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A not so permanent
wave... See Welborn, page 6A
Attack against one is an
attack against all See Earl Cox, Page 6A
Next week Hiding in plain sight:
Murder at the Jumpingoff Place continues
Out of the ashes: the creation of The Record Park (Note: this column is a con-
tinuation of the story of my 20
years at The Record and
Thursday Printing.)
By JERRY LANKFORD
Record Editor
The former offices of The
Record and Thursday Printing
were destroyed by fire on March
4, 2004.
We began work to salvage
our paper the next day
There were many offers of
help. Those offers came from
John Hubbard of the Journal-
Patriot, Rebel Good at The
Tribune in Elkin, the Winston-
Salem Journal, Bob Brown with
WKBC Radio, and many, many
others.
Luck was with us.
Most of our computers and
data bases were OK. Ken had
recently acquired the building at
911 Main Street in North
Wilkesboro. And, within a cou-
ple of days, we were basically
back up and running.
We didn't miss a single edi-
tion of The Record. Everyone
who worked for this business, I
believe, was proud of that. I
know I was.
Still, it was a sad state of
affairs to have to return to the
old burned out shell of the old
place. But a strange, prophetic
occurrence got the attention of
Ken and me one morning, not
too long after the fire. A sun-
flower had sprouted up with its
bright yellow colors near Ken's
old desk - he used to eat a lot of
sunflower seeds back in the day.
See Lankford, page 7A
Businessman
J.C. Faw dies Well known Wilkes businessman J.C.
Faw died Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019.
(See obituary on page 4A)
Mr. Faw
began his entre-
p r e n e u r i a l
career in the
early 1950's
when he
acquired his
first grocery
store in North
W i l k e s b o r o .
Between the
early 1950's and
1983, his prin-
The life of Lucy Combs
J.C. Faw cipal efforts
were directed
toward the development and operations of
Lowe's Food Stores, Inc. When Lowe's
food Stores was sold to Merchant's
Distributors, Inc. in 1983, it had grown to
a chain of 75 grocery stores, 25 conven-
ience stores and 12 restaurants doing an
annual sales volume of approximately
Lucy Combs stands on her property and looks back on her old life. Record photo by Larry Griffin
The conclusion of a series $250 million. Part of Lowe's Foods'
growth resulted from Mr. Faw developing
the real estate and constructing strip shop-
ping centers in certain market areas locat-
ed in North Carolina and southern
Virginia, for a number of the stores in
which Lowe's operated.
In the late 1970's and early 1980's, Mr.
Faw and a business partner built and oper-
ated a chain of 11 very successful Hardees
franchise restaurants. These restaurants
were sold back to Hardees when Mr. Faw
and his business partner started the
Bojangle's Restaurant chain. Although he
sold his interest in the original Bojangle's
company in the 1980's, he still owned
three Bojangle's franchises. Other fran-
See Faw, page 3A
By LARRY J. GRIFFIN
Special Reporter for The Record
Nobody probably don't believe my story; but if you live it,
you'd know what I'm saying…
— From the Diary of Lucy Combs
The diary of Lucy Combs fills the pages of a portion of
two composition notebooks.
Its organizing principle is a combination of assiduously
adhering to a chronological sequence and abruptly lapsing
into a "Gertrude Stein-like" stream-of-consciousness
approach. The descriptions and depictions are uncommonly
candid and the language unvarnished.
Spanning across five-decades, the pages detail the "fits
and starts" of her 10-year search for younger son, Jeff, set
against a backdrop comprised of 35 years of criminal abuse
and unconscionable neglect suffered at the hands of her late
husband, Jerry Combs, Sr.
The biographic narrative is, at times, unrelentingly direct
and then-suddenly-philosophic. But nowhere does the author
permit Stygian self-pity to find expression within the lined
pages. Instead, they convey a certain courage born from the
strength of resilience coupled with unwavering determina-
tion.
But the story of Lucy's life is not for the faint-of-heart;
and, she acknowledges that the specifics might seem implau-
sible to some readers.
She has confronted many challenges: from braving both
beatings and bullets for three and a half decades; holding
down two jobs for most of her working life; protecting her
boys from an abusive, alcoholic father; supporting two incar-
cerated sons as best she could; enduring the unimaginable-
the loss of a child-to searching for her missing boy over the
last decade, with, what she describes as little support from
local law enforcement. Yet, there are still challenges to face-
See Combs, page 3A
School Construction Bond forum held in Wilkes on Friday Members of the Wilkes County Board of
Commissioners and Board of Education
joined state House Speaker Tim Moore (R-
Cleveland) and local Rep. Jeffrey Elmore (R-
Wilkes) at a school bond forum and facilities
tour at Mount Pleasant Elementary School on
Friday.
Wilkes County Board of Education
Chairman Rudy Holbrook and Vice-Chairman
Sharron Huffman joined Superintendent Mark
Byrd, Board of Commissioners Chairman
Keith Elmore, Commissioner Brian Minton,
and County Manager John Yates, at the event
on Friday.
State Rep. Jeffrey Elmore from North
Wilkesboro, is an elementary school art
teacher and co-chair of the House Committee
on Education Appropriations and the House
Education K-12 Committee.
"We hosted this event for the local commu-
nity, for the public to give input on the need
for school construction resources in Wilkes
County and across the high country of North
Carolina," Elmore said.
"Just like we talk about bridging regional
divides in economic development and trans-
portation infrastructure, connecting the needs
of urban and rural education communities is
essential for the success of North Carolina's
school systems," Elmore added.
Speaker Tim Moore said having a public
school teacher in the House of Representatives
is a great opportunity to get input straight from
educators:
"I think it's a big benefit to have experi-
enced teachers like Representative Elmore at
the table in the legislature, sharing what
they've learned helping students in the class-
room," Moore said.
See Forum, page 3A
N.C. House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Cleveland) and local Rep. Jeffrey
Elmore (R-Wilkes) show a piece of artwork created by students at
Mount Pleasant Elementary School.
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N.W. Rotary News
During Monday evening's meeting of the Rotary Club of North Wilkesboro, which was held at the Brushy Mountain Smokehouse and Creamery in North Wilkesboro, the pro- gram was presented by Lisa Bottomley of Community Care Clinic. The organization's main office is located on Health Center Drive in Boone. Community Care Clinic has served Watauga and surround- ing counties, including Wilkes, since 2006. Bottomley detailed the various services provided to patients, who have low incomes and no insurance cov- erage. Community Care Clinic is a free clinic, opened Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., which is supported by local hospitals, doctors and volunteers. Rotary
Club photo by Gordon Burns
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12 Note Map Music Program holds benefit Saturday
The Stone Center in North Wilkesboro was the site for a benefit fundraiser for the 12 Note Map After School Music Program. Various young people from the pro-
gram and others played until 8 p.m., when the group Cane Mill Road (left to right, Eliot Smith, Casey Lewis, Liam Purcell and Trajan Wellington) took the stage.
Above center, Elizabeth Carter, who plays with the band Uncle Joe and The Shady Rest, performs. Above right, Lake Carver and her dad, Matt Carver.
Photos by Life in the Carolina’s Carl White and The Record’s Ken Welborn.
Another great Saturday Night at the ‘V’
The floor was full of dancers at the regular Saturday night event at the VFW Post 1142
headquarters on Veterans Drive in North Wilkesboro. The crowd was entertained by Jeff
Michael and the New High-Country Boys (and Girl), above, left to right, Ramona Church,
George Cutchin, Michael, and Tom Hyatt. On Saturday February 23, Back Water
Country will be playing from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Record photos by Ken Welborn
These four folks had as much fun as anyone on Saturday at the "V" dance,
left to right they are, Ava Grace Phillips, Dakota Wilson, Emilee Gregory,
and Macy Paige.
VFW regulars William and Martha Huffman of
Purlear enjoying a dance.
Kathy and Allen Casstevens take a turn on the
dance floor.
Three Presidents and a possibility
"Stomper" White lives up
to his nickname as the
band played a rousing ren-
dition of "Rocky Top."
The Carolinas have undis-
puted claim to three U.S. presi- dents and the possibility of a fourth. And as with all good southern stories intrigue is not lacking.
I have written about our
seventh president, Andrew
Jackson, a Democrat, before,
and he was certainly born in the
Carolinas - the question being,
which one, North or South?
Both states have people with
strong feelings about their side
of the line. He was born March
15, 1767, and served as presi-
dent between 1829-1837.
Jackson was also known as the
first "Citizen President." Jackson earned the nick-
name of Old Hickory for good reason, life was hard, his father died when he was 2 and his mother died when he was 14. His military activity started in his early teens as a courier dur- ing the American Revolutionary War, at which time he was captured and abused by the British Army. It
is said that he refused to black- en the boots of his British cap- tures.
A young Jackson would eventually leave the Carolinas for Tennessee and in 1801 that he would be appointed Colonel in the Tennessee militia and his political life would begin. His journey to the White House is legendary and so are his two terms as president.
Jackson would make the Hermitage, near Nashville, Tenn., his home and he would die there peacefully at the age of 78.
It was during the Jackson Presidency that Arkansas and Michigan would join the Union.
Our 11th President, James K. Polk, also a Democrat, was born Nov. 2, 1795, in Mecklenburg County, N.C. He served as president from 1845- 1849.
Unlike President Jackson, President Polk had the benefit of a strong father and mother that inspired the values of patri- otism, religious faith and a strong interest in politics.
At the age of 11, the Polk family homestead was sold and they moved to join his grandfa- ther in Tennessee. Polk would return to North Carolina in January 1816 as a sophomore admitted to the University of North Carolina which at the time was a school with around 80 students. Polk would gradu- ate with honors May 1818.
After graduation Polk returned to Nashville to study law and over the next few years he would serve in a variety of ways and would run for and
win the seat for U.S. House of Representatives for Tennessee's 6th congressional District in 1825, in 1827 Polk was reelect- ed to congress.
It was in 1828 that Jackson ran for President again, Polk would advise Jackson on cam- paign matters and after the Jackson victory Polk would support the new administra- tions position in Congress.
Polk would become Speaker of the House where he would continue to work for the Jackson policies. Polk worked to create a more peaceful envi- ronment in the House and unlike Jackson and many oth- ers he never challenged anyone to a duel for insulting his honor. Polk is the only U.S. President to have served as Speaker of the U.S.p House of Representatives.
