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     Lester Walsh Marley was buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Ferguson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Cora Etta Greene.¹ Lester Walsh Marley was born on May 31, 1916 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on October 15, 1989 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 73.¹

     Cora Etta Greene was buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Ferguson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Marley.¹ She married Lester Walsh Marley, son of John Cargyle Marley and Lillie Mae Hamby.¹ Cora Etta Greene was born on December 3, 1918 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She died on September 28, 1985 at Ferguson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 66.¹

     George Garland Marley was buried at Beaver Creek Advent Church, Ferguson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born on January 4, 1920.¹ He died on June 19, 1944 at age 24.¹

     Martha Jane Marley was buried at Allen / Johnson / Foster Cemetery, Elkville, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Allen.¹ She married Ottie Woodrow Allen.¹ Martha Jane Marley was born on January 13, 1925 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She died on May 13, 1996 at Hickory, Catawba Co., North Carolina, at age 71.¹

     Ottie Woodrow Allen was buried at Allen / Johnson / Foster Cemetery, Elkville, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Martha Jane Marley, daughter of John Cargyle Marley and Lillie Mae Hamby.¹ Ottie Woodrow Allen was born on November 27, 1918 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on October 24, 1982 at Oleen, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 63.¹

     Duane Marley Allen Duane Marley Allen went home to his heavenly rest March 1, 2016 after a battle with cancer and PTSD. He was born February 13, 1948 to the late Ottie and Jane Allen of Ferguson. Duane graduated from Wilkes Central High School. He served in the United States Army in Germany and Vietnam. He was a kind, caring person and loyal to his friends. He was a good mechanic and handyman. He will be missed. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: a sister, Nancy J. Allen. He is survived by: sisters, Sharon Noyes and husband, David and Hope Allen all of Hickory; Denise Collins and husband, Ronald of Siler City; brother, Thomas Allen of Ferguson and special friend, Debbie Laws. A private graveside service will be conducted with full military honors accorded by VFW Honor Guard Post 1142.¹ He was buried at Allen / Johnson / Foster Cemetery, Elkville, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² He was born on February 13, 1948 at Lenoir, Caldwell Co., North Carolina.^1,2 He died on March 1, 2016 at North Carolina at age 68.^1,2

     Nancy Jane Allen was buried at Allen / Johnson / Foster Cemetery, Elkville, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^2,3 She Nancy Jane Allen, 65 of Hickory, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday Dec. 6, 2015 after a lingering illness. Born May 26, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Ottie W. and Jane M. Allen of Ferguson, NC. She is survived by three sisters, Sharon Noyes and husband David of Hickory, Hope Allen of Hickory, Denise Collins and husband Ronnie of Siler City; two brothers, Duane and Tommy Allen of Ferguson; nephews, David A., Daniel and wife Carla, Samuel and wife Suzanne, John Noyes, Matthew Collins, Jacob Collins and wife Rosanna; two grand nieces, Emerson and Genevieve; maternal aunt, Jessie M. Allen and numerous cousins. From her youth, Nancy wanted to be a teacher. She graduated in 1972 from Lenoir Rhyne College. She was dedicated to the Lord and served him for 40 years as a teacher in three Christian schools in Bristol, TN, Asheville, NC and the last 28 years at Tabernacle Christian School in Hickory. She was an active and faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church. Although, she never married, nor had children, she nurtured her nephews and students with love and guidance, laughter and encouragement. She was active in her church and school by keeping the TCS scoreboard and clock for their games. She was a Sunday school teacher and was always willing to serve wherever needed in her church and school. She was an avid Duke Blue Devil fan and an Avon Saleslady. She was devoted to her family and guardian to her sister Hope. She will be deeply missed by those whose lives she touched. The funeral will be 3:00pm Thursday, December 10th, 2015 at Tabernacle Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Hooks officiating. Private burial will be at a later date at Allen Family Cemetery.² She was born on May 26, 1950 at Lenoir, Caldwell Co., North Carolina.^2,3 She died on December 6, 2015 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 65.^3,2

     Junior Hugh Marley was buried at Clearview Baptist Church Cemetery, 2455 Alfred Hartley Road, Lenoir, Caldwell Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born on November 7, 1930 at Ferguson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on January 26, 1996 at Valdese, Burke Co., North Carolina, at age 65.¹

     Kiter Virginia Marley HICKORY – Kiter V. Marley went home to be with her Lord on March 12, 2010 surrounded by loved ones. She was born November 7, 1930 in Wilkes County to the late John C. and Lilly Hamby Marley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, George W. Marley, Jones E. Marley, Lester Marley, Marshall Marley, Junior Marley and Charlie Marley; sister, Jane M. Allen and nephew, Michael Marley, Sr. She is survived by sister, Jessie M. Allen of Hickory; 12 nieces, 8 nephews, several great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, and great great-great nieces and nephews. Kiter retired from Century Chair after 25 plus years of service. She had no children of her own but was a mother and grandmother figure to many of her nieces and nephews. She loved animals and flowers. She had a green thumb and could grow anything. She was a good cook and loved baking cakes for many occasions. She was kind, tender hearted, and generous but spoke her mind without censure when she thought the occasion called for it. She loved the Lord and was ready to meet Jesus. Her fingerprints are on many lives. She will live on in the hearts of many. Her funeral service will be held on Monday, March 15th at Catawba Funerals & Cremations at 11 a.m. with Pastor Scott Hooks and Rev. David Noyes officiating. Burial will follow at Allen Family Cemetery in Ferguson.¹ She was buried at Allen / Johnson / Foster Cemetery, Elkville, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^1,2 She was born on November 7, 1930 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She died on March 12, 2010 at Hickory, Catawba Co., North Carolina, at age 79.¹

