#GWYN AND ANNIE ARE FRIENDS

[behrdara]

" i brought more seashells! "

triumphantly, she waves the small duffel bag, which contains about a dozen bright pink seashells. smile is perhaps a bit too wide and practiced ( she's been debating what to say to annie all the way from the shore, because she assumes the woman must be driving herself up the wall with so much time on bedrest ). gwyneth cannot say she would blame annie if she decided to jump out the window and throw mrs. everdeen's worries into the wind.

" i know you're about sick of weaving necklaces, however, i found this particularly lovely shade of pink sheashells, and i thought we could mix them with the other ones we have left to- " rapid words come to a halt upon noticing annie's glare. gwyn exhales heavily, shoulders slump in defeat, " annie, don't give me that look ... you know you need to take it slow. mrs. everdeen will kill me if i let you out of that bed. " @70th

[cathygeha]

REVIEW

Silver Lady by Mary Jo Putney

Dangerous Gifts #1

Interesting, intriguing, introduction to a new series that will showcase paranormal gifts in the main characters of historical romances. Great start to a new series!

What I liked:

* The introduction in which Rhys and Gwyn Tremayne find two small, gifted children – Caden and Branock – and take them home

* Bran: abandoned at three, escaped with Caden and made it to London, taken in and raised by the Tremaynes, works for The British Home Office, problem solver, researcher, knows people and can see threads – knows he needs to go to Cornwall and not because he is last in line to inherit a barony

* Girl: a mind-wiped woman, kidnapped, gifted, to be used against her will for something big – liked finding out who she really was and how her life would play out

* The closeness that Caden and Bran have both as tiny boys and later as men

* The idea of “gifts” and how they are explained in the story

* The plot, pacing, setting, and writing

* The way the gifted characters felt and followed their intuition

* The relationship between Bran and Merryn and how gifted often find the perfect mate

* Getting to know Tamsyn, Matthew Davey, Glynis, Annie, Alice, and wondering about Cade’s younger half-sister and if she will show up later in this series will be

* That I liked and cared about the characters and felt I would like to have them as friends

* Knowing that there is another book in this series to look forward to

* All of it really except…

What I didn’t like:

* Who and what I was meant not to like

* Thinking about war, spies, treasonous acts, and the evil men and women will do for money

Did I enjoy this book? Yes

Would I read more in this series? Yes

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

BLURB

Cornwall calling! From New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney, the first in an intoxicating historical romance series set on the rugged Cornish coast, filled with swashbuckling adventure and real-life history, intrigue and an unshakeable love—perfect for fans of Poldark . A smoldering nobleman and a beautiful amnesiac with paranormal gifts discover they share a powerful passion, a unique legacy—and a common enemy. Together they faced the past . . . A sense of duty sends Bran Tremayne to Cornwall to confront his heritage of British nobility. Abandoned at birth, Bran wants nothing to do with the embittered remains of his family. But as a special agent for the Home Office, he senses trouble brewing along the coast. And he can’t turn away from the vulnerable woman he encounters in the Cornish countryside. Merryn’s amnesia makes her past a mystery to them both, but with her life in danger, the only thing Bran knows for sure is that the beautiful stranger needs his protection . . . But would they share a future? Leaning into Bran is difficult enough, but can Merryn trust the strong bond—and the powerful passion—she feels for her rugged rescuer? She has no choice once Bran uncovers that she is at the center of a plot between French agents and Cornish smugglers. From misty woodlands to stormy shores, the two join forces with a band of loyal Cornishmen to bring down a common enemy. Yet will their growing love survive the coming peril?

[not-poignant]

In FT there are some fae who feed off sexual violence (I think Mikkel mentioned them?) and i was just wondering: Are these fae born with the knowledge of what their true appetite is or are they waterhorses where they only discover it later on when they are older? And if it's the last once, how do they cope with it? Do they initially struggle with doing what they have to to survive, like Ash did when he first found out he'd have to eat humans or Gwyn when he discovered he ate souls?

I know you might not have the answers to these questions since you probably haven't had to think about it too much because none of your main characters or even side characters are this type of fae but it's something I'm really curious about. Since people are so complex and usually not defined by any single thing (like fae aren't truly defined by their true appetite). And no two fae are the same even if they have the same appetite as each other.

I had this passing thought that the fae that killed Mikkel's childhood friend might have done so out of mercy? Like they had to do that to her to feed their true appetite but killed her so she wouldn't have to live with the trauma of it afterwards. Or maybe i'm wrong and they were just a sadistic monster. But then i find it hard to believe that every single fae with an appetite like that are all nothing but monsters, because none of your characters have ever been that one dimensional.

I'm probably overthinking it lol but anyway, you're writing is awesome and i can't help but analyse the world/characters you create.

Hi anon,

My comment is going to be so much shorter than your ask!

The answer is - it just depends on the fae.

But then i find it hard to believe that every single fae with an appetite like that are all nothing but monsters, because none of your characters have ever been that one dimensional.

We've met actually a few one-dimensional monsters/fae in Fae Tales, who are fae - from the blue annis and the miskatin in Oswal-Tay (blue annis in particular are in Game Theory and The Ice Plague twice), to the Nightingale. They're definitely in the story? And there's generally at least one or two kinds/species of fae like this in every one of the canon stories? So it's probably good to keep it in mind that they absolutely exist in the fae tales canon/universe both at the very refined level (Nightingale) to like the borderline-beast level - though still capable of sentience and language (blue annis / miskatin).

The fae who killed Mikkel's childhood friend did so because it gave them great pleasure to sadistically rape and kill someone.

Many of these fae don't have 'childhoods' in the same way that other fae do (quite a few fae don't have classic childhoods). The Nightingale for example was never a child. He came into being as an adult. Miskatin are birthed knowing their appetites, they're never exactly 'children.' For many fae who actively cannibalise or rape other fae and feed off that, they're not born with a capacity to agonise over their appetite, and they don't sit there going 'oh WHY was I born this way.' None of the miskatin or the blue annis are out there living their lives like this, for example, re: being horrifically sadistic cannibals.

Tbh Ash is aberrant and considered abnormal because he struggles with his appetite so much? He's definitely not the norm, and this is why so many fae comment on how strange or ugly or gross or weird it is that he likes humans at all. The Raven Prince insulted him for feeling soft towards humans nearly every chance he got, and the King of the Unseelie certainly knows someone who's pretty bad at being Unseelie when he sees them.

Oxcillian is an Unseelie fae who feeds on sexual violence in The Nascent Diplomat, to use him as an example, he was born without a capacity for general remorse towards his victims, and is low on empathy. He likes that he's hurting his victims, that's the way he feeds, it's in his body's best interest to make that as enjoyable as possible.

Augus and Ash being as compassionate as they are is considered an odd 'mistake' in the Unseelie kingdom, and 100% not the norm, or at all reflecting a moral process that most Unseelie fae experience re: their appetites. The Raven Prince also comments on this re: Augus, often referencing his earlier incarnations in the process.

I've had this ask response open for 8 hours now lol so I think it's ready to post. I think that mostly answers your thoughts! (Ooo the answer did end up being longer than the ask!)

[waterloou]

👀

"are you joining me today?"

"I figured why not. It's my day off, I miss my little Benny" Gwyn gave her daughter a kiss on the forehead before picking up Her tea and taking a sip.

"You sure you don't want to rest? I haven't seen you have a day off in ages"

"I assure you, my love, I'm quite alright" Gwyn held Bennett's face in her hands for a moment before looking towards the lake, "it's beautiful, isn't it?"

"Gorgeous"

"You know, at Hogwarts, your father and I used to hang around the lake, especially on rainy days"

"Why rainy days?"

"It was so nice to just sit in a little bubble, away from the bustling world, watching as the rain fell around you. There, it was dry, and warm, and safe"

Bennett smiled and took her mum's hand.

"That sounds amazing"

Gwyn squeezed their hands, "it was. Do you and your friends-"

"Maisie and Annie, yes" Bennett picked up her tea cup, running her finger over the rim, "it started off as Maisie's spot, then Annie would use it to cry about Oliver Wood-"

"Oliver Wood-is that the boy the poor girl waxes poetry about every time she's here?"

"The very one."

From The Most Beautiful Thing

[strange-lights-and-stardust]

Newbie Devotee Challenge Day 16

Day 16: Create a song list that makes you think about your deity. Give a brief reason for choosing each song, and provide links to youtube videos for other people to enjoy! You can devote the energy you put into this project as an offering for your deity.

Get ready for the music I loved in my youth, and still do. We got metal, alt rock and a random country song.

Bring Me To Life -- Evanescence This. Entire. Song. I remember thinking about this song, a few days before meeting Gwyn, and going, “Wow this song is incredibly theologically relevant to me, especially the lines ‘Frozen inside without your touch without your love / Darling only you are the life among the dead’--but wait, how is it relevant? I guess I must be thinking of the Horned God, in His more psychopomp-y aspects.” Then I met Gwyn and it clicked, as did so many things in my life.

All That I’m Living For -- Evanescence It’s about trauma and dreams and being chased down by something inescapable. This is one of the songs on my Pagan Feels playlist that I put on there for reasons I didn’t fully understand at the time, which in retrospect were probably along the lines of “yer being hunted down by a God.” 

Aquarius -- Within Temptation Hello #seaproblems squad. This one’s about longing for the ocean--I particularly like the lines “They say I have to be aware / That one day you won’t let me go” (I like responding “I should hope not!). For years I wondered who this song reminded me of, but no one ever quite fit. Suffice to say Someone fits now, especially with all His ocean associations for me.

See Who I Am -- Within Temptation I like thinking of this one as Gwyn talking to me. The first verse says “Come into my world / See through my eyes” and then the second verse goes “I’ll come into your world / See through your eyes,” which makes me think of Him not giving up when I didn’t hear His call at first, but continuing to try to bridge that gap. 

Nemo -- Nightwish This is one of my favorites by them. It’s about learning to dream again and to me it always felt like the speaker is calling out to Deity for help. I like the lines “Walk the dark path / Sleep with angels / Call the past for help / Touch me with your love / And reveal to me my true name.” Sometimes I sing along with that part as a prayer to Gwyn.

Wish I Had an Angel -- Nightwish I’ve always liked how boldly sexual and sacrilegious this song is. For someone with my background (growing up with a lot of fear about “doing the right thing, and sexual feelings are definitely never the right thing you nasty perv”) it feels very liberating. I especially like the lines “Last dance, first kiss / Your touch my bliss / Beauty always comes with dark thoughts.” You’ll never guess Who I’m thinking of. 

Zombie -- Versailles This is my favorite Japanese band. I like this song because basically, a bunch of “lost boys” are playing in a cemetery, and then the vampire lord shows up (”By the master’s orders, beat the bones! / Sing along with the song of the bats!”) and the boys’ game turns into a ceremony. I heavily relate to the idea of being a youth who was just messing around until my “vampire lord” appeared to turn my life sacred and profound and slightly eerie. 

Libido -- Versailles The title kinda says it all. (I’m pretty open at least on here about having *that* kind of relationship with Gwyn.)  Kamijo, the singer/songwriter, is an amazing poet and musician so this song is both beautiful and hot as fuck. 

I’m In Love With the Darkness -- Xandria “...And the darkness loves me too.” :) To me this has always felt like a really positive song about loving darkness and night and rain and mystery, and other gothy type things. And my heart has belonged to goth for years, as an aesthetic and philosophy (and fashion!) and so forth. It’s just that now I have a face for that calling. 

