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Enfield, North Carolina Celia Bishop Whitehead 1948 — 2024 Celia Bishop Whitehead, of Enfield, was called home to be with the Lord on June 5th, 2024. Celia was born on March 29th, 1948 to Mattie Archbell Anderson Bishop and Hilton Oris Bishop; Celia's birth on Easter Monday 1948 marked the beginning of a life dedicated to the glory of God. Celia's light shone brightly. She was a devoted daughter, sister, friend and mother; most of all Celia will always be remembered by her grandchildren as their dearly loved "CeCe". A lifelong learner, Celia graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a degree specialized in early childhood development. Her strong commitment to education and helping others shone throughout... Chapel Hill, NC, North Carolina David Clagett Waters 1931 — 2024 David Clagett Waters, 92, of Chapel Hill, NC peacefully passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 surrounded by his family. He will be remembered for his deep faith in God, encyclopedic knowledge of sports, fascinating stories, and his kindness, generosity and service to others. Born in Germantown, MD, July 26, 1931, David was the son of Eugene Hill Waters and Eloise Clagett Waters. The youngest of four children, David grew up on a family farm outside of Washington, DC. There he cultivated a lifelong love of the outdoors - hunting, fishing and gardening and a passion for sports. He chose his beloved college, UNC, sight unseen, due to listening to Tar Heel football on the radio. He remained an... GREENVILLE, North Carolina Denise Ann Brown Scramlin 1967 — 2024 Denise Ann (Brown) Scramlin, 56, of Greenville NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31st, 2024, after an extended battle with cancer. Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service to celebrate Denise's life on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Chapel, 2100 E 5th St, Greenville, NC 27858. Service will be at 2:00 pm, followed by internment at Pinewood Memorial Park. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00-2:00 pm at Wilkerson Funeral Home. For more info call (252) 752-2101. A native of Marrero, LA, Denise grew up with an insatiable appetite for boiled seafood. She never knew a stranger and was often the socialite at work or parties. Denise... Columbia, South Carolina Fred W. Roper 1938 — 2024 COLUMBIA, SC - Fred W. Roper, 85, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was the son of the late Mrs. Mary Alice Jones and Mr. U. G. Roper. Fred was a nationally recognized scholar and educator in the field of Medical Librarianship. Fred earned his Master's of Science in Library Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1962. He completed an internship at UCLA before accepting a position in the Biomedical Library there. He completed his PhD in Library Science at Indiana University in 1971. Fred taught for fifteen years at UNC as Associate Professor and Associate Dean. In 1986, he accepted the position of Dean and Professor in the College of Library and Information... Greenville, North Carolina Peggy Rose Smith Corbitt 1926 — 2024 Peggy Rose Smith Corbitt died at home on April 30, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at First Christian Church, 2810 E. 14th Street, Greenville, Saturday, May 18, at 12:30pm. She was born in Greenville, North Carolina in 1926 and was the daughter of the late Eva Cherry Sears Smith and Milo Hemby Smith. She graduated from Greenville High School, and graduated from Duke University in 1948 where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. On September 9, 1950 she married William Shaw Corbitt, Junior; they lived in Henderson, NC until moving to Greenville in 1954. An ardent participant in activities of her city Mrs. Corbitt was a member of San Souci Book Club. She served as president of the... ROCKY MOUNT, North Carolina Dr. Jacob Reid Parrott, Jr. ("Reid") 1938 — 2024 ROCKY MOUNT - Dr. Jacob Reid Parrott, Jr. ("Reid"), age 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, April 21, 2024. Born in Craven County, NC August 21, 1938, to his beloved parents, Jacob Reid Parrott, Sr. and Nola Benton Parrott, he was also preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Margaret Allen Parrott, and his beloved sister-in-law, Cotten Skinner Parrott. Reid is survived by his sons, Jacob Reid Parrott, III (husband Parker Davis) of Raleigh, NC and Benjamin Allen Parrott of Greenville, NC. He is also survived by his two cherished grandchildren, Benjamin Allen Parrott, Jr. and Dorsey Elizabeth Parrott of Greenville, NC; his brothers, Donald Benton Parrott (wife... Greenville, South Carolina Robert "Bob" McBrayer Shoffner 1937 — 2024 Robert "Bob" McBrayer Shoffner passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024 at St Francis Downtown in Greenville, SC. He was 86 years old. Bob was born June 7, 1937 in Raleigh, NC to Robert Worth Shoffner and Kathleen Hord Shoffner. After graduating from Broughton High School in 1955, he attended Davidson College. After 4 years of study, he earned a BS degree in History in 1959. Bob spent his professional life in banking. He married Dorothy "Dotty" in 1961. His love and devotion for Dotty was an example for everyone who met them...always together and always supporting family and friends. The couple was blessed with five children and family was priority. They lived in various places in NC,... 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... Rocky Mount, North Carolina Gene L. Lewis, Sr. 1931 — 2024 ROCKY MOUNT - Gene L. Lewis, Sr., age 92, passed away on April 6, 2024. Born in Henrico County VA on November 10, 1931, he was the son of the late Joseph Abernathy and Anna Dinwiddie Lewis. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Dinwiddie Lewis and his sister, Betty Ann Lasley. Gene was the founder and chairman of Lewis Advertising, Inc. The agency maintains its home office in Rocky Mount NC. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond and a 1953 graduate of Virginia Tech where he obtained a bachelor's degree in science. After serving two years active duty in the U.S. Army as a lieutenant, he spent three years in retail sales. He entered the advertising... Plantation, Florida Stratton King Murphy 1973 — 2024 Stratton King Murphy, 51, of Plantation, Florida, left this earthly life to enter the Kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, April 6, 2024, following a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born on January 21, 1973, in Kenansville, North Carolina to Harry Daniel "Pete" and Lynn Chandler Murphy. Stratton grew up in Rose Hill, North Carolina, and was a graduate of Harrells Christian Academy. From an early age Stratton was committed to doing his very best in all endeavors. At Harrells, he was a Morehead Scholar Nominee, President of the Student Body, and a member of the Quizbowl team. On the football field, Stratton was Quarterback his Senior year and won three State Championships. He also played four... 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
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