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MOTION PICTURES

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Parasite

HYAE JIN CHANG / Chung Sook YEO JEONG CHO / Yeon Kyo WOO SHIK CHOI / Ki Woo HYEON JUN JUNG / Da Song ZISO JUNG / Da Hye JUNG EUN LEE / Moon Gwang SUN KYUN LEE / Dong Ik MYUNG HOON PARK / Geun Se SO DAM PARK / Ki Jung KANG HO SONG / Ki Taek

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role Joaquin Phoenix, Joker

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role Renee Zellweger, Judy

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Brad Pitt, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role Laura Dern, Marriage Story

TELEVISION Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series The Crown

MARION BAILEY / Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother HELENA BONHAM CARTER / Princess Margaret OLIVIA COLMAN / Queen Elizabeth II CHARLES DANCE / Lord Mountbatten BEN DANIELS / Lord Snowdon ERIN DOHERTY / Princess Anne CHARLES EDWARDS / Martin Charteris TOBIAS MENZIES / Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh JOSH O’CONNOR / Prince Charles SAM PHILLIPS / Equerry DAVID RINTOUL / Michael Adeane JASON WATKINS / Harold Wilson

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

CAROLINE AARON / Shirley Maisel ALEX BORSTEIN / Susie Myerson RACHEL BROSNAHAN / Midge Maisel MARIN HINKLE / Rose Weissman STEPHANIE HSU / Mei JOEL JOHNSTONE / Archie Cleary JANE LYNCH / Sophie Lennon LEROY McCLAIN / Shy Baldwin KEVIN POLLAK / Moishe Maisel TONY SHALHOUB / Abe Weissman MATILDA SZYDAGIS / Zelda BRIAN TARANTINA / Jackie MICHAEL ZEGEN / Joel Maisel

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series Jennifer Aniston, The Morning Show

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series Tony Shalhoub, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series Sam Rockwell, Fosse/Verdon

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series Michelle Williams, Fosse/Verdon

STUNT ENSEMBLES Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture

AVENGERS: ENDGAME Marija Juliette Abney Janeshia Adams-Ginyard George “Gee” Alexander Derek Alfonso Nate Andrade Christopher Antonucci Randy Archer Brandon Arnold Steven S. Atkinson Ben Aycrigg Jennifer Badger Christopher Balualua Danya Bateman Loyd Bateman Kelly Bellini Joanna Bennett Carrie Bernans Felix Betancourt Gianni Biasetti, Jr. Mike Bishop Tamiko Brownlee Troy Butler Jwaundace Candece Marc Canonizado Janene Carleton Elisabeth Carpenter Sean Christopher Carter Kevin Cassidy Hymnson Chan Courtney Chen Anis Cheurfa Fernando Chien Alvin Chon Tye Claybrook, Jr. Marcelle Coletti David Conk John A. Cooper Brandon Cornell Thomas Joseph Culler Jahnel Curfman Gui Da Silva-Greene Chris Daniels Keith Davis Martin De Boer Robbert de Groot Isabella Shai DeBroux Holland Diaz Josh Diogo Jackson Dobies Justin Dobies Cory Dunson Jessica Durham Justin Eaton Jared Eddo Katie Eischen Kiante Elam Jazzy Ellis David Elson Jason Elwood Hanna Tony Falcon Guy Fernandez Mark Fisher Alessandro Folchitto Colin Follenweider Glenn Foster Simeon Freeman Shauna Galligan Monique Ganderton Johnny Gao Jomahl Gildersleve Denisha Gillespie Daniel Graham Ryan Green Carlos Guity Califf Guzman Dante Ha Akihiro Haga Garrett Hammond Lydia Hand Daniel Hargrave Kandis Hargrave Sam Hargrave Regis Andrew Harrington III Thayr Harris Zedric Harris Jimmy Hart Alex Hashioka Zachary Henry Danny Hernandez Mark Hicks Maria Hippolyte Bobby Holland Hanton JT Holt Crystal Hooks Niahlah Hope Damita Howard Justin Howell Jacob Hugghins Lindsay Anne Hugghins Michael Hugghins Tony Hugghins Scott Hunter James Hutchison III Pan Iam CC Ice Sarah Irwin Mami Ito Duke Jackson Michael Jamorski Kirk Jenkins Preshas Jenkins Floyd Anthony Johns Jr. Richard M. King Ralf Koch Khalil La’Marr Matt LaBorde Danny Le Boyer Matt Leonard William Leong Bethany Levy James Lew Marcus Lewis Jefferson Lewis III Eric Linden Scott Loeser Rachel Luttrell-Bateman Adam Lytle Tara Macken Dave Macomber Julia Maggio Ruben Maldonado Richard Marrero Rob Mars Andy Martin Aaron Matthews Tim R. McAdams Taylor McDonald Kyle McLean Crystal Michelle Mark Miscione Heidi Moneymaker Renae Moneymaker Chris Moore Tristen Tyler Morts William Billy Morts Marie Mouroum Spencer Mulligan Travor Murray Jachin JJ Myers Anthony Nanakornpanom John Nania Nikolay Nedyalkov Carl Nespoli Paul O’Connor Marque Ohmes Olufemi Olagoke Noon Orsatti Rowbie Orsatti Jane Oshita Leesa Pate Natasha Paul Gary Peebles Nathaniel Perry Josh Petro Lloyd Pitts George Quinones Taraja Ramsess Greg Rementer Antjuan Rhames Meredith Richardson Bayland Rippenkroeger Ryan Robertson Christopher Cody Robinson Donny Rogers Carrington Christopher Eric Romrell Michelle Rose Corrina Roshea Marvin Ross Elena Sanchez Maya Santandrea Matthew Scheib Erik Schultz Jordan Scott Joshua Russel Seifert Brandon Shaw Bruce Shepperson Joseph Singletary III Tim Sitarz Dominique Smith Dena Sodano Robert D. Souris Jackson Spidell Daniel Stevens Jenel Stevens Diandra Stoddard Milliner Granger Summerset Phedra Syndelle Mark Tearle Hamid-Reza Thompson Tyler J. Tiffany Aaron Toney Amy Lynn Tuttle Tony Vo Todd Warren Kevin Waterman Amber Whelan Aaron Wiggins Joseph Williams Matthew M. Williams Thom Williams Zola Williams Mike Wilson Tyler Witte Michael Yahn James Young Marcus Gene Young Woon Young Park Casey Zeller Keil Zeperni

Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series GAME OF THRONES Boian Anev Mark Archer Kristina Baskett Ferenc Berecz Richard Bradshaw Michael Byrch Andrew Burford Yusuf Chaudhri Nick Chooping Jonathan Cohen David Collom Christopher Cox Jacob Cox Matt Crook Matt Da Silva Levan Doran Dom Dumaresq Daniel Euston Bradley Farmer Pete Ford Vladimir Furdik David Grant Lawrence Hansen Richard Hansen Nicklas Hansson Rob Hayns Lyndon Hellewell Jessica Hooker Gergely Horpacsi Paul Howell Rowley Irlam Erol Ismail Troy Kechington Paul Lowe John Macdonald Leigh Maddern Kai Martin Kim Mcgarrity Carly Michaels Nikita Mitchell Chris Newton David Newton Jason Oettle Bela Orsanyi Ivan Orsanyi Radoslav Parvanov Oleg Podobin Josh Ravenscroft Andrej Riabokon Zach Roberts Doug Robson Stanislav Satko Paul Shapcott Mark Slaughter Sam Stefan Jonny Stockwell Ryan Stuart Gyula Toth Marek Toth Andy Wareham Calvin Warrington Heasman Richard Wheeldon Belle Williams Will Willoughby Leo Woodruff Ben Wright Lewis Young

WINS BY STUDIO Disney – 1 Neon – 1 Netflix – 1 Roadside Attractions/LD Entertainment – 1 Sony Pictures – 1 Warner Bros – 1

WINS BY NETWORK Amazon – 3 FX – 2 HBO – 2 Netflix – 1 Apple – 1

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News Highlights: December 10th 2017 - December 17th 2017

In case you didn’t see, hear, or do it yourself these are some events that took place during the last week. Smashy: Valparaíso, Chile: Barricades and Clashes outside Playa Ancha University for Black December With the anarchist, Angry Pelao and the Brujo (Sorcerer)**, present in every revolt, in every street clash, we went out to sharpen the gestures of memory and solidarity with the prisoners in a confrontational and permanent war against the State, patriarchy and capital, therefore we send a warm and complicit embrace to the comrades Juan and Nataly who are being judged by the power in the so-called ‘Bombs Case 2’, and to the comrades who are in the sights of power and the press in Valparaíso for the case of May 21st.

Thessaloniki, Greece: Incendiary Attack Against Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation (OTE) for Black December (Eng/Esp)

“So we returned to attack the telecommunications company OTE, continuing our anti-technology campaign. At dawn on December 14th, we placed an incendiary device in the OTE antenna system in Seych Sou.“

Santiago, Chile: Explosive Attacks Against the Headquarters of the Socialist Party and the Radical Social-Democratic Party by Antagonistic Nuclei of the New Urban Guerrilla | anarchistnews.org

Wanting to be precise and concise, through this statement we claim responsibility for the placement of explosive devices at the headquarters of the main parties of the new majority, corresponding to the ‘Socialist Party’ and the ‘Radical Social-Democratic Party’ located at number 873 Paris street and number 57 Londres street respectively. Given the facilities of the physical space in which both foul organizations are located we saw the possibility of carrying out simultaneous attacks, violating both the security and the internal surveillance of the parties, after the announcement two weeks ago from the government by the human waste that is the interior minister, Mahmud Aleuy, following the placement of explosive devices at the headquarters of the ‘PPD’ (Party For Democracy) and the ‘PDC’ (Christian Democratic Party).* With the above, we want to state that we are capable of violating their methods, strategies and security agents and that we do not fear their words or their methods of repression.

Earth Liberation:

Tacoma, WA: "Block the Gates!" Lockdowns Continue Against LNG at Port - It's Going Down

“At around 6:30 this morning, three protesters locked themselves down to tripods blocking the gates of the site. Workers eventually found their way in to work, though, and when reached by phone, the protesters were in the process of taking the tripods down.”

Nebraska: Rail Line Disruptions In Solidarity with Anti-Extraction Struggles - It's Going Down

During this week we attached wire and jumper cables to the main Union Pacific rail line running through the state of Nebraska to disrupt rail signals and delay trains that mainly carry coal from the mountainous west to population centers in the east.

International Direct Action Against French Stag Hunt | Earth First! Newswire

Hunt Saboteurs from Croydon and Kingston joined the first major international action of its kind that saw nearly 60 Hunt Saboteurs from 6 different countries descend on the notorious Futaie des Amis Stag Hunt in the Foret de Compiegne, Picardy, Northern France.

Hambach Forest, Germany: 400 people in December 10th Demonstration

Today’s walk in the Forest has attracted over 400 people reflecting a wave of popular support sweeping not just the region but all of Germany and from around the world.

