Our Obituaries
Sally H. Gardner
January 14, 1941 - July 28, 2017
Mrs. Sally H. Gardner, 76, of Jamesville, N.C. , went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 28, 2017. Mrs. Gardner worked at and managed The Cypress Grill in Jamesville, N.C. for 37 years. She loved her community and loved her family. She loved cooking for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by all who knew her.Funeral services will be on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Cedar...
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Mary Lynn Jethro
August 10, 1940 - July 19, 2017
Mrs. Mary Lynn Jethro, 76, surrounded by her loving family, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 19, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday July 22 at Biggs Funeral Home in Williamston, with a graveside service to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:30 pm until 1:45 pm Saturday at Biggs Funeral Home.Mary Lynn, a native of Williamston, was the...
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Noah Ray Bonds
August 9, 1946 - July 14, 2017
After a valiant fight with cancer, Noah Ray Bonds Sr. of Bear Grass, NC, 70, died on July 14th, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family.Noah was born on August 9, 1946 and resided with his family in Williamston. On October 20th, 1967 he married Linda Gail Bland Bonds and resided in Bear Grass, NC. He is survived by his wife and his sons Noah Ray Bonds, Jr., his fiancé Mary Beth and David...
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Kenneth L. Warren
April 12, 1943 - July 12, 2017
Mr. Kenneth Lee Warren, Sr., 74, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 12, 2017.A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. at Martin Memorial Gardens on Friday, July 14. Visitation will be at Biggs Funeral Home in Williamston at 12:30 P.M. until 1:30 P.M. prior to the service.Mr. Warren was born on April 12, 1943 to William and Eula Taylor Warren who preceded him in death. He is...
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Hughie J. Council
June 15, 1938 - July 9, 2017
Hughie Jay Council, 79, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 9, 2017. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at Biggs Funeral Home from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. A funeral service will be held at Biggs Funeral Home on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at 11:00am with a burial to follow at Jamesville Cemetery.Hughie was born in Martin County to William Jay Council and Betty Mae Bowen Perry on...
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James Daniel Griffin
October 2, 1928 - July 6, 2017
Mr. James Daniel Griffin, 88, went to be with the Lord on Monday July 3, 2017 at his home. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Christian Chapel Church of Christ on Prison Camp Road. Visitation will be on Wednesday evening from 6 until 8:00 P.M. at the church.James was a farmer for much of his life, and went on to work at Weyerhaeuser until his retirement. He loved to...
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Doris Marie Cutrell
September 28, 1928 - June 27, 2017
There will a visitation for Doris Cutrell on a Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Biggs Funeral Home in Williamston NC, a funeral service will be held at the First Christian Church in Williamston on Friday, June 30, 2017 at 11:00am, Burial will follow at Martin Memorial Gardens
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James Archie Wynn
April 28, 1933 - June 21, 2017
Jack Wynn, 84 went home to be with his Heavenly Father on June 21, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born on April 28, 1933 in Martin County, NC. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents Archie Wynn and Hettie Harrison Wynn Ward; sister Hazel W. Harden; and brothers L.B. Wynn and W. Harold Wynn. Left behind to...
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Irma Ange Reynolds
April 7, 1923 - June 19, 2017
WilliamstonIrma Ange Reynolds, 94, went to be with the Lord on Monday June 19, 2017. The funeral service will be held Friday at 2:00 PM at the First Christian Church; burial will follow at Martin Memorial Gardens.Irma was born in Martin County on April 7, 1923 daughter of the late William Herbert and Fannie Elizabeth Robinson Perry. She was retired from Bagleys's Equipment as a bookkeeper. She...
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Lynn Alberti Young
November 27, 1927 - June 18, 2017
Lynn Young passed away on June 18, 2017 at 6:45 AM at the age of 89. He passed on his wedding anniversary to Vernell Gardner Young. They are now together in Heaven.He is survived by daughters Donna Young of Jamesville, and Deborah Woodward and husband Steven of Denver Colorado, Grandchildren Jason Waller of Front Royal VA, Michael Woodward, Jessica Woodward and Mitchell Woodward all of Denver...
