August 8, 2018
Kelly Michael Black, age 56
Kelly Michael Black, age 56, of Hamptonville, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Wilkes Regional. He was born July 22, 1962 in Salisbury to Donnie A. and Edna Lucille Riley Black. Kelly attended Sweet Home Baptist Church and enjoyed driving race cars. He was preceded in death by his father.
Surviving are his wife, Tonya Felts Black; son, Stephen Michael Black of Statesville; daughter, Stephanie Black of Statesville; step daughters, Makayla Nichols and husband Seth Taylor of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Tymber Felts, Gabriella Lankford and Emily Felts all of Hamptonville; his mother, Edna Lucille Riley of Statesville; brother, John Black and wife Vickie of Hiddenite; sisters, Donna Denning and husband David of Salisbury, Melea Maltba and husband Mike of Kannapolis; and three grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Miller Funeral Chapel with Rev. Chris Meade officiating. The family will receive friends at Miller Funeral Service from 1:00 until 3:00 on Saturday, prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to help with medical expenses. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.millerfuneralservice.com
Andy Shore, 77
Mr. Andy Lee Shore, age 77 of Millers Creek passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at his home.
Funeral service was held August 7, at Pilgrim Baptist Church with Pastor Derek Kilby, Rev. Mike Hamby, Rev. Rex Eldreth and Rev. Billy Shepherd officiating. Entombment with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 Honor Guard was in Mountlawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Shore was born July 21, 1941 in Cabarrus County to Anderson Daley (Andy) Shore and Pauline West Shore. He served in the Army National Guard. His career included employment at Bernhardt Industries, Truck Driver for Lovette Egg, Carolina Mirror, as an owner operator for Crete Carriers and retired from Roadway Trucking with over 2.5 million miles accident free. Mr. Shore was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Shore is survived by his wife of 54 years; Linda Shepherd Shore of the home, a daughter; Jodi Shore and fiancée Richard Roberts of Moravian Falls, two sons; Andy David Shore and wife Tara of Wilkesboro and Zeb Lee Shore of Wilkesboro, two grandchildren; Brett Shore and Ty Russell, two sisters; Sue Phillips of Hickory and Judy Winkler and husband Jerry of New Port Richey, FL and several nieces and nephews.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Donor's Choice. m
William Hulcher, 65
Mr. William Franklin Hulcher, 65, of Wilkesboro, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2018.
William was born on May 30, 1953 in Wilkes County to Charles Butler Hulcher and Adelene Jones Hulcher.
William is preceded in death by his parents.
William is survived by his sons, William Charles Hulcher of the home, Christopher Scott Hamblen of Hillsborough; brother, Charles "Buddy" Hulcher of Wilkesboro; mother of his children, Lynn Kilby Hulcher; grandchildren, Chloe and Levi Hamblen.
The Family conducted a memorial service August 4, at the Mount Lawn Mausoleum in North Wilkesboro.
Pastor Christopher Hamblen will be officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105.
Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes has the honor of serving the Hulcher Family.
Nancy Joyce
Nancy Fulmer Joyce departed this world on August 1st following a courageous three-year battle with plasma cell leukemia. During that fight, she maintained her famous sense of humor, laughing loud and often, never whining about her fate.
Nancy grew up in the Syracuse, NY area. She was a lifelong learner furthering her education and receiving various degrees from Elmira College, Syracuse University, UNC-Chapel Hill, Appalachian State University and UNC-Greensboro where she earned her Doctorate Degree. She worked in the Wilkes County Schools for more than 30 years as a teacher (receiving a "Teacher of the Year" award), psychologist, administrator, and school principal (receiving a "Principal of the Year" award). After a short hiatus, she hung out her shingle and practiced psychology. Her focus throughout her career was on "the child", whose cause she always championed.
She was active in the community, served on various boards, volunteered at Hospice, and was a member and past president of the North Wilkesboro Rotary Club. She was a faithful member of St. John's Catholic Church and taught Sunday School and served as a lector for many years. During her illness, in the comfort of her sunroom, she was grateful to share religious thoughts, while drinking Irish tea, with Sister Janis McQuade, SSJ. She played bridge, drank wine and giggled with her buds to the end.
Mostly, she loved her family- husband Dennis, sons Pat and Sean, her sisters, brothers and all other kith and kin. But she was wildly, deliriously happy to spend time with her beloved grandchildren, Connor, Ansley, and Emmett- Pat and Nikki's brood. It is beyond a shadow of any reasonable doubt, Pat can attest, that she treated her grandkids far better, nicer, kinder and gentler than she did her own sons ("poor babies") and her wonderful husband.
A Mass of Christian Burial was August 6th with Father John Hanic presiding. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a gift to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in honor of Nancy F. Joyce, P.O. Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090-8018. Their website is: www.lls.org
Brenda Johnson 63
Mrs. Brenda Lee Church Johnson age 63 of Purlear, passed away Wednesday, August 1st, 2018 at her home.
