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Carl Dean Rose Obit

mabeone — 2009-10-28 12:02:45Z

MORGANTON - Carl Dean Rose, 61, of Morganton, NC died Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

He was born in Alleghany County, North Carolina on October 10, 1948 to the late Greek Thomas and Blanche Taylor Rose.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Eddie Rose; and a sister, Donna Myers.

He had served in the U. S. Navy on the USS Nautilus and the USS Shark as a navigator. He was a plant manager and Fabric Designer for Litchfield Fabrics, JP Stevens and Viscotec.

Surviving are two sons, Thomas Lincoln Rose and wife, Angela; two grandchildren, Thomas Lincoln and Elizabeth Joselyn Rose of Stuart, VA, Douglas Lee Rose and wife, Shannon of King, NC; one sister, Linda and husband, Dale Williams of Yadkinville, NC; two aunts, Nancy Williams and Alma Sheppard of Winston-Salem; and five nieces and a nephew.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. The family will hold a private memorial service. Online condolences may be made at
www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 10/26/2009

Bertha Virginia Nichols Hodges Obit

mabeone — 2009-09-26 12:43:35Z

MOUNT AIRY —Mrs. Bertha Virginia Nichols Hodges, 92, of 147 Galyean Street, Mount Airy, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2009, at the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

Mrs. Hodges was born September 29, 1917, in Alleghany County, to the late William and Laurel Joines Nichols.

She was a homemaker and a member of Shining Light Baptist Church.

Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Zula Goins of Mount Airy and Diane and Ronald Wood of Lowgap; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Faye Hodges and Jim and Carolyn Hodges, all of Mount Airy, and Mack and Nelda Hodges of Woodleaf; sixteen grandchildren; thirty-two great-grandchildren; and a brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Josie Nichols of Cana, VA.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hodges was preceded in death by her husband, Jahue Hodges; four grandchildren, Randy Hodges, Bobby Nelson, Deonna Hiatt, and Michael Hodges; a great-great-grandchild, Anikan Goins; four sisters, Florence Brinkley, Bertie Nichols, Nan Nichols, and Vertie Slate; and thee brothers, Walter Nichols, Leff Nichols, and Sam Nichols.

A graveside service will be held Sunday, September 27, 2009, at 2:00 PM at Zion Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Ennice, with the Rev. Elmo Hiatt officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy. The family would like to express a “special thanks” to a granddaughter, Debbie Hodges, for all the special care extended to Mrs. Hodges. www.moodyfuneralservices.com

Mt Airy News 26 Sept 2009

Jackie Everette Osborne Obit

mabeone — 2009-09-25 10:18:14Z

WESTFIELD - Mr. Jackie Everette Osborne, 51, of Westfield died Sunday morning, September 13, 2009 at the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC.

He was born on October 15, 1957 in Sparta, NC to the late Virginia Dare Osborne.

Jack has been an independent truck driver for the last 25 years. He loved Jesus and his family and passionately played the guitar. He delighted in playing and taking his kids and grandchildren 4-wheeling.

Surviving is his fianc?e, Deborah Paige Kane; her daughter, Taylor and son, Garrett; his son, Michael Benjamin Osborne, and daughter-in-law, Yaira; his daughters and sons-in-law, Anjalea and David Hicks and Melinda Garriet King; four granddaughters, Lani, Alana, Allissa and Areiana; three grandsons, Trey, Brendon and Landon; two sisters, Shirley Hunt and Brenda Taylor; two brothers, Roger Bare and William Osborne; and 11 nieces and nephews.

Jackie was preceded in death by his mother; and one brother, Ernest Jordon Bare.

A Memorial Service will be held at Francisco Presbyterian Church, Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. Tracey Collins officiating along with Bryan Osborne. Immediately following the service, a time of visitation will be held in the reception room. The family would like to express our gratitude to all the nurses and support staff of the Joan & Howard Woltz Hospice Home. Memorials may be made to the at 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC 27017 or to Francisco Presbyterian Church c/o Betty Wright, 1040 Wright Farm Road, Westfield, NC 27053. Cox-Needham Funeral Home of Pilot Mountain assisted the Osborn family.

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 9/25/2009

Hall, William, Permelia Stamper Hall

DoAnd-C — 2009-09-10 17:12:54Z

William b 1841 NC Permelia Stamper b 1845. Children: James Franklin Hall b 1867. , Mary , Katie b 1886, John.
James is my Grandfather.

Permelia is found 1900 in Alleghany with Mary and Katie.

Is there anyone who is connected to this family. Love to share info.

Mabel Lee Crouse Combs Hash Obit

mabeone — 2009-09-05 20:22:24Z

Born in Alleghany County on Dec. 16, 1921
and resided in State Road, NC

Mabel Lee Crouse Combs Hash, 87, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

She was born on December 19, 1921 in Alleghany County to George Letcher and Pearl Leota Andrews Crouse.

Mrs. Hash was a member of Jonesville Pentecostal Holiness Church. She retired from the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Virginia on August 1, 1977.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hash was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Kent Combs, an infant daughter, her second husband, Fitzhugh Jackson Hash, a sister, Ruby Edwards, two brothers, Raymond L. Crouse and Talmage A. Crouse.