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Margaret G. Rawls
November 24, 1937 - June 13, 2017
Mrs. Margaret Gardner Rawls, 79, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Funeral Services will be Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Biggs Funeral Home chapel in Williamston, N.C., with visitation from 12:30 until 1: 45 prior to the service.Mrs. Rawls loved her church, Rose of Sharon Free Will Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for over 40 years as well as being a...
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Joseph C. Nicholson
February 2, 1932 - June 11, 2017
Joseph Clayton Nicholson, 85 died on June 11, 2017 a visitation will be held on 06/13/2017 at 5:00pm at the First Pentecostal Holliness Church in Williamston, NC and a funeral service will follow at 7:00pm. A graveside service will be on 06/14/2017 at Woodlawn Cemetery at 11:00am
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Essie M. Griffin
October 22, 1925 - June 5, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Essie Dare Mendenhall Griffin, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury, N.C. Mrs. Griffin is best remembered as a cashier at the Colonial Store and at Belo. She was a member of West End Baptist Church of Williamston. Essie Griffin was born October 22, 1925 to Claude and Lydia...
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Clifton M. Matthews
November 13, 1933 - June 4, 2017
Clifton M. Matthews, 83, died Sunday June 4, 2017 at Ridgewood Manor in Washington. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 3:00 PM at Gold Point Church of Christ with Chris Minton officiating; burial will follow at Martin Memorial Gardens.Mr Matthews was born in Martin County on November 13, 1933, son of the late Pleasant and Carrie Whitehurst Matthews. He had retired from farming and was...
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Allie Marie Bullock
June 18, 1931 - May 9, 2017
Allie Marie Bullock, 85, passed away Tuesday May 9, 2017 at Roanoke River Rehab. A Graveside service will be held Friday at 11:00 AM at Martin Memorial Gardens with Dale Minton officiating.Mrs Bullock was the daughter of the late William Wiley and Janie Coltrain Roberson. She was retired from West Point Pepperell where she worked as a machine operator. Mrs Bullock was a member of Community...
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Jennifer Gordon
November 26, 1962 - May 7, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.
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Herman Saunders Bowen
August 23, 1936 - May 5, 2017
Mr. Herman Saunders Bowen, 80, went to be with his Lord on Friday, May 5, 2017. He was a retiree of the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Bridge Maintenance Department, a job that he loved. He loved to repair anything that was broken and worked with his hands to create many things, a true craftsman. He loved fishing and NASCAR racing, but most of all he loved the time that he was able...
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Sammy Dale Bland
December 6, 1937 - April 28, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.
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Denise Edwards Cooke
August 5, 1971 - April 17, 2017
Denise Edwards Cooke, 45, died Monday, April 17, 2017 at her home. The funeral service will be held Friday at 11:00 AM at Biggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev John Keeter officiating; burial will follow at Martin Memorial Gardens.Denise was born on August 5, 1971 in Martin County daughter of Billy and Judy Edwards. She was a graduate of Williamston High School in 1989 and also a graduate of East...
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Kay Eldridge Pittman
September 27, 1940 - April 15, 2017
Kay Eldridge Pittman, age 76, of Williamston, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord, April 15, 2017, at Vidant Hospital in Greenville, NC. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 19th, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall of Piney Grove Baptist Church, 2925 Piney Grove Church Road, Williamston, NC 27892. Funeral Services will follow at 3:30 pm in the church sanctuary. Burial will...
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David Eli Bowen
November 16, 1960 - April 14, 2017
David Eli Bowen, 56, passed away on Friday April 14, 2017. The funeral service will be held Tuesday at 3:00 PM at Biggs Funeral Home Chapel with Greg Sexton officiating burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.David was the son of Iris Kirkland and the late Howard Bowen. He was retired from Martin County School System where he taught Health and PE; He had a love for ECU sports especially football...
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Ruby Martin Hardison
July 3, 1923 - April 14, 2017
Mrs. Ruby Hardison, 93, of Williamston died Friday evening April 14th, at home surrounded by her family.A funeral service will be held Monday, April 17th at 11:00 A.M. at Holly Springs United Methodist Church, 19621 US 64, east of Williamston. Burial will follow at Martin Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be at Biggs Funeral Home in Williamston, Sunday, April 16 from 6:00 till 8:00 PM. and other...
