Family in the News
Apr. 22, 2007
Genel
Webb works 10-hour days and doesn't get paid. But she loves it.
"It's
been more rewarding than my 20-year career," said the mother of two.
Feb. 11, 2007
Sallie Powell:
Determined to teach
10-7-2005
Autry receives Excellence in
the Red Zone Award. East Bladen's Anthony Autry has been selected as the Red Zone
Player of the Week. According to Coach Terry Smith, Autry was chosen because he
caught three passes for 126 yards and two touchdowns, including a 71 strike on
the first play of the game, as the Eagles defeated the St. Pauls Bulldogs 36-0
Friday night in a Southeastern 1A/2A Conference contest. He also recovered a fumble
and returned it for a 25-yard touchdown and had one punt return for 22 yards.
The Red Zone Player of the Year program is designed to recognize varsity high
school football players showing outstanding athletic performance, strong leadership,
and the will to win in the Red Zone. These players are selected on their ability
to elevate their own game, as well as the game of their teammates. Every week,
one player is selected as the Red Zone Player of the Week at each participating
high school. At the end of the season, one player from each school will be nominated
to represent their team for possible selection as a national finalist. From these
local nominations, the Red Zone Player of the Year Awards Committee will select
50 finalists to be announced in USA Today in February 2005 to coincide with national
letter of intent signing day.
September 27, 2005 Staff
Sgt. Robert A. and Veronica Y. Chappelle of Fayetteville had a boy, Robert Ascencio
Pvt. Branden and Melissa Fankhauser of Fayetteville had a boy, Carsen Lee
Sgt. 1st Class Cleo B. and Jasmine J. Autry of Fayetteville had a boy, Jayden
Xzavier Izayah
Staff Sgt. Anthony C. and Monique Jenkins Bowdrie II of Fayetteville
had a boy, Jaden Christopher
Sgt. Jamison and Spc. Charmaine C. Wheat of
Fort Bragg had a boy, Jamison Lee II
Kimberly Villafania of Fayetteville
had a girl, Sophia Diane
5-10-2005
Wedding plans
announced Eugene and Denise Price of Lumberton announce the engagement of
their daughter, Michelle Price, to Keith Autry of Elizabethtown. He is the son
of Larry and Janice Johnson, also of Elizabethtown. A May 14 wedding is planned
for two o'clock in the afternoon at St. Rest Holiness Church in Elizabethtown.
All friends and relatives are invited.
1-28-2005
Locals make honors lists at UNCP The University of North Carolina Pembroke
has announced its Chancellor's Honors and Honor's List students for the fall semester.
To qualify for the Chancellor's Honor's, a student must maintain a grade point
average of 3.7 while taking a minimum of 15 semester hours, of which at least
12 must not be pass/fail. To qualify for the Honors List, a student must maintain
a grade point average of 3.2 while taking a minimum of 15 semester hours, of which
at least 12 must not be pass/fail. Estella Fatima Johnson of Bladen County was
named to the Chancellor's Honors list. Bladen students named to the Honor's List
included: Jessica Nicole Ard, Terry Jerome Autry, Latrinda Marie Graham, Benjamin
Ronald Lee, Emma Catherine McLaughlin, Hope Ashley Robinson and Jessica Vigari.
9-28-2004
BCTS/BCHS hold annual big weekend Members of
the Bladen County Training School/Bladen Central High School Alumni Association
held another successful annual Alumni Weekend Friday and Saturday, September 10-11.
