ELAM S. KURTZ, MD (b.1924-d.2010). Dr. Kurtz, or Pop as his family affectionately referred to him, is remembered as a husband, father, grandfather, friend and physician of great vision and enormous...view moreELAM S. KURTZ, MD (b.1924-d.2010). Dr. Kurtz, or Pop as his family affectionately referred to him, is remembered as a husband, father, grandfather, friend and physician of great vision and enormous passion. As a doctor, Elam served the people in the Appalachian Mountain communities of Ashe County, North Carolina and beyond for more than 47 years.
MICHAEL D. KURTZ, D. MIN. Michael is a pastor, licensed marriage and family therapist, and writer. Prior to these roles he served as a high school English teacher and athletic coach in Ashe County, North Carolina. Michael is the second of four children born to Elam and Orpah Kurtz and the eldest son.view less