Copyright © First Presbyterian Church Tupelo, Mississippi, Inc. All Right Reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced without the permission of the copyright holder. First Presbyterian Church Sesquicentennial Committee: Dan Brasfield
Ann Bishop Godwin
Frances DeVaughn Sheffield
Frances Joyner Brasfield
Margaret McDuffie Gratz
Dorothy Corrine Strain
Glen Davidson
Nancy Lawler Milam
Alice Bishop Rogers, Chair
Leslie Harper Geoghegan
Sam Pace
Tom Groome, Pastor
Chauncey Godwin
Joe Rutherford
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CHURCH DOOR, PEOPLE COMING AND GOING MISSING
Dedication Dottie Strain was the visionary and inspiration for The Light that Shines in Darkness. This book is dedicated in loving memory of Dottie Strain and her mother, Blanche Strain. The Light that Shines in Darkness is also dedicated to all faithful members, past and present, of First Presbyterian Church of Tupelo and to the Glory of God.
This comprehensive historical account—the work of many dedicated historians, volunteers, and staff—celebrates as many as possible, but certainly not all, of the stories of our congregation. This volume is intended to advance our children’s and grandchildren’s sense of Presbyterian and Reformed identity and the continuity of Christianity itself—responsibilities we take very seriously. I hope that this volume will endure for the next 150 years and beyond and will help First Presbyterian continue to serve and lead the Tupelo community. Let us now start building the next years together. Future generations of Tupelo Christians are depending on us. Grace and Peace!
Reverend Tom Groome
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Grave site of Father Stuart
ceptive to Reverent Stuart’s proposal to establish a school
commenced. The procurement of a suitable interpreter
and church for the benefit of the Chickasaws in the Chick-
proved difficult until the arrival of Mr. Malcolm McGee
asaw Territory. The scouting agents, after obtaining the
at the Station. Mr. McGee proved to be a very capable
appropriate commission and encouragement from the
and dedicated interpreter and remained at the Mission
Chickasaws, returned to South Carolina with a favorable
for several years.
report for the establishment of the Mission.
The actual Monroe Church, a mission in the Synod
Upon returning to South Carolina, Reverend Hum-
of South Carolina and Georgia, was established on June
phries accepted a call to an established church, leaving
7, 1823. Initially there were nine communicants to the
Reverend Stuart with the sole responsibility of carrying
church. At the end of the second year, there were four-
out the mission work in the Indian territory. The twenty-
teen communicants. At the end of the third year, there
five-year-old Reverend Stuart assumed this responsibility
were twenty. Those early church rolls contained only the
willingly and enthusiastically. In June 1821 Stuart and his
names of communicants, though a significant number of
new bride, Susan Caldwell Stuart, returned to Monroe
baptized children were attendees at the church. At the
Station with a mechanic named Vernon, a farmer named
end of 1830, there were 112 communicants and 88 bap-
Pickens, and their families. Stuart was the fortunate recip-
tized children. In 1834, there were 127 communicants
ient of the encouragement, blessings, and help of William
and 120 baptized and enrolled children. Soon after Rev-
Colbert in this endeavor. Colbert, who became one of the
erend Stuart’s work commenced among the Chickasaws,
initial elders of the church and remained an elder until his
out of respect and admiration for him and in keeping
death in 1836, was most helpful in securing the Mission
with the Scottish custom, the Chickasaws gave him the
property. He deeded the land where the church, school,
honored title of “Father,” which remained with him
and Mission homes were to be located. The Mission was
throughout his life.
appropriately named for President James Monroe.
Father Stuart and his charming and devoted wife, Su-
The site selected was in close proximity to the origi-
san Caldwell Stuart, had three children born at Monroe
nal Natchez Trace and along the Cotton Gin Port Road.
Station. Two of the children died in infancy and were bur-
This mission was located along an established route that
ied at the Monroe Cemetery. One daughter, Mary Jane
had been traversed by generations of primitive peo-
Stuart, born October 6, 1825, lived to be an adult and
ple. Houses were erected; a farm was created; a school
played an important role in the work of her father.
was established, and preaching through an interpreter
To the great sorrow of husband, daughter, and all per-
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hundred members were added to the congregation during
Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Miss Alma Bell Reese,
the Reverend Price’s ministry. The first wedding performed
who had been acting as the pastor’s assistant, assumed the
in the remodeled church was that of Miss Minrose Kin-
duties of the pastor for the remainder of the year. Miss
cannon and Mr. S.P. Clayton. The Young Women’s Guild
Reese, a lifelong member, had received a degree from the
helped to defray the expenses of the new carpet for the
Moody Bible Institute in Chicago after dedicating her life
sanctuary.
full-time to Christian service in 1922.
