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Close Call in Greensboro (no replies)

dendarnell — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:13:14 -0500

It was 6 am on the hanger ramp,1986 and time to taxi my 727 to the flight line for its day of service.I was a rookie at taxing so I was being carefull.It was foggy that morning and visability was maybe 50 feet.I approached the "hold short line" at the taxi lane and called the tower for clearance to cross the "active" runway to the terminal.I thought I heard the tower say OK to cross the active but I paused and asked the right seater if thats what he said.He was unsure also.I hesitated asking the tower again because he was very "TESTY" in tone.Being the rookie I was I wanted to be sure so I sucked it up and called for clearance again.He yelled over the radio saying "I told you to hold short,hold short!".Within 3 seconds I saw a blurr go by my nose. No more than 25 feet forward of my nose a DC-10 was rotating on take off....I was soo glad my brakes were still locked and that I had called for clarification.Today when I am enterring traffic I always remember that morning and how much it pays to be patient.

Reservations Aretta Adams (no replies)

Don Shanks — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:27:26 -0500

WINSTON-SALEM - Aretta J. Adams, affectionately known as "Retta" was called to her heavenly home on Sunday November 15 following an extended illness. Aretta was born March 25, 1944 to the late Robert and Mary Simington Adams. Also preceding her in death was a sister, Jacqueline A. Thomas.

She was a faithful member of Reynolds Temple CME Church where she participated in numerous activities. She was a graduate of Anderson High School Class of 1962 and attended Winston-Salem State Teachers College.

Aretta worked for Piedmont Airlines, now US Airways, retiring with 32 years of service.

To cherish her memory is her brother, Donald L. Adams, Sr.; sisters Sherlane A. Hill, and Doris L. Adams of Winston-Salem, and Gloria A. Ivey of Atlanta; nieces Monique and Camille Ivey of Atlanta, Janet Thomas, and Jennifer Sharnele Hill; nephews James Thomas, III, Donald Adams, Jr, William R. (Mary) Hill, of this city and Geoffrey Hill, New York; six great nephews and nieces; uncles Clarence (Geneva) Sim-ington, Gartha L. (Lillie) Simington of Winston-Salem and J Carnell (Mary Lee) of Minnesota; aunts Eloise Sim-ington, Ernestine Simington of the city, and Delray McDonald of New York; special cousins Ruth Oree and Vicki Taborn; special friends Sharal Reed, Blondie Glenn, and Linnie Clark, special family friend Maurice Jackson and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, November 20, 2009 at 12 noon, with services at 12:30 p.m. at Reynolds Temple C.M. E. Church, 2935 North Glenn Avenue. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.

The family wishes to thank everyone for their numerous acts of kindness during this time of bereavement, especially Dr. Grote and the staff of Forsyth Cancer Center, Forsyth Medical Center EAU and ICU, former co-workers at US Airways, and the Reynolds Temple CME Church family.

The family can be reached at the home of a sister, Sherlane Hill. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Reynolds Temple CME Church Scholarship Fund. (Clark S. Brown & Sons)

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 11/19/2009

Rixchard Brown (no replies)

Don Shanks — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:40:35 -0500

This from 'Gabe' and Verne Crisp.

Just found out that U.S. Airways/Piedmont Airlines retired employee Richard Brown passed away a couple of weeks ago. I was told he had cancer.

This information came from someone who attended Richards Church. We have no additional information at this time.

Please pass this information on to others.
Thanks
Gabe

Flight 447 (2 replies)

Bill Sebastian (Sebo) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:40:19 -0500

FLT 447

Any discussion of the recent tragedy of Air France flight 447 brings a somber feeling to all, especially Aviation personnel. As was sadly reported, on June 1st the Airbus 330, en route from Brazil to Paris crashed into the Atlantic…killing all aboard. However, there is a PIEDMONT connection to the event. During the apparent breakup of the Aircraft, messages were sent automatically to ground stations in the final moments of that doomed flight. As the media has reported the messages were sent by a system with the acronym ACARS. ACARS stands for Automatic Communication and Reporting System.”

