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Apparent murder-suicide rocks quiet Concord

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Saturday, May 9. 2009
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Pike County sheriff Jimmy Thomas and his deputies are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that rocked quiet Concord this morning.

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#1 katie on 05/09/09 at 10:16 PM
i was roger`s neice iam 9 i miss him he was a sweet man him and trish were together for 10
years she had pushed him over the limet
i miss him so much he burnt the house.
#2 Anna on 05/10/09 at 08:06 AM
I am Trisha niece and she was a sweet loving person. What he did was the coward's way out he destroyed not only her kid's but her family's life's.
#3 Anonymous on 05/10/09 at 05:45 PM
THIS IS A HORRIBLE SAD THING THAT NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO GO THRU PLEASE EVERYONE HOLD THESE FAMILIES CLOSE TO THIER HEARTS AND PRAYERS ALL THAT IS LEFT NOW IS SORROW AND PAIN I PRAY OH GOD HELP EVERYONE THRU THIS AND MAYBE ONEDAY THE SUN WILL RISE AGAIN FOR THESE ARE DARK DAY'S.
PLEASE GOD BE WITH TRISH AND HER FAMILY ALSO ROGER AND HIS THERE IS NO BETTER WAY THAN THRU YOU TO KEEP US STRONG.
SIGNED A TORN UP ANGRY GREIVING BROTHER WHO WISHES FOR ANSWERS.
#4 Anonymous on 05/10/09 at 06:35 PM
Trish was so cool on so many levels. For a man to murder a woman in cold blood is a true sign of a coward. Trish was my cousin, she didn't deserve this. Love you Trish! We will miss you.
#5 Anonymous on 05/10/09 at 06:59 PM
amen
#6 MELANIE CORBIN on 05/10/09 at 07:37 PM
TRISH WAS A VERY KIND-HEARTED PERSON THAT WOULD GIVE YOU THE SHIRT OFF OF HER BACK, AND GO ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY TO HELP HER FRIENDS. SHE BEFRIENDED MY MOM AND WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND TO HER. SHE LOVED HER FAMILY AND WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR THEM. I AM VERY SORRY FOR THE FAMILY'S LOSS, FURTHERMORE FOR THIS COMMUNITIES LOSS. IF WE HAD MORE PEOPLE LIKE HER IN THIS WORLD, IT WOULLD BE A BETTER PLACE. I AM SORRY, BUT NO ONE CAN BE PUSHED TO MURDER ANOTHER HUMAN BEING HE MADE A CONSCIENCE AND SELFISH DECISION WHEN HE COMMITTED THIS CRIME. LOOK AT ALL OF THE LIVES THAT HE HAS AFFECTED! OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO BEVERLY, BRITTANY, BRANDON, AND BREANNA AND ALL OF TRISH'S FAMILY, SHE LOVED YOU AND WAS PROUD OF EACH ONE OF YOU!
#7 roger aunt debra on 05/10/09 at 08:14 PM
he will be missed we love him i just hope we all can learn from this stop think about what if i no if he had thought for a few more second he would have never done this i pray that my sister who i love with all my heart knows that all her sister brother are standing beside her right now it might not be their be we are their in mind their are no words to say or type to tell her how sorry we are we just love you and wish we could help you with all the pain
#8 Tammy on 05/11/09 at 05:55 AM
I am Trisha's sister. The one trying to hold the whole family together. Roger's family is making this out to be my sister's fault that she drove him to this. Just to get the record straight and to clarify, Trish and Roger had broken up over a year ago. Roger had re-married to another woman in Gay, GA. Why wasn't he down there? There are so many questions with no answers. Trish was seeing a great man. I feel sorry for him. I really want to know why he killed my sister? He had already been in prison for 10 years. His family should have known. Where were you? he was no a good person, I feel sorry for you having to live with this knowing that he was your brother, uncle, cousin or whatever. He was a selfish, inconciderated hateful person and anyone can go online and see exactly what kind of person he was. You love him I get that he was family, but don't go on here and say what kind of person he was because no matter what there is 4 children that have to live with this murder every day for the rest of their lives. How would you feel if it was your mom, sister, cousing or anyone in your family. I am praying for strength for our family and especially for Beverly, Brandon, Brittnay and Breanna. I love you and here I am here for you.

