Thomas A. Love

Notes:

1820 Wilkes County, NC Census

Page 507
John JohnsonMales1(0-10). 1(10-16), 1(45+)
Females1(0-10). 1(10-16), 1(45+)

Page 508
John LoveMales1(0-10), 2(10-16), 1(45+)
Females1(16-26), 1(26-45), 1(45+)

Page 509
Joseph JohnsonMales1(0-10), 1(16-26)
Females1(0-10), 1(16-26)


1830 Wilkes County, NC

Page 385
John Love, SenrMales1(60-70)
Females1(60-70)

William JohnsonMales1(0-5), 1(20-30)
Females2(5-10), 1(20-30), 1(30-40)

No other Johnsons on pages 384-386


Thomas Love not in 1830 nor 1840 Wilkes County, NC Census

Thomas Love not found in 1830 Ashe County, NC Census

1840 Ashe County, NC Census

Thos LoveMales2(5-10), 1(10-15), 1(30-40)
Females2(0-5), 1(20-30)


1850 Watauga County, NC Census

Household 397
Thomas Love46NC
Catharine38NC
William19NC
Wesley17NC
Elizabeth14NC
Sarah10NC
Martha 7NC
Thomas 4NC
John 2NC


1860 Watauga County, NC Census
Laurel Creek
Household 648
Thomas Love55NC
Catharine49NC
Sally20NC
Martha17NC
Thomas14NC
John12NC
Joseph 9NC


1870 Watauga County, NC Census
Laurel Creek
Household 84
Thomas Love67NC
Caroline56NC
Joseph18NC


1880 Watauga County, NC Census

Laurel Creek
Household 7
Thomas Love74NC NC NC

Thomas married Catharine Johnson about 1828. Catharine was born about 1812 in North Carolina, , , ; died before 1880 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Emmaline L. Pennington about 1850 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Emmaline was born on 6 Jun 1832 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 19 Dec 1920 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Love Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wesley married Arrena J. Pennington about 1855 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Arrena was born in Feb 1834 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Casper Constable Dugger about 1862 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Casper (son of John A. Dugger, Jr. and Rhoda Cable) was born on 4 Feb 1838 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Jul 1863 in Gettysburg, , Adams County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Birth and death information comes from Shane Robbins

Thomas married Cecilia Amanda Hartley on 16 Nov 1863. Cecilia (daughter of Benjamin Hartley and Elizabeth Church) was born on 21 Feb 1845 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 14 Sep 1936 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Malinda Dotson about 1872 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Malinda was born on 12 Nov 1847 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jul 1915 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married William Marion Millsaps about 1870 in North Carolina, , , . William (son of William Jones Millsaps and Elizabeth (Millsaps)) was born in Feb 1842 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Lula Florence Dula about 1880 in North Carolina, , , . Lula was born on 1 Jan 1863 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; died on 10 Nov 1933 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Newland Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Abner Cook about 1880 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Abner (son of Jacob Sands Cook and Myra Norris) was born on 2 Oct 1862 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 5 Oct 1927. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married George Washington Moody about 1885 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. George (son of Goldston D. Moody and Nancy Caroline Presnell) was born on 20 Aug 1855 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 30 Oct 1932 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Swift Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Joseph Moody about 1876 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Joseph was born about 1854 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married Lewis Benfield about 1884 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Lewis (son of Byard Henry Benfield and Elizabeth Isaacs) was born on 26 Apr 1859 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; died on 24 Apr 1924 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married William Alexander "Alex" Greer on 16 Aug 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of James Greer and Julia Adeline Hodges) was born on 24 Nov 1868 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Feb 1953 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Moss Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She served as a midwife for over 30 years and never lost a baby.

Eliza married John C. Guy about 1886 in North Carolina, , , . John (son of Larkin H. Cook and Emiline "Emily" Smith) was born on 6 Jul 1865 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 20 Apr 1941 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Creek Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Raleigh married Victoria (Millsaps) about 1898 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Victoria was born in Apr 1877 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arizona married James Monroe Ward about 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. James (son of Duke B. Ward and Susie Glenn) was born on 20 Jul 1877 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Jun 1968 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Beech Creek Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lala married Eli George W. Trivette on 28 Jul 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Eli (son of John Trivette and Mary Ellen "Polly" Yelton) was born on 26 Oct 1877 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 11 Mar 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Hall Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

