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Jan. 25, 2017: Obituaries

Albert Pilkenton, 69

Albert Junior "June" Pilkenton, age 69, of Wilkesboro, died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at his home. He was born February 25, 1947 in Wilkes County to Albert and Minnie Broyhill Brown Pilkenton. He was a member of Mt. Caramel Baptist Church. Mr. Pilkenton was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and three sisters.

Surviving are his children, Gary Pilkenton (Tammy) of Wilkesboro, Tammy Johnson (Clint) of Boomer, Michelle Smithey of Roaring River, Christina Teague (Gary) of North Wilkesboro; and siblings, Ed Pilkenton, Sue Shumate, Zella Barringer, Carolyn Pennell; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be private. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.co

Sylvia Johnson, 97

Mrs. Sylvia Mae Love Johnson, age 97 of Union Grove, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at her home.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 Wednesday, January 25th, 2017 at Mt. View Cemetery in the Windy Gap Community with Rev. Joey Campbell officiating.

Mrs. Johnson was born January 9th, 1920 in Wilkes County to Nervia H. Love. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. View Baptist Church in Windy Gap.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her first husband; C.J. “Lummie” Johnson, her second husband; Silas Johnson, a daughter; Joan Nicholson and husband Bill, a son; Lee Johnson, three grandchildren; Michael Johnson, Judith Johnson and Tina J. Shumaker, four sisters; Dorothy L. Johnson, Vera Love, Cordia Love and Celia L. Spicer, four brothers Lellar Love, Leonard Love, Elbert Love and Ray Love.

She is survived by three sons; Doug Johnson and wife Geneva of Hays, Jesse Johnson and Larry Johnson of North Wilkesboro, Daughter in law; Brenda Johnson of Union Grove, two step Daughters; Betty Withers and husband Bill of Greensboro and Geraldean Frye of Wilkesboro, grandchildren; Don (Pam) Nicholson, Pam (Joey) Campbell, Jeff Johnson, Jan (Donald) Campbell, Reggie (LuAnn) Johnson, Craig Johnson, Cheryl (Jeff) Styers, Michelle Johnson, Travis Johnson, Jared Johnson, twenty one great grandchildren and 24 great-great grandchildren and a sister; Lacie L. Joyner.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Johnson, Reggie Johnson, Craig Johnson, Jared Johnson, Travis Campbell and Mack Campbell.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Gideons International, PO Box 323 Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

William Grimes, 89

William Robert "Rob" Grimes, age 89, of North Wilkesboro, died Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Wilkes Senior Village. He was born September 25, 1927 in Wilkes County to James Horton and Julie Baugess Grimes. Mr. Grimes was a World War II US Air Force Veteran. He was a former member of Trinity Fellowship Church and a commission agent for Exxon LP Gas for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy Grimes; brothers, Brantford Grimes, Chester Grimes, Dean Grimes, James Grimes Cliff Grimes, and sisters, Bertha Walker, Lena Spears and Pearl Byrd.

Surviving are his daughter, Brenda C. Huffman and husband Dennis of North Wilkesboro; brothers, R.G. Grimes and wife Carlotta of Hiddenite; sister, Barbara Bumgarner of Boomer; three grandchildren, Brian S. Massengill and wife Shannon of Wilkesboro, Renee Ryan and husband Jeff of Littleton, Colorado, John Paul Massengill of Akron, Ohio; and great grandchildren, Ivy Massengill, Kelly Ryan, Coleman Ryan, Sydney Massengill and Lane Massengill.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Leon Church officiating. Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 will follow in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 6:00 until 8:00 Wednesday night. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Health and Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruby Norman, 81

Mrs. Ruby Norman, 81, of Wilkesboro, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017.

Ruby was born on Monday, March 18, 1935 in Wilkes County to Rev. Dewey Foster and Stacy Williams Foster.

Ruby is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, JR Foster, Fair Foster and sister, Sarah Whitlock.

