Margaret Higgins

Margaret married John Edwards about 1840 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. John was born about 1805 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1900 Yancey County, NC Census
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Household 193
Skelton Edwards Feb 1851 49 NC NC NC
Mary J. Dec 1853 46 NC NC NC
Columbus Dec 1883 16 NC NC NC
Elis Jun 1886 14 NC NC NC
Samuel Sep 1886 13 NC NC NC
Latta Sep 1891 8 NC NC NC

Household 194
Leander Wilson Mar 1847 53 NC NC NC
William T. Nov 1879 20 NC NC NC
Margaret Edwards May 1825 75 NC NC NC Mother

Skelton married Mary J. (Edwards) about 1860 in North Carolina, , , . Mary was born in Dec 1853 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jasper married Nancy Ledford on 18 Oct 1874 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, . Nancy was born about 1859 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 10 Aug 1921 in , Madison County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Linville married Emiley Honeycutt on 11 Oct 1893 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Emiley (daughter of Thomas Honeycutt and Malissa Hensley) was born on 28 Jul 1874 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 30 Apr 1958 in McDowell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Mountain Dale Baptist Church Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emily married William Crane on 31 Mar 1896 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. William was born about 1866 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sarah Ann Crain. Sarah was born on 10 Aug 1881 in , , North Carolina, ; died on 28 Jan 1964 in , Madison County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lillie Honeycutt on 6 Feb 1896 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, . Lillie (daughter of Clingman Honeycutt and Sarah Elizabeth Fender) was born on 14 Feb 1876 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, ; died on 11 May 1971 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Girthie married John H. Edwards on 30 Jan 1918 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. John (son of Will Austin Edwards and Hester (Edwards)) was born about 1896 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Braskie married Lula Tolley about 1924 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Lula (daughter of Sanders J. Tolley and Lina Howell) was born about 1898 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sallie married Mister McIntosh about 1928 in North Carolina, , , . Mister was born about 1908 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roscoe married Dullie Crain about 1924 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, . Dullie was born on 25 May 1908 in , , Tennessee, ; died on 19 Dec 1989 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Higgins Chapel Cemetery, Unicoi County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Velva Edwards Ramsey, age 88 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 8, 1927 in Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Braskie and Lula Elizabeth Tolly Edwards. Velva was a faithful member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and was known and loved for her tremendous faith. She had an immeasurable impact on her entire family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Ramsey, a brother, Ray Edwards and a grandson, Anthony Yates.

Those remaining to cherish her memory are children, Johnny Yates (Phoebe) of Johnson City, TN, Mike Ramsey, Linda Parker (Leonard), Diane Ray (Jack), Benny Ramsey (Carol) and Terry Ramsey (Kathy), all of Marion; siblings, Lora Adkins (Raymond), S.J. Edwards (Edith), both of Marion, Estell Edwards (Charlotte) of Alta Pass, Coy Edwards (Joyce), Harmon Edwards (Jean) and Floyd Edwards (Cora), all of Erwin, TN. Twelve grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and a special friend and cousin, Carolyn Ledford also survive.

A funeral service in honor of Velva's life will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. Dr. Tom Walker, Robert Vance and Matt Mills officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., prior to the service at the church.

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Estal Edwards, age 82, of Altapass Highway in Spruce Pine died Thursday, January 28, 2016 at his home.
Born on December 30, 1933 in Yancey County, he was the son of the late Braskie and Lula Tolley Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother; Ray Edwards and a sister; Velva Ramsey.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of forty-six years; Charlotte Biddix Edwards of the home; his daughters; Patsy Edwards of Spruce Pine and Jennifer Clem and husband, Joel of Wilmington, NC; his sons; Sean Edwards of Spruce Pine and Jonathan Edwards and wife, Amy of Nebo.
The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service honoring the life of Estal Edwards on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Webb Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Mitchell officiating. A time to support the family, share memories and receive friends will be on Sunday, January 31 from 1:00 pm until the service hour in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the McKinney Gap Cemetery.

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ERWIN - We are saddened to announce the passing of Coy Edwards, age 86, of Erwin TN. Coy gained his heavenly wings on Sunday, December 18, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Coy was born in Yancey Co, NC to Braskie Edwards and Lula (Tolley) Edwards.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, 2 sisters and 4 brothers.

