Richard Isaacs, II

Richard married Lilliana Swift about 1817 in North Carolina, , , . Lilliana was born about 1800 in North Carolina, , , ; died before 1880 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emsley Isaacs SR married Jane Aldridge Aug 9,1841. They had four children born in Ashe Co., NC, named Elizabeth b 1842, Richard Isaacs b 1844, Lilly Isaacs Vance b 1845, and Emsley "Emms" Isaacs Jr. b May 5,1848.

Emsley Isaacs SR was only 30 years of age when he died as of a severe cut received while chopping wood with an ax causing him to bleed to death.

After his death Jane Aldridge married Perrin Daniels, after Daniel's death she married Henry Shell, then after Shell's death she married John Calhoun.

Emsley married Jane Aldridge on 9 Aug 1841 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Jane was born about 1824 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 4 Jul 1903 in North Carolina, , , ; was buried in Daniels Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cynthia married John V.L. Reece about 1834 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. John (son of John Reece and Sarah Eggers) was born on 20 Jan 1813 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 15 Jul 1864 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Reece Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Noah married Martha Jane Fletcher about 1860 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Martha was born on 15 Feb 1840 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 10 Nov 1917 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Swift Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Byard Henry Benfield about 1859 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Byard was born on 22 Jan 1827 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; died on 13 Aug 1909 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Richard Harrison Isaacs, born August 15, 1844, Foscoe, Watauga County, N.C., was the son of Emsley Isaacs, SR and Jane Aldridge as thier second child of four children born.

He had two sisters, Elizabeth and Lilly Isaacs and one brother, Emsley Isaacs Jr. Emsley Isaacs Jr. was my Great Grandfather.

Brother: Emsley Isaacs, Jr.

In about 1870, he married Jane E. Johnson in N.C. They had eight children named Willie, Lilly, Donna, Barbara, Jane, Waitstil, John, and Delzie Isaacs. (see info. included with the photo of Richard and Jane Isaacs.)

Richard Isaacs served in the Civil War.

On February 13, 1918, Pineville, Hughes, Avery County, N.C., Richard Harrison Isaacs, still married, died at the age of 73.

Richard married Jane Elizabeth Johnson about 1890 in North Carolina, , , . Jane (daughter of John Johnson and Barbara Vance) was born on 8 Dec 1851 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 17 Feb 1921 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Daniels Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emsley married Lydia L. Carpenter about 1869 in North Carolina, , , . Lydia (daughter of William Carpenter and Elizabeth "Betsy" Wilson) was born on 25 Feb 1845 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 27 Jan 1940 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Daniels Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Margaret Matheson about 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Margaret was born on 4 Mar 1870 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 8 Sep 1952 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Henson's Chapel Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Barbara Emmaline Milam about 1898 in North Carolina, , , . Barbara was born on 7 Jan 1879 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 9 Feb 1957 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Swift Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Daniel married Addie Mae Matheson about 1895 in North Carolina, , , . Addie was born on 21 Dec 1877 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Nov 1960 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Henson's Chapel Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frances married Thomas Jefferson Matheson about 1898 in North Carolina, , , . Thomas was born about 1863; died about 1956 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Henson's Chapel Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosa married Brizilla Greene about 1900. Brizilla was born on 25 Jul 1877 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Jun 1922 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Squire Adams Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dock married Addie Fletcher about 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Addie was born about 1889 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1981 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Henson's Chapel Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lewis married Julia A. Love about 1884 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Julia (daughter of Wesley Love and Arrena J. Pennington) was born on 2 Apr 1863 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 19 Nov 1943 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Elk Mountain Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Byard married Marinda M. Johnson about 1882 in North Carolina, , , . Marinda (daughter of John Johnson and Barbara Vance) was born on 30 Oct 1850 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 19 Jan 1950 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julius married Mary Walker about 1892 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Mary was born about 1872 in North Carolina, , , ; died before 1900 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julius married Lettie E. Shell on 6 Feb 1897 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Lettie was born in Mar 1883 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Donna married Harrison Benjamin Vance on 8 May 1920 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Harrison (son of John W. Vance and Lilly Isaacs) was born on 24 Jul 1888 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 20 Jul 1966 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Daniels Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Enoch married Martha Ann Cornett about 1921 in North Carolina, , , . Martha (daughter of James Fillmore Cornett and Margaret Ellen Calhoun) was born on 11 Jan 1903 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 26 Dec 1992 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Henson's Chapel Cemetery, , Watauga 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]

