Pamela Adkins King:  (Husband: Frank ; Stepchildren:  Frank, Jr. – 43, Steven – 41, Kenneth – 39, Melissa – 29 ; Grandchildren: TJ – 22, Hailey – 14, Kyla – 18, Sabrina – 14, James – 14, Nora – 10)  Got married after high school.  Divorced a year later. Moved to Rockville, MD and started working.  Found my own independence while living alone in the big city.  Had several offers of marriage.  Got married again in September of 1985.  I have been with Potomac Electric Power Company for 29 ½ years.  During that time, I was diagnosed with Lupus.  I have had three left hip total replacements (titanium).  I also have kidney damage.  I have a wonderful family.  My mom is still alive and well.  I also have four sisters and two brothers with twelve nieces/nephews.  I also have four stepchildren and 6 step-grandchildren.  I am very blessed. 

Gary Ashburn:  (Wife:  Patsy ; Children:  Matt – 25 and Josh – 21) I have been married for 34 years to my high school sweetheart.  We have 2 boys – Matt and Josh.  Matt graduated from UVA in 2004 and is employed by the Department of Justice in D.C. and Josh is a senior at ETSU and is currently working a summer internship in Atlanta for a surveying firm.  Proud parents!  We are enjoying the empty nest and love to cruise whenever possible!! I am still in the telephone business as a sales manager for Gamewood Inc/Able Telecom in Danville. 

Brenda Ayers Ferguson:  (Husband:  Dennis ;  Son:  Jeffrey – 32)  WORK, WORK, WORK!! Last 34 years.  Still working at Stanley Furniture as a consumer specialist dealing with product specifications, answering emails and phone calls.

G. Ray Bateman:  Single. 

Theresa Brown:  (Children:  Christa Hennis Joyce – 34, Terri Hennis Burcham – 31, Daniel L Hennis II – 29, stepson – Josh Robertson – 31 ; grandchildren: Elisabeth Joyce – 13, Brianna Hennis – 11, Chance Hennis – 6, Aurbree Burcham – 3, Baby Burcham due January 2008, ; step-grandchildren – Caitlin Robertson – 15, Ava Robertson – 8 months) 

Linda Burnette Fain:  (Husband:  Gene ;  Daughter:  Natalie McKenzie – 23; Stepdaughter: Jennifer – 31; Step-grandson, Jake Thomason, 14, in Washington state).  I’ve been employed by the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice for 26 years and currently supervise a staff of juvenile probation and parole officers in Martinsville, Henry County and Patrick County.  Gene and I have been married 14 years.  He retired last July after teaching for 31 years in Virginia and is currently teaching in Rockingham County, NC.  Natalie is in her last year at Hollins University.  I stay busy with my job, my family and my hobbies (including maintaining the web site for DMHS Class of ’72 and making pictorial DVDs on local history).  I’m also honing my skills at dousing so if you need an underground water line, or a grave, located, let me know (it’s an inherited trait)... 

Rob Callahan:  Single 

Diane Clark Kallam:  (Husband:  Billy ; Daughter: Monica Kallam – 25 ; Granddaughter:  Morgan Palmer – 4)  I have been married to Billy 35 years come August 5^th.  We have one daughter, Monica and one granddaughter, Morgan.  They both live with us, so the old saying “Spoil your grandkids and send them home” doesn’t work for us.  Morgan is our pride and joy, as she is just like our own.  I worked at Stoneville Furniture for 8 ½ years right after high school and then went into trucking, where I was at C & N Evans for 4 ½ years before moving on to Warren Trucking Company for the past 21 ½ years.  Presently I am an administrative assistant to the President and Operations Director.   I also sell Avon and am an active member of the Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, where I have served as secretary for the past 11 years.   We enjoy traveling, especially cruises, and going to Cross Lanes, WV. 

Cynthia Compton Parks:  (Husband:  Ron ; Children:  Nicholas – 26, Catherine – 24)  Attended VA Tech for two years.  Fell in love and got married to Ron.  Moved to Winston Salem.  Finished college at UNCG with a teaching degree.  Taught school for seven years, started a family and was able to stay home.  Volunteered at schools and PTA.  Went back to teaching middle school in 1996.  Have traveled to Europe, New Zealand, Australia.  Children:  Nicholas Austin – 26 – Married August 2006. Works for Wither/Ravenel in Cary, NC – Environmental Engineer.  Catherine Smith – 24 – Biological Science Degree.  Living in Corolla – Ocean Rescue – Swan at NC State.  Husband – Ronald Lewis – Retired from R J Reynolds Tobacco.  We enjoy our lake house at Lake Norman and supporting the NC State sports teams.

