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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Details -- Jim Browder -- JB Tours
Here is a feature article on Jim that appeared in today's Memphis Commercial Appeal newspaper:
http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/aug/14/elvis-fan-dies-leading-tour-of-king-sites/
Just a few hours before Jim passed away he was touring Forest Hill Cemetary and showing fans
the location of Elvis' original burial place (the mausoleum) and Gladys Presley original
burial place, and that of other Presley Family Members.
Olive Branch Mississippi for the visitation and funeral
the details are as follows:
Brantley Funeral Home
6875 Cockrum Street, Olive Branch, MS
(662) 895-2310
Visitation: Thursday August 18th from 5pm-8pm
Funeral: Friday August 19th 2pm
Burial: Forest Hill Cemetery in Memphis to follow.
Anyone needing discounted hotel rooms in Olive Branch - the Hampton Inn, Olive Branch, Director of marketing is extending a discount rate
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Happy Birthday to Kathy Westmoreland
Monday, August 8, 2011
Larry Geller
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
DJ Fontana
Monday, May 23, 2011
Tornado in Joplin
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Cambridge Who's Who Recognizes Kathy
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Helpful Resources for Japan
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Update on Kathy
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Lamar Fike
Lamar Fike Dies At 75;
Services will be held this weekend in Central Texas for Lamar Fike, a member of Elvis Presley's famed Memphis Mafia, who died in a Texas hospital at the age of 75.
DALLAS (February 19, 2011)-Services will be held next Saturday in Mart for Lamar Fike, a member of Elvis Presley's famed group of friends and employees called the Memphis Mafia.
Fike’s son James said his father, who was suffering from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, died Jan. 21 at a hospital in Arlington.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Feb. 26 at the Littlepage Funeral Home in Mart, about 25 miles east of Waco, according to details posted on various Elvis Presley fan sites.
James Fike says his father played various roles as part of Presley's entourage, including as lighting director, bodyguard and manager of Presley's music publishing group.
Lamar Fike, who was 75, was born in Cleveland, Miss., and moved to Texas in 2006.
Littlepage Funeral Home
711 E Texas Avenue
Mart, TX 76664
Phone Number: (254) 876-2511
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Friday, December 31, 2010
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Myrna Smith Passed Away Last Night
From Megan Murphy: It is with deep sadness that we inform you all that Myrna Smith passed away last night. After a difficult battle, she now will rest in peace. Personally, I would like to thank Carole Drexler who was by Myrna's side and gave her lots of TLC and support. Carole also kept us all informed on Myrna's condition and passed along our thoughts and wishes to Myrna. Thank you Carole.
http://backinmemphis.blogspot.com/2010/12/myrna-smith-has-passed-away.html
Those of us who knew Myrna appreciated her sense of humor, her beautiful spirit and her incredible voice. She has now joined that heavenly choir. May she rest in peace and may her memory live in our hearts always.
2-23-73
From Elvis On Tour
Myrna Smith, lead singer and an original member of The Sweet Inspirations, spent 8 years working with Elvis Presley on national concert tours and recordings. She sung on over 500 hit records. In the 1960s, Myrna was a high school teacher in South Brunswick, New Jersey while pursing her singing career. Smith was a beloved member of the Elvis family Myrna was also song writer who co-wrote many of the songs for Carl Wilson's 1981 solo album Carl Wilson as well as a few of the songs on his 1983 solo album Youngblood.
She worked with stars from Aretha Franklin to Van Morrison and has provided the world with some of the best soulful harmonies that have ever been recorded.
How the Sweets came to be: The Sweets formed in 1967 with Estelle, Sylvia and Myrna. They were all from New Jersey originally. Sylvia was from North Carolina but as a teenager she went to New York and her sister Judy Clay, another famous soul singer, was also a part of the 1950's gospel group The Drinkard Sisters who would eventually become The Sweets.
She said of Elvis: "His voice was a lot more remarkable than it ever came off on record ... He was just a much better singer than could ever be captured...Some great singers' voices are just too big. Elvis' was like that."
Friday, December 24, 2010
Update on Myrna Smith December 24
From Sandi Pichon
As you know Hospice means the end is near. We lift Myrna up to our Lord and pray that He will be merciful to her. Her beautiful soprano voice will soon join that Heavenly choir...I ask that you pray for Myrna, and that her financial needs will be met. Thank you.
Sandi
----- Original Message -----
From: Drexler, Carole
12/23/10
Dear All:
This is a hard Email for me to write. Myrna is still in the hospital & I found out last night that hospice has been brought in. This means that dialysis treatments have been stopped and no other life support procedures will be implemented. I visited Myrna last night, it is very hard indeed to see her like this. But, I do believe this is what is best for Myrna, because for some time now she has been existing (not living), & she has been getting progressively worse. I will do my best to keep you updated. Please keep Myrna in your prayers.
Please Note: (i) Please don't send cards or mail to Myrna at the Canyon Oaks Center address at this time. Myrna's friend Diane will pick up the mail accumulated there & we will read it to Myrna. (ii) At this time, I don't know what Myrna's immediate financial needs will be, so you may want to hold off sending checks to Myrna's account at Premier America Credit Union until I know & can inform you. I do promise that they money so lovingly donated will continue to be used only for Myrna's expenses.
Carole
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Update on Myrna Smith
12/16/2010
This just in from Carole Drexler
All:
Visited Myrna Sunday, she is back at Canyon Oaks, same room (address below). Thanks for all the great cards you keep sending, there were quite a lot to read to Myrna & I know it really helps her to know how many people love her & care about her. We read all of the cards to Myrna & show them to her. There were some pretty yellow flowers from fans in Belgium - thank you. Myrna sleeps much of the time & needs a lot of care as she is not able to do things for herself. Thank you to those who have sent checks to Myrna's account, she appreciate your help. The money has been & will be used for Myrna's immediate medical/care needs. Please keep Myrna in your prayers.
Carole
The address for sending cards to Myrna is:
Myrna Smith
Canyon Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Room 408A
22029 Saticoy Street
Canoga Park, CA 91303
USA
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