Twenty-two players won from $10,000 to $1 million across the state this week. The biggest win of the week went to Chapel Hill resident Cynthia Murphy, the latest player to win $1 million playing the $4,000,000 Multiplier Spectacular scratch-off game.
The missing pregnant woman from Salisbury, Carrie Bradshaw-Crowther, 49, has been found in Boone, according to Watauga County Sheriff Len Hagaman. Bradshaw-Crowther went missing on Tuesday morning, hours before she was scheduled to have a C-section birth. By Jesse Wood
Appalachian Ski Mtn will play host to next week’s 2014 Special Olympics Southeast Winter Games – Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Feb. 2-4. More than 150 Special Olympic athletes and coaches from all over North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and Georgia will participate in this very special event at Appalachian Ski Mtn.
BY MADISON V. FISLER
AppalCART, the local public transportation authority service Watauga County, reported record ridership of 1,712,873 passenger trips in 834,714 miles of service during calendar year 2013. Miles of service increased eight percent over those delivered in 2012.
Avery County Obituaries – Compiled Jan. 19, 2013 George W. Wright, D. Jan. 13, 2013 George W. Wright, age 95, of Newland passed away on Sunday January 13, 2013 at his residence. A native of Avery County, he was born August 30, 1917 a son of the late William and Julia Johnson Wright. He was a member of the United States Army where he served in WWII. He was a Private First Class and received the American Theater Service Medal, Eame Service Medal with the bronze star, Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Medal Distinguished Unit Badge. George was a member of Johnson Chapel Church and enjoyed talking and going to McDonalds. Along with his parents, George was preceded in death by his: son, Scotty Wright; wife, Hazel Wright; brothers, James Shoupe, Sr., Grover Shoupe, Woodrow Wright; sister, Pearl Johnson. A friend to everyone, George has left to cherish his memory his: sister, Myrtle Miller of Charlotte, NC; two nieces, six nephews, numerous great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services for George W. Wright will be conducted on Thursday January 17, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with Rev. Reed Callahan officiating. Interment will follow …
Avery County Obituaries – Compiled Dec. 19, 2012 Harry Horney, D. Dec. 12, 2012 Harry Horney, age 63, of Maiden passed away on December 12, 2012 at Cannon Memorial Hospital. He was born March 9, 1949 the son of H.M. “Junior” and Ellen Dora Ware Horney of Newland. He attended the Conerstone Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed watching NASCAR and playing golf. Harry was preceded in death by two granddaughters, Ansley Claire Horney and Claire Elizabeth Horney. Along with his parents,H.M. Jr and Ellen Dora Horney, Harry, a very loving husband and family man, has left to cherish his memory his: wife, Adesi Horney of the home; sons and daughters-in-law; Martin and Leslie Horney of Newland, Matthew and Amy Horney of Cranberry, Mitchell and Becca Horney of Newland; step sons, Donnie Gilbert of Maiden, Tyler Gilbert of Maiden, Zack Gilbert of Maiden; grandchildren: Harrison, Ethan, Maddie, Ayla, Chandler, and Elli. Funeral services for Harry Horney will be conducted on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 8:00 pm at the Grandfather Chapel with Rev. Jonathan Foster and Rev. Tony Clark officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until the service hour. Family, friends and pallbearers are asked to meet at …
