Janie Elizabeth Patterson

F, #8401
Last Edited: 23 Sep 2013

Family:

John Franklin Gouger

Child:

Mary Edna Gouger 'Edna'+ b. 25 Feb 1903, d. 12 Oct 1974

Rodney Lane Leonard , Sr.

M, #8402, b. 1 January 1929, d. 17 January 2009
Last Edited: 22 Sep 2013
  • Birth*: Rodney was born on 1 Jan 1929.
  • Death*: He died on 17 Jan 2009 at age 80.

Parents:

Father: Shelly Walter Leonard b. 20 Dec 1896, d. 22 Nov 1957
Mother: Mary Edna Gouger 'Edna' b. 25 Feb 1903, d. 12 Oct 1974

Enzer Latham (twin)

M, #8408, b. 9 April 1870, d. 4 June 1950
Gravestone
Last Edited: 17 Aug 2014

Parents:

Father: John Latham b. 1833, d. 1888
Mother: Cornelia Elizabeth Leonard 'Elizabeth' b. 24 Oct 1834, d. 12 Nov 1906

Family:

Susie Grubb b. 22 Apr 1874, d. 14 Apr 1948

Children:

Elizabeth Latham 'Lizzie'+ b. 27 Jul 1893, d. 27 Jul 1982
?? Latham b. c 1895
Harvie Lee Latham+ b. 20 Mar 1897, d. 29 Jan 1972
?? Latham b. c 1899
Edgar Ray Latham , Sr. 'Ray'+ b. 24 Dec 1900, d. 5 Feb 1967
?? Latham b. c 1902
Clarence Roy Latham+ b. 28 May 1906, d. 24 Oct 1990
?? Latham b. c 1908
?? Latham b. c 1910

Laura Latham (twin)

F, #8409, b. 9 April 1870, d. 8 November 1932
Gravestone
Last Edited: 5 Aug 2021

Parents:

Father: John Latham b. 1833, d. 1888
Mother: Cornelia Elizabeth Leonard 'Elizabeth' b. 24 Oct 1834, d. 12 Nov 1906

Family:

Thomas Emanuel Wood? Everhart 'Tom' b. 7 May 1868, d. 3 Apr 1939

Children:

Arcacia Everhart 'R.K.Z.' 'Casey'+ b. 1 Jun 1890, d. 24 Apr 1961
Joseph Lee Everhart b. 1892, d. 1975
Thomas Garrett Everhart+ b. 27 Oct 1894, d. 24 Feb 1960
Bannie Elizabeth Everhart b. 1896, d. 1978
Lula Mae Everhart+ b. 3 May 1899, d. 21 Sep 1980
Della Everhart+ b. 30 Apr 1901, d. 22 Aug 1985
Samuel Eugene Everhart , Sr. 'Sam'+ b. 11 Dec 1903, d. 1 Nov 1959
infant Everhart b. 1907, d. 1907
William Howard Everhart b. 1907, d. 1960
Winnie Ellen Everhart b. 1910, d. 1991

Thomas Emanuel Wood? Everhart 'Tom'

M, #8410, b. 7 May 1868, d. 3 April 1939
Gravestone
Last Edited: 5 Aug 2021

Parents:

Father: Emanuel Everhart b. 5 Nov 1845, d. 11 Jun 1917
Mother: Rebecca Catherine Shuler 'Catherine' b. 23 Aug 1845, d. 21 Feb 1888

Family:

Laura Latham (twin) b. 9 Apr 1870, d. 8 Nov 1932

Children:

Arcacia Everhart 'R.K.Z.' 'Casey'+ b. 1 Jun 1890, d. 24 Apr 1961
Joseph Lee Everhart b. 1892, d. 1975
Thomas Garrett Everhart+ b. 27 Oct 1894, d. 24 Feb 1960
Bannie Elizabeth Everhart b. 1896, d. 1978
Lula Mae Everhart+ b. 3 May 1899, d. 21 Sep 1980
Della Everhart+ b. 30 Apr 1901, d. 22 Aug 1985
Samuel Eugene Everhart , Sr. 'Sam'+ b. 11 Dec 1903, d. 1 Nov 1959
infant Everhart b. 1907, d. 1907
William Howard Everhart b. 1907, d. 1960
Winnie Ellen Everhart b. 1910, d. 1991

Crissie Jane Latham

F, #8411, b. 4 August 1875, d. 5 November 1974
Last Edited: 7 Jan 2017

Parents:

Father: John Latham b. 1833, d. 1888
Mother: Cornelia Elizabeth Leonard 'Elizabeth' b. 24 Oct 1834, d. 12 Nov 1906

Family:

Emanuel Parker Everhart 'Park' 'Parks' b. 2 Jul 1876, d. 18 Jan 1953

Emanuel Parker Everhart 'Park' 'Parks'

