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     Opal Irene Mills Our sweet mother, Opal Mills Lynch Bowman, age 85, of Pilot Mountain, NC, went to be with her Lord on April 18, 2015 at her home. She was born on July 24, 1929 in Patrick County, VA to the late Joseph Mills and Odessa Boles Mills. Opal took pride in her job as an aid on a handicap school bus and retired from Surry Industries. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed growing beautiful flowers. Mrs. Bowman leaves a legacy through her son, James Ronnie Lynch and wife, Vicky; her daughter, Linda Lynch Chilton and husband, Larry; three step-children, Ruby Hill and husband, Herbert, Mary Ellen Corn, and Mac Bowman and wife, Shirley; two daughter-in-laws, Libby Lynch and Robin Lynch; ten grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a special “Sissy”, Magalene Hiatt. Opal also leaves behind her faithful feline companion, Tom. In 1946 she married Eugene Lynch, who passed away in 1975. Later she married Harden Bowman, who predeceased her. In addition, she was predeceased by her parents; a son, Delmo Eugene Lynch; a brother, John F. Mills; two sisters, Virginia Flippin and Barbara Gwyn; and two grandchildren, Noel Chilton and Eddie Dale Lynch. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Cox-Needham Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M. with Elder Lacy Gates and Elder J.H. Keaton officiating. Interment will follow at Brims Grove Baptist Church. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Opal’s three caregivers, Betty Stevens, Lisa Stevens, and Mary Jo Reynolds; and Kim with Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care.⁶ Her married name was Bowman.¹ She was buried at Brims Grove Cemetery, 3509 NC 268 Highway, Brims Grove, Stokes Co., North Carolina.⁸ She married William Harden Bowman.^1,4,6,9 Opal Irene Mills was born on July 24, 1929 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,6,8 As of December 1, 1946,her married name was Lynch.¹ She married Eugene Millard Lynch on December 1, 1946.^1,6,10 Opal Irene Mills died on April 18, 2015 at Pilot Mountain, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 85.⁶

     Eugene Millard Lynch was buried at Brims Grove Cemetery, 3509 NC 268 Highway, Brims Grove, Stokes Co., North Carolina.^3,4 His Social Security Number was 245-38-0003.⁶ He was born on May 12, 1928 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.^3,4,6 He married Opal Irene Mills, daughter of Joseph Franklin "Joe" Mills and Odessa Cathron "Dessie" Boles, on December 1, 1946.^1,2,4 Eugene Millard Lynch died on September 25, 1975 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 47.^3,4

     Larry Cline Chilton Larry Cline Chilton, age 68, of Surry County, NC, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on August 21, 1948, in Surry County, NC to the late Dewey Elbert Chilton and Bertha Jessup Chilton. He served his country proudly in the Vietnam War. He retired from the Department of Transportation in 2000 after serving 30 years. He had a passion for gardening and traveling. He was also an avid collector of tractors. He loved his family dearly. He was a proud Papa to his grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him, as well as his three fur babies: Lincoln, Lexie, and Fancy. Mr. Chilton is survived by his loving wife, Linda Lynch Chilton; a son, Adam Christian (Lisa) Chilton; a daughter-in-law, Chelle Chilton; three grandchildren: Jordan Chilton, Gabriella Chilton, and Devin Chilton; two brothers: Roland (Imogene) Chilton and Otis (Carole) Chilton; and two sisters, Betty Marsh and Judy (Jimmy) Melton. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Noel Anthony Chilton; two brothers: Paul Chilton and Hollis Chilton; and two sisters: Helen Hunter and Avanel Smith. A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Cox-Needham Funeral Home at 2 PM with Rev. Gerald Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Brim’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with military rites provided by the Pilot Mountain VFW Post 9436 and Mount Airy VFW Post 2019.⁶ He was buried at Brims Grove Cemetery, 3509 NC 268 Highway, Brims Grove, Stokes Co., North Carolina.^6,7 He was born on August 21, 1948 at Surry Co., North Carolina.^4,6,7 He married Linda Opalene Lynch, daughter of Eugene Millard Lynch and Opal Irene Mills, on February 4, 1967 at South Westfield, Surry Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3,5,6 Larry Cline Chilton died on July 30, 2017 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 68.^6,7

