All Obituaries

Bessie Jane Farrington Hall age 101 of Laurel Springs passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Generation Ashe. Mrs. Hall was born in Laurel Springs, NC on Wednesday, June 2, 1920 to the late John and Alberta Barns Farrington. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Alexander Hall, one son, Chester Hall and all her brothers and sisters. Mrs. Hall was a hard worker ever since her childhood.  She was a caregiver to many throughout her life, both young...

Earl Dean Ham age 82, of Lansing died Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his home. Mr. Ham was born September 13, 1939 to the late Elmer Lee and Mae Ham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Faye Ham; his two brothers, Joe Ham and Jerry Ham; and his brother-in-law, Fairley Davis. Mr. Ham was a Sales Professional at West Jefferson Chevrolet, Buick, GMC. His hobbies varied over his lifetime such as being outdoors, building things and spending time with his family,...

Woodrow Harold Pollard, age 85 of Crumpler died on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Margate Health and Rehab.  Mr. Pollard was born on July 1, 1936 in Alleghany County, North Carolina to the late James William Richard and Dorothy Huffman Pollard.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by all of his brothers and sisters. He was a member of New River Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Pollard established Pollard Glass in West Jefferson. He was a devoted...

Shae Lynn Greer 40 of West Jefferson born July 13, 1981 in Elkton, MD passed away Friday, January 14th at Frye Regional Medical Center. Shae always went around with a huge smile on her face. She touched the hearts of many, she loved to talk and socialize with others. Shae enjoyed talking about her family and she was a very proud aunt. She also loved to take care of her dogs Precious and Little Bit. Shae was an avid movie collector with a collection of over three hundred movies. Shae...

Everett Donald Adams, age 77, of Lansing went to his heavenly home early Friday morning, January 14, 2022. Everett was born on November 10, 1944 to the late Donald (1/26/1990) and Anna (better known as Annie) Sexton Adams (3/23/2020).  Everett was their only child and they never wavered in their doting with pride and joy of him from the day their bouncing baby boy was born. Along with fellow Class of 1963 classmates, Everett graduated from Lansing High School.  The...

Harry James Phillips, age 80 of West Jefferson, died Thursday, January 13, 2022.  Mr. Phillips was born February 23, 1941 in Cranberry, New Jersey to the late James William and Dorothy Chance Phillips.   Mr. Phillips entered the Marine Corps straight out of high school.  After serving four years in the Marine Corps he worked for 36 years as Chief Lineman for Public Service Gas and Electric.  He retired to West Jefferson with his wife Donna in 1999 where they have lived...

Ella Mae Davis Jenkins, age 91 of Crumpler, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at her home. She was born on April 3, 1930 in Ashe County to James Lillard Davis and Exie Roland Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James Harley Jenkins, a son, Bill Jenkins, brothers, Lundy Davis, James Franklin Davis, and Robert Gale "Tom" Davis, sisters, Dorothy Davis and Louvon Davis, and a granddaughter-in-law, Jen Houck. Mrs. Jenkins was a lifelong member of...

Lena Lucille Day Turner, age 88 of West Jefferson, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Turner was born on September 26, 1933 in Ashe County to Walter Franklin Day and Ola Marie Elliott Day. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lillard Turner, a son, Randy Turner, two brothers, Worth Day and Harold Day, and a sister, Linda Harrison. Mrs. Turner is survived by:  daughter in-law, Martha Turner of Jefferson, daughter, Regina Brown (Mike) of...

William Frank Blevins Jr., age 41 of Lansing, died Friday, January 7, 2022.  Mr. Blevins was born on February 25, 1980 in Watauga County, North Carolina to William Franklin and Mary Elizabeth Greer Blevins.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents and sister-in-law, Jennifer Blevins.  William was a master electrician and worked for B&G Electrical Company.  He enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing and riding his bike.  Mr. Blevins will be...

Audrey Marguerite McDowell Lundin, age 91 of West Jefferson, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Margate Health and Rehab. Mrs. Lundin was born on March 29, 1930 in East York, Ontario, Canada to David and Edith Smith McDowell. She met and married Robert Lundin in Toronto, Canada and immigrated to the United States, where they adopted 3 girls. She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved husband, Robert Lundin. Mrs. Lundin is survived by her three daughters;...