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Nov. 27, 2019: Obituaries

Charlotte Johnson, 64

Charlotte Ann Johnson, age 64, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. She was born April 22, 1955 in McDowell County, West Virginia to Arthur Glenn Neil and Alstrelia Johnson. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Billy Ben Johnson, Calvin Ray Johnson and Dennis A. Newbill.

Charlotte is survived by her daughters, Alicia Johnson Rice and spouse Richard of Winston Salem, Danielle J. Valero and spouse Ramon of Greensboro; son, Treymayne Johnson of Asheville; grandchildren, Nakkio L. Smith and spouse Shaniqual, Nakouye N. Smith all of Winston Salem, Travion L. Johnson, Christopher Gilreath, Christina Gilreath, Isabel Johnson all of Charlotte, Analia Bravo of North Wilkesboro; brothers, Larry Barnes and spouse Carol of Roaring River, Darrell Johnson of North Wilkesboro, Norman Johnson and spouse Jamie of Moravian Falls, Christopher Johnson and spouse Shawn of Mt. Airy, William Johnson of North Wilkesboro, Aaron Johnson of New York; sisters, Dreama Comer and spouse Ray of Clarksville, Tennessee, Kim Johnson, LaTonya Johnson both of North Wilkesboro, Debra Gravely and spouse Charles of Bluefield, West Virginia; host of nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2019 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Casey Walker and Rev. James Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in Scenic Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 12:00 until 1:00 on Friday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 222 South Church Street, Suite 336M, Charlotte, NC 28202. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

James Shumate, 81

James Billy Shumate, age 81, of Hays, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at his home. Mr. Shumate was born December 30, 1937 in Wilkes County to Center and Verna Richardson Shumate. He worked for Wayne’s Farm for over 30 years as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents; several brothers and sisters.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Handy Shumate; his children, Kenneth James Shumate of Thurmond, Talmadge Wayne Shumate and spouse Penny, Johnny Ray Shumate and spouse Tonya all of Hays; Lisa Porter and spouse Terry of North Wilkesboro, Teresa Brewer and spouse Jon of Thurmond, Billy Jason Shumate and spouse Erica of State Road; sister, Betty Aulsbury of Hays; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

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

Brenda Church, 72

Mrs. Brenda Kay Henderson Church, age 72 of North Wilkesboro passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Second Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Dillard and Rev. Wiley Boggs officiating. Burial will be in the Church Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:30 PM prior to the service at the church.

Mrs. Church was born July 27, 1947 in Iredell County to Mull and Frankie Keever Henderson. Brenda was Phi Theta Kappa in college, world best cook, accepted with full honors to the University of Chapel Hill at age 59, she loved spending time with her grandchildren, best private detective, huge Tarheel fan and world’s best mother, grandmother and a caring loving wife. She was a member of Second Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister; Paulette Cloer, a brother; Jerry Henderson and fur baby; Tiny.

She is survived by her husband; Eugene Church of the home, three daughters; Gina Hall and husband Gregory of Hays, Lori Church of North Wilkesboro and April Wilburn and husband Roger of Hays, two sons; Johnny Eugene Church of North Wilkesboro and Matthew Boyd Church and wife Haillee of Millers Creek, twelve grandchildren; Maria Church, Matthew Church, Monica Church, Brittany Church, Zoey Church, Reed Church, Cameron Hall, Noah Hall, Chance Kohlmeier, Autumn Transeau, Hunter Transeau and Philip Wilburn, four great grandchildren and a brother; Paul Henderson of Statesville

Flowers will be accepted or memorial may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 243 North Lee Avenue, Yadkinville, NC 27055.

Dwight Swaim, 76

Mr. Dwight Ervin Swaim, age 76 of Boomer, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2019 at his home.

Memorial services with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 will be private.

Mr. Swaim was born October 23, 1943 in Wilkes County to Robert Artis Swaim and Grace Bell Swaim. He served in the United State Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Swaim retired from Wilkes Telecommunications (Wilkes Telephone). He coached numerous Little League Teams and was a wonderful Husband and Father.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son; Brain Irving Swaim, a sister; Georgie Lee Swaim Cothren and two brothers; Bobby Dean Swaim and James Calvin “Pete” Swaim.

He is survived by his wife; Brenda Kay Pardue Swaim of the home, a son; Robert Swaim and wife Erica of Bermuda Run, two grandchildren; Alexander Swaim and Charlotte Swaim.

Flowers will be accepted.

Viola Jarvis, 95

Mrs. Viola Elizabeth James Jarvis, age 95 of Millers Creek, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at her home.

Funeral services were November 24, at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Chris Byrne officiating. Burial was in the Fishing Creek Baptist Church cemetery. .

Mrs. Jarvis was born June 15, 1924 in Wilkes County to W.B. and Nellie Anderson James. She was a Homemaker where she loved to sew and garden. Mrs. Jarvis retired from L & L Manufacturing. She was a lifelong member of Fishing Creek Baptist Church and attended Welcome Home Baptist Church.

Mrs. Jarvis was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Richard Carson Jarvis, two sisters; Oma Laws and Charlotte Jordan and five brothers; Joe, Noah, Jesse, Calvin and Doug James.

