James Wesley Moody

James married Eliza Cordelia Odom about 1887 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Eliza was born in Oct 1871 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daisy married David Turbyfill about 1911 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . David (son of John Wesley Turbyfill and Mary Ellen Potter Trivette) was born on 7 May 1888 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 6 Feb 1951; was buried in Taylors Chapel Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Lula Minnie Pritchard on 14 Jul 1913 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Lula (daughter of James Henry Pritchard and Julia Ann Oakes) was born on 10 Feb 1896 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died about 1986 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Rosa's sons Robert and George were living with her parents James and Eliza Moody in the 1920 and 1930 Avery County, NC Censuses.

Family/Spouse: Unkown Gentleman. Unkown was born about 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa married Elija E. Puckett on 5 Mar 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Elija (son of Elijah Puckett and Sallie Puckett) was born on 7 Jun 1875 in Carroll County, , , Virginia; died on 4 Feb 1944 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Old Elk Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Etta married Kenneth James Brewer on 1 Oct 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Kenneth (son of James Sidney Brewer and Josephine "Sophina" Clark) was born on 25 Aug 1884 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Jan 1964 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Lindy Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jack married Polly Louise Twiggs on 27 Feb 1934 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Polly (daughter of Julius Twiggs and Fannie Isabell Freeman) was born on 2 Aug 1914 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 23 Dec 1976 in Spokane County, , , Washington; was buried in Fairmount Memorial Park, , Spokane County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Finley J. Brewer about 1932. Finley (son of James Sidney Brewer and Josephine "Sophina" Clark) was born on 27 Dec 1906 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 4 Sep 1993; was buried in Lindy Richardson Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lela married Sherman Philo Pritchard on 7 Dec 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sherman (son of James Henry Pritchard and Julia Ann Oakes) was born on 22 Mar 1902 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Jun 1975 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married Henry Harry Hicks on 30 Jul 1936 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Henry (son of Hannah Hicks) was born on 26 Oct 1906 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 18 Jan 1996 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Taylors Chapel Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Birta Lucille Harshbarger, 95, of Jacksonville, FL, died Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at her residence.

She was a daughter of the late Lula Pritchard and James Wesley Moody.

She was a Greeneville, TN, native who had lived in Johnson City for years prior to relocating to Florida.

Mrs. Harshbarger was a former member of Central Baptist Church, Johnson City.

Mrs. Harshbarger was a former proprieter of the South Roan Grill.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Harshbarger was preceded in death by: her husband, Ernest Harshbarger; sister, Clara Mottern; and brother, Stewart Moody.

Survivors include: three nieces, Kathy Davitt and her husband, Jack, of Jacksonville, FL, Karen Nilsson and her husband, Harry, of St. Augustine, FL, and Rheba Lowry, of Euclid, OH; five great nieces and nephews, Michael, Steven, Julie, Joseph and Hunter; and numerous cousins.

Services for Birta Lucille Harsbarger will be conducted at 1:00 PM Saturday, October 1, 2011, from the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Rev. R. Willard Warfield will officiate. Pallbearers will be: Joseph Davitt, Hunter Davitt, Harry Nilsson, Charles Pritchard, John Pritchard and Barry Pritchard. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the cemetery for those services.

Bertie married Earnest Carl Harshgbarger about 1932 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Earnest (son of Charlie E. Harshgbarger and Mattie P. Armstrong) was born on 14 Mar 1920 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; died in Dec 1974; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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George Ellis Moody, 84, of Newland, N.C., died Sunday, January 9, 2000, at a Linville hospital.

Mr. Moody was a native and lifelong resident of Avery County, North Carolina and a son of the late Elijah Puckett and Rosa Ellen Moody Puckett. He was also preceded in death by a son, George Ellis Moody Jr.; and two wives, Della Cable Moody and Lilly Smith Moody.

