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James Andrew Barnes
On Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, Mr. James Andrew Barnes passed away at his home in Winston- Salem.
He was born Aug. 21, 1925 in Boone to the late Stewart James and Ora Estella Coffey Barnes.
He lived most of his life in Winston-Salem. From 1943 to 1946, James served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Olivet Moravian Church, and for many years he was a Sunday school teacher. He was also an acolyte at the church.
Since 1946, he was a member and a past master of West Bend Masonic Lodge No. 434. Mr. Barnes was a third generation master beekeeper. In 1976 he joined the Forsyth County Beekeeper Association.
In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret “Peg” Winecoff.
Surviving are his daughters Sandra Reich and husband, Bill, Sue Kidd and husband, Mike, and Kathy Spainhour and husband, Randy; sisters Mary Elizabeth Richards, Betty Ruth Elliott and Rebecca Ann Miller; grandchildren Tammy, Stephanie, Ricky, Kathy and Margaret; great-grandchildren Mackenzie, Tierra, Jacob, Summer, Sydney, Tiegan and William; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, at Olivet Moravian Church. The Rev. Doug Rights will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church graveyard. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6 to 8 at Vogler and Sons Funeral Home on Reynolda Road, Winston-Salem.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Olivet Moravian Church, 2208 Olivet Church Road, Winston- Salem, N.C. 27106.

Angeline ‘Angie’ Storie Edmisten
Mrs. Angeline "Angie" Storie Edmisten, 94, of 130 Morningside Drive, Boone, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at the Watauga Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Edmisten was born April 19, 1914 in Watauga County, a daughter of the late William Calvin and Betty Harrison Storie. She retired from the ASU Bookstore and was a member of Three Forks Baptist Church.
Mrs. Edmisten is survived by five daughters, Mary E. Baumgardner of Willoughby, Ohio, Betty E. Shoemake, Becky E. Younce and Joyce E. Proffitt and husband Joe, all of Boone, and Anne E. Koon of Roanoke, Va.; two sons, A.V. Edmisten Jr. and wife, Lorene, and Tommy Edmisten, all of Boone; and a special sister-in-law, Helen Edmisten Trexler of Boone.
She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express sincere appreciation and thanks to Angie's devoted and loving caregiver, Pat Ingram.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Abram Voyne Edmisten Sr.; one son, Bobby Edmisten; two sons-in-law, Johnny Baumgardner and Jerry Younce; and one sister and eight brothers.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at 2 p.m. at Three Forks Baptist Church. Officiating were the Rev. David Ricker, the Rev. Lynn Powers, Dr. Sonny Younce and the Rev. Delmar James. Burial followed in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to Three Forks Baptist Church Organ Fund, 1922 US Highway South, Boone, N.C. 28607.
Online condolences may be sent to the Edmisten family at www.hamptonfuneralservice.com
Hampton Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.

Jonathan Jolly
Jonathan Jolly, 41, of Winston-Salem passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 14, 2008 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital.
Jon was born in Florida on July 23, 1967 to Arliss and Peggy Jolly. He grew up with a fierce love of nature and animals, especially big dogs.
Jon’s natural athletic ability helped him master extreme sports, such as snow skiing and paddling.
Jon studied at Appalachian University and while in school became an instructor at Ski Beech Mountain.
As an instructor for more than 20 years, Jon’s enthusiasm for skiing helped many novice students come to love the sport as much as he did. In 1995 Jon realized a life-long dream in opening the Hanging Rock Outdoor Center in Stokes County. Equally important in Jon’s life was music, family and friends. For 12 years Jon served as the unofficial “mayor” of Ziggy’s Tavern. Jon was an avid collector of a wide variety of live music and saw thousands of performances.
Jon leaves behind his loving wife and precious 7-year-old daughter, Christine and Helena of the home. Jon is also survived by his parents, Arliss and Peggy Jolly of Winston-Salem; and his dear sister Elizabeth Jane Urban (husband John and niece Katelyn and nephew John Arliss).
Christine’s family was a large and loving part of Jon’s life. His life was enriched by the love of Alex and Judy Pozniak, Christine’s parents; sister Jeannie Brooker, husband, Tim, and children Sarah and Alex; and sister, Nancy Pozniak.
Jon is preceded by death by both maternal and paternal grandparents.
Jon’s extended family is large and far too numerous to mention, though his love for all was deep.
A memorial service will be held in the Sanctuary of St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Winston-Salem on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 1 p.m. Father Brian Cook will officiate. An outdoor celebration of Jon’s life will take place Saturday at 4 p.m. across the river from Moratok Park on the Dan River. Time and directions will be posted on the Web site www.hroconline.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be directed to an educational fund for Jon’s daughter, Helena. Please direct mailings to Benefit of Helena Jolly Educational Fund, c/o Piedmont Federal, 16 West 3rd St., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101.