She is survived by two daughters; Libby Elledge and husband Benny of Statesville and Gloria South and husband Roy of Lexington, a son; Ernie Jarvis and wife Susan of Canton GA, three grandchildren; Jeff Elledge and wife Diane, Jaime Davies and husband Geoff and Julie S. Robinson and husband Gerald, eight great grandchildren; Ben Elledge, Nathan Davies, Emily Davies, Ava Robinson, Hannah Simpson, Emily Simpson, Mallory Simpson and Brooke Simpson, and two sisters; Jean Bell of West Virginia and Pauline Elmore of Roaring River.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made Fishing Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Freida Smithey 925 Old Hwy 60 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or Welcome Home Baptist Church 132 Welcome Home Church Road North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Gregory Alan Nilo, age 56

Gregory Alan Nilo, age 56, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Mill Creek Manor in Statesville. He was born February 19, 1963 in Wilkes County to Marcelino and Veda Royal Nilo. Gregory enjoyed country and gospel music and watching sports, especially the Atlanta Braves. He received many medals from the Special Olympics and enjoyed group home outings with all of his friends. Gregory loved his family and especially Christmas. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Ray, Jerry, Bill, Danny and Larry Nilo.

Surviving are his brothers, Bob Nilo of Rushville, Indiana, Jim Nilo and spouse Ann of Cleveland, N.C., Charles Nilo and spouse Michelle of Ocean City, Maryland; sisters, Faye Stone and spouse Jonah of North Wilkesboro, Angela Wilson and spouse Mark of Hudson many nieces and nephews.

Funeral was. Sunday, November 24 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Pastor Roger Wagner officiating. Burial followed in Roberts Cemetery in McGrady.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christian Fellowship Mission Church, PO Box 127, McGrady, NC 28649, to Hospice of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625 or to Foundation Fighting Blindness, 7168 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 100, Columbia, Maryland 21040. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Danny Ferguson, 85

Danny Hunter Ferguson, age 85, of Millers Creek, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Universal Health Care of King. He was born July 1, 1934 in Giles County, Virginia to Oather Harding and Thelma Calloway Ferguson. Danny was a member of Cricket Baptist Church and retired as a truck driver with Gardner Mirror for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bud Ferguson; and sisters, Aliene Clemmons, Jean Williams and Peggy Smith.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Ellen Testerman Ferguson; daughters, Pamela Ferguson Thompson and spouse Brent of Hudson, Lisa Diana Carson Ollis and spouse Marty of Bristol, Dana Ferguson Edwards and spouse Kenneth of King; step-daughters, Tammy Wolfe and spouse Jason of Mt. Pleasant, Janet Carroll, Melissa Royal and spouse Scotty all of North Wilkesboro; sister, Nancy Boyles of Rocky Mount; nineteen grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was November 24, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Farmer officiating. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Thelma Isom, 94

Mrs. Thelma Lee Nordan Isom, age 94 of Wilkesboro passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services were November 24, at Wilkesboro Church of Christ with Pastor Lowell White officiating. Private family entombment will be held in Scenic Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 1:30 PM until 2:45 PM prior to the service in the church fellowship hall.

Thelma was born October 5, 1925 in Harnett County to Deb Nordan and Cora Wilson Nordan. She was a loving Wife, Mother, Grams and Friend. Thelma was a wonderful housekeeper, cook and a devoted member of the Wilkesboro Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son; Ronald Lewis Gardner, a daughter in law; Edna Gardner and two sisters; Eloise Guy and Melba Langdon.

She is survived by her husband of sixty four years; Billy Isom of the home, a daughter; Dani Gail Isom of Winston Salem, three sons; Thomas Lee Gardner of Raleigh, Dale Lloyd Isom and wife Michelle of Wilkesboro and David L. Isom and wife Katrina of Colorado, twelve grandchildren; Missy Gardner Holland, Tony Gardner, Gina Gardner Allen, Kevin Isom, Daniel Isom, Caitlen Isom Wurderman, Brittney Isom, Morgan Isom Bass, Kellen Isom, Connor Isom, William Isom and Elizabeth Isom, twelve great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and a daughter in law; Carolyn Gardner of Raleigh.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wilkesboro Church of Christ (Please designate for the drilling of freshwater wells in Villages of Africa. This enables children and adults in the Villages to have access to clean water.) PO Box 81 Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Alvin Johnson, 62

Alvin “Dale” Johnson, age 62, of Ronda, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. Dale was born October7, 1957 in Surry County to Johnnie Isaac and Annie Sue Soots Johnson. He was preceded in death by his mother, and sister, Nancy Sue Johnson.

Surviving are his son, David Johnson of Ronda; his father, Ike Johnson of Ronda; sisters, Katherine Johnson, Lois Ann Johnson, Jennifer Johnson Brown all of Ronda; brothers, Charles Dean Johnson of Ronda, John Johnson of Arlington, Joe Johnson of Elkin; grandchildren, Dailen Isaac Johnson, Ashir Naiten Johnson, Austin Isaac Johnson; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service was Friday, November 22, at Ronda Baptist Tabernacle Church Cemetery . Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruth Gray, 67

Ruth Gray, lifelong resident of Wilkesboro died November 17th following an extended period of declining health due to Alzheimer's disease. She was born May 27, 1950 to the late Russell Gray, Jr. and Annie Vannoy Gray. She was predeceased by a brother Russell Gray lll.

