Martha Margaret Farmer

Martha married William Osborn about 1840 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. William (son of Robert John Osborn and Nancy Graybeal) was born about 1819 in North Carolina, , , ; died before 1880 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Larkin Ashley on 3 Jul 1859 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Larkin (son of William R. Ashley and Mary "Polly" Roten) was born on 5 Apr 1838 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Feb 1915 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anna married William Harrison Calhoun on 15 Sep 1865 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. William (son of John W. Calhoun and Lydia Jane Roten) was born about May 1848 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 17 Jan 1926 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married James W. Greer about 1870 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. James was born in Jan 1851 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Larkin married Elizabeth Williams about 1878 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Elizabeth was born on 6 Jul 1856; died on 2 Jun 1946 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Larkin Osborne Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Jennie Johnson about 1886 in North Carolina, , , . Jennie (daughter of Barnabas Henderson Johnson and Caroline Graybeal) was born on 14 Feb 1870 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 7 Nov 1950 in Kittatas County, , , Washington; was buried in Laurel Hill Memorial Park, , Kittitas County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elihu married Mandy J. (Ashley) about 1896 in North Carolina, , , . Mandy was born about 1865 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1900 Mitchell County, NC Census
Linville
Household 214
Larkin AshleyDec 1837 63NC NC NC Widower
SarahFeb 1888 12NC NC NC Daughter
MiltonDec 1873 26NC NC NC
BuenaJun 1880 20NC NC NC

1910 Kittitas County, WA Census
Roslyn
Household 161
M. G. Ashley34NC NC NC
Bunny29NC NC NC Md 11 years, 1 child, 0 living

1920 Fremont County, WY Census
District 17
Household 59
Milton Ashley45NC NC NCTie Chopper
Buenie39NC NC NC
Juanita 6OR NC NC

1930 Avery County, NC Census
Linville

Household 75
Steven Grindstaff72NC NC NC
Evaline67NC NC NC
Albert25NC NC NC

Household 76
Bunea Ashley50NC NC NC
Jaunita17OR NC NC

Date and Place of death is from record found on familysearch.org.

Milton married Buena Grindstaff about 1900 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Buena (daughter of Stephen Grindstaff and Evaline Pritchard) was born in Jun 1880 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Mattie (Ashley) about 1902 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Mattie was born about 1886 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Harriett Grindstaff about 1897 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Harriett (daughter of Stephen Grindstaff and Evaline Pritchard) was born on 3 Oct 1880 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 Apr 1957 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Aaron Wesley Isaacs about 1900. Aaron was born about 1878. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Reuben Mack Holtsclaw on 30 Jul 1902 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Reuben was born on 1 Oct 1882 in , , North Carolina, ; died in , , North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married James Fillmore Cornett on 10 May 1885 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. James was born on 30 Oct 1865 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 12 Oct 1950 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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W. H. Calhoun, 73, died at 3 o'clock Sunday morning at his residence at Shell Creek following a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Frances Calhoun; six children, Clarence of Elizabethton, Oscar of Shell Creek, Jeff Calhoun and Mrs. Mike Peters of Hampton, Tate Calhoun and Mrs. Sam Harrison of Shell Creek; four brothers, Dave of Erwin, John, Fork, Tillmon of Newland, N.C.; two sisters, Sarah of Crossnore and Nannie of Ashe County, N. C.; 38 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10 o'clock a.m. at the Evergreen Church at Shell Creek with the Rev. Earnest Buck and the Rev. Handy Wilcox officiating. Burial will be at the Fort Mount Cemetery at Newland. Active pallbearers will be Jack Winters, Lacey Shell, Shelton Hazelwood, Jim Greene, Ester Shell and Harton Winters. The body was removed to the residence Saturday afternoon.

Wilburn married Frances Lutitia Bentley on 28 Feb 1895 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Frances (daughter of Robert Franklin Bentley and Sarah Ann Davis) was born on 29 May 1874 in Alexander County, , , North Carolina; died on 5 Mar 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alfred married Hester Buena Lewis on 19 May 1907 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, . Hester (daughter of John Goodson Lewis and Sarah Elizabeth Street) was born on 22 Sep 1892 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 26 Nov 1988. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Starlin married Josephine Jodie Benfield about 1912 in North Carolina, , , . Josephine (daughter of Byard Waitzell Benfield and Marinda M. Johnson) was born on 14 Jun 1896 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 24 Oct 1990 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Massa married Jennie Elizabeth Johnson about 1914 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Jennie (daughter of Levi Green Johnson, Jr. and Cordelia Hicks) was born on 20 Jan 1900 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 13 Dec 1984 in Stark County, , , Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joel married Sarah C. (Greer) about 1896 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Sarah was born in Dec 1879 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Mary Eggers on 8 Aug 1902 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Mary (daughter of John Franklin Eggers and Nancy Ellen Cable) was born on 26 Jul 1881 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 19 Dec 1975 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in George Larkin Greer Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married John W. Wayman about 1896 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. John was born on 31 Dec 1870 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 Nov 1941 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roby married Pedia Jane Johnson about 1903 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Pedia was born on 29 Aug 1883; died on 11 Jan 1962 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Lyons Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Amanda Elizabeth Osborne about 1911 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Amanda (daughter of Gideon Lewis Osborne and Margaret Osborn) was born on 14 Mar 1893 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 27 Dec 1990 in Carroll County, , , Maryland; was buried in Little Britain Presbyterian Church Cemetery, , Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Juanita married Merrit Dillard Tolley on 19 Jul 1930 in North Carolina, , , . Merrit (son of Merrit Tolley and Lorena 'Reana' Hicks) was born on 22 Mar 1905 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 7 Jul 1987 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Barnie Hamby about 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Barnie (son of Lawson Hamby and Mary (Hamby)) was born on 16 Jul 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Oct 1967 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Isaacs Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ben married Florence Julian on 8 Apr 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Florence (daughter of John Stanton Julian and Carrie (Julian)) was born about 1908 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — John Ashley, age 91, 1812 Gap Creek Rd., Elizabethton, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007, in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital following a brief illness.

