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Ethel Mae Walls Collier, Samuel Branch, mother of Jimmy Ray Collier; Jeannie Carol Collier; Judy Lynn Collier Pittman, and her husband Bo; and Jacqueline Louise Collier; died at 84, on Jan. 23, 2015, in Wilson, North Carolina. Ethel was born Aug. 9, 1930. She is the widow of David Collier; and daughter of the late Bennet and Erma Candis Stancil Walls. She met her future husband at the Rusty Williams Musical Tent Show in Wilson. They married after Ethel graduated from Lucama High School. They joined Westminster Presbyterian Church. She is buried in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson.
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Jerry Wayne Furr, Tempy Ann Branch, husband of Rita Kay Harvey Furr; brother of Brenda Clell Furr Buckingham and Robert Nelson Furr Sr.; died at 66 on Feb. 1, 2015, in Newport News, Virginia. Jerry was born Sept. 16, 1948, in Virginia. He is the son of Nelson and Dorothy Clell Hales Furr. Jerry retired from A & P. He was an active member of Ivy Farms Church of the Brethren. He is buried in Parklawn Memorial Park in Hampton, Virginia.
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Raymond Eugene "Gene" Pope, Henry Branch, father of Kimmy "Kim" Eugene, and his wife Karen; and brother of Frances Pope Johnson;Marshall Barnes Pope, and his wife Jean; died Feb. 10, 2015, at 82. Gene was born on March 30, 1932, in Johnston County, North Carolina. Gene is the oldest son of the late Raymond and Agnes Stancil Pope; widower of Gracie Boykin Pope; father of the late Randy Nelson "Newt" Pope; grandfather of the late Michael Thomas Pope; and brother of the late Charles Ray Pope and Henry "Speck" Claiborne Pope.
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Robert “Bob” Edward Stancil, Samuel Branch, son of Chuck and the late Judy, brother of Robin, father of Paige, grandson of Carmlee Harris Wilson, died Feb. 16, 2015, in Florida. He was just 55 years old. Bob spent the last few months with his grandmother, Carmlee, in Palm Beach. When he required specialized medical care, he entered UF Health Shands Hospital, in Gainesville for treatment. His dad and Robin came down from North and South Carolina for a meaningful last visit. Sadly Bob was not physically able to withstand the needed recommended surgery. He suffered a fatal heart attack and died peacefully on Feb. 16, 2015. His family held a private celebration honoring Bob's life so family and friends could share special remembrances. Bob is survived by daughter; Paige Lee Stancil, father; Charles ”Chuck” Charleston Stancil, sister; Robin Elaine Stancil Berry, husband Brian, grandmother; Carmlee Harris Wilson, nephews; Connor Justin Berry and Collin Daniel Berry, aunts: Betty Matthews Stancil the widow of James “Jay” Elbert, uncle; Gary Wayne Stancil, first cousins; Leia Janine Stancil; Addie Lynn Davis Woodward husband Thomas; Michael Ray Davis Sr., wife Terri; Ronald Jay Stancil, wife Cindy; Cynthia Denise Stancil Groff, husband David; David Jay "'D.J."' Groff, wife Summer; Alice Leigh Pipkin,; Shirley Ann Pipkin, Edith Dianne Stancil Wilson, Flora Jean Stancil, Delores Roselyn Stancil Brown, Patricia 'Pat' Jones Hardison, husband Donald, Gayle Jones Ellis; uncles George Dallas Pipkin Jr., Steven Arthur Stancil, wife Karen, Jerry Durward Stancil, Richard Garland 'Dickie', William Danny 'Daniel' Jones, plus many cousins. Bob was preceded in death by his mother Judith “Judy” Wilson Stancil, aunts; Shelia Jan Stancil Davis, Shirley Ann Stancil, Annie Laurie Stancil Jones, Eloise Virginia Stancil, Thelma Lee Stancil Pipkin, Doris Lee Scott, Bessie Mae Whitley Stancil; uncles Leland R. Davis, William Henry Jones George Dallas Pipkin Sr.,Josiah Fernandas "Fernie" Stancil, Freeman Durward Stancil. Bob was born on Jan. 9, 1960, in Wilson, N.C., to Charles ”Chuck” Charleston Stancil and Judith “Judy” Ann Wilson. He was the grandson of Gladys Pearl Lamm and Freeman Elbert Stancil and Carmlee Harris and Harry Wilson.
