broadcaster shares cancer recovery journey
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Broadcaster Shares Cancer Recovery Journey
FocusSUMMER 2015
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
The Healing GardenPAGE 3
Spotlight on Success – NICUPAGE 4
Board of Directors NewsPAGE 4
Gifts from the HeartPAGE 5
2015 Employee DonorsPAGE 6
Asbury Hospice House UpdatePAGE 9
Gifts of Hope, Healing & LifePAGE 10
andy Swan was very aware of the disease called cancer. He lost his mother, Grace, in 1986 and his
sister, Wanda, is a cancer survivor. But even with the family history and covering news stories for many years related to cancer, the former WDAM-TV news anchor and news director of 38 years wasn’t prepared for the news he would get in May 2014. Randy began to have stomach pains after eating. Sometimes the pain would subside, but other times the pain would continue for hours. He went to the physician to begin ruling out possibilities, but one Monday morning the pain was so severe he asked his wife to drive him to the emergency room at Forrest General. In the following days a softball-size mass would be removed from his colon and he would be diagnosed with colon cancer. Randy recalls his thoughts. “I didn’t even realize that the mass was cancer. Everything happened quickly and I woke up my wife at 3 a.m. to say, what was that mass? She told me it was cancer and that I would have to undergo chemo for at least six months after recovering from surgery.” A new journey began for the Swan family and Randy completed chemo on New Year’s Eve 2015. “The journey was long, but I am so blessed. Many have had much more to endure than me. There were days that I could not lift my head off the pillow and my feet were like weights were tied to
them. I usually took one week to recover from chemo and then the next week I would work. So every other week I was able to get out and about.” Randy thinks of the many trips to the Cancer Center for chemo treatments. “I cannot begin to tell you how special the staff is at Hattiesburg Clinic Oncology and Forrest General Cancer Center.
“The greatest gift of the garden is the restoration
of the five senses.”- Hanna Rion
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I never arrived that I wasn’t greeted by a smile, energy and enthusiasm. They understand that they have to show the energy that you don’t have. There is a positive vibe in the air at all times. They are caring, compassionate and never make you feel as if they don’t have time to hear about your progress. They treat everyone the same and they are the best at what they do. I am here to tell you that they are the real deal! I could not have made it without them.” Randy says that he wishes he could share every story he heard while sitting in the waiting room. He notes, “God allowed me to have this disease so I could share my story and the stories of others. I met so many wonderful people who were on the same journey. I have been in the broadcasting field all my life and now I get to use my communication skills to carry a message very dear to my heart. Everyone knows someone who has been touched by this terrible disease.” Randy recently retired after over 40 years of an incredible career in the media. “Life comes into perspective when you are faced with life or death. I realized that I wanted more time to be with family. I miss my TV audience family, but they will see me
around. I’m just moving on to a new chapter. I want to say this in closing. Please don’t delay your screenings. They will save your life. I did not have my annual screenings. I owe so much to outstanding physicians, family and friends. It takes a team to fight cancer.” Because Randy has seen and experienced the long hours patients and families spend at the Cancer Center, he is now on a mission to put something in place to create an environment of peace and tranquility. “I want to be a part of something that can make a difference and give a diversion or brief escape from the cancer recovery journey. A place that patients, families and staff can enjoy. This outdoor garden will definitely brighten their day. That’s what it is all about!” ✦
Randy Swan fulfilled one of the items on his "bucket list" with a recent trip to the British Open.
Randy, Millie, Zoey and Ivey Swan
EDITOR’S NOTERandy Swan and his wife, Millie, are chairing the
Forrest General Healthcare Foundation’s 1952 Club that is focusing its fundraising efforts on The Healing Garden at Forrest General ’s Cancer Center. See page 3 for more
information about The Healing Garden.
