Sue Fowler's Brother Dies

 Thomas McNamara Obituary

Thomas Ray "Tommy" McNamara – age 77, a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and a resident of Mobile, Alabama, died Saturday, August 3, 2024, at a local hospice facility. Mr. McNamara was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick.
Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Sherilyn McNamara. He is survived by two sons, Michael (Kathy) McNamara of Mobile, Alabama, and William Joseph (Darice) McNamara of Newton, Alabama; five grandchildren, Daniel (Sofie) McNamara, Marissa (Alex) Smith, Meghan McNamara, Liam McNamara, and Joey McNamara; four great-grandchildren, Dean McNamara (Sofie and Daniel), Samuel McNamara (Sofie and Daniel) Evangeline Smith and Aurora Smith (Marissa and Alex); four sisters, Sue Fowler (Class of 1959) of Vicksburg, Mississippi, Mary Carol McNamara and Barbara McNamara of Jefferson, Louisiana, and Deborah McNamara of Medford, Oregon; one brother, Albert L. McNamara; nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Tommy's life motto – "May those who love us love us. And those that don't love us, may God turn their hearts. And if He doesn't turn their hearts, may He turn their ankles so we'll know them by their limping." – An Old Celtic Blessing.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Ascension Funeral Home, 1016 Hillcrest Road, Mobile, Alabama 36695. A private graveside service will be held at Springhill Memorial Gardens.

Thoughts and prayers for the family at this time.

Howard Hennessey Found Deceased

A missing Vicksburg man, 48-year-old Howard Hendren Hennessey, was found deceased off Rice Road in Ridgeland, MS, on August 7, 2024.

Hennessey's body was discovered by a surveyor, according to Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers.  Hennessey had been at the location for "some time," possibly for at least four weeks, and was decomposed. 

The Ridgeland Police Department, the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation Crime Scene Unit, Reservoir Police, and Park Rangers responded to the scene.  The missing Vicksburg man was reported missing on July 13, 2024.  He was last seen in a 2019 white Honda Ridgeline.

We appreciate your prayers for Johnny Hennessey (Class of 1959) and his family during this difficult time.

Classmates Wife Passes Away

Juliet Maire Weber Adams passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. She was 83. A memorial mass will be forthcoming in October.  Please keep William "Bill" Adams and his family in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. 

In The Still of The Night

 The Five Satins - In The Still Of The Night (1956) 4K (youtube.com)

The Five Satins performing "In The Still of the Night", released originally in 1956. "In The Still Of The Night" is a classic doo-wop song with an unusual origin story. The song was written by Fred Parris, a member of The Five Satins, while he was travelling by train between Philadelphia and his hometown of New Haven. The song talks about holding a girl close on a night in May and hoping to be with her again. Parris wrote the song about a former girlfriend he was hoping would return to him, but she never did. The song was recorded in the basement of St. Bernadette Church in the group's hometown of New Haven, Connecticut. They used the church piano along with drums, a guitar, a cello tuned low for the bass sound, and a saxophone. The church basement had great acoustics and was insulated from ambient noise, making it a perfect place to record. The Five Satins were managed by Marty Kugell, who distributed their material on his own label, Standord Records. "In The Still Of The Night" became one of the most famous songs in doo-wop history. The Five Satins were a fluid group, and their lineup had a lot to do with who was available, as some of the members were in the military. In this song, only four members of the group recorded it, but they called themselves The Five Satins because that was the trend at the time.

Carpal Tunnel/Elbow Surgery

At home recovering from surgery a week ago.  Marian

Classmate's Son Missing

 

Vicksburg Police Department

July 13 at 5:47 PM  · 

Missing!!! Missing!!!

Howard Hendren Hennessy
DOB: 02/29/1976

White male
height: 5-11 weight: 180
Bald head with a full beard(brown)
Last seen wearing a Multi-colored plaid shirt and khaki pants.

Last seen in a 2019 White Honda Ridgeline. Mississippi Tag: WA3294

If you have any information or know the whereabouts of Hennessy, please call the Vicksburg Police Department @ 601-636-2511. 
Please pray for Johnny, Jo Ann, and the Family's safe return of their son, Howard.
Update:  Howard's body has been found and sent to the crime lab for investigation.  No other information at this time.

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