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Grace Eastridge Knight
Spotsylvania County, Va.
Died March 5, 2006
Grace Eastridge Knight, age 100, of Spotsylvania County, Va. died Sunday, March 5, 2006, at Mary Washington Hospital.
Mrs. Knight retired as a teacher from Spotsylvania County Schools in 1949. She was a member of Zion Methodist Church.
Surviving are one son, Walter David Knight of Spotsylvania; two sisters, Blanche Scarbororugh of Milwaukee, Wis. and Edith Payne of Ashland, Va.; one brother, Eugene Eastridge of Fredericksburg, Va.; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter E. Knight; and two sons, William Andrew Knight and Joseph Knight.
A funeral was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 9, 2006, at Zion Methodist Church followed by burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 7 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 8, at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel.
George Russell Lyall
West Jefferson
May 18, 1943 - March 4, 2006
Mr. George Russell Lyall, age 62, of West Jefferson, died Saturday night, March 4, 2006 at Watauga Medical Center.
Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 8, 2006 at 1 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Creighton Beatty, Rev. Daniel Stewart and Rev. Jay Jones officiating. The body laid in state one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial followed in the Beaver Creek Christian Church cemetery.
The family received friends from 6 - 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at Boone Family Funeral Home.
Mr. Lyall was born in Ashe County on Tuesday, May 18, 1943 to the late Clarence Gwyn Lyall and the late Willa Belle Carver Lyall. He was a district manager for Rose’s Department Store for 31 years. He was also a member, former deacon and Sunday School Superintendent for Beaver Creek Christian Church.
He is survived by Annie Marie Hunt Lyall, of the home; a brother, Garland Lyall, of West Jefferson; a granddaughter, Caroline; a godson, Aaron, also survives.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Beaver Creek Christian Church cemetery, 556 Clarence Lyall Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to Scholarship Fund at Johnson Bible College, 556 Clarence Lyall Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694.
You may give the family your condolences at our website www.boonfuneralhome.com.
Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrangements.
Carson McDaniel
Rutherfordton, N.C.
Died March 10, 2006
Carson McDaniel, age 63 of Rutherfordton, N.C., died Friday, March 10, 2006, at Hospice House of Rutherford County. He was a native of Asheville, N.C. and the son of the late Jewel Deviney McDaniel.
Survivors include three sons, Erik McDaniel and David McDaniel, both of Asheville and Andy McDaniel of Boone, N.C.; one daughter, Valerie Slaughter of Canton, N.C.; father and step-mother, Bill and Margaret McDaniel of Asheville, N.C.; and sister, Lynda McDaniel of West Jefferson, N.C. Three grandchildren also survive.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2006, at McMahan’s Funeral Home Chapel in Rutherfordton, N.C. with Dr. Larry Gregg officiating.
Friends are invited to the home of Louie and Barbara Deviney after the service on Bridgewood Lane, Rutherfordton, N.C.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, N.C. 28043.
Thelma Stike
Nottingham, Pa.
November 9, 1918 - February 28, 2006
On February 28, 2006 our beloved Mother and Nana passed away in her home surrounded by love. She was a resident of Nottingham, Pa. for all of her adult life.
Left to cherish her precious memory are her only son, Robert Stike of Nottingham, Pa.; her grandchildren, Mike Stike of Peach Bottom, Pa,. Ellen Johnson of Forest, Va., Barbara Lee of Oxford, Pa.; eight grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and friends too numerous to mention, but all so very special to Thelma. She was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters; Earl Miller, Vance Miller, Edna Wyatt, Hazel Wood, Blanche Davis, and Pearl Miller.
Born in Ashe County, North Carolina on November 9, 1918, Thelma was reared in love by her parents, Will and Bertie Miller. It was there that she met her one and only love, James Claude Stike, also known as “Crockett”. They married in August 1937 and shortly thereafter moved to Pennsylvania. This is where their son, Bob, was born and where they made a living running mushroom farms. Thelma had learned at an early age the value and reward of hard work and she didn’t mind teaching it to the rest of us. Although she enjoyed flowers, her gardening passion was of the vegetable variety. Every spring she would plant a garden tending to it all summer and then reap the harvest canning almost everything that came out of it. Her green beans were the best! Thelma and Crockett were married for 45 years before he went to be with the Lord on August 27, 1982.
