Happenings With The Neals

Friday, July 27, 2018

Getting Poised for US Open 2019

Well I got the news today from Grand Master Cann. She is looking to take T to the US Open in January 2019. She thinks T will be ready to attend and do well at it. Win or learn going will be a great experience for him because he will get to mix it up with international competitors. So now we put as much $$$ as we can back in savings to save up for that trip. Last year it was in Vegas. Not sure where it will be in January 2019. I’m sure we will soon find out. As of now T’s next tournament will be in Charlotte, NC on October 27th. He’ll be attending it with CK (Carolina Kicks). Looking forward to seeing how he fights after training with CK from now til then.

CK’s Evening Training Videos 7/26/2018

He’s getting faster!!!

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Training session last night

T loves training at Carolina Kicks. He wants to move closer to them...LOL! Someday that may just happen. He’s the happiest he’s been in a very long time in his training. He’s really motivated now. I love seeing him like this. #awesomecoaches #awesometeam #carolinakicks4thewin

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Morning Training Session at Carolina Kicks

Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Training at Progressive this evening

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.

Family Pic 2026