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Mark House
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Mark Christopher House, George Branch, brother of Larry Stancil House (Janey); Jane House Burton (Frank); and Bradley Steven House, died at 63 on Feb. 8, 2024, after a lengthy illness at Alpine Health & Rehabilitation of Asheboro, North Carolina. Mark was born Feb. 8, 2024, in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is the youngest son of the late Reba Stancil House and Lawrence Elmo House. He attended Grimsley High School, GTCC, and was a 1989 graduate of Guilford College with a major in history. Mark is survived by nieces: Lauren House Zeldin; Amy House Thurston; Melissa House Rhoads (Jonathan); Jennifer House Bobalik (Paul); and two nephews: Bryan Lawrence Burton (Emma); and Christopher J. Burton (Neil) as well as one great niece, four great nephews, and 13 first cousins.
Diane McConnell
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Diane Alford McConnell, Tempy Ann Branch, wife of Hal McConnell, mother of Jason McConnell and wife Jessica and Kevin Johnson and wife Katie, died at 64 on Feb. 20, 2024. She was born Jan. 15, 1960, in Nash County. She is the daughter of the late Gladys Alford and Billy Alford and sister to the late David Liles. She is the grandmother of Jackson, Kevin Jr., Matthew, Ella and Anna. Her gardens were always filled with flowers, sunflowers and veggies. Diane’s dreams came true with her horses, Bayaref, Patriot and Abby. (Delia/Annie)
James Robert Hooks
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James Robert Hooks, Harvey Branch, husband of Brenda Florence Hare Hooks and father of Michelle Hooks Bennett, died at 78 on March 11, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He was born Sept. 13, 1945. Robert is the son of the late Herman and Ada Smith Hooks and brother of the late Billy Hooks and Linda Hooks Fields.
He is the grandfather of Abbie. Robert worked hard for years in farming the family farm. Robert spent hours ringing the Salvation Army bell and selling brooms and light bulbs for the Pikeville Lions Club, for which he served as president twice. He is buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Fremont. Brenda is the daughter of Patsy Jane Stancil Hare, daughter of Harvey.
Melinda Ann Narron, Tempy Ann Branch, mother of Garrett Lee Bass and Tyler Ethan Bass and sister of Sherry Lynn Narron, died at 45 on March 12, 2024, in Middlesex, North Carolina. She was born April 22, 1978. She is the daughter of Willis and Elaine Narron. She is buried in New Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Kenly, North Carolina. (Delia/Annie)
Hale Ralph Stancil
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Hale Ralph Stancil, George Branch, husband of Rebecca "Becky" Warner Stancil, father of Stephanie DellaVecchia (husband Matthew DellaVecchia), Karen Stancil (husband Ken Capps), Suzanne Stancil (husband John Svercek), Kathryn Riechert (husband Scott Whitten), and a son John Stancil (wife Jennifer Stancil) and brother of Renn Stancil Hinton and William Harold Stancil, died at 78 on March 21, 2024, in Ocala, Florida. Hale was born Jan. 3, 1946, in Ocala, Florida. He is the son of the late George Ralph Stancil and Ethel Hales Stancil and brother of the late Georgeanne Stancil Schore. He is the grandfather of Ashlyn DellaVecchia, Audrey DellaVecchia, Andrew DellaVecchia, Mason Champ, Ella Champ, Lily Champ, Tyler Capps, Jordan Capps, Miles Stevens, Grant Stevens, Everett Stevens, Nathan Stevens, Brooke Svercek, Grace Svercek, Corban Stancil, Caleb Stancil, and Alden Stancil. Hale was a retired Circuit Court Judge in the Fifth Judicial Circuit. He served as a senior judge until his death. He lived in Ocala for most of his life besides his time at the University of Florida, the United States Marine Corp from 1969-71 and Stetson University College of Law. He obtained his Juris Doctor in 1973. He served as a lawyer, public defender, county judge and circuit court judge, all in Marion County. He was also a farmer, growing and making sugar cane each fall. He was proud to be the genealogist for the Stancil family, following in his father's footsteps. He was instrumental in tracking down distant relatives for a family tree that includes more than 4,000 names. He spent time hunting, fishing and reading.