She is survived by her brother Jim Gray and wife Mary Iva of Durham, NC. She is also survived by a nephew David Gray and wife Hannah and their children Anne and Walter of Richmond and by a niece Martha Gray Wiehe and husband Kevin of Durham and their sons Elliot and Emmett. Also surviving is a special cousin Beth Gray Ferguson of Mooresville and her children Mary Elizabeth, Gray and Eleanor.

She had a 30 year career teaching in the Wilkes County Schools at North High School, Woodward Jr High School and Wilkes Central High School. She was a parishioner of St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Wilkesboro where she served a term as president of the ECW and served as the clerk of the vestry. She served on the Wilkesboro Historical Preservation Committee and was a trustee of Old Wilkes, Inc. At one time she was an avid golfer. A great pleasure was her home flower garden from which she loved to share bulbs and clippings with other garden enthusiasts.

A memorial service conducted by the priest-in-charge Kedron Nicholson and the Rev. Susan Whittington was November 23rd at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the donor's choice or to St. Paul's Episcopal Church, PO Box 95, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Old Wilkes, Inc., PO Box 935, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or to the Alzheimer's Association Eastern North Carolina Chapter, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC20090

Patricia Eller, 64

Mrs. Patricia Ann “Patsy” Eller, age 64 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services were November 17, at Cricket Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Milsaps and Rev. Steve Bufkin officiating.

Mrs. Eller was born June 12, 1955 in Wilkes County to “T.C.” Eller and Mary Frances Dillard Eller. She was retired from Tyson Foods. Mrs. Eller was a member of Cricket Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Bill Hawkins.

She is survived by a daughter; LeAnn Adams and husband Johnny of Millers Creek, a son; Sam Hawkins and wife Carrie of North Wilkesboro, four grandchildren; Ashley Minton, Libby Adams, Grant Adams and Olivia Hawkins and three sisters; Geraldine Staley and husband Ed, Martha Lynn Lester and husband Jim and Teresa Minton and husband Shane all of Millers Creek.

Flowers will be accepted.

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Warden at New York Jail Where Financier Epstein Died Is Removed

U.S. Attorney General William Barr ordered the removal of the warden at the federal jail where financier Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in an apparent suicide while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges, the Justice Department said on Tuesday, after condemning “serious irregularities” at the facility.

The staff shakeup at the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in lower Manhattan announced by the department included temporarily reassigning the warden to another post within the federal Bureau of Prisons, appointing a temporary replacement and placing two corrections officers assigned to Epstein’s unit on administrative leave pending the outcome of investigations.

Epstein was found dead on Saturday morning, having apparently hanged himself in his cell.

The department’s announcement of the staff changes was made hours after President Donald Trump said he wanted a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding Epstein’s death.

“Additional actions may be taken as the circumstances warrant,” Kerri Kupec, a Justice Department spokeswoman, said in a statement.

Epstein, who once counted Trump and former President Bill Clinton as friends, was arrested on July 6 and pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking involving dozens of underage girls as young as 14.

Kupec said James Petrucci, the warden at Federal Correctional Institution Otisville in New York, was named as acting MCC warden. The previous warden was reassigned to the bureau’s Northeast Regional Office, Kupec added. The corrections officers were not identified.

The department did not name the warden who was reassigned, but sources familiar with the matter identified him as Lamine N’Diaye, who formerly was in charge of the Bureau of Prisons office of internal affairs.

Barr, the top U.S. law enforcement official, on Monday vowed to carry on the Epstein investigation following the death of the wealthy and well-connected money manager. Barr said he was “appalled” at the jail’s “failure to adequately secure this prisoner.” Barr cited “serious irregularities at this facility,” but did not offer specifics.

The 66-year-old financier had been on suicide watch, but a source familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity said he was not on watch at the time of his death.

At the MCC, two jail guards are required to make separate checks on all prisoners every 30 minutes, but that procedure was not followed overnight, according to the source.

Trump earlier on Tuesday praised Barr’s handling of the matter, adding, “I want a full investigation, and that’s what I absolutely am demanding. That’s what our attorney general, our great attorney general is doing.”

Speaking to reporters in Morristown, New Jersey, Trump also defended his decision on Saturday to retweet an unfounded conspiracy theory from a conservative comedian named Terrence K. Williams that Clinton was involved in Epstein’s death.

“He’s a very highly respected conservative pundit,” said of Williams. “He’s a big Trump fan. And that was a retweet. That wasn’t from me. … So I think I was fine.”

New York City’s medical examiner has said an autopsy on Epstein was completed on Sunday, but the cause of death remained pending.

U.S. lawmakers have demanded that the government hold responsible people who allegedly helped Epstein engage in sex trafficking. Senator Ben Sasse, the Republican chairman of the Senate Judiciary Oversight Subcommittee, urged Barr to void a 2008 agreement that Epstein entered into with federal prosecutors in Florida that has been widely criticized as too lenient.

Under that deal, Epstein pleaded guilty to state prostitution charges and served 13 months in jail, but was allowed to leave the detention facility regularly for his office.

