February 2009
James Harding Stancil, Feb. 18, 2009
June 20, 1921-Feb. 18, 2009
James "Jimmy" Harding Stancil, Josiah Branch, father of Anne Stancil Langston; James "Jimmy" Harding Stancil II, and wife Phyllis; David Michael Stancil, and wife Gerri; and Daniel Stuart Stancil, and wife Cindy; and brother of Paul Edwin Stancil; Harold Stancil; and Gloria Maxine Moore Burgess Woods, and husband Jim, died at 87 on Feb. 18, 2009, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Jimmy was born on June 20, 1921, in a tenant house on Josiah's farm in Johnston County, North Carolina. He is widower of Edna Florine Wood; father of Phillip Anthony; brother of Billy Jean Stancil Rowles; the oldest son of the late Leumos Waverly and Sarah Ethel Harris. He is the grandfather of Elizabeth Wood Langston Pierce, and husband Stephen; Marcus Stancil Langston; Laramie Jo Stancil Werner, and husband Brian; Meghan Elizabeth Stancil; Daniel Stuart Stancil II; Tanner Gamble Stancil; and great-grandfather of Lily Angela Pierce, Anden Allen Werner, Brylar Jo Werner. Jimmy served as a merchant seaman from Oct. 19, 1942, to May of 1946. Jimmy retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1991. He is buried beside his beloved wife Flo in the Chattanooga Memorial Cemetery with full military honors.
Josiah Stancil » Leumos Waverly Stancil
April 2009
Ollie Eugene Mosley, April 7, 2009
Sept. 20, 1941-April 7, 2009
Ollie Eugene Mosley, Tempy Ann Branch, husband of Shelby P. Mosley; father of Lisa Kay Starling, and husband Jeffrey; and Reggie Eugene Mosley, and wife Lisa; and brother of Jasper Mosley; died at 67 on April 7, 2009. He is the widower of Joan Kay Boykin Mosley; son of Willie Alford and Hazel Sullivan Mosley and brother of Ray Mosley and Anderson Mosley. He is the grandfather of Ollie Ray Starling and Joey Eugene Mosley. He is buried in the Mosley-Starling Cemetery in Middlesex, North Carolina.
Tempy Ann Stancil Hill » Delia Hill Bailey » Rector Bailey Boykin » Joan Kay Boykin
Arthur "Art" Eugene Johnson, April 9, 2009
Feb. 5, 1926-April 9, 2009
Arthur "Art" Eugene Johnson, Samuel Branch, husband of Irene Walls Johnson; and father of Steve and Gary; died at 83 on April 9, 2009, in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. Art was born Feb. 5, 1926, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is the grandfather of Gina. He graduated from NC State with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. In 1954, Art and Irene started the Carbide Products Company, the first to manufacture carbide metal on the West coast. He is buried in Green Hills Memorial Park.
Samuel Stancil » Erma Stancil Walls » Irene Walls Johnson
Gayle Lee Rowles Hall McKane, April 22, 2009
July 22, 1952-April 22, 2009
Gayle Lee Rowles Hall McKane, Josiah Branch, wife of Joseph "Joe" Alexander McKane; mother of Sara Elizabeth Thomas Hall, Kathleen "Katie" Jean McKane and Rachel Gayle McKane; and sister of Gloria Jean Rowles Price Potter, William "Billie" Thomas Rowles Jr.; died of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease at 56 on April 22, 2009, with her husband and brother Bill by her side in Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga, Tennessee. Gayle was born July 22, 1952, in Chattanooga. She is the oldest daughter of the late Billie Jean Stancil and William Thomas Rowles. Gayle is the grandmother of James George Hall. Gayle was quite musical, singing and playing the guitar. Joe, a native of Ireland, complemented her talent by playing the banjo, guitar, tin whistle and mandolin.
