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Yvette (Mikeal)  Jones

Yvette (Mikeal) Jones

Sep 16, 2022

Yvette Jones age 61 of Lansing passed away Friday, September 16, 2022 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Yvette was born January 2, 1961 in Ashe County to the late Coy and Alice Powers Mikeal.  She was a member of Baptist Chapel Church.  She owned and operated her own hair salon, Kut Ups Hair Boutique for around 20 years.  Yvette loved...

Georgia Lois (Roark)  Perry

Georgia Lois (Roark) Perry

Sep 15, 2022

Georgia Lois Roark Perry, age 90 of West Jefferson, passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at Margate Health and Rehab. Mrs. Perry was born on September 16, 1931 in Ashe County to John Franklin Roark and Melvina Lewis Roark. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Delmer Perry; a son, Michael Delmer Perry; and all...

Lenna Raye (Bare)  Miller

Lenna Raye (Bare) Miller

Sep 12, 2022

Lenna Raye Miller, age 84 of West Jefferson, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 at Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehab Center.  Mrs. Miller was born April 29, 1938 in Ashe County to the late Hillary and Winnie Sexton Bare.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edison Miller, son, Thomas Miller,...

Todd Lee Miller

Todd Lee Miller

Sep 9, 2022

Todd Lee Miller, age 49 of Jefferson, passed away on Friday September 9, 2022.  Todd was born on August 29, 1973 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late Alvin Leroy Miller and Frankie Marie Eldreth Farrington. In his spare time he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and was a member of the Guardians of the Children – High Country Chapter. Todd...

Harold "Dean" Mullis

Harold "Dean" Mullis

Sep 8, 2022

Harold Dean Mullis, better known as "Dean", age 84 of Jefferson passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center.  Mr. Mullis was born on June 24, 1938 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Gordon and Florence Lambert Mullis.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Sammie...

Ralph Herman Denny

Ralph Herman Denny

Sep 7, 2022

Ralph Herman Denny, age 72 of West Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Mr. Denny was born on August 26, 1950 in Ashe County to Rev. Jessie James Denny and Carrie Bell Keys Denny. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David "Jess" Denny; brothers, Ed Denny, Johnny Denny, Joe Denny, and infant brother...

Robert "Dale" Mullis

Robert "Dale" Mullis

Sep 1, 2022

Robert Dale Mullis, better known as Dale, age 71 of West Jefferson, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at his home.  Dale was born March 3, 1951 in Ashe County to the late Clarence and Stella Mae Reeves Mullis.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers, Billy and Jerry “Pedro” Mullis.  Dale worked...

Mary Ellen (Osborne)  Richardson

Mary Ellen (Osborne) Richardson

Sep 1, 2022

Mary Ellen Osborne Richardson age 74 of Warrensville passed away on Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center.  Mrs. Richardson was born on February 4, 1948 in Ashe County, North Carolina to Joseph Glen and Marie Williams Osborne.  She was preceded in death by her father.

Mary Ellen was a member and treasurer for Clifton...

Alice Ruth (Bump)  Andrews

Alice Ruth (Bump) Andrews

Aug 31, 2022

Alice Ruth Andrews, age 88 of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Generations Ashe Assisted Living.  Mrs. Andrews was born December 26, 1933 in Buffalo, New York to the late Clyde and Florence Thorton Bump.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband of nearly 50 years, Chester Andrews, son, Thomas...

Grace (Davis)  Miller

Grace (Davis) Miller

Aug 29, 2022

Grace Davis Miller, age 68 of Laurel Springs, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022 at her home.  Mrs. Miller was born on January 26, 1954 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late William Garvie Davis Sr. and Ethel Emma Poe Davis.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by two infant grandsons, Aston...

