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december 2nd - day three

little weirdos was the third of the six spyretverse books, and it was a prequel to deeper walls. join zoey ansley as she unlocks the magical secrets of her world, fights against the wishes of the warlock, and reveals the ways of the future.

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TW: Sam has themes of neglect, emotional abuse, and S.A in his story. Be careful when reading.

Name: Samuel Coleman

Special Titles: Grand Witch, Cursed One.

Username: @77mothboy77 , @haveyouseenhim?

Nicknames: Sam.

Age: 23.

Pronouns: He/They.

Sexuality: Polyamorous, Asexual, Gay.

Gender: Nonbinary, Crypticoric.

Species: Pure Hybrid, Witch.

Hybrid Info: 52% Cryptid, 12% Undead, 8% Alien, 8% Vampire, 4% Yokai, 4% Demon, 4% Merfolk, 4% Werewolf, 4% Human. 4% Fae.

Disorders: CPTSD, Anxiety, Paranoia, DPDR, Depression, Autism, Insomnia, Anorexia.

Active Addictions: Nicotine (Cigarettes), Self Harm.

Religion: Paganism.

Job: Paranormal Investigator.

Lives in: West Virginia, America, 2024.

Languages: English, Heavenly, Demonic, Yokai, Cryptid.

Height: 6ft

Race: Mixed Race.

Ethnicity: Cryptid.

Accent: Soft Southern.

Vehicle: Broom w Black Wood and Carvings, also has crystal dangling from it, Black Pickup Truck.

Powers: High Level Magic, Flight, Exorcisms, Protection Magic, Divination, Spirit Magic, Prophecy, Necromancy, Omens, Speaking to Moths, Illusions, Curses, Night Vision, Sigil Magic.

Weapons: Knives, Salt, Holy Objects, Unholy Objects, Crystals, Iron, Wards, Banishing Stones, Cleansing Rod, Scissors.

Wand: Black Wood w Moth Carvings and Onyx, Can also use his hands.

Alignment: Neutral.

Main Color: Black.

Main Animal: Moth.

Main Hobbies: Reading, Witchcraft, Insect Keeping, Crafting, Flute, Guitar, Potion Making.

Diet: Vegetarian.

Favorite Drinks: Nectar, Rose Tea, Black Tea, Hot Chocolate.

Favorite Meal: Veggie Pizza.

Favorite Snacks: Honey.

Favorite Candy: Pumpkin Reese’s, White Chocolate.

Favorite Dessert: Pumpkin Pie, Vanilla Icecream, Gingerbread Cookies, Chocolate Cake.

Favorite Flower: Honeysuckle, Black Dahlias.

Scent: Mothballs, Sage, Incense.

Handedness: Right Handed.

Blood Color: Black.

Birthday: October 13th 2000 (Libra)

Awareness: Aware (Effect: Bittersweet.)

Theme:

Playlist:

Fun Facts: Is naturally fuzzy and Nocturnal. Has his own nest. His nose and eyes bleed when he uses strong magic.

Special Interests: Magic, Moths.

Stims: Lights, Soft Things, Gemstones, Dice, Shiny Things.

Stimboard: LINK

Moodboard: LINK

Fashionboard: LINK

Comfort Objects: Moth Plushies, Gnome, Old Doll.

Family:

Ancestors:

Charity Coleman, Vincent.

Kate Coleman, Giles Batts.

Laura Coleman, Carmilla Karnstein.

Melanie Coleman, Yuki Onna.

Delilah Coleman, Abraham Von Helsing.

Evelyn Coleman, The Tall Man.

Dana Coleman, William Coleman.

Olive Coleman, The Grim Reaper.

Audrey Coleman, Seymour Coleman.

Morticia Coleman, Gomez Coleman.

Rosalie Coleman, Howard Coleman.

Bella Coleman, Mortimer Coleman.

Most Recent Generation:

Bigfoot (Great Uncle) (Mothmans Side) (Estranged)

Indrid Cold (Great Uncle) (Mothmans Side)

Loch Ness Monster (Great Aunt) (Mothmans Side)

Flatwoods Monster (Great Aunt) (Mothmans Side)

Fresno Nightcrawler (Great Uncle) (Mothmans Side)

Able Coleman (Grandmother), Mothman (Grandfather.)

Eternity Coleman, Oak Coleman. (Parents)

Lullaby, Victor, Iris, Skyla. (Siblings.)

Adoptive Family:

Bonehilda (Mother Figure.)

Alexander Leverett (Adoptive Nephew)

Michael Ansley (Adoptive Nephew)

Immanuel Ansley (Adoptive Nephew)

Guardians: Zadkiel.

Romance: Micah Coleman (Boyfriend.)

Patrons: Hecate, Circe, Morgan Le Fay.

Pets:

Chewy (Chupacabra).

Axel (Axehound).

Hel (Hellhound).

Nyx (Death Moth)

Loki (Vampire Moth)

Apep (Ghost Moth)

Kali (Scorched Moth)

Coyote (Bloodvein Moth).

Dusties (Dust Sprites.)

