*texting*

Kayla : hello friends guess who just got ✨stabbed✨

Ashley : you got stabbed??

Kayla : yeah the doctor said it was ✨almost fatal✨

Léa : pick up my calls!?

List of girls that may break your heart

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November 21, 2018: Obituaries

William Welborn, 66

William Gerald Welborn, age 66, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born October 13, 1952 in Wilkes County to Charlie Vestal and Boyde Church Welborn. Mr. Welborn was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Charles Junior Welborn.

Surviving are his sisters, Joan McDaniel of Wilkesboro, Imogene pardue and husband Luther of North Wilkesboro, Geneva Byrd and husband Douglas of Roaring River, Judy Brooks and husband Ken of North Wilkesboro; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service was held  November 20, at Yellow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Eddie Tharpe officiating. The family has requested no food and no flowers. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Judy Campbell,  67

Judy Charlene Wilkins Campbell, age 67, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2018 at her home. She was born May 28, 1951 in Prince Frederick, Maryland to Clyde and Leona Lowman Wilkins. Judy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bobby Dean Campbell; son, Jerry Ray Greene; and several siblings.

Surviving are her son, Marty Greene and wife Amber of Boomer; twin brother, Gene Wilkins of Millers Creek; sisters, Eleanor Sollers of Wilkesboro, Shirley Hedrick of Odenton, Maryland, Delma Colwell of Mendon, Ohio; grandchildren, Kayla Greene, Evan Greene and Leah Greene; and great granddaughter, Paisleigh Spicer.

Graveside service was held  November 20, at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Keith Foster and Pastor Brian Miller officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 1624 Pads Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 Lou Greer Yates,  84

Lou Greer Yates, age 84, of Purlear, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born January 12, 1934 in Wilkes County to Roby and Bertha Greer. Mrs. Yates was a member of New  Hope Baptist Church. Lou was an avid gardener and a wonderful cook. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sister, Marline Huffman.

Surviving are her husband, Tommy Lee Yates; brother, Wayne Greer and wife Mary of Millers Creek; sisters, Betty Taylor and husband Paul, Jean Messick and husband Harold all of Ferguson; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Jamie McGuire and Rev. Mike Stamper officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO  Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Tom Thomas, 68

Tom C. Thomas of Purlear, NC passed away on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, at his home. He was born on January 21, 1950 in Wilkes County, the son of William S. "Bill" Thomas Jr and Virginia Miller Thomas.

Tom was a graduate of Wilkes Central High School, Pfeiffer College, and the University of Tennessee with a degree in Psychology.  He was the Director of New River Behavioral Health Care, where he dedicated his 38 year career to helping others through counseling.

Along with his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his nephew, Aaron Thomas. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 41 years, Becki Warren Thomas; daughter, Leah Thomas Johnson, and husband Chris, of Millers Creek, NC; son, Andrew Thomas, and wife Melissa, of Wilkesboro, NC; sister, Anita Ritchie, and husband Ray, of Freehold, NJ; brother, Sonny Thomas, and wife Sandra, of Winston-Salem, NC; three grandsons, Luke Thomas Bumgarner, Charlie Thomas, and Oliver Thomas; three nieces and five nephews.

A private family service will be held with close friend and Pastor Paul Hugger officiating. Memorials may be donated in Tom's honor to the National MS Society 3101 Industrial Drive Suite 210 Raleigh NC 27609, American Cancer Society Relay for Life PO Box 9 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659, or Wake Forest Care at Home Hospice 126 Executive Drive Suite 110 Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

 Gary Roberts, 76

Mr. Gary Lyle Roberts, age 76 of Purlear, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018 at his home.

He was born August 15, 1942 in Lansing, Michigan to Lyle Seymore Roberts and Delores Jean Kulicamp Roberts. He was retired from Martin County Engineering in FL where he was the Deputy Director of Engineering Department. He was the Past President of Buck Mountain Homeowners POA and served on several Homeowners POA Boards. Mr. Roberts enjoyed watching football, basketball and Indi Racing.  