Love Aunt Tammy.
#9 Elaina Wilson on 05/11/09 at 07:51 AM
I wish I could have gotten to know Trish better. Her son Brandon is my daughters' boyfriend. This is such a senseless act of selfishness and cowardess. To take her life without regard for her 4 kids is an act I just can not fathom. My heart and prayers go out to her family and friends. I know the grief is overwhelming now, but trust in the Lord and he will guide you through these unsure days ahead. Brandon, Shelby and I are here for you and your sisters and the rest of your family. We love you.
#10 Laurie Jeffcoat on 05/11/09 at 08:23 AM
Trish has been my best friend for over 12 years now. Her kids and mine have grown up together. We have been through so much together and I love her and her family like my own. It is a shame that this man was so cowardly to take her from her children and loved ones. I talked to her every day we told each other everything and this man had been stalking her and threating her for many months. I will say this I'm glad he was man enough to take his own life since he wasn't man enough to walk away from her.
#11 Rachael Godwin on 05/11/09 at 12:56 PM
Trish was a great girl friend of mine we new each other or 15 years i tell you what it broke my heart when i herd abut this bruttle sick thing that some jack ____ could do something like that. I Lost a BEST FRIEND I call her phone just to here her voice girl i miss ya so much. she has been there for her as well as she for me that is what friends are for i will hold the memmories of her and charish them for ever.! Brandon be strong baby i know you can do it if you need to talk to me or steve you got my number Brittnay you got to hang in there this is a bad way but all of you kids need to be strong expecially for Breanna.i did not know Beverly to well only by pictures and talk but i do know she did charish the days when you were there. As for Roger i hope HELL hurts he was not thinking of any one but himself!!!!!! You all say he loved Trish i guess he pulled the wool over your eyes too. Tammy got it right the Roger was one sick strange individual that should of took is own life instead of a person who was a single mother taking care of 3 loving children on her own.
ANGLES FLY AND WATCH OVER US EVERYDAY GOD HAS A NEW ONE AND SHE WILL BE WATCHING US AND I WILL SEE MY BEST FRIEND SOMEDAY!!!! I LOVE YOU GIRL
Rachael and Steve
#12 Anonymous on 05/11/09 at 12:58 PM
Here we go again back to allthe bad thoughts and sayings.God says Justiceis His He will repay.
#13 Shelby Wilson on 05/11/09 at 01:05 PM
I am brandon's girlfriend and I agree with Tammy on everything. Trish was like a mom to me and i miss her so much! it makes me so sick that roger's family is blaming this on her, if you knew how roger was like we did you would not think he was so great then!
#14 steve godwin on 05/11/09 at 02:00 PM
TRISH SAID HE WAS GOING TO KILL HER.ROGER HAD TOLD HER THIS MANY TIMES.IF HE TOLD HER,HE HAD TO TELL HIS MOM BECAUSE THATS THE ONLY OTHER WOMEN HE LOVED.I HAVE BEEN AROUND ROGER MANY TIMES AND THEIR WAS ALWAYS SOMETHING WEIRD ABOUT HIM.IF ROGER COULDNT HANDLE BEING WITHOUT TRISH HE SHOULD HAVE JUST SHOT HIS SELF
GOD WILL PUNISH HIM FOR EVER...........
#15 Casandra Sherman on 05/11/09 at 02:07 PM
I knew Trish and she was a great person. I know how the family feels and what they are going through because the same thing happened to my sister in 1994 she was 19 and had a baby. It takes so many lives when a persons does something so terrible. Just remember god will not except him he will never be forgivin. Trish is in a good place and will never be forgotten. Good luck to her family and remember things will get better and easier. He kids will do great things. And he will be and is being punished right now. Always remember the good things and keep your head high. I will miss her and love her,
#16 Anonymous on 05/11/09 at 02:25 PM
My only thoughts are if you were going to take your own life why take someone else with you.... He is a coward from every angle of the word for even doing such a selfless act knowing that she has 4 children....3 of them at the house to find her...that now have to live with that image for the rest of their lives... if you were going to take your own life there was no point in involving anyone else...now this man has ruined a family that didn't deserve it... I pray for the family that is left behind and hope that someone is there for the children that are left behind....please help them understand and help them through these very trying times.
