Sarah "Sallie" Greer

Sarah married George Washington McGuire, Sr. about 1847 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina. George was born on 11 Nov 1825 in Ashe County, , , North Carolina; died on 10 Jul 1901 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Richard married Rhoda Adelade Dyer about 1871 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Rhoda was born on 7 Jun 1850 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 22 May 1936 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Connie Victorine Hilliard about 1878 in North Carolina, , , . Connie (daughter of George Washington Hilliard and Rachel McBride) was born on 3 Jun 1861 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 13 Sep 1921 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leander married Nancy Louisa Trivette about 1885 in North Carolina, , , . Nancy (daughter of Thomas Trivette and Susan Cook) was born on 6 Feb 1864 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 5 Apr 1947 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Tabitha Lothery about 1882 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Tabitha was born about 1866 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 17 Feb 1889 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Trivett Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Saphronia Alice Trivette about 1890 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Saphronia (daughter of Joel Trivette and Mary Ann Bunton) was born on 22 Jan 1872 in Shawneehaw, Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 2 Jan 1944 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married James Madison Storie about 1880 in North Carolina, , , . James was born on 3 May 1858 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 16 Jun 1945 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Thomas F. Cook about 1892 in Wsatauga County, , , North Carolina. Thomas was born about 1872 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mary Alice Trivette on 23 Apr 1895 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary (daughter of Thomas Trivette and Susan Cook) was born on 16 Aug 1866 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 25 Sep 1931 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lenna Mae Grey about 1936 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Lenna was born on 16 May 1900 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; died on 25 Oct 1983 in Gaston County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Fall Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Charlie Rufus Jones about 1903 in North Carolina, , , . Charlie (son of Bluford Finley Jones and Mary Jane Greer) was born on 8 May 1883 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 6 Jun 1966 in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Samuel H. Cook about 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Samuel was born in Feb 1879 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died before 1910 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Emma married Sidney Rosco Church on 27 Dec 1914 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Sidney (son of Joel Church and Martha Ellen Harmon) was born on 10 May 1890 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 23 May 1957 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married James Millard Trivette on 16 Apr 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. James (son of Samuel Trivette and Martha Trivette) was born on 21 Jan 1875 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 5 May 1863 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Daniels Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Catharine (Mcguire) about 1905. Catharine was born on 21 Apr 1883 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 12 Aug 1951 in Hamilton County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, , Hamilton County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pearlie married James Monroe Hicks about 1900 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. James (son of Andrew Hicks and Celia A. (Hicks)) was born on 17 Jan 1877 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 18 Nov 1955 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stella married Thomas L. Triplett about 1910. Thomas was born on 25 Oct 1899; died on 28 Jan 1955 in Scott County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Reed Cemetery, , Scott County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roby married Ada Wilson about 1916. Ada (daughter of William Leander Wilson and Sarah Elmina Virginia Reece) was born on 29 Mar 1897 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 10 Mar 1895 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Luther married Florence Anna Presnell about 1918 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Florence (daughter of James Hamilton "Ham" Presnell and Susan Malinda Keller) was born on 9 Aug 1898 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1874 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Mollie Guin Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lola married Robert Conley Parlier about 1920 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Robert (son of Robert Franklin Parlier and Lettie Bryant) was born in Mar 1897 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married James Calvin Mann about 1902 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. James was born on 30 Nov 1881 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, ; died on 12 Dec 1953 in Caldwell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Blue Ridge Memorial Park, , Caldwell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Della Jane Walsh about 1906 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Della (daughter of James Hamilton Walsh and Martha Ellen Church) was born on 19 Jul 1887 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 13 Jun 1971 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Arthur Frank Mann about 1905. Arthur (son of William Peter Mann and Caroline Keller) was born on 28 Jun 1886 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 22 Jun 1954 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Texie Lucinda Church about 1912 in North Carolina, , , . Texie (daughter of John Russell Church and Martha Cook) was born on 20 Jul 1893 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 20 Aug 1960 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Blevins Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Acie married Eliza Jane Church about 1915 in North Carolina, , , . Eliza (daughter of John Russell Church and Martha Cook) was born on 11 Jun 1897 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 30 Jan 1977 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beulah married Raymond Conley Estep about 1920 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Raymond (son of Landon Estep and Rebecca F. Watson) was born on 16 Jan 1898 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Mar 1962; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Benjamin married Audrey Isabel Cook on 13 Aug 1905 in North Carolina, , , . Audrey (daughter of Thomas Filmore Cook and Margaret Helen Harmon) was born on 30 Mar 1885 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 24 Aug 1971 in North Carolina, , , ; was buried in Cook Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Anna Jane Simerly about 1912. Anna (daughter of Nathaniel Taylor Simerly and Mary A. Williams) was born on 17 Sep 1894 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Dec 1947 in Boone County, , , West Virginia; was buried in Williams Cemetery, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myra married Edgar Allen Trivette on 3 Dec 1904 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Edgar (son of Samuel Trivette and Martha Trivette) was born on 28 Apr 1881 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 9 Apr 1966 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Daniels Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Benjamin Franklin Jones about 1907 in North Carolina, , , . Benjamin (son of Bluford Finley Jones and Mary Jane Greer) was born on 21 Mar 1886 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 18 Dec 1974 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Fall Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leroy married Bertha Victoria Church about 1915 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Bertha (daughter of John Russell Church and Martha Cook) was born on 11 Oct 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 14 Jun 1961 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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OBITUARY AND FUNERAL NOTICE: VANA McGUIRE TRIVETT Vana McGuire Trivett, age 101, Dark Ridge Road, Elk Park, NC, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 9, 2003 at Appalachian Christian Village following a brief illness. A native of Beech Mountain, NC, she was the daughter of the late George W. McGuire, Jr. and Alice Trivett McGuire. She was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker. She taught quilting, sewing, macrame and cake decorating classes at Mayland Community College. Mrs. Trivett enjoyed music such as folk ballads and hymns. Some of her recordings are on file at Duke University. She was preceded in death by her husband, John B. Trivett, two sons, Clarence Trivett, Perry Allen Trivett, a daughter, Wilma T. Walsh, a grandson, Gary Triplett, several brothers and sisters. Survivors include four daughters, Lenos Trivett, Johnson City, TN, Georgia E. Marston, Peoria, IL, Jewel T. Nunley, Elizabethton, TN, Judy T. Lynn, Newton, NC, two sons, Vernon Trivett, Pensacola, FL, Clark Trivett, Seven Lakes, NC, 26 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, 7 great great grandchildren, three sisters, Fern Buchanan, Erwin, TN, Erleen Church, Beech Mountain, NC, Blanche Harmon, Valdese, NC, several nieces and nephews also survive. A celebration of Life will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at Beech Mountain Baptist Church, Beech Mountain, NC, with Rev. James Hagaman, Rev. Richard Jones, and Rev. Dennis Church officiating. Music will be under the direction of Beech Mountain Baptist Church. Interment will follow in the Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, at Tetrick Funeral Home or friends may call at the residence of a daughter, Lenos Trivett, 214 Brown Ave., Johnson City, TN, anytime. Those who prefer in lieu of flowers may make donations to Beech Mountain Baptist Church.

