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     Margaret Lyda Lindsey was buried at Calvary Episcopal Church Cemetery, Fletcher, Henderson Co., North Carolina.^9,5 She was born on May 12, 1928 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,3,10,9 As of April 9, 1950,her married name was Presley.⁴ She married John William Presley Sr. on April 9, 1950 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^11,4,5 Margaret Lyda Lindsey died on December 15, 1992 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 64.^3,9,5 She ARDEN - Margaret Lindsey Presley, 64, of Baldwin Road, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, in a local hospital. A native of Buncombe County, she was the daughter of the late Ted and Lyda Davis Lindsey. She retired as a lab technician in 1982 after 33 year of service with BASF, formerly Enka AKZO. She worked at Sky City for five years and was a member of Calvary Episcopal Church. She is survived by her husband, John W. Presley; two sons, Ron Presley of Easley, S.C. and John Presley of Arden; one brother, Jack Lindsey of St. Petersburg, Fla; three sisters, Betty Brookshire and Joan Fisher, both of Enka and Catherine Queen of Hamilton, Ohio; and five grandchildren. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Calvary Episcopal Church. Rector David Sailer will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. on December 18, 1992.⁵

     Lyda C. Davis was buried at Montmorenci Methodist Church Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 237-58-6228.⁶ She was born on November 6, 1904 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.^2,6,4 As of July 4, 1925,her married name was Lindsey.⁵ She married Ted Filmore "Teddie" Lindsey, son of George William Lindsey and Roma Florence Courtney, on July 4, 1925 at Henderson Co., North Carolina.^3,4,5 Lyda C. Davis died on February 8, 1982 at Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 77.^2,4 She CANDLER - Lyda Davis Lindsey, 77, of Liberty Road died Monday after a long illness. A native of Henderson County, she had lived most of her life in Buncombe County. She was a daughter or the late James N. and Lillie Mae Israel Davis and the wife of Ted F. Lindsey, who died in 1954. Surviving are four daughters, Margaret Presley of Arden, Catherine Queen of Hamilton, Ohio, and Joan Fisher and Betty Brookshire of Enka; a son, Jack Lindsey of Harlem, Ga; five sisters, Lila Suttles of Arden, Georgia Haynes of Black Mountain, Ethel Nelon of Waynesville, Marie Merrill of Candler and Dorothy Allen of, Asheville; a brother, Grady Davis of Hendersonville; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchlldren. Services will held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Enka Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Lindsey was a member. The Rev. Dale Fisher will officiate. Burial wtll be in Montmorenci United Methodist Church cemetery. on February 10, 1982.⁴

     Betty Louise Lindsey Betty Lindsey Epley Brookshire died peacefully at home on January 17, 2015, surrounded by family and friends. She had lived eighty-eight years. Born to Ted and Lyda Lindsey on April 9, 1926, Betty grew up in the Enka Village where she made many life-long friends. She attended Sand Hill School where she participated in a variety of activities, including varsity basketball. Upon graduation in April, 1943, Betty took a job at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C., in the Fingerprint Division, where she worked for a year. After returning home she began working at the American Enka Plant where she would work, on and off, for the next forty years, primarily in the Payroll Department. Betty was married to Preston Epley from 1949 until his death in 1957 and Thomas Brookshire from 1959 until his death in 2000. She and Tom raised four sons and spent their time supporting the activities of Enka High School and Enka Baptist Church, where Betty taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. After she retired from American Enka's successor company, BASF, in 1987, Betty spent her retirement years enjoying her family and friends and supporting her community, including leading courses for over eleven years in the Bible Study Fellowship series offered at West Asheville Baptist Church. In addition to her parents and husbands, Betty was preceded in death by a brother, James William Lindsey of Columbus, GA and a sister, Margaret Presley, of Arden. Her surviving siblings are Catherine Queen and her husband Bob, of Hamilton, OH; Joan Fisher and her husband, Don, of Enka; and Jack Lindsey and his wife, Beverly, of St. Petersburg, FL. Betty is also survived by her four sons and their families, which include Betty's ten grandchildren. The sons are Robert Epley and wife Kathryn of Salem, SC; David Epley and wife Barbara of Weaverville; Ted Epley and wife Tammy, of College Station, TX; and Tom Brookshire, Jr. and wife Carol, of Candler. In her life Betty was a faithful wife, a devoted mother and a devout Christian. She was fiercely loyal to her family, her church and her country. Her passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who loved her which will only be filled by their cherished memories of her. May she rest in eternal peace. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday at Enka Baptist Church, with the Rev. G. Scott Lynch officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.⁵ She was buried at Pigsah Gardens Cemetery, Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.⁵ She was born on April 9, 1926 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,5 As of February 23, 1949,her married name was Epley.⁴ She married Robert Preston Epley Sr. on February 23, 1949 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^4,5 As of July 25, 1959,her married name was Brookshire.⁴ Betty Louise Lindsey married Thomas Franklin Brookshire on July 25, 1959 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^4,5 Betty Louise Lindsey died on January 17, 2015 at Candler, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 88.⁵

     His Social Security Number was 242-36-7938.⁵ John William Presley Sr. was buried at Calvary Episcopal Church Cemetery, Fletcher, Henderson Co., North Carolina.^1,2 He was born on July 17, 1926 at Arden, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^5,2,4 He married Margaret Lyda Lindsey, daughter of Ted Filmore "Teddie" Lindsey and Lyda C. Davis, on April 9, 1950 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^1,3,6 John William Presley Sr. died on September 17, 2005 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 79.^1,5,2 He John William Presley Sr., 79, of Baldwin Road, died on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005, at his residence. Mr. Presley was the son of the late Anthony "Hutch" Littleton and Eleanor Mallory Presley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Lindsey Presley, who died in 1992; sister, Margaret James; and two brothers, Roy and Harry Presley. He graduated from Valley Springs High School and was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving under General Patton during World War II. He worked for American Enka Corp. from 1947-1982 and retired with 35 years of service and was a member of Woodman of the World, Order of the Redmen Organization and the 70th division of Trailblazers. He was a longtime member of Calvary Episcopal Church in Fletcher. He is survived by his sons, Ron Presley and wife, Bettie Brown Presley, of Greenville, S.C., and John Presley Jr. and wife, Debra Roberts Presley, of Arden; five grandchildren, Scott and Kirk Presley of Greenville and McKenzie Owenby, Courtney and Mallory Presley, all of Arden; six great-grandchildren, Sydney, Zo, Banks, Blake, Bennett and Barrett; three brothers, Charles, Paul and Ralph Presley, all of Arden. The funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday at Calvary Episcopal Church with the Rev. Victor Mansfield officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road. Memorials may be made to Calvary Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 187, Fletcher, NC 28732. The memorial register is available at "Obituaries" at www.grocefuneralhome.com.
on September 20, 2005.¹

     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