     Noel Anthony Chilton was buried at Brims Grove Cemetery, 3509 NC 268 Highway, Brims Grove, Stokes Co., North Carolina.^4,5 His Social Security Number was 238-47-3965.⁶ He married Chelle Unknown.^3,5 Noel Anthony Chilton was born on August 27, 1969 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^1,4,6,5 He died on May 19, 2010 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 40.^4,6,5 He WINSTON-SALEM - Noel Anthony Chilton, 40, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on May 19, 2010. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 27, 1969. Noel graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1987 and obtained an Associate's Degree from Forsyth Technical Community College. He was a County Maintenance Engineer for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, where he was employed for 20 years. Noel was a devoted husband to his wife, Chelle and a loving father to his two children, Jordan and Devin. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and also loved playing with his children. Noel is survived by his parents, Larry and Linda Chilton of Pilot Mountain; his brother, Adam Chilton and wife Lisa and their daughter, Gabby of Winston-Salem; and his grandmother, Opal Bowman and her husband, Hardin Bowman of Stuart, VA. Noel had many more uncles, aunts, cousins, in-laws and other family members that will miss his great sense of humor and willingness to help others. A Funeral Service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at Hayworth-Miller Rural Hall Chapel, with Pastor Gerald Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Brim's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Pilot Mountain. on May 21, 2010.⁵

     Delmo Eugene Lynch PINNACLE, NC - Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by those moments that take your breath away. Mr. Delmo Eugene Lynch, 54, of Bud Tilley Road died early Monday morning, May 13, 2002, at Stokes-Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Danbury. He was born Oct. 18, 1947, in Patrick County, Va., to Millard Eugene and Opal Mills Lynch. Mr. Lynch was a self-employed diesel mechanic. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth "Libby" Lynch of the home; special daughters, Kelsee Elizabeth and Alexandria "Ali" Lynch of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Joy L. and Michael A. Simpson of Pinnacle and Jenni E. and Neil E. Clement of White Plains; a son and daughter, Eric T. and Tanya B. Lynch of King; five grandchildren, Justin Pyrtle, Codie Clement, Jackson Simpson, Mackinley Simpson and Phoenix Lynch; his mother and stepfather, Opal L. and Harden Bowman of Stuart, Va; a sister and brother-in-law, Linda L. and Larry C. Chilton of Pilot Mountain; a brother, Ronnie Lynch of Pinnacle; most beloved brothers, Bill "Wild Bill" Jones and Harry W. Armstrong; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Lynch was preceded in death by his father, M. Eugene Lynch; and a son, Eddie Dale Lynch.³ His Social Security Number was 237-80-6359.⁷ He married Elizabeth Kaye "Libby" Tickle.^1,8 Delmo Eugene Lynch was born on October 18, 1947 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4,7,6,5 He died on May 13, 2002 at Danbury, Stokes Co., North Carolina, at age 54.^3,4,7