Brief Personality: Sam is very quiet when you first meet him, he seems to not trust anyone or anything really. But when you break through his walls he is a very sweet and passionate person, they genuinely care about their family and just want to be accepted by other people. Which often means he will overwork himself just to “prove” himself to others, he honestly doesn’t know many connections where he doesn’t have to give something to another person.

Brief Backstory:

Sam was born to a long line of magical creatures. The occult was incredibly normal in their family, having connections to the occult and the divine. His family had a powerful inherent magic ability, however when Sam was born there wasn’t a celebration.

Long ago, one of Sam’s oldest ancestors made a deal with a demon, Azazel. As she was on the verge of being executed for witchcraft. She made a deal with the demon that the first boy born to their family would belong to Azazel. And to save her life she agreed.

This wasn’t a problem for many generations. They successfully had generations upon generations of women. The most recent generations couldn’t even remember the curse very well, until Sam came along.

Sam was treated differently than his sisters, he wasn’t given the same toys or the same opportunities. His family believed since that he would be given up to the demon at 18, there was no point in developing a relationship or spending money or time with him.

Sam tried everything he could in order to get his families approval. Becoming one of the most powerful magic users in his family. However nothing was enough. And the time was slowly ticking to when he turned 18.

A few weeks before his 18th birthday, he ran away from home and made an abandoned house his sanctuary. Completely demon proofing it.. well mostly.. even though the demon couldn’t get to him physically, he could still mentally torment him, and attempt to get him physically.

Sam eventually ends up being protected by the divine forces his family tried to keep him from. And he slowly realizes how weak Azazel actually is, unlike how his family thought for generations.

Sam ends up breaking the bond between him and Azazel and kills him. Before going to live with his real found family, protecting them from the occult.

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closed starter for @mctionsick​ | “I love it when you dress up for me”

“Yeah, well don’t get too used to it. This is only for special occasions, and you aren’t the one who gets to determine what justifies as a special occasion so.” Ansley was rolling her eyes already, though knowing that they were pleased by her at least attempt at looking nice for the date was pleasing. Dressing up just wasn’t her style – never had been – though she presumed that came from being forced to far too many “upper-class” events during her childhood. Her parents had sent her to so many manners classes and forced her into so many dresses for charity events and social functions alike that she had just grown to hate when looking at a dress hanging up in her closet, but tonight was special. Anniversaries were special and, well, she wanted to at least try and show that this meant something to her.

“So, where are we going tonight? I agreed to let you take the reigns on this so…” No small feat of its own, though Ansley bit her tongue to that regard. She had known going into this relationship that she was a bit of a control freak, though it hadn’t actually been pointed out to her by them until a few months into the relationship – something that had caused a bit of a stir in their happy ground. “Everything we do tonight is up to you. I am just going to come along and enjoy whatever lovely evening you’ve planned out for us. Promise.”

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gv. we’ll always be royals

character name:  lilith warwick

character age: 22

character fc: astrid berges-frisbey

lady, daughter of a duke

short bio: while her brother had been given every freedom growing up, lilith had grown up with a much more sheltered life after her mother had nearly lost her during labor after several miscarriages had done damage to her uterus.  her first few months of life was spent in a box as they did their best just to keep her alive to the next day.  the lady eleanor warwick, her mother, kept her close to her side as she grew up as if fearing her daughter might disappear if she didn't keep an eye on her.  lilith didn't fight it either.  she was happy to spend her days alternating between lessons in everything from etiquette to history to dancing to music and social events every day of the year.  at the advice of her mother, she found an interest in being involved with charities and philanthropic organizations.  she follows the schedule laid out for her and wears all the proper clothes, but at night she pulls out the sketchpad from her bedside table and draws.  large fantastical scenes with structures with layering intricate columns.  architecture is her passion and she wants to work for a living, designing buildings every day.  her mother would never approve though because it would look poorly on a lady to work and so she doesn't tell anyone.  

character name: theodore "theo" warwick

character age: 26

character fc: josh bowman

lord, son of a duke

short bio:  from the moment of his birth, theo could do no wrong in his parent's eyes.  they would have accepted a daughter as an heir because they are modern like that and they would never admit it, but they were happy it was a son first.  a strong, confident, charming boy.  that's what they hoped for and that was exactly the type of person he grew up into.  as a boy, his education was primarily dictated by his father.  he had to be skilled in both fencing and golf as they were both sports of the elites.  he became knowledgeable in cigars and whiskey from an early age as that was what was drank in the back rooms of business.  it seems he has the natural skill for what it takes to be a Duke himself.  still, every morning he woke up dreading what was coming.  no one had ever asked him if he even wanted to follow in his father's business, but he was stuck because he didn't know what else he could do.  he feels a constant lack of control over his own life.  he is deeply possessive of what he considers his and while this has helped him in business, this hasn't helped him in relationships.

mun name/timezone: ansley/pst

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Jan. 22, 2020: Obituaries

Mary  Lovette,  75

Mary Frances Greene Lovette, age 75, of Millers Creek, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her home. Mary was born November 15, 1944 in Wilkes County to Coolidge Edmond and Ella Mae Staley Greene. She attended Old Fashion Baptist Church. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, J.C. Lovette; daughter, Mary Darlene Lovette; grandson, Jacob Ellis.

