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Jeff Greer

Jeff Greer

Mar 27, 2024

Jeff Greer, age 69 of Lansing, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home. He was born on March 13, 1955, in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Bluford Greer and Mamie Poe.

Jeff's life was a testament to his passion for cars and motorcycles, particularly old muscle cars and his...

Jean Roop Bare

Jean Roop Bare

Mar 25, 2024

Jean Roop Bare, age 76 of Jefferson passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born on March 2, 1948 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late, Jack Andrew and Madeline Ham Roop. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Gary and Johnny Roop.

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Chlo Dean (Pharr)  Turner

Chlo Dean (Pharr) Turner

Mar 23, 2024

Chlo Dean Pharr Turner, age 96 of Lansing passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Chlo was born on April 26, 1927 and raised in Iredell County, North Carolina, to the late David Allen and Mary Sharp Pharr. In the early years of her life she moved to Ashe County, North Carolina where...

Dennis Ray Osborne, Sr.

Dennis Ray Osborne, Sr.

Mar 23, 2024

Dennis Ray Osborne, Sr., age 76 of Creston, was born on November 11, 1947, to the late Clarence and Dora Campbell Osborne. He peacefully departed from this life on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in the comforting presence of his daughter and family at her home.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and his cherished wife,...

Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Waln

Ronald "Ronnie" Lee Waln

Mar 21, 2024

Ronald Lee Waln, affectionately known as "Ronnie", age 72 of Fleetwood passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at his home. Mr. Waln was born on February 5, 1952 in Takoma Park, Maryland to the late Robert Lee and Marjorie Joann Waldron Waln. In addition to his parents Ronnie was also preceded in death by a daughter, Bree Dawn...

Lillard Carson "Jim" Blevins

Lillard Carson "Jim" Blevins

Mar 20, 2024

Lillard Carson “Jim” Blevins, age 80 of West Jefferson, formerly of Lansing, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Blevins was born June 14, 1943 in Ashe County to the late Ira and Clyde Lovelace Blevins. He grew up in Lansing, where he developed a deep-rooted sense of community and compassion. Throughout his life, he...

Bobby Joe Johnson

Bobby Joe Johnson

Mar 19, 2024

Bobby Joe Johnson, age 93 of Jefferson passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Johnson was born in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, on November 29, 1930 to the late, Vance Johnson Sr. and Sally Sturgill Johnson.  In addition to his parents Bobby was also preceded in death by his son, Carey Joe...

Betsy Kashinsky

Betsy Kashinsky

Mar 16, 2024

Betsy Kashinsky, a beloved wife, devoted teacher, and passionate advocate, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the age of 77. Born on January 25, 1947, in Miami, FL, to the late Dewey Clarence and Dorothea Gustus.

Betsy's journey was marked by a profound commitment to education and service. Betsy graduated from Florida State University...

Lewis Marvin Upchurch, Jr.

Lewis Marvin Upchurch, Jr.

Mar 14, 2024

Lewis Marvin Upchurch, Jr., age 85, of Fleetwood, NC passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at his home. Mr. Upchurch was born in Hoke County, NC on Wednesday, November 30, 1938 to the late Lewis Marvin Upchurch, Sr., and Mary Susan Spell Upchurch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Susan...

Winnie Lee Taylor

Winnie Lee Taylor

Mar 13, 2024

Winnie Lee Taylor, age 70 of West Jefferson passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Winnie was born on June 6, 1953, in the serene landscapes of Ashe County, North Carolina, to the late Von Raymond and Ennis Ina Parsons Wyatt. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Gale...

Robert "Bobby" John Morgan

Robert "Bobby" John Morgan

Mar 10, 2024

Robert John Morgan, fondly known as Bobby, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at his home.  Bobby was born on January 5, 1950, in Houston, Texas, to the late John and Lovey Panko Morgan.  In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Susan “Suzie” Flick Morgan.

Mr. Morgan's life was...

Dennis Paul Trainor Sr.

Dennis Paul Trainor Sr.

Mar 6, 2024

Dennis Paul Trainor Sr. passed away at his home in Lansing, North Carolina on March 6, 2024, at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of dedication and service.

Mr. Trainor was born on June 18, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Miriam Garrison Trainor...

Sylvia Claudette (Dumont)  Martel

Sylvia Claudette (Dumont) Martel

Mar 6, 2024

Sylvia Dumont Martel, passed away on March 6, 2024, at the age of 88 at Generations of Ashe Assisted Living, in West Jefferson, NC. She was born on November 3, 1935, in Lewiston, Maine, to the late, Emile and Armosa Blais Dumont.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Roland Martel,...

Cline Joseph Osborne

Cline Joseph Osborne

Mar 6, 2024

Cline Joseph Osborne, at 94 years old, was called home to be with his heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Lou Ashley Osborne, daughter Carolyn Ann Osborne, his parents Arlie and Hettie Osborne, sister Mary Belle Strange, brothers Paul (Mary Nell) Osborne, David (Lucille) Osborne, Riley Osborne.

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Ella Pennington Baldwin

Ella Pennington Baldwin

Mar 4, 2024

Ella Pennington Baldwin age 93 of West Jefferson, passed  away Monday morning, March 4, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 23, 1930 in the Little Laurel Community to the late Clint and Lillie Jones Pennington. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by, three brothers, Blaine Pennington of Delaware,...

Rebecca Ann Jones

Rebecca Ann Jones

Mar 4, 2024

Rebecca Ann Jones of Jefferson, North Carolina, peacefully departed from this world on March 4, 2024. She was born on October 30, 1950, in Whitetop, Virginia to the late Lonnie Ray and Inus Farmer Wyatt.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one sister, Brenda Taylor. Rebecca led a quiet and private life, but...

Rita Lynn Elliott

Rita Lynn Elliott

Mar 1, 2024

Rita Lynn Elliott, age 59, passed away Friday, March 1, 2024, at Alleghany Memorial Hospital. She was born to the late Carl Manley Elliott and Martha Gwen Mullis Elliott on Sunday, July 5, 1964, in Ashe County. Ms. Elliott was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Lansing, NC, and was a long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church in...

Doris Ilene Keller

Doris Ilene Keller

Feb 29, 2024

Doris Ilene Keller, 86 years, died on February 29, 2024 at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, North Carolina. Doris 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 in 1956. Doris committed her life...

Sharon Lynn Miller

Sharon Lynn Miller

Feb 29, 2024

Sharon Lynn Miller, age 68, of Jefferson, the Glendale Springs Community, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at her residence. She peacefully departed, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of warmth and kindness. She was born in Ashe County on October 1, 1955. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Miller and mother, Muriel Mash...

Louise (Walker)  Osborne

Louise (Walker) Osborne

Feb 29, 2024

Louise Walker Osborne, age 78 of West Jefferson, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Atrium Health in Cabarrus. Mrs. Osborne was born on November 4, 1945 in Robbinsville, NC to Woodrow and Alma Lemmons Walker. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister, Arbadella Walker and a brother, Carroll Walker.

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