Editor Woman's Section of the Gastonia Gazette
Author and Poet
Wife of Thomas Means Brockman, Sr.
œZOE BROCKMAN LOSES BATTLE WITH CANCER
Mrs. Zoe Kincaid Brockman, former womanfs editor of The Gazette, died Monday night after a two-year battle with lung cancer. She will be buried in Oakwood Cemetery following a graveside ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
For more than 60 years, Mrs. Brockman was associated with The Gazette, most of that time as womanfs editor of the paper. During that time, she wrote in her column, gUnguarded Moments,h about the people of Gaston County. She had a vast audience of readers that included farmhand and banker, millworker and priest, shoe-shine boy and educator. She wrote about events most important to the families in the county and through her column, many people who had never met her claimed friendship with her. She had an unusual ability to put herself and others on paper. She remained active on The Gazette staff until two years ago.
Mrs. Brockman was the author of two books and a drama. In 1946, she wrote gA Century of Growth,h a historical drama of Gaston County, for the countyfs centennial celebration. Her book of poetry, gHeart on My Sleeve,h was published in 1951, and a collection of essays, gUnguarded Moments,h titled for her newspaper column, was published in 1959.
During her career, Mrs. Brockman received many national, state and local honors. For her poetry, she was awarded the Separk Cup two years in succession and the Berry Cup twice. She also was recipient of the Poetry Society of America Award, the J. P. Caldwell Cup and the Lanier Cup. In addition to her book of poetry, Mrs. Brockmanfs poems appeared in North Carolina Poetry, Poets of North Carolina, and gStories and Poems from The Old North State.h Periodicals using her poetry included North Carolina Review, Versecraft Poetry World, Westminster Magazine, Kaliedograph, The New York Times, The Charlotte Observer and The Gastonia Gazette.
In 1934, Mrs. Brockman was nominated for Poet Laureate of North Carolina. A charter member and past president of North Carolina Press Women, Mrs. Brockman received many awards from that organization for her newspaper writing. In 1951 and again in 1973, NCPW recognized her for her outstanding literary contributions.
An organizer and first president of the North Carolina Poetry Society, she won top awards from that organization. Her book, gUnguarded Moments,h is required reading in the journalism department of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. More recently, Mrs. Brockman was spotlighted with other outstanding authors on a literary map of North Carolina. The public paid tribute to Mrs. Brockman last year when Aug. 4 was proclaimed Zoe Brockman Day and a bronze bust was presented to Gaston County Public Library by Dr. Graham Weathers of Stanley.
Mrs. Brockman remained at her home at 514 South St. until a few months ago when she entered a rest home. Daughter of the late John Joseph Kincaid and Leola Zoe Ragan Kincaid of Gaston County, she is survived by one son, Tom M. Brockman, Jr.
Officiating at the graveside funeral will be the Rev. James Stuart, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Harold Long of Charlotte, a relative. Pallbearers will be F. M. Francum, James H. Atkins, Bob Huggins, Lyle Edwards, Bill Williams and Haymore Spargo.h
Contributed by Robert Allison Ragan, May 11, 2015
Author and Poet
Wife of Thomas Means Brockman, Sr.
œZOE BROCKMAN LOSES BATTLE WITH CANCER
Mrs. Zoe Kincaid Brockman, former womanfs editor of The Gazette, died Monday night after a two-year battle with lung cancer. She will be buried in Oakwood Cemetery following a graveside ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
For more than 60 years, Mrs. Brockman was associated with The Gazette, most of that time as womanfs editor of the paper. During that time, she wrote in her column, gUnguarded Moments,h about the people of Gaston County. She had a vast audience of readers that included farmhand and banker, millworker and priest, shoe-shine boy and educator. She wrote about events most important to the families in the county and through her column, many people who had never met her claimed friendship with her. She had an unusual ability to put herself and others on paper. She remained active on The Gazette staff until two years ago.
Mrs. Brockman was the author of two books and a drama. In 1946, she wrote gA Century of Growth,h a historical drama of Gaston County, for the countyfs centennial celebration. Her book of poetry, gHeart on My Sleeve,h was published in 1951, and a collection of essays, gUnguarded Moments,h titled for her newspaper column, was published in 1959.
