Funeral Home Directory
Name	Location	Phone
Henline-Hughes	Bakersville	688-4813
Webb	Spruce Pine	765-4277
Holcombe Brothers	Burnsville	682-2310
Yancey Funeral	Burnsville	678-9962

Chester Knox Souther

Age: 84

Address: Burnsville

Date of Death: July 30, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details:  A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Fred and Sadie Fowler Souther. Chester was a WWII Army Veteran and a retired employee of Glen Raven Mills after 37 years. He was preceded in death by a son: Chester Michael Souther; brothers: Charles, Carroll, Ted, Donald, John and Robert Souther; sisters: Virginia Mitchell and Geneva Bailey. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Hazel Hensley Souther; children: Karen Payne and husband, Bobby, Kathy Ingle and husband, J. C., Kevin Souther and wife, Diane, Kristie Hollifield and husband, Darrell, and Kim Souther all of Burnsville; 5 grandchildren: Mike and Lonny Payne, Terri Ingle-Krause, Amanda Hollifield and Jacob Souther and 2 great grandchildren: Colton Payne and Shayleigh Souther. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Rev. David Garland will officiate. Burial will be in the McCracken Cemetery. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the service at the funeral home.

Pansy Grindstaff Willis

Age: 94

Address: Wing Road, Bakersville

Date of Death: July 28, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details:  A native of Mitchell County she was a daughter of the late Squibb and Bunie Grindstaff. She was a member of the Snow Hill Baptist Church and a member of the Roan Mountain Order of the Eastern Star Chapter # 29. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Wade Willis, three sisters; Lela Grindstaff, Mae Good and Bonnie Smoot and three brothers; Andrew, Mack and Everette Grindstaff.  Survivors include two daughters, Mary Sue Buchanan and husband David of Bakersville, and Betty Lou Norman and husband Bruce of Bakersville, two sons; Tommy Ray Willis and wife Reva of Bakersville and Ted L. Wills and wife Ruth also of Bakersville, and four sisters; Savannah Smith, Mattie Whitney, Alice Scarlette and Ethel Young. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild.  Funeral services for Mrs. Willis will be conducted at 3:00 pm Saturday July 31, 2010 in the Snow Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Dean Honeycutt officiating. Interment will follow in the Snow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until the service hour at the church.

Helen Rose Beavers

Age: 87

Address: Burnsville

Date of Death: April 26, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: (Update) Born April 6, 1923 in Chicago, IL to Ludwick and Victoria Rdesinski Pawlowski, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Beavers and a sister, Lillian Latawiec. Helen worked in Yancey Hospital as a nurses aid for several years and will be remembered by many for her caring help. She was of Polish descent and was proud to be known as the Polish Lady she was. A devout Catholic, she was loved by many who knew her for her devotion to God. Surviving are a son Joe Beavers of Huntingdon, TN and a daughter, Vivian Alvarez of Burnsville; three grandchildren: Michelle Hall, Jeff Beavers and Jason Beavers; seven great grandchildren: Maleah Hulme, Sierra Trott, Christopher Hall, Rachael Beavers, Morgan Beavers, Maddie Beavers and Evan Beavers; two sisters: Evelyn Staskiewicz and Genevieve Zaworski of Chicago and numerous nieces and nephews of family in Chicago. A memorial service will be held at 1 P.M. Saturday, July 31, 2010 in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Yancey County Senior Center, P.O. Box 546, Burnsville, NC 28714.

China Autrey

Age: 47

Address: Spruce Pine

Date of Death: July 25, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details: A native of Mitchell County she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Ima Jean Clemons Autrey. Survivors include two daughters, Nicole Calloway and husband Freddie of Spruce Pine and Misty Biddix and husband Robert of Spruce Pine, three sisters; Rose Whitt of Hickory, Derata Robinson of Marion and Wilma Autrey of Spruce Pine, four brothers; James Autrey of Sanford, NC, Freddy Autrey of Rutherfordton, Robie Autrey of Spruce Pine and Rodney Autrey of Spruce Pine. She is also survived by two granddaughters, Ava Jade Smith and Eden Calloway both of Spruce Pine and a grandson, Robert D. Biddix of Spruce Pine. A private service will be held.

Sharla Baker

Age: Not Given

Address: Anglin Circle, Burnsville

Date of Death: July 25, 2010

Arrangements: Yancey Funeral Service

Details: Shar was born in Orlando, Florida and had formerly lived in Newport News and Virginia Beach, Virginia before moving to Burnsville in 2003. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Ruth Foley. Shar was known for her devotion to her many friends, her love of all animals and her liberal views for the less fortunate and oppressed. She is survived by her best friend and loving husband of 32 wonderful years, Bill Baker; her three pets: Kinsey, Lucky and Emmy Lou and her beautiful horse, Champaigne. Also left to cherish her memory and spirit are Linda Herman (her BFF for over 50 years); Linda’s family, four sisters, and her life long friends and extended family. Interment Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 31st at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Winter Garden, Florida. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, August 15th in the Burnsville Town Center from 3 until 5 p. m. Per Shar’s wishes, memorial donations may be made to Yancey County Humane Society, 982 Cane River School Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.

Jeter Ray Parker

Age: 90

Address: Buladean Community, Bakersville

Date of Death: July 22, 2010

Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home

Details:  He was the son of Fornum and Julie Canipe Parker. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Sam, Jake, and Claude Parker, one sister, Ethel Parker Hoilman, and one nephew, Charles Parker Jr. (Sonny).  He worked at Glen Raven in Burnsville, NC, for 17 years and was a carpenter and farmer. He was a veteran of World War II, a Staff Sergeant in rank. He was a faithful member of Spring Creek Baptist Church and was a teacher and served as a deacon. Survivors include his wife, Zeda Hughes Parker of the home, one sister Maude Parker Forbes of Roan Mountain, TN, special sister and brother in law, Ethel and Farrell Ollis of Bakersville, NC, three nephews, Alvin Dean Ollis and wife Cynthia, Ernest Sparks (Buddy), and Sammy Parker, two nieces, Pat Parker and Betty Stambauch.  Funeral services will be held, July 25, 2010 at 3:00PM in the Spring Creek Baptist Church. Bob McCurry will be officiating the service. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Hughes Cemetery.  Military Rites will be provided by the North Carolina Honor Guard.  Memorials may be made to: Gideons International, PO Box 611, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777.

Bradley Fisher

Age: 56

Address: Forest Fisher Road, Spruce Pine

Date of Death: July 22, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details:  A native of Mitchell County he was a son of Sylvia Crowder Fisher and the late Stokes Fisher. He worked as a Carpenter and was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by two brothers; Clayton and Dennis Fisher, a sister, Brenda Fisher and a nephew, Jerry Fisher. In addition to his mother he is survived by two sons; Ricky Fisher and Bradley Fisher both of the home, four sisters; Mildred Pittman, Marie Sparks, Jean Fisher and Tammy Fisher all of Spruce Pine and two brothers; Morris “Pee Wee” Fisher of Spruce Pine and Glenn “Buddy” Fisher of Marion.  Funeral services for Mr. Fisher will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday July 24, 2010 in the Fairview Baptist Church with the Revs. Luther Carver and Darrin Waldroup officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Friday evening at the home of his mother at 186 Fisher Road, Spruce Pine.

Bonnie Sparks Byrd

Age: 92

Address: Ridgeview Lane, Bakersville

Date of Death: July 21, 2010

Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home

Details:  She was the daughter of the late John and Minnie Green Sparks and a native of Mitchell County, NC. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Church of The Brethren at Harrell Hill. She was preceded in death by her husband Clyde Byrd. She and Clyde were the original founders of the Bonnie and Clyde Drive In Restaurant in Loafers Glory, NC. She resided with her daughter (Carol) for the past two and a half years.  Survivors include her daughter Carol Byrd Bennett, and husband Paul, of Red Hill, NC, one sister, Edna Masters, of Erwin, TN, grandchildren, Mike Hopson, and wife Nancy, of Johnson City, TN, Dan Hopson and wife Tammy, of Red Hill, NC, David Bennett and wife Sarah, of Lynchburg, VA, Sarah Bennett Woody and husband Shannon, of Red Hill, NC, great grandchildren, Samuel and Annie Hopson, Linda and Ethan Hopson, Marcus Beach, Annie and Daniel Bennett, Caroline, Mary Beth and Zeb Woody.  She was preceded in death by her daughter Alice Hopson and husband Max several brothers, and sisters.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 12:00 Noon in Pleasant Grove Church of The Brethren (Harrell Hill), with Paul Bennett officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery (Harrell Hill Rd). A dinner following the services will be held for friends and family at Harrell Hill Community Building.  Memorials may be made to: Pleasant Grove Cemetery 2506 Harrell Hill Rd, Bakersville, NC 28705.

Dollie Poore

Age: 76

Address: Spruce Pine

Date of Death: July 20, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details:  Born in Avery County she was a daughter of the late Linney and Della Grindstaff Hopson. She was a loving, Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother; she also loved to be around people and giving to everyone and was a hard worker. She attended Gouges Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Poore Heaton and a granddaughter, Flisha Lawyer.  Survivors include her husband, Joe Poore of the home, three daughters; Pamela Thomas of Spruce Pine, Rita Smith of Spruce Pine and Audry Orr of Bakersville and a son; Mickey Poore of Marion. She is also survived by three brothers, two sisters, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Poore will be conducted at 7:00 pm Thursday July 22, 2010 in the Gouges Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Tommy Thomas, Mickey Poore and Evan Hopson officiating. Interment will follow in the Gouges Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until the service hour at the church.

John T. Cullifer

Age: 77

Address: Bakersville, NC

Date of Death: July 19, 2010

Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home

Details:  He was a native of Geneva County, Alabama, and was the son of the late Titus and Eldora Ward Cullifer. He had worked as a Chaplain at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN, he was a graduate of Geneva High School in Geneva, AL, he was also a graduate of Slidel Bible Institute in Slidel, AL, where he obtained a Masters Degree in Theology. He was a master woodworker and an active member of Spring Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include: his wife, Eva Booker Cullifer of the home, daughters, Terry Sapp of San Antonio, FL, Vickie (Bill) Howard of Clearwater, FL, Sharon (Wayne) Morrell of Orlando, FL, Jo (Steve) Haynes of Tampa, FL, Patricia (Gary) Latimer of Spruce Pine, NC, Sandi (Greg) Ollis of Buladean, NC, Johnnie (Brian) Masterson of Buladean, NC, sons, John Stephen Cullifer of New Hampshire, George (Donna) Hinzman of Burrnsville, NC, son-in-law, Steve Plante of Port Charlotte, FL, brothers, Ed Cullifer (Carol) of Mt. Pleasant, FL, Carlton Cullifer (Rene) of Kirbyville, TX, sisters, Frances (Dixon) Ard of Coffee Springs, AL, Shirley (Chester) Holland of Enterprise, AL, Charlie Faye (Richard) Grice of Pensacola, FL, Marie (Dean) Garland of Picayune, MS, Janice McCabe of Anniston, AL, uncles, Sam and Gomer Cullifer both of Florida, eighteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by: daughters, Nancy Plante and Renee Stacy. Funeral services will be held, Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 7:00PM in the Spring Creek Baptist Church with Bob McCurry officiating and an Eulogy by Chaplain, Debbie Sheilds. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Interment will be Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 10:00AM in the Butler-Cable-Cullifer Cemetery on Spring Creek Church Road. Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Mitchell County, PO Box 38, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777.

