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Savion Glover, Jason Robert Brown, Priscilla Lopez, More Join NYPL I'm Still Here Benefit

BY ANDREW GANS

JUN 16, 2021

The upcoming benefit, celebrating the New York Public Library's Billy Rose Theatre Division, honors George C. Wolfe and the late Harold Prince.

Additional artists have joined the upcoming I'm Still Here benefit, celebrating the 90th anniversary of The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts’ Billy Rose Theatre Division and the 50th anniversary of its Theatre on Film and Tape Archive.

Honoring Tony-winning directors George C. Wolfe and the late Harold Prince, I’m Still Here will stream on Broadway on Demand June 23 at 8 PM ET.

Jason Robert Brown, Savion Glover, Priscilla Lopez, Susan Stroman, Marisha Wallace, and Christopher Wheeldon have joined the starry roster of participants. The evening, as previously announced, will also feature archival content of several Broadway productions preserved in the archive, including the newly announced Angela Bassett and Samuel L. Jackson in The Mountaintop; Bette Midler in I'll Eat You Last; Brian Stokes Mitchell in Ragtime; Kelli O'Hara and Paulo Szot in South Pacific; Christian Borle and Tim Curry in Spamalot; and Craig Bierko and Rebecca Luker in The Music Man.

Viewers can expect to see Glover, Jimmy Tate, Choclattjared, and Raymond King in Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk; Meryl Streep, Marcia Gay Harden, and Larry Pine in The Seagull; Lin-Manuel Miranda, Robin de Jesús, Christopher Jackson, Karen Olivo, Andréa Burns, Janet Dacal, Eliseo Román, and Seth Stewart in In the Heights; and Glenn Close in Sunset Boulevard.

Watch Stephanie J. Block Belt Out She Loves Me's 'A Trip to the Library' for NYPL I'm Still Here Benefit

Also taking part: Annaleigh Ashford (Sunday in the Park with George), Alexander Bello (Caroline, or Change), Laura Benanti (She Loves Me), Malik Bilbrew, Alexandra Billings (Wicked), Susan Birkenhead (Jelly’s Last Jam), Shay Bland, Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice), Matthew Broderick (Plaza Suite), Krystal Joy Brown (Hamilton), David Burtka (Gypsy), Sammi Cannold (Endlings), Ayodele Casel (Chasing Magic), Victoria Clark (The Light in the Piazza), Max Clayton (Moulin Rouge!), Calvin L. Cooper (Mrs. Doubtfire), DeMarius Copes (Mean Girls), Trip Cullman (Choir Boy), Taeler Elyse Cyrus (Hello, Dolly!), Quentin Earl Darrington (Once on This Island), Robin de Jesús (In the Heights), André De Shields (Hadestown), Frank DiLella (NY1), Derek Ege, Amina Faye, Harvey Fierstein (La Cage aux Folles), Leslie Donna Flesner (Tootsie), Chelsea P. Freeman, Joel Grey (Cabaret), Ryan J. Haddad (The Politician), Sheldon Harnick (Fiddler on the Roof), James Harkness (Ain’t Too Proud), Marcy Harriell (Company), Neil Patrick Harris (Hedwig and the Angry Inch), Mark Harris (Mike Nichols: A Life), David Henry Hwang (M. Butterfly), Cassondra James (Once on This Island), Marcus Paul James (Rent), Taylor Iman Jones (Hamilton), Maya Kazzaz, Tom Kirdahy (The Inheritance), Hilary Knight, Michael John LaChiusa (The Wild Party), Norman Lear (Good Times), Baayork Lee (A Chorus Line), Sondra Lee (Hello, Dolly!), Telly Leung (Aladdin), Ashley Loren (Moulin Rouge!), Allen René Louis, Brittney Mack (Six), Taylor Mac (Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus), Morgan Marcell, Aaron Marcellus, Joan Marcus, Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening), Sarah Meahl, 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), 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), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Beetlejuice), George Salazar (Be More Chill), Marilyn Saunders (Company), Marcus Scott (Fidelio), Rashidra Scott (Company), Rona Siddiqui (Tales of a Halfghan), Ahmad Simmons, 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, Paula Vogel (Indecent), Nik Walker (Ain’t Too Proud), Shannon Fiona Weir, Helen Marla White (Ain’t Misbehavin’), Natasha Yvette Williams (Orange Is the New Black), and Ricardo Zayas (Hamilton).

