#taYLOR MTN

[guy60660]

Julia Ben-Asher | STIO | Taylor Mtn

[skeilig]

did i ever even post about the time this summer that my bf and i were climbing going to the sun mtn and on the descent this mother grizzly with two cubs started booking it down the mountain in our direction (literally DUST was flying up behind her, most insane thing i ever saw) and my bf basically had to make the executive decision to go faster so that we could get through this chokepoint (only one way up or down a row of cliffs) before the bears got close enough to us to be a problem so we were moving pretty fast and i was falling every 5 feet bc it was a steep mountain with lots of loose rocks and he eventually told me to STOP trying to look back at the bears and just focus on moving as fast as i could and he (faster than me) would keep an eye on where they were so i just did that and put all this trust in him and it was a weirdly good compatibility test bc it was so HIGH STRESS but i think we handled it well both in the moment and talking it all out afterward about how we felt and reacted to each other... one of the funniest moments was when he said "we're almost out of the woods" and i said "WE'RE NOT EVEN IN THE WOODS YET" and when we got back to the car safe and sound he immediately queued up taylor swift's out of the woods 😭 then we went to the beach and out to dinner but anyway. if you're wondering if you're a good fit with someone, try getting chased by bears.

[singlethread]

I have been at a club with my mother in Mexico and Mtn I relate to Taylor’s experience skdhdkjdkd

[scatteredtaleshq]

  well, REY MIRAN,  it  looks  like  you’ve  found yourself  in  town !  you  have  24  hours  to  get settled  in,  and  please  feel  free  to  ask  for an  extension  if  you  need  one !

[ eva noblezada, non-binary, she/they. ] ✧･ﾟ is that [ rey miran ] who just stumbled into town? rumour has it that they’re the [ 24 ] year old child of [ miramir + dathan (palpatine) ] from [ star wars ]. i’ve also heard that they’re [ optimistic ] but [ tough ] and have [ 0 ] sibling(s). i could almost swear i heard [ you’re on your own kid - taylor swift ] playing when they appeared. [ mars, 27, mtn, they/them. ]

[mudwerks]

(via White House Blues - Earl Taylor & Stoney Mtn Boys)

turbo version

[parisbytaylorswift]

Guys. Was gonna say this is too far, but keep going, I like it.

[passinnotesinsecrecy]

i wish there was a feature on the swift tix website that tells you when it’s been 24 hours can you can get your boosts for the day

[pantless-thundergoose]

Fresh snow on a burn scar.

East Taylor Canyon, Cherry Creek Mtns.

Elko County, NV

[osc-confessions]

ok anons who wants to debate. what colas/sodas would the one cast like best. also i think brad probably calls everything coke regardless of what it is

bryce has pepsi liker energy to me. or mtn dew. liam probably likes dr pepper or cokey cola. yes i said cokey cola.

charlotte......is that one meme with the strawberry soda n the "i feel so betrayed" yknow the one? i dont know. i feel like shed like arizona iced tea (i have never had arizona iced tea)

uhhhdhhdhf airy would airy would probably drink literally ANY soda and love it since he hasnt had one in years. i feel like hed like uhhhhhdhdhdh maybeeeee dr pepper as well OR SPRITE liam amd airy sprite likers

taylor likes rc i dunno she seems like an rc liker (rc is boring and so is she)

owen drinks dr pepper and calls it something stupid like dr peppy or some shit like that. i

i cannot believe i am debating hfjone soda flavors. oscar likes faygo

-wc

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[tojaesques]

ATTENTION OYEZ OYEZ JE T'AI STALKÉE

dis-moi si tout est accurate ou si tu as des choses à dire pour ta défense 😤 (also j'��tais persuadée que tu avais 20 ans mais je déconne à pleins tubes ig??)

