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Marilyn Sue Joseph Stancil died Jan. 5, 2018
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Marilyn Sue Joseph Stancil, Henry Branch, wife of George, mother of Jordan, Nick and A.J., grandmother of George and Eva Marie, died at 68, on Jan. 5, 2018, at home in Grayling, MI.
Her memorial service was held on Jan. 12, 2018, at Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church, Grayling, MI.
Marilyn was born to William and Marian Joseph on May 31, 1949. She grew up knowing her heritage and the important part her family's contributions made to Grayling.
Marilyn came from a long line of Josephs. Her great-great-grandfather, Hyman Joseph, immigrated to Michigan from Russia-Poland. His son, Abraham, came to Grayling before 1903. Her grandfather was William Hyman Joseph and her father was William J. Joseph. Members of her family were important founding members of Grayling.
George met Marilyn Sue Joseph when she was just 7 and he was 8. George was immediately impressed with Marilyn. They attended school together and their families knew each other.
While in school, Marilyn helped with the family business, The Grayling Mercantile Company or "The Merc," as it was affectionately known. She loved working there and knew the customers. She also worked there whenever she could.
Marilyn and George both graduated from high school in 1971. Marilyn entered Michigan State University and George entered Central Michigan University. They stayed in touch and over the years as their love grew.
When George was a senior in college, the Vietnam War was still raging and there was concern about George being sent to war. Fortunately, his number never came up and the draft was eliminated in 1973.
George proposed to Marilyn and they began planning a large wedding for May 29, 1971. George and Marilyn were a popular young couple. Their wedding was quite an elaborate affair. A special highlight was George's dad. Tommy and his son Arnie sang the 1940's Sinatra song, "Always." They sang from the balcony of the Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. This was beautiful and remembered fondly for many years.
Marilyn and George went on a honeymoon to Cape Cod and other parts of New England. They especially enjoyed the miles of beaches and seeing historical sites such as where the Pilgrims landed.
They were excited when they decided to move to Jacksonville, Florida. They both taught at Jean Ribault High School. Marilyn taught 7th grade English and George taught Senior Government. George was very familiar with Florida as he spent part of every school year in Florida until high school.
Marilyn and George especially liked visiting Fort Lauderdale. Tommy, George’s dad, loved showing them around his special haunts. Miami is where Tommy met his future wife, Georgianna Olson. During their year in Florida, Marilyn and George did lots of exploring.
George knew the special places he wanted to show Marilyn. These places had special meanings and he couldn't wait to share with Marilyn. Florida was also where George attended school during the winter during his pre-high school years. They returned to Michigan for Christmas.
After teaching in Florida for a year, Marilyn and George missed being near family. They returned to Michigan. While George taught school, Marilyn worked the "Merc."
Marilyn's sons Jordan, born in 1974, Nicolas, born in 1975, and Alexander born in 1979, were Marilyn's pride and joy.
Marilyn returned to her first love of teaching in 1986. She was committed to her students at Crawford-AuSable School. She was kind, friendly and popular. Her unique approach to her students showed her deep care for them.
Marilyn had a lifelong interest in Grayling. She worked hard to make it a better place. She was active in the Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church. In her younger years, she helped with Sunday School and the nursery.
Marilyn was married to George for 46 years. They lived in Grayling with the exception of spending one year in Florida. The Joseph family were important members of the Grayling Family. Marilyn will be missed by the community. She was unselfish and reached out to others with kindness and love.
Marilyn was outgoing and friendly. She was loved by everyone. This made her early death even more tragic.
Connie Johnson Moore, wife of Ray Moore, mother of Dodie Headley and husband Cole and sister of Raymond Johnson, Marsha Barfield and Renee Futch, died at 70 on Jan. 10, 2018, at her home in Selma, North Carolina. She was born June 30, 1947 in Wilson County. She is the daughter of the late William Robert and Mary Frances Pope Johnson and sister of the late Gerald Johnson. She is the grandmother of Grayson Headley and Lanie Headley.
Connie is buried in Selma Memorial Gardens.
George R. Dettenmayer, widower of Grace and father of Gary (deceased), Heather and Lynn, died at 96 on Feb. 1, 2018. He was born Aug. 23, 1921. He learned to fly in WWII, f lying 55 missions. He was a captain at American Airlines until 1981. (Effie)
Margaret Lucille Pope Hill, widow of George Preston Hill Jr., died at 90 on March 21, 2018, in Washington, N.C. She is the mother of Sandra, Vickie and Joseph. She was born Jan. 22, 1928, in Selma, Alabama. She was an industrial nurse and 51-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter 16 of Charleston, Ark.
