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GREENSBORO, MD – Mae Breeding Bishop, 92 died on Saturday August 11, 2012 in her home, after a long illness. She was born on January 16, 1920 to the late Frank and Sarah Breeding of Goldsboro. She was married for 68 years to her husband Edgar D. Bishop. Together they farmed, raised a family and did some traveling. Mae was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. Her family was her life. She was a faithful member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Greensboro, teaching Sunday school and serving on the Alter Guild. She drove a school bus for many years. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Edgar D. Bishop in 2005, son Edgar D. Bishop, Jr., daughters, Anna Jane, Lynn, brothers Linwood Breeding of Hebron, Walter Breeding of Greensboro, sisters Myrtle Downes of Camden, DE, Lillian Bishop of Denton, Dorothy Thoroughgood of Rehoboth, DE, Barbara Porter of Greensboro, Carlotta Breeding of Goldsboro, and one grandson Jeff Bishop of Goldsboro. She is survived by her sister Ruth Bowers of Clayton, DE, son Richard Bishop, (Barb), daughters Virginia Jones (Bill), Janice Elliott all of Greensboro, Joan Fuchs (Louis) of Harrington, DE, Diane Whitby of Chester, and Eva Parker (John) of Dover, PA, twenty four grandchildren, forty eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Greensboro with visitation one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church P. O. Box 57 Greensboro, MD 21639 and or Goldsboro Volunteer Fire Co. P.O. Box 35 Goldsboro, MD 21636. Condolences to the family can be made at www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com.

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DENTON, MD – Linda Assunta Conti, 63 of the Open Community, Denton, MD died on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Linda was born on August 15, 1948 the beloved daughter of the late Louis Conti, Sr. and Marie Conti. She is survived by brothers Jack Conti (Joanne) of Coatesville, PA, Raymond Conti of Alexandria, VA, nephew Christopher Conti (Linda) of California, niece Laura Conti, of Vermont and her great nieces Julianna and Sofia Conti of California. Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated on August 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the St. Gertrude’s Priory in Ridgely. Visitation will be from 9:00 – 9:45 am prior to the service. Interment will be held at the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ. In lieu of flowers family requests contributions be made to The Benedictine Foundation please specify in the memo MD Open Community 14299 Benedictine Lane Ridgely, MD 21660. Condolences to the family can be made at www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com.

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Denton, MD; Charles F. Callahan, Sr. passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2012 in Baltimore at the age of 90. He was born on May 30, 1922 in Ridgely to the late Susie and Herman Callahan. Formerly of St. Michaels, he lived the past 10 years in Denton with his daughter and son-in-law Shirley and Don Mayorga. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Doris(Dotty) Callahan and daughter Doris Callahan Barnett. Mr. Callahan farmed for many years in Caroline and Talbot counties. He left the farming business to become a chicken grower and truck driver for Bay Shore Foods. Following years of driving he retired to become a house painter, working with his son Charles Jr., co-founder of West and Callahan Builders. After many years of painting and at the age of 80, he finally hung up his brushes to spend more time with his family. He is survived by his children Shirley and husband Don, Carol(Sis) Ball and husband Harry and Charles(Sonny) F. Callahan, Jr., 11 grandchildren Shana Stambro(Barry), Billie Jo Stambro(Lavant), Suzi Newnam, Lacey Scee, Danny, Dane and Doug Mayorga, Richard Ball, Sr.(Allison), John Ball, Charles(Chuck) F. Callahan, III and Curtis(CC) Satchell, 10 great grandchildren Barry, Jr. and Noah Stambro, Honora Mayorga, Richard Ball, Jr., Colby Ball, Parker Hill(Ball), Alex and Conner Satchell, Cole and Clark Callahan, and his good neighbors Bill, Nancy and Bryan Hall. A graveside service will be held in the Greenmount Cemetery on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 2 PM. To send condolences to the family please visit www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com.