M, #8412, b. 2 July 1876, d. 18 January 1953
Last Edited: 7 Jan 2017

Parents:

Father: Emanuel Everhart b. 5 Nov 1845, d. 11 Jun 1917
Mother: Rebecca Catherine Shuler 'Catherine' b. 23 Aug 1845, d. 21 Feb 1888

Family:

Crissie Jane Latham b. 4 Aug 1875, d. 5 Nov 1974

Callie Caroline Latham

F, #8413, b. 12 May 1879, d. 19 October 1961
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2004

Parents:

Father: John Latham b. 1833, d. 1888
Mother: Cornelia Elizabeth Leonard 'Elizabeth' b. 24 Oct 1834, d. 12 Nov 1906

Family:

Roland W. Leonard 'Rol' b. 16 Jun 1878, d. 13 Jul 1931

Roland W. Leonard 'Rol'

M, #8414, b. 16 June 1878, d. 13 July 1931
Last Edited: 18 Feb 2014

Parents:

Father: Alfred Hayes Leonard b. 1833
Mother: Catherine Link b. 12 Aug 1842, d. 12 Jun 1928

Family:

Callie Caroline Latham b. 12 May 1879, d. 19 Oct 1961

Susie Grubb

F, #8415, b. 22 April 1874, d. 14 April 1948
Gravestone
Last Edited: 17 Aug 2014

Parents:

Family:

Enzer Latham (twin) b. 9 Apr 1870, d. 4 Jun 1950

Children:

Elizabeth Latham 'Lizzie'+ b. 27 Jul 1893, d. 27 Jul 1982
?? Latham b. c 1895
Harvie Lee Latham+ b. 20 Mar 1897, d. 29 Jan 1972
?? Latham b. c 1899
Edgar Ray Latham , Sr. 'Ray'+ b. 24 Dec 1900, d. 5 Feb 1967
?? Latham b. c 1902
Clarence Roy Latham+ b. 28 May 1906, d. 24 Oct 1990
?? Latham b. c 1908
?? Latham b. c 1910

William Grubb

M, #8416
Last Edited: 17 Aug 2014

Family:

Phoebe? Phobie ??

Child:

Susie Grubb+ b. 22 Apr 1874, d. 14 Apr 1948

Phoebe? Phobie ??

F, #8417
Last Edited: 17 Aug 2014
  • Birth*: Phoebe? was born.
  • Marriage*: She married William Grubb.

Family:

William Grubb

Child:

Susie Grubb+ b. 22 Apr 1874, d. 14 Apr 1948

?? Latham

?, #8418, b. circa 1895
Last Edited: 17 Aug 2014
  • Biography*: Died in infancy.
  • Birth*: ?? was born circa 1895.

Parents:

Father: Enzer Latham (twin) b. 9 Apr 1870, d. 4 Jun 1950
Mother: Susie Grubb b. 22 Apr 1874, d. 14 Apr 1948

?? Latham

?, #8419, b. circa 1899
Last Edited: 17 Aug 2014
  • Birth*: ?? was born circa 1899.

Parents:

Father: Enzer Latham (twin) b. 9 Apr 1870, d. 4 Jun 1950
Mother: Susie Grubb b. 22 Apr 1874, d. 14 Apr 1948

?? Latham

?, #8420, b. circa 1910
Last Edited: 17 Aug 2014
  • Biography*: Died in infancy.
  • Birth*: ?? was born circa 1910.

Parents:

Father: Enzer Latham (twin) b. 9 Apr 1870, d. 4 Jun 1950
Mother: Susie Grubb b. 22 Apr 1874, d. 14 Apr 1948

?? Latham

?, #8421, b. circa 1908
Last Edited: 17 Aug 2014
  • Biography*: Died in infancy.
  • Birth*: ?? was born circa 1908.

Parents:

Father: Enzer Latham (twin) b. 9 Apr 1870, d. 4 Jun 1950
Mother: Susie Grubb b. 22 Apr 1874, d. 14 Apr 1948

?? Latham

?, #8422, b. circa 1902
Last Edited: 28 Mar 2008
  • Biography*: Died at 6 years old.
  • Birth*: ?? was born circa 1902.
  • Death*: ?? died.
  • Burial*: An unknown person body was buried.

Parents:

Father: Enzer Latham (twin) b. 9 Apr 1870, d. 4 Jun 1950
Mother: Susie Grubb b. 22 Apr 1874, d. 14 Apr 1948

Walter Alvin Koontz 'Abby'

M, #8423, b. 22 August 1941, d. 2 April 2009
Gravestone
Last Edited: 15 Sep 2018
  • Biography*: Obituary:
    WELCOME | Walter Alvin "Abby" Koontz, 67, of Weaver Road, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2009, at his home.

