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Alma Nettie Cable
Mrs. Alma Nettie Cable, 76, of Crisp Pl., Lenoir, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at her residence.
She was born Dec. 26, 1930 in Watauga County to the late Calvin and Minnie Harmon Hicks.
Mrs. Cable was retired from Kincaid Furniture and was a member of Blessed Hope Advent Christian Church.
Survivors include her son, Rickey Smith Cable and his wife, Anne, of Lenoir; her daughter, Lennis Carol Stanton and her husband, Dennis, also of Lenoir; her brother, Johnny Hicks of Hudson; three sisters, Mary Elizabeth Presnell of Lenoir, Laura Mae Jones, also of Lenoir, and Nancy Warren of Boone; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hal Smith Cable; a daughter, Brenda Kay Hicks; a brother; and a sister.
Services were conducted Friday morning, Nov. 30, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at Pendry’s Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Jones and the Rev. Rodney Raby officiating. Burial followed at Cable Family Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Caldwell County Hospice and Palliative Care at 902 Kirkwood St., Lenoir, N.C. 28645.
Condolences may be placed online at www.pendrysfh.com
Pendry’s Funeral Home & Crematory in Lenoir, N.C. is assisting the family with arrangements.
Clifton P. Dorsey
Mr. Clifton P. Dorsey, 54, of Watauga Village Apartments, died Nov. 7, 2007, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
He was born March 17, 1953, in New York City.
Mr. Dorsey was an accomplished jazz musician and arranger and was also a chef at Heavenly Mountain. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. Dorsey was appreciated by his friends and neighbors at Watauga Village Apartments. He was a very outgoing person and made friends wherever he went for his intelligence and cynical wit. He was also loved for his hopeful and joyous view of life. His friends and neighbors will miss him greatly.
Survivors include a daughter, Carmen; and a son, James; two nieces, Stacey and Caprico, all of New York City.
A memorial service was held Nov. 18, 2007, at St. Mary’s of the Hills in Blowing Rock.
Dana Joseph Flannery
Mr. Dana Joseph Flannery, 45, of 419 Laurel Road, Mountain City, Tenn., a former resident of Watauga County, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2007.
He was born Sept. 27, 1962 in Watauga County, a son of the late Manuel Joseph and Anna Mae Greer Flannery.
Mr. Flannery was an estimator for Main & Main Paving Company in Creston.
Survivors include his wife, Debra McCoy Flannery; one son, D.J. Flannery of Mountain City, Tenn.; two daughters, Anna Marie Flannery and Nichole Flannery, both of Hudson; one grandson, Kaydon Flannery of Boone; one sister, Mary Ann Keller and husband, Tommy, of Boone; and one brother, Jerry Steve Flannery and wife, Teresa, of Nathlie, Va. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rev. Elige and Ola Greer and Joe and Tilda Flannery.
Services were conducted Thursday morning, Nov. 29, 2007, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating were the Rev. Charlie McCoy and the Rev. Carrol Flannery. Burial followed in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Mountain City.
Hampton Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.
Jerry William Jones
Mr. Jerry William Jones, 56, of Poplar Hill Drive, Boone, died Monday morning, Nov. 26, 2007 at his home.
He was born April 30, 1951 in Boone, a son of Eula Moretz Jones and the late Harold Walter Jones.
Mr. Jones was a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church. Jerry was a 30 year employee at Winn-Dixie, retiring as the produce manager and was the campground manager at Flintlock Camp Ground. He loved playing with his grandchildren. His joy was spending time with family and his many friends at the campground and his hobbies included crafting wooden toys for children and landscaping in his yard.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Baird Jones; one daughter, Kimberly Jones McAulay and husband, David Forrest, of Albemarle; and one son, Christopher Michael Jones and wife, Robin Razuel, of Weddington; four grandchildren, Sullivan McAulay of Albemarle and Sydney, Alex and Austin Jones, all of Weddington; his mother, Eula Jones Tester of Boone; one sister, Sharon Jones Phillips of West Jefferson; and his mother-in-law, Clara Baird of Boone. A number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousin also survive.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one sister, Laura Jones Johnson; an infant brother, Harold Jones, Jr.; his father-in-law, Ralph Baird; and his step-father, M. F. Tester.
