#stevie hutchinson

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The "2SLGBTQI" cult loves to use any marginalized community to make themselves look inclusive until someone dates to criticize them. Even if that someone is a woman and survived addiction

By Shay Woulahan November 25, 2023

A museum in London, Ontario, has removed a female powerlifter from an exhibit on resilience in apparent retaliation for her vocal opposition to males participating in women’s sports. April Hutchinson said the move quickly followed her suspension from the Canadian Powerlifting Union.

Launched in October at the Museum London, the exhibition, titled “Resilient London: Meet Your Neighbours,” was intended to be an inspiration for the community and featured a diverse panel of locals alongside obstacles they had overcome. Hutchinson was featured not just as a local athlete, but also as a survivor of addiction.

But on November 10, Hutchinson received a letter from the Executive Director of the museum saying they were removing her feature from the exhibit. They stated their reasons were due to Hutchinson’s media appearances where she commented on male athletes competing in female sports. The letter accused Hutchinson of being at odds with the values of the museum, and claimed she was “denying” the existence of “transgender women.”

Signed by the museum’s executives, the letter continued by implying her public comments went against the Ontario Human Rights code, stating: “Misgendering someone intentionally is a form of discrimination.” The letter ended by saying they had made the decision to remove her from the exhibition because her comments were harmful to the “2SLGBTQI community.”

Speaking to Reduxx about her removal from the exhibit, Hutchinson expressed anger and sadness over the decision, which she says was a sudden, decisive move. Hutchinson says museum administrators were already aware of her views prior to her inclusion in the exhibit, and had still sought her out and worked with her on developing her contribution. At the time, the board director reportedly told Hutchinson that they would not police her online activity.

“I was devastated when they told me this information. I’m still so hurt. My friends and family and tons of people came out to support me. I’m still very angry and disgusted,” Hutchinson told Reduxx.

Hutchinson notes that it was only after she was suspended from the Canadian Powerlifting Union for her outspoken stance on women’s single-sex sports that the museum decided to take the opportunity to remove her display.

“The museum is basically telling women they don’t care about us. Our safety or our sports. It’s absolutely wrong. I am standing for truth and saying the things that 99% of society thinks. I will not lie to myself. I will not play charades and I will not give in to delusional thinking.”

After the Museum London removed Hutchinson, another member of the community who was featured in the exhibit celebrated the decision on social media.

Stevie Bees, a trans-identified female, took to Facebook to praise the museum for removing Hutchinson’s contribution.

“I am EXTREMELY proud to be on that wall and I also want everyone to know that Trans Women ARE Women! April Hutchinson SHOULD be deplatformed for spouting garbage like this,” Bees said, providing screenshots showing Hutchinson discussing her suspension from powerlifting for her stance on fairness in women’s sports.

Hutchinson has been outspoken in her defense of women’s sports, both in interviews and on social media. She appeared on Piers Morgan Uncensored in August of this year where she argued that males should not be allowed to compete against females in powerlifting due to their inherent biological advantages.

Hutchinson has also spoken about how she approached Canada’s powerlifting governing body, the Canadian Powerlifting Union (CPU), about the issue of males participating in female competitions.

During an event hosted by Independent Council on Women’s Sports (ICONS) in June of this year, Hutchinson said the CPU told her the issue wasn’t a concern because there weren’t many trans-identified males competing in female divisions.

Earlier this month, Hutchinson was suspended from competing and is now potentially facing a two-year ban from the Canadian Powerlifting Union for airing her grievances with biological males competing in women’s sports.

The suspension and potential ban follows Hutchinson voicing concerns about Anne Andres, a trans-identified male powerlifter who had bragged about beating women and labeled female competitors “weak.” Anne Andres recently set the all-time record at the Canadian Powerlifting Union’s 2023 Western Canadian Championship after scoring over 200kg more powerlifting points than the top-performing female in the same class.

Despite her removal from the exhibit and suspension from powerlifting, Hutchinson says she’s received an outpouring of support, including from other female athletes like Martina Navratilova. She also explained that her activism is motivated by a desire to ensure safety and equal opportunities for women in sports.

“Women need and deserve their own sports. The female category has always been protected,” she says.

