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for Stephen Ross
Heather Bell
August 22, 2010
I am just hearing of Dr. Ross's passing, and I am so surprised and saddened by this. Dr. Ross and Kelly saw me through 3 pregnancies. After that many office visits, they really did feel like friends. I remember saying to Kelly after my first child was born, that I really missed coming into the office so often. She reminded me I could always call if I needed anything. Dr. Ross and Kelly were such a great team. My husband and I would go together for most of the visits, and get our new information for our notebook binder! I remember during my last delivery (in the middle of the night), once he was in my room and assessed how things were going, he mentioned with a little smile that he had been pulled over by a policeman while trying to get to the hospital. He was so calm, though, as always, and worked so well with all the nurses. You could tell how they all respected him and liked working with him. He could always keep my husband calm, too...not easy! My thoughts and prayers are with Kelly and the rest of their families. I miss Dr. Ross very much and so appreciate everying he did for our family.
Ileka Angus
August 21, 2010
I feel truely blessed to have had Dr Ross and Kelly apart of my pregnancy and delivery of my first two children,It was truely heartbreaking when i heard the horrible news of his passing.I just gave birth to my third and last child and although Dr Ross wasn't the doctor caring for me through this pregnancy he was with me in spirit.Thank you Kelly and Dr Ross for blessing my family,and Kelly my prayers will always be with you!
Jeannine
June 14, 2010
Dear Steve, you were a tender and thoughtful soul. We searched for meaning together and found it in human kindness and in healing and helping others. You endured the unimaginable with dignity; please know that you will always be in my heart. Summers, youth, music, laughter, poetry, friendship. You are a star in our galaxy now.
8888
June 1, 2010
For reasons which I am sure he understands, I did not make it to the memorial. But, not a day goes by that I don't think of him. He inspired me to be the person I am today. Always providing encouragement and believing in me more than I ever did myself. I still can't believe he is gone...he will be greatly missed by anyone who was fortunate enough to know him.
Jarmaine Betts
October 22, 2009
I feel very fortunate that Dr. Ross delivered my son in April '08. He and Kelly were truly a blessing to my family, and I am just grateful that we were able have them take care of us prior to him retiring. It is difficult for me to write this, as I am truly at a loss for words...Thank you Dr. Ross, and may God bless your soul. Kelly, you and your family will be in our prayers!
Kim Hood
October 5, 2009
I am so sadden to hear of the loss of Dr. Ross. He saved my life in 2005 by simply being an excellent doctor who did what was right for his patients. He will be greatly missed.
Mia Jones
October 3, 2009
Dear Kelly and the Ross Family,
It broke my heart to recently hear of Dr. Ross's passing. My 10 year old daughter and I hold a special place in our hearts for you and Dr. Ross. He was there for me for over 12 years. May God continue to comfort you and give you peace in your days of bereavement. I will miss him.
September 5, 2009
Dr.Ross delivered both of my kids he was a very kind and sweet man not just a good doctor,he will be missed and my heart goes out to his family.
Barb Brooks
August 31, 2009
Jack and Marion, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved son. I was never privileged to meet him, but it appears I missed meeting a great man. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers in the difficult days to come. And we will all continue to live and long for that great and glorious morning when we shall be reunited with those we have loved and lost. God bless and sustain you.
lois green
August 28, 2009
dr ross was my doctor in 2005 and he was so good to me. him and kelly both i loved them with all my heart. it broke my heart to hear that such as good man has passed away he will be missed thats for sure.. i loved him and i also love kelly. my prayers got out to you kelly and your family god bless you
Dana Sholar
August 22, 2009
words could not express how Im feeling right now as tears run down my face, Dr. Ross had delivered all three of my kids, but he wasnt just a Dr. to me he was a friend who I admired so much. I even let his daughter Chelsea be in the delivering room to watch my youngiest born. Dr. Ross said she is thinking about becoming a OB and asked me could she come in and with no hesitation I said yes.I looked over at her and said I hope I dont scare ya.lol. I didnt know why he retired and deeply upset about it and now I hear this.My heart is tore in two pieces right now.To all his family Im deeply sadened for your lost he will be extremly missed by alot of people exspecially me. He was the best DR in my eyes.! My thought and prayers to you all! I will miss you Dr Ross and love you forever!
s dixon
August 19, 2009
i was a patient of dr. ross and he delivered my son will be 2yrs ago next month. he was a great dr and he was very educated in his profession. he will be greatly missed and im sure all of his patients will have nothing but great things to say about this man.
Norman and Leona Gulley
August 17, 2009
Dear Jack. Marion, and family:
Our hearts are wrenched with yours at the passing of Steven. May God wrap His loving arms around you and hold you close and give you comfort. Come Lord Jesus, quickly come. We love you.