PTDRRRR tu sais que je t’aime ? djdjdj nan mais askip je fais bcp plus jeune que 19 c’est marrant les gens arrêtent pas de confondre mon âge

ET JE SUIS UNE OCCASIONAL TAYLOR SWIFT LISTENER, pas une fan qui va faire chier les gens 🙄🙄

le graal c’était un lampadaire était un rêve drôle et très angoissant j’étais poursuivie dans une maison avec plein d’étages :/

so true pour les trucs very gay i love gayness we are all gayness

fjfjf spn j’ai arrêté à la s14 et ça a perdu son intérêt quand ils ont tué Balthazar </3

fjjdf totalement une astrology nerd i love it

et ofc que j’aime le cinéma, j’ai un prof de cinéma ultra iconic i love olive

je sais pas si tu le mets dans cancel ou pas cancel mais jsuis rousse mtn skrkrkkr

[ramona-thorns]

Music to Watch the Boys to:

i. Strawberries and Cigarettes × Troye Sivan

ii. Colors × Halsey

iii. Skinny Love × Bon Iver

iv. Sincerity is Scary × The 1975

v. Don't Look Back in Anger × Oasis

vi. Piazza, New York Catcher × Belle & Sebastian

vii. Four Walls × Broods

viii. Chasing Cars × Snow Patrol

ix. Ribs × Lorde

x. K. × Cigarettes After Sex

i. Satan is His Name × Holly Golightly

ii. Look What You Made Me Do × Jack Leopard and The Dolphins Club

iii. Sinnerman × Nina Simone

iv. you should see me in a crown × Billie Eilish

v. Antichrist × The 1975

vi. Me And The Devil × Soap and Skins

vii. Raise Hell × Dorothy

viii. Everybody Wants to Rule the World × Lorde

ix. Biting Down × Lorde

x. Seven Nation Army × The White Stripes

i. Sweet × Cigarettes After Sex

ii. Just Like Honey × The Jesus and Mary Chain

iii. Daddy Issues × The Neighbourhood

iv. Getaway Car × Taylor Swift

v. Candles × Daughter

vi. bad idea! × girl in red

vii. Diet Mtn Dew × Lana Del Rey

viii. She's So Heavy × The Beatles

ix. A Well Respected Man × The Kinks

x. Feeling Good × Nina Simone

i. Rebel Rebel × David Bowie

ii. You Really Got Me × The Kinks

iii. Bubblegum Bitch × Marina and The Diamonds

iv. Dancing With Myself × Billy Idol

v. I Wish I Was Your Cigarette × K.I.D

vi. Girls and Boys × Blur

vii. Cherry Bomb × The Runaways

viii. Chick Habit × April March

ix. You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) × Dead or Alive

x. Hit Me With Your Best Shot × Pat Benatar

i. Gorgeous × Taylor Swift

ii. Strawberry Blonde × Mitski

iii. Fade Into You × Mazzy Star

iv. Static Space Lovers × Foster The People

v. Sweater Weather × The Neighbourhood

vi. Anyone Else But You × Moldy Peaches

vii. Pictures of Girls × Wallows

viii. Marry Me × St. Vincent

ix. Robbers × The 1975

x. Goodbye Kiss × Lana Del Rey

[lovemesomesurveys]

Which crayon color is your favorite? I don’t have a particular favorite. Do you like mac & cheese? Yeah. Do you think pandas are cute? ;3 To be honest, there’s something about their eyes that freak me out. It’s the same thing with killer whales. 

Do you eat meat? Yes. Have you gone Christmas shopping yet? Ha, no. I don’t start this early.

Do you shop on Black Friday? Yeah, online. What do you dip chicken nuggets in? Ranch. Are you a fan of Taylor Swift? No. Ever had that Deja-vu feeling? Yes, many times. Ever won a spelling bee? I’ve never participated in one. Best room for a fireplace? The living room. Are you missing someone? I’ll always miss my loved ones who have passed. Have you ever / do you celebrate 420? No. Who last grabbed your ass? No one. Do you know anyone who's TOO conceited? I do know someone who’s pretty conceited. Who is the youngest in your family? In my immediate family it’s my brother who is 22. Otherwise, I have baby cousins. Do you go online everyday? Yes. Do you sleep in a bra? Nope. Ever gone thrifting? No. Has your ex ever gone out with someone close to you? Yes. Were you jealous? I wasn’t at first, but admittedly I was after some time. Ever walked into the opposite sex's bathroom on accident? Yes. Can you suggest someone funny on Youtube? :) Peter Monn. Can you do a handstand? Nope. Sprite or Mtn Dew? Mountain Dew. I rarely have it, but every now and then I get on these random Mountain Dew kicks and I’m currently on one again.  Do you like reading? I love to read. Is there a light on in the room you're in? Yes. Do you ever lace your shoes upside down? ^ if you get what i'm talking about... Huh? Do you like Star Wars?! I do. Can you take the truth, no matter what it is? It really depends. When was the last time you cried? I did a little last night. Has anyone close to you ever been suicidal? Yes. Have you ever broken someone's heart and didn't care? No, I definitely cared. What do you really believe is going to happen in 2012? Clearly, nothing. Are you nervous? About what? But yes. What kind of car do you drive? I don’t drive. What kind of car do you WANT? I don’t care, I don’t see myself driving anytime soon. Do you shower every day or every other day? Like every 2-3 days. What color is your hairbrush? Rose gold. Did you eat breakfast this morning? Not yet. Do you pay attention to how much you eat? Yes. And so does everyone else. It’s a concern of my family’s and my doctors that I’m not eating enough and it’s discussed all the time. What are you listening to at this moment? An ASMR video. How long can you stand walking in heels for? I can’t at all. Are you wearing skinny jeans? No. Who was your most recent call from? My brother. Would you pass a drug test? Yes. Have you ever watched someone die? :/ Yes. :( I was by my grandpa’s side holding his hand when he took his last breath. What are your hobbies? Reading, coloring, surveys. Are you currently 'seeing' someone? Nope.  Are you interested in serial killers and all that? I’m interested in that stuff from a psychological standpoint.  

What features do you find most attractive in the preferred sex? Smile, eyes, arms, jaw line, hands... Are your feet small? Yes. Do you have swagger? xD Not at all. Are you wearing a hat? No. Has it snowed yet ?! It doesn’t snow where I live. If you could move away right now, would you? Yes. My family and I really want to. Who was the last person in your bedroom, besides you? My mom. What is the 10th picture in your phone/camera of? I’m not checking. Do you watch The Office? No, I never got into that. What's something about you that really no one knows? Uhhh. Who is your loudest friend? -- Are you friends with someone who's autistic? -- Have you ever talked on the phone for more than 5 hours? Yes. Has anyone ever walked in on you having sex? Nooo. I’ve never had sex, so I’ve never been in the situation where that could even happen. I would die, though. Or are you a virgin? Yes. Have you ever had a Bic Mac? Yep. I just had my first one two days ago. It's good :) It is. I haven’t had one in quite awhile, though. Ever heard of Steve the lawn mower guy? :) No. Do you own any stuffed animals? I own a shit ton, especially of the giraffe variety. Traffic light turns yellow. Speed up or slow down? Slow down. What's your favorite part about the holidays? Everything, really. What are you best at when it comes to sports? Ha, absolutely nothing. I don’t do sports.

[vigilantesyd]

hello turns out i was really in my feels this month and this playlist turned out pretty emo i’m sorry there’s not more happy songs on it but i can’t help it ok im a sad bitch sometimes i hope u like it any way have a fabulous august

the archer // taylor swift

contaminated // banks

OMG (with carly rae jepsen) // gryffin

fuck, i’m lonely // lauv & anne-marie

lost // end of the world & clean bandit

at least i look cool // sasha sloan

why do you love me // charlotte lawrence

take you back // sabrina carpenter

saddest generation // ider

feelings // lennon stella

fuckboy // baum

go to hell // empress of

stroke // banks

i wish // hayley kiyoko

drive // misty mtn

superficial // samantha laporta

body heat // savoir adore

brooklyn baby // lana del rey

anti-everything // lost kings & loren gray

some people // jasmine thompson

interstellar disco // oscar scheller & pawws

fool’s gold // smith james

lucky // grace ives

there you go again // erin bowman

all the time // zara larsson

hurt again // julia michaels

real love // carly rae jepsen

million dollar man // lana del rey

queen of the night // hey violet

do me // kim petras

[aradeia]

Playlist: Summer of Isolation

Oh yeah this is a mood I am familiar with!

