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Feb. 6, 2019: Obituaries

Lanies Hamby, 92

Mr. Lanies Lowe Hamby, age 92 of Lenoir, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m Wednesday, February 6, at Green Mountain Baptist Church with Pastor Junior Hamby and Pastor Lane Hamby officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1:00. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Hamby was born November 3rd, 1926 in Wilkes County to Andrew and Laura Greene Hamby. He was retired from Broyhill Furniture and was a member of Green Mountain Baptist Church in Lenoir.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hamby was preceded in death by a sister: Pearl Miles and eight brothers; Jack, Sherman, Russell, Caney, Barney, Stanley, Jake and Linney Hamby.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years; Beulah Greene Hamby of the home, two daughters; Lois Pipes and husband Fred and Geneva Triplett of Lenoir, two sons; Dwight Hamby and wife Patsy and Steve Hamby both of Lenoir, six grandchildren; Rena Pipes, Tony Pipes, Terry Hawkins, Scott Hawkins, Junior Hamby and wife Sherry and Holly Hendrix and husband Danny all of Lenoir, eight great grandchildren and seven great- great grandchildren.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Care at Home Hospice 126 Executive Drive Suite 110 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or Green Mountain Baptist Church 2077 Piney Grove Circle, Lenoir, NC 28645.

Joshua Bailey, 28

Mr. Joshua Grant Bailey, age 28 of North Wilkesboro passed away Friday, February 1, 2019.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 7, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Ralph Minton, Rev. Dr. Joe Pinkerton and Rev. Rick Tomlinson officiating. Burial will be in Scenic Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday evening at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home

Mr. Bailey was born September 6, 1990 in Wilkes County to Aubrey Scott and Debra Kaye Church Bailey. He worked for Lowe's Home Improvement and was a member of Truth Community Church.

He was preceded in death by his Grandfather; James Church, Uncle; James Church, Jr. and Aunt Teresa VanDeventer

He is survived by his parents; Scott and Debra Bailey of North Wilkesboro, daughter; Peyton Lane Bailey of Millers Creek and son; Jaxton Reece Bailey of North Wilkesboro, two brothers; Garth Bailey of Holden Beach and Garrett Bailey of North Wilkesboro and fiance'; Adrienne Severt.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to an educational fund benefiting Joshua's children; Peyton and Jaxton. Contributions may be made to the Local Government Credit Union, PO Box 700, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 - Fund # 40289959.

Hazel Durham, 87

Mrs. Hazel Church Durham, age 87 of North Wilkesboro passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services were February 5, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Dean Adams officiating. Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park.

Mrs. Durham was born September 24, 1931 in Wilkes County to William Edgar and Vada Mabe Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband; Pete Durham of the home, two sons; Mike Durham and Tammy and Tony Durham all of North Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Care At-Home Hospice, 110 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697

Geneva Reeves, 79

Mrs. Geneva Kerley Reeves, age 79 of McGrady, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist -Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services were February 4, at Stony Fork Baptist Church in Deep Gap with Rev. Phillip Woodring, Rev. Vernon Eller and Rev. Richard Cox officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Reeves was born September 22, 1939 in Alexander County to William Tate Kerley and Mary Jane Estep Kerley. She was a hairdresser. Mrs. Reeves was a member of Stony Fork Baptist Church. Geneva was a lady of faith, who loved her family and had a passion for cooking and gardening.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter; Regina Rose Spears, two sisters and five brothers.

She was survived by her husband, Thomas Leon Reeves of the home who passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019, four daughters; Freda Cox and husband Richard of McGrady, Sandra Miller and husband Casey of Deep Gap, Lesia Sanwald and husband Mark of Taylorsville and Smiley Greene and husband Mike of Deep Gap, a son; William Carl Spears and wife Angela of Conover, two step-sons; Fred Reeves of Zepher Hills FL and Brent Reeves and wife Michelle of Floral City, FL, eighteen grandchildren, twenty eight great grandchildren, a sister; Linda Kerley Lyttle and husband Charlie of Clayton and two brothers; Troy Kerley and wife Sherrill of Lenoir and Dewey Ray Kerley and friend Pam of Hickory,

Flowers will be accepted.

Glinda Foster, 59

Mrs. Glinda Lynn Foster, 59, of Wilkesboro, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Glinda was born on August 10, 1959 in Wilkes County to E. Lindberg Foster and EvaLee Griffin Foster.

Glinda is preceded in death by her parents.

