by Ralphine Major | Dec 2, 2013 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It was well underway when we arrived. With the hillside full of cars, it had the look and feel of a tailgating event—especially since the University of Tennessee was hosting the University of Georgia. Some guests were coming outdoors to eat....
by Ralphine Major | Nov 18, 2013 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Only days after little Barron recovered from his abdominal surgery, Carol and Perry had more blessings come their way. Perry graduated first in his dental class with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree on September 21, 1959 from the University...
by Ralphine Major | Nov 4, 2013 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Growing up, they were neighbors. They played on the Gibbs High School basketball team and walked home together after practice every day. For David Widner and Tommy Everette, home was in the Ritta Community. Widner has appeared in earlier Focus...
by Ralphine Major | Oct 28, 2013 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It is often referred to as the “Chapel,” though most folks in the community know it as Clapp’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Nestled among large cedar trees, it is a landmark located along a bend on Emory Road in Corryton. Driving out Clapp’s...
by Ralphine Major | Oct 14, 2013 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major In Memphis, Carol and Perry McGinnis had each other and a dream. They had little else—not even a car! Perry rode Memphis city buses to school; Carol rode them to work. But over time, things changed. It was July of 1959 and the last school quarter...
