Hello family! I pray that you are all well. I have had some challenges over the last few months that have prevented me from posting but I am back. Thank you all for your kind words, calls and texts. It is truly appreciated.
I can’t believe that we are have been dealing with this pandemic for over a year. I hope that you have all been vaccinated if you have the opportunity. If you are still on the fence about getting it or think that you won’t, I hope that you do some more research and reconsider.
May Spotlight
This month I wanted to highlight Uncle Thurman Hickson. Who doesn’t have a story about TE Hickson? First, do you know where what the “E” stands for in “TE”? Elijah, his middle name. TE was the 6th child and 3rd son of John Wesley and Parcillian. When we would go to Augusta in the summer, we would always make our rounds and make it to Perry Ave. I always remember how very intelligent he was and always pushed me to continue my education. My brother Derrick said it the best, “if he was born today, Thurman Hickson would be an engineer”. I remember every time I would see him, he would quiz me on the state capitals, give me math problems or puzzles to solve. And none of this was done on paper!
Family Highlights
I want to highlight and promote the businesses and passion projects of the family. It is an opportunity for all of us to share with the family and potentially gain additional exposure through social media and word of mouth. If you have a page that you want to share, send me an email with a quick summary of what you are doing and I will share it with the family.
First, we will highlight Bella Bing (Tamarah’s daughter, Dennis’ granddaughter, Tommie’s great-granddaughter, Aunt Laura’s great-great-granddaughter) and her YouTube channel Learning with Bella. Bella is 5 years old and this is her learning channel for kids. It is so cute and I can’t wait to see more episodes from her! Congratulations Bella!
Family Interviews
I have not had an opportunity to reach out to schedule family interviews, but I am going to start my calls this week. I really want to capture the stories from those of you that know and have lived the family history. Since we are still in a pandemic and I cannot travel to you, we can perform the interviews through Zoom, FaceTime, Google Meet, telephone or whatever way that you feel comfortable. If you have challenges with using the technology, I will work with you to get you connected.
Save the Date! Family Get Together #6
Alright family, we have not gotten together for a while so let’s plan on a Zoom call on Sunday May 23rd from 3pm – 5pm eastern time. In addition to saying hi, I am going to ask again that you bring any family pictures or documents that you have. Including funeral programs, family reunion programs, family bibles, etc. We really need to make a point of saving this information for future generations. I am also going to give a little family history lesson and share some of the info that I have! I will send out the details soon and reminders so that we can get as many as possible to join.
March, April and May Birthdays
Since I have not posted for a while, I am going to list the birthdays for March, April and May. Here are this month’s family birthdays and anniversaries.
March
| 1 March | Lenwood Rouse (deceased) | Aunt Mabel’s son |
| 1 March | John Goodlett Jr. | Ba-Ba’s son, Uncle Cyrus’ grandson |
| 2 March | Geneva Stallings | Junior Stalling’s wife, Aunt Laura’s daughter-in-law |
| 2 March | Kashawn Holman | Kim’s son, Vicky’s grandson, Betty Jean’s great-grandson, Uncle Leroy’s great-great grandson |
| 8 March | Charlie Brown | Aunt Ruth’s son |
| 8 March | Jerihmy Hickson | My nephew, Chuck’s son, Uncle Ike’s grandson |
| 8 March | Jaelen Manuel | Wendy Kaiti’s son, Michelle Sati’s grandson, Aunt Winnie’s great-grandson |
| 8 March | Montanna Little | Shante’s son, Brigitte’s grandson, Betty Jean’s great- grandson, Uncle Leroy’s great-great grandson |
| 9 March | Kendra Stancil | Kim’s daughter, Vicky’s granddaughter, Betty Jean’s great- granddaughter, Uncle Leroy’s great-great granddaughter |
