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Sisters Reagan and Lily Day shop before attending Bailey’s Christmas Parade.

Even a few showers didn’t stop Bailey’s Annual Christmas Parade which was held Saturday, December 6th.  Pictured above, Southern Nash High School’s Marching Band prepares to march in the parade.

LOUISBURG - Jasper Earl Allen, 61, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2014.

SPRING HOPE - Gwendolyn “Gwen” Bryant, 90,  passed away Monday, December 8, 2014.

LOUISBURG - Nathaniel Lewis, Sr., 95, died on Wednesday, December 3, 2014.

ROCKY MOUNT –- Anthony Ray Sanders, 58, of Rocky Mount, died on December 5, 2014.

ROCKY MOUNT - Carether Scott, 66, of Rocky Mount, died on December 2, 2014.

ROCKY MOUNT ––  Woodrow Thomas, 65, of Rocky Mount, died on December 7, 2014.

Seabury Daniel Thorp, 81, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014. He was born June 30, 1933 in Rocky Mount, the son of the late Lewis Sumner Thorp and Routh Speed Mercer Thorp. He was the youngest of three children.

James Ottis (Jimmy) Carter , age 85, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2014. Jimmy was born to Nathan James and Addie Robinson Carter on August 2, 1929 in Nash County.

Janie Cauble Martin Duncan, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. Born in Berea, SC on December 22, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William Mauldin Martin, Sr and Melzena Gibson Martin. Janie was preceded in death by her husband, Sloan Jackson Duncan. She was also predeceased by her son-in-law, Stephen Lewis; and her grandson, Daniel Stephen Lewis. Predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Janie was the baby of twelve.

Angela Danielle Carpenter, 17, passed away, Saturday, December 6, 2014. She was born April 2, 1997 in Edgecombe County to Wade and Angela Carpenter.

Angela Rose Mullen, 73, passed away December 5, 2014.  A graveside service was held Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at Peachtree Baptist Church Cemetery.

Etta Frances Brown Jones, 94, passed away, Thursday December 4, 2014. She was born March 14, 1920 in Nash County to the late Willie and Anna Cooper Brown. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Algie Jones, Sr., two great grandsons, Ernest Algie Jones, IV and Grant Kristopher Phillips.

Mrs. Sallie Mae Smith, 98, of Rocky Mount, died on December 9, 2014.

Nashville Elementary School recently held its first annual silent art auction. During the event, students also excitedly handed over a donation of $500 to Nash County Animal Friends (NCAF), a non-profit organization which promotes adoption at the Nash County Animal Shelter and promotes spay and neuter programs in the area.
Nashville Elementary School’s PTA hosted its annual fall festival in November.

Brothers Memphis, Nash and Knox Phillippe (L-R) visited with Santa Claus on Saturday following the annual Children’s Christmas Parade.

The Nash Central High School Chorus performed several Christmas songs on Saturday prior to the start of the Children’s Christmas Parade. The chorus is led by Joanna Hale (far right).

Preston Godett, 3, was the second place winner in Nashville’s Children’s Christmas Parade for his gingerbread house.

Randy Vick didn’t disappoint with his creative Nutcracker costume.

The Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System has released its Honor Roll and Principal’s List recipients.

The Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System has released its Honor Roll and Principal’s List recipients.

The Nash-Rocky Mount Public School System has released its Honor Roll and Principal’s List recipients.

Nash County Animals Friends is always in need of donations. We advertise that fact on a daily basis. And we love to acknowledge the donors and volunteers.
This holiday season you may have to find a gift for someone that loves animals but doesn’t own a pet. Maybe you don’t want to get them something material, because they have everything they need.