Recent Obituaries

    Hobert McKinley Watson, age 81, of US Highway 421 North, Vilas, passed away Wednesday evening, April 17, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. The last of thirteen brothers and sisters, Hobert was born in Ashe County to [more...]

    Charles Von Oaks, age 90, of Grasshopper Lane, Newland, passed away Wednesday afternoon, April 17, 2019 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Born September 19, 1928 in Avery County, he was a son of Taylor Christopher and Ruby Hughes Oaks. Von retire [more...]

    Mr. Henry Vance “Buster” Dishman, age 92 of Vilas, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019. He was a native and lifelong resident of Watauga County and the son of the late Willard and Janie Greene Dishman. He was a past employee of Rotens Furniture [more...]

    Jack Vines, 89, of Vilas NC, passed away Saturday April 6, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. A native of Watauga County, he was born December 27, 1929. Jack was a colorful character; known for his big smile and sense of humor. His knowledge of ho [more...]

    David Cranford Barnes, Jr. was born on May 13, 1939, in Lenoir, North Carolina to Lillian Wilson Barnes and David Cranford Barnes, Sr. He died on April 6, 2019, in Boone, NC. David was a lifelong resident of Lenoir, and his family has deep roots [more...]

    Mr. Edwin Dorman Ed McNeely, age 85, of Boone, passed away, Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care. Born December 9, 1933, in Catawba County, he was a son of the late Edwin and Vera Lee Chapman McNeely. Ed was retired from [more...]

    Joshua Paul ‘JOSH’ Woodruff, age 39, of Wildcat Road, Deep Gap, son of Don and Tracy Woodruff, passed away Wednesday April 3, 2019. Joshua was born June 4, 1979 in Charlotte. Josh is survived by his son, Elijah Cole Woodruff of Charleston, [more...]

    Jo-Anne (Jody) Speck Personette, born on November 26, 1929 to Hines and Maud (Tingle) Speck in Louisville, Kentucky. Jody graduated from Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana where she met Glenn B. Personette, whom she married in 1951. Glenn and Jo [more...]

    If you had the privilege to meet Elayne Bishop, you knew a woman with a heart of gold - living life to its fullest. Blessed with a contagious laugh, spirited soul and quick wit, Elayne was always willing to lend a hand or an ear. Passionate about lif [more...]

    Mr. Willie Austin Potter, age 88, of Chestnut Grove Road, Boone, passed away Tuesday morning April 2, 2019 at his home. He was a native of Watauga County and the son of the late Lafayette and Orpha Norris Potter. In addition to his parents, he was p [more...]

    Mr. James Clinton Jim Wilson, age 74, of Boone passed away Monday, April 1, 2019 at Glenbridge Health & Rehabilitation. Born May 28, 1944 in Watauga County, he was a son of the late James Frank and Wilma Jones Wilson. Jim was a Veteran of the US Ai [more...]

    Kyle Evan Hartman, age 33, of Lenoir, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019. Born March 5, 1986 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, he was a son of the late Brad Evan Hartman and Kathryn Klimowicz Hartman. Kyle served in the US Navy for four years. He wa [more...]

    Mary Lou Main Eldreth, age 81, of Longhope Road, Todd, passed away Saturday evening, March 23, 2019 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. Born March 3, 1938 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of David Wenton and Hazel Miller Main. Mary Lou was of [more...]

    William Frederick (Fred) Barton age 57 of Clemmons, passed away Saturday March 23, 2019 at his home. He was born August 13, 1961 in Columbia, South Carolina to Glenn and Alma Barton. Mr. Barton formerly owned and operated Reedy Creek Tire in Clemm [more...]

    Mrs. Viola Proffitt Norris, age 96, of Boone, passed away Tuesday morning, March 19, 2019 at Glenbridge Health & Rehab. Born October 26, 1922 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of the late Henry Harrison and Mae Norris Proffitt. She was a member [more...]