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     Laura Ann Parker was born on June 21, 1855 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Parker and Judith M. Glover.^2,3
     Laura married Joseph Oliver Slade Jr., son of Joseph Slade and Judith Hodges, in 1878.^4,5 Laura died on October 11, 1931 at age 76.³ She was buried in Britton Cemetery, Rich Square, Northampton County, North Carolina.¹

     Mary Bathaby Peele was born on August 3, 1877 in North Carolina.^2,3 She was the daughter of William Daniel Peele and Martha Anne Spivey.⁴
     Mary married William Joseph Slade, son of Joseph Oliver Slade Jr. and Laura Ann Parker, on March 7, 1900 in Northampton County, North Carolina.⁵ Mary died on October 29, 1939 in Roanoke Twp, Northampton County, North Carolina, at age 62.³ She was buried in Town of Lasker Cemetery, Northampton County, North Carolina.³

Note: The obit of her daughter Essie gives her middle name as Bashford, rather than Bathaby as shown in son Joseph D Slade's obit.^1,6

     Charles Marshall Slade was born on November 20, 1920 in Guilford County, North Carolina.² He was the son of Walter Anderson Slade and Josephine Cobb Drake.³
     Charles married first Ella Louise Braswell, daughter of Robert Gurney Braswell and Hattie Mae Duke, on February 9, 1942 in Seaboard, Northampton County, North Carolina.^1,4
     Charles married second Nelda Martin.¹ Charles died on July 23, 2002 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, at age 81.¹ He was buried in Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Rich Square, Northampton County, North Carolina.¹ His obituary read as follows:

      RICH SQUARE — Mr. Charles Marshall Slade Sr., 81, died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at Albemarle Memorial Hospital in Elizabeth City.
     Mr. Slade was a member of Rich Square United Methodist Church. He served a tour of duty in the United States Navy where he spent five years on the U.S.S. Wyoming during World War II. He was very passionate and enthusiastic about the N.C. Senior Games, both supporting and participating in these games. He retired after working many years with the U.S. Postal Service in Rich Square.
     He was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine Drake Slade; his father, Walter Anderson Slade; his first wife, Louise Braswell Slade; one sister, Helen Moseley; and five brothers, Seth, Paul, Walter, Spurgeon and Hubert Slade.
     He is survived by his wife, Nelda Martin Slade; one daughter, Tamara Beamon and her husband, Keith, of Selma; one son, Charles M. Slade Jr. and his wife, Pam, of Rich Square; two brothers, Joe Slade of Jamestown, and Reuben Slade of Kernersville; three stepsons, Art Martin of Hampton, Va., and Lloyd Martin and Ed Martin, both of Jackson; five grandchildren; and six stepgrandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 25, at Rich Square United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Chuck Plowman and the Rev. Bennie Tripp officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Rich Square.
     Massey Funeral Home in Jackson is handling the arrangements, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m., today, July 24.⁵

     Essie Laura Slade was born on October 25, 1902 in Northampton County, North Carolina.^2,3 She was the daughter of William Joseph Slade and Mary Bathaby Peele.⁴
     Essie married Hardy Ellis Warren, son of Ellis Warren and Martha Nelson, in 1920.⁵ Essie died on November 27, 2004 in Jackson, Northampton County, North Carolina, at age 102.² She was buried in Town of Lasker Cemetery, Northampton County, North Carolina.⁶ Her obituary read as follows:

      Mrs. Essie Laura Slade Warren, 102, of Lasker, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2004, at her home. Mrs. Warren was born Oct. 25, 1902, in Northampton County, the daughter of the late William J. Slade and Mary Bashford Peele Slade and the wife of the late Hardy Ellis Warren. She was also preceded in death by a son, William Hardy Slade Warren; and a daughter, Martha Jeanette Warren Lassiter. She was a member of Lasker Baptist Church.

