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Aug. 28, 2019: Obituaries

Lexie Roberts, 89

Mrs. Lexie Juanita Dowdy Roberts better known as "Ma" gained her angel wings on August 24, 2019 at the age of 89.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday August 31, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Victor Church, Pastor Steve Shumate and Brother Brandon Dillard officiating. Burial will be in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery, North Wilkesboro. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 Friday evening, August 30, 2019 at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Ma was born March 30, 1930 in Guilford County to John Arland Dowdy and Lexie Viola Blackburn Dowdy Honeycutt. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Leroy Roberts, and her daughter, Renea Taylor.

She is survived by her sons, John Roberts of Butner, NC, Don Roberts of Checotah, Oklahoma and Paul Roberts of Millington, Tennessee, grandchildren; Tay Taylor, Adrian Taylor, Candy Caldwell all of Winston Salem, NC, Carmy Taylor of North Wilkesboro, NC, Fletcher Roberts of Alma, Michigan, Kristi Roberts of Union, SC, as well as several distant grandchildren; great grandchildren; Zane Caldwell and Kala Douglas of Winston Salem, NC, Max Taylor of North Wilkesboro, NC, Devin Heinz of Union, SC, Destiny and Kara Church of Wilkesboro, NC, and several distant great grandchildren.

Ma worked for many years at Gardner Mirror as well as a CNA at Home Care of Wilkes and Avante.

She was known for her kind, mischievous, loving nature and was a hard working simple woman who loved everyone. She didn't care about worldly riches because she always said she had a mansion waiting. Ma loved to garden, grow flowers, do sequin embroidery, dip snuff, eat chocolate, go to the beach and read her Bible, but most of all spread the word of God.

She was a faithful member of Bethany Baptist Church. Ma always sat in the second pew on the right side of the church. She attended until her health declined. When not able to attend, Ma still praised the Lord daily.

Even as the Alzheimer's progressed her love for Jesus remained. This terrible disease took so much from her but never her faith. Her favorite quote was "God loves you and so do I."

The family wishes to thank the entire staff of Westwood Hills who have helped take care and love Ma for the last five years. A very special thanks to the staff on the Spark Unit and Orange Hall where Ma resided. The family also wishes to thank Mountain Valley Hospice for their loving

support the last few months.

In addition to flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Attn: Molly Goote 31 College Place Ste. D 103, Asheville, NC 28801 c/o Walk for Ma.

Arlena Creasman, 79

Mrs. Arlena Virginia Barker Creasman, age 79 of North Wilkesboro, wife of LaMar Creasman, died Friday, August 23, 2019 at her home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2019 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with Rev. Kedron Nicholson officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00PM until 8:00PM at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Creasman was born June 17, 1940 in Ashe County to Lee and Ilene Gilley Barker. She was a social worker at Wilkes County Social Services and retired from New River Mental Health as a counselor. She also specialized in working with children as a private counselor. She continued working for BROC Head Start as a counselor. Arlena was a friend and caregiver to many. She gave herself to others every day of her life. She loved her family and her many friends. She especially loved her grandkids and great-grandkids and made each of them always feel like they were the favorite.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Kathy Sapp; and her brothers-in-law, Delbert Sapp and Haskell (Frog) Hartsog.

She is survived by two daughters, Vickie Shupe Shew and husband, Claude Shew, Jr., and Robin Shupe Keller and Dave Keller; one son, David Lee Shupe and wife, Karen Rhoades Shupe; five grandchildren, Chris Ferguson and wife, Jessica, Karrie Shew Combs and husband, Matthew, Maggie Shupe, Sophia Shupe, and Amber Keller; six great-grandchildren, Levi Ferguson, Ty Ferguson, Bryce Ferguson, Tori Ferguson, Owen Combs and Addie Combs; one sister, Janet Hartsog; and three special nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to BROC Head Start, 701 Veterans Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659; Wilkes ADAP Program, P.O. Box 968, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659; or NC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners Program, Wilkes County Center, Executive Drive, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Vecie Shoemaker, 86

Mrs. Vecie Hall Shoemaker, age 86 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at her home.

Graveside services were August 25, at Arbor Grove Baptist

Church Cemetery with Rev. Lane Roark officiating.

Mrs. Shoemaker was born September 28, 1932 in Wilkes County to Clarence E. Hall and Verna Shumate Hall. She retired from Thom McAn Manufacturing, Inc.

She was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters; Marie Hall Karriker, Catherine Hall Lovette, Sue Hall Miller and Wanda Hall Adams.

Mrs. Shoemaker is survived by her husband; Bobby E. Shoemaker of the home, two daughters; Lynn Shoemaker Dyer and husband Danny of Millers Creek, Diane Shoemaker Cannon of Wilkesboro, a son; Bobby F. Shoemaker

and wife Pam of North Wilkesboro, four grandchildren; Robin D. Hamby and husband Matt, Amber C. Shumate and husband Andy, Ashley D. Cannon and fiancé Bobby Sheets and Adam P. Shoemaker, six great grandchildren; Aaron Hamby, Adrienne Hamby, Emeliegh Shumate, Ashlyn Shumate, Dawson Sheets and Gage Sheets, two sisters; Lucille Hall Johnson of Thurmond and Hazel Hall Brown of Moravian Falls and one brother; Ronnie Stone and wife Bonnie of McGrady.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Health Care at Home Hospice 126 Executive Drive Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Michael Pennington, 60

Michael Andrew Pennington, age 60, of Millers Creek, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his home. He was born April 16, 1959 in Ashe County to William Watson and Reba Phillips Pennington. Michael was a member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church. He enjoyed fixing up old cars and was employed with Tiny's Alignment as a mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are his wife, Sandra Polk Pennington; son, Dustin Pennington of Wilkesboro; sisters, Becky Beach and spouse Johnny of Washington, NC, Nancy Pennington of Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Emmalyne Pennington, Benjamin Pennington, Keegan Pennington; and nephew, Cody Beach.

Funeral service was August 25, at Boiling Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Joey Moore and Pastor Victor Church officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Miller Funeral Service to help family with funeral expenses.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Pallbearers were Cody Beach, Johnny Beach, Clinton Reins, deacons: Raymond Eller, Jerry Eller, Fred Martin, Jeff Phipps, Pedro Sanchez, Steve Jenkins, and James Parker. Honorary pallbearers will be Benjamin Pennington and Keegan Pennington.

Aurelia Delp, 78

Mrs. Aurelia Allen Brown Delp, age 78 of Millers Creek, wife of Robert Clayton Delp passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at her home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Millers Creek United Methodist Church with Rev. Cokie Bristol officiating. Burial will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 at the church.

Mrs. Delp was born October 4, 1940 in Wilkes County to John Quincy Brown and Ona Belle Blackburn Brown. She graduated from Wilkes Central High School in 1960, was a Senior Girl Scout and enjoyed gardening and cooking. She worked in retail at the Sears store before becoming a fulltime Homemaker. Mrs. Delp was a member

of Millers Creek United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters; Mary James and husband John, Martha Faw and husband Gurnie and Betty Jennings and three brothers; Quincy Brown and wife Gladys, James Brown and wife Sally Adkins and Clayton Brown and wife Ruby.