Katie Sluder Johnson
Katie Sluder Johnson, 68, of Creston, N.C., formerly of Mountain City, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008, at the Watauga Medical Center in Boone following an extended illness.
Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of the late Wesley Sluder and Mae Phillips Sluder. She was retired from Thomasville Furniture, and she was a member of Sutherland Baptist Church. Her hobbies included collecting owls.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Johnson in 2005; two sisters, Vada Lewis and Hazel Neal; four brothers, Paul Sluder, Bircha Sluder, Hiram Sluder and Aster Sluder; and a special friend, Bettie Moose.
Survivors include one daughter, Linda Canter and husband, Carter, of Creston; one brother, J.B. Sluder of Lenoir; two grandchildren, Heather Canter of West Jefferson and Allison Canter of Creston; and a special nephew, Gary Woodard of Mountain City, Tenn., who she thought of as a son; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the Charles B. Hux Memorial Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home with the Rev. Charlie McCoy, the Rev. Lloyd Day, the Rev. Denton Hart and the Rev. Ambrose Jones officiating. Graveside service and interment followed in Sunset Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers were Johnny Calloway, Robert Campbell, James Sluder, Sam Lewis, Ronnie Woodard and Jamie Johnson.
Honorary pallbearers were Alvin Sluder, Dr. John Whitlock, David Hartsog and Jimmy Dale Johnson.
The family received friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, in the Eastside Chapel of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hux-lipford.com
Arrangements for the Katie Johnson family were in the care of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home in Mountain City, Tenn.

