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ren-val · 5 years

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"Sigh of relief" for the prompts!

Hello there, thanks a lot for the prompt!So, in my style, I wanna write healing fluff. Because healing fluff is The Thing I Love, and since I read something REALLY heartbreaking today (by @disaster-bi-canach Read it Here!), I will amend it. I wanted to to this with sweet Naoise (whose name has like 3 different pronunciations because GAELIC). Hope you like it!

Side note: Arlen the murderboi and Mozz the trashplant are not mine. I have not such talent for drama (?)

He knew it was a dream. But it was not just one of the strange stories concocted by his mind, but a Dream, A prophecy, or a memory. A wooden door in the seedy part of Lion’s Arch, planks rotten and hinges rusted as a malignant vapor escaped from its underside. Smelled like nightmare and sap, like pain and plantblood. Like corpses of love wishes, strangled by briarthorns. Naoise did recognize the voices inside the house, the moans and the shadow of threats under them. Suffering, and silence, and fear and abuse and everything he had recognized in the air around the Courtier that had almost killed him the day before.

It was not a dream, it was a memory. One of his own memories; he had felt awkward and ended up going somewhere else. He had no right to interfere in the life of Arlen, even if a part of his heart broke everytime something like that happened. No one deserved to be used like that. If he could, he would kick the courtier’s ass far away, so he could choke on his own poison.

But that had to wait. The sounds of morning woke him up. The sight of his room, his bags already made, made him feel better. The sight of Tristan, his beloved fernhound, made him smile; unlike Naoise, Tristan was happy, ready to face every challenge, doing everyhing he could to make his partner feel better.

“We have to check up on him, Tristan“ the ranger whispered in his mind, knowing the hound could understand him better that way. Tristan snarled, anger surging, the desire to bite off the face of the courtier filling his mind. He was a fierce protector of the Dream, and the memory of that man threatening to kill Naoise was a fresh memory that could only dissapear with either distance, or vengeance.

Ranger and hound got ready, and went to the destitute house where Arlen lived, only to find it empty. Worry started to brew in the mind of Naoise; was Arlen alright? Had he flown away with the courtier? Had he…

No. That could not be it. He sighed deeply and decided to be brash for once in his short life. He slammed the fragile door with his own body, and found that the room was abandoned, not even a trace of Arlen’s presence. Even if his aroma was in the air. ”I need you to track him, my friend“ although snarling, Tristan obeyed, running through the city, following a trail that few could follow.

They arrived to a house, far sturdier than the one where Arlen used to live. It was also in a quieter place, surrounded by other houses instead of seedy taberns and wilderness. Naoise knocked at the door, and heard a loud gasp, followed by a growl of pure anger, and the distintive noises of a loaded rifle. “Arlen, its me!“ he cried out. He could hear steps towards him, and the low voice of Arlen creeping across the door.

“Where is Tristan?“ he asked, eliciting a bark of the fernhound, along with his paws scratching the door. Tristan was as worried as Naoise, and was way more vocal about it, barking once more so the sharpshooter could ehar him clearly. “Alright. It is you. I though you were Morrisey in disguise“. The ranger felt relief all over his body, sighing as deeply as he could. Arlen was safe, albeit scared, nd he couldn’t blame him. “Do not enter,though” he heard Arlen saying “I need some time to take everything I need. We are leaving for Orr, now”

There was a sharpness in his voice that Noise had never heard. Fear, anger, and the sheer need to get ut of the city as soon as possible. He could not judge Arlen, but he wanted to know something. “Why?“ he asked “I will obey you, and I have been ready ever since you told me there could be someone tracking you. But I want to know why do you want to go now“

Silence once more, as Arlen growled lowly, as if discussing something with himself. “He will come back“ he murmured “He won’t leave me alone, Morrisey won’t be happy until he kills both of us, or worse…“ Naoise almost could feel the creeping fear that made Arlen shudder “He threatened you, and now he has a gnash in his face thanks to your arrows. He won’t forgive you. He will try to kill you and as your bodyguard, I can’t let that happen“

So it was a work issue, trampled and tangled along some other, more personal problems. Naoise felt calmer knowing that, though there was something he wanted to say about that “It is alright if you let me go, break the contract and just go on our separate ways so you can forget about this”. He saw no problem in that, there could be space in the human ships towards Elona, or Vigil recruiters that could help him reach his goals, but Arlen answered, sternly.

