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     Ola Dunn was buried at Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, 395 Lewis Fork Baptist Church Road, Purlear, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² Her married name was Rhymer.² Her married name was Foster.² She married James Bynum "Jim" Foster.² Ola Dunn married Bryan Rhymer.² Ola Dunn was born on September 25, 1918 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² She died on July 19, 2011 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 92.² She N. WILKESBORO ~ Mrs. Ola Dunn Foster, age 92, of North Wilkesboro died Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Friday 2:00 p.m., July 22, 2011 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Sherrill Wellborn officiating. Burial will be in Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 12:30 until 1:30 prior to the service at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Mrs. Foster was born September 25, 1918 in Wilkes County to Charlie and Frances Johnson Dunn. She was a seamstress and was a member of Lewis Fork Baptist Church. She as preceded in death by her husbands, Bryan Rhymer and Jim Foster, Sr; five sisters, Leslie Church, Elmina Church, Neil Garcia, Faye Triplett, Alma Elmore and one brother, Clarence Dunn. She is survived by: one daughter, Myrna Mathis and husband, Royce of Roaring River; two sisters, Violet Michael of Purlear, Novella Anderson and husband, Roy; two grandchildren, Bryan Mathis of Hamptonville, Chris Mathis and wife, Karen of Roaring River; five great-grandchildren, Kayla Mathis, Kelly Mathis, Kristy Mathis, Carly Mathis and Kasey Mathis. Flowers will be accepted or Memorials may be made to Lewis Fork Baptist Church, 395 Lewis Fork Baptist Church Road, Purlear, NC 28665. on July 21, 2011.²

     James Bynum "Jim" Foster was buried at Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, 395 Lewis Fork Baptist Church Road, Purlear, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² He married Ola Dunn, daughter of Clarence Edward “Charlie” Dunn and Frances “Fannie” Johnson.¹ James Bynum "Jim" Foster was born on April 9, 1927 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² He died on November 20, 1996 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 69.²

     Nellie "Nell" Dunn was buried at Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, 395 Lewis Fork Baptist Church Road, Purlear, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² Her married name was Garcia.¹ She married Unknown Garcia.^1,3,2 Nellie "Nell" Dunn was born on February 6, 1921 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² She died on July 26, 2005 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 84.²

     Violet Dunn Mrs. Violet Dunn Michael, age 87 of Purlear widow of Fred Michael, passed away Thursday, September 17th, 2015 at her home. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Lewis Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Dwayne Andrews and Rev. Sherrill Wellborn officiating. Burial will be in the Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 prior to the service at the Church. Mrs. Michael was born June 20, 1928 in Wilkes County to Charlie Edward and Frances Johnson Dunn. She was a member of Lewis Fork Baptist Church. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by six sisters; Lessie Dunn Church, Elmina Dunn Church, Alma Dunn Elmore, Ola Dunn Foster, Nell Dunn Garcia, Faye Dunn Triplette and one brother; Clarence Dunn. Mrs. Michael is survived by one son; Gregory Michael of Purlear.³ She was buried at Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, 395 Lewis Fork Baptist Church Road, Purlear, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.³ Her married name was Michael.³ She married Fred Triplett Michael.³ Violet Dunn was born on June 20, 1928 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.³ She died on September 17, 2015 at Purlear, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 87.³

     Fred Triplett Michael was buried at Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, 395 Lewis Fork Baptist Church Road, Purlear, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^3,2 He Mr. Fred Triplett Michael, age 87, of Purlear died Sunday, August 17, 2003 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville. Funeral services will be held at Lewis Fork Baptist Church Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Michael was born August 13, 1916 in Wilkes County to Fredrick and Mary Ann Triplett Michael. He was a driver for Parson's Trucking Company for 45 years and was a member of Lewis Fork Baptist Church. Mr. Michael served in the United States Army during WWII. He is survived by: his wife, one son, two grandchildren.² He married Violet Dunn, daughter of Clarence Edward “Charlie” Dunn and Frances “Fannie” Johnson.¹ Fred Triplett Michael was born on August 13, 1916 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^3,2 He died on August 17, 2003 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^2,3

     Bobby Gene Dunn was buried at Dunkirk Methodist Church Cemetery, Ferguson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She was born on March 18, 1935 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She died on January 11, 1937 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 1.¹

