Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home! 🎄

This special time of year reminds us how grateful we are for each of you. Your trust and support mean everything to our business. We hope your Christmas is filled with love, laughter, and precious moments with the people who matter most.

We understand this season can bring both joy and challenges. Whatever your Christmas looks like this year, know that we appreciate being part of your journey.

How are you celebrating Christmas with your loved ones this year?

12/20/2025

Allen Burl Farmer, Jr. (Burl), age 54, of Banner Elk, NC passed away unexpectedly on December 17, 2025.

Burl was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting with his friends and riding horses. He had a passion for reading Louis L'Amour books.

He is preceded in death by his father, Allen Fa...

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12/17/2025

Bertie Lou Gwyn, 81 of 1915 Curtis Creek Road, Elk Park, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Bertie was a lifelong member of the Curtis Creek Freewill Baptist Church, where she had served as assistant treasurer. She also was a loving, and caring nurse, where she had retired from Cha...

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12/17/2025

Charles Clinton Clawson, 69, passed away on December 14, 2025 at his residence in Buck Mountain, NC.

Charles was born on April 13, 1956 in Roan Mountain, TN to parents James Lloyd and Nancy Kathleen Johnson Clawson.

Charles worked for Calvin Winters Nursery for many years. Not a Dad ...

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12/15/2025

Ruth Mabel Gragg
(July 11th, 1923 - December 12th, 2025)
Ruth was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and faithful child of God. She was born on July 11, 1923, on Apple Tree Ridge. She was the beloved daughter of Walter and Ellis Gragg and lived a life marked by humility, strength, and unwave...

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12/11/2025

The holidays can feel confusing for children who are grieving.

Simple rituals can help them feel connected, seen, and supported — whether it’s hanging a special ornament, sharing a story, or lighting a candle together.

Small gestures matter.

And little hearts need gentle spaces to remember. ❤️

If your family is navigating grief this season, you’re not alone.

12/03/2025

Dewayne Eugene Clark, age 78 of Crossnore peacefully joined his loved ones in their eternal home on December 2, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, Acie and Martha Clark of Crossnore.
Dewayne leaves behind his devoted wife, Nancy Clark; his daughter, Marcie Smith (David); his grandsons,...

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12/01/2025

David Paul McCoury, age 59, of Spruce Pine, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at the Greens of Spruce Pine following a lengthy illness.

He was born on March 25, 1966 in Washington County, Tennessee but had lived most of his life in Cranberry, a son of the late Elbert ...

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11/30/2025

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11/30/2025

Austin Blake Winters, age 69, of Elk Park, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 27th at Cranberry House where he was a resident.
He was born on March 5, 1956 in Crossnore, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Ralph Marchal Winters and Mary Ruth Turbyfill Winters. He was proceed...

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11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we pause to honor the memories of those who are no longer at our table but remain forever in our hearts 🕊️ At Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home , we understand that the holidays can bring both gratitude and grief. We are thankful for the trust families place in us during their most difficult times and for the opportunity to help celebrate the beautiful lives of your loved ones. Today, we remember that love transcends loss, and the memories we cherish become our greatest blessings. Our hearts are with all families navigating the holidays while missing someone special.



How are you honoring the memory of your loved ones this Thanksgiving?

11/24/2025

Leslie Karen Phillips passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025 at the Smoky Ridge Health and Rehab Facility in Burnsville, NC. She was born very early on the morning of April 20, 1970, at Garrett Memorial Hospital, in Crossnore, NC. From her first breath to her last, she was a force-of-nature. She e...

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