Lazarus Trivette

Lazarus married Mary Ann Greer about 1855 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary was born in Jun 1831 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 8 Nov 1913 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Norris Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Louisa Ann Church on 15 Apr 1878 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Louisa (daughter of Phillip Church and Anna Trivette) was born on 12 Feb 1854 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 10 Oct 1898 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Trivett Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Reuben married Louisa Jane Harmon about 1877 in North Carolina, , , . Louisa was born on 7 Jun 1855 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 20 May 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Trivett Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married Mary Elvira Harmon about 1880 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary (daughter of Eli George Washington Harmon and Susan Elizabeth Yelton) was born on 22 Dec 1865 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 20 Apr 1941 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Trivett Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married George Wooten about 1877 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. George was born on 5 Jun 1856 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 27 Mar 1929 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martisha married William Berry Norris about 1882 in North Carolina, , , . William (son of Joseph Sands Norris and Sarah Hopkins) was born on 15 May 1861 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 21 Nov 1947 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Norris Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Leander M. Harmon about 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Leander (son of Eli George Washington Harmon and Susan Elizabeth Yelton) was born about 1872 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kelley married Nancy B. "Nannie" Main on 23 Aug 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nancy (daughter of John M. Main and Emma H. Wagner) was born in May 1887 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married Effie Jean Nelson about 1900. Effie was born about 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Leonard Martin Storie on 25 Dec 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Leonard (son of James Madison Storie and Mary Caroline McGuire) was born about 1884 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1954 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Ruby Viola Cook about 1910 in North Carolina, , , . Ruby (daughter of Thomas Filmore Cook and Margaret Helen Harmon) was born on 27 Mar 1887 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Jobe E. Eggers on 21 Nov 1909 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Jobe (son of Isaac Eggers and Martha Stansberry) was born on 30 May 1887 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 30 Oct 1971 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Grindstaff Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zora married Gurnie Norris on 15 Jun 1913 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Gurnie (son of Bill Norris and Vivia (Norris)) was born about 1886 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Eliza A. Holsclaw about 1912 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Eliza (daughter of William Henry Holsclaw and Elmira "Mira" Miller) was born on 15 Jul 1896 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 18 Jun 1978 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jeter married Ann Mae Keener on 28 Mar 1914 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Ann (daughter of Frank Cephas Keener and Mary E. Gwyn) was born on 12 Aug 1895 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 23 Feb 1985 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Julia married Eugene Garrett Eller about 1914 in North Carolina, , , . Eugene (son of Benjamin Franklin Eller and Annie Rachel Stout) was born on 2 Sep 1892 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 6 Apr 1953 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Newland Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Grady married Dorothy Jane Greer about 1924 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Dorothy (daughter of John Roe Greer and Sarah Richardson) was born on 10 Sep 1907 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Feb 1970 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Trivett Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leroy married Connie Andes about 1915. Connie (daughter of Charles Elwood Andes and Celia Jane Trivette) was born on 27 Nov 1895 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 3 Oct 1980 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bynum married China Rose Ann Church on 2 Apr 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . China (daughter of Sidney Russell Church and Martha E. Church) was born on 25 Dec 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 3 Dec 1985 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married James Frederick Holsclaw about 1920. James was born on 18 Oct 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Jan 1964 in Knox County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ivan married Agnes Delphia Sutherland about 1930. Agnes was born on 23 Apr 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 Jan 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lena married John Lee Parlier on 13 Nov 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Leander Pinkney Parlier and Susan Cornelia "Nelia" Brown) was born on 31 Dec 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died in Nov 1973 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Laurel Springs Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Smith Glenn Storey, 94, of Elk Park NC, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2018, in his home

Mr. Storey was born on Old Beech Mountain July 7, 1923, where he lived all of his life. He graduated from Cranberry High School, worked in the shipyards in Wilmington, NC as a welder, served in the Army 1290th Engineer Combat Battalion, 1st Army XXI Corps, 3rd Army, and 15th Army XXIII Corps in France and Germany during WWII. He worked for 28 years for the U.S. Postal Service as rural mail carrier in Elk Park, NC until he retired. Mr. Storey had a small farm where he raised Angus beef cattle, apple trees, tobacco and honeybees.

He was married to Wilma T. Storey on Nov. 27, 1952, for 66 years and a member of Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church.