    A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Reeds United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gary Foster officiating. Burial will follow in First Baptist Church cemetery in Welcome.

    Walter was born Aug. 22, 1941, in Davidson County to Emanuel Whitson Koontz and Sarah Jane Elverson Koontz. He was a retired machinist with Lacy Miller Machine and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Judy H. Koontz, who died in 1993; two sisters, Pauline Lomax and Mildred Snider; and one brother, Robert Koontz.

    Surviving are one son, Rodney A. Koontz and his wife, Deborah, of Lexington; two daughters, Angela K. Craver and her husband, James, of Welcome and Lisa K. Chrisley and her husband, Johnny, of Lexington; eight grandchildren, Shaina Craver, Tiffany Craver, James "Abby" Craver, Britany Koontz, Morgan Koontz, Taylor Chrisley, Ali Chrisley, and David Chrisley; three sisters, Edna Morgan of Salisbury, Arlene Hedrick of Tyro and Carol Burkhart of Lexington; three brothers, Jack Koontz of Cleveland, Gray Koontz of Churchland and Melvin Koontz of Rockwell.

    The family will receive friends at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel from 6-8 p.m. Saturday and at other times at the home.

    Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net.
  • Birth*: Walter was born on 22 Aug 1941 at Davidson County, NC.
  • Marriage*: He married Judy C. Hatch on 8 May 1964.
  • Death*: Walter Alvin Koontz 'Abby' died on 2 Apr 2009 at Davidson County, NC, at age 67.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Welcome, Davidson County, NC. First Baptist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: Emanuel Whitson Koontz b. 17 Jun 1893, d. 18 Feb 1979
Mother: Sarah Jane Elverson b. 8 Feb 1898, d. 10 Jan 1996

Family:

Judy C. Hatch b. 13 Aug 1943, d. 4 Oct 1993

Judy C. Hatch

F, #8424, b. 13 August 1943, d. 4 October 1993
Gravestone
Last Edited: 15 Sep 2018

Family:

Walter Alvin Koontz 'Abby' b. 22 Aug 1941, d. 2 Apr 2009

Harvie Lee Latham

M, #8425, b. 20 March 1897, d. 29 January 1972
Last Edited: 28 Mar 2008

Parents:

Father: Enzer Latham (twin) b. 9 Apr 1870, d. 4 Jun 1950
Mother: Susie Grubb b. 22 Apr 1874, d. 14 Apr 1948

Family:

Sadie Lanora Weaver b. 12 Jun 1898, d. 19 Oct 1957

Sadie Lanora Weaver

F, #8426, b. 12 June 1898, d. 19 October 1957
Last Edited: 28 Mar 2008

Parents:

Family:

Harvie Lee Latham b. 20 Mar 1897, d. 29 Jan 1972

Edgar Ray Latham , Sr. 'Ray'

M, #8427, b. 24 December 1900, d. 5 February 1967
Last Edited: 16 Aug 2014

Parents:

Father: Enzer Latham (twin) b. 9 Apr 1870, d. 4 Jun 1950
Mother: Susie Grubb b. 22 Apr 1874, d. 14 Apr 1948

Family:

Elnora Bernice Biesecker 'Nora' b. 3 Dec 1906, d. 3 Dec 2003

Children:

Edgar Ray Latham , Jr. 'Ray' b. 19 Nov 1928, d. 6 Jun 1988
James Edward Latham 'Jimmy or Jim'+ b. 2 Apr 1931, d. 16 Feb 2001

Elnora Bernice Biesecker 'Nora'

F, #8428, b. 3 December 1906, d. 3 December 2003
Gravestone
Last Edited: 17 Aug 2014

Parents:

Father: James Honor Biesecker , Sr. 'Jim' b. 25 Dec 1871, d. 28 Aug 1959
Mother: Emma Lee Fritts b. 13 Aug 1880, d. 17 Apr 1947

Family:

Edgar Ray Latham , Sr. 'Ray' b. 24 Dec 1900, d. 5 Feb 1967

Children:

Edgar Ray Latham , Jr. 'Ray' b. 19 Nov 1928, d. 6 Jun 1988
James Edward Latham 'Jimmy or Jim'+ b. 2 Apr 1931, d. 16 Feb 2001

Lula Ida Waitman

F, #8435, b. 20 August 1885, d. 15 October 1934
Last Edited: 23 Sep 2013

Parents:

Father: Jacob Lindsay Waitman 'Lindsay' b. 10 Jul 1846, d. 16 Dec 1915
Mother: Sarah Caroline Swicegood 'Caroline' b. 28 Dec 1852, d. 2 Nov 1903

Family:

Arthur Lee Leonard b. 2 Dec 1881, d. 1959

Children:

Moton Arthur Leonard+ b. 6 Dec 1904, d. 2 Jan 1985
Walter Byard Leonard b. 21 May 1907, d. 18 May 1910
William Hoyd Leonard 'Willie' b. 24 Nov 1908, d. 18 Apr 1970
Ivey Riley Leonard 'Riley'+ b. 31 Aug 1910, d. 21 Feb 1970

Moton Arthur Leonard

M, #8438, b. 6 December 1904, d. 2 January 1985
Last Edited: 6 Mar 2004
  • Biography*: Lived at 19 Paddington Drive, Lexington, Davidson County, NC, 1982.