Vana married John Bunyan Trivett about 1920 in North Carolina, , , . John (son of Eli George W. Trivette and Lala H. Millsaps) was born on 7 Jul 1901 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died in Jan 1987 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ERWIN — Mrs. Hazel "Fern" McGuire Buchanan, born October 12, 1905, went home to be with her Savior Wednesday morning, January 9, 2008.

Fern was born and raised in the Beech Mountain Community of Watauga County, North Carolina. The daughter of George W. McGuire and Alice Trivette McGuire; and the granddaughter of George W. McGuire Sr. and Salley Greer.

Fern married the late Stokes Buchanan in December of 1924 and later moved from Plum Tree, North Carolina, to Elizabethton in 1926. Fern and Stokes moved to Hampton in 1937, later buying the Quality Market in Hampton that Fern operated until they sold the store in 1960. Fern, a devoted wife, traveled with her husband Stokes in his profession as a Construction Electrician, living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, New York City and Frederick, Maryland.

Fern was a Christian woman and active as a leader in her church, Calvary Baptist Church of Elizabethton, Hampton Baptist and First Baptist Church of Erwin, serving as Sunday School teacher, President of the W.M.U. and Sunday School Superintendent.

Fern was also a past member of the Hampton Garden Club and a past officer and past president of the Erwin Women's Club, and an active member in P.T.A. when her children were in school. She was one of the founding members of the Unicoi County Heritage Museum.

Miss Fern as her friends called her was a avid quilter. Her quilts have been shown nationwide. Fern was honored for her work in quilting by piecing and quilting the Unicoi Square in the Tennessee Bi-Centennial quilt that is on display in Nashville. Her sewing skills resulted in her working at J.C. Penney in Elizabethton in the mid 1920s, later at Gimbels in New York City, and at Dosser's in Johnson City.

