Recent Obituaries

    Mildred Scognamiglio Patella was born in Hoboken, NJ on February 22, 1919. She was the third of seven children of Italian immigrants who thrived in this country. She worked at various jobs as a young women but one of her favorite activities was sin [more...]

    Scott Bradley Norris, 52, of Julian went home to be with his Lord, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, June 18, 2018. Scott was a 1986 graduate of the Charles D. McIver School in Greensboro. He enjoyed competing in Special Olympics and bowli [more...]

    Chester Elmer Whittle, Jr. of 464 Holiday Hills, Boone, NC, beloved Father, husband, Grandfather, friend and attorney, passed away June 18 at Watauga Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1943, in Orlando, Florida to the late Margaret Sullivan Wh [more...]

    Norma Jean Rupard Grindstaff Phillips, age 75, formerly of Bubba Drive, Zionville, passed away Friday morning, June 15, 2018 at The Foley Center in Blowing Rock. Born June 15, 1943 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of Carl James and Zada Louise [more...]

    Jewel Hayes Watson, age 81, of US Highway 421 North, Vilas, passed away Friday afternoon, June 15, 2018 at Watauga Medical Center. Born July 11, 1936 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of Roby and Bessie Trivette Hayes. Jewel was a member of Bru [more...]

    James Cecil Berry, age 79, passed away Friday evening June 15, 2018 at his home. James was born May 14, 1939 in Watauga County, he was the son of Granville and Mae Berry. James had been a painter for 35 years and owned Berry Painting Company. His [more...]

    James Blake (JIM) Smith, Sr., age 75, formerly of Greer Lane, Vilas, passed away Wednesday afternoon, June 13, 2018 at The Foley Center in Blowing Rock. Jim grew up in the Greenville and LaGrange, NC area where he met his wife, Mary Alice. He was [more...]

    Laura Kimberly Gillikin Keller, age 50, of Clay Hodges Road, Boone, passed away Wednesday evening, June 13, 2018 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Hudson. Laura loved to raise and release Monarch butterflies. She is survived by her husban [more...]

    Anna Stout Barry, 84, died Thursday, June 7, 2018 after a short illness. During her last days she was at her home in Valle Crucis, surrounded by family. Anna was born on July 16, 1933 in Greenville, Mississippi, to the late Wilfred F. Stout and M [more...]

    Anthony Clyde (Tony) Catoe, age 55, of Sable Drive, Boone, passed away Tuesday morning, June 5, 2018. He was born May l4, 1963 in Paris, France. Tony was a dedicated family man who loved his family beyond measure. He enjoyed his career and was high [more...]

    To her delight, Betty Jean Ruppert Pitts entered her eternal home on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at her home. Born September 11, 1929 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of Toy and Gypsy Mary Jane Townsend Ruppert. Betty was a member of Middle Fork Baptis [more...]

    Mrs. Nettie Barnes Oaks, age 55, of Laurel Bloomery, TN and formerly of Sugar Grove, passed away Saturday afternoon, May 26, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Born November 26, 1962 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of the late Earl [more...]

    Pat Henry ‘CHUB’ Lawrence, age 70, of Tater Hill Road, Zionville, passed away Friday morning, May 25, 2018 at his home. Born July 6, 1947 in Watauga County, he was a son of Jack and Faye Smith Lawrence. Chub was preceded in death by his wife of 50 [more...]

    Marie Presnell left this earthly life to go to her heavenly life May 22, 2018. She was born to Dewey and Anita Ward of the Laurel Creek Community April 17, 1931. She is survived by her daughters Wanda Combs and husband Terry, Kathy Oakes, two gra [more...]

    Ruth Greene Swift Ruth Greene Swift, 95, of Meredell Farm Rd., Liberty, died Sunday, May 20, 2018 at her residence. Funeral Services, 11 AM, Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Sandy Creek Baptist Church, Liberty. Officiating, Pastor Travis Brock, Dr. C [more...]