ROCKY MOUNT - Betty Stancil Sherrod, 68, died on Saturday, January 28, 2012. She was born August 15, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Ruby Lee Stancil and Raymond Stancil.
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for William, “Bo” Richardson, 86, who died Thursday, January 26, 2012, will be Friday, February 3 at 1 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Oakland Cemetery with Rev. Victor Fenner officiating.
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for Willie Bell Boone, 89, who died Sunday, January 29, 2012 will be Friday, February 3 at 1 p.m. at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery, with Rev. Linda Taybron officiating.
ROCKY MOUNT - Funeral services for Nancy Ann Hines, 61, who died January 28, 2012 will be Saturday, February 4, at 12 noon at Pleasure Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Pleasure Church Cemetery with Rev. Willie Baines officiating.
ENFIELD - Funeral services for Billy Herman “Stump” Richardson, 79, who died on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, will be Sunday, Feb. 5 at Ivory Hill Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Silver Family Cemetery.
Arthur Ray Hamm, Sr., 79, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2012. Born in Wilson County on February 14, 1932, he was the son of the late Joseph Walter and Ludie Langston Hamm.
JoAnn Page Hughes, 58, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012.
The Davis Family was one of seven performers to take to the stage on Saturday night during the annual Nashville Opry. Pictured (L-R): Glenda Davis and her daughter Meredith perform while Paul Davis (not pictured) plays the piano.
Russ Varnell wrapped up the night’s entertaining at the 34th annual Nashville Opry.
I used the hayfork to pull the remnants of the last load of fescue out of my small storage building and into the yard. I checked for evidence of mice, even though the weather has been a little warm for January.
I knew I wouldn’t have to spread the pile — the chickens would do that as they looked for seeds and bugs. Chickens might leave messes where you don’t want, but they’ll also do some work for you if you plan for it.
I knew this day would come but I didn’t think it would come so soon.
Corbin is crawling.
I blame it all on Allen. He’s been hoping for this day since the kid was born. I, on the other hand, have been dreading it and since Corbin is only 35 weeks old, I felt like I had a little more time.
I was wrong.
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Letters to the Editor:
Perhaps it is true that application of the American founding documents should evolve. But why does everything seem to change to the detriment of the individual? Is driving really a “privilege?” Since the advent of the cash economy; and further since the advent of the suburbs, most of us born since WWII were born and raised miles away from a source of independent sustenance.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
This photo originally published in The Graphic February 16, 1961. Bonita Pitzer (holding bouquet) was crowned Queen of Hearts at Nashville High School’s annual Sweetheart Ball. The previous year’s queen, Patsy Matthews, is on her immediate right.
ARRESTS
Kenneth Otto Moore - 1/27/2012 - charged with Warrant for arrest for Assault on a female
Christian Funtal Gurganus - 1/27/2012 - charged with failure to appear for smple worthless check
Shekella Harris - 1/27/2012 - charged with criminal summons for communicating threats
You may know someone in the Nashville community who devotes time working to make Nashville a better place to live, or someone who volunteers with a local organization helping the needs of others or working on projects to improve our town. This person could be Nashville’s Distinguished Citizen of the Year!
The Nashville Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for this year’s Distinguished Citizen.
Rocky Mount Academy students recently met author Gwen Keane and had the opportunity to hear her read her story “Swan Wait.” Keane’s first book is about swans that found safe harbor in the creek by her Virginia home and the relationship that she and her husband developed with them.
Army Pvt. Tiara L. Benjamin has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.
During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.
Rod and Karen Ramsey of Nashville announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Elizabeth Ramsey to B.J. Smith of Spring Hope, the son of Dale and Annette Smith of Canton. The wedding will take place on May 19, 2012 at Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, Rocky Mount.
Sandy Tharrington recently received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine signed by Governor Beverly Perdue. Presenting the award is Mr. Anthony Roper, Deputy Secretary – Administration & Business Development.
Tharrington recently retired after 34 years of dedicated service to the North Carolina Department of Transportation – Division of Highways.
Mary and Adam Sherrod of Nashville announce the birth of a daughter, Abigail Leigh Sherrod, on Jan. 18, 2012 at Nash General Hospital.She weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long.
Abigail has a brother, Trent, who is four years old.
Jackie Mallory has been selected as the Nash County Department of Social Services Employee of the Month for January 2012. Jackie has been with the agency for 12 years and is an Accounting Clerk V in Administration. She is very proactive with her responsibilities and thinks through processes.
The 2012 Distinguished Young Woman of Rocky Mount, Mary Helen Moore, will represent the Rocky Mount Area in State Competition February 3-5, 2012 in Greensboro.
Distinguished Young Women, formerly known as America’s Junior Miss, is a national non-profit organization that provides scholarship opportunities to high school senior girls.
On January 17, 2012, Suzette Brett (center) was recognized as Nash County Department of Social Services 2011 Employee of the Year. As a 15 year veteran employee, Suzette is a Social Worker II in the Child Care Subsidy Program. She is described as always willing to do whatever is needed for the betterment of the agency, always willing to assist, and always having a smile and kind word.
The American Red Cross will honor former N.C. Cultural Resources Secretary Betty McCain at its Heroes Banquet on March 1 at Wilson Country Club. The banquet kicks off the Frederick E. Turnage Chapter’s Heroes Campaign during the month of March, which is National Red Cross Month.
