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Audrey Winstead Joyner, 90, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014. She was born in Nash County on June 7, 1923 to the late Ruffin and Emily Joyner Winstead.  Audrey was also preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Joyner; brother, Cecil Winstead; sisters, Virginia Bass, Edith Pate, Ida Ruth Medlin, Olivia Flora, and Maxine Deans; and a grandson, Keith Barnes.

Pauline Carpenter Bissette, 87, passed away February 18, 2014.  She was born in Nash County September 10, 1926 to the late Paul Jacob and Mattie Jackson Turner.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bissette was preceded in death  by her first husband, Joseph David Carpenter; her late husband, Elmer Bissette; son, Ronald Wayne Carpenter; brother, George Melton; and sister, Mae Grubb.

William Robert Everette, 91, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. He was born July 11, 1922 in Martin County, NC to the late Joseph Henry and Dora James Henry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Leigh Worrell Everette and daughter, Brenda Diane Everette West.

Jean Strum, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2014. She was born in Nash County to the late J.W. Bass and Captolia Morgan. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Mark Strum.

Jennifer Ann Hayes, age 61 of Spring Hope passed away February 21, 2014.

Larry D. Richardson, age 63 of Nashville passed away February 23, 2014.

Mattie Shearin Whitley passed away Friday, February 21, 2014. She was born on September 14, 1932 at home in the Aventon Community to Herman J. Shearin and Nancy T. Shearin. She was preceded in death by her  husband Charles Henry Whitley, Sr. and a great grandson, Ayden Brooks Jones.

Elner J. Dildy, age 75, passed away at home on February 23, 2014. Born in Johnston County on August 11, 1938, she was the daughter of the late William Franklin Jones and Nettie Worley Jones. Mrs. Dildy was predeceased by her husband John B. Dildy; plus three brothers and three sisters.

Margerene Deans Lamm, 90, passed away  on Saturday, February 22, 2014. She was born in Nash County, on November 17, 1923 to the late Sam and Ora Vester Deans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her  husband, Onnie Lamm; and a sister, Jean Deans Winstead.

Cleo Rand of East Orange, New Jersey, formally of Nash County, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at the age of 92.

Kevin Jones has always dreamed of being a millionaire and helping others pay for college.
The Nash Central High grad said he realized after college that he may not have millions to give away but that he could still do something to help.
“I told myself that once I got “settled and established” I would start a scholarship to fund a kids entire tuition by 2017,” Jones said.

Tiger Cub Scouts Pack 76 from Nashville  visited The Nashville Graphic newspaper Tuesday night, February 18, 2014. Members pictured, front row, left to right, Jacob Gibson, Dominick Robbins, Jashine Silver and Josh Measamer. Middle row, left to right, are: Cole Jones, Larry Boyd, Sheldon Richardson and Dominick Cockrell. Back row, left to right, are Ethan Harrell and Mason Sullivan.

Many things have changed over the years in the education system.
Computers, iPads, Internet, SmartBoards — all kinds of new technology has been introduced. Subjects have changed and evolved, some curriculum has been written and should be recycled (think: Common Core).
But one thing has survived — good old “projects.”

I spent my Monday with Nash County’s Board of Commissioners as they met to hear from each department head and to begin talk on the direction they’d like to see Manager Zee Lamb go in for the upcoming budget.
The meeting lasted all day long. It wasn’t exactly what I’d call a day of fun but it was educational.
Commissioners heard presentations from each department head, which included their requests for the upcoming budget.

Nashville’s Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Distinguished Citizen Award ceremony and reception on March 6 at Nash Arts in downtown Nashville. This is one of my favorite events in town. For more than twenty-two years this event has offered us an opportunity to acknowledge and thank the people who have worked hard to make Nashville such a great town.

Dear Editor:
I am hoping that you do not tire of my letters asking for the return of our beloved Maggie dog who was lost in May when my husband became ill while in Nashville.

WINNING TEAM–– This photo of the Falcons of Nash Central High School was published in The Graphic on May 27, 1965. The team won the Group II Track and Field Meet in Durham. They compiled 47 points compared to 33 points for Governor Moorehead High, the runner-up team.

The Junior Guild of Rocky Mount will hold its 11th annual Bargain Sale on Saturday, March 1, at the Rocky Mount Farmer’s Market from 7 a.m. to 12 noon.
For a $2 admission fee, citizens can shop a warehouse full of gently-used items donated by Junior Guild members and friends of the Guild, including children’s toys, furniture, electronics and appliances, holiday décor, office supplies, home accessories, and much more.

INCIDENTS
A larceny was reported on 2/17/14 at Wal-Mart
A possession of a controlled substance was reported on 2/17/14 on S First Street
A shooting into an occupied vehicle, resist/obstruct/delay and discharging a firearm in the city limits was reported on 2/18/14 on Brooklyn Boulevard

A larceny of a stove was reported on 2/17/14 at 4814 Joyner Road
A larceny from an outbuilding was reported on 2/17/14 at 1396 Bryantown Road
A seizure was reported on 2/18/14 at 222 W Washington Street
A narcotics violation was reported on 2/18/14 at Benvenue Road and US 64

Navy Seaman Recruit Mercedes M. Vargas, daughter of Miguel Vargas of Middlesex,  and stepdaughter of Ernestina Reyes of Middlesex, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Vargas completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

Renee Davis is hoping for a full house to welcome singer-songwriter Curtis Wright to Nash Arts on Saturday, March 8.
Davis, a member of the Nash Arts Board, and her husband David, were instrumental in getting Wright to perform at Nash Arts. The couple were in Jacksonville where Wright was performing a show.
“I just asked him if he’d be interested in coming to Nash Arts,” Davis said. “He was gracious enough to say, “I’ll come.”

Cedar Grove Elementary School released its third six weeks Honor Roll for grades 3-5 and Distinguished Cedar Leaders for grades K-2.

The following students at Hobgood Academy made the Principal’s List (A’s) or the Honor Roll (A’s and B’s) the third six weeks of school.