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Ron Roberts and Lynn Roberts.

Mr. Roberts is survived by his wife; Barbara of the home, two daughters; Lori Rogers and husband Rick of Trenton FL and Nicole Pearson and husband Kurt of Mint Hill NC and two grandchildren; Jacob Pearson and Alec Pearson.

 Carolyn Golden, 67

Miss Carolyn Dianne Golden, age 67 of High Point, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Providence Place in High Point.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 24th, 2018 at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Steve Bailey officiating. Burial will be in Mtn. Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 prior to the service at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Miss Golden was born September 29, 1951 in Wilkes County to Charles Jerry Golden and Lois Elizabeth Martin Golden. She is retired from the United States Postal Service. Miss Golden was a member of Word of Life Tabernacle in High Point.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Miss Golden is survived by her mother; Lois Elizabeth Martin Golden of High Point, a daughter; Ineke Lea Ferebee of Lawrenceville, GA, a son; Damon Marques Ferebee of Phoenix AZ, four sisters; Laverne Bailey of North Wilkesboro, Linda Habershaw and husband Robert of Roaring River, Kathy Golden Turner of North Wilkesboro, Penny Annette Golden of Elkin, two brothers; Walter Worth Golden of North Wilkesboro and Charles Lee Golden and wife Sandra of Lawton, OK.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont 1803 Westchester Drive High Point, NC 27262, Multiple Sclerosis Society 3101 Industrial Drive Suite 210 Raleigh, NC 27609 or the American Cancer Society PO Box 9 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Thomas  Hayes, 78

Mr. Thomas Mast "Tommy" Hayes, age 78 of Millers Creek, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at Westwood Hills Nursing.

Funeral service was held November 18,  at Purlear Baptist Church with Pastor Jamie McGuire officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.  

Mr. Hayes was born December 25, 1939 in Wilkes County to Tom Wake and Bonnie Lillian Mast Hayes. He was retired from Union Township Elementary School and Millers Creek Intermediate School, where he had taught 8th grade History and Science for 30 years. Mr. Hayes was a member of Purlear Baptist Church. He was an avid Hunter, Fisherman and Outdoorsman. Tommy enjoyed traveling and participating in Wilkes Senior Olympics where he was a Gold medalist many times.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Nan Philbeck Hayes.

He is survived by a daughter; Saundra Hayes of Cornelius, a sister; Bonita Floyd and husband Joe of High Point, niece and nephew; Kimberly Floyd and Joseph Floyd II, and three great nephews; Joseph, Sam and Hayes.

Flowers will be accepted.

The family would like to thank the staff of Westwood Hills Nursing Facility for the loving care he received while he was a resident there.

Pallbearers:  John Yates, Joseph Floyd, II, Robert Hamby, Keith Huffman, Kevin Green, Shane Minton

 Rita  Foster, 78

Rita Summers Foster, age 78, of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at Curis at Wilkesboro. Ms. Foster was born November 23, 1939 in Wilkes County to Harry Lee and Emma Gentry Summers. Rita was a member of Wilkesboro Presbyterian Church and really enjoyed her volunteer work at Ashe Really Cares. Her family meant the world to her and she loved coordinating the annual family reunion. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Karen Ann Foster; brother, Charles Summers; and sisters, Jean Beasley, Dot Deal and Betty Kilby.

Surviving are her daughter, Tammy Trivette and husband Todd of Wilkesboro; brothers, Harry Summers and wife Ima Dean of Fleetwood, Bill Summers and wife Sherry; sister-in-law, Sue Summers of North Wilkesboro.

