All Obituaries

Robert Grubbs Britton, better known as Bob, age 83 of Jefferson, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Britton was born April 29, 1936 in Winston Salem, NC to the late Oscar and Addie Slater Grubbs.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister Evola Ketner and son-in-law, Howard Hartsfield.  Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church by Father James...

Douglas Chester Banks, age 75 of Creston, NC died Monday, November 11, 2019 at his home.  Mr. Banks was born May 15, 1944 in Ashe County to Chester and Ethel Johnson Banks.  He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Banks and his father, Chester Banks.  Douglas loved to fish and hunt in his spare time. He retired from United Chemi-Con after 36 years of service.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, November 15, 2019 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev....

Donnie Ernest Harvey, age 71 of Warrensville, died Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.  Mr. Harvey was born May 5, 1948 in Arnett, WV to the late George and Lovie Blevins Harvey.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Sue Jones Harvey.  Donnie was a faithful member of Clifton Baptist Church.  He retired from United Chemi-Con after 41 years of service.  Donnie enjoyed spending time with his...

Rebecca Ham Chrisawn, age 71, of West Jefferson, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Mrs. Chrisawn was born on May 12, 1948 in Ashe County to the late Robert Wade and Lorraine Stansberry Ham.  Mrs. Chrisawn is survived by: her husband, Darrell Chrisawn of the home; two sons, Travis Chrisawn and wife Tasha, of West Jefferson and Ethan Chrisawn of Raleigh; two daughters, Andrea Blevins Morgan and husband Ben, of...

Myrtle Clark May, age 93 of West Jefferson, died Monday, November 4, 2019 at Ashe Assisted Living.  Mrs. May was born March 19, 1926 in Ashe County to the late Lester and Lura Goss Clark.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Letcher May.  Myrtle was a graduate of Lansing High School.  She retired from Sprague Electric after 27 years of service.  She was a member of Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church and enjoyed cooking and...

Elmer Lionel Campbell better known as Lionel age 76 of Lansing passed away on Friday night, November 1, 2019 at Margate Health and Rehab Center. He was born on Wednesday, May 5, 1943 in Ashe County to the late John Andrew and Lula Jane Stuart Campbell. Including his parents he was preceded in death by his nephew, Danny Ray Campbell. Lionel worked for many years as a chair weaver for Fred Blevins in Lansing. He was always a help to anyone in need and always had a smile on his face. He...

Marklyn Lydia Smith, age 68 of West Jefferson passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at her home. Ms. Smith was born on August 29, 1951 in Jasper, Florida to Mark and Lydia Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Terry Smith and Chester Smith. Ms. Smith volunteered at Generations Daycare for many years where she enjoyed reading to the children. She attended Faith Fellowship and later attended Restoration Church. She loved to color, do needlepoint, and sing. Ms. Smith...

Richard Harold Wolfe, age 53 of Jefferson, died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.  Mr. Wolfe was born September 11, 1966 in Philadelphia, PA to Thomas Lee Sr. and Anna Thornton Wolfe.  He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Lee Wolfe Sr., sisters, Darlene and Patricia Wolfe, and aunts, Christine Wolfe, Shelby Jane Wolfe, Brenda Horton and Eliouse Poe.  Richard was an open, friendly person who enjoyed visiting with people. Richard graduated from Ashe...

Bobby G. Greene, age 81 of Todd, died Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at his home.  Mr. Greene was born April 5, 1938 in Watauga County to the late Bruce and Bina Miller Greene.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his son Robbie Greene.  Mr. Greene served in the  US Army and was stationed in Korea for one year.  He retired from the Charlotte Fire Department after 25 years of service.  His hobbies included fishing, playing cards at the senior...

Jennifer René Sheets, age 42 of Jefferson, died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Margate Health & Rehab Center.  Jennifer was born April 18, 1977 in Prestonsburg, KY to Rev. Russell Sheets and Eileen Willson Sheets.  She was preceded in death by her mother, grandparents and niece, Britany Dawn Sheets. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Liberty Baptist Church by Rev. Russell Sheets and Rev. Keith Woodie.  Burial will follow in Calvary...