May 13, 2022 Coats Museum News
The Daily Record continued to display March of 1990 and within the Mar. 21st edition it was shared that Juanita Stewart and Horton Stewart’s sister, Mrs. Georgia Stewart Ryals, had died on Tuesday in Thomasville.
The Mar. 22nd copy printed that Harry L. Summer, 52, of Coats had died on Monday. His survivors were Elaine Howard Summers and Calvin Summers, both of Coats. Mrs. Edna Lockamy was honored by Erwin Mills for 35 years of service as a weaver in the production department.
Some other news that came from Erwin was a new shopping center was in the works. The Triton Plaza Center was to be at the intersection of US 421 and Highway 55. Mrs. H.A. Turlington, Sr. who lived off Highway 55 near Turlingtons Crossroads was honored with a birthday party celebrating her 98th birthday. All seven of her children attended. Elsewhere, a 1960 Coats High graduate, Dr. J.D. Norris, Jr., had held a revival at the Oakdale Baptist Church (Daily Record Mar. 23, 1990).
How many of you recall that J.D. Norris, Sr. was instrumental in the startup of the Coats United Methodist Church? I do know that about 32 younger citizens of the Coats community were interested in bringing back a Coats Jaycees organization. Their goal was to better the community and to become actively involved in it. The group selected Teddy Byrd as president; Derek Currin, Glenda Denton, Forest Fleming, and Scott Tripp as vice presidents; Karen Faircloth as treasurer and finally Elaine Byrd Stewart as secretary (Daily Record Mar. 23, 1990).
The Prospect FWB Church was the site of the funeral of Alice White Williams. She was buried in the church cemetery. Jerry Glyn and William Earl Williams survived the 82 year old Coats woman. Other Coats news printed was that Judy Mabry Turlington, owner of the Furnishings by Judy, had her business recognized as the CACC Business Focus of the Week.
The Central Carolina Community College high-tech building costing $2 million was scheduled for late 1990.The ground breaking had been held on Sept. 28, 1989. Shanna Smith, daughter of Buck and Carole Strickland and Phyllis Smith, celebrated her 14th birthday with a slumber party. She was granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calwell Strickland of Coats.
Another Smith also made the news. Sandra Smith of Coats had been selected to appear in the 1990 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American’s Universities and Colleges. Wonder if Sondra and Mike and her children celebrated at Seven Sisters Dining Hall that celebrated it grand opening on Mar. 17th in Angier?
The Coats Midget Soccer team had won their game in Dunn. Coaches Jimmy Cornell and Jason Williams were the coaches. Mrs. Eula Byrd had returned home to Coats after being away for eleven months. The Farmers Day had been changed from the fall to spring. The date was to be May 12th (Daily Record Mar. 29, 1990). Does anyone know why the date change and did they think the change in date would make the event more successful than the traditional one in the fall. Was this the first time a date change from the October event?
I do know that Johnnie V. Williams, a citizen of rural Coats, had felt the need for a community tribute to the American flag and a patriotic welcome to Coats. After obtaining permission from the Town Board, he solicited support from clubs, individuals and businesses. He immediately raised $1,300. A beautiful U.S. flag was placed atop a 40-foot pole on land donated by Ronnie Stewart. The police force raised and lowered the flag daily.
Kenneth Q. Lee, son of the late Quinton and Lessie Lee of Coats, was promoted to Chief Petty Officer. He was assigned to the aircraft USS Lexington home ported in Pensacola, Florida. Kenneth was a 1971 graduate of Coats High School.
The death angel visited the Johnston-Harnett County line road area and took one of the beloved ladies of the community. Agnes Denning Parrish had been ill for a long time. Surviving her were her husband, Rupert Parrish and three sons-Ronnie, Keith and Dwight. Her funeral services were held at the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church and the Devotional Gardens (Daily Record Apr. 3, 1990).
Henry L Talton, 51, of Benson had died. He was brother to Jo Ann Shepherd of Coats (Daily Record Apr. 4, 1990).
Once again spring had arrived in Coats welcoming the beauty of the dogwoods, buttercups, azaleas and tulips. It was proof that nature has something to offer for all seasons. Another place to enjoy beauty was on the stage at Triton High School where beauty pageant was held with the theme “Everybody is a Star.” On stage were six girls seeking the title of Miss Coats 1990. The girls were judged in swim suits, talent, evening wear and interview. Those vying for the title were Janet Howell, Wendy Williams, Karen Wade, Tonia Dean, Nicole Joy and Karen Hedgepeth.
Out on Abattoir Road, Betty Gregory had hosted the Liberty Homemakers Club for the monthly meeting. Christine Akerman was president and Juanita Hudson was secretary-treasurer. Another Coats beauty was seeking the title of Miss Johnston County Community College”. Wendy Matthews, 20 year-old daughter of Larry and Lela Matthews, was the contestant.