Services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Wynn Greer and the Rev. Carl Wilson. Burial followed at Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the Watauga County Unit of the American Cancer Society, Post Office Box l903, Boone, N.C. 28607 or to the Mount Lebanon Baptist Church Building Fund, in care of Millard Trivette, 110 Anderson Avenue, Vilas, N.C. 28692.
The family wishes to especially thank the staff at Watauga Medical Center, Watauga Medical Center Home Health and Blue Ridge Health Care, Dr. Flint Gray, and the Boone Drug Company and Deerfield Pharmacy.
Online condolences may be made to the Jones family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Jones family.
Venice Lee Watson
Mrs. Venice Lee Watson, 71, of Rominger Road, Banner Elk, the Matney community, died Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 27, 2007, at home. 
She was born Oct. 21, 1936 in Glennville, Ga., a daughter of Elisha and Mollie Driggers Ray.
Mrs. Watson was a member of God’s House of Worship in Banner Elk. She was employed at IRC-TRW, Roses’ Department Store in Boone, and was a housewife and mother.
Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Rev. Everette Earl Watson; one daughter, Lelia Ellison and husband, Kelly, of Todd; and one son, Vonley Watson of Banner Elk; her daughter-in-law, Diane Watson of Banner Elk; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Verna Lamb and husband, Mike, Linda Knight and husband, Billy, and Winell Foley and husband, Jimmy, all of Glennville, Ga.; one brother, Jerry Ray and wife, Mary Sue, of Claxton, Ga.; and a number of nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved.
She was preceded in death by one son, Earl Watson.
Services will be conducted Friday morning at 11 o’clock at God’s House of Worship in Banner Elk, officiated by the Rev. Richard Trivette, the Rev. Harold Danner and the Rev. Harvey Presnell. Burial will follow in the Watson Family Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:30 until 8 o’clock at Austin & Barnes.
Online condolences may be made to the Watson family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory
November 28, 2007
Janie Dorcas ‘Dot’ Brown
Mrs. Janie Dorcas "Dot" Brown, 84, of 131 Fifth Street, Boone, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, at her home.
She was born Nov. 19, 1923 in Jackson County, N.C., a daughter of the late Austin and Beulah Cagle Green.
Mrs. Brown was a retired employee of Eckerd Drugs in Charlotte, where she worked for over 30 years.
Survivors include one daughter, Martha Trivette and husband, Chester, of Boone; four granddaughters, Jayna Burchette and husband, Jeff, of West Jefferson, Audra Tester and husband, Lane, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Susanne Sweet and husband, Martin, of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Daveta Tolbert of Deep Gap; one grandson, Chuck Trivette and wife, Cindy, of Boone; eight great-grandsons, Jared Munday and wife, Brooks, of Deep Gap, Jeremy Munday of Creston, Jeffrey Keller of Boone, Thomas Keller of West Jefferson, Clint Trivette and Dallas Trivette, both of Boone, Kyle Sweet of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Julian Bingham of Deep Gap; three great-granddaughters, Jessica Tester of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Casey Tester of Charlotte, and Sarah Sweet of Honolulu, Hawaii; two great-great grandsons, Connor Munday of Deep Gap, and Isaiah Link of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; three sisters, Bonnie Jones of Yorktown, Va., Lois Hart of San Antonio, Texas, and Lib Green of Cullowhee, N.C.; and four brothers, Bill Green and wife, Betty, of Sylva, N.C., Tom Green and wife, Sharon, of Charlotte, Charles Green and wife, Margaret, of Dewitt, Va., and Richard Green and wife, Margie, of Charlotte. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Burton Brown;three sisters; and two brothers.
