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NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2019 VOL. 37, NO. 36 Only 25¢ A remembrance of local journalist and musician Lynn Worth

(Editor's note: This column at the tracks for a couple of was in need of a sports editor. See Obituary by author Rick Houston is a trib- weeks and sneaking food out of Would I possibly be interest- Page 4A ute to Lynn Worth, a well-known the press box - when it was ed?

local journalist and musician available - I was desperate. Yes!!! that I moved from my home- who passed away on Feb. 6, town of Nashville, Tenn., to I'd met Jerry Lankford - now I didn't even ask Jerry where 2019.) , hoping against the editor of The Record - a this paper was, or how much it month before. We struck up a paid. As bad as things were hope to somehow make it in the By RICK HOUSTON friendship, and when we saw going at that point, those kinds great and wondrous world of Special to The Record each other again at the North NASCAR. of trivialities didn't really matter. Lynn Worth changed my life. The journey was a difficult Wilkesboro event, he told me Turned out, the paper was The Lynn Worth It was in late September 1992 one and after sleeping in my car about a nearby newspaper that See Worth, page 3A Murder at the Jumpingoff Place: part XXX Becoming Hiding in plain sight By LARRY J. GRIFFIN The Record Special Reporter for The Record It was apparent to Annie Geist that Darlene Brooks (Note: this column is a continuation of the story of my must have been drinking before she and husband, 20 years at The Record and Thursday Printing.) Bill, walked into the side-door of the Brooks's dou- ble-wide. By JERRY LANKFORD A distinctive scent of alcohol laced Darlene's Record Editor breath and her behavior suggested that she "had been The first day I went to work for Ken Welborn, he gave at it" for a while. With open arms, she welcomed her me the day off. new neighbors and treated them as if they were fami- I've certainly paid for that since. ly who had been absent for a while. But, allow me to explain. "I'm not sure where Harold was; I never asked," The plan was for me to work a two-week notice at my Annie recalled. "But Darlene continued to talk to me other job before I came to work for Ken - he has a real like she had done on the phone-telling me stuff about problem with people who quit a job without giving a her family that was too personal to be telling a virtu- notice. I was told by my former employer that a notice al stranger. 'I really don't know your family and some wouldn't be necessary - and that's putting it very mildly. of these things you're saying to me, I don't need to At mid-afternoon, on a sunny winter day, after being know.'" de-hired, collecting my few personal items off my sud- Then Darlene repeated an intoxicated asseveration denly former desk, and turning in my key, I drove up that Annie heard her utter on a number of occasions, Fourth Street to the corner of E Street in North "You're my friend; you're like a sister to me; I feel I Wilkesboro. I walked up the steps and in the front door of can talk to you." the white, wood frame, century-old, two story house Annie's husband decided that he was going out to which was the home of Thursday Magazine and Thursday smoke a cigarette; so he excused himself, leaving her Sherry Hart and her daughter, April Printing. I found Ken sitting in his office and told him I and their hostess inside-talking. was ready to go to work. "There is a room off the dining area that Darlene might try to hurt you- then I would have to kill him That was on Friday, Jan. 29, 1999. referred to as a 'denning room.' It had a pool table in myself if he tried that, or hurt him." Ken just laughed and said, "Take the rest of the day it as well. It was on one of the walls in there that I Almost as if on cue, a white Mustang-with what off. We'll see you on Monday." saw again the picture of Bare among his relatives-the appeared to be a faded blue/black stripe-pulled into So, really I started work for Ken on Feb. 1, 1999. same photo I noticed when Bill and me came down to the driveway; a lone passenger exited the car and Like in the beginnings of any new job, I floundered a meet Darlene the first time and she wasn't at home." walked toward the patio where Bill was smoking his little, trying to figure out exactly what to do. It was still Since Annie's new acquaintance was talking freely cigarette. Though his hair and beard were shorter Thursday Magazine - a shopper paper that printed TV and unrestrained about her family, she decided to ask than the first time she saw him, Annie knew that the listings and public service announcements. The paper was about the photograph. She recalled that it was approaching man, spotted through the window, was tabloid-size, so filling the front page was no problem approaching 2 p.m. when she ventured to ask. "Is that the same one she met during the septic system instal- since, like now, we publish once a week. the guy on Unsolved Mysteries?" lation. And it "freaked her out." I think my first story was something about the Tyson "Yeah, that's my brother, Bare; he's wanted for "When he got out of the Mustang, he left the door Feed Mill in Roaring River and its importance to Wilkes murder of a woman up here," Darlene responded with open for some reason. I could see inside it; some- County. I remember interviewing then manager Skipper an uncommon candor. "He comes around every once thing about the insides had been changed, like some- Solomon, who I was familiar with from my time at The in a while, and I would like for you to meet him. But body had painted the interior," Annie recalled. "Bare Tribune in Elkin. if he knew that you knew about what he's done, he When Ken and I first spoke and he asked what I need- See Bare, page 3A See Lankford, page 3A

At the Black Cat Station The Black Cat Station Yadkin Valley Railroad Club opens its facility at 800 Elizabeth Street (the corner of Hinshaw Street and Elizabeth Street) in North Wilkesboro the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The club is home to a huge model train layout with five tracks and ten trains in operation. On Saturday, the traffic was steady as kids and adults came to enjoy the display. Benjamin Livingston, a railroad fan from early childhood was Saturday's conductor assisted by Koben Cardwell, who was there with his grandmother, Patricia Ruggiero, who said Koben would come there every day if it were open. See more photos on 2A Record photos by Ken Welborn

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WILKES COUNTY, N.C. — HOME of WILKES HERITAGE MUSEUM, BLUE RIDGE MUSIC HALL OF FAME, THE RECORD PARK, CHICKENFEST and AMERICANA DAY

The Record - North Wilkesboro, N.C. - February 13, 2019 - Page 2A More scenes from Black Cat Station

Volunteer Carol Patton was on hand Many of the buildings and trains have the names of sponsors and folks who have Another volunteer, John Patton, selling snacks in the stations gift shop worked through the years on the Black Cat Station project. This area above is worked in the main display area to which also features the Thomas the names for the late Walt Plexico, the WCC Dean of Instruction who died in 2005. answer questions and explain many Train layout which children can oper- Walt was known for his volunteer work throughout the county and especially for of the details involved with a model ate. Record photos by Ken Welborn his years of service to the Rotary Club of North Wilkesboro. train project of this size.

Plenty of music was to be heard in the Wilkesboros on Friday

At The 1915 in Wilkesboro on Friday night a sold out crowd enjoyed the original music of Shay Lovette. Lovette, the son of Beth and Rick Lovette, who now lives near Boone, was accompanied by Earleine (Ashley Wright of Boone) shown above left. The music continued with The Contenders, (shown above) with Wilkes native Josh Day and Jay Nash. Day is the son of N.W. Rotary News Lynn Day and the late Sam Day of Wilkesboro. Record photo by Ken Welborn

On Friday evening Anchor Coffee on D Street in North Wilkesboro was host for Western North Carolina native Will Easter, right, and Nicholas Bullins who played some of their original folk rock music. A good crowd was on hand, many to see Andrew Palmer who opened for Easter and Bullins. Record photos by Ken Welborn

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 program was presented by Rotary and Wilkes Community College President Jeff Cox (above left) and WCC’s Vice President of Strategy Zach Barricklow. Their pres- entation was on WCC’s strategic planning and the placement of counselors in the high schools that the college serves in Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghany counties, aided by a grant from the Robert L. Strickland Family. Club photo by Gordon Burns

Heart to Heart

While in the barber's Life In The Carolinas chair last week, Garry, my Podcast. We titled the barber, had big news. It episode Heart to Heart. The looks like he may have a special show focused on the

