100th birthday

Montgomery Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday

  Loved ones of Mineola Smith celebrated her 100th birthday and the impact she has made on their lives. Smith was born on June 6, 1921. Her friends and family honored her with a drive-by birthday party. Special visitors to the party included the Montgomery police and fire departments as well as “Sparky” the fire dog. Smith was recognized by…

Meet Mrs. Alma Lee Harvey, Montgomery’s Newest Centenarian!

Mrs. Alma Lee Harvey was born on April 18, 1921, and Saturday morning, the Carver Park Community celebrated her 100th birthday. Dozens of cars with people delivering cards, flowers and money helped celebrate Mrs. Harvey. The Montgomery Police, Fire Rescue, and County Commission participated in the drive through birthday party. Alma Lee Harvey is known as the “mother of the…

WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday with Parade; Has Day Dedicated to Him in Montgomery

On Wednesday, September 2, Montgomery residents gathered for a parade celebrating the 100th birthday of the WWII veteran, James Vernon Godfrey. The parade started at 9:30 a.m. from the parking lot of the Dalraida Baptist Church. The parade passed by Godfrey’s house at Pelzer Avenue where he has lived since the 1950s. Mayor Steven Reed issued a special proclamation declaring…

Today is the Centennial of Nat King Cole’s Birth

He was born in Montogmery on this date one century ago.

We’re covering a celebratory event in downtown Montgomery, and will haveĀ  a report on CBS 8 and ABC 32 at 10:00 PM tonight. But CBS News included a nice video tribute for him in their Sunday Morning program.You can watch it online HERE.   He died on February 15, 1965, aged 45. Categories: Montgomery Metro, Statewide Tags: 100th birthday, ABC…