Surviving are her daughter, Brenda Combs of Millers Creek; grandchildren, Alicia Ellis, Floyd Combs both of Millers Creek, Lindsey Combs of Raleigh; brother, Archie Greene and spouse Celia of Cricket; sisters, Edna McGuire and spouse Floyd of Wilkesboro, Nancy Harless and spouse John, Kathy Huffman and spouse Brent all of Millers Creek; eight great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 22,  at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Max Combs officiating. Burial will follow in Arbor Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 12:00 until 1:00 on Wednesday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 Maxine  Winstead,  93

Mrs. Maxine Davidson Winstead, age 93 of Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist -Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 22,   at First United Methodist Church of North Wilkesboro with Dr. Tim Roberts and Mr. Jim Swofford officiating. Entombment will be in Scenic Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:30 prior to the service in the Faith Center of First United Methodist Church of North Wilkesboro.

Mrs. Winstead was born February 9, 1926 in Randolph County to Causey J. Davidson and wife Jessie Lewallen Davidson. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church of North Wilkesboro.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; W.E. (Willie) Winstead and her five sisters and brothers.

She is survived by two daughters; Pam Lenderman and husband Keith of Wilkesboro and Sue Teague and husband Jeff of Wilkesboro, two grandchildren; Kelly Lenderman  Plumley and husband, John Ryan Plumley of Mt. Holly, NJ, and Meredith Pennington Wingler and husband Dustin Wingler of Wilmington, NC and two great granddaughters; Drew Willa Plumley and Emma Lilly Plumley. A special friend and sister in law; Doris Davidson of Randleman and several nieces.

Special Thanks to Mountain Valley Hospice, Rose Glen Village and Wilkes Senior Village Traditional Living for the love and care they showed her.

The family requests no flowers but please make a donation to your favorite charity.

David  Gambill,  76

David Paul Gambill, age 76, of Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-Wilkes Regional. Mr. Gambill was born June 6, 1943 in Wilkes County to Buel "Buck" and Paulene Bumgarner Gambill. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; numerous aunts and uncles.

Surviving are his son, Sherman Buel Gambill and spouse Jessica of Cary; grandson, Camron Gambill of Cary; half-brother, Jerome Gambill and spouse Jennifer of Elkin; aunt, Carol Shirley Triplett of Wilkesboro; uncles, Robert Gambill and Russell Gambill of North Wilkesboro; nieces, Grace Elizabeth and Lily Hope Gambill; and multiple cousins throughout Wilkes, surrounding counties and other states.

Mr. Gambill enlisted in the United States Navy and completed boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Base where he looked forward to serving his country before receiving an honorable medical discharge.

Throughout his life, Mr. Gambill worked in several careers alongside his father and uncles at Gambill Brother's Construction Company, in grading, building and concrete finishing before also working at Hobe's Ham. He retired from Abitibi-Price and later returned to part-time work at Lowes Foods.

Mr. Gambill enjoyed being with family and friends, Sunday dinners at both of his grandparent's houses, reading, history, astronomy, science fiction, westerns, classic movies, classic cars and NASCAR. He was a strong advocate of caring for those in need and for rescuing and loving animals.

Graveside service was January 20, at Mountlawn Memorial Park, with the Rev. David Sparks officiating. Pallbearers were Jerome Gambill, Chad Gambill, Steve Johnson, James Elledge, Tony Durham and David Ledford. The family would like to thank the following group of professionals who gave great care and respect to Mr. Gambill; Dr. Tomas Vybiral and staff at Blue Ridge Cardiology, attending physicians and staff at Hugh Chatham Hospital, attending physicians and staff at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Dr. Harsh Barot and staff at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center-Wilkes Regional, Mountain Valley Hospice, and numerous other caregivers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Wilkes, PO Box 306,  North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or to the American Cancer Society, c/o Annette Battle, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 Ethel Owens, 99

Ethel Elizabeth Owens, age 99, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 at Wilkes Senior Village. Mrs. Owens was born September 1, 1920 in Wilkes County to Everette and Polly Garris. Ethel loved cooking and sewing. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John P. Owens; daughter, Betty Brock; son, Raymond Owens; grandchild, Phillip Richard Owens; and great grandchild, Kendra Cothren.

Surviving are her sons, Everette Owens, Sr., Phillip Owens and spouse Willa, Roy Owens all of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Tim Brock and spouse Sherry of Mulberry, Ravonda Pruitt and spouse Jerry of Traphill, Johnny Owens of North Wilkesboro, Everette Owens, Jr. and spouse Anna of Kings Mtn., Gina Holloway and spouse Frankie of Mtn. View, Dina Gibson of Charleston, South Carolina, Cindy Owens and spouse William Garrett of Moravian Falls; numerous great grandchildren; and numerous great great grandchildren.

Funeral service was January 20,   at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Gilreath officiating. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. T Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  Pallbearers were Everette Owens, Jr., Johnny Owens, Timmy Brock, Cody Brock, Kenny Brock and Anthony Bailey.