Gary Wayne Stancil
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Gary Wayne Stancil, Samuel Branch, father of Leia Janine Stancil Perry and Jody Ryan Stancil, died at 79 on April 1, 2024, at Pruitt Health in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was born Sept. 29, 1944, in Wilson, North Carolina. He is the son of the late Freeman Elbert and Gladys Lamm Stancil and brother of the late Durward Stancil, Fernie Stancil, Thelma Stancil Pipkin, Eloise Virginia Stancil, Annie Laurie Stancil Jones, Shirley Gray Stancil, Jay Stancil, Sheila Stancil Davis and Chuck Stancil. He is the grandfather of Justyn, Emma, Aiva, Olivia and Noel and great-grandfather of Cody. Wayne spent more than 40 years building and remodeling houses. He loved to fish and hunt.
Joseph Weldon Crocker
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Joseph Weldon Crocker, Tempy Ann Branch, father of Jeff Crocker and wife Renee Hill Crocker, died at 82 on April 5, 2024, in Raleigh, North Carolina. He was born Aug. 29, 1941, in Johnston County, North Carolina. He is the husband of Betty Crocker, son of the late James Ransome Crocker and Lelia Stancil Crocker and brother of the late Elmer Crocker. He is the grandfather of Chase Crocker. Weldon and his brother owned and operated Automotive Paint and Parts Inc. in Middlesex, North Carolina. He enjoyed interacting with customers and helping them diagnose and fix their cars. He also made birdhouses and enjoyed sitting down with his binoculars to watch the birds. He is buried in New Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Kenly. Renee, Jeff’s wife, is the daughter of Phillip Ray Hill. (Tonie)
Jesman Arnold Hales
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Jesman “Jes” Arnold Hales, George Branch, husband of Betsy Jean Lane Hales, father of Jeffrey Arnold Hales (wife Carolyn Smith), Jessica Lynn Hales (husband Shawn Stinson), and Joseph Mark Hales (wife Ashley Lindner); and brother of Mary Anne Hales Weistiger and husband Lewis, died April 10, 2024, at his Prattville, Alabama, home surrounded by family. He was born Nov. 4, 1940. He is the son of the late Cedric Jesmon Hales and Hilda Mae Stancil Hales Stover. He is the grandfather of Victoria “Ashley” Hales (husband Jordan Hamilton), Lauren Michelle Hales (husband Jace Boutwell) and Corey Smith. He received a bachelor’s degree in history from East Carolina in 1963, an MPA in public administration from Auburn University in 1976 and a master’s degree in public administration from Air Command and Staff College in 1980. Jes served in the Air Force as a pilot and Air-Crew Commander. He served in Southeast Asia (Vietnam) from 1967 to 1973 (7 TDY tours totaling 865 days). As a B-52 crew commander and instructor pilot, he flew 300 combat missions from bases in Guam, Okinawa and Thailand. He was a faculty member and instructor at the Air Command and Staff College from 1976 to 1980. Jes retired from the military after 21 years in 1984 with numerous honors, including the Distinguished Flying Cross. Following his military service, he worked as a realtor and broker for many years. His parents were longtime residents of Fremont, North Carolina, which is where Jes was buried on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Elmwood Cemetery, 303 E North St., in Fremont, North Carolina. His parents are also buried in Elmwood Cemetery.
Gary Rudolph Stancil
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Gary Rudolph Stancil, Henry Branch, husband of Chandra Stancil, father of Eric Stancil, Trina Stancil Finley and husband Ricky and A.J. Stancil and wife Becky and brother of Steve Stancil, died at 72 on April 19, 2024, at his home in Christiansburg, Virginia. He was born Sept. 14, 1951. Gary is the son of the late Henry “Doc” and Dorothy “Dot” Stancil.
He is the grandfather of Stephen, Taylor, Cassidy, Alexis, Marcus, Stephanie, Tyler, Sean, Kyle, and Kayleigh and great-grandfather of Zakai. Gary loved to ride motorcycles, always had a smile on his face. He was tender-hearted to animals, even leaving his pacemaker to a dog. (Oscar)
Kathleen Akau
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Kathleen “Kathy” Muliwai Yvonne Akau, Henry Branch, mother of Dodi (Brooke) and Josiah, daughters Tita (Tracy) and Joelle (Kealii) and sister of Douglas Randolph Mahealani Stancil Sr., died at 79 on April 20, 2024, in Kailua, Hawaii. She was born Aug. 20, 1944, in Honolulu. She is the only daughter of the late George Guy Stancil and Frances DeMello Peoples, widow of Joseph “Dodi” Akau Jr. and sister of the late Theodore Rudolph Kalikookala Stancil. She is the grandmother of Poni, Akilah, Alisha (Patrick), Kawailani (Tiffany), Kea Boy (Macey), Piehu (Harley), Alapaki, Alakea (Kaili), Jayce, Alanui, and great-grandchildren Ekahi, Leimomi, Judah, Kanelo and Kaulanakila. The family received friends at 9:30 a.m. June 15, 2024, at Mililani Memorial Park & Mortuary - Downtown Chapel, 20 South Kukui St. in Honolulu, HI 96813.
Kenneth Ellis Sr.
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Kenneth George Ellis Sr., Samuel Branch, husband of Sheila Gail Jones Ellis and father of Kenny Ellis, Mathew Ellis and Melissa Ellis Roberts, died at 78 on May 6, 2024, in Lincoln, Arkansas. He was born July 12, 1945, in North Hampton County, Virginia. He is the son of the late Archie and Lillie Stalings Ellis.
He is the grandfather of Abigail, Ethan, Emily, Logan, Ryan, Alexis, Kenny, Lucas, Christian, Caleb, Clarissa and Carter. Ken, who received a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in the Vietnam War, served in the Army. He is buried in Fayetteville National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas. (Freeman Elbert/Annie)
Dale Edward McVey
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Dale Edward McVey, Arnettie Branch, father of Cindy McVey Ferguson and Misty McVey Isenhour and brother of Diane Dickson, died at 77 on May 11, 2024, in Vidor, Texas. He was born Sept. 16, 1946, in Berryville, Arkansas. He is the son of the late Bill and Margie McVey and father of the late Margie Elaine McVey. He is the grandfather of Trent, Randall, Madison, Summer, Derick and Hunter and great-grandfather of Raylee. He worked for Dupont as a maintenance worker for 35 years until retirement. Dale loved watching NASCAR races and baseball, especially the Arkansas Razorbacks. Misty is the wife of Ronnie Lee Isenhour. (Arthur/Myrtle)
Duke Nelson Hales, Tempy Ann Branch, father of Bradley Hales, Timmy Hales and Allie Hales and brother of Vicki Lyn Hales, died at 60 on May 23, 2024, in Villa Rica, Georgia. He was born Jan. 24, 1964, in Raleigh, North Carolina. He is the son of the late Duke Hales and Vicki Alexander and brother of the late Joey Cox. Nelson was a member of Church on the Word in Douglasville and was skilled in many trades and made his career as a handyman. Duke was cremated. (Delphia)
Billy Wayne Hill Sr.
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Billy Wayne Hill, Tempy Ann Branch, father of Billy Wayne Hill Jr. and brother of Phillip Ray Hill and Geraldine Hill Lewis, died at 79 on June 5, 2024, at Wilson Healthcare and Rehab in Wilson, North Carolina. He was born Sept. 18, 1944, in Johnston County, North Carolina. He is the son of the late Tonie Hill and Ludie Edwards Hill and brother of the late Braxton Hill, Ralph Hill, Josephine Parrish and an infant brother.
He is the grandfather of Roger. Billy Wayne served in the National Guard and worked as an electrician. He loved fishing and hunting in his younger years. He is buried in New Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in Kenly. (Tonie)
Jerry Woodlief Sr.
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Jerry Lee Woodlief Sr., Samuel Branch, father of Jerry Lee Woodlief Jr. and Gregory Scott Woodlief Sr., died at 82 on June 18, 2024, in Hayes, Virginia. He was born Nov. 11, 1941, in North Carolina. He is the son of the late Henry Lepoe and Virginia Grace Smallwood Woodlief and ex-husband of the late Shirley Ann Pipkin. He is the grandfather of Morgan, Megan, Jerry III, Cory, Taylor and Gregory Jr. Jerry worked for 41 years at Newport News Shipbuilding. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 336 AF & AM in Warwick and Elks Lodge 366 in Hampton. He is buried in Hampton Memorial Gardens. (Thelma)
Paul Stancil
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Paul Edwin Stancil II, Josiah Branch, father of Tiffany Stancil Goldsmith, Julie Stancil Campbell, Paul Edwin Stancil III and brother of Debra Stancil Brooks, died at 74 on July 28, 2024, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He was born Sept. 22, 1949, in Chattanooga. He is the son of the late Paul Edwin Stancil and Winifred Stancil. He is the grandfather of Morgan, Drew, Jessica, Madi and Peyton and great-grandfather of Maleah, Brantley, Layla, Clayton, Denver and Aspen. Paul was a member of Brainerd Hills Baptist Church. He was a lifelong resident of Chattanooga and a successful businessman as owner of Paul Stancil Insurance and Sunbelt Insurance Group. He is buried in Chattanooga Memorial Park. (Leumos)
Bruce Narron
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Bruce Narron, Tempy Ann Branch, grandfather of William Cahoon; Steven Dale Narron Jr. and wife Lauren; Bryan Keith Narron; and Dustin Chuck Narron; brother of Willis Narron and wife Elaine; and Ella Narron Everett, died at 91 on Sept. 7, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, North Carolina. He was born April 14, 1933, in Johnston County, North Carolina. He is the son of the late Willard Narron and Annie Bailey Narron, widow of the late Judy Narron, father of the late Chuck Eugene Narron and Steven “Steve” Dale Narron Sr.; and brother of the late Rexall “Rex” Narron, Gladys Narron Alford, Wallace Narron and Evonne Narron. Bruce was a member of New Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church in Kenly, North Carolina. He is buried in the New Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church cemetery. (Delia)
Donald Gray Murray
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Donald Gray Murray, Tempy Ann Branch, husband of Laverne Crocker Murray, father of Bobby Glenn Murray, and Donald Keith Murray and wife Lynn and brother of Margaret Batten and Wilbert Murray and wife Mary Ellen, died at 87 on Oct. 17, 2024, in Kenly, North Carolina. He was born May 23, 1937, in North Carolina. He is the son of the late Robert and Elvie Murray and brother of the late James Murray. He is the grandfather of Michelle Peedin and husband Jacob; Lauren Murray; Brandon Murray and wife Harley; and great-grandfather of Dylan Peedin. He is buried in Mount Zion OFW Baptist Church Cemetery, Johnson Farm Road, Kenly. Laverne is the daughter of Hazel Hill Crocker. (Millard)
Glenn Clinton Kelly
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Glenn Clinton Kelly, Samuel Branch, father of Michael Kelly and wife Lori; and Sharon Bissette-Martin and husband Andy; and brother of Ann Etheridge; Rose Southern and husband Mike; and Butch Kelly, died at 86 on Oct. 19, 2024, in Wilson, North Carolina. He was born Oct. 23, 1937. He is the son of the late Jerome Clinton and Mildred Stancil Kelly, widow of the late Rachel Sasser Kelly and brother of the late J.C. Kelly. He is the grandfather of Corey Bissette. He is buried in Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson.
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