     Mary Louisa Lipford was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Church.¹ She married Ambrose H. Church.¹ Mary Louisa Lipford was born on March 8, 1858.¹ She died on January 5, 1945 at age 86.¹

     Ambrose H. Church was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Mary Louisa Lipford, daughter of Rev. Anthony Lipford and Anna C. "Annie" Adkins.¹ Ambrose H. Church was born on July 30, 1852 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on June 12, 1939 at Purlear, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 86.¹

     Vertie Church was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Eller.¹ She married Unknown Eller.¹ Vertie Church was born on March 28, 1877 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She died on January 5, 1953 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 75.¹

     Annie Ada Church was buried at Mountlawn Memorial Park, 196 Fan Key Road, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Bumgarner.¹ She married Edward Hill Bumgarner.^1,2 Annie Ada Church was born on July 1, 1879 at North Carolina.¹ She died on February 26, 1969 at Boone, Watauga Co., North Carolina, at age 89.¹

     Edward Hill Bumgarner was buried at Mountlawn Memorial Park, 196 Fan Key Road, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Annie Ada Church, daughter of Ambrose H. Church and Mary Louisa Lipford.^1,2 Edward Hill Bumgarner was born on May 19, 1881 at Watauga Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on November 20, 1953 at Boone, Watauga Co., North Carolina, at age 72.¹

     Walter Jones Bumgarner Walter J. Bumgarner, 70, of Hampton Street, Boone Died Wednesday evening, December 30, 1981. He was born in Watauga County, May 30, 1911, a son of the late Hill and Annie Church Bumgarner. He was a retired service station operator. Bumgarner is survived by one daughter, two granddaughters, four brothers, and two great-grandchildren. Services were conducted Friday at 2 pm at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating was the Rev Donald Foster. Burial was in the Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.¹ He was buried at Mountlawn Memorial Park, 196 Fan Key Road, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^1,3 He married Polly E. Hollar.³ Walter Jones Bumgarner was born on May 30, 1911 at Watauga Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on December 30, 1981 at Watauga Co., North Carolina, at age 70.¹

     Polly E. Hollar was buried at Mountlawn Memorial Park, 196 Fan Key Road, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Bumgarner.¹ She married Walter Jones Bumgarner, son of Edward Hill Bumgarner and Annie Ada Church.¹ Polly E. Hollar was born on August 15, 1917.¹ She died on November 14, 1960 at age 43.¹

     Thomas Woodrow Bumgarner was buried at Mountlawn Memorial Park, 196 Fan Key Road, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Pansy Wolfe.² Thomas Woodrow Bumgarner was born on June 18, 1912 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on February 19, 2000 at Watauga Co., North Carolina, at age 87.¹

     Pansy Wolfe was buried at Mountlawn Memorial Park, 196 Fan Key Road, North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^2,1 She Mrs. Pansy Wolfe Bumgarner, 88, of Boone, died Thursday afternoon, Feb. 2, 2006 at Glenbridge Health & Rehabilitation. She was born in Wilkes County, a daughter of the late Floyd F. and Eugenia Dula Wolfe. Mrs. Bumgarner was a retired machine operator form TRW, and had worked at the Gold Room at ASU. She was a member of Perkinsville Baptist Church, and an avid flower and vegetable gardener. Survivors include two daughters, Norma Wilcox of Boone, and Judy Psillas and husband, George, of Spartanburg, S.C; one son, Charles "Buz" Bumgarner and wife, Donna, of Las Cruces, New Mexico; six grandchildren, Dempsey Wilcox, III and wife, Margie, and Debra Wilcox of Boone, Vicki Huffman and husband, Andy Omundson of Greenwood, S.C., Patrick Huffman of Spartanburg, S.C., Cameron Bumgarner of Arizona and Leslie Bumgarner of New Mexico; three brothers, Joe, Bob and Dennis Wolfe; and three sisters, Gwendolyn Hart, Martha Brown, and Annie Ruth Laws. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas W. Bumgarner; four sisters; Bertha Holman, Allie Eller, Elsie Brookshire, and Justine Hollender; and six brothers, Lawrence, Blaine, Ace, Delbert, Junior and Earl Wolfe. Burial followed at Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens.¹ Her married name was Bumgarner.¹ She married Thomas Woodrow Bumgarner, son of Edward Hill Bumgarner and Annie Ada Church.¹ Pansy Wolfe was born on April 13, 1917 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^1,2 She died on February 2, 2006 at Boone, Watauga Co., North Carolina, at age 88.^1,2