Gilmore, Mercer descendants gather for annual reunion
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Descendants of Lewis Gilmore and Stella Vance Mercer met on June 28 the Fairfield Local School for their annual family reunion, with 146 in attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. Mercer were parents of eight daughters: Bess Duncan, Opal Murray, Maxine Patton, Frances Wiggins, Jeannette Miller, Jane Cannon, Hilda Lucas, and Kathryn Karnes. Each year, one family serves as host; and this year, the hosts were Duane and Marilyn Miller and family of Hillsboro.
The following relatives and friends attended from the Miller branch of the family: Duane and Marilyn Miller, Angela Miller, and Allen and Stacey Miller Blevins; Amanda Blevins, Mark, Abby, and Mason Moore; Ryan Miller and Penny Tira, Aailyah Carter, and Mikayla Carter; Marlene Hedrick Miller and Bob Barger; Neil and Ryker Miller; and Josh Lyle.
From the Duncan branch of the family, those in attendance were as follows: Becky Simmons Fritz; Lew Duncan; Joshua and Lindsay Houck,
Alexis, and Hannah; Eric and Amanda Houck Scott and Kailyn; Helen Duncan; Mike and Cheri Duncan Hazelbaker and Jayson; Jerica Hazelbaker, Jayden and Jasmine Comer; Pat Duncan; Jeff and Lydia Duncan, Scott Duncan and Sarah Howard, Grace Duncan and Ryan DuPerow; Jason and Libby Duncan McNeal; Janet Duncan Martin, Cory and Nathan; Kevin and Joyce Duncan Smith, Lucas Cosler and Erik Smith.
Those attending from the Murray branch were: Tom and Jeanne Murray Boyle; Dave and Carol Lynne Boyle Gustin; Brent and Kristen Gustin Stangle Carter, Kyntara and Kaydalyn Stangle; Jared and Erin Gustin Miller, Tressel and Jocelyn; Ryan and Kara Gustin Dame; Brent and Ellen Boyle Zink and Megan; Nathan and Susan Zink; Terri Boyle; Jared and Bridgette Boyle Warner, Isabella, Adeline and Eleanore; Jim and Jan Murray VanDervort; Vic and Matthew VanDervort; Nic and Erika VanDervort Miller; and Dave and Valerie VanDervort Reed.
From the Patton branch, the following attended: Joann and Tom Patton; Glenda Hollar; Diane Berry; Ian and Courtney Patton Keeler; Jennifer and Dennie Patton; Sara Moore, Jacob Pollack, and Cohen Pollack; Randy and Kaytlyn Roush; Jerry and Mary Patton; and Kathyn Patton Gedney,
Annaleigh, Montanna and Ellianna.
Those attending from the Lucas branch were as follows: Hilda Mercer Lucas; Richard and Peggy Lucas; Kevin and LuAnn Lucas Roe; Landry and Abby Roe; Katie Roe Pryor, Payton and Paisley; Rob and Lynette Lucas McCray; Blake and Molly McCray Matesic, Luca and T.D.; Chase and Mackenzie McCray Henson; Bert McCray; Phyllis Lucas Garrison; Scott Garrison; Franklin and Jan Lucas; Hallie Lucas Andrews and Ella; Charlie and Kathy Lucas Nutter, Chris, Luc, and Jenny; and Otis and Todd Wagner.
The members of the Karnes branch attending were as follows: Kathryn Mercer Karnes, Lee, Darlene, and William Karnes; Nancy Karnes; Steven
and Patti Karnes, Patrick Karnes and Linssey Wheeler, Tara and Bryn Karnes.
After a bountiful carry-in dinner, the afternoon was spent visiting, reminiscing, looking at memorabilia, pictures from previous reunions, and enjoying each other’s company.
Everyone is looking forward to the next reunion, to be held June 27, 2010.[[In-content Ad]]
Mr. and Mrs. Mercer were parents of eight daughters: Bess Duncan, Opal Murray, Maxine Patton, Frances Wiggins, Jeannette Miller, Jane Cannon, Hilda Lucas, and Kathryn Karnes. Each year, one family serves as host; and this year, the hosts were Duane and Marilyn Miller and family of Hillsboro.
The following relatives and friends attended from the Miller branch of the family: Duane and Marilyn Miller, Angela Miller, and Allen and Stacey Miller Blevins; Amanda Blevins, Mark, Abby, and Mason Moore; Ryan Miller and Penny Tira, Aailyah Carter, and Mikayla Carter; Marlene Hedrick Miller and Bob Barger; Neil and Ryker Miller; and Josh Lyle.
From the Duncan branch of the family, those in attendance were as follows: Becky Simmons Fritz; Lew Duncan; Joshua and Lindsay Houck,
Alexis, and Hannah; Eric and Amanda Houck Scott and Kailyn; Helen Duncan; Mike and Cheri Duncan Hazelbaker and Jayson; Jerica Hazelbaker, Jayden and Jasmine Comer; Pat Duncan; Jeff and Lydia Duncan, Scott Duncan and Sarah Howard, Grace Duncan and Ryan DuPerow; Jason and Libby Duncan McNeal; Janet Duncan Martin, Cory and Nathan; Kevin and Joyce Duncan Smith, Lucas Cosler and Erik Smith.
Those attending from the Murray branch were: Tom and Jeanne Murray Boyle; Dave and Carol Lynne Boyle Gustin; Brent and Kristen Gustin Stangle Carter, Kyntara and Kaydalyn Stangle; Jared and Erin Gustin Miller, Tressel and Jocelyn; Ryan and Kara Gustin Dame; Brent and Ellen Boyle Zink and Megan; Nathan and Susan Zink; Terri Boyle; Jared and Bridgette Boyle Warner, Isabella, Adeline and Eleanore; Jim and Jan Murray VanDervort; Vic and Matthew VanDervort; Nic and Erika VanDervort Miller; and Dave and Valerie VanDervort Reed.
From the Patton branch, the following attended: Joann and Tom Patton; Glenda Hollar; Diane Berry; Ian and Courtney Patton Keeler; Jennifer and Dennie Patton; Sara Moore, Jacob Pollack, and Cohen Pollack; Randy and Kaytlyn Roush; Jerry and Mary Patton; and Kathyn Patton Gedney,
Annaleigh, Montanna and Ellianna.
Those attending from the Lucas branch were as follows: Hilda Mercer Lucas; Richard and Peggy Lucas; Kevin and LuAnn Lucas Roe; Landry and Abby Roe; Katie Roe Pryor, Payton and Paisley; Rob and Lynette Lucas McCray; Blake and Molly McCray Matesic, Luca and T.D.; Chase and Mackenzie McCray Henson; Bert McCray; Phyllis Lucas Garrison; Scott Garrison; Franklin and Jan Lucas; Hallie Lucas Andrews and Ella; Charlie and Kathy Lucas Nutter, Chris, Luc, and Jenny; and Otis and Todd Wagner.
The members of the Karnes branch attending were as follows: Kathryn Mercer Karnes, Lee, Darlene, and William Karnes; Nancy Karnes; Steven
and Patti Karnes, Patrick Karnes and Linssey Wheeler, Tara and Bryn Karnes.
After a bountiful carry-in dinner, the afternoon was spent visiting, reminiscing, looking at memorabilia, pictures from previous reunions, and enjoying each other’s company.
Everyone is looking forward to the next reunion, to be held June 27, 2010.[[In-content Ad]]