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Dillon Cobb Wynne
November 12, 1921 - April 12, 2017
Dillon Cobb Wynne, 95, passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.Dillon was a veteran and served in the US Navy during World War II. His service took him to the Solomon Islands, Alice Islands, Gilbert Islands (Tarawa) and the Marshall Islands (Eniwetok). His decorations include the Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific...
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Ben R. Tucker
April 11, 1929 - April 7, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Dr. Benjamin Ray Tucker, 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 7, 2017. Dr. Tucker was born to Essie Coleson and Arden Livingston Tucker on April 11, 1929 in Pitt County. He was raised at Oxford Orphanage from the age of 2 until his high school graduation. After graduating from Lincoln College in Indiana for...
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Sylvia Marie Avery
December 26, 1937 - April 1, 2017
Mrs. Sylvia Marie Griffin Avery, 79, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Avery was a lady who loved people and was loved by many. Among her many interest were the Ruitanettes for many years, the Mittie Manning Circle at Maple Grove Christian Church where she was a long time member, and during her time of living in Dunn, N.C., she was very active in the Erwin...
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Thomas Burris Brandon
August 8, 1928 - March 30, 2017
Thomas Burris Brandon Jr., 88, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at his home. A funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church with Pastor James Proctor officiating; burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Mr.Brandon was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon and an elder. He was an avid hunter and sports participant and...
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John Morris Rogers
April 11, 1966 - March 26, 2017
John Morris Rogers Jr., 50, left us Sunday, March 26, 2017. His hometown was Williamston NC, but he lived several places, landing finally in Greenville NC. A life-long adventurer, he loved the open sky, the sea and the earth. He also loved animals, and they instinctively loved him. There was always a menagerie of rescues, with the cats benefitting from his custom-made cat trees. After returning...
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EDward Ottman
May 25, 1946 - March 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.
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Charlie Elton Hardy
December 16, 1923 - March 21, 2017
Mr. Charlie Elton Hardy, 93, of Williamston died Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Funeral Service will be Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Biggs Funeral Home of Williamston, N.C.at 3:00 P.M. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.Williamston, NC. Charlie Elton Hardy, 93, passed away at home on March 21, 2017. Elton is survived by his daughter, Laura Jill...
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Edward Ottman
May 25, 1946 - March 21, 2017
.Edward John Ottman III a retired Chief in the U. S. Coast Guard passed away March 21, 2017. He was born May 25th, 1946 In Port Chester New York to Edward and Patricia Ottman. He is survived by his wife Cathy L. Perry Ottman; daughter Christy Price and grandchildren Cirsty and Haven, daughter Chellie and husband Doug Savage and grandchildren Kody White and Gage Savage, daughter Paula Price and...
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Ricky Earl Stancill
February 10, 1963 - March 9, 2017
Ricky Earl Stancill, died Friday, March 9, 2017 at his home. There will be a visitation on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Biggs Funeral Home from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. A graveside service will be held at Martin Memorial Gardens on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at 2:00pm
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Jerry Mack Rawls
May 7, 1942 - March 4, 2017
Jerry Mack Rawls 74, went to be with his Lord and personal Savior Saturday March 4th 2017.He was born to the late Claudie Haywood Rawls and Evelyn White Rawls. Jerry was known forhis humbleness and kindred spirit. He was a loving and dedicated husband, Father,Grandfather and Friend.Jerry's career was a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for over 32 years. He was an avidDuke Fan, He was known...
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Jenny Griffin Peel
January 14, 1939 - March 3, 2017
BATH - Jenny Griffin Peel, age 78, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at her home. She was one of four children of Jasper and Minnie Griffin and was the widow of N. R. Peel who passed away in 1990. With her tireless energy and belief that sleep was vastly over-rated, Jenny was the community's version of the Energizer Bunny. A graduate of Bear Grass High School and East Carolina University, Jenny...
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Ted Lee Murchison
March 11, 1932 - March 1, 2017
Mr. Ted Lee Murchison, 84, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Funeral services will be Sunday, March 5, 2017, at 3:00 P.M at First Pentecostal Holiness Church of Williamston, N.C. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery with full military honors.Mr. Murchison is survived by his son, Scott Murchison and wife Ashley...
