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Mr. Charles Robert Camp
Pfafftown— Mr. Charles Robert ‘Bob’ Camp, 73, of Pfafftown died on Jan. 26, 2012 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Bob was born in Alton, Illinois, on Jan. 23, 1939, to Hazel Ferne and Charles F. Camp, who preceded him indeath. Bob graduated from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Campus in 1962. He started Camp ConstructionCompany in 1973, which he operated in Alton, Illinois and Roaring Gap, North Carolina until his retirement in...
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Mr. Charles Junior Prevette
Mr. Charles Junior Prevette, 64, of Jonesville, passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mr. Prevette was born Oct. 26, 1947, in Surry County to Grabel Prevette and Martha Ledbetter Prevette. He was a member of Grace Full Gospel Church and was retired from Unifi. Mr. Prevette was an US Army veteran serving during the Vietnam war. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy P...
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Paul Frances Flynn
Paul Frances Flynn, 87, of Jonesville passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2012. He was born May 16, 1924, in Yadkin County to the late Bill and Franie Bates Flynn. He attended Shady Grove Baptist Church in Statesville. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Nora Ball, Lois McCann, Nettie Bryant, Lizzie Beshears, Mary Sizemore; brother, Marvin Bates. Surviving are his wife, Vermell Triplett-...
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Mr. James Clifton “Jaybird” Sidden
Mr. James Clifton “Jaybird” Sidden, 72, of Austin Traphill Road, Traphill died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at his home. Mr. Sidden was born in Wilkes County, Sept. 30, 1939, to Walter Van Sidden and Connie Ellis Hollaway. He was a member of Old Roaring River Baptist Church. Mr. Sidden was a logger, sawmiller and did grading. His hobby was lawnmower racing. Mr. Sidden is survived by his wife, Rosie Fay Hollaway Sidden of the home; one daughter,...
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Mr. Rex Everett Wood
Mr. Rex Everett Wood, age 87, of North Wall Street, Elkin, formerly of Wilkes County, died Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wood was born May 30, 1924, in Wilkes County to Leander Marshall and Ennis Mae Blackburn Wood. He was a member of Rachel Baptist Church and a US Army Veteran. Mr. Wood was the owner and a retired photographer from Wood Studio in North Wilkesboro and was also employed with Jenkins Hardware, ...
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Timothy Wayne Gentry
Timothy Wayne Gentry, 61, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012. He was born January 29, 1951 in Iredell County to William “John” and Martha Shore Gentry. He most enjoyed spending time outdoors and coaching his children and friends through the years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Shore Gentry. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn “Ginny” Herndon Gentry; children, Ben (Alicia) Gentry, Molly (Patrick) Fitzsimons, Nick Gentry; fat...
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Community calendar
Tuesday, Jan. 31 • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. – The Alleghany County Extension & Community Association will host a cooking class “Seafood at its Best: Low-Country Boil”. Includes taste testing, tips on food prep, recipes & nutritional information. Lunch will be provided. Class will be conducted on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 at the Alleghany County Wellness Center. A $10 fee will be charged to cover the class, food & materials. Pre-registration is requ...
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James Leo Calloway
James Leo Calloway, 89, of Center Road passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. He was born September 24, 1922 in Yadkin County to the late Isom S. and Mary Holcomb Calloway. Mr. Calloway was retired from Chatham Manufacturing with 48 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the US Army in Central Europe. Mr. Calloway was a faithful member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church, as long as ...
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Carol “Jo” Minick Westmoreland
Mrs. Carol “Jo” Minick Westmoreland, 75, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2012. She was born February 17, 1936 in Yadkin County to the late Earl Breckenridge and Sarah Rose Minick. Mrs. Westmoreland worked as a crossing guard at Cityview Elementary School for a few years, Hanes Hosiery, and then worked and retired from Lucent Technologies with several years of service. She was a member of the Lucent Pioneers and Clemmons First Baptist Ch...
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Naomi Long Patterson Leonard
Mrs. Naomi Long Patterson Leonard, 93, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Leonard was born May 23, 1918 in Stokes County to the late Yul and Nellie Bennett Long. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Alvin “Pat” Patterson, by a son, Ronald A. Patterson, and by 5 brothers and sisters. Surviving are her daughter, Patsy P. Burch, Jonesville; grandchildren, Joseph...
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Coach Bill Whittington, Educator, Community Leader Passes Away
Coach William “Bill” Whittington, age 82, of North Wilkesboro died Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at Villages of Wilkes. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 22, at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Joel Blevins and the Rev. Byron Greene officiating. Entombment will be in Scenic Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday night. Coach Wh...
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Rowan Motsinger
After a brief battle with cancer, Mr. James Rowan Motsinger, age 83, of High Rock Road, Boomer, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, January 10, 2012. Funeral services will be held Friday 2:00PM, January 13, 2012 at Little Rock Baptist Church with Rev. David Byrd, Rev. Robert Livingston, Rev. Robert Webb, Rev. Roger Jennings and Rev. Jerry Kilby officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Frida...
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Dr. Josephine Felts Hendrix
Dr. Josephine Felts Hendrix Dr. Frances Josephine “Jo” Felts Hendrix, age 79, wife of Edward H. Hendrix, of Imosa Lane, Hays died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 13, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with the Rev. Vincent Adams, the Rev. Russ Nixon, and the Rev. Stewart Roten officiating. Burial will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive at Reins...
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Attaree Johnson Billings

Attaree Johnson Billings, age 80 of Elkin passed away on January 10, 2012 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Billings was born in Wilkes County on December 8, 1931 to the late Ovid and Ella Spicer Johnson. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Mrs. Billings was also a member of Center Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Windell Billings; and a sister, Marie Johnson.
Mrs. Billings is survived by her children, Betty Sue Carter & husband Barry of Roaring River, Ray Hawkins & wife Lydia of Elkin, Lesia Fessenden & husband Dave of Jonesville, Annette Prevette & husband Barry of Roaring River, Tammy Deal & husband Ken of Kernersville; brothers, Dan Johnson & wife Betty of Elkin, Bill Johnson & wife Jean of Thurmond, Leonard Johnson of Thurmond, Kenneth Johnson & wife Phyllis of Thurmond, Archie Johnson of Ronda; sister, Kathleen Adams & husband Jerry of State Road; 9 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 great great-grandchildren; and several loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00a.m., Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Center Baptist Church in Thurmond with Rev. Jimmy Gilreath officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 11, 2012 from 6:00-8:00p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017 Online condolences may be made at www.johnson-funeral.com
Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Billings family.
Attaree Johnson Billings, age 80 of Elkin passed away on January 10, 2012 at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. Mrs. Billings was born in Wilkes County on December 8, 1931 to the late Ovid and Ella Spicer Johnson. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Mrs. Billings was also a member of Center Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Windell Billing...
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Elgin Johnny Bennett
Elgin Johnny Bennett, age 90, of Elkin, NC died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin. He was born in Alleghany County on September 25, 1921 to the late Faw Coy and Munice Hall Bennett. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Geraldine Shaw Bennett; two sons, Johnny Elgin Bennett and Tony Franklin Bennett; one brother, Clayton Bennett; three sisters, Amy Hodge, Mallie Edwards and...
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