All Obituaries

  Robert A. Hanks, Jr. better known as Bob age 72 of Jefferson died on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. Mr. Hanks was born in Ashe County on February 25, 1948 to the late Avery and Laura Maxine Griffitts Hanks. He enjoyed listening to gospel and bluegrass music. During his life he was able to visit every state except Alaska and Hawaii. Bob attended Bristol Baptist Church.  Private funeral services will be held. Mr. Hanks is survived by: his wife,...

Ricky James Mahaffey age 52 of Lansing passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at his home. Mr. Mahaffey was born in Ashe County in August 26, 1968 to the late Worth and Mary Belle Blevins Mahaffey. He was preceded in death by his father. Ricky was an avid sports fan and when his health allowed he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 27 2020 at 11:00am at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Terry Mahaffey. Burial will follow in the Clark Cemetery....

Jeanette Ashley Webster, age 99 of Jefferson, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  She was born June 13, 1921 in Fairmont, NC to the late James and Frances Edmond Ashley.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Phyllis Wimbrow, Kathryn Adams, Frances Castevens, Margaret Oliver, Iola McDonnell, James (Red) Ashley, Chester Ashley and Norman Ashley.  She and her late husband, Charles Davis Webster were...

Mary Goodman Jordan, age 75 of West Jefferson, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at her daughters home.  She was born September 22, 1945 in Ashe County to Warren and Eva Goodman.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband and best friend, Ray Jordan.  Mary was a loving wife, mother and MawMaw.  Mary was a friend to all and loved for her warm personality.    Mary is survived by her children, Jan and husband Matt Gregory, of...

William Jay Oliver better known as Jay age 71 of Lansing passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. Jay was born on June 9, 1949 in Ashe County to the late Roscoe and Ruth Stamper Oliver. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by six brothers, Joe, Jack, Jim, John, Jerry and Jeff Oliver. Mr. Oliver retired from Gates Rubber Company and during his retirement he spent many days working on equipment and small engines...

  Kenneth Wayne Lyle passed away after a long illness on Friday, October 16, 2020, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC. He was born on June 23, 1942, in West Jefferson, the middle child of Ray and Clara Lyle. He is survived by three children, Teresa Lyle-Barksdale of Atlanta, Georgia, Joyce Lyle and Mark Lyle of West Jefferson. He is also survived by his granddaughter Alanna Lyle of West Jefferson as well as his son-in-law...

Savanna Kay Gilbert, age 31, of Traphill, died Friday, October 16, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.  Ms. Gilbert was born February 9, 1989 in Boone, NC to Robert Thomas Gilbert and Sherry Ann Workman Walker.  Graveside services will be held at 2 pm Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Baptist Chapel Cemetery by Rev. Guy Testerman and Rev. Sonny Thomas.  Ms. Gilbert is survived by, her father and step-mother, Robert and Polly Gilbert of Fleetwood, her mother and...

Karen Kay Dillard, age 67 of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Consulate Health Care of Sarasota. Karen was born on April 25, 1953 in Jefferson, North Carolina to Clifton Clay Dillard and Doris Ann Trivette Dillard. Karen is survived by her parents, Clifton and Doris Dillard of Jefferson; one son, Shane Thomas Elliott and wife, Kelly of Jefferson; three brothers, Walter Dillard, Randal Dillard, Robert Dillard all of Jefferson; two sisters, Wanda Dillard...

Nancy Lee Mahala Vanover, age 75 of Creston, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Vanover was born on November 6, 1944 in Elkton, MD to Ham Mahala and Emma Ellen Price Mahala. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James Thomas Vanover. Mrs. Vanover was a quilter. She was a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church and attended Mountain View Methodist Church and enjoyed going to both churches. She enjoyed spending time with her dogs,...

Leroy Duane Kennell, age 80 of Jefferson, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2020 at his home. Mr. Kennell was born on June 30, 1940 in Lansing, Michigan to Duane and May Hunt Kennell. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife of 41 years, Pat Joyce Kennell; and a brother, Danny Owen Kennell. Mr. Kennell was a deacon at Pomona Church of Christ before moving to Ashe County where he was faithful to West Jefferson Church of Christ. He was always there to help others. Mr. Kennell...