Jeff Hoyle

Age: 31

Address: Bakersville

Date of Death: July 19, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details:  A native of Mitchell County he was a son of Theresa Buchanan Gurley and the late Gary James Hoyle. He worked for the North Carolina Department of Correction and was a veteran of the US Army. He also was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandfather, James Hoyle and his Maternal Grandfather, Cecil Buchanan.  In addition to his mother Theresa Gurley and husband Frank of Bakersville, he is survived by a son, Jacob Allen Hoyle of Bakersville, a brother, Matthew James Hoyle of Bakersville, Paternal Grandmother, Edna Hoyle of Spruce Pine and his Maternal Grandmother, Mildred Buchanan of Bakersville.  Funeral services for Mr. Hoyle will be conducted at 3:00 pm Friday July 23, 2010 in the Bear Creek Baptist Church with the Revs. Darrin Waldroup and Chris Rathbone officiating. Interment will follow in the Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until the service hour at the church.

Hattie Wilcox McCourry

Age: 81

Address: Cherry Lane, Burnsville

Date of Death: July 19, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: Born in Mitchell County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Handy and Fairene Forbes Wilcox. She was the wife of Rev. Troy McCourry who passed away April 9, 2009. Hattie, along with her husband and son, owned and operated Troy’s Greenhouse and Variety for over 52 years. She was a loyal pastor’s wife during Troy’s 27 years at Southside FWB Church in Erwin, TN and 23 years at Pensacola FWB Church. Hattie was preceded in death by brothers and sister: Bruce, Ralph, Cellie, Alfred and Sam Wilcox. She will long be remembered for her loving, caring and generous nature.  Surviving are her son: Wade McCourry of the home; sisters and brothers: Janie Whitson and husband, Brooks, of Unicoi, TN, Claude Wilcox and wife, Patricia, and Bonnie Bowman and husband, Hugh, both of Kingsport, TN, Ronnie Wilcox and wife, Patty, of Mars Hill, and Jim Wilcox and wife, Wanda, of Unicoi, TN. Also surviving are her McCourry brothers and sisters-in-law, a host of nieces and nephews, and, a special friend and caregiver: Louise Honeycutt.  Funeral services will be held at 8PM Thursday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Revs. Bobby Revis, Frank Cable and Roger Whitson will officiate. A graveside service will be held at 11AM Friday in Holcombe Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home.  Flowers are appreciated and accepted, or memorials may be made to Pensacola FWB Church Widow’s Oil Fund, C/O Patricia Silvers, 305 Ewart Wilson Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.

Edna Jones

Age: 99

Address: Burnsville

Date of Death: July 19, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late James and Sarah Manassa Boone Jones. She was also preceded in death by sisters: Martha McMahan, Julia Hall, Mary Magdaline Harding and Ina Suddreth and brothers: Sam and Horace Jones. Edna was a life-long member of Pleasant Gap Baptist Church. She was a loving sister, aunt and faithful friend to all who knew her.  Survivors left to cherish her memory are her sisters: Viola Robinson of Green Mountain and Thula Sparks and husband, Gay, of Micaville; special caregiver: Janet Yarbrough and a host of nieces and nephews who she loved so very much.  Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Pastors Steve Grindstaff and Jerry Shelton will officiate. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday in the Fred Young Cemetery at Pleasant Gap.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Ruth Jobe Rice

Age: 95

Address: Spruce Pine, NC

Date of Death: July 17, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Captain Isaac Tipton Jobe and Alice Evans Jobe and the wife of Carlie R. Rice who died in 1984. She was also preceded in death by brothers: Jess, Bill, and Carl Jobe. She was a graduate of Clearmont High School and returned there to teach for 43 years. Ruth attended Burnsville First Presbyterian Church. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and in 1962, she started Volunteering at Asheville V.A. Medical Center where she served more than 10,000 hours. She was also a member of the Sgt. E.L. Randolph Chapter 57 DAV Auxiliary. She was a former Board Member of the Yancey County Senior Center and delivered meals on wheels for several years. Surviving are a niece: Alice Jobe; nephews: Willie Jobe and wife, Willoree, and Kenny Jobe all of Burnsville and Gary Jobe and wife, Sandy, of Penland. Ruth was a special “Mam Maw” to Robbie, Richard, C.J., Paige and Josh Jobe of Burnsville, Leigh Jobe of Tennessee and Adam Jobe of Asheville.  Funeral services will be held at 7:30 PM Monday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11 AM Tuesday in Forest Lawn Memorial Park at Candler. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 PM Monday prior to the service at the funeral home, and at other times, will be at the home of Willie and Willoree Jobe.  Memorials may be made to Hospice of Yancey County. 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.

Jewel Mathis Penland

Age: 87

Address: Swannanoa

Date of Death: July 17, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County she was a daughter of the late Roy and Evie McIntosh Mathis and the wife of Jack Penland who died in 1986. She was also preceded in death by a son Lee Roy Penland, and brothers Junior Mathis and Ward Mathis.  Surviving are 3 daughters: Pauline Blankenship and husband Jerome, Ethel McPeters and husband Clifford, all of Burnsville, and Tammy Penland of Swannanoa; 3 sons: Jackie Penland, Ronnie Penland and Joey Penland, all of Swannanoa; 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; 5 sisters: Mary Robinson of Burnsville, Marie Ferguson of Jonesborough, TN, Hannah Neighbors of Hamlet, Louise Young of Burnsville and Deborah Mathis of Asheville; 3 brothers: Edd Mathis of Hickory, Wayne Mathis of Jacksonville, NC and Ted Mathis of Asheville.  Funeral Services will be held at 7 PM Sunday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Revs. Clyde Thomason and Stacy Elkins will officiate. Graveside services will be at 11AM Monday in the Metcalf Cemetery on Horton Creek.  The family will receive friends from 6 until 7PM Sunday prior to the service at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to John F. Keever Solace Center, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.

Ada Ray Mitchell

Age: 92

Address: Nebo

Date of Death: July 17, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County she was a daughter of the late Melvin and Nora Honeycutt Ray and the wife of Adam Mitchell who died in 1992.  Surviving are 2 daughters: Carol Adkins and husband Ralph of Nebo and Joyce Ratcliffe and husband Roger of Newnan, GA; 2 grandsons: Eric Adkins and wife Tracey of Marion and Steve Ratcliffe and wife Natalivette of Grantville, GA; 3 great grandchildren: Meredith and Jackson Adkins and Luis Ratcliffe.  Funeral Services will be held at 2PM Monday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Long will officiate. Burial will be in the McCracken Cemetery.

Billy Joe Bartlett

Age: 58

Address: Spruce Pine, NC

Date of Death: July 15, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Lee and Gladys Boone Bartlett. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and a current employee of NC Department of Corrections in Spruce Pine where he had been employed for the past 20 years. Bill was an avid horse lover and spent all his spare time enjoying his horses. Bill lived every day to its fullest. He was a member of Big Crabtree Baptist Church.  Surviving are his wife, Karen Willis Bartlett; a daughter: Leslie Bartlett Crowder and husband, Toby, of Burnsville, 2 sisters: Linda Carroway and husband, Dennis, of Burnsville and Brenda Earley and husband, Lee, of Spruce Pine; 2 step-sons: Travis McKinney of Orlando, FL and Tony McKinney of Spruce Pine; a step-daughter: Brandi Forbes and husband, David, of Spruce Pine; 2 grandchildren: Emilee and Katy Crowder of Burnsville; 2 step-grandchildren: Dawson and Breeounna Forbes of Spruce Pine; and, his father-in-law: Claude Willis of Spruce Pine.Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Rev. Toby Crowder will officiate. Burial will be in the Big Crabtree Baptist Church Cemetery. The N. C. Department of Corrections will serve as honor guard.
The family will receive friends from 1 until 3:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

Abbie Lee Renfro

Age: 82

Address: Green Mountain, NC

Date of Death: July 13, 2010

Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home

Details: She was a native of Mitchell County, NC and the daughter of the late John and Annie Laws Davis. She was a Homemaker and a member of Brummitts Creek Freewill Baptist Church.  Survivors include daughters, Modean Edwards, of Bakersville, NC, and Mary Willis, of Burnsville, NC, one son Rick Renfro and wife Joan, of Newland, NC, grandchildren, Terry Willis, Ronnie Lee Willis, Christy Warehime, Jackie McKinney, Ashley Sheppard, Allen Warehime, special granddaughters, Nikki Willis, and Davida Willis, great grandchildren, Mason, Amber, Jacob, Elaina, Jada, Cortney, Brandon, Matthew, and Michael.  She was preceded in death by her husband R. C. Renfro, sisters, Kathleen Buchanan, Atlas Styles, Millie Honeycutt, and Geneva Fox, and brothers, Earnest and Edd Davis.  The family will receive friends Thursday, July 15 2010 in Henline - Hughes Funeral Home from 6:00PM until 8:00PM. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 16 2010 at 11:00AM in the chapel of Henline - Hughes Funeral Home with Clyde Thomason and Brandon Byrd officiating. Interment will follow at Union Hill Cemetery.  The family would like to express a special thanks to Brian Center Health and Rehab especially her special friend there Sharon Huskey.

