Rev. Clayton T. Dilworth
April 24, 1921 – April 5, 2012
Rev. Clayton T. Dilworth died peacefully on April 5, 2012, at the age of 90 in Tacoma, Washington. His beloved wife of 62 years, Dolly Dilworth, died in 2005. He was born in Buena Vista, Texas. He was raised in Modesto, California, on a dairy farm. In his youth he excelled at long distance running and raising and judging livestock. Rev. Dilworth, after obtaining his Theology degree from Aurora College in Illinois, moved to Santa Cruz, California, in 1949 and served as the pastor at Santa Cruz Advent Christian Church for 10 years. In 1960, Pastor Dilworth left for Savannah, Georgia, and Berea, South Carolina, Advent Christian Churches to serve over 8 years. The Dilworth’s relocated to Washington where they worked for 15 years as house-parents and counselors for troubled teens. In 1984 he and wife Dolly returned to Santa Cruz to serve in the church he began in 1949. After Dolly died, he moved to Tacoma, Washington, to spend his last years in a retirement complex. He made many friends and enjoyed being close to extended family. He is survived by sons Richard Dilworth and wife Victoria of Eugene, Oregon, and David Dilworth and wife Lucille of Vaughn, Washington; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Maxine Lobb; and best friend Laura.

Mr. Jerry Wayne Harris, Sr.
Mr. Jerry Wayne Harris, Sr., 65, died Sunday evening (April 15, 2012)

He was a native of Brunswick, Georgia, but he was raised in Waycross before moving to Blackshear. He was a truck driver for 21 years and member of Waring Community Church in Waycross, Georgia.

He is the son of the late Leroy Harris and Geraldine Taylor Davis. He is preceded in death by his step-father, Harley Davis; one son, Roy Dale Harris; three brothers, Roger Harris, Johnny Davis and Infant Boy Davis; and one niece, Natasha Harris.

Survivors include his wife of 24 years, Eva Reed Harris of Waycross; seven children, Jerry Wayne Harris, Jr. (Wanda) of Patterson, Lisa Mullaly (Rev. Jerry) of Hoboken, Brandi Furjanc (Don) of Johnstown, PA, Stephanie Catanzaro (Phillip) of Jacksonville, FL, Jennifer Harris of Tampa, FL, Angela Guy (Don) of Blackshear, and Ben Guy (Renee) of Blackshear; 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; two brothers, Bo Harris (Marlene) of Waycross and Dennis Harris of Douglas; one sister, Virginia Fussell (Danny) of Douglas; one niece, Tammy Maze (Chris) of Douglas; and several great nieces and nephews.

Charles H. Lampard
January 10, 1924 - March 5, 2012

Rev. charles Lampard, 88 of Windsor, Conn., fell asleep in His Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 5, 2012.

He was born on January 10, 1924, in Friday Harbor, Washington. He served in the army during WWII and returned home to attend the University of Washington. Feeling called to the ministry he came to the East Coast to attend the New England School of Theology where he met his wife, Alma Johnson. During his career, he served as pastor in several Advent Christian Churches, including Penfield, N.Y., New Bedford, Mass., Peacedale, R.I., Massena, N.Y., and Bristol, Conn. During his years of ministry he served on many boards for the conference and region. He was a registered member of the Girl Scouts and enjoyed camping and helping with his wife's troop. He always saw the positive side of life and loved to laugh. His sense of humor was appreciated by all who knew him.

He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Alma (Johnson) Lampard, his brother, Ray Lampard and his sister, Margaret Lampard, both of Olympia, Wash. A loving father and grandfather he is survived by his daughter, Nancy Sylvester and husband, Phillip, of Windsor, Conn.; his daughter Dianne Hart and husband, Walter, of Torrington, Conn.; and son Stephen Lampard and wife, Cindy, of Oceanside, Calif.; and eight grandchildren.

A celebration of Charles' life will be held on Sunday, April 1, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Calvary Advent Christian Church, 517 West Street, Bristol, CT 06010. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Torrington Advent Christian Church, 217 New Harwinton Road, Torrington, CT 06790. The Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad Street, Plainville, CT, has care of arrangements.