Mr. Moody was a farmer and attended the Johnson Chapel.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Fred Shoun of Elizabethton, Connie and Fred Hoilman of Newland, N.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Rose Moody of Newland, N.C.; two sisters, Geneva Shell of Heaton, N.C., Maxine Puckett of Elizabethton; six grandchildren and four great-granddaughters.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Monday from the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Sorah and Rev. Wayne Buchanan officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 6:00 p.m. until the service hour.
Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday in the Heaton Cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers are Ann Byrd, Gene Shoun, Crystal Hoilman, Ronnie Moody II, Jessie Moody, Thomas Moody, Whitney Byrd, Jessica Byrd, Manada Shoun and Katie Shoun.

George married Della Mae Cable on 18 Mar 1939 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Della (daughter of Jacob C. Cable and Chanie Elvira Rhymer) was born on 4 Aug 1922 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 3 May 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Lillie Mae Smith on 18 Jan 1955 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Lillie (daughter of Tommie Smith and Fannie Mae Brotherton) was born on 12 Apr 1922 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 1 Nov 1998 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Alice Martha Guinn on 19 Jan 1948 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Alice (daughter of Gurney Clayton Guinn and Flora Mae Day) was born on 7 Dec 1928 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 27 Dec 1988 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Elk Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, Banner Elk, Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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Josie Geneva Puckett Shell, age 78, of Elk Park passed away on December 6, 2012 at Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Avery County, she was born May 30, 1934 a daughter of the late Elijah and Rose Moody Puckett.

She was a homemaker and a member of Heaton Christian Church.

Along with her parents, Josie was preceded in death by her: husband, Homer P. Shell, Sr.; brothers, George Moody, Bill Puckett; sisters, Lear Puckett, Fannie Guinn, Maxine Puckett.

Funeral services for Josie Geneva Shell will be conducted at the Heaton Christian Church with Mr. Brent Nidiffer officiating. Interment will follow in the Heaton Cemetery.

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

Josie married Homer Pershing Shell on 13 Jun 1966 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Homer (son of James Oliver Shell and Rosa "Rosie" Greer) was born on 9 Feb 1919 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 16 Mar 1988 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Kenneth James Brewer, Jr. 80, of Costner Rd., Shelby, N.C., passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Carolina Caring Sherrills Ford Hospice House, Sherrills Ford.
Born in Kentucky on April 28, 1941, he was the son of the late Kenneth James Brewer, Sr. and Etta Clarice Moody Brewer. He was retired from ABF and attended Hope Community Church. Mr. Brewer was a member of the Cherryville Masonic Lodge #505.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Ed Brewer, Richard Brewer, Robert Brewer, Roy Brewer and Jim Brewer and five sisters, Lula Mae Brewer, Iva Lee Raines, Juanita Cuthbertson, Barbara Styles and Pat Waycaster.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Oaks Brewer; son, Kenny Brewer and wife, Linda of Graham; daughter, Patricia Pruett of Shelby; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home.
The Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Stamey-Tysinger Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Skip Allen officiating.
The burial will follow the service in the Rose Hill Memorial Park.

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Zelma Sophina Brewer Puett, age 79, of 282 Mitchiner Rd., died September 27, 2011. She was a native of Carter Co., TN and was the daughter of the late Finley Jerome and Emma Moody Brewer. Zelma worked for many years in the hosiery industry as a knitter and fixer with Durham Hosiery, Burlington Industry and Glenn Raven Mills. Zelma was a long time member of Perry's Chapel Baptist Church where she sang, and played her guitar in the church band. She lived an enriched and full life as a musician and homemaker. Zelma's greatest passion in life was her family, blue grass & gospel music. She loved to pick-up her 1932 Gibson guitar, shower down on an old-timey tune by memory and make music with her family and friends. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday October 1, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Perry's Chapel Baptist Church by Rev. Clyde Waiden. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Lewis G. Puett Sr.; children Lewis G. Puett, Jr. and wife Pamela, Michael F. Puett and wife Anne, Janet West, Anita Behler and husband Timothy, Stanley Puett and wife Denise, Danny Puett and wife Melissa; grandchildren, Tiffany Puett, Jennifer Pleasants, Krista Puett, Alyssa Behler, Kayley Behler, Jaden Puett, Lily Puett, Dale West, Jimmy Arnett, Josh West, Dallas Puett, Matthew Behler, Justin Puett, Mark Behler and Jordon Puett; great grandchildren, Julie West; sisters, Geraldine Crawley and Nancy Johnson of Morganton, Alma Sluder of Bluff City, TN and Janvea Clark of Newland; brothers, Finley Brewer, Jr. of Louisville, KY, John Brewer of Elizabethton, TN and Steven Brewer of Marion.

