December 3, 2023
In memory of:
- Peggy Isley
- Robert Kelly
- Faye Reece
November 26, 2023
Congratulations to:
- Brent & Susan Stephens – married 25 years on December 5
In Memory of:
- Peggy Isley
- Faye Reece
- Those who passed in November
November 19, 2023
In Memory of:
- Jerry Gilbert
- Jerry Gray
- Peggy Isley
November 12, 2023
Congratulations to:
- Elizabeth Lopina, Administrative Assistant for Children, Youth and Invitation & Hospitality – 7 years on November 28
- Steve & Loretta McLeod – married 55 years on November 23
- Steve & Mary Elam – married 60 years on November 28
In Memory of:
- Jim Day
- Jerry Gray
- Daisy Hagaman
- Peggy Isley
In Honor of:
- Barbara Mowery
- Debra Norris
- Kathy & Warren Steen
November 5, 2023
Our sympathy and Christian concern are expressed to the following in the loss of loved ones:
• Jerry Isley in the death of his wife, Peggy Isley; Lamar Isley and Beverly Isley-Landreth, their mother; Lorian Landreth and Brinan Landreth-Wells, their grandmother
Congratulations to the following:
• Bill & Pat Wolfe – married 61 years on November 10
• Joe & Dean Eller – married 65 years on November 15
In Memory of:
• Jim Day
• Ron Hartzler
• Peggy Isley
October 29, 2023
Our sympathy and Christian concern are expressed to the following in the loss of loved ones:
- Elizabeth Lopina (staff) in the death of her mother-in-law, Roma Lopina
- Christa Warise (former staff) and Jim Hutcherson in the death of their brother-in-law, Phillip Ammons
In Memory of:
- Those who passed in October
October 22, 2023
Congratulations to:
- Amy Gallaher – Minister of Missional Engagement – 4 years on November 4
In Memory of:
- Garland Bumgarner
- Ray Johnson
October 15, 2023
Congratulations to:
- Ron & Debbie Loftis – married 45 years on October 21
In Memory of:
- Betty Levan
In Honor of:
- Paul Mullen
October 8, 2023
Congratulations to:
- Debra Norris – Communications & Missions Assistant – 28 years on October 17
- Tim & Wendy Craven – married 40 years on October 15
- Jonathan & Cindy Grimes – married 20 years on October 1
In Memory of:
- Jack Brooks
- Jim Day
- Jerry Gray
In Honor of:
- Kathy Steen & Ladies Intergenerational Class
October 1, 2023
In Memory of:
• Garland Bumgarner
• Jim Day
In Honor of:
• Jane Wall and Steve Cline Wedding
September 24, 2023
Congratulations to:
• David & Margaret Todd – married 35 years on October 1
• Randy & Janet Fulp – married 25 years on October 3
In Memory of:
• Garland Bumgarner
• Jim Day
• Jerry Gray
• Michael Reece
• All who passed in September
In Honor of:
• Jay & Karen Van Nostrand
September 17, 2023
Congratulations to:
• Peter & Abby Haas – married 15 years on September 27
In Memory of:
• Jim Day
• Jerry Gray
• Daisy Hagaman
• Mike Smith
September 10, 2023
Congratulations to:
- Bill & Robbie Brown – married 45 years on September 18
In Memory of:
- Daisy Hagaman
- Mike Smith
In Honor of:
- Steve Cline and Jane Wall’s wedding
September 3, 2023
Congratulations to:
- Russell McBride, Facilities Manager – 13 years on September 15
- Rick & Terri Jeffares – married 10 years on September 14
- Bob & Frederica Pfaff – married 45 years on September 16
- Mac & Grace Jones – married 50 years on September 16
- General Norman Gaddis – 100th birthday is on September 30
In Memory of:
- Elsie Strickland
- Daisy Hagaman
August 27, 2023
Congratulations to the following:
- Charles & Sue Letchworth – married 60 years on August 25
- Michael & Jennie Kerley – married 15 years on August 30
- Tom & Pat Livengood – married 55 years on August 21
- Mario & Brittney Sadler Dawson – married 5 years on September 1
- Foy & Linda Crouse, Sr. – married 62 years on September 3
- Landon & Loretta Dowell – married 66 years on September 6
The following was baptized on Sunday, August 27, 2023
- Levi Trenchard
In Memory of:
- William Thomas Ferguson (Barbara Russell’s brother)
- Jerry Gilbert
- Daisy Hagaman
- Jan Ragsdale
- All who passed in August
In Honor of:
- Jane Wall & Steve Cline’s wedding
August 20, 2023
Congratulations to the following:
- Charles & Sue Letchworth – married 60 years on August 25
- Ralph & Janet Kindred – married 62 years on August 26
In Memory of:
- Daisy Hagaman
In Honor of:
- Jane Wall & Steve Cline’s marriage
August 13, 2023
Congratulations to the following:
- Bill & Barbara Beattie – married 63 years on August 20
In Memory of:
- Daisy Hagaman
- Jan Ragsdale
August 6, 2023
Congratulations to the following:
- Jim Davidson, Worship, Music & Arts Educator 8 years on August 17
- Arnold & Margaret Powers – married 70 years on August 11
- Leon & Lynda Phillips – married 55 years on August 17
