Deborah Outlaw1 
F, #21361
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Mary Hoffler1 
F, #21362, b. circa 1758, d. circa 1799
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | circa 1758 | Mary Hoffler was born circa 1758 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| | She was the daughter of Hance Hofflar and Mary Garrett.1 |
| Marriage* | circa 1774 | Mary Hoffler married Unknown Garrett circa 1774 at North Carolina, United States .1 |
| Death* | circa 1799 | Mary Hoffler died circa 1799 at Gates, Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
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Unknown Garrett1 
M, #21363
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Unknown Blanchard1 
F, #21364
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Penelope Hayes1 
F, #21365
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Mary Hoffler1 
F, #21366, b. circa 1784
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | circa 1784 | Mary Hoffler was born circa 1784 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1,2 |
| | She was the daughter of Thomas Hoffler and Deborah Garrett.1 |
| Marriage* | Jun 16, 1804 | Mary Hoffler married John Davis on Jun 16, 1804 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| Marriage* | May 12, 1829 | Mary Hoffler married Demsey Blanchard on May 12, 1829 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1,2 |
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John Davis1 
M, #21367
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Demsey Blanchard1 
M, #21368, b. circa 1791, d. circa 1870
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | circa 1791 | Demsey Blanchard was born circa 1791 at North Carolina, United States .2 |
| Name Variation | circa 1791 | He was also known as Dempsey Blanchard.3 |
| Marriage* | May 12, 1829 | He married Mary Hoffler, daughter of Thomas Hoffler and Deborah Garrett, on May 12, 1829 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1,2 |
| Death* | circa 1870 | Demsey Blanchard died circa 1870 at North Carolina, United States .2 |
Citations
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William Hoffler1 
M, #21369, b. circa 1790, d. circa 1850
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | circa 1790 | William Hoffler was born circa 1790 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| | He was the son of Thomas Hoffler and Deborah Garrett.1 |
| Marriage* | Mar 6, 1817 | William Hoffler married Julia Lassiter on Mar 6, 1817 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| Death* | circa 1850 | William Hoffler died circa 1850 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .2 |
Citations
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Julia Lassiter1 
F, #21370, b. circa 1792, d. circa 1880
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | circa 1792 | Julia Lassiter was born circa 1792 at North Carolina, United States . |
| Marriage* | Mar 6, 1817 | She married William Hoffler, son of Thomas Hoffler and Deborah Garrett, on Mar 6, 1817 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| Death* | circa 1880 | Julia Lassiter died circa 1880 at North Carolina, United States . |
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Hance Hoffler1 
M, #21371, b. circa 1787, d. circa 1847
Chronological Events
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| Marriage* | | Hance Hoffler married Elizabeth Minshew at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| Birth* | circa 1787 | Hance Hoffler was born circa 1787 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| | He was the son of Thomas Hoffler and Deborah Garrett.1 |
| Marriage* | Sep 19, 1806 | Hance Hoffler married Elizabeth Barbee on Sep 19, 1806 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| Death* | circa 1847 | Hance Hoffler died circa 1847 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
Citations
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Elizabeth Barbee1 
F, #21372
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Elizabeth Minshew1 
F, #21373, b. Feb 1, 1796, d. Nov 15, 1870
Chronological Events
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| Marriage* | | Elizabeth Minshew married Hance Hoffler, son of Thomas Hoffler and Deborah Garrett, at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| Birth* | Feb 1, 1796 | Elizabeth Minshew was born on Feb 1, 1796 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .2 |
| Death* | Nov 15, 1870 | She died on Nov 15, 1870, at age 74 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .2 |
Citations
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Garrett Hoffler1 
M, #21374, b. circa 1794, d. circa 1834
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | circa 1794 | Garrett Hoffler was born circa 1794 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| | He was the son of Thomas Hoffler and Deborah Garrett.1 |
| Marriage* | Feb 6, 1818 | Garrett Hoffler married Leah Hill on Feb 6, 1818 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| Death* | circa 1834 | Garrett Hoffler died circa 1834 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
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Leah Hill1 
F, #21375
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William A. Hoffler1

M, #21376, b. circa 1832, d. Oct 14, 1862
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | circa 1832 | William A. Hoffler was born circa 1832 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| | He was the son of William Hoffler and Julia Lassiter.1 |
| Death* | Oct 14, 1862 | William A. Hoffler died on Oct 14, 1862 at Petersburg, City of Petersburg, Virginia, United States .2 |
| Burial* | Oct 24, 1862 | He was buried on Oct 24, 1862 at Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, City of Petersburg, Virginia, United States . Find A Grave Memorial# 104665576.3 |
Military* | | Listed as a Military Veteran who served in wartime combat in the Confederate side of the Civil War. |
Citations
- [S4] Lassiter Reunion Disk, Compiler: Fred Rea Lassiter (Deceased).
