Rebecca F. Watson

Rebecca married Landon Estep on 8 Dec 1875 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Landon (son of Aaron Estep and Rebecca Laws) was born about 1855 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died after 1901 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Etta T. Trivette about 1905 in North Carolina, , , . Etta (daughter of Samuel Trivette and Martha Trivette) was born on 5 Jan 1879 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 24 Nov 1926 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Trivett Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Ora Trivette about 1925 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Ora (daughter of James Millard Trivette and Lillie McGuire) was born on 4 Nov 1899 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 18 Jan 1996 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Alice Rebecca Stout on 30 Oct 1903 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Alice (daughter of David Carter Stout and Elizabeth Harmon) was born in Mar 1881 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 16 Oct 1918 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Matilda married Joseph S. "Joe" Guy about 1901 in North Carolina, , , . Joseph (son of Landon Carter Guy and Daisy Harris) was born about 1879; died on 11 Aug 1958 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Zora Bell Church on 7 Jan 1913 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Zora (daughter of John Russell Church and Martha Cook) was born on 18 Jun 1895 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 25 Nov 1981 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mottern Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Raymond married Beulah Inez McGuire about 1920 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Beulah (daughter of Leander Webster McGuire and Nancy Louisa Trivette) was born on 17 Nov 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 23 Nov 1947 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Colonel married Aubrey Guy about 1922 in North Carolina, , , . Aubrey (daughter of Calvin Avery Guy and Creasy Mitchell) was born on 17 Nov 1903 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 25 Apr 1953 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa married Geter Greene about 1930 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Geter (son of Jacob Lee Greene and Polly Lunsford) was born on 9 Feb 1908 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 11 Jul 1969 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marie married Charles Spurgeon Mitchell about 1952. Charles (son of George Mitchell and Mary Jones) was born on 31 Aug 1913 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 17 Dec 1978 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gladys "Gerry" Stout, 74, of Butler (Poga Community), passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017, at her residence. Gerry was born in Avery County, N.C., to the late William and Ora Trivette Estep. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mattison E. Stout; one son, David T. Stout; and several brothers and sisters.
Gerry was a homemaker and a member of Stout Hill Church of Christ. She loved to cook, bake and decorate cakes, gardening and spending time with her family.
Those left to cherish her memory include her three sons, Michael Stout and wife Melinda, of Michigan, Greg Stout and wife Karen, of the Poga Community of Butler, and Mattison "Scooter" Stout and fiancée Sarah Gentry, of Butler; two daughters, Sharon Stout and Claude Banner, of Butler, and Tammie Ferguson and husband Kevin, of Butler; 11 grandchildren, Kimberly Anderson and husband Michael, Mikey Stout, Robert Stout, Sarah Poss and husband Justin, Kaylee Stout, Josh Stout, Savannah Stout, Alexis Christian, Rusty Christian, Natasha Schoffner and Aislinn Ferguson; two great-grandchildren, Michael Anderson Jr. and her special great-grandson, Jace Stout; one brother, Ronald Estep and wife Roberta, of New York; and several nieces and nephews.
A service to honor and celebrate the life of Gladys "Gerry" Stout will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 28, at Stout Hill Church of Christ with Mr. Donnie Cable, minister, officiating. Music will be provided by the church choir. The family will receive friends at the church anytime on Friday, January 27, or at the residence at anytime. The graveside service will follow in the Stout Hill Cemetery, Butler (Poga Community). Active pallbearers will be Jessie Cable, Ellis Cable, Dale Cable, Lloyd Cable, Gary Cable and Brad Dugger. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Jacobs, J.P. "Junior" Clawson, Josh Stout and Robert Stout.

