#Class of 1965

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Stanley DeWitt Gaines, 80, of Waldorf, Maryland passed away July 15, 2019 at the Charles County Hospice House in the aftermath of a devastating stroke suffered on June 27.

Stanley, born on June 17, 1939 to Alpha Cox and Henry DeWitt Gaines, spent a happy childhood in Memphis, Tennessee, surrounded by his older sisters and brother, enjoying his mother’s skillful cooking and working part-time in his father’s grocery store.

He met his wife of fifty-eight years, Colleen Caldwell Gaines, while they were both students at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina; they were married on June 16, 1961. Together, they settled in southern Maryland, raising a family of four children and eventually beginning the ministry that has come to be known as the Southern Maryland Fellowship Church and Christian Academy in White Plains.

With his Bachelor of Science degree in Business from BJU’s Class of 1965, Stanley worked for many years in insurance and real estate and — due to the needs of the aforementioned four children — held a night position at the Safeway of District Heights, Maryland. Additionally, he was a long time member of Riverdale Baptist Church where he taught Sunday School to fifth grade boys for a decade.

In his spare time, Stanley enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching classic movies, and in more recent years, spending time in Myrtle Beach.

Since its founding in 1985, Stanley has actively held leadership positions with the Southern Maryland Fellowship Church and Christian Academy, most recently as the organization’s President of the Board of Elders. He regularly participated in their weekly Awana program and was active in the Men’s Prayer Breakfast gatherings. In fact, many will most remember Stanley Gaines for his unwavering commitment to extended daily prayer — prayers that included each and every member of his growing family, as well as the many prayer requests sent to him through the church/school.

Stanley is survived by his wife, Colleen Caldwell Gaines, and children, Kathleen (Terry) Davis, Maureen (Randall) Gaines-Ramey, Matthew (Jennifer) Gaines, and Andrew Gaines. His legacy includes grandchildren: Emily (José) Pichardo, Victoria (Patrick) James, Olivia (Matthew) Hardwick, Susan Merkle, Caleb Merkle, Matthew Gaines, Zachary Gaines, Annie Gaines, and a great granddaughter, Kaylee Pichardo. His surviving relatives include his sister, Emily Worthy of Georgia, and a number of beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Stanley’s other siblings, Addie Sue Sudduth, Martha Jean Whitington, and Edward Gaines, as well as his parents, all predeceased him.

A private funeral service for immediate family members will be held later this week. Other family, friends, and members of his church family are invited to a Memorial Service in Stanley’s honor to be held on Saturday, July 20 at Southern Maryland Fellowship Church, 9805 Faith Baptist Church Rd, White Plains, MD 20695. A receiving line will begin at noon with the service following at 2 p.m. Please call 301-870-2550 for more information.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Southern Maryland Fellowship Church (P.O. Box 1668, White Plains, MD 20695) or Hospice of Charles County (2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD 20603).

Three words that best characterize the life of this memorable man are faithful, prayerful, and strong.

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“You bloody old towser-faced boot-faced totem-pole on a crap reservation.”

“You bloody old towser-faced boot-faced totem-pole on a crap reservation.”

Yesterday I got the newspapers from the front yard, and all my plans for the day changed. It was so cold I decided to stay home. I had a wonderfully cozy day and an early nap. Today is a bit warmer so I’ll venture out bundled only a bit. I got a new vest for Christmas and it is just perfect for today. I would like to do bodily harm to Peter Pan from the Geico ad. Considering the reactions of Phil…

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Trying To Stay Forever Young

Trying To Stay Forever Young

I’m sitting on the deck of our home at Rainbow Lake.  A lone chickadee hops from branch to branch and then vanishes into the thicket of trees.  I can see the shimmer of the setting sun reflecting from the water below us.  Only patches of the lake can be seen, we need to trim a few trees so I can watch the kayakers splash by on warm afternoons.

I hear the distinct honking of the Canadian Geese as…

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Class of 1965

A DIY fashion collage series

by Bijou Karman

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John Kenneth Gaydos, of Edmonds, WA, passed away at Swedish Edmonds Hospital on September 3, 2018, surrounded by his family after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. 