The Reverend George P. Scott of Dyersburg, Tennes-
Church Street was so named because all the church-
see, was installed as pastor on November 10, 1912. The
es in town were, at this time, on this street–that is, the
membership of the church had grown to 229 by 1915. Mr. Scott accepted a call to the First Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg in 1919. The church remodeled the manse for the arrival of the new pastor, the Reverend Frank R. Dudley, who was installed on September 29, 1919. It was in 1919 that the Session voted that the church property be invested in three trustees–C.R. Bolton, S.P. Clayton, and E.M. Topp–who were elected by the congregation. These trustees served until 1959 when E.L. Joyner, Jr., and Eldridge Lilly were elected to serve. The office of trustee was later filled by Russell Bryson; Chauncey R. Godwin, Sr.; James Ingram, Sr.; James Hugh Ray; Ray Waters; Bill Young; and Glen
The Manse
Davidson. Reverend Dudley left the church pastorate in 1923.
churches for the white citizens. The Presbyterian Church
During Dr. Joseph Allen Christian’s pastorate from
was located on the corner of Walnut and Church streets,
1923 to 1930, the church was again remodeled and en-
and the Cumberland Church was located where the Pres-
larged with the addition of Sunday School rooms, a social
byterian Church now stands. When the church was ded-
or banquet room, a kitchen, and other facilities. When
icated and held its first service, the building was incom-
Dr. Christian left to accept a call to the First Presbyterian
plete, yet free of debt. After Dr. Samule Eyrle Howie’s
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departure in 1936 for Southwestern College of Memphis
it clear that regardless of the time required, work would
(later Rhodes College), Dr. Robert Singleton Woodson
progress only as fast as pledges coming due provided the
served as pastor from 1936-1940. The church was holding
funds to carry on the work. The church thus became out-
worship services in the Tupelo High School building, but
standing not only for its architectural beauty but also for
groundbreaking services for a new church took place on
its debt-free construction.
June 27, 1937. Alabama sandstone was used to build the
Since the 1930s when Christian Endeavor was orga-
Gothic structure designed by Mac Feemster, local architect
nized for the teenage youth of the church, the young peo-
and member of First Presbyterian, and it has stood since its
ple have met regularly for Bible study and fellowship. After
dedication in December 1939.
Dr. McFadden’s arrival as pastor, they were organized as
From its stately tower, the resonant tones of the bell, donated by the Women’s Auxiliary in June 1931, called
the Presbyterian Youth Fellowship and later divided into Junior High Fellowship and Senior High Fellowship.
its members to worship within the sacred walls of their
When Dr. Woodson left to accept a pastorate at the
new church home. One unusual aspect of this building
First Presbyterian Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Dr.
project was that it was paid for as it was built with such
Samuel Edgar McFadden was called to the Tupelo church
money-raising projects as a money tree in the sanctuary to
in 1941, and he remained fourteen years. During his stay,
which members attached donations. Dr. Woodson made
disaster struck again when the sanctuary was virtually
Right: Clergy members (left to right) Samuel Howie, Robert Woodson, George Long, and Dr. McFadden. Above: Dr. Woodson
First Presbyterian Centennial Celebration, 1967
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manent member). Aubrey also sat on the Board of Trustees
Upon moving to Tupelo in 1968, Bill worked at Lift, Inc.,
of the National Foundation of the Presbyterian Church,
then in 1986 was named Executive Director of CREATE,
USA, and on the Board of Trustees of Columbia Theolog-
where he was a stabilizing leader. Bill dedicated himself to
ical Seminary. He has served as Moderator of St. Andrew
helping others, compassionate, self-effacing and diligent in
Presbytery and on numerous Presbytery and Synod com-
his mission to serve God while helping his fellow man. Bill
missions. Another high priority for Aubrey is education.
and his wife Sarah supported the arts in Tupelo, wheth-
For eleven years he was a member of the Mississippi Board
er participating in events during the annual Elvis Presley
of Trustees of Institutions of Higher Learning.
Festival or attending openings at the Gum Tree Museum
Aubrey and his wife, Ruby Kathryn, are parents of
of Art. Bill and Sarah shared a passion for the beauty of
three children, all of whom live in Tupelo with their fam-
God’s earth, filling their yard with plants and trees native
ilies.
to Mississippi. Always, however, they supported the Pres-
Having been honored by election into the Mississippi
byterian Church. Bill served on the Board of Trustees of
Business Hall of Fame and into the University of Missis-
Louisville Seminary, and was active in First Presbyterian
sippi Alumni Hall of Fame, Aubrey received yet another
Church Tupelo. He sang in the Chancel Choir, and in later
prestigious honor in 2005, when the Tupelo Junior Auxil-
years, as “Bill Bill,” assisted with the youngest members
iary named him Outstanding Citizen of the Year.
of the church, both in Sunday School and during Vacation Bible School. When the Cherub Choir sang at Sunday Worship services, “Bill Bill” accompanied them to the
Bill Young Bill Young, a graduate of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, deftly combined his religious training
front of the sanctuary. His was a gentle presence in the life of the church.
with service both to his church and to the community.
