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The Jeremy Frazor Evangelistic Team will be coming to Rocky Mount on October 6 through 11 to conduct a Revival Crusade at Westview Baptist Church. 
Evangelist Frazor and his wife Misha along with their four children and five team members travel the country in full time evangelism.

Following a rainy night, the sun came out on Sunday morning, just in time for the Homecoming service at Peachtree Church.  It was a celebration of 204 years of serving God, as a Baptist church, in the area.  Several people came from out of state to join in worship and remembrance.  The guest preacher was the Rev. Alfred Snipes, who had served as an interim pastor back in the late 80’s.  He and his wife, Joyce, came from their home in Timberlake.

In a recent speech in Nashville, Senator Angela Bryant expressed her disapproval of the way that the hospital was handling the Medicaid expansion issue and urged her constituents to pressure the hospital to change its approach. However, hospital officials say that Bryant is “preaching to the choir” and that their ultimate aims are the same.
Bryant made her comments at a VOICE of Nashville meeting held earlier this month in the Nashville Council Chambers.

The Oak Level Ruritan Club celebrated many things on Monday night; a new member, a presentation of the Tom Downing Award and the club’s 50th anniversary.
The special anniversary celebration was held with several Ruritan National officials in attendance, including National Director Wally Hudson and 2013 Ruritan National President Dennie Clemmer, who made the trip from Virginia to attend the event.

After three years as the Nash County Senior Center Coordinator, Christy Southall is returning home.
Southall will be joining the Franklinton Senior Center on Monday as the Senior Center Supervisor. Her last day at the Nash County Senior Center will be on Friday.
Before coming to the Nash County Senior Center, Southall worked for over five years at the Louisburg Senior Center.

A Wilson County resident has died from the West Nile Virus and officials with the Nash County Health Department are reminding residents here to use precaution.
Amy Thomas, the Coordinator of Health Services for the Nash County Health Department, said because North Carolina’s first death from the virus is so close to home, many residents in Nash County have expressed concern.

The Nashville Graphic is introducing officers of the Nashville Police Department each month as part of an “Officer Spotlight” series.  The articles are featured the last Wednesday of each month  to help Nashville residents get to know the officers who protect and serve their communities.

Dana Williamson considers teaching an adventure. Each day, as she enters the halls at Southern Nash Middle School, she is prepared to guide children and teach them how to prepare for their own adventures in life.
Last Tuesday night, Williamson was named the Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools (NRMPS) 2013-2014 Teacher of the Year.

INCIDENTS
A simple assault and larceny (Shoplifting) was reported on 9/16/13 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue
A damage to property (vandalism) was reported on 9/18/13 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue
A larceny (shoplifting) was reported on 9/21/13 at Wal-Mart, 1205 Eastern Avenue

A simple assault and injury to personal property was reported on 9/17/13 at Nash Community College
A breaking, entering and larceny to an outbuilding was reported on 9/17/13 at 12289 W NC 97
A breaking, entering and larceny to a residence was reported on 9/17/13 at 6037 Waters Edge Drive
A larceny of rims was reported on 9/17/13 at 1679 West Castalia Road

Rocky Mount - Franklin Delano Jones, 68,  passed away September 15, 2013. Funeral services to be announced.  Arrangements by Stokes Mortuary, Inc.

NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Herbert Morgan, 65, who died Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, were Saturday, Sept. 21 at 12 p.m., at Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Union Hill Church Cemetery with Rev. Thomas McCullers officiating.

Funeral services for Cleo Matthew Lynch, 65, who died Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013, were held Sunday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m., at Showers of Blessing Church. Burial followed in the Forest Hill Cemetery with Rev. Andrew Singletary officiating.

NASHVILLE - Elma Leigh Morgan Sherrod, 84, passed away on Friday September 20th 2013. She was born in Nash County on January 28, 1929 to the late Randolph and Della Joyner Morgan.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Luther Askew Sherrod.

NASHVILLE - Mary Etta Batchelor, 83, passed away, Friday, September 20, 2013. She was born July 22, 1930 to the late Pete and Mary Bennett Snipes. She was preceded in death by sister, Margie Rice and brothers; Sydney and Paul Snipes.

James Mitchell Bass, 52, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2013. A native of Philadelphia, PA, he was a resident of Rocky Mount. He is the son of Frances Amelia Hitt Bass and the late Luther James Bass. Besides his mother, Mitchell is also survived by his sisters, Susan B. Driver and her husband, Ronnie and Nancy Bass Jones. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Boyce Clay Roark, 75, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013. He was born in Ashe County on May 29, 1938 to the late Ray and Norma Roark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ellis Roark.

Dolly Robinson Smith, 58, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013.  She was born in Nash County September 7, 1955 to the late Richard C. and Maggie Smith Robinson. 

Jim Sabiston, 66, passed away, Saturday, September 21, 2013. Jim was born January 24, 1947 in Onslow County to the late Jim Kinsey and Sallie Hudson Sabiston.

Ruby Bunn Hopkins, 86, passed away, Thursday, September 19, 2013. She was born September 19, 1927 in Nash County  to the late Ronie Earl and Cleo Whitley Bunn. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Hopkins and daughter, Peggy Hopkins.

Shirley Gloria Brown Hopkins, 77, of Middlesex passed away Friday, September 20th.  She was born July 24, 1936.

Minister Plumer Davis, Jr., 59, of Rocky Mount, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013. Funeral arrangements will be by the Rocky Mount location of H.D. Pope Funeral Home.

RUNNING THE COURSE –– Spring Hope Fire Department hosted its fifth annual Fireman’s Day on Sunday afternoon in downtown Spring Hope. The events included entertainment, vendors and a special competition among area fire departments, including junior members. Pictured above, Austin Pope, representing Coopers Volunteer Fire and Rescue, competes in the Spring Hope Fireman’s Day activities.

LET’S DANCE! –– Little Breeanna Jones found a dance partner while visiting the Spring Hope Fireman’s Day

LITTLE FIREMAN –– Madden Alexander sports a  firefighter hat while enjoying the children’s activities in Spring Hope.