James Lynn Smith, son of Lisa Jennene Smith and Rick Smith, died at 30 on April 1, 2018. He is the grandson of Rebecca Lynn Savage. He was born Sept. 16, 1987. He worked in law enforcement in Arkansas. (Mozelle/ Barbara)
Peggy Anne Bailey Stancil Owen, daughter of John James and Ruth Bellflower Bailey and wife of William, died at 84 on May 2, 2018. She is the mother of Ruth Ann Miller, David Stancil and Bob Stancil. She was born Feb. 7, 1934. She worked with Lundy Packing Co. Her first husband was Walter Leo Stancil. (Walter)
Angela Mosley died May 6, 2018
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Angela Mosley, daughter of Marvelene Hill Carico and the late Woodrow Franklin Murph, mother of Kristina Mosley, David Ruffin and Dennis "DJ" Mosley, and sister of Frankie Murph of Elm City, Kip Murph and wife, Wanda of Wilson, and Michael Carico and wife, Angie of Wilson, died at 51 on May 6, 2018, in Bailey, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by step-father, Robert Carico, and brother, Robin Murph.
Her memorial service was at Sims Baptist Church, 6753 Flat Rock Road, Sims.
Peggy Peacock
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Peggy Narron Peacock, daughter of Claude and Mozelle Stancil Narron and widow of Billy Ray Peacock and mother of Wendy Rae Shepherd, died at 73 on May 28, 2018. She was born May 23, 1945, in Johnston County, North Carolina.
She was buried in the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Middlesex. (Ronia)
Samuel Roland Parish Jr. died June 2, 2018
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Samuel Roland Parrish Jr., Henry Branch, wife Sharon, daughters Elizabeth Nannette Faison (Ronnie), Sarah Worley (Yancey Williams), son Paul Worley (Beverly), sisters Linda Gail Parrish Poole (Harold), Faye Parrish Langston (Jay) and Kaye Talton, all grieved Sammy’s unexpected death on June 2, 2018. Two brothers died early, Bobby Carroll Parrish, Elmer Ray Parrish and brother-in-law Buddy Talton.
Sammy leaves behind a devoted wife, Sharon, children, Nannette Parrish, Sarah Worley, Paul Worley, sisters Linda, Faye, Kaye and nieces and nephews who adored him. He leaves a legacy of love.
A memorial service was conducted at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home with the Rev. Lee Colbert officiating.
Donations can be made to First Baptist Church in Smithfield at 202 S. Fourth St., Smithfield, NC 27577 or to Preston Robert Toschrain Tumor Center at Duke, DUMC, P.O. Box 3624 Durham, NC 27710 in Honor of Nanette Faison.
Sammy was born June 5, 1947, and grew up in a community where there were many cousins. He attended schools in Smithfield.
Then he joined the U.S. Army.
Once his enlistment was over, he returned home and opened a car dealership. This was a perfect business for Sammy, who never met a stranger. He was blessed with a great personality and formed many lasting friendships. Sammy enjoyed giving people good deals.
They appreciated him, and he became their car dealer. Often friends stopped in just to chat and catch up.
When he got to retirement age, he gave up his car dealership, but still enjoyed buying, selling or trading most anything with wheels. His specialty was broad, from golf carts to trucks.
Sammy found new opportunities to help his many friends.
Sammy liked a neat yard, neat house and neat trucks. He took pride in keeping things in their place.
He will be remembered for wearing starched khaki shorts as a uniform. This was considered his Trademark.
Sammy enjoyed retirement and spending time with his many friends when he was not buying or selling or trading.
When Sam was told he had cancer, he accepted it and said he would just be “carrying on.” Like much of life, he accepted this diagnosis and continued living life to the fullest.
Ruby Stancil Creech died June 26, 2018
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Ruby Stancil Creech, wife of Willard Grover Creech and mother of Philip Haywood Creech, Marcia Ann Creech Parks, Byron Grover Creech and Lucia Michele Creech, died at 91 on June 6, 2018, in Smithfield, North Carolina. She was born Dec. 17, 1926, in Johnston County, North Carolina. She is the daughter of the late Mamie Ann Hocutt Stancil and James Oscar Stancil. She is the grandmother of Wayne Lewis Colley, Christopher Sean Colley and wife Pamela Dawn Newlin, Jennifer Parks Haiducek and husband Dale Patrick, Justin Howard Parks, Christopher Graham Creech and wife Katy Millberg, Matthew Cameron Creech, William Russell Washam III and wife Caroline Westray, Kevin Joseph Washam and fiancée Jessica Connell and great-grandmother of Christopher Colley Jr. and Sharon Nicole Colley. In 1948, Ruby married her childhood sweetheart Willard Grover Creech. She was preceded in death by brothers, James Orville Stancil, Rudolph (Doc) Stancil, George Guy Stancil and Jack Stancil; sisters, Gurnie Crabtree and Ruth Januik. She is buried in Selma Memorial Gardens in Selma, North Carolina.