THE PIEDMONT connection!
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(For those familiar with flight operations procedures...please bear with me.) A basic rule is that the Airline “dispatch” must know the status of any flight at any time....on ground, en route, etc. Since the beginning, Piedmont had met this requirement by having “Company” radios at all stations the Airline operated. Soon after take off, the Flight crew would initiate a radio call to the just departed station. A typical radio transmission would give the FLT. Number - OUT time (leaving gate) and OFF time (leaving runway). The Station agent would acknowledge the transmission...turn to his teletype and send the flight number and times to Dispatch and all the down line stations.

With the beginning of Piedmont flights to the west coast...this “private” notification system was not available....Piedmont had no stations within the range of the route of the flights to the west coast. A temporary fix was for the flights to call ARINC ground stations along its route which in turn sent the necessary info to the Piedmont Dispatch center In Winston Salem. This was very expensive as the ARINC ground stations, made up of personnel, facilities, and radio transmitter/receivers were quite costly.

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It was sometime in June, 1976, in the hotel on the grounds of the O’Hara Airport in Chicago. Bill Sebastian (avionics) and Captain Jack Tadlock were attending a meeting with ARINC (Aeronautical Radio Inc) and several major Electronic manufacturers. This meeting was to discuss the design and implementation of a new data link system, (eventually named ACARS). Prior to this meeting, Piedmont had conducted discussions via letters and phone calls with the various manufacturers to build the new system. The discussions were not successful …and this “face to face” mission was to convince “someone“ to design and build the new system.

This “last ditch” meeting had not gone well...none of the manufacturers would agree to build the new system. In fact, the meeting was about to adjourn ...when Captain Tadlock stood up and asked the moderator if he could address the attendees. (A few minutes before Captain Tadlock stood up he had been quietly told a little story by Bill Sebastian.) It seems that Bill was wearing a new digital watch he had ordered from an Avionics magazine. After telling Captain Tadlock the little watch had the equivalent of hundreds of tiny transistors (this was before the modern day “chips” that represent thousands of components) and only cost twenty bucks...and that his (Captain Tadlock) own Seiko was an electronic marvel for this day and time.

The moderator acknowledged Captain Tadlock and Tadlock made his pitch. “I can’t believe that none of you are willing to tackle this problem,” he loudly exclaimed in a booming voice…“here in my hand is a simple digital watch containing the equivalent of thousands of components.” ...holding up the black faced plastic cased watch. Then he took off his Seiko and said, “Do any of you have a Seiko?” Holding it up in the air…“look at it and then tell me you can’t build this system we call ACARS.”

Tadlock was still standing ...when a person stood up and said, ”we’ll build it!!!” This Company was Teledyne Controls and thus began the ACARS system. Soon the Piedmont Avionics department and the Flight operations were working with Teledyne to design the system. Within a few months the system was designed and the wiring and components were begun to be installed in Piedmont’s A/C. The first A/C to get the new system was the long range 727 A/C since they were flying to the west coast. The first ACARS equipped flight took place in May, 1977.…32 years ago

The basic ACARS system used sensors/switches to capture the ON/OFF times (air -ground circuit) and the IN/OUT times (cabin door and engine oil pressure switches). The “tail” number (N) number was hard wired into the ACARS processor. The system then automatically transmitted a digital signal soon after becoming airborne to an unmanned radio on the ground. This data was then sent electronically to ARINC’s facilities in Chicago that processed the data and sent it to the designated recipients. At this time in Piedmont’s history, the data was sent to the EASTERN AIRLINES computer center in Miami which processed the data and sent it to the appropriate Piedmont locations.

(the basic system also sent the payroll numbers for the Flight crews…Pilots and Flight Attendants…but that’s a story for another day!!! Any one interested can e mail me)

Piedmont had pioneered, help design, and FAA certified the present day ACARS system and was the first Airline in the world to utilize the ACARS system. Over the years the system has been greatly expanded and is probably utilized by most all Airlines today

Another first for Piedmont - The PACEMAKER

W. E. Sebastian July 7, 2009 Wmsebo@triad.rr.com

P.S. Another feature of the ACARS system was the ability of the “ground” personnel to contact the flight while in the air. This feature was called SEL-CAL and was utilized when necessary. Basically…it reversed the procedure .