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Forrest General Healthcare FoundationAnnounces The Healing Garden
he Healing Garden at Forrest General’s Cancer Center will offer patients, loved ones and visitors a quiet, outdoor
space away from treatment. The Garden’s purpose is to help reduce the stresses of illness and hospitalization, and will provide a serene environment for patients to reflect and heal. The Garden will be open to all, every day from dawn to dusk. It will feature an
entry arch, an honorarium/memorial plaza, walking path, a Stones of Wisdom fountain, a trellis walkway, a bird sanctuary, a picnic pavilion and shaded seating. Fundraising will be a collaborative effort between cancer survivors, families affected by cancer and the local community. ✦
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• Healing Garden Sign 2. Honorarium / Memorial Plaza
• Cor-Ten Tree Wall3. Concrete Walk
• Colored to reduce glare 4. Stones of Wisdom Fountain
• Soothing Water • Natural Materials • Landscape Art & Sculpture • Group Seating
5. Trellis 6. Picnic Pavilion
• Architectural Feature • Shade & Fans • Wired for Music • Group Seating
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THE HEALING GARDEN MASTER PLAN
DESIGN ELEMENTS:
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Information Stand • Healing Garden Sign2 Honorarium /
Memorial Plaza • Cor-Ten Tree Wall3 Concrete Walk • Colored to Reduce Glare
4 Stones of Wisdom Fountain • Soothing Water • Natural Materials • Landscape Art & Sculpture • Group Seating5 Trellis
6 Picnic Pavilion • Architectural Feature • Shade & Fans • Wired for Music • Group Seating
7 Bird Condos • Nature & Art8 Lawn Area
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• Cor-Ten Tree Wall3. Concrete Walk
• Colored to reduce glare 4. Stones of Wisdom Fountain
• Soothing Water • Natural Materials • Landscape Art & Sculpture • Group Seating
5. Trellis 6. Picnic Pavilion
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LEGEND
Forrest General Cancer Center
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Spotlight on SuccessNICU ROOFTOP TERRACE
ne of Forrest General Healthcare Foundation’s fundraising projects is the Rooftop Terrace, part of Forrest General’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. This outdoor living area is located in the NICU wing and provides
parents a restful place to escape the hospital setting while remaining near their tiny newborn. Completed in 2012, private donations funded the $100,000 project that includes seating areas and a peaceful fountain. ✦
Board of Directors NewsBOARD MEMBER PASSES
ames F. McKenzie, a member of the Forrest General
Healthcare Foundation board of directors, passed away recently. McKenzie was a charter member of the Foundation’s board, helping to define and direct the philanthropic arm of Forrest General since 2006. In a recent newspaper column, Robert St. John described McKenzie, “Jimmy McKenzie was a man of integrity. He was honorable, honest and a brilliant business attorney who possessed a great sense of humor. When one saw Jimmy McKenzie, there was no question – whatever he might be doing,one knew – that he was up to something good.” We appreciate the many good things McKenzie did, and because of that,
the Foundation and our community will miss him. ✦
FORREST GENERAL HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
t a recent board meeting, the Forrest General Healthcare Foundation Board welcomed new
board members, Joe Paul and Randy Swan.
Front row, left to right – Bill Oliver, Joe Paul, Lou Ann Poynter,
Terri Bell, David Johnson and Robin Strickland
Back row, left to right – Mack Grubbs, Ora Shaheed, FrankMcWhorter, Robert Donnell, Randy Swan,Betty Bly Hatten, the late Jimmy McKenzie,Butch Eavenson and Alphonso Willis
Board members not pictured – Charles Brown, Dave Bush, Troy Daniels, David Fortenberry, Gwen James, Frances Karnes, Hayden Mitchell, Joe Tatum, Ted Webb and Clint White ✦
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Gifts from the Heart
In Honor of Doctor’s Day 2015Dr. Ralph AbrahamDr. Katherine AlexisDr. William ArnettDr. Kate AsemeDr. Kevin BarkerDr. Hassan BehniayDr. G. Josh BlairDr. Kevin BlanchardDr. David BomboyDr. Harry ButlerDr. Mei-Chang (Mike) ChengDr. Richard ClatterbuckDr. Brandon ColemanDr. Steven FarrellDr. John FitzpatrickDr. Gardner FletcherDr. Neal GreggDr. Charles GriffithDr. John M. GuiceDr. Ahmad HaidarDr. Stephen HarlessDr. Lewis HattenDr. Charles HernandezDr. J. Michael HerringtonDr. Neal HolmDr. Bo HromDr. Wayne HughesDr. Oladipo KusemijuDr. Roberto Lopez-SantiniDr. Roger LottDr. Rodney LovittDr. George McGeeDr. Thomas MesserDr. David MorrisDr. Ujwal Reddy NeraveltaDr. Volkan OzduranDr. William PetersDr. Joseph PhillipsDr. Benjamin Rester
Dr. James RiserDr. Andrew RognessDr. Randolph RossDr. Joseph SalloumDr. Ali ShahshahanDr. Keith SimnichtDr. Steven StognerDr. Michael StonningtonDr. Georgia WahlDr. John WatsonDr. J. Michael WeaverDr. Clint WhiteDr. Raymond WhiteheadDr. Robert WilkinsDr. Alphonso WillisDr. W. Jeff Wilson
In Honor of Tom DunganDr. Beth Everett
In Honor of Dr. Lewis HattenForrest General Hospital Board of Trustees
In Honor of Charlotte Claire OliverBecky and Bill Oliver
In Honor of William C. OliverInstitute of Healthcare Executives and
Suppliers
In Honor of Bettie RossPam Breland
In Memory of Al ButlerLori and David Perkins
In Memory of Cecil J. CedatolDolores and Tommy Fairley
In Memory of Dr. Milam CottenBetty Cotten Lipscomb
In Memory of Lorita FinneganBecky and Bill Oliver
In Memory of Vicki GatesAaryanne and Rick Preusch
In Memory of Dr. Charles Edwin Guice, Jr.
