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RHH vs Newgrounds (Marvel vs Capcom Parody)

RHH vs Newgrounds (Marvel vs Capcom Parody) THIS TOOK ME LIKE A WEEK TO MAKE! Though they're will be more, and I will make some changes, but here! This was Heavily Inspired by "Marvel vs Capcom"   Arcue(In Arcta) Wilson, Oaklina(Wublin-Man), Brian, Toni, Niaomi, Tanner(Who's Hiding Somewhere) (Ka-pow Koopalings), Violet, Rosie, Rocco, Shrooby, Bobo, Chliffe(Random-Island), Zan, Maxwell, David, Yī'èrsān, Anteane, Raul, Onius, Serene(Crimson Eiennia), Harriette, Johnnie, Cindy,(FunHouse), Woomie(Mari's and Inky's) Neil(The Demon of Purple) - (c) @Rachi-RodeHills Pico, Nene, Darnell(Pico's School), Boyfriend, Girlfriend(Friday Night Funkin), Salad Fingers, Blockhead, P-bot, Hal and Jeff(Bowser's Kingdom, also Nintendo), Edd, Tom, Matt, Tord(Eddsworld), Henry, Ellie, Charles(Henry Stickmin), Sublo, Tango Mustard(Sublo and Tango Mustard), Cassette Girl, P-bot, F(The Alphabet Lore), Geometry Dash, Charlie, Pim(Smiling Friends), Ula, Margo(Hands Up), Trickie, Hank(Madness), Fancy Pants, Alien Homind - (c) Newgrounds Happy Birthday Thomas Fulp

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Dental Shock: Six Pulled Teeth And One Unexpected Bill

STATESVILLE, N.C. — The ache in three of Kathy McCracken’s teeth started almost four years ago. It was hard for her to chew and swallow. She was sensitive to both hot and cold food.

“Pain, pain, pain” was how McCracken, now 69, described the feeling. After taking X-rays, she said, her dentist told her six teeth would need to be pulled.

She had two teeth with exposed roots, holes in another two, one tooth with a cap that had a cavity underneath, and a piece of a tooth left from one that had been pulled, she said.

McCracken found herself in difficult circumstances. The dental insurance she had through her husband’s employer was already maxed out for the year and, living on a fixed income, she couldn’t afford to pay the $3,000 out-of-pocket estimated cost of treatment. Seeing her predicament, her pastor in Statesville, the Rev. Amy Spivey, offered to use money from Monticello United Methodist Church’s discretionary fund to cover it.

“I thought about her dental health as something that is a major gap in her Medicare and how … because it’s such an extenuating issue and there’s no insurance or resources for it, she was caught,” Spivey said.

When Kathy McCracken — pictured with her husband, Jeff Fulp — couldn’t afford the $3,000 that her dentist estimated her tooth extractions would cost, the pastor of her church in Statesville, the Rev. Amy Spivey, offered to use money from Monticello United Methodist Church’s discretionary fund to cover it.(Charles Mostoller for KHN)

But when the bill for the tooth extractions ended up being more than $13,000 and McCracken’s account was sent to collections, McCracken and the church went into protest mode to fight charges four times higher than expected.

“This is a rural, small, country church,” said Bjarne Berg, the finance chair of Monticello United Methodist. “We don’t have a lot of resources, but when the church members get into this sort of trouble, we try to help each other out.”

Dental care is a medical expense that frequently leads to large out-of-pocket bills, since commercial insurers often stipulate a maximum payout of a couple of thousand dollars a year and Medicare offers no or limited coverage. That leaves patients extremely vulnerable.

Though both McCracken and her church had gotten estimates in advance, they fell victim to a common bait-and-switch: Many procedures can be done safely and relatively cheaply at an outpatient center but cost vastly more when performed in a hospital.

Told the procedure would be performed at Viewmont Surgery Center ― about 30 miles away in Hickory, North Carolina — McCracken authorized Spivey to contact the health care provider to confirm the $3,000 price estimate.

“I had to make sure that I had the money in the discretionary fund to cover it, and we did, and I felt confident about that,” said Spivey.

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With the church ready to cover her bill, McCracken’s dental work was booked. But a couple of weeks before the surgery, McCracken said, the dentist’s office told her instead to go to Catawba Valley Medical Center, also in Hickory, to sign papers.

She didn’t think too much of it. “I thought that the Viewmont Surgery Center was a satellite of the hospital, but you have to go to the main hospital to sign the papers,” said McCracken.

While she was filling out the papers at the hospital, the administrative staff asked for her insurance card. McCracken had recently gotten her new Humana Medicare Advantage card in the mail and noticed it said dental was included. She handed it over and figured the insurance would help with anything left over after the estimated cost.

But that’s not how it played out.

Still confused about the difference in the two facilities, on the day of surgery, McCracken’s son drove her to Catawba Valley Medical Center, where she had six teeth extracted under general anesthesia in a procedure that took about 45 minutes.

But instead of the health care providers’ initial $3,000 out-of-pocket estimate for the procedure, McCracken received a bill of more than $13,000 from the hospital.

It is unclear why McCracken’s treatment was switched from one facility to another, and her dentist didn’t respond to multiple calls and emails for an explanation.

“I was stunned and hurt. The first thing I thought is, ‘Where are we going to come up with this?’” McCracken said.

“This is a rural, small, country church,” says Bjarne Berg, the finance chair of Monticello United Methodist. “We don’t have a lot of resources, but when the church members get into this sort of trouble, we try to help each other out.”(Charles Mostoller for KHN)

After being notified that her account had been sent to collections, McCracken asked the hospital for help. Catawba Valley told her she did not “appear to qualify for financial assistance” under its charity care policy and offered her a 25% discount on the bill.

When asked to respond about McCracken’s account being sent to collections and her not qualifying for financial assistance, Matt Webber, the Catawba Valley Health System’s spokesperson, noted in an email that protecting patient privacy prevented him from speaking about McCracken’s medical care or financial arrangements. He also wrote, however, that KHN’s understanding of how the facility handles patient concerns about billing and financial matters was “incomplete” and “inaccurate,” though he provided no specifics.

But Berg, the church’s finance chair, was determined that neither the church nor McCracken would pay such a high bill, especially because the church had prepaid — before the facility switch — the dentist $1,427. The church also had paid a $700 bill to the anesthesiology group involved in the procedure.

He helped McCracken compose emails and letters contesting the bill and set up a meeting with hospital administrators to negotiate. Thankfully, McCracken had saved all her medical paperwork, including the original cost estimates.

After Berg discussed reimbursement rates with hospital staff, Catawba Valley Medical Center said the $13,000 bill could be settled if the hospital received $3,000 in payment. Berg found additional church funds to cover this amount — bringing the total that Monticello United Methodist paid for McCracken’s tooth extractions up to $5,127.

Seniors Should Be Aware Of Coverage Specifics

McCracken is one of 22 million seniors — or about a third of the total Medicare population — who was enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan during 2019.

