.

Name: Jenny Cunningham Tate
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Missing Home
Date: 28 Apr 2007
Time: 15:51:39
Comments:

Hey There Parma, its been a few years since I came to this site. Looks like some new things have happened since I have been gone. Hope to see you in June. xoxo

Name: Christal Austin
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Great place to eat
Date: 27 Apr 2007
Time: 14:30:19
Comments:

When visiting or driving thru Parma you must stop by the Deli at D & L One Stop. They have the best food. It is cooked made to order and Rhonda Stultz does an excellent job. Not only does she give great service with a smile but she is one heck of a cook.

Name: Danny White
Home Town: Little Rock, AR
Subject: Parma in Mid '60's
Date: 21 Apr 2007
Time: 18:58:36
Comments:

I lived in Parma in the mid '60's. My friends included Charles Mitchell, Steve Mitchell, Bobby Miller, the Dodson brothers, we were all mean kids. We roamed the streets of Parma. We played pool at Les Jaynes Tavern. My mother's name was Agnes White. My step-dad was Tuffy Stevens. You can contact me at <dannywhite1004@yahoo.com>.

Name: Tom & Sue Parkman
Home Town: Parma/Loves Park,IL.
Subject: W.C. Cox Family
Date: 13 Apr 2007
Time: 20:15:49
Comments:

Bev Cox and Family

We were sorry to hear of the death of your Dad and we have fond memories of him while we all lived in the Parma area. Our condolences to all of you and may you find comfort in knowing he is with the Lord. We have not seen any of your family in many many years but you are thought of especially at this time. You and I graduated in 1954 and I don't believe I have seen you since. If you make it to Down Home Days this year look us up. God Bless you and yours especially during this time.

Your Classmates,

Sue Rodgers Parkman

Name: Vicki Cox Dinning
Home Town: Parma
Subject: passing of a loved one
Date: 11 Apr 2007
Time: 06:25:00
Comments:

This is to let you know that my dad, W. C. Cox, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2007.

Name: darlene sapp reeves
Home Town: parma
Subject: i am a grandmother as of 03-20-07
Date: 06 Apr 2007
Time: 18:02:46
Comments:

my son brandon and his wife had a baby girl, they named her braelynn. she is dark skin and dark brown eyes. i cant believe i am a gradmother!!!!!

Name: Christal (Long) Austin
Home Town: Parma
Subject: New Arrival
Date: 04 Apr 2007
Time: 09:38:02

Comments:

To those of you that know my sister Toshia (Long) Shaw and Jerry Shaw.....they are proud parents of a healthy 8 lbs 3 oz baby girl 19 1/2 inches long that was born April 3, 2007. Maternal grandparents are David and Nancy (Patterson) Long and paternal grandparents are Floyd and Shirley Shaw. Mother and daughter are doing great. I'm a proud Aunt :)

Name: Dan Wagner
Home Town: Stringer, Ms.
Subject: down home days 2006
Date: 03 Apr 2007
Time: 07:12:43
Comments:

Enjoyed seeing everyone, especially my old friends Daryl, Rusty, and Diane. My wife Darlene and I hope to come again this year. Looking forward to seeing more of my old friends and of course all of my family. See y'all.

Name: Carl Stone
Home Town: Parma/Malden
Subject: Contact info
Date: 28 Mar 2007
Time: 17:30:55
Comments:

Does anyone have contact info for Vicky Parker Veldhuis? They were our neighbors when we lived on the farm near 2 Ditch.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Carl

talon_ii@msn.com

www.feelgoodband.com

Name: Carl Stone
Home Town: Parma/Malden
Subject: Greetings from OKC
Date: 15 Mar 2007
Time: 17:54:03
Comments:

Hello

Carl Stone writing from Oklahoma City,

Just touching base with folks there to see how things are going. I stumbled on the site quite by accident and thought I'd toss a line in the water and see what I caught. Would like to touch base with Mike Sims, Billy Cunningham, Carolyn Ledbetter or anyone from the Class of 77.

Drop me a line @ talon_ii@msn.com.

