Obituaries
Local Obituaries
Local obituaries for our Badger Funeral Home & Ashelawn Memorial Chapel with funeral services throughout North Carolina, including West Jefferson, Jefferson and adjoining counties.
Jewel Ashley
Jan 17, 2011
Jewel Lana Ashley, age 81, of West Jefferson, NC died on Monday, January 17, 2011 at the Hill View Family Care Home in Todd, NC. Ms. Ashley was born on December 4, 1929 in Ashe County, NC to the late Wiley and Lillie Miller Ashley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Gloria Roberts,...
Stewart Miller
Jan 15, 2011
Mr. Stewart Allen Miller, age 39, of Crumpler, NC died on Saturday, January 15, 2011. Mr. Miller was born on September 14, 1971 in Ashe County, NC to Stewart Clay Miller and Jackie Kay Speaks Little. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his father. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and drawing. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 19,...
Russell Wyatt
Jan 14, 2011
Rev. Russell Coolidge Wyatt age 85, of Warrensville, NC died on Friday, January 14, 2011 at the Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. Rev. Wyatt was born on October 18, 1925 in Ashe County, NC to Luther and Mary Lewis Wyatt. Including his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, one sister. Russell worked as a carpenter making...
Wade Shepherd
Jan 9, 2011
Mr. Wade Quincy Shepherd, age 58, of West Jefferson, NC, died on Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. Mr. Shepherd was born on December 13, 1952 in Ashe County, NC to Fred and Martha Combs Shepherd. Mr. Shepherd was preceded in death by his father. Mr. Shepherd enjoyed hunting and fishing. He loved his dog...
Leonard Blevins
Jan 9, 2011
. Mr. Leonard Douglas Blevins age 81, of Lansing, NC died Sunday, January 9, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Blevins was born on September 5, 1929 in Ashe County to Walter and Zenna Testerman Blevins. In addition to his parents Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by two brothers, Ford and Lonnie Blevins. Mr. Blevins was a member of...
Ruby Pennington
Jan 3, 2011
Mrs. Ruby Maye Pennington, age 87, of Warrensville, NC died on Monday, January 3, 2011 at Segraves Care Center in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Pennington was born on April 21, 1923 in Ashe County, NC to the late W.E. Maye and Ethel Eldreth Maye. Mrs. Pennington was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Clinton Pennington, and a daughter, Mary Lucille...
Barbara Kemp Howell
Jan 2, 2011
Mrs. Barbara Sue Kemp Howell, age 68, of Warrensville, NC died Monday, January 2, 2012 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Mrs. Howell was born on August 31, 1943 in Ashe County, NC to the late Earl Kenneth and Clara Pope Kemp. Mrs. Howell was also preceded in death by her husband, Jeffery Lynn...
Harry Miller
Jan 1, 2011
Mr. Harry Lee Miller, age eighty-six, died peacefully in his home January 1, 2011 in the presence of his wife and daughter. Harry Lee was married to the former Maude Scott who had been his faithful companion for sixty-two years and his caregiver for the past twelve years during his illness. He is also survived by one daughter, Harriett Janell...
Eric Johnson
Dec 31, 2010
. Mr. Eric Edward Johnson age 51, of Morganton, NC died on Friday, December 31, 2010 at Grace Hospital in Morganton, NC. Mr. Johnson was born on July 28, 1959 in Watauga County, NC to Lloyd and Glenna Howell Johnson. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by Son, David Johnson. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, January 5, 2011...

Joseph Holman
Dec 29, 2010
Mr. Joseph "Joe" Rufus Holman age 77, of West Jefferson, NC died on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Holman was born on July 19, 1933 in Ashe County, NC to James and Roseallie Roten Holman. Mr. Holman was preceded in death by Brothers: Ralph, Kelly & Vernon Holman and sister, Anna Petty. He was a caring...
Martha Segraves Hartsoe
Dec 29, 2010
Mrs. Martha Mae Segraves Hartsoe, age 86, of Warrensville, NC died on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Hartsoe was born on April 24, 1924 in Wilkes County, NC to the late Calvin and Ennice Woody Segraves. Mrs. Hartsoe was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Earl Hartsoe, and two brothers, Ernest Segraves...
Nancy Miller
Dec 27, 2010
. Mrs. Nancy Miller age 66, of Jefferson, NC died on Monday, December 27, 2010 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born on April 3, 1944 in Ashe, NC to the late Estell & Georgia Bare. In addition to her parents Mrs. Miller was also preceded in death by husband: Swader James Miller, son: Spencer Carson Miller, infant daughter:...
Dennis Seagle
Dec 26, 2010
Dennis George Seagle, 63, died suddenly as the result of an accident on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2010. Born in Burke County on April 21, 1947, he was the son of the late George W. Seagle and Clara P. Seagle of Drexel, NC. Dennis was a resident of Charlotte, NC for 30 years, working in production management with several companies in...
David Hart
Dec 25, 2010
Mr. David Lester Hampton Hart age 61, of Lansing, NC died Saturday, December 25, 2010 at his home. Mr. Hart was born on October 23, 1949 in Ashe County, NC to Lester Paul and Blannie Darnell Hart. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: grandfather: Wade Hampton Darnell, aunt: Lillian "Aunt Em" Darnell and paternal grandparents:...
Avanell Miller
Dec 18, 2010
. Mrs. Avanell Ilene Miller age 71, of West Jefferson, NC died Saturday, December 18, 2010 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Miller was born October 9, 1939 in Ashe County to the late Edward Doyle and Betty Conner Howell. In addition to her parents Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by 2 grandchildren: Charles Miller and Michael Patrick, brother: James...
Christmas Service
Dec 17, 2010
Badger Funeral Home and Ashelawn Memorial Chapel and Gardens Invite you and your family to Memories of Christmas A Commemorative Holiday Service Of Inspiration and Remembrance On Friday, December 17, 2010 at 7:00pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel 300 North Main Street West Jefferson, NC

Christmas Service
Dec 17, 2010
Badger Funeral Home and Ashelawn Memorial Chapel and Gardens Invite you and your family to Memories of Christmas A Commemorative Holiday Service Of Inspiration and Remembrance On Friday, December 17, 2010 at 7:00pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel 300 North Main Street West Jefferson, NC
Betty Calhoun Braddock
Dec 16, 2010
View Mrs. Braddock's Video Tribute Mrs. Betty Jane Calhoun Braddock, age 74, of Lenoir, NC died on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at the Caldwell Hospice & Palliative Care in Hudson, NC. Mrs. Braddock was born on July 6, 1936 in Bluefield, WV to the late Robert Lee Lawson and Dolly DeBord Lawson. Two of her favorite things were pansies and...
Wayne Miller
Dec 16, 2010
View Mr. Miller's Video Tribute Mr. Dewey Wayne Miller age 76, of Lansing, NC died on Thursday, December 16, 2010 at his home. Mr. Miller was born on December 12, 1934 in Ashe County, NC to the late Minner Memphis and Ettie Vandillie Roop Miller. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Worth Miller, three sisters,...

Ulysses Elliott
Dec 13, 2010
Mr. Ulysses Glenn "Hue" Elliott age 86, of Fleetwood, NC died Monday, December 13, 2010 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Elliott was born June 15, 1924 in Ashe County, NC to Harrison and Nealie Lewis Elliott. In addition to his parents Mr. Elliott was preceded in death by sister, Lillie Ashley. Mr. Elliott was a member of Big Flatts Baptist...