Nancy A. (Thomas)

Nancy married William L. Thomas about 1856. William was born on 13 May 1834 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 13 Sep 1875 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lydia married Silas Jackson McGuire about 1878 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Silas (son of Richard C. McGuire and Nancy Matilda Church) was born on 11 May 1862 in , Giles County, Tennessee, ; died on 25 Nov 1909 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Zionville Lady Dies Suddenly

Widow of Richard Eggers succumbs to Apoplexy. Burial Thursday. Operator of Sugar Grove Telephone Office for years.

Mrs. Callie Eggers, 64 years of age, died at the home of Mrs. Sarah Grogan of Zionville, on Wednesday, February 3rd, following an attack of apoplexy.

Funeral Services were conducted from the Zionville Church, of which deceased was a faithful member, on Thursday by Rev. R. C. Eggers, pastor and the body was laid to rest in the nearby cemetery.

Mrs. Eggers was the widow of Richard Eggers, who died thrity-five years ago, and had spent her entire life in the county. For many years she was telephone operator at the Sugar Grove office. Mrs. Eggers was favorably known by a large number of acquaintances and general sorrow was caused by her unexpected passing.

Surviving are four children:
Carl Eggers of Dilner, Pennsylvania
Claude Eggers of Chatham Hill, Virginia
Gaither Eggers of Akron, Ohio
Blanie Eggers of Banner Elk, North Carolina

Malinda married Richard Eggers on 31 Mar 1888 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee. Richard (son of Ransom Eggers and Rachel Isaacs) was born on 25 May 1866 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died before 1900 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nancy married Calvin Benjamin Ward on 10 Aug 1899 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Calvin (son of Amos Ward and Sabra Harmon) was born on 12 May 1872 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 29 May 1929 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Lucy Louarta Wright about 1904. Lucy was born on 21 Jul 1886; died on 6 Jan 1981 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Matney Liberty Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Census: 1920 Watauga County, NC
Cove Creek Township
Mabel and Zionsville Road
January 15 & 16, 1920
SD 8, ED 157, SH 7A
124 - 124
Eggers, Claud, 29, farmer, NC NC NC
Emma, 30, wife, NC NC NC
James, 9, son, NC NC NC
Richard, 7, son, NC NC NC
Pearl, 5, dau, NC NC NC
Bonnie, 3 9/12, dau, NC NC NC
Glenn, 1 10/12, son, NC NC NC

William married Emma Elizabeth Miller on 7 May 1910 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Emma (daughter of Jim Miller and Nancy Riddle) was born on 16 Sep 1889 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 1 Jul 1966 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Knollkreg Memorial Cemetery, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Filmore Presnell about 1922 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Filmore (son of Oliver Jerome Presnell and Mary C. Hicks) was born on 15 Jul 1905 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 2 Nov 1973 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annie married George Dewey Presnell on 24 Oct 1936 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. George (son of Oliver Jerome Presnell and Mary C. Hicks) was born on 21 May 1917 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 8 Nov 2001 in Washington County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Tragically died of accidental electrocution while repairing a friend's home.

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Mr. George Willard McGuire, 86, of Banner elk died Saturday, Jan. 28, in Banner Elk at Life Care Center.

He was a native of Watauga County and had spent most of his life in Avery County. He was a son of the late Will and Louarty Wright McGuire. He was a carpenter and was a charter member of Valley Haven Baptist Church.

Survivors include one son, Mack McGuire of Banner Elk; three sisters, Violet Young of Burville, Tenn., Annie Tester of Banner Elk and Julie Mae Oliver of Elizabethton, Tenn.; and two brothers, Kiesler McGuire of Kingsport, Tenn., and Lee R. McGuire of Wilson. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Callie Gwyn McGuire.

Services were Monday morning at Valley Haven Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Odell Smith. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Charles married Beulah Moretz about 1932 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Beulah was born on 22 Jan 1915 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 3 Dec 1974 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Moretz Baptist Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mr. Virgil Avery "Byrd" McGuire, 80, of Route 2, Banner Elk, died Saturday, May 1, at his home.

He was a native of Watauga County but had spent most of his life in Avery County. He was the son of the late Richard William and Lucy Louarty McGuire. He was retired from Banner Elk Hardware.

Survivors include three daughters, Doris McGuire Heaton and Betty McGuire Roberts, both of Banner Elk, and Bernice McGuire Buchanan of Minneapolis, N.C.; three sisters, Violet Young of Sunbright, Tenn., Julia Oliver of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Annie Tester of Banner Elk; and three brothers, George McGuire of Banner Elk, Lee McGuire of Wilson and Keseler McGuire of Elizabethton, Tenn. Seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survive.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Floy Dollars McGuire, and a son, Mr. Melton Lawrence McGuire.

Services were Sunday evening at the Grandfather Chapel of the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Newland with the Rev. Harold Dellinger officiating. Interment and graveside service followed Monday morning at the Valley Haven Cemetery.

Virgil married Floy Dollar about 1934. Floy was born on 2 May 1915; died on 2 Nov 1988; was buried in Valley Haven Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Chana married William Floyd Baird about 1933 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. William was born on 28 Oct 1912; died on 14 May 1955 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Matney Liberty Church Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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June 12, 1917 – April 22, 2018
Lee Roy McGuire, 100, of Wilson, N.C., passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018. He was a native of Watauga County and lived there for much of his life.
Lee was the last surviving of 14 children of William and Lou Wright McGuire. He served his country with honor and pride during WWII, serving in the Asian Theatre and the occupational force in Germany following the war. After retirement from the Air Force, he continued to serve his country through a second career at the Library of Congress, retiring as a Lieutenant in the police force.
Lee is survived by his daughter, Sylvia McGuire Tucker, of the home, and sons, Richard McGuire of Elm City, Leonard McGuire of Palm Springs, Calif., and David McGuire and wife, Susan, of Annandale, Va.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Annie Louiza McGuire.
The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Austin Barnes Funeral Home, 194 Queen Street, Boone. Interment will follow immediately at Mt. Lawn Memorial Park, 521 Old East King Street, Boone, with Military Honors.