Mrs. Hash is survived by three brothers, Woodrow Crouse of Thurmond, Mahlon Crouse of Kernersville, Cecil Crouse of State Road; a sister, Ima Gene Chappell of Elkin; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at 3:00pm at Elkin Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Kenny Gunn officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be Monday, September 7, 2009 at 11:00am in Riverview Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Union Hill Cemetery Fund or Jonesville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Online condolences may be made at www.elkinfuneralservice.com.
Elkin Funeral Service is serving the Hash family

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 9/5/2009

Litaker / Laidacker / etc. DNA Project

Edmund1844 — 2009-09-01 01:00:13Z

Seeking DNA test participants. We are trying to establish genealogy links to the Litaker family. This surname is spelled a variety of ways including, but not limited to:

Litaker
Lidaker
Leidaker
Leideker
Leidecker
Laidacker
Laidaker

The 1790 Federal Census shows members of this family were living in Rowan and Mecklenburg Counties but members could have settled anywhere in North Carolina. Research leads us to believe members of this family were in Pennsylvania prior to North Carolina. However, there seems to be a horrible lack of documentation to prove ancestry – thus the DNA project. If the DNA matches, we will know we are on the right track. If it does not match, they we will know to look in other directions.

We hope to find male Litakers (and other similiar spellings) to take the Y-DNA67 test. We are using Family Tree DNA (www.FamilyTreeDNA) for the project.

If you would like more information about this new DNA project, please contact me.

Linda Allred Cooper
lacooper@mindspring.com

Re: Caroline Combs family

Ferrieri777 — 2009-08-21 17:20:47Z

Sherri:

There is very well-documented history of the Hoppers family. Hoppers is pretty much how the name was spelled in North Carolina by the late 1800s. You will also see Hoppus, Happes, Hoppes, Hopperas, and Hoppas. In Germany it is Happes and we still have many cousins living there.

A couple people I know of have done extensive research on the family, including going back to Germany. The family came here about 1750 (there is an exact date), landing in Pennsylvania. Two brothers, Georg and Michael, were indentured servants in Pennsylvania for several years. Michael eventually went north and served in the Revolution. Georg (our line) went to North Carolina.

The early Happes family in NC seemed fairly ambitious and involved in the church and community. Jacob was born around 1802-1803 and was the youngest of 9 children. His parents were John Daniel Hoppes and Anna Mary Fender.

You will see that Daniel Hoppes owned a ton of land in Alleghany County and surrounding areas and was friends with some Moravian bishops who travelled the area doinf missionary work. There is also documentation in Moravian records that Daniel's father Georg (the immigrant) hosted Moravian clergy at his home on many occasions. I seem to recall reading somewhere that Daniel was a Methodist but did not have access to Methodist chuches and clergy and so became friends with the Moravians.

I'm not aware of any picture of Jacob. He was a farmer according to the census. We do have pictures of two of his children with his wife, Kiziah Landreth. He and Kizzie had 8-9 children.

I can't say that Caroline was not born in England because I don't know.

Irene Miles Blackburn Obit

mabeone — 2009-08-18 14:08:20Z

ELKIN - Mrs. Irene Miles Blackburn, 85, of 244 Lyles St. widow of Raymond Blackburn, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center.

Mrs. Blackburn was born in Alleghany Co., November 3, 1923 to Major and Margie Bauguess Miles.

She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and retired from Carolina Bloomer Co.

Mrs. Blackburn was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Surviving are, her son, Bill L. and wife Sandra Blackburn of State Road, two grandchildren, Lori Gwyn and husband Will. Barry Blackburn and fiancee Mary Steiner, and three great grandchildren, Richard , Sarah and Alice Gwyn all of Elkin.

A graveside service will be conducted by Rev. John Attaway at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 a.m. in the church. The family will receive friends following the church service. The family would like to thank the staff at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center and suggest that any memorials be made to Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 125, Elkin, N C 28621 or to the charity of the donor' s choice. John Kennedy, funeral director is assisting the Blackburn family.

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 8/14/2009

Re: Caroline Combs family

RMoon4078 — 2009-08-17 03:15:26Z

I am not directly related to any of those families, but some Moxleys did marry into my lines. If you have questions about a specific person I can check to see what information I have.

Rebecca

Chappell

rkchappell — 2009-08-17 00:15:08Z

I am researching George W. Chappell, b: 1810 in VA. Believe his father to be Stephen Chappell & mother is Julia but not sure I'm on the right track. George's son was John H. Chappell, b: 1851 in VA; John's son was John B. Chappell, b: 1876, Stillwater, Wolfe Co, KY. This family moved to OK abt 1910. Any help will be appreciated.
Rita Chappell Engel

Re: Caroline Combs family

shawniefawn — 2009-08-16 02:26:22Z

Thank you so much!! That gave me more info than I had!

I am also a descendant of The Spurlin's, Moxley's, and Hill's also from that area. You don't happen to have any of those names in you line, do you?

Thanks for the info,
Sherri

Re: Caroline Combs family

RMoon4078 — 2009-08-15 17:06:29Z

Hi Sherri,

This isn't my direct line but according to my notes, Jacob Hoppers was b. abt. 1803 in Ashe (later Alleghany) Co. and d. Mar. 9, 1896, in Alleghany Co. I'm not sure where that date of death comes from because his gravestone is not listed in the Alleghany County Cemetery book. But that's the date I have in my FTM database. Jacob Hoppers was a son of Daniel Hoppers and Anna Maria "Mary" Fender (daughter of Christian Fender). I believe the Hoppers were of German extraction and their surname is also spelled Hoppus, Hoppas or Hopperas in the early records. Here is a deed which confirms that Jacob was the son of Daniel Hoppers:

