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September 2019 Wilson, N.C.

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19Chloe Rain Goodspeed, Aug. 21, 2019Waylon Westley James, July 18, 2019Charles Ramsey Stancil, June 14, 2019Dominic Hopkins, June 5, 2019Hudson Ruby Haiducek, June 1, 2019 Jaxton Nolan Prine, May 30, 2019Aurora Ann Savage, May 16, 2019Ruby Marie Steele, May 8, 2019Sydney Brook Peele, April 23, 2019Camryn Mae Lundeen and Palmer Lynn Lundeen, March 20, 2019Anthony Jerich Howard, March 11, 2019Kaylee Grace Smith, Jan. 25, 2019Irelynn Marie Hayslett, Dec. 28, 2018Turner Narron Pope, Dec. 6, 2018Liam La’akea Cariaga, Nov. 18, 2018Zoe Boone, Nov. 12, 2018Harper Ann Creech, Nov. 2, 2018Michael Brave Keanu Stancil, Oct. 15, 2018Lucas Van Phillips, Oct. 10, 2018Michael “Mikey” LaVie Nelson, Oct. 6, 2018Henry Taylor Stancil, Sept. 9, 2018Elouise Cate Ruth, March 1, 2018Genevieve Sweesy, Aug. 12, 2017Sawyer William Stancil, April 29, 2017

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EXPLAINER: WHAT ARE THE PARENTHESES ALL ABOUT?The parentheses after each item show how people relate to the sons or daughters of John Thomas Stancil. We generally identify the closest living relative early in each item (father or mother or spouse), but this helps break it down further.

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118ΤΗ Stancil Family Reunion, Wilson Moose Lodge 989, Wilson, N.C.

The image features four of John Thomas Stancil’s sons, Josiah, Alvin, Harvey and George Ira at the 1934 Stancil Reunion at GeorgeIra’s house off Glendale Road inKenly. The reunion was held there until it moved in 1963.

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Liam La’akea Cariaga, son of Dustin Cariaga and Keoniana Flavin-Sylva, was born Nov. 18, 2018, in Kamuela, Hawaii. He is the grandson of Danielle Stancil Sylva. (Oscar/

George Guy/Ted)

Harper Ann Creech, daughter of Chris and Katy Millberg Creech, was born Nov. 2, 2018, in Durham, North Carolina. She is the granddaughter of Byron and Tammy

Creech and great-granddaughter of Grover Creech and the late Ruby. (Oscar)

Michael Brave Keanu Stancil, son of John Blane Kenui Stancil and Chloe Kailu’ulu’u Leo Chang, was born Oct. 15, 2018, in Kailua, Hawaii. He is the grandson of Mike and Deena Stancil. (Oscar/Guy/Ted)

engagementCaroline Grace Creech, daughter

of Les and Jane Daye Creech, became engaged to Landon Henley on Dec. 9, 2018. The wedding will be Sept. 29, 2019, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is the granddaughter of Kenneth and Hulda Brantley Creech. (Lillian/William Leslie)

Henrydeaths

Betty Lou Pope, widow of Charles Ray Pope, died at 81 on March 23, 2019, in Kenly, North Carolina. She is the mother of Libby Pope, Frances Patterson and Myra

Bridgers. She was born Aug. 23, 1937. She taught in Johnston County Schools for 32 years and played piano and organ at Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church for 67 years. She was buried in the Dixon Family Cemetery in Benson, North Carolina. (Agnes)

Carol Helena Cummings, mother of Michael Sean Stancil, died at 79 on Feb. 23, 2019. She is the grandmother of Kainoa Stancil. She was born Oct. 8, 1939. (Oscar/George Guy/Ted)

Elizabeth Nanette Parrish Faison, daughter of Judy Juanita Parrish Starr and the late Samuel Roland Parrish Jr., wife of Ronnie, died at 47 on Oct. 24, 2018, at her home

in Hendersonville, North Carolina. She is survived by her step-mother Sharon Worley Parrish, her sister Sarah Worley and brother Paul Worley. She was born Jan. 7, 1971, in Johnston County. She was a member of Fuller Chapel Christian Church. (Elizabeth/Ruby)

bIrthsHudson Ruby Haiducek,

daughter of Dale and Jennifer Parks Haiducek, was born June 1, 2019. She is the granddaughter of Gary and Marcia Creech Parks and

great-granddaughter of Grover and the late Ruby Creech. (Oscar)

Jaxton Nolan Prine, son of John and Brittany Graham Prine, was born May 30, 2019. He is the grandson of Steve and Susan Graham and great-grandson of Bettie Lou

Williams Graham. (Walter Greene/Essie)

Ruby Marie Steele, daughter of Brian and Jane Stancil Steele, was born on May 8, 2019. She is the granddaughter of Phillip and Grace Stancil. (Walter

Greene/Thomas Ruffin)

Camryn Mae Lundeen and Palmer Lynn Lundeen, twins of Mitchell and Blair Lundeen, were born March 20, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee. They are the grandchildren of Geoff Bichler and Pamela McClain. (Walter Greene/Thomas Ruffin/Anemari)

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EXPLAINER: WHAT ARE THE PARENTHESES ALL ABOUT?The parentheses after each item show how people relate to the sons or daughters of John Thomas Stancil. We generally identify the closest living relative early in each item (father or mother or spouse), but this helps break it down further.

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117ΤΗ Stancil Family Reunion, Wilson Moose Lodge 989, Wilson, N.C.

The image features the John Thomas Stancil family at the 1902 reunion. The children in attendance were Henry, Samuel, Tempy Ann, Josiah, John Archer, Alvin, Arnettie, Harvey, George Ira, Thomas and Catherine.

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HenrygraduatIons

William Lee Boswell, son of William and Winifred Baldree Boswell, graduated from Garner Magnet High School in Garner, North Carolina, on June 10, 2019. William attends N.C. State in Raleigh. He is the grandson of Lee and Nancy Baldree. (Bessie/Emma)

WeddIngsAnna Grace Bridgers,

daughter of Richard and Myra Pope Bridgers, graduated from Bunn High School

in Louisburg, North Carolina, on June 8, 2019, at Louisburg College. (Nancy Agnes/Charles)

Kevin Joseph Washam, son of William and Lucia Creech Washam, married Jessica Layne Connell on May 25, 2019, in New London, North Carolina. Kevin is the grandson of Grover Creech and the late Ruby. (Oscar)

Kolby Kalani’okaua Stancil, son of Scott Stancil and Roseanne Avila, married Bridgette Black on Oct. 20, 2018, in Mendocino, California. (Oscar/George Guy/Ted)

Alyssa Megan Brink, daughter of Kenny and Sherry Brink, married Montgomery McCarthy on Sept. 23, 2018, in Portsmouth, Virginia. Alyssa is the granddaughter of Geraldine Creech. (Lillian/J.M.)

Dana Marie Brink, daughter of Kenny and Sherry Brink, married Nathan Wright on July 8, 2018, in Hampton, Virginia. Dana is the granddaughter of Geraldine Creech. (Lillian/J.M.)

Luke Keith Wingo, son of Sabrina Creech Wingo, married Casey Colwell on March 31, 2018, in Nashville, Tennessee. Luke is the grandson of Keith and Inez Creech. (Lillian/William Leslie)

Dorian Lokahipono Canjura, son of David and Salisa Lime Canjura, graduated from Clovis (California) High School on May 30, 2019. Dorian attends Fresno State. A graduation party was held at the Clovis Veterans Memorial Hall on June 8, 2019. The family, along with David’s mom, Lidia, went to Oahu to celebrate with a two-week vacation in the summer. Dorian is the grandson of Charmaine Stancil Lime. (Oscar/George Guy/Ted)

Annabelle Bichler, daughter of Geoff and Deanna Bichler, graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in English and Spanish from Florida State University in Tallahassee on May 3, 2019. She attends Emory Law School. (Walter Greene/Thomas Ruffin/Anemarie)

David, Salisa, Dorian, Daniella and David Canjura Sr.

Geoff, Annabelle and Deanna Bichler

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Samueldeaths

Patricia Ann Jones Hardison, daughter of the late William and Annie Laurie Stancil Jones, died at 73 on Oct. 24, 2018, in Norfolk, Virginia. She is the mother

of Donald Ray Hardison and sister of Danny Jones and Gail Ellis and the late Dickie Jones. She was born July 4, 1945. Patricia worked for Kmart for 23 years. She marched on Washington and helped reform child support laws. (Elbert)

Flora Jean Stancil, daughter of Josiah “Fernie” and Doris Scott Stancil, died at 70 on Oct. 7, 2018, in SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, North Carolina. She is the

mother of Tracey Spivey Duke, Nancy Spivey Hackney and the late Michael Shayne Porthress and sister of Dianne Stancil Bailey and Steve Stancil. She was born Oct. 17, 1947. Flora was a talented performer, singing with several groups. (Elbert/Josiah)

Richard Garland Jones, son of the late William and Annie Laurie Stancil Jones, died at 76 on Nov. 24, 2017, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is the father of

Susan McCarthy, Ryahn Jones, Jahn-Mychal Fox, Christopher Ryan Harmon, Shannon Lutz, and William Jones and the late Richard “Ricky” Jones and brother of Danny Jones, Gail Ellis and the late Patricia Hardison. He was born Feb. 20, 1941. He was a longshoreman, and owner of DT Bradleys in Farmville, Virginia. (Elbert)

Ethel Mae Walls Collier, daughter of the late Bennett and Erma Stancil Walls and the widow of William Collier, died at 84 on Jan. 23, 2015, in Wilson, North Carolina. She is

the mother of Jeannie Collier, Judy Collier Pittman, Jacqueline “Jackie” Collier and Jimmy Collier. She was born Aug. 9, 1930.

