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Jun. 23: Jason Robert Brown, Savion Glover, Priscilla López, Susan Stroman, Marisha Wallace, and Christopher Wheeldon Join I’M STILL HERE: A Virtual Benefit for the Billy Rose Theatre Division Honoring George C. Wolfe and the Late Harold Prince and Celebrating 90 Years of the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts; Tickets for the In-Person Viewing Party are Available Now

Jason Robert Brown, Savion Glover, Priscilla López, Susan Stroman, Marisha Wallace, and Christopher Wheeldon join the cavalcade of stars participating in The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts’ I’m Still Here: A Virtual Benefit for the Billy Rose Theatre Division, airing June 23, 2021 on Broadway On Demand at 8pm EST and 8pm PST. The fundraiser will help raise critical funds for the Library for the Performing Arts’ beloved Theatre Division as it celebrates its 90th anniversary this year.

Tickets to the online fundraiser will be donate-what-you-can, with a recommendation of at least $19.31 in honor of the year the division was founded. To purchase tickets to the one-time-only virtual event, visit StillHereAt90.com.

An in-person viewing party at the Library for the Performing Arts in Lincoln Center for donors has also just been announced, including a pre-screening reception and performance featuring Pulitzer Prize winner Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop), and GRAMMY and two-time Tony Award winner Duncan Sheik (Spring Awakening). For details and ticket prices for this limited capacity in- person event, please contact [email protected].

An incredibly special aspect of I’m Still Here is that it will feature clips of Broadway productions from the Theatre Division’s Theatre on Film and Tape Archive (TOFT), shown especially for this occasion with special permission from The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds and the respective talent, creative teams and rights holders of each production. These archival recordings are typically only available to view onsite at the Library for the Performing Arts. The recordings shown will include the original Broadway cast of In the Heights; Angela Bassett and Samuel L. Jackson in The Mountaintop; Brian Stokes Mitchell in Ragtime; Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard; Kelli O’Hara and Paulo Szot in South Pacific; Craig Bierko and Rebecca Luker in The Music Man; Meryl Streep, Marcia Gay Harden and Larry Pine in The Seagull; Savion Glover, Jimmy Tate, Choclattjared and Raymond King in Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk; Bette Midler in I’ll Eat You Last; Christian Borle and Tim Curry in Spamalot; and more.

I’m Still Here will also include interviews with Broadway legends and emerging creatives; and reconceived performances of musical theatre songs, including Stephanie J. Block performing “A Trip to the Library,” André De Shields performing “I’m Still Here,” original Company cast members from 1970-to-present performing “Another Hundred People,” “Wheels of a Dream,” “Love Will Find a Way,” and more. The evening’s honorees are Harold Prince and George C. Wolfe.

