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Julius Harvil Glass

Mr. Julius Harvil Glass, 78, passed into the loving arms of our Father on Sunday, June 15, 2008, after a long illness.
He was born in Jakin, Ga. on June 8, 1930 to James W. Glass and Ruby Nell Hill Glass. He was a resident of Lakeland, Fla.
Mr. Glass served nine years in the Navy, during and after the Korean War. He was a patriot. He loved fishing, sailing, fixing engines and telling tall tales. He was a great story teller.
Survivors include his wife, Eileen Glass; and his daughters, Alice Dent of Gainesville, Fla., Robin Lane of Todd, N.C., Sheryl Stradley of Gainesville, Fla.; and step-daughter, Bobbi Jo Williamson of Lakeland, Fla. He is also survived by his sister, Velma Dean LeVar; and his two brothers, McDwain “Max” Glass and James W. Glass Jr.
He was preceded in death by his son, Anthony Wade Glass.
Memorial services will be held on Friday, June 20, 2008, at 11 a.m. at Christ Memorial Church, 2929 Harden Combee Rd., Lakeland, Fla. Reception will be held afterwards in the fellowship hall. Interment will be in the Fitzgerald Cemetery in Lakeland, Fla.
The family requests no flowers. Memorials to defray medical costs welcome.

Burl Jonathan Greene, Sr.

Mr. Burl J. Greene, Sr., 80, of 4319 Highway 194 North, Boone, died Monday evening, June 16, 2008, at his home.
He was born Oct. 13, 1927 in Watauga County, a son of the late Avery Wyett and Maude Norris Greene.
Mr. Greene was a farmer and a member of Meat Camp Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys Jones Greene; one daughter, Lanetta G. Byrd and husband, Gary, of Marion; three sons, Darrell Greene and friend, Becky McDonugh, Bill Greene and wife, Sherry, and Robert Greene and wife, Renee, all of Boone; one daughter-in-law, Marie Greene of Boone; and one sister, Velma Driever of Reistertown, Md. He is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, J.B. Greene, Jr.; one sister, Edith Clawson; one brother, Clayton Greene; and an infant great-grandson, Mason Robert Walsh.
Services were conducted Thursday morning, June 19, 2008, at 11:00 o’clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating were the Rev. Herbert McCoy, the Rev. Delmar James, and the Rev. David Clippard. Burial followed in Meat Camp Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family received friends Wednesday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 o’clock, at Hampton Funeral Service.
Memorial contributions may be made to High Country Health Care System/Hospice, 400 Shadowline Drive, Suite 100-B, Boone, N.C. 28607.
Online condolences may be sent to the Greene family at www.hamptonfuneralservice.com.
Hampton Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Jack Dana Guy

Mr. Jack Dana Guy, 79, of Jonas Ridge, and formerly of the Beech Creek community, died Tuesday evening, June 17, 2008 at Cannon Memorial Hospital.
He was born Sept. 21, 1928 in Avery County, a son of the late Thomas “Tom” and Nora Phillips Guy.
Mr. Guy was the owner of Guy’s Folk Toys and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving is one sister, Marie Guy Greene of Elk Park; and a number of nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Guy Hicks; and one brother, Ray Guy.
Services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. Bill Warren. Burial will follow in the Ward Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
The family will receive friends Friday afternoon prior to the service from 1 until 2 o’clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made to the Guy family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Guy family.

Floyd Franklin Scott

Mr. Floyd Franklin Scott died Monday, June 16, 2008, in his home in West Jefferson, N.C.
He was born Sept. 29, 1926 in Ashe County, to Waddie Hester Scott and Ethel Houck Scott, the sixth of eight children.

