Richard Benjamin Cole1,2,3,4

M, b. September 14, 1931, d. November 20, 2007
FatherHarold Benjamin Cole1,5,6,2,4,7 b. January 30, 1905, d. September 6, 1987
MotherLucy Margarite Todd1,5,6,2,4,7 b. April 29, 1907, d. October 19, 1995
     His Social Security Number was 242-44-4009.2 Richard Benjamin Cole was buried at Ramsey Family Cemetery, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.4 He was born on September 14, 1931 at Biltmore, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,2,3 He married Diana June Wilson on May 21, 1952 at Fakenham, Norfolk, England.3,4 Richard Benjamin Cole died on November 20, 2007 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 76.2,4 He ASHEVILLE - Richard Benjamin Cole went horne to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2007, alter a gallant fight with cancer. The love of his life, his darling wife of 55 years, Diane June Wilon Cole, resides at Aston Park Health Care Center in Asheville. He has two devoted daughters: Sharon Ramsey, who lives in Marshall with her husband, Gary, and Julie Martin, who lives in Liberty with her husband, David. His last wish was granted: with Sharon and Julie by his side at home, as he went to meet Jesus. The joys of his life were his grandchildrenn, Holly Ramsey Griffin, Heather Ramsey Gast, Lindsay Hensley Latham and Megan Ramsey Bowman. He was also blessed with six great-grandsons and three great-granddaughters. He will be truly missed by his very best friend, "Buddy." he was the son of the late Harold Benjamin and Lucy Todd Cole. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Floyd, Eugene and Donald Cole. Richard is survived by four sisters and one brother, Blanch Woodward, Katie Jaquot, Aline Ingram, Joyce Miller and Bruce Cole. Also surviving are three sisters-in-law, Marie, Ann and Yvonne Cole. Richard aas a graduate of Oakley High School. He was sent to England by the U.S. Air Force in 1951,and after 20 years of dedicated service to his country, he retired from the military in 1970. Richard then pursued his dream of higher education, graduating from A-B Technical College with an associate degree in accounting; graduated magna cum laude from Mars Hills College with a B.S. in business administration, and finally achieved his master's degree in buiness administration from Western Carolina University. He retired again in 1993, aftter teaching evening classes at A-B Tech and working as the receiving supervisor for Thomas & Howard Company. Richard & Diana attended Emmanuel Cathedral Church in Oakley and were passionate in their faith and dedicated to serving God. They spent the last 15 years aministering to nurding home residents, with Diana's beautiful voice accompanied by Richard's guitar. He leaves with us the greatest gift ot true "Thanksgiving," for he was compassionate and generous to all in need and genuinely thankful for each and every moment of his life. The funeral will he held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Robbie Capp Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Home. The Revs. Raymond Woodby and Michael Woodbv will officiate. Burial will follow in Ramsey Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to p.m. Friday at Blue Ridge Funeral Home. on November 23, 2007.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 92, District 11-53A, Oakley, Buncombe Co., North Carolina7

Family

Diana June Wilson b. May 29, 1929, d. October 18, 2011
Marriage*Richard Benjamin Cole married Diana June Wilson on May 21, 1952 at Fakenham, Norfolk, England.3,4 
Children
  • Julie Cole4
  • Sharon Diana Cole3,4

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S6970] Unknown agency, Louisiana, Naturalization Records, 1836-1998.
  4. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Richard Benjamin Cole obituary in the Nov 23, 2007 edition.
  5. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Floyd Charles Cole obituary in the Sep 6, 1999 edition.
  6. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Harold Benjamin Cole obituary in the Sep 8, 1987 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

David Wayne Cole1,2

M, b. November 18, 1955, d. April 2, 2018
FatherFloyd Charles Cole1,3,4,2 b. December 14, 1926, d. September 4, 1999
MotherAngeleta Frances Lucille "Ann" McTindal3,4,2 b. September 21, 1930, d. February 23, 2014
     David Wayne Cole David Wayne Cole, 62, of Chattanooga, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Monday, April 2, 2018. He was born in Asheville, to the late Angelita McTindal and Floyd Charles Cole. He lived in Boulder, Colo., for eight years before relocating to Chattanooga in 2000. As a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, David was proud of the American flag, which was always on display at his home. David attended A.C. Reynolds High School and graduated from North Carolina State University. He was a mechanical engineer by trade and he enjoyed innovative projects and working with his hands. He was predeceased by his mother, father and brother, Stephen Floyd Cole. He was survived by his wife of 29 years, Linda Kay (Payne) Cole; his daughter, Allyson Amelia Cole of Rome, Ga; and two brothers, Phillip Cole and Ronnie Cole of Asheville, N.C. A gathering of friends and family was held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home Lake Julian in Arden.2 He was born on November 18, 1955 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,2 He married Linda Kay Payne circa 1989.2 David Wayne Cole died on April 2, 2018 at Chattanooga, Hamilton Co., Tennessee, at age 62.2