brother he is just now learn- journey of dealing with ing about. I asked him if he matters of the heart. Dr. was excited about having a Thomas is brilliant, and his new brother. He said he approach to healthcare is was; however, the idea is so driven by promoting aware- new he is still processing ness and a passion for heal- the emotions that come ing. along with such a discovery. Wherever we find our- Josh, Garry's son and the selves, it's a good idea to fellow barber said they have stop for a moment and share CARL WHITE been invited to visit their our lives with those we are Life in the Carolinas new northern family mem- around. The love month can ber. Garry is not much for be demanding, but it can long-distance travel; his also be gentle, kind and full The past few weeks have been exciting and entertain- heart indeed is in the of passion. ing. Carolinas, and he is not Happy Valentine's Day! The Carolinas are well excited about venturing too known for seasonal abnor- far away from the land he Carl White is the malities. It's not odd to have calls home. Crab cakes with asparagus and baby potatoes at Sixth and Main Executive Producer and near recording breaking In the style of true Host of the award-winning cold weather for a few days Southern Hospitality, an syndicated TV show Carl and then Spring-like weath- invitation will soon be sum known as Oden was out series will be part of our never a dull visit with Ken. White's Life In The er. Just enough to tease our extended to the brother in the woods foraging for Life In The Carolinas syndi- The food and service at Carolinas. The weekly show spring flowering plant life from afar. From what I food." cated show. Over the next Sixth and Main in North is now in its 10th year of and then in the twinkling of understand hints have I plan to read every few years, we will be pro- Wilkesboro is excellent. I syndication and can be seen an eye it's cold again. already been given by the word. ducing segments on histori- enjoyed the crab cakes with in the Charlotte market on So, it goes in the new brother that suggest an I had the opportunity to cally significant Theaters in asparagus and baby pota- WJZY Fox 46 Saturday's at Carolinas, we are people invite and visit to the take in a few live shows. the Carolinas. We have a toes. Ken dined on and noon and My40. The show with many layers, and those Carolinas would be wel- One was an open mic night good variety of theaters to spoke well about the salmon also streams on Amazon layers come in handy during comed. at The 1915 in Wilkesboro, choose, and each one plays and vegetables. I think Prime. For more informa- our winter months. We also Bill Barns ask for my and the other was at the a vital role in our charming digestion works better when tion visit www.lifeinthe- love metaphors, and a color- thoughts on his new book Reeves Theater in Elkin towns in the Carolinas. you have dinner with a well- carolinas.com. You can ful story fills the need we that is in the final stages NC. The Reeves Theater is I enjoyed dinner with seasoned storyteller. email Carl at have to be a good storyteller before publishing. The first the subject of one of our Ken Welborn, publisher, In celebration of [email protected] or a great listener. The need sentence of Chapter One is broadcast segments that we and friend who loves the February as the Heart m. for both is never-ending. "One beautiful, moonlit are calling The Carolina Carolinas with a strong Month, we had Dr. Julian night, a young mother opos- Theater Trail. The segment focus on Wilkes County. It's Thomas as a guest on the The Record - North Wilkesboro, N.C. - February 13, 2018 - Page 3A

fire. I proudly hit the office she had been diagnosed with Worth Monday, went to the dark- liver cancer. I was dumb- Continued from front room to develop my well- founded. Not Lynn. Not the Alleghany News, and while earned shots … and promptly boss who'd finally set my my eventual take-home pay discovered that I'd neglected career on a firm and certain was just enough to keep me to put film in my camera. course. A fundraiser was held hovering at or very near the Journalism Rule Number for Lynn on Jan. 18, and when poverty level, the on-the-job One … always be fair, honest my wife, Jeanie, and I experience I gained as a jour- and objective. arrived, we were told Lynn's nalist was invaluable. And Journalism Rule Number health had declined and that that's where Lynn Worth Two … always have film in she might not be able to make became such an incredibly your camera. it that night. important part of my life and Lynn was a graduate of the As we were leaving, a car career. University of North Carolina pulled up slowly to the curb There is a vast difference at Chapel Hill's journalism just outside. It was Lynn, between the ability to string school, and it showed. Public being driven to the event by words together in some sort records were published every her brother. I had the honor of of understandable way and week in the paper, and on helping her into a wheelchair, actually being a journalist. I've always been able to more than a few occasions, but before doing so, she folks would come into the Darlene Wyatt, Lynn Worth, Paula Hampton, Lynn Brooks and Rick Houston weakly introduced Jeanie and express myself on paper far office demanding that a trans- I … to those standing nearby more effectively than speak- action not be included. Lynn … to no one in particular. ing, and I'd been on my high- at The Alleghany News my dream gig at Winston Cup the sport and four on my other would have none of it. If one This is Rick Houston. He school newspaper staffs became a family … Paula Scene, at the time the sport's life's passion, the human transaction was going to be writes books and makes beginning all the way back in Hampton, the office manager; largest and most influential spaceflight program. One of listed, every transaction was movies. the eighth grade. Still … I Darlene Wyatt and Lynn newspaper. I was actually sit- those books was the basis for going to be listed. It didn't And I owe it all to Jerry, couldn't possibly have con- Brooks, the master ad design- ting at Lynn's desk when the an amazing documentary matter who you were, what for telling me about the open- sidered myself a serious jour- ers; and even Ron Brown, its call came, and everybody - film, Mission Control: The you did or how much adver- ing at The Alleghany News in nalist until Lynn came along. general manager. Lord, the both Lynns, Paula and Unsung Heroes of Apollo. I tising money you spent with the first place, and to Lynn, Not long after I started at conversations we had while Darlene - crowded in the had the chance to serve as a the paper. for showing me what it meant The Alleghany News, Lynn stuffing ad inserts into the doorway to listen in on my consultant and extra on First Lynn could be a tough to be not just a writer, but a stuck a camera in my hand, paper every Wednesday … end of the conversation. Man, a recent movie about boss, and we butted heads reporter as well. gave me a police scanner and maybe that's where I did my The grin spreading across Apollo 11 astronaut Neil more than once. Over what? Lynn died Wednesday, told me I was on call that growing up. my face said it all. I'd done it. Armstrong starring Ryan Who knows? I can't even Feb. 6, 2019, three weeks weekend. If anything hap- There was no secret about I was going to work full time Gosling and Claire Foy, and think of a single incident in after I saw her for the final pened, no matter the time of my dream of working in in NASCAR, traveling the directed by Oscar-winner particular all these years later. time. night, I was to go cover it. I NASCAR, and I'm thorough- country, going to basically Damien Chazelle. I can only say that she had a The world has lost a beau- shot photos at the rivalry ly convinced that had it not every race, getting paid for it It wasn't two months ago standard of excellence for tiful and gentle soul, one that high-school football game been for the experience of … and not having to sleep in that I ran into Lynn Brooks, that newsroom and it was was lived to the beat of the between Alleghany and Elkin working for and learning my car or sneak food out of my former co-worker at The going to be met. She was the she so loved Friday night and at some from Lynn, it would've never the press box. Alleghany News. She men- teacher. I was the hard-head- to perform. point well before dawn one happened. One of the fondest I worked in NASCAR for tioned that she'd just seen ed student. I've lost a mentor, to day that weekend, I clicked memories of my life is the 10 years, and have written a Lynn Worth that morning, and Those of us who worked whom I owe everything. off a few more frames at a day I got word that I'd landed total of 11 books, seven on that she'd let slip the fact that

know folks at North Betty to use the name. I got As a side note: I will take and a heavy concentration on The Record was estab- Lankford Wilkesboro and Wilkesboro the OK from my friends and at least partial blame (I mean youth sports. lished. We did our own thing. Continued from front town halls. former co-workers at The credit) for Ken becoming a I remember our first ship- Things were clicking ed to do my job, I told him Changing the format of a Sanford Herald to use aspects writer. All jokes aside, his ment of red newspaper boxes. along like clockwork, despite that one thing that I DIDN'T publication takes more time of their design - fonts and weekly contributions to The Ken and I would take turns many late nights of work - want was a scanner. I told him than one may think - there are general layout styles. hauling pickup loads of those Ken and I, along with my Record are among the most I'd chased car wrecks long lots of logistics to consider. Over those first few boxes around the county to daughter, Jennifer, and our read stories in our paper. And, enough and would just as Perhaps the biggest ques- months working for Ken, I'd various stores and high-traffic driver, the late Bill Absher, soon leave that to the other tion Ken had was, "What are heard him tell many stories. I Ken has won prestigious areas. Most everyone we would work delivering papers papers. He said, "OK." we going to call our paper?" have to admit, he's a really awards from the North asked wanted one. The single on Tuesday evenings into the Eventually I settled into a We considered several damn good storyteller. I Carolina Press Association - copy price was a quarter - the wee hours of Wednesday routine and got to know names, which I can't recall approached him as he sat awards which are presented same as it is today. mornings. everyone in the ad, compos- now. At last Ken brought me behind his desk, and told him, by the governor of North Then, we began advertis- Then, things changed in ing, and print departments. It an old copy of The Wilkes "You've got to write some- Carolina. ing subscriptions sales for March of 2004, when a fire, was a good bunch of folks I Record - a short-lived news- thing for this first edition." But back to our story. home deliver. They poured in. caused by a faulty plate-mak- worked with. I also recon- paper printed by the late Betty He was taken completely There were some growing We carved out our own ing machine, destroyed the nected with many of my old Baker back in the 1960's. Ken off guard. "I'm not a writer," pains during the first few edi- niche - giving heavy coverage beautiful old house which sources from The Tribune had worked for Betty as a he said. tions of The Record, but we to music, theater and other was the home of our offices at where I covered Wilkes delivery boy and had main- I told him, "Just write like overcame them. arts in Wilkes. We have also the corner of Fourth and E County among other areas. I tained a friendship with her you talk. Tell a story." So, he We started out with just focused on features and more streets. still had friends at the Wilkes over the years. He liked the did. one section with a color front. issue-driven stories. I'm County Office Building and idea of calling our paper The At last, in November, We later added a sports sec- proud that we chose that Next week: Out of the Wilkes Sheriff's Department. Record. I liked it, too. 2000, the first issue of The tion with more color pages, route, and it seems that our ashes It didn't take long to get to Ken got permission from Record was published. readers are glad of it, too.

