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Johnston Piney Grove
BAPTIST CHURCH
1879-1987
CELEBRATING
One Hundred Eight Years
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Continuous Progress
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BUSH ARBOR DUNCAN HILL 1800s
EARLIER EDIFICE 1879 - 1920s
REMODELED EDIFICE 1920's - 1975
(Old Structure Demolished in 1976)
PRESENT STRUCTURE 1975 - PRESENT (1987)
Deed: G. Pool and Wife
to
Trustees of Piney Grove Church
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
JOHNSTON COUNTY
Know all men by these presents that Mr. Guilford Pool and Nisa, his wife of
the County of Johnston and State of North Carolina of the our part and Thos. Hodges
and Neeham Tomlinson Trustees of the church known as Piney Grove of the other part,
witnessed that for and in consideration of the sum of ONE DOLLAR to us in hand
paid the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged the said Guilford Poole and wife
Nisa hath given, granted, bargained and said and by these presents does give,
grant, bargain and sell unto the said Thos. Hodges and Neeham Tomlinson
Trustees of said church and their successors in office a certain tract or parcel
of land, lying and being in the County and State asforesaid, bounded by four
equal sides from said Church and to contain ONE HALF ACRE. To have and to hold
together with all appartinances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining
to them the said Thos. Hodges and Neeham Tomlinson Trustees of said church and
their successors in free-simple absolute and forever and discharged of any and
all encumbrances whatever in trust for the use of the said Piney Grove Church.
The conditions of this deed shall have full force and effect as long as the said
promises is kept as a church then if the said Church shall disorganize and go
down this deed shall be void.
In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands and seal this the
27th day of January, 1879.
Guilford
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
JOHNSTON COUNTY
I. J. L. Banks, a Justice of the Peace do certify that Guilford Poole and
his wife Nisa this day personally appeared before me and acknowledged the due
execution of the foregoing Deed of Conveyance and his wife Nisa bring by me
privately examined, separate and apart from her said husband touching her
voluntary execution of the same doth state that and he signed the same finally
and voluntarily without fear or compulsion of her said husband or any other person
and that she still voluntarily assent thereto:
Witness my hand and seal this 27th day of January AD. 1879.
J. L. Banks, Justice of Peace
(SEAL)
NORTH CAROLINA
JOHNSTON COUNTY
The foregoing certificate of J. L. Banks, a Justice of the Peace of Johnston
County is adjudged to be in due form and according to law. Let the Deed with the
certificates be registered. This 21st day of December, 1881.
Registered December 24st, 1881.
J. H. ABEE, JC AND Probate Judge
R. D. Lunceford, Registrar
A true copy from the Records of Johnston County in Book A, Volume 4, Page 431.
Sams Honeycutt
Register of Deeds
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Witnesseth: That the Grantors, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars and other good and valuable considerations to them
paid by the Grantees, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, have given, granted, bargained, sold and conveyed, and by these presents do
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STATE OF
NORTH
CAROLINA
Department of Trie ^ Secretary of State
To all to whom these presents shall come, Greeting:
I, Thad Eure, Secretary of State of the State of
North Carolina, do hereby certify the following and
hereto attached (
4 sheets) to be a true copy of
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
JOHNSTON PINEY GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
the original of which is now on file and a matter of
record in this office.
In Witness Whereof, / have hereunto set my hand
and affixed my official seal.
Done in Office, at Raleigh, this L°g? day
Of November //] the IJCaf ofoiW Lpfd 7,9 87.
Deputy Secretan of 5m
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By God's Grace we have succeeded thus far, and with his love we have been able to evaluate the
past and develop the pictures of 108 years. The members of this church focused their hearts on
Jesus in Love and the magnifying of his glory.
History will identify people of strong determinations, true convictions, to lead the way for future
generations to build on. This book illustrates a sincere attempt for our generation of 1987 to
re-evaluate the bonds of the past. We will define our struggle with those of 108 years, and pass them
on for future generations as their foundation.
Freedom is being able to serve God in churches, schools, communities and any private or public
way, and to educate our children as to why we hold God as our true Savior at Johnston Piney Grove
Missionary Baptist Church. As we grow, our lives will be full of love, our children will be better
educated, our problem of drug abuse will go away with Jesus in the heart, our economy will give
blacks opportunities, our brothers and sisters in Africa can be free or apartheid, our parents will
teach Christ in the home, our missionary start-up programs will develop. Our hearts will give love
and trust that can be the kind of trust that God intended for it to be, from brother to brother, sister
to sister.
The Centennial Committee would like to thank friends, communities, businesses, members and
Johnston Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church, for letting us record the pictures of our origin
and donate this composed information for present and future generations to come.
Leonard Barnes, Jr.
Centennial Committee Chairman
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Eloise Richardson, Alice M. Wall, Minnie Williamson, Alfreda Smith,
Leonard Barnes, Jr., Rosa Williamson, Amos Williamson and Janice
Smith. Not pictured - Wardell Morgan.
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We wish to extend our appreciation to all who contributed unselfishly to this work of
love.
The historians are especially grateful to everyone who helped us in our extensive
research in order to present to you a history worthy of passing to the future generations.
We sincerely hope that we've laid a historical foundation that is sturdy enough for others
to build upon.
Any omissions or errors are truly not intentional and we ask your forgiveness if this has
happened.
The Editorial Staff
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®I]£ Pastor's THessage
TO: THE OFFICERS, MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF
THE JOHNSTON PINEY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
OF CLAYTON, NORTH CAROLINA ON THE CELE-BRATION
OF 108 YEARS OF HOLDING ON TO
GOD'S UNCHANGING HANDS.
One hundred and eight years ago God impressed upon someones heart to be the genesis of what
now has produced a great work. The flower garden is still beautiful, even though some of the
flowers have been removed. God has seen fit to replenish the garden with new flowers in order that
the garden may maintain its wonderful beauty.
On this occasion, I would like to commend everyone for their hard work, prayers, and the
sacrifices that it took to produce such an accomplishment. My humble prayer is for you not toallow
the torch to burn out, but to pass it on to the next generation as it has been done in the past.
As the word of God says, "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
"
(Psalms 121:1) Keep looking to and trusting in God.
Your Brother in Christ,
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Reverend Joseph R. Rogers, Sr.
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
RALEIGH 27611
JAMES G. MARTIN
GOVERNOR
August 1 , 1987
To the Congregation of Johnston Piney Grove Baptist Church:
As the Governor of North Carolina, it is my great pleasure to
join you in celebrating the one-hundred and eighth
anniversary of Johnston Piney Grove Baptist Church.
The past one hundred and eight years have been years of
challenge and change, years in which your church fellowship
has learned to struggle and grow in faith. Together you have
built more than a church; you have built a family in Christ,
filled with people who share the same beliefs and who work
together to bring their love of God to one another and to the
community
.
I wish you all the best as you join together to celebrate
this special occasion, and hope that the next one hundred
years will provide you with even greater joy and peace in
Christ's love.
