Obituaries

Nov 2, 2021

Sarah Ellen Thompson Lenz, better known as Sally, age 85 of West Jefferson, died Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.  Mrs. Lenz was born October 28, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Howard Leslie Thompson and Alma Roberta Bell Thompson.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brother, Howard...

Nov 1, 2021

Stephen Roger Roop, better known as Roger, age 78 of West Jefferson, died Monday, November 1, 2021 at Margate Health and Rehab.  Mr. Roop was born March 2, 1943 in Grayson County, VA to the late Roy and Minerva Richardson Roop.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother, Ottis Roop.  He loved...

Nov 1, 2021

Linda Church Caudill Viers, age 56 of Blowing Rock, formerly of West Jefferson, passed away Monday, November 1st, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center. Linda was born on September 11, 1965 to Bill and Mildred Church. She was preceded in death by her father, son, William Caudill, and granddaughter Brittany Ring.

Linda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

Oct 31, 2021

Stephen John Filolungo, age 64 of Warrensville, died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at his home.  Stephen was born February 13, 1957 in Norwood, MA to the late John and Rosaria Auieello Filolungo.  He enjoyed fishing, wood working and listening to Faith Hill.

The family will receive friends from 1 -3 pm Friday, November 5, 2021 at Badger...

Oct 30, 2021

Robert Ralph Blevins, better known as Ralph, age 91 of Crumpler passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Blevins was born on October 1, 1930 in Harford County, Maryland to Quincy and Lucy Pollard Blevins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Delphine Ball Blevins, and a sister, Hazel Denny.

Oct 28, 2021

Blanche M. Wilcox Barker, left her earthly home to travel to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Lenoir Healthcare. She was born in Ashe County to the late, Phillip Edgar and Emma Jane Severt Wilcox, on Monday, April 15, 1935, making her stay on this earth, 86 years, 6 months and 13 days. Including her parents...

Oct 25, 2021

Norma Louise Dunn Williams, better known as Peggy, age 84 of Creston, died Monday, October 25, 2021 at her home.  Mrs. Williams was born January 11, 1937 in Johnson County, TN.  She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and one grandson.  Peggy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed.

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Oct 25, 2021

Effie McCoy Turnmire, age 87 of Jefferson, died Monday, October 25, 2021 at her home.  Mrs. Turnmire was born June 5, 1934 in Ashe County to the late Quince and Lizzie Combs McCoy.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Major Turnmire, her second husband, Riley Turnmire, son in...

Oct 23, 2021

Johnny Mack Farrington, age 76 of Deep Gap, died Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center.  Mr. Farrington was born February 2, 1945 in Ashe County to the late Walter Glen and Stella Lambert Farrington.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Winfred and Jimmy Farrington. Johnny loved to spend time...

Oct 20, 2021

Thelma Sluder Shepherd, age 92, of West Jefferson and Creston, passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Shepherd was born on August 11, 1929 in Ashe County to William Edgar and Stella Osborne Sluder. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Weldon Shepherd; brothers Fred Sluder, Ralph Sluder, and Walter Clyde Sluder; and...

Oct 18, 2021

Harley Marie Taylor, age 22 of Grassy Creek, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. Ms. Taylor was born on June 15, 1999 in Ashe County to Marvin Jimmy Taylor and Regina Gail Roten Dugger. She was preceded in death by a brother, Justin Todd Canter. Her son, Bentley Ray Taylor, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.

Oct 13, 2021

Natalie Elaine Severt Stuart, age 58 of West Jefferson passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.  Mrs. Stuart was born September 24, 1963 in Watauga County to the late Leonard and Nancy Barr Severt.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sister, Angela Chrisenberry.

Graveside services will...

Oct 12, 2021

Earsie Mae Hamm Roland, age 89 of Lansing, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Margate Health and Rehab. Mrs. Roland was born on December 22, 1931 in Ashe County to Troy Edward Hamm and Luna Matilda Greer Hamm. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alvin Howard Roland, Jr., a son, Roger Roland, two...

Oct 8, 2021

Tim Hardin, age 57 of West Jefferson passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at his home. Mr. Hardin was born August 2, 1964 to the late Thomas and Wanda Jean Billings Hardin.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Cathy Marie Calhoun Hardin, daughter, Kelly Hardin and grandson, Gavin Slate. Tim...

Oct 6, 2021

Steven Douglas Roark, age 45 of West Jefferson, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center.  Steve was born July 10, 1976 in Mtn. City, TN to the late Paul and Betty Sue McCulloch Roark.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his grandparents and brother-in-law, Tony Yoggerst.  Steve was a loving...

Oct 6, 2021

Willa Mae Ball Campbell, age 85 of West Jefferson, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Edward J. Miller Rehab Center (Margate).  Mrs. Campbell was born in Lansing, NC, June 23, 1936 to the late Clarence and Gladys Hartsog Ball.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Lunsford.  She graduated from...

Oct 4, 2021

Elsie Mae Calhoun Welch, age 82 of Warrensville, died Monday, October 4, 2021 at Life Care Center of Banner Elk.  Mrs. Welch was born April 5, 1939 in Ashe County to the late Chanie Carson Calhoun and Blanche Grethel Poe Calhoun.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Welch.  Elsie attended...

Oct 4, 2021

Dora Turner Smith, age 78 of West Jefferson, died Monday, October 4, 2021 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.  Mrs. Smith was born December 5, 1942 in Ashe County to the late Joseph and Elza Perkins Turner.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Priscilla Smith Wood, sisters, Maxine Trotter, Ilene Poe and...

Sep 30, 2021

Teresa Lynn Jones Beal, age 56 of Claremont, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Mrs. Beal was born on March 24, 1965 in Ashe County to Joseph Worth Jones and Daphne Sullivan Jones. She was preceded in death by her father.

Teresa loved to buy gifts for people. She was one of the best shoppers and...

Sep 30, 2021

Jerry Lee Rash, age 64 of Fleetwood, died Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center. Jerry was born February 8, 1957 in Ashe County to the late Charles and Marie Snyder Rash.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Diane Rash and Bernice Taylor, five brothers, Paul, J. C., Joe, Buford...