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The funny part of the whole story (see below)..they had no idea the patty was the Roby connection...they just knew I liked peanut patties.
yogi
USA
- Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 11:23:40 (PDT)
Funny how things happen...
My daughter Traci is married to Fritz and he is from Stamford. How a Dallas girl winds up with a Stamford boy is another story.....they have been here for several days then in Stamford and are on their way back to Kansas City. After being with both sets of parents over 10 days they choose to stay the night at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine rather than drive across Dallas to our house in Rockwall. Instead, they have us drive over to them and since it is Fathers Day they run to the gift shop and buy me something. I am given a really neat baseball cap (isn't it funny how it seems wrong to pay that much for a cap, but it really seems to look and fit better than the cheap ones) and a peanut patty in the shape of Texas. I'm fixin to rip open the patty when I see the word ROBY on the packaging. MrMac's Peanut Patty in the shape of Texas..Gaylord Texas gift shop ...very expensive. Way to go McCormick Family.
yogi <yogi@robytexas.com>
USA
- Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 11:09:56 (PDT)

My favorite day of the year is coming this week so I decided it was a good time to send a report from Michigan.

It has been a glorious spring in Michigan. The trees and grass and flowers are simply beautiful and the temperature has been moderate.

I continue to make progress in physical therapy after I fell on the ice in December and broke 2 bones in my ankle and made quite a mess of the ligaments. I have had 2 surgeries and have now been in therapy for 2 ½ months. Healing has nearly dominated my life for the past several months. If you have ever had an accident or illness, you can probably understand what I mean.

Frank took a sabbatical from his work for 4 months to help me and then he returned to Texas in May. Just as soon as he was ready to get back to work in Texas, his firm had a need for someone to assist a client in Michigan for about 3 months. Of course, Frank volunteered and he returned to Michigan and is spending the summer working here. We are enjoying being together very much.

It is time for the 21st annual Beck Sisters trip and my sister and I are leaving next Saturday for Stockholm. We were there 15 years ago and remember it as a wonderful city. We are looking forward to spending 3 days there and then we will take an all night ferry to Helsinki. After getting acquainted with the Finns, we will spend most of our time in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

I continue to enjoy my work at Comerica. Even though it was a struggle, I managed to travel and do all the things I needed to do during the time I was non weight bearing for 100 days. I had a scooter that I pushed with my good leg and it had handle bars, so I named it Trigger. Then when I graduated to crutches, I called them my Spurs, and then when I finally got to using a cane, I ran out of good names. I work with really wonderful people and my travels continue to take me to Texas and California so the geography works really well.

So please enjoy the Summer Solstice, the best day of the year!

Connie Beck <mcbeck09@hotmail.com>
USA

- Monday, June 19, 2006 at 06:13:43 (PDT)
More on Loretta Hull Price's husband. I spoke with a couple that attended Denver's funeral and they said it was over two hours long and that it was standing room only.

Denver was loved by many within the Southwestern Bell Tele. Co. family where he worked for over 40 years. I met Denver after I transferred to Waco in the early 80s with the telephone company. He and I talked a bit of how it was to be raised in a small town in the times we grew up. We were both so grateful that we were from that era.

I didn't know Loretta, but she has to be a wonderful person for Denver to have married her.

Prayers and condolences to this fine family.

Rhonda Kelley Seymour
rbkellper@sbcglobal.net
Rhonda Kelley Seymour <rbkellper@sbcglobal.net>
Gatesville, Tx USA
- Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 15:51:58 (PDT)
Yogi,
I read your story to my Dad and he laughed again! He loved it! And it pleased him that you remembered. A lesson learned, no doubt. Farming is hard work, sometimes it pays off pretty good and other times it doesn't pay squat!
Janet <ReadNgo@aol.com>
Waxahachie, TX USA
- Sunday, June 11, 2006 at 15:25:28 (PDT)
Two stories:
I was saddened to hear about Loretta's loss, I hope she has friends and family close by to help her thru a rough time. When I think of her....it's on a double date and she is with the other guy and the only thing I remember about the whole night is that Loretta taught me how to make a straw whistle by allowing the drink to slowly slide down the straw. What fun.
Story 2...when I think of Janet I think of the first day I worked for her dad and his brother. Stomping down on a cotten stripper in 1961 ... they asked if I wanted $1 per hour or $1 per bale stripped. I asked how many bales they expected and they said on a good day as many a 15 - 18. I elected to go that way and on the second row the stripper broke down and we were a couple of hours repairing it. I asked if I could change my mind and they said yes...but I couldn't change back. We finished after 9 hours with 14 bales and as many times as I have seen either of them since ...they start to laugh and say. "Do you remember that day......?"
Yes I do.
yogi
- Tuesday, June 06, 2006 at 12:32:56 (PDT)
Yogi! Glad to see you back! Been dull without any news from past generations. Still restoring old warbirds. Present project is the largest one of my restoration career, a TA7C. Enough for now, will tell you more later. Again, thanks for the great site.
Adam
Adam Galan <adamgalan@sbcglobal.net>
Dallas, TX USA
- Tuesday, June 06, 2006 at 06:19:37 (PDT)
Loretta (Hull) Price, class of 1962 lost her husband, Denver, due to a sudden heart attack a few weeks ago. He was a graduate of Sweetwater High School. She and Denver have lived in Waco for many years. May God bless that family.
Jan Price <ReadNgo@aol.com>
Waxahachie, TX USA
- Monday, June 05, 2006 at 16:31:56 (PDT)
Yogi, I was wondering if anyone knew if Ruth Davis was still living in Roby. She was our school librarian when I was in school in the 70's and 80's. Her husband was the band director at Roby at one time, also.
Nerissa Hardwick <antner_ner@yahoo.com>
Plano, TX USA
- Monday, June 05, 2006 at 09:34:40 (PDT)
The Class of 1987 was saddened at the loss of Todd Matthies. Although he did not graduate from Roby, he was a part of our class. Our sincere condolences go out to his family. God Bless.
Mary Lee Vinson (Hicks) <mvinson@camalott.com>
Hawley, tx USA
- Sunday, June 04, 2006 at 08:06:20 (PDT)
John Barry Hughey (64) has a new eamil address. Write him at jbh_lrh@yahoo.com I think he moved down to New Braunsfels last fall
yogi
USA
- Sunday, June 04, 2006 at 06:43:45 (PDT)
Last night I was looking at the photos. I got into the "Now" photos...under "Around Town". The Donham house, a/k/a The Mallard House...kept looking familiar to me so today I went and pulled up an old picture of my gr-grandparents, Jeff Stuart and Mamie Teel Stuart, standing in front of their house. Same roof line..windows...looks like a porch has been added since the Stuart's lived there. I asked Mother and she said, "yes, that's the same house."
Revis Leonard <Revisn@hotmail.com>
Uvalde, TX USA
- Friday, June 02, 2006 at 14:50:25 (PDT)
Don't you just hate the early morning traffic. Going to work is not as bad as it used to be.
yogi <yogi@robytexas.com>
Rockwall, TX
- Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 18:02:33 (PDT)
I knew that Calallen got beat in the state game....we do the "happy dance" down here anytime they get beat by anybody!! Uvalde had tremendous football/baseball teams when my oldest was in high school ('95-'98), and Calallen is an old Regional rival. This past Saturday the defending Class 4A state baseball champions of Calallen defeated our Uvalde Coyotes 2-1 in the Regional Semi-final game. I didn't know Hebron was where Fenton Brown was teaching/coaching, though! I can now say I know "someone" with ties to the team that beat Calallen!


Revis Leonard <Revisn@hotmail.com>
Uvalde, TX USA
- Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 07:48:44 (PDT)
I was reading the sports in the very early part of this year when I ran across a story about Hebron winning the State 4A Div II championship. I knew something about Hebron but for a while couldn't remember what it was...then it hit me that is where David "Fenton" Brown is coaching. I contacted him and asked him about it and here is his response....
"Probably a lot of Roby grads don't know that I have been teaching and coaching in Carrollton, Texas for the last 4-5 years. This past year, 2005, the high school were I help coach, won the Division 2, Class 4A, State Championship in football, Hebron High School. We beat Corpus Christi Calallen 28-0 in the finals, which capped off an undefeated season. Hebron is in the Lewisville ISD."
The pics are of myself and Hebron's head coach, Bryan Brazil, myself and the scoreboard, a picture of the field at the end of the game, and myself and Steven Harris, who signed with Texas Tech.

yogi
USA
- Sunday, May 28, 2006 at 10:18:02 (PDT)
Hey Yogi!
I beat you to the big 6-0. George gave me a surprise birthday party at Nino's in Waxahachie. I was a bit embarrassed that several of our friends now know how OLD I am, but after getting used to the idea...I am "milking it" for all it's worth. You know us seniors get a lot of discounts! As Connie Beck says "Isn't it wonderful that we've made it thus far?" Our class should get together this year and celebrate our 60's!
Jan (Janet) Terry, Price