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Ann H. Clark
October 20, 1936 - February 28, 2017
.Ann House Clark went to be with her heavenly father February 28, 2017 surrounded by her three daughters. Ann resided at Ridgewood Manor for the last two years. She was born October 20th, 1936 to Claude Halford House and Velma Doris Bennett House Coltrain both preceding her in death. She attended Robersonville High School and Martin Community College.Ann married John Ward Perry in August 1954....
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James Edward Hill
July 15, 1946 - February 24, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Mr. James Edward Hill, 70, went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2017. Funeral service will be at 1:30 P.M. on Tuesday, February 28,2017 at Hamilton Baptist Church, Hamilton, N.C. Biggs Funeral Home is assisting the Hill family.
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Mary Bunting Williams
June 30, 1926 - February 22, 2017
Dateline Jamesville:Mrs. Mary Bunting Williams, 90, of Jamesville, N.C., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Williams. Mrs. Williams is survived by her son, William "Tomcat" Edmondson of Jamesville and her daughter, Mary E. Allen, of Jamesville; Grandchildren, Kristi Bess and husband Heath of Jamesville, Douglas Goddard, Jr. of...
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William Samuel Taylor
April 20, 1927 - February 21, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.
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Varney Elizabeth Revels
February 13, 1934 - February 17, 2017
.Varney Elizabeth Revels, 83, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 17, 2017. Visitation will be at Biggs Funeral Home in Williamston, N.C., from 6:30- 8:00P.M., Monday, February 20, 2017. Funeral Service at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Biggs Funeral Chapel in Williamston.
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Joseph Carnegia Ross
March 15, 1964 - February 14, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Joseph "Joey" Carnegia Ross Jr., passed away at his home on February 14, 2017. He is preceded by his mother and father J. C. and Thelma Ross of Oak City. Survivors are his wife Kimberly Webb Ross, daughters Kelsi Ross and Charity Ross, brother Billy and Lisa Ross of Greenville, sisters Cheryl Ross of Williamston, and Cindy...
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James Tupper Perry
July 16, 1929 - February 13, 2017
James Tupper Perry, 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 13, 2017. Hewas born to Simon A. Perry and Ellen Ward Perry on July 16,1929.Known for his kindness, dedication and gentlemanly manner, Tupper was a loved andloving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, touching the livesof so many who will miss him enormously.He was a faithful member of Piney Grove...
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Geraldine Haislip Wynn
July 31, 1936 - February 10, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.
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Bobby Macon Davis
June 28, 1945 - February 1, 2017
Bobby Davis, 71, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at his home. Funeral service Friday, February 3, 2017, at 4:00 at Reddicks Grove Church. Family will receive friends Friday from 2:00- 4:00 P.M.at the church and other times at the residence at 21330 US Hwy 64 , Williamston.
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Judith Ann Clark
February 26, 1948 - January 29, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Ms. Judith Ann Clark,68, died Sunday, January, 29, 2017. No funeral arrangements at this time.
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John Ward Perry
March 18, 1935 - January 25, 2017
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Williamston, NC John Ward Perry left the struggles of this world behind January 25, 2017 surrounded by his daughters. Ward, as he was known, resided at Weaver Drive prior to Brookdale Assisted Living of Greenville. Ward was born March 18, 1935, the 6th child of nine born to Simon Amos Perry, Sr. and Ellen Ward Perry,...
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Lisa Carole Hathaway
May 8, 1969 - January 20, 2017
Lisa Carole Hathaway, 47, passed away at Martin General Hospital on January 20, 2017. Lisa was born in Sanford, NC on May 8, 1969. Her parents were David Graham Hathaway and Peggy Leggett Hathaway. Lisa was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Williamston, NC. She loved people and would help others. She enjoyed singing in the choir.Lisa is survived by her three children: Ashley,...
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Ashley Holliday Taylor
February 16, 1987 - January 14, 2017
Mrs. Ashley Danielle Holliday Taylor, 29, of Williamston, N.C., went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2017.Ashley loved life in general, but especially loved to cook, fish, and doing hair. She loved the time spent with her son, Jacob. She is survived by her husband, Jason Edgar Taylor of Williamston; a special son who she loved dearly, Jacob Bateman, of Williamston; two step-daughters...
