William Thomas Powell

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History of the Poteat One-Room School (Caswell County, North Carolina.

William married Virginia Susan Mitchell. Virginia (daughter of James Grasty Mitchell and Mary Susan Powell) was born on 20 Mar 1885; died on 20 Jul 1953; was buried in Purley United Methodist Church (Caswell County, North Carolina). [Group Sheet]

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Dailey School 1919

This old picture is of the Dailey School, which was originally located adjoining the J. H. Dailey Farm 1.5 miles west of Blanch [Caswell County, North Carolina]. The picture was take in 1919. Those shown in the picture are (front row, left to right) Ruth Hyler, Garnet Powell, Ralph Harrison, Frank Powell, Jeanette Harrelson Mobley (deceased), Ardie Hyler, John Harrelson, and Charlie Hyler.

Second row: Fannie Harrelson, James Watkins, Evelyn Bradner Moorefield, Rebecca Moore (deceased), and Claude Hyler.

In the rear is Miss Fannie Sue Wilson, teacher.

The old picture was contributed by Mr. I. G. Dailey of Blanch, who also presented a letter dated February 17, 1919, which wa written to Miss Wilson from M. J. H. Dailey, member of the school committee. The letter is as follows: "Dear Miss Wilson, I saw Mr. Watkins this morning and he said the thought you would take this school. If you will take it, we would be glad to have you teach for us. Signed, J. H. Dailey."

Frank married Virginia Henderson. Virginia was born on 21 Dec 1919; died on 25 Mar 2001. [Group Sheet]

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Helen Pearl Powell (1921-2011)


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May 17, 2011 - 05:59:28 pm CDT. Yanceyville (Caswell County, North Carolina) - Helen Pearl Powell Hodges, 90, formerly of 169 Oak Tree St., passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Brian Health and Rehabilitation Facility, following a long period of declining health. She was born in Caswell County April 23, 1921 to William Thomas Powell and Sue Mitchell Powell. Funeral Services were held Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11 a.m. at Prospect United Methodist Church, conducted by Rev. David Grissom Interment followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Hodges was a native of the Purley Community and was married in 1943 to Roy Irvin "Jiggs" Hodges for 49 years. They later moved to Yanceyville. She had been a resident of the Alzheimer's unit of the Brian Health and Rehabilitation Facility for the past five years. She was a homemaker and a member of Prospect United Methodist Church, where she had served as a Sunday School Teacher, in the children's department and was active in the United Methodist Women's organization, and was awarded a lifetime membership for service. As a member of the Rose Garden Club of Yanceyville, she held numerous positions during a span of years in the 1950s and 1960s. Mrs. Hodges held the position of Registrar for Yanceyville voting precinct for 20 years. She acquired a reputation for outstanding culinary skills as her luscious homemade layer cakes and pies were always in demand. Dining in her home was always a memorable occasion for guests.

The family wants to acknowledge the dedicated Staff of the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation Facility of Yanceyville and Community Home Care and Hospice. Survivors are son William Irvin "Billy" Hodges, daughter-in-law Brenda Wood Hodges, granddaughter Laura Beth Hodges Calhoun and grandson-in-law Jared Calhoun, and two sisters-in-law, Jeannine Hodges of Reidsville and Naomi Hodges of Fort Pierce, Fla. In addition to her parents, her husband Roy Irvin "Jiggs" Hodges, brothers, Frank Powell, William "Bill" Powell, Fred Powell, and sisters Garnett P. Brooks and Mary Mitchell P. Wellens predeceased her. The family received friends immediately following the committal service in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Prospect United Methodist Church, c/o Bobby Brewer, P.O. Box 58, Yanceyville, NC 27379. Harrelson Funeral Service is assisting the Hodges family with arrangements.

Source: The Caswell Messenger (Yanceyville, North Carolina), 18 May 2011.

Helen married Roy Irvin Hodges. Roy was born on 18 Apr 1918; died on 17 Dec 1992; was buried in Prospect United Methodist Church (Caswell County, North Carolina). [Group Sheet]