     Elizabeth Kaye "Libby" Tickle Elizabeth Kaye Lynch born June 21, 1950, died September 5, 2020. Libby as she was known to everyone passed away peacefully at her home, Libby held many many degrees which she obtained at numerous institutions Surry Community College where she graduated Valedictorian, Gardner Webb University and Winston Salem State University where she graduated both with honors. She enjoyed a wonderful career as a social worker for Hospice. She was a great inspiration to so many that had the pleasure of knowing her, Libby was a one of a kind full of spunk and so much fight which she used until the end fighter her cancer. Her wit was contagious she made everyone laugh and smile, her love was boundless for those she cared for she would give her last dime to make them happy. This world was a much happier place with her in it. Heaven rejoices with her coming. She will be forever remembered by her children. Her son Eric Lynch of Pilot Mtn. Two daughters and one son in law Joy and Randy Handy of Mount Airy Jennifer (Jeni) Clement of Mount Airy Grandchildren Justin Pyrtle, Kelsee Lynch, Ali Lynch, Codie Clement, Jackson and wife Elizabeth Simpson, Mackinley Simpson and Keyghun Simpson Great grandchildren Harley, Oshie, Tanner, JJ, Emmi, And a loyal companion that followed her everywhere Charlie her precious Pekingese who died only days before her, She had a very special sister not by blood but by love Joyce Phillips, Libby was preceded in death by her husband Delmo Lynch and one infant son Eddie Dale Lynch She will forever be in our hearts she loved to say a prayer so here it is one last time in your honor Momma, WE LOVE OUR BREAD WE LOVE OUR BUTTER BUT MOST OF ALL WE LOVE EACH OTHER high five high five back side ... We love you Momma !!!¹ Her married name was Lynch.³ She married Delmo Eugene Lynch, son of Eugene Millard Lynch and Opal Irene Mills.^3,1 Elizabeth Kaye "Libby" Tickle was born on June 21, 1950.¹ She died on September 5, 2020 at North Carolina at age 70.¹

     William Harden Bowman was buried at Red Bank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 4111 Claudville Highway, Claudville, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4 He Mr. W. Harden Bowman, age 89 of Stuart, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at the Golden Living Center in Mount Airy, North Carolina. He was born in Patrick County on November 15, 1921 to the late Bruce and Nora Pack Bowman. In addition to his parents, Mr. Bowman was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Ettie Nunn Bowman; a step-son, Delmo Lynch; and step-grandson, Noel Chilton; four brothers, Early, Hoover, Claude and Otis Bowman; and three sisters, Myrtle Bowman, Margaret Bowman and Effie Reavis. Mr. Bowman had served in the United States Army during World War II, and was a member of Korners Grove Primitive Baptist Church in Flat Rock. Mr. Bowman is survived by his second wife, Opal Lynch Bowman of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Ruby and Herbert Hill of Claudville and Mary Ellen and Don Corn of Ararat; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mack and Shirley Bowman of Stuart, Alvin and Chong Bowman of Hopewell; a step-daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Larry Chilton of Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, a step-son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Vicky Lynch of Pilot Mountain; a step daughter-in-law, Libby Lynch of Pilot Mountain; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; 7 step-grandchildren; 18 step-great-grandchildren; 6 step-great-great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jack Bowman of Mount Airy, Roscoe Bowman of Mount Airy and Donald Bowman of Pulaski; three sisters-in-law, Mattie Bowman of Stuart, Barbara Gwynn of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Myra Mill of Stuart; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Bowman will be held Friday, October 28, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at Red Bank Primitive Baptist Church with Elder J.H. Keaton and Elder Lacey Gates officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by the Patrick County Veterans Memorial Honor Guard.³ He married Opal Irene Mills, daughter of Joseph Franklin "Joe" Mills and Odessa Cathron "Dessie" Boles.^5,1,2,3 William Harden Bowman was born on November 15, 1921 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,4 He died on October 26, 2011 at Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 89.³

     His Social Security Number was 225-46-1963.¹⁰ John Fletcher Mills was buried at Red Bank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 4111 Claudville Highway, Claudville, Patrick Co., Virginia.^3,7 He married Edith Ashburn.¹ John Fletcher Mills married Myra Collins.^1,7,11 John Fletcher Mills was born on August 9, 1935 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.^{1,10,3,12,4,5,7} He died on April 13, 2003 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 67.^10,3,12,6,7 He John "J.F." Fletcher Mills, Jr., 67, of Dry Pond Highway, Claudville, died Sunday, April 13, 2003, at the V.A. Hospital in Salem. He was born in Patrick County August 9, 1935, a son of the late Joseph F. and Odessa Boles Mills. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from United Elastic Corporation. Surviving are his wife Myra Collins Mills of the home; a daughter, Karen Cowdrey of Claudville; a son, Joseph W. Mills; three sisters, Virginia M. Flippin of Mt. Airy, N.C., Barbara M. Gwynn of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Opal Bowman of Stuart; and two grandchildren. A graveside service with full military rites will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Red Bank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. on April 16, 2003.⁷