Recent media reports that this SEL-CAL feature was utilized by ground personnel trying to contact the “lost for a while” Northwest Flight .

P.S. 2 - If readers “like or dislike” these stories ….please post a comment or e-mail the author.

Did We have a row 13 on Piedmont a/c? (no replies)

Lori Gibson — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:09:32 -0500

Hi...
I got a phonecall from another f/a today...
she was working a flight and was talking to a Mechanic in CLT..
he told her that Piedmont a/c did not have a row 13
I don't seem to remember that??

Can anyone verify that???

Piedmont Employee page on Facebook (2 replies)

Chris Elberfeld — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:18:24 -0500

For the Facebookers out there; did you know there is a Piedmont employee Facebook group? Cant post the URL since, for some reason, I can't copy and paste on this forum. Just go to FB and search for "Former Piedmont Airlines Employees"
There are over 1000 members!

Piedmont Items for Sale (no replies)

LewisRichardson — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:56:03 -0500

I have several Piedmont items for sale having worked with Piedmont from 1982-1987. Some of the items include: Piedmont Shuttle Cotton Beach Towel (excellent condition in original plastic bag-white with red/blue logo); 2 Piedmont Shuttle Cotton Blankets (excellent condition in original plastic bags-white with red/blue logo); two light brown/cream colored Piedmont blankets with white logo-in good condition; Piedmont golf towels (blue); Piedmont lens cleaners depicting Chicago and Baltimore city scenes; Piedmont playing cards; Piedmont key chain in original box; I FLEW THE SHUTTLE tee-shirts-red; Men's 42 long all-weather coat; Men's 42 long uniform jacket-two-one dark grey and one navy. These are just a few items for sale, as I have more. I have not listed a price (while I think they are priceless, I need to sell), as I would like to have an offer on each or all. If interested in all or one, email me at luisrich@yahoo.com. Thanks, Lewis

Captain Jesse Craig (no replies)

Don Shanks — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:40:41 -0500

Captain Jesse Craig, age 85, of Wilmington, NC died Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Liberty Commons Nursing Home.

Jesse was born in Charlotte, NC, November 1, 1924, the son of the late John Edward and Elvira Hunter Craig.

He served in the US Army during World War II in New Guinea and the Philippines. After the war he married Elizabeth Kennedy and began his career in aviation, flying for a private company. He became a civilian flight instructor for the military during the Korean Conflict and remained in that position until 1959 when he went to work as a co-pilot for Piedmont Airlines. He retired from Piedmont in 1978 as Captain and was flying the Boeing 737's.

Surviving are his wife, Faye Kennedy Craig, his son, John E. Craig, two daughters, Karen L. Chapman and husband Colin, and Susan R. Hill and husband Jeffrey, and one granddaughter, Katerina Chapman. He was preceded in death by his eldest son, Jesse Richard Craig on November 7, 2009.

The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6 to 7 PM at Andrews Market Street Chapel, Wilmington, NC.

A graveside service will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

Online condolences may be made to family at www.andrewsmortuary.com

Andrews Market Street Chapel

Bill Barber VP - Purchasing (1 reply)

Don Shanks — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:44:44 -0500

This sad news from Bob Reed. Bill Barber was Vice President – Purchasing for Piedmont and was with Tom Davis when the started the airline in 1948.
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Once again, I find it necessary to bring you bad news. Bill Barber passed away at 1:00 PM today. The obituary should appear in the Monday Winston-Salem Journal. I am told that the funeral will be Tuesday at the Salem Funeral Home. Bill was 87 and has been in declining health for quite a while.

Bob Reed

F/A & Presidential Suite Barbara Reynolds (no replies)

Don Shanks — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:25:48 -0400

Barbara Jean Jackson Reynolds
KINSTON, NC - Barbara Jean Jackson Reynolds, 63, of 2647 St. John Circle, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at her home.

