Mr. Warren Prout, 73, of 3935 Hardin Road, Boone, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at his home.

He was born July 21, 1936, in Charleston, S.C., a son of the late William and Charlotte Edith Engberg Prout.

Mr. Prout was a retired engineer, a car builder for NASCAR, and was a research engineer for Chevrolet, Ford, and Chrysler. He also served in the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, Pat Prout; one step-son, Tim Turbyfill and wife, Crystal, of Boone; and two granddaughters, Allison Turbyfill and Gretchin Turbyfill, both of Boone.

A memorial service will be conducted Saturday afternoon, March 20, 2010, at 2:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. Vernon Eller and the Rev. Billy Norris.

The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon, from 1:00 until 2:00 o'clock, at the funeral home, prior to the service.

Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-1942.

Online condolences may be sent to the Prout family at www.hamptonfuneralservice.com.

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Dr. Samuel M. Holton, 87, of Chapel Hill, N.C., died on March 17, 2010.

He was born in Durham, N.C. on May 29, 1922, the son of Holland and Lela Young Holton.

Dr. Holton graduated from Durham High in 1938. He graduated from Duke University, New York University and Yale University where he received his Ph.D. in Education in 1948.

During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corp in India and China as a meteorologist, leaving the service as a Captain. His academic career as a professor at UNC-Chapel Hill in the School of Education began in 1948, retiring in 1987. He was principal from 1953-1955 at Bartlett-Yancy High School in Yancyville, N.C. while on professional leave from UNC. He wrote the textbook "Understanding the American Public High School" and numerous education publications. He served on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board from 1968-1975. He was on the board of trustees of NC Wesleyan College in Rocky Mount, N.C. and Goodwill Industries of Eastern N.C. Sam was an Eagle Scout and a Boy Scout leader. He was awarded the Boy Scouts' highest honor, the Silver Beaver Award by the Occoneechee Council in 1966 for over 30 years of service to the Boy Scouts at Duke Memorial United Methodist Church in Durham. He was honored to be a member of the Kiwanis Club for over 50 years. Sam and his wife Margaret have established the Samuel M. Holton Distinguished Professorship in the UNC School of Education.

Survivors include his loving wife of 57 years, Margaret Umberger Holton; his four children, Robert W. Holton and wife, Beverly, of Boone; Margaret (Meg) D. Holton and husband, Jerrel Kesling, of Chapel Hill; Grace H. Holton of Durham; Elizabeth (Betsy) H. Carmichael and husband, John, of Davidson; and six grandchildren, Lori A. and Kelly A. Holton of Boone, Alexander H. Kesling of Chapel Hill, and John Samuel "Jack", Robert W. and Andrew H. Carmichael of Davidson; and two close cousins, Edith Murphy of Durham and Mary Grace Anderson of Kennesaw, Ga.

He was predeceased by his parents; and two brothers, Winfred Quinton Holton and Holland Young Holton.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at the University United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill. The family will receive friends and family on Friday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Hall-Wynne Funeral Home, Durham, N.C. A private family burial service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the School of Education Foundation, Inc., for the "Samuel M. Holton Distinguished Professorship in the School of Education," Attn: Wendy Borman, University of NC at Chapel Hill, 101 Peabody Hall, Campus Box 3500, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-3500, or to your local Boy Scout Council.

Condolences may be sent to the Holton family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements for the Holton family are under the care of Hall-Wynne Funeral Service. www.hallwynne.com.

Mrs. Willa Rae Stanberry, 85, of Clyde Williams Drive, Boone, died Thursday afternoon, March 18, 2010, at Watauga Medical Center.

She was born May 31, 1924 in Swain County, to Samuel Gordon and Martha Cable Monteith.

Mrs. Stanberry was a member of Meat Camp Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bill Stanberry; one daughter, Valerie Kuykendall and her husband, Dwayne, of Canton; two grandchildren, William Kuykendall of Cullowhee and Anna Kuykendall of Canton; and two sisters, Joeretta Moon and husband, Hugh, of Sylva and Inez Smith of Spartanburg, S.C. A number of nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Earl, Olin, Harold "Red" and Roger Monteith.

