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Margaret Stancil Sellers with Maura Stancil.
Courtesy of Stancil Reunion Archive
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Margaret Stancil Sellers, the only daughter and youngest child of Clyde Holland and William Arthur Stancil, died Jan. 12, 2008, in Fairfax, Va. Margaret is survived by daughter Margaret Loy Sellers, step-mother Sidney Stancil, half-brother Edward T. Stancil, half-sister Betty S. Brown, sister-in-law Jean Stancil, nephews Richard Thomas Stancil, Michael Wayne Brown, Wayne Thomas Stancil, Charles Allan Stancil, Stephen Gene Stancil, Justin Worth Stancil, Garrett Stancil and nieces Margaret Rebecca High, Pamela Kaye Stancil Martin, Maura Kate Stancil. Rachel Cameron Brown, Meredith Paige Brown and Ashley Miranda Stancil.
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Thomas Rex Pittman, father of Sandra Annette Pittman
son of Gertrude Stancil Pittman, grandson of Harvey Arthur Stancil, died Friday, March 7, 2008, in the Highsmith-Rainey Memorial Hospital, Fayetteville, N.C.
Tom had two daughters Sandra and Angela, grandchildren Cassidy, Luke, Shelton, Devin. Siblings are Mabel Pittman Wallace, Billy Pittman, 'Mac' George MacArthur Pittman and Anne Pittman Viverette.
Tom attended the 2005 Reunion and brought his grandson Luke. Mabel, Billy, Mac, Anne and spouses attend the 2007 Reunion. Tom was an Air Force veteran.
Tom's wife of 44 years, Carolyn, died in 2005. Tom's funeral was conducted by Rev. Harold Swinson of the Kenly Free Will Baptist Church, on Sunday, March 9, and he was buried on March 10 at Holly Springs Church Cemetery with so many of our kin.
Ann Demko Stancil
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Ann Demko Stancil, mother of "Billy" William Gerald, died at 86 on April 5, 2008, in Fort Myers, Florida. She had a long battled with Alzheimer's disease. She was born Dec. 5, 1921, in St. Anne's County, Maryland. She is survived by son-in-law Robert Clayton Thome, grandsons Christopher Carl Thome, Robert Gerald Stancil, William Justin Stancil and Lucas Elliot Stancil. Her granddaughter Carrie died in 1992 and her daughter Janet died in 2001. Ann met Carl when she was working at a popular restaurant in Washington, D.C. Ann married Carl during WWII on April 4, 1942, in Arlington, Virginia.
William Vester "Pig" Godwin, of the Tempy Ann Branch, widower of Neta Lee Hill, daughter of George Preston Hill, died at 84.
William, of Smithfield, died Wednesday, April 16, 2008. He was born on Oct. 1, 1923, in Johnston County, N.C., to the late Milford and Savannah Bailey Godwin.
William married Neta Lee Hill Aug. 24, 1952. Neta died Dec. 13, 1972, in Mount Airy, NC.
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 17, 2008, in the chapel of Parrish Funeral Home in Princeton, N.C. The Rev. Dennis Pollock officiated.
Burial was Friday, April 18, 2008, in the cemetery at Tee's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, where he was an usher for many years.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lester Godwin and Chester Godwin.
Surviving are his wife, Myrtle Capps Godwin; son, Wayne Godwin of Wilson; daughters, Vicki Godwin of Wilson and Sharon Askew of Kenly; stepsons, David Rose of Smithfield and Ray Rose of Princeton; stepdaughters, Edna Bernheisel of Pine Level, Sue Byrd of Smithfield, Debbie Johnson of Hampstead, and Pat Baine of Pine Level; grandchildren, Dwayne Askew, Crystal Askew, Troy Moore and Dana Moore; stepgrandchildren, Mike Rose, Ricky Rose, Danny Rose, Barry Rose, Jennifer Davis, Kelly Honeycutt, Jim Byrd, Michelle Dixon, Christa Leverette, and Caleb Baine; 19 step-great-grandchildren and one step great-great-grandchild.
Bessie Mae Whitley Stancil of the Samuel Branch, widow of Freeman Durward Stancil died on April 30, 2008, in Wilson, NC. She was born on Feb. 15, 1919, in Wilson County, NC. She is buried in Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson.
