#Carlotta loves her adoptive dad

[randomestfandoms-ocs]

Ten facts Carla?

Her favourite Disney movie is Hunchback of Notre Dame, she can't choose a favourite musical but Wicked, In The Heights, and Cabaret (and eventually Hamilton) are always in her top few

She loves all of her siblings but is closest with Mateo

She sees Sugar as more of a sister than a cousin

Gilmore Girls is her favourite TV show, she's a Jess girl through and through (is it also a bit weird to her that her favourite character looks like her dad when he was young, maybe so)

She was friends with Mike and Brittany before starting at McKinley – they'd been at the same dance studio since they were all kids

Her closest friends in s1/2 are Mike, Brittany, Quinn, and Santana – she stays close with the Unholy Trinity in s3 but her best friends become Mike, Blaine, Sugar, and Sam

Aaron Kennedy is her first boyfriend. They started dating when she was a freshman in Vocal Adrenaline (Aaron was a sophomore), date until after s1 sectionals, start dating again for a while in s2 (tbd exactly when they break up but it's before prom – maybe they still go to his senior prom together as friends but not hers)

Carla was five when her parents died, she's the only one of her siblings who knew her parents (the others were all put up for adoption as babies) which is also why she's the only one who hyphenates her last name

Carla's eldest brother has been best friends with Josh St James since they were in high school and her two eldest sisters were good friends with Amelie Kline, and Carla has spent her life in community theatre with Josh (and Shelby Corcoran) and then was in Vocal Adrenaline with Jesse (who was her biggest supporter in getting back into performing after The Incident™) so the Brice & St James families have always been very close

Her full name is Carlotta, named after the Phantom Of The Opera character

[gayjaytodd]

am kinda on the fence abt Mayfair Witches so far -- it doesn't feel anywhere near as sumptuous as iwtv, and the story feels kinda,,, rushed? idk, the buildup to the deaths in ep1 wasn't really there for me -- what makes especially lemle's death impactful for rowan in the book (where it's part of her backstory obviously) is that he's her mentor, she's been working with him for years, and she's almost corrupted by him

I don't remember keck at all, I think he's made up for the show? idk -- but it also feels odd that they would make up a new character for rowan to kill instead of using her adoptive dad

I do like that we got to see ellie mayfair and that she got a bit of a story

I don't mind that ellie knows abt the talamasca (can't remember if she knew in the book) or that she contacts them, but I don't like that they've combined michael and aaron into one character; I've always loved michael for the contradictions of him (blue collar, self made, college educated, intellectual) and combining him with aaron kinda erases those contradictions -- and I think some of the story is lost if michael isn't there with his new orleans background and his near-death experience

(also, erasing michael means erasing the meet-cute of rowan saving him from drowning which sucks)

(wanna stress this is nothing to do with the actor being black; I would've loved for a black man to play michael -- that could even work as a change from the Irish roots of book!michael)

having the guy who's gonna become the love interest be a member of the secret magic society kinda feels too --- cw teen drama imo

also aaron lightner is just a neat guy, like, he's old, he's british, he's an intellectual, he's psychic, he's everyone's grandfather, idk, I just love him, and I think removing him takes smth away from rowan -- denies her a guide in a way

actually, that also does smth to the dynamic between rowan and michael/ciprien bc in the books it's like. rowan is far superior intellectually to michael, and there's no doubt she's in charge; as outsiders to the supernatural world, they're on even footing re. knowledge of what's going on, but by making ciprien a member of the talamasca, they lose that equality; now he's suddenly the one with answers, the guide she has to look to -- and I don't like that

I'm very curious to see what's gonna happen with deirdre tho bc the preview kinda suggested that she's gonna wake up from her sedation -- which would be a humongous departure from the books (and not a change I'm personally in favour of)

also its seems they've combined carlotta and nancy into one character which just. Doesn't work

I do very much like alexandra daddario tho, I think she's really well-cast, and the same goes for harry hamlin as cortland -- cortland has always been a favourite character of mine, and harry hamlin seems to have hit the nail on the head with him

[iamapoopmuffin]

And for the hell of it, I give you a small pyramid of One Piece fankids to end the year.

At the top, Norin, my Usokaya kid. Ball of sunshine, best girl.

