Happenings With The Neals

Friday, June 29, 2018

Training Last Night with Master Salim

T has officially moved from Partners TaeKwonDo to Progressive TaeKwonDo with Master Salim. He and Master Salim are getting ready for Nationals in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Thursday, June 28, 2018

Mega Sports Camp 2018 Day #4

Today’s theme is, “I can conquer the day when I Compete With Courage!”

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Day 3 is going great. T is having such a great time this week. What a great way to have fun right before he goes to Nationals. The theme for Day 3 is, “I can conquer the day when I Remember To Recharge!”

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Mega Sports Camp 2018 Day #2

The theme for Day 2 is, “I can conquer the day when I Listen to Leaders!”

Monday, June 25, 2018

More pics from Mega Sports Camp today

Mega Sports Camp 2018 Day #1

T is enjoying his day so far at Mega Sports Camp. The theme today is “I can conquer the day when I Practice With Purpose!”

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Powerade State Games 2018 Gold Medalist

Master Salim from Progressive TaeKwonDo coached him today and did a great job. He is who will be coaching T at USAT Nationals in Utah.

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.