LaRoy Shaull
Sept. 25, 1935 – Oct. 14, 2010
Funeral services were Monday for LaRoy N. Shaull, a longtime Payne County resident. He died Oct. 14, 2010 in Stillwater. He was 75.

LaRoy was born Sept. 25, 1935 near Yale to the late Homer F. and Gladys Bradley Shaull. He was reared and educated in Payne County and attended school in Quay and Cushing. He graduated from Cushing High School with the Class of 1953.

On July 22, 1955 in Yale, LaRoy was united in marriage to Geraldine “Gerrie” Baxter. They had three children.

LaRoy and Gerrie lived briefly in Bartlesville but made their first home in Tulsa. They also lived in Virginia before returning to Oklahoma.

LaRoy was a licensed journeyman electrician and a 50-year veteran of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers No. 584. He was a lifelong member of Council Valley Advent Christian Church and enjoyed hunting and gardening. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren, especially taking them fishing in the farm pond at his home.

Survivors include his wife, Gerrie, of the home; two sons, Jim Shaull and his wife, Cory, of Williamston, S.C., and Craig Shaull and his wife, Suzann, of Bristow; two brothers, Donald Shaull and his wife, Mildred, of Pryor, and Harry Shaull and his wife, Betty, of Tulsa; one sister, Luella Dethloff of Cushing; six grandchildren, Jennifer Winner and her husband, Aaron, Jamie Shaull, Micah Shaull and his wife, Amanda, Sarah Fisher and her husband, Justin, Katie Shaull and Blake Shaull; one great-granddaughter, Layla Grace Shaull; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, LaRoy ws preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Shaull.

The Shaull family requests that in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the Council Valley Advent Christian Church Building Fund.

Services under the direction of Palmer Marler Funeral Home were in the First Christian Church of Cushing. Burial was in Fairlawn-New Zion Cemetery, Cushing.

Rev. Joseph Edward Adams
Benson – Rev. Joseph Edward Adams, age 84, of 1200 Adams Road died Friday, January 20, 2012, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Funeral service will be 2:00PM Monday, January 23, 2012, at Stone’s Creek Advent Christian Church. Dr. Larry Withrow and Rev. Tom McMahon will officiate. Burial will follow in Banner Chapel Church Cemetery.

Rev. Adams was born in Johnston County on October 30, 1927 to the late John Quincy and Mancy Lee Adams. He was also preceded in death by Brothers, Woodrow Adams and Pinkney Adams. He served in the U. S. Air Force for three years. Rev. Adams was a retired Advent Christian Church minister. During his ministry, he served Advent Christian Churches in Erwin, Garner, Potters Hill, Hollandale, and Smithfield, all in North Carolina. He also preached in Georgia at Bethlehem Advent Christian Church and in South Carolina at Hickory Grove Advent Christian Church and Savannah Advent Christian Church. Rev. Adams was currently a member of Stone’s Creek Advent Christian Church.

Surviving include wife, Frances Ryals Adams; Children, Connie Adams and husband, Alan Hengle, of Four Oaks, James Edward Adams, Sr., and wife, Jean, of Snow Hill, and Brian Adams of Charleston, SC; Sister, Annie Parsons of Dunn; and Brother, John D. Adams of Garner; 2 Grandchildren; and 2 Great Grandchildren.

HENRY J. NUTTING
Posted Feb. 14, 2012, at 7:50 p.m.

PERHAM – Henry J. Nutting, 95, passed away Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at his residence. He was born Aug. 14, 1916, in Perham, the son of Ernest and Florence Nutting.

Henry was the grandson of James Nutting, who founded the farm in 1861. Henry lived his entire life in the homestead house, which was built in 1879. He married Ethel Anderson Nov. 9, 1935. Henry was a young man when he took over the farm from his father. After years of struggling to make a profit with potatoes and other crops, Henry and his wife, Ethel, converted the farm to producing eggs. They started small but when Henry retired in the 1980s, his eggs were known throughout Aroostook County. After Henry and Ethel retired, they spent many happy days in their converted van camping all over the country and into New Brunswick. Henry fulfilled a lifelong dream when the couple drove all the way to Alaska in that van. He was also a ham radio enthusiast and his KA1IWX call is well known in this part of the country. He had a vegetable garden and relished treating his church family to a corn roast every fall. Henry was a longtime and devoted member of Dunntown Advent Christian Church. He served as a deacon and elder of the church, a position that reflects his many years of living his faith and being a good neighbor. He served as a selectman for many years at the town of Perham. Henry received the Perham cane from the community for being the oldest resident. In 2004 at the Washburn August Fest, Henry and Ethel were honored to be The King and Queen.