Memorial service was held  November 17, at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Steve Snipes officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 4600 Park Road, #250, Charlotte, NC 28209. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

 Junior Huffman, 78

Mr. Junior "Ray" Huffman, age 79 of Purlear passed away surrounded by his family Monday, November 12, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services were held November 16, 2018 at Stony Hill Baptist Church with Rev. David Testerman, Rev. Phillip Boyce, Rev. Billy Felts and Rev. Jay Johnson officiating.     Mr. Huffman was born July 18, 1939 in Wilkes County to Fred Everett and Eva Spears Huffman. He was a member of Stony Hill Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

Mr. Huffman retired from American Drew Furniture after 48 years of service.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters; Carol Wyatt and Dorothy Virginia Huffman.

He is survived by his wife of 56-1/2 years Pearl Bullins Huffman of the home, two sons; Bobby Ray Huffman and wife Cynthia, Donald Allen Huffman and wife Rose all of Purlear, granddaughters; Cassie Widener and husband Ryan of North Wilkesboro, Caitlyn Huffman of Purlear and great grandson; Elliott Widener, four sisters; Lucille Holloway, Pauline Blankenship both of Hays, Mae Roten and husband Kenneth of Purlear, Diane Holloway of Ronda, nine brothers; Carl Huffman and wife Barbara of North Wilkesboro, Robert Huffman and wife Rebecca of Millers Creek, Lloyd Huffman and wife Becky and Michael Huffman all of Purlear, David Huffman and wife Katy of Deep Gap, Billy Huffman of Greensboro, Ronnie Huffman and wife Brenda of Purlear, Roger Huffman and wife Jan of Roaring River and Jody Huffman of Purlear.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to American Cancer Society-Relay for Life, PO Box 9, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Pruitt Health Hospice, 924 Main  Street, Suite 100, North Wilkesboro, NC.

 Guin  Minton, 81

Mrs. Guin Elda Parsons Minton, age 81 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC.

Graveside services were held  Wednesday, November 14,   at Mountlawn Memorial Park with Rev. Danny Dillard officiating.  

Mrs. Minton was born January 10, 1937 in Wilkes County to David Columbus Parsons and Hazel Ida Parsons Parsons. She retired from Tyson Foods Lab and was a member of Second  Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Harvey Albert Minton, five sisters; Lilly Coldfelter, Alene Wiles, Ruby Parsons, Faye Minton and Linda Church and a brother; Graham Parsons.

She is survived by two daughters; Teresa Layne and husband David of Taylorsville and Darlene Brooks of North Wilkesboro, two grandchildren; Michael Rhodes and Justin Brooks and wife Katie, a great grandchild; Tucker Reece Brooks and a brother; Charles Higgins of North Wilkesboro.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Second Baptist Church Box 511 Second Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Gladys  Miller, 92

Mrs. Gladys Savannah Lawson Miller, age 92 of Hays was reunited with her husband Maurice A. Miller after 70 years of marriage on Sunday, November 11, 2018.

Funeral services were held  November 14,   at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Donnie Shumate, Rev. Craig Church and Rev. Jason Wiles officiating.  Burial was be in Mountlawn Memorial Park.  

Mrs. Miller was born September 11, 1926 in Iredell County to Harry and Rebecca Caroline Walker Lawson.  She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and a member of the Ladies Circle. She loved gardening, avid cat lover and her beloved dog Max.

In addition to her husband; Maurice Miller she was preceded in death by two sons-in-law; Benny Wiles and Norris McGlamery and brother-in-law; Rev. Fred Miller

She is survived by two daughters; Linda Wiles of Hays and Louise McGlamery of Wilkesboro, one son; Dean Miller and wife Brenda of North Wilkesboro, seven grandchildren; Angie Foster and husband Randall, Derek Wiles, Craig Church and wife Kim, Rodney Wiles and wife Pam, Dena Wiles and husband Jason, Kristie Hawkins, Kelley Brown and husband Michael and eight great grandchildren; Adam Harmon, Makayla Thomas and husband Josh, Taylor Church Baker and husband Zachary, Leah Church, Jordan Wiles, Autumn Brinegar, Kaylee Wiles , Braylyn Hawkins and two great great grandchildren; Tripp Harmon and Kohyn Thomas and sister-in-law; Peggy Miller.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 3656 Mountain View Road, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Marjorie  Bradburn, 97

Mrs. Marjorie Ledbetter Bradburn, age 97 widow of Charles Wayne Bradburn passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at her home.

