Allen C. Miller

Allen married Lena Hearst about 1882 in North Carolina, , , . Lena was born in Apr 1868; died about 1958 in Iowa, , , ; was buried in Moscow Cemetery, , Muscatine County, Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ida married William Marion Buchanan about 1902 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. William (son of John Jones E. Buchanan and Cordelia S. "Delia" English) was born on 6 Apr 1881 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 3 Apr 1956 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Slippery Hill Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nellie married Russell Goggin Wingfield about 1923. Russell was born on 28 Jun 1902; died on 8 Feb 1975 in Richland County, , , Ohio; was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery, , Richland County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stewart married Clara Hughes about 1934 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Clara (daughter of Wilburn H. Hughes and Laura Keller) was born on 1 Jul 1918 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 17 Sep 1960 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Hughes Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Gary Buchanan, age 80, of Newland, NC passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2019, at Life Care Center of Banner Elk.

He was born on Oct. 2, 1938, in Avery County, NC, a son of the late Stewart William Buchanan and the late Clara Hughes Buchanan.

Gary worked as truck driver and taught truck driving at Caldwell Community College for many years. He had served as a Magistrate for Avery County and was a Licensed Auctioneer. He was a member of the Newland United Methodist Church, where he had served on various committees in the church, the Linville Masonic Lodge and was a former member of the Newland Volunteer Fire Department.

A family-oriented man, Gary enjoyed traveling, and had visited most of the National Parks in the United States. His family and friends could always count on him to offer advice. Spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren was one of his greatest pleasures. Listening to Old Time Country and Bluegrass, you never knew when he would begin to dance. Gary never met a stranger and would strike up a conversation with almost anyone. He particularly enjoyed spending time talking to old truck drivers.

Gary leaves behind to cherish his memory his: Wife of 58 years: Loretta Vance Buchanan of Newland, NC; Son: Allen (Lorie Clark) Buchanan of Roan Mountain, Tenn.; Son: Bruce (Martha Jo) Buchanan of Newland, NC; Granddaughter: Ashley Buchanan; Grandson: Michael (Amanda) Buchanan; Grandson: Keith (Crystal) Buchanan; Grandson: Gary R. (Fallon) Buchanan; Granddaughter: Brooke (B.J.) Ruppard; Grandson: Devin (Fiance' Randa Dunlap) Buchanan; Great Grandchild: Landon Buchanan; Great Grandchild: Aaleah Buchanan; Great Grandchild: Robin Maxine Buchanan; Great Grandchild: Harper Buchanan; Great Grandchild: Tilly Buchanan; Great Grandchild: Julia Wright; Sister-In-Law: Martha and Frank Tugman; Brother-In-Law: William M. Kemper; Nephew: Billy Kemper; Nieces: Jessica and Joshua Yates, Niece, Anna and Alex Palma; Special Friends: Melba and George Andrews, Mike and Paula Fitzgerald, Rev. Keith and Pat Tutterow, Carol Keller Hodge and Jane Galloway.

Services for Gary Buchanan will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, in the Newland United Methodist Church, with a brief reception to follow in the church fellowship hall.

The family would like to thank Dr. Joe Barker, Carol Smith and the Staff of Medi Home Hospice, the staff of Life Care Center in Banner Elk, and the staff of Cannon Memorial Hospital. "Words cannot express our gratitude for the love and care we received from each of you and your wonderful staff."

Gary married Loretta Ellen Vance on 11 Mar 1960 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Loretta (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 5 Dec 1940 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 20 Jul 2023 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]