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This is a great place to keep in touch and up-to-date with family events, announcements and news.  Please feel free to share your special announcement or event with the family through this forum.

To submit an item, please email your news to
BDSNFamily@att.net  or the Contact Us page.

Thank you!

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Kevin Anthony Davis
Kevin Anthony Davis

In Memoriam

Kevin Anthony Davis

April 27, 1973 - January 23, 2008

Son of Areatha Elizabeth Sturdivant Davis & James Davis, 
Grandson of Lee and Annie Mae Horne Sturdivant,
Great Grandson of Leon "Lem" and Harriett Ratliff Sturdivant,  and
Great Great Grandson of Oliver and Emmaline Sturdivant.

(Click Here to view Funeral Program)

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made 
in the memory of Kevin Anthony Davis to:

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
1400 K Street, N.W.
Suite 725
Washington D.C. 20005
Phone 1(800) 533-CURE (2873)
www.jdrfcapitol.org

Donations may also be sent for forwarding to:
Areatha Sturdivant Davis
3607 Riviera Street
Temple Hills, MD 20748



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December Newsletter is available!

Click on this link to download the newsletter featuring information on the reunion.  Travel and Hotel information in now available on the website and in the newletter!







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November Newsletter is available!

Click on this link to download the newsletter featuring information on the reunion, the Davis-Torrence Family Reunion in Charlotte, NC with photos!  And more!







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Dana and Aapri's sons:   Aapri (age 8) and Khiyale (age 1) Washington
Dana and Aapri's sons: Aapri (age 8) and Khiyale (age 1) Washington

Wedding Bells Chime for Dana and Aapri Washington!


Dana Washington (Bidgood), the daughter of Daniel Bidgood who is the son of Oscar and Betty Bidgood, recently got married on April 5, 2007 to Aapri M. Washington. They were high school “sweet hearts”. 

They recently purchased their first home on April 18, 2007. They have two handsome sons, Aapri (age 8) and Khiyale (age 1) Washington!

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August Newsletter is available!

Click on this link to download the newsletter featuring information on the reunion, the Sturdivant Family Reunion in Thomasville, NC with photos!  And more!







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Sturdivant Family Reunion 2007

The Sturdivant Family Reunion committee is announcing their family reunion to be held at Thomasville, North Carolina on Friday through Sunday, June 15 to June 17, 2007.  They have lots of family activities planned as well as many opportunities to gather with the family.  

Please click on the link below for details and contact information.

Sturdivant Family Reunion information.

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Congratulations to La'Tina Lorice Perry!

Daughter of Paul and Lorice Perry of Highland Village, Texas.  La'Tina is graduating from Johns Hopkins University G. W. C. Whiting School of Engineering with a Master of Science Degree in Information Systems and Technology on Wednesday, May 16, 2007.  Congratulations!







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Freedom Park, Charlotte, NC
Freedom Park, Charlotte, NC
Davis-Torrence Family Reunion

The Davis-Torrence Family Reunion committee is announcing their family reunion to be held at Freedom Park in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday and Sunday, June 30 through July 1, 2007.  They have lots of family fun activities planned as well as many opportunities to gather with the family.  Please click on the link below for details and contact information.

Davis-Torrence Family Reunion information.

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Norfolk-Virgina Beach area
Norfolk-Virgina Beach area
Sadler, McClain, Grier, Davis 20th Family Reunion

The Washington DC Family Reunion Committee is announcing their 20th Year Family Reunion for the Sadlers, McClains, Griers, Davis's and other family members and friends.  The reunion location will be at Norfolk, Virginia and Virginia Beach from Friday, August 10 through Sunday, August 13, 2007.  This is sure to be a wonderful occasion.  Please click on the link below to see additional details and contact information.

Sadler, McClain, Grier, Davis 20th Family Reunion Information

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The Summit at Haw River State Park
The Summit at Haw River State Park
Horne Family Reunion

Walter & Pauline Horne are announcing the Horne Family Reunion to be held from Friday, August 31 through Sunday, September 2, 2007.  This year the gathering will be held at a beautiful, quiet, and relaxing location called The Summit at Haw River State Park.  Please click on the link below to view the details and contact information.

Horne Family Reunion Information 

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California Reunion Committee Is Formed

On Saturday, December 2, 2006, family members met in Long Beach, California to form the 2008 California Reunion Committee.  Attendees included Clarence and Syna Sturdivant, Ronald and Cynthia Alexander, Michelle Kennedy and Raven Harris.  Also attending was Markayza Valdez-Ford, granddaughter of Cynthia Alexander.

The following subcommittees and chairpersons were formed:
  • Steering Committee
    • Chairperson - Syna
    • Secretary - Raven
    • Treasurer - Clarence
  • Finance (including Fund Raising) - Michelle
  • Hospitality (including Hospitality Room, Family Banquet, & Family Picnic) - Cynthia
  • Registration (including Welcome Table and Payment Reminders) - Syna/Cynthia
  • Communication - (including Newsletter) - Raven
  • Activities/Entertainment (including Tour Leaders, Talent Show, Family Worship) - Ronald with subcommittee members: Markayza, Michelle and Pastor Reginald Robinson)
  • Marketing (including Raffle, Silent Auction) - Michelle
  • Transportation/Lodging - Syna with subcommittee member Robert Hill
  • Photography/Family Yearbook - Michelle
  • IT Webmaster - Syna
  • Setup and Cleanup - Ronald/Cynthia/Michelle
These committee chairspersons will be needing assistance to plan and to carry out the details of the reunion.  If you would like to participate in any part of the reunion activities, please contact the chairperson for additional information on how you can lend a hand.  You can find their telephone numbers or email addresses on the Family Info page.  Thank you.