“No. You don’t understand. He threatened you. And I cannot let that pass“ Naoise felt heat on his cheek, and a smile forming on his lips. He was entangled in a mess he had no part in, but someone at least cared about that, and he could not ignore it. “Then I won’t let it pass either. He also threated you, and with worse words, may I add. If we are going to travel together, then you can count with my protection, Arlen“

Once more, there was silence, but instead of tension, there was kindness and understanding. And it felt much better than ever before.

#Arloise #I feel so tired after this but I loved it #Naoise #Arlen #ITS FLUFF but is more friendship fluff

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lawful-evil-novelist · 7 years

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Gotham Rogues Profile #1: Dr. Jonathan Ulysses Crane AKA The Scarecrow

The first part of a rather long series of profiles, both because I wanted to write them out and also because they were requested by @the-mighty-sorceress, @spacetabbi, @hugsforvillains, @michi0no, and @perfunctoryusernamecreation . I hope you guys like it.

CATEGORY#1: BASIC STATS

Gender: Male

Grammatical Gender (Masculine, Feminine, Androgynous, etc.): Masculine with a very heavy tint of femininity. His upbringing and appearance had an innate femininity imprinted on him.

Age: 27-30

Race, ethnicity, culture: Mixed race, half Irish, half Native American of the Crow tribe. Though he was officially made a member of his father’s tribe in his early teens, much of the culture he ascribes to is that of Gotham and the Deep South. He speaks Crow and attends tribal celebrations when he has the time and isn’t in Arkham.

Height: 6’3”

Body type: tall, long, and wiry. There’s not much fat to him and while he has muscle, it’s mostly lean

Appearance: Jon is very pretty, in that his features and appearance are rather feminine and doll-like. There are small “off” things about his features. When he’s neutral or tired he looks fine, but his expressions can look quite daunting, especially his smile. He has a gap between his two front teeth.

Jon’s hair is a mop of black curls, a trait he gets from his mother. In his early years, it was cut rather short and managed, but a lack of care has turned it messy and untamed.

If there’s a defining, terrifying feature of Jon, it’s his eyes, they’re icy blue and piercing, it almost looks like he knows more than he’s been told.

Jon’s skin is copper, you can definitely see his native heritage in his skin color.

Jon has multiple tattoos, the most prominent being a tree growing from a heart on his back, a spade on his left forearm, and a bird behind his right ear. Others include an octopus over his navel, a cursive note under his collarbone (Reads “Jasper-Maximillian-Zachariah”, the other three boys groomed by his third abuser), and a cross on the side of his right hand. His childhood has left his body a web of scars, many of which are hidden by tattoos.

Where is he from? Jon was born and raised in a small Southern town in Georgia called Arlen, where he lived until he was 11 when his great-grandmother died. Afterwards, he was placed with his father in Columbia, South Carolina. He was placed in a mental facility in Columbia when he was 14 after suffering a severe nervous breakdown, but was released at 16, and moved to Gotham to attend Gotham University.

CATEGORY #2: RELATIONSHIPS

Family: Jonathan’s first known family was his great-grandmother, Mary Keeny. Mary was the product of a very prestigious Southern family and hated her great-grandson, an illegitimate, mixed-race boy. Mary severely abused her great-grandson until her death when he was 11.

Jonathan’s mother, Karen, is largely uninterested in either of her children, especially not Jon. Her treatment of him is mostly disgust and fear. Jon greatly resembles his mother.

