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Snowed Under (1936) Ray Enright

January 21st 2023

[the-record-obituaries]

Oct. 30, 2019: Obituaries

Vonley Kilby, 89

The man, the myth, the legend, Vonley Lee Kilby passed away Sunday, October  27, 201 at his home at the age of 89.

Vonley is preceded in death by his parents; Ernest Kilby and Edna Miller Kilby,   his wife of 51 years; Rosie Lee Kilby, a son; Roger Lee Kilby, a daughter; Patricia Ann Mash and a granddaughter; Lisa Marie Lindsey, two sisters; Raydell Wyatt and Jean McAllister and three brothers; Odell Kilby, Ottis Kilby and J.D. Kilby.

He is survived by two sons; Bobby Kilby and wife Sharon of China Grove and Vonley Ray Kilby of Millers Creek, a daughter; Lori Kilby of Wilkesboro, five grandchildren; Bryson Lindsey, Chris Kilby and wife Tammy, Nathan White and wife April, Kayla White and Samuel Kilby and wife Kaylin, six great grandchildren; Drake, Zoe, Courtney, Julian, Katie and Allie and one great great grandson; Corbin, three sisters; Marie Pressley, Karen Huffman and husband Bill, Rachel Huffman and one brother; Glen Kilby.

Mr. Kilby leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter.  He was adored and respected by all who knew him. Vonley was always willing to lend a hand whenever he could.  He was a hero to many. His family never doubted the love he had for them.  

He was a faithful member of Union Baptist Church.  Vonley loved his community and was often thought of as "the mayor of Sheets Gap".  He enjoyed visiting with his friends and neighbors and loved making his rounds. He was an Army Veteran in the Korean War and served in the reserves for several years after.

A celebration of his life was held at Union Baptist Church,  October 29, with Pastor Steve Faw and Kayla White officiating.   He was laid to rest beside his wife at Ole Garden Cemetery with Military Honors by Veterans War Post 1142.                        

Flowers will be accepted.

 Master Khylin Lewis

Master Khylin Gray Lewis infant son of Breanna Lewis passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Brenner's Children Hospital.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, November 1, 2019 at Bible Way Baptist Church with Pastor Paul Siceloft officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday evening at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Rhylin was born October 18, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his twin brother; Rhylin Nate Lewis, great-great grandfather and great-great grandmother: Forest and Hilda Frazier, great-great grandfathers; Garlie Lovette and David Hollar.

He is survived by his mother; Breanna Lee Lewis of the home, a brother; Korbin David Mick of the home, grandmother; Gina Lovette, great grandfather and great grandmother; Larry and Debbie Lovette, grandfather; Steve Wingler, great-great grandmother; Mildred Lovette, great grandfather and great grandmother; Stanley and Darlene Lewis, Uncle; Nathan Lewis, Aunts and Uncles; Cody and Danielle Wingler and Stevie and Kenny Medley, Aunts; Chasity Lovette and Melissa Miller and cousin; Allison Lewis.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to March of Dimes Donation Processing Center PO Box 18819 Atlanta, GA 31126.

Billy Harrold, 81

Mr. Billy Ray Harrold, age 81 of Hays, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Graveside services were October 28,   at Mountlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Richard Caudill officiating.  

Mr. Harrold was born August 27, 1938 in Wilkes County to Leonard and Ora Huie Harrold. He retired as a Store Manager for Lowes Foods and was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister; Clemmie Harrold Williams.

He is survived by his wife; Barbara Jean Brown Harrold of the home, a daughter; Theresa Harrold Thomas and husband Bill of Huntersville, a son; Tommy Harrold of Mt. Airy, four grandchildren; Joseph Ray Harrold, Nikki Ray Crislip, Casey Rae Williamson and Cameron Rae Williamson, two great grandchildren; London Kay Harrold and Elliott Rae Williamson and a brother; James Harrold and wife Sue of Hays.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Woltz Hospice Home 945 Zephyr Road Dobson, NC 27017.

 Stacy Coffey, 85

Our loving "Aunt" Stacy Coffey, age 85 of Hays went home to be with her Lord on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services were October 27,   at Little Mountain Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Mathis and Rev. Steve Shumate officiating.  Burial was  in Round Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery.  

Stacy was born March 11, 1934 in Wilkes County to Treely and Minnie Billings Coffey. She retired from Bassett Walker and was a member of Little Mountain Baptist Church.  

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three brothers; Stanley, Marvin and Vance Coffey and one sister-in-law; Clella Coffey and one brother-in-law; Melvin Hutchinson.

She is survived by one sister; Wanda Hutchinson of North Wilkesboro, four nieces; Deborah Brown and husband Kenneth of Hays, Sharon Kralick and husband Charles of Rocky Mount, Lucille Kelly and husband Ronnie of Hays and Diane Farrington and husband Mike of North Wilkesboro two nephews; Tony Coffey and wife Vicky of Ohio and Keith Hutchinson and wife Karen of North Wilkesboro, a sister in law; Dorothy Coffey and several great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Round Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 3228 Airport Road, Hays, NC 28635.

