Mose Carson McKinney

Mose married Dora Green about 1890 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Dora was born on 14 Oct 1878 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 Jan 1980 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Roaring Creek Lower Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Dovie married Luther Webb about 1910. Luther was born about 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah married Jesse Burleson about 1911 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Jesse (son of Thomas Scott Burleson and Mary Ann Buchanan) was born on 20 May 1889 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 4 Jan 1961 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in McKinney Cemetery, , Avery County, North County. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ERWIN - C. H. McKinney, age 81, of Erwin, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at his home. A native of Newland, NC, C. H. is a son of the late Hayden and Dora Belle (Hughes) McKinney.

He retired from White's Fresh Foods as a Produce Manager. He attended Lighthouse Baptist Church and enjoyed coon hunting, rabbit hunting and gardening. In addition to his parents, C. H. is preceded in death by one sister, Kathleen McKinney Ballas.

C. H. McKinney leaves behind to cherish his memory: Wife of 58 years: Patricia Faye (Higgins) McKinney; Children: Pam Wiseman, Dezaray McKinney, Steven McKinney, Larry McKinney;

Grandchildren: Jade Wiseman Hodge, Rylan Smith; Great grandchildren: Kinley Hodge, Grayson Hodge, Laykin Hodge, Ashlyn McNally, Alexis McNally; Sisters: Zella Kanam, Carolyn White, Angleen Suarez; Several nieces and nephews; Special friends: Leonard Yates,

Ralph Higgins.

The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of C. H. McKinney in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. Reverend Aaron McClain and Reverend Burnie Jones will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 and will continue until service time in the chapel at Valley Funeral Home. A committal service will be held in Evergreen Cemetery at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Those attending the committal service will meet at Valley Funeral Home by 12:30 PM to go in procession. Serving as active pallbearers will be: Steven Lee McKinney, Larry Hayden McKinney, Dwayne Bennett, Fred Horning, Chris White and Billy Horning.

Clarence married Dora Belle Hughes on 21 Feb 1936 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Dora (daughter of J. G. Hughes and Ollie (Hughes)) was born about 1911 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Laura married Herman David Hughes about 1930 in North Carolina, , , . Herman (son of Zeb Hughes and Minnie Jane Hughes) was born on 16 Apr 1915 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 12 Jun 2003 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Spruce Pine Memorial Cemetery, , Mitchell County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert “Hayden” Burleson, 85, of Conley Road, Morganton, NC, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, at his residence.

Born in Avery County on June 3, 1934, he was the son of the late Jess and Sarah McKinney Burleson. His love of driving fast cars led him to a career with the NC Department of Transportation, where he retired after driving trucks for 20 years. He was a faithful member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church and a longtime member of the North Carolina State Employees Association.

In addition to his parents, Hayden was preceded in death by five Sisters and two Brothers: Mabel Hughes (Gus), Hazel Tipton (Pete), Oran Burleson, Marjorie Buchanan (Charles), Janice McClellan (Bobby), Paul William “Howard” Burleson (Helen), and Jess Burleson, Jr. (Ruth).

Surviving are: his beloved Wife of 57 years: Billie King Burleson, of the home; Brother-in-law: Bobby King and his wife, Nancy, of Newland; and Sister-in-law: Sally Lou Rominger and her husband, Dana, of Banner Elk; a Sister: Janet Buchanan and her husband, Pat, of Newland; and numerous Nieces, Nephews, Great-nieces, Great-nephews, and Great-great nieces and nephews on whom he doted.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church. The funeral will begin at 1 p.m. in the church with Dr. Dewey Thomas, Mr. Tommy Sain, Rev. Brian Buckner, and Dr. David Burleson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Hayden’s kind smile, devotion to his wife, love for his family, and care for his horses and his yard will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

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Lillian Hughes Coffey, age 84, of Morganton, NC., passed away on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, at College Pines Nursing Home.

She was born July 9, 1935, in Avery County, NC to the late Herman Hughes and Mabel Burleson Hughes. She was a homemaker and with her husband of 64 years operated the Texaco at Invershiel & The Sandwich Shop at Invershiel. She and her husband Doug also taught ballroom dancing for many years. She enjoyed gardening and cooking Sunday dinners for her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband: Douglas Coffey, Son: Lyndon Coffey; Grandson: Jonathan Cropper and Brothers: H.D and Harold Hughes.

Left to cherish her memory are Sons: Morris (Donna) Coffey, Michael (Christy) Coffey; Daughter: Sharon (Rick) Moody; Brother: Darrell (Carol) Hughes; five Grandchildren, seven Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lillian married Douglas Coffey on 22 Jun 1952 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Douglas (son of Ira Vance Coffey and Gladys Cook) was born on 24 Mar 1929 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 26 May 2018 in Burke County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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