He was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Jim and Harriett Grindstaff Ashley. Mr. Ashley attended True Gospel Baptist Church and was a member of Highpoint Baptist Church. He retired from Gordon's Furniture after ten years of service. Mr. Ashley served with the US Army during World War II.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.

Survivors are his wife, Margie Montgomery Ashley, of the home, one daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Joe Nave, one son, Johnny Ashley, all of Elizabethton; two granddaughters, Tammy Ashley, Elizabethton, Patty Jo Singleton, Roan Mountain; three great-grandchildren, Patricia Singleton, Jacob Singleton and Nico Ashley; and one sister, Annie Potter, Roan Mountain. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Ashley will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 30, in the Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel with Evangelist Dean Presnell officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Friday prior to the service in the chapel. Friends may also call at the residence at anytime.

The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 31, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Everyone is welcome to meet the family at 9:15 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post #2166. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Montgomery, Champ Montgomery, Dr. Miguel Ossorio, Dr. Jay Mehta and the nursing staff of James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Hospital and Ivy Hall employees.

John married Margie M. Montgomery about 1936. Margie (daughter of James Taylor Montgomery and Martha Viola Harmon) was born on 22 Aug 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Aug 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Horton married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harrison married Zeora (Cornett) about 1912 in North Carolina, , , . Zeora was born about 1890 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Violet Benfield about 1912 in North Carolina, , , . Violet was born about 1892 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Auby married William Anderson Johnson about 1908 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. William (son of John Henry Johnson and Martha E. Greer) was born on 25 Aug 1889 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 18 Jan 1974 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Goss married Maude Sluder about 1920 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Maude (daughter of David Lee Sluder and Dicie Calhoun) was born on 15 Jun 1904 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 8 Jan 1996 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Enoch married Bertie Sluder about 1920 in North Carolina, , , . Bertie was born about 1900 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha married Enoch Isaacs about 1921 in North Carolina, , , . Enoch (son of John Enoch Isaacs and Margaret Matheson) was born on 5 May 1901 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 14 Apr 1971 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Henson's Chapel Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isaac married Ruby Young about 1925 in North Carolina, , , . Ruby was born about 1906 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dolley married Mister Hartley about 1930 in North Carolina, , , . Mister was born about 1906 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Barman married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married Talmadge Lewis about 1928 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Talmadge (son of Cornelius C. Lewis and Amanda Victory Henson) was born on 3 Jun 1903 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 17 May 1976 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Belview Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married Mary Sparks on 26 Feb 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Mary (daughter of Joseph Allen Sparks and Margaret Zenia Hicks) was born in 1899 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Oscar Cleo Calhoun, 83, Rt. 9, Elizabethton, died Tuesday in the V.A. Medical Center, Mountain Home; following an extended illness. A native of Avery County, N.C., he was the son of the late Harrison and Frances Bentley Calhoun. Mr. Calhoun was a member of the North Side Baptist Church, a former employee of North American Rayon Corporation, a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and a member of the Captain Lynn H. Folsom V.F.W. Post No. 2166. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Nicky Walker, and by two brothers, Tate and Clarence Calhoun. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Fannie Presnell Calhoun, of the home; two sons, Roger Calhoun, Elkhart, Ind., and H.L. Calhoun, Mishawaka, Ind.; three daughters, Mrs. David (Lillian) Watts, Larnburg, N.C., Lucille Powell and Joyce Pierce, both of Elizabethton; one brother, Jeffie Calhoun, Hampton; two sisters, Mrs. Mike (Texie) Peters, Hampton, and Mrs. Sam (Grace) Harrison, Elizabethton; his mother-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Presnell, Roan Mountain. Twenty-two grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, several great and great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

Oscar married Fannie A. Presnell on 24 Dec 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Fannie (daughter of Abraham Lincon Presnell and Dorothy Harrison) was born on 10 Feb 1910 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 18 May 1997 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Grace Calhoun Harrison, 90, 451 Coal Chute Road, Elizabethton, died Thursday, September 4, 1997, at Columbia-Sycamore Shoals Hospital following an extended illness. A native of Avery County, N.C. she was the daughter of the late Harrison and Frances Bentley Calhoun. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sam Harrison, July 29, 1991, two daughters, and one son. Mrs. Harrison was a member of Centerview Church of Christ. Survivors include three daughters and a son-in-law, JoAnn and Claude Guinn, Maxine Ellis, and Christine "Cricket" Hamm, all of Elizabethton; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Farrell and Linda Harrison and George Ronnie Harrison, all of Elizabethton; a brother, Jeffy Calhoun, Hampton; six granddaughters, Claudia Holloway, Beverly Brewer, Hope White, Joy Harrison, Ronda Harrison, and Connie Lawson, all of Elizabethton; seven grandsons, Jeff Guinn, Sam Harrison, Gabe Harrison, Danny, Donnie, Sam and Tim Jones, all of Elizabethton; and nine great-grandchildren and one great, great-granddaughter survive. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services for Grace Calhoun Harrison will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Centerview Church of Christ with Mr. David Irick and Mr. Bobby McGee, mininsters, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Centerview Church of Christ Singers and great granddaughters. Interment will follow at Harrison Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons and grand-sons-in-law. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Centerview Church of Christ, nursing staff of Columbia-Sycamore Shoals Hospital, Superior Home Health Care, Dr. David Fenner, Dr. Jonathan Bremer, Dr. Fredrick Seifer, Dr. Jeff Farrow, David Irick, Bobby McGee, Centerview Church of Christ Singers, Cardiology Consultants, a special nurse, Shelia McKinney, friends and neighbors.