Fern in her 102 years touched the lives of many people with her Christian faith and outgoing personality.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Stokes Buchanan; along with an infant daughter, Alice Maxine Buchanan; brothers, Frank, Charlie, Roy, Jennings and Hurst McGuire; seven sisters Myra Trivette, Sarah Jones, Ida Ramsey, Frances McGuire, Vana Trivette, Erilene Church and Oda Jones.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Madge Buchanan, Erwin; one daughter, Phyllis Pinkerton, Kingsport; one sister, Blanch Harmon, Valdese, North Carolina; five grandchildren, Sam Pinkerton and wife, Chris Tipton, Erwin, Suzanne Cloninger and Daniel Malone, Kingsport, Sandra Thurmond and husband, Dave, Durham, North Carolina, Becky Buchanan and husband, John Simpkins, Washington D.C., Crystal and Matt Atkinson, Manassas, Virginia; three great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral service for Mrs. Buchanan will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday from the First Baptist Church, 200 Love Street, Erwin. Reverend Tony Rutherford will officiate. Music will be provided by Inez Chandler. Committal service will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Deacons of First Baptist Church will serve as active pallbearers. Nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Hazel married Stokes Milton Buchanan in Dec 1924 in North Carolina, , , . Stokes was born on 20 Dec 1897 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 22 May 1977 in Unicoi County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clinton married Addie Mae McGuire on 20 Apr 1930 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Addie (daughter of Henry Jacob McGuire and Della Jane Walsh) was born on 21 Sep 1907 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 12 Mar 1998 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Erleen D. McGuire Church, 96, 1705 Dark Ridge Road, Elk Park, N.C., went home to be with her Lord, Friday, Nov. 23, 2007 at her residence following an extended illness.
A native of Avery County, N.C., she was a daughter of the late George Washington McGuire, Jr. and Alice Trivette McGuire.

Mrs. Church was a member of Beech Mountain Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Bemberg Corporation and a homemaker. She enjoyed researching genealogy, gardening and flowers.

Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, four grandchildren and spouses, four great-grandchildren; two sisters. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Church, on April 12, 1990; five brothers; three sisters; two half-brothers and two half-sisters.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2007 at Beech Mountain Baptist Church, Elk Park, N.C. with the Rev. Dennis Church and the Rev. James Hagaman officiating. Interment will follow in the Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery.

Memorials donations may be made to Beech Mountain Baptist Church, c/o of Wilma Storey, 186 Buckeye Road, Elk Park, N.C. 28622. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Charles Sykes for all the love and care shown to Mrs. Church through the many years.

Erleen married Truman Clinton Church about 1931 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Truman (son of Sidney Russell Church and Martha E. Church) was born on 4 Oct 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 12 Apr 1990 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oda married Rev. Dayton Newland Jones about 1932 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Dayton (son of Joseph Andrew Jones and Mary E. Trivette) was born on 30 Aug 1911 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 14 Aug 1965 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Blanche McGuire Harmon, 92, of Valdese, went to her heavenly home after a brief illness at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory.

She was originally from Beech Mountain Community in Elk Park, Avery County, NC. She was born on March 13, 1917, the daughter, and the last child of George Washington McGuire, Jr. and Safrona Alice Trivette. She was a retired upholstery sewer for Hancock and Moore Furniture Company of Hickory. Blanche was a talented quilter, she loved her family heritage, loved a great story, and she loved her children and family. She was a member of Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church, Elk Park, N.C. She was preceded in death by a son, Steve Harmon, a casualty of the Vietnam War, and two grandsons, Tony Preston Church and Matthew Paul Duncan.

Survivors include her children, Lois Church and husband Chester of Connelly Springs, Wayne Harmon and wife Dolly of Butler, TN, Sam Harmon and wife Glenda of Elk Park, N.C., Larry Joe Harmon and wife Bernice of Morganton, David Harmon and wife Carolyn of Clermont, FL, Sally Harmon of Burnsville, NC, Freddie Harmon and Annette Chapman of Drexel, and Frieda Duncan of Valdese and husband David J. Duncan, pastor of Glen Apline United Methodist Church; she is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday September 2, 2009 at Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church, where the body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Officiating will be Rev. Richard Jones, Rev. Dennis Church, and Rev. David Duncan. Interment will follow at Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Freda married Floyd Harmon about 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Floyd (son of Samuel Lafayette Harmon and Elizabeth Ann "Betsy Ann" Church) was born on 4 Dec 1914 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 14 Jun 1998 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leonard married Mary Ann Trivette on 25 Dec 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary (daughter of James William Trivette and Louisa Ann Church) was born on 24 Jan 1881 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 11 Jul 1872 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Everett married Martha Bessie Potter about 1916 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Martha (daughter of Enoch Potter and Sarah Evaline Phillips) was born in Jan 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Flora married Jud Dewey Walsh on 12 Nov 1922 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Jud (son of James Hamilton Walsh and Martha Ellen Church) was born on 21 Feb 1904 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 16 May 1958 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Neita McGuire Holden, of Conover, N.C., passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.

She was born on August 9, 1939, in Avery County, the daughter of the late Will McGuire and Lennie Gray McGuire. She had worked in the furniture business for many years and then went into health care where she became a Certified Nurse Assistant and was a caregiver to many. She was a member of Freedom Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Neita was preceded in death by two sons, Mark Twain Holden and David Holden and one special grandson, Christopher Holden.

She is survived by her former husband, Willis Holden Sr. of Newton; two sons, Willis Holden Jr and his wife Midge of Taylorsville, and Hal Holden and his wife Sherrie of Newton; daughter, Shelia Holden of Conover; one brother, Bill McGuire and his wife Mary of Newland, NC; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces & nephews; and three longtime friends: Anna Martha Young, Jane Hefner, Beth Tucker, Ann Thackerson, and many more..

