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WHITAKER Ms. Brenda Bumgarner Whitaker, age 35, of 400 Ballpark Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Monday evening, June 28, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by her husband: Carlos Whitaker of Sparta; two daughters: Marie Bumgarner Garcia and Tammy Bumgarner, both of the home; two grandchildren: Candice Bumgarner and Reno Garcia; her mother: Gertha Alley of Sparta; four sisters; Carol Parsons of Canton, Ohio, Betty Jo Alley of Morganton, N.C., Bonnie Bumgarner of Sparta, and Glenda Dillow of Jonesville, N.C.; four brothers: Tommy Alley of Sparta, Charles Perry of Glade Valley, N.C., James Bumgarner of Hillsville, N.C., and Robert Bumgarner of Sparta; and three step-sisters. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL with Burial in the New Haven Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in Sparta, and at other times at the home of her mother on Dan Osborne Road, Sparta. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to her mother to help on funeral expenses.
SHEPHERD Mrs. Charles Burgess Shepherd, age 76, a resident of the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center in Independence, Va., died Monday, June 28, 1999 at that facility. He is survived by three sisters: Madalene Little of Jefferson, N.C., Fern Absher of N. Wilkesboro, N.C., and Sandy Woodie of Piney Creek, N.C.; several nieces and nephews; a special caregiver, Jo O'Neal of Independence, Va.; and a special friend, Bradley George. A military graveside service will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Cranberry Cemetery at Laurel Springs, N.C. by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Poste # 7034. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in Sparta.
CROUSE Miss Wilma G. Crouse, age 86, of Pine Ridge Apartment # 29, Sparta, N.C., died Monday, June 28, 1999 at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by one niece, Mary C. Tuttle of Kernersville, N.C. Many cousins, friends and neighbors also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL with Burial in the Piney Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Funeral Home until time for the funeral services on Friday. The family request that memorial be made to the Alleghany County Library, " Read to me first" program.
WHITAKER Mr. Joseph Kyle Whitaker, age 70, of 5804 Delhart Rd., Galax, Va., died Sunday June 27, 1999, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Della Galyean Whitaker of the home; one daughter and son-in-law: Betty Jo and Thoms McKnight of Baywood, Va.; one granddaughter: Kayla Beth McKnight; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Agnus and Adlai Spurlin of Ennice, N.C., and Lucille and Clifton Sidden of Sparta; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Savannah United Methodist Church in the Edmonds Community, with Burial in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Baywood, Va. The body will be taken to the church Tuesday evening where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Baywood Rescue Squad, c/o Swanson Murray, Grammar Lane, Baywood, Va. 24333. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034.
ANDREWS Mr. Guy Reeves Andrews, age 71, of 4645 Shawtown Rd., Ennice, N.C., died Saturday morning, June 26, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by two sons: Nelson Andrews of Ennice, N. C., and Mark Andrews of Asheville, N.C.; two daughters: Gloria Byerley of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Becky Williams of King, N.C.; four grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Clyde Greene of Sparta, and Mrs. Helen White of Dobson, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL with Burial in the Glade Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in Sparta.
GILLIAM Mrs. Laura Andrews Gilliam, age 66, of 1521 Pine Swamp Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Friday morning, June 25, 1999, at the Walnut Cove Health Care Center in Walnut Cove, N.C. She is survived by a brother: Harlan Andrews of Sparta, N.C.; three sisters: Katherine Freconi of New Castle, Del., Betty Mitchell of Rural Hall, N.C., and Hazel Jones of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL with Burial in the Crouse Family Cemetery in the Pine Swamp Community. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Funeral Home.
REEVES Mrs. Pearl Kastner Reeves, age 82, of 215 Kemp St. Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday morning, June 23, 1999, in the Monroe Union Regional Medical Center in Monroe, N.C. She was the widow of Julian Reeves. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Dr. Timothy and Linda Reeves of Farmington, New Mexico; two daughters and a son-in-law: Drs. Pamela and Maurice Thomas of Wingate, N.C., and Angela Reeves of Cullowee, N.C.; two grandchildren: Lauren and Colin Thomas of Wingate, N.C.; and one sister: Mrs. Rosa Knipe of Tucson, Arizona. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Sparta United Methodist Church with Burial in the Sparta Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home, however, the family will receive friends one hour prior to the services in the Fellowship Hall of the Sparta United Methodist Church. The family requests that memorials be made to the church. GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.
