Funeral service for Martin Lee Perkins, 77, of Rt. 1, Warrensville, who passed away Sunday morning at Ashe Memorial Hospital, was held at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday at Ashe Lawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. Vernon Luttrell and Rev. Kyle Blackburn officiated and interment followed in Ashe Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Perkins was born in Maine on September 9, 1898 and was a retired minister.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha H. Perkins of the home; 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Thelma Woods of Lansing, N. C.; 1 son, Gerald Perkins of Melbourne, Fla.; 3 step-sons, Larry Snyder, Rockledge, Fla., Blame Ham, Forest Hill, Md., Garvey Wyatt, Warrensville, N. C.; 1 sister, Mrs. Dorcas Cyr of Dixmont, Maine.
Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren, and 6 step-great-grandchildren. Bro. Perkins was also a faithful attender of the Sugar Tree Separate Baptist Church.
Willie Bane Emerson, 71, of Mouth of Wilson, Va., passed away Friday, March 11, 1977 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem. Mr. Emerson was a member of Wolf Knob Separate Baptist Church. Rev. Rex Hall, Rev. Bud Pugh and Rev. Carl Haga officiated at the burial in Haw-Orchard Cemetery.
Mr. Emerson was born in Ashe county August 20, 1905 to Larry and Laura Duvall Emerson.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Charmie Osborne Emerson, of the home; 4 daughters, Mrs. Stella Sheets, of Chilhowie, Va., Mrs. Maxine Fiorentino, of Honey Brook, Pa., Mrs. Janet Thomas and Mrs. Lenna Carter, both of Marion, Va.; 5 sons, Raymond, of Avondale, Pa., James, of Kennett Square, Pa., Bruce, of Abington, Va., Larry and Ralph, of Marion, Va.; 4 sisters, Mrs. John Brooks and Mrs. Byarm Spencer, both of Avondale, Pa., Mrs. Staley Pennington, of Chuhowie, Va., Mrs. Chester Testerman, of Grassy Creek; 2 brothers, Roe Emerson and Joe Emerson, both of Grassy Creek; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Gordon Lester Tedder was born Sept. 9, 1915 and departed this life Aug. 3, 1977. Making his stay on earth sixty-one years, ten months and twenty-five days. He was a member of Bethel Seperate Eaptist Church, and was a faithful member until death. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Powers Tedder, and one daughter, JoAnn Hurley. He was a loving husband and father and he is greatly missed. But we know our loss is his eternal gain, and we'll meet him in Heaven where we'll never part any more.
Written by Georgia Tedder
JoAnn Hurley
Sister Mamie Eller Church was born June 7, 1902 and departed this life on June 6,1978. Making
her stay on earth 75 years, 11 months and 30 days.
She was married to Dewey Church on March 16,1942. She :eaves her husband, one daughter,
Georgie Lea Poe; four grandchildren, two sisters, Hattie Roten and Arie Mitchel; three brothers,
Frank, Wiley and Sidney Eller. Also two step children, Dennis Church, Hazel Eldreth and nine
step grand-children together with a host of friends and relatives to mourn their loss.
She professed faith in Christ and joined Sugar Tree Separate Baptist Church in August 1938 to
which she remained a loyal and faithful member until death.
The quite christian life she lived in her community is a monument to her devotion to Christ and
an inspiration to all that knew her. Although we mourn her loss we feel that the suffering she
endured is finished and she is now enjoying that joy and peace that He has prepared for all that
love and serve Him.
Written By A Friend
1980
1981
Laura Clemingtine Eldreth was born May 10, 1889 and departed this life July 4,1981, making her
stay on earth 92 years 1 month and 24 days.
Her husband John Eldreth preceded her in death. She is survived by 1 sister, Virgie Eldreth,
several nieces and nephews, and many friends and neighbors.
She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Pleasant Home Christian Unity Baptist
Church, to which she remained faithful as long as her health permitted.
Laura was an old fashioned neighbor, well thought of in her community, as you could tell from
the many who came to pay their respects at her death, even after a lengthy illness.
Toiling and suffering are over for this sister in the Lord, but we who remain can rejoice because
of the hope, that sweet rest, and eternal joy, are hers in heaven.
Bro. Earnie Barnes was born August 5, 1926 and met his reward Nov.19, 1980. Making his stay
on earth 53 years, 2 months and 14 days. Bro. Earnie was a faithful member to the Mouth of
Wilson Seperate Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Superintendant and
Treasurer. Such a meek man as Bro. Earnie will be missed in our church and association. We
believe our loss is Heaven's gain.
Larry Woodrow Emerson was born, March 19, 1913 and passed away August 16, 1980. Making
his stay on earth 67 years, 5 months and 28 days He was married to Hattie Waddell Emerson
March 24,1931. To this union was born 2 daughters and 5 sons. One son (Edison) preceded him
in death. Surviving are Virginia Elliott - Grassy Creek, N.C., Bernice Farmer - Marion, Va.,
Buddy Emerson - Whitetop, Va., Stephen Emerson - Jefferson, N.C., Rex Emerson - West
Jefferson, N.C., Mark Emerson - Independence, Va., also are surviving are 4 sisters. Tressie
Brooks, Pearlie Spence both of Avondale, Pa., Hassie Testerman - Grassy Creek, N.C., Ola
Pennington - Chilhowie, Va. One brother, Joe Emerson - Mouth of Wilson, Va. and 5
grandchildren, also a host of other relatives and friends. Roe was a farmer by profession. He was
a hard working man, making a good living for his family and himself. Roe lived from childhood
and throughout his lifetime a quiet, peaceable, honest and good citizen in his community and
loved by all who knew him. In early life he made a profession of faith in Christ, was a charter
member of Wolf Knob Church and helped in forming the Christian Unity Association. He was a
licensed minister for many years and clerk in the Church. He was faithful to the church in
attendance and support. Just before leaving the world, he made the statement, "Don't let the little
church go down". We believe if Roe could speak today he would say as the poet did:
None
None
Sis. Laura EldrethSunset and evening star, and one clear call for me, And may there be no moaning
of the bar, When I put out to Sea, For though from out, our bourne of time and place, the flood
may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot, face to face, when I have crossed the bar.
We look forward to seeing him again, when we receive our call, thus to seperate no more.
