John Ambrose Lease, 84, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2011. Born in Hallam, PA in York County on October 26, 1926, he was a son of the late Aaron B. Lease and Grace Kaufman Lease. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary J. Lease.
Reverend Larry Bruce Avery, 61, passed away Friday, June 17, 2011. He was born in Erwin on November 19, 1949 to the late Clarence and Evelyn Thompson Avery. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Avery.
Margaret Brown Johnson, 77, passed away Friday, June 17, 2011. She was born on May 15, 1934 in Halifax County to the late Charles and Mary Brown. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, William Johnson; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Frank Ellis; one grandson; sisters, Mildred Hayes and Ruthie Kennedy.
Retha Bryant Bridgers, 91, passed away Friday, June 17, 2011. She was born in Halifax County, NC on September 1, 1919 to the late Corbett Clarence and Blanche Lassiter Bryant.
NASHVILLE - Funeral services for John K. Evans, 66, who died on Sunday, June 12, 2011 were held on Saturday, June 18, at 2 p.m. at Union Hill Baptist Church. Burial followed in the Oakland Cemetery with Bishop Carl Brown officiating.
ROCKY MOUNT – Willie Cherelle Dickens, 44, of Rocky Mount, died on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Nash General Hospital.
ROCKY MOUNT - Funeral services for Timothy “Boo Boo” Alston, 52, who died Friday, June 17, 2011, will be today (Wednesday, June 22) at Pine Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Pine Chapel Baptist Church cemetery with Rev. Robert Hedgepeth officiating.
Some of you are not going to like this column.
You may hate me [more] after reading it.
It could seem painful, hurtful or even callous.
I assure you that is not the intent.
However, things that make you think can seem real ugly, especially at first.
The recent death of Investigator Warren Lewis is still at the forefront of our minds. At some point everyday a conversation leads to the tragedy in which he lost his life in the line of duty attempting to arrest a suspected murderer.
And many of those conversations lead to the reflection of how young the boys are that were arrested in connection with Lewis’ death. The youngest being only 14 years-old.
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Letters to the Editor:
So many innocent lives are taken each day because people are not responsible enough to have their pets spayed/neutered. All it takes is one day at a clinic and your pet will not be able to have or make anymore unwanted litters.
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
GREEN STAMPS – Mrs. Irene Messer was presented with 5,000 S&H Green Stamps given away during the anniversary sale at Miller’s Grocery in 1963. Earl Miller is pictured making the presentation. This photo was originally published August 22, 1963 in The Nashville Graphic.
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Bill Creech, Nashville Chief of Police
Recently, some citizens expressed their concern about their yard sale signs being taken up. Apparently some of them felt they were being “targeted” as they saw other yard sale signs still up. I want to assure you that no particular citizen was or ever will be targeted. Not only the police department but several other town departments pull up yard sale and other signs that are on the right-of-way.
There’s an old adage that says, “Showing up is half the battle.” For one Southern Nash High School senior, having a 98-percent or better attendance record during the 2010-2011 school year paid off huge when Tyrell Mason was handed the keys to a brand new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze through the Chevy Drive for Perfection initiative.
The following Nash County students have been named to the spring semester dean’s list at Johnston Community College.
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Jo Anne Cooper, Graphic Publisher
Carolina Family Health Care Centers, Inc. held a dedication ceremony recently for its newest facility, Harvest Family Health Center, located at 8282 NC Highway 58, near Sandy Cross.
The agency’s mission is to provide quality health care regardless of financial, medical or cultural status including the local migrant farm families.
David and Susan Shelton of Spring Hope announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Hope Shelton of Mebane to David Joel Massey of Mebane. He is the son of Kimberly and Jimmy Hinshaw and Greg and Caroline Massey, all of Mebane. The wedding will take place on August 6, 2011 in Mebane.
Wesley Ivan Rose, son of Thomas and Karen Rose of Rocky Mount has been named to the President’s List for the 2011 spring semester at Elon University.
The President‘s List is composed of students who had no grade below an A-minus in a minimum of 12 semester hours.
The Valentine Law Firm in Nashville recently recognized two long-time employees for their loyal service to the company.
The Nash Health Care Foundation’s second annual Golf Classic exceeded its fundraising goal of $110,000 to secure $122,620 to benefit a new Pediatric Emergency Care Center at Nash Health Care. The event was held at Benvenue Country Club, and Roger G. Taylor & Associates served as the event’s Presenting Sponsor for the second consecutive year.
Gardner-Webb University recently announced that Alison Carol Allsbrook of Nashville made the Dean’s List for the Spring 2011 semester. The Dean’s List honors those outstanding students who maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 3.7 or above. This recognition is the semester’s highest academic honor.
On June 8, 2011, the Joint Veterans Committee of Nash and Edgecombe Counties held its monthly meeting at the Moore-Ezzell-Long VFW Post 2057, Inc. in Rocky Mount. Approximately 15 members were in attendance and President Larry Hill presided over the meeting.
The following students at Hobgood Academy made the Principal’s List (A’s) or the Honor Roll (A’s and B’s) the 6th six weeks of school.
Brittany Wind of the Lucky Spurs 4-H Club won the “Wilber T. Vick Perpetual Memorial Trophy” at the Tri-County Horse Club Show on June 4 at W.J. Stables in Nashville. This trophy honors Mr. Vick and his family for their long-time support of 4-H.
Two hundred and thirty-five Barton College seniors received diplomas on Sunday, May 22, during the school’s 109th annual commencement exercises.
Participating in the ceremony were students who completed their baccalaureate degree requirements in December 2010 and May 2011, as well as candidates who expect to fulfill requirements over the summer.