He is survived by a daughter, Joyce Barker of Perham; five grandchildren and their spouses, Carol and John Blackstone, Bruce and Karen Barker, Brett Barker and his fiancee, Candace, Debra and Mark Getty, Scott and Rebekah Barker, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Ethel, in April 2010; and a sister, Ruth Drost.

Relatives and friends may call 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Dunntown Advent Christian Church, where funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, with the Rev. George McLaughlin officiating. Spring interment will be at Fairview Cemetery, Perham. Those who wish may donate in his memory to Dunntown Advent Christian Church, 20 North Wade Road, Wade, ME 04786. Online condolences may be expressed at

www.duncan-graves.com.

Reverend Frank Cyphers
Reverend Frank Cyphers, faithful servant of the Lord, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 in Natchitoches, LA.

Frank was born on February 18, 1926 in War, West Virginia, to Perry and Elizabeth Cyphers. He had two brothers, Daniel (Dan) and Commadore and two sisters, Georgia and Virginia.

He served in the Navy during War World II. Upon returning from War, he married Betty Christian, his childhood sweetheart. To this union, four children, Sandra, Janey, Frances and Benita, were born. Betty preceded him in death.

After his honorable discharge, Frank became a coal miner. He started his ministry in 1948 with his brother Dan. Frank would preach and Dan would lead the singing. He was a firm believer in the Advent Christian Doctrine and became a full time minister in 1958, moving his family to preach at the First Advent Christian Church in Fayetteville, NC.

In 1964 he took the church in Yale, OK, leading the church to build and again leading the children in Bible Schools, Camp Shockley and Camp Texas in Grapevine, TX.

He followed the Lord's leading taking him and his family to North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama and many times in Oklahoma. After his wife's death, he moved to Louisiana and was ministering with the church family there in Natchitoches.

Frank touched many lives of the church family. He performed many baptisms, marriages, celebrating with the families as they had children and sharing the sorrow of the families as they were laid to rest.

The world was a better place for having Frank serving the Lord and leading others to find the love and joy of the Lord. We will miss him and he will always be in our hearts.

Frank is survived by three daughters, Janey Williams and husband Donald of Yale, OK, Frances Hutson and husband Louis of Natchitoches, LA and Benita Cyphers of Natchitoches, LA; six grandchildren, Samantha Lancaster and husband Jeff of Bristow, OK, Tabatha Williams of Yale, OK, Danielle Williams of Evansville, IN, Frank Church, Scott Frederick and Christian Ivy all of Natchitoches, LA; three great-grandchildren, Zachary, Addie and Jackson Lancaster of Bristow, OK and other relatives and friends.

In addition to his wife and parents, Frank was preceded in death by one daughter, Sandra Kay.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Advent Christian Church with Steve Tiger officiating.

Burial followed in the Fairlawn Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Advent Christian Church Building Fund, 22808 E. 44th Street, Yale, OK 74085.

Shirley Chaplin Sr.
LEWISTON — Shirley Chaplin Sr., 78, of Norway went to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 26, at Central Maine Medical Center.

He was born in North Fryeburg, July 29, 1933, the son of Alton and Gertrude Adams Chaplin. He graduated from Fryeburg Academy and had been employed as a skidder operator in the woods for many years. He married Madeleine Morin on July 29, 2000. He faithfully served in the U.S. Air Force.

He was a member of the Waterford Grange and Pamona Grange, where he was an officer in both. He attended Oxford Advent Christian Church and had been the maintenance man there for 11 years. He loved life, people and all of God’s creatures. He was hardworking and loyal. He enjoyed dancing, gardening, hiking, canoeing, camping, being outdoors and watching birds. He was a bright light in this world and will be greatly missed by friends and family.