Jan Terry Price
USA
- Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 20:19:47 (PDT)
I will bring everyone up to date on Lee and I. Maybe that will restart the contributions from you all. The value of the board is so we can stay connected.......that means you have to add your stories as we go.
We just got back from Kansas City where we were at a 1year old birthday party (Wyatt) and a 2 year old party (Faith)
Luke and his mom Kim came from Albuquerque. Faith's favorite was Nana.
Next birthday is mine....I was born in 46....figure it out.
yogi
USA
- Tuesday, May 23, 2006 at 18:34:10 (PDT)
It is good to see that the site is back and current. We all keep checking but nothing there in the recent past. If I or anyone else can help take the load from you let us know. Dave Doyle
David Doyle <davedoyle@starstream.net>
USA
- Monday, May 22, 2006 at 22:04:31 (PDT)
Hey, glad to see you're up and running...been missing it.
Fenton Brown <dfb1950@hotmail.com>
Carrollton, Tx USA
- Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at 15:09:43 (PDT)
Great! I have been checking but have not seen anythng.
Mike Goodrum <serendipidious@yahoo.com>
Reserve, La USA
- Friday, May 12, 2006 at 22:07:51 (PDT)
Well, you won't believe it but the message board is fixed and ready for action. A large thank you to Steve Snyder at Visual Applications for the help. If you need anything web related for your business I suggest you go to www.visualapp.com and let the great people there help you.
Now that this works again...I will try to put up some things that have stacked up.
yogi
yogi <yogi@robytexas.com>
USA
- Tuesday, May 09, 2006 at 11:27:44 (PDT)

Sharron Kiker pointed me to this website and I have had a blast reading everyone's comments. I went to RHS for 1 semester in 1964 (class of '65). My sister, Donna, and I moved to Roby in June 1964 and moved back to Plainview in January 1965. My two e-mail addresses are linda.bowman@hp.com (work) and lbowman@cox-internet.com (home).

in an email I received.......
HOW QUICKLY TIME GOES BY
SEEMS LIKE ONLY YESTERDAY
WE WALKED UP THE STEPS AND DOWN THE ISLE ON GRADUATION DAY FOURTY YEARS HAVE COME AND GONE AND THINGS HAVE CHANGED SO MUCH THO FAR APART IN TIME AND MILES WE FEEL AGAIN IN TOUCH WE STOP AND LOOK DOWN THE ROAD AND FEEL THE PAIN WE SHARE THE MEMORIES AND LOVE FOR JO WILL ALWAYS LINGER THERE TIME WILL PASS AND ONE BY ONE WE ALL WILL MEET OUR END BUT NOW WE SHARE WITH HEAVY HEARTS THE PASSING OF A FRIEND

Joann Gatewood Terry, class of 65, lost her battle for life Monday night. Her services are at the Roby Church of Christ on Thursday at 10:00 AM. We have all lost someone very special and Lee and I will cherish all of the times thruout our lives that we spent with her. Her mom and dad have always been so nice to us and of course Mike is classmate ... friend ... hunting buddy and my heart goes out to the family. It is an unusual life that is spent in such steady devotion to those she loved.

Dear Classmates;
At last report today (Sunday 2/19/06) 9 p.m. Jo had started running a temperature of 103 and seems to be going down daily, we are in contact with Leonard as to her condition as they are at the hospital 12 or 13 hours a day. I will keep you informed daily or more often as conditons dictate.
LarryF

I TRIED TO CLICK AND WRITE A MESSAGE BUT COULDN'T GET IT TO WORK ... SO THOUGHT I WOULD WRITE YOU AND YOU CAN PUT IT ON THERE...
Joann Gatewood Terry has been put in Hendricks Hospice and has not spoken since Tuesday night. The family needs your prayers as they make it day by day with this journey. Their middle son, Jason also suffered a heart attack on Wednesday, he is in Harris in Ft. Worth. awaiting results from tests they have run on him.
Note from Becca Frierson date Thursday Feb 16th...I also got a message from Larry Field that Joann was in Hendrick in Abilene "Hospice"
Yogi, Pam and I were looking at the 1949 grads and noticed Joretta (Moore) Browning was a 49'er. Are you aware she passed away in the last week or two. She had been battling cancer for several years. She was a sweet lady. We enjoyed being around her while she lived in Andrews.

Ron & Pam

Some photos from Adam Galan and his sister Omega
Class of 49 in 1999
The Ladies of 49 in 99

Something I got from David Webb a long time ago........My guess is, you will recognize the fellows in this old photo I ran across in a memory box. This must have been around 1960. I moved away shortly after that. Would have been class of '64. Maybe you could put it in the "The Way We Were" photos. ---- Fond memories, for sure!!

Thanks for the site -- I like to visit now and then. --- I will keep on the lookout for an more worthy photos I may have.

David Webb

but there is still problems with the script that allows you to post content and have it automatically appear...Hopefully I will have time this weekend to fix it completely. In the meantime send me anything you would like to have posted and I will manually put it in. It is simple cut and paste for me............I did this one for Ginger........

Contents of an email from Ginger......................
Hi, Yogi, Hope you and Lee are well and had a good holiday. We miss your notes!!!

I just submitted one about a party for Calvin's mother, but it's not showing up. Did I do something wrong?

This is what I wrote, in case you didn't get it. If you could put it in for me I would really appreciate it!

Erna Lee Jones will be 80 in February, and her children are having a birthday party for her on Saturday, February 4th from 1 - 5 p.m. at Lamar Street Baptist Church in Sweetwater. Erna Lee was very active in school, scouts and church activities while all six of her kids attended Roby school. We'd love for you to come and wish her a happy birthday and visit with Calvin, Randel, Vonda, LaRue and Carlos. If you can't come but would like to send her a card her address is 3309 Sherry Lane, Apt. 238, Abilene, TX 79603. Hope to see you February 4th!.

Thank you, Yogi! Hope 2006 will be a blessed year for you and Lee and your family.

Ginger

I have switched from NetNation.com (who has hosted RobyTexas.com for over 4 years) to a company called Network11.com. The old company could not or would not fix the problems on our message board. Today is Dec 29th and hopefully the change will be made today or tomorrow. I hope there are no further disruptions with the service. I will test and repair the board and then notify you that you may resume your communications with each other.

I continue to look for one, two or more to help with the management and content of the site. If you are interested contact me and we can discuss it by email or phone. This is a investment of time ...not money. The site is not an everyday site for most who use it, but is important that it be here when we need to remember who we are. GO ROBY LIONS ... GO ROBY ALUMNI.

There is a problem with the new server and I am making arrangements to either have it fixed or move the site to another host. Mail me any comments you would like to see on this page and I will post them for you. I will post the "all clear" as soon as I can.
yogi <yogi@robytexas.com>
USA - Tuesday, December 06, 2005 at 14:29:57 (PST)
The company that hosts the website made some changes and I did not catch them until today. Hopefully, your comments are intact. If something has been dropped, please resubmit and I will try to pay closer attention. Merry Christmas.
yogi
USA - Tuesday, December 06, 2005 at 14:29:57 (PST)
Kyle (class of 1999) and Misty McWilliams have a new baby boy, Kooper Ryan McWilliams. Born Dec 3, 2005 at 1:52 p.m. in Harris Methodist Southwest Hospital, Fort Worth. Kooper weighted in at 10 pounds and 3 ounces and was 23" long. They are all home in Stephenville and doing good. Grandparents are Lance and Terry Lou(1973) McWilliams and great grandparents, Ted and Gloria Lou (Stuart) Posey.
Terry Lou McWilliams <terrylou5@yahoo.com>
Roby, TX - Tuesday, December 06, 2005 at 07:52:02 (PST)
I would like to thank those of you who replied to my previous message. I think I may be moving out there in a year or so. I would like to take this opportunity to apologize if you sent me an e-mail and did not receive a reply. Things here have been a little hectic recently. Also, I may have inadvertently deleted your e-mail. If I did I am sorry, and I would still love to hear from you. Thank You All, Judy
Judy <JLHRVCA@aol.com>
Riverside, CA USA - Sunday, December 04, 2005 at 07:45:06 (PST)
Very nice site. We enjoyed it.
megazowie1 <megazowie1@nobody.com>
, CO Germany - Thursday, December 01, 2005 at 14:06:30 (PST)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE!
Adam Galan <adamgalan@sbcglobal.net>
Dallas, TX USA - Friday, November 25, 2005 at 05:21:08 (PST) Just wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving and pray for a safe trip for those that will be on the road. God Bless
Sandra Hurst (Simmons) <sandra.hurst@zipnet.us>
San Angelo, TX - Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 14:00:01 (PST)
Just wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving and pray for a safe trip for those that will be on the road. God Bless
Sandra Hurst (Simmons) <sandra.hurst@zipnet.us>
San Angelo, TX - Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 13:59:40 (PST)
Thanks a lot for this great site guys!
John Levin (johnle@gmail.com)
New York, NY USA - Wednesday, November 16, 2005 at 04:24:02 (PST)
Today was a big day for my Grandson Wyatt.
First Haircut (Before)
First Haircut (After)

