IN MEMORY 

 

As we look upon the faces of our deceased classmates, let them take us back to a happier time. As young students entering Harding High School, each one had his or her own hopes and dreams. No one knew what their years at Harding High would teach them. 

 

Some were active in sports, some in chorus, some loved art, and some didn’t have a special interest of any kind on their mind.  The boys loved girls and cars.  The girls loved boys and clothes.  Parties, school plays, going to the beach and school dances were loved by many.  Football, baseball, cheerleaders and scholars were all in abundance.  Each had their own place in the making of the Class of 1961. 

 

There were always unanswered questions, new subjects to explore, and for many, big hopes and dreams for a brighter tomorrow always on their minds. 

 

We honor those whose lives were taken from us much too early, knowing that like all the students who attended Harding High, they will always be remembered for joining a group of students who gave their all trying to achieve a better tomorrow. 

 

Those who remain, on this our 50th Reunion, will forever hold dear our time at Harding High School, Class of 1961.  We will always have a special place in our memories for each deceased classmate.  Our wish for them is that they were able to achieve all of their individual hopes and dreams.  May God bless all of those who have gone on before us. 

 

Fellow classmate, 

Pat Kelley Power 

 

Display:
By Year Deceased Alphabetically Yearbook Photo



2024

Britt Smith (Smith)
Britt Smith (Smith)

 

2022

John Crosby
John Crosby

 

Gerald Gibson
Gerald Gibson

 

Richard King
Richard King

 

Neal Sigmon (Sigmon)
Neal Sigmon (Sigmon)

 

Joe Smith
Joe Smith

 

2021

Richard Cabaniss
Richard Cabaniss

 

John Eudy *
John Eudy *

 

Lloyd Morris Jr
Lloyd Morris Jr

 

Carroll Royster
Carroll Royster

 

Beth Tarte (Tucker)
Beth Tarte (Tucker)

 

Gail Thornhill (Brabham)
Gail Thornhill (Brabham)

 

Robert (Bob) Wyatt
Robert (Bob) Wyatt

 

2020

Vann Griffin
Vann Griffin

 

2019

Charles Glenn Painter
Charles Glenn Painter

 

Ruth Perrell (Perry)
Ruth Perrell (Perry)

 

2018

Lewis R. Justice
Lewis R. Justice

 

Nancy Tippett *
Nancy Tippett *

 

2017

Mary Aken (Posey)
Mary Aken (Posey)

 

James Blackwood
James Blackwood

 

Edward R. Caldwell Jr
Edward R. Caldwell Jr

 

Michael Cathey
Michael Cathey


Ted Steele
Ted Steele

 

2015

Sammy Gillian
Sammy Gillian

 

Jack Gordon
Jack Gordon

 

Barbara Helms (Parks)
Barbara Helms (Parks)

 

Anna Smith (Cline)
Anna Smith (Cline)

 

William Thompson
William Thompson

 

2014

Rebecca (Becky) Shelnut (Tomczak)
Rebecca (Becky) Shelnut

 

2013

Charlotte Lawing (Martin)
Charlotte Lawing (Martin)

 

2012

Elaine Moore
Elaine Moore

 

2011

Johnny Allison
Johnny Allison

 

Madeline McCorkle (Allen)
Madeline McCorkle (Allen)

 

2010

Richard Reid
Richard Reid

 

Mary Anne Richey (*Locklear)
Mary Anne Richey (*Lock…)

 

2009

Martha Garris (Edwards)
Martha Garris (Edwards)

 

2008

William Giles
William Giles

 

2007

Carroll Grant
Carroll Grant

 

2006

Pat Gibson (Brown)
Pat Gibson (Brown)

 

Jacquelyn Smith (Linderman)
Jacquelyn Smith (Linderman)

 

2003

Diane Ennis (Scruggs)
Diane Ennis (Scruggs)

 

Rae Short
Rae Short

 

2001

James Atkinson
James Atkinson

 

Larry Martin
Larry Martin

 

1999

Jeanette Cope (Rollins)
Jeanette Cope (Rollins)

 

1998

Lorry Martin
Lorry Martin

 

1996

Lewis Lane
Lewis Lane

 

1994

Tony Hancock
Tony Hancock

 

DECEASED YEAR UNKNOWN

Walton Aldred Jr
Walton Aldred Jr

 

Donnie Almond
Donnie Almond

 

Coley Andrews
Coley Andrews

 

Charles Edwards Jr
Charles Edwards Jr

 

Virginia Giles (Bryan)
Virginia Giles (Bryan)

 

Marcus Gordon
Marcus Gordon

 

William Henderson
William Henderson

 

Rex Hyde
Rex Hyde

 

Gail McCord (Fraleigh)
Gail McCord (Fraleigh)

 

Linda Parham (Plyler)
Linda Parham (Plyler)

 

Bobby Roberts
Bobby Roberts

 

William Saxon
William Saxon

 

Eugene Scruggs
Eugene Scruggs

 

Bennie Smith (Cataldi)
Bennie Smith (Cataldi)

 

Betty Wicker (Cobb)
Betty Wicker (Cobb)

 

Linda Wilkie (Wilkinson)
Linda Wilkie (Wilkinson)

 

Billy Yancy
Billy Yancy

 

If you are aware of a Classmate who should be added to this page please let us know.