Georgia Hall McKinney

Age: 76

Address: Halltown Community, Spruce Pine

Date of Death: July 13, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details:  A native of Mitchell County she was a daughter of the late Harley and Venie Carpenter Hall. She worked many years in the Harris High School Cafeteria and later retired from Ingles in Spruce Pine as a Deli Cook and she was a member of Berry Chapel Baptist Church. She loved Christmas parties for the children in her family and making Christmas candy to share with family and friends. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Gerald McKinney who passed away in 1988, three brothers; Marshall, Lewis and Eugene Hall and two sisters; Augusta Mae Hall and Christine Styles.  Survivors include a son Richard McKinney and wife Beulah of Spruce Pine, two daughters; Evelyn English and husband Jerry and Alice Bryant and husband David all of Spruce Pine, two sisters Lucille Allen of Spruce Pine and Marcella Henson of Spruce Pine and her mother-in-law, Agnes McKinney of Spruce Pine. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.  Funeral services for Mrs. McKinney will be conducted at 2:00 pm Friday July 16, 2010 in the Grindstaff Memorial Chapel of Webb Funeral Home with the Revs. Harold Grindstaff, Dallas Renfro, Fred Proctor and Don Stafford officiating. Interment will follow in the Berry Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Delores DeSumma

Age: 79

Address: Burnsville

Date of Death: July 13, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Chester, PA, she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wood. She was preceded in death by a sister and a brother.  Surviving are her husband of 56 years: Andrew DeSumma; a daughter: Katherine of New Jersey; 2 sons: Andrew of Florida and Nicholas of New Jersey. Several grandchildren also survive.  No services are planned at this time.

Stanley Cannon

Age: 72

Address: Piney Hill Road, Yancey County

Date of Death: July 10, 2010

Arrangements: Yancey Funeral Service

Details: A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Charlie and Lula Bradford Cannon. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 25 ½ years, Esta Faye Cannon and two brothers: Fred Cannon and Ford Cannon. Stanley worked all his life in farming and construction. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving are his daughter, Sheila Jones (Keith Jones); two sons: Stacey Cannon (Audrey Geouge Cannon) and Shane Cannon (Jennifer McCanless); five grandsons: Nathan and Joshua Cannon, Johnathon Cannon, Dakota and Joseph Crain; one granddaughter, Kayla Cannon; one step-grandson, Jacob Jones and one step-granddaughter, Samantha Jones; four sisters: Mary Stissel, Daisy Higgins (James), Esther Williams (Kenneth), Doris Edwards (Theron); two brothers: Ted Cannon and Lester Cannon (Francie); two sisters-in-law: Pearl and Edna Cannon. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p. m. on Tuesday, July 13th in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. Rev. Wayne Braswell will officiate. Burial will follow in the Cannon Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dakota and Joseph Crain, Jacob Jones, Brandon Cannon, Don Phillips, and Calvin Wilson. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p. m. on Monday, July 12th at the funeral home and at other times will be at the home of his daughter and son-in-laws, Sheila and Keith Jones. Memorial donations may be made to The American Cancer Society - Relay for Life c/o Kathlene L Stith, 81 Macmahan Rd. Burnsville, NC 28714.

Madge Elkins Biggs

Age: 80

Address: Burnsville

Date of Death: July 10, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Kelce and Mary Robinson Elkins, and the wife of Joseph Leonard Biggs who died in 1971. She was also preceded in death by two sons: Jay Brian Elkins and William Howard Biggs.  Surviving are 2 daughters: Ruby Cutway of Burnsville and Marlene Riddle and husband, Mack, of Double Island; 4 sons: Gary Biggs of Greeneville, TN, Richard Biggs of Dahlonega, GA, Bobby Biggs of Burnsville and J. D. Biggs of Windom; a sister: Levada Parker of Hickory; 22 grandchildren; and, 29 great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at 7PM Tuesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Revs. Billy Styles and Russell Hughes will officiate. A graveside service will be held at 2PM Wednesday in the Robinson Cemetery on Bakers Creek.  The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Johnny Buckner

Age: 78

Address: Swiss Community, Yancey County

Date of Death: July 10, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Jesse and Pearl Fender Buckner. He was preceded in death by a brother: Tommy Buckner; a sister: Doris Buckner; and, a sister-in-law: Betty Buckner. Johnny was a US Army Veteran and a cattle broker.  Surviving are his wife of 48 years: Peggy Webb Buckner; brothers: Jack Buckner and wife, Barbara, Hugh Buckner, and Donald Buckner and wife, Rachel; a sister: Iva Nell Buckner; and a sister-in-law: Jessie Buckner, all of Burnsville. Several nieces and nephews also survive.  Funeral services will be held at 8PM Tuesday in Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, of which he was a member. The Revs. Jerry Shelton and Shane Cassida will officiate. A graveside service will be held at 11AM Wednesday in Fairview Cemetery at Horton Hill.  The family will receive friends from 6 until 8PM prior to the service at the church, and at other times will be at the home of Iva Nell Buckner.

Donald Lambert

Age: 69

Address: Burnsville

Date of Death: July 9, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Madison County, he was a son of the late Theodore and Flossie Lewis Lambert. Donald was a U S Air Force Veteran and a former building inspector for Yancey County.  Surviving are his wife, Peggy Hopper Lambert, three daughters: Lynn Alves and husband Peter of Clyde, Elaine Wilhelm and husband Rick of Waynesville and Janet Hughes and husband Aaron of Burnsville; a son, Terry Lambert and wife Jackie of Angier, NC, two sisters: Vivian Flynn of Marshall and Clara Ball of Gastonia, an uncle, Russell Lambert of Boise, VA, five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2PM Wednesday in Cane River Baptist Church. The Rev. Shane Cassida will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Madge Robinson

Age: Not Given

Address: Burnsville

Date of Death: July 10, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Rev. Ade Buchanan and Edith Presnell Buchanan and the wife of Virgil Robinson, who died in 1971. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters and 4 brothers. Madge attended Cane River Baptist Church.  Surviving are three daughters, Barbara Huskins and husband Alton of Spruce Pine, Maureen Penland and husband Gerald of Burnsville and Joanne Torres and husband William of Charlotte, two sisters, Virginia Davis of Burnsville and Emma Jean Beaver of Forrest City, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at 8 P M Monday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Rev. Shane Cassida will officiate. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM Tuesday in the Double Island Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8 PM Monday prior to the service at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to Neurofibromatosis, Inc., NF Research, P. O. Box 66884, Chicago, IL 60666.

Mae Peterson Miller

Age: 98

Address: Renfro Road, Green Mountain, NC

Date of Death: July 10, 2010

Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home

Details: She was a Native of Mitchell County, NC and the daughter of the late Dolphus and Viola Gortney Peterson. She was a Homemaker and a member of Union Hill Freewill Baptist Church.  Survivors include three sons, Royce H. Miller and wife Nancy, of Green Mountain, NC, Ray Miller and wife Linda, of Asheville, NC, Reece Miller and wife Kay of Greensboro, NC, one sister, Effie Castell, of Spruce Pine, NC, one brother, Boyd Peterson, of Bakersville, NC, ten grandchildren, and seventeen great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband Hobert Miller, sister, Grace Webb, two brothers, Bill and Frank Peterson, and one son H. D. Miller.  Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 8:00PM in the chapel of Henline - Hughes Funeral Home with Clyde Thomason officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Interment will be Monday, July 12, 2010 at 11:00AM at Union Hill Cemetery.

Clarence Bennett

Age: 79

Address: Griffith Branch Road, Green Mountain

Date of Death: July 9, 2010

Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home

Details: He was the son of the late Clayton and Julia Barnett Bennett. He worked at the Veterans Hospital in Johnson City, TN, and was also a Farmer. He was a Veteran of The United States Army, and served in the Korean War.  Survivors include his wife, Madeline Griffith Bennett of the home, daughter, Sherry Souther and husband Steve, of North Wilkesboro, NC, and a son, Todd Bennett and wife Donna, of Green Mountain, NC, one sister, Phyllis Brand, of Conover, NC, one brother, Dayton Bennett, of Columbus, Ohio, and four grandchildren, Kristin Souther, Zack Souther, Jessica Stafford, and Houston Bennett.  He was preceded in death by one sister, Kay Heaton.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 8:00PM in the chapel of Henline - Hughes Funeral Home with Randy Clark officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Interment will be Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 2:00PM at Tipton Griffith Cemetery with the North Carolina Honor Guard conducting Military Honors.  Memorials may be made to: Pigeon Roost Brethren Church c/o Norma Faye Peterson 1023 Brummits Creek Rd Green Mountain NC 28740 or to Lower Brummits Creek Church of The Brethren c/o Kim Griffith 135 Miller Rd Green Mountain NC 28740.

Fred Hollifield

Age: 86

Address: Hawkins Branch Road, Spruce Pine

Date of Death: July 9, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details:  A native of McDowell County, he was the son of the Misher and Glennie Buchanan, was preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Ellis Hollifield who passed away in January of this year and was a member of the Pine Branch Baptist Church. He loved life, giving to others and the Lord, loved the outdoors and doing volunteer work for the local rest homes. In nineteen eighty-seven he received the Governor’s Volunteer Award. He was employed for over twenty years with the Charlotte Observer. In addition to his parents and wife; he was preceded in death by four brothers; Robert, Roy, Ray, and Charles Hollifield; a grandson; A.J. Hollifield and a special niece, Mary Jane Burleson.  Survivors include three sons; Bobby Hollifield and wife, Glenda of Spruce Pine; Freddie Hollifield and wife, Kay of Spruce Pine; and Keith Hollifield and wife, Gail of Burnsville; a daughter; Judy Cannon and husband, Glenn of Spruce Pine. He is also survived by two brothers; John Hollifield of Spruce Pine and Bill Hollifield of Roanoke, VA; and three sisters; Ruth Buchanan, Betty Johnson, and Jewell Buchanan all of Bakersville, seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.  Funeral services for Mr. Hollifield will be conducted at 4:00 pm Sunday July 11, 2010 in the Grindstaff Memorial Chapel of Webb Funeral Home with the Rev’s. Steve Williams and Harold Grindstaff officiating. Interment will follow in the Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home chapel.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Mitchell County PO Box 38 Spruce Pine, NC 28777.

Vida Atkins Carroll

Age: 79

Address: Sleepy Hollow Road, Burnsville

Date of Death: July 9, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter of the late Welzie and Lucy Gardner Atkins and the wife of Earl Carroll who died in 1965. She was also preceded in death by brothers: Vernon, Von and Bernard Atkins.  Surviving are daughters: Debbie Boone and husband, Rev. Dwight Boone, Jr., and Wanda Boone and husband, Gary, grandchildren: D. W. Boone and Shannon Anders and husband, Bobby; great granddaughters: Tara and Tegan Anders all of Burnsville; a sister: Gladys Rathbone; brothers: Paul and Clarence Atkins all of Mitchell County and a host of nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held in the Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Dwight Boone, Jr. will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 P. M. Sunday at Faith Baptist Church, Highway 197 North in Burnsville after the service.  Memorials may be made to Yancey County Special Olympics, 1342 Bear Wallow Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.