She was a retired flight attendant with Piedmont Airlines and was a customer service representative in the Presidential Suite for over 20 years. She was fondly known as Ms B and will be missed by all that knew her and loved her. She was a very generous, giving and loving person.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus Lee and Bessie Johnson Jackson and her husband, John Blair Reynolds.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2009 from the Mausoleum Chapel at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Kinston, with Pastor Allen Ham officiating.

Survivors include her step-son, Kevin Harwell of Maryland; her sisters, Dr. and Mrs. Ronald DeWitt of Lansing, MI and Mr. and Mrs. William A. Carlin of Kinston; her niece, Julie C. Burkett and husband, Jeff, Jr. of Kinston; her nephew, Arthur King Kelly, Jr. and wife, Tracy of Bluffton, SC; great nieces, Summer Grace Burkett and Savannah Rose Burkett, both of Kinston and Mary Reagan Kelly of Bluffton, SC; great nephew, Arthur Samuel Kelly of Bluffton, SC; special friends, Gina Blackwell Tribuzio of Winston Salem, Brenda Hynek of Winston-Salem, Carmen and Gerry Dauria of Kinston, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dixon of Kinston, her friend and attorney, Dal Wooten of Kinston, and her beloved feline companion, "Bonnie Blair".

The family will receive friends at the home of her sister, 240 Camellia Street, Kinston.

Arrangements are by Garner Funeral Home.

Margie Holton (wife - Capt Mike Holton) (no replies)

Don Shanks — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:06:37 -0400

The following from Captain Sam Parnell -

Captain Mike Holton's wife, Margie, died yesterday as the result of a fall.
The funeral will be in New Bern, NC at 2 PM tomorrow Oct 21.
Arrangements are with Pollack Wells Funeral Home in New Bern.
Sam

Sky Day - Obituary (1 reply)

Bob Reed — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:39:57 -0500

KERNERSVILLE-Schuyler Day, 71, passed away Monday, October 19, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born May 21, 1938 in Leslie Co., Kentucky to the late Rusey and Clara Williams Day. Mr. Day was a member and a deacon of First Baptist Church in Kernersville, where he had taught adult and youth Sunday school classes. He served on several different committees, the most recent was the Family Promise committee. Mr. Day served in the United States Army and was employed by Piedmont Airlines in 1963 and retired in 1993 after the merger with US Airways. He enjoyed gardening and fishing, and was an avid Kentucky Wildcats fan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Talbot Adam Day. Surviving are his wife, Ernestine Williams Day of the home; his son, Patrick Todd Day and wife Mary of Charlotte; a step-granddaughter, Jamie Nicole Miller of Charlotte; one brother, James Day and wife Linda of Okeechobee, FL; one sister, Janneth Wells of Smilax, KY; one brother in-law, Lonnie Williams and wife Janie of Colleyville, TX; and seven nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday, October 22, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Kernersville with Dr. Stephen Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends from 9-10:30 am Thursday, October 22, 2009 at the church. Memorials may be made to either First Baptist Church, 401 Oakhurst St., Kernersville, NC 27284; Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 5950 Fairview Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210-3104 or the American Cancer Society, 4-A Branch Dr., Greensboro, NC 27407.

Cemetery:
Eastlawn Gardens of Memory
530 Dobson Street
Kernersville, NC 27284

Visitations:
9:00AM to 10:30AM on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009 at First Baptist Church (Kernersville)

Services:
11:00AM at First Baptist Church (Kernersville) on Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Sky Day (no replies)

Don Shanks — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:26:34 -0400

Hello Dear Friends,
This is Todd Day, Sky's son.

I'm very sorry to tell you all that Dad lost his fight with lymphoma today at 12:25pm. He had been in the ICU at Baptist Hospital since last Wednesday night. Mom took him there because he was having difficulty breathing. It was determined that he had massive fluid buildup around his lungs. The fluid was due to the incredible expansion of the lymphoma in his body. Thursday afternoon the doctors decided to do a procedure to draw the fluid off of his lungs but Dad was so weak that he stopped breathing when they started the procedure. They put him on a ventilator in order to do the procedure. After the procedure Dad basically lapsed into a coma and never recovered. His organs began failing over the weekend, starting with his kidneys. His heart began failing Sunday morning.