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PULPIT MISSING
Pulpit (Rasberry) “Red” Rasberry’s brother and Edna Sue White’s father, Herbert F. Rasberry, presented to First Presbyterian Church a pulpit stand made of wood from some of the benches of the old White Zion Presbyterian Church. The benches are believed to be more than 100 years old. Silver Communion chalices were given in honor of the 100th birthday of Mrs. Frances Elkin Joyner by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Joyner, III; Dr. and Mrs. Dan Brasfield; and Mr. and Mrs. William F. Hodges.
Cross Another striking item of the church furnishing is the large cross hanging above the chancel area of the sanctuary. Soon after the rebuilding of the church following the tornado of 1836, a small opaque glass, lighted cross hung there and remained until the renovation mentioned earlier. Dirlam also recommended that a large wooden cross would be more appropriate and in keeping with the facts of Christ’s crucifixion. Mary McMillan, wife of our minister at that time, Rev. Mort McMillan, designed the cross. A local cabinet maker and wood craftsman, Lawrence Timmons and his son were commissioned to do the job and were successful in constructing a striking wooden cross with hand carved ends. These men also produced most of the scrollwork on the lectern and extended elevated pulpit.
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the fire alarm was sounded to alert the town and church
McFadden Hall
members that the structure was going up in flames. The men of the church assisted the Tupelo Fire Department
The church’s 1994 building and renovation
and saved many of the church furnishings. The women of
plans included a small reception area in the back of
the church wrapped their heads in damp towels, rushed
the sanctuary. This space was envisioned as a small
into the nave filled with smoke and rescued hymnals and
chapel and a place to sit and talk with friends, as
furnishings. It was not until Sunday, April 6, 1952 that
well as a location for receptions, seminars, and recit-
the first service was held in the restored church. This was
als. When the question arose as to what to call this
indeed a day of rejoicing.”
room, the Session decided to name it McFadden
A few decades later, Dr. Arland A. Dirlam of Boston, Massachusetts, who was a renowned authority on Gothic
Hall in appreciation for Dr. McFadden’s ministry among us.
architecture, studied the church sanctuary, made sugges-
The Rev. Dr. Samuel Edgar McFadden, a dignified
tions, and provided working drawings for the enhance-
man and gifted preacher, was the beloved pastor of First
ment of the chancel area to make it more in keeping with
Presbyterian Church from 1940 to 1955. He was a com-
the Gothic tradition. These changes included the widening
passionate, caring man who was devoted to his congre-
of the chancel steps and entryway in order to make the
gation, and his warm and friendly spirit endeared him to
Lord’s Table visible and accessible to all members of the
all. Dr. McFadden was also known for his marvelous sense
congregation. The Celtic cross was added and hangs above
of humor and his deep appreciation and extraordinary
the Lord’s Table.
knowledge of the natural world. This dedicated minister
A traditional open communion table would replace the existing altar. Both of the existing pulpits were to be
was much loved by the whole community. He died in 1984.
moved laterally toward the outer walls, serving to further
McFadden Hall, with its exquisite tapestries and fur-
open the chancel area. A newly constructed lectern for the
nishings given by members of the church, is a beautiful
reading of God’s word would replace the pulpit on the
room that has been used for many small gatherings, re-
right. The pulpit on the left would be larger, elevated, and
ceptions, and visitations before funerals. Christ’s loving
extend into the sanctuary.
presence and Dr. McFadden’s gentle spirit abide in this
These changes were made, and the service of dedica-
room.
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The Property and Gardens of First Presbyterian
the flowerbeds. Azaleas, camellias, and flowering trees were added to provide color in both spring and fall. Serpentine walks meandered through the garden, leading to the distinc-
The kiss of the sun for pardon,
tive front door of the church and its stately bell tower. For
The song of the birds for mirth,
safety and aesthetics, the front steps were widened. Since
One is nearer God’s heart in a garden
the landscape project was installed, colorful seasonal annu-
Than anywhere else on earth.
als, banking the front steps and planted by volunteers, have
Dorothy Frances Gurney
cheerfully greeted congregants and visitors to our church. This landscape design is timeless, and through the
First Presbyterian Church, with its classic Gothic ar-
years, as the plants have matured and become established,
chitecture, exemplifies our Presbyterian Scottish heritage.
our church, situated in this verdant garden setting, has be-
Foremost, it is a house of worship, and its beauty, like our
come a testament to the beauty of God’s creation.
faith, is timeless and enduring. However, with the passage of time, the grounds became lackluster and did little to
A Leap of Faith
complement this beloved church structure. In the 1980s the Property and Grounds Commit-
In the 1990s the adjacent gas company building and the
tee, with the Session’s approval, sought to rectify this
Barnes property were purchased, and the size of the church
oversight, and a concerted effort was made to landscape
property was doubled. A new Community Life Center was
the property. Today, this project enhances the beauty of
built. The Fellowship Hall, Helen Allen Library, and existing
First Presbyterian and serves as an asset to the community
Sunday School rooms were renovated. McFadden Hall was
and the neighborhood. The owners of Mid-South Nurs-
added, and a new organ was installed. This project was exten-
ery, Byron and Bettie Marion Fellows, and Bob Marion,
sive and costly. It was indeed a “Leap of Faith.”