Traditional Medicare does not cover dental care, except when related to a medical procedure, such as for oral cancer. But dental coverage varies widely for seniors who enroll in Medicare Advantage plans. Even though many of those plans advertise “dental benefits,” that is often limited to routine cleanings and exams, as was the case for McCracken.

More seniors “will get some needed dental coverage, but also more will be confused about how much coverage they actually have, particularly because dental benefits vary so much across plans,” said Meredith Freed, a Medicare policy analyst at the Kaiser Family Foundation. (KHN is an editorially independent program of the foundation.)

For now, McCracken’s tooth pain is mostly gone. But she has only seven top teeth and seven bottom teeth left in the front of her mouth — and she worries about what will happen when those teeth wear down.

But she now feels better prepared to deal with the financial side of these issues and has already started contacting her insurance companies to find out what dental work, like dentures, might be covered.

“I’ve got a feeling if I don’t get some teeth in there, I’m going to have some problems,” McCracken said. But she added: “If it wasn’t for my church and Berg doing what he did, I would still be in a bad position.”

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Dental Shock: Six Pulled Teeth And One Unexpected Bill

STATESVILLE, N.C. — The ache in three of Kathy McCracken’s teeth started almost four years ago. It was hard for her to chew and swallow. She was sensitive to both hot and cold food.

“Pain, pain, pain” was how McCracken, now 69, described the feeling. After taking X-rays, she said, her dentist told her six teeth would need to be pulled.

She had two teeth with exposed roots, holes in another two, one tooth with a cap that had a cavity underneath, and a piece of a tooth left from one that had been pulled, she said.

McCracken found herself in difficult circumstances. The dental insurance she had through her husband’s employer was already maxed out for the year and, living on a fixed income, she couldn’t afford to pay the $3,000 out-of-pocket estimated cost of treatment. Seeing her predicament, her pastor in Statesville, the Rev. Amy Spivey, offered to use money from Monticello United Methodist Church’s discretionary fund to cover it.

“I thought about her dental health as something that is a major gap in her Medicare and how … because it’s such an extenuating issue and there’s no insurance or resources for it, she was caught,” Spivey said.

When Kathy McCracken — pictured with her husband, Jeff Fulp — couldn’t afford the $3,000 that her dentist estimated her tooth extractions would cost, the pastor of her church in Statesville, the Rev. Amy Spivey, offered to use money from Monticello United Methodist Church’s discretionary fund to cover it.(Charles Mostoller for KHN)

But when the bill for the tooth extractions ended up being more than $13,000 and McCracken’s account was sent to collections, McCracken and the church went into protest mode to fight charges four times higher than expected.

“This is a rural, small, country church,” said Bjarne Berg, the finance chair of Monticello United Methodist. “We don’t have a lot of resources, but when the church members get into this sort of trouble, we try to help each other out.”

Dental care is a medical expense that frequently leads to large out-of-pocket bills, since commercial insurers often stipulate a maximum payout of a couple of thousand dollars a year and Medicare offers no or limited coverage. That leaves patients extremely vulnerable.

Though both McCracken and her church had gotten estimates in advance, they fell victim to a common bait-and-switch: Many procedures can be done safely and relatively cheaply at an outpatient center but cost vastly more when performed in a hospital.

Told the procedure would be performed at Viewmont Surgery Center ― about 30 miles away in Hickory, North Carolina — McCracken authorized Spivey to contact the health care provider to confirm the $3,000 price estimate.

“I had to make sure that I had the money in the discretionary fund to cover it, and we did, and I felt confident about that,” said Spivey.

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With the church ready to cover her bill, McCracken’s dental work was booked. But a couple of weeks before the surgery, McCracken said, the dentist’s office told her instead to go to Catawba Valley Medical Center, also in Hickory, to sign papers.

She didn’t think too much of it. “I thought that the Viewmont Surgery Center was a satellite of the hospital, but you have to go to the main hospital to sign the papers,” said McCracken.

While she was filling out the papers at the hospital, the administrative staff asked for her insurance card. McCracken had recently gotten her new Humana Medicare Advantage card in the mail and noticed it said dental was included. She handed it over and figured the insurance would help with anything left over after the estimated cost.

But that’s not how it played out.

Still confused about the difference in the two facilities, on the day of surgery, McCracken’s son drove her to Catawba Valley Medical Center, where she had six teeth extracted under general anesthesia in a procedure that took about 45 minutes.

But instead of the health care providers’ initial $3,000 out-of-pocket estimate for the procedure, McCracken received a bill of more than $13,000 from the hospital.

It is unclear why McCracken’s treatment was switched from one facility to another, and her dentist didn’t respond to multiple calls and emails for an explanation.

“I was stunned and hurt. The first thing I thought is, ‘Where are we going to come up with this?’” McCracken said.

“This is a rural, small, country church,” says Bjarne Berg, the finance chair of Monticello United Methodist. “We don’t have a lot of resources, but when the church members get into this sort of trouble, we try to help each other out.”(Charles Mostoller for KHN)

After being notified that her account had been sent to collections, McCracken asked the hospital for help. Catawba Valley told her she did not “appear to qualify for financial assistance” under its charity care policy and offered her a 25% discount on the bill.

When asked to respond about McCracken’s account being sent to collections and her not qualifying for financial assistance, Matt Webber, the Catawba Valley Health System’s spokesperson, noted in an email that protecting patient privacy prevented him from speaking about McCracken’s medical care or financial arrangements. He also wrote, however, that KHN’s understanding of how the facility handles patient concerns about billing and financial matters was “incomplete” and “inaccurate,” though he provided no specifics.

But Berg, the church’s finance chair, was determined that neither the church nor McCracken would pay such a high bill, especially because the church had prepaid — before the facility switch — the dentist $1,427. The church also had paid a $700 bill to the anesthesiology group involved in the procedure.

He helped McCracken compose emails and letters contesting the bill and set up a meeting with hospital administrators to negotiate. Thankfully, McCracken had saved all her medical paperwork, including the original cost estimates.

After Berg discussed reimbursement rates with hospital staff, Catawba Valley Medical Center said the $13,000 bill could be settled if the hospital received $3,000 in payment. Berg found additional church funds to cover this amount — bringing the total that Monticello United Methodist paid for McCracken’s tooth extractions up to $5,127.

Seniors Should Be Aware Of Coverage Specifics

McCracken is one of 22 million seniors — or about a third of the total Medicare population — who was enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan during 2019.

Traditional Medicare does not cover dental care, except when related to a medical procedure, such as for oral cancer. But dental coverage varies widely for seniors who enroll in Medicare Advantage plans. Even though many of those plans advertise “dental benefits,” that is often limited to routine cleanings and exams, as was the case for McCracken.

More seniors “will get some needed dental coverage, but also more will be confused about how much coverage they actually have, particularly because dental benefits vary so much across plans,” said Meredith Freed, a Medicare policy analyst at the Kaiser Family Foundation. (KHN is an editorially independent program of the foundation.)

For now, McCracken’s tooth pain is mostly gone. But she has only seven top teeth and seven bottom teeth left in the front of her mouth — and she worries about what will happen when those teeth wear down.