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Cleveland "Cleve" Grover Eason Jr., George Branch, son of Lola Myrtle Stancil and Cleveland Grover Eason Sr., brother of Jean Eason LaVie, Frank Eason, JoAnn Eason Alexander, husband of Bonnie, father of Christy Eason Greene, Ben, Jesrah and James died on April 7, in Long Beach, Calif. Cleve was preceded in death by brother Lelon Woodrow "Woody" Eason Sr., sister Margaret Carol Eason Cole and niece Jennifer Lynn Eason. Cleve was born July 22, 1949 in North Carolina.
Patty Eloise Stancil Whitfield
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Patty “Pat” Eloise Stancil Whitfield, Samuel Branch,
mother of Patricia Annette Whitfield Newton, and her husband Dr. John Thomas “Tommy”; Joan Alison Whitfield Bartlett, and her husband Robert; and Purington William "Billy" Whitfield III, and his wife Vickie; died at 87 on April 10, 2015, following a lengthy illness. Patty was born Jan. 21, 1928. She is the daughter of the late Lonnie and Susan Renfrow Stancil; widow of Purington William "Bill" Whitfield Jr., of almost 54 years; and sister of Mildred Ruth Stancil Kelly Gooch; Doris Louise Stancil; Doris Pearl Stancil Laughinghouse; Lonnie Pearl Stancil Sr.; and Walter Thomas Stancil Sr. She is the grandmother of Allison Nicole Bartlett, Victoria Madison Whitfield; John “J.T.” Thomas Newton Jr., and his wife Megan; William “Whit” Whitfield Newton, and his wife Sarah; William 'Will' Thomas Newton; Purington William Whitfield IV; and William Reece Bartlett. She is the great-grandmother of John Thomas Newton III. Pat is buried beside her beloved Bill in Maplewood Cemetery in Wilson.
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Phyllis Jean Campbell Noland, Josiah Branch, widow of James “Jim” Terry Noland; sister of Donald Glenn Campbell, and wife Christel; and Jo Ann Campbell Brinson, died at 69 on May 7, 2015, at home in Gloucester, Virginia. She was born on Dec. 17, 1945, in Riverside Hospital, Newport News, Virginia. She is daughter of the late Glenn Coy and Carrie Mozelle Stancil Campbell; sister of the late Barbara Nell Campbell Ascar, Brenda Faye Campbell, and Bobby Euris Campbell. Phyllis was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in 2015 and died peacefully at her home with Jo Ann at her side. She is buried beside Jim in Peninsula Memorial Park, Evergreen Cemetery, 12750 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, Virginia.
Hazel Hill Wright
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Hazel Hill Crocker Wright, Tempy Ann Branch, mother of Laverne Crocker Murray, and her husband Donald; Leon Wayne Wright, and his wife Jeannie; Linwood Massey Wright; and Gregory Hill Write, and his wife Terry; and sister of Virginia Eloise Hill Sidelinger, and her husband Wayne; died at 95 on July 22, 2015. She was born July 1, 1920, in Johnston County, North Carolina. She is daughter of the late Millard and Zilphia Stancil Hill; widow of Leon "Shine" Massey Wright; mother of the late Donald Ray Wright; and sister of the late Mavis Cassandra Hill Godwin; Beatrice LaRue Hill Renfrow; Vernon "Jim" Fletcher Hill. She is the grandmother of Angela Marie Wright; Bobby Glenn Murray; Donald Keith Murray, and his wife Lynn; Christopher Lee Wright, and his wife Shelley; Kevin Dewayne Wright, and wife Joy. She is great-grandmother of Anna Michelle Murray; Judith Lauren Murray; Kasey Jean Wright; Madison Caroline Wright; Cooper Grace Buffaloe; Brandon Keith Murray; William Harris Wright; Evan Ray Wright. Hazel attended many Stancil Reunions in the 2000s with her sisters, Mavis, Beatrice, Eloise and other family members. When Hazel needed extra assistance at home, her daughter Laverne was there to make sure she had it. She is buried beside her husband, Leon “Shine” Massey Wright in the Friendship Freewill Baptist Church cemetery.
