Welcome to “The Little Town with a Big Heart”
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers. Here is an inspiring story for Mother’s Day. A Debt to Mother — by Bill Ronan
We have a massive debt, it’s one we can’t repay, it’s a debt that we will carry to our dying day. For clothing us when naked and warming us when cold, for giving us protection within a loving hold, for teaching us the difference between what’s right and wrong, for soothing out our infant worries with a softly spoken song, for guiding us through childhood and opening up our eyes, for leading us to adulthood with words so often wise, for teaching us with honesty that we were so unique, for laughing at our silly jokes and listening when we speak, A debt so large and special the like there is no other, this debt and so much very more we owe it to our mother!
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Bennie Dan “Dannie” Walker Jr., 59, passed away at his home in Hickory on Tuesday, April 30, 2018.
Dannie was born on July 12, 1958, in Union to Bennie Dan and Virginia Walker. Dannie married Tammie Lott of Hickory on Sept. 23, 1980. Dannie traveled the world as a directional driller, where he will always be known as one of the best.
He enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. Dannie cherished his wife and the time they spent traveling. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his quotes, “it is what it
is” and “if you are gonna be a bear, be a big one.”
He is survived by his wife, Tammie Walker; a daughter, Ginger Walker Little; a son, Ben Walker (Kristen); three grandchildren, Braiden Walker, Gianna Little and Blaine Walker; a father, Bennie Walker Sr.; a sister, Debbie Belk (Freddie); and a brother, Reagan Walker.
Pallbearers will be Joe Alexander, J.R. Addy, Jamie Slay, Josh Westbrook, Mike Brackeen and Allen Ferguson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Crocker, Harold Shoemaker, the Directional Drilling Crew and the men of GUBC.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Walker; and his father-in-law, Harry Eason. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 3 at Grace United Baptist Church with Bros. Gary Felton and Jamie Leach officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory City Cemetery in Hickory. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Grace United Baptist Church youth fund.
Our deepest sympathy is also extended to the family of Jimmy Blackburn, 72, of Newton. His parents were Pat Blackburn and Thelma Blackburn Holladay.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Blackburn; his mother, Thelma Blackburn Holladay; a son, Jim Blackburn (Regina); two granddaughters, Amanda Blackburn and Rebecca Blackburn; two brothers, Curtis Blackburn (Susie) and Larry Blackburn (Jo); two sister-in-laws, Janie Blackburn and Becky Blackburn, and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Pat Blackburn, brothers, Bobby Blackburn and Harold Blackburn. Burial followed at Cone-hatta Methodist Church Cemetery at 11 a.m. in Conehatta.
Prayer requests go out for Jimmy Blackburn’s family, Dannie Walker’s family, Susan Cuchens, Makenlee Wright, Tony Grimes, Tim Stanford, Dustin Harris, Ally Gressett, Allyssa McMullan, Alana McMullan, Peggy Garrison, Scott Nunley, Donis Gomillion, Mike Linton, John Patterson, Doyle Gibbs, Doyle McMullan, Cille Norman, Doyle McMullan, Stephanie Roland, Janie McMullan and Stacy Stevens.
Shut-ins are Mary Stamper, Earline Everett and Johnnie McMullian.
The Liberty Community Club met on Monday, March 9 with 20 members present. Our speaker was Michael Aycox, candidate for U.S. Congress. Michael spoke of his military experience and training. His number one target is the V.A. system, then the health care costs, education and gun control. He wants to help Mississippi with new jobs.
Michael lives right here in Newton County as does his parents and grandparents. He would support term limits. Ruby Boutwell gave the devotion, and the “Word for Today” was “cherished possession.” Always have a sm
ile on your face as you live through today. The group enjoyed a delicious pot luck supper. Next month our speaker will be Murry Weems, Newton mayor at 6 p.m. May 14. See you then.
Birthday wishes for May 9 go out to Billy Spears, Judson Meaders Jr., former Hickory resident; for May 10 to Mallory Todd, Charolette Roland and Faye Chaney in memory; for May 11 to Linda Craven, Jason Cole and Jasmin Cole; and for May 15, Lamar Floyd in memory. Happy birthday to each one!
Anniversary wishes for the week go out for May 13 to Wilbur and Grace Walker with 68 years of wedding bliss; and for May 15 to Dan and Pam Steverson. Happy anniversary to all of you!
Recipe for the week: Oreo Poke Cake:
Ingredients: 1 box chocolate cake mix, 1 can sweeten condensed milk (14 ounce), 1 box cookies & cream pudding mix (4 ounce), 1/2 cup whole milk, 20 Oreos, crushed, 1 tub whipped topping (8 ounce).
Bake your chocolate cake as directed on the box, bake the cake in a 9 x 13 pan. Let the cake cool before proceeding.
Once the cake has cooled for a minimum of 30 minutes begin the filling. Take the end of a wooden spoon and poke holes throughout the cake. Take the can of sweetened condensed milk and pour it all over the cake making sure to pour the most in the holes.
In a bowl add your dry pudding mix with ½ cup milk and whisk to combine. Now stir in whipped topping until well combined. Take 10 Oreos and place them in a zip lock bag and seal. Crush your Oreos using a rolling pin and smashing the Oreos.
Now add your crushed Oreos in your whipped topping. Stir gently until everything is mixed, then spread on cake. Now crush the remaining Oreos for the topping. Top with remaining crushed Oreo cookies. Chill for 1 hour prior to serving.
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