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2016 Obituaries
Virginia Eloise Hill Sidelinger Donell Franklin Stancil
Arnold Thomas Stancil Gerald Johnson
Theodore Rudolph Kalikookala Stancil Susan Stancil Plyler
James Roger Viverette Jackie Pittman
Johnnie Jean Hooks Pittman Gloria Maxine Stancil Wood
Rhonda Michelle Lucas Harrington  

January 2016

Virginia Eloise Hill Sidelinger, Jan. 21, 2016

March 9, 1929-Jan. 21, 2016

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Virginia Eloise Hill Sidelinger
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Virginia Eloise Hill Sidelinger, Tempy Ann Branch, wife of Wayne Elwin Sidelinger; mother of Steven Lee Sidelinger and wife Charla; Michael Wayne Sidelinger and wife Adrianna; Lyndon Earl Sidelinger and wife Jennifer; and Nancy Eloise Sidelinger Herring and husband Jamie; died at 86 on Jan. 21, 2016, in Wilson, North Carolina. She was born March 9, 1929. She is the daughter of the late Millard and Zilphia Stancil Hill, sister of the late Vernon "Jim" Fletcher Hill, Mavis Cassandra Hill Godwin, Hazel Hill Crocker Wright, Beatrice LaRue Hill Renfrow and grandmother of the late Sara Elizabeth Sidelinger. She is the grandmother of Richard Lee Sidelinger, Rebecca Michelle Sidelinger, Lauren Melissa Sidelinger, Sarah Catherine Sidelinger, Emilie Elizabeth Sidelinger, Carolyn Grace Sidelinger, Victoria Hope Herring and Troy Alexander Herring. Eloise and Wayne ran The Antique Barn in Wilson for years.


February 2016

Donell Franklin Stancil, Feb. 15, 2016

July 3, 1932-Feb. 15, 2016

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Donell Franklin Stancil
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Donell Franklin Stancil, Alvin Branch, husband of Lou, father of Vann, grandfather of Andrew and Rebecca, died at 83 on Feb.15, 2016. He was the last living grandchild of John Thomas and Delanie Sasser Stancil. He was born July 3, 1932. He is the son of the late Alvin and Esther Narron Stancil, the brother of the late Beulah Lindolph Stancil Mercer, husband Flave; Pluma Esther Stancil Sullivan, husband Clement; Virginia Penny Stancil Fulghum, husband James; Vernard Alvin Stancil, wife Magdalene; and Glenn Warren Stancil, wife Erma Lee. Donell grew up on a farm in the Glendale Community of Johnston County and was a farmer his entire life. Donell and Glenn cared for the Stancil Cemetery for over 50 years before handing it over to Glenn's son, Wayne Stancil, Cecil's son, Rodney Stancil and Wayne's son-in-law, Marshall McCall. Donell spearheaded efforts to make the cemetery as maintenance free as possible. Donations and Donell's knowledge and supervision made this a lasting tribute to the Stancil Family. Donell was a great supporter of the annual Stancil Reunion. Throughout his life, he only missed two reunions. In 2011, Donell was recognized by the Stancil Reunion with a plaque for 50 years of service and dedication. Throughout the years he served as treasurer. He is buried in the Center Ridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery.


Arnold Thomas Stancil, Feb. 16, 2016

March 2, 1943-Feb. 16, 2016

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Arnold Thomas Stancil
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Arnold "Arnie" Thomas Stancil, Henry Branch, father of Ramona Lynn Stancil Decker and husband Dan; and Steven Arnold Stancil and wife Sara; brother of George Lee Stancil and wife Marilyn; and Phillip Justin Stancil and wife Grace, died at 72 on February 16, 2016, at the Munson Hospice House in Traverse City, Michigan, following a heart attack. He was born March 2, 1942, in Grayling, Michigan. He is the son of the late Tommy and Georgianna Olson Stancil; brother of the late Anemari Stancil. He is the grandfather of Michael Freese, Kristen Freese, Joshua Freese, Parker Stancil, Payton Stancil and Sydney Stancil.


