north carolina conference of the united methodist church...

T h e N o r t h C a r o l i n a C o n f e r e n c e 2 0 1 1 J o u r n a l314

N o r t h C a r o l i n a C o n f e r e n c e o f t h e U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h

Historical Records

• Memoria l Ser v ice Bul let in

• Memoirs

• Rol l of Deceased

• H istor ical Statement

T h e N o r t h C a r o l i n a C o n f e r e n c e 2 0 1 1 J o u r n a l 315

Memorial Service and All Saints Celebration North Carolina Annual Conference

Thursday, June 16, 2011 • 10:45 A.M.

Prelude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Benedictus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alec Rowley

*Processional Hymn . . . . . . Sing with All the Saints in Glory . . . . . . . . . . . . . UMH # 702

1) Sing with all the saints in glory, sing the resurrection song! Death and sorrow, earth's dark story, to the former days belong. All around the clouds are breaking, soon the storms of time shall cease; in God's likeness we, awaking, know the everlasting peace.

2) O what glory, far exceeding all that eye has yet perceived! Holiest hearts, for ages pleading, never that full joy conceived. God has promised, Christ prepares it, there on high our welcome waits. Every humble spirit shares it; Christ has passed th'eternal gates.

3) Life eternal! heaven rejoices; Jesus lives, who once was dead. Join we now the deathless voices; child of God, lift up your head!Patriarchs from the distant ages, saints all longing for their heaven, prophets, psalmists, seers, and sages, all await the glory given.

*Call to Worship

Liturgist: Come, you saints of God! Worship the Lord, our King.

All: We gather in the presence of Jesus and in communion with all the saints of God.

Liturgist: Come and drink from the fountain of living water.

All: We worship the Holy One, the Almighty, the Lord, and our thirsts arequenched.

Liturgist: Blessed be the Lord, now and forever!

All: We will bless the name of the Lord. We will praise our great God with all thehosts of heaven!

[*stand as you are able]

-3-


Opening Prayer:

God of the ages, we praise You for all your servants who have done justice, loved mercy,and walked humbly with You. We praise You for all who have sought Your newcreation, and who, by their lives of discipleship, have shown a steadfast faith and led usto Jesus. We thank You for our loved ones who have finished their race, and we pray thatwith them, we may follow in the way of Christ, and come to dwell in Your holy city,sharing the inheritance of all the saints. This we ask through Your Son, Jesus, who livesand reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

*Hymn of Praise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Revelation Song* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paige Hartsellwith Responsive Readings from Revelation 5:6-10, 7:9-17

Liturgist: And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I sawa Lamb standing, as though it had been slain. And he went and took the scroll from theright hand of him who was seated on the throne. And when he had taken the scroll, thefour living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding aharp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And they sang anew song, saying,

All: “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain,and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and languageand people and nation, and you have made them a kingdom and priests to ourGod, and they shall reign on the earth.”

Liturgist: Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and theelders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands ofthousands, saying with a loud voice,

All: “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdomand might and honor and glory and blessing!”

Liturgist: And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and inthe sea, and all that is in them, saying,

All: “To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor andglory and might forever and ever!”

[All Sing]1) Worthy is the Lamb who was slain,

Holy, Holy, is He. Sing a new song, to him who sits on Heaven's mercy seat. [repeat]

-4-


Chorus:Holy, Holy, Holy Is the Lord God Almighty Who was, and is, and is to come.With all creation I sing Praise to the King of Kings, You are my everything And I will adore You.

2) Clothed in rainbows of living color Flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder Blessing and honor, strength and glory and power be to You the only wise King. (Chorus)

Liturgist: And the four living creatures said, “Amen!” and the elders fell down andworshiped… After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number,from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throneand before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands, andcrying out with a loud voice,

All: “Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”

Liturgist: And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders andthe four living creatures, and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God,saying,

All: “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and powerand might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”

Liturgist: Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, clothed in whiterobes, and from where have they come?” I said to him, “Sir, you know.” And he said to me,“These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes andmade them white in the blood of the Lamb.

All: “Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in histemple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence. They shallhunger no more, neither thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor anyscorching heat. For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, andhe will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear fromtheir eyes.”

-5-


[All Sing]3) Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder

At the mention of your name. Jesus your name is power Breath, and living water Such a marvelous mystery.

Chorus:Holy, Holy, Holy Is the Lord God Almighty Who was, and is, and is to come.With all creation I sing Praise to the King of Kings You are my everything And I will adore You.

Resting in the Promises of Jesus

Liturgist 1: The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down ingreen pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

Liturgist 2: I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Iknow my sheep and my sheep know me – just as the Father knows me and Iknow the Father – and I lay down my life for the sheep. I give them eternal life,and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.

Liturgist 1: He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for hisname's sake.

Liturgist 2: Come to me, all who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Takemy yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, andyou will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Liturgist 1: Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear noevil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Liturgist 2: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the worldgives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. And surely I amwith you always, to the very end of the age.

Liturgist 1: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thouanointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Liturgist 2: In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.I have come that you might have life and have it abundantly. Whoever believesin me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.

-6-


Liturgist 1: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I willdwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Liturgist 2: Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In myFather's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that Igo to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I willcome again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.

Special Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I Will Rise** . . . . . . . Dan Rush and Paige Hartsell

Sermon Scripture . . . . . . . . . . . I Corinthians 15: 50-58 . . . . Bishop Hope Morgan Ward

Sermon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intertwined . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop Ward

*Hymn of Response . . . . . . . . . . . . For All the Saints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UMH #711

1) For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia, Alleluia!

Bishop Gwinn:We gather today to praise God as we celebrate and remember those who faithfullyserved the Lord and now rest in the light of God’s eternal love. Their light remainsforever with us and their example leads us on to Jesus.

*Hymn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For All the Saints

2) Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; thou in the darkness drear, their one true light.Alleluia, Alleluia!

-7-


The Reading of the Names(A candle is lit and a bell tolls for each name. As the bell sounds, family and friends are invited to stand in honor

of the deceased. You may be seated at the sounding of the following bell.)

Clergy who died since last Annual Conference

John Sanders Pearsall, Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 2, 2010

Camille Ogle Yorkey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 13, 2010

Percy Ray Phillips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 25, 2010

John Clifton Lupton, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 10, 2010

Todd Stephen Krueger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 16, 2010

Samuel Duncan McMillan III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 25, 2010

Jack Monroe Benfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 8, 2010

Allen Cleveland Edens, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 24, 2010

Angus McKay Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 12, 2010

Sam Jones Womack, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 2, 2011

Russell W. Conner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 3, 2011

Edgar Earl Whitley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 8, 2011

Henry Arthur Bizzell, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 21, 2011

Harold Franklin Leatherman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 1, 2011

George Franklin Blanchard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 16, 2011

Argel Harold Payne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1, 2011

Lonnie Dale Hedrick, Sr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 8, 2011

Remembrance of Bishop EdwardsBishop Marion Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 24, 2011

Hymn of Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . For All the Saints

4) O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, Alleluia!

-8-


Spouses of Clergy who have died since last Annual ConferenceLucille Jones Chaffin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 24, 2010

Louise Brown Lancaster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 9, 2010

Moeine Weaver Wiggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 10, 2010

Jodie Casner Marshburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 18, 2010

Raymond Allen Vitkus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 25, 2010

Elizabeth Ann Strauss Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 9, 2010

Lina W. Eubanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 5, 2010

Ruth Cullipher Boone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 29, 2010

Pauline Winslow Bundy Methvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 3, 2010

Wilma Frances Wright Leatherman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 10, 2010

Bernice Salter Lupton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 2, 2011

Dorothy Anne Latham Sparrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 30, 2011

Iva Harris Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 7, 2011

Hymn of Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . For All the Saints

6) From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, Alleluia!

Prayer of CommendationO God, all that You have given us is Yours.As You first gave these faithful servants and friends to us,So now we give them back to You. Receive them, Lord, into Your arms of mercy.Raise them up with all Your people.Receive us also, and raise us into new life.Help us so love and serve You in this worldthat we may enter into Your joy in the world to come.We pray this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

-9-


*Closing Hymn . . . . . . . . . . Crown Him with Many Crowns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UMH #327

1) Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne, Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee, and hail him as thy matchless King through all eternity.

2) Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o'er the grave, and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save. His glories now we sing, who died, and rose on high, who died, eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die.

3) Crown him the Lord of love; behold his hands and side,

those wounds, yet visible above, in beauty glorified. All hail, Redeemer, hail! For thou hast died for me; thy praise and glory shall not fail throughout eternity.

