It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dople Rupard (Banner Elk, North Carolina), who passed away on July 24, 2019, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dople Rupard to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Arthur Clinard Hodges and Daisy Yarber Hodges; her husband Edgar Rupard; her sons, Joe Rupard and Michael Rupard; her granddaughter Amy Arnett; and her siblings, Marshall Hodges, Ronald Hodges, Jim Hodges, Lynn Hodges, Bill Hodges, Pansy Hodges, Edna Arnett, Lola Rupard and Kat Shook.

She is survived by : her children, Patty Arnett (Larry) of Banner Elk, NC, Audrey Watson (Clyde) of Banner Elk, NC, James Rupard (Carol) of Banner Elk, NC, Terry Rupard (Debbie) of Banner Elk, NC and Richard Rupard (Gwyn Harmon) of Banner Elk, NC; her brother Bobby Ray Hodges (Barbara) of Banner Elk, NC; and her grandchildren, Rachel, Roger, Tanya, David, Daniel, Shawn, Adam and Mandy. She is also survived by eighteen great grandchildren; and eight great great grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home