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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.

Ms. Priscilla Smith Wood

Ms. Priscilla Smith Wood

Jun 17, 2013

Ms. Priscilla Smith Wood age 47, of Wilkesboro, NC formerly of Ashe County died Monday, June 17, 2013 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Ms. Wood was born on July 16, 1965 in Ashe County to Thomas Ralph and Dora Turner Smith. Ms. Wood was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. She attended Mt. Zion...

Mr. Edward Hershner

Mr. Edward Hershner

Jun 14, 2013

Eddie Hershner, born on June 19, 1993, son of Joy Dey of Watauga Co. and Greg and Jan Hershner, of Ashe Co., died on Friday, June 14, 2013, of apparent accidental drowning in Kerr Scott Reservoir in Wilkes Co. At the time of his death, he was doing his favorite thing of all, fishing. He also loved camping, kayaking, hiking,...

Mrs. Margaret Jean Houck

Mrs. Margaret Jean Houck

Jun 13, 2013

Mrs. Margaret Jean Stevens Houck, better known as Jean age 86, of West Jefferson, NC died on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Houck was born October 30, 1926 in Ashe County to Raleigh and Octivia Greer Stevens. Mrs. Houck was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dean McKinley...

Mrs. Esta Mae Barr Patton

Mrs. Esta Mae Barr Patton

Jun 12, 2013

Mrs. Esta Mae Barr Patton age 97, of Lansing, NC passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at the Hill View Family Care Home in Todd, NC. Mrs. Patton was born April 22, 1916 in Ashe County to Harrison and Rosa Love Barr. She worked at Sprague Electric until she retired in 1978. After retirement she worked at Mt. Jefferson Child...

Ms. Gail Swanson Trivett

Ms. Gail Swanson Trivett

Jun 12, 2013

Gail Swanson Trivett, age 63 of Mouth of Wilson, VA died Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Ms. Trivett was born January 19, 1951 in Chester, PA to the late Johnny and Helen Swanson. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Thomas McCoy. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Tuesday, June 18,...

Mrs. June Blevins Pasley

Mrs. June Blevins Pasley

Jun 10, 2013

Mrs. June Pasley age 77, of Grassy Creek, NC died Monday, June 10, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Pasley was born on June 1, 1936 in Ashe County to Edward James and Stella Blackburn Blevins. Mrs. Pasley was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Harold Dean Pasley and son, Dennis Houck. Mrs. Pasley was a member of Little Helton...

Ina Patricia "Trish" Torrisi

Ina Patricia "Trish" Torrisi

Jun 10, 2013

Ina Patricia "Trish" Torrisi, age 45, a resident of Margate Heath & Rehab Center left her wheelchair behind to dance with the angels in Heaven, on Monday, June 10, 2013. Trish was born on September 23, 1967 in Lincolnton, NC to Ina Mae Scott. Trish professed a hope in Christ and was a member of Freedom Baptist Church in Newton,...

Ann Royal Woodie

Ann Royal Woodie

Jun 8, 2013

Mrs. Ann Royal Woodie age 84, of West Jefferson, died on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the Wilkes Regional Medical Center in North Wilkesboro, NC. Mrs. Woodie was born on September 22, 1928 in Wilkes County, NC to Franklin and Cloie Jenkins Royal. Mrs. Woodie was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert Lindon Woodie, son, Roger Dale Johnson,...

Corey Anne Considine

Corey Anne Considine

Jun 6, 2013

Family and close friends of Corey Anne Considine will celebrate her life and grieve her death at a private service at the Considine home in Glendale Springs on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Corey died on Thursday June 6, 2013, in a vehicle accident in Calistoga, CA. She experienced a beautiful California sunset just before the fatal accident. Corey had a...

Thomas "Tom" Richard Zachary

Thomas "Tom" Richard Zachary

Jun 5, 2013

Mr. Thomas Richard Zachary, better known as Tom, age 78, of Mouth of Wilson, VA died on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at his home. Mr. Zachary was born on June 20, 1934 in Hemphill, WV to John W. and Essie Dancy Zachary. Mr. Zachary was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bobby Zachary. Mr. Zachary served in...