Watauga County Obituaries – Compiled Dec. 12, 2012 Joan R. Parlier, D. Dec. 9, 2012 Mrs. Joan Ruth Parlier, age 78, of Joe Parlier Road, Elk Park, passed away Sunday morning, December 9, 2012 at her home. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Otto and Margaret Griffith Waldecker. Joan was a member of Beech Mountain Baptist Church and a homemaker. She is survived by her children; Arnold Parlier and wife Brenda of Granite Falls, Charles Parlier and wife Willa Deane of Mountain City, Sandra Parlier of Elk Park, James Parlier of West Jefferson, Linda Biggs and husband Gary of Elk Park, and Jeff Parlier and wife Sondra of Morganton, fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren, one brother; Richard Waldecker of Michigan, and two sisters; Gerry Riley and Delores Tyson both of Michigan. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Sanford Arnold Parlier, one son, Joe Parlier, four brothers; Ernie, Russell, Lawrence, and Edward Waldecker, and three sisters; her twin, Jean Miller Lamothe, Kathryn Oliver and Florence Murray, and two granddaughters; Shannon and Donna Kay Mynes. Funeral services for Mrs. Joan Ruth Parlier will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 …
Ashe County Obituaries – Compiled Dec. 4, 2012 Charlie Rash, D. Dec. 4, 2012 Charlie William Rash, age 69, of Warrensville, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 2:00pm at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.C. Darnell and Rev. Jimmy Galgano officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00pm, prior to the memorial service. Mr. Rash was born in Ashe County on June 13, 1943 to the late Blake Milliard and Francis Jones Rash. He was a Farmer. He is survived by a son, Eric Wayne Rash and wife, Danielle, of Warrensville; a daughter, Cynthia Woodie of West Jefferson; a sister, Opal Rash Page of North Wilkesboro; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: the family, c/o Boone Family Funeral Home, PO Box 786, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Rollin Victor Schwirtz, D. Dec. 4, 2012 Mr. Rollin Victor Schwirtz age 89, of Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at his home. Mr. Schwirtz was born on November 20, 1923 in Wabasha County, MN to Edward and Bertha Wilde Schwirtz. Mr. …
Avery County Obituaries – Compiled Dec. 4, 2012 Clara Rupard, D. Nov. 30, 2012 Mrs. Clara Rupard, 78, of Banner Elk, died on Friday, November 30, 2012 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late Sam Turbyfill and Myrtle Hicks Turbyfill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Turbyfill. She was a member of White Rock Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. Clara enjoyed Gardening, Sewing and Cooking. She loved all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.. Mrs. Rupard retired from John Cook Subaru where she worked as a Detailer. Clara is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Andrew Rupard, Daughters – Vickie Turbyfill of Elk Park, NC, Cindy Bare, and her companion, Eddie Ingram, of Linville Falls, NC; Son – Skipper Blair, and his wife, Melissa, of Banner Elk, NC; eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home The funeral service will be held at 8:00 pm Monday, December 3, 2012, at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, with Rev. Lynn Shook officiating. Family, friends, and pallbearers will gather …
Avery County Obituaries – Compiled Nov. 30, 2012 Vivian Johnson Stamey, D. Nov. 28, 2012 Vivian Johnson Stamey, age 83, of Newland passed away on November 28, 2012 at Roan Highlands Nursing Center. A native of Avery County, she was born April 1, 1929 a daughter of the late Ettle and Rose Biggs Johnson. She was a member of the Avery Revival Center where she was a great help and helped to build the church. She was kind to everyone and was a part of the Friday Lunch Bunch of the Avery County Senior Center. Along with her parents, Vivian was preceded in death by her: husband, Paul Stamey; sisters, Lucille Oakes, Edith Smith, Anna Lee Dean. Florence Vance; brothers, Albert Johnson, Jim Johnson, Jack Taylor; son-in-law, Tony Holden. Vivian has left to cherish her memory her: son, Benny L. Johnson and wife Sherry of Hampton, TN; daughters, Rosetta Russell and husband Steve of Greenville, TN, Sherri Holden of Roan Mountain; sister, Toots Hall of Newland; brother, Joe Johnson of Newland; sisters-in-law, Nell Aldridge of Crossnore, Bonnie Johnson of Newland; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grand children; 1 great-great grandchild. Funeral services for Vivian Johnson Stamey will be conducted on Friday, …
Nov. 30, 2012. Recent obituaries in Watauga County compiled on Nov. 30, 2012
COMPILED BY JESSE WOOD
Nov. 7, 2012. Recent obituaries in Ashe County compiled on Nov. 13, 2012.
