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Oct. 9, 2019: Obituaries

Brenda Johnson, 76

Mrs. Brenda Lowe Johnson, age 76, wife of L.E. Johnson of North Wilkesboro, died Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Darrell Poole officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 PM prior to the service at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Johnson was born January 8, 1943 in Wilkes County to Roy and Bertha Robinson Lowe.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by one sister, Hazel.

She is survived by her husband, L.E. Johnson, of the home; one daughter, Renae J. Ward and husband, Darrell, of Boone; one son, Brent Johnson and wife, Annette, of North Wilkesboro; four grandchildren, Nathan Ward and wife, Kayla, Rachel Brown and husband, Thomas, Tiffany Leonard and husband, Matt, and Megan Johnson and Seth Bell; six great-grandchildren, Sydney Ward, Cole Ward, Haddie Brown, Bailey Leonard, Tripp Leonard, and Leah Bell; six sisters, Betty Jo, Dottie, Margaret, Barbara, Tilly and Tootie; and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vascular Cures, 274 Redwood Shores Parkway #717, Redwood City CA 94065 or at [email protected].

Carol West, 76

Carol Burchette West, 76, of Spring Hill, Florida, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019. Carol was born December 18, 1942 in Elkin, North Carolina. Carol was the daughter of the late Robert & Mauvrean (Pardue) Burchette. She came to Spring Hill three years ago from Wilkesboro, North Carolina and was employed as a cashier for Walmart for 20 years. She was Baptist by faith. Mrs. West was preceded in death by her husband, William Lloyd West.

She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Robert & Jan West of Dallas, Georgia and William Thomas West of Randleman, her daughter and son-in-law, Alma "Lynne" & Mike McHugh; brother and sister-in-law, Robert "Frank" & Patsy Burchette of Winston Salem; and grandchildren, William Thomas West Jr., Michael Timothy McHugh II, Melanie Lynne McHugh, Robert Franklin McHugh and Max West.

Funeral service was October 8, at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Wilkesboro with Rev. Kevin Brown and Rev. Ken Pardue officiating. Interment was at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery where she will join her beloved husband. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Carol's honor to Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 239 Champion-Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Brenda Hodges, 60

Brenda Lou Hodges, age 60, of Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019. She was born February 16, 1959 in Wilkes County to Gilford and Doris Hendren Johnson. Mrs. Hodges was a member of Cherry Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father; and her brother, Clay Johnson.

Surviving are her husband James Hodges; her sons, Josh Richardson and spouse Karen, Adam Richardson all of Wilkesboro, Ryan Hodges and spouse Bethany of Taylorsville, Adam Hodges of Millers Creek; her mother, Doris Hendren Johnson of Wilkesboro; sister, Linda Prevette and spouse Junior of Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Sera Richardson, Jared Richardson, Caleb Richardson, Avan Richardson, Anna Hodges and Nathan Hodges.

Funeral service was October 6, at Cherry Grove Baptist Church on Brushy Mtn. Road with Rev. Ryan Hodges, Rev. Tim McCann, Rev. Philip Moore, and Rev. Ethan Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Cherry Grove Baptist Church from 2:00 until 3:00 on Sunday, prior to the service. The family has requested no flowers. Memorials may be made to Gastroparesis Patient Association for Cures and Treatment. To donate go to g-pact.org Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Jerry Price, 81

Mr. Jerry Milton Price, age 81 of Millers Creek, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019 at his home.

Memorial services was October 6, at Welcome Home Baptist Church with Rev. Lyn Lambert and Rev. Jeff Collins officiating.

Mr. Price was born November 29, 1937 in Iredell County to Raymond Milton and Jeanette Lewis Price. He was retired from Carolina Business Machines after thirty six years of service. Mr. Price was a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings; Diane, Joe and Grady.