“My platform is about fairness and women’s sports. It has nothing to do with hate or [being] anti-trans. The museum is basically sending the message that trans rights are more important than women’s rights … but women are fighting back and we will send a stronger message: Bodies play sports not identities.”

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Storia Di Musica #296 - Eleven, Eleven, 1993

La storia di oggi è una storia di incroci. Sia emotivi sia scambi di persone e di formazioni. Jack Irons è un batterista che verso la fine degli anni '80 vuole mettere su una band. Lo fa con Alain Johannes, con cui fonda gli Anthym. si uniscono altri due amici, Hiller Slovak e Michael Peter Balzary. Cambiano subito nome in What Is This?. Iniziano a suonare alle feste e nei locali fino a quando un amico comune di Slovak e Balzary, Anthony Kiedis, non chiede a loro due di aiutarlo a trovare musicisti per la sua band. Finiscono per entrarci loro stessi, tanto che Balzary cambia nome in Flea e diventeranno il nucleo originario dei futuri Red Hot Chili Peppers. Tuttavia Slovak e Irons non abbandonarono Johannes e continueranno a suonare con lui, pubblicando un EP prima, Squeezed, un album poi, intitolato come la band What Is This?. Nell'impossibilità di continuare a suonare in due gruppi, la band si scioglie. Johannes però non si dà per vinto e ha lui l'incontro della sua vita. Ad un festival rock incontra una ragazza lettone che anglicizza il suo nome in Natasha Shneider, musicista e attrice. Si piacciono e formano un duo, Walk The Moon. Registrano alcuni brani, aiutati da Irons alla batteria e da un bassista, Chris Hutchinson, che però abbandona poco dopo. Irons nel 1988 lascia i RHCP e i tre, Johannes, Shneider e Irons fondano gli Eleven.

Natasha Shneider è una polistrumentista straordinaria, suona piano, organo e uno strumento particolare, il clavinet, che è un piano elettronico (amatissimo da Stevie Wonder) che lei suona con la mano sinistra in modo particolare come se fosse un basso, riuscendo così a sopperire alla mancanza nel trio di questo strumento. La band si sceglie un logo (un 11 disegnato come due linee, II) e firmato un contratto con una piccola etichetta pubblicano il primo disco, registrato e pubblicato nel 1991. Awake In A Dream è hard rock, certo, e si posiziona nella parte più hard rock della nascente scena alternative americana di quel tempo ,che farà nascere il grunge. Ma ha anche dei particolari davvero unici, tra cui il doppio ruolo di lead vocal tra Alain e Natasha. Tra i brani dell'esordio, Break The Spell fu parte della colonna sonora del film di fantascienza Freejack - In Fuga Dal Futuro, dove tra i protagonisti c'è Mick Jagger. La prova del nove è il loro secondo album, che si intitola Eleven.

I riferimenti sono i canonici (Led Zeppelin, l'hard rock degli anni '70, i nuovi suoni di Seattle) ma sono mischiati in modo del tutto singolare. Eleven esce nel 1993. La chitarra di Johannes passa con disinvoltura tra i riferimenti canonici ad un uso particolare e originale degli effetti, soprattutto del pedale fuzz per esemplari distorsioni armoniche. Il tutto si sposa perfettamente, e termine non fu più adatto dato che presto diventeranno marito e moglie, con la tecnica di Shneider, sfoggiando entrambi vocalità particolarissime per intensità e variazioni. Preceduto dal singolo Reach Out, dal suggestivo video musicale in bianco e nero e dominato da un assolo infinito e memorabile di Johannes, Eleven è un disco compatto e suonato alla grande, secondo me da riscoprire perché molto sottovalutato. A brani corposi e potenti come Crash Today, Tower, Heavy esempi di perfetto nuovo hard rock, a cui si aggiungono brani più particolari, come Hieroymus, dal prezioso intro di fisarmonica e di organo, che accompagna il meraviglioso canto di Natasha Shneider, o la litania di distorsioni di Let Down, o l'atmosfera dark di Ava Tar (scritto così in due parole). Il disco colpisce la critica, che ne parla egregiamente ma poco il pubblico. Mentre il gruppo sta registrando il terzo disco, Thunk, Irons se ne va a suonare con i Pearl Jam, e viene sostituito da Matt Cameron, dei Soundgarden, che il caso volle andrà a prendere le bacchette della band di Eddie Vedder qualche anno più tardi. Cameron si prestò ad aiutare gli Eleven poiché questi ultimi furono la band apripista di tour degli stessi Soundgarden e Pearl Jam e di decine di altre formazioni.

