Vernon Townsend - JOHNSON CITY

Vernon Dale Townsend, 72, 129 Rockingham Road, Johnson City, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010, at his residence.

He was a native of Banner Elk, NC, and a son of the late Fred and Gladys Norwood Townsend. Mr. Townsend was a retired Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army, having served as a Medical Specialist during the Berlin Crisis and Vietnam Era.

After retirement he had worked at North Side Hospital as an Anesthesia Nurse Supervisor.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Headrick Townsend, in 1996; and a sister, Regina Sterling.

Survivors include a daughter, Monique Rothe and her husband, Michael, of Brandon, Florida; a sister, Lolita Puterbaugh and her husband, Neal, of Boiling Springs, SC; two grandsons, Jonathan Alexander Caskey and Roland Ivan Caskey; three nephews, Michael Scott Sterling, Murfreesboro, Russell Dean Sterling, Marietta, GA, and Edward Neal Puterbaugh, Hendersonville, NC.

The funeral service for Mr. Townsend will be conducted at 7:00 PM Monday, November 15, 2010, in the Woodall-Anderson and Dugger Funeral Home with Dr. Paull Dixon officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday from 5:00 PM until service time.

Graveside service with full military honors will be held t 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 16, 2010, in the Roselawn Memory Gardens, Johnson City. Everyone attending is asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:50 PM for this service.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the Toys for Tots, ℅ Staff Sgt. Shelby, 251 Donald May Road, Johnson City, TN 37615.

Condolences may be made online at www.wadugger.com.

Edna Faye Townsend Henson (February 15, 1934 - September 15, 2010)
Mrs. Edna Faye Townsend Henson, age 76, of 976 Crackers Neck Road, Mountain City, a former resident of Watauga County, died Wednesday morning, September 15, 2010, at Watauga Medical Center.
Mrs. Henson was born February 15, 1934 in Watauga County, a daughter of the late Enoch and Jospehine Hicks Church. She was a homemaker and a member and pianist for Rock Creek Baptist Church.
Mrs. Henson is survived by her husband, Brother Rector Henson of the home; three sons, Steve Townsend and wife Kathy of Mountain City, Danny Townsend and wife Eva of Sugar Grove, and Ronnie Townsend and wife Anna of Cape Carteret, North Carolina; two step-daughters, Judy Hawn and husband Don of Hickory, and Sue Ball and husband Kenny of Lawrenceville, Virginia; two grandsons, Joseph Townsend and wife Brittney, and Jesse Townsend, all of Trade, Tennessee; three granddaughters, Tabatha Townsend and Angie Ward, both of Vilas, and Miranda Townsend of Trade; two great-granddaughters, Savannah Ward and Autumn Ward, both of Vilas; one great-grandson, Todd Arnette of Vilas; five sisters, Anna Mae Miller, Betty Joe Lawrence, Janie Fox, Margie Brown, and Wanda Shelton, and four brothers, Charlie, Marion, Bill, and Dave Church. She is also survived by eight step-grandchildren, two step great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Junior Floyd Townsend.
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna Faye Townsend Henson will be conducted Friday afternoon, September 17, 2010, at 2:00 o'clock, at Rock Creek Baptist Church. The body will lie in state, at the church, from 1:00 until 2:00 o'clock. Officiating will be Brother Joel Cook, Brother Anthony Roark, and Brother Rick Hurley. Burial will follow in the Clark's Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Service. At other times friends may call at the home of a son, Danny and Eva Townsend, 1199 U.S. Highway 321 North, Sugar Grove.
Online condolences may be sent to the Henson family at www.hamptonfuneralservice.com.
Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Henry Ford Townsend
Henry Ford Townsend, age 86, of 181 Hopson Road, Johnson City, passed away at his residence on Sunday, September 12, 2010 following a brief battle with cancer. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Hobert Lee Townsend and Hattie Hodge Townsend. In addition to his parents, Ford was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Norma Fay Townsend, on November 17, 2007.Mr. Townsend was retired as a painter from the Veterans Administration, Mountain Home, TN. He served his country with the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1944-1946. Ford was an avid camper and enjoyed spending his winters in Frostproof, FL for several years following his retirement. He was of the Christian faith.