- Randall & Brenda Kale – married 45 years on August 19
In Memory of:
- Jerry Gray
- Daisy Hagaman
July 30, 2023
Congratulations to the following:
- Gene & Jo West – married 52 years on August 7
In Memory of:
- Margaret Edens
- Carolyn Griffith
- All who died in July
July 23, 2023
Congratulations to the following:
- Tyler Tankersley – Senior Pastor – 4 years on August 1
- Randy & Dawn Hollifield – Married 35 years on July 30
- Brandon & Melissa Johnson – Married 20 years on August 2
In Memory of:
- Jerry Gilbert
- Jerry Gray
- Carolyn Griffith
- Jan Ragsdale
- Jim Whitehead
In Honor of:
- Janet Hellard
July 16, 2023
Congratulations to the following:
- Jim & Wilma Brown – Married 71 years on July 27
In Memory of:
- Jerry Gray
- Trung Nguyen
In Honor of:
- Christy Van Nostrand
July 9, 2023
Congratulations to the following:
- Eddie & Laura Waddell – Married 25 years on July 18
In Memory of:
- Jerry Gray
- Carolyn Griffith
- Jerri Smith
In Honor of:
- Debra Norris
July 2, 2023
- Jerry Gilbert
- Jerry Gray
- Jim Whitehead
June 25, 2023
Congratulations to the following on their wedding anniversary:
- Ty & Sandra Talton – Married 50 years on June 30
- Kent & Mary Newcomb – Married 40 years on July 2
- Richard & Jane Eskew – Married 60 years on July 6
- David & Debbie Newsome – Married 40 years on July 9
- Jack & Ruby Gentry – Married 64 years on July 11
In Memory of:
- Jerry Gilbert
- Jerry Gray
- Jan Ragsdale
- Jim Whitehead
- All who have passed away in June
June 18, 2023
- Jerry Gilbert
- Jan Ragsdale
- Jim Whitehead
June 11, 2023
Congratulations to:
- Doug & Bren Sprinkle– married 61 years on June 17
- Jeff & Debbie McIntyre – married 35 years on June 18
- Tyler & Jess Tankersley – married 15 years on June 21
In Memory of:
- Jerry Gilbert
- Jan Ragsdale
- Wayne Redman
- Jim Whitehead
June 4, 2023
Congratulations to:
- Carroll & Beth Haire – married 68 years on June 11
- Bill and Robbie Brown on the birth of a grandchild
- Carol Polk on being named the YWCA’s Women of Vision Honoree/Women’s Empowerment Award. See article here.
- High School graduates:
– David Fowler
– Lorna Fowler
– Kinman Ho
– Rachel Hull
– Hudson Morgan
– Kara Preli
– Victoria Waddell
– Patsy Wright - College graduates:
– Cameron Barker – Master of Science and Accounting from East Caroline; grandmother is Nancy Barker
– Grace Cain – Master of Divinity with honors from Columbia Theological University in GA; grandmother is Karen Cain
– Jesse Cockerham – Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture from NC State; parents are Jason & Wendy Cockerham
– Katie Marie Cothran – Bachelor of Arts in Advertising, Public Relations & Strategic Communications, Cum Laude and minors in Religion and Social Media Marketing from High Point University; parents are Clark & Donna Cothran
– John Driscoll – Bachelor of Science Management from Clemson University; parents are Dan & Beth Driscoll
– Gavin McRae – Bachelor of Science & Business from Wake Forest University; grandmother is Bea McRae
– Sydney Shofner – Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from NC State; grandmother is Margaret Cogdill
– Jess Tankersley – Certificate in Early Childhood Education – Administration from Forsyth Tech; husband is Tyler Tankersley
In Memory of:
- Jerry Gilbert
- Jan Ragsdale
- Jim Whitehead
In Honor of:
- 2023 High School Graduates
May 28, 2023
Congratulations to:
- John & Faye Reece – married 55 years on June 1
- Jeff & Molly Rawls – married 45 years on June 4
- Justin & Stefanie Jones – married 25 years on June 6
In Memory of:
- Jerry Gilbert
- Jan Ragland
-
Jim Whitehead
-
All who have passed away in May
In Honor of:
- Gina Brock
- Tyler Tankersley
May 21, 2023
Congratulations to:
- John & Sarah Griffenhagen – married 45 years on May 27
- Craig & Tonia Walker – married 40 years on May 28
- Tom & Hope Craven – married 35 years on May 28
In Memory of:
- Jerry Gilbert
- Jan Ragsdale
May 14, 2023
Congratulations to:
- Tim & Sharon Tucker and Gary & LeAnne Kennedy on the birth of a granddaughter, Aubrey Jane Kennedy, born on May 7 to Jeff & Amanda Kennedy. Proud great-grandparents: Jim and Rosemary Davidson; uncle: Andrew Kennedy
- Mark Landreth & Beverly Isley-Landreth – married 40 years on May 21
The following was baptized on Sunday, May 14
- Finley Martin, son of Dane & Gretchen Martin
In Memory of:
- Jean Jordan
- Henry Mize
- Olivia Wilson
May 7, 2023
Congratulations to:
- Sarah (Todd) and Michael Weeks on the birth of a son, John David Todd Weeks, born on April 16th. Grandparents are Margaret and David Todd; great-grandmother is Jacki Todd, and aunt is Mary Margaret Waterer.
