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     His Social Security Number was 320-09-8915.⁴ Robert Leonidas Lewis was born on December 13, 1901 at Randolph Co., North Carolina.^4,5,3 He married Cly C. Justice, daughter of Parley Garrett "Sam" Justice and Etta Cly "Ettie" Courtney, on November 3, 1921 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,2,6 Robert Leonidas Lewis died on October 9, 1989 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina, at age 87.⁵

     Her Social Security Number was 413-22-7321.⁴ Caryl Justine Lewis was buried at Sunset Cemetery, Shelby, Cleveland Co., North Carolina.² Her married name was Crowder.⁴ She married Robert Hardin Crowder.^2,5 Caryl Justine Lewis was born on August 20, 1922 at North Carolina.^1,4,2 She died on October 17, 1984 at age 62.^4,2

     Harley Garrett "H.G." Justice was buried at Sky View Memorial Park, Swannanoa, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.³ His Social Security Number was 245-10-5096.⁵ He was born on August 8, 1910 at Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^2,5,3 He married Nina Lee Sluder on May 21, 1934 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,4,6 Harley Garrett "H.G." Justice died on February 20, 1999 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 88.^5,2,3 He ASHEVILLE - Harley Garrett "H.G." Justice, 88, of 3 Wesley Drive, Apt. 3, Givens Estate, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999. Mr. Justice was born in Candler and was a son of the late P.G. and Etta Cly Justice. He was a retired house painter and a member of the Golden K Kiwanis Club, Abernethy United Methodist Church, and the Happy Abernethy Group. Surviving are his wife, Nina Lee Sluder Justice a son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Henry A. and Renee Justice of Gastonia a granddaughter and her husband, Lee K. and Randall Black and a great-granddaughter, Taylor Black. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Abernethy United Methodist Church with the Revs. Dr. Patrick Welch and Oscar Dowdle officiating. Mr. Justice will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will be in Skyview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue and request that memorials be made to Abernethy United Methodist Church, 1418 Patton Avenue, Asheville, N.C. 28806 or to Givens Estate Supplementary Fund, 2360 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, N.C. 28803. on February 21, 1999.³

     Nina Lee Sluder was buried at Sky View Memorial Park, Swannanoa, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.⁴ She was born on March 3, 1917 at North Carolina.⁵ As of May 21, 1934,her married name was Justice.³ She married Harley Garrett "H.G." Justice, son of Parley Garrett "Sam" Justice and Etta Cly "Ettie" Courtney, on May 21, 1934 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,3,4 Nina Lee Sluder died on March 15, 2012 at Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co., North Carolina, at age 95.^5,4 She Charlotte - Nina Lee Sluder Justice, 95, a former resident of Givens Estate for twenty-two years, died Thursday March 15, 2012 at Wilora Healthcare Center in Charlotte. A native of Alexander, Nina Lee was a daughter of the late Aldolphus and Grace Sluder. She was preceded in death by her husband H.G. Justice in 1999 and by a sister Jessie Radford. Nina Lee was still active in selling Stanley Home Products after sixty plus years with the company. She was a member of Abernethy United Methodist church here she was a faithful member of the choir, active in the Methodist Women's Sociey and the Happy Abernethy Group. Nina Lee is survived by a son, the Rev. Henry Justice and his wife Renee of Charlotte. She is also survived by a granddaughter, Lee K. Black and her husband Randall and two great-grandcildren, Taylor Black and Hannah Lee Black. Funeral service for Mrs Justice will be held a 2:00 p.m. Monday March 19 at the Abernethy United Methodist Church with the Revs . Wesley Austin and Oscar Dowdle and Henry Justice officiating. Internment will follow in Sky View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour pior to the service at the church. The family asks that memorial contributions in Nina Lee's memory be made to Abernethly United Methodist Church, 1418 Patton Ave, Asheville North Carolina 28806 or to Givens Estates Resident Assistance Fund, 2360 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville NC 28803. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family. on March 17, 2012.⁴

     Ola Etta Miller was buried at Cloverdale Memorial Park, 1200 N. Cloverdale Road, Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^3,1 She was born on February 15, 1880 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^4,3,1 As of July 24, 1901,her married name was Courtney.² She married James Ree Courtney, son of John Hamilton Courtney and Martha Jane Thrash, on July 24, 1901 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,2 Ola Etta Miller died on August 14, 1943 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho, at age 63.^4,3,1