Mr. Price is survived by his wife of sixty two years; Roberta Mitchell Price of the home, two daughters; Beverly Price Walsh and husband Kirk of Wilkesboro and Kathryn Price Junge and husband Chad of Cornelius, a grandson; Nathan Walsh, two sisters; Brenda Goodin of Mooresville and Jean Kennedy of Statesville, two brothers; Tony Price and wife Donna of Olin and Perry Price and wife Ida of Statesville, two step brothers and two step sisters.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Welcome Home Baptist Church 132 Welcome Home Church Road North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Wake Forest Baptist Care at Home Hospice 126 Executive Drive Suite 110 Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Bob Osborne, 87

Bob Osborne, age 87, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Bob was born February 15, 1932 in Ashe County to Bryan and Vera Osborne. Bob spent most of his life living in Boomer, NC. He played guitar and sang for both his high school 4-H band and for the Gospel singing Travelairs. He was a US Airforce Veteran. Bob sold insurance for 38 years and was a beloved member of the community and of Cornerstone Church. Mr. Osborne was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Ruby Furr, Dorothy Hayes, Thelma Parker and Mildred Sexton; and brothers, Howard Osborne, Max Osborne and Ralph Osborne.

Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Grace Osborne; his son, Lee Osborne and Sandra Twomey of Hickory; granddaughters, Jacqualine Mahaffey and spouse John of Cornelius, Alisha Osborne of Asheville; his great grandchildren, Trajyn, Hayden, Gavin and Mika Mahaffey; and brother, Ronald Osborne and spouse Dorothy of West Jefferson.

A Celebration of Life with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 was October 6, at Cornerstone Church in Wilkesboro with Rev. Workman officiating. The family has requested no flowers. Donations can be made to Cornerstone Church, 418 Wilkesboro Blvd., Wilkesboro, NC 28697 in honor of Bob.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

James Kennedy, 54

James Kenneth Kennedy, age 54, of Indian Trail, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at the home of his parents. Kenneth was born September 5, 1965 in Wilkes County to James Curtis and Brenda Stanley Kennedy. He graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. He attended Double Creek and Piney Grove Baptist Church. Mr. Kennedy was preceded in death by his brother, Tommy Ray Kennedy.

Surviving in addition to his parents, James Curtis and Brenda Stanley Kennedy of Hays; are his son, Josh Kennedy and spouse Tori of Traphill; daughters, Ashley Bare and spouse James of Crumpler, Kristina Tobar and spouse Christian of Lake Norman; grandchildren, Dalton Bare, Gannon Bare, McKinley Bare, Steven Tobar, Christian Junior Tobar, Fredy Tobar, Aiden Kennedy, Easton Kennedy and sister, April Ballard of Wilkesboro.

Funeral service was October 4, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Walter Hutchinson officiating. Burial followed in Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society for Pancreatic Cancer, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Barbara Howell, 80

Barbara Jean Howell, age 80, of Ferguson, daughter of the late Lida R. Testerman and the late Clyde S. Testerman, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on October 1, 2019. She was born October 17, 1938 in Ashe County. Barbara was a member of Duncan Acres United Methodist Church in Union, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, Franklin Testerman and Hunter Testerman.

Surviving are her husband of 62 years, Donald Howell; her children, Donna Parsons (Ron), Danny Howell (Jenny), Dianne Miller (Joel) and Dottie Lage (Randy); brother, Jerry Testerman (Marlene); five sisters, Janet Potts (Johnny), Jewel Mullis, Margie Stanley, Mary Ferguson (Danny) and Teresa Fraley (Mike); twelve grandchildren and six great grandchildren who she was known to as "Biggy"; and several beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was October 3, 2019 at Mountlawn Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Mitchell Phillips officiating. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Stay at Home Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary Walker, 71

Mrs. Mary "Ruth" Phillips Walker, 71, of Boomer, went to her Heavenly Home to be with her Lord and loved one's that have gone on before, on Tuesday, October 01, 2019.

Ruth was born on October 28, 1947 in Wilkes County to Delbert John"Tom" Phillips and Della Dare Pennell.

Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stuart Monroe Walker; daughter, Barbara Lynn Walker and sister, Gloria Edminston.