Shelia Greer Saunders once I even thought I saw a entered the Brooks's home, he me, 'That guy gives me the from cigarettes or pot bothers Bare lived near Lynn Bare and tear in one of his eyes. noticed that his wife was creeps…You should never go me. So, I was keeping my Continued from front Dottie Jenkins in a Darlene handed him $20, and shaken. "I was biting my down there by yourself- distance. As they were all dressed pretty much the same Kannapolis trailer park in he left in a hurry-he was hard- nails so bad that they began to never.' Well, I didn't drive; talking, a silver truck pulled every time I saw him-jeans, 1984. In a Feb. 9, 2019 inter- ly there for five minutes." bleed. Though we had only so, there was no way I was up in the driveway and a lone white T-shirt with a pocket, view, she recalled observing It was then that Annie been there a little over an going to be able to go down to guy got out and joined every- and cowboy boots. The only Bare driving several vehicles- Geist noticed, for the first hour, we decided to leave. Darlene's even if I wanted to- one else. I knew immediately thing that changed about him one of which was a Mustang time, a recurrent ritual that Darlene begged us not to." but I didn't." who it was. Though his hair was the hat and sunglasses he with a blue stripe. Darlene performed subse- "Don't leave because of It would be late Fall of and beard were a bit shorter, wore; everything else was As the visitor approached quent to any of her Brother my brother. He comes around 2002 before the Geists the guy was Lynn Bare or basically the same." the patio near the side-door, Bare's visits: She document- every once and awhile. I encountered Lynn Bare for a Bare Lynn, as Darlene called [It should be noted that the he paused to talk to Bill. Ms. ed his intermittent social calls don't want you to leave every third time. him occasionally." car driven by Richard Lynn Geist kept a watchful eye on in a ledger that she referred to time he comes here," Darlene "We were over at Harold It was Lynn and Darlene Bare and Jeff Burgess on her husband and Bare. "I as her "diary." pleaded. and Darlene's sometime who inexplicably broached Sunday evening, Jan. 15, couldn't hear what they were "She wrote down every- Bill responded, "Well your before any of the holidays the subject of the murder at 1984 when they encountered saying; but, I noticed that my thing: the time, what he wore, brother freaks my wife out. started-you know Jumpingoff Place. From her Sherry Hart, was a white husband's face got redder and how long he stayed, how She's petrified of him because Thanksgiving or Christmas, perch, inside the screened-in 1977 Mustang with red interi- redder. Bill was about 5'8" much money she gave him- of what everyone says that he Annie began. "My husband, porch, Annie heard the entire or owned by Lynn's older tall and had earned a black everything," Annie remem- did. She will only be able to Darlene, Harold, and a couple conversation. brother, Bobby. belt in Tae Kwon Do; I knew bered. "I asked her why; she come to visit you every once other people were standing on "Bare was drinking too, When Ms. Geist was he could handle himself." said that she wanted to have a in a while and never alone," a little patio outside the running his mouth, you know. asked to estimate the year in Abruptly, Lynn Bare record in case something hap- Geist replied to their new Brooks's double-wide drink- And I heard him say, 'Well, which the car was released, walked through the sliding pened to her. When her acquaintance. Annie and Bill ing, smoking pot, and talking. they don't know how she she approximated that it was a glass, side-door to ask his diaries were found, there remained inside until Bare I was standing inside a died,' he said to Darlene. He 1983 model. However, Annie half-sister for some money. would be a record that he had left-then they said good-bye screened-in porch-area locat- was referring to my husband quickly added that she was He appeared shaken. "I was come through there. And she to Darlene and drove home. ed right there before you and me-we were newcomers; not a "car expert." But, she sitting on the couch to his left did it every time he showed "My husband was a pri- walked into the sliding-glass, so, he assumed that we didn't was certain that the vehicle when he came in, really too up-at least for the times that I vate man; he really kept his side door. I could hear every- know anything. But what he was a Mustang and described scared to move. I don't know was there and he came thoughts to himself," thing that was being said; but, said next really shook me: a faded greyish-blue stripe what Bill said to him; but, around." explained Annie. "As we I don't drink or smoke any- 'Yeah, I raped her and pushed affixed to the exterior. Bare was as white as a sheet- When Bill Geist re- were driving home, he said to thing-then or now-and smoke her off the mountain.'"

WCC invites public to SkillsUSA Northwest Region 7 Rally & Career ShowcaseRead

Wilkes Community students can participate in of students, teachers and interests of our students, WCC prepares learners for The Record College will host the high this annual educational and industry representatives, community and workforce. success in a dynamic world.

school SkillsUSA Northwest professional development working together to ensure Region Rally & Career activity. Many business and America has a skilled work- Benefit Spaghetti Supper Showcase on February 25, industry partners attend to force. It helps students excel 2019. The public is encour- participate in or view the con- The Fifth Annual Benefit Center. For more information, in their respective trade areas. aged to attend the event to tests to see the talent level of Spaghetti Supper for Walk The cost is $6 per person. call Kevin Wood at 336-984- witness the advanced profes- potential future employees. SkillsUSA provides an by Faith Christian Camp will There will be a special 7576 or Richard Caudill at sional skills demonstrated by Educational partners attend opportunity for students to be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, gospel singing by The Bethel 336-984-6215. the high school students. The to compare the skills level of showcase the skills they frm 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bethel Quartet and The Bethel Boys event will begin at 9 a.m. at other schools and to talk with received at their educational Baptist Church Vision with Casandra. the Walker Center. The other educators about best institution and see how their awards ceremony takes place practices. Media outlets are education compares to other at 1:30 p.m. welcome to cover the large schools in our state and "I would love to have our event. nation. SkillsUSA is a nation- FAW & ASSOCIATES, PLLC community come and support The 2018 regional event al nonprofit organization this event. They will be CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS included over 900 high serving teachers and high impressed by the skills these school students, advisors and school and college students SM/TM students demonstrate based industry partners. Of those, SM on the high-school, and col- who are preparing for careers 437 students competed in the lege-level classes they are in trade, technical and skilled taking. It's also a great oppor- skills contests. service occupations, includ- tunity for business and indus- Last year over 75 business ing health occupations. Jim Faw, CPA, CFP Angie Bewley, CPA try to scout for new talent," and industry representatives Wilkes Community Michael Nichols, CPA Carl Yale, CPA said Hardin Kennedy, WCC attended, and elected officials College, a member of the SkillsUSA advisor and organ- from the local, regional and North Carolina Community Faw & Associates, PLLC provides a wide range of services to indivduals and izer of this annual event. state level came to the event. College System, is a public, "These students are future businesses in a variety of industries. At Faw & Associates, PLLC, we strive to For more information two-year, open-door institu- leaders in business, industry, about the SkillsUSA pro- tion serving the people of meet each client’s specific needs in planning for the future and achieving their healthcare, advanced manu- gram, contact Hardin goals in an ever-changing financial and regulatory environment. facturing, construction, agri- Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghany Kennedy at 336-838-6219 or culture, and the skilled labor counties and beyond. Member AICPA NCACPA workforce." [email protected] Established in 1965, WCC Phone: 336-838-3080 All SkillsUSA members u. continues to build on a strong 1702 W. US Hwy 421 Suite P email: [email protected] and advisors and Career and About SkillsUSA history of meeting the educa- Wilkesboro, NC 28697 website: fawandassociates.com Technical Education (CTE) SkillsUSA is a partnership tional needs and cultural The Record - North Wilkesboro, N.C. - February 13, 2018 - Page 3B

