The Darwyn and Pauline Young Family
Family News - January-March 2008
ROBIN YOUNG HAS SHOULDER SURGERY
March 28, 2008 — Robin Young had arthroscopic surgery at National Park Medical Center in Hot Spring, Arkansas on Tuesday, March 25. He had a bone that was aggravating the nerves and tissue in his shoulder and that correct that plus the doctor removed some bone spurs on the shoulder bone and under the collar bone. He is recovering at home and hopes to be back playing golf in the near future.
BRIDGETTE AND HALEY LACKEY
March 28, 2008 — Bridgette and Haley Lackey have had a very busy schedule this year. Bridgette has participated in a Cheerleading Competiton, been in a pageant, played on a softball team, and on her free Saturday's she has spent time with an elderly lady who has Downs Syndrome. Haley has participated in Level 8 gymnastic competitons and has been to Atlanta, Memphis, New Orleans, Disney World, and the State Meet in Tupelo. She placed 1st in a few events, 2nd in others and placed 2nd in the State to qualify for the Level 8 Mississippi Team to compete in Chattanooga, Tennessee on May 2-4. Congratulations go to both girls and we wish Haley good luck in Chattanooga. (See photos)
SARAH YOUNG
March 28, 2008 — Sarah Young participated in Level 3 State gymnastics competition in Tupelo. Chris and David came from Vicksburg and Paul and Laura came from Starkville to watch her compete. One of the exciting things about the trip, besides watching Sarah, was seeing it snow in Tupelo. Chris, David, and Sarah enjoyed a good snowball fight in the parking lot of the BancorpSouth arena.
DEATH OF VIRGINIA GIBSON
March 5, 2008 — We would like to express our sympathy to Shawn and Landon Summers on the death of their grandmother, Virginia Vinson Gibson, who died Monday, March 3, 2008 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at West Jackson Street Baptist Church with burial in Union Cemetery near Belden. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time.
JANICE YOUNG CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY
February 27, 2008 — Tuesday, February 19, was Janice Young's birthday. Carrie Hitt baked a delicious caramel cake for her and Kevin sent a beautiful bouquet of flowers to her. Robin and Madelyn Young, Jesse and Carolyn Davidson, Laura and Paul Young met at Janice's house to help her celebrate.
Janice was presented with a new handbag from her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Debbie, Emma, and Ben Woolhouse also dropped by to wish Janice a Happy Birthday. Everyone enjoyed sharing the birthday cake with her. We all shared a very good day.
BITS AND PIECES FROM THE YOUNG FAMILY
February 27, 2008 — We received word that Terry Chase, brother of Marilyn Comer and Janice Summers, is in the hospital with a blood clot in his lungs. We all wish Terry a quick recovery.
Chris Young and Sarah are in a play, "The Good, The Bad, and The Holy" at Hawkins UMC in Vicksburg this weekend. The play is Friday and Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.
Jordan and Katherine Young both sang solos at Madison UMC last Sunday.
Robin Young had another cataract removed on Wednesday, February 13. He is doing well and is hoping to see better when he plays golf.
Wednesday, February 20, Janice Young had a procedure where the doctor injected her right vocal cord with collagen in order to strengthen it so her voice will be stronger. The procedure worked well and her voice is now much stronger.
We have been hearing from Young relatives in Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Idaho, Mississippi, and several other areas after they have seen the Darwyn Young Family website. All of the comments have been really great. This has also added information to the Matthew Pickens Young descendents. If you know of anyone who would be interested in seeing all of the information, let Laura or Steve know.
JANICE YOUNG IS AT HOME
February 7, 2008 — Janice Young is now at home. She will continue to receive therapy as she continues to improve. We are all happy that she has recovered to where she is able to be at home, none more so than Janice herself. Her mother, Vera, and aunt, Ruth, are with her this week, as they have been during her surgery and hospital stay. They will return home to Huntsville on Sunday. Kevin will arrive in Tupelo on Saturday and will stay with his mother next week. Several family members have visited with Janice, both in person and over the telephone and all report that she has made an amazing recovery so far and know that she will continue to improve each day. We will continue to keep her in our thoughts and prayers.
JANICE YOUNG IN REHABILITATION
January 26, 2008 — Janice Young moved to the Rehabilitation section of the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS on Friday, Jan. 25. She was able to pass 65% of the swallow test on Thursday and can eat some food. She continues to improve and with rehabilitation, will get more strength each day. In order for her to get the full benefit of the rehabilitation, she can have visitors only on the weekend. Janice is in room 166. You can send cards either to the hospital or at her home.