Ruth is survived by her daughters, Sharon Key (Michael) Bobbie Walker (Mike) , Kathy Key (Mark) , Robin Souther ; sister Debbie Spears (Doug); brothers, Ansel Phillips, Wayne Phillips, Joe Phillips; 8 grandchildren, Adam, Brittney(Michael), Kody Key, Daniel, Jessica (Dustin) Brown, Lauren (Rodney) Sparks, Josh (Jenna) Walker, Jordan Souther; 5 great grandchildren, Callie, Trentyn, Killian, Mason, Stormy.

Memorial service was October 5, at Boomer Advent Christian Church. Pastor David Jones will be officiating.

In addition to flowers memorials may be made to Caldwell Hopice, 902 Kirkwood St NW, Lenoir, NC 28645

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

Dianne Eller, 72

Miss Dianne Madeline Eller, age 72 of Ferguson passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Wilkes Senior Village.

Private Graveside Services will be held at Hartley Ferguson Cemetery with Rev. Gordon Noble officiating

Miss Eller was born July 7, 1947 in Caldwell County to Vaden Greenmore and Julia Hartley Eller. She was a member of Beaver Creek Advent Christian Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother; Gary Douglas Eller.

She is survived by several cousins.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hartley Ferguson Cemetery Fund c/o Beaver Creek Advent Christian Church, 11665 W. NC Highway 268, Ferguson, NC 28624.

Randall Combs, 47

Randall Scott "Freebird" Combs, age 47, of West Jefferson, passed away September 30, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Combs was born November 27, 1971 in Ashe County to Dale Emmett Combs, Sr. and Carolyn Price Combs. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dale Emmett Combs, Jr.

Surviving are daughter, Brianna Storm Nethery and spouse Mexwell Owen Feigel of Idaho; son, Dakota Scott Combs and girlfriend Kayla Bennett of Lansing; his parents, Dale Emmett Combs, Sr. and Carolyn Price Combs of West Jefferson; sisters, Karen Sue Barker of Glendale Springs, Tina Combs of Hays, Sharon Taylor and spouse Allen of Todd; and three grandchildren, Dalton Matthew Nethery, Wesley Owen Feigel, and Linsie Kalin Combs; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was October 4, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joey McClure and Rev. Tommy Dollar officiating. Burial followed in Goodman Cemetery Mulatto Mountain Road. Flowers will be accepted. The family has requested no food.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Keith McNeil, 51

Mr. Keith Daniel McNeil, age 51 of Ferguson, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services were October 7, at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Bumgarner officiating. Burial wasin Mountlawn Memorial Park.

Mr. McNeil was born May 23, 1968 in Wilkes County to Ike Daniel and Annie Ruth Church McNeil. He was a member of Dunkirk United Methodist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five uncles; Lawrence Church, Kenneth McNeil, Ray Church, Vilas Church and Fred Junior Church and two aunts; Eula Dean Hyatt and Shirley Johnson.

He is survived by nine aunts; Judy Church of Ferguson, Stella Greene and husband James of Ferguson, Beulah Greene and husband Benny of Ferguson, Joyce Minton of Wilkesboro, Stena Payne and husband Vilas of Wilkesboro, Catherine Eller of Ferguson, Jeanette Edmiston of Ferguson, Rebecca Hamby and husband Steve of Ferguson and Elizabeth Marley of North Wilkesboro, four uncles; Tom McNeil and wife Edith of Ferguson, Henry McNeil and wife Shirley of Lenoir, Andrew McNeil and wife Gaye of Georgia and Charlie McNeil of Granite Falls and lifelong friends; Ida McNiel- Isaacs of Boone, Jeff Gentry of Kingsport, TN and dedicated friend; Carl Wolfe of Ferguson.

Flowers will be accepted.

Charles Hale, Sr. 70

Mr. Charles Allen Hale, Sr. age 70 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, September 30, 2019.