Glinda is survived her sons, James Thomas Dancy and wife, Diamond of N. Wilkesboro, Demetric Ferguson of Wilkesboro; sister, Kathy Dancy and husband, Thomas of Millers Creek; brothers, Junior Foster and wife, Faye of Taylorsville, Larry Foster of Sparta, Randy Foster and wife, Kim of N.Wilkesboro; 13 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was on February 3, at Big Ivy Baptist Church in Purlear.

Rev. Wiley Boggs officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery.

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

Robert Reid, 55

Mr. Robert Timothy "Tim" Reid, age 55 of Purlear passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his home.

A Celebration of Life service was February 2, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Reach Center with Pastor Dale Jennings officiating. Burial with Military Honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 will be in the church cemetery.

Tim was born February 3, 1963 in Wilkes County to Levi Caldwell and Patsy Nichols Reid. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his wife; Sherrie Mathis Reid of the home, two daughters; Natalie Lambert of Holland, MI and Abigail Smithey and husband Adrian of Wilkesboro, his mother; Patsy Nichols Reid of Purlear, five grandchildren; Jaxon Lambert, Madeline Lambert, Elizabeth Lambert, Noah Lenderman and Scarlett Smithey and one brother; Randy Reid and wife Cathy of Purlear and special furry friend; Derby.

In lieu of flowers, "Do a Random Act of Kindness for Someone".

Arthur Caudill 88

Mr. Arthur Gene Caudill age 88 of Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, January 31st, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.

Graveside services with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 were February 5, at Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Boomer with Rev. Robert Duncan, Rev. Horace Minton and Rev.Tim DeBord officiating.

Mr. Caudill was born January 20, 1931 in Wilkes County to William Arthur Caudill and Mable Louise Hedgepeth. He served in the United States Army in Korea. Mr. Caudill was the owner of Caudill Construction Company, Inc. and a lifelong member of Zion Hill Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son; Arthur Gene "Art" Caudill, Jr. and a son in law; Steven Cobb.

He is survived by his wife; Willa Scott Caudill of the home, a daughter; Cindy Caudill Cobb of Mooresville, two grandchildren; Lee Marshall Cobb and wife Kelley of Mooresville and Rachel Caudill of Atlanta, GA and two great grandchildren; Lee Marshall Cobb, Jr. and Abigail Grace Cobb both of Mooresville.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery Fund PO Box 12 Boomer, NC 28606 or Mtn. Valley Hospice 401 Technology Lane Suite 200 Mt. Airy, NC 27030.

Linda Leonard, 70

Linda Gaye Leonard, age 70, of Millers Creek, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at her home. She was born August 1, 1948 in Wilkes County to James "Lonnie" and Flossie Myers Blackburn. Ms. Leonard was a member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed music and was a huge Eddie Miles fan. She loved traveling to Gatlinburg, and spending time with her granddaughter and adored her son. Ms. Leonard was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her son, Justin Chad Leonard and wife Sierra of Wilkesboro; and granddaughter, Honor Evangeline Leonard of Wilkesboro.

Funeral service was January 30, at Boiling Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Joey Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to the family to help with expenses. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Shirley Holloway, 75

Mrs. Shirley Shepherd Holloway, age 75 passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at her home.

Funeral services were February 1, 2019 at Christian Home Baptist Church with Pastor Chad Hendren and Bro. Larry Adams officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Holloway was born March 26, 1943 in Wilkes County Bill and Lessie Wingler Shepherd. She was a member of Christian Home Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death a son; Harrold Holloway.

She is survived by her husband James Walter Holloway of the home, three sons; Richie Holloway of the home, Gary Holloway and wife Beth of North Wilkesboro and Jerry Holloway and wife Kimberly of Traphill, five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Flowers will be accepted.

Gerald Hendley, 83

Mr. G. Gerald Hendley, age 83 of Moravian Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Mr. Hendley was born February 4, 1935 in Durham County to Grover Pines Hendley and

Virginia Whitfield Hendley. He was educated in the Durham public schools, and thenwent on to serve in the United States Airforce. In 1955, He was married to the late Judy Frances Fischer. In 1972, He and his family moved to Wilkes County where he resided until his passing. After retirement, Mr. Hendley went on to open Heritage Homes. Gerald was a charitable member of First United Methodist Church of North Wilkesboro. Besides being a philanthropist of the community, he was an avid specialty car enthusiast, and had a great fondness of animals of all kinds.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Judy Frances Fischer

Hendley, a daughter; Susan Hendley and a brother; Bobby Hendley.