Services will be conducted Wednesday morning, Nov. 28, 2007, at 11:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. The body will lie in state, at the chapel, from 10:00 until 11:00 o'clock. Burial will follow in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.
The family will receive friends Wednesday morning, from 10:00 until 11:00 o'clock, at the funeral home, prior to the service.
Hampton Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Floyd H. Hodges
Mr. Floyd H. Hodges, 81, of 814 White Oak Road, Vilas, died Sunday evening, Nov. 25, 2007, at Watauga Medical Center.
He was born Sept. 14, 1926 in Watauga County, a son of the late Harvey Alleson Hodges and Margaret Anderson Hodges.
Mr. Hodges was a retired truck driver for Akers Motor Lines, a farmer, and also worked for Sealtest Milk Company and Brown Brothers Construction.
Survivors include one daughter, Christine Lenz and husband, Ronald, of Sebring, Fla.; three sons, Larry D. Hodges and wife, Pat, of Hickory, Terry E. Hodges and wife, Katy, and Jerry F. Hodges and Lori Wells, all of Vilas; and one sister, Alma Anderson of Morristown, Tenn. He is also survived by three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lowrance Hodges; one sister, Thelma Brame; two brothers, Arlie and Dennis Hodges; one brother-in-law, Burl Anderson; and two sisters-in-law, Wilma Hodges and Pat Baird Hodges.
Services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 28, 2007, at 2:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. The body will lie in state, at the chapel, from 1:00 until 2:00 o'clock. Officiating will be the Rev. Burl Greer. Burial will follow in the Danner Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Service.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to the Hunger Coalition Pharmacy, 141 Health Center Drive, Boone, N.C. 28607.
The family has respectfully requested no food.
Hampton Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
Andrew Russell ‘Drew’ Newell
Mr. Andrew Russell “Drew” Newell, 22, of Boone, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 24, 2007, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Andrew was a student at Caldwell Community College and was employed by the Gamekeeper.
Surviving are his parents, Brian and Sallie Newell of Boone; two sisters, Brianne Thurman and husband, Joshua, of Fort Meyers, Fla., and Jackie Newell of Boone; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Newell of Abbeville, S.C.; his maternal grandfather, William J. Ellis of Mountain View, Missouri; and a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Hazel Lackey Ellis.
Drew was the boy every mother wanted their daughter to marry. His smile would light up a room and his friendly manner made everyone feel welcome. Like the rest of his family, his mother and father, Sallie and Brian, his older sister, Brianne, and his younger sister Jackie, he was a popular person. There was a simple reason for that, he and they love other people. It is the number one sign of being a Christian and he was above all else a person who knew the Lord. He was also a person who loved being with his many friends.
Throughout his boyhood he excelled at a number of sports. Typical of many Watauga County boys he spent many happy hours skiing and then later snowboarding at the various local ski resorts. This past winter, he fulfilled a dream of living out in Colorado at a ski resort where he was able to snowboard on the “big hills”. He had the best of his parents in him: good looks, sense of humor, love of fun, inclusiveness of others, athletic ability, and a great appreciation for friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Newell Family Fund, in care of High Country Bank, 149 Jefferson Road, Boone, N.C. 28607; or Boone United Methodist Youth Ministry, 471 New Market Boulevard, Boone, N.C. 28607; or to Santa’s Toy Box, PO Box 1337, Boone, N.C. 28607.
Online condolences may sent to the Newell family at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Newell family.
November 26, 2007
Floyd Van Antwerp
Mr. Floyd Van Antwerp, 89, of Grandhaven Blvd. Myrtle Beach, S.C., formerly of Hillcrest Drive, Elkin, N.C., passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007, at Waccamaw Hospital.
He was born Feb. 14, 1918, in Congress Park, Ill., to Leslie and Almina Dette Walker Van Antwerp.
Mr. Van Antwerp was retired from Wilkes Journal Patriot and was a member of Elkin Presbyterian Church. He was also a member of Boy Scouts of America Old Hickory Council and served with several other troops for over 50 years.