Mr. Storey is survived by his five children: Edward Glenn Storey and his wife, Nanette Storey, Darren Lee Storey, Marilyn Elizabeth Storey, William Smith Storey, and Andrew David Storey and his wife Jennifer Storey; his four grandchildren: Samuel Storey and Carla Shomaker, Jacob Storey and his wife, Nellie Storey, Ashley Anderson and Aidan Storey; great grandchildren: Eddie Storey and Brittney Storey; nieces and nephews and the rest of his relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Leonard Martin Storey and Mary Trivette Storey; as well as his brothers and sisters: James Creston Storey, Lena H. Storey, Fairy Louisa Storey, Alma C. Range, and Hugh C. Storey, an infant brother: Harlie Storey; and his infant son: Phillip Carl Storey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. The family of Smith G. Storey wishes to thank Caldwell Hospice staff and volunteers, friends of the Beech Mountain Community, and members of the Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church for all their help, support and prayers. And a special thank you to his granddaughter, Ashley Anderson, for her compassion, devotion and help in taking care of Mr. Storey.

Friends were received from 6 tp 8 p.m. on July 2, 2018, at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home in Newland, NC. The funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on July 3, 2018, at Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Dennis Church and Rev. Garland Honeycutt will officiate the service.

Smith married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Pauline Kelly, 88, 903 Oak Street, Elizabethton, died Wednesday, May 26, 1999, at Hillview Health Center following an extended illness.

Mrs. Kelly was a native of Avery County, N.C., and a daughter of the late David and Ruby Cook Trivett. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Coy Kelly, January 19, 1957, a daughter, Wanda Bass, a son, Paul Kelly, a brother, James Trivett, and two sisters, Louise Oliver and Loy Trivett.

Mrs. Kelly had lived in Elizabethton since 1928. She was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church, where she had been a Sunday School Teacher for over 40 years and was active in the W.M.U. of the church.

Survivors include a daughter, Maxine Cole, Elizabethton; a son, David Kelly, Jefferson City; two sisters, Margie Trivett, Elk Park, N.C., and Agnes Walsh, Dearborn, Mich.; two brothers, Omer Trivett and Bert Trivett, both of Elk Park N.C.; a son-in-law, James Bass; a daughter-in-law, Lucille Kelly; and a sister-in-law, Betsy Bare. Eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Pauline married Coy Rhudy Kelly about 1928 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Coy was born on 15 Mar 1907 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 19 Jan 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Louise married Kilby M. Oliver about 1934. Kilby was born on 6 May 1913; died on 12 Jul 1980 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Loy married Clayton Finley Trivette about 1942. Clayton (son of Dudley Jobe Trivette and Winnie N. Norwood) was born on 12 Feb 1922 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 29 Jul 2004 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Trivett Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Omer David Trivette, age 84, of Elk Park, N.C. went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2009 after an extended illness at Roan Highlands Nursing Center.

He was born June 5, 1924, to the late David and Ruby Cook Trivette.

Omer was a member of the Beech Mtn. Baptist Church where he served for many years as both superintendent and deacon. He was also a founding member of the Beech Mtn. Community Club.

He was a member of the Cranberry Lodge #598 A.F.A.M for over 50 years, a Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of the Oassis Temple.

Omer retired from the North Carolina Prison system after 28 years of service. He was also a veteran of the United States Navy during WWII.

He enjoyed coin collecting, antiques, farming and his cows.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by; his wife of 55 years, Faye Mitchell Trivette; brother Jim Trivette; sisters, Pauline Kelly, Louise Oliver, Margie Trivette, Loy Trivette and Agnes Walsh.

Left to carry on his memory are; his children, son Wayne Trivette, and wife Hope of Chillowie, VA; daughters, Cathy Trivette and husband Arnold of Old Beech Mtn., Kelley McGuire and husband Jeff also of Old Beech Mtn.; his brother; Bert Trivette and wife Ann of Old Beech Mtn.; grandchildren, Hunter Trivette and wife Heather, Tracy Frick and husband Bryam, Andrew Trivette and wife Ali, Trapper McGuire and Jennifer McGuire; and one great grandson, Skylar Trivette.

The family will receive friends on Friday March 20th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday march 21st at 11:00 a.m. at the Beech Mountain Baptist Church. Rev. Dennis Church and Dr. Charles Lanier will officiate.

Interment will follow in the Beech Mtn. Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pall bearers will be; Hunter Trivette, Drew Trivette, Trapper McGuire, Bryam Frick, Alex Elkins and K.C. Carter. Honorary pallbearers are the deacons of Beech Mtn. Baptist Church.

Graveside Rites will given by the Cranberry Masonic Lodge #598 A.F.A.M along with the VFW Pat Ray Post and the NC State Prison Honor Guard.