Jon’s father Gerald was the one to take him in after Mary’s death. Though he cared for his son, he was extremely controlling and protective of Jon, not allowing him enough space. He also ignored that Jon began suffering from bipolar disorder until Jon had a nervous breakdown at 14. Gerald is currently in prison for child abuse.

Jon has a single half-sister, Adriane Jarvis, who was taken from Karen by their grandmother. Adriane has a relatively healthy relationship with Jonathan, though it is slightly damaged by their large age gap (Adriane is 10) and Jon’s mental illness.

Jon’s maternal grandmother, Marion Keeny, is the closest thing teenage Jon ever had to a maternal figure. She and Jonathan have the closest relationship of anyone on his maternal side.

Lyndon Keeny is Jonathan’s great-great-uncle, Mary Keeny’s “wayward” brother. He and Jon seldom meet face to face because he lives in Europe, but their relationship is healthy enough that they keep in touch.

Jon’s paternal grandfather, Chayton, is the closest thing Jon has to a proper father figure. He was Jon’s major teacher when it came to learning about Crow culture and language.

Jon’s paternal grandmother, Ruth, is the closest Jon will probably ever get to a proper grandmother. She’s protective of him but nurturing. She isn’t controlling and loves cooking for her very thin grandson. She also has a concealed firearm and has 100% threatened Batman with it.

Friends: Jon’s closest friend is Harley Quinn, they’ve known each other since college and even dated for two years (and then again later while both were dating the Joker). Their relationship is casual, comfortable, and full of very bad puns, sarcasm, inside jokes (Peach Pie Moonshine is a phrase that will send them both into a laughing fit), and dirty humor.

Jon grew up with Charlie McIntyre and Hartley Rathaway, both are rather close friends and Jon and Hartley briefly dated when both were teenagers. Jon visits both regularly.

Jon’s closest male friends are Jervis Tetch, Edward Nygma, and Maxwell Mavis. The three pull regular heists together and Jon has had an on-off romantic relationship with Edward.

Jon’s tensest friendship is with Pamela Isley. The two became friends in college, and even then, were a little at odds. Pamela’s opinions strain their relationship on occasion, as does Jon’s relationship with Harley, especially before Pamela and Harley begin dating. While not jealous of Jon, Pamela is a little sour that Jon didn’t defend Harley enough while dating Joker.

The three other boys abused with Jon by Hugo Strange, Jasper Curtis (6 years younger), Maximillian Zeus (2 years younger), and Zachariah Bloom (4 years younger), are all still friends with him, they’ve formed a brotherly relationship. Jon, being the eldest, watches all three carefully and does his best to make sure they don’t get hurt or in any danger.

Jon drinks regularly with Waylon Jones and Leonard Snart, he’s also slept with both.

Jon has become good friends with Timothy Drake, but the relationship has become more brotherlike than anything else. Much of the relationship is Jon keeping Tim from drinking coffee concoctions to stay awake.

Jason Todd has befriended Jon because Jon saved his life at least four times, probably more.

Bane, Angelo Sanchez, has formed a tense sort of friendship with Jonathan while trying to get clean. Bane refers to Jon alternately as lobo, meaning wolf, or mestizo, referring to Jon’s mixed heritage. Jon also works for his cartel regularly.

Jon and Selina became friends early in Jon’s criminal career, they’re still rather close.

CATEGORY #3: THE SEXY STUFF

Sexual orientation: Pansexual

What is he attracted to?: Jon has relatively variable preferences, but in general he’s very focused on eyes, he loves them. Despite his ridiculous height he is extremely attracted to people who are taller than him. Being shorter clearly isn’t a dealbreaker though. One of the more interesting notes is that Jon prefers submissive men and dominant women. He is rather attracted to any kind of intelligence, be it emotional, logical, etc., and likes small traits like, for instance, Edward listing riddles when he’s nervous. Jon also enjoys people who have a sense of humor.

Sexual experience: While Jon’s initial sexual experience was negative, Jon is very comfortable, perhaps a little too comfortable, with sex. Jon has had multiple sexual partners of all genders.

