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Jan. 9, 2019: Obituaries

Linda Wood, 76

Mrs. Linda Sue Minton Wood age 76 of Purlear, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services were January 7, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Donnie Shumate officiating. Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park.

Mrs. Wood was born September 25, 1942 in Wilkes County to James Harley and Margie Haley Bauguss Minton. She retired from Winn Dixie after 30 years of service as the Deli Manager.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands; Jerry Franklin Byrd and James Bruce Wood, a step daughter; Teresa Byrd and two brothers; Donald Minton and Daniel "Dan" Minton.

She is survived by two daughters; Annette Welborn and husband Junior of Purlear and April Faw and husband Steve of Wilkesboro, a stepson; Frank Byrd of North Wilkesboro, three grandchildren; Hunter Welborn, Grayson Faw and Duncan Faw, a sister; Louise Johnston (Butch) of Piney Creek and three brothers; Jimmy Minton (Linda) of North Wilkesboro, Robert Minton (Lois) of Millers Creek and Steve Minton (Nancy) of Millers Creek.

Pallbearers were Mike Minton, Jackie Minton, Greg Johnston, Brian Minton, Brad Minton and Josh Minton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Samaritans Purse PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607.

Tony Spicer, 59

Tony Wayne Spicer, age 59, of Hays, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

He was born January 26, 1959 in Surry County to Barney Lee and Ruth Lowe Spicer. He attended of Crossfire Baptist Church. Mr. Spicer was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are his daughters, Toni Makisha Stamper and husband Rodney of Rock Creek, Cassandra Hammond and husband Daniel of Hays; sisters, Kathy Lane of Roaring River, Barbara Jordan and husband Larry, Rebecca Dowell and husband Kermit all of North Wilkesboro, Betty Smithey and husband Gary of Moravian Falls, Carolyn Souther and husband Michael of Union Grove, brother, Tommy Spicer of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Jared Ball, Ariana Stamper both of Rock Creek, Zac sheets of North Wilkesboro, Alley King and husband Steven of Taylorsville, Danielle Hammond and Cheyenne Hammond both of Hays.

Memorial service was January 7, at Crossfire United Methodist Church with Rev. Ronnie Gregory and Pastor Jerry Rogers officiating.

Flowers will accepted or memorials may be made to Catherine H. Barber Homeless Shelter, 86 Sparta, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Sylvia Smithey, 88

Mrs. Sylvia Estelle Fletcher Smithey "Sib", age 88 of Moravian Falls, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Wilkes Senior Village.

Funeral services were January 6, at Cub Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Sampson and Rev. Ronnie Millsaps officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Smithey was born January 23, 1930 in Wilkes County to Rufus Talmadge and Bertha Elvira Rhodes Fletcher. She retired from Schneider Mills and was a member of Cub Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ralph Smithey, a grandchild; Anthony Wayne Smithey, two sisters; Hazel Burgess and Lula Mae Klutz and three brothers; Guy Fletcher, Bruce Fletcher and John Henry Fletcher.

She is survived by five sons; Larry Smithey (Gail) of North Myrtle Beach, SC, Gary Smithey (Betty) of Moravian Falls , Barry Smithey (Suzanne) of Jackson Springs NC, Cary Smithey (Rusty) of Kernersville, NC and Kenneth Smithey (Vicky) of Moravian Falls, eleven grandchildren; Lisa Payne, Crystal Smithey, Kimberly Smithey, Amanda Yavorsky, Keith Smithey, Erin Salkowitz, Alisha Smithey, Heather Smithey, Adam Smithey, Katie Smithey and Megan Smithey, eight great grandchildren; Tommy Lee Sellar, Bailey Payne, Abigail Payne, Savannah Smithey, Noah Rensing, Kayden Smithey, Caitlyn Salkowitz and Shelby Lynn Smithey, a sister; Fern Duncan and husband Bob of Moravian Falls and two brothers; Gene Fletcher of Wilkesboro and Ralph Fletcher and wife June of Moravian Falls.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Cub Creek Baptist Church PO Box 86, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Mamie Tedder, 88

Mrs. Mamie Ladd Tedder, age 88 of Moravian Falls, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Caldwell Hospice in Lenoir.

Funeral services were January 6, at Liberty Baptist Church located at 145 Trails End Road, Moravian Falls with Rev. Billy Felts, Rev. Jonah Parker and Rev. Randy Campbell officiating. Burial was in Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Tedder was born April 15, 1930 in Yadkin County to Jonah and Lillian Campbell Ladd. She was "Granny" to everyone and an active member of Liberty Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arlin C. Tedder; a daughter, Linda Tedder Parker; a sister, Nellie Hudspeth and five brothers: Claude, Paul, Robie, Roger, and William Ladd.

