Theodore Roosevelt Johnson

Theodore married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Finley Richard Johnson, Sr., age 84, of Squirrel Creek Road in Newland, died Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Brian Center Health & Rehab in Spruce Pine.

Born on June 14, 1934 in Avery County, he was the son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Johnson and Iva Young Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his Wife: Nora Hoilman Johnson and a Daughter: Remona Gwin Johnson.

Finley was a member of the Johnson Chapel Baptist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Finley was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed all kinds of hunting and was particularly fond of bear hunting. He also enjoyed fly fishing and his hunting dogs.

Left to cherish his memories are his Children; ReJeanna Trice, Finley Johnson, Jr., and Kristie Johnson, all of Newland; his Sister: Ruby Louise Shoupe of Newland; as well as 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

The family respectfully requested the honor of your presence at the graveside service and interment to honor the life of Finley Johnson, Sr. at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in the Ashley Cemetery, with the Rev, Jim Shoupe officiating. Military graveside rites were conducted by Sgt. E.L. Briggs Sgt. E L Randolph, Chapter 57, D.A.V.

Finley married Nora Jane Hoilman about 1955. Nora (daughter of Coyd Edgar Hoilman and Mary Elizabeth Buchanan) was born on 30 Jan 1938 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 10 Mar 2017 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ruby Louise Johnson Shoupe, 84, of Newland, North Carolina passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at her son's residence in Newland.

Ruby was born on December 5, 1936 in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Theodore Johnson and the late Iva Young Johnson.

She was a devoted and faithful member of the Johnson Chapel who loved her church and worshiping her Savior Jesus Christ. Ruby was a loving mother and wife who enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers. Sewing brought her much pleasure as did cooking and preparing meals for her family, friends, and neighbors.


In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Jim Shoupe and a son, Keith Shoupe.

Ruby leaves behind to cherish her memory four sons, Richard (Joyce) Shoupe of Newland, NC, Bill (Diane) Shoupe of Rogersville, TN, Jim (Amelia) Shoupe of Newland, NC, Joe (Rebecca) Shoupe of Spruce Pine, NC; eight grandchildren, Shannon (Randy) Clark, Kim (Jason) Lolies, John (Samantha) Shoupe, Melinda Shoupe, Josh (Whitney) Shoupe, Elijah (Canaan) Shoupe, Caleb (Mattie) Shoupe, Noah Shoupe; ten great grandchildren, Macayla Benfield, Dalton Benfield, Tyler Smith, Marissa Lolies, Grayson Lolies, Savannah Shoupe, Austin Shoupe, Henry Shoupe, Zeke and Hannah Shoupe.

Services for Ruby Louise Johnson Shoupe will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021 beginning at 3:30 pm from the Johnson Chapel with Rev. Dale Banks officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:30 pm on Saturday at the Johnson Chapel.

Interment will be in the Hughes Family Cemetery off Baxter Hughes Road in Newland.

Ruby married Rev. James William Shoupe, Jr. on 11 May 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of James William Shoupe, Sr. and Minnie Stafford) was born on 20 Jul 1934 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 26 Feb 2016 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Kevin Ray Whitehead, 53, Roan Mountain, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021, as the results of an automobile accident.
Kevin was a CNA and was a caregiver to several people. He loved to work in flowers and decorate.
Kevin attended Roan Park Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Sam Whitehead.
Survivors include his mother, Ruby Johnson Whitehead; one sister, Rita Tolley; two brothers, Clifford Whitehead and his fiancée Judy King, and Roger Whitehead and wife Margaret; several nieces and nephews; and his special cousins, Robin Stewart, Angie Whitehead, Daren Lacy, Billie Chinault and Diane Johnson.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 25, in the Johnson Roan View Cemetery with the Rev. Derrick Hughes officiating. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Thursday, will be Darren Lacy, Rusty Estep, Andy Stout, Adam Johnson, Travis Whitehead and Coby Tolley.