McDuffie married Eula Destmonia Nelson about 1942 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Eula (daughter of Alvin Franklin Nelson and Nancy Emeline Johnson) was born on 8 Feb 1910 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 18 Dec 2000 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Shoner Johnson Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ethel married James Robert Simmons about 1911 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. James was born on 7 Apr 1890 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 13 Feb 1958 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Danner Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bulah married Steve Roscoe Brown about 1914 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Steve was born on 12 Aug 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 30 Oct 1968 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Mary Tugman about 1930 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary was born on 5 Feb 1918 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 15 Dec 2002 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Garden, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jonathon married Lilly Osborne about 1898 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Lilly was born about 1878 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Samuel Leander Singleton about 1901 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Samuel was born on 6 Jun 1881 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 21 Feb 1954 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Floyd married Elda Laura Ollis about 1900 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Elda (daughter of Samuel Dula Ollis and Laura E. Huskins) was born on 14 Jun 1898 in Oregon, , , ; died on 2 Oct 1934 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Green Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bessie married Jacob McCoy Piercy on 2 Aug 1908 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . Jacob was born on 13 Sep 1889 in , Burke County, North Carolina, ; died on 20 Feb 1920 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bessie married Jess Robert Franklin on 23 May 1921 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Jess was born on 17 Mar 1904 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 9 Dec 1988 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married William Brownlow Blackburn on 12 Jul 1908 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. William (son of James Buchanan "Jimmy" Blackburn and Mary C. Robinson) was born on 28 Jul 1887 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Aug 1944 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fletcher Family Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married James Chester "Jimmy" Collins on 23 Feb 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James was born in Aug 1889 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Mar 1947 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 8 Mar 1947 in Hopkins Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married Annice B. Arnold on 23 Jun 1928 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Annice (daughter of John Henry Arnold and Delilah Ollie Michaels) was born about 1904 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Stateline Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Nora Alice Phillips about 1910 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Nora (daughter of George W. Phillips and Anna P. Hagaman) was born on 13 Nov 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 23 Dec 1960 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ward Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susie married Conley William Phillips on 27 Oct 1912 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Conley (son of George W. Phillips and Anna P. Hagaman) was born on 30 Sep 1889 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 2 Feb 1947 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Victoria married Jonathon Lloyd Phillips about 1915 in North Carolina, , , . Jonathon (son of George W. Phillips and Anna P. Hagaman) was born on 3 Dec 1891 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Feb 1957 in Ohio, , , ; was buried in Ward Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christopher married Ola Smith about 1922 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Ola was born about 1902 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Effie married Stephen Stock on 1 Sep 1928 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Stephen was born about 1908 in Ohio, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna married Norman Elbert Emmons on 24 Mar 1941 in Richmond, , , Virginia. Norman was born about 1905 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna married Miles Jerome Nixon on 17 Mar 1947 in Portsmouth, , , Virginia. Miles was born about 1912 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elsie Greenwell, 89, 1040 Greggs Branch Rd., Butler, Tenn., died on May 23, 2002, in the Johnson City Medical Center.
Mrs. Greenwell was a native of Beech Creek, N.C., and the daughter of the late John and Eliza Guy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tine Greenwell.
She was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons, Marty Greenwell and Ronnie Joe Greenwell, both of Butler, seven daughters, Lola Clawson, Dixon, Tenn., Kathleen Greenwell, Elizabethton, Tenn., Beth Smith, Elizabethton, Tenn., Lynda Hatley, Butler, Tenn., Goldie Gregg, Butler, Tenn., Gloria Greenwell, Butler, Tenn., and Sue Greenwell, Butler, Tenn., 28 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, four great-great-great grandchildren, a special niece, Pearl Shoun, Mountain City, Tenn., and a special son-in-law, Jimmy Smith, Elizabethton, Tenn.
Hux-Lipford Funeral Home, 300 Main St., Mountain City, is in charge of arrangements.

GREENWELL -- Funeral services for Elsie Greenwell, 89, 1040 Greggs Branch Rd., Butler, Tenn., who passed away on May 23, 2002, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday from the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home Chapel , with the Rev. Russell Potter officiating. Pallbearers will be Gary White, Harold Hatley, Kevin Greene, Shannon Greene, Glenn Phillips, and Jim Harmon. The family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m. Sunday at the Hux-Lipford Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Dugger Cemetery.

