“Welcome to The Little Town with a Big Heart”
Inspirational poem: Storms Bring Out Eagles
When the “storms of life” gather darkly ahead, I think of these wonderful words I once read… and I say to myself as threatening clouds hover, “Don’t fold up your wings and run for cover.” But like the eagle, spread wide your wings and soar far above the troubles life brings. For the eagle knows that the higher he flies, the more tranquil and brighter become the skies. And there is nothing in life we were ever asked to bear that we can’t soar above on the wings of prayer. And in looking back over the storm you passed through, you’ll find you gained strength and new courage, too. For in facing life’s storms with an eagle’s wings, you can fly far above Earth’s small pe
tty things. — by Helen Steiner Rice.
My deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Ms. Albertine Hollingsworth Walker, 94, former Hickory resident, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, at Anderson’s Regency Meridian in Meridian. She was born on April 4, 1923, in Newton County.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Oscar Walker, her parents, James and Ruby Hollingsworth.
Survivors include sons, Johnny Walker (Sandra), Raymond Walker (Brenda Faye) and Walton Walker; six grandchildren, Kim Graham, Chris Walker (Laurie), Ashley Lane (Nick), Tabitha Walker, Bronson Walker and Richard Walker (Felicity); seven great-grandchildren; and one sister, Jean Stogner of Bogalusa, La.
Visitation was held from noon to 2 p.m. at Newton County Funeral Home-South on Friday, Jan. 19. Graveside services for Albertine H. Walker were held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19 at the Hickory City Cemetery in Hickory. Dr. Randy Rich officiated.
My deepest sympathy is also extended to the family of Eloise Callahan from Jackson. Survivors are Annette (David) Airhart, Joyce (Jimmy) Johnson, Quinell (Bob) McAnnlly, Dorothy (Bob) Mosley, Via (Dennis) Everett and Lavelle Holt.
Prayer requests for the week go out for Abertine Walker’s family, Dannie Walker, Christine Herd, Eloise Callahan’s family, Tommy Walters, Peggy Garrison, Janice Fisher, Helen Valentine, Jack Graham, Marie Eason, Bonnie Walker, Bill Matlock, John Patterson, Hazel Stevens, Doyle Gibbs, Doyle McMullan, Cili Norman, Micheal Roland, Janie McMullan, Stephanie Roland and Stacy Stevens.
Shut-ins are Earlene Everett, Johnnie McMullian and Mary Stamper.
Birthday wishes for the week go out for (belated: Jan. 20 to Bobby Addy); for Jan. 24 to (Mickey Smith, Hickory mail route carrier); for Jan. 25 to J.P. Hurst in memory, Susan Mosley, Patty Alexander and Jason “LJ” Cole ll; for Jan. 26 to Jo Veenstra, Beth Chaney and Marie Birch; for Jan. 27 to Kenlynn Morgan, Michelle McGee Daniels, Caleb Jones, (and Herb Oliver in memory); for Jan. 28 to Kayden Payne; for Jan 29 to Dale Stampley; and for Jan. 30 to Emily Cluff. Happy birthday to each one!
Anniversary wishes for the week Jan. 25 to Aaron and Jessica Cooley and Don and Charlotte Stamper. Happy anniversary to each of you!
Recipe for the week: Cinnamon Roll Cake
Ingredients: Cake: 3 cups flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 cup milk, 2 eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1/2 cup butter, melted,
Topping: 1 cup butter,1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 tablespoons cinnamon,
Glaze: 2 cups powdered sugar, 5 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoons vanilla, Cook time: 30 min, prep time: 20 min, Serves 12.
Directions: Mix everything together except for the butter. Slowly stir in the melted butter and pour into a greased 9 ×13 pan. For the topping, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Drop evenly over the batter and swirl with a knife. Bake at 350 for 28-32 minutes. While warm drizzle the glaze over the cake.