bIrthsAnthony Jerich Howard, son

of Jordan and Ariel Howard, was born March 11, 2019. Anthony is the grandson of Sharon Stancil Bradford and great-grandson

of Muriel Stancil and the late Ray. Anthony joins older brother Jordan Avery II. (Lonnie)

Irelynn Marie Hayslett, daughter of Travis and Megan Woodlief Hayslett, was born Dec. 28, 2018, in Newport News, Virginia. She is the granddaughter of Jerry Lee Woodlief Jr. and great-granddaughter of Shirley Pipkin. (Elbert/Thelma)

Henry Taylor Stancil, son of Jonathan and Ashley Stancil, was born Sept. 9, 2018. Henry is the grandson of Steven and Karen Stancil. (Elbert/Josiah)

graduatIonsWilliam Reece Bartlett, son

of Robert and Joan Whitfield Bartlett, graduated with honors from Community Christian School in Wilson, North Carolina, on

May 23, 2019. He was a member of the National Beta Club and FFA. He was named football MVP as quarterback and linebacker. He received the Coach’s Award in baseball and recognized as Male Athlete of the Year at Community Christian School. Reece is majoring in turfgrass management at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. (Lonnie/Pat)

Allison Nicole Bartlett, daughter of Robert and Joan Whitfield Bartlett, graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science

and a minor in psychology from Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina, on May 11, 2019. She was inducted into four honor societies and also earned the Academic Excellence Award in her department. She was recognized by the American Kinesiology Association as an undergrad Scholar for Outstanding Academic & Leadership Accomplishment (1 of 30 in the nation). Allison is getting her master’s degree in kinesiology/exercise physiology at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. (Lonnie/Pat)

engagementHannah Martel, daughter of

Kristy Moore Martel, became engaged to Dakota Hodge on July 22, 2018. (Lonnie/Mildred/Linda)

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SamuelWeddIngs

Jameson Drew Collier, son of Connie Duke Collier and the late Jimmy, married Katie Crain on Nov. 10, 2018, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Erma/Ethel)

Taylor and Hagan Witt

Taylor Marie Woodlief, daughter of Greg Woodlief Sr., married Hagan Witt on Nov. 3, 2018, in Smithfield, Virginia. Taylor is the granddaughter of Shirley Pipkin. (Elbert/Thelma)

Morgan Paige Stancil, daughter of Brian and Paula Stancil, married Collan Kammerer on June 2, 2018, in Nashville, North Carolina. Morgan is the granddaughter of Jerry Durward Stancil. (Elbert/Durward)

John ArchergraduatIons

Kyla Rys, daughter of Stephen and Lynn Middleton Rys, graduated from Summit High School in Breckenridge, Colorado, on May 27, 2019. She is attending Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. (Beaman/Gail)

Aubrey Michaela Sawyer, daughter of Johnny and Tonya Sawyer, graduated Summa

Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences May 11, 2019, from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She is working toward her master’s degree in public health and a Ph.D. at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. She is the granddaughter of Johnny and Judy Sawyer. (Carletta/Johnny)

Samuel Sawyer, son of Johnny and Tonya Sawyer, graduated from the NASCAR Technical Institute. He is grandson of Johnny and Judy Sawyer. (Carletta/Johnny)

Josiah Grayson Sawyer, son of Johnny and Tonya Sawyer, graduated from Sawyer

Christian School in Seneca, South Carolina, on May 17, 2019. He is attending The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. He is the grandson of Johnny and Judy Sawyer. (Carletta/Johnny)

engagements Justin Worth Stancil,

son of Charles and Genevieve Stancil, is engaged to Madelyn McCullen. He proposed May 5, 2019, at Lake Waccamaw. They will marry May 30, 2020, in Whiteville, North Carolina. (Arthur/Tom)

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Katherine Ann “Kate” Patterson, daughter of Todd and Laura Harris Patterson, married Bryan Holloway on June 8, 2019. Kate is the granddaughter of Ann Stancil Harris. (Beaman)

Alaina Middleton, daughter of Robert and Cheryl Middleton, graduated from Jefferson Forest High School in Bedford, Virginia, on May 25, 2019. She also graduated from Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg in May with an associate’s degree. She is attending the University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Virginia. (Beaman/Gail)

Rachel Cameron Brown, daughter of Michael and Robin Brown, is engaged to Matthew Edwards. They will marry May 29, 2020. Rachel is the granddaughter of Betty Stancil Brown and great-granddaughter of Sidney Perry Stancil. (Arthur)

samuel FactoIdSam used a mule and wagon for transportation. Neither he nor Missouri ever drove a car.

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Gloria Maxine Rowles-Potter, daughter of William and Billie Jean Stancil Rowles, died at 68 on Jan. 10, 2019, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She is the mother of William Christopher Price and the grandmother of Chloe and Cole. She was born April 12, 1954. (Leumos)

bIrthsAurora Ann Savage,

daughter of Kayla Elizabeth Savage, was born May 16, 2019. Aurora is granddaughter of the late Christopher Coy Savage and great-granddaughter of Rebecca Mangrum. (Mozelle/Barbara)

Elouise Cate Ruth, daughter of Zack and Hannah Smith Ruth, was born March 1, 2018. Elouise is granddaughter of John and Christy Horton Smith and great-granddaughter of Debra Stancil Brooks and great-great-granddaughter of Paul E. Stancil. (Leumos)

Sawyer William Stancil, son of Scott and Alicia Stancil, was born April 29, 2017. Sawyer is the grandson of Charles Edward Stancil. (Harry Sr./Harry Jr.)

graduatIonsMadison Lou

Goldsmith, daughter of Curtis and Tiffany Stancil Goldsmith, graduated from Ringgold (Georgia) High School on May 24, 2019. She attends Auburn. (Leumos/Paul/Paul II)

Olivia Maris MacDonald, daughter of John and Karry Elde Eschenburg MacDonald, graduated

with a bachelor’s degree in molecular and cell biology from the University of California, Berkeley, on May 18, 2019. Olivia was a universal research assistant in the UC Berkeley Plant Gene Expression Center. She was captain of the Berkeley sailing team, a member of the Forestry Club and sailing instructor for the St. Francis Yacht Club in San Francisco. She is the granddaughter of Sue Donna Stancil Eschenburg and the late Herman. (Bill).

Carson Charles Leonhardt, son of Mike Leonhardt, graduated with a bachelor’s degree

in geography from the University of California, Berkeley on May 18, 2019. He works in the finance industry. He is grandson of Gay Stancil. (Harry Sr.)

Elisa Stancil, Margaux Isabelle Stancil, Cathy Stancil, James Stancil and Maeva Stancil

Margaux Isabelle Stancil, daughter of Cathy and James Stancil, graduated with a bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of California, Long Beach, on May 22, 2019. She majored in French literature and minored in Spanish. She was granted the Nohemi Gonzalez Scholarship which funded an internship under a French Senator in Paris. She took courses in political science at La Sorbonne Panthéon in Paris. She is the granddaughter of Elisa Stancil. (Harry Sr./Joe)

Rebecca “Becca” Skylar Zomant, daughter of Brand and Stephanie Smith Zomant, graduated

from Searcy High School in Searcy, Arkansas, with an advanced college preparatory diploma on May 17, 2019. She is attending Arkansas Tech University in Russellville. She was the recipient of two academic scholarships. Garland and Kelsey Brinson attended the graduation. Rebecca is the granddaughter of Rebecca Mangrum. (Mozelle/Barbara)

Nimra Violet Khan, daughter of Kristine and Jim Khan, graduated from Maine West High School in DesPlaines, Illinois, on May 20, 2019. She is the granddaughter of Rebecca Mangrum. (Mozelle/Barbara)

Ashlyn Victoria Smith, daughter of John and Christy Horton Smith, graduated magna cum laude from Tennessee Tech on May 5, 2018. She is teaching at Wallace A. Smith Elementary in Chattanooga. She is the granddaughter of Debra Stancil Brooks and great-granddaughter of Paul E. Stancil. (Leumos)

JosIah FactoIdJosiah was appointed Selma postmaster by President Benjamin Harrison in 1889.

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Tristan Charles Moore, son of Chuck Moore, married Alyssa Cappellin on Oct. 20, 2018, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Leumos/Gloria)

Lisa Ruth Levine, daughter of Chuck and Elisa Stancil Levine, married “Chip” Charles Robert Sires on Sept. 29, 2018, at Jack London State Park in Glen Ellen, California. (Harry Sr./Joe)

Scott Edward Stancil, son of Charles Edward Stancil, married Alicia Jean on June 23, 2018. (Harry Sr./Harry Jr.)

deathsAaron Brian Grizzle,

son of Pamela Murphy Foster, died at 24 on June 18, 2019, in

Graham, North Carolina. He is the father of Ella and Cameron Grizzle, brother of Breanna Gail Grizzle and Michael Honeycutt and the grandson of the late Benny and Imogene Murphy. He was born Sept. 19, 1994. He is buried at Graham Memorial Park. He was employed as a mechanic at Graham Marine. (Wilbert)

Marvelene Hill Carico, daughter of Wilbert and Mayzell Hill and widow of Robert Carico, died at 81 on

May 21, 2019, in Bailey, North Carolina. She is the mother of Frankie Murph, Kip Murph, Michael Carico and the late Robert Murph and Angela Mosley. She is the grandmother of Christal Gail Murph, April Marie Murph, Wilbert “Boot” Christopher Murph Jr., David Anthony Ruffin, Dennis Wayne Ruffin, Dennis Wayne Mosley Jr., Kristina Blair Mosley, Cheyenne Carico, Michael Loren Carico, Taylor Carico and Ashleigh Carico. She was born Oct. 21, 1937. She is buried in Bailey Town Cemetery.