Ruby is survived by daughter, Katherine Norman-Johnson and husband, Johnny of Wilkesboro; sons, John A. Norman III of Wilkesboro, James A. Norman and wife, Bobba of Hays, William S. Norman and wife, Pennie of Wilkesboro; sisters, Betty Brown and husband, Bruce of North Wilkesboro, Ann Elledge of Wilkesboro, Kathleen Miller of State Road, Vertie Presley of North Wilkesboro; brother, Rev. Roy Foster and wife, Virginia of Cricket; grandchildren, Johnathan Norman and wife, Lindsay of Rome, Ga, Stacy Katherine Johnson of Wilkesboro, Holly Danielle Norman of North Wilkesboro, Shannon Nicole Norman and Max Bochacki of Asheville and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church of Wilkesboro. Rev. Ann Dieterle will be officiating. Burial will follow the funeral in the church cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be given to Pruitt Hospice, 902 S Street, N.Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or www.relayforlife.org.

Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com

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

Isabella Gibbs, 84

Miss Isabella Frances Gibbs, 84, daughter of the late Isabella Gamble Gibbs and Robert Shuford Gibbs of North Wilkesboro, NC, died Friday, January 20th, 2017 at Elkin Assisted Living, Elkin, NC.

Memorial services was held January 23rd, at North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Benton J. Trawick officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Church Fellowship Hall. A private graveside service was held at Mountlawn Memorial Park, North Wilkesboro, NC.

Miss Gibbs was born in Hendersonville, NC, November 11, 1932. Her family later moved to North Wilkesboro, NC. Miss Gibbs graduated from North Wilkesboro High School, won an Art Scholarship to Maryville College. She was a lifetime member of the North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church, a faithful member of the church choir and Women’s Circle. She was a Girl Scout, Girl Scout Troop leader and a G.S. Camp Arts and Crafts Counselor working often with her Mother, Mrs. Isabella G. Gibbs. Miss Gibbs worked at Bonanza Restaurant for a number of years. She helped her Dad, Robert S. Gibbs for several years in the Wilkes County Workshop for the Handicapped. She enjoyed making ceramics in her basement Art Studio. She made some dresses for her sister. She enjoyed baking, reading and listening to music. She loved sending and receiving greeting cards of all kinds. She loved people and loved her Lord.

She is survived by three siblings. Dr. John Gamble Gibbs (Nancy) Park Rapids, Minnesota; Roberta Gibbs Pafford (Gordon Kendall) Gallatin, TN; Mary Gibbs Manwaring (Kenney) Hiawassee, GA. Adopted sister, Sara A. Dixon, Asheville, NC; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

She has two deceased brothers, Robert Gibbs, Jr., Hendersonville, NC Cemetery; and Dr. Hyatt M. Gibbs, Tucson, Arizona.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church 804 E Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, Girl Scouts of the USA, Fund Development PO Box 5046, New York, NY 10087-5046 or Wake Forest Care at Home Hospice, 126 Executive Drive Suite 110, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Garland Gilbert Stone, 75

Garland Gilbert Stone, age 75, of North Wilkesboro, died Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. He was born March 9, 1941 in Wilkes County to Shirley and Angie Leitha Absher Stone. Mr. Stone was preceded in death by his parents; step father, Billy Wray Cauthren; brother, Dwight Stone; and sister, Margaret Brown.

Surviving are his sons, Rodney Stone and wife Karen of North Wilkesboro, Maurice Stone and wife Rebecca of Redding, Pennsylvania; brother, Steven Stone and wife Kay of North Wilkesboro; grandchild, Derrick Perry; great grandchild, Natalie Perry; and half-brother, Anthony Bruce "Tony" Cauthren of North Wilkesboro;

Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 23, 2017 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Arvil Perry officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wake Forest Health and Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

Connie Robinson, 86

Mr. Connie Robinson, age 86 of Moravian Falls, passed away Friday, January 20th, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Funeral services were held January 23rd, 2017 at Bethany Baptist Church, Brushy Mountain Community, with Rev. Roger Elmore and Rev. Chad Hendren officiating. Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 Honor Guard, will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Robinson was born September 30, 1930 in Wilkes County to Mansfield Vance and Charlotte Lowe Robinson. He was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in the Korean War. Connie was a charter member of the Brushy Mtn. Fire Department, a member of Bethany Baptist Church, former member of Brushy Mtn. Ruritan Club where he helped organize the Brushy Mtn. Apple Festival, served on the board of BB&T Bank and was the owner of Big R Orchards.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter; Pamela Anne Robinson, three sisters; Dot Marlow, Lucille Prevatt and Kathleen McKeown and four brothers; Ed Robinson, Kent Robinson, Ross Robinson and Ralph Robinson

