Broughton High School - In Memory

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1938
--Joe Lawrence Hodge (July 2009)
Joe was born on October 14, 1921 and passed away in July 2009. Joe was last known to be living in Raleigh, North Carolina. He graduated from Needham Broughton High School in 1938. He was a WWII veteran, serving in Europe in the 127th field artillery as a staff sergeant. He was preceded in death by his wife Nadine.

1944
--Gloria Churn (31 March 2009)
Gloria Churn Fentress 1926 - 2009 Gloria was born on November 6, 1926 and passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde. Gloria was last known to be living in Washington, North Carolina. She graduated from Needham Broughton High School in 1944 and Peace College in 1946.
--Louis Laird Holder (18 September 2008)
Louis Laird Holder 1926 - 2008 Louis was born on August 19, 1926 and passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2008 and is survived by his wife Bobbie. He graduated from Needham Broughton High School in 1944 and from North Carolina State University in 1950. He enlisted in the US Marines in 1944 and saw action in the Pacific theater in World War II. He served in the Army for over 20 years and retired as a Major. During his service in the Korean War he was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star among other decorations.

1945
--Frances Ferguson Brinkley (13 June 2009)

1949
--Henry Byrd Lewis (9 November 2008)
Henry was born on September 14, 1931 and passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2008. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia. Henry was last known to be living in Garner, North Carolina. He graduated from Needham Broughton High School and the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

1954
--Henry Gerard 'Gerry' Hartzog (15 June 2007)
Henry Gerard Hartzog III, MD, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 15, 2007, the day after his 49th wedding anniversary. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Gerry was born in Greenwood, SC, December 6, 1935, the son of Henry Gerard Hartzog, Jr. and Grace McCord Hartzog. In addition to his loving wife, Joy Lambert, Gerry is survived by four children, Valerie Hartzog Thorn, and her children, Christin Mary, Jennifer Grace, and John David of Raleigh; Sharon Hartzog Craig and her husband, Brian of Corpus Christi, TX; Mary Hunter Hartzog Bozymski and her husband, Mark, and their two children, Sarah Hunter and Abigail Simon of Chapel Hill; and Henry Gerard Hartzog IV "Chip" and his wife, Holly, and their two children, Elizabeth Haddon and Margaret May of Raleigh. Gerry is also survived by a brother, Dan McCord Hartzog and his wife, Tricia of Raleigh; and a sister Ann Hartzog Hall of Black Mountain, NC; sister-in-law, Ann Thomas Lambert of Williamsburg, VA; and many nieces and nephews.

1955
--Alexander Ross Moore (February 23, 2008)
Alexander Ross Moore, 70, of Meadowview Place, Lenoir, went to be with his Lord and Saviour Saturday, February 23, 2008 at his residence. Mr. Moore was born April 26, 1937 in Wake County to the late John Moffett Moore and Alton Fleming Moore. He was a graduate of Needham Broughton class of 1955 and a graduate of NC State in 1961 and a member of Hudson United Methodist Church. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Emily Steele Moore of the home; his daughters, Laura Emily Moore of Fallon NV, Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Robinson of Kernersville and Katherine Ann Waters of Hudson; his brothers, Edwin Moore of Raleigh and John Moore of Wilmington; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Caldwell Hospice &Palliative Care at 902 Kirkwood St. Lenoir, NC 28465 or Hudson United Methodist Church at 383 Main St. Hudson, NC 28638. Pendry's Funeral Home &Crematory, Lenoir, NC is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be placed online at www.pendrysfh.com Published in The News &Observer on 2/24/2008.