     She is survived by her daughter, Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Warren of Lasker and her son, Oliver C. Warren and his wife, Anne, of Norfolk, Va; three grandchildren, Kathy Warren Gibson, Janet Warren Shimanek and Becky Warren Edmonds; and three great-grandchildren, Justin Warren Shimanek, Lauren Elizabeth Gibson and JasonYoung.
     Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., today, Nov. 30, at Lasker Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ricky Barnes officiating. Burial will follow in Lasker Cemetery.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Lasker Baptist Church, Lasker NC 27845. Massey Funeral Home in Jackson is handling the arrangements.
     published Daily Herald (Roanoke Rapids, NC) - Tuesday, November 30, 2004.¹

     Hattie L. Slade was born in May, 1889 in Northampton County, North Carolina.² She was the daughter of Joseph Oliver Slade Jr. and Laura Ann Parker.²
     Hattie married William Thomas Edwards circa 1912.³
     Hattie married second John Loy Hutchinson on July 24, 1948 in Emporia, Greenville County, Virginia.⁴ Hattie died on September 2, 1963 at age 74.⁵ She was buried in Cedarwood Cemetery, Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina.⁵

     Helen Elizabeth Slade was born on April 24, 1917 in North Carolina.² She was the daughter of Walter Anderson Slade and Josephine Cobb Drake.³
     Helen married Percy Davis Moseley.⁴ Helen died on October 16, 1999 at age 82.^1,2 She was buried in Cedarwood Cemetery, Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina.² Her obituary read as follows:

      ROANOKE RAPIDS - Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Slade Moseley, 82, of 1308 Virginia Ave. died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999, at the home of her son, Donald H. Moseley, 1212 Carolina Ave., Roanoke Rapids.

Funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 1999 at East Tenth Street Church of Christ, with David Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Moseley was a native of Siler City, the daughter of the late Walter Anderson Slade and Josephine Drake Slade. She was the widow of Percy Davis Moseley. She was a former employee of J.P. Stevens & Co. and retired nurse with Halifax Memorial Hospital.

Surviving are son, Donald H. Moseley, Sr. and wife, Carol of Roanoke Rapids; two daughters, Carolyn M. Flynn and husband, Paige of Greensboro, Margaret M. Hudgins and husband, Johnnie of Mobjack, Va; four brothers, Walter Slade, Jr. of Greensboro, Charles Slade of Kitty Hawk, Joseph Slade of Jamestown, Reuben Slade of Kernersville; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Wrenn Funeral Home, Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Memorial donations may be made to East Tenth Street Church of Christ, 1207 East Tenth Street, Roanoke Rapids, N.C. 27870; or Home Health and Hospice of Halifax County, 1225 Julian R. Allsbrook Hwy., Roanoke Rapids, N.C. 27870.¹

     Herbert Oliver Slade was born on April 24, 1917 in Guilford County, North Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of Walter Anderson Slade and Josephine Cobb Drake.³ Herbert enlisted in the US Army on January 14, 1936 at age 18.^2,4 Herbert re-enlisted in US Air Force for Hawaiian Department on October 21, 1945 in Fort Bragg, Cumberland County, North Carolina, at age 28.⁵
     Herbert married Vera Ruth Free, daughter of James P. Free and Maggie Brady.⁶ His Social Security Card was issued 1954 in Texas.² Herbert was discharged on Apr 30, 1956 after 20 years military service.⁴ Herbert died on February 16, 1978 at age 60.^2,4 He was buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee.¹

     Joseph Daniel Slade went by Daniel Slade. He was born on April 19, 1905 in Northampton County, North Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of William Joseph Slade and Mary Bathaby Peele.³
     Joseph married Annie Lois Barnes, daughter of Richard Arthur Barnes and Laura Mae Woodruff, on March 31, 1926 in North Carolina.^4,5
     Joseph married Bessie L [?] circa 1928.⁶
     Joseph Daniel Slade registered for the draft for World War II in 1942, while living at Rich Square, Northampton County, North Carolina.² Joseph died on December 28, 1984 at age 79.¹ He was buried in Town of Lasker Cemetery, Northampton County, North Carolina.¹

     Joseph Oliver Slade Jr. was born on September 11, 1858 in Northampton County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Joseph Slade and Judith Hodges.¹
     Joseph married Laura Ann Parker, daughter of Joseph Parker and Judith M. Glover, in 1878.^1,2 Joseph died on October 15, 1946 at age 88.³ He was buried in Britton Cemetery, Rich Square, Northampton County, North Carolina.³

     Joseph Parker Slade was born on January 1, 1924 in Jamestown, Guilford County, North Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of Walter Anderson Slade and Josephine Cobb Drake.³ Joseph Parker Slade was registered for World War 2 draft in 1942 while living in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina.² When Joseph registered for the WW2 draft, he was living with his brother, Seth, at 806 Elam Avenue, Greensboro. He was unemployed.²
     Joseph married Emma Jane Lewis, daughter of Horace R. Lewis and Monnie Ridenhour, on August 21, 1948.^1,4 Joseph died on August 16, 2015 in Lake Placid, Highlands County, Florida, at age 91.¹ His obituary read as follows:

      Joseph Parker Slade, 91, of Lake Placid, FL, died peacefully on Sunday evening
August 16, 2015. Mr. Slade had been a resident of Lake Placid for twelve years and most recently a resident of Southern Lifestyles ALF.

