Malissa Hensley

Malissa married Thomas Honeycutt about 1870 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Thomas was born about 1856 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emiley married Linville Edwards on 11 Oct 1893 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Linville (son of Skelton T. Edwards and Mary J. (Edwards)) was born in Jul 1873 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Girthie married John H. Edwards on 30 Jan 1918 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. John (son of Will Austin Edwards and Hester (Edwards)) was born about 1896 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Braskie married Lula Tolley about 1924 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Lula (daughter of Sanders J. Tolley and Lina Howell) was born about 1898 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sallie married Mister McIntosh about 1928 in North Carolina, , , . Mister was born about 1908 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Velva Edwards Ramsey, age 88 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 8, 1927 in Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Braskie and Lula Elizabeth Tolly Edwards. Velva was a faithful member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and was known and loved for her tremendous faith. She had an immeasurable impact on her entire family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Ramsey, a brother, Ray Edwards and a grandson, Anthony Yates.

Those remaining to cherish her memory are children, Johnny Yates (Phoebe) of Johnson City, TN, Mike Ramsey, Linda Parker (Leonard), Diane Ray (Jack), Benny Ramsey (Carol) and Terry Ramsey (Kathy), all of Marion; siblings, Lora Adkins (Raymond), S.J. Edwards (Edith), both of Marion, Estell Edwards (Charlotte) of Alta Pass, Coy Edwards (Joyce), Harmon Edwards (Jean) and Floyd Edwards (Cora), all of Erwin, TN. Twelve grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and a special friend and cousin, Carolyn Ledford also survive.

A funeral service in honor of Velva's life will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. Dr. Tom Walker, Robert Vance and Matt Mills officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., prior to the service at the church.

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Estal Edwards, age 82, of Altapass Highway in Spruce Pine died Thursday, January 28, 2016 at his home.
Born on December 30, 1933 in Yancey County, he was the son of the late Braskie and Lula Tolley Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother; Ray Edwards and a sister; Velva Ramsey.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife of forty-six years; Charlotte Biddix Edwards of the home; his daughters; Patsy Edwards of Spruce Pine and Jennifer Clem and husband, Joel of Wilmington, NC; his sons; Sean Edwards of Spruce Pine and Jonathan Edwards and wife, Amy of Nebo.
The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence at the funeral service honoring the life of Estal Edwards on Sunday, January 31, 2016 at 2:00 pm in the Chapel of Webb Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Mitchell officiating. A time to support the family, share memories and receive friends will be on Sunday, January 31 from 1:00 pm until the service hour in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the McKinney Gap Cemetery.

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ERWIN - We are saddened to announce the passing of Coy Edwards, age 86, of Erwin TN. Coy gained his heavenly wings on Sunday, December 18, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Coy was born in Yancey Co, NC to Braskie Edwards and Lula (Tolley) Edwards.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, 2 sisters and 4 brothers.

Coy was a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved spending time with his family. His greatest joy was taking his grandchildren camping and creating cherished memories with them. Coy loved working on classic cars and bicycles and restored many of them over the years. He also enjoyed going to classic car shows. He was employed by Summers-Taylor, Inc. for 40 years, from which he retired in 2001. He was a member of Mountain Dale Free Will Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 61 years, Joyce Edwards of Erwin, TN; three loving children including two daughters, Mitzi Edwards of Jonesborough TN , Kimberly Edwards Ritchings and her husband Kirk Ritchings of Charlotte N.C.; son, Jeff Edwards of Johnson City, TN ; four grandchildren, Laurel Edwards, Ben Edwards, Gabe Ritchings and Maggie Ritchings; brother, S.J. Edwards of Marion, NC and several nieces and nephews.

It was Coy’s wishes to be cremated and no formal service held. There will be a celebration of his life held at a later date.

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Harmon Edwards, age 77, of Erwin, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Mr. Edwards was a native of Yancey County, NC and a son of the late Braskie and Lula Tolley Edwards. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church where he was a former Sunday School Superintendent and served as a Deacon. He logged for 30+ years and he liked to restore old cars.In addition to his parents, Mr. Edwards is preceded in death by brothers Ray Edwards and Estil Edwards and sister Velva Ramsey.

Harmon Edwards has left behind to cherish his memories:
Wife of 56 ½ years: Frances (Jean) Callahan Edwards, of Erwin;
Daughters: Angel Whitson and husband Michael, of Erwin;
Kathy Ensor and Jeff Campbell, of Johnson City;
Granddaughter: Lenee Hendrix and husband Mark, of Johnson City;
Grandsons: Chase Whitson and wife Beth, of Johnson City;
Caleb Whitson, of Johnson City;
Great-Granddaughters: Kalen Hendrix, of Johnson City;
Kathryn Whitson, of Johnson City;
Brothers: Floyd Edwards and wife Cora, of Erwin;
Coy Edwards and wife Joyce, of Erwin;
S. J. Edwards and wife Edith, of Marion, NC;
Sister: Lora Adkins, of Marion, NC;
Many beloved nieces and nephews.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Harmon Edwards in a funeral service to be at 4:00 PM, Sunday, February 12, 2017 at Faith Baptist Church. Reverend Harold Lewis and Reverend Steve Sparks will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 2:30 PM and continue until service time on Sunday at Faith Baptist Church. A graveside service will be held on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 11:00 PM at Tinker Cemetery. Those attending will meet at Faith Baptist Church at 10:30 to go in procession. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.