Mom, myself and my wife stayed by him in the ICU all weekend. By this morning the only thing keeping him alive was the ventilator and the drugs they were giving him. Dad remained in a comatose state and never indicated that he was in any pain or was aware of his surroundings. One of Dad's doctors made a statement over the weekend that really made an impression on us. She said, "At some point we have to decide when we have crossed the line from doing things 'for' him versus doing things 'to' him."

This morning we knew in our hearts beyond a shadow of a doubt that we had crossed that line. We made the very difficult decision to withdraw life support and let nature take its course. Dad passed in less than a minute from when the ventilator was removed. We know in our hearts we made the right decision.

Mom has searched for many of your phone numbers and cannot find them among Dad's contacts but I knew we could find your email addresses and make contact.

As of right now arrangements are incomplete. As soon as I know something (probably tomorrow afternoon) I will update you all.

Please take comfort in the knowledge that Dad loved each and every one of you.

If you would like to contact us please either email me
(ptday64@gmail.com) or phone us here at the home (336-996-2693).

-Todd

Sky Day Passed this morning (no replies)

timodee — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:36:15 -0400

Details unknown at this time.

Tim Poole
timodee1957@yahoo.com

Obituaries (no replies)

William Morgan — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:59:02 -0400

Flight Attendant Nancy Vance Tongel passed away at her home in Virginia Beach, Virginia March 25th. 2009

PI License Plate Frame (no replies)

speedyforever — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 13:49:12 -0400

Hello everyone.....just wanted to see if anyone knows where I can buy one of the PI license plate frames. I just personalized my l. plate and want to make it pop by adding one of these. The one I have is old and faded and would love to find a new one.

Any infor please fwd to

GLusk@carolina.rr.com

thanks everyone.....Speedy lives forever in my (and all ours) heart!!!!!!

Carl Ray Bowen (no replies)

leslie — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:20:12 -0400

Carl Ray Bowen Born May 27 in 1964. Departed on Sept 10,2009 in Gastonia NC.
Carl, aka spanky,scooter was the son of the late Capt Harris Bowen 727/767, and Reba Jeffers Bowen. Survivors include Son John Sterling at home and Daughters Reba Marie at home and Jeanine Walts of Charlotte. Brothers Miles Bowen of Caifornia, Jeff Bowen of Atlanta Ga. Carl worked in DCA,MCO,CLT vistation was on Sept 13 2009 from 200-400pm. Condolences may be sent to mcleanfuneral.com

Ollie richardson (Accounting) (no replies)

Don Shanks — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:13:00 -0400

Ollie F. Richardson
WINSTON-SALEM - Ollie F. Richardson, 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Mrs. Richardson was born in Bedford County, VA to Elizabeth and Henry B. Fant.

She was retired from Piedmont Airlines and a member of Centenary United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel K. Richardson, Sr.; a son, Joseph S. Richardson; two brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by a sister, Delphine F. Thompson of Winston-Salem; two sons, Samuel K. (Judy) Richardson, Jr. of Pfafftown, Jim Richardson of Riner, VA; three grandchildren, Jane (Clifton) Harper, Janet Lovelace, Samuel K. (Jill) Richardson, III; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside Memorial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, at Forsyth Memorial Park and will be officiated by Pastor Mike Beasley.

Mary Browne (wife of Jim Browne) (no replies)

Don Shanks — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 11:03:38 -0400

Mary Ann Glod Browne
WILMINGTON - Mary Ann Glod Browne, of Wilmington, died Thursday, September 24, 2009. Mary Ann was born in 1931 in Castle Hayne, North Carolina to Joseph and Agnes Stanek Glod. Remembered are her parents and her three brothers Theodore, Walter and Albert Glod as well as her sister in law Anne Glod who preceded her in death.

