Sarah Osborne

Sarah married Larkin Ashley on 3 Jul 1859 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Larkin (son of William R. Ashley and Mary "Polly" Roten) was born on 5 Apr 1838 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Feb 1915 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Jennie Johnson about 1886 in North Carolina, , , . Jennie (daughter of Barnabas Henderson Johnson and Caroline Graybeal) was born on 14 Feb 1870 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 7 Nov 1950 in Kittatas County, , , Washington; was buried in Laurel Hill Memorial Park, , Kittitas County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elihu married Mandy J. (Ashley) about 1896 in North Carolina, , , . Mandy was born about 1865 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1900 Mitchell County, NC Census
Linville
Household 214
Larkin AshleyDec 1837 63NC NC NC Widower
SarahFeb 1888 12NC NC NC Daughter
MiltonDec 1873 26NC NC NC
BuenaJun 1880 20NC NC NC

1910 Kittitas County, WA Census
Roslyn
Household 161
M. G. Ashley34NC NC NC
Bunny29NC NC NC Md 11 years, 1 child, 0 living

1920 Fremont County, WY Census
District 17
Household 59
Milton Ashley45NC NC NCTie Chopper
Buenie39NC NC NC
Juanita 6OR NC NC

1930 Avery County, NC Census
Linville

Household 75
Steven Grindstaff72NC NC NC
Evaline67NC NC NC
Albert25NC NC NC

Household 76
Bunea Ashley50NC NC NC
Jaunita17OR NC NC

Date and Place of death is from record found on familysearch.org.

Milton married Buena Grindstaff about 1900 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Buena (daughter of Stephen Grindstaff and Evaline Pritchard) was born in Jun 1880 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Mattie (Ashley) about 1902 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Mattie was born about 1886 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Harriett Grindstaff about 1897 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Harriett (daughter of Stephen Grindstaff and Evaline Pritchard) was born on 3 Oct 1880 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 Apr 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Aaron Wesley Isaacs about 1900. Aaron was born about 1878. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Reuben Mack Holtsclaw on 30 Jul 1902 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Reuben was born on 1 Oct 1882 in , , North Carolina, ; died in , , North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Juanita married Merrit Dillard Tolley on 19 Jul 1930 in North Carolina, , , . Merrit (son of Merrit Tolley and Lorena 'Reana' Hicks) was born on 22 Mar 1905 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 7 Jul 1987 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Barnie Hamby about 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Barnie (son of Lawson Hamby and Mary (Hamby)) was born on 16 Jul 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Oct 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Isaacs Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ben married Florence Julian on 8 Apr 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Florence (daughter of John Stanton Julian and Carrie (Julian)) was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — John Ashley, age 91, 1812 Gap Creek Rd., Elizabethton, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007, in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness.

He was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Jim and Harriett Grindstaff Ashley. Mr. Ashley attended True Gospel Baptist Church and was a member of Highpoint Baptist Church. He retired from Gordon's Furniture after ten years of service. Mr. Ashley served with the US Army during World War II.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.

Survivors are his wife, Margie Montgomery Ashley, of the home, one daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Joe Nave, one son, Johnny Ashley, all of Elizabethton; two granddaughters, Tammy Ashley, Elizabethton, Patty Jo Singleton, Roan Mountain; three great-grandchildren, Patricia Singleton, Jacob Singleton and Nico Ashley; and one sister, Annie Potter, Roan Mountain. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Ashley will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 30, in the Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel with Evangelist Dean Presnell officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Friday prior to the service in the chapel. Friends may also call at the residence at anytime.

The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 31, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Everyone is welcome to meet the family at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Montgomery, Champ Montgomery, Dr. Miguel Ossorio, Dr. Jay Mehta and the nursing staff of James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital and Ivy Hall employees.

John married Margie M. Montgomery about 1936. Margie (daughter of James Taylor Montgomery and Martha Viola Harmon) was born on 22 Aug 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Aug 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Horton married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Claude Hamby, age 75, 249 Campbell Hollow Road, Roan Mountain, died at his residence, Wednesday, July 12, 2006, following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Barney and Martha Ashley Hamby. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Claude Hamby was a loving husband, dad, papaw and father-in-law. He was a friend to all that knew him. He will be greatly missed by everyone. He loved gardening and watching wrestling.
Mr. Hamby was of the Baptist faith and a retired employee of the Carter County Highway Department, after twenty-three years.
Survivors include his loving wife of fifty-three years, Lucille Campbell Hamby, of the home;
a loving daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Rev. Jude Hughes, Roan Mountain; loving sons and daughters-in-law: Michael and Brenda Hamby, Frank and Kathy Hamby, Carroll and Peggy Hamby, Richard Hamby and Fiancée Sharon Vargo, Jay and Carol Hamby, Joe and Mary Ann Hamby, all of Roan Mountain, Mark Hamby and girlfriend Renee Buchanan, Newland, NC,
Wayne and Melissa Hamby, Johnson City, Keith and Ann Hamby, Charlie and Beverly Hamby, both of Elizabethton; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Lorene and Bill Conner and Pauline Moore all of Roan Mountain; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Jay and Sarah Hamby, Roan Mountain and Burnette Hamby, Elizabethton. He had twenty-one grandchildren that meant the world to him and six great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 PM, Friday, July 14, 2006, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain, with Rev. Jude Hughes and Rev. Jim Storie officiating.
Music will be provided by Rev. Jude Hughes. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday prior to the service.
The graveside service and interment will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 15th in Isaacs Cemetery, Buck Mountain community, Roan Mountain. Active pallbearers will be Michael Hughes, Jonathan Hughes, B.J. Hughes, Benjie Hughes, James Cardwell and Joey Mavers.
Honorary pallbearers will be the grandchildren. A special thank you to Adventa Hospice of Elizabethton, staff and nurses for all your help through this hard time. Also a thank you to Home Health Care of Elizabethton.