*Benediction

Postlude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saints of God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. David Witt

-10-

WORSHIP LEADERS

Liturgists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Reverend Edgar DeJesusThe Reverend Diane Christianson

Preacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop Hope Morgan Ward

Organist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. David Witt

Song Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Reverend Kelli Sorg

Musicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southern Pines UMC Praise BandMr. Dan Rush

Ms. Paige Hartsell

* Revelation Song recorded by Kari JobeWords and Music: Jennie Lee Riddle © 2004 Gateway Create Publishing, admin. Integrity Music, Inc. CCLI:1250028

**I Will Rise recorded by Chris TomlinWords and Music: Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Louie Giglio, Matt Maher © 2008 Vamos Publishing,worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, spiritandsong.com CCLI: 1250028

-11-

WORSHIP LEADERS

Liturgists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Reverend Edgar DeJesusThe Reverend Diane Christianson

Preacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bishop Hope Morgan Ward

Organist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mr. David Witt

Song Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Reverend Kelli Sorg

Musicians . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southern Pines UMC Praise BandMr. Dan Rush

Ms. Paige Hartsell

* Revelation Song recorded by Kari JobeWords and Music: Jennie Lee Riddle © 2004 Gateway Create Publishing, admin. Integrity Music, Inc. CCLI:1250028

**I Will Rise recorded by Chris TomlinWords and Music: Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Louie Giglio, Matt Maher © 2008 Vamos Publishing,worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, spiritandsong.com CCLI: 1250028

-11-


JACK MONROE BENFIELD1937-2010

Jack Monroe Benfield, Pastor Emeritus of Garner UMC, was born on January 8, 1937 in Statesville, NC to George Richard and Mildred Parlier Benfield. When he was four, the family moved to Newton, NC where he grew up, attending First UMC and graduating from Newton-Conover High School. His call to ministry was unexpected and profound at age fifteen.

Jack was a regional finalist for the Angier B. Duke Scholarship to Duke University and was offered a scholarship to cover tuition and fees. Not being able to afford the remaining costs, he turned it down. High Point College offered the needed scholarship assistance and had a strong program for pre-ministerial students. God’s hand was at work. At the beginning of Jack’s sophomore year (1956), he met an incoming freshman named Jane Wrenn Coates from Garner, NC. They both graduated in May 1959 and were married June 13, 1959. Thus began a loving ministry team. Jack was always quick to tell you that Jane was his supporter and companion in ministry.

After a year and a half of seminary, Jack was diagnosed with glaucoma. Because of the conditions of his eyes, he was told he would be blind by middle age. His District Superintendent suggested he might consider a career in counseling. Subsequently, he was placed on special appointment to the North Carolina Commission for the Blind where he served for six years as a counselor and later as the Raleigh District Supervisor. During this time he completed his education requirement through the Conference Course of Study, was ordained Deacon then Elder in full, completed a Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, preached often at different churches and served three short interims. With eyes stable, God led him back to pastoral ministry.

Jack’s 45 years under episcopal appointment also include Harper’s Charge (Lenoir) and Wesley Chapel (Troutman), in the Western North Carolina Conference. In the North Carolina Conference, he served Trinity (Franklin Co.), Spring Hill (Harnett Co.), Spring Valley/Flat Rock (Vance Co.), Kenansville Parish (which he successfully established to include Kenansville, Wesley, Serecta and Woodland churches in Duplin Co.), Fremont, Apex, Zebulon, Westminster (Kinston) and First UMC in Henderson. He also served Garner as an associate (1972-73) and a short interim as Senior Pastor in 2000.

Jack served in several District and Conference capacities. Since the mid-1970’s, he was a designated mentoring pastor to candidates for full-time ministry. He was selected as a delegate to the 1980 General and Jurisdictional Conferences.

Jack and Jane moved to Garner in June 2000 after a heart condition he had battled since 1981 forced him to retire. He remained active at Garner UMC – singing, teaching, preaching as often as he could and volunteering to serve the community and church where needed – until a stroke took his life on November 8, 2010. The response following his death was a testimony to the life he lived, sharing his faith, love, wisdom, guidance, comfort and sense of humor with all he met.

He leaves his wife, Jane, and two daughters, Terri Leeman and husband Jerry (Raleigh) and Susan Feuerstein and husband Lewis (Holly Springs). He also leaves five grandchildren – Shannon Ritchie and husband Carl (Durham), Emily Feuerstein, Evan Philmon, Eric Feuerstein, Ryan Jackson Philmon, a brother, R.Allen Benfield (Rocky Mount), and two step-grandchildren Cory and Zac Leeman. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Douglas R. Benfield (d.March 2010), and an infant daughter.

Jack was a devoted and loving servant, husband, daddy, granddaddy and friend who served through his last day (as he had hoped) and passed peacefully.

Submitted by the family.

HENRY ARTHUR BIZZELL, JR.1928 - 2011

Henry A. Bizzell, Jr., was born at Newton Grove, Sampson County, North Carolina, July 25, 1928, the son of Henry Arthur and Ruth Hudson Bizzell. He died Monday, February 21, 2011, at Rolling Ridge Retirement Center in Newton Grove.

Henry graduated from Trinity College at Duke University and received his M.Div. from Duke Divinity School. In addition to being a loving husband and father, Henry served as a faithful minister in the United Methodist Church of the North Carolina Conference for over forty years.


He married Grace Pow at Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina, October 31, 1965. Grace was a Baptist Christian education before their marriage and also had served with the Peace Corps in Sengal, Africa. Henry and Grace were a team in ministry with her faithful support and leadership evident in the churches they served.

To this union was born a daughter, Meredith “Merribeth.” Later they opened their home to a son by adoption, Henry Richardson Bizzell, “Richie,” who died suddenly in 1991

Henry’s father was a storekeeper in Newton Grove. At the funeral, one of the pastors related how Henry worked in his father’s store. On one occasion he opened a barrel of molasses. After filling the customer’s order he found he could not shut the valve. Calmly, Henry gathered every container in site to collect the oozing fluid. When all were filled he simply stood there and watched as the rest of the contents spileld on the floor. His unruffled response was characteristic throughout Henry’s ministry. No matter what he faced, he did so with confident optimism and quiescence.

Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Grace, his son, Henry Richardson Bizzell, a sister, Ruth Hudson Hamilton, a brother-in-law, William E. Kidd and ac sister-in-law, Maude Bess “Beth” Pow. He is survived by his daughter, Meredith Beth “Merribeth” Bizzell of Raleigh, a sister, Hester Anne Kidd of Washington, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Robert and Betty Pow of Fayetteville, a brother-in-law, Donny Ray Hamilton of Chattanooga, Tennessee, numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

A service of committal was be held, February 26, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery in Newton Grove, NC, followed by a celebration of Henry’s life at Newton Grove United Methodist Church at noon. Officiating were his pastor, the Rev. Scott Foster, assisted by the Rev. Lyle Harper and the Rev. David Harriss. The Sacred Harp Singers of Research Triangle Area, an organization in which Henry participated for many years, provided music for the service.

We will remember Henry’s kind ways, his prophetic ministry and the example of Christian life and leadership he left for us all.

Servant of God, well done! Thy glorious warfare’s past; The battle’s fought, the race is won, And thou art crowned at last.

With saints enthroned on high, Thou dost thy Lord proclaim, And still to God salvation cry, Salvation to the Lamb!

William C. Simpson, Jr.

George Franklin Blanchard1932-2011

George F. Blanchard, Jr. was born February 22, 1932, in Cumberland County, North Carolina. He died in Fayetteville on March 16, 2011.

Pursuing a career in the U. S. Army, Dr. Blanchard enjoyed being a soldier and rose from the lowest rank, a private, to the highest enlisted rank, first sergeant. He attended Infantry Officer Candidate School and graduated as a Second Lieutenant before promotion tp first lieutenant and captain. He was an officer with the 5th Special Forces Group and a master parachutist.

After his Army career, he believed God wanted him to serve as a minister. . He enrolled at Holmes Bible College where he earned the degree of Bachelor of Sacred Literature. Holmes later awarded him the honorary doctor of divinity degree. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts Degree from North Carolina Wesleyan College with a double majorin psychology and religion. He went on to Duke Divinity School and earned the master of divinity degree. From Drew University, he received the doctor of ministry in pastoral counseling.

George grew up in Fayetteville and married a young lady who lived down the street, Lillian Davis. He maintained that Lillian played a major role in his conversion and his spiritual growth. They were married for fifty-nine years. To their union were


born three sons, George, Jr., Harvey and Randy and a daughter, Benita. Randy Blanchard, following in his father’s footsteps, is likewise a minister of the North Carolina Conference. George Blanchard served in the U. S. Army for fifteen years followed by thirty-one years as a pastor in eastern North Carolina.

In addition to his wife and children, George is survived by a brother, Harvey, Jr. and sisters, Pauline Davis, Helen Johnson and Alice Jackson. He had six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His service in Fayetteville was conducted by the Rev. Maurice Lancaster, a longtime friend. In George Blanchard we celebrate a life well lived and a gifted ministry.


RUTH EVELYN CULLIPHER BOONE

1917 - 2010

Ruth Boone, widow of the Reverend Daniel Clifton Boone, was born November 6, 1917 in Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina, the daughter of Herbert Cullipher and his wife, Lucy. She died in Nashville, North Carolina in her ninety-third year, October 29, 2010.

She was married to Daniel C. Boone in Williamston, October 24, 1940. Dan was her minister when they met. He asked her out, they fell in love and were married on October 24, 1940. Ruth and Dan loved talking about their courtship and visiting the tulip fields at Terra Ceia farm in Pantego, NC.

Ruth was always supportive of her husband’s ministry, active especially in the women’s work and the ministry to children. Ruth was a loving wife and mother and a wonderful cook for her family and the church. She helped Dan raise flowers to supplement their income. They loved ministering and entertaining the community with services, events and open houses. Ruth was famous for her sweet potato casserole and butternut squash pies. She cooked many fried chickens for the the visiting preachers. She helped Dan raise flowers to supplement their income. Ruth always said her life had been serving the Lord, talking to people, and loving flowers.

