#c: raleigh reese

[ithinkitscami]

closed starter for: @raleigh-reese / location: home / after the carnival blues

Camille was in need of some sisterly time so she was glad that Raleigh was home at night, for once. She had spent her evening out on the patio before she headed back in making her way towards Raleigh's room. Knock knock. "I'm coming in." She walked inside Raleigh's room and plopped herself on the bed next to her. "I need some advice." She stated. The carnival had passed and her head was somewhat clearer than before, but not so. She at least had Raleigh to talk some sense into her if that's what she needed.

[the-record-obituaries]

Dec. 27, 2017: Obituaries

Della Bullis,  89

Della Mae Bullis, age 89, of Millers Creek, died Monday, December 25, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Medical Center. She was born January 23, 1928 in Wilkes County to Bobby and Macedonia Cleary Roberts. She was a member of Church of God of the Union Assembly. Mrs. Bullis was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Freeman Bullis; son, Jimmy Dean Bullis; daughter, Nancy Louise Anderson; sisters, Mary Wingler and Vergie Mae Bullis; and brother, Esau Roberts.

               Surviving are her son, Robert Junior Bullis of Millers Creek; daughter, Betty Sue Brooks of Hays; twelve grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and several great great grandchildren.

               Graveside service will be held 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Ambrose Robert Cemetery with Rev. Bennie Roten officiating.

               The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 1:00 until 2:00 on Thursday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Wendy Jones, 52

Wendy Marie Smith Jones, age 52, of Winston Salem, died Saturday, December 23, 2017 at her home. She was born June 16, 1965 in Guilford County to Delbert and Wanda Church Smith. She was of the Baptist Faith. Ms. Smith was preceded in death by her grandmother Stanley and Aunt Margie.

               Surviving are her daughter, Vanessa Serna and her husband of Forsyth; sons, Christopher Dehart and wife Kirsten of Newport News, Virginia, Michael DeHart of Princeton, West Virginia; her father, Delbert Smith and wife Lera of Greensboro; her mother, Wanda Billings and husband Gary of North Wilkesboro; brother, Delbert James Smith and wife Tabitha of High Point, sister, Debra Ann Smith of North Wilkesboro; step brother, Dale Ray Smith of Greensboro; and eight grandchildren.

               Memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Dr. Willie Bryant officiating.

               Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Breast Cancer Foundation, 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway, Suite 480, Columbia, Maryland 21044.

               Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

  James  Crysel,  68

James Edward Crysel, age 68, of Wilkesboro, died Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He was born December 5, 1949 in Wilkes County to Ezell and Reese Welch Crysel. Mr. Crysel was preceded in death by his parents.

               Surviving are his daughters, Vickie Lynn Cowan and husband Jamie of Raleigh, Tonya Rena Driver and husband Brian of Rocky Mount; son, Todd Stone of Tennessee; step son, Jimmy Stout of Butner, NC; wife, Phyllis Crysel of Wilkesboro; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren.

               Memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2017 at Miller Funeral Chapel.                                         Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Helen  Watts, 76

Helen Bernice Watts, age 76, of Purlear, died Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Medical Center. She was born February 4, 1941 in Wise County, Virginia to Clarence Edward and Lillie Goldson Bitner. She was a member of Lewis Fork Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir; was a Sunday School Teacher; and a Vacation Bible School Bus Driver. Mrs. Watts was previously employed at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School in the cafeteria and enjoyed fishing in her spare time. Mrs. Watts was preceded in death by her parents; her spouse, Kyle Watts; her son, William Edward Watts; and two sisters, Liz and Reva.

               Surviving are her daughter, Tammy Woodie of Purlear; her son, Thomas Kyle Watts and wife Regina of Millers Creek; brother, Hugh Thomas Bitner and wife Linda of Purlear; sister, Maysie Adams of Purlear; grandchildren, Heather Trull and husband Todd of Terrell, Never McLean of Asheville, Ashley Cayton and husband Scott of Millers Creek, Joshua Watts of Orlando, Florida, Shea Bitner and wife Santana of Purlear; and seven great grandchildren.

               Funeral service was held  December 26,  at New  Hope Baptist Church in Purlear with Rev. Sherrill Wellborn officiating. Burial   followed in the church cemetery .  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in remembrance of Helen Bernice Watts to Lewis Fork Baptist Church Youth Fund, 395  Lewis Fork Baptist Church Road, Purlear, NC 28665.

               Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

   Katie Dolinger, 72

Katie Joines Dolinger, age 72, of North Wilkesboro, died Thursday, December 21, 2017 at her home. She was born January 18, 1945 in Wilkes County to John Frank and Evengalina Susannah Johnson Joines. Ms. Dolinger was a member of Heaven Bound Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; and two sisters.

               Surviving are her children, Andrea Shumate Wiles and (Billy Watkins) of North Wilkesboro, Thomas Sidney Shumate and wife Christine of Moravian Falls, Christie Shumate Passeri and husband Wendall of North Wilkesboro; brother, Gordon Cecil Joines of Virginia; sister, Joyce Joines Mathis of McCleansville, NC; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

               Funeral service was held  December 26,  at Heaven Bound Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy Settle officiating.

               Burial   followed in Moravian Falls Cemetery.  

               Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Heaven Bound Baptist Church, 670 Osborne Sunset Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

               Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Franklin  Bell,  52

Franklin "Jerry" Fitzgerald Bell, age 52, of Millers Creek, died Thursday, December 21, 2017 at his home. He was born July 16, 1964 in Wilkes County to Franklin Delano and Frances Emaline Childress Bell. Mr. Bell was of the Pentecostal Faith.

               Surviving are his daughter, Rebecca Ellen Bell Combs; grandchildren, Lilly, Adam and Cole; his parents of Wilkesboro; and sisters, Kimberly Diane Johnson of North Wilkesboro, Donna Kay Smith of Deep Gap; also nephews, Brandon, Justin, Aaron and Caleb; nieces, Jenny, Megan and Alisha, whom he had a special bond.

                 Funeral service was held  December 23,   at Congo Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Tim Lane and Rev. Luke Pyles officiating.

               Burial  followed in the church cemetery.                                               Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Congo Pentecostal Holiness Cemetery Fund, c/o Linda Huffman.

               Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangement.  

 Jason  Everette, 37

Jason Lee Everette, age 37, of Millers Creek, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at his home. He was born November 9, 1980 in Wilkes County to Ronnie Lee and Sharon Ann Jenkins Everette. He was a member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church.

               Surviving are his parents, Ronnie and Sharon Everette of Millers Creek; brother, Kevin Everette of Millers Creek; grandmother, Mary Ruth Randal of Moravian Falls; Uncles, Steve Jenkins and wife Donna of Moravian Falls, Eddie Everette and wife Libby, Roger Everette and wife Becky all of Wilkesboro, Herman Everette and wife Faye of North Wilkesboro; Aunts, Kim Holleman and husband Michael of Wilkesboro, Dona Pearson of Traphill, Barbara Souther and husband Johnny of Wilkesboro; nieces, Hailee Everette and Dakota Everette both of Millers Creek; nephew, Evan Everette of Millers Creek.

                Flowers will be accepted.                                                            

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

   Elizabeth Stahl, 99

Mrs. Elizabeth Stahl, age 99 of Wilkesboro passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.

               Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

James Summerlin, 88

James Edward "Ed" Summerlin, Sr. age 88, of Millers Creek, died Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 2, 1929 in Wilkes County to John David and Levon Parsons Summerlin. He was a US Navy Veteran and a member of Baptist Home Baptist Church. Mr. Summerlin was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Georgia Pearl "Bobbie" Summerlin; daughter, Judy Johnson; grandchild, Sunshine Walsh; great grandchild, Jayln Walsh; brother, Claude Summerlin; and sister, Martha Lee Summerlin.

                 Surviving are his sons, James Edward Summerlin, Jr., Allen Summerlin and wife Kim all of Millers Creek; daughter, Jackie Broyhill and husband Randy of Millers Creek; sister, Velma Nelson of Greensboro; nine grandchildren, Amanda Summerlin of Wilkesboro, Jamie Triplett and husband Matt of Millers Creek, Brandy Walker of Conover, Todd Walker, Megan Johnson both of Millers Creek, Tammy Walsh of Lenoir, Shawn Walsh of Millers Creek, Heather Burton and husband Josh and Casey Summerlin all of Millers Creek; and seventeen great grandchildren.

               Funeral service was held  Thursday at Miller Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jimmy McGlamery and Rev. David Jones officiating. Burial with military honors  followed in Pleasant Home Baptist Church Cemetery.                                        Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro.

               Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Otha Bumgarner, 91

Mrs. Otha Ellen McGuire Bumgarner, age 91 of Clemmons formerly of Wilkes County passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

               Funeral services were  December 20,  in Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Sandra Ireson and Rev. Karen Roberts officiating.