Mr. Hendley is survived by two daughters; Sherry Hendley Griffith of Moravian Falls

and Geri Hendley of Tuscon AZ, a son; Mark Hendley and wife Tina of Moravian Falls,

four grandchildren; Cole Griffith and wife Hannah of Columbia, SC, Locke Griffith of Carrboro, Kayla Martin and husband Luke of Huntersville, and Keslie Smith of West

Virginia, four great grandchildren; Austin Griffith, Lily Griffith, Cason Martin and Noah Marin, two great- great grandchildren, a sister; Jean Knox and husband Robert of Elon

and a brother; Larry Hendley and wife Jan of Kannapolis; and many close friends.

Funeral services were February 1st, at Scenic MemorialGardens Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Robert Knox officiating. Entombment was in

Scenic Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Window World Cares St. Jude Children's

Hospital 118 Shaver Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Wilkes Humane Society PO

Box 306 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Bentley Blackburn, 51

Mr. Bentley Matthew Blackburn, 51, of Roaring River, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Bentley was born on November 11, 1967 in Wilkes County to Odell Scott Blackburn and Dova Evelyn Waddell Blackburn.

Bentley is preceded in death by his parents.

Bentley is survived by his wife, Ella Jean Thomas Blackburn; brothers, Irvin Blackburn of Roaring River, Nicky Blackburn and wife, Joyce of Wilkesboro; step son, Jamey Thomas of Roaring River; granddaughter, Baylie Thomas also of Roaring River and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held February 1, 2019 at 2 p.m. at White Plains Baptist Church in Roaring River.

Pastor William Souther and Ken Pardue will be officiating.

Visitation will be held at 1:00- 1:45 p.m. on February 1, 2019 prior to the service.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In addition of flowers memorial donations may be given to Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes P.O. Box 396 Moravian Falls, NC 28654 for final experiences.

Condolences may be sent to: www.adamsfunerals.com

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

Precyous Hoyle Smith, 95

Mrs. Precyous Hoyle Smith, age 95 of Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at SECU Hospice Home in Yadkinville.

Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, February 4th, 2019 at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Chaplain Mark Brown officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 1:45 prior to the service at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Smith was born July 6, 1923 in Catawba County to William Oscar Hoyle and Carrie Lefevre Hoyle. After a 30 year career, she retired from Belk in Wilkesboro.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Phillip Henry Smith.

She is survived by a daughter; Doris Lee Moore and husband Jim of Charlotte, a son; Phillip G. Smith and wife Lisa of Durham, a grandchild; Phillip P. Smith of Durham, three step-grandchildren; Jim Moore and wife Heather, Jennifer Efird and husband Tim, and Michael Moore, five step great grandchildren; Natalie and Ben Moore, Madison Clay, Alexis and Abby Efird and one step great-great grandson; Felix Moore.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to SECU Hospice Home 243 N. Lee Ave, Yadkinville, NC 27055.

Online condolences may be made to www.reinssturdivant.com

Mrs. Jean Perry Potts

Jean Perry Potts, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend was surrounded by her family as she went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 26, 2019.

She is survived by her husband; Robert Grayson (RG) Potts, daughter; Shelby Johnson Wright of (Mechanicsville, VA), three sisters; Patsy Barrow (Gerald) (Sylvania, GA), Carolyn Perry (Richmond, VA), and Peggy Ikall (Joe) of (Chocowinity, NC).

Jean was born in Beaufort County on April 16, 1939. Over the years she worked for many companies as a bookkeeper, secretary, etc. but may be best remembered as the co-owner and operator of Big John's Sporting Goods. Wherever Jean worked or came in contact with people, she was open to being a caring listener and loving friend. Jean loved her Lord and her church family. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir for as long as she physically could.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday evening at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Hall and Rev. Jamie McGuire officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the charity of the Donor's Choice.

Tessie Lee Martin Parks, 98

Mrs. Tessie Lee Martin Parks, age 98 passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Mt. Valley Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Casey Walker, Rev. Fred Thomas, and Rev. William Brown 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.

Mrs. Parks was born April 15, 1920 in Wilkes County to Jim and Clara Belle Parks Martin. She loved singing and cooking and was a good displinarian for the children. She loved to attend church, was a good wife and mother. She was a member of Mt. Valley Missionary Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Walter Lee Parks, two granddaughters; Barbara Ann Sales and Nicole Mallard, eight sisters; Flouranna Walker, Alta Wilborn, Toylee Gentry, Lou Finna Hawkins, Lula Belle Hague, Laura McBride, Mary Dobbins, and Hardy Patterson and four brothers; John Willie Martin, Albert Martin, Ernest Martin and John Martin.