Romantic experience: Jon has had a number of romantic relationships alongside sexual partners. His most prominent and long lasting being with Harley and Edward. Jon’s romantic experience can be a bit trying though, he has a hard time trusting people because of his past.

CATEGORY #4: SKILLS

Skills: Jon is extremely intelligent and intuitive, being able to read people and situations very easily. He’s skilled at mimicking voices both speaking and singing, can play violin and piano, and is multilingual (speaks French, Latin, Ancient Greek, Crow, and ASL). Despite being unable to shoot a handgun, Jon has two civilian sharpshooting medals for his ability to shoot a hunting rifle. He’s also skilled with most knives and, while not strong or disciplined enough to hold his own against a trained opponent, knows enough to overpower larger or stronger opponents in a fight (provided said opponent does not have any other considerable advantage, Jon can’t beat someone who can literally break his arm by biting it), both skills were taught to him by Bane and Selina. Jon is largely immune to most toxins due to extensive fear toxin testing on himself and regularly being close proximity to Pamela Isley. As an added note, Jon is hypermobile, making him unusually flexible.

Occupation/schooling: Jon has a PhD in psychology gained at 25 (equaling out to 9 years of schooling). He also has a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. Before becoming a major criminal in Gotham he taught psychology at Gotham University, also acting as a consultant for the GCPD. Despite regularly being incarcerated at Arkham Mental Facilities, he also consults there as a patient.

Hobbies: Reading is Jon’s main hobby, though he’s obsessed with fear and often studies it whenever he can, he’s fond of cooking, particularly baking, and loves horror and slasher films, Jon also loves playing the violin.

CATEGORY #5: PERSONALITY & CHARACTER

Introvert or extrovert? Definite introvert, though he can occasionally come off as extroverted from his mannerisms.

Strengths: Jonathan is intuitive and has a strong sense of empathy, he can easily connect to people and their emotional state (the problem is he doesn’t give two shits about either, unrelated to the empathy part), and also has a good skill in using both to his advantage. Jon can come off as misleading, he feigns sympathy well and is skilled at playing the manipulator, making him excellent at drawing people in. He’s also learned how to use his looks as a draw (basically how to use sex appeal as a weapon) and has cultivated this as a strength. That said, when he comes across a person he cares about, he’ll happily lay his life down for them and is a very loving, while a touch overprotective, friend.

Weaknesses: Jon is reckless, often putting his life in danger for thrills or fun. He can also be very cruel and vindictive. His lack of sympathy and high empathy makes him a very skilled and calculating manipulator, but makes him less good at being trustworthy or kind to strangers. Jon also lacks much trust in others, being quick to withdraw his trust if it’s broken. Jon’s near-obsession with control can make him erratic if things aren’t going his way. Jon also drinks heavily, barely sleeps, and eats sporadically.

Goals/dreams/aspirations: Jonathan’s goal, above all others, is to be able to push past fear, to not be afraid of anything.

Beliefs/affiliations: Jonathan was raised Catholic by his great-grandmother, who was very radical and practiced flagellation. Jonathan was taught this form of religion, but the flagellation was ended with his father, and the nurses at the Columbia Mental Hospital taught Jonathan a much gentler form of Catholicism to help him cope with his bipolar disorder. Jonathan is still a practicing Catholic.

Beyond his religion, Jonathan values heavily independence and honesty, as well as loyalty. While he is rather cruel, he has a very high opinion of people who are kind regardless of their circumstances (Jon has a massive amount of respect for Becky Albright for both her kindness and adherence to his other values).

Fears: Jonathan has already confronted many of his fears in the past. His most principle fear is losing his sovereignty and free will. He’s been exploited, abused, and groomed by a man whose motives were extremely disturbing and never wants to go back to that time again. He reacts very poorly when people attempt to manipulate him and has been known to stab people who touch him without asking.