Gerald Johnson, Feb. 22, 2016

Dec. 26, 1951-Feb. 22, 2016

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Gerald Johnson
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Robert Gerald Johnson, Henry Branch, husband of Sarah Ann Bass Johnson; father of Amy Johnson Peedin, and husband Shannon; and brother of Connie Johnson Moore, and husband Ray; Marsha Johnson Barfield; Renee Johnson Futch, and husband Chris; and Joseph Raymond Johnson; died at 64 on Feb. 22, 2016, in the SECU (State Employees' Credit Union) Hospice House of Smithfield, North Carolina. He was born Dec. 26, 1951, in Wilson, North Carolina. He is the oldest son of the late William Robert and Mary Frances Pope Johnson. He is the grandfather of Carly Sara Peedin and Chloe Elizabeth Peedin. He is buried in Buried in Carter’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.


June 2016

Theodore Rudolph Kalikookala Stancil, June 30, 2016

March 31, 1935-June 30, 2016

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Ted Stancil
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Theodore Rudolph Kalikookala Stancil, Henry Branch, father of Guy Shane Kekaa Stancil and wife Marion; Mark Wayne Kalikookala Stancil and wife Cathy; Scott Blane Kalani Stancil and wife Roseann; Charmaine Kekahaualani Stancil Lime and husband Angel Michael; Michael Dane Kenui Stancil and wife Deena, Danielle Stancil Flavin, Tammy-Lynn Uilani Stancil; and brother of Douglas Randolph Mahealani Stancil Sr. and Kathleen Muliwai Yvonne Stancil Akau; died at 81 on June 30, 2016, in Kailua, Hawaii. Ted was born March 31, 1935, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Ted is the oldest son of the late Frances Kanahola DeMella Stancil Peoples and George Guy Stancil. He is the grandfather of Guy Shane Kekaa Stancil Jr., Malia Stancil, Kealohikehau Shalen Jorelle Stancil, Kellen Kyle Kalikookala Stancil, Kean Cavell Kamana Stancil, Kolby Stancil, Stephanie Stancil, Salisa Lehuanani Stancil Lime Cajuro and husband David, Nani Renee Kekahaualani Lime, Michael Angel Keliiahiopuni Lime, John Blane Kenui Stancil, Cody Dane Kalikooala Stancil, Ulana Flavin, Keoniana Flavin and Zachary Kealiipiikalani Stancil. In 1957, Ted was a specialty worker Hon Construction and Draying. Theodore was also an employee of Peoples 11th Frame Cocktail Lounge. His ashes were scattered at the Stancil Cemetery in Kenly, North Carolina.


August 2016

Susan Stancil Plyler, Aug. 15, 2016

Feb. 8, 1954-Aug. 15, 2016

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Susan Plyler
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Susan Stancil Plyler, Samuel Branch, wife of Brent Plyler; daughter of Muriel and Ray Stancil; sister of Sharon Stancil Howard, husband Brad; and Melissa "Missy" Stancil Pflaeging, died at 62 on Aug. 15, 2016, in Scotland Memorial Hospital, Laurinburg, North Carolina. Susan was born February 8, 1954, in Wilson, NC. She is buried in Spring Hill Cemetery in Wagram, N.C. Over the years Susan worked in real estate, was a paralegal and spent over 20 years in the title insurance industry. Susan was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010.


James Roger “J.R.” Viverette, Aug. 27, 2016

May 16, 1935-Aug. 27, 2016

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James Roger Viverette
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James Roger “J.R.” Viverette, Harvey Branch, husband of Anne Pittman Viverette; father of Patricia Ann Viverette Phillips; Roger Allen Viverette, and wife Debbie; Ronnie Glen Viverette, and wife Connie; Vicky H. Bradley, and husband Ernie; and Marsha H. Farrell, and husband, Greg; and brother of Betty Viverette Pollard, and husband Wayne; died at 81 on Aug. 27, 2016, in Wilson, North Carolina. He was born May 16, 1935, in Nash County, North Carolina. He is the son of the late Jimmie Melton and Estell “Stella” Vick Viverette; father of a late infant daughter; brother of the late Robert Earl Viverette; Franklin Roosevelt Viverette; Jimmy Viverette; and Nancy Viverette Strickland. He is the grandfather of Angela P. Webb, and husband Greg; Kelly V. Gary, and husband Mike; Kristin N. Viverette, and fiancé Shayne Stanley; Les Bass, and wife Beth; Abby Nicole Farrell. In 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Army while the Korean War was raging. After 2 years of active duty, he joined the Army Reserves for eight years and then received an honorable discharge. James and Anne attended many Stancil Reunions. James's death was unexpected and a shock to family and friends. He had a heart attack while driving. Attempts to save him failed.