She is survived by; four daughters; Penelope P. Sales of Walkertown, Callie S. Parks of Jonesville and two adopted daughters; Stephanie P. Brown of Mt. Holly and Elaine P. Martin and husband Lawrence of Roaring River, five grandchildren; Janet P. Martin, Vernon Lee Sales and wife Velvet, Kim Sales, Elcheva P. Waters and husband Ian and Alisa Sheriff and husband Abraham, thirteen great grandchildren; Brooke Martin, Zach Martin, M.J. Mayberry, LeMya Smith and husband Shelby, Lee Sales, Temeka Penn, Justin Waters, Jason Sales, Megan Green, Sasha Howell, Damian Craig, Sasha White and Krystina Waters, ten great great grandchildren; Ava Howell, Gianna Craig, Clara Bell Mercer Waters, Cedrick Sutton, Jr., Ariyanna Craig, Jaleah Gambill, Alianna Craig, Breyson Byers, Haze Oliver and Kyla Fritz.

Flowers will be accepted.

Robert Lee Smithey, 46

Mr. Robert Lee Smithey, age 46 of Boomer, passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 30th, 2018 at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 prior to the service at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mr. Smithey was born December 25, 1972 in Wilkes County to Jeffery Keith Scroggs and Edna Smithey. He was self-employed in construction.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Mr. Smithey is survived by his father; Jeffery Scroggs of the home, two sons; Seth Smithey of Millers Creek and Stuart Smithey of Elkin and three brothers; Randy Smithey and wife Ashley of Rutherfordton, Bobby Smithey and wife Tamarius of Wilkesboro and Michael Smithey of Wilkesboro.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Wilkes PO Box 306 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

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Feb. 28, 2018: Obituaries

Ricky Pierce, 64

Mr. Ricky Johnson Pierce, age 64 of Millers Creek passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 28, at Arbor Grove United Methodist Church with Rev.Dr.Susan Pillsbury-Taylor and Rev. Scott Church officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Pierce was born September 7, 1953 in Iredell County to Carl and Dare Johnson Pierce. He was a member of Arbor Grove United Methodist Church and was co-owner of Pierce Mobile Home Movers.

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

He is survived by his wife; Gwenda Wolfe Pierce of the home, step-daughter; Shandi Nicole and Daniel of Millers Creek, three grandchildren; Hannah, Ethan and Nathaniel, two brothers; Randy and Donnie Pierce both of Millers Creek, two sisters; Linda Absher and husband Dean of Wilkesboro and Janice Ballard of Millers Creek.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Humane Society, PO Box 306, N. Wilkesboro, NC 2865 or Arbor Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Esther Eller, 480 Shepherd River Road, Millers Creek, NC 28651.

Ellagrene Brown, 80

Ellagrene "Jean" Wyatt Brown, age 80, of North Wilkesboro, died Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at her home. She was born March 17, 1937 in Wilkes County to Alfred and Annie Bell Wyatt. Jean was a beloved wife and mother, and a retired real estate agent. She was a member of Pine View Baptist Church in the Mulberry Community. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Everette Wyatt.

Surviving are her husband of 57 years, James N. Brown of the home; her daughter, Lisa Brown Jennings and husband Steve of Mulberry; her sons, James N. Brown, Jr., and wife Kelly of Waxhaw; Jason L. Brown and wife Kari of Florence, South Carolina; brothers, Alvin Wyatt and Wayne Wyatt both of Millers Creek, Talmadge Wyatt of Purlear; sisters, Lorene Billings of North Wilkesboro, Katherine Lenderman of Wilkesboro, Susie Felts of McGrady; and five grandchildren.

Graveside service was held February 24, at Pine View Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Steve Shumate officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any Wilkes County Hospice Agency or to Pine View Baptist Church, 6435 Sparta Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Fritz Colbert, Jr., 31

Mr. Fritz (T.J.) Allen Colbert, Jr., age 31 of Boomer passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018.

Funeral services were held February 25, at Thankful Baptist Church with Rev. Monte Simmons officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Colbert was born February 23, 1986 in Caldwell County to Fritz Allen Sr., and Gail Carlton Colbert. T.J. enjoyed fishing and riding dirt bikes, he had a great passion for animals and will be missed by a host of cousins, aunts and friends. He graduated from Wilkes Central High School and attended MMI Institute in Florida and Wilkes Community College, he was employed by Wayne Farms.