 John Walker, Jr., 55

John Wesley Walker, Jr., age 55, of Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his home. He was born April 18, 1964 in Wilkes County to John Wesley Walker, Sr. and Mattie Kathleen Church Walker. Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Debbie Walker.

Surviving are his sons, Brandon Walker and spouse Justine of Charlotte, Justin Walker of Wilkesboro; siblings, Joy Eller of Wilkesboro, Zora Lee Stevens and spouse Ray, Ricky Eller and spouse Glenda all of North Wilkesboro, Diane Smithey and spouse James of Wilkesboro, Cindy Brooks and spouse Jamie of Millers Creek, Denise Dancy and spouse Gary, Tammy LaPrad, Vanessa Smith and spouse Mark all of North Wilkesboro; granddaughter, Adalyn Walker.

     Funeral service was October 28,  at Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Tim McCann officiating. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park.  Flowers will be accepted.

     Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 Willie Perry, 79

Willie "Willard" Perry, age 79, of Jonesville, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Perry was born June 9, 1940 in Wilkes County to Lonnie Roosevelt and Mollie Royal Perry. Willie was a member of Harvest Time Ministries. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roger Perry; and sisters, Lois Johnson and Victoria Clonch.

Surviving are his wife, Carrie Brown Perry; son, Willie Dean Perry and spouse Debra of North Wilkesboro; daughters, Kathy Kidd and spouse Victor of Hudson, Linda Santiago of Jonesville, Betty Savage and spouse Ed of Tarboro, brother, J.C. Perry and spouse Dorothy of Wilkesboro; sister, Haley Royal and spouse Edward of Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Christopher Kidd, Anthony Cleary, Jessica Hodges, Amanda Brooks, Shannon Perry, Michael Perry, Brandon Savage and Christopher Savage; great grandchildren, Matthew Bell, Ginger Cleary, Andrew Barger, Bradley Barger, Isabella Byrd, Levi Perry, Desire Savage, Olivia Perry, Mason Kidd, Chloe Kidd and Rylee Perry.

Funeral service was October 27,   at Harvest Time Ministries with Rev. Gene Shepherd and Rev. Ronnie Helton officiating. Burial  l followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park.  Flowers will be accepted.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Linda Dutton, 84

Linda Blevins Dutton 84 of Davidson NC, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at Olde Knox Commons Nursing Facility in Huntersville, NC on 23 October 2019 surrounded by her family.

Graveside services were held   October 28, 2019 at Laurel Valley Cemetery in Konnarock, Va.

Mrs. Dutton was born on May 15, 1935 in Konnarock, Va to Jayhue and Margaret Blevins the youngest of eleven children.  She retired from Walmart after 25 years and traveled the USA setting up new stores where she specialized in the jewelry department. She was known by the founder of Walmart Sam Walton personally.

In addition to her parents and all her siblings, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph R. Dutton of Chilhowie, Va.

She is survived by her only son, Dennis R. Dutton and wife Stephanie of Davidson, NC and four grandchildren Desiree D. Wilson and husband Jared Wilson of Charlotte, NC , Derek R. Dutton of Waialua, Hawaii, Grace M. Dutton of Davidson NC and Jack D. Dutton of Davidson, NC. Also, three great-grandchildren of Charlotte, NC Benjamin, Alex, and Cooper Wilson. There are also many cousins, extended family, and friends living in Wilkes and surrounding area.

Mrs. Dutton will be remembered for her loving spirit and her devotion to her family in every way possible.  She always made everyone feel special and included and was an example of how to treat all of our fellow human beings.  Her sacrifices will never be forgotten.

A special thank you goes out to the staff at Olde Knox Commons and Hospice of Lake Norman for their support.  In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to The Parkinson's Foundation @ Parkinson.org.

Larry Stromer, 76

Mr. Larry Chester Stromer, age 76 of Boomer, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services were, October 26,   at Goshen Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Miller officiating. Burial with Military Honors by the United States Air force was in the church cemetery.                                Mr. Stromer was born October 15, 1943 in Moline, ILL to Lawrence and Eiline Stromer. He retired as Manager of Catherine Barber Homeless Shelter and a member of Goshen Baptist Church. Mr. Stromer served in the United  States Air force during the Vietnam War. He was an avid volunteer with BROC for many years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother; Ronnie Stromer.

