by Arna Rice | Jun 19, 2024
Arna J. Rice was owner and operator of Rice N’ Ribbon, a retail store with Bridal and Formal Apparel, located in Rockport, Indiana. Arna Rice began bringing to life the vision of her customers’ dreams for their special occasion 47 years ago, before passing away on Feb 9th, 2022. Arna had such a love and passion for making her customers look and feel beautiful whether they were looking for a dress for a pageant, prom, wedding, mothers, or any other special occasion. Her daughter Amanda has taken over the business to continue the legacy that is known as Rice N’ Ribbon. Arna was very active in the community, and wanted everyone to see the potential that she saw in Rockport. She was married for 48 wonderful years to her husband Michael. In her free time, she enjoyed giving back to the community, through her various memberships and boards she sat on, tending to her beautiful flower gardens, baking delicious treats for loved ones, and cruising on the motorcycle or in the Shelby to the car shows and cruise-in’s with her husband. They have 2 children, Mark and Amanda and a Grandaughter Maddison. Arna left a lasting impression everywhere she went either through a warm embrace, infectious laugh or big smile she always had for someone she knew!
by Michael Runyan | Jun 19, 2024
Michael Runyan started his business back in 2000 when he was struggling to make ends meet for his family. He saw a need for upholstery repair and took a leap of faith with his wife. Regionally he is the go to for many chains like Longhorn Steakhouse, Zaxby’s, Chick-fil-A and has expanded to assist the medical field as well. They have been in business since 2000. Over the years their reputation has spread throughout East Tennessee, they have a customer list available on request. Free estimates are always given and the best materials are always used.
by Joseph K. Izes M.D., FACS | Jun 19, 2024
Dr. Joseph K. Izes earned his M.D. in Surgery at Jefferson Medical School, his Residency was at New England Deaconess Hospital and Harvard Surgical Services, he completed a Fellowship in Urological Oncology and General Surgery at the Lahey Clinic Foundation and Harvard Medical School and Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine. He is Director of Urological Oncology for Abington Prostate evaluation program UH Doylestown, UH Horsham, Doylestown Hospital and Abington Memorial Hospital. Dr. Izes is a Board Certified and Fellowship trained Urologist. Assistant Professor, at Thomas Jefferson University, Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine. His expertise is in robotic surgery, robotic and oncology and urological oncology. Dr. Izes is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has been published in Castle Connolly, Philadelphia Magazine in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
by Peter Troyan DDS, FICOI | Jun 19, 2024
Dr. Peter Troyan DDS, FICOI, earned a DMD from Southern Illinois University and completed a fellowship, at International College of Implantology. He is CEO of Royal Dental Companies. Dr. Troyan specializes in Dentistry, Implantation and is Certified in Intravenous Sedation from Medical College of Georgia and Certified in Advanced Bone Grafting from Pikos Implant Institute. He is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, Illinois Dental Association, Chicago Dental Society and a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. In his free time, he enjoys skiing.
by Temitope Fapohunda M.D., FACOG | Jun 19, 2024
Dr. Temitope Fapohunda received her M.D. at the Medical College of Georgia, she completed her Internship and a Residency in Ob-Gyn at the University of Tennessee. She is CEO and Co-founder at Every Woman’s OB-GYN, located at 119 North Park Trail, in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Fapohunda is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Board Member of Various Board and Committees. She is a Fellow American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology and was named Who’s Who Among American Women. Dr. Fapohunda enjoys giving back to her community by helping feed the hungry and providing medical care to the underserved. She regularly does medical, mission trips to provide care to underserved and needy people in third world countries. Her free time is spent with her children and family.
