Recent Obituaries

    Arnold Kent Lester Sr. passed away at Glenbridge Health and Rehab on October 5, 2017 at 96 years of age. Born in Rayford, Virginia, he was preceded in death by his father, Sherman Luther Lester, his mother, Nannie Pernie Weddle Lester, an older brot [more...]

    Deputy Sheriff Jerry Dean Farmer, age 67 of Mountain City Tennessee died suddenly on Friday, September 29, 2017 while on duty at the Johnson County Courthouse, serving in the profession that he dedicated his life to. At the time of his death he was s [more...]

    Mary Sadie Calloway Ward, age 80, of Boone, passed away Friday evening, September 29, 2017 at her home. Born May 14, 1937 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of the late Julius and Sabret Ward Calloway. Sadie was retired from Watauga Medical Cente [more...]

    Col. Mary Magdalene Waters, age 85, of Blowing Rock, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. She is survived by her husband, Col. Jack T. Waters. Funeral services for Col. Mary Magdalene Waters will be conducted Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 2:00 [more...]

    Mr. Donald Alan Macdonald, age 85, of Coral Springs, Florida, and Sugar Grove, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. Funeral services for Donald Alan Macdonald will be conducted Friday morning, 11:00 a.m. in St. Bernadette Roman Catholic Church, L [more...]