Hudson Valley Earth First! Maintain Tree Sits to Stop Valley Lateral Pipeline—Day 2

WAWAYANDA, New York- December 10 2017- Members of Hudson Valley Earth First! have established tree sit blockades in the path of the Valley Lateral Pipeline to stop its construction and to save the forest. On December 8th, 2017, Millennium Pipeline Company started clearing trees for the Valley Lateral Pipeline, which would connect fracked natural gas from the existing Millennium Pipeline to the scandal-ridden, toxic Competitive Power Ventures (CPV) Power Plant.

Banner Drops:

Durham, NC: Banner Drop for Abdul Burnette & Against New Police HQ - It's Going Down

Not a banner of or in favor of the law, but an abolitionist demand for liberation from and beyond the limits of law. It reads: “FUCK THE COVERUP, FUCK THE POLICE, FEAR THE PEOPLE FREE ABDUL BURNETTE.”

Virginia: On Eve of ACP decision, Banner Dropped at Board Member's Home - It's Going Down

Heather might be in Richmond for all we know, but in the morning, whoever drives the blue BMW SUV in her Norfolk, Va mansion’s driveway will probably give her a call to let her know that a witchy-ass banner calling her and all her fellow board members out was hung from their front porch for their neighbors to see.

Banner Drop Against Columbus Murals at University of Notre Dame - It's Going Down

“South Bend, Indiana”—Studying for their final exams, University of Notre Dame students in the library on Friday morning looked up and saw a banner unfurled from the second-floor balcony. The banner proclaimed,THIS IS POTAWATOMI LAND! FUCK THE KKKOLUMBUS MURALS! Repression: Athens, Greece: Solidarity Fundraiser for an Anarchist Prisoner Arrested on the 6th of December

On the night of the 6th of December a comrade was arrested during the demo and he is now accused of throwing molotov cocktails at the cops. He is now facing years in prison if he doesn’t pay the 3000 euro fine he got sentenced to by the justice. He doesn’t have the money to pay the 3000 euro bail. So we are gonna throw a solidarity party next weekend to try to raise money for the case but we are scared that there wont be enough money to be able to avoid prison for him.

Judge Sides with Big Oil in Maine Pipeline Case

In a case that has national ramifications, a federal judge has ruled against the city of South Portland, Maine, in its latest effort to stop the coastal town from becoming a destination for Canadian tar sands oil. The case centers around an existing pipeline owned by oil companies ExxonMobil, Shell, and Suncor.

Argentina: Immediate Freedom for Susana Vidal, Library Teacher & Tireless Fighter Against all kinds of Injustice (Esp/Eng)

The comrade Susana is also a delegate of Ademys (teachers union in Buenos Aires) and was arrested in the early hours of the morning while demonstrating solidarity with one of the detainees as a result of the brutal repression carried out by the government yesterday, when the people came out to fight combatively against the reform pension. Together with Susana, they detained 3 more comrades.

Anarchist Perspectives on Net Neutrality

Yesterday, the FCC voted to repeal Net Neutrality. Without those protections, private corporations��and the class that controls them—can shape what information is available to people according to their own interests. Imagine a future in which the content widely available on the internet is comparable to what you could watch on network television in the 1980s! Today, the flows of information on the internet are almost identical with our collective thought processes: they determine what we can discuss, what we can imagine. But the fundamental problem is that the internet has always been controlled by the government and corporations.

Judge Dismisses “Inciting a Riot” Charge against All Six Defendants; More Connections Between Pemberton and far-Right - It's Going Down

Yesterday, DC Superior Court Judge Lynn Leibovitz dismissed the felony charge of inciting a riot against six defendants currently on trial in a widely watched case involving 194 people arrested at Inauguration Day protests on January 20.

Update on NATO 3 Appeal Hearing - It's Going Down

Yesterday, the NATO3 were back in court to appeal their convictions following their arrests in May 2012. While the NATO3 and their legal team beat the more serious terrorism charges in their original trial, they were each found guilty of two counts of mob action, possession of incendiary devices with intent to commit arson and possession of incendiary device with knowledge someone else intended to commit arson on February 12, 2014.

Atlanta, GA: Update on Food Not Bombs Repression - It's Going Down

City representatives refused to show up. They were too ashamed to even face us in their own court. The bogus charge was dismissed without so much as a hearing. This confirms that the crackdown was never about the law, it has always been nothing more than a campaign of intimidation designed to bully homeless people and those who aid them. Already, officials are researching other ordinances they can use to repress us.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Bad News! Rafael Braga Remains Imprisoned! (Port/Esp/Eng)

By 2 votes to 1, Rafael remains imprisoned and his sentence was kept as well as the penalty of 11 years. Only one of the Judges voted for the acquittal only of the accusation of association with the traffic, but was defeated. As one vote diverged from the decision, the discussion could be taken to another chamber in the coming months.

Criminalizing Dissent: After Proving "Mere Presence" J20 Prosecution Rests Case - UNICORN RIOT

Judge Leibovitz has scheduled further hearings this week, without jurors present, for both sides to argue outstanding issues with new evidence exhibits. Jurors may have the case as soon as Friday, and by all accounts deliberations are expected to begin, and possibly end in a verdict, next week.

Turkey: Kurdish anarchist caught up in Gülenist purge | anarchistnews.org

Our friend İshak has been arrested as a member of the Islamic, pro-capitalist Gülen movement. In the pre-dawn hours of October 2, special ops police raided his Istanbul home, where they beat him before taking him into custody. İshak, a Kurdish self-identified anarchist and atheist, was later charged with downloading a messaging app used by the movement called Bylock in 2014.

Ishak denies the charges, as well as any ties with the Gülenists, and allegedly, the state has yet to present substantial evidence supporting its claims.

An Activist Stands Accused of Firing a Gun at Standing Rock. It Belonged to Her Lover— An FBI Informant

AS LAW ENFORCEMENT officers advanced in a U-shaped sweep line down North Dakota Highway 1806 last October, pushing back Dakota Access opponents from a camp in the pipeline’s path, two sheriff’s deputies broke formation to tackle a 37-year-old Oglala Sioux woman named Red Fawn Fallis. As Fallis struggled under the weight of her arresting officers, who were attempting to put her in handcuffs, three gunshots allegedly went off alongside her.

Three Catholic Workers Cited for Trespass in Duluth, MN

Three Catholic Workers gained entry into the Enbridge Energy Duluth MN office to deliver a citizen’s letter of complaint

Naples, Italy: Repressive Operation Against FAI/FRI

Naples prosecutor Catello Maresca, in charge of an investigation on subversive association linked to FAI/FRI, demanded that twenty anarchist comrades be arrested and the Centro Studi Libertari, the place of anarchist group Louise Michel, and the 76/A anarchist space to be shut down..As an investigating judge rejected the prosecutor’s demand, the latter has made appeal; this will be held on 14th December at the court of review in Naples.

Athens, Greece: Pola Roupa and Nikos Maziotis continue hunger strike in Koridallos prisons « Contra Info

On December 6th (on the 26th day of their hunger strike), Roupa and Maziotis were finally discharged from the hospital and returned to Koridallos prisons, determined to continue their hunger strike until their demands are met (among other things, they request extended visits with their six-year-old child).

Zurich – Fermento anarchist bookshop raided | anarchistnews.org

On Thursday November 30th, at around 4pm, a dozen plain clothes and uniformed policemen from the cantonal police entered the premises of anarchist bookshop Fermento, on Josefstrasse 102 in Zurich, armed with a search warrant. The alleged crime: “Public instigation to commit crimes and acts of violence”.

Antifa

Michigan: All out to Stop Richard Spencer at U of M - It's Going Down

Students at U of M have been walking out of classes and occupying offices, building the movement to stop the Fascist, Richard Spencer, and his supporters from coming to U of M to attack Black students, Muslim students and all who oppose him. The administration of U of M, the Board of Regents, the cops and the government are complicit with Richard Spencer and do nothing to stop racist attacks or to defend students under attack.

What Happened In Portland: Joey Gibson’s Assault Victim Speaks Out - It's Going Down

And then, out of nowhere, Joey Gibson comes up behind me, and restrains me, forcing me to the ground. I didn’t realize it was him at first, I thought it was an actual police officer, so I complied. All of the fash started crowding around us, and I was scared I was going to be trampled. Then I heard him say something about citizens arrest, trying to say I had a warrant.

Patriot Prayer’s Anti-Immigrant Hate Rally Brings out the Fascists in Droves

Since Joey Gibson began organizing rallies in the Pacific Northwest, he’s sought to create a united front on the far-Right which has offered space to neo-Nazis, the Alt-Right, and white nationalists. During the recent demonstrations that took place in a handful of US cities on December 9th against sanctuary cities including in Portland, Rose City Antifa documents how this trend is not only continuing, but seemingly growing. For further news check out: Anarchist News Daily

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April 24, 2019: Obituaries

Lula Payne, 92

Lula Stinson Payne, age 92, of Hays, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Rose Glen Manor. She was born August 17, 1926 in Chatham County to Marvin Durham Stinson and Mary Catherine Benner Stinson. Mrs. Payne was a graduate of Ramseur High School, previously employed with Wilkes Community College and a member of North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church. Lula was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Lawrence Payne; son, Ronald Timothy Payne "Timmy"; grandson, Brandon Christopher Payne; brothers, Henry and John Stinson; sisters, Mary Dean Stinson, Elizabeth Rinehardt, Lillie Nance; and beloved sister-in-law, Katie Petty.

Surviving are her children, Nancy Payne Foster and spouse Stuart of Summerton, South Carolina, Paul Lawrence Payne, Jr. "Larry" and spouse Susie, North Wilkesboro, Donnie Lee Payne "Don" and spouse Julia of Hickory, James "Alan" Payne and spouse Nancy of Durham, Jeffrey David Payne "Jeff" and spouse Nancy of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Evan Foster of Raleigh, Andrew Payne of Clayton, Matthew Payne and spouse Megan of Wilmington, Nathan Payne and spouse Ealer of Durham, Megan Payne Linton and spouse Eddie of Pittsboro, Erin Payne of Durham, Katherine Payne "Katie" of Statesville; great grandchild, Penelope Linton of Pittsboro.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019 at North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church with Rev. Steve Snipes officiating. Burial will follow in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church from 12:00 until 1:00 on Thursday, prior to the service. The family has requested no flowers, memorials may be made to Mtn. Valley Hospice, 688 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Rufus Wagoner, 74

Mr. Rufus Eugene "Gene" Wagoner, 74, of McGrady, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at his residence.

Rufus was born on Saturday, November 18, 1944 in Wilkes County to Raymond Hobert Wagoner and Bessie Viola Royal Wagoner.

Rufus is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Eula Mae Benge Wagoner; sisters, Margie Wagoner and Geneva Wagoner.