  • Birth*: Moton was born on 6 Dec 1904.
  • Death*: Moton died on 2 Jan 1985 at age 80. From gravestone.
  • Burial*: His body was buried in Jan 1985 at Davidson County, NC. Paul's Chapel United Church of Christ Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: Arthur Lee Leonard b. 2 Dec 1881, d. 1959
Mother: Lula Ida Waitman b. 20 Aug 1885, d. 15 Oct 1934

Walter Byard Leonard

M, #8440, b. 21 May 1907, d. 18 May 1910
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2004
  • Birth*: Walter was born on 21 May 1907.
  • Death*: Walter died on 18 May 1910 at age 2. Died in a fire. From gravestone..
  • Burial*: His body was buried on 21 May 1910 at Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery on Highway 150.

Parents:

Father: Arthur Lee Leonard b. 2 Dec 1881, d. 1959
Mother: Lula Ida Waitman b. 20 Aug 1885, d. 15 Oct 1934

William Hoyd Leonard 'Willie'

M, #8441, b. 24 November 1908, d. 18 April 1970
Last Edited: 26 Apr 1998
  • Birth*: William was born on 24 Nov 1908.
  • Death*: William died on 18 Apr 1970 at age 61.
  • Burial*: His body was buried.

Parents:

Father: Arthur Lee Leonard b. 2 Dec 1881, d. 1959
Mother: Lula Ida Waitman b. 20 Aug 1885, d. 15 Oct 1934

Ivey Riley Leonard 'Riley'

M, #8442, b. 31 August 1910, d. 21 February 1970
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2004
  • Birth*: Ivey was born on 31 Aug 1910.
  • Burial*: His body was buried in Feb 1970 at Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery on Highway 150.
  • Death*: Ivey died on 21 Feb 1970 at age 59. From gravestone.

Parents:

Father: Arthur Lee Leonard b. 2 Dec 1881, d. 1959
Mother: Lula Ida Waitman b. 20 Aug 1885, d. 15 Oct 1934

Family:

Child:

David Clark Leonard b. 31 May 1951, d. 31 May 1951

Ettie Missouri Johnson

F, #8457, b. 18 August 1879, d. 25 March 1900
Gravestone
E. M. Cain gravestone
E. M. Cain footstone.
Last Edited: 13 Dec 2015

Parents:

Father: Joel Madison Johnson b. 15 Oct 1850, d. 22 Apr 1937
Mother: Elizabeth Ann Edge b. 8 Oct 1844, d. 18 Sep 1913

Family:

Lorenzo Tillet Cain b. 5 Feb 1874, d. 18 Aug 1919

Gladys Ruth Ballenger

F, #8458, b. 4 September 1929, d. 12 August 2021
Gladys Ballenger McMillan (Oct., 2005)
Cain Reunion 2007, Herbert Regan, Gladys McMillian, Pete McMillian.
Ruth McMillan
Last Edited: 14 Dec 2022
  • Biography*: E-mail: pgmc3@yahoo.com - no longer working

