Celia Greene

Celia married Thomas Brown Farthing about 1865 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Thomas (son of Reuben Pickett Farthing and Sarah Brown) was born about 1833 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 2 Feb 1886 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Laura Greer about 1890 in North Carolina, , , . Laura was born about 1868 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rebecca married Charles Tester about 1888 in North Carolina, , , . Charles was born on 3 Jan 1878 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 18 Jan 1962 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Greer Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Celia married A. A. Millsaps about 1895. A. was born about 1874. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Nora L. Glenn about 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Nora was born in Sep 1879 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stella married Herbert "Bert" Farthing about 1908 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Herbert (son of Rev. Calvin Shaw Farthing and Keziah Elizabeth Farthing) was born on 29 Apr 1887 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 5 Feb 1968 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in C. South Farthing Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Addie Mae Shull on 14 Feb 1925 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Addie (daughter of William Hardie Shull and Sarah Louisa Phillips) was born on 30 Dec 1902 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 4 May 1933 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jesse married Tressie Sarah Phillips about 1930 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Tressie was born about 1910 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Loy F. Farthing, 91, of Bethel Road, Vilas, the Bethel Community, died Tuesday morning, Jan. 3, 2006 at the Watauga Medical Center.

She was born Dec. 25, 1914 in the Bethel community of Watauga County, a daughter of Herbert "Bert" and Stella F. Farthing.

Mrs. Farthing attended Appalachian State Teachers College. She did substitute teaching and served on the Watauga County High School Committee. Through her efforts the Grange was introduced into Watauga County and she served for 20 years as secretary of the Beaver Dam Grange.

She was very active in community service and helped with cemetery work. After her correspondence with Governor Scott and the state highway commissioner, Mrs. Farthing was instrumental in getting the first paved road through the Bethel community.

At an early age she joined Bethel Baptist Church and was a long time active member. She served as a Sunday school teacher, treasurer, choir member and as director of Vacation Bible School for several years.

Survivors include one daughter, one son, four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and two sisters.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George David Farthing; and two brothers, Dr. Barton R. Farthing, who was chairman of the Department of Statistics at Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge, La., and William (Bill) G. Farthing of Boone.

Services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Bethel Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Charles McKnight. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 until 2 o'clock. Burial will follow in the Winfield Scott Farthing Cemetery in Bethel.

Loy married George David Farthing about 1935 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. George (son of William Young Farthing and Naomi Perry) was born on 20 Nov 1914 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 6 Jan 2005 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Barton married Selma Thomas about 1938 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Selma was born on 10 Dec 1916; died on 9 Apr 1997 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in C. South Farthing Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NEWPORT NEWS - Jo Farthing Polhamus Smith of Newport News died Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at age 92. Jo was born July 23, 1923, in Watauga County, NC, to the late Herbert and Stella Farthing, the youngest and last surviving of their five children. After graduating from Bethel High School in Watauga County, Jo earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from The Woman's College of UNC (now UNC-Greensboro) in 1944.

This degree led her to a job with NACA (predecessor of NASA) as a "computer" at Langley Research Center in Hampton. At NACA she played on the women's basketball team coached by young aeronautical engineer Edward C. Pollhamus, and they were married in October of 1945. Jo and "Eddie" had four sons: Edward C. Polhamus, Jr. (wife Linda) of Danville, William F. Polhamus (wife Linda) of Roanoke, and twins David and Daniel who died in infancy in 1960. After Eddie's death in 2001, Jo married widower G. Bernard Smith, who died in 2009. Jo and Eddie were active members of North Riverside Baptist Church for almost fifty years. Jo was most active in the WMU and in the church library. Bernard and his first wife Jean were also long-time active members of North Riverside, so Bernard and Jo continued that involvement to the extent permitted by their health. Jo also did volunteer work with Meals-on-Wheels, at Riverside Medical Center, and at the Virginia Baptist Home in Newport News, which was expanded to become The Chesapeake retirement center, where Jo lived from 2003 until her death.

In addition to her sons Ed and Bill, Jo is survived by step-children Dick (wife Joann) Smith of Williamsburg and Kim (husband Craig) Moore of Poquoson, Ed's sons Winston Polhamus of Virginia Beach and William (wife Tara) Polhamus of Midlothian and their mother Sheila Rust of Roanoke, Bill's sons Brian Polhamus and Scott Polhamus of Roanoke, Ed's step-children Devin Laflamme of Danville and Brenda (husband Adam) Taylor of Danville, and Kim's three sons of Poquoson. Jo's great-grandchildren include Cole and Josie Polhamus of Midlothian, along with Delaney West and Ava Taylor of Danville. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and her church family. Jo loved all of her family deeply and continuously.