David married Faye Olive Mitchell about 1945. Faye (daughter of George Mitchell and Mary Jones, daughter of George Cleveland Mitchell and Mary Ann Love) was born on 19 Sep 1928 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 25 Nov 2002 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Bert Allen Trivett, age 82, of Beech Mountain Road, Elk Park, died October 6th, 2014 at home. He was born June 9, 1932 in Avery County. After serving in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, Bert returned to Avery County and worked as a self-employed rock mason in the area. He was a member of Beech Mountain Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Nunley Trivett; son, Jimmy Trivett of Elk Park; four grandsons, Nathan, Jacob, Matthew and Luke Trivett, all of Elk Park; granddaughter, Summer Trivett of Johnson City, TN; and two great-granddaughters, Tatum Cook of Johnson City and Candice Dawn Trivett of Elk Park.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Lincoln and Matthew Trivett; three brothers, Omer, Jim and Ustace Trivett; four sisters, Pauline Kelley, Louise Oliver, Loy Trivett and Agnes Walsh.

Bert married Anna Lee Nunley about 1953 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Anna (daughter of Richard McKinley Nunley and Vertie Louise Harmon) was born on 21 Nov 1935 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 6 Mar 2016 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Floyd married Lucy Blair about 1945 in North Carolina, , , . Lucy (daughter of James William Blair and Rosa Lee "Rosy" Gwyn) was born on 8 Sep 1923 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 22 Nov 2019 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Elk Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, Banner Elk, Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

J. married Martha Jean Vance on 28 Mar 1959 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Martha (daughter of Phillip William Vance and Alta Marie Hughes) was born on 7 Oct 1937 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died about 2015. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kate married Harry Estle Taylor about 1934 in North Carolina, , , . Harry (son of Joe Taylor and Martha Braswell) was born about 1890 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 1 Aug 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Newland Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kate married Marshall James Brewer on 24 Nov 1937 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Marshall (son of Samuel Patterson Brewer and Laura Bell Taylor) was born on 20 Nov 1911 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 30 Aug 1984 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Newland Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dean married Bessie Viola Townsend about 1942 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Bessie (daughter of Walter W. Townsend and Etta Jackson) was born on 12 Jun 1918; died on 7 Aug 2002 in North Carolina, , , ; was buried in Newland Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lula Eller Smith, age 89, of Banner Elk, NC passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Life Care Center in Banner Elk, NC.

She was born on March 22, 1930, in Avery County, NC, the 12th out of 13 children of the late Eugene Eller and the late Julia Trivette Eller. Lula worked for Glen Raven Mills and retired from Cannon Memorial Hospital, where she served as the Laundry Supervisor.

She was a longtime member of the Arbor Dale Presbyterian Church. Lula was a loving and kind woman who welcomed anyone, whether stranger, friend or family, into her home. In the true fashion of a Southern lady, no one ever left her home without either having or being offered a drink or eating a meal.

She was the matriarch of both the Eller family and the Smith family. Lula's family was very important to her and she loved everyone, with no exceptions. One of the highlights of her year was the annual Eller Family Reunion.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband: Frank Melvin Smith, Sr.; six Sisters: Kate Brewer, Mary Smith, Grace Goodwin, Margaret Thompson, Rachel Garner, Betty Jo Puckett; six Brothers: Cecil Eller, Gene Eller, Dean Eller, Pat Eller, Roland "Dutch" Eller, Carl Eller.

Lula leaves behind to cherish her memory her Son: Frankie (Peggy) Smith, Jr. of Banner Elk, NC; Granddaughter: Wendy Smith of Banner Elk, NC; Grandson: Rusty (Dr. Mahmoud Saleh) Smith of Charlottesville, Va.; Grandson: David (Marcie) Smith of Newland, NC; Great-Grandson: Carter Smith of Newland, NC; Great-Grandson: Kaden Smith of Newland, NC; Granddaughter: Lizzie McLaughlin of Charlotte.

Funeral services for Lula Eller Smith will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at the Arbor Dale Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Tee Gatewood officiating. Interment will follow in the Pappy Will Smith Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to their church families at Arbor Dale Presbyterian and Mount Calvary Baptist for the loving support and concern. To Janet Trammel and Carol Smith for being there with Lula during her final moments and to the staff of Life Care Center for the wonderful love and care they provided.

Lula married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Betty Jo Eller Puckett, age 86, of Banner Elk, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at the Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC.

She was born on Nov. 13, 1931, in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Eugene Eller and the late Julia Trivette Eller.

Betty was a member of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Banner Elk and had retired from Cannon Memorial Hospital after many years working in the housekeeping department. She enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. Her happiest moments revolved around the holidays and birthdays, which brought her family together. Betty once said "Family, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, bring me the most enjoyment in life."

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: William Puckett; five sisters: Kate Brewer, Mary Eller Smith, Grace Goodwin, Margaret Thompson and Rachel Garner; six brothers: Cecil Eller, Gene Eller, Dean Eller, Pat Eller, Roland "Dutch" Eller and Carl Eller.