Nov. 12, 1824. Deed from James WHITEHEAD & Mary his wife, David EVANS & Betsy his wife, Moses JOINES & Susannah his wife, John HOPPERAS, Jacob HOPPERAS, Thomas JOINES & Lydia his wife, the heirs at law & legatees of Daniel HOPPERAS, dec'd, to Henry WAGGONER & Sarah his wife, 280 acres in Ashe County lying on the waters of the Little River adj. Daniel HOPPERAS old line, Turkey Knob ridge, and Mary HOPPERS line. Signed: James WHITEHEAD, Mary (X) WHITEHEAD, David EVANS, Elizabeth (X) EVANS, John HOPPERAS, Jacob (X) HOPPERAS, Moses JOINES, Susan (X) JOINES, Thos. JOINES, Lydia (X) JOINES. Wits: Benjamin (X) KROWSE, John (X) SPURLIN. Proved Dec. 6, 1875. Reg. Dec. 14, 1875. (Alleghany Co., NC, DB 3, pp.117-118).

That's all the information I have because again, it's not my direct line, but I believe there are people who have done a lot of research on the Hoppers family.

Re: Caroline Combs family

shawniefawn — 2009-08-13 22:57:28Z

Hello Tim,
Thank you so much for your response!

I too, am beginning to believe that the story that she came from England and was an indentured servant, is just that, a story! Probably told to her children to make her life sound more exciting than it actually was! The "story" was told to my Mother from a descendant of Wiley Combs, I believe, which was horrifying news to my Mother, who never dreamed there would be such an event in her family.

I'm sure that Caroline and Jacob were never married! I have read some of problems and situations that arose from their relationship, as should have been expected by them!

I am a descendant of Henry Clay Combs. Considering the situation with his mother, you can see why Henry moved to Oregon. He married a woman who was fairly well off, having property and some money. He became a farmer and preacher and was considered quite a gentleman in Oregon. He built his wife a lovely large home, that is still occupied to this day. Infact, when I was a child, my parents and I lived in this home.

I really know very little about Jacob Hopper and so would be very pleased if you could share something about him. Was he a farmer? How many children did he and his wife have? When did his family come to America? Where did they come from? Did he have siblings? Do you have any pictures of him or his family? Any information would really be appreciated!

Thank you in advance,
Sherri

Re: Caroline Combs family

Ferrieri777 — 2009-08-13 13:50:31Z

Sherri:

Keep trying as I believe there are people around who know the answers to your questions.

Jacob Hoppers was my 3rd great grandfather and was married to Kiziah Landreth. His relationship with Caroline Coombs caused he and everyone around him lots of trouble and grief. You can probably find lots of court and deed records that document the trouble he got into for his relationship with her. The information about Caroline coming from England is new to me. I don't believe Jacob and Caroline ever got married or lived together but I think they lived next door to each other at one time after she had had some children with him. I've never heard that he purchased her. That sounds too far-fetched to me. I do believe, however, that he was the father of all her children. Tim

Re: Caroline Combs family

shawniefawn — 2009-08-13 10:20:47Z

Mr Houk, I appreciate your information and responses to my posting!
My GG Grandmother Caroline Combs and her family have been quite the mystery! The story that was passed down was that she, at age 13 yrs old, came with two older brothers, Harrison and Meredith Combs, from Scheffield, England and were sold in Virgnia as indentured servants, Caroline going to North Carolina. She stayed with the man, F. Jacob Hopper (Hoppas) who purchased her until he died, bore his children and never left his service. I have never been able to prove that actually happened. Nor, can I find evidence that she had family and actually was born in North Carolina, as the census states.
My Grandfather recorded that she as born in 1842 and died in 1909. The first record that I have found that I believe is our Caroline is in the 1860 Wilkes Co, NC Census, Traphill Twp, that has a Caroline Combs and 1 month old daughter, Nancy, living with a Joseph Blevins family. Living next door is a family, William Combs with four children, two of which are boys named Harrison and Meredith. This could perhaps be her family, but I can't find any info to positively show this.
I was hoping that the information you provided would give me another clue to work from, but I haven't been able to tie it in either. But I wanted you to know that I appreciated your efforts! Thank you!
Sherri

Re: Caroline Combs family

DonHouk1938 — 2009-08-11 06:52:18Z

As 10 Feb 1894-AlleghanyCo,NC marriage record for Joseph Combs s/o Harrion & Nancy Combs indicated Joseph was 21, he would've been born between 1872-1873 so it appears Joseph mentioned in your message who md Hester Godsey & had 3 kids born betw 1932-1937 when 1st Joseph would've been at least 60 is a totally different generation for which I have no further info to add. Don Houk in Tokyo

Re: Caroline Combs family

gr8pumpkin — 2009-08-11 04:25:45Z

The only information i recieved on Harrison was his name.
As for his son Joseph his wife is Hester Godsey with whom he had 3 children;

Clinton M. Combs 1932-
Betty Jean Combs(Michael) 1936-2006
Geraldine Jo Combs(Addison) 1937-

I an no longer in contact with the person who gave me this information and any avalible family members have no other information.

