Obituaries

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.

Nov 27, 2023

Charles "Gary" Lee age 73 of West Jefferson passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese following a 4 year battle with colon cancer.  Mr. Lee was born April 18, 1950 in Savannah, GA to the late Charlie B. and Juanita S. Lee.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his...

Nov 21, 2023

Michelle Gabrielle Griffin Evans, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at her home.  Born on September 29, 1974, in Watauga, North Carolina, Michelle lived a life defined by her unwavering spirit and kindness.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Chrissy Griffin, step-father, Gwen Denny and grandmother, Muriel Griffin.

Her passion for the open road...

Nov 20, 2023

Pastor Carol Dean Shaw, better known as Dean, a devoted servant of the Lord, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at the age of 67 at his home. He dedicated his life to serving others and spreading the teachings of faith, leaving an indelible mark on those he touched.

Dean was born on August 2, 1956...

Nov 19, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Osvaldo DiFiore, a remarkable individual who lived a life colored by valor, resilience, and an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit. Osvaldo passed away peacefully at the age of 99, on Sunday November 19, 2023, at his home in Boone, North Carolina, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered with...

Nov 19, 2023

Paul Dwayne Lambert, age 90 of West Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Born on November 16, 1933, in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Mackie Gene and Mary Jane Bare Lambert, Paul lived a life that was as steadfast and rooted as the mountains that surrounded his home.  In addition to his parents, he was...

Nov 16, 2023

Donna Grace Frasca Mongiove, a pillar of strength and faith, passed away on November 16, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Jersey City, NJ on Saturday, January 5, 1952, to the late Dominick Joseph and Lillian Ruth Davenport Frasca, She was 71 years old. In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Nov 13, 2023

James Joseph Antoine, known as "Jim", age 91 of West Jefferson, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 13, 2023. He was born on December 17, 1931, in Hockessin, Delaware, to the late August Aloysius Antoine Sr. and Isabel Cecelia O'Brien.

A proud veteran, James served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict,...

Nov 12, 2023

Ann Ashby Helms of West Jefferson, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home on November 12, 2023. Elizabeth Ann Ashby was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina on September 26, 1928, to the late John Lafayette and May McArn Ashby.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Houston Helms Sr....