graduatIonsCarson Lutterloh, son

of Clayton and Christy Murphy Lutterloh, graduated from Southern

Alamance High School in Graham, North Carolina, on June 15, 2019. (Wilbert/Imogene/Timothy)

April Boykin and Dale Batchelor

Travis Dale Batchelor Jr., son of Christal Murph Reason, graduated from Southern Nash High School in Bailey, North Carolina, on June 1, 2019. Travis played football at Southern Nash. He is the grandson of Kip and Wanda Murph. (Wilbert/Marvelene)

Hannah Wall, daughter of Dan and Jill Hill Wall, graduated from North Johnston High School in Kenly, North Carolina, on May 31, 2019. She was a member of the National Honor Society. Hannah played volleyball and softball. She is attending East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. Hannah is the granddaughter of Martha and William Hill. (Wilbert)

bIrthSydney Brook Peele,

daughter of Heather Brown and Michael Peele, was born April 23, 2019, in

Raleigh, North Carolina. She is the granddaughter of Joy Hill Brown and great-granddaughter of William and Martha Hill. (Wilbert)

WeddIngAmber Nicole Stump,

daughter of James and Tina White Stump, married Matthew Rick Clary on Jan. 15, 2019, in Wilson, North Carolina. Amber is the granddaughter of Linda Hill White. (Wilbert)

neWsAmber Wiggins

Wakefield, daughter of Rufus and Angela Narron Wiggins, started as a teacher at Carolina Child Development Center in Clayton, North Carolina, in February 2019. (Arthur/Mildred)

Leah Nicole Isenhour, daughter of Larry and Mitzie Isenhour, started as the Food Scientist at Bobbees Bottling in Louisburg, North Carolina, in October 2018. They are a co-packing facility for specialty food items. She is the granddaughter of Myrtle Hill Estes. (Arthur)

Arnettie

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Rupert Henry “Chuck” Marsh, ex-husband of Janet Moore Winkler and father of Bonnie Martin, Sara Harrell and Randy Marsh, died at 81 on Aug. 15, 2019. He was born July 25, 1938. (Delanie/Norma)

Douglas L. Alexander, husband of JoAnn Eason Alexander, died at 69 on Oct. 4, 2018, in

Wilson, North Carolina. He is the father of Josh. He was born May 6, 1949, in Glendale, California. He earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University Long Beach and a master’s degree from Southeastern Baptist Theology Seminary in Wake Forest. (Myrtle)

Gordon Franklin Price Jr., ex-husband of Ellen Jane Price Stancil, died at 65 on Nov.

17, 2018, at his home in Martinez, Georgia. He is the father of Amy Price, deceased, Seth Parker Price and Melissa Price Eastwood and grandfather of Caleb and Rylee. He was born Nov. 9, 1953. He served in the United States Air Force before being employed by Virginia Power, in Surry, Virginia. (GI)

bIrthsChloe Rain Goodspeed,

daughter of Byron and Catherine Padgett Goodspeed, was born Aug. 21,

2019, in Denton, Texas. She is the granddaughter of Barry and Bobbie Padgett and great-granddaughter of Donna Moore Padgett. (Delanie/Norma)

Charles Ramsey Stancil, son of Dustin and Shelley Stancil, was born June 14, 2019, in Charlotte,

North Carolina. He is the grandson of Mena Stancil Sullivan. (GI/Don)

Dominic Hopkins, son of Robert and Amanda Nelson Hopkins, was born June 5,

2019. He is the grandson of Andy and Sharon LaVie Nelson and great-grandson of Jean Eason LaVie. (Myrtle)

Zoe Boone, daughter of Franklin and Meredith Eason Boone, was born Nov. 12, 2018. She is the granddaughter of Lee Eason, and great-granddaughter of Brenda Eason Merry. (Myrtle/Woody)

graduatIons

Sarah with mother Tiffini and father Jason.

Sarah Jessica de Huarte, daughter of John and Tiffini Nelson Beauchamp, graduated from Washington High School in Princess Anne, Maryland, on May 30, 2019, at the Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center. She is the granddaughter of Jean LaVie. (Myrtle)

Katherine Elizabeth Brooks, daughter of Michael and Beverly Brooks, graduated with a

bachelor’s degree in English, creative writing and world literatures from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on May 5, 2018. She works as a client services office assistant in the Office of the Registrar at James Madison University. She is the granddaughter of Janet Moore Winkler. (Delanie/Norma)

From left, Chris Sweesy, Whitney Sweesy Hauser, Bradley Sweesy and Toni Sweesy

Bradley Sweesy, son of Chris and Toni Sweesy, graduated with a bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina, on May 3, 2019. He is working for Vanguard, an investment firm, in Charlotte. (Emmette/Rose)

Michael “Mikey” LaVie Nelson, son of Cindy Nelson and Michael Davis, was born Oct. 6, 2018. He is the grandson of Andy and Sharon LaVie Nelson and great-grandson of Jean Eason LaVie. (Myrtle)

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Michael Butler, son of Ronnie and Gerri Benedict Butler, married Rebecca Anne Occhipinti on Aug. 12, 2019, at Hope Community Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. They honeymooned in North Topsail Beach, N.C. (Emmette/Martha)

Catherine Padgett, daughter of Barry and Bobbie Padgett, married Byron Goodspeed on March 17, 2019. Byron started his home renovation business in Providence Village, Texas. Catherine is the granddaughter of Donna Moore Padgett. (Delanie/Norma)

Randolph Patrick Marsh II, son of Randolph Marsh and Sheila Landers, married Sydney Frances on Oct. 6, 2018, in Marietta, Georgia. Randolph is the grandson of Janet Moore Winkler. (Delanie/Norma)

Ira and Carol Molinari Stancil, Evan and Kristan Van Dusen Stancil and Patti and Jim Van Dusen.

Evan Stancil, son of Ira and Carol Molinari Stancil, married Kristen Van Dusen on March 2, 2019, at Casa Chameleon at Las Catalinas in Costa Rica. Evan’s cousin Dustin Stancil officiated the ceremony at the wedding. (GI)

engagementKathryn Stancil

Riechert, daughter of Hale and Becky Stancil, is engaged to Scott Whitten. (Ralph)

Cody Eugene Marsh, son of Randolph Marsh and Sheila Landers, married Jennifer Guy on Sept. 28, 2018, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Cody is the grandson of Janet Moore Winkler. (Delanie/Norma)

James “Jay” Michael Sweesy, son of Robert and Tina Sweesy, married Elishia Sedina Grindle on Aug. 31, 2018. James is the grandson of Ike and Sandy Sweesy. (Emmette/Rose)

Lauren Renee Weber, daughter of Renee Eason Warren and David, married Hannah Pascucci, on Oct. 22, 2018, in Fort Monroe in Virginia. Lauren is the granddaughter of Brenda Eason Merry. (Myrtle/Woody)

george Ira FactoIdHe was elected to serve eight two-year terms as Justice of the Peace from 1918 to 1932.

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Tempy Anndeaths

Larry Richard Joyner Jr., son of Richard and Dorothy “Dot” Joyner and husband of Janie Hill Joyner, died at 77 on April 28, 2019. He was born Jan. 13, 1942, in Wilson,

North Carolina. He is the father of Dean Joyner of Wilson and Staci “Becky” Joyner. He was an Army veteran and operated Joyner’s Memorial of Wilson. (Resley)

Lisa Mosley Starling, daughter of Joan Boykin and Ollie Mosley and wife of Jeffrey Ray Starling, died at 54 on April 16, 2019, in Middlesex, North Carolina. She was born March 23, 1965. She is the mother of Ollie Ray Starling, sister of Reg Mosley and aunt of Joey Eugene Mosley. (Delia/Rector)

Peggy Narron Peacock, daughter of Claude and Mozelle Stancil Narron and widow of Billy Ray Peacock, died at 73 on May 28, 2018. She is the mother of Wendy Rae

Shepherd. She was born May 23, 1945, in Johnston County, North Carolina. She was buried in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Middlesex. (Ronia)

William Holt “Bill” Lewis Jr., widower of Geraldine “Jeri” Hill Lewis, died at 82 on Feb. 27, 2017, at home in Raleigh. He is the father of Kellie Paige Perrine, William

Holt “Billy” Lewis III and Jennifer Lewis White. He was born May 29, 1934. He followed in his father’s and uncle’s footsteps by becoming a Marine. (Tonie)

bIrthsKaylee Grace Smith, daughter

of Jessica Peele and Daniel Smith, was born Jan. 25, 2019. She is the granddaughter of Connie Hawley Lee and great-granddaughter of Jeanette Hawley. (Delia/Archie)

Eason, Turner and Reynolds PopeTurner Narron Pope, son of

Cameron and Jamie Narron Pope, was born Dec. 6, 2018. He is the grandson of Anthony and Debbie Narron. (Ronia/Mozelle/Claude Jr.)

graduatIonsJay Dylan Boyette, son of Eric

and Dana Edwards Boyette, graduated magna cum laude with honor from North Johnston High School in Kenly, North Carolina, on

May 31, 2019. He was a member of the National Honor Society. He is attending Johnston Community College in the Information Technology program. He is the grandson of Dennis and Eloise Bailey Edwards. (Delia/Archie)

Haley Michelle Narron, daughter of Michael and Diane Hatcher Narron, graduated from North Johnston High School in Kenly, North Carolina, on May 31, 2019.

(Ronia/Mozelle/Claude Jr.)