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Drum Funeral Home Chapel in Conover with the Rev. Bo Caulder officiating. Burial followed in Conover City Cemetery.

Cordelia married Robert E. Church about 1920 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Robert (son of Joel Church and Martha Ellen Harmon) was born on 8 Sep 1897 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 18 May 1973 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Sylvia Novella Cook Lewis, 98, 1234 Bluefield Ave., Elizabethton, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at her residence.
An Avery County, N.C., native, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Emma McGuire Cook. She had lived in Elizabethton since 1948. Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lewis, in 1980, and by four brothers and three sisters.
She was the oldest member of East Side Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Robina Bowman Hall and Robert Hall, Elizabethton, a son and daughter-in-law, Deward Richard and Paralee Lewis, Canton, Ohio, one brother, Jesse Church, Heaton, N.C., 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and three special friends, Ruth Franklin, Ruth White and Goldie Scott.
Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

LEWIS -- Funeral services for Mrs. Sylvia Novella Cook Lewis, 98, 1234 Bluefield Ave., Elizabethton, who died Saturday, will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday in Memorial Funeral Chapel, with Messers Kenneth Jones and Willie Church officiating. Graveside service and interment will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Cannon Cemetery, Elk Park, N.C. Active pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-law. Honorary pallbearers will be the Annie Hyder Sunday School Class of East Side Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at her residence. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 12 p.m. Tuesday to go to the cemetery.

Erwin married Stella Mae Trivette about 1940 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Stella (daughter of Linzy James Trivette and Sarah Ann Hartley) was born on 7 Oct 1923 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 27 May 1999 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Jesse Church of the Heaton Community passed away on May 5, 2007. A native of Avery County, he was the son of Sid and Emma McGuire Church. He was a member of the Heaton Christian Church and retired from the US Forest Service. He served in World War II as a member of the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary M. Franklin Church;his brothers, Ervin, Roby and Searle; and sisters Doll Hobler and Sylvia Lewis. He is survived by his five sons, three daughters, eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Jesse married Mary Magdaline Franklin on 2 Sep 1946 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Mary (daughter of Earnest Marshall Franklin and Josie Johnson) was born on 22 Mar 1927 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 6 Mar 2005 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; was buried in Jesse Church Family Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ora married William Roscoe Estep about 1925 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . William (son of Landon Estep and Rebecca F. Watson) was born on 10 Jul 1877 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Jan 1958 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McGuire Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Terry married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Mary married Harold James Shell about 1941. Harold was born on 1 Sep 1920; died on 8 Apr 1999 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Heaton Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jewell married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frances Delores "Shorty" McGuire, age 82, went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, June 7, 2012.

"Shorty" was born July 6, 1929 in Banner Elk, the daughter of the late Ada Belle Wilson and Roby Oscar McGuire. She was retired from the former Volvo-White Trucking in Greensboro. She also was a member of First Christian Church in Kernersville.

Mrs. McGuire is survived by her son, Larry G. McGuire of Texas; grandson Sean McGuire of Texas; her loving niece and caregiver Rheba Lowry of Cleveland, Ohio; great niece Julie Lukjan; great nephews Stephan Lowry, and Michael Lowry; great-great niece Kiera Lukjan, and great-great nephews Stephan Lowry, and Collin Lowry.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Jewell J. Moody.

Funeral services celebrating her life will be held Tuesday morning, June 12, 2012, at 11:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. The body will lie in state, at the chapel, from 10:00 until 11:00 o'clock. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Zionville.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eunice Parlier Bowers Carr, age 94, of Elizabethton, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at her residence. Eunice was born in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Robert Conley and Lola Caroline McGuire Parlier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Samuel M. Bowers; her second husband, Frank Carr; a son, Samuel Bowers, Jr.; a granddaughter, Julie Seymore; a great grandson, Isaac Bowers; two sisters, Ruby Carr and Shirley Johnson Grindstaff; and three brothers, Earl Parlier, Richard Parlier and Archie Parlier.

Eunice retired from Parks Belk Company and was a member of East River Park Christian Church. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, sewing, gardening, crocheting, and loved to work. In addition, she was a substitute teacher, President of the PTA for many years, and a Sunday School teacher.

