Name: Michelle Steele (Parker)
Home Town: St Louis, MO
Subject: Parma Days
Date: June 16, 2008
Time: 11:17 AM

Comments:

I didn't attend school in Parma but my grandma and all of her siblings did. The Parkers. I can't wait to see them again.

Name: Alice Ward Bailey
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Down Home Days
Date: June 13, 2008
Time: 06:58 AM

Comments:

I'm sad to say I will not be attending the Downhome Days picnic this year 2008!. Will be first time in a while that I will not be there. Next year will be class of '59's 50th so will be there and hope to see ALL of that class for a great 50th Reunion! See you then. Thanks. Alice Ward Bailey

Name: Rhonda Gail Edwards (Bean)
Home Town: Westland Michigan
Subject: My past
Date: June 12, 2008
Time: 01:56 PM

Comments:

My Granny lived in Parma. Her name was Martha McCain. My aunt and uncle still live there. Their names are Lois and Danny Craven. As a child we always took a vacation in August to see Granny and the other family members. I always loved going there because I had cousins to play with! Now, I'm 43 years old and the last time I was in parma I was 16! That's along time ago! Just thought I would stop in to say that Parma was a cute little town and held some special memories for me. God Bless all that still live there! Rhonda

Name: S
Home Town: Not Parma
Subject: how to get in touch with the owner of this page.
Date: June 11, 2008
Time: 08:55 AM

Comments:

Hello,

There isn't any way to get in touch with the owner of this page. I have things to discus with you but cannot do it here. please add a contact email address on this page for everybody's convenience. I'll be checking on it every once in a while, probably on a weekly basis. S

Webmaster's Note:  A "Contac Us" page has been added under the "About Parma" page.

Name: George & Barb Ellerbrook
Home Town: Parma
Subject: 4th of July Picnic
Date: June 10, 2008
Time: 07:11 AM

Comments:

The Good Lord willing, we will be at the picnic again this year! Look forward to seeing familair faces & new ones as well. Class of "53".

Name: Wayne Hendrix
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Candy Irwin-Preacher Hendrix and wife Cecil
Date: June 09, 2008
Time: 05:52 PM

Comments:

Your Grandfathers first name was Dave and yes his wifes name was Cecil. Your mother (God rest her) was my aunt. I am the son of her brother Thomas who died in WWII. I think you were quite young the last time we met. I have had little contact with your side of the family since your mother passed. It was quite a suprise and a joy to run across your posting here. Love to you and your family.

Name: Pastor Dennis & Belinda West
Home Town: Cape Coral, Florida
Subject: Greetings
Date: June 06, 2008
Time: 05:58 AM

Comments:

My wife, Belinda and I came to Parma in 1981 and began our ministry at the Church of God. Our first church! The cullum Family, Ross Family, Parker Family, Bob & Ruth, are just a few families that we got close to. We enjoyed the city and all the surrounding communities. Our email address is COGREV2@aol.com

Name: Kristie Ross DeLuna
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Ross Family
Date: June 02, 2008
Time: 12:28 PM

Comments:

I just wanted to say hello, I don't make it home very often. A lot of my extended family still lives in Parma and/or attends church there. I have been researching my father's side of the family and found the website through this. I saw, at the bottom of the page, some comments from my Uncle Jay Foster about my Aunt Cindy, Uncle Delton, and Uncle Charles, Jr. Maybe I should say that I am the daughter of Terry and Patricia Ross. My Grandfather and Great Grandparents are buried in the Parma Cemetary. If anyone has more information on the Ross Family in early Parma, I would love to hear about it.

Just a family update - my father, Terry, is still in the Air Force, most of you probably see my mother, Pat, at church on Sundays with my Grandma, Vernell Ross. My sister is in Art school in Chicago, and I am a History Teacher in North Carolina. Oh, and Cindy is in England but her email address is still the same as what Jay gave.

My email address is kddeluna@msn.com if you have any stories to share.

Name: gwen bowen parkman
Home Town: parma missouri
Subject: remembling the sixty
Date: June 01, 2008
Time: 07:10 AM

Comments:

just wanted to say hi to all the people and friends of Parma, all of you be good bye bye.

Name: Tom & Sue Parkman
Home Town: Loves Park, IL.
Subject: Pat Garner Leonberger
Date: May 31, 2008
Time: 10:05 AM

Comments:

Our deepest sympathy to Loren Leonberger, his children and the Garner family in the passing of Pat Garner Leonberger. I had known Pat since we were attending school in Canalou,Mo. Then when she married Loren we got to see each other from time to time at Home Town Days. She was a very kind and loving friend and will be missed by many. I am thankful I got to see her at Home Town Days last year as I know the trip was a major effort on her part. Dear Friend You Are Missed Already...Love to all your family during this Home Going Journey.

