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2019: Twitter- Eric Kripke

therealKripke: “In honor of #SPN300, here's my original #SPN pitch from 2004. The pilot story is very different, but the tone always rang clear to me. Could never have imagined what this show became and the good it's done. Humbled and grateful beyond words to you all. #SPNFamily @cw_spn ‘[images of spn pilot’s 4pg script]’“ - 12:08 PM Feb 7, 2019

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Supernatural

Pitch by Eric Kripke August 30, 2004

I. TONE AND WORLD

In one sentence, this is X-FILES meets ROUTE 66. Two brothers, cruising the dusty back roads in their trusty 64 Mustang, battling the things that go bump in the night. But much more than that, it's a show about an obsession of mine...

Throughout the U.S., (especially the MIDDLE, where I'm from), we have a folklore, as uniquely American as baseball, as rich and varied as any world mythology, and almost nobody knows it. For instance, Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil, at an abandoned Mississippi crossroads, to be the world's greatest guitarist. But he died violently, poisoned at age 26, screaming about Hellhounds as he choked on his own blood. In the shadowy north woods of Minnesota, lives a creature named the Wendigo. Translated from Native American, it means "evil that devours.” It feeds on human flesh. And even today, dozens of witnesses say it's very real.

There are literally HUNDREDS of these stories and legends and urban legends. There are dark and dangerous things out there in the corners of our country. So here's a show that travels the diverse highways and byways of supernatural America. Black woods, ghost towns, those tourist trap mystery spots. Really, a show ABOUT our country-the bloody, beating heart of America.

Unlike X-FILES, this show isn't Vancouver rainy. It's brighter, more colorful, more VISCERAL, and more irreverent. The humor here is extremely important to me—but it has to arise from the characters and their attitudes. The characters can be funny, but the weekly stories have to be SCARY AS SHIT– I'm talking THE RING; how what you don't see is much more terrifying than what you do. I'm talking about making this series as scary as I possibly can, until you guys call and yell at me.

But I also want the tone to be GROUNDED. Where BUFFY, for example, felt HEIGHTENED, our show should feel like OUR WORLD, real-life America. With a darkness that bubbles and boils just beneath the surface. And I want to keep the weekly stories CREDIBLE- leave 'em with a question mark, the possibility of a rational explanation. Something early X-Files did very well.

Finally, I want this show to capture a certain SPIRIT. For one, that youthful electricity of dropping out and hitting the open road; the freedom of wide-open American spaces. But also, EVERY road trip story-from FEAR and LOATHING to Kerouac to The Odyssey, are inherently mythic quests, hero's journeys, real Joseph Campbell stuff. The way STAR WARS, LORD OF THE RINGS, and MATRIX are all the same story, with the same beats. So our series, too, is an epic hero's quest-- across the United States. Almost like a modern western, and our heroes are gunslingers. Or, as I like to call it - it's STAR WARS in TRUCK STOP AMERICA.

II. CHARACTERS AND FRANCHISE

Now, let's get into establishing our characters, and launching our franchise.

So if this is STAR WARS, meet LUKE SKYWALKER. SAM HARRISON, 21. Think Jake Gyllenhall, or Tobey Maguire. Smart, funny, handsome, maybe a little type-A. He just graduated Stanford with a 4.0, and now he's heading back down to L.A., where he lives with his Aunt and Uncle, he'll spend the summer clerking at a powerful law firm. And in the Fall... Harvard Law, thank you very much. Pedal to the metal, Sam is cruising the track to success. But, like all good Luke Skywalker heroes, Sam is vaguely restless. He tells his girlfriend, maybe he should drop everything this summer and blow off to Europe. But of course, he doesn't. He has too many responsibilities.

Sam's well adjusted, successful life, it's a real triumph, especially considering his background. Fifteen years ago, his dad JACK became increasingly dark and depressed. He drank. A lot. Until Mom and Dad were in a car crash. Dad was driving. He lived. Mom didn't. That triggered a schizophrenic breakdown in Dad. He swore that twisted, dark, horrific things caused that crash and took Mom away. And those same dark things were chasing after him. Dad was institutionalized. But he escaped. And disappeared.

