Gregory obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

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Gregory, Dr. Herbert Wayne    29 Sep 2013    Nov 2013    Jerry Nelson
Gregory, Jean Thornton        26 Jan 2005    Jan 2005    Jerry Nelson

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Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on:  9/29/2013

GREGORY, DR. HERBERT WAYNE
Dr. Herbert Wayne Gregory, 92, passed away at his home in Black Mountain, 
NC on Sunday, August 25, 2013, with his family by his side. He is pre-
deceased by his parents, Leonard Curtis and Leona Wagner Gregory and one 
brother, James Edward Gregory. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife 
of 58 years, Jeannette Spainhour Gregory; Children, Dr. Wayne Porter 
Gregory, Portland, OR; Richard and Anne Gregory Authement, Ponchatoula, LA. 
Terri Gouedy Gregory, Monmouth, OR; two brothers, Leroy C. Gregory, Loudon, 
TN., and Lanny L. Gregory, Gallatin, TN.; also, nine grandchildren and 12 
great-grandchildren, 4 nieces, and one nephew. Dr. Gregory was raised in 
Calhoun City, Miss. He received advanced degrees from the University of 
Mississippi, and devoted his life to the advancement of the teaching 
profession. He worked with NCATE and SASC in evaluating and improving the 
profession of teaching in public schools and colleges. Dr. Gregory served 
in the 8th Air Force in WWII and retired from Southeastern Louisiana 
University as Professor Emeritus, Department of Student Teaching. A 
highlight of his tenure there was his involvement in the planning and 
construction of the innovative Teacher Education Center, which incorporated 
the Lab School and education offices. During his years in Hammond, he was a 
deacon at two Baptist churches, active in the Rotary Club, and grew roses 
that he shared with the community. Following retirement, Dr. and Mrs. 
Gregory have resided in Black Mountain, North Carolina for the past 20 
years. He has served as a deacon at the First Baptist Church of Black 
Mountain, on the Board of Swannanoa Valley Christian Ministries, and as a 
volunteer at the Black Mountain Welcome Center. Funeral Services will be 
held on Tuesday, August 27, 1:00 PM, at the First Baptist Church of Black 
Mountain. The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 PM. Rev. Dr. David 
Rayburn will officiate. Harwood Home for Funerals is in charge of 
arrangements. (www.harwoodhomeforfunerals.com) Private family service of 
interment at the Western Carolina Veteran's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, 
memorials may be made to First Baptist Church or Swannanoa Valley Christian 
Ministries, Black Mountain, N.C., or Equip International, Marion, N.C.

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Obituary published in The Hammond Daily Star on:  1/26/2005

GREGORY, JEAN THORNTON
Jean Thornton Gregory, 71, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2005, at North Oaks
Medical Center, Hammond.  Survivors include two daughters, Linda Hammonds
of Ocean Springs, Miss., and Joann Gregory of Independence; two sons, Jim
Gregory of Independence and Ronnie Gregory of Hammond; one sister,
Vaughnten Norton of Laurel, Miss.; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grand-
children.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Rosie Huff
Thornton; a daughter, Janey Carol Gregory; two sisters, Ordell Newcomb and
Winnie Mae Perritt; and one brother, Lester Thornton.  Visitation will be
Wednesday at Memory Chapel Funeral Home, Laurel, Miss., from 5 to 9 p.m.
The funeral will be Thursday at 2 p.m., and burial will be at Myrick
Cemetery in Jones County, Miss.  Harry McKneely& Son Funeral Home, Hammond,
is in charge.

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