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Mary Elizabeth Gibson Blanchard 93, of Wilmington, died on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at the Sudlersville Safe Haven Manor. She had lived with her niece Paige and husband Barry Kingsbury in Barclay for the last 5 years. She was born in Bridgetown, MD on February 19, 1919 to the late Thompson E. and Edith Cooper Gibson. After graduating high school she attended Goldie Beacon College. She worked at the Purple Door Clothing Retailer as a seamstress in Wilmington. She was known for her generosity to her neighbors and family. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Frank J. Blanchard in 1998, brothers Robert Gibson, Cooper Gibson and Edward Gibson. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the All Saints Cemetery, Wilmington, DE. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Queen Anne’s, 255 Comet Dr. Centreville, MD 21617. Condolences to the family can be made at www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com.

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Martin W. Parenteau, (Smarty Marty) 60 of Henderson, MD died on Aug. 22, 2012 in the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. He was born on Jan. 25, 1952 in Manchester, NH to Fred and Marion Parenteau of Denton. Mr. Parenteau served in the Maryland National Guard, Denton Infantry Unit, from 1970 through 1976. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, sporting clays and spending time with his family and friends. As a professional trucker he had achieved driving a million safe miles. His is preceded in death by a brother Gary Parenteau and a sister Debra Parenteau. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife of 42 years Linda Hignutt Parenteau, 2 sons Drew Parenteau of Henderson and Justin Parenteau and wife Amber of Greensboro, 3 brothers Rick Parenteau and wife Sue, Jeff Parenteau and wife Bernice and Tom Parenteau all of Denton, 3 grandchildren Hunter, Sidney and Hadley Parenteau, also several nephews and nieces. A funeral service will be held on Monday, Aug 27, at 11:00 AM in the Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home, Greensboro, where family and friends may call Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and 10:00 to 11:00 AM Monday prior to the service. Interment is in the Greensboro Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Johns Hopkins Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine: Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine, 5200 Eastern Ave., MFL Center Tower, Suite 354, Baltimore, MD 21224.

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Martin W. Parenteau, (Smarty Marty) 60 of Henderson, MD died on Aug. 22, 2012 in the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. He was born on Jan. 25, 1952 in Manchester, NH to Fred and Marion Parenteau of Denton. Mr. Parenteau served in the Maryland National Guard, Denton Infantry Unit, from 1970 through 1976. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, sporting clays and spending time with his family and friends. As a professional trucker he had achieved driving a million safe miles. His is preceded in death by a brother Gary Parenteau and a sister Debra Parenteau. In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife of 42 years Linda Hignutt Parenteau, 2 sons Drew Parenteau of Henderson and Justin Parenteau and wife Amber of Greensboro, 3 brothers Rick Parenteau and wife Sue, Jeff Parenteau and wife Bernice and Tom Parenteau all of Denton, 3 grandchildren Hunter, Sidney and Hadley Parenteau, also several nephews and nieces. A funeral service will be held on Monday, Aug 27, at 11:00 AM in the Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home, Greensboro, where family and friends may call Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and 10:00 to 11:00 AM Monday prior to the service. Interment is in the Greensboro Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Johns Hopkins Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine: Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine, 5200 Eastern Ave., MFL Center Tower, Suite 354, Baltimore, MD 21224.

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Suzanne Lola Thompson, 62, of Marydel, MD died on Saturday Aug. 25, 2012 in the Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore. She was born on Feb. 21, 1950 in Dover, DE to the late Raymond R. and Pauline E. Kenton Janson. Mrs. Thompson was a homemaker. She loved archery, fishing, dancing, singing and her animals. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her son Jesse Ray Clough and brother Billy Janson. She is survived by her husband of 36 years Larry A. Thompson, 3 brothers Ricky Janson and wife Betty of Preston, Jimmy Janson of Smyrna, DE and David Janson and wife Brenda of Sandtown, DE, 2 sisters Pauline Starr and husband David of Crumpton and Helen Janson of Michigan and a best friend Donna of Greensboro. Interment will follow the service in the Buscik Church Cemetery, Barclay.