Funeral services were  November 14,   at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Dr. Bert Young officiating.               Mrs. Bradburn was born December 14, 1920 in Cleveland County to Carl and Ula Hattie Hamrick Ledbetter.  She was a member of First Baptist Church of North Wilkesboro.

In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a son; Larry Blanton.

She is survived by one daughter; Lynne Smoak and husband Rick of Salisbury, MD, son; Johnny Bradburn and wife Betsy of Pinehurst, two grandchildren; Lyndsay Baker and husband Davis of Richmond, VA, Emily Wampler and husband Eric of Charlottesville, VA, great grandchild; Blakely Baker and companion and best friend; Rachel Pearson.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Wake Forest Baptist Care at-Home Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro or First Baptist Church North Wilkesboro, PO Box 458, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Judy Scholl

Mrs. Judy Carol Grindstaff Scholl, daughter of the late Stanley Vaught and Lina White Grindstaff, entered into the gates of heaven on November 10, 2018. Judy was born on May 8th, 1947 in Stoney Creek, Tennessee.

The youngest of 11 children, she attended Unaka High School and was trained as a licensed cosmetologist & was a LPN graduate of Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Judy worked at Watauga Hospital, in Boone, NC, where she met her husband, Ray, and life-long friend Peggy Lou Davis of Reidsville, NC. Judy and Ray were married 48 years and called Sugar Grove, NC their home for many years.  Judy was a resident at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab in Wilkesboro, NC for 8 years.

Judy  was a member of Cove Creek Baptist Church and active in the WMU, Women's Friendship Sunday School Class and taught G.A.'s, children's Sunday school.  

Judy will always be remembered as a very strong, faithful Christian woman whose life was used by God, to show others that miracles are from God and that faith in Jesus is the promise of a new life and body in heaven.She              wrote a song "The Angels Good News" to share Jesus' love with family, friends and all who would listen.   Her Christian life and influence will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew her. Daughter, sister, wife, Mother and Grandma Judy (Ju-Ju) quietly and peacefully departed this life surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Bernice Grindstaff & Nadine Fisher, brothers Ernest, Bert, Orville & J.D. Grindstaff. Judy is survived by her husband Ray of Sugar Grove, NC, daughter Kristina Beth Scholl Miller and husband James of Boomer, NC & son Jody Ray Scholl & wife Chasity Fleming Scholl of Cottageville, SC.

She is survived by her loving father and mother in law: Marvin (95) and Viola (93) Scholl, and 6 grandchildren: Benjamin Miller (18), Carolina Miller (16), Lydia Scholl (15), Lilah Scholl (13), Abigail Miller (12), Laini Scholl (11), Sisters: Anna Breland, Mary Nell Greer, Erma Barker & Della Nettles.

A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, November 24th, 2pm, at Cove Creek Baptist Church in Sugar Grove, NC. The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. prior to the service. A meal for the family will be provided by Cove Creek Baptist Church at 11 am. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial gifts be given to Judy's Friendship Class in care of Deanna McGinnis, P.O.  Box 68, Sugar Grove, NC 28679, Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab Activity Department 1016 Fletcher St, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or Mountain Valley Hospice 688 North Bridge Street Elkin, NC 28621. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

The family would like to express their sincere thanks to caregivers Virginia Holbrook and Linda Bonaiuto, Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab staff, Greg Anderson, Chaplain of Mountain Valley Hospice, Stewart Roten, Chaplain of Pruitthealth Hospice, Pastor Brian Miller, Goshen Baptist Church and Pastor Shelby Stephens, former Pastor Cove Creek Baptist Church. Thank you for your prayers, kindness and loving care over the years, months and past several weeks. May God bless each and every one.