She is survived by her husband; Robert Clayton Delp of the home, a daughter; Tina Delp of Millers Creek, a son; Tony Delp and wife Jennifer of Fuquay-Varina, two grandchildren; Richard "Clayton" Delp and Christine Delp and a brother in law; Ralph Jennings of Gaffney, SC.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Health Care at Home Hospice 126 Executive Drive Suite 110 Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Nancy Thompson, 64

Nancy Trudean Thompson, age 64, of Millers Creek, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Forsyth

Medical Center. Mrs. Thompson was born February 17, 1955 in Wilkes County to her mother, Faye Dancy Combs. She was a member of Pine View Baptist Church. She loved to play the piano, in which she was the pianist and was faithful to her church as long as she was able. Nancy dearly loved her family. She vol

unteered with Meals on Wheels and Senior Companions. Nancy was preceded in death by her mother.

Surviving are her daughter, Suzanna Harrold of Hays; son, Ashley Winfield Harrold of Hays; grandchildren, Lydia Harrold, Jaseanna Trudean

Harrold, Landon Ray Harrold, Samuel Winfield Harrold, Alyssia Harrold; great grandchildren, Oakley Aspen Weaver and Kaycen Grey Bartleson; sister, Brenda Miller and spouse Dean of North Wilkesboro; brothers, Michael Combs, Joey

Combs and spouse Chasity all of Millers Creek; father, Rev. Amos Combs and spouse Iris of Millers Creek; special friends and neighbors, Billy and Jerrie Rash; and her dog, Benny.

Funeral service was August 24, at Pine View Baptist Church with Pastor Steve Shumate, Rev. Kevin Souther, Rev. Jason Wiles, Rev. Amos Combs officiating. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park.

Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Bobby Bumgarner, 82

Mr. Bobby Gray Bumgarner, age 82 of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, August 20. 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services were August 23, 2 at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Jamie McGuire officiating. Burial was in Scenic Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Bumgarner was born July 31, 1937 in Wilkes County to John Alonzo Bumgarner and Cilla Creola Watts Bumgarner. He retired after 45 years of service from the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Mr.

Bumgarner was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son; Michael Graylin Bumgarner, a sister; Gladys Margaret Bumgarner Shumaker, four brothers; Ted Bumgarner, Jim Bumgarner, Rex Bumgarner and Rale Bumgarner and a sister in law; Ruth Bumgarner.

Mr. Bumgarner is survived by his wife; Betty Jo Lankford Bumgarner of the home and a son; Jeffrey Todd Bumgarner of Millers Creek.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to

Pruitt Hospice 924 Main Street Suite 100 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or the Humane Society of Wilkes PO Box 306 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Dean Stamper, 73

Dean Arnold Stamper, age 73, of McGrady, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. He was born March 8, 1946 in Wilkes County to Connie and Bessie Mae Ellis Stamper. Mr. Stamper loved to fish

and hunt. He also loved being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mr. Stamper was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Lynn Annette Stamper; brother , William Donald Stamper, Montie Stamper; sister, Grace Beck and brother-in-law, Jim; and brother-in-law, Eugene James.

Dean is survived by his wife, Nancy Carol Johnson Stamper; sons, Steven Stamper of Wilkesboro, Roy Thomas Stamper of Raleigh; daughters, Sheila Stamper Brock of McGrady, brother, Ivory Lester Stamper of Wilkes, sisters, Vella James of Winston Salem, Cleo Stamper Rakes of Wilkesboro; sister-in-law, Gladys Stamper of Wilkes; grandchildren, Christina Darnelle Stamper of Kings Mountain, Steven Worth Stamper, William Dean Brock both of McGrady, Adam Joseph Brock and spouse Ashley of Hendersonville; five great grandchildren; two great grandchildren on the way; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service was August 21, at Cane Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kenny Absher officiating. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Steven Meade, 57

Steven Lee Meade, age 57, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, August 16, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Meade was born June 13, 1962 in Hamlin, West Virginia to James Merle and Ella Victoria Bare Meade. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Haskel Cleek.

Surviving are his wife, Theda Wyatt Meade; daughter, Ashley Meade of Mattoon, Illinois; sons, Stevie Meade and Dustin Meade of Mattoon, Illinois; mother, Ella Victoria Bare of North Wilkesboro; step daughter, Lisa Anderson of Millers Creek; step son, Frankie Reavis of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Jason Brown and

Cheyenne Brown; brothers, Mark Meade of Paris, Tennessee, Brian Meade of Roaring River; and sisters, Delta Miller of Millers Creek, Mary Alice Urick of North Wilkesboro.

Funeral service was August 24, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Randy Johnson and Rev. Rev. Wiley Boggs officiating. Burial followed in Scott Blevins Cemetery in Lansing.

Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Pallbearers were Mark Meade, Brian Meade, Stevie Meade, Kevin Phillips, Travis Miller, Cory Miller, Jason Brown and Dustin Meade.

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Maggie Greene: The Walking Dead

Sarah Linden: The Killing

Sheila Hammond: Santa Monica Diet

Shane McCutcheon: The L Word

The Countess: American Horror Story, Season 5

Jessica Hamby: True Blood

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@nanlanmo continued!

Jessica's hands are shaking. There's blood, sticky and turning dark, up her arms and her eyes are wide as she ambled into the main room of the dining hall from where she'd been hiding in the pantry. She'd heard Jacob's voice and at first, she'd thought it might've been a trick. The killer that'd murdered her roommate trying to bait her out of her hiding spot by sounding like Jacob, but that was insane. No more insane than the night they were all trapped in, but still. "I'm sorry--" She murmured, turning her attention up to Jacob's face, her bottom lip trembling as she allowed relief to wash through her. She wasn't alone.

"He--" Her voice cracked, "He killed Sarah right in front of me." The redhead had wanted to fight, had actually managed to pull her dying friend away from the killer for a brief moment before the other girl was tugged away from her. It was her blood that was smeared on Jessica's arms and clothes. "I didn't know what to do so I hid, I'm so sorry." Fat tears rolled down her cheeks as her breath hitched, "Why is this happenin'?!"

Jacob doesn't know what's happening; All he knows is that the camp has gone freakishly quiet. It was the weekend before camp, which the counselors always spent in preparation- though most of the time was spent partying, and enjoying the lack of responsibilities the outside world forced upon them. It was his home away from home, and suddenly he found that many of the people were missing. Some stupid prank amping up to its big crescendo he figures.

As he scanned her, taking in the scene he realized it was not just some sick prank. That the blood he'd seen on the docks was real, not some FX that one of the other counselors thought would make for a good stunt. "There.. was blood-" He shook his head. "Sarah's dead?" He repeats and the disbelief was apparent in his tone. "Fuck.. Uh.. We should get to the office." He states. In the office, there was a radio- if it hadn't already been sabatoged.

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Jessica soon found herself in the English Countryside. The Sun was out less than it was in the states, and she found she could actually enjoy being out during the day. However, that wasn’t the only thing that drew her the country. She’d been through so much pain, and was desperate for an escape. She had heard from an older vampire, that there was a castle where vampires could stay. He said that she didn’t have to pay--but she thought that to good to be true, so she still brought all the money that was left to her.

She was stunned at the size of the castle, and was completely overwhelmed when she found out a King lived there. The thought of the last king she met made her shutter, but then again that king was a psychopath. Jessica needed a vacation, and she took a risk and walked in, past the butler. He told her to wait, and that her bags would be brought up to her room. She looked around the foyer, admiring all of the art and sculptures that must have been collected throughout the centuries.

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H a l l o w e e n. The red-headed “baby” vamp had been Queen for a little over a year now. She’d guarded her territory well, working hard to keep her subjects happy and in line. It hadn’t been easy, but she had done it. It was time for a r e w a r d. She’d heard about amazing parties that go on in New Orleans, though she’d never had a chance to experience it for herself. Now she was on her own, and she wanted to p a r t y. She took out her favorite red corvette, and arrived fast in front of the building in New Orleans. She tossed her keys at the valet, and straightened her black mask, her heels clicking on the stones as she entered. She looked around, at the enormous ball room, filled to the brim with people--and a l c o h o l. She grinned, and descended the elegant staircase.