The Queens' Coronation was held on Friday night. Shirley Carter of Elizabethtown,
a member of the class of 1959, was crowned Ms. BCHS Alumni. For the first time,
the Ms. Alumni Supporter and runner-up were both pre-teens. Brittany Hollis, 11-year-old
daughter of Christopher and Stephanie Hollis of Elizabethtown and a sixth-grader
at Clarkton School of Discovery, was crowned Little Ms. Alumni Supporter. Kimberly
Autry, 12-year-old daughter of Gerald and Freida Autry of Bladenboro, was chosen
runner-up. She is a student at Tar Heel Middle School. The fundraiser added over
$3,500 to the organization's Scholarship Fund. Dr. Robert Sanders, a retired educator
from Washington, D. C., and an alumnus of Bladen Central, was the keynote speaker
for the Annual Awards Banquet on Saturday night. He reminisced about times spent
at Bladen Central High School and challenged the group to continue to work at
making a positive difference in the lives of citizens in the community. During
the banquet, Alumni President Obie Ellison and Vice President Dorothy McKoy presented
awards to individuals for outstanding service in various areas. Dr. Sanders received
the Speaker's Award. John "J. B." Guoins, a County magistrate, received
the C. U. DeBerry Citizenship Award. Rev. Jimmy Melvin, pastor of St. John AMEZ
Church, received the Minister's Award. Steven LeShane, Bladen County School Resource
Officer, received the E. Floyd Martin Award for volunteer service to the youth.
And, Rev. Roland T. McKoy, principal of East Bladen High School, received the
Gladwin Shaw Award for service to the organization. Paul R. Brown Scholarships
in the amount of $600 each were awarded to: Kelva Autry, a freshman at Fayetteville
State University; Lewis Hollis, a freshman at St. Augustine College; and LaShonna
Sykes, a freshman at UNC-Chapel Hill. James Peterson, also a freshman at UNC-Chapel
Hill, received the James and Dollie Andrews Scholarship. The Otis Graham Scholarship
will be announced at a later date. Lisa Autry entertained on Friday night and
Delano Townsend and Jean Faulk entertained on Saturday night. The events
were held in the cafeteria of the School of Extended Hope in Clarkton. The room
was decorated in blue and gold by Catherine Autry. The Paul R. Brown Building
in Elizabethtown was to have been the location for both the pageant and the banquet,
but was unavailable due to ongoing renovations.
5-24-2004
Tulane awards degrees to 2,300 Tulane University awarded degrees to more
than 2,300 graduates Saturday during commencement exercises at the Superdome.
U.S. Sen. John Breaux, D-La., was the keynote speaker. The student speaker was
Kate Earle, a cum laude graduate of Newcomb College. A list of graduates
follows: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Advanced Post-baccalaureate Certificate for
Database Professional Systems: Prentice Crandall Autry.
9-9-2003
Patricia Autry of Elizabethtown announces the upcoming marriage of her daughter,
Angel Autry, to Earling Nealy of Elizabeth, New Jersey. He is the son of Thelma
Gates of Bladenboro. Angel is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Autry of
Elizabethtown. The wedding is planned for October 18 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon
at St. Peter's AME Zion Church in Elizabethtown. All family and friends are invited.
Autry promoted by U. S. Army - 8/2003
SwinDell Autry Sr.
has been promoted to Chief Warrant Officer Three by the U. S. Army. A Bladen
County native, he is a 1981 graduate of East Bladen High School. He is the son
of Pearl S. Autry of Elizabethtown and the late Elvin E. Autry. CW3 Autry received
his promotion in a ceremony August 4 at Fort Meade, Md. He has been assigned to
the 742nd MI Battalion at Fort Meade as the Army Technical Control Analysis Election
Collection Manager since May, 2000. Autry enlisted in the military under the delayed
entry program in April, 1981. He began his basic training in June, 1981, at Fort
Knox, Ky., where he became an M60 tank driver. Due to an injury that prevented
him from driving tanks, he was reclassified to be a Personnel Administrative Specialist
at Fort Benjamin Harris, Indiana, in September, 1982. In August, 1984, he was
assigned to Fort Devens, Ma., where he was reclassified to become a Morse Intercept
Operator, and in June, 1985, he was assigned to 3rd Operations Battalion in Augsburg,
Germany, where he worked as a Signal Intelligence Collector. In June, 1989, Chief
Autry was assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, and
with the reactivation of the 3rd Special Forces Group in June, 1990, also at Fort
Bragg, was assigned to the that group. While serving with the Special Forces,
Chief Autry was deployed on numerous missions throughout the world, including
Africa, the Azores, Spain, Mexico, Haiti, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait during Operation
Desert Storm. He spent time on the Carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower conducting sea
operations. In January, 1997, Chief Autry was assigned to the 303rd MI Battalion
at Fort Hood, Tex., where he worked in the III Corps ACE as the Requirements Manager.