Kim Alexander
August 16, 2009
I am deeply saddened by Dr. Ross passing. He was my doctor during my pregnancy; and I felt that he saved my life during my delivery.
John Nixon
August 15, 2009
We have been out of the country since 8/6 but our hearts and prayers are with the Blanco family. We can only imagine what it is like to lose a son; we were not meant to bury our children. May the long awaited and long hoped for promise be ours before much longer, even so come Lord Jesus.
John and Januwoina Nixon
Carlos Martin
August 14, 2009
Even though I didn't know Dr. Ross, I know his parents and I love them very much. I look forward the day when I will meet Dr. Ross, when Jesus comes. Soon there will be no more pain, no more separation, no more crying! May God comfort family and friends.
August 14, 2009
Kelley and family, the memorial was a great tribute to a legacy that will live in everyone forever, he talks to me everyday, as I practice, he never made anyone feel beneath him, he wanted you to be the best, and he was a great team player with all the staff. Dr.Ross was not afraid to stand up for what he believed was going to help the patients and the nurses that took care of them. Thank you Dr.Ross for believing in all of us at The Hill , I will miss you always, but you will live on in all of us always. Love to you and Kelley. Thank you for all the memories. Sincerly Gina Pate RN
Carol McCabe Fowler
August 14, 2009
Kelly, Tori and I are so sorry we couldn't make it to the memorial, my mother is ill, but I am sure it was beautiful. He was a very special man and healer. I know your grief must seem unberable but you have so many that love you and support you. I am so glad you had all the time together that you did and that all the family surronds you. He will be missed by so many people. I will never forget him delivering Kali and his tenderness and all the care he gave both me and my daughter. Please know we keep all of you in our prayers, especially Chelsea, so youg to loose her dad. He is no longer in pain, he walks with the Lord and he will forever be your guardian angel. Please take care of yourself and know you are loved by many. God has given you great strength and compassion and he will be your rock.
Will all our sympathy,
Carol Fowler and Damaris Jones Venable
Linda Randolph
August 13, 2009
God truly has an angel with him. Dr. Ross was such a blessing.I knew him for 15 years. As a patient of his, I can say first hand that he was a great physician. I never saw him without a smile. He delivered my two children through difficult pregnancies. He was always understanding. To the family, my prayers are with you and God Bless You. His memory will never be forgotten.
Edwin Reynolds
August 13, 2009
I didn't know Dr. Ross, but offer my condolences to the family. Marian and Jack are friends, and I know that this loss is a great sorrow for them. Of course the wife and children will miss him most, no doubt. Our hope is in the resurrection, which should be not very far away now.
Michael Hasel
August 13, 2009
It was a pleasure to meet Stephen and Kelly at the retirement celebration for Jack here at Southern Adventist University some years ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family during this time. Kelly and family, Jack and Marion we are so sorry for your loss. May you sense comfort and peace. My sincere condolences.
Justo & Marcella Morales
August 13, 2009
Dear Jack & Marion:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. We never met Stephen but it sounds like he took after his parents: caring, compassionate, and Christloving. We pray that our savior comforts you with that wonderful hope that He can only give.
Star Stevens
August 13, 2009
Jack and Marion, you have been so kind to my family and me and to countless others. Evidently, your son came by that naturally. It is gratifying to see by these guestbook entries how loved and respected he was. You must be very proud of him, and rightly so. I'm so sad for you and know that the simple faith you have made more clear for all of us will help fill the holes in your heart now.
Greg and Mary King
August 12, 2009
Dear Jack and Marion:
Mary and I hurt with you in this time of loss. Your son was a neat person when we were at Southern together, and I can tell from the entries in this online guestbook that many people found him to be a very special and talented individual, someone who touched many lives with love and grace as he provided excellent medical care. I am thankful that doctors like him exist, and sorry that the world is a little more dim for his passing.
May the Lord's arms of love wrap closely around each member of your family is our prayer.
Chastity Rogers
August 12, 2009
I was a patient of Dr. Ross since the early 90's. I have never met a more caring doctor. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jamie Green
August 12, 2009
To Dr. Ross's family:
I was a patient of Dr. Ross's for several years and he was the first doctor I ever really trusted and was comfortable with. He was with me through some very difficult and emotional times and always showed such compassion and concern. I was deeply saddened when I learned of his early retirement and am devestated to here of his passing. You all have my deepest sympathy for your loss. He was truly a great man and touched many lives, it is sad how few of us can say that. I am forever in his debt and will pray for him as well as all of you. May God put his hands on you and ease your suffering. Sincerely with love and gratitude.
