Rev. Calvin Shaw Farthing

Calvin married Keziah Elizabeth Farthing about 1870 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Keziah (daughter of Abner Clopton Farthing and Mary Narcissa Farthing) was born on 11 Jun 1853 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 30 Jan 1911 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in C. South Farthing Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Roxannah Adeline Gardner about 1892. Roxannah was born about 1867 in Cleveland County, , , North Carolina; died on 13 Jun 1931; was buried in Trenville Cemetery, Red Deer, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married Charles Thomas Baird about 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Charles (son of William Bedent Baird and Louisa Ann "Eliza" Gragg) was born on 22 Sep 1874 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 29 Aug 1949 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in C. South Farthing Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edmund married Lula Rebecca Greene about 19905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Lula was born on 23 Apr 1884 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 3 Jan 1956 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in C. South Farthing Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harrison married Loy L. Greer about 1906. Loy was born on 7 May 1887; died on 4 May 1910 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in C. South Farthing Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Harrison married Ella Lennis Eggers about 1912 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Ella (daughter of George Washington Eggers and Mary Jane South) was born on 19 Jan 1895 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Jan 1958 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Farthing Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mabel married Lawrence Edgebert Church on 3 Jul 1913 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Lawrence was born on 27 Dec 1887 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 12 Aug 1953 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Erskine Cemetery, Wainwright, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Herbert married Stella Doris Farthing about 1908 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Stella (daughter of William Judson Farthing and Laura Greer) was born on 7 Apr 1891 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 2 Aug 1975 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in C. South Farthing Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Eura Gladys Farthing about 1914 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Eura was born on 19 Aug 1898 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 21 May 1975 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in C. South Farthing Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Leatha Annie Yates about 1920 in , Johnson County, Tennessee, . Leatha was born on 12 Jun 1901 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Addie married Ira Don Mast about 1920 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Ira (son of Daniel Harrison Mast and Ruia Jane Lowrance) was born on 4 May 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Jun 1974 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Mast Cemetery, Johnson County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carlton married Laura Novella McGuire on 12 Jun 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Laura died in Mar 1984 in Sullivan County, , , Tennessee; was buried on 11 May 1905 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Byron married Myra Ann Buchanan on 26 Jul 1932 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Myra (daughter of Joseph M. Buchanan and Martha E. Stout) was born on 14 Feb 1907 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Feb 1997 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Buchanan Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alpha married Wiley Boyce Perry about 1936 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Wiley was born on 8 Sep 1915 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 28 Feb 2003 in Alamance County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Orange County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Daughter of Rev. Edmund Jones FARTHING, Sr. and Lula Rebecca GREENE. Married Henry M. MARTIN, Jr.

Kizzie Mae Farthing Martin, 85, of 2320 W. CR 6, Tiffin, Ruffing Family Care Center, died March 16, 2003, in Mercy Hospital of Tiffin. She was born Dec. 13, 1917, in Sugar Grove, Watauga County, NC. She married Henry M. Martin Jr. in Athens, Ala., on Feb. 2, 1946. They were married for more than 57 years. She was a high school graduate and completed two years of business school. She worked on the atomic bomb at Oak Ridge, TN. She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband, Henry M. Martin, Jr.; a son, Milton (Susie) Martin of Fresno, CA; a daughter, Becky (Tom) Shaver of Tiffin; a brother, Edmund (Hazel) Farthing of Sugar Grove, NC; three sisters, Alpha Perry of Mebane, NC, Lennis Efstation of Burnsville, NC, and Jodie (Oran) Dugger of Burnsville, NC; four grandchildren, Cliff Adams, Jenny Citty, Blaine Martin and Matt Shaver; three great-grandchildren, Jacob Adams, Jimmy Citty and Kizzie Citty.

Preceding her in death were her parents, and a brother, Blaine Farthing.

Funeral services were held at the Hoffmann-Gottfried Funeral Home, officiated by Jim Martin. Burial in Seneca Memory Gardens.

Notes:

Edmund Jones Farthing, Jr., age 96, of 1526 Bethel Road, Vilas, passed away Monday morning, June 6, 2016, at Watauga Medical Center.

Mr. Farthing was born February 24, 1920 in Watauga County, a son of the late Reverend E.J. Farthing, Sr., and Lula Greene Farthing. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served during World War II. He was a farmer, and was a deacon and the oldest living member of Bethel Baptist Church.