CLAY TAYLOR AND WHITNEY EARNEST
January 20, 2008 — Clay Taylor, son of Walt and Ginger Summers, of Belden, MS and Whitney Earnest of Olive Branch, MS were married at Longview Heights Baptist Church in Olive Branch on December 29, 2007. They went to Gatlinburg, TN for their honeymoon and are now living in Hattiesburg, MS where both are attending the University of Southern Mississippi. Clay will graduate in May and plans to go to seminary after graduation. Whitney is working on her Elementary Education degree. Congratulations to Clay and Whitney.
ETHAN ALEXANDER BOLTON
January 20, 2008 — Ethan Alexander Bolton was born in Austin, TX on December 3, 2007. Ethan is the son of Rex and Sarah Villarreal Bolton, and the grandson of Kathy Kratz Villarreal of Dallas, TX. Ethan weighed 9 lbs 4 ozs at birth and has now gained up to 12 lbs. Thomas Rex, almost 2-years old, is a helpful and loving big brother. Congratulations to this family.
JANICE YOUNG IN HOSPITAL ROOM
January 17, 2008 — Janice Young has been moved to a private room in North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She continues to recover from her surgery last week. Continue to keep Janice and Kevin in your prayers as they face the days ahead.
BIRTH OF REX THOMAS RIDER
January 17, 2008 — Janie Young Summers, daughter of Forrest Young, notified us about the birth of Rex Thomas Rider on January 11, 2008. Rex Thomas is the son of Keith and Karen Michelle Summers Rider and the grandson of William and Janie Young Summers. This is the fifth grandchild for William and Janie. Congratulations on the new addtion to this family.
DEATH OF NORMA YOUNG
January 17, 2008 — We received word this week that Norma Young, wife of Larry Joe Young, died November 17, 2007. Larry Joe's father was Forrest Young, a brother of Darwyn. Larry Joe lives in Camden, Arkansas. The family would like to express our sympathy and support to Larry Joe during this time.
ROBIN YOUNG HAS CATARACT SURGERY
January 17, 2008 — Robin Young had cataract surgery in Hot Springs, Arkansas on Wednesday, Janurary 16, 2008. He is at home and is doing well. He can't bend over or so any lifting for three days after the surgery. He will return to the doctor on Thurday, January 17 for a check-up and is hoping the doctor will tell him that he can play golf next week. We wish him well in his recovery.
JANICE YOUNG IN HOSPITAL
January 9, 2008 — Janice Young was admitted to the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo today, January 8, 2008. She has a meningioma, which is a non-maligant brain tumor, located at the base of her brain. She will have surgery on Thursday, January 10. Kevin is flying to Tupelo on Wednesday to be with her. All of the family wishes the best for her and will continue to keep her in our prayers. This has been quite a shock for all of us, especially coming so soon after J. D.'s death.
DEATH OF J. D. YOUNG
January 7, 2008 — It was with great sadness and broken hearts that we said our earthly good-byes to J. D. Young on New Year's Day. J. D. died at 12:15 a.m. January 1, 2008 at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi, surrounded by several members of his family.
In a recent television show, a grandfather told his granddaughter that we have two hearts, one that keeps us alive physically and one that keeps us alive in the hearts and minds of those whose lives we touch as we live. This describes J. D.'s life. His love for each member of the Young family and extended family was evident as people shared their memories of J. D. At J.D.'s funeral on January 3, Paul Young and Chris Young shared some of their memories and the minister, Danny Wilburn, shared memories of J. D.'s love for his church and community.
There will be a void at Comer's Restaurant since J. D. had become quite a "fixture" there and enjoyed all his nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and even his great-great nieces and great-great nephews. He was so proud of his family and enjoyed all the times that the family members could get together to eat and visit. He especially enjoyed this past Christmas and as several said, he just glowed with seeing everyone and knowing that we were all together.
Looking back, it is bittersweet in that everyone has talked about what a good Christmas we had and yet it was the last one we would share physically with J. D. Because he will always have a special place in our hearts, we know that when we gather again he will be with us in spirit - smiling that we are together as a family once more.
CHRISTMAS 2007
January 4, 2008 — The Darwyn Young Family descendants, friends and extended family met for lunch at J. D. and Janice Young's home in Tupelo on Christmas Day. There were eighty-six people who were in attendance during various times of the day. Seventy-eight people enjoyed lunch which was provided by various family members. Eighteen (18) of the grandchildren of Darwyn and Pauline were in attendance at different times and enjoyed visiting.
The younger children enjoyed playing outside and it was a lot of fun to watch them playing some of the same games their parents enjoyed on Christmas Day when they were small, such as jumping off the top of the old storm house and rolling down the hill. There were a lot of "remembrances" from the children and grandchildren about the good times they had while growing up.
It was especially good to see some of the family members who had not been able to attend for several years. Also, we missed the ones who were unable to attend.
J. D. and Jan had made some renovations to the house since last Christmas and everyone had a tour to see the changes. (See Photos)