The program will also feature interviews with Broadway artists plus the re-conception of classic musical theatre songs, including "A Trip to the Library," “Wheels of a Dream,” “Another Hundred People,” “Love Will Find a Way,” and, fittingly, “I’m Still Here.”

READ: The Woman Who Fought to Record and Preserve Broadway Shows

The virtual benefit is produced and conceived by Boardman and Doran and features direction by Steve Broadnax, Sammi Cannold, Nick Corley, Ty Defoe, Lorin Latarro, Mia Walker, and Jason Michael Webb, choreography by Ayodele Casel, Latarro, and Ray Mercer, with new music arranged by Rachel Dean and Annastasia Victory, arrangements and orchestrations by Brian Usifer, and casting by Peter Van Dam at Tara Rubin Casting.

Tickets are donate-what-you-can, with a recommendation of at least $19.31 in honor of the year the division was founded. Visit StillHereat90.com.

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Feb. 5, 2020: Obituaries

Dorothy Lewis, 100

Dorothy Plonk Lewis, 100, died the morning of Monday, February, 3, 2020, at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home, surrounded by her family.

Dorothy was born on April 12, 1919 to John Oates and Elvira Foust Plonk in Kings Mountain, NC. She graduated from Kings Mountain High School and Greensboro College. She taught for one year in Franklin, NC before attending the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill where she graduated with a masters in Bio-Chemistry.

In 1944, she married Dr. Robert E. Lewis of Lumberton, NC. They moved to North Wilkesboro in 1946 where Bob was a surgeon. She was dedicated to serving her church and community as well as being a wife and mother.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Lewis and her daughter, Patricia L. Johnston of North Wilkesboro, three sisters Mary Foust Plonk Weaver of Greensboro, Douglas Regina Plonk McElwee of North Wilkesboro and Maude Plonk Harper Patterson of Kings Mountain and a brother John O. Plonk, Jr. of Kings Mountain.

She is survived by her two daughters: Suzanne Tonski (Ernest) and her son Jacob Tonski (Sharon); Margaret Turner and her son Robert Turner (Poem) and daughter Anna Dooley (Chad); and her son Robert E Lewis, Jr. (Regina); as well as her grandchildren from her late daughter Patricia, Andy Johnston (Brooke), Mary Lewis Johnston, and Blaine Johnston (Melody). Her 9 great-grandchildren, Alex, Emmett, Geneva, Hannah, Reagan, Sebastian, Nick, Maggie, Kenzie have been a source of great joy to Dot.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 2 p.m. at North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church with a celebration of life to follow in the church fellowship hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church, the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC or the charity of one's choice. To God be the Glory!

Betty Daniels, 83

Betty Jane Tidline Daniels, 83, passed away on February 1, 2020. She was born and raised in North Wilkesboro, NC to the late Helen Tidline.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 9, 2020 from 1-2 at First Baptist Church on 308 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. A Homegoing service will be held to celebrate her life following the receiving on February 9 at 2:00 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Albert Saunders officiating and Rev. James Ferguson Eulogist. Burial will be in Poplar Spring Baptist Church cemetery.

She was a graduate of Lincoln Heights and attended Winston-Salem State University. Betty was a strong, faithful, and caring woman of God. She had a passion for helping others especially children. She was a DayCare Teacher at Skyview Daycare Center for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she served faithfully assisting with secretarial work at the Church, Sunday School Teacher, member of the Choir and Missionary Board.

She is preceded by her mother; Helen Tidline and four brothers; Bill Tidline, Tommy Tidline, Lonnie Tidline and Chester Tidline. She had one deceased sister and brother-in-law Elsie and Douglas Suddith.

Betty is survived by a daughter; Lynn (Roger) Dula of Newton, NC. , three sons; Nathan Daniels,Craig Daniels and Donnie (Pat) Daniels all of North Wilkesboro, NC, two sisters, Barbara (Claudius) Harris of Winston-Salem, NC and Doris (Robert) Anderson of Petersburg, VA, two surviving sisters-in-law; Mildred and Lottie Tidline, four grandchildren; Alex Dula, Aleshia Dula, Linda Ashford and Laura Cole and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Flowers will be accepted.

Terry Dishmon, Sr., 54

Terry Norman Dishmon, Sr., age 54, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born September 18, 1965 in Hartford County, Maryland to Perry Norman and Stella Price Dishmon. Terry enjoyed woodworking, golf and coaching. He was preceded in death by his father.