In June, 1999, he was assigned to the 751st MI Battalion in Korea as the Platoon
Leader of the Collection Platoon at Camp Humphrey., and he remained in the post
till he was assigned to Fort Meade. LTC Stephen Stewart was presiding officer
at the promotion ceremony, and CW5 Wally Price was master of ceremonies
9-10-2002
Ellis-Johnson vows spoken June 15 Hazel Antonette
Ellis of Allentown, Pennsylvania, and Hilfred Levone Johnson of Durham were married
in a 2 o'clock p.m. on June 15 at Shiloh Baptist Church in Easton, Pennsylvania. Pastors
Fred and Juanita Davis officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. E'Vadney
Taylor of St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. The groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. James
Lewis Johnson of Elizabethtown. The bride was escorted by her aunt, Cynthia
Campbell of Allentown. Maid of honor was Shaniel Gowdie of Allentown, daughter
of the bride. Bridesmaids were Yvonne McWhite of Allentown, cousin of the
bride; Shayana Johnson of Elizabethtown, sister of the groom; and Juliet Thomas
of Allentown, friend of the bride. Best man was Alvin Johnson of Durham,
cousin of the groom. Groomsmen were Clives Hines of Allentown and Hopeton Brown
of White Hall, Pennsylvania, both cousins of the bride; and Johnson Laurent, also
of White Hall, friend of the bride. Ushers were Michael Purdie of Augusta,
Georgia, cousin of the groom and Clives Hines of Allentown, cousin of the bride. Flower
girl was Vanessa McWhite of Allentown, cousin of the bride, and ringbearer was
Alex Brown of White Hall, cousin of the bride. Music was provided by Lenora
S. Boler of Elizabethtown, sister of the groom. Lamont Corbett of Elizabethtown,
brother-in-law of the groom, read the scripture. Wedding coordinator was
Yvonne McWhite. The bride attended Lee High Carbon Community College in
Allentown, where she pursued an RN degree. The groom is currently employed at
Bell and Howell Mail Messenging Technology of Durham in Project Management/Engineering
Support. After a wedding trip to London, England, the couple will reside
in Durham. RECEPTION Following the ceremony, a reception was held
at Petro's Caf in Allentown. LOCAL RECEPTION Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis
Johnson of 6729 Johnsontown Road, Elizabethtown, invite friends of Mr. and Mrs.
Johnson to a reception honoring the couple on September 14. The reception
will take place 3 o'clock p.m. at Pleasant Hill Holiness Church Fellowship Hall.
3-27-2002
Air
Force NCOs learn logistics from the inside out
By Mike Ward
DSCC
Public Affairs Office
A three-year assignment at the Defense Supply
Center Columbus is more than just another tour of duty for an Air Force non-commissioned
officer - it's a career broadening opportunity. Since 1985, the Air Force has
been identifying selected Air Force NCOs and placing them at Air Force Air Logistics
Centers and Defense Logistics Agency supply centers to gain an understanding of
the wholesale process. More than 164 NCOs have already attended, 27 of them at
DSCC.
"The tour of duty gives the NCOs a broad spectrum of responsibility,
while challenging them to work systemic logistical support problems with other
inventory control points, weapon systems and supply chain managers, system program
directors and, more importantly, the customers," said Air Force Major Benjamin
Klepek of the DSCC Aerospace Weapon Systems Group.