Sam is ashamed of his tragic past. Hates his Dad, blames him for killing Mom, and NEVER, EVER talks about it.

Now, Sam's mythic CALL TO ADVENTURE, the events that will change his life forever, begin simply enough. When his big brother DEAN rolls into town. Meet DEAN HARRISON, 25, think Colin Farrel. If Sam's the good kid, Dean's the troublemaker. If Sam's Luke Skywalker, Dean's Han Solo. Charismatic and dangerous. Cocky confidence masking a troubled soul. Sam hated Dad, but Dean was older and remembered Dad in brighter days, and he worshipped the man. Sam buried his past and ignored it, but Dean was haunted by it, never quite got his shit together. Dean never went to college. Just sort of traveled around. In fact, Sam hasn't heard from Dean in almost 3 years, which Sam clearly resents.

And now... Dean makes Sam a proposition. Let me drive you down to L.A.- it's just one day, we'll get a chance to catch up a little. Reluctant, Sam agrees.

At first, they're enjoying the electric, carefree pleasures of a ROAD TRIP. Top down, radio blaring, singing their lungs out to AC/DC.

But then... at twilight... on an empty stretch of highway... Dean's driving. And he has to make a confession. (Though I'm sure we'll break this up into a few different scenes.) "Sam. There's something I need to tell you," Dean says. “I went looking for Dad. And I found him. Took just about every dime I had, but I found him. And I've been with him, for almost 2 years." Sam is shocked and betrayed: "what?! Why didn't you tell me?!" But Dean continues: "listen. I know this is hard to believe. But Dad WASN'T nuts.

Demons really DID kill Mom. Dark, awful things WERE following Dad. I know. Because I can see them. Because they're following me, too."

Obviously, Sam is BEYOND freaked and well aware that schizophrenia is hereditary. Dean goes on, getting worked up-“so Dad figured out how to kill these things, and he showed me how. Until they caught up to us in Baker. They got Dad. Before I got them." "What do you mean, you GOT them?” asks Sam. “I killed a demon. In human form," says Dean. “You killed somebody?!" "No, I killed a DEMON, it only LOOKED human.” (Which could be a scary, visceral teaser, by the way.) Anyway, DEAN continues: “Listen to me, Sam... it was Dad's wish, his DYING WISH, that I find you, that I teach you the way he taught me.” At this point, Sam goes into placating, survival mode. “Okay. Sure. Just calm down." But Sam's terrified-of his own brother.

Meanwhile, as this conversation's going on, Dean isn't going to L.A. He takes a detour-- for all intents and purposes, kidnapping Sam. They pull into a small, faded, all-American town in Central California. It's 1950's American optimism gone to seed. Basically, they pull right into the pilot's SELF ENCLOSED B-STORY. Whatever it is, the story should be simple, giving us room to focus on the brothers. It should be based in Folklore. And it should be personal—the job their father never completed.

Now, here's an example of exactly the kind of story I'm talking about. The real life ghost story of the "Weeping Woman," a sobbing wraith in a bloody white nightgown. She murdered her children by the river side, as revenge against her unfaithful husband. And today, it's said she lures unfaithful men to the river and drowns them. And sure enough, several MEN in this town have turned up dead by the river's edge. Anyway, something like this. And Dean, despite his smart ass jokes and references to the movie Poltergeist, seems to be taking this SERIOUSLY.

But Sam doesn't believe a WORD of it. First moment he's alone, he calls his Aunt and Uncle. “I'm with Dean, I think he's sick.” They tell him—"cops in Baker found your Dad's body. And a truck driver's body, too. Dean's the suspect. You have to get away! Where are you?!” But before Sam can answer-he pivots, right into Dean. Who grabs the phone, SMASHING it, furious: “Dammit, Sam, I'm not insane," Dean says, “Caspar the unfriendly fucker is really out there!"