He was born January 1, 1924 in Jamestown, NC, one of nine children of Josephine Drake and Walter A. Slade. Mr. Slade served his country in the US Navy during WWII and Korea with honors. After his discharge from the service, Mr. Slade resided in Jamestown 55 years, taught and coached at Jamestown School and was a member of Jamestown United Methodist Church. He worked many years in the furniture industry in High Point, North Carolina, and was a former co-owner of Disque Furniture Company. Traveling around the country and watching baseball and college basketball were major interests in his retirement years.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Jane Lewis Slade and is survived by his children Monnie S. Blesse (Fred)of Auberry, CA and Joe Slade, Jr., (Linda) of Ashe County, NC; four grandchildren, Andrew and Lindley Slade, Patrick and Danielle Rooney, and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a special friend, Geraldine Mrozka of Lake Placid, FL.

Family will receive visitors Saturday, August 22nd from 2 to 4 PM at Sechrest Funeral Service 1301 East Lexington Ave., High Point, NC 27262.

Donations in Mr. Slade’s memory may be made to Cornerstone Hospice,
45 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL or to the charity of the donors choice.¹

     Maggie Emily Slade was born on December 11, 1880 in Northampton County, North Carolina.^1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Oliver Slade Jr. and Laura Ann Parker.²
     Maggie married William Charleston Braswell on December 28, 1896 in North Carolina.³ Maggie died on February 16, 1927 in Hickory Mountain Twp, Chatham County, North Carolina, at age 46.² She was buried in Rives Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina.⁴

     Nancy Margaret Slade was known as Minnie. She was born on September 22, 1862 in Northampton County, Virginia.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Slade and Judith Hodges.¹ Nancy died circa 1906.¹ She did not marry.¹

     Paul Addison Slade was born on May 8, 1911 in Roanoke Rapides, Halifax County, North Carolina.^2,1 He was the son of Walter Anderson Slade and Josephine Cobb Drake.³ Paul Addison Slade was New Tag on February 5, 1917 in North Carolina.⁴ He enlisted in the US Army on September 23, 1935.²
     Paul married Sara J. Voyles, daughter of Alford Doris Voyles and Eliza Jane Trantham.¹ Paul was discharged from the US Army Nov 13, 1945 and then later that same month on Nov 29, re-enlisted for a tour with the Army Corps of Engineers in Hawaii.¹
Paul retired from the military on Feb 28, 1957.² Paul died on July 15, 1980 at age 69.² He was buried in Beaufort National Cemetery, Beaufort County, South Carolina.⁵

     Reuben Eugene Slade was born on February 26, 1929 in Guilford County, North Carolina.¹ He was the son of Walter Anderson Slade and Josephine Cobb Drake.²
     Reuben Eugene Slade registered for the draft for World War II in 1947, while living at Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina.¹
     Reuben married Frances Jeannette Fontaine on June 6, 1956 in Kernersville, Forsyth County, North Carolina,^3,4, the daughter of Frances Jeannette Fontaine & George Kerner Fontaine.⁴ Reuben died on February 11, 2011 in Kernersville, North Carolina, at age 81. His obituary read as follows:

      KERNERSVILLE - Mr. Reuben Eugene Slade, 81, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2011. A Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Kernersville Moravian Historic Chapel in Kernersville. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Kernersville Moravian Church Parrish Nursing Fund, at 504 South Main Street Kernersville, NC 27284. Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the Slade family.
Winston-Salem Journal (NC) - Monday, February 14, 2011.⁵