Mr. Townsend is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Kathy Townsend, Oliver Springs, TN, John and Mitzi Townsend, and Steve and Patti Townsend, all of Johnson City; eight grandchildren, J.P. Townsend, Johnson City, Karen Townsend Majchrzak and husband, Steve, Nashville, TN, Brian Townsend of the U.S. Air Force currently stationed in Las Vegas, NV, Michael Townsend, Jonesborough, Amy Townsend Wandel and husband, Brandon, Johnson City, Becky Townsend, Johnson City, Jill Coggins and Chad Hatley, Elizabethton, and Joey Coggins and wife, Deanne, Duncan, SC: seven great-grandchildren, Hunter Townsend, Johnson City, Zack and Savannah Coggins, Elizabethton, Austin, Abby, and Josie Coggins, Duncan, SC, and Helaiyna Reyes, Elizabethton; and two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Glen and Margaret Townsend, Elizabethton, Bob and Betty Townsend, and Marcella Townsend, all of Johnson City. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mr. Henry Ford Townsend will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 14, 2010 in the Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home with Mr. Todd Wolfe, Minister, officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 P.M. prior to the service at the funeral home or at the residence other times.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 in the Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #49 of Elizabethton.

Arthur Marion Welch
Mr. Arthur Marion Welch, age 93, of 4996 Highway 421 North, Vilas, died Saturday, September 11, 2010, at his home.Mr. Welch was born July 8, 1917 in Watauga County, a son of the late Charles Edward Welch and Maggie Baird Welch. He was a retired carpenter and served in the United States Army during World War II.Mr. Welch is survived by two daughters, Pat Welch Townsend and husband J.B. of Boone, and Jeanette Welch Johnson and husband Hughie of Boone; two sons, Charles "Eddie" Welch and wife Betty of Boone, and William David Welch and wife Marilyn of Zionville; six grandchildren, Anita T. Eller of Deep Gap, Eric Townsend of Boone, Kevin Johnson and wife Rita of Hudson, Brian Johnson and wife Veronica of Boone, Linda Welch Ricker and husband Pastor David Ricker of Boone, and Christopher Welch and wife Kayla of Beaver Dam; fifteen great-grandchildren, Katie, Kenzie, and Kassie Eller, and Konner Murphy, all of Deep Gap, Hadlie Nichols of Lenoir, Jennifer, Brooke, and Brock Johnson, all of Hudson, Sophie Johnson of Boone, Blake, Brittney, Ben, and Brett Ricker, all of Boone, Taylor and Treythan Welch, both of Beaver Dam; three step-grandchildren, David Johnson and wife Carla of Boone, Kim Johnson of Boone, Loretta Denny and husband Matthew of Boone; and three step great- grandchildren, Amelia Johnson, Zane Johnson, and Isaiah Denny, all of Boone,and two special caregivers, Nora Chapman, and Kim Harmon.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Townsend Welch; three sisters, Elsie Welch Townsend, Delcie Welch Moretz, and Della Welch Handy; four brothers, Clifford E. Welch, H. Lester Welch, Bynum E. Welch, and Fred E. Welch, and eight half-brothers and sisters.Funeral services for Mr. Arthur Marion Welch will be conducted Monday afternoon, September 13, 2010, at 2:30 p.m., at Holy Communion Lutheran Church. The body will lie in state, at the church, from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m. Officiating will be Dr. Larry Campbell and Reverand David Ricker. Military graveside rites and burial will follow in the Holy Communion Lutheran Church Cemetery.The family will recieve friends Monday afternoon, from 1:00 until 2:30 p.m., at the church, prior to the service.Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Communion Lutheran Church Scholarship Fund, in care of J.B. Towsend, 1159-1, Bamboo Road, Boone, NC 28607 or to High Country Healthcare System/Hospice, 400 Shadowline Drive, Suite 100-B, Boone, North Carolina, 28607, or at www.highcountryhospice.org.Online condolences may be sent to the Welch Family at www.hamptonfuneralservice.com.Hampton Funeral and Cremation service is in charge of the arrangements.