Grace married Sam G. Harrison about 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Sam was born on 7 Apr 1902 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 29 Jun 1991 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Harrison Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs Texie B. Peters, 80, Rt. 2, Hampton, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 1990, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was a Unicoi County native but had lived in Mishawaka, Ind., for 15 years before coming to Hampton. She was a daughter of the late Harrison and Frances Bentley Calhoun. Mrs. Peters was a member of Union Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by four brothers and one grandchild. Survivors include her husband, Mike Peters; three daughters, Mrs. Louise Hazlewood, Plymouth, Ind., Mrs. Carolyn Magnuson, Mishawaka, and Mrs. Gail White, Hampton; four sons, Jack R. Peters, Pembroke Pines, Fla., William "Bill" Peters, Elizabethton; George "Buster" Peters, Deer Park, N.Y., and Michael "Steve" Peters, Johnson City; one brother, Jeff Calhoun, Hampton; one sister, Mrs. Grace Harrison, Elizabethton; 25 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Tetrick, Elizabeth (542-2232)

Funeral services for Mrs. Texie B. Peters, age 80, of Rt. 2 Hampton, who died Tuesday, August 28, 1990 will be conducted at 8 P.M. Friday in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, with Rev. Burgess Vincent and Mr. Bill Jones, Minister, officiating. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 11 A.M. Saturday in the Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Active Pallbearers will be family members. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 P.M. Friday in the Riverside Chapel and at the residence any time.

Texie married Mike G. Peters about 1926 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mike (son of George Franklin Peters and Joanna Archer) was born on 22 Jun 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jan 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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CHURCH HILL - Carleen C. Webb, 88, Church Hill, Tenn., went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport. She was born April 28, 1934 in Newland, North Carolina, to the late Alfred P. & Hester Lewis Calhoun. Carleen was a 1953 graduate of Newland High School. She had lived in the Kingsport area for a number of years. She was the Pre-need Counselor at Memorial Funeral Chapel, Elizabethton for several years. She had worked with various funeral homes in the area of pre-need planning. Prior to that, she was employed as a bookkeeper and accountant for over 25 years. She was employed at the Kingsport Press for eight years. Carleen was a member of the Spoken Word Fellowship in Johnson City. In her earlier years she loved to sing and travel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters: Thelma Bennett, Alba and Georgia Calhoun and Hattie Benton and six brothers: Willie, Gurney, Tilford, Max, Ned and Ray Calhoun. Four sisters-in-law: Bertha Calhoun, Evelyn Calhoun, Dora Calhoun and Helen Calhoun.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years: Paul Webb. A very special brother and sister-in-law: Albee David & Mable Calhoun, Kingsport. and Carlos Calhoun, Newland, North Carolina. A special niece: Roma Baker & husband Hal, Gate City, Virginia, special niece: Eyvonne Faucette, Brown Summit, North Carolina. A special nephew: Tim Calhoun & wife Jennifer, and their children: Christian, Zachary & Leah, all of Fall Branch. Also, several other nieces and nephews of which she loved all of them very much. A host of friends and neighbors, employees of Memorial Funeral Chapel and special friends: Jeanette Clark and Beth Campbell.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Memorial Funeral Chapel, Elizabethton with Brother Steve Wilson and Brother George Smith officiating. The eulogy will be given by Grace Calhoun. Graveside Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2023 in the Ashley Chapel Cemetery, Newland, North Carolina. Music will be provided by the Roberts family. Active Pallbearers will be Tim Calhoun, Christian Calhoun, Zachary Calhoun, Allen Calhoun, Kenny Calhoun, Rodney Baker, and Colton Faucette.

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]

Spencer married Georgia H. (Greer) about 1930 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. Georgia was born about 1908 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bessie married Brady B. Masters on 11 Jan 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Brady was born about 1905 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

1940 Carter County, TN Census
Civil District 15, Elizabethton
Brady Masters 35 NC
Bess 31 NC
Elizabeth Brown 36 NC Sister-in-law