Betty Jo leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters: Billie Jo (Bill) Frontz of Myrtle Beach, SC, Janet (Rusty) Trammel of Banner Elk, NC; Sons: Timothy Puckett of Banner Elk, NC, Todd (Judith Bowden) Puckett of Linville, NC; Sister: Lula Eller Smith of Banner Elk, NC; Grandchildren: Jessica (Byron) Clawson, Natasha (Glenn) Griffith, Sean (Jennifer) Puckett, Shane (Hailey) Puckett, Brandon (Michelle) Frontz, Kyle (Nicole) Trammel, Carly (John) Woods, Riley Puckett and 13 great grandchildren.

Services for Betty Jo Eller Puckett will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, from the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Rev. George Wright officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Interment will be in the Bill Puckett Family Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 10.

Melborne married Arliss Biggs about 1938. Arliss was born on 9 Jan 1918; died in Feb 1989 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gladys Irene Norris McCracken

Gladys Irene Norris McCracken, 91, of the Central Community, went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, March 5, 2011 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. She was born in the Laurel Fork Community on Buck Mountain in Carter County on May 29, 1919, to the late Bynum Lee and China RoseAnn Church Norris. She was a homemaker and an active member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was blessed to live 91 active years enjoying the love of her family, and took great pride in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was affectionately known as Grandma Mac.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Herman McCracken and a brother, Melbourne Norris.

She is survived by her children, Dennis McCracken, of Aberdeen, NC; Helen McCracken Dudley and husband, Neil, of Roanoke, VA; Gerald McCracken and wife, Karen, of Rock Hill, SC; and Jeffrey "Ben" McCracken, of the home; grandchildren, Jessamyn Rachels and husband, Lee, of Summerville, SC; Dylan McCracken, of New Orleans, LA; Kirk Dudley and wife, KyAnne, of Roanoke, VA; Scott Dudley and girlfriend, Amina Ali, of Cloverdale, VA; and Jason McCracken, Rock Hill, SC; great-grandchildren, Leah and Seth Rachels, Jaylen Reeves and Donte Collins, sisters; Elwanda Reeser and Veryl Hopson, both of Elizabethton; a brother, Beryl Norris and wife, Jo Ann, of Shell Creek; and special friends, Nancy Dennis and husband, David, of Charleston, SC; and Jeanie Walker and husband, Billy, of Johnson City.

The funeral service for Mrs. Gladys Irene Norris McCracken will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 8, 2011 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Dr. Joe Sorah officiating.

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ELIZABETHTON - Mrs. Elwanda Norris Reeser, age 96, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Monday, August 28, 2017 in the Hillview Health Center, Elizabethton.

A native of Watauga County, NC she was the daughter of the late Bynum Lee Norris and China Rose Church Norris. Mrs. Reeser was a homemaker and a seamstress. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and a former member of Doe River Baptist Church, Elizabethton. While at Doe River Baptist Church she taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School. Mrs. Reeser enjoyed working in her gardens and especially loved her flowers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Everette Reeser in 2002; a son, Ralph D. Reeser; a sister, Gladys McCracken and a brother, Melbourne Norris. Those left to cherish her memory include a son Floyd R. Reeser and wife Joy, Elizabethton, TN; a daughter, Phyllis M. Reeser Eggers and husband Cecil, Elizabethton, TN; four grandchildren, Clinton Reeser and wife Carla, Elizabethton, TN; Ingrid Deloach and husband Shannon, Hampton, TN; Travis Eggers and wife Lorrie, Blountville, TN and Eric Eggers and wife Penny, Dacula, GA; eight great-grandchildren, Sydney Puckett, Kinsley Reeser, Cody Eggers and wife Kayla, McKenzie Caldwell and husband Todd, all of Elizabethton, TN; Lexi Eggers, Bailee Eggers and Ally Eggers, all of Dacula, GA; Karra Ratliff, Blountville, TN and a soon to be born great-grandchild, Everly Deloach; two great-great – grandchildren, Brycen Eggers and Reid Caldwell; a brother, Beryl Norris, Roan Mountain, TN; a sister, Veryl Hopson, Elizabethton, TN and a sister-in-law, Dorothy Reeser, Johnson City, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A celebration of life service for Mrs. Elwanda Norris Reeser will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, August 31, 2017 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Chris Hughes and Rev. Travis Tyler officiating. Music will be under the direction of Gordon Kyte and Loren Harris. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Thursday prior to the funeral service or at her residence or at the residence of her daughter, Phyllis Eggers at other times.

Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Friday, September 1, 2017 in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Travis Eggers, Eric Eggers, Clinton Reeser, Shannon Deloach, Cody Eggers and Todd Caldwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Theil McCracken, Harold Smith, David Ferguson and her nephews.