whose family had been long-time members of the church,
“Gus” Staub, with Staub, Robison, and Williams Archi-
developed a design that not only was in keeping with the
tectural Firm, was the consulting architect for this project,
classic lines of the building, but also was attractive and of
and Mast Construction, under Bill Cheek’s supervision, was
botanical interest throughout the seasons of the year.
the builder. The Building Committee insisted that the addi-
Evergreen shrubs were planted to define the space and give year-round greenery. Boxwoods were used to define
tion to the church property include the symbolic stone and be in keeping with the classic lines of the church.
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Beneath the archway, which will one day be festooned with climbing roses and vines, are stone benches.
Another addition to the Stuart Garden is a stone column or podium that will bear a bronze plaque designating
This pergola is truly a work of art, and the Buddy
that the garden is named for the founder of First Presbyte-
Stubbs family gave it as part of our Sesquicentennial Cel-
rian Church, the Reverend Thomas C. Stuart. The Stuart
ebration and in memory of Mrs. Irma Stubbs, who loved
Garden will be officially dedicated as part of our Sesqui-
gardening and flowers and loved to pass them along. Mrs.
centennial Celebration on April 23, 2017.
Stubbs often said, “The best fertilizer for my plants is to
Another enhancement to the gardens of First Presby-
share them with others and watch them grow.� The per-
terian Church will be the placement of small plaques iden-
gola was designed by Bob Mercier, Landscape Architect,
tifying over eighty trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals
was crafted by Johnny Wilder, and was installed by Jamie
that adorn our gardens. Each plaque will include both the
Sparks Construction. We are indebted to the Stubbs fam-
common name and the botanical or scientific name of the
ily for their generosity and to Bob, Johnny, and Jamie for
plant. With this information, the grounds will become a
their vision and craftsmanship.
veritable botanical garden with an arboretum (trees) and
fruticetum (plants). Nancy Brown Milam is to be com-
planted. Bob Marion, owner of Mid-South Nursery, gen-
mended for undertaking such a daunting task.
erously donated many shrubs and trees for this area. Vol-
It is at First Presbyterian Church and in its gardens
unteers continue to help with this ongoing project.
that we come together as a congregation to worship and
The garden setting is sometimes quiet and serene – a
pray, and for fellowship, but it is just not for Presbyterians.
place to pray and meditate. The only sound is that of the
The gardens are for all seasons and for all who come seek-
flowing fountains. But sometimes the sound of children’s
ing God in a natural setting.
laughter, or music, or conversation spills over the wall.
To oversee the maintenance of the grounds a land-
Professional photographers and families come to these
scape sub-committee was formed. Doyce Deas, gardener
gardens to record special events and moments in the lives
extraordinaire, has been and continues to be the driving
of their loved ones. Anchored at the corner of Green and
force in creating a garden of unparalleled beauty. With her
Jefferson streets in downtown Tupelo, our church and the
expertise and vision, myriad trees and shrubs have been
gardens are a gift to our community and the surrounding
added to the landscape, and thousands of bulbs have been
neighborhood and its citizens.
When you enter First Presbyterian Church or stroll through its gardens, you can feel God’s presence and know that you are in a sacred place. It is holy ground. “Lord of all to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.”
The Godwin Garden At First Presbyterian Church, nestled between the older part of the Gothic stone church and the new Fellowship Hall, is the Godwin Garden. An ornate wrought iron garden gate is the entrance to this verdant oasis that offers refuge from the cares of the work-a-day world. Throughout the seasons, flowers bloom, and trees offer inviting shade. The soft gurgles of a fountain mask the sounds of the city. This
is a garden for meditation, prayer, or a quiet lunch. This beautiful church garden was given in memory of Chauncey Rivers Godwin, Sr., by his wife Louise Nanney Godwin. Landscape Architect Edwin C. Martin, Jr., professionally designed the Godwin Garden. However, Louise Godwin had much input into its design, and it reflects her own personal tastes and personality. Mrs. Godwin’s husband supported all of her Garden Club activities at the local, state, and national levels. Chauncey Godwin loved his church, and he would have loved this garden. It is a living memorial for all to enjoy. The Godwin Garden is a reverent place, but it is also a happy place, and it epitomizes the generous, loving spirit of Chauncey and Louise Godwin.