Family/Spouse: Mister Brown. Mister was born about 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married Clarence A. "Jack" Lyons on 20 Nov 1940 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Clarence (son of Rev. Peter L. Lyons and Martha E. Nichols) was born on 14 Jul 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 4 Jan 1999 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Claude Hamby, age 75, 249 Campbell Hollow Road, Roan Mountain, died at his residence, Wednesday, July 12, 2006, following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, he was the son of the late Barney and Martha Ashley Hamby. He was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Claude Hamby was a loving husband, dad, papaw and father-in-law. He was a friend to all that knew him. He will be greatly missed by everyone. He loved gardening and watching wrestling.
Mr. Hamby was of the Baptist faith and a retired employee of the Carter County Highway Department, after twenty-three years.
Survivors include his loving wife of fifty-three years, Lucille Campbell Hamby, of the home;
a loving daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Rev. Jude Hughes, Roan Mountain; loving sons and daughters-in-law: Michael and Brenda Hamby, Frank and Kathy Hamby, Carroll and Peggy Hamby, Richard Hamby and Fiancée Sharon Vargo, Jay and Carol Hamby, Joe and Mary Ann Hamby, all of Roan Mountain, Mark Hamby and girlfriend Renee Buchanan, Newland, NC,
Wayne and Melissa Hamby, Johnson City, Keith and Ann Hamby, Charlie and Beverly Hamby, both of Elizabethton; two sisters and one brother-in-law: Lorene and Bill Conner and Pauline Moore all of Roan Mountain; two brothers and one sister-in-law: Jay and Sarah Hamby, Roan Mountain and Burnette Hamby, Elizabethton. He had twenty-one grandchildren that meant the world to him and six great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 PM, Friday, July 14, 2006, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain, with Rev. Jude Hughes and Rev. Jim Storie officiating.
Music will be provided by Rev. Jude Hughes. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday prior to the service.
The graveside service and interment will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 15th in Isaacs Cemetery, Buck Mountain community, Roan Mountain. Active pallbearers will be Michael Hughes, Jonathan Hughes, B.J. Hughes, Benjie Hughes, James Cardwell and Joey Mavers.
Honorary pallbearers will be the grandchildren. A special thank you to Adventa Hospice of Elizabethton, staff and nurses for all your help through this hard time. Also a thank you to Home Health Care of Elizabethton.

Claude married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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J. L. Hamby, age 68, 539 Teaberry Rd. # 3, Roan Mountain, went home to be with the Lord Friday, December 5, 2008 from Sycamore Shoals Hospital. He was a native of Carter County and a son of the late Barney and Martha Ashley Hamby. Mr. Hamby was a welder and enjoyed working on cars. He was of the Christian faith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hamby was preceded in death by his siblings Lester Hamby, Claude Hamby, Bruce Hamby, Pauline Moore, Lula Belle Ashley and Mary Lou Reynolds. Survivors include his wife of forty-seven years Sarah Hamby of the home, children: Regina Hutcheson, Elizabethton, Jay Hamby and wife Teralyn, Dyer, IN, Bill Hamby, Ravenden, AR, Rick Hamby, Hammond, IN, one half-daughter: Lisa Crook and husband Kevin, Madisonville, KY, eight grandchildren, a sister, Lorene Connors and husband Bill, Roan Mountain and a brother, Burnett Hamby and his companion Eve Booth, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The Celebration of Life service for Mr. Hamby will be at 10 a.m. Monday, December 8 at the Tetrick Funeral Home Rhododendron Chapel, Roan Mountain, with Rev. Jude Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in the Isaac Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tyler Hutcheson, Richard Hamby, Carroll Hamby, Jimmy Miller, Rex Gouge, Stevie Vargo and Michael Hamby.

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Burnett Hamby, 75, of Elizabethton, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Roan Mountain, he was a son of the late Barney and Martha Ashley Hamby.
Burnett had lived in Indiana and Arkansas before returning to Carter County. He was a construction worker.
Burnett attended Southside Free Will Baptist Church.
Survivors include his children, Burnett Hamby Jr. and wife Marie Hamby of Elizabethton and Deon Podgorski of Indiana; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Steve Burleson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, Ind.

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Mrs. Edna "Louise" Cordell, 86, of Roan Mountain, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Friday, February 9, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and she loved all her friends at the Waters of Roan Highlands Nursing Home as much as they all loved her.
A native of Roan Mountain, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Ben and Florence Julian Ashley. Mrs. Cordell was a member of Upper Shell Creek Christian Church. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved playing bingo, gardening and growing flowers, crafts and puzzles.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Marshall T. Cordell; a great-grandson, Kasey Hicks; two brothers, James Ashley and Tommy Ashley; two infant brothers, Bobby Jack Ashley and Billy Joe Ashley; and a dear friend, Ester Lester.
Those left to cherish her memory include a son, Ken Cordell and wife Vivian, Roan Mountain; daughters, Patricia Glenn and husband John, Marion, N.C., Karen Carpenter and husband Charles, Lansing, N.C., Sharon Jackson and husband Steve, Johnson City, and Heather Porch and husband J.R., Foscoe, N.C.; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; brothers, J.S. Ashley, Roan Mountain, Gene Ashley, Roan Mountain, Norman Ashley, Elizabethton, Roger Ashley, Roan Mountain, and Chuck Ashley, Roan Mountain; and a brother-in-law, Larry Miller, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Edna "Louise" Cordell will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, February 12, in the Rhododendron Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. Gerald Holly, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1 until 2 p.m. Monday, prior to the funeral service. Interment will follow the service in the Johnson Roanview Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Bret Hicks, Brody Shell, Luke Cordell, Cory Hicks, Dalton Porch and Chase Benett.

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Linda Pitman, 66, went to her Heavenly home on July 28, 2023 with her husband, Randy, holding her in his arms as she crossed into Heaven.