Elwanda married Everett H. Reeser on 22 May 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Everett (son of Allen Herman Reeser and Iva Dell Hensley) was born on 25 Aug 1916 in Greene County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 Dec 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Veryl Norris “Grandma” Hopson, 93, Elizabethton, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021, in the Hermitage Health Center. A native of Roan Mountain, she was a daughter of the late Bynum & China Church Norris. She was a graduate of Cloudland High School. She operated Grandma’s Day Care for a number of years. Veryl was a member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton. She loved to sew and loved to work with her flowers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John Henry Hopson and a grandson: Kevin Arney.
Survivors include her children: Linda & Ken Arney, Clara & Tom Ingram and John & Katrina Hopson all of Elizabethton. Four Grandchildren: Blake Hopson and wife Carrie, Jaycee Hopson, Colbie Hopson, Amy Estep and husband Ihab El-Shinnawy. Four Great Grandchildren.
Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic the family will have a private service Saturday at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Mr. Greg Key Minister officiating.

Beryl married John Henry Hopson on 6 Apr 1947 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Caney Hopson and Lelia Scroggins) was born on 4 Mar 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 5 Sep 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ola married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Maxine Hodge Gagliano, 96, of Elizabethton, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 10, 2022, at Hillview Heath and Rehabilitation Center. She was one of 12 children born in Roan Mountain to the late James Fredrick Holsclaw and Susan Harmon Holsclaw.
Maxine spent the early part of her working years at Bemberg Corporation. She would later open a remnant shop with her sister Pauline. It was known as Yate’s Remnant Shop. After the death of her first husband, Maxine moved to Jacksonville, Fla., where she met her second husband, Michael Gagliano. After their marriage they decided to move to St. Augustine, Fla., where they would spend their lives together. She worked at The Perky Pelican Christmas Shoppe and volunteered at St. John’s Food Pantry. In the year of 2000, Maxine decided to move back to Elizabethton. She was a member of Eastside Christian Church. Maxine enjoyed crafting, gardening, cooking and music of all kinds.
In addition to her parents was preceded in death by husbands, Norman “Skeet” Hodge and Michael John Gagliano; son, Norman “Cotton” Hodge; daughter-in-law, Judy May Hodge; three sisters, Pauline Yates Shell, Ola Taylor Campbell and Betty Whitson Maupin; and four brothers, Charlie Holsclaw, Claude Holsclaw, Willie Holsclaw and John Holsclaw.
Those left to cherish her memory are her three sisters, Martha Laws Forbes of Johnson City, Juanita Pansock and Barbara Milsaps of Elizabethton; brother, Arthur Holsclaw of Elizabethton; cousin (who Maxine mentioned many times that he was like a brother), Wes Holsclaw (Jane); step-children, Joe Gagliano and Joyce Christopher. Six grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to celebrate the life of Maxine Hodge Gagliano will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home. The family will receive friends between the hours of 1 and 2 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service. The graveside service and committal will follow in procession to Happy Valley Memorial Park, Johnson City. Pallbearers will be selected by family and friends.

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Willie Holsclaw, age 83, of Elizabethton, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was the son of the late Fred and Susan Harmon Holsclaw. He retired from City of Elizabethton, and served as a consultant until present day. Willie was a member and elder, of 50 years at Elizabethton Church of Christ. He was a graduate of Elizabethton High School and a big fan of the Elizabethton Cyclones. He loved to fish, hunt, golf, cook and spend time with his family.
Willie was preceded in death by his three brothers, Charlie Holsclaw, Claude Holsclaw and John Holsclaw; three sisters, Ola Campbell, Pauline Shell and Betty Maupin; sister-in-law, Donna Holsclaw; brother-in-law, Jim Maupin. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, of 63 years, Leota Holsclaw, of the home; two sons, Eddie Holsclaw, of Elizabethton and Jeff Holsclaw and wife Vanessa, of Unicoi; three grand-daughter’s, Jessica Trivett and husband David, Katie Rosario and Husband Danny and Summer Mosley and husband Christopher; two grandson’s, Noah Holsclaw and Josh Reifert; eleven great-grandchildren, Halle, Luke, Levi, Miles, Callie, Millie, Stella, Willa Mae, Selah, Nala and Jade; brother, John Arthur Holsclaw; four sisters, Maxine Gagliano, Juanita Pansock, Barbara Milsaps, all of Elizabethton and Martha Forbes, of Johnson City; two sister’s-in-law, Eula Mae Hodge and Dorothy Dean Oaks, both of Elizabethton; special nieces, Tammy, Kim, Susie, Bebe, Debbie, Annie, Teresa, Nancy and several other nieces and nephews also survive.
The graveside service and committal will be held at Happy Valley Memorial Park.