Claude married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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J. L. Hamby, age 68, 539 Teaberry Rd. # 3, Roan Mountain, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 5, 2008 from Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Barney and Martha Ashley Hamby. Mr. Hamby was a welder and enjoyed working on cars. He was of the Christian faith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hamby was preceded in death by his siblings Lester Hamby, Claude Hamby, Bruce Hamby, Pauline Moore, Lula Belle Ashley and Mary Lou Reynolds. Survivors include his wife of forty-seven years Sarah Hamby of the home, children: Regina Hutcheson, Elizabethton, Jay Hamby and wife Teralyn, Dyer, IN, Bill Hamby, Ravenden, AR, Rick Hamby, Hammond, IN, one half-daughter: Lisa Crook and husband Kevin, Madisonville, KY, eight grandchildren, a sister, Lorene Connors and husband Bill, Roan Mountain and a brother, Burnett Hamby and his companion Eve Booth, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The Celebration of Life service for Mr. Hamby will be at 10 a.m. Monday, December 8 at the Tetrick Funeral Home Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain, with Rev. Jude Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in the Isaac Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tyler Hutcheson, Richard Hamby, Carroll Hamby, Jimmy Miller, Rex Gouge, Stevie Vargo and Michael Hamby.

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Burnett Hamby, 75, of Elizabethton, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Roan Mountain, he was a son of the late Barney and Martha Ashley Hamby.
Burnett had lived in Indiana and Arkansas before returning to Carter County. He was a construction worker.
Burnett attended Southside Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his children, Burnett Hamby Jr. and wife Marie Hamby of Elizabethton and Deon Podgorski of Indiana; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Steve Burleson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Ind.

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Mrs. Edna "Louise" Cordell, 86, of Roan Mountain, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Friday, February 9, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she loved all her friends at the Waters of Roan Highlands Nursing Home as much as they all loved her.
A native of Roan Mountain, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Ben and Florence Julian Ashley. Mrs. Cordell was a member of Upper Shell Creek Christian Church. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved playing bingo, gardening and growing flowers, crafts and puzzles.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Marshall T. Cordell; a great-grandson, Kasey Hicks; two brothers, James Ashley and Tommy Ashley; two infant brothers, Bobby Jack Ashley and Billy Joe Ashley; and a dear friend, Ester Lester.
Those left to cherish her memory include a son, Ken Cordell and wife Vivian, Roan Mountain; daughters, Patricia Glenn and husband John, Marion, N.C., Karen Carpenter and husband Charles, Lansing, N.C., Sharon Jackson and husband Steve, Johnson City, and Heather Porch and husband J.R., Foscoe, N.C.; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brothers, J.S. Ashley, Roan Mountain, Gene Ashley, Roan Mountain, Norman Ashley, Elizabethton, Roger Ashley, Roan Mountain, and Chuck Ashley, Roan Mountain; and a brother-in-law, Larry Miller, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Edna "Louise" Cordell will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, February 12, in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. Gerald Holly, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1 until 2 p.m. Monday, prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow the service in the Johnson Roanview Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Bret Hicks, Brody Shell, Luke Cordell, Cory Hicks, Dalton Porch and Chase Benett.

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Linda Pitman, 66, went to her Heavenly home on July 28, 2023 with her husband, Randy, holding her in his arms as she crossed into Heaven.

Linda was born on June 26, 1957 in Avery County to the late Horton and Belva Ollis Holtsclaw. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Anthony Wayne in 1985 and a brother, Lee Holtsclaw in 2014.

She and Randy lived in Avery County for almost 45 years. Linda retired from the Avery County School System in 2021. She loved working around her house and most of all working in her garden and canning her fruits and vegetables. Linda and Randy loved traveling and were able to visit all 48 continental states, which was a dream come true. She made many friends during her lifetime and will always be remembered by the people whose lives she touched.

Left to cherish her memories is her loving husband of what would have been 45 years on August 13, Randy Pitman; sons: Ross (Anna) of Wilmington and Matt (Meredith) of Newland and five grandchildren: Conner, Coleton, Airlie, Cash and Kaia.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2, in Minneapolis Methodist Church. Pastor Jock Ollis, Rev. Dana Williams and Rev. Bryan Griffith will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the service at the church. A private graveside service will be held in the Minneapolis Cemetery.

Linda married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carroll Hamby, 61, of Roan Mountain, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018, at home with family by his side.
He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Hamby, and a son, Brian Wesley Hamby.
Carroll is survived by his mother, Lucile Hamby; his wife, Peggy Whitson Hamby; three sons, Charlie Whitson (Lisa), Greg Whitson (Joey) and Carroll "Doodle" (Christy"); and five grandchildren, Randall, Skylar, Devin, Cody and Brian. He is also survived by nine brothers and one sister, Michael (Cindy), Frank (Kathy), Richard, Mark, Wayne (Melissa), Jay (Linda), Tina Hughes (Jude), Keith (Ann), Charlie (Beverly) and Joe; and many nieces and nephews.
Carroll was a loving, caring husband, dad, brother, uncle and friend. He loved his family gatherings and holidays.
He had just recently retired from Property Management of Sugar Mountain. He loved working on cars, but most of all he loved his family. Hambone you will truly be missed!!
Services for Carroll Hamby will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, at Memorial Funeral Chapel, Elizabethton, Tenn. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., prior to the service. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 13, in the Hamby Family Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Austin, Brian, Alan and Martin Hamby, Doug Davis, David Stevens, Joshua Horney, Tony Malphurs and Chad Street. Honorary pallbearers will be his loving brothers.