Charles “Chuck” Carlton Stancil, son of Gladys and Freeman Elbert Stancil and husband of Judith, died at 80 on June 13, 2018. He is the father of Robert and Robin. Charles was born Nov. 22, 1937. He served in the Air Force. He worked for the Bendix Corp.
Bobby Earl Spivey |
Bobby Earl Spivey, Samuel Branch, father of Nancy and Tracey, died June 15, 2018.
His graveside service were June 23, 2018, in Maplewood Cemetery, Wilson, N.C. Atlantic Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. After the service, Nancy and Tracey invites visitors to come to 3007 Kingsmill Walk in Wilson. They welcome you to join them for a celebration of life where you can talk about the times you shared and see special photos.
Bobby Earl was born May 6, 1947, in Wilson, N.C. He was the son of Arthur Douglas Spivey and Hattie Lee Dameron. He married Flora Jean Stancil. Sadly, this did not last.
His two daughters are Nancy Lee Spivey Hackney, married to Jeff and Tracey Renee Spivey Duke, married to Chad.
His two granddaughters are Tori Alexis Duke and Dawn Chastity Duke.
Daughter Nancy shared this: ”He was called by many names …’ The Mayor’, ‘The Marlboro Man’, ‘The Man’, ‘Big Bob’, ‘Bobby’, I called him 'Daddy.'
He was a true Southern gentleman. Daddy made his transition to eternal life on Friday.He never met a stranger. He was a true southern gentleman and a lady’s man. He loved horses and a simple life. All who met him loved him. Even the way people called his name when they said, ‘Bobby’, was so filled with love that it is hard to explain in words. He was quick to agree and most times would reply to things with a passionate and resounding “Yeaaaaahhh! ”We celebrate his life and our memories. Happy father day in Heaven, Daddy! I love you.”
Josephine Hill Parrish, daughter of Tony and Ludie Edwards Hill and widow of Donald Parrish, died at 78 on June 20, 2018, in Goldsboro, N.C. She is the mother of Melody Jo Parrish Baird, Donna Lynn Parrish McKelvey, Rebecca “Becky” Ann Parrish and Cheryl Kaye Parrish Ricks. She was born June 24, 1939, in Johnston County, N.C. She is buried at the New Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church in Kenly, N.C.
Joseph Stancil died June 26, 2018 |
"Joe" Joseph Elijah Stancil, Josiah Branch, husband of Marsha, father of Joe Jr. (Doralee), Elisa (Chuck), Edward (Helen), Kelly (Gene), Buster, grandfather of James (Cathy) and Randi, great-grandfather of Maeva and Margaux, died at 92 on June 26, 2018.
Joe is the son of Harry Lester Stancil and Eleanor “Laura” Christine Eyler Sayer Stancil. He was born in Mason, West Virginia, on Dec. 16, 1925. His older brothers are Chuck Sayer and Harry Lester Stancil Jr. Later he had 3 sisters, "Betty" Elizabeth Jean, "Ellie" Eleanor Joyce and Harriet Edwina.
Services for Joe Stancil Sr. are set for 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at Green Valley Community Church in Placerville, California.
Joe was a senior at El Dorado County High School when he joined the Navy on Dec. 16, 1943. Joe finished his tour with Navy after 2 ½ years. He used the G.I. bill to attend the Bay area trade school in mechanics. Joe completed an apprenticeship at Clarkson Buick Motors in Redwood City.
Joe met Joan Muriel Sweetland, an US veteran of WWII, who served 2 ½ years overseas. She was from South Dakota. Joan was a registered nurse and had served in the US Army. She was a First Lieutenant. Joan was with General Clark’s 5th Army in Italy for 2 ½ years. Joan was an RN and was assigned to hospitals in Italy, Egypt and Africa. Joan was also a nurse in the Navy.
Joe opened the first Toyota Dealership in Northern California in 1959. He sold Landcruisers and Coronas. Joe became a Toyota Agency in 1962. By August of 1963 he was selected Dealer of the Month by Toyota. In 1963 and 1964, Joe sold more Toyotas than any other dealer in the US. In 1965, Joe was the number one Toyota salesman in the entire United States. Joe moved to a new location in 1966, 650 Main Street. Toyota honored him for having the largest Toyota Dealership in the World. Joe Jr. began working with his father. In 1981, Joe turned over the automotive business to son Joe Jr.
Dianne Godwin Strickland with husband Clay.
