Bobby Watson

Bobby Richard Watson, 78, of Lenoir was escorted by his Savior to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, from his beloved earthly home. He was born Oct. 1, 1942, in Watauga County and preceded in death by his cherished wife, Mary Jean Watson; his infant son, Richard Watson; his parents; and multiple siblings. In addition to being a precious husband, loving father, proud Papaw, and wonderful friend, Mr. Watson was a retired Singer Furniture employee and of the Baptist faith. His infectious grin, loving personality, helping hands, and irreplaceable sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Nashville-based country artist Bobby Watson can remember how important Travis Tritt’s classic song “Down The Road I Go” was to him as an aimless and constantly on the road teenager moving from city to city growing up. The sense of freedom it provided was priceless back then and now he again embraces that free spirited self with a super-charged homage to Tritt on his new single. On “Down The Road I Go,” Watson’s rich and soulful voice is again at the forefront of the fiery version that was produced by award-winning producer Jason Kyle Saetveit which features Derek Wells on electric guitar, Patrick McGrath on acoustic guitar, Richard Brinsfield on bass, Alex Wright on keyboards and Evan Hutchings on drums. “Down The Road I Go” was released on May 21 and is available across digital platforms.

Northwest Arkansas students take the stage this weekend at Fayetteville's Walton Arts Center, 495 W. Dickson St., as part of the center's Procter & Gamble Ghost Light Programming:. ◼️ At 7 p.m. Friday, Dhirana Academy of Classical Dance stages "The Exiled King," a retelling of the 5th-century B.C. Hindu epic...