OBITUARIES

 

Mr. Robert Lee Bauguess, Jr., age 27, died Tuesday, December 31, 2002

Mr. Robert Lee Bauguess, Jr., age 27, of Gilliam Road, North Wilkesboro, died Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Bauguess was born April 25, 1975 in Wilkes County to Robert Lee Bauguess, Sr. and Shelia Carson Walsh. Surviving are one son, Tyler Hayes Bauguess of Carboro; his father of North Wilkesboro; his mother of Purlear; four sisters, April Nicole Huffman of Purlear, Kimberly Lynn Pardue of Hays, Karen Prevette of Tennessee, Marguerite Tysor of Purlear; paternal grandfather, Claude Terry Bauguess of Lenoir; paternal grandmother, Mary Lou Shumate of Hays. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 2 at Miller Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Howard Laney officiating. Memorials may be made to the Tyler Hayes Bauguess Fund, c/o BB&T, Attention: Mike Reed, 901 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Miller Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Mr. Junior Minton, age 78, died Wednesday, January 1, 2003

Mr. Junior Minton, age 78, of J Street, North Wilkesboro, died Wednesday, January 1, 2003 at his home. Mr. Minton was born October 2, 1924 in Wilkes County to Cane and Mertie South Minton. He was retired from Phillips Tire Co. Surviving are three sons, Kenneth Houston Minton of North Wilkesboro, Frank Minton of Moravian Falls, David Minton of Granite Falls; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 4 at Miller Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mike Minton officiating. Burial was in the North Wilkesboro Cemetery. Miller Funeral Service was charge of the arrangements.

 

Mrs. Frances Mugridge Hendrix, age 77, died Thursday, January 2, 2003

Mrs. Frances Mugridge Hendrix, age 77, widow of Howard Hendrix of Applewood Lane, North Wilkesboro, died Thursday, January 2, 2003 at her home. Mrs. Hendrix was born February 20, 1925 in Littlehampton, United Kingdom to John Caleb and Emily Legget Mugridge. She was a veteran of the British Army and served during World War II and came to the United States in 1946. Surviving are two sons, John Hendrix of North Wilkesboro, Wayne Hendrix of Millers Creek; three daughters, Alison Blevins of Millers Creek, Gail Laws, Carol Davis, both of North Wilkesboro; two sisters, Alison Oaks, Betty Smithson both of the United Kingdom; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held Saturday, January 4 at Miller Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dean Rector officiating. Memorials may be made to Frances M. Hendrix Scholarship Fund, c/o John Q. Myers, Yadkin Valley Bank & Trust Company, Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697 or to Hospice of Wilkes, 1907 West Park Drive, North Wilkesboro, N.C. 28659. Miller Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Mr. Thomas Edward Call, age 58, died Friday, January 3, 2003

 

Mr. Thomas Edward Call, age 58, of Bens Mill Road, Wilkesboro, died Friday, January 3, 2003 at Winston-Salem Rehab Nursing Center.

A graveside service was held Sunday, January 5, at Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Ken Pardue officiating.

Mr. Call was born August 29, 1944 in Wilkes County to Gertrude Call.

He is survived by one daughter, Loretta Charlotte Call of Moravian Falls; three sons, Thomas Lee Call of Wilkesboro, Howard Wayne Call, Steven Jason Call, both of North Wilkesboro; two sisters, Tammy Wilson of Charlotte, Rosie Bouchelle of Wilkesboro; two brothers, Bobby Arnold Call, Thornton Eudene Call of Wilkesboro and five grandchildren.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of the service.