1956
--Fred Autry Olive (July 18, 2007)
Fred Autry Olive, Sr., 69, of Raleigh, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at his home. He was born in Johnston County to Leo T. and Louise Goodwin Olive. Fred was a U.S. Custom Inspector with the federal government for 32 years. He was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jimmy Olive and his first wife Shirley. He is survived by his wife, Keda Harvell Olive; son, Fred Autry Olive, Jr. and his wife, Bibi of Chesapeake, VA; daughter, Vickie Clinehens and her husband, Neal of Stafford, VA; brother, Leo Travis Olive, Jr. and his wife, Pat of Virginia Beach, VA; sister, LuNeta Vaughan and her husband, William of Raleigh; grandchildren, Jennifer and Christopher of Stafford, VA; Nicole, Nick and Victoria of Chesapeake, VA.
--Rebecca Stearns (April 1964)

1957
--William (Bill) Anderson (2005)
--George A. Beeker, Jr. (1958)
The first of our class to leave us.
--Esther Stathis Matthews (March 19, 2007)
New Port Richey, FL, at Marliere Care Center.
--Mary JO Parker (2003)
--Willa Kay Wilder (1990)
My beautiful sister.

1958
--Royal John (Roy) Adams (04 November 2006)
Royal "Roy" Adams, 3rd, 66, of Richmond, Va. died suddenly Saturday, Nov. 4. He is survided by his wife of 27 years, Phyllis H. Adams, one daughter, Anna A. Bedillion, mother Emily L. Adams, brother,Thomas S. Adams and one sister, Linda A. Buttner. Mr. Adams was a graduate of Needham B. Broughton High School in Raleigh, NC, class of 1958 and a graduate of the University of Richmond's Business School. He was an active member of West End Assembly of God and a retired insurance adjuster.
--Steve Adcock (Unknown)
--Steve Wilson Adcock (March 25, 1986)
--Dwight Atkinson (8 December 1999)
--Linda Gray Barbour (9 April 2008)
Linda was born April 25, 1940, in Smithfield, NC, the daughter of the late Valeria Stephenson Barbour Dean and Valton Barbour of Four Oaks, NC. Linda was a graduate of Needham B. Broughton High School, class of 1958, in Raleigh, of Mars Hill College (1966) and of Winthrop University with a Master's degree in Library Science (1986). She is survived by her husband of almost forty-two years, Denny L. Turner; two sons, Jonathan and his wife Laura of Concord, Joel and his wife Lisa, of Loganville, Georgia; four grandchildren, Corey, Cadee, Carrie and Ashlyn; a brother, Eric Dean and his wife Betsy.
--Archibald Daniel 'Danny' Batchelor (11 April 2005)
--Blair Edward Beasley (March 2003, SC)
To help you check obit: (In Rock Hill SC Herald)
--Mary Beaty
--Neil Briggs (6 Dec 1993)
--William (Billy) Browne (Unknown)
--Rebecca (Becky) Bullock (14 Nov 1994)
--James Theron Byrd Jr. (June 2, 2005)
A great friend and fellow classmate.
--Lorraine Card (7 July 2004)
--Mona Cartrette (1982)
--Gordon Chadwick, III (14 Nov. 1966)
A Note from The Virtual Wall Three men from VMO-6 died on 14 November 1966 when their UH-1E (BuNo 151873) was shot down while conducting a strafing run: * Capt Leon G. Chadwick, Raleigh, NC, pilot (Silver Star) * Sgt Daniel M. Bennett, Boynton Beach, FL, aircrewman * Cpl Rodolfo M. Gonzalez, Harlingen, TX, aircrewman Captain Chadwick was awarded a posthumous Silver Star for an action two weeks earlier, on 31 October 1966. Gordon was a true friend to so many of us. I wish he had made it home.
--David C. Coxe (17 May 1999)
--Walter B. Cummings (4 December 2008)