The Acts of Mercy: (Narthex) “Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.” Matthew 25:34 This window illustrates the Acts of Mercy as recounted in the twenty-fifth chapter of Matthew: feeding the hungry, giving drink to the thirsty, clothing the naked, visiting the sick, consoling the prisoner, and welcoming the stranger. These are the duties Christians owe humanity, and the location of these admonitions in the narthex is a reminder to the departing congregation. “Inasmuch as ye have done it to one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” In memory of “The Unnamed Faithful” Given by the Session of the Church
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The Annunciation “Hail, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” Luke 1:28 The angel Gabriel appears to the Virgin Mary to announce the coming of the Christ child. Above, the dove of the Holy Spirit descends. The stylized lily symbolizes Mary’s purity. In memory of Mr. John P. Hunter Given by Mrs. Alice Adams Hunter
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The Epiphany
“Him of whom the prophets did write�
John 1:45
The wise men kneel in adoration of the infant King, having been guided to Him by a star. They offer gold, frankincense, and myrrh. This symbolizes the showing of Christ to the Gentiles. At the bottom is a symbol comprised of three crowns.
In appreciation for enriching worship Given by Anonymous Donors
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Christ’s Baptism “Thou art my beloved son; with thee I am well pleased.” Luke 3:22 Here Christ is shown being baptized by John in the Jordan. John pours water out of an escalloped shell. John, the Hermit, is dressed in skins. The Holy Spirit is the descending dove. The symbol at the bottom is composed of a shell pouring water in which there is a fish. Behind is a chi rho, XP, ancient monogram of Jesus Christ. In memory of Mr. and Mrs. James Philip Nanney, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Alexis Polk McAllister Given by Mr. and Mrs. Chauncey Rivers Godwin
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The Sermon on the Mount “I am the bread of life.” John 6:35 Jesus is seated on a stylized mountaintop preaching to a crowd of people among whom are both men and women, old and young. HIS is another of Christ’s monograms. In memory of Mr. John Randolph Baker Given by Mrs. Myrtle Coleman Baker
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Christ Healing “The Son of Man is come to seek and save that which was lost.” Luke 19:10 Jesus is shown healing a crippled man. Behind Him is the woman touching the hem of His garment. At the bottom is a caduceus. In memory of Dr. Lucian Carl Feemster, Sr.; Dr. Lucian Carl Feemster, Jr.; Mr. John McGaughey Feemster Given by Mrs. L. C. Feemster, Sr.; Mrs. L. C. Feemster, Jr.; Mrs. J. M. Feemster
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The Crucifixion “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.� Luke 23:34 Jesus Christ hangs on the cross. With Him are His mother Mary and His beloved disciple John, into whose care He committed her. The sacrificial lamb refers to the sacrifice of Isaac, a type of the Crucifixion. In memory of Mrs. Daisy B. Purnell Given by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Purnell
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The Great Commission “As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.� John 20:21 After His Resurrection, Jesus reappeared to His Apostles to command them to go into the world to preach the Gospel and baptize in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This message is symbolized at the bottom. In memory of Mrs. Erin Payne Serrill Given by Mr. H.G. Serrill
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The Reformation “The light shineth in the darkness.� The Seal The ongoing Church owes its existence to the Apostles, then to many succeeding generations of Christians. Here are Luther nailing up his ninety-five theses, Calvin writing, Knox teaching, and Makemie preaching. At the bottom is the Seal of the Presbyterian Church. In memory of Mr. William Burns Marion Given by Mrs. William Burns Marion, Patrick, Frieda, Michael, and Douglas
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The Seal of the Presbyterian Church In the United States of America Given in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Perry King Thomas by their children Perry and Judy Thomas; Mike and Daintry Thomas; Kathryn Ann and Jay Bridgman; Glenn and Mary Thomas The Seal of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America is a complex grouping of symbols adopted by the General Assembly in 1892. It was used by the denomination until its merger with the United Presbyterian Church of North America in 1958. The Presbyterian Church, USA, was the dominant Presbyterian denomination in the early decades of the nation. The church split in 1837 into two factions, New School and Old School. The Old School Presbyterian Church, USA, was the church from which the Presbyterian Church in the Confederate States of America split at the beginning of the Civil War. The Northern branch of the Old School Presbyterian Church, USA, reconciled with the Northern New School after the Civil War. It became the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. The seal incorporates the oak leaf, a symbol of the church, and an olive branch, a symbol of God’s fulfilled promise. The central symbol is an open book, the Bible. The Cross of Salvation stands as a reminder that the Son of Man was lifted up as a sacrifice for sin. The rays of light shining from around the Bible symbolize Jesus, the Light of the World.
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contribute faithfully to Sunday worship services, they also participate in special music programs at Christmas, Easter, and other religious observances. The adult choir performs Christmas cantatas, and they sing for Christmas Eve candlelight services. The children sing Christmas carols, and music is always a part of the Christmas Pageant. Choirs sing for special services during Lent and Easter, including an especially moving and meaningful Tenebrae Service on Good Friday. Music also involves the congregation singing hymns and responses, both old and new. In the 1990s, the Sanctuary Artists Series was begun. On Sunday afternoons, the sanctuary, with its classic architecture and marvelous acoustics, has been the setting for numerous concerts and recitals. Several college choirs have given concerts at First Presbyterian, including Stillman College, the University of Mississippi Singers, Arkansas College Choir, Itawamba Community College Chorus, and the Northeast Mississippi Community College Chorus. There have been organ recitals by church organists Martha Bending and Dr. Ray Harris. Noted organist Dr. Joyce Jones played for the dedicatory service of the new Letourneau organ. Many classically trained vocal artists, including former
The Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans has become a very special service for First Presbyterian Tupelo. While it brings to mind the courage and steadfast faith of our devout Scottish ancestors, it also serves as an inspiration for the present-day church and its future. As Father Stuart bravely brought the gospel and love of Christ to a new land and a new people, the present-day members of the church he founded attempt to carry on the mission of Father Stuart and the faith of our Scottish Presbyterian heritage. Let the bagpipes skirl for the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans.