Dr. Charles E. (Chuck) Guice III
In Memory of Herbert HartPam Breland
In Memory of JoAnn JohnsonSig FagerbergNola and Stephen Ladner
Fern St. PierreHelen and Marcel St. PierreJohn TyndallSaundra William
In Memory of Harvey M. LoftonMr. Fredric E. Jones
In Memory of James F. McKenzieDianna ChmelicekMartha V. DearmanDavid FortenberryDr. and Mrs. Lewis HattenBecky and Bill Oliver
In Memory of Frank McWhorter, Sr.Terri and Ross BellTonya CraftMargaret and Evan DillardJan JonesAaryanne and Rick PreuschW.E. Walker, M.D.
In Memory of Dr. David OwenGail and Terry HarperDr. and Mrs. Toxey M. MorrisMary Margaret Tatum
In Memory of Carey RevelsDavid Fortenberry
In Memory of Kenneth ShermanLinda and Ron Howell
In Memory of Frances Elizabeth Steele
Alice and Wilber Chambers
In Memory of Dr. Fred TatumMary Margaret Tatum
In Memory of Aubrey N. ThompsonThe Thompson Family
In Memory of Howard Devan WalkerJeanie Gail and Jeff BowmanDr. and Mrs. Eric HaleLibby and Leighton LewisPeggy L. McWhorterDr. and Mrs. Lewis J. MayardMartha and Carl NicholsonJanet Schuck Perry and Ralph PerryMr. and Mrs. Jay StaatsSuzanne and Howard Stroud
In Memory of Lucille R. WilliamsGwen James
In Memory of Charlie WoodAngel Molpus
March - July 2015
Honorariums and Memoriums
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Employee Donors
Kelli AinsworthBilly Ann AlexanderLakeshia Alexander
Kimberly AllenNina Allen
Dick AllisonFaye Alvarez
Stacy AmackerApril Anderson
Cynthia AndersonJoy Anderson
Miriam AndersonSandra AndersonSondra Anderson
Martha AndingCandice Applewhite
Greg ArmstrongKayla Arnold
Regina ArnoldRebekah Arrington
Johanna AustinFrances Aycock
Darlene BackstromKristen Baggett
Lisa BaileyCecilia BakerHarvey Baker
Sudha BanerjeeKristie BardingLaurie Barker
Ariquica BarnesAundra BarnesCaroline BarnesKesha BarnesTyquel BarnesUrsula BarnesBrandy Barnett
Lashonda BarnettMinnie Barton
Venkat BaskararajanDiana BasterJanet Basye
Janet BaucumSandra Baughman
Tina BazorSavannah BeckRachel Beech
Mia Bell
Trina BellUte Benge
Cornelia BennettRenee Crosby Bennett
Barbara Bennott
Molly BensonEileen Best
Tammy BickfordDawn BiglaneLametra Bilbo
Edward BinghamKasey Bishop
Rick BlackledgeDianne Blackston
Barbara Jenelle BlackwellKristen BlackwellRobbie Blackwell
Billie Ruth BlakeneyKaren Blanks
William BlanksAmber Bolden
Sharon Bolden-McLaurinElizabeth BolerMelissa Bolin
Patessa BoltonSatonya BoltonShareka Bolton
Cristal BondBrandi BooneIssac L. Boose
Deborah BoundsEmily BourneRuby BoykinLeslie Boyte
Mae Lang BradleyJody BreazealePam Breland
Deanna BrewerJennifer BrewerMegan Brewer
Steven BrittRose Ann BrittonAngela BroadusCarol BrolaskiNate Brooks
Solitah BrookshireAmanda BroomNedra Broom
Courtney BroomeBelynda BrownChrista Brown
Deborah BrownDiana Brown
Nawatta Brown
Temika BrownBeverly BryantDebbie BryantMattie BryantNiles Bryner
Amber BullockDonald BullockElaine Bullock
Tina BurroughsHayley BushMatt Bush
Christine BushaKaren ButlerRosa Byrd
Anthony CalabresePatricia Calabrese
Sam CaldwellJamie Campbell
Melissa CampbellLeigh Canoy
Melanie CantrellMitchell CarleyMegan CarlisleJeanne CarlsonAmy Carpenter
Donna CarpenterNancy CarpenterSerina CarpenterJanelle Carraway
Audrey Elizabeth CarrollAmy Carter
Ashlee CarterCharlene CarterCharles Carter
Charles “Richard” CarterPatricia CarterShirley Carter
Jill Cary
Hope CascioChandra Causey
Alfreda ChambersLaura ChambersWayne Chance
Amber ChancelorTashunda Chandler
Cristie ChapmanMikell Chatham
Dianna ChmelicekMollie CiegloKasheka Clark
Kerri ClarkPaula ClarkVicky Clems
Sharon CochranShelley CochranCheryl Coghlan
Ruby ColeEva Coleman
Krystal ColemanImesia Collins
Lisa ConnTimothy ConnWendy Cook
Jasmine CookeWanda CookseyBrenda S Cooper
Mary CooperSusan Corley
Randi CornwellJennifer Courcelle
Vanessa CoxSue Crabtree
Theresa CrabtreeBridgette Creagh
