Henry C. Clawson

Henry married Bertha May Walsh about 1915 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Bertha was born on 14 Sep 1891 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Feb 1982 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Pauline married Joseph Franklin "Frank" Trivette on 4 Oct 1934 in Bristol, , , Virginia. Joseph (son of Jacob Leroy Trivette and Dovie Missouri Hicks) was born on 20 Jun 1911 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died in Sep 1985 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eula married Thomas Edgar Kyte about 1935. Thomas was born on 12 May 1986 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 6 Sep 1948 in Buncombe County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Monte Vista Memorial Park, , Washington County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lorene married Joseph A. Sheets about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Joseph was born on 14 Mar 1917 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 8 Jan 2001 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Algie Alton Clawson 92, of Crown Point, Ind., passed from this life on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, due to injuries sustained in a recent fall. Algie was born June 15, 1927, in Carter County, Tenn., to the late Henry and Bertha (Walsh) Clawson.

He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by his Wife: Lillie Bell (Potter) Clawson of Elk Park, NC; his oldest Son: Dale Clawson, who died in 2006; two Brothers: Dover Clawson and Herbert Clawson; six Sisters: Trilla Clawson, Pauline Trivett, Eula Kyte, Novella Dugger, Lorena Sheets and Alma Harmon.

Algie is survived by one Son: Doyle Clawson of Hickory, NC; Grandsons: Tim Clawson and wife Liz of Morganton, Mark Clawson, and Granddaughter, Linda Clawson; one Sister: Edith (Clawson) Jones and husband Ford of Elk Park, NC; six Great grandchildren, several Nieces and Nephews also survive.

Algie served in the US Army and saw active duty in Korea. He enjoyed working and continued to do so even after retirement. Algie loved raising and caring for chickens and continued to be able to do so until his fall. He always owned many varieties of chickens, pheasants and peacocks. He had numerous squirrels and deer that he fed and looked after regularly. He also enjoyed working on cars and loved dogs. Algie was a man who enjoyed the simple things in life. He spent a lot of time alone but, had a lot of friends who he kept up with regularly.

The family wishes to thank a neighbor and dear friend of Algie's, Cesar, who was a help in all the times of need over the past several years. A special thank you to Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home in Newland for supplying the temporary grave marker.

Algie was laid to rest on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, at Beech Mountain Cemetery beside his son Dale and near his mother, Bertha Clawson.

Alma married Walter John Harmon about 1948. Walter (son of Dewey McKinley Harmon and Emma Grace Ward) was born on 2 Jun 1926 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 14 Sep 1990 in North Carolina, , , ; was buried in John Harmon Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Edith Mae Clawson Jones, 90, of Elk Park, N.C., passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Life Care Center of Banner Elk.
After a fall left her with a broken hip then contracting covid her body was too weak to go on. Her faith in Jesus was growing stronger every day and now that faith has made her whole. Edith was a light to all who knew her. She was a member of Beech Mountain Baptist Church.
She was born February 24, 1932 in Carter County, TN to Bertha Walsh Clawson and Henry Clawson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by six sisters; Pauline Trivett, Eula Kyte, Novella Dugger, Lorena Sheets, Alma Harmon and Trilla Clawson, three brothers; Dover Clawson, Herbert Clawson, and Algie Clawson.

Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Ford Jones; daughters, Debbie Jones of the home, Diann Harris and husband Greg of Elk Park; grandson, James Erwin of Minneapolis; granddaughter, Callie Sheppard and husband, Jonathan, of Elk Park and their dad, Jim Erwin. Bonus grandchildren, Job Harris, Brooke Harris, and Quentin Cooper. Nieces and nephews also survive.
The family extends their sincere appreciation to Dr. David Kimmel, Dottie Wiseman, the staff of Elk River Medical, the staff at Life Care, Medi-Home Hospice, Avery County EMS, Meals on Wheels, and all the agencies and people who helped Edith stay at home as long as possible. A very special thank you to Gail Townsend, Elaine Buchanan, Priscilla McGuire, Palma Bennet and JoAnn White and the congregation of Elk Park Christian Church. Edith wanted everyone to know that she won't have to wash anymore dirty dishes.
Per Edith's request, a graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the Beech Mountain Cemetery with Jonathan Sheppard officiating.