He is survived by his wife Dare Wells Stromer of the home, a son; Ronnie Crisp and wife, Ann  of Boomer and a special granddaughter; Alison Brianna Crisp of Boomer.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wake Forest Care at Home Hospice 126 Executive Drive Suite 110 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 and Goshen Baptist Church 6524 West NC Hwy 268 Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

 Margaret Blevins, 88

Margaret Louise Blevins, age 88, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at her home. Margaret was born April 2, 1931 in Wilkes County to George Roy and Beulah Jane Johnson Alexander. She was a member of Springfield Baptist Church. Mrs. Blevins was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Van Herbert Blevins.

Surviving are her children, Dale Blevins and spouse Debbie of Taylorsville, Sheila Miller of North Wilkesboro, Mary Church of Wilkesboro, Brian Blevins and spouse Dee of North Wilkesboro; sisters, Nell Hanks and spouse Oliver, Jessie Smith and spouse C.L. both of Hays; grandchildren, Chris Blevins and spouse April, Justin Church and spouse Jessica, Jennifer Sheets and spouse Kenneth; and six great grandchildren.

Funeral service was October 26,   at Miller Funeral Service with Rev. Gary Stanley officiating. Burial   followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park.  Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Hospice, 126  Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

  Gene Church, 76

Rev. Gene Church, age 76, of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at his home. Gene was born May 3, 1943 in Mercer County, West Virginia to Walton Newton and Lily Ruth Danner Church. He was a US Army Veteran and a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. He enjoyed racing, playing golf and hunting. Mr. Church was preceded in death by his parents.

Surviving are his wife, Cheryll Church; eleven children; three grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

Funeral service was October 26,   at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Dean Adams officiating. Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142   followed in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Marcell Cress, 82

Mrs. Marcell Nichols Cress, age 82 of Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at Wilkes Sr. Village.

Funeral services were October 28,   at Wilkesboro Baptist Church with Dr. Chris Hefner officiating. Burial was in Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery.  

Mrs. Cress was born October 13, 1937 in West  Virginia to Millard F. and Lelia Bishop Nichols. She worked at Southern Bell for many years prior to working as a Benefits Counselor at and retiring from Tyson Foods. She was a member of Wilkesboro Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters; Mozelle Nichols and Luna Nichols Walker Watson and five brothers; Jessie Wayne, Arnold, Carson, Paul and Bobby Nichols.

Marcell is survived by a daughter; Denise Michael and husband Tommy of Wilkesboro, a son; Billy Todd Cress and wife Lisa of North Wilkesboro, three grandchildren; Jessica Michael, Jennifer Michael Day and Alexandria Cress, three great grandchildren; Taia Alexander, Kobe Alexander and James Thomas Day and a sister; Bernice Frazier of Gibsonville, NC.

Memorials may be made to Wilkesboro Baptist Church PO Box 61 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or New Covenant Christian Church 1701  Industrial Drive Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

  Rita Wood, 57

Mrs. Rita Absher Wood, age 57 of Roaring River, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Jessica Cox in Boonville, NC.

Funeral services were October 24,   at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Pruitt and Pastor Daniel Shores officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.  

Mrs. Wood was born April 27, 1962 in Wilkes County to Billy Ray Absher and Barbara Handy Absher. She was retired from Unifi.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her first husband; Timothy Wood, and a brother; Tony Absher.

She is survived by her husband; Darrell Wood of the home, mother; Barbara Handy Absher of Hays, a mother in law; Margaret Brink and husband Don of Traphill,  a daughter; Jessica Cox and husband Craig of Boonville, a step-daughter; Danielle Clark and husband Travis of Millers Creek, two grandchildren; Gabby Cox and Charlotte Cox both of Boonville, a sister; Pam Griffin and husband Mike of Roanoke VA and a brother; Terry Absher of Hays.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mtn. Valley Hospice and Palliative Care 688 North Bridge Street Elkin, NC 28621.

Gary Wyatt, 61

Gary Mitchell Wyatt, age 61, passed away Monday, October 21,  at Westwood Hills Nursing  & Rehabilitation Center in Wilkesboro. He suffered from a rare neurodegenerative brain disorder known as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy PSP. Mr. Wyatt was born December 28, 1957 in Iredell County to Mitchell and Georgia Minton Wyatt. As a young boy, Gary had a passion for mechanics, which led to his certification in motor and automotive repair post-graduation from West Wilkes High  School. He used those skills in heavy equipment and forklift repair, and as a self-employed auto mechanic. Later in life, he became an entrepreneur and opened his own used car dealership and service in Wilkesboro.

Mr. Wyatt's other passions included drag racing and cycling. He raced at the North Wilkesboro Dragway and surrounding tracks for several years, and later became an avid cyclist within Wilkes County cycling community. He was involved in the Brushy Mountain Cyclists Club, and he helped construct many of the trails along the W. Kerr Scott Dam and Reservoir. He was extremely proud of his accomplishments in cycling, having won the annual Blue Ridge Brutal 100 Bike Ride in 1998.