  Eva Richardson, 87

Mrs. Eva Jean Chambers Richardson, 87 of Traphill, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at her home.

Eva was born on July 18, 1932 in Wilkes County to Sherman Rosco Chambers and Myrtle Octavia Welborn Chambers.

Eva is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Harrold, Lee, Dwight, Bill Chambers; sisters, Pat Chambers, Edmie Joyner.

Eva is survived by her husband Rev. Jackie Richardson of the home; sons, Michael Richardson (Donna) of North Wilkesboro, Tim Richardson (Renee) of Hays, Jamie Richardson of Traphill; daughters, Debbie Asbell (Allan) of Kernersville, Tina Boles (Lee) of Texas, 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.  

The Family  conducted a Celebration of Life Service  January 19, at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.  

Brother Tracy Nichols and Rev. Brady Hayworth officiated.

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

  Richard Anderson, 74

Mr. Richard" Larry" Anderson, age 74 of Roaring River, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at his home.

Memorial service wasJanuary 18th,  at Briar Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Wesley Mosteller and Pastor Scott Bishop officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 prior to the service at the church.

Mr. Anderson was born March 12, 1945 in Wilkes County to Robert "Jack" Lucis Anderson and Ella Mae Blackburn Anderson. He retired from Stroh's Brewery and Tyson Foods as a Chicken Farmer. Larry was an avid golfer and a good friend to all. Mr. Anderson was a member of Briar Creek Baptist Church

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter in law; Michelle Shew Anderson.

He is survived by his wife; Kay Rist Anderson of the home, two daughters; Kimberly A. Weatherman and husband Bryan of Jonesville and Lisa A. Douglas of Elkin, three sons; Richie Anderson of Roaring River, Paul Layne of Raleigh and Aaron Layne of Wake Forest, ten grandchildren; Megan Crosswhite and husband Matt, Lakyn Stewart, Halle Day, Bailey Martin and husband Eddie, Anna Anderson, Tia Sparks, Cassidy Layne, Alex Layne, Olivia Layne and Parker Layne, five great grandchildren, Trenton Sparks, Ansley Crosswhite, Grayson Crosswhite, Waylon Martin and Ellison Crosswhite and a brother; Russell Anderson of Roaring River.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Beginnings Community Church 1843 Old Pipers Gap Road, Cana, VA 24317 and Woltz Hospice Home 945 Zephyr Road Dobson, NC 27017.

  Maggie Combs, 71

Mrs. Maggie Bumgarner Combs, age 71 of Wilkesboro passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Accordius Health at Wilkesboro.

Funeral services  were January 18,  at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Millers Creek with Rev. Keith Lyons officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Combs was born September 21, 1948 in Ashe County to Thomas Franklin Rogers and Maudie Jane Huffman Rogers.  She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She loved attending church, loved her family and the Staff of Accordius Health.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter; Gwendlon Bumgarner, a great grandson; Joshua Foster, Jr., two sisters; Maudie Sue Dillard and Mary Ruth Hart and one brother; John Franklin Rogers.

She is survived by two daughters; Melissa Sheeler and husband David, Crystal Call and husband Marty all of North Wilkesboro, two sons; Charles Bumgarner and wife Karen and Chris Bumgarner all of Hays, seven grandchildren, Theresa Mooney, Devin Sheeler, Jared Sheeler, Seth Call, Billie Jean Bumgarner, Edgar Silva, Greta Silva, four great grandchildren; Kamron Foster, Michael Walker, Jr., Grayson Walker and Levy Sheeler and one sister; Connie Hart of Purlear.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church Scholarship Fund, Oak Grove Church Road, Millers Creek, NC 28651.

  Edgar Beshears, Jr. 73

Mr. Edgar Lester (Bucky) Beshears, Jr. age 73 of Winston Salem, formerly of Wilkes County passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Graveside services were January 19, at Yellow Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Ryan Penley officiating.  

Mr. Beshears was born December 12, 1946 in Wilkes County to Edgar Lester Beshears, Sr. and Katherine Holland Beshears. He was a member of Fishing Creek Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother; Stephen George Beshears.

Mr. Beshears is survived by two sisters; Jennifer B. Osborne and husband; Brown of Moravian Falls, Susan B. Odom and husband Terry of Greensboro, a sister in law; Kim Beshears of Hays, two brothers; Ben H. Beshears and wife Ethel of Purlear and Bobby Kenneth White of Wilkesboro and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted.

 Jackie Broyhill, 65

Mrs. Jackie Sue Summerlin Broyhill, 65, of Millers Creek, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at her home.

Jackie was born on April 5, 1954 in Wilkes County to James Edward "Ed" Summerlin Sr and Georgie Pearl "Bobbie" Lovette.  

Jackie is preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Tonya "Sunshine" Walsh; sister, Judy Johnson and grandson Jayln Walsh.

Jackie is survived by her husband, Randy Broyhill; son, Shawn Walsh of Wilkesboro; daughter, Tammy Walsh of Wilkesboro; brothers, James E. Summerlin jr, David Allen Summerlin (Kim); 3 grandchildren, Justin Walsh (Asia Castilleja), Harleigh Walsh, Baileigh Walsh all of Millers Creek and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was January 18, 2020 at West End Baptist Church. The funeral service was  at 1 p.m.  Burial followed at Mountlawn Memorial Park in Wilkesboro.  

