Carrie Jane Goins

Carrie married William Waightstill Avery about 1909 in , , North Carolina, . William was born on 3 Sep 1863 in , Burke County, North Carolina, ; died on 2 Feb 1928 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Joseph Clayton Vance. Joseph (son of Thomas Beauregard Vance and Sarah Cordelia Wiseman) was born about 1904 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 23 Dec 1958 in , Forsyth County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lotus Suzanne Vance on 15 Oct 1936 in , Sullivan County, Tennessee, . Lotus was born on 30 Dec 1912 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 2 Jul 1991 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Lewis McClure Aldridge on 16 Apr 1938 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . Lewis (son of Lewis Patterson Aldridge and Nettie Bell Vance) was born on 30 Dec 1914 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 30 Jul 1999. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gail McNeil of Morganton, NC, passed away on January 12, 2023.

Born in 1934, she lived 88 wonderful years full of laughter and love. Gail was born in Plumtree, NC to the late Joe and Buena Vance and is survived by her dear sister Joan Hughes. In 1957 she married her beloved husband Jiggs (Lawrence), who predeceased her in 2003.

She taught English for 32 years, the last 20 at Freedom High in Morganton, where she was fondly remembered by her students and fellow faculty members.

Memories of Gail are treasured by her surviving nephew and nieces, their spouses and children, Clayton and Christa Brinkley, Cassie Brinkley, Callie Croley, Shirley Gasque and Peggy Tipton. Her grand-nephews and nieces; Ainsley Hammond, Townsend Wells, Avery Brinkley, Cooper Croley, Davis Croley, and especially grand-niece Emma Brinkley, with whom she shared a special bond.

Gail will be remembered for her wit and wisdom and positive impact on others. She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed by those whose lives she touched.

Per Gail's wishes, in lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Suzy Fitzgerald Emergency Shelter for Women and Children of Morganton, NC.

Ethel married Lawrence Edgar McNeil, Jr. on 9 Aug 1957 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . Lawrence (son of Lawrence Edgar McNeil, Sr. and Mayme Silvers) was born on 30 Jul 1934 in , Burke County, North Carolina, ; died about 2003. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William Waightstill Avery, Jr., 79, of U.S. 19-E, the Plumtree community, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at U.N.C. Health Care – Blue Ridge in Morganton.

Born on May 1, 1943 in Avery County, he was son of the late William Waightstill Avery, Sr. and Lotus Vance Avery. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters: Kim Avery, Patsy Vance and Janice Wise, and his brother: Judge Avery.

Waightstill was a member of the Buck Hill Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of both N.C. State University and Lees-McRae College. He was the owner of Avery Farms and loved farming a variety of things each year. Christmas trees were where it all started. His home was always open and he had a giving heart to all. Christ-like love exuded from him through his willingness to serve others. We are a very blessed family to call him "Dad," "Dada," and "Big Waightstill."

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 60 years: Linda Greene Avery of the home; his son: William Waightstill Avery, III and wife, Dawn of Plumtree; his daughters: Anne Avery Foster and husband, Eric of Plumtree and April Avery Ferguson and husband, Chip of Sylva, NC; his sisters: Linda Shumate and husband, Sam of Warrenville, NC and Diane Brooks and husband, Michael of Helena, AL; his grandchildren: Jessica Nelson and husband Steven, Ashley Condrey, Phillip Condrey and wife Monica, Lauren Avery, William Waightstill Avery IV (Graham) and wife Logan, Sawyer Avery and wife Hailey, and Linda Hopson; and his great grandchildren: Avery, Sully, Addy, Wrenn, Emma and Hudson.

Private graveside services and burial were held March 25, 2023 at the Avery Family Cemetery in Plumtree.

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Waightstill Gordon Aldridge, 83, of Ridge, MD passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side.

He was born on October 3, 1939 in Banner Elk, NC to the late Lewie McClure Aldridge, Sr. and Mary Corinna (Avery) Aldridge.

Gordon or better known as Nookie in Carolina, earned his Associate in Arts degree from Lees McRae College in Banner Elk. On November 10, 1966, he eloped to marry the love of his life, Betty Davis Aldridge, in Arlington, VA at the courthouse. Together they celebrated over 54 wonderful years of marriage until her passing on March 2, 2021.

He and his brothers began their automotive career, working side by side with their father at Aldridge Ford. The Ford Dealership was started in 1962. Gordon retired in 2007, when the dealership was sold. The family effort was successful in growing a large, community based, business in Southern Maryland. He and Betty enjoyed spending their winters in Fort Pierce, Florida after he retired. Gordon loved spending time with his family and vacationing in his birthright of North Carolina. He enjoyed getting back to his beloved Family homeplace in Plumtree, NC as often as he could. He loved his time in the mountains with his family. Gordon ran his own motorcycle business in the late 70's, early 80's which he called Aldridge Kawasaki. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He loved listening to music whether being played live or on the radio. He especially loved hearing the guitar being played. He loved all kinds of music. He loved his family more than anything and will be missed.

Gordon is survived by his children: Gina Michele Aldridge (Ralph) of Jacksonville, FL, Kimberly A. Norris (Brian) of Leonardtown, MD and Jason A. Aldridge of Leonardtown, MD his siblings: Lewie Aldridge Jr. (Judy), Paul Joe Aldridge (Pam), and Van Aldridge, all of Lexington Park, MD; grandchildren: Jacqueline Norris, Kateline Readmond, Jonathon Norris and Judge Aldridge; his special great-grandaughter, Adelyn Jane Readmond; and many nieces, nephews and cousins, extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty.