Nancy Eastridge

Nancy married Samuel Greer about 1875 in North Carolina, , , . Samuel was born in Jun 1854 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Katy married Wiley W. Johnson about 1890 in North Carolina, , , . Wiley was born on 26 Nov 1870 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 21 Apr 1949 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zelphia married Isaac Grindstaff about 1902 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Isaac (son of Stephen Grindstaff and Evaline Pritchard) was born on 5 Feb 1881 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 9 Aug 1957 in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Etta Grindstaff about 1920. Etta (daughter of Stephen Grindstaff and Evaline Pritchard) was born on 15 Sep 1900 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 14 Nov 1947 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married Dodger Hoilman about 1915 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Dodger (son of Henry Hoilman and Elizabeth Davis) was born on 21 Feb 1892 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 10 Feb 1956 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Slippery Hill Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rinda married Edward L. Hoilman about 1923 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Edward (son of Reuben Hoilman and Nellie R. Woody) was born on 15 Sep 1902 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died in Jul 1984 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Theodore married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married George Frederick Johnson about 1925 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . George (son of Levi Green Johnson, Jr. and Cordelia Hicks) was born on 6 Nov 1895 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 26 Sep 1978 in Buried In Ashley Cemetary, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lum Banner. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Silas married Norma L. Isaacs on 15 Feb 1947 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Norma (daughter of Jeter McCoy Isaacs and Lula Blanche Johnson) was born on 4 Apr 1927 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 29 Apr 2015 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Daniels Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ted married Martha Jean Trull about 1954 in North Carolina, , , . Martha was born on 10 Aug 1935 in Haywood County, , , North Carolina; died on 15 Jul 2008 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, , Buncombe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Juanita Johnson Buchanan, age 79, of Squirrel Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 11, 2013 at the home of a daughter. A native of Avery County, she was a daughter of the late David A. and Etta Grindstaff Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, the late Clyde H. Buchanan and the late Paul H. Buchanan; sisters: Judy Buchanan and Mary Haney and three infant sisters; seven brothers: James, Silas, Jesse, Earl, Ted, Paul and Boyd Johnson. Juanita was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church who loved gardening and canning, but mostly her family.

Surviving are three daughters: Shirley McIntosh and husband, Boots, of Newland, Nadine White of Linville Falls and Rose Mary Daniels and husband, Stanley, of Newland; son, Duane Buchanan and wife, Laura, of Pickens, SC; two brothers: Bob Johnson of Hendersonville and Henry Johnson and wife, Jo Ann of Enka-Candler; six grandchildren: Chris McIntosh and wife, Laura, Shannon Fannon and husband, Stacy, Heath Brookshire and wife, Melissa, Travis Daniels and wife, Dorothy, Mitchell Buchanan and Logan Buchanan; ten great-grandchildren: Levi and Hannah McIntosh, Jacob and Caleb Fannon, McKenzie, MeKaylah and Adriana Brookshire, Rylie Daniels, and Makenna and Alexia Buchanan. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, at Johnson Chapel Church. Rev. Tim Duncan will officiate. Burial will follow in the Ashley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. on Wednesday prior to the services at the church. Pallbearers will be: Chris McIntosh, Heath Brookshire, Travis Daniels, Jacob Fannon, Caleb Fannon and Levi McIntosh. Honorary pallbearers will be: Mitchell and Logan Buchanan.

Juanita married Clyde Herbert Buchanan about 1952 in North Carolina, , , . Clyde was born on 26 Dec 1917 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 9 Feb 1974 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Ashe County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Raymond married Ruth Myrtle Oakes about 1938 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Ruth (daughter of Harrison B. Oakes and Lilly Greene) was born on 25 May 1921 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 24 Jul 1999 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Ashley Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Nellie Meril Boone, 98, Johnson City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at NHC Healthcare.

Nellie was born in Avery County, NC to the late Edward Logan and Rinda Johnson Hoilman.

Nellie was a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed working in the garden and the wood pile to keep her wood burning stove running. She was a loving mother and beloved “Granny Boone”. Jigsaw puzzles and fishing kept her busy and, when she was younger, she enjoyed quilting with her mother. Several of her quilts can be found on her kids’ and grandkids’ beds. Nellie was a long-time member of Happy Valley Church of Jesus Christ.