Then, as Dean delves deeper and deeper into the ghost story, dragging a reluctant Sam along with him... INEXPLICABLE SUPERNATURAL phenomenon begin to occur, which SERIOUSLY RATTLES Sam. We'll have several good, scary set pieces. And soon, Sam doesn't know WHAT to think. And in the B-STORY'S climax, he'll even save Dean at some crucial point. (Though we'll be careful to leave things open ended, with just the possibility of a logical explanation.)

Afterwards, a beat in which Dean, vulnerable, says to his brother-"I've been thinking. And you're going home, Sam. You're smart, and you've got everything going for you. I don't care what Dad said, I can't let you live like this... Still," says Dean, "it was nice having you around. When you're with somebody... you just don't feel as crazy as

often." Sam's very conflicted, and he feels awful, but he can't just abandon his old life. So the brothers part ways. Sam hitchhikes up the road. Meanwhile, thanks to his Aunt and Uncle, the cops have been searching for Sam, and now they find him.

At the station, Sam tells the cops, Dean's in Colorado by now. But a patrol car has spotted Dean's parked Mustang at a nearby motel. The police grab SHOTGUNS, they're going to take Dean with force. And in the face of ONE PASSING COP, Sam sees-a glimpse. A shimmer. Something DEMONIC and INHUMAN flashes across the cop's face-and then it's gone, just as quick. Did Sam imagine it? Is he going insane, too? Or is Dean really in danger? Are dark, awful things really after him, like he said?

This is Sam's crossroads moment. And he makes a decision-he takes off. Steals a car. Beats the cops back to Dean. Warns him at the last minute. It's very TIGHT and very HECTIC, but Sam and Dean get away. Escaping by the skin of their teeth.

As we leave Sam... he doesn't know if he's losing his mind. He doesn't know if Dean's a hero or a homicidal schizophrenic. All he knows is-Dean's his brother, and he needs help. And for now, that's enough.

III. THE SERIES ITSELF

I think the overall GOAL here, is building an engine that gives us SELF ENCLOSED STORIES. I am gonna pitch some very simple mythology, but STAND ALONES are a format I really believe in, they're the shows I loved and grew up on. Like the best EARLY episodes of X-FILES.

So basically, our two heroes, avenging their parents' death, cruise the golden backroads of America-picture chrome diners and bucolic farms and dusty Route 66 towns. Places that are mythic and American, but also haunting, in a way. Places where horror can strike in broad daylight. Sam and Dean are kind of like classic gunslingers, or dragon slayers, finding-and KILLING—the monsters of American folklore.

So first question-how do they find the damn things? Dean tracks these creatures in a low-tech way. He scans obituaries for strange deaths. Dean also has a loose network of contacts - defrocked ministers and trailer park psychics, who impart information to our heroes whenever necessary.

Second question-how do they KILL the damn things? The answer—they have no fucking idea. They're outgunned and desperate and in completely over their heads. They don't have a WATCHER, like in BUFFY. They don't have an OBI WAN. They're on their own. Each week, they gotta figure out what the hell they're dealing with, and how the hell to kill it. And a lot of the time, they're wrong, and they have to improvise. Whether it's finding a ghost's remains - and burning them into dust; or loading a shotgun with silver buckshot, our guys will do whatever it takes to get the job done.

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Feb. 13, 2019: Obituaries

Janice Ballard, 70

Mrs. Janice Gail Pierce Ballard, age 70 of Millers Creek, widow of Ronald Ballard, died Thursday, February7, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services were February 10, at Arbor Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Susan Pillsbury-Taylor officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Ballard was born January 8, 1949 in Wilkes County to Carl and Dare Johnson Pierce. She was a member of Arbor Grove United Methodist Church and taught for the Wilkes County Schools at Roaring River Elementary and West Wilkes Middle schools.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Doug Pierce and Ricky Pierce.

