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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Ruth Edwards 85th Birthday - Pikeville NC

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Gray Whitley [+] Photographer said...: Pikeville NC - Ken Bartlett plays a special rendition on the piano for Ruth Edwards, at left, with her family and friends who gathered together for Ruth's 85th surprise birthday party. (Photo by Gray Whitley); November 26, 2009 at 8:20 AM

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