Sincerely,
0,/mes G. Martin
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^Historical
1879 - 1987
Seeing the need for a tangible edifice to the glory of God, for his goodness in times of
plenty and his mercy in trial and tribulation, our forefathers founded the Johnston Piney
Grove Missionary Baptist Church in January, 1879.
The first church was reportedly a bush arbor on Duncan Hill, three miles southeast of
Clayton, N.C. (This location was across from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Williamson
who live on Ranch Road.) This first structure was destroyed by fire, but out of misery and
misfortune often comes a closer relationship with God and the revelation of the goodness
of human nature. This positive revelation occurred when Mr. and Mrs. Guilford Poole gave
one-half (V2) acre of land for the construction of another building. This time the church
was built approximately two and one-half miles (2V/) from Duncan Hill. It was rebuilt
under the leadership of Reverend Essex Blake and trustees: Thomas Hodges and
Needham Tomlinson. Behind these men stood a small but determined church
membership. The congregation met for one church service per month, prayer service every
Wednesday evening and a yearly revival.
As the membership increased, a larger structure was needed. This was accomplished by
building around the original structure under the watchful eye of Mr. Walter Lassiter,
contractor from Smithfield, N.C. This building served its members well for many years.
Later, under the guidance of Reverend James A. Avery, bathrooms and a kitchen were
added in a basement area with Reverend William H. Burwell acting as contractor.
An increasing membership and an aging building again demanded more additions or a
new building. Land was purchased from Reverend John H. Merritt and later traded to Mr.
Uzzell Barnes and wife for a more convenient location.
The groundbreaking for the new building was held on March 3, 1974 and the church
was completed in December, 1975. This was accomplished under the pastoral leadership
of Reverend Luther Coppedge and trustees: John A. Moore, Bobby Peacock, Willie J.
Holder, Leonard Barnes, Sr., Oscar Sanders, Schofield Gardner and Robert Emory. The
first service was held on February 3, 1976 with Reverend Luther Coppedge taking as his
initial sermon in the new sanctuarv," Unless God Build The House", Psalms 127:1.
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The Cornerstone Service was held on Saturday, March 6, 1976 with Reverend Larry
Williams, a brick mason by trade, laying the cornerstone. Reverend Willis S. Wall, a son of
the church and pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Hilltop, Maryland brought the spiritual
message for this service.
Realizing the need for more religious training and spiritual growth, we added third and
fifth Sunday services to our monthly schedule. Our first Third Sunday Service was held
on August 18, 1976 with Reverend Gaddis Barnes, a son of the church and pastor of St.
Amanda and New Light Baptist Churches, bringing the morning message. We continued
to grow and prosper.
The church went through a period of re-organization from November 4, 1983 to April,
1985. During a portion of this period, Reverend James R. Fogg served as interim pastor.
Reverend Joseph R. Rogers, Sr. accepted the call to serve as our permanent spiritual
leader, and preached his initial sermon on Sunday, April 21 , 1985. He chose as his topic "The
Ideal Church". Reverend Rogers was officially installed on Sunday, October 20, 1985 at 3
o'clock with Reverend C.C. Crum, pastor of First Baptist Church, Holly Springs and
Moderator of the Johnston District Baptist Association bringing the installation message.
On Sunday, June 30, 1985 we held our Mortgage Burning Ceremony at the 11 o'clock
morning service. Community leaders present and participating in the occasion were: Mr.
Stanley Green, Sr.; Vice President of Mechanic and Farmers Bank (our mortgage holder),
Mr. James W. Cash, Johnston County Commissioner, Mr. Nathaniel L. Sanders, Jr., a
Clayton Town Councilman and Mr. James A. Bailey, Mayor of Clayton, N.C.
Reverend Willis S. Wall, our Spiritual mentor, during re-organization, again came to
our call and delivered as the Mortgage Burning Ceremony Message" "The Wax God Leads
His Children", Exodus 13:21-22.
Mr. John A. Moore, our eldest trustee and the person instrumental in initiating the fund
tor the building of the new church was given the privilege of burning the mortgage. We
were out of debt and progressing.
Feeling the need for a closer Christian Fellowship and a desire for spiritual growth in
our re-organized church, we voted to hold services every Sunday morning, beginning on
Sunday, January 4, 1987. The response was overwhelming.
On Sunday, May 24, 1987 Gregory M. Smith, son of Deacon and Mrs. Robert R. Smith
and a member of the church, preached his initial sermon under the watchful eyes and
listening ears of Reverend Joseph R. Rogers, Sr., Reverend Marian Glenn, second vice-moderator
of the Johnston District Baptist Association; Reverend Stanley Ballentine,
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President of the Ministers and Deacons Union; Reverend Thomas McCullers, Educational
Director, and Reverend Gaddis Barnes and Irvin Davis, sons of the church along with a
very receptive congregation. This was the first calling under the leadership of Reverend
Rogers.
We have come this far by the power of God and the leadership of Reverends Essex Blake,
John Jeffries, David Saulter, Tom Fuller, Richard Johnson, Hinton Jones, James Avery,
Clarence Dunn, James Powell, James A. Avery, Luther Coppedge and Joseph R. Rogers, Sr.
These ministers were and are supported by Deacons, Guilford Poole, Tommie Poole, Alford
Sanders, Henry Matthews, Neal Henry Smith, Monroe Miles, Jim Jones, Donnie Jones,
Parker Finch, Wright Barnes, George Smith, Ira Trotter, Donnie Sanders, Archie
Lassiter, G.G. Barnes, Garner Williamson, Willie Williams, Alexander Tomlinson,
Michael Barnes, Robert R. Smith, Willie J. Holder and Lawrence Cotton, Jr.
The present Trustee Board includes: John A. Moore, Emeritus; Leonard Barnes, Sr.,
Amos Williamson, Bobby R. Peacock, Joe T. Barnes, Billy Wall, Wardell Morgan, Charlie
Mangum, Leonard Barnes, Jr., Leamon Lassiter and David C. Smith.
These members were called into the ministry: Reverends Robert Bell, Paul White,
Charlie Wall, Frank Emory, Odell Williamson, Willis Wall, Samuel Morgan, Irvin Davis,
Gaddis Barnes and Gregory M. Smith.
Lastly, these members have served as secretaries without whose records we would have
omitted some of our church's beginning historical facts; Henry Jones, Grover Sanders,
Donnie Jones, Sr., Donnie Jones, Jr., Narner Williamson, Odell Williamson, Archie Lassiter,
Amos Williamson and Lee V. Clemmons.
In spite of trials and many tribulations, God has truly smiled on us. We have come this
far by faith, and through it all, we have learned to lean on and trust in God. For any and all
accomplishments that we have realized, "To God Be the Glory.
"
Humbly submitted,
Janice D. Smith
Amos D. Williamson
Minnie W. Williamson
C. Alexander Tomlinson, (Honorary Member)
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DEACONS
George A. Tomlinson, Chairman; Alex Tomlinson, Honorary Deacon; Willie J. Holder,
Lawrence Cotton, Reverend Joseph R. Rogers, Sr., Pastor; Donzell Williamson, Co-chairman;
Robert R. Smith, Secretary; Michael Barnes, Treasurer.