I Fell in Love With the Devil -- Avril Lavigne A friend recommended this one to me. I follow a heavily demonized Deity. Gwyn has been thought of as *a* (or even *the*) Devil for *centuries*. So this really hit home. All the Feels. 

Moonfall from The Mystery of Edwin Drood I sang this song in college before transitioning (and before converting to Paganism) so there’s a personal connection here. I associate Gwyn with moonlight, and every line in this song just fits. 

You Fill Up My Senses (Annie’s Song) -- John Denver And now for something completely different! A few nights ago, I abruptly remembered this song exists, and I cried because it gives me intense Gwyn feelings. The nature images in the first verse are all places I associate with Gwyn, and in the second verse, these two lines stand out: “Let me give my life to you” (that reminds me of my Dedication to Him) and “Let me die in your arms” (He’s the Gatherer of Souls, and I trust and pray that one day He’ll gather mine). 

There are so many more songs that remind me of Gwyn, which I guess is fitting for a God of inspiration and His awenydd. But I hope you enjoy these. 

[the-record-obituaries]

March 4, 2020

Cora Ann Neikirk, 87

Cora Ann Neikirk, age 87, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Wilkes Senior Village.

She was born October 10, 1932 in Wilkes County to Gordon Russell and Maggie Gray Godbee. Cora was retired from Tyson Foods. She loved to do crafts. Ms. Neikirk was preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving are her children, Al Davis and spouse Annie of Texas, Linda Norris and spouse Lee of Wilkesboro, Tony Davis and spouse Joyce of Moravian Falls, Debbie Smith and spouse Shep of Taylors, South Carolina; thirteen grandchildren; a number of great grandchildren; and a number of great great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Eulogy by the family. Memorials may be made to the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

 Mr. William Francis Dargin

Mr. William Francis Dargin, age 79 of Wilkesboro passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at his home.

Memorial services with Military Honors by the Veterans of Foreign War Post # 1142 will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Matt Miller officiating.  

Mr. Dargin was born February 21, 1941 in Newark, NJ to William J. and Margaret M. McClain Dargin.  He served as a Captain in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.   He was a Mensa member, Friends of the Wilkes County Library and  he had a lifelong love of boats and sailing.  He was an avid gardener and mentor to many teens and young adults.  He had a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville.  

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years; Laurie Volsdal Frachey-Dargin of the home, three daughters; Heather Bartram and husband Brian of Connecticut, Liv Perry and husband Ross of Vermont, Kimberly Crabb of Wilkesboro, two sons; Jared Dargin and Tammie Brown of Millers Creek and David Frachey and wife Deidre’ of Connecticut, four grandchildren; Jim and John Bartram of Connecticut, Eli Perry of Vermont, Nathaniel and Theodor Frachey of Connecticut, one sister; Margo O’Malley and husband Tim of Tennessee, dear friends; Shasta Phillips, Shelia Owens, Collee Riddle, companion canine; Macy, several nieces, nephews and several great nieces and nephews around the globe.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Wilkes, PO  Box 306, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Friends of the Wilkes County Library, 215 10th Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com

 Marvin Franklin Wagoner, 66

Marvin Franklin Wagoner, age 66, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his home. Mr. Wagoner was born November 12, 1953 in Wilkes County to Raymond Hobert and Bessie Viola Royal Wagoner. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Rufus Wagoner; and sisters, Margie Wagoner and Geneva Wagoner.

Surviving are his wife, Brenda Brown Wagoner; sons, Joe Wagoner and spouse Retha, Mickey Wagoner and spouse Amanda all of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Jeremiah Wagoner and spouse Kayla, Joe Joe Wagoner and spouse Megan, Tommy Wagoner, Sophia Wagoner, Dakota Wagoner, Gina Wagoner, Mickey Wagoner, Jr.; great grandchildren, Jazmine Wagoner, Abigail Wagoner, Aria Wagoner, Joseph Keith Wagoner; and brother, Spencer Wagoner and spouse Verna of North Wilkesboro.

Funeral service were be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Brother Billy Wagoner and Brother Michael Brown officiating. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The family received friends at Miller Funeral Service from 6:00 until 8:00 Monday night. Donations may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 688 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

 Gladys Wyatt Roberts, 70

Gladys Wyatt Roberts, age 70, of Millers Creek, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. Mrs. Roberts was born July 13, 1949 in Wilkes County to Rev. Archie and Julie Cleary Wyatt. Gladys was a member of New Light Baptist Church #2. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bud Roberts; great grandchild, Gauge Bumgarner; and sister, Clara Hart.

Surviving are her son, Allen Roberts and spouse Becky, Millers Creek; daughter, Pat Roberts and fiancé James Hart of Millers Creek; grandchildren, Julia Medford and spouse Michael of North Wilkesboro, Jason Bumgarner and spouse Celeita, Halie Smith all of Millers Creek; great grandchildren, Jayden Bumgarner and Kason Bumgarner both of Millers Creek; several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.

 Funeral service were held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at New Light Baptist Church #2 with Pastor Jim Belcher and Rev. Mike Church officiating. Burial followed in the Ambrose Roberts Cemetery on Mertie Road. The family received friends at New Light Baptist Church #2 from 1:00 until 2:00 on Tuesday, prior to the service. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

  Mikey James Lovette, 37

Mikey James Lovette, age 37, of Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2020 at his home. Mikey was born August 14, 1982 in Wilkes County to Janet Vivian Johnson Lovette. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Cecil and Marie Lovette and Lawrence Johnson.

 Surviving are his mother, Janet Johnson Gregory of North Wilkesboro; sister, Malisa Lovette and fiancé, Oliver Bentley of Wilkesboro; aunt, Sandra McCrary and spouse Randy, Smithfield, Virginia; nephews, Tyler Carter, Trace Bentley, Bradley Vorsteg, Elijah Bentley,  and niece, Jaycee Carter.

 A Celebration of Life was held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1,, 2020 at Miller Funeral Service. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

  Carlie Elvin Cleary, age 87

Carlie Elvin Cleary, age 87, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at his home.

Carlie was born December 7, 1932 in Wilkes County to Raymond and Mozelle Ballard Cleary. He was a member of Second Baptist Church, a US Navy Veteran; was a Mason and a Shriner. Mr. Cleary was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Scott Bryan Cleary, Mark Elvin Cleary; sister, Bernice Cleary; brother, Arbury Cleary; and a step-daughter, Paula Sebastian.

 He is survived by his wife, Betty Porter Cleary; step son, David M. Wyatt and spouse Sandy of Millers Creek; step daughters, Tamara Wyatt of Wilkesboro, Nikole McGuire and spouse Chris of North Wilkesboro; brother, Larry Cleary of North Wilkesboro; sister, Barbara Jean Cooney and spouse Dan of Knoxville, Tennessee; eight step grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special little friends, Katie Owens and Bubba Prevette.

Graveside service with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 and Masonic Rites were held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Mountlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Danny Dillard officiating. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Miller Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.

 Donald Ray Ferguson, 73

Mr. Donald Ray Ferguson, age 73 of Millers Creek passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Wilkes Health and Rehabilitation.

Graveside service were held 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Wilkesboro with Rev Gwyn Anderson officiating.  The family received friends from 12:30 until 1:30 PM prior to the service at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mr. Ferguson was born May 18,1946 in Wilkes County to Everette and Ruby Nichols Ferguson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Fred and Robert Ferguson.

He is survived by a sister, Betty Jean Ferguson Price and husband, Sydney of North Wilkesboro, a brother, Bill Ferguson of North Wilkesboro, a sister in-law, Helen Ferguson, of Millers Creek, and special friends, Wanda and Danny Byers of Millers Creek.

Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com

 Mr. Gary Dale Colbert

Mr. Gary Dale Colbert age 55, of North Wilkesboro passed away February 25, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services were held at Reins Sturdivant Chapel Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 2:00 PM with Reverend Danny Bauguess officiating.  The family received friends from 12:00 until 1:45 prior to the service.  Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park.

Mr. Colbert was born January 1, 1965 to Fred Ray Colbert and Blanche Durham Colbert. He was self-employed as a Little Debbie Distributor.

Mr. Colbert was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bruce Colbert.

He is survived by a son, Cory Garrett Colbert of the home, Gary’s fiancé, Samantha Hamby of the home, a sister, Cindy Colbert of Elkin, a brother Bobby Colbert and wife Kathy of Traphill. Beloved father figure to nieces Jenna Lyons, Gracie Colbert, nephew Traeson Colbert and Sammi Jo Walker, and also survived by niece, Kathy Jo McGee and nephew, Matthew Colbert.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Leukemia Society of America 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 250 Charlotte, NC  28210.

Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com

 Wilhelmenia Wilby Greene Harris, 90

Mrs. Wilhelmenia Wilby Greene Harris, 90, of Millers Creek, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Maple Leaf Health Care in Statesville.  

Wilhelmenia was born on June 25, 1929 in Watauga County to Willie Lawrence Greene and Flora Belle Greene.

Wilhelmenia was a homemaker and life long member of Stony Fork Baptist Church.

Wilhelmenia is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Samuel LeRoy Harris; daughter, Cathy “Vicky” Harris; brothers, Claude Greene, Cecil Greene; sisters, Wilma Latham, Lorena Greene, Linda Kay Watson.  

Wilhelmenia is survived by her sons, Robert Alan Harris (Kelly Church) of Wilkesboro, Barry Harris (Rebecca) of Statesville; sister, Louella Copley of Charlotte; two grandchildren, Madison Harris of Statesville, McKenzie Harris of Millers Creek; two great grandchildren, Tanner and Shania of Statesville and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held Sunday, March 1, 2020 from 2:00-2:45 at Stony Fork Baptist Church. The funeral service was held on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Stony Fork Baptist Church.   Burial followed in the church cemetery.

 Rev. Sherrill Welborn and Rev. Phillip Woodring  officiated.

Memorial donations may be given to Stony Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund P.O. Box 128 Deep Gap, NC 28618.

Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com

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

 Arvie Lou Hayes Hamby, 89

Mrs. Arvie Lou Hayes Hamby, age 89 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services were held 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sherrill Wellborn and Rev. Dr. Susan Pillsbury officiating. Burial was in Arbor Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 12:00 until 1:30 prior to the service at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hamby was born February 22, 1931 in Wilkes County to Washington Mumford Hayes and Essie Viola Holcomb Hayes. She was a member of Arbor Grove United Methodist Church. She was a former President of the Handicap Organization of Wilkes.

Mrs. Hamby was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Max Aldean Hamby, a sister; Marybelle Hayes Johnson, a brother; William Jasper Hayes and two brother in laws; Walter George and Lester Johnson.

She is survived by four sons; Niki A Hamby and wife Kim of North Wilkesboro, Kimi M. Hamby and wife Kathy of Boomer, W. Kipi Hamby and wife Melissa of North Wilkesboro and Kini H. Hamby and wife Kimberly of North Wilkesboro, four grandchildren; Trevor Hamby, Kailee Davis and husband Tim, Jordan Cheek and husband Thomas and Ethan Hamby and Brenna, two great grandchildren; Sidney Cheek and Emersyn Davis, two sisters; Dicie Hayes George of Sparta, Dorothy “Dot” Hayes Foster and husband Curtis Foster of Purlear and special friends of the family; Perry and Claudia Parks.

Memorials may be made to Arbor Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery c/o Esther Eller 480 Shepherd River Road, Millers Creek, NC 28651 or Mtn. Valley Hospice 401 Technology Lane Suiter 200 Mt. Airy, NC 27030.

Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com

 Virginia Fay Handy Watson, 65

Mrs. Virginia Fay Handy Watson, age 65 of Sparta passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Elkin NC.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM Friday, February 28, 2020 at Traphill Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Caldwell officiating. The family received friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home.  Burial was in White Rock UMC Cemetery on Haystack Rd.

Mrs. Watson was born December 2, 1954 in Wilkes County to Mack Charlie Handy and Merle Blevins Handy. She started at Chatham’s in 1994 and worked there until 2016.  She retired after 22 years. She loved her grandchildren, was an avid church goer, made a mean gravy and biscuit, liked canning, cooking, and planning family get togethers.

In addition her parents, he was preceded in death by her husband; Tony Clinard Watson; one sister Ester Mae Handy and three brothers Charlie, Billy, and Bobby Handy.

She is survived by her daughter; Lisa McCann of Ronda and boyfriend Gary Perdue, and two sons, Tony Dale Watson and girlfriend Jessica Venable of Ennice, NC; Larry Watson and wife Jessica Watson of State Road; four sisters, Patsy Lail, Rita Anderson.Tina Lambert, and Angie Holder; two brothers, James Handy and Chris Mcharque  Thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren, and a special friend, Jimmy Billings.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorials may be made to the Donor’s choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com

  James Jackson “Jack” Brown, Jr., 63

James Jackson “Jack” Brown, Jr., age 63, of Hays, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 at his home. Jack was born January 30, 1957 in Wilkes County to James Jackson “Jim” Brown, Sr. and Sally Brewer Brown.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his daughter, Carrie Beasey of Hays; grandson, Tyler Beasey of Hays; sister, Jennifer Fuller and spouse Ralph of Hays; nephew, Clinton Fuller and spouse Brandy of Hays; niece, Christina Call of Wilkesboro; two great nieces; great nephew, Nathan Call of Wilkesboro.

Memorial service was held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Miller Funeral Chapel. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

  Dare Foster Moore, age 89

Dare Foster Moore, age 89, of Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. She was born September 3, 1930 in Wilkes County to Alonzo and Nora Riggs McNeil. Mrs. Moore was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church. She loved cooking, music, dancing, fashion and decorating. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bobby Ray Moore; son, Michael Foster; daughter, Susan Faye Foster; four brothers; and four sisters.

Mrs. Moore is survived by her children, Cathryn Aldridge of Columbia, South Carolina, Debbie Foster, Tim Foster and spouse Melanie all of Wilkesboro, Jodi Foster of Asheville, Sandi Foster of Wilkesboro; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church with Pastor Kevin Brown officiating. Burial followed in the Church Cemetery. The family received friends at Mount  Pleasant Baptist Church from 1:00 until 2:00 on Saturday, prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 688 North Bridge Street, Elkin, NC 28621. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

  Bina Louise Myers, 82

Bina Louise Myers, age 82, of Hays, went home to be with Jesus, Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Myers was born March 12, 1937 in Watauga County to Edward and Lona Belle Tedder Brewer. She was a member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church and was a prayer warrior. Bina loved gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James Brewer, Dean Brewer, sisters, Ella Mae Huggins and Jean Ring; son-in-law, Craig Gambill.

Surviving are her husband, Bill Myers of the home; daughter, Pat Gambill of Hays; sons, Billy Myers and spouse Susan of Millers Creek, Charles Myers and spouse Rachel of Hays; grandchildren, Jamie Gambill of Hays, Anthony Myers and spouse Ashley of Winston Salem, Will Myers of Millers Creek, Acacia Myers of Thomasville, Steven Myers of Hays; great granddaughter, Grace Gambill of Hays.

 Funeral service were held 12:00 p.m. Friday, February 28, 2020 at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church with Rev. Steven Shumate and Rev. Travis Brown officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church from 11:00 until 12:00 on Friday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

Pallbearers will be Anthony Myers, Will Myers, Steven Myers, Allen Holbrook, Jim Wood and Bill Gryder.

 Clyde Grady Nickelson, age 83

Clyde Grady Nickelson, age 83, of Millers Creek, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home. Clyde was born July 12, 1936 in Ashe County to Robnit and Grace Barker Nickelson. He was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. He loved to garden, loved his plants and trees, and being outdoors. Clyde worked for Lowe’s Co. as a truck driver and 33 years for Skyline Marina as manager. Mr. Nickelson was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Jim Stone.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Johnson Nickelson; sons, Clyde Nickelson, Jr. of Ronda, Michael Shane Nickelson of Purlear; daughters, Phyllis Keen of Layton, Utah, Roberta Hadley of Las Vegas, Nevada, Sheree Smith of Victory, Texas; brother, Duane Stone of Millers Creek; nine grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service were held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Sherrill Wellborn and Randy Gambill officiating. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The family received friends at Miller Funeral Service from 12:00 until 1:00 on Wednesday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Ebenezer Christian Children’s Home, PO Box 2777, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

 Kaye C. Reid, age 81

Kaye C. Reid, age 81, of Purlear, went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her home. Kaye was born May 18, 1938 in Wilkes County to E.M. and Iola Church Campbell.  Mrs. Reid was a member of Rock Creek Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy Wayne Reid; brother, Bobby Campbell; and sister, Virgie Campbell.

Kaye is survived by her son, Guy Wayne Reid and spouse Lonnitta of Millers Creek; grandson, David Wayne Reid and spouse Jamie of Cary; granddaughter, Ricquell Cooper of Charlotte; great grandson, Gavin Wayne Reid of Cary; brother, James Campbell and spouse Judy of Wilkesboro; sister, Jane Bouchelle and spouse Jim of North Wilkesboro; a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral service were held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Rock Creek Church of Christ with Pastor Michael Howard officiating. Private burial was in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Rock Creek Church of Christ Church, c/o Chuck Wallis, 748 Campbell Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or to Samaritan Kitchen of Wilkes, PO Box 1072 Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

[laughingpinecone]

Letter!

Trick or Treat time!

I am laughingpineapple on AO3

It’s a long list of characters so the specific requests aren’t overly detailed, please draw at will from my general likes and general fandom likes in addition or as an alternative to any of those!

All requests are art or fic - for art, the stuff I like is the kind that depicts the characters doing something. I’ll aways be happier with a very simple drawing of two characters walking together or sharing a cup of coffee than with an ambitious composition that looks like an Avengers poster.

They are also all for tricks and treats, except for The Swapper which is just tricks, but ignore at will for extra gifts.

Likes: worldbuilding, slice of life (doubly so if the event the fic focuses on is made up but canon-specific), missing moments, 5+1 and similar formats, bonding and emotional support/intimacy, physical intimacy, lingering touches, loyalty, casefic, surrealism, magical realism, established relationships, future fic, hurt/comfort or just comfort from the ample canon hurt, throwing characters into non-canon environments, banter, functional relationships between dysfunctional individuals, unexplained mysteries, bittersweet moods, journal/epistolary fic, dreams and memories and identities, canon-adjacent tropey plots, outsider POV, UST, exploration of secondary bits of canon, leaning on the uniqueness of the canon setting/mood, found families, characters reuniting after a long and/or harrowing time, friends-to-lovers, road trips, maps, mutual pining, cuddling, wintry moods, the feeling of flannel and other fabrics, ridiculous concepts played straight, sensory details, sickfic, places being haunted, people being haunted, the mystery of the woods, small hopes in bleak worlds, electricity, places that don’t quite add up, mismatched memories, caves and deep places, distant city lights at night

Cool with: any tense, any pov, any rating, plotty, not plotty, IF, nerdy canon references, unrequested characters popping up

DNW: non-canonical rape, non-canonical children, unrequested ships, canon retellings, consent issues

Twin Peaks: Harry Truman, James Hurley, Frank Truman, Albert Rosenfield, Tammy Preston, Monica Bellucci, Margaret Lanterman, Denise Bryson, Cynthia Knox, Constance Talbot, Bosomy Woman, Annie Blackburn, Jade, Wally Brando, Diane Evans, Doris Truman, Lucy Moran

The mystery of the woods. How do they relate to the woods, what do they gain and what do they lose in the woods. Case fic but they don’t find out jack shit, someone disappears, David Bowie was there, it’s complicated. Fragmented, shifted, mirrored identities. New Lodge spaces. The risks of staring into the void for too long. Gentle illusions. Transcendence. The moon. Static buzzing. Any title from the s3 ethereal whooshing compilation used as a prompt, actually. For treats, all these spooky things can remain in the background while the warmer hues of canon (all the food and cute friendships and Canadian geese and sparks of joy) take center place!

AUs and fusion AUs are great for this fandom! I have Final Fantasy on my mind a lot recently so any FFVI, VII, T, IX, X, XII or XIII reimagining would be fantastic, but also regular fantasy, space opera, sci-fantasy… anything fancy!

I ship Coop/Albert/Harry and all sides thereof, Laura/Donna, Tammy/Cynthia, Lucy/Andy, Gordon/Phillip, Chet/Sam. I love & for all of the above and Harry&Frank, Bookhouse Boys in general, Margaret&Hawk, James&Shelly, Margaret&Trumans, Albert&Frank, Albert&Doris, Tammy&Albert, Tammy&literally any woman in the cast, Denise&any Blue Rose, Cynthia&Constance, Constance&Twin Peaks cast, Annie&Audrey, Annie&Shelly, Wally&Coop&Laura, Diane&Albert, Diane&Phillip, Lucy&Margaret. $character&Laura is the free space here, when in doubt add Laura.

Canon-specific DNWs: any singular Dreamer being the ‘source’ of canon, BOB (let alone Judy) being forever defeated in the finale, Judy being an active malevolent presence in the characters’ lives, clear explanations for canonical ambiguities, ‘Odessaverse’ being the reality layer, the Fireman’s House by the Sea being the White Lodge

Harry Truman: his life in remission or something with animals Frank Truman: maybe he’s a tulpa or maybe he came back to a town he doesn’t recognize anymore Albert Rosenfield: splitting identities post-canon, leaving the FBI, something about his jazz collection Tammy Preston: Tammy infodumping 101, meeting legacy characters, trying not to implode like previous generations of blue rose Monica Bellucci: just give me your headcanons about whatever the hell that was about, possibly not as a retelling. Was she actual Monica, a masking memory for a different spirit, something else entirely... Margaret Lanterman: playing off any character we never see her share a scene with in canon, environmental activist, saplings enthusiast Denise Bryson: actual undercover FBI means she’s now part of office shenanigans, right? Or coming back to Twin Peaks years later Cynthia Knox: Garland’s legacy in the USAF is a heavy burden. going through an initiation of her own not unlike Tammy Constance Talbot: visiting Twin Peaks for whatever reason, being shaken by some supernatural event Bosomy Woman: who is she, where does she come from. is she friends with Phil. I’m down with her being Lois Duffy or not Jade: two things I love about her are that she comes out unscathed from a brush-in with the supernatural and that "Jade” is an alias she got from Invitation to Love. Expanding on either topic would be great (Invitation to Love fandom fic?) Wally Brando: the absolute coolest. That is unironically all. Tell me more about how cool he is, in the woods or on the road. Diane Evans: defragmenting her self somehow, in and out of the red room Doris Truman: what’s she like, who is she friends with. A coincidence in Hastings’ website makes me wonder if she’s an UFO enthusiast and interested in the zone Lucy Moran: Lucy's way of perceiving the world as a gateway to deeper truths which she may or may not be aware of. Also raccoons.