Carl

Class of 1977

Name: Sue Rodgers Parkman
Home Town: Once Upon a Time Parma
Subject: Norma Crain McBride
Date: 11 Mar 2007
Time: 14:29:19
Comments:

Our sympathies to the Crain family on the passing of Norma McBride. I am sure she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Reading the obituary of Mrs. McBride brougnt back lots of memories of my childhood. She had formerly been married to Huey Kitchens and lived in the Methodist Parsonage across the street from our family at the time of Huey''s death. Though I was young at the time I remember the shock and fear that I felt from that knowledge. Strange how some things impact your memory and create feelings you don't even know you have until they well up when you least expect. One of those strange but true stories. There are many of those connected with our lives in Parma. I think that is why there are so many that return each year in July.

Name: Bill Rainey
Home Town: Wood River Il.
Subject: Greeting!
Date: 11 Mar 2007
Time: 14:25:41
Comments:

I grew up outside of Parma on 6th ditch and remember when the lights in Parma were like a big city. The air conditioning in the local grocery store felt so good on steamy hot summers.

I Graduated from Bernie High 1965. Mother, sisters, brothers, other relatives still live in Parma.

email lbsunshine@charter.net

Name: jay foster
Home Town: parma
Subject: cindy ross e-mail address
Date: 06 Mar 2007
Time: 00:48:56
Comments:

For sharon ross rhines cindy' e-mail address is cpountney2000@yahoo.com. for all you other folks that want to catch up with cindy ross better do it soon. She is moving to England. and my loss her e-mail address in the move. I will try to retieve it when I can and repost if different. I may be the most and best cotton picker around I used an old one row cotton picker for Mr Elmo Ward and I made a whole lot more than 15 dollars. Ha! Ha! when I picked by hand I had to pay them I don't think I ever picked more than 100 pounds if I started before daylight. the cotton picker the best invention ever!!!

Name: MikeloVager
Home Town: London
Subject: bestest site, thx
Date: 02 Mar 2007
Time: 01:08:21
Comments:

Good evening, best.

Name: Marva Morgan Womack
Home Town: Perryville, MO (Parma Graduate)
Subject: Death of Dear Friend and Classmate ,Dana Lape
Date: 28 Feb 2007
Time: 21:40:13
Comments:

My husband, Jeff, went on to be with our Lord back at the end ofJuly and now, our dear friend, Dana Jo Lape (Long). Thursday, February 22nd she suffered a Heart Attack. Monday evening, February 26th she went home to our Lord. Both the same age, graduated from PHS in "70". The Lord has called home two good people to continue on his work. May our prayers be with Tony and their children.

Name: Paul Ford
Home Town: Paragould AR
Subject: Class of 1974
Date: 25 Feb 2007
Time: 19:09:48
Comments:

Hey to all of the Class of 1974. Just wanted to let all who watch this site know I finally caught up with Charlie Ross. It was really nice to finally catch up with him. He is currenltly living in Cape and is doing well. Please feel free to email me and I will give you his email address. Also, I would like to challenge all of you in this great class to contact other we haven't been in touch with in such a long time. I am also wondering if any of you would be interested in having a class get together sometime this summer, or set up a Class of 74 table at the July picnic. If anyone is interested email me at: ptcbford4@sbcglobal.net Go Parma Pirates

Name: Trish Cohen
Home Town:
Subject: Rebeca Mead
Date: 23 Feb 2007
Time: 17:43:27
Comments:

Rebeca,

You and your family are very welcome and are also in my thoughts everyday. That day will be a day that I personnally will never forget. My heart sank hard. I cried all the way home that night for you and your family and your BABY.

I really try hard to improve the town safety and the citizens safety. I hope to one day show every one that not all police officers are bad and that we do have a heart and feelings too. I love working in Parma. The City Counsel is the greatest I have ever worked with and they are working hard to improve the town. There are some really wonderful people in Parma. I look forward to coming to work everyday. My family knows how much happier I am working here. That really means alot.

Rebeca, your thoughts and support mean alot to me. Remember Your little Angel is watching over you and is happy and safe with the Lord. THANK YOU!!!!!!