West Coast | Lana del Rey

Happiness is a butterfly | Lana del Rey. And now in an attempt to make this playlist NOT just Lana del Rey songs: 

Ribs | Lorde

Down for This | Sam Gouthro

8TEEN | Khalid

Lost Track of Time | MTNS

Swimming in The Flood | Passion Pit

Oh, Susanna | James Taylor’s version. Makes me feel very nostalgic.

St. Tropez | FTSE

Spotless Mind | Jhené Aiko

[gameclam4]

So my school did a production of Peter and the Starcatcher and I’ve compiled a list of inside jokes, memes, and other things from working on the show~

- Crotch to floor, pocket next door

- Captain Heely(s)

- Me and Sam sharing half a brain cell

- me going feral over HiStOrIcAl DrEsSeS

- ahahaha (and Matt saying it)

- the paper in the costume closet that said suspenders and then a word no one could figure out

- the box that said boob for some reason???

- Sam always getting chocolate milk

- Taylor entering the projection room and going “it smells like mashed potatoes in here”

- that day we just went thru old weird music

- big chungus by big chungus

- Mat singing Benny worm

- that Thursday and Friday where we just danced to music on stage

- the cheezit incident (where I threw the cheezits onto the table and Michael and Christy fought over them, causing a drink to be spilled)

- “I have done nothing wrong in my life ever” “that’s a damn lie!”

- the bet

- me losing the bet because I said bruh because there was a fLY on my phone

- the cheezit incident (where I was eating them off the floor and Sky took the bag from me which ripped and spilled the cheezits on the floor and it was all caught on camera)

- the loud ass scream after the cheezits fell on the floor

- got called Tony at legends

- Got called Duplicate at legends

- Everyone always singing smee’s siren song

- Michael bringing all the games

- me running to my dads car every night after rehearsal while jumping the walls n stuff

- tHeRe’S a FiRe At ReDhIlL

- “what where those bangs?” “Oh it was just bc the pipes where breaking and that was the safety stuff breaking.” “Ah.... okay..”

- Joey’s “omg”s

- Stickey pudding

- “Go find Christy” “Where’s Christy??”

- Michael and I talking about the streams

- Michael, Catie, and I quoting hh

- aRe YoU wAlKiNg ToDaY?

- handy Mandy

- the card game that was in my dream that Michael made

- Michael throwing the cat at the microphone

- sour patch kid mtn dew

- “your stomach is going to explode” “i know”

- #sparkle -lil mar

- ihop is not open for 24hrs apparently???

- ppl dancing to the “omg”s

- the tombstones and red bull can

- is eating humans vegan?

- the holy trinity of Catie, Catie and Caitlin

- when I used like 4 or 5 whole packs of Polaroid refills up in one day on the final day of the show

- The Connor shrine in the guys dressing room

- the Kara shrine in the girls dressing room

- the photo of Michael and Logan selling out fast

[the-record-obituaries]

Jan. 29, 2020: Obituaries

Frances Gay, 99

Mrs. Frances Allie Curtis Brendle Gay, age 99 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020, at Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 30, 2020 in the fellowship hall of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Brady Hayworth and Rev. Phil Chapman officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:30 prior to the service in the fellowship hall. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Gay was born January 17, 1921 in Wilkes County to Joel Curtis and Grace Viola Parsons Curtis. She retired from Wilkes Hosiery and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Frances lived served and honored the Lord her family and her community until God called her home at the age of 99.She was a second mother to her brothers and sisters and had a work ethic to provide. Frances read the Bible through 30+ times and was a former Sunday school teacher at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

       She loved her care from her Home and family at Rose Glen Manor. She was known for her quick sense of humor and her strong independence. Frances loved spending time with her family and working crossword puzzles. She was loved by all who knew her and will be dearly missed.

       In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband; Ed Brendle and second husband; Lathian W. Gay, a sister; Grace Vaught, two brother; Junior Curtis and Edwin Curtis and a brother in law; Fred Ferguson.