Johannes e Shneider divennero anche un ricercato team di produzione che lavorò su album come Euphoria Morning di Chris Cornell (sul quale scrissero, suonarono e andarono in tournée). ), Return of Saturn dei No Doubt , Revive degli inglesi Steadman e The Desert Sessions 7&8 and 9&10 con Josh Homme, che li conobbe quando gli Eleven suonarono per delle date in apertura ai suoi Queens Of The Stone Age. Con Chris Cornell una Ave Maria di Franz Schubert, riarrangiata da Shneider, che apparve in una compilation speciale natalizia, con il preciso intento di fare avvicinare interessare i giovani alla musica classica. La storia però finisce tristemente, perché nel 2008 una malattia portò via Natasha Shneider. Johannes continua a suonare e produrre, spesso accompagnato nel ricordo della moglie da tutti i grandi artisti che li conobbero, li apprezzarono e ne chiesero la collaborazione.

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2022 Asia tour?

Alright, so.

a) the 2020 asia tour got cancelled in May 2021, before it could go on to its planned Taiwan leg

b) the international tour is set to resume in May 2022, in Zurich

but

c) a whole bunch of former cast members headed for Taiwan today (7–8 January), saying things like 'see you again in March', and there are performance dates listed on Taiwanese ticketing websites through February and March.

This looks like a return of the Asia tour, rather than an early leg of the international tour. There's still nothing on the official Cats website, but the promo materal includes photos from the 2017 and 2020 Asia tours, it's run by GWB Entertainment (who did the Asia tours), and seems to be offering replacement dates for people who had tickets to the failed 2021 tour.

I'll be tagging any updates as '2022 asia tour', but considering it as effectively 'season 2' of the 2020 tour.

Currently suspected/confirmed cast below the cut! If you want the updates, track the post: I'll comment as I find things out or notice possibilities, as well as editing them into the post.

Leading the company: Dane Quixall, hoorah! Dane has been resident director and superswing with the international tour for years - in fact, his presence is the one thing that makes it look more like the international tour than the Asia tour, but otoh he said something about it being a 'different company' this time... Before that he was in the UK tour of 2013, and the German tent tour of 2010–13. He has always been a swing and usually a member of the creative team too, so he'll presumably be the same this time.

Returning from the 2020 Asia tour:

Rafe Watts - was Munkustrap, will presumably be Munkustrap this time too. Xavier Pellin - ditto for Mistoffelees Tyler Lotzof - ditto Victoria Alice Batt - ditto Jellylorum Hayden Baum - ditto Skimbleshanks Ellie Nunan - ditto Jennyanydots George Hankers - ditto Mungojerrie Dominique Hamilton - ditto Rumpelteazer Taylor Scanlan - ditto George / onstage swing Anina Plescher - ditto Electra / onstage swing Emily Casey - officially cast as Tantomile, she ended up covering Cassandra for almost half the performances due to first-cast Cass' unfortunate injuries, so she might be playing either here Caitlin New - was a swing covering Bomba, Jenny, Tanto/Cori, and Griz. Probably the same again, unless she's been promoted to first cast for one of those roles Kade Hughes - was Bill Bailey (cover Carbuckety) and will probably be that again, but, since Mukeni's in the cast too (who has never covered Carbuckety to my knowledge) Kade might be Carbuckety this time around.

Cast for the Taiwan leg of the 2020 Asia tour but never got to play:

Will Richardson - cast as Tugger, has formerly played that role in the 2017 Asia tour and in the Oasis production, will presumably be Tugger this time. Ashlee Hammerin - cast as Demeter; formerly a swing in the 2017 Asia tour, covering Demeter, Bomba, Tantomile, and Rumpelteazer. Will presumably be Demeter. Amy Everett - cast as Jemima, played Sillabub previously on the Oasis cruise.