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March 20, 2019: Obituaries

Eva Pike, 82

Eva Hester Pike, age 82, of Granite Falls, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019 at Genesis Skilled Nursing Center in Sparta. She was born August 16, 1936 in Wilkes County to Hoye Nathan and Sina Esker Wagoner Pike. Mrs. Pike was a member of Union Chapel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clint O. Pike; and brothers, Clever and Winford Pike.

Surviving are her children, Howard Lane and wife Teresa of Granite Falls, Wanda Wagoner and husband Junior of Lenoir, Bonnie Lane and Willie Odell Lane both of Roaring River, Terry Sanford Lane of Wilkes County; brothers, Vernon Wade Pike and wife Sue of Patterson, James William Pike and wife Mandy of North Wilkesboro; sister, Nellie Cardwell of Lenoir; seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; three step grandchildren; one step great grandchild; and one step great great grandchild.

Funeral service was March 19, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Wiley Boggs officiating. Burial followed in Union Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

June Fletcher, 85

Mrs. June Gentle Fletcher, age 85 of Moravian Falls passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 pm Friday, March 22, 2019 at Cub Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Sampson and Mr. Fred Eldreth officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 until 12:00 PM prior to the service at the church.

Mrs. Fletcher was born October 22, 1933 in Wilkes County to Edmond Perry and Ethel Faye Joines Gentle. She loved decorating cakes, quilting, cross stitching and cooking. She also enjoyed spending time with family, playing cards, board games and doing puzzles. She was very active in her church community and was a member of Cub Creek Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband; Ralph Fletcher of the home, one daughter; Jennifer Fletcher Bumgarner and husband William James of Bowie, MD, one son; Dale Edward Fletcher and wife Rebecca of Moravian Falls, four grandchildren; Laura Jordan, Dr. Steven Bumgarner, Bradley Bumgarner, Esq. and Karen Bumgarner, six great grandchildren; Ashley Jordan, Will, Katie, Emily, Hannah and Samarah Bumgarner, four sisters; Peggy Oliver of Wilkesboro, Becky Anderson of Moravian Falls, Susan Petty and husband Gary of Creedmore and Linda Parlier and husband Bruce of Granite Falls and one brother Tom Gentle of North Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Major Larry J. Bauguess Memorial Fund, c/o Susan Miller at Bank of America, 200 W. Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Sally Ward, 92

Mrs. Sally Louise Triplett Ward, age 92 of Ferguson, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at State Employees Credit Union Hospice Home in Yadkinville.

Funeral services were March 19, at Elk Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Hamby officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Ward was born February 1, 1927 in Wilkes County to Philo and Martha Dula Triplett. She was retired from Kings Creek Manufacturing. Mrs. Ward was a member of Elk Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Howard Lee Ward.

She is survived by a daughter; Martha Ann Ward Pierce and husband Lewis of Ferguson, five grandchildren; Dakota Ward, Storm Pierce, Hunter Pierce, Cheyenne Pierce and Amanda Barker, four sisters; Tory Mae Walsh of Ferguson, Edith Suddreth of Ferguson, Helen Hendrix and husband Cleo of Ferguson and Ruth Gragg and husband Jerry of Ferguson and a brother; Philo (Joe) Triplett of Ferguson.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Elk Baptist Church Building Fund PO Box 57 Ferguson, NC 28624 or Gideons International Wilkes South Camp PO Box 323 Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Dora Sculthorpe, 86

Mrs. Dora Mae Lovett Huffman Jones Sculthorpe, age 86 of Purlear, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Westwood Hills Nursing.

Funeral services were March 18, at Arbor Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Susan Pillsbury Taylor and Pastor Brady Hayworth officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Sculthorpe was born September 1, 1932 in St. Cloud, FL to Aaron and Thursday Gwyn Lovett. She was a CNA at Wilkes Medical Center and a member of Arbor Grove United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents and stepfather; Harlin Cain, she was preceded in death by her husbands; Fred Huffman, Clifford Jones and Jack Sculthorpe, a sister; Nora Alice Huffman and two brothers; John Lovett and Dennis Lovett.

She is survived by two daughters; Phyllis Miller and husband Gary of North Wilkesboro and Willa Church and husband Duane of Purlear, two sons; Lonnie Huffman and wife Joan of North Wilkesboro and Tommy Huffman and wife Sherry of Millers Creek, nine grandchildren; Tommy Huffman, Jr, Elizabeth Huffman, Tony Church, Leann Shumate, Fred Allen Church, Duane Church Jr., Jessica Vickers, Jermey Miller and Traci Bare, nineteen great grandchildren; Josh Church, Keagan, Jordan and Jackson Church, Jordan Huffman, Jullian Church, Janessa Church, Skyelar Church, Olivia Church, Caleb Church, Ben Shumate, John Shumate, Dalton Church, Ashley Harrold, Emily Vickers, Adam Vickers, Christine Alva, Reese Bare and Casey Church, ten great great grandchildren; Bailey Steven, Veda Harrold, Tatum Alva, Olivia, Little Ben Shumate, Braxton Shumate, Ayden Shumate, Arabella Shumate and Kayelee Whitfield and a brother; Henry "Jones" Lovett and wife Bessie of Moravian Falls.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Park Road Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28209.

Kaye Rogers, 78

Kaye Minton Rogers, age 78, of Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Westwood Hills Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born December 1, 1940 in Wilkes County to Richard Franklin Minton, Sr. and Vena Osborne Minton. Kaye was a devout Christian and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Barbara Byers and Betty Adams.

Surviving are her son, Gary L. Parsons of Wilkesboro; daughter, Tomi Swaim and husband Phil of Shreveport, Louisiana; grandchildren, Preston Parsons and wife Whitney of North Wilkesboro, Stephanie Swaim of Shreveport, Louisiana, Cassandra Slenker and husband Mike of York, Pennsylvania; great grandchildren, Penelope Parsons, Mikayla Swaim, Eliana Swaim, Isaiah Swaim, Mikey Slenker, Malaya Slenker, Meadow Slenker; sisters, June Bumgarner of North Wilkesboro, Jane Canter of Moravian Falls, Rachel Elledge of North Wilkesboro; brother, Richard Franklin Minton, Jr. and wife Ethel of North Wilkesboro; special niece, Diane Thompson; and special friend, Louise Hubbard.

Memorial service was March 16, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Keith Lyon officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Health & Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Miller Funeral service is in charge of the arrangements.

Carl Bouchelle, 83

Carl Henry Bouchelle, age 83, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. He was born August 3, 1935 in Wilkes County to Rolin and Alma Brooks Bouchelle. Mr. Bouchelle was a member of Fishing Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed building things, working in the yard and dirt track racing. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Dennis Carl Bouchelle; sisters, Delma Lee Bouchelle, Eula Lackey; and brother, Rolin Lee Bouchelle, Jr.

Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Cora Lee Foster Bouchelle; daughters, Donna Jayne Bouchelle of Hays, Carla Bouchelle York and husband Joseph of Moravian Falls; granddaughters, Misty Davis and husband Alex of Wilkesboro, Sydney Bouchelle of Wilmington, Amber Bouchelle of Hays; great grandchildren, Carlye Davis, Lily Davis and Parker Davis all of Wilkesboro; brothers, Guy Bouchelle of Pinellas Park, Florida, James Bouchelle and wife Jane of North Wilkesboro; and sister, Ann Craven of North Wilkesboro.