Featuring new performances and appearances by Troy Anthony (The River Is Me), Annaleigh Ashford (Sunday in the Park with George), Major Attaway (Aladdin), Alexander Bello (Caroline, or Change), Laura Benanti (She Loves Me), Malik Bilbrew, Susan Birkenhead (Jelly’s Last Jam), Shay Bland, Stephanie J. Block (The Cher Show), Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice), Matthew Broderick (Plaza Suite), Jason Robert Brown (The Last 5 Years), Krystal Joy Brown (Hamilton), David Burtka (“A Series of Unfortunate Events”), Sammi Cannold (Endlings), Ayodele Casel (Chasing Magic), Kirsten Childs (Bella), Antonio Cipriano (Mean Girls), Victoria Clark (The Light in the Piazza), Max Clayton (Moulin Rouge!), Calvin L. Cooper (Mrs. Doubtfire), Trip Cullman (Choir Boy), Taeler Elyse Cyrus (Hello, Dolly!), Quentin Earl Darrington (Once on This Island), André De Shields (Hadestown), Frank DiLella (NY1), Derek Ege, Amina Faye, Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles), Leslie Donna Flesner (Tootsie), Chelsea P. Freeman, Savion Glover (Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk), Joel Grey (Cabaret), Ryan J. Haddad (“The Politician”),James Harkness (Ain’t Too Proud), Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof), Marcy Harriell (Company), Mark Harris (“Mike Nichols: A Life”), Neil Patrick Harris (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly), Arica Jackson (Caroline, or Change), Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop), Cassondra James (Once on This Island), Marcus Paul James (Rent), Taylor Iman Jones (Hamilton), Maya Kazzaz, Tom Kirdahy (The Inheritance), Leslie Kritzer (Beetlejuice), Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party), Norman Lear (Good Times), Baayork Lee (A Chorus Line), L. Morgan Lee (A Strange Loop), Robert Lee (Takeaway), Sondra Lee (Hello, Dolly!), Telly Leung (Aladdin), Priscilla Lopez (A Chorus Line),Ashley Loren (Moulin Rouge!), Allen René Louis (“Jimmy Kimmel Live!”), Brittney Mack (Six), Morgan Marcell (Hamilton), Aaron Marcellus (“American Idol”), Joan Marcus, Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening), Annie McGreevey (Company), Sarah Meahl (Kiss Me, Kate), Joanna Merlin (Fiddler on the Roof), Ruthie Ann Miles (Sunday in the Park with George), Bonnie Milligan (Head Over Heels), Rita Moreno (West Side Story), Madeline Myers (Double Helix), Pamela Myers (Company),Leilani Patao (Garden Girl), Nova Payton (Dreamgirls), Joel Perez (Kiss My Aztec), Bernadette Peters (Into the Woods), Tonya Pinkins (Jelly’s Last Jam), Jacoby Pruitt, Sam Quinn, Phylicia Rashad (A Raisin in the Sun), Jelani Remy (Ain’t Too Proud), George Salazar (Be More Chill), Marilyn Saunders (Company), Marcus Scott (Fidelio), Rashidra Scott (Company), Rona Siddiqui (Tales of a Halfghan), Ahmad Simmons (West Side Story), Susan Stroman (The Producers), Rebecca Taichman (Indecent), Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), Bobby Conte Thornton (Company), Sergio Trujillo (On Your Feet), Kei Tsuruharatani (Jagged Little Pill), Ben Vereen (Pippin), Jack Viertel, Christopher Vo (The Cher Show), Nik Walker (Ain’t Too Proud), Marisha Wallace (Dreamgirls), Shannon Fiona Weir, Christopher Wheeldon (MJ: The Musical),Helen Marla White (Ain’t Misbehavin’), Natasha Yvette Williams (“Orange is the New Black”), and Kumiko Yoshii (Prince of Broadway).

Click here to watch New York Public Library’s Doug Reside on Backstage LIVE with Richard Ridge.

The virtual benefit is produced and conceived by co-founder of the upcoming Museum of Broadway and four-time Tony nominee Julie Boardman (Company) and Co-Executive Producer of Broadway For Biden Nolan Doran (Head Over Heels), featuring direction by Steve Broadnax (Thoughts Of A Colored Man), Sammi Cannold (Endlings), Nick Corley (Plaza Suite), GRAMMY Award Winner Ty Defoe (Straight White Men), Drama Desk winner Lorin Latarro (Waitress), Mia Walker (Jagged Little Pill) and Tony Award winnerJason Michael Webb (Choir Boy), choreography by Ayodele Casel (Chasing Magic),Lorin Latarro and Ray Mercer (The Lion King), with new music arranged by ASCAP Award winner Rachel Dean (Medusa) and Annastasia Victory (A Wonderful World), with arrangements and orchestrations by Brian Usifer (Frozen). Casting is by Peter Van Dam at Tara Rubin Casting.

Tony Marx is the president of The New York Public Library, William Kelly is the Andrew W. Mellon Director of the Research Libraries,Jennifer Schantz is the Barbara G. and Lawrence A. Fleischman Executive Director of the Library for the Performing Arts, and Doug Reside is the Lewis and Dorothy Cullman Curator of the Billy Rose Theatre Division. Patrick Hoffman is the curator of the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive. Henry Tisch serves as Associate Producer and Travis Waldschmidt is Associate Choreographer. Animation and Motion Graphics by Kate Freer, Graphic Design by Caitlin Whittington, Sean MacLaughlin is Director of Photography and Ian Johnston is B Camera Operator. Dylan Tashjian is Onsite Coordinator with COVID compliance by Lauren Class Schneider.