Rev. Brian Miller and Pastor Matt Jones  officiated.

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

  Conrad McNeil, 88

Mr. Conrad Leon McNeil, age 88 of Wilkesboro passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville.

Funeral services were January 18,   at Lewis Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Dwayne Andrews, Rev. Sherrill Wellborn and Pastor Ronnie Ellis officiated. Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 was in the church cemetery.  

Mr. McNeil was born January 5, 1932 in Wilkes County to Arthur H. and Bessie Virginia Shepherd McNeil.  He was a member of Lewis Fork Baptist Church. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.  

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Maria Del Consuelo Perales McNeil, three sons; Michael, Arthur and Gary McNeil, three sisters; Irene

Robertson, Hellen Blackburn and Clara Faye Ellis and five brothers; Ralph, Arvil, Tyre and an infant brother Claude McNeil and Roy Shepherd.

He is survived by four grandchildren; April, Justin, Carrena and Shane McNeil and two great grandchildren; Kaden and Kinsleigh Hackett.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Lewis Fork Baptist Church, 395 Lewis Fork Baptist Church Road, Purlear, NC 28665.

Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com

  Tom Alexander, 92

Thomas Finley "Tom" Alexander, 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his residence on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Born in Wilkes County on April 14, 1927, he was the son of the late John H. Alexander and Ella Ballou Alexander.

Tom was a WWII veteran who served in the United States Navy. He retired from driving trucks local and long distance.  He traveled in 49 different states. He loved people. He had a warm and friendly personality. Tom never met a stranger. He was a member of Grandview Baptist Church in Waynesville.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 67 years, Peggy Duncan Alexander; one daughter, Melissa Jones (Jay); three grandchildren, Annette Doom (Robb), Jennifer Taylor (Phillip), Jonathan Jones, and four great grandchildren.

Thank you to Pastor Barry Willett and our church family at Grandview Baptist Church for all the expressions of love through prayers, calls, visits and cards.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Scenic Memorial Gardens in Moravian Falls, North Carolina.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Haywood Hospice, 43 Bowman Drive, Waynesville, NC  28785. We want to say a special Thank You to nurse Stephanie Jones. Every member of the Hospice team has been very gracious, kind and helpful.

The care of Mr. Alexander has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes and an online memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.wellsfuneralhome.com

 Ellen Kay Lankford, age 57

Miss Ellen Kay Lankford, age 57 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at her home.

A Celebration of Life Service was held 2 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Arbor Grove United Methodist Church on Arbor Grove Church Road in Purlear, with Rev. Dr. Susan Pillsbury Taylor officiating.

Speakers were Mr. Ken Welborn, Mr. Larry Griffin and Mrs. Janet Lael Wood. The family received friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall of the church.

Greeters during the service were Heather Dean and Allison Ivey.

Miss Lankford was born August 1, 1962, in Wilkes County to Samuel Hayden and Willa Mae McNeil Lankford. She was a laboratory scientist with Guilford County Health Department and was a member of Arbor Grove United Methodist Church.

Ellen always excelled in school. She attended Millers Creek Elementary and West Wilkes High schools. During her senior year, she transferred to Wilkes Central High  School to take advanced classes, which allowed her to enter college as a sophomore. She went to Appalachian State University in Boone where she earned her bachelors degree in biology. She continued her education at Wake Forest Baptist Medical School and Appalachian State University, going on to earn her masters degree in biology.

During high school she worked for Winn-Dixie grocery store in North Wilkesboro and later for Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission under the late Betty Baker. After completing her college education, she worked at Davie County Memorial Hospital in Mocksville. Later, she went to work for the Guilford County Health Department as a laboratory scientist. She also worked part-time at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro in the same capacity.

She lived in Greensboro during most of her working career. She retired from the Guilford County Health Department. Ellen moved back home to Wilkes in August 2015.

Ellen had no children, but rather looked at her brothers, Mike and Jerry's, children as her own. Later, when Jerry's grandchildren arrived, she acted as a grandmother to those children as well. In return, they all loved her dearly.

Although she had many hobbies and interests - mostly dealing with more intellectual endeavors - her main passion and love was for her family, whom she treated wonderfully.

Ellen was also an accomplished pianist and vocalist. She could also play the dulcimer.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers; Gary Steven Lankford and Michael Grayden Lankford.

Ellen is survived by a brother; Jerry Alfred Lankford of Millers Creek, five nieces; Eva May Lankford and fiancé Robert Carlton of Millers Creek, Heather Renee Greene and husband Joven of Wilkesboro, Jennifer Osborne and husband Edwin of Millers Creek, Anna Lankford and husband Josh Church of Millers Creek and Gabriella Lankford of Hamptonville and two great nephews; Sammie Osborne and Charlie Church. Ellen is also survived by her two dearest friends: Janet Lael Wood of Wilkesboro, and Lisa Church of Millers Creek.