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Greensboro – Charles Edward George, 82 died on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Mr. George was born on July 10, 1930 in Baltimore, MD to the late William S. and Ida Mae Burkendine George. He worked as the head custodian of the Greensboro Elementary School retiring in 1992. He loved to goose hunt,fish and was a member of the Greensboro Volunteer Fire Co. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister Nettie Storkes. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Barbara George, step daughters, Deborah Rockwood of Fairview, TN, Terry L. Lewis of Harrington, DE, step son Frederick C. Jarrell, Jr., sister Mary Lou Croghan of Plantation FL, grandchildren, Cody Rockwood, Tara Rockwood, Heidi Shaffer, Jaren Jarrell and one great granddaughter Skylar Shaffer, niece Cathy Partridge of Plantation, FL and many other nieces and nephews. The memorial service will be held at Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home on Wednesday September 5, 2012 at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be one hour prior to the
service. Condolences can be made at www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com.

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Jacqueline Mauricette Tribbitt of Felton, DE died on Wednesday, Aug 29, 2012 at Christiana Medical Center. She was born on Sep 19, 1932 in Paris, France to the late Robert Pierre and Edwiche Mariette Roblin Gowin. Both parents were killed in France during WWII. She was a homemaker and life member of the Caroline Memorial VFW, Post 7937 and member of the First State Shrine Auxiliary, Magnolia. She is survived by her husband of 27 years Thomas Tribbitt, Sr., 1 son Patrick Hartman, 2 daughters Eva Shipley and Lana Fisher and 1 step son Thomas Tribbitt, Jr. of Felton, The inurnment will be private in the Arlington National Cemetery.

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Naomi Ruth Logue, age 75, of Federalsburg, formerly of Greensboro, died on Saturday, Sep 01, 2012 at Nanticoke General Hospital. She was born on Sep 24, 1936 in Van Lear, KY to the late Lundy E. and Thelma A. Sprinkle Castle. Mrs. Logue was a homemaker who enjoyed music, bird watching and gardening. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Charles P. Logue in 1994. She is survived by 4 sons Charles M. Logue of Prince Frederick, John W. Logue of Mechanicsville, Rev. David A. Logue of Raleigh, NC, and Rev. Lundy E Logue of Wilmington, NC, 4 daughters Denise Logue of Port St. Lucie, FL, Jackie Dandridge of Kenansville, NC, Mary Rifenberg and Darlyn Settle of both of Federalsburg, 1 brother Joseph Castle of Williamsburg, VA, 15 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and a her faithful friend Roscoe.

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Cordova, MD – Dorothy Virginia Miles, 97 died on Monday, September 3, 2012 at Easton Memorial
Hospital. She was born on September 26, 1914 to the late William A and Lucinda Butler.
Dorothy and her husband Christopher “Lum” Miles operated farms together their entire lives. She also
retired from Tidewater Publishing after 30 years of service as a production worker. In addition to her
parents she is preceded in death by her husband Christopher “Lum” Miles, son Wilbur Miles, brothers
Goldie Butler, Robert Butler, 5 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She is survived by her
daughters Mary Virginia Sherwood of Centreville, Alice Ann Marsch of Cordova, Anna Mae Elzey of Cambridge and Ethel Rae Smith of Ridgely, 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 5 great, great grandchild. A graveside service will be held on Friday Sept. 7 at 2:00 PM in the Chesterfield Cemetery, Centreville. Suggested donations are to the Wye Mills United Methodist Church; PO Box 115; Wye Mills, MD 21679

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Diane Marie Stolle, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 in Easton Memorial Hospital at the age of 64. She was born on July 18, 1948 in Wilkes Barre, Pa. to the late John Tomas and Vera Cox. Mrs. Stolle lived in Denton with her husband Eldon, where she was a loving Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Eldon Leroy Stolle, as well as her sons Thomas Stolle, Edward Stolle, and Jimmy Stolle and six Grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at the St. Peter’s Church Cemetery, Queenstown, MD on Sept. 17 at 11 AM. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Fleegle & Helfenbein Funeral Home, 106 W. Sunset Ave, Greensboro, MD, from 6 PM to 8 PM.