Funeral service was March 19, at Fishing Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Richard Cardwell and Rev. Darrell Poole officiating. Burial followed in the Church Cemetery. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers were Jeff Davidson, Joseph York, Alex Davis, Todd Craven, Trent Craven and Mike Bouchelle.

Rachel Wyatt, 88

Rachel Vannoy Wyatt, age 88, of Millers Creek, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at her home. She was born May 5, 1930 in Wilkes County to Charlie and Hester Darnell Vannoy. Mrs. Wyatt was a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church. She volunteered for Hospice of Wilkes and assisted in raising money for Hospice's first drip morphine devices. She received a volunteer award from the N.C. Governor’s office and was a volunteer with Wilkes Senior Companions. Rachel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bill Wyatt; sister, Hazel Dancy; and granddaughter, Leigh Ann Wyatt Wallace.

Surviving are her son, Jim Wyatt and wife Chloe of Millers Creek; granddaughter, Kristen Wyatt of Asheville; sisters, Nancy Shepherd and husband Billy J., Shirley Shepherd all of Millers Creek; great grandchildren, Brittany Ponder and husband Brian of Asheville, Zachary Wallace and wife Gabrielle of Colorado, Hunter Wallace and Hannah Wallace both of Asheville; great great grandchildren, Amelia and Evelyn Ponder; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was March 18, at Pleasant Home Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Church and Rev. Jason Bumgarner officiating. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The family has request no flowers. Memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Health and Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Audrey Absher, 84

Mrs. Audrey Pennell Absher, 84, passed away on March 9, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem.

She was born on October 3, 1934 to James Harvey and Mary Campbell Pennell of Moravian Falls.

In addition to her parents, Audrey is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Horton Absher Jr., daughter, Barbara Absher Eldridge, sister, Mary Ann Pennell Dancy and brother, Buford Lee Pennell.

Survivors include her son, Charles Alan Absher and wife, Diane of Wilkesboro.

She was lovingly called "Audi" by her surviving grandchildren, Jared Absher, Ethan Absher and Seth Absher and great grandchildren, Zachary Absher, Benjamin Absher, Tristan Absher and Matias Simpson. She is also survived by a sister, Linda Pennell Billings of Greensboro.

Audrey began her career in the first office of Lowes Hardware in North Wilkesboro. Audrey is best known for her talent in making handmade draperies in her business in Wilkesboro. "Audreys Interiors". After she retired she continued to make custom draperies in her home.

Her delight in life was spending time in her flower gardens which were enjoyed by friends and neighbors.

Audrey will be forever loved and remembered.

Funeral Services were March 9, at Wilkesboro United Methodist Church, 309 West Main Street Wilkesboro with Rev. Karen Roberts and Rev. Chris Fitzgerald officiating. Graveside will be private.

`Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made for the care of Matias Simpson to Piedmont Federal Saving Bank.

Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes has the honor of serving the Absher Family.

Patricia Snee, 81

Patricia Ann Frazee Snee, age 81, of Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019 at her home She was born March 16, 1937 in Canton, Ohio to Richard and Evelyn Gertrude Hoff Frazee. Ms. Snee was a member of First United Methodist Church in North Wilkesboro. She enjoyed helping with Meals on Wheels, Samaritan Purse and Backpack Buddies. Her biggest accomplishment was graduating in 1958 from Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio and becoming an RN for 45 years. She also enjoyed baking, especially Texas sheet cake and Banana Blueberry Bread; making blankets and prayer shawls for children at Duke Hospital and her family.

Ms. Snee was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William H. Snee; and a daughter, Kim Rene Vierheller.

Surviving are her sons, Denny Vierheller and wife Cindy of Nashville, Todd Vierheller and wife Terri of Lincolnton, Tim Vierheller and wife Jeannie of Wilkesboro, Kurt Vierheller and wife Millie of Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Jared Vierheller and wife Kristan of Wilkesboro, Amanda Vierheller of Lindenhurst, Illinois, Anne Vierheller, Ashley Vierheller both of Wilkesboro, Noah Vierheller of Lincolnton, Tyson Vierheller of Wilkesboro; great grandchildren, Wesley Vierheller and Jesse Vierheller both of Wilkesboro; nephews, Richard Frazee of Canton, Ohio, Randy Frazee, and niece, Cindy Frazee Wright and husband Jim.

Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2019 at First United Methodist Church in North Wilkesboro. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ALS Association, PO Box 37022, Boone, Iowa 50037-0022. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements

Raymond Howard Caldwell, age 58

Raymond Howard Caldwell, age 58, of North Wilkesboro, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, March 8, 2019. He was surrounded by his family and love ones as he peacefully met Jesus and entered his eternal home. Raymond was born August 23, 1960 in Oxford, Pennsylvania to Oscar Howard and Esta Stanley Caldwell. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dallas Gene Caldwell and James David Caldwell.

He served in the United States Army National Guard, where of many values he developed a superb work ethic. Raymond was known to work hard for his family and love ones during his lifetime. He was selfless. Many times he would sacrifice his needs and wants to make sure his kids and family were taken care of first. His jobs ranged from installing siding and windows to selling auto parts and working at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Raymond was an avid softball player, with a wall full of trophies. As wells as a coach for local county little league for many years. He enjoyed working on and restoring old cars. Anyone who knew Raymond was well aware of his "itch" to find an old 70's car and bring it back to its luster.

His love of people was evident by just meeting Raymond. "Everyone Loves Raymond" wasn't a joke, because if you met Raymond he infected you with his laughter, jokes and his love of life. He never met a stranger and would talk to you about his love for the Lord Jesus, as well as, listening to your stresses to help lift your burdens. Raymond was always ready with an uplifting word. He always had a joke handy, one of which was to send a new siding installer to the truck for the "siding stretcher"(think about it , "can you stretch siding?) He was blessed to work many years with two of his sons and his longtime friend, Randy Little, in the siding business. He had an infectious smile, since of humor, love of life and love for his Lord Jesus which he was entrusted his family with to carry forward.

Raymond's love of animals brought many rescues to his home, two of which were a small scotty dog named "Razor" that went everywhere Raymond went tucked in an inner jacket pocket or under a shirt to go "bye-bye" for a truck ride. Razor passed years ago and his affections were taken over by a tail-less kitten that he nursed to health. McKenna became his loyal companion and would not leave his side. She even played fetch with him as he would throw a pencil and she would run get it, flip it in her mouth and bring it back to him. She calmed him in later months of his illness and she was at his side as Raymond passed.

Surviving are his wife, Melissa McLeese-Caldwell of the home; sons, Jeffrey Allen Caldwell and wife Kristy of Wilkesboro, Phillip Nathan McLeese and wife Sarah of Jefferson, Jeremy Scott Osborne and wife Samantha of Boomer; daughter, Erica McLeese Billings and husband Jonathan of North Wilkesboro; brother, , John Richard Cardwell of North Wilkesboro his "grands", Joshua Scott Osborne, Bryson Lee Osborne, Eliana Grace Caldwell, Adilyn Bell Caldwell, John Thomas "J.T." Billings and "J.T.'s baby sister Audrey Kate Billings, due in June; brothers, Donald Franklin Walter and wife Nancy of North Wilkesboro; sisters, Della Kathleen Osborne and husband David, Wilkesboro, Debra Ann Jones of Mtn. View, Esta Marie Caldwell of Hiddenite; and one of his best pals Jerry Call, who was like a father to him.

