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May 29, 2019: Obituaries

Evelyn Overman, 90

Evelyn Call "Mama Ene" Overman, age 90, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Wilkes Senior Village. Evelyn was born December 25, 1928 in Wilkes County to Bransom and Lois Brooks Call. Mrs. Overman was a member of Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church. She enjoyed flower gardening; socializing and watching Family Feud. Evelyn returned to Wilkes in 1993 after living in Greensboro most of her adult life. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herman Overman; son, Gary Overman; sister, Annie Sue Smithey; and brothers, B.A. and Bobby Call.

Surviving are her son, James Randy Call and spouse Vickie of North Wilkesboro; daughter, Lois Call Sumner and spouse Ricky Sr. of Pleasant Garden; grandchildren, Samantha Call and spouse Keith, Patricia Johnson and spouse Chris, Kayla Overman, Erica Johnson and spouse Ross, Ryan Call and spouse Lauren, Kelsey Call, Ricky Sumner, Jr., and Justin Sumner; ten great grandchildren.

Funeral service was May 27, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joel Riley officiating.

Graveside service was at Lakeview Cemetery in Greensboro.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Kenneth Wyatt, 63

Kenneth Lyn Wyatt, age 63, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville. He was born April 20, 1956 in Wilkes County to Leonard and Ennis Brown Wyatt. Kenneth attended Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Wilkesboro and participated in the Good News Club at Millers Creek Elementary School. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are his sons, David Wyatt and spouse LaRaye, Christopher Wyatt all of North Wilkesboro, Jarad Wyatt and fiancée Amanda Buell of Indianapolis, Indiana; daughter, Jessica Cockerham of North Wilkesboro; brother, Bobby Wyatt of North Wilkesboro; sisters, Brenda Mayberry and spouse Calvin of Harmony, Debbie Church and spouse Ronnie of Millers Creek; grandchildren, Taylor McCarty, Staley Wyatt, Jayla Fisher, Joslynne Fisher, JamieIowa Fisher, Walker Wyatt, Gabriel Wyatt, Owen Wyatt, Colby Brown, Cassie Brown, Chloe Brown and Cami Brown.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., June 1, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Brady Hayworth officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the SECU Hospice Home, 945 North Lee Avenue, Yadkinville, NC. 27055.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Billy Anderson 90

Mr. Billy Anderson age 90 of Stoneville, passed away Tuesday May 21, 2019 at Jacob Creek Nursing Home in Stoneville.

A private graveside service will be held.

Mr. Anderson was born May 27, 1929 in Wilkes County to Lonnie and Fannie Johnson Anderson. He worked as a lumber grader in the sawmill business most of his life.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters; Mable and Ruby Anderson and three brothers; Jim, Arvin and John Anderson.

He is survived by a daughter; Betty Dunlap of Stoneville, two sons; David Lee Anderson of Stoneville and Joseph Michael Anderson, Sr. of Pinnacle, eight grandchildren; Billy Ore, Erin Anderson, Emily Anderson, Joseph Michael Anderson, Jr., Lisa Marie Anderson, Crystal Dawn Anderson, Brady Zane Anderson and Nikki Ore, six great grandchildren; Isaiah Gaddy, Jeremiah Ore, Austin Voorhees, Jaden Shore, Blake Anderson and Clay Anderson.

Warren Whiteside, 61

Warren Whiteside, 61 Warren "Russell" Whiteside, age 61, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at his home. He was born February 15, 1958 in Prince George County, Maryland to Eldon Parr and Anna Wiley Whiteside. Russell loved his grandchildren and enjoyed fishing especially at Top Sail Beach. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Kay Whiteside.

Surviving are his daughters, MaryAnne Bell and spouse Barry of Millers Creek, Cherish Jarvis of Wilkesboro, Allison Blackburn and spouse Kenny of Lewisville; son, Jeremy Jarvis and spouse Lori of Bentonville, Arkansas; brother, Ken Whiteside and spouse Judy of Frederick, Maryland; sister, Ellyn Whiteside of Lanham, Maryland; grandchildren, Ayden Grayum, Connor Grayum, Casen Bell and Madison Parsons; special friend, Teresa Russell of Moravian Falls.

