Recent Obituaries

    Ollie Belle Perry Greer, 79, of Zionville passed away December 27, 2014. Her husband of almost 60 years, Don Greer, and an infant daughter, Dreama Kaye, preceded Mrs. Greer in death. She is survived by her daughter, Darlene Deal and son-in-law, Vic [more...]

    Ronald Lee Buzzard, Sr., age 62, of Poplar Creek Estates Dr., Todd, passed away Saturday morning, December 27th, 2014, at his residence. Born February 21, 1952 in Lancaster, PA, he was a son Of Clyde and Annie Louise Weller Buzzard. Ronald loved hi [more...]

    Grace Kilkelly Hutchins was joyfully welcomed into heavens glory at 100 years old on December 27, 2014. She was born December 14, 1914 to Jesse and Etha Coltrane from Zebulon, N.C. She settled in Greensboro, N.C. with her husband Thomas Kilkelly whe [more...]

    Jane Brown Greer, 76, of Boone, peacefully joined our Lord, surrounded by family on Christmas Day, 2014. Jane was born August 17, 1938 in Charlotte, NC to the late L. W. ‘Buck’ and Hannah Brown. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmothe [more...]

    Pearl Graybeal Farthing, 109, passed away on December 25, 2014 at Christian Care Center in Johnson City, TN. She was born December 4, 1905 in Watauga County, NC and attended school in Washington College, TN. She graduated from Science Hill High S [more...]

    Robert Lee Watson, age 67, of Sherwood Road, Vilas, passed away Monday evening, December 22nd, 2014 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born August 15, 1947 in Watauga County, he was a son of Raymond and Ophelia Parsons Watson. Before his disabil [more...]

    On Sunday morning, December 21, 2014, Tressie James Greene, age 92, went to spend Christmas with Jesus. She was born May 9, 1922 in Watauga County, the daughter of Smith Wesley and Lula Matheson James. Tressie was a wife and homemaker for 65 years [more...]

    Mr. Allen Keith Denney, age 56, of Silverstone Road, Zionville, passed away Saturday December 20, 2014. Allen was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed all outdoor sports. He is survived by two sons, Brad and wife Angela of Wilmington, N.C., and [more...]

    Judith Marie Burns, known to many as Judy, passed away peacefully with her family on the morning of Friday, December 19, 2014, at the age of 72. She was born September 30, 1942 in Blowing Rock, to Jesse and Ethel Holshouser Burns. Judy was a former [more...]

    Rogers V. Whitener, Professor Emeritus of English at Appalachian State University, writer and scholar, actor, and notable patron and promoter of local folk and fine arts, died on 19 December 2014 in Banner Elk, NC. Born 10 May 1919, in Dysartsvill [more...]

    Mr. George Howard Georgie Elliott II, age 29, a resident of 5108 Sidney Road, Belhaven, died Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at his home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, December 21, 2014 at St. Clairs Church of Christ, Hwy 99 South, Bath [more...]

    Mr. Charles Brady, age 87, of Cocoa Beach, Florida, and a long-time summer resident of Boone, NC, passed away on December 16, 2014. Mr. Brady grew up in North Carolina, graduated from Appalachian State University, and taught high school (in North [more...]

    Reba Glenn Moretz, age 81, of Wade Moretz Road, Deep Gap, passed away Friday morning, December 12, 2014 at Watauga Medical Center. Born March 31, 1933 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of George and Texie Greene Glenn. Reba was a member of Betha [more...]

    Kenneth H. Poe, 86, of Appalachian Drive, Boone, passed away Tuesday evening, December 9, 2014, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Mr. Poe is survived by his wife, Herlinda Estrella Poe; sons, Conrad Poe and wife, Jo [more...]

    Mrs. Beverly K. Morgan, age 83 of Goshen Creek Lane, Boone, passed away Monday Dec. 8, 2014. Beverly grew up in Washington, Indiana and taught school for many years in Florida. She is survived by her husband, Virgil Morgan; two sons, Thomas P. Morga [more...]