She was preceded in death by a son, Roger Dale Puett, grandson Eric Bradley Puett, granddaughter Melissa Ann Puett, three brothers, James Sidney Brewer, Finley Ray Brewer, Sonny Jerome Brewer and a sister Marjorie Lewis.

Marjorie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Geraldine Brewer Crawley, 77, of Morganton, NC, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. She was born on Jan. 6, 1942, in Roan Mountain, Tenn., to the late Finley Jerome Brewer and Emma Mae Moody Brewer. She was a longtime member of Amherst Baptist Church where she served many years in the nursery. She retired from Hanes Textile. Geraldine never met a stranger and was known for her outgoing personality.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by Brothers: James Sidney Brewer, Finley Ray Brewer and Sonny Jerome Brewer; Sisters: Marjorie Brewer and Zelma Brewer Puett; Brothers-in-law: Tom Sluder, Gene Clark, Dean Johnson; Sisters-in-law: Lena Brewer and Norma Brewer.

She is survived by her Husband of 58 years: James Franklin Crawley of the home; Daughters: Beverly Canipe (Kevin) and Kim Long (Barry), both of Morganton; Granddaughters: Heather Canipe of Boone, Katie Canipe Ramsier (Doug) of Wilmington, NC, Kristen Canipe of Richmond, Va., and Dana Long Myers (Zach) of Morganton; Great-granddaughter: Paisley Myers; Sisters: Alma Sluder, Janvea Clark, and Nancy Johnson; Brothers: Finley Brewer, Jr., John Brewer (Kim); Sister-in-law: Joyce Brewer; Brothers-in-law: Lewis Puett and Cecil Lewis.

The family received friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center. The funeral was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at Amherst Baptist Church, with Rev. Ernie Wilson and Rev. Harold Joplin officiating. Burial followed at Burke Memorial Park.

Irabelle married John Thayer Boone on 22 Sep 1952 in Spartanburg County, , , South Carolina. John (son of James Boone and Loretta Frankie Tipton) was born on 22 May 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Jul 1984 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Boone Family Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On Saturday, March 14, 2020, Jimmy L. Hicks, age 82, a lifelong resident of Elk Park, N.C. passed from this earthly home to his eternal home in heaven due to complications of Parkinson Disease.

Those left to cherish his memory include the love of his life and Wife of 58 years: Lena Clark Hicks. Together they built successful businesses and raised a wonderful family that includes a Daughter: Messie Harris and husband Mark; three Sons: Larry Hicks and wife Kim, Tim (Hoss) Hicks, Robert (Tooter) Hicks and wife Shannon; Beloved Grandchildren: Holly Barker and boyfriend, JoJo Yorke, Alex Barker and wife, Allison, Haley Manus and husband, Brandon, Trey Hicks and wife, Megan, Trevor Bollinger, Madison Hicks and boyfriend, Logan Street, Natalie Hicks, Josh Harris and wife, Cassie, Dane Harris and fiancé, Mary Potter, Kaylea Shelton; and Great-Granddaughter: Pailyn Hicks; two Sisters: Aleta Cornett (Jim) and Barbara Blackburn; special Family members: Doug and Donna Atchley, Mike and Kim Davis, Brian and Theresa King, Bruce and Sherry King, Dean and Tami Hagie, and many more who throughout his lifetime he called family.

Jim was the son of the late Ruby and Henry Hicks of Elk Park, NC. Preceding him in death are Brothers: Junior, Jack, and Jerry Hicks; Sister: Deloris Isaacs; Brothers in- Laws: Buck Isaacs and Bob Blackburn; Nephew: David Hicks, and Niece: Jenny Blackburn.

Jim dedicated his life to being a devoted and loving husband, Dad, Papaw, Uncle, Brother, and friend. Jim delighted in family time. Jim’s dinner table was always large enough for the entire family as they gathered for Lena’s Sunday lunch.