Jonathan also fears getting attached to people, mainly because soon after befriending Pamela she was abused by Woodrue.

Insecurities: Though Jonathan is relatively attractive and is aware of this, he is insecure about many aspects of it. His feminine and often unsettling features were a source of ridicule for him as a child, and he was often the subject of cruel teasing over his resemblance to a doll and his unnerving features, as well as his mixed heritage.

He heavily underestimates his own ability to handle situations, often making him easy to pass over.

What would he die for? People he cares deeply about like Harley, his family (even members he hates like his parents), abuse victims.

#verse profiles #gotham rogues headcanons #lawful-verse #lawfulverse #jonathan crane #this is long #long post #gotham rogue profiles

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the-record-obituaries · 5 years

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Sept. 4, 2019: Obituary

Jerry Alexander, 73

Brother Jerry Ander Alexander, age 73 of North Wilkesboro passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday at Northside Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Seth Whitley, Brother Jason Lee Whitley and Mr. Jason Richardson officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1:00 PM. Burial will be in Middle Cross Baptist Church Cemetery. .

Jerry was born October 19, 1945 in Wilkes County to Roy Clinton and Lura Mae Stone Alexander. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church and was a pastor for 16 years.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Judy Brown Alexander and one brother; Earl Alexander.

He is survived by three daughters; Sandy Richardson and husband Wayne of Hays, Dawn Alexander and Pam Alexander both of North Wilkesboro, one grandson; Jason Richardson and fiance' Chelsey Berry, and one great grandchild; Carly Richardson, sister; Mary Nell Williams of North Wilkesboro, brother; Mayford Alexander and wife; Thelma of Roaring River and sister-in-law; Jane Alexander of Rock Creek.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Northside Baptist Church, PO Box 2731, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Mountain Valley Hospice, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017.

Fellman Cheek, 84

Preacher Fellman Cheek, age 84 of Roaring River, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Hall, Pastor Brian Cardwell and Pastor Larry Stone officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Preacher Cheek was born January 29, 1935 in Wilkes County to Ell and Mary Elizabeth Gentry Cheek. He was a member of Maple Springs Baptist Church. Preacher Cheek dedicated over 50 years of his life to preaching the Gospel. He was Pastor at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Wilkesboro for 4 years, Calvary Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro for 40 plus years where he was Pastor Emeritus, Grassy Knob Baptist Church in Union Grove for 3 years and Maple Springs Baptist Church in Ronda.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Betty Jane Billings Cheek, four sisters; Geneva Hudler, Ozena Myers, Mary Hemric and Rosie Hanes and three brothers; Willard Cheek, Clemmon Cheek and Marvin Cheek.

He is survived by a daughter: Karen Souther and husband Grant of Millers Creek, two sons: Tam Cheek and wife Jan of North Wilkesboro and Jody Cheek and wife Heather of Ocean Isle; six grandchildren: Joseph Cheek (Missy) of Charlotte, Todd Mathis (Lisa) of North Wilkesboro, Carisa Meade (Bradley) of North Wilkesboro, Thomas Cheek (Jordan) of Yadkinville, Andrew Cheek and Aiden Cheek both of Ocean Isle; six great grandchildren: Kaitlyn and Makayla Cheek, Amber Mathis, Slater and Alarie Meade and Sydney Cheek, and one sister Edna Norman (Paul) of Thurmond.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017

Jordan Adams, 33

Mr. Jordan Ryan Adams, age 33 of North Wilkesboro passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Christian Fellowship Mission Church with Pastor Roger Wagoner officiating. Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery.

Mr. Adams was born August 4, 1986 in Wilkes County to Gary Walter and Kim Holbrook Adams. He was a 2005 graduate of North Wilkes High School and worked for Hobes Ham.

He was preceded in death by his father; Gary Walter Adams and grandfather; Roscoe Holbrook and great grandparents; Glenn and Alsie Douglas.