Coy was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. His greatest joy was taking his grandchildren camping and creating cherished memories with them. Coy loved working on classic cars and bicycles and restored many of them over the years. He also enjoyed going to classic car shows. He was employed by Summers-Taylor, Inc. for 40 years, from which he retired in 2001. He was a member of Mountain Dale Free Will Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 61 years, Joyce Edwards of Erwin, TN; three loving children including two daughters, Mitzi Edwards of Jonesborough TN , Kimberly Edwards Ritchings and her husband Kirk Ritchings of Charlotte N.C.; son, Jeff Edwards of Johnson City, TN ; four grandchildren, Laurel Edwards, Ben Edwards, Gabe Ritchings and Maggie Ritchings; brother, S.J. Edwards of Marion, NC and several nieces and nephews.

It was Coy’s wishes to be cremated and no formal service held. There will be a celebration of his life held at a later date.

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Harmon Edwards, age 77, of Erwin, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Mr. Edwards was a native of Yancey County, NC and a son of the late Braskie and Lula Tolley Edwards. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church where he was a former Sunday School Superintendent and served as a Deacon. He logged for 30+ years and he liked to restore old cars.In addition to his parents, Mr. Edwards is preceded in death by brothers Ray Edwards and Estil Edwards and sister Velva Ramsey.

Harmon Edwards has left behind to cherish his memories:
Wife of 56 ½ years: Frances (Jean) Callahan Edwards, of Erwin;
Daughters: Angel Whitson and husband Michael, of Erwin;
Kathy Ensor and Jeff Campbell, of Johnson City;
Granddaughter: Lenee Hendrix and husband Mark, of Johnson City;
Grandsons: Chase Whitson and wife Beth, of Johnson City;
Caleb Whitson, of Johnson City;
Great-Granddaughters: Kalen Hendrix, of Johnson City;
Kathryn Whitson, of Johnson City;
Brothers: Floyd Edwards and wife Cora, of Erwin;
Coy Edwards and wife Joyce, of Erwin;
S. J. Edwards and wife Edith, of Marion, NC;
Sister: Lora Adkins, of Marion, NC;
Many beloved nieces and nephews.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Harmon Edwards in a funeral service to be at 4:00 PM, Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Faith Baptist Church. Reverend Harold Lewis and Reverend Steve Sparks will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 2:30 PM and continue until service time on Sunday at Faith Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 11:00 PM at Tinker Cemetery. Those attending will meet at Faith Baptist Church at 10:30 to go in procession. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

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Cecil B. Edwards, age 86, of Johnson City, TN passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 in Ivy Hall Nursing Home, Elizabethton.

A native of Unicoi County, TN, he was the son of the late Roscoe Raymond and Dulla Zenia Crain Edwards.

He retired from the U.S. Forestry Service working with the Senior Crew. He was also a former employee of Empire Furniture and had worked many years in the sawmill business. He grew up in the Higgins Chapel Baptist Church in the Flag Pond Community of Unicoi. Mr. Edwards enjoyed farming and gardening.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nina Ruth Stout Edwards; a daughter, Donna Campbell; a sister, Zetta Carter and three brothers, David Edwards, Vestil Edwards and Jerry Edwards.

Those left to cherish his memory include a daughter, Kathy Renfro and husband Steve, Johnson City; six granddaughters, Amy Kuntz and husband Mike, Rebecca Patsel and husband Tim, Katherine Renfro and companion Jason, Stephanie Renfro, Tracey Myers and husband Daniel and Hope Renfro; one grandson, Stephen Renfro II; four great-granddaughters; seven great-grandsons and six great-great-grandchildren; a sister Zelda Lingerfelt and husband Lawrence; a son-in-law, Mitch Campbell and two sisters-in-law, Bertha Edwards and Evelyn Edwards. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Cecil B. Edwards will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, February 22, 2018 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Danny Osborne officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. on Thursday prior to the service. Interment will follow the service in the Higgins Creek Cemetery in the Flag Pond Community of Unicoi. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Mike Kuntz, Tim Patsel, Norman Edwards, and Jason Davis.