Mr. Wyatt is preceded in death by his father, the Reverend Calvin Mitchell Wyatt and a brother, Danny Michael Wyatt. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Eller Wyatt of Wilkesboro; his son, Danny Christopher Wyatt and wife Melissa of Wilkesboro; his grandchild, Autumn Wyatt of Wilkesboro; his step granddaughter, Lexus Leonard Absher and husband Brandon of North Wilkesboro; step great grandchildren, Jayce Absher of North Wilkesboro; his mother. Georgia Minton Wyatt of Wilkesboro; and loving in-laws, nieces, nephews and long-time friends.

At Mr. Wyatt's request there will be no memorial service. His ashes will be scattered on the Blue Ridge  Parkway, a place he loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Cure PSP (www.psp.org).

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation for all their support over the last four years and Medi Home Health and Hospice during Gary's illness.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Mildred Shumate, 80

Mildred Gail Brown Shumate, age 80, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at her home. She was born May 14, 1939 in Wilkes County to Carl Dean and Betty Cleary Brown. Mrs. Shumate was a long time attendee of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching her husband, sons, and grandkids play sports. Mrs. Shumate was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Mack Shumate; son, Mickey Shumate; grandson, Micah Shumate; brother, Dean Brown; and sisters, Clara Handy and Carol Sprinkle.

Surviving are her sons, Mark Shumate, Mitchell Shumate and spouse Cheryl; grandchildren, Blake Kinder and spouse Randy, Adam Shumate, Brian Cleary; great grandchildren, Mikaylnn Kinder, Levi Kinder, Neveyah Shumate; and special family, Penny Owens, Carolyn Smithey, Susan Davis and Tammy Gilbert.

Funeral service was October 24,   at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Pastor Wood officiating. Burial   followed  in the Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Nathan Wingler, 40

Mr. Nathan Alan Wingler, 40, of Wilkesboro, passed away on Monday October 21, 2019.

Nathan was born on September 15, 1979 in Wilkes County to Susan Elizabeth Wingler.

Nathan  is survived by his mother; daughter, Meghan Wingler; son, Cooper Wingler ; sister, Angela Stafford; niece, Stephanie Woodie; nephew, Jonathan Stafford; grandmother, Novella Wingler  all of North Wilkesboro.

A memorial service was held October 25, 2019 at the Wilkesboro Church of Christ.  Lowell White will be officiating.  

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to www. Windowworldcares.com or to there street address 118 Shaver  Street N.Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

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

 Mary Davis, 96

Mary Lucy Love Davis, age 96, of Ronda, passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at Wilkes Senior Village. She was born April 8, 1923 in Wilkes County to Roosevelt and Gracie Call Love. Lucy was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl Davis; infant son, Johnny Wayne Davis; brothers, Albert Love, R.B. Love, L.E. Love; and sisters, Louise Mathis, Ethel Sparks and Eloise Dimmette.

Surviving are her sons, Rex Davis of Ronda, Junior Davis of Ronda, Maxie Carl Davis and spouse Sharon of Statesville, Turner James Davis of Ronda, Eugene Jimmy Davis and spouse Ann of Booneville, Roosevelt L. Davis and spouse Carol of Statesville, Walter Lee Davis of Ronda; daughters, Mary Jane Johnson and spouse Ernest of Wilkesboro, Margie Ann Nixon and spouse Nicky of Roaring River, Peggy Ann White and spouse Wade of Elkin; fifteen grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren.

Funeral service was October 23,  at Antioch Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Pardue officiating. Burial followed in the Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church, 1298 Antioch Church Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

 Samuel Guy Turnipseed

Dr. Samuel Guy Turnipseed, Born January 19, 1934, lost his battle with heart and lung disease Friday, October 11, 2019.

Dr. Turnipseed, age 85, passed away at his home in Quimistan, Honduras where he and joyfully served as a missionary with the Tranquilidad Foundation since 2011.

Dr. Turnipseed was born in Mobile, Alabama, to George and Ruby Turnipseed. He was the oldest of three sons. He graduated from Wilkes Central High School. He attended Lees McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina, where he deceived a BA degree and met his future wife, Betsy Campbell of Paw  Creek, North Carolina.

He continued his education at UNC (Morehead scholar, Phi Beta Kappa, BS) Clemson university (MS) and NC State University (PhD in Entomology). Dr. Turnipseed was employed at Clemson for 45 years where he became a professor of Entomology and enjoyed a long productive career at Edisto Research Center in Blackville, South Carolina. He served as president of the South Carolina Entomology Society (1970), president of the South Eastern Branch of the Entomology Society of America (1980), and was an internationally renowned entomologist.

Sam and Barry settled in Williston, South Carolina where they raised their son, Mike, and two daughters, Susan and Leigh, helped establish the First Southern Methodist Church as well as Jefferson Davis Academy.

Sam and Betsy were married for 38 years before she lost her battle with cancer in 1992.