Funeral services were October 4, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Steve Snipes, Rev. Jimmy McGlamery and Rev. R.C. Griffin officiating. Burial with Masonic rites by Wilkesboro Liberty Lodge #45 and Marine Corps League Brushy Mountain Detachment 1187 was in Scenic Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Hale was born October 16, 1948 in Columbus, OH to Raymond Lee Roy and Dorothy Flo Six Hale. He never met a stranger. He loved the simpler times which included trains, antiques and cowboy westerns. He took pride in helping his children and adored his grandchildren. He was member of North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church. Charles was a Vietnam War Veteran where he served in the United States Marine Corps. During his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Service Medal w/1*, Vietnamese Campaign Medal 1/1960, Meritorious Mast, Ltr of appreciation, Air Medal w/1* and the Good Conduct Medal. Charles was a member of the Oasis Shriner Temple, Oldies Shriner Club, Past Master of Liberty Lodge #45 AF&AM, Wilkes Chapter 42 Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of the Wilkes Rescue Squad. Charles was a devoted public servant in the community having given years of service to the NC Forest Service and working for Wilkes County EMS where he was a retired EMT Intermediate.

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

He is survived by his wife; JoAnne Combs Hale of the home, two sons; Charles "Chas" Allen Hale, Jr. and wife Jana Leigh Hale of Mooresville and Justin Andrew Hale and wife Kaylin Lambert Hale of Purlear, three grandchildren; Molly Leigh Hale, Caroline Elizabeth Hale and Allie Grace Hale, a sister; Edna Butts and husband Jerry of OH and a brother; Raymond Lee Roy Hale, Jr. and wife Arlene of FL.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Oasis Shriners Temple 604 Doug Mayes Pl Charlotte, NC 28262.

Claudia Eller, 90

Mrs. Claudia Mae Eller, age 90 of Purlear passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Mrs. Eller was born May 25, 2019 in Ashe County to Carl and Edna Dancy Pruitt. She was an avid reader, loved flowers and animals and was a member of Millers Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Bill Eller, two sisters; Ruby Harless and Mary Wilson and two brothers; Claude Pruitt and James Pruitt.

She is survived by three daughters; Susie Tilley and husband Daniel of North Wilkesboro, Kathryn Eller of Purlear and Barbara Foster and husband Roger of Concord, one son; Rickie Joe Waters of Virginia Beach, VA, five grandchildren; Michael Queen and wife Deanna, Timothy Burton Foster, Nicole Jacobs and husband Craig, Joey Eller and wife Wendy and Kristina Goulds, ten great grandchildren; Caleb and Noah Queen, Raegan and Garrett Foster, Madison Jacobs, Leah Meeks and husband Andrew, Chase, Brayden and Paxton Eller and Peyton Ann Goulds and one great great grandson; Dawson Meeks and fur baby; Kaley.

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

Mattie Blackburn, 78

Mrs. Mattie Church Blackburn, age 78 of Purlear, wife of Harold Blackburn, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Wilkes Senior village.

Private Graveside services were October 1, at Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Dwayne Andrews officiating.

Mrs. Blackburn was born June 14, 1941 in Wilkes county to Troy Alton and Lora Mae Faw Church. She was a member of Lewis Fork Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by an infant brother and sister.

She is survived by her husband; Harold Clay Blackburn of the home, four daughters; Debbie Blackburn of Purlear, Patricia Wyatt and husband Jeffrey of North Wilkesboro, Beth Johnson and husband Roy of Purlear and Christian Cardwell and husband Kevin of Millers Creek, eight grandchildren; Jennifer Wyatt, Matthew Wyatt, Emilee Hartley, Courtney Pierce, Madison Huffman, Seth Hartley, Haley Cardwell and Hannah Ortiz, two sisters; Janie English of Drexel and Sue Shumate of Biloxi, MS. and one brother; Troy Leon Church of North Wilkesboro.

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

The family requests no food.

J.C. Felts, 87

J.C. Felts, age 87, of McGrady, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville. He was born December 17, 1931 in Wilkes County to Everett and Cordelia Absher Felts. Mr. Felts was a member of Mountain Valley Baptist Church of McGrady and a US Army Veteran. Mr. Felts was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Christine Davis Felts; brothers, Don Felts, Edward Felts; and sisters, Hazel Felts Greene and Ruby Felts McGrady Royal.

