Obituaries

Hildegard Schaefer Tokas, age 91, of Smith Road in Spruce Pine, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Born on September 22, 1934 in Kaiserslautern, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Karoline

Billy Ray Bradford, age 78, of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29th, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Yancey County, he was a son of the late Thad and Beatrice “Bea”

Clyde Dean Miller, aged 77, of the Three Mile community passed away at his home on October 21, 2025. He was born in Burke County, NC, the son of Clyde and Clara McMahan Miller. Mr.

Geraldine Silvers Stamey, age 63, of Georges Fork, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Yancey County,

Betty Louise Silvers, age 86 of Burnsville, NC, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at her home where she was surrounded by her loving family. A native

LTC (Ret.) Daniel M. Owens, 95, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 15, 2025, in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. Born in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, in 1930, Daniel lived a full and remarkable

William “Bill” Beaver, age 89, of Mountain View Drive in Burnsville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving wife, at the solace center in Asheville. A native of Yancey County, he was the son of

Elijah Thomas Branton, age 6, of the Sullins Branch community, gained his angel wings on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025. He was preceded in death by his papaw, Danny Branton; great-grandma “Tootie”; great-grandpa, Jackie Mathis; and

Daniel “Danny” Branton, age 54, of the Georges Fork community, went Home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025. He was born in Mitchell county to the late Paul and Janice

Nancy Faye Miller, age 85, of the Tipton Hill Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Green Brier, WV to

Toney “Chucky” Styles, age 57 of Burnsville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in Mitchell County. Born in Yancey County on June 25, 1968, he was the son of the late Carmon and

Helen Cooke, age 84, of the Pyatte Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Avery County, she was the daughter of

Jack Dale Grindstaff, age 83 passed on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The family would like to invite you to a Gathering of Family and Friends from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, October 25,

Sandra Jean Stafford Lusk, age 78 of Avery County, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025. She was the daughter of the late William “Bill” Stafford and

Jacky Lee Parker, age 71, of Coeburn, Virginia, finished his long and courageous fight on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, with his family holding him close.  A native of Yancey County, he was a son of

Kimberly (Kim) Williams, age 50, of the Jacks Creek Community, left this walk of life to enter her Eternal Home with Jesus on Sunday, October 19th, 2025, after an inspiring and very courageous 11-year battle

Betty Ann Banks Young (Nana), age 95, of the Burnsville Community, passed peacefully into her Heavenly Home while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 17th, 2025. Betty was the daughter of the late

James Perry Webb (Jim) 75, of Bakersville departed this world while doing one of the things he loved most, flying his plane. Born in Bakersville, Jim, along with his brother Sandy and parents Sanford and

Jerrell Buchanan, age 77, of Spruce Pine, passed away at his residence and returned to the Lord on October 19, 2025. Born in Yancey County, Jerrell proudly served his country in the United States Army

Michael Duncan Johnson, age 67, of Newland, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord at his residence on October 15th, 2025 He was born in Adrian, Michigan in 1958 to Joe and Nita Johnson.

Herman James Weatherman, 80, of Burnsville, NC, passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Diane Weatherman. They met as young teens in Rhode Island,

Mable Styles Wilson, age 88, of the George’s Fork community, went Home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter

Leslie “Harley” Carl Martin, age 55, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, went Home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 2, 2025, in Avery County, North Carolina. Born on March 19, 1970, he was

Zelma Crane Quinn, age 93, of Halltown Road in Spruce Pine, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 at The Green’s of Spruce Pine. Born on October 2, 1932 in Baca County, CO, she was the

Donna “Lynn” Butner Elliot, age 75, of the Bear Creek community, went Home to be with the Lord after a brief illness on Monday, October 13, 2025. A native of Yancey County, she was a

Floyd Barnett Holcombe (June 18th, 1953 – October 13th, 2025), age 72, of the Estatoe Community, unexpectedly passed from this temporary home on Monday, October 13th.  Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and a native of Mitchell

John Gould Slayton, age 79, of Henredon Road in Spruce Pine, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Watauga Hospital in Boone. Born on July 9, 1946, in Mecklenburg County, he was the son

Elizabeth Anne Wilson Fowler, age 71 of Spruce Pine passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, September 20, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Talmadge and Elizabeth Allen Wilson. Mrs. Fowler was

Sarah Buchanan, age 81, of the Young Cove community, went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 10, 2025. A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel and

Kate Griffith Ledford Pate, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Mitchell House surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Mitchell County on April 28, 1928 to Henry Ward

Louise Robinson, age 94, of Spruce Pine, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025.  She was a daughter of the late Joe and Florence Silvers Higgins, and the wife of the late Herman Robinson. 

Thomas Leonard Edge, 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 7, 2025. Born on January 21, 1950, in Micaville, Tommy’s life was defined by his faith in God, his love

Robert L. “Rob” Owens, Jr., age 59, of Burnsville, NC, passed away quietly at the home of a friend on Sunday, October 5th, 2025. Born May 3rd, 1966, in Chattanooga, TN, he was the son

Roger Dean Bailey Sr., age 77 of Hickory, NC, went Home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, at his home. He was a son of the late John Horace

Ronald Bowman McKinney, 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, entered heaven on October 6, 2025. A life-long resident of Bakersville, North Carolina, Ron served his family, his church, his nation, and his community

Shirley Nadine Lewis Hopson, age 87, of Burnsville, went Home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 6th, 2025, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. A native of Yancey County, she was a daughter of

Mary Ruth Elizabeth Morrow Mathis, age 70 of Hendersonville, NC, went Home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 6, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on May 24, 1955, she was the daughter

Elizabeth Waycaster Wise, age 74, of the Green Valley Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 5th, 2025.  A native of Mitchell County, she was the daughter of the late Lewis

Charles Ray “Charlie” Franklin, age 72, of the Blue Rock Community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5th, at Smoky Ridge Health and Rehabilitation. A native of Jackson County, he was a son of the

Bobbie Blevins Mosley, age 74, of Piney Heaven Drive in Bakersville, went Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  A native of Mitchell