He was a member of the Cranberry High School Class of 1956 and a bus driver and member of the football team. Jim was proud to be a lifetime member of Elk Park Christian Church, where he served as a board member and deacon. Jim was a founding member of the Liar’s Table at The Country House. He served his community as a town alderman, board member of Carter County Bank and the Cranberrian Corporation. He sponsored Elk Park’s Little League baseball and football teams for many years. Jim loved opportunities to advance his community and help others.

Jim was a lifelong truck driver, businessmen and tree farmer. He drove millions of miles with fellow truckers at Underwood and Weld, Rufus Henley Trucking, Northeastern, and Carolina Western, traveling north to south and east to west. In the 1980s, blue Peterbilts began hauling east to west as H&H Express, Inc.

From 1972 until 1990, Jim and Lena also owned and operated a grocery store in Elk Park, selling groceries, gas, feed, coal, fence post and just about anything that was needed. After selling the store business, they purchased Blue Ridge Orchard, growing trees and nursery stock. Jim enjoyed his later years working on the farm, daily visits to Brinkley Hardware, the Elk Park Post Office, Country House, and hanging out with the boys at H&H.

Jim loved God and lived his life at the foot of the cross as a living example. Jim leaves his family uncountable life lessons, memories, unlimited and unconditional love. His family will always remember his words to them: “pray for each other, and take care of each other,” and “time changes all things.” He would always tell his grandchildren to “keep your eyes on the road and your mind on your business” as he taught them to drive anything with a motor. When you ask Jim how he was doing, he would say “not good, but super good.” He told his children many times “In this life we will have to do a lot of things, but one thing we do not have to do is complain.” His advice to everyone was “always to pray about it first before making a decision.” As he would say to us today, “Carry on!”

Funeral services for Jimmy will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, at the Elk Park Christian Church. Visitation will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., two hours prior to the service, at the church. Interment will take place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at Blue Ridge Orchard Cemetery, on Floyd Hayes Lane in Elk Park.

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Jack Robert Hicks, 77, of Elk Park, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. A native of Avery County, he was born May 18, 1942, the middle of the late Henry and Ruby Hicks’ seven children.

If you loved Southern Gospel Music, shiny trucks, and stories of years on the road, then you loved being around Jack — a man with an 8th grade education who built a business to be proud of. The trucks that he loved so much all bear John 3:16.

Jack was born to drive. He took a 1940 Ford truck with a flathead engine and 95hp and drove it to Crank’s Creek, Ky. to pick up a load of coal. In 1977 he bought his first truck; 10 years later he started Jack Hicks, Inc., the company that has been his life’s work and passion. Jack was quick to share the credit for his success with his wife and employees.

In addition to his parents, Jack is preceded in death by Brothers: Junior and Jerry Hicks; and Sister: Delores Issacs.

Left to cherish his memory are his Wife of 27 years: Angela Hicks; Daughters: Donna Spencer (Donald) and Melissa Hampton; Grandchildren: Jack McCloud (Sarah), Jacqueline Gilliam (Jesse), Aiden, Dawson, and Gavin Spencer, Luke, Mallory and Jed Childress, Sunni Dearmin, and Hayden Brewer, and Jake and Briana Pritchard; Brother: Jim Hicks (Lena), Sisters: Barbara Blackburn (Bob) and Aleta Cornett (Jim); Great-grandchildren: Brianna and Nathan McCloud and Chase, Logan, and Mason Gilliam; and many nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services for Jack Hicks will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at the Elk Park Christian Church. Rev. Matt Dibler and Rev. Tommy Carver will officiate. The family will receive friends from noon until the service hour. Interment will follow in the Hicks Family Cemetery. Robert Burleson, Patrick Childress, Jed Childress, Luke Childress, Chris Bare, Tudor Hicks and Perry Daniels will serve as pallbearers.

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Barbara Faye Moody Shoun was born March 12, 1942 in Spruce Pine, NC to Della Cable Moody and George Moody. Barbara spent her early childhood in Heaton, NC until the sudden passing of her mother, Della, in 1955. At the tender age of 13, Barbara moved to Elizabethton and was adopted by her mother’s sister and husband Alma & Ben Cannon. Alma and Ben provided a loving Christian home to Barbara and her adopted brother, Ted Cannon on Hemlock Street.

