Obituaries

Randy Allen Laws, age 69, of the Booneford Community, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side on Friday, May 8th, 2026. He was a son of the late Jay Hale and Muriel Yvonne

Geraldine “Judy” McCurry, age 86, of the Jacks Creek Community passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, May 7th, 2026. She was a daughter to the late John Brantley and Ruby Belle

John “David” McCormick, 77, of Marion, went to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, May 7, 2026 at the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. He was born at home in Old Fort on January 24,

Charles Clell Whitson, age 82 of Burnsville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Born on May 21, 1943, in Burnsville, North Carolina, Clell

It is with heartfelt reverence that we announce the passing of Buster Greene, beloved resident of Highway 261, Bakersville, North Carolina, who peacefully departed this life on May 6, 2026, at the age of 89.

Eloise Hughes Henline passed away on Monday, May 4th, 2026, at StoryPoint Assisted Living in Johnson City, Tennessee, at the age of 99. A native of Mitchell County, North Carolina and the Harrell Hill Community,

Lewis ‘Mater’ Rose, age 65, of Sullins Branch Road in Spruce Pine, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at the home of his honorary sister, Bobbi Jo Laws at her

Peggy Church, of Newland, passed away on her 88th birthday, Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Life Care Center in Banner Elk. A native of Banner Elk, Peggy experienced a childhood marked by both hardship and

Mark Allen Fisher, age 51, passed away on May 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 16, 1974, Mark lived a life centered on family, laughter, and the simple joys that brought

Lois Anne Tipton, age 69, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2025. She was born in Burnsville, North Carolina on January 8th, 1956 to the late Martha Lyda and Joe Claine

Maria “Rosa” Miller, age 79 , of Spruce Pine went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 at the Mitchell House. She was the daughter of the late Narciza Lozoya .

Evie Sue Moody, age 79, of Plumtree passed away Sunday, April 26, 2026 at The Green’s of Spruce Pine. Born on May 5, 1946 in Avery County, she was the daughter of the late Emmett

Charles Ben Sproles (1938-2026) passed away peacefully in his home during the morning on April 27, 2026, at the side of his wife of 68 years, Carolyn McKinney Sproles. Charles graduated from Harris High School

James Lewis McGee, age 90, of the Bear Creek Community, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 27th, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. A native of Mitchell County he was the son

With heartfelt sorrow yet profound gratitude for a life well lived, we announce that Brenda M. Freeman, age 85, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, peacefully departed this earthly realm on April 28, 2026, to be

Janice Ollis Ingram, age 78, of Linville Falls, North Carolina, died peacefully in her home on Friday April 24, 2026. Janice was born March 12, 1948, in Avery County, North Carolina to the late Boyd

Lola Mae Carpenter Buchanan, age 58, of Newland, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Born on October 22, 1967, in Crossnore, Avery County, Lola was the daughter of Mary Ruth Crump Carpenter

Carolyn Loretta Morgan, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Born on October 31, 1943, Carolyn lived a life defined by love, kindness, and selflessness. She was the

Carol Wallace Bailey of Micaville, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home in the early morning hours of Tuesday April 21, 2026 at the age of 86. Carol was born on July 10, 1939

Evelyn Shelton, age 86, of Banks Creek, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. A native of Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Onia

Stanley Higgins, age 86, of Burnsville, North Carolina, passed away on April 20, 2026, at his residence. Born on February 21, 1940, in Yancey County, he was the son of the late Gus Higgins and

Alfred “Al” Ray, age 94, of Burnsville, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2025, at The Greens of Spruce Pine. A native of Yancey County, Al was the son of the late Brant Ray and Cora

Linda Greene, age 66, of the Pine Branch Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 17th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter

Douglas Stafford Jr., age 63, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, entered Heaven on April 17, 2026. Doug, as he was known by his loved ones, was born on December 2nd, 1962, and was the eldest

Robert “Bob” Keefer, age 71, of Spruce Pine, passed away on Sunday, April 19th, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. At the young age of 18 months, Bob was the sole survivor

Brenda Sue Webb, age 77, of Hickory, went Home to be with her Lord on Friday, April 17, 2026, at UNC Health Caldwell Hospital. A native of Yancey County, Brenda was the daughter of the

Donna Gail Hollifield, age 72, of Burnsville, North Carolina, passed away on April 14th, 2026, at Care Partners Solace Center. Donna was born on January 10th, 1954 to Virginia Lee Robinson Buchanan and the late

Vickie Lynn Jones Letterman, age 71, of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. Vickie was married

Agnes P. Pembroke, 94, passed away on April 13, 2026 at her residence in Spruce Pine, NC. She was born on June 23, 1931 in Mellen, Wisconsin to parents Peter and Pauline Mataya Padjen. Agnes

Jim Arthur Baucom, age 73 of Spruce Pine, stepped out of his sick and worn body and into the arms of his Savior on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Born on November 24, 1952 to Arthur

Linda Moore Woody of Tempie Mountain Road in Spruce Pine, NC, died peacefully on Friday, April 10th, in Augusta GA after an extended illness. Born on January 27th, 1950, in Mitchell County, she was the

Cindy Waldroup, age 57, of the Marshall Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 12th, 2026. She was a daughter of Ronnie Waldroup and Janie Scott. Cindy was preceded in death

Velma Grindstaff Conrad of Celo, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at the age of 86. Velma was born on July 26, 1939, to Fred and Ellen Grindstaff, in a home overlooking

Patricia (Pat) Ann Reeves Hefner passed away ready to meet her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Born and raised in Avery County, N.C. Pat lived her entire life in the mountains she

Russel Eugene Higgins, 88, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Abilene, surrounded by many who loved him. Russel was born on August 1, 1937, in Higgins Township, North Carolina, to Edd

Benny Lee Allen, age 74, of Yancey County, went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10th, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his loving grandparents who

Larry John Ledford, age 73, of the Woodlawn Community, went Home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026. He was born on August 9th, 1952 in Mitchell County to the late Tony Ledford

Martha Casteel Harper, age 72, of Jonas Ridge, passed away and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. A native of Greeneville, Tennessee, Martha was the daughter of the late

Larry Dean Boone, 83, of Dale Road in Spruce Pine, passed away on April 8, 2026, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. He was born on January 23, 1943, in Mitchell County to the late Fred