Deborah CreelStephanie CreelAgnes CrockerTaylor Crosby
Nancy CrossMichelle CrumblyPorche Crumedy
Mark CurtisJennifer Daniel
Troy DanielsCarnelius Dantzler
Theresa DartyEmanuel Rolland Daubon
Susan DavidsonBrittany DavisDeeidres Davis
Megan Davis-BourneAngela Denise Dearman
Martha DearmanBelinda DeloachTravis Deloach
Jennifer DewittMary DieckmanRuby DiGiovanni
Tanya DillCharlie Jean Dillard
Evan DillardWendy Dixon
Melinda DodsonChevelda Dortch Woodhouse
Kontesia DortonColton Dotts
Tiffany DouglasLindsey Driskill
Shirley DucksworthTheresa Dueitt
Donna DunawayBronwyn DyessRussell DykesStefanie Eason
Butch EavensonAndreia Echols
Amy EddinsChelsea Edwards
Steve EickKatherine Emmons
Diana ErnzenJacqueline Erves
Trudie EubanksChristina Evans
Sheri EzellLucious FairleyElizabeth Farlow
Teresa FavreDaMeka FelderVeronica FellsKelian Ferrill
Deborah FielderShannon Flaskamp
Regina FlukerDoris Fontenot
Vanesha FortenberryAnita FortnerSandra Fox
Rhonda FrenchMary Nan Fulmer
Greg FutrelJanet Gallaspy
Brandon GamblinAmanda Gammill
Cassidy GanasCrystal Garner
Nova GavinSuzanne Gentry-Wilson
Bridgett GeorgeMcKenzie George
Dimon GibsonJanie GilmoreSharie Gilner
Klarayanda GlassElease GodboltNatasha GordonDebbie GrahamMelissa GrahamTimothy GrahamZachery Graham
Shannon GramlingJames Graves
Names in bold are new donors since our last newsletter.
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Katherine “Nicki” GravesLisa Graves
Misty GravesCatherine Green
Christi GreenDana GreenVance Green
Shelia GregoryKierra Griffin
Shemeki GriffinMackie GriffithElizabeth Guice
Misty GuyLucretia Hall
Heather HallmanKade Hamilton
Mardease HamiltonTanisha HamiltonCynthia Hammett
Julie HammonPaula Hand
Josh HanibleAddie Harper
Donshell HarrisMarlene HarrisAnna Harrison
Aaron HartSylvia Hartfield
Vanessa HartfieldJessie HathornKarin Hathorn
Betty Bly HattenKristi HattenConnie HaukSerena Hayes
Audrey HazelwoodJudith HeiderReba Henage
Sharon HendersonStephanie Hendoson
Kenneth W. HendricksLaura HendryVirginia Henry
Alisha HensarlingHelen Elizabeth Hensarling
Silvion HensonAshley HenyT. J. HerrinChiquita Hill
Laura Lee HillmanHarweda HintonJames HintonJuliet Hinton
Mamie Carolynne HintonPat HintonRita Hinton
Tammie HintonJoshua Hitchcock
Susan HodaCarolyn HolcombAshley HolfordKristie Holland
Linda HolmesDana Hooks
Jena HopkinsDeidre Horne
Camela HowardRobert Cole Howell
Larry HubbardKim Huddleston
Matt HudsonToni Hudson
Angela HugginsJamie Hughes
Michael HughesTanya HusbandMaranda Husley
Jennifer HutchinsonBerniece Hyche
Vickie IstreAmeer JacksonAmy Jackson
Angelia JacksonBrenda Jackson
Cyntennia JacksonDaniel Steven Jackson
Judy JacksonKyle JacksonPhyllis JacobsStacey James
Kim JarrellTonya JeffersonSheree JenkinsKristen JohnsonLaretta JohnsonRegina JohnsonTheresa JohnsonYolanda Johnson
Cerena Johnson-SmithAleisa Jones
Brittany JonesCandecia JonesCassidy JonesDebora JonesDebra Jones
Douglas JonesJudith JonesKecia Jones
Latoya JonesLinda Jones
Michael JonesRachel JonesSandra JonesSandy Jones
Sherrye JonesVirginia Jones
Amanda Jones IsheeDorothy JordanJennifer JordanMelea Jordan
Victoria JordanIndra Kahn
Janie KampMerle Karoly
Methil KarunanayakeJeffrey KelleySandra Kelley
Dia KellyJudy Kelly
Kimberly KennedyTiffany Kennedy
Hannah KeyJacqueline Keys
Marsha KeysPatricia Keys
C.J. KibodeauxDorianne KillamDenise Kindred
Elaine KingHeather KingKathryn King
Mark KingLatricia Kirkland
Marquita KitchensWanda KnightonMegan LadnerMarilyn Laird
Karen LammertWayne LandersMisty LarmoreKacy Lassere
Stephen LaubeHannah Lauga
Mary LawAnna Lisa Lee
April LeeCandi LeeGikita LeeLisa Lee
Mariea LeeTodd LeeTroy Lee
Glenda LeggettLisa LennonTina Lentz
Leigh Ann LeonardMichelle Leslie
Cambre LeveretteCedric Lewis
Jacqueline LewisNancy LewisSara LewisStacy Lewis
Tiffiany LewisJeremy Lilly
Melissa LindseyJames Linton
Bekki LittleSandra Little