Polk would leave Washington for a while and serve as Tennessee Governor from Oct. 14, 1839 - October 15, 1841.
After an interesting cam- paign and commitment to only serve one term, James K. Polk
would return to Washington and become the 11th president of the United States on March
4, 1845 at the age of 49, the youngest president of his time.
After his term as President he returned to Tennessee and died of cholera only three months later June 15, 1849.
During his term as President the states of Texas, Iowa and Wisconsin joined the union.
Our 17th President, Andrew Johnson, still another Democrat, was born December
29, 1808 in Raleigh. He served as president from 1865-1869.
Johnson differed from President Jackson and President Polk as he did not run for the office of President of the
United States and he did not pursue a law or military career.
Johnson was on the Lincoln ticket as Vice President and
assumed the office because of the assassination of Abraham
Lincoln.
His family was poor and he
started out as an apprentice to a
tailor in 1822. While he was
still 17, he set out for Tennessee
and in 1827 he married 16-
year-old Eliza McCardle, who
was the daughter of a local cob-
bler in Greenville Tenn. It
would be his new wife that
would teach Johnson how to
read and write. Johnson's public service
and political career started as an Alderman in 1803 and then Mayor of Greenville Tenn.,
then he served in the U.S. House of Representatives and went on to be elected Governor of Tennessee from 1853-1857.
In 1864 President Lincoln, would make a change from the
Republican party and run for reelection under the National
Union Party. Johnson was added to the ballot for Vice
President and the campaign would turn in Lincoln's favor later in September. Lincoln
defeated George McClellan in the November 1864, electon.
Johnson would be sworn in as vice president on March 4, 1865. Vice President Johnson would become President Johnson on April 15, 1865.
With the end of the Civil War and being faced with Reconstruction and the mend- ing of a nation President Johnson would have few days that were less then enormously challenging.
On Feb. 24, 1868, President Johnson, would become the first U.S. President to face impeachment proceedings. He was charged with violations of the Tenure of Office Act. Johnson was successful in maneuvering for an acquittal and after three months, it was close, with only one vote in his favor that lead to a not guilty ruling. President Johnson was acquitted; however, he was unable to secure the Democrats presidential nomination in 1868.
During the Johnson Presidency, Nebraska would join the Union.
The Abraham Lincoln National Historical Park is in LaRue County, Ky. It is stated that Abraham Lincoln was born there in a one room log cabin on Feb. 12, 1809. However, that is not the only location that claims to be the birth place of Abraham Lincoln.
We discovered The Bostic Lincoln Center in Rutherford County, N.C., and it is their opinion that there is evidence that the 16th President of the United States may have been born on Puzzle Creek in Rutherford County, N.C.
As the story goes a woman by the name of Nancy Hanks (Lincoln's mother's name) was a "bound out" servant girl to the Abraham Enloe family in
Rutherford County. It is said
that while in care of the Enloe's,
Nancy would become pregnant
and Enloe's wife suspected that her husband may have been the
cause of the new development.
In short, things become very
stressful for everyone involved. Abraham Enloe's
wife's anger increased with the
birth of the Nancy's boy child.
Wanting to find peace Abraham struck a deal with
Tom Lincoln, for $500, to take
Nancy Hanks and the boy child
away. The question of President
Lincoln's place of birth and his real father has been subject of conversation and debate from a time before his presidency.
We do have a Carolina link to Lincoln that seems to be undisputed. The presidential couple who were together for almost 50 years, Andrew Johnson and Eliza McCardle, were married by Justice of the Peace Mordecai Lincoln, first cousin to Thomas Lincoln. That's right Abraham Lincoln's father, Maybe
Carl White is the Executive Producer and Host of the award-winning syndicated TV show Carl White's Life In The Carolinas. The weekly show is now in its 10th year of syndica- tion and can be seen in the Charlotte market on WJZY Fox 46 Saturday's at noon and My40. The show also streams on Amazon Prime. For more information visit www.lifeinthecarolinas.com. You can email Carl at [email protected].
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Combs Continued from front
the first of which is to
successfully petition the
court to have Jeff declared
"legally dead."
Several years ago, Lucy
wrote of her efforts in her
diary: "I have asked the
funeral home, coroner,
lawyer. I have called
Governor [Pat] McCrory's
office; I've talked to
Raleigh Death/Birth
Records [North Carolina
Vital Records]. In North
Carolina, you have to have
a body for a death certifi-
cate."
Generally, a person can
be declared "legally dead"
through court action if-in
this case-he has been miss-
ing for a prolonged period
of time, typically seven-
years. Moreover, there
must be an absence of any
indication that he is still
alive, and evidence that
legitimate efforts have
been made to locate him.
Relative to Jeff Combs, all
three criteria have been
satisfied. However, his
mother's attempts to
secure a death certificate
have been thwarted for one
reason or another-one of
Faw Continued from front
chise food service oper-
ations he owned include
Arby's, Subway and Taco
Bell. All of these units are
located in the Foothills
and Piedmont section of
North Carolina.
After the sale of Lowe's
Food Stores, Inc., Mr. Faw
formed Fast Track, Inc., a
chain of convenience
stores located in the
Piedmont and Foothills
sections of North Carolina.
Fast Track currently oper-
ates 13 convenience stores
and primarily markets
Shell petroleum products.
In addition to conventional
convenience store opera-
tions, Fast Tracks also
operates co-branded fran-
chise operations with sev-
eral well known food fan-
chisers. The real estate for
most of the Fast Track
stores was developed and
owned by Mr. Faw.
In 1984, Mr. Faw start-
ed a motel operation
which was later incorpo-
rated as Addison
Properties, Inc., jointly
owned by Mr. Faw and his
son, James Clayton Faw.
Over the years several
franchised hotel properties
Forum Continued from front
"This school bond tour
is about listening to local
leaders who confront the
opportunities and chal-
lenges of providing a 21st
century education to North
Carolina students every
day in our state," Moore
added.
"I appreciate
Representative Elmore
hosting us in Wilkes
County to hear from he
and his fellow educators
about what school con-
struction assistance would
mean to their community."
Speaker Moore also held
January school bond
forums at Erwin
Elementary School in
Harnett County and South
Columbus High School in
Tabor City.
Wilkes County leaders
were supportive of a
statewide school construc-
tion bond proposal at the
event on Friday.
"There's no better place
to put your money than
education," said
Superintendent Mark
Byrd.
Mount Pleasant
which is the specter of
legal fees for court repre-
sentation.
"One Wilkes County
lawyer wanted $30,000 to
represent me," Lucy recol-
lected in a recent inter-
view.
For 10-years now, Lucy
has continued to pay a life
insurance premium for her
son, even though she
knows he is dead. If she
had failed to make pay-
ment, then coverage would
have lapsed, and there
would be no money to off-
set final expenses when his
remains are discovered.
Seven-years after Jeff's
disappearance, Lucy cal-
culated that she had paid
$5,320 in premiums-
money, she maintains, that
will never be recovered.
To date, the insurance
company has suspended
her payments while she
pursues the acquisition of
a death certificate.
Weeks ago, she visited
the Wilkes County
Sheriff's Office to discuss
obtaining a death certifi-
cate. The sheriff volun-
teered to call her insurance
company to apprise them
of the progress of the
investigation into Jeff's
were acquired and later
sold.
Although Mr. Faw had
been involved in new and
used automobile opera-
tions on a small scale
throughout his career, in
the late 1980's he and
another individual
acquired the dealership for
Cadillac, Oldsmobile and
other General Motors
products located in Elkin.
That dealership was oper-
ated profitably until it was
sold in 1991. Mr. Faw and
his partner then acquired
the dealership in Wilkes
County, that had the fran-
chises for Cadillac,
Oldsmobile, Pontiac, GM
Trucks, Dodge and Nissan.
In 1992, Mr. Faw acquired
his partner's interest in that
dealership with his son
under the corporate name
of Premier Chevrolet
Buick, Inc. Mr. Faw also
owned Auto USA, Inc., the
Wilkes County dealer for
Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep.
Mr. Faw's real estate
development endeavors
began primarily with strip
shopping centers and
Lowe's Food Stores being
the anchor tenant, and
these activities expanded
over the years to include
Elementary School
Principal Kristine
Kennington said her facili-
ties date back to the 1950s. "We are fixing things
over and over multiple times," Kennington said.
"The day-to-day mainte-
nance gets done but the large scale things we can't
afford, like replacing the roof, it just gets patched
and patched and now it's full of patches."
Wilkes County Board
of Commissioners
Chairman Keith Elmore
said local school systems
need flexibility with funds
from a school construction
bond and would benefit
from supplementing oper-
ational funds with capital
resources:
"Sometimes we have
money in capital that we
could use for operations,"
Elmore said.
Commissioner Brian
Minton said improving
learning in schools
required capital invest-
ments in school safety:
"We've got to get our
schools safer to get learn-
ing back into our schools,"
Minton said.
Chairman Rudy
disappearance and ostensi-
ble death. "As far as I
know, he has not done that
yet."
Recently, her contacts
at Community United
Effort (CUE) informed
Lucy that they are willing
to intervene on her behalf.
"They told me that they
would go with me to an
attorney to see what has to
be done to get in front of a
judge with the request [for
a death certificate] and
would even go with me to
court."
In other words, she
doesn't have to do this by
herself any longer. As a
result, Lucy has now
scheduled an appointment
to discuss the matter with a
local attorney.
The second and most
pressing challenge facing
Lucy Combs pertains to
her health. In April, 2018,
she was on the phone with
her sister while getting
into her car. When she
bent down to do so, an
excruciating pain pierced
one side of her abdomen.
"I screamed out. My
sister was alarmed and
asked me what was wrong.
I told her about the pain,
and she insisted that I go to
the construction of a num-
ber of other commercial
and residential properties.
These properties include
shopping centers, ware-
houses, restaurants,
motels, hotels, residential
subdivisions, office build-
ings, convenience stores
and automobile dealer-
ships. This development
has been accomplished
both through the use of
general contractors as well
as through the use of sub-
contractors with Mr. Faw
serving as his own general
contractor.