     Seth Cobb Slade was born on October 30, 1908 in Northampton County, North Carolina.^2,1,3 He was the son of Walter Anderson Slade and Josephine Cobb Drake.⁴
     Seth married Elsie Hoffman, daughter of Myron Allen Hoffman and Mary Elizabeth Woodward.⁵ Seth died on July 27, 1979 at age 70.^2,1 He was buried in Guilford Memorial Park, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina.¹

     Spurgeon Drake Slade was born on March 4, 1919 in Guilford County, North Carolina.^2,3 He was the son of Walter Anderson Slade and Josephine Cobb Drake.³
     Spurgeon married Ruth Jan Squire, daughter of Alfred Edward Squire and Mattie Storms, on February 22, 1949 in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina.¹ Ruth had been married to a Mr. Van Tassel prior to her marriage to Spurgeon. Spurgeon Drake Slade and Ruth Jan Squire were divorced in 1953 in Brevard County, Florida.⁴ Ruth apparently married twice more after divorcing Spurgeon. She is listed Dec 1964 as Ruth Jan Jenkins and in Mar 1977 and Feb 1994 as Ruth J. Mooney. Ruth died in Dec 1994.
     Spurgeon married second Joyce Marie Crouch, daughter of Carl J. Crouch and Kate Clara Phillips, circa 1955.⁵ Spurgeon died on January 25, 1994 in Roanoke Rapides, Halifax County, North Carolina, at age 74.²

     Walter Anderson Slade Jr. was born on July 29, 1913 in North Carolina.^2,3 He was the son of Walter Anderson Slade and Josephine Cobb Drake.⁴
     Walter married Ethel Cox, daughter of Edward Cox and Oda Lee.⁵ Walter died on September 21, 2000 in Summerfield, Guilford County, North Carolina, at age 87.^2,1 His obituary read as follows:

      SUMMERFIELD - Mr. Walter Anderson Slade Jr., 87, of 3396 Travers Court, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2000, at his home.

Mr. Slade was a native of Greensboro and was a retired employee of Lorillard, retiring with 21 years of service. He was of the Methodist faith.

He is survived by his daughters, Tamela Slade Harris of the home, and Patricia Slade Radford of Marietta, Ga; brothers, Charles M. Slade Sr. of Rich Square, Joe P. Slade of Jamestown and Reuben E. Slade of Kernersville; three grandchildren, Lisa Tanner Kirk of Jamestown, W. Blanton Radford Jr. of Decatur, Ga., and Lee P. Radford of Marietta, Ga; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. published in Greensboro News & Record (NC) - Friday, September 22, 2000.¹

     Walter Anderson Slade was born in December, 1886 in Northampton County, North Carolina. [his grave marker shows Dec 23, 1883]^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Oliver Slade Jr. and Laura Ann Parker.¹
     Walter married Josephine Cobb Drake, daughter of John C. Drake and Roberta Cobb, circa 1907.³
     Walter married second Lola Crowell Lynch, daughter of David Crocket Lynch, on July 3, 1959 in North Carolina.⁴ Walter died on April 2, 1975 at age 88.² He was buried in Britton Cemetery, Rich Square, Northampton County, North Carolina.²

     William Joseph Slade was born on February 17, 1879 in Northampton County, North Carolina.^1,2 He was the son of Joseph Oliver Slade Jr. and Laura Ann Parker.²
     William married Mary Bathaby Peele, daughter of William Daniel Peele and Martha Anne Spivey, on March 7, 1900 in North Carolina.³ William Joseph Slade was listed as Willie Joseph on his WW1 Draft Registration Card. He was registered for the military draft in World War I on September 12, 1918 in Rich Square, Northampton County, North Carolina.⁴ William died on August 7, 1950 in Roanoke Rapides, Halifax County, North Carolina, at age 71² and was buried in Halifax County, North Carolina.²

     Hardy Ellis Warren was born on February 13, 1897 in North Carolina.² He was the son of Ellis Warren and Martha Nelson.²
     Hardy married Essie Laura Slade, daughter of William Joseph Slade and Mary Bathaby Peele, in 1920.³ Hardy died on February 11, 1941 at age 43.² He was buried in Warren Family Cemetery, Northampton County, North Carolina,

Note: The Warren Family Cemetery is adjacent to Warren Homeplace on Bolton Road near Rich Square. However, there is a joint tombstone in Town of Lasker Cemetery with names of Essie & Hardy. It is unknown if Hardy's remains were ever moved to Lasker or is at the family cemetery.²