She is survived by one son, Ronald Todd Ballard of the home; one grandson, Raylan Minton; two brothers, Randy and Donnie Pierce, both of Millers Creek; and one sister, Linda Absher and husband, Dean, of Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials made to Arbor Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Esther Eller, 480 Shepherd - River Road, Millers Creek

Ann Nance, 75

Mrs. Ann Blevins Nance, age 75 of Ronda passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Funeral services were February 8, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Pastor Kevin Blevins and Pastor Allen Shepherd officiating. Burial was in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Nance was born November 9, 1943 in Wilkes County to William Brant Blevins and Viola Mae Kelly Blevins. She was retired as the Post Master of Roaring River Post Office.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons; Adam Nance and Eric Nance.

She is survived by her husband; Troy Nance of the home, two sons; Bryan Nance and wife Sandy of Ronda and Joe Nance and wife Marsha of Ronda, five grandchildren; Amanda Nance, Matthew Nance, Jacob Nance, Lauren Holloway and Kaitlyn Holloway, four sisters; Carlotta Grimes and husband R.G. of Hiddenite, Joyce Greene and husband Curtis of Millers Creek, Beth Watkins of Oak Island and Pam Blevins of Purlear and three brothers; Wayne Blevins and wife Donna of Ronda, Jim Blevins of Ronda and Bill Blevins and wife Christina of Sylva.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Ebenezer Christian Children's Home PO Box 2777 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or the American Diabetes Association PO Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312.

Anne Wilson, 69

Anne Marie Pryslopski Wilson, 69, of North Wilkesboro passed into eternity on February 6, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mary Pryslopski, and brothers, Andrew and James.

She is survived by her husband, Kendall E. Wilson; sons, Kerry and wife, Margaret, of Moravian Falls; Kirk of North Wilkesboro; Brother, Michael Pryslopski and wife, Mary of Painted Post , NY; Sister, Missie Pryslopski, of Painted Post , NY; Grandsons, Matthew and Brian Wilson of Moravian Falls, and Cameron Wilson of Concord, NC, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service in NY will be held at a later date.

IN lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Salvation Army, SPCA or charity of your choice.

Patricia Lynn Worth, 59

Patricia Lynn Worth, age 59, of Sparta, N.C., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, N.C.

She was born Nov. 5, 1959 in Ashe County, N.C., to June Weaver Worth and the late Will Allen Worth. She was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a degree in Journalism.

Lynn is survived by her mother, June Weaver Worth of Jefferson, N.C.; two brothers: Thomas Worth and wife Cynthia of Oak Ridge, N.C., Phil Worth and wife Les of Grassy Creek, N.C.; a special niece, Ellen Worth of Arizona; a special nephew, Andrew Worth of South Korea; her furry canine kids: Punky, Belle,and Red along with Tux the cat and his buddies of the home.

At Lynn's request, there will be no formal service at this time, however, there will be a Celebration of Life and Picking Gathering to be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Junior Appalachian Musicians of Alleghany, PO Box 1326, Sparta, NC 28675 or to Save A Pet Foundation of Alleghany, PO Box 44, Sparta, NC 28675.

Eric Thomas Funeral Service Licensee, LLC is honored to be serving the Worth family and if you wish, online condolences may be extended to the family at www.ericthomasfsl.com.

Linda Edmiston, 78

Mrs. Linda Dare Howell Edmiston, age 78 of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Funeral services were February 9, at First United Methodist Church Chapel of North Wilkesboro with Dr. Tim Roberts officiating. Burial was in Scenic Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Edmiston was born October 14, 1940 in Wilkes County to Harvel Pearson Howell and Vetra Dare Eller Howell. She graduated from Wilkes Central High School and attended Mitchell College. Mrs. Edmiston retired from Ithaca Industries.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Daniel Wellborn Edmiston.