The two in the middle are Sophie and Carlotta. Sophie is the long lost spawn of Buggy who I made, alongside her brother, for purely self indulgent clown-simping reasons lmao. Carlotta is a Buggy/Alvida kid I made for fun, who also has a twin brother.

And the bottom three are my Zosan kids, all adopted: Kirida, adorable sword girl who they found in a drifting lifeboat shortly after her birth and her birth mother’s death, premature and sickly. Nuada, feral sky child full of unchecked aggression his new adoptive dads are helping him deal with and understand, and Natiya, from a royal family, she watched her parents be executed during a coup and, under the belief she was too young to remember anything before this, was kept to be moulded and manipulated into the ‘ideal ruler’ by those who killed her birth parents. Turns out, thanks to a devil fruit she consumed, she can recall anything she has seen with perfect clarity. She is eventually rescued and adopted by Zoro and Sanji.

The idea behind Nuada and Natiya’s backstory are credit of @rosetheshapeshifter 

I love making silly fankids for fun, it’s a good excuse for character design practise!

[theinconsistenciestherein]

I am creating art that is so self indulgent.

[bellakitse]

May I ask — if you’re okay with it — for some baby Luca content?!?!? I keep rereading all your past stuff with him :):):):) If it’s alright, can i ask if you have any hcs with Luca and mama Reyes?!?!? Maybe with Vale and Sofia and Lola? I had a thought a little while ago where maybe after they take him home, and Carlos goes to work first, TK freaks out when Luca won’t stop crying and calls carlotta in a panic and carlotta comes over and hears all of tks insecurities while holding little Luca and she just holds them both rocking back and forth in comfort :):) I love your Reyes family so so much XD

You’re asking for headcanons of my favorite family and baby boy? Twist my arm, why don’t you, nonnie, lol.

 Okay, so at first, Carlota and the girls don’t meet Luca right away. At the time, TK and Carlos are fostering the little boy with the hopes of adoption, so everyone is tentative about it, especially cause they don’t want to overwhelm Luca with too many people.

But after a few weeks, and Luca is settling in with them, they introduce Luca to the extended family. They all obviously fall in love with the little boy with waves of brown hair and big doe eyes.

Carlota swears he looks like Carlos even though obviously, Luca is not biologically his son, TK completely agrees and admits it’s one of the many reasons he fell in love with Luca at first sight.

Luca is timid for about 2.5 seconds around everyone until Mari (Sofía daughter) and Adrian (Valentina’s son, he’s almost a year older than Luca) come and ask him to play.

Mari decides by the end of the first meeting that little Luca is her baby.

As always, Carlota shows her love through food and tries to figure out what Luca likes best. Like with her other grandchildren, she keeps sweets in her purse that she sneaks to him when she thinks TK and Carlos aren’t looking.

They notice, of course, and tell her to stop cause they’re the ones who have to deal with the sugar crash, but Luca smart boy that he is, has learned that all he has to do is look up at her with his big brown eyes and say ‘Mas?’ for him to have a handful of candies. He has the power, and he knows how to use it.

You mentioned TK being stressed when Luca’s cries for Carlos and Carlota helping is 100% accurate. From the beginning, Luca and Carlos have a special relationship. TK knows Luca loves and depends on him too, but one week Carlos has to go out of town for work, and it’s hell, he misses his husband, and Luca misses his papa. At his wit’s end, TK calls his mother in law.

She holds Luca, murmuring to him reassurance in Spanish until he calms down, and then talks TK through his fears of not being a good enough dad.

She tells him it’s normal; she raised four kids thinking she was messing up at every turn, and sometimes she did, but her kids loved her anyway, and Luca loves him too. She turns to Luca in her arms and asks him if he wants dada now. Luca doesn’t answer. Instead, he slips from her lap over to TK, asking to be picked up.

TK feels the tears fall when Luca slips his little arms around his neck, holding him as tight as his little body lets him.

Speaking of tears, Carlota cries like a baby the first time Luca calls her Abuelita. The girls tease her cause she didn’t cry as much when their kids called her grandma, but they’re no better. The first time Luca says ‘hi titi Vale, titi Sofía or titi Lola’ they all but flood the house with happy tears.

Carlos, the brat that he is, laughs at all of them until TK reminds him of the first time Luca called him papa and he shuts right up.

All in all, the Reyes clan embraces Luca just like they embraced TK – as one of their own and the reason Carlos (their baby) is so happy.