Arvell Edwin Grogan

Arvell Edwin Grogan

Aug 27, 2022

Arvell Edwin Grogan age 86 of West Jefferson passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Watauga Medical Center. Mr. Grogan was born in Ashe County on March 24, 1936 to the late Raymond and Beatrice Worley Grogan. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by, all his siblings, brothers, Garland, Glenn and Shirley Grogan and...

George "Bud" Judy

George "Bud" Judy

Aug 26, 2022

George “Bud” Judy, age 79 of Lansing passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 at his home.  Mr. Judy was born on September 21, 1942 in Franklin, West Virginia to the late Biser Noah and Alta Cordilia Lambert Judy.  In addition to her parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Karen Ann Ullmann Judy. Bud...

Janice Marie (Suitt)  Barker

Janice Marie (Suitt) Barker

Aug 25, 2022

Janice Marie Suitt Barker, age 75 of Sparta passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 at her home.  Mrs. Barker was born July 9, 1947 in Ashe County to the late Clifford Blaine and Martha Annie Pugh Suitt.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Lester Barker. Janice loved spending time with...

Kermit Leslie Wilcox

Kermit Leslie Wilcox

Aug 25, 2022

Mr. Kermit Leslie Wilcox, age 81 of Lansing, NC went to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 25th, 2022. Kermit was born in Tazewell, VA on June 5, 1941 to Letcher and Mae Eller Wilcox. Kermit was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harold Wilcox.

He is survived by:  his wife, Glenna Sexton Wilcox...

Charles Lincoln Ellis Sr.

Charles Lincoln Ellis Sr.

Aug 22, 2022

Charles Lincoln Ellis Sr., age 88 of West Jefferson passed away Monday, August 22, 2022 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Ellis was born May 14, 1934 in Ashe County to the late James and Rosie Stike Ellis.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Annice Harless Ellis, siblings, Blanche, Ola, Tom...

Mary Gladys (Roten)  Miller

Mary Gladys (Roten) Miller

Aug 21, 2022

Mary Gladys Roten Miller, better known as Gladys, age 91 of Laurel Springs, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Margate Health and Rehab.  Gladys was born on March 14 , 1931 in Wilkes County, NC to the late Millard Benjamin and Verlie Osborne Roten. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Fletcher...

Doris Ruth (Massey)  Fowler

Doris Ruth (Massey) Fowler

Aug 19, 2022

Doris Ruth Massey Fowler, age 95 of Crumpler passed away Friday, August 19, 2022 at Margate Health and Rehab.  Mrs. Fowler was born on July 1, 1927 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Arthur Cissero and Rebecca Ellen Blevins Massey.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl William Fowler....

Brenda Kathleen (Turnmire)  Sheets

Brenda Kathleen (Turnmire) Sheets

Aug 19, 2022

Brenda Kathleen Turnmire Sheets, age 60 of Jefferson, passed away Friday, August 19, 2022 at Watauga Medical Center.  Brenda was born August 24, 1961 in Ashe County, NC to the late Major and Effie McCoy Turnmire.  Brenda enjoyed fishing, antiquing and shopping for deals at yard sales.  She loved to pull pranks on her family and friends.  Over everything...

Joyce Reed

Joyce Reed

Aug 18, 2022

Joyce Reed, age 65 of Laurel Springs, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at her home.  Joyce was born September 23, 1956 in Charlotte, NC to the late John and Betty Sue Seagle Triece.   She was a member of New Haven Covenant Brethren Church and was very dedicated to her church family. She volunteered her time to clean and...

David Allan Crowe

David Allan Crowe

Aug 17, 2022

David Allan Crowe, 69 of Jefferson, NC, entered into eternal rest on August 17th, 2022.

Survived by his wife, Wendy Crowe; father James Crowe; children Vanessa Coronado, Erin Crowe, and Trevor Crowe; grandchildren Layne Coronado, Levi Crowe, Brooke Coronado, Cavan Crowe, and Charlotte Crowe; siblings Michael Crowe, Deborah Crowe, and Becky Harrison. Preceded in death by his...

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