Rufus is survived by his daughters; Lisa Fox (Jessie) of McGrady, Crystal Pierce (Mark) of Booneville; son, Daniel Wagoner of the home; brothers, Spencer Wagoner (Mae), Marvin Wagoner (Sue), all of Mulberry, 8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

A Visitation was April 22, at Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes Chapel. Graveside service followed in Mt. Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, North Wilkesboro with Rev. Junior Harrold officiating.

The Family request in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes P.O. Box 396 Moravian Falls, NC 28654 for final expenses.

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

Rita Stanley, 61

Mrs. Rita "Darlene" Prevette Stanley, age 61 of Hays, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at her home.

Funeral services were April 20, at United Fellowship Church in Booneville, with Preacher Johnny Arnold and Minister Andrew Hoots officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Stanley was born September 17, 1957 in Wilkes County to Eugene E. Prevette and Doris L. Bell Prevette. She was a homemaker and a member of United Fellowship Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; Archie Lee Stanley.

Mrs. Stanley is survived by a daughter; Rita Jean Stanley McMahan of Hays, a son; Alan Lee Stanley of Hays, seven grandchildren; Kayla S. McMahan, Emmabele K. Repnyek, Avery L. Stanley, Preston C. Stanley, Abygail S. McMahan, Destiny-Hope N. McMahan, Elisabeth G. Holland, two sisters; Donna Radecke and husband Curtis of Yadkinville and Tabatha Lynn Vestal of Yadkinville and a brother; Steve Prevette and wife Sharon of Ronda.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 9 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Freeland Parsons, 85

Freeland "Hal" Parsons, age 85, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Wilkes Senior Village. He was born April 6, 1934 in Wilkes County to Auburn and Bertha Spears Parsons. Hal was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Millers Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are his brothers, Caster Parsons of Huntersville, Jackie Parsons of Millers Creek; sisters, Nadine Anderson and spouse Russell of Winston Salem, Christine Shepherd of Wilkesboro.

Graveside service was April 20, at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Millers Creek. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Vergie Patterson, 80

Mrs. Vergie Mae Absher Patterson, age 80 of North Wilkesboro, passed away April 17, 2019 at her home.

Funeral services was April 20, at Cane Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Rhoades and Rev. Kenny Absher officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Patterson was born January 21, 1939 in Wilkes County to Rom and Hattie Felts Absher. She was retired from American Drew Furniture Company. Mrs. Patterson was a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Patterson was preceded in death by a great grandson; Austin Smathers, two sisters; Mae Johnson and Mary Adams and six brothers; Olen Absher, Bill Absher, Silas Absher, Robert Absher, Fred Absher and Everette Absher.

She is survived by her husband; Jerry Patterson, two daughters; Debbie Shumate and husband Robert of McGrady and Bobbie Cranfill and husband Don of Hays, four grandchildren; Bryan Shumate, Joey Shumate, Dianna Cloud and spouse Shannon and Amy Cranfill, seven great grandchildren; Caleb Smathers, Kalei Perales, Lucas Perales, Cole Shumate, Garrett Shumate, Emma Shumate and Taelyn Shumate, a great- great grandchild; Bentley Smathers, two sisters; Kathy Bell and husband Randall of North Wilkesboro and Margie Lackey of Wilkesboro and a brother; Rev. Hobert Absher and wife Doris, of Hays.

Flowers will be accepted.

Patrick Wyatt, 64

Patrick Steve Wyatt, age 64, of Hays, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at his home. He was born March 28, 1955 in Wayne County, Michigan to Alex Wyatt, Jr. and Ruby Johnson Wyatt. Mr. Wyatt enjoyed fishing, antique clocks and gardening. Mr. Wyatt was preceded in death by his parents; and a son, Michael James Brown.

Surviving are his daughter, Tara Lytton and spouse Garron of Hickory; son, Devin Wyatt and spouse Jeremy Lazzara of Portland, Oregon; sister, Patricia Dollyhigh and spouse Randy of North Wilkesboro; and two grandchildren, Jaxton Bailey and Emmett Lytton both of Hickory.

Memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Gilreath officiating. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 2:00 until 3:00 on Sunday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Ina Earp, 95

Mrs. Ina Bertha Hayes Earp, age 95 of Boomer, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

Graveside services were April 17, 2019 at Beaver Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. James Hall officiating.

Mrs. Earp was born July 2, 1923 in Wilkes County to Grover Cleveland Hayes and Mattie Johnson Hayes. She was an avid gardener and homemaker. Ina was known throughout her community for sharing baskets full of vegetables and flowers from her gardens. She retired from the manufacturing industry and was a life-long member of Beaver Creek Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Ronald Blair Earp, a son; Jerry Nelson Earp, five sisters; Ruby Hayes Smith, Lexie Hayes Walsh, Irene Hayes Crawford, Helen Hayes Eller and Juanita Hayes Wyatt and three brothers; Clay Hayes, Parks Hayes and Earl Hayes.

Mrs. Earp is survived by four grandchildren; Terri Diane Earp Jesenovic Gehringer and husband Earl, Ricky Blair Earp Jesenovic, Linda Sue Earp McClure and husband Doug and Leigh Ann Earp Nunn and husband Eric, five great-grandchildren; Kayla Diane Gehringer Michalik and husband Nick, Kenneth Aaron Gehringer and wife Nicole, Katie Mae Gehringer, Jeri Nicole McClure and Michael Jerrold Nunn, three great great grandchildren; Braxton Collins, Avery Gehringer and Mason Gehringer, a brother; Franklin Peeler Hayes and special caregivers; Barbara Gant and Nellie Rash and several special nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Beaver Creek Baptist Church cemetery fund PO Box 26 Ferguson, NC 28624.

Robert Stipe, 77

Mr. Robert Louis Stipe, age 77 of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at his home.

Memorial services were April 23, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Eddie Tharpe officiating.

Mr. Stipe was born January 28, 1942 in Ann Arbor, MI to Louis Reginald and Frances Smith Stipe. He was the Assistant Director of Pharmacy at Wilkes Regional Medical Center prior to his retirement.

Mr. Stipe was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Marta Carroll Hawthorne-Henry Stipe and a son; James David Stipe.

He is survived by a daughter; Julia Ann Robertson and husband; John Sheagrn of Myrtle Beach, SC, two sons; Ronald Laurance Stipe and wife Barbara Lynn of Concord, NC and Kenneth Douglas Stipe of St. Augustine, FL, five grandchildren; Josh Robertson and wife Angela, Conner Stipe, Landon Stipe, Thomas Stipe and Liam Jarvis, two great grandchildren; Callum Robertson and Adella Robertson and a brother; John Stipe and wife Dee.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life PO Box 9 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Special Olympics of Cabarrus County 7321 Raging Ridge Road Harrisburg, NC 28075.

Walter Pennell, 76

Walter Jerry Pennell, age 76, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Westwood Hills Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born June 13, 1942 in Wilkes County to Glenn and Marie Miller Pennell. Mr. Pennell was a US Air Force Veteran and a member of Fishing Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR, basketball and spending time with his dogs, Dixie and Sophie. Mr. Pennell was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Cynthia Ray Pennell.

Surviving are his son, William G. Pennell of Navarre, Florida; daughter, JoAnn E. Dagenhart and spouse Kenneth of Corydon, Indiana; daughter, Kim Swofford of Wilkesboro, son, Chris Jarvis of Wilkesboro, daughter, Donna Coats and spouse Tony of Clayton, daughter, Missy Cayton of Raleigh, son, Don Cayton of Wake Forest; grandchildren, Jordan Dagenhart of Corydon, Indiana, Brenna Pennell and Amanda Hall both of Warner Robbins, Georgia; Morgan Swofford, Christyn Jarvis, Samantha Jarvis, and grandchildren who called him Jer-Jer, Carleigh Cayton, Ireland Cayton, Leah Cayton; great grandson, Robert Jarvis.

Funeral service was April 20, at Fishing Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Gregory officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

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Black History in Fashion : One of my favorite designer Mr. B Michael @bmichaelamerica b michael // Advanced American Style Right from the start, B Michael was fated to be a fashion designer. Growing up in Durham, Connecticut, he found early inspirations in his mother, whose family extends back four generations. Her creativity and keen sense of style passed on to her son, and like his eclectic family tree, b michael AMERICA incorporates the fantastic with understated cool, sensational color with elegance and emotion with design. A former account executive for a Wall Street firm, B Michael decided to pursue his creative side and launched a successful millinery line after designing for Oscar de La Renta and Louis Feraud among others. The designer launched his first couture collection in 1999 with the help of PR Guru Eleanor Lambert, as with his approach to millinery, his designs exuded a glamorous clean aesthetic. His juxtaposition of creativity with simplicity is exemplified by the kaleidoscope dress (from the Spring 2014 collection), which was sewn together from fourteen fabrics, consisting of fifty pieces. He has shown his collection in Beijing, China, Korea and Shanghai. Particular to b michael AMERICA, he heightens his couture aesthetic by infusing emotions such as joy, adding a discernible feeling and festive mood to his creations. The designer describes his signature style, “It is a modern approach to glamour. It is also about achieving a very sophisticated, yet simplistic look.” His collections have garnered appreciative fans including socialites and personalities such as Cicely Tyson for the Tony Awards, Nancy Wilson’s gown in the Smithsonian, Whitney Houston’s wardrobe for Sparkle, Tamara Tunie, Amy Fine Collins, Nancy Wilson, Beyonce Knowles, Colleen Atwood, Lena Horne, Lynn Whitfield, as well as Angela Bassett. B Michael is no homebody either; you might find him in some of New York’s trendiest spots. In 1998, B Michael became a member of the CFDA. #blackdesignermagic #blackdesignermagic #bmichael #blackhistoryinfashion #bmichaelamerica #blackfashiondesignersrock (at New York, New York)

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June 19, 2019: In other news

WCC announces spring

2019 Semester President’s and Dean’s Lists

Wilkes Community College recognizes outstanding academic achievement of students through the President’s List and the Dean’s List each fall and spring semester. The students on the spring 2019 semester President’s and Dean’s lists are grouped by home county.

To qualify for the President’s List, full-time students must achieve a 4.0 grade point average, complete 12 or more semester hours of college-level courses (excluding credit by examination) and be awarded all “A’s.”

To qualify for the Dean’s List, full-time students must complete 12 or more semester hours of college-level courses (excluding credit by examination) and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, with no grade below a “B.”

Alexander County students qualifying for the spring 2019 semester

President’s List: Bradley Peyton Anderson, Hiddenite; Tiffany Brooke Austin, Taylorsville;

Benjamin Carroll Bradburn, Hiddenite; Colt Lane Cline, Hiddenite; Casey Elaine Hefner, Taylorsville; Tanya Patricia Link, Taylorsville; Erin Faith Pinnix, Hiddenite; Ethan Ryan Sprinkle, Taylorsville; Savana Nhiawa Vang, Taylorsville.