Gladys married Mattison Elwood Stout about 1953 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mattison (son of David Washington Stout and Ida Fay Andes) was born on 19 Mar 1932 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 14 Feb 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stout Hill Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Thomas "Joe" Estep, age 62, formerly of Hudson, NC, passed away Monday, March 26, 2007 in Camelot Manor Nursing Facility, Granite Falls, NC following an extended illness. He was a native of Avery County, NC and a son of the late Will and Ora Trivette Estep. Mr. Estep had attended Beech Mountain Baptist Church. He was formerly employed in furniture manufacturing. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Rosie Greene, Marie Mitchell and Margaret Estep and one brother, William Creed Estep. Survivors are his wife, Shirley Ollis Estep, Hudson, NC, one daughter, Kimberly Estep, Lenoir, NC, one grandson, Christopher Estep, one granddaughter, Katie Carty, both of Lenoir, NC, four sisters and one brother-in-law, Jean and Herman Guy, Hudson, NC, Gerry Stout, Butler, TN, Ruth Ollinger, Johnson City, TN, Anna Lee Driscoll, Manchester, MI, and three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Ronald and Roberta Estep, Barker, NY, Jim and Denise Estep ,KY. And Barney Trivette, Johnson City, Several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service for Mr. Estep will be conducted on Saturday, March 31, 2007 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Mr. Dean Estep, Minister, officiating. Interment will follow in McGuire Cemetery, Elk Park, NC. Active pallbearers will be chosen from Family and friends. The Family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 12:00 - 2:00 PM Saturday, prior to the service. Friends may also call at the home of his sister, Gerry Stout, 405 Poga Rd., Butler, TN

Finley married Addie M. Stines about 1937 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Addie (daughter of Charlie Columbus Stines and Margaret Ida Brown) was born on 6 May 1918 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 30 Aug 2003 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Stines Family Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harvey married Ruth Stines about 1945 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Ruth (daughter of Charlie Columbus Stines and Margaret Ida Brown) was born on 29 Dec 1929 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 24 Jan 2020 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Lucy Green about 1923 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Lucy was born on 1 Jul 1905 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 16 Apr 1979; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beulah married Dayton Ernest Harmon about 1925 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Dayton (son of John Harmon and Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Greene) was born on 22 May 1902 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Oct 1995 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in John Harmon Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married George M. Brown about 1925 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . George was born on 27 May 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 22 Nov 1985 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Creek Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gurney married Ruby Harmon about 1934. Ruby (daughter of Virgil Kinzy Harmon and Minnie Isabell Stout) was born on 28 Apr 1919 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died on 14 Jun 1978 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eula married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married James H. Hickman on 4 Jun 1948 in , Washington County, Tennessee, . James was born on 25 Mar 1925 in , Hawkins County, Tennessee, ; died on 18 Jun 1922 in , Lenawee County, Michigan, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Len Rex Estep, 69, 1775 Highway 91, Elizabethton, died Tuesday, December 19, 2000, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
Mr. Estep was a native of Avery County, N.C., and a son of the late John Mal and Zora Church Estep. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Estep, and a daughter, Sue Solomon.
Mr. Estep was a former employee of Tri-State Container. He had lived in Detroit, Mich., for a number of years and retired from West-Vaco Container in Detroit. He returned to Elizabethton four months ago. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Anna Estep, Elizabethton; two daughters, Sandra Bates and Peggy Comacho, both of Detroit, Mich.; two brothers, Raymond Estep, Elizabethton, and Gurney Estep, Tipton, Mich.; and two sisters, Pat Patterson and Betty Jo Ketchem, both of Elizabethton. Ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive.
Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

ESTEP -- Funeral services for Len Rex Estep, 69, 1775 Highway 91, Elizabethton, who died Tuesday, December 19, 2000, will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 21, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Chapman officiating. Graveside services and interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 22, in the Ensor Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Friday, will be Mike Johnson, Bill Tester, Basil Blackburn, Allen Blevins, William McHone and Chad Blackburn.

Family/Spouse: Ruth Oliver. Ruth was born about 1936 in , Carter County, Tennessee, ; died before 2000 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Presnell about 1944 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . was born on 6 Nov 1906 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 31 Jan 1991 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Presnell Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leander married Mary Cathryn "Cat" Thompson on 6 Mar 1947 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Mary (daughter of Omer Thompson and Sammie B. (Thompson)) was born about 1928 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 22 Feb 2018 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Daniels Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Melba Estep Julian, age 80, of Hampton suddenly went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was a native of Avery County, NC, but made her home in Carter County. Mrs. Julian was the daughter of the late Conley Ray and Beulah McGuire Estep. She attended Hampton Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Hazel Presnell, her brothers, Bud Estep and Conley Ray Jr .Estep, and her step-mother, Bertie Estep.