Funeral service were held 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Church, Rev. Matthew Jones and Rev. David Wellborn officiating. Burial will follow in Scenic Memorial Gardens. The family received friends at Miller Funeral Service from 3:00 until 4:00 on Tuesday, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Miller Funeral Service to help with funeral expenses or to the American Liver Foundation, National Office, 39 Broadway Suite 2700, New York, New York, 10006. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

On behalf of Raymond and his family we would like to thank everyone for their support, love and prayers during Raymond's illness and during this time of his homecoming. Special thanks to West End Baptist Church and Hospice of Elkin.

Pallbearers were James Anderson, Michael Vaught, Jeremy Osborne, Josh Osborne, Nathan Carroll and Jody Jarvis. Honorary pallbearers will be his "Loyal Buds", Mike Walsh, William McNeil, Mike Jones and James Adams.

Michael Stanley Gant, age 73

Mr. Michael Stanley Gant, age 73 of Union Grove, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at Gordon Hospice Home in Statesville.

Funeral services were held 2:00 PM Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church (Hwy 115) with Rev. Don Myers and Rev. Allen Lunsford officiating. Burial with Military Honors were held in the church cemetery. The family received friends from 12:00 until 1:45 prior to the service at the church.

Mr. Gant was born December 28, 1945 in Iredell County to Mike Lee Gant and Frances Hampton Gant. Michael graduated from North Mecklenburg High School Class of 1964 and later joined the United States Navy. He retired from Pneumafil as a Service Manager and was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, the American Legion and Wilkes County Cruisers. Mr. Gant was a proud Navy Veteran and a huge Duke fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife; Molly White Gant, a daughter; Bobbie Jo Evans and husband Jeff of Boone, two grandchildren; Luke and Laura Evans of Boone, a sister; Joan Gant McGinnis and husband Tom of Union Grove, nephews; Tommy McGinnis and wife Lisa, Jon McGinnis and wife Chris, Richard McGinnis and wife Tina and Robert McGinnis and wife Becky, great nieces and nephews; Kirby, Kassidy, Will, Alex, Taylor, Madison, J.T., Jacob, Bethany and Joshua.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Gordon Hospice Home 2341 Simonton Road Statesville, NC 28625 or Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church General Fund PO Box 40 Union Grove, NC 28689.

Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com

Mr. Jerry William Benton

Mr. Jerry William Benton, age 71 of North Wilkesboro passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services were held 2:00 PM Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Tim Pruitt officiating. Burial with Military Honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 were in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday evening at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mr. Benton was born May 6, 1947 in Wilkes County to Sylvester Pate and Fannie Mae Porter Benton. He retired from Lowe's Companies as a Records Manger and was a member of Journey of Grace Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by parents.

He is survived by his wife; Belinda Perkins Benton of the home, Matthew Benton and wife Jamie of North Wilkesboro, Jonathan Benton and wife Elizabeth Kilgore of Randleman and Christopher Benton and wife Katherine Benton of Salisbury, four grandchildren; Kylee, Zoey, Emma and Korben Benton, two sisters; Dorothy Benton and Carolyn Miller both of Charlotte.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 710 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032.

Online condolences may be made at www.reinsturdivant.com

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Albert Miller, 72

Mr. Albert Junior Miller, age 72 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services were March 5, at Hinshaw Street Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Collins and Rev. Robert Wiles officiating. Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park.

Mr. Miller was born September 16, 1946 in Ashe County to James Wiley Miller and Mary Estella Miller. He was retired from the Town of North Wilkesboro as the Superintendent of Streets. Mr. Miller was a former North Wilkesboro Fireman, former coach of Little League Ball, an avid bowler; at which he won several trophies and other prizes and was a CB enthusiast.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Geneva Laws Miller, two sons; Roy Guy Miller and Kenneth Lee Miller, three sisters; Grace Miller Roberts, Blanche Miller Baker and Martha Deanie Miller Myers and four brothers; Wiley James (JL) Miller, Virgil Miller, Roy Miller and Harrold Gene Miller.

He is survived by a daughter in law; Tammy Wood, a grandson; Allen James Miller a brother; Herbert Charles Miller of Rock Creek and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted.

Sue Johnson, 78

Sue Carol Johnson, age 78, of Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at her home. She was born July 12, 1940 in Moore County to Perry and Tixie Lovella Mabe Brewer. Ms. Johnson was retired from Bryan Mills and a member of Fern Hill Baptist Church in Statesville. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Joann Johnston.

Surviving are her children, Brenda Roberts and husband Martin of North Wilkesboro, Linda Sprinkle of Wilkesboro, Terri Laws of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Kim Sprinkle and Clark Sprinkle both of North Wilkesboro; eleven grandchildren; and nine great grandchildren.

Service will be private. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Ronald Robinson, 59

Mr. Ronald Smith Robinson, age 59 of Millers Creek, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services were March 5, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Danny Dillard and Rev. Stanley Wyatt officiating. Burial was in Scenic Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Robinson was born September 11, 1959 in Forsyth County to Johnnie Wake and Ettie Sue Watts Robinson. He was retired from Schneider Mills. Mr. Robinson was a great Father. He worked hard all his life, was a good hearted person and loved all his family.

He was preceded in death by his Mother and a sister; Sandy Robinson Wyatt.

Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife; Virginia Aliene Crane Robinson of the home, his father; Johnnie Wake Robinson, three daughters; Kimberly Jimenez Garcia, Melissa Jimenez Garcia and Amber Robinson all of Millers Creek and a son; Michael Greene of Millers Creek, five grandchildren; Rosa Robinson, Maria Robinson, Lucero Robinson, Ronald Greene and Romero Robinson, a great grandchild; Elizabeth McManus, a sister; Linda Kirby and two brothers; John Paul Robinson and Fred Allen Robinson.

Flowers will be accepted.

Jewell Teague, 68

Jewell Ruth Teague, age 68, of Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born March 17, 1950 in Wilkes County to Dewey and Hope Ingool Teague. Ms. Teague was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church; enjoyed blue grass and gospel music. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, Gary, Fred and David Teague.

Surviving are her daughter, Jennifer Minton Greene and husband Ronald of Hays; sister, Betty Anderson and husband Joe of Millers Creek; brother, William Teague of Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Ronald Greene II, Mallory Greene, and Kevin Greene all of Hays; niece, Misty Laws of Wilkesboro; nephew, Gregory Laws and wife Marie of Millers Creek; great nieces, Emily Shew, Aubrey Laws; and great nephew, D.J. Laws.

Funeral service was March 4, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Brady Hayworth officiating. Burial followed in the Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, c/o Wade Parsons, 240 McGlamery Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Charles Byrd, 57

Charles Keith Byrd, age 57, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born April 16, 1961 in Wilkes County to Charles Gleathen and Marie Smithey Byrd. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church and previously employed with Millers Bee Farm. Mr. Byrd was preceded in death by his father; his wife, Kimberly Gilreath Byrd.

Surviving are his son, Brandon Keith Byrd and wife April of Millers Creek; daughter, Megan Marie Byrd of North Wilkesboro; his mother, Marie Smithey of Hays; brother, Scott Byrd and wife Charlotte of Traphill; and grandchildren, Kyra Rose Byrd, Cobe Pennington and Derek Pennington,

Funeral service was March 3, at Victory Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Pruitt officiating and Rev. Robert Wiles officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may go toward funeral expenses, c/o Miller Funeral Service, 180 Sparta Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Jerry Anderson, 71

Jerry Roger Anderson, age 71, of Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville. He was born August 16, 1947 in Wilkes County to Marshall Mott Anderson, Jr. and Ruby Viola Marlowe Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church. He loved spending time in Maggie Valley with his wife of almost 51 years; riding his Harley-Davidson trike; and loved grandchildren and family. Mr. Anderson was preceded in death by his father.