Dean’s List: Summer Leann Adams, Hiddenite; Lillianna Gabrielle Carrigan, Taylorsville;

Kayla Craig, Taylorsville; Holden Kelley Fox, Taylorsville; Kasey Elizabeth Gwaltney, Taylorsville; Amanda Hallman, Taylorsville; Noah Jacob Hudler, Taylorsville; Archie Neal Johnson, Taylorsville; Alexis Marie Lingle, Taylorsville; Zackary Gordon Pearson, Taylorsville;

Aven Maverick Sheppard, Taylorsville; Madison Victoria Walker, Taylorsville.

Alleghany County students qualifying for the spring 2019 semester

President’s List: Katelyn Davis, Sparta; Christopher Mark Johnson, Sparta; Sharon Blevins Lyons, Sparta; Joshua Grayson Moxley, Sparta; James Paul Phillips, Sparta; Samantha Roten, Sparta; Dania Brown Ruppard, Glade Valley; Holly Alexis Watkins, Sparta.

Dean’s List: Logan Patrick Billings, Sparta; Aaron Casey Brown, Piney Creek; Ashley Lynn Cornett , Sparta; Ryan Edward Dowell, Piney Creek; Morgan Elizabeth Jasso, Ennice; Keeli Malaya Moxley, Sparta; Jennifer Brooke Tracy, Glade Valley.

Ashe County students qualifying for the spring 2019 semester

President’s List: Kaylee Madison Campbell , West Jefferson; Bethany Frances Council, Laurel Springs; Elizabeth Marie Goodman, West Jefferson; Kelsie Ann Goodman ,West Jefferson; Caleb Allen Harless, West Jefferson; Zachary James Holman, Warrensville; Sarah Elizabeth Houck, West Jefferson; Allison Johnson Keppel, Jefferson; Joshua Ryan Knapp, Lansing; Jacob Tyler Milam, Creston; Brandi Parrish, West Jefferson; Alec Chase Roland, West Jefferson; Tonya Sizemore Sheets, West Jefferson; Devin Ray Sullins, Jefferson; Elva Jacqulyn Swibold, West Jefferson; Kellie Jourdan Taylor, Jefferson; Mackenzie Kathleen Watson, Fleetwood.

Dean’s List: Hannah Sue Barker, Glendale Springs; Ethan Lane Cox, West Jefferson; Molly Mae Dawes, Jefferson; Christy Greene Denny, West Jefferson; Arianne Leigh Dillard, West Jefferson; Melissa Brown Edwards, West Jefferson; Hollie Michelle Harris, Jefferson; Wendy Rubi Hernandez, Warrensville; Samantha Paige Johnson, Creston; Jordan Ross Miller, Fleetwood; Amy Sienna Patrick, Creston; Karina Leal Rash, West Jefferson; John Clark Reavis, Fleetwood; Allison Diamond Roten, West Jefferson; Ethan Shrader, West Jefferson; Michelle Slaton, Lansing; Caroline Melina Trent, West Jefferson; Carolina Jennette Weinberger, West Jefferson; Bailey Laurell Witherspoon, Fleetwood; Kaitlyn Woods, Jefferson.

Burke County students qualifying for the spring 2019 semester

President’s List: Jonathon Charles McManus, Morganton; Justin Ray Williams, Hildebran.

Dean’s List: Justin Lee Spurlin, Rutherford College.

Caldwell County students qualifying for the spring 2019 semester

President’s List: Janie Nichole Coffey, Lenoir; Alana Grace Hamby, Lenoir.

Dean’s List: William Everett McRary, Lenoir; Dillon Andrew Don Norwood, Lenoir; Elijah Christian Smith, Lenoir; David William White, Lenoir.

Catawba County students qualifying for the spring 2019 semester

President’s List: Graham Franklin Huffman , Conover; Adreanna White, Catawba.

Dean’s List: Sydney Grace Arnett, Hickory; Karter Michael Peek, Hickory.

Iredell County students qualifying for the spring 2019 semester

President’s List: James Robert Alkema, Statesville; Nicole Lindsey Beltrami, Stony Point;

William Henry Chapman, Statesville; Robert Curtis Fox, Olin; Kacie Lian Greer, Statesville;

Edward Todd Johnson , Statesville; Timothy Jacob Williams, Statesville.

Dean’s List: Christina Hope Beltrami, Stony Point; Morgan Nicole Blevins, Statesville; Krista Danielle Childress, Statesville; Amy Rena Harmon, Union Grove; Brian Christopher Pekarek, Statesville; Jadyn Leigh Summers, Statesville; David James Williams, Union Grove; Austin Thomas Wooten, Statesville.

New Hanover County students qualifying for the spring 2019 semester

President’s List: Lillieanne Bailey Eby, Castle Hayne.

Surry County students qualifying for the spring 2019 semester

President’s List: James Harrison Burcham, State Road; Hannah Faith Gentry, Elkin; Bryson Alexander Davis Key, Ararat; Kourtney Danielle Merkel, State Road.

Dean’s List: Kyla Danyelle Anderson, Elkin; Matthew Paul Giuffre, Ararat; Abriella Michelle Jarvis, Elkin; Emily Hope Jones, State Road; Justin N. Leonard, Pilot Mountain; Anayeli Loa, Elkin; Brandon James McGrady, Elkin; Corbin M. Soots, Mount Airy; Michelle Kathleen Teague, Elkin; Cassidi Rae Wood, Elkin.

Watauga County students qualifying for the spring 2019 semester

President’s List: Barry Craig Adams, Deep Gap; Hattie Cox, Deep Gap.

Dean’s List: Serlina Morales Francisco, Deep Gap; Carlos Sandoval, Boone.

Wilkes County students qualifying for the spring 2019 semester

President’s List: Maghan Katrice Adams, Hays; Logan George Anderson, North Wilkesboro;

Scott Bryan Anderson, Wilkesboro; Ashley Lynn Bauguess, Millers Creek; Oliver Dean Bentley, Wilkesboro; Jarrett Reid Blevins, Millers Creek; Kaycee Danielle Brown, Millers Creek; Victoria Lane-Kaye Bullis, Wilkesboro; Dillon John Carlton, North Wilkesboro; Aidan Quinn Cecile, Wilkesboro; Jacob Hunter Chipman, Roaring River; Cassidy Noah Clack, North Wilkesboro; Jodie Lynn Coffey, Ferguson; Ruth Noel Crawford, Purlear; Victoria Beth Dockery, Millers Creek; Katie Gorich Duncan, Wilkesboro; Kristen Emily Farrington, North Wilkesboro;

Brian Keith Foster, Hays; Amanda Lynn Goforth, North Wilkesboro; Gabriel Griffin, Millers Creek; Keith Wayne Haynes, North Wilkesboro; Sara Elizabeth Jarvis, North Wilkesboro; Kacee Leann Johnson, North Wilkesboro; Kayla Leigh Johnson, McGrady; Amanda Lyn Jordan, Wilkesboro; James Allen Kerr, Moravian Falls; James Thomas King, Wilkesboro; Eric Karl Kohlmeier, Wilkesboro; Breanna Nichole Laws, North Wilkesboro; Ilse Limon-Garcia,

Moravian Falls; Eric Kent Lunsford, Boomer; Rebecca Bounds Matherly, Ferguson; Tonya Deneese McNeil, Traphill; Shabrina Denise McPherson, North Wilkesboro; Jessicah Ellen Mesa,

North Wilkesboro; Lisa Gail Mikeal, Wilkesboro; Zachary Nolan Miller, North Wilkesboro; Ashley Lynn Minton, Millers Creek; Jacob Benjamin Muller, Moravian Falls; Marchella Campbell Nance, Ronda; Sierra Nicole Nance, Wilkesboro; Nhung Thi Nguyen, North Wilkesboro; Sapphire Renee Nichols, North Wilkesboro; Samantha Amber Nickelson, Wilkesboro; Staley Elizabeth Parks, Wilkesboro; Haley Perez, Wilkesboro; Roger

Dale Queen, Millers Creek; Jason Orion Redding, Roaring River; Paiton Elise Roberts, North Wilkesboro; Brittany Eller Rutherford, North Wilkesboro; Janine Diane Severt, Wilkesboro;

Cassie Marie Shepard, North Wilkesboro; Amy L. Talley, North Wilkesboro; Trenton Grant Teague, North Wilkesboro; Jared Allan Vice, North Wilkesboro; Trendon Seth Wagoner, North Wilkesboro; Rachel Elizabeth Watkins, North Wilkesboro; Ashley Christine Watson, Ferguson;

Logan Avery Whisnant, Wilkesboro; Lexey Makayla Williams, Moravian Falls; Catherine Christine Yates, North Wilkesboro; Christopher Richard Zeidner, Wilkesboro.

Dean’s List: Brittany Nicole Anderson, North Wilkesboro; Karson Shae Anderson, Moravian Falls; Olivia Faith Anderson, Moravian Falls; Ryan Richardson Barrett, Wilkesboro; Megan Billings, Ferguson; Samuel Richard Blevins, North Wilkesboro; Charles Bryson Bowers, Millers Creek; Jesse Brown, Millers Creek; Dennis Wayne Buchler, North Wilkesboro; Caleb Allen Byrd, North Wilkesboro; Candace Leigh Call, North Wilkesboro; Kacie L. Cardwell, Millers Creek; Melissa Grace Cleary, North Wilkesboro; Tonya Golden Combs, Purlear; Devin Owen Courtner, North Wilkesboro; Brookelen Mercedes Cox, North Wilkesboro; Alexandria Taylor Cress, Wilkesboro; Breanna Lynn Dancy, North Wilkesboro; Hope Colette Davis, Wilkesboro;

Christopher Volant Dodd, North Wilkesboro; Gralan Brock Durham, Roaring River; Cole Grayson Elledge, North Wilkesboro; Lauren Alise Eller, North Wilkesboro; Nicole E. Eller, Wilkesboro; Hannah Dawn Ellis, Millers Creek; Charles Alexander Erhardt, North Wilkesboro; Lauren Renee Gaines, Wilkesboro; Raegan Leann Gragg, Millers Creek; Lola Mae Griffith, Ferguson; Mason Andrew Hartley, Wilkesboro; Tambrey C. Hauser, Wilkesboro; Aaron Matthew Haymore, North Wilkesboro; Andrew Dylan Holder-Walker, North Wilkesboro; Dustin Dean Holliman, Ferguson; Jonah Mark Horton, Wilkesboro; Madison Faith Huffman, Millers Creek; Madison Grace Jarvis, Purlear; Olivia Rebecca Jarvis, North Wilkesboro; Winston Blake Johnson, North Wilkesboro; Courtney Paige Key, Millers Creek; Noah Lee Krause, Wilkesboro; Thomas Jeffrey Lambert, North Wilkesboro; Tifanie Nicole Lamm, Roaring River; Sara Mari Lopez, Thurmond; David Trent Love, North Wilkesboro; Taylor Nicole Lowe, Moravian Falls; Jonathan Lugo-Parra, North Wilkesboro; Cynthia Esmeralda Maciel, North Wilkesboro; Devany Nataly Maldonado Garcia, Millers Creek; Keelee Jade McGlamery, Hays; Katheryn Nicole McGuire, North Wilkesboro; Ahlivia Shauntrisha McMillan, North Wilkesboro; Jason Allen McQuinn, Wilkesboro; Tanner Ian Medley, North Wilkesboro; Luis Carlos Mora, North Wilkesboro; Ashley Nichole Mullis, Roaring River; Bo Kimbol Mullis, Roaring River; Macy Taya Murphy, Moravian Falls; Emaleth Violet Myers, Boomer; Christopher Stephen Nardini, North Wilkesboro; Autumn Faith Nichols, North Wilkesboro; Matthew John Nielsen, North Wilkesboro; Alex Joe Parker, Wilkesboro; Timothy Ryan Pettyjohn, Ronda; Billy Jack Plowman, Millers Creek; Rosalee Joy Reavis, North Wilkesboro; Madison Elizabeth Faye Reeves, Millers Creek; Madeline Reese Roberts, North Wilkesboro ; Jacob Darren Roe, Wilkesboro; Rebekka Jonel Rollison, Moravian Falls; Neil Jacob Rotsheck, Millers Creek; Sara Stephanie Shinaman, Moravian Falls; Adam Paul Shoemaker, North Wilkesboro; Destiny Storm Smith, North Wilkesboro; Anna Maria Sotelo, Wilkesboro; Antonio Torres-De la Paz, Wilkesboro; Joshua Townsend, Ferguson; Karen Trinidad-Meza, North Wilkesboro; Mary Jane Boiser Vawter, McGrady; Emilee Michelle Waddell, Roaring River; Ronnie Easton Wagoner,