Surviving are his wife, Angela Dishmon; sons, Terry "T.J." Dishmon, Jr., Brandon Dishmon both of Norfolk, Virginia; his mother, Stella Dishmon Trent and spouse Ronnie of Roaring River; brother, Tommy Dishmon of Conover; sisters, Michelle Parsons and spouse David of Millers Creek, Dawn Riddle and spouse David of Utah; and step-mother, Wanda Dishmon of North Wilkesboro.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Claude Rhodes officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 1:00 until 2:00 on Wednesday, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp Cole Foundation, PO Box 6377, Columbia, SC 29260. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Darrell Yates, 76

Darrell Thomas Yates, age 76, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. He was born January 15, 1944 in Ashe County to Lloyd Leonard and Josephine Wyatt Yates. Darrell enjoyed motorcycles, Harley Davidson Racing, fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Clayton Yates and four infant siblings.

Surviving are his sister-in-law, Edna Yates of North Wilkesboro; niece, Janice Yates Dale of North Wilkesboro; great niece, Amanda Dale of Ronda; great great niece, Trinity Harris; great great nephew, Riley Harris.

Memorial service will be held 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Miller Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 6:00 until 7:00 on Thursday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the donor's choice in Darrell's name. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Sandra Handy

Mrs. Sandra Lorraine Harless Handy, better known as Sandy passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services were February 3, at Edgewood Baptist Church with Pastor Eddie Tharpe and Rev. Julius Blevins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Handy was born in Wilkes County on June 15, 1950 to Billye "Bobbye" Faye Shumate Harless. She was retired from Tyson Foods. Mrs. Handy was a member of Edgewood Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother and a brother; Ronnie Harless.

Sandy is survived by a daughter; Robin Gregory and husband Will of Hamptonville, a grandson; Seth Gregory, a brother; Steve Harless and wife Debbie of Hays, a sister in law; Jan Harless of North Wilkesboro and her special nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ebenezer's Christian Children's Home PO Box 2777 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Tracy Ferguson, 49

Ms. Tracy Lynn Ferguson, age 49 of Moravian Falls, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at Caldwell Hospice in Lenoir.

Funeral services were February 3, at Zion Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Roten officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Ms. Ferguson was born October 31, 1970 in Wilkes County to Eddie Carol Ferguson and Linda Steele Ferguson. She was an employee of Food Lion and a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church. Tracy was involved with the GA's and Youth Group of Zion Hill and while attending Wilkes Central High School was a member of the Band.

She was preceded in death by a her life partner; William Cutshaw and a son; Billy Ferguson.

Ms. Ferguson is survived by her parents; Eddie Carol Ferguson and Linda Steele Ferguson of Moravian Falls, a daughter; Brandy Mae Cutshaw and fiancée David Mason of Moravian Falls, two sons; Corey Ferguson and fiancée Amber Stinson of Moravian Falls and Travis Lee Cutshaw and friend Tyler Staley of North Wilkesboro and a grandson; William Camden Ferguson.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Caldwell Hospice, Inc. 902 Kirkwood Street NW, Lenoir, NC 28645.

Pauline Milam, 77

Mrs. Pauline Miller Milam, age 77 of Millers Creek passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services were February 4, v at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Mike Church officiating. Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park.

Mrs. Milam was born August 18, 1942 in McDowell County, WV to Paul Edward and Grace Idesa Whitaker Miller. She was a member of Cricket Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Paul Franklin Milam, Sr.

She is survived by one son; Paul Franklin Milam, Jr. of Millers Creek, grandson; Dalton Milam of Millers Creek, two sisters; Geraldine Bumgarner and husband Roy of Wilkesboro, Rita Adams of Millers Creek and one brother; Gary Miller and wife Linda of Millers Creek.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Care At-Home Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Charles Brunett, 66

Mr. Charles Timothy Brunett, 66, of Purlear, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Wilkes Medical Center.

Charles was born on July 1, 1953 in Montgomery County Ohio to Edward James Burnett and Mary Margret Garrison Burnett.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jimmy Brunett.

Charles is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joni Brunett; daughter, Michelle Brunett of the home; son, TJ Brunett also of the home; 3 sisters, 1 brother and 2 grandchildrens, Kaleb Frazier and Haliegh Robinson all of Millers Creek.