Surviving are his wife, Joyce Greene Anderson; daughter, Jennifer Baker and husband Michael of Wilkesboro; son, Jonathan Anderson and wife Sherrie of Boomer; his mother, Ruby Marlowe Anderson of Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Jessica Lynn Anderson, Janine Severt both of Wilkesboro, Faith Hope Mitchell and husband Matt of Lewisville, Cole Anderson, John Michael Miller both of Wilkesboro, Landon Miller of Greensboro; great grandchildren, Jayceelee Anderson, Boston Severt, Brylee Severt all of Wilkesboro; great grand baby on the way; and sister, Elaine Ledford of North Wilkesboro.

Memorial service will be March 10, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Eddie Tharpe, Deacon Tommy Felts, Chaplain Greg Anderson officiating. Memorials may be made to Mtn. Valley Hospice, 688 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Eutha Hix, 90

Mrs. Eutha Spencer Hix, age 90 of Winston Salem, formerly of Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at Arbor Acres in Winston Salem.

Memorial services were February 27, in Robinson Hall at Arbor Acres in Winston Salem with Rev. Dr. Tim Roberts officiating. Entombment was in Scenic Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Mrs. Hix was born October 21, 1928 in High Point to James Ross Spencer Sr. and wife Nonnie Susan Morris Spencer. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Hix was a member of First United Methodist Church in North Wilkesboro since 1949, volunteered with the American Red Cross and served on the ADAP Board. The greatest joy of her later life came with the arrival of her three grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother; Ross Spencer, Jr. and her sister; Irene Joines.

Mrs. Hix is survived by her husband; James Richard Hix, III of the home, three daughters; Mel Shinaman and husband Brad of Moravian Falls, Jenny Hix of Wilkesboro and Kathryn Hix-Boyette and husband Tom of Winston Salem, three grandchildren; Daniel Shinaman, Jay Shinaman and Stephanie Shinaman, a sister; Marie Reddeck of Trinity, NC and a brother; Donald Spencer of Raleigh.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of North Wilkesboro PO Box 1145 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Wilkes ADAP PO Box 968 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Kenneth Hamby, Jr. 49

Mr. Kenneth (Ken) Ronnie Hamby, Jr. age 49 of Millers Creek, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019.

Funeral services were March 1st, at Welcome Home Baptist Church with Pastor Lyn Lambert, Rev. John Triplett and Rev. Billy Shepherd officiating. Burial was in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Millers Creek.

Mr. Hamby was born April 4, 1969 in Wilkes County to Kenneth Ronnie Hamby, Sr. and Willa Dean Bumgarner Hamby. He retired from North Carolina DOT in 2017 as an Area Materials Engineer and was currently employed by DRMP Incorporated. Ken was a member and Deacon at Welcome Home Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents; Edgar and Brona Hamby and Dewey and Louisa Bumgarner.

Mr. Hamby is survived by his wife; Ginger Willens Hamby of the home, two daughters; Anna Rae Hamby and Julie Evelyn Hamby of the home, a son; Jacob Andrew Hamby of the home, a sister; Lori Hamby Bledsoe of Millers Creek and his Father and Mother in law; Jim and Barbara Willens of In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Welcome Home Baptist Church 132 Welcome Home Church Road North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Lanny South 165 Kingcross Lane Millers Creek, NC 28651.

Clyde Faw, 75

Clyde Eddie Faw, age 75, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. He was born February 6, 1944 in Wilkes County to Arthur Lee and Margaret Lucille Johnson Faw. Clyde was a member of Friendship Church of the Brethren. Mr. Faw was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Charles Lee Faw; and sister, Margaret Louise Pierce.

Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Sheets Faw; son, Russell Gene Faw of North Wilkesboro; daughter, Rita Gail Shumate and husband Billy of North Wilkesboro; granddaughter, Kaitlyn Ware of North Wilkesboro; brother, Tommy Lee Faw and wife Bertha of North Wilkesboro; sisters, Mary Ruth Gilbert of Taylorsville, Kathy Marie Pennington and husband Butch, Lisa Ann Flinchum all of North Wilkesboro; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was February 28, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Wallace Cole and Rev. Gary Benesh officiating. Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Victoria Stinson, 68

Victoria "Vicki" Elledge Stinson, age 68, of Sanford, was promoted to Heaven, Monday, February 25, 2019. She was born October 30, 1950 in Wilkes County to Hazel Lawrence and Pauline Elizabeth Peacock Elledge. Mrs. Stinson was a faithful Christian. She enjoyed reading, particularly the Bible; sewing, and spending time with her five grandkids. Vicki was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Doug Elledge.

Surviving are her husband, David Stinson; her sons, David Chadwick Stinson and wife Anna of Sanford, Justin Grant Stinson of Hampstead; grandchildren, Madison, MacKenzie, Bristol, Charlotte and Georgia; brothers, William Elledge, Jim Elledge, Bobby Elledge; and sisters, Josephine "Jo" Pardue and Judy Perkins.

A Celebration of Life was March 2, at Fairplains Baptist Church with Rev. Bobby Elledge officiating. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Judy Alexander, 73

Mrs. Judy Ann Brown Alexander, age 73 of North Wilkesboro, passed away February 24, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston Salem.

Funeral services were February 28, at Northside Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Seth Whitley and Mr. Jason Richardson officiating. Burial was in Middle Cross Baptist Church cemetery.

Mrs. Alexander was born March 23, 1945 in Wilkes County to Charlie Franklin and Myrtle Estelle Brown. She was a homemaker and a member of Northside Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister; Nancy Anderson and five brothers; Ernest Brown, Harrison Brown, Wade Brown, Wayne Brown and Raymond Brown.

She is survived by her husband; Brother Jerry Alexander of the home, three daughters; Sandy Richardson and husband Wayne of Hays, Dawn Alexander and Pam Alexander both of North Wilkesboro, a sister; Ruth Mitchell and husband Tommy of Hays and a brother Bill Brown and wife Barbara of North Wilkesboro, a grandson; Jason Richardson and a great grandchild; Carly Richardson.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Northside Baptist Church PO Box 2731 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Lucy Tew Pitts, age 95

Lucy Tew Pitts, age 95 of Darby, North Carolina and formerly of Godwin, departed this life on Sunday, February 24,2019 at her home.

She was born on May 24, 1923 in Cumberland County to the late William Franklin Tew and the late Cora Lillian Graham Tew. She was also preceded in death by her husband, one brother and 5 sisters. She was a member of Godwin Presbyterian Church.

She leaves behind to honor her legacy her three sons: Larry Franklin Pitts and Shana Hall of Darby, NC, Anthony Dwight Pitts of Erwin, Gregory Tew Pitts of Fayetteville, NC; one daughter: Cynthia Lorraine Jones and husband Tom of Valle Crucis, NC; one sister Grace Sink of Greensboro, NC ,four grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

A funeral service to commemorate the life of Lucy Tew Pitts was March 1, in the parlor of Cromartie-Miller Funeral Home. She was laid to rest next to her husband at Lafayette Memorial Park following a private committal service.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be made to the Women of Godwin Presbyterian Church, Garden Fund. PO Box 116 Godwin, NC 28334 or the Alzheimer's Research Foundation.

Special thanks to Libby Chester, Carol Steyn,Tonya Mayes and Pruitt Health Hospice.