Willie married Leota Potter about 1959 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Leota (daughter of James Monroe Potter and Sarah Catherine Hopson) was born about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Nov 2021 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - John B. "Peeps" Holsclaw, Sr., age 78, of Johnson City, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 29, 2018 from Franklin Woods Community Hospital.

John was born in Elizabethton to the late Fred and Susan Harmon Holsclaw. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Hendrix Holsclaw; an infant daughter, Christy Michelle Holsclaw; two brothers, Charlie Holsclaw and Claude Holsclaw; and two sisters, Pauline Shell and Ola Campbell.

John attended East Tennessee State University and the University of Tennessee, where he played football on a scholarship. He was the former Carter County Property Assessor for twenty seven years and was a member of Elizabethton Church of Christ, where he had served as a Deacon. John also was the announcer for Carter County sports on WBEJ for forty one years and was known as "The Voice of the Cyclones." He was a former Lyons Club member and enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, and announcing sporting games and attending sporting events.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Tammy Holsclaw-Jones and husband Randy, of Johnson City, John Holsclaw, Jr. and wife Sheri, of Johnson City and Kim Buckner and husband Brian, of Elizabethton; eight grandchildren, Brooke Jones-Cannon and husband Ethan, Casey Jones, Alex Jones, Taylor Holsclaw, Kaeli Sams, Dana Belle Holsclaw, Hannah Holsclaw and Holly Holsclaw; seven siblings, Maxine Gagliano, of Elizabethton, Martha Forbes, of Johnson City, Juanita Pansock, of Elizabethton, Arthur Holsclaw and wife Jeannie, of Elizabethton, Barbara Millsaps, of Elizabethton, Betty Jean Maupin and husband Jim, of Elizabethton, and Willie Holsclaw and wife Leota, of Elizabethton. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to celebrate the life of John B. "Peeps" Holsclaw, Sr. will be conducted at 5:00 PM on Saturday, December 8, 2018 in the Elizabethton High School Gymnasium with Mr. Roby Ellis, Mr. Dennis Pierce and Mr. Eddy Craft, officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM in the gymnasium, prior to the service on Saturday or at the residence at other times.

The committal and entombment will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 9, 2018 in the Mausoleum of Peace at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Steve Roberts, Jeff Holsclaw, Norman Hodge, Ronnie Taylor, Alex Jones, Brian Buckner, Ethan Cannon and Dale Fair. Honorary pallbearers will be his nephews, his church family, all coaches and ball players throughout the years, whom he loved so much, including his little league ball players, his teammates at Elizabethton High School and University of Tennessee, the staff of WBEJ radio, his broadcasting associates and all of his special friends.

John married Donna Hendrix about 1961 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Donna (daughter of Mack Cody Hendrix and Ruth Irene Massengill) was born on 24 Dec 1940 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jul 2016 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gary Norman Trivett, "Lum-Gum", husband, father and ABSOLUTE BEST "PAW" to his grandbabies, entered into perfect peace on Sunday, October 1, 2017 as he succumbed to his battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's as a result of exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

Those left to treasure his memory are his wife and ever-present Caregiver of 49 years, Freada, his daughters, Tracie Percell and husband, Troy, Jonesborough and Brittney Campbell and husband, Alex, Hampton. Four Grandchildren, Taylor and Tristan Michael Percell and Braylon and Brogen Campbell, and 1 Great Granddaughter, Teagan Percell. One brother, Johnnie Trivett and wife Lois, Kingston, two sisters: Gaynell Ilar, Kingston, and Peggy Marlene Tolley and husband Keith, Elizabethton, In addition several nieces and nephews. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Ivan Carl and Agnes Delphia Sutherland Trivett, and a sister, Nadine Campbell.

Gary was a Graduate of Hampton High School, Sergeant in U.S. ARMY, Reserve Deputy at Carter County Sherriff's Department and retired from the Carter County School system as a Teacher from HHS in 2008.

Gary was an avid fisherman, loved fast cars, including his NOVA, and had a caring and compassionate heart, but most of all LOVED and enjoyed being "Paw" to Taylor, Michael, Braylon, Brogen and Teagan.

He spent time camping at Roan Mountain State Park with his "Camping Buddies". He was a Member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church

Special Friends and thanks to Herm Tolley, Johnny Ramsey, Jerry Bowers, Bobby Stout, and Monroe Stevens. A note of thanks to his dedicated caregiving team: Dr. Bocclarosa, The Adult Day Center, In Home Services, VA Medical Center and the VA CLC.

