February 17, 2023 Coats Museum News
It was April of 1992 and likely the trees were showing new life as the days grew longer and the temperatures warmed. For some families in the Coats area it was not about new life but was about the sting of death. Ludie T. Bryant, 77, of Coats had died in Tennessee. Her daughter was Evelyn Stewart also of Coats. Minnie Norris Henry, 71, of Coats had also died on Friday. Her services were held at the Red Hill PFWB Church and the church cemetery. Claudia Norris was a sister from the Coats area (Daily Record Apr. 13, 1992).
Danny and Tanya Beasley of Angier announced the birth of a son, Dustin Beasley. Maternal grandparents were James Lee and Ann Miller. His paternal grandparents were Colby Beasley and Martha Beasley.
In Belle’s “Notes”, she shared that Tom Hawley had a hip replaced at Duke and planned to have a second one done in a couple of weeks. That sounds like a brave man! He’s almost as brave as Richard Blackwelder who would sew up his own cuts and claimed that it didn’t hurt anymore than if a doctor had done the sewing but was definitely much cheaper.
I bet Herbert Johnson was not going to do his own surgery on his heart. He was resting at home in Coats waiting for heart surgery at N.C. Memorial Hospital. Another Coats citizen was a patient at Good Hope Hospital while her husband Hester Williams was ill at home.
Some happy news came out of Coats. Miss Anita Pleasant, a student at Triton, was selected to attend the Legislator’s School of Leadership and Developmental Program. Also congrats went to JoAnne Carol Pope and James W. Allen on their upcoming wedding at the Coats Baptist Church.
Mr. Carlie McLamb had a special day at Ron’s Barn. He was 82 years old and was very much loved. His wife, children, grandchildren, and two brothers-in-law (Fonzer and Preston Whittington) joined the celebration.
Belle “noted” that Kent Turlington and Ray Stancil had returned from Brazil where they had helped build churches. Prayers were being said for another Turlington who was a patient at Womack Army Hospital at Fort Bragg. Kenneth Turlington had served his country honorably and brought home to America the loveliest of lovely ladies. You know her as Jutta Turlington and mother of Alex Turlington.
Another Coats veteran was also in the hospital. Lloyd Hall was in the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville for gall bladder. Even some of the younger folks were having health issues. Carolyn Spears, daughter of M.O. Phillips, was ill in Greensboro. Mr. Ira Williford, father of Elizabeth Grimes, was very ill in the BJMH (Daily Record April 9, 1992).
The picture in the Daily Record printed a picture of a very pretty bride-Mrs. James W. Allen. Another Coats girl also had plans for a wedding. Gail Stewart Dorman of Angier honored Andrea Gregory, bride-elect of Andy Watkins, with a bridal brunch and surprise lingerie shower. Miss Gregory was the daughter of William and Julia Gregory. Her fiancé was the son of Sue Watkins and the late Kenneth Watkins. The article read like it was a very festive event for the honoree and guests (Daily Record Apr. 14, 1992).
It was once again time for the CACC to recognize the Business Focus of the Week. The Watson Insurance Agency was located on 101 East Main Street in Coats. The independent general agency represented a number of top line companies. The agency was owned and operated by Marie Watson. Jeneal Denton and Janice Parrish were her associates (Daily Record Apr. 15, 1992).
The buttercups, azaleas and dogwoods define spring. The chicken stew dinner at the Senior Citizens Center was a huge success as was the political pig picking for H.L. Sorrell, Jr., a candidate for District #3 HCBOC seat. The Mixed Couples Class from CBC met at the Western Steer. The Baptists who attended were Norfleet and Barbara Gardner, Garner and Doris Ennis, Mr. and Mrs. John Stephenson, Julie and Everett Wilkie, Banks Pollard, Brian Smith, and Jenny Stephenson.
Did you ask Western Steer? Isn’t it sad that folks had to go to Dunn to get a good steak at a restaurant? If people wanted some good BBQ, they could have gone to the political gathering for Bruce Gomedelia’s event at the Coats Community Building.
Belle Williams reminded her readers how fast time passes as she noted seeing Ralph Denning, brother of Peggy Pope, Carolyn Barnes and Larry Denning at the Chicken Stew fundraiser. She stated that it seemed only yesterday that he was riding around town on his bicycle and now he and his wife Lorena have three fine sons.
By the way that was over 30 years ago and Ralph and Lorena Denning are an amazing couple who keep on giving back to Coats. You will see their presence at all the local fundraisers where they drive down from Raleigh to support area causes. Ralph is such a joy to listen to as he shares memories of people and places in Coats when he visits the museum, family and friends locally.
Last Thursday was an outstanding day at the museum. The volunteers got to meet my new pastor, Rev. David Smithey, from Ebenezer Presbyterian Church. Not only did he take a tour of the museum but he had lunch with the volunteers and enjoyed the awesome chicken salad croissants made by Linda Cobb who dropped in to bring the volunteers lunch. Aren’t we lucky to have such great friends?
Delores Royals, a former Coats teacher and a Teacher of the Year recipient, came to give a memorial for H.L. Judy Ennis of the Class of 1960 brought two memorials by for Sue Holder Gregory Jenks and Ronald Pollard from her 1960 class. While there she gave a memorial from Tommy and her for H.L. They joined Wallace Pollard and Delores in remembering H.L.
So many folks have had such nice things to say about Judy Denning Wood who died a few weeks ago. Ralph and Lorena Denning have honored Judy Denning and Tim Peede with a memorial. The museum board, volunteers and families truly appreciate these memorials.