Cecil married Nina Ruth Stout about 1952 in , , Tennessee, . Nina (daughter of James W. Stout and Viola M. Green) was born on 31 Oct 1934 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; died on 11 Dec 2011 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Higgins Chapel Cemetery, Unicoi County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jerry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Zetta Mae Edwards Carter, age 81, resident of U.C.M.H. Long Term Care Facility formerly of 108 Old Asheville Highway, Erwin, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 at the Unicoi County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care. She was a native of Unicoi County and a daughter of the late Roscoe R. and Dullie L. Crain Edwards. Zetta was a loving homemaker. She was a member of Higgins Chapel Baptist Church where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Bryan E. Carter; step-son, Frankie N. Carter; brothers, John David Edwards and wife, Lou Fender Edwards, and Vestil C. Edwards, and Jerry R. Edwards; sisters-in-law, Nina Ruth Stout Edwards; niece, Brenda Kay Edwards; nephews, James Donald Edwards, Anthony T. Edwards, and Larry Edwards.

Zetta has left behind to cherish her memoires:
Sister: Zelda E. Cole Lingerfelt and husband, James L. of Erwin;
Brother: Cecil B. Edwards;
Step-daughter-in-law: Reva Bailey Carter of Flag Pond;
Sisters-in-law: Evelyn Allen Edwards and Bertha Tipton Edwards;
Step-grandson: Gary Carter;
Step-granddaughter: Alex Carter;
Nephews: Dale Cole and wife, JoAnn,
Nicholas Meadows;
Niece: Denise Hollett and husband, Tod:
Great Nephews: Ben Banks, Nick Banks and Tyler Cole
Niece-in-law: Bobbie Edwards;
Special friend and family: Huel Hoyle

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Zetta Mae Edwards Carter in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 PM, Friday, April 22, 2016 in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Edward Hoyle will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by the Higgins Chapel Baptist Church. A visitation period to share memoires and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 PM and continue until service time on Friday at Valley Funeral Home. A committal service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the Higgins Chapel Cemetery. Those who wish to attend will meet at 10:30 AM, Saturday at Valley Funeral Home to go in procession to the cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Dale Cole, Norman Edwards, Doug Edwards, Gary Carter, and Nicholas Meadows. Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Banks, Nick Banks, Tyler Cole and men of the Church.

Zetta married Earl Bryan Carter on 31 Jul 1961. Earl (son of Robert Swain Carter and Margaret Birley Harris) was born on 10 Jul 1913; died on 18 Jun 1991 in , Unicoi County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Higgins Chapel Cemetery, Unicoi County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ERWIN - Zelda Cole Lingerfelt, age 80, of Erwin, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Erwin, Zelda is a daughter of the late Roscoe and Dullie (Crain) Edwards. She was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church where she was the Assistant Pianist, assisted with Vacation Bible School and taught Sunday School. She loved her flowers and gardening, singing and cooking. In addition to her parents, Zelda is preceded in death by her 1st husband, Kermit Buster Cole; one sister, Zetta Carter; and four brothers: Jerry Edwards, Vestil Edwards, David Edwards and Cecil Edwards.

Zelda Cole Lingerfelt has left behind to cherish her memory: daughter, Cynthia Denise Hollett and husband, Todd; son, Kermit Dale Cole and wife, JoAnn; step-son, Nicholas Lingerfelt and wife, Ashleigh; step-daughters: Sherri Lingerfelt (Lori) and Shellie Lingerfelt; grandsons: Nicholas Charles Banks, Tyler Dale Cole and Benjamin Cole Banks; granddaughters: Kendall Lingerfelt and Rory Lingerfelt; Several nieces and nephews.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Zelda Cole Lingerfelt in a funeral service to be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. Pastor Brian Campbell and Pastor Jeff Autry will officiate. Musical selections will be provided by Michael Peterson and family. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 1:00 pm and will continue until service time on Wednesday at Valley Funeral Home. A graveside committal service will be held in Evergreen Cemetery following the funeral service. Those attending the committal service should meet at Valley Funeral Home by 2:30 pm on Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be: Tyler Cole, Keith Cole, Nick Banks, Ben Banks, Ed Griffith, David Griffith, Steve Clouse, Tony Slemmons and Todd Hollett.

Zelda married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]