- [S816] Site - FamilySearch.org - International Genealogical Index (R).
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Wright Charles Hoffler1

M, #21377, b. Sep 29, 1835, d. Sep 29, 1911
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | Sep 29, 1835 | Wright Charles Hoffler was born on Sep 29, 1835 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| | He was the son of William Hoffler and Julia Lassiter.1 |
| Milit-Beg* | Feb 18, 1862 | Wright Charles Hoffler began military service on Feb 18, 1862 at North Carolina, United States . |
| Milit-End* | Jul 19, 1862 | He ended military service on Jul 19, 1862 at Fort Campbell, Christian County, Kentucky, United States ; from chronic rheumatism.2 |
| Marriage* | Apr 16, 1872 | He married Martha Unknown on Apr 16, 1872 at United States .1 |
| Death* | Sep 29, 1911 | Wright Charles Hoffler died on Sep 29, 1911, at age 76 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States . |
| Burial* | Oct 1, 1911 | He was buried on Oct 1, 1911 at Gatesville Cemetery, Gatesville, Gates County, North Carolina, United States . Find A Grave Memorial# 15852892.2 |
Military* | | Listed as a Military Veteran who served in wartime combat in the Confederate side of the Civil War. |
Citations
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Martha Unknown1 
F, #21378, b. Jun 16, 1829, d. Jul 1, 1911
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | Jun 16, 1829 | Martha Unknown was born on Jun 16, 1829 at South Carolina, United States . |
| Marriage* | Apr 16, 1872 | She married Wright Charles Hoffler, son of William Hoffler and Julia Lassiter, on Apr 16, 1872 at United States .1 |
| Death* | Jul 1, 1911 | Martha Unknown died on Jul 1, 1911, at age 82 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States . |
| Burial* | Jul 3, 1911 | She was buried on Jul 3, 1911 at Gatesville Cemetery, Gatesville, Gates County, North Carolina, United States . Find A Grave Memorial# 95447853.2 |
Citations
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Charles Warren Lassiter1 
M, #21379, b. Aug 20, 1867, d. Jun 23, 1954
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | Aug 20, 1867 | Charles Warren Lassiter was born on Aug 20, 1867 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| | He was the son of George Augustus Lassiter and Armesia Hofler.1 |
| Death* | Jun 23, 1954 | Charles Warren Lassiter died on Jun 23, 1954, at age 86 at Hunters Mill, Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
Citations
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Danette Julia Lassiter1 
F, #21380, b. Apr 1, 1873, d. Jul 21, 1965
Family | Willis Woodley Hofler b. Oct 24, 1868, d. Jun 17, 1948 |
| Children | - Martin Luther Hofler2 b. Mar 3, 1893, d. Sep 11, 1952
- Richard Kirkland Hofler2 b. Dec 4, 1897, d. Feb 14, 1940
- Ann Brooks Hofler2 b. Jul 9, 1901, d. Feb 12, 1992
- Lucille Woodley Hofler2 b. Nov 23, 1903, d. Jun 5, 1991
- Elsie Corene Hofler2 b. Jun 15, 1906, d. Feb 29, 1992
- Julia Davette Hofler4 b. Oct 4, 1909
- William Curtis Hofler4 b. Jul 7, 1913, d. Mar 25, 2005
- Unnamed Hofler5 b. Sep 20, 1915, d. Sep 20, 1915
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Chronological Events
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| Birth* | Apr 1, 1873 | Danette Julia Lassiter was born on Apr 1, 1873 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| | She was the daughter of George Augustus Lassiter and Armesia Hofler.1 |
| Name Variation | Apr 1, 1873 | Danette Julia Lassiter was also known as Davette Julia Lassiter.2 |
| Marriage* | Jun 12, 1892 | She married Willis Woodley Hofler, son of William Alfred Hofler and Frances Bagley, on Jun 12, 1892.2 |
| Death* | Jul 21, 1965 | Danette Julia Lassiter died on Jul 21, 1965, at age 92 at Virginia, United States .3 |
| Burial* | Jul 24, 1965 | She was buried on Jul 24, 1965 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, City of Norfolk, Virginia, United States . Find A Grave Memorial# 79103771.3 |
Citations
- [S802] Site - Ancestry.com.
- [S4] Lassiter Reunion Disk, Compiler: Fred Rea Lassiter (Deceased).
- [S80] Gravestones, online at findagrave.com.