He is survived by his wife of Norway; his children, Shirl Chaplin and his wife, Chris, Wendy Bruins and her partner, Peter Robinson and Belinda Woitko and her husband, David and their mother, Evelyn Chaplin; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four brothers, Earle and his wife, Mauretta, Robert, Burton and his wife, Renee and Kenneth and his wife, Gerry. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.chandlerfunerals.com.

Esther Virginia Miller Hurley
Associated Press Sat Nov 19, 2011, 06:23 PM EST

NORTH TAZEWELL, Va. — Esther Virginia Miller Hurley, age 89, of North Tazewell, Va., died Friday, November 18, 2011. Born August 31, 1922 in Lansing, N.C., she was a daughter of the late Wade Hampton Miller and Laura Combs Miller. She was a longtime member of the Adria Advent Christian Church. Mrs. Hurley loved to sew and quilt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Wilson Hurley; one daughter; one granddaughter; and five siblings.

Mrs. Hurley was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She is survived by six children, Thomas Hurley, Linda George, Brenda Hall, Suzanne Hurley, David Hurley, and Dwight Hurley; thirteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, November 21, 2011 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va. with Pastor Mark Sexton officiating. Entombment will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Bluefield, Va. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Dwight Hurley, Chris Hurley, Randall Linkous, and Rocky Fowler.

The family requests memorial contributions be directed to the Adria Community Church, 120 Cecil Drive, North Tazewell, VA 24630.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.peerystclairfuneralhome.com

Alma Allison Gross Harvey
November 8, 2011 
Bluefield Daily Telegraph  
PRINCETON — Looking for that blessed hope, Alma Allison Gross Harvey, 85, of the Eads Mill Road, Princeton, departed this life on Monday, November 7, 2011 at Carilion Giles Community Hospital in Pearisburg, Va. and is now resting in peace, awaiting the glorious appearance of our great God and our Savior, Jesus Christ. Born January 7, 1926 in Elbert, she was the daughter of the late Paris K. Gross and Mollie Ann Myers Gross. Mrs. Harvey was a graduate of Gary High School and was a former employee for the Union Supply Company Store at Gary. Mrs. Harvey was an active member of the Advent Christian Church on Prince Street in Princeton for many years. She served as a Sunday school teacher, past president of the Women Home & Foreign Mission Society for the church as well as the conference. She had served as treasurer for the church as well as for the Pocahontas Conference and was the past treasurer for the Pocahontas Women's Home & Foreign Mission Society. Mrs. Harvey will be remembered as a devoted pastor's wife, always  supportive, one who preferred to serve behind the scene, yet, had a strong leadership role in the church and with her family. Mrs. Harvey was a wise person and offered practical advice to her family and friends. Her talents were many, none more than her cooking skills, especially her ability to make chicken and dumplings, a gift that has yet to be mastered by her children and grandchildren.  She had baked and decorated many cakes, making wedding cakes for her family and many friends. Mrs. Harvey and the ladies of the church had enjoyed making Easter eggs for the church and surrounding communities. No one enjoyed laughter more than Mrs. Harvey. She loved pulling practical jokes on her family and friends. Those who have had the privilege of knowing Mrs. Harvey have had their lives blessed and enriched greatly, and her memory will live for years to come in all our lives.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters and five brothers.

She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her husband of 66 years, two months and seven days, Pastor Orville L. Harvey; two devoted daughters and their husbands, Anne “Florence” and James Smith of Roanoke, Va., Karen and David Hall of Princeton; a special nephew who she loved dearly, Von Peery and his wife Jan of North Aurora, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Andrea and Mark Starosciak, Matthew and Anne Smith, Allison and Chris Hall, D. J. and Sarah Hall, Caleb Peery, Mollie Peery, Xander Peery; four great-grandchildren, Natalie Hall, Micah Hall, Lily Starosciak and Annalee Hall; one brother, Robert “Bob” Gross and wife Barbara of Riodosa, N.M.; a host of dearly loved nieces and nephews.

On Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., we will celebrate the life of Mrs. Alma Harvey from the Advent Christian Church on Prince Street in Princeton with Pastor Rob Buchanan officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Friends are invited to visit with the family Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Directory on the Athens Road in Princeton and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Family and friends may share messages of love and concern via www.memorialfd.com

Serving as pallbearers will be James Smith, David Hall, Von Peery, Matthew Smith, D. J. Hall, Mark Starosciak, Chris Hall, and Eugene Hudgins. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Baxter, Kenneth Curley, Mike Cox, Mike Blackwell, Doyle Wray, Curtis Weese, Joe Phillips and Don Whitacre. The family will receive flowers or gifts can be made to the Building Fund, Advent Christian Church, 706 Prince Street, Princeton, WV 24740. The honor of serving the Harvey family has been given to the Memorial Funeral Directory & Cremation Center on the Athens Road in Princeton.

Walter Warren Shirley
Walter Warren Shirley, 88, of Idyllwild , died Saturday, Oct 1st,, 2011 in Hemet, CA with his loving wife at his bedside.
Born Sept 25, 1923 in Stuart, Oklahoma where he resided until he joined the Navy. Serving from 1943 -1946 in World War II.
 
He met his wife of 63 years, Ruth Shirley in Pasadena, CA during his navy service. They resided in South Pasadena, CA
for 35 years while he was employed as an Petroleum Engineer for Atlantic Richfield, later starting Shirley Software Systems.
 
They retired to Idyllwild, CA in 1993 where he volunteered at Camp Maranatha and attended Idyllwild Bible Church.
 
There will be a graveside service Wednesday, Oct. 5th @1:30 with a memorial service at a later date.
 
Mr. Shirley is survived by his wife Ruth; two brothers Paul Shirley of Tulsa, OK, Glenn Shirley of Milwaukie, OR, and one sister Maxine Jones of Ada, OK; three sons, Ralph Shirley of Moorpark, CA, Dwight Shirley of Santee, CA and Keith Shirley of Idyllwild, CA; nine grandchildren; one great grandson.

Mary Kathleen Page Lester
Bluefield Daily Telegraph

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. —  Mary Kathleen Page Lester, age 60, of Barbourville and formerly of North Augusta, Ga., was born on October 7, 1950 in Augusta, Ga. She was a daughter of Weldon and Anne Phillips Page. Mrs. Lester fell asleep peacefully, Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Markey Cancer Center in Lexington, Ky. She was a member, church pianist and a Sunday School Teacher at the First Advent Christian Church in Barbourville. On October 10, 1970, she united in marriage to the Reverend Leonard A. Lester, and to this union eight beloved children were born.

She is survived by her loving husband, the Reverend Leonard A. Lester of Barbourville; her beloved children, Joshua Lester and wife, Rebekah of Corbin, Weldon Lester of Barbourville, Erin McCann and husband, Nathan of Woodland Park, Colo., Laura Davis and husband, Kristopher of Irvine, Ky., Rachel Lester, Abigail Lester, Dara Carmack and husband, Travis and Mary Ellen Lester, all of Barbourville; her dear grandchildren, Peter, Colin, Seth, Ethan and Josiah McCann, Susan, Brittney, Brandy, Nell, Andrew and Owen Davis, and Hannah Lester; her parents, Weldon and Anne Phillips Page of Barbourville; her sister, Laura Karl and husband, George of Lee, Mass.; her mother-in-law, Zella Lester of Tazewell, Va.; and many other relatives and dear friends. Mrs. Lester was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Hubert Arnold Lester.

Funeral services for Mary Kathleen Page Lester were conducted at the Barbourville First Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Dave Hart and the Reverend Michael Medlock officiating. Burial will follow in the Evans Cemetery at King in Knox County, with Mark Evans, Monty Martin, Steven Rodriguez, Keith Parker, Aaron McCullum, Michael Adams, Peter McCann and Richard Zerbee serving as pallbearers. Contributions may be made to Kathleen's favorite charity and cause, Voice of the Martyrs, P.O. Box 443, Bartlesville, OK 74005-0443. On the memo line: gift in loving memory of Kathleen Lester.

Dan Clayton Teague
Hickory, N.C.: Dan Clayton Teague, 80, of Bethlehem, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2011, at Lutheran Home East in Hickory. Born August 26, 1930, in Alexander County, he was the son of the late Clayton Marcus Teague and Hessie Preslar Teague. A lifelong member of Fellowship Advent Christian Church, he was a founder of Clayton Marcus Co., Inc. He loved his church and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe C. Teague and Grant S. Teague, and his daughter-in-law, Jane Elder Teague. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Novella B. Teague of the home, son Steve Teague and son Marc and wife, Debbie Teague, all of Bethlehem. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Shawn Teague and Mary Townsend of Alexander County, NC, Stephanie Teague of California and Melanie Wingler of Pitt County, North Carolina. He is survived by 5 great-grandchildren, and two brothers, Lowell Teague and Donny Teague.