Mr. Scott grew up in Boone, N.C., where he met Addie Bingham who he subsequently married in November of 1943 in Baltimore, Md. They were together for 56 years until her death in April of 2000.
He moved to Baltimore, Md. for employment at the age of 16. Floyd served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After the war he graduated from Appalachian High School and attended two years at Appalachian State Teachers College, both in Boone, N.C. He worked primarily in the aerospace manufacturing industry, in Baltimore and Philadelphia in the fields of inspection, planning and quality control. Floyd had many interests and hobbies and pursued these with the same attention to quality as in his work. Throughout his life he was active in the church serving in many capacities including Sunday school teacher and superintendent.
Survivors include his sister, Maude Scott Miller; his children, Carol Travis, Sharon Scott, and Steven Wayne Scott and wife, Robin; his grandchildren, Jason Lewis, Shannon Lewis Hilliard and husband, Jason; Joel Travis, Scott Travis and wife, Reane; Nathan Scott, Joe Scott, Aaron Scott, Logan Scott, Rachel Scott; and great-grandchildren, Grant Hilliard and Ryan Hilliard. He is also survived by his second wife of three years, Margie Scott, whom he married in February of 2005; his step-children, Larry Scott, Steven G. Scott, Cathy Scott and Diane Absher. Floyd often stated that his best, true friend in life was the late Clyde Howell, originally of Ashe County.
Services were conducted Thursday, June 19, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Zion Methodist Church in Todd, N.C.
Condolences may be sent to the family and can be viewed through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be made to High Country Health Care Hospice, PO Box 221, Jefferson, NC 28640.
Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with these arrangements.

Doris Willis

Mrs. Doris Johnson Willis, 83, of Heritage Village Drive, Forest City, N.C., died Sunday, June 15, 2008 at her residence.
A native of Rutherford County, she was a daughter of the late Lynn Johnson and Gertrude Pittman Johnson, and widow of the late Claude Blaine Willis.
Mrs. Willis was a homemaker; member of First Baptist Church, Bostic, and she enjoyed life and her children.
Survivors include three sons, Ronald Willis of Cliffside, N.C., Dennis Willis of Ellenboro, N.C., and Jerry Willis of Morganton, N.C.; a daughter, Gloria Jones of Ellenboro, N.C.; a brother, Phillip Johnson of West Jefferson, N.C.; a sister, Florine Collis of Erwin, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
Services were held 11 a.m., Thursday, June 19, 2008 at The Padgett & King Mortuary. Interment followed in the Bostic Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Rutherford County Senior Center-Home Delivered Meals Program, 193 Callahan-Koone Rd., Spindale, N.C. 28160.
An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com.
The Padgett & King Mortuary is serving the Willis Family.

Edward “Daniel” Jennings

Mr. Edward “Daniel” Jennings, son of the late Nell and Robert Jennings, left for his final resting place on June 15, 2008.
He was born on Feb. 2, 1971.
Mr. Jennings served honorably as a police officer for the town of Beech Mt.
He was known, loved and admired throughout Avery County as a man of compassion and integrity. His greatest love in life was his family and friends. His other great love was his career as a public servant, protecting the lives of many.
Dan’s immediate remaining family members are a brother, Robert Hoyle Jennings; sisters, Sallie Jennings Woodring and Susan Jennings Huskins. Other family members include brother’s-in-law, John Woodring and Thomas Huskins; nieces, Beth Hendron and Brittanie Woodring; nephew, Heath Jennings; great-nephews, Aaron and William Hendron; and his loving companion, Andrea Young. A host of aunts and uncles also survive.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at 6:00 p.m. in the Evans Auditorium at Lees-McRae College. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Beech Mountain Police Department.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.rsfh.net.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland is serving the Jennings family.

Ann Hudson Almond

Mrs. Ann Hudson Almond, 79, of Salisbury, N.C., passed away Thursday, June 11, 2008 at the Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks.
She was born Feb. 8, 1929 in Rowan County, the daughter of the late James Giles Hudson and Annie Belle Cruse.
Mrs. Almond was a graduate of Boyden High School and Catawba College. She was a biology teacher at West Rowan High School, teaching for over 20 years. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Salisbury.
Survivors include son, Jacob Franklin Almond, Jr. and wife, Sally, of Kingston, Tenn.; daughters, Catherine Barrett and husband, Tommy, of Fayetteville, N.C., Dr. Cynthia Almond Jones and husband, David, of Salisbury, N.C., and Carol Almond of Boone, N.C.; six grandchildren, James Barrett and wife, Sarah; David Barrett, Erin Jones, Daniel Jones, Suzanne Almond, and Jacob F. Almond, III.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Jacob Franklin Almond, whom she married August 6, 1949.
Burial was held Friday, June 13, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. at Rowan Memorial Park. Memorial services followed at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Stephen D. Haines officiating. The family received friends in the Fellowship Hall of the church following the service.
Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St. Salisbury, N.C. 28144 and Rowan County Animal Shelter 1465 Julian Rd. Salisbury, N.C. 28146.
Condolences may be made online at www.summersettfuneralhome.com
Summersett Funeral Home is serving the Almond family.