Classmate and friends,

Tom and Sue Rodgers Parkman

Name: Travis Jones
Home Town: Guthrie, Oklahoma
Subject: PAXTON surname
Date: May 31, 2008
Time: 08:02 AM

Comments:

Joseph Paxton census 1880 New Madrid County, Missouri. His son, William Paxton married Lula Barrett at Mississippi County, Missouri and then came to live in Como Twp, Missouri by 1910.

The Paxton family physician was Dr. Blackman of Parma, Missouri. My grandfather born 1910.

Paxtons present in North East Arkansas as early as 1844 or before. Civil war 1861. Paxton of Missouri and Arkansas seem to appear on both Union and CSA muster rolls. After the ware between the states Paxtons migrated through Dunklin County, Missouri and into New Madrid County, Missouri.

The Paxton tie between New Madrid County and Dunklin County. Bowman Paxton was to be tried in New Madrid County, Missouri for alleged murder done in Dunklin County, Missouri. Bowman Paxton was born to Joseph Paxton and Susana Blacker at Tyronza, Arkansas. Bowman Paxton married numerous times in Dunklin County, Missouri and was acquiring some land/wealth. He visited New Madrid County's Portageville and seemed to be generally acceptable to all until the alleged murder of McGilvery. Bowman Paxton was murdered on his extradiction to New Madrid County within the Dunklin County borders an thus never went to trial.

The patriarch of the family was Amos Paxton who aquired the first purchase of North East Arkansas land from the US Government about 1844. Before then the 1840? census shows a Amos Paxton in Hickman County, Kentucky. Amos Paxton was possibly born circa 1777 and would have possibly been in defense of the States during the war of 1812. England invaded the United States of America.

Paxton intermarriages:

RICE,
STEWART,
BARRETT,
POWELL,
ADAMS,
BLACKER,
SHELFER,
MANN,
CURFORD,
MANUAL,
SMITH,
WILKS,
ETC., ETC.

IN LAWS OF NOTE:

JUDGE POWEL, NEW MADRID. ( Once had a street named for himself ) ABIJAH RICE, proposed to be a desendent of an indian lineage from Jailey Ann Brown (Wathacappe).

William T. Paxton and wife Lula Powell Paxton ( she's the daughter of the judge Powell ), resident of Buena Vista Virginia where the Paxton insurance company still is very much alive. The couple married in New Madrid County, Missouri. William T. Paxton is on cesus in New Madrid County Missouri 1880 a son of Thomas A. Paxton.

Amos Andrew Jackson Paxton, a world war one vetern and ex-resident of Como, Missouri and Allenville, Missouri.

Name: Ann Lindsey Ogle
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Down Home Days 2008
Date: May 30, 2008
Time: 04:20 PM

Comments:

Hope to see everyone this year!!

Name: Hedrick
Home Town: Dexter
Subject: Russell Hedrick
Date: May 29, 2008
Time: 09:09 PM

Comments:

Russell Hedrick passed away on April 25, 2008 for those who have not heard.

Russell Hedrick

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Russell Alton Hedrick, son of the late Raymond Alton Hedrick and Mary Faith Hedrick, was born on July 26, 1926 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Surrounded by his beloved family, he departed this life peacefully on April 25, 2008 at the age of 81 years.

Mr. Hedrick was a long-time educator who once taught in a country school near Parma and later served as an elementary teacher and Administrator in the Dexter Public School System. He earned both his Bachelor and Master of Education degrees from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau.

Mr. Hedrick was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II. He was a member of the Missouri State Teacher's Association, a member of the Dexter Masonic Lodge #532, and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Dexter.

On August 7, 1948, he was united in marriage to Maxine Warren of Parma. A loyal wife for 59 years and a devoted caretaker to Russell in recent years, Maxine is an inspiration to many.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Hedrick is survived by one son, Alan and his wife Tracy of Dexter; one daughter, Renee and her husband Pierre Sauvaget of Santa Monica, California; by two grandsons Zachariah Alan Hedrick and Morgan Alton Hedrick; and two sisters, Wanda and her husband Jim White of Belleville, Illinois and Patricia O'Grady of Richmond, Virginia. A special brother-in-law, Larry Warren and his wife Diane, also survive.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home on Sunday, April 27, 2008 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, April 28, 2008 at 2:00 pm in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter. Interment will follow at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with Dr. Steve Easterwood and Reverend Don Kennedy officiating.

In lieu of flowers, friends may contribute to a scholarship which will be awarded to a deserving student pursuing a degree in elementary education.