HOST COMMITTEE: Ted & Mary Jo Shen, Barbara Fleischman, Agnes Gund, Fiona & Eric Rudin, Lizzie & Jon Tisch, Kate Cannova, Joan Marcus, Daisy Prince, Gayfryd Steinberg, Van Horn Group

LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE COMMITTEE: Emily Altman, Margot Astrachan, Ken Billington, Julie Boardman, Ted Chapin, Bonnie Comley, Van Dean, Kurt Deutsch, Scott Farthing, Barbara Fleischman, Freddie Gershon, Louise Hirschfeld, Joan Marcus, Elliott Masie, Arthur Pober, Ed Schloss, Morwin Schmookler, Jenna Segal, Ted Shen, Kara Unterberg, Abbie Van Nostrand, Kumiko Yoshii

THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS DOROTHY AND LEWIS B. CULLMAN CENTER houses one of the world’s most extensive combinations of circulating, reference, and rare archival collections in the field of dance, theatre, music and recorded sound. These materials are available free of charge, along with a wide range of special programs, including exhibitions, seminars, and performances. An essential resource for everyone with an interest in the arts — whether professional or amateur — the Library is known particularly for its prodigious collections of non-book materials such as historic recordings, videotapes, autograph manuscripts, correspondence, sheet music, stage designs, press clippings, programs, posters and photographs. The Library is part of The New York Public Library system, which has locations in the Bronx, Manhattan and Staten Island, and is a lead provider of free education for all.

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Oct. 2, 2019: Obituaries

Retha Johnson 75

Mrs. Retha Ann Johnson age 75 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Villages of Wilkes.

Funeral services were October 1, at Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Hays with Rev. Jamie McGuire officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Johnson was born August 28, 1944 in Wilkes County to Robert (Bob) Judson Johnson and Vallie Ester Blevins Johnson. She was a lifelong member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Hays.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister; Sue Johnson Pruitt, a sister in law; Grace Johnson and a brother in law; Bill Blevins.

She is survived by two daughters; Sherry Hall Wallace and husband George of Franklinton and Sandra Hall McGuire and husband Jamie of Millers Creek, five grandchildren; Cassandra McGuire, Tori Wallace Cortez and husband Johnny, Alix Wallace, Colin Wallace and Nikki Wallace, a sister; Mary Ellen Blevins of North Wilkesboro, two brothers; Rev. Cheslie Johnson of Hays, Perry Johnson and wife Sue of North Wilkesboro, and a brother in law; Ervin Pruitt of Hays.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Walnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 4650 Cabin Creek Road Hays, NC 28635.

Mary Sheppard, 71

Mary Lou Lunsford Sheppard, age 71, of Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. She was born June 21, 1948 in Wilkes County to Grover and Maie Hendren Lunsford. Mrs. Sheppard was a member of Cub Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Bower Sheppard; granddaughter, Kayla Dubuque; grandson, Anthony Sheppard; brother, Coy Lunsford; and sister, Pauline Jarvis.

Surviving are her children, Beth Wood and spouse Jeff of North Wilkesboro, Mary Sales and spouse Donald of Ronda, Billy Sheppard and Kim Young both of Wilkesboro, Shane Sheppard and spouse Shelia of Purlear; grandchildren, Alicia Wood, Curtis Wood, Nicole Gwyn, Bill Hairston, Donavan Sheppard, Catlin Foster, Mason Foster; sisters, Irene Johnson and spouse Commie of Moravian Falls, Juanita Greene of Mulberry; brothers, Clyde Lunsford and spouse Debra of Moravian Falls, Billy Lunsford and spouse Vicie of North Wilkesboro; seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service was, October 1, at Cub Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Sampson officiating. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

John Robinson, 47

John Paul (J.P.) Robinson, age 47, of Ferguson, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Mr. Robinson was born May 16, 1972 in Wilkes County to Johnny Wake and Ettie Sue Watts Robinson. J.P. loved fishing, cooking, old cars and shooting guns. Most of all he loved his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Faith Robinson; his mother; sister, Sandra Wyatt; and a brother, Ronald Robinson.

Surviving are his sons, Jessie Lee Robinson and spouse Haleigh and Darrell Lee Knight all of Millers Creek; his father, Johnny Wake Robinson of Millers Creek; sister, Linda Robinson of Millers Creek; brother, Fred Allen Robinson and spouse Vallerie of Millers Creek; several nieces and nephews; and his fur baby, Tink.

Funeral service was September 30, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Stanley Wyatt officiating.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Hallie Church, 82

Mrs. Hallie Christine Bullis Church, age 82 of Boomer, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Westwood Hills Nursing.

Funeral services were September 29, at New Light #2 Baptist Church on Vannoy Road with Rev. Jim Belcher officiating. Burial was in the Church family cemetery.