Elsie married Tine Greenwell in 1926. Tine (son of John Martin Greenwell and Elmina Elizabeth Dugger) was born on 10 Sep 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 2 Mar 1975 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Julius Dugger Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Elsie (Ward) about 1929. Elsie was born about 1904 in West Virginia, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married Howard Samuel Oaks about 1935 in North Carolina, , , . Howard was born on 14 Jul 1914 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 26 Nov 1987 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Beech Creek Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. Mike Ward, 91, of 523 Flat Springs Road, Elk Park, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, at Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville.

He was born Sept. 2, 1913, in Beech Mtn., Avery County, to the late James Monroe and Zona Mills Ward.

Mr. Ward was a retired farmer and a member of Beech Mtn. Regular Baptist Church.

Survivors include four sons, Ray Ward and wife, Lucille; Dennis Ward and wife, Kate; Elbert Ward and wife, Sally; and J.D. Ward and wife, Eileen, all of Elk Park; three daughters, Velma Gragg and husband, Cubie, of Elk Park; Mrs. Reba Church and Shirley Miller and husband, Eddie, all of Butler, Tenn. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Stines Ward; one son, Grady Ward; four sisters, Jane Greene, Grace Harmon, Ann Oaks and Eliza Stines; and five brothers, Dayton Ward, Ronda Ward, George Ward, Tom Ward and Raleigh Ward.

Services were conducted Tuesday night at 8 p.m. at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Eric Cornett and Mr. Keith Church.

Graveside services and burial were conducted Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at the Ward Cemetery in Elk Park.

Notes:

Susie Ward Guy Trivett, age 92, of Old Beech Mountain, entered into the glory of the Lord on June 26, 2012.

Born June 7, 1920, she was the daughter of James Monroe Ward and Arizona Millsaps Ward of Old Beech Mountain.

She is survived by: two sons; Vernon M. Guy and wife Karen, Rodger L. Guy all of Old Beech Mountain; two daughters, Deloris Guy Lentz of Blowing Rock, Linda Guy Clawson and husband Carroll of Old Beech Mountain; seven grandsons, Anthony V. Guy and wife Susan of Banner Elk, Lincoln Clawson of Lenoir, Steve Clawson and wife Cathy of Elk Park, Byron Clawson and wife Jessica of Banner Elk, Stewart and Ralph Lentz of Blowing Rock, Travis Guy of Dye Leaf, TN; four granddaughters, Elaine Guy Duff and husband Barry of Coats, NC, Rebekah Guy Clawson and husband Jerry of Old Beech Mountain, Shannon Guy Greene and husband Clayton of Spruce Pine, Chasity Guy of Butler, TN; nineteen great grandchildren; Andrew, Sara, Jimmy, Dakota, Arizona, Emily, Sierra, Liberty, Nikita, Taylor, Gracie, Presley, Jessie, Elizabeth, Katie, Leah, Weygand, Sawyer, Eliza; six great-great grandchildren; one sister, Cora W. Harr of Elizabethton, TN; one sister-in-law, Dare P. Bennett of Johnson City, TN; daughter-in-law, Nancy H. Guy of Butler, TN; one special niece and life long friend, Lois Estep Bunton of Lexington, NC; special niece, Reba Ward Church and fiance Keith Church of Butler, TN who brought much joy to "Mother" by singing to her faithfully. She is also survived by many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Family/Spouse: Haskell Bynum Trivette. Haskell (son of William R. Trivette and Mertie Elizabeth Weaver) was born on 3 Oct 1919 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 8 Mar 1988; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susie married Stewart Butler Guy about 1938 in North Carolina, , , . Stewart (son of Calvin Avery Guy and Creasy Mitchell) was born on 16 Sep 1917 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 19 Nov 1952; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cora was a daughter of the late James Monroe and Arizona Millsaps Ward.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, Elbert Frederick Harr (February 23, 2004); six brothers, George Ward, Dayton Ward, Ron Ward, Tom Ward, Mike Ward, and Raleigh Ward; and five sisters, Anna Oaks, Grace Harmon, Jane Greene, Eliza Stines and Susie Trivett.

A service to celebrate Cora's life was conducted at 8:00 PM on Thursday, April 17, 2014 in the Riverside Chapel at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, Tennessee.