Funeral services were held August 3rd, at Pilgrim Baptist Church with Pastor Derek Kilby and Rev. Scott Church officiating. Burialwasin the church cemetery.
Mrs. Johnson was born June 2, 1955 in Wilkes County to R.G. and Nellie Church. She was retired from Dr. Michael Blackwell's office. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her father; R.G. Church.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband; Randy Johnson of the home, a daughter; Melonie Kilby and husband Derek of Purlear, her mother and stepfather; Nellie Church Parsons and husband Buck Parsons of Wilkesboro, a granddaughter; Aerobella Rayne Kilby of Purlear, a sister; Angela Church Cook and husband Vance of Mooresville, a brother; Barry Church of Ferguson, father-in-law; Howard Johnson and sister-in-law Pat Farrington.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ALS Association Gift Processing Center PO Box 37022, Boone IA 50037 or Pilgrim Baptist Church PO Box 1517 Millers Creek, NC 28651.
Robert Bumgarner, 80
Robert Taft Bumgarner, age 80, of Wilkesboro, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, surrounded by his family.
Born November 4, 1937, Bob was the beloved son of the late David Taft Bumgarner and Margaret Cloninger Bumgarner of Lenoir; husband of Pinkie Bumgarner of Wilkesboro; father of Mark D. (Aimee) Bumgarner of Weaverville and Tracy N. Bumgarner of Lenoir, step-father of Robin M. Metz of Wilkesboro and brother of Betty B. (Bill) Williams of Lenoir. He is survived also by five grandchildren: Sara H. Huskins, Matthew R. Huskins, Kathryn M. Bumgarner, Andrew B. Bumgarner and Benjamin D. Bumgarner; two step-grandsons, Chandler B. Metz and Quinton D. Metz; a niece and nephew, a great-niece, and many special friends.
A memorial service celebrating Bob's life will be held at 1:30pm on August 11, at the First United Methodist Church of North Wilkesboro, located at 401 6th Street, with Dr. Tim Roberts and Reverend Ted Henry presiding. Friends may visit with the family after the service in the church's Family Life Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of North Wilkesboro PO Box 1145 North Wilkesboro, NC 28697.
Dinah Brady, 54
Dinah Kay Brady, age 54, of Hays, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born September 2, 1963 in Wilkes County to Ralph and Flossie Stanley Prevette. Mrs. Brady was preceded in death by her parents.
Surviving are her sons, Ty Brady and fiancée Melinda Pruitt of Millers Creek, Michael Church and wife Ella of Hays; grandchildren, Diamon and Layken Church, ghrandchildren Austin Gilbert and Collin Gilbert
Funeral service was held August 4, at Miller Funeral Chapel. Burial followed in New Light # 1 Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted.
Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Allen (Buster) Bailey
Allen (Buster) Bailey, son of the late Robert and Addie Bailey, was born January 20, 1952 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Buster graduated from Wilkes Central High School, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. He attended Wilkes Community College. He served four years in the United States Navy and retired from the United States National Guard after twenty-one years. Buster was employed at Lowes Distribution Plant in Statesville, North Carolina. He was a member of Union Grove Baptist Church where he served on the Trustee and Finance Committees. He also served on the Usher Board and was a faithful member of the Missionary Board.
He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate of thirty-two years; Lorraine W. Bailey, as well as two brothers, Robert Bailey (Jewell) of Statesville, William M. Bailey of Winston Salem; five sisters, Barbara B. Armstrong of Boonville, Addie Cockeran of North Wilkesboro, Tenia B. Potts (John) of Charlotte, Cathy Martin (Nelson) of North Wilkesboro and Sandra Bailey of North Wilkesboro; two sisters-in-law, Della Coles (C.L.) of Reston, Virginia and Tola Bailey of North Wilkesboro; brother-in-law, Ray Walker (Kay) of Roaring River. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Doug Bailey and Harold Dean Bailey; two brothers-in-law, Paul Cockeran and Bill Armstrong; and three sisters-in-law, Pearl Bailey, Marcia J. Bailey and Greta Bailey.
Funeral service was held August 4, at Union Grove Baptist Church on Old 60 with Rev. Brent Bailey, Rev. Casey Walker, Rev. John A. Speaks and Rev. Karl Payne officiating. Burial with full military honors followed in the Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted.
Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Mike Church 58
Mr. Mike Church Sr., 58 of Roaring River, passed away on July 29, 2018.
Mike was born on February 22, 1960 in Baltimore Maryland to Will Newton Church and Alice Francis Mitchell Church.
Mike is preceded in death by his, wife, Josephine Julie Palmer Church; parents, Will and Alice Church; brother, Dennis Lee Church; sister, Darlene Church Bowman.
Mike is survived by his sons, Michael Church and wife, Amanda of Asheboro, Joseph Church of Roaring River; daughter, Athena Noblitt of North Wilkesboro; five sisters, Judy Mathis and husband Dean of Texas, Dale Garris and husband Bobby of Hays, Nova Owsley and husband Ed of Tennessee, Debbie Royal and husband, Alan of Elkin, Violet Wolf also ofElkin; brother, Will Church and wife, Marla of Roaring River; five grandchildren, Destiney Cox, Greylyn Cox, Christian Church, Camry Church and Candice Church.