    https://www.jdnews.com/obituaries/pjkb0051593
    "Gladys Ruth Ballenger McMillan
    Was re-united with the love of her life on August 12th 2021. Her beloved husband of 59 years, Ernest D. (Pete) McMillan, predeceased her in 2012 and they are now dancing on streets of gold in heaven.
    Born in New Bern, NC Gladys was the only daughter of Ruth Elizabeth Cain & Joseph Rhem Ballenger. After graduating from New Bern High School, she moved to Fayetteville, NC where she met and married Pete and relocated to Jacksonville, NC.
    She served tirelessly at First Presbyterian Church in multiple capacities including being an ordained elder. She was also an active member of the Garden Club and served on the Jacksonville Beautification Committee.
    Known for her "green thumb", she was a talented flower arranger as well as an excellent cook and grandmother.
    She is survived by 3 children, Ernest David McMillan Jr. (Sabrena), Joseph Gregory McMillan (Virginia) & Penny McMillan Simmons along with 7 grandchildren: Brittany, Tatia, Annie, James, Joshua, Timothy, and Hannah in addition to 10 great-grandchildren.
    A Celebration of Her Life will be on Saturday, August 28th, 2021, at 1 PM at
    First Presbyterian Church - 400 Bayshore Boulevard North - Jacksonville, NC 28540
    Visitation will follow in Fellowship Hall.
    In lieu of flowers donations can be sent to McLeod Hospice House of Florence, SC;
    First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, NC; Or Charity of your choosing."
  • Birth*: Gladys was born on 4 Sep 1929 at New Bern, NC.
  • Marriage*: She married Ernest David McMillan , Sr. 'Pete' in 1953 at Fayetteville, Cumberland County, NC.
  • Residence*: She resided in Oct 2005 at Jacksonville, NC, 28546, 309 Country Club Drive, from Dec 1996. 309 Country Club Drive, from Dec 1996.
  • Residence: She resided in Oct 2012 at Jacksonville, NC, 28546-1610, from Oct., 2009.. From Oct., 2009..
  • Residence: Gladys Ruth Ballenger lived in Sep 2018 at Florence, SC, In a nursing home..
  • Death*: She died on 12 Aug 2021 at SC at age 91.

Parents:

Father: Joseph Rhem Ballenger 'Rhem' b. 7 Jun 1888, d. 8 Sep 1946
Mother: Ruth Elizabeth Cain b. 26 Oct 1901, d. 28 May 1983

Family:

Ernest David McMillan , Sr. 'Pete' b. 25 Oct 1924, d. 4 Dec 2012

Child:

Jacquelyn Ann McMillan b. 1954, d. 19 Aug 1956

Hilda Hope Britt

F, #8459, b. 3 September 1933, d. 1 September 2002
Gravestone
Last Edited: 20 Sep 2018

Parents:

Father: Wilton Ronald Britt b. 14 Aug 1909, d. 7 Mar 1973
Mother: Grace Victoria Cain b. 4 Nov 1912, d. 6 Oct 1947

Family 1:

Family 2:

Wilton Wesley Britt 'Wesley'

M, #8460, b. 8 August 1935, d. 17 September 1990
Gravestone
Last Edited: 7 Nov 2012
  • Birth*: Wilton was born on 8 Aug 1935.
  • Death*: He died on 17 Sep 1990 at age 55.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Dublin, Bladen County, NC. Singletary United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: Wilton Ronald Britt b. 14 Aug 1909, d. 7 Mar 1973
Mother: Grace Victoria Cain b. 4 Nov 1912, d. 6 Oct 1947

Arnold Joe Britt 'Joe'

M, #8461, b. 13 September 1937, d. 14 November 2021
Joe Britt (Oct., 2005)
Joe Britt
Last Edited: 19 Nov 2021
  • Biography*: E-mail: gibb85@embarqmail.com

    https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/23086953/arnold-joe-britt

    Obituary
    Arnold “Joe” Britt, 84, of Elizabethtown went to his eternal home on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilton and Grace Cain Britt, son, Edward Britt, sister Hilda Bullard and brother Wesley Britt. Joe leaves behind his adoring wife of 36 years, Bonnie Rising Britt of the home, mother of his children, Erlinda Vale; sons: Ron Britt of New York, Byron Britt (Tiny) of Fayetteville, and Bobby Britt (Debbie) of Elizabethtown, daughter Tolmy Butler of Dublin, brother Leverne Britt (Joann) of Spring Lake, six grandchildren: Jeremiah Britt (Autumn), Zackery Butler, Chloe Butler Shirk (Spencer), Gabriel White, Tyler Britt, and Noah Britt and five great grandchildren, Aydan Butler, Lily Haines, Adaira Shirk, Lincoln Shirk, and Addi Shirk.

    Joe was a hardworking, loving family man. He retired from the US Air Force and was accepted into the NC Softball Association Hall of Fame. Joe and his wife made their home here in Bladen County. He worked as the County Maintenance Manager and FFA Camp Manager. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and tending his gardens. Joe worked hard for his family and his community and will be missed a great deal by all.

    A Memorial Service will be held at 2pm on Friday, November 19, 2021 at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home in Elizabethtown to honor Joe’s life.

    As this is a memorial service, the family requests no flowers but if desired, donations be made to The Fallen Outdoors online or mailed to 20123 NE 174th St., Brush Prairie, WA 98606-7718; or to a charity of your choice.


    To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Arnold "Joe" Britt please visit our Tribute Store.


    Hall of Honor NC Softball 2009
    https://www.usasoftballnc.org/honors.
  • Birth*: Arnold was born on 13 Sep 1937.
  • Residence*: He lived in Nov 2021 at Elizabethtown, NC, 28337-4994, from Oct 1997.
    796 NC Highway 53 West..
  • Death*: He died on 14 Nov 2021 at Fayetteville, NC, at age 84; Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
  • Burial*: His body was buried. Cremated.

