All Obituaries

Hailey Rianne Eastridge, age 9 of Warrensville, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020. Miss Eastridge was born on February 14, 2011 in Forsyth County to Timothy Douglas Eastridge and Glenna Chantel Greer. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Douglas Eastridge, and maternal grandfather, Larry Wayne Morgan. Hailey was an amazing young lady and had a great personality. She played basketball and enjoyed spending time at the beach and talking and playing on her cell...

For those who contend the health gurus don’t know everything about a long, full life, let Cecilia Jackson Peet be your champion. Fan of Little Debbie Cakes over kale shakes, devotee of slot machines over treadmills, Cecilia logged 86 years on this planet by eating what she wanted,  stubbornly spending the better part of every day in her recliner, never losing her sense of humor and fiercely loving her family. She died Sunday, September 20, at Margate Rehabilitation Center in...

Violet Owen Weaver, age 100 of Mouth of Wilson, VA died Thursday, September 17, 2020 at her daughters home. Mrs. Weaver was born April 18, 1920, in Mouth of Wilson, VA, to Grover and Cecilia Reedy Owen. She was the fourth out of eight children including: Earl Owen, Lawrence Owen, Ruby Kilby, Stella Testerman, Blake Owen, Gilbert Owen, and Alta Richardson. At age seventeen she married Wilborn Weaver and they had seven children: Edna Mae Ham Sawyer, Kenneth Weaver, Agnes Wyatt, Dot Sturgill,...

Olive Ruth Lewis Carpenter, age 90 of Lansing, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Margate Health and Rehab. Mrs. Carpenter was born on March 15, 1930 in Ashe County to David and Margaret Ham Lewis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Arthur Edward Carpenter; two sons, Ricky Edward Carpenter and Bobby Gene Carpenter; one grandson, Derick Edward Carpenter; and all her brothers and sisters. Mrs. Carpenter enjoyed listening to music and spending time with her...

Roberteen Perry Nichols age 81 of Lansing passed away Monday, September 14, 2020 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Nichols was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on Friday, September 8th, 1939 to the late Floyd “Yank” and Hattie Elizabeth Baldwin Perry.  In addition to her parents Roberteen was also preceded in death by her husband, William Nichols along with five of her brothers and nine sisters. Mrs. Nichols loved honey buns, working on word searches and reading...

Howard Earl Stike, age 85 of Warrensville, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at his home.  Mr. Stike was born June 16, 1935 in Ashe County to the late William and Hattie Turnmire Stike.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Marie Shaw Stike and brothers, Riley and Ray Stike.  Howard was a hard worker and always liked to stay busy.  He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday,...

Kenney Wayne Hurley, age 61 of Creston, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Kenny was born November 13, 1958 in Ashe County to Kenneth and Mary Lewis Hurley.  He was preceded in death by his father.  Kenny loved his family very much and enjoyed taking his granddaughter places.  He was a talented guitar player and could do anything he set his mind to.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Badger Funeral...

Edith Stuart Finley age 82 of Lansing passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Finley was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on November 14th, 1937 to the late Worth and Ruby Adams Stuart.  In addition to her parents Edith was also preceded in death by her husband, Linnie Blaine Finley. Mrs. Finley enjoyed sewing, cooking and collecting figurines.  Edith especially loved to spend time with her family. Mrs. Finley is survived by her daughter,...

Robert Warren Miller, age 86, of Jefferson, North Carolina died Monday, September 7, 2020. He passed away peacefully in his kitchen, exactly where he loved to be, at home. He would pass away the hours of the day by tending to his cattle, mowing his yard, sitting on the porch with his cat Sweetie, and his favorite part of the day was watching Wheel of Fortune every evening. On Sundays, his favorite thing to do was to take his girlfriend and meet up with their friends at McDonald's...

  Shane Duncan, age 49 of Lansing, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at his home. Mr. Duncan was born on December 24, 1970 in Lancaster, PA to John Robert Duncan and Bertha “Bert” Blevins.  Shane was preceded in death by his father. Shane was a man that knew many and befriended most. He worked hard but played harder. You could hear his contagious laugh through a crowded room and be comforted by his bright smile. He spent his weekends taking care of his farm,...