TRUSTEES
Charlie Mangum, David C. Smith, Treasurer; Leonard Barnes, Sr., Vice-chairman,
Leonard Barnes, Jr., Secretary; Reverend Joseph Rogers, Pastor; John A. Moore,
Honorary; Amos Williamson, Joe Thomas Barnes, Assistant Financial Clerk, Leamon
Lassiter. Not pictured Bobby Peacock, Chairman, Billy R. Wall, Assistant Secretary;
Wardell Morgan.
CHURCH SECRETARIES
Joe Thomas Barnes, Financial Secretary; Janice Smith, Assistant Clerk; Gloria K.
Dublin, Recording Secretary; Amos Williamson, Financial Secretary; Patricia Nwosu,
Recording Secretary; Lee V. Clemmons, Clerk.
CUSTODIANS
Patricia McCullers, Kevin Wall, Anjanette Wall, Alice M. Wall.
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PASTORS AID SOCIETY
Sudie Barnes, Penella Lane, Eva Mitchell, Minnie Williamson, Willie Mae Cotton,
Bessie Tomlinson, Ella M. Barbour, Helen Sanders, Lunnie Williamson, Alice Holder,
Janice Smith, Ella Smith.
DEACONESS
Willie Mae Cotton; Betty Barnes, Secretary; Janice Smith; Lunnie Williamson,
Chairman; Alice Holder; Bessie Tomlinson.
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HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE
Ella Smith, Carrie Barnes, Alice Holder, Sudie Barnes, Lunnie Williamson, Penella
Lane.
FIRST AID
Diane Yarborough, Alberta Williams, Rosa Hood, Alice Holder, Ella M. Barbour,
Helen Sanders. Not pictured: Lessie Penny, David Smith.
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MISSIONARIES
SENIOR MISSIONARIES
Helen Sanders, Lunnie Williamson, Penella Lane, Ella M. Smith, Sudie Barnes, John Moore, Donzell
Williamson, Minnie Williamson, Bessie Tomlinson, Doris Peacock, Gloria Dublin, Alice Holder. Not
pictured: Daphine Flowers, Marie Clemmons, Wilmer Smith.
Eva Mitchell, Maxine Mitchener, Juliette Wall, Lola Rogers
Wall. Not pictured: Patricia McCullers, Paula Smith.
YOUNG ADULT MISSIONARIES
Maxine Mangum, Alice M. Wall, Joyce
YOUTH MISSIONARIES
Maxine Mitchener, (Supervisor), Mardy Nicholson, Maurice Mangum, TeKesha Wall, Cory Bell, Shawn
Wall, Daryl Mangum, Nicholas Rogers, Chad Richardson, Albert Mitchener, Carla Atkinson, Shaun
Braswell, Adrienne D. Evans, Lisa Mitchener, Anjanette Wall, Shannon Wall, Tilola Mitchell, Latasha
Chambers, Lamonica Chambers, Aaron Davis, Scotty Peacock, Joseph Rogers, Jr., Kevin Wall, Shawn
Smith and Maxine Mangum (Group Leader).
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ICoub ^otse, JVnb ^Rejoice, anb Stng Praise." psalms 98:4
CHOIRS
SENIOR CHOIR
Alice Holder, Lunnie Williamson, Minnie Williamson, Ella Smith, Mary Williamson,
Janice Smith, Eloise Richardson, Barbara Nicholson, Ella Barbour, Daphine Flowers,
Annie Bell, Marie Clemmons, Carrie Barnes, Noah Flowers, Amos Williamson,
Donzell Williamson. Not pictured: Ivery Williamson, Winslow Williamson, Patricia
Spivey, Musician.
JOHNSTON PINEY GROVE GOSPEL CHORUS (J.P.G.'S)
Betty Barnes, Pauline Stone, Diane Yarborough, Lola Rogers, Eva Mitchell, Larry
Mitchell, Denise Smith, Betty Barbour, Rosa Williamson, Judy Richardson, Alfreda
Smith, Jacqueline Wall, Doris Emory, Maxine Mitchener, Regina Neal, Charlie
Mangum, Steve Tomlinson, Lamont Smith, Effie Sanders, Maxine Mangum, Bessie
Tomlinson. Not pictured: Lena Smith, Peggy Sanders, Rosa Hood, George Cooley,
Shelia Wall, Deborah Morgan, Christine Lights, LaVerne Barnes. Musicians: Wilma
McClain, William Williams.
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YOUTH CHOIR
William Williams, (Musician), Carla Atkinson, Kathy Williamson, Sonya Williamson,
Michelle Barnes, Latarsha Chambers, Anjanette Wall, LaDonna Barnes, Sandra
Uzzell, Shannon Wall, Adrienne D. Evans, Aaron Davis, Eva Mitchell; (Supervisor),
Kevin Wall, Joseph Rogers, Jr., Tilola Mitchell, Lynetta Williamson, Roger Davis, Lisa
Mitchener, Kimtoine Nicholson, Arnea Bell, Scotty Peacock, Shaun Braswell,
Lamonica Chambers, and Shawn Smith.
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(Eljan (Eo Bhicil 3n ©je ®ents of Jffltckeoness"
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SENIOR USHERS
Penella Lane, Ora Atkinson, Moses Barbour, Eloise Richardson, Willie Mae Cotton,
Joyce Wall, Lynell Williamson, Janice Smith. Not pictured: Lunnie Williamson and
Bessie Tomlinson.
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YOUNG ADULT USHERS
Lynell Williamson, Eva Mitchell, Judy Richardson, Rosa Williamson, Joe Price.
Not pictured: Rosa Hood, Pauline Lane, Diane Yarborough, Betty Barnes, Pamela P.
Avery, Patricia McCullers.
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YOUTH USHERS
Anjanette Wall, Tilola Mitchell, Lisa Mitchener, Lynetta Williamson, Shannon Wall,
Robin Smith, Roger Davis, Kimtoine Nicholson, Scotty Peacock, Shawn Smith, and
Joseph Rogers, Jr. Not pictured: Lamonica Chambers, Latarsha Chambers, Carla
Atkinson, and Aaron Davis.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS
Billy Wall, Assistant Superintendent; Betty Barnes, Assistant Teacher; Joyce Wall,
Teacher, Primary; Robert Smith, Teacher, Adult; Donzell Williamson, Assistant
Teacher; Anjanette Wall, Secretary; Michelle Barnes, Assistant Secretary; Leamon
Lassiter, Superintendent; Alice Wall, Assistant Teacher; Pauline Stone, Assistant
Teacher; Doris Peacock, Assistant Teacher; Eva Mitchell, Teacher, Juniors; George
Tomlinson, Teacher, Young Adults; Wilmer Smith, Teacher, Seniors; Janice Smith,
Benevolence Committee; Minnie Williamson, Teacher, Intermediate; and Bessie
Tomlinson, Teacher Kindergarten.