He is survived by his wife; Linda Davis Robinson of the home, a son; Scott A. Robinson and wife Angie of Moravian Falls and a daughter; Teresa R. Jennings and husband Andrew of Hickory, five grandchildren; Erica Jennings, Davis Jennings, Christopher Jennings, Avery Kate Robinson and Luke Robinson.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church, 7930 Brushy Mtn. Road, Moravian Falls, NC 28654.

Majorine Cockerham, 83

Majorine Bumgarner Cockerham, age 83, of Wilkesboro, died Friday, January 20, 2017 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. She was born October 15, 1933 in Wilkes County to Conard and Ethel Bowlin Bumgarner. Mrs. Cockerham was a member of Second Street Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Earsie Raydell Canter; and granddaughter, Tricia Brown Porter.

Surviving are her daughters, Tammy McGlamery and husband Danny of Millers Creek, Reanee Brown and husband Donald of Purlear; her son, Dale Hall and wife Bessie Diane of Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Sandy Brown-Eller of Purlear, Justin McGlamery and wife Tiffany of Monroe, Michelle Riddle and husband Roger of North Wilkesboro, Melissa Lofgren of North Wilkesboro, McKenna Eller of North Wilkesboro; great grandchildren, Tiffany Jones and husband E.J. of Georgia, Zach Eller and wife Hope and Heaven Eller all of North Wilkesboro, Allexis Porter of Georgia, Mercedes Porter of Purlear, Camden McGlamery and Colby Malone both of Monroe, Kolton Riddle and Levi Riddle both of North Wilkesboro, Tequlia Boykin and Derrick Anderson both of Purlear, Tommy Lofgren, Summer Lofgren, Melinda Lofgren and Dalton Lofgren all of North Wilkesboro; great great grandchildren, Tesla Jones of Georgia, Trenton Anderson of Purlear.

Funeral service was held January 22, at Second Street Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Dillard and Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery on Pads Road. The family will receive friends at Second Street Baptist Church from 1:00 until 2:00 on Sunday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Second Street Baptist Church, 510 D Street, North Wilkesboro or to Calvary Baptist Church, 1624 Pads Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Irene Royal Darnell, 82

Irene Royal Darnell, age 82, of North Wilkesboro, died Thursday, January 19, 2017 at her home. She was born March 30, 1934 in Wilkes County to Malissa Royal Brown. Ms. Darnell attended Harvest Time Ministries. She was preceded in death by her mother; son, Jay Anthony "Tony" Royal; sisters, Charmie Cleary, Pauline Roten and Ruby Sharpe; brother, Otis Dewitt Ellis and special nephew, Cameron Brown.

Surviving are her daughters, Diane Johnson of Wilkesboro, Lynn Harris of Ronda, Pat Limberg and husband Dale of Millers Creek, Cindy Dancy and husband Michael of North Wilkesboro; her son, Frank Royal of North Wilkesboro; brothers, Leonard Brown of Manassas, Virginia, Jay Brown of Mulberry, Press Brown of Wilbar, Ray Brown of Wilkesboro; nine grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mark Sharpe and Rev. Keith Lyon officiating. Burial will follow in Scenic Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 1:00 until 2:00 on Sunday, prior to the service. The family has requested no food and no flowers. Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Garden Christian Children's Home, PO Box 2777, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Janice Turbeville, 59

Mrs. Janice Poteat Turbeville, age 59 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, January 19th ,2017 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. Janice fought a long hard battle with cancer for five years.

A Memorial Service will be held 7:00 PM Monday, January 23rd, 2017 at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Ken Pardue and Rev. Dennis Murphy officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 prior to the service at the church.

Janice was born September 21st, 1957 in Wilkes County to Thomas “Jack” Poteat, Jr. and wife Mishia Ann Williams Poteat. She had a sweet- sweet spirt of love and compassion for the many people she came in contact with. She volunteered many years with the American Red Cross. Janice was a coordinator of the Food Pantry at Antioch Baptist Church, where she was a member. She chose to donate her body to medical science in order to help others.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Donald Turbeville.