EVERHART Ms. Jimmie Hanks Everhart, age 52, of 230 Cherry St. Sparta, N.C., died Sunday, June 20, 1999, at her home. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Michelle and David Bare of Ennice, N.C.; a granddaughter: Sarah Alison Bare of Ennice, N.C.; three grandsons: Stephen Bare and Cory Bare both of Sparta, N.C., and Damien Jackson of Lexington, N.C.; one half sister: Barbara Halsey of Sparta, N.C.; one brother: Bruce Jolly of Florida; and two half brothers: Brian Gentry of Virginia and Clive Gentry of Traphill, N.C. She was preceded in death by her father: James P. Miles; mother: Arlene Gentry; adoptive parents: Earn and Mae Hanks; and grandchildren: James Miles and Colton Jackson. A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to cover funeral expenses at BB&T, P.O. Box 699, Sparta, N.C., 28675, Attention: Sandy Carter.
ROBERTS Mrs. Carolyn Billings Roberts, age 50, of 108 Miles St. Sparta, N.C., died Sunday evening, June 20, 1999, at her home. She is survived by her husband: Jerry Roberts of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law: Kathy and Roger Phipps of Ennice, N.C., and Angie and Danny Brooks of Laurel Springs, N.C.; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Gary and Linda Storms of Austinville, Va., and Tony Storms of Laurel Springs, N.C.; five grandchildren; her parents: Rex Sr. and Barbara Billings of Glade Valley, N.C.; two sisters: Ruby Crouse of Glade Valley and Sandra Cornett, of Elk Creek, Va.; and two brothers: Rex Billings, Jr. of Glade Valley and Larry Billings of Ennice. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 23, at 10:00 a.m. at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL, with Burial in the Cherry Lane Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in Sparta. The family requests that in Lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Grandview Memorial Funeral Home for funeral expenses.
SMITH Mr. Odell C. Smith, age 87, of Piney Creek School Rd. , Piney Creek, N.C., died Sunday, June 20, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Anna and Jerol Atwood of Winston-Salem, N.C.; three sons and daughters-in-law: Dean Smith of Edgewood, Md., Carlis and Margaret Smith of Churchville, Md., and Bill Smith of Piney Creek, N.C.; three sisters: Reba Austin of Grassy Creek, N.C., Blandina Carter of Bel Air, Md., and Jessie McMillan of Street, Md.; one brother: Leff Smith of Darlington, Md.; fourteen grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 23, at 1:00 p.m. at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL with Burial in the Piney Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in Sparta.
BAKER Mr. Joseph Mack (Joe) Baker, age 43, of 1132 Jackson Road, Piney Creek, N.C., died Saturday, June 19, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. He is survived by his wife: Darnell Mitchell Baker of the home; three sons: Christopher Ramirez of Franklinton, N.C., Kevin Parrish and Chase Baker both of the home; one daughter: Katie Baker of the home; his mother: Annis Hardin Pulley of Youngsville, N.C.; two sisters: Daphine Ladd of Selma, N.C., and Dianne Stanley of Louisburg, N.C.; one niece; and three nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 23, 1999, at 3:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with Dr. John Deason officiating. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the services to lie-in-state. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in Sparta, N.C.
GRIM Mr. John Albert Grim, age 54, of 501 Sweet Hollow Road, Laurel Springs, N.C., died Saturday, June 19, 1999, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C., He is survived by his wife: Hazel Roten Grim of the home; one daughter: Deborah Diane Grim of Konnorock, Va.; one son: Brian John Grim of Elk Creek, Va.; one step-daughter: Hallie Billings of the home; his mother: Frances Grim of Pottstown, Pa.; one sister and brother-in-law: Frannie and Jack Laser of Horseheads, N.Y.; and one brother: Wayne Grim of Jackson, Wyoming. A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday evening, June 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the Burgiss Barn at Laurel Springs, N.C. There will no visitation at the funeral home, however, friends may call at the home at any time. GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.
HUDSON Mrs. Doris Wagoner Hudson, Age 74, of 11817 N.C. Hwy 18N, Ennice, N.C., died Saturday, June 19, 1999, in the Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, Va., She is survived by her husband: Fred Hudson of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law: Ronnie and Kathleen Hudson, and Donnie and Joyce Hudson, all of Ennice, and Floyd and Kim Hudson of Mt. Airy, NC; one daughter and son-in-law: Margaret and Garnett Cox of Roanoke, Va.; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Page and Hazel Wagoner and Ray and Grace Wagoner, all of Sparta; eight grandchildren: five great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conduced June 22 at Grandview Memorial Chapel with Burial in the Pleasant Home Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Home Union Baptist Church, c/o Rex Todd, Pleasant Home Church Rd., Sparta, NC 28675
DELP Clyde Virginia Farmer Delp, 75, of Laurel Springs, died Saturday, June 19, 1999, at her home. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Geneva Thompson. She is survived by five sons and three daughters-in-law: Von and Judy Delp of Jefferson, NC, Larry and Linda Delp of Sparta, Jack Delp and Danny Delp, both of Laurel Springs, NC, and Archie and Linda Delp of Sparta; four daughters and two sons-in-law: Linda and Dwight Kirby of Alexandria, Ala., Sue and Paul Wagoner of Sparta, Jane Choate of Sparta, and Flow Thompson of Boonville, NC; six grandchildren: two great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law: Betty and Joe Kyles of Sparta; and one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Vera Farmer of Baltimore. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 22, at Grandview Memorial Chapel with Burial in the Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675 or to Ryan's Scholarship, c/o Paul and Sue Wagoner, P.O. Box 201, Sparta, NC 28675.
