Published: July 21, 2009 11:57 am      

Local families gather for reunions

Thompson

ROFF — Descendents of the Francis H. Fredona C. Thompson gathered June 27 at Roff for their ninth annual family reunion. On the previous afternoon, a picnic was held in the Roff Park.

Janice Gimlin, great-granddaughter of the Thompsons, has compiled a history of both ancestors going back many years. This year she compiled a booklet for photographs of ancestors and presented each family member with a 60-page booklet of photos. She had received, via the Internet, the George and Elizabeth Holland's family photos. With the help of their grandson, Emmitt Holland of Muskogee, almost all the photos were identified.

Gus Thompson received the award for being the oldest male present at the reunion. Gay St. Clair, Brenda Robinson and Debi Johnson received gifts for traveling the longest distance. A gift for being the youngest person at the reunion went to Devan Boothe.

A beef brisket luncheon was served.

James Barrett, Oklahoma City attorney, introduced families and related funny and interesting stories. Various family members won 15 door prizes. The family decided to conduct an auction at next year's reunion.

Attending Roff were Geneva Bradford, Barbara Pedersen, Gary Horton, Janice Gimlin, Shane Wise and B.J. Gordy, all of Roff; Gus and Irene Thompson, Marie Dean, Rginald Pedersen and Chris Pedersen, all of Ada; Emmitt Holland and Wanda Holland, Muskogee; Jim Garrett and John Garrett, Newcastle; Joanie Pitts and Austin Huff, both of Oktaha; Roger and Jill Boothe, Rachel Boothe and Devan Boothe, James Barrett, Gary Dean, Judy and Harold Andrews, all of Oklahoma City; Alan and Barbara Crider, both of Broken Bow; Debie Johnson, Brenda Robinson and Gay St. Clair, all of Texas; and Sarah Herring, Washington state.



Martin

BEGGS — Mike and Marsha Norman hosted the annual Martin Family Reunion Sunday, June 28, at their home in Beggs.

Descendants and friends of the late Otis and Viola Roundtree Martin Sr. and Crawford and Myrtle Collins Martin attended.

The Martin children all grew up in the Vanoss and Adda area.

The day started with a game of golf in Okmulgee. Everyone gathered for lunch of salads, sandwiches and desserts. The afternoon was spent fishing, playing games, sharing memories and taking pictures.

In the evening they shared grilled hamburgers and homemade ice cream.

Attending were James and Shirley Martin, Kingston; Betty and Bobbie Hunley, New Lenox, Ill.; Rusty, Stacy, Kaya and Russ Layman, Hobart, Ind.; Jerry and Judy Martin, Fort Cobb; Greg and Janet Counts, John, Brenda and Hailee Truesdell, Mounds; Reese Truesdell, Margaret Kinkeade, Pepper, Kellie, Callie, Josh and Hope Martin, Norman; Bailey Lafitte, Jenks; Caleb, Ashley, Ayden, Ethan and Rhyan Counts, Beggs; Cailsey and Caidrain Counts, Kellyville; Rhonda, Whitney, Tiffany Bellamy, Missy, Cashand Mattie Slezickey, Anadarko; Hal, Vicki and Stephanie Counts, Okmulgee; Jaured Hildebrant, Berryhill; Gary, Wynona, Olivia and Mattie Hunley, Ada; Mya Gresham, Ardmore; Otis, Jean and Tim Martin, Ada; Cindy Hawley, Jeff and Alicia Fragale, Midwest City; Gregg Staggs, Norman; Kevin and Ashley Gitkos, Virginia Beach, Va.; Wes and Ann Dudley, Valley View, Texas; Mike, Marsha, Justin, Misty, Spencer and Jarret Norman, Beggs; and Ryan Norman, Mannford.