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Barbara Glenn
May 4, 1932 - January 3, 2017
Barbara Glenn, age 84, of Williamston, N.C., died on Tuesday, January, 3 2017. Miss Glenn was a long time employee of the theater in Williamston and was a life long resident of Williamston. She is survived by her sister, Hannah Glenn of Williamston. She was preceded in death by her parents, Verona Holiday and Madison Lee Glenn and a brother, Madison Lee Glenn, Jr.A graveside service will be held...
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Barbara Walther
July 10, 1931 - December 28, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.
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Maxine Mobley Ouellette
December 24, 1945 - December 27, 2016
Maxine Mobley Ouellette, 71, died Tuesday , December 27, 2016, at her home on 6484 Prison Camp Road. Memorial servicer will be held Friday, December 30, 2016 at Memorial Baptist Church in Williamston, N.C. Visitation will be 10:00 A.M. till 11:00 A.M. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lottie Moon Fund at Memorial Baptist Church.
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Mary Ola Rawls
July 22, 1938 - December 22, 2016
Mrs. Mary Ola Rawls, 78, died Thursday, December 22, 2016. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 2:00pm, December 24, 2016 at Woodlawn Cemetery. Biggs Funeral Home of Williamston is assisting the Rawls Family.Mrs. Mary Ola Rawls, 78, passed away peacefully at her home on December 22, 2016. She was born in Martin County on July 22, 1938 to the late Joseph Collins Griffin and Lydia Simpson...
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Becky Hardison
April 29, 1941 - December 20, 2016
There will be a visitation for Becky Hardison on Thursday, 12/22/2016 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at Biggs Funeral HomeFuneral service will be held at Biggs Funeral Home (Chapel) on Friday, 12/23/2016 at 2:00pm with a burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Ruby J. Mister
April 17, 1918 - December 15, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.RUBY Johnson Mister, 98, died Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Vintage Inn Retirement Center. Graveside Service will be held Monday, December 19, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Woodlawn Cemetery in Williamston.
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Drew Kenneth Roberson
December 9, 1995 - December 14, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Drew Roberson, 21, died Wednesday, December 14, 2016. A graveside service will be held Saturday morning December 17, 2016 at Tice Cemetery in the Farmlife community.
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Evelyn Grace Manning
May 8, 1926 - December 5, 2016
.Evelyn Grace ManningMay 8, 1926-Dec 4, 2016Mrs. Evelyn Grace Manning passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Sunday December 4, 2016 at Williamston House in Williamston NC.Mrs. Grace was born May 8, 1926 in Pitt County to the late Levi and Almeta Barrow. She grew up in Pitt County and made many memories there. She graduated from Bethel High School. She lived in Bethel where as the...
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Irene Blount
February 16, 1921 - November 30, 2016
Mrs. Irene Everton Blount, 95, of Jamesville, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at River Trace Nursing Home in Washington. Mrs. Irene was born February 16, 1921 in Tyrell County to the late Samuel and Della Patrick Everton. She deeply loved her hometown of Gum Neck and adored her siblings, Russell Everton, Harry Everton, Azor Everton, and Lula E....
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Peggy Joyce Gray
January 18, 1926 - November 30, 2016
Mrs. Peggy Hopkins Gray, 90, of Williamston, N.C., died Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at her home. A memorial service will be Friday, December, 2nd 2016, at the First Christian Church of Williamston at 2:30 P.M. Mrs. Gray is survived her husband, Dr. William Henry Gray, Jr.; a son, William Thomas Gray and wife Toni of High Point, N.C.; a daughter, Ellen Gray Jennings and husband Kevin L. of New...
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Larry Bullock
May 14, 1938 - November 24, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.
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Leroy Keesee
October 26, 1960 - November 20, 2016
Leroy Keesee went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 20, 2016. He is survived by daughters, Angela Keesee Thompson of Chesapeake, Virginia and Alisha Keesee of Virginia Beach, Virginia. He is also survived by sisters, Betty Jenkins and husband Tink, Deborah Clark and husband Donald and Betty Keesee and husband Michael and brother, Allen Keesee, all of Williamston. Leroy was a member of Maple...
