All Obituaries

Heaven rejoiced when Ruby Lee Grindstaff Gouge, age 76, went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Her smiling face, kindness, and wisdom will be missed by each member of her family, but we are comforted by the knowledge and assurance that we will see her again. Ruby was born on January 18, 1947, and was a lifelong resident of Yancey County and the Halls Chapel Community. She married the love of her life, Robert Gouge, on March 26, 1965, and they were married for 57...

Deborah Florence Hoover, age 68 of Burnsville, NC, went Home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 16, 2023. She was born on May 18, 1955, to the late James and Nelle Styles Hoover. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Hoover.   Left to cherish her memory are her brothers: James William Hoover III, and Mike Hoover; as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family. A memorial service will be held at Celo United Methodist Church in...

Haskie Honeycutt Jr., age 80 of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital in Spruce Pine, NC. A native of Yancey County, he was the son of the late Haskie Sr. and Ora Honeycutt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Mack Honeycutt, Roy Honeycutt, and Dean Honeycutt Sr.; and his sister, Helen Robinson. Junior was a man of many talents. He was a guitarist at Unity Baptist Church, where he loved to play...

Donald Dwight McIntosh, age 80 of Burnsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at CarePartners Solace Center in Asheville, NC. A native of Yancey County, he was the son of the late Grady and Juanita Hensley McIntosh. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Yvonne McIntosh, brother, Jerry McIntosh, and sister-in-law, Ruby McIntosh. Left to cherish his loving memory are his sons, Morris McIntosh (Regina) and Marvin McIntosh...

Harold Edward Bowditch, age 77, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the Charles George Veterans Medical Center in Asheville, NC. A native of Yancey County, he was the son of the late Frank and Edna Burgin Bowditch. Harold was the owner and operator of Bowditch Wood Products for many years. He was a master at his craft. He was a proud American who served as an Air Force mechanic working on military aircraft in the Vietnam War. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Betty...

Winnie Hensley Stines went to be with the Lord her savior Jesus Christ this day: Sept 9, 2023 @ 9:20am. The daughter of Murphy and Bonnie Edward Hensley was born and raised in Burnsville, NC. During the early years of her life, she worked as a caregiver and CNA and drove an ice-cream truck with her late husband, Luther Stines. She dedicated most of her life to her children and grandchildren, doing everything she could for them. She was loving, caring, and found ways to laugh about anything -...

James Edgar Morrow, age 76 of Fletcher, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2023, in his home. A native of Henderson County, he was the son of the late Jethro Adam and Elese Kirkendall Morrow. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by an infant son, Matthew James Morrow. Left to cherish his loving memory is his wife, Barbara Morrow; son, Henry Adam Morrow; daughter, Deborah Ann Morrow; brothers: William Bill Morrow, Eugene Morrow, Walter Morrow, Kenneth Morrow,...

Ethel Bailey King, age 97 of Burnsville, NC, went Home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2023. She was born on December 3, 1925, to the late Raleigh and Ellar Randolph Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Arvil King; brothers: George Bailey, Anderson Bailey, and Buster Bailey; sisters: Dorothy Bailey, Fannie Styles, Catherine Bailey, and Mae Stiles. Ethel was a lifelong member of Cane River Baptist church since age 12. Left to cherish...

Donna Gill McKinney, age 74 of Meadowview, VA, went Home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2023. She was born on October 22, 1948, to the late Norman and Sylvia Tice Gill. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Samuel McKinney; brothers: Evan Gill, Ronnie Gill, and James Gill; and sister, Shirley Daisy. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Mark McKinney; daughter, April McKinney; sisters-in-law: Helen Murphy, Helen Gill, Beverly McKinney, and...

Darkes Marie Henson, age 65 of Cana, VA, formerly of Burnsville, NC, went Home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2023. She was born on February 17, 1958, to the late Ernest Ezell and Alma Marie Banks Hollifield. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, David Lamont Henson and son, Timmy Davis. Left to cherish her memory are her sons: Chris Davis and fiancée, Sherry Sechrest, and William Davis; brothers: Danny Hollifield and wife, Judy, Ray...