She is survived by a son: John Edmiston and wife Sandy of Wilkesboro, two grandchildren; Daniel Sean Edmiston and Logan Charles Edmiston both of Wilkesboro and a sister; Ella Rhodes and husband Bill of Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Woltz Hospice Home 945 Zephyr Road Dobson, NC 27017.

Loretha Almond, 76 Mrs. Loretha Sue Meadows Almond, age 76 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at her home.

Funeral services were held Friday at Baptist Home Baptist Church with Rev. David Jones, Rev. Mark O. Hollar and Dr. Darrell Tate officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Almond was born May 26, 1942 in Raleigh County, WV to Lacy Albert Meadows, Sr. and Rosa Pearl Manning Meadows. She was retired from Baptist Home Baptist Church where she served as the Church Secretary for many years. Mrs. Almond was a member of Baptist Home Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Michael Arthur Almond.

Mrs. Almond is survived by two daughters; Lori Almond Miller and husband Shannon of North Wilkesboro, Alecia Almond Prevette and husband Jason of Wilkesboro, a son; Timothy Michael Almond and wife Rita of North Wilkesboro, six grandchildren; Arynn M. Anderson and husband Shaun, Earl Johnson, Jr., Lacy S. Greene and husband Jarrett, Jenna M. Walker and husband Josh, Jared M. Story and wife Laken and Graylen M. Mitchell, four great grandchildren; Mason and Trent Walker, EmberLynn Greene and Zolie Anderson, a sister; Drema Brooks of Florida and two brothers; Lacy Albert Meadows, Jr. and wife Patricia of Ronda and Dr. Richard Meadows and wife Emily of Beckley, WV.

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

Richard Chapman, Sr. 72

Richard Chapman, Sr. 72 Richard Nolan Chapman, Sr. age 72, of North Wilkesboro, went home to be with his Lord, Monday, February 4, 2019. He was born October 16, 1946 in Smyth County, Virginia to Johnny Alex and Nola Clemie Routh Chapman. Mr. Chapman was a US Army Vietnam Veteran and was employed with Tyson Foods for over 30 years. Richard was an active member of Celebration Church. In his retirement he loved attending Wilkes Senior Center, playing pickle ball and being a proud Paw Paw. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Oscar Chapman; grandson, Parker Christly Wyatt; and sister-in-law, Lydia Chapman.

Surviving are his son, Richie Chapman and wife Jennifer of Wilkesboro; daughter, Amy Wyatt and husband Charles of Ronda; brothers, J.D. Chapman and wife Mary Jane of Madison Heights, Virginia, Ronnie Chapman of Saltville, Virginia; sisters, Cathy Holmes, Gloria Davenport and husband Herbert all of Glade Springs, Virginia; sister-in-law, Joyce Chapman of Pulaski, Virginia; and three grandchildren, Ethan, Jacob and Blake Chapman.

Memorial service was February 9, at Celebration Church with Rev. Dennis Chapman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Health Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 and Wilkes Senior Center, 228 Fairplains School Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Margaret Rhodes

Mrs. Margaret Beaman Rhodes, age 66 wife of Tommy Rhodes of North Wilkesboro passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services were February 7, 2019 at Oak Grove Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro with Pastor William Souther officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Rhodes was born November 6, 1952 to Robert Davis and Ruby Burchette Lefevers. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter; Lisa Pierce, two brothers; Tom and Donald Beaman.

She is survived by her husband; Tommy Lee Rhodes, Sr., of the home, two sons; Robby Rhodes and wife Cathy of Tallahassee FL and Tommy Lee Rhodes, Jr. and wife Rebecca of Roaring River, seven grandchildren; Ashley and JaRontai Lockhart, Dereck and Megan Pierce, Robby Rhodes, Jr., Joshua Rhodes, Amanda and Matt Blevins, Rachel Nicole Prince and Torrey Rhodes, eight great grandchildren; Sophia, Jaydah and Princeton Lockhart, Tyler, Noah and Everly Pierce, and Zackary and Austin Blevins and two brothers; Jimmy Beaman and wife Tammy and Bobby Beaman and wife Natalie all of North Wilkesboro .