The patriarch of the gospel singing group "Felts Family" and husband to Christine Felts as well as daddy to Cathy and Vicki went home to be with the Lord and join his wife of 66 years on September 28, 2019. His life began with very humble beginnings to a family during the depression. He lost his dad at age 5 and was then raised with two brothers and two sisters by a very determined Mommy. Despite all of his childhood struggles he overcame them all. At age 21 while working in Lenoir, he met a 16 year old young lady, Christine Davis. 30 days later they ran away and got married. Shortly after getting married he joined the Army and proudly served for two years. Leaving the military with a life long disability and with the help of his wife Christine, he successfully built three businesses from the ground up; at the same time raising his two daughters along with traveling as "The Felts Family". While building the business, "Felts Grocery and Snack Bar" he took his family and traveled for fifteen years singing the gospel.

He was a charter member of the McGrady Fire Dept. as well as the Halls Mills Ruritan Club. As he reached his retirement years he once again began a new venture, J & J Mobile Home Park. Throughout the rest of his life he continued being faithful to God's calling as a deacon, working in his local church as well as spreading the gospel in song at every opportunity.

When tragedy struck his wife of 66 years he faithfully took care of her until her death, June 1, 2019. For him he then felt like his work on earth was finished. The things that brought him joy in his later years was making music with old friends and playing his guitar. But the thing that brought him the most joy was knowing the family tradition of gospel singing was going to be carried on by his granddaughter, DeAnna Bumgarner Lovette and her family. J.C. Felts was not a perfect man but he was a perfect daddy, grandpa, great grandpaw. It brings us real peace to know he and our mother are now singing God's praises together and they will never grow old or sick again.

Surviving are his daughters, Cathy Bumgarner and spouse Garey, and Vicki Carty and spouse Tim all of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Deanna Bumgarner Lovette and spouse Bobby of Wilkesboro, Rev. James Jason Bumgarner and spouse Michelle of Millers Creek, Tabitha Lovette of Ronda, Rebecca Shepherd Minton and spouse Anthony of Wilkesboro, Brandi Carty Linville and spouse Kenneth of McGrady, Samantha Carty of North Wilkesboro; and twelve great grandchildren.

Funeral service was October 1, at Mountain Valley Baptist Church in McGrady with Rev. Jason Bumgarner, Rev. Donnie Shumate, Rev. Eddie Tharpe and Rev. Ronnie McManus officiating. Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 followed in Cane Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Cane Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 134, McGrady, NC 28649.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

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.

Vena Prevette, 90\

Mrs. Vena Mae Roope Prevette, age 90 of Hays, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Wilkes Senior Village.

Funeral services were September 29, at Round Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Jennings and Rev. Jason Wiles officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Prevette was born February 26, 1929 in Wilkes County to James Sherman and Mattie Billings Roope. She retired from Modern Globe and was the oldest living member of Round Mountain Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Albert Prevette, a daughter; Debra Prevette, a son; James Albert Prevette, a granddaughter; Andrea P. Owings, two brothers; Wayne Roope and Fred Roope and a son in law; Clinton Miller.

She is survived by a daughter; Mary Miller of North Wilkesboro, a son; David Prevette of North Wilkesboro, five grandchildren; Brandon Prevette, Amanda McMillan, Barry Prevette, Michael Prevette and Dana Prevette, seventeen great grandchildren; Andrew Owings, Elizabeth Owings, Sarah Owings, Brendan Prevette, Laney Prevette, Brayden Prevette, Alexis Prevette, Christian Prevette, Joshua Miller, Cameron McMillan, Caleb McMillan, Cadence Prevette, Alexis Peacock, Hailey Peacock, Nathan Brown, Hailey Brown and Emma Brown, six great great grandchildren; Camilla, Calvin, Jaxon, Maddix, River and Delilah, a sister; Virginia Dare Neenan and husband Charles of Wake Forest, a brother; Clyde Roope and wife Charlene of King and a daughter in law; Margaret Prevette of North Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Samaritans Purse PO Box 300 Boone, NC 28607.