‘CROOKED DEAL’

Some of Epstein’s accusers have called on the federal judge overseeing that case to scrap portions of the agreement, which provided immunity to Epstein’s alleged co-conspirators. In a letter to Barr, Sasse said the agreement should be thrown out altogether.

“This crooked deal cannot stand,” and should be voided to “ensure that some measure of justice is finally delivered to Epstein’s victims who have been let down time and time again by their government,” Sasse said.

One of the prosecutors involved in the 2008 agreement, Alexander Acosta, resigned as Trump’s labor secretary in July as the Epstein deal came under fresh scrutiny after the financier’s arrest in New York.

The Epstein scandal has also enmeshed Leslie Wexner, the billionaire chairman and chief executive behind Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works parent L Brands Inc, who had previously entrusted Epstein to manage his personal finances and serve as trustee of his charitable foundation.

Wexner recently hired white-collar defense lawyer Mary Jo White, a partner at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and former U.S. attorney in Manhattan, according to a person familiar with the matter, as scrutiny of Epstein’s finances intensifies.

Wexner has not been accused of criminal wrongdoing.

CNN earlier reported Wexner’s hiring of White.

Neither White nor a representative for Wexner immediately responded to requests for comment. A spokesman for U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman in Manhattan declined to comment.

(Reporting by Makini Brice, Jeff Mason, Jonathan Allen, Karen Freifeld, Andrew Hay, Mark Hosenball, Matthew Lavietes, Rich McKay, Jonathan Stempel, Sarah N. Lynch and Mike Spector; Editing by Noeleen Walder and Will Dunham)

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In Partnership with Feld Entertainment, Spin Master’s New Monster Jam Trucks are the Real Deal

TORONTO, Jan. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Spin Master Corp. (TSX:TOY; www.spinmaster.com), a leading global children’s entertainment company, is launching a revved up line of Monster Jam® toys, commencing a 10-year licensing partnership with Feld Entertainment Inc. (www.feldentertainment.com). Spin Master is the new worldwide toy partner for Monster Jam, the most accessible and family-friendly sport in the world, delivering edge-of-your-seat, adrenaline-charged excitement to fans of all ages.

Camden Murphy takes control of the powerful Bakugan Dragonoid for the 2019 season (CNW Group/Spin Master)

Life-like Monster Dirt mimics real Monster Jam track conditions (CNW Group/Spin Master)

Monster Jam 1.64 Scale Megalodon (CNW Group/Spin Master)

Simulate real Monster Jam action with Champ Ramp Freestyle Playset (CNW Group/Spin Master)

Spin Master is unveiling the first of the official Monster Jam toy line in stores beginning in January. With a commitment to detailed design and an authentic Monster Jam experience, the trucks incorporate realistic features and new technology, giving fans the opportunity to recreate the magic of the stadium show in their own homes.

World of Monster Jam Trucks The all-new Monster Jam play trucks embody the style and swagger of their real-life counterparts. Complete with BKT tires, stylized chrome rims, an authentic chassis with chrome detailing and a molded driver, they are just like the real thing – only fun size! With over 100 Monster Jam trucks to collect, including Grave Digger®, Max-D™, Megalodon®, Monster Mutt® and El Toro Loco®, each 1:64 scale single pack truck also comes with an exclusive collector’s poster and driver figure. Ages 3+, 1:64 Scale MSRP$3.99 USD (one pack) / $8.99 USD (two pack), 1:24 Scale MSRP $9.99 USD (one pack).

Rev ‘N Roar Monster TrucksIntroducing the Rev ‘N Roar 1:43 scale, authentic Monster Jam trucks. Rev forward or backward and listen to the iconic sound of Monster Jam trucks as the Rev ‘N Roar comes to life. These loud machines feature four wheel drive and a powerful, internal driving system so they can smash and crash like never before. Ages 3+, MSRP $8.99 USD.

Monster Jam Monster DirtFrom the makers of Kinetic Sand comes the all-new life-like Monster Dirt that mimics real Monster Jam track conditions. This gritty set includes a storage container and a ramp mold that adds a new level of fun and way to play with Monster Jam trucks. Mold, build and jump over realistic ramps for fast, high-flying action. The included, exclusive 1:64 scale die-cast Monster Jam truck is detailed with dirt-stained BKT tires, giving it an even more life-like appearance. Ages 3+, MSRP $9.99 USD Starter Pack / MSRP $19.99 USD Deluxe Set.

1:64 Scale Vehicle PlaysetSimulate real Monster Jam action and deliver jaw dropping fun with the new Vehicle Playsets. Launch into the terrifyingly awesome gaping mouth of the Zombie Madness playset and perform gravity-defying stunts or aim for the nose and see an awesome, explosive crash. The mega-fun Champ Ramp Freestyle playset features four unique ramps, a connecting bridge, truck launcher and launch stabilizer so you can perform endless stunts – just like the pros! Ages 3+, MSRP $19.99 USD.

“We’re thrilled to give Monster Jam fans an elevated play experience with the official launch of Spin Master’s authentic Monster Jam toy line,” says Ben Gadbois, Director, Global President and COO of Spin Master. “Our commitment to continued innovation is reflected in the meticulous details and features of the trucks and the exciting experiences our partnership with Feld creates. We thrive on pushing the boundaries of imagination and fun, and now Monster Jam fans can simulate real action and play beyond the events they know and love.”