In March 2017, Mr.
Faw was selected Citizen
of the Year by the Rotary
Club of North Wilkesboro.
During his introduction
of Faw, club member Joe
McMillan said, "When
you step back and look at
all of Mr. Faw's accom-
plishments over the past
60-plus years of doing
business here in our great
county, it is only fair to say
that this man truly, truly is
a legend."
Barry Bush, who has
worked for Faw for more
than 25 years, spoke of the
effect Faw had on his fam-
ily, long before he ever
went to work for him. He
Holbrook of the Wilkes
County Board of
Education also said school
safety was a major priority
of capital investments for
his school system since
schools like Mount
Pleasant still have exterior
walkways for students:
"We've done all we can
with the financial things
that we have," Holbrook
said. "We need some help
to get them safe, that's the
main thing. You can walk
down here and you can see
this school is not closed
off."
Elmore said the school
construction bond propos-
al from the State House
will allow local leaders to
decide where to put capital
resources:
"When you are looking
at what to spend the money
on, that's up to you,"
Elmore said. "The reason
the bond if an effective
way to do that is when
local leaders look at capi-
tal improvement plans and
see what is the greatest
need, they can work on
that financing package
together for their stu-
dents."
the doctor's office immedi-
ately-if I didn't, she was
going to come and take me
herself."
At first, Lucy thought
that the pain was attributa-
ble to diverticulitis. But
when she visited the doc-
tor's office on April 18 last
year, he discovered the
actual etiology of her pain-
a tumor in her left lung.
Expeditiously, the doctor
referred her to a surgeon in
Winston-Salem who con-
firmed the diagnosis,
while averring that the
cancerous tumor appeared
to be contained. However,
while running a battery of
tests, Lucy's physician
noted a spot on her thyroid
gland as well.
On Aug. 9-while col-
laborating with The
Record to bring her story
to print-Lucy underwent
surgery to remove the
tumor. The procedure was
successful, and the doctor
sent her home-after a
three-day hospital stay-to
recuperate under the
watchful eye of her sister,
Nora, for another seven
days. He decided not to
perform surgery on her
thyroid at that juncture;
instead, he opted to closely
recounted a story of his
grandfather, Henry
Bauguss, who was a print-
er and sign painter, who
for many years painted the
window banners for many
of Faw's Lowe's Food
stores. Bush said that his
grandfather was always
appreciative of that work
and his treatment by Faw
personally, saying that, the
sign work he did for
Lowe's helped him buy a
home and educate both his
daughters.
Bush went on to detail
stories of his longtime
relationship in real estate
with Faw, stories sprinkled
with humor as well as an
obviously sincere affec-
tion.
According to Bush,
some of Faw's businesses,
in addition to grocery
stores, Faw had built and
operated a wide variety of
homegrown and fran-
chised enterprises, includ-
ing: Pantry Pride, Run-Ins,
FastTrack, Hardee's,
Bojangle's, Shoney's,
Tipton's, Holiday Inn,
Addison Motor Inn,
College Park Cinema,
Taco Bell, McAlister's
Deli, Drug World,
monitor her condition
through periodic examina-
tions.
Currently, Lucy
remains at home and has
not been released by her
physician to return to work
at Tyson Foods. Her recu-
peration has been facilitat-
ed by individuals from the
community who have been
following her story in The
Record and have offered
affirming, supportive com-
ments.
"Some tell me that they
have been collecting the
articles to make into a
book to save. People at
my church have been very
supportive. One man teas-
es me every time he sees
me: 'Everybody, here sits
Lanie Pope [Chief
Meteorologist for WXII
12],'" her eyes sparkling as
she related the anecdote.
The challenges
notwithstanding, Lucy
Combs remains focused
upon the task of finding
her younger son, Jeff, and
laying his remains to rest.
Already, she has been
communicating with CUE
to schedule another
search-the date has yet to
be set. Once established,
the specifics will be pub-
AutoRack, Rather's
Famous Chicken and
Biscuits, Movie Max, the
Empire auto dealerships,
as well as real estate ven-
tures in West Wood Hills,
Shannon Park, Ravenwood,
Meadowview, Ridgecrest,
Fox Run, The Greens, and
The Oaks- One, Two and
Three.
McMillan said that the
variety of businesses Faw
has run and his ability to
"multitask" made him
unique.
He added that he first
met Faw when he went to
work for a dairy in Wilkes
57 years ago. He was
needing a place to live and
was told to call Faw.
"I made that call and
Faw had just what I need-
ed," McMillan said.
He said Faw was also
community minded.
"As Mr. Faw grew his
businesses he did a lot of
good things for other com-
munities as well as his
own, especially when he
took his commercial
development enterprises
into other cities and
states," McMillan said.
He went on to add that
one of the best things Faw
lished in The Record to
encourage local citizens to
participate; of course, The
Record will be there to
cover the event.
"Jeff needs to be at
Mountlawn in his spot so I
can have some peace with
myself and at least I'll
know where he's at," Lucy
asserted to her most trust-
ed confidant-her diary.
"It's been so long; I just sit
and think of all the things I
[have written] in my book
and it all seems like it was
just yesterday. My heart is
broken and can never be a
whole heart again."
As she stood in the yard
of her Waugh Street home
in North Wilkesboro dur-
ing a recent interview,
Lucy gazed off in the dis-
tance toward the tree-
enshrouded pathway that
Jeffrey Combs followed to
the river and certain death-
Oct. 25, 2008.
And with the renewed
determination of a weary
pugilist catching a second-
wind, this petite 71-year-
old mother reaffirmed her
commitment to find her
boy.
"I will never give up,"
she said. "As long as I live,
I will never give up."
has done for Wilkes
County is the development
along U.S. 421 in
Wilkesboro. "Some call it
the Miracle Mile,"
McMillan said. "All those
businesses, just think
about what they do for
Wilkes County. There are
literally hundreds of jobs
in all those businesses
combined."
McMillan continued,
"To see the gold mine. To
see what could take place
with some proper develop-
ment, this man had the
expertise to make it hap-
pen, and he made it hap-
pen. What a success
story."
Joining Faw the
evening he received the
Rotary Club award was his
wife, Judy, son, Jim, and
wife, Sandy, daughter,
Diane, her husband,
Monty Shaw, and two
ladies who help Faw:
Kenya Bailey and Keeya
Gibbs.
After receiving his
plaque from Rotarian
Charles Bentley, Faw
spoke briefly, thanking the
club for the honor and
reflecting on his more than
60 years in business.
Benefit Spaghetti Supper The Fifth Annual Benefit
Spaghetti Supper for Walk
by Faith Christian Camp will
be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, frm 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bethel
Baptist Church Vision
Center.
The cost is $6 per person.
There will be a special
gospel singing by The Bethel
Quartet and The Bethel Boys
with Casandra.
For more information,
call Kevin Wood at 336-984-
7576 or Richard Caudill at 336-984-6215.
Phone: 336-838-3080
email: [email protected]
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Obituaries Free Listings The Record - North Wilkesboro, N.C. - February 20, 2019 • Page 4A
Elizabeth Jacobs,76
Elizabeth Clark Jacobs, age
76, of Wilkesboro, passed
away Saturday, February 17,
2019 at Westwood Hills
Nursing and Rehab Center.
She was born March 27, 1942
in Knoxville, Tennessee to
Delmar and Stella Rosetta
Thomas Clark. Mrs. Jacobs
was of the Baptist Faith. She
was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband, Wilbert
Jacobs; and brother, John
Clinzy Price, Jr.
Surviving are her
sisters, Judy Mishak of
Boomer, Patsy Taylor and
husband Mick of Jefferson,
Nancy Price of Wilkesboro,
Jean Wyatt and husband
Danny of Moravian Falls;
brothers, William "Bill' Clark
and wife Bobbie of
Summersville, West Virginia,
Charles Price and wife
Marlene of Lewisburg, West
Virginia; several nieces and
nephews.
Funeral service
was February 19, at Boomer
Advent Christian Church
with Pastor David Jones offi-
ciating. Burial followed in
Scenic Memorial Gardens.
Flowers will be accepted.
Miller Funeral Service is in
charge of the arrangements.
Mary Williams, 82
Mary Call Williams, age 82,
of Wilkesboro, passed away
Friday, February 15, 2019 at
her home. She was born May
11, 1936 in Wilkes County to
George Everette and Minnie
Staley Call. Mrs. Williams
was preceded in death by her
parents; her husband, Ira
Coolidge Williams; daughter,
Sharon Lynn Greer; brothers,
James Call and Stevie Call;
and sisters, Florence Love
and Margie Call Mitchell.
Surviving are her
daughter, Gina Faye Foster of
Wilkesboro, sons, James Ira
Williams of North
Wilkesboro, Kenneth Bryan
Williams of Wilkesboro;
brothers, George Everette
Call and wife Darlene of
Severn, Maryland, Dale Call
and wife Christy of
Annapolis, Maryland, Wayne
Call and wife Rose of
Chesapeake Beach,
Maryland, Rex Call and wife
Kathy of Wilkesboro; sisters,
Zelma Goforth and husband
Bob of Ferguson, Syble
Billings of Moravian Falls,
Beatrice Haynes of North
Wilkesboro; granddaughter,
Jennifer Lynn Walker of
Statesville; great grandson,
Zane Alexander Walker of
Statesville.
Funeral service was
February 18, at Miller
Funeral Chapel with Rev.
David Wellborn officiating.
Burial followed in
Mountlawn Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or
memorials may be made to
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Hospice, 126 Executive
Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro,
NC 28697.
Miller Funeral
Service is in charge of the
arrangements.
William Hulcher 29 Mr. William Charles
"Charlie" Hulcher age 29 of
North Wilkesboro, passed
away Friday, February 15,
2019 at his home.
Funeral services
will be held 2:00 PM
Wednesday, February 20,
2019 at Reins Sturdivant
Funeral Home Chapel with
Pastor Chris Hamblen offici-
ating. Burial will be in
Mountlawn Memorial Park.
The family will
receive friends in the Chapel
from 12:30 until 1:30 prior to
the service.
Charlie was born
March 31, 1989 in Wilkes
County to William Franklin
and Lynn Kilby Hulcher. He
was a member of Union
Baptist Church in Wilbar.
