All Obituaries

Dora Turner Smith, age 78 of West Jefferson, died Monday, October 4, 2021 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.  Mrs. Smith was born December 5, 1942 in Ashe County to the late Joseph and Elza Perkins Turner.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Priscilla Smith Wood, sisters, Maxine Trotter, Ilene Poe and Wilma Shepherd and brothers, Linville, Lillard and Joe Allen Turner. She was lovingly known as Grannie Dorie to her grandchildren and was often...

Earsie Mae Hamm Roland, age 89 of Lansing, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Margate Health and Rehab. Mrs. Roland was born on December 22, 1931 in Ashe County to Troy Edward Hamm and Luna Matilda Greer Hamm. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alvin Howard Roland, Jr., a son, Roger Roland, two sisters, Ardeen Hamm and Myrtle Poletta, and three brothers, James Edward Hamm, Garland Hamm, and Walter Worth Hamm. Mrs. Roland enjoyed working with the Senior...

Natalie Elaine Severt Stuart, age 58 of West Jefferson passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.  Mrs. Stuart was born September 24, 1963 in Watauga County to the late Leonard and Nancy Barr Severt.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sister, Angela Chrisenberry. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the West Jefferson City Cemetery by Rev. Will Hayward.  Mrs. Stuart will...

Harry Kirby Jones, age 82 of Lansing, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Margate Health and Rehab. A celebration of his life will be held on Friday, October 15, 2021 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Jones' home, 15761 NC 194 N, Helton, NC 28643. A memorial will be held in Norfolk, VA for colleagues and friends at a later date.   Harry lived a diverse and interesting life. He graduated from UNC in 1962 and played basketball under Dean Smith. He had a lifetime...

Tim Hardin, age 57 of West Jefferson passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at his home. Mr. Hardin was born August 2, 1964 to the late Thomas and Wanda Jean Billings Hardin.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Cathy Marie Calhoun Hardin, daughter, Kelly Hardin and grandson, Gavin Slate. Tim loved old cars, fishing, hunting, watching football, drag racing and watching war movies, especially WWII movies.  He loved spending time with his...

Mrs. Paulette Griffith Lawrence of West Jefferson, NC passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her mother's home in South Boston, VA. She was born in Richmond, VA on March 4, 1952 and was 68 years old. She was the daughter of the late Archie Ray Griffith Sr. and Lavonne DeHart Chernault who survives. Paulette graduated from Randolph Henry High School, Charlotte Court House, VA, in 1970. During that year she was elected Head Majorette and Homecoming Queen. She would continue her...

Wendy Jo Wike Hartsoe Hart, age 52 of Sparta, formerly of Ashe County, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin. Mrs. Hart was born on April 8, 1969 in Lebanon, PA. She was preceded in death by a sister, Deanna Guy and father, Robert “Bob” Hartsoe. Wendy was a dependable person who could be called on for advice. She was a mentor to many and an inspiration to many people in their walk with Jesus. She raised English bulldogs and...

Steven Douglas Roark, age 45 of West Jefferson, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Watauga Medical Center.  Steve was born July 10, 1976 in Mtn. City, TN to the late Paul and Betty Sue McCulloch Roark.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his grandparents and brother-in-law, Tony Yoggerst.  Steve was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who worked hard to provide for his family.  He enjoyed playing golf,...

Elsie Mae Calhoun Welch, age 82 of Warrensville, died Monday, October 4, 2021 at Life Care Center of Banner Elk.  Mrs. Welch was born April 5, 1939 in Ashe County to the late Chanie Carson Calhoun and Blanche Grethel Poe Calhoun.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Welch.  Elsie attended Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church for 10 years where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir.  She later attended Sugar Tree Baptist...

Teresa Lynn Jones Beal, age 56 of Claremont, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2021. Mrs. Beal was born on March 24, 1965 in Ashe County to Joseph Worth Jones and Daphne Sullivan Jones. She was preceded in death by her father. Teresa loved to buy gifts for people. She was one of the best shoppers and able to find the best deal. She had a knack for decorating. She was a loving daughter, sister and mother. She had a huge heart and taught people how to love. Mrs. Beal is survived...