Mrs. Church was born December 8, 1936 in Wilkes County to Mamie Lee Adams Bullis. She was retired from Charmette Beauty Salon where she worked as a Hairdresser. Mrs. Church was a member of New Light #2 Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother, her first husband; Walter Church, and a son; Kimberly Dale Church.

She is survived by her husband; Buford Nichols of the home, three sons; Kevin Church and wife Geneva of Millers Creek, Lang Derwin Church and wife Linda of Millers Creek and Scott Dowell Church and wife Patsy of Millers Creek, six grandchildren; Shannon Church, Tasha Wdowiak and husband Andrew, Walter Church and wife Jessica, Nathan Church, Matthew Church and Daniel Church, three great grandchildren; Westson Wdowiak, Aubrey Wdowiak and Kyle Church, a sister; Crystal Roberts and husband Doug of North Wilkesboro and two brothers; Harvey Bullis and wife Brenda of Hickory and Ricky Bullis of Millers Creek.

Flowers will be accepted.

Mary Wyatt 74

Mrs. Mary Frances Jenkins Wyatt age 74 of Purlear, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at her home.

Funeral services were September 27, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Timothy Wayne Moose, Jr., Rev. Tommy Brown and Rev. Onnie Langley officiating. Burial was in Scenic Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Wyatt was born May 4, 1945 in Ashe County to Conley and Effie Darnell Jenkins. Mary was a devoted pastor's wife for 40 years, was a loving mother, grandmother and a friend to all. She was a member of Church of God of Prophecy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.

Mrs. Wyatt is survived by her husband; Rev. Roy Hampton Wyatt whom she was a faithful wife to for 58 years, three daughters; Lisa Wyatt Smith and husband, Dexter of Ash, Anita Wyatt Caldwell and husband Timothy of North Wilkesboro and Valerie Wyatt Key and husband Matthew of Millers Creek, twelve grandchildren; Timothy Wayne Moose, Jr., Daniel Lee Moose, Laura Michelle Smith, Matthew Forrest Prevette, Jennifer Ashley Key, Andrea Nicole Moose, Emilee Faith Prevette, Joshua Garrett Mosteller, Madison Lynn Caldwell, Brianna Hope Key, Landon Michael Caldwell and Carrie Ann Alyssa Key, six great grandchildren; Jordan Alan Miller, Philip Matthew Moose, Hunter Lee Moose, Liam Matthew Prevette, Samuel Ryan Moose and Jeremiah Wayne Moose, a sister; Midge Allen and husband Jim of Millers Creek and a brother; Roger Jenkins and wife Lola of Hiddenite.

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

Alma Wiles, 94

Alma Elledge Wiles, age 94, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. Alma was born May 24, 1925 in Wilkes County to James Spencer and Lura Harrold Elledge. She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Moravian Falls and was previously employed with Martin Marietta Aviation and Missile Builders as a secretary. Mrs. Wiles was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Franklin Wiles, Jr.; siblings, Cecil Elledge, Lexie Fraiser, Ruth Ledbetter and Faye Elledge; and nephew, Dennis Fraiser.

She is survived by her nieces, Deborah Fuller and Kellie McLaughlin; and nephew, James S. Elledge.

Graveside service was September 27, at Mountlawn Memorial Park.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Jackie Rogers, Jr, 34

Mr. Jackie Leonard Rogers, Jr. better known as Little Jack, age 34 of Purlear passed away September 23, 2109 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Funeral services were September 28, at Purlear Baptist Church with Pastor Jamie McGuire officiating.

Mr. Rogers was born February 6, 1985 in Concord North Carolina. He was a Brick Mason by trade. Mr. Rogers was a member of Purlear Baptist Church.

He is survived by his parents; Jackie Rogers, Sr. and wife Debbie Reed Rogers, three sisters; Deanna Carpenter of Purlear, Elizabeth Belush and husband Matthew of Kannapolis and Kayla Smith and husband Jon of Boone and three brothers; Scott Richards and wife Carla of Hays, Mark Rogers of Wilkesboro and Daniel Rogers and wife Diana of Massachusetts.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Donor's Choice.