     Harry Barber Courtney was buried at Dallas Cemetery, Dallas, Polk Co., Oregon.⁵ His Social Security Number was 518-07-0297.⁸ He was born on September 11, 1905 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^8,3,4,5 He married Rubylee White on July 8, 1950 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^4,5,9 Harry Barber Courtney died on April 8, 1989 at Marion Co., Oregon, at age 83.^8,3

     Rubylee White was buried at Dallas Cemetery, Dallas, Polk Co., Oregon.^3,2 She Rubylee Courtney a resident of Dallas, Oregon went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 8th after a brief illness with bladder cancer. Rubylee Courtney was born at home on a farm near Meridian, Idaho on July 28, 1921. She was the only daughter born to Lee and Ada White. After attending Columbia and Five Mile Grade Schools, she enrolled in Boise High School, graduating in 1939. She enrolled later that year in Link's Business College, completing a Stenographic business course and working part time until completion of the new Boise Junior College in September 1940. Rubylee graduated in June 1942. She worked as a student assistant in various departments in the Business office at the school and upon graduation; she became a full-time employee at the college, working for 8 years until her marriage to Harry Courtney on July 8, 1950. She and Harry then moved to Portland, Oregon, where Harry was a construction supervisor for various architects. In 1956 Rubylee gave birth to their only child, Lynn while residing in Moses Lake, Washington. Shortly after Lynn was born the family moved to Portland, Oregon and then to Honolulu, Hawaii in 1960. Rubylee loved living in the tropics but after a few years the family missed the change of seasons and moved to Dallas, Oregon in 1964 where she has lived ever since. Harry and Rubylee loved Dallas and their home on the creek next to the Dallas City Park. After Harry passed in 1989, Rubylee continued living in the home until September 17, 2010 when she moved to the Dallas Retirement Village apartments. Rubylee was strong in her Christian faith and was active in her church at Salt Creek Baptist where she was a member for over 46 years. She was a people person who enjoyed visiting and interacting with other friends, neighbors or anyone else she met. She was known to frequently help other seniors with rides to and from appointments, church, or wherever people needed to be. She also enjoyed reading, telling family members she completed 512 books since her husband died in addition to reading the Bible from cover to cover four times. Those who knew her know Rubylee always had a sharp mind and had a remarkable ability to remember names and dates to everyone's amazement. She took pride in being able to greet people she met by their name. She always had a positive attitude and offered words of encouragement to everyone she met. Rubylee is survived by her son, Lynn, daughter-in-law, Geriann and two grandchildren, Kayla and Tyler who she was so proud of. Rubylee's warm heart and kind personality will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Funeral Services will be Saturday. March 17th at 1:00 p.m. in Salt Creek Baptist Church. Visitation will be on Thursday and Friday from 11:00 am until 5:00 p.m. in Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center. Interment will be in Dallas Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Union Gospel Mission or Simonka Place or Camp Tapawingo in care of Dallas Mortuary Tribute Center.² She was born on July 28, 1921 at Meridian, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,3,2,4 As of July 8, 1950,her married name was Courtney.¹ She married Harry Barber Courtney, son of James Ree Courtney and Ola Etta Miller, on July 8, 1950 at Boise, Ada Co., Idaho.^1,3,2 Rubylee White died on March 8, 2012 at Dallas, Polk Co., Oregon, at age 90.^2,4

     Her Social Security Number was 238-01-7860.⁷ Doris Lindsey was buried at Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,6 She was born on March 13, 1901 at North Carolina; Her gravestone has a birth year of 1902.^7,2,3 As of January 5, 1919,her married name was Barber.⁴ She married Thomas Zeb Barber on January 5, 1919 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^8,3,4,9,6 Doris Lindsey died on August 13, 1984 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 83.^2,3 She Services for Doris Lindsay Barber, 83, of Aston Park Health Care Center, formerly of Vanderbilt Apartments, Asheville, who died Monday, will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Montmorenci United Methodist Church, of which she was a member. The Rev. Duke Ison will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late George and Roma Courtney Lindsay and the wife of T. Zeb Barber, who died in 1949. Surv1vmg are three sons, Charles Barber of Arden, John Barber of Jacksonville, Fla., and Stuart Barber of Hanahan, S.C; a sister, Pansy Huff of Staunton, Va; a brother, Ray Lindsay of Leicester; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Croce Funeral Home, where the body will remain until placed in the church 30 minutes before the services. on August 15, 1984.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 578-20-6206.⁷ Pansy Leona Lindsey was born on July 21, 1910 at Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,7 As of November 15, 1929,her married name was Huff.⁸ She married Albert James Huff on November 15, 1929 at Rockville, Montgomery Co., Maryland.⁸ Pansy Leona Lindsey and Albert James Huff were divorced on May 26, 1950 at Fairfax Co., Virginia.⁸ Pansy Leona Lindsey died on March 9, 1990 at Stuarts Draft, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 79.^3,7

