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     Vera Lou Ellis was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Triplett.¹ She married Lennis Guy Triplett, son of William Cicero Triplett and Susan Jane Foster.¹ Vera Lou Ellis was born on November 16, 1910 at North Carolina.¹ She died on May 9, 1990 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 79.¹

     Hazel Sue Triplett was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She was born on April 9, 1938 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She died on March 11, 2002 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 63.¹

     Vada Mae Triplett was buried at Mountlawn Memorial Park, 196 Fan Key Road, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^1,2 She Mrs. Vada Triplett Foster, age 96, of Wilkesboro, NC died August 1, 2005 at the Lutheran Home East in Hickory after an extended period of declining health. Mrs. Foster was born May 20, 1909, in Wilkes County to the late William Cicero and Susan Jane Triplett. She was a longtime member of Wilkesboro Baptist Church. Mrs. Foster was a loving wife and mother who dedicated her life to her family and their lives. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Foster, her parents, and all of her siblings, including four sisters, Belva T. Bumgarner, Veoria T. Walsh, Zera T. Greene, and Hazel Laverne Triplett; five brothers, Cartas Triplett, Arlon Triplett, Alta Triplett, Lennis Triplett, and Raeford Triplett. Surviving are a daughter, Kaye Foster Mann and husband, Charles of Oak Island, NC and a son, John Thomas Foster and wife, Sandra of Hickory, NC. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Chip Mann and wife, Tracy of Stella, Shane Foster of Brevard, John Mann and wife, Suzanne of Winston Salem, Patrick Foster and wife, Robin of Austin, TX, Bradley Mann and wife, Lori of Mebane and the only granddaughter, Kelly Valdespino and husband, Bill of Raleigh. Mrs. Foster has ten great-grandchildren, Sarah and Kristen Mann, Hannah and Tucker Foster, Ashton and Alexis Mann, Kate Foster, Nic and Vada Valdespino, and Tyler Mann. Also surviving are two sisters in law, Mrs. Edith Triplett, and Mrs. Frances Hendren. A graveside service of celebration of life will be held at Mountlawn Memorial Park.² Her married name was Foster.² She married John William Foster.² Vada Mae Triplett was born on May 20, 1909 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^1,2 She died on August 1, 2005 at Hickory, North Carolina, at age 96.^1,2

     John William Foster was buried at Mountlawn Memorial Park, 196 Fan Key Road, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² He married Vada Mae Triplett, daughter of William Cicero Triplett and Susan Jane Foster.¹ John William Foster was born on May 7, 1913 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² He died on December 9, 1967 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 54.²

     Hazel Laverne Triplett was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² She was born on December 1, 1913 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² She died on September 23, 1915 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 1.²

     Raeford Lonnie Triplett was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² He was born on December 1, 1910 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² He married Ruth Irene Eller in 1940.² Raeford Lonnie Triplett died on March 16, 2000 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 89.²

     Ruth Irene Eller was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She was born on June 3, 1912 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ As of 1940,her married name was Triplett.¹ She married Raeford Lonnie Triplett, son of William Cicero Triplett and Susan Jane Foster, in 1940.¹ Ruth Irene Eller died on November 27, 1985 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 73.¹

     Johnny Ray Triplett was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born on April 11, 1946 at North Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina.¹ He died on July 20, 1965 at Vietnam at age 19.¹

     William Hayes Foster was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Dorothy Lura Walsh.¹ William Hayes Foster was born on April 11, 1879 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on March 7, 1938 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 58.¹

     Dorothy Lura Walsh was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Foster.¹ She married William Hayes Foster, son of Absolem Mathis “Adney” Foster and Martha Ann Hubbard.¹ Dorothy Lura Walsh was born on April 15, 1881 at North Carolina.¹ She died on September 26, 1957 at Taylorsville, Alexander Co., North Carolina, at age 76.¹

     Charles Castner Foster was buried at Friendship Cemetery, Donalsonville, Seminole Co., Florida.¹ He married Mozelle Unknown.¹ Charles Castner Foster was born on April 3, 1900 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on February 27, 1970 at age 69.¹

     Mozelle Unknown was buried at Friendship Cemetery, Donalsonville, Seminole Co., Florida.¹ Her married name was Foster.¹ She married Charles Castner Foster, son of William Hayes Foster and Dorothy Lura Walsh.¹ Mozelle Unknown was born on April 9, 1902.¹ She died on September 8, 1993 at age 91.¹

     Roy Guylus Foster Sr. was buried at Wadley Cemetery, Wadley, Jefferson Co., Georgia.¹ He married Lula Lee Stokes.^1,2 Roy Guylus Foster Sr. was born on January 1, 1902 at Purlear, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on March 29, 1986 at Emanuel Co., Georgia, at age 84.¹

     Lula Lee Stokes was buried at Wadley Cemetery, Wadley, Jefferson Co., Georgia.¹ Her married name was Foster.¹ She married Roy Guylus Foster Sr., son of William Hayes Foster and Dorothy Lura Walsh.^1,2 Lula Lee Stokes was born on November 13, 1902 at Georgia.¹ She died on June 26, 1949 at Jefferson Co., Georgia, at age 46.¹