Paid

Name: Tracee de Hahn
Home Town: San Luis Obispo, CA
Subject: recent visit to Parma
Date: May 29, 2008
Time: 03:02 PM

Comments:

Dear everyone,

I suppose I should have listed Parma as my hometown since it was my first town, as the daughter of Lynn and Janet Leigh and granddaughter of John Mac and Dolly Leigh. I was recently in Parma (for a 'farm' tour) and was thrilled to find this website upon my return to California. Great to see photos of corn and snow and all else that is happening there. Congratualtions on a great website - makes me wish I could visit for Down Home days in july.

Tracee Leigh de Hahn

Name: Bruce Bowen
Home Town: Parma Missouri
Subject: Friends of the 60s
Date: May 28, 2008
Time: 01:16 PM

Comments:

Just wanted to say hay , to BUBBA MITCHELL, BEAVER BORDERS AND BOSCOE BORDERS

Name: bruce bowen
Home Town: parma-bloomfield,mo.
Subject: thinking back to the 60s good old days
Date: May 22, 2008
Time: 05:55 AM

Comments:

I LIVE AT BLOOMFIELD MISSOURI,WITH MY WIFE ,MICHELLE IF ANYBODY WANTS TO GET IN TOUCH WITH US CALL 573 568 3286,LATER ON

Name: Sue Rodgers Parkman
Home Town: Loves Park,IL.
Subject: Donald & Mable Smith
Date: May 19, 2008
Time: 06:51 PM

Comments:

Hey Donald Smith,

You were one of my neighbors when I was a child and your sister was my sister Bonnie's classmate and friend. We lived on the corner south of you in front of the Methodist Church. I had wondered what had happened to your family. Bonnie lives in Sikeston,Mo. so I will tell her you are coming to Home Town Days this year. Looking forward to seeing you again. Thanks for checking in.

Name: Donald (Buddy) Smith
Home Town: Parma Mo. (Now live in San Antonio Tx.
Subject:
Date: May 14, 2008
Time: 09:51 AM

Comments:

I was borned Parma in 1933 . Moved away when I was 7 or 8 to Michigan. Moved back a few years later. My Dad (Arlie Smith) opened a groc.and meat market. My sister (Mabel deceased) would have been in the class of 1948. She was one of the Queens when she was in the ninth tenth grade. My grandfathers were Henery B. Smith and G. W. McFall. Hope to make the doings in July.

Name: JoEmma Greenwood Morgan
Home Town: Parma-Nashville, TN
Subject: Cary Webb Tolman
Date: May 13, 2008
Time: 05:56 AM

Comments:

It was great to read your letter and to see the pictures of Parma. Your interest in Parma amazes me. I am 70 years old and was raised in Parma.

I love this little town and love going back and visiting with home town folks. You spoke of the two railroads that your mother said ran through Parma.

She was right, there used to be two railroads that crossed just south and west of the main part of Parma. The Frisco ran north and south and the Cottonbelt ran east and west. I left Parma in 1956 and am not sure when they removed the Frisco railroad line. Parma was a wonderful place to grown up especially in the 40's and 50's. I am sure others feel the same about the years they grew up in Parma.

Thank you for sharing the memories of your mother.

Name: Lou (Hickerson) Lay
Home Town: Parma (Now Hampton, VA)
Subject: History of Parma
Date: May 12, 2008
Time: 07:49 PM

Comments:

Mr. Husted, thanks so much for giving us the history as provided by Webb family. I'm sure all of found many menories of the men mentioned who had stores there for so many years.

Looking forward to more of the story. I check on the Web Site weekly.

Name: John Greenwood
Home Town: Nashville - Parma
Subject: Breaking News
Date: May 12, 2008
Time: 06:02 AM

Comments:

Word has traveled as far as Nashville, TN that Parma Mayor, Randall Ramsey, has become one of the finest carburetor mechanics in the nation. To verify you may talk to Wayne McKenzie.

Name: Donald Nelson
Home Town: Doe Run MO
Subject: Rememberance, Thanks Sue Parkman
Date: April 24, 2008
Time: 01:54 PM

Comments:

Thank you Sue for that walk down memory lane. There is a 16 year old inside me looking through 71 year old eyes, memories become more dear to me as time passes and especially when I learn that a friend and school mate has been called home to the Lord.

Bill Tom Knight rightly named Parma Oz, because inside all of us is that magical place that will remain with us for life.

Parma will always be home no matter it's present or future condition and I will return each year as long as I am able.

Don

Name: Merick
Home Town: Bernie
Subject: Just found this website.
Date: April 14, 2008
Time: 01:43 PM

Comments:

It's great to see this website. I just wanted to say hello, to all that know me. Email: tigertomsport@yahoo.com

Name: Sue Parkman
Home Town:
Subject: Happy Belated Birthday Thelma Husted
Date: April 10, 2008
Time: 06:33 PM

Comments:

Each year when we return for Home Town Days I see Thelma still looking healthy and strong like she did many years ago. Her mother and my mother in law Mrs. Era Parkman were very good friends for many years, as we all went to General Baptist Church together. Of course Dr. Husted and Dr. Gilbert kept the town healthy when we were children back in the 30's-40's.

