Local Banks held reunion of former employees and directors

On the evening of August 23 the grand old bank building on the corner of Main and Park Avenue was filled with employees and directors who had once worked there.

The past employees came from First National Bank, First Citizens Bank, Union Planters Bank and Regions Bank. Their tenure spanned some fifty years of banking. Many memories were shared with lots of laughter and even some tears.

The building which has been closed now for many years is much like it was when the last ones worked there. The two story building was built in 1919 and opened for banking business in May 1920. It has been remodeled and added onto several times through the years.

Our thanks go to The Chamber of Commerce for leasing the building and bringing it back to life.

Pictured L-R: Bill Lawson, Rick Morrow, Bob Burklow, Lovada Burklow, Laquita Carroll, Jennifer Lewis, Cathy Roberson, Madelyn Tharp, Pattie Davis, Amy Ray, Lydia Spears, Joan Talley, Karen Eglinton, Mitzi Ayers, Marlene Tarklngton, Deena Reeves, Barbara Harris, Anita Larue, Annette Peery, Donise Brennon, Shirley Shipp, Mike Spitzer, David Adcox, Dale Floyd, Wade Peery and Darlene Johns.