But she now feels better prepared to deal with the financial side of these issues and has already started contacting her insurance companies to find out what dental work, like dentures, might be covered.

“I’ve got a feeling if I don’t get some teeth in there, I’m going to have some problems,” McCracken said. But she added: “If it wasn’t for my church and Berg doing what he did, I would still be in a bad position.”

from Updates By Dina https://khn.org/news/dental-care-surprise-medical-bill-assistance-north-carolina-rural-church/

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Dental Shock: Six Pulled Teeth And One Unexpected Bill

STATESVILLE, N.C. — The ache in three of Kathy McCracken’s teeth started almost four years ago. It was hard for her to chew and swallow. She was sensitive to both hot and cold food.

“Pain, pain, pain” was how McCracken, now 69, described the feeling. After taking X-rays, she said, her dentist told her six teeth would need to be pulled.

She had two teeth with exposed roots, holes in another two, one tooth with a cap that had a cavity underneath, and a piece of a tooth left from one that had been pulled, she said.

McCracken found herself in difficult circumstances. The dental insurance she had through her husband’s employer was already maxed out for the year and, living on a fixed income, she couldn’t afford to pay the $3,000 out-of-pocket estimated cost of treatment. Seeing her predicament, her pastor in Statesville, the Rev. Amy Spivey, offered to use money from Monticello United Methodist Church’s discretionary fund to cover it.

“I thought about her dental health as something that is a major gap in her Medicare and how … because it’s such an extenuating issue and there’s no insurance or resources for it, she was caught,” Spivey said.

When Kathy McCracken — pictured with her husband, Jeff Fulp — couldn’t afford the $3,000 that her dentist estimated her tooth extractions would cost, the pastor of her church in Statesville, the Rev. Amy Spivey, offered to use money from Monticello United Methodist Church’s discretionary fund to cover it.(Charles Mostoller for KHN)

But when the bill for the tooth extractions ended up being more than $13,000 and McCracken’s account was sent to collections, McCracken and the church went into protest mode to fight charges four times higher than expected.

“This is a rural, small, country church,” said Bjarne Berg, the finance chair of Monticello United Methodist. “We don’t have a lot of resources, but when the church members get into this sort of trouble, we try to help each other out.”

Dental care is a medical expense that frequently leads to large out-of-pocket bills, since commercial insurers often stipulate a maximum payout of a couple of thousand dollars a year and Medicare offers no or limited coverage. That leaves patients extremely vulnerable.

Though both McCracken and her church had gotten estimates in advance, they fell victim to a common bait-and-switch: Many procedures can be done safely and relatively cheaply at an outpatient center but cost vastly more when performed in a hospital.

Told the procedure would be performed at Viewmont Surgery Center ― about 30 miles away in Hickory, North Carolina — McCracken authorized Spivey to contact the health care provider to confirm the $3,000 price estimate.

“I had to make sure that I had the money in the discretionary fund to cover it, and we did, and I felt confident about that,” said Spivey.

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With the church ready to cover her bill, McCracken’s dental work was booked. But a couple of weeks before the surgery, McCracken said, the dentist’s office told her instead to go to Catawba Valley Medical Center, also in Hickory, to sign papers.

She didn’t think too much of it. “I thought that the Viewmont Surgery Center was a satellite of the hospital, but you have to go to the main hospital to sign the papers,” said McCracken.

While she was filling out the papers at the hospital, the administrative staff asked for her insurance card. McCracken had recently gotten her new Humana Medicare Advantage card in the mail and noticed it said dental was included. She handed it over and figured the insurance would help with anything left over after the estimated cost.

But that’s not how it played out.

Still confused about the difference in the two facilities, on the day of surgery, McCracken’s son drove her to Catawba Valley Medical Center, where she had six teeth extracted under general anesthesia in a procedure that took about 45 minutes.

But instead of the health care providers’ initial $3,000 out-of-pocket estimate for the procedure, McCracken received a bill of more than $13,000 from the hospital.

It is unclear why McCracken’s treatment was switched from one facility to another, and her dentist didn’t respond to multiple calls and emails for an explanation.

“I was stunned and hurt. The first thing I thought is, ‘Where are we going to come up with this?’” McCracken said.

“This is a rural, small, country church,” says Bjarne Berg, the finance chair of Monticello United Methodist. “We don’t have a lot of resources, but when the church members get into this sort of trouble, we try to help each other out.”(Charles Mostoller for KHN)

After being notified that her account had been sent to collections, McCracken asked the hospital for help. Catawba Valley told her she did not “appear to qualify for financial assistance” under its charity care policy and offered her a 25% discount on the bill.

When asked to respond about McCracken’s account being sent to collections and her not qualifying for financial assistance, Matt Webber, the Catawba Valley Health System’s spokesperson, noted in an email that protecting patient privacy prevented him from speaking about McCracken’s medical care or financial arrangements. He also wrote, however, that KHN’s understanding of how the facility handles patient concerns about billing and financial matters was “incomplete” and “inaccurate,” though he provided no specifics.

But Berg, the church’s finance chair, was determined that neither the church nor McCracken would pay such a high bill, especially because the church had prepaid — before the facility switch — the dentist $1,427. The church also had paid a $700 bill to the anesthesiology group involved in the procedure.

He helped McCracken compose emails and letters contesting the bill and set up a meeting with hospital administrators to negotiate. Thankfully, McCracken had saved all her medical paperwork, including the original cost estimates.

After Berg discussed reimbursement rates with hospital staff, Catawba Valley Medical Center said the $13,000 bill could be settled if the hospital received $3,000 in payment. Berg found additional church funds to cover this amount — bringing the total that Monticello United Methodist paid for McCracken’s tooth extractions up to $5,127.

Seniors Should Be Aware Of Coverage Specifics

McCracken is one of 22 million seniors — or about a third of the total Medicare population — who was enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan during 2019.

Traditional Medicare does not cover dental care, except when related to a medical procedure, such as for oral cancer. But dental coverage varies widely for seniors who enroll in Medicare Advantage plans. Even though many of those plans advertise “dental benefits,” that is often limited to routine cleanings and exams, as was the case for McCracken.

More seniors “will get some needed dental coverage, but also more will be confused about how much coverage they actually have, particularly because dental benefits vary so much across plans,” said Meredith Freed, a Medicare policy analyst at the Kaiser Family Foundation. (KHN is an editorially independent program of the foundation.)

For now, McCracken’s tooth pain is mostly gone. But she has only seven top teeth and seven bottom teeth left in the front of her mouth — and she worries about what will happen when those teeth wear down.

But she now feels better prepared to deal with the financial side of these issues and has already started contacting her insurance companies to find out what dental work, like dentures, might be covered.

“I’ve got a feeling if I don’t get some teeth in there, I’m going to have some problems,” McCracken said. But she added: “If it wasn’t for my church and Berg doing what he did, I would still be in a bad position.”

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Nov. 20, 2019: Obituaries

Hazel Jones, 75

Hazel Souther Jones, age 75, of North Wilkesboro, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 16, 2019. She was a loving mother, sister and grandmother. Hazel was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Diane Renee Souther Spicer; and several siblings.