Sam then married Roxanne Francis in 1994 and became stepfather to her 6-year-old son Craig Francis. In 2011, at the tender age of 77. Sam and Roxanne were called to sell their home in Aiken, South Carolina, and purchase land in Honduras to build a home for abandoned, neglected and/or orphaned children. They founded and operated Tranquilidad Foundation, moving there in 2013.

Sam became Papa Sam to nine children in their care. He remained there until his passing. Roxanne continues in God’s work with those precious young ones.

Sam was preceded in death by his first wife, Betsy, his parents; and a brother, David Turnipseed (Cindy).

He is survived by his wife, Roxanne; brother Tom Turnipseed (Cindy) of Columbia, South Carolina; son D. Michael Turnipseed (Maria) of Avon, Indiana; daughter, Susan Richardson (Don) of West Jefferson, North Carolina; daughter Leigh Wechter (Pat) of Ravenel, South Carolina; Stepson Craig A. Francis (Casey) of Bozeman, Montana, nine foster children at Tranquilidad Foundation of Quimistan, Honduras; four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

A memorial service, to be led by Robert Cross and Pastor Jake Edwards, will be held November 2, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Talitha Baptist Church, 361 Talitha Church Rd., Aiken, SC. Family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Donations in lieu of flowers maybe sent to: Tranquilidad Foundation, PO Box  5406, Aiken, SC 29804.

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Hello again all! We’re back with another Generations Dice Roller game - I hope you enjoy! The names in this round are #100-120 in their year’s popularity.

The rules are as follows: Go to this dice roller, and adjust the settings to 6 sides, 3 die to roll and 5 times to roll them. Use the guide below to find out what to name your children.

First Number: Odd is a boy, even is a girl. Second Number: Your first name category. Third Number: Your middle name category. As an example, if you roll 2 - 3 - 4, you would have a girl (first number is even), you would pick your first name from List 3 and your would pick your middle name from List 4.

Pick from this 1900′s list if you roll a one. Boys - Everett, Jacob, Melvin, Charley, Allen, Alvin, Earnest, Ira, Sidney, Archie Girls - Betty, Hilda, Theresa, Lizzie, Lydia, Emily, Flora, Katie, Anne, Violet

Pick from this 1910′s list if you roll a two. Boys - Jim, Alexander, Leslie, Oliver, Wilbur, Gerald, Hubert, Manuel, Marion, Otis Girls - Sadie, Daisy, Susie, Dora, Alberta, Nancy, Marian, Vivian, Flora, Nora

Pick from this 1920′s list if you roll a three. Boys - Homer, Virgil, Maurice, Roger, Eddie, Dale, Douglas, Morris, Jessie, Max Girls - Eileen, Opal, Blanche, Audrey, Patricia, Velma, Geneva, Elaine, Beulah, Delores

Pick from this 1930′s list if you roll a four. Boys - Victor, Johnny, Jimmy, Chester, Johnnie, Jerome, Curtis, Larry, Roland, Bruce Girls - Ellen, Kathryn, Agnes, Arlene, Vera, Loretta, Jeanette, Ella, Bessie, Alma

Pick from this 1940′s list if you roll a five. Boys - Lloyd, Ronnie, Clyde, Floyd, Vincent, Vernon, Lewis, Jackie, Barry, Warren Girls - Florence, Thelma, Pauline, Grace, Ethel, Laura, Glenda, Suzanne, Yvonne, Clara

Pick from this 1950′s list if you roll a six. Boys - Clifford, Leroy, Michael, Calvin, Don, Gordon, Bernard, Jose, Ray, Herbert Girls - Sue, Rosemary, Charlene, Geraldine, Norma, Lorraine, Annie, Lynda, Vickie, Louise

My children would be: 4 - 5 - 4: Grace Alma 5 - 1 - 6: Archie Clifford 3 - 6 - 4: Gordon Victor 2 - 2 - 5: Vivian Clara 1 - 4 - 2: Johnny Oliver

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My Blog Snapshot!

I tagged myself for this feature after enjoying it on the awesome Bookstooge‘s website (it was originally created by Stuart from Always Trust In Books).

I’m using this tag to express my blogging philosophies (and status quo), and found it very interesting to see how my style has evolved over the years. I wont be tagging anyone, but if you complete it, I’d love it if you’d leave me a link in the comments so I can come check it out. 🙂 You may want to reference the original, as I made a lot of changes.

The Last 5 books you read:

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Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames

[June 27, 2017] Legion of Flame by Anthony Ryan

Naamah’s Curse by Jacqueline Carey

A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab

Steeplejack by A.J. Hartley

All excellent titles. 🙂

Spoilers or Spoiler free?

