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ROCKY MOUNT - Linda Gibson Williams, age 65, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014. Born in Marboro County SC on October 11, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Malloy Gibson and Lena Russell Gibson.

Ponola Faircloth Colbert, 73, passed away on February 26, 2014. She was born on July 13, 1940 in Rocky Mount.  She was the daughter of the late Dennis Sias Faircloth and Hennis Frazier Faircloth. She was predeceased in death by her husband, James Edward Colbert; one son, Bruce Edward Colbert; sisters, Sylvia Faye Faircloth Powell, Betty F. Smith, and Marion F. Williams; and one brother, Dennis Bryan Faircloth.

Donald Joseph Kelly passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014. Born in Brooklyn NY on November 11, 1936, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen Kelly. He was preceded in death by his brother, James, Joseph and Robert and his son, Robert.

ROCKY MOUNT –– Eddie Cherry, Jr., 80, of Rocky Mount passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014.

James Silver, Jr., 75, of Battleboro, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2014.

Sonny Leslie Hughes, 59, of Bailey passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014. A graveside funeral service was held Saturday, March 1, 2014 in Person Memorial Cemetery, Roxboro, NC.  The Rev. Dr. Jack Watson officiated.

Donnie Edward Wiggs, 53, of Bailey passed away Sunday, Febraury 23, 2014.  A funeral service was held Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Joyner’s Funeral Home.  A graveside service was held Wednesday, February 26, 2014 in Bailey Town Cemetery.  The Rev. Eric Narron officiated.

Hubert Thomas “Tommy” Denton, 73, of Middlesex passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014.  A graveside service  was held Wednesday February 26, 2014 in Hayes Cemetery, Middlesex.

Judith Church Greene, 79, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014. She was born May 9, 1934 in Asheville, daughter of the late George Bland and Lenore Edwards Church.

HOLLISTER –- Ella Richardson Burt, 94, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2014  at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Thomas Richardson will offiate.

HOLLISTER ––Lessie Richardson Mill, 95, passted away Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Funeral services were held Monday, March 3, 2014 at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burial was held in the church cemetery. Rev. Thomas Richardson officiated.

ROCKY MOUNT, –- Charles Rodricuz Brown, 36, of Rocky Mount, died on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Nash General Hospital.

Lee Edward Harrison, 61, of Rocky Mount, died on Saturday, March 1, 2014 in Rocky Mount.

A local scout helped renovate the patio garden at the Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation (BTAR) Center to earn his Eagle Scout rank.
Matthew Lane, of Nashville, completed the renovation last August and just recently received his Eagle rank during a special ceremony.

Okay, enough already with the foul weather. Where is that “mild” climate all the social studies books use when referring to North Carolina? As I write this, most forecasts were calling for a nice temperature to start Monday, following a balmy Sunday, before ice/sleet/snow was to blow in by Monday afternoon.
As a friend in the Midwest told me last week, “What’s going on in North Carolina? If you guys want 17 degrees, come on out to Iowa and stop messing around.”

Nashville lost yet another iconic figure last week, Betsy Fuller.
Betsy owned and operated Valentine Fuller Antiques in downtown Nashville from 1987 up until around 2010 when she decided it was time to retire. She closed the doors quietly as Betsy was never one to seek the spotlight. She served Nashville in many ways outside of being a long-time merchant. She was a cheerleader of downtown and always encouraged other merchants.

BOYS TEAM –– This photo of the Coopers High School basketball team was found in The Graphic’s 1965 archives. Recognize anyone? Call 459-7101.

Everyone is encouraged to eat out on Thursday, March 13 to help support Communities in Schools.
The 18th Annual Dine Out for Communities in Schools is set for Thursday, March 13. Participating restaurants will give ten percent of their sales to Communities in Schools on that day.
Over 50 restaurants are participating in Rocky Mount as well as the Showside Grill and Bakery in Spring Hope.

INCIDENTS
A city ordinance violation was reported on 2/24/14 on Brake Street and Richardson Court
A larceny was reported on 2/27/14 at 133 Nashville Commons Drive
A possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on 2/27/14 at 326 Sixth Street

A larceny of a cell phone was reported on 2/25/14 at 522 N Old Carriage Road
Found property was reported on 2/25/14 at 130 N. Old Carriage Road
An assault on a female, communicating threats, resisting a public officer were reported on 2/25/14 at 8667 Cedar Grove School Loop Road

Spirit Night
The Purple Eagles Team is hosting a Give Back Event on March 11 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Chili’s. Chili’s will give 10 percent of the event day sales back to the Cancer Society with each flier that is presented.
Zumbathon
The Harrison Family YMCA is hosting a Zumbathon on March 22 from 5 until 7 p.m. The cost is $5 and all proceeds will go to Nash County’s Relay For LIfe.

Barton College named 40 students to the President’s List and 354 students to the Dean’s List for fall semester 2013. President’s List students compiled a perfect 4.0 grade point average; Dean’s List students achieved a grade point average of 3.3 or better on a four-point scale.

Ricky Parks is a staunch advocate for Rocky Mount. Follow him to local businesses, and you’ll quickly learn that everyone knows and respects him. A native of Rocky Mount, Parks currently serves as patrol sergeant with the Rocky Mount Police Department and has over 25 years of law enforcement experience between the Rocky Mount Police Department and the Nash County Sheriff’s Office.

Bear Scouts of Cub Scout Pack 37 of Coopers recently learned about “Sawdust and Nails,” and how to use and take care of various handyman tools.  The boys also created their very own bluebird house.  Proudly displaying their creations, from left to right are:  Lachlan Vester, Bronson Harrell, Joshua Revoir, Jaylen Lucas, John Boulden, Austin Moss, Reagan Davis, Mason Deal and Dylan Vick.