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     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

     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