Shelby Gene Higgins

Age: 63

Address: Bill Allen Branch Road, Burnsville

Date of Death: July 8, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County, he was a son of Shelby and Edgel Bailey Higgins of Greeneville, TN. He was preceded in death by a son, Justin Higgins. Gene was a former employee of Glen Raven Mills of Burnsville.  Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife of 30 years, Lila Blevins Higgins, a daughter: Sherry Banks and husband, Marvin, of Burnsville; 2 granddaughters: Alesha Norton and husband, Tucker, and Amanda Banks all of Burnsville; a brother: Steven Higgins of Greeneville, TN; a sister: Joyce Brannis of New Port News, VA.  Funeral services will be held at 7:30 PM Friday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday in the Academy Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 PM Friday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Margaret Alice Burleson

Age: 95

Address: Highway 70 West, Marion

Date of Death: July 7, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details: She was born on March 14, 1915 in Mitchell County to the late Bruce and Rachel Bradford Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband; Warnie George Burleson who passed away in 2000. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by three daughters; Gladys Baker, Ann Berrittie, and Nettie Powell; one granddaughter; Sharon Ann Jackson; two brothers; Bob Smith and Robert Smith; and two sisters; Lizzie Ricker and Joyce McFalls. Mrs. Burleson was a member of the Greenlee Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing and quilting.  She is survived by her son; Charles F. Burleson and wife, Sharon of Marion; two sisters; Bell Wilkie of Spruce Pine and Thelma Hill of Virginia; granddaughters; Michelle Baker, Becky Lawson, Donna Hogan, Laura Berrittie, Sandra Rae Campbell, and Tammy Campbell; grandson; David Burleson; great granddaughters; Brandy Lee, Jessica Berry, Dannette Munez, Taylor Burleson, Destinee Campbell, Catina Young, Jamie Marie Cable, Halie Hall, and Alisha Mills; great grandsons; Dustin Lewis, Bobby Ray, Flash McShaffrey, Robert Lawson, Jason Lawson; Eddie Wright; great great granddaughters; Tamara Crawford, Mea Mills, McKenzie Wright, Amelia Bennett, and Terra Clark; great great grandson; Marcus Sigmon.  The funeral services for Mrs. Alice Burleson will be held on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 2:00pm in the Grindstaff Memorial Chapel of Webb Funeral Home. The Rev. Jimmy Upton will office the service. Interment will be in the Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services in the funeral home chapel.

James Parker

Age: 58

Address: Burnsville

Date of Death: July 7, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Avery Parker and Merle Carroll Parker. He attended Browns Creek Missionary Baptist Church. James was loved by all who knew him.  Surviving, in addition to his mother, are 4 sisters: Mildred Hollifield and husband, Tommy, of Tallahassee, FL, Gabra Burris and husband, Gary, of Marion, Donna Gibson and husband, Carson, of Spruce Pine, Shelia Baldwin of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 4 brothers: Zeke Parker and wife, Doris, of Marion, Howard Parker and wife, Lillian, Jacky Parker, Harlon Parker and wife, Cherie, all of Burnsville. Several nieces and nephews also survive.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Rev. Charlie Carroway and Tony Laws will officiate. Burial will be in the Carroway Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the home of Harlon Parker in the South Toe Community.  Memorials may be made to Yancey Residential Services, P. O. Box 849, Burnsville, NC 28714.

Edith "Maw" Hinkle

Age: 86

Address: Spruce Pine

Date of Death: July 6, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details: Born in Avery County she was a daughter of the late Zeb and Minnie Hughes. She was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist church and loved Gardening and sewing. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Harry J. Hinkle, a son, Gerald Hinkle, a granddaughter, Jeanna Shipman and several brothers and sisters.  Survivors include a daughter Betty Barrier and husband Tim of Bakersville, grandson, Cody Hinkle and wife Debbi of Spruce Pine, great grandson, Jacob Hinkle of Boone and a great granddaughter, Della Jo Hinkle also of Boone. She is also survived by three brothers, Vance Hughes of Spruce Pine, Quince Hughes of Bakersville and Ed Hughes of Michigan and one sisters, Nola Hughes of Spruce Pine.  Funeral services for Mrs. Hinkle will be conducted at 11:00 am Thursday July 8, 2010 in the Liberty Hill Baptist church with the Revs. B.G. McMahan and David Philbeck officiating. Interment will follow in the Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.  In lieu of flowers the family asks that Memorial Donations be made to Hospice of Mitchell County PO Box 38 Spruce Pine, NC 28777.

Weldon Hoyle

Age: 86

Address: Spruce Pine

Date of Death: July 5, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details: A lifelong resident of Mitchell County, he was a son of the late Manley and Trula Marie Hoyle. He served in the US Army and the US Air Force during WWII and the Korean War and he loved to fish. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers; Henry and CA Hoyle and one sister, Pauline Buchanan.  Surviving are his wife Earlene Silvers Hoyle, daughters, Glenda Stewart and husband Bill of Spruce Pine and Sherry Stout and husband Mark of Newland, one son; Keith Hoyle and wife Tina of Spruce Pine and two sisters; Irene Buchanan and Jean Autrey both of Spruce Pine. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Mark Stewart, Richard Stewart, Marsha Watkins, Dustin Hoyle, Alecia Vess and Cindel Hoyle, one great grandson, Trevin Hoyle and eleven nieces and nephews.  Funeral services for Mr. Hoyle will be conducted at 2:00 pm Thursday July 8, 2010 in the Grindstaff Memorial Chapel of Webb Funeral Home with the Revs. Gary Smith and Wayne Braswell officiating. Interment and Military graveside rites will follow in the Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Geneva Robinson

Age: 82

Address: Burnsville

Date of Death: July 5, 2010

Arrangements: Yancey Funeral Service

Details: She was the daughter of the late Cutler and Mamie Ward. She was also preceded in death by her husband Samuel Dewey Robinson; two sons: Gary Lynn Robinson and Don Wayne Robinson. Surviving is a son, Dale Robinson and wife Wedia, one brother; Vernon Ward of Whiteville, NC; two sisters: Anna Mae Carette and husband, John, Betty Becking and husband, William all of Whiteville, NC; three grandchildren: Nancy Christina Moore, Buddy Robinson and wife, Lisa; Derek Robinson and wife, Elizabeth; two great-grandchildren: Madeline Moore and Floyd Allan Robinson. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Wilma Blevins Mitchell

Age: 82

Address: Mayberry Lane, Burnsville

Date of Death: July 5, 2010

Arrangements: Yancey Funeral Service

Details: She was the wife of the late Britton Mitchell. She was also preceded in death by her parents Zackie and Lettie Blevins, a brother, Print Blevins and his wife, Mary Jo, also a grandson Justin Higgins. Surviving are sons: Gilbert Blevins (Brenda), Mike Mitchell (Kim), Robert Mitchell, (Renata), Randall Mitchell (Helen), Billy Mitchell and Darrell Mitchell. Daughters: Lila Higgins (Gene), Donna Chaney (Gary). Brothers: Thurman Blevins (Mary) of Robinsville, Stanley Blevins (Peggy), Veron Blevins (Hazel) of Hickory, Calvin Blevins (Mabel) of Georgia. One sister, Della Jarrett, of Burnsville. Wilma also had 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July 7th at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. The Rev. Keith George will officiate. The burial will follow in the Mitchell Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 til 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 6th in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services.

Winnie Pearl McKinney

Age: 78

Address: 70 Partner Lane, Newdale Community

Date of Death: July 4, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Charlie “Bud” and Pearl Presnell Wilson and the beloved wife of S. D. McKinney, Jr. who passed away in 1999. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Orin John Wilson.  Surviving are a daughter: Marcia McKinney of the home; a son: Tracy McKinney and wife, Vickie, of Abingdon, VA; 2 grandchildren: Amber McKinney of Abingdon and Chad McKinney and wife, Cherry, of Newdale; a great grandchild: Cheyenne McKinney; 2 step great grandchildren: Payton and Ayden Middleton; a special niece: Brenda Ledford and her family; a special nephew: Kristian Huskins; sisters: True Elliott and Faye Boone; brothers: Charles Wilson and wife, Juanita, and Frank Wilson; brother-in-law: William Bill McKinney and wife, Helen, all of Burnsville, and a host of special nieces and nephews who are appreciated.  The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 PM Tuesday at Faith Fellowship Church. Private funeral services will be held Wednesday. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Revs. David Gillespie and Frank Wyatt will officiate. Memorials may be made to James Project or Hospice of Yancey County.

Richard Conley

Age: 71

Address: Spruce Pine

Date of Death: July 3, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details: He was born in Mitchell County, NC on November 19, 1938 to Gladys Conley and Carmel Cox. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved the outdoors, golfing, fishing, family, and life. He was a builder and developer in Knoxville, TN for many years.  He is survived by his wife; Betty Huskins Conley of Spruce Pine, NC; his son; Richard Conley of Knoxville, TN; his sister; Scottie Wilson of Bakersville, NC; and former wife; Wanda Garland of Knoxville, TN. He is also survived by his stepchildren; Steve and Amy Willis of Lynchburg, VA and Gerri Willis and David Evans of Hartsdale, NY and Aaron and Frankie Pryor of Cincinnati, OH. He was a grandfather to six grandchildren; Elizabeth Wagner of Cincinnati, OH; Josiah, Zion, and Elisha Conley of Knoxville, TN; and Nate and Cate Willis of Lynchburg, VA.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Lily Branch Baptist Church with a graveside service at 2:00 pm for those wishing to attend. A reception will immediately follow in the Fellowship Hall for all.  In lieu of flowers the family asks that Memorial Donations be made to Hospice of Mitchell County PO Box 38 Spruce Pine, NC 28777.

Mae Blalock Fisher

Age: 84

Address: Marion, VA

Date of Death: July 3, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Florence Westall Patton. She was also preceded in death by her husband David L. Fisher; 2 sisters: Essie Robinson and Erma Ball; a brother: Arthur Patton Jr. and a granddaughter: Amanda Fisher.  Surviving are her children: Karen Hastings and husband Jim of Boone, Larry Blalock and wife Joanne of Charlotte, Dana Blalock and wife Joy of Troutman, and Denise Fisher of St. Clairsville, Ohio; 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Patton Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Charles Ray Jones, Sr.