BROWN Mrs. Reecie Brown, age 98, of Piney Creek, N.C., died Thursday evening, June 17, 1999, in the Ashe Living Center in Jefferson, N.C. She was the widow of Talmadge Brown. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Ray and Ann Brown of West Jefferson, N.C.; four grandchildren: Mike Fender of Piney Creek, Pauline Sheaffer of South Carolina, Diane Corbett of Meband, N.C., and David Brown of Piney Creek, N.C; five great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL with Burial in the Piney Creek Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday evening at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in Sparta.
DICKINSON Mr. Leonard Wood Dickinson, age 77, of Pahrump, Nevada, formerly of Alleghany County, died Monday, June 14, 1999, in Nevada. He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law: Lyla and Charles Carman of St. Augustine, Fla. Local survivors are: a sister-in-law: Jewell Caudill of Sparta, N.C.; a brother-in-law: Clyde Johnson of Ennice, N.C.; a niece: Sharon Kimberlin of Glade Valley, N.C.; two nephews: Hersel Johnson of Glade Valley, and David Dickinson of Monroe, Ga.; several cousins; and other nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Rich Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.
BRINEGAR Mrs. Lola Petty Brinegar, age 73, of Blue Ridge Apartment # 5, Sparta, died Saturday morning, June 12, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Glen Mack Brinegar. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law: Ernest and Sherry Brinegar of Elizabethtown, Ky., Dwayne and Carolyn Brinegar of Berea, Ky., Jerry and Delta Brinegar of Fancy Gap, Va., Tommy and Cindy Brinegar of Bare, Delaware; one sister and brother-in-law: Grace and Brady Crouse of Sparta, N.C.; one sister-in-law: Bessie Petty of Sparta; a daughter-in-law: Mrs. Linda (Jimmy) Brinegar of Cave City, Ky.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 14, at 11:00 a.m. at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL CHAPEL with Burial in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. The family will be at the home of Brady and Grace Crouse, 137 Cox Run Road, Sparta.
WILLIAMS Mrs. Ruth Andrews Williams, age 87, of Laurel Springs, N.C., died Friday, June 11, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. She is survived by four daughters and two sons-in-law: Juanita and Kirby Seal, and Dorothy and Michael Roberts all of Sparta, Edna Ruth Joines of Hayes, NC and Carol Jean Crouse of Dublin, Va.; four sons and daughters -in law: Roscoe Junior and Faye Williams, Carl and Jean Williams , Johnny and Joyce Williams, and Raymond and Louise Williams all of Sparta; a daughter-in-law: Doris Williams of Abington, MD.; 25 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Roscoe Williams; and a son: Kenneth Williams. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 PM at the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church with Burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7-9 PM at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in Sparta and at other times at the home of Carl and Jean Williams, 31 Williams Lane, Sparta, NC.
THOMAS Mrs. Sue Wagoner Thomas, age 70, of 305 Ridge Road, High Meadows Estates, Roaring Gap, N.C., and Charlotte, N.C., died Wednesday afternoon, June 9, 1999 at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by her husband: Gene Thomas of the home; two daughters: Sandra Whitehurst of Raleigh, N.C., and Sherry Thomas of Charlotte, N.C.; two sons: Rob Thomas and Benny Thomas, both of Charlotte, N.C.; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Sparta, Burial in the Glade Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in Sparta, is in charge of the arrangements.
JOINES Elder Jimmy R. Joines, 65, of 162 Duncan St., Sparta, N.C., died Sunday, June 6, 1999, at his home. He is survived by one daughter: Rebecca Ann Edwards of Sparta; two sons and daughters-in-law: David and Opal Joines of Va.; Tim and Tina Joines of Glade Valley, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty C. Joines. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Whitehead Union Baptist Church, with Burial in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the GRANDVIEW MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery Fund c/o Edsel Andrews, 1968 Fraser Road, Sparta, N.C., 28675. Masonic rites will be conducted by the Sparta Masonic Lodge # 423.