Those left to cherish her memory include a son, Jerry Carr, of Elizabethton; five daughters, Bobbi Range Leonard, of Kingsport, Wilda Bowers Newman and husband Edward, Columbia, MD, Judy Seymore, Elizabethton, Karen Gilmore and husband Mark, Kernersville, NC, and Kristi Carr, Elizabethton; seven grandsons, Ronald Range, Jr. , Richard Range, David Newman, and Samuel Bowers III, Jonah Seymore, Joey Tipton, and Alex Carr; seven great grandchildren, Ronald Range, III, Ryan Range, Rachel Range, Elijah Bowers, Macey Seymore, Ashlyn Seymore and Abigail Seymore; and four sisters, Betty Cox, Gate City, VA, Helen McDiffitt, Rayland, OH, Irene Reed and Carol McClelland, both of Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mrs. Eunice Parlier Bowers Carr will be conducted at 5:00 PM on Sunday, November 15, 2015 in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Mr. John Smith and Mr. Ken Overdorf, ministers, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Kenneth Hartley and John Smith. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Mountain Home National Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Marvin Parlier, Eddie Reed, Kevin Templeton, Tony Honeycutt, David Honeycutt, Steve Honeycutt, John Rominger, Jack Cole, Travis Blevins, Michael Claymon, Don Woods, Juan Villiaba, Phil Hennings, Pete Ledford, Donnie Kirby, Barton Edens, Tom Whitehead, Larry Miller, Shelby Miller, Herman O'Quinn, Eddie Taylor, Grady Fair, L.D. Adams and Tom Barker.

Eunice married Samuel M. Bowers on 23 Apr 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Samuel (son of Walter Earl Bowers and Vera E. Cole) was born about 1920 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 19 Dec 1944 in Luxenbourg, , , France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eunice married Frank Carr after 1945 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frank (son of Leander "Lee" Carr and Bell Lyons) was born on 5 Sep 1919 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 22 Jan 2002 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ruby married Arline Carr about 1945. Arline (son of Leander "Lee" Carr and Bell Lyons) was born on 24 Apr 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 May 1978 in Butte County, , , California; was buried in Mountain Home National Cemetery, , Washington 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]

Notes:

Buried:
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.

Coy married Grace Ann Church on 12 Oct 1924 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . Grace (daughter of John Russell Church and Martha Cook) was born on 21 Aug 1909 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, ; died on 12 Apr 1992 in , Carter County, Tennessee, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dayton married Winnie Ellen Arnett about 1934. Winnie (daughter of John Wilson Arnett and Sarah Ann McKinney) was born on 21 Mar 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 1 Apr 2004 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eustace married Leila B. Hardin on 30 Jul 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Leila (daughter of Michael Roberts Hardin and Lucy Bartee) was born on 22 May 1914 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 21 Mar 2011 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married Presnell about 1944 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . was born on 6 Nov 1906 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 31 Jan 1991 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Presnell Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Leander married Mary Cathryn "Cat" Thompson on 6 Mar 1947 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Mary (daughter of Omer Thompson and Sammie B. (Thompson)) was born about 1928 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 22 Feb 2018 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Daniels Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Melba Estep Julian, age 80, of Hampton suddenly went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was a native of Avery County, NC, but made her home in Carter County. Mrs. Julian was the daughter of the late Conley Ray and Beulah McGuire Estep. She attended Hampton Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Hazel Presnell, her brothers, Bud Estep and Conley Ray Jr .Estep, and her step-mother, Bertie Estep.

Survivors include her husband, Norman M. Julian; two daughters and sons-in-law, Wanda and Dan Akers and Norma Sue and Melvin Gwyn; one son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Teresa Julian, all of Hampton; two granddaughters, Amanda Giles and her husband, Jesse K. of Knoxville; Autumn Julian of Hampton; a great-granddaughter, Charlotte Clara Giles, Knoxville; a sister and brother-in-law, Shelby Jean and Robert Oaks; Newland; best friend, Hazel Davis and a special cousin, Bernice Mitchell. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Mrs. Julian was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her family. She enjoyed gardening and working with flowers. Mrs. Julian was also active in the church and enjoyed helping with the children's programs. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

The funeral service for Mrs. Julian will be conducted on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton with Mr. Dwayne Calhoun officiating. Music will be under the direction of Anna Hurley and Greg Odom. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Tuesday prior to the service and at the home at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Robert Oaks, Bobby Silver, Melvin Gwyn, Dan Akers, Jesse K, Giles, Greg Giles and Philip Giles. Honorary pallbearers will be Dee Mitchell, Tony Slagle, Jordan Silver, Howard Julian and Richard Birchfield.

Melba married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Shelby Jean Oaks, age 78, passed away Monday, January 15, at Franklin Woods hospital.

She was born on August 18, 1939, in Avery County, North Carolina to Conley and Beulah McGuire Estep.

Shelby lived most of her life in Avery County and was a beloved friend to all being fortunate enough to have known her. She was an outstanding basketball player while attending Cranberry High School in the late 1950's, and married her grade school sweetheart, Charlie Robert Oaks in 1957.

Shelby was brought up in a time when folks worked hard, and carried that same ethic throughout her lifetime, helping raise her niece and care for her father after her mother died when she was just 7 years old. She belonged to the Newland First Baptist Church for many years before transferring her membership to Crossnore Baptist Church. She was always ready to aid friend and stranger alike.

She worked for GF Co. and Grandfather Golf and Country Club for 47 years in several management positions, and was well known for her beautiful flower and landscape designs throughout the resort. Shelby was a truly rare individual, and will be deeply missed.

