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     Hill Gorman Walsh was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina. He married Veora Triplett, daughter of William Cicero Triplett and Susan Jane Foster.¹ Hill Gorman Walsh was born on June 21, 1892 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on February 28, 1975 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 82.¹

     Velcie Kermit Walsh was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He was born on October 26, 1916 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on December 18, 2009 at Edisto Beach, Colleton Co., South Carolina, at age 93.¹

     Alvin L. Walsh Sr. was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.¹ He married Joyce Marie Bailey.² Alvin L. Walsh Sr. was born on August 1, 1922 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ He died on October 4, 2006 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 84.¹ He ALVIN L. WALSH SR., 84, of Huntington passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 4, 2006, in Hospice House of Huntington. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Mr. Walsh was born August 1, 1922, in Bluefield, W.Va., and was a member of Highlawn Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Walsh. He is survived by one son, Alvin Walsh Jr., of Huntington, W.Va; two daughters, Brenda Haworth of Charleston, S.C., and Linda Meadows of Huntington, W.Va; two brothers, Eddie Walsh of Lynchburg, Va., and Velcie Walsh of Charleston, S.C; and five grandchildren. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to: Shelia, Stephanie, Dr. David Daniels, Dr. Dewayne Tackett, the staff at the Hospice House of Huntington, and Cabell Huntington Home Care for all of their care and support. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington. on October 5, 2006.¹

     Joyce Marie Bailey was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia.² Her married name was Walsh.¹ She married Alvin L. Walsh Sr., son of Hill Gorman Walsh and Veora Triplett.¹ Joyce Marie Bailey was born on September 8, 1927 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia.¹ She died on March 6, 2003 at Huntington, Cabell Co., West Virginia, at age 75.¹ She JOYCE MARIE BAILEY WALSH, 75, of Huntington, W.Va., went to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 6, 2003, in St. Mary's Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2003, at Beard Mortuary. She was born September 8, 1927, in Bluefield, W.Va., the daughter of the late Basil J. and Nettie Hartwell Bailey. She was a very strong and loving mother and grandmother. She also was preceded in death by four brothers, Alfred, Woodrow Wilson, Charles T. and Wilford Bailey. She is survived by her husband, Alvin L. Walsh Sr., of Huntington, W.Va; one son, Alvin L. Walsh Jr. of Huntington, W.Va; two daughters, Brenda J. Haworth of Mount Pleasant, S.C., and Linda S. Meadows and her husband William of Huntington. W.Va; five grandchildren, Mark Haworth II, Michael Haworth, Michelle Meadows, Alvie and Lindsey Walsh; two sisters, Evelyn Hayden of Portsmouth, Va., and Betty Hurt of Charleston, S.C; one brother, Bobby Randolph Bailey, and a host of nieces and nephews. The Walsh family would like to extend a special thanks to St. Mary's Medical Center and Hospice of Huntington. on March 8, 2003.¹

     Cartas Hubert Triplett was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born on October 25, 1898 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on November 30, 1955 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 57.¹

     Arlon Artemus Triplett was buried at Mountain Park Cemetery, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.³ He Mr. Arlon Artemus Triplett, age 101, formerly of N. Brook Street, Wilkesboro died Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at Villages of Wilkes Skilled Care. Burial with Masonic rites by Wilkesboro Liberty Lodge #45 will be in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Mr. Triplett was born December 17, 1900 in Wilkes County to William Cicero and Susan Jane Foster Triplett. He was the owner of Triplett Electric and Plumbing Company. Mr. Triplett was a member of Wilkesboro Baptist Church and Wilkesboro Liberty Lodge Number 45. He was active in Republican politics throughout his life. Mr. Triplett was a Wilkesboro commissioner from 1947 to 1957.¹ He was born on December 17, 1900 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on May 29, 2002 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 101.¹

     Alta Bradford Triplett was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Frances Cleo Hamby.^1,2 Alta Bradford Triplett was born on February 7, 1903 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on March 24, 1952 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 49.¹

     Frances Cleo Hamby was buried at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 239 Champion Mount Pleasant Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Triplett.¹ She married Alta Bradford Triplett, son of William Cicero Triplett and Susan Jane Foster.^1,2 Frances Cleo Hamby was born on April 20, 1910 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She died on June 20, 1962 at Lumberton, Robeson Co., North Carolina, at age 52.¹

     Loyd Alton Triplett was buried at Round Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Traphill, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He was born on September 15, 1931 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on June 26, 1988 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 56.¹

     Jerry Lane Triplett Sr. Mr. Jerry Lane Triplett, Sr., age 68, of Wilkesboro died Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held Friday 3:00 PM, October 12, 2012 at Cub Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Sampson and Rev. Homer Greene officiating. The body will be placed in the church at 2:00 PM. Burial with military honors by Post #1142 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard and Masonic Rites by Liberty Lodge #45 will be in Scenic Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday in the church fellowship hall immediately following the graveside services. Mr. Triplett was born April 30, 1944 in Wilkes County to Alta B. and Cleo Hamby Triplett. He graduated from West Wilkes High School in 1962 and Appalachian State University. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After 30 years, he retired from the US Postal Service as a mail carrier. Mr. Triplett was a member of Cub Creek Baptist Church, Masonic Liberty Lodge #45 and the Oasis Shriners. His service with the Masons was as follows: WB Jerry Lane Triplett initiated October 19, 1972 * Passed November 30, 1972 * Raised December 28, 1972, served as Master of Liberty Lodge #45 in 1976 & 1993, served as District Deputy Grand Master 1986 1987 & 1988. He was preceded in death by a son Jerry Triplett, Jr. and one brother, Loyd Alton Triplett. He is survived by: his wife, Carol Shelton Triplett of the home; one son, Russell Triplett and Lee Ann Brown of North Wilkesboro; one grandson, Derek Michael Triplett; two sisters, Juel T. Meyers of North Charleston, SC Clara T. McNeil of Wilkesboro. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Liberty Lodge #45, P O Box 154, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or Cub Creek Baptist Church, P O Box 86, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.¹ He was buried at Scenic Memorial Gardens, 545 Moravian Falls Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He married Carol Shelton.¹ Jerry Lane Triplett Sr. was born on April 30, 1944 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ He died on October 9, 2012 at North Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina, at age 68.¹

     Jerry Lane Triplett Jr. was buried at Scenic Memorial Gardens, 545 Moravian Falls Road, Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., North Carolina.² He was born on April 10, 1970.² He died on July 31, 2004 at age 34.²

     Zera Veonia Triplett was buried at Stony Fork Baptist Church Cemetery (Deep Gap), Deep Gap, Watauga Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Greene.¹ She married Elster Howell Greene Sr.^1,3 Zera Veonia Triplett was born on March 24, 1905 at Wilkes Co., North Carolina.¹ She died on March 16, 1995 at Boone, Watauga Co., North Carolina, at age 89.¹