Obituaries

Apr 25, 2021

Brenda Lee Roark age 73, of Spring Branch, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 25th, 2021.  Brenda was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on December 27, 1947 to the late Ferry Ronder Roark and Lena M. Gore.

Left to cherish her memories are four siblings, Louis Byrd, of Spring Branch, TX, David "Mike" Elliott of Sacramento,...

Apr 19, 2021

Ethel Baker, age 86 of Crumpler, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at her home.  Ethel was born July 10, 1934 in Ashe County, North Carolina.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Mae Taylor Segraves, her father, Blan Hudler, and one brother, Robert “Bobby” Hudler.

Mrs. Baker was a talented quilter; she also enjoyed...

Apr 17, 2021

Dwight Lee Taylor, Jr., age 79 of Crumpler, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at his home. Mr. Taylor was born in Augusta, GA on May 22, 1941 to the late Dwight Lee Taylor, Sr. And Grace Rauton Taylor. Dwight was active in the faith community. He was active in Clowns for Christ, Gideons International, Promise...

Apr 13, 2021

John David Miller, age 91 of Mouth of Wilson, VA went home to be with the Lord, April 13, 2021.  John was born August 28, 1929 in Delaware to the late John Walter and Bertha Elizabeth Koffman Miller.  Sheetrock hanger and finisher by trade, John was very early introduced to the love of music, had a natural gift with...

Apr 12, 2021

Howard Johnson Davis age, 88 of Todd died Monday, April 12, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Davis was born April 2, 1933 in Watauga County to the late John Lookabill and Annie Mae Johnson Davis.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son, Douglas Howard Davis and one brother, Lawrence Edward Davis....

Apr 2, 2021

Barbara Bare Staley, age 85 of Crumpler, died Friday, April 2, 2021 at Ashe Assisted Living.  Barbara was born June 1, 1935 in Ashe County to the late Sam and Mary Poe Bare.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by brothers, Bernard and Dean Bare, son, Keenan Staley and grandson, Keenan Brandon Staley. She...

Mar 24, 2021

Merrell Matthew Rogers Sr. better known as Buddy, age 87 of Clermont, FL entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his home.  Mr. Rogers was born December 8, 1933 in Tampa, FL to the late Thomas and Victoria Cannons Rogers. Buddy is survived by his wife, Margie Rushing Rogers, children:  Debra Glisson and husband, Bobby,  Matthew Rogers...

Mar 20, 2021

Brenda Wyatt Taylor, age 68 of Jefferson passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her home.  Mrs. Taylor was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on August 9, 1952 to the late Lonnie and Inis Farmer Wyatt.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Edward Taylor.

Brenda enjoyed going...

Mar 19, 2021

Bonnie May Russell, age 75 of Warrensville, died Friday, March 19, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center.  Mrs. Russell was born April 7, 1945 in Hartford, CT to the late George and Marian Louisa May Russell.  Bonnie was a member of Warrensville United Methodist Church and she was also active in AA and uplifted many people. She loved and...

Mar 18, 2021

Christopher Wesley Stuart, age 41 of Lansing died on Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Lakeland, FL. Chris was born May 21, 1979 in Catawba County to Raymond and Gale Stuart.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 6:00pm at Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church by Minister David Lyalls.  The family will receive friends from...

Mar 16, 2021

Ema Lou Brown Caudill, age 92 of Lansing, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Margate Health & Rehab Center.  Mrs. Caudill was born April 20, 1928 in Ashe County to the late Robert Dewey and Ava Lea Jones Brown.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Clifford Caudill and brothers,...

Mar 14, 2021

James Joseph Adams, better known as Joe, age 85 of Jefferson, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at the Foley Center in Blowing Rock.  Mr. Adams was born February 29, 1936 in Ashe County.  He served in the United States Air Force.  Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Nannie Lou Adams, his wife, Ella Mae Blevins Adams...

Mar 14, 2021

  Otis Worth Rash, age 67 of Creston, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at The Foley Center in Blowing Rock. Mr. Rash was born on February 14, 1954 in Ashe County to Worth and Reba Irene Testerman Rash. He was preceded in death by his father.  

  Mr. Rash was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed studying the Bible and talking...

Mar 13, 2021

Cicero Earl Trivette better known as Jack age 82 of Lenoir passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Trivette was born in Watauga County on February 20, 1939 to the late Russell Edison and Viola Greer Trivette. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by, brother, Junior Trivette, step daughter, Margaret...

Mar 12, 2021

A well-lived life came to a close on March 12, 2021, for Kathleen Blevins age 92 of Jefferson, North Carolina.

Kathleen was born June 27, 1928 in Lansing, North Carolina to Carl and Mae Johnson. She married Thelmus Blevins on July 29, 1950.  They were blessed to have had each other for 60 years.  During Kathleen’s early...

Mar 12, 2021

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Lillard P. Turner, age 90, of West Jefferson passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at his home. Born on March 28, 1930 to Joseph Sandford and Elza Perkins Turner, Lilllard grew...

Mar 7, 2021

Ruth Ann Brazil Pennington, age 76 of Creston, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Pennington was born on November 20, 1944 to Paul and Mary Brazil.

She was a homemaker who liked taking care of children, fishing, and going on walks. She enjoyed going to church when she was able and attended...

Mar 4, 2021

Jimmy Dean Gilley, age 58 of Lansing, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home. Mr. Gilley was born on September 28, 1962 in Ashe County to Lester and Bertie Perry Gilley. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Ricky Gilley, and a grandson, Liam Gabriel Wood. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, riding 4-wheelers and...

Mar 3, 2021

James Johnson, age 65 of Lansing NC, graced heaven’s doorsteps the afternoon of March 3, 2021 while at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. James was born on March 11, 1955 to Thomas and Beulah Johnson. James was born and raised in Lansing, alongside three siblings, and the sense of ‘family’ that was established during his youth carried effortlessly into...

Feb 26, 2021

Ethan Seth Shrader age 21 of West Jefferson passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021. He was born in Watauga County, NC on Sunday, October 17, 1999. Ethan was preceded in death by his grandfathers, John Shrader and Thomas Graybeal. In his spare time he could be found working on cars, spending time with his dogs, off roading in...