Re: Caroline Combs family

DonHouk1938 — 2009-08-09 05:25:49Z

I have no connection to this family but "Alleghany Co., NC Marriages 1849-1900" by George Henry Latham shows:
Joseph Combs/21/b.AlleghanyCo son/of Harrison Combs & Nancy ___ md 10 Feb 1894 Julia Ann Combs/20/b.AlleghanyCo d/o Jackson Combs & Martha____ (I show Jackson Combs md Martha Howell 6-15-1855-AsheCo,NC). There are also marriages for 1)Eli, 2)Isaac, 3)Meredith & 4)Sarah Ann Combs for whom Harrison & Nancy are also shown as parents.
1)Eli age 19 md 1 Nov 1891 Ellen Brinegar/17/b.AlleghanyCo d/o Leroy Brinegar & Cynthia Osborn
2)Isaac age 20 md 3-21-1878 Malinda Lundy/22/b.Grayson Co, VA d/o John Lundy & Jane (full name Matilda Jane Wright per my data)
3)Meredith 19 md 3-29-1892 Mary Caudill/19/b.AlleghanyCo d/o Ruffin Caudill & Caroline___
4)Sary Ann 15 md 1-19-1885 Miles W Lundy/21/b.GraysonCo,VA s/o John Lundy/Matilda (Miles Wesley bro/of Malinda Lundy shown above--siblings md siblings)
Don Houk in Tokyo

Another Cheek Cemetery?

RMoon4078 — 2009-06-15 16:20:25Z

Hi all,

I recently ordered the G.P. Stout map of Alleghany County. Garland P. Stoud has a historian who made some very interesting maps of NC counties.

There is a "Cheek Cemetery" on this map that I am not familiar with, located off Road 1114A (Hudson Road). I have created this Google map link that will show the approximate location (based on the G.P. Stout map)

http://tinyurl.com/mrh7nz

Does anyone know if there is an old cemetery in this location and if so, what's it called if it's not called the Cheek Cemetery?

Thanks so much!
Rebecca

Donald Talmage Edwards

LeonEdwards51 — 2009-06-26 18:14:49Z

I am looking for someone who might get or have and obit for Donald. He is an uncle of my cousins and we have the card from the services but no obit to put in the records for the family.

Thank You

Leon

Perry family of Ashe and Alleghany County NC, also Stokes, Guilford and Forsyth Counties

tomperry173 — 2009-06-14 05:46:32Z

I now have evidence that William Perry married Charity Dean
(William and Charity Perry of the 1850 Ashe census) was the son
of Ebenezer Perry SR of Guilford County and brother of Ebenezer
Perry JR. (married Ann Watson) of Stokes and Forsyth County NC.
Wyatt Perry married Charity Perry (of the 1850 Ashe census) was
William's son. Others of this line settled in Tazewell VA, Dekalb
Illinois, and Jones and Linn county Iowa, and Perry County KY.
The David Ira Perry family of Alleghany is also descended from this
line. For details or inquiries regarding Perry family of Ashe or
Alleghany Counties, please email me
tom_perry@hotmail.com
I would be glad to help, however I can.
Please include Perry research in subject line. Emails without subject line
go unread, unless I clearly know who the sender is.

Re: Piney Creek Cemetery

tomperry173 — 2009-06-14 05:39:48Z

Ruth Dell Burchett McMillan was the wife of Arthur Fields McMillan. These were my grandparents. Ruth was the daughter of Rosey Burchett and James Columbus Hill. James and Rosey
were never married. James married Annie Vannoy.

Alleghany cemetery record from
Alleghany County Cemeteries through 1986 shows

JoAnn Austin father: Alvis
Ellen Marlin Bedwell b 5-21-1864 d 10-12 1931
(It would appear from this that Marlin was either her middle or her maiden name.)
No Inez Brown listed.
No Henry Clay Burchett.
No Grace Burchett.

Barbara Jean Hill is shown to be the daughter of Claude
Hill and Gladys. I have a Claude Franklin Hill born 1910,
but I don't have his wife's name. Claude Franklin Hill was
the son of James Columbus Hill and Annie Vannoy.
Denver Loggins - father Dennis Loggins
Waylon Loggins - father Dennis Loggins
Daylon Loggins - father Dennis Loggins
Waylon and Daylon were twins.
Rose Mary McMeans - father Blaine McMeans, mother Treva
James Osborne (matching dates to yours) father -
David Osborne, mother Alie Leota Landreth
Oscar Parsons _ no parents shown, however they do show
he had an uncle Andrew J Ward.
Polly Anna Parsons shows with dates you give for
Molly Polly Landreth Parsons, however no parents are named,
no mention of Molly or Landreth.
No Bryant Kent Reedy, however there is a Braynt Kent Reed,
b 1930, d 1930, father JB Reed, the mother may be living so
I prefer not to post her name here.
Jesse Wilma Weaver father Johnson Weaver, mother Lucy J

from
1. Henry Miller Cox, George William Cocks, John Cox, Cox Family in America, privately published 1912.
2. Verl F Weight, with W.C.M Cox, As A Tree Grows, genealogy of the Cox family, 1962

Major Cox -note - Cemetery record show no dates or parents
however both the above books show that
John D Cox married Ruth Ann Cox had a son Major. This is
probably him. Ruth Ann Cox was the daughter of John
R Cox and Eleanor Ward (Weights book shows Ruth's parents)

I have posted the preceeding information with the belief that all persons named here are deceased. My sincerest
apologies if that is in error.

The other persons you name are in the cemetery records,
but no parents or family information is given.
If you got these names from Family Search or Findagrave,
I suggest you email the submitter asking for proof
of those not in the cemetery records. If you got those
from your own visit to the cemetery, then the published
book of cemetery records do not include them.

George Lee Watson Obit

mabeone — 2009-05-21 22:03:22Z

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Mr. George Lee Watson, age 80, of Open Door Baptist Church Road in Elkin, passed away May 18, 2009 at his residence.

Mr. Watson was born in Alleghany County on Nov. 19, 1928 to the late Rufus and Jettie Absher Watson.