Linda was born on June 26, 1957 in Avery County to the late Horton and Belva Ollis Holtsclaw. She was also preceded in death by an infant son, Anthony Wayne in 1985 and a brother, Lee Holtsclaw in 2014.

She and Randy lived in Avery County for almost 45 years. Linda retired from the Avery County School System in 2021. She loved working around her house and most of all working in her garden and canning her fruits and vegetables. Linda and Randy loved traveling and were able to visit all 48 continental states, which was a dream come true. She made many friends during her lifetime and will always be remembered by the people whose lives she touched.

Left to cherish her memories is her loving husband of what would have been 45 years on August 13, Randy Pitman; sons: Ross (Anna) of Wilmington and Matt (Meredith) of Newland and five grandchildren: Conner, Coleton, Airlie, Cash and Kaia.

Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2, in Minneapolis Methodist Church. Pastor Jock Ollis, Rev. Dana Williams and Rev. Bryan Griffith will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the service at the church. A private graveside service will be held in the Minneapolis Cemetery.

Linda married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thosa married Vaughn Thomas Trice about 1929 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Vaughn (son of Robert Mercer Trice and Margaret Docia Johnson) was born on 5 Jun 1905 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 12 Dec 1974 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillard married Augusta Cole about 1932 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Augusta (daughter of Elbert Edwin Cole and Pettie Pritchard) was born on 10 Apr 1913; died on 30 Nov 1963 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Juanita Johnson Hodges of Hendersonville NC, Newland NC, and Canton OH, passed away at 11:00 pm Monday, December 24, 2012 at the Elizabeth House in Hendersonville.
She worked as a Real Estate Broker in Canton Ohio from the mid-1960s through the mid-1980s, raised a family, and then retired to North Carolina with her husband Frank. Juanita, born February 12, 1929, was the tenth of twelve children born to William A. Johnson and Auby Cornett Johnson of Newland, NC. Juanita was preceded in death by her son Daryl, her husband of 61 years Frank William Hodges, originally of Boone, NC, and nine of her brothers and sisters. Her surviving sisters are Willa Mae Sluder and Margaret Ledford of Newland.
Juanita is also survived by her children; Marlene and her husband David Kirk and their son D.J. of St. Louis, Marlene's son Daniel Cusma of Houston and his wife Elizabeth, Lawrence and his wife Sherry of Hendersonville and their son Jason and daughter Beth Owenby and Beth's husband Mark of Asheville, NC; Daryl's daughters Reina Perkins and husband Robert and Kelly Williams of Houston; and Jeffrey and his wife Cecelia of Houston. Survivors also include four great grandchildren.
Friends will be received before the service from 1:00 – 2:00 pm at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Newland, NC. A service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at the Fork Mountain Cemetery.

Juanita married Frank W. Hodges about 1948. Frank was born on 22 May 1920 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 24 Jan 2007 in North Carolina, , , ; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ballard married Faye Sluder about 1931 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Faye (daughter of David Monroe Sluder and Rosa Isabel Bentley) was born on 9 Nov 1914 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 6 Oct 2012 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret Johnson Ledford, age 82, of Nebo, slipped away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at The McDowell Hospital.

Born in Avery County, North Carolina on February 26, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William and Auby Cornett Johnson.

A loving mother, grandmother and sister, Margaret took pride in helping others, and was known for loving everyone she encountered. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lon James Ledford, Sr., who was a United States Army/United States Air Force veteran and served during the Korean War; two daughters, Brenda Kay Ledford and Pamela Gail Christ; and one granddaughter, Kennette Dotson.

Margaret is survived by two daughters, Rowena Ledford Smith (Richard) of Morganton and Debbie Ledford (Mason Pierce) of Shelby; one son, Lon James Ledford, Jr. (Tara) of Pinehurst; one sister, Willa Mae Sluder of Newland; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Freewill Baptist Church with Revs. Rick Wood and Stephen Reeves officiating. Interment will follow at Cane Creek Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in Bakersville.

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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:

Paralee Lewis, 90, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2018 in Massillon, Ohio.

Born Oct. 5, 1928 in Avery County, NC, to the late Talmadge and Ruby Lewis, she lived in the greater Canton, Ohio, area from 1947 until her death.

Paralee faithfully worshipped her creator as one of Jehovah's Witnesses since 1953. Family was most important to her and their pictures were her most prized possessions. She loved her flowers, gardening, square-dancing and artwork.

She was preceded in death by her faithful Husband of 56 years: Deward Richard Lewis, in 2003; a younger Sister: Frankie Cummings, and younger Brother: Kermit Lewis of North Carolina.