I really, really hate spoilers. Even a minor one can wreck my enjoyment of a book. As a bookseller for all those years, I can’t tell you how many books were ruined for me by inconsiderate customers (things as blatant as – “oh, you’ll love this book! Although I was a total wreck at the end when the dragon died…”). My aversion is so bad, I won’t even read overviews if I can help it. They always seem to include major plot points I’d rather discover on my own. So it goes without saying, I keep my reviews spoiler free.

How long have you been book blogging?

I started blogging in 2012 to give myself a platform for the novels I was writing. However, by 2013 book blogging became a passion in itself and has brought me a lot more joy than writing ever did.

Your favorite genre?

Anything under the Speculative Fiction umbrella:

A broad literary genre encompassing any fiction with supernatural, fantastical, or futuristic elements. -dictionary.com

Preferred book size? (novella, tome…etc).

It’s not the size that matters. ;P

Number of books on your TBR pile?

A million. Okay, not that many, but Goodreads tells me I have almost 1500 titles on my to-read shelf, and most are just first in series.

Books you have recently DNFed?

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Foreigner by C. J. Cherryh

The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima

Firstlife by Gena Showalter

The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

Gilded by Christina Farley

I gave myself permission to be picky lately – best decision I ever made! Life’s too short to read books you’re not enjoying.

Recent awards or milestones?

Reaching my 4th year blogging was a big milestone for me. I noticed most of the bloggers I started out with petered out after about 2 years (I miss all of you). Sustaining my blog for 4 years and to still be having a ball with it feels noteworthy.

Best interaction with an author?

Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Dan Wells

Patricia Briggs

Brandon Mull

Mindy McGinnis

Best: Easily my best author interaction was meeting Patricia Briggs. She was so nice – answering all of my questions and signing every hardback I brought along. She definitely made me feel like a valued fan. 🙂

Mindy McGinnis was another awesome experience. She’s such a funny gal, and I loved the answers she gave me for what lay beyond her “Not a Drop to Drink” duology.

Jennifer Lynn Barnes I met while working the Vegas Valley Book Festival a few years ago. I had fangirled to my DM about how much I loved “The Naturals” and she made a point to snag me when Barnes stopped by. I was so excited – I embarrassed myself a bit haha.

Brandon Mull is a Utah native, and it was a total delight to host him at the BN I used to work for. He did a fun Q&A beforehand and, despite having seen a couple hundred people before me, was every bit as enthusiastic about my comments as he was to the first in line. This was when I got the first hint of the now recently released “Dragonwatch.” Awesome!

I’d been wanting to meet Dan Wells for ages – having totally love his Partials Sequence. It was a delight to get to meet him and pick his brain a little bit about his writing process (I had done an e-interview with him before, but still had some questions). The only awkward this was that he was signing with a couple of family members (his wife and brother I think, but don’t quote me) who are also published authors. They made me feel a bit guilty about not being interested in their books at the time, as I’d traveled 4 hours just to see Dan Wells. Oh well, lol.

DJ Machale was also a delight to meet – we got lost on the way to the Vegas bookstore where he was signing, so I missed the Q&A, but we snuck in at the last moment and had a great one-on-one Q&A, so it worked out haha. He signed all of my Pendragon hardcovers and geeked out about that series in general. 🙂

Worst: Richelle Mead, and not because of anything she did. I was battling a huge headache, my row was near the last to meet her, even though I had been one of the first to arrive (poor moderating), and I was so nervous that I kept repeating myself. Overall, not a good impression lol.

For the record, I would still love to meet Brandon Sanderson, Robin Hobb, Anthony Ryan, Ray Carson, Glenda Larke, Scott Lynch, and Kim Harrison, just to name a few in a very long line of favorites. 🙂

Average number of books you read per month?

7. And no matter what I do, that number seldom changes.

Top three publishers?

TOR, Shadow Mountain, and Berkley!

They always have the best ARCs on Netgalley, but beyond that, they’re also the ones I’m considering sending my manuscripts to (I’m not even close yet).

Social media sites your blog uses?

I think my blog is linked to most social media sites, but I’m only active on Goodreads (are we friends on there yet? If not we should be – find me here).

Average amount of time you spend networking?

All f*cking day. Although I don’t look at it as “networking” so much as just spending time with my online reading friends. I was recently made a moderator for my favorite Goodreads group – Fantasy Buddy Reads – and I noticed my time spent on social media didn’t have to increase to accommodate it lol.

Sum up your blogging style in 5 words?

Recommending Brilliant Speculative Fiction Books.

Next time I’ll try for a Haiku.

18). A blog you looked up to starting out?

I had a few that dazzled me when I was just getting started, but I don’t follow them anymore. One I looked up to because she was a brilliant writer, had an amazing blogging concept, and had over 20,000 followers. She help me find my blogging “identity” as The Obsessive Bookseller because I appreciated how well branded her site was. However, due to infrequent posting and the fact that her and I did not enjoy the same type of books, I’ve since stopped following.

