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.