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Nash County releases financial report
Nash County Commissioners met on Monday January 7 for the first board meeting of the year. There, Finance Director Lynne Hobbs announced the availability of the 2012 Citizen’s Financial Report, commonly known as the Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR).
The report shows a marked decline in net assets of the county for the second year in a row, as expenses, though declining, still exceed income. More ...
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
Local family of three face drug charges
The Nash County Sheriff’s Narcotics Division executed a search warrant for 2396 Taylor’s Store Road in Nashville on January 8 finding drugs, firearms and other items which led to the arrest of a family of three, William Roberson, William Roberson, Jr. and Sandra Roberson.
Items found included digital scales, baggies, smoking pipes, and different smoking devices. Also collected from the residence were five shotguns, one 22 caliber rifle, one SKS rifle and one 9mm semi-automatic handgun. More ...
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Nash farmer pleads guilty to tax evasion
RALEIGH — A Nash County farmer could be sentenced to 10 years in prison this spring after pleading guilty to tax evasion.
Carson Baker Barnes, 77, pled guilty last week to structuring transactions to evade reporting requirements, and aiding and abetting. More ...
CAREY JOHNSON, Graphic Staff Writer |
NFD receives grant
Senator Kay Hagan announced last week that the Nashville Fire Department will receive a $59,850 grant through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program, which aims to bolster operations and enhance safety at fire departments.
“I am so pleased that the Nashville Fire Department was selected to receive AFG funding to support our firefighters and the entire Nashville community,” Hagan said. More ...
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Nashville to honor Dr. King
Nashville will honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at an annual breakfast hosted by the Willing Workers Club of Nashville on Monday, January 21 at the O.D. Moore building at 806 S. Alston Street in Nashville. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and is open to the public.
The speaker for the event is newly appointed Senator Angela Bryant. Guests will also be entertained with music and dance. More ...
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Castalia encourages support for grant
Castalia Commissioners met on Tuesday, January 8 to discuss the progress toward park grants and construction. Dennis Patton, who serves as a planner with the Upper Coastal Plains Council of Government, was on hand to discuss the progress toward part grants. Patton has been hired by the town to help write grants for the project. More ...
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
Nash General Hospital sees record numbers in ER
Those who need hospital care this season, may need to call ahead for a reservation. The Nash General ER is serving record numbers of patients and those who are admitted often have to wait for hours—even days—to be placed in a regular unit.
The flu is the major culprit. According to Public Relations Director Jeff Hedgepeth, even though the hospital has opened up more beds in order to help deal with the demand, they have still been at or near the roughly 160 bed capacity patient limit since Thanksgiving. More ...
Amelia Harper, Graphic Correspondent |
NASHVILLE POLICE BRIEFS
INCIDENTS
Larceny, communicating threats, disorderly conduct, injury to personal property, resist, delay, obstruct public officer, hoax by false bomb and false bomb report was reported at CVS Pharmacy, 1010 W. Washington Street, on 1/7/13 More ...
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NASH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INCIDENT REPORTS
01/06/2013 - Found property Wiley Rd//Frazier Rd.
01/07/2013 Communicating threats 1202 Golden Acres Drive
01/07/2013 Fraud 7096 Red Oak Battleboro Road
01/07/2013 Fail to change address sex offender 1134 Gay Street More ...
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Nashville man arrested for burglary
Nash County Sheriff’s Office responded to James Bunn Road on January 12 in reference to a larceny. After an investigation, it was determined that a first degree burglary had occurred. Evidence was located outside of the victim’s residence. Cpl Adams and K-9 Sasha investigated the evidence. K-9 Sasha was able to pick up a track from the suspect and tracked directly to the suspect’s house on East Beulah Road. More ...
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NCC grad committed to lifelong learning
Graduate, leader, instructor, student, veteran and lifelong learner – these are titles used to describe Donnie Daniels of Rocky Mount. A proven leader with over 24 years of experience in emergency services, his cross-functional background includes military, law enforcement, administrative, professional and volunteer fire experience. More ...
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Wood product manufactuer to open in Sims
Gov. Bev Perdue recently announced that International WoodFuels LLC will construct a 300,000 metric ton-per-year wood pellet plant in Wilson County. The company will create 32 full-time jobs and invest more than $60 million in Sims over the next three years. The project was made possible in part by a $100,000 grant from the One North Carolina Fund. More ...
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NC Wesleyan joins celebrations honoring Dr. M. L. King, Jr.
North Carolina Wesleyan College is joining the City of Rocky Mount Human Relations Department, the local Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission, and others to sponsor a series of events honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Events began on Saturday, January 12 in the Imperial Centre Theatre with the annual Oratorical Competition. More ...
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DAR Micajah Pettaway Chapter News
The Chapter met December 20, 2012, 2:00 p. m. in the home of Alice Wynne Gatsis. Regent Dottie Barrett greeted everyone. After the pledge of allegiance to our flag, the Star Spangled Banner was led by member Dee Long. After a salute to the N. C. flag, member Margaret Sink led “The Old North State.” After the American Creed, Pris Sykes, Chaplain, assisted with the DAR ritual. More ...
DEE LONG |
RED OAK NEWS
Ladies from Red Oak Baptist Church participated in the Adopt-a-Dorm Bible Study at Fountain Correctional Center in Rocky Mount on Monday, Jan. 7. Nell Boone led the study with Jean Mellor, Marilyn Boone, Audrey Pearce, Suzy Pearce, Hazel Hill, Karen Girona, Sue Edwards, and Marion Hawkins also attending. More ...
SUZY PEARCE |
PEACHTREE COMMUNITY NEWS
On a balmy January morning, Peachtree folks gathered in the sanctuary to worship. Pastor Whitehouse greeted those present, including several visitors. He chose as his sermon topic “God Honors His Faithful Servants.” It was based on scripture found in Revelation 3: 7-13. It was an inspiring, in-depth sermon reaffirming the need to remain faithful when all around are challenges to our beliefs. More ...
BARBARA HARDISON |
MOUNT ZION FWB CHURCH NEWS
Robert Tyner welcomed everyone to Sunday school. We had 83 in attendance. The yearly Valentine banquet will be coming up soon. This is a very special event when the youth and youth leaders prepare a banquet for the adults. The food and service is always special. The Fellowship Center is always decorated and entertainment special also. Bobby Farmer prayed the closing prayer. More ...
ROSALENE BASS |
Laurie Murphy, RN, CNOR, tells students about the surgical components used during a knee replacement during a special open house for allied health science students at the Mayo Surgery Pavilion on the campus of Nash Health Care. |
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Local students get rare tour of OR during open house
Perioperative Nurses Week allows students chance to explore careers in surgical nursing
It’s hard to keep track of the latest fashion trends. One glance at a high school yearbook demonstrates that the coolest colors and accessories can change dramatically from year to year. But one Saturday, the most popular style was a green scrub suit when local high school students traded their blue jeans for OR attire during a Perioperative Nursing Week Open House held at the Mayo Surgery Pavilion on the campus of Nash Health Care. More ...
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Staton, Valentine unite in marriage
Jamie Michelle Staton and Michael William Valentine were married at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Proctors Chapel Baptist Church, Rocky Mount. The officiating minister for the traditional, two-ring ceremony was Dr. Walt Cooper.
The bride is the daughter of Laura Smith of Nashville and Dennis and Sue Staton of Spring Hope. More ...
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NCC announces BLET graduates
Nash Community College’s thirty-sixth Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) class graduated on Thursday, January 3rd. The NCC Law Enforcement Training program includes physical and classroom state commission mandated topics and methods of instruction. General subjects include criminal, juvenile, civil, traffic, and alcohol beverage laws, investigative, patrol, custody, and court procedures, emergency responses, ethics, community relations and more. More ...