Together they served Robersonville, Littleton, Person Street in Fayetteville, Bynum, Garland, Dover, Pink Hill, Pinetops, Bladen, Moncure, Norman, West End, Stokes, Winsteadville and Halifax. It was at Halifax that they retired, a pleasant location not far Daniel’s birthplace in Northampton County. At Halifax they purchased the old Methodist parsonage and devoted several years in repairing it and developing the yard. After her husband’s death in 1993, Ruth continued to work in the yard and be active in church life. I recall her gracious presence at Rocky Mount District events when I served as district superintendent.

She is survived by her children, Daniel “Dan” Boone and wife, Peggie of Bolivia NC, Patricia “Pat” Boone Britt of Rockingham NC, and Mary Boone Tillery and husband Charles Tillery of Tillery NC and James “Jim” Boone and wife, Pak from Morrisville, NC. Her surviving grandchildren are Lisa Marie Britt and Elizabeth Ann Britt of Rockingham NC, Nechol Boone Thayer and husband, Scott of Huntersville NC, Mary Leigh Tillery and John Richard Tillery of Tillery NC, and Tara Boone of Morrisville NC.

Funeral services were held Sunday, October 31 at Halifax United Methodist Church with the pastor, the Reverend Steve Formo officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

It was my privilege to know and love Ruth Boone. She was a remarkable woman who embodied the words of the writer of Proverbs:

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil. She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands. She considereth a field, and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard. She girdeth her loins with strength, and strengtheneth her arms. She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff. She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy. She is not afraid of the snow for all her household are clothed with scarlet. Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. Strength and honour are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come. She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.


Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.


ANGUS McKAY CAMERON1926 - 2010

Angus McKay Cameron, of Carol Woods Retirement Community, Chapel Hill, N.C., died December 12th, 2010, at the age of 84.

Angus, or “A Mac” to many of his family members and boyhood friends, was born February 17th, 1926 to Alton Monroe Cameron and May McKay Cameron of Vass, N.C. He attended Lakeview School and Duke University, where he graduated at age 19. By age 23, he had completed graduate programs at Garrett Seminary in Evanston, Ill., and Union Seminary in New York City.

As a divinity school student, Angus participated in a number of service projects, including church construction in Carrolton, Ga., and two trans-Atlantic relief efforts transporting cattle to war-torn Europe with the organization that would later become Heifer International. During his ministry, he was a committed member of the Methodist Federation for Social Action, and was actively involved in numerous faith and justice issues.

While at Union, Angus met Catherine (Kay) Maynard, a fellow student. In 1950, they married and began their long partnership in ministry and service. They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Angus and Kay lived first in Brooklyn, N.Y., where Angus was assistant pastor of Cadman Memorial Church and pastor of Knickerbocker Avenue Methodist Church. In 1954, they moved to North Carolina, where Angus served as a United Methodist minister for multiple churches in Hyde County (Amity, Engelhard, Watson’s Chapel, and Gulrock), Northampton County (Jackson, Rehoboth, New Hope, and Lasker) and Wilson County (Evansdale, Black Creek), and then single churches in Fayetteville (St. Andrews), Candor, and Goldston, N.C.

By nature, Angus was drawn to those in need, especially those who are often forgotten -- the old, the sick, the shut-in -- and he was a “minister” to them in the truest sense of the word. He loved his work and his congregations, and served them faithfully. He and Kay met many wonderful people in the churches they served, and formed lasting friendships. Angus loved being outdoors, particularly walking and gardening, and enjoyed sharing his bounty with friends, neighbors, and parishioners. In his quiet way, he was a passionate environmentalist, setting an example with his thoughtful stewardship of the earth and its resources.

Angus enjoyed spending time every summer at the family cabin in Smyrna, N.Y. There, he created a simple yet comfortable space for the enjoyment of other family members. His family has fond memories of watching him set off on his daily hikes to Rose’s Pond, putting out seeds for the chipmunks, and carefully tending a grill full of barbecued chicken.

Angus is survived by his wife, Kay; sons Steve Cameron and his wife Barbara of Durham, N.C., and Paul Cameron of Brattleboro, Vt.; grandchildren Cate and Anna Cameron; and many nieces and nephews, among others.

A memorial service was held in the Assembly Hall at Carol Woods Retirement Community, 750 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill, N.C., on December 29, 2010. Rev. Susan Cafferty conducted the service.


JAMES CLAUDE CHAFFIN1919 - 2005

LUCILLE J. CHAFFIN1923 - 2011

The Reverend James Claude Chaffin and his wife, Lucille, were both part of a strong heritage of ministry in the North Carolina Conference. He was born in Nags Head, North Carolina, the son of the Reverend Leonidas M. and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Lucas Chaffin.

His grandfather, Washington S. Chaffin (1815-1895) was admitted to the North Carolina Conference in 1840 Claude died, June 19, 2005, in Moore County, thus bringing to a close more than one hundred and seventy years of continuous ministry by the Chaffin family in the North Carolina Conference.

Both Claude and his father were educated at Trinity College and when his father died he was in his junior year. Following graduation from Trinity College in 1941, he entered the Divinity School at Duke.

On December 21, 1943, Claude and Lucille were married in the home of Dr. Paul Neff Garber, Dean of the Divinity School and later Bishop of the North Carolina Conference. Her father officiated at the wedding, assisted by Dr. Garber. She was accompanied by her sister Nell. Claude’s best man was Forrest Hedden, a fellow senior at the Divinity School. Lucille, who had graduated from Flora McDonald College, was working as a secretary at the Divinity School at the time of their marriage.

The Chaffin family has a remarkable history. Claude Chaffin was a direct descendant of General Israel Putnam, Revolutionary War hero, and his great grandmother’s line is traced back to the Mayflower. He and his sibling made significant contributions to educational, church and public life in North Carolina. Claude’s older sister, Nora (1900-1981) was a professor of history at Duke, who wrote Trinity College, the only detailed account of the history of the precursor institutions to Duke University. She was very active in the YMCA movement. His brother, Leonidas M. Chaffin, Jr., was an attorney and clerk of court in Harnett County, also a very active layman in the Methodist Church. A younger sister, Sara. was in high school when their father died, so Claude stepped in to assist his mother with her care and education.

Lucille was the daughter of the Reverend Charles A. Jones and his wife, Elizabeth Wagner Jones. She, her brother and a sister grew up in the parsonages of eastern North Carolina. Charles Jones served in the North Carolina Conference for almost forty years. In his retirement he served another ten years as the evangelist for the Wilmington District. During those last years before his death at age eighty-five, he conducted some fifty revivals and led countless people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

Claude Chaffin was ordained deacon in 1943 and elder in 1945. He and Lucille served the Louisburg Circuit, Swan Quarter, Murphreesboro, Perquimans Charge, Rich Square, Durham: Duke’s Chapel, Robbins, Carrboro, Mt.Gilead, Selma, Plymouth, Raleigh: Trinity, Hope Mills, Southport, Raleigh: Wesley Memorial, Rehoboth-Harris Chapel and Salem (Person Co.) before retiring in 1989 after forty-six years of active ministry. He served Cool Springs and Carbonton in retirement.

Claude and Lucille were appreciated in every place they served. In retirement they made their home in Robbins and were active in Tabernacle United Methodist Church. It would be appropriate to include in closing the words of a hymn that was printed in the memorial to Lucille’s father in 1952. The Homeland, 0 the Homeland, the land of souls—free-born. No gloomy night is known there, but aye the fadeless morn I’m sighing for that country, my heart is aching here There is no pain in the Homeland, to which I am drawing near. My Lord is in the Homeland, with angels bright and fair. No sinful things or evil can ever enter there. The music of the ransomed is ringing in my ears And when I think of the Homeland, my eyes are wet with tears.

The loved ones in the Homeland are waiting me to come Where neither death nor sorrow invades their holy home 0 dear, dear native country, 0 rest and peace above Christ bring us all to the Homeland of His eternal love.”



REV. RUSSELL WOODROW CONNER1945 - 2011

The Reverend Russell W. Conner died Thursday, February 3, 2011, in New Bern, where he was a lifelong resident. He was born July 16, 1945.

Russ had retired from Weyerhaeuser several years before God called him to the ministry. He was approved as a local pastor and served the Maysville United Methodist Church.

Russ was known throughout Craven County as a person vitally concerned with life in the community. He helped to establish Phoenix House, a Christian drug and alcohol treatment center in New Bern that works with addicts and maintains two halfway houses, one for men and another for women. At the time of his death he was serving on the Board of Directors. Russ Conner had gone through extensive treatment for cancer at Duke University Hospital before returning to New Bern the week prior to his death.

Russ is survived by his son, Michael Conner and wife Stephanie, of Morehead City; his brother, C. David Conner and wife Donna of Sterling, Va.; and his sister, Faye C. Lindsay and husband Bill, of Raleigh.

A Service of Celebration was conducted on the afternoon of Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Riverdale United Methodist Church with the Reverend Michael Eubanks officiating. Burial followed at the Conner Family Cemetery in Riverdale.