Parents:

Father: Wilton Ronald Britt b. 14 Aug 1909, d. 7 Mar 1973
Mother: Grace Victoria Cain b. 4 Nov 1912, d. 6 Oct 1947

Family:

Peggy Rae Ratley

F, #8463, b. 1 July 1940, d. 29 October 2020
Peggy Economidis
At the Cain Reunion in Ammon, NC. From left to right: Janice [Caine] Wood, Bob Regan, Minnie [Cain] Allen, Jeanette Regan, Herbert Regan, Frances Regan, Beamie Allen, Peggy [Ratley] Economidis.
Peggy Economidis
Peggy Economidis
Peggy Rae Ratley. Picture Source: Dot Harcum.
Last Edited: 22 Sep 2021
  • Biography*: Occupation: Realtor, William E. Wood, Virginia Beach, VA, (757) 650-2098.

    E-mail: peggyeconomidis@cox.net

    pegecono.pilot.infi.net [old]

    Obituary
    Peggy was born in Greenville, North Carolina as the only child of Hettie Mae Cain Ratley and Emmett Raeford Ratley. She moved with her family to Va. Beach when she was 3 months old and resided here until her death on October 29, 2020 at the age of 80 years old due to the complications of advanced lung disease.

    Peggy graduated from Princess Anne high School in 1958 and attended East Carolina University and Old Dominion University. She was a member of Alpha X Delta sorority and served as the alumnae director to the Old Dominion Chapter.

    She was a member of Old Donation Episcopal Church, The Lake Smith Garden Club, and many Real Estate related associations. She enjoyed snow skiing and tennis in her earlier years. She enjoyed spending time and sharing her love of horses on the farm where she lived with her daughter until her passing.

    Peggy was a licensed Realtor for 41 + years and especially enjoyed working with multiple generations of families, many of which have become lifetime friends. Sharing her wealth of knowledge of the area and guiding them with her expertise in the field motivated her passion for the profession.

    Widowed at a young age, with the loss of her dearly beloved husband, Theodore J. Economidis, she devoted her love and strength to her two children. She is survived by her daughter, Tracy Economidis of Virginia Beach and her son, Keith Economidis of Boulder, Colorado in addition to many furry grandchildren that she adored.

    Peggy was predeceased by her parents as well as her two Aunts that raised her, Jean Ratley Cunningham and Carol Ratley Miles.

    In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that you might consider a donation to the MAYA FOUNDATION 1009 Chumley Rd. Va. Beach, VA 23451 or at www.themayafoundation.org

    Burial will be private at Forest Lawn Cemetery where she will be with her beloved husband Ted. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
  • Birth*: Peggy was born on 1 Jul 1940 at Greenville, Pitt County, NC.
  • Marriage*: She married Theodore J. Economidis 'Ted' on 18 Apr 1964.
  • Residence*: Peggy Rae Ratley lived in Oct 2019 at Virginia Beach, VA, 23456-0248, P.O. Box 6248
    (757) 563-2343
    Since Oct., 2009..
  • Death*: She died on 29 Oct 2020 at Virginia Beach, VA, at age 80.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried at Norfolk, VA. Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: Emmett Raeford Ratley 'Ray' b. 26 May 1916, d. 12 Jan 1971
Mother: Hettie Mae Cain b. 5 Mar 1916, d. 30 May 1942

Family:

Theodore J. Economidis 'Ted' b. 9 May 1940, d. 14 Jul 1983

Child:

Tracy Lynn Economidis b. 15 Jan 1967, d. 9 May 2021

Joe Richard Allen , Sr.