They didn't deliver me but they cared for me later when I played outside in cold weather and developed respiratory problems. My great aunt Dora Calvin delivered me for $5.00 which was a lot of money in 1936. Doc also sewed up Tom's eyelid and head when a big truck tire he was working on blew back into his face. He didn't have far to go with the station just across the street from the Dr. office. We lived in front of the Methodist Church when I was in the first grade and at that time I knew every person on that street by name and everyone treated each other like family. All the kids played outside under the street lights at night until Mothers started the night call to come home. Those were the Good Ole Days when times were hard. No TV or violence to worry your parents about. Progress isn't always good in some ways. I am thankful for my birthplace and the many friends both young and old that were looking out for me as a young child. And how could we ever forget Mrs. Crites..."hey little girl come talk a minute" and it wound up the whole afternoon. Good memories, happy memories and some sad ones too when we return and the houses are shells of what they once were because the lives that touched ours are no longer calling to us. Oh but the memories still remain and for that I am deeply thankful. Our youth today have missed out on a great era in America and I have to share my part of the blame. I grew up and moved on but have never forgotten my roots. Parma my birthplace but Loves Park Illinois my home for 42 years. Thanks for the beautiful beginning in 1936-1966. I will return.

Name: George G. Husted
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Thelma Husted's Birthday
Date: March 30, 2008
Time: 08:01 PM

Comments:

Many of you can remember Thelma, Dr. Husted's Nurse. I don't know how many people have told me she was the first one to give them a spanking (when she and my Dad - Dr. Husted) made the delivery.

Today we celebrated her 86th birthday. She is still doing very well driving all over, mowing her yard, etc.

Here is a photo of her birthday.

Name: Sharon Hansen
Home Town: Parma
Subject:
Date: March 21, 2008
Time: 09:10 AM

Comments:

After signing in a couple of days ago, I have just heard from Nancy Crain (Stokes now)who was my best friend when I was growing up in Parma, and Ann Ogle who was Patsy Crain's best friend. I've been taking a trip down memory lane by reading all of the e-mails and I have so many wonderful memories of growing up in Parma.

Name: lowell (L. D.) holcomb
Home Town: parma
Subject: would like to leave my sister name and AD.
Date: March 17, 2008
Time: 08:14 AM

Comments:

my sister was in the class of 48. her name is
Atsie Lee holcomb Dugger
PH#. ***-***-****
ad. Lee Dugger
*** * ****************
********, ** *******
would you pass it on to any one who knows her if they want to contact her

Webmaster's Note:  Please do not post the personal addresses and phone numbers on this site.  While most people that peruse this site are friends of Parma, this information is available to the world and many people who do not have benevolent intentions also cruse this site.  If anyone would like to get hold of Atsie, please e-mail me at parmawebmaster@parma-mo.com.

Name: Ginger (Perkins) Conoley
Home Town: Irving, TX
Subject: Morgan Family
Date: March 19, 2008
Time: 01:46 PM

Comments:

I only lived in Parma a short time (first part of grade school). However, my grandparents lived across from the high school for many, many years. They were Roger and Addie Morgan. My mother was Hassie (Perkins) Morgan. Some of you might remember my cousin, Sherry Jo Chamberlain, daughter of Rod and Sylvie (Morgan) Chamberlain. Sherry and I used to walk down to Opal's store with my brother, Monte, and visit with Gene and Gertie. After my grandfather passed away, Glendle and Flossie Beard used to take care of my Granny Morgan. Does anyone know if they are still around? Would appreciate any information one might have about any of the Morgan family, both then and now. Thank you.

ginger_conoley@yahoo.com

Name: Sharon Hansen
Home Town: Parma
Subject:
Date: March 19, 2008
Time: 01:05 PM

Comments:

My maiden name was Sharon Chamberlain. Rod and Sylvia were my parents. My grandparents were William and Iona Chamberlain and Roger and Addie Morgan. My mother has passed away and my father is very ill and is in the hospital in Cape Girardeau. I am now living in Costa Mesa CA which is between Los Angeles and San Diego. I try to visit Parma every time I visit my parents who live in Dexter. I didn't realize there was a website for Parma but I will visit the site often now. My e-mail address is Sharon_hansen@emcorgroup.com.

