Happenings With The Neals

Friday, October 27, 2017

In Awe of Meeting GM King 10.21.17

Sunday, October 22, 2017

2nd Dan Black Belt Testing 2017 Sparring

Timothy and his buddy, Blayden, sparring on 10.21.17.

2nd Dan Black Belt Testing 2017 Pictures

Here’s some pictures from 10.21.17.

Photo Bombed by Enzo...LOL!

Saturday, October 21, 2017

2nd Dan Black Belt Testing Breaking

2nd Dan Black Belt Testing 2017 Poomsaes

He’s Here and Ready!

So glad they actually had the doors unlocked this time. We are chilling while we wait for time to start in an hour and 15 minutes.

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Timothy and his dad thought there was too much pinkish color to his hair so his buddy, Blayden’s mom, did this and Timothy luvs it. It’s more of a burnt red or orange color. He’s very happy with it. His buddy, Blayden, did a neon color.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Ended up being more of a Maroon color

Timothy luvs his hair!!! He’s ready for Saturday’s Black Belt Testing.

Timothy’s Going Bright Red

Timothy wanted to dye his hair bright red for his final black belt test on Saturday so now we sit for 15-20 minutes.

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Pictures from Today’s Sparring Training

Timothy had a good day of training today. These pictures are from his sparring match with his buddy Greyson. These boys train hard!

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.