That’s all I got for now, nonnie, hope you liked it.

[thetimelordbatgirl]

While me and my friend, @disneyfan50 , are still messing around with our Owl House inspired AUs and changing some stuff with season 2 still coming out, decided to maybe at least explain the character roles in the AUs, this one being The Grymn’s House, an AU on disneyfan’s A Charming Prince And The De Vil Girl and my series, Descendants: Family Business:

*Carlotta ‘Carly’ De Vil- also known as The Cursed Grymn, Carly unlike her brother, refused to join a coven as she preferred her freedom, but this resulted in the Emperor’s coven constantly hunting her down and as a result, Carly having to run a lot and having to survive on selling human junk from the human realm, but one of these days results in a human coming through her portal door and her life changes from that point onwards.

*Charity Charming- a human from the human realm, Charity did try her best to behave when it came to her adopted dad, but her love for fantasy meant she often caused antics, mainly at her school where after a incident involving snakes and fireworks, she is sent to summer camp in vain hope she’ll learn to be normal, but instead of going, she ends up following a dog who stole her book....right into a world right out of her book.

*Luna- a demon that resembles a dog, not much is known about her origins outside of the fact that while on the run, Carly ran into her hiding place and by the time Carly left, she had Luna with her and despite insisting she’s terrifying, many disagree, especially Charity. 

*Spot- the demon that resides within the house, Spot is the Grymn’s house in some sense, and despite residing withi the door, does move around the house and even the town and despite coming off as creepy and annoying at times, does mean well.

*Fluffy- Carly’s palisman she made out of palisman wood while younger, Fluffy is a dog palisman that when not being used by Carly and Charity eventually, roams the house or steals human junk from the human realm.

*Carlos De Vil- Carly’s twin brother, Carlos serves the Emperor’s coven and is proud of his place in it, even if he doesn’t like to discuss what he had to do to get into it, as he finally recently rose to coven leader status, but after losing a fight to his sister, he ends up with the task to capture her, with the promise if he does, her curse will be cured.

*Jayra Scales- a student in Hexside, Jayra is known to have been a latebloomer in her magic, which resulted in her and Maggie falling out as children and in present, Maggie tormenting her as Jayra failed at the Oracle track, but when she sneaks a human into school one day, she finds her life changing as shes switched to the Illusionist Track and ends up befriending the human, Chaity.

*Alexander Mercier- a student in Hexside, Alexander is known to be pretty friendly and excels at his chosen track off Beast Keeping, while also having a love for the human realm to the point when Jayra sneaks a human into school, he ends up befriending the human and becoming the two’s loyal friend.

*Maggie Mim- the youngest of the Mim children, Maggie can come often come off as aloof and cold, preferring to only to keep to those in her status, resulting in her bullying her former friend, Jayra, a lot for failing at the track Maggie excelled at, aka Oracle Track, but after a few incidents with the human, Maggie would find herself slowly changing for the better and slowly befriending Jayra again while slowly falling for the human.

*Matthew and Mary Mim- the eldest of the Mim children, both twins are known for their mischief and using their tricks from the Potion track to do said mischief, and when it comes to their sister, they vary between getting along and turning nasty if she tells on them.

*Hebe Zero- a student in Hexside, Hebe is known to get away with a lot due to her status and therefore, often uses said status to pick on others, especially Jayra, but she still maintains her position as the schools sports star while excelling at the Bard Track.

*Atiya Lamp- a student in Hexside, Atiya due to his families status, was close with Hebe and Maggie since children and therefore, often gets away with a lot and that includes targeting others like Maggie, but still manages to excel at the Potions coven. 

*Melissa and Mr. Mim- the parents off Maggie, Matthew and Mary, they are known to be strict and harsh with their children, expecting nothing but the best, especially from Maggie. Being from the Oracle and Abomination covens respectfully, both own and run Mim Industries.

*Emperor Dargovir Kaltelas- the ruler of the Isles, he is known to have created the covens system and to enforce that if any one refuses to join, they will be punished fully, but despite his control over the realms, he still intends to extend his power to the human realm, one way or another.

*Clio- the emperor’s lover, she is given most of the important tasks within the coven and is a leader within it, with her looking forward to when they extend their power to the human realm finally.