Barbara graduated from Elizabethton High School, Class of 1959. She attending flight attendant school but quickly realized that jet set life was not for her. Like the words of a country song, in 1960 Barbara met the love of her life, Fred H. “Sonny” Shoun, of Stoney Creek, on a blind date at the Blue Circle, while sitting on the hood of a car, filing her nails with an Emory board. This handsome young Air Force veteran stole her heart and they eloped 6 weeks later.

In 1961 Barbara and Sonny welcomed their daughter, Anne and in 1965 their son, Gene. As a family, the Shoun’s enjoyed life to the fullest with an open door to all their friends, family, neighbors, community kids and animals. Their home was filled with singing, laughing, practical jokes, funny nicknames, playing pinochle and hosting neighborhood get-togethers.

“Avid Fan” doesn’t adequately express Barbara’s love for Tar Heels Basketball and the former Elizabethton Twins. During the 70’s & 80’s Barb and Sonny were Twins season ticket holders and were summer family hosts for many of the players that got their start playing minor league ball in Elizabethton, including many of the future members of the ’87 & ’91 World Series Champs. The Shoun’s frequently traveled with the team to their away games to VA, WVA & KY. Many lifelong friendships were forged supporting the former Twins.

Barb worked at Raytheon of Bristol, and Hammond Organ of Elizabethton. However, in the mid 1980’s she realized her true calling was care giving to seniors. Barb loved her retired ladies and was known as ‘the best cleaning lady’ of Elizabethton in the 80’s & 90’s.

Barb had been a member of Calvary Baptist Church since 1955 where she served as a Sunday School teacher, GA leader and Youth mom. She never met a dog she didn’t LOVE and for many years was the President of the Carter County Humane Society, for more than two decades Barbara was a member of the Johnson City Brunswick Bowling league, and the Elizabethton Red Hat Society.

Barbara looked into the eyes of Jesus on Wednesday, August 25th and was proceeded in death by her mother & father, Della Moody & George Moody, her bonus mom & dad, Alma & Ben Cannon, her brother, Ted Cannon, her half-brother, Ronnie Moody and her husband of 55 years, Sonny Shoun. She is survived by her daughter and son-in –law, Anne & JD Byrd of Buffalo Valley, TN, her son and daughter-in-law, Gene & Katherine Tyler Shoun of Elizabethton, 4 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson.

The family wishes to extend a very special thanks to Ivy Hall Nursing Home staff which were truly a second family to Barbara. She loved you all very much. Thanks is also extended to Amedisys Hospice. Services for Barbara will be held on Saturday, September 11th at Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel, Elizabethton. Receiving of Friends 12 – 1:30 with funeral services following. A private graveside service, for immediate family only, will be held at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Barbara married Fred Harold Shoun about 1960. Fred (son of Fred Hatfield Shoun and Virginia E. Cannaday) was born on 3 Sep 1937 in McDowell County, , , West Virginia; died on 20 Dec 2015 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ronnie Moody, age 60, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn.

He was born on June 18, 1957 in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of the late George Ellis Moody and the late Lillie Smith Moody.

He was a member of the Curtis Creek Freewill Baptist Church and worked for many years as a carpenter.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Linda Gwyn Moody.

Ronnie leaves behind to cherish his memory his Son: Ronnie Ray Moody, II of Bristol, Va.; Son: Jessie Lee Moody of Bristol, Va.; Son: Thomas William Moody of Boone, NC; Sister: Connie Hoilman of Newland, NC; Sister, Barbara M. Shoun of Elizabethton, Tenn.; Sister: Elizabeth Brady of Hickory, NC; six grandchildren.

A service to celebrate the life of Ronnie Moody will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at the Curtis Creek Freewill Baptist Church, with Ronnie's brother-in-law, Pastor Fred Hoilman, officiating. The family will receive friends at the church starting at 5 p.m. prior to the service.

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Reba Puckett South, age 64, of Elk Park passed away on March 23, 2015 at Brian Center of Spruce Pine.

