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     James Arnold Thompson was buried at Yellow Mountain Cemetery, Plumtree, Avery Co., North Carolina.² His Social Security Number was 159-30-7814.³ He married Vivian McDonnell.² James Arnold Thompson was born on December 4, 1935 at West Virginia.^1,2,3,5 He died on June 5, 2001 at Linville, Avery Co., North Carolina, at age 65.^2,5,3

     Her Social Security Number was 159-30-8503.² Vivian McDonnell was buried at Yellow Mountain Cemetery, Plumtree, Avery Co., North Carolina.³ Her married name was Thompson.³ She married James Arnold Thompson, son of James Cecil Thompson and Ruth Pauline Alley.³ Vivian McDonnell was born on January 31, 1937.^3,1,2 She died on July 31, 1995 at Avery Co., North Carolina, at age 58.^3,2,1

     Barbara Jean Thompson was buried at Church of Jesus Christ Cemetery, Newland, Avery Co., North Carolina.¹ Her married name was Hogan.¹ Her married name was Killion.¹ She married Rufus L. Killion.¹ Barbara Jean Thompson married Unknown Hogan.¹ Barbara Jean Thompson was born on September 23, 1941.² She died on October 6, 2019 at Newland, Avery Co., North Carolina, at age 78.¹ She Barbara Jean Killion, age 78, of Newland entered into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation. She was a daughter of the late James Cecil and Ruth Pauline Thompson. She was also preceded in death by her Husband: Rufus Killion; Sister: Madge Miller; Brother: Jimmy Thompson; and Daughters-in-law: Angela Killion and Cindy Gay. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ in Newland. She enjoyed traveling, shopping, making blankets and spending time with her family. Left to cherish her memories are her Sons: Roger Killion of Newland, Gary Hogan (Mary) of Arizona, Danny Hogan of Old Fort, Alan Hogan of Johnson City and Ron Killion (Mary) of New Jersey; several Grandchildren; Great-grandchildren; Sisters: Sandy Capaldi and Brenda Ruth, both of Pennsylvania, Cheryl Sparks of Bakersville and Sharon Wright of Spear; and Brother: James Thompson of Pennsylvania. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, at The Church of Jesus Christ in Newland. The family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. prior to the service at the church, with Brother Dave Atkins officiating. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Friday Oct. 11, at the church cemetery on White Pine Road. on October 9, 2019.¹

     His Social Security Number was 414-64-469.⁵ Rufus L. Killion Rufus "Wimpy" Killion, age 65, of Newland, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was born August 19, 1941, to the late Rufus and Jessie Black Killion, in Jonesboro, TN, but lived most of his life in Avery County. He was also preceded in death by four sisters: Sadie Wagner, Ruth Moorehead, Jenny Jones and Margaret White and a brother, Joe Killion. He was retired from the North Carolina D. O. T. and attended the Church of Christ in Newland. Surviving are his loving wife, Barbara "Bobbie" Killion; five sons: Danny Hogan and wife, Cindy, of Old Fort, Ronnie Killion and wife, Mary, of Pennsylvania; Gary Hogan and wife, Mary, of Tempe, Arizona, Alan Hogan and wife, Bobbie, of Johnson City, TN, and Roger Killion and wife, Angela, of Newland; three brothers: Jack Killion and Ricky White, both of Johnson City, TN and Jay Killion of Jonesboro, TN; 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11 a. m. on Saturday in the church cemetery.³ He was buried at Church of Jesus Christ Cemetery, Newland, Avery Co., North Carolina.² He married Barbara Jean Thompson, daughter of James Cecil Thompson and Ruth Pauline Alley.¹ Rufus L. Killion was born on August 19, 1941 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., Tennessee.^2,3,5,4 He died on August 23, 2006 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 65.^2,3,5

     Cheryl Ann Ashcraft was born on March 28, 1960 at Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio.² As of January 7, 1991,her married name was Wollam.³ She married Michael L. Wollam on January 7, 1991 at Lucas Co., Ohio.^3,4 Cheryl Ann Ashcraft was buried on March 30, 2012 at Sylvania, Lucas Co., Ohio.⁴ She Cheryl Ann Wollam, 52, of Newberry, MI and Sylvania, OH, passed away Friday, March, 30, 2012, at Flower Hospital. Cheryl is survived by her husband, Michael Wollam; children, Christine Lynn and Rhys Carroll Wollam; mother, Margaret Ashcraft; sister, Cindy (Greg) Josefowicz, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Ashcraft. Friends may gather at the Reeb Funeral Home, 5712 N. Main St. Sylvania, OH, Thursday April 5, 2012, from 4 - 8 p.m. Cheryl's family would like to thank the staffs of Flower Hospital I.C.U. and the Radiation Oncology Unit for their loving care and support. In lieu of flowers, please consider tributes to the Wollam Children. Cheryl was a loving special person, she will be missed by everyone. on April 3, 2012.⁴