Surviving are her son, Danny Souther and partner William Bowles of North Wilkesboro; daughter, Denise Souther Lopez of Newport; grandchildren, Megan Nicole Kilby, Zachary Spicer, Jordan Lopez, Ashlyn Spicer; great grandchildren, Aaliyah Kilby, Keyonii Staley, Princess Sloan; brother, Zannie Propst and spouse Erna of Columbus, Georgia; sister, Mary P. Shumate of Wilkesboro; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service was November 19,   at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. A.J. Reynolds officiating.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Michael Harrold, 74

Mr. Michael "Mike" Gene Harrold, 74, of Wilkesboro, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Accordius Health of Wilkesboro.

He was born on July 28, 1948 in Buncombe County to Albert and Ruth Combs Harrold.

Michael served in the Army National Guard form February 1967 to August 1971.  He was a truck driver for Holly Farms with safe driving awards for over twenty-five consecutive years.  He was later employed by George Sale Lumber and Fred Reeves Construction Company.  

Mike is preceded in death his parents; sister, Donna Karen Novotny, and his wife, Judy Lane Johnson Harrold, to whom he was devoted to during her long battle with rheumatoid arthritis.  

Mike is survived by his stepsons, Derrick Allen Higgins of Miami Florida, Jeffery Scott Higgins and wife, Melissa of North Wilkesboro; granddaughter, Melia Kathryn Higgins of North Wilkesboro.

The graveside servicewas November 19,  at Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church.  Reverend David Welborn will be officiating.

Military honors will conducted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 and by the North Carolina National Honor Guard.

In addition to flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of Wilkes, P.O. Box 306, N. Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

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

  Sharon Greer, 53

Ms. Sharon Renee Greer, age 53 of Purlear, died Friday, November 15, 2019 at Elkin Assisted Living.  

Funeral services were November 17,  at Purlear Baptist Church with Jamie McGuire officiating.  Burial was in the church cemetery.                                  Ms. Greer was born January 13, 1966 in Wilkes County to Thomas Kermit and Thelma Arlee McNeil Greer.  She was a member of Purlear Baptist Church. She loved to watch The Weather Channel and her chewing gum, milkshakes and Diet Pepsi.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers, William Thomas Greer, Ricky Nelson Greer and Riley McKinley Greer.  

She is survived by her aunts and uncles, Martha Bauguess, Randall Brown, Shirley Myers and husband, Howard, Bob McNeil and wife, Midgie, Fred McNeil and wife, Shirley, Ella Jean McNeil, Judy McNeil and Barbara McNeil; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friends at Elkin Assisted Living.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials made to Purlear Baptist Church Cemetery, c/o Denise Eller, P.O. Box 181, Purlear NC 28665.

  William Thompson, 97

William "Alfred Gene" Thompson, age 97, of North Wilkesboro, received his heavenly wings on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin.

Alfred Gene was born March 26, 1922 in Devotion, NC to Connie and Stella Thompson. He worked at Chatham Manufacturing for 44 years as a Janitor and Floor Finisher.

He went into the Army in 1942 until 1944, where he was a part of World War II and the Pearl Harbor experience. He had many stories to tell. Alfred was a member of Beulah Presbyterian Church in North Wilkesboro for many years, where he was the oldest member and loved the Lord. He loved to share his journey with the Lord. Mr. Thompson moved into Chatham Nursing and Rehab Center last year but continued to enjoy life.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; and two sisters.

He is survived by a daughter, Linda McFadden of Baltimore, Maryland; sister, Rosetta Humphreys of Chicago, Illinois; grandchildren, Maureen Scott and Doreen McFadden both of Maryland; five great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; two nieces; two great nieces; two great great nieces; one great great great niece; one nephew; one great nephew; and a host of cousins and friends.

Funeral service will be held 12:00 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2019 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. William M. Fulp and the Rev. Bobby Smith 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 11:00 until 12:00 on Friday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Shirley Ford, 84

Shirley Elva Ford, age 84, of Statesville, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born January 24, 1935 in Atlantic  County, New Jersey to Henry and Inez Weeks Siefert. Shirley attended Calvary Baptist Church. She was formerly employed with Harrah's Casino as a payroll clerk. Mrs. Ford was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Melvin Holloway.

Surviving are her son, Brian Ford and spouse Kim of North Wilkesboro; daughter, Robin Tilley and spouse George of Union Grove; grandchildren, Brian Ford, Jr. Briana Ford, Kayla Ford, Ben Ford, Hannah Ford, Grace Ford all of North Wilkesboro, Tara Coventree and spouse Michael of Thorofare, New Jersey; great grandson, Henry Coventree of Thorofare, New Jersey; sisters, Carol Bubeck of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, Henrietta Hyer of Addison, New York; numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was November 17, at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Mark Hall and Rev. Chris Shumate officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.  Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

  Rachel  Elledge, 69

Rachel Ann Minton Elledge, age 69, of Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Hock Family Pavilion Hospice in Durham. She was born October 17, 1950 in Wilkes County to Richard Franklin and Vena Osborne Minton. Rachel was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Millers Creek. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Bobbie Bowers, Kay Rogers, June Bumgarner, Betty Adams; and granddaughter, Makenna Elledge.

Surviving are her husband, William "Ted" Elledge; sons, David Thomas Query of Mtn. View, Charles William Query of New York; step-sons, William David Elledge and spouse Erin, Christopher Allen Elledge and spouse Karen all of Concord; grandchildren, Joshua Schieber, Aiden Elledge, Nicholas Elledge, Cameron Wilson, Allissa Nicole Hoover, Leah Gabrielle Query, Gavan Michael Willoughby; great grandson, Carter Reed Hoover; sister, Jane Canter of North Wilkesboro; brother, Ricky Minton of Wilkesboro; sister-in-law's, Mary Alice Elledge, Wanda Sue Miles; many nieces, nephews, and long time friends.

Funeral service was November 17,  at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Millers Creek with Pastor Keith Lyons officiating. Burial  followed in the church cemetery.  Flowers will be accepted.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 Cathy Martin, 64

Mrs. Cathy Jean Bailey Martin, age 64, wife of Nelson Hayes Martin of North Wilkesboro, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Funeral services were November 19,   at First Baptist Church on Main Street with Rev. Brent Bailey, Rev. James Ferguson, and Rev. Casey Walker officiating.  Burial will be at Scenic Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 PM at the church prior to the service.  

Mrs. Martin was born May 5, 1955 in Wilkes County to Robert and Addie Ferguson Bailey.  She was a member of First Baptist Church on Main Street and the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 678. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Appalachian State University.

Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Doug Bailey, Dean Bailey, and Buster Bailey.

She is survived by her husband, Nelson Hayes Martin, of the home; one daughter, China Kanique Martin of North Wilkesboro; one son, Nelson Gregory "Greg" Martin and wife, Emily, of Wilkesboro; three grandchildren, Aubree Carlton, Jr., Julian Martin, and Jada Brooke Martin; four sisters, Barbara Ann Armstrong of Boonville, Addie Mae Cockeran of North Wilkesboro, Tenia Bailey Potts and husband, John, of Charlotte, and Sandra Bailey of North Wilkesboro; two brothers, Robert "Sonny" Bailey, Jr. and wife, Jewell, of Eden, and William "Billy" Bailey and wife, Yetta, of Salisbury; two sisters-in-law, Lorraine Bailey and Tola Martin Bailey, both of North Wilkesboro; and a host of nieces and nephews.

