Recent Obituaries

    Mr. Jessie Franklin “Frank” Jackson, age 80, of Boone, passed away October 18th at home. Born September 1, 1936, he was a son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Eudell Brown Jackson. Frank was a wonderful husband and father who was very proud of hi [more...]

    D. Renee Lawrence Beach, age 65, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, October 18, 2016. She was a native of Watauga County and the daughter of the late Burl Lawrence. She was an expert quilter and enjoyed gardening. She always put [more...]

    Barbara Bledsoe Chapous of Banner Elk passed away on October 18, 2016. She was born on April 21st 1941 in Dalton, Ga. to John Earl Bledsoe and Nelle Pauline Bledsoe. She grew up in her small town surrounded by grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins [more...]

    Melvin Clarence Greene, 81, of Highway 194 North, Boone, passed away Monday morning, October 17, 2016 at his home. Born May 26, 1935 in Watauga County, he was a son of Lee and Pearl Jones Greene. Melvin was a member of Meat Camp Baptist Church. He [more...]

    William Earl Clay, 96, of Wilkesboro passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at Avante of Wilkesboro. Mr. Clay was born in Baileysville, West Virginia, on August 18, 1920, to James Edward Clay and Blonnie Cook Clay. His family moved to Boone, [more...]