               Burial was in Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery.   Mrs. Bumgarner was born in the Big Ivy Community in Wilkes County, NC on August 15, 1926 to Walter "Ought" McGuire and Trula Blackburn McGuire.

               Mrs. Bumgarner married W. Troy Bumgarner on September 28, 1946 and had three sons.

               She is survived by James Bumgarner and wife Rebecca of Clemmons, NC, Charles Bumgarner and wife Ellen of Winston Salem, NC, and Keith Bumgarner of High Point, NC, four grandchildren; Brian Bumgarner and wife Jennifer of Lexington, NC, Kim Bumgarner Travis of Lewisville, NC, Kelly Bumgarner Trenchard and husband Matthew of Clemmons, NC and Lisa Bumgarner Robertson and  husband Guy of Rawlings, MD and seven great-grandchildren whom she loved and who kept her young at heart and one brother; Kent McGuire of Newton.

               Troy and Otha spent most of their years in the Wilkes County community of Boomer. There they lived a simple life as poultry farmers for Holly Farms and Tyson. Otha never shied away from any tasks. She and Troy ran the farm together as partners, as they did in all things; they were stronger together.

               Troy and Otha attended Goshen Baptist Church in Wilkesboro where she remained active until it became necessary for her to move closer to her sons and her family.  At that time she began attending Mount Olivet UMC in Lexington there she was accepted with open arms by the membership and gained numerous friends during the past several years.

               Otha's favorite saying was that she "wanted to live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man". She exemplified that statement in all things that she did. She was a strong and steadfast woman who loved her family and friends.  She raised her children to respect others and treat them with kindness.

               In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; W. Troy Bumgarner, two sisters; Josephine Bruce Phillips and Barbara Wingler and one brother; Leonard McGuire.

               In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC  27103 or Arcadia Lions Club, 159 Hawksbury Court, Clemmons, NC 27012.

 Willie  Waddell,   67

Willie "Bill" Homer Waddell, age 67, of Millers Creek, died Thursday, December 14, 2017 at his home. He was born December 13, 1950 in Wilkes County to Hilmer and Flossie Brooks Waddell. Mr. Waddell was a US Navy Veteran and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mr. Waddell was preceded in death by his father; his wife, Betty Carico Waddell; and brother, Bobby H. Waddell.

               Surviving are his mother, Flossie B. Waddell of Hays; daughter, Jessica B. Waddell of Rock Hill, South Carolina; step son, Joey Carico of Wilkes County; grandchild, Gabriel I Newcomer; two step grandchildren, Shelia Kilby and Alona Carico; brother, Allen Waddell and fiancée Traci Dunsil of Hays; sisters, Rosemary Garris of Traphill, Nona M. Waddell of North Wilkesboro, Anna Whittington and husband Kevin of Wilkesboro, Michelle Winkler and husband Jeff of Hays; special cousin, Dale Waddell and wife Teresa of Moravian Falls; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Bishop Larry Sloop and Bishop Steve Woodard officiating. Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 will follow in Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 1:00 until 2:00 on Saturday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to  www.millerfuneralservice.com

    Karene Jean Furguson

Karene Jean Furguson died Dec. 5, 2017. She was born on May 5, 1935, in Guilford County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Williard W. and Martha Ann (Land) Ferguson. She was preceded in death by brothers Williard W. Jr., William G. (Robert), Harry D., Edward L., and Charles H. Ferguson.

She is survived by one brother, Dr. Joe I. Ferguson of Knoxville, TN. She is also survived by a daughter, Karen McClean and husband Nelson, Karen's two children, Wendy and Jonathan, and their four children.

Jean was a proud member of the Women's Army Air Corp and often spoke of her experience of playing softball with her fellow soldiers. After leaving the service, Jean went to Chappaqua, NY, where she worked as a chauffeur with a limousine service. She later returned to NC and worked for PPG in Lexington. After retiring, she moved to Moravian Falls where she resided until her death on Dec. 5, 2017.