During her career, Mrs. Brockman received many national, state and local honors. For her poetry, she was awarded the Separk Cup two years in succession and the Berry Cup twice. She also was recipient of the Poetry Society of America Award, the J. P. Caldwell Cup and the Lanier Cup. In addition to her book of poetry, Mrs. Brockmanfs poems appeared in North Carolina Poetry, Poets of North Carolina, and gStories and Poems from The Old North State.h Periodicals using her poetry included North Carolina Review, Versecraft Poetry World, Westminster Magazine, Kaliedograph, The New York Times, The Charlotte Observer and The Gastonia Gazette.
In 1934, Mrs. Brockman was nominated for Poet Laureate of North Carolina. A charter member and past president of North Carolina Press Women, Mrs. Brockman received many awards from that organization for her newspaper writing. In 1951 and again in 1973, NCPW recognized her for her outstanding literary contributions.
An organizer and first president of the North Carolina Poetry Society, she won top awards from that organization. Her book, gUnguarded Moments,h is required reading in the journalism department of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. More recently, Mrs. Brockman was spotlighted with other outstanding authors on a literary map of North Carolina. The public paid tribute to Mrs. Brockman last year when Aug. 4 was proclaimed Zoe Brockman Day and a bronze bust was presented to Gaston County Public Library by Dr. Graham Weathers of Stanley.
Mrs. Brockman remained at her home at 514 South St. until a few months ago when she entered a rest home. Daughter of the late John Joseph Kincaid and Leola Zoe Ragan Kincaid of Gaston County, she is survived by one son, Tom M. Brockman, Jr.
Officiating at the graveside funeral will be the Rev. James Stuart, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Harold Long of Charlotte, a relative. Pallbearers will be F. M. Francum, James H. Atkins, Bob Huggins, Lyle Edwards, Bill Williams and Haymore Spargo.h
Contributed by Robert Allison Ragan, May 11, 2015
Editor Woman's Section of the Gastonia Gazette
Author and Poet
Wife of Thomas Means Brockman, Sr.
œZOE BROCKMAN LOSES BATTLE WITH CANCER
Mrs. Zoe Kincaid Brockman, former womanfs editor of The Gazette, died Monday night after a two-year battle with lung cancer. She will be buried in Oakwood Cemetery following a graveside ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
For more than 60 years, Mrs. Brockman was associated with The Gazette, most of that time as womanfs editor of the paper. During that time, she wrote in her column, gUnguarded Moments,h about the people of Gaston County. She had a vast audience of readers that included farmhand and banker, millworker and priest, shoe-shine boy and educator. She wrote about events most important to the families in the county and through her column, many people who had never met her claimed friendship with her. She had an unusual ability to put herself and others on paper. She remained active on The Gazette staff until two years ago.
Mrs. Brockman was the author of two books and a drama. In 1946, she wrote gA Century of Growth,h a historical drama of Gaston County, for the countyfs centennial celebration. Her book of poetry, gHeart on My Sleeve,h was published in 1951, and a collection of essays, gUnguarded Moments,h titled for her newspaper column, was published in 1959.
During her career, Mrs. Brockman received many national, state and local honors. For her poetry, she was awarded the Separk Cup two years in succession and the Berry Cup twice. She also was recipient of the Poetry Society of America Award, the J. P. Caldwell Cup and the Lanier Cup. In addition to her book of poetry, Mrs. Brockmanfs poems appeared in North Carolina Poetry, Poets of North Carolina, and gStories and Poems from The Old North State.h Periodicals using her poetry included North Carolina Review, Versecraft Poetry World, Westminster Magazine, Kaliedograph, The New York Times, The Charlotte Observer and The Gastonia Gazette.
In 1934, Mrs. Brockman was nominated for Poet Laureate of North Carolina. A charter member and past president of North Carolina Press Women, Mrs. Brockman received many awards from that organization for her newspaper writing. In 1951 and again in 1973, NCPW recognized her for her outstanding literary contributions.