Family

Linda Kay Payne
Marriage*He married Linda Kay Payne circa 1989.2 
Child
  • Allyson Amelia Cole2

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S6937] Groce Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.grocefuneralhome.com, From the David Wayne Cole obituary.
  3. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Floyd Charles Cole obituary in the Sep 6, 1999 edition.
  4. [S6937] Groce Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.grocefuneralhome.com, From the Stephen Floyd Cole obituary.

Stephen Floyd Cole1,2,3

M, b. April 5, 1951, d. July 7, 2016
FatherFloyd Charles Cole1,4,2,3 b. December 14, 1926, d. September 4, 1999
MotherAngeleta Frances Lucille "Ann" McTindal4,2,3 b. September 21, 1930, d. February 23, 2014
     Stephen Floyd Cole Stephen Floyd Cole, age 65, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016. He was born in Buncombe County to the late Floyd Charles and Angelita McTindal Cole of Asheville. He retired from the US Forest Service and was very instrumental in the 1988 construction of the Cradle of Forestry in Brevard. He was also crew chief on many forest fires across the United States. He loved to carve, paint, fish, grow plants and read. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Ann Smith Cole; two daughters, Christy Andrews (Todd) of Asheville and Stacy Cole (Abe) of Asheville; six grandchildren, Althea, Chloe, Austin, Bryson, Ben and Ella; three brothers, Phillip Cole of Asheville, David Cole of Tennessee and Ronnie Cole of Asheville. A funeral service will be held Monday, July 11, at 4:00 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road. Rev. Bobby Smith will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to CarePartners Solace Center, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC, 28813.2 He was born on April 5, 1951 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1 He married Ann Smith circa 1969.2 Stephen Floyd Cole died on July 7, 2016 at North Carolina at age 65.2

Family

Ann Smith
Marriage*He married Ann Smith circa 1969.2 
Children
  • Christy Cole2
  • Stacy Cole2

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S6937] Groce Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.grocefuneralhome.com, From the Stephen Floyd Cole obituary.
  3. [S6937] Groce Funeral Home and Cremation Service, online http://www.grocefuneralhome.com, From the David Wayne Cole obituary.
  4. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Floyd Charles Cole obituary in the Sep 6, 1999 edition.

Douglas Hoyt Todd1

M, b. November 17, 1938, d. May 14, 1979
FatherMack Arthur Todd Jr.1,2 b. March 24, 1915, d. April 27, 1998
MotherThelma Lee Sprinkle1,2 b. February 5, 1917, d. July 1, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 245-52-0607.3 Douglas Hoyt Todd married Patricia Unknown.2 Douglas Hoyt Todd was born on November 17, 1938 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,3 He died on May 14, 1979 at Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, at age 40.3

Family

Patricia Unknown
Marriage*He married Patricia Unknown.2 

Citations

  1. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  2. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Mack Todd, Jr. obituary in the Apr 29, 1998 edition.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Thomas Gerald "Jerry" Fulghum1,2,3,4,5

M, b. August 11, 1942, d. October 3, 1986
FatherNoah Hoyt Fulghum Jr.1,2,4,5 b. April 30, 1915, d. January 11, 1997
MotherMartha Louise Todd1,4,5 b. January 4, 1918, d. February 1, 2007
     His Social Security Number was 240-64-7179.6 Thomas Gerald "Jerry" Fulghum was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.4,5 He was born on August 11, 1942 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2,3,6,4 He died on October 3, 1986 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 44.3,4,5 He Thomas "Jerry" Fulghum, 44, of 114 Cherrto Lane, Arrowhead Apts., Asheville, died Friday in an Asheville hospital. A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, he retired from Asheville Fire Department. He was a former member of N.C. National Guard and Asheville Police Department. He was a member of High Country Crafters. Surviving are his parents, Noah H. and Martha Todd Fulghum of Oakley; and three sisters, Nora Jean and Phyllis Pendleton and Teresa Jackson, all of Asheville. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Williams Funeral Service. The Rev. J.A. McCurry will officiate. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home, and at other times, at the home of his parents, 21 Ridge Ave., Oakley. on October 4, 1986.5