Josiah Stancil » Leumos Waverly Stancil » Billie Jean Stancil Rowles
May 2009
Pamela Ruth Janiuk Weaver, May 8, 2009
Dec. 3, 1949-May 8, 2009
Pamela Ruth Janiuk Weaver, Henry Branch, mother of Matthew Brady Weaver, died at 59 on May 8, 2009, in Millcreek Community Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. Pamela was born on Dec. 3, 1949, in Kenly, North Carolina. She is the adopted daughter of the late Stanley and Ruth Stancil Janiuk. She was suffering from lengthy illnesses with cancers, COPD and emphysema. She worked as a staff writer at the Erie Times Publishing Company, where for 10 years she was a feature writer and Sunday Times-News columnist.
Henry Stancil » James Oscar Stancil » Ruth Stancil Janiuk
June 2009
Gilda Renfrow Six, June 7, 2009
Jan. 19, 1931-June 7, 2009
Gilda Gray Renfrow Six, George Ira Branch, mother of Walter Matthew Six and Walter Derek Six; and sister of "Jimmie" Donald Eugene Renfrow; "J.G." James Graydon Renfrow Jr., and his wife Denise; Harold Thomas Renfrow; died at 78 on June 7, 2009, in Lucama, North Carolina, after a long battle with recurrent renal cell cancer. Gilda was born Jan. 19, 1931, in Wilson County. She is daughter of the late Celia Rachel Stancil and James Graydon Renfrow; widow of her husband of 53 years Walter Ellsworth Six; and mother of the late Walter Mark Six. Gilda was first diagnosed and treated for renal cancer in 1990. Gilda attended the 2008 Reunion. She was artistic and gifted from an early age and in 1971, Gilda completed the 4-generation Stancil Family Tree that is on exhibit at each Stancil Reunion. She is buried beside Walt in Springhill Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lucama, North Carolina.
George Ira Stancil » Rachel Stancil Renfrow
Freddie Allen Stancil, June 14, 2009
March 19, 1940-June 14, 2009
Freddie Allen Stancil, Henry Branch, father of Kimberly Kay Reep, and husband Michael; Bridget Lynn Loebs, and husband Michael; and Freddie Allen Berkley; and brother of Treva Marie Stancil Devers, died unexpectedly at 69 on June 14, 2009, a home in Colonial Beach, Virginia. Fred was born March 19, 1940, in Harrisburg, Virginia. He is the son of the late William Leonard and Maycell Stancil; and widower of Marcia June Gensmer Watz. He is the grandfather of Brittany Carol Loebs, Rachael Marie Reep and Erin Michelle Loebs. Fred worked for a time as a government purchasing agent.
Henry Stancil » William Leonard Stancil
Delia Lois Bailey Rose, June 18, 2009
May 24, 1930-June 18, 2009
Delia Lois Bailey Rose, Tempy Ann Branch, mother of Donald Glenn Rose Jr.; and Tonya Dawn Rose Crocker, and husband Tracy; sister of Sudie Bailey Sullivan; and Fletcher Bailey; died at 79 on June 18, 2009, at the Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center in Fayetteville, N.C. Lois was born on May 24, 1930. She is the youngest daughter and eighth child of the late Delia Hill and Radford W. Bailey; widow of Donald Glenn Rose; mother of the late Ronald Lynn Rose; and sister of the late Annie Bailey Narron, Esker Bailey Johnson, Sallie Bailey Davis, Rector Bailey Boykin, Archie Bailey and Bill Bailey. Lois battled cancer for six years. She is buried in the Bailey Family Cemetery in Johnston County.