Surviving are her husband James Nicholas Browne of Wilmington and their six children Kathleen Rose Moore of Lexington N.C., Dr. Paul C Browne of Lexington, S.C. and his wife Kim Sanders, Attorney Richard Joseph Browne of Winston Salem, N.C., Donna Elizabeth Browne of Winston Salem, N.C., Martha Browne Spillane and her husband Daniel Spillane of Greensboro, N.C. and Amy Jeanne Browne Losito and her husband Anthony Losito of Henderson, Nevada. Also surviving are her sister in law Eleanore Glod and niece Paula Glod of Leesburg, Virginia, her nephew Walter Glod of Richmond Virginia, her nephew Ted Glod of Raleigh, N.C. and her sister in law Mary Elizabeth Dmytruk of Castle Hayne. Mary Ann was blessed with six grandchildren who she took great pleasure in; Rachel Sanders Browne of Savannah Georgia, Ryan Browne of Athens, Georgia, Connor and Clark Spillane of Greensboro, N.C. and Anthony and Aidan Losito of Henderson, Nevada.

Mary Ann graduated from New Hanover High School and attended Trinity College in Washington DC for two years. She then graduated from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in 1953 where she had served as President of her dormitory and the Newman Club. While at UNC Chapel Hill Mary Ann was also inducted into the Valkyries, the highest honor society for women.

Prior to having children Mary Ann worked for the US Navy in Norfolk, Virginia as well as a CPA firm in Charleston S.C. After raising her children she managed a personnel placement firm in Winston Salem, N.C. She was an active member of St Leo' s Church in Winston Salem serving on the Parish Council and the St. Theresa' s Guild.

Her greatest pleasure was in arranging flowers for the church. After returning to Wilmington she became active again at St Stanislaus church her home parish, and continued to be active in her work though the Ladies Guild and as Chair of the Parish Council as the new church was being built in 1998.

Visitation will be held at Andrews Mortuary Market Street Chapel Sunday September 27, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with a Rosary said at 7:30. The funeral will be held at St. Stanislaus Church, Monday September 28, at 11:00 a.m., followed by a graveside service at Wilmington National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at a reception following the interment at St. Stanislaus Hall. Flowers are welcome or memorial gifts may be sent to the Capital Fund of St. Stanislaus Church Castle Hayne, N.C.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com.

A Market Street Service.

Edward White (no replies)

Don Shanks — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:27:48 -0400

Edward W. White

KERNERSVILLE - Edward W. White, 67, went home to be with his Lord on September 15, 2009. Funeral Services Celebrating his Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2009, with Dr. Bobby Roberson officiating, at the Gardens of Memory Mausoleum in Walkertown.

A native of Forsyth County, he was the son of the late Elizabeth Estelle Brewer White and Elwyn Winfield White. He was a graduate of Walkertown High School Class of 1961, and attended Mitchell College. He was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church, and a U.S. Army Veteran.

Edward was first employed by the former Piedmont Airlines and retired in 1998, after 32 years of service, from US Air.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Robbins White, whom he was truly devoted to for 45 years; daughter, Tracie W. Reed and her husband, Mike of Greensboro; granddaughters, Madison and Nikki; sister, Lois W. Hoots and her husband, James of Rural Hall; twin brother, Elwyn M. White and his wife, Glenda of Kernersville.

The family will visit with friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at the Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the White family at www.Pierce-JeffersonFuneralService.com.

Memorial contributions are asked to be sent to the Central NC Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, 2211 Meadowview Drive, Greensboro, NC, 27409.

Flight Attendant Dottie Dressler (no replies)

Don Shanks — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:20:16 -0400

Folks.........

I just have this very sad piece of news from Mary Nierle.

Later...........Pam Horton

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Hi Everyone,

I received a phone call from Joanne Trihey today. She had some very sad news about retired F/A and Golden Wings member Dottie Ricci Dressler.

Dottie passed away yesterday after a long battle with cancer. Dottie also suffered from severe Rheumatoid Arthritis for many years.

If you would like to send condolences to her family, husband William along with children Megan and Matthew, cards can be sent to:

Mr. William Dressler and family
C/O Bill Yeckowic
5919 Palmer Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17112

If I hear anything about a service, I will let you know.