#17 DIane Martin on 05/11/09 at 02:58 PM
I did not know Roger.I know what my children said about him. my children being brittany and brandon{i am their step mother}. He was not a nice person. Trish did not deserve this. He had a wife why could he not leave Trish alone. She had asked him several times not to come around again but he keep come. Trish was a wonderful mother to our kids.She loved them with all her heart. Brandon, Brittany, Breanna, and Beverly IF there is anything at all ican do let my know. Tammy, and the rest of the family We send our love, thoughts, and prays to you all. What a terriable loss this is. Please god be with this family during their time of need.


I love you,
Diane
#18 sandy barnett on 05/11/09 at 03:56 PM
Trish was a great friend to me and i will really miss her! She did not deserve this and her family and children did not either. she will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her.
#19 Anonymous on 05/11/09 at 04:25 PM
Judgement is in the hands of our maker...My prayer for both families is a peace that only faith in the Lord can bring.
#20 Tiffany LaGabed and family on 05/11/09 at 04:26 PM
Trish did not deserve this. This was a meaningless death. Trish loved her children more than anything she was always talking about them and their futures. Roger took away Trish's future with her children. He took away the kids's future with there mom. No child should have to go through what these children are going through. (Or her family). Trish we will miss you!
Tiffany, and family
#21 Breanna Pitts on 05/11/09 at 05:37 PM
Hi. This is her daughter. I came home to see my mother dead in the bushes. I just wish and hope that Roger's mother saw her son DEAD!!! His whole family is trying to blame this all on her. The truth is, yeas she didn't want him around anymore. And he just kept coming around. He is a stalker, a jerk, and some other things I can't say. But I am really going to miss my mom. So many GREAT memories we're lost because of that jerk. And to all his family: I don't really like you right now!!! And this is the last thing I'm going to say: He could move on and get married, but when it came to my mom, he just wouldn't let her move on. I LOVE YOU, MOM! You WILL be missed! SO MUCH!!! Just remember you never have to see his face ever again! And this might be wrong to say, but I'm so glad he is off the face of this Earth.


I Love You Mom!
Breanna
#22 Tiffany on 05/11/09 at 06:39 PM
Breanna, we are all here for you, and your family, Dont ever let anyone you cant feel the way you do. Because you do have that right!!! If you ever need Me or Lenny for anything, just a day away. You get with Sandy and she will tell us. Kristen and Jamie want you to know they are here for you too...
#23 Wesley Rapholtz on 05/11/09 at 06:54 PM
My family and I are neighbors Trisha and her children, We are outraged over this Godless act and cannot understand how anyone could be so cruel to take such a loving person as Trisha, We didn't ever meet personally but had seen her and children at different school events. We would drive by her home mornings and see the children many times waiting for the school bus, they always seemed so happy and well adjusted, one of her daughters would be outside playing with the dog sometimes. This whole event is devastating not only to Trisha's family but it's a loss to the entire community, there are not enough good people as her in the world, if there were this may never have happened. We are not trying to pass judgement on Roger or his family, that is for God to deside, But I will say this, he had no right at all to take another life let alone his own, God gives life an only God taketh away. Our prayers are with you and your family and friends Trisha.
Sincerly,
The Rapholtz and Youngs Family
#24 Barb Spangenberg on 05/11/09 at 07:44 PM
Trish was a great and loving person, I knew her for a long time.I worked with her. This woman did not desever to have such a burtial thing happen to her. Her children always came first. They were the light of her life. alife was was taken by a heartless crazy person. who didn't have the guts to move on in his life.There is NO excuse that anyone can comment on that can make anyone in there right mind to believe that he was a great person. HE was SICK and a coward. to Trish family if you need anything please let me know.I sure will miss the camping in North Carolina Trish with your Family We LOVE YOU BARB and our prays are with you GOD SPEED
#25 Mike Harris on 05/11/09 at 10:28 PM
trish was a great friend and mother i was blessed for knowing her
#26 kim on 05/11/09 at 10:32 PM
Breanna,honey you have every right to feel the way you do.We will never know why this all happened. I am a part of the other family and honey not every body in this family is blaming your mom for this. Nor are we evil like he was. We all wanted to contact you kids and the family to say how truly sorry we are, but didn't think right now was a good time. Roger had no right to take your mother's life , set his mom house on fire, and kill himself. This has affected both families, and please don't hate the ones of us that wasn't a part of this.