She is survived by two grandchildren: Christy Parker of Sugar Grove and Darron Parker and wife, Jessica of Moravian Falls, and two great grandchildren: Ty Parker and Zoey Parker. She is also survived by a brother, James Ladd and wife Lena of Union Grove.

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

Betty Adams, 76

Betty Elaine Minton Adams, age 76, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at her home. She was born May 28, 1942 in Wilkes County to Richard and Vena Osborne Minton. Mrs. Adams was a dedicated member of Hillside Baptist Church for 43 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Wallace Harvey Adams, Surviving are her son, Billy Dale Adams and wife Connie of Statesville; daughter, Sabrina A. Jones of Statesville; brother, Richard "Ricky" Minton, Jr. of Wilkesboro; sisters, June Bumgarner, Jane Canter, Kaye Rogers, Rachel Elledge all of Wilkesboro; son-in-law, Larry Jones of Statesville; grandchildren, Brandi Dean and husband Bryan, Brittney Kerley and husband Justin, Christy Skeens, Jasmine Mash and husband Aaron, Tyler Proffitt, Alexis Proffitt all of Statesville; great grandchildren, Micah Jones, Noah Poole, Aliyah, Ashlynn, Jaida, Brylee, Pyper, and Van Dean.

Funeral service was January 7, at Hillside Baptist Church in Statesville with Pastor Fred Shoemaker and Pastor Barbara Bunton officiating. Burial followed in Gordon Baptist Church Cemetery in North Wilkesboro.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Betty Hardison, 83

Mrs. Betty Salre McBride Hardison, age 83 died Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in the Curis Nursing Home in Wilkesboro, NC.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Casey Walker officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 PM prior to the service at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home.

She was born in Ronda, NC on December 16, 1935 to the late Artis Gentry and Ella Elizabeth McBride. She attended Lincoln Heights High School and retired from the furniture industry. Before her illness, Betty loved to travel. She was filled with compassion and interest in others. Betty made friends easily and maintained contact with many. She was a member of Mountain Valley Missionary Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Jackie Hardison, a sister; Laura M. McBride and a brother; Raymond Hague.

Mrs. Hardison is survived by her son; Lester Butch and wife Pamela McBride of Ronda, three grandchildren; Trevor Carson, Lolita Carmichael and Lester Bridgette Jones, a great grandchild; Dallas Wylene Carson, a sister; Barbara Sexton of Waldorf, MD and like a sister; Penelope (Pat) Sales of Walkertown, and three brothers; Artis Clemons McBride of Columbus, OH, Robert Hague and wife Louise of Ronda and Spencer Sales and wife Florence of Evanston, IL and a host of nieces and nephews.

A Special Thanks to Ellis and Karen McBride.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care, 401 Technology Lane, Suite 200 Mt. Airy, NC 27030.

Genevieve Turner, 90

Genevieve G. Turner, age 90, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Wilkes Senior Village. She was born May 30, 1928 in Wilkes County to Hamilton and Jennie Kilby Turner.

Mrs. Turner was a member of Mountain Valley Baptist Church and was previously employed for 15 years with Wilkes Senior Center as a receptionist.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband's, Paris Kilby and Cyrus Shumate; sisters, Pauline Kilby and Ruby Lynn; two half-sisters; and two half-brothers.

Surviving are her niece, Carolyn Stoker and husband Dale of Hickory; special nieces, Laura Andrews and husband Brian, Jane Nichols and husband Allen all of Boomer; special nephew, Andy Stoker and wife Cacey of Hickory; other nieces and nephews.

Graveside service was January 5, at Mountain Valley Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Scott Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Baptist Church, 1264 Mtn. Valley Church Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Vickie Torrence, 61

Vickie Roxanne McCarter Torrence, age 61, of North Wilkesboro, passed away surrounded by her family Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional Center. She was born March 11, 1957 in Wilkes County to Jimmie Pressley and Hazel Lena Flinchum McCarter.

Vickie enjoyed attending church, the beach, plants and flowers, singing, observing nature and loved talking to people. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Jacqueline McCarter and a brother, David McCarter.