Mary Nierle

Steve Holland Obituary (no replies)

Bob Reed — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:06:48 -0400

Davidson Funeral Home
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Steven Craig Holland
(February 9, 1941 - September 16, 2009)

Steven Craig Holland, age 68 of Buddle Drive, Lexington passed away Wednesday (9-16-2009) at Hospice Home at High Point. Memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm Saturday (919-2009) at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Craig Barnhill officiating.

Steve was born in Davidson County, February 9, 1941 to David Jordan Holland and Lottie Byrd Holland. He was co-owner of Point Security. Preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are: one daughter, Pam Idol and husband Scott of Lexington; one son, Brian Holland and wife Misty of Lexington; two granddaughters, Alisha Nichole Callicutt and Anna Elizabeth Callicutt; one brother, Mark Holland and wife Connie of Lexington and his

Beloved dog, Beacon.

The family will greet friends following the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials should be directed to a Hospice of your choice or to Davidson County Cancer Services, 25 W. 6th Avenue, Lexington.

Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net

Steve Holland (no replies)

Don Shanks — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:59:53 -0400

TO: The Piedmont Family

Again, I'm the bearer of sad news. The following email from Brian Holland concerns the passing of his father and our friend and former colleague, Steve Holland. Let us all keep Steve's loved ones in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob Reed

Robert H. Reed, Curator
PIEDMONT AVIATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PiedmontHistory@aol.com
Office:
2150 Country Club Road, Suite 235
P. O. Box 25864
Winston-Salem, NC 27114-5864
Web Site: www.jetpiedmont.com

________________________________________

From: brian@point7.com
To: brian@point7.com
Sent: 9/16/2009 1:55:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time
Subj: Good Afternoon

Hello to each of you,
It is with great sadness that I announce my Dad, Steve Holland passed away from his struggles with Cancer this morning. I apologize for the inability to personally contact each of you by phone and for the abruptness of this news for ones that were unaware of his recent decline.
Our family would like to thank each of you for the genuine concern that has been expressed for him, during his sickness.
Sincerely,
Brian Holland
Point Security, Inc.
5815 NC Highway 8
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 357-3417
www.point7.com

EVELYN HILL (no replies)

sbtinme — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:04:51 -0400

Hello everyone. For some years, I've been wondering what became of Evelyn Hill, PI F/A long time domiciled in ATL. She was around for a long time (certified on the DC-3) and flew up into the 1990s. The last time I saw her, she was in CLT about to work a SJU turn and she told me she was getting "too old for this $4!#!"

She had a very unique personality and an unforgettable style.

A few years ago, a former PI F/A told me that she'd heard Evelyn was in a full time care facility near ILM with advanced alzheimers. I surely hope that's not the case.

I'd sincerely appreciate any updates anyone might have about Evelyn. I'd also delight in any stories or remembrances folks had of her. She was a one of a kind.

1970 ROA Schedule Question (4 replies)

ROA_AL — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:30:35 -0400

I was a kid from ROA in the 70's and part of my love of aviation came from hearing YS-11s fly over the house. I collected quite a few timetables from back then, luckily they survived the years. Something I noticed about PI's ROA schedule I have always wondered about.

There was a flight scheduled to Winston-Salem from Roanoke, daily, that departed ROA at 11:15 pm. Flight 25. That seems kind of late to fly folks from Roanoke to Winston. Flight 25 originated in LGA, I think. But, that still seems kind of late to serve Winston.

Also, there was a 7:30 am departure from Winston to Roanoke, daily, flight 2. That flight continued to DCA. That's pretty early for those days.

Was there a reason for these flights other than passenger service?

EVELYN HILL (no replies)

sbtinme — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 10:23:52 -0400

George Livengood (no replies)

Don Shanks — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:21:11 -0400

George Livengood

WINSTON-SALEM - Mr. George Iverson Livengood, 90, of Winston-Salem, passed away August 14, 2009 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Yadkin County on May 10, 1919 to the late Thomas and Nellie Wilkes Livengood. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arizona Brown Livengood; a special son-in-law, Ken Wooten; his brothers, Thomas, Eugene, and Clifton Livengood; his sisters, Ella Swisher and Cora Tate.