Age: 73

Address: Estatoe Community

Date of Death: July 1, 2010

Arrangements: Yancey Funeral Service

Details: A native of Mitchell County, he was born July 24th, 1936 to the late H.A. and Mayme Ledford Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Hollifield. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957. He was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church,where he served as a Deacon. He had also taught Sunday school classes. He had retired from Coats America after a 42 year career. He is survived by his wife, Betty Graybeal Jones; sons, Charles Ray Jones Jr. and wife Teresa of Spruce Pine, Richard Keith Jones and wife Sheila of Burnsville; a daughter, Janie Queen and husband Donald of Bakersville; grandsons, Bradley Jones and wife Dedra, Jacob Jones;granddaughters, Sarah Morrisey and husband Jamie, Ashley Mohr and husband Adam, and Samantha Jones; step grandsons, Dakota and Joseph Crain, Chris Hutchins; step granddaughters, Angie Webb and Miranda Nunnally, along with great grandchildren Caleb and Emma Morrissey and step great grandchildren Trinton and Gavin Nunnally, Ashur Webb and Aerith Webb. Charles enjoyed traveling and camping with family and friends. He loved both his family and church family and will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends at Yancey Funeral Services in Burnsville from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Sunday, July 4th. Funeral Services will be held at Liberty Hill Baptist Church at 1:00 pm on Monday, July 5th. The Revs. B.G. McMahan and David Philbeck will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites being conducted by the Mitchell County Veterans Memorial Team. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Lung
Association, 514 Daniels St. # 109, Raleigh, NC 27605 or to the Gideons.

Sara Katherine Rowe

Age: 82

Address: Buladean Community, Bakersville

Date of Death: July 1, 2010

Arrangements: Yancey Funeral Service

Details: She was the daughter of the late George and Thula Garland and the wife of 61 years to Samuel Alonzo Rowe who died in 2008. Katherine was a retired seamstress who loved to crotchet, make dolls and she loved to travel. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Ashli Erin Boyd and son in law, Jerry Edward Boyd.
Katherine is survived by three daughters, Sheila Diane Bokath and husband Gary of Stanwood, WA, Shirley Ann Bokath and husband Douglas of Azusa, CA and Patricia Ann Boyd of Bakersville; grandchildren, Stephanie Denise Bokath, Shannon Michelle Bokath, Stacey Lynn Bokath, Mark James Bokath, Kimberly Ann Bokath and Kelsee Rochelle Boyd; great grandchildren, Braden Evan Bokath and Anthony Douglas Bokath-Piloto. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on July 11, 2010 at 5:00pm in the Lambsfold Farms Cemetery located in Columbus, NC. The Rev. David Rowe will officiate.

Irene Robinson Marsh

Age: 98

Address: Micaville

Date of Death: June 30, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Lewis and Doshia Silvers Robinson. She was the wife of the late James Marsh. A daughter, Shirley Marsh, and a great grandson, Mark McMahan, preceded her in death. Irene was a member of Micaville Presbyterian Church. She retired from the Yancey County School system as Manager of Micaville Elementary Lunchroom.  Surviving are 4 children: Bobby Marsh, Janice Grove, Jim Marsh and wife, Sue, all of Micaville, and Charlene Ray and husband, Tommy, of Old Fort; 7 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and, a great, great granddaughter.  Funeral services will be held at 7PM Friday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Rev. Pete Peterson will officiate. A graveside service will be held at 11AM Saturday in Holcombe Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6 until 7PM Friday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Paul Allen

Age: 92

Address: Bakers Creek

Date of Death: June 30, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Madison County, he was a son of the late Clausel and Roxie Edney Allen, and the husband of Irene Anglin Allen who died in 2000. They had been married for 60 years. He was also preceded in death by an infant daughter: Mabel Irene; brothers: Jeter, Clarence, Fred and Zenus Allen; and, sisters: Vaughtie Wheeler, Blanche Metcalf, Vergie Hampton, Vivian Gardner, Lillie Dodd and Annie Foster. Paul attended Bakers Creek Baptist Church, where he was a former Sunday School teacher and singing leader. Paul had a family quartet “The Allen Family”, who sang together over 50 years. He loved his Lord, family, church and had a host of friends.  Surviving are his son: Preston Allen and wife, Phyllis; daughter: Nina Hughes and husband, Johnny all of Burnsville; grandchildren: Jeffrey, Anthony, Pam and Tami; great grandchildren: Whitley, Chelsea, Nick, Andrea, Juliana and Finley; two step great grandchildren: Jason and Sam; and three great, great step grandchildren: Kilee, Cloey, and Cane.  Funeral services will be held at 2PM Friday in Bakers Creek Baptist Church. The Rev. Royce Ball will officiate. Burial will follow in the Charlie Anglin Family Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6 until 8PM Thursday at Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home, where the body will remain until taken to the church to lie in state one hour prior to the service.  Memorials may be made to Yancey County Senior Center, P. O. Box 546, Burnsville, NC 28714, or Gideons International, P. O. Box 264, Burnsville, NC 28714.

Hazel Barnett Miller

Age: 80

Address: Pigeon Roost Road, Green Mountain

Date of Death: June 28, 2010

Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home

Details: She was the daughter of the late Don and Bertha Barnett. She was a Homemaker and a member of Pigeon Roost Freewill Baptist Church.  Survivors include her daughter Beverly Ann Miller, of Burnsville, NC, sons, Dwight Miller and wife Wanda, of Erwin, TN, and Mearl Miller and wife Linda, of Estatoe, NC, two sisters, Betty Hensley, of Jonesboro, TN and Frances Tipton, of Johnson City, TN, three grandchildren, Sheri Jervis, Angie Sparks, and Holly Gouge, four great grandchildren, Haley Sparks, Santana Sparks, Starla Breanna Gouge, and Austin Lee Franklin.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Miller, sister, Ruby Guthrie, brothers, Bradley Barnett, Wilbur Barnett, and Charles Abrams.  Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 8:00PM in the chapel of Henline - Hughes Funeral Home with Arnold Hensley, David Garland, and Marvin Miller officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service.

Tom C. Aldridge

Age: 69

Address: Buck Hill Road, Newland

Date of Death: June 28, 2010

Arrangements: Yancey Funeral Service

Details: A native of Avery County, he was a son of Ruth Smith Aldridge of Newland and the late Carl Aldridge, who passed away in 1966. He was also preceded in death by a nephew, Carl Micheal Aldridge, who passed away in 2000. Tom was a member of First Baptist of Crossnore, where he taught the Young Married Couples Class along with his wife for 10 years. He owned and operated Tom C. Aldridge,Trucking,Inc, where he was known as “Lockwasher” and “Baby Whale”. He was a truck driver for over 55 years, who was known by many and loved by all.  After retirement, hewas employed with the Avery County Transport Authority for 7 years. Surviving in addition to his mother, Ruth Smith Aldridge, is his loving wife of 38 years, Doris Johnson Aldridge; daughter, Alesia Calloway and husband, Steve, of Buck Hill; son, Doyle Hutcheson and wife, Pamela, of North Pole, Alaska; three brothers: Mike Aldridge and wife, Martha, of Newland, Garry Aldridge and wife, Alicia, of Blowing Rock and Dennis Aldridge and wife, Maria, of Newland; three grandchildren: Amber Dawn Calloway, Ryan Doyle Hutcheson and Christopher Alan Hutcheson; special friends Chuck and Phyllis Walker. Several nieces, nephews and a host of friends also survive. Funeral Services will be held at 8 pm on Wednesday, June 30th, at First Baptist-Crossnore. His pastor, Rev. Lander Heafner and his brother, Rev. Dennis Aldridge will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8pm prior to the service at the church and at other times at the home. Graveside Services will be held at 10 am on Thursday July 1, in Crossnore Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Randall Aldridge, David Smith, Reed Clark, Albert Jaynes, Tommy Huskins, And Clay Cuthbertson. Memorial donations may be made to Crossnore Baptist Men, in c/o Baptist-Crossnore PO box 370 Crossnore NC 28616.

Frank Fox

Age: 77

Address: Green Mountain

Date of Death: June 28, 2010

Arrangements: Yancey Funeral Service

Details: He was a son of the late Sol and Carrie Johnson Fox and the husband of 56 years to Shirley Fox. Frank was a retired lineman for French Broad Electric Corp. and a farmer. He was a member of the Green Mtn. Freewill Baptist Church. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will truly be missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his sisters, Magalene Miller, Marie Laws, Geneva Briggs and Margie Fox; brothers, Daniel, Donald, Melvin, Levi and Buck Fox. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Fox of the home; daughters, Kathy Pittman and husband Jackie and Debbie Fox and Tim all of Burnsville; three sisters, Julia Jones, Ollie Laws and Nola Beaver all of Burnsville; grandchildren, Wesley Pittman (Shanna), Laura Bradford (Sam) and Bobby Hylemon (Myria); great grandchildren, Adrian, Autumn, Olivia and Addison. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Thursday, July 1, 2010 in the chapel of Yancey Funeral Services with the Rev. Steve Penland officiating. Burial will follow in the McCracken Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Rd., Burnsville, NC 28714.

Lavie Eugene Ledford

Age: 76

Address: Green Mountain

Date of Death: June 27, 2010

Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home

Details: He was the son of the late Thomas J. and Evelyn Sailor Ledford, and a native of Mitchell County, NC. He was self employed as a Farmer. He attended Cornerstone Bible Church. Surviving is his wife Ethel Rice Ledford, of the home. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Dora Hoilman, Carrie Cook, Nettie Hobson, and Dona Causey, and his brothers Roy, Edd, Howard, Clarence, Arthur, and Grovie.  Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 7:00PM in the chapel of Henline - Hughes Funeral Home with Ronnie Gouge officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 11:00AM at Gouge Cemetery (Gouge Cove Rd).

Bonnie May Rogers Thomas

Age: 85

Address: Burnsville

Date of Death: June 27, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late George and Julia Jones Hall and wife of Edward Rogers who died in 1967 and Walker Thomas who died in 1989. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jerry Rogers. She was a retired employee of Belks Department Store in Spruce Pine. Bonnie was a member of Pleasant Gap Baptist Church.  She is survived by aunts: Edna Jones of Burnsville, Thula Sparks of Micaville and Viola Robinson of Green Mountain; several cousins and Sabrina Burleson who called her Grandma.  Funeral services will be held at 7:30 PM Tuesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Revs. Steve Grindstaff and B. G. McMahan will officiate. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday in the Fred Young Cemetery at Pleasant Gap.  The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.

