The Frazier families had a big Fourth of July celebration and celebrated the 96th birthday of their mother and grandmother, Louise Frazier, at the new country home of Henry Buchanon and Natalie Frazier in the Vandagriff Hollow.
Many family members braved the flooding conditions of the Dry Creek stream and Smith Fork to attend this event.
After singing happy birthday to the honoree, Jimmy Kimbrell gave the blessing and the guests formed two lines beside the long antique table to fill their plates with the delicious food prepared by the Frazier families. Todd Nuckles was the “Head Chef” of the meat. Everyone brought a “favorite dish.”
The birthday lady brought her well-liked “overnight Cole Slaw.” So there was plenty of country cooking for the 41 guests who attended. Michele Hendrix Kent made her famous strawberry ice cream and received many “Wows” from the group.
Picture-taking, games and family fellowship were enjoyed.
Those present were Todd and Gail Frazier, Sam, Christopher and William of Florence, Ala., Bruno and Geri Frazier, Andrew and Ryan of Georgia, Michele Kent, Elizabeth and Olivia Miller and Brandon Kent of Lascassas, David and Monica Reynolds and Levi of Alexandria, Jimmy and Judy Kimbrell of Old Mill Hill. Jerald and Lisa Cripps of Liberty, Justin Cripps and Tiffany Waggoner of Smithville, Jordan,  Nicole and Christian, Jared and Jennifer and Sawyer, Lisa Wasson and grandchildren, Kenny Edge, Ricky and Kathy Hendrix, Louise  and of Dowelltown and the hosts, Henry and Natalie. Everyone was delighted to see Natalie’s parents, the Hills, Tommy and Becky, from Huntsville, Ala.
The rain that fell almost constantly disappointed many travelers who had come to attend the Smithville Jamboree on Friday and Saturday.
Viewing the Jamboree from the television, it looked like every musical event went on as scheduled and umbrellas were covering those who attended.
It was good to talk with Myrtle Taylor of Smithville. She related that Phil and Dinah Cripps had moved back to her parent’s home.
We welcome the Cripps family back home. They lived here for several years and Dinah is a native of the valley.
Dr. Bruno Frazier, Geri, Andrew and Ryan of Atlanta, Ga., have been at their country farm several days.
Dr. Barbara Gail, Todd Nuckles, Sam, Christriphor and William have enjoyed their country farm this week. They live in Forence, Ala.
Having Sunday dinner at the home of Louise Frazier were Dr. Bruno and Geri Frazier, Jim and Judy Kimbrell and Levi, and Ricky and Kathy Hendrix.
Danny and Deborah Agee of Smithville visited Louise Frazier Sunday evening.
Jerald and Lisa Crips visited Melody and baby Owen Cripps in Murfreesboro, Saturday. Matthew Cripps was at his work in Nashville.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Frazier and Edsel Frazier of Smithville visited Mrs. Louise Frazier Wednesday and brought her birthday gifts. They attended the fish fry at Dry Creek Baptist Church.
Dry Creek community was saddened to hear of the death of Mrs. Delores Reynolds of Alexandria. She is the grandmother of David Reynolds.
We have seen and talked to this dear lady who attended several events at Dry Creek Baptist Fellowship Hall.
She was always happy and glad to meet people. She has gone to her eternal home, where all is peaceful and there is no pain, but joy and contentment.
May the Reynolds family look to God for his love, mercy and comfort in the loss of this lady whom they loved.
Dry Creek Baptist Church and community extends sincere sympathy to the Reynolds family.
Her funeral was at Anderson’s Funeral Home in Alexandria.
Bob and Linda Fuston of Smithville visited Louise Frazier Monday evening and brought her some nice birthday presents. Many thanks for remembering my birthday.
On July 2, 11 seniors boarded the Dry Creek Baptist Church bus for the trip to Amish Country to buy fresh vegetables. Pastor Bro. Donald Owens with Bobby Robinson at the wheel took a produce trucks to bring back purchases.
They found plenty tomatoes, peppers, squash, etc., but no okra yet.
All reported a nice trip and a nice new driver of the bus, Ray David Hare.
Revival is being held at Dry Creek Baptist Church this week with Russ Stephens, pastor at Silver Springs Church in Mt. Juliet preaching. Singers are Katherine Pack and Dessa Ray.
Bro. Donald Owens, pastor, welcomes visitors to attend Dry Creek Baptist Church.