Tanasha LollisTammy LongAlisa Loper
Amanda LottBrenda LottKara Lott
Penlope Lott
Stephanie LottMonci LoweLesia Lowery
Melissa LoweryPaula Lucas
Delaina LucusFate Lyas
Nancy LyonsSara Anne Madaris
Angela MageeKristi Magee
LaShunda MageeLejejuande Magee
Leslie MageeJamel MajorCasey Mallett
Brittany MalliniTracey MaloneMichael MarksCherri MarshallTianie MarshallGlinda MartinHailie Martin
Nathan MartinTessa MarzettLeslie MastersDiane Mattox
Melissa MatulichBryan MaxieShasta May
Susan McCallSonia McCardleMary McCarthyKaitlin McClain
Damon McClearyCheryl McCoy
Monica McCullumRevearri McCullum Eaton
Olivia McCurtyTeresa McDaniel
Michael McDonaldPatricia McElhaneyLindsey McFarland
Pauline McGeeStacey McgeeTracey McGee
Anita McGowanDeborah McKenna
Jacqueline McLemoreOra McLemoreErica McMahonJanet McMillanApril McMurryTerri L. McNeil
D’Nice McNicholsBrenda J. McSwain
Ashley MerrittTonya MerrittJeannie MeyerValerie MikellAshley Miles
Jennifer MillerMelita Miller
Stephanie DeeAnn MillerWanda Miller
Lorie MillsBrent Mills
Tammy MillsKalandra Milton
Erica MinorJanet Mitchell
Rebecca MobleyNikkilla Moffett
Chasanda MoodyKaneesha Moody
Jane MooneyChris MooreJan Moore
Stacie MooreGeneva Morgan
Kerry MorrisMichele MorrisonStephanie MossMandy Mozingo
Mary MuliColleen MunkelEmily MurphreeTina MusgroveCandace MyersDeborah MyersBethany NapierHannah NapierDarlene NaylorKristi Nesler
Barbara NewellRegina Newell
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Christina NewmanAnnie NewsomeTammy Nichols
Debra NightingaleAnthony Nobles
Thomasyne NoblesLeah Noote
Eric NordmeierMelanie Nunnally
Maxine OdumMelinda OgdenJohnnie OliverSandra ONealErin O’NealSharon OttsKaren Owens
Kenneyta OwensLisa D. OwensTheresa PaceNancy Pack
Brittany PageMia PamphletBetsy Panella
Shirley PardonRebecca Pardue
Kacy ParkerDebora ParrishJessica ParsonsCraig PatersonMargaret PaulTracy Pavese
JaDonna Pearson Patricia PenryClaire PeoplesCherie Perez
Candice PerryTwylia Perry
Justin PerrymanJessica Peterson
Dana PhillipsSherry Phillips-Dykes
Charles PierceDeborah PierceJudith Pierce
Billie Joyce PiercyCheryl Pigott
Darlene PipkinsAngela Pittman
Antranetta PittmanKim Pittman
Brenda PollardOliver L. PollardShamika Pollard
Anita PowellJoAnn Powell
Norwedia PowellSarah Prescott
Gwendolyn PresleyAnna Prestwood
Katy Price
Holly PrimeauxJennifer Pullen
Mary Ann PurvisRita Rainey
Komeeka RamSuzanne RamseySheena RanciferDebra Randall
Consuelo RatliffLinda RatliffHelen Rau
Jerry RawlsBridget ReddittCynthia N. Reed
Lucile ReedKizzy Reese
Victoria ReeseAngela ReevesEvelyn Revies
Paige ReynoldsCrystal Richardson
Kandace RicheyWillliam Ricketson
Lauren RiddellRamona Ridley
Mike RiegerPat Riley
Anamari RiveraKatherine RoachKrissy Robbins
Deborah RobertsJohnny Roberts
Julia RobertsLaWanda RobinsonRaheen RobinsonSafiya RobinsonGladys RodgersJohn RodgersArlena RogersCherill Rogers
Constance RogersJames Rogers
Joy RogersLillian RogersMary Rogers
Williemenia RogersBrad Roney
Pamela RoshtoShirley Rouchon
Chloe RouseDerek RowleyPaula Rupert
Nicole RushingBarbara Russell
James Larry RussumKathryn Russum
Veronica SandersonDebbie SanfordTeresa SanfordDavid SartonAlice Saucier
Keiera ScalesSheila ScarbroughDeborah Schiller
Judy SchlottConnie SearlesTammy SellersMichael Setliff
Candance SeymourMyra SeymourOra ShaheedLaura Shank
Claudia SharpMonica ShawMegan ShawlLisa Shelton
Sonya SheltonPatricia ShieldsMary Shoemake
Laura ShookLindsay ShorbaBeverly ShowesCecilia Simmons
Dreamia SimmonsLaToya Simmons
Rebecca SimmonsDonna Simpson
Charles SimsMeida Sinclair
Angel Singeltary
Carrie SinghJamma Singletory
Kim SissonSable Slade
Rosie SledgeDeborah Sloan
Linda Diane SlocumJacy Smalley
Amanda SmithBrittany SmithCarol Smith
Caroline SmithCrystal Smith
Felicia Ann SmithKathy SmithLoren Smith
Melanie SmithPamela SmithPatricia Smith
Quendaisha SmithSandra SmithSheria SmithSusan Smith
