Obituaries

Mrs. Betty Miller Jordan, age 78, died Monday, January 12

Mrs. Betty Miller Jordan, age 78, of Somers Road, Hamptonville died Monday, January 12, 2009 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

A graveside service will be held Thursday at 2:00 p.m., January 15, 2009 at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Mr. Rodney Buff officiating.  The family will receive friends at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Thursday from 12 until 1 prior to the service.

Mrs. Jordan was born July 18, 1930 in Ashe County to Charlie and Mollie Wyatt Miller. 

Her husband, James Jordan preceded her in death.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

On line condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com.

 

 

Mrs. Mary Carole Driscoll Hersey, age 86, died Monday, January 12

Mrs. Mary Carole Driscoll Hersey, age 86, widow of Paul Freeland Hersey, of High Point, formerly of Wilkes County, died Monday, January 12, 2009 at Pennybyrn at Maryfield. Mrs. Hersey was born November 19, 1923 in Essex County, Massachusetts to Bartholomew and Marion Ryan Driscoll. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church.

            Surviving are three sons, P. Michael Hersey and wife Beverly of North Wilkesboro, Bart Hersey and wife Jan of Wilton, Maine, John Hersey of Fountain Hills, Arizona; and one daughter, Carole Hersey-Bergeron of East Haddam, Connecticut.

            Memorial services will be private.

 

 

Mr. C. A. Burchette, Jr., age 75, died Monday, January 12

Mr. C. A. Burchette, Jr., age 75, of S. Lomax Road, Ronda died Monday, January 12, 2009 at Craven Regional Medical Center in New Bern.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 15, at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Smith, Rev. Kenneth Jordan, and Mr. Quincy Myers officiating.  The body will be placed in the church at 1:30.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  The family will receive at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 Wednesday night.

Mr. Burchette was born in Wilkes County, December 6, 1933, to Clyde Augustus Burchette, Sr. and Nania Crater Burchette.  He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon, Sunday school teacher, and held many other offices at the church.  Mr. Burchette was a sergeant in the US

Army for two years and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War.   Mr. Burchette was the owner and president of Associated Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Mr. Burchette is survived by his wife, Maye Oliver Burchette of the home; two sons, David Burchette and wife, Janice and Tim Burchette and wife, Barbara all of Ronda; one sister, Pauline B. Jones and husband, Lt. Col. James W. Jones of Pinnacle; five grandchildren, Lauren Burchette, Abby Burchette both of Ronda, Chris Alexander of Roaring River, Sally Razack of Huntersville, and Jesse Alexander of Ronda.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Macedonia Baptist Church Building Fund, C/O Mr. Doug Poplin, 594 Austin Little Mtn. Road, Ronda, NC  28670.

 

 

 

Mr. William Thomas Cothern, age 69, died Monday, January 12

Mr. William Thomas Cothern, age 69, of Otis Brown Drive, North Wilkesboro died Monday, January 12, 2009 at Villages of Wilkes Skilled Care.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 14 at 2:00 p.m. at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Brown officiating.  Burial will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park.

Mr. Cothern was born in Wilkes County, April 18, 1939, to Thomas and Pearl Grimes Cothern.  He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. 

In addition to his parents, Mr. Cothern was preceded in death by a son, James Lloyd Cothern, a sister, Emma Woodie; and a brother, J. D. Cothern.

Mr. Cothern is survived by his wife, Carol Dene Shew Cothern of the home; one daughter, Melissa A. Cothern of the home; one son, John T. Cothern of the home; two brothers, Junior Cothern of Ronda and Harold Cothern of North Wilkesboro; two step sisters, Helen Dowell of Roaring River and Wanda Spicer of Ronda; two step brothers, James Morrison of North Wilkesboro and Rex Morrison.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com.  

 

 

 

Mr. Leon Crabb, age 36, died Friday, January 9

 

Mr. Leon Crabb, age 36, of Stanley Avenue, Millers Creek died Friday, January 9, 2009 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at Crossfire United Methodist Church. 

Mr. Crabb was born April 11, 1972 in Surry County.  He was a member of Crossfire United Methodist Church. 