ALLEN CLEVELAND EDENS1918 - 2011

The Reverend Allen Cleveland Edens was born June 18, 1918. He died November 24, 2010 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Allen lovingly served the Lord as a pastor for 75 years. He transferred from the Florida Conference in 1942 and was appointed to Haw River. He also served Calvary Church (Pembroke) before two terms as a chaplain in the U.S. Army. Returning from the service, he was appointed to Spring Lake, Linden and Parker’s Grove before his retirement in 1981. He went back to Spring Lake and served as pastor in his retirement. He also served as interim chaplain at teh V.A. Hospital in Fayetteville. Allen Edens wasmaster of the Scottish Rite Masons at Spring Lake.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Moose Edens; and daughter, Sandra Gail Lake. He is survived by a daughter, Linda Raplee of Fayetteville; two sons, Allen C. Edens III and wife Angela of Cape Coral, Fla., and David R. Edens and wife Lilly of Sterling, Va.; a sister-in-law, Ida Moose Smith of Siler City; two sisters, Agnes Page of Red Springs and Marie Murosky of Raleigh; six grandchildren, Dr. Thomas R. Lake III, Navy Lt. Jeff A. Lake, Dr. Christopher M. Edens, Callista Edens Kramer, Sean Edens and Lucas Edens; and six great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at Wesley Heights United Methodist Church Nov. 29, 2010 with the pastor, Dr. Tryon Lancaster, officiating. . His cremated remains were interred at Lafayette Memorial Park. Allen Edens was a faithful servant of God and a respected member of the North Carolina Annual Conference. .


LINA ELIZABETH WEST EUBANKS1929 - 2010

Lina West Eubanks, widow of the Reverend George Eubanks, was born in Lenoir County, North Carolina, September 7, 1929. She died October 5, 2010, at Trenton, in Craven County, North Carolina.


She married George Eubanks on his return from the U. S. Navy in 1947. For several years they lived on a farm near both sets of parents in Lenoir County. In 1964, her husband was called by the Lord to enter the ministry, first in the Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church and then the Methodist Church. After one appointment in the Virginia Conference, the Eubanks returned and served at Sea Level, Jamesville, Washington Circuit, Harkers Island and Midway-Bethlehem. Lina was always a good helpmate and fellow minister with George. He commented that she was the best thing that God allowed to happen in his life. When George was taken in death suddenly at the age of fifty-three, Lina made her home in Trenton, whereshe continued to be active in the church as long as she was able.

A funeral service was held October 7, 2010, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with the Rev. James Cook officiating. Burial was at Trenton City Cemetery.

Survivors include her daughters, Cathy Potter of Snow Hill, Georgie Eubanks of Trenton and Stephanie Turner of Pink Hill; sons Ronnie Eubanks of Kinston and Michael Eubanks of Trenton; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sister Grace Eubanks of Kinston; and brother, P. J. West of Pollocksville.

Precious Lord, take my hand Lead me on, Let me stand I am tired, I am weak I am worn Through the storm, through the night Lead me on to the light Take my hand precious Lord, lead me home


LONNIE DALE HEDRICK1943-2011

Lonnie Dale Hedrick, age 67, born August 27, 1943 in Lexington, NC, died on Sunday evening, May 8, 2011 at his home in Washington, NC. On May 12, 2011, his funeral was held at First UMC in Washington, NC officiated by Reverend Danny Allen and District Superintendent Beth Hood. He was laid to rest in the Oakdale Cemetery in Washington, NC with Military Honors. Survivors include his wife, Claudette Hedrick of the home in Washington, NC. Two sons, Gregory Alan Hedrick and his wife Leigh of Arden, NC and their three sons, Gregory Jr., Logan and Alexander; Lonnie Dale Hedrick, Jr, and his wife Tracey of Apex, NC and their two children Alicia and Trevor; and daughter, Claudine Foss and her husband Michael of Warsaw, NC and their children Dillon Southerland, Katherine and Christina Foss. He is preceded in death by his parents, the late Marvin William Hedrick and Ruth Inez Davis Hedrick of Lexington, NC, his sister, Dianne Hedrick Reep of Lincolnton, NC, stepmother Beatrice Sink Hedrick of Lexington, NC, and infant daughter Claudia Jane Hedrick of Salina, KS.

He is also survived by his two brothers, Jeffery Lowell Hedrick and his wife Anne of Lexington, NC and George Allen Hedrick, and his children Mark Hedrick and Carla Little; his nephews, Kelly Reep of Lincolnton, NC and Marty Reep of Lompoc, CA and his niece, Janet Reep Morgan of Lincolnton, NC.

Lonnie graduated Southmont High School in Lexington, NC, then served his country in the US Air Force. For 28 years, he served as the VP of Operations at National Spinning. Lonnie was a certified lay speaker for nearly 30 years and later became an ordained minister through the Duke Divinity University School Course of Study. After leaving National Spinning, he went ministry fulltime and served at Holly Springs UMC from 2001 until his death in 2011. For seven months in 2008, he served the Shilom / Jamesville charge in addition to serving Holly Springs. While being the fulltime caregiver for his wife, he did enjoy golf, walked daily as part of “The Amazing Pace” program funded by the Clergy Health Intiative and passionately promoted “Stop Hunger Now” organization.

Respectfully submitted by Janet Reep Morgan on behalf of Claudette Hedrick.


TODD STEPHEN KRUEGER1964-2010

Rev. Todd Stephen Krueger went to be with Jesus on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Duke University Medical center after a brief but courageous battle with leukemia.

Todd was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin on October 17, 1964 to Stephen James Krueger and Mary Jen Kintzler Krueger of Palmyra, Virginia. He has served as a pastor in the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist church for over 21 years. Todd served congregations in Bridgeton, Roanoke Rapids, Burlington and Zebulon and was currently serving as pastor of New Hope United Method-ist Church in Goldsboro. He was a graduate of North Stafford High School. Todd was also a graduate of Methodist College in Fayetteville and received his Masters of Divinity from Duke University.

Todd was a man of incredible faith in God, hope for the world, and love for others. He is remembered as a generous, caring, compassionate man, and loyal friend to so many. Even during his illness he never gave up or let go of his firm belief in the power of prayer. Todd’s determination to let it be God’s will was inspiration to all who knew him. He was also a man of many talents from cycling, passionate about backpacking and camping, to woodworking. Todd will also be remembered for his great cooking skills. Second only to God was Todd’s love for his family. He was the best daddy and husband who will truly be missed.

In addition to his parents, Todd is survived by his wife of 17 years, Martha White Krueger, his children, Hannah Elaine Krueger and Isaac Todd Krueger, his sisters, Holly Ann Stewart and husband Alan, and Patricia Lynn White; and several nieces and nephews.

LOUISE BROWN LANCASTER1920-2011

Louise B. Lancaster, widow of the Reverend James Lancaster, was born July 30, 1920. She died in at Carolina East Medical Center in New Bern, July 10, 2011. Louise Lancaster will be remembered as a devoted and loving mother, grandmother.

She was a faithful church member and a loyal member of the Eastern Star. Funeral services were held July 12, 2010, at Wesley Heights United Methodist Church in Fayetteville with the Rev. Tryon D. Lancaster and the Rev. Mack McMillan officiating. Burial followed at Lafayette Memorial Park

She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. James R. Lancaster Jr.; a brother, Tommy Brown; and a sister, Molene Rothermale. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Faulk of New Bern; son, Bobby Lancaster of Ajijic, Mexico; grandson, Zac Ward Smith and wife Wendy of Eastover; five great-grandchildren, Aaron, Seth, Jesse Lynn, Chaz and Stephen James; sister, Mary Lillie Tudor of Angier; beloved friend, Valene “Duffie” Cashion of Sanford; and several nieces and nephews.


HAROLD LEATHERMAN1924-2011

Rev. Harold Leatherman of Lincolnton, NC passed away March 1, 2011 at Hospice of Union County in Monroe, NC. Born August 27, 1924, in Catawba County, NC he was one of five children born to the late Laura and Jesse F. Leatherman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 68 years, Wilma W. Leatherman. Rev. Leatherman is survived by his children Nancy Hauser and husband Lee, of Elizabethtown, NC, Margaret Butler and husband Edward of Mint Hill, NC, Donald Leatherman of Morehead City, NC and his sister Estelle Lowman of Vale, NC. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Ann Winefordner and husband Cliff, Lee Wilson Hauser, Jr. and wife Andrea, Donnie Leatherman, Ty Leatherman, Adam Butler and wife Jennifer, Anna Duffey and


husband Brad, and five great-grandchildren, Cliff and Ashley Winfordner, Joshua and Brayden Hauser, and Danny Franklin Ball.

A WWII Navy Veteran, Rev. Leatherman served as chaplain of the American Legion in Raleigh. He was an active Rotarian with the Newton-Conover Rotary Club where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. In 2005, he was presented the Charles R. Corriher Vocational Service Award which is the club’s highest honor.

Rev. Leatherman was a graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory and Duke University Divinity School. Licensed to preach in 1947, he served in ministry for more than 60 years, beginning in the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church. During this time, Rev. Leatherman was privileged to serve churches in Henderson, Knightdale, Raleigh, Manteo, Morehead City, Kinston, Sanford, and Rockingham. He also served as District Superintendent of the New Bern District.