The graveside service was conducted at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 18, 2014 at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

John married Vana H. McGuire about 1920 in North Carolina, , , . Vana (daughter of George Washington McGuire, Jr. and Saphronia Alice Trivette) was born on 8 Jul 1902 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Nov 2003 in North Carolina, , , ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Judson married Elsie Leona Harmon about 1928 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Elsie (daughter of John Harmon and Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Greene) was born on 12 Jun 1911 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 23 Jul 2000 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in John Harmon Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jack W. Nelson, age 82, of Newland, NC passed away on Friday, July 26, 2019, at his home.

He was born on April 18, 1937, in Avery County, a son of Eula Nelson Love.

He had a heart of gold, he was a hard worker, good provider and a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

Jack worked as a truck driver for 52 years. He had earned many safe driving awards.

He was preceded in death by his Son: Timothy Nelson; Granddaughter: Mary Elizabeth Nelson; and Brother: Tom Love

Jack leaves behind to cherish his memory his Wife: Marie Henson Nelson of Newland, NC; Son: Keith (Tabatha) Nelson of Newland, NC; Son: Stephen (Lisa) Nelson of Jonas Ridge, NC; Daughter: Vicki (Bob) Taylor of Spruce Pine, NC; Step Son: Mickey Daniels of Newland, NC; Step Daughter: Donna (Matthew) McClellan of Linville Falls, NC; Brother: Jim Love of Crossnore, NC; Sister: Carolyn Greene; nine Grandchildren and five Great Grandchildren.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2019, in the Johnson Cemetery on Spanish Oak.

Oscar married Artha "Otthie" Greene about 1920 in North Carolina, , , . Artha was born about 1909 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Earl married Drexel Deaton on 14 Mar 1938 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Drexel was born on 11 Nov 1914 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 4 Mar 1994 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Heart attack.

Edgar married Dorl Ollis about 1943 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Dorl (daughter of Jacob D. Ollis and Pearl Sparks) was born on 15 Jan 1925 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 26 Apr 2012 in , Burke County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Pauline Benfield Greer, 97, passed away in the early morning hours on Friday, July 3, 2015, at her home in Elizabethton, Tenn. She was born on April 4, 1918 in Ingalls, N.C. Her parents were Elda Ollis Benfield and Floyd Preston Benfield. She was one of 10 children and is survived by one brother, Berlin Benfield. Mrs. Greer completed the 8th grade and went on to take some Business College courses at the school in Elizabethton. She worked at several jobs in her lifetime, but worked for 42 years at the North American Rayon plant, holding various jobs in multiple departments. She retired in 1984 and concentrated on her grandchildren, gardens and quilting. She loved flowers and quilting; in her lifetime, she completed over 500 quilts. Survivors include four children, Ashley, Sharon, Laura and Scott Jr. Eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren also survive. A Celebration of Life Service for Pauline Benfield Greer was conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 5, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services. The family received friends at the funeral home from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service. The graveside service was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 6, in the Green Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, Spruce Pine, N.C. Active pallbearers were Jonathan, Scotty, Jeremy, Buzz, Robert and Colin. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the staff at Amedisys Hospice for the excellent care and assistance given to Mrs. Greer in these last few years.

Frankie married Jim Cornett about 1940. Jim (son of Daniel Cornett and Sula L. Jordan) was born on 24 Jul 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 May 1990 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