Go ye therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
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for two-year-olds and a tri-weekly program for three-year-olds and has since grown into a full-fledged preschool and licensed kindergarten. First Presbyterian Preschool and Kindergarten offers a stimulating educational and social experience for children in a loving, Christian environment. Preschool goals are to help each child develop self-esteem and a positive self-image; grow mentally, physically, and socially through interaction with peers, qualified staff, and resource contacts in planned and free-play activities; and develop language skills in age-appropriate areas. Throughout the years, the church has sponsored numerous Bible Studies, including the Kerygma, a group Bible study for adults. For several years the church held a Summer Institute, which featured many noted theologians and authors, including Dr. Elton Trueblood, Dr. Tom Long, and Dr. Manfred George Gutzke. Later, this program was named in honor of the Reverend Thomas Morton McMillan. The Women of the Church have several church circles, which meet at the church and in the homes of members for Bible study.
ship service, Hoyle Crockett brought the Sunday School
Lottie Payne For many years, visitors were faithfully greeted and
collection and the Sunday offering to the Crockett house
welcomed to First Presbyterian Church by Lottie Payne.
for the family to sit around the table and count before it
She was always interested in developing friendships and
was later taken to the night depository at the local bank.
promoting fellowship among church members, and she
Jewel Crockett prepared the Sunday family noon meal,
had that special gift of heartfelt conversation with new-
and it was served following the weekly count.
comers. For a while, Lottie and friends such as Myrtle Bryan served as the “Welcome Wagon” for new Tupelo residents, and Miss Lottie was the chief “recruiter” for First Presbyterian Church. Lottie’s delicious brownies, “Lottie Cakes,” became her signature treat for any occasion, but especially for potential church families she visited. Lottie Sample Payne was from a pioneer Presbyterian family, and her home church was White Zion Presbyterian Church, FPC’s mother church, near Pontotoc. Lottie remained active in the Women of the Church organization, which became Presbyterian Women, for many years. Miss Lottie was always trying to drum up a crowd for all church activities, and she did. As a special tribute to Miss Lottie, the FPC cookbook compiled by Presbyterian Women was titled Drummin’ Up A Crowd. Crockett Family Church member Sarah Crockett Jenkins and her brother Jimmy Crockett recall early times in the church when their father, Hoyle Crockett, served the congregation as the Church Treasurer. Each Sunday following the wor150 Years of First Presbyterian Church, Tupelo, Mississippi
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encouraged these young adults to reach out to the com-
to emulate her grace, charm, and devout faith.
munity beyond the church doors. Unusual for the time, this group established a place of worship and Bible study
Mildred Grubbs
for the black residents living south of the railroad tracks.
What brought an Iowa farm girl named Mildred
Elizabeth Ballard, patrician yet warm, was frequently de-
Board to the Deep South in the 1940s, and specifically to
scribed as a woman without prejudice. In 1970 Elizabeth
Northeast Mississippi? Mildred dreamed of becoming an
Ballard was elected the first woman elder at First Presby-
ordained Presbyterian minister during the era when semi-
terian Church in Tupelo, and she was the first woman in
nary doors were closed to females. Instead, she completed
Mississippi to serve in that capacity.
graduate studies in Christian Education at McCormick
Elizabeth Ballard was a native of Norfolk, Virginia,
Seminary in 1941. Almost immediately, the General As-
and a graduate of Virginia Intermont College, a presti-
semblies’ Board of National Missions offered Mildred the
gious school for women at the time. Upon her marriage to
position of Director of Christian Education for the Net-
Glenn Ballard, she moved to Tupelo and taught Latin and
tleton Larger Parish, which was affiliated with the PCUSA.
English in the public schools. She later became the Person-
Soon Mildred found herself involved in the life of six
nel Manager and Director of Social Services at the North
rural churches in four counties surrounding Tupelo, in-
Mississippi Medical Center. At the hospital her office was
cluding Fairfield, Nettleton, Old Union, Union, Spring
in the chapel, and at her desk she, appropriately, sat be-
Hill, and Wren. After three years as an educator, Mildred
neath the cross. Elizabeth Ballard also did private tutoring
became interim minister of these churches. She also met a
and gave lessons in etiquette and the social graces. She was
Mississippi gentleman, Bill Grubbs, whom she married in
a mentor to generations of young people. It was most fit-
1945 in First Presbyterian Church of Tupelo. The Rever-
ting that Elizabeth Ballard in 1964 was chosen to be the
end Dr. McFadden officiated, and Miss Katie Topp played
first recipient of the Tupelo Junior Auxiliary’s Outstanding
the nuptial music.