She is survived by a brother; Todd Poteat and wife Michelle of Moravian Falls, two sisters; Linda Macemore and husband Monroe of North Wilkesboro and Karen Bolin and husband Robbie of Millers Creek, Nieces; Shay Poteat, Elle Norman, Lauren Macemore, Nephews; Jason Macemore, Jamye Macemore, Steven Lyon, Joseph Church, Luke Macemore, Charlie Macemore and Liam Norman. Her fury friends; Sandy, Daisy, Buttons and Pepper.

The family will meet at the home of her sister, Linda Macemore.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church Food Pantry, 1298 Antioch Church Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

We wish to thank the Woltz Hospice Home Staff and Dr. Kinsley for all the special care they have shown to the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant. com.

Esther Blackburn, 83

Mrs. Esther Rhoades Blackburn, age 83 of Hays, widow of Rev. Rex Buford Blackburn, passed away Wednesday, January 18th, 2017 at her home.

Funeral services were held January 22, 2017 at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Donnie Shumate officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery

Mrs. Blackburn was born January 30, 1933 in Wilkes County to Philo Columbus and Chariety Lou Mary Rhoades. She was retired from Bassett Walker. Mrs. Blackburn was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters; Olgia Adams, Elsie Myers and Margie Bowers and three brothers; Olen Rhoades, Arnold Rhoades and Clyde Rhoades.

She is survived by a son; Mark Blackburn and wife Robin of Wilkesboro, a daughter; Cathy Blackburn Jones and husband Eddie of Hays, one grandson and a brother; Gilmer Rhoades of North Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Pruitt Health Hospice 902 West D Street Suite B, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Betty Roberts, 80

Mrs. Betty Jean Mathis Roberts, age 80 wife of Samuel Smith Roberts of North Wilkesboro passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Cranberry Baptist Church with Rev. Victor Church and Bro. William Souther officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:30 PM Friday evening at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Roberts was born November 23, 1936 in Wilkes County to Gordon Daniel and Gradie Blanche Henderson Mathis. She worked for the Wilkes County Board of Education and was a member of Cranberry Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister; Ona Mathis Burris, and two brothers; Dale Mathis and Gordon “John,O” Mathis.

She is survived by her husband; Samuel Smith Roberts of the home, two daughters; Jennifer Mathis and husband Mark of Roaring River, Tina Parker and husband Tim of North Wilkesboro, five grandchildren; Travis Parker and wife DeAnna, Mason Mathis, Taylor Parker, Jenelle Paige Mathis, Teanna Parker and one great grandchild; Tinley Parker, five sisters; Toby Call and husband Sanford of Wilkesboro, Irene Amos of Indiana, Erma Everhart of Winston-Salem, Katie Inscore of North Wilkesboro, Geraldine Nicks and husband Louie of Advance and two brothers; Lynn Mathis and wife Elaine of North Wilkesboro and Reid Mathis and wife Rose of North Wilkesboro.

Pallbearers will be: Travis Parker, Mason Mathis, Taylor Parker, Gregg Inscore, J.D. Burris and Dennis Mathis.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Ronald McDonald House, 419 S. Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.

Eller Royal, 69

Mrs. Eller Marlene Griffin Royal, 69, of Millers Creek, passed away on Tuesday January 18, 2017.

Eller was born on Thursday February 13, 1947 in Wilkes to Forrester S. Griffin and Lillian Flowerbelle Adams.

Eller is preceded in death by her parents, husband Cecil Maynard Finney, brother Jerry Griffin, sisters, Berniece Pennington and Bernice” Bernie” Morton.

Eller is survived by her daughter Patricia Garris and husband, Billy of Hays, son Jeff Finney and wife Kristina of Millers Creek, sisters Jessie Canter and husband, Nicky of Taylorsville, Betty Nelson and husband, James of Hays, brother HD Morton and wife, Wanda of Mulberry and 5 grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City OK, or the American Heart Association 7029 Albert Pick Rd Ste. 200 Greensboro NC 27409.

Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com

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

Dorine Burchette, 91

Mrs. Dorine Alice Clark Burchette, age 91 of Moravian Falls, wife of Claude Burchette, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at her home.

Funeral services was held January 20, 20 at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Glen Moore officiating. Burial will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park.

Mrs. Burchette was born June 24, 1925 in Caledonia, VT to Charles E. and Mildred Fitchett Clark.

She was a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church. Mrs. Burchette was a retired Insurance Agent.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons; Wallace Eugene and David Lawrence Bryer and eleven brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years; Claude of the home, three daughters; Millie Chancellor and husband William of MA, Sandra Carr and husband Tommy of Hays, Sheila Broyhill and husband Tim of North Wilkesboro, one son; Dennis Burchette of Moravian Falls, eleven grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Larry Hendren, Sr., 68

Mr. Larry Eugene Hendren, Sr, age 68 of North Wilkesboro passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Funeral services will be private. Burial with military honors by Post 1142 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard.

Mr. Hendren was born October 19, 1948 in Wilkes County to Roy Ernest and Hazel Johnson Hendren. He worked for Modern Globe before retiring from the Department of Transportation and was a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father; Roy Ernest Hendren and one brother; Eddie Hendren.

He is survived by his mother; Hazel Johnson Hendren of North Wilkesboro, two daughters; Beth Huffman and husband Zack of North Wilkesboro, Melissa Hendren, one son; Larry Eugene “L.J.” Hendren, Jr. of North Wilkesboro, three grandchildren; Paisley Huffman, Maci Huffman, Linley Huffman, three sisters; Shirley Walsh and husband Larry of Boomer, Barbara Jean Brown and husband Kenneth of Wilkesboro, Kathy Harris and husband Robert of Ferguson and three brothers; E.J. Hendren of Wilkesboro, Gary Hendren of Moravian Falls and Terry Hendren and wife Donna of Moravian Falls.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Liberty Baptist Church, 11409 Brushy Mtn. Road, Moravian Falls, NC 28654.

Alma Moody, 94

Mrs. Alma Pearl Johnson Moody, age 94 of Wilkesboro passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at the home of her niece Susan Combs.

Funeral Service were held January 20, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Eddie Tharpe officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery in Windy Gap Community.

Mrs. Moody was born December 3, 1922 in Wilkes County to G.W. “Henry” and Pearl Henderson Johnson. She was a homemaker and caregiver.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters; Margaret, Mildred and Lucy and five brothers; George, Don, Darrell, Eugene and Harold.

She is survived by one sister; Ruth J. Bryan of Wilkesboro and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ruby Pardue Blackburn Adult Day Care, PO Box 984, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

Infant Natalie Rose Key

Infant Natalie Rose Key, of North Wilkesboro, died Monday, January 16, 2017 at her home. She was born October 27, 2016 in Wilkes County to Chad Matthew Key and Fancy Faye Spears. Natalie was preceded in death by her maternal grandparent, Frankie Spears and paternal grandparent, Elaine Adams.

In addition to her parents, surviving are her sister, Caige Elaine Key and twin sister, Zahrina Faye Key all of the home; and grandma, Ercella Roberts.

Graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Scenic Memorial Gardens with Rev. Jim Gore officiating. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Emery Eller, 85

Mr. Emery Carson Eller, Jr., age 85 of Taylorsville passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at Catawba Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were held 2 January 19, 2017 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church in Taylorsville with Rev. Allen Fox officiating. Burial with Funeral Honors by the United States Marine Corps and Chapter 84 of Disabled American Veterans was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Eller was born June 9, 1931 in Ashe County to Emery Carson, Sr. and Goldie Wiles Eller. He was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church and retired from Schneider Mills.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Alice Bumgarner Eller, and step-daughter; Ruth Ann Bumgarner Bost.

He is survived by one son; Ricky Carson Eller and wife Teresa of North Wilkesboro, two sisters; Frances Laws and Wave Marsh both of North Wilkesboro, two brothers; Frank Eller and wife Nancy of North Wilkesboro and Joe Eller and wife Janet of Wilkesboro and one step-grandson; Jonathan Fox.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist church, 4710 All Healing Springs Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681.

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