Martha Ellen Church

Martha married James Hamilton Walsh about 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Isaac Riley Walsh and Sarah Catharine Laws) was born on 8 Nov 1858 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Apr 1946 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Amanda C. Grindstaff about 1902 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Amanda (daughter of Jacob Franklin Grindstaff and Lucrissa E. Reece) was born about 1879 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1954 in Wasco County, , , Oregon; was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, , Wasco County, Oregon. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Della married Henry Jacob McGuire about 1906 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Henry (son of Leander Webster McGuire and Nancy Louisa Trivette) was born on 2 Mar 1888 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 31 Dec 1972 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Joseph F. Parlier about 1906 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Joseph (son of James Elliot Parlier and Martha Carolina Norris) was born on 13 Oct 1885 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 13 Feb 1958 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fronia married Roy H. Palmer about 1913 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Roy was born on 27 Apr 1892 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Sep 1968 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Creek Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lorenda married John Wesley Phillips about 1916 in North Carolina, , , . John (son of George W. Phillips and Anna P. Hagaman) was born on 12 May 1894; died on 19 May 1966; was buried in Ward Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hattie married Clay Palmer about 1920. Clay was born on 31 May 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 4 Sep 1990 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Gracelawn Memorial Park, , New Castle County, Delaware. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rodney married Alice Christine Green about 1924. Alice was born on 25 Feb 1903 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Oct 1993 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Goodwin Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jud married Flora Benneca Cook on 12 Nov 1922 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Flora (daughter of Thomas F. Cook and Mary Ann McGuire) was born on 7 Nov 1902 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 7 Jan 1990 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Paul married Lillie Lavasta Edmisten about 1940. Lillie (daughter of Robert Dallas Edmisten and Estella Palmer) was born on 17 Aug 1919 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 13 Apr 2016 in Hawkins County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Oak Hill Memorial Park, , Sullivan County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Reatha married John Russell Church about 1929 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . John (son of Martin Wilburn Church and Nancy Lucinda McBride) was born on 21 Apr 1872 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 20 Nov 1952 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Addie married Clinton Hearst McGuire on 20 Apr 1930 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Clinton (son of George Washington McGuire, Jr. and Saphronia Alice Trivette) was born on 2 Jul 1908 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 19 Sep 1970 in Richmond County, , , Georgia; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Addie married Howard Hastings Church about 1985. Howard (son of Wiley Charlton Church and Ellen Catharine Bunton) was born on 4 May 1909 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 10 Jan 1998 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hessie married Thurman Joseph Parlier about 1929. Thurman (son of Arthur Calloway Parlier and Amanda Virginia Ashley) was born on 20 Sep 1908 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 5 Jan 1876 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Fall Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Vena Inez Jones, 101, of Newland, N.C., passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Life Care Center of Banner Elk.
She was born on May 30, 1920 in Avery County to the late Henry and Della McGuire. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Judd Jones; and sons, Lane, Alfred, Edward, and Harley Jones.
Vena was a member of Fall Creek Missionary Baptist Church. She loved listening to gospel music and spending time with her family.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Dickie Jones of Newland, NC; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren. and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 2 p.m. at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy Carver and the Rev. Mike Ricker officiating.
Visitation took place from 1 to 2 p.m., prior to the service at the funeral home.
Burial took place in the Fall Creek Cemetery.

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Mrs. Cozie Ellen Hyder, Elizabethton, peacefully went to her heavenly home on June 6, 2022 at the home of her daughter, Judy Milhorn. She was born on Beech Mountain, N.C., to Joseph and Sarah Parlier on May 13, 1923. She had nine brothers and sisters. She moved to Elizabethton and married Fred Hyder Sr. on July 21,1945.
Mrs. Hyder was a member of Doe River Baptist Church. She loved to play checkers.
She is survived by daughter, Judy Milhorn and husband Byron; sons, Fred Hyder Jr. and wife Sandra and Joe Hyder and wife Judy; sister, Lou Martinelli; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held for Mrs. Hyder at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Pastor Greg Largent officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Mrs. Florence Parlier Cook, 89, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at her home in Winston-Salem.