Ken was born on January 13, 1939 in Chicago, IL to John and Eleanor (Hemings) Gaydos. Ken attended Chicago Public Elementary and Senn High School. He was recruited as a child actor for the KYB club on WMBI in Chicago when he was 8 years old and acted and sang for the next eight years. He went to basic training at Great Lakes Naval Station and then spent the next 2 1/2 years on the Destroyer USS Laws in the Pacific. After being discharged, he returned to Chicago and worked for ChicagoLand Youth for Christ and also became an apprentice undertaker. During this time, he met his future wife, Lois Conradt, at Edgewater Baptist Church, while she was a nursing student at the Swedish Covenant Hospital School of Nursing. They were married on August 10, 1963 at Kasbeer Community Church in Kasbeer, IL with Lois's father officiating. Ken enrolled and attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC through his Sophomore year in 1965, majoring in radio and TV communication. He worked as a news reporter for the NBC affiliate WFBC. Their daughter, Kristin, was born during this time in 1965. Ken was then hired to be director of the news department at KBBI, the radio station that Biola owned in LaMirada, CA. During this time, their infant daughter, Karen, was stillborn and Mark followed a year later. In December of 1969, Ken was hired to be director of the news department of the radio station that King's Garden operated, KGDN and KBIQ. Their daughter, Denise was born, followed by their son, Tim. Ken went on to become public relations director at SPU for four years. In 1981, Ken felt God calling him to start a missions organization and named it ICM, International Chaplain Ministry, with a chaplain branch called Support 7. Chaplins are sent out on 911 aide calls as first responders through fire and police departments to minister to victims and families going through a crisis. This program was a first of its kind, similar programs have been replicated throughout the country. 

Ken is survived by his wife, Lois, of 55 years; children, Kristin, Mark (Amy), Denise (Kreston), and Tim (Brittany) and 17 grandchildren; sister, Ann, many nieces and nephews and brother-in-law, David, sister-in-law and husband, Joyce and Ken. There will be a public viewing at Beck's Funeral Home in Edmonds, WA on Thursday, September 13, 2018 and Friday, September 14, 2018 3-7 p.m. A funeral will be held at Alderwood Community Church in Lynnwood, WA on September 15, 2018 at 2 p.m., with burial following at Edmonds Memorial Cemetary in Edmonds, WA. A reception will be held at the church following burial services. The public is invited. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the J. Kenneth Gaydos Irrevocable Trust, Bank of America, 306 Main Street Edmonds, WA 98020.

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Greer - Thomas A. Matlock Sr., age 70, passed away peacefully at Greer Rehab and Healthcare on 1/5/18. He was born in Baltimore, MD, to the late Albert and Margaret Matlock. He had one sister, the late Carol Snyder. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Linda; children, Tommy (Jenni) and Kim; grandchildren, Lauren and Ethan Matlock; nephews, Greg and Tim Snyder. 

After graduating high school at Bob Jones Academy in 1965, he attended Bob Jones University through to his Junior year in 1975, later graduating from the University of Baltimore with a B.S. in Business Administration. He was a U.S. Army veteran. 

The family will receive friends at Hampton Park Baptist Church, 875 State Park Rd. Greenville, SC on Monday, 1/15/18, from 11:30am-12:45pm with memorial service to follow at 1:00pm. Burial will be at M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery, Anderson, SC, at a later date. Memorials may be made to the National Parkinson's Foundation or to Hampton Park Baptist Church.

Published in The Greenville News on Jan. 13, 2018

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Dr. James Vecent "Jim" Pertree was welcomed to his heavenly home on Aug. 17, 2018, after a three-year battle with an unknown disease. His strong will to live, God's providence over his life and the love and prayers of his many friends and family carried him through the last three years. 

He was born on Feb. 22, 1946, and raised in Marietta, GA by parents Ralph and Ethel Pertree. He attended Bob Jones University in the 1964-65 school year and the North Georgia Military Academy. While serving 14 years as a captain in the U.S. Army, he toured in Vietnam. 

After moving to OKC, he worked as an Undercover Agent for the OKC Police Department for five years while pursuing a master's degree at OCU. Upon graduation, he took a position with Federal Drug Enforcement Agency as a Undercover Federal Agent. But his true passion was being the owner of Complete Care Chiropractic where God used him to help many people. He never lost his passion for being a chiropractor, even giving his last adjustment to his son, Tyler, while seeking treatment at Mayo Clinic. He was a devoted Youth and Adult Sunday School Teacher for 20 years at First Baptist Church in Moore, OK. 

Jim had an undeniable love for hunting and fishing and all things outdoors. He was an avid purchaser of hunting and fishing supplies and was known to have his very own "Bass Pro Shop" in his garage. If you've ever met Jim, you have probably been pranked by him. He had a love for all things funny and kept his family and friends anxiously awaiting the next time he would pull a practical joke on them. 