Surviving are her husband, Dennis Torrence, and a son, Nathan Torrence of North Wilkesboro. Also surviving are her siblings, Ella Mae Sparks and husband Linvel of Traphill, Jim W. McCarter, Sr., Steve McCarter, Jeannie Woodie and husband Charles, Debbie M. Johnson all of North Wilkesboro, Richard McCarter of Taylorsville, and Rita Shepherd and husband Michael of North Wilkesboro.

Funeral service was January 4, at Calvary Baptist Church on Pads Road with Rev. Christopher Shumate, Rev. Kenny Anderson and Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1624 Pads Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Kimberly Byrd, 57

Kimberly Gilreath Byrd, age 57, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional Center. She was born June 22, 1961 in Wilkes County to Hoyle and Alma Dancy Gilreath. Kimberly was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Charles Gilreath; and sister, Jane owens.

Surviving are her husband, Charles Keith Byrd; son, Brandon Keith Byrd and wife April of Millers Creek; daughter, Megan Marie Byrd of North Wilkesboro; granddaughter, Kyra Rose Byrd; step grandchildren, Derek and Kobe Pennington; brothers, Rev. Jimmy Gilreath and wife Margie of Hays, Jerry Gilreath and wife Virginia, William Gilreath and wife Kay all of North Wilkesboro; sisters, Debbie Bowers and husband Mike, Pattie Gilreath Royal all of North Wilkesboro.

Funeral service was January 6, 2019 at Victory Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Pruitt officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Miller Funeral Service to help assist with funeral expenses.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Pallbearers were David Byrd, Matthew Byrd, Andrew Byrd, Phillip Royal, Brandon Byrd and Derrick Bell.

Annie Handy, 77

Annie Marie Absher Handy, age 77, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at her home. She was born July 2, 1941 in Wilkes County to Hansel and Maude Vannoy Absher. Ms. Handy was a member of Round Mtn. Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; three children, Ricky Vance Handy, Deborah Diane Bentley, Lisa Anne Handy; brother, Kenneth Absher; and sister, Edith Carol Norris.

Surviving are her daughters, Kathy Huffman and husband Michael of Wilkesboro, Mary Handy of Hickory; brother, Bob Absher and wife Beverly of Moravian Falls; nine grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was January 5, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sherrill Wellborn officiating. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 2361, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Hazel Johnson Hendren

Mrs. Hazel Johnson Hendren, age 92 of Moravian Falls passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at Wilkes Senior Village.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Felts, Rev. Clyde Holleman, Rev. Eddie tharpe, Rev. Randy Campbell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM prior to the service at the church.

Mrs. Hendren was born December 11, 1926. She was a homemaker and a member of Liberty Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Roy Ernest Hendren, two sons; Eddie Wayne Hendren and Larry Eugene Hendren.

She is survived by three daughters; Shirley Walsh and husband Larry of Boomer, Barbara Jean Brown and husband Kenneth of Wilkesboro, Kathy Harris and husband Robert of Ferguson, a daughter-in-law; Sandra "Sis" Hendren, three sons; E.J. Hendren of Wilkesboro, Gary Hendren of Moravian Falls and Terry Hendren and wife Donna of Moravian Falls, seventeen grandchildren; Rodney Walsh and wife Jodi, Jody Walsh and wife Megan, Sandra Hendren, John Hendren and wife Nena, Melissa Hendren, Beth Huffman and husband Zach, L.J. Hendren, Jr., Amy Riddle, Kendra Dietrich and husband Steve, Scottie Brown and wife Christy, Josh Brown and wife Jessica, Devin Harris and wife Sarah, Melissa Brady and husband Patrick, Tabitha Taylor and husband Curtis, Michael Wayne Hendren, Jenna Cox and husband Luke, Cameron Hendren, thirty-four great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, a niece; Tersa Owens and husband Keith and a nephew; Phillip Carter.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Mrs. Gwendolyn White, 11409 Brushy Mtn. Road, Moravian Falls, NC 28654

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

Joey Lee Call, age 59

Joey Lee Call, age 59, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, December 31, 2018 at his home. He was born September 10, 1959 in Wilkes County to Clarence James and Della Elizabeth Transeau Call. Mr. Call loved to fish, work with electronics; and play music on the guitar and piano. Joey was preceded in death by his father; brother, Danny Call; and sister, Sandra Call.