Alex Clifton Crosby, son of Cliff and Janell Hill Crosby, graduated from Faith Christian School in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on May 30, 2019, at First

Baptist Church of Rocky Mount. He got a scholarship from the Wilson Breakfast Optimist Club for $500 on March 21, 2019. He is playing baseball at Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory. He is the grandson of Jackie and Maxine Hill. (Edgar Resley)

Seth Joseph Joyner, son of Dennis and Cindy Jo Strickland Joyner, graduated from Wilson Christian Academy in Wilson, North Carolina, on May 24, 2019. He is attending North Carolina State University in Raleigh. (Millard/Mavis/Zilphia)

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Brian Price, son of Johnny Wilbert Price, married Robin Reid on May 19, 2019. (William Moses/Tempie Mae)

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Tempy AnngraduatIons

Logan Dianne Joyner, daughter of Dennis and Cindy Strickland Joyner, graduated Magna Cum Laude in Nutrition from Meredith College on May 11, 2019, in

Reynolds Coliseum on the campus of North Carolina State University in Raleigh. She was president of Reformed University Fellowship (RUF), a campus ministry of the Presbyterian Church in America. (Millard/Mavis/Zilphia)

Katlynn Peele, daughter of Jeanine Hawley Lee, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology and pre-med from Barton College in Wilson, North Carolina, on May 11,

2019. She is the granddaughter of Jeannette Bailey Hawley. (Delia/Archie)

Kayla Nicole Narron, daughter of Alan and Janie Narron, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a neurostudies minor from Longwood University

in Farmville, Virginia, on May 18, 2019. She is the granddaughter of Pat Narron and the late James. (George/Neta)

Janie Narron, wife of Alan Scott Narron, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies/education and psychology from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, on May 11, 2019. She is the daughter-in-law of Pat Narron. (George/Neta)

Amanda Hiester Johnson, wife of Bennett Johnson, completed pharmacy school at Campbell University School of Pharmacy in Buies Creek, North Carolina, on May 10, 2019. She is the daughter-in-law of Kim and Suzanne Hales Johnson. (Delphia/Floyd)

Wilson Lee, daughter of Folden and Lori King Lee, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, on May 9, 2019. Wilson is pursuing a master’s degree in interior architecture and design at Drexel University in Philadelphia. She is the granddaughter of F.W. and Carolyn Narron Lee. (Ronia/Mozelle)

Sophie Hoekstra, daughter of Merrill and Lisa Hoekstra, graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic in West Palm Beach, Florida, on May 6, 2019. She played volleyball and

had 166 kills and 55 total blocks in her senior season with the Sailfish. She was given the Athletic Director’s Award. She exemplified the Christian values on and off the field of competition along with upholding the academic and athletic standards. She is the granddaughter of J.P Hales III. (Pearl/J.P. Jr.)

Tyler Ricks, son of Chris and Cheryl Parrish Ricks, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sport science from North Carolina Wesleyan College in Rocky

Mount on May 4, 2019. Tyler is pursuing a doctorate of physical therapy at East Carolina University graduate school in Greenville. (Tonie)

Lori King Lee with Folden Lee at Mount Olive graduation

Lori King Lee, wife of Folden Lee III, completed her master’s degree in business administration with a focus on corporate finance at the University of Mount Olive in Mount Olive, North Carolina, on Dec. 15, 2018. She is the daughter-in-law of FW and Carolyn Narron Lee. (Ronia/Mozelle)

Kaitlyn Paige Eldridge, daughter of William and Lynn Hill Eldridge, completed pharmacy school at Campbell University School of Pharmacy in Buies Creek, North

Carolina, on May 11, 2018. She became a pharmacist at Walmart in Morehead City, North Carolina, on Sept. 4, 2018. (Jack/Ed)

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bIrths Waylon Westley

James, son of Westley and Charla James, was born July

18, 2019. Waylon is the grandson of Gary and Patti West James and great-grandson to Barbara West and the late George West. (Vernard)

Lucas Van Phillips, son of Jonathon and Kim Phillips, was born Oct. 10, 2018.

He joins sister Ellie Nicole Phillips. He is the grandson of Robin and Pat Phillips and great-grandson of Hank and Judith Stancil Phillips. (Vernard)

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Stancil, son of Rodney and Candace Hales Stancil, married Heather Hulin on Sept. 22, 2018, in Lebanon, Tennessee. Garrett is the grandson of Joan Woodard Stancil and the late Cecil. (Glenn)

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Grace Marie Roberts, daughter of James and Candice Mercer Roberts, graduated from South Granville High School in Creedmore, North Carolina, on June 15, 2019. Grace played volleyball. She is the granddaughter of Trent Mercer and great-granddaughter of Shirley and Reuben Mercer. (Beulah)

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Marc Fiol, son of Rafael and Judith Leigh Phillips Fiol, has been working for a year as an advertising account executive with The Independent Florida Alligator, the school newspaper for the University of Florida. Marc took classes this summer toward his degree in advertising and a minor in music theory and composition. He is the grandson of Hank and Judy Stancil Phillips. (Vernard)

Wayne and Wanda Stancil took a carriage ride through historic Charleston, S.C., and went to the market and visited the battery and Patriots Point. They stayed at Shem Creek and ate some wonderful seafood. (Glenn)

Ros (left) and Marc pose in front of the oil paintings.

Ros Fiol, son of Rafael and Judith Leigh Phillips Fiol, is majoring in printmaking and math and minoring in Japanese at the University of Florida. He had his bachelor of fine arts senior exhibition at The SL8 on April 13, 2019, in Gainesville, Florida. For this senior show, entitled “Roots,” Ros completed two large oil paintings of himself and his twin brother, Marc. One depicts them at 2 and the other at age 20. The show also included prints, paintings, and drawings of patterns and objects that represent his childhood memories. A complete portfolio of Ros’s art can be seen at rosfiol.com. Ros spent a semester over the summer of 2019 at Shimane University in Matsue, Japan. He is studying Japanese language and culture along with filmmaking. The coursework completes his minor requirements. He is the grandson of Hank and Judy Stancil Phillips. (Vernard)

Remembering Glenn & Cecil

In memory of two men who loved the Stancils

Wayne, Wanda & family

Glenn, Wayne and Cecil

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George and Pam Stancil went on a two-week trip to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Rangeley Lake in Maine. They spent a week on the Cape and another at the lake in Maine. They went by President Bush’s and President Kennedy’s homes and saw Martha’s Vineyard. (Garland)

Benjamin Davis Hovater, son of Curt and Lisa Buchanan Hovater, visited Australia in summer 2019 for three weeks, where he got his scuba certification at the Great Barrier Reef. (Gertrude/Gertie Mae)

Curt, Lisa, Tori and Annabelle Hovater went to Europe, including trips to Italy and Austria, in summer 2019. (Gertrude/Gertie Mae)

From left, Curt, Benjamin and Lisa Hovater.

Benjamin Davis Hovater, son of Curt and Lisa Buchanan Hovater, became an Eagle Scout on June 9, 2019, in Seaford, Virginia. His project was planning and executing a prayer space at Crossroads Community Church in Yorktown. This included constructing three bridges and three benches along the trail. (Gertrude/Gertie Mae)

Ernie and Vicky Howard Bradley took a cruise to Alaska in May 2019. They cruised the Inside Passage and toured Denali Park. Vicky is the daughter of Anne Pittman Viverette. (Gertrude)

graduatIonsGrace Ann Hinnant,

daughter of Elizabeth DiMaria Hinnant and the late Stephen, graduated from Dreher High School on June 3, 2019, at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. (Gertrude/Jennifer)

Benjamin Davis Hovater stands with sister Annabelle at graduation.

Benjamin Davis Hovater, son of Curt and Lisa Buchanan Hovater, graduated from York High School in Yorktown, Virginia, on June 14, 2019. He is attending Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, Virginia. (Gertrude/Gertie Mae)

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Micah Denise Langston, daughter of Jim and Rhonda Strickland Langston, married Miles Lankford on Nov. 4, 2017, in Mobile, Alabama. (Gertrude/Ruth)

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arnettIeBenny Ivy Murphy, husband of

Imogene Hill Murphy, father of Tim, Benny Jason and Pamela, has memory problems. He lives at 404 N. Fish St.,

Mebane, NC 27302. (Wilbert)

JosIahDon Campbell, his wife Christel

and son Daniel are all facing health challenges. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers. (Mozelle)

Virginia Glover is a great-niece of Minnie Sasser Stancil. She lives at Brookdale, Unit 125, 380 Country Day Road, Goldsboro, NC 27530. (Sasser)

Jerry Elde Stancil, son of William “Bill” Hubert Stancil, lives at the Carriage House, 395 W. Garden Lane, Snowflake, AZ 85937. He spent 30 years

with Rohr Industries. Projects included NASA space shuttles and Titan Missiles. He is the father of Jerry Jr. and William. He is the grandson of Josiah.

georgeGreyson Matthew Ausbon, son

of Todd and Marenda Huggins Ausbon, was diagnosed at 4 months old with Infantile Spasms and Partial Seizures.

These conditions fall under the umbrella of epilepsy. He is the grandson of Ronnie and Alice Stancil Huggins. (Emmette/Junior)

henrYLee Baldree, husband of Nancy,

father of Alyson, Winifred, Laura and Emily, is having health problems at home. (Bessie Lee/Emma Lee)

Edith Marie Creech Leffler, daughter of J.M. Creech Jr. and wife of Dale Robert Leffler, appreciates your prayers.

temPY annBetty Jo Pender Evans, niece

of Janice Hales Batten, had heart surgery. Her daughter is Rhonda Mangin, her grandchildren are Elizabeth and Matthew. She is doing well now. (Delphia Pearl/Betty Lois)

Lillian Marguerite “Margie” Hill, daughter of Clarence and Ella Renfrow Hill, lives at Wilson Assisted Living, 3501 Senior Village Lane, Wilson, NC 27893.