Geraldine Rhodes, 73

Mrs. Geraldine Brooks Rhodes, age 73 of Hays passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services were September 26, at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Donnie Shumate officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Rhodes was born May 11, 1946 in Wilkes County to Amos Brooks and Lettie Billings Brooks. She was a Homemaker and Poultry Farmer and a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church. Geraldine was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters; Gladys Wood and husband Eli, Hazel Brooks, Edna West and husband Royal, two brothers; Arvie Brooks and Garness Brooks and a brother in law; Daniel Brown.

She is survived by her husband of fifty five years Otto Lonnie Rhodes, Jr. of the home, two daughters; Lisa Rhodes Hall and husband James of Ferguson, Denise Rhodes Wilson and husband Rick of Hays, five grandchildren; Joshua Hall, Nathan Hall, Elizabeth McCann and husband Brigg Adams, Rebekah Wilson and Reece Wilson, a sister; Arlene Brown of Salisbury and three brothers; Harlis Brooks and wife Darsie of Winston Salem, Jerry Brooks of Roaring River, Roger Brooks and wife Barbara of Roaring River and two sister in laws; Annie Ruth Brooks and Shirley Brooks.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice 401 Technology Lane Suite 200 Mount Airy, NC 27030.

Susan Holland, 65

Mrs. Susan Love Holland, age 65, of Conover went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Susan was born on December 24, 1953 in Statesville. Her father, Larry Edward Love (L.E.) preceded her in death.

Susan was a graduate of Wilkes Community College and worked for several years in North Wilkesboro in banking and data processing. Until her illness became too advanced, Susan worked at Connections, a psychosocial, rehabilitation clubhouse of Catawba Valley Behavioral Health Care, an ongoing community support program in Hickory. Susan contributed much to the Clubhouse and designed, edited and produced a monthly newsletter for the community. Known for her generous heart, Susan was a loving daughter, devoted mother, caring sister and kind spirit.

She is survived by her mother, Geraldine Love of North Wilkesboro; her son, Eric Holland of Greenville; three brothers, Steve Love of North Wilkesboro, Roger Love of Salisbury, and Randy Love of Rockingham; a sister, Dr. Sandra Swaringen of Wilkesboro; two nieces, Dr. Shanna Swaringen of Chapel Hill, Dr. Megan Swaringen of North Wilkesboro; and four nephews, Bradford Love of Knightdale, Wesley Love of Salisbury, Andrew Love of Raleigh and Brian Love of Rockingham.

A private graveside service was held on August 26, 2019 at Arbor Grove Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro with Pastor and Friend Michelle Staley officiating. Memorials may be made to Arbor Grove Baptist Church of North Wilkesboro or to Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Miller Funeral Service kindly served the family with compassion, comfort and support.

Mary Lovette, 78

Mary Jo Lowe Lovette, 78, of Moravian Falls, died peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 23, 2019.

She was born Aug. 25, 1941, in Wilkes County to Perry Roosevelt Lowe Sr. and Mary Revis Lowe. She graduated from Pembroke State University with a degree in home economics and taught school in Wilkes County for 20 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for more than 40 years and Daughters of the American Revolution for 27 years. She was lover of genealogy and was often called the Lowe family historian.

She was a long-time member of the Moravian Falls Methodist Church until its closure and spent her final days as a member of the Reformation Lutheran Church in Taylorsville.

She was preceded in death by three older brothers: Clyde R. Lowe, Perry R. Lowe Jr. and Caney Lowe.

She is survived by a daughter, Revis (Ann) Lovette Felts and husband Todd of Wilkesboro; son, David E. Lovette Jr. and wife Kim of Hope Mills, N.C.; and five grandchildren: David E. (Ty) Lovette III, Ben Lovette, William Lovette, Meredith Felts and Olivia Felts.

Memorial service was Sunday, Sept. 29 at Miller Funeral Home Chapel in North Wilkesboro.

In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a memorial to the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #42, C/O Tana Myers, 510 6th Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659; or to the Daughters of the American Revolution-Rendezvous Mountain Chapter, C/O Barbara Pendry, 756 Welcome Home Church Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Timothy Teague, 60

Mr. Timothy Odell Teague, age 60 of North Wilkesboro, died Friday, September 20, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health - Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services were September 25, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Pastor Lane Roark officiating. Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Teague was born July 24, 1959 in Wilkes County to Clint Isaac and Dessie Marie Handy Teague.

He was preceded in death by his father, Clint Isaac Teague.