A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 23, 2017 at the home of Mrs. Furguson in Moravian Falls. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be made to St. Jude's Hospital. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

[ithinkitscami]

"No, I know." She wasn't annoyed with Raleigh more so herself because of how right her sister was. If only she could control her feelings. For the most part, she did although it was the same thing as avoiding them. If only it were easy to be that vulnerable again with someone who broke your heart in the first place. "Yeah, I'm not good at talking about my feelings." It always felt like the air would be sucked out of her when she tried and the words stayed stuck in her throat making their way out as tears instead of spoken words. "I think you might be right though." The worst thing that could happen if she were honest about her feelings towards Jared would be rejection and he already did that once. Could she handle it again? "Thank you. I appreciate you." @raleigh-reese

"Hey, kid. I'm not judging." She softened her tone a little when Cami hissed at her through her teeth. Her intention wasn't to piss her sister off. "You can't control your feelings, no matter how inconvenient they are." Though Raleigh's own solution was just to never had feelings for anyone and avoid that situation all together. Did it work? Well, she had an entirely different set of problems, so who knew. "I don't know what to tell you, Millie. He broke your heart before, but if you want to trust him again, if you still like him... maybe you need to tell him." Honestly, Raleigh had no clue if that was a good idea or not, but she didn't know what else to offer. @ithinkitscami

[ithinkitscami]

There was no beating around the bush with Raleigh. She wasn't sure why she even tried when she knew she could outright say it. Saying it meant it was real whereas in her head, it was just a thought. She finally looked over at her. "Well, we never- or I never had closure." She spoke for herself. She had tried her hardest to be okay with it all but everything came crashing down the moment he stepped foot into the flower shop that day. "I still like him." And she felt like she couldn't because he had left. She shouldn't give it a second thought but here she was. "And I don't know what to do with that information." Keep it to herself? Say something sounded dreadful. She was overthinking again. The pettiness in her wanted to ignore how right her sister was. She couldn't be mad, but she was. "Fine." She said through her teeth. "But he still did it first." If anything, she was still going to justify her own actions. @raleigh-reese

It didn't go unnoticed by Raleigh that Cami wasn't exactly looking at her, which she made a mental note of, seeming slightly odd. But then the reason became obvious, Camille admitting that she had lied to him as well. "Firstly, you're definitely overthinking things." She confirmed, nodding, rolling over to face her sister. "But what kind of feelings? There's a wide spectrum and you're not being very specific. Loathing, or like." Raleigh often felt the former, rather than the latter, but she was going to assume that that one was the feeling Cami was talking about. "And If you lied to him, you can't really be mad at him for doing the same thing..." Though she knew that depended on the comparable scope of each person's lie.

[ithinkitscami]

"Well....." A grimace formed on her face as she thought about the whole situation. “He lied to me." She propped herself up with her elbow, slightly avoiding eye contact with her sister. "I guess I kind of lied to him too, but–.” She had good reason to and she would stand by it. "That doesn't matter. The point is he lied to me." It got to her more than she expected to once the truth was revealed. "But he left me." And that's what scared her out of the whole thing. "Being with him brought up old... feelings." She unpropped herself, laying back down on her back. "It seems like he might have them too, but I'm terrified." She didn’t want to overthink it. She was fine where was she at in life… or at least she thought she was. “Am I overthinking this?” Because it felt like she was now that everything was out in the open.

"I really, really hope that you wouldn't." Raleigh muttered, somewhat horrified. They were close, yes, but that felt like crossing a line. She shook her head, dismissing the thought when Cami glanced over at her. "Well alright then, lay it on me." She was all ears, and of course she would give advice if she could, but she was also ready to just be a sounding board for her sister. "---Okay." That wasn't a lot of information to go on, and she suspected there was more to it than what Cami was saying, but she didn't want to read between the lines and get things wrong. "Confused about what exactly?"

[ithinkitscami]

“I think I would've heard something if you were having private time.” Not that she had ever heard her sister before because that would be weird, but there would be some type of sound, right? She let out a sigh before looking over at Raleigh.

“I don't know if I'm actually looking for advice or if I want to lay it all out and see what it looks like from a different perspective.” It was how she did her emotional workout and she had learned that she rarely ever followed anyone’s advice, but rather take their opinion into consideration. “I…” she paused and twisted her lips as she decided how to word it. “I ended up on the Ferris wheel with Jared the other night at the carnival.” And she didn’t know what to do or think. “And I’m confused.”

It amused Raleigh that Cami didn't even wait for permission before practically throwing the door to her bedroom open, striding across the room and collapsing down on the bed next to her. The older brunette was scrolling on her phone, not doing anything important, simply enjoying her time off. "What if I was having some 'private time'?" She questioned Camille, dropping the phone onto her chest, ready to listen to whatever it was her sister had going on. "You know I'm shit at advice." The brunette warned, though she was more than happy to dish it out.