Survivors include her husband, Norman M. Julian; two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Dan Akers and Norma Sue and Melvin Gwyn; one son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Teresa Julian, all of Hampton; two granddaughters, Amanda Giles and her husband, Jesse K. of Knoxville; Autumn Julian of Hampton; a great-granddaughter, Charlotte Clara Giles, Knoxville; a sister and brother-in-law, Shelby Jean and Robert Oaks; Newland; best friend, Hazel Davis and a special cousin, Bernice Mitchell. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Mrs. Julian was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her family. She enjoyed gardening and working with flowers. Mrs. Julian was also active in the church and enjoyed helping with the children's programs. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

The funeral service for Mrs. Julian will be conducted on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton with Mr. Dwayne Calhoun officiating. Music will be under the direction of Anna Hurley and Greg Odom. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday prior to the service and at the home at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Robert Oaks, Bobby Silver, Melvin Gwyn, Dan Akers, Jesse K, Giles, Greg Giles and Philip Giles. Honorary pallbearers will be Dee Mitchell, Tony Slagle, Jordan Silver, Howard Julian and Richard Birchfield.

Melba married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Shelby Jean Oaks, age 78, passed away Monday, January 15, at Franklin Woods hospital.

She was born on August 18, 1939, in Avery County, North Carolina to Conley and Beulah McGuire Estep.

Shelby lived most of her life in Avery County and was a beloved friend to all being fortunate enough to have known her. She was an outstanding basketball player while attending Cranberry High School in the late 1950's, and married her grade school sweetheart, Charlie Robert Oaks in 1957.

Shelby was brought up in a time when folks worked hard, and carried that same ethic throughout her lifetime, helping raise her niece and care for her father after her mother died when she was just 7 years old. She belonged to the Newland First Baptist Church for many years before transferring her membership to Crossnore Baptist Church. She was always ready to aid friend and stranger alike.

She worked for GF Co. and Grandfather Golf and Country Club for 47 years in several management positions, and was well known for her beautiful flower and landscape designs throughout the resort. Shelby was a truly rare individual, and will be deeply missed.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, are a brother, Landon Lee "Bud" Estep, sisters, Hazel Estep Presnell, Melba Estep Julian, and her step-mother Bertie Pitts Estep.

Shelby is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charlie Robert, who will not be attending the services due to extenuating health issues; one daughter: Deborah Oaks Silver; son-in-law: Bobby Silver; granddaughter: Sommer Trivette; grandson: Jordan Silver; great granddaughter: Tatum Cooke, brother-in-law: Norman Julian; sister-in-law: Mary Catherine Estep, Marilyn Oaks Hughes, Patty Oaks Oxendine; niece: Betty Estep and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins, all loving her dearly. Her co-workers Paulette Hartley and Kathy Harris held a special place in her heart, and will not be forgotten by the family.

Funeral services for Shelby Jean Oaks will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Rev. Jesse Giles officiating. Interment will follow in the Guinn Cemetery.

Shelby married Charles Robert Oaks on 27 Jul 1957 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Charles (son of Charles Oaks, Sr. and Dorothy Guinn) was born on 17 Mar 1939 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 21 Jun 2018 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Mollie Guin Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Betty Jean Estep, age 73, of Elk Park, NC passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018, at her residence.

She was born on March 4, 1945, in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Conley Estep and the late Hazel Estep.

Betty Jean worked for many years at IRC, Shadowline and Grandfather Golf and Country Club. She was a very special mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who cared for others more than herself.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two Aunts: Shelby Jean Oaks, Melba Julian; Four half Brothers: Bill Mottern, Freddy Mottern, Kenny Presnell, Benny Presnell; Step Mother: Bertie Estep.

