Write by: . Simmons made contributions to the films Peak Oil Imposed by Nature, The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil (2006), The End of Suburbia, Crude Impact, and Crude Awakening: The Oil Crash, and appeared on World Energy Television World Energy Video Interview, August 2008. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. October 30, 1981 - December 20, 2013 Richmond, Texas Set a Reminder for the Anniversary of Matthew's Passing. Obituary for Matthew Alexander Simmons | Matthew Alexander Simmons, 27, of West Columbia, SC passed away on Wednesday January 2, 2022. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. Omaha, the 10th seed in the Summit League men's tournament, used a dominant stretch at the end of the first half to take control of a win over seventh-seeded UMKC Thats what made him a hero in our eyes. This led Matty to become a solo artist, opening his own firm, Simmons Litigation and Law. He departed this life on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Matthew left the Air Force to join the Army in June 2006 and was stationed at Fort Stewart Army base in Savannah, Georgia with his family. Send Flowers. BORN February 16, 1981 DIED May 14, 2021 AGE 40 LOCATION Atlanta, Georgia Obituary Although his death was a tragic accident, Matty squeezed all he could out of life. But when she sang lead on her chosen cover songs.watch out! Boyd, and Lisa (Otis) Johnson, and a host of aunts anduncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. at Oasis in 2017. SIMMONS, MATTHEW N., of Hoover, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2007. He didnt care where, when, with whom, or whether or not you thought he could, Matt just broke it down. "Peggy was a highly-creative force in Pepperspray, dreaming up such ingenious mash-ups such as 'Push It' by Garbage paired with 'Push It' by Salt and Peppa (always a crowd-pleaser) as well as ingenious renditions of Talking Head's 'Psycho Killer' and Sex Pistol's 'Pretty Vacant. I thought how beautiful gesture to remember someone. Quite simply, there will never be another like her., Ive had the extreme pleasure of working with Peggy consistently for over twenty years and I cannot fathom a world without her, wrote Peaches Christ in an email. We are sad to announce that on October 31, 2022, at the age of 51, Matthew Simmons of Elkridge, Maryland, born in Brooklyn, New York passed away. I asked Peggy to join Pepperspray based on her keyboard skills and diverse performance background, wrote composer-musician Peter Fogel. The world is a little less compassionate and warm today, and as we remember Matthew's tremendous kindness, sense of humor, and, of course, sartorial splendor, we hold him close in our hearts. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Simmons originally from the Elk Garden and Keyser, West Virginia, area was previously the chief infection control officer at City Hospital of WVU Medicine in . We love you, Matt. )Help keep the Bay Area Reporter going in these tough times. RATIGAN: so you're saying that the video we're all now looking at right now is not the only leak, is that what you're saying? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He entered and placed in his first drag show, a Diana Ross contest, and developed his wet dead fish and seaweed performance of the Titanic theme, "My Heart Will Go On," which was repeated at many events in San Francisco over the years. Search for a story, obituary or memorial; Advanced Search. I hope we get to exhibit those images. He enlisted in the army in 1942 and served during WWII. His pedigree, experience and outlook demand that his predictions be thoughtfully considered. So the stuff coming out it looks like a lot, but I actually saw a white fish go through it and come out white. He considers himself optimistic about the future of energy, but pragmatic with regards to what resources are available and what level of production is possible. Before he became known to Bay Area drag and theatre fans as Peggy L'Eggs, in the 1980s, Simmons worked in the then-growing somatic healing movement. to the family or plant a tree Simmons died on Feb. 7, 2008, after he was shot. Matt attended the public schools of Fairfield County, thenlater continued his education in Charlotte, NC. