All Obituaries

Mildred Maxine Severt Miller, age 80 of Sneads Ferry, formerly of Jefferson, died Saturday, May 18, 2019 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.  Mrs. Miller was born October 10, 1938 to the late Clarence and Maude Jenkins Severt.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Russell Conard Miller Sr., brother, Moe Severt and sisters, Carol Black and Sherry Eller. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, May 24, 2019 at Badger...

Timothy John Rutherford, age 52 of Grassy Creek passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. Mr. Rutherford was born March 18, 1967 in Ashe County to William Fred and Wanda Jane Testerman Rutherford. He was a kind and generous person and would do anything for anyone. He enjoyed working in plants, his animals, and music.  Mr. Rutherford is survived by:  one son, Christopher Rutherford of Creston; his parents, William and Wanda Testerman...

Robert John Koebernik better known as Bob age 63 of Lansing passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He was born on Tuesday, February 14, 1956 in Key West, FL to William F. and Helen Smith Koebernik. Mr. Koebernik was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Smith Davis, brother, Billy Koebernik, and sister, Amy Koebernik. He served in the United States Army and was a member of Bald Mountain Baptist Church. Bob enjoyed spending time with his wife, children,...

John Charles Payne, age 90 of West Jefferson died Monday, April 1, 2019 at his home. Mr. Payne was born in Statesville, North Carolina on Monday, October 1,1928 to the late Coleman "CM" and Hazel Phillips Payne.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one brother, Max Payne.  John served in the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve then he later retired as a 1st Sergeant of the local Army National Guard...

Jesse Dean Miller, better known as J.D., age 68 of Crumpler, North Carolina died Monday morning, May 13, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Miller was born on Monday, May 15, 1950 in Ashe County to the late Luther and Viola Howell Miller.  Jesse was known as a hard worker and loved being outdoors.  He also enjoyed hunting, working on the farm and doing wood and metal work.  Mr. Miller served in the United States Army and was stationed in...

Richard Dean Johnson, age 70 of Laurel Springs, died Thursday, April 25, 2019 at his home.  Mr. Johnson was born Thursday, May 13, 1948 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Thomas William and Nelia Evon Miller Johnson.  Richard served his country in the United States Army.  Richard loved his wife and family greatly.  He enjoyed taking trips to Cherokee and gambling while he was there.  In the wintertime he and Mary worked on puzzles, and he...

Denver Reece Greer age 77 of Lansing died Friday, May 3, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Greer was born in Lansing on Wednesday, April 1, 1942 to the late Roosevelt and Mary Edith Graybeal Greer. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Greer. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day. Burial will follow in the Thompson Cemetery with military rites. The family will receive friends from...

Fred William McClure, better known as Red Eye, age 67 of Lansing, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019.  He was born July 29, 1951 in Marion, VA to the late Howard and Georgia Ashley McClure. “Red Eye” loved to ride horses and collect items at auctions.  He was a friend to anyone he met. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 29, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day.  Burial will follow in the Helton Community Cemetery.  Mr....

Tommy Author "Bubba" Stanley, age 61 of Creston passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at his home. Mr. Stanley was born on February 11, 1958 in Ashe County to Robert and Virginia Queen Osborne Stanley. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Jamie Stanley; uncles, R.H. Stanley, Charlie "Shade" Stanley, Larry Osborne and J.C. Osborne; aunts, Pearl Woods and Betty Woodard.  Mr. Stanley was a dedicated firefighter and first responder. He was a...

Jessie Earl Cockerham, 99, of the Smethport community, went home to be with her Lord early on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Ashe Memorial Hospital, following a brief illness. Ms. Cockerham was born on May 6, 1919, at the family farm in what is locally known as “Cockerham Holler,” on Elliott Road in Smethport, to Claud Oliver and Nancy Elizabeth“Nannie” (Weaver) Cockerham. She lived there nearly her entire life. After graduating from Jefferson High School and the...