James H. “Jim” Moore

Mr. James H. “Jim” Moore, 77, of Poplar Hill Drive, Boone, died Friday morning, June 13, 2008 at Watauga Medical Center.
He was born August 21, 1930 in Ellenboro, N.C., a son of the late H. G. and Frances Wright Moore.
Mr. Moore was a graduate of Appalachian State University, holding both a BA and a Master’s Degree in mathematics, and was a retired teacher, having taught math at Cove Creek High School and Watauga High School. He played football, baseball and basketball while at ASU, and was an avid golfer. Mr. Moore was the operator of the 105 Flea Market for years, and was a Navy veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict.

Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Crowe Moore; two sons, Martin Moore and wife, Kathy, of Blowing Rock, and Morgan H. Moore of Boone; two granddaughters; Danielle A. Moore-Thomas of Boone and Leah Moore of Blowing Rock; and two aunts, Stella Wright and Mary Lee Borders.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Bill C. Moore.
Services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. Zane Tester. Entombment will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 o’clock until 8:30 at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the Moore family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Moore family.

Mabel Alice Davis Moretz

Mrs. Mabel Alice Davis Moretz, 104, wife of the late Paul A. Moretz, died on Wednesday afternoon, June 11, 2008, at the Inn at Glenbridge in Boone.
She was born in Watauga County on Sept. 19, 1903.
Mrs. Moretz was a homemaker. She made hand-tied canopies for Copenhaver Industries, local Women’s Exchanges, and Carter Canopies. She loved to garden; and she especially loved growing beautiful flowers, which she shared with many. Everyone was welcome in her home.
She was an active member of Bethany Lutheran Church for more than 80 years. She was named Watauga County Centurion of the Year in 2006 by the Adult Services Coalition.
Survivors include three daughters, Anne M. Dunlap and husband, Robert, of Lincroft, N.J.; Elsie M. Carter and husband, Jack, of Troutman; and Wilma M. Ragan of Boone. N.C.; three sons, Paul B. Moretz and wife, Barbara, of Southern Pines, N.C.; Ernest E. Moretz and wife, Marie, of Churchville, Md.; and L. Robert Moretz and wife, Sylvia, of Troutman, N.C.; two daughter-in-laws, Josephine Moretz and Vergie Moretz; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson.
Mrs. Moretz was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Paul A. Moretz; two sons, Kenneth Y. Moretz and J. Marshall Moretz; an infant daughter, Mary Jean Moretz; a granddaughter, Patsy M. Pearson; a daughter-in-law, Emma K. Moretz; a son-in-law, George C. Ragan; and three brothers, U.J. Davis, John Davis and Fred Holman.
Services were conducted Friday morning, June 13, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, Big Hill Road, Boone, N.C., officiated by Pastors John Bollinger and Tom Hehenberger. The family received friends in the Fellowship Hall following the service. Burial followed at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials to Bethany Lutheran Church Building Fund or Cemetery Fund, 1030 Big Hill Road, Boone, N.C. 28607.
The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Bill Beason and his staff and the staff at The Inn at Glenbridge for their loving care over the past years.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Moretz family.

Cleo Wheeler

Mrs. Cleo Wheeler, 85, of Boone, died Friday, June 13, 2008, at Glenbridge Health Care.
She was born May 9, 1923, in Watauga County, a daughter of the late Virgil and Vexie Triplett Cox.
Mrs. Wheeler was a member of Central Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Claude S. Wheeler; two daughters, Mary Story of Blowing Rock, and Grace Norris Wagner and husband, Don, of McLeansville, N.C.; one son, David C. Wheeler and wife, Sandra, of Mooresville; two grandaughters, Regina Miller and husband, Earl, of Greensboro, and Renetta Lineberry and husband, John, of Mcleansville; four grandsons, Steve Story and wife, Treva, of Vilas, James Story and wife, Lisa, of Blowing Rock, David Wheeler of Huntersville, and Jason Wheeler of Cornelius; two sisters, Anna Hayes of Boone, and Nina Jenkins of Millers Creek; six great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; and a special caregiver for many years, Janie Beach, of Boone.
She was preceded in death by a son, Billy Clyde Wheeler; her father and mother, Virgil and Vexie Triplett Cox; her step-mother, Myrtle Cox; two son-in-laws, Wade H. Story and John G. Norris; two sisters, Linda Carlton and Doyce Cox; and one brother, Lloyd Cox.
Services will be conducted Monday afternoon, at 2:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. Kenny Newberry and the Rev. Don Wagner. Burial will follow in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.
The family will receive friends Monday afternoon, from 1:00 until 2:00 o'clock, at the funeral home, prior to the service. At other times, friends may call at the home of a daughter, Mary Story, 1288 Aho Road, Blowing Rock.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to High Country Health Care Systems/Hospice, 400 Shadowline Drive, Suite 100-B, Boone, N.C. 28607.
Online condolences may be sent to the Wheeler family at www.hamptonfuneralservice.com.
Hampton Funeral service is in charge of the arrangements.