Tempy Ann Stancil Hill » Delia Hill Bailey
July 2009
Beverly Eggerling Stancil, July 2, 2009
Aug. 24, 1926-July 2, 2009
Beverly Ann Eggerling Stancil, Josiah Branch, mother of Gay Lynne Stancil; Jeff, and wife Donna; and Chuck and wife Janet Stancil; died at 84 on July 2, 2009, in Belmont, California. Bev was born Aug. 24, 1926, in Orient, South Dakota. She is the daughter of the late Theodore and Josephine Christine Ritter Eggerling; widow of Harry Lester Stancil Jr.; and grandmother of the late Eric Martin Stancil. She is the grandmother of Michelle Leonhardt Fallon, and her husband Mike; Michael Leonhardt, and his wife Lidia; Jeffrey Leonhardt, and his wife Krystin; Kiersten Stancil Jackson, and husband Rodney; Courtney Stancil; Bret Stancil, and wife Kylie; Scott Stancil; Amanda Stillwell; and Katelyn Stillwell; and great-grandmother of Jack and Joshua Fallon; Carson Leonhardt; Libby Leonhardt; Alexis Jackson; Mackenzie Jackson; Jonathan Stancil; Hailey Stancil; Madison Stancil; and Jacob Stancil. She bravely battled pancreatic cancer for about six months.
Josiah Stancil » Harry Lester Stancil Sr. » Harry Lester Stancil Jr.
Emma Lee Godwin Cayton, July 20, 2009
June 3, 1921-July 20, 2009
Emma Lee Godwin Cayton, Henry Branch, mother of Nancy Jean Baldree, and her husband Lee; Melba Jane Bynum, and her husband Roger; Peggy Joyce Carnahan, and her husband Wes; and sister of Esther Marie Narron; Billy Horace Godwin, and his wife Rose; died at 88 on July 20, 2009, surrounded by family in Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, North Carolina. Emma Lee was born on June 3, 1921, in a small wooden frame house, on her granddaddy Charley Godwin's Farm. She is the daughter of the late Bessie Lee Stancil and James Marvin Godwin, and widow of Earney Whitehurst Cayton. She is the grandmother of Alyson Jennette Baldree; Winifred Baldree Boswell, and her husband Billy; Laura Lee Baldree Garrett, and her husband Brad; Emily Baldree Collins, and her husband Mel; David Allen Bynum; Adam Cayton Bynum, and his wife Jamie; Brett Cayton Carnahan, and wife Susan; Brian Wesley Carnahan, and his wife Cindi. She is the great-grandmother of Emma Kathryn Boswell; William Lee Boswell; Olivia Barnes Boswell; Anna Pearson Garrett; Jonathan Bradley Garrett; Kenan Jace Collins; Adam Taylor Bynum; Avis Virginia Bynum; Desiree Lark Bynum and Jacob Roger Bynum. Emma attended the 2008 Stancil Reunion.
Henry Stancil » Bessie Lee Stancil Godwin
August 2009
Dominic Leonard Massello, Aug. 4, 2009
Sept. 9, 1945-Aug. 4, 2009
Dominic Leonard Massello, Harvey Branch, son of Rose Spinella Massello; husband of Sandra Jean Guzzo Massello; and father of Dana Massello; died at 63 on Aug. 4, 2009. Dom was born Sept. 9, 1945 in Yonker, N.Y. He is the son of the late William Massello. Dominic served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and earned a bronze star. He was an executive chef for many years and owned and operated Dominic's in Selma, N.C., and Dom's Steakhouse in Wilson, N.C. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church near Clayton. Dom was cremated.
Harvey Arthur Stancil » Delanie Mavis Stancil Hill Stancil » Claudia Mavis Hill Guzzo » Sandra Jean Guzzo Massello
Donnie Ray Price, Aug. 9, 2009
Nov. 2, 1932-Aug. 9, 2009
Donnie Ray Price, Tempy Ann Branch, husband of Betty Lou Price; and brother of Milton Vann Price, Lucille Price and Gail Price Stancil, died at 76 on Aug. 9, 2009. Donnie was born Nov. 2, 1932, in Johnston County, North Carolina. He is the son of the late Fletcher and Ora Stancil Price. He was a member of New Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church near Kenly. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the N.C. Department of Transportation for 30 years. He was a long-time member of the Smithfield Lions Club and the Junior Order. He is buried in New Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Kenly, North Carolina.
Tempy Ann Stancil Hill » Ronia Hill Stancil » Ora Stancil Price
October 2009
Eliza "Ellie" Elephare Wells Odom, Oct. 2, 2009
March 30, 1922-Oct. 2, 2009
Eliza "Ellie" Elephare Wells Odom, mother of Phyllis Ann Odom Braswell, and her husband Harold; Royce Bryant Odom, and his wife Karen; Roland Odom, and his wife Karen; James Rodney Odom, and his wife Amanda Sue; Robert Worth Odom, and his wife Linda; and sister of Virginia Wells Glover; died at 87 on Oct. 2, 2009, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro, North Carolina, from complications of a broken hip. Ellie was born March 30, 1922, in Johnston County, N.C. She is the widow of Charlie Bryant Odom; daughter of the late Herbert Alvin and Eunice Valera Sasser Wells and mother of the late Wilbert Odom. She is the granddaughter of the late Eliza Creech and Thomas Haywood Sasser, and niece of the late Josiah and Minnie Sasser Stancil. Thomas Sasser is the brother of Delaney Sasser Stancil, the wife of John Thomas Stancil. She grew up attending Whitley Pentecostal Holiness Church. Ellie found her church home at Pike's Crossroads Pentecostal Holiness Church, Pikeville, North Carolina. Ellie attended 18 Stancil Reunions between 1987 and 2007. Most years her sister Virginia Wells Glover was with her. Her son Roland and wife Karen attended the reunion in 1987. Ellie is buried in Wayne Memorial Park in North Carolina.
Henry Sasser » Thomas Haywood Sasser » Eunice Valera Sasser Wells
Robert "Bob" Edward Carico, Oct. 7, 2009
Dec. 22, 1935-Oct. 7, 2009
Robert "Bob" Edward Carico, Arnettie Branch, husband of Marvelene Hill Carico; father of Michael Lorne Carico, and his wife Angela; Robert Joseph Carico; William Franklin Murph; Wilbert "Kip" Christopher Murph, and his wife Wanda; Angela "Angie" Dean Marie Murph Mosley, and her husband Dennis; and brother of Kenneth Carrico; Judy Carrico Vaughn; and Roger Carrico, and his wife Mary; died at 73 on Oct. 7, 2009, at home. Bob was born on Dec. 22, 1935, in Wayne County, West Virginia. He is the son of the late Venard and Lottie Carrico; and father of the late Robert "Robin" Lance Murph; and brother of the late Charles Carrico, Bill Carrico, Sanky Lee Carrico, James Carrico, Inez Wilson and Ila Francis. He is the grandfather of Cristal Gail Murph Reason, and her husband Doug; April Marie Murph Boykin, and her husband Keith; Wilbert "Chris" Christopher Murph Jr.; David Anthony Ruffin; Dennis Wayne Mosley Jr.; Kristina Blair Mosley; Ashleigh Brianne Carico; Cheyenne Allison Carico; Michael Lorne Carico II; Taylor Grace Carico; Heather Lynn Murph; Jessica Murph; and great-grandfather of Travis Dale Batchelor Jr.; Daniel Christopher Batchelor; Zackery Shane Reason; Carlie Ann Reason; Julia Ann Wallace; Lydia Marie Wallace; and Sarah Elizabeth Wallace. The last reunion Bob and Marvelene attended was in 2008. Bob, a jack-of-all-trades, initially worked in tobacco. Later he worked in a garage until he decided he'd rather work for area farmers again. He is buried in the Bailey City Cemetery in Bailey, North Carolina.
Arnettie Stancil Hill » Wilbert Hill » Marvelene Hill Murph Carico
Ishmael Narron, Oct. 7, 2009
Jan. 18, 1927-Oct. 7, 2009
Ishmael Narron, Arnettie Branch, father of Kenneth Ray Narron; Worth Narron; and Angie Narron Wiggins; died at 82 on Oct. 7, 2009, in North Carolina. Ishmael was born Jan. 18, 1927, in Johnston County, North Carolina. He is the widower of Mildred Hill Narron; son of the late Dewey and Hettie Davis Narron; and the father of the late Danny Gene Narron. He is buried in Antioch Baptist Cemetery in Johnston County, North Carolina.