- [S51] Social Security Death Index (SSDI) (1935-2014),.
- [S4082] North Carolina - Death Record - Ancestry.com, online at Ancestry.com.
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Annie Rena Lorrine Lassiter1 
F, #21382, b. Apr 1, 1876, d. Jan 6, 1968
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | Apr 1, 1876 | Annie Rena Lorrine Lassiter was born on Apr 1, 1876 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| | She was the daughter of George Augustus Lassiter and Armesia Hofler.1 |
| Death* | Jan 6, 1968 | Annie Rena Lorrine Lassiter died on Jan 6, 1968, at age 91 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina, United States , under spouce's name Walker, Howard V.1 |
| Burial* | Jan 8, 1968 | She was buried on Jan 8, 1968 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, City of Norfolk, Virginia, United States . Find A Grave Memorial# 197240282.2 |
Citations
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Asa G. Hofler1 
M, #21383, b. Jun 20, 1814, d. circa Jul, 1859
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | Jun 20, 1814 | Asa G. Hofler was born on Jun 20, 1814 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .2 |
| | He was the son of Hance Hoffler and Elizabeth Barbee.1 |
| Marriage* | May 3, 1840 | Asa G. Hofler married Sarah Welch on May 3, 1840 at Chowan County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| Death* | circa Jul, 1859 | Asa G. Hofler died circa Jul, 1859 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| Burial* | circa Jul, 1859 | He was buried circa Jul, 1859 at Unknown Cemetery, Mintonsville, Gates County, North Carolina, United States .3 |
Citations
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Sarah Welch1 
F, #21384, b. circa May, 1818
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | circa May, 1818 | Sarah Welch was born circa May, 1818 at North Carolina, United States .1 |
| Marriage* | May 3, 1840 | She married Asa G. Hofler, son of Hance Hoffler and Elizabeth Barbee, on May 3, 1840 at Chowan County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
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Ida M. Matthews1 
F, #21385, b. Aug 7, 1923, d. Aug 14, 2007
Chronological Events
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| Marriage* | | Ida M. Matthews married Willie Hurley Hofler Jr., son of Willie Hurley Hofler and Lucy Wiggins Byrum.1 |
| Birth* | Aug 7, 1923 | Ida M. Matthews was born on Aug 7, 1923 at Perquimans County, North Carolina, United States .2 |
| Death* | Aug 14, 2007 | She died on Aug 14, 2007, at age 84 at Kill Devil Hills, Dare County, North Carolina, United States , at home.2 |
| Obituary | Aug 15, 2007 | OBITUARY: KILL DEVIL HILLS - Ida Mathews Hofler, 84, died Aug. 14, 2007, at her residence. Mrs. Hofler was born in Perquimans County, North Carolina, and was a homemaker. She was a member of Manteo First Assembly of God, the United Methodist Women and loved visiting shut-ins. Mrs. Hofler was the daughter of the late Will and Gertrude Mathews.
Mrs. Hofler is survived by her husband, Willy Hurley Hofler Jr. of the residence; two daughters, Linda Tillett of Manteo and Betty Perry of Nashville, Tenn; a sister, Annie May Baker of Elizabeth City; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held in Manteo First Assembly of God, Thursday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Ron Denham officiating. Burial will be in the Manteo Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Twiford Funeral Home, Manteo, today from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations designated for Missions c/o Manteo First Assembly of God, P.O. Box 785, Manteo, NC 27954.
Twiford Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register.
Published in The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) - Wednesday, August 15, 2007.2 |
| Burial* | Aug 16, 2007 | She was buried on Aug 16, 2007 at Manteo Cemetery, Manteo, Dare County, North Carolina, United States . Find A Grave Memorial# 106023664.3 |
Citations
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John Elmer Perry Jr.1

M, #21386, b. Jan 21, 1921, d. Mar 18, 1962
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | Jan 21, 1921 | John Elmer Perry Jr. was born on Jan 21, 1921 at Chowan County, North Carolina, United States . |
| Marriage* | circa 1939 | He married Elizabeth Margaret Hofler, daughter of Willie Hurley Hofler and Lucy Wiggins Byrum, circa 1939.1 |
| Death* | Mar 18, 1962 | John Elmer Perry Jr. died on Mar 18, 1962, at age 41 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina, United States . |
| Burial* | Mar 21, 1962 | He was buried on Mar 21, 1962 at Ballards Bridge Baptist Church Cemetery, Tyner, Chowan County, North Carolina, United States . Find A Grave Memorial# 15864485.2 |
Military * | | Listed as a Military Veteran who served in wartime combat in World War 2. |
Citations
- [S4] Lassiter Reunion Disk, Compiler: Fred Rea Lassiter (Deceased).