 

 

 

Mrs. Lucille Kathryn Reid Marlow, age 76, died Friday, January 3, 2003

 

Mrs. Lucille Kathryn Reid Marlow, age 76, of Eastwood Drive, North Wilkesboro, wife of the late Albert Marlow, died Friday, January 3, 2003 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Funeral services were held Monday, January 6, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with the Bishop A. Theon Johnson and the Elder Tim M. Marlow officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Marlow was born April 8, 1926 in Iredell County to Mack and Lula Reid Rash. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She is survived by two daughters, Sherley Ann Marlow Mastin of Ronda, Kathy Lucille Marlow Johnson of North Wilkesboro; one son, Billy Aldean Marlow of the home; one sister, Rosa Myers of Hamptonville; one brother, Jim Reid of Hamptonville; two half-sisters, Sylvia Rector of Stony Point, Polly All Windham of South Carolina; one half-brother, Mitchell Rash of Statesville; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of the services.

 

Mrs. Alene Godfrey Parlier, age 90, died Thursday, January 2, 2003

Mrs. Alene Godfrey Parlier, age 90, of West Main Street, Williamston, NC, wife of the late George Stuart Parlier, died Thursday, January 2, 2003. A graveside service was held Saturday, January 4, 2003 at Mountain Park Cemetery with Rev. Alfred E. Andrews Jr. officiating. Mrs. Parlier was born January 22, 1912 in Mecklenburg County to Lonnie Lee and Tina Mae Godfrey. She was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Williamston. She is survived by one daughter, Patsy U. Dennis of Williamston; one brother, Leighton Godfrey of Lenoir; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Memorial Baptist Church, 109 Church Street, Williamston, NC 27892. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of the services.

 

Mrs. Rosa Lee Petty, Age 74, died Friday, January 3, 2003

Mrs. Rosa Lee Petty, Age 74, widow of Nathaniel Petty of Main Street, North Wilkesboro, died Friday, January 3, 2003 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Petty was born August 24, 1928 in Forsyth County to Samuel and Josephine Parks Goode. She was a member of Parks Grove Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 5, at Parks Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Otis Brown, the Rev. James Barber, and the Rev. Montreal Howell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Miller Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.

 

Mrs. Grace Hayes Lovette, age 89, died Sunday, January 5, 2003

Mrs. Grace Hayes Lovette, age 89, of Victoria Road, Asheville, wife of the late John Henry Lovette, died Sunday, January 5, 2003 at Magnolia Health Care in Asheville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 2:00 p.m., January 8, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with the Rev. Howard Laney officiating. Burial will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Lovette was born January 5, 1914 in Wilkes County to Robert Lee and Maudie E. Baugess Hayes. She was welcomed into the Oteen Baptist Church in 1985. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Jo Lovette of Asheville; one son, Robert Lee Lovette of Asheville; one sister, Bernice Thompson of North Wilkesboro; ten grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. The family will receive friends at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Mrs. Ruth Ann Lackey Harrold, age 66, died Saturday, January 4, 2003

Mrs. Ruth Ann Lackey Harrold, age 66, of Bar-Mill Road, Millers Creek, died Saturday, January 4, 2003 at the home of her daughter. A memorial service will be held Wednesday 11:00 a.m., January 8, 2003, in Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with the Rev. Paul M. Hugger officiating. Mrs. Harrold was born March 13, 1936 in Wilkes County to Horace and Ethel Brock Lackey. She was Manager of the Alleghany Lodge of New River Behavioral Health Care. Mrs. Harrold was a member of Bethel Branch Church of Christ. She is survived by three daughters, Sheila Yale of Millers Creek, Patricia Handy, Sherry Mabry, both of North Wilkesboro; one son, Darrell Gene Harrold of Millers Creek; one sister, Karen Haney of North Wilkesboro; one brother, Paul Lackey of Taylorsville; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wilkes, 1907 West Park Drive, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Wilkes Habitat for Humanity, 910 C. Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Mrs. Clelia May Bare Johnson, Age 97, died Sunday, December 29, 2002