George was retired from the United States Air Force.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three brothers, Junior Watson, Robert Watson and Porter Ray Watson; four sisters, Lislee King, Erma Absher, Jessie Teague and Opal Dryden.

He is survived by five children, Toni Sturgill and husband, David, of Thurmond, Kathy Williams and husband, Sam, of Yadkinville, Betty Rycroft and husband, Walter, of Jonesville, Robbin Couch and husband, James, of Elkin, and Chris Watson and wife, Linda, of Hamptonville; seven grandchildren and eight great-greanchildren; a brother, Blane Watson of Sparta; a former wife, Lucy Watson Colvard of Elkin; and a special caregiver and friend, Willie Houser of Elkin.

His funeral service will be held Thursday, May 21, 11 a.m. at Johnson Funeral Home by the Rev. Cliff White.
Burial will follow at Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in White Head, with Full Military Rites by VFW Post No. 7034. The family will receive friends today, May 20, from 6 - 8 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideon Bibles; or to East Elkin Baptist Church, 395 E. Main St., Elkin, NC 28621. Johnson Funeral Home of Elkin is

Elkin Tribune 21 May 2009

Jimmy Floyd Wagoner Obit

mabeone — 2009-07-02 12:36:11Z

Mr. Jimmy Floyd "Jim" Wagoner, 78, of Lowgap, NC passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009, at his home.

Mr. Wagoner was born July 8, 1930, in Alleghany County, to the late John and Donna Brown Wagoner.

He worked at Webb Furniture Company in Galax for 20 years and then worked at Vaughn-Bassett in Mount Airy for 15 years where he retired.

Surviving are his companion of 41 years, Patsy W. Barringer of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Brenda and Gene Anderson of Elk Creek, VA, and Debra Stanley and companion, Stanley Coley, of Wytheville, VA; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jimmy Lee and Lisa Wagoner of Wytheville, VA, and Michael Wagoner of Independence, VA; a stepdaughter, Gloria Kelly of Lambsburg, VA; two stepsons, Carl Mitchell and Eddie Holbrooks, both of Lowgap; five grandchildren; thirteen stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; a sister, Sadie Wagoner of Galax, VA; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Herman and Lisa Edwards and Ann Snow.

In addition to his parents Mr. Wagoner was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Wagoner; and his ex-wife, Florence S. Wagoner.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at 11:00 AM at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mount Airy, with the Rev. J.C. Tolley, the Rev. Jerry King, and Fabron Kelly officiating. Burial will follow in the Liberty Union Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at the funeral home. www.moodyfuneralservices.com

Mt Airy News 29 June 2009

Mae Wyatt Owens Obit

mabeone — 2009-03-25 15:35:39Z

MOUNT AIRY — Mrs. Mae Wyatt Owens, 98, of 1524 Forrest Drive, Mount Airy, and formerly of Alleghany County, died Monday, March 16, 2009, at Northern Hospital of Surry County.

She was the daughter of the late Gordon and Lura Stamper Wyatt, the widow of Purvie Owens and was also preceded in death by an infant daughter; sisters, Clarice Wagoner and Edith Kennedy; and brothers, Wesley, Buford, Reggie, Bayne and Roy Wyatt.

Mae enjoyed gardening, flowers, cooking and caring for her family.

She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Bill Wagoner of Mount Airy; a son and daughter-in-law, Bobby Ray and Margaret Owens of Archdale; a grandson and spouse, Kevin and Arleen Wagoner of Pilot Mountain; three great-grandchildren, Dylan, Ryan and Kaylee Wagoner; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2009, at the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery near Sparta. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be made to the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery Fund, c/o Gertrude Joines, 2238 Fraser Road, Sparta, NC 28675.

Mt Airy News 18 Mar 2009

Mary Flossie Brooks Wood Obit

mabeone — 2009-03-16 17:02:22Z

STATE ROAD—Mrs. Mary Flossie Brooks Wood, age 92 of 228 Mountain Park Road, State Road, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009 at Hugh Chatham Nursing Center in Elkin.

Mrs. Wood was born in Alleghany County on June 20, 1916 to the late Andrew Jackson and Ruthie Ella Crouse Brooks.

She was of the Primitive Baptist Faith.

In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband Paul Wood, a daughter Ruth Wood, and two granddaughter; Patty Little and Janice Reynolds, five brothers; Charlie, Kemp, Sebert, Sam , Paul Brooks, two sisters; Zell Hodges Smith and Faye Sparks.

She is survived by two daughters, Pauline Reynolds and husband Oscar of Greensboro, Maxine Wood Reynolds of State Road, three sons; Bobby Eugene Wood and wife Linda of State Road, Harold Leff Wood and wife Kathy of Thurmond, Kelly C. Wood and wife Brenda of State Road. Grandchildren; Steven Reynolds, Darren Wood, Andy Reynolds, Sharon Dutko, and Beth Faircloth. Eight Great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, Several Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Services will held Tuesday, 2 p.m., March 17, 2009 at Rocky Ford Baptist Church, by Rev. Mickey Brooks and Rev. Claude Lloyd. Interment will follow at Church Cemetery. The Wood Family will receive friends Monday evening 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., March 16, 2009 at Johnson Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to donors choice.

Mt Airy News 16 Mar 2009

Bertha Miriam Fulp Obit

mabeone — 2009-01-24 12:49:18Z

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Bertha Miriam Fulp, 89, of Elkin, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009.

A native of Allegany County, she was the daughter of the late William Mckinley and Mary Alice Roberts.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cola Croom Fulp; three brothers; one sister; and three half sisters.

