Obituaries

David E. Wylie

David Ebright Wylie, age 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21,2022, surrounded by his daughters, family and deeply cherished friends.  David is the son of the late Judson Ebright Wylie and Margaret Elder Wylie of Wayne County, Ohio.

Howard Garland

Howard Garland, 85, went to his home in Glory on January 2, 2023 at 12:25 am. He was at home with his family surrounding him, and the love of his life by his side and his daughter singing to him.                     Howard was born to Doss and Pearl Stevens Garland, one of 11 children.

Jessica Hobart Ringwood

Jessica Hobart Ringwood, age 45, passed away peacefully on January 6th, 2023 at Mission Hospital, surrounded by people who love her.                          Anyone who knew Jessica loved her and will remember her smile, her infectious laughter, her joy for life, and her giving heart.

Bobby Vernon Lee

SPRUCE PINE — Bobby Vernon Lee, age 90, of Azalea Lane in Spruce Pine, the Swiss Pine Lake community, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at the home of his daughter, Janet in Bakersville. Born on March 6, 1932 in Mt. Vernon, NC, he was the son of the late Albert C. and Pauline Vernon Lee.

Claude (Sonny) Bartle

BAKERSVILLE —  Claude (Sonny) Bartle, age 82, of Bakersville, NC, passed away November 17,2022 at the Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine, NC.

Jenny & Arthur Woody

We are sad to announce the passing of Virginia (Jenny) H. Woody and Arthur (Art) F. Woody Glen Allen, Virginia. Jenny passed on December 12, 2022, with her husband Art at her side. Art passed on December 17, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Gaylene Zimmer

Gaylene Zimmer, born May 1st, 1948, to parents Frank and Allie Buchanan of Spruce Pine, North Carolina, died on December 11th, 2022 at Beacon House in Greensboro NC. Gaylene attended A-B Tech Community College and took night classes while working full-time.

Peter Blackman

Peter L. Blackman, 74, died December 4, 2022, at his home in Bakersville, NC. Peter was born in Danbury, CT on November 8, 1948 to Dwight and Ruth Blackman. He was also preceded by his sister, Ruth Ann Kelsey (Blackman).

Juanita Woody

Juanita McKinney Woody, age 88, of Old U.S. 221-North in Marion, the Woodlawn community, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022 at the Mitchell House in Spruce Pine. Born on April 12, 1934 in Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Dewey and Nell Gurley.

Georgia Davis

Georgia Wilson Davis, age 89, of Fairview Church Road in Spruce Pine, the Bent community, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2022 at the Greens of Spruce Pine. Born on February 5, 1933 in Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Pearl Woody Wilson.