Rosa Ellen Moody

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

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

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

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reba married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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