Jay married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zadie married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Howard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ABINGDON -- James G. Eggers, 90, a well-known resident of 27050 Shortsville Road went to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 14, 1911, in Zionville, NC, to the late William Claude and Emma Miller Eggers. He lived most of his life in Washington County, Va., area. He was a graduate of Greenfield High School and held a bachelor's degree from Emory & Henry College. He was a retired sanitation with the Virginia Health Department, having worked in Washington County for more than 25 years before his retirement in 1976. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy on board the USS Tennessee Battleship. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Smyth Eggers in 1995, after 60 years of marriage. He was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows and McCabe Lodge No. 56 for more than 60 years. He was also a member of Abingdon Masonic Lodge No. 48 A. F. & A.M. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher for many years. He was also preceded in death by two infant sons; one brother, R. Glenn Eggers; and two sisters, Pearl Eggers Jones and Edith Compton. Survivors include one daughter, Aleta Eggers Spicer of Abingdon; grandchildren, Jim and Lori Taylor of Clifton Forge, Va., Jeff Spicer of Williamsburg, Va., and Erin Spicer of Abingdon; great-grandchildren, Stephen and Kristen Taylor of Clifton Forge; one brother, Richard Eggers of Abingdon; two sisters, Bonnie Nash and Mary Lois Rutledge, both of Bristol, Va..; and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of the life of James G. Eggers will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday in Mountain View Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry A. Eggers and the Rev. Sherrill Dunn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Farris Funeral Service.

James married Elizabeth Smyth about 1942 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . Elizabeth (daughter of Charles W. Smyth and Sarah Booth) was born on 17 Mar 1915 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 23 Jun 1995 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edith married Erwin Compton about 1932 in Washington County, , , Virginia. Erwin was born about 1910 in Washington County, , , Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Richard L. Eggers, age 91, a well known resident of Jerry Lane, Abingdon, VA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 10, 2004 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born August 19, 1912 in Zionsville, North Carolina, a son of the late William Claude Eggers and the late Emma Miller Eggers. He and his family moved to Virginia in December, 1923. He attended elementary schools in Mabel, North Carolina, and Lodi and Meadowview, Virginia. He attended Greenfield High School and was a graduate of Rich Valley High School. He was a former truck driver, a licensed insurance adjuster, and for many years was the owner of Eggers Insurance Agency in Abingdon. He was a salesman for Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon for many years and was a retired farmer. He was the last male charter member of the Abingdon Bible Church where he had served as an Elder, Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and Sunday School Superintendent. He had attended Greendale Chapel for the past several years. He loved baseball, was a member of the Greenfield High School Baseball Team during high school and later served as a coach for the Moose Team of the Babe Ruth League and helped lead the team to a state championship. He was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows, McCabe Lodge No. 56 for over 50 years. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in Japan. He had a great love for the Lord, reading, music, and traveling. He and his family sang in a Gospel quartet for several years and had a Sunday morning program on WOPI radio. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, James G. Eggers and R. Glenn Eggers; three sisters, Pearl Eggers Jones, Bonnie Whiteaker Nash and Edith Compton; and a granddaughter, Kim Lotts Campbell.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Dora Mae Jones Eggers; one daughter, Phyllis Eggers Lotts and husband K. W. (Wick) Lotts of Abingdon; two sons, Richard Larry Eggers and wife Jo of Buchanan, Virginia, and the Rev. Jerry A. Eggers and wife Dorinda of Abingdon; Grandchildren, Laura Beth Greer of Abingdon, and Robbie Schlosser and wife Sandra of Roanoke, Virginia; three Great-Grandchildren, Josh Campbell of Lexington, Virginia, and Aaron Greer and Sarah Greer, both of Abingdon; one sister, Mary Lois (Tooty) Rutledge of Abingdon; three brothers-in-law, Charles Jones of Abingdon, Calvin Jones and wife Kathy of Abingdon, and Erwin Compton of Kingsport, Tennessee; one sister-in-law, Myrtle A. Jones of Abingdon; several nieces and nephews including Charles F. Whiteaker to whom he served as a father figure. He is also survived by a host of friends.

Funeral services for Richard L. Eggers will be conducted at 2:30 P.M. Sunday in the Greendale Chapel with the Rev. Jerry A. Eggers, the Rev. Paul Bufford, and the Rev. Paul Ketron officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Charles F. Whiteaker, Bill Jones, Dick Rutledge, John Rutledge, Gail Rutledge, Eddie McConnell, Zane Pierce, and Bobby Barr. Honorary pallbearers will be Rev. V. N. Phillips, Rev. Doug Findley, Rev. Bob McCormick, additional nephews, men of the Abingdon Bible Church, men of Greendale Chapel and friends.

Richard married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Bonnie married Charles Alexander Whiteaker about 1935. Charles (son of Charles Alexander Whiteaker and Ollie Armstead Riddle) was born on 29 May 1914 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 24 May 1941 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Whiteaker Family Cemetery, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married John Russell "Totter" Rutledge about 1940 in Washington County, , , Virginia. John was born on 21 Oct 1916 in Washington County, , , Virginia; died on 24 Jul 1967 in Washington County, , , Virginia; was buried in Forrest Hills Memory Garden, , Washington County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]