yogi
- Monday, November 14, 2005 at 13:32:08 (PST)
Very nice site. We enjoyed it. http://maria.blogdiario.com/
Mary (marybody@hotmail.com)
, CO Germany - Friday, November 11, 2005 at 05:36:33 (PST)
On Saturday, Nov. 19, 2005 from 2 to 4 pm we will be having a 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration for Kiefer & Aubry Nell Dennis Cauble at Roby UMC-Fellowship Hall. All friends and family are invited.
Revis Cauble Leonard (Revisn@hotmail.com)
Uvalde, Texas - Monday, October 31, 2005 at 12:57:21 (PST)
Lot of housekeeping to do on the site. I have not been able to spend much time on it lately.
Welcome to Bob Burk, Class of 83 bob@bobkatt.net
I am looking for someone to take over a minor or major role in RobyTexas.com, I will continue to be involved and will bear the cost, but would like to have someone who can help keep the site fresh and dynamic. Write me and I will answer your questions about how it works and how it can work.
My nephew (Janice Adams Honea "63" son) Jeff buys and sells some aircraft. I get to fly the inventory. This is a photo of my commute to work this morning. N6633G Life is tough.
yogi
- Wednesday, October 26, 2005 at 17:47:26 (PDT)
This years fair day was fun. Just the 3 couples, but great weather and lots of fun. Went from noon till closing. Becoming a standard shot every year. When we asked the lady from Nissan to take our photo she gave us all hats. (I guess she was aware of who we were.)
yogi
- Sunday, October 16, 2005 at 08:12:34 (PDT)
I just want to thank Betty Joy and Larry for their wonderful hospitality and graciousness. I haven't been back to Roby in a lot of years, but had to make the 40th. My daughters came with me and I have to say, enjoyed it as much as I did. The turnout for '65 was wonderful and unexpected. I did miss seeing a few of the old crowd. The one that had changed the most, to me, was Charlie Jo. The one that has changed the least, is Tony. We all had sush a good time and enjoyed the party so much, I hated to leave for home. Again, I want to give the credit for the party success to BJ and Larry. Thank you!! Cynthia
Cynthia Kiker (realhouse@gilanet.com)
Reserve, NM USA - Thursday, October 13, 2005 at 22:03:29 (PDT)
Here are some new names for the site....
(name) Debbie Stuart Welch (school) yes (year) 1980 (email) dwelch@zimsign.com
(name) TINA GORDON (HATAWAY) (school) yes (year) 1980 (email) tigger_tx37@hotmail.com
(name) DOROTHY BARINA (school) yes (year) 1959 (email) dorothyhoenig@cargo-master.com
(name) Jimmy W. Wilkins (school) yes (year) 1942
(name) Amaris Bernal (school) yes (year) 2005 (email) alb2305@cs.com
More info to come .......
yogi
- Sunday, October 09, 2005 at 20:12:20 (PDT)
yogi- I have a new e-mail address. Had a great time at homecoming with classmates of 65 and missed the ones that were not able to come. Please change old addres to new one. Thanks Charlie
Charlie Nunn (nunnfarm@aol.com)
Sweetwater, Texas USA - Tuesday, October 04, 2005 at 18:51:33 (PDT)
Just in from Homecoming thanks to Sharron (Kiker) Davis (65)....
Hey Everybody!! Tony & I really missed ya'll at Roby Homecoming. Tony was almost the Lone Ranger! Just he, Gary West, and Janice Brashear from the Class of 64....BUT, the Class of 65 shined...Mike & Jo Ann were crowned Homecoming Queen & King...We had the most attending the "business meeting" with a grand total of 10, and at our "get-together" at the courthouse there were 18 classmates plus Cynthia's oldest daughter and Linda Green and Tommy Driver's wife, Ann Moore, Ben Simmons, and George Simmons wife. We had a great time with lots of laughter and quite a few tears, too. It was a really special visit. Doris, Cyn, Bambi, Jan Ashley, Margie, JoAnn, Joyce Brashear, Larry Field, Curtis Doyle, Tommy Driver, Joe Kelly, Mike T., Charlie Joel, Leonard Mitchell, George Simmons, Donald, Andy Moore, and myself. We shared some precious memories and updates on our lives. It was really fascinating listening to each one capsulate his /her last 40 yrs. into a short narration, allowing the rest of us a glimpse into the adult lives of our former classmates. Almost everyone mentioned where his/her parents are, if lucky enough to still have them. Margie made a very sweet observation about how that very thing is a testament to the bond we share. As she said, "All our parents belonged to all of us." We were all a little surprised, I think, that we really weren't really ready to leave even after about 3 hrs. of visiting. Tony and I continued the visit on into the night at Betty Joy's Neon Room with Bambi & Volley Dean, Andy and Ann Moore, Curtis Doyle, Donald and Joyce, Doris, Jan, Charlie Joel & Candy, Cynthia & daughter Lisa. And of course, Betty Joy and husband Larry, Gil & Gaynell Cherry were there and J Neal even dropped in later. You all missed the highlight of the evening when the guys karoaked YMCA. We would have loved to have had all of you there, and we're all so grateful to Joyce & Donald for spending so many hrs. and dollars to bring us together. It was a success!!!
yogi
- Tuesday, October 04, 2005 at 09:44:40 (PDT)
CLASS 63 IS HAVING A REUNION, AT BETTY NEVES MARTIN HOME PLACE. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL. JANE
JANE JARNAGIN NOWLIN (melvanowlin@sbcglobal.net)
ROBY, TEXAS USA - Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 20:38:56 (PDT)
There will be a fundraiser for the Roby Library at the square from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friday September 30, 2005.
Jen Holcomb (jenholcomb55@yahoo.com)
Roby, TX US - Monday, September 26, 2005 at 14:32:37 (PDT)
Billys address is 13775 Turkey Run PO Box 487 Carlsbad Tx 76934
Sandra Hurst (sandra.hurst@zipnet.us)
San Angelo, Tz - Sunday, September 25, 2005 at 19:31:08 (PDT)
Please tell me if I come to Homecoming on Friday night that it will not be as hot as it is here in South Texas!! Are the nights cooler there yet?
Revis Leonard (Revisn@hotmail.com)
Uvalde, TX - Sunday, September 25, 2005 at 12:53:19 (PDT)
Homecoming is September 30th and the State Fair of Texas "Day at the Fair" is October 14th this year .... everyone welcome.
yogi
Monterrey, MX - Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 18:57:31 (PDT)
Does anyone have an address for Billy and Karyl Simmons?
Betty Joy (bjvaught@fishernet.org)
Roby, Tx USA - Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 07:31:11 (PDT)

YES!!!! EVERYONE IS INVITED TO COME TO THE OLD GYM FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER THE FOOTBALL GAME FOR A RECEPTION. YOU MAY BRING PHOTOS & YEARBOOKS AND ENJOY REMINISCING W/FRIENDS & CLASSMATES. NO!!!! THERE WILL NOT BE ANY DANCING IN THE GYM AND NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WILL BE PERMITTED ON SCHOOL PREMISES.
Reggy Spencer, Superintendent (rgspencer@roby.esc14.net)
Roby, Texas US - Wednesday, September 07, 2005 at 12:00:04 (PDT)
EXES: HOMECOMING CORRECTION YES!!! EVERYONE IS INVITED TO COME TO THE OLD GYM FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER THE FOOBALL GAME FOR A RECEPTION. YOU MAY BRING PHOTOS & YEARBOOKS AND ENJOY REMINISCING W/FRIENDS & CLASSMATES. NO!!! THERE WILL NOT BE ANY DANCING IN THE GYM AND NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WILL BE PERMITTED ON SCHOOL PREMISES.
Reggy Spencer, Superintendent (rgspencer@roby.esc14.net)
Roby, Texas US - Wednesday, September 07, 2005 at 11:51:06 (PDT)
There have been some concerns about the get together Friday night at the gym. Please remember alcohol will not be allowed on school grounds. This is not a dance. It is a get together for Ex's and their families. There will coffee and refreshments. We will have music,yearbooks and other memoribilia. Everone is encouraged to bring pictures or anything else you would like to share.
Teresa Thomson (tthomson@roby.esc14.net)
Roby, Texas usa - Wednesday, September 07, 2005 at 10:06:11 (PDT)
If anyone is looking for a place to stay in Roby for homecoming contact Charlie or Wanda Horton 325-776-2809. Dad built a very nice lodge that has 3 bedrooms and a full bath out on the Cottonwood creek by the old Yates place.
Brad Horton (vphq@aol.com)
LaVernia, TX - Wednesday, September 07, 2005 at 08:16:42 (PDT)
When is homecoming this year? Thanks Bruce
Bruce Goodrum (badwhisky1959@yahoo.com)
Reserve , LA USA - Tuesday, September 06, 2005 at 09:22:04 (PDT)
Just looking for some classmates from the years of 76, 78, 79. We are very lucky here in Reserve Louisiana, the storm was not that bad. Those folks in New Orleans, and Jefferson Parish has their ass tore up. I hope all of the fine folks in Roby TX are doing fine after your flood. LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLater Bruce
Bruce Goodrum (badwhisky1959@yahoo.com)
Reserve, LA usa - Tuesday, September 06, 2005 at 06:11:56 (PDT)


