Richard Alexander, III

Hi Kathie. Mike was dianosed w/a brain tumor about 18 months ago.

Kathy O'Byrne (Bradham)

A Motley Crew!  Happier days with Mike, great memories of great guys we will always love dearly.  Mike you are loved more than you know.  Wonderful thoughts and heavy prayers for you and your family.  

Rick Selcer

I didn't know Mike well at PHS; there were so many of us, and we all had our own little circles that we ran in: jocks, nerds, band members, "popular kids," etc. But Mike was/is part of that Panther Family that we truly appreciate now in our sunset years. We are an aging, unfortunately dwindling crew. We need to cherish each and every member of our Panther crew and tell 'em how much they mean to us. Doesn't do much good to say nice things about people after they're gone. Tell 'em now! Here's to Mike -- and to all of us.

Diane Rosen (Newman)

Richard... thank you for sharing ... so very sorry to hear about Mike...please share our love & prayers with Mike & his family...💕

Diane & Jeff Newman

Everett Young, Jr.

I am so sorry to hear of the latest news about Mike.  I did not know Mike well personally at PHS.  I have really enjoyed talking with him at a couple of past reunions as well as at some of the planning gatherings leading up to our 50 year reunion.  I am wishing the best for Mike and his family and I am praying for a medical miracle for him.  Everett Young

Wade Clements

So sorry to hear about Mike. Thanks Richard for the update

Wade Clements

Susan Hunnicutt (Smith)

I am so sorry to hear this news about Mike. I will lift Mike and his family up in prayer.

Hope Griffith (Matthews)

I am very saddened to hear of Mike's illness!  I pray for him and for his family.

David Bloxom

Nicki Thompson (Tyler)

We are keeping Mike and his family in our prayers. What a wonderful opportunity we recently had to visit and remember the good old days with our class.  Mike is a superstar and we hope the Lord is not in a hurry to have him brighten the heavens!!

Cyndy Yoder (Kennedy)

So sorry to hear about Mike...will be keeping him and his family in our prayers.

Gyrene Koonce (Kennedy)

So sorry to hear about Mike.  Prayers for him and his family.

Billy Rosenthal

Mike, were all in your corner saying prayers for you.  Thanks for all the fun and good times during our Paschal days. Billy

Lewis Wall

Mike, I always had the highest respect for you. You were always good to all of us. A true and humble leadet. May God give you and your family the best of comfort and protection.

Richard Alexander, III

Just got the news from James Shebesta that Vare passed sometime last night. A sad day for us all...

Richard Alexander, III

He's not in any pain anymore!

Randy McFarland

Sad news. So many of us have great memories of him. White light to his family.

Becky Whitten (Provenza)

Sending prayers for Mike & family- wonderful memories of great times in high school

Everett Young, Jr.

The sad and terrible news we all did not want to hear.  I am sure that Mike gave it all he had.  Praying for the family.  Everett Young

Claude (Scooter) Hailey, III

I;m so sorry to hear about Mike. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. In our hearts Mike will always be with us.

Denise Cason (Gregory)

Debbie Gafford (Devaney)

A sad day and a great loss for everyone.

Billy Rosenthal

so sorry to hear the sad news.  Mike was always a winner and fighter, but this was a tough one to win.  Our thoughts and prayers are with the Vahrenkamp Family.  Billy

Brice Parks

My heart and prayers go out to Mike and his family. Solid guy will be missed...

Susan Hunnicutt (Smith)

I am truly saddened to hear this news, but as Richard said, “Mike is no longer in pain.” My prayers for his family.