Name: Paul Ford
Home Town: Paragould, AR
Subject: Kent Leigh
Date: March 18, 2008
Time: 02:15 PM

Comments:

Kent, It was so nice to see your comments on here. If I have everything right, your mother was my teacher for english in HS. I just loved her. She was the nicest lady I think I ever knew, and your dad was a great guy also. My dad had insurance with him for many many years. We only lived a block away from your mom and dad and always found them to be just wonderful. I am not sure if you will remember me or not but Willie Ford was my father and you might know my older sister more than me. Most of my family had nicknames i.e. Bug, Punkin, Pig, and Little Boy. Again it was nice hearing how your doing.

Name: Kent Leigh
Home Town: Parma, MO
Subject: Rumors of my assimilation are greatly over-exaggerated
Date: March 16, 2008
Time: 02:56 PM

Comments:

To all my friends and family in Parma.

I owe you all a sincere apology for my lack of staying in touch. I owe a debt of gratitude to all of you who help create within me a heartland attitude that has helped me in every aspect of my daily life.

I currently live in Vacaville, California. I have been here for thirty years now and will likely remain for the next . . . years. . .lol. . . .

I own and operate my own satellite communications field service company. The expression, ". . . the world is my oyster", couldn't be more descriptive of how I live and work. My work takes me from numerous western pacific locations to European, Nordic and African locales. Work is fun, never boring and usually always aboard cruise ships or oil rigs.

I look forward to getting back and staying in touch from this point on. It's been much tooooooo long since the last time I was home.

It is neat to query the net and see a really cool Parma, Missouri web site. You guys did good.

Warmest regards,

Kent

Name: M. A. Hart
Home Town: Dexter, MO
Subject: Eloise Hart
Date: March 12, 2008
Time: 06:20 PM

Comments:

Thanks for posting the obituary of Eloise (Myrick) Hart who passed away Mar 3, 2008 in Dexter, MO. She was born in Parma and graduated in the class of 1948. In recent years we attended several of the Down Home Days in which she always visiting with relatives and friends. We missed the one last year because of the illness she had.

Her husband,

M. A. Hart

Name: George Husted
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Snow
Date: March 10, 2008
Time: 09:00 PM

Comments:

Yes! we got SNOW!

Friday It was just light snow till about noon then it started to come down, I mean really come down. And by 10 p.m. we had between 5 and 6 inches. We had a meeting to go to in Dexter that evening and on the way back at 10 p.m. the "Hunterville" road was packed with 3" of packed snow, not plowed. Really poor for driving faster than 30 MPH. However, Saturday morning the snow was still very light and deep in places. Right outside our door was a bank about two feet deep, just right to dip a bowl in and get it full of light snow to make snow Icecream. It was really good just like when I was a kid back in the 30's and 40's.

Name: Paul Ford
Home Town: Paragould, AR
Subject: Where is Spring
Date: March 07, 2008
Time: 01:51 PM

Comments:

Well I don't know about Parma but it is snowing to beat the band here in Paragould today. I would like to thank all the good people of Parma that paid their respects to my father, Willie Ford, at his passing. I would appreciate it when Parma has a clean up day for the grave yard to let me know. The Parma grave yard has always been such a beautiful place and so peaceful. So thanks to all of our friends from Parma.

Name: Ann Lindsey Ogle
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Warfield family
Date: February 21, 2008
Time: 11:03 AM

Comments:

My dad, the late Ewell Lindsey; was adopted by Charles and Mary Lindsey. His given name was R. Ewell Warfield. Dad has been gone many years, but I'd like any information about his biological family. I have learned that both his parents died during the influenza epidemic when he was an infant.

Name: Candy Irwin
Home Town: Zalma, MO
Subject: Thank you for your responses about Dave Hendrix
Date: February 21, 2008
Time: 09:27 AM

Comments:

Thanks to Sue and George who commented about my Grandfather David Hendrix. I didn't know that he drove the school bus, too. I am going to to try to make it to Home Town Days this year to hopefully meet many of you and find out more about what else you remember about my family from there. My Grandparent's children included Lula, my Mother, John, Mary, Earlene and Thomas who died in WWII. There may have been more kids but that's all I remember.

Thanks again! Can't wait til July!

Candy

Name: Sue Parkman
Home Town: Formerly Parma/now Illinois
Subject: Rev. Dave Hendricks
Date: February 20, 2008
Time: 06:00 PM

Comments:

To the young lady speaking of her grandfather Hendricks. Most everyone in Parma knew Bro. Dave Hendricks as he live a long life there. I was once a neighbor of his and remember one time he called upon me to come across the street to witness the marriage ceremony of an older gentleman and lady.

I will never for get his statement which would normally go something like this. "For as long as ye both shall live". Well Bro. Dave didn't say the expected line and instead said this " For as long as it lasts". I was about to explode with laughter but held my piece. He also drove a school bus for many years as well.