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ADULTS
Leamon Lassiter, Pcnella Lane, Lunnie Williamson, Donzell Williamson, (Assistant
Teacher) Alex Tomlinson, Gloria Dublin, Janice Smith, Ella Smith, Sudie Barnes,
Roger Smith (Teacher) Juneill Bell, Alice Lassiter, Willie Mae Cotton, Alice Holder,
Charlie Mangum, Billy Wall, Willie J. Holder, Amos Williamson, Lee Vassie
Clemmons, and Lawrence Cotton.
YOUNG ADULTS
Maxine Mangum, Joyce Wall, Lola Rogers, Alice M. Wall, Effie Sanders, Judy
Richardson, Alfreda Smith, Jacqueline Wall, Leonard Barnes, Jr., Juliette Wall,
Pauline Stone, Rosa Williamson, Maxine Mitchener, George Tomlinson (Teacher)
Billy Wall (Assistant Teacher) and Victor Smith.
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SENIORS
Wilmer Smith (Teacher), Lynetta Williamson, Michelle Barnes, Shawn Smith,
Shannon Wall and Ervin Barnes.
INTERMEDIATE
Lisa Mitchener, Adrienne D. Evans, Joseph Rogers, Jr., Carla Atkinson, Anjanette
Wall, Latarsha Chambers, Ron Morgan, Darius Smith and Minnie Williamson
(Teacher).
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JUNIORS
LaDonna Barnes, Michael Barnes, Tilola Mitchell, Eva Mitchell, Teacher; Doris
Peacock, Assistant Teacher; Kevin Wall and Kashins Clemmons.
PRIMARY
Dierdre Cooley, Jason Sanders, Otis Tomlinson, TaKesha Wall, Pauline Stone,
(Assistant Teacher), Albert Mitchener, Maurice Mangum, Harold Lassiter, and
Nicholas Rogers.
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KINDERGARTEN
Betty Barnes, Assistant Teacher; Daryl Mangum, Monty Barnes, Bessie Tomlinson,
Teacher; Nina Stone, Sandra Rand, Shawn Wall and Nadia Stone.
WARD #1 - (Raleigh Area)
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WARD #2 - (Garner Area)
WARD #3 - (Clayton Area)
WARD #4 (Clayton Area)
WARD #5 - (Smithfield Area)
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GOLDEN AGE CLUB
BIBLE SCHOOL
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CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR
108th Anniversary
from
THE ROGERS FAMILY
Reverend Joseph Rogers, Sr., Sister Lola
Rogers, Joseph Rogers, Jr., Nicholas L.
Rogers.
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CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE BARNES FAMILY
Carrie Barnes Leonard Barnes, Sr.
Leonard Barnes, Ji
Hilda Barnes
LaDonna Barnes
Lamar Barnes
Michael Barnes, Sr.
Betty Barnes
Michelle D. Barnes
Monty D. Barnes
Miehael Barnes, Jr.
Dennis Barnes
Betty Barnes
Denise Barnes
Devin Barnes
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CONGRA TULA TIONS
AND BEST WISHES
TO THE
JOHNSTON PINEY GROVE CHURCH
Deacon and Mrs. Willie J. Holder
Psalms 46:
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present
help in trouble.
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CONGRA TULA TIONS
on
108 Years of Service
Deacon George Tomlinson and Family
George, Bessie and Otis
BEST WISHES
on Your
108th ANNIVERSARY
THE WALL FAMILY
WADE JR., JULIETTE, SHANNON,
TEKESHA, SHAWN
CONGRA TULA TIONS
and
BEST WISHES
THE COTTON FAMILY
Lawrence, Willie Mae, Mary, James,
Evelyn, Mickey, Willie Don, Beverly,
James, Jr., Santonie' and Sharon.
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CONGRA TULA TIONS AND
BEST WISHES OX OUR
108th Year Centennial Celebration
On this historic occasion, we arc indeed
thankful to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,
for his divine guidance and the many blessings
that he has bestowed upon us down through the
vears.
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Vassie Clemmons and
Family.
Sheila R. Dobbin
Lee Vassie Clemmons
Ronald \V. Clemmons
Demaris V. Clemmons
Kashins F. Clemmons
Marie B. Clemmons
Jared G. Dobbin
Roni L. Clemmons
Jerome Dobbin
Kelly L. Clemmons
Arron Clemmons
Jessie S. Dobbin (not pictured)
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CONGRATULATIONS TO
Johnston Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church
on their Blessed
108th Anniversary dedicated
to our Lord and Savior.
WE LOVE YOU!!!
Johnston Piney Grove
George, Lena, Alfreda and Lemorn Smith
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CONGRA Tl LA TIONS
TO THE
JOHNSTON PINEY GROVE
BAPTIST CHURCH
Alice Wall and Kevin Wall
"SOW FAITH IS THE SUBSTASCE OF
THISGS HOPED FOR, THE EVIDESCE
OF THISGS SOT SEES. " HEBREW 11:1
CONGRA TULA TIONS
On Your 108 Years of Progress
May God "Continue To Bless You"
THE WILLIAMSON FAMILY
Amos and Minnie Williamson
Children: Robert, Lynell, Lois, Amos Jr.,
Rosa, Minnie, Clea
In-Laws, Elestine, Yvonne, Anne, Sharon
Grandchildren: Tony, Robert Jr., Clifton,
Sandra, Angela, Brian, Veronica,
Sharon, Teresa, Jennifer, Rodney,
Ronald
Great-Grandchildren: Tony Jr., Andre,
Deaunt'e
Mitchener Hair Botique
(919) 832-7607
825 Friar Tuck Road • Raleigh, North Carolina
"I AIM TO PLEASE"
By Rendering Professional Hair Care Service.
Best Wishes
MAXINE MITCHENER AND FAMILY
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WILLIAMSONS NURSERY
"A day care colter, ready to serve the people of
the community.
"
Location: 909 South East Street
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
Telephone: (919) 828-9782
Owner and Operator:
Mr. and Mrs. Donzell Williamson, Sr.
"The nursery that provides children with a
comfortable family environment.
"
DONZELL, LUNNIE, AND
LYNETTA
CONGRA TULA TIONS
Johnston Piney Grove
on your 108 years
compliments of
RICHARDSON ENTERPRISES
Specializing in
Rubber Stamps of all kinds
LASALLE AND ELOISE RICHARDSON
OWNERS
Telephone:
(919) 934-7848
RUBBER STAMPS MADE TO ORDER
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GOD'S BLESSINGS AND CONTINUED
GRACE REMAIN WITH YOU.