*The Golden Guard/Carla- being told her father abandoned her with the coven, Carla grew up training until she was a child prodigy and finally allowed on the field as the Golden Guard, the emperor’s most loyal guard, but she starts to get doubts about the lie about her dad after some encounters with a man with the same hair as her.....

[laserdog10]

Two Roses from different Vines

(A/N: As thanks to @carlottastudios for her gift to me a few days ago, this will be my gift to her. Linden, Summer, and Fawn belong to her, hope you guys enjoy. Merry Christmas, Carlotta!)

Linden: Wait, so my mom married Uncle Jaune in this universe?

Garnet: Uh-huh, so who did my dad end up with in yours?

Linden: Aunt Weiss.

Garnet, in disbelief: Shut the front door, what?!

Linden: Well don’t look at me, dude! That’s just how stuff happened in my universe.

Garnet: Dang...that’s trippy.

Linden: Not as trippy as my dad crushing Aunt Penny in this world...

Garnet: Hey, it’s working out at least. So I take it Uncle Whitley didn’t marry Auntie Yang?

Linden: Nope! Uncle Neptune!

Garnet: *leans back* Wow...

Linden: Well, enough of that, got any siblings???

Garnet: Two, only boy, sisters, Blossom and Citrus, you?

Linden: Little brother Fawn and adoptive sister Summer. Mom and dad-er, Uncle Oscar in your case, found in her in the woods being chased by Grimm, they took her in and she’s been with us ever since. I also...have a crush...on her... *the tan skinned boy blushes and looks away*

Garnet: ...huh.

Linden: It’s not incest if we’re not related!!!

Garnet: *raising arms in mock surrender* Woah, dude, chill out, I wasn’t saying that at all. Just got me by surprise.

Linden: Oh, sorry. It’s just that Fawn teases me about it a lot, gets annoying really quick. What about you guys, any crushes?

Garnet: *blushing and rubbing the back of his head* Uuuhhh wellll, that’s a long story...or two. My first crush was Olivia, daughter of Grandma Glynda and Grandpa Oz, we were pretty steady until we just...lost the spark, I guess, but we’re still close! Next was Jade, and from her name you can probably guess who he parents are.

Linden: Wait, let me think! *concentrates, then claps hands* Emerald and Mercury!

Garnet: *snaps fingers* Bingo. We were great but a little rickety, as in she was very pushy and pressured me to do a lot of stuff. We eventually did something that will go down in out universes’ history as the “Remnant Rampage,” Long story short; don’t leave a bunch of teens unattended while your parents are away from home. Then there was Gabriel, and he turned out be a piece of shit so I cut him off from my life.

Linden: You were a little “bi-curious” too?

Garnet: Heh, yeah, that was a weird point in my life, but it was fun.

Linden: Wow. Summer...doesn’t know what she is, all she knows is that she likes me, so she calls herself “Lindensexual,” genius name I know. Fawn is a bit of a ladies man, been around Qrow a whole lot so that’s a thing now.

Garnet: Pffft, ha! That’s awesome, Blossom is being super crushed on by Aunt Weiss and Uncle Neptune’s youngest son, Nikolas. She denies she has any feelings for him and shuts down any attempts at him trying to woo her over. Citrus is an odd case as she didn’t love anyone until she met Kain, oldest child of Cinder.

Linden: Saywhatnow?????

Garnet: What?

Linden: Er, nevermind, didn’t realize she’s alive in this universe.

Garnet: What went down in yours...?

Linden: Let’s put a pin in that and say it’s a long story with crazy details.

Garnet: Oooookay? Oh, are Grimm still a problem in your world?

Linden: Not really, they’re on a decline and Hunters are having no need for jobs anymore, though some of my friends still want to be ones later on in life, counter-intuitive as it sounds.

Garnet: So you don’t have a weapon?

Linden: Nuh-uh!

Garnet: Pssh, lame...

Linden, defensive: Hey!!!

Garnet: All I’m saying is you’d look cool with a scythe like mom, Silver Eyes alone ain’t going to protect you! Hell, my scythe is also an oodachi, a broadsword in base form, and a Dust powered railgun, and I have gauntlets that shoot Dust rounds, boots with hidden knives, and a glock.

Linden: Someone’s extra, and at least I wear something more practical...

