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Ruth
Virginia Nausbaum
Highlands,
N.C. - Ruth
Virginia Nausbaum, age 92, of Mayflower Drive, Highlands, NC, passed
away Monday, May 5, 2008 at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital after a
short illness. She was a native of Lakewood, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland,
and the daughter of Harriett and Gustav Braun.
She
was a neighbor, playmate and schoolmate of John Otto Nausbaum, whom
she married in 1937. They were married for 71 years. During World
War II, when Otto was in Europe, Ruth worked as a lathe operator
making valves for war aircraft engines. She later became a sterling
silver buyer for an exclusive gift shop in Cleveland. After retiring,
she was a homemaker an exclusive gift shop in Cleveland. After retiring,
she was a homemaker and dog handler in addition to gardener in the
many homes she and Otto built, including two in central Mexico.
She was also a very talented artist.
Ruth
is survived by her husband John Otto Nausbaum, a niece from Tennessee,
a niece and nephew from Ohio, and her extended family at Chestnut
Hill of Highlands.
A
memorial service will be held later at Chestnut Hill. Memorials
can be made to the Chestnut Hill Remembrance Fund, PO Box 40, Highlands,
NC 28741. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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Maybelle
Chastain Neely
Highlands,
NC - Maybelle Chastain Neely, age 93, of Clear Creek Community,
Highlands, NC passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Fidelia-Eckerd
Nursing Home.
She
was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late David E.
and Ada Bryson Chastain. She was married to the late James Philo
Neely, who passed away in 1963. She was a homemaker, a loving mother
and a granny to all. She loved to have visitors and loved gardening.
She was a member of Clear Creek Baptist Church.
She
is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Neely Vaughn and her husband,
Randall of Grayson, GA; two sons, James Crawford Neely and Carl
Edward Neely both of Highlands; one sister, Carrie Crain of Highlands;
nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren
also survive. She was preceded in death by a son, William Philo
Neely, three sisters, and three brothers.
Funeral
services will be held Friday, July 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Clear
Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Zane Talley, Rev. Oliver Rice, Rev.
Walter Wilson and Rev. Everett Brewer officiating.
Burial
will be in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darwin Vaughn,
Derrick Vaughn, Dwayne Vaughn, Matthew Neely, Edison Neely, and
Vaughn Neely. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 16th
from 7:00-9:00 PM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home in
Highlands.
Bryant-Grant
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online
condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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William
Richard Nilsen
Franklin,
NC - William Richard Nilsen, age 69, of Franklin, NC, and Melbourne,
FL, passed away Monday, June29, 2009 in a local hospital. He was
a native of Bronx, NY, the son of the late Hans and Christina Rich
Nilsen. He was a retired Deputy Sherrif in Brevard County, FL, and
a US Airforce Veteran. He attended Grace Bible Church in Mountain
City, GA.
He
is survived by his wife of 22 years, Carol Suzanne "Suzie"
Roberts Nilsen, two daughters, Christina Davidson and her husband
Kelly of Clearfield, Utah and Tracey LaGrange and her husband Michael
of Hiedelberg, Germany; two sons, Michael Nilsen of Jacksonville,
FL and Thomas Volk and his wife Ulku of Turkey; grandchildren, Aaron
Harms, Kalin Sleeper, Whitney Chaney and Lindsey Nilsen; four great-grandchildren
also survive.
Memorial
services will be held at later date.
Memorial
donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to MDS,
PO Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28734.
Bryant-Grant
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online
condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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Charles H.
Noble, III
Glocester MA
- Charles H. Noble, III, 67, Gloucester, Mass died on April 23,
2009 after a long battle with Cancer.
Mr. Noble attended
Gloucester Public Schools and was a Graduate of The University Of
Massachusetts with a degree in Civil Engineering in 1963. He was
the only son of Charles Noble, Jr. and Jennie (Strescino) Noble
of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Mr. Noble began
his career with MassMutual Financial in Springfield, Mass., and
spent most of his career in Commercial Real Estate, eventually becoming
President of IDS Financial Services and later an Executive Vice
President with Eliot Bank in Boston. In 1992, Mr. Noble purchased
The Hampton River Marina, Hampton, NH, which was later sold in 2004.
He and his wife retired in Sarasota, Florida where he was an accomplished
golfer and sailor.
Mr. Noble is survived by his wife Cheryl Burns-Noble, of Wenham,
Mass and Cashiers, NC, his mother, two sons, Dr. Charles Noble IV,
wife Dr. Stephanie Noble, Oxford, Miss., Mark Noble of Chicopee,
Massachusetts, daughter Kristen Noble, Orlando, Florida and three
grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Noble will be held at a later date in Gloucester,
Massachusetts.
