Nov. 13, 2019: Obituaries
Carroll Curtis, 83
Mrs. Carroll Gerber Curtis, age 83 of Millers Creek passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019 at her home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, November 14, 2019 at St. Johns Baptist de LaSalle Catholic Church with Father John Hannic officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:45 until 10:45 AM prior to the service at the church
Mrs. Curtis was born December 23, 1935 in Detroit, Michigan to Milton Fredrick and Irene Helen Webster Gerber. She served in the United States Air Force and was a member of St. John's Catholic Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Adrian Alvin Curtis and a sister; Lonah Greene.
She is survived by two daughters; Maria Curtis of North Wilkesboro, Suzanne Hanlin and husband William of Millers Creek, three sons; Patrick Curtis and wife Dawn, Gregory Curtis and wife Stephanie Curtis all of Rutland, VT and Michael Curtis of Pittsburgh, PA, eight grandchildren; Sean, Alex, Quinn, Caden Curtis, Chelsea Centurioni, Erin Jones, Kyle and Jessie Hanlin, three great grandchildren; Sawyer, Samuel and Cassandra
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Window World Cares, St. Jude Children's Hospital, 118 Shaver Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, Wounded Warriors Project, 1990 Fordham Drive, Suite 100, Fayetteville, NC 28304 or Mtn. Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200, Mt. Airy, NC 27030.
Rosa Rhoades, 87
Mrs. Rosa Lea Blevins Rhoades, age 87 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
Funeral services were November 12, at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church with Rev. Travis Brown and Rev. Brian Auton officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Rhoades was born February 16, 1932 in Wilkes County to Elmore Blevins and wife Epsie Wood Blevins. She retired from the furniture manufacturing business where she worked as a seamstress. Mrs. Rhoades was a member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; John L. Rhoades, a son; Johnny Lee Rhoades, three sisters; Beulah Mae Perry, Bertha Lou Triplette and Jean Burchette and three brothers; AC (Tump) Blevins, Aldean Blevins and James Fred Blevins.
She is survived by two sons; Steven G. Rhoades and wife Vicki of Wilkesboro and Alan Eugene Rhoades and wife Betty of North Wilkesboro, five grandchildren; Carrie Mesinger of Illinois, Luke Rhoades of New York, Jason Rhoades of California, Derek Rhoades of North Wilkesboro and Nicholas Rhoades of California, eight great grandchildren, two step grandchildren; John Ansel Brown and Joseph Matthew Brown, two brothers; Ralph Blevins of Traphill and Marcus Blevins of Hays and a special caregiver; Ellen Irwin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 433 Huie Road Hays, NC 28635 or Mtn. Valley Hospice 401 Technology Lane Suite 200, Mt. Airy, NC 27030.
Jimmie Walsh, 69
Mr. Jimmie Ray Walsh, age 69 of Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem.
Burial was in Scenic Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Walsh was born September 13, 1950 in Wilkes County to Zeb Clifton "Clifford" Walsh and Minnie Glass Walsh. He was Self-Employed as a Mechanic.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son; Timmie Dean Walsh.
Mr. Walsh is survived by a sister; Linda Ayre and husband Bill of Evans, Georgia,
daughter- in- law; Heather B. Walsh of Wilkesboro, three grandchildren; Lindsay, Holly and Riley Walsh.
William Owens, 83
William Roger Owens, age 83, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday at his home. Mr. Owens was born October 10, 1936 in Wilkes County to William Howard and Eula Crysel Owens. He was a member of Union United Methodist Church. Mr. Owens enjoyed gardening, truck driving and football. He loved to watch the Atlanta Braves baseball games. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Linda Bumgarner Owens; brothers, C.P. Owens and wife Betty, Calvin Hubert Owens; sister, Reba Mozelle "Cricket" Beshears; niece, Leigh Ann Owens; nephew, Robert Allen Beshears; and great niece, Jamie Crutchfield.
Surviving are his girlfriend, Marlene Ashley of Moravian Falls; sister, Geraldine Owens Miller and spouse Lloyd of Millers Creek; brother, William Howard "Junior" Owens and spouse Carol of Moravian Falls; step-son, Billy J. Howell and spouse Landa of Millers Creek; several nieces and nephews; several great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Union United Methodist Church with Rev. Derick Hodges and Rev. Sonny Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Union United Methodist Church from 2:00 until 3:00 on Wednesday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted. Memorials may be made to Union United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 2257 Boone Trail, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or to the family.
Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Orman Walls, 74
Orman Paul Walls, age 74, of Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at his home. He was born December 18, 1944 in Lincoln County, West Virginia to James Franklin and Ollie Gaynell Wheeler Walls. Orman worked at General Motors in Detroit, Michigan and as a maintenance man at Fox Hollow Apartments in High Point, NC. Mr. Walls was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, David, Jerry and Allen Walls; sister-in-law, Phyllis Walls.