Roaring River; Caroline Elizabeth Walker, Moravian Falls; Jordan Mitchell Walker, North Wilkesboro; Harrison Wall, Wilkesboro; Travis Remington Wall, Wilkesboro; Kimberly Dawn

Watson Staley, Millers Creek; Samantha Jo Welborn, Ronda; Nicholas Ryan Whitley, Hays; Elizabeth Pearl Williams, Wilkesboro; Jacob Lee Wood, North Wilkesboro; Matthew Allen Woodie, Wilkesboro; Dustin Dean Holliman, Ferguson.

Yadkin County students qualifying for the spring 2019 semester

President’s List: Amanda D. Ford, Hamptonville; Austin Martin Gentle, Hamptonville; Shannon Jeanne Holden, Yadkinville; Jessica Lauren Rakes , Hamptonville ; Jeremy Ronald Salmons, Yadkinville.

Dean’s List: Brittany Melton Allred, Yadkinville; Kendra Nicole Davis, Jonesville; Victoria Marie Johnson , Boonville; Ryan Parks, Yadkinville.

Carroll County students qualifying for the spring 2019 semester

Dean’s List: Gabrielle Rose Ziems, Galax, Virginia.

Wilkes Community College, a member of the North Carolina Community College System, is a public, two-year, open-door institution serving the people of Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghany counties and beyond. Established in 1965, WCC continues to build on a strong history of meeting the educational needs and cultural interests of our students, community and workforce. WCC prepares learners for success in a dynamic world.

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History 202: Historical Methods

Professor Sherene Seikaly Winter 2016 [email protected] Monday 3-5:50 Office Hours: Tuesday 12-2 HSSB 4041 Office: HSSB 4223

What is the discipline of history? Why does it matter? What is the difference between historical fact and artifact? How does narrative influence the making, writing, and teaching of history? What are the conceptual and political stakes of historical work? What is the task of historians? How does history help us think about difference? How can we understand classed, colonized, racialized, and gendered subjects as historically constituted? How do historians take part in, reflect, or interrupt regimes of knowledge and power?

We will be addressing these questions in the coming ten weeks. Our goal is to learn about the essential readings in various historiographic schools. We will approach these texts with critical humility: reading in order to chart each of these scholars’ contributions, what they allow us to see, and how they open possibilities for new questions. Throughout, we will engage each of your research questions and projects to think about what is at stake, empirically, methodologically, and theoretically, in what we do as students and teachers of history.

Guidelines

Please be respectful of one another’s opinions. Be rigorous: do the readings thoroughly and carefully and bring all readings to class.

Be on time.

Turn off and put away all cellular phones, tablets, and laptops.

Late policy: every six hours late on any assignment results in a deduction of half a grade.

Your Work Presence: Your physical and intellectual presence is key to the success of this course. (20%)

Weekly Writing: Each week you will respond to the assigned readings in a summary (minimum 1,000 words and maximum 1,500 words). Give a general idea of each week’s readings and their stakes. Then focusing on one text, explain first, what is the argument of the text; second, what are the conceptual and methodological contributions it makes; third what sources does it draw on; and fourth, what are its epistemological stakes: what does it add to or challenge. Due by email to the entire class by midnight before our meeting. (20%)

Discussion Facilitation: You are responsible for facilitating one week’s discussion. This will be your chance to showcase your pedagogical approaches. Prepare material to lead an hour of the course. This material should include: one, an analysis of that week’s texts and concepts; two, a contextualization of these texts in larger historiographic debates; and three, audio-visual material and/or primary sources that speak to the readings. Your primary task is to inspire discussion, debate, and engagement. Please do not summarize the readings. Instead, find creative ways to get us thinking critically, generously, and thoroughly about the texts. (20%)

Review Essay: Choose one of the subfields or schools we are engaging. Add two additional sources that are not on our syllabus (one book and one article). In a 5,000-word essay contextualize these texts in their historiographic traditions, address their arguments, and engage their methodological, empirical, and epistemological contributions. Use this exercise to think about your own research and its potential contributions. Due March 15. (40%)

Texts All materials will be available on Gaucho Space.

January 4: Introduction to course

January 11: The Historical Discipline Georg Iggers, Historiography in the Twentieth Century: From Scientific Objectivity to the Postmodern Challenge (Hanover: Wesleyan University Press, 1997).

Leopold von Ranke, “On the Character of Historical Science” in Leopold von Ranke The Theory and Practice of History, edited with an introduction by Georg Iggers, (New York: Routledge, 2011; 1973), 8-17.

Walter Benjamin, “Theses on the Philosophy of History,” in Illuminations trans. by Hannah Arendt (New York: Schocken Books, 1968), 253-264.

Recommended: Hayden White, “Historical Emplotment and the Problem of Truth,” in Saul Friedlander, ed., Probing the Limits of Representation: Nazism and the “Final Solution” (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1992), 37-53.

January 18: Martin Luther King Day (Rescheduled to __________) The Historian’s Craft Marc Bloch, The Historian’s Craft (New York: Vintage Books, 1953).

Amy Richlin, “Introduction,” “Chapter One: Approaches to the Sources on Adultery in Rome,” and “Chapter Five: Reading Ovid’s Rapes,” in Arguments with Silence: Writing the History of Roman Women (Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 2014).

Renato Rosaldo, “Introduction: Grief and a Headhunter’s Rage,” in Culture and Truth: The Remaking of Social Analysis (Boston: Beacon Press, 1993).

Recommended: Philip A. Kuhn, “Chapter One: Tales of the China Clipper,” “Chapter Two: The Prosperous Age,” and “Chapter Three: Threats Seen and Unseen,” in Soulstealers: The Chinese Sorcery Scare of 1768 (Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 1990).

January 25: After Tahrir Conference (Rescheduled to __________) Class and Capital Karl Marx, “Estranged Labor,” in The Economic and Philosophic Manuscripts of 1844 (Moscow: Progress Publishers, 1959), 28-35; and Marx and Friedrich Engels, “The German Ideology” in Erich From, Marx’s Concept of Man (New York: Continuum, 2002), 197-216.

E. P. Thompson, “Chapter One: Members Unlimited,” and “Chapter Two: Christian and Apollyon” in The Making of the English Working Class (New York: Vintage Books, 1966).

Roderick A. Ferguson, “Introduction: Queer of Color Critique, Historical Materialism and Canonical Sociology,” Aberrations in Black: Toward a Queer of Color Critique (Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2004).

Recommended: Eric Hobsbawm, “What Do Historians Owe to Karl Marx?” and “Marx and History” in On History (New York: The New Press, 1997), 141-70.

Robin R.G. Kelley, Race Rebels: Culture, Politics, and the Black Working Class (New York: The Free Press, 1994).

February 1: The Annales School Lucien Febvre, “History and psychology,” in Peter Burke, ed., A New Kind of History from the Writings of Febvre (New York: Harper & Row, 1973), 1-11.

Fernand Braudel, “History and the Social Sciences: The Longue durée,” in On History, trans. Sarah Matthews (Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 1980), 25-54.

Jacques Le Goff, “Part I: Time and Labor,” “Part II: Labor and Value Systems” and “Part IV: Towards a Historical Anthropology,” Time, Work, and Culture in the Middle Ages (Chicago: Chicago University Press, 1980).

February 8: Knowledge, Power, and the Other Thomas S. Kuhn, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 2012), excerpts.

Michel Foucault, Part III: Discipline,” in Discipline and Punish (New York: Vintage Books, 1995, 1977).

Sylvia Wynter, “Unsettling the Coloniality of Being/Power/Truth/Freedom: Towards the Human, After Man, Its Overrepresentation—An Argument,” The New Centennial Review 3.3. (2003): 257-337.

February 15: Interrupting Power: the Archive, Race, Indigeneity Michel-Rolph Trouillot, Silencing the Past: Power and the Production of History, (Boston: Beacon Press, 1995).

Audra Simpson, “Chapter One: Indigenous Interruptions: Mohawk Nationhood, Citizenship, and the State” and “Chapter Two: A Brief History of Land, Meaning and Membership in Iroquoia and Kahnawà:ke,” in Mohawk Interruptus: Political Life Across the Borders of Settler States (Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2014).

Recommended: Susan Buck-Morss, “Hegel and Haiti” Critical Inquiry 26: 4 (Summer 2000): 821-865.

Emma Perez, “Chapter One: Sexing the Colonial Imaginary: (En)gendering Chicano History, Theory, and Consciousness” and “Chapter Two: Feminism-in-Nationalism: Third Space Feminism in Yucatan’s Socialist Revolution,” in The Decolonial Imaginary: Writing Chicanas into History, (Bloomington: Indiana University Press, 1999).

February 22: President’s Day (Rescheduled to __________) Gendering History Joan W. Scott, “Gender: A Useful Category of Historical Analysis,” American Historical Review 91, no. 5 (December 1986): 1053-1075.

Afsaneh Najmabadi, “Beyond the Americas: Are Gender and Sexuality Useful Categories of Historical Analysis?” Journal of Women’s History 18, no. 1 (spring 2006): 11-21

Judith Butler, Gender Trouble: Feminism and the Subversion of Identity (New York: Routledge, 1999).

February 29: The Cultural Turn Lynn Hunt, “Introduction: History, Culture, and Text” in The New Cultural History (Berkeley: University of California Press, 1989), 1-22.

Robert Darnton, “Workers Revolt: The Great Cat Massacre of the Rue Saint-Séverin,” in The Great Cat Massacre and Other Episodes in French Cultural History (New York: Vintage Books, 1984), 75-104.

