James C. Arnett

James married Jane Woods about 1862 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Jane was born about 1842 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1876 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Mary M. James about 1876 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary was born about 1853 in North Carolina, , , ; died before 1920 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Mary C. (Arnett) about 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Mary was born in Dec 1872 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Jenny Lucinda "Cindy" Dishman about 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Jenny (daughter of James Martin Dishman and Martha Jane Hardin) was born on 15 May 1875 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 12 Apr 1960 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Norris Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Millard married Nancy Mahalia "Hallie" Norwood about 1894 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Nancy was born about 1875 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lillie married Thomas Grant Hicks about 1904 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Thomas was born on 20 Apr 1883 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 21 Apr 1949 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Upper Harman Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married Pearl Margaret Hicks about 1915 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Pearl was born on 18 Jan 1898 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died on 24 Jan 1931 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Arnette Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wesley married Ruth Gladys Cole on 30 Aug 1924 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Ruth was born about 1904 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wiley married Agnes (Arnett) about 1930 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Agnes was born about 1912 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ventie married Leo Calloway on 16 Dec 1927 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Leo was born about 1908 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Bessie Helen Hicks Norris, age 97, of 302 Ridge Road, Boone, wen to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday afternoon, April 6, 2019, at the home of her daughter, Jane Phillips of Tod. Mrs. Norris was surrounded by her family and loved ones as she made this journey.

Bessie Helen Hicks Norris was born August 20, 1921 in Watauga County, a daughter of Thomas and Lillie Fair Arnette Hicks.

She is survived by four sons, Clark Norris and wife Sharon of Conover, Glen Norris and wife Barbara of Butler, Tennessee, Fred Norris and wife Jewel of Boone, Wade Norris and wife Brazilla of Boone; four daughters, Lisa Flynt and husband Tim of Maiden, Jane Phillips and husband Fred of Todd, Margaret Baird of Thomasville, and Rachel "Becky" Winebarger of Boone; one daughter-in-law, Paulette Norris of Elizabethton, Tennessee, and one son-in-law, Paul Townsend of Banner Elk. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Denver Norris; one daughter, Mary Helen Norris Townsend; one son, Walter Norris; two sisters, Hazel Hicks and Ella Mae Hicks Yates; seven brothers, Jack, Albert, Sam, Dale, Paul, Cecil and Bob Hicks; and one son-in-law, David Winebarger.

Funeral services for Bessie Helen Hicks Norris were conducted Wednesday afternoon, at 1:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel.

The body was view at the chapel, from 12:00 until 1:00 o'clock. Officiating will be Pastor Burl Greer and a grandson, Joel Norris.

Burial was made in Fairview Cemetery.

Bessie married Walter Denver Norris about 1938 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina. Walter was born about 1911 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; died about 1987 in , Watauga County, North Carolina, North Carolina; was buried in Upper Harman Cemetery, , Watauga County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Son of Thomas Grant HICKS and Lilly ARNETTE. Married 1. Shirley Mae ADAMS, 2. Lola JONES.

Lyerly Funeral Home Obituary:

Thomas Cecil Hicks, 86, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at W. G. Hefner VA Medical Center.

Born April 10, 1924 in Sugar Grove, NC, he was the son of the late Lilly Arnette Hicks and Thomas Grant Hicks.

Mr. Hicks was educated in Watauga County schools. A WWII Veteran of the United States Army serving in the Pacific Theatre and was awarded the Victory Medal, he was employed by North Carolina Department of Transportation.

He was a member of Community Baptist Church and was a former member of Stallings Memorial Baptist Church where he was an active volunteer in the Bus Ministry.

Preceding him in death was a son Tim Wade, who died July 19, 2010.