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Clay Taylor Strickland, father of Cathy and Cindy and brother of Violet Weathers, died at 77 on June 26, 2018, in Spring Hope, North Carolina.
Clay has five grandchildren.
He was the husband of Dianne Godwin Strickland and the son of Marshall and Estelle Strickland.
He was born March 10, 1941. (Millard/Mavis)
Lloyd Thomas Sellers, father of Marty L. Sellers, died at 94 on July 28, 2018. He was born Oct. 13, 1924, in Kenly, North Carolina. He is the son of the late Lloyd and Minnie Flowers Sellers and widower of Margaret Stancil Sellers. Lloyd grew up in Kenly, N.C. He enlisted in the Army at Fort Bragg on July 28, 1943. He severed in Guam, Leyte and Okinawa. He is buried in the Bushnell National Cemetery for Veterans in Central Florida.
Wilda Loveday Devine, daughter of George W. Loveday and Lydia (Seifert) Loveday June and widow of Eugene Devine, died on Aug 25, 2018, in Connecticut. She is the mother of Pat Devine Sellers, the wife of Marty L. Sellers. She grew up on Lake Quonnipaug, North Guilford, Conn. Wilda served in the Navy during WWII and was stationed in Dahlgren, Virginia.
Surrounded by her family, Wilda Loveday Devine passed away on August 26, 2018, in Guilford. She was the daughter of George W. Loveday and Lydia (Seifert) Loveday June; she grew up on Lake Quonnipaug in North Guilford. Wilda proudly served in the Navy during WWII and was stationed in Dahlgren, Virginia. While raising her family in Marlborough, CT, she went back to school and attended Willimantic State Teachers’ College, obtaining a BS in History and Education, and began a 20-year teaching career in Glastonbury. She continued her education by earning a Master of Arts and Literary Studies from Wesleyan University and followed that with an MS in Environmental Science from ECSU. After her family was grown, Wilda and her husband moved back to North Guilford, where she resided once again on Lake Quonnipaug. When they retired in 1984, they moved to St John, USVI, and built their winter home where she enjoyed snorkeling, gardening, and landscaping. Every spring they returned to the lake, where she continued to swim and garden. Wilda and Gene spent much time traveling around the world and loved sharing pictures and stories of their adventures. They returned to live at Lake Quonnipaug full time in the early 2000s. Wilda’s hands were always busy, and she could always be seen with her knitting needles clicking away. There are innumerable babies and laps that are warmer today because of her love of knitting. Her projects took top awards at Durham Fair for many years. Wilda was predeceased by her husband Eugene Devine, brother Daniel Loveday, and grand-daughter Heather Devine. She is survived by her children and their spouses Patricia M. Devine and Marty Sellers of North Grosvenordale; David M. Devine and Cynthia of Middletown; Laure Devine and Martin Castonguay of Rimouski, Québec, Canada; Mark E. Devine and Elizabeth of Durham; grandchildren Amy Burdeshaw, Daniel Devine; Joshua Devine, Todd Devine, Erin Davis, Elizabeth Hrywniak; Emilie Castonguay, Alexandre Castonguay, François Castonguay; eight great-grandchildren; brother George (Bill) Loveday of Guilford, sister Joanne Palm of Florida, dear cousin Georgia Gibson of New Jersey; and numerous nieces and nephews. Wilda’s family would like to express their most sincere and heartfelt appreciation to the staff of The Guilford House for the gentle and compassionate care that was extended to our mother and the rest of the family during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the North Guilford Fire Department. Services will be held at North Guilford Congregational Church, 159 Ledge Hill Rd Guilford on Friday, Oct. 5 at 1 pm.
James Earl Narron, son of James and Bertha Narron and husband of Pat, died at 74 on Aug. 27, 2018, in Chester, Va. He is the father of Kenny Narron and Scott Narron. James was retired from Philip Morris as Plant Manager of Park 500 in Chester. He is buried at Sunset Memorial Park in Chester. (George/Neta)
Douglas Alexander
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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)
Flora Jean Stancil
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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 Poythress 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)
Patricia Ann Jones Hardison
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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)
Elizabeth Nanette Parrish Faison
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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 graduate of East Carolina University and former employee of Nortel Networks. Elizabeth was a member of Fuller Chapel Christian Church where her technology expertise was a huge contribution.
Gordon Franklin Price Jr.
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Gordon Franklin Price Jr., George Branch, former husband of Ellen Jane Price Stancil, died at 65 on Nov. 17, 2018, at his home in Martinez, Georgia. He is survived by his wife, Terrie Price.
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. He loved gardening and bass fishing.
Ellen was the daughter of George Ira Stancil Jr.
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