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Mauldin scholarship established by NCWC
Local civic leader and retired businessman Robert R. Mauldin has received special recognition from the Board Trustees at North Carolina Wesleyan College. In recent official action by the Board, the college established a scholarship in his honor that will be awarded annually to one or more qualified students from the Rocky Mount Preparatory School, where he served 15 years as chairman of the board of directors. More ...
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MILITARY NEWS
Army Pfc. Domonic M. Hayes has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training... More ...
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ENGAGED
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Puckett of Nashville announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Puckett of Nashville, to Kyle Tedder of Middlesex. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Tedder of Middlesex. The wedding is planned for May 17, 2014. More ...
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Nash County Blood Drives for January 2013
Saturday, January 19 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 1104 Taylor Store Road, Nashville
Monday, January 21 from 2:30 until 7 p.m. at Northside Community Church, 1660 Beaver Pond Drive, Rocky Mount
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NC Wesleyan and Durham Tech partnership creates opportunities
North Carolina Wesleyan College President James A. Gray III and Durham Technical Community College President Bill Ingram met in Durham on Thursday January 3, 2013 to sign a memorandum of understanding that formalized a transfer partnership between the two schools. The transfer partnership opens new opportunities for students by fostering completion of both the associate’s degree at Durham Tech and the bachelor’s degree at Wesleyan. More ...
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City of Rocky Mount to offer three Citizens Academies
The schedule for the City of Rocky Mount’s various Citizens Academies was recently released for 2013. The spring sessions will begin with the Citizens Police Academy. Scheduled to be held each Tuesday from March 5, 2013-April 23, 2013, citizens may attend and learn about the guiding principles of law enforcement and policies. During these three-hour classes, participants may also see demonstrations regarding crime-scene investigation, the use of force, defensive tactics and more. More ...
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What we mean when we talk about gun control
I had just arrived home from a week out-of-town. No one was at my house; it was pitch dark; there was no moon out. I was unloading my car when I heard a voice yell at me from the darkness.
I looked up and saw no one, thinking it was a neighbor on the other side of the woods in my very rural part of the county. Then I heard the voice again, and saw a flashlight swing my way. At that moment, I realized my neighbors were all gone to a birthday party. More ...
Mike Brantley - 2 opinions posted |
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor
There are petitions being circulated by different organizations within North Carolina requesting individuals sign in support of expanding Medicaid. This expansion of Medicaid is a part of the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA or ObamaCare).” More ...
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Backward Glances
RED OAK BACK THEN –– Mr. J.R. Cockrell of Nashville shared this photo with The Graphic of Red Oak which seems to have been taken sometime mid to late 1940s. More ...
A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST |
Nash County Animal Friends’ Notebook
Sometimes I wonder who the people are that let their pets die at the Shelter. The ones who allow their dogs to roam at will because, after all, “they are in the county.” There are some dogs that stick close to home, like my Lady who protects our house and cars...or at least she thinks she does. The only time she leaves the back door area is when we are outside, when she can stop guarding. More ...
Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends |
HOLD ON. Southern Nash’s Jacoby Benjamin (bottom) tries to avoid a pinfall during a match against Washington High School as part of the Firebird Duals Wrestling Tournament, which was held last Saturday in Stanhope. |
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RETURN OF A CLASSIC
STANHOPE -- Eric Wischhusen has a career’s worth of fond memories from the annual Southern Nash Firebird Duals Wrestling Tournament.
After all, Wischhusen is on everybody’s short list of the greatest all-time mat standouts at SNHS.
Following his graduation from East Carolina University, Wischhusen decided to get into coaching -- and the early returns have been good for the former SN star. More ...
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter |
THE KENDAL CLUTCH. Northern Nash’s Kendal Hamilton puts a hold on an opponent. |
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Northern Nash relishes spot in SNHS Tourney
STANHOPE -- Even though the competition is tough and the challenges are plentiful, count Northern Nash’s Corey Mercer among the coaches who can’t wait for the Southern Nash Firebird Duals to roll around every January.