DILLON Mr. James Howard Dillon, 69, of Sparta, NC, died Sunday, June 6, 1999, at Alleghany Memorial Hospital. He was born February 23, 1930, in South Bend Ind., to Elmer and May Dillon and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating form St. Ignatius High School, he served in the U.S. Navy. He later attended John Carroll University, where he received a degree in sociology. In 1956, he joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a special agent and worked in Washington, D.C., Cleveland, Norfolk, Montgomery and Philadelphia. He later served as an FBI congressional liaison to the United States Senate. While working in Norfolk, Va., he met and married Elizabeth Doughton Dillon. They had two children, Mary Margaret and Patrick. In 1972, the Dillon family moved to Alleghany County, NC, and lived in Laurel Springs for nine years before moving to Sparta. He served as one of the founding members of St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Sparta. He laughed easily and always enjoyed a good joke. His Irish heritage was important to him and he loved listening to Celtic and Gaelic folk music. Throughout his life, he remained a wonderfully loving and devoted husband and father and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife: Betsy, of the home; one daughter: Mary Margaret of Raleigh, NC; one son: Patrick, of Los Angeles, Ca.; and one brother: Father Dennis Dillon of Cleveland, Ohio. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, June 8, at 1 p.m. at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Sparta, followed by a graveside service at Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, June 7, from 7-9 p.m. at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Alleghany County, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675 or to Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 9, Sparta, NC 28675.
GREENE Mr. Robert Leff (Bob) Greene, age 64, of 44 Old Greene Road, Ennice, NC, died Thursday, June 3, 1999, at his home. An Army veteran, he served in the Korean War. He was a retired employee of Blue Ridege Electric Membership Cooperative. He was elected to the Board of County Commissioners in 1995 where he was serving at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife: Paula Greene of the home; one son and daughter-in-law: Ronnie and Charlene Greene of Ennice; two daughters and sons-in-law: Linda and Bill Greenawalt of Indian Valley, Va. and Tonya and Tim Wilson of Charlotte, NC; three granddaughters; one grandson; his father: Harvey Greene of Ennice; two sisters: Annie Bryant of Ennice and Wanda Robbins of Independence, Va.; and special family: Bob and Shirley Shaner of Sparta, NC. Military graveside services will be conducted Saturday, June 5, 1999, at 2:00 PM at the Little Pine Church of the Brethren Cemetery by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post #7034. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta with Honor Guards Bob Shaner of Sparta, NC and Sgt. Steve Shaner of Fort Sill, Ok. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Glade Creek Volunteer Fire Department, C/O Tim Duncan, 178 Joe Place, Ennice, NC 28623.
WYATT Mrs. Leora C. Wyatt, age 83, a resident of the Sunrise Health Care in Sparta, NC, died Thursday morning, June 3, 1999, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law: James and Manah Wyatt, Joe and Gay Wyatt, and Jackie and Tammy Wyatt all of Sparta; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and one sister: Ruth Smith of Sparta, NC. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 5, 1999, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Smith and Elder Jess Higgins officiating. Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.
MURPHY Mrs. Nellie Wagoner Murphy, 82, of 3310 Glade Valley Road, Sparta, NC, died Tuesday, June 1, 1999, in Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Buster Floyd Murphy. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Floyd and Lawana Murphy and Mac and Susan Murphy, all of Sparta; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and one sister: Lillian Smith of Ennice, NC. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Little Pine Church of the Brethren. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Thursday evening form 7-9 p.m. at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Little Pine Church of the Brethren Cemetery Fund, c/o Bobby Gillespie, 257 Pine Brook Road, Ennice, NC 28623.
MILLER Mrs. Dorothy Taylor Miller, age 81, of 403 Mtn. Valley Road, Laurel Springs, NC, died Tuesday, June 1, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law: Stanley and Thelma Miller of West Jefferson, NC, Tony and Grace Miller, and Jimmy and Amanda Miller, both of Laurel Springs, NC; six grandchildren; three brothers: Frank Taylor and Dan Taylor, both of Laurel Springs, NC, and Stuart Taylor of Sparta, NC; and three sisters: Grace Pruitt, Faye Hines and Tina Hash, all of Sparta, NC. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, June 3, 1999, at 4:00 PM at the Pine Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Dean Adams and Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiating. The body will be place in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. Burial will follow in the Cranberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Cranberry Cemetery Fund, C/O Russell Mabe, 1333 Elk Knob Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or to the Pine Fork Church, C/O Carol Greene, 10754 Highway 18 South, Laurel Springs, NC 28675.