Just know that we love you and your family , only god can help us through this.
I hope this hasn't upset you, I hope this helps.I was a friend of your momma also honey, and wanted to let you know I love you and am very sorry.
#27 LG on 05/12/09 at 06:32 AM
I did not know either of these people and am not here to pass judgement but to the children: May God Bless each of you and don't forget that God alone is the only one who can get you through this.
#28 Edward, Lynn & Betsy on 05/12/09 at 07:58 AM
Patricia and her family live next door to us. When Sheriff Thomas told my husband what had happened, our first thought went to Breanna. While we did not know Trish very well and did not know Roger at all, Breanna was our special little neighbor. Now she will probably never be able to live in the house again. So all the little things she did we will miss because of one hateful act.

Breanna loves animals and animals love her. Trish took in a stray pregnant dog and Breanna loved the scraggly thing. When the puppies were born, she bundled up several of them in her arms and brought them over to let us see them, their mother keeping careful watch, but trusting Breanna completely. From time to time she would bound out of her house and call out “Puppies,” and they would all come running and follow her around the yard in a perfect line just as fast as their little legs would carry them! A priceless scene! During the snow this past winter, Breanna came running over in her pajamas just to see if we liked the snow. If Breanna is a reflection on a good mother - Trish was a great mother. Our own grandchildren live far away. Breanna is a breath of fresh air to us. How can you replace any of these memories? Impossible.
#29 Laurie Jeffcoat on 05/12/09 at 08:18 AM
He's burning in hell as we all speak!! He will never know the joy of being with God...
#30 Sandra Wright & Family on 05/12/09 at 10:56 AM
This has been a terrible shock to all of my family. Trish and her children have been a part of our family for many years. She and my daughter, Laurie, were the closest of friends for many, many years. Our youngest daughter, Dayna used to babysit for Trish so we all feel like a part of our family has been unjustly taken from us, most especially Beverly, Brandon, Brittany and Brianna. I have only met Tammy, her sister one time but I know how she loved Trish and her children so much and that she and the rest of the family will always be there. Trish was like an adopted daughter to me. She has always been so good to me and my family especially when we lost my Mom a few years ago. May God have mercy on her family now and forever....she loved her children so very much and never forgot to tell them that. She was a very brave woman to put up with Roger's ways and had tried to get away from him so many times, but he always seemed to weasel his way into her life. He is and will pay for his trangressions through God's plan for people like this. We will all feel this tremendous loss for a long, long time.
Always remember Brandon, Brittany and Brianna that Mike and I love you and are there if you ever need us. We loved your Mom so much.
Love, Meme (Sandra) and Mike Wright
#31 mike hall on 05/12/09 at 11:38 AM
I worked with her and she was a very sweet person.I hate that this happened.We all lost a good friend.But, most of all I hate that this happened because of the children involved.They lost their mom who loved them more than live its self.That is all she talked about is how much she loved them and how proud she was of them.May god bless them and help them get through this horrible time.
#32 shelby wilson on 05/12/09 at 03:03 PM
I will repeat what one has said you have to be a sick individual to do something like that and thank the lord Trish will not be seeing him in heaven. I'm glad he is in hell. And I know not all of Roger's family is trying to start drama but to the ones that are i think you need to learn the whole story before ya'll go saying oh Trish pushed him over the limit. She was like a mother to me, and everyday her kids and close friends have to wake up every morning knowing that she isn't with us anymore. Now tell me Roger's family you don't feel the same as we do! You know why? Because a great, awesome, caring, loving person was taken out of this world because of a stupid, self-centered, psycho path took her life. So do not respond to this if your going to try to tell me off i'm just stating the truth. Thanks!
