Name: Paul 07-31-11
Hometown NYC
Email Address: rockmail@rockinghamsixties.com
Fab website...love the music!
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Name: Ken Smith 06-27-11
Hometown Piedmont, SC
Email Address: musicmankes@hotmail.com
Joel,
I know that I've told you before, but I just wanted to once again let you know how much RockinghamMemories has meant to me. It is absolutely one of my most favorite sites on the internet.
Also, know that your site has become a home for us all. Here we can come at anytime, open the front door, step inside and once again be welcomed to recalling precious memories that we all still retain in our minds of our old hometown, and all we had to do was key in www.rockinghammemories.net.
Finally, thanks for being the person that encouraged me to sit down and share my memories. Writing was not one of my fortes, but your requesting that I share with others my old memories actually made it fun for me.
One word is not sufficient, but "THANKS!" is all I can come up with.
God Bless to you and Sandra.
Ken Smith
Class of '64
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Name: Lynn Odom Curtis 06-27-11
Hometown Rockingham, NC
Email Address: ocean_isle_summer@yahoo.com
Joel, I was doing a Google search on something entirely unrelated and found a reference to this website. How very cool ! You've done an excellent job here. I haven't taken the time to look at all of the good stuff yet; just had to send this note first. The "RTI" days were a truly special time. What a great bunch of kids and teachers and so very much fun. Wonderful memories. Thanks so much for your efforts and for giving me the smiles of those youthful times.
Lynn
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Name: Bill Futterer 05-23-11
Hometown Rockingham
Email Address: bfutterer@pse-3.com
Quick note on #16. Because of Goodyear store, I think John Hartgrove is correct and that photo was taken from near Kay's. Manufacturers Building was there. WAYN broadcast from there for many years. It was from that window that I would sit with Jim Smith and Henry Boggan in the 50's and watch the Christmas parades. Could always see Rudolph on top of Hallum's...Gaddy's also.
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Name: Charles "Chuck" Bailey 05-19-11
Hometown Elizabethtown, KY
Email Address: cbailey1982@yahoo.com
Stumbled upon your site as a link on a UNC basketball site. My father's family is from Rockingham and I spent many summers there growing up. When searching you site I noticed that you are a Bailey as well. Not familiar with your name, but we may be related somehow. Bailey Rd in Rockingham is where all my family lived and some still do. Gene was my dad, Eugene my grandfather. Any feedback would be appreciated. I really miss Rockingham and most of the Baileys close to me have passed so would be nice to hear from someone there.
Chuck - the set of Baileys you refer to lived on County Home Road in Rockingham - a different set from my family. Joel Bailey
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Name: Anne Hiott McLaurin 05-10-11
Hometown Rockingham, NC
Email Address: mclaurin@carolina.rr.com
Joel, Rockingham Memories is one of my favorite sites. Thank you so much for sharing all these wonderful memories. God bless you and your family!
(Thanks so much Anne...it really means a lot when I receive feedback like this.)
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Name: Bill Dennis 04-04-11
Hometown Rockingham
Email Address: w4roo@yahoo.com
James William “Jim” McKenzie, Jr.,88, of 1339 Carolina Dr. Rockingham, died Sunday, April 3, 2011 at his home. He was born March 12, 1923 in Richmond County, a son of the late James William McKenzie, Sr. and Netta Watkins McKenzie.
He was preceded by his wife Sarah Entwistle McKenzie.
He graduated from Rockingham High School in 1941 and attended North Carolina State University. He volunteered for US Army Infantry and served in the Philippines during WWII. He worked at the Family General Merchandise Store and on Dairy Farm in Cordova. In July of 1954 he went to work with Hallum’s in Furniture Retail serving in all positions from delivery man, accounts receivables and Manager. In 2001 became a partner of McKenzie Furniture Store and retired in 2009.
Surviving his children, Mary Stogner and husband Wayne of Rockingham, Bill McKenzie of Cary, Bert McKenzie and wife Kathy of Ellerbe and Sally Wright and husband Chuck of Rockingham. His six grandchildren are John, Sarah & David Stogner and Jim, Will & Chuck Wright.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 4:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Rockingham with Rev. Mike Sykes and Rev. Allison Farrah officiating. Burial will follow at Eastside Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 P.M. at Watson-King Funeral Home and at other times at his home.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 410 Washington St. Rockingham, NC 28379 or Victory Junction Camp, a camp for chronically ill children, 4500 Adam’s Way, Randleman, NC 27317.
Online condolences may be made at www.watson-kingfuneralhome.com. Watson-King Funeral Home in Rockingham is serving the McKenzie family.
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No God, No Peace - Know God, Know Peace
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Name: George Harold Cross 04-01-11
Hometown Rockingham,n.c.