Preceding her in death, in addition to her parents, are a brother, Landon Lee "Bud" Estep, sisters, Hazel Estep Presnell, Melba Estep Julian, and her step-mother Bertie Pitts Estep.

Shelby is survived by her husband of 60 years, Charlie Robert, who will not be attending the services due to extenuating health issues; one daughter: Deborah Oaks Silver; son-in-law: Bobby Silver; granddaughter: Sommer Trivette; grandson: Jordan Silver; great granddaughter: Tatum Cooke, brother-in-law: Norman Julian; sister-in-law: Mary Catherine Estep, Marilyn Oaks Hughes, Patty Oaks Oxendine; niece: Betty Estep and many other nieces, nephews, and cousins, all loving her dearly. Her co-workers Paulette Hartley and Kathy Harris held a special place in her heart, and will not be forgotten by the family.

Funeral services for Shelby Jean Oaks will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018 at the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Rev. Jesse Giles officiating. Interment will follow in the Guinn Cemetery.

Shelby married Charles Robert Oaks on 27 Jul 1957 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Charles (son of Charles Oaks, Sr. and Dorothy Guinn) was born on 17 Mar 1939 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 21 Jun 2018 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Mollie Guin Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Betty Jean Estep, age 73, of Elk Park, NC passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018, at her residence.

She was born on March 4, 1945, in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Conley Estep and the late Hazel Estep.

Betty Jean worked for many years at IRC, Shadowline and Grandfather Golf and Country Club. She was a very special mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who cared for others more than herself.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two Aunts: Shelby Jean Oaks, Melba Julian; Four half Brothers: Bill Mottern, Freddy Mottern, Kenny Presnell, Benny Presnell; Step Mother: Bertie Estep.

Betty Jean leaves behind to cherish her memory her Husband of 55 years, Pat Estep of Beech Mountain, NC; Son: Daryl Estep of Beech Mountain, NC; Daughter: Diane Estep of Mountain City, Tenn., Son: Michael (Sherry) Estep of Fall Creek, NC; Daughter: Michele (Derick) Turbyfill of Sugar Grove, NC; Daughter: Rebecca Pukansky of Vilas, NC; Brother: Keith Presnell of Sugar Grove, NC; Brother: Bobby (Patti) Presnell of Vilas, NC; 13 grandchildren. five great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 22, 2018. Graveside services will follow on Monday morning at 11 a.m. in the Stines Cemetery on Buckeye Road on Old Beech Mountain.

Betty married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Mamie Gertrude Oakes about 1930 in North Carolina, , , . Mamie was born on 6 Nov 1913 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carrie married Jasper Hayden Vance about 1933 in North Carolina, , , . Jasper (son of Marion Vance and Alice Wise) was born on 29 Sep 1903 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 26 Jun 1984 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Stamey Town Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edna married Clayton B. "Clate" Ollis about 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Clayton (son of Joseph Taylor Ollis and Delzie Miami Mace) was born on 5 Jun 1896 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 7 Mar 1981 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Daniels Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lee married Lillie Elizabeth Vance about 1945 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Lillie (daughter of Harrison Benjamin Vance and Donna Louise Isaacs) was born on 19 Apr 1926 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 6 Feb 2018 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Daniels Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Fairy married Wiley Hobert Church about 1927 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Wiley (son of Robert Church and Alice Donna Evans) was born on 12 Oct 1906 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 10 Sep 1985 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Fall Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary Lenos Trivett, 78, Brown Avenue, Johnson City, died Saturday, February
19, 2005, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Mrs. Trivett was a native of Avery County, N.C., and a daughter of the late
John Bunyan Trivett Sr. and Vana McGuire Trivett. She was also preceded in
death by her husband, Ulysses G. Trivett Sr., and by two brothers, a sister
and a stepson.

Mrs. Trivett graduated from Cranberry High School in North Carolina and moved
to Johnson City to work and live. After a short time at American Optical
Company, she worked for the Kingsport Press. During this time she married
Ulysses G. Trivett Sr.

Mrs. Trivett attended business college in Johnson City and earned a
certificate in stenography. She attended night classes at East Tennessee State
University, studying real estate, and then helped her husband incorporate
Trivett's Inc., and they along with U.G. Trivett Jr., built apartments
throughout the southeast. By this time she and her husband had other real
estate holdings, which she helped manage. Mrs. Trivett attended management
seminars at Appalachian State University and Georgia State University. She
earned her registered apartments manager certification and continued to manage
until the mid 1980s.

Mrs. Trivett was listed in Personalities of the South in the '70s on two
different occasions. She was past president of the Altrusa International of
Johnson City, the American Legion Auxiliary, National Conference of Women in
Chambers of Commerce, a member of the American Business Women's Association,
past officer in the Washington County Republican Women and the Tri-Cities
Apartment Association. She was a member of Central Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Melvin Trivett, Nashville; a daughter, Sherri Trivett
Kay, Johnson City; two brothers, Vernon Trivett, Pensacola, Fla., and Clark
Trivett, West End, N.C.; and three sisters, Georgia Marston, Peoria, Ill.,
Jewel Nunley, Elizabethton, and Judy Lynn, Newton, N.C.; and a grandson,
Michael Blake Trivett, Johnson City. A step-granddaughter, a step-grandson and
several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 22, from the East
Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Hensley, Rev. Willard
Warfield and Rev. James Dampier officiating. Graveside services will follow at
Monte Vista Burial Park.