After retiring in 1987, Rev. Leatherman and his wife returned to Catawba County and eventually settled in Lincolnton. During this time, he served as interim pastor in the Western NC Conference for churches in Hickory, Gastonia and Lincolnton. Rev. Leatherman ended his active ministry in 2008 after serving for 16 years as Minister of Visitation for First United Methodist Church in Lincolnton.

Rev. Leatherman will be remembered as a dedicated minister, husband, father and grandfather. Always quick with a humorous story or joke, he loved visiting and delivering his specialty, home-made sour dough bread. He was also an avid gardener and said he always felt close to God when working in the soil.

The funeral service for Rev. Leatherman was held at First United Methodist Church in Lincolnton, NC and was led by the Rev. Michael Gehring. He is buried in the church cemetery of Plateau United Methodist Church in Vale, NC.

WILMA W. LEATHERMAN1927-2010

Mrs. Wilma W. Leatherman of Lincolnton, NC passed away December 10, 2010 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. Born November 24, 1927 in Lincoln County, NC, she was one of three children born to the late Hattie and Titus Wright. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John and her sister Edith. She was married to Rev. Harold F. Leatherman for 68 years. Mrs. Leatherman is survived by her children Nancy Hauser and husband Lee, of Elizabethtown, NC, Margaret Butler and husband Edward, of Mint Hill, NC and Donald Leatherman of Morehead City, NC. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Ann Winefordner and husband Cliff, Lee Wilson Hauser, Jr. and wife Andrea, Donnie Leatherman, Ty Leatherman, Adam Butler and wife Jennifer, Anna Duffey and husband Brad, and five great-grandchildren, Cliff and Ashley Winfordner, Joshua and Brayden Hauser, and Danny Franklin Ball.

Mrs. Leatherman spent most of her adult life as a mother and homemaker. She was, however, very active in the life of each church her husband served. One of her greatest joys was singing in the choir and she also taught a Sunday school class for 30 plus years. She was also very active in the Women’s Society of Christian Service (now United Methodist Women), serving as the Local President and also serving as District Chairwoman. In addition, she served as a chaperone for the North Carolina United Methodist All-State Youth Choir. Mrs. Leatherman was also a member of the Inner Wheel of Rotary International and received the Paul Harris Fellow award. She also volunteered as a Gray lady in hospitals and nursing homes. Along with her husband, she was an avid gardener and enjoyed canning and freezing the vegetables to be shared with friends and family.

Wilma will be most remembered for her generous spirit, her love of pets, her love of Southern Gospel Music and her love and dedication to her family and husband. She loved life and her infectious smile and laugh will long be remembered by family and friends.

JOHN LUPTON1952 - 2011

John Clifton Lupton Jr. was born in Carteret County, North Carolina, November 22, 1952, the son of John CLifton Lupton and his wife, Mary Louise Newkirk Lupton. He died at Havelock, Craven County, North Carolina September 10, 2010. He served


as a local pastor at Harlowe, Oak Grove, Aurora, Hobucken, Campbell’s Creek, Snow Hill, Mt. Olive and First United Methodist Church in Havelock. In 2006, due to declining health, he had to take leave of absence.

John Lupton was a faithful servant of Christ. His ministry was appreciated wherever he was asked to serve. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Lupton of the home; one daughter, Bernice Shianna Lupton of Havelock; one son, John Clifton Lupton III of Miami Beach, Fla.; stepchildren, Gracie Robison of Cameron and Clayton Gillikin of Otway; one brother, Thomas Lupton of Smyrna; and one sister, Mary Fuller of Atlantic.

A graveside service was conducted September 15, 2010, at Nelson Bay Cemetery by the Reverend Bea Dixon.


JODIE CASNER MARSHBURN1952 - 2011

Jodie Casner Marshburn, wife of the Reverend Eric Marshburn, died in New Bern, September 18, 2010. She and Eric were married in Onslow County, July 28, 2001.

Her family said of her at the time of death, “Even through years of chronic pain, it was never about her. She was always the first to hug even when she needed one herself. Her smile came from deep within, it was infectious and it was known before she said a word that Jesus lived in her heart.” As her health deteriorated, she persisted to do her best to be a good wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend to everyone.

Jodie is survived by her loving husband Eric, two sons, Christopher Thomas and Dylan Marshburn, and a mother that was always there for her, Marty Casner. She was preceded in death by her dear father James Casner. She is also leaving behind a sister, Jamie Allen from Rockingham; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tony and Judy Marshburn of Jacksonville; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rodney and Hope Dees of New Bern; nephews Josh Hall, Michael and Stephen Dees, niece, Brianna Hall and many dear friends.

A memorial service was held Thursday, September 23, 2010 at New Song Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Goodwin and the Rev. Jeff Severt officiating.

I will rise again, I will rise again There’s been an awful pain, throughout this race, I know I made it to a peaceful place, I know I will make it again.

To see my consciousness is bright and clear, Standing tall and have no fear at all, Too see me standing tall and have no fear at all I will rise again, I will rise again.

Take away my pride, I will rise again Though it seems so hard, i know You will see me again I will rise again, I will rise again

Seasons come and go, I will rise again Deep inside I know Deep inside I know I will rise again, I will rise again!



SAMUEL DUNCAN MCMILLAN, III1959 - 2010

Samuel Duncan McMillan, III, known, as “Mack” was a loving father and wonderful husband. He was a United Methodist Minister and lived his life and even his death in service to others. Samuel Duncan McMillan, III “Mack” was born November 12, 1959 in Durham, N.C. Mack entered the Church Triumphant on October, 25, 2010 in Rocky Mount, N.C. He was a son, brother, friend, father, husband, son in law, listener, brother in law, uncle, nephew, beach comer, music lover, sports fan, Tar Heel, and a faithful child of God. While growing up as the son of a United Methodist minister, Mack lived in Durham, Fayetteville, Mt. Gilead, Laurinburg, Henderson and Cary. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina and Duke University.

Mack served appointments at Lillington UMC, First UMC Roanoke Rapids, associate; St. Joseph-Mt Carmel, Pikeville; Mt. Zion UMC, Garner; Riverside UMC, Elizabeth City; New Beginnings; Youngsville Saint Luke, Laurinburg; First Wilson (interim) and as the Rocky Mount District Supertindent.

Mack also served for many years on the conference Board of Ordained Ministry and as the Chair of the Order of the Elders. While a youth, Mack served as the conference president and during his ministry served on several boards and agencies. In 2004, Mack attended General Conference and Jurisdictional Conference with his son, Samuel Duncan McMillan, IV. Beginning in 1992 and through 2010, Mack participated in numerous weekends on the Walk to Emmaus and Chrysalis flights in several communities including Albemarle, Heart of Carolina, Pamlico, Coastal Carolina and Sandhills.

A Celebration of Mack’s life and ministry was held on Thursday, October 28, 2010 at First UMC, Rocky Mount. Bishop Alfred W. Gwinn, Bishop Paul Leeland, Rev. Robert Bergland, Rev. Jon Strother and Col. Harrison Smith participated in the service. On April 3, 2011 a service of internment was held at Saint Luke in Laurinburg with the Rev. Leonard Fairley officiating and assisted by his son, Duncan McMillan. The ashes are interred at Saint Luke UMC, Laurinburg.

Mack is survived by his wife of 22 years, Paige Lancaster McMillan, a son Samuel D. McMillan, IV and a daughter Hannah Elizabeth McMillan. He also leaves behind his mother, Frances McMillan and two sisters, Elizabeth Smith and Sara Perkinson. Many in-laws, nieces and nephews, friends and family grieve his loss. His father, Rev. Samuel D. McMillan, Jr. and a brother, David Bellamy, preceded him in death.

Mack truly lived his calling to Christ in all he said and did. He believed completely in the promises of eternal life and wanted to give the gift of life even in his death. His family loves him and misses him deeply. In spite of the sadness, they rejoice that his life was able to bring joy and hope to other families in the gift of organ donation. Thirty lives were blessed through his organ and tissue donation. Mack continues to be a witness beyond the grave. He was a true blessing to all.

PAULINE WINSLOW BUNDY METHVIN1921 - 2010

Pauline Winslow Bundy Methvin went joyfully to be with Jesus on December 3, 2010 after a faithful and productive earthly pilgrimage. Pauline was born near Elizabeth City, NC as the eighth child to Oscar and Gertrude Bundy on October 13, 1921.

Pauline was married to Rayford Methvin on October 12, 1944, the day before her 23rd birthday and one year to the day after their first date. At that time Rayford was serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. Following his military service, Rayford was ordained as a minster in the Evangelical Methodist Church. In 1954 the Methvins began a faith adventure to Brazil where they served as missionaries with OMS (The Oriental Mission Society). While living and working in Brazil Pauline and Rayford adopted two boys, Ray and Paul. In 1967 the Methvin family moved back to North Carolina as Rayford became the President of John Wesley College in Greensboro. During their time in Brazil and at John Wesley, Pauline worked closely beside Rayford as his personal secretary and advisor. Indeed, they served as a team in ministry in every place to which God sent them.