Robin Cox Arnold:  (Husband:  Larry ; Children:  Kenny – 27, Sandy – 24 and Jake – 16 ; Grandchildren:  Dylan, Madison and Blake Arnold, Ally and Macy Deal)  Married Larry Arnold; will be married 33 years in October.  Have 3 children – Kenny, Sandy, and Jake.  Kenny lives in GA and has 3 children.  Sandy is married and lives in Figsboro.  Jake is a rising junior at MVHS.  I am employed by Henry County Schools and work in the office at Ridgeway Elementary School (Harold Durham’s daughter, Wendy, is the principal!!) If all goes well, I’ll be back at DMHS in the fall of 2008, only it will be Drewry Mason Elementary! 

Tim Cox:  (Wife:  Judy ; Children:  Tracy Meade – 33, Treavor – Deceased ; Grandchildren:  Kaylie Ann Meade – 7 and Kacie Elizabeth Meade – 6 months)  Married 34 years ago to the love of my life.  Consider God, family, country and work in that order as priority of my life.  Have worked in textiles for the last 30 years and currently I am the plant manager for Liberty Textiles in Eden, NC.  I have been blessed with two children and two grandchildren, who are very special and dear to me.  I lost my son five years ago and will never feel exactly the same about life, but I understand that God has a plan.  Still love them Ford Mustangs, currently own seven. 

Sylvia Dance Handy:  (Husband:  Roger ; Children:  Wesley and wife Zhanara, Marshall and wife Alison, Emily; Grandchildren: Odelia – 4, Isaiah – 2 , and Aaron (due July 18, 2007))  I have been married to Roger for 33 years (in July).  We have three children and two grandchildren with another due July 18^th.  I have been teaching preschool since 1989.

Bobby Dean:  (Children:  Gregg – 30 and Renee – 24; Grandchildren:  Victoria -4)  I attended PHCC after graduation while continuing to pursue my musical dreams of rock and roll success (like 9 million other musicians in the ‘70s). Three weeks after finishing PHCC I got married and got a real job with Bassett-Walker just to tide me over until the music career took off (any day now...). The band stayed busy on a regional level and was fairly popular on the college circuits – playing so often at UVA that I felt I had earned a degree from there. After two years of marriage I discovered that sex can sometimes result in becoming a parent… This revelation caused me to re-think my commitment to full-time employment and now I’ve been with VF Corp (who bought BW) for 33 years enjoying (enduring) a satisfying management/administration career. Six years after having a great son I got introduced to a wonderful daughter (who recently announced she is expecting). I’ve loved every moment of being a dad.  In the 90’s I almost got the big music break I was waiting for, playing four years with The Hutchens who signed a record deal with Atlantic Records.  They turned out to be one of those “No Hit Wonders”, but I learned much about the music business at that level. My extended musician family, over these long years, remains some of my closest friends. In 2003 I became separated and two days later became a grandpa (exciting week)… Got into serious running after that and now average over 20 races a year of all lengths, but haven’t yet attempted a marathon (maybe next year). Still active in church with music and teaching adult classes. I have also ridden motorcycles for the last 10 years and did make one long ride (over 4,000 miles) out to South Dakota. Overall it’s been an interesting life so far. I’m looking forward to the next 50… 

Dan Dehart:  (Wife:  Dawn)  Married to Dawn Hatcher for 20 years.  Been employed with BWX Technologies (Babcock & Wilcox) for 29 years.  Bachelors degree in Materials Engineering from Virginia Tech (8 year plan).  Masters in Industrial Management from Lynchburg College.  Lived all my life in Central/Western VA except for one year’s assignment in Oregon.  Never convicted of a major felony. 

Van Duncan:  (Wife:  LeAnne)  Retired early from Hewlett-Packard Co. with 28 years service in October 2005.  I am currently a flight instructor at Burlington Aviation. 

