Martha Catharine Buchanan

Martha married Joseph Taylor Ollis on 23 Feb 1865 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Joseph was born on 17 Sep 1847 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 1 May 1936 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Green Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Laura E. Huskins on 17 Apr 1892 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Laura was born on 3 Feb 1873 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 2 Jun 1919 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Green Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jonathon married Lucy Ann Huskins on 9 Mar 1893 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Lucy was born about 1874 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dock Theron Weatherman. Dock was born on 22 Dec 1965 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 24 Dec 1944 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Green Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Arizona Belle Wise about 1902 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Arizona was born on 26 Jan 1885 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 6 Nov 1977 in Arlington, , , Virginia; was buried in Pisgah Umc Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elda married Floyd Preston Benfield about 1900 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Floyd (son of Lewis Benfield and Julia A. Love) was born on 3 Apr 1878 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 31 Jul 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Green Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Samuel married Bessie McGee about 1924. Bessie was born about 1904. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Council married Dixie (Ollis) about 1912 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Dixie was born about 1896 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Robert McKinley Burleson on 23 Apr 1916 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Robert (son of David Mitchell Burleson and Lottie Verona Wiseman) was born on 15 Feb 1896 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Essie Ollis Beam, 98, of River Hill Road, Spruce Pine passed away Thursday September 10, 2009. A native of Avery County she was a daughter of the late Jonathon and Lucy Huskins Ollis and was the Owner and Operator of Beam’s Restaurant. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James Ramey Beam, a son; Bob Beam, a grandson, Kevin Beam, two sisters; Ada Minton and Ida Miller and four brothers; Council Ollis, Kelsey Ollis, Kelly Ollis, and Ted Ollis. Survivors include four daughters; Barbara Stradley of Statesville, NC, Berenda Eng and husband Richard of Spruce Pine, Bonita Bishop and husband Douglas of Hickory, NC and Beverly VanRoekel and husband Johnnie of Lexington, NC, a sister, Nellie Hall of Spruce Pine and a daughter in law Margaret Beam of Newland. She is also survived by five grandsons; Bobby Beam, Jr. of Roan Mountain, TN, Kenneth Beam of Banner Elk, NC, David Stradley of Raleigh, Jon Eric VanRoekel and Graham VanRoekel both of Lexington, NC, and three granddaughters; Jada Daniels of Spruce Pine, Anna Bishop and Abby Bishop both of Hickory, NC, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Mrs. Beam will be conducted at 3:00 pm Sunday September 13, 2009 in the Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Darrin Waldroup officiating. Interment will follow in the Green Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Condolences may be e-mailed by going to our website; www.webbfh.com., selecting obituaries, and clicking on the name you wish to view and sign the guestbook. Webb Funeral Home in Spruce Pine, NC is assisting the Beam family.

Ted married Lottie L. Heaton about 1937 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Lottie (daughter of Samuel Lee Heaton, Jr. and Myra Jane Burleson) was born on 1 Aug 1924 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 18 Nov 2019 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Pine Grove Umc Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Henry Mitchell Burleson. Henry (son of Robert Mitchell Burleson and Emaline Dorcas Tolley) was born on 7 Apr 1882 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 25 Jul 1863 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Burleson Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Boyd married Rosa Lee Carpenter about 1949 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Rosa was born on 3 Feb 1929 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 9 Nov 2007 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Pauline Benfield Greer, 97, passed away in the early morning hours on Friday, July 3, 2015, at her home in Elizabethton, Tenn. She was born on April 4, 1918 in Ingalls, N.C. Her parents were Elda Ollis Benfield and Floyd Preston Benfield. She was one of 10 children and is survived by one brother, Berlin Benfield. Mrs. Greer completed the 8th grade and went on to take some Business College courses at the school in Elizabethton. She worked at several jobs in her lifetime, but worked for 42 years at the North American Rayon plant, holding various jobs in multiple departments. She retired in 1984 and concentrated on her grandchildren, gardens and quilting. She loved flowers and quilting; in her lifetime, she completed over 500 quilts. Survivors include four children, Ashley, Sharon, Laura and Scott Jr. Eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren also survive. A Celebration of Life Service for Pauline Benfield Greer was conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 5, in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral and Cremation Services. The family received friends at the funeral home from 6 to 7 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service. The graveside service was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 6, in the Green Valley Baptist Church Cemetery, Spruce Pine, N.C. Active pallbearers were Jonathan, Scotty, Jeremy, Buzz, Robert and Colin. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to the staff at Amedisys Hospice for the excellent care and assistance given to Mrs. Greer in these last few years.

