Recent Obituaries

    Mrs. Margaret Auton Bennett, age 87, of Russ Cornett Road, Boone, passed away Tuesday morning, June 21, 2016 at Watauga Medical Center. Born November 6, 1928, in Watauga County, she was a daughter of the late William Henry and Gladys Beatrice Hatton [more...]

    Andrew Everette Yates, 85, passed away at his home in Banner Elk on Sunday morning, June 19, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born November 18, 1930 in Watauga County, a son of the late Calvin McKinley and Roxie Watson Yates. Andrew was a membe [more...]

    Paul Graybeal, age 80, of Silverstone Road, Zionville, passed away Friday morning, June 17, 2016 at Watauga Medical Center. Born October 19, 1935 in Ashe County, he was a son of Adolphus and Lula Greer Graybeal. Paul was a member of Westside Baptis [more...]

    Mr. Horace Greeley McQueen, age 75, of Dallas, N.C., and formerly of Boone, Passed away Friday, June 17, 2016. He worked in the agricultural industry in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania for many years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rebulah Fr [more...]

    Ms. Rebecca Becky Branch, age 58, of Milton Brown Heirs Road, Boone, went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2016. Becky grew up in Pilot Mountain, and had live in Boone for the past 35 years. She was a member of Howards Creek Baptist Church, she [more...]