Recent Obituaries

    Rose Lee Miller Absher, age 72, of Martin Lane, Boone, passed away Thursday morning, November 26, 2015 at her home. Born March 14, 1942 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of the late David and Bina Greene Miller. Rose retired from Watauga Medica [more...]

    Rebecca Sue Shoemake Councill, only child of James Dee Shoemake and Reka Eugene Waddell, born December 28, 1933, died November 26, 2015 in her hometown of Boone, NC. She is survived by three children: John Hardin Councill, Jr., Tracy Dee Councill [more...]

    Frances Ellis Coffey, 77, of R J Aldridge Road, Banner Elk, passed away Monday afternoon, November 23, 2015 at Watauga Medical Center. Born July 22, 1938 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of Edgar and Carmalee Aldridge Ellis. Mrs. Coffey was a m [more...]

    Mr. Robert Dale Shaver, 77, of Independence, Virginia passed away Friday at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Moretz Shaver, one son, Sam Shaver and wife Trish of Independence, three grandchildren, four sisters in law, Helen and Irene [more...]

    Gale Harmon, age 87, of Ward Mountain Road, Elk Park, passed away Thursday evening, November 19, 2015 at his home. Born April 10, 1928 in Avery County, he was a son of Will Jacob and Birdie Ward Harmon. Gale was a member of Beech Valley Baptist Chu [more...]