Fredricksburg doesn't have anything over Roby / Fisher County ,Texas, Yogi, There must be close to 60 / 80 acres of sunflowers in this pasture about 6 miles east of Roby. A thunderstorm was approaching and the sun was shining on this pasture of sunflowers to create an awesome sight !
Jerry & Teresa Neves (jbneves7@lx.net)
- Sunday, August 28, 2005 at 17:55:12 (PDT)

The yankees are here,there goes the neighborhood.
Mike Goodrun (serendipidious@yahoo.com)
Reserve, La. U. S. of A. - Thursday, August 25, 2005 at 13:40:25 (PDT)

Hi there Roby! I was just messing around on the net last night and found this site. What a cool idea! Anybody from the 80's around? I have 2 e-mails, home is mvinson@camalott.com and school (I am a dyslexia therapist) is marvin@hawley.esc14.net. Hope to hear from anybody! God Bless
Mary Lee (Hicks) Vinson (mvinson@camalott.com)
Abilene, TEXAS USA - Saturday, August 20, 2005 at 07:11:11 (PDT)
The Ex's Association has lost money the last few Homecomings because of the social on Saturday night. $800 was lost the last couple of homecomings and around $1,500 the last time it was held at the country club. There is not enough interested people for a large event on Saturday night. Other people have started planning their own parties on Saturday, therefore we felt a social after the football game on Friday night would be a nice change and allow those interesed classes wanting to plan their own parties on Saturday that opportunity. Everyone is invited to come to the old gym Friday night after the football game to celebrate our win against Bronte and dance the night away. Also bring your music, pictures, yearbook and enjoy reminiscing with friends and classmates. We hope to see you there. If anyone has not received a letter regarding homecoming it is probably because we do not have a current address for you. You can email any addresses to Darry Thomson at tthomson@roby.esc14.net.
Michelle McMillan (michelle@hargrovelaw.com)
Roby, TX - Friday, August 19, 2005 at 08:07:55 (PDT)
I received my homecoming notice today for September 30th......hate there is no Saturday night social....but maybe in two years...??
Ron McCormick (RonMcc1304@cox.net)
Andrew USA, Texas - Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at 18:55:46 (PDT)
Haven't been to the site in a while. Reading comments was great. Thanks for keeping the site going. (Several years at Roby - would have been class of '64 if not for moving away.) My best wishes to all. I love you Aunt Sally Simmons!
David Webb (dljbwebb@yahoo.com)
Gentry, AR USA - Tuesday, August 16, 2005 at 16:45:38 (PDT)

We have rally rags for Roby Lions football game. Mr McC is going to oprey land in Nashville.
Mr.McC (mr. mcc_1@juno.com)
Dallas, Texas U.S. - Saturday, August 13, 2005 at 16:53:26 (PDT)

I was thru Roby a couple of months ago. While I was there I saw them working on the motel and I stopped and talked to them. They stripped everything down to the cinder block and put everything new. New everything. The rooms are still small but totally redone. I have the couples name and phone number ..... somewhere .... if I find it I will post it.
yogi
- Thursday, August 11, 2005 at 12:58:22 (PDT)
Hey I got an email saying that the Blue Haven might be open. Does anyone have the info on that ?? phone number .for those coming in needing a room .. Please put it on here for everyone to see... and no .. I am not a graduate of 65... but I am helping Sharron get it together ..
BECCA (toodledous@yahoo.com)
sweetwater , tx - Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 20:46:18 (PDT)
Service for Jerry Burk will be Friday, at 10 am, Roby Church of Christ.
Betty Joy Vaught (bjvaught@fishernet.org)
Roby, TX USA - Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 14:32:11 (PDT)

- Just to tell you 65'ers ... to be planning on making homecoming .. cause I know for a fact there is going to be a shindig you won't want to miss !!!! 65-05!! wow ... call and make your hotel reservations ... Sweetwater hotels... Ranch House--325-235-6341, Comfort Inn --325-235-5234, Holiday Inn--325-236-6887, and there is one in Rotan but don't have a number for it .. too bad the BLUE HAVEN OR SILVER SPURMOTEL ISN'T STILL ALIVE AND KICKN!! If you missed it .. Homecoming is the first weekend of October! That is also the Sweetwater Ranch Rodeo going on here .. so that is why I am saying to call ahead to book rooms. Tommy, myself, Connie and Bobby Smith recently went to Elko Nev had a great time and sitting at the blackjack table was Harold Mauldin.. do any of you remember Harold? We had a good visit with him there. Small world when you fly out to Nevada or anywhere and meet up with someone from you stompin grounds!!
Becca Kiker Frierson (toodledous@yahoo.com)
Sweetwater, Tx. - Tuesday, August 09, 2005 at 16:19:35 (PDT)
I haven't seen Jerry since he went to college. I remember the old tile floor in the gym. Jerry had a jump shot from a certain tile on each side. If I was ever unlucky enough to have to guard him in practice, I would just run to the tile and try to occupy it. (he would still score)
yogi
- Tuesday, August 09, 2005 at 14:44:13 (PDT)
I am so sad to report that I've just learned that Jerry Burk (class of 1962) was killed in a car accident this morning. I will miss our visits, his hugs, and the big smile that always came across his face when we would meet. Jerry was a sweet man, and a good friend.
Betty Joy Vaught (bjvaught@fishernet.org)
Roby, Tx USA - Tuesday, August 09, 2005 at 09:12:51 (PDT)
Only went my freshman year to Roby, ended up finishing in Rotan, of all places. Graduated in the grand old year of 1965. Really enjoyed discovering this website. Looking forward to coming to the reunion this year. God bless. Joe Kelley
Joe Kelley (jnkelley@cox.net)
Snyder, TX US of A - Monday, August 08, 2005 at 07:44:13 (PDT)
one of you Roby ladies that currently live in Roby answer her. I haven't lived in roby in 40 years, and still remember it as a kid...... what a great place.
Welcome to Rhonda (Kelley) Seymour "class of 62", write her at rbkellper@sbcglobal.net
Robby King "class of 83" email address is gniker@aol.com
Amy (Beauchamp) Few "class of 95" who still lives in Roby. amyfewfcjp@yahoo.com
If I have missed anyone write me an email...my company bought me a new laptop and I have been in change-over hell for about two weeks. I will try to get someone to post homecoming information (which is the weekend of Sept 20) over the next couple of days.
yogi
- Sunday, August 07, 2005 at 10:01:50 (PDT)
HI, I am thinking about marrying one of your alumni and moving to Roby. Please, tell me what it's like living there. Is the weather muggy? or Dry? I know it's hot but that's ok. Thanks for the space, JLHRVCA@aol.com
Judy Griffin (jfreesprt@aol.com)
Riverside, California U.S.A. - Saturday, August 06, 2005 at 09:45:13 (PDT)
Found this site through a friend and it is absolutely wonderful. I went to school in Roby for my 6th grade in 1962. I have two brothers, Joe Kelley who lives in Snyder and works at the prison. Jim Kelley who lives in Sweetwater and is the Chief of Police there. I work at one of the women's prisons in Gatesville (at least we are all on the right side of the law). I have many fond memories of Roby (we ended up moving and graduating from Rotan High School - me and Jim in 1968 and Joe in 1965) and am still in contact with a very few from Roby. Would love to hear from more as Roby (and Rotan, of course) are both great places and you just can't beat small towns and the love and help you get from them when you need these things the most. Rhonda Kelley Seymour rbkellper@sbcglobal.net
Rhonda Kelley Seymour (rbkellper@sbcglobal.net)
Gatesville, TX USA - Friday, August 05, 2005 at 10:31:41 (PDT)
Hey all you EXes. Nyle Field class of 85 here. Coaching for 13 years couldnt make it to any reunions! Well not coaching anymore and wondering about our 20th? Who is coming? Maybe moving to Los Angeles for a couple of months to break Wrigley into the modeling business. Anybody have contacts in LA for a place to stay? email me
Nyle Field (wrigley67@yahoo.com)
Lubbock, Texas USA - Wednesday, August 03, 2005 at 17:14:26 (PDT)
Homecoming activities will be on Friday September 30, and Saturday, October 1st. Letters to ex's will be sent out this week. Further information will follow at a later date.
Michelle McMillan (michelle@hargrovelaw.com)
Roby, TX - Wednesday, August 03, 2005 at 14:12:27 (PDT)
Omega wants to know if there is going to be a homecoming this year.
Omega Galan Hernandez (adamgalan@sbcglobal.net)
dallas, tx - Wednesday, August 03, 2005 at 07:00:30 (PDT)
Had not previously looked closely at the picture Adam posted for Omega. I think the boy 2nd in from the right on the second row is my uncle, Jimmy Foreman. Will send a note to my cousins and have uncle Jimmy look at it and also his sister, Juanita Monroe. Age-wise it looks like it would be him if the picture was made about 1939-1941
Joyce (Brashears) Vann (tootc@verizon.net)
Grapevine, TX USA - Friday, July 29, 2005 at 14:25:42 (PDT)
It's not me in the picture....I graduated in 1962, Ginger in 1966, Fenton in 1969, and I believe Carolyn Cauble graduated in 1957. BJ
Betty Joy (bjvaught@fishernet.org)
Roby, Tx USA - Friday, July 29, 2005 at 14:19:59 (PDT)
The Class of '95 will be having our 10 year reunion on the Friday & Saturday of Homecoming (Sept.30). Please contact me or Bryce (moorebryce@sbcglobal.net). We are trying to make sure we have correct addresses for everyone. Thanks!!
Amy (Beauchamp) Few (amyfewfcjp@yahoo.com)
Roby, Tx USA - Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 12:44:11 (PDT)
This picture is before my time by about 10-15 years. Fenton
Fenton Brown (dfb1950@hotmail.com)
Carrollton, Texas - Wednesday, July 27, 2005 at 18:55:26 (PDT)
Jonasue, the girl from in the top row looks like it might be my aunt Carolyn Cauble Long. I'll get daddy to look at it and see what he thinks. He might can name some others also.
Revis Cauble Leonard (Revisn@hotmail.com)
Uvalde, Texas - Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 16:58:47 (PDT)
Adam, about the recent picture you sent in.......I think the picture is more recent than 1940. Top row, left to right, the girls may be ____ Cauble, Judy (Ammons) Seeley (Class of 60), and Becky Summerlin. On the middle row, second from the right, is that Fenton Brown? On the first row, second from the left, Betty Joy and Ginger Melton? Really am enjoying reading the old archives and catching up on everybody. Jonasue
Jonasue (Ammons) Phillips (jsashorty@aol.com)
Ft. Worth, Texas USA - Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 16:03:08 (PDT)
you can correspond directly with "Roby" at roby_jackson@hotmail.com
yogi
- Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 07:36:23 (PDT)
Then a follow up letter from "Roby"..........
Thanks, I appreciate that. The furthest I can trace my lineage is to the Roby's of New York City in the mid-to-late 1800's. I really hope that something turns up. Please don't be mad because they are from New York. I read some of the jokes on your site (the practical-joking Penguin is my favorite) and I noticed that there was a marked dissaffection towards "Yankees". I am from California, if that's any better. My mother and her father (both are Robys) were born and raised in Louisiana. I look forward to any information you can gather. Sincerely, Roby.
yogi
- Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 07:34:22 (PDT)
I asked permission to post the letter that "Roby" sent me. See if anyone will help him out............
Hi, In my never-ending narcissistic pursuits, I typed my name into Google and found a city with the same name. This is amazing to me. I saw Roby High School, a water tower with Roby on it and such. Doubtless, your fine city has been around longer than I have. But the name Roby has been in my family for hundreds of years. Perhaps you can give me some of the history of your city. Maybe it was founded by someone in my family? That would be awesome! Thank You, Roby.
yogi
- Saturday, July 23, 2005 at 07:00:04 (PDT)

