Redwood Class of 1961
Class Pages:
In these pages I have collected information, photos and memorabilia from the classes that I have been able to secure from students and social media. If you have materials from your class, please contact me. I will happily add items to the page. My email is oakes@physics.utexas.edu.
Back: Billy Carl Irwin, Hilbert Earl Shires, Joe Wooley
Front: Bobby Lee Jones, Wilma Warnock, Bobby LaHatte, Jackie Bounds
Probably County Allstar Team
Glenn Wells, Sixth Grade
Billy Carl Irwin, lettered at Ole Miss 1962, 1963 and 1964. Drafted by the Cleveland Browns. He is No. 87 in the Ole Miss group picture below.
Albert Roy and Jackie Bounds Stewart with Tim and Cynthia.
Jackie writes about her family.
"My husband’s was Dr. A. Roy Stewart, Jr. (June 26, 1943 - January 10, 2017), Major Retired United States Army. His doctorate from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in physiology and counseling. He was a helicopter pilot; two tours in Vietnam. He was shot down 5 times; earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, 23 Air Medals several with Valor, several Bronze Stars and 5 Army Commendation Medals. He was the senior pastor at 4 churches, minister of education at 1 church, director at 3 in-patient psychiatric hospitals. We have 2 children; Tim lives with his family in Dothan, Alabama; he retired from the city of Dothan as their IT director; owns two business in Enterprise, Al. and Panama City, Florida. One daughter is a student second year at Auburn University; the younger daughter is a junior in high school. Our daughter Cynthia lives with her family in Houston, Texas. She has her doctorate in physiology and counseling, works at Houston’s First Baptist Church; she and her husband were missionaries in Russia for 6 years and in Belgium for 5 years. They spent 10 years in the Army 3 of those years were in Germany. Both their children speak Russian, French, and Spanish; their son is a lawyer in Austin, Tx. and their daughter is a surgical nurse, Houston, Tx; they have a 5 year old son and a 3 year old daughter. I have been Blessed with a husband who loved me and took care of me for 57 years; I miss him every day!!! I am Blessed by my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren every day; life is good!!!
Jackie Bounds and Roy Stewart
Jackie Bounds
Roy and Jackie Bounds Stewart
Martha Redditt (McCleod), 1959 yearbook.
Rockets Obituaries of deceased members of Class of 1961
Gone But Not Forgotten
March 1, 1943-January 3, 2011
Cleo Evelyn Evans Harrison, 68, died Monday, January 3, 2011, at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson. Visitation will be 12 noon until the 1pm memorial service Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at Chancellor Funeral Home in Byram. Interment will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park.
Mrs. Harrison was born March 1, 1943, to James William and Cleo Hale Evans. She was a lifelong resident of the Hinds and Warren County area and secretary at Forest Hill Baptist Church where she was also a member. Mrs. Harrison was also secretary at her husband's company Harrison Electric/Lighting.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son, Ronald Walton Harrison, Jr.; and daughter, Wanda Harrison Thompson.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald W. Harrison of Redwood; daughter, Rhonda Fisher of Terry; brothers, Billy Evans (Connie), Max Evans, Kenneth Evans, Leroy Evans (Sue), Raymond Evans (Wandra) and Van Evans (Linda) and two grandchildren.
Donations may be made to a favorite charity in her memory.
May 29, 1943-May 17, 2026
Lucile Porter Wooley, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on May 17, 2026.
Born on May 29, 1943, in Valley Park MS, Lucille was raised in the Mississippi Delta as the youngest of six children. From an early age, she carried a strong spirit, determination, and love for life that would stay with her throughout the years.
As a young girl, Lucille enjoyed playing basketball and was known for her competitive spirit and energy. Over the years, she became an accomplished bowler, and later earned the distinction of becoming a first-degree black belt in karate — a reflection of both her discipline and inner strength.
Lucille was a lifelong Christian whose faith guided the way she treated others — with kindness, generosity, compassion, and grace. She was also a devoted member of Highland Baptist Church for more than 40 years.
Lucille was a loving wife to Lonnie Thomas Wooley and a devoted mother to Tommy Wooley and Cindy Wooley Bryan. She was also a proud grandmother to Adam Bryan and Raymond Wooley, whom she loved dearly.
Those who knew Lucile will remember her as a strong but gentle woman with a caring heart and a welcoming spirit. She had a way of making people feel loved, valued, and at home in her presence. Her warmth, generosity, and quiet strength touched countless lives and left lasting memories for family, friends, neighbors, and church family alike.
She is survived by her husband, Lonnie Thomas Wooley; her children, Tommy Wooley (Debbie Wooley) and Cindy Wooley Bryan; her grandchildren, Adam Bryan (Peyton Bryan) and Raymond Wooley; her sister, Sue Embry (Ray Embry); her brother, MJ (Brother) Porter Jr. (Kathy Porter); and many extended family members and dear friends who will forever cherish her memory.
Though her family grieves her passing deeply, they find peace and comfort in knowing she is now resting in the presence of her Savior.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Highland Baptist Church.
From April 28, 1963 Vicksburg Evening Post.