Garnet: Well you gotta be prepared in my universe, Grimm are one the rise more than ever, are taking new forms or evolving, and new ones are popping up too! And what’s wrong with long coats, they’re cool! Cloaks are outdated anyways.

Linden: Lies and slander!!! Why are wearing you coat like that anyways? One sleeve on and one not doesn’t seem very battle ready...

Garnet: *he freezes and his alter-universe friend points out his strange attire. He glances to his right arm, a look of apprehension and fear, trying to piece together an answer* It’s...a really really...really long story...

“One of how you almost tossed your worthless life away, boy? Go ahead and tell him, I’m sure he’d love to hear it!”

*Garnet punched his shoulder, angered at the voice of the eldritch hydra-like beast making its home in his right limb. “Shut you damn mouth you freaking parasite!” he said firmly in his head*

Linden: What the hell was that about?!

Garnet, snapping back to reality: Nothing, nothing! Just zoned out for a bit.

Linden: Okay then......

Garnet: You come from a great universe, Linden. I wouldn’t be envious of mine is all I’m saying.

Linden: Noted, and you come from a good one too. Though you could stand to have a break.

Garnet: Tell me about it!

*The boys share a laugh between themselves, finding commonality and distinction to their respective worlds. One things for sure, they wouldn’t mind meeting each other again!*

[notjustabooksims]

Fifty Questions Tag

@thesimperiuscurse​ was kind enough to tag me in this tag and since I’m supposed to study for exams, I thought I’d do it right away. I’m heading off to procrastination station! :D

I’m answering these questions for, who else, Gina, but I’m going to do it under a cut, so you don’t have to scroll so much on your dash.

How old is your sim? 24.

When is your sim’s birthday? 3rd of April.

What is your sim’s zodiac sign? Aries.

What is your sim’s ethnicity? Italian.

Does your sim have any nicknames? She goes by Gina and her uncle calls her Cupcake. He’s the only one who can get away with it.

Do they have a job? If so what is it? She’s a gang leader who also works as an art thief.

Where does your sim live? In Monte Vista.

Who does your sim live with? She’s lived alone with her dad in Monte Vista since her brother moved out, but her dad has since moved to Collesena to live with her mother.

What environment did your sims grow up in? She grew up in a loving and caring environment, despite the close connection with the gang.

What are your sim’s favourite foods? Gina will eat nearly everything and she absolutely loves food. She has a special fondness for sweet stuff, especially cake (Hence the nickname Cupcake by her uncle).

What is your sim’s favourite drink? White wine. Her and Carlo constantly argue over whether white or red is better, though they generally agree that wine is fantastic.

If they have one what is your sim’s favourite color? She likes teal but it was sort of a surprise to her when Lotta first pointed out that she nearly always wears teal - she honestly didn’t think much about it and never really thought much about a first colour.

Does your sim believe in any clichés? (love at first sight). Not really. She’s a romantic at heart and wants both the big white wedding and family, but she has no illusion that it comes out of nothing.

What is your sim’s sexuality? Straight.

What is your sim’s gender identity? Cis female.

Is your sim type a or type b? If we’re talking A and B personalities, she’s more on the A side.

Is your sim introverted or extroverted? She’s more extroverted and is the type of person who invites someone over rather than being alone.

What is your sims favourite woohoo position? Gina is up for plenty of stuff and doesn’t have a particular favourite position.

Is your sim a pet person? If so what is their favourite animal? No, she is not. She likes animals but she can’t be bothered to have one herself. She would probably like the personality of cats better, but she thinks dogs make better pets but again - she wouldn’t get any.

Does your sim have a best friend? Yes, Carlotta Allegri. They’ve known each other always but only been friends for eight years.

What is/was your sim’s favourite school subject? Lol. No.

Is/was your sim a high, mid or low achiever in school? Low achiever. Very, very low.

Are they planning to go or have they already been to college? If so, what would be or what was their major? Gina went to university for around a year, studying art history. The stuff she retained was useful enough but she loathed studying.

What are your sims political beliefs? (If they have them). She doesn’t really have any. She’s happy to use the gang’s influence to affect political decisions but she mostly does it for the good of the gang.

What is one thing your sims wants to do before they die? Make a name for herself in the underworld - and she’s well on the way to doing it.