Rebecca Sones-LeeCandy SoutherlandJessica Sparkman
Mitzi SpearsLaura Suzan Speights
Ricky SpeightsFaith Spiers
Phyllis SpiersRachel Spillman
Kathy SquiresDeidre St. AimieMatthew StaffordTeresa Stampley
Mary Ann StanfordSamuel StanleyJennifer StatenAshley StauterAmy StevensKami Stevens
Stephanie StevensCynthia Stockstill
Regina Stork
Randall StrangeEdna StricklandRobin StricklandHeather StringerJessica Stringer
Jerry StyronJennifer SullivanAngela Sutton
Millie SwanMandy Taliaferro
Fannie TaplinJasmint Taite
Adrianna Taylor
Christy TaylorJustin Taylor
LeChasity TaylorLinda Taylor
Sharon TaylorLori Terrill
Shasta TerryMatt Thacker
Sandra ThamesDebra ThomasTamra Thomas
Deborah ThompsonJohn ThompsonKayla ThompsonLinda ThompsonMike ThompsonKatie ThornhillAmy ThorntonDavid ThrashTera Tisdale
Jean Alyson ToneyStacy Townsend
Renita TravisCarmen Trawick
Gwen TriggJulie Tucker
Bonnie TyroneSheila Underwood
Sheila VarnadoMelanie Vaughn
Celtie WadeSandra Wade
Georgia M. WahlChasta WaldenDebbie Walker
Deloise WalkerFelicia WalkerRegina WalkerDryan Wallace
Constance WalleyEmma Walters
Terri Lynn WardenJoanne Warren-Johnson
Jessica WatsonLatisha WattsLinda WattsVickie Webb
Joseph WeemsKarea M. Welch
Reva WestLavera WheatBarbara WhiteCeleste White
Tammala WhiteChris WhitfieldJocelyn WileyChristy WilkesJill Williams
Latonia WilliamsLeAnn WilliamsSayrel WilliamsSonia Williams
Amber WilliamsonBrian Williamson
Hayley WilliamsonJessica Williamson
Kay WilliamsonKathryn Wilson
Katelyn Witt
Gladys WolffDorothy Womack
Kellen WoodAndy WoodardLinda WoodardSallie Worrell
Carolyn WoullardKimberly WrightLaDonna Wright
Sheryl Young
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Great care has been given to the accuracy of these lists. If an error
has been made, we apologize and ask
that you let us know by calling 601.288.4396.
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Giving Opportunities to the
Asbury Hospice House of South Mississippi
The Foundation will use 100 percent of your donation
to complete the Asbury Hospice House. We will place donations
in excess of the amount needed in an endowment fund to support
maintenance and growth needs of the facility.
• Patient Care Wings – $500,000 each (1 of 2 left)
• Kitchen – $75,000• Conference Room – $50,000• Garden/Landscaping –
$50,000• Meditation Garden – $50,000• Patient Rooms – $50,000
each (6 of 12 left)• Charting Alcoves - $15,000
(1 of 4 left)• Family Canteen – $15,000
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Asbury Hospice HouseUpdate
ASBURY HOSPICE HOUSE FEATURES INCLUDE:
✦ A home nestled on almost five acres in a natural, serene environment that is also convenient to the area’s amenities;
✦ 12 patient rooms serving 19 counties across South Mississippi;
✦ A great room for families and friends to gather any time of the day or night;
✦ Large patient rooms with a comfortable setting for guests and space for pictures and mementos from home;
✦ Peaceful gardens will surround the house with beautiful landscaping;
✦ A chapel that is open day and night for times of spiritual reflection;
✦ A common dining area and kitchen where families can gather for support and comfort;
✦ A patio to relax and enjoy beautiful weather and natural surroundings. ✦
onstruction is underway at the Asbury Hospice House, with completion expected by late 2016. Mac’s Construction acquired the construction bid for the project made
possible by the $5.1 million given by more than 2,200 donors. First announced in 2013 by the Forrest General Healthcare Foundation, the Asbury Hospice House will provide a home-like setting with around-the-clock-support, while providing for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each patient and family. Care will be family-focused, allowing the patient to have the security of loved ones by their side.