She is survived by a younger Sister: Charlene Ellis; Sister-in-law: Robina Hall; Son:Dale (Patty) Lewis; Daughter: Darlene Renae Copley; Grandchildren: Dorinda (Joseph) Weaver, Darian (Madeline) Lewis, Andrea (Robert) White, Aaron (Sarah) Lewis, Denese Ashbaugh, Devona (Jeremy) VanFossen, and David Copley, 13 Great grandchildren, three great-great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

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Mildred Buchanan McCall, age 94, of Butler, formerly of Hampton, went home to be with the Lord at the home of her daughter on Monday, March 24, 2014, following an extended illness.
She was the daughter of the late Clarence & Mary Sparks Calhoun and was born in the Linville Falls Community of Avery County, N.C.
Mildred retired from Unilever Corporation and enjoyed gardening. She was a member of First Christian Church in Elizabethton and a fifty year member of the Tennessee Order of the Eastern Star #163 Sycamore Chapter.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Fin G. Buchanan; her second husband, Robert "Bob" McCall; a son, David Buchanan; four brothers; and one sister.
Survivors include one daughter, Catherine Johnson and husband, Howard, of Butler; one son, Michael Buchanan and wife, Eleanor, Frankfort, IL; fourteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two sisters, Dimple Stine, Johnson City, and Bea Campbell; and one brother, Gene Calhoun. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at First Christian Church in Elizabethton.
A service to honor Mildred's life will follow the visitation at 12:00 PM with Mr. Dwayne Calhoun, Minister, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Niles & Lena Onks and Gene Estep.
The graveside service and interment will follow the funeral service on Wednesday at the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery in Hampton. Active pallbearers will be Michael Buchanan, James Buchanan, Niles Onks, Adam Savicz, Dwayne Calhoun and John Clawson. Woodhall Young will serve as honorary pallbearer.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Judy Matthews and Jennifer Clawson for the love and care shown to Mildred during her illness.

Mildred married Fin Buchanan on 1 Jan 1938 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Fin was born on 15 Mar 1911 in North Carolina, , , ; died in Aug 1896 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dimple Margaret Calhoun Stine departed this world on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital, after a lengthy illness. She was greatly loved and will be missed. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Sparks Calhoun. Dimple was a woman of great faith and was an active member of Oakland Avenue Baptist Church for many years. She was a member of the choir and was also actively involved in Awana and the children's ministry. Dimple worked at ITT-North Electric for some time but her passion was baking, gardening, ceramics and knitting. In addition to her parents, Dimple was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank Calhoun, Fred Calhoun, Audie Calhoun, and Harlan Calhoun; and two sisters, Mildred McCall, and Lois Pennington.

Those left to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 30 years and caregiver, Donald E. Stine, Sr.; a stepson Edward Stine and his wife Janice; a daughter Sherry Hill; and a son Terry Hill, all of whom she greatly loved. The joy of her heart was her beloved grandchildren, Rachel (Stine) Hicks and her husband Jason, Adam Stine, Nathan Stine, and Abigail Stine; and one newborn great-grandchild, McKenna Hicks.

The family will receive friends to share memories from 5:00pm until 7:00pm on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Oakland Avenue Baptist Church, Johnson City. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 7:00pm with Pastor Roy Yelton officiating. A Committal Service will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Dimple married Harlan Hill on 9 Aug 1951 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Harlan was born on 11 May 1930 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Mar 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Whitehead Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lucille Powell, 87, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Hermitage Health Care Center. Lucille was born in Carter County to the late Oscar and Fannie Presnell Calhoun. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 20 years, Elisha Powell; two sons, Timothy Powell and Robert Powell; two daughters, Barbara Fraley and Iva Jean Hyder; one granddaughter, Wendy Garland; one sister, Joyce Pierce; two brothers, H.L. Calhoun and Doris Calhoun; and a son-in-law, James Hicks.
Lucille was a homemaker and had formerly worked at Winn-Dixie as a sales clerk. She was a loving mother and grandmother and loved everyone she met, she never knew a stranger. Lucille was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting and cooking Sunday dinner for her family.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Cleo Hicks and her partner, Michael Elliott, Linda Garland and husband Michael, Phyllis Crain and husband Glenn and Brenda Rasmussen, all of Elizabethton; her sons, Larry Powell and wife Patricia, Randy Powell and wife Loretta and Elisha Powell Jr. "Pooner" and wife Neci, all of Elizabethton; a son-in-law, Bill Fraley, of Elizabethton; one sister, Lillian Watts, of Mishawaka, Ind.; one brother, Roger Calhoun, also of Mishawaka, Ind.; 18 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A service to celebrate the life of Lucille Powell will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, May 11, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. Music will be under the direction of Dick Brand, soloist, and Rev. Ronnie Campbell. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, prior to the service, or at the residence of her daughter, Cleo Hicks, at other times. The graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

Notes:

Elkhart, Ind. - Joyce L. Pierce, 81, of Elkhart, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015, at Riverside Village. She was born September 30, 1933, in Shell Creek, Tenn., to Oscar and Fannie (Presnell) Calhoun. She married Billy Ray Pierce, who preceded her in death on May 13, 1979. She was also preceded in death by a son, Nickie L. Walker, in 1978, and two brothers, H.L. Calhoun in 2010, and Dorse Calhoun, in 1931. Joyce was a homemaker who loved to crochet. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, singing at her church (the Freewill Baptist Church in Elizabethton, Tenn.) and listening to country and western music. She was known for her chocolate gravy. Surviving are two grandsons, Shannon and Aaron Walker, both of St. Cloud, Fla; two sisters, Lillian Potter of Elkhart and Lucille Powell of Elizabethton, Tenn.; an brother, Roger (Sandy) Calhoun of Elkhart; a sister-in-law, Nancy Calhoun of Mishawaka; and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be for two hours prior to the 3 p.m. Thursday, January 22, celebration of life service at the Walley-Mills-Zimmerman Funeral Home. Pastor Rick Pirtle from the Riverview General Baptist Church will preside and cremation will follow the service.

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ELIZABETHTON - William "Bill" Zane Peters, age 85, of Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at the Johnson City Medical Center.