He was preceded in
death by his father; William
Franklin Hulcher.
He is survived by
his mother Lynn Hulcher of
the home, a brother; Chris
Hamblen and wife Kelli of
Hillsboro, a niece; Chloe
Hamblen and two nephews;
Levi Hamblen and Issac
Hamblen (due in June).
In lieu of flowers
memorials may be made to
Epilepsy Foundation
Piedmont One 1920 W. First
Street Suite 5541A Winston
Salem, NC 27104, Window
World Cares St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital
118 Shaver Street North
Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or
Safe Haven of Wilkes PO
Box 246 Wilkesboro, NC
28697.
Sharon Call, 71
Mrs. Sharon Wright Call, age
71 of Yadkinville passed
away Thursday, February 14,
2019 at her home.
Funeral services
was February 17, at Scenic
Memorial Gardens
Mausoleum Chapel with Rev.
Robert Duncan officiating.
Burial was in Scenic
Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Call was born
October 1, 1947 in Wilkes
County to Guy and Mattie
Elmore Wright. She was a
homemaker.
In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in
death by her husband; Hubert
Dennis Call.
She is survived by a
son; Brian James Call and
wife Kimberly of Durham,
two sisters; Guylene Cox and
husband John of State Road,
Janice Lambey and husband
Tom of Wilkesboro, two
grandchildren; Tyler and
Chase Call.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to
Samaritans Purse, PO Box
3000, Boone, NC 28607
Kathryn Hopper,100
Mrs. Kathryn Burgess
Hopper, age 100 of
Wilkesboro, passed away
Thursday, February 14, 2019
at her home.
Funeral services
were February 18, at
Wilkesboro Church of Christ
with Preacher Lowell White
officiating. Burial was in
Scenic Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Hopper was
born November 16, 1918 in
Moab, Grand County, Utah to
Millard Burgess and Lolly
(Laura Louisa) Meek. Before
retiring she and her husband
owned a Janitorial Service.
Mrs. Hopper was a member
of Wilkesboro Church of
Christ.
In addition to her
parents, Mrs. Hopper was
preceded in death by her hus-
band; Carl Jasper Hopper, a
daughter; Geneva Hopper and
great grandchildren; Cassie
Thompson and Jessica
Thompson and four siblings;
Raymond, Virginia, Betty and
LauraLou.
She is survived by a
granddaughter and primary
caregiver; LauraLee (Lolly)
Wilson and husband Jeff of
the home, a daughter; Wilma
Mathison of Independence,
Missouri, a son; Bill Hopper
and wife Judy of Spartanburg,
SC, a brother; Millard (Bud)
Burgess of Tulsa, OK, grand-
children; Keith Thompson,
Katrina McMillan-Everett
and husband Mitchell, Julie
Blythe and husband Gordon,
Kelly Scribner and husband
Jon and John Hopper and
wife Suzanne, great grand-
children; Chris Wilson and
wife Elin, Steven Thompson,
David Thompson, Jim
Thompson and wife Jennifer,
Cynthia Black and husband
Clint, Autumn McMillan,
Christian McMillan, Austin
Blythe, Emily Blythe,
Amanda Mitchell and hus-
band Dennis, Kyle Hopper,
Trevor Scriber, Meghan
Scribner, Connor Scribner,
Selik Hopper, Logan Hopper,
Preston Hopper and Kyler
Hopper, great- great grand-
children; Orion Wilson, Baby
Boy Wilson (due in March),
Casandra Perowski, JoJo
Perowski, Sagan Thompson,
Zyler Thompson, Kylee
Phillips, Trinity Thompson,
Abigail Black, Dominic
McMillan, Dylan Mitchell
and Luke Mitchell.
Flowers will be
accepted.
Nancy Greer, 68
Mrs. Nancy Lee Harrold
Greer, 68, of Hays, passed
away peacefully on Friday,
February 15, 2019.
Nancy was born on
February 20, 1950 in Wilkes
County to the late Gilmore
Harrold and Ethel Harrold.
Nancy is preceded
in death by her parents; broth-
ers, Jarvis, Ralph, Edd, and
Roby Harrold.
Nancy is survived
by her husband of 51 years,
Stuart Clayton Greer; daugh-
ter, Shirley G. Myers and hus-
band, David; two sons, Terry
C. Greer, Mark D. Greer and
wife, Angel; three grand-
daughters, Kayla M. Bowers
and husband, Travis, Ashley
L. Myers, Katie G Wyatt and
husband Will; two step grand-
daughters, Amanda and Amy
Dancy; five great grandba-
bies, Hannah Lambert,
Brayden Wood, Karley and
Lydia Bowers, Niko Wyatt,
four step grandchildren,
Kennedi and Gabe Owens,
Leela and Leo Martin; four
brothers, Walter Harrold and
wife, Alene, Wayne Harrold
and wife, Brenda, Wade
Harrold and wife, Mae, Jerry
Harrold; six sisters, Beulah
Taylor, Edith Felts, Della
Shumate, Ruby Waller, Betty
Foster and husband, Tommy,
Fay Foster and husband,
Larry, sister in law Margaret
Harrold and many nieces and
nephews.
The funeral service
was February 18, at Zion
Baptist Church in Hays with
Rev. Billy Shepherd and Rev.
Richard Caudill will be offi-
ciated. Burial followed in the
church cemetery.
In addition to flow-
ers memorial donations may
be given to Adams Funeral
Home of Wilkes for final
expenses P.O. Box 396
Moravian Falls, NC 28654.
Adams Funeral
Home of Wilkes has the
honor of serving the Greer
Family.
Nancy Gambill, 79
Mrs. Nancy Shumate
Gambill, age 79 of North
Wilkesboro, passed away
Wednesday, February 13,
2019 at Villages of Wilkes
Traditional Living.
Funeral services
were February 16, at
Hinshaw Street Baptist
Church with Rev. Jeff Collins
officiating. Burial was in
Mountlawn Memorial Park.
Mrs. Gambill was
born May 27, 1939 in Wilkes
County to Council M.
Shumate, Sr. and Mae Collins
Shumate. She was retired
from the banking industry
having worked for North
Wilkesboro Savings and
Loan and Wachovia. Mrs.
Gambill was a member of
Hinshaw Street Baptist
Church.
In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in
death by her husband; Sherrill
Thomas Gambill and a sister;
Rita Huie.
She is survived by a
son: Tommy Gambill and
wife Kim of Millers Creek,
three grandchildren; Scott
Thomas Gambill and wife
Erin of Millers Creek, Kyle
Gambill of Millers Creek and
Myra Gambill of Millers
Creek, two great grandchil-
dren; Waylon Gambill and
Joseph Heaphy, three sisters;
Glenda Foreman of North
Wilkesboro, Sue Johnson and
husband Perry of North
Wilkesboro and Rebecca
Anderson and husband David
of Smithfield, four brothers;
C.M. Shumate and wife Lois
Ann of North Wilkesboro,
James Shumate and wife
Linda of Pilot Mtn., Rodney
Shumate of North Wilkesboro
and Jeffrey Shumate of
Roswell, Ga and numerous
nieces and nephews.
The family requests
that in lieu of flowers, memo-
rials be made to HOPE
Ministries 514 Elkin Hwy
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
or to Hinshaw Street Baptist
Church Hope Ministries Food
Bank Fund PO Box 396
North Wilkesboro, NC
28659.
Donna Parks, 52,
Donna Marie Parks, age 52,
of Elkin, passed away
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
at Wake Forest Baptist
Medical Center. She was born
September 23, 1966 in
Wilkes County to Rev. Floyd
Parks, Jr. and Ella Ruth
Parks. Ms. Parks was a mem-
ber of Union Grove Baptist
Church in Roaring River. She
was preceded in death by her
parents.
Surviving are her
sons, Jonathan Wellman of
Elkin, Blaine Ceasar of
Goldsboro; grandson, Jayden
Wellman of Connecticut;
brother, Floyd Michael Parks
of Elkin; sisters, Karen Young
and husband William of
Kernersville, Melissa
Whittington and husband
Kenneth of Wilkesboro, Lisa
Corpening and husband John
of North Wilkesboro, Kandi
Roberts and husband James
of Winston Salem, Crystal
Banner and husband Stoney,
Sharon Parks all of Lenoir;
host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral servicewas February
18, at Union Grove Baptist
Church in Roaring River with
Rev. Morgan Glenn, Rev.
Casey Walker, Minister
Maxine Edwards and Rev.
Bobby Poole officiating.
Burial followed in the
Church Cemetery. Flowers
will be accepted.
Miller Funeral
Service is in charge of the
arrangements.
Rachel Pennington, 91
Mrs. Rachel Weaver
Pennington, 91, of Boomer,
passed away on Tuesday,
February 12, 2019 at her
home.
Rachel was born on
December 15, 1927 in Camp
Creek West Virginia to Roby
Lillard Weaver and Rebecca
Ann Haga Weaver.
Rachel is preceded
in death by her parents; hus-
band, Richard Jackson
Pennington and brother,
Edward Weaver.
Rachel is survived
by her, daughter, Ann Elledge
and husband, Larry of
Ferguson; sons, Wayne
Pennington and wife,
Margaret of Robbinsville,
Dale Pennington of Boomer,
and a sister; 4 grandchildren;
8 great grandchildren and 4
great great grandchildren.
Funeral service was
February 15, at Adams
Funeral Home of Wilkes in
Moravian Falls with Pastor
Dwayne Andrews officiating.
Burial followed in
the funeral in Laurel
Cemetery in Konnarock, VA.
In lieu of flowers
memorial donations may be
given to Wake at Home
Baptist Health Hospice 126
Executive Drive, Suite 110
Wilkesboro, NC 28697
Adams Funeral
Home of Wilkes has the
honor of serving the
Pennington Family.
J.C. Faw, age 89
Mr. J.C. Faw, age 89 of
Wilkesboro, passed away
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
at his home.
Funeral services
were February 16, at
Wilkesboro Baptist Church
with Dr. Chris Hefner and
Rev. Alfred E. Andrews, Jr.
officiating. Private family
burial services will be held.