The funeral was held on Monday, August 15, 2011, at Fellowship Advent Christian Church in Bethlehem, with the Rev. Floyd Boston officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Beverly D. Teague
Clerk
Fellowship Advent Christian Church

Beatrice L. Stevens
Beatrice L. Stevens, 86, of Red Creek / Sodus, NY, and a resident for the past 14 years at Blossom View Nursing Home, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011. Bea was born April 13, 1925, in Auburn, NY, a daughter to Merrill and Nina Eno Stevens. She cared for many families in the area and was devoted to her Lord and Savior. She is survived by her brother, Norman Stevens of New Hampshire; several nieces, nephews and cousins, and best friends, Homer and Jessie Collins. Predeceased by her parents; and brother, Duane Stevens.

Bea was active in the Alton and Westbury,NY Advent Christian Churches. She played the piano and was an encourager to many people in the rest home and to her family and friends. Though beset by many hardships in her life she continued to look to her Lord for strength and hope. We look forward to the day when our relationship with her will be restored at the resurrection.

Houston Randall Benson
DELCO -- Mr. Houston Randall Benson, age 74, of Livingston Chapel Road, Delco, died Monday June 20, 2011, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Benson was born in Columbus County on March 10, 1937, and was the son of the late Van Lee and Laura Carroll Benson. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Irvin Benson. Mr. Benson was a member of Piney Grove Advent Christian Church where he served as lay Minister, Deacon and Sunday School Teacher for many years. He retired from International Paper Armour Plant after 25 years of employment. He was an avid fisherman, especially enjoyed fishing with his grandsons and loved being with his family and gardening. 

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Florence Annell Benson of the home; four children, Laura Bordeaux and husband Phillip of Riegelwood, Ronnie Benson and wife Pam of Bolton, Angie Sutton and husband Ray of Georgia, Karen Connor and husband Ray of Delco; eight grandchildren, Brent, Justen, Kimber and husband Kevin, McKenzie, Kylie, Leah, Landon, Logan and a great grandson, Kamden; two brothers, Van Lee Benson and Thomas Benson of Delco; four sisters, Mary Jackson, Geneva Todd of Delco, Sadie Robinson of Bolton, Katie Moore of Currie. 

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 23, 2011, at 11am at Piney Grove Advent Christian Church with Reverend Martin Heath, Reverend Durwood Jackson, Reverend Tommy Henschel officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 Wednesday evening at the church and other times from the residence.

You may offer online condolences at www.peacocknewnamwhite.com

Peacock-Newnam & White Funeral and Cremation Service, Southport

Online condolences at StarNewsOnline.com

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on June 22, 2011

RUTH WOODARD SHUMAN
Ruth was born in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, on April 12, 1922, the second of seven children whose parents were Ralph and Ethel Lindsey Woodard. She graduated high school at Foxcroft Academy where she played basketball. She then attended New England School of Theology in Massachusetts. In 1944 she married Philip Lake Shuman, who became an Advent Christian pastor. They lived in Bridgeton, Maine, South Eliot, Maine, and Kennebunk, Maine. In those years they had four children.

Ruth was active in each church she was a part of, as well as at Lakeside Campground in Belgrade, Maine, and Camp Maranatha in Idyllwild, California.

She is survived by her children: Kenneth Shuman of Warren, Maine; Bernard (Chris) Shuman of Santa Maria, California; Karen Froiland of Rohnert Park, California; and Mark Shuman of Sonoma, California; her grandchildren: Jessica Froiland, Philip (Michelle) Shuman, and Benjamin (Danielle) Shuman; her great grandchildren: Sierra, Justin, Daniel and Jonathan Shuman.

Ruth will be most remembered for her compassion and love, her generosity and grace, and her strength of character. Her life was a gift and a blessing from God.