#33 Teresa Rutledge on 05/12/09 at 04:22 PM
I am a neighbor of Trish and her family. Breanna and Brittany this is Kasey's mom. We are SO SORRY to hear of the loss of your mother! We just want you to know that we are here should you kids need anything! I met your mom once at her job. She was so nice to us. She told us if we ever needed anything for our camper to let her know and we could just pick it up at her home instead of driving all the way to Jackson! Such a sweet and caring person she was. Like I said if there is anything that we can do, please don't hesitate! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
#34 Anonymous on 05/12/09 at 04:28 PM
There has been a memorial fund set up for the children @ Bank of America. Patricia Pitts Memorial fund.
#35 Anonymous on 05/12/09 at 04:51 PM
I just want to say my prayers go out to both families. trish's especially, but to rodger's also. He made the wrong choice, not his family, they lost a family member too, and will have to live with what he done. Everyone deals with grief in different ways, May God be with all their loved ones on both sides. Lets not slander the innocent, just pray for the ones left behind.
#36 kendra on 05/12/09 at 04:52 PM
breanna i am terribly sorry for all the pain he has caused your family. yes i know i am a part of the other side but he had no right to do what he has done. there may be people maken it out to be her fault but not evryone is sweetie i dont feel that way at all he knew he was wrong an had no right. i am truely sorry for ur loss an i will keep you and ur brother an sisters in my prayers.

to everyone else his family is haven to deal with this as well i know there are alot of unanswered questions that everyone would like to know but his family did not do this he did i understand ur pain and fustration and we offer our deepest apologies.
#37 Amber & Jimmy on 05/12/09 at 05:39 PM
My heart goes out to both families! At a time like this people need to remember...(THE PAST IS THE PAST) and throwing out mean and uncalled for comments is not what either family needs! This is a awful situation but the blame cannot be left for both families to fued over. This was a act that was not and should not be blamed on other family members. May GOD be with you all at this time, and may you all come to peace with yourselves!
#38 Dairianna on 05/12/09 at 05:54 PM
Hi. I'm Breanna's best friend. I love Trish like a mother. She was a very kind, caring woman. I will miss her so much. It is so terrible that she had to go like that. My prayers go out to Breanna, Brandon, Brittany, and the rest of the family. If you need anything at all don't hesitate to call. I love you all so very much.
#39 Anonymous on 05/12/09 at 08:59 PM
All that happened is he was pushed to far. He shouldn't have done what he did I agree but the way everyone is making him out is totally untrue and unfair. He was one of the kindest people you'd ever want to meet. He was the kind of person who'd if you'd need him he'd be there instantly for whatever reason. He wasn't mean or anything close to that nature and he was not a coward. My heart goes out to Trish's family but there is two sides to every story. He was not stalking her, he was not crazy, and all he wanted to do was get back his dead fathers belongings and she would not let him have any of it that was his biggest issue. He paid for everything bills, the house, furniture, everything he was completely broke and she kept asking him for more money. The most recent was to pay for her sons prom he said no and she kept persisting until he didn't know what to do. One day he just snapped and felt like he had to end it. No one has the right to bad mouth him most of you who have commented on this didn't even know him so how dare you disrespect a man who had gone through so much in his lifetime I hope everyone who has said terrible things about him and my family truly get what you deserve. R.I.P Roger we all love you and will miss you greatly.
#40 Brittany on 05/12/09 at 09:28 PM
This is so sad. My mother and father in law lived next door to Roger. They are completely frieked out! they didn't know that they lived next door to a crazy!!!! i don't blame them! they heard all the comotion!!! it's just really sad and i really feel for her children:(
#41 Anonymous on 05/12/09 at 10:16 PM
If you knew what you where talking about you would know that Brandon did not have a prom. and as for knowing him I would say after 6 years of the same old same old and running back home to his mother. Yes you could say that we know him. there is nothing in my sisters house that belongs to him or anyone in his family. that was all taken out when Rogers mother told him to get. As for needing him to work on our junk. You know unfortuantly I own a brand new car and so does most of the family. If this is how you justify him killing her. You are just as sick as he was. this is supposed to be a site for people to comment and say their condolences but for some it is a sight that wan't to justify what ROGER did. you are right let the past stay in the past. Focus on the future. Let me break this down for you that don't understand. This man who was sain and abosolutely the best man ever. Murdred my sister. OK let me see got to be Obamanomics. That he shouldn't be held accountable for his actions. DUH wrong answer. Trish worked hard her whole life for what she had to make a life for her children. Now since he paid all the bills go figure. These children have lost the mother, home and have nothing. Thanks for this loving caring do no wrong man that has done everything for her. For that I say thank you. OK lets be real What do these kids do now. Who is going to take care of them. You know what family. I just don't know how we will survive without roger, running around taking care of everthing. There is no excuse for what he did nor will there ever be. You people on here claim to be christian and god fearin, yea that is whats wrong with this world now. Don't hold anyone accountable for their own actions unless it benefits you. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND MAY GOD FORGIVE YOU. PEOPLE IN GLASS HOUSES DON'T NEED TO THROW STONES................