She was born Nov. 7, 1929, in beautiful Beech Mountain, NC. She was preceded in death by her Parents: Joseph and Sarah Parlier; six Brothers: Cluster, Finley, Spurgeon, Elliott, Sanford and twin Lawrence, and a Sister: Irene. Mrs. Cook was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church and loved her family. She and Bill raised their children in church teaching them to trust Jesus for all things. Everyone was blessed by knowing her. Through the years, she became Mom to many that had lost their mother. She will be missed. The family wants to thank Dr. Stephen Hux and his staff at Arcadia Family Practice for 30 years of attentive and genuine care.


Surviving are her Husband of 70 years: Bill Cook; her Children: Larry Cook (Wanda), Kathy Chapman (Donnie), Connie Miller (Gordon), Karen Lanier (Phil) and Pam McDowell; her Grandchildren: Barry, Dawn, Teressa, Matthew, Wendy, Nick, Brad, Amy, Sarah and Grace; 14 Great grandchildren; two Sisters: Cozie and Lue. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel, with Pastor Mark Reed and Gordon Miller officiating. The family received friends one hour before the service at the funeral home. A private family graveside service was held at Parklawn Memorial Park.

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BUTLER - Larry Joe Walsh, 73, Butler, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 27, 2019 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

Born February 27, 1946 in Butler to the late Roddie V. & Alice Green Walsh. He had lived his entire life in Carter County. He was a 1964 graduate of Hampton High School and graduate from East Tennessee State College with a degree in Psychology. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Larry was retired as a Social Worker with Children's Service after 37 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters: Gladys Evans, Eula Mae Main and Anna Ruth Campbell and two brothers: James Riley Walsh and Earl Dayton Walsh.

Survivors include his wife of 45 years: Joyce Vines Walsh. His Children: Wendy Tester & husband Jimmy Tester II, Elizabethton, Jamie Walsh, Chattanooga, and Sherry Walsh, Elizabethton. His Grandchildren: Riley Tester, Makayla Walsh Anderson and Greyson Walsh. Two Brothers: Roddie Walsh, Jr., of California and Bill Walsh, Butler. Several nieces & nephews. His Mother-In-Law Selma Vines, Fish Springs. His four legged baby Zoey.

It was his wish to be cremated and no services are planned.

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Glenn Richard "Spook" Walsh, 74, of Elk Park, N.C., the Old Beech Mountain Community, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness.
He was born on April 19, 1944 in Avery County, N.C., a son of the late Judd Walsh and the late Flora Cook Walsh.
Spook graduated from Cranberry High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Wyncom Communication in Lexington, N.C. He enjoyed restoring old cars and woodworking. He was a quiet gentle man.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Lester, Amos and Bert Walsh.
Glenn leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 51 years, Brenda McKinney Walsh of Elk Park, N.C.; sisters, Mary Ellen Peters of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Kate Braswell of Baltimore, Md.; and brothers, J.D. "Jake" (Rose) Walsh of Elizabethton, Tenn., Royce (Ellen) Walsh of Pickens, S.C., and Phil (Jane) Walsh of Kingston, Tenn. Spook also leaves behind his beloved Scottish Terrier, Laddie.
Services for Glenn Richard "Spook" Walsh will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 18, at the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral home with the Rev. Dennis Church officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Family, friends and pallbearers are asked to meet at the Beech Mountain Cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Friday for the graveside services. Rev. B.F. McKinney Jr. will officiate and the Military Honors will be provided by the Pat Ray Post of the VFW. Serving as pallbearers will be Justin Payne, Curtis Church, Mickey Braswell, Gary Guy, Bob King, Cliff Pelletier and Jeff McGuire. Honorary pallbearers will be Wendell McGuire and Winston Church.

