Joseph Leander Cuthbertson

Joseph married Sarah Jane Aldridge on 30 May 1887 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Sarah was born on 30 May 1865 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 7 Oct 1965 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Nannie married Ivory McKinney Johnson on 31 Oct 1903 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. Ivory (son of William Harrison Johnson and Florance V. Franklin) was born on 7 Jan 1883 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died about 1965 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in John Johnson Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Amos Roy Benfield on 28 Dec 1919 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Amos (son of Julius Benfield and Lettie E. Shell) was born on 29 Jan 1901 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alberta married Charles Alexander Wiseman about 1923 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Charles (son of William Alexander Wiseman and Lucille Weatherman) was born on 22 May 1902 in Mitchell County, , , North Carolina; died on 26 Apr 1968 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Pine Grove Umc Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lester married Margaret Jane Keller on 1 Apr 1933 in , Avery County, North Carolina, . Margaret was born on 14 Nov 1912 in North Carolina, , , ; died on 18 Apr 1971 in Burke County, , , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Cursey married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Opal Benfield Street, age, 91, of Elizabethton, left her earthly home on June 27, 2018 to join her heavenly family and her savior, Jesus Christ, following an extended illness.

Opal was born in Carter County to the late Amos and Mary Benfield. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Kyle Street; and her sisters, Margaret, Evelyn, Wilma and Jean.

For many years, she and her husband owned a general store in Limestone Cove. Street's Store became a community meeting place where friendships were made and remain today. Her kindness and generosity will be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, to whom she provided love, laughter and support. A true "fairy godmother!" She was a life-long member of Valley Forge Christian Church, where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school.

A graveside service and inurnment to celebrate the life of Opal Benfield Street will be conducted at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park with Tommy Oaks, officiating. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 2:20 PM.

Opal married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Wilma Colbaugh, 87, of Elizabethton, went home to be with her family on Monday, July 31, 2017, at Pine Ridge Care & Rehab Center. Wilma was born in Carter County to the late Amos and Mary Cuthbertson Benfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tyler C. Colbaugh, on September 27, 2010, and three sisters, Margaret Williams, Evelyn Oaks and Jean Donahue.
Wilma retired as a sales clerk from Watson's Department Store and was a member of Borderview Christian Church, where she sang in the choir for over 50 years. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, being with her family and her pet cat, "Tommy."
Those left to cherish her memory include a daughter, Teresa Honeycutt and husband Michael, Elizabethton; two sons, Jack Colbaugh and wife Julia, Pinole, Calif., and Tyler Colbaugh and spouse Barry Hounshell, Elizabethton; two granddaughters, Nicole Moore and husband John, Elizabethton, and Kara Flinn-Colbaugh of California; two great-granddaughters, Mallory and Madilyn Moore, both of Elizabethton; and a sister, Opal Street, Elizabethton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will hold a graveside inurnment service at 10:45 a.m. Monday, August 7, at Mountain Home National Cemetery with Rev. Doug Hinshaw and Mr. Scott Reynolds officiating. Music will be under the direction of her great-granddaughter, Mallory Moore. The family would like to thank the staff of Pine Ridge Care and Rehab Center, Dr. Vivian Clark and Dr. Paige Furrow for the love and care shown to Wilma during her illness.

Wilma married Tyler Colbaugh, Jr. about 1948 in , Giles County, Tennessee, . Tyler (son of Tylor Colbaugh and Pansy Crow) was born on 18 Aug 1925 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 27 Sep 2010 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lon Herbert Wiseman, 91, of Burlington passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019, at Liberty Commons surrounded by his family. He was born in Avery County to the late Charles Alexander Wiseman and Alberta Nevada Cuthberson Wiseman and was married to the late Joyce Franklin Wiseman.

Lon was head of maintenance at Carolina Biological for 35 years. He was a mason and shriner who spent time transporting children to and from the Shriners Hospital in Greenville, SC. He enjoyed fishing, traveling with his wife, playing cards and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII.

He is survived by his Daughters: Debbie Feemster (Robert), Judy Troxler (Bobby) and Lonita Ahern (Kevin); five Grandchildren, seven Great Grandchildren and a Sister: Marcell Valencia. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and a Brother: Albert Wiseman.