In Memory of:
- All who have passed away in April
- Mike Richardson
April 30, 2023
Congratulations to:
- David & Mary Lou White – married 63 years on May 7
- Ray & Nancy Zwack – married 30 years on May 13
In Memory of:
- Jerri Smith
In Honor of:
- Judy & Bill Kitchen
- Loretta & Steve McLeod
- Jim Sullivan
April 23, 2023
Congratulations to:
• DeNeal Fowler, Minister of Invitation & Hospitality 6 years on May 1
• Jerry & Peggy Isley – married 66 years on May 4
• Emma Smith – baptized Sunday, April 23, 2023
April 16, 2023
Congratulations to:
- Janet Hellard, Administrative Assistant, 11 years on April 16
- Dane Martin, Minister with Students, 7 years on April 24
In Honor of:
- Bob & Betty Alexander
April 9, 2023
Congratulations to:
- Fletcher and Raquel Harrell on the birth of Nathanael Lewis Harrell on March 28, 2023; Levi Harrell, big brother
- Bill & Judy Kitchen married 61 years on April 21
In Honor of:
- Carolyn Hodges on her birthday
April 2, 2023
Milestones:
Congratulations to the following on their wedding anniversary:
- Bob & Betty Alexander – Married 60 years on April 6
March 26, 2023
Memorials
In Memory of:
- LaVon Thomas
- Donald Maner
- All ABC members who passed away in March
In Honor of Donald & Martha Maner on their “would be” 55th wedding anniversary on March 26th
Milestones:
Congratulations to the following on their wedding anniversary:
- Dick & Peggy Warfford – Married 61 years on March 31
- Jay & Karen Van Nostrand – Married 30 years on April 3
March 19, 2023
Memorials
In Honor of Sarah Griffenhagen for Joy in the Journey
In Memory of Stan Elrod
March 5, 2023
None available
February 26, 2023
In Memory of:
- James Hagaman
- All ABC Members who passed away in February
February 19, 2023
Congratulations to the following on their wedding anniversary:
- Ted & Carol Bledsoe – Married 60 years on February 23
- Charlie & Dot Freeman – Married 69 years on February 27
February 12, 2023
In Memory of:
- Jean Jordan
- James Hagaman
February 5, 2023
Congratulations to the following on their wedding anniversary:
- Jack & Helen Baker – Married 63 years on February 14
January 29, 2023
The following was baptized on Sunday, January 29, 2023:
- Aryanna Sarmiento
In Memory of:
- Stan Elrod
- David Kates
January 22, 2023
Congratulations to the following on their wedding anniversary:
- Lindsay & Dianne Robertson – Married 55 years on January 28
In Memory of:
- Brooke Crist
- Paul Luckado
- All ABC members who passed away in January
In Honor of:
- Martha Crist
January 15, 2023
Our sympathy and Christian concern are expressed to the following in the loss of loved ones:
- Tim Craven and Tom Craven in the death of their mother, Betty King Craven; Brandon, Sam, Anne Marie, Lili, and Rosie, their grandmother
In Memory of:
- Betty Craven
January 8, 2023
Our sympathy and Christian concern are expressed to the following in the loss of loved ones:
- Faynita Brannan in the death of her brother, John Smith
Congratulations to the following:
- Alan Gill, Church Administrator – 3 years
- Kezra Marshall, Financial Assistant – 1 year
In Memory of:
- Barbara Anderson
- John Smith
In Honor of:
- Jim, Jaulita, and Juliana Sullivan
January 1, 2023
Our sympathy and Christian concern are expressed to the following in the loss of loved ones:
- David Fitzgerald in the death of his aunt, Jerlene Fitzgerald
- Barbara Kates Mowery in the death of her brother, John David Kates
Congratulations to the following:
- Lee Ritchie, Minister with Children & Families – 8 years
In Memory of:
- John Canupp
In Honor of:
- Ann Canupp