No services are planned.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes P.O. Box 396 Moravian Falls, NC 28654 to help with finally expenses.

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

Willa Stanley, 76

Mrs. Willa Dean Stanley, 76, of North Wilkesboro, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Wilkes Medical Center.

Willa was born on June 28, 1943 in Wilkes County to Robert Parsons and Venie Webb Parson.

Willa is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Arnold Jean Stanley; daughter, Melissa Stanley Royal; son, Arnold Gene (Junior) Stanley and grandson Roger Wayne (George) Royal and sister, Betty Billings.

Willa is survived by her sons, Monty G Stanley, Robert (RC) Stanley and wife, Mellissa Stanley; daughter, Michelle Stanley; brother, Rex Parsons; significant other Charles Call, 13 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Willa Dean was a loving wife, mother and sister. She lived a great 76 years and the good Lord has called her home. She will be missed and loved by her Family.

A visitation was held February 1, at Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes Chapel, 2901 Moravian Falls Rd Moravian Falls. Burial will follow at a later date.

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

Clayton Holloway, 74

Dr. Clayton Glenn Holloway, age 74, of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Rose Glen Village. He was born September 2, 1945 in Wilkes County to Ira Glenn and Ethel McCurdy Holloway. He attended Lincoln Heights High School (class of 1963) and graduated from NC A&T State University in Greensboro with Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees. He continued his education at Bowling Green State University in Ohio where he received his PhD in English in 1975. After receiving post-doctoral teaching fellowships via Fulbright (Department of Education) and the Lilly Foundation, Dr. Holloway began his professional teaching career as a counselor and instructor at NC A&T State University in Greensboro (until 1969) and Iowa State University (until 1972). He then obtained an assistant professorship in English at Appalachian State University and joined Hampton University in 1976 as an associate professor. By the time he retired from Hampton University, Dr. Holloway was an Old Dominion Distinguished Professor of Humanity and had served as a university trustee, a reviewer of proposals for the National Endowment for Capital Humanities, and an electoral for the Virginia Foundation for Humanities.

Dr. Holloway was an avid reader and prolific writer and often shared his pieces with friends and family. He was a member of the Modern Language Association, National Council of Teachers of English, College Language Association, Mid-Atlantic Writers Association, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. His additional interests included walking, reviewing films,

traveling, and refinishing antiques, and he loved spending time with his family and would often leave without notice because he did not like formal goodbyes.

Dr. Holloway was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Billy and Robert Holloway; sister, Sylvia Holloway; and half-sister, Myrtle Gore.

Surviving are his only daughter, Lynn Holloway of Hampton, Virginia; brothers, Thomas Holloway of Greensboro, Walter "Clyde" Holloway of Winston Salem; sisters, Lois Saner of Boomer, and Betty Carlton and spouse Julius Carlton of Moravian Falls; and a host of nieces, nephews, and greats.

Memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm Sunday, February 9, 2020 at Miller Funeral Chapel. A private burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 12:30-1:00 on Sunday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Ira and Ethel Holloway Scholarship Trust fund. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Brenda Roope, 75

Brenda Kay Church Roope, age 75, of Hays, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Brenda was born December 10, 1944 in Wilkes County to Aries and Lillian Crysel Church. She was retired from Central Telephone Company after 30 years and a member of Union United Methodist Church. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents; brother, A.G. Church, Jr.; and grandson, Logan Tyler Perry.

Surviving are her husband, Walter Dean Roope; daughter, Gilda Nicole "Nikki" Church Holman of Wilkesboro; step-son, William "Will" Roope and spouse Donna of Hays; step-daughter, Deena Roope Wood and spouse Bryon of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Emily Nicole Perry of Millers Creek, Amber Leigh Perry of Wilkesboro, Brenda Hailey Holman of Oklahoma, Tim Roope of Hays, Katherine Williams of Charlotte, Taylor Wood and Ethan Wood both of North Wilkesboro; great grandchildren, Alayna Willis, Chloe Perry both of Millers Creek, sisters, Sylvia Church of North Wilkesboro, Libby Davis and spouse James of Wilkesboro, Vickie Johnson and spouse Kemp of Traphill, Fran Amburgey and spouse David of Kernersville; and sister-in-law, Sissie Church of Wilkesboro.