I haven't lived in Parma since 1966 but have many fond memories and return each July for the Home Town Days. If you have not been before please mark your calendar and make an effort to join us. Hope to meet you there. Sue

Name: John W. Adams
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Family History
Date: February 20, 2008
Time: 02:28 PM

Comments:

I'm still on my quest for information about my family. I hope to get back to Parma this summer, during Founders day, and will see if I can speak with any of you who may have know them. I recently have found where my Grandfather, William Solomon Adams, lived in the Parma area in 1918 and worked for Charley Adams on a farm near there. Have I awoken any memories? If so I can be contacted at NSJWA@netzero.com.

Thanks, hoping to hear from you

John

Name: George Husted
Home Town: Parma, MO
Subject: Candy Irwin's entry
Date: February 20, 2008
Time: 10:01 AM

Comments:

Hi Candy,
You didn't leave your email address so I'll respond this way. I talked with Mayor Ramsey regarding your request. He remembers your Grandfather, Dave Hendrix. He also drove a school bus for a number of years. Thanks for the great compliments regarding our Parma website.  We are proud of our city and proud of our website.  And we have an excellent webmaster.
Best regards,
George
gghusted@bpsnetworks.com

Name: harold fleming
Home Town: parma
Subject: u.s.soldiers
Date: February 19, 2008
Time: 06:48 AM

Comments:

Hey,

My name is Harold Fleming my grandfather is also Harold and my fathers name was Hal. I'm not sure if anyone in town would remember us. We left Parma in 1989 to move to Florida and since then my father passed away and I joined the Army where I have been doing it now for 10 yrs. I'm currently in Iraq now for the 3rd time I've also been to Afghanistan Kosovo, Korea. Im writing to let you know that we have Soldiers here that don't get packages from families and if you can send them they would greatly appreciate it. You can send the packages to me and I will place them in our rec. room. Our addy is SFC Fleming, Harold MiTT 0651 FOB Union III APO AE 09348 If your curious of what to send them. Just send snacks, candy, baby wipes magazines, ETC if you have any questions feel free to email me at stewartfan992003@yahoo

Name: Scottie Ray Smith
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Hello
Date: February 15, 2008
Time: 05:09 PM

Comments:

I lived in Parma from 1976 until I graduated high school in 1988. 1990 was the last year I lived in Parma. The Smith family, Edward and Virginia, my brother Douglas and I decided to move further south to a place called Arkansas..Leachville Arknasas to be exact.

I currently reside in Little Rock.

I really like the old pictures posted on this site.

If any of my 1988 classmates read this feel free to contact me at: oldbluegone@hotmail.com

Name: Candy Irwin
Home Town: Zalma, MO, now in TN
Subject: The Preacher Hendrix and his wife Cecil
Date: February 13, 2008
Time: 09:20 PM

Comments:

My Mother is from Parma and I remember visiting my grandparents there bunches of times as a little, little girl. Does anyone remember my grandfather who was a preacher? I cannot remember his first name but my Mother's maiden name was Hendrix and I am pretty sure her Mother's name was Cecil.

By the way, your web-site is excellent, especially considering that Parma really is a small town. It shows there's a lot of love for your city.

Candy

Name: Ann Lindsey Ogle
Home Town: Parma
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS!!
Date: February 13, 2008
Time: 03:44 PM

Comments:

Debbie and family,

So happy for all of you! May you have many wonderful years watching your child (grandchild, niece, etc.) grow. Be sure and bring her to our Parma Days so we can all meet her. Ann

Name: Ann Lindsey Ogle
Home Town: Parma/PoplarBluff/St Louis MO
Subject: Ginger Ashley - E-mail me please
Date: February 11, 2008
Time: 09:48 PM

Comments:

Hi Ginger,

I misplaced your E-mail address - I spoke with Marijean last night - she was sick with a terrible cold. Thanks Ann

Name: George Husted
Home Town: Parma/Ingleside Texas
Subject: Grandmother Debby (Husted) Ferrell
Date: February 7, 2008
Time: 10:48 AM

Comments:

Debby, who was born in Parma, and has lived in Parma off and on for many years, but now resides in Columbia TN, is now a Grandma. Madison Grace Farrell was born today, February 7th at 1:04 pm. She is 20 inches and weighs 6 lbs. 11 oz. Ashely and Madison are doing fine, and David (also a former resident of Parma) is a proud Dad.  So that would make George (Jerry) and Sidney Husted Great Grand Parents.

Name: Ann Lindsey Ogle
Home Town: Parma/PoplarBluff/St Louis MO
Subject: Seeking Marijean Knight
Date: February 02, 2008
Time: 12:56 PM

Comments:

Hi Everyone,

Marijean and I got together when I was stationed at Scott AFB during Desert Storm (she worked for the VA). Both brothers, Bill Tom and Bobby, are both gone now. I can't remember her last name; husband is Jerry, daughter, Carmen. Would love to talk with her - please E-mail me at annlogle@yahoo.com or 314-423-2762. Would enjoy hearing from anyone from Parma.