Surviving are his wife, Lesa Joines Call; son, Joshua Lee Call of the home; his mother, Della Transeau Call of North Wilkesboro; sister, Patricia Billings and husband Dennis of Wilkesboro; brothers, Johnny Call and wife Mary of Wilkesboro, Jeff Call and wife Norma of North Wilkesboro; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Miller Funeral Chapel. 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. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

Garvey Shepherd, age 82

Garvey Shepherd, age 82, of Hays, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at his home. He was born July 18, 1936 in Wilkes County to Amos and Vertie Brooks Shepherd. He was number 10 of 12 siblings. Garvey was a Faithful member of Little Mountain Baptist Church and a Deacon for 43 years. Garvey was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing; and gardening, while being at peace in his Lord's creation. Mr. Shepherd was retired from Greene Brothers Furniture. Mr. Shepherd was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Cora Benge, Bertha McCann, Leona Billings, Mary Templeton Parks, Lura Pardue and Ruby Spicer; brothers, Homer Shepherd, Charlie Shepherd, Wallace Shepherd and Ivan Shepherd.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Jones Shepherd; his children, Darrell Shepherd and wife Gail, Donna McManus and husband Rodney all of Hays, Mark Shepherd and wife Tammie of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Eric Shepherd and wife Kim, Jason Shepherd and Amber Walls, Rev. Ronnie McManus and wife Tracee, Clint McManus and wife Rachel, Tiffany Shepherd, Daniel Shepherd; ten great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; and sister, Mable Brann of Reidsville.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Little Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie McManus, Rev. Brian Mathis, Rev. Cheslie Johnson and Rev. Joey McClure officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. Richard Reavis and Rev. Steven Shumate officiating. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday night. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Little Mountain Fellowship Building c/o Eric Shepherd, 913 Mann Harrold Road, Hays, NC 28635 or to Mountain Valley Hospice, 688 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to

www.millerfuneralservice.com

Pallbearers will be grandchildren and great grandchildren, Jason Shepherd, Eric Shepherd, Daniel Shepherd, Lance McManus, Rodney McManus, Clint McManus. Honorary pallbearers will be Ethan McManus, Eli Shepherd and Caleb McManus.

Ivory (Junior) Miles

Ivory (Junior) Miles, better known as June, age 85, of Hays, passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 at Wilkes Senior Village. He was born October 3, 1933 in Wilkes County to Charles and Nona Harrold Miles. Mr. Miles was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Hays. He was the young peoples' Sunday School teacher for several years. He was retired from American Drew Furniture and Key City Furniture. Junior was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Catherine Miller Miles; sister, Rosalee Myers; brother-in-law, John Myers; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Otto and Mamie Miller.

Surviving are his nephew, Gary Myers and wife Judy of Hays; great niece, Julie Call of Hays; cousins, Irene Sebastian and Vetra Sebastian both of Hays; sister and brother-in-law, David and Bernice Osborne of Greenville, South Carolina; nephew, Steve Osborne of South Carolina; and several other cousins.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Julius Blevins and Rev. Junior Harrold officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Zion Baptist Church from 1:00 until 2:00 on Wednesday, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Baptist Church Building Fund or Cemetery Fund, Zion Church Road, Hays, NC 28635. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

Mr. Larry Rex "Butch" Walker

Mr. Larry Rex "Butch" Walker, age 73 of North Wilkesboro, died Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at Hilltop Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney Blake, Rev. Glen Dancy, III, and Rev. Ronnie Gregory officiating. Burial will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM at the church prior to the service.

Mr. Walker was born July 4, 1945 in New Hanover County to Grover Wheeler and Hessie Handy Walker. He was a member of Hilltop Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ted Walker.

He is survived by his two daughters, Dawn Walker Dowell and husband, Randy, and Emily Walker Sebastian and husband, Adam, all of North Wilkesboro; four grandchildren, Scott Shumate, Jacob Smithey, Zoe Combs and Skye Sebastian; two great-grandchildren, Tyler Shumate and Dylan Shumate; one sister, Sue Luther of North Wilkesboro; and one sister-in-law, Gladys Walker, of Moravian Falls.

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

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

Gene Richard Kovacs

Mr. Gene Richard Kovacs, age 62 of Roaring River, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Monday, December 31, 2018 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with the Rev. Karen Roberts officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:00 PM Monday prior to the service at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mr. Kovacs was born November 29, 1956 in Perth Amboy, NJ to Frank and Jean Anderson Kovacs. He was retired from Tyson Foods.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Brian Kovacs.

He is survived by his wife, Frances McNamara Kovacs of the home; two daughters, Kera Kovacs and Megan Kovacs of the home; a sister, Melody Ann Magera and husband, Michael, of New Jersey; a brother, Frank Kovacs and wife, Darlene, of New Jersey; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

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

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