Robert D. Townsend (April 29, 1955 - September 3, 2010)



Robert Dudley "BOBBY" Townsend, age 55, of Laurel Fork Church Road, Boone, the Aho community, died Friday evening, September 3, 2010. Robert Dudley was born April 29, 1955 in Banner Elk. He was of the Presbyterian faith. Mr. Townsend owned and operated Townsend Painting Company and enjoyed small engine repair. Bobby is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sabra Tolbert Townsend; one daughter, Ellen Jean Shook and husband, Glenn, and one son, Robert Edward Townsend and wife, Amy, all of Deep Gap; three grandchildren, Hunter and Hayla Shook and Brahm Townsend; his God-daughter, Lindsey Hicks of Boone; his parents, Robert and Ellen Townsend of Boone; three brothers, Charlie S. Townsend and wife Joanna of Gastonia, Danny Townsend and wife, Judy, of Blowing Rock and Michael Townsend of Boone; and his faithful basset hound, Ruby. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon, September 7, 2010 at 2 o'clock at Laurel Fork Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Daniel Featherstone. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Blowing Rock. The family will receive friends Monday evening, Sept. 6th, from 7 until 8:30 at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Townsend family. Online condolences may be left at our website austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Townsend family.

Agnes Townsend Calhoun (November 8, 1924 - July 24, 2010) Mrs. Agnes Townsend Calhoun, age 85, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at her residence. Agnes was born in Avery County, November 8, 1924 to the late Millard and Cora Davis Townsend. She was retired from Belk-Broome Company. Agnes was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Harvey Frank Calhoun, a brother Ted Townsend and a sister, Alma Crowder. Saddened by this loss are four children: Gail Church and husband Roger of Marion, Phyllis Murphy and husband Doug of Shelby, Frances Baker and husband Paul of Marion, Neal Calhoun and wife Lucy of Marion; two sisters: Mabel Goforth of Sevierville, TN and Elizabeth Woody and husband Frank of Spruce Pine; nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and soon to be fourteen; a number of nieces and nephews and a special friend and home health nurse Alice Puett. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Zion Hill Baptist Church with Dr. Tom Walker and Rev. Jimmy Upton officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 26, 2010 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Westmoreland Funeral Home. Interment will be in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gideon Society, PO Box 1788, Marion, NC 28752.

July 6, 2010 Mrs. Dorothy Bentley Townsend, age 101 of Norwood Hollow Road, Banner Elk and formerly of the Dutch Creek Community died Monday night, July 5, 2010 at Life Care Center of Banner Elk. Mrs. Townsend was born in Avery County May 6, 1909. She was a homemaker and a member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church. She is survived by two daughters; Harriet Storey of Valdese and Margaret Perkins of Purlear, three grandchildren; Cynthia Trtala of Valdese, Timothy Townsend and wife Emma of Valle Crucis, and Eric Storey of Valdese, two great grandchildren; Andrew Trtala and Kassidy Townsend, and one half-sister; Ruth Wilson of Newton. She was preceded in death by her husband; Forrest Hollars Townsend, one son; Thomas Russell Townsend, three sisters; Ollie Bentley, Mary Loudermilk, and Maude Johnson, and one brother; Sherman Bentley. Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Bentley Townsend will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Holy Cross Episcopal Church. Officiating will be Father John Shields. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family has respectfully requested no food. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 o'clock until 7:30 at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Townsend family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Townsend family.

Charles Townsend

Mr. Charles Dewey Townsend, 78, of Hudson passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010, at Frye Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Townsend was born June 15, 1932, in Watauga County, to the late Fred and Ada Mann Townsend.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Senter Townsend; two sons, Ronald and Michael Townsend; a sister, Sue Caldwell; and three brothers, J.C., Lloyd and Earl Townsend.