MARIETTA, Ga. — Belvin "Ben" Benfield passed away on July 5, 2018 after a short illness. He grew up in the hills of East Tennessee and was the ninth of ten children. He was a cum laude graduate of East Tennessee State University and received his Master of Science in Radio-Television from Syracuse University. After successful careers in Broadcasting and the Construction Industry, he became a Certified Meeting and Hospitality professional (CMP) and he and his wife owned The Benfield Group, a corporate and independent meeting consulting firm.
Ben's broadcasting awards include the Associated Press Award for News Reporting – "Fulton Federal Fire," and for Human Interest Television Feature – "Old Man and His Mountain," WSB Television; East Tennessee State University Honor Award, producer and host for "Art and Music" Television Series, WJHL Television; writer-producer on award winning ABC-TV series, "File Seven," owned and presented by Johns Hopkins University. He was instructor-Management Practices, Radio-Television Department, Ithaca College where he developed and implemented a student staffed one hour nightly television newscast, which won both Associated Press and United Press awards.
He was White House Liaison to Johns Hopkins University for coordination of news coverage, security procedures and facilities utilization during the bilateral proclamation of a major foreign policy position by President Eisenhower and British Prime Minister MacMillan – Baltimore 1958.
Ben served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was liaison officer from the United States Armed Forces Radio Services to the Japanese Government's National Broadcasting Service (NHK) for the movement of AFRS facilities to US Military Bases – Japan 1953.
He was National Chief for the Y-Indian Guide Programs during the early seventies; co-authored "Y-TRAILBLAZERS" program manual for National YMCA parent-child club program; co-planned, organized and led 1,000 person Train Excursion and Encampment to Fort Benning, Ga.
His community involvement included membership in: Meeting Professionals International, Atlanta Kiwanis Club, Atlanta Executives Association (past president), United Way Speakers Bureau, Chi Psi Fraternity, Northside United Methodist Church, Northside YMCA Board, Jaycees and Toastmasters Club.
He was predeceased by his father, Floyd Preston Benfield, and mother, Elda Laura Ollis Benfield, and by four brothers and five sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jan, of 30 years; two sons, Berlin (Vera) Benfield and George (Ann) Benfield; four grandchildren, Rebecca and Allison Benfield of Grapevine, Texas, Emery and Baker Benfield of Knoxville, Tenn.; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Shepherd Center, 2020 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30309.
A service celebrating Ben's life with his friends and family will be held Wednesday, July 11, at 2 p.m. at Northside United Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Crathie married Harrison Proffitt on 13 Jun 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Harrison (son of William F. Proffitt and Biner Sturgill) was born on 4 Jun 1905 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Mar 1967 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Proffitt Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. Carl Odell Blackburn, age 97, passed away, Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Veterans Home Hospital, Mountain Home, Tennessee. He was born December 24, 1918 to the late William Brownlow Blackburn and Mary Ethel Greer Blackburn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Greer Blackburn. He was also preceded in death by several other relatives. Two sons, Elbert Blackburn and James Blackburn; Seven sisters, Hazel Carty, Crathie Profitt, Lexie Blackburn, Grace Blackburn, Callie Blackburn, Rosie Blackburn and Anna Lee Day; two brothers, Howard Blackburn and W. A. (Dub) Blackburn also a son-in-law, Fred Parsons, Jr. He was a World War II Army Veteran Master Sergeant from 1941 to 1945. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and playing different musical instruments. Mr. Blackburn was a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors of Mr. Blackburn include: Three daughters, Shirley Witcher and husband Doc; Audrey Parsons and Debra Reichert and husband Mike; two sisters, Georgia Greer and Christine Harmon. Several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and lots of friends also survive.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2016 from the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel with Pastor Mark Stayton officiating. Military graveside service will be at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2016 from the Blackburn Butler Family Cemetery with Darrell Ward speaking. Pallbearers are Fred Parsons III, Michael Harris, Michael Freddie Parsons, and Michael Burnett. Honorary pallbearers will be Sue Ward, Darrell Ward, Jamie Ward, and his only great great grandson Lotus Harris.

Ray married Thelma Lee Hicks on 18 Jul 1937 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . Thelma (daughter of Robert Filmore Hicks and Edith L. Estep) was born on 30 Dec 1921 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 7 Feb 1971 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. Jack Dana Guy, 79, of Jonas Ridge, and formerly of the Beech Creek community, died Tuesday evening, June 17, 2008 at Cannon Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sept. 21, 1928 in Avery County, a son of the late Thomas "Tom" and Nora Phillips Guy.
Mr. Guy was the owner of Guy's Folk Toys and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving is one sister, Marie Guy Greene of Elk Park; and a number of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Guy Hicks; and one brother, Ray Guy.
Services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. Bill Warren. Burial will follow in the Ward Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Ethel married Mister Bolder about 1931 in North Carolina, , , . Mister was born about 1910 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Don married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clyde married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Luella Phillips Storie, age 91, of Beech Mountain, NC passed away on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at Glenbridge Health & Rehab Center in Boone, NC.

She was born on May 20, 1928, in Beech Mountain, NC, a daughter of the late Conley Phillips and the late Susie Guy Phillips.

She was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband: Dallas Storie; Daughter: Janelle Hunt; four brothers and one sister.