She was a homemaker in the truest sense of the word. She loved her family dearly and did everything in her power to make their life happy and comfortable.
One of her greatest pleasures was having her children, grandchildren, and extended family around her kitchen table for one of her wonderful meals.
She especially enjoyed gardening and excelled in growing beautiful flowers and vegetables. She was a true nature-lover and enjoyed taking long walks through her Blue Ridge Mountains. She was an active member for over 40 years of the New River Baptist Church in Jacksonville.

Surviving are her sons, Steven Fulp of Elkin, Gordon Fulp and Pell of Greenvillle, and David Fulp and Kay of Hickory; daughter, Cynthia Fulp Tenney and Gene of Asheville; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 at Antioch Methodist Church in Roaring Gap.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made to the cemetery fund for Antioch Methodist Church, c/o Bronda Crouse, 799 Brush Creek Road, Glade Valley, NC 28627.

Elkin Tribune 22 Jan 2009

Thomas Lee Lovelace Obit

mabeone — 2009-02-05 16:34:10Z

Born in Alleghany County on Feb. 1, 2009
nd resided in Dobson, NC

Mr. Thomas Lee Lovelace, age 87, of US 601, passed away Thursday, January 29, 2009 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Lovelace was born November 3, 1921 in Alleghany County to John Square and Pearl Jane Hamm Lovelace.

Mr. Lovelace retired from the City of Winston-Salem and was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp and served during WWII.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Higgins Lovelace; a son, Billy Dean Lovelace; a daughter, Judy Card Lovelace.

Survivors include: four sons, Billy Dwayne Lovelace and wife Lisa Wells of Dobson, Bobby Lee Lovelace and wife Lisa Marie of Roaring River, Bobby Gene Lovelace and wife Vicki of Thurmond, Winfred Lee Lovelace and wife Mary-Lou of Homestead, Fla.; a daughter-in-law, Peggy Lovelace of Thurmond; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Stewart Roten. Burial will follow at Hollywood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin.
The family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital Foundation, 180 Parkwood Drive, Elkin, NC 28621

Published in the Winston-Salem Journal on 2/2/2009

Re: taliaferro/toliver & families

Snitz — 2009-02-04 11:01:49Z

I would like to exchange info with you on the Toliver family. Do you have any infor on William "Billy" Toliver? I am also looking for any thing on his son Eli. Eli had a son Ira J. and Thomas J. I know about Ira as he is my ggrandfather. I need info on Thomas. If you could help me I would sure be grateful. Eli married Thelma Elizabeth Smith in 1855 in Ashe and I need her parents name. Thanks

Re: Toliver and Smith

Snitz — 2009-02-04 10:56:20Z

Need help with the wife of Eli Toliver of Alleghany Co. NC. She was Thelma Elizabeth Smith. I am looking for her parents. Any thing you may have on Eli would help also. I am also looking for information on Eli son Thomas J. Toliver. This name may be spelled, Tolaver, Tolliver and possible some other way. Thanks

Re: Frank Smith m. Mayme Austin early 1900's

w_scialdone — 2009-03-12 22:28:46Z

Hi John,
Andy F. Smith and Mamie Austin are my wife's grandparent.
Andy past away in 1974 and Mamie in 1979. They are both buried in Attoway Cemetery, Smyth County, Virginia.
Let me know if iI can help with any information.
Bill

Re: Another Cheek Cemetery?

ccsasa — 2009-06-16 16:13:30Z

Rebecca,there are many inaccuracies in the map. The Alleghany County Library has a complete cemetery inventory that was done by the local genealogy society, and the library staff will look up things for people. I personally don't recall having seen a cemetery where the map shows one, but it might be far from the road as it seems to be on private land. Because I don't have time this week to help, I suggest 2 things:
1. Call head librarian Debbie Brewer at the Alleghany County Library at 336-372-5573.
2. Call the Alleghany County Register of Deeds at 336-372-4342. Also at the Alleghany County government website you can look at all the land etc. yourself. I think it's in the section called mapping.
Cecelia

Re: Piney Creek Cemetery

jerryradams — 2009-07-28 00:03:22Z

Bonita, yes I am the same Jerry Adams that Sara McMillan is helping gather information. We are getting ready to print the cemetery book from the Piney Creek Cemetery and just rounding up some last bits of information. I did not teach at Piney Creek but attend there from 1967-1975 and Alleghany High School in 1979. There was a teacher at PCS in the early 1970's by the name of Jerry Absher. I have lived in Knoxville, TN for 20+ years.

Grace Adams is a relative of mine and I am very interested in finding out more information about her parents---Creed Adams and Pocahantas Pedigo. Creed Adams and my great great grandfather were brothers. Would you know anyone that might be a distant relative of Grace Adams?

Good luck with starting your research.

Thanks so much for your help!

Jerry Adams

Piney Creek Cemetery

jerryradams — 2009-06-13 22:08:44Z

I am working to determine the parents of everyone buried in the Piney Creek Cemetery located beside the Piney Creek Methodist Church. There are at least 630 graves and I have determined the parents of over 550 people buried in the cemetery. If anyone knows the father and mother (including maiden name)of the following names I would enjoy hearing from you.