Celia married William G. McNeely on 17 Nov 1904 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. William was born about 1874 in North Carolina, , , ; died before 1910 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married Will Edward Cole on 21 Jul 1917 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Will (son of Isham General Cole and Jennie Ward) was born on 12 Sep 1894 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 29 Nov 1983 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Arcus married Alice Ida Lovett about 1910 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Alice was born on 23 Mar 1895 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 22 Aug 1986 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Newland Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Norman married Janie R. Sluder about 1913 in North Carolina, , , . Janie was born on 8 Oct 1897 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 May 1997 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Newland Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marshall married Flora Bertie Bennett about 1913 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Flora was born on 13 Apr 1896 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 3 Sep 1968 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Newland Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Josephine married Starlin Isaac Calhoun about 1912 in North Carolina, , , . Starlin (son of William Harrison Calhoun and Anna Osborn) was born on 20 Apr 1888 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 Jul 1954 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucian married Lonie Singleton on 14 Jun 1913 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Lonie (daughter of Tom Singleton and Jennie (Singleton)) was born about 1895 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lee married Rosa Lewis on 28 Aug 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Rosa (daughter of Joseph M. Lewis and Serena Arwood) was born on 17 Jul 1897 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lee married Thelma Trivett on 14 May 1931 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Thelma was born on 3 Feb 1911 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 11 Feb 2001 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Daniels Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nola married Robert E. Hathaway about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert was born about 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amos married Mary Irene Cuthbertson on 28 Dec 1919 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Mary (daughter of Joseph Leander Cuthbertson and Sarah Jane Aldridge) was born on 24 Feb 1901 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 13 Feb 1984 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Libbie married George W. Johnson about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. George (son of Daniel O. Johnson and Nancy Elizabeth "Lizzie" Campbell) was born about 1907 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lilly Elizabeth Trivett, 91 of Newland, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018, at her home.

She was born on April 19, 1926, in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of Harrison and Donna Isaacs Vance.

She was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed flower gardening and canning. Her favorite radio program was the "Swap Shop."

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Lee Roger Trivett.

Lilly leaves behind to cherish her memory her: Daughter: Sylvia (Hugh) Hubble of Jonas Ridge, NC; Sons: Charles (Brenda) Trivett of Plumtree, NC, Bill (Lisa) Trivett of Plumtree, NC; six Grandchildren and eight Great-Grandchildren.

Her beloved pet, Sadie, was her faithful companion who never left her side.

Services for Lilly Elizabeth Trivett will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, 2017, from the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Daniels Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the nurses and staff of MediHome Hospice

Lillie married Lee Roger Trivette about 1945 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Lee (son of Edgar Allen Trivette and Myra L. McGuire) was born on 3 Feb 1924 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 21 Sep 1998 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Daniels Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mr. William Benjamin "Bill" Isaacs, 82, of Antioch Road, Mountain City, Tenn., died Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 15, 2004.

He was born Sept. 4, 1922 in Watauga County, N.C., a son of Enoch and Martha Cornett Isaacs.

Mr. Isaacs was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a tradesman.

Survivors include one daughter, Theresa Marie Isaacs of Zionville; three sons, Terry lee Isaacs of Meat Camp, Dennis Martin Isaacs and wife, Paulette, of Elk Park and Robert Dale Isaacs and wife, Cindy, of Winston-Salem; two sisters, Shirley Sanders of Lenoir and Blanch Presnell of Zionville; and two brothers, Joe Isaacs of Lenoir and Johnny Isaacs of Sugar Grove.

Fourteen grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by three sons, Julius Stephen and David Benjamin Isaacs and an infant; three daughters, Martha Sue and Mary Carolyn Isaacs and an infant; one brother, Rom Isaacs; and his parents, Enoch and Martha Cornett Isaacs.