Mr. Townsend is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law; Butch Townsend of Sawmills, Raymond and Sheila Townsend of Sawmills, Donald and Angie Townsend of Hickory, and James Alexander of California; his daughters and sons-in-law; Debra and Charles Woodard of Lenoir, and Brenda and Ralph Davis of Lenoir; his brothers and sister-in-law, Hugh and Reba Townsend of Granite Falls, and Carroll Townsend of Lenoir; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Maxine and Jack Warren of Hudson, Pat and Johnnie Greene of Hudson, and Teresa Andrews of Hudson; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; he also is survived by numerous other relatives.

Mr. Townsend’s funeral service will be held Saturday, July 3, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Sunrise Baptist Church in Sawmills. Pastors Shawn Davis and Ed Warren will be officiating. Interment will immediately follow the service in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Billy Townsend, Nathan Davis, Jason Woodard, Jamie Woodard, Darren Townsend and Jonathan Greene.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., prior to the service at Sunrise Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be sent to the Townsend Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com.

Evans Funeral Service & Crematory of Lenoir is serving the Townsend family.


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Mrs. Ruby Hodges Bentley Posted Date: June 21, 2010
(September 09, 1914 - June 20, 2010)



Mrs. Ruby Margaret Hodges Bentley, born on September 9, 1914, passed away on June 20, 2010 at the Life Care Center of Banner Elk. She was the oldest of 13 children born to the late Leonard and Rosa Townsend Hodges of Valle Crucis. A native of Watauga County, Ruby lived most of her life in Banner Elk. She was a homemaker and gardener, and was generous in sharing her bounty. In her spare time, she loved to do quilting and craftwork and has shared much of her beautiful handiwork with family and friends. Even after moving to assisted living facilities, she continued to make pretty things and share them with other residents. She was a member of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church while living in Banner Elk but later attended the Chesterfield Church of Christ in Morganton and the Banner Elk Church of Christ in Banner Elk. She is survived by her two children: son Clayton Bentley and wife, Pat, of Banner Elk; daughter Myrtle Bentley Laws and her husband Dennis of Morganton; three sisters, Clara Baird of Palm Harbor, Florida; Anne Baird of Hillsboro, Ohio; Lucille Shook of Newland; five brothers, Dave Hodges of Salisbury, NC; Reece Hodges and Russell Hodges, both of Elizabethton, TN; Herman Hodges of Salisbury; Bob Hodges of Nebo, NC, and, by four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bentley was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William “Ed” Bentley and an infant son, William Edward Bentley, Jr.; three sisters, Rita Mae Townsend of Banner Elk, Bessie Harrell of Valle Crucis, Ruth Easton of California; and a brother, Charles Hodges of Johnson City, TN. Funeral services for Ruby Hodges Bentley will be conducted Tuesday evening at 7:00 PM at Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel, officiated by Rev. Delmar James and Mr. Don Iverson. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5:30 until 7:00 PM, prior to the services, at Austin & Barnes. Graveside services and burial will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 AM at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Banner Elk, NC.

Homer Lee Townsend
Homer Lee Townsend, age 72, of Lenoir passed away on Saturday June 19, 2010 at Gate Way Nursing Center in Lenoir. Born November 16, 1937 in Avery County, he was the son of the late Johnny and Dovie Naomi Arnett Townsend. Homer was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Lenoir and had worked for Kincaid Furniture. He enjoyed gardening, camping and fishing. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by; two sisters, Dovie Townsend and Edith Arnett. Left to cherish his memories are: his wife, Marie Ramsey Townsend of the home; his son, Danny Townsend of Gateway; his three daughters, Kathy and Gordon Townsend, Gloria Ragalado and Janice and Dwayne Townsend all of Lenoir; one sister, Mabel Ramsey of Banner Elk; ten grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends on Monday June 21st from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Services will be conducted on Tuesday June 22nd at 2:00 p.m. at the Banner Elk Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Charles Hindman officiating. Interment will follow in the White Rock Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made in memory of Homer to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care at 902 Kirkwood St. NW Lenoir, NC 28645 or www.caldwellhospice.org.