A native of Avery County, she was born April 23, 1950 a daughter of the late William and Alice Gwyn Puckett.

Reba has left to cherish her memory her: husband, Clint South of the home; sons, Brian South and Shawn South both of Elk Park; brother, Lige Puckett and wife Brenda of Elk Park; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Reba Puckett South will be conducted on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 8:00 pm at the Grandfather Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until the service hour. Family, friends and pallbearers will meet on Friday, March 27, 2015 at 11:00 am at the funeral home to go in procession to McGuire Cemetery for interment services.

Reba married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Roger Dale “Boney” Tolley, Sr. 72, of Watauga, Tenn., passed away Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Born Feb. 16, 1948, in Newland, NC, he was a son of the late Charlie Tolley and Maxine Puckett. He was retired from RDR Mobile Homes. Boney was a member of Fellowship Community Church and he helped build the church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife: Mary Ruth Coleman Tolley; by two Brothers: Waites Puckett and Paul Puckett; and a Sister: Wilma Scalf.

Survivors include his Children: Lisa Marie (Travis) Winters, Geraldlena (Ray) Barnett and Roger Tolley, Jr. his fiancé Treena, and April (Scott) Barnett; 10 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren; two Brothers: Howard and Doyle Puckett; and a Sister: Clara Cain.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, in Memorial Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Ken Hauser and Pastor Lester Guinn officiating. Music will be provided by Margaret Calderon. Graveside service and Interment will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2020, in the Lyons Cemetery. Active pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday will be Travis Winters, Daniel Banks, Dustin Gobble, Justin Barnett, Ray Barnett, Brian Barnett, Charles Guinn, Charles Guinn, Jr. and Joshua Lovette. Honorary pallbearers will be Ricky Puckett, who is a special nephew, and Jessica Banks.

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Connie Rose Puckett Hoilman, 64, of Johnson City, Tenn., passed away on January 8, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center.

A native of Avery County, NC, she was born December 9, 1954, a daughter of the late L.D. Ingram and the late Josie Geneva Shell, and step-daughter of the late Homer P. Shell, Sr.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed using her computer, researching family genealogy, camping and spending time with her family and beloved dog, Bella.

Along with her parents, Connie was preceded in death by: one Brother: Ralph Lynn Puckett; Grandparents: Elijah and Rose Moody Puckett; and several aunts and uncles.

Connie has left to cherish her memory: her Husband: Michael Ray Hoilman, of the home; Daughters: Christina Pearrell and husband, Buddy, of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Amy Hoilman and partner, Melinda Koers, of Islamorada, Fla.; Grandchildren: Jennifer Hensley, Stephen Hensley and wife, Hannah, and Kendra Blevins, all of Johnson City, Tenn., and Dawson Liam, of Islamorada, Fla; Great-grandchildren: Carter and Taylen Hensley, of Elizabethton, Tenn.; Sisters: Sheri Cornett and husband, Larry, of Crossnore, NC, Melissa Baird and husband, Randy, of Elk Park, NC; and brother, Jamie Shell, of Elk Park; and several nieces and nephews.

The family of Connie Rose Puckett Hoilman will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. A committal service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Happy Valley Memorial Park, with Pastor Jamie Shell officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet in the mausoleum chapel by 1:20 p.m.

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Ralph Lynn Puckett, age 55, died December 26, 2012 at his residence.

A native of Avery County, he was born January 17, 1957.

He was a landscaper and enjoyed fishing, his dogs, gardening and spending time with his friends.

Ralph was preceded in death by his: mother, Geneva Shell; step-father, Homer P. Shell, Sr. and multiple aunts and uncles.

He has left to cherish his memory his: sisters, Connie Holiman and husband Mike of Johnson City, TN, Sheri Cornett and husband Larry of Crossnore, Missy Baird and husband Randy of Heaton; brother, Homer "Jamie" Shell of Newland; step-brothers, Ed Shell and wife Cathy of Heaton, Homer Shell, Jr. and wife Lillian of Las Vegas, Nevada; special friend, Barbara Ann Seatz of Newland; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Ralph Lynn Puckett were held in the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Rev. Brent Niddifer officiating. Interment in the Heaton Cemetery.