Services were conducted Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan Church officiating.

Burial was in the Henson's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Notes:

Birth: Jul. 19, 1924
Watauga County
North Carolina, USA
Death: Feb. 25, 2007
Mountain City
Johnson County
Tennessee, USA

Lois Edna Isaacs Henson

Mrs. Lois Edna Henson, 82, of 818 Medical Park Drive, Mountain City, Tenn., died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, at Mountain City Care Center.

She was born in Watauga County, a daughter of the late Enoch and Martha Ann Cornett Isaacs.

She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She loved traveling.

Survivors include three sons, Baxter Henson and wife, Debbie, of Charleston, S.C., Wayne Henson and wife, Jane, of Jackson, Tenn., and Gary Henson and wife, Teresa, of Indianapolis, Ind.; two sisters, Blanche Presnell of Zionville and Shirley Sanders of Lenoir; two brothers, John Isaacs of Sugar Grove and Joe Isaacs of Lenoir; and a special friend, Janice Hawkins. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Henson; two brothers, Rom and Ben Isaacs; and one sister, Wanda Smith.

Burial followed in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.

Lois married Howard Henson about 1947 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Howard was born on 22 Apr 1926 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 19 Apr 1993 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Garden, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Linda Blanche Isaacs Presnell, age 77, of Browns Chapel Road, Boone and formerly of Zionville, died Friday evening, August 12, 2011 at Glenbridge Health & Rehabilitation.

Born April 29, 1934 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of the late Enoch and Martha Isaacs Cornett. Mrs. Presnell was a homemaker and a member of Henson's Chapel United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband; Johnny Presnell, four daughters; Lois Evans and husband, Ed, of Boone, Maxie Jones and husband, Jerry, of Vilas, Janet Snyder and husband, Michael, of Gray, Tennessee, and Carla Presnell of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; one son Mark Presnell of Wilkesboro; 10 grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren, and 2 step great grandchildren, one sister; Shirley Sanders of Lenoir, and two brothers; John Isaacs of Sugar Grove, and Joe Isaacs and wife, Kay, of Lenoir.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Wanda Smith, Edna Henson, and Ruby Isaacs, and two brothers, Ben and Rom Isaacs.

Funeral services for Mrs. Linda Blanche Isaacs Presnell will be conducted Sunday afternoon, August 14, 2011, at 3 o'clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Dan Church. Burial will follow at Henson's Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2 until 3 o'clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home.

Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to American Cancer Society Relay for Life, in care of Kathy Idol, 8821 US Hwy 421 South, Deep Gap, NC 28618, or to Glenbridge Health and Rehabilitation Patients Activities Fund, 211 Milton Brown Heirs Road, Boone, NC 28607.

Linda married Living [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]

Clarence married Mildred E. Sluder on 6 Sep 1939 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Mildred (daughter of John Andrew "Andy" Sluder and Flora Bell Hurt) was born on 4 Jul 1924 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 3 Sep 2010 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dennis married Edna Napier about 1937 in McDowell County, , , West Virginia. Edna (daughter of Gilbert Napier and Donna (Napier)) was born on 2 Apr 1907 in Lee County, , , Virginia; died on 10 Jun 1989 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Church of Jesus Christ Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Larue married Nettie Jane McKinney about 1931 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Nettie was born on 9 Nov 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 10 May 1997 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Newland Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Coye married Elsie Louise Sluder about 1934 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Elsie (daughter of John Andrew "Andy" Sluder and Flora Bell Hurt) was born on 12 Mar 1918 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 4 Nov 2010 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Comey married Claude Bernard Sluder about 1932 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Claude (son of Winton Sluder and Living) was born on 13 Nov 1911 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 6 Mar 1987 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Iris married Norman B. Cooper about 1924 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Norman was born about 1906; died about 1976 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Cooper and Ellis Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Agnes married Dallas Jordan Cooper about 1935. Dallas was born on 19 Dec 1907; died on 8 Sep 1988 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Cooper and Ellis Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amey married Carl Harrington Sparks on 27 Mar 1937 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Carl (son of Samuel Harrison Sparks and Nelia Cordell Sluder) was born on 30 Apr 1915 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 15 Jul 1996 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Melscheimer Cemetery, , Stark County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Nell V. Calhoun Cuthbertson (Mamma Nell), age 84, peacefully went to her heavenly home February 14, 2019.

