2024 McMillan/MacMillan Reunion

 The annual McMillan/MacMillan Family reunion was held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, We met at Holland's Shelter Restaurant in Holly Ridge, NC. Thank you Holland's for accommodating our family. The food was delicious.We had 41 members in attendance. 

Michael Hearn Pistner

 

Michael Hearn Pistner of Wallace, NC, passed from his earthly life on Thursday, April 25, 2024, while a resident of Wallace Health and Rehabilitation.   Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on July 12, 1948, he is the son of the late Bernard and Nita McMillan Pistner.  Also preceding him in death are his wife—Jo Ellen Herring Pistner; son—Michael Deane Pistner; and brother—Bernard Pistner. 

Left to cherish his memory are his children—Joseph Patrick Pistner (Deborah) and Amy Michelle Darboe; sisters—Joyce Savage (Charles) of Rose Hill and Nita Pistner Lee of Asheville; and his beloved feline companion—“Punkin”. 

Mr. Pistner was very positive in all aspects of his life.  He was always jovial with a “super social” personality.  He related well with everyone and always tried, in his conversations, to determine if others were related to his family.  Somewhat of an expert in computer technology, he was well known for computer repair and sales.  While a “blue blood” in his University of North Carolina allegiance, he often related that he was going to attend classes there in his later life.  After becoming infirm, his favorite thing to do daily was riding his feline companion “Punkin” around the house on “paw parade” in his wheelchair.

A service to celebrate his life is set for 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at graveside in the Rockfish Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Wallace.  Officiating will be the Reverend Bobby Smith. The family asks that, rather than flowers, memorial contributions be presented to the family for final medical bills. 

McMillan/MacMillan Family Reunion October 8, 2023

 

We had our McMillan/MacMillan family reunion on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Holland's Shelter Restaurant in Holly Ridge, NC. The food was delicious, and we had a wonderful time with family! A very informative program was presented by our cousin, Dr. Edna Smith, on the Sloop Point Plantation which is part of our McMillan/MacMillan history. 

More pictures sent from Diane Minshew, our President. Thanks Diane!  

 

More reunion pictures from Gail Evans.  Thank you Gail!  

 

Margaret Juanita Van Court McPherson (1931-2023)

 

Obituary

Mrs. Margaret Juanita Van Court McPherson, age 91, of West Jefferson passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her home.

A memorial service will be held later in Orlando, Florida.

Mrs. McPherson was born on Teachey, NC on July 16, 1931 to the late Edward Martin and Beatrice McMillan Van Court. She worked as a postal carrier until retirement.

She was also preceded in death by three sons, Robert Lee Phillips, Jr., Barry Franklin Phillips and Edward Martin Phillips; a grandson, Frankie Branton; a brother, Elmer Ray Van Court; a sister Christine Phillips.

Mrs. McPherson is survived by: two daughters, Cindy Davis of West Jefferson and Alice Branton of Orlando, Florida; a sister, Francis Fortenberry of West Jefferson; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Family Reunion 2022

 We had a great family reunion this year in 2022. Here are pictures for you to enjoy. Click on the pictures for a bigger view, starting with the second picture.