A memorial service for Jo Farthing Polhamus Smith will be held at North Riverside Baptist Church, 311 Selden Road, Newport News, on Saturday, November 7, at 2:00 P.M., with a private burial at a later date. The Polhamus family would like to thank all the staff at The Chesapeake who served Jo so faithfully for 12 years, the staff of W. J. Smith and Son Funeral Home, and Interim Pastor Chris Gourley of North Riverside Baptist.

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JOHNSON CITY - Nora Louise Farthing Graybeal, 91, of Johnson City, TN went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday afternoon February 18, 2017, at her residence in Johnson City.

Mrs. Graybeal was born June 19, 1925 in Boone, NC to the late William L. & Addie Mae Shull Farthing. Nora Louise grew up in Sugar Grove, NC and moved to Johnson City to work in 1943. Nora Louise was a member of East Unaka Church of Christ (Christian Church) and attended other churches with her children over the years; most recently at Crossroads Christian Church when she was able. She enjoyed teaching ages 2-3 year olds Sunday School. Louise enjoyed caring for her grandchildren among others. Her smiles and laughter will be dearly missed.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Nina Graybeal Snyder, a dear son-in-law Farrell Snyder, one brother William Jesse Farthing, three Sisters Melba Mae Farthing, Masel McCoy and Cornelia Graham

Left to cherish her memory are her two sons Dennis Graybeal & wife Judy, Melvin Graybeal & wife Nanalea; two daughters Patsy Hurley & husband Gary, Janice Tester & husband Bennie; one sister Velma Brown & husband Talmadge; one brother Howard Farthing & wife Mary; fourteen grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Mountain States Hospice and nursing caregivers for their love and compassion. A Special thanks to caregiver Krista McGhee for the loving care she provided for the past 3 years.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Snyder's Memorial Gardens, funeral home from 5:00-7:00 pm. Funeral services will immediately follow at 7:00pm with retired Rev. Talmadge Brown and Crossroads Christian Church lead Minister Curtis Booher Officiating.

Graveside interment will be Wednesday February 22, 2017 at Maple Lawn Cemetery in Jonesborough, TN.

Nora married Ralph Graybeal on 29 Mar 1947 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee. Ralph (son of Hillary Calvin Graybeal, Sr. and Danford Pearl Swift) was born on 24 Sep 1923 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 20 Mar 2006 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, Mrs. Velma Brown, 89, of Erwin, Tennessee, was escorted by angels from the Governor’s Bend Assisted Living facility to her mansion in Heaven where she met her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was surrounded by her family as she stepped into Glory and was reunited with family and friends who had gone on before.

Velma was born on October 18, 1933, to William L. Farthing and Addie Mae Shull Farthing of Telford, Tennessee. She fell in love with Talmadge Brown of Chuckey (Liberty Community), TN, and they were married on December 31, 1953. They were called to ministry in the early 1960s and continued to faithfully serve as pastor and wife in several Free Will Baptist churches until their health would not allow them to do so.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jesse Farthing, sisters infant Melba Mae Farthing, Louise Graybeal, Cornelia Graham, and Masel McCoy.

She is survived by her husband Rev. Talmadge Brown of Erwin, brother Howard Farthing (Mary) of Jonesboro, sons Norman Brown (Cathy) of Erwin, Kyle Brown (Karen) of Gastonia, NC, daughters Diana Postlewaite (Sam) of Virginia Beach, VA, and Connie Pridgen (Rob) of Kellyton, AL, as well as 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

Velma enjoyed caring for her family, sewing, reading, cooking, and working jigsaw puzzles.

Visitation will be held at Valley Funeral Home in Erwin on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM with the celebration of life service to follow at 7:00 PM. Interment will be at Liberty Free Will Baptist Church (91 Guy Brown Road, Chuckey Tennessee) at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Curtis Hurt of Grace FWB will officiate.

The family would like to express heart-felt appreciation to the Governor’s Bend and Caris Hospice caregivers. These special people started out as staff but became family to all of us.

Velma married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]