She was born the eighth child on June 7, 1934 to Starlin Isaac Calhoun and Jodie Jane Benfield Calhoun in Mitchell County, N.C.

She was married to Floyd (Skeeze) Cuthbertson in July 1954.

Preceding her in death were her Parents: Starlin and Jodie; her husband: Floyd (Skeeze) Cuthbertson; Brother: Coye A Calhoun (Elsie) and six Sisters: Commeylee Sluder (Claude), Amey Sparks (Carl), Agnes Cooper (Dallas), Iris Cooper (Norman), Lucille Sparks (Newton) and Clara Wise (Alvin).

Although Nell had many siblings, she was the last child born and had many nephews and nieces her own age that she grew up with and stayed close.

Nell has two daughters: Debbie and Kelly, and two Sons-in-law: Bobby Blalock and Gene Annas (deceased). Also surviving are three Granddaughters: Shea Blalock Anderson (Eddie), Jodie Blalock Walker (Seth), McKinnley Elizabeth Annas (Abbey); and one Great-Granddaughter: Lucy M. Walker.

Nell was a beautiful gentle soul who loved everyone. She worked at various jobs during her life, the longest being a server at The Broyhill Center at App State where she retired. She faced several illnesses head on and endured them with grace and willpower. Nell was a member of First Baptist Church of Crossnore. She loved to sing and listen to old time gospel hymns.

Services for Nell V. Cuthbertson will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 18, 2017, at Crossnore First Baptist Church, with Lander Hefner officiating.

The family will receive friends beginning at noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Cuthbertson Cemetery

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Charles Baker and Heidi Powell.

Nell married Floyd William Cuthbertson on 17 Jul 1954 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Floyd was born about 1935 in North Carolina, , , ; died before 2019 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Cuthbertson Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ELIZABETHTON - Opal Benfield Street, age, 91, of Elizabethton, left her earthly home on June 27, 2018 to join her heavenly family and her savior, Jesus Christ, following an extended illness.

Opal was born in Carter County to the late Amos and Mary Benfield. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Kyle Street; and her sisters, Margaret, Evelyn, Wilma and Jean.

For many years, she and her husband owned a general store in Limestone Cove. Street's Store became a community meeting place where friendships were made and remain today. Her kindness and generosity will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, to whom she provided love, laughter and support. A true "fairy godmother!" She was a life-long member of Valley Forge Christian Church, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school.

A graveside service and inurnment to celebrate the life of Opal Benfield Street will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Tommy Oaks, officiating. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 2:20 PM.

Opal married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wilma Colbaugh, 87, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her family on Monday, July 31, 2017, at Pine Ridge Care & Rehab Center. Wilma was born in Carter County to the late Amos and Mary Cuthbertson Benfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tyler C. Colbaugh, on September 27, 2010, and three sisters, Margaret Williams, Evelyn Oaks and Jean Donahue.
Wilma retired as a sales clerk from Watson's Department Store and was a member of Borderview Christian Church, where she sang in the choir for over 50 years. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, being with her family and her pet cat, "Tommy."
Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter, Teresa Honeycutt and husband Michael, Elizabethton; two sons, Jack Colbaugh and wife Julia, Pinole, Calif., and Tyler Colbaugh and spouse Barry Hounshell, Elizabethton; two granddaughters, Nicole Moore and husband John, Elizabethton, and Kara Flinn-Colbaugh of California; two great-granddaughters, Mallory and Madilyn Moore, both of Elizabethton; and a sister, Opal Street, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will hold a graveside inurnment service at 10:45 a.m. Monday, August 7, at Mountain Home National Cemetery with Rev. Doug Hinshaw and Mr. Scott Reynolds officiating. Music will be under the direction of her great-granddaughter, Mallory Moore. The family would like to thank the staff of Pine Ridge Care and Rehab Center, Dr. Vivian Clark and Dr. Paige Furrow for the love and care shown to Wilma during her illness.