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Ruth Mathis, 81

Mrs. Ruth Lorraine Shumate Mathis, age 81 of Wilkesboro, died Friday, May 4, 2018 at the State Employees Credit Union Hospice of Yadkinville. Graveside services were May 9, at Mountlawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Ken Pardue officiating. Mrs. Mathis was born October 29, 1936 in Wilkes County to Ira Raymond and Lorene Adams Shumate. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Troy Lynn Mathis. She is survived by her husband, Troy Mathis, of the home; one son, Charles "Chuck" Mathis and wife, RoseMary, of Millers Creek; one brother, Tom Shumate of North Wilkesboro; and a nephew, Jeff Shumate. A special thank you is being extended to Bart Mathis, Mrs. Louise Mathis, and Mrs. Maggie Mathis. Flowers will be accepted.

Skyler Roberts

Skyler Christie Roberts, infant daughter of Charles and Christie Roberts, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. No service will be held

William Goforth, 76

William Clyde Goforth, 76, of Ferguson, passed away on Saturday May 5, 2018 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center after a brief illness.

Funeral services were held May 8, at Lewis Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwayne Andrews and Rev. Sherrill Wellborn officiating. Burial followed at Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.

Clyde was born in Wilkes County to Percy Lee Goforth, Sr. and Clara Bumgarner Goforth on June 20, 1941. He worked as a mechanic for Payne Power Equipment for 35 years. His hobbies included RC planes and helicopters, woodworking, and motorcycles. He loved spending time with his great-grandchildren. He was involved in the RC Club of Roaring River.

Clyde is preceded in death by parents, Percy Lee Goforth, Sr. and Clara Bumgarner Goforth, and a sister, Patricia Diane Goforth.

Clyde is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patsy Goforth; children, Diane Marion (Tony, Jr.) of Millers Creek, Rebecca Harris (Barry) of Statesville, and Ricky Triplett of Morganton; siblings Jane Caudill of North Wilkesboro, Shirley Eller (Jerry) of Ferguson, Rosie Burchette (Kent) of North Wilkesboro; Junior Goforth (Donna) of North Wilkesboro, Mikeal Goforth (Pam) of North Wilkesboro, Randall Goforth (Crystal) of Ferguson; grandchildren, Tiffany Cayton (Brandon) of Millers Creek, Erica Marion of Millers Creek, McKenzie Harris of Millers Creek, Shanna Triplett of Morganton, and Brittney Mileton (Hunter) of Morganton; and great-grandchildren Micah, Ryker, Braylon and Remi.

Pallbearers will be his nephews: Adam Burchette, Logan Eller, Dalton Goforth, Jordan Goforth, Justin Goforth, Shore Goforth, William Mobley and Cameron Whaley.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 395 Lewis Fork Baptist Church Road, Purlear NC 28665 or to the donor's choice.

Robert Myers, 76

Mr. Robert Earl "Jackie" Myers, age 76 of Hays, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services were held May 7, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Tim Pruitt officiating. Burial was in Rose of Sharon Baptist Church cemetery.

Mr. Myers was born May 19, 1941 in Wilkes County to June Stroud and Ruth Wiles Myers. Jackie served in the United States Army and National Guard. He was retired from Wilkes Telephone and was a member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church. Jackie was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Jackie is survived by his wife Linda Reavis Myers of the home, a daughter; Janet Pettigrew and husband, George of Statesville, two sons; Eric Myers and wife Debbie of Mocksville and Aaron Myers and wife, Melinda of Hays, five grandchildren; Sarah Pettigrew, Olivia Pettigrew, Megan Myers, Cole Myers and Tyler Myers, two brothers; Frank Myers and wife Shelby of North Wilkesboro and Johnny Myers and wife Sharon "Rusty" of State Road.

Flowers will be accepted.

Raydiance Howell, 21

Miss Raydiance Allahia Howell, age 21 of Millers Creek passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services was held May 6, 2018 at Millers Creek United Methodist Church with Rev. Cokie Bristol and Rev. Billy Ervin officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Miss Howell was born March 29, 1997 in Caldwell County to Darrell Larvin Howell and Brandy Sides. She worked as a CNA at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center and was currently enrolled in the Respiratory Program at Wilkes Community College and was a member of Millers Creek United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her parents; Brandy and Joseph Neal, Jr. of Millers Creek and Darrell Larvin Howell of Lenoir, a brother; Brandon Neal of Millers Creek, grandparents; Greg Sides and Jody Berkshire of Lenoir, Randy and Debra Hollar of Collettsville, Dallas Howell of Lenoir, and several aunts and uncles.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Millers Creek United Methodist Church, 3260 North NC Hwy 16, Millers Creek, NC 28651.

Annie Hamby, 90

Mrs. Annie Childress Hamby, age 90 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at her home.

Graveside services were held May 4, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church cemetery with Pastor Kevin Brown and Rev. Mike Hamby officiating. .

Ann was born September 21, 1927 in Wilkes County to Matthew and Fannie Johnson Childress. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

Mrs. Hamby was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and seven brothers.

She is survived by her husband; A.E. Hamby of the home, three daughters; Lynn Hamby of Moravian Falls, Annette Hamby and Lisa Church both of North Wilkesboro, two sons; Rev. Mike Hamby and wife Sherri of Wilkesboro and Robert "Bobby" Childress and wife Debbie of North Wilkesboro, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Gideons International Wilkes North Camp PO Box 1791 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Maxie Mabe, 82

Mrs. Maxie Mae Wayne Mabe, 82, of North Wilkesboro, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at her residence.

She was born Thursday, November 21, 1935 in Ashe County to the late Rufus Hix Wayne and Zola Mae Sheets Wayne.

Maxie graduated from Jefferson High in 1954. She had worked the lunch counter at Eckerd Drug Store and in the floral department at Kmart.

She was a member of the Friendship Church of the Brethren. She was active in VBS, Sunday school, and mission work.

Maxie "Mom" had many passions including arranging flowers for special occasions, directing events within her church and weddings. Maxie "Mom" had a special talent in culinary arts. Many can attest to her fine foods and ability to come up with new recipes from scratch.

Maxie is survived by her husband of 63 years, Hoke Mabe; sons, Leon Mabe (Darlene) of Salisbury, Steven Mabe( Lisa) of Millers Creek; grandchildren, Jessica Barker (Jake) of Roaring River, Dawn Holcombe ( Jimmy), Cody Mabe; great grandchild, Josh Holcombe, all of Salisbury.

The funeral service was held May 7, at Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes Chapel in Moravian Falls. Burial will follow the funeral at Sheets Cemetery in Laurel Springs. Pastor Gary Benesh will be officiating.

Visitation will be held at 2:00-2:45 pm, prior to the Funeral Service at the Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes Chapel.

Flowers will be appreciated and memorial donations may be given to Friendship Church of the Brethren Youth, c/o Ronnie Sheets, 179 Pads Road, Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697 or Sheets Gap Cemetery c/o Keith Wayne, 6326 Box Chase Drive, Davidson, NC 28036.

The family would like to thank Pruitt Hospice, Friendship Church of the Brethren and everyone for their love, support and the many letters and cards Maxie received which she was unable to respond too.

John Harrold, Sr., 88

Elder John A. Harrold, Sr., age 88 of North Wilkesboro passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services were held May 4, at Zion Baptist Church with Elder Dean Roten, Elder Tommy Dollar and Elder Wayne Overcast officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Elder Harrold was born September 27, 1929 in Wilkes County to James Calvin (JC) and Mary Shumate Harrold. He was owner/operator of an automotive repair shop and was a Baptist Minister for 59 years and was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Hays.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son; James Calvin Harrold, three sisters; Dana Holland, Carrie Bell Grimes, Betty Jo Michael and two brothers; Andrew Harrold and Bill Harrold.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years Rachel M. Robinson Harrold of the home, one daughter; Linda Ellington and husband Ronald of Eden, one son; John A. Harrold, Jr. of Hays, three grandchildren; Matthew Harrold, Rodney Pruitt, Ritchie Pruitt and three great grandchildren; Kyle Pruitt, Halden Pruitt and Ben Pruitt.

