December 8, 2009 · 2:29 PM
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Walton-Dennis House, Circa 1900, Helena

 

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11 Responses to Walton-Dennis House, Circa 1900, Helena

  1. Lynn Lafavor Addison
    January 9, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    My email address is lapink14@yahoo.com

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  2. drtrd
    December 17, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    I’m very touched by your warm memories of your homeplace, Michaela…my grandmother’s home in Fitzgerald has suffered much the same fate, and I can hardly stand to drive by it. My hope is that someone would buy your homeplace, move it, and restore it, but in this strained economy that seems unlikely. It’s such a beauty!

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    • Lynn Lafavor Addison
      January 9, 2010 at 12:52 AM

      I grew up in Alamo Ga. My parents just bought a 116 acre farm right outside of Helen Ga. When they heard that this home was going to be torn down they wanted and still want so badly to save it and restore it. they thought about moving it,but thought it might destroy the house to move it. then they thought that restoring it right where it is would be the best and safest thing. We haven’t giving up completely on the idea of moving it . You probably know my relatives if you grew up there,they are Lafavor’s born and raised there. I would love to know more about the home.

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  3. Michaela Dennis Hadlow
    December 17, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    This house belonged to my Mother and Daddy, Jack and Rexie Dennis. They had 3 children who grew up in this home: Jack, Jr., Rex, and me (Michaela). My Daddy died in 1954, and my Mother lived in this home until she had a debilitating stroke in 1999. We maintained the home while she lived near my family in Florida until she passed away in 2003. A man who also lived in Helena as a young boy, Billy Routh, (now a realtor) purchased the house from us. I am SADDENED each time I see it now, because the yards have NOT been maintained….and it is an eyesore!

    My Mother LOVED her home! THANK YOU for the pictures. It brings JOY to me! Wonderful memories!!! I especially appreciate the comments from Bill Thompson. VERY kind!

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    • Sam Rawlins
      December 18, 2011 at 1:22 PM

      My Family, Hilton (Pet Milk Man) and Mizelle, Sammy, Philip and Sheila Rawlins moved to McRae in early 1960 and I now live out Long Bridge Road from Helena just inside Dodge County. I knew Rex as we were growing up and loved miss Rexie as I called her. She was a very sweet lady and full of energy. I have a lot of fond memories of your homeplace and your family. I went to town one day a few months ago (2011) and the house was gone. I was told it had been moved but can’t verify that as yet. Will post more when I find out the history.

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      • Michaela Dennis Hadlow
        December 21, 2011 at 10:50 PM

        Sam, thank you for the kind words about my Mother. She was always a true blessing in OUR lives, for sure!

        When I speak to Rex (“Sandy”), I’ll tell him about your nice note.

        I had heard that Mama’s house was being torn down, but I don’t know any of the details. I know we sold it to Billy Routh….but he didn’t always maintain the yards, etc., very well. I do know, however, that a house NOT lived in is not a good thing! Mama genuinely loved that house….and we did, too.

        Thank you for writing.

        Michaela Dennis Hadlow
        DeBary, Florida

  4. Bill Thompson
    December 17, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    I grew up knowing the lady that raised her family in this house. Then I had the opportunity to work with her at an auto parts store. She was like family. Her children were also good people. Good to see pictures of the past.

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