Guess Who Turned 50 Today, July 19 2005? Terry Lou (Posey) McWilliams!!! Happy Birthday from your little Brother.
Jeff Posey (POS2878@cs.com)
Roby, Tx USA - Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 19:28:39 (PDT)
a new email address for John Barry Hughey (64) jb_lrhughey@sbcglobal.com
new to the board ....
Nancye Ashley "class of 67" ... NAshley@HorizonLines.com
Jan (Ashley) Schoen "class of 65" ... jschoen@imailbox.com
Niels Kramwinkel "class of 94" ... Niels.Kramwinkel@gmx.net
yogi
- Sunday, July 17, 2005 at 08:24:50 (PDT)
Yogi, Omega (1949) thinks this picture was taken about 1940. Does anyone know for sure and does anyone recgonize anyone in the picure. This is like putting a 500 piece puzzle together HUH? Thanks Adam
Adam Galan
- Sunday, July 17, 2005 at 06:29:45 (PDT)
Just to advise, my sister Betty Long Allred, class of 53, passed away March 6 in Mossyrock, Washington. She had three sons and had been married 49 yrs.
Judy Long Jones (JUDALEAN1@wmconnect.com)
Lexington, Oklahoma USA - Wednesday, July 13, 2005 at 03:17:01 (PDT)
For the message board: The State Fair in Dallas with the Roby clan sounds like fun. Are you going this year? Perhaps Jan and I will can join you. Yogi, thanks for the website and the memories. Dianne Feagan, please e-mail me. I loved seeing you a few year back! ---------- Yogi, his part of the message is for you. Reading the message board brought back wonderful memories of Cricket and your Mom. Although it was tough times, I truly enjoyed the nights at your house playing 42 with Mary, Cricket, you and your friend (Tom?). And playing with sweet little Mary Jo. Hard to believe that she isn't still a baby! I loved your mother so. Such a sweet lady! And Cricket was a great friend. Periodically I think of her and still feel the lose. I was lucky enough to see Cricket when she was in Baylor for heart surgery. I moved away from Dallas soon after. I talked to her a couple more times, but did not get to see her again. My life is better because I knew all of you. You taught me much about courage and stength. Thanks! Nancye
Nancye Ashley (NAshey@HorizonLines.com)
Plano, TX USA - Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 21:12:19 (PDT)
Thought some of you that knew Dwaine Rivers (our class of 1976) might take a look at the San Antonio Christian Business Chamber of Commerce's site. Dwaine is this month's speaker. http://christianbusiness chamber.com. He's the President of Eagle Valley Homes in San Antonio.
Revis Leonard (Revisn@hotmail.com)
Uvalde, Texas - Tuesday, July 12, 2005 at 08:18:07 (PDT)
CONNIE MOORE,SORRY I FORGOT YOUR LAST NAME. I THINK YOU HAVE A GREAT IDEA, ABOUT THE PICTURES. I HAVE A PICTURE YOU MAY BE INTRSTED IN FOR HAMLIN. MY GRANDFATHER,GUS JARNAGIN, HAD ONE OF THE FIST MEAT MARKETS IN HAMLIN. BETSY SEGOVIA IS MY OLD DAUGHTER. I USE TO WORK IN HAMLIN. I LIVE ON THE OLD HOME PLACE. ITS FUNNY YOU LEAVE HOME YOU THINK YOU WILL NEVER LIVE THERE AGAIN. WELL, HERE I AM & GLAD I'M HERE. THE LORD PUTS US WHERE HE WANTS US TO BE.I HAD A STROKE IN 2002, 4 MO. LATER MY HUSBAND HAD ONE. IF WE HAD BEEN LIVING IN FT. WORTH I DON'T KNOW HOW WE COULD HAVE MADE IT. THANKS TO THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE IN ROBY WE MADE. THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE ROBY. THANK YOU YOGI, FOR ALL YOU DO. JANE NOWLIN
JANE JARNAGIN NOWLIN (melvanowlin@sbcglobal.net)
ROBY, TEXAS USA - Monday, July 11, 2005 at 20:56:26 (PDT)
Welcome to Mike Goodrum from the "class of 73" ..... his email address is serendipidious@yahoo.com
yogi
- Monday, July 11, 2005 at 05:19:28 (PDT)
It was a plesant surprise to find this web site.
mike goodrum (serendipidious@yahoo.com)
Reserve, La. USA - Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 20:46:33 (PDT)
Okay, Class of 65. We're getting close to tracking everyone down. But, help, help, help! Does anyone have any information on Fermin Gutierrez, Mary Flippo, Jan Ashley, Joanna Basher, John Whitworth, Joe Kelly, Sue Joplin. Or, if you have info on their younger/older siblings, I might try contacting them first. Many thanks.
Joyce (Brashears) Vann (tootc@verizon.net)
Grapevine, TX USA - Sunday, July 10, 2005 at 19:37:05 (PDT)
Please note my corrected e-mail address for the directory
Virginia (Ginger Simmons) Houchins (jhouchins@wvva.net)
Lindside, WV 24951 - Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 18:39:56 (PDT)
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Michelle McMillan (michelle@hargrovelaw.com)
- Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 17:26:38 (PDT)
JoAnn(Gatewood)Terry Class of 1965, completed her second surgery last week to remove another cancer from her brain. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers. If anyone is in the Roby area this weekend, Bobbie and Linda her sisters are throwing Mike and JoAnn a SURPRISE!!! 40th Anniversary Party Sat. night at Jeremy Terry's house. It's Sat. July 9th from 6-8 pm. Jeremy lives East of Roby off of Hwy 180, turn left onto CR ?? Well you turn left instead of right at the chicken coops. If you don't know where the chicken coops are you aren't from around here. They would love for anyone to come. Remember it's a SURPRISE!!!
Michelle McMillan (michelle@hargrovelaw.com)
Roby, TX - Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 17:16:50 (PDT)
My eight and twelve year old granddaughters had a big laugh when they saw my first grade picture that Adam Galan posted; they said that I had really "scary" hair! I thought we looked very cute.
Sally Beck Sims (simssallysims@cs.com)
Dallas, Texas - Wednesday, July 06, 2005 at 13:52:21 (PDT)
Adam Galan wants to know if everyone looks the same now as they did in the First Grade "47-48". He says he does.
yogi
- Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 14:34:37 (PDT)
Welcome to Brad Horton, class of "81". You can write him at vphq@aol.com .
You can ask him about Roby life because he is a Roby resident.
yogi
- Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 14:28:18 (PDT)
and another............
Karie (Martin) Turner, class of "89". Her email address is oooKarie@aol.com
yogi
- Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 07:59:59 (PDT)
Hey ... I missed one Jonasue (Ammons) Phillips, class of "63". Her email address is jsashorty@aol.com
yogi
- Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 05:50:57 (PDT)
Hope everyone had a great "Fourth" and has their minds right to get back to work.
Welcome to Judy (Long) Jones, Class of "60". Write her at JUDALEAN1@wmconnect.com
and Dearal Beddo, class of "45". His email is dwbeddo906@aol.com
yogi
- Tuesday, July 05, 2005 at 05:44:58 (PDT)