Pam Giesler Ferger:  (Husband:  Trevor ; Children:  Stan – 25, Martha – 23, Susan – 18)

Jane Hatchett Inman:  (Children:  Elaine Inman – 28 and Eleanor Inman – 28  Grandchildren:  Madison – 2 ½ and Maya – 10 months)  Marriage, children, divorce, met the man of my dreams, moved to Caribbean Island. 

Dean Hennis:  (Wife:  MeShea ; Children:  Seth Clark and Cade Hennis) 

Pam Hill Robertson:  (Husband:  Mike)  In August 1972 I went to work for James K. Sells, CPA, with the intention of being there only long enough to earn enough money to “get out of town”.  In August 2007 I will have been with the firm (now Sells, Hogg & Jones, CPAs, P.C.) 35 years.  I fell in love with the work, went to Patrick Henry and earned an associate degree, and sat for and passed the CPS (was the Certified Professional Secretary – now probably called something different) and Enrolled Agent exams.  I remained single until June 1993 when I married Mike Robertson, one of those dreaded Bulldogs (class of 64) and a former football player no less.  Aside from getting back into church, my husband and my career are the smartest decisions I’ve ever made. 

Mary Lynn Hunt Brown:  (Husband:  Steve ; Child:  Courtney Lee – 21)  I have lived in Farmville, VA for 28 years.  Steve and I have been married 23 years.  We enjoy NASCAR racing and try to attend when time allows.  We enjoy volunteering at our local Youth League Association and are active at church.  I have been with Food Lion for the past 18 years, first as a market associate and now hold position of scan analyst.  We try to get home to Ridgeway as much as possible, especially when the races are there.  I’m looking forward to getting back home to visit with old friends soon.

Jerry Hylton:  (Wife:  Kathy ; Children:  Jay Hylton – 32, Amy Pacicco – 28, Leigh Gravett – 27, Allison Hylton – 23 ; Grandchildren:  Kursten – 2 and Jackson on the way, due June 15^th)  Have been married to Kathy for 30 years.  Worked at Millard’s for 20 years.  Spent the last four years running my father’s rentals.  Member Spencer Ruritans.  I help with breakfasts and stews.  Help Spencer Penn Centre with plumbing and functions there.  Coached girls’ softball and basketball.  The greatest thing which I have done is watch each of the girls receive their college diploma and see my first grandchild.

Bobby Kanode:  (Wife:  Lynn ;  Children:  Alex – 13 and Bailey – 9)

Ed Kibler:  (Children:  Amy – 33, Jeremy – 29, Jonathan – 26, Josh – 24, James – 22; Grandchildren:  Jessie – 13) 

Russ Kimbro:  (Wife:  Diann ; Children:  Stephanie – 15 and Arthur – 11)  Will celebrate our 25^th wedding anniversary on 10-2-07.  Have been employed with Wachovia and acquired subsidiaries for 25 years in June of 2007.  Still play the trumpet at church and Arthur plays too.  I am a soccer dad – both Stephanie and Arthur play. 

Dale Koger:  (Wife:  Mary ; Children:  Kyle – 18, Ali – 16) Graduated with B.S. in Building Construction from VA Tech in 1977.  Started career in pre-engineered metal buildings, working in Middletown, OH, Louisville, Greensboro and Dallas.  During this period I got hooked on water skiing, thanks to Joey Gibbs (I drank about half of Philpott Lake before Joey finally got me up on skis). While water skiing in Dallas, I met Mary O’Brien, and we were married in 1986.  Mary and I moved to Washington, DC area in 1987, where my career transitioned into major commercial construction.  In 1996, I started Clark Construction Group’s national sports group.  In 2000, I was hired by Turner Construction, the largest general building contractor in the U.S., to initiate their new international sports group.  In 2004, SportsBusiness Journal ranked me as the leading construction industry executive (7^th overall) in their list of “The 20 Most Influential People in Sports Facility Design, Architecture and Development”.  Mary and I are blessed with two wonderful children, Kyle – 18 and Ali – 16.  We live in Ashburn, VA near Washington Dulles Airport. 

