Obituaries

Jan 28, 2024

Vivian D.Miller, age 77 of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at her home. Mrs. Miller was born September 29, 1946 in Pender County, NC to the late Arthur Hagle DeBose and Agnes Sheets DeBose Crepps. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Jake (J. C.) Miller, son, Jason...

Jan 26, 2024

                                       Frances Foreman Fuller                                                                      Fredrick Lee Fuller Jr.

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Jan 26, 2024

Heather Elaine Pennington, age 50 of West Jefferson, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. Heather was born on January 13, 1974, in Ashe County to her loving parents, Duane Gale Pennington and Janis Dianne Goss Pennington. She was preceded in death by her beloved mother.

Heather's life was...

Jan 25, 2024

Benjamin William McComb

“Ben”

11.10.1985 – 01.25.2024

Ben was born in Butler, Pennsylvania on November 10, 1985 and will forever remain the beloved son of Michelle and Bill and cherished little brother of Jason and Laura.

Ben was a light to all that...

Jan 21, 2024

Robert Wallace Steele, affectionately known as Bob, of Jefferson, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at his home. Bob was born on September 29, 1948, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Russell and Florence Johnson Steele.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a sister, Darla.

Bob lived a...

Jan 18, 2024

Christine Marie Pennington Greer, a loving wife, mother and grandmother of Lansing, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Margate Health and Rehab Center at the age of 75.  Mrs. Greer was born April 1, 1948 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Joseph Wayne and Aulsie Eldreth Pennington. In addition to her parents she...

Jan 15, 2024

Tommy Bruce Phillips, affectionately known as Bruce, peacefully departed from this world on January 15, 2024, at the age of 79, surrounded by the warmth of his family at Kate B Reynolds Hospice House in Winston Salem. Born on July 21, 1944, to the late Earl and Ruth Taylor Phillips. He was preceded in death by his parents, two...

Jan 15, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Adams Griffitts, age 81 of the Helton Creek community, after suffering, a long battle of Parkinson’s disease, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on January 15, 2024. Ann was born on September 23, 1942 in Ashe County, NC to Nannie Lou Adams. She was preceded in death by her mother and grandparents, brother, Joe...

Jan 14, 2024

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Gail Vannoy Neaves departed this world on January 14, 2024 at the age of 66, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She was born on January 23, 1957, in Ashe County, North Carolina, to the late Billy Howard and Geneva Weaver Vannoy.  In addition to her...

Jan 11, 2024

Denos Peter Marvin, was born on September 7, 1931 in Port Jefferson, NY, and passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was the son of the late James and Constance Econopoly-Marvin.  Denos led a remarkable life that touched the hearts of many.

After graduating from high school, Denos dedicated a part of his youth to serving...

Jan 10, 2024

Julia “Judy” Strange Randolph Morris (Hop) passed away January 10th, 2024 at Forest Ridge Assisted Living, surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born on December 8, 1940 in Alamo, Tennessee to the late Thelma and Happle Strange. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Ray Randolph.

Judy graduated with...

Jan 5, 2024

Leona Maxine Pennington Weaver, age 87 of Lansing passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at her home. Born in Grayson County, VA, to the late Ed and Stella Riffey Pennington, she lived a life that was marked by a deep love for family, faith, and simple pleasures. Leona was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Rev. T.A....

Jan 4, 2024

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Scott Wesley Weaver, of Charlotte, formerly of Warrensville, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 56 years old. Scott was born on September 4, 1967, in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Clayton "Jack" and Clarice Wiles Weaver. Scott's journey was marked by a deep appreciation for the...

Jan 4, 2024

Della Elizabeth Bauguess, age 94 of Creston, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Mountain City Care and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. Della was born March 18, 1929 to the late Eli and Lelar Lewis Denney of Ashe County. In addition to her parents, Della was preceded in death by her husband Herman “Sam” Bauguess,...

Dec 31, 2023

Zetta Winebarger Paisley, age 80, of West Jefferson passed away surrounded by her children on December 31, 2023. Mrs. Paisley was born on November 21, 1943 in Ashland, West Virginia to Jess and Venie Patrick Winebarger. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arvil Winebarger (brother), Robert Winebarger (brother), Vadie Winebarger (sister), Jack Sturgill (brother-in-law) and Timmy Glenn...

Dec 31, 2023

In Memory of

Robert Klaus

December 2, 1943 - January 1, 2024

Robert Allen Klaus, a man of unwavering dedication and passion for both his country and the natural world, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023 at Forest Ridge Assisted Living at 80 years old. Robert...

Dec 30, 2023

In Loving Memory of

Carolyn Pennington Miller

October 19, 1943 - December 30, 2023

Carolyn Pennington Miller, a woman of love, care, and creativity, passed away on December 30, 2023 at Watauga Medical Center at 80 years old, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of kindness....

Dec 30, 2023

Regina Renae Horne, age 48 of Granite Falls passed away on December 30, 2023 at her home, leaving behind a legacy of love, care, and happiness. Regina was born on August 12, 1975 in Caldwell County, North Carolina to Paul Theodore “Ted” and Lulla Belle Greer Horne.  Regina was preceded in death by her father.

Regina was...

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,...