A celebration of Gary's life will be held on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at Memorial Funeral Chapel, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. with a celebration of life service beginning at 7 p.m. Pastor Mark Fowler and Bro. Bobby Stout will be officiating. Music will be by Pastor Craig Ponder and Bobby McGee.

Pallbearers will be Troy Percell, Alex Campbell, Michael Percell, Braylon Campbell, Brogen Campbell and Brandon Oliver.

Interment will be at Happy Valley Memorial Park on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at 11 a.m.

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Jean Nellie Cook, age 89, of Banner Elk, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, at Cranberry House surrounded by family and friends.

She was born on August 9, 1928 in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of John Parlier and Lena Storie Parlier.

Jean was a long time member of Elk Valley Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. Jean loved spending time with her family and friends.

She was always doing for others and always had a smile. She was an amazing seamstress who made many friends through her love for sewing. Her health brought her to Cranberry House, where she called home for five years and touched many lives.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Dennis Cook; Brothers: John Parlier Jr., Wayne Parlier, Jim Parlier; Sisters: Alma Sumpter, Mary Smith, Pearl Ann McGuire; and Granddaughter: Joy Cook.

Jean leaves behind to cherish her memory her Daughters: Patsy (Floyd) Townsend of Banner Elk, NC, and Betty (Jerry) Ward of Old Beech Mtn., NC; Son: Dennis Keith (Judy) Cook of Heaton, NC; Brother: Mark (Dorothy) Parlier of Old Beech Mtn. NC; Granddaughters: Denise (Garry) Powell of Banner Elk, NC; Lindsey (Chase) Elswick of New Tazewell, Tenn.; Grandsons; Stephen (Kari) Townsend of Greensboro, NC; Tracey Ward of Mountain City, TN; D.J. (Angela) Cook of Creedmoor, NC; Great-Grandchildren: Leah, Landon, Lucas, Josiah, Nathan, Ella and Addy; and Several Nieces and Nephews.

Services for Jean Nellie Cook will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, from the Grandfather Chapel of Reins- Sturdivant Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Fall Creek Cemetery.

A special Thank You to the staff at Cranberry House, and Nurses and staff of Medi-Home Hospice.

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Matthew "Huey" Trivette, age 56, of Beech Mountain passed away on September 7, 2012 at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte.

A native of Avery County, he was born April 12, 1956 a son of Bert and Ann Trivette of Beech Mountain.

He was an outstanding high school athlete in football, wrestling and baseball and lettered in all three sports. He also played football for Lees McRae College and he loved to watch the Green Bay Packers.

Matthew was preceded in death by his brother Lincoln Trivette.

A devoted friend, accommodating and caring person, Matthew has left to cherish his memory his: daughter, Sommer D. Trivette of Hampton, TN.; brother, Jimmy Trivette of Beech Mountain; granddaughter, Tatum Addison Cooke of Hampton, TN; nephews, Nathan Trivette, Jake Trivette, Matt Trivette, Luke Trivette all of Beech Mountain; great niece, Candice Trivette of Beech Mountain; best friend, Nub Taylor of Newland.

Funeral services for Matthew "Huey" Trivette will be conducted on Thursday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Mr. Nub Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until the service hour. Family, pallbearers and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Friday, September 14th at 1:00 p.m. to go in procession to McGuire Cemetery for graveside services.

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Matthew "Huey" Trivette, age 56, of Beech Mountain passed away on September 7, 2012 at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte.

A native of Avery County, he was born April 12, 1956 a son of Bert and Ann Trivette of Beech Mountain.

He was an outstanding high school athlete in football, wrestling and baseball and lettered in all three sports. He also played football for Lees McRae College and he loved to watch the Green Bay Packers.

Matthew was preceded in death by his brother Lincoln Trivette.

A devoted friend, accommodating and caring person, Matthew has left to cherish his memory his: daughter, Sommer D. Trivette of Hampton, TN.; brother, Jimmy Trivette of Beech Mountain; granddaughter, Tatum Addison Cooke of Hampton, TN; nephews, Nathan Trivette, Jake Trivette, Matt Trivette, Luke Trivette all of Beech Mountain; great niece, Candice Trivette of Beech Mountain; best friend, Nub Taylor of Newland.

Funeral services for Matthew "Huey" Trivette will be conducted on Thursday, September 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Mr. Nub Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until the service hour. Family, pallbearers and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home on Friday, September 14th at 1:00 p.m. to go in procession to McGuire Cemetery for graveside services.

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Mrs. Lois Eller Hughes, 79, of Rominger Road in Banner Elk, and formerly of Dean B. Eller Road in Newland, passed away Friday morning, May 18, 2018, at her home.