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Dalton Jesse Rawls
September 6, 1940 - November 16, 2016
Dalton "Shorty" Jesse Rawls born September 6, 1940 to Marie Pitt and David Earle Rawls went peacefully to live in Heaven forever on Wednesday, November 16, 2016.Shorty fought an eleven year battle with dementia. He was a strong will patient that did not want to give up but God has bigger plans in Heaven where he will use his brain and hands again to fix or build anything he wants.He is survived...
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Lynn Peele
July 10, 1947 - November 16, 2016
Lynn Cutrell Peele, 69, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at Roanoke River Nursing and Rehab Center. The funeral service will be held Friday at 11:00 AM at Macedonia Christian Church with Greg Sexton and Dolan Baker officiating; burial will follow at Tice Cemetery.Lynn was born in Beaufort County on July 10, 1947, daughter of Doris Harris and the late Walter Cutrell. She was a member of...
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Elizabeth Cullipher
January 28, 1926 - November 8, 2016
Elizabeth Gurganus Cullipher, 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Martin General Hospital. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at Biggs Funeral Home Chapel with Gerald Perry officiating; burial will follow at Tice Cemetery.Mrs Cullipher was born in Martin County on January 28, 1926, daughter of the late John Walton and Leah Sitterson Gurganus. She was retired from...
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Hilda Roebuck Rawls
December 9, 1918 - November 5, 2016
Hilda Florence Rawls of Williamston, NC went to be with her Lord, Saturday October 5, 2016 in Brian Center Rehab Facility in Yanceyville, NC.She was born in Bear Grass, NC on December 9, 1918. She was preceded in death by her husband Elbert Rawls. They met in high school and were married in 1939. When Elbert Rawls died in 1999 they had been married 60 years. Hilda was also preceded in death...
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Ann Elizabeth J. Dunham
March 15, 1929 - November 2, 2016
Peggy Jones Dunham, 87, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at her home. The funeralservice will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM at Biggs Funeral Home Chapel in Williamstonwith Greg Sexton officiating; burial will follow at Martin Memorial Gardens.The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Biggs Funeral Home and othertimes at the residence 59 Beach Road. Flowers are welcome or...
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Lois Bullock Whichard
May 27, 1943 - November 1, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.
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Evelyn B. Gurganus
October 16, 1929 - November 1, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.
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Evelyn Gurganus
October 16, 1929 - November 1, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC. Evelyn Bowen Gurganus, 87, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at her home. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 2:00 PM at Bethany Pentecostal Holiness Church; burial will follow at Martin Memorial Gardens. Mrs Gurganus was the daughter of the late James Asa and Lenora Swain Bowen. She was a housewife and a...
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Christine H. Scurletis
June 7, 1929 - October 23, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.
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Billy Henry Wynn
April 24, 1936 - October 21, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.
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Mildred Havard Stahr
May 24, 1923 - October 11, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.
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Margaret Modlin Dobson
January 10, 1936 - October 8, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Mrs. Margaret Virginia Modlin Dobson, 80, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Mrs. Dobson was born in Martin County to Jesse Raymond and Vadie Virginia Modlin on January, 10, 1936. She was a housewife for most of her life, she loved to read; loved to fish with her husband, Richard Lawrence (Shorty) Dobson;...
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Maizie Vienna Costanza
October 5, 2016 - October 5, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.
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Celia G. Coltrain
April 9, 1933 - September 28, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Celia Gardner Coltrain, 83, died Wednesday September 28, 2016 at her home.The visitation will be at the home at 1461 Brown Road Jamesville NC from 1:00 PM Friday throughout the day. Funeral service will be at 10:30 AM Saturday at Poplar Chapel Church of Christ; burial will follow at the family cemetery.Arrangements by Biggs...
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Annie Mae Williams
September 8, 1919 - September 26, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Annie Mae Modlin Williams, 97, died Monday September 26, 2016 at her home. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Cedar Branch Baptist Church . the burial will be at Jamesville Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5-7:00 PM at the Cedar Branch Baptist Church and other times at the...
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Ellen Taylor Thigpen
January 14, 1924 - September 20, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.
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Matthew McKinley Green
July 27, 1983 - September 17, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Matthew McKinley Green, 33, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 17, 2016. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Williamston First Pentecostal Holiness Church at 11:00 A.M., with visitation on Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Biggs Funeral Home in Williamston, N.C.