Robert Austin, b.April 11, 1872, d. July 24, 1925
Joann Austin, b. July 4, 1930, d. September 30, 1934
Ellen Bedwell, b. May 21, 1854, d. October 12, 1932 (mother list as Mary but no maiden name listed)
Madrith Bedwell, b. Feb. 14, 1924, d. Feb. 14, 1924
Myrtle Blevins, b. 1881, d. 1895
Inez Burchett Brown, b. Sept. 24, 1924, d. Dec. 18, 1981
Bud Buchett, b. Nov. 18, 1920, d. Dec. 18, 1977
Henry Clay Burchett, b. 1906, d. 1935
Grace, V. Burchette, b. 1904, d. 1993
A. Major D. Cox, b. Sept. 24, 1861, d. June 12, 1939, (mother listed as Ruth June but no maiden name listed)
Barbara Jean Hiil, b. Apr. 20, 1937, d. May 13, 1941 (mother listed as Gladys but no maiden name listed)
Joseph E. Idol, b. May 25, 1887, d. Nov. 27, 1984
Steve Loggins, b. Dec. 17, 1854, d. Sept. 30, 1931
Denver Loggins, b. Oct. 17, 1929, d. Oct. 12, 1930
Waylon Loggins, b. Jan. 17, 1928, d. Feb. 14, 1928
Daylon Loggins, b. Jan. 17, 1928, d. Jan. 31. 1928
Caoline Lovelace, b. Mar. 15, 1849, d. Dec. 6, 1926
Rose Mary McMeans, b. Dec. 22, 1948, d. Nov. 22, 1963
Ruth Delle Buchette McMillan, b. Oct. 23, 1902, d. Nov. 27, 1969
Joseph Mullins, b. Feb. 6, 1944, d. Nov. 3, 1932
James Osborne, b. Oct. 10, 1918, d. Jun. 17, 1921
Oscar F. Parsons, b. Mar. 26, 1886, d. Nov. 22, 1971 (died in Florida)
Madge Burchett Parsons, b. Nov. 22, 1916, d. Feb. 28, 1976
William H. Parsons, b. 1866, d. 1910 (mother listed as Mary but not maiden name listed)
Mary Pollie Landreth Parsons, b. 1830, d. 1885
Bryant Kent Reedy, b. 1930, d. 1930
John Simons, b. Oct. 1, 1872, d. Jan. 17, 1941
Elbert Stamper, b. Feb. 17, 1858, d. Jul. 21, 1929
Jessie Wilma Weaver, b. May 30, 1908, d. June 19, 1908

Thanks for any help! Much aprreciated!

Jerry Adams

Re: Help Please Locating Cemetery and grave

iwcheek — 2009-04-14 21:56:14Z

"Alleghany County Cemeteries through 1986" published by the Alleghany Historical-Genealogical society in 1988 has the following:

Cherry Lane Union Baptist Church Cemetery - Road 1106
Marcus T. Hutchinson - 2/19/1858-6/2/1940
S.A. (Mrs. M. T.) Hutchinson - 1/11/1869 - 6/17/1933

Is this what you needed?

Re: Piney Creek Cemetery

DonHouk1938 — 2009-07-28 11:16:33Z

With regard to the parents of Pocahontas Pedigo, I suggest you check the LDS search engine www.familysearch.org as there is a very complete set of records posted by John F Holm of Midvale, UT that I have found very reliable when checking Pedigo family members. John shows parents as James Selden Pedigo & Louise/Louisa A Lawless and takes PEDIGO line back a number of generations. As with all records found on-line, one should check their reliability against other sources. In this case 1880 GraysonCo,VA census shows Pocahontas as 1 of 4 children of James & Louisa.
Don Houk in Tokyo

Re: Caroline Combs family

shawniefawn — 2009-08-09 01:18:42Z

This Caroline Combs is my ancestor and she had a brother named Harrison, who had a son Joe. This is the information that I have. I know the dates don't exactly match, but have found in my research that what we think we know as fact, sometimes isn't exactly correct. Let me know if you think that these people might be from your family!
Thanks!
Sherri Stuart
shawnie_fawn@yahoo.com

1880 USA Census Gap Civil Twp, Alleghany Co, NC
206. COMBS, Harrison, 46, farmer, NC NC NC
-- Nancy, 45, wife, housekeeping, NC NC NC
-- Polly, 12, dau, NC NC NC
-- Eli, 10, son, laborer, NC NC NC
-- Merideth, 10, son, laborer, NC NC NC
-- Joe, 7, son, NC NC NC

Re: Alleghany Surnames

moonietunes — 2009-01-13 05:26:09Z

forgot to mention, this tag cloud shows the top 200 surnames.

Alleghany Surnames

moonietunes — 2009-01-13 05:24:26Z

This is kind of a fun thing I put together. It is a "tag cloud" which shows the relative frequency of surnames mentioned in Alleghany County deeds through 1880. (For consistency, I standardized the spelling of all the names)

http://www.moonzstuff.com/deeds/tagcloud.html

You can see that Edwards is by far and away the most common surname mentioned (no surprise to anyone who has done much research on Alleghany County!)

You can make your own tag clouds at http://tagcrowd.com

Rebecca

Re: THOMAS "WEASEL TOM" HUNTER MOXLEY

DaveKing56 — 2008-12-01 01:02:58Z

Let me know when the journals are published. If I dig up anything regarding Tom I'll be sure to contact you. Last time we visited Sparta was about 10 yrs ago and most of the tombstones in the Moxley graveyard were still able to be read. My uncle-in-law visited the site within the past year and said that the markers had eroded significantly. He is trying to set up a trust to ensure that the site is cared for properly. Be aware that Cold Mountain gets a bit "racey" during some scenes.