COMPILED BY JESSE WOOD
Aug. 27, 2012. With two months left until Election Day, Watauga County Republican Party Chair Matt Snyder and Watauga County Democratic Party Chair Diane Tilson spoke about their involvement in the party; preparations for the upcoming election; collaborations with party leaders; and core issues.
BY JESSE WOOD
Ashe County Obituaries – Compiled Aug. 22, 2012 Avery Lee Winebarger, D. Aug. 21, 2012 Mr. Avery Lee Winebarger, age 75, of Creston, NC died on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at his home. Mr. Winebarger was born on April 9, 1937 in Ashe County, NC to the late Conley and Alma Allen Winebarger. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Enoch Winebarger. Mr. Winebarger ‘s family would like to thank all the friends who called on the family during his illness, especially Pine Mountain Baptist Church for all their prayers and support. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Pine Mountain Baptist Church by Rev. Tommy Wurth. Burial will follow in the Jones Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Pine Mountain Baptist Church. Mr. Winebarger is survived by: his wife, Shirley Ann Vanover Winebarger; one daughter, Brenda Bare and husband Steve, of Jefferson, NC; four brothers, Marty Winebarger, Roy Lee Winebarger and Marion Winebarger, all of Creston, NC and J.C. Winebarger of Jefferson, NC; one sister, Chrissy Lewis of Jefferson, NC; one grandson …
Ashe County Obituaries – Compiled Aug. 8, 2012 Vivian Goodman, D. Aug. 8, 2012 Mrs. Vivian Wyatt Goodman, age 83 of Jefferson passed away Wednesday morning at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are incomplete at this time. Mrs. Goodman is survived by: Two sons Donnie Goodman of Knightdale Alan Goodman of West Jefferson Three daughters Joyce Blevins of West Jefferson Brenda Garland of West Jefferson Linda Harless of West Jefferson One brother Roger Wyatt of West Jefferson Fourteen Grandchildren, Twenty-three great- grandchildren and several nieces & nephews also survive. The deceased again, Mrs. Vivian Wyatt Goodman age 83, Jefferson. Joseph Fairchild, D. August 6, 2012 Joseph Luke Fairchild, the infant son of Bill and Becky Fairchild of Crumpler passed away Monday at Forsyth Medical Center. A private graveside service will be held. Master Fairchild is survived by: His parents Bill and Becky Bard Fairchild Maternal grandparents Russell Bard, Jr. of Crumpler Diane and Tony Blevins of Lansing Paternal grandparents William & Carol Fairchild of Idlewild Maternal great-grandmother Louise Sawyer of West Jefferson Paternal great-grandfather Kenneth Goodman of Fleetwood The family requests no food or flowers please! Memorials may be made to the Gideon’s, PO Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694. …
Avery County Obituaries – Compiled Aug. 8, 2012 Brenda Ann Banner, D. Aug. 4, 2012 Brenda Ann Banner, age 66, of Boone passed away on Saturday, August 04, 2012 at Watauga Medical Center. She was born Wednesday, October 17, 1945 a daughter of Charles Gather and Billie Brown Hubbard. Brenda has left to cherish her memory her: son, Richard Banner of Clemmons, NC; daughter, LaVern Devoe of Elizabethton; granddaughters, Kayla Banner of Elizabethton, TN, Megan Banner of Winton Salem, NC, Georja Devoe of Hampton, TN, Sarah Banner of Winston Salem, NC, Tara Banner of Mount Arie, NC; 7 great grandchildren. Words of comfort and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.rsfh.net. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland is serving the Banner family Arlard “Al” Gray, D. Aug. 6, 2012 Arlard “Al” Aubry Gray, age 87, of Newland passed away on Monday, August 06, 2012 at Cannon Memorial Hospital. He was born Thursday, August 06, 1925 a son of the late Samuel and Mildred Marshall Gray. Arlard was a member of the United States Navy and served during WWII. He worked as a carpenter and enjoyed gardening, raising pumpkins, baseball cards, bird feeding, playing cards, fishing and loved …
Aug. 7, 2012. Pirate Race Productions announces The Ascent Bike and Run Hill Climbs this Sunday, Aug. 12, at the Blue Ridge Mountain Club in Blowing Rock. The Hardest Bicycle Hill Climb in the South is 9.25-miles, with 3,200 feet of ascending, yielding an average grade of 5.9 percent with a maximum pitch of 17.5 percent.