A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes, P.O. Box 396 Mo.Falls, NC 28654.
Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes has the honor of serving the Church Family
Edward Bowers, 87
Edward Bowers, age 87, of Hays, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at his home. Edward was born May 23, 1931 in Wilkes County to William and Augusta Spicer Bowers. He graduated from Appalachian Teachers College. He was also a dedicated member of Bethel Baptist Church and a Sunday School Teacher. Edward enjoyed working outdoors, loved basketball and baseball. Mr. Bowers was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Virginia Louise Rhodes Bowers; Sister, Anna Lou Gambill and brothers, Claude Bowers, Ralph Bowers, Walter Bowers and George Bowers.
Surviving are his daughter, Sharon Alexander and husband Chuck of Taylorsville; son, Michael Bowers and wife Kendra of Kernersville; grandchildren, Bobby Alexander and Connor Alexander both of Taylorsville, Ethan Bowers, Kenly Bowers, and Kalen Bowers all of Kernersville; and sister, Pauline Wooten and husband Sanford of Yadkinville.
Funeral service was held August 1, at Bethel Baptist Church with Pastor Donnie Shumate officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, PO Box 379, Hays, NC 28635.
Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Doris Hollar, 87
Mrs. Doris Blevins Hollar, age 87 of Murrells Inlet, SC, formally of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Hope Arbor Assisted Living in Murrells Inlet.
Funeral services were held August 4, at Baptist Home Baptist Church with Rev. David Jones and Rev. Sherrill Wellborn officiating. Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park.
Mrs. Hollar was born February 21, 1931 in Wilkes County to William Hannon Minton and Alma Delaney Higgins Minton. She was a homemaker and a member of Baptist Home Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Hillary Blevins.
Mrs. Hollar is survived by a daughter; Cathy Blevins Ellis and husband Tommy of Fancy Gap, VA, two sons; Ricky D. Blevins and wife Lisa of Murrells Inlet SC and Timothy C. Blevins and wife Michele of Holly Springs NC, four grandchildren; Jennifer E. Greene, Jerry T. Ellis, Mackenzie Finch and Michele Turner, four great grandchildren; Hope G. Farmer, Bowen Greene, Hailee Ellis and Cooper Ellis, a great-great grandchild; Maximus Farmer, a sister; Georgia Wyatt of North Wilkesboro and a brother; Max Minton of Wilkesboro.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association Western Carolina Chapter 4600 Park Road, Suite 250 Charlotte, NC 28209.
Irene Johnson, 86
Mrs. Irene Bauguess Johnson, age 86 of Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services were held August 4, at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Duncan and Rev. Bud Shepherd officiating. Burial was in Scenic Memorial Gardens. .
Mrs. Johnson was born October 6, 1931 in Wilkes County to Thomas Sherman Bauguess and Mattie Jane Spicer Bauguess.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by four sisters; Nancy Shepherd of North Wilkesboro, Ruby Faulk of Winston Salem, Nell Deacon of Ferguson and Rose Mary Hoffay of High Point, a brother; James Clinton Bauguess of Traphill and three grandchildren.
Donald Warfield, 80
Mr. Donald Eugene Warfield, age 80 of Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018 at his home.
Funeral services were held August 3rd, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Charles Edwards officiating. Burial with Funeral Honors by Marine Corps League Brushy Mtn. Detachment 1187 were in Scenic Memorial Gardens. Donald was born August 22, 1937 in Baltimore, MD to Carroll and Mildred Sibley Warfield. He was a retired truck driver with Batesville Casket Company and was a member of Fishing Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Warfield was a Sargeant in the United States Marines, having served at the end of the Korean War. Since his tour in the Marines, he was a member of the Brushy Mountain Marine Corps League Detachment 1187 where he served as the Pay Master.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Agnes MaryLee Call Warfield.
He is survived by three daughters; Dana Sublett and husband Robert of Oakland, MD, Donna Kidwell of Wilkesboro and Dina Koveski of Spotsylvania, VA, two sons; Donald Warfield and wife Lisa, and Dale Warfield and wife Bonnie, all of Arbutus, MD, twelve grandchildren; Jeanne Nichols, Jason Izzett, Jayme Daniell, Kevin Cavey, Rebecca Warfield, Elizabeth Warfield, Dale A. Warfield, Derrick Warfield, Donald Warfield, II, Dale Marie Brown, Katy Koveski and Taylor Koveski, ten great grandchildren; Madalyn Nichols, Molly Nichols, Matthew Nichols, Colin Cavey, Piper Cavey, Reese Warfield, Lydia Warfield, Eliza Brown, Madison Warfield and Adalyn Warfield, a stepdaughter; Mary Jane Lagtis and husband Jim of MD and a stepson; Johnny Call of Wilkesboro.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Marine Corps League Brushy Mtn. Detachment 1187 343 Parsonsville Road, Purlear NC 28665.
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