Citations

  1. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Martha Louise Todd Fulghum obituary in the Feb 7, 2007 edition.
  2. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  3. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  4. [S6965] Woodlawn Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  5. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Thomas Fulghum obituary in the Oct 4, 1986 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Phyllis Diane Fulghum1,2

F, b. June 13, 1950, d. October 18, 2016
FatherNoah Hoyt Fulghum Jr.1,2,3 b. April 30, 1915, d. January 11, 1997
MotherMartha Louise Todd1,3 b. January 4, 1918, d. February 1, 2007
     Phyllis Diane Fulghum was born on June 13, 1950 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.2 As of February 28, 1983,her married name was Pendleton.4 She married Sandy Pendleton on February 28, 1983.3,4 Phyllis Diane Fulghum and Sandy Pendleton were divorced on May 27, 1988 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.4 Phyllis Diane Fulghum died on October 18, 2016 at Catawba Co., North Carolina, at age 66.5

Family

Sandy Pendleton
Marriage*She married Sandy Pendleton on February 28, 1983.3,4 
Divorce* Phyllis Diane Fulghum and Sandy Pendleton were divorced on May 27, 1988 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.4 

Citations

  1. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Martha Louise Todd Fulghum obituary in the Feb 7, 2007 edition.
  2. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.
  3. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Thomas Fulghum obituary in the Oct 4, 1986 edition.
  4. [S1619] North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics, North Carolina Divorce Index, 1958-2004.
  5. [S6969] Todd Family, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/109229838/person/200072907745/facts

Chester Earl Earwood1,2,3

M, b. June 25, 1907, d. October 15, 1987
FatherCharles Calvin Earwood1,4,5,3 b. May 19, 1880, d. December 18, 1955
MotherCharlotte Hattie Todd1,4,5,3 b. November 7, 1888, d. April 4, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 239-03-7615.6 Chester Earl Earwood was buried at Gashes Creek Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3 He was born on June 25, 1907 at North Carolina.6,2,3 He died on October 15, 1987 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 80.6,2,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 319, District 1, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1920Dwelling 224, District 1, Biltmore Forest, Buncombe Co., North Carolina4
1930Dwelling 89, District 66, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina5

Occupation

1930Construction laborer5

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S6960] Gashes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Robert D. Earwood1,2

M, b. June 27, 1908, d. October 31, 2000
FatherCharles Calvin Earwood1,3,4 b. May 19, 1880, d. December 18, 1955
MotherCharlotte Hattie Todd1,3,4 b. November 7, 1888, d. April 4, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 239-05-2439.2 Robert D. Earwood was born on June 27, 1908 at North Carolina.1,2 He died on October 31, 2000 at Tennessee at age 92.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 319, District 1, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1920Dwelling 224, District 1, Biltmore Forest, Buncombe Co., North Carolina3
1930Dwelling 89, District 66, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina4

Occupation

1930Laundryman4

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Louise Sadie Earwood1,2,3

F, b. March 26, 1910, d. November 30, 1995
FatherCharles Calvin Earwood1,4,5 b. May 19, 1880, d. December 18, 1955
MotherCharlotte Hattie Todd1,4,5 b. November 7, 1888, d. April 4, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 245-60-4236.6 Louise Sadie Earwood was buried at Gashes Creek Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3 She was born on March 26, 1910 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,2,6,3 As of December 24, 1931,her married name was Taylor.3 She married Virgil Blanchard Taylor on December 24, 1931.2,3 Louise Sadie Earwood died on November 30, 1995 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 85.6,2,3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 319, District 1, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1920Dwelling 224, District 1, Biltmore Forest, Buncombe Co., North Carolina4
1930Dwelling 89, District 66, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina5

Occupation

1930Shop laborer5

Family

Virgil Blanchard Taylor b. October 3, 1909, d. March 5, 1996
Marriage*Louise Sadie Earwood married Virgil Blanchard Taylor on December 24, 1931.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S6960] Gashes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Alvin Troy Earwood Sr.1,2,3

M, b. September 14, 1919, d. December 15, 1988
FatherCharles Calvin Earwood1,4 b. May 19, 1880, d. December 18, 1955
MotherCharlotte Hattie Todd1,4 b. November 7, 1888, d. April 4, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 242-18-3548.5 Alvin Troy Earwood Sr. was buried at Gashes Creek Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.3 He was born on September 14, 1919 at Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,5,2,3 He married Ethel Wilson on June 28, 1941.6,3 Alvin Troy Earwood Sr. died on December 15, 1988 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 69.2,3

