Christy Friends

12/08/2025

Del Rio Christmas Bazaar returns Dec. 13
Kathy Barnes News Writer Dec 6, 2025

DEL RIO — It is almost time for the Del Rio Christmas Bazaar. This year’s event is set for Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Del Rio Elementary School.

The annual bazaar started in 2008 by librarian Leslie Gibbens as a fundraiser for the Del Rio Volunteer Fire Department (DRVFD).

After Gibbens’ death, her husband Michael Sledjeski took over the event. He has now handed the event over to April Henderson, who is taking charge this year.

All 41 vendor spots for the event have been filled.

There will be a variety of homemade items, including wreaths, aprons, photography, woodcarvings such as bears and snowmen, lots of delicious baked goods, unique Christmas items and even some antiques.

Christy Friends--for those of you who live nearby, please consider attending this fine event!

Quilted and crocheted items, homemade soaps and body scrubs will also be available.

Ladies from Del Rio First Church of God will be selling food throughout the day. They’ll start the morning by selling sausage biscuits and ham biscuits for breakfast.

They will have soups, chili and hot dogs available for lunch.

Live music will be performed throughout the day.

Del Rio Elementary School is located at 500 South Highway 107 in Del Rio.

Tammy Haney, who is helping with the event, said the fire department appreciates the community’s support. The funds go toward expenses associated with the fire department and helps buy equipment.

Haney’s husband, Danny Haney, serves as the DRVFD chief.

“We appreciate the community’s continued support,” she said. “Fundraisers really help the volunteer fire departments throughout the year.”

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12/05/2025

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Here's a 2021 interview with Stewart Finley McLennan about his role at Dr. MacNeill on Christy.

Stewart Finlay-McLennan (Christy, National Treasure) was kind enough to give an interview with The Postmodern Journal Team this past week! Keep reading below to read our discussion about his roles in Christy, National Treasure, and his current work as a winemaker.Are there any aspects of or scenes f...

11/28/2025

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11/05/2025

ATLANTA CLERGYMAN TAKES KEYSER BRIDE (Eighty-nine years ago yesterday, Catherine Wood married Peter Marshall. This article appeared in Cumberland, Maryland, Evening Times. The photo is of the newlyweds and their attendants.

Rev John A. Wood Officiates for Daughter and the Rev. Peter Marshall.

Keyser, W. Va., Nov. 4, 1936--Rev. Peter Marshall and Miss Sarah Catherine Wood were married this afternoon in the First Presbyterian Church by Rev. John A. Wood, pastor, father of the bride. The double ring Presbyterian service was used.

Preceding the ceremony Mrs. Frank Hott, Mrs. Fred Hamill, Mrs. J. H. Phillips and Mrs. John W. Johnston sang "O Perfect Love" and Kenneth Malcolm, of Barton, sang two numbers, "Calm is the Night, Deep is the Sea," and "O Holy Savior, Friend Unseen."

Mrs. Clyde B. Hott played the Lohengrin and Mendelssohn marches.

The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Robert A. Wood, wore white satin made on princess lines with a lace yoke and collar of Mary of Scotland design. Her veil was very sheer net edged with lace and arranged in cap effect with orange blossoms across the back. She carried a bouquet of cream roses and lilies of the valley tied with tulle ribbon.

Miss Shirley Christian, of Chattanooga, was maid of honor. She wore sapphire blue velvet with turban to match and carried talisman roses tied with tulle of the same color.

Henry Hope, of Atlanta, was best man and the ushers were Richard Romig, John Winters, J. Clark Bright and Richard H. Keys.

A color scheme of green and white was used in the decorations of ferns and chrysanthemums and the church was lighted with candles.

The bride's mother, Mrs. John A. Wood, wore royal blue velvet with turban to match and a corsage of gardenias.

Dinner At The Manse

After the wedding a dinner for the bridal party and out-of-town guests was served at the home of the bride's parents at the Manse, Overton Place.

Mrs. Marshall, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. George M. Whitaker, of Montreat, N. C., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Wood, of Johnson City, Tenn., is descended from a long line of Presbyterian ministers on both sides. Her ancestors took an active part in establishing and organizing the first Presbyterian churches and schools in America. She was graduated from the Keyser High School, class of 1932, and from Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Ga., 1936, where she received her B. A. degree.