Elmer Clay Greene

BURLINGTON - Elmer Clay Greene, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 30, 2010, at his home after several months of failing health.

He was born in Watauga County January 24, 1931, to the late Spencer Dewey and Sarah Isabelle Lookabill Greene and was the husband of 60 years to Clara Townsend Greene who survives.

Mr. Greene faithfully attended Ireland St. Chapel for over 60 years. He retired from Kayser-Roth Men's Finishing as a maintenance supervisor and enjoyed hunting in his spare time.

Survivors include his wife of the home; daughters, Sandra Cheryl Davis and husband, J.W. of Graham and Karen Dean and best friend Jimmy Pope of Raleigh; grandchildren, Toby Cates of Graham, Chris Overby and wife, Sandra of Clayton, NC and Glenn Cates and wife, Brandy, of Burlington; great grandchildren, Tanner Cates, Mickey Cates, Kamryn Overby, Mallory Cates and Reagan Overby; and brother, Lloyd Greene and wife, Mildred of Wilson, NC. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Con "Pop" Graves; and sisters, Mary Preas and Hazel Graul as well as an infant sister and brother.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. John Shields and the burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and other times at his home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Rd., Burlington, NC 27215.

Virginia Ward Byrd, age 83, of Clark's Creek Road, Banner Elk, the Valle Crucis community, died Sunday afternoon, May 23, 2010 at her home. She was born August 11, 1926 in Watauga County to Aud and Lula Henson Ward. Mrs. Byrd was a member of Clark's Creek Baptist Church. She retired as a secretary from New River Light & Power Company. Mrs. Byrd is survived by one daughter, Mary Ellen Culler and husband Allen, and her grandson, Kevin Greene, all of Valle Crucis; one sister, Mary Louise McGuire of Wilkesboro; a number of nieces and nephews; and her special friend and caregiver, Kelly Guy of Valle Crucis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Wade Byrd, and four brothers, Tom, Gilbert, Clint, and Hugh Ward. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, May 26th at 2 o'clock at Clark's Creek Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Bill Warren, Rev. Mike Townsend and Rev. Carter Moretz. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 until 2 o'clock. Burial will follow at Mount Lawn Memorial Park & Gardens. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorial & Tribute Processing Center, PO Box 2516, Glen Allen, Virginia 23058, to the Watauga County Unit of the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1903, Boone, NC 28607, or to a charity of the donor's choice. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 until 8:30 at Austin & Barnes. At other times, the family will be at the home of Mary Ellen Culler, 2714 Clark's Creek Road in Valle Crucis. Online condolences may be sent to the family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Byrd family.

TOWNSEND FAMILY REUNION

The annual Townsend Family Reunion is scheduled for 25 July 2010. It will be held at the Holy Communion Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. We cordially invite anyone related to the family to attend. There will be a covered dish lunch after the church service and plenty of time to visit with one another, swap information or just learn about our family and some of the history of the area. Please mark your calendar and plan on attending.

Helen Townsend Coffey (January 3, 1931 - April 22, 2010)

Mrs. Helen Townsend Coffey, age 79, of 1462 Sampson Road, Boone, died Thursday, April 22, 2010, at Watauga Medical Center.
Mrs. Coffey was born January 3, 1931 in Avery County, a daughter of the late Lonnie and Blanche Townsend. She was a homemaker and a member Boone Baptist Church.
Mrs. Coffey is survived by two daughters, Ruby Winebarger and husband John of Lenoir, and Bonnie May and husband Mike of Boone; five sons, Jesse J. Coffey and wife Opal of Lenoir, Howard Coffey and wife Brenda of Boone, Lonnie Coffey and wife Linda of Mountain City, Tennessee, Harley Coffey and wife Laura, and Daniel Coffey and wife Edith, all of Boone; three sisters, Vanda Townsend, Peggy Minton, and Pansey Phillips, all of Lenoir; four brothers, John Townsend, Gaylord Townsend, Deck Townsend, and Henry Townsend, all of Lenoir, and one son-in-law, Rick Huffman of Boone. She is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren, and a number nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John William Coffey; one daughter, Verlene Huffman; two infant daughters; one granddaughter, Diana Coffey; three sisters, Rosie Andrews, Wilma Minton, and Lena Watson, and four brothers, Albert, Larkin, Spencer, and Frank Townsend.
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Townsend Coffey will be conducted Monday afternoon, April 26, 2010, at 2:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel. The body will lie in state, at the chapel, from 1:00 until 2:00 o'clock. Officiating will be Reverend Kenny Newberry and Mr. Daniel Coffey. Burial will follow in the Townsend Cemetery in Banner Elk.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 o'clock, at Hampton Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Coffey family, in care of Hampton Funeral Service, 683 Blowing Rock Road, Boone, North Carolina, 28607.
Online condolences may be sent to the Coffey family at www.hamptonfuneralservice.com.
Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.