Judith Walkowitz, “Chapter One: Urban Spectatorship,” “Chapter Two: Contested Terrain: New Social Actors,” and “Chapter Three: The Maiden Tribute of Modern Babylon,” in City of Dreadful Delight: Narratives of Sexual Danger in Late Victorian London (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1992).

March 7: The Subaltern School (Rescheduled to __________) Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, “Can the Subaltern Speak?” in Carry Nelson and Lawrence Grossberg (eds), Marxism and the Interpretation of Culture (London: Macmillan, 1988).

Dipesh Chakrabarty, “Introduction” and “Part I: Historicism and the Narration of Modernity” in Provinicalizing Europe: Postcolonial Thought and Historical Difference (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2000).

Vivek Chibber, “Chapter One: Postcolonial Theory and Subaltern Studies” and “Chapter Two: Dominance Without Hegemony,” in Postcolonial Theory and the Specter of Capital (London: Verso, 2013).

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In 1994, Ann duCille proclaimed that black feminism occupies a precarious status within the academy, due, in part, to its lack of a disciplinary home and the pervasive denigration of black feminist intellectual and affective labor. More than two decades later, black feminism’s status is equally, if not more, precarious, particularly as it has been relegated to the bastion of identity politics, a designation every rigorous critic now regards as passé. At the same time, amidst growing concerns around the ontological status of black life, the neoliberal rollback of civil rights gains, and persistent theorizations of post-911 conditions, activists, scholars, and cultural critics alike are reaching back for and stretching out toward black feminist analytics, methods, and politics. They have lauded the import of black feminism’s theorization(s) of historical and current conditions, asserting that black feminism cultivates inroads to freedom. Toward this end, critics have attempted to harness and actualize black feminist futures, as suggested by the various activist projects, special journal issues and articles, and performance workshops that have brandished some iteration of the appellation “black feminist future(s).”

*This is a list of of books–published in 2016–that were compiled for the Black Feminist Futures Symposium at Northwestern University. The Black Feminist Futures Symposium, organized by Shoniqua Roach, Chelsea M. Frazier, and Brittnay Proctor, took place on Friday, May 20th-Saturday, May 21st, 2016 at the Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art (Northwestern University, Evanston Campus). The symposium invested in generating a radically interdisciplinary conversation that engages questions around black feminist futurity. Participants surveyed interdisciplinary discourses within and beyond the field of black feminist theory to investigate the conditions of possibility for black feminist futurity within the academy. Speakers included Kara Keeling, Omise’eke Tinsley, Kai M. Green, Vanessa Agard-Jones, Jayna Brown, Nicole Fleetwood, C. Riley Snorton, Zakiyyah Jackson, Tina Campt, Jafari Allen, Matt Richardson, Cathy Cohen, Treva Lindsey, Roderick Ferguson, Monica Miller, and Aliyyah Abdur-Rahman.

*This list originally appeared in BCALA Newsletter (Spring 2017) and has been reprinted with permission.

Adams, Betty L. Black Women’s Christian Activism: Seeking Social Justice in a Northern Suburb. NY: New York University Press, 2016.

Adeniji-Neill, Dolapo, and Anne M. N. Mungai. Written in Her Own Voice: Ethno-educational Autobiographies of Women in Education. NY: Peter Lang, 2016.

Alexander, Danny. Real Love, No Drama: The Music of Mary J. Blige. Austin: University of Texas Press, 2016.

Barnes, Riché J. D. Raising the Race: Black Career Women Redefine Marriage, Motherhood, and Community. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 2016.

Berger, Iris. Women in Twentieth-Century Africa. NY: Cambridge University Press, 2016.

Black Women’s Portrayals on Reality Television: The New Sapphire, edited by Donnetrice Allison. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2016.

Barcella, Laura and Pierre Summer. Fight Like a Girl: 50 Feminists Who Changed the World. San Francisco, CA: Zest Books, 2016.

Baszile, Denise T. Race, Gender, and Curriculum Theorizing: Working in Womanish Ways. Lanham: Lexington Books, 2016.

Bell-Scott, Patricia. The Firebrand and the First Lady: Portrait of a Friendship: Pauli Murray, Eleanor Roosevelt, and the Struggle for Social Justice. NY: Alfred A Knopf, 2016.

Brier, Jennifer, Jim Downs, and Jennifer L. Morgan. Connexions: Histories of Race and Sex in North America. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 2016.

Bryant-Davis, Thema, and Lillian Comas-Díaz. Womanist and Mujerista Psychologies: Voices of Fire, Acts of Courage. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 2016.

Buckner, Jocelyn L. A Critical Companion to Lynn Nottage. London: Routledge, 2016.

Callahan, Vicki, and Virginia Kuhn. Future Texts: Subversive Performance and Feminist Bodies. Anderson, SC: Parlor Press, 2016.

Carastathis, Anna. Intersectionality: Origins, Contestations, Horizons. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2016.

Carey, Tamika L. Rhetorical Healing: The Reeducation of Contemporary Black Womanhood. Albany: State University of New York Press, 2016.

Clark. Jawanza Eric, editor. Albert B. Cleage Jr. and the Legacy of the Black Madonna and Child. Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan, 2016.

Cooper, Brittney, Morris, Susana M., and Boylorn, Robin M. The Crunk Feminist Collection. NY: Feminist Press at the City University of New York, 2017. [Kindle ed. Dec. 2016]

Courtney, Jarrett. Not Your Momma’s Feminism: Introduction to Women’s Gender Studies. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt, 2016.

Crowder, Stephanie R. Buckhanon. When Momma Speaks: The Bible and Motherhood from a Womanist Perspective. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2016.

Cruz, Ariane. The Color of Kink: Black Women, BDSM, and Pornography. NY: New York University Press, 2016.

David, Marlo D. Mama’s Gun: Black Maternal Figures and the Politics of Transgression. Columbus: The Ohio State University Press, 2016.

David, Miriam E. Reclaiming Feminism: Challenging Everyday Misogyny. Bristol: Policy Press, 2016.

Davis, Angela Y. and Frank Barat. Freedom Is a Constant Struggle: Ferguson, Palestine, and the Foundations of a Movement. Chicago: Haymarket Books, 2016.

Day, Keri. Religious Resistance to Neoliberalism: Womanist and Black Feminist Perspectives. Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan, 2016.

DuRocher, Kristina. Ida B. Wells: Social Reformer and Activist. NY: Routledge, 2016.

Edwin, Shirin. Privately Empowered: Expressing Feminism in Islam in Northern Nigerian Fiction. Evanston: Northwestern University Press, 2016.

Ennaji, Moha, Fatima Sadiqi, and Karen Vintges. Moroccan Feminisms: New Perspectives. Trenton, NJ: Africa World Press, 2016.

Feminist Perspectives on Orange Is the New Black: Thirteen Critical Essays, edited by April Kalogeropoulos Householder and Adrienne Trier-Bieniek. Jefferson, NC: Mcfarland, 2016.

Gammage, Marquita M. Representations of Black Women in the Media: The Damnation of Black Womanhood. NY: Routledge, 2016.

Etienne, Jan. Learning in Womanist Ways: Narratives of First Generation African Caribbean Women. London: Trentham Books, 2016.

Falcón, Sylvanna M. Power Interrupted: Antiracist and Feminist Activism Inside the United Nations. Seattle: University of Washington Press, 2016.

Fordham, Signithia. Downed by Friendly Fire: Black Girls, White Girls, and Suburban Schooling. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 2016.

Garvey, Amy J, and Louis J. Parascandola. Amy Jacques Garvey: Selected Writings from the Negro World, 1923-1928. Knoxville: The University of Tennessee Press, 2016.

Gentles-Peart, Kamille. Romance with Voluptuousness: Caribbean Women and Thick Bodies in the United States. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 2016.

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August 15, 2018: Obituaries

Dena Poteat, 88

Dena Faye Church Poteat, age 88, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Poteat was a member of 2th Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro. She was a homemaker, a very loving mother and a wonderful cook. She was born March 19, 1930 in Wilkes County to Bine and Ruth Blankenship Church. Mrs. Poteat was married to Everette Poteat for 69 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Harold W. Poteat

Surviving are her husband, Everette Poteat; and a son, Duane Poteat of the home. Also she had a special place in her heart for a very special and loving lady, whom she loved very much, Ms. Patricia Ann Eller, Duane's girlfriend, who have done so much for Dena Faye.

Funeral service was August 14, at Antioch Baptist in the Windy Gap Community with Rev. Hillery Wood officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Odell Holloway, 76

Odell Holloway, age 76, of Jonesville, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at SECU Hospice Center in Yadkinville. He was born February 21, 1942 in Wilkes County to Dewey Prevette and Ollie Holloway. Odell was a member of Christian Home Baptist Church. Mr. Holloway was preceded in death by his parents; son, Scott Holloway; and brother, J.C. Holloway.

Surviving are his daughters, Melissa Mitchell and husband Keith of North Wilkesboro, Koketta Brown and husband Steven of Jonesville; grandchildren, Christa Wilmoth of Raleigh, Mary Katherine Brown of Jonesville, Eli Mitchell of North Wilkesboro; brothers, Clyde Holloway, Russell Prevette, Jesse Prevette, Rex Prevette and wife Wanda; sisters, Ona Mae Combs, Alice Pruitt and husband Jarvie, Wilma Shew, Emma Blevins and husband Marcus; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was held August 14, at Miler Funeral Chapel with Rev. Travis Brown officiating. Burial followed in Christian Home Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 688 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

A special thank you to Novant Health Forsyth, 8th floor pulmonary unit and special nurse Brooke; to Mountain Valley Hospice and the nurses and staff of SECU Hospice Care Center of Yadkin.

Amanda McNeil, 43

Amanda Kay McNeil, age 43, of Mulberry, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born April 29, 1975 in Ashe County to Etta Carter Taylor. Amanda was preceded in death by grandparents, Walter and Adell Carter and aunt, Jane Welborn.

Surviving are her husband, Wesley McNeil; daughter, Lauren McNeil of Mulberry; mother, Etta Taylor of Jefferson; sister, Crystal Day and husband Mark of West Jefferson; nephews, Cory and Alex Day both of West Jefferson; mother in law and father in law, Shirley and Vaughn McNeil.

Graveside service was held August 13, at Perry Cemetery in Lansing with Rev. Lloyd Day officiating.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Paul White, 74

Paul Melvin White, age 74, of Moravian Falls, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at his home. He was born July 24, 1944 in Randolph County, West Virginia to Melvin and Maggie Champ White. Mr. White attended White Oak Baptist Church in Millers Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and five sisters.

Surviving are his wife, Mable Parsons White; daughters, Rita Chatham and husband Randy of Moravian Falls, Janet White of Hendersonville, Cathy White of Moravian Falls; grandchildren, Autumn Surguy of Baltimore, Maryland, Jayla White, Timothy Chatham, Ryker Fish all of Moravian Falls; great grandchildren, Travis Johnson and Phillip Brown; and sister, Juanita Vandevender of Kerens, West Virginia.