Other productions:

Benjamin Mundy! A surprise, since it's a few years since he was in the show. He was Coricopat in London in 2014 (so this will be the first time he's performed with a non-rap Tugger 🤭). Given he covered Tugger too, he'll probably be an ensemble male role like Alonzo, Cori, or Plato/Admetus, while covering those roles and maybe Munk or Tugger; or he'll be a male swing. Mukeni Nel - yaaaas, our beautiful Mukeni from the 2019 international tour returns to the show! Either in his former role as Bill Bailey/Tumblebrutus, or moving to Carbuckety/Pouncival. Either way, he'll presumably still cover Mistoffelees. Emily Langham - Rumpelteazer in the 2016 UK/International tour, and cover Jellylorum - swing or creative? We have Alice Batt and Dominique Hamilton who I assume will be reprising their roles as Jelly and Teazer, so we'll see what Emily's doing. Carly Miles - Jemima (cover Victoria) in the 2017 Asia tour - again, we already have a Jemima and a Victoria so we'll have to wait and see what role(s) she'll be taking this time.

Possibly:

Brad Little and Kerry Ellis as Deuteronomy and Grizabella: one Taiwanese site lists them, but it might just be going by last year's info. (Brad was Deut throughout the 2020 Asia tour and would have continued into Taiwan, Kerry was meant to join the cast in Taiwan.) Kerry's insta doesn't look like she's going anywhere just yet, but it's possible that a star Grizabella could join the cast later in the rehearsal period. Stevie Hutchinson - Pouncival in the London revival - is travelling somewhere but, again, we know no more than that yet. Turns out it was Miami!

That's still only half the cast, though. The Asia tour had a cast of 24 onstage plus 5 swings, and the International tour has 22 (no Electra or George) plus usually 8 swings. So we'll see what we find out in the next few days!

Cast members whom we know not to be returning include Fletcher Dobinson (busy in London in Moulin Rouge), Jal Joshua (busy in Bring It On), Thomas Inge and his boyfriend Lloyd Davies (source: I asked Thomas), Suzie Melloy (heavily pregnant!), and, sadly for Tyler, her boyfriend Dan Partridge (he has booked himself a spontaneous trip to Sri Lanka now that she's left him all alone!). Cian Hughes and Harry Francis (Carbuckety and Mistoffelees in the 2019 international tour) are also not coming: they've commented things like 'goodbye, see you in a few months' in response to cast member announcements.

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What then to do about this Jesus-mania? How do we deal with a carpenter king? Where do we start with a man who is bigger Than John was when John did his baptism thing? Fools, you have no perception! The stakes we are gambling are frighteningly high! We must crush him completely, So like John before him, this Jesus must die. For the sake of the nation, this Jesus must die.

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Dance Theater of Harlem: Alexandra Hutchinson, Amanda Smith, Anthony Santos, Kouadio Davis, Daphne Lee, and Micah Bullard in Robert Garland’s “Higher Ground,” to 1970s-era Stevie Wonder. Photo by Caitlin Ochs for The New York Times

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For the Homies who liked Our Flag Means Death and need to fill that hole and are into reading here are my book recs of other queer historical love stories.

The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and virtue. by Mackenzi Lee. Set in the 1800′s, Monty who is a bisexual aristocrat is going on a tour around europe with his friend who he totally isn’t in love with, Percy, another queer man of colour who suffers from seizures. His sister to his dismay tags along. As much as Monty wants to enjoy the trip the cloud that is the fact that Percy will be leaving him for school at the end of it hangs over his head. Though they soon conveniently find that you can’t go to school when you’re captured by pirates, and not so conveniently forced into a plot to steal a near magical and very tragic item.

there is also a fluff mini-sequel as well as a sequel about Monty’s sister and a third book about their brother to complete the trilogy. 

Triggers for: short mentions of verbal and physical abuse, off hand racist comments, blood, seizure. 

Before We Disappear. by Shaun David Hutchinson. Set in 1909 at the world fair in Seattle, magician’s assistant Jack meets a boy who can do real magic. As he grows closer to the other man, Wilhelm, not only do they fall in love, but Jack also learns that Wilhelm’s guardian, a man who kidnapped him as a child and has been using him to commit his crimes since, is abusing him greatly. Jack plans to help Wilhelm escape and find his true family. 