He is survived by his mother; Kim Holbrook Taylor and husband; Terry of McGrady and two sisters; Kandace Thorley and husband Terry of Charlotte and Rylee Taylor of McGrady, grandparents; Betty and Carvin Brown of Millers Creek and his girlfriend; Meagan Smith and special friends; Mousey and Zae Zae.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Wilkes, PO box 306, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Bobby Yoder, 59

Bobby Jean Yoder, age 59, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin. Bobby was born February 4, 1960 in Tazwell County, Virginia. Bobby was one of the most amazing, hardworking mothers. She never met a stranger and was the grandmother of the century. She was loved by everyone who got to know her. Ms. Yoder was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Eugene and Idna Gladys Yates; brother, Timmy Yoder; and first husband, Joseph Haney.

Surviving are her sons, Joey Haney and spouse Courtney of North Wilkesboro, Randy Dowell and spouse Chelsea of North Wilkesboro, Joshua Dowell and spouse Nicole of Ronda; Gary Conley of Hays (nephew); grandchildren, Preston Dowell, Dominic Haney, Kaitlyn Haney, Kierstin Dowell, Haylie Dowell, Zach Dowell, Emma Hartley, Journey Haney, Jedidiah Haney, Caston Dowell; siblings, Connie Jo Dodson of Winston Salem, Gerrie Hildebrand of Clemmons, Bessie Diane Hall of Wilkesboro, Robbie Yoder of Florida, Teressa Grey and Arlene Morgan both of Tennessee; nieces, Shannon Campbell and Crystal Conley, among other nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of life will be held from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Crossfire United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Smith officiating. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis Place, Tennessee, 38105-9956.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Sue Summers, 81

Mrs. Sue Mathis Summers, age 81 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist- Wilkes Medical Center.

Graveside services were September 3, at Mountlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Chris Lakey officiating.

Mrs. Summers was born January 21, 1938 in Wilkes County to Coy and Thelma Jarvis Mathis. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sports, gardening, cooking and her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Charles E. Summers, Sr., three sisters; Mary Sale, Lucille Johnson and Jean Anderson and one brother; Buddy Mathis.

She is survived by three sons; Charles Summers Jr. and wife Debbie, John Summers and wife Rosie and James Summers and wife Angela all of North Wilkesboro, three grandchildren; Adam Summers and wife Randee of State Road, Ashley Eller and husband Adam and Caitlyn Summers all of North Wilkesboro and four great grandchildren.

The family requests no food or flowers. Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Christian Children's Home PO Box 2777 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or the Humane Society of Wilkes PO Box 306 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

The family wishes to thank their mother's Home Health Care Team; Susan Shumate, Angela Fye and Angela Reins for their love, care and support that they have shown during this time.

Rita Harrold, 74

Rita Marlene Harrold, age 74, of Liberty, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. She was born April 19, 1945 in Wilkes County to Boss and Ada Dillard Souther. Mrs. Harrold attended Julian Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Harrold; and several siblings.

Surviving are son, Norman Harrold of Liberty; daughter, Marna Dunn of Tucson, Arizona; brothers, Terry Souther of Liberty, Carl Souther of Thomasville, David Souther of North Wilkesboro; and sister, Joyce Golds of Purlear.

Graveside service was September 3, at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Roger Jennings officiating. Memorials may be made to Zion Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 372, Hays, NC 28635. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Woodrow Dowell, 73

Mr. Woodrow "Woodie" Wilson Dowell, age 73 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services were September 1, at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Hall and Pastor Donnie Shumate officiating. Burial with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Dowell was born April 20, 1946 in Wilkes County to Howard William Dowell and Annie Floss Wooten Dowell. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. While serving in Vietnam, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and earned his Sharpshooter Badge (M-14) Rifle. He was retired from Wilkes Electric Armature where he worked as an Electrical Tech for 32 years. Woodie was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for 40 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister; Grace Campbell and five brothers; Lonnie Dowell, Bob Dowell, Bill Dowell, Junior Dowell and Paul Dowell.