My husband, Ron, and I are both retired from the Navy. His was sudden, a heart attack in January 07 which required a quadruple bypass - but he is doing great now. He'd always dreamed of owning a corvette and now has a beautiful one. We enjoy traveling, visiting friends, and playing with our pets.

Mrs. Barney would be happy to know that I still use my shorthand skills. Ivy and Jo Allen live not far from me; he's been at Flo Valley College for several years. Jo's health is not good and she uses a walker. I also stay in touch with David Davis - I was sad to learn that their only son, Scott; died out in California. Tommie and Betty Robison live in Springfield, MO and are in poor health. Son, Tom's family lives nearby.

My brother, Bill and wife, Anita; are retired and living in Galatia, IL near their daughter and her family. Two sons, Curt, an autobody man is in MS and Jim (retired USAF) in Germany.

I don't get down often but talk with Raymond Dickerson. I'm sure many of you know that we lost our classmate, Pat Crain Owen; in January 07.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone this July.

Ann

Name: George (Jerry) Husted
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Possible 60 year reunion of class of '48
Date: January 30, 2008
Time: 09:36 PM

Comments:

I'd just like to know if there are other members of class of '48 that will be at the Down Home Days 2008. And, if so, is there any interest in having a reunion. Possibly in one of the areas of the Friday night get together so we can also visit with other old timers. I did graduate in '48, altho not in Parma. However, I went through the first eight years there with you, and I've relocated back here in my home town of Parma.

Please let me know at gghusted@bpsnetworks.com

Name: Paul Ford
Home Town: Paragould,AR
Subject: Willie Ford
Date: January 27, 2008
Time: 06:47 AM

Comments:

I just wanted to say thank you to all of you who shared words of comfort through a very dificult time dealing with my fathers passing. He was buried in the Parma cemitary next to his father, James Andrew. He was buried with full military honors and a 21 gun salute. Thanks again and just wanted to give a thank you to this web site and those who maintain it.

Name: Tom & Sue Parkman
Home Town: Formerly Parma,Mo.
Subject: Condolence to Parma Families
Date: January 26, 2008
Time: 11:42 AM

Comments:

Our deepest sympathy to the families of Willie Ford and Mrs. Garrard. Both of these people touched our life in many ways. We have very fond memories of both of them. Willie and my family went back many years. Mrs. Garrard shared her musical talents with the community and was called upon regularly to sing. She sang with so much feeling and touched many hearts with her song. Parma has lost a big asset in their passing but all of us could learn from their serving spirit. Hard shoes to fill but we should keep trying.

Name: Stacy Halterman
Home Town: Portageville
Subject: Community Emergency Response Team
Date: January 21, 2008
Time: 01:04 PM

Comments:

If anyone is interested in learning about how to prepare for disasters please feel free to contact me. We will be teaching several classes in the county this year and I would love to come back to Parma and teach a course if there is enough interest. The couse covers disaster preparedness, medical operations, search and rescue and specific disaster related subjects. There is no fee for the course and all participants who sucessfully complete the coures work and the disaster simulation will be given a certificate of completion and your name and information will be passed on the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency. Some participants maybe offered the opportunity to become part of the New Madrid County CERT team and receive additional training. We are looking to form a CERT team in every town in the county INCLUCING PARMA!!

You may contact me 7 day a week @ 573-379-6502 stacy.halterman@dss.mo.gov

Name: Paul Ford
Home Town: Paragould, AR
Subject: Willie Ford
Date: January 21, 2008
Time: 08:58 AM

Comments:

I just wanted to let everyone know my father, Willie Ford, passed away at the Malden Nursing home on Sunday January 20,2008. He was a life long resident of Parma and made his living as a brick layer. He raised 7 kids and was married to my mother Elouise Allen, she passed away April 22, 1991. I also wanted to say thank you to all of you in town who was always nice to my father. Many years after he retired from brick laying he would mow yards and pick up cans for something to do and a little extra cash. He often told me of his friends who would save their cans and give them to him. Such a simple act, but demonstrated great kindness. Dad was 84 years old, he went very peacefully with family by his side. His arrangements will be, Watkinson & Son's funeral home with visitation Tuesday night 22nd. The funeral will be Wed the 23rd at 1:00 P.M. I sure will miss him.