Aug. 7, 2012. The Blue Ridge Mountain Throwdown is a 3-day weekend of 7 races, based at Cooper’s Farm on the New River. Since 2010, Cooper’s Farm in Brownwood in Todd has dished-out a beast of a running course. Now in 2012, athletes can test their moxie on foot, on wheels, and in the water.
Ashe County Obituaries – Compiled Aug. 1, 2012 Jimmy Dean Reeves, D. August 1, 2012 Mr. Jimmy Dean Reeves age 64, of West Jefferson, died on Wednesday at the Forsythe Medical Center. Funeral services are incomplete at this time. Mr. Reeves is survived by: His Wife: Martha Reeves 2 Sons – John Benjamin “Jak” Reeves of Boone & Courtlan Channing Reeves of Charlotte 2 Daughters – Mary Alexandra “Alex” Reeves of Charlotte & Cagney Alexis Reeves of West Jefferson His Mother: Flo Reeves of Crumpler 1 Brother – Mike Reeves of Hickory 2 nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ashe County Habitat For Humanity, PO Box 392, West Jefferson, NC 28694 Singing for Change Chairatable Foundation, PO Box 729, Sullivans Island, SC 29482 NAACP, Development Dept., 4805 Mount Hope Dr., Baltimore, MD 21215. Winfred Barr, D. July 31, 2012 Winfred Felix Barr, age 85, of West Jefferson, died Monday July 31, 2012 at Wake Forest Medical Baptist Center. A private family service will be held. Mr. Barr was born in Ashe County on September 10, 1926 to the late Basil Duke Barr and Mabel Phillips. Mr. Barr is survived by his wife, Mary A …
July 31, 2012. Though the High Country – Ashe, Avery and Watauga counties – has experienced nearly 250 foreclosure filings this year, the percentage of local foreclosure filings has actually dropped 17 percent during the same period last year – from January through June.
BY JESSE WOOD
July 20, 2012. North Carolina’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 9.4 percent for the third consecutive month. “Since June of 2010, North Carolina has gained over 85,000 jobs,” said N.C. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Dale Carroll.
Ashe County Obituaries – Compiled July 17, 2012 Billy Ralph Phipps, D. July 14, 2012 Mr. Billie Ralph Phipps, age 79, of Crumpler passed away Saturday at Ashe Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Phipps is survived by: His wife Grace Ann Gregg Phipps 1 son Matthew Phipps of Greenville, NC 2 daughters Barbara Phipps of Townsend, Delaware Beth Wilhelm of Alworth, Georgia 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews also survive. James Stirl Eldreth, D. July 14, 2012 Mr. James Stirl Eldreth age 87, of Warrensville, NC died Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Westwood Hills Nursing & Rehab Center in Wilkesboro, NC. Mr. Eldreth was born on October 2, 1924 in Lansing, NC to Virgie Eldreth. Mr. Eldreth was preceded in death by his mother and his wife, Nancy Eldreth. Mr. Eldreth was a member of Sugar Tree Baptist Church. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Mr. Eldreth worked at Thomasville Furniture for many years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 11:00 am at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jim Greer, Rev. Fred Greer & Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery …
July 13, 2012. Rep. Virginia Foxx’s press secretary sent High Country Press an article, an op-ed penned by Virginia Foxx and a YouTube video of Foxx speaking in the House regarding her vote to repeal President Obama’s health-care overhaul legislation.
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