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Search by Name. Matthew went home to be with the Lord on December 12, 2008 in Savannah, Georgia at the age of 28. At the Castro Theater, he accompanied Rufus Wainwright on piano in 'Somewhere over the Rainbow' which was magical and seizure-inducing. At Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church he served on various boards and as a deacon for over 50 years. Oxford, MS MATTHEW SIMMONS OBITUARY Matthew Simmons's passing at the age of 100 on Sunday, February 19, 2023 has been publicly announced by L Hodges Funeral Service in Oxford, MS. Epic. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Matthew Simmons to pay them a last tribute. He married Rebecca Morrison of Gridley. She brought it all to every moment. I keep going back to pictures of her as "Glen or Glinda The Good Witch" from our Wizard of Odd show and the Frameline39 trailer because her portrayal of a goofy and clueless "Good Witch" is quintessential Peggy. Happy 4th of July Matt! Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 6. [7] His examination of oil reserve decline rates helped raise awareness of the unreliability of Middle East oil reserves. He could still wear his Up With People blue polyester flared-leg jumpsuit through all his days, said close friend John Harry Cayenne Bonck. He graduated, laden with awards, from the University of Miami with a Juris Doctorate and MBA, then went off to Atlanta to make his mark. 2023 Palmetto Funeral Service. This is tough. He was 60. Im grieving the loss of my friend-tor (friend and mentor) Peggy LEggs/Matthew Simmons who Ive known since I moved to SF in 1994. During the 1990s, Matthew worked with the Body Electric school and was a massage and spiritual therapist. I was overjoyed when Russell Blackwood cast Peggy in the lead role of Dante for the Thrillpeddlers 2015 / 2016 production of my and Kelly Kittells rock musical Club Inferno, added Fogel. "He created the life he wished to live by regulating his body through movement, breath, and sexual arousal. A natural comedienne, Peggy brought a measured-but-manic energy to the stage for a comedic death scene as well as a playful comic spirit to her transformation as a tele-tubby baby. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. "He was the truest shaman I've known. Obituary Gregory Matthew Simmons, 54, of Bloomington, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. He loved it. He was a longtime resident of Gridley, and a graduate of the class of 2000. She was employed in Newport as chief . They then moved back to South Bend, Indiana where Greg grew up. [21] An autopsy by the state medical examiner's office the next day concluded that he died from accidental drowning with heart disease as a contributing factor.[22][23]. Simmons also had a wide-ranging talent in visual arts, including costuming, needlepoint, knitting, crocheting and drawing. But Matthew, as DJ, host, the bon vivant, exhorted us to higher heights with the healing experience of how fabulous we all were now, regardless of where we started or where the dance was held. He was born July 30, 1994 in Lexington, SC to Alvin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to, Living Legacy of Maryland, 1730 Twin Springs Road, Suite 200, Halethrope, MD 21227. (51 years old). He created the life he wished to live by regulating his body through movement, breath, and sexual arousal. He was the truest shaman Ive known. He earned a finance degree from Georgetown University and was very proud to be a Hoya. 4315 N. Main Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32206 Get Directions 904-765-1234 | www.tswarden.com 0 review Leave a review Send Flowers How can We Help? At first Matthew Simmons was seen as a victim, then reviled as a racist. For Customer Service please call: 1-888-610-8262. David Ard. We camped it up and ate fried chicken and laughed our asses off remembering all of the years and stories and doing campy poses next to the roses. We were fellow redheaded sisters. Write your message of sympathy today. His fast cars and flair could rival that of Mtley Cre. [10], Simmons was the founder of the Ocean Energy Institute in Maine. Your email will not be used for any other purpose. While he fundamentally contradicts the Aramco company line, al-Husseini is no doomsday theorist. Peggy was a giver and was good and everything she did, wrote Fogel. A possible IPO of Saudi Aramco could mark the end of the post-war oil order", "Matt Simmons Warned Us Against BP Oil Spill In Gulf Of Mexico Now He Is Dead", Matt Simmons, Dr. Doom of the Gulf Coast spill, BP: Simmons Still Sees Bankruptcy; Massive Hole at the Well Bore? I believe her slaying of Nirvana's 