December 2014

Alton “Al” Mansfield, 66, of Metropolis, died at 4:01 a.m., Friday, Jan. 9, 2015 at the Massac County Hospital in Metropolis.  Al was born on April 10, 1948 in Elkins, West Virginia, the son of Alton “AJ” and Opal Elaine (Huelson) Mansfield.  He was united in marriage to Peggy Holloway on Jan. 6, 2003 in Metropolis.

Last summer, three close friends and I traveled to Current River for a weekend getaway before school started. We had amazing memories, and an unforgettable time.

This year, we didn’t find the time to travel this summer, but still wanted a weekend getaway, along with three additional companions.

I searched and searched the internet, looking for something that could fit seven people. I had almost lost hope finding that everything was either too far or too expensive.