#42 Anonymous on 05/12/09 at 11:36 PM
Roger was not crazy. Everyone needs to keep their accusations to themselves as these comments are slander!
#43 Bobby on 05/13/09 at 03:20 AM
Tammy none of Us blame Trish my niece is just a young child trying to make sense of a senseless act. Yes he did the cowardly thing and took the life of a good person please don't blame us the ones left to clean up his mess. I am the baby of this family and feel great pain for yours. I dont knw how i can deal with this but i am. This self centerd cruel act was done to destroy everyone around him please dont let his hatered carry on love this kids with all your heart. Tell them I am sorry and am hurting deeply for them. And Trish i wish it whould have been me and not you you never deserved the tourment and your children never did. my brother chould be a cruel person and a good one to. It seems he choose the other more. We are not like that please dont hate us I am here trying to get my life back together from what he has destroyed. please let me say how truely sorry i am.

Bobby
#44 Tiffany on 05/13/09 at 09:03 AM
I didnt know Roger, But I did know Trish. I worked with her, and quite frankly at work we didnt always see eye to eye, but out of work I knew her to be a good kind hearted loving person. And to you to say he paid for everythng ect, so what if he did he didnt have to all he had to do was say no!!!! He got married to another woman he moved on right! When she moved on and was happy with Steve, he didnt like that so he would show up when he wasnt invited. And if all he wanted was stuff from the house why shoot her??? If that is the truth all he had to do was call the authorities.. That is just nonsence!!! Trish and those innocent kids didnt deserve this. And I am thinking people who knew Trish, Know the truth. No matter what he didnt have the right to take a life!
#45 Laura S. on 05/13/09 at 12:03 PM
Brittnay, Breanna, and Brandon,

I worked with your mom years ago and thought the world of her. Be strong and hold dear to the memories that you cherish the most. They will help you get through this tough time. Keep your faith. Know that you are loved and now have an extra special angel watching over you. Always know that she is there even though you can't see her and she always has and always will love you very much!
#46 Anonymous on 05/13/09 at 12:04 PM
Tammy- All my family has done is apologize over and over and over and yet you just keep insulting us. Obamanomics? Is that really necessary? Are you really going to sink so low to call pathetic names to people like ourselves who did nothing. You are right about one thing, People in glass houses should not throw stones. So, if you and your family thought that Roger was stalking her why did no one contact the police? If he was threatening her for months why was it not reported? Why did she stay with someone as cowardly, sick and selfish as you call him? You want to blame my family because of this tragedy saying WE could have prevented it. Well we did not know about any of these alleged incidents so if they were true someone should have contacted the police. Roger did a terrible thing and we are not denying it was a cruel senseless act BUT he is our family and we still have the right to mourn our brother, son, uncle and so forth. You are also right about another thing, this is a place for condolences and the only comments my family has made has been apologies and RIP's to both involved. We are not in a battle with you or your family. We simply want to remember the ones lost, mourn them and pray to GOD we can make it through this. RIP Roger and Trish May God Bless You Both with the beautiful light of heaven
#47 Anonymous on 05/13/09 at 02:34 PM
I know this is going to shock you, but Roger is in hell for what he did.
you can pray all you want, but that does not erase what he did to that woman and her family.