Bessie Mae Whitley Stancil
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Bessie is the mother of Delores Roselyn (widow of Lethridge Brown), grandmother of Jeff Brown and Tiffany Brown, who died in 1990), great-grandmother of Justin and Caroline Brown. Jeff's wife is Priscilla (nee Ethridge)
Bessie is the mother of Jerry, mother-in-law of Marcia, grandmother of Brian and Allison. She will be missed by their spouses Paula and Oliver. Bessie was the great-grandmother of Morgan, MacKenzie, and Sarah Stancil, Monica and Ollie Mann, who all attended the 2007 Stancil Reunion. Bessie was the sister-in-law of Thelma Stancil Pipkin, Leland Davis, "Jay" James Elbert Stancil, Betty Stancil, "Chuck" Charles C. Stancil, Judy Stancil, Wayne Stancil, and the aunt of Cynthia Stancil Groff, Leia Stancil Perry, Justyn Perry, Alice Pipkin Parker, Ron Stancil and Cindy Stancil. All but Wayne attended the 2007 Stancil Reunion. The last reunion Bessie was able to attend was in 2004.
Bessie celebrated her 89th birthday on Feb. 15, 2008. She died on April 30, 2008, at her home. Bessie has suffered with declining health for about a year.
Bessie was the daughter of Claude B. and Mary Harriett "Mamie" Barnes
Whitley. She was the third of five children:
Mary, Frances, Bessie, Claude and Ernest. Bessie grew up on a tenant farm in Stantonsburg, Wilson County, NC.
Mutual friends introduced Bessie and Durward.
Bessie's mother, Mamie, adored Durward
from the beginning. Durward was a gentleman and good looking with a
warm, friendly personality. Durward also had a good job. He was working for Brown Oil Co. Bessie and Durward had an immediate attraction and soon were making marriage plans. On
Aug. 6, 1938, they were married by a Justice of the Peace in Wilson, NC. Durward had a car and $30. Durward gave
part of the money to Bessie. They honeymooned in Morehead City on the Carolina Coast Unfortunately the purse was lost
and the honeymoon cut short. They returned to Wilson and their upstairs apartment on West Nash
Street. Shortly after returning, Bessie joined the First Presbyterian Church, the long-time
church of Freeman Elbert Stancil and family.
World War II started and Durward was drafted into the Army. He first served in Denver, Colo.
Once the aptitude tests were given, they saw that Durward was a gifted electrician and used his
skills. He was sent to Chicago, as the military was building up.
When the Marines built their base at Cherry Point, NC, Durward was sent. Durward was transferred
to the Marine Corp. He and Bessie lived in base housing. Bessie took a civilian job,
painting USA insignias on airplanes. Women flew the aircraft in to have this done, as all the men
were overseas. Roselyn was born during this time in Morehead City.
After the war Durward and Bessie returned to Wilson. Durward joined his father, Elbert, in his business, Stancil Refrigeration. Son Jerry was born
in Wilson. In 1956, Elbert retired and Durward established Durward Stancil Inc. and continued in the
refrigeration business.
Durward semi retired. He and Bessie made many memorial
trips, including trips to England Scotland, Germany, France, Portugal, Switzerland, Canada, Alaska,
and Mexico. They wore out five campers traveling around the country! One of Bessie's favorites was a
six-week trip they took to Mexico in a camper. Bessie had the challenge of packing six weeks worth of
groceries and water. Along with other members of the Good Sam Motor Home Club, they rode the
train with their campers from El Paso to the southern part of Mexico. Along the way they stopped
and made side trips with their campers. Shortly before her death,
Bessie delighted in watching a special dance recital put on by great granddaughter Monica Mann, almost
4. Bessie was buried on May 2, 2008, beside her beloved Durward in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Wilson,
NC.
James Ronald Cockrell, husband of Shirley Stancil Cockrell dies. Ronald died at home on Thursday, May 22, 2008, in Kenly, NC. He was the husband
of Shirley Ann Stancil Cockrell, the father of Rhonda, father-in-law of Larry
Rhodes, and grandfather of Jackson Lawrence Rhodes, who was born Feb. 13,
2008.
Ronald was the son-in-law of Ronia Hill Stancil, daughter of Fred and Tempy Ann
Stancil Hill. He was born on July 8, 1933, the son of Avery and Lenora Edwards
Cockrell. Ronald grew up on the farm across the road from Ronia and Stephen
Stancil.
From an early age he knew their daughter Shirley Ann. Ronald and Shirley grew up
attending New Jerusalem Free Will Baptist Church. They both graduated from
Glendale High School.
Ronald joined the Army. He kept in touch with Shirley and romance blossomed.
They were married on March 11, 1960, by a Justice of the Peace in Johnston
County.
Ronald tried his hand at different jobs. Finally he found what he enjoyed doing
and launched the Ronald Cockrell Trucking Company in Kenly. He ran this
successful business for years until his health forced his retirement.
Ronald now had time to pursue his hobby of growing plants. He had a beautiful
yard and spent hours nurturing it.