       She is survived by a sister; Helen Ferguson of Millers Creek and two brothers; Basil Walker and wife Gail of Hilton Head Island, SC and Bobby Walker and wife JoAnn of Wilkesboro, two sister in laws; Maxie Curtis of Millers Creek and Lou Curtis of Elkton, FL, a stepson; David Brendle and wife Frances of Greensboro and many nieces and nephews.

       Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mtn. Valley Hospice 401 Technology Lane Suite 200 Mt. Airy, NC 27030 or Rose Glen Manor 240 South Independence Ave. North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

 Denise Eller,  63

Denise Eller, age 63, of Wilkesboro, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. Denise was born February 7, 1956 in Wilkes County to George H. Eller, Jr. and Oma Jean Mitchell Eller.                                                She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Denise loved to attend all the youth sports teams, attending all the games she was able. She was a big North High Vikings and a Carolina Tarheels basketball fan. Denise loved her cats and had a special love for all cats. Ms. Eller was preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving are her Aunt, Dare Cothren of Thomasville; Lots of Cousins; life-long friend, Pam Rhoades of North Wilkesboro; and her loving cat, Tempe.

       Funeral service was January 28,  at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Donnie Shumate officiating and eulogy by Randy Rhoades. Burial  followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park.  Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, PO Box 679, Hays, NC 28635. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

       Pallbearers were Seth Rhoades, Mark Anderson, Neal Anderson, Joseph Edmiston, Kenneth Ireland and Joe Reeves. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Edmiston, Will Rhoades and Levi Rhoades.

  Gladys Gilbert,  94

Mrs. Gladys Wilma Greer Gilbert, age 94 of Wilkesboro, widow of Bobby Gilbert, died Friday, January 24, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health - Wilkes Medical Center.

       Funeral services was January 27, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Sherrill Wellborn officiating.  Burial was in the Full Gospel Mission Church Cemetery.  

       Mrs. Gilbert was born March 1, 1925 in Watauga County to Albert and Rebecca Carlton Greer.  

       Mrs. Gilbert was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bobby Gilbert; seven sisters, Edna Hampton, Maggie Clawson, Lily Triplett, Ora Watson, Bernice Cox, Ruth Miller, and Melba Hayes; and four brothers, Virgil Greer, Sherman Greer, Vaughn Greer, and Bynum Greer.

       She is survived by her daughter, Betty Greene Keels and husband, Edward, of Wilkesboro; her son, Bill Greene and wife, Christine, of Wilkesboro; her four grandchildren, Debbie Blevins, Sandra Mastin, Lisa Austin, and Scott Keels; six great-grandchildren, Richard Shew, Zack Blevins, Patrick Blevins, Kayla Bennett, Chris Mastin, and Natasha Brown; and five great-great-grandchildren, Aliza Blevins, Forest Mastin, Finley Mastin, Tyler Brown, and Tristan Blevins.

       Flowers will be accepted.

 Ransome Patrick, Jr. 64

Mr. Ransome Joe Patrick, Jr. age 64 of Hamptonville, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his home.

       Funeral services were  January 25, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Matthew Vannoy and Rev. Justin Norman officiating. Burial was in the Patrick Family Cemetery.                                    Mr. Patrick was born June 1, 1955 in Wilkes County to Ransome Joe Patrick, Sr. and Oma Kathleen Smithey. He was the Vice President of Operations for Spevco, Inc. and a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church.

       He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother; Charles Patrick.

       Mr. Patrick is survived by a son; Sherman Joe Patrick and wife Nikki of North Wilkesboro, a daughter; Brandi Patrick and husband Freddie of Wilkesboro, six grandchildren; Taylor South and wife Emily, Garrett Patrick, Russell Patrick, Caydan South, Brody Patrick and Kaison Patrick, a great grandchild; Ransome Joe South, a sister; Kay Patrick Ashley and a brother; Scott Patrick and wife Jennifer of Clemmons and his devoted and loving girlfriend; Annie Lee Pierce of Jonesville.

       Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Race Against Cancer c/o Diane Roberts 8167 Mertie Road Millers Creek, NC 28651.

 Robert Vaught, 85

Mr. Robert James Vaught, age 85 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at his home.

