Reece Jordan Joines, age 60, of Sparta; passed away on Monday, November 30th, 2020 at his residence. Reece was born October 17th, 1960 in Liberty, New York to the late Charles Fleet and Joan Eileen Newman Joines. He spent his childhood roaming the banks of the Little River in Whitehead. He loved fishing, music, archeology and was a huge History Buff. Survivors include his daughter, Jordan Joines and partner, Travis Thompson of Hiddenite, NC; step-children: Kelaiya LeMasters Davis and...

Shirley Andrews Caudill, age 66, of 156 Alleghany Manor Road, Sparta, NC; passed away Saturday, November 28th, 2020 at her residence. Shirley was born June 3rd, 1954 in Alleghany County to the late Elder Ray and Eva Jean Ayers Andrews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lowell Johnson; a brother, Earl Andrews. Shirley will be remembered for the love she had for her husband, children, grandchildren, brother, sisters, her puppy and all of her extended...

Mary Dena Richardson-Alspaugh of Sparta passed quietly from home to the place of eternal peace on Friday, November 27, 2020. Dena, who was named for her late father Ross Dean Richardson, was born October 6, 1955 in Sparta to Ross Dean And Betty Beard RIchardson. She was a member of the Alleghany High Class of 1972. She lived most of her life away, but came back to Sparta in recent years. Dena was an exceptionally talented artist who loved painting scenes from her mountain home, the...

Mr. Jack Anderson Martin, age 86, of 1071 Memorial Park Dr., Sparta, NC; passed away Monday, November 16th, 2020 at Margate Health and Rehab of Jefferson, NC. Jack was born January 5th, 1934 in Rockingham County, NC to the late Charles Henry and Annabelle Pruitt Martin. He was a graduate of Elon College, and retired from Sparta Pipes. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Barbara Ramsey Martin of the home; three daughters: LeAnn Martin of Fuquay Varina, Donna Rollins and husband Rip of...

Robert "Bobby" Lee Edwards, age 84 of 186 Lucas Street, Sparta, NC; passed away Wednesday, November 11th, 2020 at Wilkes Medical Center in North Wilkesboro. Bobby was born April 27th, 1936 in Alleghany County to the late Kelly and Audrey Holder Edwards. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Vivian Andrews Edwards; a son, Michael Edwards and wife Lisa of Sparta; Patty Minor and husband Jay of Sparta; brother-in-law, Bill Gibson of Maryland; four grandchildren: Kelly Demery and...

Stephanie Arnold Keever, 40, of Asheville, gained her wings on November 6, 2020 after a 7-year fight with breast cancer. Stephanie was born October 5, 1980 to Steve and Arlene Arnold. She was employed with Asheville City High School most of her working career. Stephanie was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and Mt. Carmel Union Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by two grandmothers and one grandfather. In addition to her parents, Stephanie is survived by her husband, John...

Pamela Marie Cox, age 48, of 113 Burkette Ave., West Jefferson; passed away Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020 at her residence. Pam was born May 20th, 1972 in Ashe County to Johnny Franklin Cox and Peggy Medley Cox. She was a graduate of Beaver Creek High School. Survivors include two children: Matthew Blankenship and wife Hannah of Locus Grove, VA., Nicole Blankenship of Ashe County; parents: Johnny and Peggy Cox of Todd; a brother, Jonathan Cox and wife Heather of Helton; two nieces; one...

Bobby Young Evans, age 73, of 32 Center Street, Sparta, NC; passed away at his residence on Friday, October 30th, 2020. Bobby was born March 24th, 1947 in Alleghany County to the late James Young and Mabel Smith Evans. He was retired from the NC State Highway Department and a member of Landmark Original Union Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Mary Brinegar Evans of the home; two brothers: Roger Evans and wife Lenna of Sparta, David (Turk) Evans of Sparta;...

George "Lee" Harris, Jr. age 49, of Sparta; passed away Friday, October 16th, 2020 at his residence. Lee was born June 20th, 1971 in Alleghany County, NC to George Lee and Elsie Dixon Harris. Survivors include his daughter, Hailey Harris of Sparta; a grandson, Kaius Marcel Peoples of Sparta; his parents, George L. Harris and Elsie D. Harris of Sparta; a sister, Pamela H. Huffman and husband Gary of Wilkesboro; two nieces: Courtney Dula and husband Dylan, Hannah Huffman; two nephews:...

Charles Edwin DeBord, age 80, of Lake Mary, Florida passed away at Advent Health Hospital Altamonte on October 16th, 2020 of complications from Parkinson’s Disease.   He was born on August 4, 1940 in Alleghany County, North Carolina.   He met his high school sweetheart Louise Church and they married in 1960.  They recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Charles had a 36 year career at Lowe’s Home Improvement, retiring as Florida District...