When his sister-in-law, Alice Stancil Price, fell and broke her arm, Ronald was
right there making sure she had plenty of groceries and other help she needed.
Ronald had the reputation in the neighborhood of being the man you called on in
time of need. He was sweet and kind to everyone. The entire neighborhood knew
they could count on him.
Perhaps this quote from Alice best describes Ronald, "He had a heart made out of
pure gold."
Ronald will be missed by family and friends. He will be remembered for his
random acts of kindness and love of family, church and community.
Visitation will be at the Minshew-Coley Funeral Home, Kenly, NC from 6:30 to 8:30
p.m. on Saturday, May 24, 2008.
The funeral will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2008, at 2 p.m. in The New Jerusalem
Free Will Baptist Church, Kenly, NC.
Louise Stancil
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Louise Stancil, wife of Walter Greene Stancil and mother of Walter Leo Stancil, died at 93 on Sunday, May 25, 2008.
Louise was born Aug. 30, 1914, in Johnston County, N.C. Louise was just a girl of 16 when she slipped off to marry Walter Greene Stancil on Feb. 19, 1929. A justice of the peace officiated.
Louise was the daughter of William Alford and Mary Frances Wallace. She was a beauty with coal black hair and hazel eyes. Louise grew up working on the family farm in Four Oaks Township. Louise attended Selma High School.
Louise was a charter member of the First Christian Advent Church of Four Oaks. When she married Walter, she became step-mother to his three children; Esse, Sadie and Tommy. Only Tommy was still living at home. Tommy was just 14 months younger than Louise. Soon Tommy finished high school and left.
Louise and Walter had three children. Walter Leo, the oldest was born on March 12, 1931, Frances Jean was born February 1934 and Jewel was born May 5, 1936. Louise buried all three of her children. Leo died on Nov. 16, 2002. Frances Jean was killed in an automobile accident on July 6, 1935, and Jewel, born with health problems, died on August 5, 1936.
Louise and Walter moved back to Louise's home for a time and left again, depending on Walter's painting business. They also lived in Durham but always returned to Johnston County.
Leo married Peggy Bailey on Dec. 5, 1952. Louise delighted in being a grandmother to Robert and David. Ruth Ann was born in 1961.
Louise and Walter split up in 1959. Louise was able to manage quite well. Louise worked for 13 years at Carolina Packers, a meat company, in Smithfield. In 1963, Louise and her sister Lucille opened a restaurant, The Saratoga Grill. Following this Louise worked in several restaurants including Massengill Bar B Q in Smithfield.
Louise had a beautiful rose garden, the envy of many. She was very proud of her perfect pink roses. Louise had a small vegetable garden.Louise had an extra close bond with her granddaughter Ruth Ann and her family, husband Neal, and daughter Cathy. Louise lived with them from 1999 until 2004. During Louise's last few years she lived with her sister, Lucille, in Saratoga, NC, and in the Wilmed Nursing Home, Wilson. She died in Wilson Memorial Hospital.
Louise planned her own funeral. She was buried in a white gown with matching robe. Louise requested no flowers. Rev. Yates Webb of the Advent Christian Church in Wilson was selected to conduct her graveside service at Barbour's Chapel Church Cemetery, Johnston County. Louise will be missed by her daughter-in-law Peggy, grandchildren Robert Stancil and his wife Barbara who live in Montgomery, Texas, David Stancil of Stantonsburg and Ruth Ann Stancil Miller and her husband, Neal live in Clinton. Louise's great grandchildren are Abigail Stancil, Jonathan Stancil, Jason Stancil and Catherine Nicole Miller.
A fond memory Lucille has of her sister Louise, is playing together under a shade tree. They made a playhouse out of tobacco twine and stobs for their corn shuck dolls fashioned by their ma. Corn silk was added for hair.
Louise will be remembered for her kindness, loyalty, and unselfish love for family and friends. She was happiest when cooking and serving good food to those dear to her. Louise was famous for her buttermilk biscuits and chicken pastry. Smells of good food permeated from her kitchen and all were welcomed.
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Thelma Mae Bailey, Tempy Ann Branch, widow of Willie Artis "Bill" Bailey, dies.
Thelma Mae Bailey was the daughter of Jefferson Hadley and Pearly Bunn Bailey. She was born on April 8, 1928, in Wilson County. She grew up on a family tobacco farm in the Old Field Township of Wilson County, NC. Thelma was the youngest of five children. She graduated from Rock Ridge High School.
Thelma married Willie Artis "Bill" Bailey, son of Delia and Radford Bailey and grandson of Tempy Ann Stancil. Bill became a step-dad to her daughter, Pamela Joy Denton.
