Recent Obituaries

    James Edwin Carroll, age 52, of North Pine Run Road, Boone, died Saturday, April 14, 2012. Born July 6, 1959 in Watauga County, he was a son of Paul J. and Virginia Norris Carroll. James was a carpenter and roofer. James is survived by his wife, [more...]

    Mrs. Wanda Holman McNeal, age 77, of Highland Avenue, Boone, died Tuesday morning, April 10, 2012 at Watauga Medical Center. Born January 5, 1935 in Ashe County, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Pearl Howell Holman. Wanda was a homemaker and [more...]

    Elijah Presnell, 58, of Vilas, was suddenly called home to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of April 6, 2012. He was a loving husband, father, and papaw who will be greatly missed by his family. We would like to celebrate his life and [more...]

    Marilyn McKee Sturgill, 68, of Elk Creek Road, Deep Gap, died Monday, March 26, 2012 at her home, following a courageous two-year battle with ALS. Born August 24, 1943 in Louisville, KY, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Willis Payne McKee, Sr. a [more...]

    Mr. Shelton Bradley Wilson, 83, of Vilas, North Carolina, died at his home Saturday 24 March 2012. He was born May 5, 1928 to Fred and Ethel Adams Wilson. Shelton was wonderfully funny, immensely compassionate, unfailingly generous, and a compassion [more...]