CONGRA TULA TIONS
For Your 108 Years
of Steadfastness
BEST WISHES
On your 108th Year of
Spiritual Guidance
CHILDREN of DEACON and
MRS. ROBERT R. SMITH
ANDRE L. SMITH
GREGORY M. SMITH
MICHAEL A. SMITH
ROBIN D. SMITH
SHAWN L. SMITH
DEXTER M. SMITH
DEACON and MRS. ROBERT R. SMITH
BEHOLD. HOW GOOD AND HOW PLEASANT IT IS FOR BRE THEN TO
DWELL TOGETHER IN UNITY. PSALM 133:1
DAVID SMITH AND FAMILY
«M
CONGRA TULA TIONS
from
ST. AMANDA BAPTIST CHURCH
REVEREND GADDIS B. BARNES, PASTOR
MRS. GENEVA S. BADGER, CLERK
BEST WISHES
to the
Johnston Piney Grove
Missionary Baptist Church
as you commemorate
108 Years of Service to the Lord.
Good Samaritan Baptist Church
Reverend Leon J. Penny, Pastor
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CONGRA TULA TIONS
to
JOHNSTON PINEY GROVE MISSIONARY
BAPTIST CHURCH
on your commitment of
ONE HUNDRED EIGHT YEARS
to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
LICENSE 5154
Smith Plumbing & Repair Service
GEORGE SMITH, JR.
1928 Boaz Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
829-9075
Best Wishes on This Special Day
Heritage of Service Since 1908"
Our 75th Anniversary 1983
N.O.W. Interest Bearing Checking
& Super N.O.W.
Mortgage Loans
Consumer Loans
Passbook Savings
E/Z Access Account
Money Market
IRA
Safe Deposit Boxes
Certificates of Deposit
• Safe Deposit Boxes
FSLIC
//ekpacjE
Federal
Savings & Loan Association
N t
204 N. Second Street
Smithfield, NC 934-3133
People
Who Care
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Popular Springs United Church of Christ WE STRIVE TO PLEASE AT ANNIE V'S
"THE CHURCH WHERE EVERYBODY IS
SOMEBODY AND CHRIST IS ALL"
The Reverend James W. Morrison
PASTOR
Sobirues I/'a, t^/tame* t/Aa/is
The Reverend Alice Watson
ASSISTANT PASTOR
ANNIE V. LONGWELL
Owner
Sunday School - 10:00 AM
Morning Worship — 11:00 AM (919) 553-7197 DAY
(919) 553-6236 EVE.
VISITORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
Tomlinson Loving
and
Caring Day Care
2630 Ranch Road CONGRA TULA TIONS
Clayton, N.C. 27520 On Your
108 YEARS OF SERVICE
"YOUR CHILD COMES FIRST"
(Always In Loving and Caring Hands)
INFANTS TO FIVE
Members and Pastor, Rev. P.R. Jones
ALL ARE WELCOME
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church
6:30 A.M. TO 6:00 p.m.
Phone: 9 1 9-553-4947
Bessie Tomlinson, Director
George Tomlinson, Manager
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North Carolina
Butane Gas Co., Inc.
Highway 210 West • P.O. Box 1047
Smithfield, North Carolina 27577
DAY NIGHT
Office: 934-2125 963-3703
934-2266
Shelton Barefoot - Manager
Alice's House of Beauty
220 WEST MAIN STREET
CLAYTON, NORTH CAROLINA
(919) 553-4107
"Professional Beauty Services"
Alice Lassiter
Owner and Operator
Cooper Insurance
Agency, Inc.
Insurance - Real Estate
553-7111
W.J. (JACK) COOPER, JR.
JACKIE JOHNSON
BARBARA WELLS
TBttf
dVyaxlnz 1
(Lakzi
Cokes for almost all occasions
Anniversaries Birthdays
Weddings Hobbies
Grooms Cakes Showers
Holidays Novelty
Special Drawii gs etc.
410 E. Main St.
Clayton, N.C
Call at least two days in advance
821-0102
2809 Little John Road
Raleigh, North Carolina 27610
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REVEREND AND MRS. WILLIS S. WALL
ENTER INTO HIS GATES WITH THANKSGIVING
AND
INTO HIS COURTS WITH PRAISE.
WELCOME, MARYLAND 20693
REVEREND WILLIS S. WALL, Minister
Phone: (202) 584-7681 Church: (301) 932-6483
THEODORE C. PRICE GOLDEN R. EVANS BARBARA SIMMS ANNIE L. ROSS
Chairman, Deacon Board Chairman of Trustees Church Clerk Financial Secretary
(202) 561-2237 (301) 375-7750 (301) 292-0313 (301 ) 932-0099
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CONGRA TULA TIONS AND BEST WISHES
TO THE
JOHNSTON PINEY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
SISTER CLARA BALLENTINE
"THIS IS THE CONFIDENCE THAT WE HAVE IN HIM, THAT,
IF WE ASK ANYTHING ACCORDING TO HIS WILL, HE HEARETH US.
"
(I JOHN 5:14)
THE JOHNSTON DISTRICT BAPTIST WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION
SISTER CLARA BALLENTINE - PRESIDENT
SISTER JO ANNE FOSTER - SECRETARY
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Nicholson's Barber and Style Shop
106 E. Hargett Street . Raleigh, North Carolina
Telephone: (919) 828-2232
Open Monday thru Saturday — 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
"IT PA YS TO BE WELL GROOMED"
Carlton G. Nicholson, Manager
Chester Hall
Gregory Miles
Perry Wright
Kimtoine Nicholson
Barbara Nicholson, Bookkeeper
CONGRA TULA TIONS
On Your 108 Years
ANNIVERSARY
JOHNSTON PINEY GROVE
from
JACQUELINE YVONNE WALL
"HE IS OUR LIFE, OUR JOY, OUR
STRENGTH: IN HIM ALL GLORIES
MEET"
CONGRA TULA TING
You On 108 Years
William Kirby Photography
Specializing in
Weddings - Portraits - Special Occasions
5030-G Sedgewick Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina
(919) 872-8372
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IN THE TRIANGLE
Congratulations
to
Johnston Piney Baptist Church
on your 108 years
PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES
BY
Weddings • Family Portraits
Special Occasions • Home Inventory
Children 's Portraits
REASONABLE RATES
2422 Ellerbee Lane • Raleigh, NC 27610
(919) 834-7632
Avery's Grove A.M.E.
Zion Church
ROUTE 1, SMITH FIELD. NORTH CAROLINA 27577
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO
COME AND WORSHIP WITH US EVERY
SECOND AND FOURTH SUNDAYS AT
11:00 A.M. SUNDAY SCHOOL AT 9:45
A.M.
PASTOR: REVEREND N.A. McGILBERRY
IS
CONGRA TULA TIONS
from
ZEBULON FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Barbie Road
Zebulon, North Carolina
PASTOR: W.M. TURNER
Donated by: Mrs. Mattie Morgan
_J.unLI2.Ei J-evzL T^ahtiit Chilian
Route 3 • Raleigh, North Carolina
Phone: (919) 772-2523
PASTOR DR. G.A. JONES, SR. AND THE
JUNIPER LEVEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST
CHURCH CONGRATULATES YOU ON
YOUR 108 YEARS, IN THE NAME OF
THE GREAT HEAD OF THE CHURCH
JESUS CHRIST BOTH OUR LORD AND
SAVIOUR: A-MEN
THE REV DR. G.A. JONES, SR.