Gene married Bernice Guy about 1954 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Bernice (daughter of Clyde J. Guy and Stella Church) was born on 15 Feb 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died after 2013. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Glen Wendell McGuire, age 78, of Beech Mountain, North Carolina passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN.

He was born on January 19, 1941 in Banner Elk, North Carolina, a son of the late Hurst McGuire and the late Addie McGuire.

He was preceded in death by his Parents; Two Brothers, Gene Mcguire, Jerry Mcguire; Daughter- In-Law, Sharon Gayle; Grandson, Gregory Gayle, Jr.

Wendell was born and raised in Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church in Beech Mountain, NC but of late he was a member of Meadowview Baptist Church in Mountain City, TN. He was a member of the Southern Country band for 5 years. He enjoyed fishing, carpentry work, playing the guitar, spending time with his grandchildren and his family. He enjoyed listening to Country and Gospel music.

Wendell leaves behind to cherish his memory his: Wife of 26 years, Meta McGuire of Beech Mountain, NC; Son, Michael Gayle of Augusta, GA, Son, Robert (Angie) Gayle of Monticello, GA, Son, Gregory Gayle, Sr. of Atlanta, GA, Son, Brian (Stephanie) Gayle of Gainesville, GA, Daughter, Crystal McGuire of Barnwell, SC, Daughter, Leslie Waide of Ft. Cobb, OK, Step-Son, Joe (Pam) Pou of Jackson, SC, Step-Daughter, Angela (Burt) Mitchell of Beech Island, SC, Step-Daughter, Amy (David) Pou of Aiken, SC, Brother, Reed (Margie) McGuire of Aiken, SC, 8 Grandchildren, 6 Great-Grandchild, Fur Baby, Zoey, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Services for Glen Wendell McGuire will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 11:00 am at Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Richard Jones and Pastor Dennis Church officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm on Monday July 15, 2019 at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service in Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Jerry Gale McGuire, age 72, of Elk Park passed away on August 23, 2016.

A native of Avery County, NC, he was born December 21, 1943 a son of the late Clinton Hurst and Addie Mae McGuire.

He was a longtime member of Beech Mountain Baptist Church where he sung in the choir in his youth.

Jerry worked as an Substance Abuse Counselor with New River Mental Health and also at the University Hospital in Augusta, GA.

He enjoyed computers, geneology and watching westerns on TV.

Along with his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his: brother, Gene Allen McGuire; son-in-law, Christopher Thomas Burke.

Jerry has left to cherish his memory his: wife, Marilyn O. McGuire of the home; daughter, Tonya Burke of Vidalia, GA.; sons, Clinton McGuire and wife Kathy of Conyers, GA., Stephen McGuire and wife Stacie of Appling, GA., Phillip McGuire and wife Kim of Augusta, GA.; brothers, Reed McGuire and wife Marjorie of Aiken, SC., Wendell McGuire and wife Meta of Elk Park, NC.; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Jerry Gale McGuire will be conducted on Saturday, August 27th at 2:00 p.m. in the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Beech Mountain Cemetery.

Jimmy married Willa Jean Wise about 1951 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Willa (daughter of Living and Mable Edwards) was born on 5 Feb 1941 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 28 Sep 2019 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Fall Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Son of Thurman PARLIER and Hessie MCGUIRE. Married Judy CHURCH.

Sammy James Parlier,age 67, of Montezuma passed away on February 27, 2013 at Life Care Center of Banner Elk.

He was a native of Avery County and he was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Church Parlier and a brother, J. D. Parlier.

He is survived by his son, Bruce Parlier of the home; sisters, Jane Lynch of Pensicola, FL., Georgia Gilliam, Banner Elk, NC., Alma Shell, Nashville, TN; grandsons, Clinton Parlier, Richard James Parlier; several nieces and nephews.

Sammy married Judy Eveline Church about 1965. Judy (daughter of Norman Ray Church and Louise A. Miller) was born on 28 Mar 1944 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 26 Jun 2010 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]