Betty Jean leaves behind to cherish her memory her Husband of 55 years, Pat Estep of Beech Mountain, NC; Son: Daryl Estep of Beech Mountain, NC; Daughter: Diane Estep of Mountain City, Tenn., Son: Michael (Sherry) Estep of Fall Creek, NC; Daughter: Michele (Derick) Turbyfill of Sugar Grove, NC; Daughter: Rebecca Pukansky of Vilas, NC; Brother: Keith Presnell of Sugar Grove, NC; Brother: Bobby (Patti) Presnell of Vilas, NC; 13 grandchildren. five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Graveside services will follow on Monday morning at 11 a.m. in the Stines Cemetery on Buckeye Road on Old Beech Mountain.

Betty married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ben Allen Greene, age 74, of Stoney Hollow Road, Elk Park, passed away Thursday afternoon, Nov. 21, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn.

Ben was born Sept. 1, 1945, in Avery County, a son of the late Geter and Rosa Estep Greene. He was a self-employed carpenter and a member of Flat Springs Baptist Church. He loved his Lord and Savior and he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially the biggest blessing of his life, his great-grandchildren. He also had many friends too numerous to mention.

He is survived by his Wife: Jackie Greene of the home; one Daughter: Angela Abrams and husband Stephen of Kitty Hawk, NC; one Son: Brandon Lambert of Atlanta, Ga.; two Granddaughters, whom he raised: Ashley Bunten and husband Josh and Sarah Isaacs, all of Elk Park; one Son-in-law: Chad Isaacs of Vilas; three Grandsons: Nicholas Dugger of Butler, Tenn., Benjamin Abrams, and Dylan Abrams, both of Kitty Hawk; four Great-granddaughters: Harley Potter, Jada Mae Isaacs, Kimberly Bunten, and Adeline Bunten; two Great-grandsons: Landon Bunten and Titus Isaacs; three Sisters: Ruth Harmon and husband Ken of Sugar Grove, and Blanche Williams of Butler, Tenn., Kay Ward and husband Dennis of Elk Park; one Sister-in-law: Joyce Dugger of Butler, Tenn.; one Brother-in-law: Elbert Ward of Elk Park; one Son-in-law: Barry Oliver of Sugar Grove and one Uncle, Ronald Estep of Buffalo, NY.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one beloved Daughter: Kimberly Greene Oliver; a Brother and Sister-in-law: Reed Greene and his wife Edith; a Sister: Sally Ward; two Brothers-in-law: James Williams and Edward Lambert, and a Niece: Deanna Hicks.

Funeral services for Ben Allen Greene were conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. The body lay in state at the chapel, from 10 to 11 a.m. Officiating was Pastor Derrick Wilson and Pastor Dean Estep. Burial followed in the Abe Trivette Cemetery in Butler, Tenn.

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Gregory Lynn Stout, 55, of the Poga Community of Butler, Tenn., passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at his residence. Gregory was born June 9, 1963 in Carter County, Tenn., to the late Mattison Elwood Stout and Gladys Estep Stout. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, David Stout.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Karen Stout, of Michigan; his daughter, Savannah Stout; a brother, Michael Stout, of Michigan; two sisters, Sharon Stout and Tammie Stout, both of Butler, Tenn.; and five stepchildren.

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Mrs. Diann Estep Hicks, 65, of Buckeye Road, Elk Park, N.C., died Friday afternoon, Sept. 3, 2004, at her home.

She was born Feb. 2, 1939 in Avery County, a daughter of Finley and Addie Stines Estep. Mrs. Hicks was a member of the Beech Mountain Regular Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, Curtis Hicks and his wife, Doris, of the home; one granddaughter, Heather Ann Hicks of Elk Park; one grandson, John Younce and wife, Davina, of Mountain City, Tenn.; one great-granddaughter, Deanna Marie Younce of Mountain City; two sisters, Blanche Clark and husband, Joe, of Hudson, N.C., and Beverly Nakash of Lynnwood, Wash.; two brothers, Pat Estep and wife, Betty, and Captain Estep and wife, Carrie, all of Elk Park.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Hicks; one brother, Chester Estep; and her parents, Finley and Addie Stines Estep.

Services were conducted Sunday evening at 8 p.m. at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Eric Cornett. The family received friends Sunday evening from 7-8 p.m., at the chapel.

At other times, the family will be at the home of her son, Curtis Hicks, 719 Buckeye Road in Elk Park.

Graveside services will be conducted Monday morning at11 oâ?™clock at the Beech Mountain Regular Baptist Church Cemetery in Elk Park.

Austin & Barnes Funeral Home is serving the Hicks family.

Diane married Charlie Hicks about 1959 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Charlie (son of Barnie Hicks and Della Fair "Dellie" Hicks) was born on 13 May 1931 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 28 May 1991 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Old Beech Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On October 23, 2022, Terry Len Estep, 69, walked into the arms of Jesus. He was the son of the late Rex and Ruth Oliver Estep and was born in Carter County on February 15, 1953. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Jonathan Estep; a sister, Sue Soloman; his precious “Aunt Ruby” Oliver in 2021 and his beloved black lab “Sarah” who he lost in January 2022.

Terry was a 1971 graduate of Unaka High School and was the former owner and mechanic of Milligan Auto Care. He was a member of Dungan Chapel Baptist Church.

Terry enjoyed cooking and made a great meatloaf and the best mashed potatoes. He loved spending time with his family, listening to Elvis and watching the leaves turn in the fall. Christmas was his favorite time of year – the more lights the better! Even his deer heads has Christmas hats. He loved collecting santas.

Those left to cherish his many memories include his wife of forty-four years, Anna Tester Estep; his children, Lora Hensley (Keith) of Johnson City; Travis Estep (Teina) Jonesborough; and Timothy Estep of the home; his grandchildren, Nikki Hyatt, Mitchell Hyatt, Slagle Shell, Tyler Estep, Thaddeus Estep, Thatcher Estep, Trentin Estep, Chasity Davis and Alexis Davis; two great-grandson’s, Michael and Carson; two sisters, Peggy Estep and Sandra Estep, father-in-law Bill Tester; mother-in-law, Carolyn Tester; sister and brother-in-law, Lynn Tester and Don Miller; a brother-in-law, Tommy Tester, former sister-in-law, Robin Brunner; special uncle and aunt-in-law, Allen and Dianna Blevins; special “nieces”, Amy Oliver and Libby Oliver Johnson (Jimmy) and “Papaw Terry” to Eli Johnson and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A graveside service to honor Terry’s life will be conducted at 1:00 PM Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Ensor Cemetery with Doug Rasnick officiating. Active pallbearers will be Nikki, Mitchell, Slagle, Tyler, Thaddeus, Don Miller and Tommy Tester. Honorary pallbearers are Thatcher, Trentin, Bill Tester, Allen Blevins, Mike Johnson, Michael and Lane Sparks and Jake Fagan.

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Keith Conley Presnell, age 69, of Andy Hicks Road, Banner Elk, passed away Monday morning, February 24, 2020, at his home.

Keith was born June 15, 1950, in Watauga County, a son of the late Henry Clay Presnell and Hazel Estep Presnell. He was the retired owner/operator of K&G Automotive Repair.

He is survived by his significant other: Melinda Presnell of the home; two Sons: Gary W. Presnell and wife Melissa of Banner Elk, and Terry Presnell and wife Christina of Myrtle Beach, SC; four Grandsons: Justin Presnell, Austin Presnell, Ryan Presnell and Dustin Presnell, all of Banner Elk; three Great-grandsons: Landon Presnell, Aiden Harris, and Westen Presnell; one Great-granddaughter: Aleeah Presnell; five Sisters: Rilda Everhart and husband Mike of Greensboro, Beulah Clawson and husband Troy, Patty Clawson and husband Raymond, Sue Johnson and husband Allen, and Louisa Clawson and husband Allen, all of Elk Park; two Brothers: Bobby Presnell and wife Pat of Vilas, and Billy Presnell and wife Glenda of Greensboro; and a Brother-in-law: Pat Estep of Old Beech Mountain.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three Sisters: Mary Presnell, Ida Presnell, and Betty Estep; and five Brothers: Gurney, Calloway, Ransom, Kenney, and Benny Presnell.

Funeral services for Keith Conley Presnell were conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, March 1, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. The body lay in state at the chapel from 1 to 2 p.m. Officiating was Rev. Charlie Martin, Gary Presnell, and Austin Presnell. Burial followed in the Presnell Cemetery