Jerry Lowe, 74

Jerry Ray Lowe, age 74, of Lakeland, FL, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 at Lakeland Regional Health. He was born Dec. 1, 1944 in Wilkes County to Roy and Vera Hall Lowe. Jerry attended Bethel Baptist Church in Lakeland, FL and was a US Marine Veteran. Jerry loved God and his family more than anything. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Clifton Lowe, Vera Hall Lowe and his brother, Everett Lowe.

Surviving are his children, Pamela Bracey and spouse Brian, Cynthia Shower and spouse Kevin of Lakeland, FL, Shoun Lowe and spouse Pennie of Euless, TX; and grandchildren, Easton Bracey, Layton Bracey, Brila Bracey, Chanse Shower, Bryse Shower, Courtney Martin, Dayna Lowe and Keyda Lowe; brother, Bill Lowe of North Wilkesboro, NC and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was October 5, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Pastor Eddie Foster and Pastor Wayne Roberts officiating. Burial with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 followed at Mountlawn Memorial Park.

Flowers will be accepted or donations to Bethel Baptist Church Building Fund, 3125 West Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL, 33810.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

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Nov. 1, 2017: Obituaries

Hubert A Hankins, 85

Hubert A Hankins, age 85, left us on October 29. He was a gentle and compassionate man who loved God, his family, laughter and good music. He enjoyed electronics and his ham radio (W4UOD). He had to opportunity to travel most of the United States and photograph the many sights.

Hubert served active duty in the Korean War. He moved to Wilkes in 1960 and spent his early career in auto body repair. He then began doing wedding photography with the goal of providing quality pictures at an affordable price. He did hundreds of weddings. He served as a deacon and provided help and support to many people. For several years he taped church services to provide cassettes for those unable to attend.

He was the loving husband to his wife Charlotte for 61 years and proud papa to his daughter Lois and granddaughters, Brittany and Caitlin.

A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim Gore officiating. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Mae Hawkins, 92

"Ruby" Mae Hawkins, age 92, of North Wilkesboro, died Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. She was born May 27, 1925 in Wilkes County to Hillary and Minerva Baldwin Harrold. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. Mrs. Hawkins was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles Lemon Hawkins; and grandson, Russell Hawkins.

Surviving are her sons, Bobby Jerry Hawkins and wife Gloria, David Joe Hawkins all of North Wilkesboro, Steve Russell Hawkins and wife Janice of Hays; daughters, Shirlene Hawkins and husband Jacky of Millers Creek, Brenda Kay Hawkins Miller and husband Tim of Kernersville; grandchildren, Kimberly Hawkins, April Haney Olsen and husband Derek, Josh Severt; great grandchildren, Tyler Hawkins and Brooke Bauguess; and one great great grandchild, Glorianne Bauguess.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 2, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Millsaps and Pastor Donnie Shumate officiating. Burial will follow in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 6:00 until 8:00 Wednesday night. Flowers are accepted.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Hadley Church, 86

Mr. Hadley Sherman Church, age 86 of Millers Creek, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical in North Wilkesboro.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday at Scenic Memorial Gardens with Rev. Sherrill Wellborn officiating.

Mr. Church was born November 11, 1930 in Wilkes County to V M and Celeste Greene Church. He was Co-Owner of Bruce Church Paneling and a member of Millers Creek Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister; Vetra Church and six brothers; Hayes, Homer, Duane, Clay, Bruce and Hayden Church.

Mr. Church is survived by his wife; Nelda Gentry Church of the home, a brother; Bryant Church and wife Bobbie of Wilkesboro and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Lewis Fork Baptist Church, 395 Lewis Fork Baptist Church Road, Purlear, NC 28665.

Roger Baldwin, 74

Mr. Roger Lee Baldwin, age 74 of Wilkesboro passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at his home.

A Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Roger was born August 14, 1943 in Wilkes County to William Paul Baldwin and Ruby Billings Call. He was a member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by two daughters; Janice Baldwin Shepherd and husband Gene of North Wilkesboro, and Jennifer Baldwin Holding and husband John of Raleigh, and one son; Jeffery Baldwin of North Wilkesboro, six grandchildren, and one great grandchild, three sisters; Pauline Baldwin Alexander of Roaring River, Juanita Baldwin Johnson of Ronda, Glenda Baldwin Mintz and husband Bill of Mooresville, Jan Baldwin Boyd and husband Al of Thurmond, two brothers; Rick Call and wife Robin and Ronnie Call and wife Lorry all of North Wilkesboro.

Ruby Lefevers, 80

Mrs. Ruby Burchette Lefevers, age 80 of Hays passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services were held October 28, at Haymeadow Baptist church with Rev. Matthew Foster and Rev. Lloyd Payne officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Ruby was born August 7, 1937 in Wilkes County to Robert Captain and Bertha Mae Clore Burchette. She was a member of Haymeadow Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a son; Thomas Beaman, a step-daughter; Lesley Ann Lefevers, a granddaughter; Lisa Pierce, a sister; Purnie Anderson and three brothers; James Burchette, Glenn Burchette and Robert (Bobby) Burchette.

She is survived by one daughter; Margaret Sue Rhodes and husband Tommy of North Wilkesboro, three sons; Donald Beaman of North Wilkesboro, Jimmy Beaman and wife Tammy of Roaring River, Robert (Bobby) Beaman and wife Natalie of North Wilkesboro and step-son; James Daniel Lefevers and wife Julie of Crumpler, nine grandchildren; Jacob Beaman, Martin Beaman, Chris Beaman, Tonya Dimmette, Tommy Lee Rhodes, Robby Rhodes, Star Johnson, Josh Beaman, Kristy Jansen, twenty great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Pruitt Health Hospice, 924 Main Street, Suite 100, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Vee Emrie, 84

Mrs. Vee Baker Kiser Emrie, age 84 of Rock Hill, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Park Point Village in Rock Hill, SC.

Funeral services were held October 30, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Pastor Joey Moore officiating. Burial was in Yellow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Emrie was born January 5, 1933 in Wilkes County to Milton Greenwood and Zelma Mae Whittington Baker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband; Charles Kiser and her second husband; Norton Emrie, three sisters; Lou Huffman, Irene Eller, Natella Blakeley, five brothers; Alfred Baker, Pervis Baker, Burl Baker, Gwen and Billy Baker.

She is survived by one daughter; Sherrie DeLane Kiser of Rock Hill, one son; Charles Douglas Kiser and wife Trina of Rock Hill, step-daughters; Jody Jones, Rebecca Foster, Jenny Funderburk and husband Eugene and step-son; Christopher Emrie all of Charlotte, three grandchildren and five step-grandchildren, and one sister; Ennis Sponaugle of Boonsboro, Md.

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

John Eller, Jr. 64

John Clate Eller, Jr. age 64, of Ferguson, died Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born June 8, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to John Clate Eller, Sr. and Wavogene "Jean" Springston Eller. Mr. Eller was preceded in death by his father; grandson, Johnathan Cole Eller; and brother, Jack Eller.

Surviving are his mother, Wavogene Eller of Ferguson; daughters, Kristy Eller Minton and husband Chris of Wilkesboro, Amy Eller Anderson and husband Chester of Moravian Falls; his son, John Clate Eller III of Laurel Springs; brother, Tom Eller and wife Yvonne; grandchildren, Jeffrey Dale George, Jamie George, Kayla Minton, Clate Eller, Jaedyn Eller, Katie Anderson, Daniel Anderson and Kaleb Viers; girlfriend, Carol Scott of Ferguson.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9956. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Janet Bumgarner, 69

Ms. Janet Kay Bumgarner, age 69, of North Wilkesboro passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at Westwood Hills Nursing Home.