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Wedding Bells Will Chime for Patrice Jamison!
Patrice Jamison, daughter of Patricia Jamison and the late Charles Cowan, will be tying the knot with Carlos Perez on December 2, 2006.  Click here to view a copy of their wedding announcement.

The very happy couple are looking forward to this day when two hearts become one.  Please send your blessings and good wishes for their upcoming union.

Welcome to the family, Carlos!!!!

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Happy Birthday, Ronald!

Watch out world!  November 19th is coming!  That is the day James and Gladys Alexander gave birth to Ronald Alexander.  Congrats Ronald on your 59th birthday
 
We love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Congratulations to Pat Jamison!

Pat Jamison from North Carolina graduated from Bellevue University in Nebraska in June 2006. She received a Master of Science degree in Health Care Administration. Pat has graduated Magna Cum Laude. She is the daughter of the late Bennie Jamison and granddaughter of the late Maude Nance.  Congratulations!

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Marcia Stokes Ministries


PRAYER SUMMIT 2006 - It's time to get away...
and pray!


Marcia Stokes Ministries is presenting Prayer Summit 2006 to be held in Decatur, GA on October 19 - 21, 2006.  Please click HERE for additional information.

Marcia Stokes is the daughter of Almeta Sturdivant Stokes and James Stokes.  Almeta is the daughter of Lee and Annie Mae Sturdivant.  Please go to www.marciastokes.org to visit Marcia's website.

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We are looking for some lost relatives!  

We either have the wrong address or they have moved and did not leave a forwarding address.  If you know how to get in touch with the following people, please ask them to send us an email with their current address, phone number and email address.  We wouldn't want them to miss out on the 2008 reunion!  Please help!


William Alexander
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Alsbrooks   **Found**     
Jeremy Ardrey
Samuel Bidgood, Jr. **Found**
Edward & Mary Camp
Otis Chandler
Shanna Dargan
Valerie Dargan
Dot Davis
James Davis
Michael Davis
Paul & Debbie Drake
Kelvin Ervin
Mattie Mae Ervin
Bruce & Gena Ervin
Jacqueline Hemphill
Arthur McClain
Hattie McClain **Found**
Lucy McClain  **Found**
Michael McClain
Julia Odueso **Found**
Amanda Robinson **Found**
Tameka Sligh  **Found**
Marcel & Dawn Soubayi  **Found**
David Sturdivant  **Found**
Johann Sturdivant  **Found**
Melvain Sturdivant
Stephen & Darius Sturdivant  **Found**
Walter Sturdivant
Russell & Rose Wade  **Found**
Craig Woodfolk
Arlene Little
Denise Maddox
Jerome Richardson
Gloria Smith  **Found**
Lonnie Stowe, Jr.  **Found**
Olivia Sturdivant
Shanda Sturdivant
Tina Sturdivant
Thomas Torrence  **Found**
Rev. Charles Woods

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Wedding Bells for Nooshin Sturdivant and Eden Golshani!

It was a beautiful day right next to the harbor in Rose Haven, Maryland.  One can see the Chesepeake Bay and view the serene tree-lined landscape.  

Nooshin and Eden were wed in a Baha'i wedding ceremony at Herrington on the Harbor on July 31st 2006.  There was great food, lively music and everyone celebrated to Nooshin's and Eden's bright future together!  Nooshin is the daughter of James and Firouseh Sturdivant.  James is the son of Annie Mae and Lee Sturdivant.

You can view pictures of the celebration by clicking here.  The passcode is 73006.

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Happy Birthday, James!

James Sturdivant of Beltsville, Maryland celebrated his 70th birthday with loving family and close friends on March 11, 2006.  It was a wonderful party with a gathering of about 150 people.  Speeches were made, music and songs, pictures and videos were shared.  A day to remember! 

James is the son of Lee and Annie Mae Sturdivant.
 

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Congratulations to Lennell Lawrence Perry!

Son of Paul and Lorice Perry of Highland Village, Texas.  Lennell is graduating from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture on Saturday, May 13, 2006.  Congratulations!


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Committees

We currently need your assistance to help make this reunion an event to remember.  If you would like to volunteer to serve on a committee, please send us an email at
BDSNFamily@att.net or use the Contact Us page and let us know which committee you would like to join.

  • Welcome Committee
  • Tour Leaders
  • Family Yearbook/Photographer
  • Family Banquet
  • Family Picnic
  • Family Worship
  • Raffle
  • Talent Show
  • Or volunteer your special talent in any function not mentioned above
Thank you!

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Members of the BDSN National Committee:

These family members represent the family from different regions of the country.  Their purpose is to provide advice and guidance for matters pertaining to BDSN Family Reunion events.  If you have a suggestion, a comment, or an issue that you would like to discuss, please feel free to contact any of the National Committee members.  (Words of appreciation are also gladly accepted!)

  • Booker T. & Gloria Alexander                                              
  • Kemp & Yvonne Dargan
  • William & Mable Dargan
  • Oscar & Betty Bidgood 
  • Edna Burns                                                                
  • Wilbert & Hattie Strickland
  • Clarence & Syna Sturdivant
  • Nathaniel (Nate) Sturdivant
  • Katie Gibson                                                              
  • Teresa (Tari) Sturdivant
  • Pat Jamison                                                               
  • Pearlie & Milas Williams
  • Tina Jamison-Cowan                                                 
  • Jackie Youngblood
  • Cherie King
  • Eddie & Evelyn Thomas
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