Re: Help Please Locating Cemetery and grave

mmjosephsohn — 2009-06-05 00:30:30Z

I just visited these very graves and took pictures,but haven't checked them yet. He is my GGUncle....his sister is Martha Ann Hutchison (my gg grandmother) and his brother is James C Hutchinson bured just around the corner at Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church beside their mother Emeline Elizabeth Hutchi(n)son.

Re: Alleghany Co., NC McMillans

Leon_Edward — 2008-12-26 22:14:51Z

I have an Alexander McMillan, b. August 17 1799, d. Dec 6 1864, married to Mary Reeves, b. Nov 20 1798, d. Dec 29 1894 both buried in the Elk Creek Primitive Baptist church cemetery, Alleghany. I have nothing else on them as my research was on the Edwards and the Reeves connected to them.

Re: Piney Creek Cemetery

BonitaLoggins — 2009-07-28 00:35:37Z

Thanks for your reply.
I can certainly understand your interest in finding more about the Pocahantas link as I saw that when I was doing a little research yesterday. I'd want to find out more also.
I will be glad to send you any information that I might find that would be relevant. What is the name of your tree and is it public? I don't want to duplicate what you might have already and you've been doing this for quite a while as evidenced by your board posts.

I wish you luck also in finding out more information. Seems I've hit a few walls already. I'm sure that's normal stuff for this. :)

Keep in touch,
Bonita

Re: Piney Creek Cemetery

BonitaLoggins — 2009-07-27 15:06:43Z

Hello Jerry,
It's me again, (Bonita). I have information regarding one of your inquiries as to who were the parents of Dennis Loggins. Dennis was my grandfather's (John Henry Loggins) brother. Their parents were Stephen F. Loggins and Elizabeth (Cettie) C. Loggins. I have not been able to find out what Elizabeth's maiden name was yet.
As I said I'm just starting this so I'm just a newbie. :) Anyway, I was telling my mother that I was doing this and she spoke of a phone call she recently got from Sara McMillian inquiring about some information about this same grave yard and Sarah said she'd give the information to Jerry, so I couldn't help but wonder if that is you, is it?
If so that leads me to my next question, I'm assuming that this is your real name and if so it sounds very familiar to me, were you a teacher at Piney Creek way back when?

Looking forward to hearing from you,
Bonita

PS, I wish I had more info about Vestal & Grace Sprinkle. Were you related to Grace?

Re: Help Please Locating Cemetery and grave

ChristyHarrold51 — 2009-04-14 23:00:17Z

Yes that is exactly what I needed thank you thank you. I have been trying to find her for probably close to 2 years or more.

Re: Help Please Locating Cemetery and grave

ChristyHarrold51 — 2009-06-05 01:28:48Z

I finally got to go and see where they are buried. I was more looking for Marcus' wife, Sina Harrold. Her brother Martin was my husband's gggrandpa. Thanks for the help!

Help Please Locating Cemetery and grave

ChristyHarrold51 — 2009-04-14 21:25:41Z

I am looking for the cemetery and burial place for Marcus Hutchinson and his wife Sina Harrold Hutchinson/Hutchison. I am almost certain in 1920 they lived in the Cherry Lane area. She died in 1930 or 31. Any help at all would be great. Thanks.

Re: Alleghany Co., NC McMillans

jdarment0 — 2008-12-26 23:55:57Z

I have that Alexander & Mary Reeves in my files with his parents included. It's just those in the list I'm having trouble with. Thank you for responding though. I appreciate the feedback.

Alleghany Co., NC McMillans

jdarment0 — 2008-12-26 13:37:53Z

I'm having trouble placing the following individuals and I'm hoping someone out there can help. I need the parents for them and how they're tied to John McMillan & Marian McLamont.

Alexander McMillan (m. Cornelia Reeves)
Bert McMillan (m. Cynthia Kennedy)
Felix McMillan (m.Martha McMillan)
Rudolph McMillan (Rebecca Moxley)
Troy Clark McMillan (m. Evelyn Ireson & B.F.)
Edwin McMillan (m. Dela Cox)
Leonard McMillan (m. Effie Bare)
Edward L. McMillan (m. Lelia I. Cox)
Felix McMillan (m. Laura Finley)
Freelen McMillan (m. Sarah J. Maxwell)
Lester McMillan (m. Edith Young)
Charles McMillan (m. Mellie McMillan)
Edgar McMillan (m. Lillie Cox)
Gernie F. McMillan (m. Merry McMillan)
Vance McMillan (m. Addie Bryant)
Richard McMillan (m. Nannie Carter)
Hazel McMillan (had son Gale in 1933)
Matthew McMillan (m. Grace Edwards)
Mary V. McMillan (had son Edward G. McMillan in 1936)
Howard McMillian (m. Reba Bryant)
Ray McMillan (m. Jean Handy)
Freel McMillan (m. Hattie Maxwell)
Claude H. McMillan (m. Mildred E. Miller)
Calvin G. McMillan (m. Iva C. Davis)

Most of these names I got off the Alleghany Co. NC birth index from 1800-1959. I simply do not know where they fit in the McMillan family. Troy Clark McMillan I got from Feltz Memorial Cemetery in Grayson Co., VA. Since he's buried with the other McMillans, I figure he's related to them. Maybe a son to one of them. If anyone has an idea or info regarding any of these, please reply. It would help alot and I'd greatly appreciate it.

Edmonds Cemetery pics

SStamperYoumans — 2009-05-22 17:11:26Z

Anyone living near Edmonds Cemetery, GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 36.55933, Longitude: -80.94571 and is willing to take pictures of the Stamper family plot for a reasonable fee, please contact me!
thanks,
Suzanne
rojo45390@yahoo.com