Bonnie Foster Johnson will celebrate her 80th birthday April 9. She has two daughters, five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. A celebration will be held at a later time.
Haley Frances Richardson and Ronald Brandon Bell were married July 20 at The Barn at Heritage Farm, Dobson. The Rev. Brian Mathis officiated at the ceremony. Block Party Productions provided music.
Rance and Kimberly Jennings Parker of Fort Mill, S.C., announce the birth of a daughter, Hadley Wrenn Parker, born Feb. 20 at Carolinas Medical Center/Atrium Health Center, Charlotte. She weighed 6 lbs. 11 ozs. at birth. Grandparents are Curtis and Reene Parker of Wilkesboro and Mary Ellen J…
Bailey Lee Goforth and Travis Scott Reavis were married Nov. 1 at Doughton Park on the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Frank and Lucille Vannoy of Millers Creek are celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary March 20, 2020.
Harold and Jeanette Poe Morrison of Wilkesboro celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 22 with a dinner in their honor at the Brushy Mountain Smokehouse, given by their children.
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Greg Greene and Amanda Greene of Purlear and Denise Greene of Moravian Falls announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Mackenzie Greene of Moravian Falls, to Joshua Scott Osborne of Moravian Falls. He is the son of Jeremy and Samantha Osborne of Boomer.
Mickey and Bobbi Jennings of Moravian Falls announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Jennings, of Huntersville, to Michael Chupita, also of Huntersville. He is the son of Mary Ann and Mark Geiger and David Chupita, all of Wisconsin.
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Howell of Finley Street, North Wilkesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Catherine Page Howell, of Raleigh, to Chance Steven Mathias of Enterprise, Ala. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mathias of Keller, Texas.
Earnest and Juliann Johnson celebrated their 65th wedding ceremony on Feb. 12, 2020.
Gary and Sharon Triplett announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Elane Triplett, to Clayton Dean Harris, the son of Clayton Harris and Clara Harris.
Della Mae Shumate of Elkin Highway, North Wilkesboro celebrated a milestone birthday Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18, at Liberty Grove Baptist Church. Her daughters and their families gave the event, along with family and church members.
Mr. and Mrs. James P. Archibald of Wilkesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Frances Archibald of Charlotte, to Robert Gray “Sonny” Creech Jr., also of Charlotte. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gray Creech Sr. of Raleigh.
Judy Elizabeth Dills and Jason Edward Serbeck, both of North Wilkesboro, were united in marriage Dec. 31 at Hinshaw Street Baptist Church, North Wilkesboro. The Rev. Jeff Collins officiated at the evening ceremony. Wedding music was provided by Reva McLean, grandmother of the bride.
Vilas and Stena Payne of Wilkesboro celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Friday, Dec. 20. They were married Dec. 20, 1969, at Highland View Baptist Church, on the Wilkes/Watauga line.
Taylor Nicole Wood and Allen Lee Johnson were united in marriage Aug. 24, 2019, at River Creek Lodge in Stony Point. The Rev. Donovan Turnmire officiated.
Matt and Betty Daye of Traphill announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebekah Grace, to Nicholas Paul McGlamery, the son of Paul and Beth McGlamery of Millers Creek.
Emily Elizabeth Jackson and Joseph Lucas Richardson were married Oct. 12 at The Millstone at Adam’s Pond in Columbia, S.C.
Kassandra Lee Bennett and Jacob Ray Riley were united in marriage on July 27 at Cornerstone Church in Grand Island, N.Y. The Rev. Joel Riley, father of the groom and pastor of Dennyville Baptist Church in Ronda, officiated at the 1 p.m. ceremony. Wedding music was provided by guitarist and …
Josh and Jessica McCoy of North Wilkesboro announce the birth of a son, Grayson Levi McCoy, born Sept. 13 at Forsyth Medical Center. He weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces at birth. Grayson Levi has a sister, Brylee McCoy, age 2. Grandparents are Randy and Jamie McCoy and Benny and Tonya Roland, all…
Valerie Michelle Sebastian and Gregory Andrew Middleton were united in marriage May 26 at Childress Vineyards, Lexington. The Rev. Mark Weekley officiated at the 6 p.m. ceremony. Wedding music was provided by Corda Entertaniment String Trio.
Clifford and Ramona Settle Jordan of Benham Church Road, Elkin, recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
Roger and Tabitha Lovell of North Wilkesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Caitlin Marie Lovell, to Matthew Von Triplett, the son of Von and Deonna Triplett of Boomer.