       Graveside services with Military Honors by the United States Army and Veterans of Foreign Wars was January 25,  at Mountlawn Memorial Park with United States Army Chaplin officiating.

       Mr. Vaught was born February 9, 1934 in Rural Retreat Virginia. He was retired from the United States Army after serving 20 years as a Platoon Tank Sargent during the Korean and Vietnam Conflicts. Mr. Vaught was an active member of the NRA and the VFW Post 1142 and retired teamster's long haul truck driver.

       In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Johnnie Culler Vaught and a sister; JoAnn Bess.

       He is survived by a daughter; Regina Dawn

Vaught of Traphill, a son; John Ernest Vaught of North Wilkesboro, three grandchildren; Joanie Summer Vaught, Taylor Dawn Wiles and Johanna Hope Alexander, a great grandchild: Bailey Beatrice Wilson, a brother; Charlie Vaught of Georgia, a brother in law; Harry C. Steele of Winston Salem and several nieces and nephews.

       Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Disabled Veterans 1601  Brenner Ave Salisbury, NC 28144 or NRA 11250 Waples Mill Road Fairfax, VA 22030.

 Henry Blunt, 64

Henry "Petie" Carroll Blunt, age 64, of Millers Creek, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 21, 2020. He was born February 2, 1955 in Richmond, Virginia to Ashby Fernando and Ruby Gladys Mann Blunt. He was preceded in death by his parents.

       Surviving are his siblings, Lorraine Smith of North Wilkesboro, Cecil Blunt of Millers Creek, Shirley Prescott and spouse Bill of Newport News, Virginia, Gladys Church of Millers Creek; many special nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; two great great nephews; aunts and cousins.

       Graveside service was January 24,  at Mountlawn Memorial Park. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Kristie Young,  64

Mrs. Kristie Lee Young, age 64 of Wilkesboro passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.

       Memorial services will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Pastor Roger Hull officiating.  

       Mrs. Young was born February 12, 1955 in Davenport, IA to Evett Jerome and Shirley Mae Shoemaker.

       In addition to her parents she was preceded by a sister; Gayle Davisson.

       She is survived by her husband; Desmond Alan Young of the home, two sons; Derek Thomas Outlaw of Mission Viejo, CA and Douglas Neal Outlaw of San Antonio, TX, two step-daughters; Nicola Jayne Alexander and husband Steven of Wilkesboro and Adele Louise Wilson and husband Russell of San Diego, CA, six grandchildren; Scot Jackson and wife Kristen, Cody Jackson, Aaron Shaver, Laurel Angeline Wilson and Jacob Wilson and Serenity Mae Alexander, one great grandchild; Leighton Jackson and one brother, Bradley Shoemaker and wife Elaina of Cedar Rapids, IA.

 Kyle Bumgarner, 77

Mr. Kyle Gentry Bumgarner, 77, of Millers Creek, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

       Kyle was born on July 2, 1942 in Wilkes County to James Talmadge Bumgarner and Virchew Yates Bumgarner.  

       Kyle is preceded in death by his parents, step mother Odessa Pilkenton Bumgarner; brothers, JR, Howard, Wayne, Jim, Hobert Bumgarner; sisters, Ruth Bumgarner, Lois McGuire and Hazel Eller.  

       Kyle is survived by: his wife of 44 years, Betty Jean Wyatt Bumgarner; daughter, Sally Marshall and husband, Nick of Millers Creek; grandchildren, Keila Marshall of Louisana, Logan Eller of Moravian Falls, and Austin Marshall of Millers Creek.  

       The family  conducted a memorial service  at Union Baptist Church in Millers Creek with Rev. Steve Faw officiating.  

       In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes P.O. Box 396 Moravian Falls, NC 28654 to help with final expenses.

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

  Jewell  Lambert, 86

Jewell Gail Lambert, age 86, of Millers Creek, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. She was born March 9, 1933 in Ashe County to George and Vergie Jones Eller. Mrs. Lambert was a member of Cricket Baptist Church and enjoyed gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband Vernie Lambert.

