Sarah Jane Calhoun

Sarah married Enoch Cornett about 1900 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Enoch (son of Joshua Isaac Cornett and Sarah Louise Fletcher) was born on 15 Oct 1878 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 10 Oct 1957 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Clark Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Minnie married James Thurmond Radford about 1920. James (son of William Clayton Radford and Martha C."Mattie" Lacey) was born on 3 Feb 1905 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 10 Oct 1995 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in John Johnson Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Ethel Ina Vance on 7 Mar 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ethel was born on 2 Jan 1909 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jul 2007 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dorothy married Corbett Isaac Johnson about 1928 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Corbett (son of Gilmer Malone Johnson and Mary Jane Daniels) was born on 18 Apr 1903 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 2 Apr 1974 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in John Johnson Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married Port Colbert Thompson about 1928 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Port (son of Julius Lafayette Thompson and Alice B. Hayes) was born on 24 Feb 1908 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 17 Oct 1959 in Burke County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Clark Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Estelle Radford Johnson Vance, age 92, of Newland, NC passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019, at her residence.

She was born on Dec. 8, 1926, in Avery County, NC, a daughter of the late James Thurmond Radford and the late Minnie Cornett Radford.

Estelle was a loving wife, mother and granny. She enjoyed her time volunteering at Sloop Memorial Hospital and always having the welfare of children in her heart, she was also volunteered at the Blair Fraley Sales Store at the Crossnore School. She was a loyal and faithful member of the Crossnore First Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her Father: James Thurmond Radford; Mother: Minnie Louise Radford; Sister: Louise Murray; Brother: Glen Cornett; First Husband: Cecil H. Johnson; Second Husband: Jim McClure Vance, Jr.; Son: Larry Dale Johnson; Two Step-Sons: Aaron Vance, Larry Vance; Grandson: Steven Johnson; Great Grandson: Conner Lewis.

Estelle leaves behind to cherish her memory her Son: Gary Johnson, and wife, Jackie Johnson, of Summerville, SC; Son: Sherrill Johnson, and wife Alma Johnson, of Newland, NC; Step-Son: Jim M. Vance, III, and spouse, Timothy Farrow, of Atlanta, Ga.; Step-Son: Robert Vance, and wife, Paula Vance, of Thomasville, NC; 12 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren, and Seven Great Great Grandchildren.

Services for Estelle Radford Johnson Vance will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2019 from the Crossnore Baptist Church, with Rev. Phil Murdock officiating. Interment will follow in the John Johnson Cemetery.

Estelle married Cecil Harlan Johnson about 1941 in North Carolina, , , . Cecil (son of James Wesley Johnson and Cora Franklin) was born on 13 Dec 1920 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 23 Dec 1978 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in John Johnson Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Estelle married James McClure Vance about 1980. James (son of James McClure Vance and Joda Blanch Pyatte) was born on 15 Dec 1929 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 7 Nov 2018 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Pyatte Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On the evening of May 22, 2021, at the age of 88, Peggy Cornett McCumber slipped ever so peacefully from this life to enter into her eternal home in Heaven.

Although, she succumbed to Alzheimer’s, after living with the devastating disease for 20 years, Peggy will be remembered for her witty and clever personality. She always made a person feel at ease in her presence, treating them like family. In fact, during the 11 years that she resided at the Cranberry House, she was fondly referred to as “Mamaw.”

Peggy was a native of Avery County and spent most of her time there, with the exception of a 10 span when she lived in Madisonville, KY with her husband Bob. She was the daughter of the late founding pastor and well-known Bishop James & Ethel Nance Cornett, of the Church of Jesus Christ, in Newland, where she was a lifelong member and sang and played the guitar. She was a very talented woman and even wrote a few songs. In fact, a prominent singer-songwriter was visiting the church and heard her sing one night and commented about her beautiful, unique voice and that she should go into recording!

Apart from her music ability, Peggy was very prudent and got her real estate license when she was in her late 40s, working until Alzheimer’s ended her career.

In addition to her parents, Peggy is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert McCumber; her sister, Marie Cornett; and two special nieces, Patsy Owens Hartley and Rena Owens Valentine. She had five furry children that preceded her as well: King, Fifi, Pierre, Bobo and Count.

Even though she was an avid dog lover, Peggy’s proudest achievement was her children and grandchildren. Family meant everything to her and those that are left behind to cherish the memory of her outgoing personality and many talents are daughters, Diane Jaynes (Roy) and Judy Owens Vines; grandsons, Jeff Jaynes (Rena), Jerry (Amanda); granddaughters, Stacie Hartley Stewart (Phil), and Tammy Calhoun Marshall; great-grandsons, Jared Jaynes, Bryce Jaynes, Kyle Jaynes, Hayden Jaynes, Benji Stewart, Timmy Stewart (Hollie), James Stewart (Savannah), and Neyland Marshall; and great-great grandson, Harrison Stewart.

Additionally, Peggy had more family members that loved her and will cherish her memory, step-daughter, Judy McCumber Thornton (Dwayne); step-granddaughters, Nicole Harris (Tommy), and Barbara Downing (Jesse); great-granddaughters Emma & Ella Harris; great-grandsons, Logan Blair and Ryan Downing.

Celebration of life for Peggy McCumber was conducted at Church of Jesus Christ in Newland, Monday, May 24, at 7 p.m. with her grandson, the Rev. Jeff Jaynes and Pastor Dave Atkins, officiating. Other family members gave tribute to their mother and grandmother, as well.

Visitation was from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Pallbearers were Jared Jaynes, Bryce Jaynes, Kyle Jaynes, Benji Stewart, Timmy Stewart, and James Stewart. Honorary pallbearers were Hayden Jaynes and Casey Hartley.

Graveside service were at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 25th, at the Church of Jesus Christ Cemetery, on White Pine Road, Newland.

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Port M. Thompson passed away Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018 at his home after a long battle with dementia.

Port was born on March 3, 1931. He was the son of Port Senior and Ida Thompson. He graduated from Crossnore High School in 1951. Shortly thereafter Port proudly joined the U.S. Marines. He served during the Korean Conflict where his assignments included standing guard at the bridge where prisoners were exchanged. Port also received three medals of honor, including one for national defense and one for good conduct.

Port worked at Holman & Moody Racing and Hutchinson Pagan Enterprises in the 1960s and 1970s. He went on to work for Duke Power in 1979 and then retired from there in 1994.

Port is preceded in death by his parents: Port, Sr. and Ida Thompson; and his brother: Allen. Surviving family includes his wife of 61 years: Patsie, his son and daughter-in-law, Curtis and Christine; his sister: JoAnn Glassman; and nieces and nephews. Surviving loved ones also include their dog, Sadie, and their granddogs.

A celebration of life will be held for family and friends at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, in Crossnore.

Family/Spouse: Patsie J. Phillips. Patsie (daughter of Charlie Phillips and Ethel Calhoun) was born on 28 Jul 1937 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 9 Mar 2020 in Mecklenburg County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Clark Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]