Tyndall Electronics was recognized by the CACC as the Business Focus of the Week. The electronics wizard, Jerry Tyndall, was owner of the Company. The Coats Party Beverage opened with a bang (Daily Record Apr. 5, 1990).
Who had won the Miss Coats High title? The paper printed that Wendy Williams, daughter of Barney and Mary Frances Weaver Williams, was crowned “Miss Coats High of 1990” (Daily Record Apr. 9, 1990).
The engagement of Teresa A. Whitman and James R. Roberts was announced (Daily Record Apr. 10, 1990).
Dan Honeycutt, softball coach at Triton High School, owned the top record among active N.C. High School Athletic Association coaches in his sport. Also of interest to fans was the fact that the Coats Elementary had a new Yellow Jacket Activity bus. The bus had cost $42,000 of which half was raised by the fundraising efforts of the community. The HCBOE appropriated the other half (Daily Record Apr. 11, 1990).
The Coats Elementary (Middle) School had won a 12-7 baseball verdict at Erwin. Chris Ennis got the mound win with 12 strikeouts in relief of Glen Faircloth. The Coats girls emerged winner with a score 14-11. Brandi Stephenson led the Coats girls with four hits; Carol Stephenson added three and Mandy Parrish and Natalie Stevens added two (Daily Record Apr, 12, 1990).
G. Owen Bennett had died on Thursday. His services were held at the Coats United Methodist Church with burial in the Coats City Cemetery. His wife, Mamie Matthews Bennett, survived him along with a son David O. Bennett and daughter Lera Fowler.
Question-did he work with J.D. Norris to establish the United Methodist Church in Coats? I do know the group met in the Coats Community Building when they were planning the church.
A Coats woman, Gertrude R. Johnson, 81, had died on Wednesday. She was mother to Pauline Weaver of Coats (Daily Record Apr. 13, 1990).
Another name appeared in the death announcements of the paper. Mrs. Dola Hudson Norris, 79, had died on Sunday. Her son was Bobby Norris. More pleasant news appeared beside the sad. Doris Ennis announced the engagement of her daughter Beverly Cheryl Ennis to Michael Sherwood Parker (Daily Record Apr. 16, 1990).
One of our favorite volunteers and board secretary celebrated her birthday a few days ago and H.L. and I are delighted to give an honorarium to the museum for Becky Ennis Adams. While we celebrate the birthday of our dear friend Becky, we have also memorialized another friend from years past. Frank Stancil, who retired from the Highway Patrol, was a friend before and after graduating from Coats High School in 1962.
The Daily Record continued to display March of 1990 and within the Mar. 21st edition it was shared that Juanita Stewart and Horton Stewart’s sister, Mrs. Georgia Stewart Ryals, had died on Tuesday in Thomasville.
The Mar. 22nd copy printed that Harry L. Summer, 52, of Coats had died on Monday. His survivors were Elaine Howard Summers and Calvin Summers, both of Coats. Mrs. Edna Lockamy was honored by Erwin Mills for 35 years of service as a weaver in the production department.
Some other news that came from Erwin was a new shopping center was in the works. The Triton Plaza Center was to be at the intersection of US 421 and Highway 55. Mrs. H.A. Turlington, Sr. who lived off Highway 55 near Turlingtons Crossroads was honored with a birthday party celebrating her 98th birthday. All seven of her children attended. Elsewhere, a 1960 Coats High graduate, Dr. J.D. Norris, Jr., had held a revival at the Oakdale Baptist Church (Daily Record Mar. 23, 1990).
How many of you recall that J.D. Norris, Sr. was instrumental in the startup of the Coats United Methodist Church? I do know that about 32 younger citizens of the Coats community were interested in bringing back a Coats Jaycees organization. Their goal was to better the community and to become actively involved in it. The group selected Teddy Byrd as president; Derek Currin, Glenda Denton, Forest Fleming, and Scott Tripp as vice presidents; Karen Faircloth as treasurer and finally Elaine Byrd Stewart as secretary (Daily Record Mar. 23, 1990).
The Prospect FWB Church was the site of the funeral of Alice White Williams. She was buried in the church cemetery. Jerry Glyn and William Earl Williams survived the 82 year old Coats woman. Other Coats news printed was that Judy Mabry Turlington, owner of the Furnishings by Judy, had her business recognized as the CACC Business Focus of the Week.
The Central Carolina Community College high-tech building costing $2 million was scheduled for late 1990.The ground breaking had been held on Sept. 28, 1989. Shanna Smith, daughter of Buck and Carole Strickland and Phyllis Smith, celebrated her 14th birthday with a slumber party. She was granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calwell Strickland of Coats.
Another Smith also made the news. Sandra Smith of Coats had been selected to appear in the 1990 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American’s Universities and Colleges. Wonder if Sondra and Mike and her children celebrated at Seven Sisters Dining Hall that celebrated it grand opening on Mar. 17th in Angier?