Citizen Award.
Ultimately, in the early 1960s Mildred realized her
Interestingly, Elizabeth Ballard never drove a car. On
dream of ordination and became the first female installed
Sunday mornings, Mrs. Ballard, with her hair in a classic
as a pastor in the East Iowa Presbytery. For ten years Mil-
bun and impeccably dressed in her white, pristine coat,
dred served the congregation of First Presbyterian Church
would walk from her home on North Church Street to
of Blairstown, Iowa.
First Presbyterian Church. Those who knew her continue
In 2004 Mildred returned to North Mississippi,
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Nannette Holcomb Comer. This renovation was made a reality through the gifts, hard work, and dedication of the members of First Presbyterian Church and its staff. The library at First Presbyterian Church is a busy place where members of all ages come to further enhance their knowledge of Christianity and grow in faith and wisdom.
Postlude or First Presbyterian
Vacation Bible School, and a Ministry of Music. First Pres-
Church Tupelo, a
byterian has opened its doors and its heart to the commu-
sesquicentennial is a
nity, and this body of Christ has fostered missions both at
time to reflect on its
home and in faraway places.
F
history, its accom-
First Presbyterian is a beautiful church, and upon enter-
plishments, and on
ing the sanctuary, we feel the presence of God. The stained-
“all the saints, who
glass windows, tapestries, and cross tell the story of Christ
from
labors
and the history of our church. Every Sunday for one hun-
rest.” And it is also a
dred fifty years, the congregants have come to worship to-
their
time to ponder and plan for the future.
gether. Yet, even when we enter the sanctuary alone, and the
Beginning with Father Stuart’s mission to the Chickasaws,
sunlight filters through the windows, we can feel God’s pres-
the story of First Presbyterian is one of courage, commitment,
ence. First Presbyterian is indeed a house of God, a sanctu-
and compassion. For one hundred fifty years, the members of
ary, and the faithful recall David’s words: “I was glad when
this church have been steadfast and true. With God’s abiding
they said unto me, Let us go into the House of the Lord.”
love and grace the church has persevered. This body of Christ
This book tells the history of a church and its members,
has weathered terrible storms, fires, and economic depres-
and its story is one of inspiration. First Presbyterian Tupelo
sions. They have sent their sons to war and endured times of
has a rich heritage, and if we take to heart the prophetic
political upheaval and social unrest. But those who read this
words of that old hymn that “the Church’s one foundation
book will sense the joy, constant faith, and Christian love that
is Jesus Christ, our Lord,” the future of our church is bright.
have sustained this congregation through the years.
The church will endure.
Along the way, worship and the sacraments have been taken seriously. The church has always had Sunday School,
Margaret M. Gratz
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The Rev. Meg Lindsay Dudley, Associate Pastor. . . . . . . . . 2011-2016
Miss Mary Rose Mitchner
The Rev. Dr. Ronald Richardson, Parish Associate for Pastoral Care. 2005-Present
Mrs. Virginia Watts Armstrong
The Rev. M. McCoy Franklin, Pastor Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003
Mrs. Lauren Shenk Clark Mr. Ken Wilson
Organists and Choir Directors of First Presbyterian Church
Miss Donita A. Schultz Mrs. Emily Jarrett
Organists Katie Topp Nona Ewing Sandra Duncan Ben Orr Ken Courtney Martha Bending Kathy Anderson Ray Harris Choir Directors Clara Topp Nona Ewing Jack McDaniel Jo Orr Wick Sparks Tim Coker Ken Courtney Bruce Lesley Kathy Anderson Robert Taylor
Directors of Christian Education Miss Roberta Anderson Miss Elizabeth Becknell Miss Charlotte Holzworth
Directors of Youth Ministry Jane Patterson Karl Barnett Dave Bowden Julie Gibens, Interim Karen Smith Forrest Foxworth Melissa McDuffie and Heather Crotwell, Interims Meg Lindsay Dudley Melissa McDuffie and Jamie Geoghegan, Interims
Charter Members of First Presbyterian Church Tupelo Dr. J. W. Frazer Mrs. Annie Frazer Col. T. A. Mitchell Mrs. Annie Mitchell Mr. J. R. Dickson Mrs. Harriet Dickson Col. John Williams Mrs. Hannah Gayle
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Steve Ray
Presly Wallace
Mark Walsh
Steve Whitney
Charles Warren
Clark Adams
Steve Waters Bill Linton
God and Life Awards
Tom McCullough
Joey Hutto
Wallace McMillan
Rick McCarty
Tom Purcell
Henry Boerner
David Tannehill
Bobby Pipkin
Joe Williams
John Napier
Wade Young
Brooks Walker
Andy Luckett
Spencer Hillhouse
Glenn Thomas
Al Wallace
Chauncey Godwin, III
Hamilton Lence
Michael Gratz, Jr.