Frankie married Jim Cornett about 1940. Jim (son of Daniel Cornett and Sula L. Jordan) was born on 24 Jul 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 16 May 1990 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MARIETTA, Ga. — Belvin "Ben" Benfield passed away on July 5, 2018 after a short illness. He grew up in the hills of East Tennessee and was the ninth of ten children. He was a cum laude graduate of East Tennessee State University and received his Master of Science in Radio-Television from Syracuse University. After successful careers in Broadcasting and the Construction Industry, he became a Certified Meeting and Hospitality professional (CMP) and he and his wife owned The Benfield Group, a corporate and independent meeting consulting firm.
Ben's broadcasting awards include the Associated Press Award for News Reporting – "Fulton Federal Fire," and for Human Interest Television Feature – "Old Man and His Mountain," WSB Television; East Tennessee State University Honor Award, producer and host for "Art and Music" Television Series, WJHL Television; writer-producer on award winning ABC-TV series, "File Seven," owned and presented by Johns Hopkins University. He was instructor-Management Practices, Radio-Television Department, Ithaca College where he developed and implemented a student staffed one hour nightly television newscast, which won both Associated Press and United Press awards.
He was White House Liaison to Johns Hopkins University for coordination of news coverage, security procedures and facilities utilization during the bilateral proclamation of a major foreign policy position by President Eisenhower and British Prime Minister MacMillan – Baltimore 1958.
Ben served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was liaison officer from the United States Armed Forces Radio Services to the Japanese Government's National Broadcasting Service (NHK) for the movement of AFRS facilities to US Military Bases – Japan 1953.
He was National Chief for the Y-Indian Guide Programs during the early seventies; co-authored "Y-TRAILBLAZERS" program manual for National YMCA parent-child club program; co-planned, organized and led 1,000 person Train Excursion and Encampment to Fort Benning, Ga.
His community involvement included membership in: Meeting Professionals International, Atlanta Kiwanis Club, Atlanta Executives Association (past president), United Way Speakers Bureau, Chi Psi Fraternity, Northside United Methodist Church, Northside YMCA Board, Jaycees and Toastmasters Club.
He was predeceased by his father, Floyd Preston Benfield, and mother, Elda Laura Ollis Benfield, and by four brothers and five sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jan, of 30 years; two sons, Berlin (Vera) Benfield and George (Ann) Benfield; four grandchildren, Rebecca and Allison Benfield of Grapevine, Texas, Emery and Baker Benfield of Knoxville, Tenn.; and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Shepherd Center, 2020 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30309.
A service celebrating Ben's life with his friends and family will be held Wednesday, July 11, at 2 p.m. at Northside United Methodist Church, 2799 Northside Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA 30305.

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Paul W. Burleson, 92, of Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017, at his residence.
A native of Spruce Pine, N.C., he was a son of the late Robert Burleson and Ida Ollis Burleson Minton. He had lived most of his life in Carter County.
Paul was retired from North American Rayon Corporation after 48 years of service. He was a lifetime member of the Carter County Rescue Squad. He was also a member of the Gallon Pin Program of the American Red Cross. Paul attended Pleasant Beach Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Jim, Guy and Johnny Burleson; a sister, Cora Burleson; and two grandsons, Dennis and Mark Matherly.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Mary Townsend Burleson; his children, Madeline Matherly and husband Carroll, Johnson City, Paulette Ashby and husband Bernard, Princeton, W.Va., Ginger Burleson, Trish Hughes and Tammy Moore and husband Mike, all of Elizabethton; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Eva Phipps, Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Carl Hatley.
Funeral services for Paul W. Burleson will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 21, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Mark Fowler and Pastor Justin Deaton officiating. Music will be provided by Tammy and Greg Ruston. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be grandsons and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be members and former members of the Carter County Rescue Squad, his church family, former employees of North American Rayon Corporation, family, friends and neighbors.

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Julia “Bug” Burleson, 70, of Three Mile, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital.

A native of Avery County, she was a daughter of the late Boyd and Rosalee “Bobby” Carpenter Ollis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ted Burleson; brothers: Jess Lee and Joseph Ollis and son-in-law, Johnny Sheppard. Julia loved traveling, enjoyed going to Dollywood, reading, word search puzzles, yard sales and making new friends. She adored her family.

Surviving is her daughter, Joann Renfro and husband, Rick, of Green Mountain; son, John Burleson and wife, Mary, of Linville Falls; grandchildren: Haley Dutton, Jackie Sheppard and Ashley Sheppard (Josh); great-grandchildren: Mason, Alaina, Mackenzie and Asher; sister, Janice Ingram; brother, Jack Ollis and wife, Glenna, and her dog, Mia. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Henson Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Junior Carver officiated. Burial followed in the Pittman Cemetery.

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Elizabethton- Leonard “Keith” Benfield, 71, went to be with the Lord, October 16, 2022, after a long courageous fight with cancer and heart disease.
He was a retired 50-year member of Boilermaker’s Local #83 of Kansas City, Kansas.
Keith loved talking and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, his fur babies, Elijah and Ollie, riding his motorcycle, camping, talking to friends, and sitting on the porch watching the wildlife and the rolling river.
Keith was a member of Oakland Avenue Baptist Church, and also attended Lynn Valley Baptist Church when his health permitted.
Survivors include: his wife, Barbara; his children, Holly Channon (Michael) of Moline, Illinois, Jennifer Carr (Steven) of Elizabethton, TN, Jacob Benfield of Port Neches, Texas, and Bob Norris (Shae) of Elizabethton, TN; his mother, Betty; his brothers, Gregory (Robin) and Robert (Mary); his grandchildren, Zachary, Avarie, Emily, Justin, Jesse, Madison, Bailey; and his great-grandchildren, Jazzy, Skylar, A.J. and Peyton; his Aunt Pidge; and several cousins, nephews, nieces and special friends, George Baldwin and Kenneth Loveless also survive.
Keith was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Benfield; two infant daughters; his grandparents, Jenny and Gordon Peters, Floyd P. and Elda Ollis Benfield.
Our family wishes to thank Dr. Jamal Maatouk and the staff of the Kingsport Cancer Center, Dr. Siv, Dr. Rita Plemmons, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, Amedysis Health Care, Amedysis Hospice, and all the nurses, CNAs, and techs that have walked the walk with Keith. We are so thankful for our many friends and neighbors who have been there for us.