Elizabeth Wingate Halsey, age 55, of Sparta; passed away Thursday, September 17th, 2020 at her residence. Elizabeth was born September 16th, 1965 in Alleghany County to the late Curtis and Edna Roark Wingate. Survivors include her children: Roger Halsey and wife Megan of Sparta, Dustin Halsey and wife Madison of Sparta; three grandchildren: Mollie, Reaghan and Colton Halsey; a sister, Jane Tayson and husband David of Sparta; a niece, Bobbi Shaw; a nephew, Anthony Evans; great-nephews:...

Carl Junior Dowell, age 68, of Sparta; passed away Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 at Alleghany Health. Junior was born November 5th, 1951 in Alleghany County to the late Victor Edward Dowell and Edna Clyde Burchette Dowell. Survivors include two sisters: Barbara White and husband George of Laurel Springs, Peggy McCann of Sparta; three brothers: Roger Dowell and wife Wanda of Sparta, James Dowell and wife Sue of Sparta, Billy Dowell and wife Bobbi of Sparta; nieces and nephews also...

Infant Jase O'Neal Mahan, passed away on Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, NC. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jarrell Curtis Mahan; a maternal great-grandfather, Grady Burr. Survivors include his parents, Matthew Mahan and Taylor Furr Hash; sisters: Anna Hash, Madison Barnes, Madalyn Mahan, Camlynn Mahan, Willow Mahan; maternal grandparents: Cheryl Burr of Concord and Roland E. Furr, Jr. of Raeford; paternal grandparents:...

Buddy Graham Blankenship, age 81, of 976 Collins Road, Sparta; passed away Tuesday, September 15th, 2020 at his residence. Buddy was born January 12th, 1939 in Richlands, Virginia to the late Burley Blankenship and Mabel Houchins Blankenship Underwood. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Crabtree Blankenship; two brothers: Donald Blankenship and Burley Thomas Blankenship; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Blankenship. Buddy was known best for his hard work....

Mrs. Marie Halsey Sturgill, age 100, of 15 Smithwood Lane, Piney Creek, NC; passed away Monday, August 24th, 2020 at her residence. She was born August 7th, 1920 in Alleghany County, NC to the late John Reid and Flossye Robbins Halsey. Marie was in the first graduating class of home economics at Appalachian Teachers College. She taught at Piney Creek Elementary School for 16 years. An avid seamstress, she also loved crocheting and experimenting with new recipes. Her quick wit and infections...

Eric Denton Spears, age 13, of 124 Memorial Park Dr., Sparta; passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 18th, 2020. Eric was a vibrant young man who enjoyed hiking, kayaking, fishing, his rock collection and hanging out with his dog, "Lucky". He was born March 20th, 2007 in Galax, VA to Rodney Allen Spears and Sarah Puckett. He was preceded in death by his Paternal Great-Grandmother, Ollie Mae Johnson; his Maternal Great-Grandparents, Robert and Mary Browning; Maternal Great-Grandfather,...

Mrs. Robena Sue Halsey Richardson, age 90, of Independence, VA; passed away Friday, August 14th, 2020 at her residence.  She was born June 10, 1930 in Mouth of Wilson, VA to the late Vilas Manning and Clyde Cecilia Halsey Halsey.  She was the widow of J.L. Richardson.  In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Halsey and a sister, Thelma Halsey Vaught.  She was a member of the VFW Post# 7726 Ladies Auxillary of Independence,...

Lonnie Clay Halsey of 961 Osborne Rd, Sparta passed away August 4, 2020. He was born on July 7, 1963 to the late Myrtle Moxley Halsey and Carlile Halsey. He was a happy, spirited, kind soul who would do anything he could to help anyone who needed it. He was always joking, laughing, and cutting up. He knew not to take life too seriously. He faced many obstacles in his life. Most recently surviving cancer for the second time. He never let it get him down. He always looked to the bright side...

Betty Jordan Adams, 72, of 2219 Mahogany Rock Road, Sparta, passed away Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Independence, VA. Betty was born December 9, 1947 in Alleghany County to the late John Paige and Georgia Dowell Billings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands: P.K. Jordan and Page Adams. Betty is survived by a son, Kurt Jordan and wife Angella of East Bend, NC; three daughters: Tina Jordan, Lucy Pollard, and...

Jerry Lee Billings, age 75, of Sparta, NC; passed away Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 at his residence. Jerry was born November 22nd, 1944 in Wilkes County to the late Ambrose Rush Billings and Anner Belle Royal Billings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Octavia Eller Billings; an infant son; three brothers: Charles Dean Billings, Thomas Wayne Billings, and Steven Donald Billings; a sister, Lessie Mae Cardwell. . He is survived by four children: Tim Billings and...