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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.

Kelly McNeil

Kelly McNeil

Nov 20, 2019

Kelly McNeil, age 48 of Jefferson, died Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center.  Kelly was born, Sunday, November 7, 1971 in Tampa, FL to Patrick and Gail Kendrick Martin.  She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Katherine and Warren Kendrick.  Kelly loved to run and spend time with her grandchildren.  She was always known...

Gale Fred Walker

Gale Fred Walker

Nov 20, 2019

Gale Fred Walker, age 81 of West Jefferson passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at Margate Health and Rehab. Mr. Walker was born January 19, 1938 in Whitetop, VA to John Ivory Walker and Ina Ethel Sullivan Walker. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Robert James Walker; fifteen brothers and sisters; and his...

Howard Vance Eller

Howard Vance Eller

Nov 19, 2019

Howard Vance Eller, age 80 of West Jefferson, died Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at his home. Mr. Eller was born February 24, 1939 in Ashe County to the late Fred and Edith Patrick Eller.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers, Thomas Ray Eller, Warren Gulf Eller and Clarence Eller, sisters, Helen Johnson...

Dr. William Thomas Rice

Dr. William Thomas Rice

Nov 15, 2019

Dr. William Thomas Rice, age 97, died on November 15, 2019 following a brief illness.

The son of the late Eugene James Rice and Laura Lanier Rice, he was born August 12, 1922 in Savannah, Georgia.  His family moved to Asheville, NC in 1925 due to his mother's failing health.  He graduated from Lee Edwards High School...

Violet Bernice (Darr)  Overwater

Violet Bernice (Darr) Overwater

Nov 14, 2019

Violet Bernice Darr Overwater, age 94 of Laurel Springs formerly of Homeland, CA, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Overwater was born December 1, 1924 in Iowa to the late Frank and Annette Darr.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Allen Edward Overwater, two sons, Wayne...

Ambrose "Jay" Joe Blevins

Ambrose "Jay" Joe Blevins

Nov 14, 2019

Ambrose Joe Blevins, better known as Jay, age 80 of Black Mountain, formerly of Creston, died Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Black Mountain Neuro-Medical Treatment Center.  Jay was born May 11, 1939 in Ashe County to the late William and Bertha Cox Blevins.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers, Harold, Jimmy, Don,...

Robert Grubbs Britton

Robert Grubbs Britton

Nov 12, 2019

Robert Grubbs Britton, better known as Bob, age 83 of Jefferson, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Britton was born April 29, 1936 in Winston Salem, NC to the late Oscar and Addie Slater Grubbs.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister Evola Ketner and son-in-law, Howard Hartsfield....

Douglas Chester Banks

Douglas Chester Banks

Nov 11, 2019

Douglas Chester Banks, age 75 of Creston, NC died Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home.  Mr. Banks was born May 15, 1944 in Ashe County to Chester and Ethel Johnson Banks.  He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Banks and his father, Chester Banks.  Douglas loved to fish and hunt in his spare time. He retired...

Donnie Ernest Harvey

Donnie Ernest Harvey

Nov 5, 2019

Donnie Ernest Harvey, age 71 of Warrensville, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.  Mr. Harvey was born May 5, 1948 in Arnett, WV to the late George and Lovie Blevins Harvey.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Sue Jones Harvey.  Donnie was a faithful member of...

Rebecca (Ham)  Chrisawn

Rebecca (Ham) Chrisawn

Nov 4, 2019

Rebecca Ham Chrisawn, age 71, of West Jefferson, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Mrs. Chrisawn was born on May 12, 1948 in Ashe County to the late Robert Wade and Lorraine Stansberry Ham.

Mrs. Chrisawn is survived by: her husband, Darrell Chrisawn of the home; two...

Myrtle (Clark)  May

Myrtle (Clark) May

Nov 4, 2019

Myrtle Clark May, age 93 of West Jefferson, died Monday, November 4, 2019 at Ashe Assisted Living.  Mrs. May was born March 19, 1926 in Ashe County to the late Lester and Lura Goss Clark.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Letcher May.  Myrtle was a graduate of Lansing High School. ...

Elmer Lionel Campbell

Elmer Lionel Campbell

Nov 1, 2019

Elmer Lionel Campbell better known as Lionel age 76 of Lansing passed away on Friday night, November 1, 2019 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. He was born on Wednesday, May 5, 1943 in Ashe County to the late John Andrew and Lula Jane Stuart Campbell. Including his parents he was preceded in death by his nephew, Danny...

Marklyn Lydia Smith

Marklyn Lydia Smith

Oct 27, 2019

Marklyn Lydia Smith, age 68 of West Jefferson passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at her home. Ms. Smith was born on August 29, 1951 in Jasper, Florida to Mark and Lydia Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Terry Smith and Chester Smith.

Ms. Smith volunteered at Generations Daycare for many...

Bobby G. Greene

Bobby G. Greene

Oct 23, 2019

Bobby G. Greene, age 81 of Todd, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his home.  Mr. Greene was born April 5, 1938 in Watauga County to the late Bruce and Bina Miller Greene.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son Robbie Greene.  Mr. Greene served in the  US Army and was stationed...

Leslie Ann (Dayton)  Windberg

Leslie Ann (Dayton) Windberg

Oct 20, 2019

Mrs. Leslie Ann Dayton Windberg, age 58 of Jefferson, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at her home.  Mrs. Windberg was born on December 27, 1960 in Canton, Ohio to Richard and Monica DeCiara.  She was preceded in death by her father along with her mother and father-in-law, James and Roberta Windberg.

Leslie loved...

Richard Harold Wolfe

Richard Harold Wolfe

Oct 19, 2019

Richard Harold Wolfe, age 53 of Jefferson, died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Wolfe was born September 11, 1966 in Philadelphia, PA to Thomas Lee Sr. and Anna Thornton Wolfe.  He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Lee Wolfe Sr., sisters, Darlene and Patricia Wolfe, and aunts, Christine Wolfe, Shelby Jane Wolfe, Brenda...

Sandra Saxton Cook

Sandra Saxton Cook

Oct 18, 2019

Mrs. Sandra Saxton Cook, age 76 of Fleetwood, North Carolina, formerly of Alabama and South Florida, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mrs. Cook was born on March 23, 1943 in Bessemer, Alabama to the late Grady Mayfield and Lois Hawkins McCarty.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by...

Jennifer René Sheets

Jennifer René Sheets

Oct 18, 2019

Jennifer René Sheets, age 42 of Jefferson, died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Margate Health & Rehab Center.  Jennifer was born April 18, 1977 in Prestonsburg, KY to Rev. Russell Sheets and Eileen Willson Sheets.  She was preceded in death by her mother, grandparents and niece, Britany Dawn Sheets.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm...

Brian Borelle

Brian Borelle

Oct 16, 2019

Brian Borelle, age 55 of West Jefferson, died Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at his home.  Mr. Borelle was born January 11, 1964 in Johnstown, PA to William and Mary Jane Downie Borelle.  He was preceded in death by his parents, girlfriend, Mary Miller, Mary’s son, Nathan Osborne and sister, Susan Borelle.  Brian fell in love with Ashe County and...

Charles Bryson McBrayer

Charles Bryson McBrayer

Oct 10, 2019

Charles Bryson McBrayer, 70, of Laurel Springs, died October 10,

2019 at his home in Laurel Springs, North Carolina. He was

predeceased by his parents, Charles (Pete) and Linda McBrayer of

Forest City, NC, and his brothers Tommy and Chris McBrayer. He is

survived by his wife, Jeanne; sons, Bryson McBrayer...

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