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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.
Lenna Raye (Craven) Gray
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...
Thomas Odell Wyatt
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 ...
Harry Roger Blevins
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...
Georgia (Stanley) Blevins
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....
Tony Robert Jones
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...
Jody Lynn Blevins
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...
Billy "Bill" James Brown
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...
Joel B. Lambert
Nov 27, 2019
Joel B. Lambert, age 62 of Crumpler, died Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Mr. Lambert was born January 26, 1957 in Ashe County. Joel was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lee Lambert and brother, Gale Lambert. He loved spending time with his grandson, family and friends. Joel was a Volkswagen...
Jerry E. "Bo" Campbell
Nov 24, 2019
Mr. Jerry E. Campbell, better known as “Bo”, age 71 of Warrensville, died on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Campbell was born on December 12, 1947 in Ashe County to Ezekiel and Helen Greer Campbell. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Gerald Campbell.
Mr. Campbell was a member...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. ...
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