Services will be conducted Sunday afternoon, March 21, 2010, at 3 o'clock at Meat Camp Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Mike Townsend and the Rev. Herbert McCoy. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2 until 3 o'clock, one hour prior to services, at the Church. Burial will follow in the Meat Camp Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials to Watauga County Project on Ageing, 132 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite A, Boone, N.C. 28607 or to Hospice of Avery County, 351 Mitchell Street, Newland, N.C. 28657.

The family wishes to especially thank the Watauga County Project on Aging, Hospice of Avery County, Life Care of Banner Elk, and special caregivers, Mary Isaacs and Kim Munday.

Online condolences may be sent austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Stanberry family.

Doris Mae Dickerson, 89, of Mars Hill, N.C., passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, at Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.

A native of Anderson, Ind., she was the daughter of the late Frank and Elsie Wertz Busby. She was employed by Mars Hill High School as a clerical secretary.

Surviving is her loving husband of 66 years, Fred Irvin Dickerson; son, Fred M. Dickerson of Raleigh; daughters, Doris J. Haynes of Jonesborough, Tenn., Patricia A. Dickerson of Mars Hill; brother, Edward V. Busby and wife, Reta, of Yorktown, Ind.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at the Presbyterian Church of Banner Elk, N.C. on April 7, 2010, at 2 p.m.

An online register is available at www.ashevillemortuaryservices.com.

Mrs. Dorothy Jane "Dottie" Reneau, 72, of Boone, passed away Monday, March 15, 2010, at Watauga Medical Center.

She was a graduate of the University of Florida, a true Gator, and a most avid and boisterous fan of the Appalachian State Mountaineers.

Surviving are her husband, Robert D. "Bob" Reneau, Lt. Col. USAF (Retired); two sons, Lt. Col. Robert S. Reneau, USAF and wife, Mysti, and Major Richard Reneau, USAFRES and wife, Teresa; two step-daughters, Cynthia Reneau of Oklahoma City, Okla. and Karen Wood of Payson, Ariz.; six grandchildren, Hailey, Mariah, Noah, Joshua, Jake and Riley Reneau; and five step-grandchildren, Erin, Bridgett, Kyle, Dylan Flannery and Beau Welch; and the entire congregation at Boone United Methodist Church.

A Celebration of the life of Dottie Reneau will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Boone United Methodist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. John Fitzgerald and Dr. George Naff. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Boone United Methodist Church, 471 New Market Boulevard, Boone, N.C. 28607; to the ASU Yosef Club, P.O. Box 32025, Boone, N.C. 28608; or to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, 810 Parkcrest Drive, Boone, N.C. 28607.

Online condolences may be sent to the Reneau family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Reneau family.

Mr. Willie Trivette, 75, of Chattanooga, Tenn., native and former resident of Boone, died Sunday morning, March 14, 2010.

He was born Jan. 11, 1935 in Watauga County, a son of the late Conley and Ruth Glenn Trivette.

Mr. Trivette was a retired security officer for Watauga Medical Center and a member of Temple Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Deanna Miller Trivette; four sons, the Rev. Kenneth D. Trivette and wife, Sherry, of Chattanooga, Tenn., James Trivette and wife, Sue, of Cookville, Tenn., Wayne Trivette and wife, Kathy, of Nashville, Tenn., and Tony Trivette and wife, Pam, of Spruce Pine; one sister, Sharon Greene and husband, Kelly, of Lexington; one brother, Harold Trivette and wife, Pauline, of Lexington; nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Conley and Ruth Glenn Trivette; and one brother, Larry Trivette.

Services will be conducted Thursday morning, March 18, 2010, at 10 o'clock at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. The body will lie in state from 9-10 a.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Ken Trivette and the Rev. Delmar James. Burial will follow at 2 o'clock in Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Salisbury. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5-8 p.m. at Hampton Funeral Service.