There are also four special people Ellen claimed as family. They are Destiny, Cassidy and Samantha Toliver - whom she considered nieces - and their father, Ken Toliver, all of Wilkes. They are the children and husband of Ellen's dear friend, the late Carmel Toliver.

Special music was provided by Gabriella Lankford, Destiny Toliver, Larry Griffin and Rev. Dr. Susan Pillsbury Taylor.

Memorials may be made to Window World Cares St. Judes Children's Research Hospital 118 Shaver Street North Wilkesboro NC 28659.

Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com

  Stephen Morris Coulter, 78

Stephen Morris Coulter, age 78, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born January 15, 1941 in Catawba County to Ray and Mozelle Smith Coulter. Mr. Coulter attended the Lutheran Church of the Atonement. He worked many years for Vannoy Lankford Plumbing and four years at the Ebenezer's Attic. Mr. Coulter was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Richard Coulter.

Surviving are his wife, Gwynda Bussell Coulter; brother, Gary Coulter and spouse Pam of Newton; one niece and several nephews.

Graveside service will be held will be private. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 6:00 until 8:00 Thursday night. Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

 Lee Edward Kilby, 52

Lee Edward Kilby, age 52, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Lee was born June 26, 1967 in Wilkes County to Nonnie Edward "Eddie" Kilby and Delores Mae Shumate. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle; doing toy runs with the Hillbillies; and loving his dog Oppie. Mr. Kilby was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bern and Violet Shumate, Gather and Ella Kilby and his wife, Beatrice Kilby.

Surviving are his son, Joshua Lee Kilby of North Wilkesboro; brother, Blake Edward Kilby of North Wilkesboro; mother, Delores Trivette and Fred Wagoner of North Wilkesboro; father, Eddie Kilby and Renee Mendenhall of Dobson; his best canine friend, Oppie; and large extended family.

Funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tommy Mikeal, Rev. Keith Honeycutt and Rev. Dean Adams officiating. Burial will follow in Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 1:30 until 3:00 on Sunday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Communities in Schools, 613  Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

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Annette “Lady” Margaret Grant -- Character Sheet

saturday night she's rockin' out by the bonfire / foot hangin' from that tail gate and crankin' up the dial / come sunday mornin' she'll be singing with the choir / drivin' me crazy with that kiss me smile

there's a little bit of devil in her angel eyes / she's a little bit of heaven with a wild side / got a rebel heart a country mile wide

Archetype — The Innocent Birthday — September 5, 1995 Zodiac Sign — Virgo MBTI — INFJ Enneagram — 3; the Achiever Temperament — Melancholic Hogwarts House — Slythpuff Moral Alignment — Neutral Good Primary Vice — Gluttony Primary Virtue — Charity Element — Air

Overview:

Mother — Kathleen “Katie Erin” (nee Miller) (48) (FC: Valerie Bertinelli) Father — James Clancey Grant the III (50) (FC: Hugh Grant) Mother’s Occupation — homemaker Father’s Occupation — judge, holds seat on city council Family Finances — well off, not super rich but definitely comfortable Birth Order — eldest Brothers —  James Clancey Grant the IV (2, birthday: September 10, 2015) Sisters — none Other Close Family — Aunt Sarah (Jim’s sister) (47) (FC: Mädchen Amick); Grandma (Margaret Grant) (paternal grandmother); Grandpa (James Clancey Grant the II) (paternal grandfather); Grammy (Annette Miller) (maternal grandmother); Grampy (Robert Miller) (maternal grandfather); Uncle Robert Miller the II, Aunt Rose Miller, cousins: Robert the III (28) (wife: Allison, kids: Ronald (5), Nicholas (2)), Zachariah (24) (wife: Betsy, kids: Mary (1)), Jessica (20), Margaret (16); Uncle Nate Miller, Aunt Rachel Miller, cousins: Sarah Beth (25) (husband: Kevin Lund, kids: Matthew (1)), Andrew (24), Marisol (23); Uncle Josh Miller, Aunt Tina Miller, cousins: George (21), Martin (18) Best Friend — Constance Gutting (Kelly Marie Tran) (lowkey ex-girlfriend), Elizabeth Haynes, Nancy Boyd (sorority sisters); Jenny North and Kimberly O’Neill (best childhood friends) Other Friends — Aleatra (sorority chapter president), Adele, Margaret, Angela, Michelle, Debra (other sorority sisters) Enemies — rival sororities, Don Barker (ex who leaked nudes) Pets — none at the present time :( had a cocker spaniel back home named Precious and a chestnut quarter horse named King. Home Life During Childhood — it was good, her parents have a bit of a strained relationship, but overall kept up appearances around Lady, and she was definitely spoiled. When she turned 16, they told her the truth about being adopted, but Lady just kind of--elected to ignore it, at least on the surface. What did it matter? Her parents still loved her and everything. Things only got tense when her mom got pregnant. Her father is warm, but he’s also very serious and gone a lot, works long hours. Especially when she was a kid because he was a lawyer--he only recently graduated to judge. Her mom and her were really close until she got pregnant. Town or City Name(s) — Born in: Rincón, Puerto Rico; grew up in Atlanta, Georgia; specifically Ansley Park. What Did His or Her Bedroom Look Like — She’s had the same bedroom her whole life and has changed many times. But, it was always pretty organized. Soft pastel colors. It has a mural on one wall of rolling hills and a sunrise, that her mother painted when they were working on the adoption papers. The room is decorated to match those colors--pinks and yellows and reds. Any Sports or Clubs — She did softball in middle school, rode horses basically her whole life. Was on the newspaper for her high school. Was her class’ treasurer. Did a lot of charity work. Favorite Toy or Game — Is excellent at lots of board games--Clue and Monopoly are the ones she absolutely crushes at. Schooling — Private Catholic school for basically her entire life until college. Did well. Hardworker. Her grades slipped a little after she found out she was adopted, but she brought them up again quickly. Favorite Subject — English. Popular or Loner — Popular, but softspoken. A follower, not a leader. Important Experiences or Events — Finding out she was adopted. Her first boyfriend (when she was sixteen, his name was Patrick Banks, they broke up pretty amicably.) Her first girlfriend (Constance, was her sorority sister. They kept their relationship a secret. Broke up because Constance wanted to go #public.) Her nudes getting leaked. (By her boyfriend, who she broke up with after he showed up at the sorority house drunk one time, Don Barker. They sued him. (Part of her still loves him, because what they had was ~real.)) Nationality — American. She was just born in Rincón, Puerto Rico, but adopted within a year, and she doesn’t consider herself Puerto Ricanf. Culture — Southern American Religion and beliefs — Republican. Catholic.

