Recent Obituaries

    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...]