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Marion Joseph Hutson Jr. passed away on Monday, September 17, 2012 in Dorchester General Hospital at the age of 69. He was born in Goldsboro, MD to the late Marion J. Hutson Sr. and Cornelia Jane Lynch Hutson. He graduated from North Caroline High School, Class of 1961. He married Gracie Ball on Oct. 2, 1964 and they lived in Ridgley, Denton, and later in Federalsburg, MD. Mr. Hutson worked as a Long Haul trucker, hauling everything from food to money and he loved the open road.
Mr. Hutson was a U.S. Navy veteran serving from 1961 to 1965 on the U.S.S. Boxer, he was honorably discharged. He was a member of the American Legion and V.F. W. He enjoyed eating crabs, listening to the Grand Ol’ Opery, and watching cowboy movies. He was also a vintage car, tractor, and truck enthusiast. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Gracie Ball Hutson, as well as his daughter Ellen Jane Hutson, Brother Le Roy Hutson, and Sisters Laura Robear and Mary Hammond. A Funeral Service will be held at the Fleegle & Helfenbein Funeral on Monday, Sept. 24 at 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Sept. 23 at the Fleegle & Helfenbein Funeral Home, 106 W. Sunset Ave, Greensboro, MD, from 6 PM to 8 PM. Interment with Honors will be held following the funeral service at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting contributions to offset cost to the Fleegle & Helfenbein Funeral Home.

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Lottie Bishop, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 19th, 2012 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family.
Lottie was born on March 29th, 1919 in Greensboro, Maryland to the late Howard and Sally Josephine Usilton. She attended Greensboro High School, where she graduated in 1936. In 1941, Lottie married Clifford Edward Bishop and moved to Wilmington, Delaware shortly thereafter.
Lottie was an incredibly hard-worker her entire life, and enjoyed a long and successful career in real estate. She always kept busy with different adventures, and loved to challenge herself when it came to learning and trying new things. Lottie was a talented painter, a wonderful cook, an avid driver, and an overall go-getter. Most importantly, she was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, great aunt, and great-great aunt.
Lottie will forever be remembered as such a loving person with the biggest heart. Her selflessness was unparalleled, and her wonderful personality and bright smile was cherished by all. She loved deeply, and was deeply loved.
Lottie is survived by her daughter Sally Hoosier and husband Robert, and by her son Donald Bishop and wife Mary. She is also survived by her granddaughter Kristen McCurdy and husband John, grandson Owen Bishop and wife Tiffany, grandson Trevor Bishop and wife Jessica, as well as by two great-grandchildren, Grace and Sterling Bishop.
A Graveside service will be held at the Greensboro Cemetery in Greensboro, Maryland on Saturday, September 22nd, at 11am. Condolences may be sent to family at www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com.

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Susan Ann “Susie” Kern, 49, of Marydel, MD, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012 in the Bay Health Medical Center, Dover DE. She was born on Jan. 24, 1963 in Nanticoke, PA to the late Harold Evarts and Lois Thomas Evarts. Mrs. Kern was homemaker and a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Charles Kern III, her daughter Christine Kern and son Charles Kern, still at home and 2 sisters Bonnie Hartzell and Elizabeth George both of Hunlock Creek, PA. A visitation will be on Monday Sept. 24 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the Clarke Piatt Funeral Home, 6 Sunset Lake Rd., Hunlock Creek, PA. A graveside service will follow the visitation at 11:00 AM in the Evarts Family Cemetery, also in Hunlock Creek, PA.

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James Edward Schaefer, 84 of Greensboro, passed away on Sept. 22, 1012 at his home. He was born on Dec. 20, 1927 to two loving parents Walter and Bazy Schaefer. He was called “Pop” by most everyone that knew him. Pop joined the US Navy, was stationed in Guam and honorably discharged in 1946. He was a proud veteran who was a member of the Caroline Memorial VFW #7937. His career was that of woodworking which he was a Master Craftsman. He was also a member of the Camden-Wyoming Moose Lodge #203. In his time off he enjoyed boating and fishing. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by 2 daughters Sharon L. Pell and Barbara Walters both of Greensboro, 1 brother Jack Schaefer and wife Jackie of Baltimore, 5 grandchildren Brian, Ryan, Gregory, Dirk and Jennifer and 4 great grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm in the Fleegle and Helfenbein Funeral Home, Greensboro. To send condolences to the family please visit www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com.