In 1973 following Rayford’s presidency at John Wesley College, he transferred his clergy membership from the Evangelical Methodist Church to our North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. Once again, Pauline proved to be a wonderful and helpful companion in ministry as they faithfully served the following churches: Bladen Charge (Bladen County); Union Chapel (Kittrell); Spring Hill (Mamers); Pee Dee (Rockingham). In 1986 Pauline and Rayford retired, but returned a few years later to active service being appointed to Old Dock UMC (Calabash) from 1994 - 1998. Following their


“second” retirement the Methvins settled into their home near Garner, NC. They quickly became involved as a vital part of the worshipping community at Holland’s UMC.

A memorial service celebrating Pauline’s life in Christ was held on December 7, 2010 at Holland’s UMC. During that service it was noted that Pauline’s departure can be compared to a beautiful sunset in that it climaxes a wonderful earthly life and in it we see rays of promise for a glorious tomorrow! Indeed, when Pauline Methvin departed this life and was received into God’s gracious and eternal hands, the words spoken by one of her sons was fulfilled. He said, “The race is won!” Thanks be to God for the life of Pauline Winslow Bundy Methvin. The world is a better place because she ran the race.

The Reverend Gary E. AllredHolland’s UMC

ARGEL HAROLD PAYNE1926 -2011

Argel Harold Payne was born March 13, 1926 in Webster Springs, WV and died May 1, 2011 at his home in Raleigh NC, following a short illness. Argel was the son of the late Grant Payne and Ocie Armentrout Payne. He was preceded in death by a brother Tom Payne.

Argel served his country during WWII serving in the US Navy in the Pacific earning five battle stars. He graduated from Ferrum College and attended seminary at Duke Divinity School.

He joined the NC Conference in 1968 after serving churches in WV and VA for ten years. He served 24 years in the following appointments: White Memorial, Henderson, Pleasant Grove, Raleigh, Gatesville, Burgaw, Longview, Raleigh, Smryna, Robbins, St. James, Newport, Ebenezer, Raleigh, Hollands, Raleigh and Layden Memorial, Raleigh. He also served five years as Minister of Visitation at Garner UMC. He was a dedicated and passionate pastor.

Argel was a loving and caring husband, father and Papa. His greatest blessing in life was his family. First among those was his devoted wife Leta Pugh Payne, whom he married October 3, 1948. He is survived by his children, Linda Hall of Evington VA, Harold of Cary, NC, Stefanie Journigan of Raleigh, NC, Gary of Summersville, WV, a sister Letha Dietch of Rockingham, NC, nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. His service of Death and Resurrection was held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Garner UMC. The Rev. Bill Haddock, Pastor, officiated, assisted by Rev. Susan Hobbs and Rev. Kermit Braswell. Inter-ment followed at Raleigh Memorial Park.

Dad we are thankful for the love and guidance you gave us. We love and miss you but we are happy for you. We know you are where you strived to be. “Well done good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of the Lord.”

Your loving family

EDGAR EARL WHITLEY1920 - 2011

The Reverend Edgar Earl Whitley passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Virginia Beach, February 8, 2011.He was born in Wilmington, N.C., in 1920, the son of the late Leta and Earl Whitley.

Earl was educated in the Wilmington public schools and completed his undergraduate studies in the former Atlantic Christian College in Wilson after having attended Lynchburg College. He received his seminary training at Emory University and at Duke Divinity School. Later he did graduate study at Elon University, the University of North Carolina and the University of Virginia.

Brother Whitley was ordained in the North Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church where he served as a minister from 1948-72, the last eight years on a part-time basis in Currituck County. After moving to Hampton Roads in 1961,


he pursued a new career in Virginia’s State Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, where he became the regional director of the Eastern Division. He retired in 1987.

Earl Whitley is survived by many members of his loving family and by his friend and companion, Virginia Auman. His three sons and their wives, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren survive him. His sons are Gregory and wife Dolores Whitley, Barry and wife Jody Whitley, Kim and wife Pamela Whitley. He is also survived by a brother, Thomas Whitley and his wife Bonnie; and a sister, Doris, and her husband, Louis Talley.

A funeral service was conducted at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, Virginia Beach, February 12, with the Reverend Ted David officiating. Brother Whitley was interred at Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth.


TOLEADO MOEINE WEAVER WIGGINS1935-2010

Moeine was born into a unique family situation. Her mother was married with three children when her husband died. Her father was married with three children when his wife died. When Loyd and Susie married they already had six children together under the age of five. Moeine was the oldest of seven to this union. That meant she was the middle child in a family of thirteen who never gave thought that they were anything but one big family.

She grew up on Ranlo Mill Village near Gastonia with scores of other youth and was involved in all the activities of school, church, and Ranio Mill Village. Moeine’s whole life centered around the life of the church. She grew up in church and loved to sing. She loved the old hymns, gospel music, as well as church music. It is little wonder that Moeine and Carson blessed their churches with their singing duets and in quartets and groups within the church.

Moeine and Carson met at a revival service. Their big dates were going to the all night gospel sings in the Charlotte. They married at the young age of seventeen while still in high school. Expecting to live and work in the textile mills, it came as a huge surprise when Carson was awarded a scholarship to N.C. State to study engineering. However, life took another direction when Carson told her that God had called him to preach and that he would use his scholarship to attend Bible College and prepare for the ministry.

She developed friends fast through the years and some of those friendships were even stronger during her illness. The family is grateful for your prayers and many acts of kindness. Words fail to express the deep feelings of gratitude that are in our hearts for all the concern, prayers, and acts of caring.

IVA HARRIS WRIGHT1914-2011

Iva was born in 1914 in Boaz, Alabama, the daughter of James Asbury and Jolee Hayes Harris. A graduate of John H. Snead Seminary, in 1934 she married the Rev. Carl K. Wright where they served several churches and charges. Their first church was in Cordova, Alabama. In North Carolina they lived and served in Marshallberg, Troy, Hyde County, Conway, Windsor, Roanoke Rapids, Maury and Atlantic. Following her husband’s death in 1970, Iva lived in Abingdon, VA, Aurora, CO and Louisburg, NC. Iva’s life’s work was her job as the preacher’s wife. It was a responsibility she took seriously and did very well. She was always prepared to teach a Sunday School class, direct the choir or teach a study course for United Methodist Women. She did all of these things willingly and well. She later held jobs as a librarian, teacher’s assistant, church secretary. When she moved to Cypress Glen she felt called to care for those older and more in need of help than herself. She organized a directed a choir to sing at worship services. She held leadership positions in her church circle, practiced oil painting, wrote and recorded her memoirs, and filled several notebooks with her poetry. A book of her poetry is entitled Spare Parts. She was a member of Jarvis Memorial United Methodist Church. Iva’s outlook on life was positive, and she had the ability to see the good in all people. Because of her pleasant and friendly manner she was loved by many who will miss her wisdom.


Surviving are her children: Jo and Don Cole of Norfolk, VA; Grace and Sidney Stafford of Louisburg, NC; George Wright and his wife, Rose Momsend of Points Robert, WV. Her grandchildren, Syd and Lori Stafford of Hillsborough, NC; Ellen Stafford, Sharon, MA; Charles Stafford and his finance Carrie Lubus of Atlanta, GA; Mike Shannon of Moyock, NC; Autumn and Michael Hurlburt of Hannah, HI; Jade and Jim Gregory of Bend, OR; Nathan and Brenda Wright of Wilson, NC. She is also survived by ten great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

CAMILLE OGLE YORKEY1946 - 2010

I first knew Camille Yorkey when she and her husband, Randy, joined Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Durham, where I served as their pastor. Camille worked with various ministries of the church, always abounding in energy and enthusiasm. She always liked to share the story that I asked them to join Aldersgate Church in Durham while standing in their bathroom as Randy bathed their two children

Camille, was born in San Francisco, April 18, 1946, into a military family, the daughter of Jim and Harvie Ogle. He was a career meteorologist with the Air Force. She graduated from Greensboro College, which later in her life honored her with the doctor of divinity degree. While at Greensboro College, she was drawn to Randy Yorkey, an affable and gifted classmate from New York. Their marriage resulted in two children, Rachel and Tyson.

One might trace a real progression toward the ministry for Camille through the jobs she held, first as a schoolteacher and then through several humanitarian organizations including the American Reed Cross. Randy’s life unfortunately was cut short by an automobile accident as he returned home in the early hours of the morning while doing inventory at the Duke University Stores where he was the manager. Soon after this tragedy, Camille felt the call of God upon her life to serve as a minister. She entered Duke Divinity School and graduated with a Master of Divinity. She was honored with the distinguished alumni award from Duke Divinity School later in her life.

Her first appointment was as associate pastor, St. Paul, Goldsboro. She is best remembered as founding pastor of three congregations, Seaside in Brunswick County, Faith Harbor in Wilmington and Mighty Wind in Nags Head. The United Methodist Church honored her work with the Harry Denman Evangelism Award, noting that she had brought thousands into a saving knowledge of Christ. She also served in development work at the Methodist Retirement Home.

Camille’s battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma forced her to take a leave of absence. She was unwilling to sit at home,however, and volunteered to be sent by UMCOR as a chaplain at Ground Zero in 2011. Out of this came a book, A Voice in the Wilderness: A Pastor’s Journal from Ground Zero. “Yorkey is a sponge,” wrote columnist G.D. Gearino of the Raleigh News & Observer in a 2001 profile. “She absorbs the unhappiness and suffering of others, lets them talk it out, then later wrings it out of her own soul as she sits down at her keyboard.” Before her final disability leave, she served as senior pastor at Benson Memorial United Methodist in Raleigh.