The other blog I’ll admit to unashamed blog-envy. She obviously spent a lot of time and money beyond what I was able to afford, and because of that her blog looks sooo professional. She also attended all of the big book conventions and was practically swimming in ARCs. I was jealous, lol. I eventually stopped following because her reviews always had a lot of negative undertones and I found her somewhat unfriendly.

The best book you have reviewed so far?

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The Waking Fire by Anthony Ryan

Assassin’s Fate by Robin Hobb

Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson

A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab

Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews

Just a few of my favorites from the last few months. Some awesome titles!  

Best piece of blogging advice?

Don’t try to limit yourself by what bloggers “should” and “shouldn’t” do. This is your creative space to express yourself however you please. Blog when it’s fun too. Stop when it’s not. Above all: make your own rules! You’ll gain and lose followers no matter what you do, so you might as well produce content that gives you joy. If I had stuck to what I thought should/shouldn’t be posted on a book blog, I never would have created my Simplifies Life series, which is definitely one of my favorite features I’ve ever done and it’s only partially book-related. I also never would have started doing mini book reviews… as stupid as it sounds, I thought anything short of a full review was against the “rules.” 🙂

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed my blogging snapshot. 🙂

by Niki Hawkes

Chronicles of an Obsessive Bookseller: My Blog Snapshot! My Blog Snapshot! I tagged myself for this feature after enjoying it on the awesome Bookstooge…

[wutbju]

So this is the next big step. 

Bob Jones University will appear before the SACSCOC accreditation board in the middle of June, 2017, to hear the board’s conclusion about Bob Jones University’s candidacy status.

Who’s on that Board?

Sandra J. Jordan, Chancellor, University of South Carolina – Aiken, Aiken (Executive Council Member and Chair of State Delegation)

Ronnie L. Booth, President, Tri-County Technical College, Pendleton 

Richard J. Gough, President, Technical College of the Lowcountry, Beaufort

Chuck Knepfle, Director of Financial Aid, Clemson University, Clemson

S. Craig Long, Performance Solutions by Milliken Fellow, Milliken Corporation, Spartanburg (Public Representative)

S. David Mash, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Lander University, Greenwood

Maurice W. Scherrens, President, Newberry College, Newberry

JoAnn W. Haysbert, Chancellor and Provost, Hampton University, Hampton (Executive Council Member and Chair of the State Delegation)

John S. Capps, President, Central Virginia Community College, Lynchburg 

Nancy Oliver Gray, President, Hollins University, Roanoke 

Barbara Johnson, Retired Business Owner, Onancock (Public Representative)

Michael C. Maxey, President, Roanoke College, Salem

Larry D. Hostetter, President, Brescia University, Owensboro (Executive Council Member and Chair of State Delegation)

Marcia A. Hawkins, President, Union College, Barbourville 

Joseph A. Morgan, Provost, Murray State University, Murray

Madison C. Silvert, President and CEO, Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation, Owensboro (Public Representative , Executive Council )

Alissa L. Young, Chief Academic Affairs Officer, Hopkinsville Community College, Hopkinsville

A. Frank Bonner, President, Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs (Executive Council Member and Chair of State Delegation)

Rebecca G. Adams, Professor of Sociology and Gerontology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro 

Jo Allen, President, Meredith College, Raleigh 

Kandi W. Deitemeyer, President, Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte 

Deborah D. Grimes, Senior Vice President of Instruction & Student Services, Lenoir Community College, Kinston

Duane K. Larick, Senior Vice Provost, Strategic Initiatives and Dean, Graduate School, North Carolina State University, Raleigh

John Leidy, Attorney & Partner, Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Miland, Elizabeth City (Public Representative)

Joseph A. DiPietro, President, University of Tennessee, Knoxville (Executive Council Member and Chair of State Delegation)

Kimberely B. Hall, Executive Vice President/Provost, South College, Knoxville

Timothy P. McNamara, Professor of Psychology, Vanderbilt University, Nashville

Nancy B. Moody, President, Tusculum College, Greeneville (Chair of SACSCOC Board of Trustees)

Claude Pressnell, Jr., President, Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association, Nashville (Public Representative)

Michael David Rudd, President, University of Memphis, Memphis

John S. Smarrelli, Jr., President, Christian Brothers University, Memphis

L. Anthony Wise, Jr., President, Pellissippi State Community College, Knoxville

D. Ray Perren, President, Lanier Technical College, Oakwood (Executive Council Member and Chair of State Delegation)

Ivan Allen, President, Central Georgia Technical College, Warner Robins

O. Max Burns, President, Gordon State College, Barnesville

Thomas J. Hynes, President, Clayton State University, Morrow

Daniel Jackson, President and CEO, Carroll Tomorrow & Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, Carrollton (Public Representative) 

Kina S. Mallard, President, Reinhardt University, Waleska

Russell J. Mumper, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, University of Georgia, Athens

James S. Netherton, Executive Vice President for Administration & Finances, Mercer University, Macon

