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Phyllis Laura Isaacs Email
10/14/20

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How could Ms. Bickley only be 71 years old?  That's younger than us (or, is it "we"?).

Ken Haas 
10/13/20

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Thanks for the info, Leftnell. Too bad we didn't have elementary school yearbooks...that would really bring back some memories.

Lynell Garrett Smith 
10/11/20

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Hey, Lisbon Lancaster Road Scholars. 

Remember Miss Batla/Mrs. Bickley? She was our music teacher who was so gifted, and who loved us all dearly even us (me) who sang with gusto but not well.

The Dallas Morning News
Thursday, March 22, 2001

Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday for Elizabeth "Betty" Bickley, a former music teacher who taught at DISD schools for 39 years.

Ms. Bickley, 71, died of heart failure at her home on Saturday. Her funeral will be at Wheatland United Methodist Church in Dallas, with internment at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.

Born in Dallas, Ms. Bickley graduated with a bachelor's degree in music from Texas State College for Women, now Texas Woman's University, in Denton. She earned a master's degree in elementary education from North Texas State University, now the University of North Texas.

Ms. Bickley, a trumpet player, was offered jobs as a musician, but she decided to become a band instructor in Farmersville. After a year, she began her career in the Dallas Independent School District.

In Dallas, Ms. Bickley first taught music at her childhood school of Lisbon Elementary. She then transferred to Adelle Elementary, where she taught music, science, art and specialized reading.

Her relatives said conveying her passion for music to children was her inspiration.

"She loved her students," said her sister, Mary Lou Scott of Snyder, Texas. "She was like a mother hen; she just mothered everybody."

Ms. Bickley wanted her pupils to realize their potential, Ms. Scott said.

"She always said, 'All things are possible,'" she said.

That optimism and love of her work continued to motivate Ms. Bickley even after she began to suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, Ms. Scott said.

"Whatever she started to do, she always persevered, and she expected her students to do the same," Ms. Scott said.

Ms. Bickley was forced to retire in 1989 because of her arthritis.

Ms. Bickley's interest in art led her to become involved in crafts. She was, her sister said, an accomplished horsewoman who trained colts during college.

Ms. Bickley's husband, Rankin Bickley, and Ms. Scott's husband died together in a car accident in January.

Besides her sister, Ms. Bickley is survived by many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Odd Fellows Lodge or Wheatland United Methodist Church, 8000 S. Hampton Road, Dallas, TX 75232.

Phyllis Laura Isaacs Email
10/05/20

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Happy Belated Birthday, Sharon Reeves.  So sorry to be so late.  Hope it was great!

John Elliott Email
09/29/20

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Peaches, do you have Sonny Melton's e-mail address?

SHARON JUNE REEVES Email
09/03/20

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Happy belated birthday, Phyllis Isaacs.  And, my roomie, Pat Vessels, has one coming up.  Love you.

Everyone have a safe Labor Day.

Lynell Garrett Smith 
08/20/20

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I’m so sorry to hear about our classmate, Tommy Tackett. He was a nice fellow. Also, it’s sad to hear that both Mr. Gunter and the lovely Miss Pirtle have passed. 

If anyone is interested in buying that EBay Den, here is the link. http://www.collectors.com/historical-item/1963-den-south-oak-cliff-high-school-dallas-texas-yearbook/7403161247086428537

Lynell Garrett Smith Email
08/20/20

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I heard someone has a ‘63 Den for sale on eBay! 

Ken Haas 
08/19/20

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One that isn't is Carolyn (Pirtle) McNabb, typing teacher, and best looking female teacher at SOC. She passed away on Sept. 20, 2018. She was the only teacher who never had to tell me to stop talking in class. Just the sight of her rendered me speechless!

SHARON JUNE REEVES Email
08/19/20

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I noticed in the obits last week that Sidney Gunter had passed away.  How many of our teachers are still with us?

Tanya Leverett Email
08/15/20

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Obituary for Tommy Norman Tackett

Tommy Norman Tackett, 75, of Duncanville, Texas was led by the Angels into Paradise on August 10, 2020. He was born on June 5, 1945 in Dallas, Texas the son of Lee Tackett and Lola Fulsom. A longtime resident of Dallas, Texas. He was married to Rosa Williams for 45 years. He and his wife moved to Duncanville, Texas in 1981 where they lived to this day. He was a Power Transmission Engineer for several years. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Linrow Cady and his sister, Rosalee Zachary. He is survived by his wife, Rosa and his brother, Leon Tackett and wife, Rose, brother-in-law John Zachary along with a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. 
A memorial and mausoleum interment will be at Restland Funeral Home in the Whispering Waters Mausoleum on Monday, August the 17th at 1:30 pm. 

Michael Peters Email
08/10/20

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Jim:  So sorry to hear of your loss.  Best wishes, lots of sympathy and prayers to you and your family.  

Mike Peters

Charlotte Anders Strange 
08/09/20

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Robert,
This Lisbon kid is still kicking But, sort of softly. How are you?

Charlotte Anders Strange Email
08/09/20

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James,
I’m not on here as much as I should be to check in. The loss of our parents is very emotional and sad. May you find peace in your sweet memories of your mother.
I hope all you SOCites and your families are well and safe.
❤️

Dennis Simmons Email
08/06/20

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I don't usually post anything on this site just read what has been posted. I can only speak for myself but this year has been a year of increased faith. At this point in America it has been heart wrenching to see what we as a nation have become. If you feel the same please respond with a comment.