Luella enjoyed going to the Avery Co. Senior Center, Watching "Days of Our Lives" and watching "Hee Haw." She also enjoyed cooking, but most importantly she loved and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

Luella leaves behind to cherish her memory her Son: Van (Trevetta) Storie of Ft. Mill, SC; Daughter: Sherry (Roy) Finley of Forest City, NC; Daughter: Regina (Lee Bumgardner) Clark of Lenoir, NC; Daughter: Amanda (Daniel) Vance of Crossnore, NC: seven Grandchildren, 13 Great-Grandchildren, two Great-Great Grandchildren and several special Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Services for Luella Storie will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 at Fall Creek Baptist Church, with Pastor Chuck Morefield officiating.

The family will receive friends beginning at noon up until the service hour at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Fall Creek Baptist Church.

Interment will follow in the Cook Cemetery on Beech Mountain.

Doris married Freddie Henderson on 15 Apr 1915 in Wayne County, , , Indiana. Freddie was born on 17 Jun 1911 in Larwrence County, , , Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Roger Lee Guy (Feb. 1, 1949 to May 15, 2019), Beloved Brother and Uncle, age 70, from the Flat Springs Community passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Duke University Medical Center.

Roger was a lifelong resident of Flat Springs, NC and lifetime member of Flat Springs Baptist Church. He began working for WAMY at age 16 seeding pines. Throughout his life he worked at Lees-McRae College, farming, carpentry, and gave 30 years of faithful service with U.S. Textiles in Newland in maintenance and security. He conscientiously and happily looked after his Mother and her home, as well as watching over and helping his sister. He was the best uncle anyone could ever hope to have. He was a loyal friend. He was the best of us.

Roger was preceded in death by his Father: Stewart B. Guy; and his Mother: Susie Ward Guy Trivett; his Step-father: Haskel B. Trivett; and one Brother: Kurt S. Guy. He is survived by his Brother: Vernon M. Guy and wife Karen; and his Sisters: Deloris Guy Lentz and Linda Guy Clawson, and Sister-in-law: Nancy Guy, as well as special Cousin: Lois Bunton. Roger is also survived by his Nephews and Nieces: Tony Guy, Elaine Guy Lorenzen, Lincoln Clawson, Stewart Lentz, Steve Clawson, Byron Clawson, Rebeka Guy Clawson, Ralph E. Lentz II, Shannon Guy, Chastity Guy and Travis Guy. Several grand-nieces and nephews also survive him. He was especially close to Arizona Clawson Gragg, Emily Clawson, Liberty Clawson, and Dakota Guy. Roger leaves behind many friends, and particularly his special Friend: Jo-Anne Dugger. Dean Estep and Brian Miller will officiate the services. Reba and Keith Church will provide special singing.

Visitation will take place from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Flat Springs Baptist Church, with the funeral service at 3 p.m. Interment will follow in the Flat Springs Cemetery. His seven nephews will serve as pallbearers.

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Mary Lenos Trivett, 78, Brown Avenue, Johnson City, died Saturday, February
19, 2005, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Mrs. Trivett was a native of Avery County, N.C., and a daughter of the late
John Bunyan Trivett Sr. and Vana McGuire Trivett. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Ulysses G. Trivett Sr., and by two brothers, a sister
and a stepson.

Mrs. Trivett graduated from Cranberry High School in North Carolina and moved
to Johnson City to work and live. After a short time at American Optical
Company, she worked for the Kingsport Press. During this time she married
Ulysses G. Trivett Sr.

Mrs. Trivett attended business college in Johnson City and earned a
certificate in stenography. She attended night classes at East Tennessee State
University, studying real estate, and then helped her husband incorporate
Trivett's Inc., and they along with U.G. Trivett Jr., built apartments
throughout the southeast. By this time she and her husband had other real
estate holdings, which she helped manage. Mrs. Trivett attended management
seminars at Appalachian State University and Georgia State University. She
earned her registered apartments manager certification and continued to manage
until the mid 1980s.

