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     Edith Lorayne Merritt Edith Merritt Kelley, 94, of Cary, formerly of Morrow, GA, died Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Waltonwood Assisted Living in Cary. Edith was born November 13, 1918 in Germanton, NC to the late Charles and Laura Pointexter Merritt. She was a graduate of Germanton High School and was employed as an office manager in a physician's office for over 30 years in Forest Park, GA. Edith moved to Cary in 1991 to be near family. She attended First United Methodist Church in Cary. Edith was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Kelley Jr; daughters, Lorayne Kelley Bigham; and Nancy Kelley Sims; sisters, Mary Flynt; and Frankye Rutlan; and brothers, Robert and Bright Merritt. She is survived by her daughter, Jacque K. Davis and her husband, Boe of Cary; son-in-laws, Dick Bigham of Charlotte; and Paul Sims of Franklin, TN; 9 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren. Burial will follow at a later date in Sherwood Memorial Park.² She was buried at Sherwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 6841 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, Clayton Co., Georgia.² She was born on November 13, 1918 at Germanton, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.² As of December 27, 1937,her married name was Kelley.¹ She married George Lee Kelley Jr., son of George Lee Kelley Sr. and Elsie Peatross Eanes, on December 27, 1937 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,2,3 Edith Lorayne Merritt died on June 8, 2013 at Cary, Wake Co., North Carolina, at age 94.²

     Her Social Security Number was 254-56-3474.⁵ Lorayne Kelley was born on July 1, 1938 at York, York Co., Pennsylvania.^4,5,6,2 As of circa 1956,her married name was Bigham.⁴ She married Dick Schoppert Bigham Jr. circa 1956.⁴ Lorayne Kelley died on August 10, 2002 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 64.^4,7,5,6 She Lorayne K. Bigham, went to be with the Lord on August 10, 2002. She was born in York, PA in 1938. She was the daughter of Edith M. Kelley and the late Capt. George Lee Kelley, Jr. of Winston Salem, NC. Lorayne is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dick S. Bigham, Jr., sons; Lee Bigham and wife Linda, Mike Bigham and wife Jane, daughter, Karen L. Glover and husband Mike, mother; Edith M. Kelley, sister; Jacque K. Davis and husband M.E. Davis, Jr. She was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy K. Sims. Lorayne retired for Harris Teeter Corps. after 14 years of service. She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and an active member of the Unity Sunday School Class. on August 13, 2002.⁴

     Nancy Kelley was buried at Sherwood Memorial Park and Mausoleum, 6841 Tara Boulevard, Jonesboro, Clayton Co., Georgia.³ Her Social Security Number was 255-70-6798.⁷ Her married name was Sims.⁶ She married Clarence Paul Sims Jr.^2,6 Nancy Kelley was born on October 19, 1945 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,3,7,8 She died on June 20, 1994 at Franklin, Williamson Co., Tennessee, at age 48.^3,6,7 She Nancy Kelley Sims, 48, Franklin, a homemaker, died yesterday at home. Survivors: husband, C. Paul Sims Jr; son, Greg Sims; daughter, Laura Sims, both Franklin; mother, Edith M. Kelley, Cary, N.C; sisters, Lorayne Bigham, Charlotte, N.C., and Jacque Davis, Cary. on June 21, 1994.⁶

     David Bennett Medlin was buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, 9090 Highway 10, Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.¹ He married Laura Sims, daughter of Clarence Paul Sims Jr. and Nancy Kelley.¹ David Bennett Medlin was born on April 26, 1978 at Nashville, Davidson Co., Tennessee.² He died on September 22, 2017 at Pennsylvania at age 39.^1,2 He David Bennett Medlin, age 39, of Nashville, died suddenly on September 22 during an adventure race in Pennsylvania. David loved life and lived it deliberately. His greatest joys were his wife and three children and his large extended family. David loved everything outdoors—hunting, fishing, hiking, kayaking and biking. He was a self-taught guitarist and enjoyed picking and singing for family and friends. His quick wit and humor brought joy to all. David was a 1996 graduate of Battle Ground Academy. He was a top student, especially in Latin and English. He was a two-way starter on the 1995 undefeated state championship football team. He also loved performing in the school musicals. David went to Furman University on an ROTC scholarship and graduated in 2000. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Army and was named most outstanding soldier in his ROTC class. He graduated from Ranger School and joined the 101st Airborne. He was with the 101st in the initial invasion of Iraq and served there from 2003 to 2004, earning the Bronze Star Medal. He left the Army with the rank of Major. David then joined Target Corporation distribution center management in Indiana and Illinois. He next moved to corporate headquarters in Minneapolis. While there he enjoyed entertaining veterans in hospitals. Most recently, David was VP of Distribution Operations for Tractor Supply Company in Brentwood. David was an active member of the historic St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Franklin. He lived a wonderful life—fiercely loyal to family and faith and friends and country. He is survived by his wife, Laura Sims Medlin, and their children Piper, Deacon and Shelby, by his parents, Ron and Brenda Medlin, his sister Michelle (Michael) Hasty, parents-in-law Paul and Sharon Sims, brother-in- law Greg (Gina) Sims, and a well-loved extended family. Memorial donations may be made to Operation Stand Down Tennessee or Trout Unlimited. Committal will be held at Harpeth Hills Memorial Gardens, 9090 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN. on September 29, 2017.¹