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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.

Johnny Dale Denny

Johnny Dale Denny

Feb 7, 2019

Johnny Dale Denny, age 64 of Warrensville, went to his Heavenly home Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his residence following a period of declining health.

Johnny was born December 12, 1954 in Ashe County to the late Rev. Jessie James Denny and Carrie Bell Denny. Johnny was co-owner of Denny Brothers Logging along with his brother Ed...

John Kenneth Howell

John Kenneth Howell

Feb 6, 2019

John Kenneth Howell, age 79 of Jefferson, died Wednesday evening, February 6, 2019 at Margate Health and Rehab.  Mr. Howell was born Wednesday, April 12, 1939 in Ashe County to the late Wiley and Ola Pennington Howell.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a grandson, Sean Cerda, brother, Joe Howell, sister, Barbara Richardson,...

Robertine (Phipps)  Francis

Robertine (Phipps) Francis

Feb 5, 2019

Robertine Phipps Francis, age 93, passed away February 5, 2019 at her home.  Mrs. Francis was born February 27, 1925 in Ashe County to the late James Robert and Lessie Dickson Phipps.  She was married to the late Colonel Elijah Francis.

Mrs. Francis is survived by her son, Ronald P. Francis and wife Glenda of Danville, VA,...

Barbara Ann (Dexter)  Gupton

Barbara Ann (Dexter) Gupton

Feb 1, 2019

Barbara Ann Dexter Gupton, age 79, of Jefferson went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2019.  Mrs. Gupton was born June 30, 1939 in Pearl River, NY to the late Russell and Mary Rassaert Dexter.  She is proceeded in death by her parents, her husband James Cabot Gupton and her son Russell Gupton. Bobbie graduated from Oglethorpe...

Thomas "Tommy" William Medley

Thomas "Tommy" William Medley

Feb 1, 2019

Thomas William Medley, better known as Tommy, age 63 of Deep Gap, died Friday, February 1, 2019 at his home.  Tommy was born September 28, 1955 in Ashe County to the late Pete and Louise Taylor Medley.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brother, Mike Medley.

Graveside services will be...

Richard Henry McGrady

Richard Henry McGrady

Jan 31, 2019

Richard Henry McGrady age 82, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 31, 2019.  He was born April 5, 1936 in Grayson County, VA to Robert Oscar and Flossie Mae Davis McGrady.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Geneva McGrady Johnson and a brother Kyle McGrady.  Richard retired from Sprague Electric (United...

Mary Ellen (Osborne)  Eller

Mary Ellen (Osborne) Eller

Jan 30, 2019

Mrs. Mary Ellen Osborne Eller, age 80 of Jefferson, formerly of Adelphi, MD, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Ashe Assisted Living. Mrs. Eller was born on August 19, 1938 in Ashe County to Ottis Osborne and Gail McCoy Osborne Price. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Teddy Allen Eller.

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James Haden Rash

James Haden Rash

Jan 28, 2019

James Haden Rash, age 79 of Jefferson, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Rash was born November 24, 1939 in Ashe County to Daniel Joseph and Virgie Snyder Rash.  He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Jean Loggins.  Mr. Rash worked in Pennsylvania and Maryland where he spent much of...

Rose Ann (Campbell)  Calhoun

Rose Ann (Campbell) Calhoun

Jan 21, 2019

Rose Ann Campbell Calhoun, age 75 of West Jefferson, died Monday, January 21, 2019 at Margate Health and Rehab.  Mrs. Calhoun was born March 28, 1943 in Ashe County to the late Paul and Hattie Francis Campbell.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brother, Dallas Campbell.

Mrs. Calhoun retired from...

Ida Belle (McNeill)  Brown

Ida Belle (McNeill) Brown

Jan 21, 2019

Mrs. Ida Belle McNeill Brown, age 81 of Jefferson, died on Monday, January 21, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Brown was born on November 6, 1937 in Ashe County to Thomas Thurman and Bessie Miller McNeill. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Don McNeill, Garl McNeill, and Wade McNeill; four sisters; Clyde Black, Mary Prestwood,...