Mary married Ulysses Grant Trivette about 1946. Ulysses (son of William Erastus Trivette and Ida Naomi York) was born on 7 Jan 1896 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 13 May 1979 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Jewel Trivett Nunley was called to heaven May 7, 2022. Jewel was born to Vana McGuire Trivett and John Trivett in Beech Mountain, North Carolina.
She married her school sweetheart, William R. Nunley (Bill) in 1955. She began her career while raising her family by selling encyclopedias and taking interior design courses. Her interest in interior design sparked her entrepreneurial spirit and she, along with her husband Bill, parlayed their combined talents into a successful furniture and appliance business that served the community for many years.
Jewel was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill, and son, Anthony (Tony). She was also predeceased by her brothers Pat, Clarence and Vernon and sisters, Wilma, Lenos and Georgia.
Those left to cherish her memory and light of her immense love include three daughters, Diana, Delilah and Deborah and sons-in-law Wayne Bartley and Ed Gorman; four grandchildren, Brooks, Stuart and wife Emily, Nicholas and Myranda. Beloved siblings Judy Lynn (Johnny) and Clark Trivett (Judy), sisters-in-law Mary Jane Hart, Nola Gay Trivett, and Elizabeth Nunley and brother-in-law Jerry Baird survive. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Special thanks to Dr. Robert Walter and Dr. Ryan Hackett for their kindness, care and support through the years.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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]

Notes:

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.

Notes:

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.

Notes:

Buried:
Winston Church, 80, of Elk Park, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at The Waters of Roan Highlands.

He was born on September 9, 1940 in Avery County to the late Truman and Erleen McGuire Church.

Winston was a member of Beech Mountain Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing and traveling in his spare time and loved working as a taxidermist as well as immensely enjoying being outdoors. He loved animals and all of nature. Winston worked on Grandfather Mountain over a span of 40 years. His duties included gift shop manager as well as assisting Mr. Hugh Morton, owner of Grandfather Mountain, with various duties which included helping with getting pictures of Mildred the Bear and other animals in the habitat. Winston also enjoyed spending time with his family.

Those he left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Carolyn Church of the home; son, Bradley Church of Deep Gap; step-daughters, Donna (Jerry) Bare of West Jefferson and Pam Davis of Fleetwood; grandsons, Nathan (Becca) Cheek of Fleetwood and Josh Bare of West Jefferson; great granddaughters, Kendra and Kylie Cheek of Fleetwood; brothers, Hansel (Doris) Church of Canton, GA and Curtis Church of Elk Park; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services for Winston will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Beech Mountain Baptist Church.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Newland, NC.

Interment will be at Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Deep Gap, NC.

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Michael Daniel Jones, age 63, of the Heaton Community, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, at Life Care of Banner Elk.

He was a son of the late Dayton Newland and Oda McGuire Jones. He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Geneva Jones Henson, Della Jones Ingram, Willa Jones Bunting, Sherrill Jones and Evelyn McCoury Dunn. Michael, or Mike, as he liked to be called, trusted in the Lord and adored his church family at Heaton Christian Church. He amazed everyone with his photographic memory, knowledge of history and knack for predicting the weather. Mike will be remembered as a loving and caring person with a good personality and positive attitude. He never had a complaint! Mike loved helping his family and never failed to express to others how much he appreciated them.

Mike is survived by siblings: Mary Alice Parlier of Elk Park, Rachel Jones of the home and Richard Jones and his wife, Alma, of Newland; special niece: Tina Ingram of Elk Park and a sister-in-law: Angela Jones of Roan Mountain, Tenn. Several nieces and nephews also survive, as well as his many friends and church family.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13, in Heaton Christian Church. Pastor Paul Cole will officiate. Burial will follow in the Beech Mountain Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. prior to the services at the church.

Notes:

Lois Harmon Church, 84, of Connelly Springs, passed away peacefully Saturday Aug. 10, 2019. Mrs. Church was born July 17, 1935, in Avery County, a daughter of the late Floyd and Blanche McGuire Harmon. She was of the Baptist faith and formally employed as a knitter with Alba-Waldensian and Burke Yarns.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband: Chester Church; a Son: Tony Preston Church; and a Brother: Steve Harmon. Surviving are her son: Terry Church and wife, Wanda, and their children, Tangena and Preston; her Daughter: Nancy Burns and husband, Mike, and their children, Myles, Amanda, and Kimberly; her Daughter: Jennifer Hubbard and husband, Tim, and their children, Heather and Sarah; her Daughter: Tammy Eckard and husband, Rick, and their children, Robert, Kira and Alexis; and her Son: Daniel Church and his children, Ashton and Cameron. Also surviving are her Siblings: Wayne Harmon, Samuel Harmon, Larry Joe Harmon, David Harmon, Sally Harmon, Freddie Harmon, and Freida Duncan; and 12 great-grandchildren.

