Norman Paul Hicks

Norman married Elizabeth Fields about 1938 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Elizabeth was born on 10 May 1919 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 3 Mar 2003 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Richardson Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Elwanda H. Garland, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at the residence of her daughter. Elwanda was born in Elk Park, N.C., to the late Norman Paul and Elizabeth Fields Hicks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Roger Carroll Hicks, Arnold Houston Hicks and Lester Leon Hicks, and one nephew, Bryan Stacy McKinney.
Elwanda was a seamstress and owner and operator of Dynasty Rent-A-Gown in downtown Elizabethton. She was a faithful member of The Experience of Pentecost Church where she was a faithful prayer warrior and alter worker. Elwanda enjoyed gardening, sewing, witnessing and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Those left to cherish her many wonderful memories include her husband and sweetheart of 60 years, Elisha Garland Jr., of the home; two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Garland of Bristol, Va., and Sherry Frances McCoury and husband Pastor Chris McCoury of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Stephanie Adams and husband Joe of Bristol, Tenn., Stephen Cornett of Bristol, Va., (and fiancée, Brittnee Hilbert), and Chrissy Moses and husband Denver of Elizabethton; her great-grandchildren, Ezekiel Adams and Silas Adams, both of Bristol, Tenn., and her soon to be born great-granddaughter, Paisley Elizabeth Catherine Cornett; and three siblings, Brenda McKinney and husband Charles of Roan Mountain, Jerry Hicks and wife Patty of Elk Park, N.C., and Kay Hogan and husband Chris, also of Elk Park, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A service to celebrate the life of Elwanda H. Garland will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, October 20, at The Experience of Pentecost Church, 376 Coal Chute Road, Elizabethton, with Rev. Dave Atkins and Pastor Chris McCoury officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 1 until 3 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service, or at the residence of her daughter, Mary Garland, in Bristol, Va., at other times. The graveside service will follow in the Richardson Cemetery in Elk Park, N.C. Active pallbearers will be Jeff Hicks, Tommy Hicks, Aaron McKinney, Jason Hicks, Jeremy Hicks, Casey Hartley, Caleb Hogan and Roger Hicks.

Elwanda married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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On the evening of September 10, 2015, after a long courageous battle with respiratory problems, Lester Leon Hicks, age 73, left his Earthly residence in Elk Park, to enter into his Eternal Home in Heaven. He was surrounded by his family.

A native of Avery County, Leon was born April 22, 1942; and, was the eldest son of the late Norman and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Hicks of Elk Park.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a beloved brother Roger Carroll Hicks; and, a nephew, Brian Stacie McKinney.

Leon was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, in Roan Mountain, Tn. He was very strong in his Faith. Although, his health declined, his trust in the Lord never wavered.
He continued to witness to his family and friends. It was his heart's desire that everyone be saved!

Leon loved the outdoors. He was a life-long Farmer, earning the title Avery County Farm Family of the Year, in 1995. Farming was his passion. He enjoyed serving the County and surrounding areas with his local business, "Hump Mountain Apple House". He was a friend to all who knew him; displaying, a heart full of compassion and generosity. Off season, Leon had been a part-time truck driver for his friends Jack Hicks Trucking and H&H Trucking, of Elk Park.

Left to cherish his memory, is his wife Doris, of the home. She has been the love of his life and help-mate for the past fifty years. One son Jeff Hicks and his wife Melanie, of Elk Park. Also, one Grandson Logan Hicks, of whom was his pride and joy and his #1.

Leon will also be greatly missed by his two remaining brothers and three sisters: Arnold Hicks and wife Sharon, Jerry Hicks and wife Patty, a sister-in-law Peggy Hicks, all of Elk Park. A sister Elwanda Garland and husband Elisha, a sister Brenda McKinney and husband Charlie, all of Roan Mountain; and a sister Kay Hogan and husband Chris, of Elk Park. Leon has a host of nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews; all, of whom loved him dearly.

Celebration of Life for Leon Hicks, will be conducted Sunday, September 13, 2015 at 7:00 pm in the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Pastor Charlie McKinney, Jr., Rev. Chris McCoury, and Rev. Dave Atkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Richardson/Hicks Cemetery.

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Arnold Hicks of Buck Mountain died at the age of 71, Sunday July 23, 2017 at Mission Hospital in Ashville, NC.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Norman and Elizabeth Hicks, his wife Phillis Hicks, brothers Carrol Hick and Leon Hicks.

He had seven great-grandchildren that loved him dearly. Arnold also had three special fur babies, Buddy, Zoey, and Izzy.

Arnold was the love of his wife's life. He was loving, generous and a loyal husband, father and friend he will be terribly missed.

Arrangements: Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home.

Interment: Banner Cemetery in Elk Park

Arnold married Patricia J. Franklin about 1966 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Patricia (daughter of Beed Franklin and Living) was born on 22 Apr 1945 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 24 May 1993 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Banner Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Angela Bare, 60, of Elk Park, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 while at North Myrtle Beach, SC.

Angela was born on October 15, 1962 in Avery County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Arnold Houston Hicks and the late Patricia "Phyllis" Franklin Hicks.

Angela was a member of the Roan Mountain Church of Jesus Christ. She worked as a Cashier most of her life and enjoyed riding motorcycles and side-by-sides. Watching football and spending time with her family and at the beach were the bright spots of her life.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia "Phyllis" Elaine Hicks; father, Arnold Houston Hicks; husband, Charles Wayne Bare; grandparents, Coy and Lucy Johnson, Norman and Elizabeth Hicks.

Angela leaves behind to cherish her memory two sons, Joshua Bare of Elk Park, NC, Chris (Tamra) Bare of Hampton, TN; Fiancé, Otis Ward of Elk Park, NC; sister, Julie Greene of Lithia Springs, GA; brother, Tommy Hicks of Elk Park, NC; step son, Ben Holtsclaw of Orlando, FL; granddaughter, Abigayle Bare; grandson, Caden Bare.

The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00 pm on Wednesday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Services for Angela Bare will be held on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 6:30 pm from the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Chris McCoury, Joe Adams and Charlie McKinney officiating. Interment will be in the Banner Cemetery on Thursday, May 11 at 11:00 am.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks and appreciation to her fiancé, Otis, Amorem Hospice and Palliative Care and Medi Home Care.