Mr. Farthing is survived by his wife of 73 years, Hazel Cable Farthing; one son, Len Farthing and wife Brenda of Vilas; two daughters, Debbie Farthing of Asheville, and Patti Hensley and husband Keith of Vilas; one daughter-in-law, Shirley Farthing of Easley, South Carolina; two grandsons, Joel Farthing and wife Nicole of Vilas, and David Lance Farthing of Easley, and two granddaughters, Amanda Huff and husband Todd of Deep Gap, and Cora Hensley of Vilas. He is also survived by a number of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two sons, Lance and Byron, his father and mother, Reverend E.J. Farthing, Sr. and Lula Greene Farthing, four sisters, Alpha Perry, Lennis Efstation, Kizzie Mae Martin and Jodie Dugger and one brother, Blaine Farthing.

Funeral services for Edmund Jones Farthing, Jr., will be conducted Friday afternoon, June 10, 2016 at 4:00 o'clock at Bethel Baptist Church. The body will lie in state, at the church, from 2:00 until 4:00 o'clock. Officiating will be Reverend Harold Bennett, Reverend Toby Oliver, and Reverend Ethan Greene. Military graveside rites and burial, provided by the United States Army, American Legion Post 130, and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 90, will follow in the C.S. Farthing Cemetery at the Farthing homeplace.

Edmund married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jodie Farthing Reese Dugger, 90, of Burnsville, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014, at her home.
A native of Watauga County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. E. J. and Lula Greene Farthing. She was also preceded in death by her husbands: Asa L. Reese, Jr. and Oran H. Dugger; an infant son; a son: Michael Reese; stepson: Larry Dugger; 3 sisters: Alpha, Kizzie Mae and Lennis; and a brother: Blaine. Jodie grew up in the Bethel community of Watauga County. A graduate of Mars Hill College, she was a riveter during World War II on the P-47. She and Asa L. were house parents at Crossnore School for 13 years. Jodie and Oran became residents of Burnsville in 1992 and she had been an active member at First Baptist Church since.

Surviving are her children: Marilyn Robinson of Burnsville, and Asa Lowell Reese of Tryon; a daughter-in-law: Mary Ann Dugger of Columbus, Ohio; 7 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; a brother:Â Edmund Farthing and wife, Hazel, of Vilas; and, a special friend: Gordon MacFarlane.

A graveside service will be held at 3PM Wednesday in the Farthing Family Cemetery in Vilas.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2PM Saturday, October 11, 2014, at First Baptist Church of Burnsville. Rev. Tommy James will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.

Jodie married Asa Lafayette Reece about 1952. Asa (son of Asa Lafayette Reece and Kate Winston Swift) was born on 5 Dec 1921; died on 5 Oct 1969; was buried in C. South Farthing Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Loy F. Farthing, 91, of Bethel Road, Vilas, the Bethel Community, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 3, 2006 at the Watauga Medical Center.

She was born Dec. 25, 1914 in the Bethel community of Watauga County, a daughter of Herbert "Bert" and Stella F. Farthing.

Mrs. Farthing attended Appalachian State Teachers College. She did substitute teaching and served on the Watauga County High School Committee. Through her efforts the Grange was introduced into Watauga County and she served for 20 years as secretary of the Beaver Dam Grange.

She was very active in community service and helped with cemetery work. After her correspondence with Governor Scott and the state highway commissioner, Mrs. Farthing was instrumental in getting the first paved road through the Bethel community.

At an early age she joined Bethel Baptist Church and was a long time active member. She served as a Sunday school teacher, treasurer, choir member and as director of Vacation Bible School for several years.

Survivors include one daughter, one son, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George David Farthing; and two brothers, Dr. Barton R. Farthing, who was chairman of the Department of Statistics at Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge, La., and William (Bill) G. Farthing of Boone.

Services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Bethel Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Charles McKnight. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 until 2 o'clock. Burial will follow in the Winfield Scott Farthing Cemetery in Bethel.

Loy married George David Farthing about 1935 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. George (son of William Young Farthing and Naomi Perry) was born on 20 Nov 1914 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 6 Jan 2005 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Barton married Selma Thomas about 1938 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Selma was born on 10 Dec 1916; died on 9 Apr 1997 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in C. South Farthing Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

NEWPORT NEWS - Jo Farthing Polhamus Smith of Newport News died Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at age 92. Jo was born July 23, 1923, in Watauga County, NC, to the late Herbert and Stella Farthing, the youngest and last surviving of their five children. After graduating from Bethel High School in Watauga County, Jo earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from The Woman's College of UNC (now UNC-Greensboro) in 1944.