Mr. Faw was born
June 24, 1929 in Wilkes
County to Thurman Matthew
and Callie Ader Ashley Faw.
He was an Entrepreneur in
the business world, and a
Philanthropist in the commu-
nity. Mr. Faw's many accom-
plishments include past
President of Lowes Food,
Inc., Owner of Wisco
Diversified of America, Real
Estate Developer,
Convenience Store Owner
and Automobile Dealership
Owner, Board member of
North Wilkesboro Savings
and Loan and Meredith
College. He was a longtime
member of Wilkesboro
Baptist Church having served
as a Deacon.
In addition to his
parents, he was preceded in
death by an infant daughter;
Elizabeth Ellen Faw and a
brother; Edgar Faw.
Mr. Faw is survived
by his wife; Judy Giles
Dupree Faw of the home, a
daughter; Diane Faw Shaw
and spouse Monty of
Wilkesboro, a son; James
Clayton Faw and spouse
Sandy of Wilkesboro, a step-
daughter; Sloan Barnhill
Bodford of Cutchogue, NY, a
step-son; Guilford Barnhill
and spouse Stephanie of
Raleigh, five grandchildren;
Whitney Shaw Wagoner and
spouse Evan of Raleigh,
Christopher Shaw and spouse
Lauren of Raleigh, Rebecca
Shaw Smith and spouse
Byron of Indianapolis
Indiana, Matthew Faw of
Austin Texas, a step-grand-
son; Aaron DeLuca of Dallas,
TX, two great grandchildren;
Ben and Henry Wagoner of
Raleigh, a sister; Ozell Faw
Williams of Wilkesboro, sev-
eral beloved nieces and
nephews and his special "fur-
baby" Frankie.
Pallbearers will be
Eddie Minton, Barry Bush,
Greg Faw, Ira Morris,
William Joines, Tommy
Williams, Can Finley and
Jason Prince. Honorary
Pallbearers will be Wade
Dupree, Larry Brown,
Rosevelt Carlton, Kenneth
Turner and S.D. Eller.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to
Wake Forest Care at Home
Hospice 126 Executive Drive
Suite 110 Wilkesboro, NC
28697.
Florence Love, 85
Florence Love, 85,of
Wilkesboro, passed away
Tuesday, February 12, 2019.
Funeral services
were February 16, at Fishing
Creek Arbor Baptist Church
with Rev. David Wellborn
officiating. Burial was in the
church cemetery.
Mrs. Love was
born December 4, 1933 in
Wilkes County to George
Everette Call and Minnie
Beatrice Staley Call. She was
a retired Medical
Receptionist. Mrs. Love was
a member of Fishing Creek
Arbor Baptist Church.
In addition to her
parents she was preceded in
death by her husband; Robert
Ellett Love, a son; Eugene
Love, a sister; Margie
Mitchell and two brothers;
James Call and Stevie Call.
She is survived by a
daughter; Carolyn Love
Winkler and husband Bill of
Wilkesboro, a daughter in
law; Vickie Cox Love, five
grandchildren; Mark Love
and wife Holly, Tonya
Jenkins, Lisa Lingle and hus-
band Stephen, Jason Winkler
and Kristie Winkler, eight
great grandchildren; Tyler,
Christian, Jaden, Trevor,
James, Hailey, Katie and
Arian, four sisters; Mary
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Williams of Wilkesboro,
Beatrice Haynes of North
Walker.
Stuart is survived
Flowers will be accepted.
dren. His family moved and
Ken grew up in Grantsburg,
officiating. Burial will be in
the church cemetery. The
cherished her are her niece
and nephew Margaret and
Wilkesboro, Zelma Goforth
and husband Bob of Ferguson
and Syble Billings of
Moravian Falls, four broth-
ers; George Call and wife
Darlene of Severn Maryland,
Dale Call and wife Christy of
Annapolis Maryland, Wayne
Call and wife Rose of
Chesapeake Beach Maryland
and Rex Call and wife Kathy
of Wilkesboro and two sister
in laws; Edna Hendren and
Melissa Call.
Flowers will be
accepted or memorials may
be made to Fishing Creek
Arbor Baptist Church 2446
Fishing Creek Arbor Road
Wilkesboro, NC 28697.
Faye Absher, 80
Mrs. Faye Byrd Absher, age
80 of North Wilkesboro,
passed away Monday,
February 11, 2019 at Wake
Forest Baptist-Wilkes
Medical Center.
Funeral services
were February 15, at Baptist
Home Baptist Church with
Rev. David Jones, Rev.
Richard Peck and Rev.
Brittany Absher-Baer offici-
ating. Burial was in
Mountlawn Memorial Park.
Mrs. Absher was
born July 29, 1938 in Wilkes
County to Rev. Richard and
Naomia Crane Byrd. Faye
was a Hairdresser for 35
years with a Beauty Shop in
her home. She was a member
of Baptist Home Baptist
Church.
In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in
death by a son; Terry Absher
and a brother; Richard H.
Byrd.
She is survived by
her husband of sixty two
years, F.A. Absher of the
home, a son; Gerald A.
Absher of Kannapolis, three
grandchildren; Rev. Brittany
Absher-Baer and husband;
Kollin of Cary, Emily Absher
of Kannapolis and Grayson
Absher of Kannapolis, a
brother Bobby S. Byrd and
wife Jamy of The Villages
FL, her step mother; Clara
Byrd of North Wilkesboro,
three sister in laws; AsaLee
Absher of Wilkesboro,
Geraldine Absher of
Greensboro and Ethel Byrd
of Wilkesboro and several
nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to
Baptist Home Baptist Church
2367 Sparta Road, North
Wilkesboro, NC 28659.
Stuart Walker, 74
Mr. Stuart Monroe Walker,
74, of Boomer, passed away
on Sunday, February 10,
2019.
by his wife, Ruth Walker;
daughters, Sharon Key
(Michael) of Moravian Falls,
Bobbie Walker of Millers
Creek, Kathy Key (Mark) of
North Wilkesboro, Robin
Souther of North Wilkesboro
;sisters, Shirley young,
Bertha Hilton, Judy McNeil,
Elaine Davidson; brothers,
Gary Walker, Allen Walker, 8
grandchildren and 5 great
grandchildren.
Memorial service
was held on Saturday
February 16, at Boomer
Advent Church withPastor
David Jones will be officiat-
ing.
In addition to flow-
ers memorial donations may
be given to Caldwell Hospice
and Palliative Care 902
Kirkwood St NW, Lenoir, NC
28645.
Adams Funeral
Home of Wilkes has the
honor of serving the Walker
Family.
Judy Richardson, 78
Mrs. Judy Wiles Richardson,
age 78, of Traphill, passed
away Sunday, February 10,
2019 at her home. She was
born February 7, 1941 in
Wilkes County to Lonnie
Buel and Estelle Wood Wiles.
Mrs. Richardson was a dedi-
cated and active member of
Piney Grove Baptist Church.
She was a loving wife, moth-
er and grandmother. She
enjoyed spending time with
her family and being outside
in her garden, working in her
flowers. In addition to her
parents, she was preceded in
death by her brothers, Bobby
Wiles, Buel Wiles, Edsel
Wiles and sisters, Irene Byrd,
Justine Days and Madge
Burchette.
Mrs. Richardson is
survived by her husband of
56 years, Charles Richardson
of the home; daughters, Pam
Billings and husband Russell
of Traphill, Kim Dagerhardt
and husband Von of Maiden;
brother, Tony Wiles and wife
Nancy; sister, Jessie Brooks
and husband Bill; grandchil-
dren, Cory Wyatt and wife
Carrie, Kayla Simmons and
husband Grant, Dustin
Billings and wife Ashley,
Cortney Wiles, Preston
Wiles; great grandchildren,
Brady Wyatt, Carson
Gambill, Easton and Titus
Simmons.
Funeral service
was February 13, at Piney
Grove Baptist Church with
Pastor Larry Teague and
Pastor Robert Wiles officiat-
ing. Burial followed in
Christian Home Baptist
Church Cemetery.
Miller Funeral Service is in
charge of the arrangements.
A special thanks to
Mtn. Valley Hospice and all
of our neighbors.
Pallbearers were
Tony Wiles, Robert Prevette,
Grant Simmons, Cory Wyatt,
Dustin Billings and Preston
Wiles.
Barbara Laws, 57
Barbara Ann Laws, age 57, of
North Wilkesboro, passed
away Saturday, February 9,
2019 at Curis of Wilkesboro.
She was born June 23, 1961
in Wilkes County to William
Rex and Carolyn Frances
Handy Wiles. Mrs. Laws was
of the Baptist Faith. She was
preceded in death by her
mother; grandmother, Gladys
Wiles; and niece, Teresa
Laws.
Surviving are her
husband, Gary Lane Laws;
sons, Wayne Laws and wife
Kandy of Elkin, Dean Laws
and wife Christina of North
Wilkesboro; her father,
William Rex Wiles and wife
Shirley of Thomasville;
grandchildren, Tiffany Roten,
Seth Pawelski and Kendra
Laws all of North
Wilkesboro, Serenia Laws of
Elkin, Deanna Laws of
Yadkinville; sister, Peggy
Wiles of Wilkesboro; and
special niece, Renaugh
Holloway of Millers Creek.
Graveside service
was February 15, at Rachel
Baptist Church Cemetery
with Rev. Brian Wiles offici-
ating. Flowers will be
accepted. Miller Funeral
Service is in charge of the
arrangements.
Kenneth Anderson, 79
Kenneth Ellsworth Anderson,
age 79, of Wilkesboro, went
to be with his Lord on Friday,
February 9, 2019 at Wake
Forest Baptist-Wilkes
Medical Center.
A Celebration of
Life service was February 23,
at Mount Pleasant Baptist
Church.
Ken was born
October 5, 1939 in Tripoli,
Iowa to Glenn and Mildred
Anderson, the 11th of 12 chil-
Wisconsin. After graduating
Grantsburg High School,
where Ken was senior class
president, he attended Moody
Bible Institute in Chicago,
Illinois, where he met and
married Karen Jean Neis.