A service of celebration was held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church, Elk Park, with the Rev. Richard Jones and the Rev. David Duncan officiating. Interment followed in the Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Lois married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Private First Class Floyd Steven Harmon was a casualty of the Vietnam War. As a member of the Army Selective Service and a Draftee, PFC Harmon served our country until February 24th, 1966 in South Vietnam. He was 22 years old and was married. Floyd died from small arms fire or grenade. His body was recovered. Floyd was born on January 1st, 1944 in Banner Elk, North Carolina. PFC Harmon is on panel 05E, line 072 of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. He served our country for less than a year.

Avery Journal, Newland, NC - March 3, 1966: FLOYD STEPHEN HARMON KILLED IN VIETNAM: Pfc Floyd Stephen Harmon, 22, formerly of Beech Mountain and whose family now lives in Valdese, died in Viet Nam Feb. 24, of wounds caused by small arms fire, the Department of Defense reported. Pfc Harmon, son of Mrs. Blanche McGuire Harmon of Valdese and Floyd Harmon of Detroit, has been in the service since August 1965, and has been with the 101st Airborne Division. He was sent to Viet Nam last December. He attended Cranberry High school and was employed by Drexel Furniture Company before enlisting last June. He was married in August to Miss Lois Walsh who lives in Valdese. Surviving in addition to the widow and parents are five brothers, Wayne and Sammie of Winston Salem, Larry of Morganton and David and Freddy Harmon of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Lois Church on Connely Springs, Miss Sallie Harmon of Valdese and Miss Freida Harmon of the home; and a half-sister, Miss Glenda Harmon of Detroit. Funeral services will be held pending arrival of the body at the Beech Mountain Baptist Church. Rev. W. A. Honeycutt and Reverend Hagaman will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

I only knew him through letters. I was a kid who wrote to a soldier and learned about a war far away. I hope someone still thinks about him. I have remembered, and always will. Rena Van Breukelen.

He was the Husband of Mrs Lois Walsh Harmon, 304M Church Street, Valdese, NC, formerly of Butler Tenn. Floyd is the son of Floyd & Blanche McGuire Harmon. He was one of nine children.

He served with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, "Screaming Eagles", USARV.

He was awarded The Combat Infantryman's Badge(CIB), The Purple Heart Medal for his combat related wounds, The Vietnam Service Medal, The Republic of Vietnam Campaign Service Medal, The National Defense Service Medal.

Lena married John Lee Parlier on 13 Nov 1927 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. John (son of Leander Pinkney Parlier and Susan Cornelia "Nelia" Brown) was born on 31 Dec 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died in Nov 1973 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Laurel Springs Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Smith Glenn Storey, 94, of Elk Park NC, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2018, in his home

Mr. Storey was born on Old Beech Mountain July 7, 1923, where he lived all of his life. He graduated from Cranberry High School, worked in the shipyards in Wilmington, NC as a welder, served in the Army 1290th Engineer Combat Battalion, 1st Army XXI Corps, 3rd Army, and 15th Army XXIII Corps in France and Germany during WWII. He worked for 28 years for the U.S. Postal Service as rural mail carrier in Elk Park, NC until he retired. Mr. Storey had a small farm where he raised Angus beef cattle, apple trees, tobacco and honeybees.

He was married to Wilma T. Storey on Nov. 27, 1952, for 66 years and a member of Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church.

Mr. Storey is survived by his five children: Edward Glenn Storey and his wife, Nanette Storey, Darren Lee Storey, Marilyn Elizabeth Storey, William Smith Storey, and Andrew David Storey and his wife Jennifer Storey; his four grandchildren: Samuel Storey and Carla Shomaker, Jacob Storey and his wife, Nellie Storey, Ashley Anderson and Aidan Storey; great grandchildren: Eddie Storey and Brittney Storey; nieces and nephews and the rest of his relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Leonard Martin Storey and Mary Trivette Storey; as well as his brothers and sisters: James Creston Storey, Lena H. Storey, Fairy Louisa Storey, Alma C. Range, and Hugh C. Storey, an infant brother: Harlie Storey; and his infant son: Phillip Carl Storey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. The family of Smith G. Storey wishes to thank Caldwell Hospice staff and volunteers, friends of the Beech Mountain Community, and members of the Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church for all their help, support and prayers. And a special thank you to his granddaughter, Ashley Anderson, for her compassion, devotion and help in taking care of Mr. Storey.

Friends were received from 6 tp 8 p.m. on July 2, 2018, at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home in Newland, NC. The funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on July 3, 2018, at Beech Mountain Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Dennis Church and Rev. Garland Honeycutt will officiate the service.

Smith married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]