Hallie Trivette

Our beloved mother and grandmother (Hallie Mae Trivette) has transitioned from her earthly home to her eternal home into the arms of our Savior on Monday, February 4, 2019. She was born August 28, 1923 in Gaston County to William Roosevelt and Georgie Byrd Bowman. She was the very embodiment of love, personality and sass. She was a homemaker who prided herself on taking great care of her five children. She was very proud of the fact that she had seen five generations twelve times. She was a talented seamstress who was particularly fond of quilting. She loved to laugh and have fun, but mostly she took pleasure in sharing God's love with others. Her larger than life character will be sorely missed. She was greeted in heaven by her first husband of 25 years, Wilmer "Bud" Triplett and O.C. Trivette, her second husband of 31 years; as well as her siblings.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Lloyd Triplett (Fannie) of Boomer, Linda Price of Wilkesboro, Kenneth Triplett of North Wilkesboro, Gary Triplett of North Wilkesboro and Sara Lewis of North Wilkesboro; her step children, Nancy Walsh of Millers Creek, Roger Trivette and wife Linda of Wilkesboro; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren; numerous great great grandchildren; five step grandchildren; and seven step great grandchildren..

Funeral service was February 9, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Shannon Critcher officiating. She was laid to rest in Boomer Advent Christian Church Cemetery, after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Millers Creek Baptist Church, 5100 Boone Trail, Millers Creek, NC 28651. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Frank Brooks, 65

Frank Gary "Pete" Brooks, age 65, of Hays, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at his home. He was born March 9, 1953 in Wilkes County to Charlie and Callie Walker Brooks. Pete was a member of Dehart Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jesse James Brooks; and sister, Shirley Triplett.

Surviving are his brothers, Donald William Brooks, Sr. and wife Sandy of Dahlonega, Georgia, Clyde Brooks and wife Eileene of McGrady; twin sister, Ellen Brown and husband Wade of Hays; and special friends, Bonnie Spicer, Bobby Oplous and Brent Pribble.

Funeral service was February 6, at Dehart Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Hall officiating. Burial followed in the Church Cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers were Jimmy Lee Brown, Wayne Brown, Kenneth Brown, Jesse Smith, D.J. Brooks and Tim Wagoner.

Annie Cook, 88

Mrs. Annie Sue Welborn Cook, 88 of North Wilkesboro, passed away on February 4, 2019.

Sue was born on August 17, 1930 in Wilkes County to Elisha Lamor Welborn and Annie Mae Roberts Welborn.

Sue is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James "Harold" Cook and brother, Raeford Welborn.

Sue enjoyed reading and cooking, and loved animals, she also enjoyed gardening in her greenhouse with good friend Rita Jones.

Sue is survived by her daughter, Suzette East and husband, Tony of East Bend; grandchildren, Kayden, Rachel, Madelyn, Magnus East, all of East Bend and Clare Bolt of Florida.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Whiskers Rescue Foundation P.O. box 293 East Bend, NC 27018.

Funeral Services were February 9, at 2 p.m. at Union Baptist Church in Hamptonvill with Rev. Kenny Pardue officiating.

Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes is honored to serve the Cook Family.

Jason Anderson, 31

Mr. Jason Dewayne Anderson, 31, of North Wilkesboro, passed away on February 3, 2019.

Jason was born on August 24, 1987 in Forsyth County to Billy George Anderson and Wanda Lee Cain Anderson.

Jason is survived by his parents; sisters, Gail Parks and husband Ricky of Yadkinville, Penny Cochran and husband, Larry of North Wilkesboro; brothers, Tim Anderson and Megan Hicks of Denver NC, Dalton Anderson and wife, Anne of North Wilkesboro and many nieces and nephews.

Private service will be held at a later date.

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

Lucille Chambers, 88

Lucille Elledge Chambers, age 88, of Morganton, formerly of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the home of her daughter.