| 10 March | Marcy Stallings Bradley | Junior Stalling’s daughter, Aunt Laura’s granddaughter |
| 10 March | Deborah McKee | My sister, Uncle Ike’s daughter |
| 15 March | Douglas Hickson | Uncle Thurman’s son |
| 19 March | Freddie Manuel IV | Wendy Kaiti’s son, Michelle Sati’s grandson, Aunt Winnie’s great-grandson |
| 20 March | Edward Frails | My nephew, Betty Jean’s son, Uncle Ike’s grandson |
| 22 March | Tyra Frails | My niece, Betty Jean’s daughter, Uncle Ike’s granddaughter |
| 27 March | Craig Kennedy | Jean’s son, Aunt Ruth’s grandson |
| 31 March | Cyrus Wesley Hickson (deceased) | Uncle Cyrus |
April
| 1 April | Bertha-Mae Hickson (deceased) | Uncle Cyrus’ wife |
| 1 April | LaMonica Katerra Lewis | Dennis’ daughter, Tommie’s granddaughter, Aunt Laura’s great-granddaughter |
| 2 April | Annie Laura Mae Hickson (deceased) | Aunt Laura |
| 2 April | Daniel Webster Hickson (deceased) | Uncle Dan |
| 4 April | Charlet Madison Livingston | Michael’s daughter, Sandy’s granddaughter, Uncle Ike’s great-granddaughter |
| 4 April | Elise LeJeune Ellison | Cyrus’ daughter, LeJeune’s granddaughter, Uncle Cyrus’ great-daughter |
| 8 April | Cyrus Wesley Ellison | Cyrus’ son, LeJeune’s grandson, Uncle Cyrus’ great-grandson |
| 10 April | Jerome Hickson (deceased) | Uncle Thurman’s son |
| 11 April | Loren Braxton | My son, Uncle Ike’s grandson |
| 13 April | Roselie Livingston | Michael’s wife, Sandy’s daughter-in-law, Uncle Ike’s grand daughter-in-law |
| 15 April | Valorie Hickson Newell | Uncle Thurman’s daughter |
| 15 April | Napoleon Jackson Sr. (deceased) | Aunt Mabel’s husband |
| 19 April | Lisa Mylika Smith | Saiti Michelle’s daughter, Aunt Winnie’s granddaughter |
| 20 April | John Wesley Hickson | Uncle Thurman’s son |
| April 20 | Londyn Howard | Tiras’s daughter, Byron’s granddaughter, Baby Lou’s great-granddaughter, Aunt Laura’s granddaughter |
| 26 April | Marlend Bradley | Marcy’s son, Junior Stalling’s grandson |
| 27 April | Michelle Shell | Ruth’s daughter, Aunt Mabel’s granddaughter |
May
| May 3rd | Mishelle Sanders | Charles daughter, Aunt Mabel’s granddaughter |
| May 4th | Carmen Coleman | Chuck’s daughter, Uncle Ike’s granddaughter |
| May 4th | Ethan Ellison | Cyrus’ son, LeJeune’s grandson, Uncle Cyrus’ great grandson |
| May 5th | Christopher Hickson | My son, Uncle Ike’s grandson |
| May 6th | William “Baby Lou” Knapper | Aunt Laura’s son |
| May 6th | Tamarah Lewis Bing | Dennis’ daughter, Tommie’s granddaughter, Aunt Laura’s great granddaughter |
| May 6th | Tommie Lewis (deceased) | Aunt Laura’s daughter |
| May 7th | Bertelle Jones | Uncle Cyrus’ daughter |
| May 9th | Casey Frails | Eddie’s daughter, Betty Jean’s granddaughter, Uncle Ike’s great granddaughter |
| May 12th | Brandon Jones | Agatha’s son, Bertelle’s grandson, Uncle Cyrus’ great grandson |
| May 12th | Johnnie Mae Simmons (deceased) | Aunt Mabel’s daughter |
| May 14th | Marjorie Simmons | Aunt Willie Mae’s daughter |
| May 15th | Hafeez McLoyd | Yana’s son, Wayne’s grandson, Jean’s great grandson, Aunt Ruth’s great great grandson |
| May 17th | Douglas Scott (deceased) | Charlisa’s husband, Charlie’s son-in-law, Aunt Ruth’s grandson-in-law |
| May 21st | Thurman Hickson Sr. | Uncle Thurman |
| May 22st | Randy Hickson Jr. | Randy’s son, Thurman Jr’s grandson, Uncle Thurman great-grandson |
| May 23rd | Edward Livingston | Sandy’s son, Uncle Ike’s grandson |
| May 24th | Kenya Holman | Kim’s daughter, Vickie’s granddaughter, Betty Jean’s great granddaughter, Uncle Leroy’s great great granddaughter |
| May 26th | Tyler Lewis | Trawick’s son, Teddy’s grandson, Tommie’s great-grandson, Aunt Laura’s great- great-grandson |
| May 31st | Tiphani McKee | Debbie’s daughter, Uncle Ike’s granddaughter |
As always family, please share any family news with me and I will send it out. I should have everyone’s birthday and some anniversaries and they should be correct. If I am missing anyone or have wrong info, please let me know.
Take care of each other and please be safe!