A private graveside service will be held in Spruce Pine, NC at a later date.

Lon married Joyce Franklin about 1948. Joyce was born on 20 Feb 1935 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; died on 13 Oct 2002 in , Avery County, North Carolina, ; was buried in Pine Grove Umc Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Linda Cuthbertson Byrd, 78, of Morganton, N.C., went to her heavenly home Monday, September 27, 2021 with her family by her side. She is again healthy and strong and in the presence of the Savior she has loved and served for so long.

Born in Avery County, N.C., on June 4, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Lester L. Cuthbertson and Margaret Keller Cuthbertson. Linda was a 70+ year member of Zion Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, was choir director, was a girl’s auxiliary leader, and church secretary. She retired from Grace Hospital and worked as a secretary at Oak Hill High School.


One of Linda’s greatest joys in life was spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Byrd; daughter, Paula Hand (Kent); son, Joel S. Byrd (Caitlin); grandchildren, Brett Hand, Ashley Foxworth (Jared), Nicole Fortin (Clay), and Elijah Byrd; great-grandson, Jack Foxworth; siblings, June Rhyne and David Cuthbertson; sisters-in-law, Nell Cuthbertson and Dale Cuthbertson; nieces, Kim Dean, Patti Harris, Karen Johnson, Gayle Robinson and Pam Sutton; nephews, John Michael, David, Tim, and Todd Cuthbertson.

In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Michael; brother, Dick Cuthbertson; and brothers-in-law, Dick Rhyne and J.D. Michael.

These past months have been filled with both trials and blessings, but through it all, our family has been lifted up and strengthened by the love, support, and most especially the sweet prayers of so many. We are deeply humbled and grateful.

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PINEY FLATS - Marvin Ray "Buck" Johnson, Sr., 74, of 571 North Pickens Bridge Road, Piney Flats, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Mr. Johnson was born on November 9, 1942, in Elizabethton, Tennessee to the late Cursey and Lillie Chambers Johnson.

He was an active member of the Piney Flats First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. Before his illness he was a Sunday School teacher, sang in the church choir, worked with the youth, was on the youth committee, helped with the children's choir and drove the van for the senior citizens.

He graduated from Hampton High School in 1960 and received his B. S. Degree in Mathematics and Education from Milligan College in 1964. He received his Master's Degree and forty-five hours plus from East Tennessee State University. In June of 1993 he retired from the Sullivan County School System with thirty years of service of which twenty years were served as Assistant Principal at Sullivan Central High School. Until his illness he was Recycling Coordinator for Sullivan County and served on many state committees.

Mr. Johnson was a former Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop #4 of Piney Flats. He was also a past President of the Piney Flats Ruritan Club.

He enjoyed many outdoor activities, especially fishing. He also liked watching baseball and boxing.

Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife of over fifty-three years, whom he married on June 27, 1964; Betty Osborne Johnson; one son, Marvin Ray Johnson, Jr.; one sister, Janice Sue Rash and husband, Carl "Buddy" Rash, of Bristol, TN and two nephews, Chris Rash and Greg Rash of Bristol, TN.

A service to honor the life of Mr. Johnson will be conducted on Monday, August 7, 2017, at 8:00 PM at the Piney Flats First Baptist Church with Dr. Allen Davis and Rev. Randy Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 8:00 PM in the church prior to the service on Monday and any time at the residence.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, in the Edgefield Cemetery in Piney Flats, Tennessee. Active pallbearers will be Anthony Johnson, Chris Rash, Greg Rash, Bobby Osborne I, Bobby Osborne II, Eddie Sams, Dean Torbett, Dr. Harold Alison, J.C. Swonger and Bill Burry. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Stevens, Carl "Buddy" Rash, Jim Sanders, Hiram Rash, Larry Crowe, Larry Stevens, Bobby Mayberry, Lucian Lawson, William Rash, Joe Pearce, Lee Cole, Rev. Frank Osborne, Dr. Paul Brown, Jr., Darrell Bryant, Hank Hare, Jeremy Blevins, Jon White, Bryan Mason, his classmates of Hampton High School and the men of Piney Flats First Baptist Church.