Hannah Michelle Goulds and Jacob Scott Eddy were united in marriage on Saturday, June 1 at the Barn at Blueberry Hill, Dobson. The Rev. John Triplett officiated at the 6 p.m., outdoor ceremony. Music was provided by Danny Jenkins.
Pauline Johnson Anderson, resident of Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilkesboro, turns 104 Friday.
Odell Severt celebrated his 90th birthday July 27 with family and friends at Park Place Depot, North Wilkesboro.
Manuel and Jill Mastin Brown recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married in an outdoor wedding June 28, 1969 at the home of the bride.
The Rev. Andy Walker was honored at a 75th birthday celebration on July 19.
Robert and April Kilby of Wilkesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Frances Sophia Kilby, to James McArthur “Mack” Jones III, both of North Wilkesboro. The prospective groom is the son of Mack and Cathy Jones of Boomer.
Jerry and Carol Billings Walsh recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married July 6, 1969, at Goshen Baptist Church, Wilkesboro, by the Rev. Von Brown. They are still members of Goshen Baptist.
Ricky Wyatt and Anita Spicer were married in a small ceremony with family on June 19, 2019.
Allen and Shirley Sparks Carter recently celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. They were married June 28, 1953, in Elkin, by the Rev. David W. Day.
Johnny H. and Jane T. Billings celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 22.
Gary Wood of North Wilkesboro and Penny and Calvin Carver of Louisa, Va., announce the engagement of their daughter, Taylor Nicole Wood, to Allen Lee Johnson of Lenoir, son of Ricky Johnson of Lincolnton and Lisa and Kenny Wingler of Hamptonville.
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Johnson--Ann Poteat and Leroy Johnson were married May 18 at the Old Homestead Chapel at Della Plane Mercantile Store. Keith Elledge officiated.
On May 4, Bill and Burma Millsaps Bellinger of Union Grove celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They renewed their vows at Central Baptist Church, which was officiated by her brother, the Rev. Ronnie Millsaps. A reception followed at Cagney’s Kitchen with family and friends.
Joe D. Elledge 94, and Betty Dancy Elledge, 91 of Sparta Road, North Wilkesboro celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary on May 21, 2019, at their home with family and friends dropping by to visit. They were married on May 21, 1947, at Maple Grove Baptist Church in Hays, by the Rev. Glenn Huffman.
Lindsey Eleanor Mayo and Joshua Adam Bumgarner were married April 19 in Columbus, Ga.
Brooklyn Laurel Gentry and Casey Alan Reid were united in marriage March 10, at Majestic Mill Weddings in Belmont. The Rev. Thomas C. Alley officiated at the ceremony. Wedding and reception music were provided by Whirl-A-Way Sounds and Entertainment.
Paralee Bentley Brock of Columbus Drive, Moravian Falls, observed her 100th birthday on April 20.
Angela Necole Shell of Wilkesboro and Kelly and Jalina Johnson of Purlear announce the engagement of their daughter, Alyssa Necole Johnson, to Dustin Ray Triplett, the son of Lois Ann Triplett of Boomer and Tommy Ray Triplett of Lenoir.
FIVE GENERATIONS OF THE HANDY FAMILY gathered recently for photos. In the photos with Gladys Handy, who turns 91 on May 10, are, in the photo above, Jonathan Benfield, great-grandson; Edyn Benfield, great-great-granddaughter, 5; Joyce Faw, daughter; Hadley Benfield, great-great-granddaughter…
Tommy Holcomb and Ruby Tucker Holcomb of Thurmond celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner party in their honor April 21 at 6 p.m. at Charity United Methodist Church.
Wesley Alexander and Polly Anderson Nichols of Wilkesboro celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 13 with a celebration at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Travis Isaacs, Wilkesboro. Guests included their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Five generations of the Patterson family gathered recently for a photograph. Left to right are Vergie Patterson, great-great-grandmother, Barbara Cranfill, great-grandmother, Dianna Cloud, grandmother and Caleb Smathers, father, holding his son, Bentley Austin Smathers.
Dean and Irene Nielsen of Moravian Falls celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 19, 2019.
Lillian Mae Reeves of Pilot Mountain married Thurman Finch Horner of Oxford at the First Baptist Church of Boone on April 15, 1949. At the time of the wedding, Ms. Reeves was a chemistry professor at Appalachian State University. Mr. Horner had served during World War II in the United Sta…
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Beshears Cook of Wilkesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Kieran Avery Cook, to Daniel Jacob Jones of Mount Airy, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jones of North Wilkesboro.
Michael and Kimberly Winesette of Walnut Place, Wilkesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Paige Winesette, to James Matthew Schap, both of Atlanta, Ga. He is the son of Michael and Michele Schap of Raleigh.
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