PASTOR
MRS. LOVIE M.MYATT
CLERK
CONGRA TULA TIONS
Johnston Piney Grove Baptist Church
on 108 years of service
from
ROSA L. WILLIAMSON AND FRIENDS
MR. AND MRS. RAYMOND SMITH
REV. AND MRS. ALOYSIUS HIGH & SON
MR. AND MRS. LEO PRYOR, JR.
MARGARET CANNADY & SON
BETTY AND ALONZA YANCEY
MILTON MCLAURIN
JACKIE SHEPPARD
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MA Y GOD BLESS YOU
ON YOUR 108 YEARS CELEBRATION
PENELLA BARBOUR LANE and FAMILY
PENELLA, ROSA, PAULINE, JAMES, ROXIE, HANNAH, EVA
PAULINE, NELSON,
NADIA, NINA STONE
EVA, JAMES, TILOLA MITCHELL
ROSA, FREDERICK,
KIA HOOD
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JUDY AND ALBERTA
ALBERTA WILLIAMS, the daughter of
the late Flossie, Viola and Eddie Williams.
The mother of Carey, Judy, Jesse, Eddie
and Flossie is glad to be part of this centennial
book ... (April 4, 1919)
CONGRA TULA TIONS
Johnston Piney Grove Church
108 Years
MR. & MRS. WOODROW BARNES
AND FAMILY
We have watched Johnston Piney Grove Church
grow in many ways and if God is willing
it will continue to grow.
God Bless you in your 108 years of service.
Psalms 133:1 says: "Behold, how good and
how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together
in unity", because we know where there is
unity there is strength.
JOE THOMAS BARNES
ODELL H. BARNES
GARY T. BARNES
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3k
(LaizL (LottaaE
"Cakes for almost all occasions"
Wedding Cakes A Specialty
CATERING SMALL and LARGE EVENTS
OWNERS:
LYNDA AMSBAEG H
AND
MAXINE H. MANGLM
872-6055 821-0102
Compliments of
Pippin Motors, Inc.
CADILLAC • OLDSMOBILE • GMAC TRUCKS
Smithfield, North Carolina
(919) 934-2183
Compliments of
Medlin Office Supply
402 East Main Street
Clayton, North Carolina 27520
and
Medlin Printing Company
932 Selma Road
Smithfield, North Carolina 27577
CONGRA TULA TIONS
On Your 108 Years
of Service
MAY GOD BLESS Yor AS Vol'
CONTINUE IX HIS SERVICE
The Officers and Members
of
First Missionary Baptist Church
Smithfield. North Carolina
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THE
yaWP Shoppe
836 SOUTH THIRD STREET
SMITHFIELD
CONGRA TULA TIONS
Johnston Piney Grove Church
for
Over One Hundred Years of
Community Service
MRS. SUDIE O. BARNES
CHILDREN and GRANDCHILDREN
Mrs. Maxine Mitchencr
Mrs. Annette B. Evans
Mrs. Carolyn B. Braswell
Miss LaVerne Barnes
Dr. Madge L. Barnes
Miss Wanda G. Barnes
Aundria Felicia Mitchener
Kristin Shaunelle Braswell
Adrienne Dione Evans
Roderick Scott Evans
Albert Ashlev Mitchener, Jr.
HOODS FUNERAL HOME
"Built On Honesty and Sincere Service"
Burial Insurance Available - Notary
Consumers Insurance Available Ages 0-90
230 FRONT ST , CLAYTON. N C 27520
PHONE: 563-6366 or 553-4298 or 553-6609
Frederick Hood
ATTENDANT & AGENT
Walter S. Sanders Jr. Funeral Home
Smithfield. N C 27577
Office: 919 9.'!4-(i(i(il
Residence: 919 934-2f)8fi
302 Truck Lane
P.O. Box 1272
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L & M Garage
General Auto Repair • Tune-up
Foreign and Domestic
Phone: 832-6168
3608 Holly Springs Road
Raleigh. North Carolina 27606
MR. AND MRS. WARDELL MORGAN
Owners & Operators
CONGRA TULA TIONS
LaChelle V. Morgan
Debra L. Morgan
Wendy M. Winifred
Angela Morgan
CONGRA TULA TIONS
For 108 Years of
DEDICATED SERVICE
from
CLEA and SHARON WILLIAMSON
CONGRA TULA TIONS
Johnston Piney Grove
Baptist Church
from
JOSEPHINE WILLIAMS
MICHAEL WILLIAMS
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR
108th ANNIVERSARY
JOHNSTON PINEY GROVE COMMUNITY MALE CHORUS
DeLaine Backhoe Service
2931 Barbour Mill Road
Clayton, North Carolina 27520
(919) 553-5656
Joseph W. DeLaine, Owner
R
EDDINGFIELD
DRUG CO.
COMPLETE DRUG STORE SUPPLIES
"Serving Clayton and Johnston County
Since 1919"
Bring Your Prescription Or Ask
Your Doctor To Call Them In
CONVALESCENT AIDS - WHEEL CHAIRS
WALKERS - CRUTCHERS
SALES AND SERVICE
PROMPT DELIVERY
553-6224
325 E. MAIN-CLAYTON
vtsa' w S
:^
JOHN A. MOORE
1987
Mr. John Arthur Moore, a trustee of the Johnston Piney Grove Missionary Baptist
Church was instrumental in beginning a building fund for the purpose of building a new
sanctuary. He began this fund with a ten dollar bill from his wallet. When the church
membership began to seriously consider building, Mr. John Arthur volunteered to oversee
the project. His services were accepted. When the church was completed and ready for
use, Mr. John Arthur began talking about paying off the mortgage. This was a sermon that
was preached whenever there were more than two people and Mr. John Arthur was
present. He did not want to leave this world with a mortgage on "his church".
On Sunday, June 30, 1985, Mr. John Arthur was privileged toburn themortgageon "his
church".
/ do not ask to walk smooth paths, nor bear an easy load. I pray for strength andfortitude to
walk the rock strewn road. "Remember me".
John A. Moore
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CONGRA TULA TING YOU
ON 108 YEARS
G & A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
We Do It AW
PAVING, DRIVEWAYS, CURB & GUTTER, AND BUILDING
P.O. BOX 1210
Spring Hope, North Carolina 27882
(919) 478-5400
GRANVILLE and ANN DREWERY
Owners and Operators
WE HAVE A FAMILY PLAN AGE FROM TO 85
Barnes Funeral Home
DIGNIFIED SERVICE AT A MODERATE RATE
325 Camel Street • P.O. Box 802
Clayton, North Carolina 27520-0802
Office: 553-6175
COMPLETE BURIAL LINE
LICENSED FUNERAL DIRECTOR
LICENSED INSURANCE AGENT
LADY ATTENDANT
CONGRA TULA TIONS!