G. David Johnson, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of South Alabama, Mobile (Executive Council Member and Chair of State Delegation)

George T. French, President, Miles College, Fairfield

Glenda F. Colagross, Interim President, Southern Union State Community College, Opelika

Suzanne Ozment, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of Montevallo, Montevallo 

Rita M. Prince, Patterson Prince & Associates, P.C., Florence (Public Representative)

Patricia G. Sims, Dean, College of Education, Athens State University, Athens

Alfred Rankins, Jr., President, Alcorn State University, Lorman (Executive Council Member and Chair of State Delegation)

James Borsig, President, Mississippi University for Women, Columbus

Mary S. Graham, President, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Perkinston

W. Briggs Hopson, III, Teller, Hassell & Hopson, Vicksburg (Public Representative)

Larry D. Sparks, Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, University of Mississippi, Oxford 

Natalie J. Harder, Chancellor, South Louisiana Community College, Lafayette (Executive Council Member and Chair of State Delegation)

Jimmy M. Cairo, Dean, School of Allied Health Professions, LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans

John L. Crain, President, Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond

N. Kevin Krane, Vice Dean for Academic Affairs, Tulane University, New Orleans 

Bruce T. Murphy, President, Nicholls State University, Thibodaux

Michael Woods, President, Woods Operating Company, Shreveport (Public Representative)

Brenda L. Hellyer, Chancellor, San Jacinto College, Pasadena (Executive Council Member and Chair of State Delegation)

John M. Cornwell, Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Rice University, Houston 

Sandra S. Harper, President, McMurry University, Abilene 

Dana G. Hoyt, President, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville

Peter G. Jordan, President, Tarrant County College, South Campus, Fort Worth

Brenda S. Kays, President, Kilgore College, Kilgore

Flavius C. Killebrew, President Emeritus/Professor of Biology, Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi 

Ray Martinez, President, Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas, Austin (Public Representative)

Johnette McKown, President, McLennan Community College, Waco

M. Duane Nellis, Past President and University Honors President, Strategic Initiatives, Texas Tech University, Lubbock

Neal J. Smatresk, President, University of North Texas, Denton 

Franklyn M. Casale, President, St. Thomas University, Miami Gardens (Executive Council Member and Chair of State Delegation)

Elizabeth M. Bejar, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Florida International University, Miami 

Timothy S. Brophy, Director of Institutional Assessment, University of Florida, Gainesville

Nancy Clutts, Partner, The Corbin Group, Tavares  (Public Representative)

Ruth S. Feiock, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and SACSCOC Liaison, Florida State University, Tallahassee

John D. Grosskopf, President, North Florida Community College, Madison

Jonathan Gueverra, President, Florida Keys Community College, Key West

G. Devin Stephenson, President, Northwest Florida State College, Niceville

[askchuckandtiff]

Hey, Chucky, Tiff, and the twins!

Do you guys have a favorite horror movie?

Chucky: uhh, I like nightmare on elmstreet. It's pretty good

Tiffany: I like the conjuring movies!!! They keep you on your toes!!

Glen: I like the ring!!! I love the gimmick of a cursed vhs tape with a ghost attached to it!

Glenda: I really like Blair Witch!!! Super spooky, especially the ending

[askchuckandtiff]

Question for chucky! (Or glen/Glenda if they wanna answer too)

How would you feel if somebody miss gendered you for having long hair or "feminine features"? This has happened to me on multiple occasions and I wanna know how you feel abt it!

Chucky: When we first meet, I'd understand it. But if you know me, then that's a bit more insulting

Glenda: Oh, I'm plenty used to it by now!! I understand it, especially because I present more feminine. I'm not too offended by it

Glen: I'm a lil put off by it as I'm a bit more on the masculine side of the spectrum. A simple correction usually works, tho!!

[askchuckandtiff]

(for both, and the twins too) what other horror icon would you want to crossover with if you could??

Chucky: I think I'd wanna have a cross over with Freddy Krueger. He seems cool

Tiffany: I'd love a cross over between us and the Firefly family!!! I'd love to meet them all

Glenda: Oh I'd definitely love a cross over with the babadook!!

Glen: hell NO

Glenda: Aweee, why not??

Glen: Have you SEEN him?? He's absolutely mortifying. I'd rather prefer Sadako or something like that

Glenda: Ughh, wimp

Glen: I'm not a wimp!! I just don't wanna face the live action version of the benadryl hat man

[askchuckandtiff]

“he needs me.”

— — —

based on these hcs i made + a sound off of tiktok!

[askchuckandtiff]

he has everything he’s ever wanted, for the ask meme! If we’re allowed to send these

he has everything he’s ever wanted. 

“And i couldn’t ask for more”

———

ooc// you are absolutely allowed to send these in!! they’re super fun!!

[the-record-obituaries]

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.