Edna Jean Dancy Cleary
, North Carolina
October 10, 2026
Edna Jean Dancy Cleary, age 80, of Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at her home. She was born November 23, 1945, in Wilkes County to Ed Grimes and Alva Church. She was a member of God’s Oasis Church. She loved God more than anything, loved going to church, spending time in prayer and reading God’s word. Edna played the piano, wrote songs, and children’s stories. She had an unconditional love for her family as well as others. Mrs. Cleary was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Chris Cleary and Dan Anderson, and sister, Rachel Handy.Surviving are her daughters, Jeanne Cleary and husband Morris of McGrady, Margie Spears of North Wilkesboro, Jeanette Anderson of Wilkesboro, Sandy Brown and husband Joey of North Wilkesboro, Cynthia Osborne and husband Shane of McGrady, Beth Johnson and husband Jessie of McGrady, son, Charles Cleary of Hays, brother, Ed Grimes of Union…
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Daniel "Dan" William Edwards
, North Carolina
October 8, 2026
Daniel William Edwards, age 68, of Crumpler, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026, at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He was born September 3, 1958, in Cambria County, Pennsylvania to John Joseph and Roberta Nancollas Edwards. Dan was retired from Lowe’s Home Improvement in West Jefferson after 15 years. He was a very giving, unselfish, good hearted and honest man. Dan was also a good husband, father, grandfather, and brother and very family oriented. He was a strong-minded person and willing to help anyone. Daniel married Maria and they were together for 25 years. His passion was football and enjoyed building things, fishing, and cooking for his family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Doug Edwards, and step-son, Freddie Mercado.Those surviving are his spouse, Maria Edwards of Crumpler, daughter, Elizabeth Edwards of Lansing, son, Daniel Edwards of Johnson City, Tennessee, grandchild, Daniella Mercado, brother, David…
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Therda Mae Little Whittington
, North Carolina
October 9, 2026
Therda Mae Little Whittington, age 82, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Atrium Health-Wilkes Medical Center. Mrs. Whittington was born June 6, 1944, in Wilkes County to James and Mary Bell Little. Therda was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. She was very involved in her church, singing in the choir, a member of the Red Hats, a missionary, and being an usher. Therda loved her family and the YMCA. She loved to laugh and was always ready to go when traveling was mentioned. She was always dressed to impress and loved being the center of attention. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Little, sisters, Marie Hicks and Martha Parsons, and nephew, Thomas Boles.She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Whittington of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, sons, Franklin Whittington and wife Andrea of Raleigh, James Whittington and wife Takyah…
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