He is survived by his brothers, Jimmie "Roger" Walls of Wilkesboro, Ricky Walls and spouse Gwendolyn of Hamlin, West Virginia, Doug Walls and fiancee Roxanne of High Point; niece, Lisa Holler and spouse Allen; daughter, Paula Flowers; sons, Teddy Walls and Patrick Walls.
Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Allen Holler officiating. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Betty Church, 89
Mrs. Betty Huffman Church, age 89 of Ferguson passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at her home.
Funeral services were November 10, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Reach Center with Pastor Kevin Brown officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Church was born December 26, 1929 in Wilkes County to Everette Monroe and Selma Eller Huffman. She retired from Wilkes County School System as a Secretary at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School and was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by five sisters; Ruth Brown, Charlotte Greene, Maxine Church, Kate Huffman and Loretta Estes and four brothers; Wayne Huffman, Ray Huffman, N.C.Huffman and Loyd Huffman
She is survived by her husband; Edwin Church of the home, a daughter; Teresa Church Bynum and husband Clancy of Ferguson, a son; Dwight E. Church and wife Loretta of North Wilkesboro, a granddaughter; Sarah Elizabeth Church, a sister; Patricia Minton of Wilkesboro, several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 239 Champion Mt. Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or the Donor's Choice.
Wade Miller, 84
Wade Albert Miller, age 84, of Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville. Mr. Miller was born August 27, 1935 in Ashe County to Joe Henry and Cordie Bowlin Miller. Wade was a member of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Glendale Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Sebert, Gilbert, Delmer, Robert, Ward and Henry Miller.
Surviving are his wife, Dare Barnes Miller; Son, Jeffery Miller and spouse Janet of Purlear; daughters, Janet Triplett and spouse Jerry and Joann Miller all of Purlear; grandchildren, Jessica Bryant and spouse Scott of North Wilkesboro, Heather Powell and spouse Nick of Purlear, Brittany Barger and spouse Frank of Troutman, Renee Walker of Wilkesboro, Aaron Walker of Purlear, Amy Miller and fiancé Justin Jones of Charlotte; great grandchildren, Noah Powell, Preston Powell both of Purlear, Kaylee Bryant, Riley Bryant both of North Wilkesboro, Sophia Denny of Purlear; sisters, Shirley Jones of Glendale Springs, Faye Dixon of China Grove, NC, Evazell Kilby of West Jefferson; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service was November 9, at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Russell Sheets and Rev. Sonny Thomas officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin, 243 North Lee Avenue, Yadkinville, NC 27055. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Pallbearers were Scott Bryant, Nick Powell, Aaron Walker, Jerry Triplett, Frank Barger, Justin Jones, and Noah Powell.
Elizabeth Golden 99
Mrs. Elizabeth Martin Golden, age 99 of North Wilkesboro passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Westchester Manor in High Point.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Keith Knox, Rev. James Ferguson, Rev. Ronald Howell and Dr. Terry Hunt officiating. Burial will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:30 to 12:30 PM prior to the service at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.
Mrs. Golden was born September 14, 1920 in Wilkes County to Henry and Lula Alexander Martin. She was a member of the First Baptist Church Main Street and attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was a member of the Eastern Star, she loved needlepoint, gardening, her grandchildren, family and friends. She loved cooking, and was best known for her apple pie and always had an open door.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Charles Jerry Golden, a daughter; Carolyn Golden, two grandsons; Reginald and Chase, two sisters; Stella Hunter and Pludia Martin and one brother; Earl Campbell.
She is survived by four daughters; Linda Habershaw and husband Robert of Roaring Rover, Marilynne Bailey of North Wilkesboro, Kathy Turner of North Wilkesboro and Penny Golden of Elkin, two sons; Walter Golden of North Wilkesboro and Charles Lee Golden and wife Sandra of Lawton, OK , ten grandchildren; Diedra, Timothy, Larry, Aaron, Charles, Ineke, Damon, Micah. Christopher and Jessica, thirteen great grandchildren; Amanda, Doug, Trey, Jordyn, Sydney, Embry, Sierra, Sienna, Rowyn, Elijah, Cameron, Dutch and Harper and one sister; Virginia Miller and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.
Susan McManus, 75
Susan E. (Knam) McManus, age 75, of Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. She was born May 20, 1944 in Flushing, New York to Justus H. and Mary E. Fernsler Knam. Mrs. McManus was a graduate of North Haven High School in 1962; a graduate of Virginia Intermont AA in 1963; a graduate from High Point College in 1967 with a Bachelor's Degree in Teaching. She was a member of St. John Baptist de LaSalle Catholic Church and the choir. Her hobbies were her grandchildren.