M, #8467, b. 1946, d. 3 July 2018
Joe Allen
L-R: Joe Allen, Jr., Wanda Allaen, Joe Allen, Sam Allen, Violet Allen, Oiliva Allen.
Last Edited: 5 Feb 2023
  • Biography*: Obituary for Joe Richard Allen, Sr.
    Joe Richard Allen beloved husband, father, brother died July 3, 2018 in his sleep. He was born June 24, 1946 and had just celebrated his 72 birthday. He had waged a fierce battle over the past 18 months with ALS. He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Bullard Allen, sons, Joe Jr. and his partner Aileen Sellers, son Sam, granddaughters Olivia, Violet and Leah, brother Beam and sisters Ethel Vogel and Dan; Faye Weeber and Bill; niece, Lindsey Weeber and nephew, William Weeber. His parents were Minnie and JE Allen.
    Joe owned and operated Allen’s Tire Service and previously the fuel business servicing farms and homes around the Tar Heel area with his parents his entire life. He was a faithful, dutiful, and affectionate son, husband, father and brother. His funny stories of Tar Heel and White Oak characters and episodes were hilarious and provided many a laugh on a camping trip and on short excursions. He was a Southern story teller. Like his parents, he had loved his town and church, and hoped the best for them and for Bladen County. Loving the beach, to camp, travel and fish, he was always talking about where to go next, compiling a list, preparing for the trip and making a phone call telling you what he had, what was packed, and what fish he thought might be running. He would say, “My gear is at the ready!”.
    The family is forever grateful to Tar Heel and surrounding communities for your help dur- ing his illness. The family appreciates the food that was provided, the ramp that was built, the songs sung, the stories told, and the many visits from dear cousins, friends and neighbors always offering prayers and kind thoughts.
    Visitation will be at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 6, at Purdie’s United Methodist Church, 11567 Hwy 87 N, Tar Heel, NC 28392. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. Burial will be in the Allen Family Cemetary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Purdie’s United Methodist Church, c/o Al Marshburn, 2142 Pleasant Grove Church Road, Bladenboro, NC, 28320.
    So put on a hat, sit outside and enjoy the heat. Build a camp fire when it cools down and remember Joe and his sky blue eyes hoping the best for you.
  • Birth*: Joe was born in 1946.
  • Residence*: He lived in Oct 2011 at Tar Heel, NC, 28392.
  • Death*: He died on 3 Jul 2018 at NC.
  • Burial*: His body was buried on 7 Jul 2018 at Dublin, Bladen County, NC. Allen Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: James Edward Allen 'J.E' b. 3 Oct 1911, d. 24 Apr 1995
Mother: Minnie Foch Caine b. 11 Apr 1919, d. 28 Aug 2013

June Emory Beck

M, #8468
Last Edited: 1 Jan 2004
  • Birth*: June was born.
  • Marriage*: He married Etta Eugenia Wood.
  • Death*: June died.
  • Burial*: His body was buried.

Etta Eugenia Wood

F, #8469
Last Edited: 26 Apr 1998
  • Birth*: Etta was born.
  • Marriage*: She married June Emory Beck.
  • Death*: Etta died.
  • Burial*: Her body was buried.

Family:

Jacob Lindsay Waitman 'Lindsay'

M, #8475, b. 10 July 1846, d. 16 December 1915
Jacob Lindsay Waitman
Gravestone
Last Edited: 21 May 2020

Parents:

Father: David L. Waitman b. 10 Mar 1821, d. 18 Mar 1894
Mother: Elizabeth Leonard 'Betts' b. 12 Dec 1818, d. 25 Sep 1897

Family:

Sarah Caroline Swicegood 'Caroline' b. 28 Dec 1852, d. 2 Nov 1903

Children:

Mary Emma Waitman+ b. 15 Feb 1872, d. 4 Feb 1938
Phillip H. Waitman b. 10 Apr 1876, d. 19 Oct 1895
David Walter Waitman 'Walter'+ b. 20 Sep 1881, d. 31 May 1949
Lula Ida Waitman+ b. 20 Aug 1885, d. 15 Oct 1934
Ora S. Waitman b. 28 Aug 1891, d. 3 Dec 1953

Sarah Caroline Swicegood 'Caroline'

F, #8476, b. 28 December 1852, d. 2 November 1903
Gravestone
Last Edited: 23 Sep 2013

Parents:

Family:

Jacob Lindsay Waitman 'Lindsay' b. 10 Jul 1846, d. 16 Dec 1915

Children:

Mary Emma Waitman+ b. 15 Feb 1872, d. 4 Feb 1938
Phillip H. Waitman b. 10 Apr 1876, d. 19 Oct 1895
David Walter Waitman 'Walter'+ b. 20 Sep 1881, d. 31 May 1949
Lula Ida Waitman+ b. 20 Aug 1885, d. 15 Oct 1934
Ora S. Waitman b. 28 Aug 1891, d. 3 Dec 1953

Harvey Lee Leonard

M, #8477, b. 19 November 1891, d. 12 July 1981
Last Edited: 22 Sep 2013

Parents:

Father: George Hamilton Leonard 'Bud' b. 31 Jan 1867, d. 10 Feb 1924
Mother: Mary Emma Waitman b. 15 Feb 1872, d. 4 Feb 1938

Family 1:

Annebelle Annie Belle? Hill 'Annie' b. 29 Jul 1893, d. 19 Jul 1920

Child:

infant Leonard b. 24 Feb 1919, d. 24 Feb 1919

Family 2:

Flossie Woosley b. 16 Sep 1892, d. 15 Mar 1939

Child:

Larry Woosley Leonard b. 15 Mar 1937, d. 12 Sep 1937

Family 3:

