All Obituaries

  During a family’s time of loss, understandably family and friends would like to visit and express their sympathy. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel and Gardens and Badger Funeral Home asks that during this difficult time for the safety and well being of the family, please keep touching and contact to a minimum. We ask if you have visited outside of the USA in the last two weeks or if you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms to please wait and visit with the family at a later time. You...

During a family’s time of loss, understandably family and friends would like to visit and express their sympathy. Badger Funeral Home asks that during this difficult time for the safety and well-being of the family, please keep touching and contact to a minimum. We ask if you have visited outside of the USA in the last two weeks or if you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms to please wait and visit with the family at a later time. You may contact the family by email, place...

Anna Sexton Adams, better known as Annie, age 96 of Lansing, died on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Margate Health and Rehab. Mrs. Adams was born on July 20, 1923 in Ashe County to William Hamilton Sexton and Rebecca Ham Sexton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of more than 50 years, Donald Adams; brothers, Wiley Sexton and Bluford Sexton; and sisters, Ethel Richardson, Alice Black, and Bertie Testerman. Mrs. Adams was a member of Silas Creek Baptist Church, where she...

Sammy Kelce Miller, age 68 of Warrensville, died Thursday March 19, 2020 at Genesis Healthcare, Alleghany Center.  Mr. Miller was born April 20, 1951 in Ashe County to the late Kelce and Ida Mae Severt Miller.  Sammy loved to fish and catch turtles.  Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, March 22, 2020 in the Severt Family Cemetery.  Mr. Miller is survived by, his son, Dereck Miller of Mars Hill, brothers, Buddy Miller of Warrensville, Jerry Miller and...

During a family’s time of loss, understandably family and friends would like to visit and express their sympathy. Badger Funeral Home asks that during this difficult time for the safety and well being of the family, please keep touching and contact to a minimum. We ask if you have visited outside of the USA in the last two weeks or if you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms to please wait and visit with the family at a later time. You may contact the family by email, place...

During a family’s time of loss, understandably family and friends would like to visit and express their sympathy. Badger Funeral Home asks that during this difficult time for the safety and well being of the family, please keep touching and contact to a minimum. We ask if you have visited outside of the USA in the last two weeks or if you are experiencing cold or flu symptoms to please wait and visit with the family at a later time. You may contact the family by email, place...

Ronald Girtman, Jr., age 69 of Jefferson, died on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Mr. Girtman was born on August 19, 1950 in Ashe County to the late Ronald Girtman, Sr. and Rose Ruth Hart Girtman. Mr. Girtman was an active member of the Ashe Masonic Lodge and the Ashe Shrine Club. He enjoyed golfing and going to baseball games. Mr. Girtman is survived by:  his wife, Vivian Jones of Jefferson and a daughter, Katie Girtman of Jefferson. A memorial...

  Raymond Russell Shook Jr., age 62 of West Jefferson, died Tuesday, March10, 2020 in Caldwell County.  Mr. Shook was born July 30, 1957 in Watauga County to Raymond Russell Shook Sr. and Mary Hollars Shook.  He was preceded in death by his father, grandson, Brayden Lyalls, brother-in-law, Randy Swift and step-father, Jerry Triplett.  He loved spending time outdoors, watching NASCAR, going to dirt track races, traveling and spending time with his family. Funeral...

 Zenna Mae Royal Roten, age 100 of Laurel Springs passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Roten was born on March 3, 1920 in Wilkes County to Trealy and Mary Perry Royal. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Odell Clarence Roten; two sons, Jimmy Dean Roten and Bruce Roten; and several brothers and sisters. Mrs. Roten was a member of Scottsville Baptist Church. She enjoyed raising a garden and flowers, sewing, crocheting, and spending time with...

June Stike, age 84 of Jefferson passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at her home.  June was born on Wednesday May 8, 1935 in Ashe County, North Carolina.  Mrs. Stike was preceded in death by her husband John William Stike.  June enjoyed working in her yard and flower garden, she was a member of Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church and she loved her family very much. Mrs. Stike is survived by two sons, John David Stike and wife Benita of Holly...