'Smell Like Teen Spirit' at the Gay Pride main stage in 2003 cinched the deal for Bill Graham Presents offering Pepperspray the opening slot for Cher two months later. Messages run for up to one year and you As his professional presence grew, so did his social life. Would you like to offer Matthew Simmonss loved ones a condolence message? Simmons is survived by his brothers Stanley Cary Simmons, Chris Ian Simmons, nine beloved nieces and nephews, one great-niece, and sister-in-law Melissa VanGrundy-Simmons. According to dancer and video producer Andrew Slade, during a performance of Peaches Christs live drag parody before a screening of Addams Family Values, Simmons, as camp counselor Becky Granger, scolded a noisy drunk audience member at the Castro Theatre, all while staying in character. Matthew Ryan Simmons was born on February 7, 1980 in Fullerton, California to his biological parents Hope Cornejo and Kevin Rainey but adopted by John and Cindi Simmons. High-finishing local . He gave numerous presentations on peak oil and water shortages. He did not stay between the. "Matthew Simmons was a somatic genius," wrote Kramer in an email. She brought down the house every time. ; and his friend Bro. "What I've noticed in my journey with Shanti and everything that has led up to this moment in my life, is how to show up for people without judging, without fixing, without changing, without needing them to be anything other than who they are. Born in Queens, New York City, his family later moved several times; to Iowa, St. Paul, MN, Charlotteseville, NC, then Weisenberg, Germany, Charleywood, England, to Oakville, Ontario, then Prior Lake, MN. He entered "eternal rest" the morning of February 19, 2023. This memorial website was created in memory of Matthew Simmons, 20, born on August 10, 1958 and passed away on December 0, 1978. Death, Burial, Cemetery & Obituaries. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! Jean Elizabeth Himes, 96, of Newport passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2023. At a ceremony honoring the judge Thursday, Simmons thanked the many. He graduated from Willow Community School in 1990. Greg was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 16, 1965 to Robert and Geraldine Simmons, while his father was serving in the Air Force. As I was moving on from Body Electric in 1992, Matthew had taken on the role of sacred intimate, making himself available to pleasure men who were dying. Young and in love he married his beloved wife, Rossie Lee Fondren on August 25, 1943. Matthew Simmons Obituary We are sad to announce that on February 19, 2023 we had to say goodbye to Matthew Simmons of Oxford, Mississippi. ""The first time I heard about Shanti was in 1984, when I was living in Minnesota, and the first cases of AIDS had just started impacting the community," said Simmons in a Shanti informational video recorded July 9, 2020. Obituary For Matthew Simmons Matthew Simmons 36, Passed on Saturday, November 27, 2021, N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, 12 S Parkway W, 901-948-7755 Send flowers to the service of Matthew Simmons Admin Login (see photo) We camped it up and ate fried chicken and laughed our asses off remembering all of the years and stories and doing campy poses next to the roses. She was so excited to laugh with you. Peggy was also cast as Dr. Karen/Oopsie in the remount of Fogel and Kittells Cyberotica! He was than deployed to Afghanistanin November 2006 for fifteen months. He would not give anything to sit around camp fires with his family, go hiking, watch the stars, and swim in the lake. Add a Memory. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. November 15, 1970 - Born in 1939. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Wed go to faerie and Billy gatherings over the years and danced in (the fake but oh so REAL) Generate Dance Company with Ed Wolf, Matthew Shyka and many others. Matthew will be missed by so many people. And she was the first to tell me when I was off or some crazy shit needed to be re-examined. It was down there where Mattys interest with fashion and the music scene flourished. Click a candle below to add a candle to your message. His near perfect score on the SATs and flawless GPA would next send him to Duke University. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. And was that room decorated! She would finish your sentences before you could. And I still believe that what happened is that the riser blew off the wellhead, and it's hooked onto the rig; so you've got a mile of oil inside that that's pretty light concentrate. Peggys journey and character inhabitation as Dante were impossible not to love.. They also had three reunion shows in 2010 and in 2015 with a farewell show in 2016 at DNA Lounge / Bootie. This is really tough. Peggy was a highly-creative force in Pepperspray, dreaming up such ingenious mash-ups such as Push It by Garbage paired with Push It by Salt and Peppa (always a crowd-pleaser) as well as ingenious renditions of Talking Heads Psycho Killer and Sex Pistols Pretty Vacant.'. She never let a conversation go by without at least one or two laughs. He performed in many Bay Area theatre works in the 1990s, and later in Seth Eisens Homo File at CounterPulse in 2012 and 2014, playing multiple roles of photographer George Platt Lynes, leather daddy Chuck Renslow, a French maid, and the shows music conductor/sailor. Grief Support. Enter Write your message of sympathy today. I saw him as this piano playing sexucator. But then they shouldn't delude themselves that they've stopped the spill; they should now go and say, 'Let's figure out what the plume was all about,' because if THAT'S the hole, and the casing blew out, we have an enormous problem. He then attended Western Iowa Tech receiving an Auto Technician Degree. He was the music director of that show with music composed by Jewlia Eisenberg and Casey Collins plus tons of music he found and recreated. He led workshops throughout the world with Joseph Kramer's Body Electric gay men's erotic health and spirituality practice. Sign the Guest Book. Brian was employed by Team One Logistics in Alpharetta, GA. He leaves a special niece, Clara Pickette of Milwaukee, WI. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Matthew Simmons to pay them a last tribute. Everyone should see how this angel could take any affliction or hardship and turn it into a life giving gift. MATTHEWS -- Mr. Rufus Lee Canteen, Jr., 66, of St. Matthews, SC, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his residence. He entered "eternal rest" the morning of February 19, 2023. Born in Queens, New York City, his family later moved several times; to Iowa, St. Paul, MN, Charlotteseville, NC, then Weisenberg, Germany, Charleywood, England, to Oakville, Ontario, then Prior Lake, MN. San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 | FD 1916. He could always be found with a smile on his face and a laugh in his heart. His kids were his world. That was Peggy. He did not stay between the lines of anything that mattered to him, and his desire to be of service to others was his guiding principle. Matthew Simmons Obituary We are sad to announce that on October 31, 2022, at the age of 51, Matthew Simmons of Elkridge, Maryland, born in Brooklyn, New York passed away. Become a member now and support our independent LGBTQ journalism, Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved by Bay Area Reporter Peggy brought the perfect balance of bravado and vulnerability to the role and her rubber face provided much of the laughs and audience insight the the lead required. ", "UM fund to honor late ocean energy visionary", "Sale of the century? Simmons made several controversial comments and predictions regarding the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and BP's solvency, including: SIMMONS: when you look at the riser [on the live BP video], you realize that you're looking at a twenty-one-and-a-half inch circumference riser, and there looks like somewhere between a six and seven inch rip on the top. And he loved to dance. Simmons was located and arrested Monday without incident. Matthew grew up in Mission Viejo, California with his parents and brothers and sisters Nathan, Alyssa, Bethany and Taylor. He loved watching a good movie and got a kick out of inviting everyone to his gun show. The Ocean Energy Institute ceased operations in 2011. Publication date: 28 February 2023. Terms of Use / Privacy Policy. The Guardian reported that Simmons was mentioned in a leaked U.S State Department cable dated November 2007: COMMENT: While al-Husseini believes that Saudi officials overstate capabilities in the interest of spurring foreign investment, he is also critical of international expectations. Matthew Simmons (100), was born in Marshall County, MS on July 18, 1922 to the late Oscar Simmons and Lucy Sweeney. And if she wasnt in the show, you better believe shed bust backstage, whether you invited her or not, to drop off packages of Lindor truffles for the cast to share. He was born December 7, 1975. "Matthew went above and beyond in honoring the lives of his clients, and we will do the same for him. Before he became known to Bay Area drag and theatre fans as Peggy LEggs, in the 1980s, Simmons worked in the then-growing somatic healing movement. Visitation. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 5th from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. with the family present from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. His Nana Roz saw his indefatigable work ethic as he scrubbed her kitchen floors, a toddler with sweat dripping off his brow. She was so excited to laugh with you. Also long time work friend Bro. Grief Support. He was the oldest male member and prior to his death was the Deacon Emeritus. She would finish your sentences before you could. Matthew Roy Simmons (April 7, 1943 [4] - August 8, 2010) was founder and chairman emeritus of Simmons & Company International, and was a prominent figure in the field of peak oil. Pastor Howard Avery will officiate. She was immediate-chosen-family. He played photographer George Platt Lynes, tough Leather ancestor- Chuck Renslow; sexy sailor typewriter-ensemble conductor and a super stud at one of Stewards famous orgies-with a strap on penis puppet. She was always such a great supporting musician and had the chops to conquer any musical genre. 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at the Boothby Funeral Home in Cherokee, Iowa. ', Longtime friend Don Shewey was another associate of the Body Electric School. . "Matthew touched so many lives, and his love and dedication to his clients were remarkable," Shanti representatives wrote in a Facebook. His true measure of courage, determination, loyalty, devotion, and love came as a dad. I loved Peggy LEggs but I cast him in several male roles because few knew that Matthew was a renown Body Electric teacher who had toured for years teaching queer folks how to love and appreciate our bodies. In that show he played opposite Brian LivingStrong in the darkest S/M scene I ever staged. [20], Simmons was found dead on August 8, 2010, in his hot tub. [6][7] The death was ruled "accidental drowning with heart disease a contributing factor". Coffey Funeral Home Melinda Faye Simmons, age 58, of New Tazewell was born September 24, 1964, and passed away on February 2, 2023. Jesus did we laugh a lot. February 27, 2023 new bill passed in nj for inmates 2022 No Comments . Simmons bases his case on hundreds of internal documents from Saudi Aramco, professional journals and other authoritative sources. She had to have the last word.". Funeral Home website by. [11] His vision was to make Maine a leader in energy from offshore wind and ocean forces. Offer words of sympathy and comfort, share a memory or light a candle. Through an investigation, Shamika Rashawn Simmons was identified as a suspect in the homicide case of 54-year-old Matthew Simmons, the identified victim in the case, detectives said. Matthew Simmons, known to many as his drag persona Peggy L'Eggs, died peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8 at his Oakland apartment. Sympathy Ideas. Your email address will not be published. He entered eternal rest the morning of February 19, 2023. Matt loved spending time with his familyand fixing cars. She never let a conversation go by without at least one or two laughs. Obituary Matthew Simmons (100), was born in Marshall County, MS on July 18, 1922 to the late Oscar Simmons and Lucy Sweeney. He is survived by his grandchildren: Kimberly Lee of Florissant, MO; Michael Simmons, Shawn (Erica) Avent, Keesha Austin, and Christopher Simmons, Mark Simmons all of Oxford, MS; LaRhonda Simmons and Latebony Simmons of Memphis, TN; Kyla (Demetrius) Armstrong of Water Valley, MS; Matesia Simmons, Martin Simmons of Oxford, MS, and Mathan Simmons of San Antonio, TX. Matthew Simmons, energy investment banker. Matthew Ryan Simmons was born on February 7, 1980 in Fullerton, California to his biological parents Hope Cornejo and Kevin Rainey butadoptedby John and Cindi Simmons. That was Peggy. Susan was a member of Lutheran Women's Missionary League. To support local, independent, LGBTQ journalism, consider becoming a BAR member. He went on to perform in 33 Viva shows over the next six years, including performing a pas de deux as a one-legged ballerina, a Southern beauty pageant contestant, Miss Narcolepsy and several dozen other characters.