Email Address: geoc61@yahoo.com
I like the web site,its a treat for me as I now live in Iron Mountain, Michigan. I left Rockingham in 1956 to join the army,so any news is good to me about Rockingham.
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Name: Kelly Williams 03-10-11
Hometown San Jose
Email Address: kellyw@cccmilpitas.org
I love this website!
I was looking at the Detroit Billboard & wondering how I can get copies, like poster size, to use at our Churches annual car show?
I replied to Kelly that I have no idea!
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Name: John M. DuBose 02-10-11
Hometown Rockingham,N.C.
Email Address: carpediemeke2@yahoo.com
R-40, notice all the cotton on top of the building's roof, it's a wonder it's a wonder it didn't burst into flames from internal combustion. I watched this happen one time at the Carolina Paper Mill.We were on strike for a 5 cent raise, we were out front of the ware-house that was stacked with big rolls of uncut tissue paper couverd with dust. Hector Cafferta, the General Manager was there trying to get us to go back to work. we were cooking a Catfish stew in a big cast iron wash pot, when the flames just eurupted, every body started running to put it out, and I said, give us the raise or let the Damn Place burn down, they put it out, and I walked away, never to return, best decision, I ever made. Thanks John D.
(John is referring to his page, John Dubose Collection. I have noted his descriptions on that page)
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Name: John M. DuBose 02-10-11
Hometown Rockingham, N.C.
Email Address: carpediemeke2@yahoo.com
I was just sitting here thinking about the parts store, R-30, and the name Shepards Auto Parts, popped in my mind, so, now I'm not which one it is. Thanks, John D
(John is referring to his page, John Dubose Collection. I have noted his descriptions on that page)
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Name: John M. DuBose
Hometown Rockingham, N.C.
Email Address: carpediemeke2@tahoo.com
R-30 was located right below the Court-House, on the right going south. The white building was a Garage or Machine shop. The brick building was a Car Parts Store. I would go in them on my Paper Route everyday. I can't remember the names of them, I want to say the Parts store was called Smith Auto Parts.
(John is referring to his page, John Dubose Collection. I have noted his descriptions on that page)
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From John DuBose 02-10-11.
R-8, is the bridge between Pee Dee #1 & Pee Dee #2, I used to get on the Railing & Walk across it every time, I walked to School, also caught many fish under it. It was the runoff from Davis Lake, about 100ft. to the right of it was a small store, I think it was called Capels Grocery, there was a small house on each side of the store. The one closest to the bridge, was lived in by a family named "Hardy", on the other side of the store, a family named "Goodell", lived there, the Mother was named Corrina, the Son's name was Jimmie and the Daughter was named Verli Jane. To the right of thier house was Davis Lake Rd. Johnnie Gillis's Mattress Shop was across the rd. from thier house. This was about 1952.When you went into the front door of the Store. there was a Coke Machine, the Cokes were held by thier necks, by flat bars of Galv. metal. to get one, you put in a nickel, slid the Coke to the end and lifted straight up. One other thing, across the street from the Pointiac Place, was a theatre called "The Little Theatre", we also had one called "The Richmond Theatre", it was located on Main St.near Claude Maske Furn. Store.
(John is referring to his page, John Dubose Collection. I have noted his descriptions on that page)
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Name: John M. DuBose 02-08-11
Hometown Rockingham, N.C.
Email Address: Carpediemrke2@yahoo.com
Joel, starting with the frist pic. with me on Lawn-mower.In the trailer, Mackenzie, Ashlee and Jackie DuBose, if you notice the tag on the front of the Mower, is a S.C. with the Letters JMD on it, my initials, and I was Born in McColl, S.C. Found it in a Flea Market, what are the odds? The Man standing by the sign & on the 46 John Deers tractor, is Charlie Bonnett 111, Guitarist & singer For the band "Kinfoke" he's from Dickson, Tn. R-40 was a Cotton Gin in 5 points. R-37 was going into 5 Points after leaving "HoneyTown". R-11 was the Cotton Gin in 5 Points, it would blow perfeck smoke rings out of the Smoke-stack. The noise it made sounded like a Two Cylinder John Deere Tractor, also known as a "Johnny Popper. Thanks, John D.
(John is referring to his page, John Dubose Collection. I have noted his descriptions on that page)
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Name: Howard Richardson
Hometown Rockingham NC
Email Address: hrichardson1@carolina.rr.com
Joel
I want to take time to say thank you for the post of my story, 50 Years Ago.
Keep up the great work on the site.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
(You are very welcome Howard..Joel)
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Name: Sandra Bailey 01-02-11
Hometown Rockingham - Now, Cary NC
Email Address: sbaileycary@gmail.com
I just love all the stories and photos on my husband's website like Bob McDonald's Page of Memories, Bill Dennis' Town Crier, etc.
Approximately 1500 people view his website Rockingham Memories daily.
I can hardly read now but try to print off some of the stories to view.
