Obituaries

May 6, 2021

Joseph Shannon Parsons, age 53 of Hickory, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at his home in Hickory, North Carolina.  Mr. Parsons was born on March 2, 1968 in Sparta, North Carolina to Roger Lee Parsons Sr. and Linda Kaye Reedy Parsons.  He was preceded in death by both his maternal grandparents, Joe and Eva Reedy as well...

May 5, 2021

Hazel Ruth Stringer Bare, age 103 of Laurel Springs, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Forest Ridge Assisted Living.  Hazel was born on September 8, 1917 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Grover and Effie Sheets Stringer.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Fields Bare, son,...

Apr 30, 2021

James Ronnie Hartsoe, age 73, beloved dad, papaw, brother and friend, passed away at his home in Lansing, North Carolina, on April 30, 2021. He was born on January 20, 1948 to the late Clyce and Virgie Brooks Hartsoe of Warrensville, North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents, his sisters Mary Alice...

Apr 30, 2021

Lee L. “Pete” Lewis, age 75 of West Jefferson, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home. Mr. Lewis was born on November 7, 1945 in Ashe County to Spencer Blackburn Lewis and Hazel Jones Lewis Gilbert. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David Jerry Lewis.

Mr. Lewis enjoyed wildlife...

Apr 30, 2021

Arwanna Graybeal Watson, age 77 of Warrensville, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at her home.  Arwanna was born on January 16, 1944 to the late Wade Denton and Opal Susann Woodard Graybeal in Ashe County, North Carolina.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Talmage E. Watson, one sister, Donna...

Apr 28, 2021

James Dewayne Roten, age 55 of Creston died Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Roten was born January 31, 1966 in Watauga County to Carl and Virginia Walker Roten.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents.  James enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his friends.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00...

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...

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...