Douglas Lawrence:  (Wife:  Shirley ; Children:  Valerie Lynn – 30 and Brian Christopher – 24)  The Monday after we graduated I went to work with my Dad at Lawrence Auto Repair.  He retired in 1999 and I’m still going.  I’m still married to Shirley and enjoying the empty nest.  Our grown children are doing well in their occupations.  Valerie is at Masterbrand Cabinets as shipping manager and Brian is at I.T.T. Night Vision Division where he helps make the Night Vision goggles for our military.  By the time we have our reunion, they will have returned from a trip to Germany for their vacations.  The group I sing gospel music with just recently recorded our second CD.  When I started singing in a group some 23 years ago, I never realized that I could enjoy anything so much.  But I got a good start back there in the 8^th grade with Mrs. Wyatt in choir.  I sing in our church choir and serve as Worship leader and Elder. 

Debra Lawson St. John:  (Son:  Robert Cody St. John – 16) 

Lowell Lemons:  (Wife:  Peggy ;  Children:  Megan – 16 and Emily – 4)

Rick McCraw:  (Wife:  Marlene ; Son:  Zachary – 22) 

Patricia Mize Holcomb:  (Husband:  George ; Children:  Amanda, Bart, Shannon and Derek)  I graduated from NC State University in Raleigh, NC with a degree in economics.  I am a Certified Public Accountant “CPA” and I am employed at Quintiles Corporation at the Research Triangle Facility in Raleigh, NC.  My present position is Vice President of Global Integration.  I travel in my job frequently to Europe, Asia, and Africa.  I have a horse and enjoy trail riding and horse shows.  I am married to George, a retire army colonel.  I have four children:  Amanda and Bart both recently graduated from NC State University.  Shannon is a senior at East Carolina University and Derek is a junior at NC State.

Ray Nelson:  (Wife:  Laura ; Children:  Ben and Anna )  Patrick Henry Community College – 1972 – 1975, Radford College 1975-1977 with B.S. in social work.  VA Tech – part time 1980 – 1983 with masters in counseling.  Single life while working in Roanoke 1977-1984 and had a blast!!!  Married in 1984, moved to Richmond in 1985, Ben born in 1985, Anna born in 1989.  Working for Henrico County Mental Health from 1988 to present as counselor.  1991 – Licensed Professional Counselor achieved.  Ben is junior at VCU and Anna is junior in high school.  In 2002 started running marathons (26.2 miles).  I have run 5 so far.  March 2007 finally broke 4 hours in Shamrock Marathon in Virginia Beach.  I have goal to do a 3 hour 45 minute marathon by the time I’m 55 to qualify to run the Boston Marathon.  For my “mid life crisis” I figured I could afford running shoes easier than a sports car. 

Harvie Nunn:  (Wife:  Patty ; Children:  Kimberly – 27 and Jennifer – 25)  Started evening classes at PHCC fall of 1972, but really couldn’t land a job that paid more than “survival” wages.  Bounced around Martinsville until 1977 and then I went into the U.S. Air Force.  Did 8 years, lived in Texas, Las Vegas and Homestead, Fl.  Fathered 2 wonderful daughters and raised them with my lovely wife, Patty Tuggle (DMHS class of 1974).  Acquired AAS in aircraft maintenance and worked for Eastern Airlines, Northwest Airline, Rockheed Marin on the F/AZZ project and currently work for the U S Air Force again as a civilian at Warner Robins Air Base in Georgia.  We repair C-130, C-17 and C-5 aircraft for the Air Force.  I work the C-130 primarily.  My shop classes and electrical classes at DMHS ultimately provided a foundation on which I have built my aviation careers. 

Jackie Ramey:  Work!  Work!  Work!  Was in the military from 1974 to 1976.  I have lived in Ridgeway all my life.  Worked at Sunbelt and then moved to Wiseway, where I’ve been employed for 18 years. I enjoy riding my motorcycle, my boat and my Corvette, “My Toys.” 

Karen Sexton Haskins:  (Husband:  Bobby ; Children:  Darryl – 45 and  Tony – 38 ;  Grandchildren:  Jonathon – 24, Tori – 13, Tucker – 10, Levi – 8, Bailey Grace – 5) 

Kathy Stultz Shelton:  (Husband:  Phillip ; Children:  Christopher Lee - 22 and Michael Aaron – 19)  I graduated from Virginia Tech in 1976.  Received Masters from UVA in 1982.  Taught in Henry County for 30 years.  Retired from teaching in Virginia.  Currently teaching in Rockingham County, NC.

