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     Her Social Security Number was 241-62-2601.⁵ Ardie Lorena Hall was buried at Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.³ She was born on January 8, 1889 at North Carolina.^1,5,3 As of July 16, 1919,her married name was Courtney.⁴ She married Augustus Pearman/Pearmon Courtney, son of John Hamilton Courtney and Martha Jane Thrash, on July 16, 1919 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^6,3,4 Ardie Lorena Hall died on October 2, 1983 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 94.^2,3

     James Hamilton "Jim" Courtney was born on May 30, 1920 at Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^5,2 He married Helen Louise Nail on June 20, 1947 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^2,6,3 James Hamilton "Jim" Courtney James ‘Jim' Hamilton Courtney, Charlotte - Mr. Courtney, 86, of Charlotte, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2006, at Liberty Healthcare. Born in Candler on May 30, 1920, Jim was son of the late Pearman and Ardie Hall Courtney. Mr. Courtney was an Army veteran of World War II and served in the Philippines. A Charlotte resident since 1957, Jim had been employed for 24 years as a service manager at many of the area's Dodge, ChryslerPlymouth dealerships. Mr. Courtney was member of St. Lukes United Methodist Church and was known for his jokes, smile and his easy going personality. Jim never met a stranger. He was also a father figure to his grandchildren, offering them his guidance and advise. Mr. Courtney was preceded in death by his wife Helen, who passed in April 2005. Jim is survived by his children, Jim Courtney and wife, Beth, Susan Tucker, all of Charlotte; sisters, Helen Dempsey, Celia Nail and husband, Bill, all of Asheville; grandchildren, Traci and Kevin Tucker; step-grandchildren, Scott, Jordan, Parker, Travis and Connor Lopshire; great-grandchildren, Courtnie Bell, Christopher Bumgarner, Katelyn Lopshire; nephew, William Nail and wife, Brenda; niece, Linda Bamford and husband, Paul, and their daughter, Michelle. The funeral service will take place at noon Thursday at Carolina Funeral Service & Cremation Center, 5505 Monroe Rd, Charlotte with the Rev. Henry Justice officiating. The family will receive today from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral center. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hemby Children's Hospital c/o Presbyterian Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 33549, Charlotte, NC 28233. Carolina Funeral Service & Cremation Center is entrusted with the arrangements.
on February 20, 2006.² He died on December 18, 2006 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 86.²

     Her married name was Dempsey.³ Helen Lorena Courtney married Unknown Dempsey.³ Helen Lorena Courtney was born on October 17, 1923 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^5,6 As of December 19, 1953,her married name was Hipps.² She married Troy Alfke Hipps on December 19, 1953 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.²

     Her Social Security Number was 245-14-7057.³ Helen Louise Nail was buried at Evergreen Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina.¹ She was born on June 24, 1922 at Cooleemee, Davie Co., North Carolina.^3,1 As of June 20, 1947,her married name was Courtney.² She married James Hamilton "Jim" Courtney, son of Augustus Pearman/Pearmon Courtney and Ardie Lorena Hall, on June 20, 1947 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^4,1,2 Helen Louise Nail died on April 6, 2005 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 82.^3,1 She Charlotte - Helen Louise Nail Courtney, 82 of Charlotte, died Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at the home of her daughter, Susan Tucker. Born June 24, 1922, in Cooleemee, Helen was the daughter of the late William and Beulah Wofford Nail. Prior to moving to Charlotte in 1957, Helen had served as the Register of Deeds in Asheville. Mrs. Courtney had been employed for 15 years with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System, working in the cafeteria at Garinger High School. She attended St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Mrs. Courtney is survived by her husband of 57 years, James Courtney; son, Jim Courtney and wife, Beth, and daughter, Susan Tucker, all of Charlotte; brother, William Nail Jr. of Asheville; sisters-in-law, Celia Nail and Helen Dempsey of Asheville; grandchildren, Traci and Kevin Tucker; stepgrandsons, Scott, Jordan, Parker, Travis and Connor Lopshire; great-granddaughter, Courtnie Bell; nieces, Linda and Michelle Bamford; and nephews, Paul Bamford and William M. Nail III. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel at Hickory Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Henry Justice officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Carolina Funeral Service & Cremation Center, 5505 Monroe Road, Charlotte. The family has asked that memorials be made to Make A Wish Foundation, 121 W. Trade St., Suite 160, Charlotte, NC 28202. on April 8, 2005.¹

     William Martin "Bill" Nail Jr. William M. "Bill" Nail, Jr., 84, died Monday, May 10, 2010. Mr. Nail was born in Davie County and was a son of the late William M. and Beulah Wofford Nail. He was an Army veteran of WW II and retired as a Captain after 31 years service with the Asheville Police Department. He is survived by his wife, Celia Courtney Nail; one son, William Nail and wife Brenda, of Canton; and step-son Robert McCollum. Funeral serices will be at 12:00 noon Thursday at Abernethy United Methodist Church with the Rev. Anthony R. Sayer officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.³ He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 1498 Sand Hill Road, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on March 23, 1926 at Davie Co., North Carolina.^3,4 He married Celia Martha Courtney, daughter of Augustus Pearman/Pearmon Courtney and Ardie Lorena Hall, on October 27, 1951 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 William Martin "Bill" Nail Jr. died on May 10, 2010 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 84.^3,4

     Dixie Elizabeth Courtney Dixie Elizabeth Russell, 91, of Candler, died Friday, May 23, 2014, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center. A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of the late John and Annie Lee Miller Courtney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack H. Russell, and by her sister, Johnnie Lee VanHook. Mrs. Russell retired from American Enka. She was of the Methodist faith. Mrs. Russell is survived by her son, Donald C. Russell; and by her niece, JoAnn McElrath. Services will be private. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.³ She was born on January 23, 1923 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.⁴ As of January 20, 1946,her married name was Russell.² She married Jack Howell Russell on January 20, 1946 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^6,2,3 Dixie Elizabeth Courtney died on May 23, 2014 at Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 91.³

     His Social Security Number was 239-14-0826.¹ Jack Howell Russell was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Enka, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,4 He was born on March 25, 1920 at North Carolina.^1,4 He married Dixie Elizabeth Courtney, daughter of John Crawford Courtney and Annie Lee Miller, on January 20, 1946 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 Jack Howell Russell died on February 28, 1974 at Oteen, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 53.^1,4

     Nelson James Van Hook was buried at Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹ His Social Security Number was 239-14-0277.⁴ He was born on June 12, 1918 at Macon Co., North Carolina.^1,5,2,4,6 He married Johnnie Lee Courtney, daughter of John Crawford Courtney and Annie Lee Miller, on May 17, 1940 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^7,1 Nelson James Van Hook died on July 1, 1994 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 76.^1,2,4,6

     Sidney Dillon "Vonnie" Holcombe was born on April 26, 1890 at Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.³ He died on November 26, 1914 at Lower Hominy, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 24; Died of tuberculosis.³

     Theron Augustus Holcombe was buried at Asbury Methodist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^6,3 He was born on July 8, 1892 at Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,6,3 He married Mary Ethel Marlowe circa 1920.^7,8,9,10 Theron Augustus Holcombe died on June 7, 1946 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 53.^6,11,3