Wilma Godsey Winebarger

Mrs. Wilma Godsey Winebarger, 67, of Beaver Dam Road, Vilas, died Friday morning, June 13, 2008, surrounded by her family at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
She was born Nov. 25, 1940 in Hamilton, Ala., to Leon and Hester Cox Godsey.
Mrs. Winebarger was a member of Forest Grove Baptist Church in the Bethel Community. She was a veteran of the U.S. Army, served as a medical specialist and retired from the Watauga County School System. Mrs. Winebarger was also a leader in the hospitality industry for many years.
She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to all.
Survivors include three daughters, Ann Shipman and husband, Steve, of Myrtle Beach, Jan Pendley and husband, Mike, of Boone and Sandy Cornell and special friend, Dana Swift, both of Vilas; two granddaughters, Kristin Pendley and Taylor Cornell; and four grandsons, Kevin Pendley, David Cornell and wife, Marissa, Michael and Nicholas Shipman; two sisters, Cora Baughn of Jasper, Ala. and Virginia Serpas and husband, Wallace, of Picayune, Miss.; one brother, William Godsey and wife, Joanne, of Tennessee; and her mother-in-law, Kate Tester of Vilas.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Lynnwood Winebarger; four sisters, Mozell Dulaney, Colua Samford, Hoovalle and Maxie Godsey; one brother, Douglas Godsey; two half-sisters, Agnes Harper and Hettie Clark; and a half-brother, Veto Godsey.
Services will be conducted Tuesday morning, June 17, at 11 o’clock at Forest Grove Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Mike Warren and the Rev. Carl Johnson. Burial will follow in the Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.
Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Post Office Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 until 7:30 at Austin & Barnes. At other times, the family will be at the Winebarger residence.
Online condolences can be made to the Winebarger family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Winebarger family.

Lane Massey
Mr. Lane Massey, 75, of Crumpler, N.C., died Monday, June 9, 2008 at his home.
He was born Nov. 3, 1932 in Ashe County to the late Arthur and Rebecca Blevins Massey.
Survivors include two sons, Ronnie Massey and wife, Linda, of Crumpler and Roger Massey and wife, Bonnie, of Baldwin; five daughters, Shirley Miller and husband, Greg, of Crumpler, Mary Paisley and husband, Greg, of West Jefferson, Doris Massey and special friend, Herbert, of Jefferson, Linda Greene and husband, Bart, of Boone, and Beth Holman and husband, Ricky, of Baldwin; one brother, Neal Massey of Maryland; three sisters, Eula Nettleman of Crumpler, Goldie Richardson of Pennsylvania, and Doris Fowler of Maryland; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Lula Bell Massey.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 13, 2008 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Elder Bobby Absher. Burial will follow in the Parsons Cemetery.
The family received friends from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Thursday at Badger Funeral Home.
You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.
Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Louise Payne Nelson
Mrs. Louise Payne Nelson, 86, of Lenoir, died on June 8, 2008 at the Caldwell County Memorial Hospital.
She was born March 6, 1922 in Watauga County, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Lizzie Pennell Payne; and the wife of the late Ivey Nelson, to whom she was married 57 years.
Mrs. Nelson was member of the Cajah's Mountain Baptist Church and had worked many years in the furniture business.
Survivors include her sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Paul Johnson of Lenoir; and a niece, Judy Woods and her husband, Granville, of Lenoir. Mrs. Nelson is also survived by numerous other relatives.
A celebration of Mrs. Nelson’s life was held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2008 in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service with the Rev. Doug Woody officiating.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 until 8 PM at Evans Funeral Service of Lenoir.
Memorials may be made to the Cajah’s Mountain Baptist Church Brotherhood, 2145 Connelly Springs Road, Lenoir, N.C. 28645.
Online condolences may be sent to the Nelson family at www.evansfuneralservice.com
Evans Funeral Service of Lenoir is in charge of the arrangements.