Funeral service was February 2, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Pastor Susan Taylor Pillsbury officiating. Entombment followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Union United Methodist Church, 2257 Boone Trail, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Willie Nelson, 88

Willie Winford Nelson, age 88, of North Wilkesboro, passed away, Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at his home. He was born February 8, 1931 in Ashe County to Millard and Ollie Royal Nelson. Mr. Nelson was a member and deacon of Antioch Baptist Church and US Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lois Perry; half-sister, Grace Perry; brothers, Larry Nelson, Tommy Nelson and Buddy Nelson; half-brother, John Nelson.

Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Sloop Nelson; son, Jay Nelson and spouse Shonna of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Billy Nelson of Myrtle Beach, Jessica Prevette and spouse Michael of North Wilkesboro; great grandchildren, Alexis Peacock, Hailey Peacock, Cadence Prevette; great great granddaughter, Delilah Leftwich; brother, Dillard Nelson and spouse Linda of Moravian Falls; sisters, Nannie Perry of Cricket, Nancy Childress and spouse Jim of North Wilkesboro, Jimmy Nelson and spouse Linda of Grover, N.C.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was February 1, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Brother Larry Adams and Rev. Homer Maltba officiating. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Iva Ellis, 87

Mrs. Iva Lee Blevins Ellis, age 87 of Roaring River passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were January 30, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Roger Wagoner officiating. Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park.

Mrs. Ellis was born September 16, 1932 in Wilkes County to Lonnie Rufus and Ada Victoria Bell Blevins. She was a member of Christian Fellowship Mission Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Floyd Wintford Ellis, one sister; Virginia Bauguess and one brother; Rufus Blevins.

She is survived by a daughter; Judy West and husband Duane of Roaring River, four grandchildren; David Miller and wife Shelby of Hays, Derrick Miller and wife Ashley of Summerfield, Jessica Sale and husband Charlie of Ronda and Zach West and McKenzie Stokes of Roaring River, seven great grandchildren; Allison, Dylan and J.J. Miller, Callie Sale, Allen Stewart and wife Kristen, Brandon Stewart and Hailey Brittain and husband Jordon, two sisters; Vea Blevins and husband Ray of North Wilkesboro and Peggy Greene of Purlear.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Christian Fellowship Mission, PO Box 127, McGrady, NC 28649.

McKinley Absher, 76

Mr. McKinley Wayne Absher, age 76, of Ferguson, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

McKinley was born February 12, 1943, the son of the late McKinley William and Myrtle Reeves Absher.

He was a US Army veteran and a member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church in Purlear. He enjoyed music and fishing. He was a hard worker, having had many careers in his lifetime. He had worked in the construction industry before retirement.

Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Laura Renee Triplett; sisters, "Jackie" Iva Nell Gainey, Bernice Parsons, Rosalee Church, Viola Campbell; brothers, Claude Absher, Charles Absher, Granville Absher and Martin Absher.

Those left to cherish his memory include: his wife, Ruby Ann Foster Absher, married 34 years, of the home; children, John Triplett (Andrea) of Ferguson, Matthew Triplett of Ferguson, Angie Cheek of Ferguson, Lynett Wooten (Kent) of Wilkesboro, Juanima Minton of Hays, Laytin Absher of the home, Martin Absher (Iris) of Purlear, Anita Swanson of Clayton, NC, Michael Absher of California; siblings, Ann Shephard, Claudeane Burch (Deane), Betty McGuire, Sallie Key , Brenda Williams; 29 grandchildren; as well as, many great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes, P.O. Box 396, Moravian Falls, NC 28654 to help with final expenses.

The family conducted a Celebration of Life Service January 30, at Boiling Springs Baptist Church with full military honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1142. Pastor Joey Moore officiated.

The family will receive friends from 12:00-12:45 p.m. prior to the service.

Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes and cremation services is honored to be serving the Absher Family.

Donna Dillard, 60

Mrs. Donna Shumate Dillard, age 60 of Millers Creek passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Wilkes Senior Village after a 3 year battle with cancer.

Memorial services were February 1, at Scenic Memorial Gardens Chapel with Rev. Benny Roten officiating.

Mrs. Dillard was born November 5, 1959 in Wilkes County to Leonard and Virgie Landreth Shumate.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Roland Lane Dillard, four sisters; Faye Shumate, Sharon Pennington, Annie Dancy and Dreama Mae Shumate and two brothers; Tex Shumate and Roger Shumate.