Funeral service was held August 12, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Matthew Vannoy officiating. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. The family has requested no flowers. Memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Health and Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or to the American Diabetes Association, 222 South Church Street, Suite 336M, Charlotte, NC 28202.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Scotty Hawkins, 37

Scotty Lynn Hawkins, age 37, of Roaring River, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018. He was born August 7, 1981 in Wilkes County to Terry Lynn and Sherry Hill Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Betty Mary Hill, Uncle, Sammy Hill.

Surviving are his wife, Stephanie Groce Hawkins; his children, Lanna Hawkins of Ferguson, Damien Hawkins of North Wilkesboro, Tessie Hawkins and Chilo Hawkins both of Roaring River; father, Terry Lynn Hawkins of Wilkes County; mother, Sherry Hill Hawkins of North Wilkesboro; brothers, Cody Lynn Hawkins and wife Schae of Millers Creek, David Hawkins of Traphill, Denver Eller of North Wilkesboro; and sisters, Tieara Hawkins of Wilkes County, Angel Wagoner of Dobson.

Memorial service was held August 13, at Miller Funeral Chapel. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Kenneth Hall, 75

Mr. Kenneth Jerry Hall, age 75 of Millers Creek, husband of Melissa June Bumgarner Hall, died Friday, August 10, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services were held August 14 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Pastor Tony McCann and Pastor Dwayne Byrd officiating. Burial was at Arbor Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Hall was born June 19, 1943 in McDowell County to Terry and Edna Sparks Hall. He served in the United States Army and was a member of West Elkin Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Hall; a daughter, Pamela Hall; and a son, David Hall.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa June Bumgarner Hall, of the home; two sons, Johnny Daniel Hall of Burnsville, and Michael Jason Hall and wife, Amy, of New York; one grandson, Harrison; one brother, Johnny Hall and wife, Lisa, of Burnsville; and several nieces and nephews.

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Edsol Parsons, 76

On August 9th, 2018 early in the morning, Mr. Edsol Lee Parsons, departed this life at the age of 76 years of age.

Funeral services were August 12, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Ronald Howell officiating. Burial was in Scenic Memorial Gardens.

Edsol was born April 12, 1942 in Wilkes County to Robey and Vaudie E. Fletcher Parsons. He was retired from Broyhill Furniture Company in Lenoir.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his parents, his wife; Martha Ann Little Parsons, a sister; Annie Lee Howell and a brother; Lonnie Parsons.

He is survived by three sons; Franklin Lee Parsons (Anndora) of Moravian Falls, Malcolm Thomas Parsons (Angela) of Moravian Falls and Lee Edsol Parsons (Melissa) of Boomer, eleven grandchildren; Adrian Carlton, India Parsons, Brent Parsons; Brandon Parsons, Jamilyn Parsons, Latoya Parsons, Raven Jones, Kevin Dobins, Maurice Henderson, Kristopher Ross and Justin Parsons and seven great grandchildren.

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

Mark Mathis, 55

Mr. Mark Gwyn Mathis, age 55 of Roaring River, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2018 at his home following a courageous battle of 9 ½ years with Brain Cancer.

Funeral services were held August 11, at Cranberry Baptist Church with Rev. Victor Church officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Mathis was born January 29, 1963 in Wilkes County to Gurney and Peggy Johnson Mathis. Mark was a loving husband, father, son and caring brother. He is survived by his wife; Jennifer Roberts Mathis of the home, a daughter; Paige Mathis and a son; Mason Mathis both of the home, his parents; Gurney and Peggy Mathis of Roaring River, a sister; Samantha Mathis Slade and husband Steve of Lakewood Ranch, FL, two brothers; Kirk Mathis and wife Judy and Talmadge Mathis and wife Diana all of Roaring River and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center DUMC Box 3624 Durham, NC 27710 or to Cranberry Baptist Church Benevolent Fund, 155 Millard Mathis Road, Roaring River, NC 28669.

Johnny Byrd, 68

Mr. Johnny Allen Byrd, age 68 of Hays passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Funeral services were held August 11, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Jim Miles and Rev. Boyce Cleary officiating. Burial with Military Honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 was in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery (Highway 18 North).

Mr. Byrd was born September 5, 1949 in Wilkes County to Rev. James Albert and Pearl Grimes Byrd. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters; Sue Byrd Brown, Janet Byrd Mathis and two brothers; Junior Byrd and Jerry Byrd.

He is survived by his wife; Janice Cleary Byrd of the home, two sons; Allen Byrd and wife Sherry and Anthony Byrd all of North Wilkesboro, seven grandchildren; Logan, Cydney, Caleb, Abbey, Drake, Pfischer and Andrew, one great grandchild; Samson, three sisters; Judy Shepherd and husband John of Purlear, Carolyn Byrd and husband Dwight of North Wilkesboro,

Diane Wood of Traphill and two brothers; Joe Byrd and wife Paula, Dean Byrd and wife Clara all of North Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wilkes County EMS, PO Box 187, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Faye Lyall, 86

Mrs. Faye Lovette Lyall, age 86, of Millers Creek, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Curis of Wilkesboro. She was born in Millers Creek on November 16, 1931 to Robert Elmore and Rosa Pearl Laws Lovette. Faye was a member of Charity United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School and was the church treasurer for many years. She retired after 44 years of working at The Wilkes Journal Patriot where she was a bookkeeper, office manager and social editor. Mrs. Lyall was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth Bruce Lyall; a son, Kenneth Mark Lyall; grandson, Christopher Day Church, Jr; sister, Doris Lovette Church; and brothers, Robert Wayne Lovette, James Franklin Lovette and William Clyde Lovette.

Surviving are her daughter, Debbie Lyall Church of Millers Creek; son, Michael Bruce Lyall and wife Susan of Fleetwood; grandchildren Chasity Church Harrold, Ryan Michael Lyall, Taylor Nicole Lyall, Jonathan Mark Lyall and wife Laken Francis Lyall; great grandchild, Sevyn EmmaRose Harrold; brothers, Ransom Earl Lovette and Jerry Gwyn Lovette both of Millers Creek; sisters, Betty Lovette Francis and husband Dean of North Wilkesboro, Virginia Lovette Deaver and husband Graham of Bladenboro; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was held August 10, at Charity Community Church in Millers Creek with Rev. Lyn Lambert and Mark Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in the Charity Community Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Charity Community Church, c/o Vickie Roten, 187 Sandy Flats Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers were be Jeff Lovette, Bobby Lovette, Wesley Holbrook, Keith Church, Keith Lyall and Ricky Lovette.

Ralph Gambill, 81

Mr. Ralph Alton Gambill, age 81 of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Westwood Hills Nursing.

Graveside services with Military Honorswas held August 10, at Scenic Memorial Gardens with Rev. Scott Church officiating.

Mr. Gambill was born October 19, 1936 in Wilkes County to Joe and Lola Woods Gambill. He was retired from the United States Army where he received numerous medals and honors, including the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal w/ 1st OLC; Vietnam Service Medal w/2 Bronze Svc Stars; Vietnam Campaign Medal; Good Conduct Medal (7th Award); Bronze Star Medal; 2 O/S Bars; Meritorious Service Medal; Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm, Expert (Rifle) and the German Army Marksmanship Award in Bronze. He was a member of North Wilkesboro Lodge #407, Oasis Shine, North Wilkesboro Elks Lodge.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters; Edna Kennerly, Mary Lee Cole and Rosel Gambill and five brothers; Frank, Richard, Clate, Monroe and Gordy Gambill.

He is survived by his wife of 50 plus years; Margaret Henrich Gambill of North Wilkesboro and a daughter; Diana Earp of Burke, VA.

Flowers will be accepted.

Mark Wright, 62

Mr. Mark Steven Wright, age 62 North Wilkesboro passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab.

A memorial service was held August 9, at Lewis Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Dwayne Andrews officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Wright was born March 13, 1956 in Bluefield, WV to Lillian "Teddi" McCoy Wright and Clyde Wright.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by; two brothers; Curt Wright, and Roy Wright, sister; Clyda Sheets and step-father; Van Triplett.

He is survived by his wife; Thelma Mae Anderson Wright, six sisters; Vivian Keen, Sue Durrette, Sharon Johnson, Sheila Horne, Vandi Montero, and Cynthia Harrell.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Mark's memory to Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab, 1016 Fletcher Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Mark's Aid; Vicki Donaldson for her kindness.

Dallas Welch, Jr., 75

Mr. Dallas L. "D.L." Welch, Jr., age 75, of North Wilkesboro passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services were held August 9, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Dr. Chris Hefner officiating. Entombment was in Scenic Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Mr. Welch was born September 30, 1942 in Iredell County to Dallas L Welch, Sr and Nova Mae Billings Welch.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife and lifetime sweetheart, Brenda McNeil Welch, and his one brother, Gary Dwayne Welch.

He is survived by one daughter, Ginger Bentley and husband Lee, of Wilkesboro, one son, Chad Welch of North Wilkesboro, and two grandchildren, Brooke Ellen Bentley and Jake Dallas Bentley.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American heart Association. PO Box 2361, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

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Oct. 4, 2017: Obituaries

Hallie Bell, 81

Hallie Lorrain Bell, age 81, of North Wilkesboro, died Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the home of her son. She was born February 23, 1936 in Wilkes County to Fieldon and Flossie Jordan Roten. Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.C. Bell; grandson, Andrew Goforth; sisters, Louella Staley, Helen Snyder, Bobbie Roten, Billie Jean Miller; brothers, Herman Howard, Homer Roten; and step daughter, Loretta Dancy.

Surviving are her sons, Thomas Miller and wife Alice of Millers Creek, Rex Miller and wife Shirlene of Millers Creek; daughter, Rita Goforth and husband Kenneth of North Wilkesboro; brother, Robert Dale Roten and wife Robin of Glendale Springs; sister, Faye Roten of Glendale Springs; five grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be private for family only. Burial will be in Calvary Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 6:00 until 8:00 Sunday night, October 1, 2017. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to a church of the donor's choice. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

Judy Johnson, 70

Judy Lynn Johnson, age 70, of Lenoir, died Friday, September 29, 2017 at Gateway Rehab and Healthcare Center in Lenoir. She was born August 28, 1947 in Wilkes County to Elbert and Mary Anderson Craig. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Larry Craig.

Surviving are her husband, H.R. "Jack" Johnson; sister, Patricia Morrow of North Wilkesboro; step daughter, Amy Wells of Boonville; and step son, Eddie Johnson of Millers Creek.

Graveside service was October 1, at Lewis Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Bruce Rhoades officiating. The family has requested no flowers. Memorial may be made to Lewis Baptist Church, c/o Perry White, 8100 Statesville Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Ricky Eller, 57

Ricky "Rick" Eller, age 57, of Moravian Falls, died Thursday, September 28, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home. He was born December 16, 1959 in Wilkes County to Cline and Rose Hamby Eller. Mr. Eller attended Oakwoods Baptist Church and employed with Wilkes County as a 911 dispatcher. He was preceded in death by his mother.