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Virginia Overman "Ginny" Greene, 91, of Milton Brown Heirs Road, Boone, and a former resident of Deep Gap, died Sunday morning, March 14, 2010, at Glenbridge Heath Care & Rehab.

Born June 21, 1918 in Middlesex, N.C., she was a daughter of the late John C and Maude Estridge Overman.

Mrs. Greene was educated at Campbell College, Barton College and the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She was an educator for 45 years, teaching English in Sampson County, Campbell University. Mrs. Greene taught in the Wilkes County School System for over 20 years, working at West Wilkes and Wilkes Central. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma since 1959. A member of the NEA, NCAE, President of the Golden Key Club at Campbell University, and was a finalist in the NC Teacher of the Year in 1983. Mrs. Greene was a faithful member of Grace Lutheran Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, President of the Women of ELCA, and Chair of the Social Ministry. She organized a Sunday School Class in 1957 which is still active. In the 1960 and 1970's she along with her husband owned and operated two popular businesses in Watauga County, the Hereford Barn and The Brownwood Lodge.

Surviving are one son, Alex Greene and wife, Mary, of Alpharetta, Ga.; one foster son, Buck Wellborn and wife, Judy, of Boone; one grandson, Samuel Greene of Alpharetta, Ga.; one sister, Frances Wilson of Bath, N.C.; and a number of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Lee Greene; her parents, John C. and Maude Estridge Overman; three sisters, Pauline Morgan, Lelia Overman and Mary Helen Strickland; and two brothers, J. C. Overman, Jr., and Joseph E. Overman.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Grace Lutheran Church. Officiating will be Pastor Sarah Bolick Lang. Burial will follow in Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon one hour prior to the service from 1 until 2 o'clock at Grace Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 115 East King Street, Boone, N.C. 28607.

Online condolences may be sent to the Greene family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Greene family.

Madeline Harriet Edmisten Bradford, 84, died at Forsyth Hospital on March 12, 2010.

Born May 9, 1925 to Marshall and Mary Perry Edmisten in Boone, she graduated from Appalachian State Teachers' College (now Appalachian State University) in 1949 and earned her M.A. in Administration there in 1963. On April 8, 1950, she married James "Brad" Bradford. They were married for 54 years until his death in 2004. They worked together as a team and their motto was to live with loving kindness.

Madeline began her career as a teacher in Forsyth County and then in Raleigh public schools, eventually serving as a principal. She returned to Boone to teach and became a full professor of education at Appalachian State University, a post she held until 1987. While at Appalachian, she served on numerous committees, including the Appalachian field advisory council, graduate faculty, student teaching committee, graduate council and chancellor's committee. She was appointed to the Status of Women Committee by Governor Sanford.

Madeline also served as Director of the ASU Teaching Center and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Teaching Center until her retirement in 1987. One of her peers wrote "I cannot conceive that anyone could give more service to a school system than Madeline has to Winston-Salem." Another summed up her uncanny ability to get things done and support staff and students, even when dealing with difficult people and situations, "Any students stuck in bad situations would be changed to good situations without a ruffled feather."

Her work with student teachers was awe-inspiring, according to former student teachers under her care. One said, "No word can describe the feeling of satisfaction, poise and self-confidence Mrs. Bradford can bestow with her pleasant notes, complementary comments, and that radiant smile." And, many former student teachers and other friends recall the delicious homemade cherry cheesecakes she gave them every Christmas.

She will be remembered as a loving, giving, positive person who, in the words of her peers, was a "superb motivator, strong professional leader, very energetic, creative, and kind." She always had a twinkle in her eye and a smile and kind word for everyone.

She loved and was loved by many friends, including her Alpha Delta Kappa sisters and the Enablers Sunday School class at First Baptist Church, and by her neighbors, one of whom described her as "the soul of the neighborhood."

In retirement, Madeline enjoyed being with her family, reading, gardening, dancing, and traveling. Whatever she did, she did it to the fullest, and infected those around her with her zest for life.