I literally read this book in a ten hour sitting it is so good, very beautifully written and there is a small side plot about two women also falling in love that I didn’t expect but love, not only does it talk about very obvious abuse but also the less obvious manipulative kind, Jack and Wilhelm teach one another that they don’t have to be useful to be loved and it made me cry. very beautiful cover art.

Triggers For: Physical abuse, medical abuse, kidnapping, racist comments by characters, violence, manipulation by guardian, and this one character who is obsessed with a woman and is just very off putting im glad about what happened to him.

Prince and Knight. by Daniel Haack and Illustrations by Stevie Lewis. A children’s book in fairytale fashion about a Prince and a Knight who fall in love! Simple as that very sweet, no trigger warnings unless ur scared of dragons. 

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uhhh happy good friday, have a jesus christ superstar audio I took when I saw it last year: 

Jesus Christ Superstar (Barbican Theater, London)

August 16, 2019 (Evening)

Cast: Robert Tripolino (Jesus), Ricardo Alfonso (Judas), Sallay Garnett (Mary), Matt Cardle (Pilate), Samuel Buttery (Herod), Cavin Cornwall (Caiaphas), Nathan Amzi (Annas), Matthew Harvey (Peter), Tim Newman (Simon), Daniel Bailey, Bernadette Bangura, Robert Bannon, Cyrus Brandon, Melanie Bright, Georgia Carling, Dale Evans, Rosie Fletcher, Luke Hall, Simon Hardwick, Josh Hawkins, Dayle Hodge, Stevie Hutchinson, Cleopatra Joseph, Rachel Moran, Billy Nevers, Tinovimbanashe Sibanda, Elliotte Williams-N’Dure

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Philip Bailey

Philip James Bailey (born May 8, 1951) is an American R&B, soul, gospel and funk singer, songwriter and percussionist best known as an early member, and one of the two lead singers (along with group founder Maurice White) of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. Noted for his four-octave vocal range and distinctive falsetto register, Bailey has won seven Grammy Awards. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as a member of Earth, Wind & Fire. Bailey was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame for his work with the band.

Bailey has released several solo albums. Chinese Wall from 1984, which received a Grammy Award nomination for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male, included the international hit, "Easy Lover", a duet with Phil Collins. "Easy Lover" won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Overall Performance in a Video in 1985 and was Grammy nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals.

In May 2008, Bailey was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music at Berklee's Commencement Ceremony where he was the commencement speaker.

Life and career

Early days

Bailey was born and raised in Denver, Colorado, United States. He attended East High School in Denver and graduated in 1969. He was also in a local R&B band called Friends & Love. Some of Bailey's early influences included jazz musicians such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Max Roach, the Motown sound, in particular the music of Stevie Wonder and he was also largely influenced by female singers such as Sarah Vaughan and Dionne Warwick.

Earth, Wind & Fire

In 1972, while attending college, Bailey was invited to join the band Earth, Wind & Fire by EWF-founder and bandleader Maurice White. Bailey was the featured lead vocalist on popular Earth, Wind & Fire songs as "Devotion", "Keep Your Head to the Sky", "Reasons", "Fantasy", "I'll Write A Song For You", "Imagination", "I've Had Enough", and "Guiding Lights". He also shared lead vocals with Maurice White on such EWF hits as "Shining Star", "Getaway", "September", "Sing A Song", "Serpentine Fire", "Saturday Night", and sang lead with both White and the girl group The Emotions on their classic disco collaboration "Boogie Wonderland".

With Maurice White's retirement and then death, Bailey became the on-stage leader of Earth, Wind & Fire, along with bassist Verdine White, vocalist/percussionist Ralph Johnson and vocalist/percussionist B. David Whitworth.

In live duet performances, Bailey will sing his falsetto part, then switch to the vocal part originally sung by White, showing off his vocal prowess and versatility.