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Obituaries Free Listings The Record - North Wilkesboro, N.C. - February , 2019 • Page 4A daughters; Freda Cox and In lieu of flowers, Boiling Springs Baptist open Heritage Homes. Lanies Hamby, 92 Debra Bailey of North husband Richard of "Do a Random Act of Church with Pastor Joey Gerald was a charitable Wilkesboro, daughter; McGrady, Sandra Miller Kindness for Someone". Moore officiating. Burial member of First United Peyton Lane Bailey of and husband Casey of will follow in the church Methodist Church of Millers Creek and son; Deep Gap, Lesia Sanwald cemetery. Donations may North Wilkesboro. Jaxton Reece Bailey of Arthur Caudill 88 and husband Mark of be made to the family to Besides being a philan- North Wilkesboro, two Taylorsville and Smiley help with expenses. Miller thropist of the community, brothers; Garth Bailey of Greene and husband Mike Funeral Service is in he was an avid specialty Holden Beach and Garrett of Deep Gap, a son; charge of the arrange- car enthusiast, and had a Bailey of North William Carl Spears and ments. great fondness of animals Wilkesboro and fiance'; wife Angela of Conover, of all kinds. Adrienne Severt. two step-sons; Fred Shirley Holloway, 75 In addition to his In lieu of flowers, Reeves of Zepher Hills FL parents, he was preceded memorials may be made to and Brent Reeves and wife in death by his wife; Judy an educational fund bene- Michelle of Floral City, Frances Fischer fiting Joshua's children; Mr. Lanies Lowe Hamby, FL, eighteen grandchil- Hendley, a daughter; Peyton and Jaxton. age 92 of Lenoir, passed dren, twenty eight great Susan Hendley and a Contributions may be away Sunday, February 3, grandchildren, a sister; brother; Bobby Hendley. 2019 at his home. made to the Local Linda Kerley Lyttle and Mr. Arthur Gene Caudill Mr. Hendley is Funeral services Government Credit Union, husband Charlie of age 88 of Wilkesboro, survived by two daugh- will be held 2:00 p.m PO Box 700, Wilkesboro, Clayton and two brothers; passed away Thursday, ters; Sherry Hendley Wednesday, February 6, NC 28697 - Fund # Troy Kerley and wife January 31st, 2019 at Griffith of Moravian Falls at Green Mountain Baptist 40289959. Sherrill of Lenoir and Wake Forest Baptist and Geri Hendley of Church with Pastor Junior Dewey Ray Kerley and Medical Center in Winston Tuscon AZ, a son; Mark Hamby and Pastor Lane Hazel Durham, 87 friend Pam of Hickory, Salem, NC. Hendley and wife Tina of Hamby officiating. The Flowers will be Graveside servic- Mrs. Shirley Shepherd Moravian Falls, body will be placed in the accepted. es with Military Honors by Holloway, age 75 passed four grandchildren; Cole church at 1:00. Burial will Veterans of Foreign Wars away Monday, January 28, Griffith and wife Hannah be in the church cemetery. Glinda Foster, 59 Post 1142 were February 2019 at her home. of Columbia, SC, Locke Mr. Hamby was Mrs. Glinda Lynn Foster, 5, at Zion Hill Baptist Funeral services Griffith of Carrboro, born November 3rd, 1926 59, of Wilkesboro, passed Church Cemetery in were February 1, 2019 at Kayla Martin and husband in Wilkes County to away on Thursday, Boomer with Rev. Robert Christian Home Baptist Luke of Huntersville, and Andrew and Laura Greene January 31, 2019. Duncan, Rev. Horace Church with Pastor Chad Keslie Smith of West Hamby. He was retired Glinda was born Minton and Rev.Tim Hendren and Bro. Larry Virginia, four great grand- from Broyhill Furniture on August 10, 1959 in DeBord officiating. Adams officiating. Burial children; Austin Griffith, and was a member of Wilkes County to E. Mr. Caudill was was in the church ceme- Lily Griffith, Cason Green Mountain Baptist Lindberg Foster and born January 20, 1931 in tery. Martin and Noah Marin, Church in Lenoir. EvaLee Griffin Foster. Wilkes County to William Mrs. Holloway two great- great grandchil- In addition to his Mrs. Hazel Church Glinda is preced- Arthur Caudill and Mable was born March 26, 1943 dren, a sister; Jean Knox parents, Mr. Hamby was Durham, age 87 of North ed in death by her parents. Louise Hedgepeth. He in Wilkes County Bill and and husband Robert of preceded in death by a sis- Wilkesboro passed away Glinda is sur- served in the United States Lessie Wingler Shepherd. Elon ter: Pearl Miles and eight Friday, February 1, 2019 vived her sons, James Army in Korea. Mr. She was a member of and a brother; Larry brothers; Jack, Sherman, at Wake Forest Baptist- Thomas Dancy and wife, Caudill was the owner of Christian Home Baptist Hendley and wife Jan of Russell, Caney, Barney, Wilkes Medical Center. Diamond of N. Caudill Construction Church. Kannapolis; and many Stanley, Jake and Linney Funeral services Wilkesboro, Demetric Company, Inc. and a life- In addition to her close friends. Hamby. were February 5, at Ferguson of Wilkesboro; long member of Zion Hill parents she was preceded Funeral services He is survived by Reins-Sturdivant Chapel sister, Kathy Dancy and Baptist Church. in death a son; Harrold were February 1st, at his wife of 70 years; with Rev. Dean Adams husband, Thomas of In addition to his Holloway. Scenic MemorialGardens Beulah Greene Hamby of officiating. Burial was in Millers Creek; brothers, parents, he was preceded She is survived Mausoleum Chapel with the home, two daughters; Mountlawn Memorial Junior Foster and wife, in death by a son; Arthur by her husband James Rev. Robert Knox officiat- Lois Pipes and husband Park. Faye of Taylorsville, Larry Gene "Art" Caudill, Jr. and Walter Holloway of the ing. Entombment was in Fred and Geneva Triplett Mrs. Durham was Foster of Sparta, Randy a son in law; Steven Cobb. home, three sons; Richie Scenic Memorial Gardens of Lenoir, two sons; born September 24, 1931 Foster and wife, Kim of He is survived by Holloway of the home, Mausoleum. In lieu of Dwight Hamby and wife in Wilkes County to N.Wilkesboro; 13 grand- his wife; Willa Scott Gary Holloway and wife flowers, memorials may Patsy and Steve Hamby William Edgar and Vada children, and many nieces Caudill of the home, a Beth of North Wilkesboro be made to Window World both of Lenoir, six grand- Mabe Church. and nephews. daughter; Cindy Caudill and Jerry Holloway and Cares St. Jude Children's children; Rena Pipes, Tony She was preceded The funeral serv- Cobb of Mooresville, two wife Kimberly of Traphill, Hospital 118 Shaver Pipes, Terry Hawkins, in death by her parents. ice was on February 3, at grandchildren; Lee five grandchildren, eight Street, North Wilkesboro, Scott Hawkins, Junior She is survived Big Ivy Baptist Church in Marshall Cobb and wife great grandchildren and NC 28659 or Wilkes Hamby and wife Sherry by her husband; Pete Purlear. Kelley of Mooresville and one great great grandchild. Humane Society PO and Holly Hendrix and Durham of the home, two Rev. Wiley Rachel Caudill of Atlanta, Flowers will be Box 306 North husband Danny all of sons; Mike Durham and Boggs officiated. Burial GA and two great grand- accepted. Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Lenoir, eight great grand- Tammy and Tony Durham was in the church ceme- children; Lee Marshall children and seven great- all of North Wilkesboro. tery. Cobb, Jr. and Abigail Gerald Hendley, 83 Bentley Blackburn, 51 great grandchildren. Flowers will be Adams Funeral Grace Cobb both of Flowers will be accepted or memorials Home of Wilkes has the Mooresville. accepted or memorials may be made to Wake honor of serving the Foster In lieu of flowers, may be made to Wake Forest Care At-Home Family. memorials may be made to Forest Baptist Care at Hospice, 110 Executive Zion Hill Baptist Church Home Hospice 126 Drive, Suite 110, Cemetery Fund PO Box Executive Drive Suite 110 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 Robert Reid, 55 12 Boomer, NC 28606 or Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or Mtn. Valley Hospice 401 Green Mountain Baptist Geneva Reeves, 79 Technology Lane Suite Church 2077 Piney Grove 200 Mt. Airy, NC 27030. Circle, Lenoir, NC 28645.

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Mr. G. Gerald Hendley, Mr. Bentley Matthew age 83 of Moravian Falls, Blackburn, 51, of Roaring passed away peacefully on River, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. at Forsyth Medical Center.