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Gifts of Hope, Healing & LifeCornerstone Partners 1952 Club
PLATINUM PREMIERAnonymousGigi and Evan DillardDr. Charles E. Guice, IIIDebbie and Stan HillMr. and Mrs. Doug JonesDr. Frances KarnesLucy and Joe KrawozykDr. and Mrs. Charles P. LincolnBecky and Bill Oliver
PLATINUMMary and Ralph AbrahamCharles BrownJudith and David BurckelDave BushJohn M. FairchildDr. and Mrs. Steven FarrellJune KimbroughMrs. Betty Cotten LipscombTammy and Arthur MartinKatie McClendonGerry MorrisonJane and Joseph O’ConnellHeather RichieDr. and Mrs. Randolph J. RossKit SalibaDr. and Mrs. Ali ShahshahanMarcella and William StrongMr. and Mrs. Rick TaylorMr. Peter A. Tims, Jr.Thad and Gerry WaitesToni and Jim WildMr. and Mrs. Gale York
GOLDDr. Lisa BushardtDiane and Tommy EavesDr. Beth EverettFarmer’s Medshoppe, LLCJake and Mary FeagansDrs. Nancy Perrizo and John FitzpatrickMrs. Pat HallAmber and Christopher HattenDr. and Mrs. John HromWendi and Chris JohnsonAnita and David JohnsonJanice Jones
Chairman’s Society
Woodall Society
Anonymous DonorAnonymous DonorKate Aseme, M.D.Terri and Ross BellMary H. Cain FoundationAlice and Wilber ChambersFamily of David and Michael CoxGigi and Evan DillardLinda and Robert DonnellJohn M. FairchildCharlie FinneganFran GinnVickie and Mack GrubbsElizabeth and Johnny GuiceDr. and Mrs. Lewis HattenMr. and Mrs. Warren HoodThe late Mrs. Bernice HuddlestonJudith and Doug JonesDr. and Mrs. Lynn McMahanMrs. Georgie McMullanPeggy and Frank McWhorterMatt MorganDr. and Mrs. Steve MurphyBecky and Bill Oliver Mr. and Mrs. Joey OliverJennifer and Abb PayneKim and Jason PolkLou Ann and Louis PoynterMrs. Ora ShaheedMarvin ShemperMrs. Kimberly M. SmithSouth Mississippi Emergency
Room PhysiciansMarcella and Bill StrongGerry and Thad WaitesDr. and Mrs. Clinton B. WhiteMr. and Mrs. Andy Woodard
PLATINUM PREMIERBancorpSouth
GOLDUniforms 2U2, LLCW.R. Fairchild Construction
Company, LLC
SILVERAir Conditioning Parts & Equipment, Inc. Credit Bureau CentralMarvin Shemper
BRONZEAll Brand Foods Coldwell BankerCommercial Business Interiors, Inc.Community BankCopy Cats PrintingDr. Fred DrewsDews FoundryFirst DentalForrest County Board of SupervisorsHattiesburg Coca-Cola Bottling
CompanyHavard Pest Control Heritage ApartmentsMoore Funeral ServicesMunn EnterprisesNicholson and Company, PLLCPearl River Valley Electric Power
AssociationPepsi-ColaPrideStaff Ryan ChevroletJoseph Salloum, MDShemper Brothers, Inc.South Mississippi ElectricTrustmark National BankVendworksWarren Paving
SUPPORTERSacks Outdoors
Asbury FoundationHattiesburg ClinicSouth Mississippi Home Health FoundationJoe and Dr. Virginia TatumJohn ThomsonSusan Thomson
(As of July 2015)
Names in bold are new donors since our last newsletter.