He is survived by: his wife, Kimberly Frachey Crabb of Millers Creek; his parents,  Royal and Shirley Wiles of Traphill; two sisters,  Shirley Denise Wiles and Chuck Johnson of Hamptonville, Wendy Dawn Lundy and Troy Moser of State Road.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 243 Oakwoods Road, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

On line condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com.

 

 

Mr. Julius S. Pardue, Jr., age 79, died Saturday, January 10

Mr. Julius S. Pardue, Jr., better known as J. S., age 79, of W. O. Blackburn Road, Roaring River died Saturday, January 10, 2009.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Antioch Baptist Church at Roaring River with Rev. Ken Pardue and Rev. Wesley Nelson officiating.  Burial was in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Clingman.

Mr. Pardue was born June 12, 1929 in Wilkes County to Julius and Drusey Bell Wiles Pardue, Sr.  Before retiring, he worked for Buster Brown and was a member of Oak Forest Baptist Church.

A daughter, Margie Lee Wright; six sisters, Syble Cheek, Minnie Eller, Myrtle Harris, Gertie Lee Luffman, Emmie Couch, Helen Minton; two brothers, Wilson Pardue and Archie Pardue preceded him in death.

He is survived by: his wife, Mary Elizabeth Miller Pardue of the home; two daughters, Karen Wooten of Hickory, Diane Baldwin of Roaring River; one son, Julius Pardue, III of North Wilkesboro; one sister, Kate Eller of Columbus, OH; one brother, Bill Pardue of Pleasant Hill of Elkin; grandchildren, David, Mark, Shane, Benji, Melissa, John, Leigh Ann, Kathy, Michael, Dustin, Sophia; great-grandchildren, Justin, Josh, Genesis, Ryan, Kayla, Kathlyn, Kember, Logan, Jacob, Joe and Nathan.

On line condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com.

 

 

Mr. Thomas Paul Szekely, age 51, died Friday, January 9

Mr. Thomas Paul Szekely, age 51, of Allison Lane, North Wilkesboro, died Friday, January 9, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Szekely was born May 22, 1957 in Warren, Ohio to James and Erma White Szekely Sr. He was a US Navy Veteran. Mr. Szekely was preceded in death by his parents, four infant siblings, and a brother, James Szekely Jr.

            Surviving are one son, Nicholas Szekely of North Wilkesboro; two daughters, Stacie Szekely, Kristyna Szekely both of North Wilkesboro; three brothers, Russell Szekely of Wilkesboro, Richard Szekely of Rayne, Louisiana, Julius Szekely of Crowley, Louisiana; three sisters, Janet Johnson of Wilkesboro, Linda Burrell of Panama City, Florida, Debbie Long of Masolin, Ohio; one grandson, Nicholas Szekely Jr. and two step grandchildren, Michael Stanley, Brandon Stanley; fifteen nieces and nephews.

            Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Miller Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dean Rector and the Rev. Tim Church officiating. Burial with military rites by VFW Post 1142 followed in Sheets Family Cemetery in Laurel Springs. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 5950 Fairview Road, Suite 550, Charlotte, NC 28210.

            Pallbearers were Chris Wyatt, Michael Wyatt, Rick Johnson, Michael Buttrick, Robbie Buttrick, and Chris Clonch.

 

 

Mrs. Debbie Jean Roberts, age 48, died Friday, January 9

Mrs. Debbie Jean Roberts, age 48, wife of Dale Roberts, of Warsaw, Indiana, formerly of Wilkes County, died Friday, January 9, 2009 at her home. Mrs. Roberts was born October 28, 1960 in Wilkes County to Shirley Vannoy.

            Surviving are her husband of the home; two sons, Timothy Cockerham of Warsaw, Indiana, David Cockerham of Winston Salem; her mother, Shirley Vannoy of North Wilkesboro; two step children, Elizabeth Roberts of Warsaw, Indiana, Dale S. Roberts of Winston Salem; two brothers, John Vannoy Jr., Christopher Vannoy both of North Wilkesboro; and two grandchildren, Marissa Roberts, Page Roberts both of Yadkinville.

            Funeral services were held Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Miller Funeral Chapel with the Pastor Mark Barlow officiating. Burial followed in Gordon Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted.