She is the last living daughter of Clarence and Mary Ella Hill. Margie was born March 18, 1926. She is 93. She grew up on a tobacco and cotton farm. Margie graduated from Glendale School after 11 years and then returned for the optional 12th year. Margie is the granddaughter of Tempy Ann.

Alice Stancil Price, 96, daughter of Ronia Hill Stancil, lives at Smithfield Manor in Room 219, 902 Berkshire Road, Smithfield, NC 27577. She is the

mother of Sammy and grandmother of Amy, Brent, Dudly and Staciann, great-grandmother of Savannah, Emily, Bryce and Eli. Alice is the granddaughter of Tempy Ann.

Health concernsstancIl cemeterY

2160 Glendale Road:Daughter of Henry and

Frances Stancil, May 9, 1887Thomas Ruffin Stancil, May 14,

1907Sarah Beatrice Stancil, Sept.

18, 1909Fannie Stancil, Jan. 16, 1909Gladis Stancil, Sept. 3, 1914Fannie Columbia Pittman

Stancil, Jan. 26, 1915Delaney Catherine Sasser

Stancil, Jan. 11, 1915Arnettie Stancil Hill, June 3,

1916Allie Edwards Stancil, Feb. 8,

1920John Thomas Stancil, Jan. 27,

1922Henry Stancil, March 25, 1933Alvin Rosco Stancil, April 1,

1935Josiah Stancil, July 5, 1939Infant son of Glenn and Erma

Lee Stancil, May 1941Minnie F. Sasser Stancil, Dec.

15, 1943Frances Barnes Stancil, May

29, 1946William Leonard Stancil, Nov.

30, 1980

hIll cemeterYGlendale Road:Fred Hill, Aug. 18, 1918Tempy Ann Stancil Hill, Aug.

16, 1909Un-named Hill, Aug. 16, 1909Millard L. Hill, Sept. 18, 1956Condary D. Stancil, Dec. 20,

1963James Clarence Hill, Dec. 17,

1971Vernon “Jim” Fletcher Hill,

Sept. 9, 1973Arthur Hill, Sept. 16, 1975Bertha C. Hill, July 20, 1990Mary Ella Renfrow Hill, Jan.

16, 1991Zilphia Stancil Hill, Feb. 19,

2003

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Family PicturesGeorge Branch

Attending the LaVie family reunion on Oct. 27, 2018, included, front: Jacob LaVie and Kailana LaVie, Jack Beauchamp, Jolean Nelson, Robby and Lily Hopkins, Luke Beauchamp, Kim Roberts. Middle: Julie Dehuarte, RJ Hopkins, Amanda Hopkins, Joani Nelson-Johnson and Andrew “Alfie” Johnson, Jean LaVie, Cindy and Mikey Nelson, Mike and Christy Greene, Karen Luciano. Back: Andy Nelson, Carl Roberts, Dustin Johnson, John and Tiffini Beauchamp, Jay Dehuarte, Al LaVie lll, Jimmy Eason, Shari Nelson, Alex Luciano. (Myrtle)

Rachel Cameron Brown is engaged to Matthew Edwards. (Arthur)

Justin Worth Stancil is engaged to Madelyn McCullen. (Arthur/Tom)

Curt and Lisa Hovater stand in front of the arena in Verona, Italy. (Gertrude/Gertie Mae)

The family of Fletcher and Gertrude Stancil Pittman had 21 at its annual reunion June 15, 2019, in Wilson, North Carolina. Attending were Marsha Farrell, Anne Viverette, Bill Pittman, Irene Wallace, Joan Wallace, Gail Pittman, Jordan Pittman, Tim Pittman, Les Bass, Vicky Bradley, Bill Wallace, Kandy Pittman, Debbie Pittman, Ernie Bradley, Abby Farrell, Bobby Wallace, Ron Bergholz, AJ Pittman, Artie Pittman, Greg Farrell and David Carmines. (Gertrude)

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Marc Fiol with Kendall Moe on vacation. (Vernard)

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Aliyah Gregoles, daughter of Zac Gregoles, is not afraid of snakes. (James Oscar/Jack Roland)

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This was written by Jane Marcia House Burton:

My mother — Lucy Reba Stancil House, wife of Lawrence — was born Nov. 14, 1925, in Johnston County, North Carolina, to Julius Nevel Stancil and DeLanie Ethel Stancil Stancil (yes, DeLanie was a “Double Stancil”). Reba was their second daughter and third child.

Her older siblings were Norma Ethel Stancil Moore, wife of Randolph, and George Arnold Stancil, husband of Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Ward.

Reba was the baby of the family and spoke of having an interesting and fun-filled childhood. As a preacher’s kid and

favorite girl of Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton — Rocky Mount neighbors and family friends — Reba enjoyed church activities and summer traveling with the Hamiltons, who treated her like she was their own daughter. She accompanied them on trips to many cities in the South and introduced her to Florida and Texas.

Reba loved each side of her Stancil Family – her grandparents, numerous aunts and uncles and cousins, and she especially looked forward to family reunions, with wonderful Southern food, fresh lemonade, family humor and a few tall tales!

She began attending school in Johnston County and graduated from high school from Rocky Mount Senior High School in June 1943. Reba and DeLanie went to Wilmington later that summer to visit DeLanie’s brother Emmette and his wife Dessie at the boarding house they owned.

Reba and one of the Stancil’s youngest boarders — who was working in Wilmington for The NC Ship Building Company as a welder on battleships for WWII — were introduced. This handsome young man was Lawrence House who was born and grew up in Knightdale, North Carolina, a farming community on the outskirts of Raleigh.

They dated throughout the rest of the summer and early fall. Lawrence had signed up to become a Marine and was to leave for Parris Island on Nov. 22, 1943. They knew each other for a short amount of time, but their love for one another had continued to grow and before Lawrence left for basic training, he and Reba became engaged!

Reba had entered King’s Business College in Raleigh in September 1943 for a one-year business program.

DeLanie had wanted Reba to go to a four-year college,

but with the war in full swing, educational plans often changed for America’s youth. After finishing business school, Reba worked for Carolina Power and Light in Raleigh for three years while waiting for Lawrence to return from overseas.

Lawrence wrote when he could and she treasured every letter. His time spent in service to his country was grueling and treacherous as a sharpshooter and member of a machine gun crew. His Marine division was involved in the battles of Saipan, Tinian, Okinawa and finally in The Occupation of Japan. He was released from The Marines on March 6, 1946, and he and Reba were married by her father on March 16, 1946, in historic downtown Raleigh’s First Baptist Church.

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lucy reba stancil house

Reba married Lawrence House on March 16, 1946, in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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They began their life together in Raleigh. Lawrence — with his knowledge of Metallurgy and two years at State College (N.C. State) studying to become a chemical or civil engineer before joining the war effort — was soon employed by Armco Steel Corp (Middletown, Ohio) in their Raleigh office.

On March 26, 1947, their first child and son — Larry Stancil House — was born. Then on Aug. 2, 1950, their only daughter — Jane Marcia House (wife of Frank Burton) — was born. They remained in Raleigh until April 1952, when Lawrence was transferred to Greensboro, North Carolina.

His boss thought so highly of Lawrence, he wanted him to move into sales with his own territory. Though he traveled every week, the family liked Greensboro and it became their adopted hometown. They joined First Baptist Church, where Reba has continued to be a member for 67 years!

Besides keeping a very clean home and looking after her children, Reba became involved in the arts and in service to others. She was active in her Sunday School class, Church Circle, Garden Club, and joined The Gate City Service League (a Federated Woman’s Club of NC) serving as president in 1974-75.

Their other two sons — Bradley Steven House (Sept. 27, 1958) and Mark Christopher House (Jan. 19, 1961) — were born in Greensboro during their first 10 years in their adopted hometown. Later in life, with her talent for sewing, she completed several specialized sewing courses at Guilford Tech Community College and began to paint in oils.

She loved and had a talent for Interior Design and Fashion. She continued to learn new skills and techniques in hand sewing like crewel embroidery, counted cross stitch embroidery, knitting, and crocheting.

As four granddaughters (Lauren, Amy, Melissa and Jennifer) joined the House Family, their Grandmother Reba, learned hand smocking and made a number of beautiful dresses that were shared by the cute granddaughters. Later, she learned French Hand Sewing Techniques, French Embroidery and lace making.

Busy with work and caring for others, Reba and Lawrence devoted their lives to their children and grandchildren (Bryan Lawrence Burton born Sept. 3, 1989, was their only grandson), their two daughter-in-laws and one son-in-law, and their large extended families. Their hearts were full and their hands were busy.

Sadly, major health issues struck Lawrence in 1987. After a 10-year decline, he passed away at age 76 on Aug. 9, 1997. Our Marine had slipped his earthly bonds — Semper Fi. He was so proud of his beautiful wife Reba for taking over and taking such good care of him.

They were married for 51 blessed years.After losing the love of her life, Reba eventually

rallied and carried on with her activities and interests. Her health remained stable for many years even through surgeries. Shortly after her 90th birthday, she was hospitalized for an infection that threatened to end her life.

She slowly progressed and went to rehab for six weeks to regain her strength. She was never quite the same afterward, but remained fully sociable and talkative!

Reba remained in her home with care from Mark, Jane and Frank Burton (husband of Jane), and home health care aides until September 2018. Sadly we had to place her in a skilled nursing facility. She has adapted well and we visit three times a week — returning her clean laundry, socializing, and doing many extra caregiving tasks for her. It certainly will never be like home.