September 2016

Jacqueline ”Jackie” Underwood Pittman, Sept. 3, 2016

April 24, 1931-Sept. 3, 2016

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Jackie Underwood Pittman
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Jacqueline ”Jackie” Underwood Pittman, Harvey Branch, wife of Bill Royce Pittman; mother of Gail Pittman and Tim Pittman; and sister of Doris Trabant and Marcia Vail, and husband George; died at 85 on Sept. 3, 2016, in Clayton, North Carolina. She was born April 24, 1931. She is the grandmother of Alexandra Elise Pittman and Capt. Jordan Lee Pittman. Jackie spent the last few years in Gabriel Manor, an assisted living facility in Clayton. Bill was very devoted to Jackie. He visited her daily. She is buried in Montlawn Memorial Park, Raleigh, N.C.


Johnnie Jean Pittman, Sept. 25, 2016

Dec. 16, 1938-Sept. 25, 2016

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Johnnie Jean Pittman
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Johnnie Jean Hooks Pittman, Harvey Branch, mother of Kandy Jean Pittman, died at 77 on Sept. 25, 2016. Johnnie Johnnie Jean was born on Dec. 16, 1938, in Wayne County, North Carolina. She is the widow of H. A. Pittman; and the daughter of the late John Henry Hooks and Beatrice Lorena Holland. She is the grandmother of John Zachary Axsom and Matthew John Buchanan. She grew up on a farm in the Great Swamp Community of Wayne County, North Carolina. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, Hampton, Virginia. Johnnie Jean was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor in April. She is buried in Peninsula Memorial Park.


November 2016

Gloria Maxine Stancil Wood, Nov. 23, 2016

Oct. 29, 1926-Nov. 23, 2016

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Gloria Maxine Stancil Wood
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Gloria Maxine Stancil Wood, Josiah Branch, wife of James "Jim" Pennington Wood; mother of Charles "Chuck" Woodward Moore II, and his wife Kathy; and sister of Paul Edwin Stancil; died at 90 on Nov. 23, 2016, in hospice. Maxine was born on Oct. 29, 1926, in Nashville, North Carolina. She is the daughter of the late Leumos Waverly Stancil; mother of the late Timothy Levi Burgess; sister of the late Billie Jean Stancil Rowles; James "Jimmy" Harding Stancil; and Harold Stancil. She is the grandmother of Philip Levi Burgess, Tristan Charles Moore and Nicholas "Nick" Jurgen Moore. She married Charles Woodward Moore on June 26, 1946; Willard Levi Burgess on Jan. 27, 1951; George Edward "Eddie" Wilson in April 1963; John Munro Sweeney in April 1969; and James "Jim" Pennington Wood on Jan. 21, 1990. Maxine had spent her last few months in hospice near Fort Lauderdale.


December 2016

Rhonda Lucas Harrington, Dec. 19, 2016

Dec. 17, 1972-Dec. 19, 2016

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Rhonda Michelle Lucas Harrington
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Rhonda Michelle Lucas Harrington, Tempy Ann Branch, daughter of Phillip “Phil” C. and Susan Diane Bunn Lucas; wife of James “Jim” Patterson Harrington; mother of twin daughters Hannah Patterson Harrington and Hailey Bunn Harrington; died at 44 at home surrounded by her family Dec. 19, 2016, in Lake Jackson, Texas. Rhonda was born on Dec. 17, 1972, in Wilson. She became a dental hygienist. She is buried in Evergreen Memorial Park in Wilson.

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