Madeline's favorite Bible verse was I Corinthians 15:10, "But by the grace of God, I am what I am, and His grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain."

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Marsha (George) Leiser and David (Jan) Bradford; and by her sister, Louiva Ward. She is also survived by grandchildren, Chris (Jolie) Leiser, Chad Leiser, Sarah (Bradley) Smart, Andrew Bradford, Joseph Bradford, and Mollie Bradford; and great-grandchildren, Audrey Leiser, Harper Smart and Palmer Smart. She is also survived by many loving neices and nephews.

She is predeceased by her husband, James Bradford; her siblings, George (Loy) Edmisten, Addie Mae (Howard) Edmisten Love, John Edmisten, and Baker (Leta Mae) Edmisten.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, from 1:00-3:00 p.m., at Vogler and Sons Reynolda Chapel, with the funeral service immediately following. The burial will take place on Wednesday, March 17, 1:00 p.m., at Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Sugar Grove, N.C.

If you desire, memorial contributions may be made in Madeline's honor to the Enabler's Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church, 501 W. Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101.

Vogler and Sons Funeral Home are in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Timothy Ray Graybeal, 35, of Butler, Tenn., passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 11, 2010.

He was born in Washington County, Tenn. on Nov. 30, 1974, to Bobby Ray and Verda Mae Elliott Graybeal of Butler, Tenn.

Timothy enjoyed cars, fishing, hunting and spending time with his children. He was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, Bobby and Verda Graybeal, Tim is survived by his daughter and son, Shonae Rae Graybeal and Hunter Ray Graybeal; mother of his children, Angella Graybeal, all of Butler, Tenn.; one brother, Tommy Franklin Tolley-Graybeal; and several cousins, aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Lona Elliott Cunningham; and his paternal grandparents, Esther Marie Graybeal Jones, and Samuel and Matilda Oliver Graybeal.

The family received friends from 1-3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010, at Rock Springs Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. Carl Swift and the Rev. Roy Wilson officiating. Graveside services and burial followed in the Rock Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

Active pallbearers were Robby Rominger, Gary Phillips, Jeff Pass, David Markland, Eddie Williams, Jesse South and Jason Greene. Honorary pallbearers were Barry Pleasant, Brandon Williams, Burl Lewis, Darroll Phillips, Marty Elliott and Leslie Head.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.mountaincityfuneralhome.com or mountaincityfh@embarqmail.com.

Mountain City Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. M.F. Kuhn, 78, of Newland, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Watauga Medical Center.

Born June 17, 1931, in Greenville, Tenn., he was a son of the late Samuel and Bertha Riggs Kuhn.

Mr. Kuhn was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War and was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. In the past, M.F. was a member and elder at Hughes Presbyterian Church and Fellowship Presbyterian Church. Most recently, he was a member of Frank Presbyterian Church. His pastime was collecting and viewing pictures of his grandchildren and family members. He enjoyed Christmas tree farming, pitching horseshoes, woodworking, and making picture frames. He also enjoyed listening to hymns and gospel music and was a dedicated Sunday school teacher.

M.F. was a loving husband, father and grandfather who was an example to everyone. He was a man of faith and a rock to all who knew him.

Family members who will cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Barbara D. Kuhn; his daughter, Margaret Edwards and husband, Randy, of Vilas, N.C.; his three sons, Ken Kuhn and wife, Marie, of Mocksville, N.C., Mike Kuhn and wife, Stephanie, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Jeff Kuhn and wife, Angela, of Hope, B.C., Canada; three sisters, Sylvia K. Nelson of Orlando, Fla., Gladys K. Daniels of Burnsville, N.C., and Edna K. Johnson and husband, Bill, of Athens, Ga.; and his 14 grandchildren, Joel and wife Katie, Rachel, Jonathan, and Ruthanne Edwards; Matthew, Benjamin, and Thomas Kuhn; Bethany and husband Jake Giles, Hannah and Emily Kuhn; Rebecca, Madison, Kaitlyn, and Bethany Kuhn. Before his death, he had anticipated the births of his first two great-grandchildren in March and September. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and cousins who loved and respected him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Glen Kuhn and Thomas Kuhn.