Peyton ‘Pat’ Turner Wilson
Peyton “Pat” Turner Wilson of Lake Wales, FlA., died on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Fla. He was 83.
Born on May 12, 1925 in Norfolk, Va., to Peyton Turner Wilson and Maybelle Mais Skinner Wilson.
Pat and his family moved to Charlotte, N.C., when Pat was a young boy. Pat continued to live in Charlotte until he joined the United States Navy Construction Battalion in 1943.
After serving his country and receiving an honorable discharge from the Navy, Pat moved to Florida in 1946 to attend Stetson University. While studying business at Stetson, Pat met Patricia Maxcy, and they married in 1947. After graduating from Stetson with a business degree, they moved to Frostproof, Fla., and Pat began his career with The Latt Maxcy Corporation.
Pat worked in every area of the business at Latt Maxcy Corporation, including holding positions as the ranch manager, citrus production manager and executive office manager before becoming president and chairman of the board in 1972.
He continued to serve as president until 2006 and chairman of the board until his death. Pat also served as chairman of the board of Citizens Bank and Trust for the past 37 years.
Pat was active in the community on a local and statewide level for more than 50 years. He was a member and former deacon and treasurer of First Presbyterian Church.
Pat was a founding member of the Florida Land Council, a former two-term mayor and municipal judge of Frostproof (1964-69), and an active member and former worshipful master (1962-63) of the Masonic Lodge, as well as a member of the Shriners, B.P.O. Elks, and A&A Scottish Rite.
One of Pat’s greatest passions was the cattle industry. With the experience he gained at Latt Maxcy, he started Pat Wilson Inc., and purchased Crooked Lake Ranch, where he bred and raised registered polled hereford cattle.
He was a past two-term president of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, and served as an officer and director of numerous other cattle industry associations, including the Florida Polled Hereford Association, National Cattlemen’s Association (second vice president), and Florida Simmental Association (of which he was a founding trustee).
In 1973, he was named the “Commercial Producer of the Year” by the Beef Improvement Federation. In 1975, he was also awarded the “Cattlemen’s Award” from the Florida Cattlemen’s Association. He has been nominated and will be inducted into the American Hereford Association Hall of Fame, an award he was looking forward to accepting this November in Kansas City, Mo.
Pat was instrumental in the success of Latt Maxcy’s citrus accomplishments. He was a pioneer in citrus production techniques including flatwoods planting and tree topping.
Pat was a member of the Florida Citrus Production Managers Association, a member of Cooperative Producers and Ranch One Cooperatives of South Florida and a member of Florida Citrus Mutual. He was also a member of Citrus Marketing Services for many years where he served as vice president from 1981 until 2001.
As much as Pat enjoyed his work, he particularly loved spending time with his wife and family in Banner Elk, N.C., and at Boca Grande, Fla.
Pat enjoyed hunting and was an avid outdoorsman. He believed in being a good steward of the land and passed this legacy on to his children while spending time with them at the hunt cabin at El Maximo Ranch.
Some of his fondest memories included sharing weekend hunts with family, friends and business associates. He enjoyed holding gatherings and social events for his longtime friends at both El Maximo Ranch and Crooked Lake Ranch. Another of his favorite pastimes included watching and supporting Stetson University baseball along with his wife, and following NASCAR.
A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Maxcy Wilson of Lake Wales; son, Latt “Coot” Wilson of Frostproof (wife Mary Ruth) and their children Jacob, Caleb and Matthew; daughter, Cynthia Henry of Lake Wales (husband Charles) and their children Seddon and Max; daughter, Jinx Chaney of Babson Park (husband Carl) and their daughter Maxcy; son, Clayton Wilson of Lake Wales (wife Heather) and their children Von and Ashley; daughter, Claire “Missy” Blaylock of Cullman, Ala., (husband Wilson) and their children Claire Peyton, Chesley and Wil; sister, Carol Wells of El Cajon, Calif. (husband Paul); and two nephews.
Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Wilson home at 122 Mountain Lake, Lake Wales. Memorial services will be held Friday, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Frostproof.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to: Latt Maxcy Memorial Library, 15 N. Magnolia Avenue, Frostproof, FL 33843; Maxcy Foundation Inc. “Youth Educational Scholarships,” 21299 US Hwy 27, Lake Wales, FL 33859; or Florida Cattlemen’s Foundation Inc. “Youth Educational Scholarships,” P.O. Box 421929, Kissimmee, FL 34742-1929.

October 15, 2008
Rev. Archie R. Clawson
The Rev. Archie R. Clawson, 80, of Rainbow Trail, Boone, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, Oct. 9, 2008 at his home.
He was born Feb. 29, 1928 in Watauga County to Willie and Beulah Culler Clawson.
The Rev. Clawson was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired U.S. mail carrier. He was a member of Doe Ridge Baptist Church and pastored several churches in Ashe and Watauga counties.
Survivors include his wife, Irene Clawson; three daughters, Dianne Brown and husband, Eddie, of Boone, Donna Vannoy and husband, David, of Palm Coast, Fla., and Denise Critcher and husband, Roger, of Deep Gap; one stepson, Junior Shore and wife, Emmie, of Lenoir; six grandchildren, Matthew Vannoy and wife, Jennifer, and Samuel Vannoy and wife, Ashley, all of Palm Coast, Fla., Addie, Kristina, Amanda and Andrew Critcher, all of Deep Gap; five stepgrandchildren, Caroline, Emerie and Rosie Shore, all of Lenoir, Jason Brown of Boone and Leah Brown Sloey of Orlando, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, William and Sofia Vannoy of Palm Coast, Fla.; four brothers, Doyle Clawson and wife, Janice, of Stanley, Robert Clawson and wife, Betty, of Morganton, Bill Clawson and wife, Betty, of Boone and Dennis Clawson of Dallas; and three sisters, Mary Catherine Yokeley and husband, Bob, of Wallburg, Polly Combs and husband, Paul, of Boone and Sue Gurley and husband, Steve, of Lincolnton. A number of nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Irene Greene Clawson; one brother, Dean Clawson; and one sister, Dare Hardy.
Services were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 at the Meat Camp Baptist Church, officiated by the Rev. Arvil Hardy. Military graveside rites and burial followed in the Meat Camp Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family suggests memorials to the American Diabetes Association, 222 South Church St., Suite 336 M, Charlotte, N.C. 28202, or to the Watauga County Unit of the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1903, Boone, N.C. 28607.
Online condolences may be made to the Clawson family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Clawson family.

