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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.

Jacqueline "Jackie" Miller Roark

Jacqueline "Jackie" Miller Roark

May 30, 2015

Jacqueline Marydell Miller Roark of Jefferson, better known as Jackie moved to her heavenly home Saturday, May 30, 2015. Mrs. Roark was born in Ashe county January 1, 1927 to Edward and Emma Mash Miller. She was a housewife and also worked at Greensboro Manufacturing until she retired. She married Roger Roark on June 29, 1946. She enjoyed cooking for...

Mrs. Pamela Ann Vaughan Wood

Mrs. Pamela Ann Vaughan Wood

May 29, 2015

Pamela Ann Vaughan Wood age 60 of Wilkesboro died on Friday, May 29, 2015. Mrs. Wood was born in Ashe County on January 9, 1955 to Irvin Green and Clementine Ann Blevins Vaughan. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Jerry Wood, three brothers, Irvin Vaughan, Jr., Anthony Vaughan, and Larry Vaughan. Among her hobbies she enjoyed cooking,...

Mrs. Edna Elizabeth Blevins Shumate

Mrs. Edna Elizabeth Blevins Shumate

May 28, 2015

Edna Elizabeth Blevins Shumate age 88, of West Jefferson, died on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Shumate was born on April 15, 1927 in Ashe County to Edgar and Carrie Elliott Blevins. Mrs. Shumate was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James Garland Shumate, son, Bob Shumate, two sisters, Irene Blevins, Pauline Church,...

James Hayes "Jimmy" Carlton

James Hayes "Jimmy" Carlton

May 24, 2015

Mr. James Hayes "Jimmy" Carlton, age 48 of West Jefferson, NC died on Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Mr. Carlton was born on March 26, 1967 in Ashe County, NC to Burl Hayes and Betty Walters Carlton. Mr. Carlton was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He enjoyed spending time with his children, cooking,...

Ricky Warren Goodman

Ricky Warren Goodman

May 18, 2015

Mr. Ricky Warren Goodman, age 51 of West Jefferson, died on Monday, May 18, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Mr. Goodman was born on December 28, 1963 in Wilmington, DE to the late Warren George "Dub" and Ann Blevins Goodman. Mr. Goodman graduated from Beaver Creek High School, then attended Mars Hill College before earning his Master's...

Ms. Jame "Amy" Sue Miller Brown

Ms. Jame "Amy" Sue Miller Brown

May 15, 2015

Ms. Jame Sue Miller Brown better known as Amy age 58, of North Wilkesboro, died on Friday, May 15, 2015 at residence. Ms. Brown was born on January 4, 1957 in Grays Harbor County, WA to the late John R. and Carrie Catron . Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Badger Funeral...

Mr. "L.C." Leonard Clayton Roten

Mr. "L.C." Leonard Clayton Roten

May 15, 2015

Mr. Leonard Clayton "L.C." Roten age 65, of Creston, died on Friday, May 15, 2015 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem. Mr. Roten was born on September 7, 1949 in Ashe County to Albert and Maggie Osborne Roten. Mr. Roten was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Robert Roten, and sister, Judy Roten. Mr. Roten was...

Mrs Ann Graham Witherspoon Goss

Mrs Ann Graham Witherspoon Goss

May 14, 2015

Mrs. Ann Graham Witherspoon Goss age 76, of Jefferson, died on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Goss was born on May 13, 1939 in Ashe County to the late James Gordon and Mary Grace Witherspoon. Mrs. Goss was an avid reader; she enjoyed baking, sewing (especially smocking), politics and banana splits. She was a very creative and...

Charles Nelson "Nelse" Wyatt

Charles Nelson "Nelse" Wyatt

May 14, 2015

Mr. Charles Nelson "Nelse" Wyatt, age 68, of Lansing, NC died on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Margate Health and Rehab Center in Jefferson. Mr. Wyatt was born on March 3, 1947 in Grayson County, VA to Edwin and Rosa May Hart Wyatt. Mr. Wyatt was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Irene Miller Wyatt, sisters, Ressie Marie...

Gloria Jean Kennedy VanDyke

Gloria Jean Kennedy VanDyke

May 13, 2015

Gloria Jean Kennedy VanDyke, age 75 of Crumpler, NC died on Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Margate Health and Rehab Center in Jefferson. Mrs. VanDyke was born on February 5, 1940 in Grafton, WV to Virgil and Loretta Mayle Kennedy. Mrs. VanDyke was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Arnie Mayle. Mrs. VanDyke was a member of...