Mr. Husted, your support and appreciation is more appreciated than you know. You and Mrs. Husted can always put a smile on my face and you are very dear to me. I wish, not for me but for the TOWN, that more people in Parma appreciated everything the way the two of you do. I hope everything goes well for Sarah with her parents.

To everyone in Parma, May God Bless you all.

And always remember good things come to those who wait. Everyone is God's Child

Name: Anita Hahs
Home Town: Jackson, Mo
Subject: Parma
Date: 20 Feb 2007
Time: 18:43:49
Comments:

The pictures posted for the 2006 event are great! Somebody did a good job. The tractors were a wonderful addition. It looks like a big turn-out and that is good.

Name: jay foster
Home Town: parma, mo
Subject: charles delton ross
Date: 20 Feb 2007
Time: 17:21:00
Comments:

Mr. ford,

your right he is not a jr. He currently is in cape Girardeau, mo. going to school at semo state. e-mail me at jay01233@hotmail.com and I can give you contact info. thanks for your interest in my family. jay

Name: Paul D. Ford
Home Town: Paragould, AR
Subject: Charles Ross.
Date: 19 Feb 2007
Time: 15:14:56
Comments:

Just wanted to ask Jay Foster if you knew anything about Charlie Ross Jr. I am not sure if he is a Jr. But this Charlie graduated with me in 1974. I think his family called him Delbert. I haven't found anyone who knows where he is or what has ever happened with him. I always considered him a friend and would like to catch up with him. Thanks

Name: George Husted
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Jay foster
Date: 19 Feb 2007
Time: 10:33:07
Comments:

We would like to get the phone number and/or email address for Jay Foster. Contact me at (573) 357-4866 or gghusted@bpsnetworks.com George

Name: jay foster
Home Town: parma, mo
Subject: charles ross jr
Date: 18 Feb 2007
Time: 13:13:46
Comments:

He currently is in Indianapolis , In. he is in a convelesent home, suffering with disabliitating, diabetes. His sister (Joyce) lives in Cape Griardeau, Mo. Her phone number is (573)***-****. (E-mail the Webmaster for the number)

Name: LEO E. MATTHEWS
Home Town: HERCULANEUM, MO.
Subject: CHARLES ROSS, JR.
Date: 17 Feb 2007
Time: 12:10:37
Comments:

I HAVE LOST CONTACT WITH CHARLES ROSS, JR.

IF ANYONE KNOWS HIS WHERE-ABOUTS, PLEASE LEAVE A NOTE ON THE WEB.

I GRADUATED WITH HIM FROM PARMA HIGH SCHOOL IN 1951. THANKS FOR ANY KIND OF INFO.

Leo (SHINE)

Name: David Brayshaw
Home Town: Tampa, Florida
Subject: Living in Parma
Date: 16 Feb 2007
Time: 06:33:36
Comments:

I want to again express my gratitude to the good Lord for allowing me to live in Parma for a year or more from 1964-65.

My step-grandfather, Frank Catron, took me in when my father, who, at the time was married to his daughter, Lula May. They were traveling with my brothers and sister toward the South, not knowing where they would settle, when Grandpap asked Dad if he would allow me to stay with him. My father obliged, and I am thankful he did. For me, it was the best of times.

From Grandpap, I learned the scrap metal business, how to sort copper from brass, cast iron, aluminum and less valuable metals. The lead, we used to make fishing sinkers. Alongside one another, we chiseled out the copper in old car generators and broke apart furniture and other objects. It was strenuous work, from which I gained a strong work ethic.

I also learned from Grandpap to hunt possum and gig frogs on weekend evenings, even in the coldest weather. I can recall how directions to any place were begun with the number of a ditch.

Because I’d come out of a more advanced public educational curriculum north of Pittsburgh, classwork in Parma’s school was a breeze for me. At the same time, however, I was like any other boy. I got into trouble and was given my fair share of swats by the gym teacher, a disciplinary system I feel should never have been done away with. But then, we used to count the swats like heroes, then add up the annual totals to see who led the race.

I’d like to see more pictures of Parma today, to check out the losses and improvements. A lot has probably changed in 40 years.