Mr. Hendley was Bentley was born Mr. Robert Timothy "Tim" born February 4, 1935 in on November 11, 1967 in Wilkes County to Odell Reid, age 55 of Purlear Durham County to Grover passed away Thursday, Pines Hendley and Scott Blackburn and Dova Mrs. Geneva Kerley January 31, 2019 at his Virginia Whitfield Evelyn Waddell Reeves, age 79 of home. Hendley. He was educated Blackburn. McGrady, passed away A Celebration of in the Durham public Bentley is pre- Thursday, January 31, Life service was February Linda Gaye Leonard, age schools, and thenwent on ceded in death by his par- Mr. Joshua Grant Bailey, 2019 at Wake Forest 2, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist 70, of Millers Creek, to serve in the United ents. age 28 of North Baptist -Wilkes Medical Church Reach Center with passed away Monday, States Airforce. In 1955, Bentley is sur- Wilkesboro passed away Center. Pastor Dale Jennings offi- January 28, 2019 at her He was married to the late vived by his wife, Ella Friday, February 1, 2019. Funeral services ciating. Burial with home. She was born Judy Frances Fischer. In Jean Thomas Blackburn; Funeral services were February 4, at Stony Military Honors by the August 1, 1948 in Wilkes 1972, He and his family brothers, Irvin Blackburn will be held 2:00 p.m. Fork Baptist Church in Veterans of Foreign Wars County to James "Lonnie" moved to Wilkes County Thursday, February 7, at Deep Gap with Rev. Post 1142 will be in the and Flossie Myers where he resided until his Cont’d page 5A Reins-Sturdivant Chapel Phillip Woodring, Rev. church cemetery. Blackburn. Ms. Leonard passing. After retirement, with Rev. Ralph Minton, Vernon Eller and Rev. Tim was born was a member of Boiling Mr. Hendley went on to Foothills Golf Rev. Dr. Joe Pinkerton and Richard Cox officiating. February 3, 1963 in Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Rick Tomlinson offi- Burial was in the church Cart Repair Wilkes County to Levi She enjoyed music and ciating. Burial will be in cemetery. I buy old things: Repair on most all makes Caldwell and Patsy was a huge Eddie Miles Scenic Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Reeves was Records & vintage/ Nichols Reid. He was a fan. She loved traveling to and models. The family will receive born September 22, 1939 antique collectables. member of Mt. Pleasant Gatlinburg, and spending Can pick up and deliver! friends from 6:00 until in Alexander County to One item up to whole Baptist Church. time with her granddaugh- 8:00 PM Wednesday William Tate Kerley and estate. Call 336-844-5199 He was preceded ter and adored her son. 336-207-4050 evening at Reins- Mary Jane Estep Kerley. Millers Creek, NC in death by his father. Ms. Leonard was preceded Sturdivant Funeral Home She was a hairdresser. He is survived by in death by her parents. Mr. Bailey was Mrs. Reeves was a mem- his wife; Sherrie Mathis She is survived by her son, The Shop H E born September 6, 1990 in ber of Stony Fork Baptist T Reid of the home, two Justin Chad Leonard and Wilkes County to Aubrey Church. Geneva was a C L O C K daughters; Natalie wife Sierra of Wilkesboro; Automotive Scott and Debra Kaye lady of faith, who loved Lambert of Holland, MI and granddaughter, Honor 474 Suncrest Orchard Rd S H O P Church Bailey. He her family and had a pas- and Abigail Smithey and Evangeline Leonard of N. Wilkesboro NC 28659 worked for Lowe's Home sion for cooking and gar- 10478 N Hwy 16 • Millers husband Adrian of Wilkesboro. Improvement and was a dening. Creek, NC 28651 Wilkesboro, his mother; Funeral service member of Truth In addition to her Patsy Nichols Reid of was January 30, at Community Church. parents, she was preceded Looking for an Antique Purlear, five grandchil- Clock or just need one He was preceded in death by a daughter; dren; Jaxon Lambert, Storage spaces for Major & Minor Repairs repaired? in death by his Regina Rose Spears, two Madeline Lambert, rent. New & USed Tires Give us a call at Grandfather; James sisters and five brothers. Elizabeth Lambert, Noah Church, Uncle; James She was survived Lenderman and Scarlett Very reasonable 336.838.4809 Church, Jr. and Aunt by her husband, Thomas Smithey and one brother; rates. In town. Open Tues-Sat 8-5 Sales & Service • Teresa VanDeventer Leon Reeves of the home Randy Reid and wife Antique Clocks He is survived by who passed away Sunday, Cathy of Purlear and spe- 336.957.7947 Sun- Mon his parents; Scott and February 3, 2019, four By Appointment Only cial furry friend; Derby. Library Fundraisers The Record - North Wilkesboro, N.C. - February 6, 2019- Page 5A

Chocolate Hot Winter Night Open House at Black Cat Station Art gallery February Art Party Extravaganza March 8, 7 pm Feb 14, 4-7 Live music by Steve On February 9th, around the Depot area. On Thursday, Bring your own Visit the Friends of & Chuck (Big Bang from 10:00 am. till 2:00 p.m. No admission February 14, from 5:30 - choice of beverage. the Library at their Boom), drinks, and come and see Thomas The charge, however donations 8:00, bring your Valentine Call the gallery at book room behind food from Tank trains and large "HO are greatly appreciated to and join us for a paint party, a 336.667.2841 to reserve your the Stone Center for Elsewhere on 10th! Scale Model Railroad, oper- help defray costs of opera- beautiful still life in Dutch seat, space is limited. Cost is their 2019 member- Tickets $35. All ating more that 10 trains at tions. The Club is located style with Artist Raney $35.00. The gallery is located ship drive. Enjoy proceeds support the same time with a loosely at: 800 Elizabeth Street, Rogers. We provide all sup- at 913 C Street, North Imagination Café, luscious chocolate recreated the Town of North North Wilkesboro, NC. plies, instructor and lite bites. Wilkesboro, NC. the library's summer creations. Wilkesboro in the 1950's, 28659. lunch program.

of Roaring River, Nicky and Michael Moore, five Clara Belle Parks Martin. two adopted daughters; Robert Smithey, 46 in Wilkes County to Blackburn and wife, Joyce step great grandchildren; She loved singing and Stephanie P. Brown of Mt. Jeffery Keith Scroggs and of Wilkesboro; step son, Natalie and Ben Moore, cooking and was a good Holly and Elaine P. Martin Edna Smithey. He was Jamey Thomas of Roaring Madison Clay, Alexis and displinarian for the chil- and husband Lawrence of self-employed in construc- River; granddaughter, Abby Efird and one step dren. She loved to attend Roaring River, five grand- tion. Baylie Thomas also of great-great grandson; church, was a good wife children; Janet P. Martin, He was preceded Roaring River and many Felix Moore. and mother. She was a Vernon Lee Sales and wife in death by his mother. nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, member of Mt. Valley Velvet, Kim Sales, Mr. Smithey is The funeral serv- memorials may be made to Missionary Baptist Elcheva P. Waters and hus- survived by his father; ice was February 1, at SECU Hospice Home 243 Church. band Ian and Alisa Sheriff Jeffery Scroggs of the White Plains Baptist N. Lee Ave, Yadkinville, In addition to her and husband Abraham, home, two sons; Seth Church in Roaring River NC 27055. parents, she was preceded thirteen great grandchil- Smithey of Millers Creek with Pastor William in death by her husband; dren; Brooke Martin, Zach and Stuart Smithey of Souther and Ken Pardue Tessie Parks, 98 Walter Lee Parks, two Martin, M.J. Mayberry, Elkin and three brothers; officiating. Burial fol- granddaughters; Barbara LeMya Smith and husband Randy Smithey and wife lowed in the church ceme- Ann Sales and Nicole Shelby, Lee Sales, Temeka Mr. Robert Lee Smithey, Ashley of Rutherfordton, tery. Mallard, eight sisters; Penn, Justin Waters, Jason age 46 of Boomer, passed Bobby Smithey and wife In addition of Flouranna Walker, Alta Sales, Megan Green, away Friday, January 25, Tamarius of Wilkesboro flowers memorial dona- Wilborn, Toylee Gentry, Sasha Howell, Damian 2019 at his home. and Michael Smithey of tions may be given to Lou Finna Hawkins, Lula Craig, Sasha White and Funeral services Wilkesboro. Adams Funeral Home of Belle Hague, Laura Krystina Waters, ten great were January 30th, at In lieu of flowers, Wilkes P.O. Box 396 McBride, Mary Dobbins, great grandchildren; Ava Reins Sturdivant Funeral memorials may be made to Moravian Falls, NC 28654 and Hardy Patterson and Howell, Gianna Craig, Home Chapel. the Humane Society of for final experiences. four brothers; John Willie Clara Bell Mercer Waters, Mr. Smithey was Wilkes PO Box 306 North Adams Funeral Martin, Albert Martin, Cedrick Sutton, Jr., born December 25, 1972 Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Home of Wilkes has the Ernest Martin and John Ariyanna Craig, Jaleah honor of serving the Martin. Gambill, Alianna Craig, Blackburn Family. She is survived Breyson Byers, Haze North Carolina Tax Info Mrs. Tessie Lee Martin by; four daughters; Oliver and Kyla Fritz. By James C. Faw William Anderson, 63 Parks, age 98 passed away Penelope P. Sales of Certified Financial Planner Professional William Wade Anderson, Friday, January 25, 2019 Walkertown, Callie S. Certified Public Accountant at Westwood Hills Nursing Parks of Jonesville and age 63, of Wilkesboro, Protect Yourself From passed away Sunday at and Rehab. Alleghany Memorial Funeral services Saturday Night Music and Dancing Tax Scams were January 31, at Mt. Hospital. He was born 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. June 28, 1955 in Wilkes Valley Missionary Baptist Identity theft is County to Willard and Church with Rev. Casey becoming a significant prob- Walker, Rev. Fred North Wilkesboro Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142. • Jettie Ruth Parlier Admission : $7.00 lem and tax identity theft is a Anderson. Mr. Anderson Thomas, and Rev. William Brown officiating. Burial Proceeds from the dances go to maintain the post. Drinks and major part of the problem. As was a member of snacks available for purchase. with anything in today's times, Oakwood Baptist Church. was in the church ceme- you should be naturally suspi- He was preceded in death tery. by his parents. Mrs. Parks was JANUARY cious of all electronic commu- James C. Faw, CPA Surviving are his born April 15, 1920 in 26th: Black Water (Country) nications. There are always brothers, Jimmy Anderson Wilkes County to Jim and FEBRUARY folks trying to steal your iden- t's virtually impossible to pre- of North Wilkesboro, Gary 2nd: Silver Eagle Country (Country Rock) tity, but there are also people vent every type of identity Anderson and wife Family Fun Night 9th: Black Water (Country) that legitimately need personal Kimberly of Wilkesboro; information from you. Be sus- theft. The best thing you can do 16th: Jeff Michael (Bluegrass) sisters, Loretta West and Bingo picious if anyone asks for your is periodically check your husband Eric of Millers 23rd: Black Water (Country) Social Security Number. Even credit reports and make sure Creek, and Mary Smith of Feb 9, 6 p.m. MARCH if you know the vendor, ask nothing is amiss. There are West Jefferson. 2nd: Silver Eagle Country (Country Rock) three major reporting agencies Lincoln Heights School why they need it, what they Graveside service 9th: Black Water (Country) will be using it for, and it's OK (Experian, Equifax, and Bring a dish to share. 16th: Eric Ellis & Friends (Country) to refuse to give it to them if TransUnion). Each allows you Everyone is you don't find it necessary. to check your report for free The NW VFW post is located off of Highway 115, on once per year, so you can con- invited. Prizes will be We are seeing more Veterans Drive (Formerly Beech Street) in North and more instances of tax iden- tact them annually and get a available. Wilkesboro. copy. I suggest you stagger tity theft where scammers have stolen a taxpayer's identifica- them and request one report tion and filed a fraudulent tax every four months since in return. They do this to collect many cases, if something B R A M E - H U I E refunds illegitimately. The best shows up on one report it thing you can do to reduce this might show up on the others. This gives you the opportunity threat is to file early. If you file your legitimate return before to correct errors or spot identi-