In addition to her parents, Nellie was preceded in death by: her husband, Charlie Arbie Boone; son, Tommy Wayne Boone; daughter-in-law, Wanda Jeanette Boone; and brothers, Cecil and Coy Hoilman.

Survivors include: two daughters, Clara Davis and her husband Tom and Shirley Britt and her husband Eddie; son, Freddie Boone; eight grandchildren, Scott Davis and his wife Pam, James Britt and his wife Lane, Steven Davis and his wife Svette, Tommy Boone and his wife Lisa, Johnathan Boone and his wife Deena, Michael Boone, Crystal Gentry and Jennifer Phillips; brother-in-law, Paul Boone; sisters-in-law, Mary Lou Jarrett, Helen Boone and Blanch Kelch; 14 great-grandchildren, Christian, Caleb, Davis, Sullivan, Tucker, Charlie, Anna, Alex, Ben, Joshua, Brandon, Rachel, Brooklyn, and Jared and his wife Grayson; six great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Daisy Mae.

Nellie’s family would like to thank the staff at NHC. We appreciate the care given to Nellie during her time there.

The family of Nellie Boone will receive friends from 11 AM until 1 PM on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 1 PM with Pastor Donny Reagan officiating. The graveside service will immediately follow at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Nellie’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers and her great grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Family/Spouse: Charlie Arbie Boone. Charlie (son of Arthur Willard Boone and Maggie Laura Robinson) was born on 27 Apr 1919 in , Yancey County, North Carolina, ; died on 15 Jul 2008 in , Washington County, Tennessee, ; was buried in Roselawn Memorial Park, Carter County, Tennessee, . [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]

Family/Spouse: Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Fred Johnson, Jr. (Junior) age 74, Newland, North Carolina went to his eternal home on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 in Charles A. Cannon Jr. Memorial Hospital, Linville, North Carolina.

Junior was a native of Avery County born on August 16, 1936 to Fred & Florence Grindstaff Johnson. Junior was one of a kind, a friend to everyone. He was employed until his time of death at Avery True Value Hardware where he was loved and adored as family. He was proud to be an American and always flew his flag with honor. He loved his family with an unfailing love until the Lord Jesus called him home. His love for the outdoors has been passed on to many others that he came in contact with. He was a member of the Gold Prospectors Association which never made him a rich man but really put a gleam in his eye when he saw "Color."

He was committed to Greater Joy Fellowship where he was an usher and faithful attendee. He was a student of the Holy Bible and could converse with "the best of them" in knowledge of God's Word and expressed his knowledge by teaching Sunday school. Bible studies were always vocal with a seasoned experience of what God had done in his life.

Junior is survived by his sister: Carolyn Pyatte and husband Kenneth. Nine nephews and their wives, two nieces and their husbands, great nieces and nephews of a great number.

A Celebration of life service will be held at Greater Joy Fellowship at a later date with Pastor Ronnie Pyatte officiating.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert Wayne Grindstaff, 72, of Roan Mountain, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
He was born September 20, 1946 in Banner Elk, N.C., to the late Roe Grindstaff and the late Jessie Dula Grindstaff Ellison.
Robert was a 1964 graduate of Cranberry High School. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Robert was a house painter and a member of Whitehead Hill Bible Christian Church. He loved NASCAR Racing and was a Duke Basketball Fan.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Lynda Waycaster Grindstaff; a son, Brian Wayne Grindstaff; one grandson, Asher Wayne Grindstaff; his brother and sister-in-law, Frank Carson and Kay Grindstaff of Pennsylvania; one nephew, Frank "Bip" Grindstaff of Pennsylvania; and his sister-in-law, Brenda Waycaster of Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Funeral services for Robert Wayne Grindstaff will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Terry Dugger and Pastor Delaney Berry officiating. Interment will follow in the Captain Nelson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family would like to express a very special "Thank You" to the staff of the VA Hospice and doctors, nurses and staff of the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center for the excellent care he received. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard.