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Knightdale, North Carolina Bennie Coleman 2024 Mount Pleasant, South Carolina William Joseph Allen, Jr. 1932 — 2024 William Joseph Allen, Jr., of Mount Pleasant, SC passed away on April 10, 2024 at the age of 91. Mr. Allen was born in Richmond, VA on December 27, 1932, the son of Rosa Kimbrough Vaughan and William Joseph Allen. He grew up in Petersburg, VA where he was a graduate of Petersburg High School. He attended both the Virginia Military Institute and the University of Virginia, graduating in 1960. He was commissioned in the USAF as a pilot, stoking a life-long love affair with flying, serving tours of duty in both Japan and Korea. Following his overseas assignments, he was an instructor pilot in Big Spring, Texas. His love of aviation eventually led him to purchase a P51 Mustang which he taught... Rocky Mount, North Carolina William "Billy" Douglas Etheridge 1937 — 2024 William "Billy" Douglas Etheridge, age 86, died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 9th, 2024. He was born in Martin County, NC on October 7, 1937 to John David and Daisy Lewis Etheridge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, John David Jr. and June, his sister-in-law. Billy is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Ginny, whom he met while eating lunch outside the Nashville courthouse; five children and their families, all of whom he dearly loved: Sam Etheridge of Montgomery, AL; Paul Windley and wife, Diana, and grandchildren, Savannah Jane, Zeno, and Penelope, all of Winston-Salem, NC; Sarah James and husband, Adam of Raleigh, NC; and Will... Wilson, North Carolina Robert Walston White 1949 — 2024 Robert Walston (Bobby) White, 74, went to be with his Lord during his sleep on April 5, 2024. His wife and nurse were by his side until he drifted off into a peaceful sleep. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1815 Airport Boulevard NW, Wilson. Pastor Joe Shakour will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Tabernacle Baptist Church, Wilson. Bobby was born July 2, 1949, just after midnight to Sallie Dale Walston White and James Edgar White. His family moved to Wilson when Bobby was one, and he was the youngest of five children. Bobby attended Carolina Military Academy in the 8th... Grifton, North Carolina Connie Ruth Carson 1932 — 2024 Siler City, North Carolina Wrenn Carroll C Jordan 1938 — 2024 GREENVILLE, North Carolina Naomi Louise Camnitz 1922 — 2024 Naomi Louise Camnitz passed away on March 15, 2024, at the age of 102. Just days before her death, she was asking about the well being of her children and grandchildren. She was a mother and grandmother, who never stopped being a mother and grandmother. To an equal extent, she was a loving wife to Martin, and they never stopped being sweethearts. She grew up in Manhattan, with a love of music and the arts. One of her fondest memories was attending the Metropolitan Opera with her father. In 1953, she found herself living in a small town in North Carolina, a city girl with three young children. She and Martin became an integral part of the life and culture of Kinston. She was a member... Sumter, South Carolina Kay Pleasants Williams 1927 — 2024 March 13, 2024 Sumter, SC SEH 43 Kay Pleasants Williams, 97, widow of Joseph Speed Williams, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Sumter Grove. Born in Raleigh, NC, she was a daughter of the late Harvey McKay Pleasants and Mary Uva Mathews Pleasants. She graduated from Peace High School and Hollins College in Roanoke, Virginia. She was presented at the North Carolina Debutante Ball sponsored by the Terpsichorean Club of Raleigh. Kay married Joe Williams in 1957 and moved to Rocky Mount where they raised their family and active in the community for over 50 years. She was a former member of the Win-Thorne Garden Club, volunteer at Nash General Hospital and a sustaining... Alpharetta, Georgia Joesph Paul Litton Jr. 1943 — 2024 Joseph Paul Litton, Jr. affectionately known throughout his childhood as Paul and career as Joe, passed peacefully the morning of March 2nd, at the age of 80. He was born in Atlanta, GA and grew up in Raleigh, NC before enlisting in the military at the age of 17. Joseph, a retired Major in the United States Army, served his country for over 25 years and earned twenty-two military awards and accolades. After his military retirement, he embarked on a successful 15-year career at The Hartford. Joseph received his BS in Business Admin. and MA in Public Admin. He also received a black belt in Taekwondo, was an avid reader and dedicated to the care of animals. He was a resident of... Bailey, North Carolina Bruce Griffin 2024 Raleigh, North Carolina Ruby Reynolds Knight 1928 — 2024 Ruby Reynolds Knight, 95, died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 28, 2024, at the Cardinal North Hills in Raleigh, NC. She is survived by son Robert N. Knight, Jr., of Farmington, IL, and daughter Kathryn Knight of Hampton, VA. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Norman Knight, in 2002. Ruby's siblings, Frances Owens and Thorne Reynolds also preceded her in death. Ruby lived an active and successful life in many spheres. Between 1952 and 1983, she filled multiple roles as a Methodist minister's spouse, from directing choirs to playing organ for church services. During this period, she also taught piano to scores of young people in various communities. Later in life,... Edenton, North Carolina Carey Yates Parrish, Jr. 2024 New Bern, North Carolina Laura (Ann) Annell Overholt 1939 — 2024 Laura (Ann) Annell Overholt, 85, of New Bern, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024, at home. She was born on January 16, 1939, in Blakely, Georgia, to the late Inza Nell and Kennie Millard Arnold. Laura, affectionately known as Ann and Gamzy to her grand and great-grandchildren, married Hugh R Overholt on May 6, 1961, and they enjoyed a loving and faithful marriage for over six decades. Major General Hugh R. Overholt, former Judge Advocate General of the US Army, survives her along with their children; Sharon Overholt Maxey (Jason) of New Bern and H Scott Overholt (Ruthy) of Wrightsville Beach, N.C. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Ashton Overholt Baker... Littleton, North Carolina Carl Hinchey 1950 — 2024 Carl Ezekial Hinchey, 74, of Littleton, NC passed peacefully at his home on February 12, 2024. Mr. Hinchey was born on January 12, 1950 in Johnston County, NC, the son of the late Elwood and Vicie Hinchey. Carl spent most of his adult life in Wilson, NC where he worked in the electrical supply business. Upon his retirement, he moved to Lake Gaston where he enjoyed tinkering in his garage, fishing and spending time with his 3 grandchildren. Carl was known for his kind soul and was a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather. He is preceded in death by his son Carlton Hinchey, his sister Wanda Lucas and her husband Billy Lucas. Carl is survived by his wife of 54 years, Judy Hinchey, his... Charlotte, North Carolina Eleanor Rathbone Nichols 1929 — 2024 Eleanor Rathbone Nichols February 21, 1929 - February 5, 2024 Charlotte, North Carolina - Eleanor Rathbone Nichols, 94, passed peacefully on February 5, 2024. Eleanor was born on October 21, 1929, to the late Monroe Jackson Rathbone and Eleanor Groves Rathbone. She grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana while her father worked for Esso at the Baton Rouge Refinery. When her father was transferred to New Jersey, she attended Kent Place School for Girls and graduated in June 1947. She enrolled at Duke University in 1947 and was captain of the women's basketball team and a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. In 1948, she moved back home and attended Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School. In 1947,... ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina Bonnie Lee Tharrington Kane 1944 — 2024 How does one say "goodbye" to a legend? Bonnie Lee Tharrington Kane, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. She was born on June 5, 1944, had a larger-than-life footprint in Rocky Mount and the Nash County, Rocky Mount, and Nash-Rocky Mount Schools she loved so dearly. Affectionately known as "Aunt Bonnie" to hundreds of IB students, she passed away peacefully after failing health over the last few months. She is survived by her cherished son, Harry Joseph Kane IV and his wife, Alaina, and her beloved cousins, HI Tharrington, Robert Brown, and Margaret Ann Sutton. She was predeceased by her son, George William Kane, and she was a devoted caregiver to her parents George William... Beaufort, North Carolina Dixie Lou Wise Godwin 1944 — 2024 Dixie Lou Wise Godwin, 79 of Beaufort passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Thanksgiving Baptist Church, 670 NC 42, Selma. Entombment will follow in Wise Family Cemetery. Reverend Danny Bunn Jr., and Pastor Bobby Richardson will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 3, 2024, prior to the service at Thanksgiving Baptist Church, Selma and other times at the home. Dixie is survived by her husband, John Godwin; sons, Jonathan Richard Godwin and wife, Kelly and Paul Durwood Godwin and wife, Renee, both of Johnston County; grandchildren, Ryan Godwin, Brandy Godwin, Patrick Godwin, and Dustin... Lincoln, Nebraska Josephine Watson (Long) Henderson 1933 — 2024 Spring Hope, North Carolina Cecil Earl Stroud 1937 — 2024 On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, Cecil Earl Stroud, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 86, surrounded by family. He was born May 29, 1937, in Lenior County to the late Marvin Stroud and Nora Mae Stroud. His strong family values, faith in the Lord, and love of all things nature were rooted in his growing up in Seven Springs, NC.; a small close knit town overlooked by a little white church on a hill. That smart and fun-loving boy with big ears and a big heart was destined for a life that would positively impact many others. Cecil served in the US Air Force to support his country and his family and then went to college. His studies at Campbell University and East... Newton, North Carolina Wendell Hummel 1942 — 2024 Wendell Hummel October 15, 1942 - January 21, 2024 Wendell Palmer Hummel, 81, of Newton and formerly of Raleigh, passed away on January 21st at Trinity Village in Hickory. Wendell was born in a small mining community in southeastern Kentucky and grew up in Williamsburg. He was a graduate of the University Of Kentucky College Of Engineering, receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees in electrical engineering. He came to North Carolina in 1965 to begin a 37-year career with IBM in Raleigh and Research Triangle Park, retiring as an advisory engineer. Wendell was predeceased by his parents, John and Opsy Hummel; his brothers, Quentin, John, and Robert Hummel; and sisters, June Petrey and... Tarboro, North Carolina Mollie Henry Baggett 1949 — 2024 Mollie Henry Baggett, age 74, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, January 15, 2024. Her journey began on July 18, 1949 in Richmond County, North Carolina, one of three daughters born to Willie Robert and Sarah Jones Henry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, George Smith. She leaves a lifetime of memories for her son, Chip Baggett and wife, Shanon of Raleigh; sisters, Nancy Smith of Raleigh and Virginia Henry of Jamestown and grandchildren, Isabel and Samuel Baggett, both of Raleigh along with many family friends and other extended relatives. Mollie was humble, gentle and kind. She lived her life by faith. She passed away fully...
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