An organizer and first president of the North Carolina Poetry Society, she won top awards from that organization. Her book, gUnguarded Moments,h is required reading in the journalism department of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. More recently, Mrs. Brockman was spotlighted with other outstanding authors on a literary map of North Carolina. The public paid tribute to Mrs. Brockman last year when Aug. 4 was proclaimed Zoe Brockman Day and a bronze bust was presented to Gaston County Public Library by Dr. Graham Weathers of Stanley.
Mrs. Brockman remained at her home at 514 South St. until a few months ago when she entered a rest home. Daughter of the late John Joseph Kincaid and Leola Zoe Ragan Kincaid of Gaston County, she is survived by one son, Tom M. Brockman, Jr.
Officiating at the graveside funeral will be the Rev. James Stuart, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Harold Long of Charlotte, a relative. Pallbearers will be F. M. Francum, James H. Atkins, Bob Huggins, Lyle Edwards, Bill Williams and Haymore Spargo.h
Contributed by Robert Allison Ragan, May 11, 2015
Author and Poet
Wife of Thomas Means Brockman, Sr.
œZOE BROCKMAN LOSES BATTLE WITH CANCER
Mrs. Zoe Kincaid Brockman, former womanfs editor of The Gazette, died Monday night after a two-year battle with lung cancer. She will be buried in Oakwood Cemetery following a graveside ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
For more than 60 years, Mrs. Brockman was associated with The Gazette, most of that time as womanfs editor of the paper. During that time, she wrote in her column, gUnguarded Moments,h about the people of Gaston County. She had a vast audience of readers that included farmhand and banker, millworker and priest, shoe-shine boy and educator. She wrote about events most important to the families in the county and through her column, many people who had never met her claimed friendship with her. She had an unusual ability to put herself and others on paper. She remained active on The Gazette staff until two years ago.
Mrs. Brockman was the author of two books and a drama. In 1946, she wrote gA Century of Growth,h a historical drama of Gaston County, for the countyfs centennial celebration. Her book of poetry, gHeart on My Sleeve,h was published in 1951, and a collection of essays, gUnguarded Moments,h titled for her newspaper column, was published in 1959.
During her career, Mrs. Brockman received many national, state and local honors. For her poetry, she was awarded the Separk Cup two years in succession and the Berry Cup twice. She also was recipient of the Poetry Society of America Award, the J. P. Caldwell Cup and the Lanier Cup. In addition to her book of poetry, Mrs. Brockmanfs poems appeared in North Carolina Poetry, Poets of North Carolina, and gStories and Poems from The Old North State.h Periodicals using her poetry included North Carolina Review, Versecraft Poetry World, Westminster Magazine, Kaliedograph, The New York Times, The Charlotte Observer and The Gastonia Gazette.
In 1934, Mrs. Brockman was nominated for Poet Laureate of North Carolina. A charter member and past president of North Carolina Press Women, Mrs. Brockman received many awards from that organization for her newspaper writing. In 1951 and again in 1973, NCPW recognized her for her outstanding literary contributions.
An organizer and first president of the North Carolina Poetry Society, she won top awards from that organization. Her book, gUnguarded Moments,h is required reading in the journalism department of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. More recently, Mrs. Brockman was spotlighted with other outstanding authors on a literary map of North Carolina. The public paid tribute to Mrs. Brockman last year when Aug. 4 was proclaimed Zoe Brockman Day and a bronze bust was presented to Gaston County Public Library by Dr. Graham Weathers of Stanley.
Mrs. Brockman remained at her home at 514 South St. until a few months ago when she entered a rest home. Daughter of the late John Joseph Kincaid and Leola Zoe Ragan Kincaid of Gaston County, she is survived by one son, Tom M. Brockman, Jr.
Officiating at the graveside funeral will be the Rev. James Stuart, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Harold Long of Charlotte, a relative. Pallbearers will be F. M. Francum, James H. Atkins, Bob Huggins, Lyle Edwards, Bill Williams and Haymore Spargo.h
Contributed by Robert Allison Ragan, May 11, 2015
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