This degree led her to a job with NACA (predecessor of NASA) as a "computer" at Langley Research Center in Hampton. At NACA she played on the women's basketball team coached by young aeronautical engineer Edward C. Pollhamus, and they were married in October of 1945. Jo and "Eddie" had four sons: Edward C. Polhamus, Jr. (wife Linda) of Danville, William F. Polhamus (wife Linda) of Roanoke, and twins David and Daniel who died in infancy in 1960. After Eddie's death in 2001, Jo married widower G. Bernard Smith, who died in 2009. Jo and Eddie were active members of North Riverside Baptist Church for almost fifty years. Jo was most active in the WMU and in the church library. Bernard and his first wife Jean were also long-time active members of North Riverside, so Bernard and Jo continued that involvement to the extent permitted by their health. Jo also did volunteer work with Meals-on-Wheels, at Riverside Medical Center, and at the Virginia Baptist Home in Newport News, which was expanded to become The Chesapeake retirement center, where Jo lived from 2003 until her death.

In addition to her sons Ed and Bill, Jo is survived by step-children Dick (wife Joann) Smith of Williamsburg and Kim (husband Craig) Moore of Poquoson, Ed's sons Winston Polhamus of Virginia Beach and William (wife Tara) Polhamus of Midlothian and their mother Sheila Rust of Roanoke, Bill's sons Brian Polhamus and Scott Polhamus of Roanoke, Ed's step-children Devin Laflamme of Danville and Brenda (husband Adam) Taylor of Danville, and Kim's three sons of Poquoson. Jo's great-grandchildren include Cole and Josie Polhamus of Midlothian, along with Delaney West and Ava Taylor of Danville. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and her church family. Jo loved all of her family deeply and continuously.

A memorial service for Jo Farthing Polhamus Smith will be held at North Riverside Baptist Church, 311 Selden Road, Newport News, on Saturday, November 7, at 2:00 P.M., with a private burial at a later date. The Polhamus family would like to thank all the staff at The Chesapeake who served Jo so faithfully for 12 years, the staff of W. J. Smith and Son Funeral Home, and Interim Pastor Chris Gourley of North Riverside Baptist.

Notes:

JOHNSON CITY - Mrs. Anna Joy Baird Penley, age 93, Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Mrs. Penley was born September 18, 1928, in Watauga County, NC, and the daughter of the late John Frederick & Letha Ann Yates Baird. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Penley in 1998, son, John Frederick “Freddie” Penley, one granddaughter, Letha Marie Snodgrass and several brothers and sisters.

She was a member of Boone Trail Baptist Church.

Mrs. Penley was a Registered Nurse and had worked at Johnson City Memorial Hospital and Johnson City Medical Center before retiring.

Survivors include four children, Dale Penley (Paula), Johnson City, Cecilia Ann Simpson (Roger), Gray, Vanessa Snodgrass (Billy Joe, Jr.), Hickory, NC and Terri Greenwell (Jack), Bluffton, SC; three sisters and one brother; eight grandchildren, Justin Penley, Daniel Simpson, Amanda Simpson, Lauren Bassett-Penley (Daniel), Blake Penley, B.J. Snodgrass III (Morgan), Lashay Dulaney (Robert), and Katie Greenwell (Stephen); and six great-grandchildren, John Conley Snodgrass, Ryan Jennings, McKenzie Dulaney, Logan Dulaney, Raine Bledsoe and Mattie Bledsoe.

Graveside services will be conducted 11:00 AM, Friday, May 13, 2022, at Washington County Memory Gardens with Pastor Jody Jenkins officiating.

Pallbearers will be family & friends.

Notes:

KINGSPORT - Mr. Charles “Yates” Baird, age 78, Kingsport, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Orchard View Rehab Center.

Mr. Baird was born in Carter County and the son of the late John Frederick & Letha Ann Yates Baird. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sue Garst Baird.

He was a United States Air Force Veteran.

Mr. Baird was a retired mechanic for the Kingsport Press.

Survivors include his wife, Jewett Murphy Baird, Kingsport; son, Robbie Baird and wife Laurel; stepchildren, Rhonda Ragsdale and husband Ed and Rosa Corby and husband Lee; grandchildren, Camden and Braxton Gray; sisters, Peggy, Patsy and Betty.