Mr. Livengood was retired from Piedmont Airlines with 20 years of service and was a charter member of the Southfork Volunteer Fire Department, where he was awarded Fireman of The Year. He was a familiar sight in the Southfork community with his John Deere Tractor helping many friends along the way. He was a well known faithful patron of K&W Cafeteria. Mr. Livengood was led to the Lord and will now rest in his arms forever.

He is survived by his daughter, Diane Livengood Turner and her husband, Joe; two sisters, Evolia Moore and Eva Ransome; a brother, Fred Livengood; a step-grandson, Randy Turner and wife, Carolyn; a special pal, Becky Watkins; and several nieces and nephews.

A Graveside Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Forsyth Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday, August 17, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative CareCenter, 101 Hospice Ln., Winston-Salem, NC 27103.

Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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Piedmont / Norfolk Reunion - Saturday 8/22 (no replies)

gshank — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:42:35 -0400

Annual Piedmont Airlines Reunion!

Okay folks - it's time for another annual Piedmont Airlines reunion that our dear friend Ronnie Ellis initiated several years ago. Ronnie has passed the torch so let's keep it burning!

Annual Piedmont Airlines Reunion

Date – Saturday, August 22
Time – 7:00 until close
Where: Footer’s Sports Pub (757) 467-6427
4676 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

SPREAD THE WORD!!!

I am working on a Piedmont Contact Information document that I can eventually share with everyone so we can stay in touch with each other. It will also be helpful when scheduling future reunions. If you know any other Piedmont folks who worked in Norfolk, please have them email me their information. If you are comfortable sharing your information, please email me your:

Name
Address
Phone Number
Email Address

My email address is gshank007@aol.com

Gary

Samuel E. 'Red' Smith, Lead Mechanic (no replies)

54977 — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:59:02 -0400

Samuel E. 'Red' Smith, Piedmont Airlines and US Airways retired lead mechanic died August 11, 2009 at NC Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill, N.C., reports the Wilmington, N.C. Star-News, page 5B, Thursday, August 13, 2009. He was born August 13, 1934, at Lake Waccamaw, N.C., the son of Samuel Edward and Sue Nelson Smith.

A U.S. Army Korean War veteran and private pilot; Smith is survived by his wife of 52 years, Virginia Clark Smith, and sons Robert of Oak Harbor, WA, and Kenton of Havelock, N.C. Sisters Frances Caldwell and Judy Hufham, and brothers James Dawson Smith, Charles Lawson Smith, and Jerry Smith, also survive. 'Red' Smith is predeceased by his parents, the brothers, and a sister.

Memorials may be sent to River City Reform Church, 2601 Iron Gate Drive, 28412. The funeral service will be conducted at 2pm, Friday, August 14th, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, Pastor Bob Carter. Condolences may be sent to the family at [www.andrewsmortuary.com] and [www.onlinecondolencesatstarnewsonline.com]

Samuel E. 'Red' Smith, Lead Mechanic (no replies)

54977 — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:55:45 -0400

Samuel E. 'Red' Smith, Piedmont Airlines and US Airways retired lead mechanic died August 11, 2009 at NC Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill, N.C., reports the Wilmington, N.C. Star-News, page 5B, Thursday, August 13, 2009. He was born August 13, 1934, at Lake Waccamaw, N.C., the son of Samuel Edward and Sue Nelson Smith.

A U.S. Army Korean War veteran and private pilot; Smith is survived by his wife of 52 years, Virginia Clark Smith, and sons Robert of Oak Harbor, WA, and Kenton of Havelock, N.C. Sisters Frances Caldwell and Judy Hufham, and brothers James Dawson Smith, Charles Lawson Smith, and Jerry Smith, also survive. 'Red' Smith is predeceased by his parents, the brothers, and a sister.

Memorials may be sent to River City Reform Church, 2601 Iron Gate Drive, 28412. The funeral service will be conducted at 2pm, Friday, August 14th, at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel, Pastor Bob Carter. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com"><]; and www.onlinecondolencesatstarnewsonline.com><];.