“The amount of excitement, passion, authenticity and innovation that the Spin Master team is bringing to the Monster Jam brand through more detailed and larger vehicles along with great new play patterns which include the introduction of all new Monster Jam Monster Dirt is inspiring,” says Jeff Bialosky, Vice President Licensing and Business Development, Feld Entertainment. “We can see this 10-year partnership going well beyond a decade.”

Monster Jam produces 350 events each year across five continents to millions of families in attendance. For the 2019 Monster Jam competition, Spin Master is introducing a new competitor with the Bakugan Dragonoid Monster Jam truck. From the animated series BAKUGAN, which debuted on December 23, this mysterious alien creature is the most powerful in its universe. Fans will recognize the unique aspects of the Bakugan Dragonoid including a prominent horn, sharp teeth and steely eyes that mean business. The Bakugan Monster Jam truck will be called upon to face formidable foes in each Monster Jam competition.

Taking control of the powerful Bakugan Dragonoid for the 2019 season will be Camden Murphy, the 2017 Monster Jam Rookie of the Year. Murphy will be competing in the Stadium Championship Series as he returns after two years of Monster Jam Triple Threat Series competition. Bakugan Dragonoid will debut in Anaheim, California on January 12, 2019. See the expected schedule here.

The Monster Jam larger than life experience continues at over 30 Monster Jam Pit Parties taking place in stadiums and arenas across the United States including the World Finals in May. The experience will include all new authentic Monster Jam products including three scales of the Monster Jam trucks, multiple playsets and Monster Dirt, awesome downhill ramp racing, photo opportunities, remote control racing and more.

Instagram/Twitter: @MonsterJamFacebook: www.facebook.com/MonsterJam/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/monsterjam

Spin Master reveals new revved up Monster Jam® toy line In Partnership with Feld Entertainment, Spin Master's New Monster Jam Trucks are the Real Deal TORONTO, Jan.

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BY JACK WILKINSON Football journalist – @jacktwilkinson Highlights and report as first-half Lukaku double sees off Burnley despite Marcus Rashford’s red cardLast Updated: 02/09/18 8:11pm 2:58 Highlights: Burnley 0-2 Man Utd Highlights: Burnley 0-2 Man Utd Romelu Lukaku scored twice as 10-man Manchester United returned to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor. United looked on course for a routine victory when Lukaku headed them ahead on 27 minutes and doubled their tally with a close-range second a minute before half-time. But after Paul Pogba had a second-half penalty saved by Joe Hart, United had to play the final 19 minutes a man down when Marcus Rashford was shown a straight red card for head-butting Phil Bardsley. However, three days on from their agonising Europa League exit against Olympiakos, Burnley showed little sign of mounting a late comeback, Sam Vokes’ header stoppage-time header all the Clarets could muster by way of a response. UNITED FANS FLY ANTI-WOODWARD BANNER Manchester United fans fly anti-Ed Woodward banner over Turf Moor Instead, United ground out the win – which lifts them to 10th in the table – to ease the pressure on beleaguered manager Jose Mourinho. Burnley remain second from bottom after their third successive defeat. Burnley: Hart (7), Taylor (5), Tarkowski (5), Mee (5), Bardsley (5), Lennon (5), Cork (5), McNeil (6), Westwood (5), Wood (6), Hendrick (5). Subs: Vokes (6), Barnes (5), Vydra (5). Man Utd: De Gea (7), Valencia (7), Lindelof (7), Smalling (7), Shaw (7), Matic (7), Fellaini (7), Sanchez (7), Pogba (7), Lingard (8), Lukaku (8). Subs: Bailly (n/a), Herrera (6), Rashford (3). Man of the Match: Romelu Lukaku. United’s fluid front three of Lukaku, Alexis Sanchez and Jesse Lingard tormented Burnley in the opening exchanges, with the fleet-footed England international creating two clear opening inside 10 minutes. With barely two minutes on the clock, Lingard wriggled clear of the Clarets centre-backs but flashed a shot wide of the post – eight minutes later he curled an effort from the edge of the box over. Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring against Burnley Lingard remained a threat but it was his strike partners that combined for United’s opener as Sanchez was allowed to pick out Lukaku with a cross from the left, and the Belgium international headed his second goal of the season beyond Hart from six yards. It was no more than United deserved and they could have had a second had it not been for Hart, who raced off his line to smother Lukaku on 36 minutes – but it was not long until the Burnley goalkeeper’s defences were breached again. Both managers made three changes on the back of Premier League defeats against Fulham and Tottenham respectively. Charlie Taylor, Dwight McNeil and Phil Bardsley came in for Burnley while Victor Lindelof, Alexis Sanchez and Marouane Fellaini – making his 250th Premier League appearance – were recalled into the United line-up. Lingard was involved again as his shot ricocheted around the Burnley area, striking Ben Mee and the head of Ashley Westwood before falling perfectly for the lurking Lukaku, who slotted home to double United’s lead on 44 minutes. With United meandering to victory, the game burst into life on 68 minutes as substitute Rashford drew a foul from Aaron Lennon in the area, but Pogba’s penalty after his now-trademark run-up was parried away by Hart. Things took a turn for the worse for United three minutes later when Rashford was given his marching orders by referee Jon Moss for reacting angrily to a Bardsley tackle and throwing his head into the face of the Burnley defender. Marcus Rashford saw red for head-butting Phil Bardsley But despite Burnley’s best effort, United had a measure of control despite falling down to 10 men and saw out the victory with relative ease, Vokes’ glancing header the closest the Clarets came to reducing the arrears. OPTA STATS * Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has won each of his four Premier League away games at Turf Moor (P4 W4), including all three in charge of the Red Devils. * Burnley have won just one of their last 18 top-flight meetings with Manchester United (D8 L9), with that victory coming in their first ever Premier League meeting back in August 2009 (1-0). * Among each of the current Premier League teams, Burnley are on the longest winless run of any side in the competition (nine games – D3 L6). * Manchester United have won each of their last 24 Premier League matches in which they’ve scored the opening goal. * Marcus Rashford was shown his first red card for Manchester United, while also being the first substitute to be sent off for the Red Devils in the Premier League since Marouane Fellaini against Hull City in May 2015. THE MANAGERS 1:46 Dyche credits United’s performance Dyche credits United’s performance Sean Dyche: “Well, I think we’re finding our feet a bit. They’ve had a lot of challenges these players. Its game 10 for us of a squad of roughly 17 at any given time. We were down to 16 on Thursday and that’s a lot of football for anyone in this early part of the season. It’s still physically a task. This two-week period now gives us a chance to rest and work, but certainly refresh ourselves for the challenge which is the Premier League.” 3:39 Mourinho: We should score 6, 7 or 8! Mourinho: We should score 6, 7 or 8! Jose Mourinho: “The three points were an important thing, the quality of the performance and happiness of the team is an Old Trafford response – the way Old Trafford reacted to the boys in the Spurs defeat was important. Today the fans were fantastic from the first minute, but Old Trafford is a moment to remember.” MAN OF THE MATCH – ROMELU LUKAKU Mourinho has really been up against after United’s worst start to a Premier League season since 1992. But just when his manager needed it most, Lukaku rekindled his touch in front of goal. The Belgian’s first league brace since his United debut in the competition back in August 2017 put the visitors in control, and gave Mourinho something to cheer about after a fortnight of angst at Old Trafford. WHAT’S NEXT? WOLVES VS BURNLEY September 16, 2018, 12:30pm Live on Both sides resume their Premier League campaign after the international break. On September 15, United travel to Watford (5.30pm), while Burnley make the trip to newly-promoted Wolves the following day (1.30pm), live on Sky Sports Premier League. PLAY SUPER 6 Jeff has given away over £1.5m over the last fortnight! Enter your predictions for free here. Source link The post Burnley 0 – 2 Man Utd appeared first on 10z Soccer. #ManUtd #BurnleyArea #JoseMourinho