 Rebecca Forester, 58

Mrs. Carla  Rebecca "Becky" Self  Forester, age 58 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, November 10th, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem.

The family received friends  Thursday, November 14,  at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Private family services will be held.

Mrs. Forester was born October 12, 1961 in Dalton, GA to Cecil Lee and JoAnn Caylor Self. She was the Executive Director of Fort Defiance Historical Site.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

Mrs. Forester is survived by her husband; Isaac "Ike" Forester of the home, father; Cecil Lee Self of Dalton, GA , two step-sons; Benjamin Stewart Forester of North Wilkesboro and Andrew Isaac Forester of Colorado, six sisters, four brothers and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 9 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Fort Defiance, Inc. 1792 Fort Defiance Drive Lenoir, NC 28645.

  Larry Call, 69

Larry Gordon Call, age 69, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at his home. Larry was born February 3, 1950 in Iredell County to Rex Thomas and Bettie Sue Vannoy Call. Mr. Call was a member of Union United Methodist Church. After graduating from Wilkes Central High  School and ASU, Larry started working for Lowe's. He retired from Lowe's after 27 years. Larry was preceded in death by his father, Rex T. Call.

Surviving are his wife, Carol Hendrix Call; daughter, Heather Cain and spouse Kevin of Purlear; grandson, Hunter Cain; his mother, Bettie Sue Vannoy Call of North Wilkesboro; brother-in-law's, John Hendrix and spouse Shirley, Wayne Hendrix and spouse Terri, Clifford Blevins and spouse Alison; sister-in-law, Gail Laws; nieces, Heather Elledge (Bob), Jessica Hendrix (Brent), Lauren Wortman (Michael), Savannah Hendrix (William), Kendall Elledge (Connor), Kelsey Elledge, Piper Huggins, Madison Rector; nephews, Josh Hendrix (Zoe), Ethan Elledge; special friends, Andy and Jean Davis.

Graveside service was November 16, at Union United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Joey Moore officiating. The family has requested no flowers. Memorials may be made to Ebenezer Christian Children's Home, PO Box 2777, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Loving thanks to Angela Calhoun, Dariel Rathmell, and the staff at Dr. Grote's office. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

  Bobby Burchette, 61

Bobby Keith Burchette, age 61, of Hays, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born March 3, 1958 in Wilkes County to Gilbert and Mary Kathleen Handy Burchette. Mr. Burchette was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are his son, Scott Burchette and spouse Rebecca of North Wilkesboro; sisters, Peggy Niston and spouse Randy of Yadkinville, Judy Blackburn and spouse Edsil of Roaring River, Debra Soots and spouse Doug of Ronda, Norma Meyerhoffer of Hays; grandchildren, Marissa Burchette and Christa Burchette; several nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

  James Messick, 90

Mr. James "Harold" Messick, age 90 of Ferguson, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services  were November 15,  at Scenic Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Sherrill Wellborn and Rev. David Wellborn officiating. Burial was in Scenic Memorial Gardens.  Mr. Messick was born February 6, 1929 in Wilkes County to Lake and Myrtle Barnett Messick.  He was a mechanic and a member of Lewis Fork Baptist Church.

Harold served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother; Ernest Messick, brother in law; Tommy Turner and a nephew.

Harold is survived by his loving wife; Jean Greer Messick of the home, a son; Derrick Messick and wife Christina of Wilkesboro, two grandchildren; Kaylee and Darin Messick, a sister; Adeline Turner of Wilkesboro and a brother; Arthur Messick and spouse Gay of Wilkesboro and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hope Ministry Toy Drive, 514 Elkin Hwy, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

  David Taylor, Jr. 77

Mr. David Edwin Taylor, Jr. age 77 of Roaring River, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Funeral services with Military Honors was November 16, at Wilkesboro United Methodist Church with Rev. Karen Roberts officiating.  

Mr. Taylor was born June 2, 1942 in Cambridge Massachusetts to David Edwin Taylor, Sr. and Erna F. Cummings Taylor. He was a Federal Government Contractor. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Mr. Taylor retired from the United States Navy on February 28, 1981. He was a member of the Wilkesboro United Methodist Church, he was very active in the United Methodist Men, he served as the Kitchen Chairperson and was a trustee of the church. He loved to cook especially for church dinners, loved his church and church family, loved his children, grandchildren and his 1969 Mustang.

In addition to this parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter; Dawn Marie Taylor Hoggarth.

He is survived by his wife; Janice Kay Morris Taylor of the home, a daughter; Yvonne Rainieri LaDoueur and husband Kyle of Mt. Laurel, NJ, a step daughter; Stephanie Michelle (Priest) Williams and husband Patrick of Smyrna, GA, four sons; David Edwin Taylor III and wife Tamara of Mocksville, Dwayne Edward Taylor of Belleview FL, Freddy Taylor, Nicholas Daniel Rainieri Taylor and wife Jenna of Chaptico MD, a stepson; Stephen Michael Priest and wife Shakina of California, MD, seventeen grandchildren; Danielle Taylor, Donald Young, Dyllan Young, Eddy Quesnel, Jeramie Taylor, Nichole Quesnel, Nina Taylor, Cayla Taylor, Tyaira Priest, Kyaira Priest, Arianna Taylor, Kyle Williams, Brantley Taylor, Taylor Williams, Aislynn LaDouceur, Cailyn Taylor, Ryleigh LaDouceur, five great grandchildren; Connor Taylor, Isabella Taylor, Rose Quesnel, Corbin Taylor, and Atticus Lovenguth, five brothers; Paul Taylor and wife Andrea of Shrewsbury, MA, Robert Taylor and wife Cathy of Winchendon, MA, Gary Taylor of Gardner, MA, Michael Taylor and wife Lisa of Winchendon and Mark Taylor and wife Mary of Phillipston, MA.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wilkesboro United Methodist Church, PO Box 197, Wilkesboro,  NC 28697.

  Joseph Barber, Jr., 84

Mr. Joseph Richard Barber, Jr., age 84 of Wilkesboro passed away peacefully Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, November 18, 2019 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church with The Rev. Kedron Nicholson and The Rev. Dn. Susan Whittington officiating.  The family will receive in the Parish House of St. Paul's Episcopal Church following the service.

Mr. Barber was born February 6, 1935 in Wilkes County to Joseph Richard and Nell Somers Barber.  He attended Wilkesboro High School where he played on the undefeated 1951 football team. He graduated from Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, VA where he served on the honor council.  He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After he was employed at RJ Reynolds and Archer Aluminum, he met his wife, Willie Dagenhart Barber. Later he was employed at Holly Farms Industries and Tyson Foods.  After joining Tyson Foods he and his wife lived in Springdale, AR for 27 years. He was an avid golfer and a long time member of Oakwoods Country Club and Springdale Country Club. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Wilkesboro and St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Springdale, AR.  