Wilma married Tyler Colbaugh, Jr. about 1948 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Tyler (son of Tylor Colbaugh and Pansy Crow) was born on 18 Aug 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Sep 2010 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried:
HAMPTON - Joyce Johnson James, 82, Hampton, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born in Carter County May 31, 1939 to the late George W. & Libby Benfield Johnson. Joyce was a 1957 graduate of Hampton High School. She loved working in her garden and quilting. She was a Charter member of Braemar Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bobby R. James, January 31, 2000, by a sister, Faye Johnson Potter and Three brothers: Bill Johnson, Walter Johnson and Joe Johnson.
Survivors include her children: Terri James Shipley, Elizabethton, Bobby R. James II and Cathy Selbert and LeAnna James Brummitt and husband Mike all of Hampton. Six Grandchildren: Amber & Adam McElyea, Jordan Lambert & wife Erika, Daniel “Opie” Lambert, Bobby James III, Michaela & Hunter Skalecki,and Kortnee Brummitt. Her Great Grandchildren:Neelynn , ShyAnne, JJ, Brayden, Andrew, Ridge and Lincoln. Several nieces & nephews.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 4, 2022 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor David Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow in the D.O. Johnson Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be Grandsons and Great Grandsons.

Notes:

Sylvia Trivett Hubble, age 68, of Jonas Ridge, NC, went to be with Jesus and her parents in Heaven on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville, NC.

She was born on June 23, 1949, in Mitchell County, NC, a daughter of the late Roger Trivett and Lily Vance Trivett.

She was preceded in death by her Parents; her first husband: Sylvester "Roger" Clark; and her beloved pet, Chico.

Sylvia was a volunteer for Linville Central Rescue Squad for many years. She also enjoyed all of her animals, needlepoint, flowers, gardening and woodworking. She was very artistic and she enjoyed helping raise her grandchildren. She enjoyed to listen to Southern Gospel music.

Sylvia leaves behind to cherish her memory her Husband: Hugh Hubble of Jonas Ridge, NC; Two Daughters: Elizabeth "Doodle" Wiseman of Marion, NC, and Michele Niehenke of Hunker, Pa.; Four Sons: Lee Clark of Roan Mountain, Tenn., Mark (Patti) Clark of Jonas Ridge, NC, Hugh (Amy) Hubble II of Jeanette, Pa., and Kenneth Hubble of Mount Pleasant, Pa.; Grandchildren: Sara, Lillie, and Scott Wiseman, Ashley Clark, Sarah and Nathan Niehenke, Shannon, Alex, Kenneth Jr., and Duncan Hubble; Two Brothers: Bill (Lisa) Trivett of Plumtree, NC, Charles (Brenda) Trivette of Plumtree, NC; and several nieces and nephews that she loved and to whom she was a second mother to.

Funeral Services for Sylvia Trivett Hubble will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2018, from the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with John Beach officiating.

The family will receive friends beginning at 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 21, at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Interment will be in the Daniels Cemetery following the funeral service on Tuesday May 22, 2018.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the Jonas Ridge EMS and the ICU Nurses at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

Mary married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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.

Family/Spouse: Julian Thompson. Julian (daughter of Charles Roscoe Thompson and Lola Gertrude Taylor) was born on 16 Feb 1944 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 8 Feb 2023 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carolyn Sue Lewis, age 81, of the Vale community, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. A native of Welch, W. Va., she was a daughter of the late Dennis and Edna Benfield, and wife of the late Stuard Lewis. She was also preceded in death by a brother: Chester Benfield. Sue was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Newland who loved to read and adored her children. Her family was of great importance to her.