Myrtle S. Johnson

Age: 76

Address: Green Mountain

Date of Death: June 26, 2010

Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home

Details: A native of Mitchell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Harris and Hannah Gardner Street. She was previously employed at Taylor Togs and was a member of the Upper Pigeon Roost Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include: daughter, Debbie Bartlett and husband Timmy of Green Mountain, NC, sons, Michael Johnson and wife Tricia of Green Mountain, NC, Danny Johnson and wife Patsy of Green Mountain, grandchildren, Michael, Vincent, Sarah, Tommy, Timmy, Shane, Robbie, and Hunter Johnson, great grandchildren, Gavin, Bailey, and Kaden Johnson, sister, Cassie Honeycutt. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Robert Grant Johnson who passed away in 2007, brothers, Brown and Taylor Street, nephews, Dallas Honeycutt and Timothy Street. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 28, 2010 at 8:00PM in the Chapel of Henline-Hughes Funeral Home in Bakersville, NC. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Keith Miller and David Garland will be officiating the service. Interment will be Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 11:00AM in the Bennett Cemetery.

Mildred Forbes Buchanan

Age: 81

Address: Bent Road, Spruce Pine

Date of Death: June 25, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details: She was born on November 10, 1928 to the late Wiley and Texie Woody Forbes. She was a homemaker and a member of the Fairview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a brother, Carroll Forbes and a sister, Lottie Davis. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of sixty-four years; Avery Buchanan; two sons; David Buchanan and wife, Judy of Spruce Pine and Avery Buchanan, Jr. and wife, Barbara of Nebo; one daughter; Margie Ingram and husband, George of Newland; five sisters; Kathleen Buchanan and Irene Fisher of Spruce Pine; Anna Lee Ledford of Tennessee; Jennie V. Cook of Marion; and Lucy Lanning of Nebo; one brother; Jack Forbes of Spruce Pine; special sister-in-law; Hazel Forbes of New Jersey; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.  The funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Buchanan will be conducted on Monday, June 28, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Fairview Baptist Church. The Rev’s. Tommy Thomas and Rose Wise will officiate the service. Interment will be in the Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 until 9 at Webb Funeral Home.

Frank Kenneth Burleson

Age: 55

Address: Cane Creek Community

Date of Death: June 25, 2010

Arrangements: Yancey Funeral Service

Details: A native of Mitchell County, he was a son of the late Pless and Eula Ledford Burleson. He was also preceded in death by two brothers: Donny Jay Burleson and an infant brother; sister-in-law, Cynthia Burleson, who passed away in 2002 and a great-nephew, Andrew Edwards. Frank worked for over 32 years at Henredon, was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and an avid football fan. Surviving is a daughter, Darlene Burleson and a son, Daniel Burleson, both of Spruce Pine; two sisters: Faye Edwards and husband, Charles, and Emma Buxton, all of Spruce Pine; four brothers: Darrell Burleson of Bakersville, Dorman Burleson of Conway SC, Ray Burleson and wife, Cathe, of Arden, and Joe Burleson and wife, Jean, of Conway SC; two beautiful granddaughters: Alyssa and Katelynn Angel. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 27 at Calvary Baptist Church on Cane Creek. Revs. John Stafford, Don Stafford and Gene King will officiate. Graveside services will follow in the Cane Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 til 4 p.m. on Sunday prior to the service at the church and at other times will be at the home of his sister, Faye Edwards at Altapass. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Mitchell County, P.O. Box 38, Spruce Pine, N.C. 28777.

Claude Pitman

Age: 80

Address: Cane Creek Community

Date of Death: June 24, 2010

Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home

Details: A native of Mitchell County, he was the son of the late Dock and Bertie Woody Pitman. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Fred, Earl, Edd, and Graham Pitman; and six sisters, Lois Pitman, Gladys Ledford, Florence Wilson, Georgia Dixon, Arlene Hudson, and Iva Lee Moss. He was a gifted guitar player, gospel singer, and a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church.  Survivors include his wife, Joyce Jones Pitman of the home; one son, Thomas Wayne Pitman and wife Sheila of Bakersville; two daughters, Cheryl Buchanan and husband Eddie of Bakersville, and Diana Hughes and husband Robert of Bakersville; five grandsons, Shane Hughes, Adam Hughes, Michael Buchanan, Anthony Pitman, and Brandon Pitman; a granddaughter, Sarah Pitman; one brother, Lawrence Pitman; and two sisters, Edith Bumgardner and Jean Boyd; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be conducted at 4:00PM, Sunday, June 27, 2010 at the Cane Creek Baptist Church with Reverends Lonnie McClellan and Ronnie Gouge officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Cane Creek Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Mitchell County, PO Box 38, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777.

Robert Whitson, Jr.

Age: 81

Address: Green Mountain

Date of Death: June 24, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: He was born in Unicoi County, Tennessee. Robert was a son of the late Robert and Violet Gillis Whitson. He was the husband of Wanda Blease King, who died in 2003. He was also preceded in death by a daughter: Nancy Whitson; and, a brother: Rassie Whitson. Robert was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and member of North Bend Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as Treasurer until his health declined.  Surviving are 2 sons: Steve Whitson and wife, Billie Jean, of Burnsville and David Whitson and wife, Saundra, of Hudson, NC; 2 daughters: Debra Deyton and husband, Rodney, and Lisa Barker and husband, Danny, all of Bristol, TN; 12 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 4 sisters: Ruby Letterman and Rita Honeycutt of Burnsville, Ruth Mosley of Perry Hall, MD and Rosetta Walsh of Elizabethton, TN; and, 3 brothers: Ralph Whitson of Ft. Meyers, FL, and Bill and Ray Whitson of Taylorsville.  Funeral services will be held at 8PM Friday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Revs. Blaine Whitson and Derek Whitson will officiate. A graveside service will be held at 11AM Saturday in Peterson Hill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 6 until 8PM Friday at the funeral home.

Gene William Robinson

Age: 70

Address: Not Given

Date of Death: June 23, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details: Son of the late Pearl Lena and Homer Albert Robinson, he was born June 6, 1940 in Mitchell County, North Carolina. In addition to his mother and father he was preceded in death by a brother Billy Ray Robinson of Morganton, North Carolina.  Gene is survived by his son Chris and daughter-in-law Charlene Starr of Hillsborough, NC; five grandchildren, Stephanie, Hannah, Stephen, Miranda, and Rachelle; a brother Jimmy Robinson of Falls Church, VA, two sisters, Glenda Lowery of Spruce Pine, NC, and Frances Baker of Lebanon, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.  Gene graduated from Bowman High School in Bakersville, NC. Afterward he attended Blanton Business College in Asheville, NC before relocating to Virginia. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era at Fort Belvoir, VA. After leaving the military he lived in Arlington, VA where he worked for the Washington Gas Company, and Casio and Wolf Printing Company before returning to North Carolina. He was employed by Brad Ragan in Spruce Pine, N.C. He was a member of Silver Chapel Baptist Church in Bandana, N.C. Gene was a successful soccer coach and mentor to many youth by imparting his knowledge of teamwork and cooperation. He enjoyed country music, was an avid Washington Redskin fan, liked NASCAR Racing and was a devoted Mitchell High Mountaineer fan. His companion for many years was his beloved dog, Spotty. She was Gene’s traveling buddy; she loved to ride in his van, and whenever you saw Gene you saw Spotty. Gene was a brother, father, and grandfather, and will be missed by all. Funeral services for Mr. Robinson will be conducted at 7:00 pm Friday June 25, 2010 at the Grindstaff Memorial Chapel with Chris Starr speaking. Interment will be in the Silver Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the Chapel.

Mary Jane Cook

Age: 100

Address: Bakersville

Date of Death: June 22, 2010

Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home

Details: She was a native of Mitchell County, NC, and was the daughter of the late John L. and Polly Cook Buchanan. She was a homemaker. She spent time reading her Bible and working circle word puzzles. Survivors include: son, Homer Cook and wife Jane of Bakersville, NC, sister, Vivian Spindler and husband Jake of Tyner, NC, grandchildren, Rosemary and husband Robert Joseph Allen, Stan Cook and wife Lisa of Spruce Pine, NC, great grandchildren, Robert Joseph Allen III, Christopher Daniel Allen, Chloe Elizabeth Cook, several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by: husband, Thomas Cook, sons, Hancel and Thomas Jr. Cook, sisters, Zelma Greer, Nellie Hobson, Nan McKinney, Rittie McKinney, Sally Yelton, brothers, Fayette and Homer Buchanan.  Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 8:00PM in the Chapel of Henline-Hughes Funeral Home in Bakersville, NC. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Ronnie Gouge, Dallas Renfro, and Wade Campbell will be officiating the service. Interment will be Sunday, June 27, 2010 at 1:00PM in the Spruce Pine Memorial Cemetery.  The family would like to say a special thank you to Brian Center administration, the wonderful nurses and cna's, cafeteria staff, and caregivers, her special angel Lynda Gertz, and also to Jean Greene and Wade Campbell who she loved very much. A special thanks also to Hospice of Mitchell County. Memorials may be made to: Brian Center Recreation Department, 218 Laurel Creek Court, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777.

Burbage Henry Buchanan

Age: 90

Address: Spruce Pine

Date of Death: June 22, 2010

Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home

Details: Burbage was the son of Steven Green and Callie Monway Buchanan.  He was preceded in passing by wife Gladys Buchanan, in 1981, and later by Wilma Rose Buchanan, in 2009; a brother, Kenneth Buchanan, sister Eva Snyder Stamey, and sister Elizabeth Sisk.  He is survived by his daughter Joyce Buchanan Orndoff and husband, G. Michael Orndoff of Spruce Pine, two grandchildren, Gregory M. Orndoff of Bakersville, Jason Orndoff and wife Nikki, and great-grandson Graham Henry Orndoff, a namesake. Jason and family live in Hickory.  Burbage is also survived by a special sister-in-law, Dessie Callahan, by a special nephew Bruce Ward who visited him frequently at Brian Center, and several other nieces and nephews whom he loved very much.  Burbage served honorably in the United States Navy during WWII and also served numerous veterans and their families as a Veteran's Service Officer, based in Mitchell County, for 22 years until retirement. People frequently visited Burbage in his room at the Brian Center and expressed how much they appreciated his help to them or a member of their family with veterans services. The family thanks all those who expressed those sentiments.  Burbage was also a master carpenter, rockhound, farmer, real estate broker, salesman for Amway and Golden Pride products, and other occupations and hobbies during his life. He was one of the most positive individuals one will ever meet; he kept a good attitude even during his last years when his health was declining and he could no longer attend his church or engage in all the other activities he had enjoyed so much.  During his last years, Burbage resided at Brian Center where he was known by all as helping other residents and participating in any church services and other activities. He particularly loved those who came to sing for the residents.  He served as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather for his entire time with us, and will be greatly missed.  Burbage attended Cane Creek Freewill Baptist Church until he was unable to drive. He served as an adult men's Sunday school teacher until he could no longer come to church.  Visitation will be held from 6:30 until 7:30PM on June 25, 2010, at the Henline-Hughes Funeral Home in Bakersville, NC, and a funeral service will follow from 7:30-8:30PM with the Rev. Don Stafford officiating. Burbage will be laid to rest in Cane Creek Cemetery #2 on June 26, 2010 with full military honors being provided by the North Carolina Honor Guard.