Graveside services will be conducted 12, Noon, Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at Maple Lawn Cemetery with Pastor John H. Moore officiating. Family and friends are requested to meet at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home at 11:45 am to go in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elsie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elsie married Robert Lee Tolley on 5 Jan 1980 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Robert (son of Ely Joseph Tolley and Minnie Elizabeth Byrd) was born on 15 Jan 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 13 Oct 2002 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Tolley Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Billy married Reba Mae Baird on 16 Dec 1951 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Reba (daughter of Henry Clay Baird and Georgia Cleota Snyder) was born about 1933 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 24 Apr 2023 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, Washington County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Faye B. Williams, age 74, of Piney Flats, TN., passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on February 24, 1946 in Piney Flats, TN, a daughter of the late Carl and Laura McGuire Baird. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by four brothers; three sisters; and one son-in-law, Kevin Snow.

Faye was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a lifelong resident of Piney Flats, TN. She was a member of Piney Flats First Baptist Church for many years.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Gene Williams; daughters, Linda Williams Snow and Lea Ann Williams Rasar; grandchildren, Zachary Snow and Presley Anna Rasar; siblings, Shirley Thomas, Bill Baird and wife Yvonne, Lawrence Baird and wife Aurelia, Kay Warren, and Sharon Blevins and husband Luke; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, TN. A funeral service will follow at 4:00 PM with Dr. Allen Davis officiating. The committal and interment will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 16, 2020 at Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol, TN.

Notes:

Moveta K. Baird, Barlow age 79, of 5787 Highway 67 West, Mountain City, Tennessee went to be with her Lord on Friday February 22, 2019 at her residence. Moveta was born on June 13, 1939, in Mountain City, TN to the late Byron Baird and Myra Buchannan Baird. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband Earnest Gibb Barlow, and sisters Marilyn Vaught, Marietta Forrester, and brothers, Charles Jody Baird, and Denver Baird. She Loved Witnessing for the Lord, singing with her nursing home ministry, flower gardening, music.

She is survived by 2 sons Darryl Barlow and wife Denise, Mountain City, TN

Brian Barlow, Mountain City, Tn.

Her grandson who was like her son B.J. Barlow of the home.

Sister Marlene Dodgion, Mtn City, TN.

Brother Sonny Baird, Mtn City, TN.

Granddaughter, Tara Barlow, Mtn City, TN.

Great Grandchildren Chasity and Clayton Osborne.

Special friends Kim Jennings, Bob Forrester, Sue Baird, Joyce Gregg, and the residence and staff of Mountain City Care Center.

Funeral Services for Moveta Barlow will be conducted at 7pm on Monday February 25, 2019, in the Bethany Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 5pm – 7pm prior to the funeral service. Gale Hartley will officiate the services.

Graveside Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday February 26, 2019 in the Sunset Memorial Park.

Honorary Pallbearers: John Brookshire, Darrell Junge, David Barrett, Kenny Gregg, John Davis, and Burl Johnson.

Notes:

Selma Patricia 'Pat' Farthing Kirby, age 77, of Vilas, North Carolina, took up permanent residence upstairs on Friday, June 14, 2019. She was born on July 13, 1941 to the late Dr. BR Farthing and Selma Thomas Farthing. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by a brother, Barton Farthing.

Those left to cherish her memories include her husband of 36 years, Dean Kirby; one son, David Farthing; two daughters, Lora Chapham and Crystal Farthing; sister, Teddie Stewart and husband Dennis; nephew, Andrew Stewart; niece, Lydia Pract; two wonderful kitty cats; special friends, Ed and Ellen Roark.

Pat was employed by Appalachian State University for 41 years as a Professor in the Library. Her one goal in life of teaching was to make a difference. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Vilas, NC, where she served as librarian. She also loved singing in the church choir.

Pat enjoyed riding her ATV and being the co-owner of Dean Kirby's ATV Rental. Most of all she loved being Dean's wife.

The family will receive friends from1-2:30 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2019 at the Bethel Baptist Church, Vilas, NC. Funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m. with Pastor Toby Oliver and Pastor Derek Wilson officiating. Graveside service and interment will follow at the Farthing Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lynn Farthing, Steve Ficklin, Bill Dishman, David Hagerman, Victor Fortune and John Burden. Honorary pallbearers are Bob Johnson and her many special friends.