Ghost Trick: Cabanela, Jowd, Alma, Pigeon Man, Emma, Bailey

I am very interested in various characters finding about the erased timeline, but not getting their memories back, and having to live with being told about what they did but never remembering it. All what-ifs welcome (what if they managed an acceptable happy ending but didn’t reset the timeline, what if a different party went back to the past and kept their memories, what if Alma’s ghost stuck around…) Also open to AUs here, especially for generic fantasy or sci-fi settings or the Final Fantasy ones I prompted for Yuletide .

I ship Alma/Cabanela/Jowd, Alma/Jowd and Cabanela/Jowd and like all the & relationships in the game and more. Lots of love to Sissel and Missile always. (and Alma/Cabanela if Jowd isn’t around for some reason! Just don’t ignore him please!)

Cabanela: graciously accepting some type of defeat, or being rightfully stubborn about something. Maybe situations in which he knows he doesn’t have to lead Jowd: time-displaced and touch-starved, or getting to the bottom of the morbid humor barrel. Knowing he’s at the center of everyone’s attention. (for the record, that beard is at the center of my attention. it is very nice) Alma: would be nice if she had a personality of her own. Ghost Alma with or without powers? Teaming up with Cabanela or Lynne? Maybe she has trouble communicating with them but she’s there? Pigeon Man: how do he and Lovey take to Sissel. Friendship with Cabanela in the new timeline. Emma: her plotting process, or her activist leanings, or both. Is she friends with Alma? Bailey: I like how simple he is, and his panic dance of course. Throw him at another character of your choice and see what happens? Cabanela, for example?

The Last Remnant: Kate, Pagus, Emma, David Nassau, Zolean, Sibal, Maddox

I’m very interested in post-game exploration, and getting a clearer feeling of any of the cities and assorted places. I like characterization based on battle quotes, red bubble dialogues, and even their unique stat (‘authority’ is a natural fit for David but ‘romance’ tells me something new about Sibal!) Character interaction. Bit of worldbuilding. What’s another festival they celebrate? Do they erect something else instead of the Valeria Heart? Any fun discoveries down in Siebenbur? Where the hell IS Veyriel, anyway, do they go look for it and if so what do they find out? End of an age. Old bonds.

I ship David/Rush (wouldn’t want it as the main focus of a David fic, but as background there or anywhere it’s great) and Pagus/Sibal/Maddox. David&Rush and Pagus&Sibal&Maddox are also great. I also love Torgal, Caedmon, Allan, Irina, Glenys, Sheryl, Roberto and the Duke of Ghor, but everyone, really.

Kate: any expansion of her tulpa narrative? Maybe while she makes a friend of your choice? Pagus: my history-loving nerd. I’m also not over the fact that it’s stated canon that for a Qsiti, he’s an absolute catch. What a babe. Emma: let her be grumpy at someone... maybe teaming up with David à la good cop bad cop David Nassau: nice things happening to David postcanon, please? He’s been through a lot and I love him. Who can understand him, what can give him purpose? Zolean: I need someone to adopt this sad fish now that he knows that his friend is gone. Military experience and lost friends preferred but not required. Sibal and/or Maddox: give me all the Qsiti worldbuilding, Siebenbur worldbuilding, Remnant daydreaming, backstory with Pagus, old men reunions after the ending...

Dark Souls: Solaire, Siegmeyer, Sieglinde, Logan, Gough, Artorias

I’m only familiar with the first game! It’s probably relevant to mention that I think that linking the fire is kind of a dumbass move, Gwyn is an ass, Kaathe has his own agenda and there’s no winning move in this world, or at least no obvious one. Feel free to deviate from anyone’s canon endings, to make things happen that’ll stave off their hollowing. I am interested in any of these people meeting and possibly striking up a friendship, and also in exploring Lordran’s temporal/dimensional fuckery, where it’s possible to meet people who have been gone for ages...

Solaire: tragic, lovable, doomed, pure of heart dumb of ass and all. Ways in which his search for his sun intersects with the bigger mysteries and tragedies? What if he accidentally talked to Kaathe instead of Frampt in his quest? Siegmeyer: just let him be jovial and helpful? Traveling with someone and being a good buddy? Sieglinde: (almost) unstoppable can of whoop-ass, what’s it like to be basically the only non-undead in Lordran? Logan: he grump. Maybe he learns something interesting in the Archives. I am also interested in deets on him going mad there, at the end of his quest for knowledge. Sounds eldritch, poignant and intriguing. Gough: get him out of gay baby jail, poor thing, what’d he do! Or, at least: who goes to visit him, what does he feel for his people who appear to be more or less enslaved. Why does Gwyn allow him to languish in that tower? Artorias: much like with Solaire, I am intrigued by this paragon of virtue in a world that's really harsh on that sort of thing. He’s also... not human? Sif and Alvina always welcome.

Pyre: Oralech, Sandra, Bertrude, Molten Milithe, Celeste, Volfred, Tariq, Pamitha

Oh the burning found family feelings, the revolutionary passion, the divide between topside social constraints (moreso for liberated exiles, thrust into heroic roles after the revolution) and the kind of freedom allowed by the downside! Mere distance cannot separate our spirits! Noxalas! ...any cutesy activity lifted from the game would be great, like X doing laundry with Y.  Thoughts about the Plan, about the Scribes, about being considered the reincarnation of the Scribes, about finding oneself at the end of an age, as everything crumbles down to form something new. The titan stars. Exploring literally any corner of the Downside. Any postcanon very welcome with any combination of endings as long as the revolution was peaceful. I love everyone so much. Please do lean in on the xeno details if you’re writing nonhumans! Even for gen, I like to read what it’s like to be something other than human.

I ship Volfred/Tariq, Volfred/Oralech, some form of Oralech/Volfred/Tariq (more of a Volfred-centric V but I would like to be convinced of the Oralech/Tariq side of things), Celeste/Jodariel, Reader/Sandra, Hedwyn/Fikani and Pamitha/Bertrude. All & pairs welcome. I do NOT ship Jodi/Ignarius, Celeste/Tariq and *ae/Almer.

Oralech: so many intense emotions, just pick one and run with it! His topside ending made me cry. Finding the pristine blackwagon, books and sigil he would deem the True Nightwings’? Learning to let go of he bundle of hatred and prejudice he’d used as a shield, one thread at a time? Bonding with a character of your choice? Sandra: butting heads with any character of your choice, ideologically and also because she’s understandably pissed off 24/7? Volfred was Reader before us, what was their relationship like? And I’m sure that post-game the Reader brings her along to Nightwings meetings when she feels like it? Bertrude: witchy snek doing witchy snek things please. Her reluctant bonding is great Milithe: also witchy snek doing witchy snek things but on a grander, more primeval scale? Her drive to explore the Downside touches me. Celeste: the fixed star learning not to be fixed anymore, and being a person, while her counterpart has something of a 830 years head start and no-one seems to be on her wavelength. She’s intense and burning and uncompromising and how do you live like that? Volfred: early days in exile, bonding with any of the old Nightwings, or living as prime minister giving his all to the new society he’s building, which has to be demanding and tiresome. Idealistic, self-assured and a little manipulative is one of my ideals so just send him Volfred-ing around and I’ll be happy. Tariq: he keeps it all under the surface and if you get a peek past it there’s something of an eldritch depth to him and isn’t that so sweet. I think we need more Tariq whump but also Tariq nursing sick Nightwings, Tariq having nice days and just all-around more Tariq, is all. Pamitha: it’s hard to break that self-loathing but she could get a break maybe? If she stays Downside, what does she find at the far borders of this land?

The Last Guardian: any

The boy & the very good boy… I’d like to read about a distant reunion. I was surprised by the boy being the combo breaker after the former Ueda protagonists cast their societies behind. He gets to live his life with his people, apparently, but what makes him leave and find Trico again? What’s their bond like, years later? Or is it Trico who comes back to search for him?

And what about the being in the coffin? Got any headcanons on the relationship between it, the master of the valley, the alien-looking white tower and the rest of the vall... well, crater, presumably? Are they dead? Does some part of their conscience stick around? Were they in some sort of cryostasis and the destruction of the master of the valley woke them up?

I really like the setting of the game so laying it thick with the environmental focus is always appreciated.

As an aside and since SotC and ICO are in the tagset, I don’t generally like to think about direct, rational connections between the three games, placing them in a timeline etc. Even so, if you read the TLG artbook: what the hell was Ueda going on about, talking about SotC “as if through a mirror” or whatever that quote went like? Iirc he was talking about TLG’s mirror and SotC’s pool having some sort of symbolic... inverted... connection...? If you have ideas about some crackpot surrealist connection between TLG and SotC, the kind fever dreams are made of, I’m all ears!

The Swapper: any

I fell in love early on with this indie gem and its take on cloning, communication and the loss of self and I’m thrilled to see it in the tagset. I love narratives that explore solitude, alien mindsets, rejection of society, fractured consciousness - you can see how The Swapper struck a chord (the stellar puzzles and graphics helped). So the first thing I’d like to read in this nonexistent fandom with no fic is something, anything, focused on any of these themes. What of our protagonist, or what is left of her (WHAT is left of her?), after the ‘planet’ ending? But an exploration of the 'spaceship’ ending also works, keeping in mind that I see it as by far the creepiest and less consolatory option (not that the plot has any business being consolatory or black and white in the fist place, but if I HAD to slap a ‘good end’ ‘bad end’ label, planet ending is the good ending for me). What interests me about the Scavenger - I’m mostly talking about the main playable character(s), but the original one is also very interesting - is mostly what the game puts her through. Delving into her background, not so much. I would also love any setup that offers a focus on the Watchers, just… exploring their point of view on this whole business and on life, the universe and everything as a whole. Luv me them rocks. I’d really like to get into their mindset. The two scientists can come too of course.

[arinbelle]

You need to calm down Miss. Making up things you don’t know anything about. It is clearly stated in the novel that Cassian’s curls brushed over Nesta everytime they got close. It was mentioned right at that scene where Cassian’s counting his scar horror stories after the story about Blue Annis, that he also got the scar on his eyebrow after a stupid bet with Rhys that he could beat Azriel one-handed in a sword duel with both feet tied together. Obviously he did win but not before Azriel gave him a reminder of his stupidity. And first of all, Cassian literally made Nesta the oatmeal and scrambled eggs their first day of training, she was just asleep so she didn’t see it happen and just assumed the House did it. Also, the chocolate cake she loves so much? Cassian bakes it ahead of time and the House stores it away and then allots it to Nesta a slice at a time each night. I don’t know how you could miss all that. It’s literally right there.

Um, as for Emerie? Did we even read the same book? After they save Nyx and Nesta sees Gwyn and Emerie waiting for her and they chat, Nesta leaves to go see Cassian and Gwyn decides she’s done with everything and goes under the library. Mor literally bursts into the room where Emerie is still sitting and they passionately kiss as they realize they’ve been pining for each other for a long time and Emerie being in so much danger was all the encouragement Mor needed to realize life is too short to not tell the hot Valkyrie best friend of your best friend’s mate that you’re into her.

Thank you. I suggest a reread bestie.

SJM in ACOSF: Cassian’s long, STRAIGHT, locks of hair.