Reba is very tiny now with beautiful white hair and a sweet smile — she is still a beautiful Southern Lady! I’m so glad she was my Mother and I love her very much, as does my husband Frank and our son Bryan.

Reba celebrates her 90th birthday with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Bryan Burton, Lauren House Zeldin, Will and Matthew Zeldin and Amy House Thurston. Granddaughters Melissa House Rhoads and Jennifer House visited a few days

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Amalia L. Ortiz, wife of Kip Austin Hinton, wrote “The Canción Cannibal Cabaret & Other Songs,” which was released July 1, 2019. Amalia and a group of musicians went on a summer tour performing some of the music in the book. Kip was her bass player and musical director. According to publisher Aztlan Libre Press, Amalia’s second book is “a hybrid manuscript experimenting with poetry at the intersection of performance. As a text, it is a collection of post-apocalyptic prose poems and poem songs ‘cannibalizing’ knowledge from before the fall of civilization. ... Inspired by current issues of social injustice, this book is a refugee, people of color, feminist, and LGBTQ+ call to action.” For information on the book, go to http://aztlanlibrepress.com. Amalia is the daughter-in-law of Renn Stancil Hinton. (Ralph)

Ashlyn DellaVecchia, daughter of Matt and Stephanie Stancil DellaVecchia, qualified for the National Academic Games Tournament which was held on April 28 and 29, 2019, in Orlando. This is an annual tournament sponsored by the Academic Games League of America, and over 1,400 students attended it this year. Ashlyn competed in the middle school division in the categories of Linguishtik, Presidents, Propaganda, Theme, and Current Events. She won the 2nd place individual award in “Theme: Famous Women in History,” and was a member of the 2nd place team in this category. She also was a member of the 5th place team in Propaganda. She is the granddaughter of Becky and Hale Stancil. She lives in Wellington, Fla. (Ralph)

Kathryn Stancil Riechert, daughter of Hale and Becky Stancil, is a creator of custom and personalized hand stamped message jewelry. Kathryn and Scott Whitten went to Tucson, Arizona, for a gem show, and then to a few different art shows (Atlanta and Pittsburgh) earlier in 2019. Later this year, they will be heading back to Pittsburgh, then outside of Chicago and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, before the end of the year. (Ralph)

Emily Benedict, daughter of Morris Dale Benedict, visited Paris, France, during her study abroad in the summer as part of her finance studies at UNC Wilmington. She is currently on the Dean’s List. While her studies were centered in Marseille, she also visited Monaco and Nice, London and Barcelona, Spain. (Emmette/Martha)

Lisa Batts, wife of Jamie Batts, opened a business as a professional development coach in Raleigh, North Carolina, called Capital Coaching. (Vazelle/Jim)

Susan Sweesy Houston, wife of Bill Houston, is a licensed massage therapist in Phoenix, Arizona. She has experience in sports massage for professionals and amateurs. She is a certified myoskeletal therapist, which includes working with posture and pain and incorporates deep tissue, joint stretching and myofacial mobilization techniques. She graduated magna cum laude from Eagles Gate College in Layton, Utah. She is the daughter of Ike and Sandy Sweesy. (Emmette/Rose)

Brandon Alexander Marsh, son of Randolph Marsh and Cynthia Perkins Beheiry, became a security officer with Allied Universal on Aug. 15, 2018, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He is the grandson of Janet Moore Winkler. (Delanie/Norma)

Shelley Stancil, wife of Dustin Stancil, ran a Ragnar race in November with a group of 11 other moms that went from San Francisco to Napa Valley. They each ran three legs totaling over 200 miles during 30 hours. It was a fun and challenging experience. (GI/Don)

Derek Benedict and brother Dale Benedict keep two bee hives going at their homes in Kenly, North Carolina. (Emmette/Martha)

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Ed and Brenda Wiggins Merry took a three-week vacation to Nevada, Arizona and Utah in May and June. They visited many national and state parks. They love to travel together. (Myrtle/Lelon Sr.)

Hale Ralph Stancil started making cane syrup in 1990. He was influenced by Buddy Davis, a neighbor that his father George Ralph Stancil knew well who helped Hale to get started. (Ralph)

Front, Renn Stancil Hinton. Back, Coree Hinton, J.G. Renfrow, Jim Batts, Hale Stancil, Tommy Stancil, Becky Stancil and Ty Hinton.

J.G. Renfrow, Tommy Stancil and Jim Batts cousins, visited Hale Stancil and family in Ocala, Florida, and Renn Stancil Hinton and family in Palatka, Florida, in February 2019. (Rachel, Ralph, Vazelle, Emmette)

Ashlyn DellaVecchia, daughter of Matt and Stephanie Stancil DellaVecchia, was a winner of the AAA Discovery Crew Contest, an essay contest for eighth graders to win the “trip of a lifetime.” She won an eight-day river cruise to the Netherlands and Belgium, along with 55 other eighth graders from across the country. Each winner also brought one parent along on the all-expenses paid trip. It truly was a trip of a lifetime for Ashlyn and Stephanie! Highlights included visiting the Anne Frank house, the NEMO Science Museum, visiting schools in Amsterdam and Brussels, the Delta Works, the European Parliament, Bruges, Ghent, the windmills in Kinderdijk, and the tulips in bloom at Keukenhof gardens. (Ralph)

Several members of Hale Stancil’s family visited with the Hintons in Palatka, Florida, in December 2018. From left, Clare Stoker (visiting from New York), Scott Whitten, Ty, Coree, Renn, and Ash Hinton. Ashlyn, Stephanie, Drew, Matt and Audrey DellaVecchia, Kip Hinton and Amalia Ortiz.

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First cousins Tommy Stancil, Jim Batts, Bobby Renfrow and J.G. Renfrow visit in June 2019. (Effie, Thomas Emmette, Rachel, Vazelle)

Lily and Scarlet Huggins, daughters of Sandy and Dale Huggins and granddaughters of Alice and Ronnie Huggins. (Emmette/Junior)

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daughter of Michael and Robin Brown, spent the summer in Sydney, Australia for an internship with Habitat for Humanity. She was able to travel to lots of different cities in Australia. She started her senior year at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. Meredith is the granddaughter of Betty Stancil Brown and great-granddaughter of Sidney Perry Stancil. (Arthur)

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Ty Alexander Hinton, son of Renn Stancil Hinton, visited cousins Marty and Pat Sellers in North Grosvenordale, Conn. He was in Providence, Rhode Island, for the annual American Copy Editors Society conference and then stayed with them at their home in Connecticut for several days. (Arthur/Margaret & George/Ralph)

Parker Middleton, son of Robby and Cheryl Middleton, completed all training and requirements to begin his career in aviation. He is first officer for Piedmont Airlines, a subsidiary of American Airlines. He is based out of Philadelphia. He is the grandson of Larry and Gail Stancil Roberts. (Beaman)

Brent Ashley Hinton, son of Renn Stancil Hinton, made the president’s list in spring 2019 at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College in Asheville, North Carolina.

He is in the second year of the fermentation science program at the school. He is also in his second year working at Asheville Brewing Company in downtown Asheville. (Ralph)

Alma Stancil, daughter of Dustin and Shelley Stancil, recently started first grade. She took gymnastics. (GI/Don)

Sisters JoAnn Alexander and Jean LaVie Eason visited in April 2019 in Maryland. (Myrtle)

John archer FactoIdJohn was one of the largest tobacco farmers in the area and a very good businessman. John had two farms, one in Glendale and the other in Micro.

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Alexis Nicole Jackson, daughter of Rodney and Kiersten Stancil Jackson, plays basketball for Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California. The team finished 21-5 and were champions of the conference, Peninsula Athletic League-South and Central Coast Section. She is a junior. (Harry Sr./Harry Jr./Jeff)

Garland and Kelsey Brinson visited Jo Ann Brinson on May 14 to 18 in Ward, Arkansas. Garland did several jobs around the house and yard. They visited with Becky, Lisa and Rick Smith and Stephanie and Brand Zomant. (Mozelle)

Timothy McHugh, son of Steven and Kim McHugh, graduated

from eighth grade at Masconomet Regional Middle School in Topsfield, Massachusetts. (Herbert/Patricia)

Christy Smith, Hannah Smith Ruth, Paul E. Stancil, Elouise Cate Ruth and Debra Sue Stancil Brooks (Leumos)

Timmy and Tyler McHugh, sons of Steven and Kim Pellerin McHugh, attended the 48th American Legion Camporee June 15-16, 2019, in Gardner, Mass., with Boy Scout Troop 19. It was the 100th year of the American Legion sponsoring the Troop. Campsites were judged. Their troop won first place for organization and cleanliness. They built an entrance with logs and lashings which won first place. Their troop won second place for Troop of the Year. They are the grandsons of Sandra Bowes Kelly. (Herbert/Patricia)

James and Cathy Stancil visited Lisbon, Portugal, for their 27th anniversary in August 2019. James is the son of Elisa Stancil Levine. (Harry Sr./Joe)

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Skip and Donna Bowes, far left, went to Cancun in May 2019 to celebrate their friend’s retirement. (Herbert/Pat)

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Batten, son of Janice Marie Hales Batten and the late “Sonny,” was named to the North Carolina State Fair Livestock Hall of Fame Beef Cattle Division on Oct. 14, 2018, in Raleigh. He was inducted by Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. (Delphia)

Morgan Delaney Boyette,

daughter of Eric and Dana Edwards Boyette, ended her seventh grade year at North Johnston Middle School in Kenly, North

Carolina, with a membership in the National Honor Society, awards for highest averages in every class and highest GPA in seventh grade. She is in the eighth grade. She is the granddaughter of Dennis and Eloise Bailey Edwards. (Delia/Archie)

Jacob Price, son of Brian Price, was named MVP of the Mt. Pleasant (N.C.) High School junior varsity basketball team. He is a junior. (William

Moses/Tempie Mae)

Emily Ricks, daughter of Christopher and Cheryl Parrish Ricks, plays basketball for Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She appeared in 12 games as a freshman. Emily is a sophomore. (Tonie/Josephine)

Brady Davis, son of Rocky Davis, continues to play for the U12 West-Mont United Soccer Club in Royersford, Pennsylvania. He had eight goals and 24 assists. He plays defensive centre-midfielder and centre-midfielder. (Delia/Tempie Esker/Linda)

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The Me Fine Foundation, created by Lori King Lee, was voted the Favorite Nonprofit Organization by

the readers of the Johnstonian News in March 2019.