Funeral services were October 29, at Hinshaw Street Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Gore and Rev. Jeff Collins officiating. Burial was in North Wilkesboro City Cemetery.

Ms. Bumgarner was born October 15 1948 in Wilkes County to John Paul and Blanche Lankford Bumgarner. She was a member of Hinshaw Street Baptist Church. Ms. Bumgarner was one of the first clients of Wilkes Adult Daily Activity Program (ADAP), where she worked in the community. She earned employee of the month several times during her 25 years of service.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother; Kenneth Paul Bumgarner and a sister; Barbara Gail Bumgarner.

She is survived by: two sisters; Sheila Bumgarner Shealy and husband, Fouche` of Columbia, SC; Paula Bumgarner Rhoades, widow of Doug Rhoades of North Wilkesboro; one niece, Alicia Gaddy Spicer of Elkin; three nephews, Scott Ashley and Jonathan Ashley both of North Wilkesboro, and William Gaddy of Elkin.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wilkes ADAP PO Box 968 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

The family would like to give a special to Thank You to the staff of Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab Facility.

June Harris, 55

Mrs. June Elizabeth Gwyn Harris, age 55 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 at her home.

Funeral services was held October 28th, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Michael Greene officiating. Graveside services followed in Dow/ Ward Cemetery in Watauga County

Mrs. Harris was born November 7, 1961 in Avery County to Esquire May and Hazel Carver Gwyn. She was a CNA.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Vincent Scott Harris and her parents.

Mrs. Harris is survived by two sons; Bruce Watkins and Billy Felts of North Wilkesboro, three grandchildren, a sister; Rachel Hall of North Wilkesboro, three brothers; Esquire Gwyn, Jr., Earl Gwyn and Ray Gwyn of McGrady.

Geretha Handy, 70

Mrs. Geretha Handy, age 70 of Hays, passed away Sunday, October 22nd, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Funeral services were held October 26th, at Piney Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Teague and Rev. Larry Wingler officiating. Burial was in Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Handy was born September 22, 1947 in Wilkes County to Verna Mayberry. She was a member of Piney Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Albert McKinley Handy and a brother; Ronald Mayberry.

Mrs. Handy is survived by two daughters; Tina Handy of Hays and Shauna Handy Riggans and husband, Barry of Hays, two grandchildren; Morgan Shumate and husband, Nathan and Beau Riggans, one great grandchild; Maverick Shumate and several special nieces and nephews and a special pet Buddy Lee.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, PO Box 434, Hays, NC 28635.

Toni Boles, 43

Mrs. Toni Nanette Walker Boles, age 43 of Roaring River, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Wilkesboro.

Funeral services were held October 27th, at Union Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Casey Walker, Rev. Karl Payne, Rev. Albert Saunders and Rev. Keith Knox officiating. Burial will be in Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:15 at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home prior to the service at the church.

Toni was born February 15, 1974 in Wilkes County to Rayford and Kay Gentry Walker. She was a Sales Representative with AT&T and a member of Union Grove Baptist Church.

Mrs. Boles is survived by her husband; Zemar LaFredrick Boles of the home, her parents; Rayford and Kay Gentry Walker of Roaring River, a daughter; Destiny Shakay Walker of the home, a son; Christian Ray Boles of the home, a grandchild; Quintion De'avier, three sisters; Tabitha Walker Dick and husband, Daniel of Roaring River, Tandy Walker of Roaring River and Carmen L. Harris of Wilkesboro and one brother; Casey Rayford Walker of Roaring River.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Union Grove Baptist Church 6768 Old 60, Roaring River, NC 28669.

Carl Triplett, 84

Carl Max "Buster" Triplett, age 84, of North Wilkesboro, died Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. He was born April 15, 1933 in Wilkes County to Mathie and Vera Hamby Triplett. He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters; and a son.

Surviving are his son, Jeffrey Triplett and wife Misty of New York; and two brothers, Roy Clay Triplette and wife Reba of Millers Creek, Boyd Triplett and wife Renee of Lenoir.

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