Sarah Catharine Laws

Sarah married Isaac Riley Walsh about 1851 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Isaac was born about 1821 in , Edgefield County, South Carolina, ; died before 1900 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Martha Ellen Church about 1886 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Phillip Church and Anna Trivette) was born on 14 Oct 1868 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Dec 1934 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Sarah Ann Grindstaff on 13 Oct 1894 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Sarah was born on 17 Dec 1869 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 7 Apr 1956 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Martha E. Grindstaff about 1892 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Martha (daughter of Jacob Franklin Grindstaff and Lucrissa E. Reece) was born about 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died about 1949. [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]

Riley married Irma Madge Stout on 15 Oct 1924 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Irma (daughter of William Madison Stout and Aletha Rotilla Evans) was born on 8 Oct 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Jul 1983 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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LIPFORD, Vada Pearl
"Elizabethton Star," Monday, April 24, 1950
MRS. VADA PEARL LIPFORD
Mrs. Vada Pearl Lipford, 50, of Carderview, Tennessee, died in Duke Hospital, Durham, N.C., this morning.
She is survived by her husband, Rupert Earl Lipford; one daughter, Mrs. Jim Williams of Route 5, Elizabethton; one son, Glenn Lipford of Carderview; two sisters, Cecil Walsh of Elizabethton and Mrs. Will Lewis of Hampton; two brothers, Bert Walsh of Charleston, S.C., and Obbie Walsh of Elizabethton, and her father, George Walsh.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
A Funeral car from Tetrick Funeral Home left today at 7 a.m. for Durham to bring the body to Elizabethton.

LIPFORD, Vada Pearl
"Elizabethton Star," Tuesday, April 25, 1950
MRS. VADA PEARL LIPFORD
Funeral services for Mrs. Vada Pearl Lipford, 50, of Carderview, who died in Duke Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, Monday morning, will be conducted at the Cobbs Creek Baptist Church, of which she was a member, Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. M. H. Carder officiating, assisted by the Rev. C. L. Nelson. Burial will be in the Butler Memorial Cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be members of the Roan Creek Masonic Lodge number 679.
Flower bearers will be members of her Sunday School class of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors are her husband, Rupert Earl Lipford; one daughter, Mrs. Jim Williams of Route 5, Elizabethton; one son, Glenn Lipford of Carderview; two sisters, Cecil Walsh of Elizabethton and Mrs. Will Lewis of Hampton; two brothers, Bert Walsh of Charleston, S.C., and Obbie Walsh of Elizabethton, and her father, George Walsh.
The body will be taken to her home today at 4:30 p.m. from the chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home.

Pearl married Rupert Earl Lipford on 1 Mar 1923 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Rupert (son of Anthony Abraham Lincoln Lipford and Mary Ellen Campbell) was born on 16 Oct 1902 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 30 Dec 1984 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Butler Memorial Cemetery, , Johnson County, Tennessee. [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.

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HAMPTON - Ray Luther Walsh, 93, Hampton, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his residence. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Riley L. & Madgie Stout Walsh. Ray was a 1945 graduate of the Watauga Academy, Butler. He served in the United States Army during World War II and the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired Millwright and Mechanic. He was a member of Harmony Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four sisters: Selma Marlow, Christine Stout, Lois, and Barbara Woodin and four brothers: Lee Walsh, Riley Walsh, Berl Walsh, and Alvin Walsh.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years: Margie Arnett Walsh. A Daughter & Son-In-Law: Patricia (Steve) Maddux. A Grandson: Jeremy Edwards. Two Sisters: JoAnne Shoemaker of Florida and Shirley (Jim) Massey of Arizona Two Brothers: Bert (Ruth) Walsh of Florida and Earl (Julie) Walsh of Butler. Several nieces & nephews.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 04, 2021 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Brandon Young officiating. Music will be provided by Brandon, Dara & Grayson Young. A Graveside Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2021 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery (New Section) . Active Pallbearers will be Bill Marlowe, Randy Marlowe, Andy Arnett, Michael Walsh, Bob Arnett and Jerry Smalling. Military Honors will be provided by Boone Dam #4933.

Ray married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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PINEY FLATS - Bert Dean Walsh, 88, Piney Flats, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at his residence. He was born December 24, 1933 in Butler, Tenn. to the late Luther & Madgie Irma Stout Walsh. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was retired after several years as a Maintenance Supervisor at Alcan Aluminum. Bert loved to hunt and was an avid reader. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by Three Sisters: Lois Provin, Christine Stout and Selma Marlow and five Brothers: Berl, Alvin, Ray, Riley and Lee Walsh.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years: Ruth Pilkton Walsh. Two Children: Kimberly Walsh, Punta Gorda, Florida and Gary (Michelle) Walsh, Port Charlotte, Florida. Two Grandchildren: Linnsee Taylor, and Aaron Rodino. Three Great Grandchildren: Evangeline Rodino, Juliana Rodino and Isaiah Taylor. Two Sisters: Shirley (Jim) Massey, of Arizona and JoAnn Shoemaker of Florida , One Brother: Earl (Julie) Walsh of Butler.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2022 in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Donnie Cable officiating. Graveside Service and Interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2022 in the Mountain Home National Cemetery (Historic Section). Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.

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Ruth Lipford Williams, age 88, Butler, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, March 31, 2013, in the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Pearl Walsh Lipford. Ruth was a graduate of Watauga Academy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Williams, who died April 27, 1987; by a brother and sister-in-law: Buster and Margaret Peters Lipford.

She has one daughter, Sue Carol Ward and son-in-law, Darrell Ward; and one grandchild, Jamie Darrell and wife, Heather Leigh Ward; One great grandchild, Haleigh Jean Ward; Two nieces, Sherry Lynn and husband, Russell Kyte, and their son, David Kyte, his daughter, Taylor; Glenda Pearl and husband, Wayne Treadway, and their son, William Glenn.

She was a member of Cobbs Creek Baptist Church, an active member until this past year, working in the WMU, Choir Members, Sunday School Teacher, working in Bible School and always making chicken and dumplings for our meetings. She also sent many cards to the sick.

She was the Best Mom a person could have, and we are so proud of her. She would always say "Let's pray about it."

Many thanks to the Sycamore Shoals Hospital staff and doctors for their kindness.

Ruth married James R. Williams on 18 Oct 1941 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. James (son of Alfred M. Williams and Myrtle (Williams)) was born about 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Apr 1987. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Glenn married Cora Margaret Peters on 24 Aug 1946 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Cora (daughter of Elijah "Lige" Peters and Sarah Ellen Eggers) was born on 30 Apr 1927 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Jun 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]