The fandom:

SJM in ACOSF: *describes all of Cassian’s scars but no mention of him having one on his eyebrow*

The fandom:

SJM in ACOSF: *has the house prepare all of their food and makes no mention of Cassian being a good cook or cooking at all*

The fandom:

SJM in ACOSF: *doesn’t have Emerie EXPLICITLY state her sexuality*

The fandom:

[the-hufflepuff-dramatist]

Masterlist

K-POP

Ailee 

Loyalty (Fluff)

BAP

Yongguk 

Royalty AU (Part 1 Part 2)

Secret Agent AU (Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 End)

I’m Yours (Angst/Fluff)

Himchan

Broken (Angst)

Royalty AU (Part 1)

Daehyun

Royalty AU (Part 1)

Youngjae

Jongup

Zelo

Please Rest (Fluff)

Big Bang

T.O.P

Taeyang

G-Dragon

But You Don’t Like Kids (Fluff)

Movie Night (Fluff)

Too Tired (Fluff)

Daesung

Drunk (Fluff)

Don’t Listen to Them (Angst/Fluff)

Girl Talk (Fluff)

Seungri

Block B

Taeil

B-Bomb

Jaehyo

U-Kwon 

Park Kyung

Zico

Smitten (Fluff)

P.O

BTS

Jin

Welcome Home (Fluff)

Suga

Cold Nights (Fluff)

J-Hope 

Sick Day (Fluff)

Rap Monster

Excuse Me? (Fluff)

Jimin

Pranks (Fluff)

I Don’t Want to be Alone Tonight (Fluff)

V

It’s Over (Angst)

Jungkook

Calm Down (Fluff)

Day6

Jae

Sungjin

YoungK

Wonpil

Dowoon

Exo

Xiumin

Suho

Lay

Baekhyun

Chen

Chanyeol

D.O

Kai

Sehun

GOT7

Mark

JB

Jackson 

Video Games (Angst/Fluff)

Man-Child (Fluff)

Jinyoung

Blackmail (Fluff)

Love is Love (Fluff)

Youngjae

BamBam

Yugyeom

Hyuna

iKon

Jinhwan

Yunhyeong

Bobby

B.I

Donghyuk

Junhoe

Chanwoo

Infinite

Sunggyu

Dongwoo

Woohyun

Sungyeol

L

Sungjong

Jay Park

Mamamoo

Solar 

Moonbyul

Wheein

Hwasa

Monsta X

Shownu 

Wonho

Minhyuk

Kihyun

Kiss Me (Fluff)

Hyungwon

You’re Mine and That’s It, Forever (Angst/Fluff)

Jooheon

I Understand  (Angst/Fluff)

He’s Taken (Angst/Fluff)

I.M

Pentagon

Jinho

You’re All Children (Fluff) 

Hui

At the Fair (Fluff)

Hongseok

Puns (Fluff)

Evening In (Fluff)

E’Dawn

You’re Lucky I Love You (Fluff)

Shinwon

Someone Else (Angst)

Yeo One

Yanan

Yuto

Homesickness -Exchange Student AU (Angst/Fluff)

Kino

Wooseok

Seventeen

S.Coups

Jeonghan

Joshua

Jun

Hoshi

Wonwoo

Woozi

DK

Mingyu

The8

Seungkwan

Vernon

Dino

SF9

Inseong

Youngbin

Jaeyoon

Dawon

Zuho

Rowoon

Taeyang

Hwiyoung

Chani

Shinee

Onew

Jonghyun

Paranoia (Angst) 

Key

Minho

Taemin

Sunmi

Vixx

All

Bad Day (Fluff)

N 

Bodyguard AU (Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 End)

Distance (Angst) Part 2 (Fluff)

Long Days and Late Nights (Angst/Fluff)

Honeymoon (Fluff)

You’re Safe With Me (Angst/Fluff)

Stress (Fluff)

Leo

Hate (Fluff)

Bodyguard AU (Part 1 Part 2 End)

Cafe AU (Part 1)

Pleurs (Angst)

Mornings (Smut)

Late Night Cravings (Fluff)

Ken

 Pet Store (Fluff)

Bodyguard AU (Part 1 Part 2 End)

Ravi

Bodyguard AU (Part 1 Part 2 End)

Winning Isn’t Everything (Fluff)

Romeo and Juliet: The Sacrifice (Angst)

Hongbin 

Bodyguard AU (Part 1 Part 2)

Be You (Fluff)

Not a Morning Person (Fluff)

Hyuk 

Bodyguard AU (Part 1 Part 2)

No Thanks Satan (Fluff)

Just Friends (Angst) Part 2 (Fluff)

I Didn’t Mean it (Angst) Part 2 (Fluff)

BANDS/SINGERS

5 Seconds of Summer

Ashton

Michael 

Calum 

Luke

Black Veil Brides 

Ashley

CC

Jake

Jinxx

Andy

Hunter Hayes

One Direction

Louis

Liam

Niall

Harry

Shawn Mendes

Zayn

CELEBRITIES

Actors 

Aidan Turner

Andrew Garfield

Benedict Cumberbatch

Chris Evans 

Chris Hemsworth

Chris Pratt

David Tennant

Jared Padalecki

Jensen Ackles

Luke Evans

Matt Smith 

Misha Collins

Tom Hiddleston

Tom Holland

YouTubers

AmazingPhil

Dan Howell

Jacksepticeye

Markiplier

BOOK SERIES

Divergent 

Caleb

Eric

Life with Eric (Fluff)

Four

Peter 

Uriah

Harry Potter

Dean Thomas

Draco Malfoy

Fred Weasley 

George Weasley

Ginny Weasley

Harry Potter

Hermione Granger

Luna Lovegood

Nymphadora Tonks

Remus Lupin 

Ron Weasley

Sirius Black

Kane Chronicles

Carter Kane 

Sadie Kane

Zia Rashid

Magnus Chase

Alex Fierro

Blitzen

Hearthstone

Magnus Chase 

Samirah al-Abbas

Alex and Magnus 

Sam and Amir

The Maze Runner

Alby

Gally

Minho

Newt

Thomas

Percy Jackson

Annabeth Chase 

Clarisse la Rue 

Frank Zhang

Hazel Levesque 

Jason Grace 

Leo Valdez

Percy Jackson

Piper McLean

Rachel Elizabeth Dare

Reyna Ramirez-Arellano 

Orignial Characters 

Introducing Amelia Zhang (OC)

Introducing Hunter Zhang (OC)

The Dark Artifices

Adaon

Cristina Rosales

Diana Wrayburn

Diego Rosales 

Emma Carstairs

Gwyn ap Nudd

Helen Blackthorn

Jaime Rosales

Julian Blackthorn

Kieran

Kit Herondale

Mark Blackthorn

Tiberius Blackthorn

Aline and Helen

Tessa and Jem

The Hobbit 

Fili

Kili 

Legolas

Tauriel

Thorin

The Hunger Games

Finnick Odair

Gale Hawthorne 

Johanna Mason 

Katniss Everdeen

Peeta Mellark 

Primrose Everdeen 

Annie and Finnick

Katniss and Peeta 

The Infernal Devices

Cecily Herondale

Charlotte Fairchild

Gabriel Lightwood

Gideon Lightwood

Henry Branwell

Jem Carstairs

Jessamine Lovelace

Sophie Collins

Tessa Gray

Will Herondale

Gabriel and Cecily

Gideon and Sophie

Henry and Charlotte

Will and Tessa 

The Lunar Chronicles

Cinder

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Jacin 

Kai

Scarlet 

Thorne 

Winter

Wolf

Cinder and Kai

Cress and Thorne 

Scarlet and Wolf 

Winter and Jacin 

The Mortal Instruments

Clary Fray 

Isabelle Lightwood

Jace Herondale 

Jordan Kyle 

Maia Roberts 

Raphael Santiago 

Simon Lewis

Don’t Underestimate Me (Angst)

Vampire Academy

Adrian

Christian

Dimitri 

Lissa 

Rose

Christian and Lissa 

Dimitri and Rose 

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Aaron Hotchner 

Derek Morgan 

Emily Prentiss 

Jennifer Jareau 

Penelope Garcia 

Spencer Reid 

Doctor Who

Ninth Doctor

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Eleventh Doctor 

Twelfth Doctor

River Song 

Gotham

Bruce Wayne

Edward Nygma 

Harvey Bullock 

Jeremiah Valeska 

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Jim Gordan 

The Hobbit

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Thorin 

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Spider-Man 

The Wasp 

Thor 

Overwatch

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Hanzo 

Junkrat 

Lucio 

McCree

Mei

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Pharah 

Reaper 

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Supernatural

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Us (Angst/Fluff)

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Introducing Ravenshade

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Oct. 2, 2019: Obituaries

Retha Johnson 75

Mrs. Retha Ann Johnson age 75 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Villages of Wilkes.

Funeral services were October 1,   at Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Hays with Rev. Jamie McGuire officiating. Burial was   in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Johnson was born August 28, 1944 in Wilkes County to Robert (Bob) Judson Johnson and Vallie Ester Blevins Johnson. She was a lifelong member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Hays.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister; Sue Johnson Pruitt, a sister in law; Grace Johnson and a brother in law; Bill Blevins.

She is survived by two daughters; Sherry Hall Wallace and husband George of Franklinton and Sandra Hall McGuire and husband Jamie of Millers Creek, five grandchildren; Cassandra McGuire, Tori Wallace Cortez and husband Johnny, Alix Wallace, Colin Wallace and Nikki Wallace, a sister; Mary Ellen Blevins of North Wilkesboro, two brothers; Rev. Cheslie Johnson of Hays, Perry Johnson and wife Sue of North Wilkesboro, and a brother in law; Ervin Pruitt of Hays.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Walnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 4650 Cabin Creek Road Hays, NC 28635.

 Mary Sheppard, 71

Mary Lou Lunsford Sheppard, age 71, of Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. She was born June 21, 1948 in Wilkes County to Grover and Maie Hendren Lunsford. Mrs. Sheppard was a member of Cub Creek Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Bower Sheppard; granddaughter, Kayla Dubuque; grandson, Anthony Sheppard; brother, Coy Lunsford; and sister, Pauline Jarvis.

Surviving are her children, Beth Wood and spouse Jeff of North Wilkesboro, Mary Sales and spouse Donald of Ronda, Billy Sheppard and Kim Young both of Wilkesboro, Shane Sheppard and spouse Shelia of Purlear; grandchildren, Alicia Wood, Curtis Wood, Nicole Gwyn, Bill Hairston, Donavan Sheppard, Catlin Foster, Mason Foster; sisters, Irene Johnson and spouse Commie of Moravian Falls, Juanita Greene of Mulberry; brothers, Clyde Lunsford and spouse Debra of Moravian Falls, Billy Lunsford and spouse Vicie of North Wilkesboro; seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service was, October 1,   at Cub Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Sampson officiating.   Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

  John Robinson, 47

John Paul (J.P.) Robinson, age 47, of Ferguson, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019. Mr. Robinson was born May 16, 1972 in Wilkes County to Johnny Wake and Ettie Sue Watts Robinson. J.P. loved fishing, cooking, old cars and shooting guns. Most of all he loved his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Faith Robinson; his mother; sister, Sandra Wyatt; and a brother, Ronald Robinson.

Surviving are his sons, Jessie Lee Robinson and spouse Haleigh and Darrell Lee Knight all of Millers Creek; his father, Johnny Wake Robinson of Millers Creek; sister, Linda Robinson of Millers Creek; brother, Fred Allen Robinson and spouse Vallerie of Millers Creek; several nieces and nephews; and his fur baby, Tink.

Funeral service was  September 30, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Stanley Wyatt officiating.  

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Hallie Church, 82

Mrs. Hallie Christine Bullis Church, age 82 of Boomer, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Westwood Hills Nursing.

Funeral services were September 29,  at New Light #2 Baptist Church on Vannoy Road with Rev. Jim Belcher officiating. Burial was in the Church family cemetery.  

Mrs. Church was born December 8, 1936 in Wilkes County to Mamie Lee Adams Bullis. She was retired from Charmette Beauty Salon where she worked as a Hairdresser. Mrs. Church was a member of New Light #2 Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother, her first husband; Walter Church, and a son; Kimberly Dale Church.

She is survived by her husband; Buford Nichols of the home, three sons; Kevin Church and wife Geneva of Millers Creek, Lang Derwin Church and wife Linda of Millers Creek and Scott Dowell Church and wife Patsy of Millers Creek, six grandchildren; Shannon Church, Tasha Wdowiak and husband Andrew, Walter Church and wife Jessica, Nathan Church, Matthew Church and Daniel Church, three great grandchildren; Westson Wdowiak, Aubrey Wdowiak and Kyle Church, a sister; Crystal Roberts and husband Doug of North Wilkesboro  and two brothers; Harvey Bullis and wife Brenda of Hickory and Ricky Bullis of Millers Creek.

Flowers will be accepted.

Mary Wyatt  74

Mrs. Mary Frances Jenkins Wyatt age 74 of Purlear, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at her home.

Funeral services were September 27,  at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Timothy Wayne Moose, Jr., Rev. Tommy Brown and Rev. Onnie Langley officiating. Burial was in Scenic Memorial Gardens.  

Mrs. Wyatt was born May 4, 1945 in Ashe County to Conley and Effie Darnell Jenkins. Mary was a devoted pastor's wife for 40 years, was a loving mother, grandmother and a friend to all. She was a member of Church of God of Prophecy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister.

Mrs. Wyatt is survived by her husband; Rev. Roy Hampton Wyatt whom she was a faithful wife to for 58 years, three daughters; Lisa Wyatt Smith and husband, Dexter of Ash, Anita Wyatt Caldwell and husband Timothy of North Wilkesboro and Valerie Wyatt Key and husband Matthew of Millers Creek, twelve grandchildren; Timothy Wayne Moose, Jr., Daniel Lee Moose, Laura Michelle Smith, Matthew Forrest Prevette, Jennifer Ashley Key, Andrea Nicole Moose, Emilee Faith Prevette, Joshua Garrett Mosteller, Madison Lynn Caldwell, Brianna Hope Key, Landon Michael Caldwell and Carrie Ann Alyssa Key, six great grandchildren; Jordan Alan Miller, Philip Matthew Moose, Hunter Lee Moose, Liam Matthew Prevette, Samuel Ryan Moose and Jeremiah Wayne Moose, a sister; Midge Allen and husband Jim of Millers Creek and a brother; Roger Jenkins and wife Lola of Hiddenite.

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

 Alma Wiles, 94

Alma Elledge Wiles, age 94, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. Alma was born May 24, 1925 in Wilkes County to James Spencer and Lura Harrold Elledge. She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Moravian Falls and was previously employed with Martin Marietta Aviation and Missile Builders as a secretary. Mrs. Wiles was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Franklin Wiles, Jr.; siblings, Cecil Elledge, Lexie Fraiser, Ruth Ledbetter and Faye Elledge; and nephew, Dennis Fraiser.

She is survived by her nieces, Deborah Fuller and Kellie McLaughlin; and nephew, James S. Elledge.

Graveside service was September 27,   at Mountlawn Memorial Park.  

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Jackie Rogers, Jr, 34

Mr. Jackie Leonard Rogers, Jr. better known as Little Jack, age 34 of Purlear passed away September 23, 2109 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Funeral services  were September 28,  at Purlear Baptist Church with Pastor Jamie McGuire officiating.  

Mr. Rogers was born February 6, 1985 in Concord North Carolina. He was a Brick Mason by trade. Mr. Rogers was a member of Purlear Baptist Church.

He is survived by his parents; Jackie Rogers, Sr. and wife Debbie Reed Rogers, three sisters; Deanna Carpenter of Purlear, Elizabeth Belush and husband Matthew of Kannapolis and Kayla Smith and husband Jon of Boone and three brothers; Scott Richards and wife Carla of Hays, Mark Rogers of Wilkesboro and Daniel Rogers and wife Diana of Massachusetts.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Donor's Choice.

Geraldine Rhodes, 73

Mrs. Geraldine Brooks Rhodes, age 73 of Hays passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services were September 26,  at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Donnie Shumate officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.  

Mrs. Rhodes was born May 11, 1946 in Wilkes County to Amos Brooks and Lettie Billings Brooks. She was a Homemaker and Poultry Farmer and a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church. Geraldine was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters; Gladys Wood and husband Eli, Hazel Brooks, Edna West and husband Royal, two brothers; Arvie Brooks and Garness Brooks and a brother in law; Daniel Brown.

She is survived by her husband of fifty five years Otto Lonnie Rhodes, Jr. of the home, two daughters; Lisa Rhodes Hall and husband James of Ferguson, Denise Rhodes Wilson and husband Rick of Hays, five grandchildren; Joshua Hall, Nathan Hall, Elizabeth McCann and husband Brigg Adams, Rebekah Wilson and Reece Wilson, a sister; Arlene Brown of Salisbury and three brothers; Harlis Brooks and wife Darsie of Winston Salem, Jerry Brooks of Roaring River, Roger Brooks and wife Barbara of Roaring River and two sister in laws;  Annie Ruth Brooks and Shirley Brooks.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice 401 Technology Lane Suite 200 Mount Airy, NC 27030.

 Susan Holland, 65

Mrs. Susan Love Holland, age 65, of Conover went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 23, 2019 at Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Susan was born on December 24, 1953 in Statesville. Her father, Larry Edward Love (L.E.) preceded her in death.

Susan was a graduate of Wilkes Community College and worked for several years in North Wilkesboro in banking and data processing. Until her illness became too advanced, Susan worked at Connections, a psychosocial, rehabilitation clubhouse of Catawba Valley Behavioral Health Care, an ongoing community support program in Hickory. Susan contributed much to the Clubhouse and designed, edited and produced a monthly newsletter for the community. Known for her generous heart, Susan was a loving daughter, devoted mother, caring sister and kind spirit.

She is survived by her mother, Geraldine Love of North Wilkesboro; her son, Eric Holland of Greenville; three brothers, Steve Love of North Wilkesboro, Roger Love of Salisbury, and Randy Love of Rockingham; a sister, Dr. Sandra Swaringen of Wilkesboro; two nieces, Dr. Shanna Swaringen of Chapel Hill, Dr. Megan Swaringen of North Wilkesboro; and four nephews, Bradford Love of Knightdale, Wesley Love of Salisbury, Andrew Love of Raleigh and Brian Love of Rockingham.

A private graveside service was held on August 26, 2019 at Arbor Grove Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro with Pastor and Friend Michelle Staley officiating. Memorials may be made to Arbor Grove Baptist Church of North Wilkesboro or to Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Miller Funeral Service kindly served the family with compassion, comfort and support.

 Mary Lovette, 78

Mary Jo Lowe Lovette, 78, of Moravian Falls, died peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 23, 2019.

She was born Aug. 25, 1941, in Wilkes County to Perry Roosevelt Lowe Sr. and Mary Revis Lowe. She graduated from Pembroke State University with a degree in home economics and taught school in Wilkes County for 20 years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star for more than 40 years and Daughters of the American Revolution for 27 years. She was lover of genealogy and was often called the Lowe family historian.

She was a long-time member of the Moravian Falls Methodist Church until its closure and spent her final days as a member of the Reformation Lutheran Church in Taylorsville.

She was preceded in death by three older brothers: Clyde R. Lowe, Perry R. Lowe Jr. and Caney Lowe.

She is survived by a daughter, Revis (Ann) Lovette Felts and husband Todd of Wilkesboro; son, David E. Lovette Jr. and wife Kim of Hope Mills, N.C.; and five grandchildren: David E. (Ty) Lovette III, Ben Lovette, William Lovette, Meredith Felts and Olivia Felts.

Memorial service was Sunday, Sept. 29 at Miller Funeral Home Chapel in North Wilkesboro.

In lieu of flowers, please consider sending a memorial to the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #42, C/O Tana Myers, 510 6th Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659; or to the Daughters of the American Revolution-Rendezvous Mountain Chapter, C/O Barbara Pendry, 756 Welcome Home Church  Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

 Timothy Teague, 60

Mr.  Timothy Odell Teague, age 60 of North Wilkesboro, died Friday, September 20, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health - Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services were September 25, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Pastor Lane Roark officiating.  Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Gardens.  

Mr. Teague was born July 24, 1959 in Wilkes County to Clint Isaac and Dessie Marie Handy Teague.  

He was preceded in death by his father, Clint Isaac Teague.  

He is survived by his mother, Dessie Marie Handy of Hays; his son, Gary Teague and wife, Christina, of North Wilkesboro; his grandchild, Kendall Teague; his three sisters, Diana Kilby and husband, Larry, of Roaring River, Nina Bozeman and husband, Billy, of Wilkesboro, and Darlene Patrick of Virginia; and his three brothers, Denny Teague and wife, Debbie, of North Wilkesboro, David Teague of Hays, and Curtis Teague and wife, Myra, also of Hays.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Window World Cares St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 118 Shaver Street, North Wilkesboro NC 28659.

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July 17, 2019: Obituaries

Patricia  Mash, 58

Mrs. Patricia Kilby Mash, age 58 of Wilkesboro passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Private family service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Mash was born September 23, 1960 in Cabarrus County to Vonley and Rosie Lee Barnette Kilby. Patricia loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, a daughter; Lisa Marie Lyndsay and a brother; Roger Kilby.

She is survived by her husband; Billy Mash of the home, a son; Bryson Lyndsay of Kannapolis, her father; Vonley Kilby of Millers Creek, two grandchildren; Courtney and Julian and one great grandchild; Corbin, a sister; Lori Kilby of Wilkesboro and two brothers; Bobby Kilby and wife Sharon of China Grove and Vonley Ray Kilby of Millers Creek.

 Jimmy Cardwell, 76

Mr. Jimmy Ray Cardwell, age 76 of Boomer passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Funeral services were July 12,  at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Pastor Jason Whitley officiating.  Burial was in Scenic Memorial Gardens.  

Mr. Cardwell was born May 13, 1943 in Wilkes County to Conrad and Sadie Pauline Smithey Cardwell. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a carpenter, a "piddler extraordinaire" and a professional grandpa.  He was an avid outdoorsman, around the clock super hero and the best man we ever knew.  

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife; Betty Jean Broyhill Cardwell of 44 years of the home, daughter; Amanda Boyd and husband Brandon of Mulberry, son; Steven Cardwell and wife Amy of Wilkesboro, five grandchildren; Cole Shumate, Jimmy Cardwell, Garrett Shumate, Emma Sutphin and Madison Cardwell, brother; Robert Cardwell and wife Gladys of Millers Creek, four sisters and fur baby; Peyton.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors Project, 4200 Morganton  Road, Suite 200, Fayetteville, NC 28314.

  Iris Triplett, 86

Iris Faye Greene Triplett, age 86, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. She was the youngest of six children, born September 4, 1932 in Wilkes County to Grady and Loretta Benge Greene. Mrs. Triplett was a member of Lewis Fork Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jasper Seagle Triplett; two children, Deborah Sue Lewis and Gary Lynn Triplette; four sisters, Ella Mae Crane, Delores Walker, Veora Eller, Lake Marley; and brother, Roland Greene.

