Millers Creek resident Lutrelle Hamby will celebrate her 100th birthday on Thursday, Oct. 22. She was born in Wilkes County on Oct. 22, 1920, to Guy and Rosa Hamby.
Twelve couples applied for marriage licenses from the Wilkes Register of Deeds office Sept. 29-Oct. 2.
Mary Frances Archibald and Robert Gray (Sonny) Creech Jr. were married Aug. 28, 2020, at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte.
Fourteen couples applied for marriage licenses from the Wilkes Register of Deeds office Sept. 14-Sept. 18.
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Ten couples applied for marriage licenses from the Wilkes Register of Deeds office Sept. 8-Sept. 11.
Chris and Savannah Adams Noble announce the birth of a daughter, Vera Lily Noble, born Aug. 20 at Wilkes Medical Center. She weighed 8 pounds, 10½ ounces at birth. Maternal grandparents are Sonia and Chris O’Gwynn of Robertsdale, Ala., and Michael and Jackie Adams Jr. of Mobile, Ala. Paterna…
Willie and Nellie Call celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 11. They were married on Sept. 11, 1960. The Calls have two sons, Jeff Call and wife, Sandra, and Steve Call and wife, Becky. They have two grandchildren, Ashley and Matthew.
Twenty couples applied for marriage licenses from the Wilkes Register of Deeds office Aug. 31-Sept. 4.
James and Rebecca Swicegood Gore celebrated 60 years of marriage on Aug. 19. They were married in Charleston, S.C., in 1960.
Carrie Wyatt Haynes of the Mulberry community will celebrate her 100th birthday on Aug. 28. She was born to Robert and Doskie Wyatt on Aug. 28, 1920, and is one of four children.
Steve and Mandi Crist of Lincoln, Kan., announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Marie Crist of Lincoln, Kan., to Rylan James Hincher, of Hillsboro, Kan. He is the son of Kevin and Susanne Hincher of North Wilkesboro.
FAMILY CONNECTIONS – The birth of River Thomas Adams to Dylan Adams and Paige Furr on Nov. 13, 2019, created four sets of five generations, three of which are in Wilkes County.
Marsh Dean and Patricia Sechrist Lyall of North Wilkesboro celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 1, with a family dinner at Ryan’s Steakhouse in Winston-Salem, given by their children.
Joe Pardue of Ronda, currently residing at Wilkes Senior Village in North Wilkesboro, was surprised by his family with a 96th birthday party on June 1.
Gilbert Curtis celebrated his 90th birthday on July 4 at a reception at Fishing Creek Baptist Church.
Edward and Kathleen Rollins Robertson of Wilkesboro will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a celebration in their honor at 6 p.m. June 25.
Charlie and Joyce Cox Brown of North Wilkesboro will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary June 12, 2020.
Timothy and Sally Faw of Wilkesboro announce the engagement of their daughter, Kendall Genene Faw, to Hagan Richard Shumate, the son of Tara Williams of Lewisville and Richard and Billie Shumate of Moravian Falls.
David and JoAnne Lenderman Whittington celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Thursday, May 28, 2020.
John and Regina Stefan of Pittsburgh, Pa., announce the engagement of their daughter, Gina Nicole Stefan of Charlotte, to Adam Dean Parker, also of Charlotte. He is the son of Curtis and Reene Parker of Wilkesboro.
Gilbert Curtis and Blanche Anderson Curtis celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on May 10 at a small garden party, given by their daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Lin Brooks.
Chad and Julie Shumate of Hays announce the engagement of their daughter, Makenna Leigh Shumate, to Devin Terry Hall, son of Terry and Teresa Hall of North Wilkesboro.
Eddie and Kelly Call Zimmer announce the birth of a daughter, Emily Kaylee Zimmer, born March 29 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory. Maternal grandparents are Eddie and the late Kay Call. Paternal grandparents are Luther and Connie Lanning and Charles Zimmer Jr.
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.
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