Tally Barnes
God and Family Awards Troop 3 Greg Hall Jim Montague Scott Brister Ken Swindol Taylor Burks Bedford Walker Harris Faucette Gene Barry Curtis Monts Charles Bryson Will Parker Phil Long Bill Dickerson Bill Riley Cole Randle Jerry Shelton
Troop 3
Barry Pipkin
God and Service Adult Award Mark Rackley Johnny Rasberry David Carlisle Bill Dickerson Albert B. Walker Mike Marion Fayette C. Williams David Price Roy Parker, Jr. Tony Tannehill John Bryson Jeff Cooley Steve Mills Davis, Nash, Jr.
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W. Wallace McMillan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976
Gayle Rogers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992
J. Steve Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976
Matthew Burgette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993
Glenn S. Thomas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977
Parrish Fruge’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993
Ken Coggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977
James McGraw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993
Mark Kellum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977
Tucker Neelly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993
Michael Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977
Al Wallace, IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993
Mark Walsh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978
Reid Bryson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994
C. Tom McCullough . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979
Jacob Burgette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994
Bradley Miller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979
Andrew Dickey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994
W. Thomas Purcell, III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979
W. Jacob Livingston, III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994
Michael Reece . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980
Patrick Lowery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994
Joseph Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980
David Pace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994
Jon Bender. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981
Mitchell Soper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994
Mark Hildenbrand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982
Matthew Wesson, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994
Manfred Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982
John Wallace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995
Jeffrey Tannehill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982
T. Crisler Baker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996
Michael Gratz, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984
Paul Crowe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996
Brett Hildenbrand. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984
Phillip Crowe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996
Irwin B. Prude, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984
M. Ruff Thomas, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1996
Martin Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984
Matthew Carlisle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997
Justin Flaherty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986
Robert Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997
Robert Abney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987
Joshua Clayton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997
T. Keener Billups, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989
Curtis Cockrell, III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997
David Bryson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989
Adrian Dickey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997
Fayette Williams, III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989
A. McAllister “Mac” Godwin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997
Devon Albert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990
J. Henry Hutto. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997
Ryan Phipps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990
W. Jack Nunley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997
Joshua Whipple. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990
Gordon Pace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997
Ethan Albert. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991
Perry K. Thomas, IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997
David Carlisle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991
J. Coleman Wiygul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997
Christopher Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991
Joseph Worthen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997
Mitchell Ellett, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991
Andrew Fruge’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998
Charlie Hackett, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991
Jason Murphree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998
Joel Zimmerman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991
Charles Blake Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998
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Matthew Robbins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008
Robert R. Black. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992
G. Sturdivant “Van� Thomas, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008
Lewis Whitfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997
Jace Owen King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009
David Henson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004
R. Hamilton Lence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010
Aubrey Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006
Thomas Christopher Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010
J. Paul White. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007
Raymond Patrick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 Spencer Hillhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011 Robert Cole Magers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014 Dakota Zeigler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014
Silver Fawn Award Yocona Area Council (members of First Presbyterian Church)
Robert B. Davis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2015 Levi James Ray. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2015 Lee Stuart Beard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 Elijah King. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 George Seiler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 Joseph West. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016 Samuel Patrick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016
Silver Beaver Award Yocona Area Council (members of First Presbyterian Church) W.B. Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1934
Mrs. Edward Warren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973
Silver Antelope Award Yocona Area Council (members of First Presbyterian Church) Chauncey Godwin, Sr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1975 Aubrey Patterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010
Members of the Sesquicentennial Committee
Ray G. Purnell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958 Chauncey Godwin, Sr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1959 L. P. McCarty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1964 Miles Garber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1965 Hugh L Purnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1969 Jim Montague, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970 Albert Walker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973 Tom Bailey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979 Dr. Fayette Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988 Chauncey Godwin, Jr.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989
Dan Brasfield Frances Brasfield Glen Davidson Leslie Geoghegan Chauncey Godwin, Jr. Margaret Gratz Tom Groome, Pastor Nancy Brown Milam Sam Pace
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Becki Depew
Bobby Dale
Tom Billups
Alix Robbins
Bob Munson
Frances Brasfield
Dan Brasfield
Josefina Rayburn
Joe Rutherford
Jackson Roye
Buddy McCarty
Steve Bryson
Ron Richardson
Ben Eakes
Gil Monaghan Hank Boerner Mike Bruce Glenn Thomas Kaley Anderson Pete McMurry Mark Monts Mary Pace B.J. Coleman Mitzi Moore John Fleming Travis Abney Leighton Pettis Carson Overstreet Cameron White Ed Neelly Drew Robertson Charlie Buckley Alex Dent Faye Bruce Wanda Dent Jim Dent Stephen Hazard Butch Cockrell Tony Tannehill Meg Dudley Carl Patterson
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