Obituaries

Nov 20, 2023

Pastor Carol Dean Shaw, better known as Dean, a devoted servant of the Lord, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at the age of 67 at his home. He dedicated his life to serving others and spreading the teachings of faith, leaving an indelible mark on those he touched.

Dean was born on August 2, 1956...

Nov 19, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Osvaldo DiFiore, a remarkable individual who lived a life colored by valor, resilience, and an unwavering entrepreneurial spirit. Osvaldo passed away peacefully at the age of 99, on Sunday November 19, 2023, at his home in Boone, North Carolina, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered with...

Nov 19, 2023

Paul Dwayne Lambert, age 90 of West Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Born on November 16, 1933, in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Mackie Gene and Mary Jane Bare Lambert, Paul lived a life that was as steadfast and rooted as the mountains that surrounded his home.  In addition to his parents, he was...

Nov 16, 2023

Donna Grace Frasca Mongiove, a pillar of strength and faith, passed away on November 16, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Jersey City, NJ on Saturday, January 5, 1952, to the late Dominick Joseph and Lillian Ruth Davenport Frasca, She was 71 years old. In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Nov 13, 2023

James Joseph Antoine, known as "Jim", age 91 of West Jefferson, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 13, 2023. He was born on December 17, 1931, in Hockessin, Delaware, to the late August Aloysius Antoine Sr. and Isabel Cecelia O'Brien.

A proud veteran, James served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict,...

Nov 12, 2023

Ann Ashby Helms of West Jefferson, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home on November 12, 2023. Elizabeth Ann Ashby was born in Mount Airy, North Carolina on September 26, 1928, to the late John Lafayette and May McArn Ashby.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Houston Helms Sr....

Nov 4, 2023

Sarah Henry Sanders, age 59, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 4, 2023.   Sarah was born in Jefferson, NC and raised in the Glendale Springs Community.   She is survived by her mother Sarah Elizabeth “Lib” Hudler of Jefferson, brother Buddy Mash of Jefferson, and husband Wade Sanders of Fleetwood. She attended Ashe Central High School and loved...

Nov 2, 2023

Mildred May Pruitt Rash, age 78 of Morganton, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Rash was born June 5, 1945 in Ashe County to the late General Solomon and Gladys Combs Pruitt. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gene “Bud” Rash, sisters, Brenda Combs and Reba Wilcox...

Nov 1, 2023

Timothy Paul Jones, age 57 of Gold Hill, NC, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He was born on October 17, 1966, in Rowan County, North Carolina, to his loving parents, Haril Dean Jones and Mary Poteat Jones Strickland.

He was preceded in death by his father, Haril Dean Jones, as well as...

Nov 1, 2023

Edith Lambert Severt, age, 87, of Jefferson passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Margate Health and Rehab Center.  Mrs. Severt was born April 11, 1936 in Ashe County to the late Wiley Thomas and Ella Severt Lambert. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brother, Roy Lambert and her husband, Bobby Allen...

Oct 31, 2023

Donald Dean Goss was born in 1931 in Ashe County, North Carolina and moved to the booming coal-mining town of Anawalt, West Virginia when he was 11. He got his first job at 12 years old picking beans for 50 cents a bushel. He also lived in Virginia, Delaware and Pennsylvania where he worked at General Motors and Lucas...

Oct 25, 2023

Sadie Ann Lyalls Craven, age 77 of West Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Craven was born on September 30, 1946 in Ashe County, the beloved daughter of Robert Clint Lyalls and Ressie Hamby Lyalls. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Ima Jean Parsons, and a brother, Robert Bruce...

Oct 24, 2023

Frances Kay Morgan Abernethy, passed away on October 24, 2023 at her home at the age of 70.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Minnie Brown Morgan and her husband, Sid Abernethy.

She loved books and enjoyed reading.  Kay had a unique way of showing her love and care for her family and...

Oct 24, 2023

Debra Ann "Debbie" Pasley, 65, of Perry Hall, MD, passed away on October 24, 2023. She was born on May 8, 1958, in Reading, PA, to the late Robert E. and Sara J. Barron.

Debbie is survived by her loving son, Shane A. Pasley, as well as her brother, Robert F. Rubright, and sister, Dorothy J. Laudeman....

Oct 23, 2023

Rodney Eugene Miller, age 58 of West Jefferson passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at his home.  Rodney was born February 22, 1965 in Ashe County to the late Hurby and Della Faye Taylor Miller.  He loved his boys very much.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting and trading guns and was a huge NASCAR fan.

Graveside services...

Oct 21, 2023

Rondal "Ronnie" Paul Sturgill, a devoted son, a loyal soldier, and a cherished member of the Friendship Baptist Church community, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to his family, friends, and faith.

Born on December 27, 1946 to the...

Oct 20, 2023

Rita Jane Hanks, age 73 of Lansing, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. She was born in Ashe County on April 9, 1950 to Avery and Maxine Griffitts Hanks. Rita was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Bobby Hanks. Rita was a dedicated member of Sturgills Baptist Church for over 50...

Oct 19, 2023

John Thomas McCoy Jr., better known as “Lil’ John” age 56 of Creston passed away October 19, 2023 at his home.  Mr. McCoy was born January 4, 1967 in Ashe County to the late John Thomas McCoy Sr. and Margaret Osborne McCoy.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son, Joshua Paul McCoy...

Oct 16, 2023

Mary Ruth Brackins, daughter of the late Walter Nelson and Hazel Arnold Ham, was born on January 17, 1949. On the Monday morning of October 16, 2023, the Golden Gates Swung open and a gentle voice said, “Come.” At the age of 74 years, 8 months, and 28 days, her life on earth was ended. While we mourn her...

Oct 14, 2023

Wanda Fay Viers Church better known as Fay age 89 of Laurel Springs passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at her home. Mrs. Church was born on November 30, 1933 to the late Edgar and Virgie McGrady Viers. Including her parents she was preceded in death by, her husband, William Arnold Church, four brothers, Rex, Eugene, Junior and Ray,...