Mrs. Clelia May Bare Johnson, Age 97, widow of Jesse E. Bare and Baxter Johnson, of Walshtown Road, Boomer, died Sunday, December 29, 2002 at Villages of Wilkes Skilled Care. Mrs. Johnson was born October 30, 1905 in Wilkes County to Tom and Ider Church Faw. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons; Fred Bare of Wilkesboro, Carl Bare, Raymond Bare, both of Boomer; eight daughters; Dettie Holder, Pansy Walsh, Shirley Bentley, all of Boomer, Dessie Mae Morgan, Rosa Lee Morgan, both of Stanfield, Mary Magdalene Kilby of Moravian Falls, Wanda Geraldine Bare of Greensboro, Brenda Puckett of Wilkesboro; one brother, Carl Faw of North Wilkesboro; two sisters, Evazelle Eller of Millers Creek, Isabelle Dyer of North Wilkesboro; thirty-nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 1, 2003 at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard Owings and the Rev. Fellman Cheek officiating. Burial was in the Calvary Baptist Church cemetery. Miller Funeral Service was charge of arrangements.

 

 

Mr. Marcus Lee Prevette, Age 35, died Monday, January 6, 2003

Mr. Marcus Lee Prevette, age 35, of Byrd Road, Roaring River, died Monday, January 6, 2003 at his home. Mr. Prevette was born March 4, 1967 in Wilkes County to Leo Prevette and Joan Waddell Poplin. He was a member of Rachel Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to his parents, both of Roaring River, are one brother, Gary Scott Prevette of Roaring River; two sisters, Jeannie Cahill of Elkin, Tina Baker of North Wilkesboro; one half-brother, Mickey Lewis of Boone; one half-sister, Ginger Watson of Boone; two step-sisters, Amanda Sizemore of Winston-Salem, Tina Jennings of Elkin; paternal grandmother, Sallie Prevette of Roaring River; maternal grandmother, Lenona Waddell of North Wilkesboro. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 9 at Rachel Baptist Church with the Rev. Lester Carson and the Rev. Leon Mikles officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 

 

 

Mrs. Gradie Rhoda Souther, age 79, died Tuesday, January 7, 2003

Mrs. Gradie Rhoda Souther, age 79, wife of Dewitt Warren Souther of Souther Road, Wilkesboro, died Tuesday, January 7 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Souther was born October 14, 1923 in Wilkes County to John N. and Iduma Hayes Hendren. She was a member of Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church. Surviving in addition to her husband are two sons, Roland Souther of North Wilkesboro, Earl Souther of Wilkesboro; one daughter, Sheila Minton of North Wilkesboro; one brother, Glenn O. Hendren of Greensboro; two sisters, Eula Marlow of North Wilkesboro, Doris Johnson of Wilkesboro; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 10 at Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church with the Rev. David Wellborn officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will be at Miller Funeral Service from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Thursday night. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church Building Fund, 2446 Fishing Creek Arbor Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 

 

Mr. Haggie William Faw, age 89, died Saturday, January 4, 2003

Mr. Haggie William Faw, age 89, of Millers Creek, died Saturday, January 4, 2003 in Bridgeport, Texas. A graveside service with military rites by Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 1142, will be held today, 2:00 p.m., at Pleasant Home Baptist Church Cemetery in Millers Creek with the Rev. Mike Church officiating. Mr. Faw was born in Wilkes County, September 25, 1913, to Monroe and Naomi Myers Faw. He was a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church. Mr. Faw is survived by one son, Johnnie M. Faw of Springtown, TX; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Mr. Faw served in the US Army during World War II. He was employed at Gaddy Motor Company for 17 years and also at Empire Cadillac-Olds. Mr. Faw also served as assistant coroner for several years. He worked for the Wilkes County Sheriff Department for several years. He developed Green Acres Development in Millers Creek. Mr. Faw was a building contractor before his retirement. He was a member of the North Wilkesboro Masonic Lodge for over 50 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Home Baptist Church, 735 Pleasant Home Church Road, Millers Creek, NC 28651. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.