Times to be staggered this year
The board of the City Cemetery Society met Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the Myra Wilson Chapel on the cemetery grounds.
The following members attended the meeting: Jim and Annada Jones, Steve Longino, Helen Starrett, Doris Dobson, Jimmy and Dena Lloyd, Ruthmary Hall, Mary Ann Anglin, Carolyn Swindell and Debbie Barrett.
The meeting was opened with the Lord’s Prayer. Hall read minutes from the previous meeting. Jim Jones gave the financial report.
Annada Jones presented the following memorials:
• Given by Charlotte Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dan Kennedy in memory of George Williamson
• Given by Angie Moore in memory of Michael Moore
• Given by James and Annada Jones and the City Cemetery Society in memory of Lou Jane Bonner
• Given by the Ronnie Irvin family in memory of Ronnie Irvin
• Given by Judy Deaton and Mr. and Mrs. Randy Hall in memory of Ronnie and Sandra Irvin
Longino was recognized at the meeting as being named a new trustee. Jimmy Lloyd, who was also named a new trustee recently, attended the meeting and was also recognized.
Dena Lloyd gave an update on the Wreaths Across America program. This event will honor approximately 886 veterans in City Cemetery. The laying of the wreaths will begin 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, and times will be staggered this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This event is sponsored by individual and corporate sponsors. The hallmark of the program is to remember, honor and teach about veterans and their sacrifices for the United States. The program is growing in size and scope each year, she said.
Also, the City Cemetery Society recognized and thanked Leroy Hanson for his volunteer work contributed to the Find-A-Grave website on behalf of the cemetery.
The board lastly requested that people visiting grave sites be aware of cemetery rules that limit grave decorations because of difficulty in moving and cleaning around graves.
The next society meeting will be held at Myra Wilson Chapel at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8.
—Submitted by Debbie Barrett