Solo albums

In 1983, Bailey issued his debut studio album, titled Continuation, on Columbia Records. The album reached No. 19 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. An album cut titled "I Know" rose to No. 10 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

During 1984, Bailey released his second solo album, titled Chinese Wall, also on Columbia Records. The album reached No. 22 on the Billboard 200 chart and No. 10 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album was certified Gold in the US by the RIAA. Off the album, a duet with Collins titled "Easy Lover", rose to Nos. 1 & 2 on the UK Singles and Billboard Hot 100 charts, respectively.

Bailey went on to issue his third studio album, titled Inside Out, in 1986 on Columbia. The album reached No. 30 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. A single from the album titled "State Of The Heart" reached No. 20 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

During 1994, Bailey issued his self titled fourth studio album on Zoo Entertainment. Artists including Brian McKnight, Chuckii Booker and PM Dawn guested on the LP. The album cut "Here With Me" rose to No. 33 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart.

Bailey went on to release his first jazz album, titled Dreams in 1999 on Heads Up International records. The album featured artistes such as Gerald Albright, Grover Washington, Jr. and Pat Metheny. It reached No. 43 on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. During 2002 he released Soul on Jazz, his sophomore jazz album once again on Heads Up. The album rose to No. 45 upon the Billboard Jazz Albums chart.

Gospel

Bailey featured on Andraé Crouch's 1979 album I'll Be Thinking of You. He and Maurice White then collaborated with The Hawkins Family on their 1981 live album, The Hawkins Family Live.

In 1980, Bailey joined with friends, Deniece Williams, Billy Davis and Marilyn McCoo to present a gospel show at a popular Los Angeles club named The Roxy. The show was called "Jesus At the Roxy". Williams later reported that "God did something miraculous. Over three hundred people were saved." After that, both Bailey and Williams decided to pursue careers in Christian music.

During 1984, Bailey issued his first gospel album titled The Wonders of His Love on Myrrh Records. The album reached No. 13 on the Billboard Christian Albums chart and No. 17 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. The Wonders of His Love was also Grammy nominated in the category of Best Inspirational Performance.

His second gospel album Triumph was released in 1986 on Horizon Records. The LP reached No. 18 on the Top Christian Albums chart and No. 33 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. Triumph also won a Grammy for Best Gospel Performance, Male.

During 1989 he released his third gospel album titled Family Affair on Myrrh Records. The album reached No. 37 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart.

Bailey later played percussion and sang on the King Baptist Church Mass Choir's 1990 album Holding on to Jesus' Hand.

Work with other artists

Bailey sang on Jazz guitarist Alphonso Johnson 1976's LP Yesterday's Dreams. He later played percussion alongside Verdine White on bass upon the track "Tahiti Hut" composed by both Maurice White and Eumir Deodato from Deodato's 1978 album Love Island. He also sang on Ronnie Laws' 1978 album Flame.

Bailey went on to produce R&B Band Kinsman Dazz's 1978 debut LP Kinsman Dazz and work as an arranger and guest artist on their sophomore 1979 album Dazz. As a band, Kinsman Dazz later became known as the Dazz Band. Bailey also collaborated as a vocalist with tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine on his 1981 album Tender Togetherness.

As well he guested on Stevie Wonder's 1985 "In Square Circle" album, Kenny Loggins' 1985 LP Vox Humana, Ray Parker Jr.'s 1987 album After Dark and Anita Pointer's 1987 LP Love for What It Is. Bailey also collaborated with Julio Iglesias on his 1988 album Non Stop, Little Richard on the soundtrack of the 1988 feature film Twins and Deniece Williams on her 1988 album As Good As It Gets.

He later featured on Nancy Wilson's 1989 LP A Lady with a Song, Dianne Reeves' 1990 album Never Too Far and George Duke and Stanley Clarke's 1990 LP 3. Bailey also guested on jazz group Fourplay's 1991 self-titled debut album, Ronnie Laws' 1992 LP Deep Soul, George Duke's 1992 LP Snapshot and Fourplay's 1993 sophomore album Between the Sheets.

Bailey then featured on Chante Moore's 1994 album A Love Supreme, Keiko Matsui's 1994 LP Doll, George Duke's 2000 album Cool, Boney James's 2006 LP Shine, Deniece Williams' 2007 album Love Niecy Style and Gerald Albright's 2008 LP Sax for Stax.