- [S80] Gravestones, online at findagrave.com.
- [S732] Personal Knowledge - Lassiter, Mary Evelyn.
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Alton G. Elmore1

M, #21387
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Nell Hofler1 
F, #21388, b. May 8, 1923, d. Jul 6, 1989
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | May 8, 1923 | Nell Hofler was born on May 8, 1923 at Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| | She was the daughter of Willie Hurley Hofler and Lucy Wiggins Byrum.1 |
| Death* | Jul 6, 1989 | Nell Hofler died on Jul 6, 1989, at age 66 at Sunbury, Gates County, North Carolina, United States .1 |
| Obituary | Jul 7, 1989 | OBITUARY: SUNBURY, N.C. - Nell Hofler, 66, of Route 1, a retired bank manager, died July 6, 1989, in an Edenton hospital. Miss Hofler, a native of Gates County, was retired manager of the Gates Branch of First Citizens Bank. She was a member of Damascus Christian Church. Survivors include two sisters, Elizabeth Elmore of Edenton and Marie Hofler of Sunbury; and two brothers, W. H. Hofler Jr. of Williamston and Willard Hofler of Elizabeth City. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday in Damascus Christian Church Cemetery by Dr. Kenneth Word and the Rev. Riddick Pearce. Twiford's Memorial Chapel, Elizabeth City, is in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Virginian-Pilot - July 7, 1989.2 |
| Burial* | Jul 8, 1989 | She was buried on Jul 8, 1989 at Damascus Christian Church Cemetery, Sunbury, Gates County, North Carolina, United States . Find A Grave Memorial# 65582902.3  |
Citations
- [S4] Lassiter Reunion Disk, Compiler: Fred Rea Lassiter (Deceased).
- [S19] Obituary - Online, Newspaper or Funeral Home.
- [S80] Gravestones, online at findagrave.com.
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Jobie Willard Hofler1 
M, #21389, b. Mar 30, 1925, d. Oct 3, 2019
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | Mar 30, 1925 | Jobie Willard Hofler was born on Mar 30, 1925 at Sunbury, Gates County, North Carolina, United States . |
| | He was the son of Willie Hurley Hofler and Lucy Wiggins Byrum.1 |
| Marriage* | after 1975 | Jobie Willard Hofler married Naomi Blanchard after 1975.1 |
| Death* | Oct 3, 2019 | Jobie Willard Hofler died on Oct 3, 2019, at age 94 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina, United States .2 |
| Obituary | Oct 5, 2019 | OBITUARY: Jobie Willard Hofler, age 94, of Elizabeth City, NC died Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
Willard was born in Sunbury, NC and was the son of the late Willie H. and Lucy Byrum Hofler.
Willard served two years in the Army’s 4th Infantry Division during World War II with some service in Belgium and Germany. He was also employed by the U. S. Postal Service as a rural carrier for 37 years. Willard was a charter member of the Sunbury Fire Department. Willard was a humble man, but he achieved much in his lifetime. He was an original Renaissance man – he could do anything. He spent 19 years building a Falco airplane, his sister, Marie, at his side as his helper. At the age of 80, he flew the plane in the 99th celebration of the Wright Brothers first flight as the oldest pilot. He also rebuilt a 26 foot boat, making it into a 32 foot boat.
He was predeceased in May by his wife of 38 years, Naomi Bagley Hofler.
He was also predeceased by his brother, Willie H. Hofler, Jr. and his sisters, Marie and Nell Hofler and Elizabeth H. Elmore.
He is survived by his stepsons, R. E. Bagley, III and wife Lois of Asheboro, NC, Perry Bagley and wife Dr. Rebecca C. Bagley of Winterville, NC, Cecil Bagley, Sr. and wife Karen of Sunbury, NC; three stepdaughters, Dr. Alline B. Chauncey of Washington, NC, Nancy B. Furlough and husband Chris Furlough of Washington, NC, Brenda B. Sharpe and husband Rear Admiral (retired) Clifford Sharpe, Sr. of Southern Pines, NC; fifteen grandchildren; and sixteen great grandchildren. He is also survived by nieces, Jennette Floyd of Hobbsville, NC and Carol Bass and husband Ronnie Bass of Edenton, NC, and very special friends, Ellen Willard and husband Charles Willard of Greensboro, NC.
A family graveside service will be held at Warwick Baptist Church. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Dr., Greenville, NC 27834 or the American Heart Association, 3131 RDU Center Dr., Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560, or to the charity of one’s choice. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is serving the Hofler family.