He is survived by his mother, Dessie Marie Handy of Hays; his son, Gary Teague and wife, Christina, of North Wilkesboro; his grandchild, Kendall Teague; his three sisters, Diana Kilby and husband, Larry, of Roaring River, Nina Bozeman and husband, Billy, of Wilkesboro, and Darlene Patrick of Virginia; and his three brothers, Denny Teague and wife, Debbie, of North Wilkesboro, David Teague of Hays, and Curtis Teague and wife, Myra, also of Hays.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Window World Cares St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 118 Shaver Street, North Wilkesboro NC 28659.

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The Mystery of Jones Vs *Jones

Our 3rd Great Grandfather (or 2nd Great Grandfather for the older generation), Jacob L Jones, was born in 1850, in the county seat of Cadiz, Harrison County, Ohio the the third child of parents Daniel Jones and his wife Margaret Riegel Jones. Daniel was working as a "house carpenter" and living next door to Margaret's parents, Jacob and Anna Reigel, along with the Riegel's twelve children.

When the family moved West the 800 miles from Ohio, west to Madison County, Iowa they landed in Jefferson Township where farming became a way of life. Jacob's future wife, Barabra Gutshall lived in the area where her father was one of the first settler's in the Jefferson area.

Jacob married Barbara in 1872 and they lived and farmed in the area where their four children were born, Ida, Aletha (Letha), Primrose and son George. I've not yet tracked down when Barbara died, but it was some time between 1879 and 1884, when Jacob married his 2nd wife, Anna Margaret *Jones, who was 8 years his junior. I've added an asterisk to the non-blood related Joneses to help keep which Jones is which.

Anna's family had lived in Iowa for several years prior, her uncle being on of the first white settlers in the area. Anna's parents, George Worth *Jones and Hanna Maple had also migrated from Ohio to Iowa several years prior to our Jones Family. George and Hanna had ten children. George had been married twice prior to marrying Hanna, but I've been unable to deterime if they had any children. While Anna was the oldest of the 10 children, the second born was son Theodore "Thede" Charles *Jones, who was just one year younger than Anna.

When Jacob married Anna in 1884, they had eight children, Sylvia Faye, Jacob Earl, Carl Oliver, Zelma Belle, Gladys Anna, Vera Jenney, William Wallace and Hannah Luenne. The two oldest children were born in Nebraska and the rest were born in Madison County, Iowa.

Technically, when Jacob had his second family from a *Jones, all the children became blood-related Joneses as they are half siblings to Ida, Letha, Primrose and George.

Then, it happened.

This is where it gets confusing.

Anna's brother, Theordore "Thede" *Jones married Jacob and Margaret's daughter, Ida. So, essentially, Ida married her step-uncle.

Thede and Ida eventually settled and lived on the Jones Ranch in Dawson County. They had six children, Bessie Lenore (married Burtch), Letha Mae (who died at age 16), Theodore Clinton, Jessie Joy (married Sutton), Hope Ida (married Tripp) and Rose Priscilla (who die at age 1).

With Ida's maiden name being Jones and her married name being *Jones, all their children, while by birth are *Jones from their father's name, by blood due to their mother Ida being a blood related Jones, are really Joneses, of the non *Jones type.

Hopefully this helps explain the confusion of Jones vs *Jones.

Below is a diagram showing the connection between the two families

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shkeitout · 7 years

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sara’s characters

Adelaide Kane - Neva Monroe // noelva - 21 Gigi Hadid - Dania Covington // kamia - 21 Nina Dobrev - Larissa Lancaster // alfrissa - 22 Emeraude Toubia - Samantha Mendez // samaric - 22 Dominic Sherwood - Derek Levine // derey - 23 Charlie Hunnam - Shawn Wallace // shaye - 27 Hunter Parrish - Guillaume Wallace // elome - 24 Shiloh Fernandez - Alberto Milano // walberto - 23

jordanne’s characters

Nicola Peltz - Audrey Kane // derey - 20 Barbara Palvin - Elodie Maxwell // elome - 21 Shelley Hennig - Faye Lancaster // shaye -24 Katie Stevens - Waverly Roth // walberto - 20 * Matthew Daddario - Noel Alexander // noelva - 24 Taron Egerton - Alaric Lafayette // samaric - 23 Luke Pell - Kamden Whittemore // kamia - 25 * Daniel Sharman - Alfred Middleton // alfrissa - 25

faces i want to add/replace:

thomas doherty zoey deutch stella maxwell / for f/f gregg sulkin / for m/m idk why