He is survived by his wife Jeanette Walker Dowell of the home, three daughters; Angela Wood and husband Kevin of North Wilkesboro, Patricia

Rhoades and husband Tim of Boomer and Crystal Billings and husband Michael of Hays, six grandchildren; Taylor McKenzie Wood, Avery Cheyenne Wood, Isaac Braden Wood, Brittany Paige Rhoades, Ashley Brooke Billings and Michael Matthew Billings and two sisters; Laura Byers of Wilkesboro and

Rosa Lee Neaves and husband Gerald of West Jefferson.

Pallbearers were Teddy Reed, Danny Byers, Clayton Anderson, Jody Phillips, Kipi Hamby and Greg Wingler.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church PO Box 1516 Millers Creek, NC 28651.

Mary Gambill, 86

Mrs. Mary June Bishop Gambill, age 86 of Elkin, formally of the Brushy Mountain Community passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Funeral services were September 1, at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joe Wood officiating. Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park.

Mrs. Gambill was born February 19, 1933 in Wilkes County to Paul Bledsoe Bishop and Mary Thelma Bumgarner Bishop. She retired from Cashion Oil Company as their Office Manager.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Buel Goodwin "Buck" Gambill, Jr., an infant son; Phillip Jerome Gambill and a sister; Bill Griffin and spouse Bill.

She is survived by a son; Jerome Gambill and wife Jennifer of Elkin, two grandchildren; Grace Elizabeth Gambill and Lily Hope Gambill, a sister; Jean Bullis and husband Glenn of Wilkesboro and a brother; Pete Bishop and spouse Betty of Wilkesboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation 110 East 42nd Street 16th Floor New York, NY 10017.

The family would like to Thank Mountain Valley Hospice for their care during this time.

James Higgins, 86

James Russell Higgins, age 86, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville. Mr. Higgins was born May 13, 1933 in Wilkes County to Major McKinley and Ethel Lou Handy Higgins. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Austin Higgins; sisters, Hazel Handy and Nellie Mae Higgins Smithey; and brothers, Wayne and Clark Higgins.

Surviving are his wife, Nina May Watts Higgins; daughter, Sally Wambli Sina Win of Muskogee, Oklahoma; brother, Donald Higgins; five grandchildren; nine great grandchildren;

several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was September 1, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Leon Church officiating. Burial followed in Edgewood Baptist Church Cemetery.

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

James Vannoy, 70

Mr. James Russell Vannoy, age 70 of North Wilkesboro passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel. Bural with military honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 will be in Scenic Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday evening at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mr. Vannoy was born August 29, 1949 in Wilkes County to Claude Vannoy Sr. and Selma Stokes Vannoy. He served in the United States Army and did 2 tours of duty in Vietnam.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife; Gloria Dean Pickens Vannoy and his second wife; Jean Remines Vannoy, one sister; Theresa Vannoy and three brothers; Ronald Vannoy, Claude Vannoy, Jr and Robert Lee Vannoy.

He is survived by two sons; Russell Vannoy and wife; Sandy of North Wilkesboro and Demetrius Vannoy of Florida, eleven grandchildren; Torrence Vannoy, Kirstyn Vannoy, Alisha Vannoy, Russell Vannoy, Sami Bell, Danisha Vannoy, Iesha Vannoy Deonte Vannoy, Shamori Vannoy Demetrius (DJ) Vannoy Jr., and Ejovi Vannoy, three great grandchildren; Kennedi Ascencio, Kassidy Ascencio and Bryton Lane, one sister; JoAnn Vannoy Gayles and husband Jackie of Wilkesboro and two brothers; Allen E. Vannoy and wife Jackie and Carl W. Vannoy all of Wilkesboro and sister-in-law; Anita Vannoy of North Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted.

George Miles, 55

Mr. George William Miles, age 55 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his home.

