Marleen-
Yes, I am the same Judy Earp. I remember your sister well and have often wondered about her. Are you on facebook? I am the Judy Earp in Monterey, CA. My email is judy . Earp at gmail . com judy.earp@gmail.com Please contact me off board.
Yes, the Sutherland's Hotel is where the Lamar Trust Bank is now.
My mother's family (Gardner) is related to the Medlins. I don't think the Sutherland's were though, although if both families were there at the same time, it's possible.