Joyce L. Towle
January 25, 1937 — March 7, 2011
Joyce L. Towle, age 74, formally of Lake Elmore, VT passed away Monday evening, March 7, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Center in Dowling Park, FL. The Stowe, VT native moved to McAlpin, FL three years ago from Lake Elmore, VT. She worked for many years as a cook in the school cafeteria. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She will always be remembered for the amazing cook that she was. She enjoyed singing in her church choir and was a Sunday school teacher and Advent Christian by faith. She was predeceased by a son, Scott in 1987. Survivors include her husband, Eldon Towle, McAlpin, FL; two daughters, Pam (Tim) Carver, Live Oak, FL; Lynn (Doug) Mabey, Dowling Park, FL; two sons, Brian (Carol) Towle, Waterville, VT; Chris (Melissa) Towle, Johnson, VT; a daughter-in-law, Robin Copeland, Angier, NC; one brother, Earl Magoon, Morrisville, VT; two sisters, Arlene Preston, Morrisville, VT; Barbara Shonio, Stowe, VT; sixteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Joe Carroll Teague
HICKORY: Joe Carroll Teague, 78, of Bethlehem, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2010, at Lutheran Home East in Hickory.  Born October 5, 1932, in Alexander County, he was the son of the late Clayton Marcus Teague and Hessie Preslar Teague.  A lifelong member of Fellowship Advent Christian Church, he was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force Intelligence Service for four years during the Korean Conflict.  He was a founder of Clayton Marcus Co., Inc., and the Arts & Science Center of Catawba Valley, a member of the Lenoir-Rhyne College Foundation, American Legion Post 43 and the Elks Club.  Mr. Teague was an avid left- handed golfer who had seven hole-in-ones.  He loved his church and was happiest when he was at a church service or function.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Grant S. Teague.  He was survived by his wife of 59 years, Mickie M. Teague of the home, daughter Beverly and husband, Edward Bryant and daughter Joye and husband, Terry Hollar, all of Bethlehem, NC.  He is also survived by his brothers, Dan Teague and wife, Novella, Lowell Teague and wife, Martha, and Donny Teague and wife, Myra, all of Alexander County.

The funeral service was held on Thursday, December 9, 2010, at Fellowship Advent Christian Church in Bethlehem, with the Rev. David Ross and the Rev. Floyd Boston officiating.  Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Western Caroline Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC  28215-3220 or Fellowship Advent Christian Church, 833 Icard Ridge Rd., Taylorsville, NC  28681.

Leona Mae Johnson
Leona Mae Johnson, 72, of Pond Gap passed away Sunday, February 20, 2011, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, Charleston.

She was a homemaker, a lifelong resident of Kanawha County and a member of Laurel Fork Advent Christian Church.

She is survived by her husband, Okey Johnson of Pond Gap; daughters, Pam (Jerold) Hamrick of Mammoth, Robin Jarrell of Glasgow and Sarah Johnson of Dixie; six grandchildren; Shannon Wells, Michelle Chandler, Candice Jarrell, Nicholas Coleman, Meghan Jerrell and Veronica Jerrell; and three great-grandchildren.

Services will be 1 p.m. Friday, February 25, at Laurel Fork Advent Christian Church, Laurel Fork, with Pastor Toney Rucker and Pastor Bill Messer officiating. Burial will follow the service in Seabolt Cemetery, Laurel Fork.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be sent to the family via our website: www.cookefuneralhome.com. Cooke Funeral Home, Cedar Grove, is in charge of arrangements.

Since September 2010, the Bear Point Advent Christian Church in Bear Point, Nova Scotia, Canada, has seen the passing of the following:
Paula Smith
Olive Stoddart
James Nickerson
Ralph Halliday

Marlene Joanne Forester 1930-2011
Marlene Joanne Forester, fell asleep in the Lord January 16, 2011 at home, surrounded by her loving family.  She is survived by her brother, Max Johnson of Dowling Park, Florida, her son Randall Bradford, Daughter-in-law Connie Bradford, and grandson Stuart Bradford, all of Bellingham.  She is also survived by numerous sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and much Church family. 

