Gary Tuttle passed away September 21, 2009
Gary was a local country music legend and was an integral part of bands like
Nashville Bound, Masters of the Honkytonk and Hot Cargo. While leading
Nashville Bound, he released eight recordings and in 1987 won the Marlboro Country
Music Roundup where they played on the same bill with George Strait, Alabama and
The Judd's in front of a sold out crowd. He had opened for such formidable acts as
Reba, Robbie McDowell, and his favorite, Conway Twitty.
(Gary was a member of South Akron Nest #167)
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Michael Poeta passed away June 5, 2009
Mike was the original founder of Nest #282, and was recently a partner in Nest #287
operations. Mike has dedicated the past 30+ years to running and operating the
local Nests in Frederick, MD.
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Jim Weidlich passed away March 24, 2009
(Jim was a Supreme Past President from South Akron Nest #167)
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Sister Shirley Long passed away on Jan 4, 2009
(Shirley was a member of South Akron Aux #167)
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Rueben Michael Martzall passed away December 2, 2008
(Reuben was the brother of Ray Martzall, Supreme Financial Secretary)