I heard that Homecoming may not happen this year. Let me know, please.
Cynthia Kiker (realhouse@gilanet.com)
Reserve, NM USA - Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 22:36:45 (PDT)

what a wonderfull work you are doing here
nwa guy (nwaguy@mugu.com)
lome, togo togo - Monday, June 27, 2005 at 02:09:32 (PDT)
Anyone here from the class of '72?
Ricardo (RicoR1955)
- Sunday, June 26, 2005 at 20:23:55 (PDT)
I went to the high school homecoming two years ago and did not find anyone from my graduating class of 1951. Please let me know I am not the only surviving member. We are not that old!!! Dorothy (Wallace) Cook - class of '51
Dorothy (Wallace) Cook (billanddorothy@grandecom.net)
Odessa, TX USA - Sunday, June 26, 2005 at 17:21:58 (PDT)
I moved the older comments in the message board to Archive #6. At the bottom of this board is all of the comments over the last 4-1/2 years in pages Archive 1 - 6 in date order. If I leave it all in one board it just takes too long to load.
yogi
- Sunday, June 26, 2005 at 09:34:50 (PDT)
Adam wrote me this morning that it is actually his 42nd .... boy is he in trouble.
yogi
- Friday, June 24, 2005 at 06:16:42 (PDT)
Congratulations to Mary and Adam Galan on their 43rd anniversary. That is quite an accomplishment .... for her. You must be a good man Adam.
yogi
- Thursday, June 23, 2005 at 20:16:45 (PDT)
Calling all Class of '65. Donald (Kiker) and I are STILL trying to plan a 40th (UGH!) reunion during Roby Homecoming this Fall. Please forward your email and/or postal mailing address and/or phone number for any/all members of our Class. If you know of any deceased members, please also forward that info to us. "Googling" and "Yahoo People Search" is proving next to impossible as a tracking device. Thanks, in advance, for your help.
Joyce (Brashears) Vann (tootc@verizon.net)
Grapevine, TX USA - Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 15:12:28 (PDT)
I am trying to locate a "jimmie smith" who lives in georgia or alabama, usa. he served in Viet Nam, in the us army in 1965 - 1966. Went by the nickname of "smittie". he was assigned to the 120th transportation company in tan son nhut, VN. very important that I contact him. If anyone can help me, I would greatly appreciate it. thank you!
manny (narty141@comcast.net)
philadelphia, pa usa - Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 11:38:41 (PDT)
"....there are places I remember, long ago though some have changed...some forever not for better ... some have gone and some remain ..." Beatles 65 "In My Life"
When I first heard those words ... a year out of Roby High .. I started to understand the "shared" human experience. I heard them again this morning "Fathers Day"...40 years later. Wow.
Last weekend Gary Don & Bobbie ... Hershy & Joyce ... Lee & I met in Fredricksberg to make some "new good-ol times". Boy, did we. How great to be connected all the way back. How can you ever forget the times and the people who make up your life. I have had calls this morning from both daughters and will talk to them again before the day is over. My wife suprised me with Ranger tickets, my daughters with new shirts and a shopping trip to Circuit City. Faith - Family - Friends. Sometimes I feel like Jimmy Stewart ... "Its a wonderful life".
yogi
- Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 08:29:12 (PDT)
Have some new names for the directory and for you to welcome to the site.
James (Doc) W. Johnson, Class of 45, dmjohnson@bwoodtx.com
H. C. (Mutt) Bettis, Class of 45, h.bettis@sbcglobal.net
Raymond Grametbaur, Class of 69, regnjg@aol.com
Omega (Galan) Hernandez, Class of 49, adamgalan@sbcglobal.net">
yogi
- Sunday, June 19, 2005 at 05:50:15 (PDT)

Looking for Vickie & Valerie Austin. Moved to Roby from Abilene High. Vickie would have graduated in 69 or 70. Vickie always had a car with the License plate "VAL"
Jan Mahan Couch (vjcouch@earthlink.net)
Kemp, Texas USA - Wednesday, June 15, 2005 at 15:11:20 (PDT)

DEAR YOGI, THANKS SO MUCH FOR THIS WONDERFUL WEBSITE, GIVING US THE OPPORTUNITY TO KEEP UP WITH OTHERS WE HAVE KNOWN, AND COMMUNICATE WITH THEM .. JUST THIS WEEK BECAUSE OF THE ROBY SITE, I RECIEVED AN EMAIL FROM RAYMOND AND JAYNE GRAMETBAUR, IT WAS GREAT TO HEAR FROM THEM, AND ABOUT THEIR CHILDREN.
becca frierson (toodledous@yahoo.com)
Sweetwater , Tx. USA - Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 21:51:39 (PDT)

I just wanted to let those of you that remember Robert Grametbaur that he has passed away. Robert was 52 yrs old and lived in Breckenridge I believe. Don't know the reason for death, his obit was in the San Angelo paper. Robert was a 72 grad of Roby High. Robert was Mr Earlys' right hand man. Those of you may remember Mr Early was the janitor for years. The lake is still dry send us some water !!! We were wanting some input on a GOLF TOURNEY to be a part of the homecoming activities.?? If you have any thoughts on this, please email me or the homecoming committee. Homecoming is this year and we thought this might be a fun thing to do on Sat. morning or after the meeting. I can help with that if there is enough interest to make it worth the while .. everyone would be able to play in this tourney !!!
BECCA (toodledous@yahoo.com )
Sweetwater , Tx usa - Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 21:45:46 (PDT)