Physical Appearance:

Face Claim — Denise Bidot Complexion — Dark, olive-y toned skin. Hair Colour — Dark, dark brown, but she’s dyed it before. Eye Colour — Brown Height — 5’11 Build — Curvy Tattoos — None Piercings — Ears Common Hairstyle — Long and wavy Clothing Style — Keeps up with the modern trends but errs on the conservative side of things Mannerisms — Talks with her hands. Nods a lot. Usual Expression —

Health:

Overall (do they get sick easily)? — Pretty hardy, only gets colds and such. Physical Ailments — None Neurological Conditions — None Allergies — None Grooming Habits — Very good. Uses face masks/hair masks. All good high-brow products for her makeup and lotion and stuff like that. Sleeping Habits — Sleeps pretty well. Can’t sleep in. Gets up at 8 almost every morning. Eating Habits — Eats pretty healthily, she’s pretty aware of her weight and doesn’t really like to eat around others except for small things. Which always made her family get-togethers hard. But, she definitely loves her Southern food. Exercise Habits — Does yoga. Goes for walks every morning. Is pretty in-shape. I give her a 6/10. Emotional Stability — Pretty good. She does the whole conceal, don’t feel thing. But she also tries to just push through things. Body Temperature — Runs a little hot. Sociability — She’s kind of nervous and quiet for the most part, a follower, not a leader. But, if she gets the hint of something she’s curious about she doesn’t let it go. Addictions — Sweet tea? Drug Use — None, usually. Has smoked pot before. Has done Molly. Alcohol Use — Binge drinks, but not often.

Your Character’s Character:

Bad Habits — doesn’t speak up for herself, timid, follower, too curious Good Habits — very courteous, also curious, kind, warm Best Characteristic — her curiosity Worst Characteristic — letting herself get pushed around Worst Memory — her break up with her girlfriend, Constance, and her boyfriend, Don--her photos getting leaked. Best Memory — getting inducted into Phi Mu Proud of — her status in Phi Mu Embarrassed by — her leaked nudes, her weight, the fact that she’s adopted. Driving Style — excellent driver, usually the DD for her friends, has a clean record. Strong Points — loyal, kind Temperament — mild, so mild, the most mild, even if she gets bothered, it is hard to annoy her. Attitude — very southern and charming, of course. Weakness — doing whatever people say Fears — that people won’t like her for who she is Phobias — doesn’t like the dark, or snakes, or spiders Secrets — she’s adopted, she is still in love with Don, she actually doesn’t want to be such a Good Girl, is resentful of her brother Regrets — breaking up with Constance/Don, Feels Vulnerable When — people talk about her weight or appearance or what she’s eating, etc, etc Pet Peeves — people who are rude Conflicts — wanting to break out and be rebellious v being afraid Motivation — to prove herself Short Term Goals and Hopes — explore Swynlake and all it has to offer Long Term Goals and Hopes — get married, settle down, start a life Sexuality — bisexual (closeted) Day or Night Person — day person, definitely Introvert or Extrovert — introverted, for sure Optimist or Pessimist — a little bit of both? I’d say more of an optimist for others, pessimist for herself

Likes and Styles:

