Lydia Hughes

Lydia married Thomas A. Johnson on 11 Dec 1874 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Thomas (son of James Wesley Johnson and Jemima Catharine Franklin) was born on 11 Jul 1854 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 24 Aug 1926 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wilburn married Maggie A. Hartley about 1915 in , , North Carolina, . Maggie (daughter of Druery Calvin Hartley and Martha L. Baird) was born on 15 Aug 1887 in , , North Carolina, ; died in Sep 1957 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert Mercer Trice. Robert was born in Aug 1863 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died about 1908 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

General married Minnie Blackburn on 1 Jul 1918 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Minnie (daughter of Silas Henderson Blackburn and Martha Malinda Keller) was born on 1 Jun 1896 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 12 Jun 1939 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Guy Cemetery, Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pinkie married Stephen Morgan Sparks on 12 Dec 1914 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Stephen (son of Joseph Allen Sparks and Margaret Zenia Hicks) was born on 16 Aug 1895 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 20 Jul 1977 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Johnson Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Howard married Almedia Margaret Brown about 1927 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Almedia was born on 5 May 1909 in , Mitchell County, North Carolina, ; died on 29 Jan 1980 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Guy Cemetery, Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Maude married Sylvester Oakes about 1924 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Sylvester (son of Jeremiah Perry "Jerry" Oakes and Mary Ann Huffman) was born on 21 Apr 1893 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 Sep 1970 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Guy Cemetery, Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Never married.

Artie married Spurgeon Jesse Greene on 3 Apr 1897 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Spurgeon (son of Landon H. Greene and Margarett E. Woody) was born on 30 Aug 1912 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 9 Feb 1993 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bryant married Rosa Louise Odom about 1922 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Rosa (daughter of Thomas Clingman Odom and Tabitha Jane Hartley) was born on 16 Aug 1899 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 2 Sep 1983 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Vaughn married Thosa Thelma Johnson about 1929 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Thosa (daughter of William Anderson Johnson and Auby C. "Sis" Cornett) was born on 9 Apr 1909 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 12 Aug 1997; was buried in Fork Mountain Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nettie married Alex Carter Dugger on 19 Apr 1936 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Alex (son of Samuel Monroe Dugger and Lucinda Hobson) was born on 20 Jul 1909 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jack married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jack married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Euna V. Ollis. Euna was born on 21 Sep 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried on 18 Jun 1997 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Peggy Joyce Storey on 15 May 1951 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Peggy (daughter of Will Storey and Texie (Storey)) was born on 1 May 1935 in Norfolk, , Virginia, ; died on 7 Jun 2022 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Guy Cemetery, Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Juanita Greene Vance, 77, of Minneapolis, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 24, 2022 at her home.

A native of Avery County, she was a daughter of the late Spurgeon Jesse and Artie Bell Johnson Greene. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Johnny Mack Greene, Joe Greene, and Donald Greene; and sisters, Barbara Ann Duncan, Willa Mae Buchanan and Martha Hicks.

Juanita loved the Lord and enjoyed listening to gospel music, especially the Primitive Quartet. She loved being outdoors, her flowers, gardening and cooking, but mostly loved spending time with her family.

Surviving are her children, Kelly Vance Gragg and husband, Doug, of Newland and Scottie Dean Vance and wife, Monica, of Burnsville; brother, Gary Greene of Newland; grandchildren, Karmen Birchfield and husband, Colby and Matt Vance; step-grandchildren, Somer Ray and husband, Jason and Abby Robinson and husband, Charlie; ten great-grandchildren; the father of her children, Harold Vance of Minneapolis; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

The family will have a private family viewing at Johnson Chapel on Squirrel Creek prior to a private graveside service in the Cranberry Cemetery. Rev. Doug Bare will officiate.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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]

Kathleen married William K. Jones about 1963. William was born on 16 Oct 1938; died on 4 Jun 2001; was buried in Guy Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Sharon Johnson, 68, of Swannanoa, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Mission Memorial Hospital in Asheville, N.C. Sharon was born in Elizabethton to the late Jack Dempsey Johnson and Mary Kate Burrow Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an older sister, Kathy Jones.
Sharon was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was of the Freewill Baptist faith and had worked as a certified nursing assistant. Sharon loved her job in healthcare and taking great care of her patients. She also enjoyed cooking and playing games but loved her family most of all.
Those left to cherish her memories include her children, Anthony Dale Johnson, Crystal Gail and Matthew; her grandchildren, Victoria, Reece, Justin, Dylan, Danielle, Austin, Damien and Harper; her sister, Priscilla; and her nieces and nephews, Mary Elizabeth, Andrew James and Samantha Ann.

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Melinda (Mendy) Johnson Hughes, age 52, of Roaring Creek, NC passed away on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at Charles A. Cannon Memorial Hospital in Linville, NC.

She was born on Aug. 2, 1967, in Crossnore, NC, a daughter of the late Charles Johnson and the late UnaV Ollis Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her Parents; and Stepfather: Clayton Isaacs.

Mendy was a member of Roaring Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She enjoyed thrift store shopping, but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her family.

Mendy leaves behind to cherish her memory her: Husband of 28 years: Jeff Hughes of Roaring Creek, NC; Son: Tyler Hughes of Roaring Creek, NC; Son: Taylor (Olivia) Hughes of Elk Park, NC; Daughter: Kaitlin Hughes of Roaring Creek, NC; Grandson: Raylan Hughes of Elk Park, NC; Grandson: Carter Hughes of Elk Park, NC; Granddaughter: Lilly Long-Hughes of Roaring Creek, NC; Granddaughter: Gabby Long-Hughes of Roaring Creek, NC; Sister: Penny (Will) Hughes of Roan Mountain, Tenn.; Nephew: Jordan Hughes of Roan Mountain, Tenn.; Nephew: Zachary Hughes of Roan Mountain, Tenn.; Special Friend: Ruth Buchanan of Newland, NC.

Funeral Services for Melinda (Mendy) Johnson Hughes were held at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020, at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

The family received friends beginning at 5 p.m. up until the service hour at 6 p.m. on Monday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Interment was in the Cranberry Cemetery at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020.

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Died:
Robert "Bud" Trice, 75, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C.

Bud was born on March 7, 1946 in Avery County, North Carolina, a son of the late Robert Mershell Trice and the late Peggy Laws Trice.

He graduated from Newland High School and was the Owner and Operator of Bud's Auto Service in Newland for 37 years. Prior to tha,t he owned and operated Newland Sunoco for 12 years. He enjoyed country music and was an avid antiques collector.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Clark Trice; and sister, Christine Trice.

Bud leaves behind to cherish his memory two daughters, Robbin (Dan Caussin) Trice of Newland, NC, and Patricia Trice of Newland; son, Robert Trice of Newland, NC; grandson, Chase Rivers of Newland, NC; two brothers, Ray (Nan) Trice of Orange City, FL, and Earl (Jackie) Trice of Newland, NC; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]