After graduating Moody's
radio engineering program,
Ken served as chief engineer
for Radio Station WEEC in
Springfield, Ohio, and then
worked as a missionary in
Brazil, Honduras, Bolivia,
and Alaska. He also worked
with Bible Basics
International in Tampa,
Florida until moving to
Wilkesboro in 2015. Until his
death he remained active in
Christian radio ministry and
program production and was
an active member of Mt.
Pleasant Baptist Church.
Ken was also an
avid and life-long amateur
radio operator and an active
member of the local Foothills
Amateur Radio Cub. While
in Brazil his call sign was
PY2ZAG, and in the US,
W8FRS.
Ken was preceded
in death by his parents and
his ten older siblings.
Ken is survived by
his wife of 55 years, Karen
Jean (Neis) Anderson; three
sons and their families: Kurt
Anderson and wife Kathy, of
Elyria, Ohio; Keith Anderson
and wife Kimberly of
Wilkesboro, and Kerry
Anderson and wife Raquel of
São Paulo, Brazil; thirteen
grandchildren, three great-
grandchildren, and his
younger brother, Wendell, of
Dallas, Texas.
In lieu of flowers,
please send memorial contri-
butions to either 1) BEA
Ministries, P.O. Box 808,
Xenia, OH 45385-0808 (des-
ignate "COMEV Brazil") or
2) Friends In Action, Int'l,
P.O. Box 323, Elizabethtown,
PA 17022 (designate "Bolivia
radio station").
Lula Hayes
On February 1, 2019 this
faithful servant went home to
be with the Lord. Born May
22, 1923 Lula Mae Ferguson
the 6th of 13 children, to
Arthur and Maggie Fannie
Ferguson, in Ferguson, North
Carolina. At an early age, she
accepted Jesus as Lord and
Savior while attending
Thankful Baptist Church.
Funeral services
were February 16, at
Thankful Baptist Church
with Rev. Ronald Howell
family will receive friends
from 6:00 until 8:00 PM
Friday evening at Reins-
Sturdivant Funeral Home.
She began her jour-
ney as Lula Mae Hayes after
being united to Gordon
Hayes on November 26,
1940. The Hayes' moved
northward to Pittsburgh in the
late 1950's. Three months
after their arrival and estab-
lishing their home, they
joined the New Zion Baptist
Church Family. Later she
secured a job with Shadyside
Hospital where she was
employed for 26 years upon
retirement.
She brought that
same fervor and zeal into the
Lord's House, she wasted no
time getting involved in
church service, by joining the
Senior Usher Board and later
working with the Deaconess
Ministry. As an eager student
in Sunday School class, she
later found herself teaching
the Ladies Sunday School
Class. Among all the min-
istries where God used her, it
was obvious her heart was
with God's Word. She served
the Sunday School Ministry
as Assistant Superintendent
three (3) times and as
Superintendent twice, in
addition she served on both
the Christian Education
Board.
Mrs. Hayes was
honored by the church on
March 15, 1998 in apprecia-
tion for her untiring contribu-
tions to the Lord's Work.
Other ministries that reaped
from Mrs. Hayes services
were the Lend-A-Hand
Missionary Society, and she
was President/Treasurer of
the Pastor's Aid Committee,
plus volunteering to work on
numerous Anniversary
Boards.
She was preceded
in death by her husband;
Gordon Hayes, thirteen
brothers and sisters; John
Henry, Viranell, Arther
James, William, Calvin
Harding, Garfield, Mary Ette,
Doris Lee, Maggie Estell,
Brazil, Matthew, Jesse Fred
and Rommas Ferguson
Left to miss her are
those who greatly loved and
Raymond McCorkle of
Davenport, FL whom she
resided with until her depar-
ture and a host of nieces,
nephews, cousins and
friends.
Jamie Lankford, 27
Ms. Jamie Renee Lankford,
27, of Moravian Falls, went
to be with her Lord and fami-
ly gone on before her, on
Wednesday, January 23,
2019.
Jamie was born on
May 14, 1991 in Wilkes
County to Randy Darrell
Lankford and Sandra Joan
Triplette Ashlin.
Jamie is preceded
in death by her father; pater-
nal grandparents, Clyde
Lankford, Connie Brown;
maternal grandparents, James
and Hazel Triplette.
Jamie is survived
by her mother, Sandra
Triplette Ashlin; her husband
and the father of her children,
Tony Hill; daughter, TiAnna
Hill of Jonesville; son,
Anthony Hill of Moravian
Falls; sister, Shandi Harris of
Myrtle Beach; brother,
Dustin Moore of Moravian
Falls and two nephews,
Devin Moore of Myrtle
Beach and Colbie Moore of
Moravian Falls.
Private Family
Service will be held February
23, 2019.
Memorial dona-
tions may be given to Adams
Funeral Home of Wilkes,
P.O. Box 396 Moravian Falls,
NC 28654 to help with final
expenses.
Adams Funeral
Home of Wilkes has the
honor of serving the
Lankford Family.
Stuart was born on
County to Jessie Glen Walker
Marie Watkins.
Stuart is preceded
daughter Barbara Lynn
Saturday Night Music and Dancing
7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
North Wilkesboro Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
1142. •
Admission : $7.00
Proceeds from the dances go to maintain the post.
Drinks and snacks available for purchase.
FEBRUARY
16th: Jeff Michael (Bluegrass)
23rd: Black Water (Country)
MARCH
2nd: Silver Eagle Country (Country Rock)
9th: Black Water (Country)
16th: Eric Ellis & Friends (Country) The NW VFW post is located off of Highway 115, on
Veterans Drive (Formerly Beech Street) in North
Wilkesboro.
Notice:
The Town of North Wilkesboro is cur-
rently accepting offers on its property located
at 912 Main Street, North Wilkesboro.
This is a two-story, 5,000 square foot
masonry building in the heart of the downtown
district.
Interested parties may
submit written offers to purchase to PO Box
218 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or email to
For additional property information or
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WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — WILKES HERITAGE MUSEUM, BLUE RIDGE MUSIC HALL OF FAME, CAROLINA IN THE FALL, THE RECORD PARK, CHICKENFEST and AMERICANA DAY
OPINION
A not so permanent wave...
Every so often, I begin my
column with a note to the effect
of "...the best part of my day is
my company."
And it is.
The "bait" out front leads
many to assume we are running
an antique store and, once I get
them past it not being a store,
but a poor man's museum, I
have some amazing visits with
folks that wander in literally
from Boomer to Bangkok.
Being a wannabe storyteller, it
is always great to have a "fresh
set of ears," as Sonny Church
says.
Also, at this time of year, it is
approaching the anniversaries of
my parents' deaths in 1995-
March and April-and, while
they are always on my mind, it
just seems to bear down on me
more this time of year. I, as you
are bound to know, was their
baby boy, and they were both
elderly when they died. Most of
their contemporaries are also
gone and, frankly, it is rare for
anyone to stop by who even
knew them.
Which brings me to my com-
pany.
The offices of The Record
and Thursday Printing are "dec-
orated" with an array of old,
unusual, and eclectic items
which just beg for a story to be
told about each one of them.
And, that allows me to often
work in a story about my moth-
er, Cary, or my daddy, The
Preacher.
So this past weekend when
three folks came in from
Gastonia and walked straight to
the hair-curling machine, I was
ready.
The machine, which looks
like something form Saddam
Hussein's basement, is actually
a 1918 Helene Curtis Empress
permanent wave machine - and
it is still in perfect working con-
dition. It was given to me by
Arlene Staley some years ago,
and it has been photographed
with many a hairdresser who
ended up randomly visiting
here, and it is a great piece of
history.
I live upstairs above The
Record in the 911 Main Street
building in what was once The
Maylflower Beauty Shop and
Beauty School. My mother
sometimes had her hair done
there and, when was a little boy,
I was with her when she got a
"permanent" one day. She
looked like they were going to
blast her into outer space with
all those wires and clips
attached to her head.
Well, in no time, we were
climbing those same steps again
and I asked why we were there.
My mother said she was going
to get a permanent.
"You just got one," I said.
"Well, I need another one,"
she replied.
"Then it wasn't very perma-
nent was it?" I told her.
As she laughed, getting
ready to explain that your hair
grows out and another treatment
is needed, I said "...looks like
you would call it a 'temporary.'"
My mother never drove a car.
Years later, when sometimes my
dad couldn't take her to the
beauty shop, she would call me
and she would always say,
ries about my sweet mother,
Cary, is priceless to me.
I thank my visitors and any-
one else who gives me the
chance to share those memories.
"Kenny, can you take me to the
beauty shop? It's time for
another temporary.
To remember and to tell sto-
Ken Welborn is the Publisher of The Record and Thursday
Printing. to contact him, please call 336-667-0134 or
336-957-7947 or email [email protected]
Rep. Jeffrey Elmore reports from the N.C. House
On Wednesday, Feb. 13,
three of the bills I sponsored
were introduced on the House
floor and were referred to com-
mittees.
HB 55, Alexander County/
Sheriff Vacancies - The current
statute states if there is a vacan-
cy in the office of sheriff, the
coroner of the county must exe-
cute all process directed to the
sheriff until the board elects a
new sheriff, and sets out addi-
tional requirements for filling
the sheriff vacancy. My bill
would eliminate Alexander
County from the statute. The
bill was referred to the
Committee on State and Local
Government.
HB 56, Arts Education
Requirement - This bill will
direct the State Board of
Education to require one arts
education credit prior to gradu-
ation from High School. When
art education is added to stu-
dents lives, it helps students
academically in problem solv-
ing, their critical & creative
thinking and social skills, moti-
vates learning and contributes
to students overall success. The
bill was referred to Committee
on Education, K-12.
HB 57, Create Term for
Public Schools and Codify the
North Carolina Virtual Public
School Program - The bill is a
technical bill that adds the term
public school unit and arranges
the North Carolina Virtual
School program all to be locat-
ed under one umbrella in the
law. The bill was referred to the
Committee on Education, K-12.
Bills Elmore Co-Sponsored
HB 76, School Safety
Omnibus -This bill makes vari-
ous changes to improve school
safety, as recommended by the
House Select Committee on
School Safety.
HB 79, Academic
Alignment/Boards of Education
and Community Colleges - A
bill to allow local Boards of
Education to align their school
calendars with local community
colleges.