David Leo Stancil
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David Leo Stancil, Henry Branch, father of Jonathan David Stancil and Jason Eric Stancil; son of Peggy Ann Bailey Stancil Owen; stepson of Billy Owen; and brother of Robert Wayne Stancil and Ruth Stancil Miller; died at 60 on Dec. 16, 2015, in his home in White Lake, North Carolina. David was born Sept. 28, 1955, in Johnston County, North Carolina. He is son of the late Walter Leo Stancil. He had previously lived in Clinton, NC. He had been suffering with Kidney Disease for a long time.
Mary Frances Pope Johnson
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Mary Frances Pope Johnson, Henry Branch, mother of Connie, Gerald, Raymond, Marsha and Renee, daughter of Agnes Stancil Pope, died at age 86. Her visitation was at Parrish Funeral Home in Selma on Jan. 1, 2016, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The funeral officiated by her pastor, Timothy Sitter, was at Carter's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church on Jan. 2, 2016, at 11 a.m. She was laid to rest between her beloved William Robert and her infant daughter in the Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery.
Frances, the daughter of Nancy Agnes Stancil and Clarence Raymond Pope, was born Dec. 26, 1929, in a Durham hospital. She died on Dec. 29, 2015, at home, surrounded by family.
She was the granddaughter of Nancy Ann Frances Barnes & Walter Henry Stancil and Bettie Ferrell & John Thomas Pope. She was named after her maternal grandmother.
Frances is survived by her children; Connie Johnson Moore, husband Ray; Robert Gerald Johnson, wife Ann; Joseph Raymond Johnson; Marsha Johnson Barfield; Renee Johnson Futch, husband Chris. Granddaughters: Dodie Moore Headley, husband Cole, children Grayson and Lanie; Amy Johnson Peedin, husband Shannon, daughters Carly and Chloe; Lydia Futch. Grandsons: Brandon Johnson, wife Jamie, children Colby and Caylee; Kevin Hartley, wife Brenda, children Kassi, Trinity, and Kendal. Brother: Marshall Barnes Pope, wife Jean; sister-in-law Betty Lou Hare Pope. Nieces: Kathy Pope Gallant, husband Richard; Elizabeth 'Libby' Pope, husband Jackie; Frances Pope Patterson, husband Kevin; Myra Pope Bridges, husband Ricky; Bonnie Pope Nutter, husband Bruce. Nephews: Brent Pope; Kim Pope; Randy Pope's widow, Terry Koger Pope; and David Pope.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William Robert, infant daughter born Jan. 15, 1971 son-in-law Aubrey Kent Barfield, brothers Raymond Eugene 'Gene' Pope, wife Grace, Charles Ray Pope, Henry 'Speck' Claiborne Pope, wife Carol Ann, nephew Randy Nelson 'Newt' Pope.
Frances' parents moved back to Johnston County in early 1930 from Durham. She grew up on a farm where her daddy grew tobacco, cotton, wheat and corn. They had mules, a red jersey milk cow, Yorkshire hogs and Dominiques chickens. Frances never learned to milk, that was a job for her brothers.