Larry Dean Rainbolt

Mr. Larry Dean Rainbolt, age 57, of Hampton, walked into heaven Monday, March 1, 2010 from Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following an extended illness. Mr. Rainbolt was a native of Carter County and a son of Robert John “Tub” Rainbolt of Hampton and the late Christine Whitehead Rainbolt. He was a graduate of Hampton High School, attended Beck Mountain Baptist Church and had worked as a truck driver.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by one brother: Richard Len Rainbolt.

Mr. Rainbolt is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Larry Daniel and Kelly Rainbolt, Roan Mountain, one daughter: Michelle Lynn Rainbolt Peterson, Elizabethton, a special granddaughter, Addison Lane Rainbolt, Roan Mountain and five other grandchildren; Michael, Hannah, Phillip, Emily and Gracie; six sisters and five brothers-in-law: Phyllis and Rev. Ronnie Campbell, Hampton, Shirley and James Greer, Kingsport, Betsy and Nick Simerly, Hampton, Thelma and Jeff Simerly, Roan Mountain, Christy Rainbolt, Orlando FL, Amanda and Jamie Baker, Elizabethton, two brothers and one sister-in-law: Robert John Rainbolt, Lester and Lisa Rainbolt, all of Hampton, his caregiver, Carrie and special friend, Mike Harrell, Hampton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The Celebration of Life service for Mr. Rainbolt will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 3rd in the Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel of Peace with Rev. Ronnie Campbell officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel prior to the service. Friends may also call at the residence of his father, Robert John “Tub” Rainbolt.

The family would like to extend a special “thank you” to the staff of the 5500 wing of Johnson City Medical Center Hospital for the care given to Mr. Rainbolt during his illness.

James Edward Townsend

JAMES EDWARD TOWNSEND, 42, of Hudson passed away Friday, February 26, 2010 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital.Mr. Townsend was born in Caldwell County to the late Wilburn Eugene Townsend and his mother Annie Pauline Rash of Taylorsville. Mr. Townsend was a tree farmer.James is also survived by his wife Melinda Smith Townsend of the home, two daughters; Ashley Townsend of the home and Amanda Townsend of the home, one granddaughter, two brothers; Terry Townsend of Lenoir and Douglas Townsend of Granite Falls. Graveside services will be held Monday, March 1, 2010 at Ford Family Cemetery at 2:00 pm with the Reverend Keith Gilliam officiating.Online condolences to the Townsend family may be placed at www.pendrysfuneralhome.comPendry's Funeral Home is assisting the Townsend family with arrangements.

Prayer Request for Family Members

Please keep Clay and Clara Townsend Greene of Burlington, NC in your prayers. The have both been sick for some time. Also the family request that you add them to your church's Pray List. They are both special people not only to their immediate family but also to all of us that know and love them. We pray for their speedy recovery.