Name: carolyn ledbetter
Home Town: will always be parmahello
Subject:
Date: January 15, 2008
Time: 06:49 PM

Comments:

i went to parma school almost all my life, would have gradated in 1977 with the rest of my class i grew up with until i moved in my last year of school. carl stone you have been looking for me ,well i live in campbell, been here since 1997 so you can email me at carolyn_ledbetter@yahoo.com. i hope to hear from you. carolyn

Name: John Harvey
Home Town: Fruita, Colorado
Subject: great-grandson of William Lane
Date: January 07, 2008
Time: 04:52 AM

Comments:

It's been many years since I have been to Parma. My great grandpa has been gone a long time. I remember spending the long summer months on his farm just outside of town. The best part was the barn loft filled full of loose hay where my siblings, cousins and I would play all day long - only to face a cold bath in a washtub on the back porch. Grandpa had a special treat fo me; he would hitch up the wagon and pull into a vacant field where we would play cowboys and indians. Although he was a poor man, he was also a good man - I tell my son about the time I spent at Grandpa's farm. I sure miss him.

I can only hope I came to be the man my great grandfather was.

Name: Sue Rodgers Parkman
Home Town: Loves Park,IL.
Subject: RE: First Grade Picture -Graduating Class 48
Date: January 06, 2008
Time: 02:32 PM
Comments:

Jerry,

My sister Bonnie Rodgers Miller would have gradutated with the class of 48 and would like a copy of the picture you mentioned having of their first grade class. Our father was transferred to Canalou and that is where Bonnie graduated. She now lives at 308 Edmondson,Sikeston,Mo.63801.

She will send you a check if you let her know the cost. Thanks Sue Rodgers Parkman

Name: Diana Murdock (Brayshaw)
Home Town: living in Kalamazoo, MI
Subject: remembering Parma, MO
Date: January 04, 2008
Time: 11:17 PM

Comments:

My step-mother, Lula May, took my younger brother and I to her dad's in Parma. We went ahead of my dad and twin brothers. I believe it was 1964. I didn't stay there but a few months. I remember the cotton mill, railroad tracks, and the roller skating rink. I did love to go roller skating. While attending school there, I joined the band and learned to play the saxophone. I tried eating frog, "coon", and rabbit that Grandpa Catron had hunted and prepared himself. He took me frog hunting one time. I also remember he chewed tobacco and had that awful spit can. YUK! All in all, for the short time I lived there, it was an experience I will never forget.

Name: John W. Adams
Home Town: Parma, Missouri
Subject: Seeking information
Date: January 02, 2008
Time: 10:59 PM

Comments:

I was born in Parma in 1951, delivered by Dr. Husted in our home. My father Forrest (Curly) Adams owned and operated a auto repair shop very close to downtown Parma from sortly after WWII until the early 1950's. My mother's name was Doris (Lowery) Adams. Any family history would be appreciated. I can be contacted at nsjwa@netzero.com. Thanks! I hope to come to a founders day celebration in the near future

Name: Derl Warren II
Home Town: Linn, MO
Subject: Derl Warren M.D., Class of '59
Date: January 02, 2008
Time: 09:43 AM

Comments:

To any friends of Derl Warren, M.D.

I am the eldest son and namesake of Derl Warren of the class of 1959. He was the son of Thomas and Elma Warren and lived in Parma for most of his childhood and high school years. I would like to inform all interested parties of his passing on December 14, 2007 in Marion, IL. You can read his obituary at www.wilsonmcreynolds.com. I know that he had fond memories of many people in Parma and would want them to be informed of his passing.

I apologize for not writing a post here sooner, but I just learned of this site's existence.

Thank you,

Derl Warren II, Linn, MO

Name: George Husted
Home Town: Parma
Subject: Julie Andrews at age 69 (too good to pass up)
Date: January 01, 2008
Time: 09:14 AM

Comments:

Julie Andrews turns 69 - To commemorate her 69th birthday on October 1, actress/vocalist, Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall for the benefit of the AARP. One of the musical numbers she performed was "My Favorite Things" from the legendary movie "Sound Of Music." I know you remember!

Here are the lyrics she used:

Maalox and nose drops and needles for knitting, Walkers and handrails and new dental fittings, Bundles of magazines tied up in string, These are a few of my favorite things. Cadillacs and cataracts, and hearing aids and glasses, Polident and Fixodent and false teeth in glasses, Pacemakers, golf carts and porches with swings, These are a few of my favorite things. When the pipes leak, When the bones creak, When the knees go bad, I simply remember my favorite things, And then I don't feel so bad. Hot tea and crumpets and corn pads for bunions, No spicy hot food or food cooked with onions, Bathrobes and heating pads and hot meals they bring, These are a few of my favorite things. Back pains, confused brains, and no need for sinnin', Thin bones and fractures and hair that is thinnin', And we won't mention our short, shrunken frames, When we remember our favorite things.> When the joints ache, When the hips break, When the eyes grow dim, Then I remember the great life I've had, And then I don't feel so bad.

Ms. Andrews received a standing ovation from the crowd that lasted over four minutes and repeated encores. Please share Ms. Andrews' clever wit and humor with others who would appreciate it.