Recent Obituaries

    Daisy Wellborn Walker, 93, of US 421 North, Boone, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012, at Watauga Medical Center. Daisy Alice Wellborn was born June 6, 1918 in Watauga County, to Robert and Clemmie Watson Wellborn. Mrs. Walker owned and operated Walk [more...]

    Jeanette Lynn Harmon Small, age 49, of Dotson Lane, Mountain City, went to be with her Lord on May 24, 2012, due to a vehicle accident. She was a wonderful mother, daughter and friend. All who knew Jeanette loved her. She will be missed, and her [more...]

    May 23, 2012 Mrs. Rachel Herman Ford, age 89, of Bamboo Road, danced her way into Heaven Tuesday evening May 22, 2012 at Deerfield Ridge Assisted Living. Born April 4, 1923 in Alexander County, she was a daughter of the late Lawrence Elijah and Eff [more...]

    Mr. Ernest Richard "Ernie" Hufnagel, age 85, of Land Harbor, Linville, passed away Tuesday morning at home. He is survived by his wife Peggy Hardy. A memorial service for Mr. Ernie Hufnagel will be conducted at a later date. In lieu of flowers memo [more...]

    Gertrude Storie 'Smitty' Richards, age 68, of Mustard Field Road, Boone, died Sunday evening, May 20, 2012 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro. Born March 12, 1944 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of Stanford and Gertrude Norris Storie. Mrs. Rich [more...]

    Mrs. Barbara Cole Adams, age 75, of Adams Road, Vilas, passed away Friday morning May 18, 2012 at Glenbridge Health & Rehabilitation. Born February 13, 1937 in Watauga County she was a daughter of the late Wiley and Lena Houck Cole. Barbara was a m [more...]

    Mr. Mack Donald Brown, Sr., age 84, of Florence Lane, Deep Gap, passed away Saturday morning, May 12, 2012 at Watauga Medical Center. Born November 15, 1927 in Watauga County he was a son of the late Murrary Daniel and Florence Vannoy Brown. He was [more...]

    Mr. Samuel Houston McKinney, Jr., age 67, of Forest Grove Road, Vilas passed away Friday evening at Wake Forest University Medical Center. Born January 18, 1945 in Greenville, SC he was a son of the late Samuel Houston and Marjorie Cobb McKinney. Sa [more...]

    Robert A. ‘Bob’ Townsend walked through heavens gate on May 10, 2012. Bob was born April 17, 1922 in Valle Crucis to Enzer and Martha ‘Clemmie’ Townsend. Mr. Townsend was a member and deacon of Willowdale Baptist Church. He served as a medic in [more...]

    Mr. Gary Ervin Potter, age 50, of Pottertown Road, Todd, passed away Saturday morning, May 5, 2012 at home. Born July 9, 1961 in Wilmington, Delaware he was a son of the late John Denver and Elizabeth Gordon Potter. Gary attended Elk Knob Baptist C [more...]

    Mozell Fouts Miller, 73, of Highway 194 North, Boone, died Saturday morning, May 5, 2012 at her home. Born July 4, 1938 in Sylva, North Carolina, she was a daughter of Moses Charles and Lola Callie Lucker Fouts. Mrs. Miller was a member of Hopewell [more...]

    Mrs. Barbara Jean 'Jeannie' Hayes Cornell age 67, of Laurel Fork Road, Vilas passed away Thursday morning, April 26, 2012, at her home. Born March 15, 1945 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of Mildred Coffey Hayes and the late Blaine Hayes. Mr [more...]

    Mr. James Rodney “Jim” Roberts, age 83, of Pinnacle Drive, Boone, died Wednesday morning April 25, 2012 at home. Born December 11, 1928 in Greenville, North Carolina, he was a son of the late James William Holmes Roberts and Janie Ross Roberts. Mr. [more...]

    Mr. William Robert ‘Robin’ Hodges, Jr., age 57, of Highway 421 North, Vilas, died Wednesday morning April 25, 2012 at his home. Born March 6, 1955 in Avery County, he was a son of the late William Robert and Jeanne Banner Hodges. Robin was an avid [more...]

    Bobbie Lou Edmisten went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 23, 2012 at her home. Born May 29, 1951 in Boone, she was a daughter of Bob and Isabell Beach Campbell. Mrs. Edmisten is survived by her husband of 42 years, and the love o [more...]