THE ALLEN ADVOCATE, JUNE 7, 2012 - PAGE 11
Out & About Allen JoeAnn Hogue enjoyed a weekend visit from her grandson, Jeffrey Hogue of Longview, Texas. Also visiting were Skeeter Hogue, and Roy and Susie Snider. Jeffery has just returned from two week tour of Russia with a side trip to Frankfurt, Germany. —O&A— On Memorial Day, Donny and Judy Johnson met their daughter, Deanese Grigsby, in Greenville, Texas. Judy accompanied Deanese on to Troup, Texas to spend the week. On Friday, Donny and Sam traveled to Troup to attend the graduation of grandson and nephew, Brock Grigsby. Friday night Brock graduated and was recognized as a Distinguished Senior during the ceremony. He will also follow in the footsteps of his grandpa Donny and great-grandfather Jack Carlton and attend Oklahoma Baptist University, Shawnee. After a Friday night stay in Tyler, Donny, Judy and Sam returned home, very proud of their graduate. —O&A— Mrs. Beverly Bishop of Tupelo was out & about this past Monday visiting her cousin, Betty Finney. —O&A— Coy West traveled to Oklahoma City this past weekend to attend the Saturday wedding of his niece, Jamie West, to Michael O’Conner. —O&A— Tom and Agnes Taylor, accompanied by Shawn Taylor, traveled to Coger recently for a visit at the home of Jerry and Gina Taylor. Also coming by for a visit with the Taylors was Jerry’s daughterin-law, Lindy Taylor and her daughter. This past Thursday, Tom and Agnes enjoyed supper at the park with Shawn and Johnna Taylor
and Sully, and Joe and Mary Taylor and boys. —O&A— Gina Alcaida and Carmen traveled to Lawton this past weekend for an overnight visit with family. Among those visited were Robert and Mark Batungbacal from Maui, Hawaii; Flo, David, Jamie, Joshua, Kawika and Christy May, Elisio Batungbacal, and J.J. and Christy Joe Shelton, all from Lawton; and Irene, Teresa, and Ailene Batungbacal of Texas. —O&A— Cindy Davis returned home Monday from a quick trip to Michigan where she attended the graduation of her great-nephew, Ryan Walton. Flying from OKC to Saginaw, Michigan on Thursday evening, she was met by her brother George Hair, and niece Melinda Walton and Dave; they then joined sister-in-law Sandy Hair and niece Marissa Hair at Melinda’s home in Coleman. After spending the night they traveled south to Muir, Michigan for a family reunion on Friday with aunts and cousins. The party was held at her brother’s home. Saturday they enjoyed attending the Michigan State Track Meet in Jennison where Ryan competed in the high jump and hurdles events. Ryan placed 7th at State in high jump and holds a personal record of jumping 6 feet 2 inches. They then traveled back to Coleman to prepare for Sunday’s high school graduation ceremony. Ryan graduated as Salutatorian of his class at Coleman High; he will be attending the Michigan Institute of Technology in Houghton and plans to earning a degree in mechanical engineering. Following the commencement exercises, 150+ family and friends gathered to honor Ryan at his open house, held at their home in Coleman.
As well as Cindy from Oklahoma, his aunt Marissa had made the trip from Anchorage, Alaska,
cousin Tiffany Hoaglin, C.J. and Lily, from Ft. Bragg, North Caro-
lina, and family and friends from throughout the state of Michigan.
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Orvil Sanford and his wife, Carolyn, now live in Live Crockett, California.
Former Non residents Robert Deery and Joyce Coats Deery. Many remember Joyce’s dad, Woody Coats, who was county Commissioner for many years.
Brandy Holder, Jerry and Christian Tollett, and Dylan Holder visited during the Memorial Day holiday.