wanted opposites pls give me:

neels visser maybe for opp zoey cindy kimberly perhaps for opp thomas if u love me

plots

ok but a plot where muse a and muse b match in tinder and they start talking and get on so well. they think they’re perfect for each other. muse a is smart, gorgeous and such a good girl.muse b is handsome, funny and likes her a lot. they talk for weeks but never have time to meet until one day when muse a comes back home from college to have a dinner with her parents and stay for the weekend and finds out that her older sister is staying too with his new boyfriend. and yes… her boy from tinder is her sister’s boyfriend. — walberto

i just want a plot where muse a & muse b meet through mutual friends & end up fucking right after they meet & it’s like mind blowingly good & the only times they see each other are when their mutual friends are together but literally every time they see each other they have sex & eventually they both have relationships but old habits die hard so they still fuck .…. . i;m dying to write out a scene between the two of them where they’re pulling their clothes back on & muse a gives muse b a smart ass look & says ‘i heard your boyfriend got a promotion, did ya celebrate?’ & muse b snaps back with a completely straight face ‘your fiancee invited me to your engagement party, think i should go?’ — shaye

i really want a plot where this totally sweet girl is dating this total ass and he prob cheats on her all the time and is so shitty to her but she stays because she’s sweet and caring and he’s all she’s ever known and they used to be so in love but anyways he’s totally one of those guys who brings around his douche friends and they sit on the couch and talk about chicks and drugs and partying and she is supposed 2 be the regular house wife gf who brings them food and sits next to him when they watch movies so he can flaunt her and just be /: a dick /: anyways his fellow douche friend starts to slowly be like god this guy is so awful to her and he starts following her out of the room instead of staying to high five his friend for cheating on her w some club girl and idk he just generally starts hanging out with her more while her bf and his other friends hang out in the basement or some shit and they’ll like sit on the porch while he smokes and they just talk or he’ll help her make food or anything and it can go so many cute ways tbh like ?he could be listening to the friend brag about sleeping around one day or see him being shitty to her like yelling at her for nothing ro smth and just be like damn i’ve had enough and finally break and yell at his friend and fight for her and accidently admit that he thinks she’s totally amazing and he’d cherish her sm or he could kiss her one night while they’re talking and they could start sneaking around behind the friends back or anything so ! — samaric

*whispers* single dad ( hell maybe not so single dad ) & nanny plot. where she’s got the biggest infatuation with him and he’s trying his best to ignore how good she looks in her short skirts and dresses. her “accidentally” bumping into him in nothing but a towel. late nights completely tired after getting the baby to bed and falling asleep on the couch together. her finally showing up in his bedroom in nothing but lingerie ;) — kamia

ok but someone give me that cute bartender storyline though? like this guy tends bar at a restaurant or a pub or something and always sees this cute girl hanging out there, but she’s always either with friends or with some guy so he never really gets the time to talk to her but one day she walks into the place alone and orders so many drinks until she’s so bloody drunk, screaming about how her boyfriend cheated on her, that the bartender had to bring her home himself. she wakes up with a horrible hangover, stumbles out the room to find the bartender cooking breakfast and rolling his eyes, laughing. “first of all, you’re an idiot. second, we didn’t have sex if that’s what you’re wondering. third, breakfast will be ready soon. sit.” and fluff commences help plz — elome

so the other night i was with friend cop, and i went to give him a hug goodbye, and he turned off his radio (???) and i asked what was up and he said “last time we hugged your shoulder hit my radio and called dispatch” and i thought he meant like, the 911 dispatcher but no i accidentally radioed every single other officer on shift and they all heard him say “i love you- oh shit my radio’s on” — alfrissa

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March 20, 2019: Obituaries

Eva Pike, 82

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

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

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

June Fletcher, 85

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

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

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

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

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

Sally Ward, 92

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dora Sculthorpe, 86

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kaye Rogers, 78

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

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

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

Carl Bouchelle, 83

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

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

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

Rachel Wyatt, 88

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

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

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

Audrey Absher, 84

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Audrey will be forever loved and remembered.

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

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

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

Patricia Snee, 81

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

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

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

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

Raymond Howard Caldwell, age 58

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Michael Stanley Gant, age 73

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

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

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

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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

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

Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com

Mr. Jerry William Benton

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

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

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

He was preceded in death by parents.

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

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

Online condolences may be made at www.reinsturdivant.com

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