He will be dearly missed by his loving son, Tyler Pertree and his wife Mollie; his daughter, Courtney Fisher and her husband Ryan; his precious friend, Charlotte MaGuire and her husband Gregg; his five grandkids who adored him, Jaiden, Brody, Christian, Baylor, and Jule; and his handpicked brother, Casey Valez. 

Jim will be remembered by many extended family members and dear friends. A special time of Viewing will be held Aug. 21, 2018, 5-7 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 301 NE 27th Street, Moore, OK 73160. Services Celebrating the Life of Jim are scheduled at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22 at First Baptist Church of Moore. Burial will follow at Heritage Burial Park at South Lakes, 4000 SW 119th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73173. 

The Pertree family would like to thank the Norman Veterans Center and Good Shepherd Hospice for their exceptional care of Jim over the past three years. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.tribute.care (405.292.4787).

Published in The Oklahoman on Aug. 21, 2018

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Wait. Who is this BJU Bluegrass band again?

It’s the Blackberry Blossom Farm Bluegrass band with the Skillman family. 

The man playing the bass in the Facebook videos is Jonathan Skillman, BJU Class of 1991 and a “Personality” that year.

His wife, Angie Loucks Skillman, attended BJU through her Sophomore year also in 1991.

Jonathan’s mother and father, Audrey and Del Skillman, both attended Bob Jones University. Del graduated in 1965.

The BJU 2018 Vintage listed two Skillman ladies as current students: Madison and Mariah. They are both currently listed in the BJU Merit Pages as well.  There’s a third younger daughter playing in the band as well, but her enrollment at BJU is unknown.

So this is the “BJU Bluegrass band”? A single upperclassman Music major and a Sophomore Bible major? Does BJU teach bluegrass performance? Why are these ladies under another name now branded as “BJU Bluegrass” for Sunday morning services? If BJU doesn’t offer this as part of their curriculum, then how can they be advertising the school?

And remember again how Steve Pettit gutted the music department in the last year. He guts the music department and then takes another band brand and slaps a BJU label on it? 

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Janet Mae Cummings Coxon, 73, passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on January 12th, 2017, after a strong fight against cancer. 

Born and raised in Michigan, Janet soon found her calling to become a schoolteacher. She attended Bob Jones University receiving her Baccalaureate Degree in Elementary Education in 1965. Janet continued her education and received her MA Degree in Elementary Education at Eastern Michigan University in 1968. Her life's work was devoted to teaching 1st and 2nd graders. After graduation, she taught at Lincoln Park and Wyandotte Public Schools. She then married Jere Coxon in 1978, and relocated to Harrisburg, PA, where she taught at Harrisburg Academy for 30 years. Throughout her career, she remained active in many organizations such as: International Reading Association, Michigan Reading Association and Delta Kappa Gamma. At Harrisburg Academy, she served on the Board of Trustees, and was honored with the Trustee Award in 1994. Janet enjoyed an active social network and belonged to many organizations including: Red Hat Society, Golden Glow of Christmas Past and Historical Questors. She attended many informal social gatherings and breakfast clubs as well. Traveling globally, with her beloved husband, Jere, was another favorite activity. A beautifully kind and generous person, Janet was loved by everyone she touched. 

Preceded in death by parents, Allen and Esther Cummings. 

Survived by husband, Jere Coxon, and sister, Judith Richardson. Janet was Aunt to nieces and nephew: Kristyne Lemerand, Kerrin Tesmer, Karalyn Richardson, Kasandra Carleton, Amy Coxon, Kraig Coxon, and Audrey DiPrinzio, and "Granny Janny" to Nicole and Ashley Mahaffey. 

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 11 A.M., at Charlton United Methodist Church, 5920 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg. The Rev Les Towsey will be officiating. 

A Visitation will be held on Thursday, from 6 to 8 P.M. at the Hoover Funeral Home , 6011 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg and on Friday from 10 to 11 A.M. at the church, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Bethesda Mission, PO Box 3041, Harrisburg, PA. 17105.

Online condolences may be left at www.hooverfuneralhome.com. www.pennlive.com/obits

Published on Pennlive.com and in The Patriot-News on Jan. 15, 2017

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Our Appeal To The Great Spirit

Our Appeal To The Great Spirit

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It was the icon of our school.

It stood in the large foyer of the Owego Free Academy high school.

The title of this equestrian sculpture is Appeal to the Great Spirit.  The artist was Cyrus Dallin and it dates from 1909.  The original bronze statue is at the entrance of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.  A small version rested on a table in the Oval Office of President…