#48 Anonymous on 05/13/09 at 02:57 PM
murder and suicide will not enter you into the kingdom of heaven
#49 Anonymous on 05/13/09 at 03:01 PM
murder and suicide does not qualify you into the Kingdom of Heaven!!!!!
#50 Anonymous on 05/13/09 at 03:11 PM
I think a time like this only God can answer owr questions. We all can point but never know. Just know this GOD has a plan for every thing.This is one thing that is set in stone.Always remember when he takes he give twice as much back. I know first hand. I hope everone involved has a peace about them one day.
#51 Karen Gooden on 05/13/09 at 07:28 PM
Breanna, please forgive all these people for their nonsense comments. If your mom was anything like you, then all I can say is that she was a beautiful,sweet,kind,and loving person. I want you to keep that beautiful smile on your face and know that your mom is looking down on you and your family. If there is anything I can do for you please call me,you have my number.
Keep in touch. I love you very much,Mrs.Karen
#52 Anonymous on 05/13/09 at 08:13 PM
Judgment is left to GOD not to those who hide behind a computer!
#53 jackie jones on 05/13/09 at 08:28 PM
he was not crazy, WOW what a joke. Thats why he goes around killing people i guess huh? And i knew trish for 45 years or longer, and she was the nicest person, i absolutely loved her. she does not deserve this. AT ALL. And breanna i will be praying for you, you are loved and your mom will never be forgotten in my family

~jackie
#54 Anonymous on 05/14/09 at 08:17 AM
For your very own information my name is not Tammy. Before you go and throw names areound and speak with ignorance. You need to know who and what you are talkding. Their aunt Tammy has taken them children in and has tried to do everything in her power to confornt them and protect them. You want to confront her go ahead. So go ahead and bash Trisha's family if that makes you feel better. This site seems to be just for that on both sides. Them children have to live with the sight of their mother for the rest of their lives. This comment board has turned into a circus. Everyone on both sides needs to heal and mourn. If you don't have anything good to say or to offer condolences then keep your mouth shut. Them children are reading this everyday.
#55 Tammy on 05/14/09 at 09:31 AM
For the ones throwing my name on here, if that makes you feel all grown up and like a human throw away. I am stonger than that. To all of Trisha's friend and to my family. Please do not humor these people on here. i have just noticed that my name is now being throwed in this mess. There is a song called Sissy's song by Alan Jackson I need all of you to listen to. Also these babies are on here reading this. I am doing everything possible to help them threw this. Spread the love not the hate. I will not re-post or acknowledge this site after this I have more important matters to take care of.
#56 anonymous on 05/14/09 at 11:54 AM
Today is the day that we lay to rest a great person as all that repected her, have good family times to remember,THIS IS GOING TO THE MOST EMOTIONAL DAY OF ALOT OF PEOPLES LIVES.We only know that she is in heaven with alot of good people,She is teaching them alot. we love you and you will be greatly missesd
#57 anonymous on 05/14/09 at 11:55 AM
amen to #40
#58 Anonymous on 05/14/09 at 02:39 PM
To those who insult my entire family I hope you get what you deserve your petty, pathetic, weak people who need to move the **** on with your lives. All your doing is hiding behind computers and don't have the gaul to come to my family and say those things because every thing you say is untrue. You all are liars and god will repay you for it. You need to go and comfort her kids but instead you get on here and just accuse and slander good people you ask where were we when he did this well where were you all? You were all in your homes not giving a rats ass about him allegedly stalking and threatening her. My family is paying for this just as much as you are so show some god d***n respect for us and move on with your lives just like were forced to.
#59 Anonymous on 05/14/09 at 10:20 PM
You knew Trish for 45 years or LONGER and she was 42, WOW thats whats crazy!
#60 ida on 05/15/09 at 09:46 AM
I was Trisha's sister in law and, have not said anything about this before because I thought it best to let it be. Now his family wants to down grade my family and I can't let them do that without letting them know how it is. Bottom line, Roger went to Trisha' house and shot and killed her, she didn't go to his. Before you run your mouth about something you know nothing about, get the facts. Brandon is not in school and doesn't have a prom to go to. And don't make it sound as if he was her sole support because, Trisha has always held down a job and payed her own bills. Nobody knows what really caused this to happen but stop the mud slinging please. Her children don't need to get on here and read about how their mom lived her life and, frankly it's none of anybodys business anyway. So if you want people to stop making comments that upset your family, stop making them about ours. It's done. She was layed to rest and we are trying to go on but, it seems some people don't want to let it go. GROW UP!!
