Leona Walker Barnes, age 98, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Kindred Healthcare. Graveside services were conducted Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Mausoleum with Reverend Richard Walker officiating.
Rosa McCoy, 107 of Middlesex, passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2012.
Luzelia Crudup Clemons, age 89 of Bunn passed away on November 29, 2012.
Otis Willard Wilkins, 93 of Spring Hope, passed away on November 26, 2012.
Sarah Debro, age 86 of Spring Hope passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012.
Brad Lee Nihart, 57, of New London, NC, passed away on November 22, 2012 at Stanly Regional Medical Center. Mr. Nihart was born on May 18, 1955 in Toledo, OH, a son of Roberta Corkle Nihart, and the late George W. Nihart, III. Brad had worked in the construction industry.
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Stanley Arrington, 56, who died Friday, November 23, 2012, were held Friday, Nov. 30, at 3 p.m. at the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kelsey L. Evans officiating. Burial followed in the Oakland Cemetery.
As you know, the Soapbox Staff is all about lending a helping hand, especially when it comes to Christmas. As usual, in the first week of December we always provide a handy shopping guide.
Our staff spends many seconds scanning various shopping outlets to find the best gift ideas of the year. We offer a guide to fit all budgets, and ask nothing in return, but of course won’t refuse any gratuities you want to kindly slip in our mail slot in the door at our West Washington Street branch location.
I am aware that this is the time of year to be jolly and thankful and all that other ho hum stuff but this week, I’m going to complain about something.
If you happen to work in Downtown Nashville, then you’ll probably be familiar with my complaint. And, if you work in downtown, you know what to expect on pretty days Monday through Friday.
Be sure to take time to read the story about Honor Cards in today’s paper on page 9-A.
North Carolina Artist William Mangum has once again donated his talent for a very worthy cause.
His art is featured annually on Honor Cards which are available at Christmas time throughout the state. All the proceeds from the cards go to local organizations and agencies that operate or aid homeless shelters.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
ARROW AWARD –– This photo was originally published in The Graphic on December 20, 1979. Cary Gentry received the “Arrow of Light” award from Ernie Wooten (second from left), cubmaster and Akela of Nashville Pack 76, and Tommy Rogers (left), Webelos leader, during the pack’s meeting in December of 1979. Present at the ceremony were Cary’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gentry of Nashville.
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Amanda Clark, Graphic Staff Writer
A Spring Hope business owner got an unexpected surprise when he opened his water bill recently and discovered a higher than usual amount due.
George Godwin spoke to Spring Hope Commissioners on Monday night about the water bill. Godwin said the first water bill was for over $400. By the time Godwin got his water turned back on, the bill was over $500.
ARRESTS
Atlas Joyner Geddes - 12/3/12 - charged with violation of a court order
INCIDENTS
A criminal damage to property (vandalism) was reported on 11/26/12 at 726 E. Washington Street
A breaking, entering and larceny to a motor vehicle and damag to property were reported on 11/26/12 at 6460 Madison Road
A larceny from a garage was reported on 11/26/12 at 11231 Liles Road
A larceny of a credit card was reported on 11/26/12 at 3370 Pleasant Grove Church Road
More than 100 alumni and friends of NC Wesleyan College gathered for the annual Celebration of Excellence dinner held during its Homecoming Weekend. President James A. Gray, III welcomed the group and presided over the festive evening.
Following the meal, Director of Development Eddie Coats announced the 2012 Alumni Awards.
Debbie’s Fund recently dedicated a memorial fountain at the Imperial Centre for Arts and Sciences honoring the life of Debbie Kornegay. A gift was also presented to the Nash Community College Foundation to provide support to a deserving Nash Community College Culinary Arts student.
In observance of Veteran’s Day, residents of Autumn Care of Nash celebrated the occasion with a flag-raising ceremony. The flag was anonymously donated with thanks and gratitude for the veterans’ service to our country during World War II. Accepting the flag for Autumn Care from Administrator, Karen Sparrow, is George Lewis and family. Mr. Lewis was a radio operator in the Navy.
William Mangum of Greensboro, one of the most popular and respected watercolor artist in the region, is celebrating 25 years of giving through the Honor Card which helps organizations across the state assist the homeless.
Mangum has donated his artistic skills creating a Christmas card each year using themes of real people he has met who have experienced being homeless.
Built circa 1830 by Bennett Bunn, Stonewall Manor stands today as one of Rocky Mount’s most recognizable historic landmarks and a beautiful example of federal architecture. Each year the Membership of Stonewall Manor along with volunteers dedicate themselves and their time to decorating the Manor from top to bottom with fresh greenery from all over Nash County in an effort to honor the period in which the Manor was built and to display what a home during the 1830’s would have looked like at Christmas.
Nashville resident Cassie Jeans, who is studying radiography at Edgecombe Community College, was recently inducted into the college’s Alpha Omega Nu chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Phi Theta Kappa is an honor society for students attending two-year schools.
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Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
Cats die everyday at the Nash County Animal Control Shelter. Why is that? Because people obviously don’t care. If they did, they would have their cats fixed (Spayed/Neutered) so there wouldn’t be babies. Or they would keep them inside. Around half of what comes into the Shelter are cats. Most of them aren’t adoptable because they were dumped outside and left to fend for themselves, with sometimes some food put out.
Wallace Abernathy, local historian, was the guest speaker at the UDC Bethel Heroes Chapter 636 meeting in November. He spoke about Spies who served the confederacy during the War Between the States.
He spoke first on Edgar C. Singer who invented the Singer Percussion Torpedo.