Does anyone know what happened to the W.O. (Flea) Stephens family, that lived south of Roby? Clyde Kitchens
Clyde Kitchens (clyde_43@sbcglobal.net)
Odessa, Texas U.S.A. - Friday, June 10, 2005 at 11:17:53 (PDT)
I started to school in Longworth Texas in the 1950s.My teachers name was Belle Glazner. Does anyone know what happened to her? Thanks, Clyde Kitchens
Clyde Kitchens (clyde_43@sbcglobal.net)
Odessa, Texas U.S.A. - Friday, June 10, 2005 at 11:13:41 (PDT)
I hope you are able to get this pic i am sending .. let me know if you don't .... this is 2 wks ago .. a golf tourney our 2nd we played in at maxwell golf in abilene there were 25 womens teams and we won the FIRST FLIGHT ...we were super excited !! We as a team and as individuals have really come a long way in the past 3 yrs of playing sometimes together ... we had to be serious to win .. and usually we are just having a good time .. but we were ready for the tast of winners and $$$$ from l to right SANO UPSHAW ..Roby CONNIE SMITH --Mccaulley the gofl pro at that course Dave Hand BECCA FRIERSON --Sweetwater BAMBI SHIPP --Fluvanna
BECCA
- Sunday, June 05, 2005 at 20:25:15 (PDT)
Welcome to Jane (Jarnagin) Nowlin "Class of 63" Her email address is melvanowlin@sbcglobal.net
Vernon Daniel's email address has changed ... vernondaniel@comcast.net
yogi
- Sunday, June 05, 2005 at 12:22:39 (PDT)
Yogi, wanted to share with you mine and Scott's pride & joy, Cody is 7 years old, Chianne is 4 and Gracie is 16 months. They are so much fun and they think we are great!! Wish we'd had them first. Enjoyed the pictures of your "grands", they are precious. Later. Dianne Feagan
yogi
- Sunday, June 05, 2005 at 12:08:49 (PDT)
I ENJOYED ALL THE NOTES FROM DIFFERENT ONES. REALLY ENJOYED PICTURES OF MRS. MC CAIN. I HOPE MORE PEOPLE PUT THEIR EMAILS SO WE CAN CONTACT THEM. JANE JARNAGIN NOWLIN
JANE JARNAGIN NOWLIN (melvanowlin@sbcglobal.net)
ROBY, TEXAS USA - Saturday, June 04, 2005 at 10:42:34 (PDT)
The homecoming commitee is looking for new members. The current commitee is having to step down due to other obligations. Homecoming is this year, therefore it is urgent that anyone interested get in contact with us as soon as possible. We need help. Contact us at tthomson@roby.esc14.net or call Darry Thomson at (325)776-2563.
Darry Thomson (tthomson@roby.esc14.net)
Roby, Texas usa - Monday, May 16, 2005 at 10:45:47 (PDT)
Searching for info on my grandparents who were in Roby, Tx., my grandfather was James Lemuel Hollers, wife, Mattie Elizabeth (Mayes) Hollers. He was a Methodist Circuit Riding Preacher, one son that I know of was born in Roby, Tx., Hardy Warren Hollers. Does anyone recall a John Albert Hollers who attended Roby Hi School in 1938? Please respond.
Joyce (Hollers) Jones (nanajoyce123@aol.com)
Longview, TX USA - Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at 06:41:13 (PDT)
Hello everyone. Don Kiker and Joyce Brashers came to New Mexico to see George and me about 6 weeks ago. we had a very good time with them. They missed the Elk tho. The Elk were down off the mountain today. They come down to the stream behind our house. They [the people in NM ] call that stream a river! George and I are not sure it is even a stream! Anyway we enjoy it here and miss seeing you all. Donald and Sharron told me how much fun you all had at the state fare. Would have loved to have seen you all.
Cynthia Kiker (realhouse@gilanet.com)
Reserve, NM USA - Wednesday, May 04, 2005 at 23:03:49 (PDT)
It has been a while since I bragged about my grandchildren..Luke age 4-1/2 and Faith 11 months. This photo was taken at the Arboretum in Kansas City. Luke and him mom Kim were up visiting her sister Traci who will have a (brother / sister) for Faith around her birthday. Luke is into Star Wars and Faith is into her tongue.
yogi
- Tuesday, April 19, 2005 at 18:50:33 (PDT)
We have had some outside people using the message board for commercial purposes. It has caused some missed or dropped posts. If you have posted a message and it seems to drop out after a while....please repost. I am trying to protect the site so we can continue using it ...
yogi
- Monday, April 18, 2005 at 09:41:04 (PDT)
Shad (class of 75) and Gale Holcomb lost their 10 year old son, Bryan, to cancer Monday. Ellis Funeral Home in Midland is in charge of arrangements. The funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday at St. Luke's Methodist Church in Midland and a grave-side service will be at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the Roby Cemetery. Please keep Shad, Gale and their two daughters in your prayers. Thank you.
Jen Holcomb (jenholcomb55@yahoo.com)
Roby, TX US - Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 10:30:04 (PST)
I have missed a few people over the last few days / weeks....
Welcomes go to ...
Coavert Lynn Hale .. Class of 58 .. thokum25760@aol.com
Billy Brzezinski .. Class of 84 .. billy@thepcigroup.net
Shannon Wilburn .. Class of 86 .. swilburn33@yahoo.com
yogi
- Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 09:23:01 (PST)
Yogi, would like to tell everyone that knows Omega (Galan) Hernandez, that her husband died this morning (Sunday) at approximately 1:43. Thanks Adam Galan 1960
Adam Galan (adamgalan@sbcglobal.net)
Dallas, TX - Sunday, March 20, 2005 at 16:13:06 (PST)
Mom is doing good still in ICU but hope to get out in the next day or two She is not breathing well and blood pressure is still up. Thanks for your prayers
Sandra Hurst (sandra.hurst@zipnet.us)
San Angelo, Tx - Saturday, March 19, 2005 at 08:21:11 (PST)
My Mom is having bypass surgery March 17th at 7:30 in the am. Please lift her up in prayer this is really a scary thing for she will be 81 next month. Margarette Simmons is a strong lady but her age is a little against her. Thanks classmates and other friends.
Sandra Hurst (Simmons) (sandra.hurst@zipnet.us)
San Angelo, Tx - Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 18:54:10 (PST)
Happy Birthday "Baby" Jo. You spent your first two years in Roby. That makes you a "Fisher County Girl" and a blessing from GOD. .... your brother and admirer
yogi
- Monday, March 14, 2005 at 10:26:55 (PST)
Wanted to tell Mary Jo Evans Happy Birthday!
Renelle Singleton (Nellfour@aol.com)
Seabrook, Texas - Monday, March 14, 2005 at 07:50:44 (PST)
Omega Galan Hernandez asked me about the school reunion this year. For anyone who knows Omega, her husband was sent home from the hospital with terminal cancer. He is not expected to live much longer. If anyone is interested in contacting her, email me and I will give you her phone number.
Adam Galan Jr (adamgalan@sbcglobal.net)
Dallas, TX USA - Sunday, March 06, 2005 at 06:03:03 (PST)
To the person looking for Brad Wilburn, a few years aqo Brad was working as a pilot for American Eagle Airlines, and based at LAX and later DFW. We worked together for a number of years there before I moved on to Northwest Airlines. You can probably call 1 800 774-2000 and find someone who can tell you if he is still there. If that number is old, just search for American Eagle, DFW. Hope this helps. Johnny Howard "63"
Johnny Howard (Jetjohn2@cs.com)
Olden, Texas USA - Saturday, March 05, 2005 at 14:35:06 (PST)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GOES OUT TO BAMBI MOORE SHIPP!!! ON TUESDAY THE 8TH SHE WILL BE ............... OLDER !!! BUT NONE THE LESS... SHE DOESN'T LOOK IT !! KEEP UP THE GOOD LIVING GIRLFRIEND!!
Becca (toodledous@yahoo.com)
Sweetwater , tx usofa - Friday, March 04, 2005 at 23:57:29 (PST)
I am searching for mike and brad wilburn class of 77 and 79 roby high school. I attended school with both in lexington, ohio before they moved to roby texas in the fall of 1975. my last visit with mike was 1986 in seymour, texas he was currently employed with halliburton. mike might be in the airline bus. nowdays as is brad. if you know of their wherebouts or know an email address, please email me. there was also two wilburn girls to graduate in the 80's sometime. the family might have moved to the abilene texas area some time ago. thank you rick hidinger.
rick hidinger (hidinger9802@earthlink.net)
west liberty , ohio usa - Friday, March 04, 2005 at 19:39:48 (PST)
I just wanted to share with everyone, that Hubert Young is going to be a granddaddy on or around the tenty of March.Since I don't have any of my own, I'll share the news about Hubert and Nancys'. There daughter, is having a boy. Just thought some of you would like to know.
Cynthis [ McClure] Kiker (realhouse@gilanet.com)
Reserve, NM USA - Monday, February 28, 2005 at 00:11:59 (PST)
I was having lunch with my parents in Dickey's BBQ when Mr McCormick was giving out samples of Mr. Mac's peanut brittle. I waited until we got home to eat the sweet treat and found it to be very tasty. I read the story on the back of the candy and was curious to learn more about the McCormick family in Roby. It took me alittle while to find the web page, but I did find it and just had to write about this fine candy synonymous with Roby Tx. Thanks, Maria
Maria Mattice (mmattice18@yahoo.com)
Plano, Texas USA - Sunday, February 27, 2005 at 22:24:02 (PST)
I graduated high school in 1976. Can someone tell me how I can go about purchasing annuals for the 70's and finding information about sports honors and awards received?
RPWIll (rpwill@academicplanet.com)
Breckenridge, Texas USA - Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 12:09:48 (PST)
a welcome is due some folks......sorry you have to wait on me ....
Jo Ann (Doyle) Hardin who graduated in 1959. Her email address is Doc@VIPTx.net,
Then Barbara (Mash) Justiss "Class of 59" and Johnny Justiss "Class of 57". Both can be written at bjustiss@fivearea.com
If you ever have anything you would like to put here on the message board just click the link at the top of the page and a comment box will open up...... type in what you want and push the send button. If you make a mistake or something doesn't turn out like you wanted it to ... I come along and fix things almost every day. Don't be afraid to post something. If you have photos and have a question .... just write me. We are always looking for ....Current News .... Old News .... Photos .... Funny Stories.
I just renewed my subscription to the Roby paper. Just send $22.50 to 114 E. Sammy Baugh Ave. Drawer A . Drawer A Rotan Tx 79546 or phone (325)735-2562. Fisher county needs your money ... and it won't be bad for the Donhams either.
yogi (yogi@robytexas.com)
- Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 13:41:06 (PST)
I found your site by accident and I love it. Someone needs to pass the word to Hamlin to do the same. Good job guys!!! Hey Michele!
Sheila Lincoln-Martinez (sheila.martinez@aa.com)
arlington, tx usa - Thursday, February 17, 2005 at 18:40:48 (PST)
Yogi, I have a new website to add to your listings. www.fisherjonestitle.com The site is fairly new and they are still working on it but the old pictures in it are really neat to look at.
Michelle McMillan (michelle@hargrovelaw.com)
Roby, Texas - Friday, February 11, 2005 at 13:49:52 (PST)
Yogi, While driving to Gorman Tx to see my grannie, I was thinking of her husband my best friend W.C. Browning and his involvement with Mr. McC, and listening to Allen Jackson I thought of what would be the ideal thing as the "Formula for success". And here's how it goes: To do what I do, hearing someone say your ideal will never amount to anything. Believing in yourself and dedication, and pride-and never ever quit. The taste of Texas is just an ideal. The late W.C. Browning Gorman, Texas
McCormick family (Mr_Mcroby1@Hotmail.com)
Dallas, Tx USA - Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 18:51:17 (PST)
Yogi, Just a update on Mr.Mc's Peanut. My son Brady is working with Petro Stopping Center Truck stop in Weatherford Tx., Rudy's Country store & Bar-B-Q off the McCormick exit in Denton,Tx. Also a chain of Courtyard by the Marriott and Wes-T-Go Convenience store in Roby, Tx. Keeping the best little town in Texas on the map is our family goal. Thank's McCormick family
McCormick family (Mr_Mcroby1@Hotmail.com)
Dallas, Tx USA - Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 18:14:01 (PST)
I was so excited to find the Mr. Mc's peanut patties when I was Christmas shopping at the Galleria at Texas Treasures. My mother was actually born in Gorman TX and enjoyed the story and of course the peanut patties!!! Glad you can find these in Dallas! Theresa Mullins
Theresa Mullins (tntmullins@sbcglobal.net)
Dallas, TX USA - Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 14:34:14 (PST)
Here are some photos sent in by David Doyle....this was the 45th reunion of the "Class of 57" a couple of years ago...
The attached pictures are the ones we took of the group. The names are added for those who did not attend.
#1- The spouses of the class members.
#2- The ladies of the class. Front row (L to R) Fern West, Dorothy O'Briant, Myrtle Beth Hale, Jane Ammons, Joretta Kincaid, Bobbie Mauldin, Back Row: Carolyn Cauble, Barbara Palmer, Janice Murff, Evelyn Hughs, Tommie Bolton, Bonnie Barnes, Lucille Wilburn.
#3- The whole group of class members.
#4- The male class members. Front row (L to R) Covert Hale, Tommy Ammons, Tommy Gilliam, Dave Doyle, Ray Heinrichs, Glendal Ballinger, Back Row: Charles Holland, Mike Young, Fred Palmer, Alton Rollins, Doug Simmons, Vernon Daniel, Doug Kennedy.
We had a great time and were surprised by the sizrnout.
yogi
- Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 06:15:18 (PST)