     Virginia Lee Foster was buried at Wadley Cemetery, Wadley, Jefferson Co., Georgia.¹ She was born on June 6, 1924 at North Carolina.¹ As of June 25, 1949,her married name was Thurston.¹ She married Dr. Milton Stevenson "Steve" Thurston on June 25, 1949 at North Carolina.³ Virginia Lee Foster died on October 3, 1981 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 57.^1,3

     Dr. Milton Stevenson "Steve" Thurston was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina.² His Social Security Number was 244-05-0916.³ He was born on May 8, 1921 at Taylorsville, Alexander Co., North Carolina.^1,3,2 He married Virginia Lee Foster, daughter of Roy Guylus Foster Sr. and Lula Lee Stokes, on June 25, 1949 at North Carolina.² Dr. Milton Stevenson "Steve" Thurston died on July 1, 2006 at Salisbury, Rowan Co., North Carolina, at age 85.^3,2 He SALISBURY - Dr. Milton Stevenson "Steve" Thurston, 85, of Salisbury, died Saturday, July 1, 2006, at his home. Dr. Thurston was born May 8, 1921, in Taylorsville, he was the son of the late Jenna Eckerd Thurston and Dr. Asa Thurston. He received his BS degree in Business Administration from Davidson College in 1942, and a DDS degree from Emory University in 1950. Dr. Thurston served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and received his pilot training at Craig Field, Ala. He flew C47 planes in the Far East Air Service Command and was discharged with the rank of Major in 1946. Dr. Thurston practiced dentistry in Salisbury from 1950, until his retirement. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where he had served as an elder of the church. Dr. Thurston was active in the Central NC Council of Boy Scouts of America and served on its executive board. He received the distinguished Silver Beaver Award in 1968, and received the James E. West Fellowship Award, the highest honor a Boy Scout volunteer can receive. Dr. Thurston also served on the Salvation Army Advisory Board for eight years and the Rowan County Board of Health from 1975-1981. He was a Past President of the Salisbury Rotary Club and had been a member since 1950. Dr. Thurston received the first Senior Citizen of the Year Award from the Salisbury Rotary Club and received a Paul Harris Fellowship Award. After his retirement he worked with the Rotary International 3 H dentistry program in Hong Kong. He was preceded in death by his first wife Virginia Foster Thurston, who died Oct. 3, 1981. Survivors include his wife Linda McConnell Thurston, whom he married in 1982; two daughters Lee Shugrue and her husband Tom of Chapel Hill and Jenna Nash and her husband Ben of Concord; a son Asa Stevenson Thurston of Salisbury; step daughters Carrie Taylor and her husband Eric of Cary and Disa Herring and her husband Billy of Vilas; eight grandchildren; three step grandchildren; and two sisters Lucy Lowe of Greensboro and Geit Johnson of Statesville. Service: A Memorial Service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the First Presbyterian Church. Dr. Jim C. Dunkin and Dr. Randal V. Kirby officiating. Burial will be in City Memorial Park at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Rowan County Military Honor Guard. on July 3, 2006.²

     Roy Guylus Foster Jr. was buried at Wadley Cemetery, Wadley, Jefferson Co., Georgia.^1,2 He married Parkie Lee Camp.² Roy Guylus Foster Jr. married Gail McDonald.² Roy Guylus Foster Jr. was born on October 9, 1926 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^1,2 He died on October 19, 2014 at Georgia at age 88.^1,2 He Roy G. Foster, Jr., former Georgia State Senator from Wadley ,Georgia, died Sunday, October 19, 2014. Roy was born October 9, 1926 in North Wilkesboro, NC. He was the son of the late R. G. Foster and Lula Lee Stokes Foster. He graduated high school from GMC, and attended the University of Georgia and the United States Military Academy at West Point. Roy was a soldier, highway contractor, aviator, Goldwater conservative, Christian gentleman, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and loyal friend. He will be greatly missed. Roy was married to the former Parkie Camp Foster of Newnan and lovingly reared four children. He later married Gail McDonald Foster. Roy is survived by his children: Roy G. Foster III (DeeDee) of Cumming, GA; Terri Foster Shiver (Tate) of Savannah, GA; W. Hayes Foster (Susan) of Winston-Salem, NC; Parkie Foster Sloat (Dave) of San Diego, CA; his sister, Elizabeth Foster Fulghum of Midville, GA; his former wife, Parkie C. Foster of Savannah, GA; eight grandchildren, one great-grandson, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gail, and his sister, Virginia Foster Thurston. Funeral services for Mr. Foster were held October 23 at the Wadley First United Methodist Church with Reverend Christopher Shoemaker officiating. Interment followed in the Wadley City Cemetery. Pallbearers were R. Zachry Foster, Tyler R. Sexton, George H. Fulghum, Jr., Daniel S. Jensen, Fred G. Mason III, and Col. C.S. McMillan. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Saturday Morning Men's Bible Study Group, "Iron Men". on October 23, 2014.²