Debra Jan Dobbs (Barton)

It is Thursday afternoon and the children & I are with Frances. She is resting comfortably and is hanging in there. She has had little pain which, in itself, is a blessing. This update is not as hopeful as the others. Frances system took an extreme jolt from a bacteria called C Diff. It is such a strong bacteria that it has its own antibiotic designated specifically for it. The bacteria is under control but really did some damage to Frances' body. We had to discontinue all meds including her chemo. Hospice services have been ordered. I know that God is in control but this is an extremely hard time for our children and their families. I have to remind myself that we are only passing through here and we are only here for such a short time.

I would ask that each of you pray for a miracle and that in the absence of a miracle to give Frances easy passing to be with our Lord. 

Jan Lanelle Mooney (Rhodes)

David, I am praying for your family. Your words are so true--we are only passing through this life; but the pain is very real and I am so sorry. My heart hurts for you and your children.

Sincerely, Jan Rhodes

Debra Jan Dobbs (Barton)

This is the hardest journal entry to write. My wonder wife; Lee, Kate and Sam's mom; Leighton, Everlee and Ben's Yaya; Kathryn & Brendon & Kendall our wonderful children in law; has gone to heaven to be with Jesus.  Frances's faith has become sight. 

We had hoped and prayed so hard that the result would be different, but God had other plans for Frances.  We know that He is sovereign and is in control, so even if we question-He knows what he is doing, and He knows our pain right now and walks with us.

We did pray this morning that she would leave us soon because she seemed to be holding on for some reason we did not understand. Prayer answered.  She left this world with me, Lee, Kate and Sam by her side, and she went peacefully into the arms of her Savior.  

Thanks to everyone for their prayers and support. We definitely felt that support and those prayers. God and all of you have made this journey much better for each of us, and we will need you to lean on in the journey ahead. 

Thank each of you again.

Debra Jan Dobbs (Barton)

Just heard from Shelley Sandoz that her brother Cliff passed away last week.  His funeral was Friday in Louisiana.  Obit is posted on our obit page.

Prayers for Shelley.

Debra Jan Dobbs (Barton)

Just to let you know--many of our classmates are in the Houston area.  I have heard from some of them, but not all.

Please message me at janw99@earthlink.net so that I can let our class know your needs.

Mike Adams posted on FB yesterday that they have water in their home in League City but are so far okay.

Marty and Marsha are both still in their respective homes, but are seeing water in their houses.  

Jim Burns' widow Vickie is seeing water around her and is cut off, but is okay where she is.

Tony Tillman's wife checked in that they are okay.

From the Class of 75--Jeanna Carnley Macey and her husband and their daughter were evacuated from their home in the wee hours Sat night.  He pastors Royalwood Church and they are there along with about 75 other people.  They are in need of water, food, supplies to anyone who can get to them.  Her daughter's husband is Christian singer Tauren Wells, who was on tour with Lionel Richie and of course is heartsick that he can't get to them.

Brenda Miller's brother Kenneth from class of 76 is one of the many civilians there on his boat helping with rescues.

Please let me know if you have heard from any of our classmates or friends and if they have needs.

Prayers for Houston and the Texas coast and now for the Louisiana coast as Harvey heads that way.

Check in below if you are able to.

Debra Jan Dobbs (Barton)

Dorothus “Dottie” Lampkin Mallory

Dorothus “Dottie” Lampkin Mallory, 85, of Nacogdocheswill be at 11 a.m. today at Iron Wheel Baptist Church with the Rev. James A. Ervin officiating. Burial will be in Pinegrove Cemetery. Mrs. Mallory died Tuesday, Sept. 5

2017, in Keller.

She was born Jan. 10, 1932, in Jacksonville.

Debra Jan Dobbs (Barton)

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Fernando posted on FB that his died passed away in Florida.

I have not been able to find obit or service info.

I also heard from David Grimland that his dad passed away and that the service will be 11/10 at FBC Chapel in Nac.

Debra Jan Dobbs (Barton)

Just received word that Joe's mom Carolyn Ericson had a stroke at his home and passed away on the way to the hospital.

Debra Jan Dobbs (Barton)

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So sorry to have to report that Jimmy Collins lost his dad yesterday.

Will post funeral info when I have it.

Rest in peace, Mr. Collins.

Debra Jan Dobbs (Barton)

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Remembering Tom Sitton and the other Nacogdoches fallen peace officers yesterday.

Debra Jan Dobbs (Barton)

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Debra Jan Dobbs (Barton)

George's brother.  He was a big help to me in identifying people and places in the Nac 38 found footage.