Debbie Thompson Boyd:  (Husband:  Danny ;  Children:  Jason Douglas – 29 and Sharon Renee – 27 ; Grandchildren:  Amber Utt – 15, Dustin Utt – 11, Dylan Utt– 9)  Danny and Debbie Boyd married June 11, 1972 at Highland Baptist Bhurch, Ridgeway.  Danny was drafted into the Army June 26, 1972.  Stationed at Ft. Jackson, SC boot camp.  I visited him there and watched him graduate also.  Then he was sent to Ft. Sill, OK for AIT training.  I lived there with him for 1 1/2 months.  Then he was sent to Schoefield Barracks on Oahu, Hawaii.  I lived there for 1 1/2 years off base with Danny at Pokai Bay, Hawaii.  After he was discharged we lived in an apartment for a few months, then we rented a house for awhile and bought his grandparents home in Patrick County.  We lived there for almost 31 years until it burned to the ground on February 5, 2007 around 4:00 a.m.  No one was hurt, but we lost everything we had.  My mother passed away May 21, 2004.  I inherited her home at that time and this is where my husband and I now reside.  We have 2 children, Jason Boyd - 29 and Sharon Boyd -27 and three grandchildren, Amber, Dustin and Dylan.  Our son married Cindy Utt May 3, 2003.  They live at Fork Mountain.  Sharon, our daughter, lives and works in Greensboro, NC.  I was a stay at home mom for a few years.  Substitute teacher for 3 years for the Patrick County Schools, then became a teacher assistant in MH classes for 13 years at Hardin Reynolds Memorial School, Critz, and for past 7 years I work in the office with our Principal, Ann Fulcher and secretary, Helen Shough at HRMS.  Will start my 21st year on August 7th.  Danny is head clerk at Kroger's next to KMart.  He has worked for Kroger's about 38 years.  I am a member of Salem United Methodist Church at Patrick Springs and am active in our choir and committees.  Collect smilie things.  Looking forward to our class reunion.  Very thankful to God for all that God has given me and my family and friends!

R. E. Turner III:  (Wife:  Sally Ann  Daughter:  Somer – 21 ;  Grandchildren: Diego - 2, Maria – 1)    After high school I attended Catawba Valley Community College with a degree in Agronomy.  Currently employed at Willow Creek Country Club in Rocky Mount, VA as Pro/Supt/Mgr for the last 12 years.

Teresa Turner Adams:  (Husband:  Jimmie ; Children:  Monica Hatchett – 31 and Nicole Adams – 27 ;  Grandchildren:  William Hatchett – 9 and Anna Hatchett – 6)  I got married in 1974 and had 2 girls, Monica and Nicole.  I’ve worked for VF Corp (formerly Bassett Walker) for 31 years.  I’ve had several different jobs there, but mostly served in customer service/inside sales capacity.  We now have 2 grandchildren, who are the light of my life! Who knew being a grandma would be so wonderful!  That’s about it!! I’ve traveled to several states for work related and vacation trips.  But I’m always glad to return home to Henry County.  That’s where the most important things in my life are located……friends and family.

Michael C. Watkins:  (Wife:  Cathy)

Mike Young:  (Wife:  Denise ; Children:  Chris – 26, Justine – 24, Stacy – 21 ; Grandchildren:  Shane – 8, Riley Page – 3)  Married Drema Altizer after graduation.  Went in Air Force until 1978.  Son born in 1979.  Worked with father’s janitorial business until 1982.  Worked at American Standard until 2000.  Worked as assistant manager for Walmart until 2004.  Returned to ASBS where I am currently plant manager.  Married Denise in 2004.  She is a RN for Carillion in Roanoke (Gastro-pediatric clinic).  We have three children; Chris and wife Emily with 2 grandchildren, Riley age 3 and Shane age 8, Justine – 24 and Stacy – 21 – Post grad students at ASU (Ariz State). 

Mike Mounce:  (Wife:  Sue, Children:  Tina 23, J.T. 18, John 9, Abby 6).  Spent the first 8 years after high school getting good at nothing but being a "Bone Head." Paid the price, too!  But then something happened. 1985 I met the girl of my dreams in a hole-in-the-wall tavern in Ladson, S.C. (of all places) and we've been together ever since.

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