Mrs. Trivett was listed in Personalities of the South in the '70s on two
different occasions. She was past president of the Altrusa International of
Johnson City, the American Legion Auxiliary, National Conference of Women in
Chambers of Commerce, a member of the American Business Women's Association,
past officer in the Washington County Republican Women and the Tri-Cities
Apartment Association. She was a member of Central Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Melvin Trivett, Nashville; a daughter, Sherri Trivett
Kay, Johnson City; two brothers, Vernon Trivett, Pensacola, Fla., and Clark
Trivett, West End, N.C.; and three sisters, Georgia Marston, Peoria, Ill.,
Jewel Nunley, Elizabethton, and Judy Lynn, Newton, N.C.; and a grandson,
Michael Blake Trivett, Johnson City. A step-granddaughter, a step-grandson and
several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, from the East
Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Hensley, Rev. Willard
Warfield and Rev. James Dampier officiating. Graveside services will follow at
Monte Vista Burial Park.

Mary married Ulysses Grant Trivette about 1946. Ulysses (son of William Erastus Trivette and Ida Naomi York) was born on 7 Jan 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 13 May 1979 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jewel Trivett Nunley was called to heaven May 7, 2022. Jewel was born to Vana McGuire Trivett and John Trivett in Beech Mountain, North Carolina.
She married her school sweetheart, William R. Nunley (Bill) in 1955. She began her career while raising her family by selling encyclopedias and taking interior design courses. Her interest in interior design sparked her entrepreneurial spirit and she, along with her husband Bill, parlayed their combined talents into a successful furniture and appliance business that served the community for many years.
Jewel was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill, and son, Anthony (Tony). She was also predeceased by her brothers Pat, Clarence and Vernon and sisters, Wilma, Lenos and Georgia.
Those left to cherish her memory and light of her immense love include three daughters, Diana, Delilah and Deborah and sons-in-law Wayne Bartley and Ed Gorman; four grandchildren, Brooks, Stuart and wife Emily, Nicholas and Myranda. Beloved siblings Judy Lynn (Johnny) and Clark Trivett (Judy), sisters-in-law Mary Jane Hart, Nola Gay Trivett, and Elizabeth Nunley and brother-in-law Jerry Baird survive. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Special thanks to Dr. Robert Walter and Dr. Ryan Hackett for their kindness, care and support through the years.

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Patsy June Vance, 83, of Newland, N.C., passed away on September 28, 2021 at the Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville, N.C.
She was born on April 26, 1938 in Avery County to the late Earl and Drexel (Deaton) Singleton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her great granddaughter, Gracie Brewer; brothers, Eddie Singleton and Billy Joe Singleton.
Patsy attended Forest Home Community Church. She enjoyed working in the garden, canning, and reading books. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. She loved spending time with all of her family.

Patsy is survived by her husband, Billy L. Vance; daughters, Lori (Myron) Clark of Newland and Junie Biggs of Elk Park; grandchildren, Christy Hicks, Richie Houston, Joshua Brewer, and Justin Clark; great grandchildren, Bradley Reece, Sawyer Houston, Ridge Houston, Tucker Houston, Jorgia Houston, Lydia Brewer, Kailey Brewer, Isabella Brewer, Gunner Buchanan, Hal Hodges, and Jackson Borrack; brother, Roger Singleton; sisters, Tiny Bartlett, Vivian Woody and Peggy Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2021 at the Benfield Cemetery.

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Elizabethton- Leonard “Keith” Benfield, 71, went to be with the Lord, October 16, 2022, after a long courageous fight with cancer and heart disease.
He was a retired 50-year member of Boilermaker’s Local #83 of Kansas City, Kansas.
Keith loved talking and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his fur babies, Elijah and Ollie, riding his motorcycle, camping, talking to friends, and sitting on the porch watching the wildlife and the rolling river.
Keith was a member of Oakland Avenue Baptist Church, and also attended Lynn Valley Baptist Church when his health permitted.
Survivors include: his wife, Barbara; his children, Holly Channon (Michael) of Moline, Illinois, Jennifer Carr (Steven) of Elizabethton, TN, Jacob Benfield of Port Neches, Texas, and Bob Norris (Shae) of Elizabethton, TN; his mother, Betty; his brothers, Gregory (Robin) and Robert (Mary); his grandchildren, Zachary, Avarie, Emily, Justin, Jesse, Madison, Bailey; and his great-grandchildren, Jazzy, Skylar, A.J. and Peyton; his Aunt Pidge; and several cousins, nephews, nieces and special friends, George Baldwin and Kenneth Loveless also survive.
Keith was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Benfield; two infant daughters; his grandparents, Jenny and Gordon Peters, Floyd P. and Elda Ollis Benfield.
Our family wishes to thank Dr. Jamal Maatouk and the staff of the Kingsport Cancer Center, Dr. Siv, Dr. Rita Plemmons, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, Amedysis Health Care, Amedysis Hospice, and all the nurses, CNAs, and techs that have walked the walk with Keith. We are so thankful for our many friends and neighbors who have been there for us.