It was April of 1992 and likely the trees were showing new life as the days grew longer and the temperatures warmed. For some families in the Coats area it was not about new life but was about the sting of death. Ludie T. Bryant, 77, of Coats had died in Tennessee. Her daughter was Evelyn Stewart also of Coats. Minnie Norris Henry, 71, of Coats had also died on Friday. Her services were held at the Red Hill PFWB Church and the church cemetery. Claudia Norris was a sister from the Coats area (Daily Record Apr. 13, 1992).
Danny and Tanya Beasley of Angier announced the birth of a son, Dustin Beasley. Maternal grandparents were James Lee and Ann Miller. His paternal grandparents were Colby Beasley and Martha Beasley.
In Belle’s “Notes”, she shared that Tom Hawley had a hip replaced at Duke and planned to have a second one done in a couple of weeks. That sounds like a brave man! He’s almost as brave as Richard Blackwelder who would sew up his own cuts and claimed that it didn’t hurt anymore than if a doctor had done the sewing but was definitely much cheaper.
I bet Herbert Johnson was not going to do his own surgery on his heart. He was resting at home in Coats waiting for heart surgery at N.C. Memorial Hospital. Another Coats citizen was a patient at Good Hope Hospital while her husband Hester Williams was ill at home.
Some happy news came out of Coats. Miss Anita Pleasant, a student at Triton, was selected to attend the Legislator’s School of Leadership and Developmental Program. Also congrats went to JoAnne Carol Pope and James W. Allen on their upcoming wedding at the Coats Baptist Church.
Mr. Carlie McLamb had a special day at Ron’s Barn. He was 82 years old and was very much loved. His wife, children, grandchildren, and two brothers-in-law (Fonzer and Preston Whittington) joined the celebration.
Belle “noted” that Kent Turlington and Ray Stancil had returned from Brazil where they had helped build churches. Prayers were being said for another Turlington who was a patient at Womack Army Hospital at Fort Bragg. Kenneth Turlington had served his country honorably and brought home to America the loveliest of lovely ladies. You know her as Jutta Turlington and mother of Alex Turlington.
Another Coats veteran was also in the hospital. Lloyd Hall was in the Veterans Hospital in Fayetteville for gall bladder. Even some of the younger folks were having health issues. Carolyn Spears, daughter of M.O. Phillips, was ill in Greensboro. Mr. Ira Williford, father of Elizabeth Grimes, was very ill in the BJMH (Daily Record April 9, 1992).
The picture in the Daily Record printed a picture of a very pretty bride-Mrs. James W. Allen. Another Coats girl also had plans for a wedding. Gail Stewart Dorman of Angier honored Andrea Gregory, bride-elect of Andy Watkins, with a bridal brunch and surprise lingerie shower. Miss Gregory was the daughter of William and Julia Gregory. Her fiancé was the son of Sue Watkins and the late Kenneth Watkins. The article read like it was a very festive event for the honoree and guests (Daily Record Apr. 14, 1992).
It was once again time for the CACC to recognize the Business Focus of the Week. The Watson Insurance Agency was located on 101 East Main Street in Coats. The independent general agency represented a number of top line companies. The agency was owned and operated by Marie Watson. Jeneal Denton and Janice Parrish were her associates (Daily Record Apr. 15, 1992).
The buttercups, azaleas and dogwoods define spring. The chicken stew dinner at the Senior Citizens Center was a huge success as was the political pig picking for H.L. Sorrell, Jr., a candidate for District #3 HCBOC seat. The Mixed Couples Class from CBC met at the Western Steer. The Baptists who attended were Norfleet and Barbara Gardner, Garner and Doris Ennis, Mr. and Mrs. John Stephenson, Julie and Everett Wilkie, Banks Pollard, Brian Smith, and Jenny Stephenson.
Did you ask Western Steer? Isn’t it sad that folks had to go to Dunn to get a good steak at a restaurant? If people wanted some good BBQ, they could have gone to the political gathering for Bruce Gomedelia’s event at the Coats Community Building.
Belle Williams reminded her readers how fast time passes as she noted seeing Ralph Denning, brother of Peggy Pope, Carolyn Barnes and Larry Denning at the Chicken Stew fundraiser. She stated that it seemed only yesterday that he was riding around town on his bicycle and now he and his wife Lorena have three fine sons.
By the way that was over 30 years ago and Ralph and Lorena Denning are an amazing couple who keep on giving back to Coats. You will see their presence at all the local fundraisers where they drive down from Raleigh to support area causes. Ralph is such a joy to listen to as he shares memories of people and places in Coats when he visits the museum, family and friends locally.
Last Thursday was an outstanding day at the museum. The volunteers got to meet my new pastor, Rev. David Smithey, from Ebenezer Presbyterian Church. Not only did he take a tour of the museum but he had lunch with the volunteers and enjoyed the awesome chicken salad croissants made by Linda Cobb who dropped in to bring the volunteers lunch. Aren’t we lucky to have such great friends?
Delores Royals, a former Coats teacher and a Teacher of the Year recipient, came to give a memorial for H.L. Judy Ennis of the Class of 1960 brought two memorials by for Sue Holder Gregory Jenks and Ronald Pollard from her 1960 class. While there she gave a memorial from Tommy and her for H.L. They joined Wallace Pollard and Delores in remembering H.L.
So many folks have had such nice things to say about Judy Denning Wood who died a few weeks ago. Ralph and Lorena Denning have honored Judy Denning and Tim Peede with a memorial. The museum board, volunteers and families truly appreciate these memorials.