Obituaries

Dec 30, 2023

James Lee Snyder, known affectionately as Jim, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at Watauga Medical Center. Jim was born on August 1, 1946, in Wilkes County, North Carolina to the late Zebulon and Dallas Royal Snyder.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Harold and Tommy Snyder as well as...

Dec 30, 2023

In Loving Memory of Mark Stephen Willingham

"Steve"

11-12-1949 – 12-30-2023

A “Renaissance Man” and “One of a Kind” visionary soul whose creativity knew no bounds, and whose impact was felt far and wide. Mark Stephen Willingham, affectionately known as "Steve," passed away on Saturday, December 30,...

Dec 29, 2023

***Notice: Due to expected inclement weather local services scheduled for Saturday, January 20th will be canceled.***

In Loving Memory of

Steve Randall Stutts

10-25-1959 – 12-29-2023

Steve Randall Stutts, a beloved father, husband, and friend passed away...

Dec 28, 2023

Walter Raymond Johnson, better known as Raymond, age 79 of Jefferson passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Johnson was born on September 11, 1944 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Vance and Sallie Elizabeth Sturgill Johnson.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Darlene...

Dec 21, 2023

Jerry Wayne Houck, age 83, of Todd, NC passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Ashe County to the late, Everett Wayne and Eva Trivette Houck. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: son, Steve Houck, sister, Lavonne Swicegood and thee brothers, Rex Houck, Arless Houck and Rev. H.D....

Dec 21, 2023

*****Updated Service Times ***** Gwendolyn Hopkins Lewis, a pillar of strength and faith, peacefully departed this world at the remarkable age of 103 on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Surrounded by the love of her family, Gwendolyn transitioned to eternal rest, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering devotion and kindness.

Born in Ashe County on December...

Dec 21, 2023

Robert Wayne Jones, better known as Wayne, age 90 of Warrensville, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Wayne was born on February 2, 1933, in Ashe County to Worth Avery and Delray Carrington Roten Jones. He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughters, Linda Harvey and Kathy Lowe, a granddaughter...

Dec 19, 2023

Robert Clayton Farrington age 85 of Jefferson passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House. Mr. Farrington was born on December 30, 1937 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Glen and Stella Lambert Farrington.  In addition to his parents Clayton was also preceded in death by siblings, Winfred, James and Johnny Farrington...

Dec 18, 2023

Mr. J. Harold Smith, age 78 passed away on December 18, 2023 at his home in Wilkesboro following a battle with cancer. He spoke of his desire to go home to Jesus.

J. Harold was born April 11,1945 to Burl Woodrow and Della Patrick Smith.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two...

Dec 12, 2023

John Charles Style, age 69 of Jefferson passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Margate Health and Rehab. Center.  Mr. Style was born March 7, 1954 in New York to the late Charles Arthur and Lois Isabel Dangler Style.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Sharron Wiist Style.

Mr....

Dec 12, 2023

Scott Boykin Privette, age 61 of Conover, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. He was born on October 14, 1962, in Raleigh, NC, to Herbert Glenn Privette and Helen Jean Boykin Privette. Scott is preceded in death by his beloved mother.

It seems almost an understatement to say that Scott left an...

Dec 11, 2023

Irene Craft Marsh, born on November 17, 1929, in the picturesque landscapes of Ashe County, North Carolina, passed away on December 11, 2023. Irene was the cherished daughter of the late William Kilby and Brucie Faye Miller Craft.

Irene's life was a testament to the enduring power of love, as she spent an incredible 70 years as...

Dec 8, 2023

Josephine Miller Hurley passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem.  She was born in Ashe County on November 10, 1941 to the late Monroe and Hazel Eldreth Miller of Jefferson.  Her late paternal grandparents were, Jerome and Naomi Davis Miller and her late maternal grandparents were, John and Ellen Sexton Eldreth....

Dec 8, 2023

Ralph William Davis, of Deep Gap passed away at his home on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the age of 80. Mr. Davis was born on March 21, 1943 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late John and Annie Mae Johnson Davis.  In addition to his parents Ralph was also preceded in death by one sister, Sue Smith....

Dec 6, 2023

Betty Walton Greer, age 67 of Todd, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center in Hickory, NC.  Betty was born September 7, 1956 in Ashe County to the late Henry and Rhoda Richardson Walton.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Leon Greer, son, Christopher Greer and...

Dec 6, 2023

Elizabeth Leon Barton Cooper, age 80 of Conway, SC formerly of Ashe County, peacefully departed this world on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem. Born to the late Bryan and Bernice "Brucie" Waddell Barton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Wilborn Carl Barton and her husband, Ronald Cooper on...

Dec 5, 2023

Ruth Severt Royall, a beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and cherished memories.  Mrs. Royall was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on February 28, 1933 to the late Albert Leonard and Alma May Dempsey Severt.  In addition to her parents she...

Dec 4, 2023

L. Pauline Jones Carter, age 88 of Hays, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Margate Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 12, 1935, in Lansing, NC to the late Lester Hesque Jones and Millie Rosetta Blevins Jones. She is the last of the family to “walk to school in the snow barefooted”.

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Nov 29, 2023

Joshua Isaiah Latham, a beloved son, brother and friend who brought immense joy to all who knew him, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.  Although he was just 18 years old, he had already carved out a niche for himself as someone with a magnetic personality and a love for various activities.

Born in Wilkes County,...

Nov 28, 2023

Merita Della Rose Price Blevins, a beacon of warmth and compassion, entered this world on August 15, 1940, in Ashe County, NC. Born to the late Harvey and Alice Canter Price. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister, Ocie Price, brother, Sidney Price, son, James Greer and husband, Minister Leonard J. Blevins.