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.

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.

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.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wagoner of Millers Creek announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley Nichole Wagoner, to Nathan Carson Eggers, the son of Michael and Tammy Eggers of Millers Creek.

Kayley Virginia Anderson and Coleman Wesley Badgett were married Saturday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m., at the Phillips family farm, North Wilkesboro. The Rev. Mark J. Hall and the Rev. Scott Church officiated at the ceremony. Wedding music was provided by Rodney Reavis, violinist, and Daniel Rash, …

Kirk and Sandra Church of Millers Creek announce the engagement of their daughter, Haylee Breanna Church, to Richard Blake Cheek, the son of Lynn and Denise Cleary of Hays.

Ernestine Shell and James Gilbert Dunnagan III were married Sept. 8 at Wagoner Baptist Church, Jefferson. The Rev. Darrell Poole officiated. Music was provided by Andrea Spears of Jefferson and Tim Call of Ronda.

Velna Gentry Tilley of the Austin community celebrated her 93rd birthday Feb. 13. She was born Feb. 13, 1926, to Shirley and Dosie Gentry of the Benham community.

Earnest and Juliann Johnson will celebrate their 64th wedding anniversary on Feb. 12.

Five generations of the Williams family gathered recently for a photograph. Seated is Tammy Roten, great-grandmother. Standing, left to right, are Leah Meeks, mother, holding her son, Dawson Meeks; Shirley Roten Williams, great-great-grandmother; and Chrissy Mastin, grandmother.

Five generations of the Billings family of Wilkes County recently gathered for a picture. Hubert Billings is seated next to his great-great-grandson, Dalton Lowe. Standing from left to right are, Debbie Church, great-grandmother; Rodney Lowe, father; and Tracy Lowe, grandmother.