Marlene was born October 23, 1930 in Nooksack, Washington, to Myra and Claude Beebe.  The youngest child and only daughter of six children, Marlene lived a life of service to others; she cared for her Mother all of Myra’s life, and served her Church, Fountain Community Advent Christian Church in Bellingham.  She was also on the Board of the Advent Christian Denomination, served as Bookkeeper in her local Church, and performed as a gifted singer and soloist.  She was beloved by all who knew her.  Marlene loved to cook and you could never leave her home hungry or feeling unloved. 

A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at Fountain Community Church, on Broadway and Halleck Streets in Bellingham, Washington on Saturday, January 22, 2011,at 2:00 pmo’clock.  In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Marlene’s memory to the Women’s Home and Foreign Mission Society, of Fountain Community Advent Christian Church. 

Marlene leaves a legacy of service to others and a life of witness to the power, grace, and salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ.  She now awaits the glorious resurrection upon His return.   She will be sorely missed by all, but remembered in love eternally.

Floyd Murray Greene
Lenoir, NC- Mr. Floyd Murray Greene, age 76, of Lenoir, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at his residence.
Lenoir, NC- Mr. Floyd Murray Greene, age 76, of Lenoir, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 at his residence.

Born April 5, 1934 in Caldwell County, Floyd was a son of the late Murray Fathering and Emma Mae Storie Greene.  Floyd was an electrician by trade and had worked for many years in the Caldwell county area.  He was an Army veteran serving in the Korean War.  He was a member of the Bethel Advent Christian Church where he served as a deacon.  After retiring, he enjoyed transporting cars, helping the Angel Food Ministries and working in his garden.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lela Greene and Lois Goins.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Joyce Evelyn Greene of the Home; a daughter & son in law, Sherry & Tracy Kincaid of Hudson; two sons & daughters in law, Harold & Lisa Greene of Mooresville, and Darrell & Deana Greene of Lenoir; one sister, Lyda Teague of Lenoir;  his grandchildren, Kalie Kincaid, Hannah Kincaid, Jared & Cylie Greene, Aaron Greene, Christian Greene, David Greene, and Clinton Greene.  He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Memorials can be made to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care at 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, NC  28645.

Online condolences may be sent to the Greene Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com

Dorothy Pierce Dean
Sept. 1, 1927 - Nov. 1, 2010.
On November 1, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. my dear wife, Dorothy May Pierce Dean, ended her earthly pilgrimage in Memorial Hospital at Jacksonville, Florida in the eighty-fourth year of her life. Three of our children (Paul, Nathan and Bethany) and I were at her side. She died in full confidence that whether in life or in death, she was not her own but belonged to her faithful Savior Jesus Christ, who with his precious blood had fully satisfied for all her sins and redeemed her from all the power of the evil one.

This year her health had appeared good and she continued her usual schedule of activities until a short period of weakness in mid-October led to her hospitalization. Her final illness (apparently a form of leukemia) had appeared suddenly and it claimed her quickly. She suffered consciously only one of her five days in the hospital before the Lord mercifully gave sleep to the one we loved. As sunset approached on November 4th we laid her to rest in Bixler Gardens East near our home at Dowling Park, FL. Her children and I confess that our loss is almost greater than we can bear and that sadness reaches into our souls. Yet we do not sorrow as those who have no hope; we know that shall see her anew when our Lord Jesus returns to this earth.

Dottie was born in Porter, Maine on September 2, 1927as fifth of the eight children of LeRoy Samuel Pierce and his wife, Beatrice Sawyer. A graduate of Porter High School (1945) and Berkshire Christian College (1951), she later did specialized studies at North Adams State College. In addition to serving at my side in pastorates at Danville, P. Q., Canada; Springfield and Southfield, MA, and Pacific, MO she was an important part of my ministry at Berkshire Christian College and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Dottie gave birth to our five children and later taught in the Lenox, MA elementary schools for 15 years. After our retirement to Advent Christian Village in Dowling Park, she taught with me in India, Japan, the Philippines and Mexico.

Our family has lost our closest friend, one whose love and encouragement can never be fully recounted. Her husband, children (Dwight, David, Paul, Nathan, and Bethany), sisters (Marjory and Kay), brother (Dwight), 15 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren are saddened, but not broken. We heartily thank God for sending this godly woman to enrich our lives and draw us closer to Christ. The Lord has given, and the Lord has taken away. Please join us in blessing the Name of the Lord.
- David A. Dean