Private Family Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Mr. Miles was born June 17, 1964 in Flint Michigan to Jack D. Miles and Wilma L. Miles. He was an active member of the Wilkesboro Church of Christ. Mr. Miles was a Lab Chemist with Tyson Technical Services.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister; Debbie and two brothers; Greg Dallaire and William "Bill" Miles.

He is survived by his fiancé Shauna Danielle Porter of North Wilkesboro and a sister; Jewel Cousino of Burton, Michigan.

Flowers will be accepted.

Gladys Castle, 83

Gladys Zora Castle, age 83, of Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. She was born August 27, 1936 in Wilkes County to Wade Jonathan and Mattie Laws Castle. Gladys was a member of Northside Baptist Church. She always had a smile for everyone. Ms. Castle was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Ward Edward Castle; very special friend, Eugene Jarvis.

She is survived by her siblings, Lloyd Edward Castle and spouse Lorine of Wilkesboro, Evelyn Anderson and spouse Turner of North Wilkesboro, Mary Mash and spouse Jimmy, Ann Bishop, Grace James, David Castle (Heather Anderson) all of Wilkesboro; nieces, Melissa Mash Whitley and Rita Brown; several other nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was August 30, at Northside Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Whitley, Pastor Joseph Sturgill officiating and eulogy provided by Chris Bishop. Burial will follow in Moravian Falls Cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Northside Baptist Church, 1105 Odell Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Linda Koontz, 72

Mrs. Linda Arnett Koontz, age 72 of Millers Creek, NC passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.

She was born July 17, 1947 in St. Augustine FL to Dalton and Catherine Tedder Arnett. Linda was a loving mother, grandmother and devoted wife. She was a remarkable cook and enjoyed hosting holidays with family. She was an avid traveler, who loved discovering new roads and shortcuts. She had a passion for quilting, trying new styles and patterns while creating incredible quilts. She played piano beautifully with one of her favorites being Nadia's Theme which could fill up the room, she was truly talented. Linda was very artistic and creative. Her favorite memories were baking Christmas cookies with her children and grandchildren and picking out Holiday decorations. Linda loved all aspects of life and tried to experience as much of it as possible. There are no words to accurately express the love she had for others. Linda touched and enriched so many lives and we know she will continue to enrich us all from heaven.

Linda is survived by her husband; Coy Alton Koontz, Jr. of the home, two daughters; Suzanne Koontz of Millers Creek and Ashley Weaver and husband, Rick of Melbourne Fl three grandchildren; Chase Vogt, Shelby Vogt, Sean Weaver, two brothers; Glenn Arnett and wife Lynn of St. Augustine Fl and Virgil Arnett of Georgia and her devoted dog Toby.

Graveside services will be held at a later date in Florida.

Peggy Greer, 73

Peggy Ann Greer, age 73, of North Wilkesboro, died Monday, August 26, 2019, at her home. She was born December 30, 1945. Funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019, Harmony Baptist Church. - Miller Funeral Service

John Parker, 81

John Rufus Parker, age 81, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. He was born May 16, 1938 in Wilkes County to Coy and Kate Anderson Parker. John was a member of Oakwoods Baptist Church. He was a US Army Veteran, receiving a medal for carbine and rifle sharpshooter and was a butcher. Mr. Parker was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Winnie Arrington and Martha Louise Parker McCulley and grandchildren, Valerie Dawn Teague, Jonathan Scott Teague.

Surviving are his sister, Antonia Parker Bailey and spouse R.C. of Winter Haven, Florida; step daughter, Jane E. Osborne of North Wilkesboro; step son, Larry Osborne of North Wilkesboro; great grandchildren, Cameron Teague and Kyleigh Teague; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was August 30 at Oakwoods Baptist Church with Pastor Christopher Clark officiating.

Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park.

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

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Pallbearers will be James Anderson, Robert Anderson, Robin Bumgarner, Randy Earp, Sr., Randy Earp, Jr., Ricky Walker, Lee Tedder and Ernie Absher. Honorary pallbearer will be Cameron Teague.

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