#61 Anonymous on 05/15/09 at 05:46 PM
None of you are worth the time it takes to comment. You are all very pathetic! RIP Roger!
#62 Brad Stout on 05/15/09 at 07:10 PM
I am Trish's brother and all I got to say is..I love you girl and I miss u so much.
#63 Anita on 05/16/09 at 02:59 PM
I was Trishia's sister in law many years ago. I am sorry that I haven't seen the twins since they were one and in hearing about this, I found out that there is another daughter that also has my last name. My heart goes out to ALL of you. Family, Friends, the children of both families. In a time like this it is hard to make sense of everything and it is easy to BLAME. No-one will ever know what was going through the heads and hearts of either of the Victims. Time heals, and if it doesn't, I hope one day you all can find it in your hearts to forgive. For those of you that don't know this, hatred is horrible thing to carry around and it can also get heavy and lead to a heavy heart. Best to everyone and I am truly sorry that this happened and the best to you children.
#64 Roger's Co-Worker on 05/16/09 at 03:33 PM
Has there been a memorial for Roger?
#65 Sheila Tolley on 05/16/09 at 04:41 PM
From all these comments, I think he is unforgettable. Sad to say.
#66 Amber & Jimmy on 05/16/09 at 09:52 PM
It is a sad situation! Our hearts go out to all that are left to mend the pieces together! All we can do is keep praying for both familes and keep them close to our hearts at this time! As for being unforgettable...yes this will always be remembered (different ways and different stories told by many people when brought up in conversation) But only GOD knows where things go from here. Judging, talking down, or putting any family member is not how things should be handled......but everyone deals with things differently and should not be judged on how they feel in their hearts of how to deal with their loss right now. Time will tell and it's bad to say but death can bring out the worst in you! Both familes are in our prayers!
#67 Anonymous on 05/17/09 at 12:28 AM
who made you the worlds judge?
#68 Anonymous on 05/22/09 at 01:43 AM
You're a moron! What are you 12? Grow up and speak like an adult!
#69 Anonymous on 05/22/09 at 06:43 AM
R.I.P. ROGER GOOLSBY I LOVE U U WILL BE MISSED
AND TO TRISH`S FAMLIY IAM SORRY FOR WHAT
HE DID. PLEASE STOP THE FIGHTING PLEASE.
#70 Misty M Cochran on 06/07/09 at 06:19 PM
Trish opened her heart and her home to me and my boys a few years ago. her kids were and still are the greatest! I worked with trish since sept. 07'. we had our differences and grew apart somehow but she still loved me as I loved her like a mom! she was a wonderful mom, sister, daughter, aunt, friend, coworker. she was good at most things in life because she did them on her own and stood proud despite the situation. I learned a good bit from trish and am reminded of her kindness and wisdom often in my life. I love you and will miss you for the rest of my days! REST IN PEACE AND KNOW WE ALL LOVE AND MISS YOU!
#71 bj (rachaels sis) on 08/12/09 at 10:17 AM
bree,brit,& brandon
"NOW THAT YOUR GONE"
Now that your gone & left us behind we keep searching for the reasons why - because it was'nt your time
Now that your gone everything is a blur nothing makes sence we're furious & hurt
Now that your gone what will we do we'll always remember the memories you gave as we grew
Now that your gone our lives are such a mess tring to hold it togeather- its hard- but we'll do our best just wish you were here to giude us & say this is what i suggest
Now that your gone we'll miss your kindness,love,laughter,& smile
Now that your gone the tears we cry are full of sorrow we're going to miss you saying there's always a tomarrow but we know she's with OUR LORD,OUR SAVIOR,JESUS CHRIST! please bless & watch over my family each & every night & to our MOTHER who is so dearly missed i know you'll be waiting for us to get there at the pearly gates with a big hug & a little kiss
" NOW THAT YOUR GONE"\
BJ RAMSEY
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