Bailey sung uncredited vocals on Travis Scott's "STOP TRYING TO BE GOD" from his 2018 album Astroworld. The song also features fellow musicians Stevie Wonder and Kid Cudi.

On screen

Bailey appeared in an episode of the TV show Matlock in the role of Pvt. Bobby Thomas. He also played a soldier in the 1987 feature film Full Metal Jacket.

On October 27, 2007, Bailey sang "God Bless America" during the seventh-inning stretch in Game 3 of the 2007 World Series held at Coors Field, Denver, Colorado. This was the first World Series game that was ever played in his hometown of Denver. He also threw out the ceremonial first pitch on June 30, 2012 in an MLB game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Detroit Tigers held at Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida.

Personal life

Bailey is currently married to singer/ songwriter, Valerie Bailey (née Davis), who has worked with Whitney Houston and Celine Dion.Bailey is the father of seven children, one of whom is Pili Bailey, the daughter of Jeanette Hutchinson of the R&B hit group The Emotions. His son, Philip Doron Bailey, is also a member of Earth Wind & Fire.

Accolades

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Bailey has received one award out of four solo nominations.

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For those who don’t know, Regent’s Park is having a JCS concert this summer with a double cast of the main three, no specific dates are announced though they plan to have 9 performances a week

Jesus: Declan Bennett and Pepe Nufrio

Judas: Tyrone Huntley and Ricardo Afonso

Mary: Maimuna Memon and Anoushka Lucas

Pilate: David Thaxton

Herod: Shaq Taylor

Caiaphas: Ivan De Freita

Annas: Nathan Amzi

Simon: Cedric Neal

Peter: Phil King

Soul singers: Genesis Lynea (mob leader), Rosa O’Reilley, and Elliotte Williams-N’Dure

Ensemble: Tinovimbanashe Sibanda, Charlotte Riby, Rosie Fletch, Tara Young, Stevie Hutchinson, Daniel James Bailey, Dale Evans, Josh Hawkins, Billy Nevers and Barnaby Thompson

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In the Name of  Love: Playlists by the Characters: Caroline Parker

In the “Playlists by the Characters” series, we explore the playlists made by your favorite (and least favorite) characters in “In the Name of Love”. Listen to what the wonderful people of the In the Name of Love verse claim as their favorite songs with the click of a button!

This time, we have Caroline Parker. As of July 5th, 2019, here are the tunes flowing through her earbuds!

The Smiths - This Charming Man // Foster the People - Sit Next to Me // lovelytheband - broken // Eric Hutchinson - A Little More // Phillip Phillips - Gone, Gone, Gone // Walk the Moon - Anna Sun // The Smiths - Panic // Modest Mouse - Float On // The Smiths - Well I Wonder // The 1975 - Somebody Else // Greta Van Fleet - Highway Tune // Aly and AJ - Potential Breakup Song // Wallows - Pictures of Girls // Lord Huron - Cursed // The Killers - Somebody Told Me // Stevie Wonder - Uptight (Everything’s Alright) // Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight // Aly and AJ - Take Me // Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out // The Smiths - Girlfriend in a Coma // The Fratellis - Chelsea Dagger // The Smiths - Cemetary Gates // Coldplay - Paradise // Aly and AJ - I Know // Roosevelt - Hold On // Catfish and the Bottlemen - Kathleen // The Kooks - Naive // Gin Blossoms - Found Out About You// Mutemath - Light Up // Greta Van Fleet - Mountain of the Sun // The Wombats - Turn

Listen to Caroline’s Ultimate Playlist here

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SOLD 🎭 Cats @ London Palladium 2015 (#32)

Title: Cats

Venue: London Palladium

Year: 2015

With programme slip for Lily Frazer

Condition: Wear to edges

Author: Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Based on 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats' by T.S. Eliot

Director: Trevor Nunn

Choreographer: Choreographer and Assoicate Director: Gillian Lynne. Assoicate Choreographer and Director: Chrissie Cartwright