In lieu of flowers his family requests donations are made to the
American Cancer Society or Hospice.
Bryant-Grant
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online
condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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Iris
Jane (IJ) Norman
Highlands
- Iris Jane (IJ) Norman, age 97, of Highlands, NC, passed away Wednesday
November 4, 2009 at Fidelia Eckert Nursing Home. She was born in
Lockney, Texas, the daughter of the late John and Wilhemina Hassell
Witherspoon. She was a registered nurse and a member of Broadway
Church of Christ. She was a member of Professional Women's Society,
while she served as Superintendent of Student Health Service at
Texas Tech University.
She is survived by her daughter, Jane Lea Norman Sticka and her
son in law Dale Sticka, and her Granddaughter Shannon P. Sticka
all of Highlands, NC. She was preceded in death by two sisters,
Athalee Genn and Lucille Freeman, a twin brother, D.J. Witherspoon,
and brother Hack Witherspoon.
She spent most of her life in Lubbock and Dallas,Texas. Growing
up during the Great Depression which made her a person who could
work hard, but also a person who developed the grace and poise to
run a hospital and also entertain royalty. Those that knew her were
amazed by her presence and her ability to win you over quickly with
her grace. Yes, she will be missed by all who knew her.
By her request, no services are planned, she believed in celebrating
life not death. For those who would like to make a contribution
to a cause she embraced, please acknowledge Highlands Cashiers Hospice
and Friends for Life.
The family would like to take this time to praise both Fidelia Eckert
and Highlands Cashiers Hospice where all went out of their way to
aid and assist us during this difficult time. Life is fragile so
live like there is no tomorrow, dance like no one is watching, laugh
often, and help one another.
Bryant-Grant
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online
condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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James
Edward "Eddie" Norton
Franklin,
NC - James
Edward "Eddie" Norton, age 50, of Hatfield Road, Franklin,
NC passed away Thursday, September 25, 2008 at his residence. He
was born in Greenville, SC, the son of the late Carson Henry Norton
and Doris Owens Norton of Easley, SC. He was a respiratory therapist
at Angel Medical Center. He enjoyed playing music in a band and
loved animals and gardening. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi
Catholic Church.
He
is survived by his wife of 14 years, Rowena Abella Norton; one daughter,
Alexandra Nicole Norton of the home; one son, Jaime Norton and his
wife, Alicia of Franklin, NC; two sisters, Donna Finley and her
husband Don of Kershaw, SC and Becky Franklin and her husband, Jerry
of Greenwood, SC; two grandchildren, Tori and Ethan Norton. Several
nieces and nephews also survive. He is also survived by his first
wife, Debra Lynn Crosby Norton.
Funeral
services will be held Saturday, September 27 at 11:30 AM at St.
Francis of Assisi with Father Tien H. Duong officiating.
The
family will receive friends after the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral
Home from 2:00-3:00PM, Saturday, September 27.
Graveside
services will be held Sunday, September 28 at 3:00 PM at Greenlawn
Memorial Park in Easley, SC.
In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriner Childrens
Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
Bryant-Grant
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online
condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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Maybur
Henson Norton
Franklin,
NC - Maybur Henson Norton, age 93, of Big Oak Drive, Franklin, NC,
passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2008 in a local nursing home.
She was a native of Macon County, the daughter of the late Lonnie
and Ora Norris Henson. She was married to Paschal Norton, who passed
away in 1976. She was a retired school teacher, she had taught school
for 36 years in the Macon County School System. She was a former
Pink Lady at Angel Hospital, a member of the Macon County Chapter
of Retired Teachers Association, and a member of Asbury United Methodist
Church. She attended First Baptist Church.
She
is survived by two sons, Rick Norton and his wife Anita and David
Norton and his wife Suzy all of Franklin, NC; two sisters, Helen
Grant of Asheville, NC and Roberta Palmer of Goose Creek, SC; two
brothers, Ralph Henson and Gilmer Henson both of Otto, NC; two grandchildren,
Darryn Norton and Laura Norton; three step-grandchildren, Blake,
Evan and Justin Harrell. She was preceded in death by a brother,
Calvin Henson.
Funeral
services will be held Friday, December 5th at 2:00pm in the Chapel
of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home, with Rev. Guy Duvall officiating.
Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darryn
Norton,Blake Harrell, Evan Harrell, Justin Harrell, Scott Henson
and Bud Henson.
The
family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm, Thursday evening
at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to a favorite
charity of ones choice.
Bryant-Grant
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online
condolences are available by visiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com
or by email.
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