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warden-is-the-new-black · 7 years

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“Taggy Thingy” (Off-Putting Name, but Whatever)

i’m tagging @f--o--r--e--v--e--r , @winterfallcat and @giulswrites to partake in this and to pass it on. part 2 is coming right up.

1. What is your favorite word, and what is your least favorite word?

it’s create. And as for my least favorite word, it’s material. Like, when a band says they’re working on new material. I’d prefer if they just said ‘new music’. The word ‘material’ just kind of throws me off.

2. Team Cap or Team Iron? (This is the make or break. You’re being tested. I’m joking,)

Oh man, even when the film had just come out, I couldn’t make my mind. I just can’t choose. But now, I can confidently say that I’m on Team Spidey. He was crushing it during that whole fight at the airport.

3. Do you consider someone as a hero to you? Why?

My hero is Japanese author Masashi Kishimoto. He created one of my all time favourite manga Naruto. He’s my hero because just like me, he was a budding artist who didn’t do so well in school, in fact, he practically flunked high school but that never stopped him from trying. And he eventually went on to creating one of the most popular manga series with a 15-year run. This would always make me feel better about my lesser drawing skills and the fact that I sucked at school. And it taught me that in the face of adversity, to never give up on yourself and there are no shortcuts to success. You have to be willing to put in the hard work if you want to make it.

4. Which character mostly represents you? (Can be from anything. What you believe in, to the thing you generally do, etc.,)

The 3 Eds from Ed, Edd n, Eddy. I know it’s not one character, but I can actually relate with all three of them rather just one. For starters, Ed. He’s fun, wild, and kind at heart. He can be a little dumb sometimes but always means well in everything he does. He’s also very impulsive and acts out a lot whether he’s sad or angry. And he has a wild imagination, and he follows it wherever it leads him. And he watches a lot of movies and reads comics, from which he was able to craft his own narratives so he’s also very creative. Double D, he’s smart, nerdy and a little goofy. And he always likes to keep organized. But he’s also very kind and helpful, and prefers to stay out of trouble and is very cautious. And last but not least, Eddy. He’s selfish, over-confident and something of a visionary. He’s always thinking of the next big thing to get him and the Eds ahead in life. He’s also really stubborn, and can never own up to his mistakes and can never admit when he’s wrong. But deep down, he truly does care for the Eds and the other kids of the cul-de-sac, even though he always buds heads with them. He just wants to be accepted by them. He and the Eds are addicted to jawbreakers, just like I am to McDonald’s and pizza. So yeah, the 3 Eds represent me perfectly, it’s a little bit of each of them ingrained in me.