P H A R M A C Y the scammer can file a fraudu- ty theft early. was January 31, at the The biggest chal- Parker Cemetery in the lent return, you slam the door Brushy Mtn. Community on that threat. lenge is getting caught off with Rev. Kenny Anderson Committed to personal service You should also pro- guard by being careless. Take and Rev. Gwyn Anderson tect your documents. It's easy steps to protect your identity. If officiating. The family has to just throw important docu- you do believe you're a victim requested no flowers. PROFESSIONAL, FRIENDLY STAFF ments in the trash, thinking no of a tax scam, you should alert Memorials may be made one will ever see them, but the IRS immediately. They to the Parker Cemetery thieves do go through trash. have several ways to help you. Fund. Miller Funeral You can protect your identity Go to identitytheft.gov for Service is in charge of the OMPLEMENTARY OFT RINK by shredding all important more information. arrangements. C S D , documents. You can pick up a If you have an idea Precyous Smith, 95 WHILE YOU WAIT personal shredder inexpensive- for a future article, or just have a topic you would like more Mrs. Precyous Hoyle ly but if you don't have one, Smith, age 95 of NATURAL PRODUCT INFORMATION there are often businesses that information on, please send me Wilkesboro, passed away will offer to take your docu- an email. Sunday, January 27, 2019 FREE LOCAL DELIVERY ments and shred them, or some At Faw & at SECU Hospice Home in RIVE THRU VAILABLE communities have shredding Associates, we are always Yadkinville. D - A days where you can bring your available to answer any of your Memorial servic- WE ACCEPT MOST MAJOR PRESCRIPTION documents to a central location tax or financial planning ques- es were February 4th, at and shred them for free. tions. You can get more infor- Reins Sturdivant Chapel Have you ever lost mation on this or many other with Chaplain Mark CARDS your wallet or pocket book? It topics at our website - Brown officiating. www.fawandassociates.com Mrs. Smith was is a big hassle to replace those born July 6, 1923 in credit cards and your drivers or you can contact us directly Catawba County to PHARMACEUTICAL GRADE VITAMINS license. Do you carry your by calling our office at (336) William Oscar Hoyle and Social Security Card with you? 838-3080. You can also email Carrie Lefevre Hoyle. COMPOUNDING SERVICES It's best to keep this informa- me at After a 30 year career, she tion separate from your wallet [email protected] retired from Belk in because if it's stolen, you won't any time with your question or Wilkesboro. be issued a new Social concern. In addition to her Security Number. We are accepting parents, she was preceded 838.8988 Despite all your new clients. Please call our in death by her husband; efforts to protect your identity, office for an appointment. Phillip Henry Smith. She is survived by a daughter; Doris Lee HOURS Moore and husband Jim of FAW & ASSOCIATES, PLLC Charlotte, a son; Phillip G. M-F 8:30 A.M. TO 6:30 P.M. Smith and wife Lisa of CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS Durham, a grandchild; SAT 8:30 A.M. TO 2:30 P.M. SM/TM SM Phillip P. Smith of Durham, three step-grand- children; Jim Moore and 1920 WEST PARK DRIVE Jim Faw, CPA, CFP Angie Bewley, CPA wife Heather, Jennifer Michael Nichols, CPA Carl Yale, CPA Efird and husband Tim, ORTH ILKESBORO Faw & Associates, PLLC provides a wide range of services to indivduals and N W , businesses in a variety of industries. At Faw & Associates, PLLC, we strive to READ: meet each client’s specific needs in planning for the future and achieving their N.C. 28659 goals in an ever-changing financial and regulatory environment. THE Member AICPA NCACPA Phone: 336-838-3080 1702 W. US Hwy 421 Suite P email: [email protected] RECORD 336.838.8988 Wilkesboro, NC 28697 website: fawandassociates.com

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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 She gave much, but asked little... David, Eric, and Keith make job was a day off. Pretty good you can't find a starting place, or that music look easy, don't they, deal, huh. a stopping place, and I still have but it sure isn't. As they played, Particularly in the earliest no idea how she put that thing I couldn't help but remember the years of The Record, circum- together, but it's beautiful, and little half-smile that would come stances called for me to spend remains one of the most noticed over Willa Mae's face, much many, many late hours with items in my home, and a gift I'll like the one on this page, when Jerry Lankford. Anytime we always treasure. she would listen to her son, were anywhere near Kite Road And that was Willa Mae. Jerry, or one of her grandchil- in Millers Creek, we would stop She gave much of herself and dren play music. She enjoyed in for a visit with his mother. As asked for little.

listening, then combined that long as I knew her, she was in She loved her husband, her enjoyment with the feeling of fragile health. As the years went children, and her grandchildren. pride only a mother and grand- by, more and more things went And she loved the people of KEN WELBORN Record Publisher mother can know. wrong and she became notice- Arbor Grove Methodist Church I actually came to know ably weaker and weaker. so much. Editor's note: This column Willa Mae Lankford because of But her spirit remained To Ellen, Mike (now also about Willa Mae Lankford, who her son, Jerry, and much of what strong. I never heard her com- deceased), and to my good died 10 years ago this week, I say today revolves around that. plain, in fact, she was always friend, Jerry, I must be honest originally appeared in a slightly A bit over 10 years ago (20 Willa Mae Lankford asking how I was doing-most and tell you that nothing will different form on Feb. 17, years now), a man stopped me especially after I suffered a ever be quite the same for you 2009.) and asked when I was going to Lankford, and who began the stroke some years ago. again. But hold on to those turn Thursday Magazine into a conversation with, "I understand And, she stayed busy. wonderful memories of your Lifelong Millers Creek resi- newspaper-I replied that I was you might like to start a newspa- Unable to get around very mother, indeed, wrap yourselves dent Willa Mae Lankford, looking for the right person to per." well, she was always making in them, for they will carry you widow of Sammie Lankford do just that. He inquired further, The rest, as I like to say, is something with her hands. I through a lot. died Thursday, February 12 and I told him I was looking for history. Very soon, after Jerry guess it was from all those years Willa Mae Lankford-a kind (2009). a man in his 30's who had news- began working with us, The at the City Florist, working and and caring soul if ever there was Willa Mae died as she lived, paper experience outside Wilkes Record began publishing and talking with that wonderful gag- one. peacefully, and surrounded by County, and who might be in a thankfully, continues to do so. gle of ladies who we all knew Clearly, she rests in peace. those who loved her. situation with aging parents or There is an aside I must tell on by sight, if not by name. In fact, Her son, Jerry Lankford, is something and looking to settle Jerry, however. We agreed that one of the gifts I enjoy most Willa Mae Lankford the editor of The Record. What back down in Wilkes. he was to give a two week came from Willa Mae-not Nov. 9, 1926 - Feb. 12, 2009 follows was adapted from "I know that man," he notice to his employer the fol- counting Jerry, of course. One remarks I made at Willa Mae's replied, "I know exactly that lowing Friday. That afternoon, day he brought me a package funeral service on Sunday, Feb. man." he came by my office to tell me about the size of a bowling ball Ken Welborn is the 15, 2009, at the Arbor Grove In my mind I said "Sure you when he gave his notice that and said simply, "My mother Publisher of The Record United Methodist Church in do," and told him just to have they sent him home on the spot. made this for you." Inside was a and Thursday Printing. Purlear. The service was con- that fella call me. I told him not to worry, just multi-sided quilted star. "It is to To contact him, please call ducted by Rev. Ed McKinney, Well folks, about four hours come on in on Monday and we be used as a doorstop." Jerry 336-667-0134 or and special music was provided later, that very same day, I got a would just start work a little ear- said. 336-957-7947 or email by David Johnson, Eric Ellis, phone call from a man who lier than planned. So you see, It was amazing. [email protected] and Keith Watts, longtime identified himself as Jerry his first day at work on his new You can look and look and friends of the Lankford family.