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Skyler Marie Carey, newborn, died on Sept. 20, 2012. She is the daughter of Tracey L. Baker and William J. Carey Sr. She is also survived by a brother, William J. Carey Jr.; grandparents, Frances J. and Bruce W. Carey Sr. and Dawn M. and Gene Baker; and many aunts and uncles. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Denton Cemetery. Please send condolences to www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com

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John Albert Vonville transitioned from this life to his heavenly life on
Sept. 25, 2012 at his home surrounded by his wife and family. Born on July 6,
1955 to his since deceased parents, Charles and Lillian Vonville from Sudlersville
MD.
John is survived by his wife Phyllis LePore Vonville of 29 years, daughter Kimberly
Wood and husband Greg of Marydel MD., son John Vonville II of Morgantown
W.Va., daughter Denise Crossley and husband David of Sudlersville Md., and son
Anthony Vonville of Marydel Md. Grandchildren Greg and Gaige Wood, Emily and
Elyssa Crossley, and Kayden Vonville. His brother Pud Vonville and friend Helen
Knotts of Sudlersville Md. His sisters Dorothy Kimble
and husband Richard of Goldsboro, NC., Betty Pearson and husband Roger of
Clayton De., Barbara Gorski and husband Kevin of Felton De and several nieces
and nephews.
John graduated from Queen Anne’s County High School in 1973. He worked at
Delmarva Sash and Door for 28 years and at the James T. Vaughn Correctional
Facility for 10 years. He was very active at the Marydel Fire Company.
John enjoyed his motorcycle, crabbing and eating crabs, hunting with his friend
Buddy, traveling with Phyllis, watching the Shore Birds and horse
races, and spending time with his grandchildren and his Lab Remmy.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Marydel Fire House. Service will be held at the Marydel Fire House at 11:00 AM on Friday officiated by Pastor Roland Coon with interment in the Greensboro Cemetery. Family wishes contributions be made to the Marydel Fire Company, P.O. Box 400, Marydel, De. 19964. To send condolences to the family please visit www.fleegleandhelfenbein.com.

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Eva Mae Wooleyhand: Eva passed away on Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 at
Milford Hospice House. She was born on May 15, 1938 in Greensboro, MD to
Joseph G. Williamson, Sr. and Jeanette Williamson.
Eva Mae is survived by her daughter Rose Mallery and husband Larry of Little
Heaven, DE.,
Sons: Kenneth Edward and wife Brenda of Cheswold, De, Thomas Henry Jr. and wife Lola of
Felton, DE., Robert Wayne and wife Jeanette of Chincoteague, Va., Charles Lee and wife Linda of Dover, DE.
Brother Joseph G. Williamson Sr. of Greensboro, MD.,
and Sister Phyllis Bilbrough of Denton, MD. Eva Mae had 15
grand children and 16 great-grand children.
Eva Mae graduated from Greensboro High School in 1956. She worked at
as a Cafeteria Worker for the State of Delaware and as a homemaker.
Eva loved to Camp, especially at Chincoteague Island, Va.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 6 to 8 PM at Fleegle and
Helfenbein Funeral Home in Greensboro, MD. Service will be held at the Fleegle
and Helfenbein Funeral Home at 11 AM on Monday, October 1, 2012 officiated by
Pastor Joe Smith with interment in the Greensboro Cemetery. Memorial donations
maybe made to Vitas Hospice, 100 Patriots Way, Milford, DE 19963. To send
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William Henry “Buddy” Downes, Sr, 81 of Goldsboro died on Sept. 29, 2012 in the Bayhealth Medical Center, Dover. He was born in Henderson on April 21, 1931 to the late Roy and Eleanor Ashton Downes. A lifetime resident of the area, Buddy had been employed with General Motors at the Delaware plant retiring in 1970. He raced stock cars at tracks all over the Eastern Shore. Naturally he was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed deer hunting, and cutting and splitting wood. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter Linda Anthony. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Louise Downes, 1 son Buddy Downes, JR and wife Diane of Harrington, DE, 2 daughters Mildred Parks and husband Frank of Denton and Debra Steele of Goldsboro, 7 grandchildren Tammy Tribbett, Frannie Parks, Mindy Steele-Bailey(Eric), Heather Wolfenden(Matt), Danny Downes, Ashley Downes and Cody Downes, 6 great grandchildren Allison Tribbett, Wyatt Wright, Hailea, Matthew and Cheyenne Wolfenden and Lauren Steele-Baily.

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