The family requests no flowers.

Harlem Howell, 23

Mr. Harlem Zechariah Howell, age 23 of Ferguson, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services were held May 6th, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Fred Howell, Rev. Roger Horton, Rev. Terry Hunt, Rev. Juanita Melton and Evangelist Stephanie Shade officiating. Burial will be in the Harley Lipford Cemetery. Mr. Howell was born October 12, 1994 in Wilkes County to Rev. Fredrick "Fred" Lee and Patty Regina Lipford Howell. He was a member of Life of God Christian Outreach in Lenoir.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers; Harlie Lipford and Ray Howell.

He is survived by his parents of the home, a sister; Kayla Howell and a brother; Solomon Howell both of Ferguson, his grandmothers; Annie V. Lipford of Ferguson and Wilma D. Howell of Taylorsville, a host of Aunts and Uncles and many cousins.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Care Net Counseling PO Box 1656 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Geneva Miller, 76

Mrs. Geneva Maxine Staley Miller, age 76, of Charlotte, NC, died Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at CMC Northeast. Maxine was born December 8, 1941 in Wilkes County, NC to Enoch R. and Mary E. Staley.

Before retiring, she was the Office Manager for the Intramural Department at UNCC. Maxine was a member of Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, but in recent years, she attended Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church with her husband, Terry.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents Enoch and Mary Staley. She is survived by: her husband, Terry, two daughters: Ashley Marston and husband, Tim of Fortson, GA, Mary Anne Snyder and husband, Randy of Niceville, FL, grandchildren: Rebecca Marston, Hannah Marston, William Marston, and Chase Snyder, a brother, Mike Staley and wife, Arlene of North Wilkesboro, NC and a sister, Jane Pardue and husband, Fred of Clemson, SC., a sister-in-law, Dorothy Miller Sabella and husband Ralph of Oceanside, CA., and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Monday, May 7, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church, 1600 W. Mallard Creek Church Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262 with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 pm with Rev. Laura Rasmussen officiating. Interment will be at Forest Lawn West, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Maxine's honor can be made to The Humane Society of Charlotte, 2700 Toomey Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203 or The Humane Society of Oconee County, 1925 Sandifer Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678.

Geraldine Beshears, 88

Geraldine "Gerry" Clark Beshears, 88 entered Heaven's glory on April 30, 2018. Her faith became sight after a lifetime of loving and serving her Lord and those whom He placed in her life.

Gerry was born on May 24, 1929 in Hinton, WV to the late Albert Ross Clark and Emma Ruth Harvey Clark. She moved to Baltimore, MD, as an adult where she met and married Charles Beshears with whom she would live and faithfully love for fifty-eight years. Together, Gerry and charles served the Lord, built a home, reared three children, and spoiled their grandchildren.

Gerry and Charles relocated to Purlear, NC where their home was a gathering place for family celebrations for the next forty-five years. It was there that love for the Lord, family, and others was passed to future generations. Mamaw, as she was known to family, made everyone feel special with home cooked meals, delicious desserts, and the gentle spirit that was her hallmark. Her life epitomized the words from Proverbs 31: Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: "Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a women who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates.

While in Purlear, Gerry was an active and humble servant in New Hope Baptist church. She served in many capacities, but is most beloved as a GA (Girls in Action) leader and Sunday school teacher - roles that she filled for more than forty years. Her selfless service and love were examples to all who kne3w her. Many have been blessed by her visits, phone calls, cards and letters, and rides to doctor appointments when they were going through difficult times.

Her own difficult times necessitates a move to Cross Rose Retirement community in Asheboro, NC, where both her own and Charles' health needs could be met. For the next five years, her life continued to shine the light of Christ on new friends. Her absence leaves an emptiness in the hears of those who cherished her; howver, the ones who share her faith in Christ know her will live with her in eternity.

Gerry is survived by her daughter Cheryl Benton and husband Mike of Morganton, daughter Cindy McManus and husband Harold of Archdale and daughter-in-law Gaynell Beshears of Purlear. Her beloved grandchildren are Emily Benton, Hannah Benton Penley and husband Ryan, Michael Benton, Benjamin McManus and wife Jenny, Joseph McManus, Jared and Jonathan Beshears. She is also surved by a brother, Ralph Clark and wife Jane of Hickory, a sister-in-law, Betty Beshears of Purlear, a niece, Kay Karminski and husband Lee of Woolford, MD and niece Janet Ahmad and husband Ahmad of Texas and many other well-loved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles, her son, Danny Beshears, her grandson, Aaron McManus, three brothers and two sisters.

A service celebrating her life and faith was held New Hope Baptist Church fellowship hall sanctuary in Purlear. Following the service, Gerry will be buried at Yellow Hill cemetery beside her beloved Charles. Reverend Mike Stamper will officiate the service and Pastor Dan Qurollo will officiate at the graveside..

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse Ministries, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

Hayden Cleary, 83

Mr. Hayden Baxter Cleary, age 83 of Wilkesboro returned to his heavenly home on April 29, 2018. He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

A casual celebration of life was held May 5, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Mr. Larry Baity officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Please wear your jeans and a Duke shirt (even if you are a Carolina fan).

Mr. Cleary was born on June 2, 1934 to Ed and Clara Jones Cleary in Wilkes County, NC. He graduated from Wilkes Central High School and Clevenger College. Hayden worked for Modern Globe for 33 years as a purchasing agent where he had a close family of friends.

Hayden proudly served in the United States Army, where he met his beloved wife Norma.

Mr. Cleary was preceded in death by his wife Norma, a son; Ashby, his parents, brothers; Raymond Cleary and Ralph Jones and sisters; Marie Baity and Bethel Smithey.

He is survived by his daughter; Bridgett and husband Doug of North Wilkesboro, brother; Tom Cleary of Winston Salem, sister; June Adams of Wilkesboro, #1 granddaughter; Lindsay Gardner of North Wilkesboro and granddaughter; Amy Dickert and husband Chip of Easley, SC, grandson; Allender Gardner and wife Holly of Greenville, SC and four great grandchildren. He also has some very special 'kids' - Kaye Fletcher, David Combs and Katrina Fletcher. His cousin and partner in crime Ronnie Jones, two very special cousins; Larry Baity and Marty Laws, nieces; Carol Owens and Kathy Jones and a great golfing buddy and friend Booty Billings.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ebenezer Christian Children's Home, PO Box 2777, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

Carolyn Harris, 73

Mrs. Carolyn Ann Jones Harris, age 73 of Moravian Falls, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Bishop C.O. Reid officiating.

Mrs. Harris was born November 15, 1944 in Wilkes County to Sam and Ruth Kelly Jones. She was a homemaker and a member Wings of Healing Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mrs. Harris is survived by a daughter; Linda Renee Harris of North Wilkesboro, four sons; Frank Harris, David Harris, Monoletto Harris and wife Jeania and Antonio Harris and wife Ashley all of North Wilkesboro, eight grandchildren; Tamara Poole, Carolyn Lowe, Anna Tilley, Monty Harris, Dashon Harris, Jasmine Harris, Stormie Harris and Janiya Harris, a great grandchild; Wyatt Swaim, three sisters; Bronda Horne and Patty Jones both of New Trenton, NJ and Margie Little of North Wilkesboro and two brothers; Billy Jones of New York City, NY and Bobby Jones of California.

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