Surviving are her children, Tony Triplette and special friend Jo Johnson of North Wilkesboro, Kevin Triplette and spouse Susie of McGrady, Joyce Kent and fiancé Virgil Anderson, Judy Triplette and fiancé Gary Miller all of North Wilkesboro; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Funeral service was July 10, at Lewis Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Dwayne Andrews and Rev. Sherrill Wellborn officiating. Burial  followed in the church cemetery.  Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 4600  Park Road #250, Charlotte, NC 28209. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  Pallbearers will be Daniel Triplett, Scott Combs, Marty Church, Justus Church, Johnny Triplett and Geramy Triplette.

  Larry  Reid, 75

Larry Lee Reid, age 75, of Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Rose Glen Village. He was born June 17, 1944 in Surry County to Thomas Parks and Annie Harris Reid. Larry was a graduate from Appalachian State University with a Master's Degree in History, and was a teacher at Wilkes Central High School. He was also a member of Oakwoods Golf Club where he loved to play golf, he enjoyed bird hunting and fishing.

Surviving are his sons, Matthew James Reid and spouse Donna of Denver, NC, Wesley Paul Reid and spouse Erin of Alexandria, Virginia; grandchildren, Isabella Reid, Adelaide Reid, Landon Jamison Reid, McKenzie Jo Reid; sister, Gail Henkle and spouse Richard; and nieces, Ashley and Allison.

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

 Dennis  Curry, 66

Dennis Joseph Curry, age 66, of Thurmond, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 22, 1952 in Surry County to Girtha and Wessie Lyons Curry. Dennis was a self-employed carpenter for almost 45 years. Mr. Curry was preceded in death by his parents; and great granddaughter, Makenna Cash.

Surviving are his wife, Margaret Billings Curry; daughter, Maryjane Williams and spouse Joey of Rock Creek; son, Daniel Curry of Thurmond; grandchildren, Tiffany Cash of Millers Creek, Joey Williams, Jr., Ashleen Williams both of Rock Creek; great grandchildren, Serenity Williams, Brayden Cash, Emilia Cash all of Millers Creek; brothers, Alvin Curry and spouse Judy of Elkin, Donald Curry and spouse Ann of Thurmond; sisters, Henrietta Curry, Brenda Curry both of Thurmond, Kattie Ray Turley spouse Rennie of Traphill; nephews, Andrew Curry of Thurmond, Zack Turley; niece, Renee Melara; great nephews, Jessen Melara and Damien Brown.

Memorial service was July 14,  at Miller Funeral Chapel. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 Etta Blackburn, 83

Mrs. Etta Sue Vannoy Blackburn, age 83 of North Wilkesboro passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at her home.

Funeral services were July 11,   at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Daniel Shores and Rev. Michael Golden officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Blackburn was born February 4, 1936 in Wilkes County to William Ernest and Victoria Hester Haynes Vannoy.  She was a member of Bethany Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

     In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Eli Jerry Claude Blackburn, two sons; David and Michael Allen McGlamery and two brothers; Harold Dean and James Thomas Vannoy.

 She is survived by three sons; Tommy McGlamery and wife Belva of Wilkesboro, Gary McGlamery and wife Wendy and Kevin Blackburn and wife Gail all of North Wilkesboro, nine grandchildren; Matthew McGlamery, Phillip McGlamery, Jerry Taylor, Kristie Winkler, Jason Winkler, Aaron Blackburn, Bethanie Blackburn,  Kristen McGlamery, and Katie McGlamery, seven great grandchildren; Arian Winkler, Christian Winkler, Tyler Wheeling, Lydia McGlamery, Maverick McGlamery, Amelia McGlamery and Elijah Blackburn and one brother; Willie Vannoy of North Wilkesboro.

     Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Rosemary Mathis, 5888 River  Road/Liberty Grove Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

 Carl Smithey, 76

Mr. Carl William Smithey, age 76 of North Wilkesboro passed away Monday, July 8, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services were July 11,   at Liberty Grove Baptist Church with Rev. David Sparks officiating.   Burial with Masonic Rites by North Wilkesboro Lodge #407 was in the church cemetery.  

Mr. Smithey was born October 18, 1942 in Wilkes County to Freddie Brisco and Mary Lucille Anderson Smithey.  He was a member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church where he held many positions and was very dedicated to his church, he was also involved in church mission trips including an Alaskian trip.  

He worked for Abitibi in Roaring River in maintenance department and was an electrical engineer.  He was a Master Mason of North Wilkesboro Lodge #407. He was a representative for Compo Shoe Company of Waltham, MA, a licensed electrical contractor, sole layer for Blue Ridge Shoe Company and worked at Wilkes Electric Armature.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife; Mollie Whitley Smithey of the home, two brothers; Robert Smithey and wife Davida of North Wilkesboro, Roger Smithey and wife

Peggy of Millers Creek, and two sisters-in-law; Anah Lee Whitley Wingler and Shirley Mae Whitley Huie both of Hays.  He had many nieces and nephews that he loved very much.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Liberty Grove Fellowship Hall Building Fund, 5899  River Road-Liberty Grove Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

 Bill Rhoades, 81

Bill Warner Rhoades, age 81, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. He was born July 2, 1938 in Wilkes County to Estel and Maie Barlow Rhoades. Mr. Rhoades was a US Army Veteran and a member of Hilltop Baptist Church. He enjoyed lawn mower, go-kart and drag racing. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Bradley, Jim and Don Rhoades.

He is survived by his wife, Willa Hayes Rhoades; daughter, Elizabeth Rhoades Griffin and spouse William of North Wilkesboro; son, Gwyn Rhoades and spouse Donna of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Cody Griffin and spouse Jessica of Hays, Casey Reavis and spouse Daniel of Millers Creek; great grandchildren, Bailee Griffin, Christian Osborne, Carson Griffin, Sawyer Griffin, Emma Reavis; sister, Marie Mann of North Wilkesboro; and brother, Joe Rhoades and spouse Jean of North Wilkesboro.

Graveside service with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 was July 11,   at Mountlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Ronnie Gregory and Rev. Rodney Blake officiating.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9956 or to Shriners Hospital for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 2900 N. Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Bobby Call, age 72

Bobby Arnold Call, age 72, of Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at his home. He was born December 28, 1946 in Wilkes County to Gertrude Call. Bobby was a retired US Vietnam Army Veteran. He was an Air Defense Artillery Senior Sergeant; 7 years and 7 months 11B50 Infantryman and 7 years 7 months 95B50 Military Police. Bobby received the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Air Assault Badge, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Korea), Air Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Service and Campaign Medals, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Army Commendation Medal (1st Oak Leaf Cluster), Good Conduct Medal and NCO Professional Development. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude Call Church; and brother, Tom Call.

Surviving are his son, Bobby Lee Call and fiancé Amanda Renae Church of Hickory; daughter, Rebecca Call and boyfriend, Donnie Foster of Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Bryson Lee Call, James Ethan Call, Monica McKinney, Ashley Faw, Austin McKinney; sisters, Tammy Wilson, Rosie Bouchelle; brother, Thorton "Doc" Call.

Funeral service was July 11, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Pastor David Wellborn and Jimmy McGlamery officiating.

Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142  followed in Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery.  Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Lisa Baldwin, 53

Lisa Carol Baldwin, age 53, of Thurmond, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at her home. She was born May 30, 1966 in Surry County to Ted Cox and Carolyn Wagner Roten. Lisa liked to do art and loved spending time with her kids and grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Justin Allen Royal; granddaughter, Hollie Royal.

Surviving are her spouse, Jeff Baldwin of North Wilkesboro; sons, T.J. Royal and spouse Megan of Thurmond, Gary Baldwin of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Lane Royal, Annabelle Royal, Hunter Stotler, Hallie Jo Stotler all of Thurmond, Karli Baldwin of North Wilkesboro; brothers, Ted Cox and spouse Kimberly of Asheville, Barry Cox and spouse Teresa of Pleasant Hill; sister, Betty Jo Sebastian of Jonesville; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 6:00 until 8:00 Friday, July 19, 2019. Flowers will be accepted. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9956. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

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April 26, 2017: Obituaries

Randall Glenn Hood, age 36 

 Randall Glenn Hood, age 36, of Moravian Falls, died Saturday, April 22, 2017. He was born October 13, 1980 in Wilkes County to Randy Glenn Minton and Renita Kay Hood. He always made people laugh and was loved by many. Mr. Hood was preceded in death by his father; and Uncle, David Wayne Hood.

Surviving are his mother, Renita Hood of Moravian Falls; sister, Miranda Hood of Moravian Falls; grandmother, Norina Hood of Moravian Falls; niece, Gillian Hood; and nephews, Mathias Pickard and Christian Pickard.

Memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Pastor Justin Dancy officiating. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 12:00 until 1:00 on Saturday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

   Mary Belle Johnson, age 84

Mary Belle Johnson, age 84, of North Wilkesboro, died Thursday, April 20, 2017 at her home. She was born August 6, 1932 in Wilkes County to Robert and Hattie Hanks Johnson. She was a member of Springfield Baptist Church. Mrs. Johnson loved cooking, gardening and crocheting. Her favorite thing was making afghans for her grandchildren. Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by her parents; son, Steve Johnson; daughter-in-law, Sherry Johnson; brothers, Ira Johnson and John Johnson; and sister, Barbara Johnson Elledge Prevette.

Surviving are her husband, Cline Johnson; children, Walter Johnson, Jr. "Dick" of Hays; Cathie Blalock and husband Randy of Great Falls, Montana, Keith Johnson and wife Abbi of Hays; sister, Carol Laws and husband Ray of Advance; brothers, Roger Johnson and wife Cheryl and Bill Johnson all of Hays; sisters in law, Alma Johnson of Hays, Glenda Johnson of State Road; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren

Graveside service will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Springfield Baptist Church, 3690 Cabin Creek Road, Hays, NC 28635 or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9956. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

  Linda Kilby Holloway, 75

Mrs. Linda Kilby Holloway, 75, of Millers Creek, was called to her heavenly home by our Lord and Savior on the evening of Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.

Linda was born on Sunday, October 12, 1941 to the late Freeman and Ila Dancy Kilby in Wilkes County.

Linda worked seventeen years at Holly Farms. She enjoyed looking after her grandchildren, gardening, canning and cooking. She always loved her Lord and her faith is what carried her through this life.  She was a member at Parkway Garden Baptist Church, where she was always active in the church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by: five brothers, Don Kilby, Fred Kilby, Lake Kilby, June Kilby, Gwyn Kilby and one sister, Nell Kilby Shepherd, who was her best friend.

Linda is survived by her husband of 55 years, James Holloway.

She was a devoted and loving mother to her two surviving children, Lorraine Holloway and Jim Holloway. Affectionately known as “Mamaw” by her four grandchildren, Chase Spears, Raquel Spears, Gracie Holloway and Levi Holloway, and one great granddaughter, Brenley.  Linda loved keeping her grandkids and took great delight in each one.

She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Linda brought a ray of sunshine along with her wherever she went with a kind and loving heart.

Our hearts are sad as we have to say our goodbyes here. But we rejoice in only imagining the homecoming she was welcomed with upon her death.  We know she was welcomed into the light of heaven and reunited with her parents and siblings.  She will be greatly missed by those of us left here.  We take comfort in knowing through our Savior, Jesus Christ we will be with her once more in our heavenly home. She will live on in our hearts and has left us with loving memories until we meet again.