Myrtle Frances Ellis b. 4 Dec 1903, d. 2 Apr 1982

Jessie Ada Leonard

F, #8479, b. 6 March 1895, d. 1993
Last Edited: 13 Jan 2023

Parents:

Father: George Hamilton Leonard 'Bud' b. 31 Jan 1867, d. 10 Feb 1924
Mother: Mary Emma Waitman b. 15 Feb 1872, d. 4 Feb 1938

Family:

Howard Duke Black , Sr. b. 2 Aug 1897, d. 4 Mar 1981

Child:

James Leonard Black 'Jim'+ b. 21 Apr 1930, d. 31 Jul 1973

George Herman Leonard

M, #8480, b. 9 February 1899, d. 7 June 1977
Last Edited: 22 Sep 2013
  • Birth*: George was born on 9 Feb 1899.
  • Marriage*: He married Thelma Hill on 12 Oct 1926.
  • Death*: George died on 7 Jun 1977 at age 78.

Parents:

Father: George Hamilton Leonard 'Bud' b. 31 Jan 1867, d. 10 Feb 1924
Mother: Mary Emma Waitman b. 15 Feb 1872, d. 4 Feb 1938

Family:

Thelma Hill b. 29 Sep 1905

Child:

George Hill Leonard+ b. 10 Jul 1927, d. 7 Mar 1977

Grady Clifton Leonard

M, #8481, b. 13 July 1901, d. 26 July 1902
Last Edited: 23 Sep 2013
  • Birth*: Grady was born on 13 Jul 1901.
  • Death*: Grady died on 26 Jul 1902 at age 1. From gravestone.
  • Burial*: His body was buried at Davidson County, NC. Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Parents:

Father: George Hamilton Leonard 'Bud' b. 31 Jan 1867, d. 10 Feb 1924
Mother: Mary Emma Waitman b. 15 Feb 1872, d. 4 Feb 1938

Etta Caroline Leonard

F, #8482, b. 9 September 1903, d. 28 September 1979
Last Edited: 23 Sep 2013
  • Biography*: No marriage.
  • Birth*: Etta was born on 9 Sep 1903.
  • Death*: Etta died on 28 Sep 1979 at age 76. 30 Sep., 1979?

Parents:

Father: George Hamilton Leonard 'Bud' b. 31 Jan 1867, d. 10 Feb 1924
Mother: Mary Emma Waitman b. 15 Feb 1872, d. 4 Feb 1938

Mary Ila Leonard 'Ila'

F, #8483, b. 24 August 1905, d. 20 December 1998
Last Edited: 13 Jan 2023

Parents:

Father: George Hamilton Leonard 'Bud' b. 31 Jan 1867, d. 10 Feb 1924
Mother: Mary Emma Waitman b. 15 Feb 1872, d. 4 Feb 1938

Family:

Otis Dermont Sledge b. 22 Feb 1905, d. 5 Dec 1967

Children:

Iris Ruth Sledge 'Ruth'+ b. 21 Mar 1929, d. 2010
Thommy Edward Sledge+ b. 6 Jul 1930, d. 18 Jul 1981
Emma Zane Sledge+ b. 18 Sep 1932, d. 2022

Paul Waitman Leonard

M, #8484, b. 3 June 1908, d. 21 June 1988
Last Edited: 13 Jan 2023

Parents:

Father: George Hamilton Leonard 'Bud' b. 31 Jan 1867, d. 10 Feb 1924
Mother: Mary Emma Waitman b. 15 Feb 1872, d. 4 Feb 1938

Family:

Alma Arlene Swing b. 18 Jan 1911, d. 5 Jan 2002

Exie Katherine? Kathryn Leonard 'Katie'

F, #8485, b. 26 November 1913, d. 1989
Last Edited: 13 Jan 2023

Parents:

Father: George Hamilton Leonard 'Bud' b. 31 Jan 1867, d. 10 Feb 1924
Mother: Mary Emma Waitman b. 15 Feb 1872, d. 4 Feb 1938

Family:

Reuben Smith Trantham b. 12 Jun 1915, d. 16 Jun 1978

Child:

James Hamilton Trantham+ b. 4 Jul 1943, d. 14 May 1984

John Thomas Thrasher

M, #8492, d. 1930
Last Edited: 12 Nov 2012

Family:

Ida Estelle Wiggins 'Estelle' b. 18 Sep 1899, d. 3 Dec 1968

Child:

Thomas Earl Thrasher 'Earl'

M, #8493, b. 28 August 1918
Last Edited: 12 Nov 2012

Parents:

Father: John Thomas Thrasher d. 1930
Mother: Ida Estelle Wiggins 'Estelle' b. 18 Sep 1899, d. 3 Dec 1968

Family:

Alice ? ?? b. c 1918, d. c 1980