Mrs. Bobbie Blevins Hart

Mrs. Bobbie Blevins Hart

Jun 5, 2013

Mrs. Bobbie Wylene Blevins Hart age 77, of Lansing, NC died Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Hart was born December 27, 1935 in Lansing, NC to Edwin and Ocie Blevins. Mrs. Hart was preceded in death by her husband, E. J. Hart and three brothers, Herbert Blevins, Hobert Blevins, Bill Blevins,...

Alma A. Miller

Alma A. Miller

Jun 4, 2013

Mrs. Alma A. Miller, age 73, of Lansing, NC died on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Valley Nursing Center in Taylorsville, NC. Mrs. Miller was born on April 30, 1940 in Ashe County, NC to Leo and Marie Perry Ham. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Thelma Ham and Helen Miller, and a brother,...

Mr. John Wayne Darnell

Mr. John Wayne Darnell

May 31, 2013

Mr. John Wayne Darnell age 73, of Jefferson, NC died on Friday, May 31, 2013 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Mr. Darnell was born on November 28, 1939 in Ashe County, NC to Clifford and Beulah Testerman Darnell. Mr. Darnell was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Maxine Scarf, Bobbie Pierce, Bernice...

Darrell Osborne

Darrell Osborne

May 31, 2013

Mr. James Darrell Osborne age 70, of Lansing, died on Friday, May 31, 2013 at his Residence. Mr. Osborne was born on January 17, 1943 in Ashe County, NC to Gaither Winfield and Ressie Hall Osborne. Mr. Osborne was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Garland "Bud" Osborne and sister, Iris Allen. Mr. Osborne served his country as a...

Miss Karen Lena Reeves

Miss Karen Lena Reeves

May 29, 2013

Karen Lena Reeves age 64 formally of Ashe County died Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab Center in Wilkesboro. Miss Reeves was born in Culver City, CA to the late George and Gertrude Andrews Reeves. Graveside services will he held on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 11:00 am at Cranberry Cemetery in Laurel Springs with Rev....

Lillie Lee Brown Pennington

Lillie Lee Brown Pennington

May 25, 2013

Lillie Lee Brown Pennington age 76, of Jefferson, died on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC. Mrs. Pennington was born on December 7, 1936 in Alleghany County, NC to Alex S. and Jenny Wiles Brown. Mrs. Pennington was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack W. Pennington, two sons, Dwight David Pennington and...

Mr. Wayne Richardson

Mr. Wayne Richardson

May 25, 2013

Mr. Wayne Richardson age 83, of Lansing, died on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Richardson was born on June 9, 1929 in Ashe County, NC to Wilda and Bertie Miller Richardson. Mr. Richardson was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, Wells Richardson, Smith Richardson, Elmer Richardson, Carl Richardson, Charlie Richardson, Roy Miller, Earl...

Mollie Lorene Blevins Brown

Mollie Lorene Blevins Brown

May 19, 2013

Mrs. Mollie Lorene Blevins Brown age 89, of Crumpler, NC died on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Brown was born on September 28, 1923 in Ashe County, NC to the late William A. and Sallie Dixon Blevins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Virgle Brown, two brothers, and two half...

Rev. Curtis William Wolfe

Rev. Curtis William Wolfe

May 18, 2013

Rev. Curtis W. Wolfe was born November 9, 1928 in Elbert, WV, the son of the late Glen M and Daisy Callaham Wolfe. He was called to his "Eternal Rest" May 18, 2013 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. He joined Cox's Grove Baptist Church in 1947, where he remained a faithful, loyal and dedicated member until his health...

Mr. Wade Allen South

Mr. Wade Allen South

May 15, 2013

Mr. Wade Allen South age 72, of West Jefferson, NC died on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Cannon Memorial Hospital. Mr. South was born March 3, 1941 in Ashe County to David Andrew and Suzie Severt South. Mr. South was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Goldy South, brothers, Earl and Robert South and three grandchildren. Mr. South worked...

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