He loved salt water and deep sea fishing and was an avid fan of the Carolina Panthers and the Carolina Tarheels. Rick loved life and God. He fought the battle to live surviving longer than the doctor's predicted. His faith in God helped him to remain positive and keep his determination to fight the good fight. Rick had a beautiful and blessed life. Along with fishing he loved playing wheelchair basketball and tennis, with tennis being his favorite. He played in many tennis competitions throughout the state. His handicap was no issue for him. Rick did whatever he wanted and took life day by day, enjoying and making it the best day possible. He will never be forgotten. Rick was a wonderful husband and a father. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Surviving are his wife, Diane Adams Eller; son, Jeremy Eller of the home; his father, Cline Eller of Wilkesboro; and brother, Clay Eller of Wilkesboro.

Funeral service was September 30, at Oakwood Baptist Church with Rev. Sherrill Wellborn, Rev. Dwayne Andrews and Rev. Robert Duncan officiating. Burial will follow in Mountlawn Memorial Park Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017, to Oakwoods Baptist Church, 2385 Brushy Mtn. Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or to Lewis Fork Baptist Church, 395 Lewis Fork Baptist Church Road, Purlear, NC 28665.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements

Stephen Foster, 66

Mr. Stephen Lee Foster, age 66 of North Wilkesboro passed away Thursday, September 28 2017.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Lewis Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Sherrill Wellborn officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 until 11:00 AM prior to the Church. Burial will be in the church Cemetery.

Mr. Foster was born December 22, 1950 in Wilkes County to John Garvin and Christine Evelyn Ferguson Foster.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter; Lisa Marie Wyatt.

He is survived by one daughter; Pamela Foster Smoot and husband Jason of State Road, four sons; Billy Foster and wife Renee of Wilkesboro, Scott Foster of North Wilkesboro, Ray Tart of North Wilkesboro and Dale Tart of Millers Creek, thirteen grandchildren; Haley Finney, Brannon Smoot, Kinsey Foster, Mariah Taylor, Aiden Taylor, Tyler Foster, Lexie Foster, Shyann Smoot, Capp Smoot, Autumn Tart, Aubrey Tart, Addie Tart and Hannah Tart, and one sister; Brenda Johnson and husband Rayburn of Wilkesboro and step-son; Mark Finney.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society-Relay for Life, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Ted Wyatt, 66

Mr. Ted Jerry Wyatt, age 66 of McGrady, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Funeral services were held September 30, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel. Burial was in the Bethel Community Church Cemetery. Mr. Wyatt was born April 23, 1951 in Wilkes County to William Thomas and Elizabeth Fern Reeves Wyatt. He was employed by Tomlinson's Oil Company and was a member of Bethel Community Church.

He was preceded in death by his mother, his wife; Linda Tipton Wyatt, a son; Jerry Kenneth Wyatt and two brothers; Tommy Wyatt and Bobby Wyatt.

Mr. Wyatt is survived by his father; William Thomas Wyatt of North Wilkesboro, three daughters; Melissa Minton and husband, Clay of Wilkesboro, Kimberly Pennington and husband, Tommy of Traphill and Mandy Cleary and husband, Calvin of Millers Creek, nine grandchildren; Justin Call, Cody Call, Christopher Wyatt, Aubree Wyatt, Laken Cleary, Kaley Cleary, Laura Pennington, T.J. Pennington, Austin Pennington, three sisters; Carol Billings of McGrady, Elizabeth Snyder of North Wilkesboro and Kandy Wyatt of Union Grove.

Flowers will be accepted.

Brenda Brewer, 67

Brenda Kay Harless Brewer, age 67, of Millers Creek, died Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at Wilkes Senior Village. She was born March 16, 1950 in Wilkes County to Thomas Arnold and Virginia Ruth Gentle Harless. Ms. Brewer was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She was a manager at the Ithaca Employee Store and cafeteria worker at Mtn. View Elementary School. Ms. Brewer enjoyed watching and feeding birds. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a great niece, McKinley Harless.

Surviving are her brother, Rick Harless and wife Ragenia of Millers Creek; sister, Nona Lawrence and husband Thomas of Vilas; and nephew, T.R. Harless and wife Kandise of Millers Creek.

Memorial service was h October 3, at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Pruitt officiating. Burial will follow in Piney Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted. Memorials may be made to Brenner Children's Hospital, WFUBMC, Medical Center Blvd., Winston Salem, NC 27157-1021 or to Karis Home for Women in Vilas, karishome.org.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Richard Holbrook, Sr. 80

Mr. Richard Max Holbrook, Sr. age 80 of North Wilkesboro, husband of Elnora Harris Holbrook, passed away Sunday, September 24th, 2017 at his home.

Funeral services were October 1st, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Glenn Millsaps and Rev. Richard Watts officiating.

Burial with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 Honor Guard, will be in the Chapel Hill AME Zion Church Cemetery.

Mr. Holbook was born December 21st. 1936 in Wilkes County to Mack and Anna Cropp Holbrook. He was retired from Abitibi Price (ABTCO) where he worked as Assistant Manager Press Operator. Mr. Holbrook was a member of Chapel Hill AME Zion Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son; Arthur Bernard Holbrook, sister; Margaret Holbrook Waugh and a brother; Rick Allen Holbrook.

He is survived by his wife; Elnora Harris Holbrook of the home, a son; Richard Mack Holbrook, Jr and wife, Anita of Durham, nine grandchildren, a sister; Yvonnie Holbrook Thomas and husband, Dennis of North Wilkesboro and a brother; Ronald Holbrook of North Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted.

Dewey Pruitt, 68

Dewey Christopher Pruitt, age 68, of Boone, died Friday, September 22, 2017 at Autumn Care of Drexel. He was born September 30, 1948 in Wilkes County to Wilmer Matthew and Mary Louise Owens Pruitt. Mr. Pruitt was a US Marine Veteran serving in Vietnam and was a recipient of two Purple Hearts. He was a member of the American Legion and was associated with the DAV for over two decades. He served as district commander of the NC DAV ninth district and District Commander of the Year in 2005. As a service officer, he helped many veterans learn about and obtain their well-deserved benefits. He drove many veterans to the VA hospitals, sometimes in his own vehicle, before helping obtain a van. He helped raise money constantly for things they needed - a van, food, medication, etc.

Pruitt placed an emphasis on "young veterans," and encouraged them to get involved in veterans' organizations. He also stressed the importance of recognition for women veterans and active duty members "because they're out there risking their lives just like the men are. He was also actively involved with The American Legion, VFW, and Marine Corp League and held offices in most of the organizations. He was quoted in a newspaper article as saying it was all " a way to give back," to help fellow veterans accomplish all they can and to see that they receive the benefits and acknowledgments that they deserve. Prior to being named District Commander, over nine chapters from Avery to Lincoln counties, Pruitt successfully led Chapter 90 of Boone for two years. As District Commander, Pruitt attended chapter meetings and state conferences and conventions on a regular basis and served as a liaison, "a voice for the veterans," between each chapter and the state and federal levels. He assisted with membership drives, installed new officers, helped veterans obtain benefits, and worked to resolve any disputes that arose. There were approximately 2500 Disabled American Veterans who depended on Pruitt's resourcefulness as their District Commander. Pruitt said he was proud to be a disabled American veteran. "When that flag flies in the air, it's not just a piece of cloth flying in the air," he said. "To me that's Old Glory. When that flag flies in the air, that's a symbol to me that this land is still free. Until the day I die, I will honor that flag. I will honor the American Legion. I will honor the DAV." But most of all, he loved the Lord.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Benjamin Pruitt and Richard Pruitt.

Surviving are his wife, Della Pruitt; son, Ladner Matthew Pruitt, and wife Vickie, of North Wilkesboro; step children, Ronnie Jones, and wife Donna, of Boone; Mike Jones, and wife Cheryl, of Todd; Tim Jones, and wife Sandra, of Boone; Ricky Jones, and wife Anita, of Todd; Ala Sue Mortez, and husband Danny, Sr., of Boone; Sandi Tavel, and husband Larry, of Indiana; two grandchildren; eleven step-grandchildren; and twelve step- great-grandchildren.

Funeral service was held September 25, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gary Watson and Rev. Kerry Nichols officiating. Burial with military honors by DAV Chapter #90 of Boone and the Brushy Mtn. Marine Corps League Detachment 1187 will follow in Mountlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tabernacle Baptist Church, c/o Judy Hampton, 3004 North Pine Run Road, Boone, NC 28607 or to DAV Chapter 90, 135 Bear Trail Lane, Boone, N.C. 28607. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

Marsha Wagoner, 57

Marsha "Dianne" Wagoner, age 57, North Wilkesboro, died Monday, September 25, 2017 at her home. She was born July 27, 1960 in Iredell County to Husten Ederlee and Margaret Louise Neal Cleary. She was a member of Dehart Baptist Church. Mrs. Wagoner was preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving are her husband Rickey Thomas Wagoner, Sr.; sons, Shane Cleary and wife Amanda of North Wilkesboro, Rickey Wagoner, Jr. and wife Beth of Hays, Richard Anthony Wagoner and wife Beth of North Wilkesboro, Ryan Nathan Wagoner and wife Jessica of Hays; daughter, Jessica Dianne Osborne and husband Arlie Graydeon Floyd of North Wilkesboro; brothers, Ricky Cleary, Steven Cleary, Larry Cleary, Neal Cleary all of North Wilkesboro; twelve grandchildren.

Funeral service was September 27, 2017 at Dehart Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Hall and Pastor Mike Reeves officiating. Burial followed in Wagoner Family Cemetery.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Marty Harris, 50

Marty Donald Harris, age 50, of Ronda, died Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. He was born January 12, 1967 in Surry County to Carl Donald and Shirley Mae Stewart Harris. Mr. Harris was a member of Ronda Baptist Tabernacle. He was preceded in death by his father; and brothers, Wayne Shumate and Kenny Harris.

Surviving are his wife, Kimberly Miller Harris; son, Chad Harris and wife Brandy of Ronda; his mother, Shirley Mae Stewart Harris of Ronda; brothers, Randy Harris and wife Debbie, David Shumate all of Ronda; and two grandchildren, Caden Harris of Courtney, Koleton Steelman of Ronda.

Funeral service was September 26, 2017 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Aaron Barker and Rev. Brandon Felts officiating. Burial followed in Ronda Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruth Ramsey, 71

Mrs. Ruth Nancy Swartz Ramsey, age 71 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017 at her home.

Mrs. Ramsey was born July 16, 1946 in Pennsylvania to George Hugh Swartz, Sr. and wife, Nancy Pearl Furches Swartz.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Mrs. Ramsey is survived by her husband; Daniel Woodrow Ramsey, Sr. of MD, a daughter; Savonia Lupfer of PA, a son; Justin Ramsey of MD, one grandchild, a sister; Janet Roddy of PA and a brother; George Swartz of North Wilkesboro.

Reins Sturdivant is serving the family.

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