Angeline ‘Angie’ Storie Edmisten
Mrs. Angeline "Angie" Storie Edmisten, 94, of 130 Morningside Drive, Boone, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2008, at the Watauga Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Edmisten is survived by five daughters, Mary E. Baumgardner of Willoughby, Ohio, Betty E. Shoemake, Becky E. Younce and Joyce E. Proffitt and husband Joe, all of Boone, and Anne E. Koon of Roanoke, Va.; two sons, A.V. Edmisten Jr. and wife, Lorene, and Tommy Edmisten, all of Boone; and a special sister-in-law, Helen Edmisten Trexler of Boone.
She is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to express sincere appreciation and thanks to Angie's devoted and loving caregiver, Pat Ingram.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Abram Voyne Edmisten; one son, Bobby Edmisten; two sons-in-law, Johnny Baumgardner and Jerry Younce; her father and mother, William Calvin and Betty Harrison Storie; one sister; and eight brothers.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008, at p.m. at Three Forks Baptist Church. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 until 2 p.m. Officiating will be the Rev. David Ricker, the Rev. Lynn Powers and Dr. Sonny Younce. Burial will follow in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Hampton Funeral Service. At other times, friends may call at the home, 130 Morningside Drive, Boone.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to Three Forks Baptist Church, 1922 US Highway South, Boone, N.C. 28607.
Online condolences may be sent to the Edmisten family at www.hamptonfuneralservice.com
Hampton Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Thomas Smith
Mr. Thomas Johnson “Johnny” Smith, 78, of 256 Rainbow Mountain Road, Boone, died Friday evening, Oct. 10, 2008, at the Watauga Medical Center.
Mr. Smith was born Dec. 24, 1929 in Wilkes County, a son of the late Thomas B. and Thelma Harless Smith. He was a retired machinist for Vermont American Inc., and was a manager of Rose’s Stores Inc. for 21 years. Mr. Smith was a member of First Baptist Church in Wilkesboro.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Aleen Foster Smith, of the home; one son, Thomas T. "Tom" Smith of Boone; one sister, Dora Ruff of Mebane, N.C.; and one brother, David E. Smith of Statesville. He is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Joseph Barrington Smith.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will followed in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens.
Online condolences may be sent to the Smith family at www.hamptonfuneralservice.com.
Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service was in charge of the arrangements.

Ralph Daniel Watkins
Mr. Ralph Daniel Watkins, 89, of Spotsylvania, Va., died on Friday, Oct 3, 2008, at his home.
He was born in Leaksville (now Eden) in Rockingham County, N. C., on Sept. 8, 1919, to Mary Caroline Winstead Watkins and Daniel Robert Watkins. Mr. Watkins grew up in Eden.
Mr. Watkins was a welder by trade, who traveled all over the country to work. He retired in Spotsylvania, Va., in the early 1980s.
Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Claudia Miller Watkins; one son, Ronald Watkins and wife, Elaine, of Spotsylvania; his sister, Lillie Watkins Mast; two nephews, Doug Mast and Dennis Lawson, all of Boone; and a niece, Connie Mast Patterson and husband, Mark, of Germantown, Tenn. He is also survived by two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and other nieces and nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Douglas Watkins.
A graveside service was held in Overlook Cemetery in Eden on Oct. 7.
A memorial service will be held in Spotsylvania at a later date.
Online condolences to the family may be offered at www.fairfuneralhome.com.
Fair Funeral Home in Eden was in charge of arrangements.