Nana’s love for her family goes unsurpassed. Her only son and her three grandchildren each uniquely shared a special bond with her. Each respected spouse was as dearly loved. The notion of family extended to friends and neighbors; there was always room for one more at the table. It didn’t take long for Thelma’s grandchildren’s friends to also call her Nana.
Thelma did not walk quietly through life. She was the kind of woman that left an impression on anyone who met her. She was colorful, gregarious, and held strong opinions on most things and never shied away from sharing her convictions. She was proud and fiercely independent. Most of all, she had a heart of gold. She will be missed.
Thelma was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Rising Sun, Md. since 1994 where she served our Lord by teaching a ladies Sunday School Class. Before moving her membership to Calvary Baptist, she was a member of Wrightsdale Baptist Church in Peach Bottom, Pa. from 1938-1994. There she served her Lord in many various ways. She was never idle when it came to serving the Lord Jesus Christ.
Thelma’s family would like to take this opportunity to thank those who helped in caring for her. Whether it was medical care, nursing care, spiritual care, cooking, cleaning, sitting or visiting, your kindness and thoughtfulness mean so much to all of us. Thank you.
Arlene Kilby Testerman
Whitetop, Va.
January 25, 1925 - March 7, 2006
Arlene Kilby Testerman, age 81, of Whitetop, Va., passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, Va.
She was born January 25, 1925 in Whitetop, Va. to Clayborne Kilby and Alice Greer. She was the widow of Woodroe Testerman and was also preceded in death by two daughters, Virginia Ann Testerman and Regina Greer.
Surviving are two daughters and spouses, Betty and Larry Walters of Grassy Creek, N.C. and Michelle and Joe Mabe of Whitetop, Va.; four sons and spouses, Danny and Patricia Testerman and Jacky and Linda Testerman all of Lansing, N.C., Dale and Lisa Testerman and Donny and Carolyn Testerman, all of Independence, Va.; five sisters, Ada Osborne, Faye Osborne, Drenda Roten and Wilma Sheets all of Grassy Creek, N.C. and Lessie Phipps of Mouth of Wilson, Va.; nineteen grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2006 in Whitetop Baptist Church in Whitetop, Va. Interment followed in Whitetop cemetery. Rev. Rex Hall, Rev. Reeves Jones and Rev. T. A. Pennington officiated. Flowers were appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, Va.
Mildred Gambill Atwood Blevins
Jefferson
February 25, 1924 - June 5, 2006
Mildred Gambill Atwood Blevins, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, June 5, 2006 after battling ALS for several months. She was surrounded by her family and friends.
A celebration of life was held on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 at 2 p.m. at West Jefferson First Baptist Church with Rev. Ken Morris officiating. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens cemetery.
The family received friends from 1 - 2 p.m. on Wednesday, prior to the services.
Mrs. Blevins was born in Ashe County on Monday, February 25, 1924 to the late Lew and Lois Sturgill Gambill. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dale Atwood; her second husband, Claude Blevins; son, Cecil “Butch” Atwood; two brothers, Maynard Gambill and Tom Gambill; a sister Lorraine Cummings.
She is survived by a daughter, Elaine Rash and her husband, Steve, of Boone; a brother, Parks Gambill and wife, Betty, of West Jefferson; a daughter-in-law, Alice Atwood Considine, of West Jefferson; a sister-in-law, Ruth Gambill, of Jefferson; two grandchildren, Britton Atwood Clarke and Todd Atwood; several nieces and nephews also survive.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Hospice of Watauga, 136 Furman Road, Boone, NC 28607.
You may give the family your condolences to the family at our website www.boonefuneralhome.com.
Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrangements.
Fredrick O. Francis
Timonium, Md.
March 8, 1921 - April 25, 2006
Fredrick O. Francis died April 25, 2006 in Timonium, Maryland. He was formerly of Crumpler in Ashe County, N.C.
He was born March 8, 1921 to Kennie and Jettie Church Francis and was preceded in death by a daughter, Eileen Francis, and a brother, Earl Francis.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Black Francis, of the home; two sons, Thomas Francis and wife, Gayle, of Massachusetts, Barry Francis of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Virginia F. Drake of Orange Park, Fla., Gracie Call and husband, Conley Call, of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; two brothers, Orben L. Francis and J. D. Francis, both of Phoenix, Md. Three grandchildren also survive.
A memorial service was held at Timonium United Methodist Church. Interment was private.