She is survived by a daughter; Crystal Triplette and husband Lincoln of Millers Creek, a son; Allen Dillard and wife Amanda of Purlear, three grandchildren; Cody Dillard, Tripp Triplette and Eva Triplette, one sister; Kaye Feimster of North Wilkesboro and four brothers; Leonard Shumate, Jr. of North Wilkesboro, Gilbert Shumate of Lafolette, TN, David Shumate of Thurmond and Roy Shumate of North Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted.

Patricia Foster, 79

Patricia (Pat) Clanton Foster, age 79, of Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Accordius Health of Wilkesboro. She was born January 13, 1941 in Wilkes County to Henry Kerley and Mary Magalene Broyhill Clanton. Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Jesse (Pete) Foster; sisters, Frances C. Penley, Mary C. Pearson; brothers, David James Clanton and Thomas Richard Clanton.

Surviving are her son, Gene Summerlin; daughter, Lisa Pena Church; grandchildren, Mary P. Mahala and Luis Pena; four great grandchildren; step-daughter, Sarah Foster; step-son, Keith Foster; brothers, Henry Robert Clanton and wife Patsy of Moravian Falls, Jerry Wayne Clanton and wife Sherry of Hickory; sisters, JoAnn C. Broyhill of Lenoir, Nancy C. Clement and husband Kyle of Lenoir, Sonja C. Walker of Granite Falls.

Funeral service was January 30, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Ken Boaz officiating. Burial followed in Scenic Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Archie Johnson, 80

Mr. Archie Kenneth "Kenny" Johnson, 80, of North Wilkesboro, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Kenny was born on February 16, 1939 in Wilkes County to Charles Franklin Johnson and Lula Mae Cothern Johnson.

Kenny is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Burton Johnson; sister, Nelta Ingold.

Kenny is survived by his wife, Shelby H. Johnson; daughters, Teresa Ashlin of Oceanside CA, Tammy Wyatt and husband, David of Roaring River, Kendra Johnson of North Wilkesboro; sons, Kenny Johnson of Hays, Charles "Mousey" Johnson and wife, Kimberly of LasVegas NV, Kenny"Leroy" Johnson Jr. of North Wilkesboro; sisters, Alma Oakley and husband, Delano of Roaring River, Ada Sheet of North Wilkesboro, Glenda Sue Johnson of North Wilkesboro, Ruby Walsh and husband, Wade of North Wilkeboro,8 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

The funeral service was January 31, at Davis Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Bud Laws and Rev. Robert be officiating. Burial followed at Mountlawn Memorial Park.

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

Wayne Lindley, 96

L. Wayne Lindley, age 96, passed away on January 25th at the Hospice Home in Burlington.

Wayne was born on April 5, 1923, in Alamance County to the late Ressa W. Lindley and Annie Thompson Lindley. He was married to Sarah Ferguson Lindley for over 75 years. He was an alumnus of High Point College and served in the United States Navy during WW II. He worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield NC for almost 42 years. He was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Pittsboro NC where he served in a number of leadership roles including deacon, treasurer and music director.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters, son John W. Lindley, granddaughter Amy Lindley Wallace ; foster son Paul (Hank) Smith and foster daughter-in-law Jane Ingle Smith. He is survived by his wife Sarah Lindley of the home, foster son John Willardson and wife Ann of Wilkesboro NC; foster grandson Drew Willardson of Wilkesboro NC; daughter-in-law Trish Lindley of Graham; grandson Mark Lindley and wife Carrie of Mechanicsville VA ; foster daughter-in-law Dianne Cobb Smith of Mebane; foster granddaughter Elizabeth Smith Klutts and husband Gary of Browns Summit; foster grandson Matthew Smith and wife Katherine of Atlanta GA and nine great grandchildren, all of whom he loved dearly.

A graveside memorial service was January 30 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell at 914 Chapel Hill Rd, Burlington NC 27215 or Mt Olive Baptist Church Memorial Association Endowment Fund at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 5043 Mt. Olive Church Rd, Pittsboro NC 27312.