Ola Dancy Fox

Mrs. Ola D. Fox Posted Date: November 9, 2009 (December 07, 1924 - November 9, 2009) Mrs. Ola Minnie Dancy Fox, age 84, of Milton Brown Heirs Road, Boone, died Monday morning, November 9, 2009 at Glenbridge Health Care & Rehabilitation. Born December 7, 1924 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of the late Iris and Dora Sherril Dancy. Mrs. Fox was a member of Brushy Fork Baptist Church and was a retired garment inspector for Shadowline. Surviving are: her husband Elmer Wendell Fox, Sr., one son Wendell Fox and wife Wanda of Deep Gap, four grandchildren; Rick Finger and wife Katy of New York City, Randy Finger and wife Lisa of Raleigh, Brittany Fox and Shannon Fox of Deep Gap, and one sister in law; Iva Lee Dancy of Vilas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter; Janice Fox Finger; six sisters; Mary Shelton, Daisy Snyder, Sofie Potter, Fairy Wilson, Myrtle Stewert and Belle Reece and seven brothers; Bruce, Conley, Conard, Ed, Archie, Stanley and Howard Dancy. Funeral services for Mrs. Ola Minnie Dancy Fox will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock at Brushy Fork Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Andy McFarland. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 o’clock until 2:30. At other friends may call at the home of Wendell and Wanda Fox, 210 Rocky Point Acres, Deep Gap, NC. Burial will follow in the Fox Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gideons International, Boone Camp, Post Office Box 3602, Boone, NC 28607 or to Brushy Fork Baptist Church, 3915 US Hwy 421 North, Vilas, NC 28692. Online condolences may be sent to the Fox family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Fox family.

Elmer W. Fox

Mr. Elmer W. Fox, Sr. Posted Date: November 23, 2009 (April 03, 1923 - November 23, 2009)

November 23, 2009 Mr. Elmer Wendell Fox, Sr., age 86, of 211 Milton Brown Heirs Road, Boone and a former resident of Vilas, died Monday morning, November 23, 2009 at Glenbridge Health & Rehabilitation. Born April 3, 1923, he was a son of the late James Burton and Nora Clark Fox. Mr. Fox was an Army Veteran of WWII, having served in the 84th Infantry Division. He was retired truck driver and attended Brushy Fork Baptist Church. Surviving are one son; Wendell Fox and wife Wanda of Deep Gap, four grandchildren; Rick Finger and wife Katy of New York, Randy Finger and wife Lisa of Raleigh, Brittany and Shannon Fox of Deep Gap, one great grandson, Mason Finger and one sister; Vivian Eddy and husband Bill of Ft. Meyers, Florida. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; Ola Dancy Fox, four sisters; Cora Woolsey, Estelle Pierce, Hazel Mast, and Virdie Fox, and six brothers; Loy, Lynn, Ernest, Everette, Stewart and Ira Fox. Funeral services for Mr. Elmer Wendell Fox will be conducted Friday afternoon at 12:30 at Brushy Fork Baptist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Andy McFarland. Burial will follow in the Fox Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 11 o’clock until noon at Brushy Fork Baptist Church. At other times friends may call at the home of Wendell and Wanda Fox, 210 Rocky Point Acres, Deep Gap, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brushy Fork Baptist Church, 3915 US Hwy 421 North, Vilas, NC 28692 or to Gideons International Boone Camp, Post Office Box 3602, Boone, NC 28607. Online condolences may be made to the Fox family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Fox family.

Vera Elaine Townsend

Elaine Townsend
LENOIR - Vera Elaine Townsend, 63, of Parlier Lane, Lenoir, passed away Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care after an extended illness. Mrs. Townsend was born Aug. 1, 1946, in Avery County to the late Conley Hicks and Libby Guinn Hicks. She was a member of Holy Communion Lutheran Church and Lutheran Church Women's Organization. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ray, Elmer and Johnny Hicks, and her sisters, Patsy Morgan, Elizabeth Townsend and Imogene Hicks. Survivors include her husband, Glenn E. Townsend of the home; her sons, David Allen Townsend and wife, Sabrina, and Ricky Scott Townsend and wife, Cindy, all of Lenoir; her daughter, Glenda Keller and husband, Gregory, of Chesapeake, Va.; her grandchildren, Sarah Laney, Jessica Townsend, Rachel Laney, Rebecca Laney, Tyler Townsend, Aaron Townsend and Lindsey Townsend; and her sisters, Verna Mae Schoof of Carlton, Ore., and Rosalee Berry of Roan Mountain, Tenn. Services will be held Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at Holy Communion Lutheran Church at 2 p.m., with Pastor Larry D. Campbell officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Pendry's Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Townsend, Bobby Townsend, Christopher Hicks, David Hicks, David South, Randy Watson, Charles Bryan and Roger Bryan. Honorary pallbearers will be Tyler Townsend and Aaron Townsend. The family requests memorials be made to Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood St., NW, Lenoir N.C. 28645 or Holy Communion Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund. Pendry's Funeral Home & Crematory, Lenoir, is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be placed online at http://www.pendrysfuneralhome.com/