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Pauline Bullock Savage
February 22, 1934 - September 15, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Pauline (Polly) Bullock Savage passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2016. She had been a resident of the Fountains of the Albemarle for several years. Prior to her move she was a longtime resident of Everetts and Bear Grass both in Martin County North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents Beulah Cowan Bullock...
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Thelma C. Hardison
October 11, 1924 - September 13, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Thelma Coltrain Hardison, 91, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. The funeral service will be held Friday at 2:00 PM at Poplar Chapel Church of Christ; Burial will follow at Jamesville Cemetery.Thelma was preceded in death by her husband Robert T. "Teenie Bud" Hardison after 32 years of marriage....
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Billy Cherry
August 14, 1931 - September 6, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.
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David L. Everett, Jr.
October 20, 1973 - September 2, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Mr. David Lee Everett. Jr., (Dave), 42, passed away Friday September 2, 2016. Born October 20, 1973, Dave was the son of David and Debbie Everett of Hamilton. He was a graduate of Roanoke High School and Martin Community College and was self-employed as a Security Surveillance Specialist. Dave was an avid hunter and...
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Thomas Wilson Manning
December 9, 1945 - September 2, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.r. Thomas "Tommy" Wilson Manning,70, died Thursday , September 2, 2016. Funeral services will be at Biggs Funeral Home Chapel in Williamston at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Visitation is 1 hour prior to service at Biggs.
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Rachel Edmondson Manning
February 14, 1927 - August 18, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.
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Elbert McCoy Manning
August 15, 1935 - August 12, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Mr. Elbert McCoy Manning,80, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 12, 2016. Funeral Services will be Sunday at 3:00 P.M. at Holly Springs Methodist Church.Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 6-8 P.M. at Biggs Funeral Home in Williamston, N.C. .
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Joseph Howard Thigpen
July 23, 1923 - August 10, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Mr. Joseph H. Thigpen, 93, died Wednesday, August 10 , 2016. Funeral Service will be at 2:00 P.M. at the First Methodist Church of Williamston, N.C. on Saturday, August 13, 2016.Joseph "JoJo" Howard Thigpen, passed away on Wednesday August 10, 2016 at the age of 93. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 2pm...
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Jimmy Alton Taylor
May 20, 1939 - August 10, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Jimmy Alton Taylor, 77, died Wednesday August 10, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center. The graveside service will be held Friday at 11:00 AM at Robersonville Cemetery with Rev Dean Harrell officiating.Jimmy was born on May 20, 1939 son of the late Bonnie K and Ella Jackson Taylor. He was retired from Verizon where he was a Data...
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Evelyn Rogers Clark
June 14, 1932 - August 7, 2016
Evelyn Rogers Clark, 84, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday August 7, 2016. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2:00 PM at Biggs Funeral Home Chapel with Kurt Honican officiating; burial will follow at Martin Memorial Gardens.Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents John Haywood and Nettie Frances Cullipher Rogers, a son Keith Lane Clark and brother John Haywood "Frog" Rogers Jr...
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George T. Lilley
September 18, 1926 - August 3, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Mr. George T. "Duke" Lilley, 89, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, August 3, 2016. Mr. Lilley was born in Martin County on September 18, 1926. He was a business co-owner at G & L Gas & Appliances for many years. His love for the community led to his many years as a member of the Williamston Volunteer Fire...
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Mildred Troxler Gaylord
November 8, 1921 - August 2, 2016
Mildred Troxler Gaylord died August 2, 2016, at Moses Cone Hospital, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. The funeral will be held at Jamesville United Methodist Church, 2228 Main St., at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, followed by a graveside service and visitation at the church with the Reverend Larris Tolson presiding. There will also be a memorial gathering open to all at Abbotswood...
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Dolores Pate Carraway
June 6, 1943 - July 29, 2016
Dolores Pate Carraway, age 73, of Williamston, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016. She fought a long and courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born on June 6, 1943 in Martin County to Joseph Samuel and Pearl Cutler Pate. She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Lavon P. Williams, Joseph Earl Pate and Darrell Ray Pate.On February 26, 1961 she married the love of her...
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David Verlin Griffin
October 16, 1928 - July 19, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.David Verlin Griffin, 87, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday July, 19, 2016. The funeral service will be held Thursday at 2:00 PM in the Biggs Funeral Home Chapel; burial will follow at Tice Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral (1:00-2:00PM) at the funeral Home.Mr. Griffin was born in...
