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Local obituaries for our Badger Funeral Home & Ashelawn Memorial Chapel with funeral services throughout North Carolina, including West Jefferson, Jefferson and adjoining counties.

Maude Burgess Shatley

Maude Burgess Shatley

Mar 30, 2025

Maude Burgess Shatley, age 94 of West Jefferson passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Mrs. Shatley was born in Ashe County on Sunday, September 21, 1930 to the late George Oscar and Golda Miller Burgess. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Shatley; her stepmother,...

Sharon Miller Trivett

Sharon Miller Trivett

Mar 30, 2025

Sharon Miller Trivett age 78 of West Jefferson passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at her home. Mrs. Trivett was born in Ashe County on Friday, September 20, 1946 to the late Ambrose and Ola McNeill Miller. She was preceded in death by her Father, Ambrose Miller, mother, Ola McNeill Miller Greer, brother, Blaine Miller, three sisters, Naomi Hartzog, Mildred...

Felicitas Bugarin M.D.

Felicitas Bugarin M.D.

Mar 29, 2025

Felicitas Bugarin, M.D. of Deep Gap, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the age of 89. Felicitas was born on March 7, 1936, in Manila, Philippines to the late Felixberto De la Cruz and Fausta Federigan. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, José Santos, M.D., a brother, Freddie...

Mary Mina Foreman

Mary Mina Foreman

Mar 28, 2025

 Mary Mina Rutberg Foreman, was born on July 5, 1930, in Lewiston, Idaho. She peacefully departed this world on March 28, 2025, at Margate Health & Rehab in Jefferson, North Carolina.

Mary was a woman of immense talent and passion, known for her beautiful paintings and her nurturing garden, which flourished under her attentive care. Her artistic spirit not only filled...

Rev. David Monroe Sexton

Rev. David Monroe Sexton

Mar 28, 2025

Rev. David Monroe Sexton, age 76, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Forest Ridge Assisted Living. He was born on July 25, 1948, in Ashe County to the late Ezekiel Z. Sexton and Virginia Bowers Sexton.

David honorably served his country in the United States Army and later in the Army National Guard, where he attained...

Cathy Perry Shaw

Cathy Perry Shaw

Mar 28, 2025

Cathy Perry Shaw, age 69 of Lansing passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Jefferson. Mrs. Shaw was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on May 23, 1955 to the late Elbert and Avis Ham Perry. In addition to her parents Cathy was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Pastor Dean...

Bobby G. Austin

Bobby G. Austin

Mar 27, 2025

Bobby G. Austin, age 85 of Mouth of Wilson, VA, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson. He was born on July 19, 1939, in Grayson County, Virginia to the late Don and Mildred McMillan Austin.

Bobby was a cherished husband, brother, and grandfather who loved his family above all else. He found great pleasure...

Patsy Jewel Patrick

Patsy Jewel Patrick

Mar 24, 2025

Patsy Jewel Lewis Patrick, passed away peacefully in her home in Creston on March 24, 2025, she was 73 years old. Patsy was born on March 18, 1952 in Ashe County, North Carolina. She was a beloved member of her family and community, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of many.

Patsy was the daughter of Roy and Euzella Eastridge...

Jean Elizabeth Eller

Jean Elizabeth Eller

Mar 23, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Jean Elizabeth Eller, who went home to be with the Lord in her Grassy Creek home on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at the age of 95. Born on September 5, 1929, in Bayview, Maryland, Jean was the cherished youngest of three...

Louise Miller DiVenere

Louise Miller DiVenere

Mar 22, 2025

Louise Miller DiVenere, age 80, of West Jefferson, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Born in Ashe County on April 3, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Dean and Helen Miller. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Peter DiVenere.

She is survived by her daughters, Angie Stansberry and...

Annie Wood Brown

Annie Wood Brown

Mar 22, 2025

Annie Wood Brown, 101, of Fleetwood, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at Ashe Family Care Homes. She was born on April 29, 1923, in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Clifford and Eunice Goodman Wood. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Leonard Brown all of her brothers and...

Linda Sue Miller

Linda Sue Miller

Mar 20, 2025

Linda Sue Miller, born on July 4, 1947, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, passed away peacefully at her home in West Jefferson on March 20, 2025. She was a dedicated educator whose passion for teaching spanned an impressive 41 years. Linda held a master's degree in education, having pursued her studies at East Tennessee State University and Appalachian State University. Her...

Ryan Badger Houck

Ryan Badger Houck

Mar 19, 2025

Ryan Badger Houck, age 44, of Fleetwood, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at home. Ryan was born on September 20, 1980 in Watauga County to Michael Dean Houck and Rebecca Badger Houck.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Erma Badger and Dean and Jean Houck.

Ryan is survived by his wife, Devon,...

Teresa Ann Eldreth

Teresa Ann Eldreth

Mar 17, 2025

Teresa Ann Eldreth, age 54, of Lansing, North Carolina, passed away on March 7, 2025. She was born on June 24, 1970, in Ashe County, to the late Denver and Arlene VanDyke Eldreth. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by a sister Norma Stuart (Edwin), one brother, Bobby Eldreth and nephew, Mark Stuart.

Teresa was a...

Buster Barker

Buster Barker

Mar 17, 2025

Buster Barker, born on January 28, 1969, in Jefferson, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. He is remembered as a loving father, brother, and an exceptional friend who cherished the time spent with his family and friends.

Buster was a talented mechanic, known for his skill and dedication to his craft. He particularly took...

Patricia Ann Spencer Stamper Wyatt

Patricia Ann Spencer Stamper Wyatt

Mar 15, 2025

Patricia Ann Spencer Stamper Wyatt, age 77, of Lansing, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025 at her home. She was born in Ashe County, North Carolina, on October 11, 1947, to the late John Troy and Helen Weaver Spencer.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Lee Vaughn Stamper, and two brothers,...

Ronald Carey Sebastian "Ronnie"

Ronald Carey Sebastian "Ronnie"

Mar 14, 2025

Ronald Carey Sebastian, better known as Ronnie, age 77 of Crumpler passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at his home. He was born in Grayson County, VA, on May 30, 1947 to the late Wallace Gray and Glenna Clyde Cornett Sebastian. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother, Bill Greer, and a...

Elder Floyd South

Elder Floyd South

Mar 12, 2025

Elder Floyd F. South, age 90, of West Jefferson, peacefully entered into the presence of the Savior he so faithfully preached about on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Born in Ashe County on Thursday, February 21, 1935, he was the son of the late Frelin and Esther Burgess South. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved...

Polly Anna Phillips Eller

Polly Anna Phillips Eller

Mar 9, 2025

Polly Anna Phillips Eller, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, in Concord, North Carolina, at the age of 94. Born on August 28, 1930, in Ashe County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Pastor Eugene Phillips and Mildred Roark Phillips.

Polly's life was characterized by her strong faith and devotion to...

Christopher Wallace

Christopher Wallace

Mar 7, 2025

Thomas Christopher Wallace, age 56, of Jefferson, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, March 7, 2025, at Ashe Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Chris was born in Ashe County on Monday, November 11, 1968, to Tommy C. and Shirley Barker Wallace. Some may have seen him as handicapped, but those who truly knew him saw a life filled with...

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