She was born August 17, 1930 in Wilkes County to Ransom and Alice Monday Elledge. Lucille was a member of Hinshaw Street Church of God and served in the ministry with her husband Luther. Lucille enjoyed cooking for the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren and had a servant's heart. She was a member of the Pink Ladies and of the Ladies Aullixary of Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Chambers was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Luther Lee Chambers; daughter, Margaret Kirk; and brothers, Rufus, Kenneth, and Kermit Elledge.

Surviving are her daughter, Karen Adams and husband Terry of Morganton; brother, Richard Elledge of Wilkesboro; son-in-law, Sam Kirk of Columbus, Ohio; sisters, Frances Boyles of Winston Salem, Barbara Miles of Hays, Billie Jean Stamp and Ellie Cox both of Winston Salem; five grandchildren, Samuel Kirk III and wife Josephine, Sara Kirk Davis and husband Will, Gabriel Kirk all of Columbus, Ohio, Katie Adams, Abigail Adams both of Morganton; and great grandchildren, Annie, Samuel, Violet, Devon, Wyatt and Simon.

Funeral service was February 8, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Howard Dailey, Rev. Aaron Powers, Rev. Sara Kirk, Rev. Terry Adams and Rev. Karen Adams officiating. Burial was held in Mountlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carolina Caring Hospice, 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658 or to Hinshaw Street Church of God. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

Thomas Reeves

Mr. Thomas Leon Reeves, age 85 of McGrady passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Services were held February 4, at Stony Fork Baptist Church.

Mr. Reeves was born August 5, 1933 in Tampa, FL to William John and Geneva Pelham Reeves. He was a member of Stony Fork Baptist Church and served in the United States Navy. He was a retired truck driver.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife; Geneva Reeves.

He is survived by two sons; Fred Reeves of Zephyrhills, FL and Brent Reeves and wife Michelle of Floral City, FL, four step-daughters; Freda Cox and husband Richard of McGrady, Sandra Miller and husband Casey of Deep Gap, Lesia Sanwald and husband Mark of Taylorsville and Smiley Greene and husband Mike of Deep Gap, eighteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren and one brother; Julian Cross of Zephyrhills, FL.

Marsha Walsh

Marsha Alexander Walsh, of Wilkesboro, passed away peacefully Friday, February 1, 2019. She was born on July 30, 1945 in Watauga County to J.K. Parker Jr. and Daisy Davenport Parker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Dean Clinton Walsh.

Marsha is survived by her two children, Susan Barker and husband Steve, of Myrtle Beach, SC, and George Alexander and wife Amy, of Snoqualmie, WA; grandchildren Abby Alexander and Jacob Alexander; sister, Helen Gebhardt and husband Dave, of Jamestown, NC; brothers, J.K. "Butch" Parker III and wife Jane, of Boone NC, and John "Johnny" S. Parker and wife Gayle, of High Point, NC; stepchildren, Kendra Espenshade and husband Dave, Dean Clinton Walsh Jr. "Dusty" and wife Melissa, and Katheryn Walsh.

Marsha graduated from high school in Watauga County. She earned a Master of Arts degree in Rehabilitation Psychology from Appalachian State University and spent most of her adult life working in the mental health field helping others. She enjoyed her career so much that she made many friends in Vocational Rehabilitation offices across all of North Carolina. Her family and friends were very important to her and she loved them all very much. Her children remember her as a constant source of strength and encouragement. She was a devoted sports fan and enjoyed watching college basketball. As well as being an animal lover, she was passionate about supporting projects for the improvement of the lives of Native Americans. Marsha was an active and dedicated member of Moravian Falls Baptist Church and loved her church family.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Moravian Falls Baptist Church Benally's Fund for the Navajo, or to the Moravian Falls Baptist Church music fund. P.O. Box 188, Moravian Falls, NC 28654.

The family would like to thank all of those who cared for her during her final days, especially her dear friends Carol Phipps, and Nancy and Freddy Sizemore, who extended much needed love and support.

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