“It’s a chance for us to get some good matches in without having to travel a long way,’’ Mercer said. More ...
GEOFF NEVILLE, Graphic Sportswriter |
Northern ready for campaign
RED OAK -- Northern Nash High School has released its schedule for the 2013 girls soccer season.
The Lady Knights, coached by veteran skipper Joe McCarthy, will open Feb. 27 on the road against Wilson Beddingfield.
NN’s first home game will be March 6 at 7 p.m. versus the Bunn Ladycats. More ...
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Central rolls in the pool
SMITHFIELD -- Nash Central stepped out of Big East Conference action on Jan. 5 to take part in a seven-school meet at the Smithfield Aquatic Center in Johnston County.
NC’s powerhouse girls squad took the team championship with 123 points -- 16 tallies more than runner-up Clayton. More ...
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NC Wesleyan wins a thriller
ROCKY MOUNT -- The men’s basketball team of North Carolina Wesleyan College edged out USA South Conference foe LaGrange College by a 79-75 score on Sunday afternoon in Everett Gymnasium.
The win was the second straight for the Battling Bishops, who moved to 9-5 on the season and 2-3 in league play. More ...
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Meet The Pirates Day scheduled
GREENVILLE -- East Carolina University baseball fans will get their first chance to meet the 2013 Pirates up close and personal on February 2 as ECU hosts its 13th Annual “Meet the Pirates” luncheon.
Scheduled to start at approximately 11 a.m. at the Murphy Center’s Harvey Banquet Hall, “Meet the Pirates” offers fans a chance to get autographs and photos of the ECU baseball team and eighth-year head coach Billy Godwin, as well as enjoy a catered lunch with the Pirate coaches and players. More ...
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NCHS dominates league
ROCKY MOUNT -- As the 2012-13 high school swim season starts to wind down, this much has become a certainty -- it would take a monumental upset for the Nash Central girls to be defeated in Big East Conference competition.
The Lady Bulldogs have yet to drop a league match during the campaign -- and none of them have been very close, either. More ...
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Batchelor claims national award
BROOKFIELD, ILL. -- Chowan University football player TJ Batchelor has earned another post season accolade after being named to the 2012 Don Hansen All Super Region 1 Second Team.
Batchelor, who prepped at Southern Nash High School under Coach Brian Foster, adds this award to his selection to a significant list of post season awards including: All-CIAA First Team, BSN DII Second Team All-American, and NCCAA Defensive Player of the Year. More ...
Staff Reports |
CAROLINA HURRICANES 2012-13 NHL SCHEDULE
RALEIGH -- The National Hockey League has announced the 2012-13 regular-season schedules for its 30 member clubs.
The Carolina Hurricanes will open their 48-game season at Florida on Jan. 19, before hosting their home opener at PNC Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 22, against the Tampa Bay Lightning. More ...
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Givens earns league honor again
FAYETTEVILLE -- The USA South Athletic Conference has released its weekly honors for January 14, and North Carolina Wesleyan College senior Brandon Givens has earned his fourth Player of the Week honor in men’s basketball. More ...
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CHECKMATE
Southern Nash’s Cody Thorne (top) prepares to wrap up this match as part of last Saturday’s action at the annual Firebird Duals Wrestling Tournament at the SNHS Gymnasium. More ...
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GRASPING THE SITUATION
Northern Nash’s John Mizelle (right) puts a hold on Bunn’s Clifton White during last Saturday’s action at the annual Southern Nash High School Firebird Duals, which were staged at the SNHS Gymnasium in Stanhope. Northern Nash went 1-4 overall at the tournament, including a victory against Bunn. More ...
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HEAD-ON COLLISION
Southern Nash High School’s Nick Owens (left) tangles up with a Washington foe during last Saturday’s action at the annual Firebird Duals Wrestling Tournament. Southern Nash, coached by Eddie Coble, hosted the event at the SNHS Gymnasium. More ...