Governor Appoints Chief of
Justice to NC Supreme Court
The Governor appointed
Cheri Beasley as Chief of
Justice to the North Carolina
Supreme Court. Judges are nor-
mally elected, but due to the
retirement of Former Chief of
Justice Mark Martin, the
Governor has the authority to
appoint someone to replace the
vacancy.
Speaker Moore Visits Mount
Pleasant Elementary School
I was honored to have
Speaker Moore visit Mount Pleasant Elementary School on Friday, Feb. 15, for a school construction bond forum and to tour the school. Wilkes County is one of the stops in Speaker Moore's statewide stops for a school construction bond pro- posal. His goal is to listen to local and school officials for their input on the need for school construction resources.
If I can be of assistance at
any time, please do not hesitate
to contact me by email at
[email protected] or by
phone at (919) 733-5935 or by
mail, 306A3, Legislative Office
Building, Raleigh, N.C. 27603.
Attack against one is an attack against all nied by intensive anti-Semitic
propaganda that claimed the
boycott was merely reciproca-
tion for the hostile attitude of
foreign Jews towards the new
German regime.
For a time, the boycotts
eased up however the economic
States, are coming under
increasing threats of attack.
In France, for example, Jews
have been warned by govern-
ment officials not to wear any
articles of clothing or jewelry
that identifies them as Jewish.
In 2017, a 65-year-old Jewish
isolated to New York or
Pittsburgh or France or any-
where else in the world. Those
of us who consider ourselves
civilized and want to live in a
peaceful society much consider
an attack against one of us as an
attack against all of us.
According to God's word, we
must stand shoulder to shoulder
with our Jewish brothers and
sisters knowing that it is our
duty, as Christians and citizens
of the free world, to make
absolutely certain that another
Holocaust never happens again.
and social isolation intensified. grandmother and teacher, was
We are living in a time when
anti-Semitism is again on the
rise and public opinion is being
wrongly and strongly influenced
against Israel and the Jewish
people.
Back during the 1930's and
1940's, millions of Jews became
victims of the Holocaust not
because they were unaware that
something bad was happening
but because it was all too horri-
ble and too unbelievable to actu-
ally grasp the reality that sys-
tematic intimidation and murder
could be taking place in an edu-
cate and sophisticated society
such as existed in Germany and
Europe. The first step down this
dark passage of history began
with intimidation.
On April 1, 1933, the Nazi
regime announced a boycott of
Jewish tradesmen, craftsmen,
lawyers and doctors, accompa-
Anti-Semitism and racism
became a normal part not just of
public campaigns, but also of
teachings in schools.
Eventually, the Nazi PR
machine succeeded in convinc-
ing the German public that Jews
were subhuman and were to
blame for Germany's many
woes. Jews became thought of
as the enemy of Germany and
thus were openly attacked in the
streets and often in broad day-
light.
Today, an eerily similar pat-
tern is emerging.
The Boycott, Divestment and
Sanctions (BDS) campaigns
against Israel and Israeli prod-
ucts is said to be in retaliation
for the sufferings of the
Palestinians for which the
United Nations and others
blame Israel. Of course, this is
nonsense. Thankfully the Jews
now have a safe haven and it's
called the land of Israel howev-
er not all Jews live in Israel.
Those who continue to reside in
France, Europe, Spain, Brussels
and even in parts of the United
murdered by an Islamist neigh-
bor who broke into her apart-
ment, beat her and threw her
from her balcony. Witnesses
reported hearing him shout,
"I've killed my Jew!" This past
Friday night in Brooklyn, N.Y.,
there was another attack on a
synagogue. The perpetrator
threw a rock through the win-
dows causing the glass to shatter
and land close to where the chil-
dren and adults were gathered
around the peaceful Shabbat
table.
The Rabbi said, "We are fac-
ing this unfortunate experience
not with discouragement, but
with solid determination - to
continue celebrating our faith,
sharing our rich heritage, and
offering our culture in an inclu-
sive and warm environment. At
the same time, we acknowledge
the disturbing and increasingly
frequent incidents of hate and
prejudice in our New York com-
munity, and its destructive and
divisive effects, especially on
young people."
Violence against Jews is not
Earl Cox is an international
broadcaster and journalist who has
served in senior level positions with
four US presidents. Due to his out-
spoken support for Israel, he has
been recognized by Prime Minister
Netanyahu as a Goodwill
Ambassador from Israel to the
Jewish and Christian communities
around the world and named the
Voice of Israel to America by
Israel's former Prime Minister
Ehud Olmert. Mr. Cox resides in
Charleston, S.C., and in Jerusalem.
KEN WELBORN
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The 1918 Helene Curtis Empress permanent wave machine
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Third Friday Open Mic held at The 1915 in Wilkesboro
Kicking off Friday's Open Mic program at The 1915 in
Wilkesboro was Charles Hicks playing a variety of songs,
as well as his own original work. Record photos by Ken Welborn
A special volunteer to sing on Friday at the
Open Mic was 5-year old Vera Lynn Powell
who sang "Twinkle, Twinkly Little Star" to
the delight of the crowd . She is the daugh-
ter of Rosann and Claude Powell of
Boomer.
Wilkes County's own Andrew Palmer, who performs as Andrew
X, played a 12 string guitar and sang several of his original songs.
Among those in attendance were, left, Denise Sidden
and Teresa Lococo.
Patrons at The 1915's Artisan Café await the beginning of
Friday's Open Mic.
Life in the Carolinas' Carl White was on hand
Friday, shown here with Michelle Isom, emcee for
the Open Mic event.
Lankford Continued from front
Finally time for demo-
lition drew near. Ken
asked me one morning,
"What do you think we
should do with that old
property."
"We should make it
into a music park," I said.
Ken said, "Let's take a
ride up there and show me
what you have in mind."
To backtrack a bit, I've
always been a big music
fan and have actually had
the privilege to play in
several bands over the
year - most notably in
Wilkes being The Elkville
String Band. So, I looked
at every place as a poten-
tial spot for music.
Once at the property at
the corner of Fourth and E
streets, we walked around.
I gave suggestions where
to put the stage, where the
audience could be situated
and where a backstage
area could be.
When the remains of
the old house was bull-
dozed down and the lot
cleared, the guys from
D.W.'s Bobcat Service
went to work leveling the
ground. We sowed grass,
watered it faithfully and
by that spring, and had a
wonderful stand of beauti-
ful green grass where a red
Mars-like landscape had
once been.
We decided to call our
first-ever event
ChickenFest in honor of
our great poultry industry
heritage here in Wilkes
and decided there would
be no charge for those who
wished to attend. We
named the venue The
Record Park. Also, we
decided to feature all local
and regional bands and
musicians - in other
words, folks we had made
friends with over the
years.
Our good friend,
Gerald Lankford, helped
us arrange a meeting with
then Tyson Foods
Wilkesboro Plant Manager
Mark Welborn. We had an
impressive presentation
with color graphics detail-
ing all our plans. It seemed
like 10 minutes into the
meeting, we got the green
light. Mark Welborn said,
"How can we not sponsor
your event with a name
like ChickenFest."
We assured Mark that
all food served at the event
would be various types of
chicken - a tradition we
intend to keep coming up
on our 14th season of
music.
With Tyson's help, we
went to work on The
Tyson Pavilion.
There were many con-
versations with Mike
Palmer, the owner of Main
Street Music and Loan.
Mike has done more to
promote the local music
scene than anyone. He is
also an incredible musi-
cian and a dear and trusted
friend. And, he was sup-
portive of our plans.
Ken and I went as far as
enlisting the help of Art
Menius, best known as the
voice of MerleFest and a
virtual walking encyclope-
dia of Americana music
history. He said he liked
our idea and even emceed
for us one Saturday at the
event.
Ken and I decided to
hold ChickenFest on the
Friday and Saturday of
Memorial Day Weekend.
And, Ken said, "We need
to name the stage after a
veteran, let's think on
that."
The next day Ken had
decided which veteran's
name should be placed on
the stage - Samuel
Lankford, my father, a
WWII Marine Corps vet-
eran. I couldn't have been
more proud.
So, in late May of
2006, after many, many
hours of work and prepa-
ration, ChickenFest came
to be.
My mother, Willa Mae
Lankford, sister, Ellen,
brother, Mike - who gave
us the idea for our
drainage system -, aunt,
Lovella Lovette, and
uncle, George Lankford
and his wife, Jackie, along
with my daughters,
Jennifer, Anna and
Gabriella, were all there
for the unveiling of the
Sammy Lankford Stage.
I had to let Ken handle
the speaking part of the
unveiling; there was no
way I could have sobbed
my way through.
By God's grace, the
weather was absolutely
perfect - and has been for
nearly every one of our
events since (knock on
wood).
Over the years we've
added much to The Record
Park. Those additions
include The Tut Taylor
Spotlight Stage, The
American Drew Audience
Shelter - complete with
seating for those attend-
ing, a backstage area
where musicians can meet,
mingle, practice and relax,
various storage spaces and
two flower gardens.
Rude Mood, perhaps
the finest blues band in the
Southeast, was the first
band to commit to perform
at our inaugural event. Our
lineup also included greats
like David Johnson, Eric
Ellis, Ernest Johnson,
Ralph Clanton, R.G.
Absher, Steve Englebert,
The Elkville String Band,
The Key City Boys, and
many, many more.
We've added a lot of
friends over the years. One
I remember often and
dearly is the late Charles
Tesh, who started per-
forming at ChickenFest
when we were two or three
years into the festival.
Charles eventually
became in charge of the
Tut Taylor Spotlight stage.
He and I were such good
friends and I miss him.
Some of the more per-
sonally special stage
appearance to me are those
made by my daughters,
Anna, a guitarist, fiddle
player and singer, and
Gabriella, my
youngest,who made her
singing debut at age 4 -
that was in 2007,
Since then, both my
grandsons, Sammie
Osborne, 6, and Charlie
Church, 5, have made
stage appearances. In
2016, Charlie broke
Anna's record for being
the youngest singer ever to
perform on the Sammy
Lankford Stage - at age 3.
He sang Popeye the Sailor
Man, the theme to Scooby
Doo and Happy Birthday.