 

 

 

Ms. Barbara Jean Younce, age 56, died Saturday, January 10

Ms. Barbara Jean Younce, age 56, of Suncrest Orchard Road, North Wilkesboro, died Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Ms. Younce was born May 26, 1952 in  Johnson County, Tennessee to Willie Ellis and Gertie Ethel Fletcher Younce. She was a member of Cherry Grove Baptist Church. Ms. Younce was preceded in death by a brother, James Dallas Younce and a sister, Ella Mae Curtis.

            Surviving are five brothers, Carroll Younce and wife Mitzi of State Road, Charles Junior Younce and wife Helen of Wilkesboro, Billy Ray Younce, Bobby Joe Younce both of Millers Creek, Kenneth Younce of Moravian Falls; five sisters, Dorothy Mason and husband A.J. of Wilkesboro, Thelma Malone and husband Clarence of Union Grove, Wilma Gay and husband Gene of Port Huron, Michigan, Joyce Barr of Conover, Sue Smithey and husband Johnny of Wilkesboro.

            Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Miller Funeral Chapel with the Pastor Philip E. Moore officiating. Burial will be private. Flowers will be accepted.

 

 

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Mayse Gilreath, age 70, died Thursday, January 8

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Mayse Gilreath, age 70 of Cartpath Road, North Wilkesboro died Thursday, January 8, 2009 at her home.

Funeral services were held Sunday, January 11, 2009 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Absher officiating.  Burial was at Scenic Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Gilreath was born July 8, 1938 in Paintsville, KY to Andy and Gorie Newsome Mayse. 

She is survived by: her husband, William Hillery Gilreath, Sr. of the home; two daughters, Pam Gilreath, Betty Fruchtenicht both of North Wilkesboro; three sons, William Hillery Gilreath, Jr. of North Wilkesboro, Philip Gilreath of St. Cloud, FL, Scott Gilreath and wife, Debra of Wilkesboro; one sister, Genene McPherson and husband, Gary of MD; two brothers, Tavis Mayse and wife, Ethel of MD, Tivis Mayse and wife, Gail of MD; ten grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

On line condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com

 

 

 

Mrs. Bleeka Mae Phillips Walsh, age 83, died Saturday, January 10

Mrs. Bleeka Mae Phillips Walsh, age 83, of Dogwood Drive, Wilkesboro died Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.

A graveside service was held Tuesday, January 13, 2009 at Scenic Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Homer Greene officiating. 

Mrs. Walsh was born November 16, 1925 in Wilkes County to Fred and Grace Smithey Phillips.  She was a homemaker and a member of Cub Creek Baptist Church. 

Her husband, James Mastin Walsh and two stepsons, Ronald Walsh and C. G. Walsh preceded her in death.

She is survived by: one daughter, Sandra Nelson and husband, Romey of Murrells Inlet, SC; three sons, Steve Riddle of Elkton, MD, Nick Riddle and wife, Donna of Wilkesboro, James M. Walsh, Jr. of Millers Creek; one brother,  Britt Phillips; 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and eight great, great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cub Creek Baptist Church, P O Box 86, Wilkesboro, NC 28697

The family would like to give special thanks to Amie Price, a great-granddaughter, who provided special care.

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

On line condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com.

 

 

 

Mrs. Nancy Carolyn Poole Church, age 58, died Friday, January 9

Mrs. Nancy Carolyn Poole Church, age 58, of Meadowbrook Lane, Millers Creek died Friday, January 9, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services were held Monday, January 12, 2009 at Millers Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Shannon Critcher, Rev. Jim Gore and Rev. Johnny Huffman officiating.  A graveside service was held Tuesday at New Haven Church Cemetery in Sparta. 

Mrs. Church was born March 23, 1950 in Ashe County to Omar S. and Marion Cook Poole.  She was a waitress at The Carousel and was a member of Millers Creek Baptist Church.

She is survived by: her husband, Gale Alan Church of the home; one daughter, Dena Anne Bauguess and husband, Terry of North Wilkesboro; one son,      Michael Alan Church and wife, Karyn of Millers Creek; one sister,   Sandra Cardwell  and husband, Steve of Millers Creek; three brothers, Michael Poole of Sparta, David Poole and wife, Janet of Evansville, IN, Keith Poole of Sparta; four grandchildren, Zackery James-Alan Church, Madelyn Hope Church, Danielle Nicole Addington and John  Allan Bauguess.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Millers Creek Christian School, P O Box 559, Millers Creek, NC 28651 or to New Haven Church Cemetery Fund, P O Box 559, Millers Creek, NC 28651.