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Gayle and John LeeGretchen and Brad Martin, VendworksMr. and Mrs. Kennard A. McKayDeborah and Steve MooreDr. and Mrs. Toxey MorrisCandace and Kent OliverSara Ann OwenAllison and Ben ResterDr. and Mrs. C. David RichardsonCharlene and Robert RobbinsAmy and Gene SmithDr. and Mrs. Michael StonningtonMary Margaret TatumShea and Robert TatumDr. and Mrs. Raymond Y. Whitehead
SILVERMr. and Mrs. Derek ArringtonLucy and Thomas BatesDrs. Jeff and Jeanie Gail BowmanMr. and Mrs. Kim BradleyMary Glenn and Todd BradleySandra and Seborn BroomeMr. and Mrs. Eugene CarothersJere and Richard ClarkBrenda and Ron CokerElise and Tim ColeDeborah and James ComptonDawson B. ConerlyDr. and Mrs. Richard ConvilleMr. and Mrs. L.Y. Foote, Jr.Hattiesburg High Class of 1965Dorothy and Lowell HeinmillerAnita and Randy HendersonSally and Dud HughesMr. and Mrs. Joseph W. HurstonJohn R. Jackson, M.D.Dawn and Jeff JonesKatie Rose McClendonMr. and Mrs. Tony OswaltMeg and Joe PaulAaryanne and Richard PreuschChristen and Brady RaanesDana and Robert SimmonsDr. and Mrs. Larry SmithPat and Don SuberClaire and Kevin WaldropLeah and Eddie WalkerPat and Marcus Ware
BRONZEMr. and Mrs. Alexander H. AgnewDebra and Greg AkersMr. and Mrs. Robert AshleyMr. and Mrs. Dorrance AultmanMrs. Jim BeanSusan and Chris Benson
Mr. and Mrs. Jack A. Bevon, IIIIone and Abe BondBecky and George BooneSandy and Bob BootheChris BowenDr. and Mrs. Arthur BradleyDr. and Mrs. Robert BrahanPamela BrelandMr. and Mrs. Brad BrianPinnacle Lighting Group – James BurksDorothy BundyDonna and Harry ButlerSharon and Joe Campbell, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Benjamin CarmichaelMr. and Mrs. Glenn ClintonJennifer and Steve ConerlyShirley CumminsLester DalmeSandra and Jerry DavisMindy and Bobby DeenDot Denham-JarrellPatrice and Larry DouglasJustice and Jonathan DuhonMrs. Iris EasterlingMr. and Mrs. Tommy FairleyDottie and Ike FarrisMarilyn and John FlockSue and Jim GallaspyKimberly and Philip GattusoBlue and Mike GilesMary Dayne GreggLinda Boutwell-Griffith and John GriffithDr. and Mrs. William H. GullungGraham HalesJudy and Danny HankinsGail and Terry HarperMr. and Mrs. John S. HromB.F. Hudson, Jr.Joyce and Chris InmanSandy and Robert Jackson, Sr.Janice JonesPaige KennedyJane Kersh, MDJoni KingSusan and Tom KingJane KingsaferMr. and Mrs. Mike KuykendallBarbara B. LeCroyDr. and Mrs. Aubrey K. LucasSylvia M. McCartyMrs. John A. McLeod, IIIMrs. Georgie McMullanDr. and Mrs. Tom MesserMr. and Mrs. Jack C. MinterPatty MitchellMonica Hayes and Rob MulhollandMargie and Lewis MyrickHelen Netherton
Ashley and Mark NortonLaura and Eric ParishHelen PaulLori and David PerkinsKristi and Bob PiercePine Belt Trophy and AwardsJacquelyne and Brad PittmanMary Louise and Raymond PolkCharolotte and Ron RahaimKay and Tim RehnerMr. and Mrs. Victor RobertsMr. and Mrs. James RoseberryBettie RossDr. and Mrs. James S. SabinMary Jean SaultersRonald L. SchwartzKathy and Bobby SellersNell SmithDonna and Bill StampsLisa and Joe StevensMr. and Mrs. Howard M. StroudGarland SullivanDaniele and Craig TatumDiane and Charles ThomasMartha and Tommy ThorntonJanet and Steve ThrashDoris B. TillmanBernadine L. TisdaleMartha and Terrell TisdaleMary S. TurnerPam and Benny WaddleNancy and Grant WalkerLarry WatsonSharon and David Wertz
SUPPORTERAnonymousMarylou and Gerald Bourrell
Forrest General Healthcare Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
tax-exempt organization. While gifts of cash are the most
popular method of supporting the Foundation, there are options
available to potential donors:
Cash and Pledges ✦ Matching GiftsMemorials ✦ Wills and Trusts
Restricted and Unrestricted Gifts
For more information or to make a donation, please contact Martha Dearman,
Executive Director at 601.288.4396.
Post Office Box 19010
Hattiesburg, MS 39404
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Lou Ann Poynter, ChairTerri Bell, Vice Chair
David Fortenberry, SecretaryButch Eavenson, Treasurer
Charles BrownDave Bush
Troy DanielsRobert DonnellMack Grubbs
Betty Bly HattenGwen James
David JohnsonDr. Frances KarnesFrank McWhorterHayden Mitchell
Bill OliverJoe Paul
Ora ShaheedRobin Strickland
Randy SwanJoe TatumTed Webb
Dr. Clint WhiteDr. Alphonso Willis
LEADERSHIP TEAM
William C. OliverPresident
Martha DearmanExecutive Director
Dianna ChmelicekDevelopment Coordinator
Kandace RicheyDecision Support Analyst
Phone: 601.288.4396www.fghfoundation.com
NewsletterAmy Sproles Smith
SAVE THE DATEGOLD LEAF CELEBRATION –
Thursday, September 24, 2015
5TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT – Friday, September 25, 2015