       Surviving are her sons, Steve Lambert and spouse Kristie of Millers

Creek, Mark Rash of Wilkesboro; daughters, Carolyn Auville and Kitty Rash both of Millers Creek; sister, Charlene Lambert and spouse Gary of Hays; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

       Funeral service was January 23,  at Cricket Baptist Church with Rev. Randall Millsaps, Rev. Arvil Glen Perry and Rev. Joe Farmer officiating. Burial  followed in Mountain Park Cemetery.   Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 Edna  Watson, 96

Edna Key Blackburn Watson, age 96, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab Center. Edna was born August 19, 1923 in Wilkes County to Clarence C. and Oma Haynes Key. She was a member of Flint Hill Baptist Church and attended Bethel Baptist Church for many years. Edna loved making crafts, doing puzzles and walking. She worked for 30 plus years and retired from Modern Globe as an inspector. Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Senter Blackburn; her second husband, Paul Watson; brothers, Raymond Key, Ransom Key, Henry Key; and sisters, Betty Key and Ruth Absher.

       Surviving are her sisters, Margie Shepherd, Mazie Miller, Virginia Dancy all of North Wilkesboro; brother, J.C. Key and spouse Marie of Greensboro; step-sons, Jimmy Watson and Larry Watson; many nieces and nephews.

       Funeral service was January 23,  at Miller Funeral Chapel with Pastor Donnie Shumate, Rev. Marvin Blackburn and Pastor Gene Shepherd officiating. Burial  followed in Flint Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.   Flowers will be accepted. The family has requested no food, please. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Martha Nichols, 78

Martha Marler Nichols, 78, died Sunday morning at Mountain Valley Hospice in Yadkinville, NC, January 19 of cancer, surrounded by her family. She was a beloved wife, mother, aunt, cousin, grandmother and friend. Martha was born and grew up in Winston-Salem, NC the daughter of Ralph H. Marler and Jeanne Lalance Marler, a member of First Presbyterian Church, attended RJ Reynolds High School, and then Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. She married James P. Barksdale, JR of Rocky Mount, NC, a Presbyterian minister in 1962 and lived in Kannapolis, NC, Charlotte, NC, and North Wilkesboro, NC with churches that he was called to serve. After his death in 1981, Martha married Ward H. Nichols, a renowned artist and returned to live in North Wilkesboro, NC.

       From the beginning of her adult life as a Presbyterian minister's wife, Martha was a devoted supporter of her husband and his career, but she also had outside interests and took art and history courses while in Charlotte and North Wilkesboro. An artist herself, she taught watercolor and drawing classes at Wilkes Community College, volunteered at the Wilkes Art Gallery and became the gallery's director in 1976. Following this work, Martha served as the Director of ExperienceWorks, the Director of Retired Senior Volunteers Program, a Commissioned Realtor with Caldwell Banker and Apple Realty, and lastly as the Marketing Director of Rose Glen Manor, the organization from which she retired.

       When Martha's mother died, she became a consummate gardener to work through her grief and before limitations in her mobility, had over 200 roses in her garden, was an award-winning master rosarian and was a member of the Winston-Salem Rose Society and American Rose Society. Valentine's Day would signify the delivery of her roses to many friends and loved ones throughout Wilkes, Caldwell, and Forsyth Counties. Also inspired by her mother's lifelong hobby of quilting, Martha became more than an avid quilter, making over 50 quilts and prayer blankets, most of which she gave to friends in celebration of a joyous occasion, or to friends who faced serious or terminal illnesses.

       In fact, Martha sought out people who were experiencing terminal illness, becoming their friend and counselor, and providing whatever comfort she could give. In 1980 when her first husband was diagnosed with cancer, Martha created what she called a home-grown hospice program since hospice was not yet widely available.  This led to her contributions towards hospice in Wilkes County, culminating in 1984, first with a speech and presentation to a group of clergy from western NC and subsequently to another group of oncologists in the area. She became well known for her lecture, "The Impact of Cancer on the Family Unit: Psychological and Theological Emphasis" and sharing her experiences were instructive in enhancing their understanding.