Camille Yorkey is survived by her mother, Harvie, one son and one daughter. At the time of her death she was engaged to Rod Cartier of Wilmington. She died in Chapel Hill, June 13, 2010, after a valiant battle with cancer. Her life was celebrated in two services, first in Wilmington at Grace Church, and then in Raleigh at Benson Memorial. The Reverend Ruth Harper Steven and Bishop Hope Morgan Ward officiated and several other pastors participated. Truly, Camille Yorkey was a remarkable woman, a loving mother and grandmother, a gifted pastor and a trusted friend to all who knew and loved her.


Love’s redeeming work is done, fought the fight, the battle won. Lo, our Sun’s eclipse is o’er! Lo, he sets in blood no more!

Lives again our victorious King; where, O death, is now thy sting? Dying once, he all doth save; where thy victory, O grave?

Soar we now where Christ has led, following out exalted Head; made like him, like him we rise, ours the cross, the grave, the skies.



ROLL OF DECEASED MEMBERS, 1794-2011

Name Date/Placeof Birth

JoinedConference

Date/Placeof Death

Placeof Burial

John Ahair 1768 North Carolina 1793 MethodistEpiscopal

1794 *** *****

James Hunter Halifax County, N.C. 1828 Enfield, N.C. 1831 *** Near Enfield, N.C.

Swain Swift 1780 Washington, N.C. 1828 Enfield, N.C. 1831 Beaufort County, N.C.

Washington, N.C.

William Price 1762 North Carolina 1828 Enfield, N.C. 1832 Ashe County, N.C. Ashe County, N.C.

Melville Beveridge Cox 1799 Hallowell, Me. 1831 New Bern, N.C. 1833 Monrovia, Liberia Monrovia, Liberia

BenjamIn R. Newcombe Gloucester Co., Va. 1834 Ralelgh, N.C. 1837 St.Augustine, Fla. *****

Thomas C. Smith ***** 1828 South Carolina Conf.

1837 *** *****

Robert E. Watkins ***** ***** 1838 *** *****

Benjamin Bell 1801 Montgomery County, N.C. 1826 Milledgeville, Ga. 1838 Anson County, N.C. Anson County, N.C.

Richard Whitaker 1749 Warwick, Virginia 1828 Enfield, N.C. 1838 Martin County, N.C. Halifax County, N.C.

Samuel J. Harris 1810 Cabarrus County, N.C. 1832 Raleigh, N.C. 1839 *** *****

William Blair ***** 1831 Rehoboth, Granville Co.

1839 *** *****

John Moore 1762 Dublin, Ireland 1828 Halifax County, N.C.

1840 Jones County, Ga. Jul 11 1762

William S. Johnson Virginia 1837 Petersburg, Va. 1841 Raleigh, N.C. Raleigh, N.C.

Thomas Steeley 1804 Washington County, N.C. 1828 Enfield, N.C. 1841 *** Rehoboth, Granville Co., N.C.

Junius W. Jackson Randolph County, Va. 1838 Greensboro, N.C. 1842 Wake County, N.C.

Alexander Albright ***** ***** 1843 *** *****

Henry Bradford 1781 Halifax County, N.C. ***** 1843 *** *****

Jesse H. Cobb ***** 1829 Granville County, N.C.

1843 *** *****

Chappel Featherston Charlotte County, Va. 1837 Petersburg, Va.. 1843 Washington, N.C. Washington, N.C.

Henry Speck 1802 Virgnia 1827 Petersburg, Va. . 1844 Lexington, N.C. Boydton,VA

Albritton Jones 1749 Edgecombe County, N.C. 1828 Enfield, N.C. 1845 Halifax, N.C. Union Chap. Halifax, N.C.

John Todd Brame, Jr. 1820 New Bern, N.C. 1839 Salisbury, N.C. 1845 Washmgton, N.C. New Bern, N.C.

Richardson Davidson 1800 Wilson County, N.C. 1829 Granville County, N.C.

1845 Edgecombe County, N.C.

Edgecombe County, N.C.

William Bellamy 1770 Edgecombe County, N.C. 1794 SCC 1828 Enfield, N.C.

1846 Nash County, N.C. *****

William W. Turner 1812 Bedford County, Va. 1838 Greensboro, N.C. 1846 Bedforcf Co, VA *****

Arrington Gray 1810 North Carolina 1840 Fair Grove, Rock-ingham Co.

1846 Randolph County, N.C.

*****

John Lambeth 1802 Brown Summit, N.C. 1842 Rehoboth, Gran-ville Co., N.C.

1846 Guilford County, N.C.

Guilford County, N.C.

William Compton London, England 1809 Tarboro, N.C. 1847 Oxford, N.C. Granville Co

Thomas Y. Cook Granville County, N.C. 1832 Raleigh, N.C. 1847 *** *****

James W. Jeter 1819 Bedford County, Va. 184l Va. Conf. 1847 N.C. *****

George W. Nicholson 1822 Stokes County, N.C. 1845 Washington, N.C. 1847 Iredell County, N.C. Iredell County, N.C.

Rufus Wiley 1768 Carteret County, N.C. 1790 Va. Conf. 1847 *** *****

James Hunt 1778 Granville County, N.C. 1829 Halifax County, N.C.

1848 Granville County, N.C.

Granville County, N.C.



JoinedConference

Date/Placeof Death

Placeof Burial

Thomas R. Brame 1796 Mecklenburg Co., Va. 1820 Richmond, Va. 1848 Granville County, N.C.

*****

John A. Miller 1799 Prince Edward Co., Va. 1817 Petersburq, Va. 1849 North Carolina North Carolina

Thomas S. Cassady 1817 Montgomery, Co., Va. 1845 Washington, N.C. 1849 North Carolina Wilmington, N.C.

Alsa H. Tucker 1805 Nortlh Carohna 1839 Salisbury, N.C. 1850 Wake Co. Raleigh, N.C.

John Rich 1815 Davie Co. 1840 New Bern, N.C. 1851 Davidson County, N.C.

*****

Sidney D. Bumpas 1808 Person Co. 1837 Petersburg, Va. . 1851 Sahsbury, N.C. Greensboro

James L. Nicholson 1814 lredell Co. 1834 Raleigh, N.C. 1852 Duplin County, N.C. Duplin Co.

John P.Coe 1808 Guilford County, N.C. 1829 Trans. From MEC to MP


Guilford County, N.C.

John W. Wilson 1825 ChathamCo. 1847 Greensboro, N.C. 1852 Chapel Hill, N.C. Chatham Co, N.C.

Hezekiah Gilbert Leigh 1795 PerquimansCo 1818 Norfolk,Va. 1853 Mecklenburg Co., Va.

Boydton, Va.

Evan E. Freeman 1820 Granville Co 1843 Halifax Court-house, Va.

1854 Whitmell Va. Whitmell

John T. St. Clair 1809 Goochland Co, Va. 1833 Petersburg, Va.· 1854 Franklin County, Va. *****

Joseph Goodman 1801 Auvanna CO.,Va. 1828 Raleigh, N.C. 1856 Halifax County Va. Halifax County, Va.

James M. Westbrooks 1827 North Carolina 185l Salisbury, N.C. 1856 Guilford County, N.C.

Greensboro, N.C.

William J. Parks 1818 Surry Co. ,Va. 1846 New Bern, N.C. 1856 Beaufort, N.C. Beaufort, N.C.

William W. Nesbitt 1812 Catawba Co 1840 Mocksville, N.C. 1856 Patrick County, Va. Chatham County, N.C.

Malcolm L. Douglass Richmond County 1853 Raleigh, N.C. 1856 Greensboro, N.C. Greensboro, N.C.

James Purvis 1800 Bertie Co. 1832 Norfolk, Va. 1857 Wilkesboro, N.C. Wilkesboro, N.C.

Thomas Jones 1802 Camden Co. 183l New Bern, N.C. 1857 Davidson County, N.C.

Davidson County, N.C.

Ira E Norman 1815 Washington, N.C. 1842 Whitakers, Halifax Co.

1857 Washington, N.C.

Arthur F. Harris 1818 Montgomery Co., Va. 1841 Raleigh, N.C. 1857 Thomasville, N.C. Thomasville, N.C.

James Patterson 1773 Orangeburg, S.C. 1795 Virginia Conf. 1858 lredell County, N.C. Iredell County, N.C.

William J. Langdon 1814 Beaufort 1848 Danville, Va. 1859 Lincolnton, N.C. Lincolnton, N.C.

Alexander Gattis 1819 Orange County, N.C. 1847 Greensboro, N.C. 1859 Orange Counfy, N.C.

1859 Orange Counfy, N.C.

William Anderson 1803 Virginia 1825 Virginia 1859 Caswell County. N.C.

Near Pelham, Va.

James H. Brent 1825 Rockingham Co., N.C. 1850 Warrenton, N. C. 1859 New Bern, N.C. New Bern, N.C.

Benjamin Lowder Hoskins 1799 Pennsylvania 1844 Fairfield, Guilford Co., N.C.

1860 Wilmington, N.C. 1873 New Hanover Co., N.C.

William J. Ogburn North Carolina 1848 Fair Grove, Rock-ingham Co.


Flat Rock Guilford Co., N.C.

