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.