WILLOW SPRINGS FREE WILL BAPTIST CHURCH
3847 Johnson Road
Clayton, North Carolina 27520
Reverend Hardy Watkins, Pastor
Phone: 934-2896
Worship Service Each 2nd & 4th Sunday
Sunday School Each Sunday
:()() AM
):()() AM
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J RONALD WHiTE HOME
The Johnston Piney Grove Church and
Centennial Committee express gratitude to
our families, friends, churches, patrons and
businesses for their encouragement, finan-cial
support, prayers and patience in making
this publication a reality.
Special thanks to our entire Centennial
Committee members, proofreaders, typists,
our photographer, William Kirby and the
Century Printing staff for their splendid
work. Most of all, we thank GOD for the
many mountain top experiences we have
encountered during our one hundred eight
years of service to our Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ.
SPECIAL THANKS TO:
SHAWN L. SMITH - Historical Sketches
ROSA L. WILLIAMSON - Photography
LYNETTA WILLIAMSON - Typing
ALICE HOLDER - Proof Reading
LUNNIE WILLIAMSON - Proof Reading
ANNETTE EVANS - Proof Reading
DEBRA MORGAN - Proof Reading
AND THE ENTIRE CENTENNIAL
COMMITTEE FOR THEIR
ASSISTANCE IN THIS PUBLICATION
GOD BLESS YOU
on your 108 years
Reverend and Mrs. Thomas E. McCullers
AND
ANJANETTE
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THemnrtals
1910
ATV
REVEREND ODELL WILLIAMSON 1969
Your Wife: Mary
Your Children: Louise, Eloise, Etheline, Mildred, Betty, Dorothy, Odell, Bobby,
James, Marvin, John
DEACON DONNIE SANDERS
1886-1972
A faithful and dedicated member of the
Johnston Finey Grove Baptist Church,
Clayton, North Carolina.
/ HAVE FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT
I HA \ F FINISHED MY COI
TRSF
I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH
Children: Golene Atkinson, Malissie Hood, Mildred Hunter,
Denningfield Sanders.
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OUR PARENTS
DEACON GARNER WILLIAMSON
1903-1984
MRS. CORA T. WILLIAMSON
1904-1975
Prom the Children: Barbara Nicholson, [very Williamson,
Earmie Williamson, Annie Bell, Patricia Nwosu, Donzell
Williamson, Winslow Williamson, Avail Williamson.
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S& zJfUwst/es o£ <^£cw-& £& ^Jne^
REVEREND CHARLIE WALL
(1896 - 1968)
and
MRS. MIGGIE DUNCAN WALL
(1900-1979)
GONE IS THE FACE WE LOVED SO DEAR.
AND SILENT IS THE VOICE WE LOVED TO HEAR
TOO FAR A WA Y FOR SIGHT OR SPEECH
BUT NOT TOO FAR FOR THE THOUGHTS TO REACH
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN,
NOR WILL YOU EVER BE;
AS LONG AS LIFE AND MEMORY LAST,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEE.
*ALTON WALL
*REV. WILLIS WALL
*WADE WALL
DOUGLAS WALL
RENZO WALL
*LENZO WALL
CHARLIE WALL, JR.
MINNIE W. WILLIAMSON
JOSEPHINE W. WILLIAMS
*COZIE W. SANDERS
LYLIA M. WALL
deceased
CHILDREN
GRANDCHILDREN
IN-LAWS GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
GREAT GREAT GRAND-GRANDCHILDREN
hi
DEACON WILLIE WILLIAMS BETSY MOORE WILLIAMS
Deacon Willie Williams, the son of the late John Webey Williams and Mary Bell Williams
Betsy Moore Williams, the daughter of the late Henry Moore and Mary Barnes Moore.
TO THIS UNION NINE CHILDREN WERE BORN
Oliver (I)) Williams
Willie Soloman Williams
Mary E. Williams Holder
Henry J. Williams
Elizabeth A. Williams Mangum
Clara Harris
Bettie A. Davis
John R. Williams
Lias C. Williams
MEMORIAL SPONSORS
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Harris
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Williams
Mr. Elias Williams
Mr. & Mrs. William Barbour
Mr. Greg Williams
Mr. & Mrs. L.C. Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Ben Bunch
Mr. & Mrs. Claude Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Earl Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Harris
Mr. James Davis
Mr. John R. Williams
Mr. & Mrs. Jessie Dobbin
Mr. Paul Bntt
Clara Harris
Bettie A. Davis
John R. Williams
Lisa C. Williams
THE LORD IS MY Lit HIT AND MY SALVATION; WHOM SHALL I FEAR?
THE LORD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY LIFE; OF WHOM SHALL I BE AFRAID?
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AMOS DANIEL WILLIAMSON, SR.
(1866-1941)
and
DELLA SANDERS WILLIAMSON
(1871-1957)
*JOHNNIE WILLIAMSON
BETTY WILLIAMSON
*DONNIE WILLIAMSON
GOLD WILLIAMSON
CHILDREN
GARNER WILLIAMSON
JULIA W. MORGAN
NARNER WILLIAMSON
*REV. ODELL WILLIAMSON
BERTHA W. TERRY
NORELLE W. JONES
AMOS WILLIAMSON
BESSIE WILLIAMSON
MEMORIAL SPONSORS
CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, GREAT GRANDCHILDREN,
GREAT-GREAT GRAND CHILDREN, AND IN-LAWS.
Sometimes it's hard to understand
Why certain things must be,
But there s a reason for it alt
beyond our power to see.
Your memory will be a keepsake
With which ice will never part.
Though God has you in his keeping
We sti/l hare you in our heart.
Deceased
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LETHER DAVID LASSITER
December 26, 1900 - January 18, 1985
-
LASSITER FAMILY
OUR FATHER LOVED AND SHARED A EVIL LIFE IN CLAYTON,
NORTH CAROLINA. HE WAS A GREAT SINGER OF GOSPEL SONGS.
HE SPECIALIZED IN NOTE SINGING. IN 1928 HE MARRIED THE
LATE ILA E. AVERY.
BORN TO THIS UNION:
SEVEN SONS: CLINTON LASSITER, QUINCY LASSITER, EDWARD
LASSITER, PASSION LASSITER, CHARLES LASSITER, FREEMAN
LASSITER, AND BILLY LASSITER,
FOUR DAUGHTERS: RENA MAE SANDERS, DOLORIES HINTON,
CHRISTINE LIGHTS AND MATTIE MAISONNEUVE.
"THE WORK HE DONE SPEAKS FOR ///.I/"
THE CHILDREN
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<3n Xouin3 <Mzmoiy
MR. HENRY JONES
1897-1918
MRS. M. LENA JONES
(nee Bobbitt)
1898 - 1971
Parents of:
Louisa Williamson Freeman
Mary Anderson
Martha Jones
W. Henry Jones
Burnest Jones
John Ernest Jones
Grandparents of:
DONNIE MAE WILLIAMSON STARKS
WILLIAM HENRY JONES
1910-1927
MARTHA JONES
1908-1928
Beloved TWIN of Mary
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With gratitude for
your examples and teachings,
we will sing and praise
THE LORD
for HE IS SO GOOD! . . .