     Clarence Edward Dunn Jr. was buried at Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, 395 Lewis Fork Baptist Church Road, Purlear, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² He was born on August 12, 1935 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² He died on August 22, 1995 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 60.²

     James Bynum Foster Jr. was buried at North Wilkesboro Town Cemetery, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He 1st Sgt (Ret) James Bynum Foster, Jr, 64, of Statesville, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013, at Gordon Hospice House. Sgt. Foster was born in Wilkes County on October 2, 1948 to the late James Bynum Foster, Sr., and Josephine Church Foster. He was a graduate of North Wilkes High School Class of 1966. Sgt. Foster joined the U.S. Army in July of 1968, being stationed in Ft. Bragg, NC for his basic training. He was in A.I.T in Ft. McClellan, Al and attended Scout Dog Training in Ft. Benning, GA. After training, he was assigned to the 46th Infantry Platoon Scout Dog, 25th Infantry Division in Vietnam in 1969. He served two tours in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970 with his Scout Dog, "Buster". The last five years of his 20 year tour, he assumed the position of Company First Sergeant with C Company, 6th Battalion, 502nd Infantry with the Berlin Brigade in Berlin, Germany. While serving in the U.S. Army, he received the Air Medal, Bronze Star, Metorus Service Medal, and Air Medal along with several other awards and decorations. Following his retirement from the U.S. Army, Sgt. Foster worked for and retired from Wilson Security and he was a member of South River Baptist Church. Sgt. Foster is survived by one brother, Larry S. Foster (Wanda) of Wilkesboro, his longtime special friend, Mary Sigmon of Statesville, two cousins, Linda Church Dancy and David Higgins, two nephews, Larry Paul Foster and Donnie Lee Foster, one great-niece, Kayla Marie Foster and two great-nephews, Jesse Lee and Seth Lukas Foster, all of Wilkesboro. A graveside funeral service with full military honors will be conducted 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 25, 2013, in the N. Wilkesboro City Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Chris Thompson officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Nicholson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625.¹ He was born on October 2, 1948 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on September 21, 2013 at Statesville, Iredell Co., North Carolina, at age 64.¹

     William Marshall Dunn was buried at Dunkirk Methodist Church Cemetery, Ferguson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born on November 28, 1891 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on September 29, 1975 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 83.¹

     Nora Ellen Dunn was buried at Dunkirk Methodist Church Cemetery, Ferguson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Bishop.¹ She married Spencer Rufus Bishop.¹ Nora Ellen Dunn was born on March 28, 1896 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She died on October 5, 1980 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 84.¹

     Spencer Rufus Bishop was buried at Dunkirk Methodist Church Cemetery, Ferguson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Nora Ellen Dunn, daughter of Edmond Alexander Dunn and Mary Elizabeth Church.¹ Spencer Rufus Bishop was born on August 12, 1902 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on April 27, 1960 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 57.¹

     Rosella Dunn was buried at Dunkirk Methodist Church Cemetery, Ferguson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Shumate.¹ She married Luther Marshall Shumate.¹ Rosella Dunn was born on May 15, 1916 at North Carolina.¹ She died on November 10, 1973 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 57.¹

     Luther Marshall Shumate was buried at Dunkirk Methodist Church Cemetery, Ferguson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Rosella Dunn, daughter of Nora Ellen Dunn.¹ Luther Marshall Shumate was born on March 18, 1911 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on January 25, 2003 at Statesville, Iredell Co., North Carolina, at age 91.¹

     J. Albert Dunn was buried at Dunkirk Methodist Church Cemetery, Ferguson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born on July 14, 1898 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on June 27, 1931 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 32.¹

     Mary Virginia “Jennie” Dunn was buried at Dunkirk Methodist Church Cemetery, Ferguson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Marley.¹ She married Coy Marley.^1,2 Mary Virginia “Jennie” Dunn was born on March 1, 1900 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She died on June 3, 1987 at Lenoir, Caldwell Co., North Carolina, at age 87.¹

     Coy Marley was buried at Dunkirk Methodist Church Cemetery, Ferguson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Mary Virginia “Jennie” Dunn, daughter of Edmond Alexander Dunn and Mary Elizabeth Church.^1,2 Coy Marley was born on October 24, 1896 at North Carolina.¹ He died on October 8, 1973 at Lenoir, Caldwell Co., North Carolina, at age 76.¹