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Former SNPA President Dave Whichard dies at age 88

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David Jordan Whichard II, 88, passed away peacefully on Aug. 9 at his home in Grimesland after a courageous battle against cancer.

Whichard was the former president and co-publisher of The Daily Reflector in Greenville, N.C., and led 11 non-daily newspapers serving smaller communities throughout eastern North Carolina.

He served as president of SNPA in 1983-84.

A memorial service will be conducted today at 2 p.m. in St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 401 E. Fourth St., Greenville, by the Rev. Bob Hudak.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul's Episcopal Church Legacy Fund, 401 E. Fourth St., Greenville, NC 27858 or the David Jordan Whichard II Scholarship at the UNC-CH School of Journalism Foundation, Carroll Hall, CB 3365, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 or a charity of one's choice.

Whichard, Greenville
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