Charles Mack Townsend

Charles Mack TownsendMr. Charles Mack Townsend, 84, of Banner Elk, the Dutch Creek Community, died Saturday morning, March 14, 2009 at home. He was born in Watauga County, Oct. 31, 1924, a son of the late Isaac Enzer and Clemmie Byrd Townsend. Mr. Townsend was a retired carpenter and farmer and was a member of Clarks Creek Baptist Church.Surviving are one daughter; Wanda Cline and husband, George; two sons, Charles Edward Townsend and wife, Lorene, and Larry Dale Townsend, all of the Dutch Creek Community; one sister, Beulah Gregory of Angier, N.C.; three brothers, Robert “Bob” Townsend of Vilas, Johnny Townsend of Foscoe and Bill Townsend and wife, Rachel, of Valle Crucis; one sister-in-law, Gertrude Isaacs of Banner Elk; one brother-in-law, Truett Coffey and wife, Joyce, of Mountain City; 12 grandchildren, Charlie and Travis Townsend, Marie and Chad Cole, Amy Cline, Scott and Jessie Townsend, Mitchell and Alicia Townsend, Shannon and Alania Townsend, and Rose Marie Hillard; and three great-grandchildren, Mack Able Townsend, Lye Rose Townsend and Abbey Cole; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Reba Coffey Townsend; one sister; and six brothers. Services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Clarks Creek Baptist Church, with the Rev. Bill Warren and the Rev. Mike Townsend officiating. Burial will follow in the Clarks Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church from 1 until 2 o’clock. The family received friends Sunday evening from 7 o’clock until 8:30 at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the Townsend family at austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Townsend family.

Bina Eggers Townsend

Bina E. Townsend


GRANITE FALLS - Bina Eggers Townsend, 86, of Granite Falls, passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, at her residence. She was born Jan. 7, 1923, in Watauga County to the late George and Lona Hollars Eggers. Mrs. Townsend also was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Dick Townsend; her son, Jack Townsend; her son-in-law, Gordon Helms; four brothers; and one sister. Mrs. Townsend was a member of Harris Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Reba Helms and Martha Annas and her husband, Jerry, all of Granite Falls; seven grandchildren, Melissa Phillips and husband, Eldridge, Susan Wilson and husband, Gwyn, Stephanie Tramble and husband, Andy, Kim Bumgarner and husband, Warren, Tammy Townsend, Jamye Wilson and husband, Adam, and Steven Annas; nine great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Charlene Townsend; brothers, Thomas Eggers of Granite Falls, Gurney Eggers of Jacksboro, Tenn., and Charles Eggers of Boone; and four sisters, Hazel Ashley and Ruth Cooke, both of Boone, Lucy Warren of Hudson and Joanne Aldridge of Lafillette, Tenn. A graveside service will be held at 4:30 p.m. today, Monday, Aug. 24, 2009, in Sunrise Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Edd Warren officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m. at Bass-Smith Granite Funeral Service. Serving as pallbearers will be Steven Annas, Ryan Wilson, Cody Phillips, Gwyn Wilson, Adam Wilson and Andy Tramble. Memorials may be made to Caldwell County Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood St., NW, Lenoir, N.C. 28645. Bass-Smith Granite Funeral Service is serving the family of Mrs. Bina Eggers Townsend. Online condolences may be made at www.bass-smithfuneralhome