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PONDERING HIS NEXT MOVE
Northern Nash’s Armon Moore (right) looks for an opening as part of the Knights’ team match with C.B. Aycock as part of the annual Southern Nash Firebird Duals. More ...
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DENNIS RANDY FINCH
Dennis Randy Finch, 56, of Bailey passed away on January 7, 2013. Funeral services were conducted on January 11, 2013 at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment followed in Bailey Town Cemetery. Pastor Michael Johnson officiated. More ...
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AIDEN DEVON BARNES
ROCKY MOUNT–– Aiden Devon Barnes passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013, at Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount. More ...
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CAROLYN MIZELL LANCASTER
Carolyn Mizell Lancaster was born on August 3, 1941. She passed away January 9, 2013. A visitation was held January 11, 2013 at Cornerstone Funeral Home. After cremation, there will be a private memorial service. More ...
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LEROY TUCKER
TARBORO –– Leroy Tucker, 68, of Tarboro, North Carolina, died on Saturday, January 5, 2013. More ...
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LARRY JEFFERSON DEW
NASHVILLE - Larry Jefferson Dew, age 78, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Born in Edgecombe County on July 03, 1934, he was the son of the late Howard Dew and Alma Faircloth Dew Strickland. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Albert Strickland and brother, Jimmy Dew. More ...
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WILLA MAE REES WAGNER
Willa Mae Rees Wagner, age 74, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013. Born in Perry County IL on April 17, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Elza Rees and Eva Moore Rees. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Wagner of 39 years; brothers, Rueben John Rees, William Elza Rees, Howard Rees and Daniel Rees; sisters, Marie Rees Rosenberger and Eva Virginia Rees Bierman; More ...
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JULIA TAYLOR SEARCY
Julia Taylor Searcy, 92, passed away on January 12, 2013. Judy was born October 10, 1920 in Edgecombe County to the late Leon and Ruby Roberson Taylor. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Howard Simpson Searcy, four brothers, and three sisters.
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DAVID GRIFFIN LEONARD
David Griffin Leonard, 65, passed away, Wednesday, January 9, 2013. He was born July 27, 1947. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Leonard, his wife, Renee Strickland and his brother, Kemp Leonard. More ...
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SYLVIA FAIRCLOTH POWELL
Sylvia Faye Faircloth Powell, age 69, passed away on Monday, January 07, 2013. Born in Nash County on November 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Dennis Sias Faircloth and Hennis Frazier Faircloth. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Powell; sisters, Betty F. Smith and Marion F. Williams; and brother, Dennis Bryan Faircloth. More ...
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WILLIAM “BILLY” FLOYD HUNT, SR.
William “Billy” Floyd Hunt, Sr., 87, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013. Billy was born in Castalia on January 15, 1925, son of the late Glover and Mabel Vaughn Hunt. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eleanor Belle, and two brothers, Charles and Richard Julian Hunt. More ...
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LARRY “STEVE” STEPHENSON DRIVER
Larry “Steve” Stephenson Driver, 57, of Spring Hope passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Funeral services were held January 12, 2013 at Joyner’s Funeral Home. Interment followed in Bailey Town Cemetery. The Rev. Daniel Parker officiated. More ...
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DEBORAH LEWIS TANT
Deborah Lewis Tant, 57, of Middlesex passed away January 9, 2013. Funeral services were held January 12, 2013 at Lee’s Chapel Baptist Church, Middlesex. More ...
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CLARENCE B. RICHARDSON
HOLLISTER - Funeral services for Clarence B. Richardson, 84, who died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, were held Friday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. at St. Gideon Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery with Rev. John Lee officiating. More ...
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FRANCES RICHARDSON
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Frances Richardson, 65, who died Monday, Jan. 7, 2013 were held Saturday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. at Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery with Elder Anthony Harrison officiating. More ...
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