Thelma's sister-in-laws includes Sudie Bailey Sullivan, Lois Bailey Rose and Vickie Sullivan Bailey. Nieces and nephews include Bruce Narron, Gladys Narron Alford, Ella Narron Everette, Willis Narron, Hilda Johnson Aldrick, Albert Johnson Jr., James Johnson, Charles Johnson, Bobby Ray Davis, Billy Ray Sullivan, Eloise Bailey Edwards, Jeanette Bailey Locklear, Archie Wayne Bailey, Donnie Rose, Tonya Rose Crocker, Sandra Bailey Benson, Johnnie Fletcher Bailey and Delia Bailey Wagner.
Thelma's first job was at Bissette's Drug Store in Wilson, NC.
Later she worked for Lawyers in Smithfield. Thelma married Warren Denton and they had a daughter Pamela Joy. This marriage did not last.
Thelma met Bill at Brookhaven, a country store located in the Parkers Island Community of Sims, NC. They courted for a time and when they decided to get married, drove to Dillon, SC, like so many other relatives. They were married on March 11, 1967.
Thelma was an accomplished seamstress.
She sewed fancy dresses for Pam including her prom dress. Thelma also grew a large vegetable garden and froze many vegetables. She was an excellent cook and Pam loved her fried chicken and cubed steak. Her biscuits were enjoyed almost every day.
Wilson County decided to build the Buckhorn Reservoir in the path of Thelma and Bill's house. In 1973 Thelma and Bill's house was jacked up and moved about a mile up the road.
Thelma worked at Devil Dog, a garment factory. Her sister-in-law Sallie Bailey Davis also worked there. Thelma enjoyed reading and keeping up with the news. She subscribed to both the Wilson Times and the Kenly News.
Thelma became a widow when Bill died of cancer on Dec. 28, 1995. He was buried in the Bailey Family Cemetery.
Thelma enjoyed country music and was partial to George Strait. The movie about his life, Pure Country, was a favorite. The title was taken from one of his most popular hits. JAG was the one TV program Thelma did not want to miss.
Wednesdays were special to Thelma and Pam. They met in Wilson eating at Thelma's favorite restaurants, Parker's Barbeque. Thelma could never get enough of Parker's delicious ice tea. Pam and Thelma spoke every night. These conversations keep them extra close.
Thelma loved dogs and cats and had many of them over the years. Her last dog was a cute blackish brown fice dog named Squeaky. Lucky, a short hair gray tabby with white markings, was the last of many house cats. Several years ago one beloved cat bit her and she landed in the hospital for several days. Thelma made a full recovery and all was forgiven.
The church of Thelma's choice was Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church. Thelma was a faithful visitor to family and friends. She was a frequent visitor at the nursing home where sister-in-law Sudie resides. Thelma also stopped in to visit sister-in-law Lois and brother-in-law Fletcher. She greeted all with a cheerful word and ready smile. Her visits were cherished.
Thelma had beaten leukemia in 2003. In April of 2008 Thelma became ill and entered Wilson Medical Center. Doctors discovered she had Lymphoma. Doctors were optimistic Thelma could beat this too. It was not to be. Thelma was never able to leave the hospital.
Thelma died on June 12, 2008. She was buried in the Bailey Family Cemetery beside Bill.
Rev. Lewis Godwin, of the Mt. Zion Free Will Baptist Church, Kenly, officiated at the Graveside services on June 14, 2008.
Thelma leaves a legacy of love and caring for others.
Elizabeth Anna "Isabel" Gorski Renfrow, George Ira Branch, wife of "Jimmy" Donald Eugene Renfrow, mother of Donna and mother-in-law of Robert Burns, died at 79 on Monday, July 7, 2008, at Williamansett Care Center in Chicopee, Mass. She was born July 4, 1929, in Chicopee. Isabel was the daughter of Thomas and Anna Ogorzalek Gorski. Isabel is grandmother of Alexis and Nicholas. After high school, Isabel was employed by the Spaulding Factory. She stitched baseballs. She is buried in the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Agawam, MA.
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Hester Delbridge Narron, husband of Joan Ellison Narron; ex-husband of Esther Marie Godwin Narron; father of Cynthia N. Philemon, and her husband Arnold Philemon; and Delbridge E. Narron; died at 75 on July 15, 2008, at his home. He was born August 7, 1932, in Johnston County, N.C. He is the son of the late Alvin Lloyd and Addie O'Neal Narron. He is the grandfather to Avery W. Philemon. He is buried in Boiling Springs Memorial Gardens.