Dorothy Irene Keller

Dorothy Irene Keller

Jan 20, 2019

Dorothy Irene Keller, 80 years died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC.

Dorothy was born March 12, 1938 near North English, Iowa, a twin daughter of  John G. and Gladys U. (VanDee Kerkove) Keller.

She graduated from St. Elizabeth’s Catholic High School in Harper, Iowa...

Edwin Eugene Tucker

Edwin Eugene Tucker

Jan 20, 2019

Edwin Eugene Tucker, age 58 of Concord, died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at his home. He was born in Concord, NC on October 12, 1960 to the late Jim and Joyce Parker Tucker. Edwin graduated from Central Cabarrus High School in 1978, and graduated college from University of North Carolina Charlotte. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to...

Donald Victor Schuster

Donald Victor Schuster

Jan 20, 2019

Donald Victor Schuster, age 91 of Jefferson, died Sunday morning, January 20, 2019 at his home.  Mr. Schuster was born Wednesday, February 16, 1927 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Victor Joseph and Mary Kerrigan Schuster.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother, Al Schuster.  Mr. Schuster was an active member of ...

Buford Stanley Wilson

Buford Stanley Wilson

Jan 15, 2019

Buford Stanley Wilson Jr., age 72 of West Jefferson died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Buford was born August 27, 1946 in Johnson City, TN to the late Buford and Ida Hilton Wilson.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister, Senrea Richardson and brother, Rex Wilson.

Buford...

Janet Faye (Marsh)  Zeller

Janet Faye (Marsh) Zeller

Jan 14, 2019

Janet Faye Marsh Zeller, age 70 of Glendale Springs died Monday, January 14, 2019 at Watauga Medical Center.

Mrs. Zeller is survived by her husband, Lou Zeller, daughters, Lauriel Rader of Ohio, Cory Zeller of Marshall, LouAnna Zeller of Marshall, Dee Creech of Charlotte, and Ginny Lawrimore of Idaho, son, Ballard Hoyle of Asheville, her mother, Irene...

Haroldean Miller

Haroldean Miller

Jan 10, 2019

Haroldean Miller age 83 of Jefferson, died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Mr. Miller was born on Sunday, March 10, 1935 to the late Robert Howard and Brucie Mae Shatley Miller. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Roy Lee Miller. He retired from Thomasville Furniture and...

Darrell Breece Baldwin

Darrell Breece Baldwin

Jan 10, 2019

Darrell Breece Baldwin age 79 of Lansing died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Margate Health and Rehab. Center.  Mr. Baldwin was born September 22, 1939 in Ashe County to the late Wiley and Fannie Neaves Baldwin.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Edna Baldwin and sister Bonnie Howe....

Rex Little

Rex Little

Jan 8, 2019

Rex Little, age, 79 of Lansing, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Mr. Little was born June 25, 1939 in Ashe County to Howard and Louise Rye Little.  He was preceded in death by his father and his daughter, Kim Little.  Rex retired after 30 years of service from the NC Dept. of Transportation. ...

Jerry Wayne Absher

Jerry Wayne Absher

Jan 7, 2019

Jerry Wayne Absher age 71 of Jefferson passed away, Monday, January 7, 2019 at his home. Mr. Absher was born on Tuesday, June 10, 1947 in Ashe County to the late Tom and Sybol Pollard Absher. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Absher. Jerry graduated from Ashe Central High School, Berea ...

Hessie (Barker)  Lewis

Hessie (Barker) Lewis

Jan 7, 2019

Hessie Barker Lewis, age, 96 of Jefferson, died Monday, January 7, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Lewis was born March 15, 1922 in Ashe County to the late James and Eary Carpenter Barker.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her first husband, Oscar Francis and brother, Virgil Barker. She loved to quilt,...

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