Obituaries

May 15, 2024

Joann Jones, age 90 of Todd passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Watauga Medical Center. She was born in Watauga County to the late, Ed Finley and Elsie Mae Miller Jones. She was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and her husband, Basil Jones on September 9, 2023. She was a member of South Fork Baptist Church.Joann...

May 15, 2024

Carolyn Sue Eldreth, age 59, of Lansing, left this world on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at Duke University Medical Center. Carolyn was born on December 13, 1964 to the late Junior Ray and Julia Elizabeth Treadway Eldreth. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a nephew, Colton Ray Eldreth and a sister, Kathy Eldreth Miller.

 She was...

May 11, 2024

Cynthia Celeste Goodman, better known as Cindy age 55 of Lansing passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at her home.  Cindy was born on November 23, 1968 in Havre de Grace, Maryland.  She was preceded in death by her father, Rev. Bill McMillan, her paternal grandparents, Leroy and Grace McMillan, and maternal grandparents, Will and Maude Blevins as well...

May 10, 2024

Mary Lou Brooks age 83 of North Wilkesboro formerly of West Jefferson, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center in North Wilkesboro.  She was born to the late Oscar and Alice Griffin, January 14, 1941 and grew up in the Idlewild Community of Ashe County.She was preceded in death by her husband of...

May 8, 2024

Mamie Sue Griffin, better known as Sue, age 86 of Fleetwood passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina.   Sue was born on March 29, 1938 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late William Eugene Williams and Emma Ruth Phillips Williams.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded...

May 3, 2024

Geraldine Sapp Reed, a cherished member of her community, passed away on May 3, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born on September 27, 1942, in Ashe County, North Carolina, to the late Charles Ben Sapp and Barbara Ruth Elliott Sapp.

Geraldine was a woman of many talents and passions. She dedicated her life to serving others, both as...

Apr 25, 2024

Terry Bare, age 66 of Laurel Springs, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024 at his home.  Mr. Bare was born November 17, 1957 in Ashe County to the late Woodrow and Faye Bare.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby and Arvil Bare and one sister, Dorothy Hoppers.

 

Memorial services will be held...

Apr 25, 2024

Peggy Jean Milam Wyatt, passed away on April 25, 2024, at Forest Ridge Assisted Living, she was 74 years old. Peggy was born on March 11, 1950 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Eugene and Mildred Pauline Latham Milam. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gale Dean Wyatt as well...

Apr 25, 2024

Ardeen Rachel Barr Rhodes, a kind and gentle soul whose quiet demeanor and presence graced this world for over 100 years. Ardeen passed away at her home on Thursday, April 25, 2024.Ardeen was born on November 26, 1923, in Ashe County, NC, to the late Willie C. and Dottie Howell Barr.  She was predeceased by her parents; brothers, Junior Barr...

Apr 15, 2024

William Henry Phelps, affectionately known as Willie, age 63 of West Jefferson passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at his home.  Willie was born on January 8, 1961 in Lexington, North Carolina to the late John William and Ruth Love Barley Phelps.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Avery Phelps and...

Apr 14, 2024

Randy Thomas Pennington, age 58, passed away April 14, 2024.  He was born October 23, 1965 in Ashe County to the late Sidney Pennington and Recie Zell Bare Testerman.  Known for his thoughtful gestures, Randy will forever be remembered for always ensuring to mark special occasions with a heartfelt card for his loved ones. His genuine love for hunting, riding...

Apr 13, 2024

Anna Lucille Johnston, age 20, was received into the loving presence of her Redeemer on April 13, 2024.She was born in Kiev, Ukraine, on August 22, 2003, and became part of the Johnston family through adoption in November, 2018. Anna thrived in her family as a daughter and sister, and she was dearly loved by many family and friends.Her life...

Apr 12, 2024

Barbara Ann Barker Stuart, a beloved wife, mother, sister and devoted grandmother, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was 75 years old.  Barbara was born on July 29, 1948 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Rhonda Jones and Opal Blackburn Barker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...

Apr 10, 2024

Patricia Ann Buffington Bethel, age 94 of West Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Margate Health and Rehab Center in Ashe County, NC. She was born in Snyder County, PA, on July 25, 1929 to the late Lester Clayton and Carrie Edna Krider Buffington. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her...

Apr 8, 2024

On April 8, 2024, the world lost a remarkable soul as Rolin Davis, affectionately known as "Buck", passed away at his residence. He was born on July 31, 1934, in Ashe County, NC. He led a fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy that touched the hearts of all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents Bruner...

Apr 3, 2024

William L. Speedie, age 84 of Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Mr. Speedie was born on December 4, 1939 in Ontario Canada.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Judy.

Mr. Speedie is survived by his wife, Joyce Speedie, three children, Richard Speedie of Fort Drum, NY, Mrs. Pete Montgomery (Jennifer) of Charlotte, NC and Scott...

Apr 3, 2024

Carl Lee Shatley, age 82 of Laurel Springs passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Shatley was born on December 14, 1941 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Charles and Velma Osborne Shatley.  In addition to his parents Carl was also preceded in death by three brothers, Ray Dean Shatley, Glen Allen Royal...

Apr 3, 2024

Joanne M. Knock Urbanek said her last “toodle-oo” at Margate Health and Rehab in West Jefferson on April 3, 2024 at the age of 87.

Joanne was born and raised in Champion, Ohio, the daughter of Ivan and Mary Schoultz Knock. After graduating from Champion High School, she met and married Ted Urbanek and they built their first home in Leavittsburg,...

Apr 2, 2024

Jack Benny Brown, age 75 of Creston, North Carolina passed away on April 2, 2024, at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Jack was born in North Carolina on November 8, 1948 to the late, James Paul and Edith Potter Brown. In addition to his parents Jack was also preceded in death by one brother, Bill Brown and one sister, Suzanne...

Mar 27, 2024

Jeff Greer, age 69 of Lansing, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home. He was born on March 13, 1955, in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Bluford Greer and Mamie Poe.

Jeff's life was a testament to his passion for cars and motorcycles, particularly old muscle cars and his...