Born Oct. 26, 1938, in Avery County, she was a daughter of Dean and Bessie Townsend Eller. Lois was a graduate of Newland High School. She was in public relations for AT&T before retirement, working in Charlotte and several western NC communities. Mrs. Hughes was a member of the First Baptist Church of Newland. She loved God, and was devoted to family and friends, especially her grandchildren. Lois worked tirelessly to promote a drug-free community for persons with dependencies.

Mrs. Hughes is survived by her Daughter: DeeDee Hughes Rominger and husband, Gary, of Banner Elk; Granddaughter: Jessica Leigh Hughes of Belews Creek; Grandsons: William Garth Rominger of Banner Elk and Matthew Tyler Bissel of Kitty Hawk; Great-Granddaughter: Alyssa Jayla Hughes of Belews Creek; Brother: Kermit Eller and wife, Dianna, of Elk Park; and Sister: Kaye Greene and husband, Michael, of Lenoir; Nieces: Meredith Bradshaw and husband, Kevin, of Catawba, Amanda Miller and husband, Danny, of Mooresville, Brandy Eller of Athens, Ga., Jennifer Tatum and husband, Luke, of Asheville and Erica Eller McLean of Newland; Nephew: Robbie Eller and wife, Jackie, of Newland; and special friends: Betty Erhart and JoeAnn Mihalyi.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Jack Hughes, and son, Jackie Dean Hughes.

Funeral services for Lois Eller Hughes were conducted at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 20, at the First Baptist Church in Newland, officiated by Dr. Bill Jones. The family received friends from 4 to 6 p.m. at the church.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, May 21, in the Whitaker Branch Cemetery in Newland. At other times, the family will be at the home of DeeDee and Gary Rominger, 985 Rominger Road in Banner Elk.

Lois married Elmer Jack Hughes about 1958. Elmer (son of David Jacob Hughes and Clara Viola Johnson) was born on 15 Jul 1933 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 9 Feb 2014 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elizabethton - Kimberly Renee “Kim” Buckner, age 54, of Elizabethton, TN passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital, Bristol, TN. She was the daughter of the late John Bell Holsclaw, Sr. and Donna Hendrix Holsclaw. Kimberly was a long-time employee of 30 years as a Pharmacy Technician for Johnson City Medical Center. She was a 1985 graduate of Elizabethton High School and a member of Elizabethton Church of Christ. Kimberly never met a stranger. She loved to be around people and her dogs (Jack and Bootsie.)

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Christie Michelle Holsclaw; paternal grandparents, Fred and Susan Holsclaw; maternal grandparents, Cody and Irene Hendrix; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Bill and Joann Hill and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Brian Buckner, of the home; a sister, Dr. Tammy Holsclaw-Jones and husband Randy; a brother, John Holsclaw, Jr. and wife Sheri, all of Johnson City and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to celebrate the life of Kimberly Renee “Kim” Buckner will be held at 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. Eddy Craft, Minister and Mr. Todd Houston, Minister officiating. Music will be under the direction of Chris Jordan. The family will receive friends between the hours of 5:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. prior to the service on Wednesday.

The graveside service and committal will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Happy Valley Memorial Park, Johnson City. Active pallbearers are Ronnie Taylor, Jimmy Oxendine, Jeff Huffman, Scott Fields, Alex Jones, Jeff Holsclaw, Ethan Cannon and Steve Roberts. Honorary pallbearers are Members of Elizabethton Church of Christ, past co-workers and pharmacists at Johnson City Medical Center and especially Dr. Fawwaz Hamati and Dr. Jason Hatjioannou.

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Maretta “Retta” Baker, 67, of Elk Park, N.C., walked through the gates of Heaven, Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, N.C. She was born in Avery County, N.C., to the late John Parlier Jr. and Mary Alice Jones Parlier. Retta was a person of great faith and never wavered in her Christianity during her illness. She was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church for over 40 years and was a person who loved her daughter, son-in-law, granddaughters and family as well as the birds of the air.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Creed Baker; son, Eric Baker; sister, Theresa Parlier; brother, Jeff Parlier; grandparents and numerous aunts and uncles.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Heather Zoellner (Jay) of Banner Elk, N.C.; sister, Alesia “Lisa” Miller (Mike) of Hampton; nephews, John Miller (Lauren) and Seth Miller (Bethany); and granddaughters, Ava Zoellner and Carli Zoellner.
A funeral service to honor and celebrate the life of Maretta “Retta” Baker will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 5, in the Tetrick Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain, with Mr. Richard Jones officiating. The family will receive friends between the hours of 2 and 3 p.m. prior to the service on Sunday. The graveside service and committal will follow the service on Sunday in the Fall Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Avery County, N.C., with Mr. Jacob Willis officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.