Census Records

1930Dwelling 89, District 66, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina1
1940Dwelling 214, District 11-53A, Oakley, Buncombe Co., North Carolina4

Occupation

1940Textile bleachery laborer4

Family

Ethel Wilson b. December 27, 1920, d. July 2, 2006
Marriage*Alvin Troy Earwood Sr. married Ethel Wilson on June 28, 1941.6,3 
Children
  • Loretta Ann Earwood6,7
  • Alvin Troy Earwood Jr.6,7
  • Nancy Belinda Earwood6
  • Mary Janice Earwood6,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.
  3. [S6960] Gashes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Ethel Wilson Earwood obituary in the Jul 4, 2006 edition.
  7. [S998] North Carolina State Archives, North Carolina Birth Index, 1800-2000.

Virgil Blanchard Taylor1

M, b. October 3, 1909, d. March 5, 1996
     Virgil Blanchard Taylor was buried at Gashes Creek Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1 He was born on October 3, 1909 at Pope Co., Illinois.1 He married Louise Sadie Earwood, daughter of Charles Calvin Earwood and Charlotte Hattie Todd, on December 24, 1931.2,1 Virgil Blanchard Taylor died on March 5, 1996 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 86.1

Family

Louise Sadie Earwood b. March 26, 1910, d. November 30, 1995
Marriage*He married Louise Sadie Earwood, daughter of Charles Calvin Earwood and Charlotte Hattie Todd, on December 24, 1931.2,1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S6960] Gashes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  2. [S1028] North Carolina Archives and Records Section and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, North Carolina Death Indexes, 1908-2004.

Ethel Wilson1

F, b. December 27, 1920, d. July 2, 2006
     Ethel Wilson was buried at Gashes Creek Cemetery, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.1,2 Her Social Security Number was 246-12-3419.3 She was born on December 27, 1920 at North Carolina.3,2 As of June 28, 1941,her married name was Earwood.2 She married Alvin Troy Earwood Sr., son of Charles Calvin Earwood and Charlotte Hattie Todd, on June 28, 1941.1,2 Ethel Wilson died on July 2, 2006 at North Carolina at age 85.1,3 She Fairview - Ethel Wilson Earwood, 85, of Fairview, went to be with her Lord Sunday, July 2, 2006. A Native of Yancey County, She resided in Buncombe County most of her life. She attended Gashes Creek Baptist Church where she was a former Sunday School Teacher. She was also a member of the Bible Study Fellowship. Mrs. Earwood Retired from C.P. Clare Co. in 1991 as a Supervisor and Health Care Coordinator. She was the daughter of the late Charles Denver Wilson and Mary Ellen Hensley Wilson, and the wife of Alvin Troy Earwood Sr., who died in 1988. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Edd Wilson. She was the Great-Granddaughter of the Legendary Big Tom Wilson. Surviving are her daughters, Loretta Catlin and husband, Doug, of Fairview, Belinda Tweed and husband, Jerry, of Cary, Janice Putnam and husband, Ken, of Fairview; son, Alvin Earwood Jr. and wife, Joyce, of Fairview; grandchildren, Brian Catlin and wife, Marian, Michelle Catlin and husband, Jim Beers, Steve Earwood and wife, Dawn, Josh Earwood and wife, Gretchen, Nathaniel Earwood and wife, Kris, Andrea Horsley and husband, Rich, Matthew Putnam and wife, Naarah, and Michael Putnam; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Jean Allen of Barnardsville; brothers, Ward Wilson of Pensacola, Max Wilson of Asheville, Don Wilson of Barnardsville and Bill Wilson of Pensacola. The funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home with Michael Putnam and the Rev. Lester Crayton officiating. Burial will be in Gashes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 1007 , Asheville, NC. 28802. To sign Mrs. Earwood's guestbook on-line, please go to the Funeral Schedule at www.andersrice.com on July 4, 2006.1

Family

Alvin Troy Earwood Sr. b. September 14, 1919, d. December 15, 1988
Marriage*She married Alvin Troy Earwood Sr., son of Charles Calvin Earwood and Charlotte Hattie Todd, on June 28, 1941.1,2 
Children
  • Loretta Ann Earwood1
  • Alvin Troy Earwood Jr.1
  • Nancy Belinda Earwood1
  • Mary Janice Earwood1

Citations

  1. [S1657] Asheville Citizen-Times, From the Ethel Wilson Earwood obituary in the Jul 4, 2006 edition.
  2. [S6960] Gashes Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Buncombe Co., NC, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.