He is survived by his parents and three brothers; Aubree, Tevin and Tevon Colbert all of Boomer, paternal grandparents; Joseph Patterson of Lenoir, Kathleen and Johnnie Harper of Morganton, and David Michaux of Lenoir, Maternal grandparents; Everette and Mary Carlton of Boomer, and one nephew; Aubree (A.J.) Carlton, Jr.

Flowers will be accepted.

John Welch, 78

Mr. John Steven Welch, age 78 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at his home.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Mr. Welch was born January 20, 1940 in Ashe County to John W. and Byrl Poe Welch. He was a retired school teacher and worked for Tyson Foods. Mr. Welch was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mr. Welch is survived by his wife; Lois Janette Welch of the home, a daughter; Tammy R. Welch of Lansing, a son; Sean E. Welch and wife Theresa of Cummings, GA, three grandchildren; Michelle A. Hicks and husband, Jason of Cove, AR, Dusty J. Blevins and husband Judson of Jefferson and Ian G. Welch of Cummings, GA, four great grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Long Branch Church 117 Welch Road, Lansing, NC 28643

Danny Williams, 44

Danny Gale "Skip" Williams, Jr., age 44, of North Wilkesboro, died Monday, February 19, 2018. He was born October 12, 1973 in Wilkes County to Danny Gale Williams, Sr. and Margie Brown Williams. Mr. Williams was preceded in death by his father; maternal grandparents, Odell and Verdie Brown; and paternal grandparents, Gale and Grace Williams.

Surviving are his daughter, Sonnie Williams of Hays; sons, Daniel Travis Williams and wife Crystal of Jonesville, Elijah Paul Williams of North Wilkesboro; mother and step father, Margie Gilreath and husband Rev. Jimmy Gilreath of North Wilkesboro; sister, Misty Higgins and husband Rev. Matthew Higgins of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Aubrie Lockhart, Brooklyn Williams, Bailey Williams, Laila Williams, Greyson Williams and Breydon Williams; nephews, Mason and Mattox Higgins; step sister, Robin Correll and husband Rev. Brian Correll of Hickory

Funeral service was held February 22, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Matthew Higgins officiating. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.

Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Edsel Wiles, 94

Mr. Edsel Robert Wiles, age 94 of Traphill passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at

Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

Funeral services were held February 21, at Christian Home Baptist Church with Rev. Larry Adams officiating. Burial with military honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 was in the church cemetery. Mr. Wiles was born April 4, 1923 in Wilkes County to Lonnie Buiel and Dora Estelle Wood Wiles. He was a member of Christian Home Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife; Pauline Richardson Wiles.

He is survived by one daughter; Robin Carol White of Roaring River, three sons; Rickie Phillip Wiles and Barry Lee Wiles both of Traphill and Rev. Robert Harold Wiles and wife Sandy of Ronda, six grandchildren; Michelle Bierlair, Joseph White, Phillip Wiles, Christopher Wiles, Sonya Wiles and Jacob Wiles, three great grandchildren; Devin Bierlair, Bobby Bierlair and Caden Wiles and one sister; Judy Richardson and husband Charlie of Traphill.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Pruitt Health Hospice, 924 Main Street, Suite 100, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Jimmy Groce, 66

On February 17, 2018 heaven gained an angel; Jimmy Dale Groce, 66, of State Road was called to his heavenly home.

Jimmy was a loving, devoted husband, father, papa, and papa G. He served in the Army for 3 years. He was an employee of Chatham Mfg. Company for 9 years. He was a self-employed flooring installer for 30 years. He was a friend to everyone he met. He was a kind hearted and loving man.

He was preceded in death by his father, Comas Groce.

He is survived by his soulmate of 33 years, Brenda; mother Lucille; brothers Sammy, Chris, and Seth Groce; sons, Shawn, Cody and wife, Kayla; four grandchildren: Caible, Saida, Skye, and Coltan; and non-related family members, Anthony Melendez, Dylan Young, and Aaron Bauguess.

A very heartfelt thank you to Tammy Young, Sharon Collins, and Viola Blevins.

The service was Tuesday, February 20. The service was at Shoaly Branch Baptist Church, Elkin, NC.

Burial was in the church cemetery following service.

Johnson Funeral Home of Elkin is serving the Groce family.