The family request no flowers or food.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Parkway Garden Baptist Church, 799 State Rd 2335, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Graveside service will be held Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 3:00 PM at Reddies River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 2628 N NC Hwy 16, Millers Creek. Reverends Kerry Nichols, Billy Shepherd, and Cecil Royal will be officiating.

Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and cremation services is honored to be serving the Holloway Family.

   Walter Vernon Shephard, age 58

Walter Vernon Shephard, age 58, of North Wilkesboro, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Woltz Hospice Home. He was born August 20, 1958 in Wilkes County to Coy Columbus and Thelma Watkins Shephard. Mr. Shephard was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Nancy Peterson; and nephew, Austin Bowlin.

Surviving are his wife, Debbie Jean Moore Shephard; brothers, Richard Shephard and wife Tina of Purlear, Mike Shephard and wife Rita of Wilkesboro, Dean Shephard and wife Tamera of Wilkesboro, Gary Shephard and wife Brenda of Harmony; sisters, Crystal Bowlin and husband Buddy of Wilkesboro, Diane Davis of Lewisville, Brenda Pierce and husband Dale of Roaring River; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Pastor Earl Rakes officiating. Burial will follow in Scenic Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 6:00 until 8:00 Friday night. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

   Ira Waldon Church, age 90

Mr. Ira Waldon Church, age 90 of Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Westwood Hills Nursing.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM,  Friday, April 21st, 2017 at Goshen Baptist Church with Pastor Brian Miller, Rev. Charles Garrett and Pastor Joe Sturgill officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45 prior to the service at the church.

Mr. Church was born August 23rd, 1926 in Wilkes County to Ira Angus and Annie Belle Church. He was a member of Goshen Baptist Church. Mr. Church was retired from the American Drew after 15 years of service and Westwood Hills Nursing Center where he served as Groundskeeper and Maintenance. Ira was a devoted, hardworking and loving man. He made friends with all he met. He was a dedicated Christian who loved and served his church for many years. He will be greatly missed by all.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: two sisters; Opal Minton and Edith Canter and two brothers; Clemoth and Garley Church.

He is survived by his wife; Aretta Cloe Byers Church of Wilkesboro, five daughters; Barbara Owings of Millers Creek, Chris Mitchell and husband Denny of Stanley, Suzan Adams and husband Graham of Ocean Isle Beach, Sharon Duncan and husband Richard of Hilton Head Island, SC, and Tina Sturgill and husband Joe of Moravian Falls, eleven grandchildren; Anjie Carpenter, Tony Miles, Scot Miles, Kristal Johnson, Brian Adams, Bonnie Adams, Andrew Duncan, Anna Varakin, Jamie Goodman, Jordan Sturgill and Jeremy Sturgill, nineteen great grandchildren; Brianna Carpenter, Josiah Carpenter, Shekinah Carpenter, Anthony Miles, Michael Miles, Timmy Miles, Cassidy Miles, Tyler Miles, Treyor Miles, Amber Miles, Micah Amico, Tressa Amico, Avery Duncan, Violet Goodman, Malachi Goodman, Kayleigh Varakin, Lexi Varakin, Michael Varakin, Nikki Varakin and one great great grandchild; Selah Carpenter three sisters; Oaklen Minton of Wilkesboro, Nancy Waddell of Wilkesboro  and Linda Owings of Moravian Falls  and one brother; Jerry Church of Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Donor’s Choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.reinsturdivant.com

     Nellie Jenkins Moore, 84

Mrs. Nellie Jenkins Moore, age 84 widow of Hershel William Moore of Supply, NC formerly of Wilkes County passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at her home.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev.  Steve Bufkin officiating.  Burial will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Friday evening at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Moore was born January 24, 1933 in Wilkes County to Oscar Hamilton and Lillian Victoria Royal Jenkins.  She was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Hershel William Moore.

She is survived by two daughters; Patricia Lynn Broyles and husband Roy of Graniteville, SC, Mary Sue Moore of Millers Creek, one son; Robert Jenkins and wife Linda of Millers Creek, two grandchildren; Telana N. Fairchild and husband Jacob, Joshua S. Broyles, two great grandchildren; Emilyn Fairchild, Daniel Fairchild and three brothers; Bud Jenkins of Harlem, GA, Bill Jenkins of Wilkesboro and Pete Jenkins and wife Linda of North Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted.

Online condolences may be made to www.reinssturdivant.com

     Dylan Durant Moore, age 18

Mr. Dylan Durant Moore, age 18 of Millers Creek, passed away Tuesday, April 18th, 2017 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel. Tasha Harris will be the speaker. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 prior to the service at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Miller Family Cemetery.

Mr. Moore was born January 1, 1999 in Wilkes County to Kimberly Dawn Ashlin Harris.

He was preceded in death by his great- grandmother; Bobbie Sue Miller Moore and his grandmother; Cynthia Stone.

Mr. Moore is survived by his mother and stepfather; James Bruce Harris, Jr. of Millers Creek, Great Grandfather; Robert Moore, Jr, two sisters; Brittany Harris of North Wilkesboro and Samantha O’Grady of Millers Creek and two brothers; Raymond O’Grady and Malachi Harris of Millers Creek and Grandfather; Jay Hayes and wife Chong Lee of Fayetteville.

Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com

    Loyd Allen Huffman, Sr., age 77

Mr. Loyd Allen Huffman, Sr., age 77 of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, April 18th, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Reach Center with Rev. Kevin Brown officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 2:00 prior to the service in the Reach Center.

Mr. Huffman was born November 21, 1939 in Wilkes County to Everette Monroe and Selma Eller Huffman. He was retired from Wilkes County Schools, where he taught Agricultural and Industrial Arts at West Wilkes High  School.  He received his Bachelor’s Degree from NC State University and a Master’s Degree from Appalachian State University. He was also a cattle farmer and in the hay business. Mr. Huffman was a Deacon at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and a former Men’s Sunday School Teacher.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Peggy Elizabeth Johnson Huffman, three brothers; Ray Huffman, Wayne Huffman and N.C. Huffman and three sisters; Ruth Brown, Charlotte Greene and Maxine Church.

He is survived by two daughters; Monette Huffman of Wilkesboro, Annette Huffman Faw and husband Gregory Lloyd Faw of Wilkesboro, one son; Loyd Allen Huffman, Jr and wife Cindy Church Huffman of Wilkesboro, eight grandchildren; Chris Smith, Stephen Blevins, Wesley Blevins, Tamera Faw, Dasoda Blevins, Jessica Blevins, Dustin Huffman and Lauren Huffman, three great grandchildren and four sisters; Kate Huffman of North Wilkesboro, Betty Church and husband Edwin of Ferguson, Loretta Estes of Wilkesboro and Patricia Minton of Wilkesboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, 239 Champion Mt. Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

    Brandi Alysse Warren, age 32

Brandi Alysse Warren, age 32, of McGrady, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte. She was born September 30, 1984 in Wilkes County to John Everett and Ruth Wyatt Warren. She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. She was a joy to everyone she met and had a great impact on many people. Miss. Warren was preceded in death by her father; and two sisters, Kendall Renee Warren and Andrea Lynn Warren.

Surviving are her mother, Ruth Wyatt Warren of McGrady; brother, Barry Warren and wife Andrea of Millers Creek; nephews; Andrew and Noah Warren; nieces, Payten and Hayden Warren.

Graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Freedom Baptist Church Cemetery with Minister John Greene officiating. A private viewing will be held for family only. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Freedom Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 8356  Sparta Road, McGrady, NC 28649. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

   James Carl Church, 96

Mr. James Carl Church, age 96, of Wilkesboro passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Milam          officiating.  Entombment will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 until 12:30 prior to the service at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mr. Church was born February 8, 1921 in Wilkes County to Boyd and Ivory Cannon Church. He was a retired Truck Driver with Holly Farms Poultry. He attended Zion Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church and Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Dessie Holloway Church, one son; Robert Church,one sister; Clare Church and one brother; Bill Church .

He is survived by five daughters; Teresa Jenkins and husband Bradley, Lisa Stone, Shirley Church, Carolyn Peddycord, Marlene Stanley and husband Roger, five sons; David Church and wife Barbara, Phillip Church and wife Jan, Luke Church and wife Anita, Danny Church and wife Cynthia and  Mark Church, twenty grandchildren; Samantha Carpenter, Lewis Jenkins, Tammy Sidden, Sherry Dancy, Shannon Church, Sharon Royal, Hayden Church, Kelly Stanley McNeil, Darrell Stanley, Nathaniel Birch, Jordan Bumgarner, Amy McGinty, Adams Myers, Antha Yates, Matt Church, Penny Hensley, Steven Peddycord, Shane Church, LeAnne Craig and Kim Turner, twenty eight great grandchildren; Josh, David, Zack, Beth, Madison, River, Emily, Jacob, Caitlin, Chase, Caylee, Kristen, Zach, Justus, Cayden, Katherine, Caroline, Melissa, Jessica, Aeris, Addy, Brooke, Brittany, Travis, Emily, Jillian, Natalia, Zaiden, seven great great grandchildren; Aubree and Luke Church, William and Isiah Willard, Whitley Walker, Zoie and Sierra Johnson and two great great great grandchildren; Bristol Williams and Elizah Patrick and two sisters; Betty Jennings and husband Barney of North Wilkesboro and Pansy Shepherd of North Wilkesboro and three brothers; Mack Church of Ohio, Marvin Church of North Wilkesboro and Gene Church and wife Kay of North Wilkesboro.  

    Abbygail Lou Wolfe, 54

Ms. Abbygail Lou Wolfe, 54, of Wilkesboro, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2017 at her residence.

Ms. Wolfe was born on Saturday, May 5, 1962 in Norfolk, VA to the late Gloria Susanne Quiroz and J.B. Wolfe.

Abbygail loved riding horses, scrap booking and being with her friends.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by: a son, Dennis “DJ” Huffman Jr.; brothers, Jody Wolfe and Blaine Wolfe.

She is survived by: a daughter, Cynthia Huffman of Wilkesboro; her father, J.B. Wolfe of Memphis TN; brothers, Shaffer Wolfe of North Wilkesboro, and Jason (Tammy) Wolfe of Ferguson.

The family is to conduct a private memorial service at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and cremation services is honored to be serving the Wolfe Family.

       Pearl “Irene” Lane Lambert, 92

Mrs. Pearl “Irene” Lane Lambert

Mrs. Pearl “Irene” Lane Lambert, age 92 of Purlear passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Avante.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Yadkin Valley Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Harless officiating.  The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 AM. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday evening at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Lambert was born October 14, 1924 in Wyoming County, WVa to William Floyd and Lieuvenia Lusk Lane.  She was a homemaker and a member of Yadkin Valley Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Harlan Ray Lambert, one daughter; Patricia Huffman and two sons; Kenneth Lambert and James Lambert, and two sons-in-law; Ronald Stiff and Frank Walker and longtime companion; Roger Glenn Cardwell.

She is survived by four daughters; Deloris Stiff of Purlear, Karen Walker of Purlear, Brenda McManus and husband Dean of Purlear, Marian Billings and husband Danny of McGrady, two sons; Randy Lambert and wife Judy of Brenton, WVa, Michael Lambert and wife Beverly of Purlear, one daughter-in-law; Gail Lambert of Purlear, one son-in-law; Mervin Huffman of Purlear, twenty-five grandchildren, thirty great grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, one sister; Ona Dickerson of Beckley WVa and one brother; Orville Bell of North Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Yadkin Valley Baptist Church, 284 Fox Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.