Survivors include four sons, Floyd Van Antwerp, Jr. and wife, Emily, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Richard Van Antwerp of Boone, N.C., Peter Van Antwerp and wife, Cathy, of Rock Hill, S.C., David Van Antwerp and wife, Patty, of Elkin, N.C.; a daughter-in-law, Becky Van Antwerp; six grandchildren, Tom Van Antwerp, Jamie Smith, Michael Van Antwerp, Tyler Van Antwerp, David Van Antwerp, Jr., Katy Van Antwerp; one great-grandchild, Cylie Van Antwerp.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Clara Hunter “Sally” Van Antwerp; brothers, Frank, Richard and Walker Van Antwerp; a son, Robert Van Antwerp; and a daughter-in-law, Elaine Van Antwerp.
Services were held Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. at Elkin Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Brian Rummage officiating. Burial followed at Hollywood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Boy Scouts of America Old Hickory Council, 6600 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27106.
Online condolences may be made at www.hodgesfuneralhomeinc.com
Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is serving the Van Antwerp family.
Ray David Arnette
Mr. Ray David Arnette, 83, of Hibriten Drive, Lenoir, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care.
He was born in Watauga County to the late Robert D. Arnette and Davie Lea Harmon Arnette. ‘
Mr. Arnette was a beloved husband, daddy and granddaddy. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Whitnel where he was on the Building and Grounds Committee. He cherished singing in the choir and local quartets. He was born in Boone and loved the mountains. He was an avid gardener and retired from the State DOT after 20 years.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Moore Arnette; four daughters, Geraldine Woods and husband, Max, of Lenoir, Jean Andrews of the home, Shirley Austin and husband, Jerry, of Hudson, Glenda Bolick and husband, Dale, of Huntersville; three brothers, Paul Arnette of Sugar Grove, Boyd Arnette of Sugar Grove and Bob Arnette of Lenoir; a sister, Juanita Greer of Lenoir; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four grandchildren.
The family received friends Friday, Nov. 23, 2007 from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Whitnel. The funeral service followed at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Stuart White officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were grandsons, Chris Austin, Ryan Bolick, T.J. Austin; grandsons-in-law, Tim Alley, Greg Winkler, Hoss Prestwood and great-grandson, Cain Prestwood.
Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Whitnel, Building Fund, 1201 SW Connelly Springs Road, Lenoir, N.C. 28645 or Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, N.C. 28645.
Online condolences may be sent to www.pendrysfh.com
Pendry’s Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Arnette family with arrangements.
Joseph Jackson “Jack” Austin
Mr. Joseph Jackson “Jack” Austin, 71, of Willy Austin Road, Blowing Rock, died Thursday afternoon, Nov. 22, 2007 at Blowing Rock Hospital.
He was born in Watauga County, Jan. 10, 1936, a son of the late William Walter and Ruth Shore Austin.
Mr. Austin was retired from the Town of Boone, and a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a member of Cool Springs Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Patricia Moss Austin; one daughter, Sharon Austin Bryant and husband, Tim, of Blowing Rock; sons, Joseph Jackson Austin, Jr. and wife, Sue, of Vilas; Tim Bryant and wife, Sharon, of Blowing Rock; Matt Bryant and wife, Kelly, of Johnson City, Tenn.; Damon Bryant of Blowing Rock and Jonathan Austin and wife, Lorraine, of Mountain City, Tenn.; and Mark Jack Austin of Blowing Rock; seven grandchildren; one sister, Maude Black and husband, Jewell, of Blowing Rock; and one brother, David Austin and wife, Jean, of Blowing Rock.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mabel Austin Bowman.