Frances had four brothers; Raymond Eugene "Gene", Marshall Barnes, Charles Ray and Henry “Speck” Claiborne.
Agnes had a large garden and Frances was involved from an early age in planting, hoeing, gathering, cooking, and preserving vegetables and continued this tradition throughout her life. Frances learned to make all the family's special desserts. Favorites included pineapple cake, chocolate pies, pear, peach, huckleberry and apple pies, apple and cobblers and apple jacks.
Agnes made quilts for her children and passed this skill onto Frances. Frances made over 20 quilts for children and grandchildren. Marsha recalled sitting under quilts when Frances held neighborhood quilting bees.
Agnes always kept some cats. When kittens were born, Frances named them. She remembered names of some, Spot, Blackie, Ginger, and Tabby. These cats stayed at the barn.
Frances grew up in Center Ridge Presbyterian Church. Frances remembered one Sunday, when Agnes drove the buggy to church, pulled by Red, their gentle and dependable mule. Frances was just two and one-half years old and Gene was six months old. Frances joined the church when she was seventeen.
Frances attended Glendale School. One time a local band played on stage. They were called, Bill, Greasy and the Sunset Ramblers. These band members were local celebrities. They played live music five days a week on radio station WGBR out of Goldsboro. William Robert Johnson was a member of the band. He played guitar and interacted with the comedian, Greasy, to set up his jokes.
Frances and William Robert met, fell in love, and were married at Reverend Tilton Renfrow's home, on January 15, 1947. He was the son of Joseph Robert and Lula Mae Johnson.
Agnes gave them three quilts and William's parents gave them three quilts. Frances wore a blue suit, white blouse, and matching blue shoes. Agnes attended the ceremony.
William Robert and Frances lived with his parents until they could buy a nearby farm. They made their home on that farm on Bluegrass Rd in Selma and filled it with a lifetime of memories. They worked hard, farming, raising a family, and purchasing additional farm land.
In 1955, Frances joined Carter's Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. The congregation looked forward to times when Frances and William Robert sang hymns together as he played guitar. Frances' favorite hymn was “How Great Thou Art.”
Daughter Renee shared this memory, “My favorite memory of my mother was when I was a little girl she would sing hymns in the kitchen. My favorite was How Great Thy Art. Mama said it was probably my favorite because she would sing it in church every Sunday while my daddy played the guitar when she was pregnant with me.”
For a few years, Frances worked the night shift at a rest home. She had the reputation as a compassionate caregiver. Frances was a blessing who went the extra mile to comfort her patients. She was always positive and you never heard her complain.
Over the years, Frances made beautiful ceramics. These treasures will be given to her children and grandchildren.
Frances and William Robert were a team. They farmed together. Frances work ethic was outstanding and she always gave 110 percent. She worked in the tobacco crop from pulling plants to preparing it for market, while at the same time growing a large garden and preserving the bounty through canning and freezing with the help of Connie, Marsha and Renee. Her beloved William Robert died on Nov. 11, 2002. Memories of their wonderful life sustained her as she continued farming, hosting family gatherings and being an active church member.
Frances enjoyed traveling with a Senior Group. Favorite locations were Epcot Center, the Hersey Chocolate Factory in Hersey, PA. Gerald, Ann, Connie, and Marsha went with her to Morehead City Music Hall in Morehead City, NC for a day filled with love and laughter. Frances, Connie and Marsha also made lasting memories when they visited Dollywood together on one of these trips.
Frances enjoyed Stancil Family Reunions.
Frances had a special cat she named, Kiddie. Kiddie was a wonderful loving companion.
Agnes taught Frances many important life lessons. One that remained close to Frances' heart was, “Desiring the best for everyone and helping everyone you can.” She passed this on to her children and grandchildren.
Frances loved family gatherings and always had her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren gathered for a homecooked meal on Mother's Day, Father's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Frances will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her kind disposition, always reaching out to others with a helping hand and her positive attitude.