Walter Bradley Cummings, 67, husband of Kay Vaughan Cummings, died Thursday, December 4, 2008 at Longwood Park in Clarksville. Native to Ithaca, NY, Walt was a graduate of North Carolina State University. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962 until 1965. He made his career in the pharmaceutical industry and retired as Vice-President of Research/Development with Warner Lambert- Parke Davis. Walt has owned property in Clarksville for over 25 years, and relocated to Clarksville in 1997. In addition to being a sailing enthusiast Walt enjoyed the game of golf; and he greatly enjoyed his grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Kay, of 46 years, Walt is survived by his son Mike Cummings and his wife Angela of Raleigh, NC; his daughter, Shannon Keesling and her husband Mark of Cary, NC; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. His brothers, Ralph W. Cummings of Gainsville and William Kenneth Cummings of Alexandria; and sister, Mary Ann Hardee of Fayetteville, NC also survive.
--Larry W. Curtis (13 February 2007)
--William P. 'Bill' Davis (Unknown)
--Helen Louise Davis (June 11, 2001)
A friend to everyone, and everyone was her friend.
--Virginia (Ginny) Davis (Unknown)
--William Carey Dowd (February 1984)
--Rebecca Duncan (Woodcock) (June 1993)
--Donald Edge (October 2005)
--Kay Fletcher (7 June 1997)
--Betty Jane Gardner (Unknown)
--Richard Robins Garner (26 Nov 2005)
--Larry G. Gibson (16 December 2006)
Larry wrote out his own obit for this site on a card, which was sent to Tom Tarrant. It is as follows: "Larry G. Gibson, veteran of the US Navy, passed away on the 16th day of December, 2006, after a long battle with Cancer. Interment was at the U.S.Memorial Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida." I am glad Tom found him before he died.
--Tom Gray (Dec 1993)
--Allen Henry Hagwood (23 May 2004)
--Judy Haley
--Dr. Mary Bellamy Hamilton Hosler (June 5, 2004)
--William Carlyle 'Billy' Hawks (January 12, 2006)
Billy was born in Roanoke, VA and died in Raleigh, NC.
--William 'Bill' Hodge (August 14, 2007)
--Robert (Bob) Howell (26 May 1999)
--Robert (Bobby) Hunter (Unknown)
--Jean Davidson Inman (Unknown)
--Charles P. Johnson (18 January 2003)
--Charles P. Johnson (18 January 2003)
--Leland Tommy Jones (11 June 2009)
I remember Tommy as having a great sense of humor. From what I read in his obit, he led a very full life as well as having a lifetime mate.
--Sandra Kautz (1993)
--Sally Dee Kestler (19 June 2008)
beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, aunt and Grandmama went to be with her Savior on Thursday, June 19, 2008. She meant so much to so many- especially her family. Her primary focuses were God and her family. Her grandchildren were her joy. She will be missed and remembered by her class.
--Fraser (Tuck) Law (21 June 1998)
--Jacqueline 'Jackie' Lowery (Bell) (May 2001)
--Melford Teague 'Mel' Luther (27 July 2006)
--Lewis Marcus (Unknown)
--Patricia (Pat) Martin (Feb. 18, 2007)
Patricia (Pat) Martin, 66 of Knightdale passed away. She was married to a Leon Griffin who had died some years back but he was not a member of our class. She had graduated from Campbell and then taught school in Selma before retiring. She and her husband ran Knightdale Awning company for many years in Knightdale.
--Patricia Martin (Griffin) (2/17/2007)
--Glenda Massengill (18 April 2004)
--Glenda Fay Massengill (April 18, 2004)
--Benjamin (Ben) Mays (March 1974)
--Wilber (Billy) McIver (Unknown)
Ham Radio Operator, Accordian Player and Friend to all.
--Karl Mehlich (7 Feb. 1999)
--John Mettrey (Unknown)
--Alden D. Miller (July 1984)
Prince Georges, Maryland
--Joseph (Skipper) Moore (March 1987)
--James P. 'Pat' Munns (22 July 2001)
--Ralph Nelson (Unknown)
--Henry Newton (December 1972)
--Roland Noblin (1959 (?))
Roland left us far to soon. He was the first of our class to leave us.
--Roland Earl Noblin (October 14, 1961)
--Warren Norman (Unknown)
--Richard (Dick) Overton (December 1981)
--Marion Passmore (March 1982)
--Jerry Hamilton Patrick (September 9, 2006)
--Charles D. Pearce (10 July 1998)
--Albert (Bub) Pearson (15 Nov 2000)