Air Force Senior
Master Sgt. Reginald Autry, DLA Enlisted Wholesale Program manager, said both
DLA and the Air Force benefit from the training the NCOs receive. "When they
leave DLA, they understand our lingo and are able to facilitate the valuable exchange
of information between us and the Air Force. They take the training out into the
units and are able to spread it throughout the Air Force. It makes for easier
exchange of information between the service and DLA.
"Just as importantly,
they develop life-long relationships with DLA associates which can benefit them
down the road," said Autry.
February 16, 2002
Mr. and Mrs. Leander Johnson announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage
of their daughter, Syreeta Nicole Johnson, to Dalvin LaRoye Autry. The wedding
will be held at First Baptist Church in Elizabethtown on February 16 at 1 p.m.
The groom is the son of Barbara D. Autry of Elizabethtown and Jimmy Autry of Garland.
Friends and family are invited.
03/9/2001
Three students
from Bladen County have recently received degrees from Fayetteville State University.
Deborah Venters Evans of Elizabethtown has received a Master of Arts in Special
Education. Robin L. Nance of Elizabethtown received a Batchelor of Arts in History,
and Priscilla D. Autry, also of Elizabethtown, received her Batchelor of Science
in Business Administration. Two students from the Garland community were also
among recent graduates at FSU. Kimberly N. Fryar received a Master of Education
degree in Special Education, Specific Disabilities, and Sheila E. Powell received
a Batchelor of Arts in Chamistry.
08/15/2000
Doretha
Autry Ellis of Elizabethtown and Jerry Crumpler of Clinton announce the engagement
of their daughter, LaSha Ellis of Greenville, to Elderwin Reed, of Greenville.
He is the son of Doris James of Wilmington and Robert Reed of Tampa, Florida.
The wedding is planned for Saturday, September 2, at 5 o'clock in the afternoon
at St. Peter's AME Zion Church. All friends and relatives are invited to attend.
08/15/2000
In another fire on the following day, a house
on McLean Road, north of White Lake, was destroyed by a fire caused by a direct
lightning strike during a severe thunderstorm about noon. White Lake Fire Chief
Dale Brennan said his investigation revealed that lightning had struck a lightning
rod attached to the chimney in the middle of the house. "The lightning rod
cable was severely burned where it attached to the ground rod," said Brennan.
Brennan estimated damages from the fire to be about $90,000 to the house and another
$30,000 to the contents. Oscar Autry, who lived at the residence, said he had
been asleep when the storm came up. He discovered the fire shortly after it started
in the roof of the house and escaped. Autry went to the nearby rest home where
his wife is employed and called 911; however, he was unable to get through due
to problems in the system. He then called the Bladen County Extension Service
office, which notified Sam Warren of the Elizabethtown Fire Department. Byrd confirmed
that the County E-911 communications center had been temporarily disabled by a
lightning strike shortly before the fire was reported. By the time the first fire
department arrived on the scene, the fire had spread. Eventually firemen and equipment
from the White Lake, Hickory Grove, Bay Tree Lakes, Garland, Elizabethtown and
Dublin fire departments were involved in fighting the fire.
06/20/2000
Dr. Felicia Renae Bentley and Prentice Autry were married
on Saturday, June 17, at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Kansas City, Missouri.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Lee Bentley of Kansas City. The
groom is the son of Catherine Autry and Cleo Autry of Elizabethtown. A reception
is planned for family and friends at St. Peter’s AME Zion Church in White
Lake on June 24 at 5 o’clock in evening.
03/21/2000
Angela Autry has good year at Peace
Former East Bladen athlete Angela Autry
has helped the Peace College Pride to their most successful basketball season
in NCAA Division II basketball history. The freshman started 21 of 25 games as
the Pride posted at 10-15 season. The 10 wins were the most since the school reinstated
it womens’ basketball program in 1995. Autry’s best game came February
18 against Meredith College when the point-guard scored 11 points and had four
steals. She also clinched the Pride’s victory over Greensboro College with
a final-second 3-point basket.
2000
Elvin
Autry - After 49 Seasons, Cook's Tired |