On line condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com.

 

 

 

Mrs. Carrie Beatrice Stone Foster, age 97, died Thursday, January 8

Mrs. Carrie Beatrice Stone Foster, age 97, of Sparta Road, North Wilkesboro died Thursday, January 8, 2009 at her home.

Funeral services were held January 11, 2009 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel.  Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park. 

Mrs. Foster was born May 23, 1911 in Wilkes County to John and Mary Lou Forester Stone.  She was a member of Baptist Home Baptist Church.

Her husband, Quincy David Foster; a daughter, Marlene Foster and a son, Lee Foster preceded her in death.

She is survived by: three daughters, Betty Huffman and husband, Herman, Nancy Pardue, Pat Handy and husband, Carl all of North Wilkesboro; two sons, Charles Foster and wife, Joyce, Clyde Foster all of North Wilkesboro; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the donor's choice.

On line condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com.

 

 

Rose Marie Brocato Phillips, age 67, died Tuesday, January  6

Rose Marie Brocato Phillips, 67 of Gentry Street, North Wilkesboro, died Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at her home.  She was born March 21, 1941 in Baltimore, MD to Vincent and Mary Ross Brocato.  She was a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church.  Her husband, Edward Charles Phillips, her parents, and one sister, Dora Kincaid, preceded her in death.

                Survivors include: four daughters, Betty Jo Cleary of North Wilkesboro, Barbara Sparr of Kingsville, MD, Brenda Haberman of Euless, TX, Belinda Ruble of Palmdale, CA; two sisters, Josephine Brady and Mary Dixon, both of Baltimore, MD; 12 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren.

                Memorial services will be private. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Greensboro Office, 4-A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro, NC 27407.

                Notes of sympathy may be e-mailed to the Phillips Family at www.adamsfunerals.com.

                Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes served the Phillips Family.

 

 

 

Glenda Clara Wyatt Hart, age 62, died Monday, January 5

Glenda Clara Wyatt Hart, 62, of Mertie Road, Millers Creek, died Monday, January 5, 2009 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born October 13, 1946 in Wilkes County to Archie and Julia Cleary Wyatt. She was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include: her husband, Rev. Kermit Hart of the home; one daughter, April Cockerham of Archdale; five sons, Mike Hart, Jeff Hart, Allen Hart, Gregory Hart all of Millers Creek, Jerry Hart of Archdale; one sister, Gladys Roberts of Millers Creek; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren.

                Funeral services were held Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes Chapel with Rev. Boyce Cleary, Rev. Jack Minton, Pastor Jim Belcher officiating.  Burial followed in Old Reddies River Cemetery. 

                Notes of sympathy may be emailed to the Hart Family at www.adamsfunerals.com.

                Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes served the Hart Family.

 

 

 

Mrs. Mary Jo Stout Lovette, age 63, died at her home

Mrs. Mary Jo Stout Lovette, age 63, widow of Johnny "Mack" Lovette, of Baileyton Road, Greenville, Tennessee, formerly of Wilkes County, died at her home. Mrs. Lovette was born December 24, 1945 in Meadowview, Virginia to John and Nannie Wilson Stout. She was a member of Peace Haven Baptist Church. Mrs. Lovette was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Abigail Stout.

            Surviving are a daughter, Jeanine Lovette Childress and husband Joey of Hays; her mother, Nannie Wilson Stout of Lenoir; two grandchildren, Kelly Childress, Sierra Childress; four brothers, Norman Stout, Roger Stout both of Lenoir, D.L. Stout and wife Kay of Abingdon, Virginia, Johnny Stout Jr. and wife Carol of Lawton, Oklahoma; two sisters, Edna Stout of Bristol, Tennessee, Barbara Tiller of Knoxville, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews. 

            Funeral services were held Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Miller Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Leon Church and the Rev. Bobby Trott officiating. Burial followed in Scenic Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be accepted.