Services were conducted Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. at Cool Springs Baptist Church officiated by the Rev. Michael Austin and the Rev. Wes Austin. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Memorials may be made to High Country Health Care System/Hospice, 400 Shadowline Drive, Suite 100-B, Boone, N.C. 28607; The Seby B. Jones Cancer Center at PO Box 2570, Boone, N.C. 28607; Boy Scout Troop #101, 253 Willey Austin Road, Blowing Rock, N.C. 28605, or Cool Springs Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o PO Box 1532, Boone, N.C. 28607.
Online condolences may be made at www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Austin family.
Erleen D. McGuire Church
Mrs. Erleen D. McGuire Church, 96, 1705 Dark Ridge Road, Elk Park, N.C., went home to be with her Lord, Friday, Nov. 23, 2007 at her residence following an extended illness. 
A native of Avery County, N.C., she was a daughter of the late George Washington McGuire, Jr. and Alice Trivette McGuire.
Mrs. Church was a member of Beech Mountain Baptist Church. She was a former employee of Bemberg Corporation and a homemaker. She enjoyed researching genealogy, gardening and flowers.
Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Hansel L. and Doris Church of Canton, Ga., Winston K. and Carolyn Church of Elk Park, N.C., and Curtis O. Church of the home; four grandchildren and spouses, Stanley and Kristin Churchof Marietta, Ga., Timothy and Cyndi Church of Marietta, Ga., Stacey Church Prettyman and Jim Prettyman of Walaska, Ga., Bradley Church of Elk Park, N.C.; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Fern Buchanan of Erwin, Tenn., and Blanche Harmon of Valdese, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Truman Church, on April 12, 1990; five brothers; three sisters; two half-brothers and two half-sisters.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2007 at Beech Mountain Baptist Church, Elk Park, N.C. with the Rev. Dennis Church and the Rev. James Hagaman officiating. Interment will follow in the Beech Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials donations may be made to Beech Mountain Baptist Church, c/o of Wilma Storey, 186 Buckeye Road, Elk Park, N.C. 28622. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Charles Sykes for all the love and care shown to Mrs. Church through the many years.
Condolences may be sent to the family by signing the guest book at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com, or by fax 423 542-9499.
Tetrick Funeral Home in Elizabethton, Tenn., is serving Church family.
Clifford D. Edmisten
Mr. Clifford D. Edmisten, 79, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Monday morning, Nov. 19, 2007, at Summit Acres Nursing Home in Caldwell, Ohio.
He was born April 30, 1928, near Boone, Watauga County, N.C., a son of the late Ira and Loura Reese Edmisten.
Mr. Edmisten was a U.S. Navy veteran and had formerly owned and operated Don-El Pallets and Noble Hardwoods. He was a member of Snow Lodge #363 Free and Accepted Masons in Boone, N.C. and First Presbyterian Church in Caldwell, Ohio.
Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Hasseltine Hofler Edmisten, whom he married Sept. 2, 1949; two daughters, Pat Reiter of Caldwell, Ohio, and Jane Caborn of Orlando, Fla.; two sons, Jim Edmisten and wife, Brenda, of Pennsboro, West Virginia; and Paul Edmisten and wife, Chanda, of Atlanta, Ga.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a sister, Mary Lee Jones of Boone, N.C.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Edmisten.
The family received friends Friday evening, Nov. 23, 2007, from 5-8 p.m. at McVay-Perkins Funeral Home, 416 East Street, in Caldwell, Ohio, where Masonic services were held at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services were held at the funeral home at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, with the Rev. Ken Hyland officiating. Burial follwed in Olive Cemetery.
An online guestbook may be signed at www.mcvay-perkins.com.
McVay-Perkins Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
David Howard Hart
Mr. David Howard Hart, 61, of Rainbow Mountain Road, Boone, died Monday evening, Nov. 19, 2007 at Watauga Medical Center.
He was born in Pittsburg, Pa., Sept. 13, 1946, a son of the late William H. and Dorothy Fleckenstein Hart.
Mr. Hart had previously worked as a supervisor with Vocational Rehabilitation in Florida, and most recently worked with Fox Fire Realty in Boone.