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Willie Dagenhart Barber of the home, a daughter, Sara Elizabeth Poydock of Lexington and a son, Joseph Richard Barber III of Wilkesboro; two grandchildren, Anna Elizabeth Poydock and Abby Grace Poydock and one sister, Sara Barber Weatherman of Lewisville.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St.  Paul's Episcopal Church, PO Box 95, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or Humane Society of Wilkes, PO  Box 306, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

 Joseph Earp, Sr. 84

Mr. Joseph Wilson Earp, Sr., age 84 of Boomer passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

Private services will be held.

Mr. Earp was born July 15, 1935 in Wilkes County to Roby Smith and Anna Belle Cruikshank Earp.  Joseph loved farming, woodworking, his tractor and spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Mattie Pearson Earp, one sister and five brothers.

He is survived by two daughters; Sandra Blackmon and husband Joseph of Wake Forest and Annette Charping and husband Randy of Willow Spring, two sons; David Allen Earp and wife Christy of Boomer and Joseph Wilson Earp, Jr., seven grandchildren; Russell J. Clark III of Dunn, Bryan S. Clark of Clayton, NC, William R. Charping of Willow Spring, Lora E. Earp and Olivia B. Earp both of Boomer, Jesse D. Earp and MaKayla B. Earp both of West Jefferson, two great grandchildren; Emma V. Clark of Dunn and Lily A. Clark of Clayton, one sister; Elizabeth (Betty) Anderson and two brothers; Roby Smith (RS) Earp, Jr., and Thomas Earp.

Flowers will be accepted.

 Bobbie Bell, 86

Mrs. Bobbie Moyers Bell, age 86 of Hays passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at her home.

Graveside services were November 16,  at White Pine Cemetery with Rev. Brian Osborne officiating.

Mrs. Bell was born April 10, 1933 in Jefferson  County, TN to Herbert and Lillian Denton Moyers.  She was a Registered Nurse at Greensboro Pediatricians.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband; William E. "Gene" Bell, two sons; Christopher Len Bell and wife Mary of North Myrtle Beach, SC and James Leland Bell of Hays.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of North Wilkesboro, PO Box 458, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

 Rachel Mason, 45

Rachel Greene Mason, age 45, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at her home. She was born June 26, 1974 in Wilkes County to Harlie Clifford and Linda Jane West Greene. She attended His Light Ministries. Rachel was preceded in death by her mother; siblings, Randy Clay Greene, Rita Carleen Greene, Richard Clifford Greene, and Robert Christopher Greene.

She is survived by her father, Harlie Greene of North Wilkesboro; sons, David Mason of Boomer, Harlie Mason of Statesville; daughter, Mary Mason of Statesville; sister, Teresa Greene and spouse Marcelino Freyre of North Wilkesboro; brother, Ronald Greene and spouse Jennifer of Hays; grandchildren, Jace Mason, Nissa Mason, Cayden Mason; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was November 15,   at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Brinegar officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Ferguson. . 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.  

 Gregory Irwin, 57

Gregory Lynn Irwin, age 57, of Millers Creek, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home. Mr. Irwin was born December 7, 1961 in Alleghany County to John and Anna Irwin. He was preceded in death by his father.

Surviving are his wife, Ellen Irwin; daughters, Amber Wall and spouse Matthew of Winston Salem, Hannah Corona and spouse Jerome Hampton of Millers Creek; grandchildren, Graylynn Wall, Chloe Lea and Makenzie Corona; his mother, Anna Irwin of Sparta; brothers, Johnny Irwin and special friend Linda Waller of Sparta, Allen Irwin and spouse Tina of Madison; sisters, Becky Kennedy of Sparta, Elizabeth Powers and spouse Craig of Texas.

Memorial service was November 16,  at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy McGlamery and Rev. Eddie Foster officiating.  Flowers will be accepted or 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.  

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Oct. 13, 2017: Obituaries

Catherine Absher, 80

               Mrs. Catherine Lorene Watkins Absher, age 80 of Millers Creek passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

               Funeral services were December 12,   at Cane Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Absher and Rev. David Wellborn officiating.  Burial was in the church cemetery.  

Mrs. Absher was born on March 2, 1937 in Wilkes County to Doc and Agnes Swaim Watkins.  She was a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Olen Deford Absher, Sr., two sons; Ricky Allen Absher, Vernon Romly Absher and two sisters; Selma Love and Thelma Shephard.

She is survived by four daughters; Janet Garrison and husband Randy of North Wilkesboro, Patricia Campbell and husband Charlie of Grassy Creek, Rebecca Fletcher and husband Dale of Moravian Falls and Teresa Lane of North Wilkesboro, two sons; Thomas Ray Absher and wife Teresa of North Wilkesboro and Olen Deford Absher, Jr. and wife Shirley of Statesville and one sister; Faye Royal of North Wilkesboro and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Flowers will be accepted.

 Luther Chambers, 89

Rev. Luther Lee Chambers, age 89, of North Wilkesboro, was promoted to his eternal reward, Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Caldwell Hospice Home. He was born November 26, 1928 in Caldwell County to Spencer LeLand and Grace Louise Bullard Chambers. Rev. Chambers was a US Army Veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He served in Pastor Ministry for over 50 years. Rev. Chambers was a member of Hinshaw Street Church of God; was assistant Chaplain of the VFW Post 1142 and associate Chaplain at Wilkes Regional Medical Center of 14 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gwyn Wesley Chambers.

Surviving are his wife, Martha Lucille Elledge Chambers; daughters, Margaret Kirk and husband Sam of Columbus, Ohio, Karen Adams and husband Terry of Morganton; grandchildren, Samuel Kirk III and wife Jo, Sara Davis and husband Will, Gabriel Kirk, Katie Adams, Abigail Adams; brothers, Herman Chambers and wife Hazel of North Wilkesboro, Paul Chambers and wife Marie of Wilkesboro; and six great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held 12:00 noon Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sara Davis, Rev. Aaron Powers, and Rev. Howard Daley 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 10:00 until 12:00 on Saturday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Caldwell County Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, NC 28645. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 Gollie Royal, Jr., 73

Gollie "Pete" Royal, Jr., age 73, of North Wilkesboro, died Friday, December 8, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. He was born September 26, 1944 in Wilkes County to Gollie Worth Royal, Sr. and Josie Royal. Mr. Royal was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Lou Hall; and brothers, Jim Royal, Glen Royal.

               Surviving are his daughters, Tonya Renee Bell and husband Gary of North Wilkesboro, Sarah Royal Patrick and husband Charles of North Wilkesboro; son, Allen Royal and wife Debora of Thurmond; sister, Carol Higgins of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Jonathon Patrick, Ashley Patrick, Shanna Parsons and husband Seth, Nathan Bell and wife Summer, Logan Bell, Seth Bell all of North Wilkesboro, Robert Royal of Thurmond; and four great grandchildren.