Orben Lester Francis
Phoenix, Md.
January 18, 1918 - May 24, 2006
Orben Lester Francis died May 24, 2006 in Phoenix, Maryland. He was formerly of Crumpler in Ashe County, North Carolina.
He was born January 18, 1918 to Kennie and Jettie Church Francis of Ashe County.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Francis and Fredrick Francis.
He is survived by two sisters, Virginia F. Drake of Orange Park, Fla., Gracie F. Call and husband, Conley Call, of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; one brother, J.D. Francis of Phoenix, Md.
Burial was in the Garden of Faith cemetery in Maryland.
Frank Edward Greer
Boone
March 6, 1924 - June 5, 2006
Mr. Frank Edward Greer, age 82, of 530 Brown Farm Road in Boone, died Monday evening, June 5, 2006 at Carolina’s Medical Center.
Mr. Greer is survived by one sister, Lelia Cole, of Winston-Salem; one brother, Otis Greer and wife, Beulah, of West Jefferson; a special friend, Blanche Harrison, of Boone; two sisters-in-law, Ruby Greer of Boone and Julie Greer of Cary. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Greene Greer; three sisters and two brothers.
Funeral services for Mr. Frank Edward Greer were conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. The body lay in state from 1 – 2 p.m. Rev. Vance Triplett officiated the service. Burial followed in Gap Creek cemetery in Deep Gap.
The family received friends Thursday afternoon from 1 – 2 at the funeral home, prior to the service.
Mr. Greer was born March 6, 1924, in Ashe County and was the son of the late Carl and Belle McGuire Greer. He retired from Boone Lumber Company and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Hampton Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.
Thelma E. Moore
Fort Myers, Fla.
January 24, 1910 - May 31, 2006
Thelma E. Moore, age 96, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on May 31, 2006. Thelma was a charter member of the N. Fort Myers First Baptist Church and retired from Gulf Coast Center after many years of employment.
She is survived by her daughter, Peggy (William) Scarpino of Grassy Creek, N.C.; ten grandchildren, Stephen Greer, Debbie Derringer, Kevin Greer, Penny Honc, Robin Howell, Angie Scomazzon, Darren Smith, Jennifer Goodwin, Michael Moore, and Melanie Jones. She also leaves 21 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Randall; son, Jimmie Moore; daughters, Ruth Greer and Sara Smith; and grandson, David Greer.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 5, at Lee Memorial Park Funeral Home, 12777 SR 82 at 11 a.m.
James “Michael” Starling
Fayetteville, N.C.
May 3, 1947 - June 5, 2006
James “Michael” Starling, age 59 of Fayetteville, died Monday, June 5, 2006 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Mr. Starling is survived by his mother, Mrs. Clell Starling of West Jefferson, N.C.; sons, Sean M. Starling and wife, Lynn R. Starling, of Winston-Salem, N.C., James Brandon Starling of Sacramento, Calif., Christopher R. Starling of Fayetteville, N.C.; a brother, John C. Starling and wife, Joani, of Fayetteville; sister, Kathie S. Johnson and husband, Henry, of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Blake, Bryson and Blair Starling all of Winston-Salem; nieces, Jamie and Jennifer; nephew, John; best friend, Delores Reynolds; and beloved pets, Missy and Sambo.
He was preceded in death by his father, James R. Starling.
Mr. Starling served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the Shriner’s Club.
There was a visitation held on Wednesday, June 7, 2006 from 7 – 9 p.m. at Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service. A memorial service was held on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Northwood Temple with Dr. John Hedgepeth officiating.
Dorothy Cope Caudill
West Jefferson
November 22, 1927 - July 14, 2006
Mrs. Dorothy Cope Caudill, age 78, of West Jefferson, died Friday, July 14, 2006 at Watauga Medical Center.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, July 16, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Keith Franklin officiating. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens cemetery.
The family received friends from 1 - 2 p.m. on Sunday, one hour prior to the funeral service.
Mrs. Caudill was born in Ashe County on Tuesday, November 22, 1927 to the late Emmett and Della Duncan Stanley. She was a real estate agent.
She is survived by a son, Ron Cope and wife, Diana, of West Jefferson; three daughters, Retha Taylor and Marilyn Cope, both of West Jefferson and Nanette Cope, of Morganton; three sisters, Ruth Gambill, Reva Bard and Helen Stanley, all of Jefferson; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Flowers were appreciated or memorials may be made to: J.I.R. Center for Disabled, c/o Marilyn Cope, 163 Rainbow Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to Seby Jones Cancer Center, c/o Marilyn Cope, 163 Rain Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694.
Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrangements.
Jeannette Worley Harrison
Cleveland, N.C.
Died July 13, 2006
Jeannette Worley Harrison, age 59, of Brawley Road in Cleveland, N.C., died Thursday, July 13, 2006.
Mrs. Harrison is survived by her husband, Spencer Coolidge Harrison; one son, Don Alal Brown and wife, Tanya, of Catawba; one daughter, Donnette Harris and husband, Robbie, of Cleveland; three sisters, Catherine Richards of Phoenix, Arizona, Martha Norris of Boone and Betty Southern of Dublin, Virginia; one brother, T.A. Worley and wife, Goldia, of Pulaski, Virginia; three grandchildren; her mother-in-law, Blanche Harrison of Boone and the father of her children, Don Brown of Boone.
She was preceded in death by her parents, S.I. and Leona Howell Worley; one sister, Doris Worley; and two brothers, Stanley and James Worley.
Funeral services for Jeannette Worley Harrison were conducted Sunday afternoon, July 16, 2006 at 3 p.m. at the Troutman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Iredell Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggested memorials be made to the Gethsemane Baptist Church, Shinnville Road, Mooresville, or to Palliative Care of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville, N.C.
Troutman Funeral Home in Troutman served the Harrison family.
Walter Carson Hartzog
West Jefferson
December 29, 1931 - July 12, 2006
Mr. Walter Carson Hartzog, better known as “Carson”, age 74, died Wednesday night, July 12, 2006 at his residence.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 15, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Bobby Absher and Elder John Jackson officiating. Burial followed in the Riverview Primitive Baptist Church cemetery.
The family received friends from 7 - 9 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2006 at Boone Family Funeral Home.
Mr. Hartzog was born in Ashe County on Tuesday, December 29, 1931 to the late Robert Lester and Della Mae Phillips Hartzog. He worked as a carpenter in building construction.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Wayne Hartzog and a brother, Willard Hartzog.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Bare Hartzog, of the home; three sons, Dwight Hartzog, Clifford Hartzog and Kent Hartzog, all of West Jefferson; two daughters, Sue Fisher, of Greensboro and Dawn Barker, of West Jefferson; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two nieces also survive.
Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of these arrangements.
Rosie Marie Miller Johnson
Warrensville
March 31, 1926 - July 9, 2006
Rosie Marie Miller Johnson, age 80 of Warrensville, NC, died Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Johnson was born March 31, 1926 in Ashe County to the late Enic and Dorothy Eller Miller. She was a loving mother, step-mother and grandmother. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Larry Shepherd and Rev. Kenneth Clark will officiate. Burial will follow in the Welch cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 - 9:00 PM, Tuesday, July 11th at Badger Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: Ashe Cancer Association, Relay for Life, PO Box 223, Jefferson, NC 28640.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Billy Bob Johnson; two sons, Edd Miller of Ronda, N.C. and Roger Miller of Millers Creek, N.C.; one step-son, Mike Johnson of West Jefferson, N.C.; one step-daughter, Phyllis Johnson Walls of Warrensville, N.C.; one grandson, Courtney Walls of Warrensville, N.C.; three granddaughters, Jennifer Tuttle of Ronda, Kim Bumgardner of Millers Creek, N.C. and Kristi Walsh of Wilkesboro, N.C.; three great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
You may email your condolences to the family though our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Judy Osborne McNeil
Statesville
July 31, 1944 - July 11, 2006
Judy Osborne McNeil, age 61, of Statesville, N.C., died Tuesday, July 11, 2006 at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville. Mrs. McNeil was born July 31, 1944 in Ashe County to the late Robert and Grace Hamm Osborne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Wayne McNeil.
Graveside services were held Thursday, July 13, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Reverend George Norris officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorials were made the American Cancer Society, c/o Renea Adams, 372 Oscar Day Rd., Jefferson, NC 28640 or the American Diabetes. Association, P.O. Box 1132, Fairfax, VA 22038-1132.
Mrs. McNeil is survived by one sister, Betty Eldreth of Jefferson, N.C.; one stepsister, Carol Ann Finney of Sparta, N.C.; also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
You may email your condolences to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.
Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
