All Obituaries

Ronald Gale Calloway age 75 of Jefferson died on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home. Mr. Calloway was born in Saturday, February 26, 1944 to John Lester and Estella Sheets Calloway. Ronald served in the US Army in Vietnam. He worked at his father's garage (Calloway Garage) as a mechanic for many years.  Mr. Calloway is survived by: his mother, Estella Sheets Calloway of Jefferson, his sister in-law, Lynn Calloway; two nieces, Heather, Jessica and two great nieces, Alissa and...

William Joseph Blevins, better known as Billy, age 75 of Lenoir, formerly of Ashe County, died on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care in Lenoir. Mr. Bevins was born in Pembrooke, Virginia on Thursday, April 20, 1944 to Nathaniel Clifford and Ruth Hudler Blevins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Nathaniel C. Blevins, Jr. and Kenneth Blevins. Billy liked working at his job, drawing, attending church and spending time and keeping...

Gary Dean Farmer age 69 of Warrensville died on Thursday, August 29, 2019  at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Mr. Farmer was born in Alexandria, Virginia on Sunday, September 25, 1949 to R.C. and Della Ray Weaver Farmer. He was preceded in death by his father, R.C. Farmer, two step-fathers, Riley Stike and Richard Miller, and two great-granddaughters, Skylar Marie Farmer and Willow Mae Farmer. He was a supporter of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital....

  Bobby Dean Sullivan age 49 of West Jefferson died Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Bobby was born February 22, 1970 in Ashe County to Dean and Betty Riddle Sullivan.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents and uncle, Junior Sullivan.  Bobby was a gifted mason who was employed by Cobble Creek Lumber.  He loved his family and friends and enjoyed spending time with them.  Bobby was a friend to anyone who met him.  He was always there when...

Jimmie Faw Young age 72 of Grassy Creek died Friday, August 23, 2019 at SECU Hospice Center in Yadkinville. He was born in Ashe County to the late Walter Bassett and Margaret Virginia Faw Young on Saturday, November 16, 1946. Jimmie had been involved in cattle farming all his life starting as a young boy. He was employed at Leviton Manufacturing as a machinist, and continued his machine work after retirement at his shop at home. He could often be found working on his or a neighbors...

Thomas Burl Miller better known as Tom age 33 of Lansing, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at his home.  Tom was born, Monday June 2, 1986 in Watauga County to Harold Gene Miller and Barbara Courtney Gentry.  Tom enjoyed spending time outdoors.  He loved his family and children very much and he was a loved friend of many. Mr. Miller is survived by, daughter, Kelsey of Wilkesboro, son, Kaiden Miller of West Jefferson, father, Harold Gene Miller of...

Lottie Roberts Adams, age 96 of Lansing, died Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Adams was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on Sunday, July 15, 1923 to the late James Pryor and Nancy Louisa Gambill Roberts.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Elder Vernie Adams, two sons, Tom and James E. Adams, two grandchildren, Tammy Finley and Eddie Adams and son-in-law, Larry Roten.  Lottie was also preceded in death...

Leona Mae Moseley Howell, (Nan) age 95, completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Caldwell Hospice of Lenoir, NC.  She was met with open arms by her Savior Jesus Christ and her beloved husband Pap.  After three months of declining health, Nan is no longer suffering.  A devoted wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, Nan loved nothing more than spending time with her family, who were all the joys of her life. Nan loved unconditionally, always...

Nell Atwood Howell, age 78 of Jefferson, NC died Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Mrs. Howell was born September 20, 1940 to the late Calvin and Gladys McGuire Atwood.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, John Howell, grandson, Sean Cerda, sisters, Jean Atwood, Faye Dunn and Rosella Shatley, brothers, Kenneth Atwood and Wade Atwood.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Badger Funeral...

Clifford Thurmon Myers Jr., age 55 of West Jefferson died Sunday, August 18, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Myers was born November 11, 1963 in Wilkes County to Clifford and Lorraine Testerman Myers.  He was preceded in death by his father.  Clifford loved spending time with his family, fishing, hunting and camping.  He was a loving father, son and brother and was always willing to help anyone.  Memorial services will be held Thursday, August 22, 2019 at 5:00...