Mr. Hicks is survived by his wife, Lola Jones Hicks, whom he married October 30, 1966; sons, Larry Hicks (Lois) of TN, Gary Hicks (Elizabeth) of Vilas, NC, David Hicks (Sandy) of Marion, Robert Hicks (Shirley) of Vilas, Thomas Hicks (Debbie) of Thomasville, Justin Hicks of Lexington; daughters, Mary Strange (Henry) of Concord, Vivian Hawkins (Bobby) of Kannapolis, Cecilia Isenberg (Paul) of Richfield, Mary Short (Dion) of China Grove; sister Helen Norris of Watauga County, who is the last of 14 siblings; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.

Visitation: 7-8:30 PM - Monday, October 25, 2010 at Community Baptist Church.

Service: 1:00 PM - Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Community Baptist Church, 18 Carolina Street, Salisbury, NC. The Rev. Jim Harris will officiate. Burial will follow 2:00 PM at Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, NC.

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Edna Earle Arnette Townsend, age 80, of Banner Elk, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at Life Care Center of Banner Elk.

She was born on June 8, 1939, in Banner Elk, NC, a daughter of the late Wesley Arnette and Ruth Cole Arnette.

She was preceded in death by her Parents; five Sisters, and two Brothers.

Edna was a member of Banner Elk Seventh Day Adventist Church in Banner Elk. She enjoyed working outside, spending time with her family, going to Cherokee and playing the lottery. Christmas was her favorite time of the year. She enjoyed listening to Country Music.

Edna leaves behind to cherish her memory her Husband of 62 years: Paul Townsend of Banner Elk, NC; Daughter: Judy (Benny) Taylor of Foscoe, NC; Daughter: Mary Norris of Crossnore, NC; Son: Ben (Twila) Townsend of Newland, NC; Daughter: Regina Norman of Banner Elk, NC; nine Grandchildren, seven Great-Grandchildren, two Brothers and 1 Sister.

Funeral Services for Edna Townsend will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, at Banner Elk Seventh Day Adventist Church.

The family will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. until the service hour at 3 p.m. on Friday at Banner Elk Seventh Day Adventist. Interment will follow in Townsend Cemetery.

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C.W. (Buster) Arnette, age 77, of Banner Elk, NC passed away on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC.

He was born on June 22, 1941, in Banner Elk, NC, a son of the late Wesley Arnette and the late Ruth Cole Arnette.

He was preceded in death by his Parents; Wife: Linda Jane Arnette; Sisters: Edna, Lizzy, Annie, Lillian, Mae, Floy; Brothers: Ford and Rhonda.

Buster was a member of Banner Elk Seventh Day Adventist Church in Banner Elk, NC. He enjoyed singing, Saw Milling, Galaxing, fixing things, storytelling, and fishing. He loved his wife and all of his family. He enjoyed listening to Gospel and Old Country.

Buster is survived by Daughters: Ruthy Harmon and husband Terry of Banner Elk, Linda Hamby and husband Jay of Hampton, Tenn., Gail Townsend and husband Terry of Banner Elk, Susie Hoilman of Banner Elk, and Angie Woodard and husband Kevin of Ashe County. He is also survived by Grandsons: Hunter Harmon, Josh Horney, Jonah Horney and wife Nicole, Hooch "Jacob" Horney and girlfriend Stephanie King, Brian Hoilman and wife Heather, Joseph Townsend and wife Brittany; Granddaughters: Lynn "Sissy" Wright and husband Leroy, Charity Woodard and boyfriend Norman McFadden, Beth Puckett and husband Ike. He is also survived by Great grandchildren: Emsley, McKenna, Easton, Dustin, Thomas, Maverick, EmelieBlu, McKambree, and Lane Dakota; his Brother: Eugene Arnette; Sister: Evelyn Bailey and several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral service for Buster Arnette will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, at Banner Elk Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Lonnie Barnes officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Banner Elk Seventh Day Adventist.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at Davis Cemetery on Tweetsie Trail in Banner Elk, NC.

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Ray Eugene Arnett age 74, passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, at Life Care Center in Banner Elk, NC.

He was born in Avery County, NC on July 1, 1945, to Wesley Arnett and Gladys Cole Arnett.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home. Visitation will start at 2 p.m., one hour prior to the service.

Burial will follow at Cove Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.