Charlie was also
Baptized at The Record
Park on Sunday, May 24,
2015. Sammie was
Baptized the next week at
church. Grace before
Faith…
Veterans of Foreign
Wars Post 1142 has been
supporting our events at
The Record Park since the
beginning. At each of our
musical events, the Honor
Guard conducts a flag rais-
ing ceremony. The chap-
lain says a prayer. The
mayor of North
Wilkesboro - for the most
years it has been Robert
Johnson - and Record
Publisher Ken Welborn
welcomes the crowd.
One of the highlights at
each year's ChickenFest is
the singing of the National
Anthem by Lauren Stutts,
who usually also performs
other songs during the fes-
tival.
Another treat is on
Friday evenings when
WKBC Radio personali-
ties Steve Handy and Ed
Racey doing the emcee-
ing.
And, I can't mention
The Record Park without
talking a little bit about the
late John Scorof, who we
lost in July of 2017. John
help build the park - from
the electrical systems, to
various buildings which
now stand on the property.
He was also responsible
for the many flags which
adorned the audience shel-
ter during festivals. A
transplant from Michigan,
where he retired from Ford
Motor Company as an
electrician, had moved to
Wilkes some years ago
with his dear, sweet wife,
Joan.
John was a gruff
Yankee and Navy veteran,
but I quickly came to love
that man, despite his very
direct way of speaking to
folks.
For the first decade I
emceed most of the events
and even performed, par-
ticularly with my daugh-
ters. For the past couple of
years, the announcing of
the bands was turned over
to others - last year to
Jimmy Owen and Larry
Griffin did the job. The
previous year, Jimmy did
it all except for the Friday
evening segment.
And then there's the food - it's great. There is also a children's play area featuring sidewalk chalk, bubbles and other activi- ties.
But, ChickenFest isn't all we do at The Record Park.
We also have
Americana Day - show-
casing youth musicians 18
and younger. It's held on
the Saturday of Labor Day
weekend. Wilkes music
teacher Larry Skipper has
brought 50 or 60 of his
students to perform on the
stage. It is one of our
favorite events of the year.
We've done a lot at The
Record Park, even trying
our hand at outdoor
drama, but music has been
our mainstay.
Hopefully it will be for
years to come.
The late Charles Tesh performing at ChickenFest
Some who have performed at ChickenFest include: Ronnie Black, Scott Gentry, Mark Gentry, Don Brown, Jamie Trollinger, Keith
Hamlin, Michael "Guido" Wyatt, Roger and Michelle Cranford, Mike Palmer,
Cathy Palmer, Rick Gaughan, Ben Holbrook, Niki Hamby, Keith Watts, Crabgrass,
Doug Davis, Tut Taylor, Robert Taylor, Devin Huie, The Sugar Loaf Ramblers, The
Key City Boys, Adam Younce, Doreen Pinkerton with many friends, Padriac
Wildermuth, Josh Perryman, Bobby Martin, Misty River Band, John Logsdon,
Jerry Bobbitt, Billy Ray Summerlin, Summit Strings, The Dixie Duo (Lynn
Stellmach and Kirk Walker), R.G. Absher with a variety of friends, Billy Gee, Wes
Tuttle, Steve Englebert, Rick Brockner, Maple Creek (Wayne, Rachel and Jacob
Pinson from Shelby), Sonny Remington, The Coffee Pickers (the late Kurt Stadlin
and his wife, Maria), The Elkville String Band (the late Drake Walsh, Herb Key,
Bill Williams, Jim Lloyd, Trevor McKenzie and Nicole Vidrine), Wayne
Henderson, Larry Skipper, The Ward Eller Band, Lloyd Church, the late Tut Taylor,
Robert Taylor, Mule Ferguson, Jeff Moore, Linda Cabe, Joey Neal, The Arbor
Grove United Methodist Church Choir, Larry Griffin, BackPorch Bluegrass, Jimmy
Owen, Uncle Joe and the Shady Rest, Copper Creek, Heidi and Tatum Holloway,
Sonny Remington, Black Spotted Banana, Shelia Absher, Devaughn Ladd, Lynn
and Jimmy and the late Jerry Swaim, The Local Boys, The Rocky Point Band, Andy
Rhodes, the late Richie Feimster, Zach Redner, Keith Mangold, William Foster,
Adrian Turbovich, Steve and Lorrie Barker, William Ham, Wes Osborne, Mike
Roten, Mike Earp, The Kruger Brothers, Tyler and Brittany Laws, Alex Key, Sam
Lyall, Larry Slack, Marty Absher, Andrew Triplett, Elizabeth Carter, Clyde
Holloway and Talk of the Town, Tal Holbrook, Dwayne Eller and Hard Tymes,
Tony and Jacob Joines, Adrian Smithey, Crystal Dean Broyhill, Heather Dean,
Morrigan Rathey, Tim and Alys Preston, Jeff Owle, Bobby Billings, Jonathan Byrd,
Don Story, Chris Barker, The Davis Family, The Catawba Boys, Jeff Michael, Carol
Minton, Seth Brockner, James Brockner, John Palmer, Ramona Church, The Synder
Family, Edwin Osborne, Kudzu Chainsaws, Horseplay, The Little Rascals, Andrew
Bryant, Ronnie Swann, Tyler Tuttle, Amy Hornbeck, the late Melvin Roten and his
wife Ruby Roten, Madison McKinney, Daryl and Brett Triplette, Logan Welborn,
Ray Allen Jr., Ruby Williams and Chris Eller, Matt Dewer, Jonah Horton, Gary
Miller, Presley Barker, Jacob Johnson, Aubreana Lovell, The Zephyr Lightning
Bolts, Isaac Aiken, Greg Tuttle, Jacob Greer, Catherine Harwell, Mike Rominger,
Michael McCorkell, Logan Welborn and there have been more.
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8A THE RECORD, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC -February 20, 2019
King & Queen Of Hearts 52nd Wilkesboro United
Methodist Church Pancake
Fundraiser this Friday
Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab held there annual Sweetheart Banquet on Tuesday,
February 12th. The Residents and their families enjoyed a delicious meal and entertainment by
Staci Braun. Wilkes Central Key club volunteered to help with the dinner. Congratulations to
our 2019 King and Queen of Hearts. Queen, Juanita Johnson and King, Bobby Lane.
The 52nd annu-
al pancake day anniver-
sary, will see your
favorite seasoned pan-
cake flipping veterans
returning to make your
dreams of breakfast for
lunch and supper come
true- at least this Friday,
February 22.
Beginning at 7
a.m. the Wilkesboro
Methodist Church, locat-
ed at 309 West Main
Street, Wilkesboro, will
be host to all the coffee,
juice, milk, bacon,
sausage, and pancakes
your tummy can hold.
The goodness doesn’t
stop until 7 p.m.
Read:
The
Record
Last year they
sold almost a thousand
pancakes. Tickets are
available at the door to
dine in, and they also
have carry out available
by calling 336.818.0552.
Prices are still
$7 for adults and $3 for
children six and under.
Monies from the pancake
fundraiser go to support
local church missions.
This sculpture, made by artist Wayne Trapp, was placed on the B Street Park wall in North Wilkesboro on Main Street in
2005. It fell in May of 2013 during a storm, and has been reconstructed and placed in the side yard of the Wilkes Art
Galley. The plan is to make the WAG side yard a park like atmosphere, with seating and other outside sculptures.
Record Photo: Ken Welborn
Bare makes it to
Hoop Shoot State Finals
Ralee Bare, from Traphill Elementary School, won the State
Championship award for ages 10/11 girls, February 9th, held
in Greensboro N.C. Bare hit 23/25 baskets, and will be going
to regional's in Fredericksburg Maryland in March. The
National Hoop Shoot Contest is sponsored by The Elks Lodge.
Picture submitted by Nelson Martin
Hoop Shoot Coordinator
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Over - the - Counter (OTC)
Relief for Cold Sores
Cold sores (fever blisters) are blisters
that appear on the lip or aroundn the mouth. They
cause the skin around them to become red,
swollen, and sore. The sores break open and leak
a clear fluid, which scabs over. The time it takes
for a fever blister to heal ranges from several
days to two weeks. Cold sores are caused by the
herpes simplex virus and will usually
go away on their own.
Over the counter (OTC) options include
topical medicines that are applied to skin. Viractin
(tetracaine) and Zilactin-L (lidocaine) are applied to
the sore to reduce pain. Abreva (docosanol) and
Zilactin (benzyl alcohol) can shorten the time it takes
the cold sore to heal. Herpecin-L (dimethicone with
sunscreen) can reduce pain and prevent cold sores
from coming back. Common side effects of these
medications include mild stinging, burning, or itching
at the application site.
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NOW I HAVE
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In a recent arti- IRS access to
cle I told you that many your bank account but if
taxpayers are finding that you choose this method,
they are getting smaller you are only authorizing
refunds, or actually owe them to access your
with their return, because
account one time and
the Tax Cuts and Jobs only for the amount spec-
Act of 2017 modified ified. This method will
withholding tables for pay your balance due
employees, resulting in immediately upon filing
less tax withheld. Please your return.
remember that in many
The second
cases your tax liability method is called Direct
will be less than it was in Pay. This method differs
2017 given the same from EFW in that you
income and deductions, don't give the govern-
but the withholding ment access to your
tables may have been a account, you send money
bit too aggressive in from your account. This
reducing withholding so is safer (although EFW is
many are finding that
safe and secure) if you they have to pay the IRS
don't want the IRS to
this year. have your account num-
If you owe, first ber. With Direct Pay, you
please remember that direct the payment to
your return does not have come from your check-
to be filed until April ing or savings account
15th. If you choose to file through IRS Direct Pay,
now, your payment is available on the IRS
still not due until April website (irs.gov). You
15th. You have probably can schedule the pay-
always gotten a refund, ment up to 30 days in
and because you wanted
advance and you receive to get that refund as soon
instant confirmation
as possible, you have when you submit the
always filed early. That's payment. You can change
a great habit. There are or cancel your payment
plenty of reasons to file two business days before
early, but even if you do the scheduled payment
file early, you can still date and you can even
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tions each time you make don't have the cash right
a payment. You can even now to pay, you still have
schedule a Direct Pay time.
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If you have
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you've always written a these payment methods,
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the check. You don't have a topic you would
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