All Obituaries

Mary Jones Sexton age 81 of Lansing died on Monday, 21, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Sexton was born in Ashe County on Sunday, November 15, 1936 to Ora Eli and Donna Mae Sullivan Jones. She married Ira Sexton on November 21, 1952. Mary enjoyed going to church and was a member of Silas Creek Baptist Church. She retired from Southern Devices. Mary was blessed with a gift of hospitality,...

Katy Goodman Walker died on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Katy was born on November 21, 1939, to John Dempsy and Louise Koontz Goodman. She attended Jefferson Elementary School and was a member of the first graduating class from Ashe Central High School in 1958. During high school she was a leader on the Debate Team and also played basketball. She attended Appalachian State Teacher’s...

  Mr. Franklin Delano Miller, age 80 of Millers Creek, died Sunday, May 20, 2018 at Glenbridge Health and Rehab Center.  Mr. Miller was born February 20, 1938 in Wilkes County to the late John and Callie Bare Miller.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Judy Neaves Miller, brother, Howard Miller, sisters, Lorie Severt, Ora Mash and Goldie...

William Greyson Ashley age 27 of Asheville, NC died on Friday. Greyson was born in Watauga County, NC on July 7, 1990 to William Robert “Bobby” and Melissa Kemp Ashley. He was preceded in death by his mother, Melissa Kemp Coughlan on April 4, 2016. He enjoyed going to music festivals, listening and playing all kinds of music. He enjoyed hiking and cooking. Education was important to Greyson, he had...

Mrs. Ensa Virginia Holman Stanley, age 97 of Folcroft, PA formerly of Ashe, died Friday, May 18, 2018 in PA.  Mrs. Stanley was born March 12, 1921to the late Clifford and Laura Roten Holman.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Burl Stanley and brother, Slyvester Holman.  Funeral services are incomplete at this time.  Mrs. Stanley is survived by her daughter, Evangeline Clendenin of PA, brothers, Tony and...

Mack Edward Taylor, age 69 of Jefferson, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at his home. Mr. Taylor was born July 4, 1948 in Ashe County, NC to Walter Fred And Lucy Jean Mullis Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Willard Taylor, two sisters, Ruth Taylor and Bertha Kimberlin. Mr. Taylor enjoyed going to church, hunting, and spending time with family and friends.  ...

  Mr. Martin Edward Winebarger, better known as Marty, age 83 of Creston, died Monday, May 14, 2018 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Winebarger was born February 23, 1935 in Ashe County to the late Conley and Alma Allen Winebarger.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by brothers, Enoch and Avery Winebarger and sister, Chrissie...

Zell Sandra Osborne Vanover Lewis age 72 of Creston died Friday, May 11, 2018 at Watauga Medical Center. She was born in Ashe County on January 14, 1946 to Henry and Minnie Mahala Osborne. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by, one sister, Mae Belle Price, and two brothers, Tracy Osborne and Eula Osborne. Zell loved God and her family dearly. She enjoyed spending time with her family...

James Dale Brooks, age 84 of Lansing died Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Margate Health and Rehab Center.  Mr. Brooks was born November 15, 1933 in Ashe County to the late Fred and Lillie Hurley Brooks.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ray and Jerry Brooks.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Badger Funeral Home by Rev. David Brooks.  Burial will follow in the Howell Hill Cemetery. The family...

Mrs. Diane Rash age 59 of Millers Creek passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018. She was born to the late Willard Dennis and Hazel Louise Rash on Tuesday, May 20, 1958 in Ashe County, NC. In addition to his parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda Rash and Betty Jean Mullis, as well as three grandchildren, Willard Rash, Logan Rash and Tammy Rash.  Diane was a fan of the shows “Sons of Anarchy”...