Published by the Twiford Funeral Home.3 |
| Burial* | | He was buried at Warwick Baptist Church Cemetery, Chowan, Chowan County, North Carolina, United States . Find A Grave Memorial# 203532016.2 |
Citations
- [S4] Lassiter Reunion Disk, Compiler: Fred Rea Lassiter (Deceased).
- [S80] Gravestones, online at findagrave.com.
- [S19] Obituary - Online, Newspaper or Funeral Home.
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Naomi Blanchard1 
F, #21390, b. circa 1925, d. May 28, 2019
Chronological Events
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| Birth* | circa 1925 | Naomi Blanchard was born circa 1925 at Hobbsville, Gates County, North Carolina, United States . |
| Marriage* | Jun 11, 1948 | She married Rollache Erastus Bagley Jr., son of Rollache Erastus Bagley Sr. and Eunice Alline Hofler, on Jun 11, 1948 at Gatesville, Gates County, North Carolina, United States .2 |
| Marriage* | after 1975 | Naomi Blanchard married Jobie Willard Hofler, son of Willie Hurley Hofler and Lucy Wiggins Byrum, after 1975.1 |
| Death* | May 28, 2019 | Naomi Blanchard died on May 28, 2019 at Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina, United States , at home.3 |
| Obituary | May 29, 2019 | OBITUARY: Naomi Blanchard Bagley Hofler, age 93, of Bayshore Drive, Elizabeth City, NC died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Hofler was born in Hobbsville, NC and was the daughter of the late Perry and Lillian Brinkley Blanchard. A 1947 Cumma Sum Laude graduate of East Carolina Teachers College, now East Carolina University, she retired in 1989, after teaching high school business education thirty years, most of this time in Gates County. In 2011 she was inducted as a member of the Educators Hall of Fame East Carolina University in recognition of long-standing commitment and dedication to the field of education.Naomi’s life was filled with love and adventure. Whether it was a trip in Willard’s private plane or a drive in the country, she was always ready to go. The consummate Southern lady, she handled whatever life dealt her with grace and style. She will be missed by all who knew her.She was predeceased by her first husband, R. E. Bagley, Jr. Surviving are her husband, J. Willard Hofler of Elizabeth City, NC; three sons, R. E. Bagley, III and wife Lois of Asheboro, NC, Perry Bagley and wife Dr. Rebecca C. Bagley of Winterville, NC; Cecil Bagley, Sr. and wife Karen of Sunbury, NC; three daughters, Dr. Alline B. Chauncey and husband Dr. William E. Chauncey of Washington, NC, Nancy B. Furlough and husband Chris Furlough of Washington, NC, Brenda B. Sharpe and husband Rear Admiral Clifford Sharpe, Sr. of Southern Pines, NC; fifteen grandchildren, Kelly Riddick Aaron, Todd Riddick, Lauren Furlough Sorenson, Leigh Furlough, Carrie Bagley Stapleton, Emily Bagley Jolley, Melissa Bagley, Perry Brad Bagley, Sara Bagley Michelsen, Jeff Bagley, Erin Sharpe Lekavich, Clifford Sharpe, Jr., Kelsey Sharpe, C. J. Bagley, and Morgan Bagley Spence; sixteen great grandchildren, Zoe Aaron, Sophia Naomi Aaron, Maxwell Aaron, Raegan Sorenson, Sawyer Riddick, Kesler Riddick, Smith Stapleton, Zack Stapleton, Believe Stapleton, Madeline Jolley, Olivia Jolley, Ryan Michelsen, Greg Lekavich, Jr., Anderson Bagley, Bennett Bagley and Owen Bagley; a sister, Ruth B. Brinkley of Suffolk, VA; and lots of loving nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at Warwick Baptist Church Cemetery on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Pastor Mark Wethington. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 930-B Wellness Dr., Greenville, NC 27834 or the American Heart Association, 3131 RDU Center Dr., Suite 100, Morrisville, NC 27560. Twiford Funeral Home, 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is assisting the Hofler family. Online memorial condolences may be sent to the family at www.TwifordFH.com.
Published in: The Virginian-Pilot from May 29, 2019 to May 31, 2019.3 |
| Burial* | May 30, 2019 | She was buried on May 30, 2019 at Warwick Baptist Church Cemetery, Chowan County, North Carolina, United States . Find A Grave Memorial# 199560263.4 |
Citations
- [S4] Lassiter Reunion Disk, Compiler: Fred Rea Lassiter (Deceased).
- [S802] Site - Ancestry.com.
- [S19] Obituary - Online, Newspaper or Funeral Home.
- [S80] Gravestones, online at findagrave.com.
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