Me Fine provides hope through emotional support and financial assistance to families whose children are receiving care at North Carolina partner hospitals.

Folden Lee IV was diagnosed with AML leukemia in May of 2003. Folden passed in September of 2004 at 2 years old.

During their 15-month-long battle with leukemia, Folden’s family experienced firsthand both the stress of caring for a child with a life-threatening illness and the overwhelming burden of the exorbitant medical costs associated with his treatment.

In 2004, Folden’s friends and family founded the Me Fine Foundation as a way to pool resources for families facing life-threatening childhood illnesses.

In 2013, Me Fine acquired another local nonprofit called Striving for More, which was founded in memory of Colleen Moore, who died of cancer at age 9.

In 2018, Me Fine launched its first-ever expansion, beginning service at WakeMed Children’s Hospital and focusing on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Carrigan Davis, daughter of Rocky Davis, had her art work chosen for display for the 2019-20 school year at Perkiomen Valley School District’s Main Office Building in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. (Delia/Tempie Esker/Linda)

Brenda Hill Pollard was named the 2018 Woman of the Year by the Democratic Women of North Carolina on Sept. 8, 2018, in Wilmington. (Millard/Jim)

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Steve Narron Jr. received a letter of commendation while on deployment from his commanding officer, He was honorably discharged from the Marine Corp. He retired as an E or sergeant in the Marine Corp. He started a career in his field of study which is bio processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing. He had a couple of promotions there and is a tech 3. He is the son of Steve Narron Sr. and grandson of Bruce Narron. (Delia/Annie)

Michelle Murray, daughter of Donald and Sandra Murray, teaches eighth-grade

language arts and coaches volleyball at Riverwood Middle School in Clayton, North Carolina. She is the granddaughter of Donald and Judith Crocker Murray. (Millard/Hazel)

Bennett Johnson, son of Kim and Suzanne Hales Johnson, was promoted to business development officer at First Bank in Wake County, North Carolina. He is based in the Apex office. He was previously at First Bank in Lillington, North Carolina. (Delphia/Floyd)

John Ryan Keen, son of John and Linda Hales Keen, is showroom manager at Ihrie Supply Company Showroom in Wilson, North Carolina. (Delphia/Floyd)

Kristina Weatherman Cobb, daughter of Samuel Weatherman and Sabricia Strandhagen, is property manager at Artcraft Management in Newport News, Virginia. She is the granddaughter of Brenda Furr Pait. (Delphia/Dorothy)

Hailey Harrington

Hailey and Hannah Harrington, daughters of James and Rhonda Lucas Harrington, are students at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. They did a co-op program with Texas A&M through Collins Aerospace in summer and fall 2019 in Wilson, North Carolina. The girls are majoring in industrial & systems engineering. They are the granddaughters of Phil and Susan Bunn Lucas. (Clarence/Velma) Hannah Harrington

Jay Brinchek, Linda Hill Archer, June Brinchek and Bill Johnston gathered for a family meal in June at Parker’s, which opened in Wilson, N.C., in 1946. June and Linda’s late parents Vernon and Dorothy Hill and late grandparents Millard and Zilphia Hill ate there after selling their tobacco crop during the growing season. (Millard)

Brenda Hill Pollard and twin sister Linda Hill Archer were celebrating birthdays May 4, 2019, with Bill Johnston and Larry Pollard dining at the historic 17Hundred90 Inn & Restaurant in Savannah, Georgia. They visited Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and enjoyed the beautiful landscape and historic buildings. (Millard)

Linda Hill Archer and Brenda Hill Pollard, twin daughters of the late Vernon and Dorothy Hill, celebrated birthdays in May in Savannah.

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Muriel Stancil, widow of Roy Alfred “Ray” Stancil, moved from Wilson, North Carolina,

to Richmond, Virginia, in late 2018 after living her entire life in Wilson, North Carolina. She is living with her daughter Sharon and son-in-law Bradford Howard. They built an addition onto their house where she is able to live independently. Muriel is excited to live closer to her two daughters Sharon and Missy Stancil Pflanging, son-in-law Bradford, as well as her grandchildren (Taylor, Caroline, Jordan and Mathilda) and great-grandchildren (Avery and Anthony). (Lonnie)

Nancy Leigh Spivey has a growing career coaching and resume writing business called Ready Set Resumes (www.readysetresumes.com). It has been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution many times as well as quoted in Glassdoor and The Ladders. “I enjoy working with people from many backgrounds in developing successful careers and landing the jobs of their dreams!” Her husband, Jeff Hackney, just started his own business called On Level LLC (www.getonlevel.com.) (Elbert/Josiah/Flora)

Jerry Durward Stancil is enjoying retirement in Pamlico County, North Carolina. He and Sylvia Batchelor enjoy living on Moore’s Creek, a branch of the Bay River, close to Oriental. They are only a 10-minute boat ride from the Intracoastal waterway and great fishing. (Elbert/Durward)

Whit, Sarah and Henry Newton visit the beach. Whit is the son of Dr. Tommy and Annette Whitfield Newton. (Lonnie/Pat)

William and Madison Whitfield and Annette Whitfield Newton and Billy Whitfield. (Lonnie/Pat)

Thomas, Jack and Henry Newton with grandmother Annette Whitfield Newton. (Lonnie/Pat)

So grateful to call these two Mom and Dad

With love from Joan Bartlett, Billy

Whitfield and Annette NewtonBill & Pat Whitfield

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managing partner in Bichler & Longo in Maitland, Florida, was the Comp

Laude Award recipient for Applicant Attorney in 2018 in San Diego. In August, he was selected to enter the Florida Workers’ Compensation Hall of Fame for his work on workers’ compensation

issues. He has been a longtime advocate for the health of first responders. He has served on the Executive Council of the Workers Compensation Section of the Florida Bar and sits on the Board of Directors for Kids Chance Florida, which helps children who have a parent who was seriously injured or killed on the job. He will be inducted at a dinner in Orlando. (Walter/Thomas Ruffin/Anemarie)

Kellen Kyle Kaliko’okala Stancil, son of Mark and Cathy Stancil, was one of the six men who carried Billy Porter into The Met Gala 2019 on May 6 in New York City. He ended up in People magazine, next to the picture of JLO. He choreographed the Geisha Warrior number for “Broadway Bares,” Broadway Cares annual fundraiser event. Kellen is dance captain of “The Lion King” on Broadway. (Oscar/George Guy/Ted)

The Morning Yells, a Los Angeles-based band featuring Stancil siblings

Phil (guitar, vocals) and Laura (bass, vocals), released “On The Lash” on May 17, 2019. They released their debut EP, “Proper Wilted,” in 2017. Phil and Laura are the children of Phillip and Grace Stancil. (Walter Greene/Thomas Ruffin)

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Delbridge Narron, son of Esther Marie Godwin Narron, was awarded the UNC Charlotte Honorary Alumni Award during an April 5, 2019, ceremony at The Westin Charlotte.

Delbridge has been a huge supporter of UNC Charlotte for more than 15 years, giving his time, talent and money to the students in the Honors College.

In addition to serving as a part-time instructor in the Honors College at UNC Charlotte, Delbridge is senior vice president and general counsel at Springs Global U.S. Inc., headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina. He is serving as the inaugural chair of the Honor College’s advisory board, where he plays an integral role in shaping the direction of the Honor College.

Making college affordable for honors students is a passion for Delbridge.

“As a child, Delbridge consistently gave 10% of his small allowance to charity,” said Meagan Jones, director of donor relations at UNC

Charlotte. “Delbridge has carried the value of giving into adulthood, now graciously giving his time and monetary donations at UNC Charlotte.”

Delbridge established the Delbridge E. Narron Scholarship for Merit to support juniors and seniors enrolled in the University Honors Program and/or a departmental honors program.

Recipients of the scholarship

must demonstrate open minds to diverse cultures, genders and sexual orientations through community involvement.

He created the scholarship to honor the impact that scholarships have had on his own life. A scholarship to Wake Forest as an undergraduate student afforded Narron the opportunity to study abroad for a semester in Venice.

Delbridge also wants his scholarship recipients to have the opportunity to see the world. In addition to educational expenses, recipients of the Delbridge E. Narron Scholarship for Merit also receive the Delbridge E. Narron Travel Fund, which covers expenses to study abroad for one semester.

Delbridge earned his bachelor’s degree in religion from Wake Forest where he was a Hankins Scholar. He earned a master’s in divinity from Union Theological Seminary and a law degree from the New York University School of Law.

Delbridge serves as treasurer for the Stancil Reunion. (Bessie)

Delbrdge Narron was named by UNC Charlotte as their 2019 Honorary Alumnus. Dr. Philip Dubois is the chancellor of UNC Charlotte.

delbridge narron honored by unc charlotte

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HenryMichael Vaughn, son of

Brian and Julia Godwin Vaughan, competed in the National History Bee in Chicago after qualifying in the regional history bee in Atlanta. Michael is a seventh grader at Asheville (North Carolina) Catholic School. (Bessie/James Sr./James Jr.)

