Recent Obituaries

    Mr. Harlan Edward Ledford, age 86, of Chestnut Drive, Blowing Rock and a former resident of Boone, died Wednesday morning, March 10, 2010 at Blowing Rock Hospital. Born August 2, 1923 in Bakersville, NC, he was a son of the late Ransom and Esther Sp [more...]

    Mrs. Patsy Bingham Hodges, beloved mother and sister, went to meet the Lord on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010. Born March 10, 1945, she lived her entire life in Watauga County on the family farm where she was born and grew up. Those who knew her also knew [more...]

    Mr. Billy Vance McNeal, age 77, of NC 194 North, Boone, died Monday afternoon March 8, 2010 at Watauga Medical Center. Born April 21, 1932 in Mountain City, Tennessee, he was a son of the late Grady and Minnie Rominger McNeil. Billy was raised in [more...]

    Lenval Lee Hicks, age 84, of George Edmisten Road, Sugar Grove, died Monday evening, March 8th, 2010 at Watauga Medical Center. He was born May 16, 1925 in the Beech Creek community of Watauga County to Barney and Della Hicks. Mr. Hicks was a member [more...]

    Mr. Benjamin "Harvey" Reece, age 99, of Flat Springs Road, Elk Park, died Wednesday morning, February 24, 2010 at Watauga Medical Center. Born March 23, 1910 in Watauga County, he was a son of the late John F. and Delphia Harmon Reece. Mr. Reece wa [more...]