5. Favorite Historical figure?

My favorite historical figure is Martin Luther King, Jr. he fought for black people to have the same equal rights as everyone else in America, at a time when racial segregation was at an all time high. I feel like he was a true and noble activist in the Civil Rights Movement, a radiant symbol of hope and optimism in a world divided, with a dream of a world united. A world where one is judged by the content of his character and how hard they work instead of the colour of their skin.

6. Favorite colours? Or favorite palette?

Black, green, red and blue. Haven’t been that into colours lately, but I’m getting back into it. my favorite palette is green. I watched a lot of Ben 10 and Incredible Hulk growing up, so my favorite colour has been green ever since.

7. Have you got a favourite food?

I love pizza (pepperoni is life!), cheeseburgers (double cheese, double bacon), spaghetti bolognese (just the way my mum makes it), fried chicken and macaroni and cheese!

8. Have you got a favourite genre in music?

My all time favourite music genre is POP PUNK! I also like listening to punk, rock, alternative and the occasional pop song, though I’m not a big fan of pop music as I was when I was younger. I basically like anything catchy, heavy, beautiful and melodic. Anything that catches me by surprise and is like heaven to my ears.

9. Top favourite three books?

Haven’t read anything in a while, though:

Dairy of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. Those books were always fun to read. I miss ‘em.

Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto. Still one of my all time favourite manga to go back to.

Bleach by Tite Kubo. Another one of my favourites (which reminds me, I have some catching up to do).

10. Is there a skill or something new that you would be interested in learning?

I would very much like to learn the guitar and the piano. I’ve been playing the guitar on and off for a couple of years. I just need to commit and practise more. It would be super awesome to be able to play guitar and piano cause I like music and for future projects I want to work on, I want to play some stuff.

11. On rainy days - what do you enjoy doing?

I like to watch movies, listen to music and draw.

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July 4, 2018: Obituaries

Lillian Church, 91

Lillian Crysel Church, age 91, of Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018, at her home. She was born December 3, 1926 in Wilkes County to Jeter and Melinda Welch Crysel. Lillian worked at Peerless Hosiery until its closing. She also worked until retirement at Modern Globe. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Aries G. Church; a son, A. G. Church; a brother, J. P. Crysel; and three sisters, Edie Mae Hodges, Mary Nell Church and Carolyn Evans.

Surviving are five daughters, Brenda Roope and husband, Dean of Hays, Sylvia Church of North Wilkesboro, Libby Davis and husband, James of Wilkesboro, Vickie Johnson and husband, Kemp of Traphill, Fran Amburgey and husband, Dave of Kernersville; two sisters, Margie Pendry of Wilkesboro, Phyllis Byers of Valdese; daughter-in-law, Sissie Miller Church of Wilkesboro; sister-in-law, Margie T. Crysel of Wilkesboro; Nine Grand-children; Robert Wade Church, North Wilkesboro, Nikki Church, Wilkesboro, James Martin Davis, Asheville, David Lee Davis, Boone, Michael Todd Church, Clingman, Kimberly Lewczyk, North Wilkesboro, Lori Mathis, Traphill, Caroline Lyon, Kernersville, and Kathryn Petitt, Kernersville. Sixteen Great-Grandchildren; Hunter Church, Emily Perry, Amber Perry, Hailey Holman, Ava Davis, Naya Davis, Samuel Lewczyk, Isaiah Lewczyk, Joshua Lewczyk, Abbigale Church, Lyla Church, Victoria Davis, Natalie Mathis, Noah Mathis, Lilly Lyon, and Fox Petitt. Two Great-Great-Grandchildren; Alayna Willis and Chloe Perry.

Funeral service was held July 3, at Union United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Susan Pillsbury-Taylor and Rev. Ken Boaz officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: Union United Methodist Church, 2257 Boone Trail, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Wake Forest Baptist Health and Hospice, 126 Executive Dr., Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Paul Ray, 61

Paul Eugene Ray, age 61, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. He was born July 6, 1956 in Kirkwood, Missouri to Paul Edward and Juanita Lynn Sullivan Ray. Mr. Ray was a US Army Veteran. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, football and baseball. Mr. Ray was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Jerry Ray.

Surviving are his wife, Janet Denny Ray; sons, Ben Ray and wife Summer of Boone, Matt Ray and wife Jan of Wilmington; granddaughter, Eden Ray of Wilmington; brother, John Ray of Texas; sister, Michelle Zanola and husband Kevin of California.

Memorial service was held June 30, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Clifford Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements

Lucille Walter, 97

Mrs. Lucille Bentley Walter, age 97 of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at her home.

A Memorial service was held July 1st, at Wilkesboro church of Christ with David Pharr and Lowell White officiating.

Entombment was at Scenic Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.

Mrs. Walter was born October 2, 1920 in Cabarrus County to Frank and Ellen Snipes Bentley. She was a lifelong member of Wilkesboro church of Christ and was the owner of Catawba Valley Insurance Agency in Hickory North Carolina before her retirement.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Van Clifford Walter and two sisters.

