Obituaries

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 with a bachelor’s degree...

Apr 13, 2024

Anna Lucille Johnston, age 20, was received into the loving presence of her Redeemer on April 13, 2024.She was born in Kiev, Ukraine, on August 22, 2003, and became part of the Johnston family through adoption in November, 2018. Anna thrived in her family as a daughter and sister, and she was dearly loved by many family and friends.Her life...

Apr 12, 2024

Barbara Ann Barker Stuart, a beloved wife, mother, sister and devoted grandmother, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was 75 years old.  Barbara was born on July 29, 1948 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Rhonda Jones and Opal Blackburn Barker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...

Apr 10, 2024

Patricia Ann Buffington Bethel, age 94 of West Jefferson, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Margate Health and Rehab Center in Ashe County, NC. She was born in Snyder County, PA, on July 25, 1929 to the late Lester Clayton and Carrie Edna Krider Buffington. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her...

Apr 8, 2024

On April 8, 2024, the world lost a remarkable soul as Rolin Davis, affectionately known as "Buck", passed away at his residence. He was born on July 31, 1934, in Ashe County, NC. He led a fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy that touched the hearts of all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents Bruner...

Apr 3, 2024

Carl Lee Shatley, age 82 of Laurel Springs passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mr. Shatley was born on December 14, 1941 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Charles and Velma Osborne Shatley.  In addition to his parents Carl was also preceded in death by three brothers, Ray Dean Shatley, Glen Allen Royal...

Apr 3, 2024

Joanne M. Knock Urbanek said her last “toodle-oo” at Margate Health and Rehab in West Jefferson on April 3, 2024 at the age of 87.

Joanne was born and raised in Champion, Ohio, the daughter of Ivan and Mary Schoultz Knock. After graduating from Champion High School, she met and married Ted Urbanek and they built their first home in Leavittsburg,...

Apr 2, 2024

Jack Benny Brown, age 75 of Creston, North Carolina passed away on April 2, 2024, at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Jack was born in North Carolina on November 8, 1948 to the late, James Paul and Edith Potter Brown. In addition to his parents Jack was also preceded in death by one brother, Bill Brown and one sister, Suzanne...

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...

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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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...