Opal Irene Mills1,2,3

F, b. July 24, 1929, d. April 18, 2015
FatherJoseph Franklin "Joe" Mills1,2,4,5,6,7 b. October 6, 1902, d. October 7, 1965
MotherOdessa Cathron "Dessie" Boles1,2,4,5,6,7 b. January 28, 1904, d. July 25, 1992
     Opal Irene Mills Our sweet mother, Opal Mills Lynch Bowman, age 85, of Pilot Mountain, NC, went to be with her Lord on April 18, 2015 at her home. She was born on July 24, 1929 in Patrick County, VA to the late Joseph Mills and Odessa Boles Mills. Opal took pride in her job as an aid on a handicap school bus and retired from Surry Industries. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed growing beautiful flowers. Mrs. Bowman leaves a legacy through her son, James Ronnie Lynch and wife, Vicky; her daughter, Linda Lynch Chilton and husband, Larry; three step-children, Ruby Hill and husband, Herbert, Mary Ellen Corn, and Mac Bowman and wife, Shirley; two daughter-in-laws, Libby Lynch and Robin Lynch; ten grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and a special “Sissy”, Magalene Hiatt. Opal also leaves behind her faithful feline companion, Tom. In 1946 she married Eugene Lynch, who passed away in 1975. Later she married Harden Bowman, who predeceased her. In addition, she was predeceased by her parents; a son, Delmo Eugene Lynch; a brother, John F. Mills; two sisters, Virginia Flippin and Barbara Gwyn; and two grandchildren, Noel Chilton and Eddie Dale Lynch. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Cox-Needham Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M. with Elder Lacy Gates and Elder J.H. Keaton officiating. Interment will follow at Brims Grove Baptist Church. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to Opal’s three caregivers, Betty Stevens, Lisa Stevens, and Mary Jo Reynolds; and Kim with Mountain Valley Hospice and Palliative Care.6 Her married name was Bowman.1 She was buried at Brims Grove Cemetery, 3509 NC 268 Highway, Brims Grove, Stokes Co., North Carolina.8 She married William Harden Bowman.1,4,6,9 Opal Irene Mills was born on July 24, 1929 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.3,6,8 As of December 1, 1946,her married name was Lynch.1 She married Eugene Millard Lynch on December 1, 1946.1,6,10 Opal Irene Mills died on April 18, 2015 at Pilot Mountain, Surry Co., North Carolina, at age 85.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 9, District 3, Dan River, Patrick Co., Virginia2
1940Dwelling 129, District 71-3, Dan River, Patrick Co., Virginia5

Family 1

William Harden Bowman b. November 15, 1921, d. October 26, 2011
Marriage*Opal Irene Mills married William Harden Bowman.1,4,6,9 

Family 2

Eugene Millard Lynch b. May 12, 1928, d. September 25, 1975
Marriage*Opal Irene Mills married Eugene Millard Lynch on December 1, 1946.1,6,10 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  4. [S2634] Mt. Airy News, The, From the Edna Virginia Mills Flippin obituary in the Jul 3, 2010 edition.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3702] Cox-Needham Funeral Home, online http://www.coxneedham.com, From the Opal Mills Lynch Bowman obituary.
  7. [S5862] Stuart Enterprise, From the John Fletcher Mills obituary in the Apr 16, 2003 edition.
  8. [S11237] Brims Grove Cemetery, Stokes Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  9. [S3456] Moody Funeral Services, online www.moodyfuneralservices.com, From the W. Harden Bowman obituary.
  10. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  11. [S11238] Howell Funeral Services & Crematory, online unknown url, From the Delmo Eugene Lynch obituary.

Eugene Millard Lynch1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 12, 1928, d. September 25, 1975
     Eugene Millard Lynch was buried at Brims Grove Cemetery, 3509 NC 268 Highway, Brims Grove, Stokes Co., North Carolina.3,4 His Social Security Number was 245-38-0003.6 He was born on May 12, 1928 at Stokes Co., North Carolina.3,4,6 He married Opal Irene Mills, daughter of Joseph Franklin "Joe" Mills and Odessa Cathron "Dessie" Boles, on December 1, 1946.1,2,4 Eugene Millard Lynch died on September 25, 1975 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 47.3,4

Family

Opal Irene Mills b. July 24, 1929, d. April 18, 2015
Marriage*He married Opal Irene Mills, daughter of Joseph Franklin "Joe" Mills and Odessa Cathron "Dessie" Boles, on December 1, 1946.1,2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S3702] Cox-Needham Funeral Home, online http://www.coxneedham.com, From the Opal Mills Lynch Bowman obituary.
  3. [S11237] Brims Grove Cemetery, Stokes Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  5. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S11238] Howell Funeral Services & Crematory, online unknown url, From the Delmo Eugene Lynch obituary.