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Jessie James Jones Jr., 75, of Powdermill Creek Road, Newland, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at the Brian Center in Spruce Pine, NC surrounded by his family.

He was born September 11, 1946 in Avery County, NC a son of the late Jessie James Jones and Amelia Franklin Jones.

Jessie, known as Junior/June to family and friends, was a Vietnam Veteran who served his country proudly from 1969-1971. In younger years he was known to all his buddies as the “Gray Rooster.” He was a hard working outdoorsman. He loved working with cattle, farming, gardening and fishing.

In addition to his father Jessie and mother Amelia, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Jones, and sister, Rebecca Jones Careccia.

Jessie leaves behind to cherish his memory, sons, Corey Jones of Newland, NC, Brian Jones of Kingsport, TN, Brandon Jones and wife, Toni, of Morganton, NC; grandsons; Tyler Jones of Morganton, NC; Tristan Jones of Kingsport, TN; and Casey Jones of Newland, NC. He is survived by siblings, Jerry Jones and wife, Carolyn, of Newland; Linda Horney and husband, Charles, of Marion, NC, Brenda Jones and husband, DJ, of Newland, Allen Jones and wife, Lucy, of Newland, NC, Peggy Massey of Newland, NC;, Ricky Jones and wife, Valerie, of Morganton, NC, Connie Poteat and husband, Rick, of Morganton, NC, Locinda Adams of Marion, NC, Kim Calhoun and husband, Robert, of Newland, NC. His loving sister-in-law, Virginia “Jenny” Jones of Newland, NC. He also leaves numerous loving nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Services for Jesse will be Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 3 p.m. with Pastor Josh Dellinger officiating. A graveside service will follow at the Jones Cemetery.

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Eddie Joe Guy, age 68, of Mountain City, TN passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Frye Hospital in Hickory, NC. He was born on March 11, 1954 to the late Ray Odell Guy and Thelma Lee Hicks Guy.

Eddie was a truck driver for 50 years and he was the best. Eddie and Cindy were extremely close, they loved each other deeply. They trucked together, gardened together and did almost everything together. The Most important thing to Eddie was serving God. He loved the Lord. He was a Sunday school superintendent, played guitar and sang in church. Eddie was a blessing to everyone who knew him and he never met a stranger. He was loved by many and will be missed deeply.

Those left to cherish his memories include his wife of 25 years, Cindy Burton Guy; his daughter Kelly Guy and friend David; his two daughters, not by blood, but by love, Melissa Robinson and husband William and Tonya Burton and fiancé, Brian Willis; his five precious grandchildren, Danielle, Dalton, Desirea, Derek, and Dara Bella.

The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Mountain City Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Grace Baptist Church ( Foscoe, NC) with Preacher Tyler Street and Preacher Jeff Guy to officiate. The graveside service and burial will follow the funeral from the Ward Family Cemetery.

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JOHNSON CITY - Melvin Blake Trivett, 65, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Mr. Trivett was born on September 17, 1952, to the late Ulysses G. and Mary Lenos Trivett in Johnson City, TN, where he lived all his life. Mr. Trivett was a 1971 graduate of Science Hill High School. Some people will best remember him riding his motorcycle all over town and in the mountains. He enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, dancing, and playing pool. His favorite board game was "Risk". In his younger years, he was famous for predicting upcoming music legends, such as the Bee Gees and the Eagles. He was so talented and intelligent, he built a working radio station that broadcasted in our area, from his backyard in his sister's dollhouse that their dad had built.

Mr. Trivett leaves behind a son, Michael Trivett and his wife Amanda; a sister, Sherri Kay and her husband Alvin Elrod; as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Richard Sproles and his friend Melinda for their special friendship to Mr. Trivett.

Visitation will be held for Mr. Trivett at Bread of Life Fellowship located at 2308 Watauga Road in Johnson City, TN 37601 on Tuesday, February 27, 2018, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM and a Memorial service will follow beginning at 6:30 PM. Pastor Todd Ellis is officiating.