Happenings With The Neals

Thursday, September 14, 2017

Sparring Training Class 9.14.17

Sunday, September 10, 2017

Sparring Training at Partners 9.9.17

Timothy had a great time training with Master Lorne at Partners yesterday afternoon. This boy luvs training and doing all he can to learn to be better at sparring.

Saturday, September 9, 2017

Pretest #2 Video - Self Defense 9.8.17

Pretest #2 - Self Defense 9.8.17

Earlier tonight Timothy and his buddy Blayden took their 2nd pretest and did a great job. I couldn't be prouder of these guys. They are doing so well. So glad to have this pretest done because the boys won't have to do it again like they will everything else at the final test in October.

Friday, September 8, 2017

Sparring Class 9.7.17

Timothy's Running Suit

Had to go shopping for a running suit for Timothy because more cooler mornings are ahead of us.

Saturday, September 2, 2017

BB-8 Lego Build

Timmy bought this build yesterday and had it built today. He has a laser thing that comes out the front and his head moves. Pretty cool build. BB-8 is one of Timothy's favorite characters in the new Star Wars movies.

Breaking Seminar Breaking 2 Blocks

Timmy is gonna break 2 Blocks for his power breaking at the final test for his 2 Dan Black Belt in October. Today he got to practice doing the break. Here's the video:

Friday, September 1, 2017

Sparring Training 8.31.17

Timothy is getting better and better.

New Hair Style Time Again

Tim's 2025 Accomplishments!

Tim had a huge year in 2025, moving through three weight classes. He began in the 61 kg division and finished in the 71 kg division, with the June weight category update shifting the weight classes. Despite all the transitions, Tim made tremendous progress. He earned 4 Gold Medals, 4 Silver Medals (6 Silver finishes) & 3 Bronze Medals (4 Bronze finishes) - which were his 1st USA National Level Medals. To top all that off he is the record holder for the snatch & total in the Youth 71kg division for WSO Carolinas. A standout year filled with growth, experience, and momentum for Tim.

Heaven Gained a Hero Aug. 16, 1935 to May 16, 2024 - 88 years old

It's hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember. Pop (Franklin Eugene Neal) was born in Ashland, KY. He graduated Thomas R. Brown High School and was a proud Army National Guard Veteran. He loved cars and working on them. He loved racing them with his boys, Jeff and Scot. He could fix just about anything. If he didn't have a tool for something then he'd make it. He valued family above everything. He loved traveling and going to amusement parks with his kids and grandkids, especially Disney World. He will forever be missed and forever be in our hearts! (this is not his official Obit)

Doris Jean Stergeon "Nan" Neal

Doris Jean Stergeon Neal, 88, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025 surrounded by family. Born June 13, 1937, to James B. and Opal McDowell Stergeon, Doris was a 1955 graduate of Thomas R. Brown High School, where she met the love of her life, Franklin Neal, who preceded her in death in 2024. Married for over 70 years, Doris and Frank built a life centered on love and family, raising their three children: Elaine, Jeffrey, and Scot. A devoted member of Faith Christian Assembly, Doris cherished homemaking, gardening, floral arranging, crocheting, and reading. Above all, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother—always her family’s biggest cheerleader. She is survived by her 3 children, her 5 grandchildren, and her 5 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her 2 brothers, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family.