     Myra Collins Mrs. Myra Collins Mills, age 78 of Claudville, Virginia passed away at her home on April 9, 2021. She was born in Patrick County on July 1, 1942 to the late Walter Collins and Delphia Bowman Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Fletcher Mills; and six siblings, James Collins, Vance Collins, Edward Collins, Franklin Collins, Buddy Collins and Mozelle Harris. Mrs. Mills is survived by two children, Karen Cowdrey (Robert) of Claudville and Joseph Mills (Rosa) of Greenville, North Carolina; two grandsons, John Mills of Fresno, California and Andrew Mills of Greenville, North Carolina; five siblings, Ann Martin of Lawsonville, North Carolina, Ruth Simmons of Greensboro, North Carolina, Evalene Crowder of Chatham, Virginia, Charles Collins of King, North Carolina, and Bobby Collins of Madison, North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private.³ She was buried at Red Bank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, 4111 Claudville Highway, Claudville, Patrick Co., Virginia.⁴ Her married name was Mills.¹ She married John Fletcher Mills, son of Joseph Franklin "Joe" Mills and Odessa Cathron "Dessie" Boles.^1,2,3 Myra Collins was born on July 1, 1942 at Patrick Co., Virginia.³ She died on April 9, 2021 at Claudville, Patrick Co., Virginia, at age 78.³

     Barbara Ann Mills Mrs. Barbara Mills Gwyn, of Winston-Salem passed away after a brief illness, Sunday, December 22, 2013. Mrs. Gwyn retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System as a school bus driver with a perfect safety record after 25 years of service. Mrs. Gwyn was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years James E. Gwyn, Sr. She is survived by her three loving sons, James, David, Robert; sister, Opal Bowman; six grandsons, one great granddaughter; numerous family members and friends. A funeral service will conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Hayworth-Miller Rural Hall Chapel with Rev. Morgan Barclay and Rev. Cynthia Barclay officiating. A committal service will be conducted 2:00p.m.Thursday at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 239-64-3071.⁸ She was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^9,4 She was born on January 26, 1941 at Patrick Co., Virginia.^1,8,3 As of July 11, 1958,her married name was Gwynn.² She married James Elmer Gwynn Sr. on July 11, 1958 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^1,2,4 Barbara Ann Mills died on December 22, 2013 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 72.^8,4

     James Elmer Gwynn Sr. was buried at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens, Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.³ His Social Security Number was 237-54-3689.⁴ He was born on August 14, 1936 at North Carolina.^2,4,5,3 He married Barbara Ann Mills, daughter of Joseph Franklin "Joe" Mills and Odessa Cathron "Dessie" Boles, on July 11, 1958 at Guilford Co., North Carolina.^6,1,7 James Elmer Gwynn Sr. died on April 13, 1981 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 44.^2,5,3

     His Social Security Number was 235-05-4292.⁵ Bert Glen East was buried at Shiloh Cemetery, Shiloh, Pulaski Co., Virginia.^3,6 He was born on September 9, 1890 at Montgomery Co., Virginia; His WWII draft card has a birth year of 1893.^5,3,4 He married Zethel M. Poff, daughter of Robert Eli Poff and Mary Edna Dalton, on February 3, 1931 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,7,2,3 Bert Glen East died on February 18, 1966 at Snowville, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 75.^2,3 He Bert Glen East, 76, Snowville, died Friday at his home. Surviving are his wife, Zethel Poff East; two foster daughters, Miss Ruth Butts and Mrs. Jackson Brammer, Radford; three sisters, Mrs. Ollie Campbell and Mrs. Florence Graham, Dublin; Mrs. Mamie Burcham, Max Meadows; a brother, Guy East, Pulaski. Burial in Shiloh Cemetery. on February 19, 1966.²