Susan is survived by her husband of 46 years, Henry S. McManus; her son, Brian McManus and spouse Traci of Wilkesboro; step-sons, David McManus and spouse Sibrey of Novi, Michigan, Michael G. McManus of Reno, Nevada; grandchildren, Sydney, Payton and Addison McManus all of Wilkesboro; Sibrey Alexis and Troy D. McManus both of Novi, Michigan.
Funeral mass will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2019 at St. John Baptist de LaSalle Catholic Church with Father John Hanic officiating. An ice cream social will be held immediately the service. Flowers will be accepted. Memorials may be made to Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center for Cancer patients at 300 West Morgan Street, Suite 1200, Durham, NC 27701. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Ruth McCachren, 87
Mrs. Ruth Brooks McCachren, age 87 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center.
Funeral services were November 11, at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Snipes officiating. Burial will be in Scenic Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. McCachren was born February 23, 1932 in Richmond County to Thomas Joshua Brooks and Lola Wallace Brooks. She was retired from the Wilkes County School System. Mrs. McCachren was a member of North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; William Barnette McCachren, Sr. and a daughter; Myra O'Neil McCachren Carrigan.
She is survived by two sons; William Barnette McCachren, Jr. and Matthew Scott McCachren both of North Wilkesboro, two grandchildren; Roseann Dixon and Jennifer Carrigan and three sisters; Rebecca Brooks Blackwelder of Mooresville, Norma Funderburk of Monroe and Myra Gray of Concord.
Flowers will accepted.
James Stanley, 71
Mr. James Paul Stanley, age 71 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019.
Graveside services were November 9, at Salisbury National Cemetery.
Mr. Stanley was born January 11, 1948 in Wilkes County. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Stanley worked in the Mobile Home business and was a member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by two brothers; Harold Stanley and Dean Stanley.
Mr. Stanley is survived by his former wife; Nancy Karen James Stanley of North Wilkesboro and two sons; Mark Stanley of Roaring River and Kelly Stanley and wife Iva of North Wilkesboro.
Dina Benge, 84
Mrs. Dina "Mae' Bumgarner Benge, age 84 of Ferguson, passed away Sunday, November 03, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Funeral services were November 6, at Lewis Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Dwayne Andrews and Rev. Sherrill Welborn officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Benge was born November 8, 1934 in Wilkes County to Harry Delbert and Veoria Elledge Bumgarner. She was a homemaker and a faithful member of Lewis Fork Baptist Church for almost 50 years. Mae was well known as The Walnut Lady. She always thought of others before herself and took care of others before herself.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Harley Jackson Benge and a son: Randy Jackson Benge.
She is survived by a daughter; Darlene Benge Roberson and husband Donald of Hays, two sons; Ricky Benge and wife Davina of Ferguson and Robin Benge and wife Dian of Charlotte, a daughter in law; Debra Benge of Ferguson, ten grandchildren; Jacob Norris and wife Julia of Knoxville, Tenn., Brenna Roberson Wood and husband Thomas of Roaring River, Matthew Roberson and wife Julie of Hays, Samantha Benge of Georgia, R.J Benge of Ferguson, Penny Souther and husband Tracy of Ferguson, Brett Benge and wife Brittany of North Wilkesboro, Morgan Davis and husband Christopher of Raleigh, Daniel Benge of Charlotte and Paiton Benge of Charlotte, ten great grandchildren; Jonah Norris, Ethan Benge, Serenity Benge, Ashtan Benge, Mollee Benge, Paisley Benge, Amber Souther, Laura Souther, Aiden Davis and Wyatt Davis, three sisters; Betty Jones of Ferguson, Bert Dockery of Ferguson and Nancy Craven of Ferguson and a brother; Ronald Jones of Charlotte.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Donor's Choice.
Henry Rodriguez, 27
Henry Alexander Gonzales Rodriguez, age 27, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019. He was born March 11, 1992 in Lima Cortes, Honduras to Isandra Francisca Pineda Soriano.
Surviving are his girlfriend, Silvia Juares; sons, Steven Gonzales; Rossel Matute, Kricia Matute, Lester Pineda; his mother, Isandra Pineda of Honduras; sisters, Raquel Pineda, Reina Pineda of Honduras; brothers, Gustavo Pineda of Honduras, Rossel Matute, brother's-in-law, Juan Carlos Juares, Marco Pineda, Antonio Pineda; sister-in-law, Zeilyn Pineda; father-in-law, Marcos Pineda; mother-in-law, Blacina Sierra; and aunt, Marina Pineda.
The family will received friends at Iglesia Pentecostal Rosa De Saron November 9, with Pastor Benito Marroquin officiating. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
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