Owens Dobbins, Jr., 84

Rev. Owens Spencer Dobbins, Jr., age 84 of Wilkesboro passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Avante at Wilkesboro.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday, February 23, 2018 at Poplar Spring Baptist Church with Rev. Willie Jackson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Thursday evening at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Rev. Dobbins was born August 25, 1933 in Premier, West Virginia to Owens Spencer Sr., and Susie Corrinne Hunt Dobbins. He served as Pastor at Pleasant Union for 9 years and Sandy Creek Missionary for 9 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Mary Frances Dobson Dobbins, a grandson; Timothy Saner, two sisters; Lucy Alease Dobbins, Bertha Mae Ruffin and two brothers; Augustus George Dobbins and Charles Michael Dobbins.

He is survived by two daughters; Deborah Hackett and husband Thomas of Roaring River and Vickie Wilson and husband Major of North Wilkesboro, three grandchildren; Kenya H. Weldon and husband Travis, Shevon H. Cooper and husband Ed, T.L. Hackett and wife; Leeann, two great grandchildren; Jaylen Hackett and Mackenzie Cooper, one sister; Carolyn D. Adams and husband Albert of Roaring River and three sister-in-laws; Mary and Bertha Dobbins both of Columbus, OH and Mary Dobson of East Bend, NC and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Flowers will be accepted

Phillip Wilson, 77

Phillip Disotell "P.D." Wilson, age 77, of Ronda, died Friday, February 16, 2018 at his home. He was born March 24, 1940 in Frogmore, Louisiana to Barbon and Edna Taylor Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a US Army Veteran serving two tours in Vietnam; serving in the military for 13 years and was a member of Special Forces. Mr. Wilson was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal with V Device Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 60 Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Purple Heart. He was also a Shriner; a member and past member of North Wilkesboro Masonic Lodge #407; a member of Wilkes Chapter #42 Order of the Eastern Star and #67 OES where he served as Worthy Patron for seven years and worked for the US Postal Service. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents; and his first wife, Rachel J. Wilson.

Surviving are his wife, Margaret Thompson Dickerson Wilson; sons, Phillip Gregory Wilson and wife Diane of Davidson, Harvey Dickerson and wife Rhonda of Nebraska, Jeremy Dickerson, Patrick Dickerson both of Louisiana; grandsons, Elliott Wilson and wife Lauren of Holly Springs, Andrew Wilson (Freddie) and wife Amanda of Port Orange, Florida, Benjamin Wilson of Davidson; step grandchildren, Blake Dickerson, Alyssa Dickerson both of Springfield, Louisiana, Caleb Dickerson of Albany, Louisiana, Peyten Dickerson, Springfield, Louisiana, Miracle Dickerson of Walker, Louisiana.

Funeral service was held February 24, at Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Chaplain Larry Reavis officiating. Entombment with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142; North Wilkesboro Masonic Rites Lodge #407; and Mt. Pleasant Chapter #67 Order of Eastern Star Rites will follow in Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Flowers will be accepted. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Olga Hampton , 88

Mrs. Olga Sales Knight Hampton, age 88 of Wilkesboro passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab Center.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Casey Walker and Rev. Willie Jackson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM prior to the service at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Mrs. Hampton was born December 25, 1929 in Orange, New Jersey. She was a homemaker and a member of Mountain Valley Baptist Church

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons; Tommy Sales, John R. Sales, one granddaughter; Kelly Hamilton Bare and her brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Odell Hampton of the home, one son; Robert Sales of Raleigh and step-son; Scott Satterwhite and wife Barbara of Hudson, fourteen grandchildren, and a host of great grandchildren.

Clarence Stone, Jr

Clarence H. (Pete) Stone, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at home in Madison, TN. He was born on January 30, 1929 in Salem, VA to Clarence H. Stone, Sr. and Moneta B. Stone.

Mr. Stone was a retired USDA food inspector and a decorated wounded veteran of the Korean War. He was a former member of Wilkesboro Baptist Church and a member of Dickerson Road Baptist Church in Madison, TN.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Anne H. Stone of the home; his son William (Bill) Stone and wife Lisa of Cookeville, TN; his daughter Connie Stone Chevalier and husband Hugues of Nashville, TN; his sister, Betty Mowbray and husband Guy of Salem, VA; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A visitation was held at Maybelle Carter Retirement Center in Madison, TN on February 25, 2018, with a military burial at a later date at the Nashville National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association (PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692) or to Alive Hospice of Nashville (1718 Patterson St, Nashville TN 37203).

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