Here are some additions to the directory .. welcome to all
Bryan Mauldin "Class of 91" bmauldin@hotmail.com
Perla Sanchez (current Roby resident) "Class of 2001" psanchez1300@yahoo.com
David Doyle "Class of 57" davedoyle@starstream.net
Vernon Daniel "Class of 57" vernonhd@aol.com
yogi
- Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 05:54:53 (PST)
Last week I attended a State and Federal committee meeting organized by our local Chamber of Commerce. We invited a representative from Governor Perry's office, a representative from Rep. Connaway's office and a past employee of Congressman Stenholm's office, who is still very active in State and Federal government. Folks, Roby may be small, but the effects of Roby and it's people reach far and wide. The representative from the Governor's office was Kevin Christian, a 1996 graduate of RHS and the representative from Stenholm's office was James Beauchamp, son of Joe Beauchamp, class of 69, and nephew of Rex and Abel Beauchamp. I was so proud of Roby's representation at this meeting. Pretty impressive for a little West Texas town!
Gay Nell Cherry (gcherry@rpmh.net)
Sweetwater, Texas USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2005 at 14:07:31 (PST)
I just wanted to add to what Terry Lou already posted. We are so proud of our guys at Roby High School. Once again we had an awesome year in football! To see a list of All-District picks, Big-Country Picks, and the TSWA All-State picks go to the school website at www.roby.esc14.net.
Michele Terry (myterry@roby.esc14.net)
Roby, TX - Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 11:58:38 (PST)
Congratulation to Joe Posey, son of Jeff and Phiny Posey and grandson to Ted and Gloria (Stuart) Posey. Joe is a Junior at Roby. He was named by the Abilene Reporter News as All-Big Country Class A Defensive MVP, First Team Linebacker, and Honorable Mention Running back. Others from Roby making the Honorable Mention List: QB J.W. Chick,OL Hunter Stuart, son of Brad & Glenna Stuart, WR Brent Scherwitz, son of Terry & Shelley (Thompson) Scherwitz, DL Matthew Pippin. Way to go guys
Terry Lou McWilliams (terrylou5@yahoo.com)
Roby, Tx - Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 05:38:31 (PST)
Welcome goes to John Branson "Class of 52" johnbranson@sbcglobal.net
also to Cynthia (McClure) Kiker "Class of 65" realhouse@gilanet.com
and an address change for Hershey Cordell hershellcordell@charter.net
yogi
- Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 18:25:26 (PST)
My brother Mark sent me your website tonight and I had so much fun reading it. You're really doing a good job of keeping that little town together. Thanks. My two brothers, my mother and I moved to San Angelo from Roby in 1972. Two of us live in San Angelo today, one in Dallas, and my mother in Sylvester. We still go to Sylvester about every month or two to see my mother. My older brother farms at Sylvester, my mother owns a big house in the NW corner of Sylvester, and I just bought a small lot and "beat up" house at Sylvester. We enjoy it there and still love to go back "home" and hang out. Good job on your website and I'll come back and visit frequently. Tymn Comest, San Angelo TX. Class of 1975
Tymn Combest (combest@gte.net)
- Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 18:17:04 (PST)
Yogi, Oh what a special celebration for a 90 year young precious lady that was enjoyed in Brownwood on Saturday January 08.Just some of those attending the celebration was Larry and Elaine Field,Susan Childs and husband Bill,Teddy Krall along with myself and wife Teresa.Please see attached picture of Mrs.McCain and her son Charles.
Jerry Neves
- Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 18:11:23 (PST)
I drove through town in Oct. and recognized almost nothing. This says as much about my memory as it does about change in Roby. My current email is coprolite19147@yahoo.com Roby is still a great little town and the place that was most influential in my life.
Jack Whitmire (coprolite19147@yahoo.com)
Philadelphia, Pa USA - Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 17:19:12 (PST)
CLASS OF 1955!!! I HAVE BEEN DRAFTED TO HELP WITH THE 50TH REUNION OF THE CLASS OF 1955. LONDA BEA SAYS SHE NEEDS SOME HELP WITH ADDRESSES OF ANY AND ALL OF THE CLASS OF 1955 AND ANY OTHERS WHO WOULD BE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING. TENTATIVE PLANS ARE TO HOLD THEREUNION IN ABILENE AT ONE OF THE NUMEROUS HOTELS/MOTELS. ONE OR TWO NIGHTS WITH A DINNER AND PLENTY OF TIME FOR VISITING. ANY HELP WITH ADDRESSES/PHONE NUMBERS OF THE FOLLOWING WILL BE APPRECIATED. TOLLY AMMONS,JIMMY BARNES,JOHN CUNDIEFF, DON BURDITT,BARBARA FARLEY, ALICIA MARTINEZ,TOMMY WARREN. I THINK WE HAVE THE REST OF THE CLASS BUT PLEASE SEND ANY ADDRESSES YOU MAY HAVE. THANKS, JOHN BRANSON ('52) johnbranson@sbcglobal.net
John Branson (johnbranson@sbcglobal.net)
Roby, Texas USA - Friday, January 14, 2005 at 12:59:04 (PST)
Hey there!! I stopped by the Centennial and bought those cute peanut patties. The history is behind the makings of these is interesting and seems to go with the town. What a cute idea and how retro. Keep selling them. They are soooo good and goes well with this town. Thanks, Pamela
Pamela Seigler (pamela_seigler2002@yahoo.com)
Arlington, Texas USA - Monday, January 10, 2005 at 20:42:14 (PST)