A service of worship was held on Sunday, March 14, at 3:00 p.m. at Fellowship Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Hal McNeely officiating. The family received friends from 1 p.m. until the service hour. Interment followed in the Daniels Cemetery with graveside rites by the Pat Ray Post #4286.

Memorials may be made to the mission program of your church or to the Frank Presbyterian Church Mission Fund.

The Kuhn family would like to thank the nursing staff and doctors of Cannon Memorial Hospital, Watauga Medical Center, and the Seby B. Jones Cancer Center for all of the care and support they have received.

Words of comfort and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.rsfh.net.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland is serving the Kuhn family.

Mrs. Flora Elizabeth Anderson Pardue, 86, of Ronda, widow of James Arlie Pardue, died Thursday, March 11, 2010, at Villages of Wilkes Skilled Care after a courageous 15 month fight with colon cancer.

Mrs. Pardue was born Dec. 18, 1923, to William Jesse and Tenia Williams Anderson. On May 8, 1946, she married James Arlie Pardue who preceded her in death on Jan. 25, 1995. "Granny Flora" as she was affectionately called by all, loved her church and her family. She was especially proud of her four great-grandchildren and always had time to play.

She spent her working career in textiles and retired from Lucia, Inc. She was a life-long caregiver and spent her retirement years taking care of other family members. Flora was an awesome cook and delighted in preparing delicious, nutritious meals for her family. Her country style steak, macaroni and cheese, and cakes will be missed by all at church and family events. Her family will miss the birthday cakes baked and decorated especially for them for each birthday. Those who attended the weddings of her granddaughters remember the delicious variety of cakes she baked and decorated for both of their weddings. She was happiest working outside in her flower and vegetable gardens. For more than 40 years, she grew and arranged the alter flowers for her church. Her deep faith, strong will and healthy lifestyle contributed to her longevity and 33 year survival of ovarian cancer.

In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers, Cindy Anderson, Myrtle Anderson, Lona Mae Dimmittee, Cola Transou, Harlie and Ronnie Anderson.

Mrs. Pardue is survived by her daughter, Barbara Wheeler and her husband, Scott, of Statesville; two granddaughters, Jennifer Wheeler Jones and husband, Jarvis, of Granite Falls and Natalie Wheeler Greene and husband, Brian, of Statesville; four great-grandchildren, Garrett Scott Jones and Kassie Elizabeth Jones of Granite Falls, and Claire Elizabeth Greene and Bryson Alexander Greene of Statesville; and one sister, Lula Byrd of North Wilkesboro for whom she has been the loving care-giver for many years; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Ella Mae Anderson, Roxie Anderson, Herbert Transou, Etta Pardue, Ruth Church, J. W. and Nancy Pardue, R. C. and Mary Ann Pardue, Luther and Imogene Pardue, Ernest and Brenda Pardue; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 13, at Little Elkin Baptist Church with the Rev. Gwyn Anderson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers were Tim Pardue, Johnny Pardue, Richard Pardue, Jeff Atwell, Willie Pardue, Buddy Mullis, Jarvis Jones, and Brian Greene. Honorary pallbearers were Alton Pardue and Ray Dimmittee.

Memorials may be made to the building fund of Little Elkin Baptist Church, 1161 Little Elkin Church Road, Ronda, N.C. 28670.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Flora's church family at Little Elkin Baptist Church and their pastor, the Rev. Gwyn Anderson, for their support and special care over the last 15 months; to the staff of Villages of Wilkes who have cared for and loved Flora during the last six months; to her sister-in-law, Ruth Church, who has lovingly sat by her side over the last few weeks; to Ernest and Brenda Pardue and Jim and Edith Hemric who have supported her in so many ways over the past 15 years; and to all her family and friends for their visits, calls, cards, and other acts of kindness.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in North Wilkesboro were in charge of the arrangements.