Larry Cline Chilton1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 21, 1948, d. July 30, 2017
     Larry Cline Chilton Larry Cline Chilton, age 68, of Surry County, NC, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017, at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on August 21, 1948, in Surry County, NC to the late Dewey Elbert Chilton and Bertha Jessup Chilton. He served his country proudly in the Vietnam War. He retired from the Department of Transportation in 2000 after serving 30 years. He had a passion for gardening and traveling. He was also an avid collector of tractors. He loved his family dearly. He was a proud Papa to his grandchildren. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him, as well as his three fur babies: Lincoln, Lexie, and Fancy. Mr. Chilton is survived by his loving wife, Linda Lynch Chilton; a son, Adam Christian (Lisa) Chilton; a daughter-in-law, Chelle Chilton; three grandchildren: Jordan Chilton, Gabriella Chilton, and Devin Chilton; two brothers: Roland (Imogene) Chilton and Otis (Carole) Chilton; and two sisters, Betty Marsh and Judy (Jimmy) Melton. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Noel Anthony Chilton; two brothers: Paul Chilton and Hollis Chilton; and two sisters: Helen Hunter and Avanel Smith. A funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Cox-Needham Funeral Home at 2 PM with Rev. Gerald Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Brim’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with military rites provided by the Pilot Mountain VFW Post 9436 and Mount Airy VFW Post 2019.6 He was buried at Brims Grove Cemetery, 3509 NC 268 Highway, Brims Grove, Stokes Co., North Carolina.6,7 He was born on August 21, 1948 at Surry Co., North Carolina.4,6,7 He married Linda Opalene Lynch, daughter of Eugene Millard Lynch and Opal Irene Mills, on February 4, 1967 at South Westfield, Surry Co., North Carolina.1,2,3,5,6 Larry Cline Chilton died on July 30, 2017 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 68.6,7

Family

Linda Opalene Lynch
Marriage*He married Linda Opalene Lynch, daughter of Eugene Millard Lynch and Opal Irene Mills, on February 4, 1967 at South Westfield, Surry Co., North Carolina.1,2,3,5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S3702] Cox-Needham Funeral Home, online http://www.coxneedham.com, From the Opal Mills Lynch Bowman obituary.
  3. [S11238] Howell Funeral Services & Crematory, online unknown url, From the Delmo Eugene Lynch obituary.
  4. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  5. [S999] Unknown compiler, North Carolina, Marriage Index, 1741-2004.
  6. [S3702] Cox-Needham Funeral Home, online http://www.coxneedham.com, From the Larry Cline Chilton obituary.
  7. [S11237] Brims Grove Cemetery, Stokes Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  8. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Noel Anthony Chilton obituary in the May 21, 2010 edition.

Noel Anthony Chilton1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 27, 1969, d. May 19, 2010
FatherLarry Cline Chilton1,2,3,5 b. August 21, 1948, d. July 30, 2017
MotherLinda Opalene Lynch1,2,3,5
     Noel Anthony Chilton was buried at Brims Grove Cemetery, 3509 NC 268 Highway, Brims Grove, Stokes Co., North Carolina.4,5 His Social Security Number was 238-47-3965.6 He married Chelle Unknown.3,5 Noel Anthony Chilton was born on August 27, 1969 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.1,4,6,5 He died on May 19, 2010 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 40.4,6,5 He WINSTON-SALEM - Noel Anthony Chilton, 40, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on May 19, 2010. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 27, 1969. Noel graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1987 and obtained an Associate's Degree from Forsyth Technical Community College. He was a County Maintenance Engineer for the North Carolina Department of Transportation, where he was employed for 20 years. Noel was a devoted husband to his wife, Chelle and a loving father to his two children, Jordan and Devin. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and also loved playing with his children. Noel is survived by his parents, Larry and Linda Chilton of Pilot Mountain; his brother, Adam Chilton and wife Lisa and their daughter, Gabby of Winston-Salem; and his grandmother, Opal Bowman and her husband, Hardin Bowman of Stuart, VA. Noel had many more uncles, aunts, cousins, in-laws and other family members that will miss his great sense of humor and willingness to help others. A Funeral Service will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 22, at Hayworth-Miller Rural Hall Chapel, with Pastor Gerald Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Brim's Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Pilot Mountain. on May 21, 2010.5

Family

Chelle Unknown
Marriage*He married Chelle Unknown.3,5 
Children
  • Jordan Chilton5
  • Devin Chilton5