  Louvella "Cindy" Louise Dowell, age 75 

 Louvella "Cindy" Louise Dowell, age 75, of Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Duke University Hospital. She was born December 29, 1942 in Wilkes County to Gwyn June and Gladys Belle Parks Suddith. Cindy was a member of New Damascus Baptist Church and prepared the church bulletins for many years. She attended secretarial school in Winston Salem after graduating from Lincoln Heights School. She worked in the insurance industry for thirteen years and later was employed in the financial industry prior to retiring. As a member of the community, Cindy enjoyed working as an election assistant at the Polls. She enjoyed planting roses in her yard, dancing, traveling, attending live musical events and meeting new people wherever she went. Cindy especially enjoyed spending time with her family and loved her grandchildren dearly. She adored her dog, Benji, her "little boy", who brought her much joy. Mrs. Dowell was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack Dowell; and brothers, Albert William Suddith and Douglas Gwyn Suddith.

Surviving are her son, Anthony "Twonny" Antoine Dowell of Durham; daughter, Kimberly Ann Broadnax and husband Lewis III of Durham; grandchildren, Jenna Celine Broadnax and Lewis Marvin Broadnax IV both of Durham; aunt, Grace Ellicott of Connellsville, Pennsylvania; uncle, Russell Ferguson and wife Stella of Buffalo, New York; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 15, 2018 at New Damascus Baptist Church with Rev. Keith D. Knox, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in High View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at New Damascus Baptist Church from 1:00 until 2:00 on Thursday, prior to the service. Flowers will be accepted or donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9956. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com

Ashley : Kayla and I were crossing the street, and this man drove by and honked at us

Léa : what did you do?

Ashley : Kayla chased him to the next red light, and reached into his window, and-

Kayla, walking into the room : who wants a steering wheel?

Kayla : who the fuck added me to a fucking group chat?

Clint : language!

Ashley : yeah watch your fucking language

Kate : OKAY WHO TAUGHT ASH THE FUCK WORD?

Kayla : the fuck word

Léa : are you serious? You guys use the f word all the time

Kayla : oh my god she censored it

Ashley : say fuck, Léa

Kayla : do it, Léa. say fuck

Léa : yesterday, I overheard Ashley saying "are you sure this is a good idea?" and Kayla replying "trust me", and I have never moved from one room to another so fast in my life 

*at the store*

Ashley : okay, mission number two finding where the popcorn is

Léa : wait, what was mission number one?

Kayla : fucking getting here, Léa 

Léa : so, apparently bananas are flammable

Kayla : didn’t Ashley ban you from the kitchen?

Ashley, setting down a card : ace of spades

Kayla, pulling out an Uno card : +4

Kate, pulling out a Pokémon card : jolteon, I choose you

Léa : what are we playing?

Kayla : Ashley, and I were kicked out of Ikea for being gay. This is homophobia!

Léa : No, you were kicked out of Ikea for summoning Swedish corpses to read the furnitures names for you

Clint, to Kayla, Ashley and Léa : i support homosexuals but you are all so goddamn annoying god bless

Clint : hey guys, what do you want for di-

Léa : I DON’T WANT A LOT FOR CHRISTMAS

Kayla : THERE IS JUST ONE THING I NEED

Kate : I DON’T CARE ABOUT THE PRESENTS UNDERNEATH THE CHRISTMAS TREE

Ashley : I JUST WANT YOU FOR MY OWN

Léa : MORE THAT YOU COULD EVER KNOW

Kayla : MAKE MY WISH COME TRUE

Kayla, Ashley, léa, and Kate : ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!!

Clint : why do you guys do this?

Ashley & Léa : 🎶 he’s making a list, he’s checking it twice, he’s gonna find out who’s on thin fucking ice!🎶

Kayla : 🎶 Santa Claus is calling you out! 🎶

Kayla : is stabbing someone immortal?

Ashley : not if they consent to it

Kate : depends on who you’re stabbing

Léa : YES?!?