What is the oldest black funeral home in North Carolina?

The Alexander Funeral Home is the oldest African American owned business in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Alexander Funeral Home was founded by Zechariah Alexander in 1914 when Alexander bought half of Coles and Smith Undertakes.

Who is Dallas Dafford Jr.'s wife?

Dallas and his wife, Sadara , live in Willow Spring, NC. They have two sons, Cameron and Caden. Dallas enjoys various sports, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

What is the average cost of a funeral in North Carolina?

When you plan a funeral in North Carolina, you can expect to pay between $895 for a direct cremation to $20,000 or more for a full funeral , including a casket, burial vault, and memorial service.

What is the oldest black town in North Carolina?

On February 20, 1885, 22 years after Emancipation, freedmen in Edgecombe County incorporated Princeville , the state's first town founded by African Americans.

Who was the first black woman funeral home owner?

Henrietta married Francis A. Duterte , an undertaker who started his own business in 1852. When her husband died, she took over her husband shop in 1858 and became America's first African-American female undertaker and first female to own a mortuary in the nation, which made her a prominent businesswoman.

What is the oldest house in North Carolina?

Lane House is an historic house in Edenton, North Carolina that is the oldest house in North Carolina identified by dendrochronology. The 11⁄2-story house is located within the Edenton National Register Historic District. The earliest part was built 1718–19 and possibly moved to the site from nearby.

Where is the oldest town in North Carolina?

European settlement near the Pamlico River in the 1690s led to the creation of Bath, North Carolina's first town, in 1705. The town's location seemed ideal with easy access to the river and the Atlantic Ocean 50 miles away at Ocraco*ke Inlet.

What is the oldest funeral home?

Bucktrout Funeral Home is the oldest funeral home in America, and it is still functioning even today! It was first started in 1759, and originally operated as a cabinet-making business.

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Ms. Zola PridgenAutryville, NC

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Zola B. Pridgen, 85, of 572 Tew Road, Autryville on Monday, May 20, 2024. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Ms. Lola LeachWillow Springs, NC

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Ms. Lola Leach, 93, of 740 Dupree Road, Willow Springs, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Ottis BlueDunn, NC

Mr. Ottis Davie Blue, 85, of Dunn, NC passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.Ottis embarked on his professional journey as a Sanitation Engineer, serving the city of Dunn after receiving education in the Sampson County school district. Following years of dedicated service with Republic Waste Services, marked by diligence and perseverance, Ottis opted for retirement, choosing to relish life's pleasures. He gained recognition throughout the community for his favored pastime “people...

Mr. Ottis Davie Blue, 85, of Dunn, NC passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.Ottis embarked on his professional journey as a Sanitation Engineer, serving the city of Dunn after receiving...

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