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S3702] Cox-Needham Funeral Home, online http://www.coxneedham.com, From the Opal Mills Lynch Bowman obituary.
  3. [S3702] Cox-Needham Funeral Home, online http://www.coxneedham.com, From the Larry Cline Chilton obituary.
  4. [S11237] Brims Grove Cemetery, Stokes Co., NC, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S1520] Winston-Salem Journal, From the Noel Anthony Chilton obituary in the May 21, 2010 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Delmo Eugene Lynch1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 18, 1947, d. May 13, 2002
FatherEugene Millard Lynch1,2,3 b. May 12, 1928, d. September 25, 1975
MotherOpal Irene Mills1,2,3 b. July 24, 1929, d. April 18, 2015
     Delmo Eugene Lynch PINNACLE, NC - Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by those moments that take your breath away. Mr. Delmo Eugene Lynch, 54, of Bud Tilley Road died early Monday morning, May 13, 2002, at Stokes-Reynolds Memorial Hospital in Danbury. He was born Oct. 18, 1947, in Patrick County, Va., to Millard Eugene and Opal Mills Lynch. Mr. Lynch was a self-employed diesel mechanic. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth "Libby" Lynch of the home; special daughters, Kelsee Elizabeth and Alexandria "Ali" Lynch of the home; daughters and sons-in-law, Joy L. and Michael A. Simpson of Pinnacle and Jenni E. and Neil E. Clement of White Plains; a son and daughter, Eric T. and Tanya B. Lynch of King; five grandchildren, Justin Pyrtle, Codie Clement, Jackson Simpson, Mackinley Simpson and Phoenix Lynch; his mother and stepfather, Opal L. and Harden Bowman of Stuart, Va; a sister and brother-in-law, Linda L. and Larry C. Chilton of Pilot Mountain; a brother, Ronnie Lynch of Pinnacle; most beloved brothers, Bill "Wild Bill" Jones and Harry W. Armstrong; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Lynch was preceded in death by his father, M. Eugene Lynch; and a son, Eddie Dale Lynch.3 His Social Security Number was 237-80-6359.7 He married Elizabeth Kaye "Libby" Tickle.1,8 Delmo Eugene Lynch was born on October 18, 1947 at Stuart, Patrick Co., Virginia.3,4,7,6,5 He died on May 13, 2002 at Danbury, Stokes Co., North Carolina, at age 54.3,4,7

Family

Elizabeth Kaye "Libby" Tickle b. June 21, 1950, d. September 5, 2020
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Kaye "Libby" Tickle.1,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  2. [S3702] Cox-Needham Funeral Home, online http://www.coxneedham.com, From the Opal Mills Lynch Bowman obituary.
  3. [S11238] Howell Funeral Services & Crematory, online unknown url, From the Delmo Eugene Lynch obituary.
  4. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3456] Moody Funeral Services, online www.moodyfuneralservices.com, From the Elizabeth Kaye Lynch obituary.
  9. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  10. [S6071] Red Bank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  11. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Elizabeth Kaye "Libby" Tickle1,2

F, b. June 21, 1950, d. September 5, 2020
     Elizabeth Kaye "Libby" Tickle Elizabeth Kaye Lynch born June 21, 1950, died September 5, 2020. Libby as she was known to everyone passed away peacefully at her home, Libby held many many degrees which she obtained at numerous institutions Surry Community College where she graduated Valedictorian, Gardner Webb University and Winston Salem State University where she graduated both with honors. She enjoyed a wonderful career as a social worker for Hospice. She was a great inspiration to so many that had the pleasure of knowing her, Libby was a one of a kind full of spunk and so much fight which she used until the end fighter her cancer. Her wit was contagious she made everyone laugh and smile, her love was boundless for those she cared for she would give her last dime to make them happy. This world was a much happier place with her in it. Heaven rejoices with her coming. She will be forever remembered by her children. Her son Eric Lynch of Pilot Mtn. Two daughters and one son in law Joy and Randy Handy of Mount Airy Jennifer (Jeni) Clement of Mount Airy Grandchildren Justin Pyrtle, Kelsee Lynch, Ali Lynch, Codie Clement, Jackson and wife Elizabeth Simpson, Mackinley Simpson and Keyghun Simpson Great grandchildren Harley, Oshie, Tanner, JJ, Emmi, And a loyal companion that followed her everywhere Charlie her precious Pekingese who died only days before her, She had a very special sister not by blood but by love Joyce Phillips, Libby was preceded in death by her husband Delmo Lynch and one infant son Eddie Dale Lynch She will forever be in our hearts she loved to say a prayer so here it is one last time in your honor Momma, WE LOVE OUR BREAD WE LOVE OUR BUTTER BUT MOST OF ALL WE LOVE EACH OTHER high five high five back side ... We love you Momma !!!1 Her married name was Lynch.3 She married Delmo Eugene Lynch, son of Eugene Millard Lynch and Opal Irene Mills.3,1 Elizabeth Kaye "Libby" Tickle was born on June 21, 1950.1 She died on September 5, 2020 at North Carolina at age 70.1

Family

Delmo Eugene Lynch b. October 18, 1947, d. May 13, 2002
Marriage*She married Delmo Eugene Lynch, son of Eugene Millard Lynch and Opal Irene Mills.3,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3456] Moody Funeral Services, online www.moodyfuneralservices.com, From the Elizabeth Kaye Lynch obituary.
  2. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  3. [S599] Sr. Robert Somerville Radford Yates, A History of John Yeardley Yates of Pittsylvania and Patrick Counties, Virginia.
  4. [S11238] Howell Funeral Services & Crematory, online unknown url, From the Delmo Eugene Lynch obituary.
  5. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976.
  6. [S6071] Red Bank Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, Patrick Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/