Vaughn Thomas Trice

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]

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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]