Bill was born in Hampton, Tennessee to the late Mike and Texie Calhoun Peters.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Peters; and two sisters, Louise Hazlewood and Gail White; his second wife, Peggy Smith Peters; and his dog and companion, "Pandora".

Bill had worked as a pipefitter and was both a United States Army veteran and a United States Navy veteran. He was of the Protestant faith and attended Prayer Tabernacle, where he served as a deacon. Bill enjoyed riding motorcycles, woodworking, shooting muzzleloaders, riding horses and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles sports fan.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of forty three years, Mary Tyree Peters, of the home; six children, Billy Manwaring and wife Carmen, of Dallas, TX, Kitty Moore and husband Ralph, of Elizabethton, Gregory Zane Peters, of Elizabethton, TN, Charles "Cowboy" Webb, of Johnson City, TN, Wendy Webb Avery, of Johnson City, TN, and Jeremy Daniel Peters, of the home; eight grandchildren, Samantha, Zane, Julia, Stephanie, T.J., Kristi, Tamrah and Rylan; fourteen great grandchildren; two brothers, George "Buster" Peters and wife Nancy, of Deer Park, NY and Steve Peters and wife Sherrie, of Jonesborough, TN; and one sister, Carolyn Magnuson and husband Terry, of Mishawaka, IN.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of William "Bill" Zane Peters will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 29, 2018 in the Riverside Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Johnny Hilton and Pastor Mack Presnell, officiating. Music will be provided by Ralph Moore, soloist. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday, or at the residence at other times.

The graveside service will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Military honors will be accorded by the Carter County Honor Guard. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Al Garcia, Shawn Rivers, Joe Currington, Jim Kiser, Smokey Boling and Darrell Wagner.

The family would like to express a special thanks to the emergency room staff at Johnson City Medical Center and also to the strangers who helped at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Johnson City.

Notes:

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.

Notes:

Mack R. Lyons, 76, born May 28, 1942 in Elizabethton, TN died September 12, 2018 at Vanderbilt, Medical Center in Nashville after an extended illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence "C.A." "Jack" Lyons and Elizabeth Greer Lyons, and a nephew, Flynn Cole.

He is survived by his wife Patsy Whitlock Lyons (who cared very patiently for me during my illness), son: Richard "Dickie" Lyons (Rachel), daughters: Julie Shook (John) and Lori Wilson (Mike), grandsons: David Lyons (Bri), Seth Lyons, Stephen Wilson, Eric Wilson, and Nicholas Wilson, granddaughters: Kelly Lyons, Ashley Lyons and Leah Lyons, a great-grandchild due to be born next April, sisters: Carolyn Dail and Joan Bennett, Powell, TN, nephews: Brady Williams and Allan Cole (Lynne), nieces: Marsha Sparks and April Snellings (Larry).

Mack retired from Holston Defense Corp., Human Resources Dept. in January 1999 after 33 years of service, after which he enjoyed restoring and selling antiques.

He attended Elizabethton High and Milligan College, played football at EHS, and was a light heavy-weight boxer for the late Don Marshall.

He was a faithful member of Immanuel Baptist Church where he served in many ways throughout the years.

Mack experienced a disabling illness in recent years. God allowed him to rededicate his life to Him during that illness with counsel from Rev. Ron Owens. Ask Him, He can do the same for you.

Pallbearers are David Lyons, Seth Lyons, Stephen Wilson, Eric Wilson, Nicholas Wilson, Mike Wilson, John Shook, Brady Williams, Jerry Harper, Garry Smith and Brady Williams. Honorary Pallbearers are Tommy Lewis, Ferriel McClain, Jerry Slemp, Jack McAmis, Alvin Woodby, Paul "Buck" Smith, Dr. Daniel Paul, Jack Cole, Sammy Nave, Bill Hartley, Arden Hill, Tom "Yoga" Bowers, Jeff Hardin, Steve Street, Jerry VeHaun, and Fred Greer. These are some of the very special people from my lifetime.

A service to honor the life of Mack Lyons will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ron Owens and Rev. Tim Tapp officiating. Music will be provided by Gary Rice, Jerry Barnett, and Mary Louise Lindsay. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Saturday or at the home at any time. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Rev. Travis Biller officiating.

Notes:

Carroll Hamby, 61, of Roan Mountain, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018, at home with family by his side.
He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Hamby, and a son, Brian Wesley Hamby.
Carroll is survived by his mother, Lucile Hamby; his wife, Peggy Whitson Hamby; three sons, Charlie Whitson (Lisa), Greg Whitson (Joey) and Carroll "Doodle" (Christy"); and five grandchildren, Randall, Skylar, Devin, Cody and Brian. He is also survived by nine brothers and one sister, Michael (Cindy), Frank (Kathy), Richard, Mark, Wayne (Melissa), Jay (Linda), Tina Hughes (Jude), Keith (Ann), Charlie (Beverly) and Joe; and many nieces and nephews.
Carroll was a loving, caring husband, dad, brother, uncle and friend. He loved his family gatherings and holidays.
He had just recently retired from Property Management of Sugar Mountain. He loved working on cars, but most of all he loved his family. Hambone you will truly be missed!!
Services for Carroll Hamby will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, at Memorial Funeral Chapel, Elizabethton, Tenn. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., prior to the service. Interment will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 13, in the Hamby Family Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Austin, Brian, Alan and Martin Hamby, Doug Davis, David Stevens, Joshua Horney, Tony Malphurs and Chad Street. Honorary pallbearers will be his loving brothers.