Vickie Diane Towe

Age: 54

Address: Bolens Creek, Yancey County

Date of Death: June 22, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Chloe Deyton Bennett. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Kelly Diana Towe. Vickie was a former Veterinarian Technician with Morris Animal Clinic and Burnsville Veterinarian Clinic.  Surviving are her devoted son, Jody Dwight Towe; a sister: Sandy Hilemon and husband, Maurice; a sister-by-heart: Kay McLaughlin; an aunt and uncle: Yvonne and Willie Bennett; and aunt: Velma Harding all of Burnsville; loyal cousins: Jeff and Darla Harding of Spruce Pine; her constant companion, Eddy; and the father of her children: Dwight Towe and wife, Janie, of Burnsville.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday in the chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Rev. Vernon Buchanan and Jameson Harding will officiate. Burial will be in the Miller Cemetery on Bolens Creek. Serving as pallbearers: Jeff Harding, Jeffrey Harding, Maurice Hilemon, Darrell Deyton, Carly Laws, Buster Deyton, John Bennett and Mike Deyton.  The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. At other times, the family will be at the home of Willie and Yvonne Bennett on Sunset Drive.  Memorials may be made to Yancey County Family Violence Coalition, P. O. Box 602, Burnsville, NC 28714 or Yancey County Humane Society, 982 Cane River School Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.

Pearl McBee

Age: Not Given

Address: Spruce Pine

Date of Death: June 21, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details: Born in Mitchell County, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Nellie Snyder McBee of Spruce Pine. Pearl was a graduate of Asheville Normal Teachers College and a graduate of U.N.C. Greensboro with a master’s degree in early childhood education and was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. She taught school for thirty years in the Charlotte and Hickory school systems. She enjoyed reading and music and loved to travel and did so until she became ill. She was a member of the Myers Park Baptist Church.  Left to cherish her memories are three sisters; Marjorie Pittman and Faye McBee both of Spruce Pine and Lores Whitaker of Black Mountain. A private memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. Interment will be in the Spruce Pine Memorial Cemetery.

Rodney Wayne Polechio

Age: 52

Address: Dale Shook Road, Spruce Pine

Date of Death: June 21, 2010

Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home

Details: He was a Native of Mitchell County, NC and previously self employed in the nursery business. Rodney loved flower gardening and enjoyed the outdoors, artwork, and painting. Survivors include; his mother Louella Polechio, of the home, one daughter, Heather Marie Polechio, and one son, Michael Wayne Polechio, both of Asheville, NC, three brothers, Alan Polechio, of Brunswick, NC, Doug Polechio, of the home, and Randy Polechio, and wife Sonia, and nephew, William Polechio, all of Newland, NC. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 25, 2010 at 2:00PM in Beaver Creek Baptist Church with Jason Kritz, Steve Sisk, and Brian Bullis officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Yellow Mountain Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to: The Polechio family C/O Louella Polechio, 71 Dale Shook Rd Spruce Pine NC 28777.

Sherry Anita Carver

Age: 48

Address: Deer Park Loop, Spruce Pine

Date of Death: June 21, 2010

Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home

Details: Sherry Anita Carver, age 48, of Deer Park Loop, Spruce Pine, NC, passed away Monday, June 21, 2010. She was a native of Mitchell County, NC, and had previously worked in the Cleaning Service at Baxter Health Care. Survivors include: Mother, Louise Pittman Carver of Spruce Pine, NC, daughters, Candace Renee Carver and Shelly Nichole Carver both of Spruce Pine, NC.  She was preceded in death by: Father, Junior Carver, paternal grandparents, Elder Dock and Etta Carver, maternal grandparents, Andrew and Vergie Pittman.  Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 11:00AM in the Gouge Cemetery on Hwy 261, Bakersville, NC.

Minnie Jane Greene

Age: 83

Address: Brown Road, Spruce Pine

Date of Death: June 21, 2010

Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home

Details: A lifelong native of Mitchell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Lizzie Franklin Lowery. She enjoyed reading and word find books. She was a homemaker and a member of Altapass Baptist Church. Survivors include: son, David W. Greene and wife Mary Ellen of Spruce Pine, NC, daughter, Rhonda Scott and husband Dennis of Murfreesboro, TN, sister, Mary Murg of Spruce Pine, NC, brother, Johnny Lowery of Spruce Pine, NC, five granddaughters and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by: husband, Jack D. Greene, three sisters, and one brother. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 8:00PM at the Altapass Baptist Church in Spruce Pine, NC. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Steve Sisk will be officiating the service. Interment will be Friday, June 25, 2010 at 11:00AM in the McKinney Gap Cemetery on Altapass Highway.

Gretchen Robinson

Age: 84

Address: Burnsville, NC

Date of Death: June 21, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Madison County, she was a daughter of the late Clyde and Dexter Ray Chandler and the wife of the late Ralph Robinson. Gretchen was a music teacher for 35 years.  Surviving are a son: Dan Robinson of Burnsville; granddaughters: Carolyn Straight of Jacksonville, FL and Rhonda Reynolds of Oak Hill, OH; a nephew: Joe Chandler and a niece: Kathy Rice both of Mars Hill.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday in Academy Cemetery. Rev. Wes Sharpe will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 1 until 2:00 PM Wednesday at Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home.

Barton Edwards

Age: 80

Address: Misenheimer, NC (formerly of Spruce Pine)

Date of Death: June 18, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details: Born in Yancey County he was a son of the late Wilson S. and Kate Higgins Edwards and was a member of the Grassy Creek Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Mars Hill College and ASU receiving his Masters degree, he was past President of the NCAE and past President of the Lions Club; he also was a veteran of the US Army. He was retired from Mitchell County Schools after 30 years of service and served as Principle for 19 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four sisters, Inez Banner, Geraldine Boyce, Cindy Higgins and Jewell Smith. Survivors include his wife Loretta Howe Edwards of the home, two daughters; Pam Davis and husband David of Misenheimer, NC and Laura Hewett and husband Ken of Lexington, VA, and a son; Dr. Barton Edward, Jr. of Pensacola, FL. He is also survived by three grandsons; Ben Hewett and wife Sarah of Culloden WV, Andrew Hewett of Lexington, VA and Dylan Davis of Misenheimer, NC, a granddaughter; Jessica Davis of Misenheimer, NC and a sister Zenebia Greene of Bostic, NC. Funeral services for Mr. Edwards will be conducted at 2:00 pm Monday June 21, 2010 in the Grindstaff Memorial Chapel of Webb Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Greene officiating. Interment will follow in the Spruce Pine Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Emma Lou Boone Wilson

Age: 83

Address: Hoot Owl Rd

Date of Death: June 18, 2010

Arrangements: Henline Hughes Funeral Home

Details: A native of Mitchell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late James and Bessie Willis Boone. She had previously worked at Lynchburg Hospital in Lynchburg, VA, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: nieces, Cindy Zahn and Edna Boone of Bakersville, NC, nephews, David and Tim Boone of Bakersville, NC, several other nieces and nephews, special caregivers, Jerry and Barbara Squires and Tim and Nes Squires. She was preceded in death by: her husband, Harold B. "Bert" Wilson who passed away in December 2009, brothers, Homer Daniel Boone, Jeter Boone, and Howard Boone, sisters, Willie Griffith, Jennie Griffith, Effie Swann, Viola Willis, and Ora Woody. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 2:00PM in the Chapel of Henline-Hughes Funeral Home in Bakersville, NC. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Larry Greene and B.G. McMahan will be officiating the service. Interment will follow in the Rebels Creek Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: Hospice of Mitchell County, PO Box 38, Spruce Pine, NC, 28777.

Larry Howard Boone

Age: 68

Address: Lenoir

Date of Death: June 17, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Earl and Georgia Parker Boone. Larry was a retired employee of Shuford Mills in Hudson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Thelma Boone and a brother, Daniel Boone. He enjoyed gardening. He attended River Valley Baptist Church. Surviving are 4 children: Carolyn Webb and husband, Alan, of Morganton, Terry Boone and wife, Margie, of Spruce Pine, Garry Boone of Cajah Mountain and Regina Wilson of Hudson; a special friend, Reba Boone of Cajah Mountain; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; 7 sisters: Carliss Briggs and Clara Lee Briggs of Burnsville, Jennie Smith and Noma Kay Walker of Marion, Sanna Fay Honeycutt of Unicoi, TN, Phyllis Bradshaw of Morganton and Darlis Watson of Concord; 5 brothers: Calvin Boone of Celo, Charlie Boone of Burnsville, Leslie Boone, C. W. Boone and Paul Boone of Marion.
Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Revs. Kenneth Shew, G. B. Garland and Steve Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in the Gurley-Bryant Cemetery at Celo.
The family will receive friends from 3 until 4:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Wade Calvin Hoilman

Age: 66

Address: Bakersville

Date of Death: June 17, 2010

Arrangements: Yancey Funeral Service

Details: A native of Mitchell County, he was the son of the late Rev. Arthur and Thelma Garland Hoilman.
Wade was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War. After returning home he became self employed in the lumber/logging/trucking business until his retirement. Wade was a loving husband, father, “paw” and a friend to all who knew him. The light of his life was his grandchildren.Surviving is his loving wife; Thelma Ann Buchanan Hoilman of the home; son, Ryan Hoilman and wife Melissa, of Burnsville; four grandchildren, Colby, Dalton, Ashton, and Bryson Hoilman. Funeral Services will be held 7p.m. Saturday June 19th 2010 in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services. Family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Revs. Todd Robinson, Ronnie Gouge, and Wade Boone will officiate. Burial will be in the Morning Star Baptist Church Cemetery Sunday, June 20th at 2:00 p.m.