               Funeral service was held   December 11,   at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ronnie Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in Mountlawn Memorial Park.   Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the family.                                           Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Donald Rhodes, Sr., 92

Mr. Donald DuBosq Rhodes, Sr., age 92 of Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, December 9th, 2017.

               Funeral services will be held  2:00 PM Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Wilkesboro Baptist Church with Dr. Chris Hefner  officiating. A private family graveside service with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 will be held. The family will receive friends from 12:45 until 1:45 prior to the service at the church.

               Mr. Rhodes was born March 12, 1925 in Burlington, NC to the Honorable Hughes Jennings and Ethel Hotchkiss Rhodes. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Martha Burch Rhodes, of 66 years, his son, Donald DuBosq Jr., two brothers and four sisters.

 After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and served from 1943-1946. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service before attending Wake Forest College where he earned a bachelor's degree in 1954.  He worked for Nationwide Insurance Company as an insurance adjuster for eleven years. Mr. Rhodes worked for Insurance Service and Credit Corporation as Vice President where he retired after thirty one years. Mr. Rhodes was a member of Wilkesboro Baptist Church for over 60 years. His passion was in golf. He started caddying and playing at the age of nine. He loved all aspects of the sport. He had a workshop in his basement where he enjoyed repairing family and friends' golf clubs.

               Mr. Rhodes is survived by his children, Carol (Bill) Warden, Bill (Teresa) Rhodes and Martha (Steve) Rizoti; seven grandchildren, Emily (Daniel) Crane, Lee (Ale) Warden, Hugh (Laura) Warden, Adam (Selah) Rhodes, Ben (Heather) Rhodes, Merritt Rizoti and Rachel Rizoti; four great grandchildren, Avery and Bennett Crane, Joanna Warden and Will Warden.

               In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wilkesboro Baptist Church, P.O. Box 61, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

 Robert Ross, 82

Mr. Robert Duff Ross, age 82, of Millers Creek passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Health Wilkes Medical Center.    

               A memorial service will be held at a later date.

               Mr. Ross was born September 15, 1935 in Butler, PA to Carl and Anna Morrow Ross.  He retired from Servi-Star Hardware in Butler, PA and was a member of Millers Creek United Methodist Church.  Mr. Ross served in the United States Army.  He enjoyed painting and woodworking.

               He is survived by: his wife, Barbara Ann Holben Ross of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law: Cynthia and Danny Church, Sharon and Duane Morrow all of Wilkesboro; two sons and daughters-in-law: Robert, Jr. and Deann Ross of New Kensington, PA, Douglas and Peggy Palmer of Goldendale, WA; three grandchildren and one great-grandson.

               Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

 Jerry Jennings, 55

Jerry  Dwayne Jennings, age 55, of Hays, died Friday, December 8, 2017 at his home. He was born April 30, 1962 in Wilkes County to Donald and Velma Carroll Jennings. Mr. Jennings was preceded in death by his parents.

               Surviving are his daughter, Jessica Jennings of Hays; his son, Andrew Jennings of Hays; grandchildren, Renee Lewis of Hays, Dalton Jennings of Statesville; sisters, Vanessa Tharpe, Sharon Jennings, Jeanette Jennings, Julie Jennings, Lynn Jennings; brothers, Terry Jennings, Darrell Jennings, Michael Jennings; his fiancé, Patricia Osborne of Hays; nephew, Donnie Limon; great nephew, Gabriel Limon; and great niece, Arabella Limon.

Memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2017 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Roger Jennings officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 Betty Walker, 75

Ms Betty S.  Walker, age 75 of Greensboro, formally of Wilkes County passed away Friday, December 08, 2017 at Blumenthal Jewish Nursing Home in Greensboro.

               Graveside services will be held 1:00 PM Thursday, December 14th, 2017 at Pleasant Home Baptist Church in Millers Creek.

               Ms Walker was born October 24, 1942 in Wilkes County to Fred W. and Vallie H. Adams Walker. She was a retired Teacher, having worked at Northwest Guilford High School in Greensboro. Although she had lived in Greensboro, since the fall of 1965, her roots were and families were in Wilkes County.

               She was preceded in death by her parents.

               Ms Walker is survived by a brother; Samuel Ira Walker and wife, Norie of TN, a niece; Elisa Walker Bentley and husband, Danny of TN, great nieces; Katherine and Anna Grace Bentley, a nephew; Kirk Walker, great nephews; Stephen Walker and Joe Walker and a great niece, Rachel Walker all of North Carolina.

               In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Home Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 735 Pleasant Home Church Road, Millers Creek, NC 28651.

               The family wishes to Thank most special friends, Jane Stubbs, Linda Case-Reynolds, Kay Fulp and Connie Carter for their constant support and helpfulness; also, Dora Miller, Harold Crutchfield, Tara Hodges, Caregivers from Right At Home, and Hospice of Greensboro.

  Lovella Laverne Lankford Lovette, 87

Lovella Laverne Lankford Lovette, age 87, of Millers Creek, died Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at her home, with her three daughters by her side. She was born June 20, 1930 in Wilkes County to Samuel and Molly Blackburn Lankford. Lovella was a homemaker and professional seamstress, who loved her grandchildren and watching her great grandchildren grow. Mrs. Lovette also loved baking, particularly her famous cinnamon rolls. She was a member of Arbor Grove United Methodist Church. Mrs. Lovette was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Dennis Lovette; brothers, Sammy and John Lankford.

Surviving are her daughters, Schelia Lovette Church and husband Jimmie of Ferguson, Rhonda Lovette Parsons and husband Buddy of Purlear, Joan Lovette Bullings of Winston Salem; grandchildren, Shannon Church Watkins, Brian Church, Eric Church, and Luke Walsh, step grandchild, Amanda Pruitt; brothers, Bill Lankford and wife Margie of Lincolnton, George Lankford and wife Jackie of Millers Creek; sister, Doris Hunter of Bear, Delaware; great grandchildren, Emily, Grant, Jake, Molly, Wyatt and Ryder; step great grandchildren, Corban and Caydence.

               Graveside service was December 9,   at Arbor Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery with Chaplain Paul Hugger officiating. The family will receive friends at the home on Saturday following the service.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Arbor Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Esther Eller, 480 Shepherd River Road, Millers Creek, NC 28651 or to Wake Forest Baptist Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

               A special thank you to Shirley Byers and Patti Walsh for the love and care that was provided.

 Garland Whittington, 75

Mr. Garland Whittington, age 75 husband of Teresa Whittington, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Funeral services were held December 10, at Pilgrim Baptist Church with Rev. Derek Kilby and Rev. Brady Hayworth officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Whittington was born September 1, 1942 in Wilkes County to Sheridan Andrew and Winnie Goldie Walsh Whittington. He was retired from Lance Inc.

               He was preceded in death by his parents.

               Garland is survived by his wife; Teresa of the home, a son; Brian and wife Julie of Wilkesboro, two grandchildren; Weston and Ava of Wilkesboro, two brother in laws; Ricky Whittington and wife, Cathy and Kevin Whittington and wife, Anna all of Wilkesboro and three nephews; Matthew Whittington and wife, Amanda and children, Brooke and Lucus, David Whittington and wife Heather, and children, Cullen and Hudson and Patrick Whittington and wife, Katherine.  