Arnettie Stancil Hill » Arthur Hill » Mildred Bertha Hill Narron
Frances Kanahola DeMella Stancil Peoples, Oct. 15, 2009
Aug. 11, 1918-Oct. 15, 2009
Frances Kanahola DeMella Stancil Peoples, Henry Branch, mother of Theodore "Teddy" Rudolph Kalikookala Stancil, and his wife Veronica; Douglas Randolph Mahealani Stancil Sr., and his wife Ivanette; and Kathleen Muliwai Yvonne Stancil Akau, and her husband "Dodi" Joseph Jr.; died at 91 on Oct. 15, 2009, in Kailua, Hawaii. Frances was born Aug. 11, 1918. She is the widow of George Guy Stancil; daughter of the late Manuel DeMello and Lucy Lukela DeMello. She is the grandmother of Guy Shane Kekaa Stancil, and wife Marion; Mark Wayne Kalikookala Stancil, and wife Catherine; Scott Blane Kalani Stancil, and wife Roseann; Charmaine Kekahaualani Stancil Lime, and husband Angel; Michael Dane Kenui Stancil, and wife Maydeen; Danielle Stancil Flavin; and Tammy-Lynn Uilani Stancil; Diane Lori Nohola Stancil Nifong, and husband Mark; Sherri Lee Clara Stancil Gabin, and husband Stanley; Douglas Randolph Mahealani Stancil Jr.; Chadwick Lane Stancil; Braddick Payne Stancil; and Keith Dane Stancil; and Joseph Porter Umi Akau III, and wife Michelle; Jodi Piilani Yvonne Tita Akau Kim, and husband Tracy; Josiah Piehu Stancil Akau; and Joelle Pomaika'I Frances Akau Hussey, and husband Alexander. She is the great-grandmother of Guy Shane Kekaa Stancil Jr.; Malia Stancil; Kealohikehau Shalen Jorelle Stanci; Kellen Kyle Kalikookala Stancil; Kean Cavell Kamana Stancil; Kolby Stancil, Stephanie Stancil; Salisa Lehuanani Stancil Lime Cajura and husband David; Nani Renee Kekahaualani Lime; Michael Angel Keliiahiopuni Lime; John Blane Kenui Stancil; Cody Dane Kalikooala Stancil; Ulana Flavin; Keoniana Flavin; and Zachary Kealiipiikalani Stancil. She is the great-great grandmother of David Canjura, Dorian Canjura and Danielle Canjura; Lorilee Kehaulani Freitas Watts and husband Andrew, Christopher Jeremy Freitas, Desilee Kamakanikailialohaailana Santiago and husband Jeff, Darren Gabin, Brandon Randolph Hanale Saffery-Stancil, Randol Iaukea Stancil, Travis Stancil, Bradley Stancil, Brianne Stancil, Brendee Stancil, Mason Stancil, Noah Stancil, Josiah Stancil, Kehaulani Stancil; great great-grandchildren Owen Andrew Watt, Issac Santiago, Matthew Santiago, Tyson Lawai'a Stancil and Rai Stancil; Joelle Ponimoilani Ann Akau, Akkilah Alaula Kathleen Kim, Alisha Kula Virginia Kim, Alexander Keali'I Hussey Jr., Alena Kawailani Frances Hussey, Alapaki Kapilioha Joseph Hussey, Alakea Kamakaokalani John Hussey, Josiah Piehu Stancil Akau Jr., and Jayce Pookela Gaspar Akau.Frances along with daughter Kathleen Muliwai Stancil Akau, grandsons Josiah Piehu Stancil Akau and Mark Wayne Kalikookala Stancil visited North Carolina in September of 2006. She is buried in Hawaiian Memorial Park in Kaneohe, Hawaii.