Susan Brown
August 11, 2009
Jack and Marion, I wish I could have known your son. He has your chin and smile, Jack, and it sounds like he had your heart of gold. I pray that you and your family will experience what I and my family have experienced these past few weeks, “the peace of God, which transcends all understanding.” It’s real, I can testify to it as a fact. You will have peace that defies all logic though your grief seems to consume you. Even so, come Lord Jesus. You have had opportunity to uplift me in prayer, I now life you and your family up to God’s throne and ask in Jesus name for a full measure of the Great Comforter to surround you and carry you till you are strong again to stand on your own, by His side.
Donn and Annette Leatherman
August 11, 2009
Jack and Marion: We are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you, your daughter-in-law and grand-daughter and all of your family
Amy Koss
August 11, 2009
I always felt a sense of security with Dr. Ross and Kelly. I was a patient of his for 8 years and it truly broke my heart to see him leave. He always had sincerity and honesty that I have never received from any physician. He will be greatly missed. I know that he is in a much better place now and he is not suffering anymore. Dr. Ross was there when I lost my son 7 years ago and I will always remember that. He was a great man and a physician. My heart is with Kelly and the family and know that he is always with you. My prayers go out to you.
Mary Anne & Herb Poulson
August 11, 2009
We never had the privilege of meeting Dr. Ross, but we know his parents, Jack and Marion. We have enjoyed reading the wonderful testimonies from those who knew him. It is obvious that Dr. Ross followed his parent's Christ-like example of gentleness, love, and concern for others. Our prayers are with you, Kelly, Jack, Marion, and your family, that God will comfort you with his arms of love during this great loss.
Dianna Arnold
August 10, 2009
Dr. Ross was my doctor from 1991 until 2007 when i had to swich doctors for insurance reasons. He delivered four of my children and was a wonderful doctor. He will always be very special to me. My deepest sympathy goes out to Kelly and his family.
August 10, 2009
I have known Dr. Ross and Kelly since 1991. Although I moved two hours from Nashville, I continued to go to Genesis Womens Clinic so he could deliver my children. Kelly, I am so glad that you had so many years with Dr. Ross. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I consider it such an honor to have known your husband, and will miss him as a doctor and a friend. Thanks for everything.
Jennifer Benningfield
August 9, 2009
Dr. Ross will deeply be missed. He and Kelly always made me feel like a friend and not just a patient. Kelly my thoughts and prayers are with you always.
melissa redfield
August 9, 2009
I met Dr. Ross when I was just 15 years old and he delivered my oldest son which is now 16 years old. He was a very kind, compassionate, loving, and gentle man. He was not just my doctor he counseled me during a rough time in my life and for that I will always remember him for and thank him for. He will be sorely miss by both me and my family.
Melissa
Karen White
August 9, 2009
Both my mother and I were patients of Dr.Ross several years ago. He was a very kind and caring physician.
I am truly sorry to hear of his passing. My sincere sympathy to all of his family and friends.
kristie noland
August 9, 2009
Dr. Ross will be truly missed. If it had not been for him my daughter and I would not be here today. He saved both of our lives when he did an emergency C-section on me in 1994. To Kelly and her family me thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shelley Gipson-Tucker
August 9, 2009
I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Ross for a short while. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness of his passing. He will be missed by many. I pray his family is comforted during this very difficult time. My sincere sympathy to Kelly and his family.
Heather Smith
August 9, 2009
Dr.Ross gave me my first job. He and Kelly taught me so much. I am blessed to have known such a wonderful man and doctor. He truely cared for his patients as individuals. He will be missed by many. He is in a better place now. My deepest condolences to Kelly and his family.
Angie Pollard
August 9, 2009
I didn't know Dr. Ross personally but he was the doctor to many of my family members and friends. He delivered my niece and nephew just a couple of years ago and I got to meet him at that time. He seemed like a very descent and friendly man. I know that everyone that I know who knew him thought alot about him as a doctor and a person. I know that he will be dearly missed by many. My heart and prayers go out to his family at this difficult time.
August 9, 2009
No bond is as great between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Dr. Ross was a great man,and was my doctor for my 2 wonderful children!
Meredith Wiggins
August 9, 2009
I am very saddened to hear this news of his passing, Dr.Ross will truely be missed. He was a wonderful man. I was blessed to meet him and Kelly in 2004 when I was pregnant with my 3rd son and will never forget how personable he was, he wasn't just a doctor he was a person just like me. Then in 2008 I learnes I was pregnant again and was excited that Dr, Ross would again be delivering my 4th and final son. By September I was told at my appointment by Kelly that he would be taking leave and wouldn't be able to be there for my delivery and was devastated by this news. I sat in his office crying wanting to know why...I soon understood that he had to do this for his health. He will be missed by many, many people. He and Kelly hold an extra special place in my heart and will never be forgotten. Lots of love and prayers, Meredith Wiggins
John Blanks
August 9, 2009
Not only have we lost an outstanding man and physician; but a true friend as well. We love and miss you Steve.
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