               In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Glioblastoma Foundation PO Box 62066 Durham, NC 27715.

 Agnes Brock, 100

Agnes Craven Brock, at the blessed age of 100, went home to her Lord and Savior on December 6, 2017, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Rosalind and Bob Reilly, in Powhatan, Virginia. She is survived by Rosalind, her sister, Edith Earp Mathis, her grandchildren, James, Ariana, and David, and three great grandchildren, Sam, Miles, and Jeff.

               The daughter of Sam and Myrtle Craven, Agnes grew up with 12 brothers and sisters by the Reddies River Pump Station run by her father. She was married to Mack Brock in 1942 and enjoyed 72 years of marriage with him until his death in 2015. They met during wartime at the Wilkes Hosiery Mill, and as newlyweds lived near various naval bases, from Newport, RI, to Gulfport, MI, where Mack was stationed and where Agnes put her typing and clerical skills to work in government offices.

               Later in their rock home on the Brocktown Rd., Agnes became a homemaker and the devoted mother of two daughters, Maxine and Rosalind. She enjoyed sewing dresses, cooking, gardening, and volunteering for the Red Cross Bloodmobile. She took satisfaction in her basement larder of canned goods, from half-gallons of tomato juice made from volunteer "tommy-toes," to pints of blackberry jam and pickles, and quarts of canned green beans from the garden. As the work-at-home secretarial assistant for Brock and Triplett Machine Shop, she once again put her typing skills to good use.

               An active member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church, Agnes taught the adult ladies' Sunday School class for almost 40 years. She sang in the choir, taught Vacation Bible School, and faithfully cooked unleavened bread for decades of communion services.

               Agnes will be remembered by her grandchildren as a never-ending source of original stories and games. Always singing in the car, rocking chair, and while doing chores, she taught the family hundreds of songs as well as poems she had memorized and stories she had heard while a girl.

               As her horizons narrowed in her last years, Agnes took great pleasure in looking out the window to enjoy "yet another beautiful day" from inside. A flowering shrub, one gracefully shaped oak leaf, a hummingbird at the nectar feeder-these simple delights never failed to draw her astonished praise of a Creator who loves us enough to fill the world with beauty for us to enjoy. In sorrow and joy, we celebrate her beautiful life, another gift from His hand.

 Diane Greear, 82

Mrs. Diane Iris Greear, 82, of Wilkesboro, passed away on December 6, 2017.

               Diane was born on July 25, 1935 to Melvin Parks and Iris Oler Parks in Lassen California.

 Diane is preceded in death by her parents; husband, James Blevins and Estell "Bill" Greear and an infant sister.

 No services are planned.

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

 Kay Hinton, 50

Ms. Kay Nell Hinton, 50, of North Wilkesboro, passed away on Tuesday December 5, 2017.

Kay was born on October 4, 1967 in Harford, Maryland to Thomas Edward Hinton and Deborah Jean Radcliffe Spicer.

Kay is preceded in death by her daughter, Amber Jean Billings.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother, Deborah Jean Spicer; sons, Ervin Andrew Billings, Daniel Alexander Billings both of North Wilkesboro; sister, Deborah Doran Billings (Robert) of Roaring River; brother, Robert Lee Doran (Heather) of North Wilkesboro; uncle, Earl J Radcliffe of Millers Creek and many nieces and nephews.  

Family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the American Heart Association, 128 S Tryon St. #1588, Charlotte, NC 28202.

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

    Billy  Johnson, 68

Billy James Johnson, age 68, of Union Grove, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his home. He was born April 24, 1949 in Wilkes County to Gilbert and Minnie Lunsford Johnson.

Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Linda Randolph Johnson.

Surviving are his sons, Lynn Johnson , Jamie Johnson and wife Rosa all of Union Grove; two brothers; two sisters; six grandchildren; and two great grandchildren.

No service will be held. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 John R. Davis, 81

John R. Davis, age 81, of North Wilkesboro, died Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his home. He was born August 22, 1936 in Wilkes County to Harley Otto and Ollie Carrie Belle Prevette Davis. Mr. Davis attended Cornerstone Church and was a US Army Veteran. He was employed with Buster Brown for over 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Ruth Anderson.

  Surviving are his loving wife of 57 years, Margaret Dawson Davis; son, John R. Davis, Jr. and wife Gina of Statesville; daughter, Tammy Goodrich and husband Barry of Old Hickory, Tennessee; sisters, Grace Osborne and husband Bob of North Wilkesboro, Wanda Simms of Largo, Maryland, Helen Faw and husband Rex of Dunkirk, Maryland; grandchildren, Summer Taylor and husband Derek of Lexington, Clint Davis of Tampa, Florida, Josh Tittle of Whitehouse, Tennessee, Loren Davis of Brentwood, Tennessee, Traci Goodrich; great grandchildren, Leah and Lillie Taylor; and many loving nieces and nephews.

  Graveside service with military honors was held   December 7,   at Mountain Park Cemetery with Pastor Matthew Sherman officiating.   Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements

  Pallbearers were Clint Davis, Josh Tittle, Derek Taylor, Bob Haas, Lee Osborne and Steve Weaver. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Osborne, Sam Weaver and David Anderson.

 Mary Osborne Church, age 86

Mary Osborne Church, age 86, of North Wilkesboro, died Monday, December 4, 2017 at her home. She was born April 6, 1931 in Ashe County to Beldon C. and Lucretia Woodie Osborne. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Athalee Walker and husband Bill, Marjorie Elledge and husband Walter, Betty Sue Owens and husband C.P., Meurial Bare, Helen Davis; and brothers, Quinton Osborne and wife Louise, Garmel Osborne and wife Reba, Kenneth Osborne and wife Mary Belle, Jack Osborne and wife Billie Jean, and Willie Osborne.

  Surviving are her husband, Rex Church; daughter, Patty Tedder and husband Jasper; grandson, Chris Tedder and wife Holly; great granddaughter, Hannah Tedder; brother, Gar Osborne and wife Omie; sister-in-law, Bonnie Osborne; brother-in-law, Dallas Bare; several nieces and nephews.

  Funeral service was held   December 6,   at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Leon Church officiating. Burial  followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park.   The family has requested no food. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Pruitt Hospice, 924 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Pallbearers were Chris Tedder, Allen Bare, Kent Berrier, Donnie Church, Garry Spears and Dennis Haynes.

 Carl Gales, 76

Carl O. Gales, age 76, of North Wilkesboro, died Thursday, November 30, 2017 at his home. He was born April 10, 1941 in Wilkes County to Fred and Minnie Wyatt Gales. Mr. Gales was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy Anderson Gales; and two sisters, Trib and Doshie.

Surviving are his son, Johnny Gales of North Wilkesboro; granddaughter, Carlene Gales of North Wilkesboro; and sister, Patsy Ann Johnson of North Wilkesboro.

Private burial will be held at Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery. The family has requested no flowers. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

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