Service will be private.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Bryce Taylor, 88

On May 20th, 2019, Bryce Kermit Taylor (88) passed from his earthly home and was received by the Good Lord. He was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church. Bryce was born September 1, 1930 in Wilkes County to Wiley and Lousana Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Annie; his brother, Claude; the wife and mother of his four daughters, Mary Alice Taylor; and his first born daughter, Sandra Elizabeth Taylor Ayers.

Bryce was a true self-made man, as he alongside his wife Mary owned and operated Taylor's Grocery and Service in McGrady for over 30 years. Their store served as the communities gathering place with a regular crowd gathering there several times a week. He played an integral part of the establishment of the McGrady Fire Department and faithfully served in the fire department for 25 years. As a young man Bryce served in the Navy as a steward to the Chaplain for a year and half. After the service, Bryce's father signed a loan for him to borrow twenty-five dollars. Bryce then used this money to travel to Detroit where he could earn better wages in a car factory versus working in Wilkes.

Bryce's passions as a young man were collecting stamps, coins, knives and guns. He was a life time lover of Baseball with the Atlanta Braves being his team. In his later years his main passion was to feed any hungry animal that entered his backyard. In his last 17 months his son-in-law, Denny Bucsek, inherited the task of feeding the animals behind his home.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Shirley Arnold Taylor of North Wilkesboro; three daughters, Sue Buscek and spouse Denny of Wilkesboro, Reba Taylor of North Wilkesboro, and Diane Ryder of Wilkesboro; granddaughters, Stacia Ayers Andrews of Winston Salem, Denise Madden and spouse Jonathan of Purlear, Deanna and Katie Ryder both of Charlotte, Taylor Nunn of North Wilkesboro; grandson, Brandon Lovette of North Wilkesboro; and great grandchildren, Mattie, Kelsey and Bryce Madden.

Funeral service was May 26, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Roger Wagoner officiating.

Graveside service will be private. lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the McGrady Fire Department, 11461 Sparta Road, McGrady, NC 28649 or to the Humane Society of Wilkes, PO Box 306, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

The family wishes to thank everyone who has extended their kindness, support and prayers. The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Mountain Valley Hospice and particularly to Bryce's hospice nurse, Rhiannon Prevette. Thanks to Terry Taylor, Brian Taylor, David Harold, Kim Caudill, Wallace Taylor and Rick Viles for serving as pallbearers. Thanks to all the sweet and compassionate caretakers for their help during the past 5 months: Martha, Marlene, Renee, Amanda, Jeannie, Vanessa and Courtney.

Timothy Anderson, 61

Timothy Ray Anderson, age 61, of Elkin, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Woltz Hospice Home. He was born June 28, 1957 in Surry County to Spergon Sanford and Vina Marie Lyons Anderson. Mr. Anderson loved fishing and hunting arrowheads. He was preceded in death by his father.

Surviving are his daughter, Amy Anderson; his mother, Vina Marie Lyons Absher of Elkin; sisters, Betty Jean Lynch of Wilkesboro, Shirley Anderson of Pooler, Georgia; nieces, Amanda Church and spouse Jacky of Hamptonville, Angela Moody and spouse Ben of Ronda, Wendy Burnett and spouse Chris of St. Augustine, Florida; nephew, Brian Luffman of Pooler, Georgia; special cousin and wife, Aldean and Wanda Wilson of Elkin.

Funeral service was held May 23, at Community Fellowship Church in Traphill with Pastor Michael Osborne and Pastor Debra Mayes officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Bobby Jones, II, 43

Bobby Ray Alonzo Jones, II, age 43, of Traphill, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at his home. He was born October 7, 1975 in Wilkes County to Donnie and Linda Shew Nixon Jones. Mr. Jones loved to go to car races, hunting, fishing, and always wanted to take care of his Mama. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Pruitt.