Ken Haas 
07/30/20

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James,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your mom. No matter how long we have them...my mom made it to 93-1/2...it's still hard to lose your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ken

james anthony Email
07/28/20

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Hello All I'm not a frequent poster on this site but I still like to read about what's going on with everyone.  Some of you may remember my Mother - may remember my sister Janis too.  We lost my Mother at 94 years, this week - blessed with many many wonderful years with her and we will miss her so much.  Below is the link to her tribute page - I'd love to read any memories you have of our life back then.  Hope we can all see one another soon.

Here is the link to Jessie Pearl Anthony Tribute Page
 

Phyllis Laura Isaacs Email
07/28/20

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Nice story in yesterday's Dallas Morning News about Zeke Elliot visiting SOC:

https://www.dallasnews.com/high-school-sports/football/2020/07/27/cowboys-rb-ezekiel-elliott-surprises-south-oak-cliff-football-with-new-equipment/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Early+voting+extension%2C+possible+drop+in+COVID-19+cases%2C+new+Italian+ice+hotspot+opens%3A+Your+Monday+evening+roundup&utm_campaign=EveningRoundup_07272020

Barry Gibbs Email
07/18/20

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Remember going to the State Fair after we got our letter jackets and all the comments we got when fairgoers saw the "Z" on our jackets?

Lynell Garrett Smith 
07/18/20

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I’m kicking! Well, sorta kicking. 

Robert Pettit 
07/17/20

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Any of the old Lisbon or Zumwalt people still kicking??

Barry Gibbs Email
07/17/20

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Ken:  I have often wondered that myself.  Danny looks more and more like his dad and Jan looks more and more like her mother. Suzanne has totally gray hair while Jan keeps her hair color the same as always.  Suzanne's brother, Don, passed away some time ago and Jan's older sister, Martha, recently passed away. Suzanne plays the piano/organ at Church of the Red Rocks in Sedona, AZ.  Their service is on the internet.  Beautiful area.

Ken Haas 
07/15/20

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Hang in there Barry Grubbs...and remember the golden years are not for sissies. In fact, I think the years at SOC were our true "Golden Years". After walking three miles a day for years, I had knee surgery last year for a torn meniscus. People asked me what I did to cause it, I told them I had a lot of birthdays. While I have your attention, answer a DNA question for me regarding cousins. Speaking from a photogenic perspective, how did Barry Gibbs & Danny Willard evolve from the same gene pool as Jan Willard & Suzie Darnell? [confused]

Barry Gibbs Email
07/15/20

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Lynell:
Yes, they are quite the rage.  In the past, no news was good news, but last night I got the results of the swab- negative.  So, I am once again free to go to Baylor and be and be poked and prodded and just generally be inconvenienced.

Lynell Garrett Smith 
07/15/20

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Barry, good luck with the CPAP. I hear they are quite trendy!

Lynell Garrett Smith 
07/15/20

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This was in today’s Dallas News: “WELLS, Weldon S. Weldon S. Wells, 87, of Grapevine, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2020 at his residence. Weldon was born on August 20, 1932, the son of Beulah Padgett Wells and Teman Wells in the Providence, Tx, community. He grew up in Hawkins, TX and after High school graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy four years. He then earned his Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Education from North Texas State University in 1964. He spent most of his career with the Dallas Independent. School District. Weldon was a 32nd Degree Mason, a Gideon, and a 55 year member of Cliff Temple Baptist Church in Oak Cliff. Weldon was preceded in death by his parents, Beulah and Teman Wells, brother Don Wells, and grandson Bryan Wells. He is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 67 years, Julie Wells; sons, Rob Wells and wife Beth of Henderson, TX; Lyndon Wells and wife Karen of Bedford, TX; Bruce Wells and wife Cindy of Bedford, Mass.; 5 grandchildren, Mike Wells, Daniel Wells, Connor Wells, Mirabela Wells, and Damon O'Daniel; 8 great grandchildren, and beloved cousin Craig Lacy; several nieces and nephews, and a special Thanks to the Staff at Dancing River in Grapevine and to Custom Care Hospice. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 17, 2020 at 11 AM in Hawkins, TX under the direction of Croley Funeral Home, 602 E. Blackbourn. croleyfh.net 903-769-2144, In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, TX, or give to a charity of your choice.“

 

Barry Gibbs Email
07/13/20

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Well, tomorrow I get another covid swab.  This will be the 4th one.  I had a sleep study 2 weeks ago and they found that I quit breathing 170+ times and my blood oxygen level dropped to 80%.  It's amazing how many people I know that use a CPAP machine.  I guess I can add my name to the list.  This Friday I go back again and they will determine what kind of CPAP I will need.
Now I will wait for Bosko to chime in with his much appreciated comments.

peaches walker Email
07/12/20

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Sonny Melton left me a message that Weldon Wells passed away last night. He was one of my favorite teachers and I also knew him from Cliff Temple. I will post if i receive more information.

Lynell Garrett Smith Email
07/09/20

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Hey, Jacky, 

How nice to see your face here! Your Lisbon friends remember you well, I’m sure. 

Stay well! 

jacky wallace Email
07/04/20

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Happy 4th  0f July to all my old Lisbon classmates.
It's been a long time since the 5th thru the 7th grade!!
Lynell posted a picture on facebook taken on the last day of 7th grade. Jay Kralik, Marty Smith, Jessie Rocha, Joe Alexander, me, and a bunch of those cute Lisbon girls.
I showed my wife, I wish someone would post some more of the old pictures. Wallacejadawa@yahoo.com or
Jacky Wallace on facebook.
God bless you all.
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