       The arts helped bring Martha and Ward together, and Martha's life with Ward provided another ongoing connection to the arts. Ward claims that Martha was his biggest advocate and supporter, often naming his paintings and providing constructive feedback.  She also managed the business affairs of his work, helping to organize most of his shows and always serving as a consummate host to out of town guests and collectors. They were married for more than 35 years, and their lives included an international trip almost every year and to every state in the continental US. Ward and Martha were members of North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church and attended regularly, and Martha served as an Elder and on the membership and personnel committees. Martha's involvement in the community was extensive, and she was particularly proud of Vision2020, a long-range planning effort in Wilkes County during the 1990's.  Ward and Martha also frequently visited Charleston, SC, West Virginia and Isle of Palms, where Martha's children would join them for a week at the beach.

       While Martha had a full career and many interests and hobbies, she would claim her most important accomplishment was her family, with her first husband, Jim Barksdale and their three children, and then her marriage with Ward Nichols, which coincided in time with the arrival of her four grandchildren. Martha created an intimate family whose members have always deeply supported each other, teaching them how to love and to cherish, particularly during difficult times. Her values were very clear, she was a fervent advocate for the underprivileged, and donated her time and money to the homeless and the poor. Several causes stand out; she created the Ralph H. Marler, JR Award for the Wilkes Art Gallery in memory of her brother, and the Katie Fund for the Wilkes Animal Hospital in memory of her beloved cocker spaniel.

       In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in death by her first husband, Rev. James P Barksdale, JR and her brother, Ralph H Marler, JR. She is survived by her husband, Ward H Nichols; and her three children, James P Barksdale III, Elisabeth S Barksdale (Laura E Clay), and grandson, Kip H Barksdale, John M Barksdale (Katina M Barksdale), and grandchildren, Ellis A Barksdale, Finn P Barksdale, and Catherine M Barksdale.

       A memorial service will be held on February 1 at 2:00pm, at the North Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church, with a celebration of life to immediately follow in the church fellowship hall.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to any shelter for the homeless, or to one of the funds inspired by Martha.

Thomas Eaton, 69

Mr. Thomas Frederick Eaton, age 69 of Kernersville passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

       Funeral services were, January 24, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel.  Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 wasin Scenic Memorial Gardens.  

       Mr. Eaton was born June 12, 1950 in New Jersey to Henry J. and Regina K. Eaton.   Mr. Eaton served in the United States Air Force from 1972 until 1980. He loved airplanes, the beach, Bugs Bunny, Disney World, his cats; Stars and Stripes, his family and friends.  It seemed later in life his biggest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He was formerly employed by RF Micro Devices.

       In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife; Kathleen E. Yeashvich Eaton and his second wife: Cynthia Diane Eaton.

       He is survived by sisters; Mary Anne Eaton, Susan J Locker and husband John, nephews; Eric J. Sneath, Christopher T. Sneath and wife Laurie, niece; Megan A. Locker, great niece; Sianna J. Sneath, sister-in-law; Joan Beem and niece; Karolyn B. Turcotte and husband Andre and their children; Sebastian and Sydney, step-daughter; Crystal Keener and husband Bucky, step-son; Jody Barbour and wife Anita and grandchildren; Kris, Harley, John, Olive, Emily, Gus and Charlie.

       Flowers will be accepted.

Edward Brown, 44

Mr. Edward Kenneth "Kenny" Brown, 44, of Wilkesboro, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020.

       Kenny was born on March 27 1975 in Wilkes County to Kenneth Edward Brown and Shirley Louise Martin Brown.

       Kenny is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Kimberly Dare Brown.

       Kenny is survived by his sisters, Dawn Stanley (Ronnie) of N.Wilkesboro, Donna Byers of Wilkesboro; nieces, Shana Dollar (Robert), Melissa McGinty all of North Wilkesboro; nephew, Michael Byers (Olyvia) of Wilkesboro and good close friend Vera Vickers of Hickory.  

       The family  conducted a memorial service  January 25, at Westwood Hills Nursing Facility.

Rev. Steve Smith will be officiating.

In lieu of flowers donations may be given to the American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 11454 Alexandra VA, 22312 or a charity of the donor's choice.  

Condolences may be sent to:  www.adamsfunerals.com

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