Emma Barnes Boswell, daughter of William and Wini Baldree Boswell, studied abroad in both Costa Rica (three weeks) and Spain (four weeks) in the summer of 2019. She has started her junior year at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina, where she is majoring in biology and minoring in Spanish. Emma is the granddaughter of Lee and Nancy Cayton Baldree. (Bessie/Emma)

Kainoa Stancil, son of Michael and Hilary Stancil, spent the summer enrolled in the Half Moon Bay (California) Junior Lifeguard program for his second year. (Oscar/George Guy/Ted)

Kahn Baza, son of Malia Stancil and Jorien Baza, received a perfect score on the Math CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and

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William Boswell with grandmother Nancy Cayton Baldree in New York City

Nancy Cayton Baldree

took grandson William Boswell to New York City in celebration of his graduation from Garner Magnet High School in Garner, North Carolina, to see the Yankees play the Red Sox on May 28-June 1. They enjoyed John’s Pizza in Manhattan and a Lobster Claw from Carlos Bakery. On May 30, they went to batting practice. William was set to catch a ball when a man behind him knocked it out of his glove. They enjoyed ballpark hot dogs and fries and Cracker Jacks in a bag (with no prize). (Bessie/Emma)

Progress) test. He got into California’s GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) Program for his fifth grade year. Kahn is the grandson of Guy Keka’a Stancil. (Oscar/George Guy/Ted)

Left: Jackie Gregoles, center, poses with nephew David and his wife Amanda Stancil in Arizona. Right: Zac Gregoles sits in the desert. Lower right: David is a forest firefighter based in Arizona.

Jackie and Zac Gregoles traveled to Arizona to visit David and Amanda Stancil. David is a forest firefighter in Arizona. Jackie is the mother of Zac, Katie and Anna and aunt of David. (James Oscar/Jack Roland)

Congratulations toBuddy and CynthiaPhilemon on their35th anniversary

on August 11

With much love, Esther Godwin Narron and Delbridge Narron

In loving memory of our loving wife, mother & grandmother

The Schore family, Glenn, Alex, Ted, Jean, Sarah, Eva and Grace

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HenryDelayna Tedder,

daughter of David and Paige Langston Tedder, competed in the Science Olympiad with Glendale-Kenly (North Carolina) Elementary School on April 6, 2019, at Corinth-Holders High School in Wendell, North Carolina. Dalayna and her partner, Camden, received fourth place in Ecology Experts and second place in Planet Protectors. She is the granddaughter of Jay and Faye Parrish Langston. (Elizabeth/Ruby)

Dr. Casey Colwell Wingo, wife of Lukeus Wingo, became an associate veterinarian at 5 Points Animal Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 21, 2019. (Lillian/William Leslie)

Caroline Grace Creech, daughter of Les and Sarah Creech, became a registered nurse at Brenner Children’s in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on Sept. 8, 2018. She is the granddaughter of Kenneth and Hulda Creech. (Lillian/William)

Julia Godwin Vaughan received a grant with National Endowment of Humanities to study the Transcontinental Railroad in California. (Bessie/James Sr./James Jr.)

Kehau Stancil Schlick-Harris, daughter of Mark and Cathy Stancil, has closed down Kamana Volleyball Club, a business she has been operating for seven years in Pleasanton, California. She will start to focus on new adventures with her family. Husband Steven is transitioning into a new start-up lending company as vice president of quality control. (Oscar/George Guy/Ted)

Stephanie O‘Brien and Jennifer Gatti spent two weeks visiting England and cycling in Ireland. Stephanie is the daughter of Jane O’Brien. (Oscar/Gurnie)

Jane O‘ Brien moved to Asheville, North Carolina, to be closer to daughters, Stephanie and Jennifer. (Oscar/Gurnie)

Brian Vaughn, husband of Julia Godwin Vaughan, got a promotion at UPM Raflatac in Asheville, North Carolina. (Bessie/James Sr./James Jr.)

Charlie Crabtree and wife Cindi celebrated his retirement by spending a week in Costa Rica in April. (Oscar/Gurnie)

Maci Tedder, daughter of Paige and David Tedder, runs track at North Johnston High School in Kenly, North Carolina. She is the granddaughter of Faye and Jay Langston. (Elizabeth/Ruby)

Mark and Cathy Stancil sold their home in Pleasanton, California, and bought a 25-foot, Class C RV after being residents for 21 years. When they are not traveling, their home base will soon be in Las Vegas. (Oscar/George Guy/Ted)

Kean Cavell Kamana Stancil, son of Mark and Cathy Stancil, works for Workday and resides in Studio City, California, along with his girlfriend Raquel Fraticelli and a four-legged chocolate lab son named Bohdi. (Oscar/George Guy/Ted)

Ian Grey Stancil, son of James Eric Stancil, works as a dive tender and commercial diver in the Gulf of Mexico for C-Dive. He lives in Houma, Louisiana. The company decommissions oil platforms and repairs oil pipelines buried under the ocean floor. He graduated from the Seattle Dive Institute in February 2018. (James Oscar/Jack Roland)

Ian Grey Stancil is a commercial diver based in Houma, Louisiana.

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Hale, Renn and Harold honor parents Ralph and Ethel Stancil who sacrificed for their children and provided a loving home

Renn Stancil Hinton, Hale Ralph Stancil & William Harold Stancil

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A Look Back | 40 years ago

Descendants of the late John Thomas and Delanie Sasser Stancil held their annual family reunion on Sept. 23, 1979, at the Glendale Community Building on Route 2, Kenly.

The children of John Thomas and Delanie Stancil were Henry, Samuel, Tempie Ann, Josiah, John, Alvin, Arnettie, Harvey, George, Thomas Ruffin and Catherine Stancil.

There were 119 relatives attending. A picnic lunch was served at 1 p.m. The invocation was given by T. Emmette Stancil, son of the late George Ira Stancil.

The oldest person attending was Mrs. Esther Peedin Stancil, widow of the late Alvin R. Stancil. The youngest was Dustin Woodard Stancil, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Stancil of Route 1, Middlesex. Miss Alice Stancil of Wilson and Mrs. Pearl Hill Hales of Kenly were the oldest of the third generation present.

Representing the Alvin branch: Virginia Stancil Fulghum, Jim Fulghum, Beulah Stancil Mercer, Adam Stancil, Cecil Stancil, Debra Stancil, Donell Stancil, Erma Lee Stancil, Esther P. Stancil, Ginger

Stancil, Glenn Stancil, Lou Stancil, Joan Stancil, Rodney Stancil, Vann Stancil,Wayne Stancil, Pluma Stancil Sullivan, Hilbert Williams, Johnny Williams, Tammie Williams and Margaret Mercer Williams.

Representing the George branch: Dale Benedict, Derek Benedict, Mamie Stancil Blair, Charles Blair, Grace Renfrow Dettenmayer, George Dettenmayer, Myrtle Stancil Eason, Grover Eason, Lawrence House, Reba Stancil House, Gerri Benedict Jones, Michael Jones, Tommy Jones, Norma Stancil Moore, Randolph Moore, Shirley Stancil Powell, Charles Powell, Gilda Renfrow Six, Denise Renfrow, Effie Stancil Renfrow, Harold Renfrow, James “Bobby” R. Renfrow, J.G. Renfrow Jr., J. G. Renfrow Sr., Katherine Renfrow, Linda Renfrow, Meredith Renfrow, Michelle Renfrow, Roberta Renfrow, Vincent Renfrow, Derek Six, Mark Six, Matthew Six, Delanie Stancil Stancil, Don Stancil, Dustin Stancil, Ethel Stancil, George I. Stancil Jr., George Ralph Stancil, Julia Stancil, Mena Stancil, T. Emmette Stancil, Chris Sweesy and Hilda Stancil Hales Stover.

Representing the Harvey branch: Vicky Howard Bass, Les Bass, Claudia Hill Guzzo, John Guzzo, Marsha Howard, Cephus Joyner, Vessie Stancil Joyner, Sandra Pittman Doris Stancil, Garland Stancil, G. W. Stancil, Anne Pittman Viverette, Ed Wallace, Irene Pittman Wallace and James Viverette.

Representing the Henry branch: Creola Creech Capps, Earl Capps, Charlie Crabtree, Gurnie Stancil Crabtree, Guy W. Crabtree, Shayne Crabtree, Lucia Creech, Wendy Crabtree, Marcia Creech, Ruby Stancil Creech, Guy Stancil, Hattie Stancil, James O. Stancil, Jane Crabtree Weatherly and Mamie Stancil.

Representing the John Archer branch: Carletta Stancil Sawyer, Henry Sawyer, Alice Stancil, Lillian Stancil and Millard Stancil.

Representing the Samuel branch: Mildred Stancil Gooch, Cynthia Stancil, Sherwood L. Gooch, Dorothy Stancil, Lonnie Stancil Jr., L.P. Stancil, Matthew Stancil and Terry Stancil.

Representing the Tempy Ann branch: J. P. Hales Jr., Pearl Hill Hales, Paul Grady Hill.

This article was originally printed in The Johnstonian-Sun, Selma, N.C., on Oct. 5, 1979:

In memory of Grover & Myrtle Stancil Eason —forever in our hearts

With love from their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and great-great-great-grandchildren

Remembering with Joy & Appreciation our incredible Parents, Rose Marie Stancil Sweesy (Kenly, Goldsboro & White Lake, N.C.) and Lt.Col. James Walter Sweesy (Foxburg, Pa.). What a great legacy you two left us of Character, Respect, Humor, Faith and Accomplishment! We love you and miss you both so much.

Ike, Michele, Robin and Chris

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