The Coats Midget Soccer team had won their game in Dunn. Coaches Jimmy Cornell and Jason Williams were the coaches. Mrs. Eula Byrd had returned home to Coats after being away for eleven months. The Farmers Day had been changed from the fall to spring. The date was to be May 12th (Daily Record Mar. 29, 1990). Does anyone know why the date change and did they think the change in date would make the event more successful than the traditional one in the fall. Was this the first time a date change from the October event?
I do know that Johnnie V. Williams, a citizen of rural Coats, had felt the need for a community tribute to the American flag and a patriotic welcome to Coats. After obtaining permission from the Town Board, he solicited support from clubs, individuals and businesses. He immediately raised $1,300. A beautiful U.S. flag was placed atop a 40-foot pole on land donated by Ronnie Stewart. The police force raised and lowered the flag daily.
Kenneth Q. Lee, son of the late Quinton and Lessie Lee of Coats, was promoted to Chief Petty Officer. He was assigned to the aircraft USS Lexington home ported in Pensacola, Florida. Kenneth was a 1971 graduate of Coats High School.
The death angel visited the Johnston-Harnett County line road area and took one of the beloved ladies of the community. Agnes Denning Parrish had been ill for a long time. Surviving her were her husband, Rupert Parrish and three sons-Ronnie, Keith and Dwight. Her funeral services were held at the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church and the Devotional Gardens (Daily Record Apr. 3, 1990).
Henry L Talton, 51, of Benson had died. He was brother to Jo Ann Shepherd of Coats (Daily Record Apr. 4, 1990).
Once again spring had arrived in Coats welcoming the beauty of the dogwoods, buttercups, azaleas and tulips. It was proof that nature has something to offer for all seasons. Another place to enjoy beauty was on the stage at Triton High School where beauty pageant was held with the theme “Everybody is a Star.” On stage were six girls seeking the title of Miss Coats 1990. The girls were judged in swim suits, talent, evening wear and interview. Those vying for the title were Janet Howell, Wendy Williams, Karen Wade, Tonia Dean, Nicole Joy and Karen Hedgepeth.
Out on Abattoir Road, Betty Gregory had hosted the Liberty Homemakers Club for the monthly meeting. Christine Akerman was president and Juanita Hudson was secretary-treasurer. Another Coats beauty was seeking the title of Miss Johnston County Community College”. Wendy Matthews, 20 year-old daughter of Larry and Lela Matthews, was the contestant.
Tyndall Electronics was recognized by the CACC as the Business Focus of the Week. The electronics wizard, Jerry Tyndall, was owner of the Company. The Coats Party Beverage opened with a bang (Daily Record Apr. 5, 1990).
Who had won the Miss Coats High title? The paper printed that Wendy Williams, daughter of Barney and Mary Frances Weaver Williams, was crowned “Miss Coats High of 1990” (Daily Record Apr. 9, 1990).
The engagement of Teresa A. Whitman and James R. Roberts was announced (Daily Record Apr. 10, 1990).
Dan Honeycutt, softball coach at Triton High School, owned the top record among active N.C. High School Athletic Association coaches in his sport. Also of interest to fans was the fact that the Coats Elementary had a new Yellow Jacket Activity bus. The bus had cost $42,000 of which half was raised by the fundraising efforts of the community. The HCBOE appropriated the other half (Daily Record Apr. 11, 1990).
The Coats Elementary (Middle) School had won a 12-7 baseball verdict at Erwin. Chris Ennis got the mound win with 12 strikeouts in relief of Glen Faircloth. The Coats girls emerged winner with a score 14-11. Brandi Stephenson led the Coats girls with four hits; Carol Stephenson added three and Mandy Parrish and Natalie Stevens added two (Daily Record Apr, 12, 1990).
G. Owen Bennett had died on Thursday. His services were held at the Coats United Methodist Church with burial in the Coats City Cemetery. His wife, Mamie Matthews Bennett, survived him along with a son David O. Bennett and daughter Lera Fowler.
Question-did he work with J.D. Norris to establish the United Methodist Church in Coats? I do know the group met in the Coats Community Building when they were planning the church.
A Coats woman, Gertrude R. Johnson, 81, had died on Wednesday. She was mother to Pauline Weaver of Coats (Daily Record Apr. 13, 1990).
Another name appeared in the death announcements of the paper. Mrs. Dola Hudson Norris, 79, had died on Sunday. Her son was Bobby Norris. More pleasant news appeared beside the sad. Doris Ennis announced the engagement of her daughter Beverly Cheryl Ennis to Michael Sherwood Parker (Daily Record Apr. 16, 1990).
One of our favorite volunteers and board secretary celebrated her birthday a few days ago and H.L. and I are delighted to give an honorarium to the museum for Becky Ennis Adams. While we celebrate the birthday of our dear friend Becky, we have also memorialized another friend from years past. Frank Stancil, who retired from the Highway Patrol, was a friend before and after graduating from Coats High School in 1962.