Happenings With The Neals

Saturday, May 4, 2019

Pics from T’s 1st Fight at USAT SC

T did really good his first round. The score was 22-0. He point gapped the kid second round the of a three round match.

Coach Adena did an awesome job with T.

USAT SC 2019 in the Books

T won Silver today at USAT SC.

Coach Adena and T.

Just Chillin’

T is just chillin’ waiting for his turn to fight. We got him totally relaxing while he waits.

What A Difference A Year Makes

Wow. He looks so different now compared to last year this time.

T was supposed to have 4 boys in his division but one was a no show so now there’s 3. T will have to win two fights to get the gold. Pray for him as he fights. He really wants a gold medal win at this tournament. The kid that got the by is ranked a little higher than him in points ranking. T’s really hoping to get to fight him and beat him. It will be their first time fighting one another should T get past his first round which we are praying and believing he will.

Friday, May 3, 2019

Fan Pride!

Me showing my fan pride as I watched the Canes sweep a 4-0 game series and knock the NY Islanders out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Canes advance to Eastern Coast finals. #I<3Hockey

Fresh Haircut

T got a fresh haircut earlier today.

Made Weight for USAT SC

T made weight and is now ready to eat some dinner. Lots of driving today. We are all hungry...LOL!

Thursday, May 2, 2019

On the Road Again Tomorrow

Tomorrow we hit the road heading to SC for the USAT SC Championship. T is excited to be competing. This past week T and I have worked out together. He ran while I speed walked. Here’s a pic of us after our workout earlier this week.

Water Heater Update

The new water heater is in place. The water really gets hot now. It was nice to finally take a nice hot shower at home and not have to go over to my moms house to take a shower. Scot is such a trooper. He has had a very full work week on top of replacing the water heater. He takes everything in stride and keeps on going. Such an amazing husband and father. We are so blessed to have him in our lives. We love him so much and thank God for blessing us with him everyday. And we have been very thankful to have hot water again. Life is good!!!

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.