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Jeanette Little Joyner, age 79, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2013. Born in Wilson County on December 25, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John F. Little and Lula Bridges Little.
Alton “Hoover” Earl Daniel passed away on May 17, 2013. He was born October 1, 1930 in Warren County to the late Jessie and Beulah Roberts Daniel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Dalton “Bill” Daniel and his sister, Juanita Jackson.
William “Bill” Douglas Ezzell, Sr., 82 years of age, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013. He was born in Nash County on April 30, 1931, the son of the late Jessie Ezzell and Zollie and Minnie Tharrington. He was also preceded in death by his wife Ina Moore Ezzell, brother, Daniel Tharrington and wife Miriam.
James Ray Nichols, age 82, passed away on May 17, 2013.
ROCKY MOUNT - Funeral services for Jessie J. Savage, 43, who died Saturday, May 11, 2013 were at 12 noon on Thursday, May 16 at Word Tabernacle Church. Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery with Rev. James Gilliard officiating.
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Timmie Richardson, 56, who died Monday, May 13, 2013, were Sunday, May 19, at 2 p.m. at the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Nashville. Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery.
WHITAKERS - Funeral services for Louise Lynch Mills, 86, who died on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, were Saturday, May 18, at 2 p.m. at St. Gideon Baptist Church, in Hollister. Burial followed at Pine Chapel Church Cemetery with Rev. John Lee officiating.
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Doretha T. Hunter, 90, who died on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, were Monday, May 20, at 12 noon at Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial followed at the Stoney Creek Cemetery with Apostle Ethan Arrington officiating.
There is an old saying that if you want to feel better about yourself, then just starting hanging around people worse than you are. This does not seem to be very sensitive, and has many more offensive versions, but it does carry some truth.
With all the government scandals these (3 out of 4 White Officials say it’s always Bush’s fault), sometimes we just need relief. So enjoy some crazy news items we’ve been collecting:
There are a few faces I’ve grown accustomed to seeing over the years at 4-H events. Last week, it hit me that I won’t be running into these youth as much anymore, as in just a few weeks, they will graduate from high school and move on to the next chapter of their lives.
Some of these young ladies I’ve been covering since I first came to The Graphic seven years ago. That would mean they were around 10 or 11 when I started covering them. Many were even younger when they started in 4-H.
By: A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
ATHLETIC AWARDS –– This photo originally published in The Graphic June 18, 1967. These Nash Central athletes received special recognition for outstanding performances during the year at Awards Day.
It looks as though we’ll start next school year with fewer teachers and assistants.
Nash-Rocky Mount School’s 2013-2014 budget projects cutting 47 classroom teachers, nine vocational teachers, and 65 teacher assistants. The budget for next school year is $4.4 million less than this school year’s budget.
INCIDENTS
A larcey after breaking and entering and breaking and entering a commercial building was reported on 5/13/13 at Murphy’s Express, 1151 Eastern Avenue
A breaking and entering a residential property was reported on 5/13/13 at 624 Jackson Way
A breaking, entering and larceny of a residence was reported on 5/13/13 at 544 E. Old Spring Hope Road
A breaking, entering and larceny to a motor vehicle was reported on 5/14/13 at 5579 Lochmere Bay Drive
A breaking, entering and larceny to a motor vehicle was reported on 5/14/13 at 5495 Lake Vista Court
A breaking, entering and larceny to a motor vehicle was reported on 5/14/13 at 6416 Waters Edge Drive
Jackson Valentine, a student from Nash Central High School, was a winner in the 44th annual national Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship Competition. The prestigious awards are granted to high school seniors for the best all around presentations including an explanation of why they are planning careers in government service.
By: Crystal Baity, ECU News Services
For better or worse, richer or poorer, and completing graduate school.
Stan and Amy Winstead didn’t include an advanced degree in their wedding vows 12 years ago, but mutual encouragement and support saw them through the past two years as graduate students in the East Carolina University College of Nursing.
The Valentine Law Firm of Nashville recently announced that Kirkland Bass has been named a partner in the firm. Bass is a native of Momeyer and is a graduate of East Carolina University and Campbell University Law School. He has practiced with the firm since December, 2010. Bass is the son of Kirk and Vicky Bass. He and his wife, Denise, have a two-year-old son, Avery.
Nashville resident Bradley Harper was among the more than 800 students who graduated from Bob Jones University earlier this month.
Harper graduated with a MA in Ministry.
During the 86th commencement exercises, 595 students received undergraduate degrees and 73 students received associate degrees.
On Sunday morning Peachtree folks gathered for worship. The sanctuary flowers were given in memory of James M. Wood by his family- Patricia, Bill and Bart Wood. The choir sang, “Before the Throne of God Above,” under the direction of the pastor.
Welcome to Lenny, Sherry, and Andrew Lewis who joined the family at Red Oak Baptist Church on Sunday, May 12!
The rain held off for most of the morning on Saturday, May 18, as the youth, children, and parents of Red Oak Baptist Church held their annual bake sale, yard sale, BBQ sandwich sale, and car wash.
Megan Farrar Marshall, of Walnut Cove, graduated Summa Cum Laude from Appalachia State University in Boone on May 11. Marshall received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Spanish. She was the student speaker representing the Reich College of Education at graduation. Marshall student taught in Ashe and Watauga Counties.
Members of the local UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 gathered on May 10, 2013 at the Confederate Monument in Battle Park to celebrate the Confederate Memorial Day and to pay tribute to the local men who served in the War Between the States.
GOOD CITIZENSHIP WINNERS are pictured (L-R): Emanuel Jones, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic; Daniel Tavon Thorne, Englewood Elementary, Chryshanta Johnson, Williford Elementary; Elizabeth Tebo, Spring Hope Elementary; Regent Dottie Barrett. Not present: Lorah Beth Currin, Faith Christian, and Susana Contreras-Blanco, Princeville Elementary. (Contributed photo)
The annual Silver Tea of the Daughters of the American Revolution Micajah Pettaway Chapter was Saturday, April 6, 2:00 P. M. in Braswell Memorial Library’s Warner Room.
After Regent Dottie Barrett welcomed everyone, refreshments were served. The program highlight was honoring DAR Good Citizenship (fifth grader) and Good Citizen (senior) winners from local schools.
Petway
Civilian Sidorayon J. Petway, son of Joey T. Petway, of Rocky Mount, and Debbie M. Petway, of Rocky Mount, recently enlisted in the United States Navy under the Delayed Entry Program at Navy Recruiting District, Raleigh.
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