     Her Social Security Number was 241-09-9394.³ Rose Clarinda Lindsey was buried at Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,4 She was born on October 17, 1912 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.³ She died on September 15, 1947 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 34.^3,5 She Miss Rose Clarinda Lindsey, 35, of Oak Park, Arden, school teacher and former member of the WAVES, died early yesterday morning in a local hospital as the result of a heart ailment. Funeral services wlll be held in Montmorenci Methodist church this afternoon at 4 o'clock with the Rev. Wade Thompson, pastor, the Rev. T. A. Groce, and the Rev. J. W. Parker officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church from 3:30 p.m. until time for the services. Pallbearers will be Charles Barber, Nell Barber, Billy Lindsey, Athol Grant Jr., H. B. Justice, and Nelson van Hook. Cousins will be flower bearers. Dunn and Groce funeral home is in charge of arrangements. For the past two years Miss Lindsey had been a teacher at the Tennessee School for the deaf at Koxvville. Sbe began the current term there this month but returned to Ashevllle Thursday due to her health. During the war she enlisted in the WAVES but while undergoing training at Hunter college in New York her health declined and she was discharged after a short time. A native of the Candler section, she was graduated from Sand H1ll high school. Her parents moved to Fletcher and when not actively engaged in teaching, she lived with them. She was a member ot Fletcher Methodist church. Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Lindsey; two brothers, Ted. F. Lindsey of Enka, and G. Ray Lindsey of Asheville; and three sisters, Mrs. T. Z. Barber of Candler, Mrs. A. L. Grant of Asheville, and Mrs. Pansy Huff of Washlngton, D. C. on September 17, 1947.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 239-05-1389.⁹ George Ray Lindsey married Sadie Ball.¹⁰ George Ray Lindsey was born on December 27, 1914 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^5,9,3 He died on January 5, 1994 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 79.^9,3,4 He George Ray Lindsey, 79, formerly of 102 V1rginia Ave., died Wednesday, Jan. 5, at the home of his son. A native of Buncombe County, he retired from the Hecht Co. in Silver Springs, Md. He was the son or the late George W. and Roma Courtney Lindsey. He is survived by daughter, Gale Liming of Triangle, Va; son, Scott Lindsey of Asheville; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 a.m. Saturday at Groce Funeral Home. The Rev. Don Welborn will officiate. Burial will be in Montmorenci Unither Methodist Church Cemetery. on January 7, 1994.⁴

     Thomas Zeb Barber was buried at Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.⁵ He was born on January 3, 1894 at Biltmore, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^4,5 He married Doris Lindsey, daughter of George William Lindsey and Roma Florence Courtney, on January 5, 1919 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,5,6,7,8 Thomas Zeb Barber died on January 7, 1949 at Lake City, Columbia Co., Florida, at age 55.^5,7

     Dorothy Corene Barber was buried at Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.¹ She was born on November 29, 1922 at Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,2 She died on December 24, 1922 at Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,3

     His Social Security Number was 244-01-5864.¹¹ Thomas Charles "T.C." Barber Sr. was buried at Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,5 He married Marie L. Wright.^12,4,13,14 Thomas Charles "T.C." Barber Sr. married Frances Wilson.¹⁵ Thomas Charles "T.C." Barber Sr. was born on February 1, 1920 at Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^{10,2,11,3,4,5} He died on February 14, 1995 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 75.^2,11,3,4,5,6 He ARDEN - T.C. "Charles" Barber, 75, of Avery's Creek, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1995, in a local hospital. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he was the son of the late Thomas Zeb and Doris Lindsey Barber. He was also preceded in death by his son, Tom Barber and brother, Neal Barber. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Army and Coast Guard. He was a retired builder. He is survived by his wife, Frances W. Barber; daughter, Sandra Livesay of Asheville; brothers, John M. Barber of Middleburg, Fla., Stewart L. Barber of Hanahan, S.C; grandchildren, Charles and Clifford Livesay, T.C. Barber, Chris and Chad Barber. A memorial service will be at noon Friday at Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert E. Harris officiating. Interment will be set later. on February 16, 1995.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 245-07-4954.⁵ Neal Collins Barber was born on April 22, 1921 at Haywood Co., North Carolina.^2,5 He married Sylvia M. O'Brien in June, 1945 at Plymouth, England.³ Neal Collins Barber died on June 8, 1974 at age 53.^5,6