William ‘Clay’ Claywell Postell
Mr. William “Clay” Claywell Postell, 64, of Lenoir, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2008 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 8, 1943 in Caldwell County, son of the late Harry Blaine and Rosalie Haas Postell.
Mr. Postell owned Clay’s Furniture in Hudson for 37 years. In 1999, he began work in local government for the State of North Carolina in the field of rehabilitation – first at Serenity Farms and most recently at New River Behavioral Healthcare.
He was a 1962 graduate of Oak Hill School and served his country in the U.S. Army. Clay was full of life and cherished his family. His children and grandchildren meant the world to him. He also treasured his brotherhood in the AA family whom he loved dearly.
He was a counselor, mentor and speaker for Alcoholics Anonymous for the past 14 years; a volunteer with the State Department of Corrections for which he received numerous awards for his involvement; a recipient of the Presidential Award for the NC Association of Alcoholic Residential Facilities; and a recipient of the 2000 Caldwell Community Volunteer of the Year Award.
Mr. Postell led and supported countless individuals in their sobriety efforts and received many awards for his AA participation.
He had a passion for serving the community and received many accolades for his work; Clay was very humble in his outreach and no one will ever know all the lives he touched.
Survivors include two sons, Larry E. Postell and wife, Penny, and William Clifford “Billy” Postell, all of Lenoir; two daughters, Cindy Postell Smith Austin and husband, Michael, of Hudson, and Pamela Jeanette Postell Wagoner and husband, Adam, of Lenoir; three sisters, Opal Postell Russell, Louise Postell Nichols and Joy Postell Parsons, all of Lenoir; three granddaughters, Tara Michelle Austin of Hudson, Chassie Jade Postell and Olivia Rose Postell of Lenoir; and one grandson, Jordan Tanner Austin of Hudson.
A celebration of Clay’s life will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2008 at Bethel Advent Christian Church with Pastor Jerry Burnette officiating. Other speakers will include Ronnie Caldwell, Randy Thornton, Phil Wendling and Tom Iverson. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mike Burns, Stephen Buss, Ronnie Caldwell, Bear Barrier, Frank Pettry and Robert Smith. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Yancy Hice, Johnny Moss, Tanner Austin and Chris Chandler.
The family will receive friends from 9 until 11 a.m., prior to the service at the church.
The family respectfully requests memorials be made to Caldwell House, 951 Kenham Place, SW, Lenoir, N.C. 28645 or Flynn Home, 708 Main Avenue, SE, Hickory, N.C. 28602.
Online condolences may be sent to the Postell family at www.evansfuneralservice.com
Evans Funeral Service of Lenoir is in charge of the arrangements.

Sandra Elizabeth Lewis Ward
Mrs. Sandra Elizabeth Lewis "Sandy" Ward, 53, fulfilled her lifelong ambition when she went home to be with her Lord, Monday morning, June 9, 2008, at Watauga Medical Center.
She was born July 8, 1954, in Boone, to the late W. Clint Lewis and Dora Culler Lewis of Boone.
Sandy was a long-time and very active member of Howards Creek Baptist Church. She was a 1972 graduate of Watauga High School. Sandy was a homemaker, a flower gardener, and also “Mimi” to her beloved grandchildren.
Surviving are her husband of 35 years, Steve W. Ward; one daughter, Linsey A. Ward of Boone; one son, Seth A. Ward of Everett, Wash.; her mother, Dora C. Lewis of Boone; three brothers, John Lewis and wife, Liz, Walter Lewis and wife, Margie, all of Boone, and Bill Lewis of Vero Beach, Fla.; two sisters, Jeanne Blizard of Winston Salem and Ellen Grunewald and husband, Lee, of Leesburg, Va.; her mother-in-law, Jean H. Ward of Sugar Grove; brother and sister-in-law, Randy Ward and Maxann Ward of Mountain City, Tenn., and Gary Deitz and Denise Deitz of Zionville; two grandchildren, Talia C. Ward of Boone and Dominik A. Ward of the home; and a number of nieces and nephews. Also surviving are very special family friends Tracy Critcher and Janet Baird of Boone, and a host of other friends and neighbors.
In addition to her father, W. Clint Lewis, and her father-in-law, Rev. Cannon G. Ward, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Lewis, and a brother-in-law, Richard Blizzard.
A service remembering the life of Sandy was conducted on Thursday, June 12, 2008, at Howards Creek Baptist Church. Officiating were the Rev. Mark Chaney and the Rev. Joe London. Burial followed in the Willow Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the EKG fund of Howards Creek Baptist Church, 240 Howards Creek Church Road, Boone, N.C. 28607.
Online condolences may be sent to the Ward family at www.hamptonfuneralservice.com.
Hampton Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.

