All Obituaries

Howard Dean Blackburn, age 86 of West Jefferson, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at his home.  Mr. Blackburn was born February 13, 1934 in Ashe County to the late Howard Linney and Annie Fay Hartzog Blackburn.  He was a graduate of Fleetwood High School in 1952.  Howard married Lynelle Owen on March 1, 1958 in Little Rock Arkansas. He served in the US Airforce from 1955 – 1963; 4 years active duty and 4 years in the reserve.  He worked at R. J. Reynolds...

  Dwight Lee Taylor, Jr., age 79 of Crumpler, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at his home. Mr. Taylor was born in Augusta, GA on May 22, 1941 to the late Dwight Lee Taylor, Sr. And Grace Rauton Taylor. Dwight was active in the faith community. He was active in Clowns for Christ, Gideons International, Promise Keepers, NC Baptist Men and volunteered for Samaritan’s Purse. He was a former member at St. Luke Methodist Church in Hickory and served there as Youth...

John David Miller, age 91 of Mouth of Wilson, VA went home to be with the Lord, April 13, 2021.  John was born August 28, 1929 in Delaware to the late John Walter and Bertha Elizabeth Koffman Miller.  Sheetrock hanger and finisher by trade, John was very early introduced to the love of music, had a natural gift with string instruments and provided nearly a century of entertainment to family and friends alike.  John was a card carrying lifetime member with The Moose...

Howard Johnson Davis age, 88 of Todd died Monday, April 12, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Davis was born April 2, 1933 in Watauga County to the late John Lookabill and Annie Mae Johnson Davis.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son, Douglas Howard Davis and one brother, Lawrence Edward Davis.  Howard enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with his family. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Angeleen Ruth Worley Davis; two daughters,...

Merrell Matthew Rogers Sr. better known as Buddy, age 87 of Clermont, FL entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at his home.  Mr. Rogers was born December 8, 1933 in Tampa, FL to the late Thomas and Victoria Cannons Rogers. Buddy is survived by his wife, Margie Rushing Rogers, children:  Debra Glisson and husband, Bobby,  Matthew Rogers Jr., Lloyd Rogers and wife Vickie and Doris Adcock and husband Jimmy, 14 Grandchildren: Shayla, Vanessa, Jamie, Jessica, Bryanna,...

Barbara Bare Staley, age 85 of Crumpler, died Friday, April 2, 2021 at Ashe Assisted Living.  Barbara was born June 1, 1935 in Ashe County to the late Sam and Mary Poe Bare.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by brothers, Bernard and Dean Bare, son, Keenan Staley and grandson, Keenan Brandon Staley. She was a member of Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church.  Barbara worked at Shatley Springs Jewelry.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM...

Christopher Wesley Stuart, age 41 of Lansing died on Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Lakeland, FL. Chris was born May 21, 1979 in Catawba County to Raymond and Gale Stuart. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 6:00pm at Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church by Minister David Lyalls.  The family will receive friends from 5:00-6:00pm one hour prior to the service at the church. Graveside services will be held the following morning, Friday, April 2, 2021 at 11:00 in the...

Bonnie May Russell, age 75 of Warrensville, died Friday, March 19, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center.  Mrs. Russell was born April 7, 1945 in Hartford, CT to the late George and Marian Louisa May Russell.  Bonnie was a member of Warrensville United Methodist Church and she was also active in AA and uplifted many people. She loved and cared for all her family and her fur babies.  Bonnie had a wonderful sense of humor and had a great love and knowledge of herbal...

Brenda Wyatt Taylor, age 68 of Jefferson passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at her home.  Mrs. Taylor was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on August 9, 1952 to the late Lonnie and Inis Farmer Wyatt.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Edward Taylor.   Brenda enjoyed going to Living Waters Church.  She loved spending time with her grandpuppies, family and friends. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her son, Joe Taylor and...

Otis Worth Rash, age 67 of Creston, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at The Foley Center in Blowing Rock. Mr. Rash was born on February 14, 1954 in Ashe County to Worth and Reba Irene Testerman Rash. He was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Rash was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed studying the Bible and talking with people about faith. He enjoyed fishing, listening to gospel hymns and watching preaching on television. He loved his family and friends dearly and liked spending time...