--Janice Peterson (Unknown)
--Nancy Jo Peterson (Unknown)
Both a neighbor and a true friend.
--Cora Patricia Powell (11 March 2007)
--John G. Purser, Jr. (28 May 2004)
Key Largo, Florida
--Patricia (Patsy) Raffield (February 9, 2007)
--John Reynolds
--Frank Richards (Unknown)
--David M. Rouse (13 February 2002)
Raleigh, North Carolina
--Sallie Bell Salmon (1987 (?))
--William Grady (Billy) Smith (Unknown)
--Dahmer L. (Smitty) Smith (October 9, 2007)
BURLINGTON ? Mr. Dahmer L. ?D.L.? Smith, 67, of 2157 S. Gurney Street, died Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 8 a.m. in his home after several years of declining health and four months critical illness. He retired after serving 35 years with the Burlington Police Department and the Burlington Fire Department. He was a member of the Burlington Police Club and was a member of the Softball Hall of Fame. In addition to his wife, Evelyn, of the home, he is survived by his son, Michael David Smith, of the home; his mother-in-law, Eunice Horton, of Smithfield; his sister-in-law, Louise Horton Barber and her husband, Jerry, of Princeton; his brothers-in-law, G.B. Horton and his wife, Pat, of Louisburg, Dr. James Horton and his wife, Gloria, of Edenton, Charles Horton and his wife, Teresa, of Louisburg; and six nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Dahmer Smith; and his daughter, Pamela Smith Moore. Condolences may be sent to info@richandthompson.com
--Mrs. N.R. Stell (Unknown)
She was a great math teacher. (N.R. Stell's mother)
--Herman Ray Stephens (24 May 1994)
--Mitchell W. 'Mickey' Stoutt (November 10, 2007)
Mitchell Winfield Stoutt, age 67, of Youngsville, died on Friday, November 10, 2007 at Duke Medical Center in Durham. A native of Wake County, he was born on June 30, 1940 to the late John Russell and Gertrude Mangum Stoutt. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. Professionally, Mitchell was an electrical estimator. He was elected Chairman of the Electrical Examiner's Board, for which he served more than ten years. A member of the William G. Hill Lodge #218, Mitchell served his community as a Mason and Shriner. He was an avid golfer. Surviving are his wife of forty- seven years, Linda Parker Stoutt, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Mitchell A. and Carolyn Stoutt of Selma; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Frederick Seymour of Raleigh; sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and William Holt of Wake Forest. Also surviving are six grandchildren: Kelsey, Kathryn, Alexa, Peyton, Nicholos and Caitlin.
--Loraine Tarlton (26 February 1995)
Ethel Loraine Tarlton Neville was born on March 18, 1940 and passed away on Sunday, February 26, 1995. Ethel was last known to be living in Dunn, North Carolina.
--Charles A. Underwood (April 26, 2008)
Charles Albert Underwood of Raleigh, died early Saturday morning April 26, 2008 after an inspiring battle against lung cancer. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Clara Underwood; son, Chuck and his wife, Mallory; and grandchildren, Bailey, Drew and Jackson. Also surviving are sister Louise; and many nieces and nephews.
--C.J. Underwood (2002)
--Allen Upchurch (Unknown)
--Ronnie Upchurch (June 1982)
--Stephen G. Walters (28 February 2008)
--Thomas Hardy 'Tommy' Wilder, Jr. (September 21, 2006)
Thomas attended public schools in Raleigh, and Oak Ridge Military Academy and then served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the NRA. He was an avid collector of old classic cars and enjoyed Nascar racing as well as enjoying the mountains of Tennessee.
--Sara Beverly Wright (20 January 2004)
Beverly Wright Schroeder passed away in Great Falls, VA.
--James W. (Jimmy) Yates (28 August 1996)