June 11, 2008
Dare Tester Greene Newman
Mrs. Dare Tester Greene Newman died June 2, 2008, in Jacksonville, Fla., after a brief illness.
She was born in Caldwell County, to the late Clyde Carlton Tester and Lula Moore Tester Griffis.
Survivors include her son, Ralph E. Greene of San Antonio, Tex. and Jacksonville, Fla.; two sisters, Anna Lea Helton and husband, Lloyd, of Lenoir, N.C., and Clara Tester Ray of Boone; and one brother, Glenn C. Tester and wife, Emma, of San Antonio, Tex. She is also survived by one granddaughter; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside memorial service was held in the Evergreen Cemetery in Jacksonville, Fla., June 6, 2008.

June 9, 2008

Donald Paul Alexander
Mr. Donald Paul Alexander, 80, of 330 Appalachian Drive, Boone, died Wednesday morning, June 4, 2008, at Watauga Medical Center.
He was born Jan. 11, 1928 in Akron, Ohio, a son of the late Donald Briggs Alexander and Annette Frances Cardarelli Alexander.
After graduating high school, Mr. Alexander enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, where he served until 1949. Beginning college in St. Petersburg, Fla., he was soon called back into the Marine Corp, where he was introduced to helicopters. Leaving the Marines for a second time, Mr. Alexander entered George Washington University. He joined Kaman Aircraft Corporation in 1954 and worked as a Field Service Representative for the Marine Corp, HOK and HUK helicopters, and the Air Force H-43 helicopters.
Mr. Alexander has held numerous positions as an Advisor and Service Representative. Some of these positions include Program Advisor to the Iranian Air Force in Teheran, Advisor to the U.S. Navy at Subic Bay, Philippines, Barbers Point, Hawaii, Naval Station, Naples, Italy, NAS, Norfolk, Virginia and NAS, North Island, Calif.. After 40 years of employment with Kaman Aircraft, Mr. Alexander retired while at North Island as the Western Regional Manager for Customer Service. Locally he was an active member of the Watauga Amateur Radio Club, Rotary, Habitat for Humanity, and ASU’s Institute for Senior Scholars.
Survivors include his wife, Patricia O'Brien Alexander; one son, Donald Edward Alexander and wife, Erin, of Daytona Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Mary Briggs Sullivan and husband, John, of London, England; and three granddaughters, Erin Briggs Sullivan and Mattie Elizabeth Sullivan, both of London, and Melissa Briggs Alexander of Daytona Beach.
Services will be conducted Monday morning, June 9, 2008, at 11:00 o'clock, at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. The body will lie in state, at the church, from 10:00 until 11:00 o'clock. Officiating will be Father Joe Mulligan, Father Conrad Hoover and Dr. Dick Rupp. Military graveside rights and burial will follow in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.
The family received friends Sunday afternoon, from 3:00 until 5:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Service.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the Watauga County Library, 140 Queen Street, Boone, N.C. 28607.
Online condolences may be sent to the Alexander family at www.hamptonfuneralservice.com.
Hampton Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Rayner Day
Mr. Rayner Day, 87, of 124 Day Drive, Boone, died Sunday, May 25, 2008, at Watauga Medical Center.
He was born May 10, 1921 in Watauga County, a son of the late William and Bertie Blackburn Day.
Mr. Day was a retired furniture finisher for Bernhardt Furniture and a member of Laurel Springs Baptist Church.
Survivors include two grandsons, James Franklin Day and wife, Marka, of Lavonia, Ga. and William Charles Day of Panama City, Fla.; one granddaughter, Ellen Ann Seagroves of Lavonia, Ga.; one daughter-in-law, Frankie Day of Panama City, Fla.; two great-granddaughters, Kourtlyn and Lealyn Day, both of Lavonia, Ga.; and one great-grandson, Nathaniel Seagroves of Lavonia, Ga.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Day; one son, William Thomas Day; and a grandson-in-law, Rick Seagroves.
Services were conducted Wednesday morning, May 28, 2008, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating was the Rev. Brent Bolick. Burial followed in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 7504 US Highway 421 South, Deep Gap, N.C. 28618.
Online condolences may be sent to the Day family at www.hamptonfuneralservice.com.
Hampton Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.

