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Henline - Hughes Funeral Home
| 85 Crimson Laurel Way
PO Box 345
| Bakersville, NC 28705
| Tel: 1-828-688-4813

John Wesley Stockton “Jay” August 14, 1938 - September 20, 2023 Jay Stockton passed away peacefully at his home in Bakersville, at the age of 85. During his illness he was surrounded and cared for by his wife, son, grandchildren and their spouses. He was preceded in death by his father Earl Stockton; his mother Bessie (Honeycutt) Stockton; son, Danny Lee Stockton; sisters, Mary Higgins, Wilma Garland, and Kathleen Silvers. Jay worked very hard all his life...

John Wesley Stockton “Jay” August 14, 1938 - September 20, 2023 Jay Stockton passed away peacefully at his home in Bakersville, at the age of 85. During his illness he...

Cynthia Cindy Short Kingsport, TN

Cynthia Karen Short It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cynthia Karen Short, born May 2, 1952 in Bakersville, NC, who departed this world on September 16, 2023 in Kingsport TN. Cindy was preceded in death by her mother and father, Juanita and Russell Woody, her sister, Pamela (Sue) Vance, husband Bob Short, special aunt, Natalie Greene, and special nephews, Larry Dean Greene and William Gregory Greene. Cindy left behind her...

Cynthia Karen Short It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cynthia Karen Short, born May 2, 1952 in Bakersville, NC, who departed this world on September 16, 2023 in...

Robert Bryan

Robert Earl Bryan gloriously entered his Heavenly home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He was born on April 25, 1941 to Homer Lyons Bryan and Mary Ruth Lyons Bryan in Washington, DC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Kevin Bryan and his brothers: James Bryan and Max Johnson. Mr. Bryan had served as a teacher of Engineering and Drafting at Hoggard High School in Wilmington, NC for thirty years. Robert, better known as...

Robert Earl Bryan gloriously entered his Heavenly home on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 after a lengthy illness. He was born on April 25, 1941 to Homer Lyons Bryan and Mary Ruth Lyons Bryan in...

Zora Barnett

Dateline: Burnsville, NC Zora Barnett, age 76, of Green Mountain, NC went home to be with the Lord September 12, 2023. She was a native of Mitchell County, NC and a daughter of the late Ray and Mary Peterson Barnett. Zora loved her church family at Covey Rock Freewill Baptist Church. She also enjoyed and attended RHA Center in Burnsville, NC for 28 years. Her hobbies included working puzzles, embroidery, coloring and crafts. She was a people person and never met a stranger. Survivors...

Dateline: Burnsville, NC Zora Barnett, age 76, of Green Mountain, NC went home to be with the Lord September 12, 2023. She was a native of Mitchell County, NC and a daughter of the late Ray and...

Bernice Bishop Bakersville

Bakersville, NC Bernice Butler Bishop, age 94, of the Buladean Community, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Allen and Ida Yelton Butler. She was a member of Roan Mountain Chapter 29 Order of The Eastern Star. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel S. Bishop; her brother, W.O. Butler and sister, Bonnie Butler; two sons, Roger Wayne Bishop and Charles Michael...

Bakersville, NC Bernice Butler Bishop, age 94, of the Buladean Community, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Allen and Ida...

Vivian Orr Bakersville

Dateline: Bakersville, NC Vivian Rolen Orr age 83, of Crimson Laurel Way, Bakersville, NC went home to be with the Lord August 26, 2023. A native of Graham County, NC she was a daughter of the late Edwin and Nina Wilson Rolen. She was a member of Roan Mountain Baptist Church and was retired from the banking industry. She was a graduate of Maryville Business College and enjoyed flowers, camping, reading and spending time with her grand and great grandchildren. She was a dedicated and...

Dateline: Bakersville, NC Vivian Rolen Orr age 83, of Crimson Laurel Way, Bakersville, NC went home to be with the Lord August 26, 2023. A native of Graham County, NC she was a daughter of the...

Roy Stevens

Roy Alvin Stevens, age 67, of Bakersville, NC passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Stevens; his daughter, Michelle Stevens, and grandparents, Jess and Clarissia Stevens. Roy worked on many jobs as a millwright until his retirement. Survivors include his wife, Mary W. Stevens; son, Scotty Stevens; sister, Margaret Ann Grindstaff (Roger), and brother, Roger Stevens (Dot); grandchildren: Haley and Timothy Stevens and great...

Roy Alvin Stevens, age 67, of Bakersville, NC passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at his home. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Stevens; his daughter, Michelle Stevens, and...

James Henline Bakersville

James Emerson Henline age 96, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born on February 19, 1927 in the White Oak Community of Bakersville, NC to Walter and Georgia Wilson Henline. James was a graduate of Bowman High School and attended Mars Hill College before going to the United States Army where he earned the rank of Corporal while serving in Germany during WWII. After the war he came home and worked for a time for Northwestern Bank before becoming an integral part of...

James Emerson Henline age 96, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born on February 19, 1927 in the White Oak Community of Bakersville, NC to Walter and Georgia Wilson Henline. James was...

Robert (Preacher Bob) McCurry Bakersville

Dateline : Bakersville, NC Robert Lee McCurry (Preacher Bob) went home Thursday morning August 17, 2023 surrounded by his wife and children. Bob was the son of the late Hanford and Bonnie McCurry. He lived a simple life and delivered a simple message, Jesus, the One and only way. He was happiest spending time with his wife, children, and most of all his grandchildren. Preacher Bob is survived by his wife Carolyn of 56 years, son Bryan (Judy), daughter Beth (Neal), and son Israel (Lyndsi),...

Dateline : Bakersville, NC Robert Lee McCurry (Preacher Bob) went home Thursday morning August 17, 2023 surrounded by his wife and children. Bob was the son of the late Hanford and Bonnie...

Regina Hughes

Regina Byrd Hughes, 88, of the Pigeon Roost Community went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2023. She was a native of Mitchell County and a devoted member of Lower Pigeon Roost Freewill Baptist Church. Regina was the daughter of the late R.C. and Myrtle Bradshaw Byrd. Regina graduated from Tipton Hill High School in 1954 and that same year her basketball team was Toe River Conference Tournament winners. She loved working in her many daylilies and knew the name of each one....

Regina Byrd Hughes, 88, of the Pigeon Roost Community went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 11, 2023. She was a native of Mitchell County and a devoted member of Lower Pigeon Roost...