Surviving are his mother, Dorothy Brunner of Largo, Fla.; and his partner, Richard Van Gieson, of Boone.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Hart.
Memorial services will be conducted at a later date.
Edith Wallace Henson
Mrs. Edith Wallace Henson, 93, of 137 Circle Drive West, Vilas, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007 at home.
She was born Oct. 27, 1914 in Watauga County, a daughter of the late Roby and Erma Martin Wallace, and widow of Walter Jackson "Jack" Henson.
Mrs. Henson was a graduate of Cove Creek High School and was a retired homemaker. She had worked as a teacher’s aide in the local school system, in food services at Appalachian State University, and with children’s day care. She was a member of Henson's Chapel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Kathryn Harmon of Vilas, and Mrs. Judy Hawks and husband, A. D., of Fleetwood; one son, Jack Henson and wife, Jane, of Lewisville; two granddaughters, Cheri Harmon of Vilas, and Jennifer Daughtry and husband, Eric, of Willow Spring; three grandsons, Todd Harmon and wife, Tracy, of East Bend, Terry Harmon of Vilas, and Geoff Hayes of Wilkesboro; one great-granddaughter, Katie Harmon of East Bend; one great-grandson, Clark Harmon of East Bend; three sisters, Mrs. Mable Hagaman of Trade, Tenn., Mrs. Ella Mae Fletcher of Boone, and Mrs. Geneva Hackney of Vincennes, Ind.; and three brothers, Argus Wallace of Boone, R. L. Wallace of Mountain City, Tenn., and Bill Wallace of Vilas. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Henson was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Bobby Harmon; and two brothers, Jack Wallace and Kermit Wallace.
Services were conducted Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007 at Henson's Chapel United Methodist Church. Officiating were the Rev. Judy Eurey and the Rev. Jim McKinney. Burial followed in the Henson's Chapel Cemetery.
Friends may call at the home, 137 Circle Drive West, Vilas.
Memorial contributions may be made to Henson's Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o Donna Francis, 381 Laurel Branch Rd., Vilas, N.C. 28692, or to Hospice of Watauga County, 136 Furman Rd., Boone, N.C. 28607.
Hampton Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.
William Martin Herman, Sr.
Mr. William Martin Herman, Sr., 84, of Charlotte, N.C., died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007.
He was born Oct. 1, 1923, in Watauga County, a son of the late Martin Luther Herman and Junie Hollars Herman.
Mr. Herman served in Patton’s Army as a Light Artillery Gunner with the First Calvary during World War II and was stationed in Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received the American Theater Campaign Medal, EAMET Campaign Medal with four Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal. Mr. Herman retired as a driver with Consolidated Freight. Following his retirement, he worked with Peppertree Apartments. He was known for sharing his beautiful roses from his flower garden.
Survivors include his devoted wife of 62 years, Edna Hodges Herman; a daughter, Barbara Herman Arnsparger of Tallapoosa, Ga.; a son, William Martin “Billy” Herman, Jr. of Marshville; two sisters, Jean Ward of Boone and Mary Johnson of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers; and three sisters.
Services were conducted Saturday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2007, at Third Presbyterian Church, where he was a member. Interment followed in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, N.C. 28204 or Hospice of Union County, 700 West Roosevelt Boulevard, Monroe, N.C. 28110.
Wilson Funeral & Cremation Service, Albemarle Road, Charlotte, N.C., were in charge of the arrangements.
Emma Jean Mabe
Mrs. Emma Jean Mabe, 79, of 661 Modock Road, Trade, Tenn., died Friday, Nov. 23, 2007, follow a brief battle with cancer.
She was a native of Watauga County, and a daughter of the late Paul and Louise Greer McGlamery.
Mrs. Mabe was a member of the Trade United Methodist Church, and was a homemaker who loved flowers, reading her Bible, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include one son, Cecil Mabe of Pennsylvania; two daughters, Gladys Adams and husband, Everett, of Trade, Tenn., and Brenda Wilson and husband, George, of Elizabethton, Tenn.; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, French Mabe; a daughter, Evelyn Thomas; and three brothers, Burl McGlamery, Butler McGlamery, and Pete McGlamery.