Darren Len Farthing
Mr. Darren Len Farthing, 30, of Joe Farthing Road, Sugar Grove, the Green Valley community, died Thursday, June 5, 2008.
He was born July 17, 1977 in Forsyth County, to Jo Ann Hicks Farthing and the late Dwight Austin Farthing.
Mr. Farthing attended Bethel Elementary and Watauga High School. He was a member of Green Valley Baptist Church and for the past six years was employed by Watauga Opportunities in Boone.
Survivors include his mother, Jo Ann Farthing of Sugar Grove; two sisters, his twin, Karen Farthing Aldridge and husband, Bryan, of Butler, Tenn., and Beverly Carroll of Mountain City, Tenn.; his brother, Dwight “Bud” Farthing of Sugar Grove; three nephews, Bradley Ward of Beech Creek, Chris Ward of Boone and John Wesley Farthing of Sugar Grove; and two nieces, Chasiti Norris of Zionville and Kaycee Farthing of Sugar Grove. He is also survived by his best friend, Scott Dunn.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one sister, Anita Farthing Patterson; his maternal grandparents, Dewey and Mandy Davenport Hicks; and his paternal grandparents, Edgar and Genevieve Combs Farthing.
“Dude” was loved and will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.
Services were conducted Sunday evening at 5 o’clock at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by the Rev. Eric Cornett and the Rev. David Ward.
The family suggests memorials to Watauga Opportunities, Inc., 642 Greenway Road, and Boone.
Online condolences can be made to the Farthing family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Farthing family.

Edna Greer Hampton
Mrs. Edna Serena Greer Hampton, 101, of 206 Ridgewood Road, Deep Gap, died Friday, June 6, 2008, at Glenbridge Health Care Center.
She was born Sept. 25, 1906 in Watauga County, a daughter of the late Albert and Bertha Triplett Greer.
Mrs. Hampton was one of the original 43 charter members of Trinity Baptist Church in Deep Gap, N.C., where she attended for many years and also taught Sunday School.
A life well lived, Edna is fondly remembered by her family and friends as a maker of beautiful quilts, fine embroidery, good cooking, love of family, and a gentle spirit. As a descendant of some of the first settlers in this area (as well as Daniel Boone’s sister and Benjamin Greer, a soldier of the Revolutionary War) she is one of the last of a pioneering breed of true Americans. She enjoyed most of all family get-togethers, always featuring loads of good food. Edna enjoyed gathering and preserving food when in season. She is remembered best sitting at her quilting frames, or holding an embroidery hoop and needle, peeling and paring vegetables and fruits for canning, drying, freezing or preserving.
Survivors include four daughters, Rosella (Kay) Nolte of Millersville, Md., Evalee Stone of Lenoir, Bonnie Steelman and husband, Harold, of Deep Gap, and Margaret Jewell of Raleigh; two sons, Dale Hampton and wife, Marie, of Boone, and Kenneth Hampton and wife, Hazel, of Bowling Brook, Ill.; one sister, Maude Clawson of Boone; and four half-sisters, Bernice Cox of Lenoir, Ruth Miller of Boone, Gladys Gilbert and Melba Hayes, both of Boomer. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Augustus Hampton (Gus); two daughters, Reba Rourke; and an infant, Shelby Jean Hampton; one grandson, Claude Nolte; three sons-in-law, Robert Rourke, Bernard G. Stone and Joseph Jewell; three sisters, Mrs. Lawrence "Maggie" Green, Mrs. Walter "Lily" Triplette and Mrs. Willard "Ora" Watson; two brothers, Virgil Greer and Sherman Greer; two half-brothers, Bynum Greer and Vaughan Greer; and one half-sister, Chloe Greer.
Services will be conducted Monday afternoon, June 9, 2008, at 2:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. The body will lie in state, at the chapel, from 12:30 until 2:00 o'clock. Officiating will be Dr. Wayne Brown. Burial will follow in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.
The family will receive friends, Monday afternoon, from 12:30 until 2:00 o'clock, at the funeral home, prior to the service. At other times, friends may call at the home of Bonnie and Harold Steelman, 206 Ridgewood Road, Deep Gap.
Online condolences may be sent to the Hampton family at www.hamptonfuneralservice.com.
Hampton Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.