She is survived by two daughters; Brenda Fite and husband Ed of Jacksonville FL, Sandra Church of Wilkesboro, a son; Steve Walter and wife Thricia of Wilkesboro, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Carolina Bible Camp 1988 Jericho Church Road, Mocksville, NC 27028.

Johnny Greene, 92

Rev. Johnny Bruce Greene, age 92, of Deep Gap, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. He was born February 6, 1926 in Watauga County to Vern and Etta Smith Greene. He was a US World War II Army Veteran. Rev. Greene was an Evangelist and a member of Mt. Paron Baptist Church. He was a very talented wood carver, and enjoyed singing with his wife Juanita. Rev. Greene loved history and learning about the world. He also loved sharing his knowledge of the Bible and the Lord. Rev. Greene was preceded in death by his parents and numerous siblings.

Surviving are his wife, Juanita Smith Greene; his children, Steve Greene and wife Teresa, Sharon Greene and fiancé Emery Reed all of Deep Gap, Shane Greene and wife MaryBeth of Todd; grandchildren, Shawna Greene Miller and boyfriend Erik Watson of Selma, Jama Greene Maples and husband Randy of Hendersonville, Jonathan Greene and wife Katherine of West Jefferson, Sawyer Greene, Tobiana Greene both of Todd; great grandchildren, Ridge Miller, Savannah Miller, Ada Maples, Mae Greene; and sister, Elsie Van Keuren.

Memorial service with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 was held July 1, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Wellborn, Rev. Sherrill Wellborn, Rev. Kenny Phipps and Rev. Harold Mash officiating. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements

Elizabeth Melton, 89

Mrs. Elizabeth Lovette Melton, age 89, widow of Ed Melton of Millers Creek passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at her home.

Funeral services was held June 28, at Pleasant Home Baptist Church in Millers Creek with Rev. Jason Bumgarner officiating. Burial was in the Church cemetery.

Mrs. Melton was born October 12, 1928 in Wilkes County to Anderson Jerome and Queenie Bumgarner Lovette. She was a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church and retired from Wilkes County Schools as a Teacher's Assistant.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Ed Melton and five sisters.

She is survived by one daughter; Elaine Perry and husband Larry of Millers Creek, three sons; Larry Melton and wife Cathy of Moravian Falls, Barry Melton and wife Barbara of Purlear, Derek Melton and wife Maria of Millers Creek, three grandchildren; Heather Freeman and husband Joel, Tiffany Caudill and husband Joey, Brandon Melton and wife Heather, seven great grandchildren; Will Caudill, Makenna Freeman, Addisen Freeman, Connor Caudill, Maddie Caudill, Avery Melton, Rylan Melton and one brother; James Lovette and wife Colean of North Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Care at-Home Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, N C 28697

Pallbearers will be; Randy Melton, Steve Melton, Dean Melton, Joel Freeman, Joey Caudill, Will Caudill and honorary pallbearer; Connor Caudill

Dalton Shell, 21

Mr. Dalton Glenn Shell, age 21 of Millers Creek passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services were held June 28, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Pastor Tommy Mikeal and Rev. Brian Stafford officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Ferguson.

Dalton was born October 3, 1996 in Watauga County to Thomas "Tommy" Shell and Dianna Michelle Greene. He was a member of Assembly of God's Word. Dalton was West Wilkes Homecoming King in 2015. He was a W.W.E. Wrestling and Sponge Bob fan. He enjoyed time with family, trips to New York, the beach and he enjoyed fishing.

He was preceded in death by a brother; Thomas "Anthony" Shell and niece; Nia Richardson.

He is survived by his mother; Dianna Greene and husband Jeff of Millers Creek, his father; Tommy Shell and wife Wilma of Ferguson, seven sisters; Jodi Day and husband Brandon of Wilkesboro, Ashley Shew and husband Austin of North Wilkesboro, twin sister; Dakota Shell and Collin of Millers Creek, Selina Richardson and husband Daniel of North Wilkesboro, Nicole Richardson and husband Chris of Millers Creek, Brooke Cockerham of Wilmington, and three brothers; Joshua Shell and fiance' Katie of Austin, Bradley Shell of El Paso, TX, Tommy Cockerham and wife Danielle of Wilmington, eleven nieces and nephews and many family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hunter's Hope Foundation, PO Box 643, Orchard Park, NY 14127.

Carol Vanduzor, 76

Ms. Carol Ann Ulrich Vanduzor, 76, of Hays, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018.

Carol was born on December 9, 1941 in New Jersey to the late Albert Lawrence Ulrich and Evelyn Marie McCaffrey Ulrich.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents.

Carol is survived by her children, Barbara Jones (Matt Reynolds) of Hays, Lorraine Jennings (Keith) of N.Wilkesboro, Bobby Smith (Jenny) of Roaring River; sister, Barbara Keay of New Jersey; grandchildren, Kristin Pridgen (Bryan), Chelsie Jones, Kodie Jennings; great grandchildren, Kylee and Keegan and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held by the family on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 1 p.m. at the Journey of Grace Church.

Pastor Tim Pruitt will be officiating.

In addition to flowers memorial donations may be given to Wake Forest at Home Baptist Hospice Care 126 Executive Dr #110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697

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

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