Mr. James Carson Stamper

Mr. James Carson Stamper

May 10, 2015

Mr. James Carson Stamper age 89, of San Jose, CA died Sunday, May 10, 2015. Mr. Stamper was born March 13, 1926 to Luther Mckinnley and Chloe Greer Stamper. Graveside services will be held Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 11:00 am at Cole Cemetery in Whitetop, VA by Rev. Dennis Blevins. Mr. Stamper is survived by: 3 daughters, Peggy Albert...

Mr. Jerry Elwood Barker

Mr. Jerry Elwood Barker

May 3, 2015

Jerry Elwood Barker age 72 of Lansing went to be with his Lord and Savior in the early morning of May 3, 2015. Jerry was born in Ashe County on January 14, 1943 to the late Din and Hattie Brooks Barker. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Ethel Testerman and Maxine Overbay. Jerry is survived by his...

James "Jim" Arthur Sturgill

James "Jim" Arthur Sturgill

May 2, 2015

James "Jim" Arthur Sturgill age 79, of Jefferson, NC died on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Sturgill was born on March 13, 1936 in Lansing, NC to the late Charlie Ray and Vivian Testerman Sturgill. Mr. Sturgill was also preceded in death by his wife, Janet Sue "Jan" Wilcox Sturgill. He was a...

Mrs. Lessie Osborne Riley

Mrs. Lessie Osborne Riley

May 1, 2015

Mrs. Lessie Osborne Riley age 94, of Creston, NC died on Friday, May 1, 2015 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Mrs. Riley was born on August 2, 1920 in Creston to J. W. and Maggie Jones Osborne. Mrs. Riley was preceded in death by parents, husband, Rev. Howard Rufus Riley and her brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be...

James Butler "J.B." Roark

James Butler "J.B." Roark

Apr 30, 2015

Mr. James Butler Roark, age 86 of Crumpler died on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at his home. Mr. Roark was born on May 11, 1928 in Ashe County, NC to Keene Chase and Grace Osborne Roark. Mr. Roark was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Dawn Staley, sisters, Eyvonne Stewart, Marilyn Salyer, and Reba Main, brother, Max Roark. Mr....

Lexie Kilby Duvall

Lexie Kilby Duvall

Apr 29, 2015

Lexie Kilby Duvall, age 84 of Tampa, Florida, formerly of Lansing, died Wednesday in Tampa. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 3:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Sunday prior to the funeral service. Mrs. Duvall is...

Ms. Stephanie Dawn Greer Testerman

Ms. Stephanie Dawn Greer Testerman

Apr 23, 2015

Ms. Stephanie Dawn Greer Testerman age 46, of Lansing, NC died Thursday, April 23, 2015 at her home. Ms. Testerman was born January 4, 1969 in Jefferson, NC to Harold and Katrina Mikeal Greer. Memorial services will be held Tuesday at 7:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jim Greer. Ms. Testerman is survived by: Son, Jake Testerman...

Mrs. Mable Jean Taylor

Mrs. Mable Jean Taylor

Apr 22, 2015

Mrs. Mable Jean Taylor, age 78, of West Jefferson, NC, died Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at her home. Born May 19, 1936, in Ashe County to Robert and Virgie Bare Bower, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, James "Fred" Taylor, her parents, son James Michael Taylor, infant daughter Pamela Lynn Taylor, and sister Evelyn McGill....

Mrs. Melissa Dihann Cummings Stike

Mrs. Melissa Dihann Cummings Stike

Apr 21, 2015

Mrs. Melissa Dihann Stike age 61, of Warrensville, NC died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Mrs. Stike was born March 27, 1954 in Abingdon, VA to James and Virginia Necessary Cummings. Mrs. Stike was preceded in death by her mother. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 24, 2015 at 2:00 pm at...

Mrs. Alice "Peggy" Davis Konschak

Mrs. Alice "Peggy" Davis Konschak

Apr 20, 2015

Mrs. Alice (Peggy) Konschak age 91, of Todd, NC passed away Monday, April 20, 2015. Peggy was born September 26, 1923 in Orange, NJ to Wilton and Mildred Sherman Davis. She married Earl R. Konschak on September 7, 1941. Our mom was a US Military wife. Her greatest loves were her family, her country, knitting and sewing. She is survived...

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