Name: Dick Ramsey
Home Town: Columbus, Ohio
Subject: Happy Birthday
Date: 15 Feb 2007
Time: 07:22:25
Comments:

To the residents of Parma,

On this day 70 years ago, Dr Husted delivered a baby boy, today he is your Mayor. Happy Birthday Daddy!

Dick

Name: Barbara MacQuarrie
Home Town: South Haven, MI
Subject: Ancestors
Date: 13 Feb 2007
Time: 15:25:53
Comments:

I'm looking for any information in regard to the Pulliam and Jones families. My grandfather was Albert Pulliam who married Estol Jones. Estol Jones' mother and father were Eva Elder or Elders Jones, and Lee Jones. They had 3 children together, Sam, John and Estol. Eva had other children from a first marriage (I believe she was a widow). She was married to a Groaning. I know of one son, named Clarence Groaning and a daughter named Annie Groaning who married a Ray (last name). Annie had children named Billy, Bonnie, and Inez.

Eva Jones was a member of the Baptist Church in Parma.

I believe that Estol Jones was born in Parma. Albert Pulliam and Estol Jones Pulliam had 4 children, Betty, Glen, Ruth and Bob Pulliam. I have been told that there are other Pulliams and Elder or Elders still living in the area. If you have any information you wish to share you can e-mail me at Grandmamac4@hotmail.com.

A few years back, my husband and I drove through your town and found a cemetary behind the railway tracks. We found the gravesite for Eva Jones, Clarence Groaning, and Sam Jones.

My grandparents, Albert and Estol Pulliam, together with their children, moved to South Haven, MI in the late 1930's I believe.

My mother and her siblings have many stories to tell about Parma and picking cotton.

Love your web site. I bet my mom would love to attend your Down Home Days. It looks like you have lots of fun.

Name: Paul D. Ford
Home Town: Paragould,AR
Subject: YIPPIE The Guest Book is Back
Date: 09 Feb 2007
Time: 20:45:11
Comments:

Just a quick note to say thanks for getting the guest book back up and running. This guest book has helped me find long lost cousins and get back in touch with friends from many years ago. Parma, while it has had its ups and downs is where some of my life longs friendships began. I recently connected back up with Kurt Batz. It was so nice. This web site is great so keep up the good work.

Name: JoEmma Greenwood Morgan
Home Town: Nashville, TN
Subject: Good to be back
Date: 09 Feb 2007
Time: 06:47:04
Comments:

It sure is good to have the Guestbook back up and running. Hopefully, everyone will start sending in their news and comments. Looking forward to the annual picnic this year, just a little over 4 months away. See ya then.

JoEmma class of '56

Name: Barbara Jewett Lillard
Home Town: Suffolk, VA
Subject: Grandmothers
Date: 06 Feb 2007
Time: 20:36:17
Comments:

To Bill Smothers. Are you related to Goldie or Emma Smothers? They were my biological grand and great grand mothers. I am looking for more information about them and/or survivors of that family. Thanks for any help you can give.

Name: Hugh Mitchell Cannon
Home Town: Bruce, Mississippi
Subject: Parma
Date: 03 Feb 2007
Time: 12:33:01
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Accidently ran across your website while surfing the net. As a child, I spent a week nearly every summer visiting my Grandparents in Parma. Their names were Thomas (Bud) Mitchell and Myrtie Mitchell. My Mother was Mary Mitchell, and she moved to Mississippi after WW II where she married H.W. Cannon. She passed away January 1st of this year. I always had a really good time in Parma as a boy. Some summers we would ride the train from Mississippi to Missouri. I can't remember where we would get off the train, but that was definately a highlight of my childhood. My Grandparents both died while living in Parma and are buried in Malden. I have not been back for a long time, but looking at your website makes me want to return. You are doing a good job with this site. Keep up the good work.

Name: Alice Ward Bailey
Home Town: Annandale, Virginia
Subject: web page
Date: 02 Feb 2007
Time: 21:18:37
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Glad guestbook is back up and available. It is my way of keeping up with the happenings of SEMO Thanks and keep up the good work, time and effort!