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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.
Ray Dale Stike
Sep 2, 2017
Ray Dale Stike age 88 of West Jefferson died Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Ashe Assisted Living Center. Mr. Stike was born in Ashe County on April 26, 1929 to Willie Moses and Hattie Turnmire Stike. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Annie Medley Stike, son, Donald Craig Stike, brother, Riley Alfred Stike, daughter, Linda...
Johnny William McNeill
Aug 31, 2017
Johnny William McNeill Jr., age 57 of West Jefferson passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at his home. Johnny was born February 8, 1960 in Ashe County to Johnny and Tencie Dishman McNeill. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Billy James “Buzz” McNeill.
He was a graduate of Beaver Creek...
Nena Belle (Barr) Shepherd
Aug 29, 2017
Nena Belle Barr Shepherd (93) passed away peacefully on August 29th 2017. She lived a long life filled with challenge and success, travel and culture, as well as much love and joy.
Nena was born June 23, 1924 in West Jefferson NC, daughter of Basil Duke Barr and Mabel Phillips. A graduate of the...
Mr. Meredith Ballou
Aug 25, 2017
Mr. Meredith Ballou age 79 of Jefferson died Friday, August 25, 2017 at Wake Forest University Baptist Hospital. Mr. Ballou was born in Ashe County, NC to, Lionel Uriah and Ruby Grace Stuart Ballou. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Shelba Jean Neaves Ballou. He was a member of Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church, serving...
Doris Lee (Lewis) Hammons
Aug 25, 2017
Mrs. Doris Lee Lewis Hammons, age 75 of West Jefferson, died Friday, August 25, 2017 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Hammons was born September 30, 1941 in Ashe County to Winfred Scott Lewis and Edna Milam Lewis. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jerry Scott Lewis. Her hobbies included working in her garden, square...
Johnny "Shep" Michael Shepherd
Aug 24, 2017
Johnny Michael Shepherd, better known as "Shep" age 60, of Lansing, died Thursday, August 23, 2017 at Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. Mr. Shepherd was a simple man who loved the outdoors. His many hobbies were, fishing, hunting, hiking and gardening. He loved his family, grandchildren and many friends.
Funeral services will be held at...
Sally Orlando Uraro
Aug 24, 2017
Mrs. Sally Orlando Uraro age 88, of Laurel Springs, NC died Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Mrs. Uraro was born August 12, 1929 in Islip, NY to Joseph and Alice Bertela Orlando. Mrs. Uraro was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Pasquale Uraro and brother Joseph Orlando. Mrs. Uraro loved spending time...
Hugh Bradley Lawrence
Aug 21, 2017
Hugh Bradley Lawrence age 82 of Lenoir formerly of Ashe County died Monday August 21, 2017 at his sister’s home in Lenoir.
Memorial services will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Brother Ralph Smith.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 pm prior to...
Rev. Everette Ray Little
Aug 21, 2017
Rev. Everette Ray Little age 71, of Crumpler, died on Monday, August 21, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Rev. Little was born on August 15, 1946 in Ashe County, NC to Paul and Wilma Howell Little. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant brother, Ronnie Little. Everette served in the U.S. Army during...
Sandra Wilcock Giguere
Aug 17, 2017
Sandra Wilcock Giguere of Jefferson, NC passed away Thursday, August 17, 2017. Sandy was born on January 4 in New Haven, Connecticut to Joseph and Ruth Robarts Wilcock. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents. Sandy is survived by: her husband, Robert George Giguere; son, Robert Joseph (Devin) Giguere of CT; daughter, Jolene (Ronald) Snyder of Jefferson, NC;...
Vickie Leigh (Black) Miller
Aug 17, 2017
Ms. Vickie Leigh Miller age 66, of Hickory, died Thursday, August 17, 2017 at Frye Regional Medical Center. Ms. Miller was born June 3, 1951 in Ashe County to Ralph and Reva Houck Black. Ms. Miller was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Robert Black. Vickie had a tender heart and a free spirit. She was always...
Randy Ray Bundy
Aug 15, 2017
Mr. Randy Ray Bundy age 62, of Lansing, NC died Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Bundy was born July 20, 1955 in Clinton County, Indiana to Clyde and Maude Billingsly Bundy. Mr. Bundy was preceded in death by his parents, step-son, Eric Latham and brother, Tom Bundy. Randy served in the US Army and retired...
Mary Teresa Abenante Ocuto
Aug 14, 2017
Mrs. Mary Teresa Abenante Ocuto, age 94 of West Jefferson, NC died on Monday, August 14, 2017 at Margate Health & Rehab Center in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. Ocuto was born on June 19, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY to Luigi and Filomena Mele Abenante. Mrs. Ocuto was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Anthony Ocuto, son, Robert Ocuto, sister,...
Mr. Doug Woodie
Aug 10, 2017
Mr. Doug Woodie age 72, of West Jefferson, NC died on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Mr. Woodie was born on January 24, 1945 in Ashe County to Edward Hampton and Bertie Sexton Woodie. Mr. Woodie was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Crystal Gail Woodie, two infant sisters and four brothers,...
Ms. Teresa Gladys Faye McVey
Aug 7, 2017
Ms. Teresa Gladys Faye McVey age 52, of Lansing, NC died Monday, August 7, 2017 at her home. Ms. McVey was born October 8, 1964 in Jefferson, NC to the late Loyd and Beulah Barker McVey. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Badger Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held...
Mr. Edward Carl Stike Jr
Aug 1, 2017
Mr. Edward Stike Jr. age 64, of West Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Margate Health & Rehab Center. Mr. Stike was born December 2, 1952 in Ashe County to Edward Carl and Helen Barker Stike. Mr. Stike was preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Sylvia Stike. Mr. Stike was a member of Ashe County...
Mrs. Lorene Bare
Jul 27, 2017
Mrs. Lorene Bare age 88, of Jefferson, NC died Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson. Mrs. Bare was born on June 4, 1929 in Ashe County. Mrs. Bare was preceded in death by her parents, Everette and Ollie Lambert Farrington, her husband, Richard Bare and brother, Richard Farrington. Mrs. Bare enjoyed working in her yard, gardening...
Mr. Clyde Lee Weaver
Jul 24, 2017
Mr. Clyde Lee Weaver Sr. age 71, of Creston, NC died Monday, July 24, 2017. Mr. Weaver was born November 25, 1945 in Ashe County to Thomas and Gertrude Jenkins Weaver. Mr. Weaver was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Nancy Kathryn Emerson and Sue Greer. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 5, 2017 at 12:00 noon...
Mr. Max Hurley
Jul 19, 2017
Oscar Max Hurley ("Max") of West Jefferson, NC, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Ashe Assisted Living Center. He was 82 years old. Max was born on June 28, 1935 in Ashe County to the late Oscar and Mary Julia Severt Hurley. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Michael, and by his siblings, Bryce Hurley,...
Joyce Ann Day Hamm
Jul 17, 2017
Mrs. Joyce Ann Day Hamm, age 74 of Fleetwood, NC died on Monday, July 17, 2017 at her home. Mrs. Hamm was born on May 29, 1943 in Springfield, Virginia to Kirby Franklin and Juanita Ladd Day. Mrs. Hamm was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Betty Jane Beverly, son, Billy Jack Maine, grandson, Robert Miller, Sr., and niece,...
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