Irene Hill McIntosh

Age: 96

Address: Cane River Community

Date of Death: June 15, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details: A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late Gilbert and Valencia English Hill and the wife of Jack McIntosh who died in 2006. She was also preceded in death by sisters: Vina Proffitt, Eunice Moser and Pauline Grobman, and brothers: Odus, Edwin, Kelly and Dr. L. L. Hill. Irene was a member of Cane River Baptist Church.  Surviving are two daughters: Pauline McIntosh of Asheville and Peggy Chapman of Denver, CO; granddaughters: Susan Cabral and Julie Burke; great granddaughter: Michael Sanchez; great grandson: Jackson Cabral and a brother: Broadus Hill of Asheville.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Rev. Shane Cassida will officiate. Burial will be in the Proffitt Cemetery on Hardscrabble Road.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to Cane River Baptist Church, c/o Donald Angel, P. O. Box 1058, Burnsville, NC 28714 or Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.

Polly Cooper McCurry

Age: 59

Address: Green Mountain, NC

Date of Death: June 15, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details:  A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Myrtle Cooper. She was also preceded in death by brothers: Paul and David Cooper. Polly was a former employee of OMC, Burnsville.  Surviving are her son, Ray McCurry and wife, Cindy, of Burnsville, brothers: Robert Cooper and wife, Elaine, of Green Mountain, Arthur Lee Cooper and wife, Carol, of Mars Hill, Ernest and D. J. Cooper of Houston, TX, Jack Cooper and wife, Ranada, of El Paso, TX, Bill Cooper and wife, Ruth, of Gray, TN and George Warrick and wife, Pat, of Deltona, FL; a sister: Valine Newquest and husband, Tom, of Chicago, IL; a grandson: Colton Brooks of Burnsville; a nephew: Stephen Cooper and wife, Sara, and great nieces: Christian and Kennady Cooper of Green Mountain.  Funeral services will be held at 8:00 p.m. Thursday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Revs. Russell Hughes and Billy Styles will officiate. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday in the Styles Family Cemetery on Sampson Branch. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at the funeral home.  Memorials may be made to Hospice of Yancey County, 856 Georges Fork Road, Burnsville, NC 28714.

Marvin Hollie Phillips

Age: 78

Address: Double Island Community

Date of Death: June 15, 2010

Arrangements: Yancey Funeral Services

Details:  He is survived by his wife, Mary Charbonnet of the home: a daughter, Connie Mills and sons: Michael Phillips, John Timothy Phillips and Marvin Richardson, all of the space coast of Florida. Memorial services will be held at 11;30 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2010 at the First Presbyterian Church in Burnsville. A light lunch will follow.
Yancey Funeral Service is serving the Phillips family.

Halvie Miller

Age:  80

Address: Johnson City, Tn.

Date of Death: June 14, 2010

Arrangements: Morris-Baker Funeral Home (courtesy of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home)

Details:    Mr. Miller was a native of Relief, North Carolina and had lived in Johnson City most of his life . He was a son of the late Clayton and Polly Miller. Mr. Miller was a faithful Christian who loved to attend church and have fellowship with his church family, sing hymns and profess his love for the Lord. He was a member of the Rich Acres Free Will Baptist Church. As a young man Mr. Miller was employed by Harris Manufacturing and
retired from ETSU Dental Hygeine Department. After retirement he worked as Volunteer Traffic Control with the Johnson City Police Dept. He was a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Miller had entertained many students and faculty members at ETSU with his wonderful sense of humor. He is preceded in death by: his parents; his wife of forty-eight years, Mary Lee McCurry Miller in 1998; two brothers, Earl Miller and Loy Miller; and one sister Bertha Silver. Survivors include: one daughter, Teresa Maden of Jonesborough; two brothers, Gene and his wife Sandy Miller, and Tony and his wife Linda Miller, all of Burnsville, NC; two sisters, Julie Fortner of North Carolina and Vergie Hyder of Michigan; two grandchildren, Whitney and Spencer Maden of Jonesborough; a special friend, Gracie Davis of Johnson City. The daughter and grandchildren admired a loving, supportive and spiritually encouraging father and grandfather throughout their lives. The family of Halvie Miller will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Thursday, June 17, 2010 in the Morris-Baker North Chapel. The funeral service will follow at 8 PM Thursday in the Morris-Baker North Chapel. Rev. Kenneth Grindstaff will officiate.The committal service will be conducted at 11 AM Friday, June 18, 2010 in the Roselawn Memorial Park. Everyone will meet at Morris-Baker at 10:30 AM Friday to go in procession to Roselawn. Active pallbearers will be Spencer Maden, Logan Cook, Craig Miller and Kenneth Miller. The family would like to express their deep appreciation to Amedisys Hospice and Dr. Amy Proffitt for their loving care and concern for Mr. Miller.

Nat Miller Jr.

Age:  72

Address: Green Mountain

Date of Death: June 10, 2010

Arrangements: Henline-Hughes Funeral Home

Details:    He was a native of Mitchell County, NC, and was the son of the late Nat Miller Sr. and Lillie Street Miller. He had previously worked at Lexington Furniture and was a member of the Upper Pigeon Roost Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include: son, Jimmy Miller of Burnsville, NC, daughters, Janice Banks and husband Scott of Marion, NC, Jennifer Jackson and husband Jamie of Marion, NC, sister, Laura Miller Kennard of Spruce Pine, NC, grandchildren, Christian and Nathan Banks, Jessica Pace, and Garatt Jackson. He was preceded in death by: sisters, Sarah Ann Letterman, Daisy Miller, Julie Jamerson, brothers, Howard, Henry, Wes, and Frank Miller. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 13, 2010 at 3:00PM in the Chapel of Henline-Hughes Funeral Home in Bakersville, NC. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Norman Loveless will be officiating the service. Interment will follow at the Bennett Cemetery on Pigeon Roost Road.

Bobby H. Autrey

Age:  77

Address: Icard, N.C.

Date of Death: June 8, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details:    Born in Mitchell County he was a son of the late Fred and Abilene McFalls Autrey. He worked as a Truck Driver and was a veteran of the US Army. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two daughters; Patricia Pierce and Beverly Autrey, a grandson; Jesse Lee Otis Autrey and two brothers, Joe and Arthur Autrey.  Survivors include his wife Shirley Jean Autrey of the home, a sister, Wilma Moser Williams of Spruce Pine, seven daughters and eight sons. He is also survived by numerous, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.  Funeral services for Mr. Autrey will be conducted at 11:00 am Friday June 11, 2010 in the Grindstaff Memorial Chapel of Webb Funeral Home with the Rev. Allen McCoy officiating. Interment will follow in the Berry Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Shelba H. Woody

Age:  Not Given

Address: Dillon, S.C.

Date of Death: June 7, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details:    Shelba was born in Wing, NC on March 2, 1937. She was the first of four children born to Jack Huskins and Lessie Young. She attended Bowman High School and helped her mother take care of her younger siblings. She worked at Ellen Knitting Mills in Spruce Pine, Broyhill Furniture in Lenoir, Henredon in Spruce Pine and after retirement in 2002, she worked part time at Spruce Pine Hospital where she enjoyed the company of the patients as she kept their environment clean and inviting. Her life was a tapestry woven of joy and sadness. She relished cooking for her family, gardening, bluegrass music, her (and all) animals, and her three sons and grandchildren. She buried two of her sons, Bobby Jack Grindstaff and Jerry Douglas Grindstaff, and one grandson, Joey Grindstaff. She lived for the last five years of her life with her beloved younger sister, Nola Anne, in South Carolina. She is survived by her son, Joe Ray Grindstaff, sister, Nola Anne Huskins DeWitt, brothers, Jack Huskins Jr, Lee Huskins, grandchildren Brandy Tollie, Derek Woody and Timmie Autry, and by great-grandchildren Dylan Grindstaff, and Brooke, & Savannah Tollie.  Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday June 10, 2010 in the Grindstaff Memorial Chapel of Webb Funeral Home in Spruce Pine, with visitation at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in the Snow Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be sent to the ASPCA (go to aspca.org) or to Mitchell County Animal Rescue at PO Box 308 Spruce Pine, NC 28777, phone 828-765-6952.

Homer Butner

Age:  61

Address: Spruce Pine

Date of Death: June 6, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details:    Born in Yancey County he was a son of the late Earl and Coy Murphy Butner. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by six brothers; Johnny, Lee, Carl, Billy, Cecil and Junior Butner. He loved his family, loved working on cars and loved walking his two dogs Tilley and Spot.  Survivors include his wife of forty one years Gail Fisher Butner of the home, a daughter, Glenda Elkins and husband Brent of Burnsville, a son, Michael Butner of Spruce Pine, a granddaughter; Carrie Duncan and two grandsons; Dillon Duncan and Kaleb Witchi. He is also survived by two brothers; Ed Butner of Spruce Pine and Ralph Butner of Burnsville, a sister; Lillie Mae Letterman of Spruce Pine and many nieces and nephews.  Funeral services for Mr. Butner will be conducted at 2:00 pm Thursday June 10, 2010 in the Crabtree Chapel Baptist Church with the Revs. Dallas Renfro and Wayne Braswell officiating. Interment will follow in the Crabtree Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm Wednesday evening at the funeral home.

Vickie Laws Holloway

Age:  46

Address: Clearmont School Road

Date of Death: June 5, 2010

Arrangements: Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home

Details:     A native and life long resident of Yancey County, she was a daughter of Junior and Lennie Hensley Laws of Burnsville. Vickie was a former employee of Burnsville Veterinary Clinic.  Surviving in addition to her parents are her husband of 29 years, Mike Holloway; a son, Brian Holloway, 2 granddaughters, Brianna Paige and Andrea Rayne Holloway, a Brother, Ricky Dale Laws and wife Mary, all of Burnsville, a niece and nephew, Heather and Israel Laws; and special friends Lisa Shepherd and Kathy Abner and all who stood by her during her illness.  Funeral services will be held at 2 P. M. Wednesday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Penland will officiate.  The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 2 P M Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.  At other times the family will be at the home of her parents, at 84 Clearmont School Road.

Gerald Grindstaff

Age:  66

Address: Ellis Road, Spruce Pine

Date of Death: June 4, 2010

Arrangements: Webb Funeral Home

Details:    Born on August 23, 1943 in Mitchell County, he was the son of the late Ike and Edna Duncan Grindstaff. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Lillian ‘Sis’ Vaughn Grindstaff. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was a member of the Bear Creek Baptist Church. The funeral services for Gerald Grindstaff will be conducted on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 3:00 pm in the Grindstaff Memorial Chapel of Webb Funeral Home. The Rev. Chris Rathbone will conduct the service. Interment will be in the Bear Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until the service hour in the funeral home chapel.  Gerald D. Grindstaff is survived by a son; Jerry Grindstaff of Spruce Pine; a daughter; Dana Grindstaff of Spruce Pine; two grandsons; Josh Grindstaff and Junior Grindstaff both of Spruce Pine; and a brother; Harve Grindstaff of Bakersville.

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