I graduated from Rockingham High in 1967 but do not see much from my classmates. If anyone would like to contact me, please do.
I think my husband does a fantastic job of keeping these two websites up and know he would appreciate more input from viewers.
I am on disability with a disease called PSP(progressive supranuclear palsy). Please keep me in your prayers.
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Name: Howard Richardson 12-24-10
Hometown Rockingham & Hamlet
Email Address: hrichardson1@carolina.rr.com
Joel
Just want to say thank you for keeping you post up so some of us can keep in touch with each other.
I would like to wish each and every one one and especial you A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR.
MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL IN HIS LOVE.
Love to all
Howard
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12-19-10 - I forwarded this info to Howard Richardson in Rockingham as I believe he helped make the time capsule plus am forwarding it to City Hall to see if they have any info for Mr. McCormick.
Joel
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Name: Rodney Mccormick 12-18-10
Hometown Rockingham,nc
Email Address: rodr1_98@yahoo.com
I am looking for info. on the time capsule in the rockingham town square.I was there but I don't remember if I put anything in it or if I was just there.Do you know if anyone took picture's the day the time capsule was put there,I would love to see some pic's.Thank you.
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12-17-10 - I located the address Don Mudd was looking for below, and forwarded it to him. Hope this helps him get the card to the Hayes for Christmas.
Joel
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Name: Don Mudd 12-15-10
Hometown Venice, Fla
Email Address: japrints@gmail.com
I'm troubling you for some help...I have lost the mail address of Faye Hayes in Hamlet ( I think its Airport Rd. but don't have the number ). Faye and Clifford were in the 09 train article so I thought you might be able to help. I want to get a Christmas card to her before the 25th.
Thanks for any assistance. Don Mudd
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Name: Bob McDonald 12-04-10
Hometown Rockingham, NC
Email Address: rmcdonald10@nc.rr.com
Hometown? Trick question. Rockingham is and will always be my hometown even though i have lived in Hope Mills, NC even though I have lived in Hope Mills 34 of the last 35 years.
Love you bringing back personal true life stories and posting on your web page. I just reread "Crossing the Pee Dee River." What an amazing story and feat! What is so amazing is that all 5 of you did not fall in. I am sure 1 of you used that line out of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid-"You can't swim? Don't worry the fall will kill you first!" Were you the youngest? When did Mike graduate from high school. I just can't place him.
The next time I cross over into 74 via the R.W. Goodman Bridge I am going to stop and inspect the under sides of both bridges and hope I don't fall in.
You and Sandra are in my daily prayers. Give her my best from a baby-boomer Rocket.
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Name: Roy barrington 12-05-10
Hometown Greensboro,nc
Email Address: rtbb32@yahoo.com
I like this very much. Will have you and your family in our thoughts.
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Name: Rev. Thurston Hill 11-28-10
Hometown Kershaw S.C.
Email Address: tlhill1937@yahoo.com
Love the new board Joel. You really did yourself proud.
(I think the Rev is referring to the Christmas theme look of the website..jhb)
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Name: Butch Nantz 11-28-10
Big John Sears
I can remember one night we were there John won the race and our dad Burrhead Nantz finished second driving a 55 chevy # 64, normally driven by dad's friend Tiny Lund. My memory is Sears won this race with the left front wheel off the car. Tiny kidded dad about not being able to catch him. Dad told him his old car wasn’t fast enough. The next week dad outran Tiny and the kidding really started when dad told him 'told ya the car wasn’t fast enough.'
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Name: Butch Nantz 11-25-10
Joe Greene
As a little boy we would come down as my dad drove for glen seals ( I believe) Joe mechaniced on the car a lot. Was wondering if he was still living and where I might find or research articles when we watched there ? He was Homer “Burrhead” Nantz from Mooresville North Carolina.
Thanks for your time
Butch Nantz or as the old timers call me “Burr Jr.”
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Name: Jerry Sullivan 11-08-10
Hometown florida
Email Address: manatees@earthlink.net
dump all those stupid political barbs and you would have a pretty interesting web site.
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Name: Ken Smith
Hometown Williamston, SC
Email Address: musicmankes@hotmail.com
The article you just shared, "As Time Goes By: No More Teenagers" was really neat, Joel. Thank God for family. And yes, we all need to take time and stop and smell the roses. Thanks for the memories.
~ Ken Smith
10/28/10
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Name: Ruthie Barnes Steele 10-11-10
Hometown Hardscratch, Iowa
Email Address: ruthienashville@aol.com
Dear Joel,,,I LOVE your new website!!!
And thank you so very very much for adding ME...RUTHIE'S JUKEBOX. !!
I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in Sept....Surgery last week...and will start radiation, soon. I'd like to ask all your friends to pray for me...GOD BLESS YOU. Thank you, Joel, for all you have done for me!!
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