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