Services were conducted Sunday afternoon, Nov. 25, 2007, at 3 p.m. at Evergreen Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Branch officiating. Private graveside services and burial followed.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hux-lipford.com.
Hux-Lipford Funeral Home of Mountain City, Tenn., are in charge of the arrangements.
Andrew Richard “Drew” Newell
Mr. Andrew Richard “Drew” Newell, 22, of McCauley Lane, Boone, son of Brian and Sallie Newell, died Saturday morning, Nov. 24, 2007, at Johnson City Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
On line condolences may be sent to the Newell family at Austin and Barnes Funeral Home.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Newell family.
Dee Dee McDonald Tolleson
Mrs. Dee Dee McDonald Tolleson, 59, of 190 Wyoming Ridge Road, Blowing Rock, died Wednesday evening, Nov. 21, 2007, at Watauga Medical Center.
She was born June 4, 1949 in Caldwell County, a daughter of Hillis and Ruth Icenhour.
Mrs. Tolleson has been employed, for the past ten years, at the Blowing Rock Country Club.
Survivors include her husband, Willie Tolleson; one daughter, Robyn Puett; two granddaughters, Tannis Jean Puett, and Casey Lea Puett, all of Blowing Rock; two brothers, Keith McDonald of Blowing Rock, and Terry McDonald and wife, Janice, of Hudson; two sisters, Diana Berry and husband, Lee, of Dover, Dela., and Brenda Kay Salmen of Charlotte. A number of nieces and nephews also survive, including Kim McDonald Hartley and husband, Todd, and Wendy Estes and husband, Chris, all of Blowing Rock.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Wesley "Corky" McDonald; and a sister-in-law, Gaye McDonald.
A memorial service was conducted Sunday afternoon, Nov. 25, 2007, at First Baptist Church in Blowing Rock. Officiating were the Rev. Rusty Guenther and the Rev. Rhonda Gailes.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Blowing Rock Community Foundation, in care of Sandy Miller, PO Box 1147, Blowing Rock, N.C. 28605.
Hampton Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.
Grace H. Ward
Mrs. Grace H. Ward, 79, of Huntersville, N.C., died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007 at the Huntersville Oaks Nursing Home.
She was born on March 16, 1928 in Rutherford County to the late Omer W. and Essie Mae Hollifield.
Mrs. Ward was a graduate of Cool Springs High School, class of 1944 in Forest City, N.C. She then went on to Appalachian State Teacher’s College where she got a BS in Home Economics in 1948. In 1950 she received her masters degree from Ohio State University in Home Management. She came back to Appalachian State and taught clothing and textiles and made wedding dresses. In 1951 she married Thomas L. Ward, who died March 26, 2005. They moved to Huntersville in 1951 and built a home in 1954. From 1951-1953, she taught Home Economics at North Mecklenburg High School. Grace was a member of First Baptist Church in Huntersville, where she taught Sunday school, Bible school and was active in building programs. She was a member of the Huntersville Women’s Club and a member of the same bridge club for over 40 years. She led Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts when her children were active in those clubs.
She is survived by three children, Tim Ward and wife, Julie, of Statesville, Ned Ward and wife, Vickie, of Mooresville and Lynn Oehler and husband, Ray, of Charlotte; a sister, Martha Nolan of Hendersonville; seven grandchildren, Justa, Shelbi, Luke, Devin and Ashley Ward and Erin and Allston Oehler; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Huntersville First Baptist Church Bldg. Fund, 119 N Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, N.C. 28078.
The family will receive friends Monday night from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007 at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Doug Danner and the Rev. S.M. Dorton officiating. Burial will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the Ward Family Cemetery in Sugar Grove, N.C.
Raymer Funeral Home in Huntersville, N.C. is serving the family.
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