MR. DONNIE WILLIAMSON
MR. and MRS. AMOS WILLIAMSON
(nee Delia Sanders)
. . . and from your footprints
follow the impression:
"WHEN LIFE SERVES UP A LEMON,
JUST START MAKING LEMONDADE!!!'
LOVINGLY,
DONNIE MAE WILLIAMSON STARKS
LOUISA J. WILLIAMSON FREEMAN
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IN MEMORY OF
MARY LUEVENIA SMITH
Her work is folded and laid away,
Bid I am blessed by her love each day-
Hev Love for God
Her Love for Family
Her Love for People.
It is with love that I light a torch
with you on this occasion in memory of my Mother,
New Hope Child Development
Hope Smith Drayton - Director
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HUBERT BELL
1902-1973
MAGGIE P. BELL
1909-1986
XI1X HUBERT DELL UOlffi PLACE
On October 14,1891, Natl Hanty Smith pyrchased 139% acres of
land from Jamas B. and Julia A. Robertson.
On ii!.! .j: , 22,1911, 43j acres of tho original trace was
transforrod co . a • i a t Doll, llubart Ball, Jjms Call, uilliu B«1L £
Naomi Ball. 7V.es a uoro tha minor children of Lauretta Smith Ball,
)!«'«""' daughter, of Noil H. Bell. This acreage wan Lot I and
la now known as tha Bell lloma Place. A portion of the deed Is shown
at tha left.
Hubert Bali and wifa, Haggie Page , subsequently bought out
th« interest of his siblings, and the land has remained in the Bell
faaily ainco 1911, except for a brief period in the mid- thirt Us.
The original house was razed in 1946. Two other houses hove
baen erected at varying places on tho property.
Some of the original Bell descendants continue to live on tha
property.
FdcJ for le^Lfitioo, on ibo el
d.yor .'223.?^ 10.-3.7
at *2. o'clock. ..(\_.M., and regis-tered
in the office of tho Renter of Deeds for
CountyYN. C, this (p day of
Ttt.&n??. ittf*
...tt>. o'clock. /?..M„ In tnk.J.J.U
o( Detdj, on p ago.-A.. I .[., elc.
Rcgiilcr of Decdi.
Warranty Deed
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GOTHER GROVER BARNES
1900-1954
GLADYS BARNES
1900-1985
WE SHALL LOVE YOU FOREVER AND CHERISH THE MEMORIES.
Your Devoted Children
MABLE BARNES HARRISON
ELLA D. BARNES WALL
DAPHINE BARNES FLOWERS
MARIE BARNES CLEMMONS
MINNIE LOIS BARNES FRIEND
LAUVENIA BARNES WILLINGHAM
TONEY BARNES
LEONARD BARNES, SR.
JOE T. BARNES
UZZELL BARNES
REV. GADDIS BARNES
WOODROW BARNES
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Some day we will meet again,
All our loved ones who have gone before:
Some day we will reach the happy land
Where parting will be no more.
NEAL HENRY SMITH
1846-1928
MAGGIE JONES SMITH
1896-1979
THE CHILDREN
GEORGE SMITH
1882-1940
*ALONZO SMITH
DAVID C. SMITH
ELLA M. SMITH
JAMES D. SMITH
GEORGE SMITH
"LAWRENCE SMITH
*MARY L. SMITH
*NEIL H. SMITH
*LULA M. SMITH
NAPOLEAN SMITH
REGINALD SMITH
ROBERT R. SMITH
*SILAS SMITH
*ISAIAH SMITH
*EULA M. ROBERTS
MAGGIE CULBRETH
BERNICE JENKINS
LUCILLE WILLIAMS
*Deceased
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Jr'n ^4/iefriat<iasri
MAGGIE M. GARDNER
1898-1981
Christian Mother - Avid Bible Scholar
•'THY WORD IS A LAMP UNTO MY FEET
AND A LIGHT UNTO MY PA TH".
PSALMS 119:105
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WADE WALL, SR.
(8-16-27— 1-11-72)
THE CHILDREN
Billy
Rebecca
Wade Jr.
Alice
Patricia Anthony
Charlie Shelia
Pamela Stephon
Jacqueline
"BLEST BE THE TIE THAT BINDS
OUR HEARTS IN CHRISTIAN LOVE"
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WILLIAM KIRBY, III
RANDOLPH KIRBY
THE KIRBY FAMILY
JOHNSTON PINEY GROVE CHURCH
AND COMMUNITY
Sfhii they that taut upon tin- ^Uorb shall rendu their
strenqth; (They shall imnuit up tuith brings as eagles,
they shall run, auit not he tucary; auit they shall tualk,
auii not faint.
Jlsaiah 111:31
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IN MEMORY OF IN LOVING MEMORY
MRS. MAGGIE SMITH OF
RUFUS MANGUM
DONATED BY AND
MRS. ERMA BAKER HELEN MARIE MANGUM
AND
From the
MRS. LAURA LEE AUSTON ENTIRE MANGUM FAMILY
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
LAWRENCE H. SMITH
1924-1981
WILMER SMITH, VICTOR SMITH, CHARLENE SMITH, ROY SMITH, PAULA
SMITH AND JOYCE WALL
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CONGRA TULA TIONS
JOHNSTON PINEY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
On Your 108 Years
"MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU"
FROM THE
j.P.G. GOSPEL CHORUS
PAST AND PRESENT MEMBERS AND ERIENDS
(Celebrated their first choir reunion on December 6, 1987)
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Welcome To
Johnston Piney Grove
Missionary Baptist Church
4262 Barbour Mill Road
Clayton, North Carolina 27520
Rev Joseph R. Rogers, Sr. , Pastor
Joseph R. Rogers, Sr
1208 Bentley Drive
Raleigh, N. C. 27610
Home: 821-7092 Office: 553-4371
Pastor
Deacon Board
Deacon Emeritus C. Alexander Tomltnson
George A. Tomltnson, Chairman
Donzell Williamson, Co-chairman
Robert R. Smith Michael Barnes
Willie J. Holder Laurence Cotton, Jr.
Church Office
553-5056
Lee V. Clemmons Church Clerk
Mrs. Janice D. Smith Assistant Clerk
Church Calendar
Sunday School 9:45 Worship Service 11:00
Senior Choir Mon. {before 1st & 3rd Sunday) 7:30
Gospel Choir Tuesday 7:30
Youth Choir Wed. (after 2nd Si 4th Sunday) 7:00
Ushers Fn. (before 1st Sunday) 7:00
Deacons and Trustees Fn. (before 1st Sun.) 7:00
Church Conference Fri. (before 1st Sun.) 8:00
Prayer Service Wed. (after 1st and 3rd Sun.) 7:30
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