Music — Country, of course! Loves Dixie Chicks, Lady Antebellum, Garth Brooks, Dierks Bentley. Both the more recent stuff and oldies. Though, she also loves some good pop music and more folky stuff too. She finds rap to be offensive and too “urban” and can’t understand why anyone would listen to something like that. Same with heavier stuff like rock’n’roll or screamo, etc, etc. Anything that shocks or offends is definitely not Lady’s cup of tea. She will go out of the way to listen to the clean versions of songs and I think that says a lot about her. Books — Gone with the Wind is her favorite. Her favourite book as a child was “Because of Winn-Dixie”; A Streetcar Named Desire, loves Pat Conroy and Nicholas Sparks. Also enjoys some Flannery O’Connor. Also enjoys In Cold Blood. Magazines — Oprah’s Magazine, The New Yorker, InStyle, Vogue, Country Living, Vanity Fair, The Weekly Standard, The American Conservative--she has a bit of a magazine addiction. Foods — Lady is very conscious about what she puts in her body. She’s certainly not vegetarian or a health nut, but she tries to balance herself. Though, that is hard to do with all the delicious Southern food. She loves ribs and barbecue and coleslaw and baked beans. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Chicken wings. And she absolutely adores sweets! She loves lemon drops and keeps boxes on her pretty much all the time. Drinks — Sweet tea, of course! Lady’s blood, she’s pretty sure, is sweet tea at this point. Chick-fil-a is the second best sweet tea to the one she makes at home and she used to go and get one almost every day. She was addicted. She’s gonna hate not having Chick-fil-a in Swynlake, or England really at all. Animals — Lady isn’t too much a fan of animals. She likes cute ones--dogs and cats and horses, but hates animals like rats/mice or possums. She believes they’re vermin that should be killed and dealt with. Hates snakes. Hates raccoons. Really she dislikes more animals than she likes probably. Sports — road horses, did softball when younger. Social Issues — right-leaning, is pro-life, things the gays shouldn’t get married (at least, outwardly, she’s still accepting that part of herself), is kind of afraid of people who seem “middle eastern” or uh like y’know just kind of in general American racist. You know. (Which is ironic bc she’s Mexican/Kuwaiti.) Favorite Saying — “After all, tomorrow is another day.” -- Scarlett O’Hara Color — Bright colors! Pinks and blues and reds and yellows--as long as it is bright! She also loves pastels, they are classic when it comes to fashion. Baby blues and powder pinks. She wears a lot of more neutral clothing too, but it is bright colors that make her the happiest and she will almost never be caught in something like black! Clothing — Her favorite stuff is her white dress for most Phi Mu events. Also loves her straw hats. Definitely a fan of her cowboy boots. She tends to dress modern/Southern. Owns way too much Lilly Pulitzer, probably. Jewelry — Her necklace of pearls is her favorite and she wears them to all special occasions. She wears jewelry to accessorize otherwise, but it’s usually costume jewelry. Websites — tumblr, instagram are her big ones TV Shows — Heartland, Pretty Little Liars, Gilmore Girls, Golden Girls, Gossip Girl (do you see the pattern here?) Movies — Gone with the Wind, of course, is a Southern classic. She also loves Under the Tuscan Sun. All Nicholas Sparks movies. Secret Life of Bees. Forrest Gump. Also loves musicals--loved La La Land when it came out and loves Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, etc. Not too sure about Hamilton. Some of the songs are good, but she doesn’t understand the hype. Greatest Want — to fit in somewhere Greatest Need — to accept herself

Where and How Does Your Character Live Now:

Home — She lives with her Aunt Sarah. She hates it. Household furnishings — Pretty modern. Nothing special. Favorite Possession — Her journals. Most Cherished Possession — Her pearls, they were her great grandmother’s. (Her older cousin Sarah Beth was pissed that Lady got them and she didn’t.) Neighborhood — Tortuga Place. Town or City Name — Swynlake Married Before — No. Significant Other Before — Patrick Banks, Constance Gutting, Don Barker Children — None Relationship with Family — A little strained, atm, but overall pretty good. Car — She had a black Chevy Sonic (2015) but not anymore. Career — Journalist for the Swynlake Squire. Dream Career — Journalist for Vogue or InStyle Dream Life — Married, writing a fashion blog, two kids, a dog. Love Life — Pretty nonexistent. Talents or Skills — Excellent writer, very organized, very good at taking care of people. Intelligence Level — Quite smart, rather intelligent.   Finances — Cut off, currently. Makes a meager wage at the Squire.

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1. Senior Brinn Borowsky and Sophomore Bailey Borowsky strike a pose at the end of their number in the Annual Drama Holiday Benefit Show. They sung and danced to “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree” in matching Christmas onesies. 

2. Sophomore Ansley Rowell and Senior Molly Desimone perform their Hannukah song to spice things up. The Holiday Benefit included mostly Christmas acts but there were some Hannukah and winter themed numbers. 

3. Senior Noah Geller sings a solo of the “Shmuel Song.” Geller was elected as the president of Drama Club and was just recently accepted to Stanford University. 

4. Comedy Sportz Seniors acts out a Christmas themed scene that the audience helped come up with. The audience got to participate in a game with the Comedy Sportz members to create funny holiday themed skits. 

5. Mira Costa Parent puts money in the buckets to help the Drama Department raise money for their cause. The Holiday Benefit raised money for Operation Happiness’s Adopt a Family Charity, as well as the student body Collecting cans for the same charity. 

Photo Essay by Linnea Wee

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