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     Elmina Dunn was buried at Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, 395 Lewis Fork Baptist Church Road, Purlear, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Wolfe.⁵ Her married name was Church.¹ She married Clarence Linney Church.¹ Elmina Dunn married Lawrence Simpson Wolfe.^5,2 Elmina Dunn was born on August 31, 1913 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She died on February 23, 2005 at age 91.¹

     Clarence Linney Church married Elmina Dunn, daughter of Clarence Edward “Charlie” Dunn and Frances “Fannie” Johnson.¹ Clarence Linney Church was born on October 3, 1920 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on April 16, 1952 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 31.¹

     Lawrence Simpson Wolfe was buried at Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Ferguson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Elmina Dunn, daughter of Clarence Edward “Charlie” Dunn and Frances “Fannie” Johnson.^1,2 Lawrence Simpson Wolfe was born on November 5, 1909 at North Carolina.¹ He died on October 10, 1971 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 61.¹

     Lawrence Edmond “Tutlum” Wolfe Mr. Lawrence “Tutlum” Edmond Wolfe, age 78, of North Wilkesboro, died Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Watauga Medical Center. He was born July 7, 1936 in Wilkes County to Lawrence Simpson and Elmina Dunn Wolfe. Mr. Wolfe was a member of Greater Vision Baptist Church and retired from NC DOT after 25 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father; his mother, Elmina Dunn Wolfe Church; his wife, Hattie Jane Anderson Wolfe; and a sister, Lucille McNeil. Surviving are his daughter, Patricia Ellen Hayworth and husband Wayde of West Jefferson; sister, Gail Williams of Wilkesboro; brother, Carl Wolfe and wife Mary Ellen of Stony Fork; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held 2:00 o’clock Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Greater Vision Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Lynn Lambert and Rev. Sherrill Wellborn officiating. The family will receive friends at Greater Vision Baptist Church from 1:00 until 2:00 o’clock on Wednesday, prior to the service.¹ He was buried at Greater Vision Baptist Church Cemetery, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Hattie Jane Anderson.¹ Lawrence Edmond “Tutlum” Wolfe was born on July 7, 1936 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on August 24, 2014 at Boone, Watauga Co., North Carolina, at age 78.¹

     Alma Mary Dunn was buried at Dunkirk Methodist Church Cemetery, Ferguson, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^1,3 She Mrs. Alma Mary Dunn Elmore, age 87, of Ferguson, widow of George "Babe" Elmore, died Thursday, August 28, 2003 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at Dunkirk United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Elmore was born February 2, 1916 in Wilkes County to Charlie and Frances Johnson Dunn. She was a member of Davis Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by: two daughters, Kay Johnson of Wilkesboro, Carolyn Sparks of Ferguson; three sons, Jimmy Elmore of Lenoir, Kenneth Elmore, Ronny Elmore both of North Wilkesboro; five sisters, Elmina church of North Wilkesboro, Ola Foster of Wilkesboro, Nell Garcia of Winston-Salem, Violet Michael, Novella Anderson both of Ferguson; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.¹ Her married name was Elmore.¹ She married George Washington Elmore.¹ Alma Mary Dunn was born on February 2, 1916 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.^1,3 She died on August 28, 2003 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 87.^1,3

     George Washington Elmore married Alma Mary Dunn, daughter of Clarence Edward “Charlie” Dunn and Frances “Fannie” Johnson.¹ George Washington Elmore was born on May 10, 1911 at North Carolina.² He died on August 19, 1988 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 77.²

     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