Obituaries

Dec 25, 2019

Martha Lou Blevins Lovvorn, age 85 of North Wilkesboro died Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at her home.  Mrs. Lovvorn was born August 9, 1934 in Marion, VA to the late James and Julie Dinkins Blevins.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Lovvorn, brother, Scott Blevins, sisters, Mary Kibler, Betty...

Dec 24, 2019

Hazel Geneva Turner Blevins age 81 of Crumpler, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Blevins was born October 2, 1938 in Ashe County to the late Aubrey and Lura Sawyer Turner.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Earnie Lee Blevins and son, Gregory...

Dec 21, 2019

Sally Jones Eldridge age 80 of Creston died on Saturday, December 21, 2019 surrounded by her family at her home. She was born in Warrensville on Friday, March 3, 1939 to the late Carl Benjamin and Ella Handy Jones.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by brothers, Marvin, Wiley, Lum...

Dec 18, 2019

Glena Gale Barker, age 81 of West Jefferson passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Ashe Assisted Living.  Glena was born August 2, 1938 in Lancaster, PA to the late Dean and Virginia Neaves Barker.  Glena loved being a homemaker, doing cross stitch and embroidery.  She was a wonderful babysitter and enjoyed taking care of children.  Glena...

Dec 16, 2019

Vester Lee Mahaffey Sr., age 80 of West Jefferson, died Monday, December 16, 2019 at his home. Mr. Mahaffey was born February 1, 1939 in Ashe County to the late Coy and Lizzie Stanley Mahaffey.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Ella Gaye Barker Mahaffey, brothers, Garland and Larry Mahaffey and...

Dec 14, 2019

Clyde S. Hart, age 91 of Jefferson, passed away on Saturday morning, December 14, 2019.  Mr. Hart was born October 7, 1928 in Ashe County to the late Fred Cox and Musie Duke Hart of Nathans Creek. He was a faithful member and deacon of Bristol Baptist Church.  He was self-employed in several businesses, but mainly in the dry...

Dec 14, 2019

Elmer Blan Jordan age 82 of West Jefferson died Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, February 2, 1937 to the late Allie and Bertha Elizabeth Elliott Jordan. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother, Ray Jordan. Mr. Jordan served in the US Army and was...

Dec 13, 2019

Shirley Ann Miller, age 78 of West Jefferson, the Glendale Springs community, died Friday, December 13, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Miller was born February 27, 1941 in Ashe County to the late Wesley and Ola Severt Miller.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Rudd Miller, brothers, Jake and Bobby Miller...

Dec 11, 2019

Simone Lucia McLain Avery, age 78 of Jefferson, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Avery was born September 23, 1941 in Berkshire County, MA to the late Leon McClain and Lucia Roseanna Mercier Johnson.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sister, Mae Mercier Cormier.

Simone loved her...

Dec 10, 2019

James Emory Spencer, age 80 of Mouth of Wilson, VA died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at his home.  Mr. Spencer was born June 26, 1939 in Grayson County, Virginia to Marvin and Lanta Sturgill Spencer.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by; brother, William “Mack” Spencer and sisters, Lorraine Spencer Williams and Thelma Spencer...

Dec 8, 2019

Harlie Junior Taylor age 79 of Jefferson died Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Taylor was born in Ashe County on Wednesday, November 13, 1940 to the late Willie Oscar and Susie Elizabeth McCormick Taylor. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna JoAnne Jones Taylor. He was a member...

Dec 6, 2019

Lenna Raye Craven Gray, 86, passed away on December 6, 2019 after a valiant battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Unmitigated love and devotion from her family and her firm belief in God supported her throughout her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.

The family will host a Gathering of Remembrance 3:00-5:00 pm Saturday, December 14, 2019 at...

Dec 4, 2019

Mr. Thomas Odell Wyatt, age 93 of Lansing, died on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wyatt was born on July 5, 1926 in Ashe County to Grandville and Matilda Tedder Wyatt. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ollie Mae Gilley Wyatt, a son, Jack Sexton, two sisters, three granddaughters, and three ...

Dec 4, 2019

Harry Roger Blevins of Lansing, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ethel Clark Blevins and brother, Ward Blevins.  He was employed by Sprague Electric for over 42 years.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 11:00 am at...

Dec 2, 2019

Georgia Stanley Blevins, age 76 of Lansing passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Blevins was born on October 27, 1943 in Ashe County to Harley and Annie Stanley. She was preceded in death by her parents. She enjoyed collecting Indian figurines. She loved her husband and her family and had a very giving heart. Mrs....

Nov 30, 2019

Tony Robert Jones, age 60 of Spruce Pine, died November 30, 2019 at Carolinas Healthcare System-Morganton. Tony was born August 26, 1959 in Ashe County to the late John Paul and Gladys Miller Jones.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother, Ronnie Jones.  Tony loved to write short stories and science fiction...

Nov 30, 2019

Jody Lynn Blevins died at his home in Jefferson, NC. He was 51 years old. Jody was a very talented and gifted man. He loved to help people overcome challenges in life, especially those dealing with mental illness. He himself struggled with this disease. However, he overcame this challenge and was able to earn a Masters Degree from Goddard...

Nov 29, 2019

Billy James Brown better known as Bill age 75 of West Jefferson died Friday, November 29, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Brown was born in Hickory, NC on Tuesday, November 21, 1944 to the late James Paul and Edith Potter Brown. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Susanne Church and...