     His Social Security Number was 242-22-7008.⁸ Stuart L. Barber was buried at Carolina Memorial Park, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, Charleston Co., South Carolina.⁹ He married Nina Robinson.³ Stuart L. Barber was born on November 8, 1924 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.^8,2 He died on June 27, 1996 at Charleston Co., South Carolina, at age 71.⁸

     His Social Security Number was 238-42-0808.⁸ John McDonald Barber was buried at Holly Hill Memorial Park, 3601 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg, Clay Co., Florida.^2,3 He was born on August 8, 1933 at Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,8,2,9,3 He married Clara Unknown circa 1953.³ John McDonald Barber died on August 11, 2003 at Clay Co., Florida, at age 70.^8,2,9,3 He John M. Barber, 70, passed away at his home August 11, 2003. Born in Candler, North Carolina, he has lived in Orange Park and Middleburg since 1969. Mr. Barber served his country for 27 years in the U. S. Navy retiring with the rank of E9. Following his navy retirement, he worked for over 20 years with Civil Service at Cecil Field as a Tech Representative. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Clara Barber; 2 sons, Rickey Barber and his fiancee, Mary Johnston, and Gary Barber; 3 grandsons, Shawn, Rickey, Jr., and Jonathan Barber; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral service and burial will be held 12:30pm Friday in the chapel of Holly Hill Funeral Home, 3601 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg with full Military Rites. The family will receive friends Thursday night from 6:30 until 8:30pm at the Funeral Home. on August 13, 2003.³

     Thomas Charles Barber Jr. was buried at Shepherd Memorial Park, Naples, Henderson Co., North Carolina.² His Social Security Number was 240-64-9964.³ He married Ann Sadelle Harris.^2,4 Thomas Charles Barber Jr. was born on September 24, 1942 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.² He died on June 8, 1992 at Durham, Durham Co., North Carolina, at age 49.^2,4 He HORSE SHOE - Thomas C. "Tom" Barber Jr., 49, of Route 2 Box 195, Highway 280, died Monday, June 8, in a Durham hospital. A native and former resident of Buncombe County, Barber had resided in Henderson County for the past 22 years. He was the son of Thomas Charles Barber Sr. of Arden and the late Marie Wright Barber. A 1960 graduate of Lee Edwards High School in 1960, Barber was a former route salesman for the Waldensian and Kerns Bakeries. He was a past president of the West Henderson Youth Baseball Association and a former volunteer for the West Henderson Youth Football League. In addition to his father, he is survived by his wife, Anne Harris Barber; two sons, Chris Barber of Horse Shoe and Marine Lance Cpl. Chad Barber of Okinawa, Japan; and one sister, Sandra Livesay of Asheville. Graveside servic~s will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Shepherd Memorial Park, with the Rev. Arthur Bishop officiating. The family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Thos. Shepherd and Son Funeral Directors. on June 9, 1992.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 238-38-1957.⁸ James William Lindsey was buried at Pigsah Gardens Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,4 He married Virginia Bowers.⁴ James William Lindsey was born on August 17, 1930 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,8,3 He died on September 4, 1975 at Muscogee Co., Georgia, at age 45.^8,3,4,5 He J. William Lindsey, 45, of Columbus, Ga., died unexpectedly Thursday en route to a Columbus hospital after a short illness. A native of Buncombe County and a son of the late Ted Lindsey, he was a former member of Enka Baptist Church. He was in the U. S. Navy from 1949 to 1963. At the time of his death he was field director of the National Red Cross in Fort Benning, Ga. and had served two tours in Vietnam with the Red Cross. Before going to Fort Benning he had worked with the Red Cross in San Antonio, Tex. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Virginia Bowers Lindsey; two daughters, Misses Winifred and Martha Lindsey of the home; a son, Christopher Lindsey of the home: the mother, Mrs. Ted Lindsey of Ellka: four sisters, Mrs. Betty Brookshire and Mrs. Joan Fisher of Enka, Mrs. Margaret Presley of Arden and Mrs. Catherine Queen of Hamilton, Ohio: and a brother, Jack Lindsey of Harlem, Ga. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Groce Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Neils Larsen will oficiate. Burial will be in Pisgah View Memorial Park. Nephews will be pallbearers. on September 6, 1975.⁴