Cast: Adam Lake, Adam Salter, Charlene Ford, Paul F Monaghan, Joel Morris, Cassie Clare, Benjamin Mundy, Zizi Strallen, Kerry Ellis, Sophia Ragavelas, Clare Rickard, Natasha Mould, Laurie Scarth, Cameron Ball, Benjamin Yates, Callum Train, Nicholas Pound, Stevie Hutchinson, Joseph Poulton, Dawn Williams, Antoine Murray-Straughan, Ross Finnie, Kathryn Barnes, Hannah Kenna Thomas, Ryan Gover, Barry Haywood, Alice Jane, Grace McKee, Dane Quixall, Libby Watts

FIND ON EBAY HERE

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Chess April 26, 2018 - First preview London Coliseum

Michael Ball - Anatoly Sergievsky Phillip Browne - Molokov Alexandra Burke - Svetlana Sergievsky Tim Howar - Freddie Trumper (Act 1) Cellen Chugg Jones - Freddie Trumper (Act 2) Cassidy Janson - Florence Vassy Cedric Neal - The Arbiter Callum Evans - Vigand (Act 2)

Ensemble: Sabrina Aloueche, Robin Bailey, Sarah Bakker, Jeremy Batt, Kimberly Blake, Sophie Camble, Cellen Chugg Jones, Jordan Lee Davies (Pop Choir), Jonathan David Dudley, Richard Emerson (Accordion Player), Chris Gage (Acro), Matt Harrop, Jack Horner (Circus Captain/Acro), Stevie Hutchinson, Nicholas Li (Aerial Silks), Sinead Long (Pop Choir), Robbie McMillan, Jo Morris, Jo Servi, Alexandra Waite-Roberts (Pop Choir), Carrie Willis, Stuart Winter (Dance Captain)

Notes: The interval lasted 40 minutes, then director Laurence Connor came onto stage and explained that Tim Howar's wife had gone into labour. Understudy Cellen Chugg Jones played Freddie in the second act, although he hadn't rehearsed the role yet.

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Bluesdoodles In Conversation 2020

Bluesdoodles In Conversation 2020

Check out who we talked to in 2020 (Social Distant using various technologies) Stevie Westwood in Conversation with Liz AikenRobert Jon talks to Clive RawlingsKim Simmonds talks to Clive RawlingsDanny Vaughn talks to Simon GreenKirk Fletcher in Conversation with Simon GreenSnowy White talks to Clive Rawlings Firekind In Conversation with Liz AikenJack J. Hutchinson talks to Liz Aiken

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The Songs of Jesus Christ Superstar Part 1 [part 2, part 3]

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Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World is a feature documentary about the role of Native Americans in popular music history.

RUMBLE will tell the story of a profound, essential, and, until now, missing chapter in the history of American music: the Indigenous influence. Featuring music icons Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Link Wray, Jimi Hendrix, Jesse Ed Davis, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Robbie Robertson, Randy Castillo, and others, RUMBLE will show how these talented Native musicians helped shape the soundtracks of our lives.

RUMBLE is inspired by the Smithsonian Institution exhibit “Up Where We Belong: Native Musicians In Popular Culture,” created by Tim Johnson and Stevie Salas for the National Museum of the American Indian.

RUMBLE has a long list of music artists, historians, family members, and experts participating in the film, including: Buddy Guy, Steven Van Zandt, Tony Bennett, Taj Mahal, Cyril Neville, Ivan Neville, Martin Scorsese, John Trudell, David Fricke (Rolling Stone Magazine), Steven Tyler, Derek Trucks, Corey Harris, Guy Davis, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Monk Boudreaux, George Clinton, Jackson Browne, Martha Redbone, James “Hutch” Hutchinson, Joy Harjo, Iggy Pop, Wayne Kramer (MC5), Marky Ramone (The Ramones), Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters), Pura Fe Crescioni (Ulali), Dan Auerbach (The Black Keys), Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne), Matt Sorum (Guns ‘N’ Roses), Mike Inez (Alice in Chains), Robert Trujillo (Metallica), Taboo (Black Eyed Peas), Slash (Guns ‘N’ Roses), Charlie Sexton (Bob Dylan), Rhiannon Giddens (Carolina Chocolate Drops), Pat Vegas (Redbone), Robbie Robertson, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and many others.

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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.