1959
--Craig Cordell (2002)
My brother and best friend.
--Norma Honeycutt (May 10 1994)
--Sandra Palmer (October 21 2004)
--Carey Oliver Rogers (Feb. 16, 2008)
Carey Oliver Rogers McFadyen Mrs. Carey McFadyen, 67, a native of Raleigh, NC, died February 16, 2008 after a brief illness. Mrs. McFadyen is survived by her husband, George Arthur McFadyen II; and her son, George Arthur McFadyen III of the home; sisters, Lois Ellen Rogers of Raleigh, NC and Rebecca Rogers Walker (Bob) of Kinston, NC; friends, Janis Houston of Charlotte, NC, Gail Veasey, Joanna Mills, Annie Lee Hansen, and Dillard Andrews. Carey Oliver, as she was called, attended Broughton High School and Peace College. She also worked at the Department of Motor Vehicles for 30 years. Mrs. McFadyen was preceded in death by her parents, Carey Pegram and Rachel Godwin Rogers. Published in The News &Observer on 2/18/2008.

1961
--David A. Peterson (Jan 1979)
David was killed by a 17-year-old drunk driver who lost control of his car and hit David while he was standing in his own yard. No words can truly express the deep loss felt by his three children, his family, and his friends. He was a good man and an even greater father.
--Joy Walston (April 2000)
Info from her sister Carolyn Pritts of New Bern, and Jim Marks.

1962
--Robert E. (Bob) Jones (July 22, 2007)
Robert E. "Bob" Jones, Sr., age 63 of Rocky Face, GA died Sunday, July 22, 2007. Private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Jones was a graduate from Broughton High School, attended UNC, and served in the US Navy. He is survived by; sons and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Avery Jones of Arden, and Ash Jones of Greensboro; mother, Martha Jones of Snellville, GA; brother, Bill Jones of Jacksonville, FL; sisters, Carol Newman of Lawrenceville, GA, and Dorothy Harris of Woodstock, GA; and grandson, Thompson Jones of Arden.

1967
--Susan Horne (1979)
Susan was my best friend in school and became my sister-in-law in june 1967 after we graduated. she had 2 boys and she died with cancer in 1979. she was a very wonderful person and friend and i miss her very much

1988
--Gordon Freeman (October 1989)
Gordon was a great guy, and a great friend to many.

1989
--Ted Chenery (2005)
Ted had a larger heart than most. He will be missed. FWS

Coach
--H. Carroll King (6 June 2009)
Reprinted from the News and Observer 6/27/2009 from Tim Stevens-high school sports editor Carroll King, whose Raleigh High School basketball teams won three consecutive state championships, recently died in Kerrville, Texas, where he had lived in retirement since 1990. King. 90, coached for 13 seasons, and his teams won state titles in 1952,'53, and '54. His Raleigh teams were runners-up in 1951 and 1956. He was later the Raleigh City Schools athletic director and was the director of student services at Ravenscroft High School. "He was a great coach," said Rex McMillan, who played for King. "He really cared about people, and he knew how to motivate people. He was one of a kind."

Math Teacher
--Lessie Cogdell (February 1971)
Miss Cogdell had a sense of humor under her stern exterior. She was a good Math Teacher.

student
--Gregory Peterkin (2006)
Great guy, and best cake decorator
--Karen Peterkin
Good friend

Teacher
--Nan Wilkinson Price (29 May 2009)
Mrs. Price taught English and Dramatics.
--Elizabeth 'Betty' Smaltz (17 September 2008)
Elizabeth "Betty" Smaltz Elizabeth (Betty) Smaltz passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at Mayview Convalescent Center in Raleigh, NC. She was born Elizabeth Ann Rank on November 18, 1919 in Frostburg, Maryland to the late Helen and Philip Rank. She was married to William R. Smaltz, Sr. for 59 years, who predeceased her on September 14, 2001. Betty graduated from Penn State University. She taught physical education in Pennsylvania, in the Raleigh City Schools, and was the first female physical education teacher at N.C. State University. She loved gardening. Her yard at Wrightsville Beach was the first oceanfront property ever on the Azalea Tour for Wilmington.

Teacher/Coach
--Clyde Lewis Walker (September 20, 2005)
Coach Walker was well respected by the students and athletes of Broughton.

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