Does your sim have a favourite TV show (cable) and/or movie? So, I don’t like to connect pop culture to my stories. You will rarely, if ever, see me referencing real life works that aren’t old (we’re talking 100+ years old). It’s my attempt at keeping the stories fairly timeless, though that’s obviously impossible. To this, therefore, I’ll simply answer that no, I don’t think she has any favourites - she will watch a movie or show with a friend, but she doesn’t care enough to pick a favourite.

Is your sim a Netflix viewer? If so what are their top 3 shows. Yet again, I’m not going to mention any actual works, but as with the movie question, I don’t think she’d have any top 3 shows. She simply doesn’t care enough about movies or tv.

Does your sim like books? If so what’s their favourite one? Oh hell no.

Does your sim enjoy video games, if so what is their favourite one and do they play on PC or console? I can imagine Gina playing with her nephew when he’s playing a console game, though she’s terrible at it. She’s actually terrible at technology.

What is your sim’s personal style? For work, she likes to dress in dark clothes and to send a certain image, which results in hear nearly always wearing her leather jacket and shiny black boots - at the same time, she will still wear revealing clothing as a sort of reminder that hey, she’ll completely kick your ass and you’ll probably be lowkey attracted to her while she’s doing it.

Does your sim have a lucky charm? She does not, but she is a little superstitious so she’ll be the first to tell you not to do certain things before an art heist.

Is your sim religious? No.

What kind of music does your sim listen to and who is their  favourite artist? Again, not going to mention any particular real-life artists (also not going to make any up for the story). Gina likes to listen to music that sounds good when played obnoxiously loudly and especially when she’s driving at high speeds in a stolen car. Though she also likes piano music.

Is your sim a festive person? If so what’s their favourite holiday? She’s festive when it comes to holidays that involves family so Christmas would probably be her favourite.

What is your sim’s favourite type of weather? She likes it to be sunny and very warm.

Does your sim prefer to start fights or finish them? Oh, she does both. Gina is a tiny ball of anger and it doesn’t take much to provoke her, though she’s gotten better as she’s aged. In her teen years, she was happy to start fights at the slightest provocation and she wasn’t popular with teachers as a result.

Does your sim have a dream job? She’s working it!

Does your sim have any siblings? She has an older biological brother, Giuliano, and an older adopted sister, Marta.

Does your sim get along with their family? She does, though she gets along best with her dad (whom she adores) and her siblings. Her and her mother have a healthy respect for each other but they’re too similar to really get along.

What is your sim’s favourite hobby? She likes to take a long, fast drive in the countryside and preferably in a vehicle she doesn’t own.

What does your sim look for in a romantic partner? Mostly, she looks for a connection and especially for someone she can talk to for a long stretches of time without getting bored. Though she’s not aware of it, she also looks for someone who grounds her.

What is a secret about your sim? She still has a little stuffed rabbit that she was fond of as a kid. It’s pink and because she loved it so much, it’s absolutely terrifying now. The only person who knows about it is Enzo.

What is a wish your sim has? She doesn’t verbalise it but she really wants a stable, long-lasting relationship and a loving family like the one she grew up in.

What is a flaw your sim has? Her terrible, terrible temper is her biggest flaw - with it comes a tendency to act rashly and to find it hard to forgive.

How do others generally perceive your sim? She’s generally perceived as sweet and fun-loving, though also as someone to watch out for, due to her temper.

Does your sim have a greatest achievement? Her greatest achievement is yet to come - it would be spoilery to write it here. ;)

If they have one, what is your sim’s greatest regret? She regrets getting together with Doriano Montanari as a teenager and even more she regrets not knowing that her now future sister-in-law, Flora, was seeing him as well. She wishes she could have warned her and prevented the pain Flora went throlugh at his hands.

Does your sim have a favourite emoji? Gina is completely baffled at technology and can only do the most basic things with her phone so no, she doesn’t have a favourite emoji.

Does your sim use simstagram? If so what’s their @? Another nope. (This is also my own aversion against referencing social media in my stories - re: My attempts at making the story more timeless).

What is the last text your sim sent (and who did they text)? She only texts Carlotta and all her messages are to the effect of: “get your ass over here i have wine.” (All in lower caps, of course).

Welp, that was a long one and I’d better get back to studying, so I’ll skip the tagging this time, unless somebody wants to do it in which case: You have hereby been tagged - go forth and do it.

[the-record-obituaries]

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.