Henry Stancil » James Oscar Stancil » George Guy Stancil
Charles Leroy Wing, Oct. 20, 2009
May 28, 1930-Oct. 20, 2009
Charles Leroy Wing, Josiah Branch, father of Susan Wing Guyer, and her husband William; and Bonny Wing Noel, and her husband John; died at 79 on Oct. 20, 2009, in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. He was born May 28, 1930, in Andover, Ohio. He is the widower of Beverly Joyce Stancil; and son of the late Lyle Edward and Angeline Alice Hayes Wing. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War and was teaching atomic warfare at Lackland Air Base in 1953. Charles married Beverly Joyce Stancil on Oct. 10, 1953, in San Antonio, Texas. He is buried at Neshannock Presbyterian Cemetery in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania.
Josiah Stancil » Herbert Andrew Stancil » Beverly Stancil Wing
November 2009
Harold Thomas Renfrow, Nov. 11, 2009
Dec 28, 1944-Nov. 11, 2009
Harold Thomas Renfrow, George Ira Branch, father of Lisa Fay Renfrow Fisher, Michelle Rachel Renfrow Smith and husband Tim; and Vincent Thomas Renfrow and wife Misty, and brother of J.G. Renfrow and wife Denise of Lucama and Donald "Jimmy" Eugene Renfrow, died at 64 on November 11, 2009, in the Beaufort County Medical Center, Washington, N.C. Harold was born Dec. 28, 1944. He is the son of the late Graydon and Rachel Stancil Renfrow and brother of the late Gilda Gray Renfrow Six. He is the grandfather of Michelle Faye Fisher, Joey Lane Pope, Mackenzie Elizabeth Renfrow and Kayla Jeanine Renfrow. Harold had been battling lymphoma cancer for five years. He was admitted to the hospital on Nov. 2, suffering from pneumonia, by the time he entered the ICU, kidney failure was a problem. He is buried in the Springhill Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 7335 Springfield School Road, Lucama, N.C.
George Ira Stancil » Rachel Stancil Renfrow Six
James "Jim" Terry Noland, Nov. 29, 2009
Jan. 25, 1927-Nov. 29, 2009
James "Jim" Terry Noland, Josiah Branch, husband of Phyllis Campbell Noland for 20 years; father of James Joseph Noland; and brother of J.S. Noland; died at 82 on Nov. 29, 2009, at his home in Gloucester, Virginia. He suffered with Parkinson's disease for several years. Jim was born Jan. 25, 1927, in Richmond County, North Carolina. He is the son of the late Joseph James "JJ" and Eula "Ida" V. Noland. He is also survived by brother-in-law Don Campbell and wife Christel; sister-in-law Jo Ann Campbell Brinson. Jim served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He was part of the force that occupied Japan. Jim received the World War II Victory Medal. After the war, Jim bought the franchise for Service Master and named it Noland Enterprise -- it was a fire and smoke restoration company. He is buried in Peninsula Memorial Park in Newport News, Virginia.
Josiah Stancil » Carrie Mozelle Stancil Campbell » Phyllis Jean Campbell Noland
December 2009
Randolph Moore, Dec. 18, 2009
Oct. 30, 1916-Dec. 18, 2009
Randolph Moore, George Ira Branch, father of Janet Winkler, and her husband Ed; and Donna Padgett; died at 93 on Dec. 18, 2009, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Randolph was born Oct. 30, 1916, in Pender County, North Carolina. He is the widower of Norma Stancil Moore. He is the grandfather of Bonnie Martin; Michael Brooks; Randy Marsh; Sara Harrell; and Barry Padgett. He is the great-grandfather of 18 and great-great-grandfather of one. Randolph served in the U.S. Army in 1936-37 and was a retired locomotive fireman and engineer for Atlantic Coast Line, Seaboard Coast Line, and CSX Corporation. Since 2004, he resided with Janet's family in Fort Walton Beach. He is buried in Pineview Cemetery in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
George Ira Stancil » DeLanie Ethel Stancil Stancil » Norma Ethel Stancil Moore