Gentlemen of the Jury… and Independence, Va. gruesome business." And so the doubt." tioned because I am not a "real Readers may remember the "woman of the jury experiment" As the case unfolds more is American." One juror even original title of "12 Angry began. The results? Good learned about each juror, in throws up the fact that I ran for Men," a stage play written by female jurors were conscien- some cases, the paranoia and my life during the Second Reginald Rose, which was also tious and committed to justice, prejudices that expose the ugli- World War, taking advantage of adapted to a 1957 movie star- just like their male counterparts ness of white privilege and the American Immigration sys- ring Henry Fonda. (gasp!). imagined American supremacy. tem, doubtful that I was really a Over the years the title has For those not familiar with I play juror 11, an immigrant refugee, and that I had no right changed in production as the show, the plot revolves watchmaker and naturalized to come over here, or even serve women have been allowed to be around the murder trail of a American citizen who demon- on a jury, and I certainly did not seen as competent jurors. But Latino teenager accused of mur- strates a strong patriotic pride. get to tell them how the that wasn't always the case. dering his abusive father. His (George Voskovec had this part Constitution works. She follows Even though women have conviction would mean execu- in the 1957 film). this up with a threat to "knock served on juries for over 100 tion by electric chair. The case Voskovec was a Czech actor, my GD middle-eastern head By Heather Dean years, it was considered more of seems open and shut with a writer, dramatist, and director off" if I don't shut up. Needless Reporter/Photojournalist a novelty, which quickly turned murder weapon and witnesses who became an American citi- to say, our characters have quite to critique, with national news- to place the boy of zen in 1955. a row after that exchange. In Next week I will be perform- papers lamenting that "men the crime. One lone juror, I am the fourth to cast a not fact, a lot of murder threats get ing with Alleghany Community would be only too happy to attempts to prevent a miscar- guilty vote, but not without thrown around to other jurors, Theatre as they present "12 cede the burden of jury service riage of justice by forcing his repercussion. Prejudice runs making our task at hand seem Angry Jurors" in the historic to women, if only female jurors colleagues to reconsider the evi- amok among the jurors, and my courthouses of Sparta, N.C., could be trusted to endure the dence "beyond a reasonable character at one point is ques- See Dean, page 8A

Anti-Semitic Strategy at the UN Semitic, terror-tainted political War. In March of that year, the recalled how UN Secretary hand, are part of the solution to agenda-discrediting itself by U.S.proposed that the UN rec- General U Thant endorsed return to the UN Charter princi- violating its own charter. ognize anti-Semitism as a form President Nasser's request to ple of friendly relations between How did this sorry state of of racism along with apartheid withdraw UN forces from the nations. Likewise, while keep- affairs develop? And what can and Nazism. The Soviets Sinai. Nasser replaced them ing an eye on Russia, Western be done by those states who are stonewalled, because they were, with Egyptian military divi- democracies should continue to committed to the UN's ethical, after all, anti-Semites who per- sions, helping to spark the Six- strengthen democratic blocs of democratic founding principles? secuted Soviet Jews, Fishman Day War. And that's just one nations to defend against the Anti-Semitism at the UN said. They threatened the United example of UN complicity real "scourge." began not randomly, but as a States to drop the proposal or against Israel. At all costs, the truth must be deliberate strategy. Some histo- face a Russian amendment con- Israel's concerted relation- published. What does Israel or rians believe it started after demning Zionism and Nazism- ship-building with individual the US gain from "dialogue" in a Israel won the Six-Day War in thus equating the two. nations, and delegations of visit- tilted UN that could be better Earl Cox June 1967, damaging Russian In October 1965, the US ing UN ambassadors to see and served by bilateral or Western- Special to The Record prestige at home and abroad. pushed an amendment to the experience the "real" Israel first- bloc diplomacy? At first glance, the recent G- The Soviets, enraged by Israel's final draft condemning anti- defeat of its proxies Egypt and Semitism, but the Soviets insist- 77 gathering seemed like a Earl Cox is an international Ambassador from Israel to the Syria, retaliated, aiming its Cold ed on adding"Zionism" to the broadcaster and journalist who has Jewish and Christian communities "Saturday Night Live" parody War weapons of propaganda and forms of racism to condemn. served in senior level positions with around the world and named the of the UN' s largest bloc. The disinformation against the After a bitter debate, a compro- four US presidents. Due to his out- Voice of Israel to America by new chairman, with rehearsed Jewish State-by a state-spon- mise struck all references to spoken support for Israel, he has Israel's former Prime Minister political correctness, to smiles sored vilification campaign racism except apartheid. Thus, been recognized by Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. Mr. Cox resides in and applause, called on "all against Israel and Jews, and then the Soviets succeeded in exclud- Netanyahu as a Goodwill Charleston, S.C., and in Jerusalem. states" (except his) to end the at the UN, where it forged a ing anti-Semitism as racist with- "epidemic" of terrorism and political alliance with Arab and out leaving behind a voting "work with us to put an end to Third World states. Starting in record-which could augur future this scourge." 1969, the General Assembly charges against its own state- The speaker was Palestinian produced multiple resolutions sponsored anti-Semitism. Authority President and PLO affirming the "inalienable rights The 1965 debates critically chairman Mahmoud Abbas- of the Palestinian people." impacted evolving world opin- infamous inciter and propagator Russia uses language for ion and international law on USPS # 019743 of violence and terror against totalitarian social control, said Israel and Zionism. "From then the sovereign State of Israel, and historian Joel Fishman. on, it was almost impossible to THE RECORD is published every Wednesday by Thursday Publications, bankroller of Palestinian terror- Following the Six-Day War, the raise anti-Semitism as a human Inc., 911 Main Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Periodicals postage ism to the tune of more than US selected vocabulary was pub- rights issue," Fishman said. paid at North Wilkesboro, N.C. POSTMASTER: Send address changes $138 million to terrorist prison- lished in the party newspaper Thus Soviet political propagan- to THE RECORD, P.O. Box 1061, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659-1061. ers and ex-convicts in 2018 Komsomolskaya Pravda in da became a bridge to today's Phone 336-667-0134 alone. October 1967: "Zionism is dedi- global outbreak. Publisher — Kenneth P. Welborn Abbas's chairmanship, which cated to genocide, racism, For the Soviets, the Cold War Editor — Jerry A. 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The halls of the General Appropriation, Education 16, recommendations of the ical we continue down this Assembly were busy this committees met this week. 2019 House Permanent President Pro Tempore of proven path of sound eco-

week with various organiza- As the bills are introduced Rules were adopted on the Senate and the Speaker nomic policies that has cre- tion and interested parties on the House floor, they are Wednesday, February 6, of the House of ated more opportunities for with issues that are near and referred to a committee. The 2019. Representatives. all North Carolinians. dear to their hearts, whether Education K-12 committee The House also passed North Carolina If I can be of assistance it is to request for funding or discussed School Calendar the Bipartisan Ethics Unemployment at any time, please do not has an issue with a state pol- Flexibility bills, House Bill Appointments (SB 7), Due to the pro-job hesitate to contact me by icy or believes there should 12 and 13, both were dis- Honorable Shirley reforms that are in place, email at be a state policy set. As ses- cussed but there were no Randleman of Wilkes NC unemployment rate is [email protected] sion moves forward, the votes. County is appointed to the below the national average. or by phone at (919) 733- next couple of months, the There were a few State Ethics Commission We went from a staggering 5935 or by mail, 306A3, legislators will be devoted changes to the House Rules, for a term expiring on By JEFFREY ELMORE 11 percent unemployment Legislative Office Building, to drafting and filing bills. the House Resolution, December 31, 2022. N.C. House rate to 3.6 percent. It is crit- Raleigh, N.C. 27603. The Education K-12 and Committee Substitute HR Appointments are based on