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Reginald Wyatt Coltrain
December 21, 1932 - July 14, 2016
There will be a visitation for Reginald "Reg" Wyatt Coltrain Sr. on Friday, 7/15/2016 at Reddicks Grove Baptist Church from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Funeral Service will be held at the church also on Saturday, 7/16/2016 at 11:00am with burial following at Woodlawn Cemetery.
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William Brooks Long
June 14, 1922 - July 12, 2016
William Brooks Long, 94 died Tuesday, July 12, 2016. Long was theVice President of Branch Banking and Trust Company in Williamston , Oak City andJamesville for 30 years and a retired Lt. Col. from the Air Force. During WWII hereceived the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was an active member of the Kiwaniansclub. He was the Chairman of the Hospital Board and was active in securing the MartinCounty...
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Jimmy S. Taylor
March 31, 1942 - June 26, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Mr. Jimmy Staton Taylor, 74, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Mr. Taylor was born in Martin County on March 31, 1942 to Lilly Beacham and William Leroy Taylor. He was a long time employee of the Town of Williamston, N.C. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday June 29, 2016 at 4:00 P.M.at Biggs Funeral...
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Pearl Newbern
September 5, 1927 - June 15, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Pearl Newbern of Williamston passed away Wednesday morning, June 15th at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Cecil Newbern and Willie Martin White Newbern, and her siblings, John C. Newbern Jr., David Lawrence (Bro) Newbern, and Bess Newbern Coffee.She is survived by her nephew John C. Newbern III,...
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Ernest Holland Godard
October 12, 1934 - June 12, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Mr. Ernest Holland Godard, 81, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Mr. Godard was a Martin County native born here on October 12, 1934. His parents were George Cornelius and Jenny Magnolia Godard. He was a business co-owner and a 30 year retiree of the North Carolina National Guard. He was also a great Duke...
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Sybil Hardy
April 5, 1934 - June 11, 2016
Arrangements under the direction of Biggs Funeral Home, Williamston, NC.Sybil Fillingame Whitford Hardy:Williamston, N.C.--- Sybil Hardy, 82 passed away on June 11, 2106 at Vidant Medical Center, after battling an extended illness.Sybil is survived by her beloved husband of 32 years, Elton Hardy; two children, Billy Whitford and wife, Linda; Julia Ipock and husband, Russell; stepchildren, Charles...
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Jerry Bradley Cherry
January 16, 1942 - June 8, 2016
Jerry Bradley Cherry passed away June 8, 2016. He was the son of the late James Russell and Euzelia Harris Cherry and was born in Bear Grass on January 16, 1942. Jerry was a graduate of Bear Grass High School and attended Chowan College. Jerry and his longtime friend, the lateJimmy Harrington were partners in the Harrington and Cherry masonry business doing residential and commercial masonry work...
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James Thomas Gurganus
July 6, 1939 - June 2, 2016
Williamston Mr. James Thomas Gurganus, 76 of Williamston, N.C.,went to be with his Lord on June 2, 2016. Tommy was born in Martin County on July 6, 1939, to his parents James Simon and Bettie Adams Gurganus. Funeral services will be at 3:00P.M. Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Community Christian Church in Williamston. Mr. Gurganus worked 30 years in Weights and Measures as an...
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Mary Jo Wynn
April 27, 1956 - June 2, 2016
.WilliamstonMary Jo Wynn, 60, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville. The funeral service will be held Monday at 2:00 pm at Biggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Chris Watkins officiating; burial will follow at Martin Memorial Gardens.Mary Jo was born April 27, 1956 in Martin County, daughter of Joseph Leggett and the late Mary Ann Tripp Leggett. She was a...
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Irene Proebstl Leggett
August 9, 1928 - May 25, 2016
WilliamstonIrene Proebstl Leggett, 87, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Roanoke River Nursing Home. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM at Macedonia Christian Church with Dolan Baker, Rev Roger Leggett, and Dr. Tom Ward officiating; burial will follow at Martin Memorial Gardens.Mrs. Leggett was born August 9, 1928 in Augsburg Germany. She was retired from Martin Community...
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