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Damien Sneed Embarks on a 36-City 2019 North American Tour, ‘We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Damien Sneed

Top Row: L-R – Damien Sneed, Chenee Campbell, Linny Smith, Markita Knight;

Row 2: L-R -- Damien Sneed, Alicia Peters-Jordan, Anitra McKinney, Marquéz Cassidy;

Row 3: L-R-- Audrey DuBois Harris, Tekesha Russell, Brandie Sutton, Mark Clark, Camille Thurman;

Row 4: L-R -- John Matthew Clark, Patrice Eaton, Aaron Chisholm, Annalisha Jacobs, Kierra Hogan

(New York, NY – January 7, 2019) – Multi-genre recording artist

Damien Sneed

embarks on a 36-city North American tour, “

We Shall Overcome: A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

” The Sphinx Medal of Excellence recipient will bring his brand of classical, jazz, and gospel music to concert halls and universities in the U.S. and Canada. The tour kicks off at the Empire Center on Friday, January 11, 2019, at The Egg in Albany, NY, and will conclude on March 3 at the Gallo Center for the Arts in Modesto, CA.

This year marks the 35th Anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, which was signed into law and made a federal holiday in 1983. The “We Shall Overcome” tour will continue through Black History Month and the early part of Women’s History Month.

Sneed adds, “I look forward to honoring the life and legacy of the great civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., in my upcoming tour as well as many other great artists and public figures who used their voices and their art to let the world know that one day we will truly overcome.”

Joining Sneed on tour is an ensemble of multi-genre vocalists and instrumentalists including Chenee Campbell (vocalist), Markita Knight (vocalist), Anitra McKinney (vocalist), Alicia Peters-Jordan (vocalist), Annalisha Jacobs (vocalist), Tekesha Russell (vocalist), Linny Smith (vocalist), Aaron Chisholm (vocalist), along with special guest artist, and jazz newcomer Camille Thurman, and classical recording artists Patrice Eaton, Audrey DuBois Harris, Brandie Sutton, and Kierra Hogan, who will all appear on select tour dates. The musicians include Mark Clark (drums), John Matthew Clark (bass), and Marquéz Cassidy (organ and keyboard).

Damien Sneed is a pianist, organist, conductor, composer, producer, arranger, vocal coach, and arts educator whose work spans multiple genres. Sneed has worked with jazz, classical, pop, and R&B legends including the late Aretha Franklin, Wynton Marsalis, Jessye Norman, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Ashford & Simpson, Lawrence Brownlee, and many others.

LeChateau Earl Records - Owner Damien Sneed

Sneed’s boutique label, LeChateau Earl Records, established in 2009, reflects Sneed’s varied musical interests and features critically-acclaimed artists from classical, jazz, gospel and other musical genres. He has released several CD projects including his forthcoming album, Damien Sneed: We Shall Overcome (January 2019). Other releases include The Three Sides of Damien Sneed: Classical, Jazz and Sanctified Soul (July 2018), Broken To Minister: The Deluxe Edition (March 2015), Spiritual Sketches (June 2013), and Introspections LIVE (January 2010).

Sneed is the founder and artistic director of Chorale Le Chateau, which has gained a global reputation for its vivid interpretations of vocal literature, from Renaissance period pieces to art songs to jazz, spirituals, gospel, and avant-garde contemporary music. He is featured on the recording of Wynton Marsalis’ Abyssinian Mass as a conductor, with Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Chorale Le Chateau.

A graduate of John S. Davidson Fine Arts School, Sneed has studied at some of the finest conservatories and universities, including Howard University, where he earned a Bachelor of Music – Piano Performance; the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University; New York University, where he earned a Master of Music in Music Technology: Scoring for Film and Multimedia; and the Manhattan School of Music. Sneed will also graduate with his doctorate in Orchestral Conducting from USC in 2019.

Houston Grand Opera

Sneed recently joined the acclaimed staff of the Houston Grand Opera (HGOco) as Music Director and Composer in Residence and serves as cover conductor for HGO mainstage productions under Patrick Summers, Artistic and Music Director. He has been commissioned by the Houston Grand Opera to compose a new opera, which will have its world premiere on March 5, 2020, at the Cullen Theater.

Sneed was recently named a 2019 Artist-in-Residence at the Carr Center in Detroit, MI, along with Debbie Allen, George Shirley and Savion Glover.

For a full list of tour dates, please click here.

For more information on Damien Sneed and LeChateau Earl Records, go to www.damiensneed.com and www.lechateauearl.com.

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Heather Wheeler (South Derbyshire),

John Whittingdale (Maldon),

Bill Wiggin (North Herefordshire),

Gavin Williamson (South Staffordshire),

Mike Wood (Dudley South),

William Wragg (Hazel Grove),

Jeremy Wright (Kenilworth and Southam),

Nadhim Zahawi (Stratford-on-Avon).

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