Andrew Pickens 1827 North Carolina 1851 Bethel, Guilford County, N.C.

1860 *** Weaverville, N.C.

John F. Speight 1806 Draughan, Edgecombe Co. 1833 Whitakers, N.C. 1860 Edgecombe County, N.C.

Speight, Edgecombe County, N.C.

Caswell Drake 1776 Nash County, N.C. ***** 1861 Warren County, N.C. *****

Josiah Snotherly 1815 Chatham County, N.C. 1843 Alamance County, N.C.

1861 Montgomery County, N.C.

Milledgeville Cem.

J.l. Newby 1818 Pasquotank Co., N.C. 1855 North Carolina 1862 Fayetteville, N.C. Fayetteville, N.C.

Benjamin F. Guthrie 1837 Chatham County, N.C. 1858 New Bern, N.C. 1862 Virginia Chatham County, N.C.



JoinedConference

Date/Placeof Death

Placeof Burial

John Gordon 1820 North Carolina 1853 Fairfield, Guilford Co., N.C.

1862 *** Bethel, Guilford County, N.C.

John C. Forbes ***** ***** 1862 *** *****

John M. Gunn 1801 Iredell County, N. C. North Carolina 1862 North Carolina Statesville, N.C.

Thompson Garrard 1800 Orange County, N. C. 1818 Virginia 1863 North Carolina Johnston County, N.C.

John C. Brent 1837 Rockingham Co., N.C. 1858 New Bern, N.C. 1863 Columbus County, N.C.

Whiteville, N.C.

Isaac Coe 1802 Guilford County, N.C. 1829 Granville County, N.C.


Randolph County, N.C.

R.C. Maynard 1815 Virginia 1837 Petersburg, Va. 1863 Granville Counfy, N.C.

Granville County, N.C.

Medicus H. Hight 1833 Franklin County, N.C. 1855 North Carolina 1863 North Carolina Kittrell, N.C.

David W. Doub 1816 North Carolina 1843 Halifax Courthouse, Va.

1864 Iredell County, N.C. Stokes County, N.C.

John W. Tinnin 1817 Orange County, N.C. 1841 Raleigh, N.C. 1865 Piffsboro, N.C. Pittsboro, N.C.

Joshua Bethel 1800 Virginia 1828 Virginia 1865 Greensboro, N. C. Greensboro, N.C.

N. R. Fail 1835 Johnston County, N.C. 1864 Bess Ch. Lincoln County, N.C.

1866 *** *****

David B. Nicholson 1809 Iredell County, N.C. 1831 New Bern, N.C. 1866 Magnolia, N.C. Duplin County, N.C.

W. McB. Roberts 1830 Granville Co., N.C. 1862 Bethesda, Halifax Co.

1867 *** Henderson, N.C.

W.A. Smith 1834 Wake County, N.C. 1860 Salisbury, N.C. 1867 Wake County, N.C. 1867 Wake County, N.C.

Alexander Robbins 1794 Guilford County, N.C. 1833 Whitakers, N.C. 1868 Guilford County, N.C.

Fairfield Church

John Hinshaw 1803 Chatham County, N.C. 1843 Alamance County, N.C.

1868 Chatrham County, N.C.

Chatham County, N.C.

William A. Wheeler 1837 Darlington, S.C. 1858 New Bern, N.C. 1869 Leasburg, N.C. Leasburg, N.C.

John R. Mcintosh 1799 Isle of Skye, Scotland Mississippi 1869 Cumberland Co., N.C.

Cumberland County, N.C.

Peter Doub 1796 Stokes County, N.C. 1818 Norfolk, Va. 1869 Greensboro, N.C. Greensboro, N.C.

Jerry H. Robbins 1829 Randolph County, N. C. 1859 North Carolina 1869 Clinton, N.C. Clinton, N.C.

George W. Deems 1794 Baltimore, Md. 1835 Baltimore, Md. 1870 Baltimore, Md. *****

Thomas L. Carter Rockingham County, N.C. 1837 Shiloh, Randolph Co., N.C.

1870 Raglands, Granville Co.

*****

Horace A. Burton 1808 Granville County, N.C. 1836 Sandy Ridge, Guilford Co.

1870 Granville County, N.C.

*****

W. G. Tuttle 1846 North Carolina 1868 Abbeville, S.C. 1870 Caldwell County, N.C.

Near Lenoir, N.C.

William W. Hill 1800 Warren County, N.C. ***** 1870 *** *****

George C. Byrum 1841 Chatham County, N. C. 1867 Wilmington, N.C. 1871 Guilford Counfy, N. C.

Chatham County, N.C.

James Reid 1795 Caswell County, N.C. 1815 Virginia 1872 Greensboro, N.C. Louisburg, N.C.

Alfred Norman 1804 Washington, N.C. 1828 Raleigh, N.C. 1872 Caswell County, N.C.

1872 Caswell County, N.C.

Jordan Rominger 1817 Stokes County, N..C. 1870 Temple, Edge-combe Co., N.C.

1872 Davidson County, N.C.

Arcadia, Warren Co., N.C.

William Holmes 1798 Virginia 1824 Virginia 1873 Henderson, N.C. 1873 Henderson, N.C.

Asa Steeley 1797 Washington County, N.C. 1828 Enfield, N.C. 1873 Washington Co., N.C.

Rehoboth,Granville Co., N.C.



JoinedConference

Date/Placeof Death

Placeof Burial

William Barringer 1816 Cabarrus County, N.C. 1844 Columbia, S.C. 1873 Greensboro, N. C. 1873 Greensboro, N. C.

Numa F. Reid 1825 Rockingham Co., N. C. 1851 Salisbury, N.C. 1873 Wentworth, N.C. 1873 Wentworth, N.C.

Charles E. Laud 1833 Spartanburg, S.C. 1858 Columbia, S.C. 1874 Monroe, N.C. 1874 Monroe, N.C.

William F. Clegg 1827 Chatham County, N.C. 1852 Louisburg, N.C. 1875 Chafham County, N.C.

1875 Chafham County, N.C.

E. W. Thompson 1833 Kershaw, S. C. 1854 South Carolina 1877 Morganfon, N.C. Morganton, N.C.

T. P. England 1845 McDowell County, N.C. 1869 Cheraw, S.C. 1878 Cleveland County, N.C.

Shelby, N.C.

Joseph Causey 1805 North Carolina 1852 Fayetteville, N.C. 1878 Guilford County, N.C.

Tabernacle Ch., Guil-ford Co.

W.D. Meacham 1833 Richmond County, N. C. 1855 Wilmington, N.C. 1878 Davidson Counfy, N.C.

Near Unwood, N.C.

J.P. Moore 1818 Person County, N.C. 1853 Raleigh, N.C. 1878 Halifax County, N.C. Warrenton, N.C.

D. C. Johnson 1825 Randolph County, N.C. 1853 Raleigh, N.C. 1878 Randolph County, N.C.

Trinity, N.C.

W.M.D. Moore South Carolina 1829 South Carolina 1879 North Carolina Southport, N.C.

Henry F. Pope 1816 *** 1870 Lincolnton, N.C. 1879 Greensboro, N.C. *****

John Godwin Whitfield, D.D. 1812 Isle of Wight, Virginia 1873 Friendship, David-son Co.

1879 Enfield, N.C. Smithfield, Va.

John Jones 1810 Beaufort, N.C. 1850 North Carolina 1879 Beaufort, N.C. Beaufort, N.C.

I.H. Hill 1823 Randolph County, N.C. 1853 Raleigh, N.C. 1880 Siadesville, N.C. Siadesville, N.C.

William D. Lee 1833 Union S.C. 1869 Cheraw, S.C. 1880 Shelby, N. C. Shelby, N.C.

Ira T. Wyche 1816 Virginia 1838 Greensboro, N.C. 1880 La Grange, N.C. Goldsboro, N.C.

John L. Swain 1826 Washington, N.C. 1865 Enfield, N.C. 1880 Buncombe County, N.C.

Democrat, Buncombe Co., N.C.

Alson Gray, D.D. 1779 Randolph County, N.C. 1829 Granville County, N.C.


Fairfield Church

Joshua S. Swift 1800 Washington County, N.C. 1829 Granville County, N.C.

1880 Halifax, N.C. Salem, Washington Co., N.C.

A.A. Boshamer 1847 Caswell County, N.C. 1870 Greensboro, N.C. 1881 Raleigh, N.C. Wadesboro, N.C.

Robert Richardson Prather 1800 Caswell County, N.C. 1842 Whitakers,Halifax Co.


Mingo G. Croom 1820 *** 1874 Lexington, N.C. 1881 Wilmington, N.C. *****

F. M. Fanning 1823 Virginia 1837 Holston; 1865 Blue-Ridge Atl

1881 Henderson County, N.C.

Fannings Chap., Hen-derson Co.

J. M. Wood 1844 *** 1879 Friendship, Ala-mance Co.

1881 Northampton County, N.C.

J.S. Erwin 1829 Clarendon, S. C. 1852 South Carolina 1881 Kings Mounfain, N.C.

1881 Kings Mounfain, N.C.

R.M. Brown 1831 Charlotte, N.C. 1870 Greensboro, N.C. 1881 Randolph County, N.C.


Geo. W. Price ***** 1871 L

north carolina conference of the united methodist church...

Documents