All Obituaries

Kathy Ruth Eldreth Miller, age 60 of West Jefferson, died Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her home.  Kathy was born December 5, 1959 to the late Junior Ray and Julia Treadway Eldreth.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Luther Daniel Miller Sr. and nephew, Colton Eldreth.  Kathy was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  Her favorite things were traveling, reading, gardening and spending time with her...

Lenna Rae Severt Stanley, age 93 of Jefferson, died on Monday, July 6, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Stanley was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on Sunday, April 17, 1927 to the late Fredrick and Sallie Mae Severt.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Eugene Stanley (Gene), and an infant brother. She was a member of Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church. Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 1:30pm at Ashelawn...

Virgil Ray Elliott, age 72 of Lansing died Monday, July 6, 2020 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Elliott was born February 19, 1948 in Ashe County to the late Arthur and Carrie Campbell Elliott.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Arthur Eugene Elliott Jr. and sister, Irene Osborne.  Virgil was a Vietnam War veteran who served in the US Army.  He was a lifetime member of the DAV and was awarded a purple heart and bronze...

Norma Marlene Rathman Weaver, age 79 of West Jefferson, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at Margate Health and Rehab. Mrs. Weaver was born on March 1, 1941 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania to Mable Rathman Dorsey. She was preceded in death by her mother; her husband, Earl Weaver; one brother James Dorsey; one sister, Claire Dorsey. Mrs. Weaver was a hardworker, a sports fan, and enjoyed gospel music. She was an Elvis Presley fan and visited Graceland several times. She enjoyed spending time with...

Thomas Lee Howard Sr. age 55 of Crumpler died on Friday, July 3, 2020 at his home. He was born in Fredricksburg, VA on Sunday, October 25, 1964 to the late Kelly Lee Howard and Dorothy Louise Blevins Webster.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by three brothers; Charles Howard and Jimmy and Gary Wood. Mr. Howard was an avid NASCAR fan, he loved being a truck driver and all things trucking.  Thomas will be remembered as a good man and a hard worker. Mr....

Ronnie Dale Bare, age 46 of Lansing died Friday, July 3, 2020 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Bare was born October 28, 1973 in Concord, NC to Glen Clifton Bare and Cynthia Diane Morris.  He was preceded in death by his father.  Ronnie loved woodworking, fishing and playing with his fur babies.  He loved life to it’s fullest. Funeral services are incomplete.  Mr. Bare is survived by his wife, Stacey Bare, his mother, Diane Morris of Lowell, NC, children,...

Kermit Elmer Powers, age 86 of Lansing, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Powers was born on September 26, 1933 in Ashe County to R.D. and Faye Baldwin Powers. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harold Kenneth Powers. Mr. Powers enjoyed playing and listening to music and played one time on the Grand Ole Opry. He served in the Air Force for four years working as an aircraft mechanic and was stationed in Texas, Japan, and...

Reverend Joseph Gordon Roland, better known as Joe, age 82 of Warrensville passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at his home. He was born in Ashe County on June 14, 1938 to the late Ralph and Blanche Hartsoe Roland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Robert Roland. Joe was a custom cabinet maker by trade, but liked nothing more than coming home and getting on the tractor to work on the farm. Otherwise, he could be found in his recliner enjoying his favorite...

Billy Ray Stansberry better known as Bill age 86 of Lansing died on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abington, VA. He was born in Ashe County on Saturday, April 28, 1934 to the late Wade and Rettie Miller Stansberry. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by, two brothers, Jack Stansberry, Vaughn Stansberry, sister, Ruth Craven and son in-law, Wayne Dowell. Bill served in the US Air Force from 1954-1958 stationed in Japan and the Philippines. He was a...

  Steven Anthony Latham, better known as Tony, age 50 of Lansing, died Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his home.  Tony was born June 12, 1970 in Ashe County. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Eric Latham, half- sister, Angala Tarlton and step-father, Randy Bundy.  Tony love to fish, hunt, look for arrowheads and hunt ginseng.  He will always be in our heart and missed forever. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Spencer Branch...