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Buried:
Charles W. Trice, 91, of Newland passed away at his home Thursday morning, May 13, 2021 after a prolonged illness.

He is survived by his loving and faithful wife of 69 years, Louise; his daughter, Kathie Massee (David, deceased); and his son, Charles W. Jr., “Bill” (Kathy). He is also survived by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, who loving called him “Papa”, and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vaughn and Thosa (Johnson) Trice; his son, Rodney Evan (Regina), two brothers, Bob and Max; and two sisters, Corine and Maxine.

Charles was a lifelong native of Avery County and was a prominent contractor of many quality homes in the area, particularly at Grandfather Golf and Country Club during its early development. He was proud to have also served as general contractor for construction of beautiful homes for all three of his children.

He was dedicated to his family and his church, Vale Free Will Baptist. He served fifty years as a Master Mason of Linville Lodge No. 489. He enjoyed ‘coon hunting and training his hounds in his earlier years.

Graveside services for Charles Trice were held on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the Fork Mountain Cemetery.

Charles married Ellen Louise Fields on 30 Jun 1951 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Ellen (daughter of Plato Stacey Fields and Living) was born about 1932 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 7 Sep 2021 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Kathleen Ward about 1955 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Kathleen (daughter of Troy Thomas Ward and Georgia Mae Presnell) was born on 29 Jun 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 1 Sep 1998 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Marie M. Cuthbertson, age 85, of Newland, died February 20, 2017 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine, NC.
She was born November 11, 1931 in Newland, Avery County, NC.

She was a member of the Crossnore Baptist Church. She loved flower arranging, crafting, sewing, homemaking, her church and Sunday School class, reading the Bible, and volunteer work with little children. Marie had volunteered for the Sloop Memorial Hospital for many years and had served as a Teacher's Aide and Substitute Teacher.

Along with her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her husband, J.P. Cuthbertson; two sisters Nellie Vines, Shirley Sines and two brothers Hoyle and Jimmie.

Marie is survived by her two daughters, Martha and husband Jesse Hardy of Pinnacle NC and stepdaughter Lisa Evers and husband John; stepgrandaughters Amanda and Isabella, Priscilla and Emmett Cox of Crumpler NC and stepgrandsons Robert and Jesse and three stepgrand children, Jacob, Raissia and Haylon. two sons, David and Linda Cuthbertson of Newland, Nathan and Alice Cuthbertson of Burgaw NC, and grandchildren Olivia and Ben; three sisters Velma and husband Jim Oxendine , Doris Taylor and husband Glen, Wilda Woodie, and one brother Bud Johnson and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services held at the Crossnore First Baptist Church with Rev. Lander Heafner and Dr. Phil Murdock officiating. Interment in the Cuthbertson Family Cemetery in Newland.

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Zebulon (Bud) Johnson, age 85, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, at The Waters at Roan Highlands Nursing Center in Roan Mountain, Tenn.

He was born on March 20, 1933 in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of Lillard Johnson and Augusta Cole Johnson.

He was preceded in death by his Parents; Sons: David (Bud) Johnson, Danny Johnson; Daughter: Mary Buchanan; Sisters: Marie Cuthbertson, Nellie Vines, and Shirley Sines.

Bud enjoyed Farming and listening to Country and Bluegrass Music.

Zebulon leaves behind to cherish his memory his: Daughters: Aneda (Randall Clark) Johnson of Crossnore, NC; Sherry (Mario Lopez) Ollis of Newland, NC; Sisters: Welda Woodie of Morganton, NC, Velma (Jim) Oxendine of Johnson City, Tenn., Doris (Glen) Taylor of Canton, Ohio; nine Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren; brother-in-law: E.C. Vines; son-in-law: Keith Buchanan and several nieces and nephews.

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BUTLER — Catherine D. Buchanan Johnson, age 64, of Butler, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 14, 2016.

Catherine was born in Carter County to the late Fin G. Buchanan and Mildred Calhoun Buchanan McCall.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, David Buchanan; and her step father, Bob McCall.

Catherine was a registered nurse, specializing in Emergency Medicine and Nursing Management. She had worked locally with the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center and Mountain States Health Alliance. Her nieces and nephews were very special to her and she loved to shop with them whenever the opportunity arose. She and her husband, Howard, are both members of First Methodist Church in Elizabethton. She also served as Chaplin for the Order of the Eastern Star and was a graduate of Culinary School. In addition to shopping, she enjoyed cooking and crafting.

Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 36 years, Howard W. Johnson, of the home; a brother, Michael Buchanan and wife Eleanor, of Frankfort, Illinois; her step children, Rob Johnson, of Ohio, Jennifer Maryanski, of Knoxville, Michael Johnson, of Indiana, and Rebecca Swing, of Wisconsin. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Catherine D. Buchanan Johnson will be conducted at 12:30 PM on Monday, July 18, 2016, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. Dwayne Calhoun, minister, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Niles and Lena Onks. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Monday.

The graveside service will follow in the Rittertown Baptist Church Cemetery in Hampton. Active pallbearers will be her nephews and step sons. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Mountain Home Construction.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to her special friends and care givers, Jennifer Clawson and Judy Matthews for the love and care they gave to Catherine during her illness.