Claire Bailey, Tempy Ann Branch, sister of Eloise Bailey Edwards, Jeanette Bailey Locklear and Archie Wayne Bailey, died at 62 on July 24, 2008, in Smithfield, Johnston, North Carolina. Claire was born July 10, 1946. She is the oldest child of the late Archie Radford and Pauline Bailey. Claire is buried in the Bailey Family Cemetery in Johnston County, North Carolina.
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Gladys Narron Liles Alford, Tempy Ann Branch, wife of Billy Leroy Alford; mother of Diane Alford McConnell, and husband Hal; and David Wilbert Liles; and sister of Bruce Narron, and wife Judy; Ella Narron Everett, and husband Bob; Willis Narron and wife Elaine; died at 71 on Oct. 6, 2008, at Nash Medical Center in Rocky Mount, after battling cancer for several years. She was born on Nov. 19, 1936, in Johnston County, N.C. She is daughter of the late Willard and Annie Bailey Narron; and sister of the late Rexall Narron, Wallace Narron and Evonne Narron. She is grandmother to Lauren Ashley Liles, Kevin Johnson and Jason Scott McConnell and great-grandmother to Kevin Michael & Matthew James Johnson. Gladys was married to Bill for 42 years. She loved to use her mother's Singer treadle sewing machine. Gladys is buried at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
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Pluma Esther Stancil Sullivan, Alvin Branch, mother of Carolyn Esther Sullivan Eakes, and her husband De; and sister of Virginia Stancil Fulghum; Glenn Stancil; Donell Stancil and wife Lou; died at 90 on Oct. 18, 2008, at the Avante Nursing Center in Wilson, North Carolina. Pluma was born on Oct. 10, 1918. She is the oldest daughter of the late Esther Ann Peedin and Alvin Roscoe Stancil; widow of Clement Benjamin Sullivan; and sister of the late Vernard Alvin Stancil; and the late Beulah Stancil Mercer. She is grandmother of Kevin Eakes. Pluma was musical. She sang and played the piano. Pluma played the pump organ piano for Center Ridge Presbyterian Church services for many years, beginning when she was quite young. The last Reunion she attended was in 2004. She is buried next to Clement in the Stoney Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
Danny Gene Narron, son of Ishmael Narron and the late Mildred Hill Narron; and brother of Worth Narron, Kenneth Narron and Angela Narron Wiggins, died at 53 on Oct. 24, 2008, at Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, North Carolina. He was born on March 26, 1955, in Wake County. Mildred is Arnettie's granddaughter. He is buried in Kenly Cemetery in Kenly, North Carolina.
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Glenn Warren Stancil, Alvin Branch, father of Wayne Alphus Stancil, and wife Wanda; and brother of Virginia Stancil Fulghum and Donell Franklin Stancil, and wife Lou; and daughter-in-law Joan Stancil; died at 83 on Oct. 27, 2008. Glenn was born Nov. 30, 1924. He is the oldest son of the late Esther Ann Peedin and Alvin Roscoe Stancil; widower of Erma Lee Stancil; father of Cecil Warren, who died Dec. 11, 2007; and brother of Pluma Stancil Sullivan, who died Oct. 18, 2008; Vernard Alvin Stancil; and Beulah Stancil Mercer. He is grandfather of Rodney Warren Stancil, and wife Candace; Ginger Stancil Williams and husband Tommy; Adam Wayne Stancil; Cretini Stancil McCall, and husband Marshall; Garrett Stancil; Chase Stancil; Tyler and Victoria Williams. Glenn and his brother Donell are credited with preserving the one room Boyette Slave House that was probably built during the 1830s and used as school from 1890 until 1910. On Nov. 4, 2007, Glenn, Donell and Cecil were honored when the baseball field at Glendale-Chapel Recreational Park was named Stancil Field in their honor. Glenn worked tirelessly along with Donell to keep our Stancil Cemetery in top shape. He is buried beside Erma Lee in the Center Ridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery in the Glendale Community of Johnston County.
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Virginia Penny Stancil Fulghum, Alvin Branch, sister of Donell Franklin Stancil, and wife Lou, died at 87 on Dec. 16, 2008, in the Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, North Carolina. She was born on Nov. 4, 1921, in Johnston County. She is the youngest daughter of the late Alvin Roscoe and Esther Ann Peedin Stancil; widow of "Jim" James Alton Fulghum; sister of the late Glenn Warren Stancil, who died Oct. 27, 2008; Pluma Esther Stancil Sullivan, who died on Oct.18, 2008; Vernard Alvin Stancil; and Beulah Stancil Mercer. She is buried beside Jim in the Center Ridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery in the Glendale Community.