Mr. Marshall, who is the son of the late Peter Marshall and Mrs. P. M. Findlay, Coatsbridge, Scotland, was graduated from the Coatsbridge Technical College with an engineering degree. Since coming to America nine years ago, he was graduated from the Columbia Theological Seminary, of Decatur, Ga., in the class of 1931, where he received his B. D. degree. His first charge was at Covington, Ga., and for the past three years he has been pastor of the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, Ga., where he and Mrs. Marshall will reside on Durand Drive after an eastern honeymoon trip.

Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hope, Sr., Henry Hope, Jr., Miss Ruby Coleman, Willard Daughtery, Atlanta; Mrs. Mary Davenport, Marietta, Ga.; Miss Shirley Christian, Chattanooga Tenn.; and Mrs. L. P. Wood and Mrs. Rudy Boiling, Winston-Salem, N. C.

Evening Times, Cumberland, Maryland, Wednesday, November 4, 1936, Page 11

10/28/2025

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Barra is where Dr. Neil MacNeill's Scottish roots lay. Thanks to Mary Ann McAlpine Baker for the link!

10/17/2025

Today is also Randall Batinkoff's 57th birthday. He played Rev. David Grantland on the CBS series.

10/16/2025

Happy 50th Birthday to Kellie Martin, our Christy!

08/27/2025

MONDAY
SEPTEMBER 1ST 2025
LABOR DAY
It's the Last Dinner for the Year at The Christy Mission
Come Fellowship & Hear the Message from Our Father In Heaven,Enjoy Some Really Great Food & Awesome Homemade Desserts,Enjoy The Mountain Air, let the kids run some energy off and In case it is a little muddy bring a Change of Clothes for The Ride Home, If you've never been to one of these dinners then let me tell you that there is always Plenty of Stories about the Mission,There is Love & Laughter, You Can Walk in God's Country and Breathe in Some Fresh Mountain Air, Then You Can Fill Your Belly With Some Good Food(If You Leave Hungry,That's On You!!)
Larry Myers is The Host and Carries on His Beautiful Momma Miss Opals Tradition Year after Year,4 times A Year and As I Said this is the Last One for 2025.
Info is in the pictures and if you have any questions,
Contact Larry and he'll help you out if possible.
May God Bless You All & Have A Great Day..
Also,Please Feel Free To Share so Many More Can Get The Information and Make This the Best Last Dinner of 2025 with Larry,Family & Friends..

08/15/2025

https://www.wbir.com/article/news/great-smoky-mountains-national-park-tn/expert-tracker-author-and-retired-park-ranger-dwight-mccarter-dies-at-80/51-13f8422d-27ee-49c2-9ff6-5062ff51a46a?fbclid=IwY2xjawMMLYRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETB2bE1DRjl4Y2l1YWpSZ1A0AR5ofk9M2vB6nSbe_lU6SnFtRMXvImU0jOIaJkz3CEPTh-SLlcSbEgBm2n4Dfw_aem_dQ4nN0KzDDu68InupH5CEw

Dwight McCarter spoke at ChristyFest around 2008. Attendees laughed until their stomachs hurt! He is irreplaceable in the Great Smoky Mountains!

Dwight McCarter, celebrated tracker and rescuer of more than 26 people in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, passed away at 80.

08/02/2025

August 10 Homecoming at the Christy Mission, 1425 Chapel Hollow Road, Del Rio, TN. All are welcome!
Church service: 11 am
Dinner: 12:30 pm
Fellowship 1:15 pm and on Sponsored by the Myers family

Feed My Sheep Ministires has partnered with the Myers family for over twenty years in sponsoring four dinners yearly.

For questions phone Larry Myers at 423-487-2648.

06/26/2025

Update from Linda Stephens:
Jerry was able to be switched to oral antibiotics yesterday. He was moved to Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center Inpatient Rehab, last evening. He is in room #1009.
Thank you all for continued prayers!

06/24/2025

Christy Friends who attended ChristyFest will remember Jerry and Linda Stephens. Jerry has been hospitalized recently due to a mild heart attack. He's fighting several other chronic conditions, including Alzheimer's Disease. While hospitalized, he suddenly lost his ability to stand or walk. Linda and her daughter, Christina, are asking for prayers for Jerry's health and wisdom to know what course of care should follow.