Surviving are his daughters, Ashley Jones of Mt. Pleasant; son, David Jones of Mt. Pleasant; grandchildren, Amara Jones and Kayden Jones; his mother, Linda Shew Nixon of Traphill; sister, Connie Taylor of North Wilkesboro; and brother, Mickey Pruitt of Traphill.

Memorial service was held May 24, at Miller Funeral Chapel.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Susan Edmiston, 64

Mrs. Susan Sharon Hall Edmiston, age 64 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Wilkes Senior Village.

Memorial services were held May 25, at Beaver Creek Baptist Church with Rev. James Hall officiating. church.

Mrs. Edmiston was born January 2, 1955 in Caldwell County to John McKinley and Barbara Edmiston Hall. She retired from Lowes Call Center. Mrs. Edmiston was a devoted church member of Beaver Creek Baptist Church. Susan was a loving grandmother and loved to travel the world.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Ralph Andrew Edmiston, Jr.

She is survived by three step sons; Bryan Edmiston and Ryan Edmiston both of Charlotte and Joseph Edmiston and wife Meagan of North Wilkesboro, a step grandson; Christopher Edmiston of North Wilkesboro, two brothers; John M. Hall, Jr and wife Kathy of Conover and Joel L. Hall and wife Lee Anne of Weddington, three nephews; Chris Hall and wife Lea, Jason Bolick and wife Callie and Austin Hall, Aunts and Uncles; Steve and Polly Edmiston of Lenoir, Gene and Janet Pennell of Charlotte, John and Judy Nemath of Marrieta, GA and numerous cousins.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society c/o Annette Battle PO Box 9 North Wilkesboro, CN 28659.

Jason Dancy, 41

Jason Michael Dancy, age 41, of Hays, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his home. He was born July 7, 1977 in Wilkes County to Jay Bryce and Arlee Myers Dancy.

Surviving are his son, Andrew Sturgill of Wilkes County; daughter, Brooklynn Paige Dancy of Hays; his parents, Jay Bryce and Arlee Dancy of Hays; brothers, Jay Bryce Dancy, Jr. and spouse Gail of North Wilkesboro, Joseph Donald Dancy and spouse Alexandria of Hays; step daughters, Brittany Galloway and spouse Timothy of Cricket, Jessica Glenn Brown and fiancé Gary Wayne Beard of North Wilkesboro; and partner, Tonya Brown of Hays.

Memorial service will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the home of his parents, Arlee Dancy, 189 Hillside Road, Hays, NC.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Hubert Bullis, 88

Rev. Hubert Lee Bullis, age 88 of Moravian Falls, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services was May 23, at Goshen Baptist Church with Pastor Brian Miller, Rev. Sherrill Wellborn and Pastor Koty Wheeler officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Rev. Bullis was born January 5, 1931 in Wilkes County to Sam and Omie Prevette Bullis. He retired from Gardner Glass and as a Baptist Minister. Rev. Bullis served as pastor of Shady Grove Baptist Church, Goshen Baptist Church, Beaver Creek Baptist Church and Elk Creek Baptist Church

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister; Ruth Frazier.

He is survived by his wife; Jewel Staley Bullis of the home, a daughter; Diane Yow and husband Robert of Moravian Falls and two brothers; Glenn Bullis and wife Jean of Wilkesboro and Ralph Bullis and wife Joyce of Moravian Falls.

Flowers will be accepted.

Bryan Higgins Jr., 70

Bryan Charles Higgins Jr., age 70, of Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1948 in Wilkes County to B.C. Higgins, Sr. and Hazel Parsons Higgins. Mr. Higgins was Military Veteran and delivered papers for Wilkes Journal Patriot. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are his daughter, Heather Anderson (David Castle) of Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Dustin Estep (Renee Miller), Aryana Estep all of Boone.

Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Miller Funeral Chapel.

Memorials may be made to Wilkes Recovery Revolution, 506 8th Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

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