In Sue's own words: "I was born a coal-miner's daughter in a cabin on a hill in West Virginia to Edna Napier Benfield and Dennis Victory Benfield on Dec. 25, 1937. My mom delivered me at home with my dad administering the "ether" dropped on a cloth on her face. My grandmother Napier was also there. I believe my parents liked their Christmas "present!" We lived in West Virginia (Welch) until 1940 and by that time I had a baby brother, Chester Morris Benfield. After he was born, they decided to call it "quits" — wonder why? Ha.. My father's mother told my dad if you marry up there "keep her up there." So, they started married life in West Virginia! Not long afterward, Dart Benfield, (Paw's Brother) got his back broke and died in the mines! Boy, then my maw was ready for dad to come home, which we did in 1940 and I'm eternally thankful. (I didn't like West Virginia)."

Left to cherish her memories are her Children: Kaye Baker and husband, Tommy, of Winder, Ga., Rick Lewis of Newland, Dennis Lewis and wife, Jan, of Elk Park, Gil Lewis and Sunni Buchanan, of Roan Mountain, Tenn. and Lori Lewis of Asheville; Grandchildren: Heather Lewis (Aaron Messer), April Ritchey (Chris), Layce Lewis and Matt Lewis (Laura); Great-grandchildren: Grayson and Lincoln Ritchey, Cade Palmer and Baker Clark, Lyndie Lewis and one on the way; and Sister-in-Law: Elaine Benfield. Several other extended family also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23, at the Church of Jesus of Christ Newland. Pastor Dave Atkins and Pastor Tommy Baker will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, in the Church of Jesus Christ Cemetery.

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Chester Morris Benfield, 73, passed away on July 29, 2013.

He was born on March 26, 1940, son of the late Dennis and Edna Napier Benfield.

Chester served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1959 - 1960. He retired from Glen Raven/U.S. Textiles and enjoyed growing Christmas Trees at his farm, Santa's Choice Christmas Tree Farm, on Cole Hollow Road in Newland. Chester was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Newland, and attended the Vale Freewill Baptist Church in the Vale community of Newland.

Chester's favorite hobbies included playing golf with his buddies, playing guitar, and enjoying time with his many friends and family.

Chester married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Doyle A Calhoun, 87, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, at the Watauga Medical Center in Boone.

Doyle was born on July 18, 1935 in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of the late Coye A. Calhoun and the late Elsie Sluder Calhoun.

Doyle was a graduate of Newland High School and had attended NC State and ETSU. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Doyle worked in Printing and Graphic Art. He was in charge of the Metropolitan Atlanta Combined Federal Campaign, and was awarded for his work in the Action/Georgia DHR Senior Companion and Foster Grandparent Program. He was recognized for Outstanding Achievement as Printing Coordinator for GSA.

In his youth, Doyle, was a member of the Vale Freewill Baptist Church in Newland. He was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church in Marietta, Ga., for 35 years and was currently a member of the Cranberry Baptist Church.

Doyle was known for his gourmet cooking and he enjoyed painting, bowling, archery, hunting, gardening, making wine, fishing, photography, bird watching, four wheelers, boating, making fishing lures, skiing, dancing and loved Mexican food. He was also a member of the Avery County Christmas Tree Farmers Association, National Rifle Association and the American Hunters Association.

He was preceded in death by his father, Coye A Calhoun; mother, Elsie S. Calhoun; nephew, Coye Yates and a niece, Christie Yates.

Doyle leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife of 63 years, Grace Ollis Calhoun; two daughters, Nancy Calhoun (Gary) Thomason Whenman of Newland, NC, Andrea Calhoun (Jesse) Shakarian of Pacific Palisades, Calif.; four grandchildren, Jordan Thomason of Newland, NC, Tori Thomason of Newland, NC, Zane Shakarian of Pacific Palisades, Calif., Stella Shakarian of Pacific Palisades, Calif.; great great grandchild, Ruby Childress of Newland, NC; and a sister, Glenda C. (Alfred) Yates of Newland, NC.

Services for Doyle A Calhoun were held at noon on Saturday, Sept. 10, from the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Rev. Lucas McKinney, David Burnop and Gene Honeycutt officiating. Interment followed in the Fork Mountain Cemetery, where Doyle was the Manager for more than 28 years.