MerleFest adds The Del McCoury Band, , others to lineup MerleFest, presented by Garfunkel, but for the pair Dirk Powell Band, Donna Window World, is proud to that make up The Milk the Buffalo, Driftwood, announce new artist addi- Carton Kids, there aren't Elephant Sessions, tions for MerleFest 2019: many other acts who come Elizabeth Cook, Ellis The Del McCoury Band, close to the harmonizing in Dyson & The Shambles, Steep Canyon Rangers,, their songs. Since 2012, The Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys, Happy Amos Lee, The Milk Carton Milk Carton Kids have been Kids, The Casey making award-winning folk Traum, Irish Mythen, Jack Lawrence, Jeff Little Trio, Kristofferson Band, and music (American Music Jess Morgan, Jim Avett, Jim David Holt. The annual Association's Duo/Group of Lauderdale, Joe Smothers, homecoming of musicians the year 2014, GRAMMY Jontavious Willis and and music fans returns to nominations in 2013, 2015 The Del McCoury Band Andrew Alli, Josh Goforth, the campus of Wilkes and 2019) with just two gui- Junior Brown, Junior Sisk, Community College in tars and two voices. Now respect and admiration of and vocals, Muddy Welles Department of Natural & Larry Stephenson Band, Wilkesboro, North the Kids are performing the industry for its unmis- on and lead , Cultural Resources and the Laura Boosinger, Lindi Carolina, in the foothills of with a larger band and takable work: nine IBMA Jim Aaron on harmonica, North Carolina Arts Ortega, Mark Bumgarner, the Blue Ridge Mountains, fleshing out their sound Entertainer of the Year tro- Zack Page on electric and Council, to celebrate 2019 Mark & Maggie O'Connor, April 25-28. MerleFest is with drums, , phies; in 2003, Del's mem- upright bass, and as "The Year of Music," a Maybe April, Michaela pleased to welcome these and keyboards-- the bership in the cast of the Nashville's own Herschel designation Gov. Roy Anne, Mile Twelve, Mitch six distinguished acts to the approach they take on their legendary Grand Ole Opry; Van Dyke holding down the Cooper announced in Greenhill and String 2019 lineup: fifth , All the Things and the band's first Best rhythm. Weaving a story November of last year. Madness, Molly Tuttle, The Del McCoury Band: That I Did and All GRAM- from the nightmares of love MerleFest, honoring its Nixon, Blevins, & Gage, Pete & Joan Wernick and Even among the pantheon Things That I Didn't Do. MY award in '05, followed and longing through the rise locale, has programmed FLEXIGRASS, Presley of music's finest artists, Del The change in musical tack by a second win in 2014. of personal redemption, this over 35 artists who current- ly call North Carolina Barker, Professor McCoury stands alone. abets a set of songs wherein On their latest release, band brings a live show not From the nascent sound of Del McCoury Still Sings home, each artist represent- Whizzpop!, Radney Foster, Joey Ryan and Kenneth to be missed. The Casey Roy Book Binder, Salt & bluegrass that charmed Bluegrass-- a title that ing a different aspect of the Pattengale may be at their Kristofferson Band will Light, Scythian, Sean hardscrabble hillbilly echoes his 1968 debut on state's great musical history. most personally transpar- make their MerleFest debut Come Hear NC was McConnell, Shane honkytonks, rural school- Arhoolie Records, Del ent.The Milk Carton Kids on Friday afternoon. designed to celebrate North Hennessy, Si Kahn & The house stages, and the McCoury Sings Bluegrass-- David Holt: David Holt will make their MerleFest Carolinians' groundbreak- Looping Brothers, Steve crowning glory of the Del and the boys bring debut on Friday evening. is a four-time GRAMMY ing contributions to many of Poltz, T. Michael Coleman, Grand Ole Opry to the pres- The Steep Canyon home another stellar collec- Award winning musician, tion of America's most important The Black Lillies, The ent-day culture-buzz of Rangers' set at MerleFest is storyteller, radio, and televi- music. With 14 songs brim- musical genres - , Brother Brothers, The viral videos and digital titled the North Carolina ming with hot licks, classic sion host. For more than 45 bluegrass, , gospel, Gibson Brothers, The Songbookand is a tribute to streams, Del is the living songcraft, even some years, the talented multi- funk, rock and everything Harris Brothers, The link. On primetime and late- this state's vast musical her- boundary-stretching electric instrumentalist has collect- in-between. It's fitting then, InterACTive Theatre of night television talk shows, itage. The band says, "The guitar, and once again, Del's ed and performed the songs with 2019 as "The Year of Jeff, The , there is Del. From headlin- influence of North matchless vocal delivery, and stories of the Blue Music," that the Steep The Local Boys, The ing sold-out concerts to Carolinians can be heard in The Del McCoury Band Ridge Mountains. He Canyon Rangers, also proud Trailblazers, , Todd Albright, music festivals of all gen- almost every genre of popu- moves up the gold bar stan- learned this treasure trove North Carolinians, would Tom Feldmann, Tony res, including one carrying lar music from dard of bluegrass yet anoth- of music directly from debut theirNorth Carolina Williamson, Uncle Joe and his name, there is Del. to John Coltrane. Many of er notch. Del and the boys Songbook set at MerleFest. musical greats, including The Shady Rest, Valerie Almost unimaginable, them worked in textile mills will celebrate his 80th birth- The six artists , Roy Acuff and Smith & Liberty Pike, McCoury's fifth decade in a by day and played music day at MerleFest with a spe- Etta Baker. announced today join the half-century of bluegrass cial Hillside Stage set on Wayne Henderson, Webb with friends and family on From 1998-2012 Holt 80-plus artists previously Wilder, and Yarn. The line- bliss brings new triumphs, the weekends. Some were Sunday afternoon. toured and performed with released.Headliners include new collaborations, and up and performance sched- virtuosos who packed up The Casey Kristofferson the legendary Doc Watson. , Brandi ule are accessible new music. With but a sin- their influences and took the Band: The Casey He says, "Doc was truly a Carlile, Amos Lee, gle change in membership viaMerleFest.org/lineup. world by storm. All were, Kristofferson Band is a col- great man. Performing and Wynonna & the Big Noise, in twenty years, The Del Tickets for this year's like us, a product of the lection of musicians from touring with him was a Dailey & Vincent, Tyler McCoury Band shows North Carolina, Georgia, festival, as well as the Late music and people they grew highlight of my career." In Childers, Keb' Mo', Sam unprecedented stability as and Tennessee who blur the Night Jam presented by The up with in Carrboro, 2002, the duo won two Bush, The Earls of well as garnering the line between classic country Bluegrass Situation, may be Jacksonville, Eden, GRAMMY Awards for their Leicester, Peter Rowan and respect and admiration of and a more contemporary purchased at Tryon… every corner East classic Legacy, a three-CD The Free Mexican Air the industry for its unmis- sound. The band showcases Force. The Late Night Jam to West." set about the inspiring life www.MerleFest.org or by takable work: nine IBMA songs written by Casey presented by The Bluegrass Entertainer of the Year tro- Doc Watson soaked up and music of Doc Watson. calling 1-800-343-7857. Kristofferson, daughter of Situation will be hosted by phies; in 2003, Del's mem- and shared more of this MerleFest offers a three- the legendary Kris Holt currently tours the Chatham County Line. In bership in the cast of the state's music and played fid- tiered pricing structure and Kristofferson, and Andy country performing solo, addition to the above-men- legendary Grand Ole Opry; dle tunes, blues, jazz, coun- encourages fans to take Buckner (NBC's "The with Josh Goforth, and with tioned artists, the following and the band's first Best try, rock 'n roll, and every- advantage of the extended Voice," Season 9) in collab- his band the Lightning will be performing at Bluegrass Album GRAM- thing in between. This has oration with a variety of early bird discount. Early Bolts. In 2016, Holt was MerleFest '19: MY award in '05, followed been Doc's lasting legacy other talented songwriters. Bird Tier 1 tickets may be inducted into the North American Aquarium, by a second win in 2014. for the Steep Canyon From foot-stomping Carolina Music Hall of Andy May, Ana Egge & purchased until February Steep Canyon Rangers, and the band is rockers to soul-wrenching Fame. David Holt will per- 17, 2019 and Early Bird Rangers:GRAMMY Award- The Sentimentals, Ashley excited to share the North ballads of love and loss, the form Saturday afternoon at Heath and Her Heathens, Tier 2 tickets will be avail- winning Steep Canyon Carolina Songbook for the songs are reminiscent of the Rangers effortlessly walk MerleFest. AZTEC SUN, Banknotes, able February 18 to April very first time on Sunday original outlaws she has MerleFest is pleased to the line between festival Bob Hill, Cane Mill Road, 24. Remaining tickets will afternoon at MerleFest. partner with Come Hear favorite and sophisticated shared the stage with since Carol Rifkin, Carolina Blue, be sold at the gate during Almost unimaginable, NC, a promotional cam- string orchestra. They're as childhood. Kristofferson Catfish Keith, Charles the festival. McCoury's fifth decade in a paign of the North Carolina danceable as the most pro- and Buckner trade back and Welch, David LaMotte, gressive, party-oriented half-century of bluegrass forth seamlessly between string band and equally bliss brings new triumphs, lead and harmony vocals comfortable translating new collaborations, and while the band adds layered their songs for accompani- new music. With but a sin- harmonies and blistering ment by a full symphony. gle change in membership instrumental work. Still The Milk Carton Kids: It in twenty years, The Del With an all-star cast, seems cliché to compare McCoury Band shows CKB consists of two guys singing harmonies unprecedented stability as Kristofferson on vocals, Missing in suits to Simon & well as garnering the Buckner on acoustic guitar

Jeff Combs Johnsons celebrate 64th anniversary Happy Valentines Day From Mother Lucy and Brother George

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Ernest and Juliann Johnson of Cricket celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on, Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019. The couple was married on Feb. 12, 1955. They have SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2019 four children, a daughter, Brenda Johnson, and three sons, Terry Johnson, Dennis Johnson and Gregory Johnson all of Wilkesboro. The couple also has six grand- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. children and eight great-grand children. Ernest is retired from American Drew Furniture, having worked there for 42 years. Juliann worked at Avante of WILKES PUBLIC HEALTH DENTAL CLINIC Wilkesboro for 17 years and is now a homemaker. Ernest is known as one of the 1915 WEST PARK DRIVE area's top fiddlers and stays active playing music at venues like MerleFest and ChickenFest. Juliann accompanies him to many of these events. North Wilkesboro, N.C.